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learn that in conjunction with Mr. Blair, Mr. | Rives propcses publishing next winter a daily Congressional, agricultural, and miscellaneous newspaper, steering clear of politics, exces in 80 far as they may be comprehended in the daily 1e- ports of the proceedings of Congress, Both these ex-officials have turned farmers—each having purchased and located on a tract in the neighborhood of Washington, a species of soil which affords the most ample margin for the art of improvement. Mr. Blair’s pla some sewen miles tothe north of Washington, 18 called Silver Spring, and embraces some three hundred acres of land, in a promising state of im- provement and embellishment. (Fora description of which the reader will please turn over the Union and see Father Ritchie's journal of a visit | one fine morning ) The country seat of Mr. Rives | 1s within gun-shot of the duelling ground, at | Bladensburgh ; it comprehends about forty acres of land, and rejoices in the s'gnificant appellative of “Kildee hill.” Such are the two late thunder- era of the executive oracle. Politically, theirtime of day seems to have gone-by. _ All that we can now leam of them is, that Blair is a ‘free soiler,” and Raves is a ‘* sub soiler ;” but whether «free soi!” or * sub soil” 18 to take the precedence in the new paper, has yet to be told. We suppose, that, if Mr, Van Buren is elected, “free soul” will be the ruling doctrine ; and that if Gen. Cass should run in, * sub-soil” will be the word. We shall have frequent essays on guano, turnip-tops, the potato-rot and ** sub-soiling ;” but “ free soil” will be out of the question unless Mr. Van Buren is elected. On the main question of the prospects of the campaign in Penpsylvania, we, suspect the free soil movement will not materially weaken the relative strength of either side in the Presidential | race ; and the contest, therefore, promises to rest upon the merits of Cass vs. Taylor, politically and pereonally. The *‘free soilers” will perhaps draw as largely from the whig Quakers and abolitionists, as from barnbuiners among the democrats. If there appeared even a small prospect of throwing the election into the House, then the “free soil movement would be a most formidable enemy to the democrats in Pennsylvania. But the contest hes narrowed down to this, that where a whig Coruamus, O., Sept. 18, 1848. Great Taylor Whig Meeting in the Scioto Valley —Another at Lancaster, Ohvo—Distingwished Speakers— The Feeling of the People arowsed— ‘The Tendency of Things, and probable result. On Friday lust I visited Circleville, twenty-five | miles south of this, and situated nearly central in the great Scioto valley. It was the day of a wg meeting—of Taylor whigs—and | must say that it was by far the most spirited and enthusiastic, as well as the largest in numbers, of any assemblage | [have witnessed since the campaign opened. The day was fine, having rained the day previous, cooled the air and laid the dust. Hundreds were present from the adjoining counties of the valley, with bands of music and a great display of ban- ners and flags ™ Besides the numerous flags dis- played atthe doors and windows of the public houses, and of the private residences of the a citizens, there were four street banners stretche across the four principal streets, bearing the | mottos of * Nothing to serve but my country— Taylor;” “Taylor, Fillmore, Ford, and Edward: “ Stand by the Constitution—Down with Revolu- tion;” The will of the people ought to be respect- ed and carried out.” The different squads of pro- cessions, as they entered town, were all arrayed into one in most admirable order by the chef marshal and his assitants ; and when the grand }yocession moved off to the grove on the banks of the Scioto, the line of vehicles and horsemen was fully a mile in length. In the grove a splendid inee dinner had been provided by the whigs of Pickaway county. The tables covered nearly an acre of ground, and were loaded with an | chandante of the good things for which the valley 1s famed. The multitude were addressed in the course of the day by Col. A. M. Mitchel, one of the heroes of Monterey ; and by Captain Cutter, of Kentucky, who fonght with old Zack at Buena Vista; also by Henry Stanberry, Esq., the Attorney General of Ohio ; and by Hon. T. O. Edwards, the present representative in Congress, and whig nominee for re-election, for this district. From ail I could learn, I judge that Gen. Taylor votes for Van Buren, according to Mr. Webster, it 18 half a vote tor Cass; and the rule will equally apply on the other side, that where a democrat votes the Buffalo ucket, he gives half a vote to Taylor. | 4 5 he whigs expect to run within four or five thousand of Longstreth in the October election ; and they estimate that the relative popularity of Johnson and Taylor will give at least five thou- sand whig increase in support of the latter over the vote of Johnson; according to which, if Longstreth is electea by only four or five thou- send majority, the Taylor men are ready to bet upon their candidate and the State in the Novem- bertnmal. Our own impression is, that Longstreth will carry the State by ten thousand, and that a vigorous prosecution of the free soil movement in Pennsylvania, among the democratic barnburners, is the only expedient by which the State can be a*cured to General Taylor. The October election in Ohio will not be so fair a test as to the strength of Cass and Taylor in that State. The Whig candidate there tor Governor is a ‘Free Soil” man. The political life of the democratic candidate has been strongly devoted to the support of the South. While, therefore, we expect Weller tobe defeated, it is well known that the body of the supporters of the “ Free Soil” Presidential ticket in Ohio are drawn from the ‘Whig ranks. When we can arrive at anything like reliable information regarding the ‘Free Soil” strength in this State, and the direction and energy of the movement, then we shall be better enabled to cal- culate upon the issue between Cass and Taylor. At present we believe that Cass 1s a neck ahead. We leave for the interior to-night. Tue Doctor. PuHiLavetruia, Sept. 23, 1848. Fires—Robbery—The Scientific Convention. A frame tenement at the rear of Schuylkitl Arch and Eighth street, belonging to General Patterson, was destroyed by fire, about 1 o’clock this after- noon. It was occupied by two poor families; and Barney McGuffen, one of the tenants, believing thet one of his children was perishing in the flames, ran into the burning house and was severe- ly injured about the head and face. Both tamilies Jost their furniture. _ D. B. Kelly’s tailoring establishment, n Fourth street, below Chesnut, was, last night, robbed of about $500 worth of goods. The Scientific Convention have adopted a reso- lution to meet at Cambridge on the 1th day of August, 1849, at the invitation of the officers of Harvard University. The annual report cf Pro- tessor Rodgers was highly interesting, and was listened to by a large audience. The convention will probably adjourn this evening, or on Monday. Ba.timore, Sept. 23, 1848. Politics Rebuked—-The Affray at Havre de Grace —Commerce—The Sheriffalty, §c. Robert. H. Griffin, of Georgia, was announced, last evening, to address a democratic meeting at Bel-Air Market. In connection with this an- nouncement, it was stated in the Argus, as an ad- ditional inducement for a grand rally of the demo- eracy, that Mr. Griffin had just been elected Grand Sire of the Odd Fellows of the,whole Union. The consequence was, that on account of this an- nouncement, he peremptorily declined to be pre- sent last night. The affair at Havre de Grace has resulted in the death of Wm. Thomas; and young Aldrich, the man whem he shot in a quarrel over the gam- bling table, is now considered as in a fair way of recovery. Thomas died at midnight, on Thurs- day, the ball from his pistol having greatly frac- tured his skull. He thought that he had killed Al- drich, and hence the suicidal act. Aldrich is a Baltimorean, his relatives being among the most respectable and wealthy in our city. ‘ the number of vessels in the port of Baltimore up to