The New York Herald Newspaper, August 18, 1847, Page 2

; ll ee : NEW YORK HERALD. ~ Mew Merk, Wednestay, Angust 18, 1967. ————_—_ ned ‘The Ocean Steamers. The Missouri, from Cherbourg, is now in her eighteenth, and the Cambria, from Liverpool, in her fourteenth day. The speculators intend to ebtaia the first intelligence ‘The Mexican War—What of Peace? Tt ie about fourteen months since the Mexican war commenced, and within that time the American troops have achieved a succession of victories, without parallel in the history of madera warfare. The enemy’s territory has been penetrated and assailed in every direction, and ut the present time we are masters of nearly two-thirds of all hisdomain. His sea ports are either in our possession, or blockaded by our ships—he is deprived of all commercial inter- course witn the rest of the world——innumerable | flags, guns, arms, and other trophies of war— proofs of the prowess and undaunted energy of cur brave soldiers in the bloody strife, lie ia cumbersome quantity at our seat ofggovernment; his strongest forts have been reduced and are garrisoned by our soldiers; and to crown all, the conquering invading army is either in the city of the Aztecs, the capital of the enemy’s coun- try, or within afew days march of, and daily and hourly approaching it. The defeats which the Mexicans have hitherto sustained at our hands are nothing to what they would suffer in the event of their capital being reduced. Those were like wounds on the extre- mities of the human system, which time and medicine would, sooner or later, heal; but the capture of the capital, with which so many great and glorious associations are connected, would be as a wound in the most vital part.— The others are but the arteries supplied by the great resefVoir, the capital; but the capi once taken, and Mexico retains her nationality only at the will ef the conqueror. The war is now at its culminating point. We can’t recede if we would. Onward we must pro- ceed, no matter what may be the consequences, but there is little dangec that victory will ‘Tue Terrible Collision at Sea—The Total Lose of the Swedish bark Iduna, and nearly ‘Two Handred Lives, @WWe published in yesterday’s Herald, the particulars, as far as we had them by tele- graph, of one of the most awful accidents that we have ever been called upon to record. We mean the cellision between the ship Shanunga, bound from Liverpool to Boston, and the bark Iduna, bound from Hamburg to this city, which resulted in the instantaneous loss of the latter vessel. One hundred and seventy-two persons were, by this dreadful calamity, ushered into the pre- sence of their Eternal Judge, without a mo- | ment’s warning. In their warm berths, men,wo- | men and children ofall ages, were engulphed— never again to rise till the last trumpet shall have sounded the final alarm. | We annex all the additional particulars | that have come to hand. Unfortunately, the | communication by the telegraph was inter | rupted before the operator had finished sending vors. The Boston Advertiser, of yesterday, say Ship Shanunga, at this last Rg ay op Liver- pool, re that on Monday merning, 9th inst., at | one o'clock, in lat. 44 25, long. 58 30, the weather | foggy, sho came in contact with the Swedish bark Iduna, | from Hamburg for New York, with two hundred and six | penance, The Idune sank in sbout half an , Immediately after the collision the Shanunge’s ut out, and, with one boat from the bark. picked up t! four persons only. One hundred and seventy-two persons, including the master, Capt. Ernest Andres Moberg, were lost. ‘The names of the persous saved were— CABIN PASSENGERS. Fdward Kaiser, ‘Teresa Litthner. le uber, Fredke Kohr, Carle Setz and wife, ; Fred Reseburgh, Johanae Wenzel,’ Hing Joseph Wersicr, "3 4, Shaltz aud wile, Am hanna Gessner, fredk. sfohuhore, Geaser, A. Lan, Heinrich Hoffman, Susanush Behebecher, Barbara OFFICERS. P. G, Wiberg, first officer, —— Hayfroon,second officer. | : SEAMEN, arn, | Cloff Soderlann, John Medbure, ius Lindstrom, ee Uae Sate eer a, Male hlatatoon We have received the following communication upon the ies of the publio for the passengers the lilfated bark Iduna, We bope that this peipable Sits apee che pabtle charity. will bos bemegioaled = “ Your paper of to-morrow morning will doubtless give an account of the dreadful lors of life on board the bark [dune. I bave just returned from on board the Shanun- here are the thirty-six survivors of the two hundred Satie rs and men that made the complement Continue to court our eagle. It remains with Mexico to say when we shall halt. An intima- tion—a bare hint to that effect—is all that is needed to give her once more peace, with all its blessings. Hitherto she has been rash with im- potent fury; and when reason returns, and she accepts what we have so repeatedly tendered her, our army will retrace its steps and return home. No disposition of this kind has, how- ever, yet been evinced by her. She continues to flounder in the depthe of her imbecility, and to rave ut her enemy, whom she cannot injure.