The New York Herald Newspaper, November 11, 1848, Page 1

NO. 5274. err German Hebrew Benevolent Society. ‘The fifth anniversary of this Society was celebrated on Thursday evening, with great effect and éclat, at the Apollo Saloon in Broadway. Ateight o’slock,a company numbering nearly four Aundred persons,composed of the most highly respecta- Die citizens, merchants and others, of New York city, eat down tos sumptuous and elegant repast, ia the magnificent and capacious saloon of the Apollo’ which was handsomely decorated and splendidly illu. minated for the occasion, Henry Kaiser, E4q., Presi dent of the Nesey, is the chair. A band of excel jent music sent sh, rom the ba'cony above the most lively and beautiful strains, while the rich viands Delow were being discussed, humectated most libe- Tally. yet not, we believe, beyond the bounds of a wise ‘and cound discretion, with the richest juice from the vineyards of Champagne and the hills of the beauti- ful Kbine, a rs Sony sonal hf the Hudson in Deauty, an cy r to it in wine. | The beauty Of the scene presented by the rich coup | @ail of delicious viands, rabicund wine, and cheerful | guests, seated among the garlands and dazzling dec>- rations of ag brilliant or ornamented tables, was considerably heightened by the presence in the | re , “up aloft,” of a lovely compeny of fair and votifal denghters of Israel, who we observed were, in their ethoreal distance, objects of admiring aspirations, end even an almost equal attraction to the up-gazing ts below, with the rich regale spread invitingly be- fre them, at all events, they svemedequalty divided between the two charms, like the animal between a truss of hay and another of clover, taking a nibble firet at one and then at the other, aad not exactly de- jou which of the two good things was the though not perhaps the most ele- nt, may pass muster in a description pertaining Nledy to matters of animal enjoyment aed qaalisons D8. nd grace had been seid iu @ most solemnend im, vo style, acoordiag \d formalities, by the Pastor or Rab. Henry Kaiser, Esq , arose, y in the German language, ving first read the account of t! jons and lent exertions of the Society, as dra.n up for ual meeting by the several officers of each de- t, Mr. K, remarked, there was a contiaoual tnd {opouring of needy and suffering ‘Ohjects into this city from the shores of agitated Eu- pe, calling for all the efforts aud exertions of the So- If. When the purposes and ob- 6 considered—when, als o,the are con- sidered which ‘eppe: farther- more, when it is reficoted that both Hebrews and Chris- tans were united together in j of this society, he thought tl of such a society was high, Deautiful. LA Spee of its ‘we can mect the poor and ne and hope, in the certainty of being able to point them to and lead them to a society which will:relieve them, (Applause.) Here we are, my frionds, said Mr. C., as- sembled together in cheerful enjoyment this evening. For what purpose? What is our aim and view? to combat at this wintry season, the dire enemies, cold and hunger; to drive them forth from the doors aud hearths of our suffering fellow creatures, and to install comfort and sufficiency in their stead. (Cheers.) Such, indeed, is an object worthy of those who are Israelites indeed—not in mame only. (Loud applause.) He, Mr. K , cherished the hope that this society would in & short time be able to attains still further ex'ent in its deeds of benevolence, and that soon a Hebrew Borpital for sick Israelites, would by itsefforts and ex- ertions be raised in this city, where such an institu- tion was so much needed. (Cheers.) He hoped seon to see the building arise, and to see the proud and no- ble star spangled banner of America floating at the top of it—the tables of the Law of Moses raised up in its centre, and on its portals the inscription of “ the Teraelitish hospital.’ (Leud app ause.) It will then be a quiet, simple witness of German industry, of Ger- man ‘Hebrew symathy and kindness, to the needy, of- fering shelter, aid, succor and relief to the poor, sick, ‘wearied Germans who arrive destitute and forlorn in s foreign country. These remarks which Mr. K. con- tinued to a greater extent, and which we regret, on ao- count of we cannot give more peur, ‘were received with loud and deafening plaudits by the whole m:et- ipg. The band then struck up some of its richest airs in harmonious response to the speech of the wor- thy President. Bn. LitientHat, @ pastor or rabbi of a Hebrew con- gregation in this city, (who, by the by. we observed with Fegret, in imitation of a grosely immoral Christ‘sa fashion, which cen only be looked upon as the height of falsehood and pride, was called with tae other rabbis present, by the absurd and heathenish selves wicked men, or sinners, as as it involves a gross contr , good wicked men, which port of reverend sinners,) then arose a address: in German, which was received applause. sented by the chairm given. by the music of the band, and calling forth at dif. ferent vals, eloquent and animated remarks from various speakers, of whom we would particularly no- tice Mr. Rabbi Isaacs, M. M. Noah. and A. Kursheedt, Erqrs., whose several pleasing, lively, and elegant ad- dresses were received with the loudest and mest ardent »plause. 1 Jetrate—Secred to the piilantrophic children of re ony Joy on which noble hearte ‘and liberal ininds ‘have anembled to asistin the divine work of benevolence. ‘Benevolence, heaven bora daughter, ‘and the noblert trait in the character o Diissexterd; mey the tearsof grief and sorro mill rays ; may blighted hepes revive again, and countenances Pain with rapeare under ite congenial heaven. am With TAP laud of olte birth; the fabheriand around which id to dwe'l—May its present struggle for freedom be ucees ah may, they succeed to break the iron yore that tyranny has fastened on them ; may the republic be established the 1e verment of an intelligent people. Sepak Country—The Seaa'or ‘the free, the home of the ‘Drave—The best mother to her own and her adopted children. ‘Washington the fatherC,oncordia the mother, and tinatly Uncle ‘Bam, whom we all love and cherish. Who would not be proud to bea member of this glorious family? Let us cling to our consti- ‘and we will be invincible, j ton—A name tat elvetrides every patriotic heart—a ame blessed and cherished by the Jewish nation. "The Fair Sex—Though they are frail im body, yet al! powerful in love—the fountain of poetry, and the sprin noble actions. May bind angels quard them, and may their blissful inflacnce be oak wetions are infinite. " ‘outh full of electricity, the sworn jeny Op mason ‘Rremealor ot Wiberal, Wess, ana the dis tributor of haht and intelligence. fe 3, was edu. epeaks ited States, visited Patis, and practised thece with eatee aie eesthince or heiman rights, Be insetively promalgst- {ng these sentiments ia tho old country, “Success to hiun. The President of the United States, ‘The Mayor and Common Counell of this city. Education—The only solid. basis of charactor, enterprise, and Fur nng the progress of the festive enjoyment, a col- Jection by subscription was taken up, for the purposes of the charity, and a sum amounting to about two fhousand five hundred dollars was, ina brief space of time. collected from the meeting, After aa evening gpent in delightful enjoyment and generous and cpedial hilarity and harmony, the company, at a late four, adjourned, to meet again on this day twelve- month. pier el Phe Pilot Boat Yankee and Schr. Justice, Mn Evirons— article in your paper of this morn- co rtuting that the pilot boat "Yankeo refused. to the schooner Justice, I beg leave to make the nation :—- ing; fallow jowing ex ’ onde: noon, about #1 o'clock, when steer- ing for the ship Atlas, made & ccliooner, teach'n2 from Long Ieland, h*7ing no signal for @ pilot. After board- inet, tins, made a ship. far to the windward of the sebooner, with » signal fora pilot, We altered our ‘course for this ship, and soon after the schooner set signal; but seeing us continue our course for the ship, she tacked and hauled down her signal. After board- ing the ehip, (the Sea, from Liverpool,) we bore up for the echooner, it then being nearly derk. Inabout an hour and a halfwe made the schooner, lying at anchor about thirty miles east of Sandy Hook, it then blowing freeh. Hatied her, snd asked why she was at anchor, ‘and where she was bound ? oswer was that sho ‘was balf fall of water, and they had anchored to pump her out, and that sho was bound to New York; nothing being said about the captain being disabled. or any- thing of the kind. Asked if sho wished any assistance —the reply was “no,” andI edvised him to make a leeward port, which it seems he afterwardsdid. Had I ‘her to be in the condition she is reported to 2 suppose: . I certainly should have insisted upon Baie asslitance, although unasked, and towed her into port, not only for reasons of humanity, but for it. oT soeing ‘your willingness to do justice to all parties, ive this an insertien selmapheted JAMES H. SMITH, One of the Pilots attached to the Yankee. Lanoe Ronneny.