yesterday afternoon, exclusive of bay craft, was 14 ships, 24 barke, 29 brigs, and 39 schooners— amouuting in the aggregate to 106. Our first poli- tical struggle takes place next Wednesday week, and it seems to occupy more of the attention of both whigs and democrats than the Presidenc does, although they are enly to vote for anerift The great struggle will be between Cloud, as the democratic candidate, and Rane, as the whig can- didate. Tne latter will poll the largest vote re- ceived by any whig since the election of James O. Law to the mayoralty ; and Cloud will also Teceive an immense vote. The contest will be a moet spirited one, especially as the spoils of office are about $6,000 per annum. Boston, September 25, 1848. Massachusetts and her Electoral Vote—Politacs, §e. Fe. ‘The chance that Massachusetts will lose her electoral vote forms the topic of conversation in certain political circles. The opinion is held by most people that by the terms of the new national faw, electors must be chosen on the 7th day of November, this year, whether by the legislature or by the people it will not matter; and that if chosen on any other day, they will not be eatitled to vote for President and Vice President. The difieulty is, that it requires a majority of votes hee to choose electors; and, although General “Teylor will receive a lerge popular vote, no one believes that it will amount toa majority over both Cass and Van Buren. To get over this difli- culty, one of two things must be done: either the legisiaturef must be culled together and create a jlurality law, or it must take away the choice of electors trom the people, adjourn to the 7th ef No- vember, and meet on that day and make choice of electors—it Itcun. But there are impediments to both these courses, It the legislature should be calied together, itis by no means certain that a mejciity would be found ineach branch favorable » plurality law; as all the democrats, end con- » Whigs, and Lberty men, would certainly vote egaimet it, and with the assistance of a dozen regular Whigs they could throw. yout. Te make such vo attempt, and then fail, would be a pital after, Asto taking the choiceof electors trom the ) copie, and conterring itupon the legislature, tha! reguiies too much pluck, I think, tor the party nomivelly ina majority here; it successtul, 1t would shuke the old wigs ternbiy, and probably cause their temporary prvetration inthe State, The mat+ fer is surrounded with difliculties, all forming a knot which there is no Ajexander to properly un- te with his sword. Au energetic man can do moch in a maze of difliculues—a vacillating party, nothing, Horace Munn has been nominated by both brevebes of the whig party for Congress, in John Q. Adems’s distinct. The couscience men got the siert ol their rivals, and put him up; the latter nough to put him down, thoagh utial in Ue presidential contest In tle Mh austiict, it is um coutemplaiion amdhg the sarmbuiners, of both parties, to place Natha- nic! Moston io nomination, He will run very like ‘Te uvton water, tor 4 can’t ran down, La Pal- frey's cistrict, the old wh gs talk of nominuing Bev min Timpson, whe succeeded Parmeater, ane whe made way for Paltrey two years ago. | ‘The jotter cov bardiy be supported again by the whigs, at he los seudered humeelf cSasnssan by bis radically avoluon sentuments. will get as large a vote in this section of Ohio as Henry Clay did in °44, or as he could have got in iLe present campaign, i On Saturday, a whig site ay | caster, in Fairfield county ry Congressional district, ‘The same speakers at- tended. I learn that it was equally enthusiastic, and yet greater in numbers, although a largely de- mocratic county. . The facts] have gathered at this great meetin; of the whigs of the Scioto valley, together wit those which reach me daily from other parts of the State, indicate that the current of public senti- ment is fast running into the old channels, and that while the democrats will, almost to a man, cast their votes for Cass and Butler, the ae will retty generally unite in the support of Taylor and illmore. The fact is, every man has a second choice in the list of candidates ; and few men are willing to cast their vote for their firat choice, merely for the sake of expressing that choice with- out the hope of success, when, by voting their al- ternative choice, they may expect to succeed. I have, heretofore, considered the approaching State election would be no certain criterion by which to judge the Presidential election in November. But, taking the view just expressed, it is apparent that it will result in a strict party vote, and that the re- sult of the vote for Governor will indicate the vote for President. Western ScringE Ausany, September 20, 1848, The Dissolution of the Clay Clubs—The Course of the Clay Whigs—The New York News-boys— The Steamer Alida—Influence of the Independent Press, &c., §¢. The extracts from a letter purporting to have been written by Henry Clay, which have lately appeared in the New York papers, will probably deter his friends from making any farther move- ments with a view to his nomination as a candi- date tor the Presidency. Those extracts, in which he discountenances these movements, have alien- teed and discouraged histriends at the capital, and they have determined to make no farther efforts to bring his name forward as a candidate. The con- ventions which were to have been held in this district, and in some of the neighboring districts, to-morrow, to nominate Clay electors, will not, therefore, assemble. But the hostility of the friends of Mr. Clay to the Philadelphia nominations, is as general and as deter- mined as it has been hitherto, I understand thattheir future action, in this canvass, will be guided entirely by the advice of the Clay Whig Committee of New York city, which is about tohold a meeting to consult with reference to their course hereafter. On a recent trip, from York to Albany, I took passage in the beautiful steamer Alida, commanded by Captain Stone. On stepping aboard. at half past six ojclock A. M.. I observed several New York news-boys disposing of their , With their usual industry.— There were a number of these lads on board, and each one of them was supplied with the Herald, the Sun, a paper called the “ Star,” if | remember rightly.— @ buys cried—*‘ ’Ere the; Sun, Herald and Star— three for a sixpence.’’ On at pting to procure a copy of the Herald, I was informed by one of the boys, that I must buy the whole three papers. or pay him the price of the whole three, for the Herald alone; he would sell the Sun or Ster for two cents each, but he would not sell the Herald for less than sixpence ; and be would sell the whole three for sixpence. Several gentlemen subsequently applied for a Herald with a similar result. I give you the account of this affair, just as it occurred, and you will be able to form your own conclusions. ‘The facility and rapidity with which a traveller is now enabled to perform a journey from New York to Buffalo and Chicago, is really astonishing. ‘The Hud- son river steamers are the most elegant and the fleet- est steamers in the world; among them the “Alida” stands unrivalled ; she is commanded by Onpt. Stone, and her second officer is Mr. Thos. 8. Knight; these gentlemen are eminently popular, and during the past season their success, | am glad to say, has been unpre- cedented. Their boat is sumptuously furnished ; no efforts have, in fact, been spared to make her one of the most speedy and elegant craftsin our waters. Du- ring the trip up, on Monday last, she made twenty-one wiles per hour, (including landings.) for six consecu- tive hours. This is certainly going through the water at arapid rate. The line of railway between this city and Buffalo, is now almost wholly re-laid with the heavy iron rail which is used on all the principal rail- waysin England. In ashort time I believe you will be able to make the trip from New York to Buffalo in twenty-four hours, In some of the pulpits, and at many of the political conventions in this country, the power of the press— and particularly of the independent American press— is often alluded to in terms which indicate