The New York Herald Newspaper, September 29, 1848, Page 1

— NO. 5231. Political Intelligence. Tue Day or Evection.—The following act of Con- directs the day on which the pre: intial election be made, Of course it takes place on the 7th of jovember :— Act to establish a uniform time for holding elec- tions forelectors of Presidentand Vice President in the States of the Union it enacted by the Senate and House of Represen- ives of the United States of America in Congress as- embled, That the electors of President and Vice Pre- ident shall be appointed 1p each State on the Tuesday extafter the first Monday in the month of Novem- of the year in which they are to be appointed. vided, That each State may by law Sears for the ing of any vacancy or vacancies which mzy occur When any urpose of c nd shall fail to make a choice on the day afordvaid, then the electors may be appointed on @ subsequent day, in such mauner as the State shall ‘by law provide. JOHN W. JONES, Speaker of the House of Representatives WILLIE P. MANGUM, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, January 23, 1845. JOHN TYLER. NEW YORK. Dr. Artemas Fitch. of Delhi, Delaware county, has received the Anti-Rent nomination for Congr ae votes with Delaware. Dr. Fitch is a zeal whig. . G RaWvaren is nominated for Congress, by the ‘whigs of Renssalaer county ‘ The whiigs of the léth district have nominated John R. Truman, of Warren, for Congress. The district is composed of Franklin. Clinton, and Warren, Enix County.—The Whigs of Erie County have nominated E. G. Spaulding tor Congress. Mr.S. isthe present member of Aseembly from that county. Bertixc on Exections.—Section 15. No person shall be permitted to vote at any election, who shall make any bet or wager, or be directly or indirectly in- terested in any bet or wager depending upon the re- sult ot any election at which such persons may offer 10 vote. onto. Judge Wood has been nominated for Congress by the democrats in the Cleveland district, in opposition to Gidding: The annexed is the democratic view of the contest in Ohio :— We have letters from northern and southern Ohio, which speak with great confidence of the resuit in No- vember. General Taylor will not leave the Western Teserve With a respectubie vote—his vote will not be as large as;the vote for General Cass in northern Onio. In the middle counties of the State General Cass will receive a large majority, and in southern Ohio he will receive a larger yote than has usually been given to ‘democratic candidates. The “free soil” yote will be derived from the usual whig yote. The great effort of the whigs is directed to the election of Ford. The * free soil,” or abolition party, has no candidate in nominatien, and the result more doubtful. Ford has refused to declare for which candidate, Van Buren or Taylor, he will give his vote. ‘This is arstrange course to pursue, but it is deemed the only safe course for him, If the people of Ohio can blindly support a man without knowing or ask- ing his views, then we ave dirappointed in them. e whig and ‘free goil’’ papers both fly Mr. Ford’s name. The free soil view is as follows : A correspondent of the Cincinnati Globe speaks of the signs in northern Ohio in the most gratifying terms:~ We shall sweep the Reserve with a rush, by fifteen thousand majority. Look at it All the whig candi- dates for Congress here are anti-Taylor men. Two of them (Crowell and Giddings) are Van Buren men.— ‘The other (Root) is undecided whether to vote for Ven Buren, or not at all; but inclives to the former courte, ‘There are but three Taylor whig candidates running for the Legislature on the reserve, and they will pro- ibably all be defeated by free soil men. “Thear from Stark county, that Hon. G. W. Bel- den, of Canton, one of the leading democrats in that county, late President Judge of that circuit, is out for Van Buren and free soil. Mr. Kauffman, another lead- ing demecrat there, has also ceme out lately for the great cause.” The Germans of Cleveland had a grand¢ally on the 20th at the court house. Mr. Kautfi addressed them with greateffect. Mr. K satd he had acted with the demvoratic party twenty-eight years, during which time he had been convinced that the South ealy acted with ejther of the great parties for the purpose of pro- moting Southern ijaterests, and that it was with this aim that Cass was nominated. Banknecer ix Ouro 1x Honon or T. Conwix.—Henry Clay, Goy. Letcher, Senator Corwin, Caleb B. Smith, of Indiana, and Coi James Collier, of Ohio, are ad- vertised to be present atu grand barbecuc at Hamilton, Ohio, got-up in honor of Corwin. SOUTH CAROLINA. SovtH Carona Liki to Lose nex Voth in THE Next Exeetorat Cotira Southern (S._C.) Chronicle of a late date say: ‘ By an act of Con- gress appointing a uniform day for the election of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, to wit, on the seventh day of November, in every fourth year, this State is debarred by two con- siderations: first, by its own constitution its Legi ture does not meet until the fourth Monday in Novem- ber inevery year, and, second, by the fact that this Legislature elects the electors for President and Vice President. It is, therefore, impossible to comply with the said act of Congress, under this state of facts. ‘Without enlargement here, the question arises, how can South Carelina make her vote available, or even cast it at all? Can she, through her chief magistrate, by the authority delegated to him, in tne thirteenth section of the second article of ber constitution, ‘to convene the General As- sembly, on extraordinary occasions,’ cast her vote on the seventh day of November ?—er will it be neoes- sary that the 10th section of the lstarticle of the con- stitution be altered, so that the Legislature shall be convened at an earlier day than the fourth Moaday in November. in order thet the State may cast her vote in compliance with said act of Congress /—and fur- ther, as connected with this subject, if the Governor, ander the authority given ‘on extraordinary occasions,’ should convene the General Assembly of the State, ‘who Will compose that body.—the members elected in 1846, or the persons who shuil be elected on the second Monday in October next?” Colonel Orr (Taylor) is a candidate for Congress in South Caroline, against R. F. Simpson, the present Cass member. RHODE ISLAND. ‘The Providence Transcript says the free soil leaven is working admirably in that State, Meetings are held daily, «od a State convention will be held on Wednes- day of this week, at Providence, ICHIGAN. Hon, Flavius J. Littljohn, of Allegan county, pre- sided at the Free Soil State Convention, at Aan Arbor, 20th inst..and the following free seil electoral ticket was formed:— Electors at Large—¥. J. Littiejohn, Allegan; — Joy, Wayne. District No. 1,1. P. Christiancy, Monroe; No. 2, 8. B. Treadwell, Jackson; No. 3, William Gilmour, Oak- land Delegates from all parts of the State were present, and Mr. Littlejohn, one of the best loco fooo orators in the State, made a most powerful and eloquent speech. MASSACHUSETTS. Itis said that the Hon. Daniel Webster is to be pre- sent at the Plymouth County Whig Convention, next week. He is a delegate from Marshfield. Mr. Webster will make a speech on the occasion, PENNSYLVANIA. ‘The candidates for Congress, in Lancaster, have been interrogated in regard to free soil, Thaddeus Stevens, whig, answers that he will support the prin- ciples of the ordinance of 1787, in regard to new terri- tory, and Wil support o bill for the extinction of slavery. Mr. Shaffer, democrat, takes tho ground of the resolutions formed at Baltimore, that the people of each State and territory have the right of control- ling and checking the advances ef this institution. Governor Seward is to address the or te in Penn sylvania, through the week, in favor of Taylor and ¥illmore—being enlisted for the campaign. On the 23d instant, while the people of the upper rt ofthe city of Reading were raising Cass and utler pole, it broke in (wo, one half falling upon, and instantly killing, an elderly and very worthy and respectable gentleman by the name of Poor. Vinmor’s Distniot.