The New York Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1852, Page 6

me New York, February, 1852. MemMers of the Fire Department’ and the tm general :— In looking over a communisation that appeared in the Heap, of the l0ch inst., and the Fireman's Journal, of February 4th, signed by tbe Chief Ea- ineer of the New York Fire Department, [ noticed Fg were 11 men removed from EngineCo. No 44, for manifesting a friendly feeling towaras the Chief Kngineer. Now,as this public statement has a ti ney to impress the memb@re of the depart- ment with a wrong idea, it is but an act of justice to the members of Engine Co. 44, to state ‘to the dopartwent and the pudlic in general, that the above assertion isuntrue, which every person will admit, when made acquainted with the clandestine manner these men affected their entrance into the above- named company. ‘To give a full and correct ac- count of these now defunst members, would occup’ too much space in your valuable paper. It is eno: to state that since their connection with En, gite Co. 44, they have, without any just cause, been engaged in a rogular crusade against the mem- bers of the company, and particularly against mo. About May, 1:50, these men managed to raise a Serious disturbance abou: our annual election for efficers, and after creating a broil in the company by turning our monthly meetings into a regular seene of disorder aod confusion, and after a oon- tinued succession of quarrels and personal ani- mosity towards the members of the company, and finding themeelves in the minority, they concluded to leave the company, thinking that their with- @rawal weuld be the ruination of the company; and never bad the members of the company ex- perienced a bapjier change. Friendship, good teélipg, and the harmony of the company was once more restored. Our monthly meetings wore carried on in barmeny, and in the right spirit; and what was still more surprising to these ro- Signed members, the company appeared to be as active in doing duty as thy were before they left the company ; in fast, their withdrawal proved to be a benefit instead of the ruination of the compa— ny, and the members congratulated themselves upon getting clear of such a quarrelsome set of men. After their withdrawal, and in order to pre- vent suck men from again entering the company, to disturb the peace and harmony that prevailed, the company recommended and made an alteration inthe by Jawe to this effect, namely:—that seven black balls eballexclude any person from becoming a member of this company, (the old law reading a msjority ) The above alteration wero carried by & two third vote, in ascordance with our by-laws and corsidered binding by every member of the company. These men shortly after their with- drawal, applied for and gained admission into Hose Co 54, but their stay in the above company was very short—they were out of their proper elomont, ed to get b into Engine Co. 44, to commence their hostilities towards the com- pany and its head officer; but the noxt im- Pediment to their onward course of the ruination of the company was the seven black ball system that appeared to be the sticking point, and long did they wait in vain for the repeal of that law, until their patients was pretty near exhaust- ed, When, at o mecting one night, a ray of hope | appeared in the distance. A couple of membors of the company, who wero formerly opposed to these men, but through the harangue and contfaued slan- der of personal characier, allowed their minds to be poisoned by these mon, and finally capped the whole by incousistently favoring the very men they cpposed but a short time before Theee couple of members that I epeak of the above mentioned meeting thinly mew bers of the company, resolved to repeal the seven black ball syetem, which is, indeed, proper aud right at all times, providing it is done in a proper manner, and in acsordanoe with the by laws, which was not the case in the above instance. One of these men made a motion that the “seven black ball system” be aitered, 6 80 as to read, “a majority ef black balls shall | exclude any person trom becoming a member of the company” The second of theso two men seconded the motion; and, accordingly, a serious and exciting debate ensued, in which several mem- bers entirely disapproved of altering the law uader a@uy consideration. The motion was put before the meeting, and declared carried by voice. And hero, { wish to be distinctly understood, that the altera- tion of our by-laws required a two-third vote, which was not done in the above instance, being merely carried by voice, in the absence of my- self and several members of the compi 0 sooner had the motion been declared carri hon one of these men took frem his pocket a list of Propositions, ten in number, being the very men that left the company before, for the simple reason that they could not rale in the minority. Theso men were, contrary to our by-laws, oe and ballotted for on the same evening; and, to show how far welcome and needful they were in the com- pany, they received from seven, and cient, and evenas high as leven black balls; and that inthe ab- gence of members who would have made an addition to the above number, hadthey been present. hs department and the public can judgo for themselves how there men effected their entrance into the com- pany, when they were unexpectedly Peo poved, badlot- ted for, the return made out and signed by the assistant foreman, which ie contrary to law, I bese in the city at the time ofthe Les) and money handed in to the Chief's office on the following day, and every thing done up compact to onsure their membership in the company; and all this done in the space of snenty four hours. On hearing the facts of the case, I immediately entered a pro- test against these men, on the grounds that they came into the company in an illegal man- ner. The company was summoned, and the case investigated by the Fire and Water committee, and these eleven men withdrew their charge, and retired from the company. I[t is a cur- rent report that there men were confirmed as members by the Common Council. Such is not ‘the caee. ey were confirmed by the Board of Assistants, in October, and by the Beard of Aldermen, in January, Leap hae J illegally confirmed. To give a mo: view of the action of these men, I will state that they had Bo sooner gained admission into the compan: than they commenced their usual hostilities towar myself, the foreman of the Reba i by declar- ing the office of foreman vacant. They failed in the attempt; and, accordingly, tried another plan to remove me, for the innocent offence of earning a livelipood for my family, by being connected with t] lice department—they con- tending that I could not act in the capacity wf @ fireman and policeman at one time. This attempt, also, like all others, proved a failure: but they were bound not to give it up. They then were in favor of new by-laws, and drafted a copy, and presented them to the company for adoption. ‘This being in June, and directly after our annual eleotien ‘or officers, thoy proposed, in the new by- laws, that the annual election for officers of this company be held on the first Wednesday in July—-thereby bringing the company under two elections for officers in the space of three months; but this attempt also proved a failure One more attempt, and they began to grow sick They then aitempted to impeach me upon cir- cumstances connected with the company, which 1 explained to the entire satisfaction of its mem- bers. This attempt to remove me, like all the rest, proved of no avail. Still they could not rest here. The company passed a resolution to fend the engine to the painters, ani authorized me to make the necessary arrangements, which L accordingly did, when these men preeented the: elves to Mr. Carson, as an authorized committee from the company, to countermand the painting of the exgine, euch not being the caso. I submit these remork n impartial and unbiassed pudlic te decide for themselves whether these men were removed from 44 Engine Company, for their frie ship towards the Chief Engincer, and forthe purpose Of filling the company with anti-Careon men. It is « fact that 44 Engine Company has had a groat deal to contend with the past two years, both from these men, and come others that etand somewhat high in the department. Jat let every unintereste porton inquire who has caused the strife and con- tention? and echo will answer there men, whose sole aim and ebject has been, and is at present, the total destruction of the above named company, un- loss they can rule it themselver,and become complete