that a more correct estimate of it is being formed than has hitherto existed. These allusions to the independent have convinced me that its Influence is in- nd expanding, and that it is destined to in- crease and expand to an inconceivable extent. The mission of the independent American press is more important than the mission of the American clergy. It is more important, because its influence is more universal than that which the ministers of the church can ever exert. The influence of the independent rees is already incalculable. It is not a restricted in flue It is not confined to any limits, but it grasps and directs the movements of the whole oivi- lized world. It is the beacon light of commerce, and the star which illumines the path of the mariner, It is the vehicle of international communication, and the medi- atorial agent which strengthens the bonds of amit; between nations ; it is the text-book of fashion ; it a mirror which faithfully reflects the uncertain move- ments of the popular mind; it is thus a guide to politi- cians, bytes! to their feet; it is the shield ef virtue, and the inexorable foe of vice and oppression ; it is in- discriminate and impartial in its judgments, and relentless in avenging the wrongs of tho innocent ; it is independent of all organizations and institutions, and standing alone in its majesty—the mighty emblem of civilization—the sentinel of the public eafety; it observes and directs the movements of men with » rerojution that never falters—with an vquanimity that never loses its balanee, and # grond reason that no human sophistry pervert ; its throne is in the hearts of the people, and it is supported and protected by the sinews and the bloed of the frcest and noblest nation om the face of the earth; while its feet stand upon such a basis, while it enjoys the confidence of the people, it will flourish amidst the fluctuations and revolutions of ages ; it will defy all the organizations and “holy alliances’ which envy and madness, and treason, can devise; it will live as the vindicator of American liberty, and the vigilant defender of the Awerican constitution. 1 bu y, trust that the independent preas of America, wiil not mistake its holy mission ; | trast that it will be distinguished, in an eminent degree, for oll the illustrious virtues and qualities which | have here ascribed to it. 1 desire that it may comprehend its duties amd perform them, with an unfaltering re- Nance upon the virtue end the support of the people. I desire that the hopes and the trusts which the pa- triots of this age bave reposed in it, may be full, realized, Ite destiny is plain ; it is to fulfil the ordi- pances cf an onginal power, higher than human power ; its path js broad and definable, and it is light- ed up with the beams of eternal truth. On with the independent press; health and happiness to the mas- ter spirits who rule it. W.A.C. was held at Lan- jo in the nineth rs 3 ue Movements of Individuals, Arrivalsat the Astor—b. M. Pease, Texas; J. B. Fry, U.S. A.; J. E. Stoughton, do; F.’ Storm, it Fred’k Peele, do can—J. Hayde: ton, Henéerron, do HH. Crabbe, City—Capt. Westoott, U8 A‘; Major Scott, thur Hamilton, Dublin ; Edw'd’ Millard, [rela Hankey, Liverpool; Dr. Bell, U. 8. N.;R L y Tipperary. Irving House—Lt, Butier, U8. A. ; Major Gen'l Sir Riob’d Armstrong, Brit. Army ; Major Moon, 60; Dr. Simpson, U. 8. A.;' Hon. C. Atherton, N. H, Mr Bourbovlot rench Legation ; Hon. Judge Gale, Mentreal, [Gen Quitman, about whore political preforen Coubts bave been was advertised to speak favor of the election of Cassand Butler, at Natches, on Saturday lost. Mr Webster is expected to be present at the Agri- cultural Exhibition at Lymn, on Thuredsy next Geo BW OK received a complimentary dinner atthe baud of h 6 triends in Detroit. om tbe 16th inst, Birbop De mers, of Vancouver's Island, arrived at Quelec On Tuesday morning. His former class-mates at cvllege are to feast Lis returm at 86, Loom, GABAT DISPLAY HONOR TO GEN. TAYLOR AT PASS CHRISTIAN, Gen. Taylor’s Arrival at Pass Christion, ds. From the New Orleans Delta, September hen Gen, Taylor had arrived at Pass Chnis- tian, on the 11th instant, and after the more noisy demonstrations of welcome were ended, he was addressed in a short speech by W. GC. Micon, of New Orleans, complimenting the general on his achievements, and alluding especially to his late military exploits in Mexico. | To which Gen. Tayler replied as follows:— GEN. TAYLOR'S REPLY. Psa find myself oprenaiaee bee Lge iat defy expression on occasion, In ten- dering teome the hospitalities of the residents of Pass Christian, permanent as well as tem- porary, you have been pleased to allude im flattering terms to my career in Mexico. 1 lsy no claim to praise for the succers which crowned my exertions in the trying and sanguinary struggles in which it was my lot to be engaged, between the forces under my com- Perri a t eens aun oe my be Senge be, but tried to discharge my dui ountry. whese ser- vant | was proud ip be, Bir, the manner in which you have alluded to my brothers in arms, on both lines of our army, has filled my heart with gratitude and my eyes with tears, It was not due to me that the enemy with whom I contended was vanquished, but to the brave soldiers that stood by, and tained me in times of peril. To them belongs the glory, and ts them I frankly yield all claim to the laurels that adorn their brows. Sir, I feel sensibly the kindness and honor done me this night ; and while I cannot com- mand language suitably to express my emotions, I beg to thank you and my friends around me for such a flattering manifestation. Complimentary Ball to General Taylor— si Medal, ac,” Presentation of a ry {From the N. O. Delta, Sept. 16th.) We have never felt more airongly the inade- quacy of language to portray vivid and powerful impressions of the senses than we do now, in at- tempting to describe the scenes of splendor, gaiety and magnificence of which this famous seaside re- sort was the theatre on the memorable 13th of September. To do justice to the theme, we should be compelled to borrow some ot the most gorge- ous descriptions from the tales of oriental en- chantment, and to employ language which, by those who did not witness the display, might be deemed too hyperbolical and highly colored. To avoid this effect, we shall merely relate the oc- currences of the day, in the language of unvar- nished truth, leavying}the ornamental part of the description for the more elegant and poetical pen of our friend of the Commercial! Bulletin, who was not only present on the occasion, but, like Aneas, may truly say, “ ym magna pars fui.” _ We have already described (en. Taylor’s recep- tion here, and the sea-coast illumination. After getting through the labors of this demonstration, (it is marvelous with what patience and fortitude the old hero bears the torments of being lienized,) the General settled quietly down among the gay and sociable com- pany, and mingled freely and unreservedly with all clasees. His activity, which borders on restlessness, soon enabled him to liarize himself with the habits and customs of the place, as well as with the various characters here assembled. His plain, unpretending simplicity and modest bearing seemed to protect him from all impertinence, and to secure him the hearty good-will and prompt, but not Greeti Palaces of all sorts of people. Among that large an: uished 0) ny, We verily believe that the old Ge: would be the v last person whose manners and beari: ng would indicate the consciousness of candidacy for the first office in this great republic. And here we cannot refrain from paying ajust compliment to the admirable od taste and manners of our Southern people, as played on this occasion, in the entire absence of unrepublican Ny ccrnae y=-otall these presumptuous and untimely interruptions and importunities—to which great men are generally exposed, and particu- larly in the abstinence from all political discussions and inte: tions. A general amnesty was declared by the op, politicians during the General’s stay, and so faithfally was it observed that it would have puzzled the most sagacious politician to disti: ‘whigs from