The New York Herald Newspaper, June 14, 1848, Page 1

+ «he: EE oe apres ra ete Wh >is No. 5124, NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 14, 1848. ‘The Mulltary Court of Inquiry. Frepenrc, June 12, 1848, The conrt met to-day at 12 o’elo Presvat, ail the members of the v ourt. ‘The minutes were read sod confirmed. Genorut Piti.0ow—I beg to ask the court if it has sum- moned the Hon. Secretary of War, as I stated would i necessary if the prosecutor sent for the heads of are ? Covat—I don’t hear you distinctly, sir. General PitLow—I desire to know, sir. if the court icvected the attendance of the Secretary of War. Counr—I[t was done, sir. fu General PitLow—I skall require the chiefs of bureaus to produce tho letters of which they will speak, lonel Talcott enly is present ia court. General Scorr—Ploase call Colonel Talcott. General Pittow—Is is out of order for him (General Scott) to intreduce his witnesses until my witnesses in ebief are heard. Courr—Haye you your witnesses ready ? Genoral Pit.ow—Yes;\ have Captain Ker, and Dr. Jorden bi and I expect some others. General Scorr—The witness will onty take two mi- nutes. Goneral Piz..ow —Thero is a rule of law by which my witnesses aust be heard first. Until that is done, you have no right to introduce rebutting testimony. Col. Duxcan—(indignantly)—He said his last wit- bog would only take two minutes, and he took two ayn! en. Pir.ow. Yes. that’s true! Iam disposed to be tenacious of the rules established by law ; although | desire to offer every accommodation to the witness. When my witnesses are examined, he can bring his witnesses to rebut them. Gen. Scorr—It is not all rebutting testimony. The Court is aware that I am in expectation of the arrival of several witnesses. I am anxious, also, to have Major Trumbuil examined, respecting a certain letter. Gen. Pi.cow—l must insist upon the proper course being pursued. J do not want to be interrupted every now and again, by having witnesses introduced to give Just two minutes testimony! Gen. Scort—Oh! I submit to whatever the Court decides. Covrt—Cel, Talcott is in no particular hurry. (To Gen. Piilow}—Call your witness, sir. Surgeon L.W. Jonpax, U, S. A.. sworn for the defence. Q—Witnoss will state, if he is a surgeon of the army, if he was upon the battle-field of Churubusco? If #0, on what occasion, and in what part of the field did he see Gen, Pillow, and what he knows about a Mexican off- cer being shot by Gen. Pillow on that day ? A.—I am a surgeonin the hs I was on the battlo- field of Churubusco, with the ldth infantry. I recol- lect ef seving Gen. Pillow three different times, twice on the battle-leld, and once approaching the battle- fold, The first time I saw General Pillow ho was at the head of his column, crossing the ditehes on foot ‘Tho second time General Pillow was in the road—th+ regiment I was with passed through a corn- fivld on tho Ieft of the road. I loft Gen. Pillow to my right. ‘Thon I did not see Gen. Pillow until he passed meon the bridge head. I was ata halt at the time, on the bridge head, being much fatigued, where the regiment, or part ‘of it (the 14th) occupied the bridge head. The Mexicans were running from the chureh, uud during the time they were there the deserters cams out, pretty much as a body, from the church. Part of the men were firing upon them from tho bridye head. Col. Truesdale (I think) ordered them to cease firing. ‘Thoy had their flag—they were in a body. He sent the adjutant to his right to meet them and receive the flag. About that time. I saw some offl- cors and men (Mexicans), and there was some firing, and I raw some officer fall, and who shot him is un- koown to me. After my regiment and the column left, Trematned ou the bridge head. Gen. Pillow then pass- ed mo on the bridge head. Q.—How many Mexican officers did the witness whero were they—which way wore they going, and from what direction was the firing upon the officers ? A.—Frotn where I was situated,and the distance that I was from these men, I could not distinguish but two ‘There was two that I recollect distinctly of seeing; I think several were on horseback, but whether they were Mexican officers or not, | would not pretend to say. Many appeared to be going to the rear, or ridiag towards (he roud, They wereic a coratie!d; there was firing from she bridga head, and occasional’ promiscu- ous firing from the rear and along the road. Q.—Witness will state what he knows of any Ameri- @an officer or officers on the road in front of ‘he bridge head, suooting at these Mexican officers, and who that Aineriexn officer was that fired frem the road? A.—I di not recognize any American officer shoot- ing from the road; Gen. Pillow passed me on the bridge head shortly after the firing. with his pistol in bia hand Thi. is the onty evidence I have of any officer shooting from the road Q.—Did the witness see any ono shoot from the road at the ican officers, immediately before General Pillow paseed him. If a0, was that shooting by the per- son in the front of those persons coming up the road? A.—I could not say that! saw any person firing from the road at the Mexican officers at toat tine; thero waa occasionsl driug down ths r ad—random shots—or. it appeared to be in the cornfield, by the side of the Tued, near some buildings. Capt. Caocuan Ker, 2d Dragoons, sworn for the do- fene .— Witness will state if he was upon the mound overlooking the battle field of Contreras, on the 19th of August last, at the time General Scott arrived upon that field? AI was. Q.—Did witnoss hear a conversation between Gen. Seoit and General Pillow, immediately after General Scott's arrival, in regard to the orders and disposition Cf Ube forces then on the fleld? And, if so, state that eonversation. A—tI did hear a conversation between Generals Scott and Pillow, immediately after the arrival of Gen Scott upon the hill; Gen. Scott asked Gon. Pillow what was the plan of attack, or words to that effect. Gen. Pillow replied that Twiggs’s command was sent to sault the cuemy’s front, and that Riley's brigade was sent to manceuvre on the left and gain his rear. if pos- ‘ible. These might not have buen the very words, but that was tho idea conveyed. That he had sent Pierce to support Twiggs. Cadwalader to support Riley, and Col. Jorgan’s regiment to support Cadwalader. Gen Beott replied, * admirable! admirable!’ That is all tho conversation T heard. At that time Gen. Scott was standing, with his arm through Gen. Pillow’s, on the hill. Q.—State if at the time Gen. Scott arrived, Morgan’s reg'ment had or not actually com:enced the move- ross the Pedrogal? t had; to the best of my recollection, Mor- s ment had got past the cora field, in front of the position of Gen. Pillow, and was among the rocks. I don’t think the regiment could be seen at the time ; from the nature of the ground oaly occasional sights of the regiment could be caught. From the hill the regi- Ment could only be eccasionally seen. Where | stood T could see only the bayonets, Q.—Did witness hear Gen Scott inquire what bayo- |" neta those were, pointing to troops on the Pedregal or amongst the rocks? If so, what auswer was made to this inquiry. and by whom ? A.—I heard Gen, Scott inquire “ what bayone thove?”” 1 think thore were three or four voiees re- plied, Morgan’s regiment. Q —Did witne.s see Gen. Pillow point out to Gen. Scott the large reinforcement of the enemy coming up from the city,and advaneing at the time rapidly towards the village of Ensalda? can't say that I saw Gen. Pillow point them ‘There was a great deal of conversation on bout the reinforcements, Were those reinforcements seen and known to vaucing before General Scott reached the mound? A.-I think so. Yes, they had been seen before General Scott reached the moand. Q.— How happened witness to be upon the mound when this conversation occurred ? A.