The New York Herald Newspaper, April 20, 1852, Page 3

AFPAIRS IN NEW YORK CITY. City Intelligence. Guanp Genyax Vocat Frerivac in New Youx.—We understand that there is to bes grand German Vocal Yestival in New York about the middle of next June. ‘There will be « general assembly in this city of all the | Yooal sooietien i the Northern, Kastern. and middle | States, who will perform some of the master pieces of jerman composers on a seale of grandeur, and with | $ fon not heretofore been choruses of such magnitude as he exhibited in this city. It appoars that two such festive | cocasions have already taken piace in the United Stat: the first was held two years ago in Phitadelphia. which met with brilliant succoss, and the second was in Balti- more last year, ‘This year New York will be tho general rendesvous of the (ierman voeali-te. for the purpose of | celebrating the third (rand Festival ot Song. The | various socictivs of this city have been engaged, for some time past, in making extensive preparations, in order to render the occasion worthy of thw first city of the Union. ‘Twenty-seven societies, numbering about nine hundred singers. from various cities. hav already signitied their iutention of participating in the coming festival. The ‘W9th June is the day fixed for the reception of the guests from Warhington. Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, ven from the far wost. from Buffalo, Wd Si Louis, the sons of (ie pected to arrive aud join in the festivities. Upon tho whole. At prot ices to be a grand and interesting affair, and ‘will afford a rich treat to those of our citizens who de- light in vocal enicrtainments, Arremrr ar Svictpy.—About nine o'clock on Saturday evening, Officer Colgan brought a woman, named Ann Proctor, tothe Fourth ward police station house, who was ‘found on dock in the act of casting off her clothes, preparatory to throwing herself overboard. She stated that she was a married woman, that her husband was at vea, that since his absence she had been seduced by a vil- Jain, and that she wished to die, as life had become « bur- den to her, She stated. further. that although she had failed in the attempt, she was determined, on the first opportunity to put an end to herexistence. Under these circumstances, rhe was taken care of until tho morning, when #he was placed under the care of Mrs, Foster, the prison matron. Fixrs.—About six o'clock on Saturday evening. a fire broke out in the fourth story of the marble store, No. 11 Dey street. but was soon extinguished with a few pails of water, About three o’clock yesterday morning, another fire waa discovered in the old building, No. 102 Pitt street, cecupied by a number of families. ‘The firemen being promply on the spot. the flames were subducd after a short time, without much damage. About four o'clock on Sunday afternoon last. a fire was ditcovered in a stable in the rear of 119 Charles street, which was partly destroyed. Tho upper part of a small wooden building fronting on Charles street, toge- ther with the stock and tools of a cabinet shop belong- ing to Mr. Elliott, who is not insured, was consumed. Hip loss y amount to about $300. The lower part was occupiid by Mr. Bogardus asa carriage and wagon depository, but suffered no damnge at all, the carriages aud wagons having been removed, About half past eight o'clock on Sunday morning, a fire was discovered in # carpenter's shop, in Marion street, two doors from the corner of Broomo street. It caused by some shavings having accidentally taken fire. Several companies were carly on the ground. and succeeded in extinguishing the flames in a short time. Damage trifling. About half pact twelve o'clock on Sunday afternoon, an alarm was rung for the Fifth district, when a chimney was discovered to be on fire in Eighteenth street. a few dog@ from First avenue, which was put out by the ap- plightion of a few pails of water. About three o'clock on Sunday morning, a fire broke out in the wooden shanty in the rear of No. 100 Pitt street, four doors from fhe corner of Rivington street. It was occupicd by a number of poor families, several of whom had a narrow escape, from the suddenness with which the fire broke out. Fortunately, no accident eceurred. The interior of the building was considerably damaged—probably to the amount of $150. Arrorntment ny Governor Huxt.—Governor Hunt has appointed} Justice Wm. B. Meech to fill the vacancy oc- easioned by the death of Mr. Edward Strahan, Civil Jus- tice elect in the Third Judicial district. Mr. Meech is the present incumbent, whose term of office would expire onthe 9th of May, but will now hold over until a new elec- tion takes place next fall, Conuision on THE New Jensry Raitroav.—A collision ‘between the cars of the nine o’clock down train, and an- other car. took place yesterday morning. in the vicinity of Jersey City. No one was injured, and the cars sustained but ight ‘damage. How it occurred, is not satisfactorily explained. EScUED FROM DRowsinc.—About nine o'clock on Sun- day evening. Kdward Gavet fell into the water from picr ‘No.9 North river, and was rescued by Edward Walsh, oatman. and officer McCabe. About two o'clock en Sun- day afternoon. Michael McCarroll fell in the water from pier No. 11 North river, and his cries for help were heard by officers Crawford and McCarty, who hastened to the spot, and after great difficulty reseucd him from drown- ing. About nine. on the rame sven Peter Johnson also fell into the dock. at the foot of Cherry street, and ‘was rescued by John Burns. About half past ten o'clock on the same evening. a man named Mc@laskey, residii in Williamsburg. fell into the dock at the foot of read street, and was rescued from his perilous position by Po- liceman Conklin. Founp Drap.—The body of a man. about seventy years of age, was found on Sunday morning, by officer Adams, of the Fifth ward, upon the pier foot of Jay street. North river. It is said that on Saturday erening, some men attached to a‘barge, saw, and conversed with the deceased. who ap} to be in good spirits. He was respectably dressed in blaek clothing, of home manufac- ture. The deceased is, to all appearance, a countryman, and an American by birth. ‘Accipent.—On Sunday night, about eleven o'clock, ‘Thompson. the mate of the ship Universe, lying at the foot of Dover strect, fell down the hold, and cut himself severely. He was taken to the City Hospital in a carriage, by officer Clabane. ‘Acowext.—About nine o’elock on Sunday evening, ‘Mra. Duffy and her little girl. twelve years of ago, resi- ding at No. 4 Ridge street, fell into the privy, the floor of which gave way. husband, on hearing their cries, went to their assistanco, and likewise fell in. They were, ‘however. rescued by some citizens. The girl was nearly suffocated. Drownrn.—About ten o’cloek on Sunday night, a man mamed John Arno. fell into the water from pier at the foot of Spring street, and was drowned. Common Council. BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Arn. 17.—This Board met at the usual hour, Mr. ‘Compton. President, im the chair. The minutes of last @eeting were read and approved. For a sewer in Twent OTS ADOPTED. RF: Of the Committe on Lamps and Gas, in favor of light ing avenue C from Twelfth to Thirteenth street. Also, concurring with Board of Assistant Aldermen to light Franklin strect with gas, from Broadway to Orange street. Also to have Thirty-fifth street, from Kighth to Ninth avenue, lighted with oil. Also Thirty-fourth street, from Eighth to Ninth avenue, Also, lighting Seventh avenue with gas, botween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. Of the Committee on Roads, recommending a concurrence with the Board of Assistant Aldermen im the adoption of the resolution providing for the regulating of Forty-ninth street from Fifth avenue te the East river, tothe pre- went established grade. Of Committee on Public Health, goncurring with the Board of Ascistant Aldermen, to give contract to remove dead animals, butcher's offal, etc. from the city, to W. B. Reymolds, for the sum of $30,000. Of the Finance Committee, recemmending an additional appropriation of $20,000 for payments on account of “money refunded onassesrment rales. Of Committee on Reads, in favor of paying contractor for work, in grading ¥ifty-third street. Also, in favor of regulating and grad- ing raid street, from Third te Sixth avenues, to the recent grade, ‘The report to pay 911,000 to J. Pollock, for con- structing asewer in Tenth avenue was confirmed, not- withstanding the vote ef his Honor the Mayer. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. ‘That the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies be au- thorized to propose plana, and advertise for proporals for building a Station House for the second district police, ‘on the lot purchased by the corporation for that purpose. That Twenty-fifth street, between Third and Fourth avenues, be lighted with gas, That it be referred to Gommitice on Streets, the expediency of opening Antho- ny street trom Orange street to Chatham square, and of re-grading Orange, Croes and Anthony streets, in the weighborhood of the Five Potnts. The Board then adjourned to meet on Monday eve- ning at the usual hour. BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN. Avni. 19.—This board met, Jonathan Trotter, Esq., in the Chair The proceedings of last mecting were read and approved. PETITIONS REFERRED. Of Hose Company No. 49, for ten additional men. Of Samuel A. Warner and others, to have Thirty-sixth street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues paved and flagged. REPORTS AD 4 ‘Of Committee on Police, concurring to select location for accommodations for police justice's court, and fire department. in Seventeenth ward. On Roads, consur- ring to fill in Seventy-ninth street, at Scoond avenue. aud recommending to grade Riker’s lane. In favor of extend- ing the time to complote the contract for regulating and grading Fifty-reventh stroet, from Fifth avenue to Broad. Say Oe the Special Committee on Potter's Field, re- commending the purehare of sixty-nine acres, of Abram Lawrence, on Ward's Island. at $1,500 per acre. RESOLUTIONS CONCURRED IN. ‘That the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies procure a good and substantial oil cloth for the floor of the room in the City Hall, known as “the Tea Room,” and cause the same to be laid therein ; and replace with new furni- ture such articles of furniture in said room, as are ino worn out and delapidated condition, That a sewer with the necessary receiving basing and culverts, be built in Gouverneur #lip from the bulkhead to the westerly eurb- Vine of Water strect, for the accommodation of the Seventh award police, with an appropriation of $1,000 therefor ; to sqaure the crosswalk neross Dey strect and Irondway to be newly flagged and repaired ; to light Twenty-iifth streot. between the Third and Fourth avenues, with gas; that the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies pre- pare plans, aud advertise for proposals for building sta- tion house for the Second district police, on the lot pur- y the Corporation for that purpose; to fix Frank- 6 police station, for the use of the First dis- he report of the Committee on Almshou:e. an addditional issue of stoek for wor Tsiand; resolution to re. recom ndit howe buildings on Biackwells yrint 250 copies of the City Charter, with the notes of Shancelte Kent; report of the Committee on Roads in favor of paying John MeDermott for setting curb and guiter. Sc , fy Madison street (veloed hy the Mayor). ext. at six P.M The Board adjourned Ull Thursday Mrssace of Gov, Youre or Urar.—Gov, Young. of Utah, delivered bis Annual Message to the Legislature of that territery, on the 6th of January. The do- cument possosses religious, political, and domestic fea- tures. ond is quite interesting in its way. It expresses titude for past blessings, suggests some improvements nthe mode of administering different departments of the government, He recommonds application to the different industrial pursuits; that the laws should be revised ; that the education of youth should be carefully | was on the 28th Another Divorce Case. SUPREME COURT—CLROIT. Before Hon, Judge Roosevelt. MARY ANN PUTNAM VS, THAODORE M, PUTNAM Arti. 19.—This was an action for divorce on the i ground of inddelity, brought by the plaintiff, whois the / communication with any daughter of Mr, Woodhead a respectable and wealthy merchant of this city, against her husband, who is a | commision merchant of respectable standing. Mrs. Putnam, a very elegantly attired lady, of prepossessing appearance. was in court. accompanied by hor father. Mr. Putnam was also in court, It appears that the ac- quaintance of Mr. Putnam with the lady, who has caused this domestic rupture. commenced in a place of worship— | Doctor Dewey’s church, Broadway—and that several of their meetings took place there. Mr. O'Conor opened the ease on behalf of the plaintiff, stating that-it was an action prosecuted by Mes. Mary | Ann Putnam against her husband, Theodore E, Putnam, | for divorce, on the ground of infidelity. It is a cave which probably never would have reached the ears of the jury, or come before the public. if the couple had not been blessed with a child. ‘They have a little boy, born in the year 1844, and not now exceeding eight years of age—s delicate little child. Such circumstances transpired in 1840 as rendered it actually necessary tuat Mrs. Putnam should retire from the house of her husband. Sho did so on the 24 September, 1849, taking with her her child, and she was received into the house of her fathor and mother, where xhe has resided ever sinco; and there she would have remained in silence, whatever may have been her wrongs. if ghe had been permitted to enjoy the guardian- ship of her son, Mrs, Putin's society was not, it ap- pears. such ag pleased her husband, and he sought, in the society of another, those pleasures which he could not find in her, It therefore became necessary for her to herself from him; and be having endeavored to take from her her child. she is compelled to come before a jury of her country, to claim from them their last retief, Coun- sel then went into a long detail of the circumstances which he proposed to prove in evidence. Jobn Froat Woodhead, about twenty-six years of age, deposed :—I am the brother of Mrs, Putnam ; she was marricd on 17th May, 1342, to Mr. Putnam, the defend- ant; T cannot say positively what her age was then ; IT cannot say her age now; she is older than T am; ‘ded, at that time, at her father's house; she ed at her father's house after her marriage, Mr. Putnam also; T should say they resided with my father over a year, and then moved to Sixtecnih street. between Fifth avenue and Union place; they have hnd one child, born May 18, 1844, a boy. now living with Mrs, Putnam; on the 5th of uly, 1848, I first saw Mr. Putnam with a female, in Union Park, about 6 o'clock in the afternoon; T had seen her in chureh previously but did not know hor name; but the reason noticed her inchureh was from the noar- ness of her pew to Mr. Putnam’s; I don’t know the name of the church; it is Mr, Dewey's, opposite the Union Hotel; they were walking in the Park when I saw them; the next time after that that I saw him with that female. was on October Sth. Sunday, the same year; I was coming out of Dr. Skinner's church and they Were going down Waverley place towards Washington Parade ground; it was about five o'clock in the afternoon; I did not fol- low them; afterwards I watched them, and*the next time I saw them was October 17th, which I find by a memorandum I inade at the time; I found out, on Octo- bor 8th. the female's name. and by the Directory, I dis- covered where she resided; I found out her name by on- quiring of the sexton of the church who wasthe person who occupied that pew; I found her residence in Fourth street; the numbers are changed. but is between Amos and Charles streets; I got permission at the store, corner of Fourth ‘street and Christopher. to oc- cupy a place there to watch them; Mr, Put- nam’s place of business is, I think. 17 Pine street, below Nassau ; on the 10th ot October, Taw Mr. Putnain pass and repass this lady's house, between five and six o'clock in the afternoon ; [next saw Mr, Putnam there on the 12th; he passed and repassed aa usual ; { next saw him there on the 14th ; on the 12th they met and had a few moments’ conversation ; they separated ; she did not 0 into her house ; she went one street. and he anothor ; did not follow ‘them; on the 14th Oetober she was standing on the stoop of ‘her house, and he standing by a tree box near by ; on that day a Mr. Watson was watoh- ing them with me, as we thought it necessary to have some person out of the family to watch them ; on Mr, Watson's passing by, she went in and shut the door; Mr. Putnam walked on out of sight ; on the 17th of October, Mr. Watson was also watching with moe ; about five o'clock Mr. Putnam came down as usual. passed and repaased the house several times, and went up Fourth street toward. Grove street; Miss McAdam, (the Iagy in question.) came out; she joined him, and they “then proceeded down Grove street together ; Mr. Watson followed imme- diatcly, and I followed after him ; they went down Grove to Bleecker, Bleecker to Barrow. (I think,) and down to Greenwich; from Greenwich to Christo- pher; going down Christopher towards the ferry, they appeared to stop short. suddenly; they seemed to have a few words with each other, and immedialely turn- ed their backs on the ferry and returned to Greenwich street; they went through Greenwich street to Bank street, down Bank street on to the pier at the foot of Bank strect, and behind a pile of lumber or wood, of some kind, onthe pier; they remained