—The Taylor men in Susque- hanna, Tioga and Bradtord have nominated Henry ‘W. Tracy for Congress. The democrats have Wilmov and Brewster. Hon. John Freedley has been re-nominated for Con- gress in the fifth district by the whigs oi Montgomery county. Pa, Either General Jacob Fry or Alexander McKeever, it is believed, will be the locofoco nominee, NORTH CAROLINA The Kaleigh Register contains official list of the members elect to the Legislature. The Senate stands 26 whig: since died—one of each party The House stands 60 whigs and 60 democrats, of whom one, a whig, has since died. MAINE, A piusality elects the Presidential electoral ticket in Maine ‘The ticket having the highest number of ‘votes will, therefore, be successful, withour the inter- vention of the Legislature. Free Sort. iy Loursiaxa.—A meeting of the free soil or Van Buren party was to have taken place at La- fayette Jast evening. but when the hour for assembling arrived, opiy haifa dozen persons were present im the room, ‘that number being considered insuficient for business, the meeting having been called for the pur- pose of framing an electoral ticket, they adjourned, to meet again in greater force. if practioable, on Frida: evening, Extine “Ment or Staveny i Messount.—The Missourians are discussing the question whether the interests of that State would not be promoted by a legislative act declaring that mo person born in that State after 1860 shali be beld as a siave. The St Louis Orzan ‘ays it should not be surprised If some imme- diaie measures were taken Co gradually free the State from this acknowledged evil.a nd adds that the thousand of emigraute who now ayvid that State and go to ter- | ritories north of it wilicome there, and Missouri will be. 1m developed resources. what she is naturaily, the richest State im the | nion, Coran tHe ox —Heswell's Benningtor Gar says thet Mr. Dillingham, the oandidate of the Cass party for Governor in mination to support Mr, Van Buren. nd 25 democrats, of which number two have | ant Episcopal Church, Seconp Day or tHE Convention.—The convention met at 9 0’clock, A. M. Morning prayers read by Rev. Mr. Buel, of Poughkeepsie, Rev. Jacob B. Morris, of Waterferd, reading the morning lessons, after which as the firet business in order , was presented, The report of the standing committee on the state of The document showed a flourishing con- affairs. The principal committees were next chosen as fol- low Stanpino Commitrer. —Rey, Drs. Berrian, Seabury, McVickar, and Haight; Messrs. Murray, Hoffman, G. C. Verplanck, Judge Jones, and Floyd Smith. Missionary Committer.—Rev. A. B. Hart, Edward N. Mead, Caleb Clapp, William Morris, Richard Cox, Messrs, Charles N.S. Rowland, John H. Swift. Cor- nelius Oakley, Floyd Smith, Alexander L. M’Donald. The next business in order was the report of the ad- mission of several mew churohes to the diocese. Re- port of trustees to the fund for support of Indigent Fe- males Committee, same as last year. Rev. Dr. J. H. Price read report of Committee on Missionary Commit- tee. The additions to the fund during the year were $1,980 07; ‘balance in treasurer's hands $72. Salaries due to missionaries, before the Ist of July last, $923; , up to the Ist of October next, $687. The committee asked that their report be reforred to a special com- mittee, which course was advocated by Rey. Mr, Cox, of Zion church, who moved the reference of the report to # cojamittee of five, who should repurt on the causes of the pan deficiency in the treasury, He advo- cated his motion in a speech, and gained the desired reference, the following committee boing appointe Rey. Drs Vankleek, Henry, and Cutter; Hon. Messrs, Bradich and Verplanck. The report of. the treasurer of the Episcopal fund was then read by the secretary. and showed the follow- ing state of finances :— Disposavle fund (same as last year) $67,500 00 On bondand mortgage, 7 per cent. 30,500 ad fh eh 37/000 No interest in arrear, Balance on hand last report. . ...$5,079 27 Int. on bonds and mortgages... .. 4,267 50 — 1,846 17 Payments Made. Bishop Onderdonk’s salary, balance due last. year : $250 00 This year’s 2,500 00 Insurance on Ep! 20 00 Taxes on the same 115 89 Loan on bond and mortgage. « 2,500 00 ToBishop De Lancey, for services....... 750 00 ee? Potter, for “ wl 616 a7 Total paymenta,......cseeeseeeees $6)752 56 Leaving balance onhand,........... $004 21 The reports of the Committee on Treasurer's Report, and Committee on Theological Seminary, were both read and approved, as showing a di state of these several departments. In respect to the loan, it was found necessary to appoint five additional trustees, and the following gentlemen were named :—Rev. Drs, Whitehouse, 8. R. Johnson, and Kip; and Mesers. Banard, of Albany, and Cowman, of Hyde Park; and to fill vacancies, Rey. Dr. Henry, Hon. Martin Lee and Hon. Hamilton. A report from the select committee on the subject of altering Art. III of the constitution, relating to the walifications of lay delegates, was then read by Rev, x. Vinton. The report was listened to with great interest. It concluded with the follewing preamble and resolution :— Whereas, it is the opinion of this convention, that the welfare and prosperity of the Church require, and it isin iteelf proper and right, that no lay delegates shouid be sont to this convention but such as are communicants of this Church; therefore, Resolved, That the constitation be amended thus: After the words “lay members,” in article III, insert the words “who shall be communicants,” and strike out the words “or more,” and insert the words, ‘and not more than three.” Dr. Vinton defended the resolution, and was opposed Wy Rey. Dr. Tavior, of Grace Church, Rev. Mr. Weaver, of West Troy, moved to lay the whole subject on the table—lost on yeas and nays. It wasthen proposed to make the question the order of the evening, which proposition met with approval, and ‘@ recess was taken till 7 o'clock, EVENING SESSION. The convention met ata little past 7 o'clock, and roceeded with the business of the evening, Rev. Dr. eayer first moving that 2600 copies of the journal of this convention be ‘printed, under direction of the Secretary, The motion prevailed, he report of the Select Committee on the Altera- tion of Constitution, touching the qualifications of jay delegates, was then taken up. Rev. Dr. Tavion, of Grace Church, moved to strike off the preamble, and all of the resolution which fol- lowed the word “resolved,” and insert other words which would (if the amended resolution should pass) carry with them an import entirely opposite, to the ex- clusion of unbaptized and non-communing members. He proposed that lay delegates should be chosen by the vestry or congregation. Dr. Vinton arose and proposed to withdraw the pre- amble, and urge the pastage of the resolution only, He contended if the resolution of Dr. Taylor pre- yailed, it would be the prevalence of the negative of hisown. The resolution before the house only pre- posed to remedy the evil at present apgarent in the constitution, by which persons unbaptized, and infidels, might become members of the convention. He then entered into an analyzation of the report, which con- cluded with the original resolution. The resolution, he said, had been itself framed by a lay member. Rey. Dr. Tavior followed in support of his amend- ment. He feared that the resolution of the committee was fraught with mischiefin the future. He appeared to fear that the onward course of the Church would