The New York Herald Newspaper, June 19, 1849, Page 1

© TWO CENTS. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH or JAMES KNOX POLK, Late President of the United States. james Knox Polk, says the Statesman’s Manual,was the elevent mat of the United States, was the oldest of ter: children, and was born on the second of Novem- ber, 1796, in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, His ancestors, whose original name, iaoek ban. by obvious transition, assumed its present form, emigrated in the early part of the eighteenth century, from Ireland. ‘The family traces their descent from Robert Polk. who ‘was born and married in ireland; his wife, Magdalen | Turker, was the heiress of Mowning Hill They had six.sons and two daughters; Robert Polk, the progeni- tor of James Knox Polk, was thy fifth son; he married iss Guillet, and removed to America. Ezekiel Polk, the grandfather of James K. Polk, was one of his sons. The Polk family settled in Somerset county, on the eastern shore of Maryland, where some of their de- seendants still sojourn, Being the only democrats of ‘ote in that county, they wure called the democratic fa- mily. The branch of the family from whiot the Presi- dent is descended, removed to the neighborhood of Carlisle, in Pennsylvania, and thence to the western frontier of North Carolina, sometime before the com- mevoement of the revolutionary war. Some of the Polk fumily were honorably distinguished in that event- ful struggle. On the 20th of May, 1775, comsequently more than twelve months anterior to the eration of independence of the 4th of July, 1776, the assembled inhabitants of Meeklenburg county publicly absolved thi “selves from their allegiance to the British crown, ud issued a formal manifesto of independence, in terms of manly eloquence, similar to some of the ex- pressions in the declaration of the American Con- Le adopted more than a year afterward Colonel hhomas Folk, the prime mover in this act of noble daring, and one of the signers of this first declaration ot independence, was the great uncie of the President; and the family is also connected with the Alexanders, cxairnman and secretary of the meeting which adopted the declaration, as well as with Dr. Ephraim Brevard, the enthor of the deolaration itself. The father of James K. Polk was a farmer of unas- suming pretensiops, but enterprising character. Thrown upon his own resources in carly Life, he became the architeet yf bis own fortunes. He waa a warm supporter of Mr Jefferson, and through life a firm aud =e democrat. In the autumn of 180d he r moved, with his family of ten children, from the hom stead in North ( lina, to Tennessee, where he wa ‘oue of the pioneers of tho fertile valley of Duck river, ranch of the Cumberland, then a wilderness, but mow thenost flouriching and populous portion of the Bate. Jn this region the subject of this sketch resided until his election to the presidency. so that he may be said, literally, to haye grown with its growth, and strengthened with its strength. Of course, in the in- fancy of its settlement, the opportunities for instruc- tion could not be great. Notwithstanding this disad- vantuge and the still more formidable one of a painful affection from which, after years of suffering, he was finnlly relieved by # surgical operation—he acquired the elements of a good English education. Appre- bending that his constitution had been too much im- paired to permit the confinement of study, his father determined, much, however, against the will of the son, to make him a commercial mun; and, with this view, placed him with a merchant. He remained a few weeks in a situation adverse to his wishes, and incompatible with his taste. Finally, his carnest appeals succceded in overcoming the re- sistance of his father, and in July, 1813, he was placed, first under the care of the Rev. Doctor Henderson, ‘avd subsequently at the academy of Murfreesborough, ‘Tennessee, then under the direction of Mr. Samuel P. Brack, justly celebrated in that region as sical teacher. Inthe autumn of 1515 he entered the uni- versity of North Carolina, having, in less than two years and a half, thoroughly prepared himself te com- ence his collegiate course, beiug then in the twen- tieth year of his ago. ‘bir. Polk's career at the university was distinguished. At each semi-annual examination he bore sway the firet honor, and finally graduated in 1818. with the highest distinction of his class, and with the reputa- tion cf being the first seholar in both the mathematics and classics. Of the former science he was passion- ately fond, though equally distinguished as a linguist. His course at college was marked by the same assiduity Sud studious application which have since distin- uished him. His ambition to excel was equalled by Hp perseverance alone ; in mar of which, it is said that he never missed @ recitation, nor omitted the punctilious performance of any duty. Habits of close ‘application at college are apt to be despised by those 0 pride themselves on brilliaucy of mind, as if they ‘were incompatible. This is @ melancholy mistake. Genius has ever been defined the faculty of appro- ciation, The latter yt least, something better, aud more available. So carefully bas Mr. Polk avoided the pedantry of classical display, which is the fulze taste of our day and country, as almost to hide the acquisitions whieh distin, ished bis early career. His preference foc the useful and subste: indicated by his youu ful passion for the mathematics, hus made him select a style of elocution which would perhaps be deemed too plain by the admirers of flashy deciacaation. From the university he returned to Tennessee, with heaith impaired by application, and in the beginning of the year 1819, commenced the study of the law (that profession which bas furnished nine of the eleven Pre- sidents of the &n! States.) in the office of the la Felix Grundy, for many years a representative soxator of ‘Yennessee in Con; ; under whose ices he waeadmitted to the bar, at the close of 1820. Ee commana tie professional carver in the county of Maury, with creed advantages, derived from the con- neetion of his fumily wich its varly settlement. His warmest friends were th arers of his father’s early Pprivations and difficulties, and the associates of his own youth. But his success was due to his personal qualities still more than to extrinsic advantages. A republican in babite as well as in principles, depending for the maintenance of his dignity upon the esteem of others, and not upon his own axsumption, his manners general good will. Tbe coniidence of justified by the result. His thorough cal education, his accurate knowledge of tne Jaw, his readiness and resources in debate, his an- ‘wearied application to business, secured him, at once, full employment, and in less than a year he was already & leading practitioner. Mr, Polk continued to devote some years exclasively to the prosecution of his profession, with a progressive augmentation ef reputation, and the more solid re- ‘wards by which it is accompan’ In 1823, he entered upon the stormy eareer of politics, being chosen to re- present his county in the State Legislature, by a heavy Majority over the former incumbent, but not without formidable opposition. He was for two suceessi: ears a member of that body; where his ability in de- te, and talent for buriness, at once gave him repute- tion’ ‘The early personal and political friend of Gene- ral Jackson, he-was ene of those whe, in the session of 1833-24, called that distinguished man from his retire- ment. electing him to the Senate of the United States. in August, 1825, being then in hia thirtieth year, Mr. Polk was chosen 40 represent his district in Congress, and took bis seat.in the natioual councils in December following He brought with him those fundamental principles to which he has adhered through all the mu- Autions of party. From his early youth he was a de- mocratic republican of the strictest sect. He has ever regarded the constitution of the United States as an instrument of specific.and limited powers, and he was found in opposition