The New York Herald Newspaper, May 21, 1849, Page 2

1 | { NEW YORK HERALD. | are Borthwest corner of Fulton and Nassau sts. pen vedindine «Ve JAMES GORDON BENNET®, PROPRIETOR. edutions, 3 conte per- NING EDITION és Bait i $e ributed befor akfast; DN can be had of the newe= feck: and the second ut 8 o'elock, P. M. sues sablbkes cqary Hetiplion: af Gk conta oot sore every Suturday, ¢ x or $3 per'annum; for Meulation in Europe, and printed & French and English, at 6\% cents per copy, or $4 per an= Me ELT TERS Ty math, for eubserigtions or with ad LL mo subse: or ecttincments, to be post paid, or the postage will be deducted From the moriex “emitted. VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE, containing 4m= portant news, solicited from any quarter of the world; f Seed, will be liberally putd for. ‘NO NOTICE taken of anonymous communications, Whatever isintended for insertion must be authenticated bythe na seand address of the writer; not pecgeoqe ae Sor publication, but asa vuaranty of his good faith. We can- mot return rejected communications, AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.—Hewny VIII—Past Tex O'CLock. BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Love'sSacuirice —Comapy or Exross. NATIONAL THEATRI Crossing THE Lane—! BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Per or TH Pe1ticoas s—Tue Wacer. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome.—Cunia~ tv's MinsTRELS. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 553 Broadway—VorerLani oRvocosmic Views. APOLLO ROOMS, Broadw: APOLLO SALOON, (In the Parlors)—Sramuse Twins, 11 tol, 8to 6, 8 to 10. TABERNACLE, Broadway—Me. Demrster's Concent. MINERVA ROOMS, Bro Chatham Square.—Witp Oars 8 Finer Pecoapit.o. Me CAMPneL.’s MINsTRELS. ay—Mone ov New York. New York, Monday, May 21, 1849. Foreign Missions and Foreign Policy of the ited States, There are two subjects connected with the ad- ministration of the general government, which are at the present time receiving a great deal of thought and consideration throughout the country. The first is the appoiptment of munisters to repre- | sent the United States in European capitals, and the other is the policy which General Taylor and his cabinet will probably take in our foreign rela- tions—both subjects of great importance. In regard to the appointment of foreign minis- ters, we learn that nothing will be done until about the middle of June next, when the subject will be taken in hand by the cabinet, and the anxiety and curiosity of the public, as well as of the numerous aspirants for those important offices, and their triends, gratified. It 1s understood that the mission to England is at the service of the Hen. Abbott Lawrence, of Massachusetts, but he has not signified whether he will accept it or not. The probability is, that he will not, as his health is not very good. A great many names have been mentioned for the other missions, but nothing de- finite can be ascertained concerning them till about the middle of June. It is believed, from certain indications, that the foreign policy determined upon by the admunistra- tion is such as we are sure will receive the hearty approbation of the people of all parties. It will be one of perfect independence and high-toned neu- tralty. The principle of non-interference in the affairs of other nations, unless the rights or in- terests of the United States are concerned, will be strictly followed, and will in no case be deviated from. The nations of Europe may contend as they please among themselves; but the United States will take fides with none, nor will any Euro- pean power, engaged in hostility with another, be permitted to receive any aid or assistance, on any pretence whatever, from the United States. It was in pursuance of this policy that the order, mentioned im the Herald a week or two ago, was issued by the authorities at Washington, to prevent the departure from this city of the steamship United States, which was recently-pur- chased by the Prassian government,end converted into a vessel of war, at an expense of over three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, unless satisfac- tory bonds were given that she would not be used as a war steamer, in the struggle between Prussia and Denmark. We are told that instructions to the United States officials in all our Atlantic ports have been given by the government, to the effect that a watch must be kept on all that is going on, so thatthe system of neutrality determined upon by the administration shall not be infringed upon. Thus much in regard to the foreign policy of the United States, as far as the nations of Europe and their struggles are concerned. The Islahd of Cuba has, we are informed, received a great deal of attention from the President and his cabinet. It will be recollected that we stated, come time since, that the adminis- tration of Mr. Polk had directed informal inquiries to be made of the Spanish ministry, as to its dispo- sition to sell or cede that beautiful island to the United States, and that some correspondence be- tween our minister at the Court of Madrid and the Minister of Foreign Affairs had been ecom- menced on the subject. The that such action had been taken by Mr. Polk and his cabinet, was denied, and an attempt was made by several of our cotemporaries to throw ridicule on the whole affair; but subsequent developements proved that what we stated on the subject was strictly cerrect. We donot believe that the new President and his cabinet will pursue the matter any farther, and will suspend the negotiations thus entered upon; but they will not tolerate the cession or transfer of that island by Spain, to any European nation. No interfe- rence on the part of the United States, in any other way, need be feared for the preset. No transfer, howeyer, of it to England or any other European power can be made, with the consent of the United States The interference by the English in the affairs of the Mosquito territory cannot have escaped the ob- servation of the administration; and a strong pro- test against not only what has been done there, but whatever else may be attempted, must be im- mediately made to England. The gevernment must not tolerate any acquisition of territory in that part of the American continent by the British, and our merchants hope that it will not be necessary to take any farther measures tosecure the desired end. It will be recollected that we referred to this mat- ter on Saturday last. We then desired to draw the attention of the administration and the American people to that important strip of land The recent movements along the northern border indicate that the cabinet are narrowly watching the course of events in Canada. The course of the administration is clear in reterence 3 to that pro- vince. It has indeed been announced to the world and commented upon in Europe the event of any further difficulties taking place, ond in cuse an efiort should be made by the people of Canada to sever their political connection with the mother country, no inducement will be held out to them by the United States, and our government will take all necessary measures to prevent any interference by our citizens in the struggle. This is a sketch of the system of foreign policy of the new administration, if we may believe the indications in Washington, here and elsewhere. ‘We have carefully watched the progress of events, and are inclined to think we are right; and we have no doubt that such a policy will be approved of by the people of the United Ste We hope that the menacing aspect of irsin Europe and the probability which exists of a gene ral continental war in that part of the be 1, will indnee th go- 6 for the This vernment to t all necessary mensy protection of American commercia! eannot be done without avement i our naval forces in thoee seas, aud we hope it will be done Ase we have before r , the presence of ¢ large neval force in feas might and probably would pr 2 drawn into hog jlity with any pow tg absence would in- Vite nggression end inen't, and prevent the govern meu stom carrying he polhey whieh it has aa Ceubiediy a Wasrep Sympatuy.