— Her Castilian pride will not bend to overpower- ing circumstances. Tue next arrival from the seat of war will be pregnant with interest. {f we receive intelli- gence by it that Gen. Scott and the forces under him had not reached the capital, we may enter- tain a hope of an early settlement of the difficul- ties between the two countries. If, on the con- trary, the capital be taken, the war willbe as likely to continue five years more as one. The enemy would, in that event, have nothing left worth saving—his honor would have been wounded in the tenderat point, and he would be driven to desperation; nothing would be left to him worth preserving. The miserable remnant of @ government would be flying precipitately from one place to another. Although with but little ground on which to found a hope, we must cherish the wish that matters will not result thus. If they do, the Mexicans will have but sealed their own doom, and courted their own annihilation—more than we ever sought or de- sired. It has always been supposed that the influence of the clergy, which is greater in Mexico than even in any other Catholic country, would sooner or later be exercised toward the attain- ment of peace. Hitherto that influence, we have reason to believe, has not been exercised to that end. There is hope, however, that it will be before the capital is reduced, and that it will be successful. We have always been of those who thought that the clergy of that country would ne- ver permit a hostile army to enter the capital, where their 4mmense wealth is stered, and where the spires of their numerousend splendid cathedsals reach the firmament. An enemy is at any time to be dreaded, but an enemy of he- retics ina Catholic country is more especially to be feared, lest the altars and places of worship might be defiled. In the entry of our troops, ~ however, no terror need be felt on this score. The temples and altars of Mexico would be safe —the sanctuaries of religion would be unde- filed by American soldiers. It is thought that Great Britain too is exercis- ing her influence towards peace. She, as every one knows, exerted herself to the utmost to pre- vent the annexation of Texas, because it would add considerably to our already extensive terri- tory, and colossal greatness. The same motive which impelled her to act in that matter, will induce her to act in this war, acd prevail on Mexico to come to terms; for she knows that every day the waris prolonged is attended with expense which Mexico must eventually pay, and ae her means will not allow het to do so with money, she will be obliged to do so with terri- tory, every square mile of which that comes to us by a treaty @f peace, will add proportionably to our national greatness. England has, there- fore, a direct interest in bringing about a con- clusion of the war. She avowed as much in her endeavors to defeat the annexation of Texas. On the influence of the clergy on the one hand, and the influence of England on the other, on Mexican councils depend the chances of an early peace. If the capital has been reduced be- fore this, we may conclude that pride and arro- gance have been more than a match for both, and that the war is as likely to last five years more asone. Thenextarrival at New Orleans, will, doubtless, give us materials on which to form an opinion. It hag been intjmated, and it is supposed, that Lord Palmerston’s recent speech in Parliament looked that way, as weil as to Cuba—that England will foreclose on Mexico, as soon as we are done with her, and will de- mand payment of the debts she owes Bri- tish subjects, and in case of funds not coming forth immediately, will seize an equivalent in territory. Such may be the intention, or that speech may have been made as a feeler, but we have the best reason to believe that it cannot be put injo effect as long as the present administra- tion is in‘power. It is a settled principle, that no European power shall get a stronger foothold on this continent than itnow has. This principle we have good reason for knowing will not be abandoned by the administration, nor is it probable that it will be by any succeeding administration. Sreamente Hiegrnia.—This steamer sailed from Boston on Monday for Liverpool, via Hali- fax, with the semi-monthly mail and 58 passen- gers for the former, and 17 for the latter place. Among the passengers for Liverpool are Colonel Harry Connelly, bearer of despatches, and the Rey. E. L. Abbot, missionary to Aracan. Spienpip Streamsure Lavycu.—The steamship United States, burthen 2000 tons, built by Wm. H. Webb for C. H. Marshall, and othem, will be | launched from the ship yard foot of Fifth street, of the ill-tated Iduua on the night when she was sunk. bod persons were ed Se by tonerene af She Shanunga, while floating on the water, and of course are now in a state of destitution. of them are women, Re ce se jdren, and all have @ strong claim upon our sympathies. (ory conversed with some of them, and they seem to be persons of good education. Ove, a cabin passen- ger, had « large amount of property on d. + Shull not @ contribution be tosupply them with clothing, and the necessaries of life? The men are clothed in such clothing as the generous captain and tarsof the Shanunga could muster. The women, who | escaped with their night dresses, have been clad with such rude garments as could be made out of bunting and whatever could be found on board. “ Will you not commend their case to the charitable?” The Iduna was to have been consigned to Messrs. Schmidt & Belcher, of this city. The following is a list of the consignees of her cargo :— aks brides F°8 Fishel. .es books Goodhue & ¢ ‘pkgs bides SU Deulop co 1 bale printed books Helmarich xes mdse Lippold & co ‘00 1 pkg books K Ga rigues Sales 1 case mdse T M Op- 5 esmdse CF A Heinrichs Penheim & co. 7 casks do do 2 cases hair seating J J Dolan 4do CC Muller E Wiencke 1 cave mdse Horstman, Sons &k 21 bales mf. Drucker ‘ ks, 2 1 do. Fisher & Bird 1 do Schmever & Broths trunl ues, 2 bundies clothing and bedding, 1 ba- rometer, 1 spyrometer, 1 hronometer J Ogden 1 tronk samp! . at Cg uskets, sample arc les ‘he! 8do-leaseG H Keygmberg wares, 4 do fine oils, 2 do Lines’ easge 1 hale mdeo Sed nortgmartt Gs. oplectten, Winterhoff Pi, er & Karck Mecke & co 5ex mdse T Grinenthal & co cottons, 1 bale bed- lo E Bane ze it do C W Vorwerk &Biedorns °° be yee ‘bales mdse W V . 