The New York Herald Newspaper, April 6, 1851, Page 2

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Telegraphic Sammary—The Fagitize Slave Case in Boston, The case of Simms, the fugitive slave who had taken up his residence in Boston, was brought to a @love yesterday, as far as the testimony was con- @erned; and there is very little doubt that he will be ered over to the agent of his owner. The evidence as to his identity was overwhelming, and fhe counsel for the fngitive had nothing with which to rebut it. The further consideration of the mat- ter was postponed to Monday at twelve o'clock, im order to allow counsel to argue the constitu- tionality of the Fugitive Slave law, and several technical points connected with it—such as whe- ther the fugitive was entitled to a trial by jury, &0.—all of which we expect will be decided against the fugitive. We cannot but pra State as wellas Feder ise the authorities of Boston, 1 a}, for the manner in which they conducted this case. We have felt it our duty to @ensure them in severe terms for their supineuess fm allowing Shadrach to be rescued, and for the ab- pence of all preparations to enforce the execution of tthe law, or to have it vindicated, in thatcase. The rescue: of that fugitive inflicted a stigma on that city, which could be wiped off in but one way, viz., by preventing a recurrence of it. We now take pleasure in saying that, up to this time at least, they have done their best to convince the whole country that the inhabitants of that city are a law- and-order-loving people, and that no matter how much they may dislike the law, they will support it, as being the expression of the willof the majority ef their fellow-oitieens throughout the country. They have shown that the Garrisons and Phillipses, and ot cr miserable and despicable fanatics, do not sentrol their city, and that, despite the ravings of these incendiaries, they will discharge their daty to the constitution, the Union, and their Southern fellow-citizens. The eyes of the whole country have been rivetted on Boston Since the arrest of Simms. No one cared about the slave, as a fugitive, nor his value. It is the principle involved in the case which made it import For the third time an effort was made to ascertain whether or not the people of that city, and of Massachusetts, would comply with their constitutional duties, or whether they would @ieregard them undercover of the infamous “higher law” doctrine propounded by William H. Seward and adopted as gospel by the abolition fanatics throughout the Northern States. Thus far, at least, in this case, the whole horde of disorganizers from Seward down to Garrison, have met witha defeat, notwithstanding their violent appeals to the public to arm themselves and resist the execution of the law by force. Boston has covered herself with glory, and rendered the ultras of the South power- But there is a great deal yet to be done in this case Although it may be qvestionable whether the author- tties were justified in postponing the case in order to bear arguments in respect to the constitutionality of the Fugitive Sieve law, no harm can result from It, if the admirable arrangementa made by the authorities to prevent reseue are conti- pued We have doubt that they will be a no Wf #0, there will be no fear of the recurrence of the @iegraceful scene that was witnessed in Shadrach’s ease. There should be no relaxation of effurts to preserte the pes Simm shall have been bande. over tot f his owner, on his way | to hie ter beyon j tion of Massach the abolition fanatics silenced and de- hemes ja that the Post Of partment of that part of the British empirc,j has been transferred to the provincial authorities, and that the uniform rate of five cents postage will go into eperation imm: hy. Our telegraphic news to-day of the arrest of some incendiaries in t part of thie State, who will, no doubt, proper punishment ‘The Canal Fraud Report. Incredible ia ntains intelligence as the assertion ma is never- appear, | tioners to the Legislature, asking for an investiga- tion, had preferred against them. And now, since the report of that investigation has been sub- mitted to the Legislature, detailing the fucts which have been elicited, does it not show-an acknow- ledgment, in effect, that the State officers who are implicated, are guilty of the charges, or soie, at least, preferred against them? If they are homest and innocent men, the report cannot tarnish their private or official character; but to smother the testimony, as it has been attempted, and so far suc- ceeded, creates @ suspicion in the public mind that guilt rests somewhere, and that the accused and their friends desire to keep it hid under a bushel. It will be recollected that during the last session of the Legislature, a select committee of the Senate was appointed to investigate Canal Commissioner Cook’s conduct and operations on the Chemung canal. The majority being his political friends, wade a report sustaining him in all his transactions, and even eulogized him in many of his acts. That report was printed, and circulated by thousands throughout the State. The report now submitted we take to be an adverse one, as the committee of the House have re-investigated the same subject. And although the report has not been made public, we are assured that its conclusions are quite differ ent from those arrived at by the Senate’s committee of the last session. It is said that Cook has con- structed a canal forty feet wider and three feet deeper than the enlarged Erie canal. It is also seventy feet wider than the Chemung canal proper. This is near his own residence at Havana, Che- mung county, and upon which it is alleged an ex- pense of $100,000 has been uselessly lavished, and which was not warranted by any power possessed by him or the Canal Board. In 1841, he wrote letters insisting upon enlarging the canal from the head of Seneca lake to Hay wide and deep enough to adinit of steamboat navigation. Among other accusations, it is alleged that a political inquisition was held in 1849, which required that men employed as laborers on the canals should be put under oath for the purpose of ascertaining how and for whom they voted at the then preceding election ; and if it was ascertained that their votes did not accord with the feelings of the inquisitors, or if they refused to be sworn, they were immedi- ately discharged—and the magistrate whe held the inquisition has since been rewarded, and is now a collector of canal tolls. The operations on the Black River canal, and on a portion of the Erie enlargement, are alse investi- | gated in the report, and the testimony presented to | the House of Assembly. We doubt, however, whether that report can be effectually suppressed. It is a public document, and the public havea right to its contents. It is too important to be smothered, neither shall it be; for if no other paper will take sufficient courage to demand the privilege of making a copy, the twenty thousand daily readers of the Herald shall have the satisfaction of reading it, in order that they may know something more concerning the under-ground | transactions of high official dignitaries. Stand from under! More Hemeves or rue Day.