—-The broker's oflice of Jones & Patrick was broken into on Monday, while the 'peincipals were abrent at dinner, and $2,100 taken iRherefrom. The thiefor thieves entered the buildin back door. Six hundred dollars of the amoaal ‘aft on New York, the payment of which was apn, Two men auspect- as follows :—One is of ; one $100 P, ee rebeacky j $300 or $400 State Bank of Ohio, in $108, $208, nod $808; Kirle Bank $60, Pittsburgh ; two $108 on Fall River Bank ; $150 American gold ; $100 in five france pieces; a quantity of small bills on va- ‘rious banks; a draft of $600, drawn by George Smith. im favor of Jones & Patrick, on Strachan & Scott, of New York. Most of the bills were stamped on the faco with Jones & Patrick's stamp. A few dollarein lilinois money. A reward of $300 will be paid for the dete ‘tion of the thieves and recovery of the money,—Chi- jeago Demoerat, Nov. 1. ‘Tue Cororen Voreas.—The vote of this class ‘of citizens last Tuesday was highly creditable. ‘Notwithstanding the extraordinary efforts which were ‘to sedues them from their allegiance to the party pith which they have always acted, only four of them, fo far as we can learn, voted for Van Suren.—Provi- dence Journal, Nov. 9. title of reverend—a title especiatly inappropriate to |. INrELLIGENCE FRoM THE La PLATE AND TE ARGENTINE ReruBLic.—By way of Rio Janiero, accounts from Buenos Ayres have been received at this office, to the 16th of September, and Montevideo to the 9th. The British Packet, of Buenos Ayres, a file of which came to hand, contains only foreign matter ouching the revolutions in Europe, and which is made the subject of much speculation as to the probable effect upon the blockading parties, and the belligerent governments of La Plate. The letter annexed, from our attentive correspondent, furnishes some interesting matter connected with the difficulties which have existed so long between the republics :— Monreyvi 20, Auguat 31, 1848, ince, giving a short in ‘this city, and imperfect must be almost every account froma pli where there are orders and counter orders ever; in the week. Upon olosing my last, | mentioned that Buenos Ayres wasto be blockade by the French. ‘That order was issued in the morning. and the next morning another order came out that the blockade of that eg? was to be raised, the Oriental coast occu- d by the Argentine troops, should be blockaded; this jast order has been partly enforced, but not strictly. This government isin acritical situation, and could not sustain itself, did not the French government ad- vance them $40,000 per month ; her revenue is about all cut off, they recelving but some $50,000 per month. Im addition to this, there are many heavy taxes laid upon all business persons, and extra duties upon many articles. A barrel of flour alone pays $15 extra, or in land se (The dollar here is 8. New York cur- rency.) There are some failures, and many are leaving for Buenos Ayres, and relief must come soon, or the town will be obliged to open her gates and let Oribe in. The English all this time are standing aloof ; but I bardly think they can much long»r. Rosas. short time since, refused to reo Mr. Martia T. Hood, the appointed English consul, to his place. Ths Bag: lish ray they are not, nor have not been, at war with Buenos Ayres, while Rosas says they have beea id still are at , and to prove it, he will not Hnglish man-of-war boat land without a fla; of truce ; and the only boat he will ‘admit to lan’ isthe packet boat containing the mail. English offi cers landing, cannot do soin ugiform, and two oflate have had to submit to the humility. I should disown my country soon, should she, by her own contemptible conduct, force her officers to such a degrading pass; and this is not the greatest insult. for Rosas, in issuing bis deoree, made an exception for his kind friend, Sir Thomas Herbert, allowing him to receive provisions for himself and crew. Whether the Hon. Commodore has availed himself of the insulting exception, or not, Tcannot say. The French, — fellows, are cut off entirely, Rosas says they shall not have beef; he makes heavy demands against the two governmente, and is determined that the demands shall be paid. He is right; for should we admit their cause good when they commenced, they have made it bad by their base treatment. We are all waiting anxiously the decision of the English and French governments, Should it be favor- able for this city, many months still have we to wait for good times here ; should they abandon the ques- tion entirely, then the city must make terms with Oribé, and let us endeayor to live. This party, some time since, abandoned Maldonado, and on tho 10th. of this month, Colonia was given up, or sold to Orlbe, so that poor Montevideo is all thatis left to government The account of the taking of Colonia you will findin the file of papers I send you. By it you will see about lives by drowning, in attempting to ipping. You will also see by the ve muoh cause of fear, having lately five shocks of earthquake, a phe- nomenon entirely new here ; and from what we learn it is local. The first shock, quite heavy, aud felt for some twenty seconds or more, took place Aug. 9, at 6 o'clock and 35 seconds P.M., the second shock, the 14th, at 8 o'clock. A.M. very slight; the third, the 18th, at ll o’clock, 45m. P.M.; the fourth and fifth on the night of the 19th, slight. On the 18th, Rosas had someexecutions,which have caused s great sensation here.’ Some months since, a Catholic clergyman seduced and took away a young lady by the name of ©’Gorman; they fled to. Covien- tles, and were taken afew days since, and wore o thelr way back to Buenos Ayres, when their gaides took them to the Camp Santo,Lugares. They were then informed they must prepare for deat! he young lady. who was elght months gono in pregnancy, took it very hard, and prayed for life until ber child was bern ; the priests told her they would prepare her mind on that point; they then brought holy water, and dit down her throat,and told ber that her child vas tisee then said she died happy. She, with the priest, was then blindfolded and led out and shot; the soldiers who shot at the first fire missed her en- tirely ; the second shot wounded her slightly ; but at the third pate igh nerves were more steady, and the balls took effete ; thus their sculs were ushered into another world, without even aform of trial, But com- ments are not needed, the case speaks for’ itself, the trath of which you can depend upon. We have been favored with the U. S. steamer of war Allegheny, for some weeksin these waters, Capt. W. W. Hunter and his officers, have endeared themselves to all who have had the pleasure of their acquaintance, The steamer is a novelty, and is much admired by all, and in particular by the officers of the French navy. News rrom Texas.