The New York Herald Newspaper, August 10, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ——— New York, Tucsday, August 10, 1847, ce Stas HIGHLY IMPORTANT, IF TRUE, FROM THE SEAT OF WAR. THE REPORTED SURRENDER OF ,THE CITY OF MEXICO. VERY CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS. de. Sic. dee ‘The community was trown into a bit of scom: motion yesterday afternoon, by the snnneny ment on the bulletins that the city of Mexico ha | been taken by Gen. Scott, after he had defeated the Mexicans at a point about eight miles or} eight leagues this side ot their capital. This news was given in the follewing despatches from Richmond :— Jegraphic Despatch, No. 1. "Ri Ricumonv, August 9—P. M. ‘Tho New Orleans Nutianal, Extra, reports that Gen. Soott entered the city of Mexico on the 17th of July. Gen. Scott met with no opposition till within eight miles of the city, when a battle took place, and the ene- any gave way ; after which the civil authorities met Gen. Scott and capitulated. Tho American loss was reported to have been three hundred ; the Mexican loss heavy. The N. O. Delta credits the report ; the N. O. Pica- yune discredits it. ‘The steamer Washington, since arrived, contirme it. ‘Telegraphic Despatch, No. 2. Ricamonp, Aug. 9, 1847, It is stated that Gen, Scott is quartered in the City of Mexico. He was attacked by the Mexican army at Rio Frio, where the enemy was put te flight with hoavy loas. Gen. Scott entered the capital on the 17th, and took full possession. Both mails from New Orleans have arrived. We will not pretend to say that these reports are either correct or incorrect; we hope that they will turn out to be true, except in the loss of the three hundred Americans ; but we have late- ly been so shockingly humbugged in the news ot PRT ATTY on as of London is’ probably on’as firm a foun the Herald is in New York. The parallel which we have drawn between the Herald and the News extends further. The ‘News has attracted a large portion of subscri- bers from its combiaed enemies, as the Herald has done in New York—the consequence of which has been that the movement has been fol- apers. led by te Ponte ang nals in England, suffering in direct proportion as the News prospered, announced a short time since, that in the course of the month of July its price would be reduced to” four pence—being a reduction of a penny sterling, or two cents on each “sheet. In doing so it was but gracefully conceding what it could not prevent, or in other words, making a virtue of necessity. Had a bomb shell fallen through the roof of the Times office and exploded in fragments in the editorial room, it would not have caused more commotion or more eries trom those wounded | with whom the pieces came in contact, than did | this announcement of the Chronicle. The Times | felt wounded ina mortal part, and gave vent to its agony and pain the next morning in a whole column. It taunts the Chronicle with fear of bankruptcy, and affects to commisserate its edi- tors—asserts that a good paper cannot be issued under five pence, and compares it as a sudden drop from a good shop to a “cheap shop.” To substantiate its assertion thet a good paper can- not be afforded for less than five pence, it gives the following items as the cost and profit of each daily sheet of the Times :— Ns Cost of paper for each copy of this day’s pub- lication. .....-+0++ . 4 Stamp..... Newsvender's profit. . Price to the public. ..... Profit... ... There remain to be paid, it states, reporters, printers, correspondents, &c.; and ‘‘to render the channels of intelligence proof against continued attempts.at bribery, in one form or another, the most liberal scale of payment is required.” In reply to this uncalled for and gross attack by the Times, the Chronicle in an easy and dig- nified manner, belabors the former paper, and handles it very severely. In regard to the esti- mated cost of the Times, it says that that jour- nal attributes to other papers an expense with which the Times alone is encumbered. The “another great battle in Mexico,” as the news- boys say, that we handled the above rather cau- tiously, for the sake of the public. We posted it on our bulletin with the following despatch taken from the Washington Whig of Saturday even- ing:— Telegraphic. Ricpmonn, Aug. 7—10 A M. The New Orleans Bee of the 3ist ult., is at hand. has letters from Gen. Scott's column. The General marched from Puebla on the 15th of Joly. On the 22d of July he was within eight leagues of the City of Mexico with his whole force, and no battle, up to that time, had been fought. He encountered a heavy rain on that day. We shall probably ascertaingthe truth of this intelligence to-day. We may have it in our power to state whether or not Gen. Scott was within eight leagues of the city of Mexico on the 22d, or actually in the capital on the 17th of July, after having marched about seventy-five miles and fought a great battle in the brief space of forty-eight hours : Again, we hope that the news will prove to be correct; we think, however, that the announce- ment of the capture of the capital,on the 17th was rather premature. [Telegraphic Correspondence of Philadelphia Bulletin.} ‘The New Orleans National, Extra of the 2d instant, states that Gen. Scott reached the Capitol of Mexico on the 17th inst. ‘The news was brought by a courier to Vera Cruz. Gen. Soott and our army met with no opposition until within eight miles of the city. There he found the enemy drawn up to oppose him. A battle ensued, und the enemy was forced to give way, with tremendous slaughter. Our logs in killed and wounded was about 300. Immediately after the defeat of the Mexi the civil authorites of the city came out to meet Gen. Scott d capitulated, whereupon the city was taken posses- Mon of and the Valls of the Montezamas were gained at last by our victorious army. There has been a quarrel between Santa Anna and some of his officers. The Delta credits there reports, the Picayune dis- credits them; but the arrival of the steamer Washing- ton, with later dates, confirms them,and the news has been read at the head of the troops at Matamoras. The yellow fever is on the increase at New Orleans. It ‘The Cheap Newspaper Revolation in Eng- land, The revolution in newspaper literature, which was commenced and carried out by the New York Herald, in the United States, is within the recollection of all; and, as every one knows, has conferred great benefit on the people. Before it took place the public was press ridden by a few mammot 1 journals, the proprietors of which lord- ed it over the community, and dictated to them what they should pay for the privilege of read- ing the news of the day, and becoming ac- quainted with what was going on in the world around them. After the burden had become intolerable, the cheap papers were started by a few enterprising persons, and the move- ment soon extended to Boston, Philadel- phia, and other cities, increasing in momen- tum each year, until the sixpennies are now