The New York Herald Newspaper, May 24, 1847, Page 2

New York, Monday, May 24, 1847. Matis for Europe. The packet ships Queen of the West, Wood- house, for Liverpool, and Toronto, Pratt, for London, will sail to-day at noon. Their letter bags will close at half past 11 o’clock. Single copies of the New York Herald, in wrappers, can be obtained for their mails. ‘The Judictal Election. We are on the eve of an election which is decidedly the most important one that was ever held in this city. We mean the election for judges of the several courts under the new con- stitution. The result of it will prove whether in reality the people of this great State are com- petent to govern themselves. The principle of self-government will be tested freely in this election. ‘The following are the nominations, and it will be perceived that the whigs, democrats, law- yers, and anti-renters, are all in the field: THE. NOMINATIONS. Count or Arrea.s, Whigs. Anti-Renters. Democrats. Frederick ‘Whittlesey. A.L. Jordon, Addison rr. B. Davis Noxen. A. Gardiner. Greene C. Bronson Ambrose L. Jordon. F.Whittlesey. F. G. Jewett. M. J. Reynolds. faa Chas. H. Ruggles, jerk. John T. Lamport. J.T, Lamport. Chas.8, Benton. Surneme Count. Mexican Honor—Passep}Minsuirman Rod- oxns.—Our readers will find in another column, a card written by the A. D.C. of Gen. La Vega, denying the charges that Cassius M. Clay, we jors Borland and Gaines, were neglected by him while he was at the capital of Mexi- co. This card may or may not be true, but we envy not the feelings of La Vega, if after receiving so much kindness and attention from the Americans, as he did while he was in New Orleans, he played the Mexican towards the American prisoners, after he was exchanged and set at liberty. We shall let this go for the pre- sent, and recur to another circumstance in which this Mexican General is deeply interested. It is well known by our readers that proposals for the mutual exchange of prisoners were given and accepted, by Gen. Taylor one side, andGen. Santa Anna on the other, by which all the pri- soners taken by the Mexicans were to be releas- ed, and the same on the American side. In pur- suance of this arrangement, Gen. Taylor released those taken on our side; but the American pri- soners are yet in confinement, in violation of the treaty so entered into by the respective gene- rals. The .attention of the country has been a good deal directed to the heroic Midshipman Rodgers, who left his ship, and landed for the purpose’ of taking a reconnoisance of Vera Cruz, and who was unfortunately made prisoner while engaged in the undertaking. This gallant young officer was, we believe, semi-officially, tried asa spy by the military tribunals, but ac- quitted, because he was attired in the undress uniformyof an American naval officer. He was retained, however, as a prisoner; and not- withstanding the release of hundreds of Mexi- can officers, neither Midshipman Rodgers nor any of the other prisoners have been released from confinement. Midshipman Rodgers is now con- fined in Puebla, to which place he was re- moved from Perote. Fears were entertained that some foul play might be committed; and Commodore Perry, in accordance with instruc- tions from the Secretary of the Navy, has sent a deputation on shore,which proceeded to Mexi- co, to demand his release. We have not yet learned whether this mis- Tue Famive i Inztann.—The following tract from a private letter, written by an eminent physician in one of the most. ferti Treland, will show awful extent to which the famine has reached in that ill-fated land. It is dated here. * aA acti P . "They are neal eclis in the markets 0 ton. Any potatoes that are to be got for stone ; oat meal, 26 to 27 per cwt.; oate, beef and mutton from 73¢d. to 8d. per Ib. rices, and no em; ment, what are the people re are (consi: the failure of the potatoes the last two years) many trying them again and if they si we may hepe for » plentiful har- vest, and lower cos 5 but, until then, how people to be kept alive? ravard, and a mile round, upwards of 600 rations given out, gratuitously, every oy: and before another month the number will, perhaps, be double. This, it is calcu- lated, will entail a tax of five shillings in the pound upon all the property in the county. The poor-house is full, and 100 over the number it was built to hold. * * * It has m fortunate for this country that there was between us and starvation an America—if not, wo would have been literally starved. Numbers are emi- grating to America—1 their farms; and whilst they have tho glad ', going out—but numbers would be to go—only want of means prevents them. * * * Theatrical. Panw THeatax.—We are happy in being able to an- nounce that that sterling and versatile actor, Mr. Bass, who night after night amuses and delights the patrons of the drama, in the Park Theatre, will take a benefit this evening. There is perhaps no man on the stage at the present time who has more friends than this gentle- man, and now is the time for them to show their hands. Let it bea bum i by all means. He has secured the Vi services of M’lle , who will appear in two ballets, su by Miss and Mons. Bouxary. ‘The fol- lo i ap of the entertainments. , First, the comedy ofThe Man of the World,” in which Mr. Bass will his great character of Sir Pertinax Mac Syco- phant—the new ballet “I’Illusion d’un Peintre’—the comedy “ A Race for a Dinner;’’ the whole to conclude with the ballet dance “La Napolitaine” for the first time by M’lle Blangy. Boweay Tueatxe.—Mr. Booth commences short en- gagement at the Bowery theatre, this evening. The tra- gedy of “Hamlet,” with the following cast will be per- formed :—Mr. Booth as Hamlet; Mr. Neafle as the Ghost ; Mr, @larke as Horatio; Mr. Booth, Jun. as Claudius; Mr. Vache as Polonius; Mr, Hadaway as Gravedi, Mrs, Booth as Ophelia; Mrs, Madison as Queen. The domestic drama of “ Lucille, or « Story of the Heart,” will be added, in which Mrs, Wilkinson will ersonate Lucille. We are glad to learn that Mr. Wil- the reqular box-keeper of the right hand side of the lower tier, was not on duty on Saturday evening. sion has been successful or not; but we are in- formed by reliable authority that if any unfair play is committed, Gen. La Vega will suffer for it. Instructions have, in fact, been issued to Commodore Perry, directing him, in the event of midshipman Rodgers being hanged asa spy, as was threatened, in defiance of all law, to hang La Vega to the yard arm of one"of his frigates,with- Dist. Whigs. Lawyers? Ticket. Democrats. a Samuel Jones. John Slowson. Bical William Mitchell. John W. Edmonds. Anti Renters. | Democrats, 2. Abraham Crist, Seward Barculo, Hugh Maxwell, — Wm. T, M’Coun, Fortune A. Smith, —— Nathan B. Morse, Thos. MeKinsock, Selah B. Strong, 3. Ira Harris, Ira Harris, © Amasa J. Parker, Wm. B. Wright, M. Watson, H. Hogeboom, Killian Miller, ' W.B. Wright, John C. Wright, J. Van Kieck, A.J. Parker. ’ Malbone Watson. 