The New York Herald Newspaper, July 22, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. MB. BENNETTS LRTTERS FROM RUROPE, Lonnon, July 2, 1847. I have now been nearly three weeks in Eng- land, and in that time have travelled from one end of the country to the other—fromthe British Channel, in the South, to the head ofthe Murray Firth, in the North—trom Southampton to Inver- ness. Inthattime, also, [have spent the last week in London. Travelling throughout England is re- duced to morning excursions—or at most to those of aday’s length. You cantouch the two extre- mities of the realm, in either direction, in the brief compass of a day. Railroads have made greater progress here than in the United States; but we are far ahead of them in electricity, as ret. : Thus far, England and her dependencies are decidedly in the midst of a revolution in all her laments of society—but as yet, it is slow, gra- dual, fragmentary, piecemeal, narrow, undige ed, and coming on by fits and starts. Ihave just renched England inthe midst of a most remark- able and interesting transition state—and I do not know but I may remain here a couple of months of 80, just to study out its present ten- dencies. There are certain points of prominent interest in England which are closely associated with the progress of things and the present pros- peritvy of the Uuited States. The crops, the foreign policy, the political eondition, the com- mercial prospects of England, have all a greater interest to us than those of any other country in Europe. What is the prospect of the present crops 1 ‘What may be the future condition of the grain markets ? What is the foreign poliey of England relative to the Mexican war? What is the ten- dency of the present transitions of English poli- tics and society 3 All these questions are of great interest, and I think a couple of months might be profitably spent in their investigation, previous to my return— for it is very evident that hereafter, the United States will be considered one of the great pow- ers of the world, and will be more intimately connected with the movements of society and government in Europe than ever the founders of the republic anticipated. The Anglo-American republic has already entered upon a great nation- al career—and nothing on earth can prevent her from becoming, in due course of time, a greater nation then ever the sun shined upon. Every public man, either statesman or newspa- per writer, must hereafter give more attention to these questions, and less to the small movements of local factions and the narrow interests of poli- ticians. The differences and disputes of the lo- cofocos and the whigs, sink into immeasurable insignificance betore the higher objects of na- tional progrese—foreign policy—the growth of the republic—and the principles which should be the basis of all public conduct. Those ori- ginal principles of human rights which must agitate Europe for years, if not centuries, are all settled with us, or very nearly so. The last meagre fragments of inequality, which are found only in particular localities, are fast disappear- ing before the lights of the age in the United States. The national energies and the national mind can hereafter be principally directed to en- courage and foster the national movement to that point of greatness whic: nothing can arrest but an order of Providence himeelf. The Mexican war, with all its evils and its drawbacks, is one of those elements of progress which has probably produced the deepest sensa- tion in Europe that they have felt since the French revolution. We have been astonishing them in detail for many years back—and in vari- ous ways too, by our industry, our commerce, our manufactures, our railroads, &c., &c.; but rely upon it, the biggest sensation which has yet been produced in Europe, has been caused by the Mexican war. That great enterprise has im- measurably thrown every thing behind, and pro- duced already two classes of thinkers, reasoners, and debaters on American affairs. In England and France the feelings are fear, surprise, hatred, dislike, among all the adherents of the existing governments and present condition of society. That a republic, under a system of universal suf- frage, can be a great nation, equally adapted for peace or war, has been a problem hitherto pro- nounced by the politicians of Western Europe, an utter impossibility. They are afraid of its influence among the masses of the starving white slaves of Europe. It isa singular truth, that in Germany alone, there is sympathy for the United States move- mente in Mexico; and this is among the higher classes of society. I have an extraordinay fact to state on this point. Not long since, an appli- cation was made by one or more young officers in the military service of Prussia, for letters to the United States, for the purpose of entering her armies as volunteers in the present war with Mexico. One of these applications was from a. young officer, high in the Prussian army, and closely connected with the upper ranks of socie- ty. Through Chevalier Bunsen, the Prussian Minister in London, he has procured letters to some of the American generals, and probably is now on his way to the United States, to serve as a volunteer. He is a sort of German Lafayette, and will be followed by many other German military men of high rank, and singular enthu- siasm. In fact, it is only in Germany that the present policy and progress of the United States are ap- preciated—and there, justice 1s done and express- ed, even among the higher ranks of society—and particularly by Young Germany. The war with Mexico is considered a step, however disa- greeable, in the progress of that civilization which is to spread over the whole earth. With barbarous, or semi barbarous nations, no pro- gress can be made but by hard knocks on the head. ‘India and China can only be civilised in that unpleasant method. The civilization of all South Amerioa, as conferred upen them by the Spanish race, is of a character scarcely superior to that of India before the English conquered it, or of China in its present condition. The Ger- mans believe that the Anglo American republic, a race of people sprung from themselves, is dea- tined to spread a higher order of civilization over the whole continent of South and North America. This is the belief they entertain, and this causes the sympathy felt in Germany for the United States. Bat England and France fee! differently, and this difference arises from the jealousy and dread of both these governments. On a future occasion I will enter more minutely into these points, In the meantime, I shall study the policy and tendency of these governments towards the United States on the Mexican war. There can be no doubt of this trath—that both England and France, if it were practicable, would interfere to- morrow between the United States and Mexico, and seek to establish a monarchy there, as a bar- rier to the United States. They would make it another kingdom of Greece, if they dared to venture upon such a project. The commercial interests of England with the United States, alone prevent such interference. I am persuad ed also that the conquest and retention of Mex co by the United States, would even be tolerated by England, if we were to acknowledge the Mexican debt—about $80,000,000—and ultimate- ly make Mexico pay her bondholders in Europe, principal and interest. On that ground, the United States may retain the possession of all Mexico, so far as English policy is concerned. Joba veres th much more. But before I close, a word of the grain cropa. Wherever I have been, they are superb—yet it is acknowledged that a large deficiency wili ex ist, be the erops ever so good. Not one half of the potato has been planted thie year, and even of that, it is doubtful if there is not another fail- ure. Lord John Russel and many others be- lieve there will be another failure of the potato, and they ought to know, At all events, Europe will now require a permanent annual supply from the United States. This is certain. Exrrcrep News From Evrope—Tur Baxers —Prics oF Fiour.