democrats in the crowd which sought to honor the brave old chief. But let us proceed to THE ILLUMINATION. During the day several boats arrived from New Or- leans, bringing considerable additions to the company, which was already it tham it has been before during the season. Just bet dinner, the dark hull of the government steamer Governor Marcy was seen ap- proaching from the direction of ete dar with the national ensign floating from her masts. She was sa- luted by the artillery company ashore, and presently a long line of young officers was seen coming up the pier, a sight which gave great satisfaction to the young ladies, who here, as eee else, seemed to be epaulette mad. Byron madea mistake in substituting mammon for soldiers in those satirical lines, which we take the liberty of paraphrasing — “Women, like mot ‘are caught by glare, And soldiers win thelr way whero seraphs might despair.” The dinner over, the whole company was set to work to complete the arrangements for the illumination. The ladies—dear creatures—bad been engaged all day in the wicked employment of fixing the wicks for the lights and in arrapging the wreaths, &c. The gentle- men found fullemployment in exeouting the various or- ders, and carrying out the grand plan designated by General Montgomery. At an early hour, the arrange- ments were completed, and just as the sun sunk into his watery bed, tho firing of a cannon caused all hands to stand to arms. The day and night were beautiful, and save the too great glare of an envious moon, seem- ed to be got up especially for the occasion. Suddenly, a thousand lights began to twinkle among the dak foliage of the beautiful garden in front of the hotel, and to gleam along the whole length of the gallery and front palings. The galleries of both stories were fes- tooned with one immense evergreen wreath, which reemed, like ahuge serpent, to inclose the whole im- mense building. Suspended from this wreath, at short intervals, were lamps of every hue: green, yellow, pink, blue, orange, and crimson, In the centre of the hotel, Joomed large transparency, upon which was painted an excellent portrait of General Taylor, with ‘the words, “God bless the Old Hero!” and the names of the battles in which he had been victorious. From the main entrance of the building an archway had been erected, extending to the gate, which was also hung with evergreen festoons, and illuminated by in- numerable variegated lamps. In the centre of the garden, the arbor, in the form of a Grecian temple, was most tastefully illuminated by lamps of diferent sizes and colors, and by Jouquets and wreaths of flow- ere and overgreens. The view from the wharf was i describably beautiful and picturesque, whilst within the garden and walks it was difficult for one to realize that it was not all a dream, so unlike it seemed to the dull realitios of this matter-of-fact world. ARRIVAL OF GENERAL 1 WIGG@S. The illumination had hardly got under way before the report of a cannon announced the arrival of another steamer from Pascagoula. The salute of se- venteen guns informed us that another gallant gene- ral had arrived, to share the honors of the occasion. It proved to be the veteren chief of Cerro Gordo—the hero of “all the battles and of none of the letters,”"— supported by a brilliant staff and a large detachment of the gallant officers of our army,.and by vy of gay, laughing, happy ladies, chiefly from our sister States of Mississippi and Alabama. We cannot enumerate all the officers present, but we recognized as promi. nent Stns ee several of the braves of the Mexi- can war. ere was Col. Miles, who has won ceveral brevets in as many battles, and who, in addition to his high standing as commander of the gallant Sth Infan- try, is a gentleman of the most sociable and popular manners, as well as of a sound and vigerous mind; Col Turnbull, Gen. Soott’s favorite topographical oilicer, to whose distinguirhed services the old general bears such high and frequent testimonials, and who has been ordered to this city to superintend the erection of the new custom-house ; Col. Craig, of the Spart $d Infantry, who has survived nearly all the old co: fete with whom he commenced the war, and fought in nearly every battle. There were, , Captain Wood, of Dragoons; Majors Van Horne and Canb; Lieutenants Wood, Mason, Beo, Wilkins, MeCon Brooke, Viele, Underwood, Miller, of the Infantry, and wany others, whote names bave escaped us. Colonel Bliss, who also came over, wes prevented from partici- pating in the feativition by indleposition At eight o'clock the ballroom was opaned, and the arrangements wero made for presenting Gen. Taylor with the medal voted him by Congress, PRESENTATION OF THE MEDAL. This ceremony was placed under the chief direction of Col. Hodge, of the Bulletin, who laid off his plans with characteristio skill and method, drawing a chalk line on the floor, and making sundry complex circles and parabolos, within which only particular individuals were admitted, and designating by certain symbols the ition of each party in the interesting ceremony The Goneral was escorted into the room by Col. C Bullitt, of New Orleans, and Mr. A. Knox, of Missi sippi, and supported by Cols. Croghan and Crai; Capt. Gernett, all im uniform. The Gener dreseed in undrers uniform, and looked remarkably well. He was received by Mr. Charlos Harrod, to whom the Secretary of War had committed the delivery of the is, and who was supported by Col. Hodge, of in, Col. Lumeden, of the Picayune, and B. Cenas, Erg. The ladies then entered the room, circle around the General and the immense bouquet of glitterin, Mr. Harrod then advanced, Committee, beauty and britiancy. and delivered the foliowing address to the General :— ME. HARROD’S ADDRESS. Grnenat Tarion—You are already awaro, air, that I am the bearer of a gold medal, voted to you by Con- E: to commemorate your brilliant achievements at jonterey. It was handed tome in Washington, by the President of the United States, through the Hon Seoretary of War, with a request that I would place it in your hands; and now I have the honor of doing #0. together with the official documents accompanying it, banded me at the same time. Permit me, er ral, on this occasion, to express my gratification at being the bearer of this medal, and having the o portant $0 present it to you in OB secagy of such a numerous d brilliant assembly of your fine countrywomen— t the ¢ time to pay my respects to you, whom tion thus honors for bravery and skill in con. ber armies. This, General, iss tribute which our whole people, from Maine cordial); as & proper, though natio gratitude to one of vest sons, and most iaithful patriots. The General seemed to be much affected by Me. Harrod's remarks y the nature of the ceremony. His reply was as follows GENERAL TAYLOR'S REPLY. “Taccept, sit, from your hands with emotions of gratitude which [ oan never adequately oxprera, this high tertimontal of td country’s approbation. These aes Cin a) the kind Risse with which my mem been look upon jaan ble serviees im Mexioo, have already planed ander Chligations to them a | feed that me services that I have performed, nor any that | oan possibly render, can ever repay. this medal I receive, for the second time, at the of our national legi-lature, the highest mark of ir approbation. In justice to the gallant men whom | the honor to command iu Mexico, | must take occasion to acknowledge, that through their bravery and patriotism. rather than through any per- sonal merit or service of my own, | have become the recipient of these distingushed honors, “Tm conclusion, sir, permit me to render you my thanks for your kind offices on this occasion, and for the Cd flattering language in which you have pleased to Cisobarge them ’’ A salute of artillery was then fired, and the band struck up s national sir, The medal presented to the General is beautifully exeouted, though the bust on one mde of it is no more like the Goneral than any other elderly military gentleman. The reverse side contains the name and date of the battle of Monterey, for which particular victory the medal was voted by Congress. ‘THE BALL AND THE BELLES. After this ceremony, the ball