be impeded in this Western world, if the proposed restric- tion were carried out. The present prevailing rule. he said, was established when this conveation consisted of the delegates from but twenty churches; and he argued that the rule then advisable should now as well prevail, No resolution, he said, could possibly be in- troduced more calculated to introduce Bitternees and discord. In relation to danger of infidels obtaining a seat in the convention, Dr. T. thought it improbable that persons would expend their money and time in devotion to a cause when they were act He thought that it was highly inex pass the resolution of the committee. Rev. Cruanrtes Jones, of Johnstown, would only insis upon baptism into the church. He would not require confirmation to constitute eligibility to membership of the convention. He did not Jook upon it as a question of expediency, but as a question of rights, He eaid he was bern in a country where partaking of the crament was a necessary qualification for office, and good men, he intimated, regretted that it was so. He hoped that the resolution of the committee would not sv. Mr. Vanairex, of Troy, also took part in the debate, as also did Rev. Isaac Pardee, of the Church of the Redemption, who claimed that the don- vention were to vote on the question asa matter of pripciplo and right ; and, enid he, let expediency take care of itself. He proposed to combine the two ques- tiope, the resolution and the amendment offered by Dr. Taylor, in one resolution, which should stand as a substitute, as follow: ‘Ih convention shall be compose of presbyters and deacons canonically connected with this diosose, and not under ecclesias- tical censure, and of Iny delegates who shall be communicants, consisting of one and not more than three from each church, to Te elected ty the vestry or congregation, Mr, Hamitton, of Greenburgh, had a farther amend- ment to offer. Rev. Dr. MeVicxer, of this city Vinton’s resolution, but was not in diate e. The hour for adjournment having sometime pre- viously arrived, it was deemed expedient to defer far- ther debate of the subject until the following morning. Previous to adjournment, however, Judge Bennett, of Ticonderoga, gave notice that he should in the werah ations came @ resolution, calling for the payment to Bishop Onderdonk of $2,500 yearly, as the Bishop's nag Rev. Dr. Antnon, of St. Mark’s Church, also notice, that he ehould to-morrow (to-day) offer a lution, inquiring whether the general convention complied with a previous (inst year’s) resolution, calling upon it to give to the diocese such relief as may be within its powe: Dr. A here alluded to tne fol- lowing resolutio: unanimously adopted at the last convention. vi Resolved, Ths the solemn conviction of this convention, that justice to the chureh in the diocese of New York, as well as from its present its best interests, demand that it be relieved anomalous position. Resolved, That the general convention be, and is hereby re- quested, t0 pive to the church in this diocese such relief as may Le consistent with ear ee Adjourned till this morning at 9 o'clock. was in favor of Mr favor of its imme ‘Tur Weatier.—A snow storm was experienced n Canaan, N. HL, on Friday evening |: On Sa- turday morning the ground was coveredgwith a white robe. The snow fell on the same evening in Auburn | and Skaneateler, N. Y., for about three hours. [t was thought that bad the ground been hard, without rain, it would have been six inches di On Saturday morning, the snow by the fences was an inch deep, and bed frozen during the night. On Friday the ther- mometer at Boston, when highest, marked, 5314; Sa- turday at sunrise, 43, when,highest, 541; Sunday at sunrise, 43%, when highest, Monday at sunrise, 514s, when highest, 64; Tuesday at suprise, 52. Ba- rometer at sunrise on Saturday, 20,87; Sunday, 20 52; Monday, 30.02; Tuesday, 29 91, Mvnver 1n Atanama.—The New Orleans Bul- ictin states that a store-keeper, by the name of Samuel Tate, who kept an establisumont near Scott's iy t at Bank's Arcade —N, O. Bee, Lith Sept. | Vermont, utteriy repudiates | General Case since the election, aad avows his detor- | Mills in Bibb county, Alabama, was killed by « ne; on the Sthinst. It appears that Tate had been ro! | several times, and on the night in question, secured | himeelf in his store, with a knite and rope, determi aed | to apprehend the thief, and to s him. About | midnight a negro man got in through a window, and was secured by Tate, who laid down knife, in order | to use both his hands in tying him, when the weapon | was suddenly seized by the scamp, who struck him full in the throat, nearly severing his head from the shoul- ders, and, of course, killing him instantly. The negro | has been apprehended. and confessed the aot. Braacn or Promise or Mampi Campbell obtained s verdict im Ki | court, last week, of $1,500 dat ing gold. for a bi romise of marriage. The awain about 75 years old. The love lettersread in the wore partioularly amatory and amusing. wi le ew York Diocesan Convention—Protest. | _ MORNING EDITION----FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1848. 78 th Boston Courier of the 29th inst ,) to the Baldwin Placi church, in city. Rev Dr. Church, from Roo! ter, was installed last evening in Bowdoin Square cburch, Boston; and the Rev. 8. Graves, mathematical tutor in Madison University, has accepted a unani- mous call to a pastoral charge in Ann Arbor, Michigan. New Corirce.—The Baptist Education Society of < New semper, ave fixed upon Brunswick as the seat of their new literary institution. Gravsee Wesurvan Srminan’ Efforts are now making in western New York to endow this institution as # college, and to procure # charter for. this purpose. The seminary, which is;located at Lima, Livingston county, is under the patronage of the Genesee and East Genesee Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, At the recent session of the former in this city, Rev. D, C. Houghton was appointed its agent to look after the general interests of the school—the latter having previously selected’ the Rev. John Cope- land for a like purpose. We learn from the Rochester Democrat that it is intended to conduct the proposed college on a liberal and popular plan. Perpetual scho- larehips are to be granted upon payment of $100, and these scholarships entitle students to instruction in either a partial or full osllag ate course, or in such aca- demical or preparatory studies as they may choose to pursue. An academical department is designed to be maintained in connection with the college. The Gene- see Wesleyan Seminary was established at Lima, Liv- ingston county, in the ring of, 1832. Since that time it-bag been very uargely attended, and is one ofthe miost popular institutions in the State. Enjoying the »patrobage of a numerous and influential denomina- tion, as well as the confidence and support of the pub- lie, it has attained a rank and confidence which, in the cpinion of ite friends, render it expedient to ele- vate its character and ¢nlarge its means of usefulness. The seminary has extensive grounds, an exceedingly beautiful site, is situated in a pleasaut and healthy village, and is capable of assuming a position of re- spectability and influence among the collegiate institu. tions of the country —Buffalo Com. Adv. Bartist Stare Convention.— On the 17th of October the New York Baptist State Convention meets in Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Vinton, and Mr. Osgood, returned missionaries, with several Karen converts, are expected to be pre- sent. The Publication Society is also expected to hold a meoting at the same time. Large delegations from all parts of the State will be present to attend these interesting meetings, IntTERESTING MretiNG.