—Artists of the most peculiar stamp, from foreign countries, encouraged by the success of the Rochester knockings, and the curiosity excited by the revelations of Andrew Jack- son Davis, are sending over proficients in the new schools of philosophical humbug, the preliminary puffs of whose performances, we perceive, are to be found in most of the public journals. We have thought that there are plenty of such adepts at this singular trade between adroitness and credulity, who are of native growth, and are surprised that any respectable editors should give encouragement to new importations, which may compete with our own Mrs. Fox, who has only done a tolerably fair business in disjointing ber knees, and in confounding the simple. It is all very kind and benevolent to help Mrs. Fox on with her exhibitions, because the income she derives sustains her and her family ina comparatively good style; but we have no idea or intention of paying very high prices for the encour- agement of foreign impositions and humbugs— particularly when we are told that they are spiritual manifestations. These modern conjurers and mes- merisers profess too much. Fuss Anovr Tre Exir Rarnoap.—There is quite a hue and ery about the locality for the termination of the Erie Railroad. it terminate at Tiermont, as at present, while another is anxious to have it at Jersey City. The question, of course, has awakened several interests, and some propose to send a remonstrance to Albany, with full champagne and oyster pow- | ers, to defeat the proposition for the terminus in New Jersey. Itiseven possible that Bull-baiting may be resorted to, to effect the desired object. Now, it is of no consequence, whatever, where the road terminates, so that it shall be in the city or its immediate suburbs. It is only important that the road should commence at some accessible and near point, and end at Dunkirk, in Erie. Jersey City or Hoboken is about as good a place as any for the terminus at this end, and all the talk about State pride is mere gloss, used to cover the desigas of land speculators, who care nothing about New York, or New Jersey, or any other State in creation, except so far as they can turn them to account. At pre- sent, passengers come from Piermont two hours New Jersey being virtually a part of New York, in interest, in commerce, and in population, why should she not receive the benefit of the road by having the terminus? Can any one tell ! Annivat or tue How Dasien Weaetea ar toe Aston Hovsr—Promamie KetineMesT FROM o¥rtce.— | The Hom. Daniel Webster arrived at the Astor House yerterday afternoon, and iunmediately after retired to his room, and refused to see persons who called on him. We regret to learn that the Hon. gentleman is laboring un- der indisposition, caused by overwork at his advanced € that it is probable that Le will shortly retire into private lif juenee of the breaking down of bis health, He wil not take part in anything public or pelitieal during his stay here, but may, perhaps, on his return to Washington. He will leave to-morrow, for churette Mr. Webster would be ‘aw from the cabinet im the event of bis ate for the Presi in ¢ Mar Sick or well, ney Marine Affairs, Drrantons oF THe Sreaseur Fravnue —-This noble steamship. under the eommand of Capt Wotton, sailed on her third voyage to Havre, at 12 o'clock yerterday. She theless trae, that the report presented by a majority | Ae of the committee appointed by the last H f sembly to investigate certain alle | fraud more than five weeks since, has not, to thie mom been permitted to be placed in the hands of the public printer. When it was laid before the Assembly, the tro minority members of the committer, who had not signed, requested it might be place their hands for examination, intimating « de Present a counter report porition for ten or twelve days, without any move- ment in the matter, a motion was made to print the report which had been presented, and also that of the minority when it should be made. This Tequest wae denied. Efforts hare since been made to print, on several oecasions, and as often de- feated. And now, it being within ten or twelve days of the end of the session, it is too late to print t, together with, probably, an immense mass of other matter, which has deen ordered, in season, to be laid on the desks of members ‘These facts we obtain in glancing over the proceed- ings of the House of Assembly. Now, we inquire, why did the majority in the House undertake to fupprese that report? Why refuse to print and shrow the facts therein eontained, before the people of this State’ The committee wae appointed twelve months ¢inee, and the whole people were aware that certain of thejr State officers wore sum- moned to appear before that committee, to answer @reve charges of official misconduet, which fpeti in After remaining in that | carried with her one hundred passengers, whow names will be found under the proper head. Srrasaur Acanama, Capt, Ludlow, sailed yester- doy for Savannah, with a full freight and 65 passengers, for whoee names see Maritime Intelligence Laveen or tHe Sreastnre “Proxenn.” Yesterday morning @ very large assemblage congregated at Mr. Jace Bell's ship yard, foot of Stanton street, to witness the launch ef the steamship “Pioneer.” The day was most beautiful, and well fitted for such an animating ight. Ite brightness induced the prosence of quite a large number of fashionably dressed ladies, anxious to Witness the advent of the second largest propeller in the world The hour announced for lanuching was twelve o'clock, | and as the time approached, the quick and steady blows of the shipwrights’ hammers on the blocks below her fave arcurance that her stay on dry land would be of very short duration. Just about the expected time & Flight cracking noise announced that the noble maas wae in motion. and the next instant, with colors flutter- tog in the brosse and accompanied with the loud cheers of the assembinge, the queenly © Pioneer 7 floating on the breast of our noble river "et ProUdly The “Pioneer” is one of the noblest looki ever built. She is owned by Messrs. Spofford & Tileston, and will trade between thie city and Liverpool. She has been construeted in Mr. Belf's style, and is as strong as wood and tron can make her. She has a straight «tem, and although a very sharp ressl, it interferes but little with her etowage capacity, che having very wide floor She hae a neat boweprit, and her is ornamented with a very handsomely carved representation of the greet Daniel Boon, Fe and firet white settler of Kentucky, im the act of loading hie rifle, Her stern is round. and look slight and mt. and ie with ecme neat gt carving. in centre of which are the ormes of the Tilestom family. After some short time she waa towed to the fort of Broome street, where she wil) soceive ber machinery vessels One party wishes to have | sooner, by New Jersey, than by the river boats, and | Lea aniannai ot which has been bet ‘at the West Point Foundry, she is expected to be first of dune. ‘This Lrg yl first American propeller between America aud’ Liver gou be commanded by Captaim Asa Eldridge, thin, @ more popular eaptain and able ecaman ccald uot be selected. He hasbeen, for ears, KDGwn as a commander in the Liverpool trade, and lately of the packet «hip Roscius. TrxnimLe Sicxxess on Stipnoano.