The New York Herald Newspaper, May 20, 1853, Page 4

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THE The United Hartateine, two o'clock, for Aspinwall. The mails for California and other parts of the Pacitic, will close at The New York Wezxty Hernatn, California edition, wi' will leave this port this afternoon, at me o'clock. the latesd intelligence from all parts of the world, will be published at ten o’¢! Single copies sixpence heir orders ar carly as possible, this mor: The News. The arrival of the royal mail steamship Af ica, at ‘this port three days terday afternoon, put us in posse: ater news from England and the conti- nent of Europe. The intelligence is not very inter- esting. The Eng House of Commons had r solved intoa Committee of Ways and Means, to con- sider the new financial project of Mr. Gladstone, which was rising very quickly in popular estima’ outside of doors. Quite an exciting, scene occurred upon the occasion of Mr. Charles Gavan Duffy, editor of the Nasion new: ber for New Ross, taxing the government with a wholesale bribery ow representatives trom Ireland. Mr. Duffy was compelled to retract his assertion. ng from recent s, both in the Upper and Lower House, in which pecrs, bishops, a ommoners took part, we are disposed to con our Senatorial meumbers as a pretty respectable b of gentlemen. The Kossuth rocket affair was a. the subject of ministerial explanation. The trac for the month of April were The Peace Conference me were working for an everlasting treaty of quiet bi tween England and America. Mrs. Stowe was about to enter Stafford House, and a Boston negro was exhibiting Southern “tortoring” in Live pool. Both speculations were likely to pay. France remains so dill not to the France of tw months since. Empress was convalescent. Two hundred poli tical convicts liad been shipped to Cayenne. The ministerial ¢ led in in. The“ Holy Shrines” que: There is nothing of importance from and. The Pras. 1 as accounts had been ived in En tralia. The Court of M: policy of Santa Anna with reuch sent our readers witb the latest mercantile, mone tary, marine, and general news. By the arrival of the steamship Cherokee we hay. received two days later news from Havana. Senor Cruces, it will be seen, issued an edict on the inst., citing two Cuban ladies, at pr this city, to appear within nine days, and defend the charge of treason against them, otherwise sentence would be pronounced again of war. Another shipload of Chinese has arr im Havana. The Spanish view Mexican a which we have translated from the Dur Marina, will be found quite int cially indicating, as it undoubtedly of the home government with regard to the recall of Santa Anna. The information furnished in onr special cor respondent in Washington city, this morning, is af a~oneaand highly interesting character. ‘The peculiar position of affairs in Mexico, ad our relations with that government, are believed to hav occupied the serious attention of the administration within the dast few days. It is understood that while the Presi- dent cannot sanction the extraordinary movement of Gov. Lane with regard to the Mesilla Valley boun- dary, owing to the fact that uch proceeding was not legitimately within the Governor's sphere of duty; yet the boundary itself, as defined by Mr Lane in his proclamation, will probably be claimed by this government as the true line, But this is not to be the cause of an appeal towrms—the dispute, if dis pute should arise, will be left to negotiation. Mex i 0 is weak and sorely distressed, and the President is determined to deal leniently with her. Circum stances may yet possibly render it necessary to can- cel the principal part of the work already performed by the boundary commi ers 1 cause the re survey of the national line fear need be enter- tained as to the encroachment of any European power upon*the Sandwich Islands ch a demon- stration will not be tolerated in silence by this go- vernment. Ramors are afloat in Washington that John Van Buren will be appointed Minister to Mrance, with a son of Mr. Wise as Secretary of Legation. Stranger things have happened. District Attorney Fendall bas already occupied tree days in summing up in the Garduer case it is supposed that he will finish to-day Gen. Uraga is reported to have left New Orleans last Monday, en route for this city, via the Ohio river. Gen. U., it will be recollected, was chiefly in- atrumcntal in recalling Santa Anna to pov Mexico, who, in return for the fayor, has appoiuted him as Minister to Prussia, By an arrival at Independence, Mo., we have ad vices