—Persons would suppose that the speculators in flour and other produce, re- ceived a surfeit of news by the steamship Bri- tannia, which arrived at Boston a few days since, bringing to them the unpleasant intelli- gence that, in consequence of the prospect of a good harvest, the quotations had receded to a point ruinous to many of them, but excellent for the unfortunate people of the old world, who have been suffering from famine for a year or more past. Notso, however. They are anxious- ly awaiting the arrival of the American steam- ship Washington, which is twelve days at sea to-day. They will very soon be gratified, for that steamship will, in all probability, make a short passage. The news by the expected arrival will be six days later than that brought by the Britannia. If the promising weather which prevailed when the last mentioned vessel sailed, continued to the time of the sailing of the Washington, the mar- kets, of course, cannot have improved, unless the potato disease has made its appearance. In the latter case, the markets may have rallied slightly, but not sufficiently to alter materially the price ofgrain. The slightest advance, however, would be welcome intelligence to many in this country whose solvency may depend on it. When men gamble in.breadstuffs, they become desperate, and will hold en to what they have, in the hope, no matter how remote, that matters may assume & shape favorable to their interests. We have no doubt, that there are hundreds in this country in this coadition, at the present hour, who will go by the board if the Washing- ton’s news does not cause an advance in the ar- ticles they possess. Flour has reached a point in this market be- low which it cannot very well go. Five dollars a barrel is low enough—indeed, we do not wish to see it lower. At that price, the farmer will re- ceive a remuneration for his toil and labor; and when the farming interest is prospering, the country at large is prospering. We question, however, if it is as low as the bukers wish “itto be. Aithough it islow enough to enabie them to give their customers much larger loaves than they do—for a good healthy boy of five years old can eat three of them for breakfust—we perceive but a small increase in their size. .ndeed, there is not much difference between their weight now and what it was when flour was eleven dollars a barre. These workers in dough must reform. If they do not, our housekeepers will get into the habit of baking their own, bread—a habit that will injure the bakers a great deal. Some people are desirous of having an ordi- nance passed which would compel bakers to sell their bread by the pound. Such a course would be ridiculous. We have too many laws already. Let the housekeepers bake their own bread, and the bakers will soon knock under, and give them a good sized loaf. Sreamsutp Iris arrived yesterday morning, completing her first voyage to Charleston. The passengers on her return trip, appeared to be sat- isfied with the performance of the ship, and have expressed their approbation in a complimentary card to Capt. Spinney. xf ‘Theatricals, Bowray Taxatne.—The three pieces which were performed at the Bowery theatre last evening, will be repeated to-night; a convincing proof that they are much liked by the patrons of that establishment. We don’t neehow it could be otherwise, for they are extreme ly interesting, and well worth soeing. With Mr. Mar- shall and Mr. Burke, and the excellent stock company, together with the judicious selection of pleces, adapted as well to disolay their talen.e as to amuse and please the audience,on the part of the manager, this estab- lishment maintains its popularity, is nightly filled by respectableaudiences. No weather affects the rush that is made there nightly. ‘The French ballet company will appear again this eve- ning at Palmo’s Opera House, in & now ballet comigue, entitled “La Diable Rouge,” or the Vine Dressers of Como, end also in a grand divertisoment. In addition to the attraction which the ballet company offers, Miss Mary Duff, Miss Mitchell, and Mr. Thomas Flynn, will appear im the popular farce, ofthe “Dumb Belle.” ‘The bullet company have met with decided suocoss since their arrival among us, and we have every reason to think that they will have a continuance of it. Their dancing ws very graceful and chaste. we would like to see te deux between Mad’lle Blangy and Via It would draw # crowd. Where {s Blanj whole. Palmo’s aff rds much pleasure every evening to our jaded and fatigued citizens. CastLe Gaxpex.—The performances for this eve ning consist of the musical burletta of “The Two Gre- gories,” and the vaudeville of the “Rendezvous,” in which those favorites and excellent comedians, Messrs Holland, Walcott, Everard, Arnold, the Misses Phillips and Clarke, Mre, Isherwood, and the other members of this talented company, will appear. Those who have once seen Holland and Walcott in the “Two Gregories,”” will be sure to nee them again, as their style of comic acting belongs to themselves alone—they ure the very life of any company to which they belong Miss Clarke is alson very attractive feature, and seems to have a perfeot knowledge of effect; and Miss Phillips, in the respective ballads which she sings, is much admired for sweetness of voice and moc est demeanor. Added to this trait of character, is the dancing by the Misses Wells aud La Petite Maryanne—they are enoored in almost every dance, Thus far, the proprietors have reason to be pleased in their judicious selection of per- formers, for they have good houses, and the most respeo- table oltizens. Who can resist such pleasing amuse- ments, and the enjoyment of a lounge or promenade on the balcony of this beautiful location. which is S ments during Junk, from the baleony, by going early in tho evening Many have inquired why the Chinese women are not exhibited? We are not aware that there are any of the elestial fulr sex on board; or, 11 80, perhaps they are opt back till they ure somewhat soclimated, and re- covered from the fatigue of a long voyage. VavsHart—This neat saloon, we regret to say, is not ‘as well patronized as the exertions of the proprietor de- serves. Those who have scon the automata figures ex- hibited by Mons. Delacroiz, speak very favorably of them, and of the amusing comic songs, duets, and glees of the vooal company engaged there. Mr Quayle,a very deserving man, takes a benefit, on Friday evening next, when it is hoped bis friends will give him a bumper. Mr. Collins, the much admired delineator of Irish cbaracter, arrived in thiv oity yesterday, after filling a series of very successful engagements in Buffalo and the South. His next appearance will be in Boston, whence he returns to New York, and afterwards proceeds to Philadelphis. Few actors have met with more success than Mr. Collins has since his arrival in the United States, and but few there are more deserving of it. ‘The Ravels are said to be very popular at the Howard Atheneaum, Boston, where they draw crowded houses, notwithstanding the excessively warm weather. The Viennoise Children gre giving entertainments at Lowell. Mary Taylor and Chippendale wore still at St, Louis on the 12th inst. Mr. Murdoch is playing at the National theatre, Cin- cinnati. e day, can Musical. We understand that Hera and Sivori intend giving » grand concert at New Brighton, Staten Island, shortly, and that they have engaged asteamboat to convey passen- gers from Clifton, Fort Hamilton, Stapleton, Jersey City, Brooklyn, &e., to the concert, and takethem back again. This will be the first time that these celebrated artists ever performed together in this vicinity, and it will no doubt be a great treat to our fashionables,who are pining for amusement. Sporting Intelligence, The steamboat race on the °) likely to come off. The challenge of Capt. Appleby, backing the Sultana against any boat on the lakes, for a race between Buffa- Jo and Chicago, 1000 miles and back, for $5000, it is anid wilt be accepted by M. Read, who has pitched on the Niagara for the trail. Both vessels burn coal, and no landing at intermediate ports, for wooding up, will be necessary. Tur Wearner.