—The Washington Union still continues to howl over the proscriptive policy which has ejected scores of small postmasters, petty clerks, and illustrious porters and messengers, with a tew of the big fish in the custom houses; and its antediluvian neighbor, the Intelligencer, al- though almost guite exhausted by its unparalleled labors, pours out, day after day, column after co- lumn of the most exqusitely amusing rhetoric, sarcasm, bathos, bombast and fury. Old Ritchie culls General Taylor a “spectacle!” Awful blas- phemy! Whereupon, old Gales comes out in a powerful editorial of half a dozen columns, show- ing that General Taylor is not a “spectacle,” and that it is a burning shame to call him ‘a spectacle,” and that hanging and quartering ’aint too good for the man who culls him ‘a spectacle!” Well, well, noone can doubt that those two venerable twad- dlers are a precious pair of “spectacles.” Why does Mr. Ritchie, good old soul that he is, waste all his sympathy on such small fry as inferior clerks and sorrowing messengers? Has he lost sight of the illustrious victims of the new admi- nistration? There was Polk himself—the first victim. Then there were Buchanan, and Marcy, and Walker, and Mason, and most melancholy and awful also, Cave Johnson! Every mother’s son of them guillotined, brought to the block, sacrificed, slaughtered, massacred in cold blood ! Here’s eause for weeping, O! Ritchie! Here’s enough to excite a Niagara of tears! Don’t use up all your mourn- ing, lamentation and wo, tender-hearted old man, till you have poured out the fountains of your grief over the fate of those allustrious victims of ruthless and relentless proscription. And hark ye, magniloquent Gales, spare some of your awful rheroric, annihilating sarcasm, and interminable sentences, “full of sound and fury,” for the days when you may have to encounter more formidable assaults than those of Mr. Ritchie, who has dared to call the old hero “a spectacle.” Srrvation or AFFAIRS IN VENEZUVELA—INTE- resting ParticuLans.—There have been much discrepancy in the accounts received of late from this repnblic, Many of them have come from in- terested sources, and party views have distorted the true position of things. We have observed that ever since the first outbreak in January, 1848, at Caraccas, much of the information derived from Venezuela has been of that uncertain and unreli- | able nature. The consequence has been, that “news from Venezuela” has become rather a sus- picious article, and the public, generally, have lost all confidence in the statements of either side. For some time past, we have endeavored to exclude from the columns of the Herald all accounts from this country that we have not had reason to know came from perfectly unprejudiced sources, and we shall continue go to do hereafter, as the fate of such a beautiful country as Venezuela is too interesting a thing to our commercial relations to be treated lightly. Our readers will remember that our last accounts from Puerto Cabello stated that the President Monagas, and Vice President Guzman, had, on the 20th and 2ist ult tendered their resignations to Congress ; that these resignations had been re- ferred to a committee, which committee had not as yet reported on them. The particular reasons leading to these resignations being made were not stated. In the Puerto Rico Boletin Mercantil of the 5th inst. we find a leading article on the state of af- fairs in Venezuela, wherein these motives are can- vassed as follows :— Respecting Monagas, it is thought that the beggared condition of the Treasury, the utter impossibility of finding any one who will make a loan on the national credit, the hostile attitude assumed towards him by his friends of yesterday in the Houses of Congress, the protests of the entire corps diplomatic at Caraccas against the law suspending the collection of debts for six years, (lately passed in Congress, though not signed by Monagas at the last accounts, we belleve,) and the serious difficulty he has got into’ with the Frereh re- public, are but part of the troubles with which he is surrounded. ‘As for Guzman, it is thought he wishes to goas minister to some of the European courts, in order to. escape from his share of the difficulties now encom- passing his administration. It is also thought by some that Congress will refuse both these resignations; again others think they will only refuse Guzman’s, thus placing him in possession of the Presidency until 1851, Whatever may be the course taken, it seems that Monagas will, ina very short time, be dethroned, and become the victim of the movement of 1848, which he was at the head of. The difficulty with the French republic men- tioned in the above extract, arose from the arrest and imprisonment of the French Vice Consuls and some of their fellow citizens residing at Cam- pano and Camana, by order of Monagas’ officials. The crime imputed to them was harboring enemies to the constituted authorities. The French Con- sul General has demanded satisfaction for the out- rage, and as he is backed by several French ships and steamers of war to enforce his demand, he must be attended to. He requires first a salute of honor to the Trench flag, the dismissal of the officials who imprisoned his citizens, a personal apology to the aggrieved parties, and asum of $200,000 as indemnity of damages; and as security for the payment, he demands the hypothecation of the custom house receipts at La Guayra and Ma- turin. It is not known whether Monagas will ac- cede to all these demands; the payment of the money is no doubt the most impossible part of them at present. Be this as it may, however, the latest accounts from Caraccas state that a French steamer of war had left La Guayra for Martinique to obtain final orders. There are other demands, too, made by other nations, yet to be settled, All this forms a sad con- trast with the harmony in which Venezuela used, in former times to be, with all the foreign govern- ments. They also write from Caraccas, that the foreign merchants have determined to deposite their goods in the island of Curagoa, and from thence import them in just such quantities aa they abso- lutely require. A regular packet has been estab- lished between La Guayra and Curagoa, to facili- tate this arrangement. Late axp Imrortant From St. Domrveo.