from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the lat inst. The most gratifying feature of this intelligence is the announgement that the Mexican boun ment had greatly subsided, owing pro! fact that the warlike correspondence between Gov. Lane and Gov. Trias, of Chihuahua, had been with held from the people. Gov. Lane is now spoken of asa candidate for Congress. The Indians were’quict, and the general aspect of affairs was peaceable. Much rij tates mail steamibip Iltineis, Captain | Agents will please send in | Teom te particularly ion of | aper,in his place as mem- | resemble | The | sent residing in | n by the tribunal | 1 | tribute | their pls ane | Spain was | that Santa A | called. | | |r anxiety prevs route for the Pucific milroad, and a company had been formed for the purpose of investing one milli jy dollars in the stock, should the road be rua thryagh the territory. The New Mexicans are said ts prefer the route through Walker’s pass, The State Senate of Connectiout yesterday bad under consideration the subject of tue recent melan- choly catastrophe at Norwalk. The Commitice of Investigation were authorized to examine the condi- tion of the bridge,‘and to summon before them the President and Superintendent of the New Haven Railroad. In the course of the proceedings Mr. But- ler, a member from Norwalk, made a stro in condemnation of the inefficiency of the of the road. He stated that be had carefully ex- amined the bridge, and found the timber to be worm- eaten and rotten in the extreme. There is another bridge on the route which seems to be in eqimlly as | eda condition as that at Norwalk, and unless | y aired, we shall not be surprised to | another railroad accident resulting from in? | attention. We mean the Coscob bridge, a piece of | the wood of which we have in our possession, It is complete yrated with worm-holes, and resem- bles a piece of coarse sponge more than anything elze to which we can liken it. The Legi enibly of Newfoundland have passed a bill making an appropriation for the better protection of the fishing grounds in the Straits of | Belleisle during the approaching summer. The severe thunder storm which visited this re- gion on Wednesday appears to have extended at least as far west as Indiana. A despatch from Cin- cinnati states that se’ buildings and two or three steamboats were struck by lightning. A con- siderable amount of property was destroyed, bat so fur as ascertained no lives were lost. A barn wa set on fire by lightningat Patterson, N terday. The contents of the building, horse and four cows, were entirely cons i An apt n is now pending in the Mary Legislature fe rter ofa line of steam: tween Baltimore erpool. The capital of the proposed company is to be one million of dolla We elsewhere publish a report of the the Cuban refugees whic. terday, in commemoration ef the first display of the Cuban flag of independence at Cardenas by Gen. followers. The speeches on the oeca- | sion were patriotic in the extreme, and the decora- tions admirable. ‘The Executive Committee appointed to obtain re- lief for the surviving New York Volunteers met at i the Astor House last eveni t will be seen y the report that the mittee have made s for a lecture to be delivered by Thos. T, the subject being “* Young Ireland velutions of 1848." Let us hope that our renerally will now come forward and con- citizens g¢ wards the relief of the indigent soldiers. | other interesting matter, ¢ Gold Mives in 4 ¢ Southern Baptist C the proceedings of t P on at Baltimore, a Spenish Intrigues and Mextean Peospeets, important news may be expected ere long | from Mexico. Matters are gradually approach- ing aclimax: it is improbable that the year can elapse without a radical change in the condi- tion and prospects of the country. Nor have | the I g actors in the recent movements left us much room fur speculation on the nature of that change. So transparent, indeed, have s been, that many mouths ago we were enabled to apprise the government and people of the United ates of the revolution Had Uraga been a ght and talent that a reasona- aching and retaining the su- i) foot. ng on man of such w ble hope of his preme power could have been entertained, we still think. as we thought three months ago, a wonld never have been re- The friend of Queen Christina was not fitted for a task of such diffieulty, and was pro- bably as unwilling to undertake as Spain was impose upon him the onerous functions of i vi of Mexico. Hence the neces- 1 to the old Dictator and exile. ed not here enumerate the links in the f civcumsiantial evidence on which we based our conviction