to every measure that aimed to consolidate federal power, or to detract from the digni- ty and legitimate functions of the State governments. He signalized his hostility to the doctrines of those who held to @ more liberal construction of the cons tution, in all their modes. He always refused his sent to the appropriation of money by the federal go- vernment for what he deemed the unconstitutional purpore of ccnstructing works of internal improve. ment within the States. He took ground early against the eonstitutionslity as well as expediency of a na- tional bank; and in August, 1829, consequently reveral months before the appearance of Gencral Jackson's firet mersage, announced then his opinions in « pub- lished letter to his constituents, He has ever been op- ored to @ tariff for protection, and was, at all times, e strenuous advecate of w reduction of the revenue to the economical wants of the government. Enter- these opini nd entering Congress, as he did, at the first session after the election of Joha Quin- ey Adams to the Presidency, he promptly took his stend against the doctrines developed in the message ef that Chief Magistrate, and was, during the eon- tinuance of his inistration, resolutely opposed to »\ts leading measures, ‘When Mr. Polk entered Congress, he was, with one or two exceptions, the junior member of thnt body. | His first epeceh was in favor of # proposition to amend | onstitution in such manner as to prevent the devoly- ‘This speech at onee tion by the force of its veasouing, the copiousness of ite reavarch, and the spirit of indig- nation, with reference to the then recent election by Congress, by which it was animated. At the same ses: sion the subject of the Panama mission was brought J before Congress, and the project was opposed by Mr. / Polk, who strenuously protested against the doctrine of | the friends of the administration, that as the President and Seuate are the treaty-making power. the Hou-e of Representatives cannot deliberate upon, nor refuse the appropriations necestary to carry them junto effves. ‘The views of Mr. Polk ho embodied in a rerivs of reso- lutions, which reproduced, in a tangible wap, the doctrines,.on this question, of the repubiioan party of 1798. ‘The first of these resolutions deetar at it Je the constitutional right snd duty of the House of Representatives, when called upon for appropriations to defray the expepses of forcign missions, to delibe- rate on the expedieucy of such missions, and to deter. mine andact thereos. asin their judgment inay seem most conducive to the public god.” From this timo Mr, Pwlk's history became insepara- bly interwoven with that of the Howse. He was roe , an continued to oppose the adminivtration of Mr. A { moti its termination, and during the whole period of Gen Jack-on's terme he was one cf its i eiap pon dat times, and on certain questions of paraaount ite chief reliance, iu Decemb tr, i327, Mr placed on the committee of fureiga allairr, aad sometime aiter. as chal 4a of & Keieot COMM tide, be mado # report on the surplus revenue, devylug the evustitute pal power of gress to eolicet Low the , people for divtrivution, Jus beyond the waute of Phe government. ining that the revenue ke qaigencies of the public ser- vice. In 1830, he defended the act of General Jackson in placing his veto on the Maysville road bill, and thus ehecking the system of internal improvement by the eneral government, which had been entered upon by ‘congress. Tn December, 1882, Mr. Polk was transferred to the committee of waysand means, and at that session pro- sented the report of the minority of that committee, with regard to certain charges against the United States Bank; this minority report presenting conclu- sions utterly adverse to the institution which been the subject of inquiry. ‘The course of Mr. Polk arrayed against him the friends of the bank, and they held a meeting at Nash. ville to denounce his report. His re-election to Con- gress wee opposed; but, after a violent contest, Mr. ‘olk was re-elected by @ majority of more than three thousand. In September, 1633, President Jackson de- termined upon the removal of the public deposits from the Bank of the United States. This measure, which caused great oxcitement throughout the count: carried into effect in October following; and at the subse. quent session of Congrsss it was the loading subject o: discussion In the Senate, the President was censured for the measure; but he was sustained in the House of Re- persentatives. On this occasion, Mr. Polk. a8 chairman of the committee of ways and means, vindicated the Pre- sident’s measure, and by his coolness, promptitude, and skill, carried through the resolutions of the committee relating tothe bank and the deposites, and sustaining the administration, after which the cause of the bank was abandoned in Congress. Towards the close of the memorable session of 1834. Mr, Speaker Stevenson resigned the chai ell as his inthe house. The majority of the democratic party preferred Mr. Polk us his successor, but in consequence Of @ division in its ranks, the opposition united with the democratic friends of Jobn Bell, of Tennesseo, and thereby succeeded in electing that gentleman, then o professed friend, but since a decided opponent, of th: President and his measures. Mr. Polk’s defeat produc- edno change in his course. He remained faithful to his Party and assiduous in the performance of his arduous uties. In December, 1835, Mr. Polk was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, aud again chosen to that station in 1837. at the extra session held in the first year of Mr. Van Buven’s admiuiatration, ‘Ihe duties of Speaker were discharged by him during five sessions, with ability, at a time when party feelings ran high in the house, and in the beginning unusual diflculties were thrown in his way by the animosity of his political opponents During the first session in which he pre- sided, more appeals were taken from his decision than had occurred in the whole period since the origin of the government; but he was uniformly sustained by the house, including many of his political adversarivs. Notwithstanding the violence with which he bad been arsailed, Congress passed, at the close of the session, in March, 1827, a unanimous vote of thanks to its presid- ing officer, from whom it separated with the kindest feelings, In the twenty-fifth Congress, over which he presided as Speaker at three sessions, commencing in September, 1837, and ending in March, 1839, parties were more nearly balanced (Mr. Polk’s majority as Speaker being only eight),and theimost exciting ques- tions were agitated during the wholw period. At the close of the term, Mr. Elmore, of South Carolina, moved “that the thanks of the house be presented to the Hon. James K. Polk, for the able, impartial, and digai- fied manner in which he bas presided over its delibera- tions, and performed the arduous and important duties of the chair.” On this resolution, » long and excited debate arcre, which was termivated by the previous question, when the resolution was adopted by 94 in the affirmative, to 67 in the negative; but few of the mem- bers of the opposition concurred {a the yote of approval. The Speaker, infadjourning the house, made a reply of more than ordinary length, and showing, on his part, deep feeling. Among other remarks, he said— * When I look back to the period when I first took my seat in this houre, and then look around me for those who were at that time my associates here, I find but few, very few, remaining. But five members who were here with me fourteen years ago, continue to be members of this body. My service here has been constant and laborious, erhaps say what but few others, if any, can, that I hi t fuiled'to attend the daily sittings of this house a single day since | have been a member of it, save on a single occasion, when pre- yented for # short time by indisposition. In my inter- course with the members of this body. when I occupied & place upon the floor, though occasionally engagod in debates upon interesting puolic questions. and of an exciting character, it isa eource of unmingled gratifica- tion to me to reear to the fact, that on no oceasion was there the slightest personal or unpleasant collision with any of Its members. Maintaining, and at all times ex- preming, wy own opinions firmly, the same right was fully conceded to others, For four years past, the sta- tion I have occupied, and a sense of propriety, in the divided and unusually excited state of public opinion and feeling, which hax existed both in this house and the country, have precluded me from participating in your debater, Other duties were assigned me. “ The high office of Speaker, to whichlit hagbcen twies the pleasure of this house to elevate me, has been at all {ines one of lubor and high responsibility, It has been made my duty to decide more questions of parliamentary law and order, many of them of # complex and diffleult character, arising Often in the midst of high excite- ment, in the ceurse of our proceedings, than had been decided, it is believed, by all my predeeessors, from the founaation of the government. This house has uni- tormly sustained me, without distinction of the politi- cal parties of which it has been composed. 