The New York Herald Newspaper, March 17, 1851, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 6720. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, | paper again; and it retleety to the honor and credit | to esernce a few days for the public gon, its pote a of the prees of New Orleans, ‘hat ic such cases of | members might remain at the capi'el » «ufficient rials of Chaplin, avd the Havre de Grace | 1isastePto a contemporery, they generonsly come | time efier the bund! Bartimone, Maroh 16. 1861, ‘The trial of the cashier end the New York diractors will commence at Bel! ir shortly. General Chaplin will be called for trial to-morrow @t the Howard District Court It is still doubtful whether he will answer or forfeit his bail of twenty- one thourand dollars John Minor Botts has been unenimously nominated for Congress by the whig convention for the Riehmond etriot. Fire at Norfotk—Vessel Ashore, Noxroux, March 16, 1851, ‘The telegraph office and four other buildings on ‘Newton's wharf, were destroyed by fire last night. Schooner Monterey, ot Norfolk, from Charleston for Baltimore, went ashore one mile north of Cape Look- @ut,.the Tth inst Market. New Oa.xans, March 12, 1861. he sales of cotton on Tuseday evening were 3,000 bales at outside prices; middling. 9 210%. Whiskey wm proving ; the rales are 600 bbls. at 200. == Oar New Orie Correspoudence. New Oxueans, March 6, 1851. Duels m the Crescent Cuy— The Carwival—Great Fire—Jenny Lind, §c. The chivalric days of duelling seem to have re- vived with us again, notwithstanding the law which disenfranchised citizens of this State, if they fight with each other. Our constitution provides, however, that a citizen may fight with a foreigaer, or a citizen of another State. An affair of honor came off on the 24 inst., between two young cre- oles of this city, named Bouligay and Dupere — ‘The cause of the quarrel was an old family mat- ter, which previously had led toa meeting between the parties. On this occasion, they met at a ball, atthe Armory Hall, on the previous night, when he cause of the difficulty was renewed, and it re- eulted in Bouligny slapping Dupére’s face. A challenge passed on the spot, aud the parties met mext morning (Sunday). They fought at 40 yards, ‘with double barreled shot guns. At the first fire, Dupére was shot through the left arm, below the elbow, the ball breaking the bones in two places, passing through his breast, across his ribs, and lodging in his right side. Bouliguy was not hurt. ‘The parties are consequently disenfranchised ; but creole chivalry cares little ter that, so high is their false estimation of hon One of the parties has honor enough, as Jack Falstatf would say, to fast him for the balance of his natural life; for, most probably, his arm will have to be ampatated. But a few nights previous to this affair, two f Aten creole bloods met in a back street in the ‘iret beara gh at 12 o’cloex at night, and fought by the light of a gas lamp. The duel was quite romantic. A pretty girl was the cause, the ‘weapons small swords, and the result was, that the challenger recei @ thrust through his sword arm from his antagonist. who was also slightly ‘wounded in the breast. This made the affair in- teresting, and, no doubt, the young beauty felt herself to be of decidedly more importance, oa her Jover breeking the news to her, that she had beea the cause of a duel, and rewarded him accord- ingly. ‘ou have already received the telegraphic news of two more terribie steamboat ex plosions—that of the eteamer Oregon, Capt M-atgomery, while oa her way from Louisville to this city, and the ferry boat at St. Lovis. When it is taken into consider- ation, the immense number of stexmboats which arecontinually ascending avd descending the Mi i i, Ohio, lilinois, and Missouri rivers, to s moth of the smalier tribamary streams, it to be wondered at that explosivas should oc n= ally take place. Their too frequent occurreace, however, has. of late, destroyed pahlic contidence, . and the result has becn to intimidate passergere, and prevent them from travelling oo steamboats, only whea they are adsolucly obliged to. Tre few of Congress on the subject, making the offi- ers of boats guilty of menslaoghter for their care- Aesspess in case of explosions, is a dead letter; for, Go fer, no conviction under it hos yet been had It is extremely diflicult to make « law 80 as to pre- vent the occurrence of these sid disasters, or to Dring the guilty parties to justice. In the moat of cases, they result from ca which caunot be expleined or accounted fy I. the case of the Anglo Norman, b y Was entirely new, and supposed to hi wen the most perfect ever made. That this explosion took plice from sheer careleseness and pegiect, caonot be doubted; and, I think, the matter deserves the further coasidera- tion of Congress, and some determined action oa the subject. * Yesterday was a great gala day with us. It was the end of the carnival, beiug Shrove Tuesxay, or Mard: Gras, as well a8 de1og the anniversary of the Fire Department) Tae weather was delightfal, and a more oriliant display | heve seldom seen in our streets. The @re depart- ment of our city is composed of tweawy-one fire companies, and itis estimated that 3,000 firemen were in the procession, which is about two-thirds of the actual force. The engines were megaili- cently decorated, rome of which were drawn by eight horsee; music and banners preceded the companies, and the whole preseated a mi eg pageantry. The whole civy took a holiday, the streets were turonged with promenadersa, and the baleonies and verandahs filled with beautifal dadies. In the Firet Manicipality, an atiempt was made to carry out the masking frolics of “* Mardi Gras,” or Fat Tuesday, so calied because it is the deat day previous to Lent, aud is devoted to feast- dng, dancing, &c., when the religieuses are supposed to lay in a sufficient store of the good things of this dife to last them to the end of the forty days of fa ang. A number of men of low order, disguised in masks, and some io the Labilments of women, rode in carringes, while others paraded on horse- ack in grotesque costames. Those who had the temerity to assail them with their jeers and taants, as the markers passed through the crowded streets, were eure to receive a doweur in the way of a handful of flour, thrown on their persons The darkies ared to be their especial