The New York Herald Newspaper, June 23, 1849, Page 1

NO. 5496 MORNING EDITION----SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1849. Memoir of Father Mathew. As this distinguished man is now about to visit our shores, the following memoir, written for the Hereld, may not be unacceptable to our readers. A portion of ‘it bas been cerefally compiled from files of Irish news- Pepers,and other sources; but it is chiefly original, and from personal reeollection. There is a small Capa- ebin Friary im te city of Cork, in an obscure place, ealled Blackameers-lane. It possesses some éstoric in- terest. from the fact, that it was built by Arthur O’Lea- yy, after whom it was, for many years, called “Father O'Leary's Chapel.” It is a small building, exceedingly Plain outside, though it is neat within, and fitted up with some taste. It is situated ina very poor and ne- ™~giteted neighborhood, where poverty and wretchedness und. Nearly thirty years since, a young Capushin ed the mission attuebed to this Chapel. In appear- wise, a8 well ax reality, he was very youthful, aod he ‘was strikingly haudsome. About the middie stature. @etive and well formed in his body, with a comely and ratiating presence, his countenance, in which natu- courtesy and religious fecling strove for predomi- Banee, was the index of his disposition, He had a man- eompiexion—eyes large, bright, and sweet in exur-s- lok—a slightly curved nose, and rounded cheeks, with Diack hair. In the words of Massinger— —______—" The fair outside Was but the cover of a fairer mind.” ‘To great suavity of mauners, which was a prominent ebaracteristic in his deportment, he joined dignity of Aarriage, and a composer serenity of inind, A steady, self-coutrol presided over alf his acts aud emotions, A dial politeness and unvarying affability distinguished ‘To the higher classes he wav exceedingly res Retr, and was ulways considered by them as one of ur order; to the poor he was so gentle in his b-ar- dug. and so patient of their litthe requests and peti #—s0 earnest in pleading their cause, and what was better than kind words oF woble aperebes su prac tieally useful and humane, that they also, (the more Christian compliment, regarded bi, as one of them selves. This handsome, cowrtern’ popular young friar wana stranger in Cork Horm ©. Pbouwascou, unar Gashel, in the county of Tipper om the 10th October, 1780, Theobald Nalbew wr fs ee orphan at an early ege. His father, Jamer thew, of Thomaston, son of dames Mathew, of Ty Mile Borris, sear Cburles, hav- ‘ing lost his parents woen @ child. was taken under the eare and patronage of the well-known Major-Guneral Montagu \athew, brother of the Farlof Lisndaff. Mr James Mathew, younger. married a daughter of George Whyte, eq , of Cappawbyte, who was married to a nivee of the celebrated General Mathew, meationed in Sheridan's life of Swift. Mr. Mathew had a large fa- mily, all of who were remarkable for beauty of ap- fapee. grace of manner, and energy of character. ir. Charles Mathew. brother of the Apostle of Tem- ravee, acquired a large fortune, and is a gentleman Eigniy respected in the city of Cork, near which he resides, ata very handsome seat. Two other brothers Decame eminent distillers at Cashel When Mr. Mathew Jost his parents. he was adopted by the late Lady Eli- gabeth Mathew, who placed him under the tuition of ‘the late Rev. Denis O'Donnell, parish priest of Callagh, in the county of Waterford. “At thirteen yeurs of age he was sent to the lay academy at Kilkenny, where he became a great favorite of the Rev. Patrick Magrath, the head of that establishment. After having remained there fur seven years, he was, by the direction of the Most Rey. Dr. Bray, sent to Maynooth, where he pur- sued ecclesiastical studies for some time. Two aged Capuehin friars induced him to become a member of their order, and he repaired with them to Kilkenny, ‘where be remained until appointed to Cork By arescript of the late Pope Gregory XVI., he re- @eived the degree of doctor, with @ dispensation from all episcopal jurisdiction, which permits him to poss property and enjoy an annuity as a laymal On Easter Sunday, in 1814, he was ordained in Dub- Min, by Dr. Murray, atter having been for some time wander the care of the Very Rev. Velestine Corcoran, The Rev. Theobald Mathew is descended from a very ancicnt Welsh family. The records of the Prin- yay carry the pedigree back to Gwaythvoed, King ‘Cardigan, in direct descent from whom was Sir Da- vid Mathew, the great standard bearer of Edward IV., ‘whose monument is in Llandaff Cathedral, as also those @fhis sons Sir William aad Sir Christopher Mathew, ef about the date of 1530. Edmund Mathew, Esq, the grendson of Sir William Mathew. and heir to the an- lent estates ofthe family at Llandaff and Aradyr, was ch sheriff of the county of Glamorgan, in 1592. Two of his sons, George and Edmund, went to [relan out, the year 1610, in Ireland. in’ 1620, George married Lady Thurles, widow of Lord Thurles, and mother of the first and great Duke of Ormonde. ‘Thus, closel alieed by blood and friendship with the Ormonde fami- , and possessed of the vast estates of Thomaston, urles and Annfield. in Tipperary, and others in the counties of Clare, Galway, Cork aud Limerick. the fa- mily continued dewn to the present time. Francis Mathew, son of Thomas Mathew. of Annfield, was 9 itleman of the highest consideration in Ireland, and Heoame euccessively Baron, Viscount and Earl of Lian daff. At his death, in 1806, the estates amounted to upwards of £40. @ year. His successor, the last Earl of Liandaff, greatly enoumbered them, and, on his death. in 1833. intestate and without issue, the proper- was entered upon by his sister, Lady Elizabeth Ma- thew, This old lady, who, before her death, was said to be not unfit for a lunatic asylum, died in’1842, and, in direct violation of, and opposition to the will and de- sire of Georte Mathew, as above named, from whom her ndfather, Thomas Mathew, of Annfield, had derived fre estates bequeathed the whole entirely from her namoand family te a French nobleman, Viscount de Chabot. highly connected in Ireland, but in no way allied in blood to the Mathews. Thus were the estates of the Mathew family, after the lapse of centuries, con- yeyed away from them. What is singular enough, the old lady, who had adopted and brought up Father Mathew, made him an executor of the very will which deprived his family of its property. He naturally de- clined to act. ‘The castle and domain of Thomaston isjone of the inost beautiful places in Ireland, snd is situated in what is termed the golden valley, abou four miles from Cashel, in the county of Tipperary. Father Mathew had early given evidence of that be- neficence, which afterwards shone forth with such re- fulgence in his character. He was the comforter of the afficted, the friend of ‘the poor, the practical ma- gineetes inasmuch as he was the arbitrator to scttle jifferences amicably among neighbors executor to hundreds of will something benevolent. Sceing were greatly in want of accommodation for burial, he purcbased the Botanic Gardens of tbat city, and con-° verted them into a magnificent cemetery, not for the Catholics alone, but Christians of all denomina- tions, retaining the delightful walks and the statuary, the ecimens of the genius of Hogan, of that city, About the same time, he commenced building @ ehurcl of the Gothic style of architecture, and expended about $70,000 on it. The degrading vice that at that time prevailed in Treland, and cast into the shade every other, was drunkenness. It was the source of all other crim Men who would shrink from th of blood when in thoir sober sens with the ferocity of tiger under tl intoxicating draught. It was the grand stimulant to faction fights and every mischief, among an ignorant population. The glass was resorted to as a consolation of poverty and sorrow, but it only resulted in greater misery. The vice was pronounced an