1 return them my thanks for their constant support In the dis- charge ef the duties I have had to perform. “But, gentlemen, my acknowledgments are espe- cially due to the majority of this house, for the high flattering evidence they have given me of thelr ap- probation of my conduct as the presiding officer of the house, by the resolution you have been pleased to pass, I regard it as of infinitely more value than if it had beeu the common, matter-of-conrse, and eustomazy re- solution which, in the courtesy usually prevailing be- tween the presiding officer aud the members of any do- Liberative aesewbly, is always passed, at the closejof their deliberations, I regard thix as the highest aud most valued testimonial | have ever received from this house, because | know that the circumstances under which it has paseed, buve mude it matter of substance and not of mere form. 1 shall bear it in grateful remembrance to the latest hour of my life. “1 trust this high office may in future times be filled. as doubtlers it will be, by abler men. It eannot. { know, be tiled by any one who will devote himself with more geal und untiring industry to do his whole duty, than | have done.” Few public men have pursued @ firmer or more consietent course than Mr. Polk, in adhering to the demoeratie party, in every vieissitude, In 1si5, when ull of bis colleagues’ of the ‘Tennessee delegation, in the House ot Representatives, deter- mined to support Judge White, of that State, as the succervor to General Jackson, for the Presidency, he incurred the hazard of losivg his popularity through- out the Stafe, by avowing his unalterable purpose not to separate from the great body of the democratic party, in the Presidential election. He, therefore, be- cume identified with the friends of Mr. Van Buren, in Tennessee, in 1836, when Judge White reevived the of that State by popular majority of over nine thovrand, Alter a service of fourteen years in Congress, Mr. Polk, in 1829, deelined a re-election fram the district which had £0 long sustained him. He was then taken up by the friends of the administration in Tennvssee, as @ candidate for Governor, to oppose Newton Can- non, who was then Governor of the State, and rupport- ed by the whig party for re-election. Aftor an ani- mated canvass, during which Mr Pol visited the different counties of that extensive Stato, and addressed the poeple on the political topics of the day. the election took place in August, 1839, and resulted in a majority for Mr, Polk, of more than 2,600 over Governor Can- non, At the ensuing session of the Legisiatare, vernor Polk was nominated by that body, for Vice Pru- sident of the United States, to be placed ou the ticket with Mr. Van Bure: He was afterwards nominated for the same offiee in other States, but at the election ot 1840 he received one elestoral vote only for Vice-President, whieh was given by one of the electors in Virginia. Having serv Governor of Tennessee for the con- stitutional term of two years, Mr. Pulk was @ candidate for a re-eleetion in August, 1841, His prospect was Unpromising, as the State in 1840 showed # whig majo- rity of 12.000 at the presidential election. The result was the defeat of Mr. Polk, and the election of Jaines C, Jones, the whig candidate, as Governor, by a majority of 3.224 Mr. Polk, therefore, retired from public life, at the expiration of his executive term. ‘wo years after, in 1843, he was again a eandidate for the exveu- tive chair, in opposition to Governor Jones, but he was the second time defeated, and the whig candidate re- electod, by a majority of 8 833. From October, 1841, until his elevation to the bigh- ert office in the Union, Mr. Polk remained in private life, not, however, an inert spectator of the wild and troubied drama cf polities, Happy in the confidence of bis immediate neighbors, and his numerous political friends throughout the State, in the affections of a charming family, and in the ardent friendship of An- drew Juckton, he bad determined to withdraw himself from the anxieties and labors of public life, Bat the voice of the democracy of Tenneneee forbade the grati- fication of bis wishes; an we have seen, he was repented- ly summoned to stand forward as ite representative for Governor of the State, and he yielded to the summons, whatever might have been the prospects of success. Mr. Folk did not conceal his opinions on politieal subjects when called upon by hia fellow-eltizens £0. ex- prove them, ‘Those who diftered from him had no dif_l- colty in ascertaining the fect of the difference, A prot of this was foond in the elreumstanee whieh de Yeloped his opinions on the subject of fexas The citinens of Cincinnati had, early in 1844, expressed their tettled opposition” to the annexation of that republic to the United States, and invited him to an- nounee Lis concurrence in their judgment. In bis re- ply, he paid : t Texas be re-aunexed, and the antho- rity and laws of the United States bo cssablished and maintained within her limits. as also in the Oregon territory, and let the fixed policy of our government be, vot to permit Great Britain to planta volony oF hola deminion over any portion of the people or terri- tory of either, There are my opinions; and, without deeming it eevary to extend this letver, by assiga- ing the many reasons which intlaence me ia the con- clusions to whieh Leowe, ( regret wo be compelled to difler so widely from the views exproaed by yourselves, and the meeting of eitizens of Ciueiunau, whom you represent.” On the 20th of May, 1844, Mr. Polk reeesived the no- mination of the Demveratie National Convention, aa- se mbled at Baltimore, tor 'resident of the U uited States To this bigh cihee he was elected ia the fall of the same year. by the people of the United States. aud his majority over bir Clay, the whig candidate, wa ex- preseed tltrough the electoral cotivges, iy Dveember 1844, was 65. The votes of the presidential eleetors were—fer James K. Polk, 170; for Hen oe 105 ¢ M. Dallas was elected Vice President by the waajority, over Theodore Frelinghuysen. The were counted in the House of Representatives, on the 10th of February, 1845. The President elect having repaired to the seat of government, informed t joint cemmittee of Congress, who waited on him, that, “in signifying his acceptance of the office to which he had been chosen by the people. be expressed his deep sense of gratitude to them for the confidence whieh they had repored in him, and requested the com- mittee to convey to their respective houses of Congress assurances that, in executing the responsible duties which would devolve upon him, it would be his anxious desire to maintain the honor and promote the welfare of the country.”’ In person, President Polk was of middle stature, with same voter full angular brow, and @ quick. penetrating eye. The expression of bia-countenance was grave but itsserious cast was often relieved by a peculiarly pleasant smile, indicative of the amenity of his disposition, His pri- vate life, which had ever been upright and pure, x0. cured to’ him the esteem and friendship of all who had the advantage of his acquaintance le married a lady of Tennessee, who is a member of the presby- terlan church, and well qualified, by her virtucs and accomplishments, equally to adora the circles of pri- vate life, or the station to which sho had been called. They bad no children Our Southern Correspondenee. Cuarzeston, 8. C., June 13, 1819. Trip to Charleston—Observations En Route—Ser- mon at Sea, §c. §c. The steamship Northerner came through from New Yerk to Charleston on her last trip, in pre- cisely 58 hours—dock to dock. We left New York at 5 P. M. on the 9th. Your friend, the amiable South street merchant, Mr. T., was down at the pier when we started, and very kindly gave me an introduction to Captain Budd, whom I found a moat companionable person during the trip, and he is a man who perfectly understands the duties of his profession. I suppose that you don’t wish, or expect me to go into all the details in the progress of my pro- posed voyaging—yet I shull occasionally do so, particularly when I have nothing to communi- cate respecting the great object of my mission, which T assure you will not be lost sight of fora moment, As a@ general rule, in my correspon- denee with the Herald, while my roving commis- sion lasts, I shall endeavor to portray things in the most easy and simple manner, and as they strike me. As you are aware, the Southern country is a lund | really know nothing about, except from hearsay; but in this respect, I don’t fancy I am much behind nine-tenths of my Northern brethren, the mass of whom are profoundly ignorant of the reel estate of matters in the slave States. What I see, if itisa new feature to me, I shall write you about, and speuk of Southera folke, crops, com- merce, slaves, manufacturers, conventions, &c. &c., as I find them, and relate facta, without any comment. en said cae aval, as a sort of reparatory to my letters, I will go back to m: man from New York. | :. The Northerner had very few passengers out. The tide of travel at this season of the year runs the other way, alchongh the cholera in your city will materially affect that. We had twenty-five passengers to Charleston—among them, a couple of very interesting young ladies, who were returning home in the South from a New York boarding school, where they had been to finish their educu- tion. This is a common thing, and all very well, no doubt; but I question seriously whether it would continue practised if the South had ever lived in the vicmity of a ‘* New York fashionable female boarding echool.” 1 have; and I must ex- ress my opinion, frankly, that I think riding orses, fiehing, sailing, shooting rattlesnakes, jumping fences, swimming creeks, and a few otxer amusing resources of the South, are far better cal- culated to promote the future domestic happiness of Southern beauties and belles, by developing their physical proportions, und maki them hearty wives and healthy mothers, shatiatie edu- cation they wall get at any Northern female board- ing scheel, where they are sure to learn English, French, Italian music, Dutch waltzes, and a vari- ety of pretty tricks, which are only to be acquired by associating intimately under the same root with foreign teachers and knowing New. York girls. If planters talk with me on this inte- resting topic, 1 shall explain to them my ideas more fully. Girls should be kept at home. ‘They never improve in an outside atmosphere. We had a very pleasant run after we left Sandy Hook; there was just sea enough on to give a epe- men to the “verdant” passengers, who keptto their staterooms; and the first night out L speat walking the deck, conversing with the captain on subjects appertaining to his profession and to mine. The captain spoke learnedly in regard to hght-houses. He is evidently “down” on the whole arrange- ment, and he expressed his private opinion to me, that cur Amercan light-honse system was a humbug and a delusion, and carrizd out on the emallest kind of national way that existed in the world. Ie added, that, as an American navigator, he would vote for blowing out every light on the coast of America, from Mame to Texaa; and nota doubt seemed to exist in his mind that hundreds of vereels and valuable lives would be saved annually by the experiment. There is no doubt about it. Our cexst lights are of little account; unless a navi- Ree is very careful, he is liable to be deceived by ights on other vessels or in houses ashore. I saw several lights as we came along by Hatteras, Ro- maine, Charleston, é&c.; and it is impossible to dietinguich them from each other, or from the Lights on other ships; unless you know positively where you are, from other eources, the light-house is an embarrasement to navigators. What a con- test with the light-houses in Great Britain! Oa all her coasts you are sure to eee the light-houses; und when you once catch sight of one, you have cnly to refer toa book for description, and you know what lighthosue is before you, as if its name were blazing in letters of fire. So it ought to be in the United States; but 60 it aint. The next day after our departure was the Sab- bath, wnd in the mornmg we had a very excellent extcmipore sermon, from a very intelligent cler- gyman of the Presbyterian Church, who is tlationed in Georgia. Our congregation met in the after cabin. It was emall, bat extremely relect, consisting of Captain Budd, a pleasant id gentleman from Georgia, a connection of ‘cenes in Georgia,” the minister and my- eelf. ‘The sermon wns preached trom the text, “Seek ye firet the kingdom. of God, and his righteousnees, and ail these things e'sall be added unto you.” | The moment he got fairly under way, and I perceived that his style and language were a touch above ordinary shore preaching, I was anxious to get out my note book, (prepared for the Mesnphis Convention,) and take the sermon entire for the Herald. lt would have been a novelty, but I did not do it, being afraid of searing our minister from his text. It wasan excellent discourse, an suited my case, for in “all these things’ ian sadly deficient, and am anxious to get them.— There is more in that text than f had pre- viously discovered. ‘There are an_ immense number of very rich people in New York who be- long to the church. As a philosopher, I would ask were they rich when they joined? No! ‘They were as poor as church mice. I know myself eeveral Wall street ducks who had not a mag, and who have hed all theee things added to_them long ago, and who are now frieh nabobs—fashionable people who live in plucea, and are directors in all the christian and benevolent, institutions about town. , The text accounts for it satisfactorily; but in these reepectiv 8, the righteousness part of the arrangement is a matter that will be more pro- perly appreciated when these rich Christians reach the Kingdom of Ie: which will probably be at a very indefinite period of time ahead. ‘Our nrinieter finished his sermon, gave out a hymn, and asked me to lead it; bat as Ihave had no practice in singing tince | mi ft off teaching Sunday school, i declined; so did the captain, it lyin his line; and the Georgia gen- Ueman was equally modest; coneequently we fi edin the reading of the hymn, not being abl le 1 yeurs ago, . to roiee a wing on it, which answered perhaps equally well under the cireumstancer, though not as or- thodox as it should have been. A sermon on a Sunday at ¢ea is what luncheon at I o’elock is on week duysut sea, both help to pass away the time pleasantly, and is a relief to the terrible monotony of even # short rea voyage. Itts a wonder to me why people who have nothing to do, and have get loose change, don’t take a trip ina tteamer to Charleston. Itis a delightful wip to moke, only ceeupies days, costs only sixty dollurs; and they could, ever after, talk of life on the ocean, and speek scientifically of steamships, machinery, and foreign parte, ‘1 rhe Northerner ia \ mognificent sea-boat, and sits as gracefully as a duck vpon the billows. There is nothing in the way ef comfort and convenience that you can’t geton beard of her, and the captain is a captain. Lier owners eeem to have spared no pains or money to make the Northerner a safe and pleasant sea steamer for parsengers. For my part, 1 would eoorer cross the AUuntic ocean in her, than I would mn any of the crack Lnglishsteamers. We crossed the famous Chasleston bar abapidy'ght, Itig. iw miles from the town, an ugly spot, and will be a bar to Charleston ever being the resort of steamers that draw more water than the Northemer. At daybreak on Tuesday morning I walked on shore from the boat, and, carpet-bag in hand, pro- ceeded to the magnificent building known as the “Charleston Hotel.” Yours, &e. ComissionER. Brookiyn City Inte! NCOs City Court, June, 18.