aim, and lu ions negro changed his seoty color to snowy white, by coming in search of them, when a roar of iaughter would proceed from the crowd at the vingular metamorphose. The attemot at a renewal of the old custom was a decided failure and of late y on account of the recent row: which have tred by the custom degenerating into rowdy and vulgar displays, it has been totally abandoned by the higher class Some ten or Gtteen years ago, however, this day was celebrated by moskers, after the menner of the carnival of ‘Venice, Ladies and gentlemen turned out in mos magnificent and splendid costumes, carrying with | them bem bons, love letters, and presents, which they would throw into the carriages of each other as they pansed, pretending, or sv sing that they secognized ther friends, and thas great sport pre- vailed amid the best of good feeling and order. Bat, alas, the days are bygom ‘Whon @ bride by the lance or the ¢ 7 be w seed away the good old days Mardi Gras,” or the end of the arnival . At might, balls and parties prevailed through the city, among all classes of cociety, Go where you «would, in every street was heard music and danc- ‘The mask balls at the His'rionic and Armory were splendid affairs. There was a magai- display of the costumes of all nations, and periods, and the ladies plaved their parts well, and never looked more bewitching. The different fire companies aleo gave several balle, and at midnight the whole city seemed to be occupied in dancing, when the fire bell waded an alarm, the watch. men sprang their rattles, and the cry of fire echoed ahrough the streeta. Then ensued a scene of con- fusion in many a ball. The galiant firemen cut chort their unfinished love speeches, released the waists of their partners in the polka, and rting the dance, rushed to the rescue. The fire ovcur- red at the foot of Comnon street, towarda the hale, fi wamp, and destroyed seven fr builtiags, The «ther balla, however, did not bresk up waul near aylight; and I cannot help but think what a sorry contrast many a maid of beanty of last nicht pre ents this morning in her dissabiile, as she reflec perhope, on the many Conquests che made, or o unewecessful atten, © capture some ¢ and comes to the conclusion of di nt, that “all is voniy end vexation of the forward toaid and sympath ze wil. the untortuoate vietim. . Jenny Lind’s conerrt on Mor day nivht leat, the 3d instant, showed a consdeabie falling off; the house was very fair, bot th ore wos Ro jam, or dithe culty in getting seats, which were had at a emall premium on the regular prices. gives bul one concert more after to-night. end leaveson the 8th inst. for St. Louis. ‘The oth ng, at the @ cert, after Jenny had finished a song, some wag in parquette called for Barnum, when @ negro made hi: ‘arance on the sige to arraoge the ano. **There’s Baraum,” ome the wag. “Hallo arnum,” he continued, “On, Barnum,” which threw the house into ® roar of iaughier. When- ever the negro appeared afterwards, he was hniled as “Barnum,” and cries of “here comes Barnum,” which created much merninent, though Baraum bimeelf, who was in the boxes at the time, felt greatly apnoyed at it On another occasion, a colored gentlemen, from Africa, was seen in the gatlery, dreseed in ruffles and kids, with an opera lass in his hand, viewing the ladies io the boxes. This at once drew the attention of those in the parquette, and produced # great deal of shouting end laughter, which was renewed every time the negro put the glass to his eves, who accompanied the movement by showing his ivories, aud giving a loud yah, yah, yeh The effect was, that the exquisites, abashed, pnt their lorgnets in their cases. Cushman made hey just and farewell ap- ponte at the Hietrionice, last week, in “M. erties,” and ‘* Lady Macheth;” and 1 is eaic she has retired from the s'age, and will lead a vate life hereafter. Ben Dear, the celebrated comedian, took a benefit at the St. Charles last night, and was warmly received. He is the best rad comedian on the stage, and ia a great favorite re. A large robbery took place last night ard the steamer Pocahontas, while the passengers were at supper. The amount stolen was $12,000 in gold coin, and $600 in gold dust, belonging to » passen- y fa ger. No arrest. Orpugvs. Affairs at tne State Capitol. OUR ALBANY CORKESTONDENCE. Ausany, March 13, 1851. An Early Opening of the Canals is Indispensable. The merchants, traders, producers, cousumera, forwarders, and ali others interested in the naviga- tion of the New York State canals, have, for many past years, been unaccountably annoyed, and many of them greatly injured, in consequence of the de- Jay in reeumirg spring wavigation on the canals. Fer several recent years the opening has beea delayed until about the first of May, some thirty days after the lakes and rivers become open for commercial operations. Efforts are now making by those who are mostly interested, to endeavor to induce the present Canal Board to open the canals at an earlier period this season. They allege, with much reason, too, that ihe Ohio canals, affordwg water communication between lake Ene and the Ohio river, being open through their entire length by the first of April, will draw off in thet direction much trade, in con- sequence of being in a navigabie con titioa amonth earlierthan the Erie canal The Pennsy!vamia ca- nals, aleo, being now im use, and (ransporting at a reduced cost, will divert a large amount of juce, which would seek a market by the Ene canal route, if our canals should not be opemed at an earlier dey than usual. Itis stated that millers and grain merchants in the southern portion of Ohio are now engaged in shipping, via the Onio river and Penneylvania e@ who desire to ship by the Ene canal route, if their property did not sofiera detention at Buffalo. Ochers, again, are sending their produce to market from the upper lakes throvgh the Welland canal, onwsrd to the seabourd, by means of the Ogdensburg railroad. Spring shipments on the canal should commence with the opening of Lake Erie, and the arrival of vessels from the upper lakes with flour, grain, pork, and other products of those western regions. The owners of produce are always involved in heavy leases, by a detention of from four to six weeks on the ronre between Chicago aed New York, at a time of year, too, when they are less able to sus- tain losses and detention It