masters of it—men who are not eatisied with the injury they have done ia the com: y, but are con- tinually ciroulating false reporte, and poisoning the minds of all firemen and ns who consent to Heten to their eide of the off Sat let them inquire what portion of the company was anxious to per- form, and did perform, duty during tho recess our engine was taking in the public yard, and likewise shouldered hose around the Eleventh ward, in order to eave the property of citizens, perhaps enemies to the company, through tho circulation of faleo re- port. And, furthermore, the men that were willing to perform duty were not allowed the privilege of uring a spare hose cart thet was lying idic in the Tear of one of the up town hore houses; and, in co! clus ! would ask of any unbiasged person, if 11 Engine Company has net been misrepresented |)9- fore the putlie the past two years by these men; god an ecestary interference by those in power, who hed no oceasion t ter int i vate concerns, merely to satisfy the ambitious de- bires of a few men wi! motto was rule or ruin? But we hee not the injury they mey do us, but will endeavor to hold our position in the department in defiance of cur enemics. Any perton wishing to answer this document will please sign their name RANCI# CLARK, Foreman, In behalf of the members of Lygine Co. 41 5 Sratve or Euan At —A statue of Ethan », the well known revolutionary warrior, has been ated by B. H. Kinney, of Burlington, Vermont. He me fcr it Uhat “it is the fire we ever Roulptured in \ -rmont,” and, as he believe largest ever sculptur- cio America It is highly spoken of. a * onuep on a Rarroap.—An elderly man, named was run over and killed on the Volum- Hdey AFFAIRS IN THE CITY AND VICINITY, errr ‘The Holy Alliance of Teetotallers. A public meeting, in connection with this association, was held on Monday evening, at the Methodist Eplisoopa) Church in Norfolk street, which was fully attended. Mr. Isaac Oxiver remarked, that the movement involved ‘no attempt te touch the question of the Presidential eleo- tion, as had been rumored. The object was to stop thy Tum traffic; but if that object touched on the choice of & President, he would fight hard for the Presidency. Thourands had gone down to their graves in conse- quence of their indulgence in intoxicating liquors. ‘Their object was to restrict the sale of liquors as a beve- rege, not as medicine. He would never again vote fora rum seller, The best way to remove intemperanee was to sign the pledg Let the Legislature give them the law, and they would enforoe it. The Chief of Police had stated that it could be enforced. Mr. Jons Hawkins hoped that every individual would remember that he was in the house of God, and not ia a ublic hall, This remark referred to any applause which ‘is remarks might receive, and which he did not desire. They would hear his remarks, and select or throw aside such as they thought proper, in the same manner as they would inspect @ barrel of potatoes. (Laughter.) If he said anything that was ridiculous, they must set him down aéa fair specimen of human nature. The temps- Tance cause had its “ups and dowas;” it had had foes from quarters which they did not expsct—from indi vViduale who had not considered its animus It had re- ceived more newspaper opposition than hed any other enterprise in any part of the glove—more than either the missionsry or Bible circulation causes. That very fact, when compared with its advanoe, was evidence of Divine support. The ravages of intemperance had not confined themeelves to any particular class of men. No man had been placed so high in the soale of human nature, by a giant intellect—no man had been placed so high in office by his fellow men—but that intemperance had dragged him trom an honorable positioa, and had ground him to atomson the sitar of Bacchus. With reference to the Domination of sidont, if a candidate ‘were opposed to temperance, and opposed to donestio religion, and they were drove to opposition, and should have to defend themselves egainat bad legislation, then when they went to the balot bex, let them deposit « ballot that would do what was right. There was but one oftice in this repudlic which had not been disgraced by drunkenuess, aud that was the Presidency. Tae ra vages of intemperance had ran all through society. ‘They had been told that their ings had been com- posed of women and children—and why #2? Because ibey were the euffurers by the delinquencies of men. H» had seen in the Tombs God’s image crushed down by intoxicating drivk. But there was a future beyond even the present - there was the drankard's hell. (Tais Cbserration was followed by ® piuse, avd the intensely death-like silence which prevailed for more than # ini bute would seem to imply the perception of a new con Vietion.) There was10 child’s play in this movement, no more than there was when General Taylor, with 4.000 men, scattered » much larger force; and the casea were fomewbet similar, Some of their opponents had aaid that there was vory little drunkeaness in this city; coke peper bad paid that the editor hed not | met a drunkard in Broadway for many yaars | Why, it was ouly that morning, that he had” sven teyeral there, He had seen some genteel and scientiac | drunkards, (Laughter.) It was a waste of tims for an editor was ® man of sense, and a gentleman. refinement—and that when be discussed a subject, he Would discuss it like aman, and come out like a man, without attempting to ridicule @ caute of eusha holy character as that one. If he were not convinced of che importance of the cause, they would conriuce him. It Was no ure for 8 newspaper which professed to enlighten the people, te make use of expressions that were foolish —oue which could write 0 much better. There was an article in @ paper in this city, which, in speaking of the | Temperance Alliance, had given {t a name | not wish toastume a name; but hedid not know but | what it was @ “holy alliance;’’ and it stated in this pap (holding up the Hensr) tbat they were “a hely al! ance of teetotuller: atheists, broken down ocielista, and broken dowa drunkards.” Now, he had seen many a broken up drupkard, but he had never seen & “broken down” one (Laughter) He supposed that remark applied to nim. It was clear that they had fired a shot into the enemy’s camp, and they exclaimed, “ Our Cccupation’s gone.” There!—he wouid leave that paper. (Laughter ) He never attempted to be aystematic; if they coud make any good out of his remarks, well and good. He bhadseen much intemperance whila he had eufered in his shame; when in Baltimore he had felt his coffee bags, and had seen him come into a rum shop, and have his bottle filled. He felt mortified, although he was then a beastly drankard. In his younger days he had eeen ap eminent lawyer and judge addicted to thore dis- gusting habits, They would not find a single family in thia city, even amorg the “ upper ten,” but what had svflered directly or indirectly from intemperance. Mem hers of the same family were frequently unaware of t, sa his experience had taught him. The ex- tent of intemperance was unknown And what wi the peneey ‘ * Qh! moral suasion,’ eaid one thodist friend of his. What! change ths hea of the rum seller by meral suasion? “Let us try,’ aid he; and he went to one or two grog ehops without uccess. At last he came upon one rum seller, aud ssid io bim, “which would you rather do, have a law passed to prevent your relling intoxicating drink, or do it of Jour own eccord’” “I would rather do it of my ewa eccord,” said the rum seller. ‘See there,” exclaimed his Methodist, “did I not say that moral eussion would succeed?” But he “why don't you give St up, then?” “Because,” said the rum seller,“ it is uot my nterest todo so. I will not give it up until the law clores me up.” Now what became of this m-o-r-a-l su-asio-n? (Leughter.) The States of New Hamp- ebire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island. had all failed to accomplish the object. A probibitory law was ths only remedy. In desoribing the operation of the Maine aw, he stated that a proclamation was issued. allowing down his shop with a revolver in his haud, threateniag any officer who should dare to enter his establishment; but all opposition had been overcome, and Neil Dow b3- ee ace of the oe Aiea rum et in this city had already began to t sending their goods to another State forsale. Blood or no blood, the law once made would be enforced; a man was not necessarily coward because he was a temperance man; let them try him. The speaker then deecrited the effect of the work- ing ofthe Maine law. When one Yankee dealt with ano- ther Yankee, it was “diamond cut diamond.” The inge- buity of the Yankee rum peller could not outwit the in- genuity of the temperance men. The speaker concluded by relating anecdotes in support of his address. A collection was made to defray expenses. d tracts distributed; after which the assembly (which was chiefly compote d of ladies) sept d. . City Intelligence, Cenenration or Wasnincron’s Bixtapay.