4. Daniel Cady, Jobn Willard, J. G, Hopkins, John Fimi J. Gibson, ‘A. C. Paige, G. A. Simmons, A. C, Hand. ’. Joshua A. Spencer, Philo Gridley, G. T. Comstock. Charles Gray, Lauren Ford, Wm. F. Allen, John Clarke, Daniel Pratt. 6. Hiram Gray, — W. R. Shankland, Charles Mason. Samuel L. Seldon, Jared Wilson, ‘Theron R. Strong, James R. Taylor, Geo. P. Bockee, A. ta Nathan Dayton, J. Skinner, 7. Hiram R. Jerome, v County Jupoxs. Several counties have held their conventions and ad- journed without making any nominations, because the Boards of Supervisors have not yet decided whether the office of Judge and Surrogate shall be-separated. The law requires all boards which have not yet decided, to meet.on the 26th for that purpose. Democrats. Att'y. Hilton, J. 1. Werner, . Litchfield, R.M, Peckham, Alleghany .W.G. Angel, LP. Weatherby, Bi B.N. Loomis, G. Bartlett, JW. Wisner, EF Hi S Surrogate H.O.Chittenden A. Blanchard. . Wilber, mer... Graves, Geo, B. Juda, S'EoJohuson, A. Campbell, A:G.Hammond J.W.Nye, | D. Brown, H.Loucks, J. W.Vanderveer P N. N Ww: F. 3 1.R. Doolittle,” —— B. Morris, ‘m. Clark, Jr. Whigs. Judge. Dist Atty. _ Surregate. Parmele, S.H Hammond, B. Benedict. » ©. Katrel, Hawkes, |. P. Hurlbut, b Beary Burnett, Cattaraugus .R. White, Dutchess E. M. 81 Luthe: AL. in full view of the city of Vera Cruz. This in- formation may be relied upon for accuracy. Tue Packer Smr Dutcuxss D’Orieans.— This packet ship has just been re-coppered, and as we have heard so much said of the remarka- ble durability of her first copper, we have been induced to make some inquiries. We find the ship was coppered on the stocks in June, 1838, and has made twenty-seven voyages ; the copper when taken off, was allowed to be about half worn, with the exception of around the bows, where the chain cables had torn some off; her seams and buts were not the least strained, and as dry as when they were first caulked, which proves that the copper must not only have been of a good quality, but put on with great care. We may add something further, equally strange; the quarter-boards, and even the monkey rails, which are a very light affair, remain the same as when they were first put on—not an inch has ever had occasion to be replaced. We should say this speaks very plainly of her qualities asa sea boat. This is one of Mr. Webb’s ships, and if we are not mistaken, his first essay. Anoruer Snort Passacs-—The bark Wakul- la, Capt. Mulford, arrived yesterday from Gal- way, Ireland, after a passage of eighteen days. This is equal to steam. We are indebted to Capt. M. for the Dublin Register of the Ist inst. We believe that Capt. Mulford is in the habit of making short passages. He has made seve- ral voyages with Capt. Bailey, now of the Yorkshire, and once astonished the captain of another bark while making a passage to Cadiz. Now he leaves Galway, Ireland, and trips over the Atlantic in two weeks, four days, and one hour. If our captains can get this’speed out of sailing vessels, what will they not do with steamships? We shall see after the Washington starts. Triat Trir or THe Sream Sup Wasutne- ton.—This splendid ocean steamer, we under- stand, was togiave left her pier at an early hour this morning, for sea, on her trial trip. She will probably return at five o’clock, this after- noon, and pass the Battery about that hour. She will present a splendid sight from Castle Garden. Anti-Renters. Delaware, ..Edwin More, A. J. Ten Broeck, Albany... VE. C, Litchfield, “—— Union Ticket. Franklin, J.B. Flanders (D). W. A. Wheeler (W.) NEW YORK CITY. PRRIOR Count. Common Piras, Ticket. y wyers’ Ticket. Justic Je Gabler. First Judg |. Ulshosffer. Assistant. john Duer, Oe ees ). P. Ingraham. Loowee Tenet Distrer Ato - |— District rey kid " -j The nominations for the city of New York, it will be perceived, have, thus far, emanated from the bar alone, and are, as we under- stand, the result of an understanding be- tween the committee, being ually divid- ed in politics. They cannot, however, be considered the nominations for this city, because the democratic convention will meet to- morrow evening, and may nominate other and different men. It is probable, too, that the whigs will have a nominating committee. We have given these nominations, because they are the only ones yet made, but will alter them as soon as the two conventions will have terminated their labors. On view of the importance of this election, we are surprised that the community at large do not take more interest init. (ur elections of city and State officers create a ferment that pervades the whole State, because, perhaps, a few loaves and fishes will be the reward of the adherents of the successful party, but in an election which will result in the elevation of men, whose duty it will be to administer the laws, to sit in judg- ment on the lives and property of the people of the State, little or no interest is felt. Weare surprised and mortified at this feeling, and trast that before the day of election shall arrive, that our people will realize the importance of the duty they will be called upon to perform, and scrutinize and weigh the qualifications of ali the candi dates presented to them. This is no time to ind glge in sectional or party feelings. Men of prob “ty, good character, and the requisite legal acquirements should receive the support of the people, without reference to their politics The election will take ;place on Monday, the 7h of June. Larce Rewarp.—It will be seen on reference to our advertising columns, that a reward of $1500 is offered for the apprehension of three persons, charged with felony. ArrivaL From Havana.