The New York Herald Newspaper, September 28, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. —— New York, Tuesday, September 26, 1847. Officiat Reports of the Battles. Our readers will find in another column of this day’s Herald, two reports, one of Brig. Gen. Shields, and the other of Lt. Col. Dickinson, of the South Carolina Regiment, detailing officially, the operations of the brigade to which the New York Regiment was attached, in the brilliant battles of Contreras and Churubusco. News from Mexico. The anxiety of our citizens to hear something further from Mexico is intense, heightened nd doubt by the silly report circulated here a short time since, and extracted originally from La Pa- tria, that Mr. Trist, on the part of the United States had consented to give up all claims to the two Californias—including the Bay of Francisco, and be content with Texas as a boundary line. Although this rumor is an absurdity on its face, and such we pronounced it when we published it im our paper, it is, we have reason to believe, credited by agreat many persons—at least cred- ited to a certain extent—so much 8o as to induce them to think that Trist had conceded much more than it was fir supposed the United States would concede. We do not believe it all, and the reason why we do not, is that Mr. Trist’s authori- ty extends only to the treaty which he took with him to Mexico; and we have reasons, satisfactory to us, for believing that that treaty included both Upper and Lower California, and a line west from the Rio Grande to the Pacific. It is absurd again to suppose that with all the ad- vantages that have taken place since the com- mencement of hostilities—with the enemy’s principal ports and walled towns in our posses- sion, and with his very capital at the mercy of our conquering army, that we should quietly back out, shoulder all the expense, and take a polite leave of our Mexican friends in such a contemptible manner, No—the war was not commenced by us—it was commenced by them, and by us pro- secuted to the gates of the capital, where they made a final and determined stand. If they wish peace, they must first reimburse us the expenses we have been put to in chastising them and bringing them to their senses. When they do this, either by cessions of land, or in any other way that willbe agreeable to us, we shall leave them. We must very soon have another batch of news, waich will settie the question finally. There has certainly been an arrival at New Orleans be- fore this, and our overland express may at this moment be hurrying to the telegraph to transmit tous whatever intelligence its arrival may bring. As soon as it arrives we shall give it to the public in an Extra Herald, perhaps this morning. Tue Prooress or Law Rerorm.—We pub- lished in yesterday’s Herald, the report of progress of the Commissioners on Practice and Pleadings, made to the Legislature, and dated the twenty-fifth instant; and look upon it as one of the most important documents we ever read. Jt is replete with sound sense, and proves the gentlemen, to whom the difficult and delicate task of revising the practice ofour law courts has been referred, to be eminently qualified to discharge it. cogni- zant of the radical evils which have for a series of years clogged and impeded the wheels of justice, and capable of pointing ont their remedies. We hope that it has been exten- sively read, for every person fin the community has an interest in the subject upon which it treats. The majority of the committee say— We have come to the conclusion that it is our duty, ‘and we are happy to add that it is no less our inclins- tion, to recommend the simplification of the rules of Practice and pleading, by [ee | @ new, and, s0 far as ‘we can, # plain, simple, and inteligible system. ‘In doing 80, we are far from intending to shut our eyes to the light of experience, but shall gladly avail ourselves of such portions of the e isting system, as experience has proved to be clearly useful, or inother words, as are sential to the preservation and enforcement of subs tial rights. A very wise conclusion it is that the commit- tee have arrived at. There is no question that if the present system ot pleading is characterised with inconsistency, delay, and annoyance, that there is much of it which could not with propri- ety be rejected. The Commissioners are abun- dantly capable of discriminating between what portions of it ought to be rejected, and what por- tions retained ; and likewise of substituting for the portions rejected, plain, simple, and intelligi- ble rules, that will be found adequate to the pur- pose for which they will be recommended. Again they say :— The result, then, of our progress thus far, is a determi- nation, as soon as practicable, to recommend to the Legis- lature the following propositions :— id 1. The establishment of a new system of practice pleading, instead of a plan of amendment merely 2. The abandonment of the distinction between the modes of proceeding and, pleading, in cases of legal and equitable cognizance, and the adoption of an uniform fystem, ap applicable to all cases 3. That the distinctions of forms of actions at law be no longer retained, and that every action rest upon its own facts, and the law of the case as applicable to the rights which it involves ;—And 4. The establishment ‘of a new system of pleading, based upon the principles which have just been stated. In these propositions can be embraced all the reforms so much needed in the attainment of jus- tice, and from the spirit of reform, and the desire to discharge their duty faithfully, manifested by the Commissioners in their first report, we augur the best results. We shall look with interest for the final report, and congratulate the people of New York on the prospect in store for them of being able, at no distant day, to obtain redress for their griev- ances without being obliged to encounter the de- lays, vexation, annoyance and expense, which are, by the system of pleadings at present in peaotige, inseparable from an application to Jus- ice. Movements in City Pourrics.—The whigs of New York will hold ward meetings this evening, for the purpose of selecting delegates to district conventions to choose a delegate to represent this district in the State conven- tion, to be held at Syracuse, for the nomi- nation of candidates for State offices to be elect- ed on the firet of November next; and also to nominate candidates for the assembly. We hope that moderetion and unanimity will pre- vail at these preliminary meetings. The democrats held their ward meetings and district convention some time since, and, as usual, there was much difficulty in selecting delegates. There are two or three contested districts, but, from all we can learn, Dr. Vache, the delegate from the second, will obtain his seat, as he can satisfactorily prove that he was the choice of the electors. The difficulties in the other wards will be settled by the State convention without much trouble, for it is usu- ally the case that harmony is restored among this party at the last hour. Comptiment To Captain W. C. Tuomson.