—In the Board of Aldermen, a message was received from his Honor the Mayor, recommending the appointment of a Waebington’s birthday, for which purpose the eum of $1,000 was appropriated. Deatn oF a Distixcvienrp Crti7ex.—Edward Strahan, Erq., for many years a prominent member of the demo- cratic party, died at bis residence, in tbis city. on Mon- day. At the election, last fall, he was chosen police ma- gistrate, in place of Jadge Meech, Arti-Temrenaxce Movement--A Paotective Bocrety, —We understand that all those engezed ta the whole- sale and retail business of vending fermented and epiritucus beverager. are about to form an association eA their mutual protection, backed with @ capital of $100,000. Great Montarity astoxno THe Porick or tHE Fieri Wanv.—Borides the deaths cf Assistant Captein Rey- nclds, and of Bingham, the doorman, we are called upon to record that of ofr. Carlock, another policeman of the Fifth ward, who died on Tuesday morning, about thres o'clock. of a disease which is believed to be ship fever. | The following policemen, of the same district, are now lying on their deathbeds with the same disease, vie :— Read, No 24 Jay street ; Martin, 103 West Broadway; King.No, 148 Varick etreet; Bavidge, No. 81 Watts street; ard Girvan, No. 114 Chureh # reet. We hope the city nuthorities will take the cause of this sudden and repid mortality into consideration. and without any further delay, take euch measures as will check the spread of the disease, Rarnosp Accipaxt —Yesterday morzivg, the rear car of the night exprees train of the Erie bailroad, on its was thrown frem the track. near Stockport, ng broken from the effects of the frost coming arcund, The car, with inmates, was thrown cmbonkment Into the Delaware—the river bein; len by a freebet—but was net much injured leman named Hyatt, ssid tu be from Wayne county, was kiiled, and several others were slightly injured. The vest of the passengers in the car were fortunate in escaping with wet clothes. The conductor was thrown on to a cake of ioe, and floated off a considerable distance befere he was rescued The brakeman, Patrick Flynn, on the rear end of the car, was thrown off and con- siderably bruised. The other cars wers not thrown from the track, nor injured. Wioesino or Wari sraret.—A great deal bas been talked, in and out of the venerable Board of Aldermen, | about the widening of Wall street, but ail to no effect. | We ure at last enabled to inform our readers that this grand preject will be accomplished by the removal of Adams & Co.'s exprees from their pretent location in Wall street, which will induce any quantity of them to move likewise, This movement will, in our opinion, be the mort effective means of widening Wall street, which bad been completely blocked up with innumerable express bo hig egg ki this, we would mention that Hay & Oo, have ertablirhed a semi weekly express line to Charleston, South Caroling. sadbion Axotien Accipxnt.=-A laborer on the New York and Erle Rajiroad, named Michael Roney, hed his right leg | crurhed in a shooking manner, Tuerday afternoon, near @ company’s pri- | Piermont, by being run over by @ train of cars He war rent down to the New York Hospital, and it is thought that the injured limb will have to be amputated Dinancen. = Quite an excitement was created in Thowprcn etreet, ats late hour on Monday night, by the report thet Mre. Anua Howell had committed euicide at Ler place of residence, No, 4,in that street, Lt turned out, however, that while parUally deranged—she being rubject to temporary fits of derangemeut—she merely (brbet ber band oud arm through « pane of glass in one of the front windows, This fact having been made known, the large crowd which had collected im front of the Louse gradually disperced Drsty yyom Bunnys. —Coroner Lves held an inquest, on wy at the residence of Mr. Joseph Canniff, No, 163 bh ghteenth etreet, upon the body of hie daughter, med Mariha Amelia, med fourteen years, who was y burned by her clothes taking fire from a char- furnace. on the Sth inet., since which time deceased een iipgering in great agony; and although every exertion War mode to eave the unfortunate girl's life, by Dr Orborn, and other rkilful physicians, it proved of no | avail, The jury rendered # verdict in accordance with | the above taste. on | bor | Hewspapers to attack reforms of this kind. He thought | man of | Tasy did | and that it was composed of | “broken down parsons, broken down politicians, broken down Fourrlerites, broken down fanatics, brokem down | own shame, and had been grieved at sseing the conduct of a minister of the Gospel; be ran bebind somo | the rum tellers to send their liquors to other Btates for | sale. In Maine State therumseiier has strutted up and | commiitee to make arrangements for the celebration of | Commen Council BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Fen. 16 —This board met at the usual hour, Mr. Comp- ton, President, in the chair. The minutes of last meeting were read aud approved. PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES REFERRED. betweem Bleecker a1 an engine company located in the Fourth ward. Braipard, to have a part of Pier No. Of John Redfield and others, $2 hay street cleaned out. Of John Ritter, col for damages done to house No 139 Pitt street. man and others, to have the old grades restored on Ninth, Tentb, and Eleventh avenues, from Forty-first to Fifty: first street. Of parties inst sewer from Bleecker to Thompson street 0! George Law, for lease of wharf on East river, Of officers of fire companies, to rem shi bell from the tower in Thirty-third etreet. and have other substituted. Of Kung Company No. 24, fer an additional hose. Of Bagine Company No. 16, for an addi- tional number of men. Of Fred+rick Morris and 270 others, citizens of Brooklyn, asking to allow proprietors of Jackson ferry to remove from Hudson avenues to Bridge street, and to run boat from Bridge street to Catherine elip. REPORTS ADOPTED Of the Sommitiee on Wharves, Piers and Slips, recom- mending @ concurrence with the Board of Assistant Aldermen, in approval of awardingthe contract to Philip Mabie for bulkhead between Piers Nos 2) and 23, N. B. RESOLUTIONS ADOFTED. ‘That Troy street be lighted with gas from Hadson to Greenwich street, ‘hereas, it is understood that Senator Houston will arrive in the city on the 17th inst., aod whereas his dis- tinguished services to his country entitle him to every mark of respect, therefore, Resolved, Tuat the Common Council will wait upon him in a body at his quarter, the Irving House, on the afternoon of the 17th, to tender him their respects; and that « special committee be appointed to tender him the use of the Governor's room to receive his frien ‘That the Counee] to the Corporation be requ re) to this Board the owner or owners of prem! the foot of Desbrosses etreet, now occupied as a oure. Thai it be referred to the Committee on Ordinances to report on ordinance giving the power of granting and revoking etaye licenses to the Common Council instead of his Howor the Mayor That it be reserred to the Committee on Ordinances to inquire into and report an ordimance dividing all wards into smaller and more convenient election districts than the present division, Whereas, it appears that a bill has been introduced | into the Legislature to take the Jones’ Wood as @ city park, therefore Resolved, That the Legislature be requested to suspend vy action in taking Joues’ wood grounds as a city park until the Common Council of the city caa take some ac- tion as te whethera city park should be in the centre or on one side of the irland. Ald. Brunxtey ant opposed the adoption of this resoia- not be altered Tae adoption of this resolution would place the Common Council of New York ia a very ridi- culous attitude before the Legieiature, and hoe thérefore moved that it lay on the table Ald Osx ey was in favor of laying on the table. Ald. Woon hoped it would take no such ceurse. After | Some remsrke, he moved a reference to the Committee on Lends and Pisces, which motion, however, was lost | The vote upon the adoption of the resolution was then tuken, and was carried by alurge majority Aiter the paseage of suodry uther