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

NW YORK HERALD, ———————————————E New York, Suntay, October 10, 1847. ee a Mexican Matters—The Probable Result of the War. In the absence of further advices from the seat of war, it may be well to throw out some ideas relative to the course likely to be pursued by the two governments interested in the struggle going on in the city of Mexico, and the pro- bable policy of each. From the insufficient accounts received of the results of the attempt made by the commission- ers of both countries, to form a treaty of peace, it appears that the principal point at issue—the boundary on the Gulf—was the cause of the abrupt termination of negotiations; and that the spirit manifested on the part of the Mexican commissioners upon that point, was of such a ature ag to destroy all hope of an amicable ar- rangement. The most they would actually con- cede was the Nueces, and the establishment of an independent territory on the tract of country lying between the Nueces and the Rio Grande. This proposition was not made entirely upon the ground that their claim to the section lying be- tween these rivers was not good, but partly upon a disposition which a former government of Mexico exhibited to establish a neutral terri- tory between the two countries, that their ineti- tutions may be more widely separated, and that the boundaries may be more distinctly de- fined This waa the policy ot the Mexican adminis- tration alluded to, from which we judge that they had fears of encroachment, and wished to guard against itas much as possible. About twenty years ago, when Mr. Robert Owen, the philan- thropist, was actively engaged in promulgating his doctrine of aocialism, he applied to Victoria, who was at that time president of Mexico, for the grant of a tract of land within his dominions, for the purpose of establishing a government in accordance with his desires. Mis proposition was received very favorably, and atract of land fifty miles wide, extending from the Gulf of Mex- ico tothe Pacific, on the eastern and northe-n boundary of Mexico, was granted for the pur- pose proposed. All the preliminaries of the grant were satisfactorily arranged, and the only difficulty in the way of carrying into full opera- tion the system of Mr. Owen, was the form of religion to be established in the neutral terri- tory. Upon this rock the whole plan split. Vic- toria, the president ot Mexico, and Mr. Owen, were for leaving the territory free for the enjoy- ment of any form of religion. The people wish- ed, while the clergy of Mexico opposed this, and would not consent to the establishment of any other religion but the Roman Catholic. The opposition of the clergy created an opposition in the Mexican Corgress, which ended ina revo lution in Mexico, and the overthrow or down- fall of Victoria and the explosion of the whole concern: This was twenty years ago; since which no- thing of the kind has been renewed relative to a neutral territory between the two countries» until the proposition made by the Mexican peace commissioners. We do not know what are the terms upon which the neutrality of the tract of land lying between the Nueces and the Rio Grande are, and it matters very little what they may be; the thing is not feasible—and what is more, it isnot the policy of our goverament to permit any thing of the kind. We have defined our limits, and not a rood or rod of land less will be taken. We want no neutral territory on our boundaries. Under the circumstances, however, this offer made by Mexico was a very important concession; they abandon all jurisdiction over the territory in dispute between those rivers, but they are notdisposed to give us any privileges there. If the Mexican government are so anxious for a neutral territory to divide the two conntries, it had better establish the Siera Madre as the line ef separation These almost impassable mountains would be the most effectual line of boundary. They would be neutral enough to satisfy both parties, as they appear to be a natural division, through or over which nothing could pass. The course our government intend pursuing, wil do away with the necessity for any boundary line; the entire Mexican terri- tory, from north to south, and east to west, will be absorbed within our limits, and all lines will be effaced. Nothing short of a complete annihi~ lation of the nationality of the republic will be its fate, if the existing government of that mis- ruled people adhere to the course it has laid out so arrogantly and so blindly. A few weeks will develope the position of our government in relation to this question, when the whole affair will assume a different and much more favorable shape. The Hostile Indian Tribes on our Western Frontier. On examining the pages of the Herald for the last year, at least, occasional notices will be found, recurring from time to time, of the situa- tion, character and conduct of the Indians on our Western frontier. Our readers need not be told that the Western Indian who ranges over the immense country lying between us and the Pacific Ocean, is a very different personage from the Indian with whom we have hitherto been most familiar. The Indian whom we have in the course of ages seen driven from the east- ern edge of the Atlantic—who has vanished gradually away, before the steady march of the mighty phalanx of Anglo-Saxon civilization— who has infact become almostexterminated under the direful influences of whiskey and the small pox; this kind of Indian (the only kind with which we inthis part of the Union are accquaint- ed,) has offered in the process of subjugation and banishment from the lands now filled with our own cities and increasing population, very little impediment, comparatively speaking, and very little difficulty to our triumphant extension. But in reference to the Indiangon our Western frontier, it behoves us, and our government, to entertain other feelings than those of contempt and self-confidence—feelings which chiefly pre- ponderate at the mere mention of the name— | Indian, This Indian, of whom we speak, belongs not | to that weak and pusillanimous race which has fled from before the face and the approach of the white man. He of whom we now speak, has never yet been conquered. The Spaniards, at the height of } their glory and military fame, when they were, beyond dispute, the moet war- like people of Europe, yet never could succeed in subduing or conquering any of the tribes of Indians of the Western world, who hovered on the berders of their settlements, and were in- céssantly a thorn in their side and a reproach to their military prowess. These are men who may be said to live on horseback. They are a vealization of the fabuleus idea of the Centaurs, for they are perfect Centaurs, and eat, drink, sleep, and fight on -horseback. They are men inured to hardship, accustomed to warfare, familiar with victory, swift in pursuit, fleet as the wind when pursued, Mamelukes, without the effeminancy of that race, and Arabs without the destructive clime and debased mind of the Arabs. Let it then be remembered—let it be considered well and in time—that such is the race of men with whom the rapid course of events within the last few years, and the rapid strides of our republican empire, have at last brought us into immediate proximity and una- voidable contact. Impelled by the anarchy of the Mexican war, and witnesses of the diesolution of the Meaican | United States Hotel,to make choice of a Colonel, in place spect the white man, have, naturally enough, as- sumed an attitude of greater boldness and of more audacious {defiance than ever till now they have ventured todo. We life up our warn- ing voice to the country and the Government not to overlook this speck of a gathering storm, and Not to despise, or regard with levity and delay, anelement which may otherwise become the source of political disorderand