The New York Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1848, Page 2

has ertitied hime-tf to the lasting gratitude of the weeeh hemae igen, sad of (hoqeentenuneiinee Gomeaaiey, After a few words from Mr. Sreries C. Parcurrs, of Moas.. Mr. Doviey Frec, of New York. was requested to speak. but declined saying it was too late He would add. however, in the language of the noblest of English | porte | “Now is the winter of om Made gloric H@ would add further. before moving an adjournment, thi Rey hea that day laid their platform and ra -ed | their standard, and respecting it, he would repeat the | words of one of our own poets Ferever flont thet rtandard ») cet, thes the foe, but trl: be Dfreedom’s soil beneath our And Heedom's banner waving o'er us Saying this he moved an adjeurnment, which was ed. Ard thus terminated the proceedings of this | memorable convention NEW YORK HERALD. 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Avg. 16, Wednesday... 0.00.06. «++ 21,408 copies ‘The publication of the Morning Edition of the Herald com- menced yesterday at 10 minutes Sctore 4 ovclock, and fnlshed at 10 minutes part7 o'clock; the first Afternoon Edition com. | menced at 10 minutes pas: ] o'clock, and ed at 10 minutes o'clock; the second at $,and finished at 10 minutes past lock. The State of Mexico—The Prospect Ahead. By recent intelligence trom Mexico, we learn | that the revolution, of which the celebrated Paredes | and the notorious Father Jarauta were the origina- iors, has been suppressed with but little loss of life, as is usual in Mexican revolutions, and that internal peace prevails in that country at present, Very few of our readers, we are confident, will regret the manner in which that graceless scamp, Jarauta, was punished when he was captured by 4 the government forces under General Bustamente. A great villain has in his case been removed from the world ;_ and it is a singular fact, that although clergyman as he was, or at least had been, even in Catholic Mexico, his death by execution gave universal satisfaction. As much from the recent war with that country, as from her contiguity to our own territory, the Mexican republic will be always regarded with interest by the people and press of the United States. We gotinto a war with her, as much through the over-weening vanity and folly of her statesmen and generals, as any thing else. We ched her, and have got paid for th | | Georgia. . | Arkansas Panty Estimares oF rue Presi (DRENTIA 1 Exsc- Tion.—The following table shows the calculations of the respective friends of Gen. Taylor, as the | whig candidate for the Presidency, and those of Gen. Cass,as the demoeratic candidate for the same, We present these estimates in this form, that 1t may be seen, at one view, how, or in what | manner, reasonable men of each party expect to elect their candidates, ‘While, however, the feel- ings of the democrats are rather those of hope than confidence, the whig friends of Gen. Tay- lor, apparently, entertain no doubt of succe: Dem, Carounation. Taylor, Cass. oe 9 Maine..... New Hampshi: Vermont. . Massachusetis . Rhode Island. Soube! Maryland Virginia. . "th Carolina. th Carolina. * wont Florida, . , Alabama... Louisiana . . Texas. . Mierissippi. » + @om> © 2 ©! 18 a 2 Tennessee Kentueky hio India Mlinois Missour! Michiga low: Wis one: Peer te 206 84 110 180 States in italics voted for Mr. Clay in 1844, giving him 105 electoral votes; fifteen States, with 170 votes, voted for Polk ; and four | States, viz: Florida, Texas, Iowa, and Wiscon- sin, with 15 electoral votes, have since been ad- mitted into the Union. z It will be noticed that neither the whigs nor the democrats consider the electoral vote of New | York as necessary to elect their respective candi- dates ; nor do either of the two national parties admit the probability of Van Buren receiving a single electoral vote in the Union. As a matter of curiosity, however, we give the following “ free soil” calculation :— ‘The Cincinnati Herald gives the following revised calculation of the result of the next Presidential elec- tion :— + Free Soil. Cass. Taylor. Mastachusetts ae Mirsiseippi. . New Jersey Main Mino Delawi Ete alba New Hampshire. . Missouri... ....+ Maryland ..... Pennsylvania Arkansas. . North Carolina. Rhode Island. Texas....... South Carolina. Connecticut. . Georgia Vermont. Virgini: New York. Alabama Ohio. Florida elie Ses. wy ‘Wisconsin Kentuchy. Michigan . Tennessee . Iowa... 158, The last calculation, the editor of the serves, may appear to many too strong for free soil ; yet it was made on due consideration, and by men of Sound judgment, who have no personal interest in the 29 108 Herald ob- result. The great contest appears to be between Van Buren and Taylor. Cassis out of the way. Present appearances, however, indicate that the election will 01 Chosen thane, io ene can Ar pontnet, WHR tay cee tainty. é ; There is one gratifying view to take of these estimates, namely, that each of the “three great parties” is satisfied. But the free soilers are the most modest in their calculatioi German CorresponpeNce.—It 1s somewhat singular, that on two or three occasions recently, the foreign correspondence of several of the American papers, dated from Berlin, has been soundly ¢ expense which her drubbing cost us. The opinion | and prejudices of her leading me have been | changed by the results of the contest; and here | after, if thatcountry will but settle down and be- have itself, the relations between it and the United States will be of 2 more intimate and friendly | character than they ever have been. Now that | the refolution has been effectually suppressed, we | hope that Mexican statesmen will devote all their | energy to the resuscitation of their country From internal discord, they are, according to present | appearances, safe; and there is a man at the head of | the government who can, we think, justly lay claim to be more honest and patriotic than any that has ruled the destinies of that country since the | first subversion of the government. Herrera has always acted as a patriot. He saw the folly of | Mexico engaging in a war with this powerful | republic, and sought to avert it, kaowing that it | could end in nothing but misfortune to his coun- | try. His peace counsels, however, did not pre- | vail, and for entertaining them, and showing a | desire to prevent hostilities, he was rudely hurled | from the Presidential chair. The result of that | war has shown to the Mexican people the wisdom | of his opimons; and now, after the termination of hostilities, we find him again in power. With such aman, Mexico may yet hold up her head among the nations, and cut a more resp ble figure im the world than she has done since her independence of Spain was achieved. With the annual payment of five millions of dollars from the United States, and with the revenues of Mexico, Herrera can strengthen his position, and, perheps, lay the foundation of a permanent and stable government, for years to come, in that | country. There can be no doubt thatif this be accomplished, foreign enterprise and foreign ca- pital will meke its way there, the rich mineral | and agricultural resources of the soil will be de- veloped, and where now