The New York Herald Newspaper, June 21, 1848, Page 1

SO ey emmapmene nme cenaeremnpegnge ee cena THE NEW YORK HERALD. = Whole No, 6131. —— GREAT IRISH MASS MEETING, To SYMPATHISE WITH JOHY MITCHEL Immense Bnthusiasm. A TERRIFIC ROW AND TUMULT. The mass meeting, which had been called for Monday evening, to take into consideration the case of John Mitchel, the Irish patriot, having been postponed on account of the storm, was held last evening at the Tabernacle, At about eight o’clock the room was nearly filled, the audience | visibly consisting, the greater part of them, of the bone and sinew of the Irish inhabitants of New York. Here and there,in the dense crowd, we no- ticed a few bonnets scattered up and down, cover- ing the ¢étes montés of patriotic Irish women. One night almost have imagined himself, a sight of the animated and excitable mass which filled the immense building, in the midst of a multitude of the gamins of Paris, burning for revolutions, and ready for action. It only required some Blanqui, or Louis Blane, or Barbes, to lead them on; and the English government may think itself very fortunate that the waves of the ocean form such a cooling barrier to such hot spirits as were boiling over lasé night at the Tabernacle.— Some time was spent before the meeting was epened, in quiet suspense, which was accounted for by Mr. Devereux, who stepped forward and inform- ed the multitude that the committee had been waiting the arrival of Mr. Emmett, the ehairman, whom, however, some occurrence, or other event, had prevented from coming. Mr. Devereux, then, proposed and nominated Mr. Horace Greeley, of the Tribune, as chairman of the meeting. his nomination was hailed by the crowd with loud and long continued cheers, Mr. SepaeY came forward, and stood alone on the large and reomy front, which, generally, on similar occasions, is crowded with committe-men and people; and, it must be confessed, he looked rather solitary and alone, and seemed almost * as ifhe couldn’t help it.’ What added to the ludi- crous figure he cut, was the usual studied desha- bille in which his body was swimming, and in the position he now occupied, floating about in this wide space, it looked like a solitary fish in a large glass globe of water; or lke Moore’s man, who “seemed like one to tread alone some banquet hall deserted.” It was rather an unsocial position for a man so eminently “ social.” Mr Gneewey briefly returned thanks for the henor conferred upon him, and said that he would consent to take the chait only temporarily, until their honored chairman, Mr. Emmett, should arrive. He (Mr. G.) would, however, take this occasion to say something in reference to Ireland, and the duty of Americans towards her in her present situation. ‘The case of John Mitchel—(No sooner was the name uttered, than the loudest roars and thunders of deep sensation arose, and reverberated from the lofty dome of the build- ing. There was something terrible in the sound. ‘This demonstration of feeling continued some the case of John Mitchel, continued Mr. Greeley has been brought before us, and has waked up many an American mind, hitherto quiescent on tho subject of Ireland, to deep thought, and pro- found feeling on the subject. We are, said Mr. G., so accustomed in this country to scrutinize, and com- ment with the most boundless freedom, upon the con- duct of government, that it appears to usa strange thing, when we hear of a free man being brought be- fore a packed jury, and sent away from his native land asa transported felon, to distant climes, for merely speaking the words of truth and soberness concerning the government of his coyntry. He, Mr. G., looking at the case as it was presented, felt more inclyned to consider it,apart from the individual concerned, as one link in the chain of great system. Itwas almost worth while that it should have happened, in order te exhibit more fully and more strongly, to the contemplation of the American people, the real nature and character of a despotic government, and of a people enslaved in the fetters of its iron rule, Jt was calculated to lead many Americans. whose sympat had not hitherto been awakened for Ireland, to feel and sympathise now for that brave and heroic people. In this point of view, he did not regret that that patriotic man, Mitchel. was now on his way to Bermuda, (sensation of disappoint- ment.) because it was @ striking example given, which would be the cause of stirring up ten thousand honest hearts, which otherwise would have not been roused to feel for Ireland. We have heard much, fellow citizens, of this case, let us, however, be care- ul to make se of it im the right way.— Some men there are who wonder what America has to do with Ireland, or why. or how, she should, or could, interfere. He (Mr. G.) held it to be the duty of Amer- ieans to hold up American liberty as a contrast to what is called British freedom. That freedom which has been so much lauded, and which is good enough inite way, when compared with the greater thraldom of abso ute governments, lost its character, and title to applause, when we find an honest man (for no one can doubt his honesty) oppressed and enslaved, con- demued avd convicted by a packed jury, and trans- ported as crimival and a felon, far from his native jand (great sensation), Then we shail be able to con- trast and to prize American liberty, when we seo it idy by side, compared with the conduct of the ch governtnont to the Irish people (cheers). — was another point, on which he (Mr. G) wished to explain his views—a point, he thought, not properly understood or duly’ weighed — in this conutry. When the case of Mitchel wax first re when it appeared that he brd been his home and family, in the midst of the cityof Dublin, in # perfect calm; when we heard that no hand had been raised in his defence, no arm lifted up for his rescue, a general feeling of in- dignation peevaded all of us here who heardit, He. hime seit (Mr. G.) felt something of this indignation when he beard that such @ generous, patriotic man had been suffered thus to be carried off out of the midst of the Irich population witbout any effort to help him, and withont any contest on his behalf. at, upor uriiure and deliberate reflection, he (Mr. G.) had arrived to the conviction that this ominous quiet in the city of Dublin—this absence of all struggle and conilict on his behalf, would not have been wit- nessed, had it not been the result of the wise and judi- cious cousultation of the friends of liberty. Qo doubt they had met. they had deliberated, and they had con- sulted, No doubt their conclusion was, * the time is (a burst of loud and warm cheering)—* we are hot yet ready.”’ Such was, no doubt, their action, “let us wait till we are ready—soon we shall be ready.” his (Mr. G.’s) interpretation of the ominous h which Mitchel was carried away from his mily avd his country into ignominious exile. He ir G.) looked most anxiously.quietly and eagerly for the arrival of the next news from Ireland. which he doubted not would confirm the correctness of his interpretations, [Loud and repeated cheers.)J— He (Mr, G) should think on the contrary, that had the Irish rushed into acts of warfare and blood- shed for the sake of Mitchel, without concert and without moral certainty of victory, they would have been to blame, (Cheera.) It is no light thing to break with each agovernment asthe British; besides, it was to be considered that there were many of the Irish pe ple on the side of the British government, If the patriots among the Irish were not ready now, or to to- jorrow, or uext month, or next year, we should wait and give them time, and suffer them to act wisely and prudently, that when they do act, they may not act idly aud in vain, We, who were setting here in’ safety and security, could form opinions and propose measures at our ease, without risk or danger; hut we onght net to be too hasty to judge or censure them; they onght to be the best judges of the figting time and the proper occasion, Nothing in the world could sanctify bloodshed—(a sensation of disappoint: ment)-—-but the consciousness that by it great good would be effected and happy results eeeured (Applause). nid be no satisfaction to throw away and sacrifice lives, merely because they felt indignant. They feel their strength: then, when the proper time arrives, let the word go round—* Ready!” (immense cheering) and when once they were ready, one month would be quite sufficient to sweep away te y last vestige of British rule from their sh ores! (Roars and thunders of approbation.) Let ue not, therefore (said Mr, G.), attempt to give advice to Ire sto the mode and the time of her struggle If the Andependence of freland could be effected with- out bloodshed, he (Mr, G,) should rejoice greatly at such an event; but if not—if the sacrifices of thou- sands of lives became necessary—then, he hoped that it would only’ be when, by that sacrifice. millions more would ke saved from sacrifice, Instead, thereforesof urging on or gonding the Irish patriots to premature action by anything which was said here this night. he weuld recominend that we say to Ireland, “Millions of hoarts are here on this side of the Atlantic which beat in sympathy for you;” and let us hope that they will take the proper time and proper action to secure the independence of their country. (Immense cheering followed Mr. Greeley, a8 he retired to sit down in the vacuum around him ) a Cries for O'Connor were then raised. It was, however announced that he was not present. Mr. x then led forward a gentleman whom he introuced to Mr. Greeley. Mr. Greeley then in- troduced this gentleman to the meeting, stating that it was Captain McReynolds, an Irish patriot, and a soldier, just returned from the wars of Mexi- At this moment an act of recognition took the Captain and the chairman mutually surveyed each other, when Mr. Greeley, with vivacity, rose and informed the audience that hie now reeognised the Captain, whom he had not known at first. He was aq patriotic Irishman, and he had known him as president & a repeal associ- ation in Michigan, several years ago, ‘This pleas- ing and interesting scene having terminated, Cap- tain McReynolds came forward, and standing at one end of the large and very empty space in which place | | Mr. Greeley was sitting all alone, on a large sofa, addressed the meeting as follows :— Mr. President, | must confess that this is a surprise ome, although I have been accustomed to surprises oflate. lam not, however, going to make a set speech befure this intelligent audience; I know my ground; I have long communed with the press on this subject, with those whose hearts beat true for the love of Ire- land in the city of New York. Yes, sir, | have known long and well the character of your people here, and the high talents among you, and tahonld not date to present myself before you to make a speech, But when I see such‘an array of freemen assembled im thelr ma jesty to mingle their sympathies on behalf of one of the noblest works of God, an honest man, John Mitchel! [Loud deep, and deafening roars of enthu- siastic applause resounded through the spacious build- ing at this name, and continued like thunder, or like the roar of mighty waters, for some time.] Yes, sir,—the felon Mitchel, (a ‘renewal of the same loud terrifictroar)—the man who dared to say," Ireland for the Irish.”” When [see such sympathy as that which I here witness, as a man, as a native of the Green Isle, | would spurn myself like adog, if I could deny the call thus made upon me. (Applause.) Ah, sir! this is a noble, mighty evidence of the spirit which has actuated the American people from the foundation of their government to the present moment, when the love of freedom inherent to them, is the spirit which moves them to act and express their sympathy against tyrants and tyranny! But, sir, | said | was not going to make a speech, 4 only came here to mingle my sympathy with this great assemblage of the friends of Ireland on this occasion. It has often been asked “what should America do for Ireland?’ 1 would answer, she should do what Ireland has often done for her! (Loud cheers.) She should sympathise with her in her struggle for freedom! (Here a loud voice strongly redolent of the brogue, cried out from the extreme part ofthe building, “No, she will fight for her.” This pledge of American pugnacity, coming from Kilkenny or Tipperary, and in genuine Cork brogue, was hailed with loud and rapturous cheers.) Capt. MeR. contin- ued—No, sir, the government of America can not fight for Ireland, but there are brave and honest hearts in America, which can nnd which havo a right to go where they please. ‘The American government can sympathise with Ireland; and let me tell you sympathy isa mighty engine, to stimulate and cheoutage the brave in deeds of glory. ‘This immense sympathy, which we seo here exhibited this night, will not smo- ther and be confined to this spot alone. {1 will burst forth from its barriers; it will rush forward like the light- ning flash; it will reach the remotest hearts of the people passing through towns and cities, «11:1 villages, men every where will catch the spark, it will kindle into a flame which, mounting upward to the highest heavens, will dazzle the eyes of the tyrant, while it will illume the path of the Irish patriot to froe- dom! Yes, sir, we must do all this; and it would be strange indeed, passing strange, if in free America, hearts were not found to sympathise with Ireland in her present situation. When we see a man, a patriot, striken down by the arm of despotism, will not America sympathise? Yes, my word for it, thia sympathy will be felt throughout the Union, and be extended to every heart. But there is more than sympathy which may be done. What is that? 1 will illustrate by an anecdote. It happened once that, in the streets ot Philadelphia, a poor man fell down, exhausted with faintness and distress. A crowd gathered round him, d hearing tell of his misfortunes, greatly sympathised with him. An honest Quaker stood by and expr eared, himself thus—‘Friends, you all sympathise with this man. How much do you sym- pathise? I sympathise five dollars.” That, contin- ued Capt. McR., is another kind of sympathy, and it may be shown without stepping beyond the pale ofthe lawa of the country, Mr. President, I have not been of late, in the habit of addressing a public meeting.— 1 have been dccupied in another sphere .of action. but when an occasion of this kind presents itself, though there may be some who may condemn, and perhaps, censure me, holding as I do, a commis- sion from the government of the country, for taking an active part in this meeting, yet my motto is “ Be just and fear not!” (Loud hurrahs and cheers.) Now, sir, | am free to confess that [ am not, in reference to this meeting, as concerns the subject of its call, | am not a fighting man, unless it be necessary. But I think ita soldier's duty, and the duty of every man who sympathises with Ireland, to contend, first peaceably for her liberty; but when forbearance ceases to be a virtue. then it becomes a right and a duty to use all the means which God and nature have given us.— (A tremendous outburst of cheers and applause.)