disgrace. Even the dictates of a niggard economy, should wiser and more noble motives be without their effect, are sufficient to call forth the energy of our gov- ernment, the watchful eye of our statesmen, and the timely action of Congress, towards this important subject. Our various past Igdian wars, first with the} Cherokees, then with the Winnebagoes, and next with the Seminoles, cost us, in the total, no less a sum than one hundred and twenty millions; it may be much more, certainly nota penny less. Butthese three items of past expense have to do with Indians few in numbers, divided in power, and destitute of recources and refuge. The Western Indians, on the contrary, are a united, numerous, and or- ganized people; we should rather say they area regular organized army, for we refer only to the warriors, and they are never out of the field, and geldom, indeed, out of the saddle. Fromsources which may be relied on, we learn that ‘the ag- gregate number of the Indian tribes who de* scend every season upon the Buffalo region, amounts to 250,000 mounted warriors.” While, on the one hand, the wealth of industry and civilization on our frontier settlements stirs up their cupidity, and affords a strong temptation to their wants; on the other hand, the diminution of the supply of buffalo (which diminution has been going on a vue d’ail for some years past) udds to their necessity, and augments their poverty and voracity. For some time past, as the columns of the Herald will testify, we have had at regular intervals to record increasing acts of hostility by these powerful tribes ; a permanent Indian army has even oceu- pied Middle Arkansas for a length of time past; and if our government continue its supineness, we confidently believe that some serious tragedy, some ever to be regretted disaster, will occur to awaken alarm and terror. Better, therefore, to prevent, by timely foresight, than to have to re- gret with useless tears and unavailing repen- tance. A suitable force, in proper numbers, main- tained on the spot, well commanded, well mount- ed, and well equipped, would save millions of dollars and thousands of lives, by inspiring these warlike hordes with that fear and respect for our name and nation, which, ifthey are not made to feel, we, that is to say, our defencelesa frontier States and citizens, will be made to feel and to suffer greatly. In corrobaration of our view of this subject, we give in another column anarticle from a Western paper. From Nassav.—The schr. Pampero brings files ofthe Nassau Royal Gazette to the 22d ult., in which there is not one item worth extracting — The harbor of Nassau was entirely bare of ves- sels; not a square rigged remained in port on the 22d. In mercantile transactions there was little or no business doing, in either the wholesale or retail line. Tur Wasuncton will leave New York on the 11th of November on her return to Bremen, in- stead of the 23d, as previously noticed. City Intelligence. Tne Weatuen.—Yosterday was a remarkably fine sort of day, and the streeta appeared unusually clean and well s not by the corporation, but by the rains of the previous day and night. The storm of Thurs- day, if it bas don also done much good, in- asmuch as it has swept streets, where sweeping was much wanted during the last few months. The new sewers hi suffered in many of the streets. Broadway was thronged with fashionables during the day, and the streets in general appeared to be much crowded by per- sons on business. Krixep sy a Locomotive.—Coroner Walters was call- ed yesterday to hold an inquest at the City Hospital, upon the body of Patrick Everard, a native of lreland, ped 44 years, recently employed on the line of the New ork and Erie Railroad, near Piermont, who whil« standing on the track, about dusk in the evening. wae knocked down by a locomotive. one wheel of which pass- ed over his foot. The deceased never spoke afterwards. and remained perfectly insensible until he died, yester- morning. Verdict in accordance with the above facts. Aagnivat or Emiarant Passenaers.—The number of emigrant passeng this port during Friday last, amounted to 385. Police Intell! ce, A Charge of Froud —A complaint was made. yester- day, before Justice Drinker, by a Mr. John W. Dear. born, two men named Harley and Tisdale, charging them with defrauding him out jof $8. under the following circumstances. It appears that Mr. Dearborn is exhibiting, at the fair, a patent cooking range, and the acowsed parties represent- ed that they were agents for the Herald and Artisan newspapers,and were authorised to reorive Sour, for ad- vertising, &o. Consequently, Mr Dearborn patd the ac- oused parties #9 £0 pretty caihvennmy che xia pa- pers, respect x range, an ived a re- ceipt from Haney foe that amount” However, 1 two or three days afterwards, Mr. Dearborn not seeing the ad- empire, these tribes, accustomed till now to re- | Te General Convention Of the Protestant | moke the prosesdings on the slection of delegates more Episcopal Chureh of the United States. Founta pay ov tHE Deruties.—Saturdey. The Rev. Dr. Jarvis, of Connecticut, read the morn- ing prayer, assisted in the lessons by the Rev. Dr. Neuf- ville, of Georgia. ‘The Paxsivent called the Convention toorder at 10 10 o’clock, when the roll was called and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Rey. Mr. Waxen, of 8. C., then offered the following resolution :— Resolved, That the House of Bishops be requested to express to this House, {ts opinion on the expediency of viding among the occasional prayers of the Prayer ook, one for safety from perils in travelling by land, with an appropriate thankegiving, and also the form of thanks- givang for the recovery of a sick obild Ww thought the necessity for making the templated by this resolution was very obvi- ous. They had a prayer for the recovery of «sick child. but no thanksgiving. He had often felt embarrassed and mortified when a grateful mother wished to return praise for the recovery of her sick child, that the cbureh had mad md hme (pe Mee ” a bia Crane fora yer for persons about starting on @ long journey he clustered equally obvious They bad « form of prayer for a person about departing by em but none for ‘&@ person going by land. it was proposed to amend the resolution by adding the words “ and also to modify the prayer in reference to » state of war,” which being accepted, Dr. Janvis. of Connecticut, observed that the defi- ciency referred to was owing to an inadvertent omission at the time the present Prayer Book was formed. Pre- vious to that time, there were forms of prayer covering the cases under consideration. By restoring to the prayer book the two clnuses—the general prayer for (hi condition of sil men, and the general thankngiving—thi deficiency would be remedied. He moved a substitute to the resolution to effect this object. Rey: Dr. Hawxes concurred with the gentleman from Conneeticut, as:to the omission'in the Prayer Book, but thought the resolution would cover the whole matter He very much adinired the mode which had been pro- pores, by his respected friend from 8. C., because 2 thought it both respectful and desiral requesting the House of Deputies to m ‘was more becoming to request the House do it hought they hed better send the request to them in the form of the resolution, as it would indicate distinely the points infwhieh the House of Deputies de- sire a remedy. It was well known that he was no advo- cate for Semper with the Book, That book was one of the po Kioto of the ehurch He should not, therefore, be hasty in approving of the proposed change; yet he thought it ‘desirable to tek the opinion of the of Bishops in the ease. ‘A monsago was here reorived from the House of Bishops, stating that they had concurred in the resolu. tion referring the memorial of the diocese of Georg! respecting the establishment of an ecolvsiastical A ganette. to # joint committee of both houses ; and that they had appointed bieprs + Ives and Potter on that, on the part ofthe House of Bisho} Mr Oeisy, of N. J, moved to amend the resolution ibstituting for the last clause the words ‘to provide a prayer for restoration of, .”