— The passengers in the steamship Sarah Sands gave a splendid complimentary dinner on Satur- day last, at Delmonico’s, to Captain Thomson, of that favorite vessel, as a mark of taeir deep sense of his gentlemanly and seaman-like conduct. Hilarity and good feeling marked the entertain- ments. Apvices yrom Nassav, N. P.—We have re- ceived a file of the Royal Gazette to the 11th instant, inclusive. The number of the 8th, says :— Since Wednesday's publication wo have had no arti- val from abroad, although one or two vessels are expect- ed from the ports of New York and Boston, were is nothing else in our file worth extract- Heavrn ov THe Crry.—There were only two hundred and eighty-one deaths in this city last week, We have reached a healthy point, Tux Evrects or Tux Gaus.—The disasters bY the gale of Saturday are beginning to be known. We have not heard yet from the Southern coast, but it is thought the gale was not so severe as on the Eastern shores. Our correspondent at Eaton’s Neck, L. I., states that the packet sloop Cathe- rine F. Hale, Capt. Dudley Branch, from Ston- ington for New York, was capsized about half a mile from the shore. The Captain’s wife, Eve- line, anda lady passenger, Mary A. Burdick, with the cook, a boy named George E. Stanton, were drowned; the Captain saved himself by means of a spar and a board, on which he drift- ed five miles—he was in the water five hours. The crew, three in number, saved themselves by clinging to the wreok, which righted with the loss of spars, and drifted on the west side of Eaton’s Neck, where she now lies ina bad state. The schooner Sarah S. Davis, from Fredericks- burg, with flour, anchored off the Quarantine on Saturday, and went ashore during the night, but was got off on Sunday morning. The vessel leaks badly. : The schooner Detroit, from Boston for Albany, on Saturday, off Sands’s Point, in the heavy northeast blow, carried away head of the fore- mast and maintopmast. _ Schooner Rob Roy, Chapman master, belong- ing to Norwich, for Rondout, was driven hig! up on shore on the east beach, Lloyd’s Harbor, L. L., with loss of anchor and chain. The ves- sel is high aie the beach, and it is thought she will have to be dug out. The sloop T.W. Thorn, of Fall River, ran into the same harbor with sails much torn. ‘They have been repaired, an she will leave for her destination. ss One case of woollen goods, marked G 381, E. Bogart, New York,was washed into Lloyd’s Har- bor during the gale, and forwarded to the city for the owners. Several papers, apparently from a Greenport vessel, drifted ashore near the residence of Mr. Cambreleng, West Neck. A chest lid, marked ‘to the care of Capt. Starr,” washed into Lloyd’s Harbor, and was picked up by Capt. Durfee, of the Thos. W. Thorne. The Bay State, which left here on Saturda: afternoon inthe gale, went through in the fol- lowing way,according to the Boston Advertise: It seems that the Bay State, steamer, left New York at the usual hour, and anchored soon after st Hammond’s Cove, about 16 miles from New York. She started agi yesterday iat 9 and her wngers arrived here—as ‘we have stated ‘an early hour last evening. Sreamsuir Wasuincton.—This vessel was spoken on the 24th inst. at 10 o’clock A. M., by the ship James Perkins. Capt. Hall judged her to be going at least nine miles per hour, under steam. Sporting Intelligence. Usion Course, L. I.—Trortina.—A purse of $160, with anextra $50 te the second best, was trotted for, yesterday afternoon, by g g. Grey Eagle, br. m. Lady Sutton, and b. m. Philadelphia Sal. Lado Sutton won the larger amount,and the Philadelphia mare the second purse. The distance was two miles, in harness, and the trot attracted to the Union Course a large attendance of the lovers of this branch of the turf. The morning opened with @ lowering atmosphere, which gave indica- tion of rain until noon, and there was an uncertainty in the minds of the frequenters of the trotting course, whether it would be worth the trouble of harnessing up their favorites for a drive over the road. Soon after meridian, however, the clouds began to break, and cheering signs of a fair day became perceptible, and with them the usual bustle and turn-out took place—and many beautiful vehicles and fast nage were to be seen going up the streets of Brooklyn with their anxious drivers The avenues lesding to the track were in fine order, they having been levelled and scraped by those whe have charge of them—and we were not a little gra- tified at finding them so, fer recently the overseers have been very remiss in their duty, leaving their roads in a most disordered and break-neck condition. Yesterday, however, amends were made for the previous neglect, e roads, as we said before, were without a fault. Lady Sutton was the favorite at two to one against the field, it being the univerval belief that she could beat Grey Eagle easily; and the Philadelphia ry very uncertain {n gait, few were inclined to wager their wealth on her. The fact is, the mare ‘Sutton, from steadiness and never-breakativeness, must always draw into her circle of friends, the ever-cautious portion of sporting men ; for although she may not be ao fleet of foot as some of our celebrated nags, she is not so liable to the accident of breaking as some of them. Sut- ton, how yesterday made the worst break we ever saw make, but the result of the race will manifest how promptly and handsomely she recover- = Fe ye if 6 eee pen Lady fhe is, without exception, the mosi 1g nag of her and size in America, The following are the dotalls of the sport t Heat.—The trio, after a few attempts, got off finely together, Lady Sutton having the pole, Philadel- phi Saleeoond, Grey Eagle on the outside. Sutton took the lead around the turn. olosely followed 6. and maintained it the quarter pole. On the back stretch, however, she broke, and Grey Eagle stepped in front of her,—Sai, in the meantime, very badi and breaking up all the way. id the lead Grey Eagle round the lower turn and up the home stretch, and led past the stand four lengths abeedof Lady Sutton in 2:37)¢, Sal far in the rear. From here around the upper turn tothe quarter, Lady Sutton gradually gaine: Grey Eagle, and between the latter named point and the half mile pole, she passed him, and thence to the stand she maintained her eae notwithstanding all the efforts of Hiram Woodruff, the driver of Gi le, to the gontrary Bal, however, was very busy during the last half mile of this heat, and although had been more than a distance out during the greater part of it. she was beaten by but s few lengths Lady Sutton and Grey Eagle had » most exciting struggle from the three- quarter pole to the stand, but the mare proved the bet- ter horse, and won by aneck. Time, 5:22. Sxconp Hrat.