—We have received, by the arrival of the packet ship Norma, Captain Ellis, advices from Havana to the 4th instant, inclusive. We are indebted to Captain E. for the latest papers. Among the passengers in the Norma was Herr Alexander, the celebrated magician. ‘There was no news stirring at the Havana, but every one was anxiously awaiting the ar- rival of the British steamer from Vera Cruz. Freights were dull. There were plenty of vessels unengaged. The rains having commenced, the planters were expecting a short crop to what they had previously expected. The roads were in a bad state; sugars were consequently getting scarce. They were ad- vancing. Havana, April $0, 1847. ‘There are a great number of vessels ‘here, many more than can be accommodated with berths at the wharves; those vessels are now all loading by aid of lighters, &o. The rainy season has come upon us in earnest, and the prospect bids fair for a sickly summer, as the rain seldom sets in before June; this year it has set in in April, For a week we have ‘had heavy rain every day; the thermometer now stands at 86 deg. at sunrise, ani at 116 deg. at noonday. I have heard of five cases of bona fide * yellow jack,” though as yet no deaths have occurred, that have come to my knowledge. Already the wealthier citizens are beginning to remove to the interior. ‘The Brig General B, Lamar arrived hore # few, days since with Government troops from Fort Hamilto pound for Point Isabel, to reinforce General Taylor's forces. The officers are all fine looking men, young and intelligent; they form a striking contrast with the old Spain troops; they were in number, all told, 250 men, two full companies, and a part of the third; they were all well, and in fine spirits. Herr Alexander, whom you no doubt know, has just finished a very brilliant engagement here; he took a be- nefit on Sunday ere and, between the parts, was presented, in bel of the ladies and gentlemen of Ila- vana, with a beautiful, chaste gold medal, bearing the following inscription, on on side— To HERR ALEXANDER, From his friends IN THE HAVANA. DEXTERITY 1s No SORCERY. ‘This celebrated magician leaves here in the ship Nor- ma foryour city, on his way to the Canadas. Success and good wishes go with him. Since hisen, ent here he has met with the most flattering invitations, aecom- ied by tokens of friendship. He plays # benefit for nevolent association, and then leaves us till next winter. On the other— ceracerererererannalin Sporting Intelligence. Trortina To-Day at THe Unton Course, L. I ‘There is « great bill of fare offered to the sporting world to-day by the proprietors of the Union. See advertise- ment for the programme. Four horses start for the first purse, and seven for the second, all in harness. It will be worth « ride to the track to see seven start. The cars will accommodate those who prefer that mode of conveyance, We state this, because the person who had charge of the boxes for that night, did not properly attend to his bu- sipens, “We believe that Mr. Williams is alwa; ficient. Musical. Patmo’s Orena Hovse.—It must be borne in mind that this is the last night but one of the second season of the Italian Opera, and the last night that Verdi's celebrated opera “ I Lombardi”’ will be performed. Cunisty’s Minstre1s.—Our citizens will not lose these celebrated artists as soon as was expected. We perceive that they have determined to remain another week. hey, will appear this evening at Mechanic’s Hall,where they have achieved so much success, and pro- mise to give an entertainment replete with new fea- tures. Tux Desent.—We are happy to announce, that Fe- licilan David’s charming symphony, “The Desert,” will be produced by George Loder, for the only time this seagon, on ‘Thursday next. A great cram may bo ex- pected. Vavuxnatt Garven.—Our up town citizens begin to find out that they have in their immediate neighbor- hood an agreeable retreat, to which they may resort every evening, and enjoy themselves as fully eh as per- feotly as they could in any other place. Vauxhall Gar- den is now opened for the season ; and with its prome- mades, its delicious refreshments, and beautiful music’ invites the toil worn citizen to an hour’s repose and en- joyment. Mr. Meyers deserves credit for his exertions so nieese, and we hope he will be rewarded for his enter- prise. Swiss Beit Rincens.—This company have been so- licited to stop another week in Boston. The Melodeon iy crowded every night to hear them. City Intelligence. Tue Wratnen.—Though bidding “adieu” to the month of May, we had an “ April shower” yesterday about 4} o'clock, which promised well for vegetation. Tho evening was fine; and the winterish cold that pre- vailed for the last few weeks, it would appear, had en- tirely evaporated. Comox Couxcn.—Both boards meet again this evening; after which the Board of Aldermen purpose meeting regularly every alternate Monday evening — The appointments conveted in caucus during the past week, will, it is presumed, be made to-night. Hanuest Rattnoap.—This road is now completed to Croton Falls, fourteen miles only from Danbury, Con- necticut, and within a few hundred feet of the Putnam county line. The last section of the road, we under- stand, has been constructed by a Mr. Crofsby, and will bear comparison with any other road in the country. A train of freight cars went through to the terminus on Saturday evening last, which event caused great re- Joicing amongst tho residents of that neighborhood, ‘about « thousand of whom turned out to welcome the arrival of the train. The passenger cars will commence running through in the course of a day or two, when strangers, as well as our citizens generally, who can ateal ‘away for afew hours, will be enabled to visit the Croton Dam, Mahopac Lake, studded with beautiful islands, and the lovely scenery by which they are surrounded. Norice.—Itirnors axp Micnicay Cana Loan.—The subscribers to this loan—and also all others, bolders of Mlinois bonds—are invited to meet on Tuesday, the 25th instant, at 2 o'clock, p. m., at the office of Mesers. Jacob Little & Co,, No, 44'Wall ‘street, on business of great importance to their interests, Fracas.—The corner of 4th avenue and 27th street, bécaine the scene of disturbance about 7 o'clock last evening. From what we could learn of the particulars, itappeared that a couple of speculators in temperance songs, while holding forth on the evil effectsof King Al- cohol, &e., took occasion to make some uncharitable re- marks, relative to the dissipated habits of the Irish generally, and that it resulted from the influence ex- erted upon them by their priests. The language of the speaker so aroused the feelings of an Irishman, (who was evidently somewhat under the influence of liquor at the time,) that he pulled the advocate of temperance from his elevated position; and on again taklog his stand, and proceeding with ‘his remarks, he was again pulled down; the consequence was, a general melée took lace, which resulted in the arrest and detention of the rishman, to answer for tho assault on the professed friend of temperance, and dealer in temperance songs. Police Intelligence. A Dishonest Workman—Officer Mansfield, of the 17th ward, arrested on Saturday a young man, by the name of John Baisley, on « charge of robbing his employers, Blake & Co., straw hat manufacturers, No. 175% Chrys- tie street, at various times within the last eight weeks, to the amount of near $100. Upon the above officer goin to the factory of Mr. Blake, he at once recognized aisley as an old thief, he having arrested him two years age for steaiing. ‘The officer went to the residence of the prisoner, and there saw his wife, who acknowledged having sold’ five straw hats, and some lace, which pro- perty was recovered and identified by Mr. Blake asa portion of his property. Justice Ketcham committed the accused for trial. Robbery of Clothing.