— Are not the scenes which are daily passing sufficient to wake us up? What have we heard? That the pa- triot Mitchel is in chains, being carried away from Ire. land to teausportat How came he in this situa- tion? By # wuek trial, under the forms of English laws, by ® petjured judge, a pre-determined verdict anda basely pr d jury. (Here numbers of the audience began to hiss, intending it for the jury.) ‘The speaker thinking he was being hissed by some per- son for what he had raid. continued as follows :—You may hiss, but you canuct hiss from the record the his- torical fact. Isay the decision was made up before the jury went into the jury box; it was not for the decision of the jury, it ‘came from the castle {Here the hisses for the jury were repeated. with expla- natory cries of “hisses for the jury.”’ Captain McK- be- ing thus reassured, then proceeded.) Why was the hulk in readimess?» Why were ail the paraphernalia ready? Why was every thing ready, unless it was that it had been predetermined before what the sen- tence should be? I said before that America should do for Ireland what she has done for America. And has Ireland no claimsupon her? Yes ; the sons of Ire- land have fought by land and by sea for America. {Loud roars of enthusiastic applause.) Has not every battle-field of the Revolution been stained with the blood and covered with the bones of Irishmen? (Tumultuous applause.) Have you ever known or heard of an Irishman that ever de- serted the flag of his adopted country? Let me illus- trate the fidelity of my country people in standing by the flag of their adopted country. You have heard of Chapultepec, It was not only attacked but carried by the courage and bravery of the Americans, the Irish and others, At that attack, the 15th regiment was in want of a color sergeant; the colonel of that regiment, (along pause) Morgan, selected a man to bear the colors, an Irishman. ' He took them; orders were given to advance; the 15th led the ‘attack; then, midway between the base and the crown of the hill, a shot struck the brave Irishman who was carrying’the colors, and he fell weltering in his gore, but he heid ou to the colors and kept them strongly clenched in hir hand as he lay bleeding on the ground. An officer ran to him to et the colors—he grappled with him—h: made an effort and rose upon his knees; the blood was pouring from his forehead, and yet, in the pangs and insensibility of hastening death, he refused to part with the colors ; he said he would not part with then, except with life. That man was an Irishman! (Loud burst. of tremendous and enthusiastic applause aros at this announcement.) Let me not be understood a» detracting from the merits of others in thus speaking of my countrymen. Far from it. Butit is an histor: cal fact. In every contest in which I was a party each Irishman vied with each other, who should be the boldest in the battle. " (Tremendous cheering and hur- rahs.) Have we not, therefore, a right to expect, ay and to receive the sympathy of the great and free peo- ple of America? But I will trouble you no more; | ought to apologize for having detained you so long (Cries of go on, go on.”*) | willingly make one remark Ihave seen it stated in the papers how Mitchei was dragged from his family; how he was severed from the embrace of his wife and children! | have seen all that, I know what his feelings were. | know the sacrifice a man makes in such n case, I do not speak boastingly, but 1 can say. | have dono the same—I have suffered the same. tor what?) To fight under the ner of the stars and stripes (Cheers) And, if the time should come, { am ready again to rally under the flag of the land of my birth Joun McKeon then rose and said Genttemen—We have met together for the purpose of considering what response we shall make ‘6 the out- rage by the British government upow Jo!) Mitchel Uhé rights of the press and of liberty have ven invad. ed, and when that is done, matters hav reached a crisis, Known only under the most despotic rulers, We have arrived at that point when action ix necessary. | stand here as a single man. of this great city, and know not what may be the objects of the meeting, and I ask that every man may propose his views, that we may consult, and determine upon that whiche will be for the public weal. I want the thousands who hav not given the subject a consideration to feel the im- portance of immediate action, I wish to speak te those in power, There is some talk about a proclama tion from the Executive to suppress the movements of the friends of Ireland, in New York, Let no such pro clamation be issued. No doubt the British Minister or agent, in this city, will communicate to the Secre: tary of State, at Washington, that wrong is here. but let that Secretary of State reply that when the law is violated he can take the matter in hand When the British Minister refers to our talk in this city, lot the Secretary of State go back with him to the time when the’ banks of the Mississippi were bristled with payonets, when our own soil was invaded by British power, The Executive will not follow the advice of the Minister of England, but the precepts of Andrew Jackson, who drove them from the soil. As for one, | would say, let nostep be taken by the gov ernment until the law has been violated. We will try to keep the law, and while we do so, we do not intend tobe dictated to by the Minister of England. If we violate the law, then let us be tried and convicted. England does not care how much we talk if we do no- thing else. The United States reaches from Maine to Mexico, and a short distance into Mexico,and there are a few people on that «mall space of country who will be ready for action, when it isénecessary, Mrs. Mitchel requires our aid. She has been robbed, and the most tender ties which bind the heart, severed by the op- pressor’s hand. We can raise money for her and her children, and for Mr. Mitchel, too; but we do not in- tond to tell the British government what we are going to do, but after we have done with both of them, we shall have something more to do. Let there be societies raised in every quarter, and where there are not more than six friends of Ireland in a place, let them join to- gether and raise all the money they can; and when it is raived. it will be the ugliest purse England ever saw. She may bribe her judges and juries, but we can rend them money rufficient to enable them to strike the blow effectually MeKeon took his seat amid the goneral cheering of the whole house, ‘The Cramman here rose and announced, that z there were several preambles and resolutions to be submitted to the consideration of the meeting, which would now be read; whereupon, Eugene Casseriy, Esq., offered: the following, which were adopted by one unanimous voice :— tute under which John Mitchel in direct contravention of the li- berties of Irishmen—created offence before un- known to British law—was enacted specially to sup- press the growing spirit of Irish nationality—and was put in force against him with indecent haste; and ‘Whereas. It appears that this oppressive legislation being insufficient to obtain his conviction, until the further application of a partial judge, a partizan sh nit, and a packed jury, were freely used to that end ; an Whereas, The sentence passed by its inhaman seve- | rity and the needless cruelty and personal insult with which it was carried into effect, with the unfeel- ing robbery of John Mitchel’s desolate wife and chil- dren, by the confiscation of his property, bear no sort of proportion to the technical offence, and are an out- rage on justice, humanity and decency ; and Whereas, In truth John Mitchel was guilty of no act, save boldly and zealously demanding the restora- tion of his country’s national independence; and as- serting the natural right of the Irish people to recover it, if necessary, by