there 1s nothing but stag- nation, the busy hum of industry will be heard, and the people will be improved. Such, we would fain have Mexico, and a few yéars of such prosperity as would flow from good and permanent government in that country, would mwke it one of the most favored in the world. | With our experience of it, however, and the la- | ment.ble sp he has presented for a ctacle which s numbe ast, serious doubts and mis- giving be entertained whether she | will ever rise above | present level, Itiscer- | tain that the more anarchy there may be there, | he more the likelihood of its being swallowed | up by the United States of the North Tne New Sovrnern Mam Conrract—The tavorite steamer Southerner, Captain Berry, hoists Cave Johnson’s banner on her next trip to Charles- ton. The contract completed recently by the Post Office Department,with the owners of the splendid steam-packets Northerner and Southerner, takes | eflect on Saturday next. This is an excellent ar- rangement as far as it goes, and will give us the great Southern mail, due on Wednesday, one day | earlier. The steamers invariable arrive on Tues- | day moming, and but for the miserable quaren- tine regulations, their arrival at the dock would be reported from about 10 to 12 o’elock ench Mon- day evening, Tue Streamer Crescent Crry, hence, arrived at New Orleans on the morning of the 10th instant, having stopped at Havana. She will not be laid up in September, as was proposed, but will be de- spatched again on the Ist proximo. Sauine or sue Asenica.—The British mal steamer Ametica, sailed at 12 o'clock yesterday, for Halifax and Liverpool, She carried out forty-two passengers for Liverpool and eight for Halifax. Among the latter we notice the name of Bishop Hor specie |}: amounts Hughes, of New York to only $1,506 | readers cannot have identically the same. ne paper would publish a letter from ‘its own correspondent” in that place, giving a view, of German politics, and another one would do the same on that day or the next; and 1¢ happened on each occasion, that the letters of these correspondents were near copies of each other. The readers of the correspondence in question, have, we suppose, remarked the comnci- dence, and have doubtless wondered at it. A few words will suffice to explain the matter. ‘Three or four parties in Berlin have formed a company, hired an office, which they style the Bureau de Correspondence, and have written speci- men lettere{to many of the American papers, with the hope of being engaged permanently by them as their Berlin correspondents. They lithograph their letters, and of course, asjall are the same, there is no diflerence between them when publish- ed in print. We shall not have any thing to do with this ope'ation, We prefer employing our own cor- respondents—gentlemen who write for the Herald exclusively. It ismore expensive to do so, but it is more satisfactory. ENiistMents ano THE Hanras Corpus. failed to remark the number of discharges that have been made re cently by our judges, under the habeas corpus, minors who have enlisted in the naval and mi tary service of the United States. It is but a short time since the United States frigate Cumberland arrived in this port; yet, on every day since she came into our waters, the time and attention of our judges have been oceupted in granting dis- cha parties seeking to be discharged having enlisted while under age. Every one of those recruits costs the United States government more or less, accord- ing to the pertod of time that has elapsed from the enlistment to the discharge. or two since that a minor was discharged, whose expense to the government was over one hundred dollars in pay, rations, and money expended in teaching him music. We cannot but think that there is a laxity in the recrniting service, und that the sooner it is corrected the better. We are certain that any re of | eruting officer, of ordinaay perception, can tell at a glancegwhether a recruit is under age or not, in a majority of instance Surely it is but seldom that a man of common sagacity cannot pronounce whether an individual 1s seventeon, eighteen, or twenty-one years of age; and if the recruiting offi- cer have any serupleson the point, why not au- thonze him to require proof that the applicant for enlistment is of full age, other than the party’s own aseeveration to the fact We much fear that the payment ot two dollars, for each recruit enlisted, is at the bottom of the evil. If it 1s, it ought to be abolished, Marine Affairs, Annivat or re Gavveston.—This steamer, under | command of Capt. Crane, arrived last night from New Orleans, having left on the afternooa of the 8th inst. Sbe comes here, as is usual at thie season, to be over- hauled and repaired The passengers held « meeting on board, when the following resolutions were passed :— Resolved, That in parting with Captain John R. Crane, of the steamer Galveston, we deem it a pleasure apd a duty to give expression of our opinion of his conduct a# @ gentleman and a commander, on the delightful trip which is about terminating. Durin, the rapid voyage im the strong, swift, and well formed yersel under his command, not a circumstance has cccurred which could elicit the least complaint. Am- ple accommodations, abundant fares attentive off- cers and dcmesties, have combined to make the voyage the mort agreeable which we have ever enjoyed. Resolved, That the above resolution be communi- cated to Capt, Crane, and the proceedings of this meeting be published in the New York and New Or- Jeans papere Signe A. MONTANYE, Chaigman into the House of Representatives. Whe will be | under the babyj act, as it is called—the | It was only a day | I I I mT ee ee A RE EEE Bowery Tueatee.—This bouse was well filled last evening by s highly respectable audience, who all evineed much delight at the manner in which the va- rious performances it off.’ The first piece played, ‘was the opera of ‘ Cinderella," with Miss Tayloras the eharming Cinderella herself ; Mr. Dunn as the Prince Dandini, Mr. Warden; Stevens as the worthy old Pom- polino, ‘These performers all did remarkably well, in- deed. Miss Taylor's execution of the really difficult music in her part, showed, that beauty of voice in her is also accompanied with a scientific knowledge of music. Seldom, indeed, has an actress acquired so much popularity. in such a comparatively short space of time, as Miss T. has; and it is that kind of popular. ity which will last, too, as it is founded on true merit. Mrs. Phillips and Miss Barber played the parts of the shrewish sisters, with much vivacity and humor ; Ste- vens’ Pompolino was excellent; Mr. 8. is certainly a most versatile and excellent actor, and is a most valua- ble member of the company, both as actor and stage manager. Messrs. Dunn and Warden performed the partsof the Prince and Dandini, very cleverly, much more £0 than we thought they would. Altogether, the opera went off in excelient style, and every one was well satisfied, The grand drama of “ Nick of the Woods,” concluded the performances. This is # very favorite drama, and always well received. ‘To-night, “ Cinderella” will be rey ed with the same cast. Af- ter it, the ballet of “La Fleur de Champ”’ will be pro- duced, and Miss Julia Turnbull and Mr. G. W. Smith will take the principal parts. All the unpleasant feel- ings which were unfortunately displayed the other evening, on the occasion of these performers’ appear- subsided, and all will now go “merry asa arriage bell.” ‘The farce of “ Crimson Crimes” will conclude the performances. Nimio’s Turanne, Astor Piace.