is now proposed to ask of the Canal Bosrd the opening of navigation by the I5:h of April—two weeks sooner than formerly. It is said by those who know, that, with the exception of some few sections, the water could be let in at the present time, as the repairs necessary this spring are of an unimportant character. The season for work, ever since the firet of February, has peen remarkably favorable for repairs, Besides berg of iramense imy ortence to the people, the Siate would derive an increased amount of reveaue by an early opening, #8 much property would be traoeported on the ca- nals to market, and heavy merchandise sent back in return, which would seek other channels of tranrportation. The time has gone past, whea the State could mencpolize the carrying trace across ita domain Private enterprise has already produced most pow- erful competitors, and it behoves not only those who have the direct supervision and management of the canals, but the people themselves, in the Le gislature represented, to awaken from an indiffer- ence and a morbid drowsiness, aad render the State works, which have cost #0 many millions, promptly available for use and occupation Let the present Canal Board ascertain immediately from the various resident engineers, on their sever- al sections, the condition of the works, what pro- grees is now being made, and the earhest precti- eeble day when they probably be able to tia- ith the epring repairs, in order that the Board may be able to ancounce to the many thousands who are eeger to learn, when the cnoals will be ia navi- gable condition. Will you Mesers Canal Com- missioners take a trip along the line of the canala, and leave the lobby of the Legislature tor awhile, to facilitate the opening of the canals by the 15th of Apni 7 w. Aunany, Mareh 14, 1861. Will there be am Extra Session of the Legis lature? The prospect now is, thet an effort will be made within afew cays, to induce Governor Hunt to consent to meke a call for aa extra session of the Legislature, sometime doring the summer months. The ostensible object will be to tuke into eonsider- ation the Report of the Commissioners of the Code, which was made to the Legisliture of 1850. At an early pert of the present session the subject was browght up, but there was not a member in either house who menifested any desire to devote any time to it. The report was then referred to a joint committee of the two Houses, and with them the subject has quietly slept until this time. The near approach to the close of the session will prevent any deliveration by the Legislature, durtag the remainder of the hundred days It is high ime that this report wis disposed of. It the reforms recommended by the Commissioners are to be perfected and Jegalised, toe sooner the public mind becomes settled down, in relation to them, the better. On the coutrory, if the report is to be rejected by the iow industry—of the legal profession, in and out of the Legis'ature, then, also, a decision ought to be hed. Itishardly probable that, even should the the report, as it came from the hends of Messrs. Loomis, Field, and Graham, that the lawyers in the Legislature will peravit its adoption, en masse, as was the case with the Report on Practice and Pleadings, in 1849. : Will the prevent Legislature be justifiable in evaring the responsibilities incumbent upon them, in adjourning without disposing of this report! Will the Governor issue his proclamation, con- vening the Legislature? Although two-thirds of the members, comprising about ao equal number of both political pariies, in th: lature, te quested Governor Fish to call an extra session last year, he refused to do eo, prefernay report should lie overa year, rather than take the respon sibility. The present executive, being a bolder man anda more adroit politician, would no deudt meke such call, could he obtain the writien re- quest of on equal number of members of both po- litical parties in the Legirlature Previous to the adjournment of Congress, the majority were more anxious fer an extra session than they now are hey had expec and hoped that Congress would have declared the ratio of representation in that bedy under the late | censve. Had this been done, th | dovbtlese, have convened ys, noon erat y—and indefatigable | joint select committee recommend the adoption of | | | red daye expire and disvose of the Code Repert. 1: wopld be accomplished io the, course of six or eight daya, by devoting ther eative attention, and probably render their doings more vecepteble then if they should re-conveae daring the dog days, an uafitt season for cool nnd de liberate legislation. Think of this suggestion, ye learned and dignified fathers of the State and ser- vants of the * deay people!” Ww. Axsany, Merch 14, 1851. What is the Amount of Unclaimed Depostts inthe Savings Banks and Banks of Discownt im tni® State. Who can tell? Doctor Brandreth, a Senator from the West- chester and Putnam district, has been endeavoring t reese) ee MORNING EDITION----MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1851. why this houre has not been built, #itd the money left idle im the Savings Uank, is a aspstery which few can apeiaeis. The bill above alluded to has paesed eho Senate, maicly bv the strenuous exertions of Sexeitors Uro- lius end Morgan, and will likely be adoptediw the House. The fund is ample, and showld e em- ployed if the selection of a@ site containiag several acres in the vicinity of the city A large and con- venient etrueture should be erected, and the gromnds prepared for gardens, in which most of the widd”s would gladly assist in cultivating light and neces sary garden vegetables, fruits, berries, sac. It would be @ delightful avocation tor many, no doubt, and assist in endearing themselves to their home. Let the funds be placed et once in the hands of efficient and honorable men, who will set about the work early inthe coming season. Ip connection with this subject, it is necessary that immediate measures should be taken by the 10 institute an inquiry, by which the fact can be as- certained, how much uncluimed money now re- mains in the possession of the banks,—more eepe- cially the savings banks, of this State. Some four weeke since, he introduced a resolution authorizing the appomtment of e committee to make a personal inepection of the books of the several bunks, and to make thet examination during the