—The British ship Bhunche, Capt. Duckett, from Liverpool, arrived below This city two days since, She has been visited by Da F. W. Hart, the Health Offcer, who reports her in « most filthy condition, She left Liverpool on the 22d January with 415 adults, 800 souls in ail, On the 21st February, owing to the crowded aud miserable state of tho vessel, the ship fever mute its a) ce, and twenty-six deaths occurred. ani) all the ship's crew was attacked, and neither log-I was written up, nor any of the for the management of the vessel attended to. is now down with fever, both mates confined to berths, and the steward alone able todo duty, On the arrival of the ship there was said to be seventy or cighty persons sick ou board. The custom of sending so eons to sea in ao vessel badly veutilated sud unprovided with pravisions, is very reprehensible. We trust that our city uuthorities will look into this mutter and strictly enforce the quarantine tions. The Charity Hospital has al- ready within heavy addition~-N. O. Pic, Mareh 28. Launcn—A little schooner, called the Alexina, —~ i on ¥ morning. from the yard of Mi Nash, Norfolk. She ix 72 feet on deck. 17 feet 3 beam, and 53 feet hold, and measures ubout 68 tons. Spring Fashions—April. Walls enough of sickness without this | It seems an understood thing, that, in whatever coun- try one goes, under whatever degree of latitude one re- sides, for whatever temperature one has to clothe oneself, the fushion of our germentsis invariably to come from France—not only France, but Paris, for there is us much difference between a Parisienne spring day. the power of steain end — dollars, coming. locked quite tempting. | chinta patterns prevail. | material, as many as | and pink muslin made | narrow valeneienne seolloped into them. The light summer silks, as well as the | scolloped in silk or worsted ; the colors of the dress, in- stead of being pinked, which is not appropriate for a | dress destined to be worn often, Narrow-scolloped rib- bons, of the two or three tints contained in the dress, ix very new. A dress which came over in the Franklin as of apple green silk, with eight black lace flounces, put on quite plain, graduated in width and headed with a plaiting of green ribbon—the body was tight and high, | with rows of black lace coming from the shoulder to the point of the dress, to match the flounces—the sleeves, en pagode, had four rows of black lace ; this dress, in Paris, would be worn either at a morning concert. at a pro- menade under the flowering chestnuts of the Tuileeries ; but no weman of any distinction would wear it to walk through the streets—Ince flounces should never be worn to walk in through dust and dirt. There is greater art in dressing for the strect well, than in composing a ande toilette. The Princess Mathilde Demidof who, ike all Parisians, likes to “flauer,” from shop to shop. Was met just before astuming her mourning in the | following dress :—a dark blue silk, open in front, with three rows of plaited ribbon, en tablier, down the frout; the bedy, made high, was fastened by a very small cameo} a little embroidered muslin collar, trimmed with a nar: row but exquisitely fine valenciennes, four rows of the Fame appearing between the plaited ribbons om eacit sie of the open bedy; the sleeves were loove, trimmed to | mateh. India murlin under sleeves, fastened closely round the wrist. the ralenciennes failing over the hand ; ‘a small comparatively clore white bonnet without any trimming. with only ps ings of plain tulle round the face; «large plain black cashmere shawl, without any border, but a | deep fringe of the same material (a great novelty) en- i tirdy enveloped, without conecaling, the grace of her form: her gloves were coule her handkerehief had three rows of seolloping. with Mathilde and the princely cerenet in one corner, ‘This was the siinplest of dresses; | there were but two eolore—yet the richness of the lace, the appropriatences of all things. the exquisitely made Loote, the faultless gloves, revealed at a glance the grande dome American women receive from nature the requisites for clear, pale complexions. regular features, and nd feet; yet. from aiming at richness and striking in theif dress. they sometimes attain the Lrink of vulgarity. Jewels ehould not often be worn in the rtreete—at least there are jewels expressly for the street, and none others should be worn, Gold bracelets, very richly engraved, and chased or plain gold circlets great Ornaments. worn on that part of the wrist be- tween the glove and the under sleeve. which the motion of the arm leaves bare. Some of the jewellers in Brond- | way have some very beautiful designs for this purpose. The ec also new sete of brooches, as many as eight, for fastening the front of the velvet and silk polkas worn at home, with light silk skirts, ‘There #lso are of coral, cameos, and mosincs—all calculated for thie reason. Indeed, no brilliant stones should ever be worn by daylight. China crape mantillas are to be worn, but the shawl of the seme material is far more graceful ‘The mantillas are email; the great novelty ix the «ubsti- tution of massive fringes, nearly half a yard deep, for the black lace worn last year ul very little here fur We aw a@ dress sent of the diplomatic corps at A material much ured in Pai eummer dresses, is ba from Paris to the most elegant ‘Washington, which was simple, but very new, It was of ite barege. the tint made for day. (there is a yellow white. made to be worn by night. which looks like flannel by daylight,) it had seven flounces, put on nearly plain, eech em! red with worsted in a new seollop in eve rhode of ; the mantilla to mateh to be worn wi it; a light green erape bonnet. trimmed with enow drops. v occasionally ehilly evening. brocades, satins and vel should no longer be worn—for evening cos tume. tane and muslin should be universally adopted. Under sleeves are now indispensable. They are heceming very cortly; but when silks disappear the more expensive laces will be Inid avide. Point d'Alencon, ipure of every ki macerated to nd velvet. ind malines ins and cambrice ves are em- on the muslin and require no lace; the lower portion of the arm uncovered, bracelets to concenl the wrist bones, en prominent. Handkerchiefe loped and marked, many in colors to match the dresses ith which they are worn, These are pretty for summer toflettes, but should never be ured in even’ with rilk dresses. To perfume these handkerchiefs they be kept in a cairse @ manchoir, with sachels of rome favorite scent, which has becn manufactured in order to avoid wetting with liquid perfames the delicate texture of the handkerchief. Before leaving thie perfumed atmosphere, we would epenk of an oil made from the preseription of the cele. brated physician. Dupuytrin, which hae no equal for moting the ‘of the hair and arresting its ruling : juite ae ugly a