—If the legitimate drama have no resting-place in England, and if opera and ballet be the only drawing attractions all over the continent of Europe, it is some consolation to us to find that poor Shakspeare, like every other exile, findsa refuge and a home in glorious America, and may here laugh to scorn, like every other victim of opnression, the puny attempts of his persecutors, andthe bad taste of those who are incapable of appreciating his beauties. “The Merry Wives of Windsor” was re- pasted here last night, for the—we can scarcely caleu- late the number of times—and to judge from the ar- ray of beaugy and fashion which crowded the house last night, every successive representation of this beautiful comedy appears more attractive than the pre- ceding one, and to be witnessed by a larger and amore farhionable audience, ing so frequently expressed our opinion on the relative merits of the performers who compose theadmirable cast of this piece at Nib- lo’s, it is unnecessary to say more than that the come- dy went off most brilliantly. Vandenboff, Hackett, and Mies R. Telbin, drew down loud and prolonged ap- plause, and the subordinate parts were sustained very creditably. If, however. we might venture * to hint @ fault or hesitate dislike.” we would suggest the proprie- ty of introducing a greater variety in the performances at this establishment, for it is quite possible to have a surfeit of even a good thing ; and the old proverb of “too much of a good thing,” &e., is as applicable to one of Shakspere’s faithful delineations of character and of nature, with regard to the mental appetite, as a continual feast of turtle and venison would be to the grosser cravings of our nature. We may, howe- ver, express only our own feelings and judgment on this desire for greater variety, and indeed it would ap- pear so, if crowded houses and fashionable audiences be the test by which the matter is to be decided Nationa. Tueatny —A numerous and fashionable audience filled this beautiful house last evening. Those who say theatricals are declining, had better visit this establishment once, and satisfy themselves that here, at least, they are flourishing in full vigor Last night, Mr. J. R. Scott appeared in his favorite character of Rolla, in the tragedy of “Pizarro,”” Mr. Scott has achieved for himself a name and reputation as a powerful tragedian, of the most eminent rank. Shortly after his return from Europe, (whore his suc- cess was great.) he was unfortunately seized with a hoarseness and difficulty about his voice. which, of course, somewhat detracted from his acting. Rest, however, has completely and permanently restored him ; and he never acted and spoke better than at the present time. His performanee of Rolla, the noble | Peruvian, was @ most elegant piece of acting, and elici- ted great applause. We have never scen an audience more univereally satisfied, than was that at the Na- tional last evening. The other parts were also well sustained ; and the other pieces went off with much eclat. To-night, two most laughable farces and an in- teresting drama will be played. in the farces, Mr. Burke, who has already become an immense favorite with the audience, will take the principal parts. Mr. Burke is a most excellent comedian; no unknown actor is he; his long and successful career in New York has gained him hundreds and hundreds of friends, and, with his really comical talenta; he will retain the favor of the public as long as he is on the | stage. Mr. Scott will also appear as Michael, in the drama of “The Adopted Child;” he performs this part admirably. The house will doubtless be filled, when such an inviting bill is set forth, Bunton’s Turatne.—* Dombey and Son’? was per- formed here, with additional strength, last evening, and with an array of talent which was most judicious- | ly cast, and which made the representation of this po- pular drama highly effective. The house was full, and | evinced, by frequent applause, a just appreciation of the admirable manner in whieh the piece was got out. | Mr. Burton, as Captain Cuttle, displayed the quali- ties of the jolly tar, with all his bluntness, honesty, benevolence, and originality, so as to draw down re- | peated bursts of applause. Indeed, he is a host in himself. Mr. Brougham, as Major Joe Bagstock, was rich in the extreme, and kept the house convuised | with laughter throughout his performance. Mrs. | Skewton, by Mrs. Vernon, was sustained with much | comicability, and she wag repeatedly applauded in the | course of the performance. The entire cast acquitted themselves in a highly creditable manner; and the style in which the drama has been got out, in point of high professional talent and scenic display. reflects | the highest credit upon the enterprizing management | of this popular place of evening recreation. ‘The en- | tertainment passed off most creditably; and Dombey | and Son, it will be teen on reference to the bills of | the day, will be repeated this evening. The house | will be crowded to excess Castux Gannex.—The benefit of Mr. Holland, which | took place last evening, was wellattended by his nume- rous friends, and the admirers of his excellent comica- bility. This evening, the harmonious band engaged at this establishment will play several of the most ad- | mired and popular airs—some from Strauss, whose waltzes and quadrilles are so delightful; others from the most celebrated Scotch composers; and lastly, a Selection of the most plaintive and touching Irish melo- dies, which will be executed with exquisite musical rcience, and the greatest precision and harmony. If the purest air, the inhaling of which must give strength to the debilitated, and the sweetest tones of instru- mental music, which {s always sure to give an inspiri- ting action to the mind, do not draw large audiences | to Castle Garden, we will be much surprised. Baxvanv’s PaxonaMa—The Missouri and Missis~ sippi rivers are becoming as familiar to our citizensas our own North and East Rivers, so admirably are the delineeted in the splendid panorama of them whic Mr. Banvard, the talented artist and proprietor, has been exhibiting so successfully, for so many months, in this city. Visiters, however, still flock inas thick ever, and we de not wonder; for it is truly a most splendid exhibition, and worthy of a visit from every one. Mrtoprox.