—Lhad been ordered in the morning, to report with a command of dragoons, about three com- panies, to General Pillow, 1 had been ordered to report with my own company at first, and then two others were ordered to report to me on the fluid. [ was ordered by General Pillow to remain until the other troops had advanced, and then take up ty position at the foot of the hill. As soon as the in- fantry had moved off, | took the position designated by General Pillow. Ho then ordered me to rend some one to find a road acrossthe Pedrogal. J did #0, and it was discovered that there was no practicable route across the Pedrigal for dragoons, I, at that time, dis- mounted my command and walked upon tho hill so as teare the battle. Court adjourned until to-morrow, Fine Arts. Govrit axp Vinent’s Exrosrtion of Worxs oF Ant.—Since onr first article on thidremarkable exhibi- tion, M, Sehaus, the agent of Messra Goupil and Vibert, has angmouted his collection, and added six new beau- tifml paintings to his gallery. Nos, 22 and 23, are two lovely ploturox by Landelle, tho #legunt French painter. which are called, * Joy To- Day,” and “ Sorrow To-Morrow.”” They represent two women ; the first laying upon rich draperies, and sur- rounded by flowers and jewels; the second, covered with rage, and Intting ber tears fall upon a bed of straw. Tho cxpression of those two faces, the atyle of painting. und the color. are very remarkable, and throw Great credit upon M. Landelle. No. 17 © A Nueulman Family at the Tomb of their Son; by Girardet. ‘This is, aixo, an exceliont paint- ing. which is a life reprerentation of the costumes, Ioeal aspect, and color of the Fayptian land. ‘The drawing In faultlers. Tho frame is no more than two feot large. and tho painting is a petit chef dauvre. M. Brochr rt, the pastel painter, has sent, also, two etheradmirable drawings of his own hand—the No. 2 of the catalogue. a delicions brunette with an agagant smile. and very likely blushing at a“ sweet kiss —the No. 10. © The Two Sisters,” two innocent girls of fair complexion and blue eyoa, which the sky would be envious of Besides those paintings, M. Schaus has also roaetyed A great collection of broune statues, vases, clocks, &¢., which are the roal specimens of all that French art can roduce, in ite finest style—and hix gallery. No 289 Broodway, is daily and nightly crowded with aumorous vieltors, Tue Finst Prayer 1x Conannss,—-We have recoiy- ed from M, Nile, a aplendid copy. of this magnificent engraving, by H. 8, Sadd, from the original picture of 1 ii Matientn, Tho subject by itself was beautiful; but the artiet has rendered the picture with a cation. ourate ability, which will throw Great oredit upon Great Meeting of the irish Republican Union, The bone and sinew of the true-hearted and spirited friends of Irelund, with a genuine “ Irish pike” in their midst, assembled last evening in the great hall of the Shakspeare Hotel, which was jammed to suffocation with the most enthusi- astic spirits who have as yet assembled, for the immediate relief of Ireland. Here were neither office-seekers nor popularity hunters; but the honest mechanics and laborers, and men fully deter- mined to go to Ireland, to ‘ conquer or to die.” The body seemed to be animated but with one voice, and the plan of operation seemed to be re- ceived with groat delight. It is, that “ squads of tens and twenties of well-drilled and scientific military men be sent off every ten days to Ireland, from all parts of | the United States, going without arms, to educate the | men of Ireland in the American principles of victory and independence.’ This course, it is contended, is not illegal, and moetings will be held this evoning, andcach successive night, until the objects are fully | carried out. Ricnarp Ryan, Esq, of Cincinnati, was unani- mously nominated President, aud Thomas Hayes ucted as Secretury. ‘Tho following resolutions were unanimously adop, ted : | Rosolved, That we have learned with aoete committed by the government stitution of «heir nal by abolishing the rial by jury, in the cago of John Mitebel, haying compelled him to submit to the before men als ly pledged to convict him. Resolved, That a conviction and punishment under such cir- camstances, calll for the intervention of all true men in Iroland; and the lovers of freedom all over the world. astonishment the barefaced of England upon the con- + Resolved, That this yan ard was entered into with no other parpom, than of aiding Ireland to establish her indopendence, by Couding her meu, arms and money, sod that we still continue our orgaaitation for that purpose oaly. That, in ‘onder the better to carry out this purpose, wo shall devote all funds, now or hereafter to come into our troa- sury, to the forwarding and sustaining whilst ia Ireland, deputa- tioas of emigraate who, being skilled in the use of arms, are wil- lng to join te peopl of I in offooting their deliverance. Hasolyod, That wo hereby dirsct our Rxocutive Commitien, to make the ‘necessary contracts for the passage of tho returning emigrants, and that they be fiewanled te such parts of Lreland, ay fn the opiaion of the Executive, will be meet araiiatle in'ths borty. The first deputation to be forwarded within ved, That the funds now and hereafter to be collocted shall bo specially held by one of the financial board, and paid by him personally to such contractors as may be coatracted with by ‘xecutive Committes. He shall give a receipt to the Secrota- ry for all moneys reoeived by him, and produce to the Hxooutive Committee vouchers for all moneys he may pay owt, cause of ten daya Reselved, That we call upon Dodies of the friends of Iro- land throughout the country, as can convenienty give a military ad to send them at odacation t> emigrants for Ireland, to dc Ouse to Truland. Resolved, ‘That we call upon tho friends of Ireland who cannot attend to the instruction of emigrants, to forward their friends to tho nearest city in which such instruction may be proceeding wit New members Executive Committee:—Michael Pha- lan, Francis Hill, Wm. McGarvey, Dr. Francis Ryan. ‘The meoting was addressed, eloquently, My Thomas Mooney, £sq., the Irish historian; by Dr. Ryan, and the Chairman. Mr. M. T. O'Connor, of the Irish Volunteer, being dine on called for, came forward, and was re- ceived with great cheering. He said he was not insen- sible to the kindnoss with which he was greeted, nor was without pain in remaining so long without answering them. He was a blunt man. and always said what he thought. (Cheers.) He came to the meeting to be s passive looker on—having heard that tho breath of aristooracy, lik« the simoon’s blast, had withered the young hopes that were springing up in our city in favor of his country. (Cheers, and cries of “no.”) He would say, that he was not in the spirit to address them. (*Go on, goon.”) He had gone on with the movement, for’ the purpose of causing the Irish people tu seek for the eheap, just, and only true form of government, “a republic.” (Great eheering.) And when all the Irishmen of the city had abandoned their organizations to join in the demand upon their -countrymen to strike for # republic, a body of lawyers and lawyers’ clerks rose up and put themselves forward to speak as for the people of this city, telling the Irish people to look for “ constitutional y Oh et only.”