20_ do, 5 bales do, M Hirck- feldt g 9 cases manfd. goods .F 8 6 cases mdse Douglas Br’ths. Schlesinger 12 cs mdz Vietor & Duckwits t do TGranenthal & co 1 bale do Pat co 3 bas do M Bilan 340" do ftughes Ward i io Hughes 7 do H Stevenson 2do do Paton & co Lease manfd goods Hoose & 2do do C Warren & co Vietor 8 cases 1 cask smallwares We- 9 = woollen geods Charles _deles & Major ucke 1 box mdse D C Siedhoff 9 cases do Setley & Sevening 1362 plates spelter Phelps, ¢o I 1292 do ESInnes&co 1 ease cottons, 1 do instru 1268 do GB Morewood & co bales woollen goods Spies, 1 Christ & co 1 do tools W Kell 1 case passenger goods Motz & 1do woollens T Lehrberger Pollitz, , sundry pkgs & cases to order. 2 casks do ‘Th Maurici INTELLIGENCE FROM VENEZUELA.—We have the Caracas El Liberal of the 24th ult. before us. Panx Tueatan.—In all*our recollestions-of thestri- cals, we do not remember a greater and more complete | Bowery Tueatar.—We suppose that the Bowery the whole of our despatch on Monday night, or | theatre will as usual be filled from pit to dome thiseven. we should have had a complete list of the survi- | !9g; 981s always the case when Mrs. Shaw, the much admired and talented tragic actress performs. She will | appear this evening as“ Ion, or the Foundling of Ar- gos,” in the celebrated tragedy of that name, s charac- ter in which Mrs. Shaw excels. Mr. Clarke, whose re- ception by his old friends has been all that he could desire, will take the part of Phocion, in the same piece; and the “Carpenter of Rouen" will be added to the evening’s amusements. What with Mrs. Shaw, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Burke, Mr. Bellamy, ke., and the manner in which the pieces set forth for this evening are cast,the Bowery offers inducements that ought to fill any house in the Union, Mrs. Shawis as popular smong her old admirers as she ever was. Cuatuam Turatre.—The “Maid of Crolasey,” or ‘Teresa's Vow; the petite comedy, the “ Irish Dragoon” and the comic extravaganza, “Qur Tom Thumb,” are the pieces advertised at the Chatham theatre this eve- evening. In each ofthese the Adelphi company will per- form in their own excellent style. All who have attend- ed this theatre for = short ‘cline past, are loud in their raise of the acting and of the great exertions which Mr. ‘letcher is making to please the public. The praise is well deserved, for the Chatham is now pa ae the most entertaining places of amusement in the city. families, under rection ir. Barnes, are here. aud will appear at this theatre on Monday next. Mr. Fletcher's energy is not excelled by any man in his line of business in the city of New York. Parwo’s Ovena Hovse.—Tue Ravers.—The house was crowded last evening, andthe second performance of these skilful artists was received with great ap- plause by the delighted audience. John Sefton and Tom Placide are, indeed, the ‘two’ best “ Gregories”’ we have ever seen, their appearance together is The exercises on the tight rope by quite « bonne idée. the principal members of the family, wore recived with enthusiasm, principally the stupendous feats of M. Leon Javelli, and the astonishing dance of * La Petit Amour,” achild, only four years old, who walks on that nar- row way as well as 5 ad the floor of a room. The pantomime of “Vol-au-Vent’’ concluded the ireé; and Grbriel Ravel performed in it, that wonderful leap called La barre cerrique upon & pole sixteen feet high. ‘This is, indeed, one of the most astonishing and ‘daring experiments ever attempt- ed by any acrobat. To-night the performances begin with the vaudeville ‘Twas |!” which, the tight rope exercises, with @ Chinese Pas by Gabriel Ravel, then the pastoral pantomime, “La Fete Champitre,’ the whole to conclude with id Pe “Natalie,” and the celebrated tableaur vivans, “The Italian Brigands.”” ‘The visiters at, Saratoga will be gratified to-morrow evening with « novel, scientific, and instructi tainment, in the course of which they will see collection of evanescent dioramio views, exeouted by Daguerre of Paris, and @ variety of other views too numerous te refer to. It will be well worth attending. naa Lainey sacar: mals St. les and wees ad wir way hither. The! are ly spoken. the theatrical critics at the South sad Wert! id Signor Rossi, the necromancer and ventriloquist, is performing at Cincinnati. Musical. Tur Havana Itatian Orena Company sppear this evening at Castle Garden, in the beautiful opera of “Hernani.” The price of admission being reduced to fifty cents, in order to give all an opportunity of hearing this full, effective, and powerful troupe, there can be little doubt but that the Garden will be visited by thousands of the élite and fashion of the oity. No- body should miss an opportunity of listening to the most finished artists that ever appeared here. Miveana Rooms.