—Somo thief entered the dwell- ing house No. 9 Morris street, occupied by Mr. Charles Gullagher, on Saturday last, stealing therefrom a black frock coat, together with other wearing apparel, valued at near $70, and got off with the plunder, On the * Snooze’? Again.—A fellow with red whiskers, calling himself Johnson, took lodgings on Saturday night at No.3 Tryon row, and in the morning he stepped out with asuit of clothes valued at $30 50, belonging to the landlord, Mr, Sylvester Carter. No arrest at present. Charge of False Pretences.—Officer Horton, of the bth ward police, arrived in town on Saturday, from Cleveland, Ohio, having in custody, a man by the name of George Farnum, whom he arrested at Cleveland, on a requisition from Governor Young. Farnum . having been indicted in February last .by the grand jury, for obtaining a large amount of dry goods from the firm of Bird, Penniman & Smith, Roy lar merchants, No, 62 William street, by false and fraudulent representations. Justice Drinker committed him to the Tombs to await his trial. Robbery of Silver.—Some sneaking thief entered tho dwelling house No. 180 Franklin street, occupied by Mr. Samuel B. White, on Saturday afternoon, and carried off from the basement five silver table spoons and eight teaspoons, marked 8. D., and onedessert spoon marked T.B. No arrest. Attempt to Bad Money.—Ofiicer Ahrens, of the 4th ward, arrested on Saturday night a black fellow called George Alvin, on a charge of attempting to pass a five dollar Globe bank bill, there being no such bank in existence. Committed by Justice Osborn for trial. Miscellaneous. Seventy-five tide water barges, fully laden with pro- duce, arrived at Philadelphia between Tuesday and ‘Wednesday evenings last. A fire occurred at Cincinnati on Saturday morning, which destroyed about $65,000 worth of property. On the evening of the 18th inst. a carpet factory at East Winthrop, Me., was destroyed by fire, Loss $20,000. The inhabitants of Montreal are called on by the Mayor of that city to meet at the court house, to con- sider what measures should be adopted in view of the expected great immigration. mmense herds of buffalo have recently congregated on the frontiers of Texas, between the Brazos and the Colorado. The new settlers are slaying great numbers, and drying the meat for summer use. Rev. J. f: Maffit gave a lecture at Pittsburgh the other day, the proceeds of which, $166, is to be applied to the payment of freights on produce contributed by the be- nevolent for the sufferers in ireland Tornapvo iN Grirrix, Gro—The American Whig states, that a most violent tornado passed over the Southwestern part of that town, on last Satur- day week, which demollshed several houses of both wood and brick, The lady of Mr. Bullard, and three small dren, were considerably, but not dangeronsly, injured e ol fy the falling timbers of the house in which they were a the time. No other persons were injured. A carpen- ter’s work bench was taken up, dashed to pieces, and carried a distance of from eighty to three ti New Books. Omoo, by Herman Melville, author of Typee.—Har- of | per and Brothers.—This work is destined to create as much excitement in the literary world as Typee did. It is full of incidents and adventures among the natives of the South Sea Islands, admirably connected, and written in an easy off hand manner that charms the reader, We will be very much mistaken if this work do net reach half a dozen editions. We cannot refrain from giving the following graphic description of am out- ‘break of the crew of the ship on which our author was on board. of Bembo had been. inade known to. the ern! ‘san buono er the watch; and now that our salvation was Certain, Ba 6p jnee tive impulse they acry, ana rt dafore liberated by Dunk andthe steward, he was standing doggedly by the mizen mast; and, as the infu- riated sailors came on, his bloodshot eye rolled, and his sheath-knife glittered over his head. “Down with him!” “Strike him down!” “Hang him at the main-yard!’’ such were the shouts now raised.— But he st ee igs and, for a single instant, they bsolutely faltered. wtCowards '” criod Salem, and he Sung imsalf upon him. The steel descended like a ray of light; but did no harm; for the sailor’s heart was beating against the M before he was aware. They both fell “to the deck, when the knife was in- bes sore, os mth hin 1) was again the ced ne ‘1 ; . digive hi or foes!) “overboard ‘with Mim” and he was ong the deck, struggling and fighting with tooth an ‘ mall tl proar immediately over the mate’s head at last roused him from his drunken nap, and be came ring on deck. hat’s this ?”? he shouted, running right in among them. ‘It's the Mowree, zur; they are going to murder him, zur,” here sobbed poor Rope Yarn, crawling close up to him. “Avast! avast !’? roared Jermin, making # spring to- ward Bembo, and dashing two or three of the sallors aside. At this moment the wretch was partly flung over the bulwarks, which shook with his frantic s |. ta vain the doctor and others tried to save him: the men listened to nothing. “Murder and mutiny, by the salt sea!’ shouted the mate; and dashing his’ arms right and left, he planted his iron hand upon the Mowree’s shoulder. “There are two of us now; and as you serve him, you serve me,” he cried, turning fiercely round. “Over with them together, then,” exclaimed the car- penter, springing forward; but the rest fell back before the cou: jus front of Jermin, and, with the speed of Sree jembo, unharmed, stood upon deck. “Aft with ye !” cried his deliverer; and he pushed him t amongine’ men, taking care to follow him up close. Giving the sailors no time to recover. he pushed the Mowree before him, till they came to the cabin scuttle, when he drew the slide over him, and stood still.— Throughout, Bembo never spoke one word. dressing the seamen, Wao by this time, rallying again ing the seamen, who 0, 3 ; had no idea of losing their La rs “The Mowree ! the Mowree!”’ they shouted. Here the doctor, in answer to the questions, stepped forward, and related w! been doing; # matter which the mate but dimly un- Seenot from the vioient threatenings he had been hear- ing. For a moment he seemed to waver; but at last, turn- ing the key in the padlock of the slide, he breathed through his set teeth—“Yeo can’t have him; Ljhand him over to the consul; so for'ard with ye, I sappwhen there’s any drowning to be done I'll pass the word; so away with ye, ye blood-thirsty pirates !” It was to no parpcee. that they begged or threatened; Jermin, although by no means sober, stood his ground manfully; and before long they dispersed, soon to forget every thing that had happened. ‘Though we had no opportunity to hear him confess it, Bembo’s intention to destroy us was beyond all question. His only motive could have been a desire to revenge the contumely heaped upon him the night previous, opera- ting upon a heart irreclaimably savage, and at no time fraternally disposed toward the crew. During the whole of this scene the doctor did his best tosave him. But well knowing that all I could do would have been equally useless, I maintained my placo at the wheel. Indeed, noone but Jermin could have prevented this murder.” His adventures among the natives are drawn in the same masterly manner. ‘Tnx Histony or St. Gixs anv St. Jams: By Douglass Jerrold—H. Long & Brother, Taylor & Co..Burgers Strin- fer & Co. and Wim, H. Graham, New York.—The pub- ic can now obtain this celebrated work complete in one volume, from either of the above named parties, who are appointed by the publishers, Redding & Co., of Boston, their agents to sell it in this city. In regard to the char- acter of the book, it is unnecessary to say @ word, for of all the works that Jerrold has written, this is the most admired, The manner and style In which it Isgot up are -excellent, and reflect great credit on Messrs, Redding & Co. ‘The typography is clear and distinct—the paper excellent, and the illustrations are in Avery’s best style. It is some time since we have seen work issued from the press in as perfect amanuer as thisis. We commend it to the notice of the public. "s Wasnixaton ano nis Gesrraus; en, Lrorxps oF tue Revouution : By George Lippard—This is a work that will be in the hands of every person in the country. It can be obtained of any of the periodical agents. PicctoLa, THE Parsonen OF FENESTRELLA, on vity Captive.—Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia.—W: have here a new edition of this much admired tale, which will no doubt be eagerly bought. Lindsay & Blakeston, of Philadelphia, have published an excellent little geography for children. It is entitled My Little Geography, and ls edited by Mrs. L. C, Tut- Tur Vincinia Srainos, with thelr analysis, &e., and an account of the diseases to which their waters are ap- plicable, by John J. Moorman, M.D. Lindsay & Blakes- ton, Philadelphia. Cartivity or Narourox, by Count Montholon.— Burgess & Stringer have published Nos. 7 and 8 of this valuable work, A Dictionary ow Mopran Garpesinc—By G. W. Johnson, edited with additions of D. Landreth of Phil delphia. Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia, publishers. ‘This is a reprint of a standard gEnglish work, altered in such manner as to make it applicable to the United States. We do not think that gardeners can well pursue their business without it. It is an Encyclopedia of gar- dening. PeRFoMeny. anv Manuracturr—By Camp- bell Morfit. Burgess and Stringer, New York. This is & treatise on perfumery, and contains authoritative receipts for making every description of perfumery and cosmetics that the lady pertion of the dear public may require, from @ three shilling bottle as high as one that costs five dollars. Mexico as 17 was anp as 17 18: By Brantz Mayer— Burgess, Stringer & Co., New York.—This is a work that will be much read, and comes in very good season. The author was secretary to the United States delegation in Mexico in 1841 and 742. 1844; on, 'ne Power ov tue 8. F.: By Thomas Dunn English—Burgeas & Stringer, and Long & Brother.—This tale cap now be purchased complete of both these pub- lishers, Tue Cotvmpran Macazine, for June, is laden with a rich and varied freight. Ormsby & Hackett, 116 Fulton street. Gnranam’s Monty Macazinr maintains its enviable stand. ‘he June number is excellent. It may be had of Wm. H. Graham, Tribune Buildings. Gopry’s Lapy’s Boox : Burgess & Stringer, Long & Bro., Graham, & Co, We have received the June number. this beautifully embellished, with four engravings. New Yonx Innvstnarep Macazine, Burgess, Stringer & Co. We have received the June number of this ma- gasine, It contains a variety of interesting and valuable reading matter, and is illustrated by two beautiful en- gravings. The tenth num! work can be had of Bur- gess & Stringer and H. ng & Brother. Nortn American Sceneny, No. 5—H. Long & Bro. 32 Ann street.—This number contains views of Fountain Park, near Philadelphia; Falls of the Yantic; view of the sroton; and the village of le publication. Orxcon Emicration, INpIAN Fiant.—The town is crowded with emigrants for Oregon, now crossing the Missouri river. Upwards of three hundred wagons have crossed at this place. and more are cross- ing daily. A company of one hundred wagons from Illi- fp will be here to-morrow... From prerent appearances, I should not be surprised if five hundred wagons crossed the Miseouri at St. Joseph. A large number are also crossing at Iowa Point. It is impossible, at this time, to make an estimate of the number that will cross here and at tho crossings above. They are rendezvousing at the lowa Missi, and will take up their line of march about the 15th of this month, when the entire company will leave. The cmigration from this place has been double what it was last year, and should it increase, in a very few years Oregon will be peopled. A gentleman from Couneil Bluffs, yesterday, reports a fight between the Ottos and Sioux Indians. Five of the Ottos had been on a hunt, and wero overtaken by a small party of the Sioux, and four of them scalped. One of the party (a squaw) threw herself in the river, and succeeded in making her escape to the Otton’ encampment. A party of the Ottos, a small band of the Omahaws joining them immediately went in pursuit of the Sioux, and noon got | on their trail and pursued them to a grassy swamp, where they had taken refuge. They immediately fi it, and as they made their appearance shot them down and scalped them. They scalped eight of the Sioux, a small party having left before the Ottos and Omahaws came up. A portion of the Mormons are making ar- rangements to leave this spring. You are aware that 300 went out as pioneers on the 18th of March last, from the encampment at the Bluffs. They are getting on well, They went pes to put in & crop, and will await the arrival of the main body in the fall. They are alt destined for California.—St. Joseph (Mo.) Letter, fay 7. Sup Buipine 1x Worcester.