—The start was very fine, and Lady Sutton and Grey Eagle went side and side round the turn, Sal close up on the outside At the quarter pole, Sutton was a length ahead of Grey Eagle in 40 seconds— the Philadelphia mare two or three lengths bebind, having broken near that point. Thence to the half it was very fine between the grey horse and Sutton, although he had a slight break on the way; they both passed the half in about 1:18. Around the lower turn, Lady Sutton drew away from the Eagle, during which time Sal was closing up the wide gap occasioned by her br Grey Eagle and Sutton came on the stretch toget! and crossed the score side and side in 2:42, Sal two lengths behind. No: began the struggle for victory—Sutton, in going round the turn, and up to the quarter pole, gradually left Grey Eagle in her rear; Sal, meantime, having overtaken the latter and assumed # steady and very rapid gait. Pass- ing the quarter pole, Hiram drew out to the Phila- delphia mare an Gia ape of tryi er hand with Sutton, but she had no sooner reached the lady, than she broke again, and fell behind the hindmost.’ The trio continued in this position until they reached three-quarter pole; thence to the stand the trot was very fine. Sal ‘been again brought down to steady work, bad closed with the others, and up the stretch to the stand, the struggle for the lead was vigorous and ani . 7 long stride of Sutton, however, bore her out triumphant, and won the heat in 5:28 The Philadelphia mare was declared the second best. Boat Race.—The boat race between the Staten Isl- ander and the Whitehaller, for $100, the former rowing the boat called the “Old Commodore,” and the latter “The Bevins,”’ came off yesterday afternoon, the White- haller being triumphant. The race was around Ellis’ Inland from Castle Garden—about three milesand a half, and the Whiteball oarsman beat his opponent in this short distance about « quarter of a mile. Carcxer.—Return match between the New ¥: St, George's Clubs: — erat New Yorx Cuvs. t Innings. Ob. Wright. Bennett.........5 Sutton. + 0 b. Groome ©. Bage. Elliott... . . «4 Run out. Sams... «+24 b. Groome o. Roberts: Emerson . . 0 pb. Wright o Syme. paptemes M wien out Roberts. Su a right c. Ticknor. Raney. seed Db, wre East. 3 Not out. J 3 b. Groome o. Bailey. Gretore: 0 b. Wright. 58 Wides . 6 Byes... 9 Total.... oe TB Time of innings, 1 h. 57 m. Sr. Gronar’s Cvs. First Innings. Roberts . . vee Ticknor . eee b. Sams. b. Cuppatdge. Run out Not out, B, Cuppaldgeo. Sams . Cul oe. . Same b, Sams o. Elliott. b. Cuppaidge. Time ef innings, 2 h. 22 m. Play will be resumed at 12 o'clock to-day. A cricket match was commenced at Montreal on Tues- day last, between the garriso that place. At last accounts three Gays Sol pee eee sumed in play. The odds were rath: after the Arad innings, but Woe arte oe oD, turned the tables im favor of the club In the first in- nings the club was 13 behind, but with seven wickets in the second they made 117, thereby cutting out some pretty sharp work for their competitors. The beautiful yacht Coquette, Captai: to leave our harbor for Boston eeterday sauna hi New Books. Tay Ancuitect, No. 10, containing a series of origi. nal designs by Wm. H, Ranlett, has just bee by Wm Hi. Graham, Nessou street, a ret Widini--- The above represents the Britannia as she appeared on the sectional dock, having the damages occasioned by getting ashore on Cape Race, on her last passage from Liverpool to Halifax, repaired. The Brita nnia, a8 will be seen by the above representation, is # fine-look- ing vessel, strong, and well-proportioned. The inju- ries she sustained, on examination, were found to be of greater magnitude than were anticipated.— ‘The keel was carried away from abaft the wheel to the extreme end, taking with it the forefoot and a great fl : fOnj the Sectional Deck. quantity of the hoavy sheathing. Part ofthe stem or outwater was also takeu off. To replace these properly would at any time, or under ordinary circumstances occupy five days at least; but through the facilities of- fered by the peculiar construction of this dock, and the perseverance snd untiring exertions of Capt. Harrison, she will be enabled to leave this day for Boston, having been on the dock only four days, during which she re- ceived a new keel, forefoot, some coppering, and other re- pairs, She will be let off the dock some time this morning aoe Theatrical and Musical. { eort have been fully attended to. Madame Fleury Jolly, Panx Tueatae.—Mrs. Mowatt’s new play, “ Armand,’ the charming French cantatrioe, has postponed her de- or the Child of the People,” was warmly received last * parture for New Orleans expressly to assist this evening, evening, and went off with the round approbation of a which she will by giving two grand fall and critical audience, The characters were much varied and marked by individuality, the seenes were dramatic and full of interest, the plot naturally develop- ed, and devoid of intricacy in its construction, and the language chaste and highly poetical, occasionally ener- getio and impassioned, and displaying much power. As an acting play it was entirely successful, and the inter- est was sustained throughout. The play was well cast, and admirably put upon the stage. The scene is laid in Franoe, in the reign of Louis XV. Richelieu, Jas in early life, hada daughter, Blanche, by @ lady of rank, whose father was the Duke d’Antin, which lady he had privately wed, but for reasons of state policy had con- cealed his marriage from the world ; and the lady dying it was never disclosed to the duke. He, incensed at his child’s supposed dishonor, and brooding on revenge against Richelieu, threw Blanche, who had been brought up asa peasant girl, in ignorance of her birth,in the monarch’s way, who fell passionately in love with her. The licentious king sought every means to make her yield to his desires, and to bring her to Paris to grace the splendors of his court. She had led a country life and was devoted to her lover Armand, the artisan. Richelieu, to tear Blanche from the grasp of the king, and to save her from his base designs, causes a draught to be administered to her, which gives her the semblance of death. She was buried, with a mock ceremony, and a tomb erected to her memory. She revives and is sent to & convent, from which she escay and flies to the king to thwart the stern purpose of Richelieu in burying her there from the world. Louis, finding all his efforts unavail- ing to win her to his wishes, yields on compulaon to the dictates of policy and necessity, restores her to her father and to her lover Armand, and the play ends bappily. Mrs Mowatt gave Blanche, and fd it with great effect. There was much simplicity and occasional archness in her manner. She read many ef the passages of the play beautifully, and her scene with her lover in the second act was a fine Cag of impassioned tenderness. In her closing scenes with the uing she gave great force to her bursts of In- dignation. Kt the close of the piece Mra. Mowatt was called before the curtain, and appeared accompanied by Mr. Daven- port; she was received with cheers and other demonstra- tions of applause, and lands and bouquets were thrown in abundance at her fect. “Armand” will be repeated to-night. Bowery Turatne.