—It must not be forgotten that a very pleasant time can be spent any evening this week at the Minerva Rooms, where the original Virginia Serena- ders nightly hold forth to large and delighted audiences. ‘This evening they will introduce a variety of new songs: duets, glees, parodies, choruses, Ko., selected from fa- vorite operas. ‘The burlesque opera “Stuffo”’ will con- clude the evening's amusements. Madame Ablamowios is giving concerts at Louisville, where she meets with great success, The Fine Arts. A full-length portrait of the hero of Palo Alto, Resaca dela Palma, Monterey, and Buens Vista, will be exhi- bited at Newport in a few days, Tt was painted by J. Attwood, on the field of Monterey, May 15, 1847. Every one should seo the likeness of one who, for gene- rations, will be held dear, and his chivalrous acts and The question as to the legality of the branch of the British Colonial Bank, has been settled in favor of that institution, the Venezuelian govern- ment having decided that it can proceed issuing its paper under the following regulations :--- lst. That it shall keep in ite vaults ie to the value of at least one half of the sum total of its bills in cirou- Qd. That it shall allow government to examine into the existence of this sum, whenever it may deem it mecessary to do so, and by the persons whom it may —. 3d. That it shall publish every two months an ac- count of the transactions of the benk, and the amount of specie on hand, and bilis in cireulation. Such an arrangement has been agreed to by the bank, and all now goes on well. We have also received Cumana papers to the 12th July. They contain no news. New Yorx anp Hanvem Rawrnoap.—The Ha: lem Railroad Company have advertised for pro- posals for grading, masonry,and bridging twenty- nine miles of their road, extending from its pre- sent terminus at Croton Falls to Dover Plains, in Dutchess county. This isa fine chance for contractors, as the line is favorably located for grading and for bridging. This company is now in a thriving condition, and can guaranty the most favorable terms to contractors. The ad- vertisement in another column wil give all the necessary particulars, to which we direct the at- temtion of those interested. Personal and Political. unexampled bravery lauded by every lover of free insti- tutions and republican glory. Tho painting is highly spoken of, and we hope that it will be supported by the patrons of the fine arts. City Intelligence. Tae Wratnen.—Yesterday was extremely warm about noon; the thermometer stood at Delatour’s & Co., ‘Wall street, about 1 o'clock. as high as 84 degress. About can InstitUTE—Fanmen’s Civ, ’ Club assembled . As usual Am —The Farmers’ the benefici when its resist theatrical double s aaece che Ye ae Chatham street. When the turkey was f, disposed of, a jeer es a BSS el Gote ose alld Long " itlea of Island, and the necessary Sequistta that untried soll. A letter i i | i proves the obligation of the United States for the means of tl has given these countries the celebrity t! the manufacture of linen, for although flax in Ireland extensively, the climate and other ‘conflngencies juire it to be prepared for use while in seed. We give the statistics as a curious it of progress of the growth of flax in Ireland i In 1710, yards of linen manufact were 1,688,764 1760 . = log 11,200,771 1776 My At & ¢ 1 600. 1800 * # * e 35,676,908 1820 be bh. “| bed 43,613,218 1825 hid - = = 66,113,965 Imports into the United Kingdom in. 1846, from foreign |] the Unit om countries :—Fibre, 79,424 caeeowotte 20 fallions of del. milifon of bushels, worth about of Great jin for ight be raised at home. 'e mits will not give us the opp: rtunity of contrasting influence of the steam power, with the hand-loom in Ire- land. The subject is one of vital im oe to this Hirai Powers’ celebrated “Greek Slave,” Sy Arhreld day through the custom house, by Mr. Kellogg, eh seg a giving Bad Police Intelligence. Charge of Highway Robbery.—Captain Horrigan and officer McCorde of the Sth ward arrested last ht, Alexander Edgar,on a bench warrant issued by the Re- corder of Albany,wherein he stands charged with knock- ing down Mr. Moore, resident ofjAlbany, in February last, (enim from his person « breast-pin, valued at $15, together with between $30 and A few days ago s fellow called Stewart y the above officers on the same charge, and sent back to Albany for trial, The accused will be likewise conveyed back to Albany for trial. In the Wrong Box.—Officer Allen of the 5th ward, ar- it, about 1036 o’clock in Reade street, two ie by nab Wilson and Jane Mc- aniel, whom bd Keates in Sawa Oe — fight- together, ripping ta ec. On taking pak both to the station house, each brought along with them two witnesses, called Caroline Jones, Eliza Com- stock, Caroline Burr, and Ellen Sherwood. On the case being stated before ——- Perry, and as the case being of some doubt reapecting who struck the first blow, the Captain locked them all up for the ni,ht for a further heuring, which created some considerable mirth from the bystanders, who followed the crowd in tosee the tun. Insulting Femates.—Officer Cook, of the 1st ward, ar- rested yesterday afternoon a fellow calling himself John Dillon Smith, on @ charge of insulting » young lady by the name of Elizabeth Pierce, while e1 onthe Battery. Much credit is due the officer in ing this arrest, as there are many other ikguards who visit the Battery under the garb of V pmeyaoggg bg make it arule of insulting respectable ; and in future we sin- cerely hope that Captain Wiley will give strict orders to all his men, in order ro arrest theve chaps and show them up. Promising Sons.