force, a right never questioned, ex- cept in the despotic meridian of Russia, and over and over, within our own day, vindicated beyond appeal by the people of republican France and regenerated Italy and Germany, and to suppress the assertion of which right by special statutes and mock trials {s the last resort of tyranny that yet shelters itself behind the name of law; therefore be it by this meeting of citizens of the United States of America in the city and eounty of New York assembled, Resolved, That the trial of John Mitchel, his con- viction and sentence, witb all the attendant facts and circumstances, constitute an excess of arbitrary power, only equalled inthe moat disgraceful periods of Eng- lish history, and a gross invasion of the liberty of speech and of the pross, of the impartiality of the bench, and the trial by jury. Resolved, That the entire transaction, from its origin in the British House of Commons to its fit- ting close on the deck of the convict ship, is marked by such a spirit as divests it wholly of moral force, renders it inthe highest degree irritating and oppres- sive to the people of Ireland, and marks it as unbe- coming any government one degree removed from bar- barisin. Resolved, That by such a crime against the freedom, civilization and humanity of the age, the British gov- ernment has deliberately put itself out of the protec- tion of international law, and released all the conven- tional obligations that might heretofore have restrained the nations of the earth from giving the most effective and practical shape to the indignant sympathy with which they have ever regarded England’s long and cruel misrule of an unhappy people. Resolved, That while in the judgment of American freemen, the Irish people, at any time since the frau- dulent ‘and pernicious act of union, would have been entry justified in recovering, by the sword, their stolen liberties and independence, this last and worst outrage against John Mitchel,’ and through him. against all Irishmen, has absolved them before the civilized world from even the outward semblance of obedience to the British government, and reduced bi further submission toa question of expediency al ne. Resolved, That the transportation of the Irish pa- triot, John Mitchel, the gifted, the estimable, and the fearless—chained like a wild beast, to be for fourteen years the mate of the thief and the murderer, amid the unspeakable horror and degradation of a British con- vict settlement—capped the climax of English tyran- ny in Ireland, and by all the laws of God and the rights of man, was good canse tor the overthrow and annihilation, by the Irish people, of the British power in their country. Resolved, That in view of all the signs of the times, of the well-known determination of the Irish people to reclaim their national liberties at all risks, and of the courage which has ever been their prominent charac- teristic, we are warranted in assuming that their pa- tience under this great wrong was the result of a wise resolve not to be precipitated by any outrage of power intoa premature and ineffectual resistance. Resolved, That the spirit with which the conviction of John Mitchel was obtained. and with which it was received by the press and parliament of England, ha- ving extinguished the hope, to which the friends of Ire- land in America have ever clung, of a pacific settle- ment of the dark catalogue of Irish grievances, no- thing appears to be left to the Irish people in defence of themselves against the aggressions of power, but an appeal to the last resort of injured aattonat ‘and the time and the mode are simply considerations of pru- dence, to be decided by themselves. Resolved, That to anticipate or control such deci- sion, belongs not to the friends of Ireland in America, but it is their deliberate conviction, that when the hour comes in which a people, that long ago earned by patience under unexampled outrage, the right to resist, draws the sword against a power that has for- feited the protection of international obligations, it be- comes the duty of freemen everywhere, in the name of the sacred principle of the fraternity of nations, to tak re that Irish freedom is not borne down by des- perate odds, and of American freed m im particular, in their individual and sovereign capacity as the peo- ple, to repay, in measure and in kind, the infinite debt contracted in two wars by the republic of the United States to the people of Ireland, Resolved, That by his devotion to his country, and the courage with which he confronted the worst ven- geance of power, John Mitchel has raised himself to the high station of an Irish patriot. and in becoming a martyr to his country, has rendered his name glorious, and himself the centre of the admiration and deep sympathy of the civilized world. Resolved, That our admiration for him, is only equalled by our condemnation of the base means by which « ruthless government struck him down; and especially of the Attorney-General Monahan. whom, for his accumulated recreancy to his creed, his country, and his kind, we commend to the cordial ex- ecration of all true men. Resolved, That it is expedient to take immediate steps for the concentrated and united action of the various organizations of the friends of Ireland, through- out the United States, and that it be recommended to the provisional committee to proceed with all despatch for that end. Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions, signed by the officers of this meeting, be addressed to each of the Senators and Representatives from this State in the Congress of the United States, with a special reference to the third and eighth of the resolutions. Resolved, That in case of vacancies occurring in the provisional committee for Ireland, by resignation or other causes, during the year fur which they are ap- pointed. the said committee are authorized to fill such vacancies, : On motion severalgpersons were appointed to collect money to carry out the object of the meeting. The resolutions and pledge were here read by Mr. Eugene Casserly, and adopted, amid, loud +heering, when there were loud cries for * arles O’Conor.” Resolved. —That until John Mitchell is restored to liberty, and Ireland to independence, we will not pur- chase or consume any article of British manufacture ; and that we sign the accompanying pledge to that effect, and will each influence as many as possible to do likewise, PLEDGE. We, whose names are hereunto annexed, do solemnly pledge ourselves not to purchase or consume any a ticle of British manufacture until John Mitchel is re- stored to liberty, and Ireland to independence. Resolved—That a committee be appointed to procure printed copies of the pledge, and make arrangements for procuring signatures thereto, and collect the funds necessary for the purpose Mr. Gurety.