—By two or three arrivals from Texas we learn that six companies ot the 3d infantry were encamped near Lavacca. The Gal- veston News says that the reports at Port Lavacca were that twenty-six persons in all had been ki by the Indians. The publisher of the Lavacca Hera/d had, for the time being, left his paper and jcined a sceut- ing party who went in pursuit of the Indians. greatest trepidation prevailed amongst Ihe peopl fears were entertained that the Indians wouid and fire the town; but the arrival of government troops contributed greatly towards quieting their ap- prebensions, From the Victoria Advocate of the 19th, we learn that many persons are disposed to censure the Gover- nor for nit causing the ranging companies to be re- tained in the service. It is.stated, however, that he had ordered three companies to be raised forthwith, for the defence of the frontier. The Advocate exposes the insufficiency of the in- fantry forces which the United States government in- tend station'ng orf our frontier, to protect our citi- zens from the bands of hostile savazes The Advocate says that the Indians, after killing thirteen men, wounding several others, and taking @ vast amount of property, have escaped, and are now most probably in thc:r mountain homes. ‘The Advocate learns by several gentlemen from San Antonio that @ set of desperate men in that place-- gamblers and discharged soldiers—had collected to- gether, to the number of about seventy, on pretence of fighting the Indians, but with tbe real object of rob- bing the quartermaster’s safe and stores, but were pre- vented by the death of their leader, a man named Sears, who was shot by a man named Wallace, whose store he rode into with a cocked pistol. intendiog to kill him. Some of the party, after the death of their leader, revealed the eecret. The Huntsville Banner anncunces the death of Col. Joseph L.. Bennett, one of the soldiers of the Texan revolution. He commanded the left wing at the bat- tle of San Jacinto. —N. 0. Picayune, Oct. 31. Oficial. Gusenat Onvens.) Wan Devanrarrr, rei Adjutant General’s Office, No. 67. 6 Nov. 6, 1848, 1. The following order of the Seoretary of War an- nounces to the army the melancholy intelligence of the decease of Brevet Major General S. W. U. 8. army: Wan Derantmenr, Washington, Nov. 6, 1848, Tho President, with teclings of deep regret, aa- nounces to the army the death of Brigadier Genoral Stephen W. Kearny, major gsneral by brevet. The honorable and ureful career of this gallant officer ter- minated on the ‘lst of October, at St. Louis, in con. tequence of a disease contracted while in the di ge of his official duties in Mexico, General Kearny entered the army i nant, and continued in it until hi more than thirty-rix years, His 1812 a8 lieute- th. ing as an accomplished officer were unsurpassed, and | challenge the admiration of his fellow-citizens and the emulation of his professional brethren. His con- quest of New Mexico and valuable services in Califor- nia have inseparably connected his name with the fu- ture destiny of there territories, and it will be ever held in grateful remembrance by thy successive gene- rations which will inhabit these extensive regions of our confederacy, ‘The Adjutant General will direct suitable military honors to be paid to the memory of this lamented offl- cer, who earned and lived to receive from the Presi- dent and Senate tho highest'rank in our army, as & just reward for faithful and meritorious services, W. L. MARCY, Secretary of War. 2. Purruant to the foregoing instructions of the Secretary of War, the posts of the 6th military de- partment, Jate under the command of the deceased General, will fire minute guns, (thirteen,) commencing at 12 o'clock, m., and display the national flag at half staff, on the day after this order shall be received by the respective commanders. The officers of the army will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. By order : L. THOMAS, Assistant Adjutant General. Trarric Across THe Istumes or PANama.— The royal mail steamer Tay left Southampton oa Tuenday, with the West India mails, The Tay carries out a very large cargo, some portion of which is in- tended for the western coast of America, and will be landed at Chagrer.and sent across the iethmus of Pa: ms. This will be the first batch of goods that crosa the isthmus. The length of time in getting froin the Atlantic to the Pacific is about two days, The Panama roads are now very much improved, A num: ber of trucks, and wheels for carriages for travelling on them, have gonv outin the Tay. A very consid erable trade between this country and Chili and Peru in confidently anticipated through the opening of tho Fonyee Phy for the traflc of goods,—Liverpast Joure nat. tah, Law Intelligence. Unitep Stares Cincurt Count, Nov. 10,—Before Judge Nelson —Charles Keutzen os Cornelius W. Law- rence.—This was an action brought against the de- fendant. as collector, to recover $1 3311 80, excess of du- ties, paid under protest, on certain importations of patent leather, or varnisbed calves’ skins. The duty was paid at the rate of thirty per cent ad valorem, ac- cordlug to the following provielon of schedule C of the tariff act of soth July, 1846: Manufactures and ariicles of leather, or of which leather shall be a com- nent part, uot otherwise provided for” It is con- ended, on the part of the plaintiff, that the article in question is provided for in schedule E, at twenty per- cent-duty; “ Leather, upper, of all kinds;”’ that the article in question ts upper leathor; is #0 called in com: merce, and is used for t pper leathers of boots and shoes. This lei ell as upper leather of all kinds. may be, etimes is, used for harness and other purpores than boots and shoes; but it is, nevertheless, upper leather, as plaimtif contends. He, therefore, insists that, under schedule E. the arti- ole in question is only properly chargeable with twenty percent duty. For the defence, it was relied on that the article was chargeable with thirty per cent, under sohedule C of the stat nd that it had been legally and commercially known as patent or manufactured leather, and, therefore. embraced in schedule C. The District Attorney went on to contend that the uage and intent of the act should control this nd dis> question, and not the arbitrary designation: tinctions made: by traders for their own convenience. The court cb: the jury, that it was raled by gov- ernment that wan 30 per cent. ; on the part of the plaintiff, it was coa- tended that the article was only chargeable with 20 per cent ; the whole question depended upon the construc- tion to be given to schedule ©, which is this, manufac- tures of leather, or articles of which leather shall be a component part, and not otherwise provided for ; the question is, whether the article in question is to be properly understood in the sense of this law, an article of manufactured leather ; it is insisted on the part of the government, that this is a manufacture of leather; thoes and boots are manufactured out of leather, as well as various other articles; and as I understand this law, the duty charged upon articles of thia description in 30 per cent.; now, the act embraces all those articles, ‘unless otherw se provided for; the question is, whether this particular article is manufactured out of leather, then if it is, the duty is properly charged, and plaintiff ig not entitled to recover; the District Attoracy in- rists that this construction is consistent with the termeused in the several revenue acts, and amongst others, the act of 1842, where those terms are used in relation to those articles ; the following is the olause of that act: “Patent and all other manufactures of leather ;” this is the phraseology of the act of 1842, and it must be necessarily understood, that patent leather must be understood as manufactured lea- ther. because it is used with other kindred ar- ticles, to wit: manufactured leather; and [ am, therefore. inclined