—Officers Giltzan and Preston. of the We understand that the staunch sea steamer New Haven will proceed to Cape May either on Thursday or Friday afternoon, for the purpose of bringing the Hon. Henry Cley direct to this city. Letters will be im town to-day, from his friends, and the parties who have char- tered the New Haven will be governed by them, as to the time of leaving. At all events, we will to-morrow morning be able to announce when the boat will leave. A select company of his personal friends will accompany the boat; and tickets for the excursion, we learn, at five dollars each, oan be obtained on Thursday morning. The Hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary of Treasury and suit, arrived in town last evening, and are at Flo- rence’s House, Broadway. Captain Fraser, the head of the Revenue Bureau at Washington, arrived in town last evening. Gen. Taylor’s son left Richmond on the 17th inst., for White Sulphur Springs. In br House of Representatives, a whig majority of four or six. It is reported that both Thompson and Lefiler are elect- ed to Congress from lows, by majorities of 500 and 700, sok ne 6 meee Laren: O10 00 elected to the Lo- gislature. If this be correct, two democratic Senators will be chosen next winter. Among the arrivals at the Atlantic house, Newport, are the names of Major Gen. Jesup, and Mr. Lover, the Irish gentleman. We deeply regret to observe, in the New Lisbon Pa- triot, the death of the venerable and worthy Senator, John Martin, from Columbians county. Mr. Martin was in feeble ‘health last winter, yet no one wes moro faithful to his dutles.—Columbus, Ohio, Satteeman, 131k inst Sumner Hudson, of this city, well known provision dealer of Boston, was found dead in his bed, at West- boro’, on Sunday morning. We understand from the Paoli Telegreph, that Col. Bowles # preparing, as fast ae his health will permit, » full and complete account of his own, and the conduct of Gen. Lane in the battle of Buena Vista, so far as re- lates to the Second Indiana Regiment, which will be Sth ward, arrested last night two young men by the names of Michael Brennan and Patrick Brennen, on @ charge of stealing from their mother, Mrs. Bridget Brennan, residing at No. 40 Laurens street, $110. The Justice Drinker, and hs | ecamps were taken befoi focked up for a further hearing. Petit Larceny.—A black fellow called George Parker, was arrested last night by officers Rafferty and Clifford, of the 6th ward, on a charge of stealing $7 from a man called Harmon Belknap, while in a “crib” on the Five Points. Justice Osborne locked him up for trial. Attempt to Pass Bad Money.—Officer Goodwin, of the 7th ward, arrested yesterday & woman called Eliza Ro- binson, on a charge of attempting to pass a spurious bank bill upon Mr. Wood. Detained for a further hear- fog. virrest of Night Rioters.—Captain Horregan and offl- cers Barns and Appleyard, arrested on Monday night, between 12 and 1 o’clook, five young larks, calling them- selves James Morrison, Henry Baker, Geo alnut, Wm. Harper, and Charles Gran, whom the officers found rioting in Broadway, and alarming the whole neighbor. hood. They were alitakeni to thestation house and locked up, and in the morning taken before Justice Osborne, who, after severe reprimand, allowed them to go upon the promise of their future good behavior. Charge of Rape.—@Mficers Holmes and Sqely, of the 16th ward, arrested yesterday, aman by tl name of Francis Miller, on a warrant issued by Justice Drinker, wherein he stands charged with violating the person of © young girl by the name of Elizabeth Aiken. The ac- cused locked up for a further hearing oy Stabbing, —Officers Miller and Shadbolt, of the 10th ‘ard, arrested 6 man ee, by the name of William Downey, on 4 charge of stabbing Edward Wilson with a knife, inflicting » severe wound on the left arm. Justice ‘Pimpson locked him up for trial. Tue Free i Portianp.—We learn from the Argus that besides Foye’s Twine Factory, nine dwelling houses were destroyeb in Portland, on Saturday, vis:—Mr, Foye’s house, next east of the factory; also Joshua Richardson's, (occupied by himself) next west, on the corner of Cotton street. The house on Cotten street, owned by Mr. Richardson, and bagels Joshua Maxwell. The houses on the easterly side Cotton street, to Fore. street, were nearly ae Coes, via: Byron Greenough’s double house, occupied . K. Mores, ‘Wm. Chase and Mrs. Barbour. Judge ble’s double house, occupied by Lorenzo D. Hanson, and 8, Longfellow, Jr. ‘The house owned by Israel Richardson, ‘and occupied by Darius White, anda Mr, Shert—the house owned by Joshua Richardson, and occupied by submitted to the public at the earliest ible moment, for explanation and decision. — Sr. leew Union, 9th instant. Our venerable friend Col. Mones Jewett, explrod Inst Bast River, on Friday, 20th inst., at 40’clock, PM. evening at 10 o'clock. His death resulted from tl vere ‘he sustained from a fall on ‘ast, Barardey movning.— Columbus, (Ohio) State Journal, 13th inst. ~ Charles Carle—also the one story house owned by Miss Hall, and proms by, by ies tie the by house next, own nd occ; Selman Roberts and James B. Newell—here tee ass arrested. The whole amount of property is about 926,000, and about half thet sum is insured. country, and could not be too frequent wee the Club, more especially as in the much to be di location for an agricultural college or school, and for the for roose A of which there orgs exist any Kips om- pediment, we ferven' aneye may be carefull Placed over that npeotes of hortioulcare, that promised so abundant # public revenue, and pri resource. A ntleman from Ireland opened the eyes of the Club to e difficulties that the country is exposed to from oli- mate and other causes, and the consequent actual im- Piseticabllity of raising the seed for other purposes, while ¢ justly deprecated our indifference to the straw, which forms the substantial element of the linen manufac- ture in Europe. This is ject of vital importance to the reflection of the farmer, and demands further inves- tigation by the Institute. A letter was read from Mr. Kent, Prospect Hill, Brooklyn, accompanied by 16 pota- toes, the seed of which the Institute had recieved from J. D. Williamson, who