—-My friends, Mr. O’Conor declines to speak, as he wishes to leave the speeches to American citizens. (Cheers.) He would prefer to hear General Walbridge, (Cheers. General Watnnivae here came forward amid loud and vehement cheering, and said he felt particular pleasure in coming forward to address the meetin (Cheers.) They claimed the right of expressing their sentiments in Aterica on the conduct of England to- wards Ireland, when tiat conduct was inconsistent with British law. (Cheers) It was by Irish aid they accomplished in America the first successful resistance o British oppression in America, (Cheers.) General y. here passed a high eulogy upon the lamented O'Connell, and went on to congratulate the meeting mm the present manifestation of popular feeling for Ire- land. [Applause and cheers.) When Washington wanted to accomplish any daring feat in his army he was wont to call upon an Irishman to effect it (Cheers ] General W. here again briefly adverted te the course pursued by the British government towards ireland. when he was interrupted by a loud noise from the gallery, from some man without a coat, and in his shirt sleeves, amid cries of “irish Orangeman,” * Dub- lin Castle hireling,’’ “Beware of Irish Orange spies.” The intruder was soon handed out the doors, when General W. continued his remarks laudatory of Irish valor, upon every battle fic. and particularly in aid- ing America in conquering its way to the Halls of the Montezumas. General W. concluded, when subscrip- tions continued to pour in ‘The Chairman then introduced to the meeting a Mr. Riley, who proceeded to make a few remarks, in which he stated that Richard Sheild and John O’Connell had voted for the passage of some ob- noxious law; when the confusion became so great that it was utterly impossible to understand a word he said ; and after several attempts to make him- self heard, but in vain, Mr. McKeon rose and spol: ogised for having*been somewhat, guilty of induc- ing Mr. Riley to address the meeting ; at the same time urged that the stranger should be heard through. Again Mr, Riley attempted to proceed with his remarks, when hisses and noises indes- cribable, brought him toa halt; and after looking about him for some time, observed—1 wasn’t | aware that I said anything to offend you.” Still the | confusion increased; the speaker, however, kept his temper, and good humoredly remarked—‘For my | soul, | didn’t know what 1 said,” which was 1 ceived with roars of laughter, which encour- aged Mr. Rily to make another effort; but, ala he discovered that the audience had setiled the question, so far as his remarks.were concerned, and he accordingly took his seat. Atthis stage, | Justice Bartholomew O’Connor proposed to add the | names of fifteen to those -of the provisional | committee, which he then read. [A Voice—All politicians.] Whereupon, Eugene Casserly rose and objected to any addition being made to the provisional committee; that it now consists of up- wards of fifty members; and tartly asserted, that if the gentlemen who had. offered to add certain persons to the provisional committee, had taken the trouble to examine the list he would have discovered that some of them were already on the committee. Mr. | O'Connor inquired which of them, which led to an angry altereation between the two. The chaurman decided that Mr. Casserly was entitled to the floor, and he continued by moving that the whole matter be referred to the provisional com- mittee—[a voice—* You want to monopolize the whole”]—as by pursuing the course proposed by Mr. O’Connor, ‘ioe was no knowing where they would stop; tor instance, said Mr. Casserly, “ be- cause Dick Jones gets up to-night and proposes his 15 favorites—Tom Smith gets up to-morrow night, proposes his 20 favorites, and why was the com- mittee to refuse one man more than the other? He then concluded by stating that he considered sixty to be a sufficient number to be on a com- mittee, unless the audience were prepared to show their preference for having 100 or 150 upon. it. Scarce had Mr. Casserly taken his seat, when John McKeon, Esq., instantly rose and enquired what obje: ian agela be offered against the names of those persons which had been read by Mr. O’Connnr; and after alluding to their irreproach- able character, said that he was «member of the Proysional Commtitee, that of the sixty members At their last’ meeting, he believed that there were only eighteen of them present; that for his part he wanted the mass to have control of the money, even if it required 100 or 150 of them.— What objection, then, could there be to the names proposed? [A voice—Because there are too many of them, already.] And for what? The speaker wanted to popularize the matter.— {A voice—Yes sir, but yourself first.) The District Attorney here endeavored to bring the intruder in- to a discussion, but the chairman said, “Come, Mr. McKeon, address the chair.” [Go on.] Mr.MeK. withsome feeling said—Here, in the presence of this assembly, I resign my position as a member of the provisional committee—(cries of “No, no”)— presuming that you would be on hand; but I will not resign if you require me to retain my position. It was also ‘a favorable, opportunity of making several articles of great necessity. _ After some further remarks from Mr. McKeon in favor of adding the proposed names to the pro- visional committee, he sat down amidst considera- ble excitement. _Dr. Honan then rose and appealed to the au- dience, whether they had ever Known him as an active, political partisan, also as regards the prin- ciptes which had actuated him. Having received what appeared to be a satisfactory account of the occurrence, he also begged to withdraw his name from the list of presidential candidates. Dr. H. next addressed the meeting, and spoke against the course which several papers had pursued in re- lation tothe meetings held by the Irish here in re- ference to the situation of their countrymen at home. Mr. Hennessey, of Brooklyn, followed, and con- demned in forcible language the conduct of the two sections of the Irish party here towards each other, on the score of political) jealousies, &c. At a late hour, the » papers eae the meetin; were thrown overboard, and the meeting adjourne in the utmost state of corifusion Great Irish Meeting at Fort Green, Brooklyn. A large and enthusiastic mass meeting of the friends of Ireland, consisting of the ladies of Brook- lyn, and many from New York, together with an immense mass of the inhabitants in general, amounting, it was estimated, to about five thou- sand persons, assembled at Fort Green last evening, about half-past seven o’clock, in com- pliance with acall of the Irish Republican Union, for the purpose of adopting an address to Mrs. Mitchel, wife of the Irish patriot and exile; and also to adopt the necessary steps te forward the cause of the Irish people in the pre- sent hour of their difficulty and peril. About half-past 5 o’clock, the “ Irish Brigade,” headed by an excellent brass band (Manahan’s Emerald band), proceeded from their original head-quarters, Shakspeare hotel, in procession, headed by ti bearer of their favorite weapon, an “Irish pike,” and passed the Catherine ferry, proceeding through the principal streets to the ‘place of meet- ing. ‘The procession had a fine and imposing appearance, and on arriving at the fort the entire body was greeted with the most vehement and enthusiastic cheering. The brigade marched in double and aa file, and went through some manauvres on the ground before the meeting was called to order, when, on motion of Mr. James Bergen, Patrick Farrell, Esq., of Brooklyn, was unanimously called to the chair. Thomas Hayes acted as secretary. The Cuainman having briefly congratulated the meeting on the enthusiasm manifested by those who had assembled, called for the reading of the address to Mrs. Mitchel, when Mr. Bergen was loudly called for, and proposed the following address for adoption :— Peerless woman! Wife of John Mother of his children! Daughter of Ireland! ‘The free peo- ple of a free land, wafttheir blessings, their strongest sympathies, from full hearts.across the broad Atlantic, to comfort you in your sorrows, and to strengthen you in the hour of your trials. Among our twenty imil- lions, there is not a human being, who would not give to your lonely home, the tribute of a tear, were it not that their hot blood rushes impetuously, to shed itself in avenging your and Ireland's wrongs. Whilst eve- ry pulsation of our united hearts here, upon this green field—made sacred to us, forever. by the