? Here Mr. O’Connor went into a detail of the wrongs of Ircland, that lashed the meeting into s perfect frenzy. Yer, the mother, the Irish mother! She upon whose kindness and love the pen of the panezyrist was silent. from want of language to do her justice, is re- duced, as Mr. Butt expressed it, to keep the body of her dvad infant to feed upon. This was constitutional liberty under English law—this was what a body of men in New York dared in your name to ask the peo- ple of Ireland to struggle to maintain. Did they who met at the ‘Tabernacle represent you? (Skouts of “ No, we did not give them @ dollar, nor never will.) Well. , peaker, if we who preach republicanism ry our sentimé ow it Row—come SORE Rieak mapas shen give $10 each give such sums as will prove to the world that you are determined never to give up until you put two thou- sand drilled men into Ireland, te lead them to death or victory. He then detailed the plan of action which the Republiean Union would resort to. It was to pay the passage of such young men as had learned the use of arms. to Ireland, there they would mingle among their friends and countrymen, preaching the blessings of republicanism. and assuring them of the aid and sympathy of America. When the blow was struck they would be at their post—and Ireland, in the hour of victory, would bless Americ: ho had received her sons, trained them te the use ef a freeman’s arms, and sent them back to battle tyranny and oppression on eas native soil. The collections then poured in freely. The presentation of a real “Irish pike.” with a stout hickory staff. decorated with the Irish tri-color of green, white and orange, produced such a terrific shout ‘AS never was. and nover can be given by any others than the sturdy Irish pikemen. A convention of delegates trom different parts of the United States had met through the day, and had adop- ted some very important measures for Ireland. with great unanimity. The spirit of the people could not be repressed, and they adjourned. filled’with a strong do- termination to keep up the enthusiasm to-night. To- , the Irish pike will be paraded through our streets. with a Yankee flag. and Gfe and drums—and it seems to be a determination to make this week in this city the greatest work that Ireland had from this side of the Atlantic, exceeding the enthusiasm of the great week in June, 1843, at Washington fail, when $5.000 was collected for Ireland. It was observable that the funds came freely into the “ Military C ”* from the mecbanios and laboring men of New York. many of the donors guise their lives for Ireland. This looks like teal work. Political Inteiligence. Crcuran of THe Massacnusetts Wiics.—The whigs of Massachusetts, dissatisfied with the nomina- tion of the Philadelphia Convention, have issued the following circular “to the people of Massachusetts.”’ The Whig National Convention have nominated Ge- neral Taylor for President of the United Stutes. In so doing they have excceded their just authority, and have proposed a candidate whom no northern whig is bound to support. He ix not a whig, when tried by the standard of our party organization. He has never voted for a whig candidate, bas declared that the party must not look to him as an exponent of its principles, that wo would accept the nomination of the democra- tic party, and that he would not submit his claims to the decision of the whigs, acting through their regu- larly constituted convention. He is not a whig, if judged by the opinions he entertains upon questions of public polley. Upon the great questions of curren. cy and fiusnce, of internal improvements, of protec- tion to American industry, so far from agreeing with the whigs he has distinctly avowed that he has formed no opinion at all. He isnot a whig, if measured by the highor,standard of principle, to which the whigs of Massachusetts and of the North have pledged them- selvos solemnly, deliberately, and often. He is not o posed to the oxtonsi very over now territories. acquired. and to bo acquired, by the United States, He is a slaveholdor, and has been selected because he could command yotea which no whig from the freo States could receive. ‘To make room for him, the trusted and faithful champions of our caue havo all been set aside. The whigs of Massachusetts, by their Legislature. and in thoir popular assemblies, have resolved, that opponl- tion to the extension of slavery isn fundamental arti- clo of their political faith. They have spoken wits scorn and upbraiding of thore northern democrats who would sacrifice the rights and tho interests of the free States upem tho altar of party subserviency, The whigs of the Legislature have recently declared to the country, “that if success can attend the party, only by the sacrifice of whip principles, or some of them,” they do not mean to be thus successful; that they aro determined “ to support a candidate who will not suf: fer us to be over-balanood by aunexations of foreign territory, nor by the further oxtension of the institu. tion of slavery, which is equally repugnant to the feel- ings, and incompatible with the political rights of the free Stater’?; and that they “believe it to be the reso- lute purpose of the whig people of Massachusctts, to support these sentiments, and carry into effect the de- sign which they manifest.” Believing that the support of General ‘Taylor's nomination ts required by no obli- gation of party fidelity. and that to acquiosce in it would bo the abandonment of principles which we hold most dear -treachery to the cause of freedom, and the utter prortration of the interests of free labor and the rights of freemen, The undersigned, whigs of Massa- chusetts, call upon their fellow citizens throughout the commonwealth, who are opposed to the nomination of Cass and Taylor, to meet in convention at Worcester, on Wednesday, the 2th day of June current, to take such steps ax the occasion shall domand, in support of the principles to which they are pledged, and to co- | operate with the other free States fi this purpore. Sexatons rrom Annansas —The necessity of elect- ing two United States Senators, at the next session of the Arkaneas logislature, has gr rise to quite an ex. | cited and amusing state of t in in that State, Se- vier, Borland, Drew, Sebastien, ld, Hempstead and others too numerous to mention, all want’? to serv: the State, and are openly or privately laboring to ne- cure an opportunit: dare each backed by their respective friends and dependents, who are making ‘most strenuous efforts for their favorites and patrons, Tavion ix New Exatann.—One bundred guns were fire Boston Common on Monday, in honor of the whig nominations, On receipt of the intelli- r ® convention for | graces New London, Conn., s national salute was as 8 demonstration fer Taylor and Fillmore. A New Ruavina.—The Taylor men propose for Gen. age’s Chicago letter the following new reading : ry RS TLESUEN Tam much obliged to you for your kind attention in transmit. ting me an invivation to atte-d the Ipauguration on the 5th of Mareb, 1849. Clroum stances, however. will put it out of my power to be pressntat that time. Iau, dear air, respeot F3, L Ass, To the President of {ite Prvsident of the Democratic Conventian, aud the Vice Wisconsix.—The telegraph reports that Henry Dod, and J. P. Walker, have buen chosen United States Se- nators from Wisconsin City Inteltigence. Tur Wearnen.—The air yesterday morning was very cool, so much so that fire was necessary, and thi heavy garments of winter were resorted to. Towards the middle of the-day, however, the warm rays of the sun had their influence, and rendered that portion of thoday delightful. ‘The evening was clear and cool, very like the climate of the extreme southern section of the country. The weather is quite uncommon for June, and must very materially retard the growth of vegetation, which flourishes most effectually when the nights are warm. Deranruneor tHe Democratic Lioxs.—The lions of the democratic’ party, Messrs, Benton, Houston, Allen, Bright, Cobb, Foote, Bowlin, and others, who come on to this city with Generel, Cass, took’ their departure yesterday morning; a portion of them went to age the good people of Albany, while the rest return~ ad.to Washington. After participating in the great meeting of Monday evening, they went, en masse, to Niblo’s, where they were highly delighted with ‘the Vionnoises, and, returning tothe Astor Houso, revel- lod for a while in coffee and “Heidsick,”’ preparator:: to their gbereare, dure which time the yt “into jouncil his veto of the whole fro- ceedings. Tue Light Guanp.—This besutifal military com- pany ofthis city will make their annual exeursion on the 21st inst., in celebrating the anniversary of “Meir organization. A large and commodious steamboat 10 been chartered to take the company, with their ladins and numerous invited guests, to Fairfield, Coun, where they will be sumptuously entertained at Black's Marine Pavilion, ‘They will returnto the olty the tame ay. Crancr or Revort.—William Morse, seaman, was ar- rested yesterday afternoon, under « warrant issued b: D. L. Gardiner, Eaq., U.S, Commissioner, charged with endeavoring to create a revolt on board the ship Mon- treal. Ho was committed for examination, Sunpar Scnoo Ceuenration.