to the opinion that this is the meaning of the legislature, and the trae coastras. tion of the act, Still, the question in this care, de- pends upon the construction of the nct of 1816; but his construction mu t depend upon its owa phrase- olegy. in connection with the evidence of dealers in the article, who have been called to give the sonse in which this particular artio’e is known in trade and commerce, Now, it appears from the evidence, that the article is known in trade by various names; by the name of patent, by the name of varnished leather, and by the name of glazed calf skins, but more gone. rally by the name of patent leather ; but this dovs not necersarily control the construction to be given to the clause of this act. There must be something more ; it must be manufactured leather, to bring it | within the provisions of the act. The counsel have not called the attention of the witnesses to this branch of the case, to wit, whether it is known in trade as manufactured leather. If it is, it has been properly charged with the duty of 30 per cent. It ap- pears to me that it is more particularly alluded to in one or two other clauses of the same act; and | amin- eutged to think that, under those provisions, it is only dl ; these clauses speak of leathe: kc of upper leather of all kinds; now it is insisted here that this article is upper leather of some kind; literally, they embrace all leather that are used for the upper part of boots and shoes. but commercially, they may not ccme under this designation. There is.ano- ther provision more directly bearing on this case; and it is this—skins tanned and dressed, of all kinds, not otherwiee provided for. counsel, that this ina skin tanned and dressed, or, if not that, it is a skin of some kind, which brings it within the broader termsof the act; bat if it is charge- able with this 30 per cent. it comes within the clause contended for by defendant's counsel; snd it is for you to determine, on the evidence, whether it is an article of patent or manufactured leather. If you think it is, the plaintiff is not entitled to recover. The jury withdrew, and. after a short time, retarned with a verdict for plaintiff for the amount claimed, Usiten States? Crrcurt Court, Nov. 10,—Defore mued.they also Judge Nelson—In admiralty.—The Schéoner Mary | Ann Guest, appellant, os.. Townsend Underhill, ap: | pellee.—This was @ libel in rem for the non-delivery of goods, shipped from Philadelphia to New York. oods hed been purchased on oredit, and shipped by e vendor, and a bill of lading executs4. in the ordl- nary form, by the to tral master, for the delivery of [he same mitted to New York previous to the arrival of the , and endorsed to the lidellants to secu e of $1,050 cash. After the arrival of the vessel, the delivery of the goods was demanded of tho mas- ter. im pursuance of the terms of the bill of lading. The same day the vessel arrived, and, before the de- goods were replevied at the suit of the a writ against the vendee, upon an d, a y for the goods on their delivery at 01 gation that the latter had become insolvent. had eee to ork. zure by virtue of the writ of replevin con- no bar to his right to the delivery of the goods by the master ; that ponsible, irrespective of the suit between other parties, Decree below affirmed. George Balchen and William F Smidt vs. The Ship Eli Whitney.—This was & libel in rem by the char- terers, founded upon an alleged breach of the charter party, ix this, that the masters had refused to receive | ‘om board for the voyage, (which was from New York to Bremen.) the full amount of cargo that he had stipulated to carry, according to the terms of the charter party. The court held that the charter party | contained no stipulations as to the precise amount of cargo to be carried, and that parole evidence was in- | admissible to enlarge or vary its terms; that a pro- ceeding ‘n rem was not maintainable for misrepresen- tations, or concealment of facts, in respect to the ton- nage or capacity of the vessel, by the master or own- ers, leading toa charter party; and that, if i; could be. none were proved. Decree affi vs. Peter This was a libel in rem for not furnishing the appellai ie family with provisie sage from Liverpool to New York. agreeably to the ‘ms of the eontract with the agent of the owners of the ship, The court held that ships carrying passen- | gers for hire stand on the same footing of responsibi- | hity as those carrying merchandize, the passage mo- ney being the equivalent for the freight, and that for brench of the contract with the passenger, in respect to bis paseage, and damage resulting therefrom, the ship, as well was responsible. That the owner was nd that, in anslogy to the ly I principles making thi ship ‘be sleo held liable fora breach of the passenger's contract, Decree affirmed. Alfred Nozon and others vs.the Steamboat Columbia. — ‘This was a libel for a collision between the canal boat H. Waving, and the steamboat Columbia, which oc- curred on the North River, velow Catskill, on the night of the 17th of Nov., 1847. The canal boat was in tow by the tug Sandusky. The court held that, upon the evidence, if there was any fault, it lay with | the Sandusky, he being with her tow too fat towards | the east shore in the channel of the river—her proper course being along the west shore—but that the case feemed to be one of misfortune rather than of fault by | either vessel, Decree affirmed. John Davenport vs The Brig Sea Flower.—This was & libel in rem to recover the sum of $1,581 45, moneys advanced for repai ries for the orig ‘The vestel had doned to the underwritera, who sent an agent to the island with authority to pay the salvage, repair the vessel, and bring her to New York; | and, for the purpose of raising the necessary means, gave him a letter of credit upon the appellant, autho. Tizing him to draw on them for the amount at thirty days sight. The above sum was advanced accordingly, da draft drawn and accepted, On the arrival of se] at this port, the underwriters negotiated a sale and delivery of her to the insured in satisfaction of their policy, and soon afterwards failed in business, ‘The court held that oxolusive credit was given to the underwriters ror the advance, and that no Ilen existed upon the veesel for repayment of the same, and, espo- cially, that the lien would not be set wp, undor the cir- cumstances, againet the title of « bona jie purchaser Decree affirmed, The Steamboat Rhode Isiand vs. the Naugatuck Transportation Company.—This was a libel for a col- Merion between the steamboat Rhode Isiand and the propeller Naugatuck, which occurred on the 23th Oot. 1846, between four and five o'clock f’.M., in Ilell Gate. ‘The Coutt beld the preponderance of the testimony was clear that the Rhode Island was in fault, in at- tempting to pass the Naugatuck in tho Gate. regard- ing her position at the timo, and the course she was pureu ng through that narrow and dangerous - pas- tage ; that, notwithstanding some evidence to the contrary, the weight of it could not be mistaken; that the Naugatuck wasin her usual course, and not only so, but as near as practicable in the usual cours of 8 pa In this in- heading & little south of to take that course; but, ether intending to p north or south of it, was, the judgment of the Court, of no importance. She just straightened up in the stream, afier a rank sheer, on encountering the force of the ebb tide, in doubling Hallet’s Point, and was about in the middie of the channel. Under theee circumstances, the Rhode Island was clearly in the wrong in attempting to pass her. as, upon ail the it could not be done without iteminent da: ollision. The proof thows that the Rhode Island always sheers about to the middie of the channel, in doubling this point, between the Pointand Hog’s Back, in the thom atate of the tide, which would, of necossity, or would, at least, it, and apparently inten duty to be charged under the act, irgeable with 20 percent. Those are the 10thand11th | It is insisted on by plaintiff's | e consignee, or his order. The bill of lading ws | * The ‘The court held that the appellee was to | In the light of & bona fide purchaser, and | fmaster and ship wore res. | nd water on their | le for breach of the | contract of a aac e of merchandize, she shoud | e MORNING EDITION----SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, happened. The tuck to this peril, is, that the sloughing or sto) | Rhode Island, after she had passed Flood rook, would preatly endanger her safety, and the safety of the ives of her passengers. The answer was, if this should be admitted. it was ber own fault that she was brought into the dilemma. The Naugatuck was seen in time to have avoided it. the Rhode Island to all the coneequences thet followed. The Court further held, that, upon the evidence, it would feel bound to hold any vessel responsible for a collision that occurred there bei: no feult on the part of the leading vessel, both of the vessels, Decree affirmed. Surneme Court, Noy, 9.