incurable dis- eave in the Irish character. A law was passed against intoxication in the streets; but it was of little avail in extirpating the evil, At this time the cause of tempe- vance had made great progress in the United States, ‘and benevolent individuals in various parts of Irelan had tormed themselves into associations, A few mem- bers of the Society of Friends, and some others. consti- tuted themselves into one of these societies at Cork. But they found they were no match against the mon- ster vice they battled with. They called upon the pular Mathew to throw the weight of his influence to the scale, and one of them, Mr. Olden, told him he had got a mistion from Heaven, and that he must not reject it, Whether Father Mathew was of the same opinion or not, we will not undertake to determine; but one thing is certain, be threw his whole soul into e Movement go atime the effect was neither brilliant nor on- eouraging, Still he persevered, amidst ridicule and slander. and open hostility, till ful spectacle that has astonished the world bit 4 drunkards, by the troops, abaadon darling vice, from which nothing before could ever tear them. In a place called the Horse Bazaar, he held his temperance meetings twice a week. His fame soon read to the counties of Kerry and Limerick, and shousands went to receive the pledge at his hands. | In the movth i August, 1839. m ly ten years ago, the st into @ universal flame. It is worthy of re if to bear out the words of Christ, that q prophet bas no honor in his own country” —that the first eowne of great anecess was not at Cork, but at Li- merick, where he made a profound impression. The ople flocked to him from the surrounding counties, For 100 miles distant, most of them on foot. the num: ders exceeded even the most maultitadinous of the monster meetings of O'Connell; and sueh was the wild entbusiasm of the pearantry, that they slept in the open air for a week together. He had gony to Limerick to preach on some charitable occasion, at the request of the Catholic Bishop, Right Rev. De. Ryan. No where $m Ireland did intemperapew prevail to the same tent, The Mayor of the city declared to Father. a. thew that half of the inquests be had held for the past ear were caused either directly of indireetly by in- Uaieating liquors. When the people heard of the ar. rival ot the moral regenerator, ina short time the treets were filled with dense masses of the populace, and so great was the rush of temperance po-tulante, that the iron railings opposite to the house of Mr Dan- bar, the reverend gentieman’s brother-in-law, where ho was staying, were carried away, and a number of per- sone were precipitated into the Shannon. Fortunately, they wore ail rafely picked up, aud no further acoideat occurred. fome of the Scoich Greys, who attended, to Keep order, wore occasionally Iiited with thetr borses from the ground. and borue on for a short distance by the rushing multitudes; and so densely were the peo- ple crowded. that reve.al. in their cagerness to ap h Mr. Mathew, ran along. quietly aad securely, (i the heads and shoulders of the vast assemblage, to deetination. 5 eahis was the first time, porhaps, that a Cathslio it was sustained by the Orange party in Ireimad, je in Nities and religion, and baciug their Ca neighbors, they yet cordially united with them og homage to this extravreinary aan, Among the foremost to do 80, was the Frovinelal Grand Muster of the Orange Lodges of viunster singular thing eeourred on this occasion The lame prossed forward im pay to be healed. and. whether they were impostors or not, cart load of their erutches was collected. and they bo as if nothing were ever the matter with their The multitudes that attended him in other locali- ties. and his victories over the intemperance that, up till bie time, was the curse of the land, were equully marvellous. To trace the pi of hi success would not only far exceed our limita. but Gila large volume, He visited Waterford, Lismore Ennis,Clonmel, Thurles, Cashel, Templemore, Caatlecomer Rathdowny, &c., &e . where the tame xeenes of ten of thousands throng: ing to take the pledge were witnessed At Parsons- town, the rcene was must interesting. On entering the area iu which stands the beautiful Roman Catholic chapel. the spectacle impressed bosoms not very sus- ceptible with feelings of intense interest and awe. In front of the chapel was stationed a large body of police, Presenting a very fine and well dixciplined force. Out- side these were the rifles, on bended knee, with bayo- nets fixed and pointed, forming a barrier to oppose the rushing multitudes; whilet within and without this barrier, to keep the paskages clear, the cavalry moved up and down in slow and measure: Beyond, and as far as the eye could reach along the streets, were the congregated musses, swaying to and fro with impulse. apd by their united voices producing # deep, indistinct sound like the murmur ot the ruffled waters of thesea. Within the vicarial residence, and in strong contrast to the stirring scene without. sate the mild, unassuming. extraordinary oa round whom had col- lected this display of marthal pomp and numerial force. ‘To give an ides of the most extraordinary impulse which he bad communicated to the public mind on this rubject, we may state that io one day, at Nenagh, 20 000 persons took the pledge; in Galway: in two days, in two days, 80.000; between nd on the road to Portumna, ; Im Dublin, during five days, about 700.000! There are few towns in Ireland wh Father Mathew has not visited, and with the like sue- cess It is true, that the temperance movement was begun in this country long beture Father ew took it up, and, curiously enough, too, by six gentlemen in Balti- more, who had been on @ spree together, and who formed themselves into the first temperance society in the world, culled the Washingtonian, in honor of George Washington; and this is still the designation of the principal society in the United States. The temperance principle bad alsv gained » fotin, North of Ireland. where the Rev, Dr Edgar, a Pres! terian clergyman, was its great champion, though warmly oppored to “total abstinence But all these ope- rations were only preludes to the drama in which kather Mathew was the actor, Before he took the lead, a controversy sprung uw; that raged very fiercely for sume time: it was the t abstaipers and the men who abstained from whiskey, brauuy aud rum. but contended for the temperate use of beer. ale, porter and wine. Father Mathew seemed determined set the cuntroversy at rest, by boldly promulgating “total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks,” and discouraging intemperance in others, ‘The Catholic population everywhere embraced the doctrine preached by him, and those who adhered to the other principle dwindled down to a handful. Lhe fidelity with people Was extraordinary. They r-garded it as a sin— an aportacy of the deepest dye—to violate it; though xome of the ablest diviues had declared that there was no moral obligation whatever to keep it. It was con- sidered, however. disgraceful in the extreme to break it, and those who did it relied upon secrecy. unless the notorious, profligate drunkard, who pluaged deeper aud deeper in the mire, Some only took it condition- ally, avd subsequently applied to Father Mathew to have them released from what they considered « kind of vow, Such the glowing enthusiasm that at one time prevailed. you would behold ladies of the first respectability, meekly kneeling at the feet of the Apostie of Temperance, to receive his blessiog, and bringing him thelr little ones, whom he was always glad tosee. The despatch with which he touched the heads of bis audience as they kneeled in groups, snd re- peated the words of the pledge after him, was truly wonderful. He always estimated the numbers who had “taken the pledge,” yy the length of time it took to get through with the ceremony. For whole days together in some of the churches. and late at night at his lodg- ings, did this indefatigable man pursuy bis vocation.