—Two young ministers were ordained, last eveniog, in a Baptist Church, Philadel- phis one of whom, Mr, Samuel J. Smith, will, in a few jays, leave this country to labor asa missionary in Bangkok, the capital of Siam, and the other, Mr Henry L. Van Meter, will labor in Arracan, in conn ction with the Burman mission. A sermon will be preached by the Rey. J. L, Burrows, and the charge will be given by Rev. Dr, Ide. Necro Came Mertina,—The colored camp meeting in this town, lest week. notwithstanding the fears of many, was conducted with great decorum—there being no drunkenness or disorderly conduct throughout During the Sabbath our innkeepers sold no rum, and bad it not been for a four horse stage passing and re- spassing, we, at least, should not have known that a camp meeting was held within the bounds of our beau titul and quiet town. The sermon on Sabbath afte: noon, by a colored preacher from New York city, wi quite 'a creditable production, and was listened to with | deep attention by about one thousand persons. The preacher portrayed the destitute condition of his black brethren in this and other parts of the country, with- out churehes or even houses in which they could meet to worship God, and insisted it was through camp meetings alone, the “lying, thieving, and dranken”’ of his colored brethren aould be reached, as few ever entered the churches of the whites.—Belvidere, New Jersey, Apollo. Marine Affairs, Suir Davip Cannon.—The following report of the voyage of the ship David Cannon, which arrived here on the 28th, was sent us for publication, which we give, for the purpose of showing what this as well as all our vessels performing the same voyage, have experienced. The weather during the past month has Been remarkably severe upon vessels making westerly assages, and many have come into port crippled and jsabled :—The David Cannon, Joseph Gillies, com- mander, left Liverpool on the 19th ult., with 580 pas- senger, and met with strong baffling winds down, St. George's channel, and repeated heavy squalls. On the Monday afternoon she left Liverpool, and when off Holyhead, in Weles, sudden squall came down and split the maintopm: aysail. While dn-se~ curing the sall,one of the parsengers, a youog mai about 24 years of age, of the name of Alexander Tow: send, and who was understood to be a native of Dublin, was knocked overboard by the staysail sheet. Every exertion was made by throwing ropes, &c. overboard, to save the unfortunate man, but without success, Th a ran so high that no boat could have withstood ita minute. Townsend was seen far astero, manfally struggling for a life that no human power could save. Almost at the moment the above accident occurred, the wood work of the wheel chains gave way, and a heavy cross sea being on at the time, the ship rolled fearfully ; but the activity of the officers and crew resulted tn the speedy repair of the damage. Moderata, but variable weather, with continued head winds, en- sued, until Saturday, the 2d instant, when the wind blew’ a complete gale from the §. W, and freshened into a Surtloane, carrying away the topsail yard at the slings. It blew without cessation, until 6 A. M. on Sunday, with a tremendous sea raging, when the main and mizen topgallant yards were carried away. At 11 A.M., while the bands were reefing and stowing the forerail, the mainyard broke at the starboard side of the truss band. The shi was hove to at noon, and rode out the gale, whi continued with terrific violence np to Monday at mid- day. On Sunday evening, one of the sailors, of the name of Kennedy, was blown from the foreyard into the sea; but the ship being laid to the wind at the time, prompt means being used, he was most pro- yidentially saved. While the tempest lasted, the de- struction of property caused by the rolling of the ship was of cerious consequence to the passengers ; and a heavy sea which broke over her on the evening of the 8d, all but completed the desolation. The mid-hatch was carried away, as also reveral loose articles on deck ; the cabins at the mid-hatch were stove in, and the steer- age floor covered at least twelve inches with water, amid which boxes, trunks, and provision chests floated about, dashing against each other, and breaking and destroying every article they contained. A few of the passengers were hurt, but none very seriously. ‘Through the aesidious labors of the captain and offi- cers, much damage was prevented to persons and pro- petty. From the 4th to the 12th inst., the weather was most uncomfortably stormy and rqually, but on the lat- | ter day the wind blew a hurricane, which Jasted near; three days. From that period, until the ship's arrival, varied winds and changeable stormy weather marked her course; and few ever greeted more heartily, or had more reason to hail with joy the shores of Columbia, than the passengers by the David Cannon. Good health prevailed on board. Only one death took place, viz: that of an infant that had been ailing prior to em- barkation, Seven-eighths of the whole passengers are from ireland The passengers of the David Cannon have published a card, in another column. expressive of their indeht- ednes to Capt. Gillies and his officers Naval Intellige The following is a list of the midshipmen who have lately passed their examination at Annapolis :—W’ are unable at this time to give the order of merit which these gentlemen respectively hold, but expect shortly to receive it from Washington. Of eighty-six applicants, it will be seen that seventy- eight have succeeded in Passing the most trying exam- ination held on the junior branch of our naval ser- vice North Carolina.—jJona. H. Carter, James J. Wad- dell, R. C. Duval, David Coleman. Maryland.—Aug. MeLaughlin, Jos. Daniels, John K. Wilson, Jona. H. Russell, Dawson Phenix, G. H. Bier, Wm. G. Hoffman, Alex. A. Semmes. Massachusetts G@. Dallas, W. D. Whiting, Wm. W, Lowe, Jos. B. Smith, Pennsylvania.—Sam, B, Franklin, E. Y. Macauly, P. G. Watmough, D. P. McCorkle, 8. McGaw. New York.—John McLeod Murphy; David A; MoDer- ips, mut, Geo. E. Morgan, John V . W. C. West, ‘W. M. Gamble, F, A. R Youn, March, reenleaf Cilley, F dw. &. Stone, J. Kell, © F. Hopkins Georgia Virginia. Wm. H. Parker, J P. Jones, D. A. For- rest, J, Rochelle, Walter F. Jones, W. K. Mayo, M. J. Smith, Wm. H. Weaver; Thos. You ng, Jos. L. Friend, Jos. A. Seawell, John H. Upshur. Connecticut. Wm. DeKoven. District of Columbia —Chas. Lattimer, Win. L. Pow- el, John J. Hanson, Walter V. Gillis, Thomas S. Fille- brown, Gustavus Harrison Ken wky.—Jas. F, Jonette, Jos, E. DeHaven, Chas. W. Woolley, ‘John D. Langhorne, S. Corolina —Wm. P Wainwright, W. W. Holmes. Delaware,—Chatles Gray, Charles C, Bayard, *Allen McLano. : —Watson Smith Charles C. Hunter, Edward A. Selden Jos. J. Cooke —Robert Stewart, Geo, L. King. Jobn C. P, DeKrafft, Jona. Young. Lou'siana.—Adrian Deslond. [Those names marked with a star’ are of the date of 1842—those marked with a dagger{ are of the date of 1£40—the remainder are of the cl Frioxiovs Assavit upon a Woman.