—Tho annual celcbra- tion of the scholars connooted with the Sunday schools of the Methodist Episcopal Chureh, took place yoster- day. There were twenty-six schools, numbering ebout soven thousand children, all of whom met aimulta- neously at Washington Parade Ground, at four o'¢!ock, in the afternoon. They there moved up and down the walks of the square, and sang some besutifal hymns. ‘The sight was most interesting, and the wholo pro- ceedings passed off most pleasantly. Wanwinctox Caner company of fine looking young men, numbering about forty, and commanded by Captain Beatty, passed our office yesterday aftor- noon, on their return from a target shooting excur- sion. Their muskets were handsomely decorated with flowers, and they moved with great precision. The: target was well perforated, which gave evidence of the accuracy of their aim. Racine im tHe Streets.—The practice of racing in the streets, by cartmen and others, has become quite common, and should at once be suppressed, On Mon- day evening, two cartmen were racing in Hudson street, when one of them having a small boy in with him, suddenly turned up Hammersly stroet, by which the boy was thrown upon the pavement, and his hip dislocated ; tho other was ao near that it was with the greatest difficulty he could prevent the wheels of his cart from running over him. One of the carts bore the No $11. This matter should be taken in hand at once, for the lives of the citizens are constantly en- dangered by such recklossness. Screntirie Exrepition to Lake Surerror.—We un- derstand that Prof. Lewis Agassiz, accompanied by the su itendent of the Mineralogical abinet in Paris, br. Keller, from Germany, Dr. John Leconte, of this city, entomologist, Mr. Cabot, editor of the Mase. Quart. Review, Dr. Stout, of this city, and several stu- dents from the University at Cambridge, are about proceeding on a scientific expedition to Lake Superior. The party mects at Sault St. Marie, where thoy will procure canoes and guides, and go almost oapoely around the lake, making large collections of anim: birds and fishes, a8 well as geological and mineral ¢ lections. From thence they return by way of Lake: Michigs and Eric, visiting Niagara and Trenton This is tho largest body of scientific men ever out on a geological survey, and as they are to visit a re- gion hitherto almost unexplored, the journal of it will be very interesting, Fines.—A fire broke out about half past 9 o’cloey un. Monday night,ta a aew battding 1a Usiversity Piavé un- dor the following circumstances. One of the police- men of the Fifteeath wurd, was attracted to the corner of University Place and Fourteenth street, by a quar- rel between two men, who disappeared as soon ay the officer approached. A few moments after. he discovered afire at the basement window, whieh he succeeded in extinguishing before any material damage was done. These men are supposed to have set fire to the build- ing, ‘and the pretended quarrel was only to evade sus- picion, A fire broke ont also on Monday night in the build- ing at the northwoxt corner of Washington and North Moore streets, which was put out with trifling damage. Errrct of Daunxennxss.—A woman, named Marga- ret Robinson, while in a state of drunkenness on Mon- day afvernoon, fell into the back area of house No. 134 Duane street, by which her scull was very badly frac- tured. ‘She was taken to the city hospital, Inquests.—An inquest was held, yesterday, at the 9th ward station house. on the body of an unknown man, who came to his death in consequence of being run over, by Hook and Ladder Company, No. 3 about 9 o’olock, at corner of Morton and Hudson streets. Di ceased, who was a perfect stranger, it appeared. hold of the rope near the front wheel of the carri —ruuning at the time, and refused to let go his hold. on being requested to do go, when he stumbled and fell,—the wheel passing over his neck and injuring him verely. 80 as to cause death ina few minutes. The jury rendered @ verdict avcording to the above facts. The Company, No. 8, will defray the expenses of public funeral for deceased. The accident occurred during an alarm of fire, which called out the company Another inquest was held on the body of John Pow- era. No. 559 Fourth street, ship carpeater, aged 56 years, and born in England, who shot himself with a misket. It appeared that deceased was a well conducted me- chanle, a ship carpenter by trade, and during tempo- rary derangement, destroyed himself by committing the rash act. which he contrived to do by tying astring to the trigger of the musket which was loaded heavily, and placing the muzsie immediately near the heart, pulled the string with his foot, and discharged the load in his chest Part of his heart and lungs were shock- ingly mangled, and scattered about the room where the auicide took place. His family represent the de- ceased to bo a well conducted and industrious man? Anether inquest was held on the body of Mrs. Sarah Ann Girard, residing at No. 658 Greenwich street, who came to her death from disease of the heart. Verdict accordingly. Sporting [Inteliigence. Trotrixa.—The sporting world, about these days appears to be in quite as grent an agitation,and excite- ment as the political; for no sooner is ono candidate disposed of, than others spring up, seeking popular fa- vor on the race track. Two well tried champions are to offer themselves to-morrow, on the Union Course, for the handsome sum of $1000, which is pending between them; but whether the black maro Modesty, or grey g. Grey Harry, is to be the successful competitor, time alone can determine. The affair will, no doubt, bring together aa large a multitude as has attended any of the late political gatherings. St. Lovis Races.—Tho spring meeting over the St. Louis racecourse commenced on 22d ult., with a race for ® $400 purse—mile hoats—which was won by B. W. Melntyro’s gm, Promise, in two straight heats, dis- tancing Ball Alley in the first, and Captain May in tho second heat. ‘Tino, 2, 2:01. “Track vory heavy. Secoxp Day,—-There wero nix entries—a sweepstakos for three years old, mile heats—but only two came up at the call. vix.:—J, White's ch. g. Baron Duben, and W. 6. Blankenship’s ch. f. Prairie Bird. The track was very heavy, and but little sport was expected. Baron ubon won it in two straight heats. Time, 2:10— Lexixaton (Ky) Racrs—Tho races at this place commenced on 221 ult, Thorace on that day—mile heats—was won by Greenstend’s ch. ¢. Doubloon, by Margrave, benting Kirtley's b. c. Dan Henrie, by Trus- toe, J. M Clay's 0. o., by Trustee. Warfleld’s ch. f., by Margrave, Campbell's ch f by Telamon, Mosby's ch. f. Mary Glenn, by Glencoe, and Bradley's b.c Re- fuse, by Trusteo. ‘Fime, 18s, 148.151. Kirtley took the first heat, Bradiey and Mosby were distanced in the first heat, and Wariold and Ca opbell were dit- tanced in the second heat. The race onthe second day—two milo heats—was won by Bradley's Red by imp Sarpedon, beating Wartield’s Buford. b; Non Plus, Buford’s ch. g, by Eelips gan, by Decatur, Time, 3:44, 3:42, Logan was dis- tanced in the first heat, and Buford’s g. in the second | Loursvittr Racks—Oaxtaxo Course —The course was very well attended, and tho sport was quite good, | expecially during the second race, which was well con- | tested throughout. The following is the result of the | | A Tuorday, Juno 6—Proprietor’s purse $200; 2 mile eats, M. L. Hammond's br, f. Ariel, by imp. Sarpedon, out of Lancers. 49.0.0... 0c ce cet e eae 1| Jos. Metcalfe’s br. f. Sally Metcalfe, by Broker, dam by Godolphin, 4.9.0.0... .s+seceeree 22 ‘im ASSg . j Same Day—Henry County stake for 3 year olds; sub- scription $50; 8 nominations; mile heats | W_ Palmer's'b. g., by imp. Sarpedon, dam by | Sumpter....., B. Bartlett's b. £, tof ‘Dinna | Crow. eee seve 2) S.T. Drane’s ob. f, by i m by | Arab. . bees sere Sadie | Theatrical and Musical. Bowsay Tutatng.