The New York Herald Newspaper, January 26, 1848, Page 1

BY OVERLAND EXPRESS, LATEST FROM THE SEAT OF WAR. Attack of the Guerillas on the Train, STILL MORE PEACE RUMORS. Sic Sie See [From the New Orleans Picayune, Jan. 18} ‘The ship Tahmaroo, Capt, Sinclair, arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz, She sai'ed on the 8th inst., four days subsequent to our previous dates. The Tabmareo ar- Jamaica and the Paoitic. Capt. Rey aerived yesterdsy from Kingston, Jamaica, having led thence on the 6th inst. The Afton made the passage Kingston in extraordinary short time. back fcom Kingston Midshipman J. K. Wilson, of the U. 8. ae’ bearer of despatches from California, Midehip- man H. N. Crabb, of the navy, and Dr. W.J. Powell, of Ship Warren. the U. 3. Ship " Midsbipman Wilson left Californis on the 10th of Oc tober, on the Preble, and arrived at Pansmaon the 30th of November. Com. Jones, John R. Clay, Charge to Peru, and Seth Barton, Charge to Chill, left Panama the same evening for Valparaiso, on the British steamer. The three gentiemen who arrived here on the Afton, oame over from Charges to Kingston in the Avon, a no- ble British steamer ot 1900 tons. Capt. Hull, of the U. rived.in Vera Crus from this port on the 6th inst., with | 8. mary. and Sir Baldwin Walker, of the British navy, al four companies of the Sth Tennessee volunteers. The | aere name day the ship Republic arrtved from Charleston with 816 men, under Capt. Hill, Int artillery. Parsengets on the Avon. On the 8th of Ootober the city of Chagres was entirely fire. The custom-house, a miserable destroyed. by By.this arrival wa haye’ accounts of the renewal of | thatched building, containing property to the amount of oateages by tue gusrlllas, A wagon train had been at- | $60,000, belonging to En tacked, axd the Deliof is that a larze amount of propel has been selzad. ‘The parttoulars of the affair are given tn the Freemeréean of the 6th inst. :-— ‘TRAIN ATTACKED BY THE GUERRILLEROS. January 4, UP. M—Woe have just learned that the last of the train which left yesterd+y morning capital was attacked by @ large guerrilla force at Santa Fe. We glean from the various rumors the following | military honors. etatement From cor cause, not understood here, a portion of | arrival. the train was unable to leave their encampment near | Cloud, ibis ciry until this morning ; ia dragging igh the heavy sand the train and pack mules, of whioh there was & largo number, became much scattered, so muc! that tho rear guard, which consisted of Captals compeny of the regiment ‘of Mounted tho command of Ist Lieut. Walker, was thrown neerly seven’ miles In the rear of the main body of the wagon train; about 9 o’clook word wos sent back that s guer- rita party at Santa Fe had captured some of the packs povitered along the road. Lieut, Walker, leaving ten ritl-men, with some wagons which had not been able to keep up, immediately moved up to Santa Fe, where he for them 400 strong, another 259. They were immediately charged by the riflemen, end without attempting to stand and resist, they scat- tered, keeping up arandcm and destructive fire upon Lieut, Waiker's little party of thirty men, who, finding it impossible to send forward to the advance, sent @ mes- sevger to this city stating nearly ssabove Subsequent mersengers, two or three of whom are men of the com- pany, aad who were in the fight, state that Ruf's com- pany bad been sarrounded and nearly every man cut off; that Lieut Walker had been killed, and that some aix'y mules had been driven off by the guerillas. for the | on the 4th inst h 80 singular British off ies | peepee the guerrilias drawn up. One statement makes | suage. ih merchants, which hid Just been landed, was enti consumed. The belief was tbat the building had been purposely fired by a black man. Major Gen. Lambert, commander-in-chief of the British forces in the Island of Jamaica, died at Kingston yin the sixty-sixth year of his ege His the evening of the same day with of news resches us from Celifornia by this ‘echave confirmations of the deaths of Mejor , and Lieut. Minor, of the Artillery rember last. beh ‘was thrown Sacramento and killed. incident happened to some officers of tho coast. A frigate and ano- were between San Blas and Acapulco, engaged in surveying the coast. The: sent a boat ashore for some purpose connected wit their bang S when a party of Mexicans fell upon them, and made the whole prisoners. It was in vain that they protested that they were En; n, and bel-nged to & national ship. The Mexicans insisted that they were Yankees—looked like them, and spoke the same lan- Finally, one of the Englishmen was sent off under an escort to Acapuleo, to ree the commandant there, from whom an order was obtained for the release of th Long While they were in confinement, and threatened daily with biing hung, aud expecting it, the soldiers placed over them could be heard sencen ting han the different articles of dress of the prisoners, an viding the spoils between them in advance of their execution. The incident was ludicrous in some aspects, but quite a sober affair, for a time, to the English sailors. Passengers per bark Afton, from Kingston. Ja., which left U. 8. squadron off the western coast of Mexico, on the 10th October, report the U 8. ships Independence, were Nothin; They in from his mule ‘Another, who left still later, contradicts the death of | Cyane, Erie, and Southampton. Lieut. Walker, but states clearly and fasrrlis that he was ordered in by Lieut. W. to report to Gen. Twig, that toe Lieutenant had posted the company, or what remained of them, in # ravine, from which they con- tinued to keep up a most destruotive fire upon the Mex- ican lanerrs A company of lst dragoons, Lieut. Gardi- nir’s, has been sent cut,and also @ mounted company of Louisiane volunteers It ina singular fact, that Raf’s company of riflemen, though actively engaged in all the battles of the valley, and all kinds of duty, bave not yet, in avy one instance, toade a march of over ten miles, without getting under the fire of the enemy. Srven o'clock, P.M.—A few soldiers just arrived from fanta Fe, with despatches to General ‘Twiggs. Some of them report that an engagement had taken place be- Aupany, January 24, 1848. The Position of the two Sections of the Democratic Party—The Baltimore National Convention, §c., §c., Fe. The mutual hostility of the two seceding wings of the democratic party is assuming a more decided aspect; the struggle between these sections is now of amore scrious character than ever; it is more serious, because in it are in- volved matters which will of course exercise a tweon the guerillas and Lieutenant Walker, ia which | powerful influence upon the approaching Presi- the former lost some twenty-five men, and the latter five men killed aud wounded. The guerillas have been defeated , but it is thought by our {oformant, thrt a few pack mules have car- ried off Lieut. Walker is now on his way to the National Bridge, together with the reinforcements sent to him by the Governor, We hope that they may overtake the robbers and chastise them. dential election; each of these sections will send their delegates to represent this State in the Bal- timore Convention; the vote of New York in that convention, if the delegates of both the sections are not altogether excluded, will have its due weight in determining the grave questions which Great oredit is due to Gen. Twiggs for his promptness | must come before that body. Happily, all causes in sending the reinforcement. The report of the dan- ger in which Lieut. Walker was in, bad hardly been re- ceived hare when he sent two companies of mounted men to his assistance. ‘Oe of the men who came in with the escort says that there was ovly one American killed. for prolonging the personal squabble between these sections are now removed; their diflerences must be referred to a higher power for adjustment; it will be the duty of the national convention to ‘We have learned that a lvtter has been received by | declare which body of delegates coming from Gen. Twiggs, vy the same express, which estimates our loss to be six ki twenty kilied bid 1 that Lieut. Walker had been killed is un- founded. ‘Tho number of guerillas amounted to about 400 men. The rmall bend under Lieut. Welker made a noble de- fence, and the enemy retreated. P. S —Just as we were going to | nay we received the following distressing letter from a friend. The letter was | [ | ! | written after the engagement of Lieut. Walker's men | be affected in the slightest degree b and the guerillas :— “Santa Fe, Jam 4—9 0’clock.