—The Virginia Serenaders are proceed- | ing finely with their concerts, at this excellent house. ‘The promptress and celerity ‘with which the perform- ances succeed one another }is a most agreeable feature in the management of the Melodeon, Every thing is | over by ten o'clock: tava families are not detained untilan unseasonable hoor. This is a vast impreve- ment, as long intervals between performances ate very | tedious, particularly there hot evenings Camrueit’s Mixsraeis, at the Society Library, are carrying everything before them. The tasty manner in which they give their beautifal songs, duos, &e their witticisme, dancing, &e., are all first rate, aud, Jact, they are a most accomplished and perfect band oft Mexican Campaiox, as shown an and Towsey’s Mammoth Panorama, is @ most perfect thing of its kind. The movements uf | the army, from Corpus Christi to Monterey, are all delineated with spirit a accuracy. Those who have urjority to see the manner in which our gallant « foreed their woy through Mexico, un- der Zeck. can sce it all delineated here, with the srestest truth, kvery American citizen ought to visit it. The Sacken Dionamas, by Hanington, are attract: ing much attention, ‘There i¢ much ingenuity dis- played in the arrangement of the figures. liguts, &e., of this exhibition; and the manner in which the vac riovs phares of the ereation ar the artist bad a proper app sulject pietured, shows that lation of his sublime Rannoan AccwweNt.—A collision took place | yesterday afternoon on the Long Island ratlroad, | at Southold, between the mmodation train down from Greenport, and an excursion train | going upfrom Jamaica, Several hives are reported | to have been lost. Among the dangerously wound- | ed,is Mr. Homan, conductor of the Greenport | tram. The passengers were conveyed to the city by the next train down from Greenport, and are rived here at one o’clock this morning. Mexican Crams.—Many bills have b wrecked during this session of Congress. riety was lost in the House without being sent to the Senate. Several were smothered in the Se- | nate after having reached there. Among the bills | lost, we believe, was the one consiituting a board | for settling the Mexican claims.— Washington Union, Aug. 15. ven ship- Navata—The U. 8, bomb brig Stromboli, Lieut. Commaad’g Charles H. McBlair, arrived here yes: terday, from Laguna, The following is a list of her offices :— Lieut. Command’g Charles H. Me- Blair; Ass’t Surgeon, Alex. J. Rice ; Act’g Mas- ter, Passed Mid’n Edw. 'T. Nichols; Act's Mid+ shipman, J. P. Fyffe. The U. 8. schooner Faleon, Lieut Command’g John 8. Glasson, from Cam: | peachy, also arrived yesterday.— Norfolk Beacon, Aug. 14th Hayr1.—The schooner Barbadoes, from Cape Haytien, arrived at Boston, reports fifty-three prisoners Hai wae see that the President bad 7 or 8000 troops un jer him, | | jea current running the whole len; . A va- | t City Intelligence. like fore. owever, did not in the least tend to de- the excersive heat. Yesterday was one of the warmest days of the summer, and ugh late in the evening, a fresh breeze spruug up from the South, there was very little probability of pleasant weather. Suamervt Neoiecr.—There appears to be a very shameful neglect of duty on the part of the Commis- sioners of Emigration and the Alms House Commis- sioners; for, between the two, the poor and miserable emigrants are absolutely permitted to starve in the public streets. Yesterday, again, (and in fact it is al- most an every day occurrence that the police have the trouble of taking charge of these poor creatures.) officer Hulse, of the Third ward, brought to the Police Office 4 woman with four small children, the oldest about 9 years oldand the youngest uite an infant, whom the officer found sitting in the public street, in almost « starving condition, where they had been since Mon- day morning, without scarcely a mouthfvl of food.— ‘These poor creatures were unable to make themsel understood, speaking nothing but the Irish lan- gvage, nor would their tale of wo been known had it not been for the kind heart of Justice Lothrop, who procured an interpreter, The Com- missioners of Emigration and also the Alms House were applied to, and not either would have any- thing to do with them, as the Commissioners said they belonged to the Alms Houso, and the Alms Houre said they belonged to the Commissioners; and £0, between them both, the starving emigrants must be allowed to perish. Such conduct is certainly out- Tageous, and should be investigated. Was this in- stance peli one case? but such cases are occurring almost daily. Here we have Jarge eubscriptions raised almost nightly for the aid of Irish liberty ; and in our public streets are found the Irish emigrants them- selves, starving. Surely this emigrant commissioners’ office is a mere farce-a humbug. What isdone with all the surplus moneys? These moneys were not in- tended to enrich those who have already plenty. No, it was intended to assist the poor starving emigrants. And yet, forsooth, because the unfortunate emigrant cannot speak the language, so as to inform the agents of the versel they came in, they must be abandoned and allowed to starve in the streets. The law was in- tended for relief, and not to create starvation, Who handles the greater portion of the money? Who fur- nishes the most of the large contracts? and what is done with the money? Mrrtine of THE SkxTons.—An adjourned meeting of the sextons of the city took place last night, in the lecture room of the Rey. Dr. Schroeder’s church, on Fourth avenue, near Eighth street The meeting was called to order by the ehairman, Mr. C.S. Halleck, and Mr. J. H. Brown was appointed Secretary pro tem. The chairman wished to know if any of the gentlemen had anything to say for the consideration of the meeting, or any Unfinished business of the last meeting to be finished up. He then stated the object of the meeting was to discountenance the proceedings of the deputy coroner in intermeddling with things which did not belong to him, in sending for a certain undertaker in cases which fell into the hands of the coroner. Many of them then cited cases in which they had been wronged, as they expressed it; and the press was pretty well jumped into. because, as they expressed it, | of having been bought off from a fair report of the pro- ceedings at a previous mecting, as was also the coro- ner, who was very politely termed “ the Honorable the Coroner;” and it was determined to appoint a commit- tee to prepare a remonstrance, to be presented to that functionary ior a remedy for their complaints. Several of the members of the fraternity were called upon to act upon another committee, but they all begged to be excused, when it was determined that the committee should have power to add to their number, and re- solved the house into a committee of the whole, to scour the country round and get signersto the remon- strance. The following remonstrance was presented and carried :— To the Honorable the Coroner afahe City and County of New ‘or ‘The under-igned, sextons and undertakers of New York, would respectfully leg leave to cali your attention to the course pur: sued by some person or persovs in your office, in interfering with the business whieh, by right, belongs in every case to the relatives of deceased persons who, by the disrensations of Divine Provic dence, are brought to theirnotice, ‘They wou d most respectfally ask your honor te prevent a recurrence of the diffioulty above complained of, that the relations of deceased persons may enjoy their rights in these matters without interference on the part of theze in connection w thyour office. Respectfully, &e, jonstrance was passed, and the seoretary rose to offer a paper which he held in bis hand. It read as Resolved, That the