unimportant papers, the Board adjourned to meet on Wednesday afieraoon, st five o'clock, BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, Fry. 16—Tbis board met at the usual hour, the Presi- dent, Jonathan Trotter, Keq , in the chair, and the full | bosrd present The minutes of the preceding mecting were read and approved PETITION REFERRED For re-paving and re-setting curb avd gutter in Twelfch | street, between avenues A and C Of George Grogan, ior compenration for damaze done by bursting of a Uro- ton water pipe, ROPCRTS CF COMMITTEES ADOPTED On Police—Uoxcurring to ft up a portion of Frank- lin Siarket forthe use of the Firet District Police; in fa- vor of paying part of the amount claimed by ry Mesteo, M. D. for services rendered at the Ninth ward station houre; in faver of paying EC. Franklin’s bill for same; concurring to pay medical bilis of Drs Gil- christ, MeNulty; and Douglas. | On Sewers—In fuvor of sewers in Bleecker street, from Carmine and Oornelis street; im favor of asewerin For. ty- sixth street, from Bighth avenue to and through Seventh avenue to Fifty-firet street. On Roads~ On the petition of John Siatery. contractor, to regulate Forty-ninth street, from Filta avenue to the East river. On Vinance—In favor of remitting personal taxes on Wm Vermilyes and Hugh Donnelly. On Streets—In favor or re-lotting, by eontract, the fizz. ging or sidewalks, iour feet wide, tarough 122d street, be- tween Third avenue and Hsrlem river. On Finance--Concurring to remit personal taxes of F. C. Germain and oth«rs; concurring to pay Abner Sand- fergfor extra services; in faver of remitting personal taxofJ.3. Van Pett; concurring to remit tax on pro- perty of Presbyterian church in .Jave street; concurriag to correct tax Of Divine Burtis; concurring to remit tax on property of the Presbyterian oburch in Duane stree’; Beny Kewmen, and W. 8. Comstock; concurring to take property ot D FP Maurice aud cthers cut of the cule for ersesemente; concurring to cancel erroweour sale for taxes cp property of 8. ©. Williams; concurring tu remit pez- 1oDul tax of Jobn J. Hovey RESOLUTION hy Assistant Ald Wooowsnr hat the Counsel to the Corporation te instructed to make applicacton to the Legisiature, at its preseut jon, for # fe euactment of the third eection cf the net of April 6, 1825, eatiilea + An sot in relation to the collection of taxca fu the city of New York,” providing that the exemption from tax- ation of apy building for public worships. or any school in the city of New York. not extend or apply to any uch buildirg or premices in the said clty, uaiess chs ame sball be exclusively used for such purp ses, and «x- clasively the property ot # retiatous society or thy New York Pubilc Schoci fociety, Adopted VAPPRE CORCURELD IN. Resolution to appoint the President of the Board of dermei d the President of the Board of Assistant Aldermen joint members of the committee to act with the Maycr, relative to the ist Regiment of New York Volua- teers. Report ef Committee on Streets in favor of grant. | ing leave to Messrs Degimse and Cook to pave a biock of the carriage way in the Bowery with their pavement. Report of Commi tee on Streets, ic favor of giving per- of his premises, scutheast corner of Fourteenth street and Fourth avenue. RESOLUTIONS, By Isaac 0. Banxer.—That all the documents relative to the Bixth and Highth Avenue Railrosd be referred to seelect special committee, and that they be instructed to examine into the proposed routes, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the rail tracks can be laid without obstructing the streets as @ public highway. ard to report whether ary, end what, action is necessary to be taxen in relation thereto. Adopted—and Messrs Bouton, McCcnkey and Barker appointed such committee. By the Parsroxnt—That s committee of three be ap- pointed to inquire and report to this Board by what au thority or by whose direction, and upon what ground, the | Couneel of the Corporation is defending an action brought by Eliphalet Nott to restrain the Corporation from mak- ing te the persons grants of lands which hed heretofore been bpabt be by the Corporation to Hezekiah Bradford, | as weilas the names of all the parties interested in the defence of the eaid svit, directly or indirectly, the nature and extent of their several interests, and of a1 proceed- ings in reiation to meking such grants, before the com- mencement cf such action. Adopted. RESOLUTION REFERRED. ‘That the sidewalks in Franklin amd North Moore streets between Weat and Washington streets, be flagged. RECEPTION OF SENATOR HOtSTON A resclution was adopted concurring with the Board of Aldermen, te wait on Senator Houston at his quarters at the Ihving House, on Tuesday afternoon, to tender him the respects of the Common Council; and Messra Brown, Redman, Woodward, Ring and Rogers were ap- pointed @ special committee to tender him the ure of the Governor's rcom, to receive his friends. The Beard adjourned till Weduesday next. at the usual hour. Court of Common Pleas, Before the Hon. Judge Dal; Fer 18 direst on a Charge of Perjury.—This morn- ing Judge Daly issued a warrant for the apprebeusion of Jae. MoCormack, on ths affidavit of Mr. Edwin P. Corey, jerk of the Court, which charged McCormack with per- jury intoving.onthe 12h of Feb, 1652 in the cass of Thomas Downing against Levy and others, sworn to cer- tain matters which occurred » few days previous to the 10th of March, 1560. and that on Baturday, the 1h Fe bruary, 1862, the raid MoCormack came upon the stand false, and that ke was induced to give the same by Tho. mas Downing. IMPORTANT CHARGE OF JUDGR DALYRTNY INCRYASE OF THE CRIME OF PRAVURY, | The summing up of counsel in this case was proceeded with. It was e ruit of comparative unimportance in itself, being merely an action for $147, balance due by a ivali court was looked for with considerable anxiety ‘The Judge sald :—In presenting this cass to you, tlomen of the jury, I feel it necessary that I should draw your attention away from the many disturbing influences that have occurred in the course of this trial,and fx it upon the only question you are here to try. Thi Downing, the plaintiff, has brought this suit to recover for a rupper furnithed him, upon the cecasion of & ball given by a number of Individuals, styling themselves the Webb and Morgan Association. Ifo alieges, in his complaint, that the defendants were the committee of ar- ravgements by whom the ball was got up,and at whose instance the supper was furnished; and the simple ques tion is, whether it was furnished at their request, express or iepiied, Fer the more convenient consideration of the question, I shall divide the defendants into three clases. Bix of them have admitted thet it was so fur- olsned, and have permitted judgment to §, by default, ogainstthem. x, the defendants Prosh, Baker, Mann, Coutant, Keever, and Williams, are shown, by the testi- mc ny of one of the Atfendents, to have beoome members of the committee of ar;angemente, but they deny that it wen furnished with their knowledge. or by their autho- rity, ard they farther di that « supper form part of the entertainment the committee of arra: Topered to give, The Isat isthe case of e ed on the “ty, who, ugh his mame was plac: cards Of invitation, denies that he had anything to Go with the matter whatever, but alleges tha’ Lis nome was used without his permission or autho- rity, I ehell consider hie case firet. This case was fcrmetly tried, and upon that ocoasion I instructed the | jury that there war no evidence against him. The jury, however, baving included him ing general verdict against all the defendants my ursociate, Judge Ingrabsm, at the special term, set that verdict aside, on the ground that at Jewel, ag respects Lovy, it Was unsupported by evidence, Lpon the prerent occasion, however, a conversation bas beew given iu evidence, alleged to have taken place be- tween Levi and the defendant, whioh, if trae, places his Liability beyond all question, Zoe otber veotimony fe. tion. upon the ground that this matter had been alresay | | ected on, and Lad become a law of the land, which can- | | bimif be has committed ths crime belongs to anther concurring to reduce persvual tax of Jonu W. Cooke, , | yas the resul | Ment Wee true~ it caste a shade ct doudt aud suspicion | Over: are contradicted by Duxyea and by the witness | Yeeumed—You will scrutinise this testimony closely, mirsion to Jonas J. Coddington to build vauttsimfront | , cba | | of a truthful nature, ‘that they should find it | in the prompt and vigorous application of human ' upon this branch of the case to which I confess I most | Bothing to do, and testified that the evidence he had betore given was | | upon the question of the credibil | bis feith or creed the Cbristian, in the eye of the law, stand upon a perfect committee for sopra but during its progress perjury and tampering with the jury were disclo: omaittais had taken place, and the opinion an tion of the | | the; epecting him is substantially the same ss upon the for- mer trial. 