— Some of the aristocracy of Ireland took him by the hand, as the greatest benefactor of thecountry. Among the distinguished men that joined his cause, were the judges of the land. and the clergy of all denominations. Sir Philip Crampton, the tirst lawyer in Ireland, Judge Crampton, and Lord Trimbleston were among bis fol- lowers. Even in England, which he visited in 1843 and 1844, he was received with the most unbounded enthu- slasm. The Earl of Stanhope was the first nobleman who took the pledge; and in honor of the occasion, a set of quadrilies were published, bearing hislordship’s name. Lord Shrewsbury was also a prominent follower of Father Mathew. Many of the Catholie priesthood in Ireland were not friendly to him, and Mr. O’Connel never liked him — Both the arch-agitator and the clergy, as a body, were jealous of bis intuence and his fame. | Hi ‘politician, or if he had any leaning, it appeared to be on the conservative side. in support of the existing order of things, for he believed the evils of the countr: were social, and not politi Recently he lost muol of his popularity by accepting a pension from gov- ‘though he made considerable sum of money by the sele of the medals which were made for him at Birmingham, bis payeling expenses were very ty and he wus very ready with bis purse to support a weak temperance society. He frequently, too, made presents of silver, and even of gold medals, which, no doubt, tended to dimiuieh his funds, ‘there was movement some time since eet on foot to raise him a testimonial, and aconsiderable sum of money was subscribed — There was much discussion as to what the nature of this testimonial ought to be. Some were for erecting & monument, some for purchasing for him an estute. But nothing effectual was done, and the potato famine intervened, and knocked the project on the head. No doubt it was the extreme pressure of financial difficulties that induced him to accept the goverument pension. A writer in a late number of the Dublin Uni- versity Magazine, observes:—* How have these labors been requited? stripping him oi his private for- tune, and hampering him with debt; for. unlike all other reformers of this age, those philanthropists of the platform, with sounding sentiment and selfish pur- pores, Mr. Mathew has lost bis means by his labors for the people, and embittered his life by the pressure of heavy pecunlary responsibilities. The pension of £300 per annum only keeps Up ‘an ssrurauice on his life, effected for his creditors. For five years speech-making in free trade agitation, that pure and unselish being, Kichard Cobden. netted about £60,000, And Cobden was paid just as if no on had ever done anything for free trade, though th ire historian of this time must record, that, in point of fact, William Huskisson did more than a dozem of Cobdens to carry out free trade principles; for the Manchester agitator came upon the public after dinburgh and Westminster Reviews bad rapped t! round on which our écono- mical 4 ‘tem had depended in the minds of the read- {og public—after Colonel Thompson had written his Auti-Corn Law Catechism, which alone was worth thousand of Cobden’s flippant specches—: English phicoahical radicals had familiarized public for years with the doctrines of free trade! Again, Mr. O'Connell was paid three or four times os much by his agitation shop as he could have possibly earned at the Irish bar. He said himeelf he used to get £6.000 a@n- num by his profession, but that was a monstrous exaggeration—it was simply ® bounce—for it is well known tbat such an income is not to be earned at the Inieh bar, where the fees are extremely small, and, be- sides, the Agitator never was in a large equity business. Father Matbew’s private resources, not very large, con- sisting chiefly of legacies from relations, he cheerfully expended in the temperance cause. He was left a dis- tillery at Castle Lake, in Tipperary, with a good deal of money. He broke it up, at a vast loss to himself, and refused a large rent for it, when it was offered to be taken by parties in a distillery. He had one brother embarked in distilling; one of bis sisters was married to an eminent distiller; and another brother was mar- ried toa lady whine family were extensively engaged | in Ue pa nufucture of whiskey. But, of the commércial injury his own friends and kindred must sufler from the cause of temperance —regardless of his own pecuniary losses, he entered on his course of exertion, and never slackened in his toil. One ciream- stance in this movement of Father »M: was very | remarkable, The “ Liberator” was by no means one of its most ardent admirers. A jealousy of all who threatened to rival his influenee was a mrrked feature in that gentleman’s character, as his treatment of Lord Cloveurry, Mr. Shiel, Mr. Sharman Crawford, or even such mob orators as Jack Lawless and FeargusO’Convor, tix at various times, The moral miracle of Father vatbew distracted the attention of the myriad dupes, ith the eyes of faith at the giit- tering bubble of Repeal, with its rainbow hues. Father Mathew was a rival “Liberator,” of a greater and nobler kind ; and the glare of the Conciliation Hall system, mock gutter and theatrical varnish, might tinsel, and cease to be admired. It was no wonder, therefore, that O'Connell liked Father Mathew! To the editor of one of the Repeal organs he said, “ You are making much of Mathew!’ and in various ways he q insinuated his opinions about the worthy raise, in public, he yave the worthy Fath Vf for Joseph Surface was + adeptin the art of substi sentiments words for deeds, flaming speeei at the meeting in Dublin, got up by Peter Purcell, for raising @ testimonial to Father mat! After the Duke of Leiuster had put down his name for one hun- dred pounds, Peter. Purcell aiso gave in his for another who heretofore gazed hundred, whgn O’Conpell cried to one near him, “ What impuWence Peter bas! Put my name down for five pounds,” Shortly after Father Mathew’s retarn from England. Mr William O’Connor, ot Cork, erected a tower to him at his own residence, Mount Patrick. It is a beautiful and chaste specimen of the florid Gothic. interiorly be- jug embiematical of both countries in armorial bear ings. medallions and emblems, It commands a view over Fixty miles, taking in the Bantry ehain of moun- tains oud the harbor of Cork, with the wide Atlantic: the tower cost £2,000. Mr O'Connor also gave Hogan £350 for ® monument placed in Father Mathew’s eumetery. ‘The tower was built at the sole expense of Mr. U'Uon- nor, A more beauteous or snimated scene eould scarce be imagined than the place so judicivusly selected for the erection of the monument, The scevery in every direction from the commanding eminence of Mount i atvick i¢ of surpassing beauty and attraction. Stand- ing On the opposite side of the intended building, the Iandrcape ip front is the most varied and ro- mantic that can be presented in any other postion from Which the unrivalled seenery that sacrounds the © beautinul city? mighs be witnessed. The lovely and fertile valley of Glanmire, with itsrich plea- | Affairs in Oalifornia—Interesting Items og tations and handsome demesnes, extended far re in the rear. and 1n front the eultivated land of the little and it Island stre' along to the left, in- terseeted in several places by the estuaries from Mahon, which spreads its broad and plecid surface in the foreground, studded with many a noble craft. Still further in the distance may be discerned the noble Barbor of Cove, with the forts of Spike and Haulbow- line; and to the eastward, an extensive range of ceun- try terminating in a @ine view of Youghal bay. To the right the city seen to much advantage, and the « pleasant waters of the river Lee” can be traced along their devious course, through a rich and lovely valley. almost from the romantic ae whence they spring. Indeed