tolerated more as the renimants of a by-gone cen- tury—as a reminiscence of the past—than for any real worth there is in them The struggle which the cheap press had neces sarily to undergo before it became fixed and per- manently establis ed, was long and severe; but it eventually resulted in victory, and the legiti- mate press of the United States is now conducted on the cheap system--each paper having been started since the revolution in newspaper litera- ture commenced. The good results of that revo- lution are every where felt and acknowledged. Patronage most liberal and extensive has been conferred on them’; and in the city of New York alone the daily issues of the cheap press cannot be much less than one hundred and fifty thousand sheets, while that of the combined sixpennies does not equal a tenth of that amount. After the experiment was tried, and succeeded in the United States, the cheap newspaper revo- lution extended its influences across the Atlan- tic, and exhibited itself in the metropolis of England, in the establishment of the News. Previous to the year 1846, the uniform price of all the London journals was five pence sterling, equal to ten cents of our currency—a price which necessarily confined their circulation within very narrow bounds; for we may confidently say that for every person able to pay that sum, there are one hundred who are not. The News, like the New York Herald, commenced its exis- tence upon the cheap principle, and the price was. fixed at two pence half-penny sterling per sheet, a reduction of fifty percent on that charged by the other papers. The old hunkers of the press, with the London Times at the head, alarmed at the innovation, put forth their energies to destroy the News, and crush it forever, lest if it were successful, ,its example should have to be fol- lowed by the other papers. Accordingly, no expedient was left,untried to wacrifice it. As in the case of the Mew York Herald, the common courtesies of editors were refused to it, and it was not allowed to join in the benefit of the arrangements made by all the others to share in the cost of procuring news from the continent by expresses, Nothing daunted, the News placed reliance on the public, for whose benefit it was originated, and, as in the case of the New York Herald, was success- ful. Single handed and alone, it employed ex- presses, and at ite own expense, procured news to the latest moment from all parts of the world. | Patronage poured in upon it, and pow the News stamp tax for the Times, is a penny half- penny; whereas, the tax on the Chronicle is but one penny—the tax onthe Times being greater, because it publishes a supplement. In regard to the observations of the Times, on the im- portance of maintaining ahigh standard of remu- neration for its editors, &c. the Chronicle is very caustic, and cites the Times as an instance that even the amplest funds cannot “ purchase fora journal a political character,” and charges that that paper ‘‘has displayed at different times va- ried and striking ability, without attaining the least reputation for consistency or stability of principle.” The News administers to the Times a severe but well merited chastisement. In regard to the figures it put forth in regard to the cost of the paper, the News remarks: ‘What monstrous dupiicity is this! Why is no men- tion made of the £100,000 a year received for the adver- tisementse—and for the sake of which the machinery is cheaply worked and the three-eighths in question ss surplusage? The Times is beyond all sham ts ite facts and figures as if their falsehoo had not been already exposed. glaring as to expose itself. Then, the Times says—‘‘The cost of paper for each copy of this day’s publication” is two pence—of the stamp three halfpence. Eveu this simple statement is not true. Threepence halfpénny is not the cost of paper and stamp— but of papers and stamps : and why does the Times give two papers and two stamps’? Simply that it may find room for that mine of wealth— its advertisements. The cost, however, of these adver- tisements is thus to be blazoned abroad, and not a hint given of their profit! We have bad the advertisements in yesterday's Times culoulated: and we suggest to the reader that to the 3-Sths of a ; enny profit on each copy he should add about £320 for the forgotten profit upon the whole—though the 7imes, shrewd in its own narrow kind, has taken care to have fewer advertisements than usual in “this day’s paper.” Three hundred and twen- to pounds is a tolerably large eae item—whose weight alone can in no way account for its having slipped out of the account; but we have thought it right to pick this up again, for the comforting of our ers inst that painful and importunate cry of the Times—" only threv-eighths of a penny !”” As far as the standard of remuneration goes, the News says that the result of the Times’ argu- ment is, that ‘bribe high enough, and you may bribe the Times itself.” In this the News was not far from the mark. Again, it says that the gentlemen employed on the News are as well, and better paid than those on the Times, and challenges the latter to the proof. Between the Chronicle and the News, the Times was, at the last accounts, in what, on this side of the Atlan- tic, is termed a “ fix”—one from which it cannot extricate itself. Thus, then, our readers will perceive the re- volution in newspaper literature, which had its origin in New York, in the establishment of the New York Herald, is in progress in England, and is destined to work as great a change in that country as it did here. InrELLIGENCE From St. Lucia.—We have re- ceived afile of the St. Lucia Palladium to the 10th ult., but we find them barren of news. The Sisters of the Holy Heart of Mary, have opened an establishment for the education of young ladies in St. Lucia. The estimated expenditures of the ‘goverment of St. Lucia, for the year 1848, are £16,038 18s. 5d., and the receipts £17,108 12s Mowsarity in New Yorx.—There were ftur hnndred and twenty deaths in this city last week. | Of these two hundred and twenty-eight were of | children under five years of age. tain Chapman, built in this city sometime since, arrived at Santa Martha, her place of destina- tion, on the 16th ult. Ocean Sreamers.—Three steamships are now on their way to this country from Europe: the Missouri, Cambria, and Gaudalquiver. .—We mentioned a day or two since, the case of Benjamin Bailey, who was convicted of an assault upon Manus] Pedro Castello, a French ped- lar, and sentenced to the county jail for four months, His pertner in the assault, a colored man, was fined $5. County Covat.—A man by the name of 8. Lewis, ‘was tried for an assault and battery on Mr. Edwards.an: ity, but recommended to at A motion was made on the part of Fiijah Kanner for his discharge, he being indicted for Patty larceny. After listening to his counsel, Mr. T. H. Dikeman, the Court ‘the motion. This court will probably sdjourn within a few days, there being very little more vusinens to attend to, Pouce Covat.