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pleasan’ It is situated within view of the main 0 city of Mexico, on the side of s prominent hill, and in every manner to de- fence against odds. At present ft is in charge of a ser- vant of Santa Anna's, who is under the protection of « safeguard from . Scott. This servant takes advan- tage of the magnanimity of Gen, Scott, (who has thus given bim the means of protecting his master’s private property from harm.) by organizing and equipping va- rious corps of banditti, for the purpose of murdering our men, and plundering whatever they can lay their hands on, At eo aor are regularly supplied i uipped with wi jer is me to out their Gperations. Iam very much mistaken if Gen, Scott does not very soon break up all these Lena rong and effectually put a stop so ae many depredations that are now Vole ly. the general impression of all the military men Tt is along with us, that the train seine up will be attacked between here and tho Puente Nacional. Many parties of armed Mexicans have been seen at a distance last even- ing and this morning. At the Puente Nacional we will meet Colonel Riley with a strong escort. So fully con- vineed is that officer that an attempt will be made to in- tercept the train, that he despatched a strong squadron of to meet us at this place, for the purpose of strengthening our force. Krom that prace we will under the escort of the old Colonel himself, with strong detachment. As soon as we meet Col. Riley. the Tennessee cavalry, who are at present with us, will re- turn to Vera Cruz, for the purpose of embarking for their homes. ‘The whole of tho twelve months volun teers are now on their return mgrch, and will be de- spatched as fast as transportation can be procured.— he blood they have spilled and the sufferings they have endured, in the maintenance of their country’s rights ‘and honor, will entitie them to, and I am certain they will receive a hearty welcome with open arms. Many parents, however, will mourn the loss of noble sons, and maidens the loss of their gallant lovers, Large numbers of noble fellows have left comfortable and happy hemes. beloved friends and kinsmen, to engage in the strife of ‘arms in which the country is engaged. Most ably and gailantly, have they discharged their duty, and mai: tained their own honor and the high standing and chi- Yalry of their respective States. May they find strong hands and warm bearts to receive them, ‘Th left to point to the place of their interment; but their memories will live in grateful remembrance in the bosoms of the people of our country. Gen, Scott is now at Julapa, awaiting the ‘arrival of this train. It is likely he will march for Puebla as soon ae it vrrives. Santa Anna is at present at Orizaba with about 700 men, which he is at present commissioning as banditti, for the purpos# of murder and plunder. So strongly has he organized this force, that ® man runs a great risk of is lite if he drops behind the escort two hundred yards. This will be broken up as soon as the dragoons get pro perly mounted. There appears to be great necessity for an increase of the mounted force. I have heard of a great many patriotic and eloquent speeches to excite troops when going into battle, but | have just heard of one by Capt. Williams, commanding 8 company of volunteers from Kentucky, which, | think, for effect and brevity, will vie with any thing that has ever been uttered. As the troops were advancing up of the h at Cerro Gordo, the Captain turned round to his company and said, “Boys, remember old Kentuck! The company are at present here on the road home. I heard one of them relating some of the incidents of the battle to an old acquaintance he met here, and he remarked, “When | beard Capt. Williams say ‘boys remember old Kentuck,’ I felt as if I could jump headlong into the mouth of every cannon there was in the Mexican battery.” I have no doubt, from the manner they fought, that the same feeling pervaded the whole company. SALTILLO, MONTEREY AND MATAMORAS. (From the Saltillo Picket Guard, April 26.] A young man named Jackson, an American mechantc, ho has for several years been ‘in the employ of Don Manuel Evarro, of Farras, Mexico, was murdered » few days ago, near Catariua, between here and Monterey. ‘The following order shows what a strict police is en- forerdin Saltill Sauritto, Mextco, February 27th, 1847. In resuming the command of Saltillo, the commanding officer deems it proper to issue the following orders:— 1, All privates and teamsters belonging to the Ameri- can Army now in Saltillo, unless wounded or on detach- ed service, will immediately join their respective com- mands; and such found hore after 6 o'clock, will be con- fined in the prison 2. All Mexicans, except the Police, are ordered to confine themselves to their houses after sunset. Any found in the streets after that time will be fired upon. . 8. All Mexicans without families, or property-holders, ‘are ordered to leave Saltillo in 12 hours 4. No Mexican family will be permitted to leave the gity without permission of the commanding offcer. All families that have left the city are invited to return, un- der a pledge from the commanding offlcer of protection to their persons and property. 5. The sale or liquor is forbidden; any person violating this order, ifn American, will be imprisoned and sent out of the country by the first train; if'a Mexican, they will be punished by confiscating all their property, and such other punishment as may be ordered by a court- martial, not excepting death. 6. All persons arriving in, or departing from the city, must report to the commanding officer. 7. The Mexican Authorities will be held responsible for the strict compliance with this order on the part of the Mexicans, and the officer of the day on the part of the Americans, 8, Tattoo will beat at 9 o'clock, after which timo ail persons found in the streets will be arrested. ‘The city clock will govern the time. By order of W. B, WARREN, Lieut, Colonel and Governor of Saltillo W. Y. Hevny, Adjutant. [From the Montery Pioneer. More than a thousand mules have arrived within the last few days; also India rubber tanks, ponton trains, eto. Itis evident, from these immense preparations that a movement of some kind is contemplated for this auvision. Almost the entire laboring population of the land is in astate of the most abject servitude, and are even allowed less privileges than our negroes, And these people arenot a distinet race; they are of the same blood, of the same complexion, but still they are slaves. ‘These remarks were elicited by the fact of four seeing, the other day, a fair and beautiful girl, of about sixteen years, publicly sold for the sum of forty dollars. Such things are of frequent occurrence. In the Mexican pri- son can be seen females from fifteen to sixty, imprisoned for debts which it is impossible for them to pay. ‘Those who think that slavery, and that in its worst form, does not exist here, had better come to Mexico and inform themselves on the subject, before making such assertions. CAPT. TATTNALL, OF THE NAVY. {From the N. 0, Delta, May 25.) The following letter from the gallant commander of the celebrated * mosquito fleet,” by which nearly all the successful and brilliant enterprises pertormed by our Galf Squadron were performed, is alike creditable to his head and heart. We had the pleasure of a long and interesting interview with this gallant and expe- rienced officer. [is zealour and lucid defence of the character and conduct of his veteran superior and bro- ther officer, upon whose apparent lassitude and inaction the public had indulged in some strictures, convinced us that we, iu common with other persons, judging too hastily and from insufficient data, had done injustice to the services and merits of Commodore Conner. A proud sensitiveness, with somewhat of the stoical indif- ference, self-possession and moral courage of the*| strict disciplinarian, exposed Commodore Conner to much misconstruetion and misrepresentation, both among the officers of the fleet and among the people of the country, from which w little more facility and less pride would have protected him. But certainly the dis- satisfaction expressed by a people, justly fond of the re- nown of our noble Navy, at the difficulties and disasters encountered by our squadron in the early part of the war, ought to give way to admiration of the magnificent debarkation, of ourtroops at Vera Cruz, so skilfully ef- fected under the direction of Commodore Conner.