—On Tnesday morning, at sunrise, the thermometer at Boston stood 74 degrees ; at 10 o'lock, A. M., it marked #4, A fine easterly wind prevailed on Sundey and Monday. fe Cauqonsa=By ih planet | we have received a selection of Culifornia and Sandwich Island papers, among which ure copies of the Californian, of Montery; Star, of Yerba Buena,and the Friend, published at Honolulu, 8.1. They contain nothing later ‘than that which we have already given. Commodore Biddle, with the Columbus, remained at Monterey. The fol- lowing notification was issued immediately on his arrival at that place:— The blockade ‘of all the Portas and inlets on the west coast of mexico. south of San Diag. daslared by Commodore Stockton of the navy of Py aited States.on the 19th day of August last, is here- ano In virtue of authority from the President of the United ‘States, 1 do hereby declare the ports of Masatian and Guymas, on the west coast of Mexico, to bein of blockade ; and with the view to the strict enforcement thereof, a competent force will be stationed before the blockaded ports at as early # period as practicable. Neutral vessels lying in eithvr of the blockaded ports will be permitted to retire within trenty days from and after the commencement of the bloc! , Given on beard the United States ship Columbus, at Monterey, this fourth day of Merch, A. D. 1847. JAMES BIDDLE, Com’dg th Squadron in the Pacific. Monterey, March 14, 1847. 5) high degree of prosperity; its unabeltered from the any big! 0 ; it 1s unshelter: m the winds, whic catigenuee frit great violence from the north, and although one side of the bay is exceed- ingly fertile. the opposite, for miles and miles, is a sandy waste. At the present time there is the greatest want here of all the necessaries of life, save beef; ne provisions or clothes to be had for love or money. Monreney, Catirornia, Marob 17, 1647. harbors, bays, outlets, We are enjoying the day. The more Irish any of our neighbors are, of course the more enjoy the diver- sions of the place, The band from the ‘Columbus’? will play in the afternoon at the house of Thomas O. Larkin. who has invited the ladles of Monterey and the navy and army officers in port. We have at anchor Columbus, Commodore Biddle; Independence, Commodore Shu brick. Savannah leaves to-morrow for home. Warren. Capt. Hull. Erie, oommanded by Lieut. Turner, bound to Dabu; Lexington, Capt. Bailoy; the Thomas H. Per- ius, Bafnstable’ Vandalia and Moscow, of Boston, are dally expected from San Francisoo, The ThomasH. Per- kins, with Col. Stevenson and troops, left Rio de Ja- neiro with the other rts, who are to touch at Val- paraleo. ‘The Congress, Commodore Stockton, we look from San Diego. Portsmouth is off San Blas and Ma- satlan, Cyane is at San Francisco. ‘There has, for the first time since 1621, been a light fall of snow in this place. Since 1840 wo have not had season of rain as this winter, Liege to obange of fi ver twenty of the men sna Somen, “who travelled too slow, had to remain In the California mountains, where they perished. There were others who endured the cold and hunger,and came tn, though in distress, “Svany of the emigrants are yet with Col. Fremont, at the Pueblo de los Angeles, miles south of this. ' They are to be disbanded or re-or- ganized under Gen. Kearny. The harvest of California will be very geod this year. Much flour has been brought from m. ‘This traae will soon end in C. The Sacra- mento River will soon produce sufficient for home and outward consumption. Gen. Kearny and Col. Mason have accepted an invi- tation to remain at the house of Mr. Larkin until they have @ government house. Com. Stockton having twice taken California, onoe in connection with Gen. K., goes home this summer. The Californians are tired with thelr “ pronunciamento,” in September to January, and have retired to their homes to attend to their ranchos. Most of the Mexican officers and some natives, have fied to Sonoma, in such a hurry as to forget to see whove brand their horses had—the owners know. The Mormens who came in the Brookline, are sepera- ting, finding business or work as they can. Lots of land in towns in this country, of 60 to 100 yards square, that the alcaldes, up to 1846, sold for under $30, are now held at $200 to $1000, according to location. We expect an emigration this year of 6000 souls. List of officers attached to the U. 8. ship Columbus. bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Biddle, at Monterey :— Captain T. W. Wyman, commanding; Commander T. O. Selfridge; Lientei Pereival Drayton, H. French. James H Strong, George W. Chapman, J. B. Randolph; Acting Livutenanta, Lewis McLane, Madison Rush, Act- ing Master, J. M. Wainwright; Fleet Surgeon, B. Tick- nor; Past Assistant Surgeon, Charles F. B. Guillou; as- sistant Surgeon, D. L. Brien; Purset, Edward T. Dunn; Chaplain, J. W. Newton; Professor of Mathematics. Mor- decal Yarnall; Past Midshipmen, D. M. Fairfax, Andre J, Drake, T. MeLanahan; Midshipmen, J. B. Stewa: W. Stevenson, John G.' Whitaker, N. H. Van Zandt. David A. McDermut, Charles R, Graham, Edward A Selden, Jonathan Young, 8. B. Luce, A. R. Simmons, G. Harrison, jr; Commodore's Secretary, E. St. Clal Clark; Commodore’s Clerk, Joseph Lewis; Captain’ Clerk, Robert Harris; Commander's Clerk, J. L. Keffu Purser’s Clerk, William H. ; Boatewain, V. R. Hall; Gunner, T. Robinson; Carpenter, Jonas Dibble; Sailmaker, Robert C. Rodman; Marine Officers, Captain Henry B, Tyler; Commanding Marine Guard, 2nd Lieut. John C, Cash, Police Intelligenc Charge of Perjury.—Officersvewart, of the third dis- triet police, arrested yesterday, a man by the name of Jesse W. Conklin, a rosident of Patehogue, Long Inland, on a warrant, issued by Justice Osborne, wherein he stands charged with swearing falsely to an affidavit be- fore Judge Daly, in the court of Common Pleas. It aj pears tuat aman by the name of Thomas Bi, Conklin in the above court for $2300, are in the lega course)of proceedings,and a declaration was served upon Conklin, who it seems denied tie fact, made an affidavit to that effect, which affidavit ‘is deemed false and material tothe matter at issue, A hearing in the case will oome off before Justice Osborne, at 11 o'clock —Officer Stewart arrested yesterday a man by the name of John Maloney, whom he found at No. 22 Ann street, ona charge of violently assaulting his sister-in-law. by drawing out @ pistol and threaten- ing to take her life. Justice Osborne held him to bail in $200 to keep the peace for six months. Charge of Stealing a Bank Book.—A Millerite preach- er, by the nat f Samuel 8. Snow, or who styles him- self the * Messenger of the Lord,” was arrested day by a police iteuling a ban! on the Seaman's Ba: containing of $36, belonging to Edgar Neville, residing at No. 56 Gold street. On the arrest of the accused, the bank book was found in his possession The case will be heard before Justice Drinker this forenoon, when, no doubt, Mr. Snow will be able to explain the matter satis- factorily. Inthe meantime Mr. Snow was allowed to go on his parole of honor. Arrest of a Dishonest Servant.