1s appears that his name was placed upon th comanltnne 1 bat these a ne erttenee tent he aver acta (or assent name being used; it, on the coat . that a written invitation was sent to him by the commit tee with Alderman Morgan aud several and that he attended in that juestion, te om referred to, are to be bs. Principal witne:s who swears to this the eon of the pe de P| his father asked what ball. L Morgan ball, Hits father then beaded Lavy the’ that had been a! and then banded Levy the contract ied by the defendent Puryea, and Levy right—go ahead, and get up @ sre going te havea very fine ball.’ ther replied, “You always say you are going to have a large ball, but few come to supper, and I have Pda per i getting my money the commit tee.” That Levy then said, “ Never mind that,” and after showing the plaintiff his name upon the committee, f if there is y deficiency in regard to the money, 1 will see you paid.” The witnesses say that the conver- tation cocurred between the Lith and 13th of March, in the forenoon Pe did not pretend that it occurred on the 11th. for the contract was made with Duryea that Gay, and the witness was present. He says he kuew it was not on the 13th, for he was not tl day at his father’s place. He must, therefore, be regarded as fix. ing on the 12th, and I underetood him to say that it must have been the 12th, Now, it ts proved by the witness Cristala, that Levy was engaged upon the 12th from nine inthe morning until ix in the after- noon, at a pawnbroker’s sale that he had in the Bowery. That he was engaged all that time in keeping on account the articles sold, and in delivering them afterwards; and testimony of this witness is corroborated by proof of the advertisement of the sale for that day, in the Sun news; Young Downing was supported in bis account of the conversation by the witness McVormack, who swore to the same conversation nearly word for word, and by the testimony of the colored man, Cupper, who swears he eaw Levy at the plaintiff ’s place on the 11th or 12th, and that h aiterwards as he was going into the fall. Be ceeding apy further, it is neceseary that I should now advert to two most unusual circumstances that has occurred in the course of thistrial. Afters carefal in vestigation of the circumstances, I felt it my duty to bold | the witness Cristaler to bail, for attempting improperly | to influence @ jurer; and the witness McVormact has come into court and testified that all he previously swore to, respecting the conversation between Levy and the plaintiif, was wholly false, and that he had been indured te swear to it at the instance and persussion of the | plaintiff. In respect to the first of these circumstances, | eptlemen, you are not to confound the misconduct of evy's Witness with Levy’s case. There is nothing to show that he had anything to do with it, aud Bis case is not to be prejudiced, uniers it appears that the act | of the witness was dene by his procurement or with his concurrence, and so in respeot to the | astounding statement meade by McCormack. If this | statement is true the witness has been guilty of perjucy, and the plaintiff of the equal, if not higher crime of su- | bornation of perjury, Stil, we eit here for the adminis- | tration of justice; avd the rights of the plaiati(f, as taey | stand upon this issue, areto be distinctly adjudicated and fairly meeted out. If the evidence in this case fully establishes the liability of the defendants, the plaintiff is entitled to 2 verdict, even if guilty of the orime imputed tobim. The duty of investigating that, and of puaishing tribonal. The circumstance, however, is to have its due weight when determining ihe question of the credibility of young Downing, andin that jight slone [shail view it. The first point to be noticed is the singular agreeiment between the two statements, as there is ® miauce exact- ness in the account given by each witness of the conver- tation, Itisa matter of familiar judicial experience that two witnerser, when debating the same conversation, will differ as to the preciee form of is, though agreeing sub- stantislly in the substance ofit. Here, inthe whole order of the conversation, in the whole current of the dialogue, the two witnerses employ precisely the same words, tentezces and phrases, with littie, if any, varia tion, When itis porne in mind that the coaversation took place nearly two years ago, it indicates either that both witnestes are endowed with very remarkable memo: ries. or begets the eusploion that there was come under- standing between them before they testified Young Downirg, when testitying, showed an unusual degree of intelligence, great acuteness, self posseesion, and cool- ees. MoCormack.on the contrary, you will remember, | when subjected to a somewhat lengthy cross-examina- tion by the Court, involved himeelf in a maze of contra- dictions. Having subsequently acknowledged that all that he had previously sworn to was false, it will bs for you to decermine whether he was moved to this extra- crdinary declaration by the pangs of a Bailey conscience, or whether by rome other motive it possible that he may have been inducrd to falsify his previous ments at the instance of the other party, or with the view of injuring the party for whom be had been orl- ginally called? There is nothing io the evidence dis- clesing such a motive, and the witness must be sunk very low in the scale of moral degradation who, for pe- cuniary gaip, or even for a malicious motive, would thus uphesitatingly proclaim his own shame; who would, im so extraordinary and public a manner, publish bis ewn criminality. On the other hand, there is nothing improbable in such an ast, as illustra ting thr powei(ul influence of the human conscience. Mary deterred bya sense of shame, would shrink from public expesure. Others acting under a sense of reli- gious accountability, which this man declared to be motive. would fird relief in throwing off the unnuta: i by s+ehing to arrest, while there yet was time uy be was au iestrument towards effecting. It or scuto sey, gentlemen, whether bis last statemen: ot contrition: and ‘fit was—if that atate 4 over the testimony of young Dowsinz and of the witness Cropper. which, wen taken in conusciion with the facta fworn to by Cristaler, would serlously shake their tes:i mepy. Yourg Downing ond the elder Downing, more- Jazvey, in w material matter in Tespect to the alteration of the contract; material upon the question ct credibili- ty, inasmuch as it scarcely admits of the charituble supporition of a mistake, but leaves the alterna- tve of determining that either Downiag and bis son, or Duryee and Jarvey, bave sworn to an untruth. (The Judge here went into a long examination of the teetimony of the witness Cupper, whoewore that he raw Levy at Downing’s place, showing the utter worth- jersness Of that testimony. which is omitted ) The Judge gentlemen, and if these witnesses, in your opinion, are unworthy of belief. you will say so, unhesitatingly, by Your verdict. The public interest, present, pecuilarly demands that the most watcbful care shou'd be exercised by courts and juries to guard against false testimony. It is a matter of daily experience, since the relaxation in this State of the rules of evidence, that the tendency to perjury bas greatly increased. ‘ere I to speak from my own experience, I have witnessed more attempts of this kind during the last two years, than during the nine years that I bave sat upon bench. Ata very carly period in the bietory of the common law, parties to suits, and ali baving any interest in the subjeet matter of con- troverry, were excluded from being witnesses. The rea- fon assigned by our early law writers for adopting this tule, was the tempation thet such persons are uader to commit perjury: and it was adopted at atime when the erpetration of the crime had increaeed to a fearful oxtent, or three hundred this course has been strictly followed... Within the last few years, in this State and in Great Britain, however, it has becn almost entirely relaxed. In this Btate,a party may be called by the adverre party, and other parties, whatever their interest, sre competent In Great Britain, within the last eight