foot- steps of America’s immortal Washington—beats warmly for you and for Ireland, the curses of our fathers, husbands, brothers and sons, long, loud and deep, are launched upon the despotic British government, who have robbed Ireland in robbing you. Yes! Wife of glorious Mitchel! Yours shall yet be atriumph. It is decrecd that you shall have your husband joyfully restored to you, to his children and to Ireland—perhaps as the future President of an Irish republic. Hope on! Your love, your hope, and a peo- ples’ longings, for liberty, shall not be disappointed Time shall not write another dark spot upon Ireland's history, or a wrinkle upon your fair brow, before Ire- land shall stand proudly a nation among nations, and your patriot husband, a freeman, independent among Tepublicans, upon his native soil. Dearly beloved and adopted daughter of enslaved Ireland! Were it not that it weuld be an insult to the generous hearts of your native land, we would invite you, for we already know you would be welcome. to a temporary home at America’s proud capital, at Wash- ington, by the side of the wife of the chief magistrate of our happy republic; and we know that she would fondly cherish and love you, as the exiled, patriotic daughter of an oppressed people, and the fond wife of nd’s true, firm, and bold champion. But you have a home in every American heart, and your own heart shall not long be desolate, ‘The heart of Ireland shall not long droop in slavery, Our true men—your firmest friends—have sworn upon the altar of liberty, that, let worst come that may, the pike must be the pen, and blood the ink, to write Ireland's Declaration of Inde- pendence, and that John Mitchel shall return in triumph to witness the signing and sealing of Ireland's Magna Charta, We implore you, devoted lady, to be for us, and our oppressed race, the unbending wxecutrix of John Mitchel’s principles. We adjure you to suffer no com- promise to be effected between the tyrants and the people. ‘They have plundered us—they have scattered us into exile all over the earth—torn us from the arms of our parents, brothers, sisters, and friends. We would warn you against the “ boons”’ of Britain, which have always covered concealed poison. Be not yourself deluded, nor suffer others to be deluded by the presence of England's Queen in Ireland, or by her courtly promises or proe She comes but to de- lude, “Even were England's monarch to call together a meeting of the landlords of Ireland in Dublin, and designate that assembly a “ parliament,’ it would be but to appease the clamor of the unwary—to deceive and divide the determined friends of national inde- pendence into fragments, marked for future conquest by gold and by patronage. No, most injured lady ! Hold fast, we beseech you, by the immortal truths of your pure-minded husband, Teach these to the pro- ple at every risk, Let the governtnent go on prosecut- ing these principles in whatever garb they may appear —whether denominated the voice of the © felon,” the - exile,” or the “martyr.’’ We will continue to pur- chase, and to read, whatever newspaper you publish, and to cheer on our brothers, our husbatids, and our friends in their efforts to uphold the principles of your husband, even though these efforts should bring them to a premature grave We hositate not, on account of our sex, especially at this moment, to express what we feel and know to be truth, because we never can forget, that the mighti- est revolutions of nations have been effected by patri- otic women, Spain was redeemed from seven centu- ries of bondage to the Moors, by tho wisdom and firm- ness of the Christian princess Isabella, France was redeemed from British dominion by the heroism of Joan of Aro; and Ireland was saved from an, inglorious sub- mission to William the Third, by the heroic women of Limerick. Many incidents are recorded on the page of sacred and profane histor; Go on, then, with fortitude, exalted lady! Teach the people, a® John Mitchel taught them, that the land, and the water, and the air, and the animals, the birds, and the fishes, were created by God, for the use of the people who work; that the “higher classes,”’ as they are called, have assumed to be proprietors of theso, without any authority from God or man, and baye combined | i rob the people, and pay foreign robbers to suppor | them, Continue, as your husband began, to dispel this de- lusion ; be the centre of our hopes and the standard of | our patriotism ; and an admiring world will speedily | fly to the rescue of you, of Ireland, and of Mitchel ! | The Cuainman having put the question on the | adoption of the address, the immense assemblage, who were still gathering, responded with the ut- | most enthusiasin, amid vehement and prolonged | cheering. |. Mr. THomas Mooney here lowing resolutions :— | Resolved, That the real wants of Ireland at this mo- | ment are, a want of republican spirit, and a want of military science. Resolved, That the object of the Irish Republican Union is, to supply her with republican spirit and mili- tary science, in the persons of a few thousand Ameri- canized Irishmen, who are now ready and willing to embark in her battle, with the necessary qualifications, namely—the spirit of the republican and the skill of the experienced soldier. Resolved, That we call upon all those who agree in these principles, to rally now at once, to enable the committee, by funds, tc send home the men who are now ready to start. Resolved, That two of the “fair daughters of Colum- bia” be selected by this committee, to proceed to Dub- lin, to present the address to Mrs. Mitchel Mr. M. 'T. O'Connor, of the Irish Volunteer, wes here loudly called on to address the meeting in support of the resolutions. He said, that they had met to-night, to read an ad- dress to Mrs. Mitchel, the wife of the so-called Irish felon; and that along with that address, the first deputation would be sent to assist in putting down the British flag and tearing it in pieces. He called upon every man to come forward and subscribe to assist in sending republican emigrants into Ireland, Mr. 0’Con- nor was loudly cheered throughout. _ R. T. Ryan, being called on, said :— That they had met to-night, on “a fort whero British valor was tested under the immortal Wash- ington, and found wanting; and. that the place would add spirit and nerve to every Irish arm to.build up an Irish nation. He said, they met not alone to call out vengeance on the British govern- ment, for John Mitchel, but for the 27,000 Irish that Queen Bess banished to Bermuda and the West India Islands, for loving their country. M.'T. O’Connor had told theth that ho had engaged in the contost, and that he was ready to lead a band of devoted men in the struggle for ireland’s fndependence; he would tell the vast assemblage before him, that men wore pledged tothe cause that had character. reputation, wealth, and were ready and willing to risk all in the cause of Irish liberty. ‘The West was awake to Irelaad’s wrongs and would speak out in this-contest, and sent her men and her money to achieve Ireland's independence. — (Mr. R. was loudly cheered throughout.) Mr. R. said he would introduce to them Mr. Sanders of England, asoldier, a scholar, anda gentleman, who would ad- dress them. Mr. S. said, although he was an Englishman, yet he was an Irishman at heart, and was with them, and would give them his life for the restoration of Irish indepen- dence. ; Money here came pourin: cretaries could scarce atten¢ ness; and, among the donors, were many of the fair sex of Brooklyn, who evinced a wondrous spirit on the occasion. The meeting then adjourned untit this evening, when funds will be received for the same object. Several