—This Court met yesterday, and not having any business ready, discharged the jury until Thureday, Pouicr Count, June 18.—Before Judge King.—Three little colored girls. aged respectively 6, 4, and 2 years, were brought before this Court, charged by Mayor Copland with being vagrants. It appeared from the facts elicited that these innocents had shamefully been abandoned by their mother, and left to sta: upon the highway. They were sent to the poorhouse, where they will be properly cared for. Count or Over any Teaminer, June 18.—Before Judge Morse, Justices Hughes and Wright.—Three little boys. named Richard Meadows, Robert Thomp- son. and William Thompson, were arraigned on an in- dietment charging them with burglary in the third degree. The Court, after some feeling and affecting remerks, suspended sentence, on account of their outh. The father of one of them was in court, and ad lately arrived from Europe, only to learn of his severe family affliction in the crime of his sou. He was much affected by the remarks of Judge Morse. and many sympathizers likewise, ‘The children left court in charge of their friends. Grand Larceny.—Peter Smith was placed upon trial for a grand larceny, in stealing @ boat, valued at $30, from a Mr. John V. Bergen. The evidence being pretty conclusive, the jury found the accused guilty. Church Robbery.—John Edmonds, James Collins, and John Brown, were placed upon trial, on the charge of burglary, in having entered Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, and taken therefrom property to the value of about $600. The evidence went to show that the pri- soner went into the house of a Mrs. Taggart. in Orange street, with a bundle, and accidentally left there a fan, ho frequented nd the one she had left in the church the day previous to the robbery. The pri- roners are very intelligent, and seemed to be old offen- ders, A large number of witnesses were examined, who clearly fixed the guilt on the accused. The jury found the prisoners guilty, and the Court sentenoed thi m to three years’ imprisonment in the State prison, Peter Smith, convicted of a grand larceny, was sen- tenced to two years’ imprisonment in the State prison. Common Counei, June 18,—Present, His Honor the Mayor, and all the Aldermen. The roll was called, und the minutes of the last session read and approved. Petitions, Communications, §c.—-A large quantity of papers were disposed of, the principal of which are as tollows :—From John Drusen, for conveyance, referred to attorney ; of Jacob Rapelye, in relation to well in Columbia street, to well and pump committee; of Pe- ter Linan, asking te have the report of the fire depart. mc Bt committee in his care, referred back to the com- mittee, to give him a chance to appear before them — prayer of the petitioner granted; communication from Jobn Shields, asking for the enforcement of the law relative tothe protection of licensed charcoal deals a resolution was offered by Ald. Spinol forcement of the ordinance already passed in relation to this subject. Petition of Henry Clark and others, to clere Red Hook lane, to street committee; from Peter O'Hare, James Hagan. and Thomas Hallaban, asking for remuneration ($1,600) for a vault in the Catholic, Joy street burying ground, which they have been al great expense in building, being prohibited from bury- ing their relatives in this vault, by an ordinance which forbids burial im the first five wards of the city—the communication was laid on the the table; from several persons, asking # probibition for the erection of a brewery, on the ground that it will be a nuisance in the neighborhood—to police committee ; from several inbabitunts of the Siath ward, asking to have th tem of eleaning streets by contracts abolished farastbat ward is concerned, to street committtes; petition in relation to an appropriation for the balance of the amount expended at the funeral of Capt. Poar- son—to finance committee ; bill of John B King, Jus- tice of the Pease, fer the past month—to the finance committee. A petition was read in the board, as follows :— To their Honors, the Mayer and Common Council of the City of Baooklyn: Honorable Gentlemen:—I beg leave to recommend myself to your notice, as @ proper, intelligent and trust. worthy friend, which the honorable lute Mayer, Franci B. Stryker, and the present Mayor, Judge Copland, as also the Common Council, knews the applicant; as will testify underneath, Gentlemen, I the applicant, Joho Parker, applies for the situation of public watchman cf lamp lighter. Gentlemen, [ request an answer, as I will wait in the hall until I have the purport of the pe- tition, I remain, gentlemen. your most obedient and bumble servant, JOUN G. PARKER, Petitioner, No testimonials required, as the applicant is well known. ‘The petition was, on motion of Alderman Wakowe.t, laid upon the table, as being too complimentary to the Board. Special Order.—The special order being the finishing of the appointment of officers for the ensuing year, the Board went into executive session, ‘The appointments are as tollows:— Lamp Inspector.—1st ballot—James Van Dyke reeetved 6 votes; John C. Spinola 6; Wm. M_ Boeram 3; no choice, ' Second ballot—James Van Dyke 6; Spinola 9; Boerum, none; blank 2, John C, Spinola was declared duly elested Sealer of Weights and Mea: First batlot-—-Charles Ho:mes 6; John Kidder 6; I. Foreman 4; Win. Mac- donaid1; blank 2 Becond ballot—Hoimes 6; Kidder 7; Foremun 1; Wm. puald 1; Francis B. Spinola 1 Third baliot—Holmes 6; Kidder 11 n Kidder having received @ majority cf Votes, was declared elected. alppeiniment of Water Commissioners,—A motion was then made by Ald, Tayion, to postpone the appoivt- ment of water commirtiouers until the next meeting of the Legivlature Afier conriderable discussion. in which Mort of the aldermen tovk part, the resvlution was adopted, ayexs 11, nays 6 Report of Officers of the Board—Hina honor the Mayor presented a communication from the Svcretary of the Navy Departwent, in relution to lands in the vicinity of the uavy yard, and requesting the appointment of agents on the part of the city, to confer with similar cfticers, to be selected by the department. The eom- muvication was laid om the table, ‘The Mayor aleo returned « resolution, with his veto, offered by Alderman Hawkshurst at the last’ meeting, which provided for the removal of the squatters on the sroperty. A motion was made to re-adopt the re- on, Which was lost, The motion to reconsider the resolution was carried. A motion was then made to re fer the reselution to the committee ov lands and places, which was adopted ‘The Mayor also returned a resolution offered at the Inst meeting of the beard. providing for the purehase of the revised statutes, for the use of the inembers A motion was made to reconsider the resolution, whieh wes loet, After the transaction of the usual amount of butinesr, the board adjourned. Inquest.—Coroner Ball held an inquest yesterday, upon the body of # man found floating in the water — Verdict, found drowned, Algo. upon the body of tle boy, at Gowanus, who was killed by a ladder fw on him. Verdict aecordingly. Fins.