—James Nugent, alias James Gleason, was brought up charged by .Mrs. Rosannah McMullen with assaulting her at her residence, in South Boston, with intent to commit a rape, on the ev «ing of the 10th instant, and was ordered to find suret:< im $500 to appear for ex- amination. The officerr port that the husband of the complainant and the \-fendant, with others, were laying at cards in ® bar ;.om at South Beston, and hreMutlen, having lost as: aof money, sent Nugent to McMullen’s residence to ; ocure a fresh eupply. He went as requested, but findiog Mra, MoMullenin bed, committed the assault with which he stands charged ‘The husband of the injured wom though he been notified that his wife had made a complaint to the sitting magistrate did not appear in court,—Bos- ton Times, Sept, 27, | detained by Justice Osborne. to answer the charge eligence. Another Murder, in Leonard Street —Laat night, be- tween nine and ten o’clock,a scene of great excite- ment took place in Leonard street, between Church and West Broadway, in consequence of a young man: by the name of Timothy Shea, having been shot through the body with a pistol, causing almost instant death, and John S. Austin was detained by the Fifth ward police on the charge of committing the deed: The facts which led to the fatal affair were as follows:— It appears that the deceased was living with his fathe, and mother, and two other brothers, Patrick and John, in a small frame house, No. 56 Leonard street, next door to the public house called the “ Victoria,” where they keep a sivall bar, and sell liquor. Betweon | the hours as above stated, two persons came into Shea’s house, where the three brothers, together with a man by the name of Patrick Robinson, were sitting amusing themsely asong These two young men, when they entered, remarked that they were “ Fashion's men and cross boys,” meaning, as was supposed, frequenters of a pub- | lic house by that name, situated in Church street. | One of these men leaned across the counter and said to one of the Shea's, * what's that you've got in your band? is that a dirk? to which reply Shea took up a tumbler to throw at him; this commenced the muss; und. by this time, the ‘old man.got up out of ded, and said, + boys (meaning hissons) they are going to murder us; drive ‘em oui’—and thon a regular fight ensued with bottles, tumblers and decanters and chuirs,and during this melée two distinct discharges of apistol were heard, and Timothy Shea fell buck, and in less than five minutes was dead. The ball of one of the discbarges took effect in the right breast, just below the nipple, taking a downward direction, ‘no doubt passing through the lungs, lodging near tho | heart, and severing some of the main arteries, causing | death almostinstantly. The captain of the police, who was sitting in the station-house, a few doors below, rd the discharge of the pistol and !mmediately ran he deor, and onthe stoop he met Austin coming in, say- ing that he was much hurt, his face and shirt bosom being at the time covered with biood, from severe wounds on his forehead, eyebrow, nose and lips, evi- dently done with a decanter or bottle; his bat was cut through in several places, showing that considerable | force had been applied by those who inflicted the assault, | On the fact being ascertained that the man was dead, search was made for the pistol, and officer Keefe, of | the Sth ward police, discovered it down the area of the next house, where it had evidently been thrown by the individual in making his cscape after using it. Alderman Adams was promptly on the spot, and took charge of the fatal affair in a very efficient manner; alto the Coroner, Walters, wa: soon on hand, rendering every fucility in order to discover wuether the casc was one of homicide or a case of murder ; but, as the case stands at present, it seems to be more like @ case of murder, although the handle of the pistol, foundin the area, bas spots of blood on it, going to show that the pistol was most probably resorted to im self-defence by the person. The pistol is a revolver of six barrels, and two of the bar- are discharged, the remaining four atill | d. showing ‘a conelusively that tha the weapon used in the aifray, It was positively stated, jast night, that amuch taller man than Austin was seen to throw something down this area, and run down Leopardastreet into West Broadway, who, no doubt, is | the man who fired the pistol We understand that this Shea family are a very troublesome end noisy set. con- tinually fighting among themselves. ‘Theideceased was 23 years of age, unmarried, and only latcly been dis- charged from @ term of service in the State prison. ‘The Coroner will. hold the inquest on the body at ten o'clock this morning, when, possibly, some more parti- culars muy be elicited that will throw more light on | the subject. and go far to clear the suspicion which now | rests upon Mr, Austin, who was detained until the in- | quest is held. An Affray on board the Ship Thomas H. Perkins. About 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon, quite a serious affray took place on board the Thomas H. Perkins, lying at the foot of Rosevelt street, betwven the captaip (Wm, W. Baker) and one of the seamen, by the neme of Wm. Leonard, in which the latter re- ceived a severe injury, which may possibly prove fatal. Itappears from the evidence before the magistrate, that the seaman Léonard applied to the captain for his pay, and being refused, some words took place between them, when the captain ordered him out ‘of they cabin, Leonard refused to Bo, and a further alter. eation took piive, the captain attemp‘ing to put d the man still refusing to go, when the | ‘id if he did not go out he would shoot him. ied that he (thecaptain) “had'nt got plu ly went to his etate. | ed. pittol in one hand | and a cutlass in the other. ‘pte returning to the outer door of the cabin, where rd stood, on deck, | within fire feet of the cabin, the ‘captain discharged | the pistol at him, which was loaded with slugs, one of | which grazed the skull of Leonard, inflicting a severe wound, which bled profusely, and it was said by the surgeon to have fractured the skull. Not satisfied , with this, the captain commenced cutting onard with the sword, inflicting wounds on his arms and legs. Leonard then retreated towards the forecastle, where & struggle took place, and down they went together on the deck, and Leonard succeeded in obtaining posses- sion of the sword, and was, while in the heat of pas_ sion, just going to retaliate on the captain, when h was stopped by Margaret Basset, one of the steerage pas- rengevs, who'was on board the ship and saw the whole affair from the beginning. The mate of the ship, John Bowker, then stepped in and prevented any more vio- lence being used, The news seon spread around the | neighborhood thata man was shot by the captain, | which created some ill feeling against him. to such an | extent, that a loxge crowd of some three or four hundred | lors and atevedores mustered around aud on board the ship, all swearing vengeance on the captain. The police of the 4th ward were soon on the ground of action, and took the captain into custody, together with the mate Jobn Bowker, whom they conveyed to the Tombs. The captain was secreted in the store of Mr. Avery, situated in Water street, near Dover, by the policemen who had him in custody, fearing lest the mob should overpower them, rescue the captain, and“ Lynch’ him on thespot. As it was, the captain received some rough handling before he was taken in custody by the policemen. The wounded man was conveyed to the City Hospital. where his wounds were dressed. As his skull is said to be fractured, his recovery, therefore, is very doubtful. At nine o'clock last evening, Leonard was considered to be in a very dangerous state. The cax# will be further investigated to-day before Justice Lothrop; meantime, the mate and the captain are detained in custody. Charge of Siabbing —A man by the name of Charles Quinn Was arrested yesterday, on a charge of stabbing Jobn Quinn in the left side, near the heart. The sf- fray tock place on the Bloomingdale Road, near 47th street. The accused was arrested by the 12th ward police, and taken before Justice McGrath, wito held him to bail to answer the charge. The wound is said to be very dangerous, Charge of Stealing ¢ Horse.—OMcer Schomaker, of the 11th ward, arrrested yesterday » man by the name of leaac Heinbian, on ® charge of stealing a horse from the stable of Jacob F, Rhul. The accused was Robbing a Friend.