—Worcester is t exactly a seaport, but is fast looking that way. We ‘understand ¢ that the workmen commenced lay lag the keel of a Marine Locomotive, at the corner of Central and Quinsigamond streets, in our village,— ‘The vessel is to be constructed on the plan recently pa- tented by Henry M. Paine, of this town, and is to be used by the government as @ revenue cutter in the Gulf of Mexico, The boats now used for collecting the reve- nues, are found inadequate to breast the heavy surfs of the Gulf. ‘The vessel is to be completed about the mid- dle of July, and will then be transported to Boston over the railroad. —I¥% ir Telegraph. Trane or Canapa.—A circular of Macpherson, Crane & Co., Montreal, of the 16th April, states that about forty ships of tonnage have been built at Quebec during the past winter; and that contracts have been made for shipments in May, of flour from Que- bec and Montreal to Britain, at rates varying from 58 34 to 6a 6d sterling per barrel; and other property in pro- La Revista following in relation to this new tnd Het Slarets 2 conjunction wi arch, in ture of 1833, to the independent republic ‘The foundation of this measure is greatly expressed in a manifest given by his Excellency the Presi lent—a manifest in which is'shown solidly and convincing by the justice, the utility, and the legitimacy of the step.— In our opinion it is one fad jor be bag vinyl pg red bees has appeared publicl; place time. appests to us Bo be ‘ework ‘of great meditation; and the free and moderate manner in which it ls presented, none with great prudence ic ‘d prudent measures which are pro- cople’ have received and celebrated this istmeasure, sincerely recelved, and the 2lst of Ma: glorious memory. ‘Allow us, however, to congratulate thi ernment and the people of Guatemala fo: Bay ices they have taken, and to receive our fervent wish for the prosperity of the New Republic of Guate- mala. Belize, 8th April, 1847. \ The ..ceompanying copy of a despatch received by her Majesty's Superintendent from the Consul General in Central America, is pe. for general information. By order of His Exeellency, C. L. THOMSON, ‘Acting Col. Seo'y. Gvatemaza, March 22, 1847. Sin :—For the several reasons detailed in the accom- panying Manifest of the President of the State of Gua- temala, one of the five sections of Central America, it has been resolved by a decree of the 2ist inst., which will be found annexed to the Manifest,to erec' al government upon the foundation of the state go- vernment, which has ceased to exist. - The territorial limits which hi fore confined’the State of Guatemala, now form the Republic of Guate- mala ; and its government, in claiming national rights, has signified its readiness and ability to incur the cor- respondent liabilities, This new order of things will in no respect weaken the guarantees under which foreigners are invited to the country. I have the honor to be, sir, your most obedient hum- ble servant. FRED’K CHATFIELD, Consul General. Col. C, St. Joun Fancount, Her Majesty's Superinten- dent, in British Honduras. The great length of the Manifest and Decree, alluded to above, prevent the possibility of their publication in our columns, eh, will be of Coroniay Secnetary’s Orricr, Cincinnati, May 12, 1847. The Weather, §e.—Shade Trees—Fruit Trees—Nicholas Longworth and Son—Volunteers—Spencer—Railroads Signora Ciocca at the National Theatre—Mr. Collins J. L. Leslie's new Drop Scene, $c. It has been remarked byy“the oldest inhabitant” that this is an unusually backward spring for the meridian of the Queen City. For several days the weather has been raw and chilly. Vegetation progresses slowly, and is greatly behind the mark of former years. Fruit has suffered much in consequence of recent frost. A warm rain has now set in, which seems the precursor to more seasonable weather, Ac A great deal of attention has been paid in this city to the cultivation of shade trees, and with marked effect.— The tree of heaven, the sycamore, the buckeyo, and several others whose names I cannot at present call to mind, are now to be seenin all the principal streets en- robed in their liveries of green, Fourth and Longworth streets appear particularly beautiful at this time. ‘The city is the admiration of strangers on this account. Tho cultivation of peach and other fruit trees, and of the grape vine in gardens attached to the pri- vate residences of citizens, prevails here, This, in @ great measure, may be attributed to the fact that fn this city almost every man owns the house he lives in. I pre- sume there is no city in the Union in which real estate in so generally owned by the occupants thereof as in this —a result whieh redounds to the credit of Nicholas Longworth, Fsq., the richest man, and one of the oldest citizens in Cincinnati. Nicholas Longworth, Esq., is one of the pioneers of the town. He settled here forty years since, and com- menced the study of the law in the office of Judge Bur- nett. He had the srgacity to see the rising destiny of the then village of Cincinnati, and purchased for a small consideration a large tract of land, which is now the very heart of the city. To the rapid rise of this propert: in value is he indebted for his immense wealth. He i reputed to be worth several millions. Although shrewd ina bargain, he has a big heart, and not a day past but that witnesses his performance of acts of charit; He was the sey friend and patron of young Powers—i fact, to him is t! that enabled him to persevere in his efforts. in ‘at young artist indebted for the means His en- couragement of other artists is well known. As one of the benefactors of the country he stands in the front rank. | would scorn to honor him as the millionare—I honor him as a man who makes th use of the it wealth with which @ kind Providence has blessed him.— His son Joseph, who transacts his business, is a chip of the old block. Charles F. Brough, Esq., editor of the Enguirer. (de- mocrstic,) has raised @ company of volunteers under the recent requisition upon the Governor of this State— been elected Captain, and is now awaiting orders to pro- ceed to Mexico. It {s said that young Spencer, tried in Jersey City about a year since for the murder of his wife, and ac- quitted upon the plea of insanity, is in town. The railroads between this city and Lake Erie are still unconnected—some 40 miles of the distance being per- formed by stage. Reason asegned by many, lack of nds. Signora Ciocca, the Italian danseuse, is performing nightly at the National to crowded houses. Hersuccess thus far has been brilliant. Her jeular style of dancing takes well inthis quarter. She is endowed with a handsome face, which she knows how to render still more fascinating by her own way of smiling, and with a figure, faultless. Her movements are graceful beyond descwiption. She is aided by Signorina Mantin, a very clever little danseuse, and Mr. Smith, ‘The National has been entirely rejuvenated. Among other new things which took the audience by surprise the other evening, wav a new and splendidly executed drop-curtain, painted by Mr. J. L. Leslie, well known as one of the very best scenic artists in the country. It re- presents the embarcation of Anthony and Cleopatra upon the Cydnus, Collins is now performing at Louisville. He will pro- bably appear at the National next week—having been engaged by Mr. Bates for both citie Extensive Fravp.