—June Special Term.—Pri sent, Shankland H. Gray and Sill, Justices in Banco.— Meigs ment below affirmed, with oosts, Morrell vs. Morrell.—The i the procurement, connivance, privit; defendant ae and should be allowed. The iss! | directing an inquiry whether the adultories have be fore or after July 24, 1848, ceedings before reter | bill dismisred, with costs in boch courts trial erdere Svurnes Courr.—Novemrrn Grxerar | Supreme Court met on Wednesday the Xth inst. Livingston Livingstoa, and ners:—John M. Bradford ; Breckenridge ; Alfred W. Corlies; Henry Day ; David R. Molntowsh Hunter; Wm A! Hellyier ; ; Charles W. Hopkins; John A. Hammond ; Wickman Hoffwar ; Dennis A Kane ; d Kins'ey; Thomas D Lowin; John M, Pinck- ney ; Joseph S Perine ; Alfred Rose ; Charies N. Ro- maine; Edward Saunders ; Eugene S. Sullivan; Wm. Sheldon; Richard A. Southwick; Gvorge Taylor; Owen E. Westlake. The Court was occupied the entire day with motions. The calendar will be taken up to morrow, and twenty causes called each day. Usitep States Cincurt Court, Nov. 9,—Before Judge Nelson.—Brisac et al. vs. Cornelius Law- vence.--This cause was given to rhe lary, to-day. His honor, the Judge, said the only question before the jury was, whether, on the evidence in the case, defend- ‘ant bad in any way participated in the carelessness of his subordinates, by reason of which the goods ia question bave been lost, If he has not, he is not re- sponsible; but if he has, then he undoubtedly stands on the same footing with any other citizen who might occasion damage to his neighbor; but he ia not liable constructively, because persons in his employment are guilty of those negligences. They must be brought home to him; he himself must be guilty of the wrong to be made responsible. ‘The jury retired, and soon after returned with a verdict for the plaintiff for $452 and some cents. e . F Smith, Surneme Court, Nov. 10 —Present, Justices Strong, Hurlbut, and Edwards—The Court met to-day, The ca’endar was called. and No, 5, the case of * Cruge Cruger.”” was taken up. Common Pisas, Nov. 10.—In the second branch of this Court, a case of slander has been tried. Verdict, to-morrow (this) morning. In the other branch, @ case of trerpass was com- | menced yesterday, which is not yet concluded. It is of no importance, except to the parties concerned. Covrt or Genryrat Sessions, Nov. 9,—Before the Recorder and Aldermen McKnight and Fitzgerald — Case of Garret alias Wheeler, resumed.—The case of the People vs. Charles Garret, alias Wheeler, charged with burglary in the third degree, in breaking into the store of Charles M. Nanery, 86 and 88 Pine street, on the night of the 22d September last. Henny Kixa sworn.—Is in the employ of Mr. N } Was engaged as barkeeper on the 22d of September. Witness testified that he went to the store on the mor: of the 23d September, and on attempting to open the safe, found great difficulty in doing so. He. called..ona k, who-elso at- tempted, but without immediate success, to open the safe door. The safe was finally opened with the key, and witness then discovered that its contents had been disturbed. The silver was missing. A tia’ box, in which the gold coin was kept, was without its cover, and there was other evidence of unfair meaus having been ured in th: night previous. Garret having frequently in the store in company. went Conway sworn.—Lives in apartments over store at 88 Pine street. fe testified to finding the pocket-books before alluded to, on the stairs leading welling part of the building. James §. Swan, exchange broker, sworn.—Remom- bers having changed alot of English coin for Charles Garrett, on the morning of the 2d of September. was 593. 6d. in English money ; knows Garrat ; has changed money for him before. Evwarp Gatuican, boy, testified that he left the keys ofthe store at Mr Nanery’shouse on the night of the burglary. ‘The District Attorney here opened and spread out upon his table, s lot of iron implements, consisting of wrenches, screw-drivers, hand vices. cold chisels, and other implements, all together, comprising a “bur: glar’s kit.”” Covneet ror Dirence—What are you going to do now, Mr. McKeon? Are you going to open a hard- ware store” Assistant District Arrornry—No, sir; but these (showing the tools), would open almost any kind of a store, (Laughter.) Jonx Rexo, @ policeman, sworn—Testified to having followed the parties implicated in this indictment, for several weeks previous to the burglary. their fellowship, and that they were together frequent ly in the neighborhood of Mr. Nuanery’s store, after it was closed. The prisoners were arrested two of them. Clarkson and Murray, at the corner of 30th street and 8th Avenue. on the Saturday after the burglary had been committed; the others were arrest- ed shorily afterwards, The District Arronxer here proposed to show where he got the burglar’s tools shown to the jury Counsel for defence objected to this, as boing irrele- vant, and incompetent testimony, as it was not pre- tended that the tools were found in posses-ion of Gar. ret. The court refused to admit the proffered evidence. Tnomas Carrow, policeman, sworn, also testified to having tracked the prisoners from the 15th to the 22d of September. It wasevident that they acted in » Gexenat Srssions, Nov. 10.—Before rand Aldermen McKnight and Fitzgerald. ty.—Ann Jv Gaffaey, indicted for grand larceny inrstealing momey and treasury notes to the amount of $1,009 63, from ‘John Bradburn, on the 221 of October Inet, plead guilty to the charge, and was sentenced to the State Prison for two years and four months, Discharged by Proclamation.—Bridget Datler, charg- ed with grand larceny, in stealihg $2) trom Ja mes Cunion, of 54 Duane street, was discharged by pro- er. Trial of Gharles Garret, alias Wheeler.—Tho trial of Charles Garret alias Wheeler, charged with burglary in the Jd degree in breaking into the store ef Charles M. Nanery, in Pine street, on the night of the 22d of ‘April last. Jates 8, Coves, a polfceman,also testified to the fact ing followed the prisoner and others indicted, from e to place as before stated. This evidence went to prove a concert of action, on the part ot the defendant in this case and the other prisoners indicted with him. The prosecution having concluded tho ex- amination of their witnesses. the case was suspended in consequence of the absence of witnesses for the defence, A’ against the persons of Bernard Conway and — Knapp. The trial will be resumed this morning Recognizance Forfeited.—Susan Johnson, indisted for keeping a disorderly house, being calied upon failed to appear, and her recognizance was declared for- feited. Court adjourned till this morning at 11 o'clock. Count CaLennar 1—Nos 51, 53. 6 64, 66, 68, 70, 74, 76, 1s Day.—Common Pleas —Part 69, 8, 71, 78, 75, 77, 80, {Riot av Prexsxitn.