recess of the Legislature. It was opposed, on the ground that travelling committees were very expensive, and that the information sought to be obtained would require @ greater length of time than could judi- ciouslysbe devoted to it. The resolution was per- mitted to slumber until yesterday, when the Doctor called it up for consideration. It is stated that many millions of deposits remain this moment unclaimed, and upon which the banks ere anpually coining incalculable profits It is as- serted that many sums have remained for’ n, twenty, and thirty y. not having been called for; some on account of having beea placed there for safe keeping, by single men and women, many of whom die without leaving any rightful heir; others—such as seaman—die at sea, or on some foreign coast, and there buried, without leaving any record that they ever existed themeelves, mueh less thet they hed any money deposited in a savings bank. In the discuesion, yesterday, Mr. Beekman stat- that within the last month, a sea ed as @ fact, man made ap)lication at the counter of the Seaman’s of New York, tor money Savings Bank, in the city which he had deposited near twenty years since. The officers of the bank had long since si sed that he had died in some unknown region, were greatly surprised upon his return after such a lapee ol ime. There are, undoubtedly, many such instances, and the truth should in some manner be ascertaia- ed. If there are such enormous amounts remaining for use, specsiuig and accumulation in pe savings banks, it certainly should be brought to public view, und the State should become its keep- er. The plan proposed is, totake it from the banks end place it in the hands of the Comprroller for in- vestment, the proceeds to be placedin the common school fund, ak the benefit of the rising genera- tion The banks and ell chartered institutions, are al- ways well represented in the two branches proper of the Legislature, besides having at command a lobby endowed with talent, perseverance and ad- roitnese. This was exhibited auring the disccus- sion of Dr. Braudreth’s resolution yesterday. It was opposed by two bank men in the Senate, one a director and the other president, and both Seaa- tors who command an overwhelming majority in that body upon any question where they unite. They euceeded in laying the resolution on the table and adopting another, requiring the Comptrol- Jer to furnisn all the intormation upon the subject which is in his office. This is a very important matter, and very inte- resting to the people. The Legistature should adopt tome meens by which the truth can be elicited, for there is not much reiiance to be placed in the affi- davits which bank directors compel their officers to swear to. Their books should be rigidly ex- amined, and their transactions traced back to the ongin of each incorporation, and every dollar found there which has remained unclaimed for,a certain Tiod, placed at once in the public atrong box, where it actually belongs, and, when placed in the trea- sury, the depositor, if-abseot as long, or longer, than Mr. Bee kman’s sailor, would be as sure to re- ceive it as if it remeined in the hands of the sav- ings bank speculators. ‘he main objectioas to Dr. Brandreth’s resolu- tion is, the time and expense which a committee of three or five would consume. New, in order to test the question egain, 1t would be good policy for the doctor, When egain his resolution shall be up for discuenon, to ofler an amenament, proposing a cer tain sum—eay five hundred, or a thousand’ dollars— as the maximum to be paid out of the contingent fend of the Senate for making the investigation. ‘This would test the sincerity of senators who ma- nifest @ friendship for the examination, but have opposed it, step by step, ostensibly on account of the probable expense whi tnem cnother dose of pills, doctor; the d effect may still be accomplished Your patients are a rac@of indomitable uabelievers, and reavire the administering of no hydropathic doses. A.bany, March 15, 1851. The Legislatee Visit to the City— Home for Sar- lor’s Wrdows—Seamen’s Savings Bank—The Sarlor’s Home A few days since, the readers of the New York Herald were informed that the People’s Line of steambonts, on the Hudson River, had invited the honorable, the Legislature of the State, to take pessage for thecity. This morning, the select com ittee of both houses having the invitation in charge, held a consultation for the purpose of making ar- rengements, and sel ctatime to embark, but neither one of the members could give eny information upon the gubject All that was before them was a note, with the names of Daniel Drew and laaac Newton attached, teadering the use of either of their boats. They expected to have laid before them the invitation of the honorable, the Corpora tion of the city of New York, or some other iv, tendering hospitelities, or giving some intimation ofthe menrer of their reception and treatment after erriving in the city. The committee having nothing of this nature before them, were compelled to adjourn, and disperse! without any action upoa the mvitation of the steamboat proprietors. Now, who can explain this matier? Is it an in- advertence of the common council, or of the steam- boat egents 1% The members of the legislature de« sire to know what is to become of them after their vel in the city. They are not willing to be dumped upon the elip, foot of Cortlandt street, like a quontity of freight or luggage, neither do they wish to be left gropping wbout thi Mayor tion of Mayor houses, the candy shops, or the » Cf any are remarning Kngetand’s ukvae ') cor to grope about after view- ing the “elephant” late at night. ia search of shil- ling beds! — The session is now fast drawing ton | cloke, and the committee should be informed forth- with what the intention of the invitation amoaats to. They do not regard a trip to New York, simply, as @ matter of much importance, os regards 1 expense, because they can take a trip any night twen ‘e or fifty cents. So, if the corporation or any other respectable body of men, or any well- | cheractered individual, Barnum, Burton, Brough- m, Stetson, or Howard, expe » see the honor- able the Legistature in thecity previows to the 17th of April, on immediate invitetion should be sent to Mr. Senator Jobneon, chairman of the joiat com- mittee, They must be feasted and champagaed at somebory’s