behind this pile of lum- ber from five to ten minutes, to the best of my know- ledge; I did not go round the pile at the time; it ob- structed my view; I remained at the corner of Bank and West streets; the plle of lumber extended along the pier into West street; there was a space between the river end of the pier and the lumber; they were at the extremity of the lumber; the space was about half the length of that table; about six or eight feet I may say the space was; it was dark at the time; the sun had set; Law no persons on that pier but themselves; all persons had left their work; it was so dark that I could not see across the water; I saw Mr. Watson there, near the pile of lumber; after remaining there they (Mr. Putnam and the lady) re- turned to the street; as they were returning I left, and saw no more of them; I do not know where they went; it wasa oloudy day, and cold to mo; I could not swear they were arm in arm, they walked so close together; on the nineteenth of October I saw Mr. Putnam at the lady’s house, pasa and repass as usual, about the same hour; on the twentieth I saw him there, pass up and down, five er six times; on the twenty-first, he passed and repassd in the same manner, at times on the opposite side. and sometimes on her side; we did not watch on Sundays; on Monday, I saw him pass and repass as usual; the twenty-fourth, it was raining, and I next saw him on the twenty-fifth pass and repaas as usual; I next saw him on the twenty-sixth; after passing back and forward before the house, he oame to the corner of Charles street; then Miss McAdam came out; she walked fast, passed him, and turned up Amos street, and he ran after her; they went so fast that I lost entire sight of them; I did not follow them; I next saw them on the twenty-seventh, at four o'clock in the afternoon; Miss McAdam came out, and walked some distance, going round a number of places; about five o'clock, they met in Washington place; I did not see_them meet. but after she had been in Washington place, I saw them in Wooster street; they went up Wooster street to Waverley place; The witness then went on to detail the several times he had. seen Mr. Putnam walk in Fourth street, passing and re- passing Miss MeAdam’s house, almost every evening, Sundays included, up to 27th November; that Miss Mc- Adam sometimes met him, and they walked together, arm in arm when in by-streets, and side by side when in the more public streets; sometimes Mr. Putnam went away without seeing her; on Sunday, the 12th November, he saw them at the corner of Fourth and Amos streets, after 3 o'clock; they each had an umbrella, and each went under their own; when they got into Sixth avenue her umbrella was put down, he putting it under his left arm, she taking bold of his right arm, and, of course, going under his umbrella; they went to a church in’ Four- teenth street; it was not the church they were in the habit of going to; it was an Episcopalian church; they spoke to the ‘sexton, and went in and sat together; Mr, Putnam afterwards left her at her house, but did not go in; on the 23d of November, ‘Thanksgiving Day. Miss McAdam came out of her house and went to Bleecker street. through one of the cross streets; she stopped at a house, No, 200 Bleecker; she then came down the steps, and went to Mr, Bellows’ church, below Prince street ;' service was not held in the other church that day ; she went opposite the church. looking over towards it; service was mot over, and she went up Broadway, to the grocer’s, at the corner of Prince street ; after staying in there a few minutes, she again ret to the front of Mr. Bellows’ church, back Again up Broad- way. tothe drug store at the corner of Houston, and again returned to the front of Mr. Bellows’ church; ahe was alone all this time ; she again returnod to Bleecker, going down to the corner of Mercer and Bleecker ; she again returned to Mr. Bellows’ cburch; no person was coming out, therefore the service was not over; she went back again, one half the block, and again returned; church was then coming out, and Mr, Putnam and she mot; his child was with him; it was the first time the child had been to church; all three walked down Broadway to Grand street, where they called an omnibus; all three got inside, and I got outside, with the driver; the stage was stopped at the corner of Kighth street and Broad- way; one shilling was handed by Mr. Putnam to the driver; they got out and walked up to Ninth atroet;t the corner of Ninth street they parted for a time, but she returned to him, and had some words with him; she then went immediately dewn Ninth street to Avenue A; she crossed Tompkins square alone; she crossed ‘Tompkins square to Avenue B, going intoa house in Avenue B; in about ten or fifteen minutes Mr. Putnam was walking in ‘Tompkins square; she then came out of the house and join- ed him. The witners then described similar meetings be- tween the parties, up to November 27. the day previous to Mr. Putnam's d jure for Massachusetts, with Mrs. Putnam and his ehild, to spend the Thanksgiving of that State with his, defendant's. father; they returned from Massachusetts on the 3d December, and that day he again met Miss McAdam, when she was returning from the Sunday school with some children; as soon as they left her, Mr. Putnam joined her; next day, 4th December, she came out of her house with her sister, and afterwards parted from her and met Mr, Putnam; I saw him there on the 5th and 6th, passing as usual; all this time, my vister, Mra, Putnam, did not know from me anything about our watching him; nor did she know it from any other person to my knowledge; the circumstances were made known to Mr. and Mrs, Putnam first on the 7th of December; Ieft this country for England on tho 20th of ecember, and returned in July, 1850, being over a year away; I am certain this young lady (Miss McAdam) was not known to Mrs, Putnam; I know she was not; to my knowledge she was not known to any of Mr. Put- wim’s family; Mrs. Putnam has lived ever since under the protection of her father, with her ehild ‘The witness was then cros* examined at creat length, a to the position of the timber on the pier, its length, width, &c , and his location at the time the parties were behind, and continued—I npanied Mr, and Mrs Putnam to Mr. Putnam's father's at Thanksgiving; it November; Tataid there with them spent Thanksgiving. and returned with them; it was to a place called Sutton, in Massachusetts; T can't say what day Thanksgiving day was in. Massachusetts; we left this on the 28th ef November; Mrs, Putuam, the child. Mr. Putnam and myseif formed the party; we went up there together, staid together, and returned together: avrived in Sd; there were othi - casions when T left them before they parted, besides that on the pier; Lleft them once in the Sixth avenue before ed; an give a reason his * I did so, examination reeuimed, by Sr. Gerrard—My sis ter, at the time she went to Massachusetts. did not know of the conduct of her husband; Cwent with them at my own suggestion; my motive was to protect hor—to sec that nothing wrong was done to her; I stated my mo- attended to. Ho recommends the legislators to take suf- ficient time to deliberate on measures before passing ibem. The tone of the Mossage altugechur is pairivic 4nd loyal. tive to my parents, and had their consent to go; my mo- tive was apparent to them; the explosion took’ place on the ith December, after our return; T saw where Mr. | Watson was wheo this youhg gitland Mr, Putnam weat | te on the pier; there wore other occasions besides that and the time I spoke of in the Sixth avenue. on which I loft them before ey fey . Mr. Gerrard then gave in evidence the almanac, to show the time the eun set on those days in November and De- , cember—showing that it sometimes set at haif-past four. ‘The Court adjourned, admonishing the jury not to hold person ; at tho eame time the indce suggestod to them to look’ at tho locality of the er Supreme Coart. L TRAM, |. Indge Mitchell. CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ORDERS OF REFERENCE. A 16,—Samuel A. Judson against Edward P. Clark, Stillman K. Wightman, Henry Salishury, and others.