—This capacious theatre was again crowded to the utmost excess, last evening. The comedy of “ Is He Jealous,” having been performed, the interesting drama, entitled “The Pride of the Market.” was produced for the second time, in which Misa Mary Taylor appeared in her original character as Marton. This favorite actress and voculist, next das Cherry. in that grand fairy rpectacle, erry and Fair Star,’’ which has been gotten up on a most magnificent scale of splendor. The scenery is beautiful, wud truly effective. Miss Lockyer. as Aria- na, Queen of the Fairies,and Mrs. Walcott, as Fair Star, elicited enthusiastic applause. The engagement of Miss Taylor has proved a great card, and no doubt but Cherry will continue to draw full houses for some time to come. Ninto’s, Astom Prace.—Another fine entertainment was given last evening, at this fashionable resort, which may be called the rendezvous of the monde élégant, and of all the strangers mow so numerous in town. The Viennolse children wore received with un- bounded applause, and deserved, indeed, by their dancing, as well as their singing, the harvest which they received. The Polka Paysanoe, and the Pas des Amourettcs, were ulso rendered with that precision and style which have made these children so conspi- cuous on the boards of all theatres of Europe and Ameriga. 'The English company of actors are nightly sharing alsothe warm reception given to their little o 8. Another good bill for this evening. Cnatuam Tueathni—Mr, H.-P. Grattan appeared lust evouing as Edward” O*Brien; the’Rebel Chief, in the romantic drama of that title. After the perform- ance of the “ Merning of Life, or, the Orphans,” in which, Miss S. Denin very successfully sustained the character of Walter, the performances concluded with the new farce of “ Land Sharks and Sea Gulls.” , An excellent bill is offered at this popular establish- ment for to-night—Our National Defences,” in which the fire raters go through some singular exercises, The “Rent Day.” in which Mr. Grattan takes the charac- tor of Martin Haywood ; also the “ Sealed Sentence. cr the Death Warrant,” aro to be performed, besides some fancy danoes by Misses Amelia and Deloraine, Cunity’s Minstrets.—Thoso delightful singors will ive one of their best concerts this evening There ms to be much confusion among politicians now-a- days, Instead of listening to long winded speeches, from the various rostrums of tho different sides, we advise them all to go and listen to Christy's band; if {t does not hoal their political differencos, it will make them unanimous in one thing—that is, that they aro the greatest Ethiopian singers going. Casati Ganvex.—Now Yorkers are good patrons of any thing really good; and, therefore, they patronize this splendid piace. A large audience lsat evening groeted the efforts of the comedians in their amusing Holland doserves much credit for the rin which he manages his company, and we trust tho proprietors will realize » handsome Toward for the enterprise and hard cash thoy lisvo ex- pended in their endeavors to provide a delightful place of resort for our oitizens and visiters to the city dur- ing the warm woather. That their offorts have been directed aright, a visit to the garden will convince anyone. For this evening's bill wo refer to the adver- tisement. Banvaxn's Panonama.—This exhibition, the first one of the kind ever got up in the world, and under tho most adverse circumstances, which required all the energios of a Banvard to surmount as fully and admirably as he has done, will soon be leaving us to be exhibited elsewhere, Of'the glorious scenery and ac- curate delineation of every inch of ground for twelve hundred miles on this river we have often before spo- ken in terms of admiration, We can only repeat, that no one ought to omit seeing this panorama, It will be exhibited here to-day, viz. at 3 and 8 P.M. Hupsow’s Panonama.—This elegant affair, giving, as it does, a most perfect and natural representation of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers for 1400 miles of their course, is attracting crowds of visiters. This species of panorama is now so popular and attractive that all our citizens will become travellers, and well informed ones too. without being under the necessity of leaviug their homes for more than two or three hours at u time, nd their families they need not leave for s momet, as they will find that taking them with them te the panorama, will be one of the finost treats they oan give them. To-day this panorama can be seen twice, viz, at 3 and 8 P.M. Me.ovgox —The entertainments at this place ure of such a diversified and pleasing nature, that no visi- ter can fuil to be pleased with them. It is such a gen- teel and yell managed establishment, that we do not wonder at its success. Ixp1ag Cuniostties.—The collection of South Ame- rican [d@ian curiosities, now oxtibiting at S¥d Broad. way, are well worth the attention of all clusses, young andold, travelled and untravelled, philosophers and scientific minds. They are certainly the most unique and beantiful specimeus of uneivilived workmanship ever seek. The toiland trouble of collecting such a large number of specimens must have been immense, and have cost much money. No sueh collection has over before been exhibited here, we believe. Mr. Gronox Vanprxnorr, of the Broadway Theatre, takes a benefit to-morrow evening. The bill of enter- tainments is a lively and attractive one, Mr. Vanden- hoff appearing in two of his prominent characters, and in the recitation of Collin’s Ode of the Passions, which he delivers, in the costume of Apollo, with great beauty and finish. Mr. Vandenhoff is one of the most accomplished aetors connected with the American stage; and the announcement of his name for a bene- fit ought’to fill the house, and doubtless will. M’me Anna Bistor has given a series of her splendid concerts, at New Orleans, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Momphis; and she is now in St. Louis. giving her grand scenes from the best operus, to crowded hou ave happy to state that Mr. Bocsha. the Napoleon of the harp, has recovered the use of his right arm, and is now enabled to delight his hearers with those sounds of enchantment which no other artist but himself can produce on the harp Bux, tHe Betoin Giaxt.—This wonderfn! the arrival of whom we announced some weeks 0 in Our paper, reached Now York on Saturday last. in a brig from Havre, and intends to travel through this country in giving. ashe did at his previous voyage exhibitions of his astonishing feats. We understand that M. Bihin has brought with bim several plays in which be has been introduced by the authors az the principal character, and which, when produced, will be very effective and productive for the manager who will seoure them both. It is rumored that Mr. Niblo has already visited M. Bibin, and we should not be asto- nished to hear that he has engaged him at his fashiona- ble theatro Banwey Wittrams, after fulfilling a profitable on- gagement in Albany, is now in Boston, playing to crowded houses. He ts a great favorite, and deserved- y #0. The Alleghanians were at Cleveland on the 10th inst. They are on their way oust, aftor a winter spent at the south and west. Police Intelligence. Another Pistol Affray —About 2 o'clock yesterday morning, Charles Duane, alias Dutch Charley. accom- panied by John Way and Mr. Carsen, were walking up roadway, and when near the corner of Canal street, they saw a collection of several men, apparently in rome altercation together. On approaching the crowd, Carson was knocked down by one of the party. Dutch Charley at once took the part of his friend, and knocked the other down; when in return Charley received a blow on the ear, which plumped him on the sidewalk. Both parties then went to work at each other, like bull dogs, and a regular rough and tumble fight took place; and as Charley's party was the weaker side, of course they had to go to tho wall. Charley finding himself cramped. and supposing to frighten thom off, drew a aéx-barrelled pistol. and discharged one barrel, the ball of which passed through the ear of one of hiv own friends. The discharge of the pistol immediately brought down the aid of the police, aud oftcer Barago of the 8th ward. assisted by officer Throckmorton of the 14th ward, backed Charley up on a cellar door. in order to arrest him, when Charley presented the six barrelled pistol towards them, and snapped it. Throckmorton then slezed Charley by the collar, who