—Here we sie—we bave Jost er epee theusead dollars worth of pro) ! The we have lost about ten men out of thirt; Lieut Walker, of the Rifles. He was obliged to his men in an open prairie, for at the first fre seventeen horses broke from under their riders. Thirty men were not enough to pretect a million worth of N.” ‘The name paper, of the’sth inst., has the ve, on the rame subject:—“ We understand that some merchants who suffered from the loss of the mules tak Dy the robbers, left this oity for Orisabs, or Cordova ( suppose), toenter into anarrangment with them. We wish them success.” lilas attacked us at J grotvok the custom house authorities of Tlacotal- joard. The -4rco Iris of the 7th inst, as we see by the Free American, bas the following curious arti THE TREATY OF PEACK SIGNED In a letter received by us yesterday from our corres- dent at Jalapa, he informe us that an individual Rotding a bigh position in the American ek id whose assertions deserve entire credit, said publicly, and witbout the least reserve, that from letters received Jalspa from Puebla, on the ist inst., it was positively known that a treaty of peace had been signed in Mexioo. On being told that it was strange that this should be the case, as Mr. Trist had not the power to treaty, he answered that Gen. Scott hisown bility to sign the treaty, ip consequence of which the treaty had been | approbation of the Mexican Government ‘The Free .tmerican, putting no faith in the rumor, goes on to reason on the subject as follows:—“It is strange, indeed, ifthis be true. Gen. Scott, if he is df- rected by his government not to sign any treaty, would certainly not sign one. He fs too well known for his obedience to supertor orders to put himeeif in a eo that his countrymen might not appreve; he has too auch at heart the friendly feelings of those whom he nerven. message of the President as- aures us that Mr. powers bad been revoked, and that he was reoalled. It in true that Mr. Trist has not yet left the olty ico; but this he may do to await further orders from his government relative to the pro- positions of peace lately made by the slonera.to which he could certainly not have received any answer from Washington before the first of the pro- sent month. The Mexicans could not have been in such a hurry to make the peace, as they havo always refused the proporitions made by our envoy, and we are certain that Gen, Scott is not so anxious for itasto grasp at the first shadow of sn opportunity. We wish to receive the news of pence from a better 8 to it.” FROM THE RIO GRANDE. The schooner H. 8, Seranton, Capt. Taber, arrived Zosterday from the Brzor, having sailed thence on the Ith inst. By her we have the Americon Flag, from Matamores, to the 9th. Major M. 8. Pitoher, of the 11th infantry. oxme passenger on the Scranton There had been no Inte arrival from Monter In virtue of the desire, strongly and unanimously ox: press by agreat number of Mexican citizen, as well under | Whom u mount | nomine i that convention will 08, before we give credit | pied after, and aped b: this State, are the true delegates ; that declara- led, and that cf the Mexieans to be | tion, whatever it may be, will not be made until after a stormy and exasperating strife in the con- vention ; hence, the proceedings of that assem- blage, when it shall meet, will be regarded with the utmost anxiety and solicitude by the American people. It should, however, be observed that the ultimate result of the deliberations of the convention will ne. the collisions between the democracy ot New York ; the candidate of the democratic national con- PFEntiby,, will mest, be. a= *re is no tincture of abolitionism ; , be aman who ig oppoge’A to the Ned io ele. and who isin favor of some indemnity for the expenses of the war. The State conventions for the appoint- mens the New York democratic delegates to the neiional nominating convention, will both be held in a few days; that of the Cass, or anti-abolition section, will be held here day af- ter to-morrow; and that of the Van Buren, or Wilmot proviso section, will be held at Utica on American says the steamer Southerner bas | the 16ih proximo. A most extraordinary and unusual interest is felt in the proceedings of ing ® quantity of powder concealed on | these conventions; the Syracuse and Herkimer conventions were of little importance in com- arison to these Presidential conventions. The riends of Mr. Cass have evinced great shrewd- ness in calling their convention at an earlier day than that selected for the holding of the Wilmot roviso convention. Their proceedings will, at least, have the appearance of priority. R The general manufacturing bill was debated in committee of the whole in the House to-day. As I have previously announced to you, the ‘such | Whigs came into the House with a determination ad taken it upon | to. crush all the amendments to the bill which might come from the democratic side of the sent to Queretaro for the | House ; in obedience to the instructions of their caucus, they had resolved to trample upon the personal liability clause. _ a Mr. Walsh, however, sgain offered his amend- ment, making the trustees of corporations guilty of a felony, where they declared a dividend when the company was insolvent, or when its insolvency is caused by sucha dividend. The ‘amendment of Mr. Walsh was rejected. : The committee rose while the section making stockholders personally liable for debts due from them to their operatives, was pending. _ The public officers are indulging very freely in the little convivialities of the fashionable sea- son; almost every evening we hear of balls and splendid parties, at which these new officers are present. There has lately been organized here a social circle, upon the same petty system which controls the society of the “upper ten” in New York; the metropolitan aristocracy are co- the aristocracy of the ca- pital. By and by, I shall take occasion to hold up to the light the shreds and patches of which this new organization is composed, in order that you may understand it perfectly. Gatvaston, Jan. 9, 1818. Financial Aspect of Texras—Division of that State— Payment of its Debt, $c. Let me call the attention of yourself and read- ers to the financial aspect of Texas. I shall not as residents of all nations, we aunounce that « meeting | be able, ina single letter, to exhaust the subject, of the friends of education will take place on Sunday, the Oth inst at 4 o'clock P.M, at the Cathedral are invited, and ell must attend. Who will be absent from a meeting where can be laid the corner stone for the eduestion of the milfona? Who will not lend his aid in rach an effort to diffase knowledge and tolence— fn effort to el natio et us give an impetus to this canse th: ot be arrested. Our government of- fioars would be highly grattt the civil nuthoriies and the citizens generally, take their appropriate places, the lead ia this great work.