qv We y ‘The form of these bonnets (to begin with this most es- sential article of female toilette) is an exaggeration of the winter form, something between the halo round the heads | of saints and the “ Canchoise” cap. It is very difficult to know howto put them on; in Paris they are worn by some rather up behind, and down, in front, over the face. With the exception of the shape, the new bonnets are beautiful—straw and blonde are combined to form the | prettiest material, and the flowers are almost an improve- | ment on nature. We saw one bonnet from the atelier of Mile. Alexandrine, in Paris, in the hands of a mademoi- | selle, in Broadway, suggestive of a pretty face beneath it. It was of white tulle, trimmed both outside and inside with six rows of small blonde, put on very close and very full, and the same round the crown, instead of ribbon. This fairy construction, which, in all, could not have weighed two ounces, had strings of white tulle, nearly a quarter wide, trimmed round with the same small blonde; and in @ nest of tulle, on either side of the face, reposed branches of deep violet velvet pansies, Another, more | substantial, was of white silk, with rows of straw fringes and a bunch of cherries, grapes, and vine leaves, which toilette, or | off, which, alas! it is apt to do after a gay winter cam- | few words for the gentlemen, teem moat courteously to have followed the cuample ef the ladies, adopted hat+ ol nobesening a2 and @ provinciale as though they did not speak the same language, or be- long to the same country. Now, in admitting that the Parisian milliners, dress makers, journalists, and grandes dames, (for fashion has its source in a combination of all these powers.) have the best taste in the world—still there must be great judgment and discrimination in the way Parisian fashions are adapted to the exigencies of another country. For instance: the intensely bright sky of America, ite dazzling sun, should not pe forgotten in the choice of colors; gaudy and brilliant tiats msy be adapted for, and required to enliven, the cloudy and often sombre atmosphere of the French and English capitals, but they are unbecoming, ill-placed, we had al- most said vulgar, in the full effulgence of a New York | After this proviso let us proceed to speak of the last | importations from Paris—the modes de Longchamps—which are now being brought, and worn here before they are even revealed to the Parisian * élégantes "—they will not see them until the appointed week before Easter, “Ja | had juridiction; that the section of the Post Office act Semaine Sainte—and this, by the by, is rather a curious act in the annals of American civilization, and shows There seems really'to be very little novelty in the new modes. The capricious goddess seems chiefly to have shown her power on two things—the sleeves, which she has varied in every way, and the bonnets, which, (with due deference.) we think, she must have invented in a moment of anger, with her fair votaries, for they seem made with a view to the unbecoming, instead of the be- Green and lilac are favorite colors, they are the true | spring livery—the newest “bareges” are of eachemire | patterns, and exceedingly ladylike—gay, but not gaudy. | We raw one orange with deep blue spots, which was very | novel. There is a new material called barege de laine | just suited to the present season, being an intermediate texture between thick and thin, In this texture as well as in mousteline de laine and muslin, white grounds and Flounces are worn on all light eight small ones; we raw a white ith twelve small flounces, with a reges, have all the flounces | Breoklyn City Intelligence. for bee first voyase OM CYPY COURT—NOVEL POINT—INJUNCTION AGAINST ‘THE POSTMASTER OF NEW YORK. Before Judge Greenwood, ut Chambers, ‘Mr. Brady, the New York Postmaster. appeared yos- terday (Saturday) morning, in obedience to an order direeting him to retain, and bring with him, a cortain letter which bad been deposited in the Post-ofice, and addressed to * Edward Corry, Fuirfield Works, Loudon,” (England.) Judge Greenwood stated the circumstances under which he had granted the injunction:—An action had been brought in that court, by one Kirkman, against John Corry, for a serious injury sustained by the plain- tiff, from being shot at by the defendant, and verdict fer a heavy smount recovered. Some very questionable transactions, to say the least of them, had then taken place, and the defendant bad made over his property to Mr. Sterling Smith, Proceeding under the code, sec- tions 204 to 208 inclusive, after the execution had been issued, the court had examined Mr. Smith, when it ap- peared that he had paid several debts of the defendant, ‘and @ balance had been left due from him to the defend- ant, Jobn Corry, of $820; and for this amount he (Smith) had wade his promissory note payable, at the request of John, to his brother, Edward Corry, who resides in Eng- land.’ He had handed this note to the defendant, who left it in trast, us it were, with one Michael Nunen, « clerk of Mr. Sinith’s. Upon this state of facta, the judge had issued an injunction restraining Nunen from parting with the note in question, but immediately afterwards Nunen mailed it, enclosed in an envelope, addressed as above stated. There seemed little doubt, though the order had net been served, that Nunen was aware that it had been and that the letter had been mailed with » view to evade that order, and to de- fruud the ple!y:tiff in the suit, (Kirkman,) by’ preventing him from reai:sing the amount of his verdict. Mr. Brady, who was accompanied by Mr. Van Silliman, the Postmaster of Brooklyn, 4 whether the court had the right to make such an order, and whether the Postmaster would be justified in detaining a letter. He called the J 's attention to the thirty-second rec- tion of the Post ice act, as modified in 1845, and now in operation, by which he would be liable to a fine of $500 and imy ut for six months. for detaining any letter in bis office, and rendered incapable of holding any office for the future. It would, moreover, be next toan im- | possibility to find that letter now among thousands of others that were going to England that morning. Tudge Greenwood said he had no doubt as to his power to make the order for the prevention of a fraud, and he would not hesitate to enforce it even by issuing an at- tachment. Mr. Brady cited the case of some diamonds which were sanuggled by being sent in letters, and even then doubts were entertained as to the Collector's right to seize them, or the Postmaster to allow him, a difficulty | which was got over by handing the letters to the party to whom they were addressed, and the Collector there- upon taking possession of them. Another difficulty was, there might be other letters similarly addressed. The Judge said that the latter difficulty did not arise, that this was a matter arising under the State low, an not under that of the United States, and therefore he | read, expressly alluded to cases where letters were unlaw- fully detained, with intent to delay their delivery, &. In this care both the essential ingredients