rosiated his authority, and said if he (the officer) did not leave go of him he would knock out his brains, Further assistance was procured from the Sth ward po- lice, and Charley was taken into custody, and the pistol taken from his possession, which had five more barrels londed with powder and ball. He was conveyed to the lith ward station house, and at seven o'clock in the morning brought before Justice Osborne, where the whole matter was investigated.!The affldavits were taken of tho policemen for the violent assault on them with the pistol, although Charley says that he was not aware they were officers, but supposed them to be two of the party who had just assaulted him. The magistrate eld him to bail in $600 each, on both charg whieh he gave, and was liberated from custody Dutch Charley is the same individual who a few months ago, in an aifray. shot ‘Tom Burns and Bill Ford, who were both in the act of assaulting him, when he resort- to the pistol for his own personal kafety. wounding one in the neck, and the other in the’ shoulder; since which time he has always carried a pistol, having been threatened with personal viclence from certain parties. A Hotel Thief Arrested. —Yertorday afternoon, » young man, with a short nose and a pimpled face, call- ing himself Henry Wilson, was detected in the buck toom of a grocery store. corner of Delancey and Pitt streets, kept by John Miller. a German. On Mr, Miller entering the room suddenly, he observed Wilson at the bureau therefrom The rascal, on seeing Mr. Miller, endes- vored to escape, and. in doing so. he struck Mr, Miller a violent blow on the eye. giving him a knock which made him see stare, This blow. however, was not sufll- cient to enable him to esoape, as Mr, Miller closed in with him. and secured tho rascal, until officer Lewis, of the 13th ward, arrived, who took the accused into custody. On trying to escape, he threw from his person @ very neatly made pair of nippera’’—an in- strument used by thie: and particularly by hotel thieves, which fits on the head of a key from the out- fide of a door, thus enabling the thief to turn the key and unlook the door from the outside. On his person wee found $14 in bank bills, and a very handsome gold = rawer, having just extrncted $17 of bank notes | lever watch and chain. apparently new, which is sup- posed to be stolen, and for which an owner Is wanted. Apply to Mr. Lalor, the clerk of pol: at the 3d dis- trict police, Essex market. Justice Osborne committed the accused for trial. Robbing @ Vessel.—Officer Langdon of the 4th ward police, urrested, last night, an old Water street thief, called Jim Wilson, whom he found druok and disor- derly inthe street’. The officer supposing he had been stealing, as he sppented, to be rather flush of money, which enabled him to get drunk, conveyed him to the station house, and, on searching his ket silver watch was found; thia at once con firmed the officers su picions, when on further ‘nquiry he ascertained that the bark Mason Barnay had been robbed on Sunday night, by some thief entering the cabin and stealing therefrom a lot of wearing apparel, @ watch, and some $8 in money, valued in all at $45, | tain of the vesse’. e at once identi- d the clothin; Ni | belonging to Charles Livingst »n, On Mr. Livingston being sent for, | fled the watch as his | Subsequently recovere street, where they had been deposited for $ ‘The case being clear against the prisoner, whose d | tection was occasioned by hit own imprudence, and the acuteness of the officer, was submitted to Justice Lathrop, who committed him to prison for trial. Charge of Burglary —A black fellow called John Jackson, was arrested’ on a charge of burglariously en. tering the bras foundry shop of Mr Wm. B. Law- rence, No, 61 Montgomery strvet, stealing therefrom some 14 pounds of copper, Offloer Murphy, of the 7th ward, made the arrest, and Justice Osborne locked him up for trial. Theatrical Thieves —Officer Charles Gardiner, of the 6th ward police, arrested yesterday, two white women called Hannah Smith and Julia Broym, on a charge of stealing a byt of theatrical dresses, ‘gad other articles, front the ney est corner of Grand and Forsyth sts., ‘delonging to R. bert Williams, value@ a’ $40. The pro- perty was recovered at Simpto ’s yawn sho , in the jowery, Justice Lathrop committed them both for trial. A Police Scene at the Tombs.—A very comical and laughable scene took place, on Saturday, before Justice Timpson, at the Tombs, the partion being of the lowor order of blacks, following the legitimate business of night scavengers and chimney sweeps. The diffloulty between them was respecting the loss of a jacket and two dresses, valued in all at $3.00. The accused parties were brought into the office by offcers O'Brien and Clifford, of the 6th ward, from the Five Points, fol- lowed by | motley crowd, consisting of blacks and whites, vagabonds, thieves, and honest men, filling the court room almost to suffocation, allonger to witness the scene and laugh at the fun. The magistrate, ob- serving the crowd, called up the witness to make his complaint. The witness who stepped up to tue bar, was a tall negro with large lips, very dark, shining skin, and rather s good natured countenance, Maaistrate—What is your namo, and what charge do you make against the prisoner ? ‘At these questions the negro opened his mouth, at the same time making big eyor at the justice, giving bis neck sudden twitches and his mouth still open, as if it contained a plece of hot corn; at last = sound was heard from the negro— Jo-o-o-ph—Her-Rob-in-son,”’ and thus he went on stuttering immodorately until he told his story, which was to the w!fect that Sam Free- man, and Lizzy, his wife, had stolen his coat aud two dresses from him—but the manner of telling his story, and the droll offeot it had through stammoring, kept the officers convulsed with laughter, 0 face of the Justice, who generally carries avery sober and digni- fled couatenance, was drawn completely out of ape from the negro’s comical delivery, Many of the pectators fairly shed tears from laughter. Macistratz—How came you to steal this clothing from this man Sam? Let ine hear what you have to say in your defence against this churge ? Zane, who was in avery good humor. being a little in liquor, smiled at the Justice, madg a bow, and said : “Please your honor, that is my namo,” at tho same time pushing up his shirt sleeve, exhibiting the letters §. and F., of large rize, pricked in with blue ink : “that, said he, is my name, Sam Freeman, Now Judge, I'll just tell you all about it. I does my work mostly at night, aud asl was asleep in my room dis mornin this ere fellow, (pointing to a white man dressed as sailor, who was also a prisoner). comed into my room wid » bundle of clothes, and wanted to know if I could not sell em for him. 1 I didu’t know but what I could, so I took de bundle, and he said, get six shil- len for dem; and if you can’t get dat. take 4; so%f I started and took ‘em into Orange strvot, and asked 6 shillen for dem ; but the man only gave me 4; 80 I car- ried it back, gave him 2 shillen and kept 2 myself, and my wife Lizzy knows dat to be afact, doesn’t you Lissy? “Lizzy now showed her pretty phiz. Sho was blessed with prodigious zips, the under one having a large crack in the centre, through which her tongue (which appeared to be white, contrasted with her ebony face) passed backwards aud forwards. there being 16 teeth in her under jaw to obstract ita progress, Thas she went on with a lisp. corroborating the story just re- lated by her husband, her tongue passing in and out of her mouth in a funny manner, together with her grotesque ations, keeping the court in a fit of laugh- tor. J be white fokirevould lvoe bern tha few every now and then, and says: “Oh! what « lie! If as you, I would tell the truth any how.’ John Brown, the sal'or, then begged the Justice to heur bis witness, who was a black woman, as dark,as the ace of spades, calling hersélf Margaret Ann Woods, with her wool cut short to her head. and an old dirty yellow silk handkerohief tied tight around it; her lips were large, her nose broad, lopping eyes, anda long neck; her dress, which was remarkably low on the neck, gave her altogether « very interesting appear- ance. She told a pretty straight Btory to the court, which cheered the sailor, and placed tho theft beyond a doubt, on Sam and his wife, and thus the magistrate decided, by committing Nam and his wife for trial on the charge. The whole scene, from first to last, was one of those comical and laughable affairs which occa- sionaily take place in the Police Court. Such scenes witnessed, the reader can readily imagine, are conside- rably more rich and amusing than it is possible to make them by description. Law Intelligence. Usitep States Cincurt Covet, June 13,—Present Judges Nelson and Betts.—Tho adjourne:l session of the court was commsneed to-day. The trial of Geo E. Greenwood, indicted for the murder of William Carlyle, on board the ship “Colonel Tayloe.” in March Inst. was postponed until October next. Tho Court then proceeded to heur motions in patent cases. Covnt or Oven ano Teaninen.—Bofore Julgo Ed- wards, Aldermen Kobler and Adams —Judictment for Murder.—The trial of Jacub Haitter, ind cted for the murder of Patrick Coogan, on the 16th of April last in the Fourth Avenue. was put off until next term, ‘The Court then adjourned. Cincurt Count.—Before Judge Rdwards.—IWill case. John Doe vs, Richard Roe.—This was an issue sent from the Supreme Court to the Circuit Court, to try whether Benjamin Taylor, Esq. was of sane miad when he executed his will. It appeared that Mr. Tay- lor was twice married, and had by each of his wives four children; that in 1848, at a very advanced age. he made his will. by which he cut off the children of the second marriage, and one of the chil- dren of the first marriage, after his death the persons beneficially interested under the will, lodged it in the Surrogate’s office for probate. Proof of it was opposed by his widow and her children, and by Mra. Timpson, his daughter by his first wife, and her husband—anod after considerable litigation, probate was granted.— An appeal was taken to the Surrogate’s decision, and the case now comes up to be passed upon by a jury.— Adjourned Surenion Covnr.—Before Judge Vanderpoel.—Mel- chor Kramp vs George Barclay and Schuyler Livings ton,—This was an action on the case to recover di ges for 23 cases of goods, consisting of guns, pis Xe., lost by the fir 1345, It appeared tha. che plaintiff, a Belgian merchant, sent the goods in quea- tion, with a large quantity of wooliens, to his con- signee in this city; the consignee not being im funds at the time, pledged the former goods to the defend ants for the freight and other charges, and handed thom over the woollens for sale, 0 that aa to tho Int- ter, the defundants became factors; the plaintiff's con- signee at the same time, directed defendants to effect an insurance on the hardware for three months, which was accordingly done, but was not afterwards ro- moved. The defendants’ store, with ali the property therein, was burned down by the great fire in 1845.— The plaintiff now secks to recover in damages the value of the good, about $1800. alledging that his consignee directed tho defundants to renew the poli- cy, which they neglected to do, Tho consignoe was examined at great length—he testified, that after the olicy for the three months hadexpirod, he called at Refendants’ store, and had a conv n with Mr, Wilson, their cashier or book-keepor, told him tha: they never effected axpecialinsur ince; thata general po- licy waseffected on thestore, which covered all the goods in it; he then went away, without giving any instruc- tions for # re-inguranes, The defendant's counsel moved for @ non-suit. on the ground of varianee be- tween the proof and the declaration; it being averred in the declaration that plaintiff's agent instructed the defendants to renew the policy; the proof being that he merely called, and went away without giving any instructions; and, therefore, the averment was not sus- tained, ‘The plaintiff's agent called for the express purpos policy ren and that he was nrisled by Mr, Wil- | son's statement, believing from what he told him, the | goods were covered by the al policy. They fur- | ther contended that defendants had not complied with | the instructions given them, by effecting a special po- liey for the three months, but had the goods during hat time covered by the general policy. They also | argued from the evidenco that it was not the practice of the defendants to effect special insurances, and that even if the instructions were expressly given to renew | the policy they would not be complied with, bnt would ba left to be covered by the general insurgnce; and, therefore, the defendants ought to be beld responsible, Adjourned—argument to be renewed tomorrow, (this) morning. Wiktiam C God lard and Thos. R. St John ve. the Pree ident, Directors and Company of the Merchants’ Kank — This was an action to recover $1000, the amount of a check, purporting 10 be drawn by a bank in Cleveland, Ohio. on the American Exchange Bank, in this city. The cheek was sent to the Rutiand Bank in Vermont, and from thence to the Merchants’ Bank, in this city, for collection, The check was not paid at the Ameri- can Exchange Baok. and the defendants put it into the hands of their notary to be protested. The plain- tiffs wore the correspondents of the bank in Glove. land. and Mr. St. John heppened to be at the Mer- chants’ Bank soon after the check was sent to the no- tary. One of the tellers mentioned the cireumstence to aim, upon which he said. that, for the honor of the bank in Cleveland he would pay the check; and went to the notary 4 office, where he saw his clerk. who in- formed him that Mr. Campbell was not within, and that he had the check with him. Mr. St. Joho $1000, the amount, and directed the check to be sent to his office in the course of the day, [twas sent to him the next day, and, ayn examining it it proved to be w forged check. Mr. St. Joha went immediately to he Merchants’ Bank, and demanded back the ‘$1800, they refused; and plaintiffs now seek to re- or it n this action, the only question in the case s one of law, namely: which of the partios are to bear the lows, A verdiet for the plaintiff was taken by con- sent, subject to the opinion of the Court, on » case to | be made In the other branch of the Court there were three | small cases tried, none of which were ot any interest. Was | GENERAL Sessions. June 13,—Before the Recorder | aud Aldermen Carnley and Hatfield. John MeKeon, Kaq., District Attorne: . | Grand Larceny.—William Miller (colored) was pat upon trial for stealing various articles of shop 4 and some wearing apparel from John Byrne, tallor, | No. 101 Nassau street, on the night of the 23th of May last. |. Joun Brave was placed upon the stand, and testi- | fled that be is a tailor. and hept his store at the abovi place, which he closed as usual on Saturday night, | about 11 o'clock, the night before the robbery tok Piuce. [The withess here {dentified several pieces of lack caxsimere,® piece of cloth, some pieces of sati- | net, some coats, and other property, which were taken from his stor J, Riuxy, police yr, textified that he arrested the priso ud found pawn tickets in his possession for 8 portion of the property, erdict; guilty. The Court sontenced the to three years’ imprisonment ini the State prison. Trial for Arson.—John Luttekén was put upo! trial, cliarged with arson in the thied degroe, in at- tempting to set fire to his store, No. 13 Leoaard street, on the morning of the 2vth of May last, where he sold groceries, and had effected an insurance on the store afd goods contained therein for $1200, in the Protes- tivo Insurance Company, in this city. ‘The prisoner is a German by birth, and it appeared had been in busi- ness but a short timo in the neighborhood. Gronce B. WootpRtvar sworn.