in every direction the prospect is most chanting. and the chan; o3 hues of the luxuriant fo- linge at the opporite banke of the river, gives a pleasing and almost panoramic effect to the contrasted verdure of the fields and shrubberivs that surround many of the splendid and tasteful residences which spread over the face of the country. ‘The tower was opened in November, 1846, being the anniversary of laying the foundation stone. The in- tention of this testimonial is to commemorate the kind to Father Mathew by the Londoners, upon the occasion of his first tempe- apartment in the tower, that may be cireular, it sixteen feet ‘are in Gothic style, the up- per portions being filled with stained glass The win- dow frames aud cases are of fluted oak, and the latte: are surmounted with carved heads; over these is some splendidly executed stucco work, which is continued along the entire ceiling, and gives the a ent a classic air. In a niche between two of the windows, stands, on a handsome rosewood pedestal, and covered with a glass shade, an exqusite marble bust Rev. T. Mathew, by Hogan; and above thi the late Bishop, Rev Dr. Murphy. This apartment is also adorned by @ massive chimney-piece. on the front of which isa small bai elievo figure of Father Ma- thew. holding Britsnnia and Erin by either hand, sur rounded by the emblems of both eountrier; and’ from the centre of the celling hangs a very beautiful chan- lier. ‘Two years ago, Father Mathew was one of the cav- dates for the vacant bishoprick of Cork, and we be- lieve he obtained the highest number of votes; but an influence was used against him at Rome, and re. presentations made to his Holiness the Pope, that th Office was given to the next worthy. It has been sta- ted that after the election, and in anticipation of a ratification in his favor, be invited all the clergy of Cork and its vicinity to a sumptuous banquet. Wines of the choicest vintage and most costly description flowed in abundance, and ¢ “the mountain dew’? had an honored place on the table. Use was made of this againet him. But it ought to be recollected, that Father Mathew never adopted the cynical principle of refusing brandy. or whiskey, or wine, to those who de- redit. Many of his best friends rejoiced at his de- feat. though the country generally was indignant at it. Had he been made a bishop. it could not have added one iota to his greatness, while the duties of such an office would necessarily have interfered completely with bis peculiar ealling. He bad labored for, some time, under severe illness, induced. we believe, by paralysis, and that was brought on by excessive ment ‘and bodily exertion, He used to beast of his robust frame and ruddy countenance, as & specimen of a water drinker; but heis now close upon 60 years of age, and his venerable head isgrey. Nothing canexceed the insinuating grace of his gentlemanly manners or the sweetness of his Munster brogue, re- perp it is by education and a highly cultivated in- In Father Mathew, the Catholic priest is completel lost in the,Christian, To kim Catholics and Trotest- ants are of equal interest. ‘They are mon. Again, no man ever evinced @ more disinterested zeal. He has spent all that he bad of his own, and reduced to bank- ruptey a brother-in-law who was a distiller. His own brother, & distiller, died suddenly in the prime of life. leaving a large family to be previded for. His death is raid to have been hastened by the reduced state of his business oe this retorm. Yet this man, and other branches of the family, which was particular. ly connected with the wine and spirit trade, supplied Mr. Mathew with large sums of money for the prosecu- tion of this work, The circumstance is beautiful be- ee ex sion, Mr. Mathew holds the distillery and lands, of about five hundred acres, of his late brother. He bas had mapy offers tor the building, at a large rent, fora distillery, which he has refused; but he hopes to let it soon for & cotton or carpet manufactory. Thus. suffering himself, and innocently causing his nearest connections to sufier, Father Mathew goes on his way, as if there could be no care in his heart, while he is expelling itfrom others. Some time ago, on hear- ing that Mr. Mathew had incurred debts on this ac- count, which hampered hii subscription was raised with creditable alacrity, and were cancelled. But he isatill at work without sufficient means, and with- out a provision for his old age Itis difficult to account for the great success of the “apostle of temperauee”’ ‘upon ordinary principles fe is modest amd unassum- ing, and bas no ambition, except the noble one ef doing good. It maybe said that he had a very impulsive Public to deal with—a people that actually, spite of his own protestations, believed that he could perform miracles, and touched his clothes, in the assurance of some virtue flowing to them. But nobody else over succeeded as he did, and why the people believed him, above ary other man, to be commissioned of heaven for the work of temperance, has never been satistacto- rilyexplained There is one secret of success in great men,which he possessed in a high degree, aud that thusiasm for his vocation. He was thoroughly in ear- nest. His eloquence is not. of the there is a persuasive simplicity and directne: that befits bis mission and ebaracter His style has been cempared to that of the apostle Paul. It cannot be expected that the same success will at- tend his labers in this country as in the old world, though, God knows, he is as much wanted here as an} where, Thetime of his arrival is not the most propi- tious, for, in this blazing weather, most people have gat the idea that brandy cannot be dispensed with; and, certain it is, thet muny die from drinking cold water, when their bodies are heated. If his pledge was the rate as that of the New York Catholic Temperance Association, there would be little difficulty. That pledge, as given by the Very Rev, Felix Varela, is as fallow :— Ijdo solemn- ly promise to avoid fore \ perance, ani should it be necessary, in order to attain this object. to abstain totally from all intoxica- ting liquors, 1 do hereby pledge myself to abstain from every one of them. I al- £0. promise, by my ad- joe wud ex- ample, to in- duce others to do the same, This is conditional. Father Mathew’s is absolute and unconditional. We copy it from one of his silver me- given py him to an Irish Pretestant youth, seven # wgo, who has religiously kept it ever since:— PLEDGE. “] promise jto abstain frem all intoxicating drinks, except ured medicinally, and by order of a medical man, and to diecountenance the cause and practice of intemperance.”” INAUGURATION OF JaRED Sparks, aS PResiveNt or Haxvarp Coiieor.—The inauguration of Ja- red Sparks, LL. D.,a8 President of Harvard College, took Lapetd onne'4 afternoon, with the usual cere- monies and festivities. It was a delightful day, though very warm, and the concourse of persons assembled to witness the ceremonies and enjoy the festivities, was very large. An interesting \agcenres ceremony was performed in the forenoon. by the students, It was that of plant- | ing ® tree, in commemoration of the occasion. The students went In procession, acesmpanied by the Bri- ade band, to the dwelling of Mr. Sparks, where, after hey had complimented his lady, by presenting her witht a handrome bouquet. they were joined by him, and roceeded te the College Yard, where, in front of the Iniversity Hall, the tree was to be planted. On their the proccesion stopped at ex-Prvsident Eve- ‘ted a bouquet to bis lady.and were address- ‘im in his usual felicitous The oe by ‘the senior class, T! irkr addressed the students. proposing that the tree should be called the Tree of the Class of 1849, and ex- preseed a hope that it might grow so that if inauguration should take place om as wari this, it pe give shade te the assembie avd that there might be a corresponding gr: the influence of the clu ss of 1849. shortly to be gra- dusted from this venerable institution. ‘The exereisres of inauguration took place in the church. which was not fuficlentiy eapacious to ac- ccmmodate the crowd of ladies and gentlemen which bad assembled A procession, composed of under resident graduades. members of of the col was form ebureb. the et ei house, and the officials and invited guests, the jatform. F Al « voluntary on the , by Mr. Webb, and the singing of “Gloria,” by a cholee choir of students, @ prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Walker. ‘The ceremony of inducting the new President into office waa then performed by his excellency Governor Briggr. Havivg prevented Mr Sparks with the key? a charter, and reals of the corporation, Gover ¢ Brigge addresred him.