of the tite defined by that section were wanting, and the Postmaster tie | selle Caroline Loyo, who has been delighting thousands would be fully justified in acting under the direction or y Sas fasts Hiding order of a court of justice. Statutes were to be con- | strued as being designed to mevt ordinary cases; and It had been well remarked by an able jurist that “a thing | within the letter and not within the spirit and intent of | the law, is not within the law; and a thing within the | spirit and not within the letter, is within the law.” If it | were otherwise, in this ease it would open the door to many frauds by merely depositing a letter in the post office, and courts would be impotent. Mr. Lewis, the plaintiff's attorney, made some obzer- vations in support of the injunction, in which he said, that construing the law literally, the postmaster would be bound to forward a torpedo in a letter. Mr. Brady said if he could have found the letter, he would have taken the advice of the Distriet Attorney of New York, but it was impossible to do so, or even to search, after the receipt of the notice, without endanger- ing the whole mail. England that morning. ‘This explanation was accepted by the Judge and the plaintiff's attorney, and Mr. Brady left the court, City Inte! ‘ Rervery or Amenicus Exoixe No. 6.—Last evening, between 10 and o’clock, the gallant members of fire engine No. 6 returned from their visit to Baltimore. At the foot of Courtlandt street, quite a large body of their friends and acquaiutances were collected to greet them | with a hearty weleome back to their happy home. | They were ercorted by hose carriages Not. 26 and 22, and engine No. 19. aceompanied by a splendid band of music. proceeded up Courtlanut street to Broadway, down Ful- ton strect, and through Nassau street to their destina- tion. They looked exceedingly well, and received the fre- quent cheers of their friends during the procession. Tux Wort’s Farm 1x New Yorx.—A meeting of dele- gates of the various railroad and stearnboat companies was held on Thursday last, at the Astor House, to take into consideration the increased facilities that’ will be required World's Fair of the Industry of all Nations at New York in 1852. General John S, Darcy was appointed chair- man, and Lewis Perrine, coretary. ing of the steamboat and railroad directors. and of the stage proprietors, on the 90th of April, at the Astor House, for the purpose of taking into consideration the means of acecmumodating the increased amount of travel, in view of the proposed Island, appropriated by government for the purpose. A Steam Paren-Mit ror Catironnta.—Among the curiosities going out to San Francisco is a steam paper mill, which ix to be shipped from this eity about the Ist of May. It is manufactured by Goddard, Rice & C: at Worcester, Massachusetts, the most eminent establis ment in that line, in the United States. It will be the first ever erected on the shores of the Pacific, and will no doubt be regarded there with much interest. It is caleu- lated to manufacture a ton of paper per day, about half sufficient to supply the New York Herald. It is only waiting for the completion of the engine to drive it. This is ancther evidence of progress in California, Natiovar Acavemy or Desioy.—Last evening a mag- er was given at the National Academy of rge number of invited guests, including ar- terary men of every description. entertainment, the guests exainined the pictu seemed highly gratified with the evident progress that had been made. It is decidedly the best exhibition that has been yet made. Mr. Durand, the President, pre- sided at supper. addressed the company. Ad- drestes were ale delivered by Mr. Coagens, the Presi- dent of the American Art Union; Mr. Sturges. the Presi- dent of the New York Gallery of Fine Arts; Rey. Mr. Bel- lowes, Rev, Dr. Bethune, and several other gentlemen The evening passed off happily, and the company sepa- rated at 120°clock, The exhibition of the pictures will open on Tuesday, Tie Rowneay ar Watan axp Paywe’s.—The value of the jewelry taken by the thief who broke the window of Wairh & Payne, jewellers, Greenwich street., with « ten pin, as mentioned in yesterday's Herald is ascertained to be hoo, including the lump of California gold, valued at Provuse Favrr is rie Sravere—Denis Shehan was arrested, yesterday, by the police of the Second ward. on & charge Of peddliny fruit in the streets, He was taken | to the Tombs, and fined Embroidery in the colors of the dress is much worn. | Asotnen Dearn Cavgrn ny ax Arrnay —Corner Geer yerterday war called to hold an inquest, at No. 74 Charles Htreet, en the body of John I, Doe, aged about forty years born in New York. a mason by trade, who came to his death as alleged, In consequence of blows received in at affray with Wm. MeCarvin, a young man about eighteen years ofage. The affray took place about five weeks since, and the decensed ever since that time has been laboring under an affection of the head, in consequence of the Liows received on that occasion. Yesterday. on the in- formation that Doe was dead, the magistrate ordered the Police to arrect MeCarvin, who was accordingly taken into custody, and committed to prison, to await the verdict of the Coroner's inquest xiry —Coroner Geer held, No. 8 Stanton street, on the , aged 76, born in New York, forterday's Herald. by being knocked down and run over by a horse and cart in East Broadway. The injury was found by the jury to be the result of accident, and a verdict was rendered to that effect. Resevep rrom Drowixxc.—At eleven o'clock yesterday forenoon, a small bey, named Benjamin Miller, fell into the doek at the foot of Pike street, and was reseued from drowning by some of the workmen employed in the serew vk. THE MILITARY. ‘Tue Trrmnee Goann—Paesevtation —Lart night the Trimble Guard met at Perkins’ saloon, corner of Centre and Grand streets, and after partaking of an elegant «up- per, provided by the Brothers Perkins, a valuable sword Was presented to Captain Fowler, in testimony of the e=- teem and respect of the company, for his character asa soldier anda gentieman since he took command of the company. About sixty of the members sat down to eup- After the cloth was removed, Mr. Trimmer, upon presenting him with the «word, made the following bri addrere —" Sir, the eword I hold in my hand, T have the | Freed satietuetion of presenting you, on bebslf of the rimble Guard. as a slight token of their esteem, and more particularly of my approbation of the ability and energy displayed by you in organizing the company now under your ecmmand; a company, sir, in regard to num- bers, as also in their ‘military appearance, of which you may Well be proud. Accept, sir, and wear it honorably for yourself, and, if needs be, for your country.” ‘To which Captain Fowrrn made the following reply:— “air, in accepting this high testimony of reenrd and esteem from the Trimble Guard, through you. Tam over- whelmed with the preference which is bestowed uj one whore merit is unworthy of such ® mark of’ their consideration. Although raised through the confidence of my fellow companions of the Trimble