—As we predicted, the Bowery was crowded to excess last evening, by the patrons and friends of Mr. Jackson, to see performed the new play of the “ Siege of Monterey, or the Triumphs of Rough and Ready.” Although we were prepared to see something more than common, we confess we were astonished and bewildered at the gorgeous and grand spectacle present- ed to our gaze on the rising of the curtain. The scenery is new and beautifully painted, and as far as we could judge, from our position, for we could not, on acceunt of the great throng, obtain even @ standing place inside of the box doors, it is accurately and tastefully painted. The principal events of the war with Mexico, since the commencement of hostilities to the battle of Buena Vista, are accurately depicted. Mr. W. Marshall acted the part of General Taylor, and from the portraits we ‘have seen of the old hero, and the cha- racter we have heard of him, we are disposed to say that he did it in an admirable manner, The air was rent with the cheers of the vast assemblage as cach succes- sive scene was opened to their view, and at each defeat of the enemy they actually were beside themselves. — ‘There is no question that this is the most splendidly pro- duced piece ever brought forth by Mr. Jackson, and we are confident that he will be amply repaid for the labor ‘and expense he has incurred in it. Although last night was the first of its performance, it was pretty well enaot- ed throughout, and drew forth repeated commendations. The Bowery will, of course, be filled to,overflowing again to-night, so we recommend gentlemen purposing to take ladies there to obtain tickets early in the day, so as to avoid disappointment. CuatHam Treatre.—The new drama of the ‘Lonely Man of the Ocean or the Night before the Bridal,” which has been in preparation for some time past at this theatre, was produced there last evening to a very fall house, and was received extremely well. It is a very in- teresting drama, full of incident, scenery, and spectacle and is worked together so as to allow of several excel- leng and much admired songs being sung, and dances being performed, which were done in a truly excellent manner. We have not space sufficient in to-day’s paper, to enable us to speak as fully of this drama as We desire, and can only say that it is very well got up—is very in- teresting and is admirably calculated to engage the at- tention from tho rise to the fall of the curtain. The prin- cipal characters are sustained WA Messrs. Neafie, Suill- yan, Taylor, Brandon, Winans, Herbert, } hols, Miss Hildreth, and others, each ot whom considering that it was the first night of his, or her, appearance, in it did admirably. We look forward to this drama becom- ing « favorite with the public, and adding considerably to the reputation of the manager for enterprise and energy regardless of expense, and what is of equal importance to ite adding very much to the receipts of the treasury of his establishnient. Another full house will of course be seen here this eveniug. Pamo’s Orena Hovse.—This is the last week of the Ravel Family, and the people of New York seem to un- derstand it well ; there was another crowded house last evening, for the benefit of Gabriel Ravel. The farce of “Boots at the Swan” was acted with great ability, ‘The exercises of the tight rope were all excellent, and Champetre” wont off “La Fete with that comicality and fun which is found in all the pantomimes in which appears Gabriel Ravel. Mr. Mar- cetti’s performances are indeed the most extraordinary contortions we ever witnessed. We have nothing par- tioular to say about “M. Dechalumeau,” which was acted admirably by the Ravéls, and particularly by Ga- briel. This evening’s entertainment is for the benefit of Antoine Ravel, the celebrated clown, and it will consist of the farce of* L'urning the Tables,” the celebrated pantomime of“ Jocko, the Brazilian Ape,” exercises on the tight rope, a Polka des Salons, danced by Madame Leon Javelli and M. Henry Wells; the whole to conclude with the pantomime of the “Invisible Harlequin, or the Magic Trumpet,” with transformations afd fire works. We shall be agreat deal mistaken if Palmo’s js not filled from pit to dome. Bowery Amruirneatar Cincus.—The most amusing and entertaining performances of Signor Felix Carlo, the clown, and the wonderful feats of the Holland Acrobat Family, together with the handsome show of Equestri- ans, Gymnastists, and Negro Minstrels, prove highly at- tractive to the frequenters of this house. Lucian Hol- land’s feats of firing that pair of Colt’s pistols would frighten @ whole army of Mexicans, Notwithstanding the great number of places of amusements now open in the city, the old Bowery Circus holds its own ground. Here avo Sivoni’s Concenr.—This evening the Ta- bernacle in Broadway will be the scene of one of the best concerts that has been given this season in New York. We allude to that of Messrs. Herz and Sivori, each of them masters of their instrument, viz: the piano and violin, These gentlemen have lately entered into ep arrangement to perform together, and this Is the first time they make a joint appearance before s Now York sudience. All the details of this evening's con, eat interest to the character of jonas, one from Norma the other from the “Barber of Seville,” supported by the entire strength of the erchestra, which is under the direction of Signor'Rapetti, and is large and careful- ly selected from among our best resident musicians. Messrs. Hers and Sivori themselves will perform some of their best pieces, the “Prayer of Moses” amgug others, and the whole will conclude with a grand duet by the two masters. This is certainly a very brilliant bill. SiaNon Buitz ar THE Society Linnany.—A new pro- gramme of performances to-night at this great magi- clan’s levee, Nightly he is watched by an admiring au- dience, who in vain endeavor to fathom his slight of hand tricks. We have no doubt the Signor will puszle them to the end ; meanwhile families and visitors to the 2 will be amply repaid by spending aa evening with him. Cuemicat Dioramas at Gornic Hatt, Apams stzet; Brooxtyn.—This delightful exhibition will be continued every evening during the present week, at the above mentioned location in Brooklyn, and we understand that this is the last time they well exhibited in this part of the country. The Dioramas of the Crucifixion, Fu- neral of Napoleon, Belshazzai Feast, and Destruction of Babylon, are among the finest of the kind we have ever seen. Mrxopron.