— They pledge themselves to sustain the rffort to the ut- most of thelr abilities Col. Davenport left Matamoros on the Sth inst. on a tour of inspection to the mouth of the river and Brasos Bantingo Mejor David H Vinton, quartermaster, and Capt C W. Davis, assistant quartermaster, arcived at Matemo- rot on the 8th insiant, on the steamer Whiteville from the mouth of the river—the former on his way to Gon Wool’s headquarters, as chief quartermaster on this lino, und the latter to take post at Cerralvo, The following article we extract from the Fieg of the Pth inst. We mentioned in our paper of the 3d Inst. that alot of nilver valuod at ninety thousand dollars arrived here on the Int inst, ‘The duties on thia (seven per cent) will amount to about seven thousand dollars. It was con- signed to Mr. J. P, Sehatzell, ex-United States Consul Ap money appears ncmewhat difoult to raise here on short notice, our commandant allowed him to take the sil- ver on his giving his written promise for the amount o! the ‘on demand. Yesterday (the 7th) the were formally demanded, but ware Our active and efficient collector, Capt. W. W. Chapman, was compelled by tariff regulations dated Maroh 3, 1847, to place a sentinel over the silver. Mr. Sohatuell most unaccountably rofused to pay the duties. refuned to deposits namber of tars of the sliver equal to the ralua of duties—would not tell where the silver Ens nor give the key to apy of hie rooms | This is the more atrange after the indulgence shown bim by our worthy commandant, Col Davenport. Capt. Chapman, hed no other coures left but to force a door, which he promptly did, found the silver, and placed a strong Ruard over It, We understand that the rentinel will re- main until the duties are paid, We also understand that the captain poste every relief of sentinel himself and oonnts the bara (85) each visit, Different conduct orexample might be expected from Mr Schatsell, who has been for several years the representative of our gov. at oP ag were it not (to use the mil: his wayward itlom, 80 noto- and shall, therefore, continue, if satisfactory to you, to pursue it in future. Now that the delin- quent States of the North are about to find suc- cess crowning their efforts to redeem their cre- dit, and discharge the interest upon their in- ‘would feel proud, to see | debtedness; and even Mississippi, which has always denied any legal or moral obligation on her behalf, to pay what are denominated her bonds, is about to make some arrangement to regain a fair name among the creditors of the earth; it is nat inappropriate to enquire what Texas is about to do in respect to her liabilities By reference to the message of our Governor, who has just been installed, you will perceive that the first subject which he commends to the attention of the Legislature, is the public debt. He endeavors to impress upon that body the ne- cessity of adopting measures to put the public debt in a course of liquidation. Instead of repudiating the debt, he repudiates repudiation—only to a degree, however, we must admit. He recom. mends that commissioners be appointed to as- certain the exact amount of the debt, and states his opinion that the same will not be found to exceed five millions of dollars, Ile only pro- poses, however, to pay upon the liabilities of the government, the market price of the same at the date when they were severally issued, and inte- rest thereupon uatil paid. He submits to the Legislature the propriety of disposing of the public lands for the purpose of paying off this debt as soon as ascertained; and says that the United States, if willing to pur- chase, is the proper one to receive an offer of sale—the proper purchaser. Colonel Van Zandt, whose name 1s associated with the diplomatic affairs of the Republic of Texae, and who was 1 candidate for Governor last fall, until a short time before the election, when he died, advocated, irom one end of the State to the other, the three following roposi- Hons It A premised, also, ~ ete 2 fandt met with success wherever he wen was considered generally oe the one most Likely to be elected, when his guirer was arrested by death. Ist, That the liabilities of the Republic hould be redeemed atthe price at which th ey are issued, and interest thereupon; 2d, That the peblic lands should be. sold to the United States for the purpose of raising the means for such payment; 3d, That the State should be divided, ag an inducement to the United States to make the purchase. 4 Now, J am aware that there be wise ones who a at the latter proposition as somewhat fan- ciful and one-sided. But 1 cenfess that I am really unable to perceive in it any thing at all ridiculous. That the vacant lands of Texas are about the same us other lands inthe same longi- tude or latitude, I belic ve is admitted. That the United States should have the control of the same, both for the purpose of extinguishing the Indian title according to her system of Indian relations, and also for the purpose of extending over that territory the system which she has adopted in respect of her public lands, cannot be questioned. 4 uM “What is there, then,so particularly funny in a proposal from Texas to the United States, to sell her for a fair equivalent the territory in question. To some it would seem worthy of the states- man’s consideration, whether such an opportu- nity of imposing upon Texas an obligation to divide her territory into several States, should NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY MORNING, be neglected. It may here be remarked, also, that it appears from the message of Governor Henderson, who has just retired, that the United States h.ve acknenmledged: the Lmeerriry and sovereiga interest of Texas,in and’over the ecene of General Kearny’s conquests in Santa Fe. It may, therefore, be fixed as inevitable, that Texas will make provision for the liquidation of what she censiders her just debt. ‘That the payment so made will be no inconsiderable por- tion of the face of her bonds and notes, when interest for eight or ten years shall be posted upon and anded to, the amount she received; that she 1s entirely able by means of her terri- tory to pay whatever sum she concludes upon, and that too, whether the {United States buy or not. I may also state in conclusion of this letter, that a resolution has passed the legislature which 18 now in session, that no bills shall be taken up for the purpose of making provision to settle and arrange any individual claims against the late republic ; but that the legislature will take up the subject of the whole debt, and make one pro- vision for all at the same time. Barrimorg, Jan. 25, 1848. The Attack on Col. Miles’ T'rain—Departure of Lroops for Mexico—Launch of a Steamer— Steamship Building--Extensive Daguerreotyp- ing—Mortality—Mercantile Failures—Amuse- mente, §e. The news by the poney express yesterday, of the loss by Colonel Miles, of 300 pack mules, and $100,000 of government property, has creat- ed much conversation and speculation in this city. Colonel Miles is a Baltimorean, his wife and family residing here, and his brilliant ser- vices during the war! have been regarded by our citizens with a species of local pride and grati- fication that the intelligence just received is cal- culated greatly to dampen. The bark Margaret Hugg sailed from Balti- more on Saturday morning, on her fifth trip to Vera Cruz, with 108 voltiguers, detached recruits for regiments in Mexico; 129 voltiguers for the 11th infantry, and 30 volunteers for the 2d Penn- plans regiment. Captain Campbell commands the detachment; Lieut. Keener, acting commis- sary; M. H. Cooper, acting quarter master; and Dr. Hammond, surgeon. : A pretty little steamboat, called the Juniatta, built for the Susquehanna Steam Towboat Com- pany, was launched on Saturday afternoon, from the yard of Messrs. John S. Brown Co., on the south side of the Basin, She is a neat lock- ing craft, and glided beautifully into the water. The first steamship ever built in Baltimore is rapidly progressing, and will be ready to launch in the course of a month. Her hull has been by o' ptaane av ofa most ful model, fully suetaining the reputation of her builder, Mr. Duncan, in this respect. Her ma- chinery is being constructed by the Messrs. lers, and is rapidly progressing. A gentleman connected with the naval school at Annapolis, has just contracted with the pro- prietors of the Plumbe gallery in this city for ten thousand daguerotypes. There are one fhunived professors aud students now connected with the schoel, and its intention is to furnish to each of the scholars and professors a likeness of himself and his associstes, making one hundred like- nesses for each of the hundred students and pro- feasors. The likenesses are all to be taken sepa- rately, and the whole of each set placed in one frame. 