—We learn from Capt. Creighton, of the schooner S. and J. I. Williams, arrived yesterday from the city of St. Domingo, which port he left on the 1st instant, that there had been three successful battles fought between the Dominicans and the Haytiens, in which the latter had been beaten and dispersed, both in the North and the South. At one time the Haytiens were within thirty miles of the city; a desperate battle ensued, in which a large number were killed on both sides. No prisoners were spared. The Haytiens, in their retreat, had burnt Agua, and destroyed a large amount of property. Captain Warren, of Her Maiesty’s ship Fincoma bee, had offered the American Consul any assist- ance he might require to protect American citizens or property. A French steamer of war was also present during the trouble. Most of the merchants had shipped their goods to the other islands. No business of any kind was doing. It is thought this will be the last ume the Haytiens will attempt to conquer the Spaniards, Tur Pentic Heatrt.—Happily, the rumors that the cholera had appeared among us, have not been confirmed. We trust, however, that the authorities will discharge their duty to the utmost in cleansing the city. Itis said that they are attending to the woik with diligence. We must say that we have too much evidence to the contrary Broadway was very oflensive yesterday. Nothing but the most enemgete end prompt measures will do in this er ‘The work must be done at once throughout the whele city. In the lower wards, the condition ee and yards, is shockingly offen- ransing of thecity is mot faithfully od promptly performed, a fearful gresponsibility wlresten the head of the present Mayor and Common Council. ofthe atr ‘dhe miners and laborers in Sebuytkill county, Pa., have com prcmived with the ecal dealers, amd rosumed Later trom Rio Janelero and La Piata— Movements of the California Fieet—Arri- val-of the U8. Store Ship Lexington at Rio, with Gold from California. By the arrival of the brig Ernani, Capt Graham, after a fine passage from Rio, we are in receipt of files of the Jernal do Comercio to the 19th ult. In our shipping news column will be found detailed the movements of the California fleet. It will be seen that many more American vessel had arrived there, on their route to the gold country, since our last accounts; no more disasters had occurred among them ; and all the passengers and crews, as far as known, were in good health. As the Ernani was coming out of Rio, she met three American ships and four barks going in—names not known ; but, from the number of persons on beard, supposed te be California bound. Part of the inaugural ad- dress of General Taylor is translated into the Jornal, with commendatory remarks, and the names of his cabinet also mentioned. The U. S. store ship Lexington arrived at Rio on the 13th of April. She left Valparaiso on the 27th February, and was to leave Rio again on the 20th April, for New York. She had a considerable amount of gold on board—how much, 1s not stated. From the Brazilian provinces we have no news. We presume they were all quiet. From Buenos Ayres, the accounts are to the Sth ultimo, brought by the steamer Alecto. These are but a few days later than previous dates. The Alecto brought no mailsfrom Montevideo. By let- ters received at Rio, the Jornal do Comercio learns that the French admiral was still at Buenos Ayres, and that hehad received a proposition from Gen. Rosas, which he had forwarded by the Alecto, to his government, for their inspection. As Rosas has so often declared that he will only treat on the basis laid down by Mr. Hood, no doubt this treaty 1s in conformity to those terms. Nothing is said about Mr. Southern, the English minister, who, it will be remembered, had not been recognized in his official capacity by Rosas, through threated with all courteousness and kindness as a private indi- vidual. The favorable advices from the United States had caused a rise 1n the price of hides. In freight, little was doing, and a great number of vessels of- fering. Doubloons had fallen to $318 paper. Marine Affairs. Tue Prot Boat Wittiam J. Romer, ax tHe Innani- tants or Banxecat.—Much has been said, in days gone by, respecting the propensities of the residents of Barnegat; but certainly their conduct towards the crew of the pilot boat Wm. J. Romer, which was wrecked near that place, on the 28th ultimo, speaks for them a better fame. Mr. John Allen, keeper of the light-house at Barnegat, rendered every assistance in his power, and succeeded in getting the boat off. To him the pilots return their thanks. To Mr Charles Collins, ‘aloo, they return their thanks, for administe: ing to their comfort, and that without charge.. The also return thanks to ~-_ Balls, of the steamer Tele- graph; and to Messrs. Parks and Phillips, for their gratuitous kindness in towing the wreck to this city, where she is now refitting, and, in a short time, will be equal to new. They express their gratification in being able to say that they have never met with more honorable and humane people than those of Barngat. The following pilots were on the boat at the time of the disaster: Robert W. Johnson, Jacob Vosburg, Da- vid Cochran, James J. Wilkie, and James Conner. City Intelligence. Tue Cnourra.—The excitement.which, in the latter part of last week, seamed to have taken possession of the people, in consequence of the reporte d appearance of cholera’in the city, has entirely subsided, and few there are now who believe that it did exist at all. The report has, at least, had one good effect—it has caused Count ov Arrrais.—Brvoux 4 rutt Benon. Satun- pav.—The argument in the case of Cotheal, appellants, vs. Fitch, respondent, was reaumed and concluded. Case No, 26 on the calendar—John Peck, appellant, vs. David L, Sayre, respondent, This was a question of practice, im relation toa rehearsal at a general term of an order, granted at a xpecial term of the Supreme Court, when the order to be re-heard was granted on the Ist April, 1848. and the supplemental code took effect on the 12th April, 1848, Murray Hoffman, appeared as coun- sel for appellant, und Charles O'Conor, Esq. for re- spondent, ANNIVERSARY OF Buooxy Oarnan Asyium.— ‘The sixteenth anniversary of this worthy establishment was held on Thursday evening last, at the Brookiyn Institute. There were about 100 orphan children pre- sent, all appearing to enjoy the utmost worldly happi- ness, and Ube excreises. and proceedings were of the most interesting character. The report of ‘the finan- cos show a proper management of the affairs of the ‘Asylum, and much eredit is due to Mademoixellos Wake- field and Rey nor, the matron and teacher, for the praise worthy efforta which they have made to ensure the comfort of tho:e unfortunates under their care. Mone of tux Frosr Rare Cane. —Mr. Jacob Frost, who was exonerated last week by Justice Trgman Smith, on a charge of baying committed a rape upon Susannah Brutus, « servant in his employ, has in- stigated civil proceedings against Mr. John Andrews, of No, 165 Madison street, who acted as attornoy for Miss Brutus in the criminal examination, acousing him of being the instigator in her complaint, and laying damages for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, defamation of character, &c., at 10,000. Police Intelligenc: A Singular Case.