speakers will be present. The metald band kept up the harmony of the even- ing, and played some soul-stirring airs, after which the meetiug separated, giving three cheers for the star-spangled banner, three for FortGreen, three for General Washington, three for the men that fought with him, and three for an Irish’ republic. * The Irish brigade excited great enthusiasm, led by Mr. Bergen through Brooklyn and up Fulton street, giving the Herald office three Irish cheers, and Naving proceeded to the Shakspeare, dispersed in great Shormony and good order, with a determina- tion to make another meeting, of ten thousand triends of Ireland, to-night, on the most elegant prominence near New York. This Union is real- ly a “fraternization” for Ireland, and we do not see in it the cloven foot of interterence in Ameri- can politics. Hurrah for an Irish republic! upon proposed the fol- The Debate on the Navigation Laws of Eng land, in the British Parliament. In the British House of Commons, on the Ist inst., Lord Joun Russev. said, that if the resolu- tion upon the navigation laws should be agreed to and reported that night, ha would propose to go into Committee of Supply this day, so as to enable the honorable and learned member to bring on his motion with regard to the recent occurrences at Madrid. Should that not be thé case, and the de- bate be again adjourned, he would propose to con- tinue it to-day; in which case, should it be brought to a close, he would move to go into Committce of Supply on Monday. ee the debate on the navigation laws was theu resumed by Mr. Morratr, who contended, that their repeal would be found to be as beneficial to the different interests of the country as had been the other modifications which had been recently effected in our commercial system. i Mr. Robinson opposed the proposition of the government, thinking that but the feeblest and most inconclusive reasons had been advanced for the repeal of a code of sych transcendant import- ance, It wasnot called for by the country, nor was it justified by any consideration of justice or expediency. He could not conceive why it was that the government persisted in the measure, un- jess it was that they had so far committed them- selves with their supporters, that they could not re- de. By its recent legislation Parliament had ruined the colonies, and was now called upon to indemnity them at the expense of the shipowners. The honorable gentleman then defended the character and conduct of British masters and mates, and read the letters of four of our consuls in support of what he affirmed in their behalf. He then attacked Mr. Ricardo, whom he compliment- ed, by telling him that he regarded him @ no au- thority on many points treated of in his Anatomy of the Navigation Laws,” a work which, with the exception of the historical facts which it con- tained, was “one tissue of ribaldry and preju- dice.” Mr. Mrrener, in supporting the measure, adduced agreat number of facts in proof of the charges which had been laid against the masters of British ships—charges from which he entirely exonerated the captains of vessels engaged in the [ast India and China trade, as indeed the long voyage trade generally. If we afforded tacilities to the im- portation of goods, this country would become the depot of the whole of Europe. The Marquis of Granny could not understand tlie eulogy which the last speaker had passed upon the @aptains of vessels engaged in the long voyage trade, seeing, that by Hanes TA the governmenvhe would deprive them of that trade, and confine them to that or the coast. The measure of the govern- ment was fraught with danger to our commercial marine, and consequently to that maritime superi- ority which was the chiet source of our strength. It was of no use blinking the point, we could not compete with foreign shipping. If it could be proved to him that we could, he would abate his opposition to the proposal submitted to the House. How could we, when foreign ships were built for could be manned and navigated far more cheaply than ours? The ri which they ran, and, the dangers which they incurred by the repeal of the navigation laws, were certain and great, whilst the benefits to accrue from it e trifling and con) tural, There was no necessity for such a measure. On the contrary the feeling of the country was that these laws should not be tampered with. He trust- ed that the House would maintain them in their integrity. speedh of the noble lord, observed that th ments which he had used were on a ich had been advanced on former occasions by party with which he « as the goble lord asserted it to be, to embark upon any more fr unWise to ren exposed the colonial and agricultural interests to. | unrestricted competition, now to refuse to move either backwards or forwards. More than once had the Protectionists said that they would not object to free trade, if all were ahke subjected to it. Sir John Tyrell, speaking in their behalf, once said that he would have no objection to it if they “would hold the dish even” That was what they now proposed to do, by moving forward in justice to those interests with which Parliament had already dealt. If the arguments used by the oppo- | site party, to the effect that Englishmen could not | build or navigate ships so well or so cheaply as | foreigners, was well founded, they would only urge him all the more to enable English merchants, man- | ufacturers, and consumers to seek the atd of foreign ships, if it suited their convenience and their pock- ets, If Englishmen could build nothing better than a Chinese, junk, was that a reason why they | should drive fofeign ships from their ports! ‘The more infferior their ships were, the greater was the necessity for applying to them the principle of competition, Bat our ships were not infertor to those of the foreigner, nor had we anything to a | prehend from his competition. It was now uni- versally admitted that the navigation laws could | not stand as they were; but they were told that, in altering them, they must not surrender the fun- damental principle which lay at their foundation, und was the basis of our naval greatness. Lut argu- 1 » trade experiments, it was far more sin where they were, and having one half the cost of British vessels, and whilst they | Mr. Mixer Gipson, in briefly adverting to the what was this great fundamental principle? The navigation laws were but a collection of confused prohibitions on imports. An Englishman could export in any ship he pleased. He could also im- port in any ship he pleased, provided that that which he imported was not for the consumption o' the people of England. If it was for their con- suption, it could only be imported in a particular way, and by restricted means, What he contended for was, that if a ship, come from what quarter she might, entered our ports, laden either with food or any other article for the consumption of the people, we should not drive her trom our ports. The policy of the navigation laws was tenable countries tocar- TRIPE themselves, but not to carry for one another. hat object could be served by this, in the pre- sent state of the world’s affairs ? What had they to fear from competition? Whom had they to fear? All parties agreed that the Americans were our greatest rivals. But, by owr present system, we pro- tected American vessels in the carrymng trade between the two countries against the competition of other countries. Wewere, -therefore, by that system, building up to acertain extent, the marine of that very people whom we regarded as our most formi- dable competitors. The right, honorable gentle- man then drew the attention of the House to the practical nature of the proposal made