was opened and the cotillons formed. We should not, however. omit to notice the tasteful manner in which the ball-room was arranged and ornamented for the occasion. Large wreaths of evergreen were hung around the walls and intertwined the chandeliers, and the arrangement of the lights wae admirable. There were about one hun- dred and fifty ladies present, and about twice that number of gentlem smong whom the States of Loniaiana,Alsbeme,and Mississippi, were about equally represented. A more brilliant assemblage of beauty and taste er graced @ ball-room, The superior de- licacy, grace, and elegance of taste, for which the ladies of this section are distinguished all over the world, never shone so conspicuously asthey did at this as- sembly. We would not attempt to enumerate all who contributed to make up this unequalled constellation ot beauty, but must rest content with allusions to those only whom chance glances, afforded in the dizay whirl of tf mazy dance, enabled us to recognise and desig- nate. It would be no lors diffloult than invidious to use superlatives where so many contested the apple inacri- bed with the words “ pulche: 3? but still re may set up city pride as ustification for the homage which we involuntarily rendered to the New Or! beauty and taste, so ably represented by the brilliant and beaming face, fair and delicate complex- ion, and mingled grac id Saatty of the elegant Mra. G. Her dress rich la blue, smothered in to borrow an expression faom’ the gastrone- mic world—exhibited that richness and elegance of taste for which our ladies are so celebrated. But Mo- bile put forward several claimants to the crown of beau- ty, between whom we should be more embarrassed to decide than Paris ever was. There was the petite but beautifully moulded figure and laughing, mischievous face of Miss O. ,in whose train follewed as mauy captives as ever graced a Roman omperor’s triumph. Mis H. » of Mobile, of sparkling, happy counte- ance, and grceful carriage—Miss I of Mobile, with soft blue eyes, light auburn hair, and pensive cast of countenance. Miss L. , of Mobile, the re- ported conqueror of one of Mexico’s conquerors, whose charms have proved more powerful than the batteries of Monterey or Cerro Gordo—s lady of fine conversation- al powers, with » peculiarly knowing expression and graceful, dignified carriage. Miss C—e, of Mobile— small but agile and sylphlike—full of vivacity and sparkling with diamonds, whose lustre suffered from their vicinity to her sparkling eyes, ‘There, too, was South Mississippi supporting her pre- tensions{in the expressive tace of Miss J. McR-—, whose white and biue colors were happily appropriate to her expression, compounded of amiubility, intel- ligence, and gentleness. Miss C. McR—, in gay pink, set off her neat and plump little figure, and her merry-hearted and joyous countenance. In fine contrast with these blondes is the dark-oyed, Rebecca-looking Miss M——,, of New Orleaas, with her luxuriant ringlets, which— “To shame might bring ‘The glossy blackness of the raven’s wing and whose intensely dark and piercing eyes, shaded by long eye-lashes, cast their bewitching shadows upon & cheek in which the olive, the lily, ani the rose, ure beautifully blended. But who is that sey, creature, with graceful figure, bright hazel eyes, and lovely dim- ples, in which a thousand Cupids might bask? What did you say, “The Widow , of Covington?” It is impos- Bible; she eannot have passed “sweet eighteen,””—s0 fresh, bright, and beaming seems her face. With her two sisters, the Misses B. 8, of New Orleans (appa- rently twins) what a fine representation could be given ef the Three Graces. Mark, however, the difference between the widow and the maiden, in thearch coquet- ry and provoking nenchalance of the one, and the ma- ture dignity and restraint of the other, There is another widow in crape muslin, with a face full of beauty and tenderness, and with full, large eyes, whose brightness is softened by an expression of deep, warm affection, and gentle, tender thoughts,— She is the admired Mrs. C- . of Red River. But there is truly the queen of the assemblage, dress- edin exquisite light blue, with a head dress of charm- ing elegance and taste. Her face of bright intelligence, her fair complexion, large blue eyes, auburn hair, and mouth disclosing, with every expression, (a set of beau- tiful teeth; her figure tall, graceful, and well-propor- tioned, bespeaks the Celtic blood which flows in her veins, and crimsons o’er her cheek. This is is the in- comparable Mrs. B. .of New Orleans, the lady of that untiring devotee toTerpsichorean amusements and the fine arts generally, ‘ whoisthe head and front of this offendiug’—to whose taste and energy so much of the enjoyment of the occasion was due. ‘That little, laughing, round, plump ‘figuro in pink, dons herself with so much recklessness to all the waltz, is Mrs. B———’s younge! ter, who is just stepping upon the stage of action, and seems by the zeal of her movements determined to make up for any lost time. But turn wo in another direction, to catch a glimpse of that fairy-like figure, who glides with such grace and agility through the desperate plunges of that reck- less Mazurka. Her head is small—so are hor features ; but her neck bends as gracefully as that of the swan, jd ber durk auburn hair, littie twinkling blue eyes, and rounded chin, render her's a face which would at- tract among thousands. That is Miss B—, of New rleans. The tall and graceful Creole who stands near her, and who moves in the dance with such mingled grace anddignity, is Miss B——'s aunt, the elegant Miss L— , and is one of the very few representatives of the Creole beauty of our city, present on this occasiom There, too, is the elegant and beautifully rounded lord of the lady of our incomparable host, in pure white, wreathed with roses. She waltzes with a taste, grace and beauty which are truly bewitching. ‘That bright eyed, gay-hearted young creature, with her light, siry figure, and her dark hair crowned with red roses, isthe only daughter and heiress of Major M——, of Biloxi. She is destined to be a belle, There is another small, delicately but exquisitely moulded figure, with a face full of intelligence and brilliant with dimples. It is Miss T—, of Jackson, Miss. Her full, equare forehead proclaims her intellect to beequal to her beauty, which is of the brightest and most captivating style But, alas! our ti space are limited, and we must here abruptly conclude our enumeration of the beauties who graced this magnificent display. Leaving the aay circle for & moment, let us take a glance at the circle of old folks who have huddled up in the cor- ner near the door. In the centre of them sits that venerable couple, for whose honor the display been got up, the gallant old General and the estimable com- panion of. te happy life. They looked upon e gay ecene with countenan: sympathy, slightly shaded by a regret for the absence of their loved daughter, who was still confined with » ver. Between cotillons, waltzes and promenades, the hours flew so swiftly by that it was nearly two o'clock in the morning when the gong anneunced the supper. The company then formed in procession and marched into the gallery, where tables had been spread for five hundred se The gorge was most superb. There were six tables of sixty feet each, and theso fairly groaned under the weight of the immense quantity and variety ofthe dishes. To give the reader some idea of the sumptuous character of the feast, we annex the following copy ot the bill of the shief ingredients, omit- ting the innumerable entrees :—Bill of Fare, September 18—6 tables, 60 fect each—ornaments, 18; hams, 12; tonguer boned turkey, 12; roast’ chicken,’ 24; boned chicken, 12; lobster salad, 36; French pies, 12; pickled oysters, 24; raw oysters, 24; dressed fish, 12; te de foie gras, 12; charlotte russe, 24; jellies,’ 24; ne mange, 24; fancy cake, 24; chocolate cake, 24; almond cake, 24; sugar trops, 24; burnt almon crackers, 24; fruit, 36—total,.74, The winos. kinds and brands, were proportionably plentifal. Gen. Taylor sat in the centre of the table, and near him was Gen, Twigg the other officers. But one