—Officer Harper, of the lst ward olice, arrested yesterday a Dutchman by the name of mlie Romniec, on a charge of stealiug $45 in gold, the property of John Huhn, residing at No. 145 Greenwich treet. It seems these two Dutchmen boarder togeth- er at the above named house, and inthe temporary ab- sence of Huhn, Romnie stole the gold, and was making ations to clear out from the city, when the rob- bery was discovered. Suspicion at once rested upon the accused, and when taken into custody by the offi- cer, and searohed, $40 of the stolen money was found. ‘This being conclusive evidence of the larceny, Justice Lothrop committed the prisoner to the Tombs for trial, Another. — arrested, yesterday, a German by the name of Ge % Scbluter, on a charge of stealing from a fellow boarder at No. 456 Greenwich street, by the name of Charle Schmidt. a lot of foreign geld coin, valued at $529. On the atrest of the accused he acknowledged steal- ing the money, and raid he gave it to his sister, from whem the money was recovered, The prisoner, to- gether with the money, were conveyed before Justice Lothrop. who committed the acoused to the Tombs for trial, and took charge of the money until after the trial of the prisoner Assistant Captain Cook, of the Ist Ward, AGENCE FRoM THE Brrvisit The Senator, at Boston, left St. J Tuesday at) A. M. She reports t poland Hill and New Brunswick were in contact with each other on the night of the 25th instant, in St, John, N. B.. river, The latter sank immediately, and will bea total lors All on board were saved. The St. John Courier says of the crops in that vicinity :—" We regret to learn that the late rains pave seriously injured the grain crops in the vicinity ot this city, At Miramichi, also, the gathering of the harvest bas been retarded by unpropitious weather, and the wheat crop has suffered in some districts from the rust; but there are scarcely any coriplaints in that locality respecting the rot in the potatoes, and the editor hopes that thie valuable esculent, with very partial exceptions. will escape this disease, which has proved ro destructive for several seasons past. We would be glad were we able to make a similar announce- ment with regard to the potato crop in this district of the province, but the fact is the very reverse, The ravages of the diseare are very general, and the prow pect of the peorer settlers, who depend mostly upoh this crop for food for their families, is very dia couraging.”’ ‘The concract to supply 1800 barrels Canada fine or American scraped superfine flour, for the use of the troops at Halifax, has been taken at 26s, 4d. sterling PRovINcEs.— B., on et barrel PeTyom Newfoundland, we bave papers tothe 12th inst. \esistamt Commissary General Leater, who had intely arrived from Greenock, died suddenly in a fit f ay xy on the 3d inst. 7 he penato rot has appeared in several parts of the nd. ‘The troop ship New Liverpool, (Commander Rich- | ardeon, from London and Cove of Cork, bound to Quebec, having on board detachments of the 19th. 20th, 230, and Tint end 7th Higblanders, with the 2d battalion of the Rifle Brigade, all under the command of Col Fgetton, arrived at St. John’s on the 14th inst, and Robinson had just commenced to sing | fa i eured on the 2ist inst. Brooklyn Intelligence. Asoturk Fine 1x BuooKurn this morning. a fire broke out in the livery atable of Mr, Wade, at the corner ef Hicks and Pacific streets, Before it "ay subdued all the houses from thence to the corner of Columbia street were laid in ashes. All the horres. carriages. and other property of Mr. Wade were saved, at also nearly all the furniture, oof the occupants of the dwelling-houses, New York fire com- panies were on the spot, and assisted in checking the mea | Tux Buant District. masone wre Jaying the foundations for new ones, The Methodiet church. in Sands astreet—the walls of There are seven wooden buildings in course of erec- | tion, which. from present appearances. will not at all add to the beauty of the city. The widening of Fulton reet in in contemplation, and an engineer was yos- terday engaged in making surveys If proper atten- tion is paid to the rebuilding, and wooden houses pro- hibited. the city will be greatly improved by the con- ation. Apsounnen Meeting oF Gexerat Syxop or tHe Duton Reeormeo Cuunen,—An adjourned meeting of this body is now in session at the church in Jerolnmon street, in the rear of the City Hall. The synod was organized on Wednesday, the Rev Dr. Ver- milyea inthe chair. The proceedings, thus far, have been principally the consideration of ‘a report to re- duce the number of superintendents of the Theologi- cal Seminary at New Brunswick. They adopted the reportt to, reduce the number, which was eighteen; but, atone o’olock. yesterday, when they adjourned, the new number had not been agreed upon. There are up- wardw of eighty members in attendance. The appeal of the Rev. Dr. Funder, of Schenectady, from the deci- sion of the Albany synod, bas been ‘set down as the order of business to-day, The Rev. Dr. Bethune will appear as his counsel, The charges upon which the decision was rendered, could not be agcertained by our reporter, yerterdn Lav Court or Avrnas, Al —No. 16, Dexter Brigham, jr. vs iz Mr. March was heard for the plaintiff in error, and A. J. Colvin for de- fendant in error, Sept. 27.No. 9 Lovel W. Chap- man vs. Amos C. Sandford, adm.,&c. S. Stevens was heard for appellant. A. L. Jordan, for respondent, made a motion which was considered by the Court, and the further hearing was postponed until to morrow, at which time the Court will determine whether they will hear the case. No. 2%. Ebenezer Hill et al. vs. Miles Covell. Samuel Stevens was being heard for pl'ff in error; Nicholas Hill will follow in behalf of def’t in error. Puanx-noav Decision.—A case was decided at the late general term of the Supreme Court, in Jefferson county, determining several important points in rela- tion to plank road companies An action was brought against the Rome*&?Oswego Plank-road Company, for damage to the plaintiff by an embankment raised in front of his house, causing him to incur considerable expense andincenvenience, in raising his building to the level of the road. The plank road at the point in queetion, was built upon a public highway, which had beon taken by the company and paid for to the com- qissionors of highways, according to the provisions of the law. It was decided—first, taat a plank road, like & turnpike road, was still a public highway, and that, therefore, the ground did uot revert to the original owner, as it has been held to do in cases of railroads, oecupying public highways, Second, that as it has been decided that individuals cannot recover damages for injury done property by proper and reasonable re- pairs of highways, so the plaintiff, in this case. had no claim against the company for what it was necessary for them to doin constructing such a road, as was authorized by their act of incorporation --Utica Gaz. Cincurr Count.—Before Judge Edmonda.— Edward J Thomas ve, Samuel W. Haight and Fletcher M. Haight.—This was an action on a promissory note for $391 54, dated April 29, 1843, and payable six months after date, to the plaintiff's order, who is a hardware werchent, residing in this city; the defendants, pre- vious to the making of the note, to wit, in 1841 and 1842, carried on business, in partnership, in Rochester, in this State, and, having cemmenced dealing with laintiff, several parcels of goods were purchased, and to them to Rochester, for which the note in given; when the note arrived at maturity it was dishonored, and the pretent suit is brought against both parties, although it appears tobe defended by Fletcher M. Haight only. The principal defence was, that the partnership was dissolved in October, 1842, six months before the note in suit was made, and « notice of the dissolution published. as required by law. The plaintiff replied that it was incumbent ov the defendant. to je that the plaintiff had no- tice of the dissolution of the partnership, which roof he failed to give, and the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff against both defendants, for $626 79. Some inquests were then taken; and the Court ad- journed, Count Carenpan ror Tats Day.