—A serious riot took place on Tuesday, at the lower district, Peekskill, the lrish aborers had tal:en possession of the poll during the mor- Ining, and upon remonetrance, became abusive. Ata tavern near the poll, an American and Irishman were layfully wrestling; the American having thrown the rishman, a number of Irishmen attacked him violent- ly, and he was beaten severely, having a piecu of his nore bitten off by one of the Women present, A party of Americans, attempting to arrest the rioters, were assaulted with clubs and stones, and in the general fray a number on both sides were considerably injured; one man, Isaac Valentine, it is feared will not survive, Seven of the laborers have been arrested. AprointMENTS BY THE Presrpenr.—Joseph Graham, of Ohio, to be Consul of the Uatted States for Buenos Ayres, in the place of Geo. I. i field, deceased, George ¥, Shepley, to be Attorney of the United States for the district of Maine, in the place of Augustine Haynes, resigned wick.—The New er, speaking of the lumber trade, says “ We beer from all quarters that the lambering opera- tions on the river St. Johm, during the coming win- ter, will be exceedingly limited. Supplies to rome ex. tent have been forwarded during the last few weeks to the upper parts of the river, a few parties designing to cut large pine timber, [tis therefore probable that there will be s considerable quantity of this article brought to market next spring, which we are informed is contracted for in this city. Besides this, something ja to be done along the river during the winter in bo' pine and birch timber, althougl The } chy pe thereforo, is, that thequantity of square ti- spring.” in all probatility, produce the disaster that actually xt set up for exposing the ag ng the Neglecting to avoid it, subjected in the attempt to pass another while she was struggling in thie dangerous strait, It cannot be done without imminent danger to one or Mayor, $c. New York City.—Judg- e directing the inquiry whether the adultery of the plaintiff was committed by or consent of the forgiven should be disallowed; and the issue directing an inquiry whether the plaintiff has been guilty of adultery with Eliza Smith, should be so framed that the answer will show whether they were committed (if Dh ‘Order made at Pe jal term modified accordingly, without costs to elthe: jheldon, and others.—Order made at spe- ‘sed, and motion granted with $10 costs of original motion; $10 costs of motion for rehearing. and $10 costs upon the rehearing. No costs of pro- Emmons v3. Connor et al.—Decree reversed, and the Tyleevs Gates et al,—Judgment reversed, and new Trea — Present, Justices Hurlbut, MeCoun,and Edwards. The The following persons were admitted to practice as Attor- nies, Solicitors, and Counsellors of the Supreme Court of the State of New York—Merars Henry Nicoll, Exami- dkin Baker; Joun B. He showed | | with the sterling acting of | | this popular aud magnificent estavlishment. performances will take place to-day, and we cannot | clamation, no indictment having been found against | Tart 2—Nos, | Th atrical and Musical. Pank Turatne.—The comedy of “The School for Scandai” was presented at the Park last evening, and drew forth expressions of admiration from all who | witnessed its performance. It is rarely indeed that thi, capital play is 60 well cast, as 1} was on this ocoasion Mr. H, Placide personated Sir Peter Teazle; Mr. Gilbert performed the part of Sir Oliver Surface; Mr. Barret Mr. Clarke, Joseph Surface ; ‘and W. B. Chapman, Crab- ared as Lady Teasle, pared ¢ baries Suriace ; dr. Re bin apy maining female characters were perforin Sir Peter was, as all that gentle ‘8 perfect piece of acti: 1 ag he could desire, by } and Mr, Gilbert. Miss Telbi his friends by the manner in which he pact ot Joseph Surface, his manner of reading gave evidence that he had studied the character, and success attended his efforts The. ufterpiece for the evening was “A to do well, Nabob for am Hour,” in which the Messrs P’! peared. Bowrny Tueatax.—The past week has been @ moat t this house, more especially when it imto consideration that it has been eiection successful 0} is taken week, a time whem thestricals are almost alway eclipsed by the stirring excitement of party conten tions. The very interesting entertainments and «x cellent acting which have nightly been presented, ta however, had the effect of a'tracting full hou: ing has been ent! rely succeasfal in every respect. too, has been equally succersful bill they set forth, is a first-rate one; it consist * Life,” the new farce of ~ Lola Montes.”’ the con of the Serenaders, and the grand historical drama the * Destruction of the Bastile.”’ draw a fuil house. Broapway Turatae.—The new tragedy of “Savile of Haysted,” by White, author of the “King of the Commons,” was played, last evening, for the first time, The play on the occasion of Mr. Wallack’s benefit. treats of the stormy time immediately preceding the wars between King Charles the First and the Parl ment. The plot lacks originality. and the two first | acts drag heavily; the remainder possesses more of in- terest. It struck usthat Mr. Wallack played more then usually well in the part of John Savile. He was ably sustained by Mr. Dyott, as Buckingham, and Miss Wallack, as Lilian. The piece was played spiritedly, and was remarkably well received by the audience. “Savile of Haysted” will be repeated this evening, with the same cast; and the entertainments will coa- elude with the drama of * Don Cwsar deBazan.”” Mr. Forrest commences an engagement on Monday evean- ing. Nationat Tueatne.—The high stand which this heuse has attained under the management of Mr: | Chanfrau, bas secured for it a most respeotable and | intelligent patronage,and as the enterprising young manager takes care to keep up & continual succession of novel and pleasing entertainments of the most ster- ling kind, it will doubtless continue to be as successful | as ithas heretofore been. Last evening, no less than four most popular pieces were presented. The first iece was “Murreil.the Land Pirate of the Southwest,” t is written by Mr, Burke, who has a very funny Yan- kee part in it, which he performed most cleverly. . We must not omit noticing the excellent acting of R. J. Jones. as ppahers She deformed outlaw; it was fine | fece of acting. Dawes, too, as Murrell, was excel- lent. ‘The other performances passed off well. To- night, Mr, Chanfrau will take ® benefit, and puts forth a most attractive bill. The Campbell’s Minstrels, who have heen so successful for the last three months at the Society Library, have offered their ecrvices for the sccasion, and will sing many of thelr best songs. Mr George Holland, the popular comio actor, will ais) appear, and Chanfreu himself, and the excellent stook company attached to the establichment,will also be on hand. ‘The bill comprises no less than four popular pleces. viz: the famous “Glance at New York,” the “Invisible Prince,” a fateej in which Holland appears, and the drama of the “Idiot Witness,” a concert by the Campbell Minstrels, and a Yaukee extravaganza. Burton's TueatRe.—This deligh{fal place of amuse ment was exceedingly well attended, last evening, by an enlightened audience, who always congregate at this central theatre, to witness Mr, Burton and hi: clever stock company. When such piece: “ Dom- bey & Son” and the “Breach of Promise,” are played the same evening, they can never fail to draw a crowded house Mr. Burton, as Captain Cuttle, was very happy in his droll, comical sailor pbraser, which fairly made tre house ring agaia with epplause. Mrs. Vernon, Mrs, Knight, Mrs, Brougham, and Mies Ilill, well merited ise from a delighted audience. Mr. Meyer gave the cavatina of Figaro, in the Barber of Seville,’ with much effect and expression ; after which, the entertainments concluded with the new comedy, by Buckstone, called the“ Breach of Promise.” Mr. Burton’s mmezer Sudden, an old batchelor, was certainly a piece of acting that cannot be surpass- ed, and so thought the audience, if we can judge from the immense applause. Mrs. Trapper, a marrying mo- ther, taken by Mrs, Vernon, was all that could be imagined, together with her (hree daughters, Celestina, Matilda, and itadora, taken Vs? Miss Chapman, Mrs. Knight, and Mrs. esky cel ‘his comedy is certain- ly the best thing we have seen for along time, and ir, Burton and his talent- es to laugh at something ed actreser#, no oue who wi gocd. should miss spending theatre, if only to see this pie Saxps, Lent anv Co.'s Cinces axp Anewa.