— Boston Trav , June 21. Tue Mary Leoistarure on Staveny In THE Instrict or Corumpia.—In the Maine House ot Representatives. on Wednesday last. the following re- solve wax passed by 112 yeas to 14 pays:— “Whereas. the people of Maine slavery with feclings of prefound abhorrence. as conflicting with the great principles of freedom aud free government, detri- wental to political progress. and ought not to be upheld or ravetioned in the capital of our glorious Union, the very ranctoary of liberty; therefore, ~ Resolved, ‘hat our Benat ad Representatives in Congress be requested to use their utinost influence w abolich slavery and the slave trade in the Distriet of Columbia, by all constitutional means”? A bear was killed North Twin Dam, Me.,® few daystinee whieh measared7 fe when drecsed weighed 640 poun Inteliig: nce. ‘We have received a large file of the Alta Oali- fornia, a newspaper published in San Francisco, to the Ist ult., from which we extract the follow- ing items, for the purpose of giving our readers a bird’s eye view of that interesting country. We give a mélange of business notices, advertisements, editorials, &c., &c. Artenv.—The undersigned has several lots in San Franeisco for sale, at from 500 to 10, dollars each. Also, two dwelling houses, Allof which will be sold for account of ies, who must realize the gold dust or coin, to meet their eo ments. C. V. Git..esrie, Conveyaacer, Portsmouth sq. Extract from a letter, dated Sackamento Crry, April 14, 1849. “ Squire Wheeler hasjust come in with the news that Richard Johnsen, and ® man named Wood, both of Oregon, with three others, have been killed bythe In- dians on the Middle Fork. Some men were few ince. ery rich and exten- between Sutter's mill and the 8, thing four pounds each, are said to have been feund; but this is probably an exag- geration,”’ Extract from a letter, dated “ Benicia, April 7, 1849. “Yuba is entirely deserted. There may possibly be five families on the whole river. There is plenty of Dn there, but diggers became dissatisfied with 26 and dollars per day The greater number have gone South.” Svrcipe.—John Whiley, an American and a carpen- ter by trade, formerly from New York, but recently from the Sandwich Islands, was found dead in his bed at the City Hotel, on the morning of the 12th instant, From tne fact that he had purchased considerble quan- tities of laudanum of late, and the appearance of the body, it is preeumed that he committed suicide. Bewane or Attoys any Sreutex.—By the arrival of the Swallow, from Mazatlan, a gentlemen of this place bas received the following extract of a letter from the branch house of Jecker, Torre & Co., city of Mexico “We have just been made acquainted by attaches to two of the embassies to this government, that they had reeently recelved positive information, that from se- veral ports in the United States packages of worthless metal, worked to imitate the te found in the placer of Alta California, had been shipped for the ports on that coast; we therefore advise you to exercise great i in your future purchases of this kind of bul- un, Every person who is dealing in gold, shouldlook out for this kind of fraud. It is most likely that the base metal or alloy will be mingled with pure gold, and close scrutiny is necessary to secure the public and indivi- duals trom imposition. Latest rrom tHe Mines.—In the failure, from some unaccountable cause, of our regular correspondence from the mines, we are compelled to make up an arti- ele from the meagre and unauthenticated particulars in general circulation. In most of the rivers wh the process of (Seong dig- ging is carried on, the wate: profitably In most of the till too high to work Well rewarded, though. we ba jggings the searchoris fe Dou ertained any precive information as to the quantities extracted. ‘We understand that many of the new comers at sorely disappointed, and some from the United States are about to return in the California. We believe their Gisappolutment does not ‘follow 40 mueh from any doubts they may as to the existence of t peerd quantities of the precious ore, as from the life of toil, fee and privation to which the gold hunter issub- ject 4 ‘he most reliable accounts state the number of per- sons actually engaged in the mines at about eight thousand; and probably one-half of these are Ame- rican, and en sdditional eighth Californians, The fecling is very general among the Americans and Cali- fornians that foreigners should not be allowed to di: for gold. They think thet they alono should be entitled to the advantages of the mines, and they believe that such course would secure the permanent prosperity of the country, by preventing the mines from swallow- ing up its whole productive industry. Public mectings on the subject are talked of, and itis proposed that memorials be sent to Congress, requesting a law grant- ing permits to dig, and authorizing such permits to be ‘given to none but American citizens There has been considerable difficulty in different tions of the mines between the whites and Indians, it is impossible to say who were the aggressors in the first inetance; but it is no doubt true that the whites are becoming impressed with the belief that it will be absolutely necessary to exterminate the savages before they can labor much longer in the mines with security. ‘wo weeks since we published an account of the murder of tive Oregonians by the Iudians, on the Middle Fork, and gave the names of two of the mon killed We beve since learned that the names ot the other three were Robinson, Thompson, and English. On the receipt of this intelligence at the Saw Mill, & warty of twenty-five Oregonians went in pursuit of the foalcan and came upon @ large rancheria on Weber's creek. A fight occurred, in which some fitewn ortwenty Indians were killed, and fifty or sixty taken prisoners. ‘The prisoners were driven down to Culloma, where all but seven were released. About sundown the seven risoners made @ concerted attempt at eseape, when ve of them were shot, and two succeeded in getting away. We hear a. few complaints of sickness, but generally, we believe, the health of the miners is goud. Acciwentatty Dnownen.—We learn, verbally, that Hugh Agnew, smith. and formerly @ private in Company H. York Regiment, was ntally druwued in the Sacramento river, at Sutter's embarca- dero, a few duys since. He was originally from Albany, N_Y., where we believe he now has @ mother and other relatives. DsatH —Mr. Hans L. Borkholm, s passenger, died of consumption, 121h February. 68 daye out, lat. 40 17. 8 5 Yong. £3. 45. W., on board of the American bark Whitom, Gelsten, master, from New York for San Francisco. Notice —Having been informed, from various sources, of the great suffering and needy condition of many of those deluded and thoughtless persons, who, in viola~ tion of their plighted faith to their country, have de- serted from the Pacific squadron, since the 9th of October of this year, and who are now paying the pe- palty of their transgression, under the combined suf- fering of disease, famine, and exposure toan inclement winter; and that a of said deserters, truly repent- ing their rash and ill-judged act of desertion, would return to their allegiance and their ships, but the fear ofthe penalty which the law might im; hereby say to all such persons, who are c! with no other offence against the laws ot the navy than that of desertion—great as is the enormity—re- immediately to your éuty, and you will have no cause to regret your confidence in my clemency and forbearance. Tuomas Ar. C. Jonzs, Commander-in-chief U.8 Naval Forces, Pacific Ocean. San Francisco, December, 1848 1-tf Orriciat Noticr.