by the go- vernment, which was a proposal to repeal in effect at the same time the navigation laws both of Eng- land and America. The alternative before them was to leave both systems intact, and to bring down upon themselves in addition their probable exclusion from the German ports. If they rejected the proposition submitted to them they would deal the greatest blow upon the shipping interest itself that they conld casaibly inflict. “phe right: hon. entleman then glanced at the colonial and naval ranches of the question, and concluded a speech, which was listened to with marked attention throughout, by expressing an earnest hope that, with a view to. the furtherance of all interests, particularly of the shipping interest itself, the House would approve of the proposition submit- ted to it by the government. On resuming his seat he was greeted with loud cheering from the ministerial side ot the House. “ : Mr. Henry agreed with Mr. Gibson, that this was a question which should be decided upon great and general principles affecting the empire, but widely differed with him as to what these princi. ples were. The measure, like many that preceded it, Was prosecuted in a sordid spirit, the real nature of which no eloquence could conceal, and before which every consideration of national honor and security must give way. If they were to retain in their hands a great empire, knit together by the ocean, they must not part with the supremacy of the seas, which they would run great risk of losing by the abolition of the navigation laws. The hono- rable gentleman then advanced a serie#of grave charges against certain parties in office, who had got up an apparently strong case against the mas- ters and crews of British vessels—a case which they had substantiated by evidence which they had suborned for the purpose. In all the consular let- ters, which formed an important feature of this case, and which contained such slanders against our seamen, there was an admission of their supe- riority so far as seamanship at least was concerned. As te their habits, the consuls only saw them ashore; and many a man, who might be intempe- rate and irregular in his habits ashore, might be a sober and good seaman at sea. The evidence of the 71 consuls who had replied to the circular letter addressed to them, was so contradictory, that it was in his opinion “not sufficient to hang a dog upon.” [twas thus that a meritorious body of men were slandered behind their backs, in order to get up a case for the government, on which to base a measure like that then before the House. Before concluding, he again drew the attention of the House to the risks to which they exposed the coun- try by embarking on a scheme of perilous legisla- tion, ditt which but little advantage could ever ba secured, On the motion of Lord Inagsrre, the debate was then adjourned. The other business was then dis , posed of, and the House adjourned. Intelligence from Mexico, [From the New Orleans Crescent, June 12.) are in receipt of files of the Free American 3d inst., by the U. 8. transport ship Ameri- can, Capt. Stuart, which left Vera Craz on the 4th inst., and arrived at the Baliz H The official announcement o' the treaty by the Me ngovernment having been received at Vera Cruz, the 190 soldiers, composed of Company F, 4th Infantry, Company K, 6th In- fantry, and 33 recruits tor general service, were not permitted to land, but were ordered to return to this city. As soon, therefore, as Capt. Howe’s Company (G, 2d Dragoons) had been taken on board, the American sailed for this port. Private Harper, Company G, 2d Dragoons, died at sea, on the 8th inst., of chronic diarrha@a; James Soloman, Company G, 5th Tennessee Volunteers, died of the same disease on the 9th. It is with pleasure that we witness that our coun- trymen in Vera Cruz are taking the necessary steps to give timely aid, to the unfortunate sufferers of Yucatan. Capt. Taylor, of the Twiggs riflemen. and Capt. Tenbrink, ex-sheriff of Vera Cruz, an ex-Ist Lieutenant in that company of Lousiana boys commanded by Capt. Blanchard at Monterey, and at the bombardment of Vera Cruz, have taken the initiative step, and ask for men who wish to follow their example. We have no doubt that their efforts will be crowned with success, and that in a few days four hundred noble hearts will have offered their blood for the relief of the im- plonng families who are menaced by the dreadful nife of the blood-thirsty savages. ‘The lists are fast filling up with the names of volunteers. On the Ist instant, the civil authority of the city of Vera Cruz was delivered to the Mexicans. The ‘star-spangled banner,” however, still waves proudly over the city and castle, and under weak dt protection we still breathe the air of iberty. Capt. Taylor, of the Twiggs riflemen, and twenty-five of his men, came through from Jalapa (distance 70 miles) in 11 hours, as an escort to Major Graham, bearer of the ratified treaty. This, we believe, is the quickest time ever made on this road without change of horses. Dr. Vanderlindin, chief surgeon of the Mexican army, arrived here on Wednesday last from the city of Mexico, He is expelled from the country for not having followed the army in its disorderly retreat from the capital. We understand that instead of Ampudia, it is Senor Quijano who will come to Vera Cruz as Governor. the ratification of Major E. Vandeventer, 13th Infantry. Capt. G. Mor- ris, 4th Infantry; Capt. M. S. Hone, 2d Dragoons; First Lieut, S. Norvell 5th Infantry; First Lieut. G. W Clutter, 13th Infantry; Surgeon’ D. L NeGugin, 15th Infantry, U.S.A, and Mr. Samuel Jobson, late Inspector U.S, Customs at Vera Cruz, The New Orleans papers of the 13th instant state that the brig Helen tad arr The papers contain the proceedings at Queretaro, ratifying the treaty, Mr. Sevier was sick, but Mr. | Clitiord was actively engaged in furthering the ar- from Vera Cruz.— rangement tor the withdrawal of the troops. The brig Selina had also arrived from Havana. The local news she brings is, however, unimportant,— ‘The affairs of Yucatan are improving. Miscellaneous. The dedication of the new cabinet and observa- tory at Amherst College, isto take place on the 23th inst. Last Sunday was the longest day of the year. A recruit named Dawson, a native of North Carolina, was killed on the 19th inst., at Car= lisle, Pennsylvania, by a kick from his horse while leading him to water, Col, May has just | received orders from Washington to discharge all the recruits enlisted forthe war now in garrison | there. Passengers by the steamship America arrived in [Montréal on the 15th inst., having made the pas- | sage from Liverpool in but a litde more than twelve days. ws James Prentice, of the Shakespeare coffee house, Louisville, who was shot a few days since by Jackson Banton, has since died of his wounds, | The fishing company established at Glou | last winter, for the purpos er e of buying and packing 5 fat for the southern market, was not success tu The Pearl street house at Albany, was destroyed by fire on the night of the 18th ‘inst; loss about 85,000. Counterfeit bills of the denomination of $3, on the Agawam Bank, Springfield, Mass., have been put in circulation. At the Court of Common Pleas in Northampton, Mass., last week, Henry Potter recovered of the town of Ware, $1,865 60, for injuries received from a defect in the road, by which his wagon was bro- ken, and he was thrown out with great violence, A little fishing schooner was lying at the whart at Salem last week, manned by ‘skipper Marshall aged 78; his brother, aged 76; another man aged 76, and a boy 65, The vessel is 45 years old. The skipper has followed the pursuit from the age of nine years,