— Many of the arrangements in regard to the investment and bombardment of the city and castle were also m: by Commodore Conner, who, from the same morbid sensitiveness and pride to which we have referred, readily gave up to Commodore Perry the command of the squadron, at a time when be might have been justified by the rules of the service in retain- ing it until the capitulation of Vera Cruz had been ef- fected, So much of Com. Conner, to whom, we trust, the people will not te slow to accord that honor and con- sideration, which a full knowledge of what he has done in his difficult and embarrassing situation, will no doubt satisfy them he is justly entitled to. Of Captain Tatt- nall’s incessant and successful exertions to sustain the high reputation of the service, of which he isa bright ornament, we cannot adequately express the admiration and gratitude we feel. From the commencement of the blockade he has planned and executed the various diffl- cult and perilous enterprizes on the dangerous reef, and egainst the well-defen.ed towns of the Mexican coast, which have execited so much admiratiop, and contribut- ed so much to the success of our occupation of the towns in the Terra Calienta. On the gallant Spitfire he has led every attack, constituting on all occasions the advance guard of the squadron. At the bombardment of Vera Cruz, he commanded the fleet of small vessels, which approached within a few hundred yards of the Castle of San Juan de Ulua, and opened upon this famous fortification, sustaining a constant fire from its two hun- dred guns. At the last achievement of our navy in the attack on Tuxpan, the Spittire again led the attack, and ‘was exposed to @ heavy fire from a concealed fort, by whieh several of our brave officers were wounded— ri them the gallant Captain himself received a wound in the arm, from which he is now suffering, The necersity of returning to this country to improve his health and heal his wound, withdraws Uaptain Tattnall from the scene of warlike operations just as he was pre- paring to join General Scott in his march to Mexico New Oavrans, May 23, 1847 I notice in your paper of the 11th inst., a letter from your Vera Cruz correspondent, A. D. J., detailing a conversation held by the writer with a young midship- man of the squadron, in which the latter is stated to have remarked—* Capt. Tattnall says, that blood ought to be thed, sir, to blot out Alvarado and Conner from the recollection of men.”? So far as Com. Conner, is concerned it is unnecessary for me to say that no'such reference to him was ever eye Hao aie souls not credit it for a moment. ‘ot suffer the public to think me capable of £0 gross an outrage on the discipline of the service, I must give it an unqualified denial, ‘The young gentle- man has doubtless been misled by remarks which I did — and which may have reached him in a perverted s J had often said, substantially that public opinion re- quired more from the naval force in the Gut be accomplished by our inadequate means fiat the see | na loning casto—that the only mode whercby the expectations of the country could be eativnfie ox. | hibit a list of come hundreds of killed por cd Ti that the public called for the sacrifice, and that in some way be made, With respect to that officer, Com. Conner is w. of his country and of the service; his reputation nz Papen ea from me or from others; but | must excused, under present circumstances, in saying that | Thaye always entertained for him the very highest r gard both as an officer and « gentleman, and | hav. much regretted to observe in portions of the public press, etrictures and complaints relative to bis late command must | not try, but an inj telbaneral sree. count an na Yam gentlemen, vary ly, your ob’t serv’t, JOSIAH TATTNALL, Comdr. U. 8 Navy. ARMY NEWS. {From the N. O. Pik May 25.) On Sunday, the brig Harriet Captaln Mille.with Col Baker and staff, and companies F and D of the ee nois regiment; the brig Importer, with Colonel Co! = Lieut. Eclonel Carle, Eteut MeCann, Lieut. A. H. Rip- toe, Lieut. Monroe, and 59 sick volunteers of Mw — bama Regiment, ali convalescent; ‘11+ schooner Cabot, Captain Phillips, with Lieutenant Lucy, company, A, Tennestee cavalry. Surgeon Quinn, U. 8.4. Win. Grc nard, and Thomas L. Dickason, South Carolina Volun- teers, G. P. Garner, 2d Illinois Volunteers, Surgeon }, 8. A., in cbarge of the of M. R. guaith, of the South Carolina regiment, risk nee congestion of the brain at Vera teeny She ae oe and a part of the Tennessee cavalry, Cruz. , "he schooner Heroine, Captain Shaw, from Brasos santiten 17th instant, arrived yesterday. ‘The Heroine brought 150 men, rank and file, of the Ist Kentuoky re- giment, under command of Lieut. Smith, also the re- inains of Dr. Brown, of Mississippi, who fell at Buena Vista, She has been absent but fourteen days from this city, including the time she lay at the Brazos. The ship Remittance had arrived at Brazos, and the troops who went out on her were teugrorarty 3 Yesterday, the ship Suviah, Captain Gardiner, arriv- ed from Vera Cruz, having sailed on the 15th instant.— She brought over Lieut. Colonel R. D. Allison, with three companies Tennessee cavalry, 150 rank and file, ‘The brig Shamrock, Captain Rogers, arrived from the same port, hi i sailed the same day. She brought over Lieut. Col. Moore, commanding compani: G and K of the Illinois volunteers, 146 rank and fi ‘The brig Will, Captain Heard, also arrived yesterday from the same port, having also sailed the 15th inst. The schooner Kleanor Stevens, Captain Hall, also ar- rived yesterday from Vera Cruz, and brought over com- panies D,¥ and G of the Georgia volunteers, 110 in number, all under the command of Captain Davis. City Intelligence. Tue Weatnen.—The heavy thunder storm that pene over our city in the early part or yesterday morn- ing. and on the previous ie had the effect clear and purify the atmosphere. ‘The thermometer stood at 70 degrees in Wall street at 12 o’clock, M.—and the air during the day was balmy and agreeable. Gattant Act.—On Monday§morning the crew of the ship North Carolina were engaged in washing decks, ke. when @ young man by the name of Abbot, who was at work in the mizzen chains fell overboard, and immedi- ately commenced inking. ‘Two of the ship’s company, one by the name of Hugh Steward and the other Charles Elliott, jumped overboard from the poop, (a height of some twenty-five feet.) and with some difficulty suc- ceeded in saving him at the imminent risk of their own lives. The tide was running strong at the time; the poor fellow, stunned, probably, by his fall or fright, made no effort to save himself, and when the first of his gal- lant rescuers reached him he was two or three feet under water. Stewart first reached him; he jumped over with- out a momoent’s hesitation, clothes all on, grappled with him and raised him to the surface, where he held him until further assistance could be rendered. It is =) a to say that this good man is as modest as brave. ‘hen he came on board, wet and dripping, he rather seemed to feel he had been committing acensurable than a most meritorious act; and when complimented and rewarded with liberty for his gallantry, seemed unable to under- stand the merit of his action. The other man who fol- lowed Stewart, with more presence of miad, took off part of his apparel before jumping inte the water. By their joint exertions the unfortunate man was saved froma watery grave. x An Excettent Move.