—Constable Joseph arrested yesterday a woman by the name of Ann Smith. on a charge of robbing her employers. It appears she was + ngaged in May last by a Mrs. Drady, residing at 115 South street, where, after a short time, she o ven dollars, together with several ar- dron off The next place ired ard, dentist, No. 425 Pearl street. where, in a few daysshe carried off a set of teeth valued ‘at $10, and various articles of wearing apparel. The of- ficer discovered her secreted in a room at No. 6 Batavia street. The teeth and clothing were recovered by the officer, and Justice Osborne locked her up for trial. Brooklyn Intelligence. ‘Tue Cuanren Convention.—The members of the Charter Convention assembied at four o’clock yesterday, and entered upon the business which they were elected to perform. . ‘An application from John W:"Lomas, soliciting the tavet Teporter to the Convention, was read and re- ferred to the committee on expenses. ‘A motion was made that the sum of $295 be appro- tiated for publishing the proceedings of the Convention. Referred to the committee on expenses, A motion that one hundred ot ne of the City Charter be printed for the use of the members. Ado . ‘A motion that the Convention apply to the Common Counoil, and request their assistance in giving mforma- tion in regard tothe City Charter. Withdrawn. Several resolutions of an unimportant character were passed. Adjourned to next Wednesda: Law Intelligence. Common Puras, July 91.—Before Judge Ingraham— Pairick Ferrall vs, James Cody-—This was an action of Assault and battery. The defendant occupied premises in Greenwich street, owned by the plaintiff. who on the 10th of March Inst, between 8 and 9 o’clock in the morn lng went to the premises, and demanded a monthly rent, which he said was duo. The defendant replied that it that when it became due. he, defendant, pay it, and ordered plaintiff out of the store; the plaintiff not having gone as quickly as defendant wished the latter laid hands on him and pushed him out, and in doing #0, tore the buttons of his coat and the coat also, For this, the plaintiff brought an action to re- cover damages. The defence was that defendant did not use any force in putting the plaintiff out; that plaintiff had come to the store before the rent was actually due, and demanded it in an insulting manner; that defendant ordered him out of the store, and that having refused to go out, plaintiff used no more force than was necersa- ry. Thejury found a verdict for defendant, without leaving theirneats, For plaintiff, Schaffer and Carpen- ter; for defendant, Bluntand Henry. wtitia Riker vg. John L. Moore and Geo. Fair, Ad- ministrators of John N. Moore, deceased. This was an action for work and labor. The plaintiff's counsel stated that plaintiff was a colored woman, who was born in the family of deceased, lived with him as servant upwards of 23 years, and that Mrs. Moore, the wife of deceased, who died six or eight years ago, on her dvath bed requested her husband to continue the plaintiff in his service, and at his death to make some provision for her; that Mr Moore had retained her until his death, which happened in January. 1846, byt made no prevision for her; she now brings her action for $8 a month for a term of twenty. eight years. The defence was, that plaintiff was paid up to the death ot Mr. Moore, at the rate of $48 month, except the last month, and was paid that by the xecu- tors, after his death. The evidence of Mrs. Elisabeth Moore, the sister-in-law of deceased, taken de bene esse, was read to show that plaintiff admitted the fact of hor having been paid, and that it was not for wages she brought the present snit, but to recover a maintenance out of the estate of Mr. Moore. Thejury, without leav- ing their seats, found a yerdict for defendanta. For plainti, Mr, Smith; for defendant, Mr. E. Sandford. Iw Cyampens—Before Judge Edmonds—The Slave Case.—This matter is further postponed until Friday morning. Court Carenpan— Common Pleag, July 22d,—Before Indge | i Nos. 97 to 144 inclusive. Serrovs Accipent on trax Norwicn anp Wor- cesTer Rat~roap —On Tuesday, a train of cars, loaded with iron, became detached from the ongine et the top of the elevation of the road, at the town of Webster, and returning with furious speed, oame in con- | tact with an upward passenger train, the’ collision de- molishing the engine and several cars, killing the en- ginéer and seriously injuring some eight or teu pas- wengers, te takes place to-day. or THE Phockssto: Band, (mounted) fi German Hussaray cot strman Horse Guards, ‘aptain: and Captuin Finck, Lafayette Fudlters, as Guard of Honor, ommanded by Captain Wilson, fen conte at Areonal ohty of rhe = of the lamented Capt io Zabris- Captain Leurssen’s troop. Captain Leurssen’s troop. Relatives of the deceased and M 2a Corporations of the Cith layors and Corpora’ jes of se New York and Brookl; Officers of the Army and Navy, (in uniform.) Officers of the lst Division, (in uniform.) Officers of Infantry, (in uniform.) In ndeace Guard. ‘apt. Reynolds, New Lafayette Guard. French Corps. ‘Wastingice, Guard and other Infantry Corps. ‘ifle Rangers, Captain Parker. lax oF MARCH, The body will be resvived at 3 o'clock, P. M.,on Thurs- day, the 22d inst , at Pler No. 1 East river; the command wil ‘then march up Broadway to Canal street, to steam- boat Frank. The body then left in charge of Captain Wilson’s Guard of Honor to be conveyed to Fort Lee, where it will be passed to the proper authorities of New Jersey. A short address will be Caged Capt. Ino. 1, Mumford, late of the Governor's G at the foot of Canal street. Minute guns are to be fired on the Battery, om board the Frank. and at Bull's Ferry.when the boat is in sight. A aged will be fired at Fort Lee, on the arrival of the y- « Tue Weatuen.—Yerterday was an Lo pened sort of ay, the atmosphere having been considerably cooled down, after the rain and heavy thunder storm of the a previous night. The thermometor in the early part of the day ranged up to 82 dej and we had a soft shower of rain about one o’clock, the wind blowing from the south-west. ‘I'he evening was cool and agreea- ble. We had also a shower about six o’clock. At Mon- tioello, Sullivan county, ou the 19th inst., the thermome- ter stood at 99 in the shade. Bayx Deravication.—-Considerable excitement was created within the walls of the Leather Manufacturer's Bank a few days since, by the announcement that a large sum was deficient in the cash account. It appears that one of the officers of that institution is a defaulter for about forty thousand dollars, » ion of which the directors have hopes of recovering. ‘The party implicated has been under arrest several days, and the probability is that his secret detention is principally with a view to arrange the affair to the satisfaction of both parties. As there are a large number of stockholders interested in the result of the matter, we shall watch the proceed- ings very closely. Our City Gursts.—The officers of the French steamer Union, Eager visited the City Hall, and several of our public institutions, as gues‘s of the city. A full report of the entertainment. Titsy by the Mayor and Common Council, will be found in to-morrow’s Herald, the press of other matter precluding its insertion to- A A dinner is to be given to the officers of the Union this evening, at Delmonico’s Hotel, by the French and American citizens of New York. No doubt the party will be numerous. Tur Cuinese Juxx.