—An excellent company of Negro Min- strels, together with dancing by Master Juba, are at- tracting numbers to visit this saloon. Vinointa Senenavens.—This company of Negro Minstrels are very successtul in Philadelphia. They are playing to very good houses every night. .2Dr. Collyer’s representations by the model artistes. which havo given so much satistaction, will continue during this week. Mr. Dempster was to give one of his ballad soirées at Providence last evening. The Ethiopian Serenaders are to give two concerts in Providence during this week. Herz and Sivori are about to give a cenoert in Phila- delphia, Miss Julia Dean played Julia, in the “Hunchback,” at Buffalo, on the evening of the 23d inst. Mrs, Farren was to appear Jast night at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia, as Lucrecia Borgia. Collins commenced his engagement at the Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia, last evening. Madame Ablamowics was announced for a concert to be given at Pittsburg on the 3d of October. "Clty Intelligence, Tue Sanpintan Man-or-Wan AURORA AnD THE Cone vonaion.—Mayor Brady had been invited by the gal- lant Captain of the corvette Aurora to visit her; he went yesterdey afternoon, accompanied by Aldermen Crolius, Stephens, Tappan, and others, in the chaloupe of the Aurora, which had been sent to Castle Garden to take them on board. When the boat reached the man-of- war, the Captain, Le Marquis de Spinola, accompanied by the Sardinian Consul, Mr. Martucelli, Consul of Ne- ples, and the officers of the ship, received his guests; and after having expressed his thanks for the honor he re- ceived, was answered very appropriately by the Mayor, who told him how happy he was to have seen the royal flag of Sardinia floating in the harbor of New York. After this the company inspected the pupils, the crew, ec. ‘They then visited the interior of the ship, then the upper deck, where a table novered with wine, cakes, etc., had been prepared. ‘There, after the Captain had shown to our Corporation la bonne tenue, the exercises of his pu- pils, toasts were drank, first, by Marquis de Spinola, “To the City of New York, the American Nation, and our Corporation.” Second, by Mayor Brady, “To the King of Sardinia, Carlo Alberto.” ‘Then the Mayor and Al- dermen, in the name of ou: city, invited the Marquis and his officers to a party which is going to take place to-morrow morning. ‘The intention of our Corporation is to have the Sardinian officers visit our institutions and all the public works. When the members of the Com- mon Council took their leave, the Star Spangled Banner was displayed .at tho fore, and a salute fof nineteen guns fired. We are glad to see such a proof of friend- ship displayed by the members of a nation whose king shows himself so liberal in the affairs of Italy. ‘Tux WeaTnen.—Yesterday was a fine and agreeabl rort of day. and the rainstorm of the previous few days had the eifect to cleanse the streets a good deal. ‘The fewors, a8 we before mentioned, received considerable damage; and many of the new sewers were flooded over. ‘The thermometer yesterday rose no higher than 60 de- grees in the early part of the day. About 3 o'clock, P.M., Teatood at 70 degrees in Wall street. Fine Comrany's Panape.—A very respectable and ac- tive looking body of firemen, Union Company, No, from our sinter city, Brooklyn, passed by our office y terday evening about 5 o'clock, after enjoying a tar get excurtion,” ‘They were « fine looking body of men, nd were headed by an excellent band! We would com: roend with confidence this body to the auxiliary forces designed for Generals Scott or Taylor, in Mexico, as thelr target bore strong evidence of their high capabilities as markamen. Axotnen Paxae.—The “P. and R. Guards.” com- nosed of those engaged inan establishment In Jobn street, Also passed our offlce about 5}4 o'clock, headed by Dods- worth's excellent band, who played several enlivening ‘The members of the company were dressed in white pante with black frock coats and black bate—in Jact i ordinary oitizen’s dress—and their whole appear- ance had a very excellent effect in passing through our streets, The establishment which can contain such a hody of men should feel a pride in them, as they prove, from all appearances, a credit to its management and liberality. Fine—Tho grocery store belonging to Bernard Branigan, situated at the corner of Montgomery and Division streete, took fire yesterday morning about 14 o’clook, Itscon- tents were ontirely destroyed, and the building was much damaged. ‘The fire was eventually got under, through the aid of the police and the fire companies, Cause un- known. Anniva or Extronant Passenoens.—The number of emigrant passongers arrived at this port during Satur- day and Sunday last, amounted to 670, Manin Hosrrrat, Staten Isnann.—The weekly re- port of the above institute from the 20th to the 27th inst., shows the number of deaths by typhus or ship fever, and the number remaining sick with that malady up to that period :—Died by ship fever, 12; remaining sick do., 112; other diseases, 102; total number remaming in hospital, 420, This list shows @ decrease of two deaths by fever, and # falling off of fifty-two patients since the previous week. Artemrr ro Murner —An attempt was made by some one to murder the captain of the schooner Mary Wabling, on Sunday evening. A pistol was fired, and » jeaden ball therefrom passed through the coat of the party we allude to, Charles E. Haskell, who fortunately escaped with his life. We trust the police will be careful in their attentions upon our sea captains. Our tradin, vessels should be guarded against all assassins an would-be assassins. Suppes Deatu.—Coroner Walters was oalled yester- day to hold an inquest on board the sohooer Native, upon the body of Joshua Bishop, a native of Now Jer- say, aged 54 years, who died suddenly yesterday morn- ing: Verdio ) death by disease of the heart, Common Counoll. Boarp or Ascamer Sept. 27—Morrls Franklin, it, i . in the Chair ighty -wizth Streat= Petition to have 86th street worked as countr; . ‘Stuyvesant ‘Bired. —A petition was presented, asl to have Stuyvesant street widened to 80 feet. Referred. Essen Market remonatrance was preenated trom, y number of butchers, against the report of the , tee on Markets, in hei g recommended the disposal of Essex market. Referres Fali River Firemen —A communication was received from the members of the Fall River Fire Engine Com- pany, No. 3, returning thanks for the attention shown them while on their visit to this city. Ordered on file. Up Town Improvements.—The Committee on Streets reported in favor of regulating 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th, 35th, 37th, 38th, 38th, 39th, and 40th streets, between Madi- sonand Sth Avenues, according to the amended grade, and setting curb and gutter stonestherein. A " More Russ Pavement.