Guanl to the ‘of their first officer, and as their officer T have atherio felt a self-reliance that with their kind forbear- ance T mi ht, be enabled te do my duty on any emer. sir, this evening I find ig occasion. But be aseured, that although the tongue cannot give utternace, the heart feels that the elegant complement received by me this evening, far ex- coeds my hopes or my merits, Permit me, however, to tay, while tendering to you, sir, and to all present, ny | most grateful acknowledgments that this sword, while have life, shall be oye at every hazard; and that, whilst in peace or war, I will ever remember that it rhould never be drawn without reason, so. it shall never be sheathed without honor.” SS ) Mr Buoons then came forward and presented Lieut. | Fowler, of the same company, with a case of mathema- tical instruments, and in doing «0, requested Lieut Fow- ler to accept of them as a rinail token of the respect and esteem the company. collecti tertain for his as a citizen Licut. Fowien briefly thanks for the very unexpected and undeserved boner conferred on him. ‘Me rAjd that Jt wae at al) timpes, ang would be bener forth. ‘There were 30,000 letters going to | by the public, on the occasion of holding a | After some | discussion, resolutions were adopted to convene a mect- ‘air to be held on Governor's | 7 to you the intensity of my feelings upon this in- | my ly and individually, en- jeman | | his highest aim to He be of bi re the good opinion. pe oe to return them his Jgmnen ‘ouly for their gift, but for their inion, whieh was to hinr above all price. ‘The following toasts were then drank with applause -— 1. Republicanism—Those stars which Paul Jones uuade to ditter on the ocean-path to the dismay and defeat of # (Lecpe rey poteemony b they never pale their brilliancy till eyistand oponsore for the democratic. republicanicin Of the world, Z Our Country—The hope of the exile and the refuge of tie oppregred 3. The Sta interrupted the land, 4, The American People united and free— M and Stripes—May they soon be in full and un- selon of the entire length aud breadth of their power long triumph on land and by #ea— May the etur-epangled banner float high without stain, ‘Till al earth's proclaimed free in George Washington's 5. The City Blues—The pride of our city and the admira- tien of the ladies. 6, The Trimble Guard, Eeverul other tousis were drauk, and some good specehics made, which we caunot find room for, ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowery TuraTee.—This popular establishment, which, for a long term, has held a distinguished position in the drumatic world, because the manager, Mr. T. 8. Hamblin, spures neither pains nor expense in producing every no- velty in the utmost style of «plendor, offers for the amuse- meuts of to-morrow ¢vening # bill of uncommon attrac- tion. The beautiful tragic epectacle of * Rienzi,” will commence the performances. Mr. E. Eddy, a you actor of great dramatic celebrity, will appear as Cola di Ricusi; Mr, Mamilton as Stephen Colonna; Tilton as ‘Angelo Colonna; Mrs, Jordan as Lady Colonna; and the excellent actress, Miss Wemyss, as Claudia.’ This jece has been in ration for some time, in order that it should be produced as effectively ax when it first drew such immense audiences, and was triumphant in its carcer. Those who visit the Howery on Mouday evening, will have arich treat offered to them. Misa Hiffert will sing one of her admired songs, and the entertainments will terminate with the excellent comedy of « All that Glitters ix not Gold.” ‘Those who wish to be seated com- fortably should go carly, as such great attractions as the above, must have the effect of crowding the house. Bnoapway Tueatre.—To-morrow evening: the enter- prising and excellent manager of the (way theatre, offers for the amusement of his patrons, the most at- tractive features ever presented within the precincts of the metropolitan theatre, The necessary for the production of this spectacle in a styl a great number of artists, The inachinery is grand, the the principal talent of the theatre. The piece we al- lude to is are of a it in splendor, We are glad to perceive that Miss An- derfon takes a leading character—that of Korun. The e har Olivia; Runac, Princess of Cusco, fascinating and, beautiful irl, Miss A. Gougenhelin; Gcella by Miss J. Gougenheim ; and Cassumae by Mrs Isherwocd. The performances ‘will commence with favorite comedy each evening. This theatre may caleu- | tale w | similar productions. Nimo’s Ganpex.—To-morrow evening, will be pre- hoo | fented a grand combination of French, English and Ame- rican stars, seldom witnessed in the arena. Mademoi- | for the last two wecks, in her erp me | will intreduce her splendid and truly picteresque scene | equestre, entitled the “Haute Ecole.” Mr. Thos. Mc- | his first appearance in his great back and forward somer- | ret act on two horses. | for the first time,in his wonderful bare back act, per- forming feats never attempted by any other equestrian, Mr. Nevils will appear in his astonishing act, leaping aud | somerseting over elevated objects, Besides this great attraction, there will be feats of the most startling nature. | Wallett and Lathrop, inimitable jesters, will clown the | several acts, | _Benrox’s Tusatar.—Although there never existed | such theatrical competition as at the present date, and | every effort is being made to produce novelty of every | description, yet this ably managed establishment every night presents an assemblage of highly respectable and | delighted audiences. One thing is certain—all the artiste ure persons of the inost distinguished character, and with | the greatest comedian living at their head, there can be little surprise at the great success of the Chambers street theatre, To-morrow evening, the comedy of “ Love ina | Ma commences the performance, It is almost un- necessary to sey it will be acted throughout with sterli | ability. “A favorite ballad by Mr. and Mrs. Holman, ani | the orchestra will | several beautiful pieces of music. The entertainments will conclude with the comedy of the School for Le pai This is indeed a very attractive i jd say, ut we woul when is it otherwise at Burton's? Nebody can be found who ever left this Thespian temple otherwise than well pleased with their visit. | Natronan Trxatee.—Thote persons who have already seen the splendid national drama of “Harry Burnham,” | which was played with the most triumphant suc- | ces when first presented—the house being filled t+ over. | flowing cvery night it was produced—will be delighted to hear that it will be revived to-morrow evening with the same excellent cast. The piece throughout is deeply interesting—the characters are all well sustained—the | scencry is remarkably «plendid, and the music and every | ether necessar een to give it effect, has boon care: fully mane; ent ing proprietor. It commence the performances—-br. ‘Watkins and Miss Mes- | tayer in the leading characters. The entertainments to conclude with “Travelling by Telegraph.” Durii | eventing, the orchestra will play several beautiful Of munis. Go carly and secure your seate, asthere will be @ rush to see the new drama. | Brovenam’s Lyceva.