—A few people, pretending, of course, to superior wisdom, and ignorant of every thin; pertaining to China and the Chinese, naving assert that the Junk. now attracting so much attention in our harbor, is not in reality a Junk, but an affair manufac- tured for deception by a down east Yankee, we make room for the following communication from ship- master, whoexaminea the strange craft from stem to stern, which shows conclusively her traecharacter. He javing seen in the papers a ition to impress the public with a belief that the Chinese Junk is an im- position, got up in this quarter for exhibition, I have been induced to visit her with a view to ascertain the fact; and have examined her from stem to stern, in every particular. Jam satisfied that she is of Chinese origins and that there is no ption. She has the pearance of having been built about three years, an: have seen much service ery thing pertaining to her, andon board, indicate her “truly Chinese.” 1 spent three hours on board, and was much gratified in viewing the peculiar construction of the vessel, her bamboo railings, oe rattan sails. rattan , bark hawsers, wood anchors, and various windlasses on different parts of the deck, for the purpose of hoisting the sails, rud- der, anchors, &c. Add to which, the cabins are pro- fusely decorated and embellished with curious Chinese furniture, i , ko. &6., too numerous to desoribe. She may be termed a“ floating museum of rare and rich Chinese curiosities,” embracing numerous ios ; who appear pleased to see the visiters,.and for attention shown them making presents of trifling alee. No petson can spend 25 conte with greater satisfaction. [heard a number express surprise how she ever ‘As [am familiar with the prevalence of the the different seasons of the year, I soon solved the mystery by stating that the monsoon winds blow from north to south in the Indian Ocean, extending trom latitude 26 N. to latitude 28 8., for six successive months, commencing in October, which must have brought her around the Cape of Good Hope, when she must have soon got into the trade winds, which blow from east to west perpetually between the latitudes of 28 N. and 28 8.,entirely across the Atlantie Ocean. When she quit the trade wind, she took the southerly wind prevalent on our coast at’ this season of the yrar, which brought her into port; she having with trifling exception been before the wind the whole passage, She is lily adapted tos head wind, and will probably be taken by steam to the principal ports of the United States, thence go to Havana, England. France, Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean, by which time the owners will have made money enough to give the Junk her freedom. Tue Amenicay Institute.—In_the report of the “Farmers’ Club,” in yesterday's Herald, the October Fair of the Institute wasinadvertently put down for the 20th of October, instead of Monday. the 6th. This Fair receives articles for exhibition, at Castle Garden, on the first and second days of October. Ewrcnation.—Those interested in settling emigrants In the Wester country would do well to refer to the notice of # large land sale in another oulumn. Finr.—A fire broke out yesterday morning, about 11 o'clock, at No. 18 William street, but was promptly ex- tinguished by the police, Mxuancnory Occurencr.—Yesterday afternoon, « tail bout,containing several boys or men, was seen to cap- size at the lower point of Blackwells Island, and while the individuals were struggling to save themselves, it ix anid that no less than six or eight vessels sailed close by them, without an effort being made by those on board to rescue them from a watery grave. Their perilous situa- tion was at last discovered by James A. Smith, residing at the foot of 36th street, who immediately 6 into @ boat, and pushed off to render what ass could, hoping, at least, to save one of the party,whom he then saw clinging to the side of the capsized boat; but before he could reach it, that one had algo lost his hold boat was soon righted by Mr. Smith, wr to the foot of 26th street. The nam the boat proved to be the “Sea Gull.” A black summ ue sack cont, a pair of casimere pantaloons, a striped vest, a straw hat, a small basket. fishing rods, reels, &e., were found either in the boat or floating near. Mr. Smith's attempt was well made, though untortunate- ly he did not wucoeed in saving any life. The wind at time was blowing quite fresh. Diep From tHe Errects or Hrat.—Coroner Wal- ters was called to hold an inquent yesterday, upon the body of Patrick Sheridan, @ native of Ireland, aged 33 yoars, who was at work as laborer. ov Monday last, in @ sower. and died yesterday morning from the effects of heat. Verdict accordingly. Fatan Accipent.—The Coroner held an inquest, also, at the corner of 14th street and 4th Avenue, on the bod: of Thomas Kinny, a native of Ireland, aged 34 hile engaged in digging the foundation of » house above, squantity of earth fell upon him, causing almost lnmant death. Verdict in accordance with the foregoing Accwwentat Daown1xo.—The coroner was called to hold an inquest also, at No. 311 Delancey on the body of a girl 12 yoars old, named Margaret Delahan!: a native of Ireland, who went on board a steambo lying at Corlear’s Hook, on Tuesday afternoon, for the purpore of gathering some chips, aud on going ashoro, she stumbled and fell into the water, and was drowned; no effort being made by those at work oh board the bo who ordered the girl to leave, to rescue her from drow ning. Some persons on shore endeavored to reach h but without success. Her body was grappled for, ana covered yesterday morning. Verdict, death by acciden- drowning. Board of Education. T. Harris, Esq., President, in the Chair. Th of the preceding meeting were read and appro’ The Public School Society —Communication from the Publio School Society, enclosing a copy of a resolu- tion passed by that body, Sppotntin ‘8 committee of con- ference, and requesting that the Board of Education should appoint a similar committee, and that both should meet at an early day, and hold a conference. Refemred ‘There was also encloved in the same oc mmunication the annual report of the Public School Society, which was referred to ® special committee. Eleventh Communic: the Eleventh Ward, stating that an additional sum of $3000 would be required to finish the ward school, now being ereoted in that ward, and asking that the same be appropriated. Referred. ‘hirteenth Ward —Communioation from trustees and inspectors of the Thirteenth ward, seking that $5660 be appropriated to make up deficiencies in the expenses in- curred in the erection of the new school house in the 13th ward. Referred. Fifteenth Ward.—Reaolution by the commissioner of the Fifteenth ward, asking an appropriation of $5000 for the legal and other expenses of sohool No. 20, in the 15th ward. Referred to Finance Committee, with instrnc- tions. Reports—Of Finance Committee, in favor of paying the assignees of Charles O'Brien $348 for painting School House No. 17, in the 14th ward, referred back to the same Committes. From the Committee on Applications, in fayor of establishing a new school in the 8th ward—Accepted. Bight Ward Teachers.—A resolution, to appropriate $1200 to pay the, teachers of the 8th ward up to the Ist August negt—Acoepted. ‘arious small bills were next read and ordered tobe paid, after which the Board adjourned. Personal and Political. The whigs of the Senatorial district composed by the counties of Jefferson and Washiggton, have, by accld- mation, selected George Stapleton, Esq., as their can didate for the Senate..