? This he proposed for the purpose of giving more defnitiveness to the char- acter ofthe ition. He felt that it was desirable in the extreme that the church should present itself con- stantly as an intercessor for peace during @ state of wi ‘This it did erally, but there was need of more dofinitiveness in their prayers on the subject. Rev. Mr. Manx, of Virginia, said he had been from home for two months, during which time he had rarely heard the prayer for a state of war introduced into the service ofthe church. The prayer in the Prayer Book ‘was considered so inappropriate tothe present state of the country. that many clergymen omit it altogether. Rey. Dr. Ociusy was not aware of any objection to the present prayer in itself; if any objection to it exist- wd, he should propose to add the words, ‘and also to provide prayer for the rest®ration of peace” Rev. Dr. Foxnes desired to say thit he agreed gene- relly with the remarks of the previous speaker—espe cially with regard to asking the opinion of the House of Bishops before taking any action on the subject. and jially to enquire whether, in their opinion, it is desi- teble t0 wake any alteration ‘in the book of prayer, and what. This he considered the most respectful mode of getting attue subject. He moved a substitute accord- ingly. ay. Dr. Morton, of Philadelphia, moved to commit the whole subject to the Committee on the Prayer Book Judge} Cuamaens, of Maryland,thought it would be well before passing upon the subject, to reflect upon the consequences of the vote they were about to take. He would cheerfully exereise all dus respect for the House of Bishops, but he thought that after their opinion had been asked, the members of that house were completely manacled. He was not prepared to ssy—he presumed the members of that house were not preps to say— that they would make the change in the Prayer Book which the House of Bishops might require. He regret- ed the desire which had been expressed for any change whatever in the Prayer Book. With regard to the necessity of the change Pad ger be could not agree with the gentleman. They already had pray. ers which amply covered the cases referred to. I deprecated tag! croachment upon the principle of holding the Prayer Book sacred. It was sacred from its intrinsic merits and from its antiquity. It was venerable, and if they would suffer it to romain unmuti- lated, the disposition to let it remain unaltered would increase, He earnestly hoped the house would hesitate before they placed themselves in a predicament which them to do an act which he thought was not acoeptable to a large proportion of that body. With he would move—if the gentleman from North it an offensive mode of dis- the whole subject on the ‘the motion, if there was any objection to this course. The motion to refer the subject to the standing com- mittee on the Prayer Books was renewed, when Judge Cnamsrns withdew his motion, observing that he did not hear the motion of reference when first made Rev. Dr. Mrap, the secretary, tho ht there would be si ry impropriety im sending this subject to the House of Bishops before it had been referred to a committee of the House of Deputies Rev. Dr, Hawkes rose to correct a misapprehension into’ which his learned friend from Maryland had fallen He did not say that he committed himself to adopt the course which might be recommended by the House of Biahops;' he was content with the Prayer Book as it was. had stood and should stand shoulder toshoulder with his friend from Maryland, sgainst every attack upon the Prayer Book. He favored a reference to the House of Bishops, because he believed they would give an opi- nion against any alteration. He was perfectly willing to have the subject referred to a committee for considera- tion, but not to have the subject brought formally befa the House tor their action. Admitting th important omission in the Prayer Book, he t in attempting to remedy the matter.they would be open- ing s door to numerous other evils which he should most seriously depreeate Dr. Brooxx, of Ohio, rose to protest against the sen- timent that they were goig to commit themselves to ac- oeptof any proposition from the House of Bishops. He hoped that such a sentiment would not be entertained vertisement inserted, according to ise, called at the respective newspaper offices, and was there informed that they knew no such persons, nor were they autho- rized to collect money for them in any way. Upon these Pete Justice eat cpr a ei = oe arrest of the parties, and placed the] process in the hands of of- floer Patterson for service. Grand Vig bad user Shadbolt and Jaques, of the 10th ward, yesterday an old thivf called Dan Jones alias Slippery. Jim, on arge of stealing six chests of tea valued at $60, belonging 10 Wm. Morriso residing on the corner of Grand and Wooster streets. Justice Timpson locked him up for trial. Petit Larceny.—Ot Shadbolt and Jaques, of the 10th ward, arrested yesterday two black fellows called Alfred Rickets and James Taylor, alias “Rough and Ready,” on a charge of jing a frock coat and a pair of pantaloons, valued at.$15. Locked up by Justice Timpson for trial. Arrest of a Convict.—Officer Owens, of the 6th ward, 1d last night a woman by the name of Jane Bi: aa’ prisor from the prison at Essex mar- ket polio. Sent back again by Justice Drinker, of the sault.—OfMcers Roome and bet 2d district police, arrested yesterday a man by the name ee, Aras ped of Thomas Rodgers, on a charge and beating his wife, and threatening her pears that in August last, while the accused was in a state of intoxication, he brutally beat his wifeand then pr nage nag upina ae bee 5 ini ime, she, poor woman, rd the approach of her brutal husband, and in order toavoid his anger, she opened the window next thestreet and clambered out on the awning pone ny ge into the room and missing his wife, pro- to the window, and observing her on the awnin; request her to return, and not obeying his demand, he immediately got on the awning himreif. This so alarmed the poor wife, that she missed hold, and fell from the awning to the side walk, breaking one ancle and sprain- e Since that time she has beo fe other. yn compelled si to her bed in consequence of the injury thus re- See Pa ee 1@ ©} court, in of whiol he Twusibened Gp fn ‘ombs. ' Sporting Noe. A walking match took St foncoto; tbs ota ¥ between two gentlemen of the city, in-which they ext: bited ot that one does not neeevery day. The distance was a few yards short of eight miles, id it was got over in one hour, t1 sg Heer minutes half—a fair toe and heel walk.