—There have beon very few cases with- in the last two weeks, and they were mostly of a trifling character. Camp Merting.—The usual annual camp meeting of the Methodists of New York end a commenced esterday at Farmii je, and will probably last till the ter end of the week We hope that the ceremonies will be conducted in a manner befitting the occasion, and that no levity or improper conduct will be permit- ted on the nds. Serious Coton, —We have several times warned the public of the dangerous practice of jumping after the boats when under way; by means mechanic by the name of Robert McKewen met with serious accident on Saturday; in springing after the boat he missed his footing and struck the and broke three of his ribs, and would probably have drowned had not one of the hands on the immediately jumped overboard and succeeded in keeping him up until assistance was procured, He was taken charge of by his friends, and lies ina precarious situation. Ruor 1n Krnaston, Canapa.—A riot was enact- ed on the 2d ins’., at Kingston, Canada. It ap- that Mr. Higgine, a Roman Catholic ol an, Roving been insulted while in the discharge of his duty om Sunday evening, by the crew of the steamboat Prin vons Royal, went on board an®demanded the inteference of Capiaio Twohy, who promised, if the offenders, were to have them punished. reverend gery cit oo taare not to have been. satisfied, and lort his jeman appears finaliy some of his adherents took up the quarrel, “Teena the discharge of the crew of the trincesn Royal, or threatening the captain's life. ‘Th did severely beat him, Finally the military d the rioters, and the Roman ( un to censure Mr. Higgins and other offending parties. ‘The mi ace arrangement, but the Panx Tueatne —There was a large and fashionable audience at the Park last evening, to listen to the opera of * Linda of Chamouni.”” Madam Bishop received, av usual, the reward which she so richly deserved,viz., the greatest applause for the admirable manner in which she performed the part of Linda. In fact, each evening increases the admiration of the opera goers, at the trul: artistical manner in which the prima donna at the Poe di She, semmcee ities of LS ation. ‘@ can say no more ‘we have praise of Linda? but wehad the new Catena ee ing of lister to Madame Bishopin the “ O Patria—Di Tanti Palpeti,” from Tancredi, and in this she won new laurels. Here all depended on herself alone, and nothing appeared to mar the beauty of her excellent execution. The whole audience were shted, and as the bouquets were not quite exhausted, new ones were thrown upon the stage at the conclusion of “O Patria,’ which was repeated by the unamimous Tequest of the audience. The farce of “A Kiss in the Dark” was enacted between the opera and the grand scena from Tancredi. Mr. W. B. Chapman, 8. Pearson, Mrs. Knight, Miss Greenwood, and Mrs, Burrows, appeared, and were well received. To-night, “Linda” will be repeated, andon Thursday “ La Sonambula.”” Bowery Turatre.—The thousands of persons who have visited the Bowery Theatre since the recent addi- tion to the company, and the engagement of Miss Julia Turnbull, are loud in their praise of the amusements that are nightly provided there, and of the superior acting of the perfurmers. All who have not yet seen Miss Turnbull in the opera “ Buy it Dear, ‘Tis Made of Cashmere,” have missed s treat—and so have those who have not seen Mr, Burke, Hall, and Marshall, in their favorite pieces, The opportunity to do so has, however, not yet passed, for three much admired pieces, in which they will all appear, will be performed this evening, They consist of the “ Jewess, or the Council of Con- stance,” “Buy it Dear,’ and the “Spirit of the Foun- tain.” An agreeable time can be spent in the Bowery Theatre this evening. Strangers in the city will do well to go there. Castix Ganven.—This evening the sweet ballad singer, and excellent actress, Miss Phillips, takes her benefit. She is very popular, and has become a great favorite at this theatre, and, no doubt, her friends and admirers will give her a substantial proof that hermerits a8 an actress deserve their patronage. The amusements commence with the overture of “Caliph of Bagdad,” and will pe followed by the comic opera of “ Brother and Sister,” the part of Donna Isadora by Miss Phillips, — ‘The Misses Wells will dance »* Pas de Trois,” after which Mr. H. Marks will perform a solo on the violin, with orchestral accompaniments. The concluding per- formance will be the vaudeville of a “ Loan of a Lover;”” Peter Spyk, by Mr. Holland, and Gertrude, with songs, by Miss Philips, ‘his is Dill, and in the hands of the company now engag (had proprietors of the Garden, who are using every effort to procure the best talent, there can be no doubt thing will go off well. Thursday evening next. that sterling comedian, Walcot, will take his benefit. The o volunteered his pF the reward of his services ase good comedian. ‘CuatHaM THeatae.— We recommend all who have not visited the Chatham Theatre since it has come un. der the management of Mr. Fletcher, to do #0, if they desire to amuse themselves to their hearts’ content ‘The manager has organised s company which would favorably compare with any in the country, and which is culiarly well adapted for burlesque and comedy, the Tine in which it is at present ¢1 ed. The theatre is conducted in an orderly manner, and has been crowded to overflowing every night for the last week. A glance at the bill for this evening will give an inkling of what amusement may be expected. It includes “ A Roland for an Oliver,” the new burlesque “ Cher Ryan,” which has been received with the loudest appiatiee, and the comedy of * The Irish Tiger,” in which Mr, Brougham appears to so much advantage. Patmo’s Orena House.—M. Antoine Lehman's bene- fit attracted a very good audience at Palmo’s last even- ing, and everything went off with the usual ensemble, Mr. Charles Winther, in his character of Roquinet, was welcomed, as before, with roars of laughter; and Chris- tian Lehman, our pet clown, deserved, and received, very great applause. Both pantomimes, “ Déchalumeau” and “Les Moissoneurs,” were performed admirably, and Mille Adelaide danced with Mr. Schmidt the “ Minuet de Nina” in a peculiar style, full of grace and skill; at the close of which performance, all her admirers audi- bly expressed the delight they felt. Thesame entertain. ment will be given to-night, and no doubt to a full houre. Musical. [vaciaw Orera Company rnom Havana.