—Yesterday afternoon @ singular and fatal affair occurred on the North River, in which the life of # boy. about thirteen years of age was lost. It appears from the facts, as fur as could be ascertained yesterday, that Thomas Buber, a boatman, situated at the foot of Morton street. hired out a small boat to two boys, with instructions given them that they would not be allowed to go far out in the river, but merely around the basin, near the dock; instead of which, the two boys rowed out into the centre of the river ’ Buber finding that they had violated his order, took another boat, and rowed after them and overtook them a little beyond the centre of the river. sHe called to them to return, which they refused to do. and on rowing up quite near, Buber took his oar, an made a strike at one of the boys, who, endeavoring to avoid the blow, upset the boat, Buber, at the same time missing his balance likewise, upset his own boat, and all three were precipitated into the river. The boy whom he struck at swam off towards some shad poles; but the other boy held on to the floating boat with Buber. Ono of the Hoboken ferry boats, being near at hand, picked up Buber and one 5 but the other, who swam towards the shad poles, disappeared, and was evidently drowned, as no tidings as yet have been heard of his body. Buber and the boy saved were brought from Hoboken in the ferry boat to the foet of Barclay street, when officer Caverly, of the third ward, took him into custody. The boy, instead of coming ashore at the landing of the pi ngers, remained on board the boat, and was conveyed back to Hoboken, at which place he escaped, and has not been seen since. It is supposed the boy became alarmed, fearful that he might be arrested. Mr. Buber was conveyed before Justice McGrath, who committed him to prison to await the result of a further investigation into the matter, Before Justice McGrath.—The police court yesterdas morning was filled with a yery large number of pri- soners, the effect of a vigilant night police. The num- ber in all mustered to near forty souls—some black, some yellow, and others white, about an equal mixture, Their general appearance, when brought into court and seated alongside of each other, exhibited a rich scene for a painter—the cemical looking phizes begrimed with blood; some with their eyes closed up entirely; others just able to glimmer with one, hile’ thee ‘odio eye was swollen up, showing evident signs of bad usage. The odor arising from thts motley group, was not (ofthe sweetest quality, more expecially from the colored ‘portion. The Justice took his seat on the bench; order was enforced by the policemen, and was obeyed, with the exception of an old woman, whose tongue was running all the time, much to the amusement of many of her associates, who rat near her. ‘The first prisoner was 0. stout looking Irishman, by the name of John Kane, who was brought in by the policeman, on the cbarge of his wife, whom she accused of attempting to take her life with a razor. Macistnate—Mrs, Kane, what charge dé you make against your husband ? ‘Wire.—Your honor, he abuses my place, and turns meo ut of doors; and he took out arazor last night, and wanted to take my life. Macistrate—Well, he did'nt do it; did he? Wire—No, he didn’t; but he wanted to doit. But the M. P. took him up, and took the razor from him. Macistnatx—How long have you been married? have 8 many who, before. were perfectly regardless of the con- dition of their premises, to have them thoroughly cleansed, thereby saving themselves the inconvenienee of having the corporation laborers to do it for them. One part of, and indeed the whole of the Points, has been, oris, ina state process of purification, which will add more to the health of that locality than any other thing possibly could. ‘ Comox Councit.—Both branches of the Common Council meet atthe usual hour this afternoon. The meetings will be of an interesting character, as it is supposed many removals and appointments will be made. Sivver Prater to Jacon Acxer.—The officers of the Penitentiary department, on Saturday last, presented to the keeper of this establishment a handsome silver pitcher and a pair of goblets, of chaste and beautiful workmanship, as a testimonial of their respect for him. The ceremonies of presentation were of quite an in- teresting character, and bore evidence of the great re- eg for their superior officer by those connected with im. Asrrct oF tHe City on tHe Sannati.—The city, yes- terday, certainly prerented as quiet and pleasant soenos as are common on the Sabbath day. But a short ume ago, Sunday was the day for general revelling, and it was no ordinary occurrence to see intoxicated men staggering and recling in every street, but now the character of the city seems to have undergone a change. But few are now to be seen. desecrating the Sabbath day, and the houses of worship were well filled. The sun rose, yesterday morning, in a cloudless sky, and pursued’ iis course, unobstructed to view, during the whole day. At the usual hour, the crowds which, dur- ing the week, flock every thoroughfare in the flurry of business pursuits, moved quietly towards the senctua- ry, were again heralded to the consolations of the gospel. ‘All men are not wholly given up to serious medita- tions of piety on the Sabbath, for many, while sitting under the sound of the voice of the minister of peace, formed their plans for the operations of the coming week, Such may be few, but some there are to a cer- tainty. As Sf, by some ‘pre-ordination, the Sabbath, above all other days, seems the one for funerals. Many Were yesterday borne to their last resting places, and among the rest, young McCormick, who fell on the night of the late fatal rlot. A large ‘concourse of ‘per- sons attended to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend, and all seemed grieved that one, #0 promising, should thus fill an untimely grave, The day was pleasant, and the first excursions were made to the country around. The night came on, and the air was somewhat cold, but was, withal, pleasant, and gavo promise of coutinuation’ of that pleasant weather which, for several days past, has smiled upon the city. Rarroaps ix Crtixs.