—In this case, a motion waa mado be the above named defend- ante for an appointinent of referees, and resisted by the piaintif and the other defendants, Mr, C, 8, Spencer, counsel for the latter, raised the objection that, ualoss by the consent of all parties, the Court had no power to order areference; that such a course was directly contrary to the constitution, and an invasion of the right of trial by jury thereby guaranteed, In support of this argument, he quoted article 7th of the amendinenta to the constitu. tion. ax follows :— > Where the value in controversy shail exceed $20, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved." And sect: article T, of the Constitution of New York —* The trial by jury, in all cases in which it has boen heretofore used. shall remain inviolate for ever’? The history of the convention showwd the principal grievance at the time of the formation of this constitution, and in- ded to be remedied, was the aotual and threatened in- 1d he contended that neither the Legisiature nor the courts of this State could now, by apy enactment, rulo, or decision. legally evade or annul the right guarantocd by tho federal constitution; and that, though in many éasea where it suited the purposes of some parties. multitudes of cases were reterred, and their merits or demerits thereby concealed from the light, The question of the legatity of doing so had never been prought before the courts of the United States, on appeal, as it was now intended to be dene, if the decision were adverse. Aguin : According to the rulosof Court, and the morits of this cae, it waa not a proper ono for a reference. The plaintiff had loaned some money on the checks of the de- fendant, Clark, and the colateral security of some sewer contracts, which. 1t was agreed, were to be held for hin, In five minutes the proof of all the items could be taken, ‘The contracts were. without plaintiff 's knowledgo, assign ed to another defendant; and it waz said he was lef without remed ; and plainti eontended he had a right to follow the contracts, were taken with knowledge, There had also be signmgnt of moneys, to be paid by the Cbrporation on theee contracts, and on which he had a lien, to othor de findants, and the liabilities of all parties (except the de- fendants Wightman and Clark) iavolved important quoa- tions of law, which, aa well as that of alleged fraud, were unfit to be referred, Decision reserved. IX CHAMIERS, Before Hon. Judge Mitchell. IMPORTANT RAILWAY CASE. Arnis 17 —Hugh White, vs, The Utica and Schenectady Rail- road Company and its Di ‘ors.—An injunction was hereto- fi action by Judge Roosevelt, on the com- ff, a stockholder in the defendant's ing the company from subscribing to the stock of the Great Western Railroad Company of Canada West—elai g that the act of the Logislature, of April, 1851, authorzing the company, with others in this State, to subseribe to the stock of the Canada Road, is unconstitutional—on the general ground that it is a di- version of the funda ef the company for a purpose not authorized by the original charter—that the act of 1861 ‘was not passed by a two-third vote of the Legislature, as required by the former constitution under which the company was chartcred—and that it iss local act, and embraces more than one subject, and is therefore uncon- stitutional. under article 3, of section 16, of the constitu- tion of 1846. The company answered, denying the bad faith charged npon them by the plaintiff, and justified the subscription of two hundred thousand dollars, which they had made to the Canada road, under the act of 1851, and the consent of more than two-thirds of their stoc! holders. It also appeared that by the original charter of the company, of 18383. the Legislature reserved the right to alter, modify, or repeal the ‘The company also claimed, that the proposed road in Canada, if constructed, would be very beneficial to their business, and that in view of the roads constructing slong the south shore of Lake Erie, carrying Western trade in that direction, the low fare on the central line of roads, and thoir increased capital, consequent upon improving their roads, by lay- ing down the ery aon railand otherwise. it is impor- tant to them that this road should be constructed across the Canadian peninsula, uniting with the contral line in the cast, and the Michigan Central Railroad in the west. making the best line between New York, Albany and Chicago. The roads on the contral lino from Albany to Rochester, and Niagara Falls, had all subscribed to the Canada road, their subscriptions amounting in all to five hundred thousand dollars, and individual subserip- tions had been procured im the United States to three hundred thousand dollars in addition—making in all eight hundred thousand dollars in the United States, Additional facts, bearing on the matter, were stated in y, restrain! Court of Appeals. DEOISIONS. Aran. 16.—Judg ments Afirmed.—James White, trapon- deni, against John Coataworth, appellant ; the city of Oswego, appellant, agaiust the Canal Commis- sioners, respondents; Frederick P. James, respondent, against Alexander Chalmers, appellant; Stephen Haynes, respondent. againat Jacob Ci: ter, it; Krastus Smitle. assigneo, &c., respondent, againat Stephen J. Brinckerhofl aud others, appellants, Simeon P, Hull, ro- *pondent, agt James Gordon Bonnett, appellant, Seth C. Jones, appellant, agt. Philo Osgood, respondent; Onleb B. Crosby, rurv'r, &c., appellant, agt. Bradford R. Wood, imp'd, &e., respondent, Moses Campbell, ex., &c., reapon- dont, agt, Jobn G. Campbell and another, appellants; Samuel 0. Vanderpocl, receiver, &6., appeliant, agt. Abraham P. Van “Ristyne and another, respondents; Adrian Van Greson, respondent, jornolius Van Gieson and another, appellants; Josoph Watkins, respon- dent; agt. Amos Hewitt, appellant; the people, def'ts in error, agt. George W. Niles, pl'ft in ercor; Stephen Van Rensselaer, appellant, agt. J. Kidd, respondent; Dan Pew. respondent. agt. Benjamin Pew, appellant; Miles Novell, respondent. agt. Ebenezer Hill’ and anothor, np- pellants; Cyrus W. Field, respondent, agt, the Mayor, &e., of city of Now York, and another, appellants; Hiram W. Warner, and othors. respondents, agt, Olivor Loo, Prea't. &e., appellant; William @. Sands, rospon- dent. agt. William ', Church and another, appollants; ui en M. White, appellant, agt. Aaron Parker, reapon- jent. Judgments reversed and new trials ordered, with costs to abide the event —Charles 1, Merritt. ex'r, &c., appellants, agt. John ¥. Seaman and others, rospendents; John P. Adams, appellant, agt. the Saratoga and Washington Raflroad Company, respondents; Sylvanus P. Jermain, respondent. agt. Garrett V, Denniston, surv'r, & pellant; William C. Pierrepont and others, ex'ra, &,, respondents, agt, Frederick J. Barnard. appellant; Wil- liam Newton, respondent, agt. James B. Harris, ap lant; Lucius I. Bulkeley. reapondont, ag’t Eugene tollas and olhers, appellants, ree reversed in part and affirmed in part.—Abraham Harbrouck and others, ox'ra. &c., respondents, agt. Izkiel 8. Etting and others, appellants Judgment of the Supreme Court reversed and judgment ren- dered for plaintif} on the demurrer, with costs af the Court be- fow.—Daniol Young, appellant, agt. Abram Mudgo, ex’r., and another, respondonta. Judgment of the Supreme Court at the general term reversed and that ct the special term affirmed, with costs of appeal from the special to the general term —The Prosident, &c., of the Bank of Poughkeepsie, appellants, agt. Jonas 0. Has- brouck, respondent, Decree of the Supreme Court reversed and Vice Chancellor's decree affirmed, with costs of the courts below.—The President, &e.. of the Chuntauque Co. Bank, respondenta, agt. Wm. D. White, appellant, Decree of the Supreme Court reversed and that of the special term affirmed. with costs in the court below. —William 3. Sears and others, appellants, agt. John Shafer, and another, re- spondenta, Decree af the Supreme Court and of the Vice Chancellor re- versed, and decree for the complainant according to the prayer Of the bill, with costs of the court below.—Goorge Truscott, and others, appellants, agt. Rufus H, King, respondent, Judgment of the Supreme Court reversed. and pro before the County Judge annulled —In the matter of Go B, Morewood, and others, appellants, agt. l'rederick Hol- lister, respondent, Judgment of the Supreme Court affirmed, except as to the award of costs of Glen and Meyer agt. Pennington, and as to 80 much af said judgment it is reversed, and the costs of the defendants, Glen'and Meyer, are awarded against the plainti —Lyman Gibson, respondent, agt, Josias Pennington, ap. peilant, Judgment below reversed, and judgment dered for the defendant on the demurrer.—Franklin K, Corwin and another, respondents, agt. Jabox Corwin, appellant, Decreeof Supreme Court modified, new decree entered.