—It will, doubtless, afford eo § of our citizens pleasure to learn that the Harlem Ra‘ Road Company have at last probibited segars from being smoked on the platforms of their cars, For some time past, the practice of smoking on the cars has been source of great annoyance to many persons, cially so to the fair sex; some of whom, rather than subject themselves to the fumes of the obnoxious weed as they enter and leave the cars, are induced to travel altogether in stages. It frequently happens towards the close of the day, as persons are returning to their places of resi- dences, the cars are crowded to excess, and gentlemen, to whom the fumes of tobacco is very offensive, in giv- ing up their seats in the cars for the accommodation of ladies, and retire to the ae, experience great an- noyance in being compelled to be thus brought in direct, contact with half a dozen smokers, who have no regard whatever for the comfort of others. The movement is an excellent one, and the company will find it to their interest to see it thoroughly carried out. Foun in tHe Watrr.—Soroner Walters was called yesterday to hold an inquest upon the body of an un- known man, about thirty years of age, who was found flouting in the East River near the foot of Pier No. 9. Verdict—Death by drowning. The deceased, when found, had on a roundabout woollen jacket, striped satin vest, white woollen under shirt, striped cassimere panta- loons, black silk neckerebief , and shoes. He appeared to have been in the water about six or eight weeks. New Ling or Ostvisusses.—A new line of omnibusse called the Merchants’ Line, was yesterday put cn thi route from the Dry Dock to the South Ferry,via Avenue C., Houston street, and Chatham street. ‘They appear to’ met with a goodly share of patronage, and will, no doubt, prove ef great convenience to persons residing along the new route. ‘There seems to be a great want of a more direct communication between the foot of Grand street, East River, and the foot of Canal street, than we have at present. Sraixarieip axp New Haven Ratnoan.—Passengers by this route from Boston, arrived yesterday afternoon before seven o'clock. We are under obligations to Measrs. Dennis & Cloyes for our usual supply of papers. ARRIVALS OF PasseNGERS AT THIS Pont DI 847: From Great Britain and Ireland,. *~ Hanse Towns,. “ France,.. * Belgium, “ Holland,. “ Other ports,. Total, as entered at Custom House,.... 28,575 Catvany Cnuncnt.—The sale of pews in this church, by public auction, which was to have taken place on Sa. turday last, was commenced yesterday morning; but in consequence of some misunderstanding with regard to the day of sale. but few persons attended, in consequence of which, after selling five pews at auction, in addition to those previously stipulated for, to those through whose means the church has been erected, the sale by auction was postponed until further notice be given. In the meantime, our citizens will have an opportunity of in speoting the interior cf this beautiful edifice. ‘The ar chitecture of the church is of the Gothic order, and de- signed by Mr. Renwick, architect of Grace Churoh, and erected under the immediate supervision of Messrs. But- ler & Brinkerhoff. It is built of free stone, of a light brown shade, with the exception of the spires, two in number, which are constructed of carved ‘wood, pre- senting quite a striking and unique appearance, The pows, 220 in number, as also the pulpit, reading desk and gallery front, are of black walnut, highly finished. ‘The frame, or casing of the organ, is also made of the same material, and carved to correspond with the style of the building. The altar is composed of highly po- lished marble, about six feet long by ases wide; the margin ef the top is a bluish white with a black centre, in which is inserted, as in Mosaic work, the letters I. H. S. of an orange color; the sides and ends of the altar are of bluish white marble, on the surface of which at ornamental columns of finely polished white marbl having a yellow cast, thus forming a with the ground work. In front of the alta tween the pulpit and reading desk, stands baptismal: font, which is, perhaps, as fine a spé sculptured Italian marble as can be found in the new or old world. Around the top or basin, is delicately chi- selled the following inscription :— “THE WASHING OF REGENERATION AND RENEWING OF THE HOLY GHosT. organ is from the establishment of Messrs. Davis is, and is said by judges to be of superior tone and pleasing contrast and be- wer. The church, it is understood, will be consecrated by Bishop McClosky, of the Northern Diocese, to-morrow; after which it will be opened for divine service ever; bbath, under the charge of the Rev. Saml L. Southard, son of the late S. L. Southard, ef New Jersey, and Presi | dent of the U. 8, Senate under the administration of John Tyler. From the facts that we gathered yesterday, relative to this church, it appears that about three years ago the Society consisted of about forty members, who then, and have until the present worshipped in a frame build- ing of humble appearance, at the corner of the 4th at nue and 22d street. After gradually increasing in num- bers for about a year, the vestry resolved to make an ef- fort to erect a more suitable ‘building, and with this view called upon the most influential members of their congregation, amongst whom were found forty who sub- soribed $20,000, $500 each, and pledged themselves to advance as much more, if necessary. to carry into effect the desired object, which they have since done; the vestry in the meantime baving gone on, made the contracts, had the church erected and finished ready for consecration—the forty original subscribers ta- king their choice of pews, agreeably to the conditions en- tered into at the time of advancing the means referred to. The number of communicants now exceed three hun- dred. The cost of building and finishing the church, be about $70,000; to which may be added about $10,000 more for the rectory adjoining the church, which is now in course of erection. ‘The following named gentlemen have become purchas- ers of the pews to which their names aro respectively affixed : Pews Purchasers. 15—L. M. Hoffman. ..$500 26— Alfred Seaton... 600 37—Chas, Davis 39-—-T. T. Kises 40—H. H, Elliott. . 4l—T. C, Tucker. 112—Judge Oakley. 113—John C. Clarkson 600 114—Jehn B. Seaman. . 000 116—John R, Walters. 500 116—D. Hubbell Hoyt. 500 117—-Thomas 8. Gibbes 500 119—Phillip R. Kearney 500 120—Charles A. Jarvis. 500 121—John Griswold,... 500 122—J, 8. Ci mder.. 500 123—John H. Swift... 500 161—Charles Cartlidge 500 162—Mra. Dobbin... . 500 163—EHolbrook, . .... 500 179—Samuei B, Ruggles 500 195—R. Smith Ciark.. 500 hillip Kearney. . Wm. T. Johnson Mr. Tallmadge. .. 60—John Thompson. 61—Ogden Hoffman 99—R. M. Gibbes. 100—John W. Gerard. 101—Phillip Kearney. . 102—Phillip Kearney. . 103—Herman ‘horn. . 104—J. Watson Webb. 105—Mr. Averell, . — 106—L. 8. Comstock. . 