—An alarm of fire vas given yerterd ing at about 7 o'clock. which was found to proe the Olympie theatre. at the foot of Fulton street, near the ferry It was quickly extinguished, however, afver doing trifling damage, The fire was supposed to be the work of an incendiary. to 260 ibs. wagons, will eome off this afternoon. The match ia between Stranger and Fanny King. St, Lovie Counse, Friday, June 8—The rain of the ay the attendance was very spare. trong favorite at odde, while Sport’s Mistress. looking sorrel, had many friends, who nibbled a little at three and four to one, trusting to her strength, and the severe race of Emily on Thureday, With all this, there was wuch ehyness in laying out monvy, the news getting abroad that she bad a “leg.” Mr Beti's ch. m, Little Emily, six years old. ..2 1 1 J, Burford's 8,m. Sport's Mistress, six yra. old..1 2 dr Perst [eat —Well together to the back streteh, where Sport's Mict: showed her bead in froat, was caught by Emily on the home stretch, aud they passed the ftand nearly touehing each other, both taking the out- track he best. Mistress in took a# trifling to the third quarier, way collared at the turn by ho finirhed the second mile about a length be- ‘This war inercaved to two lengths on the back Emil hind. stretch, where Emily was laid to ber work; went up ta the third quarter, kept with her to the draw gates neck and neck. made her brash, and waa beaten by two ths. “Time, 0:24 nd Heat ~ Betting four aud five to one on Emil ing the heat and the race. In the back streteh Mistress took lead of a length, but resigned it at tee turn in the second mile, Emily now foreed the run- ving. shook Mistress off in the back streteh, was ne caught. and won the beat by two-thirds of a distune Time. 6:50. ‘Thiv heat deeided the race. let down, was withdrawn. trotting line, but It did not come off, in consequence the heavy stats of the ground.—St. Lous Dely Org June % Sport’s Mistress having Some anticipated fan in the of —The real parties ne Nichtern, and Ponce M. Miebtern, her husban Mra, Niehtern filed # bill in the kquity ide of the Supreme Court, against her livebund, praying for a divoree, on the groand of adul- tery, A feigned freee wae made up and sent into the Cirewit Court, to be tried by @ jury, The ense was only opened, aud one witness examined, from which it apprered that the defendant had, in the summer of 1547, hired lodgings at the corner of Chareh ned ‘Thomas streets, and that, the day after the he brought @ female, named Lessette Litiger, gave her postersion of the apartments, whieh the Cecupied for about three months, and that the defendant visited her there frequently during thet period egoing facts are the only part of the cure that has as yet transpired; bat it seems the bill charges the defendant with four distinet nets of adultery with different women, whieh raged in the issue, and are to be paseed upon by the jury, The Court adjourned after the examination of the first wit- Ree General Sessions. Before the Resorder; and Aldermen Franklin and Jackson. June 18.— The Case of Isaac A. Biggs, accused of send- ing Threatening Letters te Wm. B. wistor.—Rourat War- avi. sworn for the prosecutio arkecper at the United States Hotel; I recollect seeing Mr. Bigs at the hotel; he asked me for a package for Mr. Ureen; I Jooked on the desk, and saw one marked “A. R.D, | Green;”’ he said that was the one; | hauded it te him, and he took it. (Package shown.) ‘That is the package. Franx.in L, Brace called by the prosecution The defence objected to the testimony of Bragg being taken, he being ineluded with Biggs in the iu- | dictment, and not as yet, in any way, cleared from the position ofa co-defendant of Biggs. The question of Tagg’s competency was argued at length, by counsel | on both sides } The Count decided that Bragg is a competent wit- ness, and ho is therefore aworu —{ am a brother of Biggs; | have been indicted with him for this transnc- tion: about the 12th of March. Biggs called on meat 117 South street, at Mr. Munson’s oflice, near Peck alip; he called me out of the office, and asked me if | wasen- gaged ut time for a few moments; | told him that | was not; he asked me to take # walk for a short distance; 1 did +0. and whilst we were walking a few blocks, he asked me if | would do an errand for him; | asked him What it was; he said he wished me to go up to 34 La- fayette place next day, at 10 o'clock, for him (he gave mea paper afterward+), and eall for a package which was there, or was left there, [ cannot say which; to re- ce hat package, and take it to the United States | Hotel, nnd leave it at the bar; he asked me if | knew where Lafayette place was? | told him ( thought | did | pretty nigh; then he gave me the number on a bit of | paper; | went, and did as he had told me; I went there | at nearly ten o'clock the next day, and reovived the | prctase from Mr, Astor, and left it at the United States Hotei. (Package shown.) That resembles the pack- age; he raid he would pay me tor doing it; but he did not give me anything; | know nothing of the letters, or the making up of the package; the first | saw of th letters was at the office of the Chief of Police, By Disiuict Artoxnzy—How much money were you toget? Witrrss—H ‘id he would give me a dollar; Biggs did not tell me what was to be done with the packayo; he teld me to leave it at the bar; he said some one would call for it; I did not ask him what weuld be in that package. ‘To the Covrt—He gave mea paper to tie on the package: (paper shown, addressed A. R. D. Green.) that is the paper; be requested me to do up the pack- age iv @ newspaper, and tie that paper on the back of it; he said some person would gail for it; [wentinto » grocery store, corner of Fulton and Cliff street, and put the newspaper om the pack ag Cross-ezamined—Biggs wad myself married sisters; I don't know that I ever recvived any information from any one that | was to be used as @ witness; one or two perrons.bave asked me if | was going to be used asa Witness. and my auawer wasthat! expected mot; never told wy wife that I was going to be so used; there were prisovers at the Tombs | think, to whom | spoke sbout being used a8 @ witness; have not spoken to an officer upon the subjeet since | was arrested; | may have been spoken to about it by an offic I don't recollect it; | cannot tell when! first conversed upon the subject of being @ witnvss; | have got counsel; | culled Mr Blunt on my arrest; | called him tho same day or thenext day after my arrest; I never bave told wy counsel that 1 expected to be or wished to bea withers; | expected when | came here last Uhursday to be tied; I did not expect to be tried till after Mr. Biggr; I’ requested my brother to ask Mr. Blunt to have my case tried last; my brother told me that he thought Mr. Biggs would be tried first; he said ho had seen counsel and they bad told him so; relying on that, lecame bere on ‘Thureday prepared for trial, but not expecting to be tried till after Biggs’ trial was over; [ have never seen Mr. Blunt, my counsel, since | saw him at the Chief's office, on the occasion of my arrest, until this moment; | came down on Thursday last because an officer brought me here; I did mot expect to be tried that day; I had not sent for my counsel nor sup- ponaed any Witnerses; I did not demand a separate trial; 1 did not know until | was put upon the stand, what I was here for since Thursday morning; | do not know whether I can or cannot be prosecuted now that | have been put upon the stand; | expect to be discharged; | don’t know at what time; | don’t know what the law is; | expect to be discharged when this trial is over; I did not expeet to be-discharged when I came here last Thursday; | expected to have a separate trial; | had no idea in what sbape it would go; I canaot tell; | might have boped to be used as a witness; [ don’t know that I can tell why | entertained that hope; on the 12th of M I was at Mr. Munson’s, in South street, when Mr, Biggs culled on me; Mr. Munson ships seamen for whaling vessels in the right season of the year; | was there, then, with » company who were about to rail fur Culifornia; had prepared to go, by selling my furniture, and was looking about for an op- portunity to sail; the company expected to get off be- tween that time aod sometime in