— From No. 426 to the end. Circuit Court— | Another Letter from Mr. Fillmore. In the Buena Vista, published at Jackson, Miss., we find the following letter from Millard Fillmore. | It requires no comment. Aunany, N_ Y., August 26, 1848, Dran Sir—I have the honor to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your note of the 9th instant, enclosing a printed copy of the resolutions adopted by the Rough and Ready Club of Raymond, on the 5th instant, and desiring to know whether the political sentimenis contained in thoge resolutions are in accordance with my views The tenth and eleventh only, speak of my yiews ; and though [ cannot feel justified in appropriating to myself all the flatterigg compliments contained in thore resolutions, yet lam happy to say that they truly define wy position and express iy views on the subject to which they allude i am happy to inform you that, unless something happens which cannot be foreseen, | think this State is certain for the whig ticket by a large majority. Please to make my acknowledgements to the members of your club, and believe me, respectfully yours, MILLARD FILLMOR The following are the resolutions reterred to:— Resolved, That we recognise in Millard Fillmore, the whig candidate for the Vice Presidency, a genuine republican, pure patriot, a man of exalted intellect and high acquirements—one who has verved the re public long an‘ faithfully in the civil department of government, whose every act manifests that he is @ true devotee of liberty, whose name is prominently identified witn the whig party, and whose talents and pttriotisin justly entitle him to the love and admira- tion of his countrymen. Tesolved, That ibe charge of abolitionism, recklessly adduced against Millard Fillmore, by unscrupulous partisan opponents, for the purpore ‘of exciting sec- Uional prejudices against him has no foundation what- ever im truth; but, om the contrary, is triumphantly disproved by the solemn declaration of our candidate for the Vice Presidency, uttered long since in the councils of the nation—that Congress has no power, under the constitution, to intertere with the institu- tion of domestic slavery, as it exists in the States of this Union: and that, therefore, we feel well assured tbat Southern institutions will never be assailed or molested by any act of Millard Fillmore, Accent anp Loss or Lire.—On Saturday evening, Col. Lee, of the 4th regiment U. 8. army, and his lxdy, were coming 9 from Jefferson Barracks to this city, in a buggy—as they descended the hill by the Buriacks hospital, the harness having been im- | properly put on, the buggy ran upon the horse—the animal became frightened. and broke off at a desperate Tun upthe roed. Opposite the encampment of the Sth infantry, he turned off and rushed into the en- cumpment. As the vehicle bounded over the hollow, Col. Lee was thrown upon the ground with much violence. his head striking and stunning him for some time, On the noble, yet maddened animal rushed, dragging the vebicle and Mra. Lee over every obstacle | that presented itself. \ young man named PDous- bergor, Ist rergeant of company H, Sth regiment in- | fantry, sprang forward and seized the reins near the horses's mouth; the horse rushed on, and as he plunged, the end of the shaft penetrated Mr. D.’s | bory #everal inches, just below the breast, and he fell | instantly dead. The maddened animal still rushed through the woods and over the uneven ground, until two of the wheels on one side were broken entirel: off, when he stopped. During all this time, Mrs. Li with a presence of that secured her safety, and probably her life. remained in the carriage and es- eaped unhurt. Sergeant Dousberger was 9 young | man about 22 years of age. of noble and enthusiastic | character—has served with honor to himself through- out the Mexican war—was in most of the principal battles, fought bravely, and escaped—and now has | fallen a victim to ® generous impulse.— Sf, Louis Re- publican, Sept, 19. Tur Carastrorur on Boarp tHE Concornta, —ln the terrible explosion on board the steam bout Concordia, on Saturday evening, near Plaque- mine, of which we gave an account yesterday, we learn that the following casualties occurred :— W. MeDowell, assistant clerk. of Louis- Michael McQuade, deck band; Jordan, black fireman; Bob and Edward Davis, black cabin boy: and one black fireman, name unknown, missing. Budly Seulded.— Captain H. Pease; John F, Mosle: assistant clerk; and Talbot Black, fireman, Slightly Scalded.—John Lentz, first engineer; F. V. keeper; and Burrell, colored fireman happy to learn that no passengers were in- were three boilers that burst on the iarboard tide. The freight was all eaved, none having becn damaged, and it will be duly forwarded per steomer Megnolia this evening. fhe letters, books, papers, Valuables, ete, in the clerk's office, are all saved, The xcoident, so deplorable in its conse- quences, will lead to an immediate investigation, for the purpose of ascertaining its true cause, For the present. therefore, we abstain from giving any ac- ecuntef the rumors which may float about thereon, The Concordia was yesterday towed to our wharves by the steamboat, Princess No, 3, blackened and corn by the explosion, and then conveyed to the opposite side of the river —New Orleans Times, Sept 9 Triat ov Evrs.—The Superior Court of Dinwid- | die, Judge Nash presiding. commenced its sesstoa | on Monday last. ‘Che case of principal interest on the About one o'clock | TWO CENTS. Sporting Intelligence. Tue Races.— We understand thut the proprietors of the Virginia stables, Mestre Hare and (ireen, gave Passenger, Boetona, Lucy Toland, Free Trade, and Buena Vista a strong run yesterday over the sand track, at the south of the Centreville Course, Much animation, spirit, and vigor, were exhibited ; and, un- jecs some fortuitous event ocomr, the running next ‘The burnt district presents | Week will be uncommonly epirited, Mr Hare has not | maceneof great activity. The ruins of almost every | | building are pow being removed, and carpenters and | four-mile day, but the probal i} which were left standing—ia rapidly being rebuilt, | presented as a capital na yet made selection of an opponent to Fashion. for the bility is, that Passenger will be chosen. It is understood that Mr. Greem will enter Free Trade on tl He i an evidence of which was Toland in South Caroli: | successful. ‘The ti le on that occasion was very | good. We must not omit to mention the throe mile | day, which will be as interesting as that of t! rimel - pal one, although it may not call out so great a nu: ber of ‘spectators, Three mile races are interesting, from the fact that we generally have quick work from the score—something uncommon in four miles. Om the whole we venture to predict, from present indioe- tions, that next week will be a marked one in the am- nals of sporting. Ustow Couns, L, |.