500 Total... . . «$20,000 ‘The following named pews were sald ¥, auction at a small premium upon the assessed value of tho same, viz: —Pews, numbers 45, Mrs. Edgar, $75 premium on $650 ; 62, Mr. Barrett, 10 do on $200; 63 Francia March, 60 do on $450; 96, Alfred North, 10 do on $500; 128, ‘Lewis rhillipa, 10 do on $460, 252535S33323585583 Amos Binney, who died at Rome last winter, and who had made a will bequeathing $10,000 to the Natural History Society of Boston, had, ious to his death, so it now appears, made a later will, which gives no such NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, June 3, 1847. ‘The News from Europe. The steamship Hibernia is now in her fif- teenth day, having left Liverpool on the 19th of May for Boston. Her advices will be but eleven days later than those received by the Rainbow at this port. Our advices are to the 8th, and by the Hibernia they will be to the 19th ult. The advance in the corn markets of Great Britain from the 4th to the 8th of May, and the activity which existed in these markets at our latest dates, was hardly anticipated; and the anx- iety for further advices, has, by the arrival at this port, increased. An advance in breadstufis yesterday in this market was the effect of the news received by the Rainbow, and the views of speculators have become very much unsettled, relative to the pro- bable progress of prices. Notwithstanding the steady tightness in the eLondon money market, there were indications of a further advance on the other side, and we have no doubt the steamer now due will bring advices of higher prices. There appears to be no prospect of any improve- ment in cotton ; but on the contrary prices were steadily settling down, and will without doubt continue to, so long as breadstuffs remain high and the money market so much embarrassed. It is our impression that the steamer will bring more favorable accounts relative to the money market, and should such a result be realized, there must be a corresponding improvement in prices for our principal staples on both sides of the Atlantic. Breadstuffs are destined to ad- vance ; no restrictions in the money market can keep down prices for food ; as the season advan- ces there appears to be a demand for consump- tion greater than the supply, which speculators are not slow in taking advantage of. The shipments from this country have not for some time past been as large as usual; and the re- ceipts at Liverpool and other ports of Europe, have, therefore, been less. This is, no doubt, partially the cause of the advance in prices. We look for the steamer every hour; in the mean- time look out for speculators. Hold on to all the flour you have until an Extra Herald is issued, and then let it slide at the best price you can get. ‘The Capture of AlvaradoThe Court-Martial and Reprimand of Lieut. Hunter. The court-martial and sentence of Lieut. Charles G. Hunter, have been for some time be- fore the public; and have been commented upon freely by our citizens and by the public journals. As regards the press, there are two opinions entertained, and we believe they are participated in by the public. These opinions are directly contrary to each other; but the most prevalent one is, that Commodore Perry used more harshness than the case required, and less of that gallantry which one brave officer owes to another. We have not as yet expressed our opinion on the matter, but we shall do so now, first, how- ever, giving a few of the reasons and circum- stances on which it is based, without which no one can form a proper opinion. The capture of Alvarado, by Lieut. Hunter, as every one knows, was the prime cause of the court martial; but we shall see by and by, whe- ther it was the cause of the splenetic remarks, which formed Commodore Perry’s reprimand, and which might have been better omitted. Lieut. Hunter did capture Alvarado—the port which he was directed to blockade, until the arrival of the great naval and land force, which Commo- dore Perry had detailed to attack it. This was unquestionably a breach of orders, but not to a gallant and comprehensive man like Lieut. H. There were circumstances connected with it that go far to palliate it, andto make it a splen- did affair. It 18 well known that it is the same port which baffled Commodore Connor,and a large naval force, eomposed of the vessels officered and manned by men who were burning to partake of the glory which had crowned the army. The attack of Commodore Conner was made, and was unsuccessful, owing to se- veral jcircumstancee. The fleet then pro- ceeded to Vera Cruz, and remained there month after month, literally idling away time, or making an_ inglorious capture occasion- ally of an unfortunate ship that intended to run the blockade. This was not the kind of glory which our gallant navy officers courted. They wished to [brave danger, and reflect honor and lustre on the American flag. They did not wish the army to gain all the laurels in the war, and the navy none. Well, Vera Cruz was captured, and so was the Castle of San;Juan de§{Ul4a; in taking both of which the navy contributed their share, and of; course are entitled to their portion of the glory that accrued from it. Lieut. Hunter did not, however, participate in that glory, for he arrived there immediately after the surrender. That belongs to Com. Conner and Captain Tatnall, and the brave officers under them. Lieut H. was ordered, as we said before, to bloekade Alvarado; but hearing that several American prisoners were confined there, a fact unknown to the com- modore ; knowing that the time had arrived for its capture, in order to secure the munitions of the war stored there ; panting for a portion of the glory which the war had hitherto denied him; and wishing also to prove to his countrymen at home that, notwithstanding the inglorious inac- tivity of the navy for a year past, it wanted but an opportunity to test and prove its courage and gallantry, he resolved in his own mind that the little vessel which he commanded, and his officers and crew, could take it, and, by taking it, do an act that would for ever silence the croakings of those who, without en- quiring whether the navy had an opportunity of together with the amount to be paid for the organ, will | doing any thing or not, condemned it for its in- activity. All this prompted the gallant Hunter, and under such workings of his spirit did he and his brave officers and crew, resolve upon taking Alvarado. Commodore Perry afterwards said to him that he captured it at mere hap- hazard ; but the charge was unfounded. He pre- pared and digested a plan of operations differ- ent somewhat from what he afterwards carried out; but a plan that would have succeeded as effectually as in that which he followed atter- wards. His original plan was, to land on the night of the 29th of March, and then to storm the first fort by surprise; but a heavy gale occurring, he was obliged to stand off shore all night, and this alone prevented him from capturing a Mexican General and a torce of five hundred men. Frustrated by the elements, over which he had no control, he then re- solved upon the plan which he pursued and suc- cessfully carried out the next day; and which, under the circumstances, was one of the most gallant affairs that ever took place. Because it was constructively a disobedience of orders, he was court-martialed. The di: cipline of the navy perhaps required such a course to be pursued, as it has been in a few, a very few other ivstances ; but if, at the same time that the intended capture of the same place by Commodore Conner was un- dertaken and failed—as it did fail—Commodore Perry had asked for volunteers to undertake its reduction, and Lieut. Hunter had undertaken it, and had succeeded, as he did, on his own hook, the Commodore, the government, the public, and the whole world, would sound his praise. Thus, while considering the gallantry of the deed, aye, and the credit and renown which it has reflected on the navy of the United States, sum to the society. The officers of the N. H. 8, had made arrangements for bul ; but this late intelli. gence will materially alter the course of their pro- as well asthe personal interests which Lieut. Hunter staked on the success af the enterprise, we are free to confess that we think Com. Perry was not altogether animated by a desire to pre- serve discipline. We think that the language he used in his reprimand will carry us out in this opinion. That language was not appropri- ate to the occasion. It was tinctured too strong- ly with spleen and mortification—spleen, be- cause a subordinate had succeeded in what his superiors had failed; and mortification, because a Lieutenant, with one gun and sixty men, had taken a place which a tremendous naval and land force under his direction, was proceeding to take. This is our view of the court-martial and the reprimand; and while we are willing, as far as strict discipline is concerned, to condemn any breach of orders, we are free to con- fess, that if Com. Perry had, instead of using the language he did, said to Lieut. Iunter, “ You disobeyed orders; that was wrong. Your capture of Alvarado, however, was « gallant affair. It is my duty to reprimand you in accord- ance with the finding of the court martial, and discipline requires that I do so. 1 do it accordingly, but will be happy to see you in my cabin, where we can talk the matter over bottle of wine at our leisure.” This would have answered every purpose, and the gallantry of the Commodore would then have been equal to that of the Lieutenant. . Tue Evrorgan Designs on Mexico.