—It is a matter in which all are agreed, that cities lying at the termini of railroads are greatly benefitted by them; but it has been con- ered a doubtful question whether the particular localities through which they pass are more benefitted or injured, Recent experience in New York, on the part of business men, has thoroughly settled that ques- tion, * Within a few years past, the occupants of stores in the Bowery have, from time to time, held meetings, with a view of taking up by force the railsiin front of their stores, the suggestion having been made to them from interested sources, that they were hurtful. These meetings were attended by large numbers of dealers, at which much animosity was shown against the policy of appropriating the streets to such purposes. A slight accident prevented the violent removal of the rails, and at last the owners of property deemed it best to delay action, under the confidence that they would be re- moved by law if found to be ‘injurious, Lately, on some intimations that the stage proprietors would band together to prevent any rails being laid within the city, and to remove such as were down, the occ pants Of stores in the Bowery were called on to express their opinion on the subject, and we have been shewn their certificate, in the folloging language :— We con- rider the Harlem Railroad. teneficial to business ia the Bowery,” signed by nearly every dealer in the street. ‘The trains, in thcir, progress through the street, stop to take up and let down passengers, at every svccessive corner, and thus the inhabitants of Westchester, Put- nam, and Dutchess become distributed throughout the street, to make their purchases, This is the in- evitable result from intreducing such an improvement; and not the end of the line alone, but the whole of any prinelpal street traversed by it, shares in the general enefit. This question is about to come up in our city, in its application to other streets, and the opposi- tion to the movement is very decided from stage pro- prietors and their friends, who expect to be successful over the general current of opinion of all business and active men in favor of the project. Narnow Eacare —As Mr. Hennell, of Franklin Square, waa getting on to one of the Yorkville stages on Friday evening, the herres started, which threw him directly under them, one of which commenced kicking at him violently; it was some timo before he could be extei ted from his perilous situation, but not before the stage had passed entirely over him without, however, the wheels touching him. Jt was found that both thighs, his right arm and head, were considerably injured, but no bones broken. ry attention was paid to him, ayda carriage being procured, he was brought to his dence, and is now fact recovering. Tuanne vo THe Steancen.—The young lady who, on Saturday afternoon, rerewed a littie child from being run over by an omnibus, at the corner of Canal und Hudson streots, is reqnesied to accept the thanks of the parents of the child. They regret that her haste in leaving the spot prevent any other modo of testify- ing thelr gratitude for her generous action and pre= sence of mind on the occasion. Yanxer Suntivan.—The Police Gazette, of this weck, says that— dn Monday lest. James, alias Yankee Sullivan, ro- ceived an unconditional remission from the Governor of all old matters that were pending against him.” ‘This ix an entire mistake No pardon or remission, conditional or unconditional has been granted to Sul- livan by the present Excoutive. We learn that app cation has been made to the Governor within a daye past for such pardon, but as no notice had been rerved on the District Attorney. or published. as re- quired by the recent act of the Legislature, the Go- vernor declined to entertain the application, @bany Journal, Moyii | Lue Stavien Hannret.—It is proper for us to say hat the eecount which w published the other day, nnd on beard th er, by the British ot win leo received w Yar) Herald diteetiy from Bt Helena. We recived Ves ieene secoUnL a8 We have slready ele fret; Int weeughi not to dy any G6 which did not. ne we believ 16 Chrontete without ercdiby= NV you any children? Wire—I have been lawfully married to him foreleven years, and have one child; and he is the lawful father, and that he knows well. I never wr him; an that he caneay, if he tells the blessed truth. But he gets drunk, and then knocks and bangs meabout. All 1 want is, Judge, that he is made to keep away from me. Iean keep myself. I don’t want to hurt him, ‘cause he’s the father of my child; God knows he is, ' Judge, it ho promises to keep away from me, I don't want b urted. Macistare—If I lock him up, you will come to- morrow and beg him off again. Wirr—Ob, Judge, I don't want to have him locked up, if he only keeps away from me. ‘Mactstrate—John, what do you do fora living? Joux—I work along shore; I does any work I can get todo; I didn’t take out the razor to kill her; I was ® going to shave myself and she ran and got an M. P. and said { wanted to kill her. Judge, I will promise to keep away from her, for she has got such a devil of a ongue that no man could live with h ‘The wife, on hearing this, turned towards her hus- band, and began to open her tongue battery, saying, “Oh, John! God forgive you for lying;”’ and continue in such # rapid strain, that the magistrate said, Stop that woman's tongue, officers, and put her out; I am sutisfied now how the case stands. ‘There, John, you can go; but keep away from your wife.” “Indeed I will,”’ said John, looking at the magistrate, laughing. ‘The wife then turned towards her husband, and said, “Good bye, John.” “The same to you,” said John, with a grin. The loafers laughed, and the Justice smiled as they both left the court room, apparently ratisfied with the decision of the court, ‘The next prisoners arraigned were two small boys, about 12 years of age, called Edward Crug and William Wheatly, who were caught on Saturday evening, by officer Filleman, in the act of stealing some pieces of ribbon. One of these boys was a very active, lively looking follow, with very red hair “his mo- ther having cut the same very close to his head, all but just in front, where she left enough to pull by. The stumps of this red hair stood up straight from the skull, exposing to view a goodly muster of certain little creatures, that delight to cengregate on juvenile heads of this description. ‘This boy, from the peculiar con- struction of his head, together with the peculiar style of hair cutting, drew considerable notice. The evi- dence being conclusive against them, the Justice committed them to prison for trial John Dinan was next called by the Justice, to answer a charge of burglary. This prisoner was quite a gen- teel looking young man, of 19. years of age, and the fon of a widowed mother residing at No. 91 James street, ‘The complainant, Richard Perry, testified be- fore the court, that the accused, about 4 o'clock, just before daylight that morning, got over the back fence in the rear of No, 90 James street, and forced open back bed room. window; and while he was lying in bed with his wife, the accused ified his pockets, of a pen-knifo, & silver h, silk hand- erchicf, and some other articles, valued, in all, at $10. The accused took off his boots, in order to move quictly about, However, he was discovered, and started off, making his escape into the street. Soon af- ter, officer Reader, of the 4th ward, found the prisoner in the street, pretending to be asleep. ‘This created the officer's suspicion, and resulted in his being