—Sovannah Republican, Vith inst. inutes The rteamer Empire, plying on the lakes, burns 700 cords of wood to the trip. It is estimated that she will consume two hundred and thirty-four acres of tim- is; employing forty wood choppers at an expenes of over While on |"P' arene . scene OTs neeny ts oreninpasetres vs. iy 7004 Spninas, July 16, 1647. Pat on . It seems Visit to Saratoga Lake— Scenery— Sulphur | {fat General Taylor hed mado treaty of peace with hem, bt of this Reed had not been apprized Springs—The Pork atthe U, S. Hotel =MutiowAr- | which latter fact yy Seppe rivals. Be ger tion, There ia aa infinite deal of bumbog ‘We went over to the Saratoga Lake yosterday; dap- | who regard a pears ge ith Mex! ones aa en pled greys and @ stanhope wagon ; fing agricultural | ow atrociotios, Mawely as & protection for thelr country; beautiful gardens; herds of cattle; and folds of lambs, We, whore blood had become stagnant in the vile air of the capital, were electrified at sight of the moss, and the grey rocks, and the sweet rustic wo- men, and the simple farm houses, and the lake. A quick ride of four miles and a half, by scientific mew surement, through a most lovely country, brought us to the bright waters of tholake. At the hotel, near at hand, drank a bottle of Heldsac with an amiable Freachmen from Cubs; atterwards, with s brilliant of won pee RB Coleman, Captain Young. f Lake isa meassof clear and pure water, nine miles in length, and from one mile and s half to two miles in width; it is one of those basins of sparkling water, bor- dered by jagged rocks and tall pines, and srowing grain oa deep iintea Sorests, which God has benes jeently ven to man for purposes; it was as calm an as the skies whtok were mirrored in its bosom. At four o’clock, the well appointed steamer was unloosed from the wharf, and we were immediately underway.— She is a neat boat, painted white, with an engine from the Allaire works in New York; sho was built orpecially for the travellers who come to Saratoga, and I think may say that this elegant little steamer is perfectly suit- ed to such service. If there is anything which can dis- turb the Largy 4 of your reflections, or put cynicism to the blush—if there is anything that can break those conventionalities of iron which are the curse of distin- gué society—if there is pores, sir, that can promote Your respect and love for the adorable God. or improve Your opinion of the human character. it is the cl that et incarcerates you in @ position from which there is nothing to behold but the divine and astound- {ng works of the Omnipotent. ‘These palpable evidences of his ‘being and his wisdom, overcome the heart and suf: fuse the eyas with grenetal tears—they show that com- parisons between Divine and human operations are im possible and intolerable, We had a happy company on board the steamer, and every thing was calculated to diffuse happiness; in forty minutes after we cut loose from the lower wharf, we were at the landing at the head of the lake; here we found a sulphur spring; we drank of the water freely ; its temperature hardly ever varies, even in the warmest weather ; { believe it is about 35 degrees. This spring {s owned by Judge Thomas Marvin, of Saratoga, and by his brother, Hon, James Marvin, who was e prominent member of the Legislature two yearasince. These tlemen are Jarge landed proprietors, and [believe they have an interest in the Congress ‘Springs; they have built a pavilion and a bathing house at the head waters of the lake, where we. njoyed the luxury of a cold bath. Wesmeninnenees ‘an hour, and then strrted on our urn. The entire excursion was similar one to every visiter at 88 & feature in the entertainments,which should not be forgotteu, The boat makes two trips per day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Ours was the evening excursion, and we arrived in town at 7 o’clock, charmed with the ineldents of the day. 1 will offer you a simple description of the grounds or ‘k of this ‘hotel, which is in the rear of the principal uilding, and enclosed on two sides by wings of the hotel. ‘This park is several acres in extent ; it is sha .with rows of majestic elms and maples; the thick pot of grass with which it is covered 1s divided by finely gravelled walks; at the extreme rear is a gentle ascent. which is also shaded by lrg > trees. The whole forms agame culled “the fie the rear. the little fairies hoop ; in the front is a arm chairs and smoking their regalias = tful, and I recommend kip the rope a trondle the up of gentlemen sitting in few paces far- ther on we observe a group «f Szaniah gentlemen. whom we easily distinguish by their oli es, and by the mu- sic of their language ; these gontlomen are just now crit’ clsing the primo tenore at the concert last evening (Mon- sleur Dubreuil) ; in the centre of the park is a fountain, which, with the sid of several hundred feet of hose, waters the entire grounds; near this fountain a superior band playing beautiful airs; angelic women are promenading the piazzas of the wings which front the park ; frequently one of these lovely creatures suddenly stops and applauds an air which the band has executed; in the embrasure of a i a window, we dircover the pale face of on invalid, listening emilingly to the soft music ; such ia half the picture, and the other half you shall have by and by. We shall also have something to say about the olrcular railway, near the Congress Spring. Among the arrivals of army and ig! officers to-day are Lioutenant Steedman and.lady, of the navy, and Captain Roland and Sydney Smith of the army. ‘he concert of Madame Fleury Jolly and Monsieur Dabreuil, which was given here night before last,was, in every respect, worthy of the reputation of these artists. Madame was in ‘voice, and she was never more per- fectly capable of singing the most difficult passages from French operas. ‘They were received, by a large audience of the dilletanti, with most unbounded enthusiaam.— ‘hey wefé id doubt gratified at their reception. Tho State Temperance Society, which met here on Thursday, has recommended that » State Temperance Convention be held at an early day. The celebration of the Sons of Temperance, which took place yesterday, was throughout a handsome affair. The procession was very fine, and the performances in church were very interesting. These gentlemen were escorted to the depit by a body of citizens, on their departure were ch with enthusiasm. . Sr. Lovrs, July 4, 1847. Indian Massacre—Matters at Fort Leavenworth—Smali Pox Among the Recruits—Doings on the Return of Doniphan’s Volunteers—Incidents of the Battle of Sacramento—Death of Owen—Mexican Tricks—Ru- mor of Court Martial on Captain Reed, $c. Since I last wrote you, we have received no reliable in- formation from the Plains. The rumored massacre of theseamsters near Walnut Creek, has neither been con- tradicted nor confirmed. Some six or eight small parties that were to have left Santa Fe and Taos at stated peri- ods, and all of which might have arrived here before this, have not been heard from, and the supposition is a very strong one, that all communication, except for large par- ties, has beer cut «ff by the Indiang, who, when last heard from, were in large force between the Arkansas Crossing and Council Grove. The companies of horse and foot, however, that have recently left Fort Leaven- worth for Santa Fe, will soon give an account of the situation of affairs along the route. Great dissatisfaction exists among the new recruits, in reference to the shameful manner in which they hav, ‘been treated by the Government. When they arrived at Fort Leavenworth, there wasno adequate subsistence, arms or camp equippage. All but one of the companies of mounted men, were turned out on tl ins with old clumsy muskets, instead of carbines, their appropria woupon. One company refased to receive them, unt! coerced into compliance. Several companies