—John Johnson, respondent, agt. Thomas Taber, appellant, Decree affirmed. —Klam C. Bliss, respondent, agt. Safe Sweet, and others, appellants. Judgment reversed—W m, Powers and another, ex'rs, &e., respondents, against Tunis J. Bergen, appellant. Judgment of the Supreme Court at the general term reversed, and the judgment entered on report of the referee affirmed, with the costs of the appeal from the special to the general term of the Supreme Court—¥liza Hone, by her next friend. &e., ap- pellant, against William Kent, ex’r, &c., and others, re- spondents, Judgment reversed and judgment rendered for defendant, with costs of the court below—Benjamin Frees, respondent, against David Ford, jr., appellant; William Burrows. fpondent, against David Ford, jr., and another, appel- ants, Judgment reversed—James Gordon Bonnett, appellant, against Amos J. Williamson, and another, respondents, Decree of court below afirmed—Jacob T. Walden, adm.. &c., and others, appellants, against Mary Murray, and others, respondents, Appeals dismissed—Tho Urbana Woollen Manufacturing Co., respondents, against Henry Townsend, appellant; Henry J. 8, Brown, respondent, against Isaac W. Colic, appellant; James Moore, respondent. against John J. V. Weatervelt, appellant; William W. Gilbert, and another, respondents, against Ray Tompkins, appellant; Oswald Cammann, and another, respondents. agaiast Ray Tomp- kins, appellant; Gennin and Lockwood, respondents, ‘ inthis Court ren- the papers of both parties. The Utica’ Railroad Com- pany now moved to dissolve the injunction, and the mo- tion is still pending before Justice Mitchell, at Chambers, Mr. J. V. L, Pruyn and Mr. A. C. Paige, (iate Justice of the Supreme Court) appeared for the company. Mr. Charter Tracy and Mr. B-- Butler for the plaintiff, | Mr. Pruyn was heard on Friday, Mr. Tracy on Saturday. The argument will not probably close till Monday. cinevrr. Before Hon, Judge Roosevelt. Arnit. 17.—In the caso of Relay vs. the Harlem Rail- road Company. for causing the death of plaintiff's child, the jury returned a sealed verdict of $50 against the de- fendants. We understand that the company had offered Mr. Relay $1,500, in order to avoid the law suit. Superior Court—General Term. Before Chief Justice Oakley. and Hon. Judges Sandford, Duer, and Bosworth. Arnit 17.—Decisions—Stephen Brush et al. vs, Wilson Hiulbell—Appeal from order at Special Term. Order at Special Term affirmed with costs. Amasa Brainerd et als.ve. Thomas C. Banks et als—Mo- tion for the new trial of the issues granted. Costs to abide the event of the suit, The President, Directors and Company of the Merchants’ Bank in the City of New York, vs. Enoch W. Clarket als.— Motion for new trial on the grounds of surprise, and newly discovered evidence derived. United States Supreme Court. Apri 16, 1852.—Francis B. Cutting, Esq.. of New York, was admitted an attorney and counsellor of this court. No. 123, Thomas Tremlett, plaintiff in error, vs, Joseph T. Adams. This cause was argued by Mr. Sherman for pe plaintiff in error, and by Mr. Bibb for the defendant in error. Court of Common Plea: PART FIRST. Before Hon, Judge Woodruff, Arnit. 17,—Charge of Violent Assault on an Apprentice.— Robert S. Cooke, by his guardian, vs. Daniel Mc Cumeskey.— ‘This was an action for an assault alleged to have been committed on the plaintiff by the defendant, who was overseer in a sail maker's store in Seuth strect. whore he is now apartner. Witnesses were produecd to preve that there was some dispute betweem Robert and the overseer about work. He refused to go to work, and the defend- ant hit him two or three times on the bead with the flat of his hand; Robert got up off the bench, and defendant took hold of him, and threw him down, and hit him two or three times on the chest; Robert got up, said he was burt, and could not go to work, and was going home; de- fendant said that he should not leave, and insisted on his going to work ; Robert again said he was hurt, and could not; defendant then took a piece of rope. six or seven feet long and one and a half inches thiek, down from the wall, and struck plaintiff with it; Robert fell on the floor, one of the workmen raised him up. and took him intoa back shop. when the defendant, seeing what he had done, sent for a doctor. Robert lay on the floorin the back shop senseless; he did not talk all that afternoon; two physicians came, and ribed for him hartsborn and spirits of camphor. obert is about twenty years of age; he did not strike nor use abusive language to the defendant. The case stands adjourned. Avni 19.—Verdict for plaintiff, $760. PART SECOND. Before Hon, Judge Ingraham. Charge of Assault on a Female—Frances Mitchell vs. Da- vid H. Barton and Alexander Mathews.—The plaintiff in this case is a very good looking young woman. and brings this action against the defendants for an assault alleged to have been committed on her in King street, on the 30th August. 1850, by the defendant Barton, und that he, aided by the other defendant, took her to a station houre in the Kighth ward, where she was immodiately discharged. It appears that the lady was for eight years the bosom companion of Barton. by whom she was dis- carded, and the rencontre took place on their meeting one evening in the street. The defendants allege that the plaintiff commenced the assault, and that no more force ‘was used than was necessary to repel her attack, Sealed verdict Arnit 19.—Verdict for plaintiff, $100. Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Hon. Judge a and Aldermen Oakley and yee, Charge of Murder.—Mr. Horace Clark applied for a post- ponement of the trial of Jacob Roter, a Frenchman, charged with the murder of William Kelter, by shooting him with a gun. on the 7th of March, 1852, of which wound he died on the 9th. ‘The District Attorney resisted the application, and said that if the trial was postponed now, it would necessarily remain over until next November. The Judge said there were no grounds shown, as to the abrence of witnesses or otherwise. why it should go off until next autumn. It was desirable that it should be dixposed of; these cases were becoming very frequent, and the business of the court should not be allowed to accu- mulate, The trial was then set down for Monday next. ‘A person named Lowery is indicted as accewory after the fact, by concealing the prisoner. Charge of Murder of a Wife—Martin Bloomer, a large, stout man, was brought forward. charged with the mur- der of his wife, by stabbing her; but the present inquiry was a# to his state of mind. Doctor Covel . Prison; I know the prisoner; I saw him first » year a when he was brought in a prisoner; he was wild and ex- cited; he was under the impression that men were pur- suing him from Virginia, who wanted to take his money and prevent him from getting work; he also thought his sister had some religi which he must dispossess her by stripping off ber clothes. and he did so; when his wife came into his presence, he appeared disposed t from jealor ani Leo ered him a day © man, and sent him to Blackwell's Isiand; his wife entreated to have him releared, and he was let out; she appeared to be very solicitous about him, but his heart was steeled towards her; we sent him the second time to Blackwell's Island, and he was again let out, when he committed the crime with which he is charged; still after the wife was wounded emed anxious about him; we examined him again riday, very thoroughly, and found that he still was in too dangerous @ state to be at large; he is insane; one of his delusions is that Dr, Reiney had been giving’ hi Jaudanum. and employed persons to knead him over the body, so as to stop the circulation of his blood; [have not the Teast doubt Bloomer is a more fit subject for an asylum than a prison. ‘The witness was cross-examined, and the Judge said that the law did not permit an insane man to be put on trial. andthe jury immediately returned a verdict that the accused was . [Bloomer will be sent to Black- woll's Island for life.) against Ray Tompkins, appellant. ‘Motion to dismiss appeal denied with $10 costs—Samuel B. Wella: respondent, agninst Thomas P. Danforth, appellant. Bulkeley vs, Keteltas and Smith.—Thin case, which was an action for malicious prosecution, arising out of a dis- pute when coming from one of the theatres, was tried be- fore Judge Vanderpoel, and a vordict rendered for tho plaintiff. for $3,750. I¢ was taken te the Court of Appeals, ona bill of exceptions. Verdict set aside, and new trial granted. Court adjourned to the 2d Tuesday of May next. Cases Unpecipen.—Samuel Thomas, jr. and wife, respondents, against Hosea Winchester, appellant; John D. Gardiner, and another, respondents, agninst Ferdinand Suydam, and others, appellants; John’ Watts De Peyster, appellant. against Anthony Michael, respondent; John Watts De Feyster, appellant, against John 8. Snyder, re- spondent; John ¥, L. Overbaugh, and others, appeilants, against John M. Patrio, respondent; Hiram Chapman respondent, against Andrew White, receiver, &c.. appel- lant; James Lynch and wife, appellants, against Margaret Livingston, successor, &c., reapondent Police Intelligence. Robbing a Church, and Arson.