—The Madison (Wisconsin) Argus announces the discovery, within the last few days, ofan astounding fraud upon the people and territory. It appears, from a recent examination, that large amounts of territorial scrip, known to have been once paid out of the funds provided by the general go- vernment, have beon re-issued at different places, and ain in circulation, No doubt exists, accordin; are to the Argus, that thousand of dollars are afloat, and fis feared that the fraud is as extensive as it has been suc- cessful. The argue promises a full expose of this nefa- rious transaction, and of the perpetrators of the fraud. Portianp Vessets Lost.—The Portland Ad- vertiser gives the names of twenty-nine vessels of over 100 tons burthen, belonging to that district, which have been lost since January, 1846. Portable ing Cases, in all that the name id complete ; each article contained there- of the very be d of size most convenient irion of let Razor Strop, it, for st sufficient in itself to recommend i G. SAUNDERS & 8O. 77 Broadway, opposite Howard otel. Fine Cutlery...The subscribers’ assortment ‘embraces ever; ible variety pattern of Pen, Pocket, Desk with a large variety of choice Razors, ¢ purchaser. Also, Scissors, ttf Me heen to wee) . Go SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway ‘a few doors nhove Courtlandt st. Diamond Pointed Goki Pens.—Great Reduce tion.—The public haying liberally encouraged our atiempt to bring the gold pen into general use, may rely upon onr prices as low as any other house in the trade, td Pointed Goll Pens at reduced rates; nome ith silver pencil included, tore, as some have to their cost, J. ¥-SAVAGK, 92 Fulton street. Diamend Pointed Gold Pens.—Country mer- chants and othe will find at the in want of these now indispens bie articles, tablishment of John W. Greaton &C stairs,) almost every description of Per either wholesale or retail, than those of any other house in the city. Piles—This distressing complaint, in all ases, proceeds from a want of proper evacuation of the bow- gie—the foul humors, Yastead Of being thoroughly expelled from the body, are but partially so—a portion being left, as it atthe threshhold, is th se of that vexatious com- plaint called Piles, which is tly neglected unt it ay: sumes a more horrid form of Hed fistula, | Wright's Indian Vegetable Pi I remedy for the above complaint, and in all cases will meke s pertect cure because they effectually cleanse the body of those morbid humors wi not only the cause of piles, but of every other mal cident to man. Beware of sugar coated coun- terfeits. ly original ai Ve nine Ind tab Pills have the signature of Wm. Wright, written with a pen, on the top Inbel of each box. None other, js genuine, and to counterfeit t! forge ices dev. exclusively I Sale of Wright's Indian 4 wholesale and re- EE ine ne eeyet, Pile 4 Greenwich stree Bostor tail, delphia; 198 Tremont stre How Import: manent cure of bilious complaints, tiveness, pep, dyspe pis pot oo ‘ula,fimpurities of | diseases ing from an tered tay eury i the consideration of Hs ad ‘and the use of Dr. Wood's Sarsaparilla an ters. le and retail by Wyatt & Ketchum, 121 Fulton and 311 Bleecker ba gy ¢ Wild Chi Sold wholewn street. At retail, 192 Broadway Price $1 in large bottl River. : May 23.6 P.M. ‘Tt appears that re Proved last week, some of them considerably. The abundance of money, and the decreased demand for it the commercial circles, throws it into stock . This, with one or two ather We annex @ table of the highest quotations each day for the principal stocks in the market during the last week:— Quotations vor THE Princirat. Stocks IN THE New oh MANET. sa. The, Bri “00 =" 1 “1003 10086 100%" al Te Ti 15% 7634 Hi 78, 7K 78 ‘one = 40) _- 393 _ Be fig Ey 56% ae se 6 30 SoM Sse esol iastgoadllag <9 ie =. we ; > ix Bi BY 38 BR fs 4M 4% aK = ay L BW BUR 3” 35 Sn aac we” 8 ome oF aad Mea ast eer eee es «IG ae 4 Mitac It will be seen upon making a comparison of th prices that Harlem has improved tue most. That stock went up to 56}4, and sold on Saturday at 5534, 334 higher than on the previous Monday. Other stocks improved, but not at this rate. Pennsylvania 5’s improved2% during the weck. Annexed is a statement of the business at the New York Custom House, for the week ending on the 2ist instant :— é Imroars, &e. into New York, F 1816. ‘on Weex Envina M 107, Increase. Decree Eres 225,166 90,890 oe Dutiabi oooee atsszg, Cash received: °”. "347,603 ‘259,061 nate ‘This exhibits a falling off in every thing but specie, That continues to increase, aud the imports probably be large for some time to come. The increase, how- @ may not be so great in a few weeks from this. The banks in Maine appear to be in a state of expan- sion equal to that of 1835, We give a paragraph, rela- tive to this fact, from the Governor's messago; it is dated the 19th inst.:— Ashort time previous to the expansion in 1835, the Banks in Maine had a circulation of about $1,200,000; during that expansion it was increased to $2,200,000. Under the revulsion which followed, it was reduced again to about $1,100,000; since that’ time it has been incfeasing, and is now probably up to the highest point of 1835, $2,200,000. If the past throws any light upon the fatusy, there can be no reason to doubt that the cir- culation must be reduced in to about one half its resent amount. The chief available means of our anks to effect this reduction are the notes of their debtors; and can an unexpected collection of $1,000,000, and @ simultaneous reduction of the circulating me- dium to the same amount, be made without prostrating the business of the State? A gradual reduction might now be made without serious consequences; but if it is delayed, until a general expansion throughout the coun- try shall have highly excited prices, and multiplied con- tracts, it will tend to aggravate open Maine tho evils of & general commercial revulsion. ‘These remarks are not made in the spirit of alarmist, nor with the view of censuring those who have the direction of our banks, as I