obtained them at Bogota, not larger at the time than an egg. ‘were, amon, others, handed over to Mr. Kent, whose prooess of ing them is worthy of notice. This gentleman produced 16 atone Some ‘one pest ty re off the shoots, an wating them y in pots, subsequently transplanting them, and obtainin, an amasing produce. Two committees were appointed, one to report on the advant derived from the late excursion to Long Inland of the members of the Farmers’ Club, and another to further, and more practically analyze the various soils on that route. so as tobe ji ppiad for the re ex: ited at the October fair. beautiful: of and hemp from Savannah were exhibited by Mr. Bennett ; also, from Georgia and New Orleans, and seve- ral specimens of raw silk from Savannah, and the finest coocoons ever ex to the publ After a few further remarks Club adjourned. ‘Tue Cuinese anp tHe American Women.—The sub- jects of the Brother of the Sun and the Uncle to the ‘Stars, now in our oy, have not pi ted been satiated with ge view. the sights and novelties of this land. We saw two of them in the street yesterday admiring very at- tentively a beautiful young lady,whom they seemed much ploasedwith. The moment they saw her feet, however.they suddenly turned away, shaking their heads,and chatter- ing veryloud. We expect the young lady’s pedals were not as small as they have been in the habit of seeing at home. Saturday will be the last day of their stay in this city, New Haven anv Srainoriecp Rattnoas.—Boston pa- pers of yesterday mo: were delivered to us as early as six o’clock last evening, via the New Haven and Springfield route. Mr. 8. E. Dennis, | master of train, will accept our thanks for his usual favors, which, at all times, are acceptable, and the more so when the mails fail to arrive, as was the case last night. Axnivar or Emicnant Passencers.—The number of emigrant ers arrived at this port, during Sunday ‘and Monday, amounted to 879, Manus Hosrrrar, Staten Istanp.—The weekly re- tura of the above institution, from the 9th to the 16th instant, shows the number of deaths by typhus or ship fever, during that period :—Died, typhus fever, 13; re- mittant fever, 2; died of other diseases, 4. Sick with ship fever, 188; remittent fever, 242; with other diseases, 134; total number remaining in the Hospital, 582, being a de- crease of 17 from the previous week. Kintep ny BEING RUN over.—Coroner Walters was called yesterday to hold an inquest at No. 114 Columbia street, on the body of a boy named Alexander * pode six years, who, while in the act of crossing Grand t, near Willet, was wean ine ever by one of Hatfield & Bertine’s stages, and killed on the spot. Ver- dict—The jury came to the conclusion, from the evi- dence adduced, that no blame could be attached to the driver, and rendered their verdict accordingly. Founp Drownep. Coroner Walters held an inquest also on the body of an unknown woman, apparently about 35 years of age, who was yesterday found float in the slip at the foot of Spring street. Verdict by drowning. AccipentaL Drownina.—The Coroner held an in- bye also on the body of a boy named John Jordan, ore years, who, on Saturday last, went with # compan! to play on the new pier, near the foot of Moos birt when he accidently fell into the slip and was ved. Verdict accordingly. Deatn sy Arortexy —The Coroner held an inquest also in the city prison upon the body of an unknown msn, apparently about forty years old,who was conv to the Tombs yesterday in a dying condition, and ex- Bas before a commitment could be obtained. jolmes made a post mortem examination in the case, when it was ascertained that the deceased came to his ae by epoplexy, andthe jury rendered a verdict to ect. Petex G. Stuvvesanr,—We are informed that a tele- graphic despatch announeed that Peter G. Stuy- vesant, Esq. one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died yesterday, or the day before, at will take the route ing the buses on Thursday morning. 5 from Fulton ferry to the navy yard. Tne Brivor Staret Feany.—We are informed that the Union Ferry Company, of this city, have not any — in the contemplated ferry at the foot of Bridge street. Avotner Temperance Pic —We understand the Union Daughters of Temperance No. 4 intend to proceed ona pic nic on Thursday morning. Lavina THe Conner Stone or a New Cuuncn.—This interesting ceremony teok place yesterday. evening in Deanstreet. The new church belongs to the Methodist Episcopal denomination. There were a number of gue ee who participated in the religious exer. cises. This will be another added to the already large number of churches which this city can boast of. Parsentatiov.—The Franklin Guards proceed to Fort Hamilton to-morrow afternoon for the purpose of presenting their late captain (who is an officer in one ef the companies about to proceed to California, with a pair of Colt’s revolving pistols. Deatus in Brooxtyn ror THe Werk enpina Ava. 14,—Males 32, females 25 ; adults 16, children 42; total, 57, From New York 16. Law Intelligence. Common Pieas, Aug. 17—In Chambers—Before Judge Daly.—Discharged.—James Fay and Oliver B. Stevens were from the United States army, on the ground of their being minors, Manne Count—Before Judge Waterman.— Metzger vs. Van Velthoven.—This suit, which was reported in the Herald of yesterday, was summed up, after a, Judge Waterman reviewed the testimony, and was opinion that the plaintiff had not made out his case.— Judgment for defendant. U.S Commusstonen’s Orrice—Before Commissioner Morton.—Alleged Violation of the Passenger Act.— Capt. Van Velthoven wss complained egainst by the passengers of his vessel for breach of the act of Congress, in bringing more anes than are allowed by law.