—Signori Villerin and Gibert arrived in town on Saturday eve- ning, and brought with them the half of the company, which is composed of Signore Fortunata Tedesco, Rai- nierijand Senori Perelli, Novelli, Bataglina Lorino, and left yesterday afternoon for Saratoga, with the intention of giving there one or two concerts. On their way they will give an entertainment this evening at Albany. The other half, under the direction of MM. Badiali and Ma- fino, <a Pr on oe moraii x Newport w: e same purpose. are the Signore Cerantl di) Vita, Marfai. the Signori Luigi Vita, Severi, Perozzi and the two twin wonders, Arditi and Botesini, who will attract undoubtedly im- mense houses in this watering place. ‘fhe Company will ager here on Sunday next, and, very likely, we shall ave the pleasure of hearing very soon at Castle Garden jthe admirable ensemble of all these singers. Signorina Tedesco, whom we have seen, looks prettier and fresher than ever. Herg and Sivori were obliged to postpone their con- cert, set down tor Friday evening at Buffalo, on account of the indisposition of Mr. Herz, who was at Saratoga, Police Intelligence. Robbed on the Five Points —Otficers Watson and Gil- christ, of the 6th ward, arrested, yesterday, Mary Ann Riley and James Morrison, on « ‘charge of picking the pocket of Joel Bunnell, captain of the sloop Gen. Van Courtland, of Fishkill pf a wallet containing $82 in bank bills. $65 of the money was subsequently recover- ed by the above officers from a man called Michael Riley with whom the accused left it for safe keeping. Committed by Justice Drinker for trial. Grand Larceny.—Officer Maloney, of the 2d ward, ar- rested yesterday a Dutchman called Andrew Meiter, on ‘a charge of stealing a pair of pantaloons, vest,and a coat, in the pocket of which was a book containing a draft on Mr. George F. Gerding, 78 Maiden lane, for $56 25. the pro pHa John §. Pies, a German emigrant. The acct 1, r stealing the draft from on board the shij Elizabeth Ellen, shortly afterwards presented the draft for payment, and was immediately stopped, taken into custody, aud Justice Drinker locked him up for trial. Dishonest Servant.—Constable Joseph, of the 4th Ward, arrested, yesterday, Ellen Collins and Mary Mor- ris, on a chasge of stealing $345 in gold coin, belonging to Mr. Cassidy, grocer, Orange street, near Anthony. It appears that Mary Morris was a servant in the family of Mr. Cassidy, and procured a false key to the bureau drawer, from which she stole the money and cleared off, but was ubsequently caught by the above officer, and the greater part of the mongy recovered. Justice Drinker locked them up for a further hearing. Charge of Stabbing.—Officer Vill, of the 17th ward, arrested yesterday a man called Anthony Miller,on a charge of stabbing Henry Shean, with a knife, residing at 184 Second street. Detained for examination by Jus- tice Ketcham. Disorderly House.--Officer Stowell, of the 4th ward, arrested yesterday a man called Jobn Beatman and Mrs. Lear, on a charge of keeping s disorderly house, and common resort for prostitutes of the lowest order, at No. 27 Roosevelt street. Justice Drinker held them to bail to answer, Robbing a Drunken Man.—Officer Corwin, of the 3d ward, arrested yesterday a man called John Ford, on a charge of robbing # mancalled Daniel Lynch of a pocket book, containing $14, while he lay in # state of intoxica- tion in the streets. Justice Drinker locked him up for trial. The Watering Places. U. 8. Hotes, ’ Sanatooa Srrivas, August 7, 1847. 5 A note has been received from the Governor Genera; of Canada, in reply to the invitation sent him by th» committee, to attend the agricultural fair, to be held here next month, inwhich he says he will come if his public duties will admit of it. In this note the Gover- nor General evinees a deep interest in agriculture. He speaks of ‘the great State of New York,” and warmly applauds the objects for which this society was organized. ‘Among the animals which have already arrived for exhibibition, three twin oxen; they are of the same age, and are all perfectly white; they weign 2000 pouads each. The Adjutant General of this State will be present at the approaching fancy bail. The Democratic State Convention will meet at Syracuse next month, to nominate incumbents for the several important State offices which the Constitution latel, adopted has made elective; the period has nearly arriv ‘At the late spring elections the fact was clearly estab- lished and acknow! iged that a complete uissolution of the organization of the old political parties had o curred; this political dissolution was superinduce he sudden organization of vel ‘of each of the old parti some of these factions have dissolved their political re- lations, because they had objects of a private nature to subserve, which seemed to me like compulsory contributions upon the purses of certain private citizens of this State; other factions have abandoned their con- nection with the old parties from, as | suppose, honest and salutary convictions, I am pereuaded that the gen- tlemen of this State who, without reference to the obli- gations or the rewards of party, have devoted their energies to the establishment of ‘temperance principles, were impelled by sentiments of the most honorable kind; they believed, without doubt, that the objects which they designed to promote, were of a more important an i sacred Character than those a sims whieh are continually blagoned to the id, No flattering allusions oan be made by me to any of the other factions in this State; and | especially contemn that dangerous one of “ anti renters,”” Mr. Raggles, of New York oity, and Mr, Collier, one of the commissioners of the code, have been mentioned by several distinguished whiga as Hxely to receive the whig nomination for Compt . Mr. Flagg, now Comptroll- er, will undoubtedly be the candidate of the radical democrats for re-election, bat | have strong doubts sntthcnee of the demoerate’ Party In fet | tready the masses of t! io” by ; in that the conservative delegates to agintrates accepted this owner aud captain of the boat insist upon thelr right to jo ‘riminat complaint in the premioes, and thus the present. ge | matter stands at Tue Baagiian Staves—Tuein Escare out or Exe pawer Steger Puisor.--Our community have been thrown into some excitement, during the last fow weeks, in relation to the seizure of the Brazilian slaves, and the argument had in the law courts in relation to their detention, the matter brought before the on a writ of habeas phono ‘The aisves were pics Jed, to MSlaridge street Seturdey Pima - from whence they escay tat night orSunday morning, and now, doul on their way to Canada There is much mystery about the whole affair, and ru- mors of all sorts, shades, and colors, are rife. under- stand that the keeper alleges that he had the keys of the prison, as usual, im his own room. This makes the mys- tery more mysterious still. The ‘are raid to have had something to do in the matter, and many parties are said te be concerned in the . We ex- pect to have all particulars in a few days. The names ef the slaves were Da Costa and Da Rocha. It was arg counsel on both sides that they should ap Onley pursuant to the writ of hal corpus yy. at 12 o'clock, M, but ted departure has now set at rest an intri- their une: ion. During their stay in Eldridge street cate qu prison they were visited by several colored persons, and an int r. We un- ‘were conversed with throt iterpreter. Lone) suey no po some of their profes- sional Ly wyers, a mm who told the no could come on the if, or the keepe! prison.” It is alledged that about’ o'clock on Sunday night, the turnkey put them into their cells on the second of prison. At 10 o’clock the doors were locked, and the keeper hung up the keysin the usual place and retired to rest, and when he got up in the morning, and went to let them out, he found they were gone. He then questioned the prisoners as to their wiedge in the matter, and the only informa- tion he could get was,that they were known to be asleep at 1 o’clock in the morning, but what became fof them after, noone could tell. The keeper and his deputy, both made affidavits detailing the facts above stated, and positively denied all knowledge of their abduction, No trace of them has yet been found. The Brazilian Captain and his counsel, appeared before Judge Oakley, yesterday, and obtained time until to- morrow, (this morning,) to make their return to the writ of habeas corpus, granted on Friday by the Judge. Tur Wratner.