April; [lent Mr. Hawlin $125 towards peying for « vessel; | wanted te g0an soon as | could get @ passage in such a vessel ag would suit me; | was calculating to take my wife and children with me; I was in no hurry to go; all the mo- ney which 1 had amounted to $600 or $700, and I had furniture worth less than $200; when I arrested, I had $40 only on my person; | had lent $125 to Mr. Ham- lin; Mr, Thomas Biggs had $35; Mr. Isaac Biggs had some of my movey; | think tbat all the monvy which I bad upon my person, or under my immediate control, was less than $100; I expected to have collected money that I bad lent out; | could have gone to California for $00; I had been in othe 12th of Mareh; I had failed previously.and had within the year been #8 as the agent of my brother. Witnees de- clined answering several questions relating to his hay- ing previously sworn that he bad no property except such aswas exempt from execution; his having been ar- rested on a Stilwell warrant, &e.; also declined soswering whether he bad reproeented himself as Henry 0. Bragg. Witners stated that he had @ power of attorney from his brother to transact business for him; declines an- twering whether he gold sut the store at the cornor of Factory und Amos streets. and put the proceeds into his own pocket. It was between 10 and 12 o'clock on the 12th of March, when Biggs cull me out; ] cannot tix the time exactly; it was after ¥ o'clock and it was not yet 12 o'clock; | should think it was about 11 o'elock, ‘The District Attorney now offered to read the letters which were addressed to Mr. Astor, and which wero al- leged to be threatening letters, but which letters were not included in the indictment. Prisoner's counsel contended that the reading of these letters cught not to be permitted by the Court, inna- much as 'y were not jutroduced in the bill of indie! ment. and further because they bad not been traced to the prironer ‘The court ruled that the letters addressed to Mr. As- tor might be read. ‘The Aeristant District Attorney pro- cecded to read the letter dated Mareh 9th, and signed E. K. Barsford, The prorecution here closed their ease, and as the Board of Aldermen met at o'clock, and it now wanted but a quarter of an bour of that time. the court ad- journed tll to-morrow morning at 11 o’eloek. when this tedious case will beresumed and finished, [thas occu- pied too longa time already, and has well nigh co the patience of the court and the public both of which partic are most anxious to ele pricon of itx too great population. But for the moeting of the Board of Aldermen last evening, the ease would have been continued to a much later hour, To the Young Men of America, e about to cover Europe, Not « family quarrel of kings, sueb as have hitherto deluged her flelds in blood—not the poaching of one tyrant upon the humau-stocked manor of bis weaker fellow—but a war between two great prineiples—the principles of monarchy and repud- Hieaniem, On one side will be ranged kings and their eringing hosts; on the other, tho soldiers of Hberty, ‘At this moment it seems likely that the physical cen- tres, around which these principles will revolve, and from which the contending partivs will radiate, are to b nd Paris; and though Germany the “tug of war’ will be between the brutal hordes of Rusria and the brave citizens of France. On one side, it will be as holy a war as ever braced the soldier's heart; on the other, as guilty a cause as ever stained the ascasein’s tec! It would be superfluous to point out to you the im- portant bearing of this war upon the future interests of the human race, 1 me seems shadowed forth, when the propheey of Napoleon is to be fulfilled ~ that Europe must be either republican or Cossack. « Fancy the lutter to have resulted. We, personally, would have nothing to far, for it is wy solemn belief that the whole world in arms eould not “whip” these twenty millionsof freemen But you may fret the lion without bearding him in his den—by confining him in it, We have shown to the world a truth long hidden, that intelligent men ean govern themecives. Let us prove another theorem t I men ean govern them. telves. Heis but a poor advocate of republican principle who would: utter th ade in the image of God must be trained before they can endure freedom ! ‘That it is the duty of all republican governments to take a band in this quarrel, there cannot be the shadow ofa doubt; but the Indicrous doctrines of international Jaw. and the hypoeritical eubterfage of non-interven- tion, will prevent this, 1 are Hot meshed jn this wne appeal vill mot be etwork of tyrants, an y to compromise the neutrality of tor the peace of owr fellow-eitizens, jop of Liberty’ will concentrate ou # scone vr the field of battle, If not otherwise, fling your- telves individually into the republican army of ktirops, and. with the intelligence for which you are so jastly celebrated, and the courage you have lately proved, you may feet much, Tt is time we rhould pay baek to the generous people | audfathere, It ts Poland of France the debt we owe the fo us prove ette; to the latter, that we hav: wrko. cur blades glitter under the dark akies of Rassia! Brotherr' do not wrong we by faneying that T thus fling my name before you from any renee of # higher erstanding—from any idle wish for notoriety. 1 © buen already too generously treated in this re- itis the eauee that hax tempted both my od neither could be handled ia @ us. then. seek glory together, Death we cannot find, for death in sueh o cwure is not to dic. MAYNE REID, Naw Yous, June 18, 1949 / Jt in the opinion of intelligent men. that a war is | field and fling her massive weight | you contemplate Uris alternative with indiffer- | It is true ridiewlous dogaa, that things | who, aa individuals, | Let us aid them in driving back the depot, till | ‘Theatrical and Musical, Bowrny Tuearar.—The fine tragedy of “Jane Shore’? commenced the entertainments here last evening, and it was played in fine style, Miss Wemyss, whose act- ing isso much admired at the Bowery, and, indeed, wherever she has acted, played the part of the unfor- tunate Jane Shore, and she rendered the language of the part in the mest Impressive and. thrilling manner; whilst Mrs. Jordan. as Alivia. waa also very effectiv: and the applause bestowed on both of these actresses was well deserved, Mr. Mcfarland’s name was an- nounced in the bills for the part of Lord Husti Mr. Duff. however, played the part in his stead, an acquitted himself well in it. Mr. Gilbert, as Gloster, was what he always is. excellont. The entire tragedy was played in the best sty was alo the new ro- mantic spectacle, entitled “The Secret Mine,’ which succeeded it, Mr, Derr’s horwos, which have been so much admired during the last fortnight, appeared in this piece; and the scenery. ballot, divertisement, and grand effects of the piece, clicited the most hearty ap- plause, Mr, Stevens. the stage manager. has put the jece finely on the stage We have no doubt it will ave along run, For to-night’s performance we refer to our list of amusements. Broavwar Txratne.