3 Our city is overrun with amusements at pre- sent, and all seem to be prospering. Dumbleton’s band of Ethiopian Serenaders, atter making the tour of Europe, have come home to quarrel and separate. Germon and Harrington are giving concerts in conjunction with the Virginia Sere- naders, and the, remainder of the troupe, Stan- wood, Pell, White, and Howard, have taken in two new performers, Messrs. Briggs and Wells, and are drawing fine houses. The number of deatas in Baltimore during the past week, was 73, of which number 36 were males, and 37 were females. A goodly propor- tion of these were from scarlet fever, which is very prevalent. _ Lobserve in this morning’s papers, among the list of applicants for the benefit ot the insolvent laws, two who claim the title of merchants, viz: Geo. T. Henkins, and John 8. Lafitte. _ . Large meetings were held yesterday in all of the wards of the city for the purpose of raising funds to relieve the poor. Collyer’s models continue to attract overflow- ing houses, though they are shunned by the la- dies. He remains two nights longer, and then opens in Washington. Burton-and his ‘‘Naiad Queen” are also attracting crowded houses. National Reform Meeting. A meeting of this body took place last evening, at eight o’clock, on the corner of Henry and Oliver streets—Mr. Sanburn in the chair. Mr. RvexMax offered some remarks in support of the the general principles connected with thi a reform measuret of the party. He abjured the name of party? but was in favor of the measure of land reform. in the course of his remarks, he took occasion to draw soms analogy between man and the fish tribe, and contended that man was progressive in his nature, and was entitled to a right in the land. He con- tended that law and education could not he divided orseparated The child should be taught according to law an jacation in its general sense In the hunter state, man stood in a different position from wi in a state of entightenment. He contended that in the United Statesman bad not progressed.and had had not nc- quired a true interest in the soil. The constitution of the country was the foothold upon which they had to stand The government of this country always took care of it- self, and cared little for the common interests. There was an abun d, and yet the people were de- prived of its enj ‘They asked, then, for the free it of labor. ational reform party, he concluded. Mr, Evans followed, and held that the lan free for the use of man. The national refor: ed to have the unoccupied lands free for actu —and that the homestead should be free, and protected from civil process in case of debt. Mr. Dovatass could not conceive the object of throw: ing open the public lands to every stranger that comos be He was sixty years in America, and could not se" the national reform could work itaelf, Any mar nd equat himself down, and eell bis right in He did not come forward to oppose the meet- farm—each and every ‘and eucceeded in carrying out their prin- he for one would take his facm in Wall street ent. fter advocating the weneral policy of ir. Bann hereupon roee and explained the objects of the society, which were, that man once having possessed himself of the soil, should enjoy an. i + thereto. The politicia a the Int they did the devil, and the ballot box was the only of crushing them. Tie * old hunkers,” in New Jersey, were opposed to the movement at one time, but they are now in favor of it. After ® petition in favor of the land reform i measures, the i Hannianuro.—The Whig County Convention, which assembled at Harris: burg on Monday, passed resolutions favorable to Gen. Scott, as a candidate for the next Presidency. RK Meetinc at Witaixorox, Deu—A very lor meeting was held at Wilmington, Del, on evening, 22d inst, Resolutions were pasted ‘aylor as the people's candi- $ 3 & & meral ‘Tay! P da also calling meetings throughout the State of Deleware, Anornen Demonstaation 1x Favor or Gax. Tavions ‘The friends of Gen. Taylor in Wood county, Va., met at the Court House, on the 17th of Jan, and passed resolu- tons declaring General Taylor alike competent to lead Seal tat come ous Whee ‘an eye singie to the kre ad whole country, and of bis geehcors. Toay cheeks, mild counter Tp Legere on Astronomy. Professor Nicnot, of Glasgow, Scotland, the well known and highly distinguished writer and lecturer on astronomy, delivered the first of a course of lectures in the lecture room of the Mercantile Library Association, last evening. The room was not so well filled as we antici- pated, from the well-merited popularity of the lecturer. We have heard the professor deliver a similar course, before an immense audience, composed of the most eminent among the lite- rati of the capital of Scotland, who were delight- ed with the masterly manner in which he han- dled the subject. Professor N. is well known as one of the most diligent, intelligent, and suc- cessful investigators of the movements of the heavenly bodies; and we have no doubt all who have an anxiety to know more ot. the great first cause in the works of creation, will avail them- selves of the opportunity to hear Dr. Nichol’s lectures. Profesesox Nicnox srosa amid great applause, and Ladies and Gentlemen. From the kind ae gre 1) have elready received, | have leerned enough of Ame- rica to drop the title of stranger. ‘The intercourse ex- isting between America Great Britainis becoming greater aud greater, both morally and otherwise. I think, however, apart though wo muy as yet be, neither of us are inclined to forget what we owe to our common origin, and from our illustrious men. I would wish in these lectures to draw your minds from this world, into the eternity. It is my wish to pass over the solar system, which, in relation to other worlds, is a mera unity. When we look into the vast expanse bayond our world, the mind is amazed at the multitude of world: It is not unnatural when viewing the depths of these stars and the impassa- ble gulphs which separate them from o1r earth. the mind is staggered and can scarcely permit itself to believe the traths which iovestigation have revealed. ‘To clear up and set the mind at rest on this point, | shall in the first place explain the principles by which these resulis are produced, and would, therefore, previous to entering on the lecture, ceil yeur attention to that telercopic power which has enabled us to the bounds of space, and penetrate farther into space than can be reached with the waked eye. All depends on principles. We find the object requires to be made plainer; the Wight which it sends forth contains greater amount of density. We know that, however distant a light may be, it sends forth light to every part; but unless it sends forth: sufiicient to irritate the nerve of the eye it can- not be sven. Here the gentleman showed on a board that the rays so diverged that at a certain distance from the light, it could not be seen with the naked eye. The question comes, what are we to do to make the star brighter than it is?’ We would require to make the light proceeding from the star more dense than it falls on the naked eye. We would require to cause it to send forth a more brilliant light than in the natural way.