expense besides their own, other- wise they'll remain up here, in Mr. Brady's “rural district,” that’s certain : Some two yenre since, the Legisla'ure directed that a certain portion of the eaitor’s contribution fond should be ed inthe Seaman's Savings Bank, for the purpose of erecting a Home for the widows and children of deceased saitors The trustees designated to curry the onject mto effect, have not to this day moved the first step in the mat- ter, while the funds remain in the beak, and the objects cf charity for which it is intended, are de- prived of its intended henefite, A bill has been io- iroduced, changing thie trust, and placing the funds at the dispoen! of another board of trustees, who, it is expected, will carry out the objeet intended by the Legislature. ‘The trus eee named inthe bill, are, the Mayor, the President of the Chamber of Com- meree, and the President of the Mariner Society. Those gentlemen are among the most worthy ia the city; but itis very quesvonable whether either of them wonld vote that attention to the mitter which be ired. The husbands of those needy wi ereentially toward: ‘ows were in the service, aad contributed producing the immense wealth have werrymandered the St Vikiog Bot, as Congress failed to perform thar duty, the Legislature of 1861 cannot vlter the congtea-tonal Nowithstanding the entire deatru t the Pulietin office, the neh fore list by fire, it made ite oppearance the mureing again, looking eebrwht oe ever, Ool. Seymour Geserves at «cod for bis energy ia so promptly issuing his districta, and the majority this yeer may dein a minority in the next Legislature, and the daty of districting the State delivered into other banda, pro vided the Governor's veto dows na’ interpose. But should the present Legislotare feel willing | of thousands of ship-owners and merch ims Ticked their lives on the billowy deep, meins of most of them hove been ¢ Tee they jr ad the Legislature to make a thorough investigation into the effaire of the Seamen’s Savings Bank, and the misealled Sailors’ Home. Ww. Jour The late Suicides and the Writings of An- ._ Grew J. Davis, The following letter, in reply to that of the father of the young man who recently committed suicide, at Braintree, Mass, is published in the Hartford Times of the 15th inst :— Hanirorp, Connecticut, March 1, 1851 58 College street. Grieve, Esq., Zanesvine, Ohio Sm—I am moved to write toyou, prompted hy a letter which I have this morning read in the rtford Courant, purporting to be the copy of ene written by you, and sent to Coroner Bass, of uincy, M: ‘he letter judges and condemns f Mr. A. J. Davis, and similar “ hum- bug” works by Fowler and Wells, &c., and pro- ceeds to say that John and Hannah Greve were “captivated,” “deluded,” and ‘‘murdered” by such “trash.” It gives directions for the followi epitaph to be inscribed on the tomb of those un- berpy vietime:— . To the Memory of John R. Grieve, aged 22 years, and Hannah Banke. his wife, aged 15 years. Both of ey me: Deluded by the ama. J. v Ihave thought that the letter might be a forgery, a thing got up by some ignorant persons with the endeavor to cast disrepute on that which they know nothing about. It has not the tone of Christian sorrow breathed from the pure heart of a bereaved father. It is harsh and condemnatory. Had the writer of it ever read Mr. Davis’s works, he mi: have learned therefrom a spirit of religious es nees, forbidding accusation and teaching chari! And had the unfortunate vietims of their own dis- eased imaginations—John and Hannah Grieve— had they ever read these works {irae A they would have been led from the error of 1 elt wi and guided away from their weak contem- pa ions. They would not have committed suicide, ‘cause they would have learned that all violation of divine law is followed by inevitable punishment. We know that suicides are often committed by per- eons under what is called a high religions excite- ment. Our lunatic asylums are filled with such “deluded” victims; many a grave-stone covers the mortal remains of those so “murdered.” Bat we do not see inscribed upon their tombs— “Deluded by the writing of Moses, John and Paul.” And yet how many diseased minds become ma- niaca] from the contemplation of those doctrines ; but it is only the ignorant who will say that these things have made them insane. Their insanity takes that turn, but it originates either in seme phy- sical derangement of the system, or some heredi- tary disease of the mind. Perhaps you yourself, sir, or the mother of your son, bequeat. to him the germ of his delusion ; ask yourself what nature you gave yorr child. If that letter and that epitaph was penned by you, it is evident tha: you gave him a misdirected mind. In the twenty-two years of his life here, could you not have taught him so to walk uprightly, that ke could have continued ia the way you should have shown him? Had you led him 1 the path of truth, he would have pursued it oawerd up to God; and you may be sure, sir, that Mr. Davis would never have led him fromit. Could sent, I earnestly call the attention of emigants to Important Survey of the Colorado. Car Yomas, on Tix Couorapo or THE West, One Mile below the Junction of the Gila, January 8, 1851. 2O THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. I t.\ke pleasure in laying before the public the follow: 1g information, which will be of great im- portance ¢o those who intend crossing the conti- nent durin,” the coming season :—Within the past few days a Woyage of discovery has been made down the Colorado of the West, and the opinions of Emory and J ohnson, as expressed in their pub- ifghed reports respesving its navigability, are con- fined by actual soustdinge. The honor of the ex- pleration belongs to Ls. Joh L. La Conte, a gen- tlemaa well known to t¥e scientific circles of New Yorks,-and to Dr. George Ogdea, of Mississippi, the Presi¢emt of the Colorado Ferry Company. They started ftom this place, and desceaded 100 miles in an open skiff, until they met tide water. The least depth opteined in the channel, mouth of the Gila, was five feet, while there was an average of vine feet. The river is winding, and the current in many places rapid: There are but few sunken trees, and these are t90 smal? to de- serve the name of ee: Since Dr. La Conte’s return, intelligence has been reveived of the arrivai of the United States achooner