—Tnottixa —A trotting matol, for $600, two mile heats, to skeleton wagons, betweom b. g. Telegraph and b. g. Manhattan, took place om Monday afternoon, at the above cours: Manhattan was the favorite at $100 to $70, and even more, pro- vious to the scoring during;that time, however, the betting approximated an even point. Tolegraph was in rem bly fine order, and looked like a winner as he came on the track, and would have been the fa- vorite but that Manhattan, some lime since, beat King of Terrors, which gave him « reputation much above his merits. ‘Telegraph won the match in one heat, distancing Manhattan with the test ease Telegraph had the inside position ofthe track. The start was very even, andthe nags dashed away briskly for the lead; but Manhattan rather overshot the mark, and broke up on the turn, By this mishap. he lost atleast eighty yards From that point to the end of the heat Manhattan never had theslightest chanoe of winning, Telegraph making the open apace be- tween them greater gradually to theend. He passed the quarter pole of the first mile in 42) seconds, the half in 1:22, the stand in 2:4834, and the next mile in the same time as the first, making the heat in 5°37. ‘The fol- Manhattan was just inside the draw-gate. lowing is the wummmary W. Reed entered b. g. Telegraph James Whelpley entered b. g. M ‘The same afternoon, and immedi: clusion of the above match, # contest took place for « purse of $100, three mile heats, to harness, for whieh there were four entries nia Maid, Philadelph favorite, at even, against’ the field, and specul: was indulged in ‘pretty sharply, This affair termi: ted very similar to the above. Philadelphia led off from the score at such a rate, that in a short time she loft the other two far behind. At the end of the first mile, she was two hundred yards in tront of the others. Time, 2:40. The next mile she was full a quarter of a mile ahead of them, and all manner of suspicious re- marks were indulged in by the spectatora,they knowing that Trustee and Virginia Maid were not going right- ly. At the end of the heat, however, the matter was explained, Both of them had cast a shoe ; on seeing which, satisfaction was manifest, even among the losers. Sal went the three miles in 8:16; and there is little doubt but that when called on, she can go much closer to even minutes. ‘The sports of the day closed with a trotting matoh for $200, two mile heats, between bl g. Stranger, and b g. Kentucky Major—the former to a sulky,and the other toa wagon. Three heats were finely contested. rge quantities of money changed hands on this af- ir. ‘The following is the summary: C, J. Bartine named bl. g. Stranger. .. 121 Jas, Whelpley named b.g. Kentucky Major.....21 2% Time—5:68%4—6:3%—6:9. The last number of Bell’s Life in London, contains reports of not fewer than seventy-two cricket matches played in different parts of the kingdom by various rival clubs, during the week. 01 Yellow Fever, The following report was yesterday received from the health officer, at Staten Island :— Quarantine, Sept 23, 1848, His Hovon tHe Mavon:—No new cases of yellow fe- ver sinog last report. One of those previousiy reported has since died. Respectfully, ALEX. B. WHITING, Aer Health OfMoer. Railway Matters. The engineers employed by the direotora, have com menced the surveys for the final location of the Barre and Worcester Railroad. p The new telegraph line from Baltimore direct to Wheeling, will be opened in a few days. The Wheel- ing Times cays that this line is put up in a more sub- stantial and perfect manner than any other in the Union ‘Mall Fatlures, There was an entire failure of the Eastern mail at St. Louis on the 20th intst. from beyond Wheeling Srots on tHe Sux.—A correspondent of the Alex- andria Gazette says there is an unusaual number of spots at present visible on the sun’s disc, One dark cavern, in particular, now near the centre of the sua, and distinetly visible through a smoked glass, is wu wards of sixty thousand miles in diameter. This w be visible for about a week longer. Besides this, there are four other large clusters.—National Intelligencer, Sept. 28. Gov. Bissell has suffered @ relapse of his disorder om Saturday last. There is ow little hope of his reco- very. Priv 6 leters from London announce that the Prince de Joinville is going to establish himself in Braril. Thomas Darcey Mc(iee has effected his escape from Ireland. He went first to Glasgow, but finding the pursuit of the police very quick, changed his course, and it is generally believed, ewiled for America, Mr. McGee was formerly a resident of Boston. A strike among the coal-diggers at and about Pitts- burg, haa caused @ great advance in that productive coal region ‘The Helderbergs were covered with snow on Satur- day morning. ‘There was @ severe gale on Lake Michigan last week —the heaviest one that has been known for years, ‘The health of the city of Charleston (S. C.) is said to be very good. At the last accounts from New Orleans, the yellow fever was abating. The board of health report t! though there were numerous cases of it in the oity, diseate never assumed the form of an epidemic. Henry O'Reilly, the telegraph man arrived at Ro- chester on the 26th inst. ‘A most splendid meteor was seen on Sunday evening last, at Portland, in the southern horizon, A new boat is shortly to be built in Boston, and cle Jerome, in honor of the gallant sailor who saved so many lives from the Ocean Monarch and the Henry Cin. Wednesd y, the 26th of October, is the day fixed upon for the admission of the Cochituate water into Boston, "A beutiful vessel has just been built in New Lon- don, and called the Mary Taylor. It is suggested we | should have a * Betty Taylor.” in compliment to the accomplished daughter of the hero of Buena Vista ‘The propeller Goliah, which exploded on Saginaw Bay Iast week, destroying all on board, had om board & cargo of gunpowder, J. Fennimors Cooper, who bas been plaintiff in se- veral libel suits, is now a defendant in a similar case. ‘The Rev. Mr. Tiffany, of Albany. bas a suit against him for slander. and the plea of justification has beem put in. In the shooting, t Auburn, Kilepoose, who shot young Beech, has had an examination and been dis- chorged ‘The number of primary schools in Boston huncred and sixty-five. ‘The Newburyport Herald saya—“ The new spire and tower of the Federal street church have been complet- ed, and make a very handsome appearance. T! ire is about 150 feet bigh, and the day before the folding was taken down, one of our veteran carpentei Mr. Thomas Lancaster, in the 73rd year of his climbed up to the upper scaffold, (no small effort for most young men) and placed his hat upon the point of the rod. ‘There was the hardest kind of frost at Cincinnatt, on the 23d inst. Potatoe tops and tender vegetables suffered rome. Michael Sullivan and Miss Mary Emeline Richmond are in Utica. They are the party who eloped from New Jersey some days since nv de ‘There was « heavy frost in the vicinity non the 26th instant, whieh has, probably, had @ blighting influence upon the dablias, and other tender plants and vines in some of the gardens. The thermometer indicated thirty-four degrees in Roxbary ; in some other towns the mercury fell lower, and water frozen, Some weeks of warm and sunny weather are yet wanted to perfect the Isabell d Catawba g in some places, and ripen quinces and winter pears ‘A subscription paper has been opened in Bosten for the benefit of such of the crew of the New World and is one | Ocean Monarch as were active in saving the lives of the passengers of the latter vessel. ‘The limit of aub- reription has been fixed at one dollar. Souprens ron Fort Trumpet. —Com) Artillery, U. 8. A., (Brevet Maj. Geo. pany,) which is to be stationed at Fort rived this morning, in the steamer Knicker! were immediately marched to their quarters. Off in command, Lieut. Joseph Stewart Lieut. J. Hamilton — New London Star, Sept 27. At Norfolk. on the 224 inst., two men, named Gag- risen, teok, one 600 aod the other 400 bushels of fish, at a single haul of the sein Gueat Desvatcu.—The New York Herald Extra docket is that of Dandridge E.pes,charged with the guar. der of Adolphus I. Muir. The trial commenced on the 10th inet., and. after some difficulty, jury was pro- | i containing the steamer's news, mailed oa Sunday inst, reached ve yesterday! It not the fault of our obliging cotemporary — Boltimore Clipper, Sept. 27