toast was given, and that was to Gen Taylor. ‘The F passed off most pleasantly. There was enough for all, and no excesses marred the order or good fuel- ing of the occasion. After supper the dancing was resumed, tilt ep of morn, when the ball room was closed by & breakdown of the gentlemen, who sought to avenge the ill luck of losing their opportunities with the ladies, by @ regular double-shuffle Camperdown affair, which tested the strength of the timbers of the buileing, and finally - awaking the slumbering echors of Texas, with their terrifio imitations of sundry animals and birds of but Hight musical pretensions. Thus passed & memorable day in the history of ail who participated in ite festivities; a day which aiforded abundant proofs of the public spirit and Sood taste of the horpitable . ae well as @ good feeling and h: I ty of the guests of Paew Christine idibia Rallroed Matters. The Common Council of Albany, and a large invi- ted company besides, made an experimental trip over the Albany and Scheneotady Railroad, the track of which hasjust beon completely relaid with heavy iron rail. The train of three care left the Albany Depot at 38 m. past 10 o'clock, and reaghed Schenectady at 8 m. past 11. Whole time 30 minutes. Time from Broad way to the old depot at Schenectady—tho two pointe between which full speed was maintsined—26 minutes, Returning, the train left Schenectady at 3 m_past 12, and reached Van Woert street, Aloany, at 27 m. past 12, Time, 24 minutes! This ‘was rate of ono mile in one minute and tw seconds, or 4244 miles per hour. It upon India rubber sprin; steadiness and ere.” Micticay Cxntnat. Rartnoan.—In October this road will be completed to Niles, ieaving only twonty miles by stages to St Joseph. Tue Weatnen.—Scvere Storm on time Laces. —A heavy gale from the Southand Kast swept Lake Michigan on Wednesday. The night was alto. se the most boisterous one known upon this lake for years. The steamer Nile, Capt. Blake, and the pro- pellers California, Oneida. and Princeton, which were out mis the gale, arrived here yestorday. T! ile, for reveral hours, was exposed to the whole fury of the storm off Sheboygan, the sea frequently breaking tireiy over her, and as her veteran Captain Blak The California was obliged to throw rome fifteen tons of her deck load overboard, and much of the cargo was demaged by tbipping seas i ia 13, There was snow on the Catekill mountains on Friday ‘Thursday hills tothe north- with snow. and kept up . the ward of Quebso (rere tigeiy’e severed By the steamship Glob:, have Capt. pere from all parts ot treansabe latest dates from Galveston being the 11th inet. The Victoria Advocate says that the late dry Moncrieff, we weather has been quite beneficial to the cotton cro in that region, which had begun to suffer from rain Cotton’ picking is now going on extensively. The fleids of sugar cane look weil, aud promise « large jel w We regret to learn that more than the usual amount of sickness now exists at Houston. In some oases wise of | y of itors of the Victoria Advocate dated at San Antonio, August 24, states that a few days pre- vions Lieut, Brown, of Capt. Cramp’s company of Texas Rangers, with about thirty men, hada fight tthe same number of Lipan indians, who en tome horses from the Rangers’ camp. ‘Ten 4 were killed, about 125 head of horses and mules taken, and the Texans returned without the loss of a man. eH The Civilian of the 11th inst. ‘fas the following re- marks upon Col. Hays's expedition to Chihuahua ;— Some persons have supposed that the announcement of the expedition of Col. Hays, with 100 armed men, to Chibuahus, had something ‘to ao with the mysterious Buffalo hunt, Sch is not the fact. The object of the expedition is to mark out and open goon road for commercial purposes in order to raw the Chibuabua trade into Bexar. Colonel Hays left, or was to leave, San Antonio de Bexar about the 27th ult, with some twenty of the citizens of Bexar, and about forty Rangers from Captain High- smith's company, to explore the route. The expenses of the party are borne by the merchants of Bexar. The success of this undertaking, which we do not doubt, aud of others which will follow it, will result, unless we are greatly mis! in a complete change of the route of the overland trade to Mexieo, The distance from San Antonio to Chihuahua is not one- third that of the route now travelled from Missouri, The Huntsville Banner mi the report of a murder in Tyler county. It i , according to the Banner, that Jackson and James Cheshire, and their half-brother. got into a fight with a man by the name of Pullam, which ended in the killing of the latter. The fight occurred on the bank of the Neches, which was witnessed by some others on ‘he opposite bank. When the fight ended, the Cheshire party were seen to throw Pullam in the river, and leave. Search was made in the water for Pullam, who was found the day after—his throat cut, and his nose and both ears bit off. Jackson Cheshire has since been apprehended. A large reward has been offered for the apprehension ot the others. ‘A public meeting has been held in Jackson county, on the subject of land titles and the late apportion- ment law. Another meeting, on the same subjects. is to be held at Texans, during the next term of the District Court, to determine what steps are most pro- per to be pursued in the premis ‘We copy from the Houston Star, of the 9th inst., the two following paragraphs :— Cotton Woxm.—We regret to state that the cotton worm has made its appearance om several plantations on the lower Brazos. An intelligent planter has in- formed us that the worm commenced its ravages about two weeks since. Little injury has yet been done, but fears were entertained that the ravages of this de- structive insect will increase to an alarming extent. ‘The crops in the vicinity of Matagorda, it is said, have ed more from the worm than those on the Cror.—The season has been unusually favora- sugar planters. The cane on the whole line of the Brazos, and om most of the Pi ions on the Caney and Colorado, is remarkably promising. The late storm beat down the cane on several plantations, but the weather has been favorable since, and it has recovered trom the effects of the storm, and is growing finely. The Ge) of sugar, this season, will probabiy be at least one-third larger than that of last year The total amount of cotton exported from Texas during the year ending the 3lst of August, 1848, w 39,027 bales, not including that which reached this | by the Redriver.—N. O. Picayune, S:pt. 15. Miscellaneous, A carriage maker named Michael Sullivan, absco ed from Newark, on Monday, with a young girl of so 16 years, named Mary Emeline Richmond, leaving destitute wife and child. He is ssid to have contracted an acquaintence with the girl last summer, during a military company exoursion. On Tuesday, the thermometer, when highest, was 73; Wednesday, at sunrise, 59; do. when highest, 75; Thursday, at sunrise, 6834 ; do. when highest, 7234 ; Friday, at sunriso, 5244 Barometer, at sunrise on Wednesday, 30.10 ; Thursday, 29.88 ; Friday, 30.00. Snow has made its = on Mount Lebanon, one of the White mountains. Dr. Morrill made his third ascension on Thursday afternoon, from Boston. After an absence from terra firma of some twenty-five or thirty minutes, he alight- ed in the water about # quarter of a mile from Fort Independence, and was picked up by the pleasure boat “Warren.” His attempt to take a young lady with him was unsuccessful. A young man named Davis was murdered near Ma- con, Ga., on the 6thinst. A negro waylaid the youth, on his return from echool, and dealt him a heavy blow upon the head, witha bludgeon prepared for the pur- pose, and then choked him till life was extinot. Two mectings have been lately held in Nauvoo, for the purpose of making arrangements to drive the re- | full of pleasure atid + maining Mormons out of Hancock county. We trast that no farther attempts of this kind will be made. Our State has suffered enough in reputation already ; and the anti-Mormons, by such an act, will not be su tained by the sympathies of the community.