point where hig observations terminated. Tais discovery of an avenne of water communication into the heart ofthe Californian degert, and the steps which will be taken immediately to open steam navigation, must render the southern route by far the most inviting to the overland emigration. A military pee composed of three companies of the Second U.S Intentry, commanded by Major O.P. Hemtzelman, is established at the point where the emigrant trail strikes the river, The presence of this force will keep the Indiane-along the road in check, and obviate all danger to life and property. Cheap and safe ferriage 1s provided, thus removing delay and risk in crossing the Colo: rado, which have hitherto been the most serious objections to this route. Provisions will be fur- nished at a reasonable price, rendering it necersary to bring sufficient to last to this place, epabliag trains to travel more expeditiously, and making a reat Sorat ia the wear and tear of animals. A w miles below the crossing, there is an abund- ance of the finest grasa, where stock can be refreshed and put in good order for the markets ia the settlements. There isu tendency manifested ty the peopte of Sonora to emigrate to the ban! the Gila and Colorado, for the purpose of cultiva!- ing their excellent soil, and to enjoy the protection of the United States government. A belief exis's, founded upon direct testimony and upon historical evidence, as well as con‘irmed by the geelogiesl formation, that gold and silver mines of great value are contained 1a the mountains in which the branches of the Gila take their rise. I have received the statements of several intelli- gent Mexicans, who declared thev had visited these mines, and taken out both gold and silver ore. The hostility of the Apaches has hitherto prevented their being opened and worked. A gentleman Lean on acquainted with the subject, is about to proceed en a tour for the purpose of examining the reported localities. There isevery reason to sup; that the Colorade can be navigated by light draught the Gila, and the same remark can be applied to the latter stream, during its high stages. The junction of the valleys of these two rivers must be the seat of a populous and flourishing town at no distant penod. The hnest location for a city is upon the eastern bank of the Colorado, between the boun- dary line and the river, commencing at the mouth of the Gila. This would enable an American and Mexican city to grow up side je, separated only by astreet. The position of Gila city, which exists only on paper, is untenable, being cut off three months of the year a a large slough. Whatever the future shall develcpe, for the pre- the facts | have stated. he have spoken to him, his language would have been, “go on, be just, be sure, be pure; obey the laws of God, and heaven is youre.” Mr. Davis uses no other language, I have pitied, J do pity your son, sir; his was a much deiuded mind; murderer aud suicide are harsh epithets, but they are the world’s words to designate what your child was. I should call him diseased and misdirected; the litle girl whose earthly life he took away, has called loudly upon the sympathies of my nature; she followed him with a woman’s loye—was ready to go wherever he should lead. Hed his mind been rightly de rected, he could have led her to the highest heights of virtue here, aud made her a bright example on the earth; but he was weak, and so they fell to- gether. But, sir, Mr. Davis never told your son to teke that innoeent child by the hand, and lead her forth and siay her, and then take his own life; the writings of Mr. Davis teach not such things; they teach a perfect and entire obedience to nature's laws. Your son violated those laws; but it is not for us to judge him; | only pity hun. | wish he had received a diflerent organization with his birth; 1 wish he had been better directed. Let his tomb- stone proclaim a lie; it will be consisteat with what bas been his apparent training; it will be consisteat with his unhepyy end, the termination of his earthly Ife. Ail those who have read Mr. Davis's worka, who see that inscription, will know that it is a lie; and @ few years hence, all will kpow that false. hood wes inseribed on the grave of the murderer and the suicide. When the lunatic in an insane asylum takes his knife and plunges it into the heart of the vietin seated next to him, and declares that “God bade bim do it,” do we believe that God thus com- manded! No, we know that the diseased imagi- nation of the fanatic upoke—®o with your son, sir. It is rot since Mr. Davis has written that our in- sane hospitals have been built—it is not only siace committed on the eerth. Let the iastractioas which flow through him be obeyed, and these thinge shail cease--let his teachings be rightly understood end followed and we shall have no murderers, no suicidee—no insane hospitals, no prisons—no slanderers, no falsehoods—children shall net be boin the heirs of crime, because of germs implanted in their natures; they shall in- herit virtue, and the good parent shall rejoice ia the pure loveliness ot his offspring; and God's kingdom sheil come on earth change the inscription on your son's grave, and let this truth be there recorded: im of & digensed imagination; the inheritor unhealthy intellect; one not guided and di- fi hood unto the unbappy de- mm earthly life, and of the life here of cone who loved bim. And [would respectfally. make yourrel! acquainte hat recommend to yor with the writt jt yourrelf that pence which the world gives not, nor tabes away. Buch have right ond [leaven withia also the bereaved friends of the young mirguided Henush. receive comfort from above, for great murt be your sorrow because of the mis- pa gy Mg those it wae entrus uide, You have my pity and my sym»: : “= Gatuuntve DW DAVIS. ‘The Coal Trade for 1951, [From the Miner's Journ ‘The quantity sent this week by rail is 23.302 18 week ‘The rates of tranrportation have not yet been fixed by the railroad. The home interest, it in understood, is in favor of low rate: it the foreign intere (tor, be it understood. that a house in London, 0: third of the road. bas a resident director in Phila bis and the New B m ive in the Office also, e ve millions, is not ouly war jurt, bat destructive to the inewntm: county. and. if persisted fo much I and population will be reduced to such an extent that it will be