left with- out tents, and on short allowance, until teams could be provided, and stores purchased, to be sent after them ‘To make the matter worse, the small pox has broken out at the Fort. and some two hundred teamsters have throwa up their engagements, and departed for their omes. We have had great ‘doings’ in St. Louis, in the way of receiving the returning volunteers under Doniphan— the details of which you have no doubt seen in the city papers. Among the ‘lions’ of the city are James Kirker, Thomas Forsyth and Antoine Clement, moun- taineers and trappers, who performed the most signal service in carrying out the more hazardous duties of the expedition. Kirker is an Irishman by birth, buta for- mer resident of this city, from which hv has been absent in the mountains and plains about thirty years. For- syth is a man of the most daring intrepidity, and a na- tive of this city. He carried to Santa Fe, accompanied the express which conveyed the intelligence je of Bracito ; fought like a tiger at Sacramen- to, making more “ center shots’’ at Mexican officers than why other man, (it was him who wounded desperately Col. de Leon, at the distance of two hundred yards!) and after the es of Chihuahua, bore an express from €ol. Doniphan to New Orleans.at head of seventeen men, through @ Camanche country, having several battles with the Indians, without the lons of single member of his party. Antoine, by which name Mr. Clement is al- most exclusively known, waa born in the mountains, hie mother being an Indian woman, his fathers Frenchman. He was reared in the wilderness, and though an intelli- gont man, seems reconotled to 1fo other life. At Sacta- srento he volunteered as a cannoneer under Wrightiran, ‘and it was by his advice that the artillery was planted within fifty yards of one of the redoubts | “Fight close —fight close !’? said Autoine, “dat is de vay ve vip de Spanish and Indian!” and sure enough, it was the way that Sacramento was ‘won. Every man’ went into the engagement on his “ own hook,” and was a host in him- self “Owens, us it has before’ beon stated, was killed through his own rashness. His is a melancholy tale Domestic affliction made him adrunkard. On the even ing of the engagement, and as the firing was commen- cing, he rode up to one of his command who was on duty asa guard over the wagon train, and said, by, W—, I'm going to charge that redoubt yonde: expect to be killed; hand me over your canteen,’ continued, “I'll take @ good pull, and goto hell rich He was thon much intoxteated, and taking a deep drink. waved his hand and dashed off in the direction of the redoubt. A party at the moment was charging the re- doubt on the right of the road, but Owens rode to the loft and ascended the eminence to within ten yards of the muazzles of the guns. Here he commenced firing his istols into the fort, and had retained his position about ve minutes, when @ musketoon ball, from a battery on the other side of the valley. struck him on the left knee. and killed his horse. The animal wheeled, and fell on his rider, whose back was then towards the first named redoubt. Perceiving that he was struggling todisengage himself, another charging party near rush- ed to his rescue, but. before they could reach him, an escopette ball had struck him on the back part of the head, and several lances from tho besieged had pieroed his body. The second charging arty dashed over the pe apet, just as the first entered the redoubt on the other side. ‘Owen's death was immediately avenged hy that of almost every 1aap in the redoubt. At the battle of Sacramento, some of the best Mexican troops, those of Durango, fell down, when hotly pressed, and pretended to be dead. A number of these became risoners, and were marched to Chihuahua. A stor Frtoid of ove poor fellow, who came near losing his life by having counterfeited death. With others, he had fallen among the slain, and was passed over by the con- querors as a sure enough done for Mexican. At length, jowever, & canteen of musoalle, slung on his back, at- tracted the attention of a volunteer, who stooped to cut if loose, The poor fellow, alarmed st the appearance of the knife so near histhront, sprang to his feet, and at- tempted to make off. “Stop, you <n tae said the qolunteor, throwing hia rifle to his cheek. At that cri- theal moment, the Mexican, perceiving the danger, fell on his knees and d for quarter. It was reluctantly granted by the volunteer, who swore that the follow ought to be killed, at any rate, for his cowardice, Funderstand from one of the heroes of the Lipan fight, Laxe Micusaan, July8and9. | Steamboat St. Louis—Pleasure Trip to Green Bay— Milwaukie—Ez-Police Justice Job Haskell— Shey- boygan and Philip Hone, Esg.—Aa Indian Beau— Green Bay and ite Island Scenery—The Manitou Islands. | The convention having closed its labors on Wednes- day, I took passage in the elegant steamer st. Louis, | prinetpally owned by the liberal Hollister, of Buffalo, and commanded by Captain Frederick 3, Wheeler, who is considered one of the most capable navigators and popu- lar officers on these lakes. She was destined for a tour of pleasure, extending to all that was considered inte- resting on the route to Green Bay, and thence to Macki- naw and the Sault St. Marie. The passengers numbered about two hundred, nearly half of whom were ladies. Among the distinguished gentlemen that formed” this Interesting party were the Honorables Thomas Corwin, of Ohio; Thomas Butler King, of Georgia ; Edward Bates, of St. Louis, President of the Chinago Convention; W. Cli and Wm. A. Mosely, of Sg Re ap ey ad ” C, Sheldon, of Detroit; Mr. L. Barton, of Buffalo; Dr. EH. Me . of filld, Illinois; and Dr. Simpson, the Kog Pity ‘St. Louis, ke ,&e. ‘The er was fully represented by Thuriow Weed, of the A’bany Evening Journal; Chany ofthe St. Louis Repablican; Keomle, of the Reveil- le; Treat, of the St. Louis Union; 8 Allen, for- merly of the isonian, Williams, of the Detroit 4d- vertiser; Matthews, of the Cincinnati Herald; and John C. Wright, one of the fathers of the craft, &c.. &o. The evening gaily passed away with dance and con- versation, and the next forenoon brought us to the thriving town of Milwaukie, the destined route of thou. « sands of our most enterprising emigrants. Time was here prs for a visit tl its limite, and in my stroll, the miliar face of ex-police see Job Kaskell met my view. He informs me that the entorprise of this town waa unequalled in the territ tages of ofan extensive power and richness of soil of the interior, had almost yearly doubled its popaeson: e large stores and dwellings, are beaten uilt of brick, of a white hue, manufactured within its precincts. This ar- ticle alone will be of immense advant to its wealth, asthere are but one or two other points in this whole extent of country where clay oan be found suitable for building purposes. The population is estimated at about 12,000, and two daily papers of opposite politics are well Ryo next point of partial interest that occupied our attention, on our route, was the new and overgrowing town of Sheboygan, owned principally by Philip — at of ‘your city, who eal with us to vw is your empire. number frame houses "Saare ns been erected, durin: te past year, many of which, however, appeared to be over- venanted, and my conclusions were that an attempt was making to force a settlement beyond the present re- quirements of emigration. The only spirit of rivalry that struck my eye was the sign of an eastern mun, and that of a Wisconsin native, labelled“ B: rocery.” On ‘ing through the village, which I should suppose contained sbout 4 inhabitants, we accosted a ony, han ne joung Indian Chief, mounted on his Pony. rated with ‘il the