—A brilliant novelty, which has teen months in preparation, is to ‘te produced at this | beautiful and well regulated establishment this evening. | It is an operatic romance, translated from the French by | Mr. Brougham, with new’ music, by Loder, and a array of new reenery and decorations, bearing the at- | tractive title of “The Spirit of Air, or the Enchanted Star.”* The general and deserving favorite, Miss Mary | Taylor, makes her first appearance since her recent se- vere illness, in Asteria, All the operatic strength of the | ccmpany is combined in the production, together with a | numerous band of auxiliaries in the way of chorus, and other aids to the general effect. Taking the pieces hitherto produced at this theatre as a guide, we expect the public eye and ear will be regaled with no ordinary treat at the Lyceum to-morrow evening. Crnusty's Movstae.’s.—The mime for to-morrow evening is very attractive. selection of melodies is exerlient, and are always rendered with harmony. The Burlesque Opera is oo capltaliy performed that the audience are kept in ecrtacies, The instrumental per- formances are very much admired, particularly the solos on the violin and guitar, and the dancing cannot be beaten | Pensows’ Mixernets.—This band is doing wet. Their instrumental performances are every night cheered, and the melodies are rendered with great harmony. The Burlesque Opera scenes, the inimitable dancing, the edingly witty sayings, various other attractive es receive nightly the marked applause of the " sums Meseum.—Tho great feature of the perform- | ances at this place, to-morrow evening, is Morton's popu- | lar and instructive moral drama, “Ail that Glitters is not Gold,” one of the best portraitures of manufacturing life ever written, It is calculated to do much good, and con- vey many useful lessons to the young. In the afternoon, Tr. Henkins will appear in drama of “Ro- bert Macaire.” | Asenirinatan, Bowery.—The coming week is the last of the season at this popular and attractive resort, and a great variety of entertainments are brought for- rd to serve, as the bills have it, as a “grand finale” to the pest six menths. Mad'lle Tourniaire is to appear in two of her matchless secnes of equestriani«m, and other meritorious features will be found set forth in the adver- tinnment, Contisrem.—White and Horn taiumente, every evening. at th ‘Their hall is fitted up neatly, and the amusements con- sist of the usual singing, instrumental performances and dancing Kxareet’s Graxn Concent.—This affair will come off on Tuesday evening next, at Castle Garden. The princi- pal performers are Mrs Laura A. Jones and Mesers. yhilip Mayer, Paul K. Weigel and the German Leider- krantz, under the direction of Herr Paur. Mr. Henry C. Timm will preside at the piano. The musical pieces relected for the occasion are all excellent. | Tar Ai astana—Hope Chapel was well filled last evening, and the concert delighted all. Miss Goodenow's voice and singing are truely excellent. Their seventh concert takes place to-morrow evening, when a well se- lected programme of several beautiful solo, duets, quar- tette and other interesting features will be presented, | _ Grawn Paxonamta oF Ineraxn, Movenva Rooms, 406 Brorvway, will positively close in a few days. We would | advice all who have not eeen it © to stand not upon the order of their going, but go at once.’’ It is really interest- ing to look upon the beautiful features of the poor old sleep- ing country, The audiences of the past week have been crowded and forhinable, It is accompanied by al lecture which is both instructive and amusing. The Glasgow Courier of the 11th March, speaks in the owing terme of the great and unequalled tragic Faucett. She appeared in Marston's ly hilip of France and Agnes de Miranie." bove paper “Some of her last scenes ex- hibited ® foree and beauty which were altogether in- imitable, and which no other performer now on the stoge. of either sex. ean in the slightest degree approach.”” Mlle Terese Parodi is in Charleston, 8, C. Political Intelligence. New Yor Tows Exections.—Returns have been re- ceived from the town elections in several more of the counties of thir State. In Livingston county the whigs have elceted twelve, and the democrats four officers; in Oricans, five whigs and five democrats; in Schenectady ecunty, eeven demoerats and two whigs; in Ulater county, six democrats and three whigs; in Orange county, ox Whigs, one free roll, and seven democrats; in Columbia county, three whigs and three demoerate, Massacivserts —The Hon. Robert Rantoul, late United State: and candidate for Congress in the Second district of Marrachusette, has declared hie ition to the Fugitive Slave law ina —— speech at mn, He ; a] | at virit ive therr negro enter- new trage and the | y' deelored that law unjust, unconstitutional, in det | of the fundemental Soixime of free goreram cught to be speedily ® ver Y meeting ed at hie 0 ia view of his declare: wns celled at his 6 ion; and my him under the the to tion thet he wishes no man to | apprehension that he was in favor | law, the frve soll party votes Erroxp tHe tive —At the election in the eastern Con- | gressional district of Rhode Irland, eaded for the “Thirty-firet Eegrese it remains be neem, whether Congress remains elect will be entitied to hie seat; though the intention of Uhe reople ie generally taken into consideration and res. Prete | We are indebted to Mr. 0. Hf. Patterson, clerk of the steamboat Reindeer, for Aibany papers in advance of tbe ‘tions plendor never Lefore witnessed in this city, have calle action scenery magnificent, and the cast of characters embraces ¢ beautiful romantic and operatic spectacle of the «Vision of the Sun,” The dresses and decorations gorgeous character, and much as“ Faustus” was relished, we believe this grand spectacle will far exceed character of Tacmar by Mr. Whiting; that of Oratzuma by Mill; mr King of Cusco, by Fredericks; aed on immense patronage during the performance of the ubove piece, if we nay judge’ from’ the success of Collum, the world renowned two horse rider, will make Mr. Eaton Stone will also appear place of amusement. _ anna aa NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. in Ne nner NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. BY MOKSE’S MAGNETIC LINE—NoO. 16 WALL STREET Senate. Auuany, April 5, 1852. THE WILL FOR BRIDGING THE HUDSON, Mr. Wisiams asked to be discharged from the bill re. | lative to the ferry across the Hadson river at Phillips town, and that it be referred to the Senators from thé Seventh, Eighth and Ninth districts, BILLS REPORTED, ETE Mr. Daxt reported favorably on the bill authorizi: the Troy and Boston Railroad to lease a certain roud an build a branch road. Mr. Dinmicx made a favorable report on the bill incor- porating the Watson Agricultural Institute. Referred to'| Le reported complete. Mr. Corr reported against the bill changing the Rhine- beck Ferry. Agreed to, Mr, Brxaaan reported favorably, without amendmente, the bill establishing free echools throughout the State. Also favorably on the