— (ask, how cen this be done? ‘here is a principle in optics that comes to our aid. Suppose we place a lens in such a position that it prevents the light from diverging, and centres it in one point. The audience will see, that if this can be done so as to cast the focus on the eye, that the object will be visible. The Professor here fully explained the principles on which tele- fcopes are constructed, und said, when you know these things, you are not surprised to hear thet the power of an eightcen inch telescope is about ninety-five times greater than the naked eye, and that the telescope of Lord Rosse has a power five hundred times greater than the naked eye. It is rather difficult to determine the exact amount of the powir of these telescopes. It is raid that light from some of the sta: seen through Lord Roese’s telescope, would requit about 60,000 years to come to our globe. The great a vantage of Lord Rosse’s and other telescopes ere that they not only bring the object mear to the eye, but it makes them the same in every respect—figures, shape, form, and specula. ‘hey would be of no use unless tbey made the stars appear exactly the same as they are. Lord Rosee’s telescope has accomplished this in an em! nent degree. 1 have soon stars revolves, though to the naked eye, they appeared like a handful of dust. By it the pleiades were resolyed. With such powers in our possession, wo can proceed with corfidence and examine the-amysteriesof thesideral heavens. ‘The professor then made several remarks as to the extent and arrangement of the stars, and then proceeded to speak of the milk: way; the infloite number ofstars of which it is composed, and mentioned several mistakes of Sir W. Herschell in regard to them. He ther spoke of the limits of ourgreat system. But it was not only our own system we had to study, but the great numbers which we observe in the heavens above us. Professor Nichol then spoke of the immense clusters of stars, (aud which were all systems.) observable in the heavens, clustered together in seeming confusion, This only appears to be the case, and is bet- ter explained by taking cluster; for example, here is one immense cluster lying far beyond the dominion ofour if we place ourselves with & talepoone Ia that at our own, aud the planets surround her, it would appear like an immense range of stars, and theearth placed in the centre, similar to what systems appear to us from our globe. He then spoke of the nebula, their character, form, the shape in which they were found, and the d which they have inthe heavens. In the first place, they are supposed generally, it not always, to be approaching to circular, or rather spherical forms. This is not altogether true. Many which look thus, at first, when more minutely examined, not so. He then referred to the crab ne- bulaas an example. We find many of these have a cir- cular appearance, though they are not so. They are ex- tremely diffused, with great flames streaming around them. There isa very remarkable circumstance in conntc- tion with these nebula. We find them not only in circles, but we sce @ great many rushing towards a great circle, seemingly by the [Apeed of gravitation. Many think they are prepariog to become separate systems Look at- tentively to the milky way, and you will find thot from sums. Herschel said the milky way was in the process of breaking up into separate system, and that in the course of ages this part would disperse.— Profeesor Nichol then speke ot the great variety and diversity in the heavenly bodies ; and that, although a change was continually going forward, yet no human be- ing could tell us of these changes, os the time taken was far too long for mankind. Prot ir Nichol concluded with some reflections on the subject, and its importance, The Protection Company Solree. nual ball of the above company came offon Mon- day ening. in Temmany Hall, and was one of the gayest and moat brilliant of ths season. ‘The hall was splendidly lighted up, and in the eentre, ed the company’s engine,“ The Honey Bee,” clean as 8 new pin, sparkling with brightness, and with a wreath of roses neatly entwined around the hose. Everything seemed to combine to render it a happy meeting— f sence of the muses, with their charming sounds semblage of ladies as beautiful and handsome by nature, and as testefully decorated by art, a3 is to be found—and a company of well-formed, gallant young men, as can be met with anywhere. The spirit of the company never flagged. No sooner one dance ended, than another was begun. All appeared drawn together, determined to spend a happy evening It was really delightful to observe the spirit of broth: love which pervaded the meeting ; no exclusion, no seli- ishaess; the kind words, “want a partner for next dance,” echoed again and again through the room ; if we may be aliowed the expression,“ it wus like a little heaven below.” No sooner did the musi: commence, thin the ladies were escorted from the dressing to the centre of tha ball room. An observer could not fail to notice there was no ignorance cf the language of lovers —ths eyes. Flere you would ee one gentleman si some Aoft words to his fair neighbor ; but, from th ic frees. you would conclude at once more was meant than met lier ear. There you would seo the silent couple moving majesticaily tlirough {ha room ; but their eyes spoke volumes. At another, you would ree a emart young gentleman, provided ‘with am extra partner, laugh ng and joking to both; all proving the in- troduction admirably adapted, and for “ whiaperi lovers made” To return to tha fair divinitie were generally neatly, often Ene | attired, and, with rylph-like forms, moved gracefully (through the dances, to the admiration of We observed par- ticularly Mics P., of Henr: ot, with handsome figure, besutiful Grecian’ features, high forehead, arched eyebrows, sharp eyes and open smiling coun- tenance, bewitching ail who approached her, dressed in white Swisa muslin, with two rosettes in front and one on either sleeve ofher dress; ahandsome ew broidered onpe, flowing in beautiful neglige over her gracetal shoul- ders; a handsome broach sparkled from her bosom— hair neatly braided and ado: with two rosettes—de- cidedly, in our opinion, the most beautiful Indy in the room. Sitting by her side, was her sister-in-law, Mrs P° of H, street, whom, had we not ! een informed, we should not thought in the “holy bonds.” With’ regularly formed features, intelligent and kind looking counte- nance, dressed ina handsome black striped satinette — hair neatly shaded and ornamented with several wreaths of flowers. Misa S. of Fulton atreet, a pretty lookin young lady, with regular features, handsome arche: ming manners, attracted covsiderable attention. She was plainly but neatly attired in « black satin dress, the bosom and sleeves trimmed with rich lace; hair neatly sbaded and adorned with two white roses. We observed Mra. M. of Hudson street, and her three sisters. It was very besutiful to see them forming, ocoasionally, asquare in the dance, by thermselves, and moving gtacrtull through it, their looks epeaking sisterly kindness to ac! other. Mra. M. has a very pleasant manner, beautiful auburn hair, and two bright blue eyes. Her dress was of very fine book muslin, handsomely embroidered with crimson braid round the flounces, her hair in curls, a wreath of flowers decking ber hend, and on one side an arrow from cupid’s quiver. Her youngest sister was neatly dressed, her hair shaded, and bids fatr to rival, if not exceed, her sisters in grace and boauty — Mrs. W., of Brooklyn, looked remarkably well. She was dreesedina handsomely embroidered Swiss muslin dress; her hair beautifully braided. and encircled with » wreath of flowers, surmounted by a neat rosette and ribbons attached. Miss D , of Brosdway, a young Indy of fourteen, created a considerable sensation, not so | much for her great beauty, as for her intelligent appear. | anoe,and the kind #aayity of her manners. She was dressed in mull muslin, her hair gracefully lowing over her head, and resting on ber shoulders, white as the | driven enow. A garland of roses encircled her head, and her gracefut form skipped over the ttoor an if by en: | chantment. Miss B , of Perry atreot, in a aweet looking irl, with @ beautifully formed forehead, and move forough the hall with @ majestic appearance. She was it we cannot inf'r there were a succession of great | when we entered, was plac: | ‘veral rosettes. Mira A., of Bleecker street, a very hand. fome young lady, ‘iy dressed in a claret colored vel- vet, with avery handsome head drees,was much ad. mired. We might mention many others equally hand- some and well dressed, but, in truth, the ladies general- ly deserve praiso—their appearance reflected great credit on themselves and the company they graced.