—Yesterday we had another wet and hazy sort of day, and the streets were actually inundated with mud, filth and gutter in all parts of our city. The streets still cry out for the broom andscrub brush. The little street sweepers made a few ce yesterday in sweeping the cross-ways. We trust that our city fathers will not impose a prohibiting tax upon the industry of our little street sweepers, who work upon their “ own hook,” independent of patronage. The owners of cabs and Komnggee gtbme fr > down upon the little street sweepers for keeping the cross-ways rly cleaned. We trust thoy will be protected’ fom all ag- gression, a4 they are looked upon by our citizens as & most useful body, particularly di ig the wet days, when the corporation scavengers, it would appear, seem. particularly desirous to remain at home. About 6 o'clock P. M., we had a heavy rain and thunder storm, accompanied with lightning. The rain came down in torrents, and swept the streets pretty clean. The wea- ther is evidently in its transition state ; the thermome- tor stood at 78: 5 Fine.—A fire was discovered‘on Sunday at No. 137 Stanton street. It originated in consequence of a bas- ket of shavings taking fire. It was promptly put out. Damage trifling. Orricens or THE’ FRENCH StkaMER PHILADELPHIA. —Captain Besson and his etat major, accompanied by M. Gaillard (of the house of Aymar & Co.), and M. Le- comte, the ex-agent of the Héroult and de Handel Com- pany, paid a visit, yesterday morning, to Are Brady and the Common Council, at the City Hall. They were politely received, and conducted into the reception room, where the usual courtesies were extended to them. ‘They retired delighted with the courtesy and politeness Of the corporation of our city. We do not know if any patie demonstration will be made to the officers of the hiladelphia ; but it is no matter—they are welcome to our country. Mexican Troruis.—We were yesterday shown a cop- per ball and a musket, the former from Tampico, and the latter from Tabasco. meer were in possession of a returned volunteer, one of the men engaged at the taking of Tuspan. The copper ball was of some two pounds weight, or say two inches in diameter. The mus- ket was an old loned beer Get i pies! mounted with brass, and has the crown and G.H. stamped upon the lock. The volunteer who has these trophies feels proud in their possession, though his modesty prevents him from allowing his name to be given to the publio. Tue Cuinese Junx.—We question if one of ten thou- sand of our readera-will ever visit China, but if they were all to do so, they would, without doubt, learn allin their power of the religion of its inhabitants, their manners,and their customs. They are not aware,perhaps, that they have an opportunity now of learning as much as they could do by taking @ trip to the Celestial Em- pire, Yet it isa fact, “By siting the junk now in our harbor, they can see every thing of interest appertaining to that people. They will beon board of a =) con- structed by Chinese shipwrights—they will be in the presence of Chinese Lymer can converse with Chi- namen—in fine, they can see all that they could see in the great city of Pekin or Canton, for the sum of two shillings ; an opportunity they never had before, and, in all probability, never will have again. Miuitany Funenar.—About 2 o'clock yesterday, the remains of the late Joseph Warren Brown, aged 44 years, wno had been fora long time connected with the corps of Tompkins Blues, being one ef the pioneers of this excellent body of our citizen soldiers, were conveyed to their last resting place, in the Greenwood Cemetery. The remains were conveyed from No. 62 East Brosa- way at the appointed hour-the company to which the lamented deceased was attached doing the military honors. The Independent Guards also attended the fu: ral. The hearse containing the remains of the deceas. ed succeeded the military, and some carriages contain- ing private friends and citizens followed. An excellent military band was in attendance, and performed some pieces appropriate tothe occasion. ‘Crowds accompanied the funeral down Broadway, towards the South Ferry, where the procession embarked for Greenwood Cemetery where the remains were interred with due military honors. The rain that fell he ly at the time, drenched the military companies rathe erely. Tux Panx—The Park is looking beautiful just now, and the grounds lo k fresh and luxuriant. We ob- served several laborers yesterday employed in mowing the grass, which was high, and looking extremely heulthy. The manure that had been placed there last winter and spring, has done essential service to the grounds in the Park. Hose, Company No. 1.—We have observed that within the last few weeks a very neat building has been erected at No. 140 Madison street, for the accommcdation of No. 1 Eagle Hose Company. The location is central, : the building is neatly constructed, in the ordinary form. Accipentat Drowninc.—Coroner Walters was called esterday to hold an inquest upon the body of John Conway, # native of Ireland, aged 22 years, who came to his death by being accidentally drowned while bathing in the North River at the foot of Robinson street, on Sunday evening. As the deceased was an excellent swimmer, it is supposed that he was seized with cramp, and thereby deprived of the means of sustaining himself on the surface of the water. Law Intelligence. Usirep States Commissioners’ Orrice, Aug. 9— Before Commissioner Gardiner—Charge of Assault with @ Dangerous Weapon.—Nelson Pierce, arrested on a charge of having assaulted a seaman with a billet of wood, was discharged, and the complaint dismissed. Court or Generat Srssions, August 9—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Dodge and Meserole. John McKeon, Esq , District Attorney. Trial for Grand Larceny.