—All persons are, by law, forbid taking horses or cattle from any rancho in the district of San Francisco, without the permission of the owners, or other lawful authority. J. M, Leavenwontn, Chief Mag., D.S.F. R. Ripcer, Justice of the Camp. San Francisco, February 1, 1849, 6-tf Faom this pate, Hotel at Suttersville. GEORGE McDOUGAL & GO. Suttersville, March 16, 1849. 12-tf Leeann 4 Tan pd, Fide ish at Suttersville for the reception of goods , a GEO. MeDOUGAL & CO. Suttersville, March 15, 1649, 12-tf Sutrensvirte, Removar. George MeDougal & Co. have removed the embarcadero to Suttersville. BSuttersville, March 22, 1849, 12-¢f Crx Hunpaee Men wanted to wood near Sutters- ville. G. MoDOUGAL & CO. Buttersville, March 22, 1849. 12-tf ‘Tnx Srramnoat J. A. Sutter will commence running ittersville on the let of July GEO. McDOUGAL a. Noticx.—The “ Mormon Mining Association,” having picked two dams, wiih ge piew to change. ihe Pre- ed two & view to cl sent bed or current of the American Fork of the Sacramento river, near or at ‘Mormon Is- 4,” and being at. present unable to go on with raid work by reason of freshets, hi adjourned further prorecution of the same until the first of Jui or until the weather and water will admit of a renew: of the work, All persons are therefore notitied that the members of said association, (being entitied to the exclusive benefit of all cig he other advantages ac- eruing from raid roy will yw nO person under any pretence whatever to interfere in any way with said work or the ground connected therewith, inasmuch as they | i aia to resist all encroachments upon their nights, The above is published by order of the Assosiation. CHAS. MACKAY, Pree’t. Jamrs Queen, Treas, and Seo'y, ‘April 12, 1849. 14-tf Sursnion Hovsx Fnaue for sale, enquire of ‘A. POLLAKD, Clay street. April 17, 1849. 16-tf R&S After two weeks silence, from want of printing paper, we are bn before the public. We are happy to ray that we have now made such arrangements as will prevent any interruptions in future, ‘To do this, however, and to insure the continuation of the paper during tho summer season, we have been obit to rnise the price of yearly subseription to twelve dollars. “we again call the attention of readers te our adver- tising supplement, this day published, Dixp—At the rancho of George Yount, Esq., in Nay Valley, om the lath of February last, of disease Joun Gan He was formerly in the 4 military service, A large elrele of mintances lament his loss. 8t. Louis papers please copy, ‘We might gwe much more matter of this kind; but the above is sufficient to give a bird’seye view of Calitornia. James Collagin, James Wiley, James Conwell and Thomas Li were killed in Uhiladelphia on Monday cvening last, by the caving in of a bank in Spring Gar- den dirtriet, Our Baltimore Correspondence. Baxtmmors, June 22, 1849. Hottest Day of the Season—Tribute of Respect— Price’s Trial—The Markets, &c. Yesterday was the hottest day ot the season; the lowest point of the mercury being 85, and the highest 93. This morning, at 8 o’clock, however, the thermometer stands 5 degrees higher than it was at the same time yesterday; consequently, present prospects are that we will be longing for the cool weather of yesterday before night, which, at the time, was thought to be unbearable. The clerks in the Post Office, yesterday, pre- sented a pair of silver pitchers and salver to James Buchanan, Esq., on his retiring from the head of the establishment. The presentation was made by Mr. O’Brien, and in his reply Mr. B. paid a frowing tribute to the character of Mr. Maddox, 18 successor, Whom he characterised asa gen- tleman of high and pure principles, and every wa: eae by enlarged experience and ability to fut. | the duties of his important post with honor to himself and usefulness to the community. Messrs, Pitts & Preston, the counsel for John Price, charged with the murder of Geo. Campbell, yesterday, the day on which the trial was to com- mence, threw up the case. The cause is said to be a difficulty as to the fee which his counsel were to receive from the father of the prisoner. General Thomas, of Maryiand, has issued a proclamation, officially announcing the death of ex-President Polk, and after paying a brief and pone tribute to his many virtues, recommends the people ot the several cities and towns to as- semble and adopt such measures as may be deem- ed best todo honor to the memory of the de- ceaged. ; m ‘There were two deaths in our city yesterday from drinking cold water, one of which ‘was an Irish emigrant named Walsh. He had just arrived here in the steamboat from Philadelphia, and after hunting for his friends, returned to the boat with- out finding them, quite exhausted with the heat.— He drank atumbler of cold water, and in a few hours was dead. Flour is rather depressed. Sales cay of 600 bbls. Howard street, at $4 50, and 2,000 city mills at $4 6234. Corn meal $275 « $2734. Rye flour, $8. Grain is heavy; sales ot red wheat at 080. to $1; white $1 08 $108.’ Corn is comewhat depressed; ‘sales to 8 con- siderable extent of white at 60c. a 52c., and yollow at 6c. 67. Oats 250. © 280. Rye 6c. Provisioas are very quict; mess pork is selling at $11, and prime ‘4 Bacon—Sider, 6c. a 6X0.; assorted, bic. a BAC0. per ib. for shoulders; hams, 7c. 8 9}¢c. Lard, 6Xc. a 7c. per 1b., in bbls. and kegs, Whiskey is dull, at 200. a 2lc, in bhds. and bois, From Kineston, Jam.—By the arrival of the brig Sarah Vose, Captain Burns, from Kingston, Jam., we are in receipt of our files of the Morning Journal, to the 26th ult. only items of interest :— The revenue continues to decline, The import du- tes, for the quarter ending the Sth of April, amount to 27,809, against £32,128 for the corresponding quarter of last year, and are less by £2,000 than for the Januai quarter. The decrease of the half year ending Ap: Oth last, compared with 1848, is £12,232, The stamps for the quarter ending 6th Ape, are less than for the corresponding quarter of 1848, by £381; for the month of April they ure in excess of she like period in 1848, £212. ‘The nett decrease for the half year, compared with the half year of 1848, is £1,056, The ‘Treasurer had also been enabled to meet all the more pressin; claims against the public, excluding the loans ani debta.due and becoming due, for the payment of which no provision has been made. Court of Policy of British Guiana has again been adjourned, sine die, by his Excellency Governor Barkly, the court having refused to pass the civil list, for the payment of the salaries of the public officers In the Governor’s address to the court, on the occasion, he says :—‘Having now, therefore, exhausted every effort te induce the court to provide the supplies né- cessary for the safety of the country, and the majority deliberately refused, for the eighth time, I believe, during the prosent session, to proceed, upon one ples or another, with the estimates submitted to them in April 1848, !am under the deplorable necessity of again The annexed are the journing this court, 80, I pro- test, in the face of he colony, against being considered responsible for the conse- quences which may ensue.” Brookiyn City Intelligence. Oreninc tHe City Hatt—Recerties Dayv.