— = party separated in great spirits, not fur from sun- ise Light Guards, A compliment ball, given to this o Monday night, at the Coliseum. pacious hall was lighted, and about eighty their appearance on the floor, ready for a dance. The ladies looked well, were handsomely dressed, and seemed to enjoy the pleasure very much. The bu- gie sounded, and the dance commenced. Mrs. C., of Bleecker street, the most conspicuous lady in the room. Sne was ati ina handsome book muslin dress, flounced,with blue —— her oar- riage was easy and graceful, and she seemed to be the favorite danseuse of the room. Miss W., of Wooster street, is quit: She is rather below the erdinary size, with large black eyes, and her raven tresses, which hung gracefully over | her shoulders, showed her skill in dressing the hair. She was dressed in a handsome fancy silk, with a silvered sash; ber head drees was composed of a beautiful wreath | ag bop and white roses. t one o'clock, the supper was ready and the dancing was suepended, the whole party retiring to the supper | room, where was a table well spread with choice i fruits, ke , to all of which ample justice was done. ‘rhe dancing was then resumed, and coatinued until half-past four o’clock, when the party separated, all high- ly pleased with the entertainment. City Intelligence Tur Wearnen —The weather yesterday was quite pleasant, though the morning, for a while, was cloudy and damp. Later in the afternoon, the clouds again ap- peared, but such threatenings are of no frequent oc- currence of late, it is impossible to conjecture the result. fire was discovered on Monday afternoon | able of Mr. Carpenter, rear of No. 30 Perr; ich was entirely consumed, and upon which | there was no Insurance. | AxotHER—A fire broke out also, en Monday afternoon, in the chemical factory of Messrs. Truslow | , came pretty little girl. | ing of a retort. Mr. Jackson had bis face considerably burned, besides which there was no material damage P Law Intelligence. Ustrep Stares Distaror Count —ia Admiralty—Be- fore Judge Botta —Gustavus Lacwing et at vs Tae hark Columbus —Aotion for damages to a cousigament of corks. The main auit was decited fa favor of the libel- lantson the ———, and it has been ever alnee in litiga- tion on various references and excap'ions to the report ofthe Commissioner. Held that auction price of the goods,,under the proofs, was a proper means of s@- | oertaining the damages in this oase; that the freight ‘The Complimentary Ball of the Carilsle | was incinded in their round velar, nnd the olaimante were entitled to credit for it, and that its payment by the Wbellonts of the vorse! could not be credited them inthis | About ten | guit, Cyrus Bo Manchester ve. Geo, Milne,—-8 of a cargo of coals from Liverpool. Defence. « defisten- cy of weight on delivery of the cargo. The bill of lading for 200 tons, was signed by tha master of the ship— weight unknown. On delivery in New York, by chaldron, the cargo fell short 14%( tons. Held that toe owner of the ship was not liable, on the proofs, x9 , for a short de- ivea as the weight of evidence was, that the method of delivery, together with wastage, drying, ke, usually showed a difference between the bill of lading and deli- very, equal to from 5 tov percent. Held also that the libellants could maintein the action in their own names, as assignees of the original ship owners, and were enti- tled to freight on the quantity delivered. Alfred Peahody ve. The Schooner Lucinds Rogers, claimant—Excepiions to auswer,in not being fulleto. Held that the libel, not having dewanded an answer or pro- pounded interrogatories, «xoeptiona would not lie to an wer, which put in issue the merits of the libeliant's , because not giving apy specitie reply to ail the al- logations of the libel. Naugatuck Transportation Company vs. the Steomboat Rhode Island — Exceptions by both parties to Commis- rioner’s report. Held, that in casa of injury by #rong- ful collision, the coliuding vessel is liable to pay for da- mage to the injured vessel while undergoing repairs; that the probable profits on her usual employment do not af- ford an allowable mode of computing this loss by demur- rage; that the vessel having been {n actua’ service at the time, her owner would be reasonably entitled to interest on her value during the time the capitel was unemploy ed by her detention. It was aso held, the libellants were entitled to be reimbursed for actual payments made ip order to replace their vessel as she was when injured, including the pay and support of her men, sud compen: sation to the master employed to superintend her re pairs, >, Also held, that the report of the Commls ‘and Jackson, No, 207 Front street, caused by the burst- | ner, upon particulars of chargo or discharg», in an ac- count, will be contirmed, unless there be clear proof show- ing its inaccuracy done. Artemer at Surcipe.—A man, named Jawes Ken- | nevan, keeper of a porter-house on 3d avenue, attempted | to commit suicide on Monday night, by hanging himeelf. He was discovered before it,was too late,and cut d@wn in time to save bis life. He is eaid to be laboring under mental aberration. Our Henors,—Lieutenant W. A. Newman, of the 0th Regiment, who Jost an arm in ttle of Churubusco, | arrived in this city last evoning, and has put up at the | Clinton Hotel. . Wnaesuixe Marci —Ina long room, over the South Brooklyn Market, near the ferry, at least five hundred persons assembled to witness a wrestling match, an nounced to take place yesterday afternoon, for one | hundred dollsrs aside, between two celebrated profer- sors of the science, known to the sporting world as Levi Martin and Martin Titus. The excitement occasioned by the event was so great, that multitudes of persons congregated in the vicinity of the hall, who were unable pauoity of their wallets or the previously crowded tate of the room. The conditions of the encounter were, if neither man threw his opponent within one hour, the | stakes should be mutually withdrawn. Martin, who is | much the largest and most athletic man, was the favo- Coraelius V. Schoonmaker vs. William Shofweit - Meld that defendant, as owner of a vessel from New Jersey, was liable In this action, for stores and supplies fureiahed him in New York at the request of her master, and interest on the balance. Held that no costs be al- lowed for depositions taken before State magistrates, and read by consent, they being taken in an obacure and careless manner, and scarcely legible. Washington Parker vs. Theodore Barret? et al —Heid that no satisfactory evidence was given by libellaat that he was hired asa mariner on board the defendants’ ve sel, or,ifahiring might be implied, there was no evi- dance of a termination of it,or that’ he was discharged by consent of the defondants. Ordered that Ibel bo | dismirsed. Sheppard vs, Pierce.