—A young Irish girl, by the name of Ellen Gillen, was placed at the bar for trial ‘at the opening of Court this morning, on a charge of grand larceny, in having, on the 10th of July last, stolen tive half eagles, one quarter eagle, and « pair of ear rings, in all worth $25 50, the property of James Denohue, of No, 446 Washington street. On the part of the prose- cution James Donohue deposed that the accused had lived in his family for some time, with the understand- ing that she was to be entitled to her board for her ser- vices, until she could procure a situation; that on the day in question she went away from his house, and that after her departure the property was missed. The case was submitted to the jury under charge of the Court.— After a brief consultation thejjury came in and rendered a verdict of guilty of petit larceny only, whereupon the Court sentenced the prisoner to be confined in the Pen- itentiary for 6 months. sentenced.~John Warnham, at the February term of this court, pleaded guilty toan indictment for keeping a disorderly house in Water street, and in whose case the court suspended judgment, on condition that Warnham should abate the nuisance and remove from the neigh- borhood, was this morning brought in by officer Barton, by virtue of a bench warrant, to answer for his old of: fence, inasmuch as he had failed to abate the nuisance in question. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $50, and be imprisoned in th» penitentiary fur thirty days. Another Trial for Grand Lar ceny.—Vincent T, Clark- son was next placed at the bar for trial, on a charge for grand larceny, being indicted for having, on the $d day of April, 1846, abstracted from the pocket of Lewis Tice A pocket book, containing $46 in bank bills. For the prosecution, it was shown in evidence that Mr. Tice, the accused, and another person, jointly eccupied a room at their boarding house, in Second street; that Mr, Tice, on the 3d of April, 1846, missed his pocket book; that the accused and the third were searched, without finding anything to establish the guilt of either of them; tirat the accused was subsequently suspected of being the guilty party, and that on searching the an occupied by his mother in Delancey street, the stolen pocket book was there found, with p12 in bank notes in it. The accused was ably defended by F. A. Tallmadge, Eaq., and the jury, after a short absence, rendered a ver- diot of not guilty, and he was accordingly discharged. Trial for Passing Counterfeit Money.—James Madi- son Loud, was then placed at’ the bar, on an indictment for forgery in the second degree, in having on the night of the oth of January last, attempted to pass to John H. Woodgate a counterfeit $10, purporting to have been issued by the Ocean Bank, of Newburyport, Mass. ‘On the part of the people, Mr. Woonaate deposed, that about 12 o'clock on the night of the Sth of January last, the accused called at his place of business, then « public house, at No. 64 Li street; and after par- taking of some refreshments, he asked witness to change him a $10 bill on the Ocean Bank, of Newburyport, Mase; which witness discovered to be a counterfeit, ani detained him until an officer could be sent for; that he attempted twice to escape; that on being taken tothe rd Station House, the accused offered witnoes a check for $60 wnd all the money he had with him, amounting to about $15, provided he might be permitted It was also shown, that he offered other an earlier hour on the evening of his arrest, ¢ jury, aiter a protracted absence, came into Court diet, “thoy ‘wore remanded Yo Ute som aed: left ta , ft in consultation at a late hour. S —— the time of her arrival no treaty communication entered into with toe British govern- ment, in refer-new to letters conveyed by her. The postage wax theretore levied on her mails, in the absence of any treaty, a8 Che law in such cases directs. "Bancroft immediately commenced a negotiation ith the British government on the subject, a negotia- tion which the editor of the Washington Union says “can terminate, we are but in one way.” And when its result is known, it will, I am con- |, be perfect! to both nations. Mr. Bancroft’s dorpatch tothe British Secretary for Affairs would have to be transmitted to the Foreign Post Master General, and to the treasury, before a final answer could be given, and some time would necessa- ril slapee; but “ ‘ashin, ou will find that the negotiation of the treaty, by whieh the mails from Ep, and for Canada, are conveyed through the United S| 4 nated in a day, nor even in one month. You are in error in stating that was not termi- to On the contrary, it is the ordi- nary rule adopted by nearly all the Europes: ers. ae {ra ad wy aes treaty with rrense, Aus. b. han verland mails to and from India the stop, blow to e commerce of the nations which were then at war with him. object in addressing you, is to set a part of the M: pail right ona subject on which they have bden misin- |, which I think you will have no objections to have done by one of your READERS. The Washi Steamer. To the Editor of the Southampton (England) Inde- pendent. Sister pring rd of the arrival of the magnificent “gem of the West,’ the Washington, at your highly- favored port, I ventured down to satisfy myself that all that was noised of her had existence in fact, and the high encomiums so sectedy, lavished were really and truly deserved. 1 wish to acknowledge the annihilation of m, pticism by agreeable surprise, on inspection of (even for En, yes) this wonderful combination of science and enterprise, which has resulted in the greatest triumph of mechanical skill of the nineteenth century. Indeed, the more minutely it is examined, the greater interest must be felt in the exquisite arrangements of all ie peels hom te Bee eaeak Senate to float of paddle wheel ; indeed we here see the advantage of the abolition many of the absurd contrivances still retained in by far too saany of our European engines. t in almost cglish marine every antiquated system of side frames is “ieee Wo poe they. are adopted, happily dis) with, ‘ond their © supplied with a for light wig stays, which show, ie eons valua- ble, how much more desirable is their room than their company ; and their absence in the time of trial—‘When guns o’erboard are m;”’—need not here be enlarged on. Noristhisthe only material saving. By ® ve clever adaption, the immense power of 1,000 horses comp! in each of these two novel constructed cylin- ders; and the advantage does not cease here. If we trace the onward progress of this force we see another bold project. By a curious invention the journals of the cross heads, though little if any more than five inches in diameter, receive and convey on this mighty motive power, whence ’tis transmitted through the side berms. and by the greatest bay se arty om ona plan never before known—we here behold in its course the power of 1000 horses concentrated and continued from the beams; to the cranks by a rod or connecter of not more than ten inches diameter in the swell, though of the usual length, which | recommend to our engineers as a model, being, as I believe, perfectly unique. We now observe another advantage. The cranks, though not containing a superfluity of metal, have a ong stroke—the advan tage of which is manifest—whereby, not revolving 60 rapid as a shorter crank would do, less matter is required in the paddle shaft, and the double check stays here introduced jenable a nineteen inch dart to sustain and revolve paddle wheels which are of sufficicnt diameter to take a deep hold of the water, yet not unnecessarily broad or wide to be in the way of any other oraft where there is plenty of sea room; and, having the floats ra- sd, ~ with its great depth a firm hold of the ter. Indeed, after the appearance of this stupendous ructure, we opine & revolution in marine engineering, or the throne of Neptune will be waved vy, and his trident wreathed with stars and stripes. T am, Sir, yours obediently, JAMES BAVERSTOCK. 