bill incorporating the Utiea Art Union Association. et, Grppxs moved that the free school bill be printed. adopted, ir, Beexnan made a favorable report on the bill le- galizing the acts of school districts in the State, and pro- Viding for the support of schools: ‘The bill to abolish capital punishment in the State was reported complete, ‘ills were reported complete by Messrs, Babcock, Mil- ler, Brandreth, Cook, Cross, Geddes, Williams and Beek- man, Mr. Gxpprs also made a report from the committee of ht. os THE ENLARGEMENT OF THR ERIE CANAL. ane Erie Canal Enlargement bill was read a second time. Mr. Mann moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Banks and Insurance Com 6 Mr: Bancoce moved that it go to the Committee on ‘anals, Mr. Maxw moved that the part of it mal sources a basis for bunking, be referred to the ittee on Banks and to the Judiciary, to report on its constitu- tionality; another part to the Finance Committee; and the roet of it to the Canal Committee. Mr. Bancocx said, that the attempt to kill generally ceme before dissection, but the rule seemed changed in this instance. He thought this # sti mode of pro- cedure. Bills came up every day, upon the constitution- ality of which there may be doubt, but such a course se this was not adopted. ‘The Senate ought to that this was a part of the tactics of the opponents of the Lill to stave it off, make delay, and thas prevent its pa- rege. He hoped the motion would not prevail. It should go to some one committee, and not be ted. ge: nce Oe to amend, by sending it to the Jue c ommittee, * My. Srantox thought a division of its subjects would rather tend to facilitate its rc. Mr. Moraan said that it was an important bill, and he had voted against referring it to the Canal Committee, because he wanted the opinion of the Sudleleny. If it could go to the Canal Committee, and he could then hear the opinion of the Judiciary upon its constitutionality, he would cheerfully vote for the reference. Mr. Mann amended his motion accordingly. Mr. Cross then withdrew his motion. Mr. Jonnson hoped it would go to one committee. Mr Moxcax moved a reconsideration of the vote om refusing to send it to the Canal Committee. Carried. Mr. Mann then moved to amend the motion to send it to the Canal Committee, by saying that, “The Judiciary be required to report upon ite constitutionality.”? ‘The amendment of Mr. Mann was withdrawn after’ some debate. Mr. Maw then moved to refer it to the Judiciary alone, to report upon its constitutionality. Mr. Stayton called the yeas and nays, and the motion was lost by 14 to 15. ‘Mr, Moncan then offered Mr. Mann’s first amendment. to refer it to the Canal Committee, and that the Ju- diciury be requested to report upon its constitutionality. Carried without division, BILLS KEAD AND PASSED. A bill to provide for the organization of a huzzar ave in the State, now known as part of the 33d re- iment. sq yill to amend the charter of the village of Saratoga, iprings, ‘A bill to incorporate the Watson Agricultural Insti- tute. A bill for the relief of Catharine Leland. A bill to incorporate the Rome Water Works Company. PS for the relief of the Firemen’s Association of unffalo. An act to incorporate the German Mission Church of Rochester. An act to amend the charter of the Syracuse Water Works Company. A bill for the relief of Mary Louisa Powers. The Senate then adjourned till Monday. Assembly. Auaasy, April 15, 1851. PETITIONS, BILLS PRESENTED, ETC. Several petitions for local legislation were presented. Mr. Swonps presented a bill to charter the Orleamp Academy, Also, to charter the Female Academy of the Sacred Heart. —— presented @ bill to charter the village of Mr, Uxnenwoon, a bill te authoriac the tows of Balom, Cayuga county, to borrow ey ir. J. Benevicr asked to be from the fur- ther consideration of the matter in relation to the ap- pointment of a Commissioner to survey @ route for @ na- tional railroad. Agreed to. : Mr. 0. Avcew presented a bill in relation to the Canal, Also, oue providing for the enlargement of Oswego Canal. THE LAW OF Linge. Mr. A. A. Tuomrson gave notice of his intention to in- troduce a bill providing that in all cases of libel the party shall be indicted and tried either in the county where the paper shall be published, or in the county where the proveoutor sball reside. SPECIAL ORDER. wr was set apart for the third reading o THE PAR REDEMPTION BILL. Mr. Uxperwoon moved that the bill relating to par redemptions be referred to a select committe to report complete, After some discussion the motion prevailed. MISCELLANEOUS. The remainder of the session was occupied in refer- fine ue to select committees to report complete, Ad- jourbe: From Washington. Wasnixortos, April 5, 1851. A barge sale of Porto Rico sugar and molasses, the cargo of the brig Clara, took place yesterday at George- town, Sugars brought $5 60a $6 70; fine molasses, 22 cents; also some sales of flour were made at $4 37, Much regret was expressed on account of an order from the! War Department, disbanding the light artillery at Fort Mell enry. Canadian Postage Arrangements, Mowrneat, April 6, 1851. ‘The Post Office Department was transferred from the British to the Provincial authorities to-day. The rates throughout Canada are now five cents. ‘The Pennsylvania Legislature. Hannispune, April 5, 1861. ‘The General Appropriation bill has passed to a second reading in the House. It appropriates $250,000 to com- plete the north branch of the canal, and $250,000 towards avoiding the Alleghany Portage Railroad. A bill has also passed to a second reading. in the Senate making telegraph operators amenable in law, for a breach of trust in sending telegraphic despatches. Mei Observations, April 5. | BY MORSE’S MAGNETIC LINE—NO. 16 WALL STRERT. Berraco, 9 A. M.—A dull, cloudy morning; cold wind from the northwest; thermometer 42; barometer 29.500; mercury 60. Rocnesten, 0 A. M.—Dark and hay, with indications of rain; wind northeast; thermometer 44. Syracuse, 9 A. M.—Cloudy and cold morning; very tanpleasant; wind northwest; thermometer 43, weao, 9A. M.—Fine morning, but rather cloudy; somewhat cold; thermometer 42; barometer 29.580. Unies, 9 A. M.—Cloudy and rather unpleasant; wind ust; er 45; barometer 29.045, mercury 3a Atnavy, 9A. M—Clear and pleasant; wind northeast; thermometer 41, barometer 30.170; mercury 64, T 9 A M—Sky hazy, and weather colder than- yesterd “4 but not unpleasant; thermometer 46; wind ea Beaumorow, 9 A.M ne but pleasant morning; Naval Intelligence, ‘The U. &. brig Perry, Lieut. Com. A. H. Foote, arrived at Porta Praya, January 10, had been one year on a cruise to the 8. W. coast, di "ae tine te tured two vesels, a ship and brig, fully equipped the slave trade, and rendered important assistance to | American commerce generally. -~ has also been at the t t Mr. of thie place sow the famous Shadrach, on Saturday last. Mr. Boynton had conversation with him, he | clared he had no desi to the free and the home of the brave.” & barber's ehop in the city. He also. tol oy that he had received fift jady dollars from in Boston, a few days — f+ I > laa rgetown, Marek 27, 1861.