ews wa and trinkets that o ‘be loaded upon himself and isanimal. On promise of a “little something,” he fol- lowed us to the boat, where the ladies nad opportunity | to scan his taste and muscular beauty. ; Friday morning put us in view of the distant shore of Green Bay, and soon after we passed * Death's Door,” the Indian legendary name for the southern entrance. a {eraiios copnomes appears Sones — 1 ag m the many years ago, a and of In- ‘Gland ware piodish inca sisihe weotin, Was attempting tocrossthelake at this point, aud all perished. The painted “ Yankeo G: scenery of the southern main shore was most se while the whitened of the several utiful islands and the bleached pebbles of the beach, presented a wintry contrast to the strange rich foliage of the oeful firand cedar above, After rounding the islands we changed our course due East, forthe Manitous, for the Fea of wooding for our route to Mackinaw. We landed at the northern Manitou Island, and the dis to various pointe, to stroll upon the beach, or occupy the time in fishing, bathing mp aL But beets Ayr caught, but the gunners shot @ large quantity of young pigeons, with which the island swarmed. Our wood being stowed. wo tou eee under way for Mackinaw, the queen island of 6 lakes, The evening passed off with dance and song, and the album of the intellectual and handsome Miss Love, of Buffalo, received the following addition to her beautiful and well stored album :-— “If friendship is the spring of love, And love the source of human biiss, May love, like Noal.’s pilot dove— Rest,‘ Love,’ in happier worlds than this.” C. : Mackinaw Istanp, July 10, 1847. The Scenery of the Queen Island of the Lakes—The Fort and Volunteers—The Arched Rock and Sugar Loaf—a Pie Nw—Brook Trout Fishing at Carp River, $e Dean Sim:—Saturday morning brought us within view of the bluffs and cliffs of the Island of Mackinaw,so celebrated in the early settlement of this Northwestern region, by the French andEnglish. The party was here divided, in order to pass the day agreeably to all—a large portion being desirous of enjoying the pleasure of trout fishing, while others preferred @ pic nic and atroll through the woods, to view the beautiful scenery of the Island, Under the direction and preparation of our at, tentive steward, Bloomer, who provided all that appetite could wish, some fifty ladies and gentlemen wended their way to the arched rock, while the steamer, with the remainder ofthe party under charge of Capt. Wheeler, left for Carp river, some twelve miles distant, to spend the day in brook trout fishing, under the caterizing man: ment of Sandy Welch, Jr.,son of the celebrated * Sandy” of your city. ¢ island of Mackinaw presents much to interest the traveller, and much was I pleased that I remained on shore instead of acoompanying the fishing party. ‘The first point that strikes the eye is the whitened garrison, elevated over one hundred feet above the shore, and boldly overlocking the strait below. It is now occupied by a company of volunteers from Detroit, who offered their services to the government for war service, but were stationed here,and the regulars sent to Mexioo. It in but justice to add, however, that nearly all the origi- nal volunteers presented substitutes as soon as they were sent to this point, instead of being ordered in defence of their country. Halfa mile in the rear of this fort is another plateau, seventy-five feet higher, formerly the site of old Fort Holmes. From this spot the panoramic view extends to an area of hundreds of miles, enclosing the indented shores of upper Michigan, the smok haze of the lower, and. the green’ ‘isles wad inlets that dot the distance at almost every point.— ‘The waters around the island are s0 narrow and tran- quil that excursions of pleasure are made up dally resident boarders and visiters; aud there is acarcely's point within view that is not reached by the ordinary sized canoe or the skiff boats thac encircle the shore. ‘The grotesque village of Mackinaw {s situated in a re: cess on the south-eastern side of the island, under the brow of the fort, and opposite the steamboat landings. The dwellings area mixture of thatched cabins. frame houses, and bark huts, built in all styles of architec- ture, ep sia! with some modern improvements” All the inhabitants are a mixed breed of French, Indian, English, and Yankee, speaking a patois with « similar origin, ' The entire circumference of the island does not excced ten miles, and its formation appears to be of grey secondary lime stone, rising on the easterly nide Over 150 feet from the green waters below, and are deco- rated on the top with the evergreens of the forest. On the verge of this eastern cliff is a narrow natural bridge, or “grohed rook,” as it is here termed, with @ spantot about one hundred feet, from the summit of which the lake below appears like @ vast. mirror, re- flecting the beauties of nature above. This forms s place of attraction to all visiters, many of whom are daring enouga to pass over the arch, notwithatanding it appears fast crumbling away, while others are content with olimbing up the declivity that forms the loner bank opposite, and fall panting with exertiou on reach- ing the summit. A short distance above stands a conl- cal rook, called the “ sugar loaf,” whose pinnacle over tops the forest like theflofty tower‘of eastern battlements. The western slope is covered with primitive boulders, similar to those on the granatic mountains beyond Lake Superior, and the forest presents attractions to the bota- nist, while the naturalist may occupy his time in the col- lection of organic remains distributed through his mo- ther earth. The climate at this season is bracing, except during the middie of the day, when the thermometer stood nt 95; but in @ few short hours a change is experienced, nnd at sunset, we had a temperature not over 50, to mid fn refreshing sleep. Afver the morning's stroll, the plo nlc party assembled at a rural spot called * Dobson’s farm,” about a mile and « half from the village, whero a mort refreshing Junch and chowder, with all the accompaniments, wore served up by our gentlemanly steward, and relished by the keen appetites produced from the morning's exercise, and the puro, fresh alr of this healthfal climate. A varlety of sport followed among the gay and active,when the party separated and wended their way, as ased, back to the viliage,to await the return of our er, She foon after arrived with the trout fishermen, who had enjoyed fine sport, having taken between two and three hundred trout, amidst perfect swarms of black flies and moschetoes. Your! A railroad between Washington and Fredericksburg is suggested, the aqueduct at Georgetown to be the buse for w railroad bridge across the Potomac, The distance would be about 60 miles, and it is supposed that the mail could then be carried from Washington to New Orleans in five days, Triumphant — placed by public approval be- youd a doubt, it is real am im to Wituess the twisting and turning of those who have labored so hard to get their pens substituted for the “ Richelieus.” As ihe public have taken th er in haud and will determine whether the " Kiche- $2 only, will write as well and last as long as thoge sold for $3 50 elsewhere, we ace content. Quly keep thi aw view, that the “Richelieus” are forsale by J, ¥ Uther Gold Pe 92 Kull street, aud no where else. 1 50. ‘Travelling Dressing Cases—The exceedingly small compass in which the subscribers have placed ever thing necessary for the toilet, without destroy uheir a 4 the handsome and substan mann which the: are afendersthese cases superiot tc, any manuinctare examfuation cannot fail of bevug satisfactory. G. SAUNDERS & 9ON, 177 Brondway.