—This will be the last opportunity the public can enjoy of Two recommend to the half day holiday community a re- creation more rational or entertaining than a visit to this splendid exhibition, Wherever they may go. they must demand a hig! tana equivalent to their | merits, Let every one see t Tryox’s Cinces, BR most attractiv« scene of amusement in the city. Last night, the display of equestrianism could not be sur. parred; and we seldom retired from a place of rational em to: day. amusement more impressed than by the exertions of | the respective characters, The deux athletiques, by Mcesrs. Philip and Julien Martinetti, are incompara- bles; in fact, all the interior arrangements, as well as the entertainments, are marked by good taste and ad- mirable tact and judgment. An afternoon perform- ‘ance, as usual, is announced for to-day, full of novelty and attraction; and for the novelties next week Cunisty’s Mixstaets will, this day, give their usual afternoon, as well as evening concert. Their singing is as elegant as ever, and they are continually perpe- trating the oddest kind of puns, conuadrums, and all kinds of jocularities. Theirjdancing is the perfection of burlesque elegan: 4 their whole entertainment is such as becomes the great fame of the great Caristy Minstrels, Witsoy’s Exrentainments, Stuyvesant Isstite te —At every successive appearance which this inimi- table delineator of Scottish minstrelsy has mado sioce bis arrival in this city, he has been hailed bya larger and more fashionable assemblage of our citizens Last night there was an entirely new and varied se- lection of his most pleasing and popular songs, and the cordial and rapturous reception which they eli- cited was as creditable to the taste and discrimination the audience as it must have been flattering to the of the great entrepreneur himself, Where all so admirably it is needless to particularise. Many bave attempted to rival Mr. Wilson in this pe- culist line, but they have, st all, failed of success, could render the touching pathor, the unsophisticated simplicity, and the natural descriptions of Scottish lyrical poetry with the same truthfulness and irreristible influence over the feefings. Courins, tHe Great Inisit Comentax.—We por ceive that this distinguished comedian and vocalist, assisted by M. and Madame Leati, intends giving o very attractive entertainment at the Musical Fund Hail, Philadelphia, on Monday evening next. Mr. Collings is too well known, and equally well esteemed by the American public, of irish character reqitire any eul donn: fac! both as an able representative nd as an inimitable vocalist, to ‘um ; but when aided by the prima Madame Leati, who gave such general satis- at her concert in this city, together with the ance of the fine baritone voioe of her husband, we should not be surprised if the hull were crowded every night they appeare Menoprox.—White's Serenaders keep up a continnal fire of good sing!ng, witty sayings, &e. ‘The Melodeon jeg delightful place to pass an evening at, Tie Geamaxia Musicat Socixty’s grand concer! this evening, will be one of the most brilliant that thi: talented band has yet given. The friendly masuer inwhich this concert bas beon projected for their T of oll descriptions will not be as large as usual mext benefit, by the musical professors*and amatedrs in tho bah: Phot how high pe a ag din banhen 9 ation of musici: ew pr th ir elegant performances ave met with from all the audiences attendant on their various concert: well they are appreciated therefore, such ® programme as for this evening is ret forth, compri . such extraordinary attractions, le is not form, Ss additi Otto, Nrs. and,j though last not least, 0 Seenies An f hele eminent artists will contribute to the evening's amusement, The Germanians willp! y Walcot, Gilbert and Winstanly. Mr. Pla- a's perform- , and bo was sup- Mr. Barret ac- ably—he does all that he under. pectably. Mr. Clarke agreeably surprised It was believed by many that he would not succeed in the part, but he did it well ; ide ap- y “Time Tries All,” “Life,” the New Or- leans Serenaders, and ‘ Lola Montes,” have been the entertainments which has nightly ‘been prosented. Of “Time Tries All” we have spoken fully, both as Tegards the piece itself, and the performers in it It Life,” What shall we say of the harmonious} New Orleans Serenaders’ They have delighted every oae; und wo are glad to see they aro to take their benefit this evening, as it will afford their host of admirersan opportunity of giving them a aub- stantialtoken of their satisfaction with them. The Res Such a bill must ore, as usual, very excellent, receiving | evening st Burton's | way.—This is, by far, the | prepiration | 6 the bills, and then judge for yourselves. | ee TWO CENTS. thelr most favorite pieces, and altogether : Will be one well worth attending neaiies see aeuaet € 3 Minstaece will to-day give two exhibi- t Sands P.'M. The expressly for ladies and will form @ very attractive ohaste entertainment. The concerts of these Minustrols are #0 well known to be everything that is elegant in the way of Ethiopian minstreley, that we need only they deverve all the immense patron yo Masice Inuevaxennie nightly amusing crowds our most respectable citizens ; it is in 8 most ad- mirably executed piece of art and”Mr. Grain, whose work it is, has added much to his fame by its pro- duction. Mr. Hottann —This excellent comedian’s benefit will come off on Tuesday evening next. at the Olympio Theatre. We hope which his great talent deserves Banyay Witttams —-This great favorite, as a low comedian, is highly spoken of by the play-going folk of Albany. He was greeted by @ full house om his recent awpearance there. Mavame Axxa Bisnor has had a very successful engagement in rhiladelpbia, Josern Guna't.—We attended a private musieal ‘ée last night, to hear the above celebrated musi- |, and the large band of performers he has brought with bim from urope, All the connoisseurs and di- lettanti_of New York were there, curious to hear the band which has the reputation of being the first and best in the world, the compoeer of airs in beauty, simplicity, and popularity. expectation, high as it was, of the best and severest judges of our eminently musical city, at all disa) pointed; on the contrary, M. Gung’l, with his ohoir and company. eded not alone what it was expect- ed to be, but even whatever could have been ex- pected from human perfurmance ani art, in orehes- tral instrumental music We need the reputation Gung’! has eurs Were enraptured, and the people present could rcarcely contain their enthusiasm and ad tion, Such a company, we have no hesitation in eay- ing. has never been seen in this country, nor such perfection of symphony and music, in such wonder- ful combinations. ever before been heard here, Greatly as we were delighted with every tans performed; as- tonished, as we were, at the wonderfal executions upon the flate, by Mr. Siedé (who drew forth auch tones as astonirhed the very professors ofthat instra- ment), and upon the harp by Mr Zabel; and at the absolute onenees of sound of so many numerousand various instruments, we must say that we were most pleased with the original compositions of Mr. Gung’) himself, The “Vagabond Polka’ and hia waltzes are bound to become popular. Suoh a per- formance as was given last night, isquite the begin- ning of an era in the musical world of New York, Everybody was astonished, enraptured, and thrown into a perfect delirium of ecstacy Mr Guog'l will, we delieve, give a public performance next week. City Intelligence. Tur Wratnen.