—We have been favored with the perusal of a letter froma gentleman of talent and intelligence to his triend in this city, from which we extract the following items. They show, we think, that the letters that we published some time since in regard to the Franco-Spanish designs on Mexico, were of some importance, and the statements they con- tained had, perhaps, some foundation. ‘These extracts are important in another point of view, as they show the feelings of the people of Cuba to the United States, and the desire they have for seeking our protection at some future time :— e t - Havana, May 9, 1847, I have had the pleasure of conversing with a Spanish officer, who was present when the great battle of Cerro Gordo took place, and who witnessed that engagement. He says that it was the most brilliant achievement of modern warfai He also brs the American forces fought like devils against the Mexicans, who were far su- perior in numbers. He deseribed the Mexicans as brave and good soldiers, but his opinion of their officers is con- tomptible. With the exception of Gen. La Vega and another, he'says they all fled, and that Generals Santa Anna and Canalizo were the first to leave the field, and seek their personal safety in flight. The same officer says that from what he has seen of the Americans, they could, if they wished, conquer Cuba in a very short time, in spite of the great number of well organized troops that we have here. * * rs ‘The friends of your republic are rejoiced at the suc- cess of the American arms. In your success, and in the continuance of the war, they see, that at a future time, Mexico will be incorporated with the United States, and then they can turn their attention to Cuba, which would be @ valuable acquisition. awThe Prince de Joinville and the Infanta D’Enrique are expected to arrive here soon. The Infanta is to conduct the ‘al operations. What are these operations for? We think we see something in the letter from Havana, which appeared in tho Herald newspaper of your citya few months since. 1 wish I could write as freely as 1 would wish, but you are awaro that we have not that privilege. Yours, ke, P. 8.—The English steamer has just arrived from Vera Cruz. The Americans are within 45 leagues of Mexico. Goahead! Hurrah for the American repub- lic and its gallant soldiers, Many years will not elapse before Cuba will excite much attention, and create a commotion in the world. Mark that. Direct From THE AtLantic.—The beautifal Canadi- an yacht Alice, belonging to the Hon. A. Killaly, arrived at our wharves yesterday, direct from Montreal, bound to the Sault Ste. Marie, Her intelligent owner, who is on board en engaged in the survey of the propos- ed Canadian canal around the Sault, and is now going up on business connected with the mineral enterprise, ‘This is the first vessel that has ever reached Lake Erie from the ocean.—Detroit Daily Advertiser. The last sentence of the above is quite erro- neous. There are some scores of boats which run regularly between this port, “‘on the Atlan- tic,” and Buffalo, “‘on Lake Erie;” and besides these, we sent a small steamer from here to Lake Erie, through the canal, a number of years ago, which for years made regular trips from Buffalo to some port inthe London District, U. C. Tue Hon. Henry Wueaton.—This gentle- man, who has devoted many years of his lifé in the service of his country as her representative abroad, is now in this city, and has accepted the invitation of his friends to attend a public din- ner, to be tendered to him on the 10th instant. This is a mark of respect which Mr. Wheaton is eminently deserving of, and emenating as it does from his fellow citizens without distinction of party, isa compliment he may well be proud of, Government Finances. The Washington Union gives the following explanation relative to the finaricial movements of the government, and the charges made against the Secretary of the Treasury:— 1st. Mr. Walker has never sent treasury drafts, large or small, to New Orleans. He has never negotiated, nor directed nor authorized the negotiation of any treasury drafts, large or small, on New Orleans or elsewhere. Requisitions of the several departments are made on Mr. Welker for public disbursements on account of the war, for the army or navy; and Mr. Walker, as authorized by law, draws his warrant for the amount in favor of the officer or person named in the requisition, upon the ‘Treasurer of the United States, to whose credit all the ublic moneys are deposited; and the Treasurer then Raw his draft in favor of such officer on any of the public despositories having sufficient funds deemed by the Treasurer most convenient; and Mr. Walker has no power or control over the use or negotiation of such ury drafts, nor has the Treasurer. 2d. Mr. Walker has never directed or authorized any snch drafts as are described inthe Bulletin to be drawn from New Orleans or elsewhere on the treasury; nor does he know anything of them; nor are they drawn upon the treasury. 3d. Mr. Walker, more than a week since, directed the transfer of $200,000 in specie to New Orleans, to meet these demands on the government; and for the same pur- r e has sent, and has now on the way to New Or- ieans, one million of dollars in addition—making in ail twelve hundred thousand dollars in specie. 4th. Mr. Walker has made arrangements by which, at a cost of only three-eighths of one per cent, he can trans- fer any amount of specie from the north to New Orieans. He will make no unnecessary transfers, but whenever the War or Navy Department, who will no doubt perform their duty, give him notice that specie funds wiil be wanted at New Orleans, Mr. Walker will instantly trans- mit, at any time, the gold to that point, in any amount desired for public diture. Sth. And pow he juestion, why treasury notes are notsent to New Orleans for disbursement? To this there are two answers. All the treasury notes authorized by law and not previously used to meet the pressing de- mands upon the government, were advertised tor a premium, and all taken at a premium ranging from one- eighth to two per cent, under the sixty days’ public notice, on the 10th of April last, and more than twice as much more bid for than could be supplied. The reason, then, why treasury notes are not sent to New Orleans, has no connexion whatever with Corcoran & Riggs, as is most unjustly insinuated; but because there areno t present which can now be issued, and sent as Buy 1d to New Orleans, without a clear and palpable violation of the law, But suppose Mr. Walker oould now thus issue such treasury notes, which would all be immediately funded in the six per cent stock, when such notes and stock have now risen to a premium of five or six cent,what would be said if Mr. Walker should arbitrarily select and pay a particular class of creditors or contractors in New Orleans in such treasury notes, and thussacrifice five or six per cent of the funds of tne xovernment? What charges of injustice, of sacrifice of the public in- terests, and of favoritism to individuals, would soon be made by tne federal press, if the Secretary were to pur- sue