—Report and resolution in fa- vor of authorising Horace P. Russ to pave Broadway, from the south side of Wall st. to the north side of Ful- ton st, with square blocks of granite, corresponding with those down in Broadway opposite the New York eae teak Report in favor of granti fouse’s Telegraph.— in favor of granting per- mission to Loyal t House and Hugh Downing, to place a line of telegraphic wire over the tops of houses, along the west side of the city, provided thatthe consent of the owners or occupants thereof be first obtained. Adopted. Deaf and™ Dumb Institution. — The committee, to whom was referred the ‘ition of the Directors or Trustees of the Deaf and Dumb Institution, asking for a grant of sundry lotsa of land adjac- ent to the institution, presented two reports. Al- derman Lawrence poumeaien the majority report, ad- verse to the grant, and Alderman Maynard the minority report. After a warm debate for and against granting the prayer of the petitioners, the reports were laid on the table and ordered to be printed, together with the opinion of the counsel of the Corporation on the subject. Fifth Aveuue Mansions.— The Committee on presented a report in favor of preparing a memorial the Legislature, to pags a law to authorise owners of pro- perty in the 6th Avenue to put suitable enclosures, 100 feet wide, in front of theirlots. Laid on the table. East River Piers —Sundry petitions having been pre- sented for extension of piers in the East River, a report was made in favor of employing # surveyor to examine into the expediency and practicability of extending piers from one to eight. Houston Street. enth Street.—Report in favor of grading 27th street, between the 8th and 9th ave- Breaking up Pavement.—Ald. Kelly offered @ resolu- tion in favor of amendin; city ordinance, #0 that whenever a street or carriage way is broken up for the purpose of ym J a sewer or drain, that the Street Commissioner shall cause the street or 1 way after the consti uction of a sewer, to be put in compl repair, and assess the owners of property interested therein for the same. Referred. Bowery.—Resolution in favor of causing the Bowery, between Grand and Broome streets, to be raised and re- paved. Adopted. Fourteenth Street.—Resolution in favor of lighting yee street with gas, between 8th and 10th avenu Adopted. Bhghth Street.—Resolution in favor of causing East Eighteenth street to ba re-numbered,under the direction of the Street Commissioner. Adopted. Fifth Avenue Resolutions in favor of lighting the 5th Avenue with gas, between 15th and 18th streets. Adopt- ed. Sewer in William street—Report in favor of building ® sewer in William street, between Fulton and John streets. Laid on the table. Centre Market.—Resolutions in favor of causing Cen- tre Market to be painted at an expense not exceed- ing $600. Referred. Appropriations.—A communication was received, stat- ing that additional bs job yew nga would be necessary for the balance of the fiscal year. Referred. Victory in Mezico.—Report in favor of paying Gen. Storms $412, for ammunition furnished the military in celebrating the victory achieved by American arms near the city of Mexico. Sewer in 22d street,—Report in favor of building a sewer in 22d street, from the 8th Avenue, thence fo con- neot with the sewer in 23d street. Laid on the table. French Line of Steamers.—A communication was re- ceived from the Mayor, containing a translated cory of a letter from the agents or directors of the French line of transatlantic steam ships, tendering their thanks for the courtesies extended to the commander and officers of the steamship Union on her first yoyage to this port, and offering a pressieg invitation to the Mayorand mem- bers of the Common Couneil to visit France in any of their line of steamships. Ordered to be printed and placed on file. Major WH. Pophom.—Anoth r communication was read, from the Mayor, formally nnouncing the death of Major W. H. Popham, who att Le time of his death was the President of the Society 1 the Cincinnati and the oldest surviving commissicaed officer who fought in the revolutionary war, and suggesting that the Common Council take such measures in reference as they might seem fit. Resolutions were accordingly offered in favor of transmitting to the friends and family of the deceased a letter of sympathy, also in favor of ais- playing the city flags at half mast to-morrow from sun- rise to sunset, in respect to his memory. Adopted. After Agrees 3 sundry resolutions of minor im- portance, adopted in the Board of Assistant Aldermen, the Board adjourned until Monday evening next. Police Intell “Arrest of the Supposed Express Robber.—Officers A. M. C. Smith, of the lower police, and Daly and Crumie, of the Ist Ward, arrested, yesterday aftermoon, at the Boston boat, a man by the name of Frederick’ Oaken- hausen, on a warrant issued by Justice Drinker, wherein he stands charged with having stolen a bag containing $1,600in specie, from Adame’ Express car, on Wedaes day morning last, the 22d inst. It eppears from the affidavit made by Thomas W. Goold, Adams’ Express messenger, that he discovered, at the depot in Boston, just us the train was leaving, that one of the keys, fitting the Express car, was missing. However, this did not create much suspicion, supposing it tohave been misisid. The acct was seen to be around the depot at that time; he was likewise engaged occasionally to attend the baggage cars on this line by the company, consequently he was well informed of the movements and ways of the messengers and superin- tendents. Previous to this night, the accused had veen dismissed by the company, on suspicion of being dishon- est. Thi hi wwever, had been done without the know- ledge of the superintendent. accused was present, and had full knowledge of where eleven bags of specie, containing over $10,000 were placed. Upon arriving at Allen’s Point, Mr. Goold opened the car and found all safe, turned in and went to sleep, and upon arriving at New York, he discovered the door of the car unlocked, and the bag containing $1500 gone. ‘The accused came on to New York that night and has been in this city ever since, sapere . He was on bis retnrn for Boston with his wife and child, when he was taken into custody by the above officers on supfcion of the at. Justice Drinker committed the accused for a further hearing. Surrendered by his Bail.—Officer A. M. C. Smith, of the lower police, arrested, yesterday, a man by the name of E. Gleason, Jr., a fugitive from’ Boston, he having beensurrendered by his bondsmen, Mr. James Arnold of Boston, The officer found him at No. 93 Barclay street, kept by W. J. Henderson & Co., from which place he was escorted on board the Eastern boat, at 6 o’clock, and forwarded en to Boston. Charge of False Pretences.