— Idina fournal, The annual exhibition of the Montreal Agricultural Society, took place on Tuesday last. The Imperial Act (11 & 12 Vict., chap. 56) the Canada Union Act, by permitting the w French language in parliamentary records, &c.. lished officially in the last Canada Gazette, a8 sanc- tioned on the 14th of last month. A few days since in Cincinnati, a manjnamed John White was arrested on the charge of an assault upon his wife, with intent to kill, and taken before Wick Roll, Eeq., im the Southern precinct of Millcreek Township.’ Witnesses not being at hand, he was sent to jail.in default of bail, to await examination. On yesterday he was brought out, and, after a full hearin; of the case, he was requited to give a pretty large bail for his appearance st Court—the evidence bearing strongly t him, As he was abont being sent back to prison, his wi intended victim of his brutality, and complainant in the case—stepped for- ward, and, in connexion with her sister, went his bail! The first train, entirely through from the Lakes, arrived in this city on Sunday—composed of the same oars which left Sandusky, This arrangement must be a convenience to passengers, inasmuch as the annoy- ance of a change of cars is thereby prevented,—Gin- cinatti Commercial, 9th inst. Deatu ory a Cnip From Srarvation.—The Poughkeepsie ae gives a most melancholy ac- count of s desth which ocourred at the County House, years seven months and four days, oldest son of John and Elisabeth Co: ‘The relatives and friends of the family are fally invited to attend the funeral from Bie fatherie te sidenes No, 103 Bridge rtreet, and also the brothers of np Division No. 4, Sons of Temperance. n the 23d inst., Jusse Oaxuer, Eaq,, aged ains will be taken from his late residenge, No. 226 West Twentieth st , to Poughkeepsie, on Mon. day morning next, for interment. n Saturday, the 23d inst., Cuanuee Oaxtny, two years and ten months; son of the late James W. ak! he ‘The relations and friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend his faneral from No, 3 West 12th et., at balf-past 2 o'clock, P, M. Sunday the 24th MARITIME INTELLIGENCR, SHIP NEWS NOTICE. Commanders of vessels bound to this port, will con- fers favor upon us by having at} parcels, papers, and Seports, intended fer the New Yor Herald, for {immediate delivery to our news steamer, the News Boy. She willboard inward bound vessels in the vi- pee 3 of Sandy Hook. Those bound to other whether foreign or domestic, will confer an additio1 favor by forwarding to the Herald, through the mail or otherwise, ship news or papers that may be deem- ed of interest to the cemmunity. We will gladly re- siprocate the favor, OID DAD RDDED RE Port of New York, September 24, 1848, « 6 2) moon Rises, aoe 6 58] MOM WaTeR, Cleared. Ships—Northumberland, (pst) Hammond, London, Wiscasset, L ton, Spotlord, Mileston & Co; Charleston, Brown, do, @' Bul Barke—W eskeag, Bartlett, Cork, &o, i W Trundy & Co; by, W Stevens, Stetson, New Or Bi J Griswold; un, Now Orleans; Northerner, (#) Budd, ubarlos: ra Winniert; Morla, Conway. Marin, Hatch, St Marys. Savannah, Dunham & Dimon. ‘Schre—Hovnd, (Br) Roper, St John, NB, G & J Laurie & Ces William & Maria, Armstrsng. Fredericksburg, Henry & Smirh; Towusend, do; Eidad, Jarvis, Potersburg, WB Jenkins: Vander dilt, do Margarett, Wogtam, do; Thoree, Wainwright, Wilming ton, NC; Seguin, Beck, Richmond; Elias, Mesrolo, Baltimore Alit 1 Geo Horchkiat, Reynce F Philadel i Boston, | Wheeler, Norwalk. ‘Skop#— Capitol, Simpson; Rhode Island, Fenell; and Rionsi, Durfee, Providence; Report, Tuthill, New Bedford, Tat 1, 13th ull Ship Emma Watts, Watts, (of Hatlowell,) Liverpool, 13th ul wht re mnapancescers Uo W Aa T Taps Ge The KW has experienced heavy gales all the »—lost sails, &e. Brig Detroit, Ward, St Ubea, (Portugal,) via Now Haven, 24 hours, with salt, to Peterson & Te, Brig Alfred Hammond, Leeds, Rio Grande, 53 iin with hides and wood, tu B Richards. Sid inco with bark William Schroe Ger, Upton for Salem. Sept 17, iat 35 N, lon71 W, spoke bark Hope, from New York for 3t Thi ‘brig London, Hainos, Jucksonvitle, 8 days, with yellow ping, 60 JH shephera Brig Judson, Russell, New Haven, in ballast, to Cartwright & on. ‘Br sob May Flower, King Windsor, NS, 14 days. Schr Wm Pope, Foster, Machias, Schr John, Miles, Maching, Schr Wi E Leggett, Degroot, Stamford. tohr Jos Candon, Tabbutt, Lubec. Schr Van Buren, Am burg, Cherrytield, Schr Lamartine, PF Mattapoisett Bchr Utica, mit) tland. Schr HS Lanfair Je, Now Hay Schr Westover, Bebr W BM fehr Hector Sloop Frank! days. Saited, =o nsbip Northerner, Charleston; ship J N Gosslcr, Boma bazka Miseuvra, Limerick; Vilgrim, Mobile, is Saveeecta 23—Wind, at sanrise, NW; meridian, NW; sun: Mllsceiianeous. CoumnAnd, Fitch, from Franklin, La, for NYork, put acola on the 26th ult, with loss of sails, spars, to, (icwuGan, of and from Boston for St Jago, before re- xn tho Hog Sty Reef, went ashore night of 4th inst, Capt Varney went to Fortune Island in the vee \d wreckers would proceod to the vessel night of 8th what they could. ‘The Michigan wasof 131 tons bur. then, and belonged to the master, Capt Gideon G Varney and others, of Dedham. Her cargo vonsistad chiefly of fish and pro- Visions, of which a portion shipped by Mesers Lombard & Whit- nore, valued at. $4015, waa insured at the Equitable office, Bos, ton. |The Dalanee, by another shipper. about $750, wasnot in, sured, Boston, Sept 22—Sohr Success, Tarr, hence for Gloucester, 160 hhds salt, some flonr, and other freight, was run into at 7! o'clock Inst evening, by echr Herald, of and for Wellieet, sunk to the water's crew raved, The outer Tolegraphie station below this port, reports a schr of Gloucester, 2ameun- ‘known, ashore on Ram Head bar, on her beem ends and full of over: ‘ladon with fish barrels and old junk, This is undoubtedly 1¢ Success. Scur Lyp1a CaTHARIN®, before reported towed into Portland dy brig Dahlia, was tallen in with night of Isth, by brig J D Pem- nell (air at Buth,) which laid by all night, took the craw off next morning, and ext day put them on boatd the Dahlia, It bat been incorrectly reported that the D took off the erew. Launcu—A fine bark of about 350 tons was launched at New London, Ct, on the Zist.inst, It is named the Emily Miner, and in tbe couimanded by Capt Miner, lnto of the brig Ueneral Wile son, It was buit by Mr Samuel Moxley, Jr, and is intended to run in Messrs. & Hazard’s line of New York and Mobile, packets, At Frankfort, 16th inst, from the yard of Mr Danl Williat abrigealled the Walter Hoxie, of beautiful model and ‘ini cwned by the builders, Mesers Baker & Snow, of Orrington, and Capt E Hoxie, who will command her. ‘Whalemen. Bailed from New Bedford, 21s, ship Lalla Rookh, Pacific. Spoken, Aug 6, West ond of Gracioso, ( Western L 10 miles, ship Parachute, Fisher, from New Bedfor well, 75 bbls oil, ssw 8a Spoken. Bark Condor, Whiting, from New Orleans for Cadiz, Sept 3 Tat 40 6, lon 68. Pilot boat Nettle, of New York, Sept 21, Fishing Rip, bearing NNW 40 miles, Foreign Ports, Buenos Ayres, July be Page Bazaar, Simpson, from Boston, arr day before; Corvo, Goaham, for Boston next day; barks Rdw Koppish, Upton, for Salem, 6; Chalcedony, Upton; trom do, are vio ‘At do 22d," Benjamin Aymar, Carver, for NYork; Shaw, Rag for Boston; bark Corvo, Gor! do; brig Russian, Carter, for Avtwerp; bark Oxford, Cl Boston; schrs Ri Bui ant Ann, Stevenson; ich brigs Sophia, Iverson, a1 Randers, Glausen, for the United States, Emile, Ohlsen, for New ¥ lanoverian schr Henrich Haeslop, for NYork; Prussian bark Cosar, Richter, NYork or Boston. 19th, arr Chaucellor, Walker, Rio Grande; 15th, Antarvs, Howes, Rio Janeiro. Sid yrom do 2st, schr Jubilee, Parsons, Montevideo; 17th, bark Pae lestine, Herrey, Boston, Havana, Sept. 7.