that Spain, or at least the Queen Mother, was privy to Santa Anna’s re- turn. The weleome recepiion which awaited him at Havana, the qua ial annouucement of his desi Diario de la Marina, and the news of his applic to the Spanish govera 1ent for pecuniary aid, were, until a few days last link in that chain. e supply an- other this m in the shape ofan article from Diario de la Marina, on the policy of the Dictator. No one can fail to detect in this per- formance, whieh may probably be credited to the anthorities at Havana tantial evidence ofthe peenliar concern taken rin in the cts of the new gov ns in from Diario ¢ 1 in his pocket the td not have been more a iL be noticed that no hint is thrown out restoration of Mexico to the Spanish crown. uch scheme is probably in contemplation, Much as Spain would love to regain her lost empire on the continent, Cuba costs her too much and care as it i counsellor to advocate the voluntary assunption of the additional burthen of Me: Tarassed already by the fear of American filibusteros, and compelied to exbaust herr ces in main- tainin army of 52,000 men ina single island, Spain could not venture to take the responsi- bility of another empire, inhabited by a still more disaffected race, and situated in a still more dangerous proximity to the formidable Yankees, op would in the first place ble j ct for 4 afford thi descent upon Cuba in retaliation for Spanish money Such as country an adm’ | for the comfort and conve ed with regard to the selection of the | “gadyid. Onee seated on the throne, policy as well as gratitude would prompt him to pursue a course in harmony wth the views of the Spanish government, He would thus reinstate Spanish institutions in Mexico, would crush the anti-Spanish feeling already so yrevalent in many Provinces, and in case of trouble would co-operate with the Habanese uathorities in opposing us. That such were the hopes and such the doings of the Spanish government, the article from the Diario «fords another proof. There is that in its tone which shows plainly that the writer felt he had a right to counsel. The en- couragement it holds out to Santa Anna is too warm to be disinterested. It is something new for Spa'n to sympath'ze with revolutionaries, Her officers must have been tolerably sure of the use Santa Anna would make of his power to stimulate him to strengthen it in such bold Jar ge. The Dictator. on the other hand, pursues his path in a way which proves that the lessons of the last four years have not been lost upon him. Louis Napoleon must rejoice to see so taituful an imitator on this continent. Up to the pre- sent moment the same policy has produced like results in France and in Mexico, There yet remains one step to be taken by the copyist; but we have no reason to doubt that we suall have to wait long even for the imperial cénoument of the play. So far, too, Santa Anna has, in every point, justified our convi tion of his coalition or understanding with iain, Notasingle act of the Dictator is at nee with that belief, and many are striking corroborations of its accuracy. Whether, hay- ing once firmly seated himself on the throne, | and having nothing further to expect from pain, he will, with characteristic dishonesty. iolate his promises and fairly launch his bark under an independent flag, or whether he will carry uprightness so far as to remain under Spanish tutelage, are matters which the future must determine. One thing is certain, Mexico is now trying the last experiment. Her last anchor has been heaved overbourd, and all eyes are now ear- nestly gazing at the result. Of independent republics, and coalitions, and federations, and anarchy, she has had, Heaven knows, enough long since. From one cause or another. every struggle to extricate herself has plunged her deeper in the mire. Her peeple see plainly thata return to forms of government that have heen tried already is worse than useless. If Santa Anna fails to establish a stable empire. Mexico will be driven to seck for safety in an abdication of her nationality. Numberless symptoms of the prevalence of this conviction among the Mexicans have already been no- in favor of anuexation to this country is seen ia the letter from General Arista, the late Presi- dent of the republic, to the Secretary at War. When aman who has filled so important a posi- tion in the government of his country as Gen. Arista openly declares his opinion that Mexico had better be incorporated with the United States. we may fairly presume that the senti- ment is shared by no inconsiderable party among his countrymen. Even among those se