diMonit to prooure revenue at eren the high Tater, Two-thirds of the operators are now willing to seoridice their collieries at lees then halt price and nothing but the inability to get rid of their property, keeps them im the business here Woat (lly— what us cor. thy sinew Madness then, to persist In mucking ous the life's dined, end destroy ing the trade ot a region on which (hey ce pend for sapport hereafter. inet of april tery graves It inthe widows of noble tyra, many of them old, infirm, and absolutely dew titute, who desire a shelter for theit remate ing davea—a Home,—to be erected from the contributions of their husbands while living. And Philadsipbia fa the * bs fixed wotlt the od nal Company have Aced * promul and Onto ( ny oO cents per tom from Cumberland to Georgetown, he bas written that murders and suicides have been | | hard: ne: us I would advise you, for the good of others, to | | City Prison, tons, showing an increase of rising 3,000 tons over last | | thett toll et ax wills per mile, om coal, whion makes | Wo Ricks, do, eo! | Chen Very resp’ly. I am, str, your obd’t #6: H. 8. Hunt, Ass’t Surveyor, U Court of General Sesstons. Before Judge Rebeo and Ald Vakley sad Cha; , Manon 14 -smashing « Jeweler's Window and ing his Property —Michael McQuade, @ mere boy, was put upon trial om a charge of grand Iarceny in ateal- ng three watches and a bracelet, worth about $50, trcm George Sapphar, a dealer in watches, eto. at 199 Wert Sixteenth street, onthe 6th of February last. From the testimony adduce+ im the case, !t appears Mr. Bappbar was sitting in his store, om the fon approached t! lightning, dashed his fist omes and brace. ans to stop bh could be used. No trace of the goods or thief were covered until on shout three weeks after the robber thing sbout them for t! bad been offered. Wh. aa there, Mre. Bap) weut out for a polices 4 000 returned wi Ae roon as Fitrpatrick saw the officer, he said, “Are you going to arrest me?” The policeman replied that be was, ‘Weil, said Fitzpatrick, “iff tell chew people where their property is, will [ get the reward!” “It they have offered & reward, and you do so. | sup. pose you will get it.’ Thus assured, in reference to the reward, Fitzpatrick hauled out an old pocket handkerohief in which two silver watches and a gold one Were wrapped. These 5 proved to be the it ference to the quentio ty ''' Laey therefore ao- “who wae the guilty pi quitted MeQuade. Petit Larceny, Second Offence —K notorious wlack Well’s Island bird. named William Fish alias Ro, put on trial on an indictment oharcing “Petit Larceny, recond offence.’ The records of the Court of Special Serrlons were produced to prove a former conviction, and then testimony was introduced poattively provi that a few days tines. he stole a rarcass of mutton from Mr. Salmon’s meat shop, 30 Rim street, There was no defence attempted, and the jury at nounced the T guilty. The Court after adm lstering @ teow words of rebuke to the prisoner. for his termination to pursue the trequent ada him to the Sta years and six months. Charge of Stabbing, with intentto ki nick way put on trial, charged with Meyer, ina grocery store. at 110 © intent tot From the evidence ot nm that the ig thop, and that there wase general affrey im the plained of took pie the public proseoutor sald he should not ask tor a con vietion of amy crime beyond assault and battery The Court rugereted to the yury, the propriety of their re- toring a verdict im socordence with the intimation of the Counsel for the people. The jury ret verdict of guilty of assault and battery only; and the Court ordered him to be imprisoned ten days in the Sentences on Pleas of Guilty.—The t jpg pleaded guilty. were Siate prion tor two yearseach. James McDonnah James Wilson. indicted to in breaking into the ho: 2 Divition et . on the ing therefrom some articles of wearin, Michet Smith. indicted for ® pold watch and other property, fr of No.4 Mi it street. James pro pleaded guilt severally indicted for 1, t0 petit larceny. The erpted. a the prisoners were seat to the P tinry for ex months Pollee Intelligence. Burglary and Larceny —OMeer dieason, of t 4 turday night, arrested @ yo: seventeen years ot age. by the on 8 charge of buralaslowely house No, 4 Rosevalt street, by of Ja prisen for trial Ke of Passing Counterfeit Monry.—The police of the Seventeenth ward arr 4 on Saturdsy night, three men, called William Alberts Abraham Odell Beitamin Dewitt, on a charge of passing counterfeit money on Edgar Heyser and Philip MoUready The accured parties were conveyed before Jastloe Titaprom, who detained them for a further bearing | Charge of Stabbing —OMoer Dwyer, of the First ward, arrested on Baturday night two men. called James Mo Donald and .Joreph Linkton, on a chargs of stabbing each other. Both parties were stabbed, one in the knee, and the other in the arm. neither of the wounds red dangerons. Hach one accused the other of bing him. The polies, to settle the dis ule. arrested hoth, and conveyed them before Jurtioe Lothrop, who held each party to bail to answer the | charge Bovemonts of Distinguished People. Bowray Tuxatan.—Mr. this old and iavorite theatre, isin efforts to sustail great attraction rons eee drama of: Belphegor,” which has been time in rebesrsai, and will be presented id oth and ever: er soanmale ynoneney scenery, dres juction. ire: nate with th wi PRICE TWO C Theatrical and Musteal, I the great theatrical repu this famous Thespian temple. To-night. a is offered for the amusement The performances will commence ndid drama of the - Mr. Tilton and Miss Wemyes in thi ENTS. the \defa asta bi ir. Eddy, a to of béir great favorite eome- ili appear comedy of “ Irish Homor,”* and sing the® Sprig of Shilelagh” anda new entitled “ Paddy the Boy.” After the plsy, he relate an anecdote, aad si 0 BI of Bt Patriok.’* The characters in the drama of,*: [ris Honor’? will be filled the leaving ways Interesting, and positi not Gold” The characters bere of the The performances will close with the never the never tiring, al- ively most beautiful 14 mikes below the | we have ever seen, the comedy of “All thet Glitters is in this elegant production are ably represented by Mersra. Conway. Dat l- nolds, Hin'end Whitiog. Madem Ponisi, ne hie bi’ All oth the dramatic pezformances are offered » e 3 yr whitey il have We effect ‘he petfermances will commence-with the “ La Fiele de is Progyamme of am sustoins the part with admirable ability ie ome of great variety. The [ristr that they cam desire in [rivh drama and ation: ean be delighted with the new drama. Invincible, at the | #9 well ae wit® Collins, the great comedian Nipco’s Garren.