—The grand ballet of the “Greek Triumphs” was performed for the fourth time last evening. The scenery, which is striking and ap- propriate, represents the harbor of Morea, interior of the harem, Garden of the Serail, seaport, flotilla at anchor, &c. The military evolutions, which were gone through with admirable precision. were again loudly and generally applauded = ‘The fifty femaie warriors reminded us of that pussuge in Virgil, whieh is— Ducit amazonidum luni te agmina peltis, Peutherilia furens, mediisiwe in millibus' ardety Aurea subuectens exertae ciigula mimme, Bellutriz, audetque viris concurrere viryo. Penthesilia through the martial elds, Her amazonians led wich lunar shiol’ Her golden twlt beneath her br She fercely ‘mid th’ embatilod Among the thousunda braved t And tho’ ® maid, encountered me With the fact of a female carrying a gun, and prov- ing that she knew how w carry 1t. aye. aud to axe it too, there are associated ideas of a very impressive charac- ter, expecially at this gloomy period of the world’s history. When bella, horridu bella, wars, dreadtal wa are abont to plunge the whole of Eucope Into wn aby! of desolation and mourning. consequent upon the fright- ful carnage which must cusue before the great strag- gle for liberty is won or lost. It is im the power of woe man to play an important part in the bloody tragedy. For the rude and terrible conflict of arma, shy has ap- nd done good service to her country, Philip pee, the wife of Edward the Third, while her husband and son were reaping honor and achiwying victories om. the heights of Cresey. aud near the village of Poictiers, headed the troops at home, marched againvt the Scots, who had threatened to muke an irruption tate Eng- Jand. defeated them with iramense slaughter at Nevil’s Croes, near Vepham, took their king prisoner, and led him in chains to London. en of Brussels, in the olution of 1830, charged and repulsed the ea- valry of the Dutch King Sv much tor women in the hour of emergeucy, Military evolutions by a number of females, have led us to make the preoeding observa- tions, which, if not within theexact limits of theatriont eritici#m, will, perhaps, be regarded a4 a relief to those dull avd unamiable strictures which # stern aad mo- rose critic indulges in. The performance of the even- ing was for the joint benefit of Mid’lle. Bulan and Mons. Corby. The house was weil atteaded, Narioxat Tueatne.—The favorite plese of “Jonn- than Bradford’? was performed last evening, at this houre, and it was got up in fino style, It is a most in- toresting story, and points out, moet strongly, the dan- ger of convicting presumed criminals on mere ciroum- stantial evidenoe, no matter how trong it may be. The famous rcene of the murder, where the ntage is divided into tour compartments, was well managed. Chanfrau played the part of Macraisy, the Irisiimun, very well; and his assumption of the Irish dialect gave anothor proof of the versatility of bis talents, Burke. as the Tunaway apprentice, war very comical, and kept the audience well amused. The ceiebiated drama of * Three Years After” was next played; and Mose, Tobin, Jack Circle, and the rest of the dramatie pers received, Mrs. McLean (uo stranger by the bye) made her ntrat , for several months, in the ¢! P ‘acter of Isa- bella Meadows, She is an excellent actress, and we are glad to nee her once more on these buards. ‘The farce of “ His First Peceadillo” concluded the eatertainmente- To-night, an excellent bill will be prosented, Bunron’s Tnratae.—The performances commenced, last evening, with the “ Wind Mill; after which, the first act of the grand ballet of “Giselle” was performed. Madame Augusta, who experienced another most gra- tifying reception (several bouquets having been thrown on the stage), sustaining the principal character with her usual grace and elegance. Mr. Frederick repre- sented the “illustrious-by-courtesy” Prince Albert; and Mr. Hamilton, the Duke of Weimar, The parts of Berthe and Mathilda were taken by the Misses Wal- ters and Coske, In the course of the evening, the erchestra, played, the overtures to Zampa,”” Biller and his Men,” “ Yelva,” and “La Bayadore;” and between the ballets, » polka, composed by Madame Augusta, was danced by her and Mr Frederick, which was complimented with « bur Lanse, tertainments concluded with the first aot of th mime ballet of “Nathalie.” In tl Augurta appeared; Mr. Frederick, Hittert, 3 Lo Comte; Miss 8 the Duchess; Miss Waiters, as Ketly; and Miss Cooke, ax Mad Burckman The whole of the per- formances gave the highest satisfaction t0, we are happy to suy, an excellent audience. The musie waa very fine, and Was warmly applauded. Cnmisry’s Minataria are doing wonders, these warm. evenings. No better pluce of amusement oan be found. than their concert room; and that we are not alone in this opinion, the crowded condition of Meohanies’ Hall, any evening one goes there ix a sufficient proof. To. night, they will give one of their very best programmes, CastLx Ganven was most numerously aud fashionably attended. ngain, last night, and one of tho most power- attractive programmes yet offered. was performed, miration and delight of tho whole of the vast 0. The immense and beautifully proportioned |. asit waa, with happy promenaders of the ectability, clad im light and tasty summer cortumen, revelling in melody, and evidently enjoying themeelvesto the utmort, presented a coup d'ail at onoe charming and beautiful to fook upou, Each eompost- tion pertormed elieited heurty applause; the Germania and the Gung'l bands appeared to be animated by a desire to sarpass all former efforts, for never be! bave we beard them discuuree such brilliantan spirit- stirring music. ‘he gem of the evening, however, was the “ Distins’ Military Quadrille,” in which that ta- lented family pertormed. in conjunction with both the above bands. and several additional players, who had bee ed to insure the grandest effect possible to this really magmiticent comporition. Wordsare quite inadequate to express the variety, brilliancy, and | grandeur of the effects produeed; and tho cola, or finale, wus 80 elaborately worked up aad splendidly pluyed as to call forth woanimous applause, We are glad to Bnd that thir piece ix to be repented this eve- uing, und that that sublime composition, the Prayor | from “More in Egytto,” is also to be performed by thirty | Yoealists and filty inrtrumentaliste. Such attractions only twenty-five cents admission, are | and well deserve the immense success they | have met with. {he balls, whieh conclade tho evo- bipg’s amusement. beceme mere popular than ever; sud the vast ball room floor is nightly erowded by those who delight inthe mazy dance. But we would nuggest that pereone not dancing should be seated, and Letter order preserved on UNF. i Mr. Jonny Povey.-This hi, estoemed actor and yery worthy man leaves Amorica, to-day, for Old Eng- lend, accompanied by his equally otimable sinter, Mra. Huight. in the fine packet ship Yorktowu. commanded by the veteran and ever popular Captain Sebor, During | the Ipet few weeka, the frivads of Joha Povey have ral- ied eround him, to testify to him, ere he leaves thea, the sineerity of their eetevm and friendship fur hira | Superior Court. Petore Judge Vanderpoel. June 18 — John Doe vs, Ktchard Roe. —Thie eause, whi var also a feigned tees. to try the validity of aa assign- heut to @ preferred creditor, which was reported inthe J rvoid of Thursday, was given to the jury this evening. Sealed verdict to-morrow (this) morniug. | Before Chivt Jartice Oakley. | Fitch et al ws Livingston e¢ of —This cause, whiel wae began on Wedne-day, was also given to the jary thir evening, Sealed verdict to-morrow (this) moraing, BCIAL TERM. Before Judy dford, Juxe 18,—J B, Ireland vs, L, Lecost,—Defendant ors cered to apply his cart, &e, on the judgment; the horve is exempt J S.4 SU. Haring 0s, Horsington & Smith —Indg. went for rale of one of the Jota mortgaged, with lew to apply tu rell the other. balanes talla due. FG. Cameron ve. OE incy —Priocipal part of | reply stricken out, ws reduodant aod ircelevant # Tracy vs, Jackson and Ovhera.— Motion for judge went on the ground of frivolousness of the demurrer, denied 4 Whittlesey adem. W. Lainbeer.Default an@ Judgment ret aside, on defendants singing the answer avit annexed, and verifying it anew yunley. —Bweurity for costs ordored: 4.8 Later adem to be fled Jean ©. Veron ve. § Judgm: nt for plaintlf, with interest, in ©. Johnam.—Canse tried. © whole amount of the gute, Finus 1x Te Woons.—-We learn from different ports of the country that very serious fires are rag> « in the And which have caused mach damage, ud unless we should sovu be favored with some rain, | the consequences will be very dixastrous, Our city haw Deen #0 thickly enveloped in amoke for the Inst tow | days, that it has been i possible to discern ebjests at | even a rhort distance, owing to the fires whieh are | ing in the woods in the vicinity We learn that ab | Black iver ® number of dwelling houses snd barns |b dee umed At Grand Lake » namber of mills have boen destroyed. and th eto. ah perty in var wile we leanne x,