national pride would prevent their. ex- preesing it as a wish it appears in the shape of afear. Under this form the Universal an- nounced its convietion that annexation was almost inevitable: and many of the leading citi- zens of Mexico have given utterance to similar apprehensions. Time alone can verify or refute them. For whatever destiny is alloted to us let us be well prepared. Tur Scwmer Mrorations or 1853,--The travelling season has set in, and from all in- dications, promises to be one of the most active and general we have ever experienced in the United States. From the Sacramento to the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, the steamboats and railroads are busily engaged in concentrating, day by day, thousands of persons in pursnit of business or pleasure, in this metropolis of the Western continent. Not deterred by the periodi- cal explosions and collisions and drawbridge perils incident to travel in this region, and which might well appal the stoutest-hearted, the tide of travellers continues swelling to a most extraordinary magnitude, and has already begun to test the capacities of our numerous and princely hotels. Indeed, the great danger from this influx of population into our city would seem to be that all the arrivals may not he able to find suitable aecommodation. even al- though the Saint Nicholas has begun to enlarge itseif to more than twice its original size, But the hotel! proprietors of New York are among the most ente: itizens, and on their provisory care we may confidently depend nee of the hundreds of thousands of transient vi ¢ who, during the summer will be added to our population. Therefore, on this score we are disposed to rest satiefied, assured that no arrangements will be wanting to meet the necessities and promote the pleasure of all sojourners in the metropolis, during the great American exhibition. Nor is it alone from these United States that this tide scts in. South America, Canada and Cuba will contribute a large quota to swell its e: and England will leaven the whole with a spice of her aristocracy, not merely the aristo- eracy of birth, but that of worth, learning and talent. The old continent, too, will send the representatives of her skill and industry; and monarehist and republican. patrician and ple- beian, millionaire and artizan, slaveholder and abolitionist will jostle each othev in our streets, and hob-nob at our table dhites. It wili he a gay and interesting epoch in New York, and one which few fashionable people in this repub- lic will like to confess they have not witnessed. But the summer migrations of 1853 do not all tend to this point. We have become a travelling and sight-secing people; and it is not enough for us to have beheld the magnificent iral sce y of the New World, but we must disregard of the Monroe doct ft would seriously complicate the embarrassments of th home and add a heavy item to the 1 which have already driv cali from o' It world, more over, arouse the of the foreign governmenie of FE h wonld conncet the ley of Car he usurpation of It is probably for these reasons that Spain let slip a very fair opportunity of ri ning Mexi- co. Her ends, in the opinion ofher rulers, would be as effc ained by the restoration to the Mexican throne of a man who, having the energy to wield the sceptre aud the pride to scorn a secondary rank ight still consent to be an instrument of Spanish intrigue and a supporter of Spanish power. Santa Anna reinstated as Dictator, and subsequently Em- peror of Mexico, would suit their purpose admirably. His antipathy to the United Sta would naturally predispose him to espouse the cause of Spain in case of any attempt upon Cuba. This partiality would be ed by the obligations conferred upon him in the shape of moral countenance and pecuniary aid from ne o make a tour of Europe, and contrast the Rhine with the Hudson and the St. Lawrence, the Pyrennées and the Alps with our own mountain ranges, and institute comparisons between the relative condition of the masses mouarchical and priestly institutions, and those living under the free republican government of the United States. The number of Americans visiting Europe this summer, execeds beyond all computation that of any former year. The steamers for Liverpool, though departing from this port so often as twice a week, take out each from one to two hundred of ou compa- triots, intent on the pursuit of pleasure on the European tour; and in afew days « private citizen of New York, determined, it would seem, to eclipse all pleasure expeditions of which we have any record, will set out for Du- rope