months, even parties are allowed to present themselves as witnesses in their own cages It forms no part of my duty to express an opinion upon the wisdom or polloy of the change. Like everything else, it must bs left to the test cf experienes. If found to be injurious to the administration of justice, it will in time correct itself. It is to be lamented“however, that its practical working, #0 far. hes been greatly attended with the mischief that the GS aan restriction was designed to prevent. The trial of civil caues is beginning to aseume leas the c ter of a solemn investigation for the purposes of justice than « contest for victory, and the giving of testimony more a matter of business than the serious and solemn declaration of the truth. I: behooves all, therefore, connected with the administration of justice to sct im a spirit of constant watch{ulness; @nd, in respect to those who find no restraint on the score of religious sccountability, or in the elevating influence | t least punishments, There is another subject, gentlemen, unwillingly refer. Much has been said in the course of this cause, ard particularly in the eumming up of eoun- sel, in respect to the religious belief of one of the defend- ants.and of some ofthe witnesses. The religious belief ofa man, or even the absence of it, furpishes no test of the truthfulness of a witners. It is a matter between bimeelf and his Meker, with which human tribuaale pave Verbaps the abtence of the want of a sense of religious ong! might be admiseable ty of a witness, but not In this country at least, the Jew and equality. Any comment therefore. upon a man, for his connection with people of that peculiar persuasion, is in conflict with the tolerant spirit of cur government, aud is grorsly uncharitable as matter of opinion. A sincerely religious man furvishes this best warrant of his claim to that character, by maniferting a spirit of wide toleration towards those who differ with him, from conviction, as sincere as his own. There is no reason why the people of this prouliar persuasion should be mads the object of Invidiour attack. Whatever opinion may be entertained of their creed, they are at least entitled to reepect for the unshaken end courageous constancy with which have clung ton faith connecting thom by history end tradition with the remotest antiquity. 1¢ is parti- cularly unfit that it should be made the subject of alla- sion when their rights are to be parsed upon ina court of justion, ‘The Judge then referred to tha evidence generally, 2nd illustrated the Jaw as to how far a oommittes is Hable in an action of this kind. If the jury believed the eviderce for the plaintill, they might saver their verdict, or find against all the defendants, os they deemed the evidence warranted, Bome propositions of law were eubmitted by the coun. eel for the defendante, which the Jugge said would be more likely to mystify tian eniighten the jury, and he ae disporsd of them in as rapid a manner as pos- 6. The jury retired, and in about an hour brought in o verdiet for the plaintiff againrt all the defendants. The Judge then ordered the committal of Jamen Mo- Cormack for perjury; also that Peter W. Downing, fon ef the plaintiff, be coromitted for perjury, and that Thomos Downing, the piaintiff, stand committed for | subornation of perjury—eli the parties to be examined | before pollce magistrate, | Sourt of General Sessions. Before the Recorder ond Aldermen Vompton and Tweed. Feb, 17.—.Inother Five Points Robbery Jon H. Camp boli was indicted for @ highway robbery upon the person of Jose Banta Anna Pands, 2 Spaniard, in Orange street, on the night of the 2ith ult, and stealing some bank notesand s dirk knife, the case being the third tried | during the preront Sessions for robbery, with violence, committed within that plague spot of the city, known as the Five Pointe, This called forth some remarks from the District Attorney as to the laswiciency of protection | witheut retiring, returned o verdict of not guilty, and the ighte. who was through en interpreter, stated that he had been in this city about two months, having arrived from Ban Salvador, and in that locality, both with rerpect to the 1 ‘The oD street. he did not koow, and that night was parving 1 was call into’ house tb but fa pe | describe it, mor did its precise location tra: " eine lait tt tnathe Gok tue yet be being On getting into the street he m © prisoner, themeoarcely able to standon his feet.) who ee his arms round bim and felt of his pockets. and took thence a dirk knife, (produced.) The officer who arrested the prisoner found it in his possession. By reason of his ig- norance of the language, or bis confusion arising from the ill treatment he undoubtedly received, his atory ‘was very incoherent, and differed even materially from bis deposition made before the magistrate. Tae ocour- rence, he said, on that cecasion. tooe place about eleven o'eke zow ssid hs could not tell the hour, and the officer stated that the arrest was made at two o’vlock in the morning. There was also # contradiction xs to the yrisoner having been seen by him in the honse, and the umber of persons that were there Mr. dpencer was areigned for the defence, and the explanation was that the defendant had met the Spaniard in a bleeding and fainting cocdition; he had endeavored to assist him, and remained in his company rome hours. The knife was bended to him to scrape the blood, which had poured down upon the coat, &c.,of the proseoutor. Nothing but tbe knife andsome cents were foundon the prisoner when searched. The court charged impartially on the facts and discrepancies, and instructed the jury tbat they might find the prisoner guilty of the full offeuce charged, or of the smiuor one of petit larceny, in stealing the knife, or of acommen assault, The jury retired, and were out for # considerable time, and, returning. stated that they were unable to agree, and withed to know whether the possession of the knife was svfficient to convict him of petit larceny. The Re corder said, certainly, if they found it bad been taken against bis will. They retired again, and were stili ua- able to agree as to the petit . In reply to the Recorder they stated they were greed as to the pria- cipal eharge ; d the District Attorney consenting to take a verdict of highway robbery, as charged, the pri- soner was released, Acquittal.—Ewily Burke, a young woman, and a deni- zen of the neighborhood popuiarly termed * The fook,’ was indicted fer rtesling trom Henry Benvard, of Wil- Mameburg, a watch, chain, apd other moveodles, under circumstances wf such a delicate nature as to preclude the publication of the evidenoe in detail The disap- poearence of the property and the mode of its resovery were both involved im so much myatery that the jury, Wager of Law —Tho revival of this time honored cus- tem, long become obsolete, and fically abolished by stutute, was attempted in rathera novelform. In the course of the above case the prisoner's counsel made a lapsus lingua, by quoting thus: “Fulsusin uno falsi in | omnis, he Assietant District Attorney observed | “Fulsus tn omnibus jounrel—I'!l correct the geatieman’s Latin. I said “falsi Mr A.O Hall—Ycu're atill wrong. (Laughter ) Prisoner's Couracl--I'll bet you a champagne supper. | Mr Hall—As District attorney I oan’t bet. | The appeal was therefore denied, and the matter dropped. Feb, 18 — The Late Case of Rape in Centre Market.