—The admirers of the abilities of the Rousset Fa hove tom lendid terp y, as welle, of the Frensh vaudeville jusement: theatre. of srowding the le of Uaglinetro:”” The seting of Mlle Fellow greatly admired. ‘Sbe is very clevettas alecaf. Dees sianiandgM Richart. The orchestra, duri eve- ning, will m mi comprising the Rousset fa: to-night. Bunton’s Byearee —Thig crowded every evening. Shturd: ‘was so fal! thet we found it azo: play severa!’ beautiful a'vs, and t! ‘Swill close with the excellent ballet of « who have seen the four sttere Catart- and Uther. ily, together with tie fall and effective ballet corps sm} pot for a rroment hesitat>?a ed tx Mr. Niblo: wilh) Ing to eee them ogaim famous esteblishment ie” Tight the bone it to breathe. Bur- ton is mekivg 4 rapid tortuse. IHeise man of great tact. and is every way deser of the, bestowed on’ his estublishm for thie evening are. first, the “ Road to Ruin,” with nearly The envereatnan gmceltent comedy ot the all the talented artiste attached to this prosperous theatre in the caste. Mr. and Mrs Holman wiil ei tre will pig. = ral poll ry resume the ie mence with aw piece called thin th the orchestra. titvl and very attractive nai Burnham, or the Rang greatly admired that we bel very succereful run, Be not helf as good as they are, ti ral LT But when the vom Kate Horn, Miss Gould, This being 2 audience this will be em olio—dancing by Miss Malvi: ging by Mr. Marsh @ sailor's hornpl: Mise Hathaway. and besutitul instru: & favorite duet, the orches- abo tertain ments will com- Hurley Burley.” After am, i pleces by P’ the new, beau- tional di Continental,’ which is ae ieve it will have s long and ovcnam’s Lyceum.—We believe if the pieces pre- steamers for two hundred miles above the mouth of | duced at this neat and comfortable establishment were he beautitul musical ar ment of George Loder would attract large audi es of Mrs. Vern Mrs Loder, and the general actress, Mery Laylor, who is a host in herself, are mentioned, snd also those of Mr. and Brougham, Mesers Lynne, BR eminent artist enhanced. Thi mond, Dw: d other dies Beware,” which will bs followed by the two of the “ World's F, ” cing form the partic’ gramme forthisevening a and the company gene vations in son, Awenies v atternoon a ming at of such a light, the raloon is ys crowded general actor, and isa great perform this escablish aes ral and excellent desortpti tak ‘air,’ and“ Ye Deville and ° A eplendid bill ter this eve- play several Irish airs on the ancow given every Mr Olarke & 00d favorite, and Miss Chap- man is unrivalled in her pecutiar line of acting. New York Omevs mente presented at th for this evening, { The p everal a derervedly popular with the esteblichment Mad Ih 1 ther gymnast priveipal ridsre. Miss Wonaati's Somer M who recently arrived ‘rom Londot @ most ruecersful impression singing. gave her first concer rooms, latt week. and show dalleds, whieh so few know how to exeeute. tendance was very fashionabl cided to give another enter: Place. om Thursday evening, when ces by Miss Mary Ann We rogramme of eatertsim oe Amphitheatre in the Bowery, uden many novel and attrasti¢s cts which have become patrooa of this thriving Tourniaire will introduce her in her dathiag perform- 4 will aleo ide her besuti- tie feat. wer The at- wad the lady has de- tainment, at the seme will again mow er abilities om the piauororte, and in voesl music. ‘There are few pereons who have the power t en audience like Mire Worrall | puming as well as a gifted lad her merite will be reecgnized teat should be occupled Paxonama ov Treiaxy Thi tertain , aud as che unas y. itis to be hoped that aad encowaged. Every e frequenters ot the Mf- nerva Koom have « rplendid entertainment offered for this day'samuroment Ther the above Hall. Super! Retore Mon. Judges Duer, Mancn 16--Lewis Mitchell, he State of N york ts, ads, The seme Plaintiffs, Plaint Jenk Defendant in Pleas reverred. and ju murrer to plea The same, Pia odmr The Mapor, & fife in Error, of New ¥ Edwin Hoyt. vs. Isaac Dow Before Judge Mancn 16.—Drcitrons Plorence.jun.,and George W. junction to restrain defend: h cellar under plainti onl, ioe, &o, for Anthony Fiestal against Motion to ret aside judg pena far as to stay ™ company ings, if any, to foreclose ment bas been paid. Flanders § Wright, against halt of owners of ship to have which Sheriff seized under jnat sbipper’s 6) aim. © goinst CF mpiaint di paid by the © jnintift out come into b’ shande as reo 1 ary « lio vin U.S Sensor, Calitormia, Hon W. Levin'tn tint co; GQ Rutterfeld Waehington; Capt Apencer, Booiand; Nethaniet @ King Albany; J. ‘4 Ricgerdeon, Horton, HK Buel, Gt, Barring yon: “wa, ltown Philadephia, BL, Lane, North varol qa, J are smog (he artivals wt the Irving ) Pour. The J falted with his broth to hoid @ rpecint te terted motions would ba: were requerted to Wand in the tit cnnres to the olerk, The tebe up ee pele motions, proce: it defendants Tyee 4 iat rest. te be applied im like mann’, if the t, for payment ot dhe frei adant. trom sre Judge Gites L Lhe. Recorde and Burne ences ‘e will be three exhibé- tions, and lecture on the life of 8t Patrick. Wasninoroy Hat. —The Pilgrims Progre ing of great artistic merit, is still being exhil Buchansn is playing at Louisville, Ky. ‘lor Court. Macon, and oan. and others, ats Pee Judgme' The same Plaintif's.—The ff in Error, it 8 Mary Ann Stevenson, Ge , Defendent in Error —The line. ork. appellants, ads. Eliza Moore, respondent. -Judgment, at special term re- versed. with costs and new trial ordered. ehty and others. Order at epecial term affirmed, with $10 cost, SPRCIAL TERM. Sandford Trane E. Tate against John Hospell. Morton for in- te from using pasage it's store, for bringing deten ie passed up to op window. and lit- otion The $175 86 deposit o4 in the trast he interest thereen to be | to the two mortgagees, without preladion to their id equally 4 80 4 the $100. and inten Odell judge f. Reed.—Motion in be- goods returned to them, an attach a » Motion « Low Knocke —Motion to oa of of |) with costs to be nd which may r st dames Linden $c ~De- iberty to defendants to amend Supreme Court. t Oourt thea