in a splendid steamer built for the purpose, with a company of some thirty guests, intend- ing to visit most of the maritime ports of the ticed. A new proof of the wide-spread feeling | Old World, and laughing at the petty expendi- ture of half a million of dollars. Such are some of the migratory symptoms of 1853, and such the data we have for our asser- tion that the p'easure and business travel through and from these United States, will far surpass anything of which we have ever before had any experience. Hurra for the road! i. B. M. Suir Leanper Anp LoRp ELLESMERE. —We learn from a private letter, which may be entirely relied on. that H. B. M’s: ship Leander was to fail on the 7th inst. for New York. having on board the Earl of E!lesmere and other mem- bers of the commission appointed to inspect and report upon the Exhibition in this city, The Earl will be accompanied by Lady Ellesmere, two daughters, and two sons. It is said that space could not be found on board the Leander for carriages, and othe luxuries, which it would have been agreeable to bring. We hope that the weather may become settled before the ar- rival of the Leander, that Lord Ellesmere may not he disappointed of the pleasure of his visit, nor disappoint the residents of New York of the oppertunity of showing him and his family the attentions they would wish, by one of those un- kind and unseasonable visits of rheumatism which sometimes capriciously attacks and makes him a prisoner, but which he thought might be mitigated by the voyage. Talk on ’change. Tue conversation related chiefly to the foreign news by the Africa. It was regarded of little interest politically. With the exception of cotton, and a better feeling in iron, particularly in Seotch pig, there was no chenge of importance in commercial affairs. The chief transactions im trade yesterday were made before the news was re- celved, and hence there were no sales of moment made afterwards indicative of its effects upon this market. Before it came to hand, 900 bales of cotton were sold at steady rates. Flour and grain also moved at previous prices, bul after the news small rales of common State brands of flour were reported at $4 50, which was a db- cline of six cents per barrel. Sound shipping yellow corn was searce and firm, It appeared that no later news had been received in England from Australia, though three vessels had arrived at London, since the sailing of the Atlintic, with gold, amounting in the aggregate, to 75,250 ounces, equal in value to $1,354,500, The latest advices were those of February 2d and 3d, previously noticed. A house in the Australian trade was so obliging as to give us a commercial circular, dated Sydney, January 29, in which some items of trade were referred to, not hitherte published, It seems that the goverument had granted £160,000 to aid in building a rallroad from Sydney to Paramatta, from whence it was to be continued to Sydney, and through or contiguous to the principal gold felds on the island. The most active business seemed to have been conducted in segars. Fu- | ture supplies were expected from Manila, The articles in most demand from the United States were snugly packed bouse frames, suitable for suburban cottages, with extra supplies for outhouses, such as kitchens, sta- bles, &e., and also for Ameriean light-built wagons. It was suid plans should aceowpany invoices for houses. Regret was expressed for the mishap to Commodore Vande: bilt’s steam yacht North Star, and it was hoped tlat her detention would be biief. Tt was reported that the Commodere had recently sold out hia Staten Island poseessions, “stoek and fluke,’ ineluding ferry boats, with all appertaining iherennto, for the good round sum of $600,(C0. Who was the purchaser or purchasers was not stated. Coult it have been George Law? It was gexorally assented to that these were great times for selling property, both real and personal, as well as a great time for buying. Great schemes were daily talked of One thought a plan would soon come before the public for Duilding a large city on Staten Island,"and to connect it by railroed with Jersey City, Nothing was more feasible. People could then pass between the Island and the city in pafety and comfort, at all hours, day acd night, winter and summer. Ouly about two diawbridges would be necessary. The Island could be encircled by a railroad, and every part of it mate accersible. Mavhattan I-land was becomiug too populous and too expensive to live Staten Island was the finest site for a city in the world, snd one of the finest places to live at on the con- tinent. If it was to be made accessible by railroad, and the foundatiors of a new city were to rise over its sploa- did bills, ccmmanding such magnificent views, the Com- modcre fold out too «oon and too cheap, His property would, under proba'le success of the grand new scheme, have been dit cheap at a million of dollars. on. ‘Tur OFFICERS OF 1B SaRpEAN FRicate.