—Remembers, sbout half-past two on the morning of the fire. hearing © man calling fire, and immediately some mon, who were in company togother, rushed to the store No, 13 Leonard strovt; they forced their way In, finding # person in tho act of opening the door; the way was stopped with old barrels and boxes; a Mr. Titus was with me; I then looked round the store and saw somo brooms burnii ina basket one barrel, 1m the centre of the store; Tt then passed up and took the fire in my hands, and a basket in which was fira; there wero, also some brooms in it; I threw thom out in the street; there were some strawborry baskets in the store alao, and some brown paper placed between the baskets; there were other Pieces of paper placed there, also, contiguous to the fire. ‘To tux Count.—Tho arrangements of the combust. bles showod that they must have been placed there by dexign, Direct resumed—Thero wasa lamp placed on a shelf in the atore; the value of the stook in the store did not amount to $100; it consisted of empty casks and boxes; the prisoner said to us there was stock to the value of $500; I examined the 8, they were empty; I ama fireman; the clerk suid he had taken his trank oat; the shelf was charred; prisoner told us he sent his clerk to bed before him that night; there was a bed back of the store; he said to us that the door betwoen the store and the back room was opened ; he ssid that when he dis- covered the fire, he got up and made the alarm; the casks obstructed witness’ passage through the store. Cross-ezamined, by 8. B. Nasu.—Tho ory of “ fire” did not appear to be very natural; it was a long cry; tho store was large one; saw no hams or salt fish about the store; there was some soap and reams of paper in the store. ‘To « Junon—The person I found inside must have dressed before the fire commenced. To Mu. Nasu—When I got there, there was not time for him to move his trunk or to dress. ‘The policy of insurance referred to was here put in on the part of the prosevution, and after the examina- tion of one or two witnesses in corroboration, the case was adjourned over to this forenoon. Recognizances Forfeited —W. H. Brayton, charged with manslaughter; W, Whitney apd Hugh MeName- ny. charged with assault and battery, and Samuel 3. Bloom, committed on « charge of false pretences—nos appearing. thair recognizances were forfeited. Forgery —W. N. Androff. charged witl forgery jm the second degree, pleaded guilty. and was sentenced to five years confinement in the State privon, It appear. ed that throe other indictments were found agatust the prigoner, on the same charge. The Court adjourned cover to this forenoon at 11 o’slock, + Catenpan—This Day—Circuit Court—36, 35, 56. 71, 72, 2, 402, 1, 26, 27,69. Superior Court—27, 6, 7, 47. 120, 121, 125, 134, 136, 142, 64, 16. 73, 74, 108, 33 5%, G4, 78, 153, 154, 202, 155, 156, 158, 159, 161 to 106, 4, 87, 9, 19, 69, 128, 150. Important Order in Counefl. (From the Burlington (Vt.) Free Press. | We are indebted to the kind attention of Captain Anderson, of the Burlington, for the Quebec Gazett which contains the following order approved by the Governor General of Canada iu Council, and pub- lished for the information of allconcerned. We trans- fer it to our colamns as interesting and important in. telligence to many of our commercial readers:— G. 0, CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT, Notice is hereby given, that his Excellency the Go- vernor General in Council, has been pleased to approve the following regulations for the transit of vessels of the United States through the Chambly C ceed up the Ottowa River in ballast, to los the United States; or proceed with cargo to any port of entry in this province. 1. That the master or any person in charge of any American vessel, on arriving at the port of St. Johns, shail farnish the eollector or any proper officer, with a full report of vessel aud cargo, and shall pay duty on ali articies contained therein, which may be charge- | able with duty | 2 ‘That the collector and proper officer hall grant a | clearance for its place of dustinution, which clewrance i | 25, 107, 69, 63, 105, 29, 96, shall contain a full aod detailed account of any oa board of such vessel, and where to be landed, that the duties thereon have been duly secured. 3. No such boat or vessel of the United States, pass- ing through the Canadian waters or canals, shall any right to take on board freight, and lund the same at any port or place within the province of Canada. 4 Such boats or vessels may be permitted to land passengers, but they shall not take any on board dur- ing the voyage between the ports; boats and vessels on the downward passage, after arriving at St. Johns, may take on board passeng’rs, as other vessels do at present at that port 5 That all vessels passing through the Chambly ca- nal, under the authority of the present regulations, shall, on their return outward, report to the collector or proper offleer at the port of St. Johns, who will grant to the master thereof the usual clearance, By command, T. HINKS, Inspector General. go and _Carryina ovr a Wai.—Not many months since, a lady who resided in Providence, encoun- tered in the railroad cars, an old gentleman, who seem- edto regard her with an air of unusual interest. Fi- nally, assuming the privilege of age. he ventured to ac- co-t her, ani tuey entered into conversation. Before | parting, he begged permission to call on her at het Rouse.” His deferential manner, his advanced age, | his frank expression of interest, though a stranger, in | her woifare, were so many pleas in his favor, aud she | replied to his request, that she would be very glad to sew him, and did not doubt that her husband would also | be. “What is your address??? She gave it, and they | parted He called on her the next day, hadan inter- | view with her, inthe presence of her husbend, and asked the lady's permission to send her his miniature, She turned to her “lord and master,” who at once ac- proposal. Not many days re was sent—an admirable work | of art, set roand with costly diamonds, and secompanted with #® bracelet of great val Hurband and wife were astonished, as may be supposed. weoks | elapsed before thoy heard again from the stranger. A | short time since he called, and the interview was to | this effect : “Have you am objection to moving to New York?" he asked. “None at ail, if we could | better our situation.” “What is your present in- come, Mr. T.?" Ty moderate sum was named.— |“Humph ! [haves house in New York, for which [ want occupants. | sail for Europe next week. sae shall come and take possession” “Youjare very kind, my venerable friend,” said Mr. T., “but we are very comfortable here; I don’t know that! could afford to enter into the arrangement you propose.” “I will very soon obviate that objection,” replied the old centleman, “Come to New ‘ork and live, and I will at once make over to you the sum of two hundred thousand dollars.’ His hearers looked at him as if they half suspected they were dealing with fugitive from some insane asylum, But there was no insanity about it, The offer wax made in good faith—was ac- nd has been redeemed to the letter. Mr. and have removed to New York, and taken posg seasion of a fine house in —— street. Their benefac tor has gone to Europe, He will probably make his nowly made friends the heirs of his large wealth. Mrs. T. was. we learn, formerly an instractroxs in one of the public sehools of a neighboring city. The cha- racter of the partica and the history of the affair thua far preclade the imputation of any. imp motive. The cause of the old gentleman's conduct is a« much a mystery tothe lady berseif as to her friends He ems to have taken a whim, and to have carried it out So much only is apparent, But tie may throw more light upon the affuir.—Bogton Transcript, 12th instant. Telegraphic Affairs. Pirrsauna, Juhe 12.—Dexpatobos by lightning from emphis, received to-day, show that the New Orleans aph is working successfully to that polat on the sippt. The line runs from Louisville, vias Nash- ‘o Tuscumbia, Alabama and Columbus, in Mia. sixeippi, on its route to Memphis, The remainder of the line to New Ori bas ail the poste up will soon be in full operation to the Crescent City. The line now working from Philadelphia to Memphis je about thirteen hundred miles long. and is part of the “Atlantie, Lake and Mississippt Lines.” constructed by Honry O'Reilly. Frow Memphis to New Orleans despatches are at present arded by steamboat, a ee