—The three prisovers ia custody on this charge were plaved at | the tar, and having demanded by their counsel, Mr. | Bpencer, reparate trials. the District Attorney elected to try John Griffin first. Prisoner's counsel stated he was not Prenat: as he bad understood that Evans’s case would have been proceeded with; and after a little di cussion, it was arranged that the trial should go off al- | together for the present time. The District Attorney | eppeared, together with bis assistant, for the pro- eecution. The Case of Wn. DavenportKey to the Mystery =Cau- tion —This case which, it will be remembered, was in- terrupted by the sickness of a juror, was commenced de | novo, The leading facts have before been atated. Tne | prisoner, a young boy, is charged with grand cen in obtaining and appropriating $610, by meansof a false | check on the North River Bank, purporting to be signed | by Mr.George W. Robinson, a broker. It seemed, by ev- idence before given by the teller, that the prisoner had prerented the check before Mr. Robinson had made a deposit, and forthat reason it was not paid. He hed | been recommended to wait; avd he did 60, anti! ar. Ro- binson’s brother (who is his clerk) came and paid in an amount on which (ene forgery not being then detected,) the check was psid; and the prisoner and the clerk, who did xot appear to know each other, left the bapk together. The check was directly afierwards sent for and pronounced a forgery. Mr. Robinson, examined to dsy. explained that a stranger had calied at his cffice s few days before, who required city monoy, and sald @ check would do; that this excited a slight rurpicion at the time, but he gave him a check. dated th January, for $100, which check, on being examined, seemed to be an exact Clad opty of the forged one, the latter being dated the 10th; he particularly remarked that the R’ bore the exact resemblance, being more like a “ K,” which was not the case iz any of the others; the forgery was so skilfully exeouted that it might have deceived himrelf ; this is doubtles» the key to the mys- tery; the stranger who Le the check for $100 must ha forged this: it is well known to be a common dodge with adroit forgers, to ge$ hold of checks in this way, for the purpose of imitation, and our citizens should be cau- tious how they give them to strangers. Officer Wiley detailed the circumstances of the arrest of the prisoner, .Who had first introduced himself as a complainant, ssy- ‘ing that a olothier had given him a bad billin change for a €50 bill. The possession of the ¢ bill exoited eome suspicion, and a farther investigation led to his de- tention. Heat firet denied the porsessicn of any such amount, but afterwards explained he bad received the check from @ stranger. in the strect, with direc- tions to get it cashed which he accordingly did, but could not afterwards find the strenger, upon which he evidently made up bis mind to fix himeelf up with his good fortune, and was proeeeding to purchase new clothes, watch, chain, &c . but had stiil some $450 00. about him. Mir. Ballow, the teller at the bank, and Mr. Wr. T. Robinson, the prosecutor's brother, respectively testified to these facts. Defendant's counsel summed up, urging that be had been made a mere instrument or tool of, and that the forger’s disappearance was eatily accounted for, on his seeing the prisoner come out of the bavk with, or at the seme moment as, Mr. Robinson’s brother; and that having thus obtained it innocently, the subsequent appropriation by the prisoner, which might rave been considered justifiable by even more bonest persons, would mot amount to @ larceny. The District Attorney replied, arguing that, in the first place, the property (though not the possession) remaining in the bank, the conversion to his own use was and, secondly, that a person might steal from and for this purpose it might have been so laid, if reon alleged to bave given bim the check had been found, ard the prisoner had kept back the whole or part of the money. The Recorder charged the jury—that the delivery of the notes to the prisoner did not divest the bank of their property in them; and, if they thought from the prisener's conduct that he obtained or con- verted them with a felonious or guilty intention, they would convict; but if they could reconcile all his state- ments and denials with his innocence, they would acquit. | Afcer a ebort error vw returned a verdict of guilty accompanied wil strong recommendation to | mercy. The Recorder, impassing sentence, expressed his | | | | cpinion that the defendant had some more knowledge of | C: je transaction than had yet come to light; and observed upon his eubsequent conduct, even if his story were | true, in going round the town spending the money, in- of returning it as au honest boy would have done. The recommendation of the Jury was never received | with indifference, and on this account, the sentence | would only be imprisonment in the States prison fortwo | Del years and six months. Apsovrnment or THE Cover.--In consequence of this day ‘being fixed for the visit of the Corporation and Board cf Managers to the institutions on Blackwell's Island, &c., and the Recorder, who ta’ eat interest in them, particularly Potter's field. having accepted an invitation to accompany them, the Court was adjourned, and the Jury discharged till to morrow (friday) morning Superior Court, ! Before the Hon. Judge Campbell. | Fin. 17 Herman Marks against 4. L. Reynolds —The | jury in this cause being unable to agree, were diecharg- | ¥ ed by order of the Court. Laurence Fleming, Administrator, $c , against John and George Hicker. —Tuis waa an setion brought by the plain- | tiff 96 adroinistrator of Eliza Fleming. deceated, against | Mesere Hecker & Brother, for damages in causing the | denth of plaintifl’s daughter Eliza, in June, 1861, by the burativg out of the defendant's granary wails in Oherry street. It was alleged that the walls were negii- gently constructed, and the whole plan of the bailding not of sufficient streugth to withstand the great pre: sure of grain etored within Plaintiil resided at 195 Cherry ttreet, acjoining the defendant's flouring miil | end granary, rituatedat 107 and 199 Cherry street, and the deceated being at the time of the accident in her fa ther’e yard, was buried and suffocated by the failing wallaand grain. For defe: was denied that the | wellscr building were negli jonstructed, but that | the accident was cccasion«d by the settling of the rear part of the wails, being built upon uew ground, and that ‘the greatest care Lad been used in putting up the build- ing. Adjourned Before Chief Justice Oakley. | Fen 17.—Charles C. Greenough ve. The Pacific Mut | Steamship Company.—This was an action to recover ba- lance alleged to be due for wages, under an agreement, in writing, for plaintiff to serve as chief engineer on board any Cf the steamships of the defendants trading between Panema and Sen Francisco, The agreement was dated | December, 1850, and provided that the plaintiff should | proceed to Panama, and put himself under the orders of the resident engineer of the company at that place, at wages of $125 per month, to commence from the date of | his arrival at Panema. The agreement also provided, that if the plaintiff continued in the service of the com- pry, and faithfelly performed bis ony for one year, to he eatisfaction of his superior officers, he should reesive abonus of $1,000 at the end of theterm. The plaintiff proceeded to Penama, and was ordered to the steamer Oregon, On 14th February, 1861, the steamer was at Benicia, and was ordered to get under way, to tow the ebip Sea (Queen to San Francisco, The plaintif? put her under way until he got her to that part of the operation called “ hooking on.’ The captein cried ont to him, “Why the h—— don't you hookon?’? To which the en- gincer replied, “Ill hook on as soon as the engine is rendy; and I'm the best judge of that.’ ‘The oaptain considered thie insubordination, and reported the piain- tiff, who was discharged. He then came on to New York, and demanded an examination. This the company would | not grant, and he now brings this suit for $528, the ba- lence of wages, not claiming any portion of the boans, Verdict for the plaintiff, $828 88, and costa. The Case of N. P, Willis ve. Edwin Forrest—This ruit which is for esrault and battery, and was partly tied pefore, is on the calendar for Mon Before Ohtet Justice Oakley, SLANDER CAUT! ‘ Fav, 18,— Job Edwards this case f¢ one of the agents o} steemers, ond the defendant fs @ hack drive fondant, on the 6th of July, 1851, en: beard one of the steamers, whon lying nt the pier, in New York, and was prevented by the plainti(l, whereupon Carlin called bim a big thievingten ofab——h Verdict for plaintiff, $60. Court of Commen Picas, Before Hon. Judge Yoodralt Fen. 17 Moritz Linda os, Asewre AssurwAotion om & note, Vordiet for plalntill, 61,010 i. s z 3 ¢ Ps The da- 1, endeavored to goon | Theatrical and Musical. Bowery Tukavax.--The great success of the first re- prerentation of Bhakspeare’s excellent tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet,” on Monday evening, induces the manager to again present it this evening. Miss Fanny Wallack is already s great favorite,and msy be said to bea great card for Mr, Hamblin, a8 she will undoubtedly draw an immense audience every night she appears. Mr. Eddy will suetaip the churacter of Romeo, and Miss Wallack as Juliet The entertainments will conclude with the new nautical drama called * Breskers Ahead.” which for ecenery ard surparred in any theatre in the city, Hambli Own quiet, rystrinatic manner of management, every hour in the estimation of bis patron! <7 deservedly e0, as he is indefatigable in his exertions to please, Baoanway Takatae —In consequence of Mr. Forrest's great exertions, since the commencement of bis engage ments, it is deemed mecessary that he should rest from his labors this evening; but he will appear to morrow night in bis great character of Spactacus in the “(iladia~ tor”) in which he bas no rival. He will be assisted by Mr. Conway, who is @ very fine actor aud a great favor- ite, asaleo by an actress, who bar the good wiskes and esteem cf every one—Mad. Ponisi This evening. the beautiful comedy of “ All that Glitters is not Gold’ will be prerented, with Mad Ponisi as the Factory Girl, and Conway as Stephen Plum, which he reprassnts to perfeo- tion, The fee eae pt conclude with » Gousin Coerry,”” in which Mrs. Brougham will sustain the leading charao- ter, Benton's Turatne.