—Y ester- day was the auspicious day appointed by the Common Council at tho last session, for the opening of the pre- cinets of the City Hall, to await the inspection and ap- probation of the fair ladies of Brooklyn. In accord- ance, the ladies mustered strongly, in no mean show of femenine endowments, sparkling in all the lustres of Chinian silke, and radiant with smiles of healthful beauty, and a number of the city fathers attended to receive them, and exhibit to them the beauties of the new building, as well as to explain the various uses the rooms were occupied for. Among those most assiduous and polite in the dircharge of their duty, were the two bacbelor members of the board—Aldermen Hawxzhurst and Lefferts—who seemed to vie with each other in their efforts to entertain and instruct the fair visitants. After viewing and inspecting the whole tenement, the ladies, on invitation, repaired to the Governor’s Room, where a sumptuous and excellent repast, prepared in accordance with the weather, consisting of 1ee-creams, lemonade ike, etc. ete., was ready for disposal. The ladier, without further ceremony, partook of the hos- itality of the elty proffered to them, and devoured ice-cream and sponge cake to their heart's content, much refreshed, no doubt, in the present state of the weather, by the’ treatmeut prescribed. Mueh appro- bation was clicited from the visitants, who expressed universal satisfaction with tho arrangements of the building, and the affair wound up in « manner which reflects great credit upon those who managed the affairs; the table was decorated with some magnificent bouque! Several distinguished gentlemen attended the fete, among whom were Judge Morse, ex-Mayor Hall, Truman Smith, Charles C, Betts, John B. King, John 'D. Law- rence and Dr. Goodrich, the health physician; the latter gentleman seeming somewhat to conflict with the pre- soriptive practice of physicians, who exclude ice-cream in cholera times, oxcept when taken with a sprinkling of eau-dé-vie, by belng very sesiduous in assisting the ia- dies to the'same, minus the brandy, (the affuir being strictly on the teetotal principle.) The celebration continued till dark, when the ladies dispersed to their respective homer, with an evident smile of satisfaction depicted on thelr countenances. The Mayor shook bands with all the ladies, who were prorented individu ally to him, and used all endeavors in his power, to pro- mote the comforts of these present on the occasion. Inquest.—An inquest was held at the Navy Yard, esterday. by the Coroner, on the body of » man nam Patrick ichael, who died from a stroke of the sun, on board the United States ship of war North Carolina. Verdict of the jury inaccordance with the above facts. Cinxuit Cour’ Before Judge Morse.—In the caseof Arent Scbuyler and Elizabeth, his wife, Schuyler. ag Joseph C. Ashley, was put off for the term. the defendants giving security for the payment of $1,000, in consideration of such postponement. Charles W. Lynde agt. Tunis 1’, Cowenhoven —This cause, by consent of both parties, wasargued before the court, instead of a jury, Ihe Judge reserves his decl- sion for s future day. Crty Count.—Before Judge Greenwood and Aldermen Peet and Spies.—In the case of Captai dicted for grand larceny, reported yes were unable to agree, and were disc then announced that there would be no more trials by jury this term. Special business will, however, be at- tended to to-day, und the sentences of the prisoners convicted will be announced. S General Sessions. Before Judge Uishoefer and Aldermen Franklin and Jackson. June 22—Trial for Grand Lareeny.—A man nemed William Barker was called to trial, on a charge of grand larceny, ix baving, on the Sth of April last, stolen a quantity of clothing, valued at $35, the property of Charles Leighton, of No, 10 Park place. & pocket handkerchief were found upon the prisoner, and were recognived by Mr. Leighton, as part of the | ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowrny Tuearae —The excellent drama of the “Power of Gold,” which has always been so finely received on the Bowery stage, was performed, last evening, before a very intelligent and numerous audience ; and never was it played better. The prin- cipal, or, at all events, the most prominent part, is sustained by Mr. Gilbert, than whom there are few better actors on the stage. He is always most perfectly prepared with his part; and his just eon- ception evecy character he assumes, makes @ due impression on his hearers. Miss Wemyss, as Es- ther. also won much applause. Never have we seen & More exeellent company got together than the one now attached to the Bowery. The “ Power of Gold” passed: off with much applaure. as did also the amusing musi- cal farce of the “Female Massaroni,” and the ever plearing equestrian drama of “ Maseppa.” To-night, 8 capital bill for Saturday evening, will be presented— “The 8e1 it’s wife,’ one of the most interesting dramas of the day, will be played; the farce of the “ Beoret,”’ the fifth act of “ Richard m” in whieh the young Denins appear te such advantage; « ballet di- vertisement, and the romance of “ Timour the Tartar.’? Broapway Turatre.—The engagement of the Mon- plaisirs, at the Broadway theatre, is drawing to a elose, this evening being the last but one of thelr engage- ment, when will be produced the first act of the grand ballet cal “Greek Triumphs,” in which severa fae tableaux are formed, and quite a number of mi- it evolutions gone through with, by fifty female warriors. The favorite ballet of “Aurora,” and the a divertisse: it of Foletta,” will also be pro- d. Tothe f the agile art, Mons. Monplal- sir's di id he in- i's | hae pumerous beauties, creases the opinion in his favor at cach re-appearance. The performances of this evening will paceraily. atteed 8 good opportunity to witness the beauties of the bal- let; and, as the "peo engagement closes 60 g00n, We have no donbt the attendance will be large. Nationa, Tueatae.— Notwithstanding the warm weather last evening, Mr. Booth bad a very fair attend- ance at his benefit, and the various entertainments passed off well. The first piece was the “ White Horse of the Peppers; Mr. Macarthy and Mr. Booth playing Gerald Pepperand Major Mansfeldt. We have seen | these two parts played. in other times, most admirably, Arcarf and | property stolen from him, The jary found the prisoner | wilty of petit lareeny only, and the court sentenced im to the penitentinry for six month: Tried and Acquitted.—Robdert Williams, charged with grand larceny, in stealing $45 worth of clothing from No. 2 Broad’ nd @ young German named Auguste Botties, charged with burglary and grand larceny, were tried ; but the evidence not m the indictmenta, ‘The court then ing, at 11 o'elee! Superior Court. Before Judge Vanderpoel. Juny 22.—D. H. Racket vs, Van Benschoten & De Mott — This was an action of replevin, to try the right of the parties to a quantity of hourehold furniture. The plaintiff claimed under a mortgage, and the defendant under a judgment against the mortgagor, Sealed ver- dict to-morrow morring. Before Uhief Justice wes June 22,.—John Rudderou et al. vs. F. 8. Hunting et als.— Thiswas an action on a promissory note for Sito, the signature was admitted. Itappeared the note was given for 16 boxer of eye t, which defendant alleges waa rold as * Thompeon’s Eyo Water,” but upon unpack- ing. turned out te be spurious, ‘The jury, under the direction of the Court, found @ verdict tor the plain- Uff, reserving to the def its the right to appeal. Naumers ve. Graham.—This was an action for libel. Judgment was allowed to pass by defendant, and in- uest taken this morning. The jury rendered a ver- dee for the plaintiff for $10,000. A recent eensus of South Carolina shows a large in- crease in population in the last nine years, and feel scarcely warranted in making comparison: whieh, us the saying goes, “are odious,” — Booth Mansfeldt was a very funny piece of acting. His asto- nishment at the country and the people, and his wild goore chase for Ballygarth, were all very amusing. jeymour, as Phelim, was much applauded, and Irish songs were well received. The ever popular “Three Years After,’ and the rest of the entertain- ments, passed off well. To-night, a first-rate bill will be presented—“ Jonathan Bradford,” “Three Years After,” and “Simpson & Co” All the members of the company will appear in these pieces. Bunton’ Tueatne.