— Montreal Courter. Hantronp, Oct, 9, 1647, The Town Elections and Negro Suffrage Question— Miliary Me ents. The mails this forenoon bring us returns from towns showing a net gsin of about half s dozen over last fail, in favor of the democrats. The negro suffrage question from some 125 towns, give about 16,500 noes, and & out 6,000 ayes, This re- sult must make our colored friends color up. Yesterday the commissioned offleers of the first Regi- ment of the Ist Brigade Connecticnt Militia met at the of the one they elected @ few weeks since, who deoli ned service for reasons now well understood by the regiment. Out of some twelve to fifteen companies represented on the informal ballot, Captain Elihu Goer, of this city, re- ceived the vote of every company, sare one, then duly olected. Tho military Of this vat web ter tirely reorganized by our last pring’s Legislature doing —_ with the miliiia companies, and substituting inde- pendent companies, paying them forthres days annual camp duty, and allowing one regiment to exch coun- ty. From the great éc/at with which three other ri mental ouenmpments have passed off, and from the skill and energy displayed by Col Geer, when he command- ed the First Rifle Company, under ‘the old organisation, wo shall expect to see that no other parade will eolipse that by the Orst regiment. Of the time and place, some 5f had numerous correspondents in this city will advise pcblet aston Waray of the Court of Common Meas, \, died on Thura if ry of ane gradusted in 1703.) es Yeer8 OF 86m ® fora moment. It was assuming in some renee at least the infallibility of the House of Bishops The choice be- fore them seemed to lis betweema reference tos committee of that House and to the House of Bishops. He preferred a reference tothe House of Bishops Their intelligence, experience, and carefulners. ag well as the smaliness of their numbers, constituted them the most proper body. He should consider it no disrespect to s committee of this House to refer the subject to the Bishops. Dr. Van Incrn, of Western New York, concurred in the view that the most proper mode wag to consult the House of Bishops ; but it was toed to enquire whether the House of Deputies were willing (o express themselves ready to act at all upon any proposition which the Bishops might recommend. He doubted whether such ‘was the fact, and should, therefore, vote against sending the subject to the House of Bishops. He was opposed to any alteration in their payee ar re to render them more applicable to particular cases. It would be an in- | jurious precedent. If allowed, they would, by and by, be valled upon to add to their list of hymns, as well a8 eae and the excellence of their service would be im- red. Dr. Nevirte, of Pennsylvania, hoped the question would be taken. He objected to any argument 2s to the merits of the case Dr. Oai.sy, of New saree moved a resolution, in effect, to limit the comvention to the single question whether it was expedient to make the proposed inquiry of the House of Bishops. Mr. Pacr, of North Cerolina, then moved to lay the whole subject on the table ; which was carried. ‘The standing committee on the consecration ef Bish- ops, presented a report, stating thet they had had be- fore them testimonials in behalf of the Rev. Geor; p> phd elect of the diocese of Maine, and re- ported the same, in order for receiving the testimonials Of this house. At the suggestion of the secretary, the re} ‘was withdrawn by iol lity. The committee on the admission of new dioceres, to | whom had been referred the application of the diocese of | Wisconsin for admission inte this convention, presented a fevorabie report, which was accepted. | After some informal disouseion, relative to an amend. | ment ef the 9th rule of order | Rey. Dr. Witttams moved that a committee on the rules of order be appointed, to whom might be referred the proposition to amend the 9th rule of order, 60 as to ‘a metion to lie on thet able not debateable, Mr. Mem™inorr was not in favor of any alteration in the rule which would have a tendency to presoribe free- dom of debate, He was opposed to the proposition. A message was here received from the House of ishops, stating that they had passed @ resolution that the next session of the general convention shall be held ip the city of Philadelphia. After considerable discussion of no general interest, with reference to an amendment of the 9th rule of order, Judge Cuamaena moved, that « committee of tl be appointed, to whom it should be referred to report if fl what change shall be made in the ninth rule of order. ‘The motion prevailing, Dr. Ogilby, Mr. Williams, of Va.,and Mr, Seymour, were appointed that commit- | committee to correct an ioh was agreed to. ‘A’demultory debate ensued, on motion referring back to the Committees on Elections their report, for them to in addition to what they stated in it, thet the per- substituted by the church authoritirs in piace of ch delegates as were chosen in the ordinary way at diocesan conventions, but who by sickness or other ‘causes,have been prevented from attending, ere entitled to seats in this convention. 4 Rev. Dr. Haws offered « substitute for the resolution to refer back, resolution thet such members as have attended the convention as substitntes, as above men- tioned, are members ot the convention, and that their names be entered on the list of delegates by the secre. oy Aenied the legality ofthe right of de subst! in the conveution;| inasm' ae ‘8 thet the constitutien of the church exprosrly dee! the delegates shail be chosen by the diocese direct Mr, Coston, of Virginia, thought some expression of eplaicn on this eubleet advisable, e¢ it would tend to Totes Huare said anim 't principle was involved in the case, aud he would have a contempt for the oon- vention if i: lost sight of it in favor of any individual The constitution is express on this subject, and as the conventions of the dioceses are the constituents of the : convention, the delegate must come from them iractly, Judge Cxasmens said, if be understood the - tleman from South Carolina, he says that re abould be no departure from the constitution of the church in this matter; and another, that the delegates should be admitted under protest. He disagreed with both of them. Constitutions are con- structed briefly, And the men who framed this one had seats in thia convention. Many of them have beld seats bere from the time of its adoption, and he thought, and has slways heard, that cotemperancous exposition of canons and statutes or any other instrument, are al- ways received as the interpretation of them, and the manner ia which this interpretation of the constitution in former cases been made, was with liberality. ‘Tho church knows that no member, except one who de. sires to serve her, will seek @ seat in convention It never was intended that such mém should be under strict rules of form. If any one has reason to complain, it is the State convention. Mr. D. Huson, of Western New York, referred to the constitution, and said there was a provision in it which provides that in case the diocesan convention neglected to elect delegates to the general convention, if it appear that some other authority of the diocese nas a] inated delegates, such delegates shall be entitled to represent the diooese from which they come. Mr. Couston of Va, read # portion of art. 2 of the con- stitution, in support of the right of the right substitu- ted delegates to sit in the house, in the following words ; "If the conventiou of any diocese should neglect or decline te appoint clerical deputies, or if they should ne- glect or deeline to appoint Isy deputies, or if any of those of either order appointed should neglect to attend, or be prevented by eickness or any other accident, such dio cese shall nevertheless be considered as duly represen’ by euch deputy or anpiies: as may attend, whether lay or clerical. And if, through the neglect of the conven- tion of any of the churches which shall have adopted. or may hereafter adopt, this constitution, uo deputies, either lay or clerical, should attend at any general, 200. vention, the church in such dioceses shall nevertheless be bound by the acts of such convention.” Dr. Wueat said ne Veog bape on de rage sn had ratified the appointmen: delegates 0} and he could gee no good reason for departing from the practice now Rey, Mr. Mann, of Virginia, a the precedent a aus, and he venerates his own Bishop, a* an he venerates any thing this side of heaven, he would mot giv him power to appoint delegates to this convention In all future oases he thinks the conven- tion sheuld require delegates to be elected in strict ae- eordance with the constitution, but he had no desire to apply his remarks to the case under consideration. Rev. Mr. Moone. of N. H thought it was time to have a decision on this matter. Her ed to the journal of 1841, when the same subject was discussed, and when it was referred toa committee to inquire