members of the New York press, in consideration of the aid they have gene- rourly acceded in this undertaking, be placed upon our free lis nd tendered our professional hospitalities. N. B. Mahogany coffins and fixings.” This seemed to meet with general approbation, with one exception, and he thought there were rather too many of tho corpse to bury them all free. Mr. John Mace thought it was too grave a subject for levity, and the lew slan; of the press had already been out upon them, and calle it by the name of “grave digging.” He would have the matter poety presented. The rerolution, however, met with favor, and there is a probability that the mem- bers of the press will have good coffirs; but application will have to be made to the ‘Committee of the Whole,”’ or it will be impossible for the resolution to havethe pro- posed effect. It was decidedly one of the most quietand orderly meetings of the season—not a countenance changing, except when one of the members said some- thing about acting for the good of posterity; and the legitimate object of the meeting being to'make ar- rangements for all to have a chance at the dead, there was a slight disposition of levity manifested. The roceedings were most interesting; and it would be impossible for any one to uppreciate its merits who was so unfortunate as not to be present. Busin is onthe wane Several talk of giving it up. Dread. fol! Why don’t the people die ? Puniic Bunotncs.—John R. Peters, Jr. is extending the Costar House, 539 Broadway, to Mercer street, 200 feet, for a location of his extensive Chinese Museum, and embracing the most splendid saloons in the city for balls. concerts, lectures, and other public meetings. Palmer and Peters are erecting Knicker- bocker Hall, 65 by 95 feet, corner of Sth avenue and 23d street, (Chelsea.) the second story for public meet- ings, and the third story for Odd Fellows, &c. This is very much needed, there being no accommodatian of the kind north of Canal street and west of Broad- way. CARELESS vinc.—Coroner Walters held an in- quest likewise at No. 103 Forsyth street, on the body of an infant eleven months of age, by the name of John Riddle, who came to his death under the follow- ing circumstances:—It appears that a boy of twelve years of age, by the name of Charles Melville, toge- ther with another bey younger, in the employ of E. R. Perkins, of No. 113 Bowery, were driving Mr. Perkins’s | at a very rapid | horse and wagon along Broome street. rate. and, when near the corner of Forsyth and Broome, the sister of the deceased, a small girl of seven years,was carrying her little brother across the streets, when these thoughtless boys. driving the horse at a furious rate. struck the poor little girl, which knocked the child from her arms, and the wheel of the wagon passed over its head, causing instant death. The little girl received several bruises, but luckily no bones broken. The jury rendered the following verdict : That the d ceased child. John Riddle, came to his death from in- juries received by being run over by a horse and wagon, driven at a rapid rate by Charles Melville, boy, aged 12 year Evreets or tHe Heat—The Coroner held an in- quest yesterday, at the 16th ward station house, on the body of Patrick Farley, 40 years of age, a native of Ireland, who came to his death. It appears the de. ceased was a laboring man, and was proceeding home | from his work. and suddenly fell down in 28th street, and dicd in less than an hour afterwards ; supposedtto be through the effects of the heat. and drinking cold water, Verdict accordingly. cases, of Jate, in which persons were drowned, while bathin at Coney Irland ; since which time it has been. discovered that’ the under-eurrent around the point near which the batbing-rlace is, runs at the rate of five knots an hour, more than it is possible for the most expert sw mmer to contend against. As this fact has been discovered. it would be well for those who bathe at that place, to choose some other part of the be ch, and at no place to go too fur from the shore, as there gth of the beach ; and once in it, life isin imminent danger. Fines —A fire broke out about 9 o'clock, on Tuesday | night. in the house No. 15 Forsyth street, which was put out with trifling damage. A fire brokeout about ‘o'clock, the same night, in the four story building in the rear ef 62 Robinson street, occupied by Messrs. Stewart and Ahrens, cedar coopers, who sustained a _ lers of about $750, upon which there was no insurance. ‘The building is supposed to have taken fire from a coffee roasting establishment adjoining. Several wooden sheds,in the rear of Nos, 02and 94 Barclay street, and Nos 282. nd 238 Washington street, and the rear o! Lobinson street, were all on fire at one time ; but sustained very little damage, through the prempt action of the firemen. Drowssy.—Abont haif-past two o'elock yesterday morning. he police of the Third ward neard a » the foot of Chambers street, like that of some ling into the water, He repaired to the spot, und upon the pier a hat, with the name “gs. ©. 72 Main street, St. Lonis.” written on the leather, The body hax not yet been recovered vopen DeatiooA laboring man named Patrick |, was taken snddenly jllon Tuerday evening, in 2sth street ur Th avenue. and died in about an heor after, Hie death is supposed to have resulted from drinking cold water when overheated Sreammoar Conttston collision took place at Hell Gate on otween the steamers Boy State and, Vanderbilt. ‘The C. V. sustained some injory. but was at Stonington at her usual hour. Fine ar Perrin Asnoy,=A serious fire took place hore on Tucaday night about 11 o'clock. The house, outbuildings, ke, together with a large quantity of grain, the property of Dr. Charles King, were entirely consumed Conosni’s Inquest at Sourm Amnoy.—On Tuesday morning, ab }ugiithiman by birth, aged about 40, named Robert Kellett. was found drowned in the Ra- ritan, V accordingly Nour Board of Education, Mrevine.—Robert Kelly, Eeq., President, in —The minutes of the preceding meeting nd approved. Reports of Finance Committee, in favor of appropria- ting a sum of $4.178 08, for the expenses of the schools of the 12th ward. Mr, Birecxen objected. He said that their propor- tion of the rehool moneys was appropriated to the com- missioners and trustees of the ward already, and he could not conceive how these gentlemen could go on and spend $4000 more than their fair proportion; it war entirely beyond his comprehension, He concluded by moving that it be rent back to the committee, to report the number of scholars, the number of teachers, and the amount of their salaries. After a short disous- sion, the motion to refer back was put and lost. The motion to accept the report was then about to be put, when Mr. Cannoss rose and objected, on the ground that the Board had no power to make grants under the law as it now stands, for services not yet performed, This money was asked for in anticipation of expenres not yet incurred. Mr. Boswontn raid there might be a diMeulty in regard to new contracts under the existing law; but es the appropriation asked for was to fulfil old con- trnets, and to yay up arrearages for teachers, he raw no difficulty. But he thouvht it would be much