—Held that if the libellant showed himself entitled to $230 wages for his services fon board the defendant’s vessel, the preponderance of evidence in that the whole,has been paid and satisfied, the evidence an to full payment being closing | . John Van P. vs. The Steamboat Governor.—Aotion to obtain admittance thereto,either in consequence of}the | for collision between the steamboats Worcester and Governor at Sands Point, on the effort of the Intter to ass the former. Held that the Worcester, as the lead- ing vessel, was entitled to hold her course andtrack, and was not obliged to give way in order to leave a free pas- sage tothe other; that the preponderance of evidence ia rite, at long odds—and considerable sums of money were risked on the resul one of the Albany c violinist from the S al boats, and his antagonist is a of Vermont. Neither of them had ever been thrown, and the celebrity of each caused them, respectively, to bave numerous backers an porters. ‘The issue proves that both are of superior metal andeki)l, as the hour expired without either being able to bring his adversary to the ground, although the struggle throughout the entire of the allotted period, was a masterly and desperate one, Excellent order was | preserved by police officers engaged for the occasion; and at the conclusion of the match, the vast concourre of people ceparated,without the lightest interrup‘ion of good feeling, by any one. Scrn was the scene of quite an amusing affair,on Monday atternoon, in consequence of two fashionably dressed ladies meeting there, under unfavorable and somewhat exciting olroumstances. rtioulars connected with the affair, as far ss we have been able to gather them,are | as follows :—A lady‘of great personal attractions, and moving in the circles of the“ upper ten,” about 15 months ago was united tos gentleman, well known as the proprietor ofa fashionable establishment and place of resort in Broadway, with whom it is believed that abe has since lived on the most aflectionate terms, until Me ; when lo ! while promensding through Broadway, she ‘eapied her cara sposa, passing along Broome street, arm in arm with a cele- brated belladonna. This was too muoh for theinjured lady, and, in an instant, she sprang forward te seize th seducer of ber faithless ner. The latter discover- ing the approach of his wife, disappeared as if by mrzic, leaving his lady love to brave the storm, and, most as- suredly, ed in'a very unples- p> | that she did not vary from her track and crowd upon He is the captain and owner of | the Governor, and that the approach to the latter and crossing her bows was effected by holding by her com- pees the course slie had taken at the time. Held it waa | the duty of the boat astern to take precaution in time, when it was found the two were approximating, and to slacken and rtop her speed or go in ancther direction, eo not to come within sixty feet of the other, Decros r expense of repairing Worcester and costs. | William Churchill vs. The Schooner Flash.-—Held that the vessel was bound, by competent contract, for trans portation and delivery of a cargo of brick--held that the sudden death cf her inester, and the closing of the navi- gation by loa, might excure @ delay in. the performance | of the contract, but did not dissoive it—held that the —The vicinity of Broadway and Broome street | yeasel is responsible for bricks laden on board and not delivered, and for injaries received by part of the cargo on deck, until delivered to the owner to transport them ; and alo the expenses of carryiog them there. serving them ; after that, they were at ths rial libellant. Ordered, referencs to a commissioner, to as- certain such damages, Robert Mutt and others va. The Bark Caithness, go.— Held that the master wan entitled to $5 per day,and each of the other Ibellants to $2 per day, for salvage services rendered tho vessel stranded on ths south al of L nd ; and also $20 for the use of the surf-boat. ‘To show that the co eo of the vessel had sanctioned nigh: those =. it belonged to tho claimant to prore he dissented from them, or that they were unreasonable. Ordered, reference to commissioner, unless the parties | agree upon the time the libellants were employed Hazzard et al. vs. Same and Joseph Mc Murray.—Ao- tion for services of the steamboat Duncan C. Peli, in re- lief of tha wreck. Held that —~ wore in charge of the vessel, and that ——- and ——~ were liable therefor —beld, , on meeting her rival beauty, 4 feelings of displeasure in I guage but little expected to fall from the lips of apparently so lovely, eo divine, Pedestrians paused, carrie ges were stopped to ascertain the cause of the ex- | citement. The injured wife, apparently unconscious ofthe presence of the vast concourse of persons which | ed, continued to give her rival “a piece of her mind,” until the police found it neces- sary to interfere, and request the parties to retire | pescerbly to their respective homes. ‘T'his advice | was disregarded, however, and the officers were obliged to conduct the two richly attired and fair belligerents to the 8th ward station house, whither they were followed by an immense crowd. Here they were placed in sepa- rate rooms; but while some of their friends were gone to procure carriages for them, the sggrieved party con- trived to get to the room of her (rival, when another | amusing toene occurred. The parties were again sepa- rated, and on the arrival of the carriages, they were Placed in charge of acquaintances and conveyed to their homes, not, however, before giving assurances of settling matters at a subsequent meeting. Whether pistole will be required on the ocoasion,or not, we are unable to say, but presume that some queer developements will be yet made in relation tothe affair. Ax Ovrnace —A gang of rufflans, headed by « noto- tious pugilistic character, revelling through the streets last night, wantonly assaulted an inoffensi nibus driver in State street. The poor fellow, to hia life, drove off with the utmost speed, but was soon overtaken by the gang, who entered the omnibus. wherein was one solitary passenger, whom they fell upon and best in the | most cruel manner. The party was drunk, and had been for the most part of the night disturbing every neighbor- hood they passed through, and insulting peaceable psr- sons that might chance to come in contact with ; Police Intelligence. Arrest of an old Pickpocket.—An old pocket, called John Baxter, “Tosh,” was arrested ey, morning with his hand in the pocket cf Wil- iam Hulsart, attempting to extract his pocket book, con- taining $32,’ It appears that Mr. Hulsart ard the steamboat John Hart, from Middletown return from the funeral of bis wife; when just as ‘he was leaving the boat he felt the hand of some person in his pocket. and on turning round caught the accused in the Officer Watton, of the Ist ward, conveyed him be- fore Justion Drinker, who locked him up for trial. Dishonest Servant —Officer Watson, of the Ist ward, arrested yesterday, 4 woman by the name of Mary Ford, @ servant in the employ of Mr, Delmonico, No, 25 Broad- way, on a charge of stealing ning silver forka—together with several other articles, valued in all, at ‘A por- tion of the stolen property was found in her poesession, and Justice Drinker locked her up for trial before Justice Oshorns at the Watch Reeurns rat case brought before the magistrate, was ther good looking specimens of the Emerald Isle, by the names of John and Aun Lucey, who were both charged with assaulting and beating policeman | Claham, of the 4th werd; and sure enough, poor Claham exhibited a terrible pair of black eyes, a swollen nose and a cut lip,all of which, he said, had been inflicted by the two prisoners. Thiscase, from the following account, shows the impetuosity of the Irish character, who in varisbly fight first and ask what the difficulty is about | afterwards; thus they easily get into trouble by thelr impetuous temper, which causes them much difficulty ia exteicating themsstves:— Macisraatk—Who makes the charge against John Lusey and Ann Lucey? Orricen—I do, your honor; just look at my face, Jud Meatrasts—¥ on, | see you have got your share; but how did the affray ocour ? Orricen—Well, judge, I'l tll you; | was called at about 10 o’clook Inst night, at No, 62 Cherry street, just to quell a bit of a muss between this young woman end Ann Lucey and another woman, who were figthing to- gether and calling out murder. 