—Officers Norris and Bloom, two of the Chief's aids, arrested yesterday @ man by the name of Silas P. Aimes, one bench warrant, wherein he stands charged with having obtained, in March last, 10,000 segars, valued at $110, from David Carralho, residing at No. 20} Stanton street, by false and fraudulent representations. ‘This man was asrested on the same charge in July last, and was published in the Herald at the time, and the case dism! Drinker; since which time the complainants have been before the Grand Jury and procured an indictment. Aimes was held to bail in the sum of $600 to answer the a Charge Dismissed.—We noticed the arrest of Joseph Bear, in yesterday’s Herald, on a c! of larceny, made by E. M. Freeman of New Jersey. The case it appears was taken before Justice Ketchum, and after a thorough investigation, the charge was proved to be unfounded, which resulted in the honorable discharge of Mr. Bear from custody. Burglary in Jersey.—Some burglars entered the dwell- ing house of Mr. Lockwood, at Newark,New Jersey, dur- ing Sunday night, and carried off a quantity of silver ware, together with several articles of wearing apparel, such as embroidered or: ‘awls, &o. ‘The rasouls were tracked towards New Yerk, 80, policemen, be on the qui vive. Charge of Grand Larceny.—Offlcer A.M. C. Smith, of the Lower Police office, arrested, Inst night, a wo: man called Louisa Roach alias Frenchy, on a char; of snatching $60 from the possession of a Frenchman, by the name of Louis Jaques, while passing out of Ben- son street. Justice Drinker locked her up for 4 further hearing. “Arrest of a Dropper.—Offloers Wood and Van Court, of the Third Ward, arrested, yesterday morning, an old pocket book dropper, called Bill Smith, on a charge of coming the drop on a green Irishman, by the name of James Karty, from whom he obtained 2 sovereigns, and in exchange the Irishman got @ book filled with worth- less Globe bank bills, ‘The accused was detained in or- der to recover the money for the poor Irishman, Tue Mackeret Fisnerms.—-The catch of mackerel thus far this season has been small in comparison with that of the two past years. The num- ber of barrels taken on this coast has greatly diminished and the prospect being unfavorable, many of our veesels have gone to Bay Chaleur. Out of our fleet, comprising 150 from this port, one half have continued off our shore, and have in most cases been rather unsuecessful, while the others, from the Bay, have in nearly every instance returned with full fares. A large number of versels, amounting in all to about 60;are still at the Bay; many of them are now due, having at the last accounts nearly completed their fares, while others will not probably ar- rive for two or three weeks, ‘The quality of the mack- erel brought from there is very good, being principally Is and 2s ly a few vensels have been quite fortu- nate in taking mackerel a few leagues from this Cape. The quality of these has been very superior, nearly all 1s. ‘I'he fares that have arrived at this port are readily sold at good prices as soon as landed, and are immediate- ly shipped to the great markets of New York and hila- delphia, Within the last two or three weeks stories hay been put in circulation on our Cape, porporting et whe master of one of our fishi eagels "had. committed the crime of murder upon one of his men, and also my wounding another, while employed in fishing st aur Chaleur. One story even went so far a# to state ~~ the murderer had been taken on board an English cutter and curried to Halifax. ‘The falsity of these stories, howe ever, was proved on Wednesday, "oy the xrriv ted the harbor of the vessel on board of which it was stal with all of her Cl or no ” learn tid give the least in circulation, bloody scene took place, Spi arin, ie age foundation for the si which have been Gloucester Telegraph. of age, son of Maj. Jas. W. |1A lad about twelve years of age, som of Mal tas, TY Cooper, Tallapooss county, ef dered lately oar bis father’s house by srefMlanly negro, runamey The Soy | 7 en was afterwards proven, with his throat out from ear to eat, Law Suraeme Covar.—General Term.—Present, Justices Cady. MeCoun and Hurlbut. —Jn Re Paul Bruni —Mr. E. ( whom was associated MrT! pi aquest counsel forthe Consul General of France, moved toq' the certiorari obtalned to remove the proceedings had in this matter before Justice Drinker into the Supreme Court, on the ground of irregularity. The motion was denied. They then proceeded to argue it on the merits. Mr. D. D. Field was heard for Bruni, and was followed by Mr. Sandford for the French Consul The court ad- journed before the argument was concluded. Surenion Count Equity side; special term—Before aae H Smithvs Wm. B. Moffatt Mr. Warner on bebsif of defendant, Moffatt, moved to dis- solve an injunction, obtained by the plaintiff to restrain the defendant from hpesener y mnmans nent ina jastioes court, to dispossess him of oe premises which he occupied, as tenant to defendant. It appeared premises te Smith for two years, jue that Moffatt leased the ars paid no attention to ued to hold over, whereupon Moffatt pro- ceeded summarily under the statutein a justice’s court. An injunction wag then obtained to joffatt from further proceediugs in the Court below. Judge Ed- monde said the Court has no power tostay summary pro- ceedings before an assist .nt justice, to remove @ tenant who holds over premises which he had leased after his term expired. Injunction dissolved, Judge Edmonds hi @ through the calendar of motions, will, on dnesday, take up the stated » and proceed to hear testimony in equity ‘”.—Before Commissioner ed by Justice | on board the Queen of the : ‘m, Fisher, Alexander Lee, Griffith Griffiths, Thomas Paulman, ‘Alexander Robin- Augustus Brown, Edward Lewis, and Archibald Lindsey, nine of the crew, of the packet ship Queen of ¢ West, were brought before the Commissioner this morning, ‘and after the examination of some six wit- nesses, he held Fisher, Lee and Griffiths to bail in $260 each, discharged Lewisand Robinson, and held the other four to bail in $60 each. Court Carenpans.—Circwit Court.—Before Judge Edwards—This asy—Nos. 89 to 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 45, 58, 85. Common Pleas,—Before Judge Ulshoeffer— Now. 1, 15, $8, 44, 60, 68, 70, 71, 75, 76, 79, 8. MisceHancous. At the Warm Sulphur Springs, Va, a few days since some daring robbers entered the hotel and carried o! the bigrtee <a Lab g Laced ¢ a mile oe the house, the: ow open means of ler ans rifed it of about $0000, ‘a feta i At last dates the berms fad at the lower rapids was siowly rising. The Illinois river, twenty-eight inches on the Naples flats and falling. Three feet scant and fall- ing in the Missouri river. Thankegiving is to be observed in New Hampshire and Missouri, on the 26th of November, of the present year, ‘The weather for the past week has been favorable for planters in harvesting and taking in their rice crops. The harvest may now be regarded general.—Winyah Observer, Sept. 22. , Plano Fortes.