—Last evening the successful dra- matic version of the novel of Dombey and Son was per- formed at this theatre. The house, considering the season, was well attended, @ proof that Burton's man- agement has, throughout the entire season, given the utmost satisfaction to the thousands who frequented his establishment. We have so often spoken of the respective talents of the excellent stock com at- tached to this theatre, that wo mustconfine ourselves now to one obeervation, namely, that on the fourth of July Burton will prove that “ Kichard’s himself again,” by all that indefatigable exertion can do, to produce every novel feature that can please his host of patrons, We hope Brougham’s genius, during the recess, inspire him with mind to present to our citizens many site: happy productions, such as we have already seen ‘om him. Cuniety’s Minstuers will, Soda give their usual Saturday afternoon concert, as weil their regular evening one; and, om both occasions, the programme will be full and’ varied. The voyage musical, the Ethiopian ditties of ail kinds, grave and gay, senti- mental and eomie, the violin aud banjo solos, dancing, &o , cannot fail to please all who hear them. CastLx Ganven.—The novel features of concert and dane: m to take well with our citizens, as this thea- tre of amusement is visited every evening by at least two thousand perso We are not curpelest at this, as Heiser, always alive to please the patrons of his es- tablishment, has, at present. employed some of the first musicians of the day. ‘The Distins are well known for their musical celebrity; also the excellent mustoal com- pany, the Germania band, ‘hove inspiriting quadrilles, executed as they always are with the utmost selence and harmony, bave so impressed their hearers, that wherever they are announeed te perform, some of the test crities and musical connoisseurs in the United jtates are sure to be present, In addition tothe soul- inspiring touches of these aceomplished musicians, many vocalists of great talent contribute te fill ap the measure of bappiness enjoyed each evening by the thousands who nightly visit this charming retreat.— We are pleased te see that our suggestion regarding the order whieh should be preserved on the floor, dur- ing ee hour of dancing, has been strictly attended te, as last evening the entire amusements passed of with such order and regularity, as to please the visiters of this City of Cypreas in New York. Axotnsr Wonvrr.—We are soon to be astounded by the necromantic perform: of Mr. McAllister, who spears atthe Broadway theatre on Tuesday evening. It Is said that his magical performances were wonder- ful indeed; and that so enchanted were the frequenters of the Tacon theatre, Havana, with his doings, that they kept him for eight nights, on the occasion of his late beg ipcinp-b by there, playing to crowded houses,— There is no doubting that Mr. McA. will become a great favorite. Our nei ors of Havana are somewhat fas- tidtous; and the fact of their having so long patronised the new magician, is a guarantee of his excellence. City Intel * Sun Staoxes.—Y esterday there were six cases of sun stroke in thia city, and two in Brooklyn navy yard. Two of their names were John Lunny, ‘These men were labore: heat of the sun and drinking cold water, they are all dead—four at the city hospital, and two others, on whom the corcner bas held inquests, No doubt there are other cases of which we have not yet heard. Viotation or an Act or Concarss.—The steamboat Harlequin was libelled this morning, and taken posses- sion of by the United States Marshal. for a violation of the act of Congress of July 7. 1838. for neglecting to have her boilers, wachinery and hull inspected, in pur- suance of the requirements of the act. Litenany Laxceny.—A most flagrant theft was per- petrated on.the evening of the 2ist, or early on the morning of the 22d of June, inst, by some individual who got into the conversation room of the Society Library, in Broadway. and stolv from it: frame an an- cient and curious relic—a Proclamation of Governor Andross, dated from Remmaquid, in New England, and printed at Boston, in 1688. ‘his dovument is valuable for its historical interest, having reference to the inva- sion of England by William III, and calling on the peo- ple of New England to resiet any attempt on the part of the Hollanders to seduce them from their allegianee. It is also remarkable, as a specimen of early American typography, and wa: prmeated to the library by the late Major Popham. ¢f revoluti«nary memory. The rage for collecting literary and hixtorical curiosities has becn Increasing in this country. uatil, whether from motives of mere cupidity, or the unnatural desire for poseexeing them, which is known as" Bibliomania,” the offence of stealing them has become notori prevalent. As the gratification of collectors chiefly consirts in the egotistical display of heir hoard, the miserable creature who obtains it surreptitiously is doomed, after all his mieapplied pains, to but asolitary and sorry enjoyment of bis ill-gotten treasures ; for the instant he exhibits them, he prociaims his owa infamy, He is even obliged to cancel er destroy them, lest, after his death, his heirs should receive the brand due to his own brow. Accrpent.—Michael Freish, a night scavenger, im th employ of John Vilbing. fell into the privy of house No. N10 Centre street, at 3 o’clock yesterday morning, end was attended by Dr. Jackson, aud sent to the hospital, 6th ward. Drari,—Yesterday afternoon, a man by the narue of Joseph Coakley, employed in a new building, No, 30 Oak street, fell’ from the econd story to ths ground. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where be died in about two hours afterwards. Avnotuer.—James Harper, a boatman, was seized with ¢ foot of Dover street, day about 2 M., and died before medical attendance ar- rived. "The body was takan to the almshouse yard. Drati From CHotera.—Policeman Reuben, clerk of Sth district, was attacked during Thursday night with cholera, and died yesterday morning about 7 o'clock, Accivrnt.—Last night, about 11 o’cloek, Jeremiah Eldridge. who had been confined to the house for the last two months, from an attack of brain fever, took ~ edvantege, when unwatehed, and jumped out of the recond story window of houre No. 76 West Broadway, striking on the back part of his head. He was ren to fail by officer Struble, who picked him up and imme- diately sent for a doctor. Dreapevt Acetpent.- inbabitants of Fourth sti of alarm, by The cause 7 o'clock last evening, the t were thrown into» state report, londer than cannon, ‘here had beea some cask: of aleobe! at Sageman’s door. corner of avenue B and Fourth street, who is @ spirit dealer, and @ little bey named Jobn Smith, of 602 Fourth street, set fire to it with » firecracker. Wis hand was blown and and he ran down the street to his home, orying ar der, mother, murder!” Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Daly. Jone 22 —Franklin Mapes, oy his next friend. ve. Wm. Peckham.—This was an action for assault and battery. ‘The defenee was, that the plaintiff had provoked the d-fendont, and that it wes a regular pitched battle. Sealed verdict to-morrow (this) mo ing. ° Movements of Individuals, The German republican, Mr. Frederic Hecker, has just arrived bere from his farm at Belleville, near St. ouls, He is urged to return to his native country, and to fight against tyranny, and for the independenee of bis own land) Many Germans are anxious to returm with him. He is at the Shakspeare Hotel. The annual catalogue of Georgetown College, Ken- tueky, just publiahed, shows # total of 165 students, The fostitution seems to continue to flourish, ander the efficient presidency of Key. Howard Maloom, D, D