such acourse! So far from favoring Corcoran & Riggs—who bid for the wnole joan at an eighth per cent premium—Mr, Walker not only gave all who bid more tne whole amount of their bids, : 8 he was bound to do, but to all who bid an eighth, the same as Corcoran & Riggs, Mr. Walker awarded the whole amount of their bi bce tend bay a oti Rs was not bound to do; e usual prac of egehe] th) loan the bid. a sors, could have apportioned among ders at an eighth, including Corcoran & Riggs, in propor, tion to their bids, which would have give near! the whole; instead of which, Mr. Walker ed to ai the bidders at an eighth the whole of their bids, except Riggs; thus giving to each om of the Blader at an ith a ee over Corooran leavin; be the Samcainder, Mr. Walker, then, as the records , went to the utmost extent that the law would permit him in diminishing the amount ble to Corcoran & Riggs. And now, then, we ask of the New Orleang Bulletin, and all the vege | esses which have copied its article, the simple act of justice which will be performed by publishing this vindication. Mr. Walker has Leper ordered twelve hundred thou- sand dollars in specie to New Osleans, and he is ready at any moment to send immediately, from time to time, as much more as he may be notified will be required for the wants of the government, and will do all that the law will permit him to advance the interest of the great south- western emporium. The new tariff on Mexican imports the drai specie from New Orleans, the duties realized under the Mexican tariff (partly of Gene- ral Scott, and ly of Mr. Walker) having already aealized nearly ‘8 million of and the current of specie will soon be from Mexico to New end New York. Tux Steamsuir Wasuinaton.—We leara from Mr. Maginn, the New York pilot who navigat- ed the steamship Washington to sea, that he took that noble vessel over the bar on Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock; and that immediately after he left her, she was going over the Atlantic ata tremendous rate, with all sails set. We wish her a quick and prosperous voyage. ‘Theatrical. Panx Turatre.—Mrs. Mason’s performance of Mre, Beverley, in the tragedy of the “ Gamester.” drew a tolerably good, but by no means a full, house at the!Park last evening. This character is one in which the higher ualities of her acting are displayed to great advantage. tow scenes are more touching than those here presented —no character fraught with a higher charm. than her's; ‘tis an appeal to the warmest sympathies, the tenderest ehords of the heart—such is her jonation of the un- fortunate bler’s wife. To-night Mrs. Mason appears as Julia, in the “ Hunchback,” Mr. Wheatley playing Sir Thomas Clifford. ‘The performers and other persons employed at this establishment have proffered their gratuitous ser- vices tor the benefit of that popular comedian, John Fisher, who, we regret to learn, continues still seriously indisposed. Wallack, Grattan, and other actors of re- pute, have volunteered for the occasion. and we hope to see on Saturday night, “ old Drury” filled to the ceiling. Bowrry Tueatar.—This will be a great evening at the Bowery theatre, if an opinion can be formed from the bill. Mr. Milner will take his farewell benefit, and a variety of amusements will be provided, which cannot fail to please all who shall have the good fortune to wit- ness them. The “Hunchback”? will be the first piece performed, in which Miss C. Wemyss will take her favo- rite character of Julia, and Mr. G. P. Whitlock, a youn; ntleman of great talent and promise, will make h rst appearance as Master Walter. Between this piece and the national drama of “Putnam,” which will con- clude the evening’s amusements, Mr. Brooks will dance the naval hornpipe, and the Virginia Minstrels will sing and play some of their most favorite melodies. Mile. Blangy left this city yesterday afternoon for Boston, where she will commence an engagement at the Athenaeum, as soon as the Italians have closed their season, of which this evening is the last. The graceful motion and truly artistical performances of Mile. B. will be appreciated, without doubt, at Boston, by those who are admirers of chaste and ‘elegant dancing. Tho beauties of attitude are not better presented than by Mile Blangy in some of her performances. Musical, Irattan Orena.—There was a very good attendance at Palmo’s last evening, and the opera of “Semiramis” was performed in oxcellént style. Barili having reco- vered from her late illness appeared on this occasion, Signor Sanquirico’s benefit, as a volunteer. She was re- ceived with the greatest marks of approbation, as was also Signora Pico, who assumed the c! ter of Arsace, her performances in which wero rapturously received.— Signors Benedetti and Beneventano both acquitted themselves bravely. They were in good voice, and made inte musio, “Semiramis” will be repeated on Saturday night. Castie Ganpex.—It must be borne in mind by our down town citizens, that if they wish to spend a pleasant evening, and enjoy excellent amusements, as well as fresh breezes and delicious ice creams, that Castle Garden is the place they must go to. Every evening the finest music is performed by the German Brass Band, and the cosmoramas, which are of themselves worth twice the price of admission to see, are open for all who have the discrimination to see them. VauxHatt Ganvex,—All who have had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the new company of Ethiopian minstrels, known as Campbell’s Ethiopian Opera Sere- naders, represent them as artists whose capability to split the sides of an audience is unexcelled. ‘They will perform again this evening. in Vauxhall Garden, one of the most agreeable places of amusement in the city. Herz and Sivori lately gave a splendid musical enter- tainment at the Planters’ House, in St. Louis, Sporting Intelligenc: Tux Yacut Race.—The annual regatta of the New York Yacht Club came off yesterday, and wasa really handsome affair. The boats, thirteen in number, start- edfrom their anchorage, off the Elysian Fields, Hobo- ken, the lightest yacht, Hornet, taking the lead. The ar- rangement, we understand, was, that the boats were to have a start of 40 seconds for every ton they fell short of the boone”. of the heavier boats ‘This arrangement jave the Hornet the start, while the Maria, Commodore tevens’s boat, being the largest in the fleet, was the last toleave the ground. They had a fine day, with a handsome breeze. and made excellent sport of it. At about three o’clock passengers began to throng the Ho- boken boats, and the paths leading to the Elysian fields were once more alive, and the groves were maie to ring | with the merry laugh of belles and beaux, merry chil- dren and happy birds. At four o’clock the fleet made its appearance down the bay, and all eyes and some glasses were turned in that direction.As they came nearer, Mr. Waterbury’s boat, the sloop Una, seemed to take the lead, and stretched across the river (the wind being ahead) from off Jersey City toa point near the old State Prison Dock. The Maria was the next boat astern, and as she lay nearer the wind (just at thistime) than'the Una, it was generally thought that she would make the stake boat ahead of all; but the Una was in experienced or at any rate, in expert, hands; and instead of making long tack and allowing’ the tide, which was running out, and very strong, to carry her below the Maria, she made the shortest tack possible, tnd then going about again stood away up the river, (which it will be remembered forms a large cove abave Hammond street) so that before tho spectators were aware that she had gone about at allshe was again standing on her course, going as near to the wind’s eye as possible, And now she nears the goal, the Maria is hard upon her, but the little Una is now the favorite; yet the Maria’s advocates are not few—up they come, dancing onward, onward, the Maria walking straight up