taken to the station-house, By this time news was given to offl- cer Adams, who wag in possession of the boots, and sus- pecting the prisoner, bis person was searched, and the watch, penknife and other articles were found in hia possession, ‘The prisoner, finding the evidence of his guilt too strong against him, acknowledged the facts, and snid it was his first offence and, hoped it would be the last. ‘The clerk made out a commitment, and this foolish young man was consigned tothe Tombs, toawait his trial, Charles Romain, quite a decent looking young man, was called up. He was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the National Theatre. The prisoner said ho was from New Jersey, and hoped not to be guilty of the like again; therefore, the Justice, upon the promise of doing better in future, allowed him to go. Michael Williams, or more commonly known as des- erate Mike, Was next arraigned. ‘This prisoner exhi- ited acut head and bloody fuce; he was charged with violently assaulting a young woman by the name of Ellen Talbot. The prisoner was recognised as an old Five Point thief, He was committed to prison to an- swer the char, ‘A equad of negrocs, consisting of seven southern looking darkies, were brought up, and after a repri- mand from the magistrate, they were allowed to go. Several old rum then advised to sign the temperance pledge. and discharged. Assistant Captain Vanty, of the 6th ward, brought bee fore the Justice, Richard Donald and Jacob Forshay, whem the efficcr found in West Broadway, acting in = very disorderly man by the name of Daniel Jones, was etr y Donald, in- fiieting a bad cut. The magistrate, on hearing the case, held the accused parties to bail in the sum of $300 cach, to answer the charge, Sporting Intetligence Trortixc.—The famous trotting nags, Lady Suffolk, Lady Moscow, and Lady Sutton are announced to con- tend at the Union Course this afternoon, in mile heats, best three in five, in harness, Lady Moscow was the favorite last night, and probably will be until the scor- ing takes place, previous to the start, when probably things willehange. Lady Moscow is the only one of the trio that bas appeared in public this season. having made ax excellent race at Albany, in which she beat Rorsiter, cow, and Mag, ‘This fact gives her the crowd, who are using all efforla to “post their pile’? on her. Ledy Suffolk hus many backers who will never derert her, and justly so, for she has been the most auc- ceseful trotting nag that ever appeared on the Ameri. can turf. Depend on it, there will be many empty wal- lets, should the old grey mare be beaten this afternoon. Fainsinyp (Va.) Races, May 17.—Jeckey Club Race = mile heate—Lurse $260, C. & N. Green enter Free Taade, by Mercer, dam by Monmouth Eclipse ; 6 yrs old; 110 Ibs... ... 01 John Belcher enters Financier, by Boston, dam Ro- raliv Somers ; 6 yrs old ; 110 Ibs ideas # T. B, Williomson enters gr g No & an NOE by Jobn Blount, dam Grey Beett; 6 qrs old; 107 Ibs. .3 dis Tine: 8.5454 --6 6 Terxorarn To Fon Lavenwonru.--Mr. O'Ri- elly has in contemplation the construction of & tele- araph line through the vissourt valley to Fort Leaven- worth y. ‘The plans for construction have beg oomplo- gent will proceed, we learn, ina few days with a view of determining shall pass TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Alarming State of Things at New Orleans— The Misstssipp! Crevasse—Three Hundred Houses Flooded—Cholera, &c. &, de. Baurimone, May 20—10 P. M. ‘The southern mail has arrived, with dates from New Orleans to the 12th inst. The great crevasse above the city was still un- checked, The water was flowing out rapidty, and | thousands of acres of land wore overflowed, The crevasse was widening, and the water was gradually rising, The Picayune entertains the worst appre- hensions, and thinks the most serious calamities may be realized, ‘Thousands of workmen have been employed to close the crevasse, and have not been able to make any suc- cessful headway. The water in the swamps and in the Second Municipality is gradually rising. People are daily moving out, and abandoning their dwellings; eome were taking refugo in the second and third stories of their houses, using boats to go out and in. As before stated, White and Benton streets, with portions of Hercules, Dryades Market House, in the latter street, were entirely surrounded by the flood, and were only accessible by boats and horses, producing great distress among the inhabitants. ‘The north bank of the new canal was overflown, and the people of the 7th ward and Second Municipality were preparing to escape from their abodes. A consi- derable portidn of the Shell Road, near the half-way house, was submerged, and the water covering the street at the new basin warchouse, near to the head of the basin, About 300 houses were surrounded by water. At last accounts, some workmen, employed at the crevasse, were dying with cholera, The St. Louis Fire. Baxtimore, May 20—10 P. M. This being Sunday, the Wheeling Telegraph line is closed, and we cannot get a message by it from St. Louis for you, over it to-night. Purapeienta, May 20—10 P, M. Up to this hour, nothing further has reached us from St. Louis respecting the fire. As the Western lines, extending hence to St. Louts, via Cincinnati, are closed on Sundays, despatches from your correspondent could not come through to-day, Fire in Philadelphia, Puravenenia, May 20—9 P, M. ‘The hay packing establishment of W. F. Hughes, in Southwark, adjoining the back of Moyamensing road, below Christian street, together with four brick dwel- ling houses, was consumed by fire this evening. Tho bay press was insured in New York and Boston offices. Cholera in Norfolk. Baxtimone, May 20—10 P.M. Reports are in cireulation that the cholera has ap- peared in Norfolk, Va., and also in this city; but they are not credited. Later from Venezuela, Boston, May 20, 1849. The schooner Gwenemma arrived this morning from Porto Cabello, with dates to May 1. She brings news one day later from Venezuela, No- thing new had.transpired. Congress had to decide on the day of tho sailing ot the G., a8 to the acceptance of the resignation of President Monagas. Accident and Loss of Life. - Puiapeuruta, May 20, 1849. ‘A sail boat, containing nine young men, was capsized in the Delaware this evening. One of the party, a young Englishman, named John Hill, was drowned.