—On Leaf night. as offi- cers White and or, of the Seventeenth ward police, were Lpctahe ars their beat, they observed alight in a Ca- tholie Church in Third street, between Avenues A and B. They cautiously approached the church, and there they found a young man, named Samuel Roberts, iaside, very busily engaged in the sacrilegious occupation of robbing the church, The officers rushed in, and before the rogue had time to escape, they pounced upon him, and made him their prisoner, On his person the officers found $3 54in money, and from an adjoining room which he had broken open, the rascal had collected a silver vessel and many other articles of siver and gold, church arti- cles, valued in all at $1,000. Those articles had been laid on one side together, near the door of egresa, while he secetiies his wicked design of setting fire to the remises, in order to cover up the traces of the robbery. ‘wo places were discovered by the police where fice had been mado to effect his design. The fire was extinguish- ed by the police, and the rogue conveyed before Justice Mountfort, who committed him to prison for trial. 4 Singular Case of Pocket-book Dropping.—On Sunday afternoon, officers Beam and Ottingdon, of the Third ward police, arrested two well known pocket-book “droppers,” called “ Frenchy,” and “Black Joe,” who were charged. bya man of rather genteel appearance, numed Edward Ouehnie, residing at No. 36 Vesey street, with taking from him a pocket-hook, which he alleged contained money. ‘The facts, as related before the magis- trate, by Cushnie, were, that he was passing through West street, when one of the men alluded to picked up a pocket-book by his feet, which he exhibited, and it appeared to be filled with money. Cushnie then claimed the book. but as he had no money with him to pay the amount required by the “droppers,” they pretended to walk off with the book and money, saying they would keep it. Cushnie. boing fairiy trapped, thought it would be a fi opportunity to claim the book as his ewn property, and accordingly demanded it, which they refused to give up; whereupon he cadled the aid of the police officers, to whom he made his charge, and demanded their arrest. The officers took the two “droppers” into custody.and found in their peeseasion a pocket book, which, on exhibiting to Cush- nie. he declared was his property, dropped accidentally by himself. and picked up by these two men. The offi- cers knowing from the circumstances in the case that Cushnie was stating what was untrue, conveyed all three to the police court. where the tacts were related to Mr. Stowart. the Lay ig elect, who showed the pocket- book, to which he was willing to make oath; and, on opening the same, it was found tocontain a lot of spurious bank bills, placed in by the “droppers,” to represent money. Mr. Stewart gave Cushnie a severe reprimand: ing for attempting to practice an imposition on the police, as well aa subjecting himself toa charge of perjury, had he been permitted to make oath to the pocketbook as being his property. They were all discharged from custody. Cushnie has only beengn this city a few days, being ® native of one of the West India Istands. Charge of Arson against a Female —Officer Daly, of the Third Di+trict Police Court, arrested on Sunday, an elder- named Hannah Joyce. on a charge of setting dwelling house No. 100 Pitt street, in the rear, ns that, according to the evidence before the magi- the agcused has temporary possession of the said premises, and rents out portions of it to other families; and that, about ten daysago, she took one of her tenant named Bernard Cahill. aside, and told him that unless she got a new lense for another year. she would take down all the improvements made by her; and if he (Cabill) would not let her do it. she would burn down the premises, On Saturday night last. she spoke again to Cahill on the sub- ject. who informed her that the premises were leased to ‘other parties, She replied that she did not care, for she meant to put the place im ashes before morn- ing. A lad ten years ef ago, named William MeMeno- my. whore parents reside in tho front building, states that the accused on Saturday came to aak for rent , and, when refused, threatened to burm down the house before morning, Patrick Cahill testified that he saw the accused about midnight on Saturday, on the stairs of the rear building. near an unoccupied room; amd early on Sunday morning a fire broke out in the same unoe- cupied room, and, in a short time, the premises wore burned down by the fire. The many families, occupying the other portions of the dwelling, with but great dif- culty escaped with their lives. loring all their Uttle pro- | perty by the flames, Soon after the fire, Cahill charged t used with having set the premises on fire. She eno reply to the accusation, except merely that she orry that she had lost so much property. The ae- ‘ed was conveyed before Justice Mountfort, who «i her to wait a further ex: charge is ar a viction take place, the penalty would be death Plin White in Europe —Some few weeks ago a great exe citement was produged among certain money lenders in | this city, respecting the sudden disappearance of Plin White, the confidential operator of Winn & Hawkins, gold dust buyers, who was alleged to have carried off some $50,000.” Mr. White left here a millionaire. in the teamship Arctic, for Europe, Letters have be: ceived from Mr, White, dated Liverpool, in which he states that he has heard certain slanderous statements made against his integrity, and reward of $500 offered for his arrest. Such false statement, Mr. White alleges, he shall be enabled to clear up, on his return, and show quite a different atate of fects to what has already been said about him. Mr. George D. French, one of the alleged victimized to the amount of $9,000. left this city in pur- suit of Plin White, and arrived at Liverpeol on the 30th of March last, and according to a letter written back to his friends, would proceed the next Lge for London. If Mr, Frouch overtakes White, there ls but very little doubt he will back his money; but whether he eecure oases of other parties, is very doubiful--time, howover, will tell the story. In the meantime, the al- i ol of false pretences pendit inst Wi Hewninn oe but slowly bofo vereyie why Plin White will be back again in New York before a de- cision ia given in the Winn & Hawkins case, if they don't hurry up the hearing. The Reomnt California Tickel Business. —The case o° Crooks and Hall, whose hearing was to have come oT yesterday afternoon, in reference to the aale of Califerni pamwage tickets. has been adjourned until this (Tuesday) Aflornoom, at two o'clock; and in the matter of Geonge F. Hamilton, bis hearing has been postponed until Thurs- Any afternoon. at twoe'clook. Quitea number of the de- frauded paseengers were in and about the Police Court during yesterday, very anxious to hear the result of (he investigation A Trick called “Burning."—The well known character called “Butcher Joe,”’ a nogro, and two white mon, call ed %. ©. Wheeler, aljaa Hioas, and Jim Morey, wero arrested yestorday af ternoon, ‘by the police of the Fifth ward, on ‘a charge of “burning,” moaning as followa:— One of the party aulutes a strangor in the stroot, gone- rally n countryman, and asks him to go down tho next street with him to decide a bet, and offers the stranger $5 for his trouble ‘The unsuspecting stranger complies nd nccompanics him to an ally, where they enter,and Keo two other persons between Whom he is requested to decide the bet; card are produced, and in a short time the strangor himeclf ia induocd to bet, and puts the «take money into the bands of the third party, and when the cards are turned up, of courso, the stranger loses, and in an instant, away all three vanish, leaving the country- man almost dumb with surprise, In this way the ac- cured parties arc alleged (o have awindled a man out of $50. As yct no affidavit has been made; but the m trate, Justice Osborn, committed all three to prison await a further hearing The Alleged Charge of Perjury —In the matter pending against Br. Hirem Hutchinson, on an alleged charge of perjury. rome further evidence was taken yesterday after- noon, which was of no interest to the publio, and the ease was further postponed until Monday of noxt week, Charge against George Diz Morey Dismissed.—Tho al leged charge of receiving stolen goods, on which Mr. George Dix Morey, of No. 832 Madison’ stroct, was ar- rested, has been’ dismissed, Mr, Morey showing con- elvaivcly Uhat the property in question had been sent to his place without his Knowledge or conseut. Mg. Morey War honorably acquitted of the ebay ard of Supervisors. Arn, 19.