bet- ter if the ward officers would, at the time the school moneys were apportioned to the different wards, make their calculations Fo as to meet the expenses for the ward schools for the whole year, or at all events. to the end of the current quarter. He thought, however, that the report should be sent back to the committee, to report the amount of the present deficiency, and the cause, and concluded by @ motion to that t. Mr. FetLows objected to sending the report back. He said the appropriation was actually at present needed, that the money received was fair- | at leastsome part of ly ea agg expended.andt! e deficiency was w idable. He would, therefore, yote against the motion to send the report back. Mr. Boswoxrn withdrew his motion, and The Commissioner fer the 12th ward offered a reso- lution that the Common Council be requested to depo- sit with the City Chamberlain, to the credit of the trustees of tLe 12th ward, the sum of $2,059 20, the amount of the actual deficiency at present existing. Mr. Biercwen objected, under existing circum- stances, to grant one dollar of the public money, until may. bed euch a report from the committee as would enable them to act understandingly on the matter,— He wanted to have the number of scholars in each school, the number of teachers, and the amount of bert salaries, from under the signatures of the com- mittee, After some further discussion, the resolution of the Commissioner of the 12th ward was adopted, Eleventh Ward.—A report from the same commit- tee, adverse to the application of the trustees o! the Eleventh Ward, was laid on the table, Evening Free Schools.—Mr. Fe.vows. from the Com- mittee on Evening Free Schoals, offered two resolu- tions—one to establish an evening school in the Eighteenth Ward, and another to appropriate a sum of $15,000 to establish evening free scheols, for the rn f peastentee, and others, engaged during the dey, ed. ‘Erenin Academy.—A communication was received from Professor Webster, neoepiag: the situation of The President then had received applications from for employment in the institution,— principal of the free academy. announced tl hi various B. Fow 00 ata & seclnion in ne of a] riating to supply deficiences in Indie of the Fourteenth Ward. ae Communications from the Clerk, stating the ex- mnses of the Board to the first instant. the Committee on Accounts. The Board then adjourned. Police Intelligence. Hunting a Tailor,—The police station houses are frequently the places where funny and comical scenes develope themselves, but too often on the tragical side of the question, However, one Sunday night we wit- nessed one of the comical kind in the Sixth ward sta- tion house, located at the Tombs. The subject was a journeyman tailor by the name of Thomas Mulloy, who resides at No.1 Pike street, This young man ‘was brought from a Dutch grocery on the Five Points, by officer Gallagher, who had him fast by the collar, followed by a crowd of at least 500, consisting princi- pally of thieves and vagabonds,” residents’ of that neighborhood. On being brought into the station houte the poor tailor was as pale as a ghost, and could scarcely breathe from the effects of running rapidly, and fright besides; and take him altogether he was an object of pity. The officer bringing him before Cap- tain Magnes, stated that he heard the alarm of stop thief, and three or four hundred running in the street until they all stoppedata grocery store; when he pushed his way into the store and saw this young man (pointing at the tailor) behind the counter, beg- ging of the Dutchman to save his life. Some in the crowd hollowed out ‘He's stole a ring; soon hear- ing that, I thought it best to bring him in. The Cap- tain then asked the prisoner the cause of his run- ning so in the street, when he related the following story :--Myself and unother young man (at every word he would gasp for breath. making his story very funny) went into Anthony street this evening fee a lady of our\ acquaintance, and my friend went up stairs, and while he was gone, one of the ladies came up to me and said I had stolen one of her earrings. | tol her [ hadn't, and she said { had. I then got frightened, and went out into the street. and was going away, when she caught me by the arm and ulled me back by the door, and said if I didn’t give er back her ring, or the price of it, she would hollow murder ; a big fellow then stepped up and said, “give the woman her ring; if you don’t we'll have a muss.”” I thought then I was going to be murdered sure, and telt like death all over me. and not feeling disposed to die casy, I was determined to kave a run for my life; s0,do you see, I gave her a puth which knocked her on one side. and away I ran for my life; some one cried out stop thief, and after running around seve streets, [got into a grocery store, and the crowd after me, I got under the counter and I am sure they would have murdered me, if it hadn’t been for the policemen taking care’of me, and that’s all I did. [ never took any ring at all. Captain Magnes said it was lucky for him that the policeman was near at hand, as the thieves would have knocked him down, beat him, and robbed him of all the money he had about him, as that was their object of erying stop thief ; the captain then en- quired if any of the numerous spectators had any charge to make against bim for stealing, and on being answered in the negative, the frightened tailor was set down on a bench for a short time, to compose his nerves, and then allowea to go home, expressing him- self determined never to visit the ladies again in the vicinity of the Five Points, Sockdologer Case Dismissed.—We noticed, a few days ago, a complaint heving been made before the magistrate, by Edwin Marsh, against Theodore F. En§ glebrecht, Robert B. Hale. and others, respecting the purchase of a patent right for the manufacture of Sockdologer fish-hooke, After several days’ investi- gation before the Justice, in which the whole testi- mony was fished up. wherein Mr. Englebrecht pro- duced the patent right. as granted to him by the Patent office at Washington. this, together with other testimovy, authorized the magistrate in fully discharging the accured purties from the charge thus alleges against them. Malicious Mischief—John Leonard, a hack driver, was arrested yesterday, on a charge of maliciously cutting the harness of Patrick M:Allen with a knife. The accured had cut several parts of the harness, and was in the act of cutting through one of the tri when he was detected. Leonard for trial. Selling Lottery Policies—A man by the name of ‘Wm. M. Carter, was arrested yesterday on a charge of selling lottery policies. at a little office situated in Orange street, near Chatham, Justice Lothrop held him to bail to ans Lay Unitep States Circuit Court, 08, Justice Lothrop committed mee, , August 16.—A spe- cial term of the court for the southern district of New York, will be held at the City Hall, on Tuesday, the 12th day of September next, pursuant to the act of Congress of the 4th July, 1840, by order of the Circuit Judge. The sppeals in’ admirally will be first taken up and disposed of. Unirep Sta: ComasstoneR’s Orrice—Before Geo. . Morton Etq.