and report whether the practice of diocesan conventions delegating to bishope the power of nominating delegates to this oon- vention,was not a inontravention of the 2d article of the comatitution. The committee in that case recommend ed an alteration of the constitution, but the subject was indefloitely postponed Judge CHampens said the quotations from the journal of 1841 corroborated the remarks he made That con- vention thought the practice settled,and refused toalter it. ‘Rev. Dr. Hawxes said he was not in favor of repealing a practise which has existed so long, and by so doing commit an injustice on the delegates who have attended se of such practise. JR. SOLL, Of Pa , said it is a general princi- ple that delegated power cannot be delegated. In the cuarter of the church, the appointing of delegates is de- dlogated to the diocesan conventions, and for those bo- ties to del it again would be a eontravention of hat priaciple It is another pring! that every body shall judge of the qualifications of their own members, and their guide in doing so in this case is the constitu. tion of the church. In deciding this question, the con- yention is obliged to bow to the constitution,irrespective of individuals sympath Mr. ———-—— dented the universality of the principle laid down by Mr. Ingersoll, but he admitted its adoption in the United States. Some countries have adop' the principle that pay to whom power is delegated can delegate it again,and this house may or may not adoptit, as it pleases. [fourjudiocial decisions have been made ac- cording to the construction of ogrtain statute,the decision is binding, and as the convention has ro construed the that delegates appointed in the manner re- entitled to their Sseats, we are bound to xo by those decisions. He was opposed to the passage of Dr. Hawke's resolution, and would suggest that it be modified, so that it be referred tothe committee on elections to report that the gentlemen are duly elected members of the convention. Rev. Dr. Hawxes thought that the argument of the gentleman from Pennsylvania was erroneous, for accord- ing to the prinoiple. gui facet er alium. facit per se, the diocesan conventions the right to delegate this power to the bishop. Mr Wuarton, of Pennsylvania, agreed with Mr. In- gersoll in the principle, that power delegated to » body cannot by that body be delegated to any person He read the fourth article of the constitution of the church, providing for the manner of electing bishops. and asked if the power of the proper ns to elect @ bishop, were, delegated tothe standing commmitter of diocese, and they elected a bishop, whether such bishop’s election would be valid? He denied that long continued vicious practice could legalize the appoint: mente made in this way, partfcularly when the constitu- tion laid down express rules on the subject. Hon. Wt. C. Rives, of Virginia, reviewed the argu- ments on both sides, and said, that some persons thi there is ® difference between the phrases “chosen and elected’ Now, | suppose, said he, that no person will draw a distinction between the phrases “appointed” atid “elected’’—those words are used in the constitution The first article of the constitution ssys, the Bishop shall be “chosen,” kc., and in the second article, the word “appoint” ie used in the seme meaning. ‘The oon- stitution of the United States says, in regard to the elec- tion of Senators, in one place, that they shall be “cho- sen,” and in another part the werd “appointed” is used; and he enquired whether the Legislatures of the States could delegate the power of chowsing Senators to third parties. He agrees that delegates have been allowed to take seats under this defeotive practice, but he denied that the General Convention has ever decided upon the legality of the practice. The resolution before the house affeo's the constitution, and decides this very queation in direct violation of the constitution; and no matter how disagreeable it may be for him to do 80, yet he must insist that no evidence has been furnished that this’question has been decided, or an expression regarding the legality of the Lae of admitting delegates under such irregular cirtifioates, given by the generalconven tion. He would, however, allow delegates appointed in this manner to sit in this convention, wav! for the present the constitutional question ; but for the future he should insist that no delegates not elected in strict accordance with the requisitions of the constitution, should be allowed to take part in the proceedings of this body. ‘Tho time may arrive, and (God grant it may be distant, when it will be absolutely necessary to scrutinize the authority by which delegates are »ppointed He would modify the resolution under disc’ mn, and not have it may that the members with defective certificates are constitutionally entitled to their seats, but that they are permitted to sit for this session. He moved that the subject be laid on the table till Monday merle | Mr. Memnuycen offered an amendment to Dr.Hawkes’ resolution, that the repert of the committee on elections be referred back to them, to report that the members with these defective certificates are entitled to thei: seats, according to the practice of previous general con- ventions on the subject. Rev. Mr. Mrap rose and said that the members of the House are to sign the documents in relation to the con- secration of the newly elected Bishop of Maine, and he would like to know who are to sign them, and who are not, in view of these proceedings. And it would be bet- ter to have the question of the legality of those mem. bers to sit, decided at once. Hon, Mr, Rives said he hoped those consider themselves prima facie mem! vention. ‘A motion to lay the subject on the table till Momday, ‘wan made and carried. ‘The House then adjourned to this morning. Proclamation, By John Young, Governor of the State of New York. ‘A day of Public Thanksgiving is due to Bread God for blessings bestowed upon the people of State during the past year. While a sanguinary war has been raging upon our na. ‘tional frontier—while tl has been scourged witha day, and while gaunt famine and disease afflict the fair- est portion of the mother country, the State of New York presents a giadsome picture of universal happiness and prosperity: Seed time and harvest have be tinued to the husbandman—the laborer and the have not svught in vain for employment—the ships of the merchant have traded in peace with the nations 0: the earth, and plenty has crowned the efforts of ali classes of society. The blessings of free yee i of — versal education—the seourity 0! a and property and the supremacy of law and ocler;haive been vouch safed to us in an eminent degree. For all these, aod for other good gifts, we are in debted to that Providence whose bounty and protection are conferred upon all, without regurd to country or con- dition. I, therefore, respectfally recommend tothe people ot tate, to observe the 25th day of November next, a: a day of Public Thankegiving; to abstain on that day from their usual avocations, avd mingle, with their thanksgiving, prayers to Heaven for the continuance oF ite smiles, and for its proteetion ageinst, famine, disease aud crime In testimony whereof, I have caused the privy seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Witness my {L. 8 Jhand, at the olty of Aibapy, this eighth day of fel mmtlemen would rs of the con- ntoper, im the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ferty seven. JOHN YOUNG. By the Governor; Hernr V. Coxr, Private Secretary. Movements In Politics. At the great whig meeting heid at Philadelphia on the 8th inst., the wing resolutions were adopted :— Resolved, That we do cheertully respond to the cali roude by our political adversaries, to present whig doo- trines and state the issues now before the public. ‘hoy ar 1. A national currency without tho interfurenen of the government, im any manner whatevor, vithor by a national bank or the su! tdk A 2 The distribution of the surplus proceeds of the pub- Nic lands, whenever it shall exist 8, Internal improvement by the general government. as proposed in the Harbor Bill passed by the tativen of the pooplo at the last session of Congress, and yetood by Prewident Polk 4 ‘The prowotton of domestic fadustry, by the repeal of the tariff of 1646, and the restoration of the princi- ples of the tariff of 1842 6. The reoegnition of the doctrines of the Wilmot si The rey bation of th @ reprobation of the weakness and imbeoility of be: ome tion, in their conduct of the war ‘ogalast jexloe ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx Turatar.