—The President of the Board of Aldermen in tho chair,—The minutes of the last proceedings wore read and approved BILLA REF Ann Collis, $22 50. for furni tho Seventeenth ward station for $125 for one qui on the Court of Oye furnishing meals for pri house; Joshua Phillips, Moves G. Leonard, tate Commis RKED. ing meala to prisoners at Hitchcock, lances aa offic « Beach, $19 62. for at Highth ward tation W), for services rentere rv of the Alms ILov George Westlake, $6 60. for serving a nt in Putnam county Ketcham, 427 30, for se rendered as Sy of the DP no hundred aad four § ndays, from May 1, 1846, to May PETITION LAID ON THK TAMLY, The petition of the asKeasos of the city, for payment for duties performed. was ordered to be printed and laid upon the table, for further consideration, OFFICERS oF THY couRTS, . ‘The resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Sopt. 28, 1848, authorizing the President of the Board to designate suitable persons for the purpose of altensing on the sev: ral courts, at a compensation not exceeding $500 per ai num, was repealed, It was then resolved, that the Ch man of this Board be directed to inform the Board of the hames of ali persons who have been appointed in accord- ance with (he resolution of Sept ber 28, 1848. who now hold office under such appointment; what duties they perform, and what salaries have been allowed such per- sons; algo whom, if any of them, are detailed policemen, CORONER'S AND SHECIPE’S BILLS. Tt was resolved that the Comptroller be authorized to pay the bills of persons employed by the Comittee on County Offices for the correction of the bills late Coroner Geer, Ryronts Aporrry The report of the committee on Connty Offices, in favor of paying the bill of Coroner Lves, $1.57 68, was adopted ‘The report of the same committee, in favor of paying bill of Mr, Sheriff Carnley. $1,186 04, was adopted. The'report of the committee in favor of paying Julius Hicheoek. for attendance on the Conrt of Oyer and Teriai- ner for the years 1848 and 1849, and recommending him for continnance in office, was ordered to be printed. Adjourned to Thursday next, at 4 o'clock. Theatrical and Musical. Bowery Turatne,—The manager of this establishment seems to enjoy the confidence and esteem of the dramatic public more than at any former period of his theatrical career, Many of the best of Shakspeare’s plays are every other night presented. and the audiences give expression of their pleasure by the warmest and most enthusiastic applause, In addition to his regular st has again engaged those favorite artista, and Master Gony, who appear in dramatic selections, Yo-night the performances will commence with the musical of “Marsaniello, or the Fisherman of Naples,” with Eddy, Goodall, and Miss Gertrude Dawes in the leafing characters, ‘The entertainments will con- clude with the romantic drama ef »* The Forest of Bondy,” in which Stevens takes the part of Lieutenant Macaire. Broapway ‘Tucarnr.—Forrest appears to-night in one of his great characters, namely. Metamora, ‘Those who have seen him in this character have all pronounced it a masterpiece. and we believe there 1h 0 man who could perform it so effectively, He will be aided by Mr. Barry, Mr. Conway. and Miss Kate Horn, in the othe “ac of note. The amurements will terminate with the of the “Rendezyous."’ We have lately taken occas! remark the great improvement in the orchestral doy mont of this theatre. and must now repeat what we then snid. that the scientific display of the musician the utmost delight and amusement to the audi reflects great credit on the leader, Mr. Roberts. Nino's Garvex.—Those charming ballet dancers, the nplished Rousset ck company, he ony, Blanchard, engagement with will sustain the part of Catarina, Adelaide as Count Ber- tin. and M. Roussett ax Fra Diavolo, The ballet corps is full und effective, and the music by the orchestra is ex- cellent. The entertainments will conclude with the farce of “Perfection ’ Those who take delight in the beautiful accomplishment of dancing should. by ull means, witness the graceful movements of this talented family Borton's Turatne.—Dickens’ drama of “Domboy and Son,” which, when first produced at this theatre. drew, for a long period. crowded houses, is announced again for thixevening. ‘The cast is excellent—such, indeed. as can ‘idom be seen at any theatre, Dyott, an actor that may, without the slightest. approach to fulsome puffing be considered one of the best actors on the Ame will represent the character of Dombey, Burton in his inimitable personation of Capt, Cuttle. Mary Taylor as Susan Nipper, and Miss Weston as Edith. ‘This pro- gramme will be sure to draw a large audionce. All will conclude with the farce of the “Married Bachelor.” Nationa THratnse.—This popular place of amusement was re-opencd last evening, and the house presented a splendid appearance, after having been painted and dec rated. Several new artists are attached to the compan; and from the warm recoption Purdy met with last even’ he has every reason to think that the present theatrical season will be even more successful than the past one The new drama entitled the “Blacksmith of Antwer will again be presented this evening. with Mr, W. Jones, Mr. N. B. Clarke, and Mrs. H. F. Nicholls, in. th leading characters. The perform: ence with the farce, “An Object of Interest, pelude with the “Dumb Boy,” in which Blanchard will appear. Lrenum Tieatne.—This establishment announces for the second night’s amusement a programme of gremt va- riety. ‘The first piece in order is the comedietta called “Delicate Ground; Mr. Walcott sustaining the part of Citizen Sangtroid, and Miss Julia Bennett. an actress of. = celebrity, a8 Pauline. Following this will be the ebardeur Polka and a Pot.Pourri Populaire. by the o1 chestra, The next feature will be the farce of the itd Indian.” with Mr. Owenk. a very clever comedian. as Tim; and all will terminate with the grand musical fairy ex- travaganza entitled the “Fair One with the Golden Locks,” in which Walcott and Miss Julia Bennett will take the leading parte Amrnican Musgum.—The scenic ontertainments which are given in the lecture room are excellent. Inthe after- noou the performances consist of the “Man with the pet Bag.” and the farce of “Middy Ashore,” with danc- ing by La Petit Taglioni and Mr. Thompson, and in the evening Sheridan Knowles’ play entitled the * Wife, or a Tale of Mantua,” with U. W. Clarke as St. Pierr Bowery Cireva.—The equestrian exercises given every evening ut this populur establishment afford the utmost amusement and delight to the visiters, ‘The champion vaulter. M’Farland, and the principal riders of the troupe, including the groat two horve act. performance of Mr. J J. Nathans and bis talonted Cunisty’s Opera House, —While many theatres in this city are barely able to mect the great expenditure attond- ant upon the engagement of actors, actreasexs, orchestra, and various other items. Christy is quietly putting money in his purse. hix house being crowded erery evening Woon's Mixatnes will give a delineation of negro cha- ractcr this ovening: ‘The company numbers many of the mont eminent of this claas of performers, Aston Pracr Ovena Hovse.—Sandford’s company of minstrels will give their second concert this evening, The programme contains a great variety of their best melodies Trutows’ Mixstne.s, after concluding a very success. ful engegement in Albany, have proceeded West Rarney Williams and wife are pinying in Pittsburg, with success, Mrrnovoritan Tatt.—The complimentary benefit to Mr. and Mrs, MeIntire will come off at the bore hall, to- morrow evening. Report speaks highly of them az yo- calists, Brooklyn City Intelligence, Count oF Oven axn Ts: n.—Betore Judge Morse, and Justices Crooke and e April term of this court commenced yesterday moraing, when the Sheriff returned the precept of Grand Jurors, ot whom the fol lowing answ to their names, and were duly svorn:— Wn. M, Harris, foreman, Peter ©, Cornell, Wm, Layton Wm. Powers, Wm, Cowenhoven, David Provost, John J. n. Henry P. Waring, Edward Sinith, Samuel J ergen, Alex. M. White, a Barr, nvey, Ralph Lan n Pearson, Benjamin Lewis Dutton, puri then charged thejury on the duties they wer . in inquiring att breaches of the criminal laws, and the laws relative to preserving the purity of elections, together with those agai) st lotteries and usury, They were also reminded of the necessity of keeping secret the discussions and utt.—' trying end crurhed to death. The evidence no biame could be attached to any person, had nag. beou purely accidental. A verdict in acoordanse rendered. < Boras ov tHe Stonw.—During br odvuat ho heavy gale yesterday morning, the gable a three-story 12 but A in the sourse of erestion om the corner of Smith and Bergen streets, was blown dowm with great violence, the loosened rubbish cru: anna unoccupied frame building in the rear. About some time, the roofing, and a portion of the mason work of @ bieck of marblo fronted buildings on First place. was alee blown down. The damage, howover. is small, awnings were torn into shreds, and a number of trees throughout the city were torn up, in some ‘tan by. the roota, while fences, boards, kc.. wore scat about pell moll, The Gowanus, ons of the brn boata, came in collision some time during Sunday with a vessel which bad been torn from its moorings by the storm, and was somewhat damaged in her uppor works, Few persons were om board at the tims, and ne one was injured Morvatiry in Brooxtyy.