—Another highly attractive bill of enteriaininent is announced by mauager Burton for his bumerous patrons to night. ‘he leading feature will be Mr. Cowley’s fine comedy, entitled the * Belto's Strat em,” in which Mersrs Dyott, Blake, Lester, Bland, Miss ‘ary Taylor and Miss Weston will sustain the principal characters, The terminating piece will be the laughable farce of the “Happiest Day of my Life,” with Burton, Rea, Mies Mary Taylor and Mra. Dyott in the cast. Nationat. Tavarne.—Three very popular pitees are of- fered at thie favorite theatre for this evening, which will embody in their casts all the leading members of the company. The new nautical drama called “ Yankee Jack,” which hi commence the eve! ceeded by the thrilling drama styled the “ vil Bye; apd the whole will conclude with the extremely laugh- able farce entitled * Wigs and Widows.” Amenican Museus.~-The great temperance drama called “The Bottle” is as attractive asever. The lecture room ig filled to overflowing at every reprerentstion of it, andthe utmort entbusiasim preva‘ls throughout. The leading talent embodied in ths cast, comprises four ex- Cellent artists, Messrs ©. W. Clarke, Hadaway, Henkins, and Mirs Emily Mestayer, It will be repeated again this evening, together with the favorite faroe of “Grimshaw, Bagshaw avd Bradshaw.” In the afternoon will b the very clegant comedietta of ‘Naval Engagements,” with # variety of songs and dances. Bowrry Cincus~This spacious equestrian establish- Ment was crowded to excess again last evening, to wit- ness the astonishing feat of I’rofessor McCormick in waiking, feet upwards. on the oviling of the Amphitheatre. It is, without exception, the moat wc nderful experiment we have ever svem,and is every way deserving the pa- tronage of thepublic The manner in which the Pro- fessor maintains his foothold up rn hisiaverted plane jof polished marble, is a mystery to every one but himself; but that he performs the feat is entirely beyond a doubt. ‘The experiment will be repeated again this evening. Cnnisty’s Mixstrecs —The entertainments provided by this unrivalled band of Ethiopian delineators for this evening, is of an unusally attractive character, compris- ing both vocal and instrumental perfermances, dancing, burlesques, and witty seyings, As usual, they are ho- nored with crowded and delighted audiences. Fritows’ Mixs7neis.--Tbis highly talented and popu- lar company are attracting very large arsemblages, and their performances elisit much approbation. The pro- gramme advertised for to-night contains many excel- lent features, and must ensure # full attendance. Mom. Tueresiva Giovannt.—This accomplished lady end famed songstress has made arrangements to give a eeries of concerts throughout this State, and will be as- sisted by Mr. Covert, fine tenor, and Mr, Barton, an excellent buffo. Mme. Giovanni isan «xceedingly v eatile ertiste. She sings equally well inthe English, French, Spanish and Italian languages, and her enter- tainments being of ight and varied character, must prove a source of great amusement. Mixenva Rooms. —The celebrated Leo family, the ta- Jented Deane family, and a fine French ballet troupe ap- pear at this establishment this evening in a well selected entertainment. ti baracter, capnot be ery other effective c: Pape it Brooklyn City Intelligence. Kixcs Oovaty Covat or Oren ann Teamiven, Feb. 17.— The February term of this court commenced to-day, Judge Morse presiding, assisted by Justices Stillwell and Brown; H. B. Duryea, District Attorney. At the opening of the Court, Robert Greenwood, who bad been incarcerated in the county jail, iu consequence of inability to pay a fine imposed upon him in the Justices’ Court, was, on motion, discharged from custody. The following arraignments were then made:— ‘Thomas Connolly, on an indictment for selling lottery policies, pleaded nvt guilty. John MoGeon, ona similar dictment, made a acer ‘Thomas Chadwick, indicted for obtaining money from John Johnson, on the representation that he owned valuable property in Saratoga, N. Y., pleaded not guilty. Patrick Mu'ligan, indicted for bigamy, im marrying Margaret Connolly, having at the same time another wife living, pleaded not guilty. David Orr. on o similar indictment, put in a like ples. Adolph Thompson, indicted for burglary in the first degree. in entering the house of George Balsam, in the ni ee time, on the 27th of November last, pleaded not guilty. sae Dean for petit larceny, second offence, pleaded not guilty. oe Baldwin, on an indictment for arson, pleaded not guilty. Mary Allen, indicted for grand lerceny, and John Hee- by on 4 similar indictment, pleaded not guilty. Ellen Cummings and Bridget Fogarty, indicted jointly for grand larceny, pleaded not guilty. John Layton, alias John Lawier, indicted for bigamy, pleaded guilty. John McAlpine, indicted for embezzling property of ‘Wm. Porter, store keeper in Williamsburg, pleaded not ity. Alexander Dolan, indicted for maiming Isaac Queen, ina fight, pea not guilty, Michael Joseph, indicted on two counte—first, resisting officers in the execution of « legal process with a ‘Weapon; second, intent to kill—pleaded not guilty. All cases triable in the City Court, and Court of Bessions, were transmitted to those courts for trial. The Court theu adjourned to Wednesday, at 10 A. M, Weekly Report of Deaths, a the Chg and Chet HR rere, om Abe Tae day of ‘ebruas 0 y of Februar, Mon, 104; Women, 86; Boys, 132; Girus, 102—Toval, 4. DISEASES. Abscoss .. Inflammation of Inflammation of stom: ruption. Fo MOF... . Yo Ulceration of intestines. Varioloid ir byphus, 5 | Fevor nervous, . Undor From 1 yo ito a Paces or Narrvrrv. England, 10; Scotland, : G 4; Britich Possessions ia North Switzer: A, #rusel America, knows, 1. From—Hospitai, Bellevue, 21; Lunatic Asylum, Blake well’s foland, 1; Kanda Houre, Blackwell's Island, 1; Colored persone, 7, Anternents returned from Ward's Iotand, 62. A.W. WHl . City Inspector's Ofice, Feb 14, Tass,” CLY Tnepector: iG, 4; City Hospitat, 5 ; Ali Colored Urphan um, Our Philadelphia Correspondence Priaverrnta, Feb. 17, 181 False Telegraphic Reports=.A Female Swindler, Beveral of our morning papers announced the Cannda as having arrived at your port last night, with three days’ later intelligence from Kurope; and those of our merchants who depend upon those journals for informa- tion, have mired making sales, hoping that the advices they thought to be at hand would cause an advance, Some of the enterprising morning papers havo recently made several blunders of this kind, showing that they Gepend more upon guessing with regard to the arrival of. seo Soe steamers than going to the expense of deal- ing with facta, Sane Gilbert, an artful girl, who has been for several weeks levying contributions upon storekeepers and others, was caught yesterday, and has been sent to the House of Refuge. Her mother is implicated in the swindling operations performed by the daughter. When the cflicer entered the house to make the arrest, the mo~ ther recreted a pair of stclen shoes in her bosom, The daughter now accuses the mother of forciug her to these dishonest practices. ‘acerca Tur Trish Exines ano THz Mayor or Ornoie TR Prost Danie. Wensree The Oinelnmet! ays'—-The following letter was received by our ong worthy Maycr from the Secretary of Mr, Sih aaptats toot ty of Mx. Webster, Lt Wastinarox, January 31, 1862 Ton, Manx PB. Tavion, Mayor of Cinolanatl Ohio—m Dear Bir—I am directed by Mr. Webster to acknowlodge the receipt of your letter of the 17th inst . with the en- cloret memoria}, and to ray to you, that measures have already been takea, whiob, It Is hoped, will result ia the | release of the Leith patriots. who are the subjects of that memorial, Very respeotiully, your ob’t #'t, CHARLES L ANMAN. uxsts.--Tho late Michael Allo ith burgh, Pa. bas left the following boquestesa! 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