—There ls a beautiful collec tion of six octaves, six and three-quarters aud se/en octaves, in splendid cases, and manufactured from the best materials, at 385 Brondway. ‘The tone of these Pianos is aweet, briliiant and powerfu Travellin; Dressing Cases. —The Subscribers respectfully call the attention of the publie to their assortment of the above, each pattern containing articles of the most con- venient size, of real utility,and warranted to perform the duties Tor which they were several ned. For aale by . SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, opposite Howard’s Hotel. Fine Cutlery,—The undersigned call the at- tention of those in want of the above, to their assortment. ng wi will be found some of the most beautiful pat- terns of pre tand pen Kn: imported to this country. Also, Choice Razors, ( warranted.) for sale at G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 way, few day Courtlandt street. * Come one, Come all, to Young’s Paris Boot Emporium, corner ot Falton and Nassau streets, opposite oar office, and get the best quali.y of French calf boots [or $4 50, equal to the best sold in other stores fur $6 and $7; warranted the best quality fine ealf $3 50,-equal to thove sold in other ‘ome, ores for $4 38 and 83; do fine ‘Rvench, ‘made to 0 he Bari boots a ial, Small prefice is the mot a gaiters, &c., constantly on hand. Ladies and Gentlemen can obtain a fair edu- cation in three months, without study or interference with business, devoting half an hour daily at their residesce or Piece oe business. Address * Education,” lower post office. a : ‘commending to our , particularly the fa'rer portion, a visit to the Plumbe Mationat D. ian Gallery, 251 Broad» uy, where an hour ean be spent wi has much ble resort in the cit jure and prot as at anv fas complexion—is cents each box. to the toilet. Grand street. The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mr. Eprtor: Your Washington correspondent of September 23d, says: i The Clerk of the next House will be worth five hun- dred stump speakers in the Presidential campaign to either party eleoting him ” The Clerkship of the House bas never yet been le tuted te political purposes, and the writer of this does not hesitate to say for the present incumbent, that it will never be in his hands. The question, however, that naturally follows the as- sertion of your corresponnent is, if the Clerkship of the House is worth so much to a party, how much is the Secretaryship of the Senate worth ? Diamond Pointed Gold Pens—Wholesale and retail—Joha W. Greaton & Co. 71 Cedar steet—up stairs have the largest and best assortment of Gold Pens to be fund in the city, and their prices are much lower than these of any other house. ‘The attempt made by others to monopolize the Pen trade, so as to make the purchaser ig! inferior article, has failed, and those who wish & ind it at Greaton & Co., who are selli from 75 cents upward. The Pe s sold els where at $2 for $150, the geuune “Albert G Bagley” Pen, (so stamped) $175 only, pencil case included, Gold Pens repaired, “ Rafielien” Diamond Pointed Gold Pens— ‘The real article at a grent bargain B. E. Watson & Co., 45 William street, one door below Wall street, and J, Y. Savage, 92 Fulton atreet, are just the places to get xood Gold Fens at astonishingly low prices. ‘The Richelieus which they have xclusive sale of, are the best and cheapest Pen in use Price $2 only. Other gold pens at, $125, $150, with silver ood an Li pencils. Country merchavts should by all means give call before they purchase. Don’t mistake the number. Pens carefully repaired. of Caps for gents, yout et, adapted to the variot ling, &¢. &¢.. together with and Navy. rid 82y aOR See he ORT, The Cheapest Place in the City to get your boots. shoes or ¢ rs, is at Jones’s, 4 Ann street, near the Mu- seum. You can get there as good boots at $4 50 as can be chased elsewhere at $6. Quite a saving. nice voots at $3 50. Congress boots and gaivers biv low. Jones has the true yen of doing bi expenses and small profits. All goods purchas . ted to give entire satisfaction. All persons troubled with corns had better im a call 925 4 MONEY MARKED! Monday, Sept. 276 P, M. The stock market opened exceedingly heavy this morning, and prices fell off a fraction all round. Atthe first board Harlem declined 1 per cent; Canton, {; Nor- wich and Worcester, 34; Morris Canal, 3; Reading Rail- road, 1}¢; Farmers’ Loan, }¢; Treasury Notes, 3; Long Island and Illinois closed at prices current on Saturday. There were not any very extensive transactions at this depreciation, and holders exhibited very little disposi- tion to operate. It would be diffleult to tell what influ- ence is weighing so heavily upon the market, or how much lower prices are going. ‘The news expected from Mexico is more likely to be favorable than unfavorable ‘The money market is exceedingly easy, the rate of in- terest ruling at five or six per cent. in the banks and in the street, and everything else connected with stock ope rations appears to be in @ favorable condition, compared to what they have been when prices ruled five and ten per cent. above present rates. Should the decline continue at the rate experienced during the past two weeks, the bottom will soon be touched, (if it should not in the meantime fall entirely out.) when we may leok for # reaction and some im- provement in prices. At the second board Harlem fell off }¢ per cont; Nor wich and Worcester, 4; Farmers’ Loan, . ‘The annexed statement exbibite the quantity of cer- tain articles expo ted from this port, for the week end- ing Sept. 26th, distinguishing the destination and ship- ments to each place. Commence or THE Port or New Yorx. To Great Britain.—Cotton, 3,336 bales; flour, 7,180 bbla ; cheose, 38,753 Ibs ; rosin, 3980 bbls. ; corn, 3,866 bushels ; wheat, 376 do. ; meal, 1,950 bbis.; 588 do.; beef, 6 do ; pork, 61 do ; bacon, 4,592 Iba. To Brutish North American Colo —Flowr, 4,603 bbis.; meal, 945 do ; butter, 2,056 Ibs ; perk, 630 bbl wheat, 2.000 bushels; cheese, 561 Ibs. To British West Indies.—Butter, 10,141 Ibs,; cheese, 6,605 do; beef, 191 bbls ; Iard,-4,500 Ibs,; corn, 603 bush. z meal, 222 bbis.; pork, 530 do.; hams, 2,364 Ibs; flour, 820 bbls ; rice, 1,973 Ibs. To St. Domingo —Pork, 289 bbis.; cheese, 6,669 Ibs. Jard, 1,600 do,; flour, 407 bbls.; dry fish, 3,647 Ibs,; butter, 1.419 Ibs ; hams, 282’ do. ; beef, 100 bbis. ; rice, 9,367 Ibs.; meal, 50 bbls, To Spanish West Indies.—-Dry fish, 42,400 Ibs. ; pork, 80 bbis.; rice, 78.904 lbs ; butter. 1,890 do. ; lard, 66,205 do; cheese, 897 do; hams, 2.760 do. ; flour, 120 bbia, ‘The weekly shipments of breadstuffs to Great Britain continue large, notwithstanding the reduced state of prices on the other side. ‘The address of the Constitutional Convention of Illi nols to the people of that State, previous to ad- Journment, gives a very brief synopsis of the sete passed in convention, and @ condensed review of the new yoy;