—The number of deaths for the week endit April 17, is summed up as uh 4 the Health Physician;—Males 17, females 22, of which were over and 22 under 21 years of age.—Total 39, Of thix number 1 died of bilious fover, 1 of puerperal do. 1 of rearlet do., 1 of typhoid do., 1 of typhus do., and f of emiall pox. The Turf. Umion Counss, Lona Isuanp.—Trorrina,—Fridag, April 16.—Purse and stake $450, mile heata, best three im five. in harness, Eight horses were entered for the abeve affair, aud as it was supposed that the majority of thom would start. a great concourse of persons were assembled to witness the race, among whom were a number of Bos- tonians. Philadelphians and Baltimoreans, But four of the entri on the track, viz; Groen Mountatm Maid, ‘Ve War Kagle, and Jim Kelly. After rcoring a few times, Jim Kelly and War Kagle wore drawn, for reasons best known to their owners, and Groce Mountain Maid and ‘lccumseh were started for the stakes, Tho race wasn one-sided affair, the mare win- ning with the greatest ease, in three straight heats, The 4 summary: following Mr. Nodine Mr. Wheipie nm Mountain Maid. Att 222 y Lind pan, did not come off. ‘A gray nag ran Coach- man the above dixtance, for a trifling sum, and being beaten, the affair ended with a “1m be trot announced to take plice yesterday, was poat- od, on account of the storm, until Monday, the 200 instant, e—Serv Mewrita—Laee old cup valued at $100—8i pounds cach—10 entrance, to vapay, April 6 dash of a mile, with 15 go to the second horse, Col, O. W, Austin's gr. g. Argo, by Othello, dam by Kelipse adsl Dr. Burke's b. g. Shaker. by Gray Engle... ... ‘Thos. K. Leefe's, (D, C. Wright's) b, g. Ruby. Timo—1:35, New 0 —Merainie Course : i April 7.—! —Hobort Stake for three yoar olde, dash of a milo; subscription $200, half forfeit. .W. J. Minor’s (R. Ten Broeck’s) ch, g. by ‘ on, out of Jeai 4 . ree'd ft: L, French’s b. f. by Chancellor, (by Leviathan, out of imp. Equity.) out of the dam of Ann Hays 8 I paid ft. Day.—Sccoxd Ruco—Jockey Club Purwe $400, two mile heata, Capt. W. J. Minor’s br. f. La Vraie Reine, by im Sovereign. dam Veracity, 3 years old. ie Col. PO, Hebert’s (HL. French's) b. h. Goorge- town, by imp, Sarpedon, dam by Bertrand, 4 years old aa i ALY, Binguwan’s ch, f. Nancy Perkins, ‘Timo, 3:45 \4—B:41, Frivay, April 9.—Jockey Club Purse $900, four mile heats, deaqaee 38 yearsold, 2 8 D. ¥. Kenner'ab. ¢. Louis D'Or, by imp. Bar- pedom, dam Picayune. 4 years old. qi. 1. J. Well'sch. h, Hiddlostone, by imp. , um by Muckle John. 6 years old 838 I. L. French's b. f. Belle Key. by reign, out of the dam of Ann Hay: 2 2dia 3 Minor's br. f, La Veate, Relne. by un, out of Veracity. 3yearsold., 1 4dr. Vime, 7:373¢—7:44 44—T:54. Eee Gorrespondence. New Orurans, April 7, 1858. The Business Season in New Orleans—Scarcity of Money—Sale of Col. White's Estate—Loss of Men in the breakers on Brazos Bar—Interesting news from Texas—The Wreck of the Independence —Great overflow of the Rivers—Tornado at San Antonio, §c-—Governor Walker—The Malian Opera—Parodi—The Races. Notwithstarding that business continuos vesy brisk with our jobbers, produce men, and commis- on merchants, yet there is a great pressure in the money market, and good paper cannot be nogotiated unless at slaughtering discounts. This is to be ae- aounted for by the severity of tho weathor of the past winter, which frozo up our rivers, as well as om account of the low water, which kopt back the im- mense amounts of produce now daily arriving at owe levee. This delay will protract the season some mouth or two later than usual; and our merohantg, who have made heavy sacrifices by advancing om this produce, in order to secure the trade, and it from going to New York and Boston by railros and canals, are now suffering greatly. If our banks do not come forward and accommodate thom libe- rally by discounts, I fear the seasoa, which has already been so disastrous, will prove still more 6@ to our commerce by more fadlures, The first day’s sale of the property of Col. White, of the firm of Mainsel, White & Co., for the benefit of their creditors, took place yesterday. The pre- ty near the new canal, in the rear of the city, consisting of vacant lots, sold for $90,000, which fifteen years ago could have been bought for less than $10,000. Many speculators bought up the paper of the firm on speculation; but tho property sold for so much higher than was expected, thi they wero greatly disappointed. ‘The sale of thi immense property, consisting of houses and lots, continues to-day. The steamer Yacht arrived yesterday from Bra- zos. Capt. Thompson, of the Yacht, in attemptin, to sound on the bar at Brazos St. Jago, was capsizes in his boat by the breakers, and lost three of his men. The steamship Meteor, from Galveston, brings dates to the 2d instant. The Meteor made the rum out frem New Orleans in29 hours—tho quickest trip of record. The wreck of the steamer Independence was to have been sold at Indianola on the Ist inat. The beach was strewn with goods and parts of the wreck, The passengers lost all their baggago; and the emigrants, deck passengers, are entirely deaté- tute, having lost everything. The late feavy rains throughout the interior of Texas, had caused great freshets in the Colorad Brazos and Guadaloupe rivers, doing great dama, to the crops, some of which are entirely destroyed. On the 1ith and 12th ult., the Colorado, at Austin, rose 33 feet. The overflow of the Brazos had e: tended up as high as Oyster creek, but has now sub- sided. In the vicinity of Washington, the river loft a deposit of nearly a foot of new soil. On the night of the 12th ult. a tornado passed over San Antonio, uprooting the trees and unroofing the houses. jady had her thigh broken by the falling in of a roof. The building and machinory of the Bexar Manufacturing Company wore enti destroyed. Tho machinery cost $5,000. The losg generally is very great A disease, resembling the Avsiatic cholera, had broken out in tho vicinity of Huntsville, some three weeks ago, whieh was very fatal. Col. John Hume lost his son, a lad of.17, and thirteen of his negroes. The disease disappeared on the 20th ult., and the health of Huntsville was then good. The democratic and whig conventions ef Texas re solved to adhere to the compromise measures. The whigs passed resolutions complimentary to President Fillmore and his cabinet. The democrats declared their intention to sustain the nominee ef the Balti- more Convention, be he whom he may. The foundation of the new Capitol was commenced at Austin on the 9th ultimo. Gov. Bell, Mr. Duval, Secretary of State, and other dignitaries, took a part in the digging. Col. Johnson, of the United States ie ad Engineers, with Mr. F'. Girard and twenty assistants, are engaged surveying the route of the San Antonie and Gulf railroad. A fight, with pistols, took place near Crofts’ milf, about a mile from Housten, on the 27th ultimo, be- tween John Goslin and Peter O'Neal, in which both were seriously weunded., The latter it is thought would not recover. Gen. Houston arrived at Huntsville, en the 25tf ultimo. Goy. Walker of our State, is now on a vi city. He reviewed the troops of the Washington battalion the other day, to which was presented a flag in behalf of the State. He is here to attend a mecting of the administrators of the Charity Hospi- tal, which is the pride of our city, and of which he is ex-officio Prosident. Politics are rather quict in our city at present. The Italian Opera closes here to-night with ‘Lucia i Lammermoor; M’me. Bertucea makes her debut Night before last ‘“Jucrezi drew « brilliant house, and Steffanone as “Lucrezia’ exercised the full power and melody of her voice to the delight of the audienco. She was more suc- cessful than on her first night. Salvi’s triumph was complete. He is considered by some critics the tinest tenor ever heard in New Orleans Capt. W resolutions that may take place in the jury room, After which, they retired. An announcement of the decease of Elias , Stoddai , late a member of the bar of this county, was made by Henry Haynes, Bsq., when, on motion, the court adjourned out of respect to his memory. Buockinc Occvarence.—Max Cavsnen to Death Coroner Ball held an inquest, yesterday, upon the re- mains of John McColgan, a native of Ireland, py = who came to his death in the following manner ;— ag! i=! in ee loy of Alderman (Greene, as miller, in his salt ining manutactory, in Furman stroot: About elght o'clock, yesterday morulng, he pisced Parodi, and the lovely little Patti, passed through here for Mobile, as they did not wish to compete with Maretzek. They will stop on their return. Mad. Bishop is giving concerts at Memphis, fol- lowing up Catherine Hayes, who was at Louisville by last accounts. . We are in the middle of our spring races. The ra- ces over the Louisiana course closed last wook, and this is the second iy oe the Metairie course, and r¢ the Bingaman qourse races. we are yet te bay (he Bing: fs