towards the stake boat, and the Una above it, but to the eastward, while the westward or inner side must be pass- ed by the winner. Now the Una goes about, and com- ing down with the wind and tide passed under the stern of the stake boat, tacked again, and in less time than is requisite to tell the story, she passed the flag boat on the inner side, and thus came out champion of the day. The steamer Eureka, which was chartered to carry the members of the club down the bay and back, had some time previously come up,and was lying just off the stake. As the Una.came up along side of her, the passengers gave three cheers for the little victor which danced by, and after passing up the river some distance, came about and went down in search of the loiterers, The Una passed the required point at ten minutes before five, and the Maria three minutes afterwards. The third boat in was the schooner Cornelia, white hull with green bottom; the fourth, was the Syren; the fifth wasthe sloop Dread; sixth, the schooner Cygnet; seventh, the Hell-Gate pilot boat Hornet, great favorite by the way; eighth, schooner Spray; and ninth, the schooner Coquille, which Inst came up about fitty minutes after the win: ning boat had made the flag. ‘I'he other boats came u shortly after, and the fleet again anchored off the clu house, To-day, according to custom, the sport will be renewed, when an opportunity will be afforded for craft of all sizes to try their sailing qualities. Every thing that carries sails, and sails only, may with propriety enter. If the weather is fair, good sport may be ex- pected. An incident of an amusing character occurred at Hoboken yesterday while the boats were coming up. A Jersey constable, of about 200 pounds weight, and wearing @ shocking bad hat, was observed walking about among the crowd, looking as officially grand as a live constable could well look. He evidently had some important business on hand, and was eager for an op- portunity to consummate it; and good soul, as he was, he finally enlightened one of the lookers on by inform- ing him that o lawyer from New York had put the ne- cessary papers for the arrest of a non-resident, in his hands; the man to be arrested was on board the Eureka; the Eureka’s passengers would, of course, come ashore after the race; the lawyer was’ there, and would point out the man to be arrested; and when all this was done, the constable was to have for his services, besides his regular fee, $50—yes, fifty dollars, was to be his reward, and Hackensack jail was the destination of the non; resident, and no mistake. ‘The prospect of so good « tee for so small service, made the man happy and communt- cative. The gentleman to whom he told his story as ingeniously as possible, readily imagined how the matter would terminate, and could not keep 80 & joke, as this was likely to turn out, to himself, “and the constable’s story was soon known onthe ground. The steamer came up, and the constable looked more important than ever. ‘The boats came in, and the time had nearly arrived when the pas- rs ought to come on shore, The constuble took a ition to suit his purpgee. The Eureka got up her steam,and came nearer,wbhéh—oh ! the vanity of expected happiness !—she passed down the river, never Ianding so much as a fair and square rich man, let alone @ non-resi- dent debtor, for whose incarceration fifty dollars and costs would be humanely Bald. After the bont had got fairly on her way towards the city, we looked for the fleshy constable; but he had not been seen thereabouts since it first became known that the Eureka’s passengers were not going to land there. He was clearly poorer man, by fifty dollars, than he was two hours before. We might remark that the New York lawyer, who was to point out the non-resident and pay the $60, disappeared about the same time, Tue Race at tHe Union Counse.—There was a race yesterday, mile heats, for a match of $200, between H. Jones’ s. m. Lady Pearl, by Clarion, dam Alice Gray— and A. Conover's b, h, Langford, by Langford, dam Miss Matty, which was won ver: cantly, by ogre in two borin it heats. Time. 1.6544—2. The attendance was very ited Police In NCO. Robbed in an Omnibus.-A Mrs. Moss residing at No. 76 Hicks street, Brooklyn, was robbed of her silk purse containing $10 25, by some pickpocket,while riding yor- terday in one of the Bowery stages, The rascal suspected is rather tall, of a bloated and sallow complexion, black hair and eyes, stout built, a dull, stupid looking counte- nance, wore & brown sack coat, dark vest, and. glazed cap. Petit Larcenies.—Officer Jewitt. of the 3d ward, ar- rested yesterday afternoon a fellow called John Wil- liams, ona charge of stealing a pair of pantaloons, ya- lued at $4, the property of Mr. Attnond Williams, 196 Greenwich street. Committed for trial by Justice Drinker, A thievish looking fellow callud John Harri- son, was brought in by iceman. having in his pos- seasion a tub of butter valued at $4, belonging to Mr. Peter Mehan, residing at No, 62 Prince street, Justice Drinker committed him for trial. Stealing Clothing.—Oftieer Corneen ef the 6th ward, arrested yesterday two fellows called Wim. Carter and Patrick Bigley,on a charge of stealing from John Sweeny. Detained for examination by Justice Drinker. Petit Larceny.—Officer M Ginnis, of the 16th ward, arrested last t a man by the name of John M‘Anally, tre charge of tealing » truck chain for which an owner is wanted. Looked up by Justice Timpson. Democratic Mass in A mass of the democrats of New York was called sovonter lastin the Park, to the nomina- tions of | committee, of for the offices of Judges of this Judicial District; but in conse- quence of the ui state of the weather on the evening of that day, the meeting was postponed to last evening at half six o'clock. Pursuan' adjournment, the meeting was held last it to evening, and Faaxcis B. Curtin, Esq ,appointed chair} yan, and q number of other gentlemen appointed seore- ea. Mr. Braves read the address of 4 nlite — store the nominating com- ir. Livincston Lavi which were una: nimously passed, |» “tf Feselutionss Cxtarces O’Conon, Esq. on being called upon, made selected by the a ey remarks in ey ae the candi nominating committee, in the selection of said the greatest unanimity prevailed. H. arpa this fe referred cinctly to the past experiment which the voters of State were now ente: redicted the hap- Seen expressed by — sy and piest results from it. Doubts had the opponents of the measure; but the unanimity of the nominating committee, and the perfect absence of all disposition to riot and disorder which pre- vailed st the meeting, were to him a ‘guarantee that it would be suce . Of the several gentlemen whe were put forth for the suffrages of the voters of this city, all but two of them were well known as faithful administrators of public justice, and those two, from what he and the public knew of them, were competent and trustworthy. He said it had been urged against the democratic party that it would not coalesce with the whigs in making their nominations, but it had a good and sufficient reason for not #0 doii because by keeping separate, the voters of New Yor would have presented to them a greater number of can- didates, known to them, from among whom they could select the best and most competent. Mr. Curtine next addressed the meeting. He con- ulated the voters of this city on the triumphant suc- cess whi waited their nominations, and also on the complete absence of all disposition to riot and disorder which was observable in the meeting. ‘The following report was then offered to the meeting:— The Democratic Judicial Nominating Convention respect- fully report:— That, this bein this State have the first occasion when the people of is | een called upon to elect their Judges, the Con -ention have felt ponsibility res ‘upon them, and that in selecting men fxr these very important of they hada serious duty to perform to the whole