—Ship Prentice, Taylor, Boston, (Aug 17) supposed juss arr; barks Edwin, Wales, from’ Matanaas, for An- twerp. Idz; Louisiane, Atwood, ‘from Guayacuil, last fm Pernain= buco Avg3, ar 6th; Sebocis, Campbell, from Bangor, 18 ds, dog Bawin Johnsen, Sagua, next morning Jou for NYerx (bas 86 hhd, and] riel per box sugar, and $23g por bhd molasses) ‘, Underwood, une; schrs Somers, Watson, from Charles 2 d3, ar 6th; Cherokee, Carver, from Jarueo, for Charleston, arzth, $id Mth, scbr Adelaide, Mitchel, Mariel. At de, 16th inst. barks Loreto Fish, Gates, ftom Boston (Aug 29) uno; lise bau J, Gallagher, frm, Phila, at Oi oF do 5 oe ia lida lonrEVvInE, Jul ~ Arr, bri inds, Papper, Rio Rio Gnaxoe, Bratil, July 30 Bark Hamilton, Allen, of Bose ton, ce, a fow dayssince. The particulars aro as ‘A man and woman left a little girl whom ey represented to be their daughter, with a family residing near Peckville, in the town of Fishkill, last summer, promising to callfor her in afew days. She remained there some wecks, and the individuals who left her were not heard from. The family with whom she was left, thinking that she nevcT would be called for, ueed her ins most cruel and inbuman fiadner, depriving her of food and clsthng, until she finally re- solved to escape and attempted to find her friends; and accordingly wandered oif alone, and was lost in the woods ef Fishkilt Mountains. Most of the above particulars were gathered from the accounts given by the child herself to those having her in their care. She also stated that her name was Mary Elizabeth Crom- well, and that she was twelve years of uge. When he was a mere skeleton, away, leaving nothing but ekin and bones; an object of the pro- foundest pity, not only in consequence of her starved condition, bat also of el he sustained life by eating was fortunate enough to berries, roots, &e., which 8! find through the day, and at night would sit down, fatigued and exhausted, and sob herself to sloep. Sho Temained in the woods for eight or ten davs. when sho ‘was accidentally discovered, in e0 réduded s condition #4 to be almost unable to move, and would have died iti a few bours on the spot where she lay, if she had not been found Sho was brought to the ery! House, where she received all the kindness and care froml Mr. Hall and family that could bo bestowed. bes of medical treatment; but it did not came and put an end to her sufferings ; and on the rpaiaseent the little starved girl was committed to e tomb, Naval Intelligence. The U.§. steamer Iris, Com’r Carpender, four days and eight hours from Laguna, arrived at Pensacolaon the 8th; officers and crew all well. The following ise list of her officers:—Commander—E. W. Carpender; Lieutenant—Edmund Jenkine; Acting Master—Wm. H. Reily; Midshipman—L. H. Newman; Passed Aas’t Surgeon—Wm. B. Sinclair; 1st Asst Engineer— Theodore Zeller; 24 do., Wm, K. Hall; do., Henry Mason; do., Thos. J, Harris; do., John M. Maury. The Saratoga sailed from Laguna on the 4th for Pensacola. U. §, sloop of war Decatur, Commander Byr arrived at Santa Crus, Teneriffe, July 27, from cruise, last from Cape Verde Island: The Maid of New Orleans, at Salem, from Buenos Ayrer, met, in the River of Plate, about 26th ult., « steamship, believed to be the U.S, steamship Alleg- hany. which arrived at Montevideo July 22d, frem Rio janeiro, A U.S sloop ofwar standing F. 8. F. was passed (no date given) by & vossel at m, in lat. 38, \lon. 68 30. tri) the Plymouth, from Borton, for the Coast of fries. Lieut. Gilles has beon appointed by the Secrotary of the Navy to the command of the astronomical expedi- tion to the Southern hemisphere, authorized at the late eorsion of Congress, Lieut Gillis will leave earl; next summer, and in the mean time will visit the phi- Jorophical societies of thecountry, preparatory to his departure, At Paterson, N. J. on Thuredey, the 21st inst., by the Rev. E. Wiggins, Mr. Wituiam J. Baunoneo to Mira Racnen Mace, all of the formor p! ashes x On Saturday, Sept, 234, Ja A. Monror, aged 34 yenrs ‘The relatives and friends of the family, and thors of bis brothers, Thomas H. and George W. Morton, Tenpeotfully invited to attend hie funeral (new number) West Broadway, on At two o'olock, His remains will be ton, from Li it arr; Anabuac, Barstow, of ond sa} for 'N York; ‘3, Herron, from Baltimore, arr; Hersehel, jeans, from Lisbon, ’ do; brigs Chickasaw, Sxolfieid, from Caps Verda, do; EB D Wolf, Sturdevant, from Lisbon for Antwang: Maraball, i Milton, Carty, from and for Ph: from Cape Verd: Rio, arr at Rio Ai G rom and f bark William Schroder, Upton, Salem Iphia, wig tide; ald ne Rio Janno, Ang 10—Srazilian brig Rapido, (late Catharine Mary, of Boston) uno; 6th, brig Saline, Gray, Baltimore; 7th, brig GW Huntington, for Africa, Sisar, Sept 7—Schr Home, une, (Capt s Trin1ab, Sept. 1—arr, brig Zeno, (of more, Falmouth, J, fur Boston, 14g, yg ‘Tarks Island; brigs Sey —, Emma, Webber, Tarks nd; yoo = recbane § D Pennell, Adams, Baltimore. Bosyon, Sept 22—Arr ship Pot Endecott, Constadt; 4 Franklin, Giishrist, Newport, Waitt brigs Ariel, Atking, Bal amore; Pearl, Harding, Pialedelphia; Pak, Ryder Phuindolps ig sick. ‘Richmond, Me) Dine a Mary, H Crowell, Philadolphia; Swar , Is\¥+ Pinileilelphs ret Nowell, Warren, Philadelphiay”boliy Shy 0K ew, York) Chri ie, Halifax; Montreal, Hartman, Fredo tg; Armida, Kelley, Norfolk; Cardenas, Croc sesate rey, Mclatyre; Berry, Nickerson; p sealdonl, Rosoatt, Foliage phia.; Mary Ava, Coron, Folindeiphla, We uprantive Br ic Win Kerry, Sims, Cork, jearap? Maine, from {Cid ships Russell, "Donough, coast of Pate: iss’ Amaranth, Bliss, Liverpool; Br bark Marchionuss of Clys lesdale, Ferguson, Sheds, Nit brigs Markland, Georgo Young, St Martins; sche Abeona, Smith, Richmond ; Molvillo, Crahtreg, NYork; Howord, Baker, do, Slo ehip Peter Maroy; brigs Uriole, Brooks, NY orks Ni, Wilmington, NC; Albatross, Philadelphia, ba Aen ope 22—ace sohes Wim Cally oer Cld bark Elvira, Nickerson, Boston; brig . (Br) Smith, vy « e by ad RL Sept a la aoht Barton, Waldron, Key Wests iad for a Southern port, sid echr Planter, Lawless, NYork, A nin foperts (new) Baie CHARLESTON, Sept 20-—-Arr hip new) Jey, NYork; brig J Balch, Melville, Millstone Point, Cone; 19th, wae Cycle De, chncum, Beaton oe Be rance, Duff, Li: c ston, Saxua Jar THOwASTON, Sept 10--Art_ she Cordelia, Saith Wa. min via Kennobéo; ald schrs Dolaware, Lolbrook, and ton, Hurd, Paal, NYork. East Greenwich, Sept 19—Art bark Cherokee, Humphrey, Charleston, th inet, Ganorven, Sept 12—Arr bark Nahumkeng, Fishor,Cadiz; 19, Wig Chocktaw, Fiitner, Turks Islands; sehr Wim Henry, ‘Tar ork. Hanwien, Sept 19—Arr schr Daniel, Ri Brothers, Allon, NY ork; 17th. sld sloop Geo Fox, Uhase, do. Jpcusonvasstn, opt 1O—Arr whe Mepeata, - ACIIAR Pont, tr Nept Soon Rene t ald zehr Geren, Smo'S Work . bi ae i aa _Newront, Sept 20—Arr echrs Mary Johnson, Johnson, from Nortoik for Dighton; Sea Mark, Harding, Bucksport for ’hiiadel- r 4, Bangor: Two fay flower, ( br) Windsor, tor NYork. N RoVONKD, Sept 2i—Sld brig Chatham, Huffington, (aot Winn.) Amste rdam. ay Haven, Sept20—Sid bark Hyperion, Benjamin, Phila- Jelpa. Newnenn, NC, Sept 13—~Arr schra Ann Maria, Jones, NYorkgy Dolphin, Latchum, do; 14, &,R ‘Thompson, Salyer, do; old South, Cart Avis, do; 16, Dplphiv, Lachum, do, Ann’ Maria, Jones, lan, do; 16 brig Ronmoke, Baxter ioe. pt 1—Arr rors Lady Suffolk Boston; : fotten, Vortemouth, RE; K Habersham, Adams, ‘cxichstuig, bud ‘to NYork; Del Norte, Dorr, Camien, Moy bow, Rogers, Rontor: Denmark, Crowell, do: TP Abel, Law: i rence, Kicbmond bnd to NYork; eld brig Brothers, Adams, War terford. Bampton RoaySuige Madison, Jan River bd to Boston; Nae re fer, Baitinore, bnd to, Maryland, Boston, bnd to Ni Joi cchew Vitginta, Niokeroon, Balthmore,’ bua to Boston 8 Basley, Heobur Bath, Me. Now Onieana, Sopt 14—Arr steamship Globe, Moncriof, Gal- verton; echr CL Gager, It ri; Sisal. Cld ah ps Norfolk, Rogers, Liverpeol; Qaitorne, Gates, do; bark Margaretta, (Br) Licktua ull; rehts Jover Fernsndo, (Mex) Sanches, Camponehy and Lac Daa THD HG6 PATE PORDOOOHD a. sat, abbas | TLAND, 2l- Arr Vetavin, mt, Car cehy Surah Brin, Gardner, Calais, for NY otk, ish Ponrawouri, Sept 20—Arr briga Ellis, Kollar, Philadelphiag ar Gllkey, —; sehes Catharine, Eldridge, and Union, NY Mitehell, NYork. areLvey Ann, Slate, NYor! yein, Btophens, do: Lighttoot, Ste @ hr Letmee Chlarese, N ke iu Fersigtew, Bt dopo Cowen | Savenwan, Bept W—Arr brig Virginiy Tredway, Now Or. Wire cron, Sept 0 —Arr echr R WRrown, Tones, NYor! C16 Ine Nerwtithe Senter, Crenada; sche Postl, Moore, Jackson: BL vehi dervleman, Gosles, N ichola, Frontion, hark Seience, Howland, ‘ ae N York; Jonas Smith, Ni