—Mr. Hackett appeared at the Park theatre last evening ia the character of Sir Pertinax Maceycophant, in Macklio’s admirable comedy of “ The Man ot the World.” It was a capital performance, and did not fail to bring down the house in the applause which it go richly merited. ‘The admirable sarcasm of the author upon the sycophantic shiftings of thorough- bred politicians, was pourtrayed to the life, and could hardly beimproved. The piece was well cast through- out, and each part so well sustained that the harmony of the drama was well preserved. All who saw it were fortu- nate in having availed themselves of the opportunity for so doing. The after piece was the “ Hunters of the Alps,” beautiful little play, which wes happily per- formed by Messrs. Dyott, Stark, Andrews, Mrs. Abbott, Miss Miles, the charming little Misses Denny and others. no ing there is to be attractior t this feo anlan as on ine must prove irresistible, Those charming children,ics danseuses Viennoise, are engaged ‘and will appear in three dances, the ever favorite ‘ Pas des Fleurs,” “Pas Hongrois,” and ‘ Gallepe des Dra- ux”? Ih addition to thin Mr. Hacket appears as Col Nimrod Wildfire in his prise comedy of “The Ken- tuckise,” and as Mons Mallet in the comical pivee of that name; and added to all will be med the one aot comedy of “Shocking Events.” Here is, indeed, a bill, and if there are many spare seats we shall be more surprised. This arrangement shows one thing con- e management of the Park rve successat any rate. Wesball see whether their enterprise is to be rewarded as it de- serves, The New York public are not apt to look coldly upon such efforts, and this will, probably, be no excep: tion to the hitherto established custom. On Monday Madame Bishop's operatic troupe will commence an en- gagement upon these boards. Boweny Tueatre.—We perceive that the grand mill- tary spectncle “Monterey,” the piece which has been played at the Bowery for some days past, is advertised for next week, and we think the manager is acting judi- ciously in keeping it on, for we doubt if he could pro- duce any thing more interesti.g on his boards, Since Its first representation it has been witnessed by many thousands of persons, and yet the house is crowded as much as ever, every evening. No better comment on its merits could be furnished. That capital piece and the operatic drama “Massaniello,” will be performed on Monday evening. We have spoken of the scenery, oos- tumes and decorations with which this piece has been ushered in, in favorable terms, and we must not forget to, say s word about the music, the whole of which has been arranged by Mr. Tyte. We can truly say of it that {it reflects credit on the composer, and is in excel- lent keeping with the piece throughout. CuatHam Tuxatar.—We are glad to see that Mr. Barnes is re-engaged at the Chatham theatre, for he is decidedly one of the most admirable pantomimists we have. He will appear to-morrow evoning in the serio-com- io pantomime of ‘Don Juan, or the Libertine Destroyed;”” in addition to which a new drams, entitled the “Bridgeof Kehl, or the Soldier and his’Son.” will be péHformed.— This is a pieee that is very bighiy spoken of by those who are acquainted with it, and if one half of what re- port nays of it {s true, it will be fully as successful as the “Lonely Man of the Ocean.”” There is no limit to Mr. Fletcher's enterprise. Like a good caterer as hw is, he provides the best entertais ment and truststo his patrons for a return of the expense he is put to in producing it. This is the great secret of success, and he appears to be aware of it. He know: that in the age we live in novelty, and that too of the best kind, is essential to se- cure patronage. Ciancus, Bowery Amruitneatae.—The crowded houses which are nightly seen at this house must prove very satisfactory to both managers and performers, for it is well known that an attentive and pleased audience is one of the highest incentives to actors. The perform- ances in the circus are always attractive tothe many, asthe agreeable diversity of petoeanee serves to amuse the mind without overtasking the attention. The winter campaign has scarcely commenced, but from the looks of things we predict for the Bowery Amphitheatre one of the most successful seasons ever known. Ernrorian Serenavers.—This troupe have had most ample encouragement during the past week, and no won- der, for they are such admirable, witty and spiritue, performers, that, go whore they will, they will always be popular. Major Dumbolton, the manager, has made ar- during the day, between good plan, as parties can thus get their tickets early, and avoid stoppages on entering in the evening. Cunyvsry’s Minstaers.—This inimitable eompany of Ethiopian‘melodists, have been performing the past week to overflowing houses; the great variety of style in their performances, renders their concerts exceedingly Attractive, and we have no doubt their suceass will con- ‘tinue the same, so long as they remain in the city. They give their popular entertainment week, introducing several novelties. hours of 11 and 5. Dox Giovanni at Herz anv Stvoni’s Concent. —To- morrow evening this great musical festival will be brought out at the Tabernacle by these renowned artists, when we expect to seo a still larger crowd than was gathered together at their last concert. The “Don Giovanni” alone, rendered by such artists as Madam Fleury Jolly, Mrs, Eastoott, the! mew and beautiful vocalist; Messrs Dubrueil, Paige and Hecht, should fill the building to its utmost capacity, Herz and Sivor! will play some of thelr choicert new pleoes, never pertormed before. accompaniments will be played by the Grand Orchestra, which form quite @ feature at these entertainments We would remind our citizens to take their tickets at the music stores, to avoid a pressure at the box offic Sioxon Buitz.—The entertainments of this gentle! are so very amusing and attractive, that he will keep open house for another week, at the Society Library. Dr. Cottyer’s Livinc Mone: the coming week; among them several scenes from Para- dise Lost. They will doubtless be very attractive. * Gen. Tom Tums is holding five lovess, or exhibi- tions, a day, at the American Museum; one in the morn- ing at 11 o'clock; two in the afternoon, at a quarter to 3 and 4 o'clock; two in the evening also, at 7 and at halt- past 8 o’clook. At the Howard Atheneum, Bosten, Signora Ciocca took her benefit on the 8th instant. Mrs. Mowatt com- mences her engagement on the 18°h. Europe in the steamer of Nov. lst, The Alleganians are about to sing in Rochester. Law Intelligence. Supreme Count, Oct 9 - Before Judge Edwards—John Doe vs. Richard Ror,—This was an issue from the for- mer Court of Chancery. The real are Abraham Lent, Jr. and Maris, his wife. Mr Lent filed « bill charging his wife with an adulterous inter- course with one Thomas Davis. She filed her answer, denying all the charges and allegations in the bill, and the question was sent to this court to have it paesed ‘The case is adjourned to Monday. by rs Spon window for piainti@; Me. Ellingwood for de- topher Leessin.