18 Dean street, Soho-square, London, June 30th, 1847, i Srainarrexp, Iutinors, July 30, 1847, Proceedings of the Illinois State Convention—Dispute between two Mentbers—Challenge, gc. { commenced a long communication for your valuable paper, giving you a synopsis of the proceeding of the I linois State Convention; together with a brief sketch of some of its most preminent members, and also a des- scription of this most interesting city. This has been unavoidably delayed in consequence of previous engage- ments, which have occupied all my leisure moments. For the last week the Convention have been engaged ina most animated and spirited discussion upon the subject of the report madé by the Chairman of the Com, mittee on Elections (Mr. Davis, of Maseac). jo rhe section upon whieh the ‘debate arose was as fol lows:— Sec. 1.—In all.clections, every whive male citizen above the age of 21 years, having resided in ths State one year next preceding, shall be entitled to vote at such election, and every ‘white male inhabitant of the age aforesaid; but no such citizen or inhabitant shall be en titled, except in the distriet or county in which he shall actually reside at the time of such election. During the debate yesterday, Mr. Campbell, of Jo Davies, threw out some insinuations against Mr. Pratt, his colleague, which placed him, as he thought, in a false position’ before his constituents, In replying to Mr. Campbell, Mr. P. animadverted with great severity, and made some statements; which Mr. C. pronounced to be “unqualifiedly false;” observing at the same time that he would be found always ready to adjust the dis- ute, when out of the eonvention, in an honorable way. ir. Pratt immediately seized his pen, and gave Mr Campbell a polite invitation to meet him in St Louis, from thence to adjourn to Bloody Island. The affair ‘was soon arranged, and the following gentlemen accom- panied the parties as seconds :— Dr. Singleton and Constable :acted as friends of Mr. Pratt, and Mr. Ballingall and Captain Roberts, (of the lilinois volunteers.) were the friends of Mr. Campbell— They took their Ceparture for St. Louis, last evening. and the result of their meeting will no doubt be given in the papers of that city. From the materials of which the combatants are composed, there is little hope ex- pressed by their friends here, that an amicable adjust- ment can be effected. Mr. Pratt, @ native of your State, is a young man of great promise; seldom do you meet with one who pos- sesses in & more conspicuous degree all those high quali- ties with which he is peculiarly gifted. He dovs not often speak, but when he does, he rivits the attention of the convention by his powerful arguments and impas- sioned eloquence. Mr. Campbell, a native of Kentucky, and formerly the Secretary ot this State, also ranks high a8 a man of strong intellect, and possesses many estima- ble traits of character. In & word, they are looked upon asamong the most promising men of their age in this convention. Before closing this hasty letter, I will state for the gratification of those who are favorableto a just and proper restriction of foreigners, upon the principle that self-preservation is the first law of nature, that this State is now beginning to feel the evil of not having suitable laws in relation tothisimportant subject. They have resolved to break loose the fetters with which they have been so long bound, and strike a blow, irrespective of party, with a view tothe purification of the ballot- box, and the protection of their own inalienable rights. Ag an evidence of the fact, will state that the vote taken last evening, notwithstanding that the democrats have 20 majority in convention, was 82 in faver of the lot section, referred to above, and 60 against it. Should you desire to have the communication referred to above, for publication, an intimation to that effect in your next weekly, will be a sufficient hint. [We shall be happy to rece communication re- ferred to by our corresponde: ‘p. Herald } Tate or Arriiction.—We learn that the in- sane passenger on the steamboat Baltic, whose case was noticed two weeks since, died at the asylum in this city yesterday, withoutany return of his reason, His funeral will take place at 10 o’clock this forenoon, at the house of Mr. John Thorn, 26 Whitos- boro street, where his wife has remained since his com- mittal to the asylum. The name of this unfortuaste stranger was John Gilbert Collins. He was from Hull, in Yorkshire, England, where he was a clerk ina bank at analary of £200 A fellow clerk having come to tnis country and purchased a farm in this country, thirty or forty miles from Racine,on his visiting England, in- duced Mr. Collins to try his fortune also ir this coun- try. He reached New York with his wife some two months since, having buried on the passage his child, anda nephew that accompanied them. They immedi- ately proceeded west, travelling by the canal. At Loc! pert, Mr. Collins wishing to visit the Falls, left his w: to go with the boat, expecting to meet her at Buffalé the night of the same day. the way by the death of injury it received a couple of it has been ascertained that & passenger, and an days, daring ‘which time Yr, Monopo~ treet, New York, of 45 ieeqore Gold and Buiter Poe sak renege to have the exclusive sale of any style of Pen. ‘hey keep all kinds, iT meson edo wtdns wegen ease eee ec to be (as is generally the ec: from $0 to 75 centson a pen than others are selling chem for, itis their business oaly. magy not vos one cea rivals, but it is Halr Cui If you wish your ¥ qecutionpatronive i i the + corue: be more then remunerated for any < trou: at of your Way, i Shea aoa 0 the Of the Language o Viowers., Ny wee and extraordinary Book strikingly il cand conseq ns , Nevone snd japroved the moral it tench. ‘cents. MARTIN, 190 Broadway, rt Gand 7 of the Rural Cemeteries iltis- aud neatness o' mutter. at No. 13 Dressing Cases—The ‘Travelling small compass in which the subscribers have placed ever iy strc Yiag their useful- thing necessary for the toilet, withoyt de: han bial manuer in which they ‘mess, and the me and substan! are made, render these cases superior to any manufactured. An examinati i ayes. superi not fail of being satisfu 5 ONG: SAUNDERS & SON, 117 Broadway. very eemiiile variety seuiara of Ppa, Poeeey, Desk, rel ‘ible it) ‘taife, ‘with "singe variety of choice. Hazors? be watranted ‘to the purchaser. “Also, Scissors, Tweerers, he. aa. pes 177 Broadway, few Soom sieve Coumiontt st Piren te net keine Fits and partion the Magnetic Machine chine $8 to $12, accom ranted. Sol simp!l : its, Destuess, ine Tae Dolorenire, Paralysis, Epileptic rly gus Gon plaints the efficacy of is truly wonderful. Price ‘of the panied with full directions, and. war- holon and retail by ‘D.C. MOORHEAD, 182 Broadway. Bui, kor pater ee pone “Bait, ie are used b Emune’s bright heir alowe, i bets Kook aud Tine.” [knew her when her hair was eoa se, and intermixed with grey ; But by some magic fluence, twas changed within R color dark and texture soft, re ht suspici ie talisman flr Exnma ured ‘ControsiTion. ae phn 4 ngrion Finid can Bogle, 228 Wash- Save your Money.