believe their business has generally been conducted honorably and with due regard to the provisions of their charters—but for the urpore of calling your at- tention, to what I conceive, a radical defect in our bank- ing system—the unrestricted tendency of our banks to undue expansion and consequent contraction. Perfect uniformity in the amount of a paper currency cannot be attained; but even a partial remedy for the evil will lace the business of the State on a much more firm foundation. A law of the last Legislature requires that after the circulation ot a bank has reached a given amount, its additional circulation shall depend upon the amount of specie in its vault. If this principle should ‘be applied to the whole circulation, a much higher de- gree of uniformity would be secured. Stock Exchange. $6000 Ohio 6's, ’60 101 250 shs Canton Co 37 15000 Indiana dollar bds 40 50 do 37 500 Ohio 6's, domes "a 95 25 = do 37 6000 'r’y Notes,6’s 1053 100 do bio 38 10000 “do 105%5 125 Long Island 20% 20000 Penn 5’s 7: 200° do bed 29 5000 do baw 78 100 © do 28 5000 do 860 7734 100 do 28 9000 Reading RR bds 160 7354 300 Harlem RR 55: 5000s do 73° 50 do bis 55 15000 do 72% 100 do 9d 55; 3000 Reading Mtg Bds 70) 550 = do 9) 2000 do 704 50 = do bis 558g 5000 do WO) do 59 75 shs Manhattan Bank 91 100 do 30 55k4 2% Bank of America 04 250 = do 55 30 North River Bank 98 100 do 90d S4dg 10 State Bank N Y 90 = 200 do sim 54 8 Kagle Fire | 97 100 do 360 54 75 Cauton scrii 4¥4 200 do ble 35 25 Erie RR, ath Jul; 82h, 150 Reading RR 58 50 N Haven & Hartford 100° 250 do 930 58 610 Vicksburg 16 50 do 560 $7: jo 1 10 do 58 300 Farmers’ Trust 35% 50 Nor & Wor bIS 50. 100 do b10 35% 225 do 50 150 do 3g 0 do a15 50 50 Morris Canal 830 2044 50 do b30 5035 500 do Dimos 21° 25 = do 50 13a do 2% 50 | do 50 50 do i bid 50) 50 Canton Co 37 Board. $10000 Indiana Bonds 403 20 shs N Haven & Hart 100 50000 Treasury 6's 1094 100 Nor & Wor 50 5000 lo 105% 25° do 810 50 10000 Penn 5’s bso 78) 50) do. BIO 50, 2%, ido #00 7744 $0 Long Island 3 a lem 2 canes 55s, 50 Farmers’ Loan 530 34 300 do 55 100 Canton Co 30 38, 50 do b60 55% 25) do gi 500 do 53 54% 50 Morris 20; ed CITY TRADE REPORT. New York, Satunpay Apteaxoon, May 22, The excited state of the market for breadstuffs, no- ticed yesterday, continued to-day, and sales of flour and grain were made at a further advance on yesterdny’s prices, Sales of fair Genesee, in the city, were made freely at $8 6254 a $8 75, closing at the latter figure. Sales of Michigan were made at $8 6234, and at a higher figure for strait brands. Small sales of fancy brands Genesee were reported at $8 87 a $9, and of Ohio do. at $9 123g. A small sale of Alexandria was made at $9 25. Sales of Genesee were made to arrive next week at $8 76, and of mixed brands for June at $8 124, and for all July at $8. | A sale of Genesee wheat was report- ed for all next week at $2, and a considerable lot was sold to arrive in July and August, on private terms. Sales of meal in the city were made at $5 18% a $5 25, and to arrive in June at $5. Rye sold freely at 1440. a 150c. per bushel, which was an advance since yesterday. Rye flour sold at $6 50. Oats sold at 690.879. Corn was also in better demand, and sales of northern yellow made on terms asjhigh as 112540. per bushel, and mixed do, at 110c., which established a further advance. To arrive in June and July, sales of mixed were made at 95 cents; sales were also made for June (for Northern yellow.) at $105, and for July at $1. In provisions there was something more doing, though prices stood at about previous ratos. A sale of sides was made at 93¢ cts. A lot of second quality lard sold at 8% cts, and some tierces hams and shoulders at 8% cts, and 674 cts, 2000 bbls new pork sold on private terms A small sale of new mess was mad $16 50. In groceries, sales were light, and the market continued rather in- active. Asnes.—We report sales of 100 bbls pots. at $5. pearls, no change was noticed. Buravsturrs.—Flour—We report sales of 3 a 4000 bbls, including Genesee and Michigan, in the city, at $8 62%, and about 10,000 do, including 1500 mixed brands Genesee at $8 75; +1000 do mixed brands sold, to arrive in June, at $8 12%; 1000 do, to arrive by Ist of August, sold at $8. Small sales of Ohio fancy on the spot, sold at $9 12%, and small sales of Alexandria do, were made at $9 25 cents: Wheat—We report sales of 2100 bushels of Geneseo white, to arrive by the Int June, at $2; and 20,000 do., for July and August, on private terms. Corn—We re- ort sales of 5000 a 6000 bushels, part mixed, Northern, in the city, at 110 cents; aud 9600 @ 10,000’ bushels do. Northern yellow, at $1 12}. 15,000 do. Northern mixed sold, to arrive in June and July, at 950.; 6000 do, Northern yellow sold, to arrive in Jund, wt 1080, 16.000 do., for July and August, at 1000.; 5000 a 6000 do, New Orleans, to arrive, at 100c,; 4000 do. Northern yellow, to arrive in May, at '108c, Meal—We report sales of 100 bbis. New Jersey at $5 18%, and 600 do. at $5 25; 2500 do. sold, to arrive in June, at $5, Rye—We report sales of about 10,500 bushels, in the city, at $1 448 $1 60, closing firmly at the latter figure. Rye Flour was also better, and 200 bbls. sold at $6 50, and 50 do. at $6 62%. Oats—1500 bushels sold at 67c.; 3000 do. were bought on ernment account at 67c.; 6000 do. were reported to He vwold at about 70c., and sales at retail at 72 9 730.— were held at 760, By some kind of in- pts of breadstuffs at Buffalo wero t under the Ee, e re tranetered, those belonging to 1846 being head of 184 orreoted, the receipts stand thus :— crirrs oF Bueapsturrs at Burrato, re tn 1848, aid 1947. bush. 17 345 Hon, ble 20,803 917,293 Receipts dow’ Sor May 21—Flour, 16.410 bbls.; corm meal, 568 do.; wheat, 5,765 bush.; corn, 28,783 5 rye, 400 do. “At Buffalo, May 20, canal boats demanded $125 $1 37% per bl for freight to Albany, and 38c for wheat, oe eet fo f 300 bags of St. Domin DOFFER. Jen of of St. Domingo ? of no sales of Rio. «: H.—Dry cod was firm, and was selling from a vessol 974. ‘Mackerel were also firm, and 100 bbis Hali- fax No, 2's sold at $7 3734, and No. 3's at $5 373%. A of Halifax was in, and held, the No, 2's 7 50, and No, 3's at $5 50. Favit.—Bunch raisins continued steady at $1 90 « $1.95. 600 drums Turkey figs sold at 10c cash, Hemr—Nothing new. Hrovs—The transactions have not been large for the Inst few days, and the market remains without change. ‘We quote La Plata hides at 12 cts.,on time, Southern 8 a9 cts., cash, “ Leatuer—Two public sales are advertised for Thurs- day next, James M. Miller & Co., auctioneers, at the stores of Meters. (. M, Loupp & Go, and Buikle Brooks. Privece eales during the week ave been latge,