—This was an action of trespass, to re- cover damages for injuries inflicted on the plaintiff by defendant’s dog in a di ‘ulton street in this city onan errand, and ton the defendant’s premises; the di hap: pened to be removed some time before from where he was usually kept to near the entrance, and as the plain- tiff entered the door the dog seized and bit him severely in the hand and Vo The jury rendered a verdict for laintiff for $100, For plaintiff, Mr. Van Cott; for de- Fondant, Mr. Bishop, Usiten States Distaict Court, Oct. 9—Before Judge Betts— C) Larceny.—Charles Thompson, formerly second m of the Queen of the West. in- dicted for a grand larceny on the high seas, and who was put on his trial before. but the jury disagreed, was again place the bar this morning. The same testi mony as that given on the first trial was given on th! and the jury acquitted the prisoner. Surenion Count—In Banoo—Oct. 9 — Dect: s—Par soneads. Warrin—Motion granted on payment of costs of trial and subsequent proceedings, and costa of oppor- ing motion. the Mayor, ko , of New York— Motion granted on payment of costa of plea and sub-e- qi endings, and of opposing motion Laurenee otal Bs Penta, ‘sucerscor to Comatock, President, &« Rule for perpetual stay of execution; motion to cel judement dented; costs of opposing motion at $10 (o be pald by defendants, and oosts of judgment. Field et al wa Hawser—Judgment affirmed Emerick vs Shaw— Judgment reversed. Same va Aldrich—Like judgment Sam Tuck—Like judgment Same vs Smith—Like . Hoffman ¥e Carr—Judyment afin Un- Mayor. &o., of New York — Judgment reversed MieKeever vs Schinobl—Judgment affirmed Gray ve. Pavia Judgment affirmed. Baily ve Delaptaine—Jady ment reversed with costa. Bolstor ot ul va the Mayor &eo.. of New York—Judgment affirmed Deniel St Johu va, Emery Purdy et al —Judgment reversed han vA, John O'Neil—Judgment affirmed. Warth vs. Gilman Judgment reversed. Common Pixas--In Banco—Oot 9— Decis Cooke ads Spelman— Verdict confirmed with oon: Rockwel) ot al vs. Bulkley—Report of referews confirmed wits *, Count oy Generar Sessions, Oct. 9 —Before Re. corder Séott, and Aldermen Feeks and Tappan - Joho McKeon, Esq, District Attorney.— Sentence of Alfred Kershaw and John K. Townsend —At the opening of the court, this morning. Alfred Kershaw, aad John K Townsend. convicted of a conspiracy to defraud, were asked what they, or either of them had to o why sen- tence should not be pronounced upon them Kershaw re- ES that he had a few remarks to make, which were as jows :— “ May it please the court to indulge men few moments. [will say something upon the subject, and what | do ssy -hall be the truth, hole truth, and nothing but the trath. In the first place, { do most solemnly declare before high heaven, that there was never @ ocon- apiracy, or ment entered into, to cheat or dv fraud’ the public, or any individual of this, or any other State, between myself and Mr tewarne, gas Mr. Murks, or any other individual, living or dea Seer nee itt eau the Sonrary, we neta Pa knowledge and yat, on the cont *, Hranebot thousands, 'In the second place, Tam and was it the true state of the affairs of the conmpany and prem re the residence and identity of tho direetors, and the validity of the pital of the oompa- »; counsel to diepense with ali wine bogs) OF Me. ‘Townsend having no con- nexion im s conspiracy war sufficient, and kuowing of » truth that he was as innocent of the Les as your bo- thought id deem him guilty, from the Sfinene atone bet fare) the result. bas proved th ats for the sale of tickets at the box office of ery night during the All the .—There will be many new groups brought forward at this exhibition during She departs for | arties in the case Ik appeared the plaintif was a porter store in Brooklyn ; his employer sent him to by. mistake | truth of that conviction ; for no member of the j had the bardihood to deem him gullty of any art thet demanded punishment, and hence they very properly recommended him to the mercy of the court I trust the court will extemd to him that mercy which they hope to receive from @ Judge greater than yourselves. The jury saw that, admitting | was guilty, he stood as & shield to defend me against their eonviction, snd, there- fore, in their zeal for # victim, they were compolled to strike down the o!d and innocent man, that their lance might reach me. their victim, for they immediately re- suscitate him after striking him down to the earth. I thank them, and I also thank the Court, that if they deign to inflict upon him ap: be pleased to add it to what 1 deem fit to adjudge as the pei suffer, as it will Le a consol for the innocent It will in @ measure atone for the penalty which | am about te suffer, and for a crime of which I am not guilty. I now thank the Court for their kindness in listeniog to my answer, and I cheerfully submit to any sentence your honors may deem due the offence of which I have been convicted.” The Court then sentenced Kershaw to pay a fine of $250, and stand imprisoned in the penitentiary for the term of one year, and in consequence of the recommen- dation oi the jury, suspended judgment in the case of Townsend Case of Madame Restell —The decision of the Court, upon the application of James T. Brady, Exq , counsel for Madame Restell, fora postponement of the cause, andthe granting of commissions for the examination of witnesses residing in Massachusetts and Louisiana, was iven against the defendant, on the ground that she re- d to disclose what she expected to prove by those witnesees. A motion was then m de by Mr. Brady for commissions, without a stay of proceedings, which was also refused. The trial of the cause was then set down for Monday, the 18th inst. The Court adjourned until Monday morning. shah Giese Re! us Intelligence. Cavenpar ror Ocrouen.—l0th, nineteenth Sunday after ‘Trinity; 17th, twentieth Sunday after ‘'rinty, 18th. St Luke the Evangelist ; 24th, twenty-first Sun- day after Trinity ; 28th. St. Simon and St. Jude the Apostles; 3ist, twenty-second Sunday after Trinity. Bishop McCoskry will preach at Calvary church this sareniens and ‘at the church of the Epiphany in the afternoon. Bisbop De Lanocey at All Saints in the morning and Calvary, (Brooklyn) in the afternoon. Bishop Hawkes at Trinity (New York) in the afternoon. op_Kemper at St John’s, Brooklyn, in the morn- t Christ Church New York, in the afternoon and at St. George the Martyr in the evening. Bishop Gadaden at Christ church in the morning. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Mclivaine, of Ohio, will preach in St. Peter's Church, 20th street, in the morning, and the Rev. Mr. Meunseher, of Ohio, in the afternoon. Rey, Henry Ward Beecher, 1s expected to commence his labors as pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Churek, in Brooklyn, this morning. ‘The Rev, George Loomis, of Atticn, N. ¥., former Principal of the Wesleyan Scminary at Lima, sailed on the 4th inst , in the bark Candace, a8 a chaplain of the American Seamen’s Friend Scolety to seamen inthe port of Canton, China. According to the last official census the population of Prussia is 16,800 000, of whom 92 500,000 are testants, 5.600.000 Roman Catholic: \d the rest belong to other religi The army numbers 115,900 men. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church num- bers 34 ministers, 39 congregations. and 4,244 communi- canta; its Theological Seminary at Newburg, N. Y., has four students. The receipts of the Domestic Misslonary Committee of the Presbyterian Church daring the month ending Sept. 16th, were, according to the last Spirct of Missions, $1,082. Receipts of the Foreign Committee for the same time, $710. Of the 2297 churches reported at the meeting of the Old School General Assembly in 1846, contributions are acknowledged for Foreign Missions from 85; and of the 2.376 churches reported in 1847, contributions for For- eign Missions are acknowledged from 877. Rey. Caleb J. Tenney, D. D., formerly of Wethersfield, Conn., expired at his ‘residence in Northampton, on Tuesday, 28th ult., about 4 o’clock, at the age of 67. ‘The Rev. Townsend E. Taylor, chaplain of the Ame- rican Seamen’s Friend Society, for Lahaina, Sandwich Islands, will receive the instructions of the Board, this evening, in the Brainerd Church, Rivington street. Tho Rev, Dr. Ferris will preach on the occasion. Mr. Taylor and wife are expeoted to sail from New York in the Ma- tilda, on the 15th ist. At the sitting of the Swiss Diet, on the ad of Septem- ber, the debate on the expulsion was renewed. The de- puties who had not spoken at the preceding sitting de- livered the sentiments of thelr respective cantons, but as there was nothing new or striking in their several argu- ments, we refrain from repeating them, and proceed to give the results of the votes. For net entering into the question, and consequently for withdrawing it from the order of the day, there were eight cantons and one half canton. For declaring the measure a federal measure, and therefore calling upon such of the cantons as have Jesnits in them to send them away, and never admit an: of the order in future, there were twelve cantons an two half cantons. In pur-uance of this vote, the follow- ing decree was issued :—“ In conformity with arcicles 1 and 18 of the compact, the Diet is bound to watch over the maintenance of order and the internal security of the confederation. Considering that the existence and the secret practices of the Jesuits are incompatible with the order and peace of Switzerland, and seeing, in fine, their presence, particularly in Lucerne, one of the can- tons of the Directory ; Deoree—1. The question of the Jesuits is within the ‘competency of the high Diet 2! The cantons of Lucerne, Sshwy tz, Friburg and Valais, in which the Jesuits are establiehod, are invited to ex: pel them from their territories. 3. The admission in fature of Jesuits into any one of the cantons of Switzer land is interdicted.”” It ‘a calculated that the total number of Jews spread over the surface of the globe is 9,000,000 ot souls. Of these. 180.000 are in the enjoyment of civil rights, viz.:— 30,000 in the United States of America, 50,000 in Holland, 10,000 in Belgium, and 90,000 in France. In England, 20,000 are as yet incompletely emancipated. We learn that the Standing Committee have unanim- ously invited the Rt. Rev. Bishop Potter to perforn, Episcopal services in this Diocese during the session of the General Convention. Confirmations will be held by the Bishop in St. Mark’s and St. George’s Churches after today. In St.Mark’s on Sundsy morning the 17th instant, It is said the new Scottish bishoprick, Argyle, and the Isles, will be filled during the present month by the con- secration of the the Rev Alexander Ewing, who was elected in 1846, The Bishop of Moray and Ross, whe formerly had jurisdiction over the new bishopriok, has endowed it to the amount of £8000, The Rey. Alexander O. Peloubet was installed pastor of the Presbyterian church of Lloyd, Ulster county. on the 21at of September, by the Presbytery of North River Cremicay Cuancrs.—The Rev. F. M. Whittle bas ac- pi call to the rectorship of Kanawha Parish The vy. Wm. A. Pendleton has been elected to the rector- ip of All Sainte’ Parish, Frederick Co, Md, and has accepted the appointment. The Rev W. GH. Jones has resigned the obarge ot Frederiok Parish, Clark Co, Va., and has accepted the rectorabip of Calvary Chureis, Memphis, Tenn ‘he Rev Asa 8. Volton has resigned | the rectorship of Christ Church, Towanda The Rev. | D.G Haskins has resigned his temporary charge of Christ Church, Gardiner, Me. and removed to Rox- bury, Mass. The Rev. Andrew Croswell, of Providence, Le — @ call to the Missionary station, at Cabot- ville, Mass. Tue Watervitie (Mz.) Murper.. The East- ern Argus, of yesterday morning, implies that 6 coroner’s investigation of this matter is not finished, and gives the following account of the evidence :—* One account we have seen, which. ifoorrect, shows that the murder was not committed where the body wes found. It says the body was found in the cellar (near the outside cellar door) of a store owned by Mr. Pray, and oocupled yy Charles Phillips, David Shorey and Dr. P. P. Coolidge. the cellar is used as a place of deposit for wood, prepared for the fire, and the wood isso situated that it is evident it was with difficulty the body was introduced from the outside. The hag in when found, was cold and some- what stiffened ; showing olearly that the murder had been committed some hours. The left leg of his pants was cut immediately below the pocket ; and a deep long out in the left thigh, Print f cut atter life had become extinot, and his blood congealed, as no blood had flowed from the wound, very little blood sbout his head. A part of the money has been found in the privy attached to Cyrus Williame’s tavern, and the wateh in a sleigh stored in the top of Williams’s shed. Countess Lota Monres.—A letter from Mu- nich of the Ist says:—** Mdlle. Lola Montes, or rather her Excellency Countess de Landefeld—for the King, as fe known, has conferred on her letters of nobility, with the title of countess — hss just abandoned herself to another of thoxe passionate movemer have contributed to render her celebrated. day on which the Counters de Landsfeld retut the watering-place of Bruekenau to Munich, the eapriee seized her to go and purchase some engravings in the shop of MM. Meyer and Wiedmay At the moment at which she was about toenter the shop, s young lieute- nant, M B—g, stood before the door, looking through the ‘window at some plotures exposed in the interior. Madame de Lansdf-ld, Irritated at not being able to en- ter immediately, gave the officer a heavy on the back with her umbrell, M. B——g turned round, wade room fo the countess, grumbling, ‘Impudent..- frontery !’ Madame de Landsteld entered the ehop with- out replying, and M B—g went his way. The next uorning M B—g received a challenge from M. M—, a Heutenant of artillery ; but he replied verbally to the persom who took it that hw would never fight for such @ motive. In the evening M. B—~g and M M— were arres ‘The journals have announced that the King had accerded an income for life from the state to the Counters de Landsfeld. The amount of that income has just been Bxed at 20,000 florins, a sum which is equal to 52,000 fra ive large houses in the Raw de Havart, at Munich, are being palled down, and the King will cause ® to be built on their cite for Mademe de Lan which will bear the name of ‘Winter Palaee.’’” New Brunswicx.—We have received files of New Brunswick p.pers to the 6th inst. The “get to repeal the duties on articles imported into ttis province, under the act of ths Imports! Parliament, outi- (vd ‘An act to regulate the trade of the British poo. sions abroad,’ ”’ passed by our provinolal legislxture at ite last nession. with a ruapending olause, received the royal assent on the 18th of August last, and will come tito operation on the Ist of April next The House of Aa sembly, therefore. in passing the revenue bill, uext win- tor, will have to revive the whole provincial tariff, as no duties will in fature be collected at the castom house, but will a!) be paid by the importets at once to the pro- vinee treasurer or his deputies, The arrangement will greatly facilitate the entrance of gooda, anJ rave the large outlays now expended jo supporting the custom house establishment, which will be either greatly redu- od or entirely abollabed —S¢ John Courier. On Saturday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, while the stonm was being let off at Messrs. Short & Esty’s (formerly MeGregor’s) steam saw mills, Straight Shore, the boiler burst, scalding one man dangerously, another severei; anda third very slightly. The 3 Gone to the mill is considerable, and cannot be rep sooner than « | fortnight John Herald, 4th. rr il