— ‘Tho investigation was finished to-day, and the complaint dismissed. f Le U. 8. Mananay’s Orrice, Aug. 17.—Charge 0) ir. ceny.—Thomas Tyler, formerly one of the crew of the schdoner Ellen Per was arrested this mi by nder s warrant granted by nred s adion one of the bosts belonging havi one 16 longing to the: etl on Int day of October last, while she ‘was at anchor in the bay of Matagorda. He was detain- ed for examination. ne Heavtn or New Orteans.—At the Charit Hospital on the 9th, there were reported—ad- misstone for the last forty-eight hours, ending yesterday at 6 o'clook, were 79; deaths 24—of , 19 were of yellow fever, ‘The interments at furday 7th inat,, to 9 o'clock Sunday ing. were 37—-of which 22 were persons who di low fever.—N, O. Bee, Aug. of yel- Bark George, at quarantine, from Liverpool, June 12th, has 141 four of whom died on th Fifty-one are candidates for the hospital. seamen are also sick, Thomses Doynison, of South Shields, Dngiand, on the 9th inst., deliberately jumped org ‘after having disposed of his effects. ton ‘aveller, * The Senate. Arthur p Ait Democrat, ARKANSAS. A. H. Sevier, Civesee Anbley, Coxngoricut. J M., Niles, PP Maintington, Devawane. Pens ‘ . D, Mewoath 3 r. *Tutanons. 410. \iduey Breese, iam Alien, Bicpheu A Douglas, Thomas Corwin, TANA. Penneyivanta. E.A. 19 Simon Cameron, Jesse right, 1891 Ms "Tov. caer RE AN. i Greene, 1833 Theis Clarke, TH CAROLINA. A.P. Butler, 1833 John C. Calhoun, 1853 Fhomas fia, r a3) William Uphom. 169 Phelps, Samuel S. 185. ohn Da it ris coemtoaN. ‘Aivhiews Fetch, 1853 i 19 1 ‘ ery 6 House of Representatives. ‘Whigs in Malloe—Native in small capitals—Demoersts A ee, Naw LABAMA, sw Jenser. John 1 James @ Hampton, ‘Henry W Hilliard, 2 Wea Newel” WwW. 3 Jones it. Join Wttouston. Fuonpa. 6 1 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 i ng 4 ‘ashington Hunt. 5 Noatn Canouina. TR. i aw 1 Wm. 2 She) 1 Lynn 2 Samuel 1 1 ice 1 5 JB. 2 6 Green Adam 3 1 Garnett Duncen, ‘ 8 Charles S, Morehead, 5 2 Richard . 6 10 John P. 7 Tvaine, 1 James J. Rarran 5 William euros lames J. Farran, ‘lliam x 2 Da er, 10 Hichsrd Brodhead, i Hietard §.0 1b Sarid Wilmon a . Cas 5 av /mot 5 i liam Sawyer. 13 James Pollock, § Rodol wus Dickinson, 1 George N. Eckert, a fenry Nes 8 James L Taylor, 16 Jasper E. Brady, 9 yume O- Edwards, 17 John ‘enchant: 10 Daniel Dunc 18 Andrew Stewart 11 John K. Miller, 19 Job Mann, 12 Samuel S. Vinton, 20 John Dickey. 3B ie Richey, 21 Moses Hampton, \4 Nathan Evan. 22 J. W. Farrelly, 15 William Ke: 23 James Thompson, 16 John D. Cu: . 24 Alex ine. 17 George Ruope |sanv. 18 Lahmel Lahm, 1 Henry ¥. Bie e eae tog band ys je UTH CaROoLINa. ai h Mi. Root. 2 James 4. Black. UISIANA. ie . Sim 1 — 5 Joseph A. Woodward, ‘lla 4 A.D. Sims, See 5 Armistead Burt, A eee § lease E. Holmes, _, Maine. 7 R. Barnwell Rhett. 1 David Hammons, ‘Tenwessrs. 20 — 1 Andrew Jol 3 Hiram Belcher, 2 W, M Cocke, t aces casas 3 John H. Crozier, 5 4H. L.W.Hil, BP shen oe 3_Weorge W. Jones, 7 Hezekiah Williams. re § MARYLAND. 1 edith P. Gentry, 1 — 8 Washington Barrow. i—<- 11 Williom T. Haskell. * David 8. Kaufan — 1 Davi wufman, Massacuyserrs. 2 T. Pillsbury. 1 Robert C. Winthrop, ‘VERMONT. 2D. P. King. 1 Wi 3 Amos Abbott, 2 Jee . ey, 5 Charles Hudson, 4 Luei 6 George Ashmun, Td ckwell, 1 Arehil 8 John Q. Adame, 2 Richari 9 Ariemas Hale, 3 Thomas 8 10 Joseph Grinnell. 4 ‘Thos, Micuigan. 5 Wille 1 Robert MeCilelland, 6 John 2. — fi 1 3 Kingeley L. Bingham, = RTL Mississirrs. 9 Jehn Bc See 10 Heary + Said 11 James Me eR Gers 12 William i Missouri u ePOURte Robe 1 James b.Bowllu, rt 2 John Jamieson, $ James Ie 1 4 Willard P. Hall, 5 Johu 8. Phelps. New Hamponine. 1 Amos Tuck, 2 Charles H Peastee, 3 James Wilson, 4 James H. Johnson. Tue RecaritvuLation. Exvectep. 0 1 4 e 1 o 1 u ‘4 4 1 6 4 6 2 6 4 1 2 10 0 e 2 o 4 2 2 io G 3 n s Bl 7 1 e o 7 6 ‘ o 2 3 1 6 9 3 'to bE Evecren ‘Old Congress. Whig. De 1 3 o 4 2 4 0 1 o 4 eo 1 1 e ‘ ies ye nz 6 Aspect of the new Congfess. . ” 2 Probable whig majorit ABS Tue Canpipates ip VACANCIES, Dis. Whig. Ind. Democrat. Abo. 1 —_ _— JD. Morris. _— Louisiana. , Monday, Nov. 1. . La Bere. 2. 3 JH. 4: Isaiah Garret. = —= Isaac E. Morse. 2, J.B. Littl NLiedeteld A WL Clapp N, Pease i hie 2 Ce eee phen i Is now! 1. . 6: 8: Kingsbury. ]. Curtis. Blaction, Wednesday Oct. 6. — _— Edw’ Bhriver. —— Micwiaan, ds Mississires. Election, Mot Nov. 1, 1 _ —_ 5 —_ 4 _ os rf ‘eathers‘oo. —— ‘ — —_ a noberts. _ b er A.@. Brown. ‘Rrove Tavann. Election, Tuesday, Aug. 31. ’ 2, W. Updike. es ‘Arpold. p.bTharston. L. Hall. , Sa Sas and Stary set . nace or heels Thi find peneil cases to be found in ‘That their pri (since their reduction) are now bly teas than those of ses sane bmp 9 cs well Eney m to many. aud gesily scoerrpined by alt $1's0- Gold Pons ofall kinds ¢ nefally repaiged oral for New York Gold Pen Company—A depot for the sale of gold pens and gold and has een Beets ue comet of Neos cod done teseate ep cae ae kept, without SSortment of thos artieles thet Cah be foand inthe tine, The subseribers having hed long ce in the manufnctare of both. ‘peus and cases, are enabled to offer them as low, If not lower, than any other house. All who may wish to purchase F LAI are invited tocall and axeming post . ER & CO. sync Go Neve aprooaaeaalaee : rare te tae int aa ae ee meres ate onl IN street, opposite iy, by B. 4 enw | ton street. Le’ eucti of 50 cents. she . 1. hd it - Receliees fecal othe ons inet Gul fem ita ‘Traveling D: Cases—The exceeding!