— ‘The others hada very narrow escape. Markets. Boston, May 19, 1849. In flour and corn we have had no sales of note. Priees the same as reported. Molasses—500 bhds. of Cuba sweet sold at 19}¢ cents. Cotton—Sales of 300 bales A e Orleans were made at previous rates. The market is firm. Shipping Intelligence. So | pag May 20, 1849. Arrived—Barks Llewellen, Apalachicola; Bela Mobile; Benj Adams, Savannah; brigs G W Brinckerhoff, Matanzas; Poconocket, Havana; Andrew Bing, Cardenas; Caieb Curtis, Wilmington, NC; Leontine, Bueksville; A Almi- ra, Detroit; Amolia, do; Gen Marshall, sohrs Batahdin, Sucksonville; Malabar, Wilmington, NC; moce; Richmond, do; David Francis, Norfolk; Phebe Baxter, and Oneeo, Alexandria; Canary Phil, Roanoke; Louise La- con, and Abbott Lawrence, N York. Cieared—Ships Milton, Madras and Calcutta; Hannah Ed- dy, Liverpool; bark Maryland, Baltimore; brigs Hayward, ‘rovidence, Ralti- Curacoa; Antares, Havana; echrs Atlantic, Fredet okseure Day Webster, Albany; Montreal, Troy; Caroline, Isis, Wol- Le York. Arr bai Helen Maria, Baltimore; Philada; briga Sophia, Matan. Palm, Round Pond, Acorn St James, Brid, tte rfolk; A Ni erson, Red Ro’ Enchantress, Fredericksburg; Nidus, Bal- timore; Avenger, Mara Groton, Orson, New England, WP Corbet, Canton, Philada; Tigris, Troy; J ams and Horner, NYork. Brig John H Stephens, Hi son; from Bucksville, 86, for New York, wi Tumber, to Badger, Beck & Co, NYorky was 12th inst, lat 39 50, lon 74, Wm Henry, sprung a leak da} 101 @uortheast gale, a1 of water, took od Gap Hani fought them to this it crew and brow t; bark Helicon, of N York, for Canton, while boating down sterday, PM,’ in charge of Mr DColby, pilot, grounded on 'd Point, and got off at 5 o'clock, an Teturned to the city; will be placed in the dock at the N: Yard, forexamination, to-morrow. Arr bark Callao, A luchicola; brigs Wm Henry Matanzas; Confidence, do; Telos, Wilmington: ‘Washington, Phi- on, Curncoa, 28th ult; Gwenemma, Por- to Cabello; EA Stevens, Albany.” At Porto Cabello, Ist inst, schr Dorcas, for N¥ork, 4 day Serr-Murprr or Dr. Coouiper av tue Txo- Maston Prison.—News was received in this ci last night, of the death by poison, acleadmninistered of Dr. V. P. Coolidge, confined in the Thomaston State Prison for the murder of Edward Matthews. The circumstances, as reported to us by a passen- ger from the East this morning, were these: Cool- idge had plotted with a prisoner about to be releas- ed, the murder of Flint, who, it will be recollected, was a student with Coolidge at the time of the Matthews murder, and was a chief witness for go- vernment in the matter. The ist was, that the [ate after his release, should goto Bath, where e should call in Flint, under pretence of being sick; that he should pretend that his sickness was in the lower part of the body, and that while Flint was bending down, he should strike him in the back part of the neck with a piece of iron, in a spot par- ticularly pointed out by Coolidge, where such a blow would probably be instantly fatal, He was then to place near him a bottle of poison, and a forged letter, purporting to be a confession that he was the murderer of Matthews, instead of Goolidge. If this plot was successful, Coolidge would, as he supposed, be liberated. But fortunately, papers de- tailing the whole plot, in the handwriting of Cool- idge, were found by the Warden on the prisoner who was to act.so prominent a part in the tragedy, and who was to be paid a thousand dollars for the accomplishment of the murder. Coolidge, upon this discovery, was forthwith placed in close con- fincment, liiraieneere seeing that his foul pro- jecie were all foiled, he ended his career of crime by taking poison. Upon going to his cell yesterday morning, he was found extended upon the floor in an expiring state, and shortly after died.—Boston Traveller, May 18. Tue Trovpie in Easton, Pa.—The boatmen on the Lehigh Canal are still on a “strike,” and con- tinue their encampment in the Lehigh basin opposite this place. There has been, however, another breach in the Delaware division, neag the former one, #0 that there could not have much trade passed down it as yot. ‘The water is now let in again, but the boatmen refuse to let any loaded canal boats pass down out of the Le- high canal, nor aay empty ones to pass up, except by special ‘Wednesday of this week, the Sheri patted essrs. Whitacre & Co, of the Dur- am furnace, and another boat of Mr. Michler, and two for Mr. Housel, and met with some resi: ce at Hope's Lock, which heovercame and sent the boat onup. On the same evening, he attempted to pass down a boat for Messrs, Whitacre & Co., loaded with Beaver Mea- dow coal, but he was resisted and the boat taken from him and sent back. The Sheriff has arrested and put in prison throo of those active in rescuing the boat from him. From appearances, we should say that the Prooes are thinning off, although the boats aro still . §.—Since writing the above, wo understand that yesterday the sheriff made another ineffectal attempt to pass down the coal boat of Mosars. Whitacre & Co., and was successfully resisted by the boatmen in tho attempt to execute a writ of replevin for the coal, and that in the attempt the sheriff and some ef bis assiat- ants were struck and somewhat injured, The boatmen are wrong in stopping any boats that may wish to pss, and tho only apparent course for heriff, to whom th the peace of the county by his commission and writ of Assistance ts committed, t+ to eall out such a force as Will overawe opposition, effectually secure the ox tion of his procosa, and distinctly and clearly maintain the supremacy of the laws, which must rule and be obeyed. Several of those who restated the sheriff have been arrested and impriaoned, or recognised to answer, —-Easton Sentinel, May 18. Exorrment.—The Nonpareil says, that on the evening of the 7th inst., the daughter of Mr. Isaac D. Adking, a wealthy and highly respocted resident of Fulton eloped with a man named J. W, Fisher, She «not since been heard of, and her parents are almost stracted, not knowing what may be her fate. Wo learn that two or threo ‘members of the High street Baptict church acted conspicvous parts in this atfair, Whore houses the partivs bad been in the habit of mecting, and who leut their assistance in aecomplish- ing the match, and inducing the young lady to elope Fisher bad never mado kuown to her parents his in tentiona, or arked their consent to the marriage—the reasonafor which we can only conjecture, Some ex- citement and indignation appears toexist’ in certain circles, in consequence of this clopewment, with how much just cause we aro not ablo to state, ~ Cincinnati Inquirer, Mey V8 ee Movements of Individuals, Hon, W. B Wright aticetle; Florida; Capt. Geo tigh, Washington Boston. and Mr. Southan, Kio de terday at the Astor Louse ‘The Hon. W. Booth, of Meridex. Conn , is at the U. 8. Hotel, ‘The attorney General lft towa last evening ona vieit to Baltinwre, for a few days.—1 bititic exalted pr | sition in the civil govern Of Lhe worth are taid | aside snd tho late President mingling dally-with his fellow cititens in the streets of our be one of the sovereign peopty. is we man than. when in Washington burdened with the wogbt of bis vastresponstb lirics and sarrow ted with the throne who looked to him us the dispoaser of pa- toubt got, « bappier tronage and place. Mr Polk jonks tea yours youngee anded here six weeks ag The fire of his eye bad never been qu and he b the Clasticity of step a healt4ful com, ot whieh sekve firet arrival New Cass or Eng ‘We met, a few days since, an inte ‘ut farmer from the province of New brunswick. who was thea ov a tour of obsorva- tion, for the purpore of locating in our State. He t formed us that thousands of mechanics, laborers, fa mers, apd trad Hwere settling up their afferra the provinoee. sud stout starting for the United States inlly the agricultural and that two-thirds of them ortion, would settle in the Western Stn ‘Last yemt it was aid. on the floor of the House of Commons, th over 10,000 persons left the provinees, aud it 1s eat mated that 15,000 will leave this year, Every steamer that arrives al Boston, from St. Johna brings hundreds, ‘This immense emigration is caused Dy the policy pure sued by the mother country toward the colonies. im withdrawing the protection hitherto extended to them, The recent moditications in the tariff havo ‘struc death-blow to their export trade.