—Charge of Revoli—James Burnes, William Tucker, William Long, and Thomas Murphy, four of the crew of the sloop Gondar, were arrested on Tuesday evening, on a charge of having attempted to create arevolt, Upon examining into the matter to-day, they were di: ged by the Commissioner Manne Count—Before Judge Waterbury.— William Tucker vs., John Barstow and John Childs.—This was an action for assault and battery. The plaintiff was a | Sailor on board the ship Gondor, of which the defen- dants are the captain and mate. It appeared in evi- dence that Childs, the mate, dragged the plaintiff while the latter was ina state of intoxication, out of the cabin, and struck him violently on the head several times. But the evidence did not satisfactorily { Batwa at Comey Isan,—Thero have heen two | tradivckees he Tete sand abetting, and he was discharged. The Judge gave judgmont for $10 against the mate, Genrnat Sessions, August 14—Before Judge Daly, and Aldermen Stevens and Crolius.—Jonas B. Phil- lips, Eeq., Aesistant Distritt Attorne Assault with Intent to Murder.—James Driscoll, Rich- ard Pieree, and Catherine, his wife, were put forward on trial, being severally indicted on a charge of as- sault and battery, with intent to kill, police officer MeVettie, while in_ the discharge of his duty, on the 22d of July last. ‘The prisoners also stood implicated on a similar charge in the case of others of the police, who had been aiding officer MeVettie on the occasion referred to on the trial. W. McVurr1y, police officer, the principal prosecu- tor, being sworn, testified, that on the night of the 22d July last, he was on duty, and was standing at the corner of Dover street, neat No. 16, where the pri- soner, Pierse, keeps @ grog store, and heard a cry of murder; he went to the house, and found three men and a woman engaged in a squabble, (On reaching the door, Pierse siezed him by the collar and pulled him in doors. Mrs. Pierse aided on the occasion, The house is one of bad repute, He (witness) was struck ou the forehead and was badly wounded by Pierse; he received geveral blows on the head also from Tiere: “Mre, Piette caught ‘old of him (witness) by the ‘back, and Driscoll Kept the door closed. Vierse threatened to take his life, and told him he had no business to come neat the house.— Offices Lynch and Powers were struck by Driscoll, also, Officers Lynch and Powers were Fworn, and testified in corroboration, Lynch's testi- mony, went to show that he lost his senses from the effects of the beating he recelved. He had no. less than eleven wounds on bis head, and had not been able to resume his duties. Witnesses testified ax to the general row. Mrs, Tierse, the prisoner, was ac- quitted, on the ground of privileged right to aid the husband, under the statute, The case will be resumed this forenoon, The grand jury were discharged. for the term Sentenced.—Catherine Anderson, and Catherine Jeffries, found guilty of larceny, were each sentenced tosix wonths imprisonment, ‘The Court adjourned to 11 o'clock this forenoon, Con. H. 1. Kinny ann tie New Rervsiic or Sierra Maprr.--In alluding to the heroes * re- turned from the wi the New Orleans Crescent, of the 7:h inst., says:—“ Among the arrivals yesterday, in the New Orleans, we find the ni of Colonel Kinney, The Colonel has been with our army so long, as army ogent, contractor, ete., that he must be more or less familiar to all our readers, For years before the war, the Colonel was on the frontier of Mexico, sometimes the successful trader, from his well known rancho of Corpus Christi, and again a prisoner in the dungeons of Monterey and Matamoras, as a'Texan spy. But he triumphed over every thing. and helped to storm those dungeons in Monterey in which hoe had been incarce- tated. He is now at the head of a bold enterprise— that of freeing from Mexican misrule the northern provinces—or, more Drop ft speaking, that section of country lying between the Rio Grande del Norte and the Sietre Madre. Tho many capitalists who have en- ery" in this business sought Colonel Kinney, as the ld and daring spirit to work out the scheme of em cipation so much desired by those who, having one tasted the sweets of liberty. (though under an inva- der’s banner.) are loth again to submit themselves to the bad rule of their own misnamed republic, Colonel K, bas also advanced for this object a proportion of his own private forture, and has bee d from Vera Crom, already, wagons, arme, ammunition, eto, Ina day or two, we may give our readers some particulars on the subject; and at thesame time, tell who were tho real projectors and originators of the republic of Sierra Madre, TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. ~ Summary. Since the adjournment of Congress, anda tem- porary lull in other exciting matters, the telee graphic wires have enjoyed a little repose; still, they have brou.ht to us an investigation into the affair between Col. Benton and Mr. Butler, which, together with election news, market reports, ete.. will be found below. The Affair of mr, Butter and Col, Benton= The Case Carrted into the Criminal Court, W-suineron, August 16, 1848, In the matter of Senator Butler vs. Benton, Justice Marshall called on . Benton at his house, last even- ing, toget his bondsfor the peace. Col. Benton de- clined togive security upon mere hearsay evidence, and stood upon his ctaracter as @ peaceable citizen; therefore, at his in-tavee, the matter was brought up before Judge Crawford, of the Criminal Court, to-day» at one o'clock. Mr. Radeliffe, for the United Statew set forth the obcct of the «xamination. Hon. J. B. Bowlin and Mr. W. ©. Jones appeared as counsel of the defendant, Mr. Bow.in rested the defence upon the absence of evidence to prove a design on the part of Col. Benton to commit a breach of the peace. Mr. Rancuirre asked for Mr Mangum as a witness for the prosecution. He was not present, but wag sent for. Mr. G. B. Watiis was then sworn. He deposed to the scene in the Senate, on Saturday night last, as, im his judgment, warranting the idea of a hostile meeting, and to his agency in the arrest of the parties on Men- day last. Cross Examined,—Did not know, of his own know- ledge, that a challenge had passed ; did not understand the language of Saturday night to be a direct challenge tos meeting elsewhere. Mr. Manav, not appearing, the case was postponed till half past three o'clock; but, as there is no eyi- dence to be had of Col. Benton’s receiving or accept- ng a challenge, we conclud» that he will be diseharged without being required to give security, w. The Elections, NORTH CAROLINA. The whig candidate for Governor is elected by @ majority of about 400. This is certain, The whige have a majority, also, in the Legislature of twoon joint ballot, which secures the U. §. Senator to be elected. The popular yote for Governor is nearly the same in the State as in 1844—the whig vote falling off, while the democratic vote has increased, INDIANA. Although Legislature is democratic in both branches, the popular vote shows a whig gain, and the Indiana State Journal (whig) says there is no doubt the State will go for Taylor in November. ILLINOIS, We have no further returns from this State to- day. Troy, August 16, 1848. Yankee Sullivan was badly beaten, to-day, im this town, in a fight with a boatman, named James Hubbard, belonging to Whitehall. They hired a room, and had a fair fight. E,tensive Fire In Philadelphia. Purtavecernia Aug. 16, 10% P. M. Charles Alexander’s privting office, one of the larg- est establishments in this city, was destroyed by fire this evening. Markets. Axnany, August 16—Receipts within the past twenty- four hours:—Flour, 3500 bbls; corn, 12,600 bushels. There was no change in flour. Wheat—Sales of 2600 bushels of new were made at 120c. Corn—Sales of 6000 bushels were made at 583¢c for high mixed. There was no change of moment in other articles. Burraro, Aug. 16 —Receipts within the past twenty- four hours:—Flour, 1000 barrels; wheat, 5000 bushels; corn, 8000 bushels. There was no change in flour,and but light sales were making at previous rates. Wheat —For good Ohio, 98c was asked, and 96c offered. Corn was dull; buyers were offering '50c. Oats were dull. There was no change in whiske; Tne, Runaway Sraves.