—Jones, No. 4 Ann Street, near the Museum, sells the very best of French (alf Dress Boots et only $450; second quality do, $850; Ci and Gaiters, equally low. Wercaah only semen eee bohad of Win, Monday, August 96 ©. M. The stock market is slowly improving. There is not much doing, but prices are alittle better. At the first board, Erie Railroad, old, went up} per cent ; Canton 34; Norwich and Wercester 3; Harlem *; North A- merican Trust 3; ; Farmer’s Loan, closed firm at prices current on Saturday, and Stoningion fell off % per cent. At the second board, East Boston advanced 3, per cent? while Stonington and Harlem closed firm at prices cur- rent in the morning. The money market continues exceedingly easy, the banks are discounting very liberally. and the demand from all quarters is fully satisfied; The heavy importations since the lst of August, have had an influence upon quotations for sterling exchange, and rates have advanced a fraction. We now quote bills on London 106 a 10634 ; on Paris, 5f. 323¢ a 6f.31 ; Am- ‘| sterdam, 394 a 39}; Hamburg, 35a 35%; Bremen, 78 a 78. ‘The Albany Exchange Bank has declared a dividend of three and a-half per cent, payable on the 10th inst. The receipts of the Macon and Western Railroad, for the month of July, amounted to $9,020 86, of which $5,263 89 were from passengers, $2,899 20 from freight, and $857 77 for themail. The exports of domestic cotton goods from Boston to foreign ports, during the month of July, amounted to 3,887 bales and cases, The completion of the Madison and Indianspolis Rail- road, is progressing rapidly. The rails are laid to within thirteen miles of Indianapolis, and it is expected that the cars will commence running by the middle of Au- gust. The exports from Michigan for the quarter ending June 30, 1847, were nearly equal in value to those for the whole of the year 1946. Had there been a sufficient number of vessels to have taken away the produce ag fast as it accumulated at the ports, there would have been a muvh larger exportation, The quantity and value of certair articles exported from Detroit, Maumee, Brest, Trenton, Algonne, Newport and St. Clair, from April lst to July Ist, were as annexed :— Commence or Micuican—Forrion anv Domestic Ex- voRTSs ap Tonnace. 446,326 barrels flour. ... « $2,677,596 00 436 tons ashes: 48,675 00 143.316 bushels wheat 2,265 barrele corn meal. 6,833,764 feet lumber. . & ) grass shingle bolts, oata, corn, hides, oils, furs, peltries, rags, potatoes, beans, peas, cranberries, shorts, wood, iron, beer, ale, porter, ke. &C. se serecesesees $664,024 60 $3,784,204 60 From St. Joseph, Grand River, Kalama- 200, Saginaw, Toledo, and other ports, estimated. ss. seessecevereeeree e 600,000 00 ‘Total April 1 to July 1, 1847. ++ $4,394,704 O1 Total for the yeur 1846......, 4.647.608 04 $992,904 03 Had there been sufficient facilities to get forward sup- plies from the above ports, the value of exports for the quarter ending July 1st, 1847, would have exceeded that for the whole of the year 1846. Exrorts To Canapa er = Quarter Enpina Jur By British vessels—barrels fou $26,400 00 barrels 2 1 3ae 98 rt By Amer‘a vessels—barrel 90 5,400 00 M. feet timbe on ‘960 00 a" 953,097 50 Tonwacr Emrnoven ix THE Commerce oF MicHioan, ‘Domestic Tonnage, Tons. Men. American vessels entered coastwise he * cleared ** 5,750 6,755 This is independent of vessels reporting in the upper lake trade, that; complete their loading at Detroit, bound down or up. Foreign Tonnage. Men. British tonnage entered, 1,173, wo cleared, 1: ‘The amount of tonnage employed in the commerce of the Western Lakes is increasing with the greatest rap! dity. Some of the Lake ports employ more tonnage than the fourth or fifth rate ports om the Atlantic, and wo have no doubt but that in a few years the American ton- nage of the Lakes will equal thet of the seaboard. Should there be another season of high prices for agricul~ tural products, we shall see more activity in all the Lake ports in the shipment of produce to tide water, taan we have ever imagined. ‘The annexed table exhibits the exportation of sugar and coffee from Havana for the first six months of the past two years. The increase in the shipments of coffee has been immense:— 1p Havawa—Exronts ron Stx Monts, bday he Bulger, boner, Cafes, orro Tons. Collins was in Buf- 1947, 1846. a7. falo, enquiring at the boats for his wife. On her 598 arriving there she could obtain no tidings of him, Seis but she went on board the steamboat in which they Lj were to go up the lakes, and he joined her there just as bat the boat was leaving. He had when he left Lockport 5.914 some 150 sovereigns quilted in his vest, and nip | "1 other money. Soon the boat started he manifes 6 insanity, and it was then discovered that he had been 13 944 Ea i ve money, his wateh, chain, kc. In _ o be ings spoke of struggling with a negro, w! wi Assisted by two white men. The robbery it ‘suppored to tc A Aone savers eae tore Buffalo, and Dy rege Line Total... 313,318 401,302 95,590 284,201 ul juent poe ee Bom Boni ~ Le bey nd eA ot 6 taal $0. ‘The exportation of brandy in the first six months of tept one amen anaion nd they remained | joao; ot voce, manufctured, 88208 pound, agian rept on wi im ir jon, ant 1346; of tobacco, man tt 3 pounds, against ht or four ot co fergie Par a eatahe was obliged 75620 im 1846 ; tobacco leaf, 720,203 pounds, against to, take him to an asylum. We understand re 2,016,066 in i846. was & temperate, respectable ee ake _ ‘The quantity of certain articlos registered for exporta- y oo tlio, bat lost within » year two | tion from the port of Havana during the first six months ‘and ® sister, a 4 her only child and her in each of the past six years, was as annexed:— busi and’ bel friendlies ine strange | Reorstexsp Exrontation land.— Utica I. 1842, 1843. 1844, . 7“ while bin fon nd J 1 Sisane amtio 157,389 smoking fog bn maga te toit and gal He wae opeeco A at eae 10 ‘burned thal it ie doubtful whether Brandy, Too sale 36