|; small compass in which the subscribers have placed , thing necessary for the toilet, without destroying their useful- nezs, aud the Vlandsome and substantial manner in w eae lata. ‘country, superior to any man St MLAS SR Biscay Fine Cutlery...The Subscribers’ assortment oer Di eye ger ee eo ite, Wit i ‘ Rurhilete vairanted to the purchaser. Also, Seisors, jon, Tweens, “*- G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, a few doors above Courtlanat st. Strangers take Notice..Should you be tn want of a very fine Wig, before eaves, towa, and one y suited to the summer season, you would do well to bert & Fletcher a call, No. 179 Broadway up staérs, constantly on hand a general assortment of Gossamer Wigs ‘oupees. 2 N. B.—Private rooms for fitting Save Your Moncy.—Jones, No. 4 Ann street, tne the Museum, sells the first quality of French pb EI eh RIO jarge assortiment of Congr All goods warrasted to give satisfection, a: Nord dun street, White Teeth and Sweet Breath are always secured by using Peine’s Orris Tooth Pasto, only 38 or 50 gentsajar. A.clearand white skin is certain if you use the ‘Tablet of Pearl and Alabaster, 25 cents per box: Persian Va- ai ip, or Bir Astley Cooper's Lotion, 50 cents each. To pui ify the blood and for other canses—Townsend’s Sarsapa- tila, Van Humbert’s Female Monthly Pills, or Richardson's Panacea, at $1 each. For sale at E.M. Guion’s, 127 Bowery, comer Grand street. renee Nay of the Ohio River, Places, — Time. State of River. in. yj. MONEY MARKET. Tuesday, August 17.6 P, M. ‘The stock market exhibited, to-day, some signs of an improvement. At the first board, quotations for mort of the fancies advanced a fraction. Morris Canal went up %, Norwich and Worcester >j, Long Island , Har- lem 34. Treasury notes fell off }¢, Reading 3. Farmers’ Loan closed at prices current yesterday. At the second board, Treasury notes rallied a little, and sales were made at an advance of % per cent. on prices current in the morning. Harlem }, Farmers’ Loan 3, Norwich and Worcester %; Long Island %. The Harlem Railroad Company have advertised for proposals for constructing twenty-nine miles of their road, extending from its present terminus, at Croton Falls, to Dover Plains, in Dutchess county. Most of the line is exccedingly favorable for grading and bridging, and the company are prepared to push forward the ex- tension with the greatest rapidity. ‘The quantity of flour, wheat, corn, and barley, left at tide water during the 24 week in August, In the years 1646 and 1847, is as follows :— Fr Fiour ano Grain, ‘heat, bu. Corn. bu. Barley, bu. 474ih "121.531 a a 10897 41,644 Dec. 1,500 The aggregate quantity of the same articles left at tide water from the commencement of navigation to the 14th - of August inclusive, is as follows :— Flour, bbls. Wheat bu. Corn. bu, Barley. bu. 189,031 2,374,884 4s 296.975 100 664 686,766 923,862 164,950 788,367 1,689,118 ‘3,129,014 132,025 By reducing the wheat to flour, the quantity of the lat- ter left at tide water this year, compared with the corre- sponding period of last year, shows an excess equal to 1,126,190 barrels of flour. The receipts of corn thus far exceed >y 2,442,727 bushels the entire receipts of 1646. The following table shows the quantity of seme of the principal articles of produce lett at tide water, from the commencement of navigation to the 14th of August in- elusive, during the years 1645, (122 deys) 1846, ‘. 4: deys) ‘and 1847, (106 days) :— ley, thus iar, exceed the total receipts in 1846. Therg has been an increase in every article included in tne above list, except beef, pork, and ashes. We hyve no doubt the aggregate of these articles for the g*ason will be less than last year. The annexed comparative statement @” hibits the con- dition of the banks of the State of New York, on the lst dey of August, in cach of the past four yoars:— Banas or tue Beate or New Year. ase 2,032.199 ‘3,972.50 ra R 5 3 Sategewrees 8 909, ‘584s 2,488,117 7,791,480 509 $$117,962,775 113,120,206 110,731,340 130,706,005 43,063.627 42,160,458 43,214,088 1,233 4 606,006 5.80 121,425 380 38s 17409877 augeuait tie SS a aes 97,636,520 28,110,553 96,781,006 554 630547 S09.911 ‘998.193 Tee Ee ie “983416 496,501 ‘m9 $117,062,775 118,120,266 110,721,248 198.768 605 Compared with thereturns for the past two quarters, the result is os annexed:— Iners Feb. May Aug Win Loans & discounts. $70 067.342 76,608,553 89,740 677 4.052.124 - pr 203 42 11,318,171 11,983,124 670,903 Cireulation . 21,166,250 23,8°9553 25 008683 1,289,130 Deposi... 31,991,770 95,799,954 36,781,080 981,126 ‘There has been an increase in all of the principal de- partments, since May lest. The aggregate movement of the first of August was larger than it has been at apy time within the past eight years. Compared with the corresponding period last year, the returns of the Ist instant show an increase in the aggregate movement of $28,046,767, Compared with the returns{for August in 1844 and 1845, the increase is not #0 great, as the move- ments in those years was more extended than in 1846, ‘The amount of speote in the banks on the lst of Au- gust was more than half « million of dollers larger than in the May previous, notwithstanding the immense pay- mente into the sub-treasury, and the shipments of such large amounts to the South The banks of this State never before had euch « large amount on hand, but we are afraid they will not be able to keep long all they now hay Th receipts of the Fitchburgh Raflroad Company for the month of July, 1847, amounted to $41,299, being an increase of $9000 overjthose for the corresponding month, in 1846. Fifteen miles of the Pennaylvanis Central Beilroed, commencing in the city of Pittsburg, end extending j :