—Intelligence reached Maysville, on Wednesday, that the Fayette gang of slaves were in Mason county, Ky., liaving suc- cessfully resirted an attempt to apprebend them in Harrison, A large number of persons left Maysville om Wednesday, in pursuit of them. and will doubtlers ap- prebend them, should they be found. Indee!, we cam scarcely conceive it possibl4 that so large # number, in one body, could pars through Mason county with: out discovery and arrest. The Maysville Herald learns that a company of men from Harrizon county, under the lead of Gen Desha, had arrived at German- town, in pursuit of the runaways, and reported them as encamped on a ridge near Reed’s Mill, on the North Fork, with two white men. We presume there is no doubt that ere this they have been captured. We do not remember to have before heard of s0 bold and daring an effort, on the part of Kentucky slaves, and hope that the scoundrels wno seem to be aiding them in the attempt to cecape may meet with speedy and severe punishment. We learn that fourteen ne- groes and one white man, supposed to be conducting them, have been taken in the lower end of this coun- ty; and no doubt was entertained that others would be captured last night and this morning. Stroy bands of armed men were in pursuit; und althoug! the negroes had divided into small parties, to prevent: discovery. we think but few of them can escape the vigilance of their purruers. The river is patrolled for miles, and it was generally believed that many of the runaways taken the back track. The young man that was wounded in Harrison county, in an attempt to arrest a portion of the fugitives, was not dead at the last accounts, though badly wounded. No doubt isentertuined, that the negroes had assistance from white men, and that their plan was to resist to. the death any attempt to arrest their progress to the river. Th armed with knives, pistols, &e., and if it had not n for the prompt and resolute stand, taken by our fellow-cltizens residing in the lower art of Mason, and the upper end of Bracken counties, they place of safety. would no doubt ere this have reached a —Cincinnati Chronicle, Aug. 12. The Lexington Observer has the following:—“A large number of slaves made their escape from their owners in this city and vicinity, on Saturday night last. The number is not exactly known, but it is stated that not less than from fifty to seventy-five have been ascertain- ed to be mirsing. ‘The plan lias, no doubt, beon concoc- ting for several weeks, under the direction and advice of abolitionists from the free States. Several slaves are known, in fact, to have been approached by an aboli- tionist as long as two weeks ago, with propositions to take them to Ohio*and thus procure (for them their freedom, who refused is kind offers in their behalf, The plan, as revealed to them, was to take each slave to a place of security fur $10 each ; that they were to be well armed to resist any attempt to retako them, and to rendezvous at a given place on Saturday night week, The time was, however, changed ; doubtless in congexuence of the heavy rains at that ‘time, render- ing it impossible to travel with expedition, but, more particularfy, difficult to crose the small streams be- teen thi and the place of their destination, which were very much swollen at the time, But a very large number Were found more pliable than those to whom we refer.” A private telegraphic despatch, received at Louisville, on ‘Thursday night, from Lexington, says - “An expedition is starting from here for Harrison, armed for the purpose of taking some runaway ne- groes and abolitionists, who are surrounded there,— They have had several battles, Charlys !oster was killed. Great excitement is manifested.” The following further particulars in relation to the runaways, is trom the Lexington .i/as, of the 10th instant News having been received in this city yostorday merning, that the rimaway negroes had been overta- ken near the line of Harrison and Bracken, and « white man killed in « bills were posted throv \tempt to arrest them. hand- h the city, calling » meeting at the court-houge yard at 8 o'clock. purpose of adopting eflividbt means to overtak secure the runaways, their aiders and abettors, At appoint- ed hour, ® large crowd assembled in front of the court-house. and an informal weeting was organized, by calling HH. T. Dancan Key, to the chair, who rend the following letter. received on Tuosday pighty at two o’clock, by express, from Cynthiane :— Cyxtatana, Aug, 8, 62. M.—1 form you hat your negrows ar turrounded about the county on Harri- son and Bracken, some fifteen or elhteen miles short of the Ohio river. 1 have takea some nine or ten of them—have had several battles, and Chailes H. Fowler was mortaily wounded,— dred na have been after onday hey are worm down, and it is requested that you send a fresh set of men immediately, say fifty or one hundred meo, well arm. cd, for it seems that they are determined to fight ever inch of ground, as they are armed generally with revol- vers, commanded i, a white man, or more. Chey were enenmped and fortified Jast night. and our Cynthiann. boys camo upon about forty or more, and a battle en- sued. and Fowler was wounded, and the company car- ried him back. and then pursued; those with Fowler heard firing for some distance, 'We hear that one dead negro was found to-day, Elliot Roberts is bo. tween them and the river, with a large company, and will not Jot them pass, if it is possible to prevent. kow- ler is still alive. Send all you can, and speedily, or alt will be lost, Harrison will assist you to the uttermost, Come, if you want any of your negroes. We haye not: time to eay any more. P, WHERRITT, BENSON ROBERTS, G, REMMINGTON, W. G, HEDGES, JOHN RIGHTER. Fifty or rixty armed men were promptly raised, and left for the scene of action, breathing vengeance on the abolitionists, and a fixed resolution to bring back the negroes, if they even have to follow them tothe confines of Canada. Intense excitement prevailed in the city, equal to that during the Zyue wmerican, of August, 1845, and wo doubt not, if the negroon, and white men said to be with them, are overtaken and ar- rested, fearful scones will be witnessed, and popular vengeance wreaked upon them.