com- munity. ‘The perpetuity of our republican institutions altogether de- re of the laws. ‘rom atu Judiciary, we can alone expect the impartial and fearless administration of justice. To it we are to look for the presery order, of the security of per- son and. property, and of the just di ‘of the various ich grow out of the relations \e heerfully rendered where the people ublic magistrates; with goot Judges be tolerated, but laws the most benign and effect when the duty of ing (0 iguorant or iacompetent men. To our Judges, therefore, is committed the most important power which it is possible tora people or a government to delegate. of ies they act directly fellow citizens, vil which reaches all classes, d the low, which extends its jon of society. It 1s not every 8 are the pursuits of men. ur Judges, therefore, must be men of no ordinary endowment, of great experience and extensive learning, embed not with a knowledge of the laws, but familiar with its pract application. nd judgment and be added the most thorough acqu 3 in short, the most unswerving integrity, must be united to un- doubted capacity, hefore the public can have confidence in their judicial decisio ns. ese are general considerations, but they ha’ ference to the city of New York.’ In this gre metropol transacted one half the legal bu: of the State. Before our city courts are brought the most intricate mercantile cres, involving large amoupts of property, re- quiring in their disposition the ‘most intimate knowledge of the law. ‘To place ignorant, incompetent. or racticabl such a station would be fraught with th ‘To correct their errors would greatly pense of suitors, or lead to disastrous or ruinous delays. Sensibly impressed with the great importance of this sub- ject, the convention determined to make the very best selec- tion in their power; aud they feel a proud consciousness that the result the y have arrived at must commend itself not only to the great politic: pity they in this instance represent, but to reflecting men of ‘With great una Judi and whom the pu : ‘ar—whose great ex e- rience upon the bench is of incalculable value, and whose high character, known impartiality, and acknowledged capacity, fully entitle them to this mark of confidence, To have placed none but new, and untried, and inexperienced men in our Courts, would have been a dangerous experiment: pominated all the exi ‘This they consiiered but an act of jt yar ju ry—men with id the convention felt that they but consulted the public ferest by selecting men whose past career forded the best guarantee of heir fitness for For the Superior Court and the Court of Common Pleas, present judges have been nominated. with the except Chief Justice Jones, who has been placed in nomination for the Supreme. Court, and in whore stead the convention hare to them nod and competent judg eral Considerations have influenced the convention to place in no- ination the present able District Attorney, who has. die- charged his onerous duties with remarkableabilty, prompenes, m} tality. vith these convictions, the convention submit the following judicial ticket. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS. FOR JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS. Appison Garpiner, of Monroe. Graexe C. Bronson, of Albany. Cuanrves H. Rucors, of Dutchess. Freesonrn G. Jewett, of Onondaga. FOR CLERK OF THE COURT OF APPEALS. Cuances 8. Benton, of Herkimer. FOR JUDGES OF SUPREME COURT. , Samus. Joes, Joun W. EpMonps. Henny P. Epwarps. FOR JUDGES OF SUPERIOR COURT. Tromas J. Oaxs.ny, Aanon VANDERPOEL, Lewis H. Sanproro. FOR JUDGES OF COMMON PLEAS. Micnae. Uxsnor: Incranam, Cuarues P. Dary. FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Joun McKron. EP. The meeting then adjourned, Law Intelligenc: Usitep States District Court—Before Judge Betts. June 2.—The grand jury, for the June term, was sworn in this morning. His Honor shortly addressed them, stating that there were seven or eight caseson the oa- lendar, none of which were of a serious character, all consisting of attempts by sailors to create revolts, There were, he said, two other offences, consisting of char; against officers of the mercantile marine, for inflicting cruel and unusual punishment on individuals of their crews; he then stated the acts of Congress relating to those offences and theextent of the jurisdiction of the grand jury and their various duties, after which they re- tired and an unfinished cause was taken up. The grand jury, in the course of the day, returned true bills against the fotlowing persons: Geo. Johnson, Geo. Wiison and Thomas Doherty, tor an attempt to mutiny on board the ship Southerner; and Frederick Lacoy, for stabbing Jacob Horsch on board the schooner Macon, Cnanceny—Before the Vice Chancellor—June 2.—In the matter of the Juckson Marine Insurance Company.— ‘There was® motion on an exception to a report made by Master Fowler. It appeared that in April last a petition was presented by various persons interested in the af- fairs of the company. for a receiver over its assets. On the 28th of April, his honor made an order referring it to the Master to examine and ascertatn who were suitable persons to be appointed a recviver or receivers, and the fitness of the persons to be selected; and also to ascer- tain and fix the ameunt of security to be given. and report on the fitness of the persons to be proposed as such surety. ‘I'wo sets of persons were proposed as re- ceivers. The company proposed Messrs. Stebbins and Woodruff and another set were proposed by the petitions. The petitioners objected to Messrs, Stebbins and Wood- ruff, on the ground only that they were officers of the company, and interested {o ite atfaize; that they were to be the accounting parties, and, if appointed, would be accounting to themselves, and although personally there could be no objection against them, they contended they were objectionable upon that ground. ‘The Master selected out of the set proposed by the petitioners, Mr. Jeremiah P. Tappan, and reported that he wasa fit and Proper person to be appointed receiver, and also that he entered into the necessary security. ‘Io the report the company excepted, contending that there peing no per- sonal objection to’ Mr. Stebbina but that of his being connected with the company, that in all other respects ho was perfectly eligible, and the master ought, from the fact of the connection, and his knowledge of tho affairs of the company, have ‘selected him in preference to Mr. Tappan, Tho Vice Chancelior said that, in the proceod- ings before him, there was not the slightest imputation cast on Mr Stebbins, or ay of the officers of the com- pany; and ifhe had been deciding on the question in the character of a Master of the Court, he might, perhaps, have made another selection; but as Master Fowler had selected Mr. Tappan, and there was no objection urged against him, he, the Vice Chancellor, would defer to the opinion of the Master, and ‘confirm the report. Report confirmed: Mr. Ketchum for the company; Mr. H. Owen for the petitioners Common Peas, June 2—Before Judge Ul: hoeffer.—Jas. Kiernan vs, William Renwick.—'This was an xction by the endorser against the maker of two promissory notes, amounting in gross to $404 79. The defence was a set Off against one of the notes, aud that it was also an ac- commodation note, given without consideration, The case is adjourned, Before Judge Daly.—.4bm, B Landes and David Lan- des vs, Andrew Githooly and another.—This was an uc- tion for a quarter's rent. The plaintiffs let to the de- fendants premises in Nassau «treet for a certain term, and ertain rent. Pending the lease, the former made some alteration in the premises, by which the lat- ter allege, they were damnitied, and now insist upon recovering the damages. A similar action has been brought every quarter for the last year. The case is adjourned. 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