— Detroit Free Pre From Port av Prince.—Accounts by letter have been received in this city to April No men- tion is mado in the letter of the dofeat of Sologue, and it was probubly unknown there, All was quiet ag, he date ot tho letter. ‘The following isan extract from a lutter dated April 21:—*Government are about investigating the frauds which have lately bren comm.tted down the const, under tho monopoly law, and we begin to have some hopes that they will not only correct them, but muify \w, 50 as to relieve commerce, Provisions are very We have not heard from the President aince he captured Azua, ‘The expedition must result in misfortuny, for he never can hold the Spanish part without the consont of the inhabitants; and this he never will get.""—Boston Traveller, Muy 19. NEWS FOR EUROPE. THE WEEKLY HERALD, The steamship Washington, Capt. Floyd, will leave this port this afternoon, for Southampton and Bremen. Her letter-bags will close at half past one o'clock. The Weckly Herald, printed in French and English, for circulation in Europe, will be ready at ten o'clock this morning. Its contents will embrace all the im- portant news of the week. ‘The Hibernia’s mails will close in this city to-morrow afternoon. An edition of the Weekly Herald will be published at noon on that day. Single copies, sixpence; annual subscription, $4, to include the postage. NEWS FOR CALIFORNIA, The steamship Crescent City, Capt. Stoddard, will leave this port on Wednesday, and the Falcon, Capt. Hartstein, on Saturday noxt for Chagros, The Weekly Herald will be veady on the morning of each day, in wrappers, for the Pacific mails, ‘Where do you Buy your Carpeting, Ot Cloths, Ruge, Shades, &c.? is the question aateee ove housekeeper. Economista and conn urs +hould, by means, go to the celebrated oh t establishment im the United States, No. 99 Bowery—HIRAM AN DERSON'S, Elogant carpoting, from 48. to Us. por yard; beautiful floor oil cloth, Su. 6s; imperial three-ply carpet, 8s. to 10s.- it. to the purchaser. Hats—Summer Style.—$Wm. Hatters, 156 Broadway, New York, 138 Chesnut street, Pi Iphia, will issue the Summer Fashion for Gentlemen's Hats, on Saturday next, the 19th inst. The Hat is maxufactured with the utmost care and attention from fhe Rocky Mountain Silver Beaver; it is of a bewut ful cology ight, airy andclecant, und possesses every requisite for © comfortaple and duratie Summor It “y Children’s Summer Hats and Caps.—Wm, UW, BEEBE & CO., Hatters, will opon on Tuesday next, the \Sth instant, three cnses of ‘French Goods, selected by’ Mr. Paris, expressly for our trado. Beebe, iu ‘Tho charaoter and duality of these goods are far superior to auything hitherse qflered, and wust bo seen in order to be appreciated. lie, particularly tho Ladies, aro respectfully invited t examine them, Aleo, a full agse Femont of Child y of style and trimming. °G. B. Clarke, 116 William strect, Tailor. Fine French Cloth Dress Coats, to moasure, $16 to $2 Cloth Sacks $5 to $10; Seusonable Conts of all sorts, from $& My taste, punctuality and cheapness are undisputed. T would like to have you fora customer. 1 think I can suit your head, back, sud pocket. Liquid Hair Dye, to color Hair or Whi kers the moment it is applied, without the least injury. It gonaiste of two liquids, free from wapleasant, odor, applied directly after each other, and can be washed immodiately, without disturbing the color. For sale, or applied, at Bateh= lor's Wig Factory, No. 4 Wall st. COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. MONEY MARKET. Sunday, May 20—6 P. M, There is nothing new in the stock market. The closing prices, yesterday, compare vory favorably with those of the previous week, and the transactions at the second board indicate greater activity during the pre- rent week, We do not sec what can prevent specula- tive movement in fancy stocks, if the present abun- dance of money continues. Capital actually gocs a beg- ging in Wall street, and loans are casily obtained at five and six per cont. We haye known several instances during the past week, where partics having money to lend were compelled to purchase government securities, without being able to make loans upon any better terms. The shipments of specie from this port from the lat of January tothe 1th of May, 1849, both inclusive, were $587,830. The receipts at the office of the Assistant Treasurer of this port, yesterday, amounted to $37,021; pay- ments, $68,073 67 ; advices; $18,000. Balance on hand, $2,107,820 91. ‘The value of merchandise imported into this district, excepting that sent to the warehouse, and the amount of duties received during the wevk ending on the 18th instant, in each of the four years, was 26 annexed :— Comairncr oF 1m Port or New Youk— Weeary Iavonrs. Free goods. Dutiable co ‘Total m: Specie, $1,004.9 63,3A0 Totals... + $1,205,544 $1,508, 30 $14383,973 $1,304" ‘The weekly imports have become reduced toa pretty low point, but they are still large compared with our exports. The yatue of dry goods imported and entered for con- sumption, also of dry goods entered for warehousing, and the value of those withdrawn from warehouse, during the week ending on the 17th instant, is as fol- lows :— $1,226,151 i 1eNTS IN ForriGN Dav Goons. Ente red for Withdrawn Warchousiug, from Warehowse. $12,725 17,510 bi 17,788, 26,975 6,066 Lae Base ‘wT Total Ps $63,114 n70 The Howard Insurance Company of this city low $10,000 by the fire in St. Louls. The annexed statement exhibits the quotations im this market for the principal speculative stocks fee each day of the past week, and at the close of the week previous, Prices have not varied much, but closed you terday better than they were a day or two provious, VOTATIONS FOR THe PRINvIFAL 8 @ we Foyt notral, St00KS 1 THR ‘at. Mon, Lue. Wed, The. Pri dW 110 110ig HOSE tts tis 13 11g 113% 13% ue 108 9% Vo lus tsi ‘= mK Be BAK 6 © » * ae oe ws fh Bq 2s ay ba Wh = Canton ¢ 5. F anton Co 6 Morns Canal oem North Awer. ~~ Gf A comparieon of prices current yosteréay, with those fuling at tho close of the previous wook, cxhibitaan im- provement, in Treasury notes of Fcent ; United States 6's 1808, 1; Pemnsylvant Erie Railroad, new, 4} Harlem. 7% ; Mohawk, 5; Furmors’ Loum, $j Canton Company, Yj and » a in Roading Rail- road of % per cont; Long Island, Trost. 4% The annexed statement exhibits the movement im the leading dopartment of each bank in this State, om the 24th of Fcbruary, 1849, according to returns re vebed Mt the idioe of the Comptroller, dlatingwichlng 4; North Ameriosn