80 you see, your honor, to quell the riot, [ put Ann out of the room, after much trouble, when she swore she'd have my life, and just as I was coming out of the room, she struck me on the nose and mouth with a stone that she had In ber hand; | immediately seized her in order to get away the stone, when she dropped on the floor, and cried murder; at the same time kicking, fighting and biting; look here, judge, (showing hit hand wih a large cut) where she bit me, and just es | was getting away the stone from her grip, this man, her brother, struck me several blows on the eye and face before [ could defend myrelf. Maarstrate—Well, John, what do you sey to thia? Jonx—And in faith, your honor, I'll jist till the truth; did not know the man at all—and plase your honor to Jook in kind consideration on me. Well, your honor, | was up rtairs and | heard the soreach of murder below, and | ceed this man (pointing to the policeman) on to; of my sister, and she calling cut for help, and | atruc him once or twice; that own up to; fori thought he wan killing her; but on my honor, Judge, | did not know he was a policemen, or who the divil he war; ro | gave hima tap to break bis hold with my sister; but | did | not know he was » policeman . ntil after | struck him Macistnarn—Well, Jobm, we must teach you better, | not to beat officers again; you must be more careful and | not fight away at random without knowing who the p ties are you hit; you must eacertain who the parties a1 first, or you will be constantly getting yourself into dim. omlty. Clerk, take the officer's complaint against both; which was done, and Judge held them to bail in | notorious pick. | attired in # neat pink muslim dress, neatly tuoked at the thouldert.” A beoseh of Deauty, shone from Her boron; Her bale neatly deeded ane adsfued with vee 9200 to @ at court for trial, in default of Salen they wore both comuaitted to prisen. also, that detendant, by bis contract, was personally re- sponsible for ths services of the boat, at $10 per hour. Ordered, decree against vessel in rem, and against the defendant, in personam, for $150 and costs. Thomas Davis va John Lesslte.—A suit, by British seamen, against master of British ship, wrecked and lost at soa, On her voyage, before freightearned Held that it is acase within the cognizance of this ;court, and that the United States Courte of Admiralty will exeroise their dircretion, and maintain jurisdiction in such cases— held that ‘the libellants failed to prove the ship was ur- seaworthy at the commencement of the voyage, and ao- cordingly cannot recover wages on that ground, nor for the loss of their wearing apparel, &o ; but held that, in | a case coming within the equity and spirit of the act of parliament, 7th and Sth Vict, ch. 112, see. 17, it is not an absolute condition to thelr receiving wages, that they produce the certificates of the master to their services— hsld that the libel is defective, in not alleging the facts bringiag the case within that’ statute, and, accordingly, no decree can be rendered on it for wages. Ordered, that libellants have leave to amend, on payment of costs in this suit. ak Same vs the Owner.—Held that there is no proof tl defendent was owner of the ship atthe time livellests shipped on board, or'at the time of her wreck. Libel di with conta, ‘am Drain and others ve. The Bark Cathness, fc. —Held that the crew of the bark havea lien on the Temnants anid proceeds aved from the wreek, for their wages. Held that the refusal of the crew to continue working on the wreck after salvers were employed by the master, unless on the same wages, did not forfelt their antecedent wages. Held that the agreement ef the mas- ter to allow them salvage compensation ia not obligatory; but as they continued to render their services faithfully, that they are entitied to thelp contract wages during ths whole time they remained with the ship. Held that the master ie not personally liable for wages by the mare- time law, where the vessel is wrecked and lost on the voyage, but under the'act of Parila 1 cha, sec. 17, he ean jeable therewith. Held that the libellants do no! case bringing their de- mand within the actof Parliament, but the proof ing such services ac are contemplated dered that they have leave t ceed, if a0 advised, for the recovery of wages the provisions ofthat statute. Order referred: to saver tain the amount of wages due. Alfred Anson and others ve. the steamboat Columbia. —Suit for damages occasioned by collision of Columbia with the bark “ H. Warring,” towed by the steamboat Sandusky. ‘The vessels were going in opposite direc- tions, and met in the night time near Catakil!, on tho North River—each made exortions to avoid the collision when it was found likely to happen. Held that the libel- lants had not produced « preponderance of proofs saow- ing themselves clear of fault and that the Columbia was to blems. Hield it to be the duty of both vessels in such ficiently to the rigt of each other to wage, and that the weight of evidence is that e ‘okurab) ja was brought as close to the flats on her right as it safe in the night to run her, and that the lidellants’ veesel was kept east of mid channel, and so raa to the east shore an to occasion ths collision. Or- dered, that libel be dismissed with oonts Jostph Gardener vs. Michest Isaaceon, and twe other causes —The defendant was arre! a these causes on watronts, and held in custody by the Marshal He of- fered no bail or stipulation to the Marehal. After the return day of the warrants, the defendant gave atipula - tions for his appearance under the rules of the Distriet t, and demanded his discharge therenpon. The declining to discharge him. pplication was to the Court to order hie discharge. Held that the rules adopted by the Supreme Court of the United States, whenever they opply, supersede and repeal the rules of inferior courte. Heid that the Supreme Court rules restore the practice of the English Admiralty in tbis ot, mod that a defendant under arrest cannot be arged without giving » stip y be rendered. olish imprisonment for debt does not apply to precess issued by Courts of Admiralty it Court—Nos. 8, 77, 78 Common PL lst part—Nos, 65, 19, G9, 71, 73, 79. $1, 87, 89, 05, 09, 101. 108, 105, 107, 109. 4d part 62, 17, 06,7 56) 80, 00, 94, 90, 99 Svrnese Count or rie Usiren Srares—Jam, 94.-~ No. 122. (. Cutter, appellant, vs. Wm. A, Rae~This cause was submitted to the court on the record an’ printed arguments by Mr. Fletcher for tho appellant, and Mr. Loring for the appellee. No. 14. M. Luther, plaintiff im error, vs. L. M. Borden et cl. The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. Hallett for the plain tiff in error: Miscellaneous. The deaths in Rochester tor the last year wore 147 A lovely little daughter of B. O Jackson, of Potteriile, on the 14h inst. received a fatl in the patior, while at play, which killed ker Spencer, in the Thomaston, Maine, State prison, for murder, stabbed a colored man mortally on Tuesd and three other persons dangerously, in the shoe shop Is not this a atroug practical argument in favor of capt- tal punishment !—-Hos'on Post A bill has passed the lower house in Mic! pa chenging the name of the new cepital to "Okeema,”’ the aboriginal name, We presume The Assembly of the Ohio Legislature have refused to make edultery punitbable as 8 erime, 80 to 98, pI t