—Old winter seems to have already made his appearance. Yesterday was decidedly the coldest day of the tall; the gutters were filled with ice in the morning, which did not disappear during the whole day. The wind blew from the northeast; and as the day grew to a close, the cold increased, until, at night, it was like the freezing weather of January. be sky indicated elear weather, and an increase of cold. Tur Curey Encixeen.—This responsible office will inashort time bevacant,and already the firemen throughout the city have begun to name their favor- ites for the post. The greatest judgment should be used inthe selection of this officer, as upon skill de- pends much of the safety of the property of the city, andthe lives of the firemen. ny of that useful class of jens, doubless, have an influence, andas the election rests alone with themselves, it is probable the campaign will be as spirited and exoiting as that which bas just passed. The office being a lucrative one, will be sought after by many who think more of the salary than of the duti d among that class are many, probably, who have a strong hold upon the friendship of the departi It is to however, these favorable prejudices will gi y tos era consideration of the importance of the station, and that some one, in ever: qualified, be eleoted. bad The firemen of the city ares noble band; ever ready to perform their duty, and free from the riotous spirit focommon smong that class, in some of the other cites of the Union. In several instances, within the past year, the cool judgment of the present Chief En- gineer hassaved many of them from inevitable d struction, by permitting them to go no further, in the hour of danger, than he could see every probability of safety. Among thote already spoken of, are TB. Petter, Alfred Carson, and James M. Miller. Ths proper qualificationsiof these gentlemen, as well as those who may be brought forward, are best known to the firemen. and they will, doubtiess, choose one who will be, not only in favor with the department gene- rally, but fully competent to discharge the responsible and arduous duties of the station. Sworn For Mason Eaton.—One of the most boau- tiful awords ever manufactured in the city, may now be seen at the store of Ball, Tompkios & Biack. in It is intended tor Major Eaton, ot Gen- iors stal! The blade is of finely wrought 1. inlaid with gold. The hilt i of solid y wrought. and bearson the end the The ecabbard is of gold, images of Heroules and Diana gold, and is certainly one of the most perfect ever manufsctured, On one side is the following inecrip- tion :—“ Presented to Brevet Major Joseph H. Eaton, by citizens of New York, as evidence of their adanira- tion for bis gallantry im the field, and their high con- sideration for his services in the staf of Major Gen- eral Taylor, during the campaign of 1846-47 ‘ Exact testis venturi (cmuord.1? On the reverse ride is a representation of the battle of Buens Vista One of the gold guards bears the namen of Palo Alto” and Resaca de la Palma,” and the other “ Monterey”? and “ Buena Vista” In all these battles Mejor Eaton signally distinguished himself for his bravery and dating; and this beautiful sword is but a mark of admiration of his friends. Ov Tammany Snowixe Sicss or Lire.—The ox- citement at old Tammany was more than a little last night, and it finally ripened into a kind of joy, at the news ofthe election of a hunker Congressman, from the 2ist district of this State. They had given up all for lost, and sat meurning over the wreck of thelr last hope, when one of their number suddenly entei with asmile of triumph on his countenance, and nouncedthefact. The news was like the removal ofan incubus, under the weight of which they could not move hand or foot. The old sachems, whose faces were lengthened to the utmost extremity, looked spas in astonishment, but received the nows with Joy. That would do; one was left to tell the tale of vietory, and for atime they reveiled indelight. Out of thirty-four they had saved one from the sinking thip of hunkeritm, and over him they rejoiced with joy unspeskable. But the reality of the many lost Turhed upon them, and they sank back again. 1a sor- rowand despondency, That “lone star’ could not buffet successfully the tide of opposition with which he would have to contend, and it were better he had periehed in the general sweep, than live to straggle through adversity ; the heartfelt wish of * Oh, hbunkerism ! hunkerism ! would’st thou had’st known at least, In thie thy day, the things which cheer thy life; but now they are bid from thine eyes!" avemed inecribed on every countenance ; and the resolution, 60 lately formed, to retain pessession of the old wig- Wem, was abandoned in sorrow more deep and lasting. ‘The slight resuscitation was but the precursor of « darker season; andit were better for their shattered nerves it bad not come, for the relapse was more than political nature conid bear, and they swooned into « hind of unconeciourners, whivh only a lapse of four Jears can remove, and prepare them for another effort to gain the citadel of their desires Tux County Tar. en.—Notwithstanding th» decision of the Attorney General, that there should be no election held for this office. a sub-committee of ths Tammany Hall General Committee took @ different view of the matter, and decided that acandidate who recelved a majority of the votes for this office, could claim his seat, and would be legally entitled ta the ¢flice. In consequence of this opinion, a State ticket was printed, which had on it, in addition to the ether nemes, that of “Joseph T. Sweet, for County Treasu- rer.” This ticket was voted bye largo number ot the (hunker) democracy. It is the duty of the Inspec- tors to make a return to the county clerk of all sach tickets. If this isdone and Mr. Sweet receives « mi- Jcrity of the vores cast for this office, legal steps will be taken to put him in possession of it, Drath ny Burxinc.—The coroner held an inquest Jesterdwy at the city hospital, on the body of a color- ed weman by the name of Dianna Brown, azed 21 years, bern on Long Ie! who died yesterday in peenernye ee injuries received by accidental bu ing. The deceased. abcut a week ago, was intoxioa- ted and fell over a burning stove, setting fire to her clothing. which burnt her body ro severely that sho die? yesterday from the effects of the injuries. Ver- dict according to the above facts. Fings.—A fire broke out on Thursday night, in the building No 60 Amos street, which was extinguished with trifling damage. A fire broke out on Thursda: pight in the brilding No 247 West 13th street, whio did no other damage than destroy a bed. A fire broke out on Friday morning, on board the ship Sheridan. ‘A fire broke out about noon, yesterday, {i story brick building. in Anthony street, near W: Broad- y. ccaupied av @ bakery, which wus entirely de- oyed, Movements of Individuals, Arrivals at the aay 4 House , (Howard's, hon ie Major Almond,U § A.; Licut Floyd Jonea, do; A. Noys, U.S. Engineers ; Stith Phillipene, Boston ; Mr«. Alwyn, do; Mr. Rathbone, Liverpool ; T. Gilles- pie, Boston; Rev. J. Harrison, Maryland. Post Orrice Apvertistxe Journal for November, coutain of Judge Hays, Prestdent of the District Court of Lan caster, The postmaster gave the advertising of the Mat of letters to the paper having the largest cirou.s- tion in the city of Lancaster. and the editor olsimi the largest circulaticn browgh? suit against the p master. ‘The court decided that, under the act of Con- aresa of the Sd of March, 1845. the advertisement must be inserted in the paper “ beving the largest ciretla- tion” generally, and that inrercing it in the paper having the largest e'zalation in the city or town where the post Mice ‘r located. or where the paper is printed, is not a 0 nee wilh the law