—Last evening there was sumptuous dinner, at Delmonico’s Hotel, given to the officers of the San Giovanni by the Sardinian Charge d’Aftaires, Signor Valerio. Toasts were male to the King Vittorio Emmanuele and to our worthy Pre- sident. Many of the exiles brought by this vessel to oux shores, more wise minded men chan others, lost no time In epcecbes and yrotests, but went to work immediately after landing. We hear that on Sunday next the frigate will be ready for visitore. Marine Affairs. Qvicé PassaGe —The clipper ship Mandarin, Captaia Stoddard, got up to the city yestorday from Shanghae in the unusual shoré time of pisety days, This, we believe, is the quickest trip made from that port since that of the clipper :bip Houqua, in 1851, which did it im 88 days. The Mandarin has bronght a cargo of teas and sills va- Iued at $200,000. She is an 800 ton ship, built by Mossra Smith & Limon, of this city, and owned by Messrs. Good- hue & Co, Smr Deiping —Mesers., Perine, Pattison & Stack have recently laid the beels for the following four new at their vard at the foot of North Sixth street, Williameburg :-~A full-rigged sbip for Messra. Siffken & Ironside, destined for the Ca'ifornia trade, to be commanded by Captain Smith. She i 167 feet on ¢eck, 31 foet in breaith, and 13 feet deep A bark for Captain Edmund MeKeige, to be commanded by himself Destination unknown, ' She is 112 feet oa ceck, 27 {uct in breadth, and 12 feet deep. A bark for D Curtis &Co., and a brig for M. M. Vreeman & Co They are destined for transient trade. ‘The former is 110 feet on deck. 26 fee’. in breadth, and 11 feet deep. ‘The latter is 105 feet en deck, 2534’ feet in breadth, and 1134 fet deep, The above ships will be complete sud ready for launching early in the fall. New York Volunteers, The Fxecutive Committee entrusted with the daty of obtaining relief forthe New York Volunteers, met last evening, at the Astor House, to consummate the arrange: ments for the delivery of a lecture by Thomas Francis Meagher, generou'ly volunteered by him on behalf of the sick ard disabled of this gallant band offsoldiers. Among those preseut we perceived Major Gen C. W. Sandfod Gen. Hall, W. C. Whitehead, of Va., Seoretary of the Committee; Lt. Col, Hall, Lt. Col. James ©, Burnham Assistant Alderman Ring, Hon. ®. B. Taylor, Mr. George H. Herun, Patrick Lynch, of the Irish American; Col, W. B. Burnett, of the New York Volunteers, Upon opening the meeting, Gen. Hall was called to the Chair and Col, Whitehead, of Va, acted as Secretary, it was decided that the lecture should be delivered next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, at Metropolitan H:ll, ard the subject selested by the eloquent lecturer is “Young Ireland and the Revolutions of 1818." This isa theme yery appropriate to the occasion and ove cale lated to cail forth the greatest power of the orato, seted 80 eget apart in the sceoes whieh it em. braves, pe tickets were placed at the low price of fifty cents, and one dollar for reserved seate. Col. James C. Burnham was appointed trersurer, who is to be found at Hall’s Music store, No. 239 Broad wy. where he will be happy to receive any eontributions for this lavdable object, whieh our patriotic eltizens may offer. Upon the general committee appear the names of our mort prominent citizens, comprising the civil and military, and we doubt not that the praiseworthy end to be aitained will etimulate each to exert himself to make the alair profitable. Upon a short discussion which arose in regard to the propriety of ineurring a heavy experse, by way of advertiring, it was stated that the New York Heratp printed the posters aud circulars gratuitousl, Upon the evening of the entertainment, the New York Volunteers, in uniform, aad with their medals on their breast@@will be in attendance as ushers, The most illustrious officers of the Mexican war, heve been invited, and are expewed to he upon the stond during the ‘evening. Among whom we might mention General Winfield Scott, General Wool, General ‘Twiggs, and others, We have to say, in reference to this effair, that the name of the lecturer, the interesting «ub. ject chosen by him, and the very patriotie end for which the entertainment is to be givev, shouid crowd the build- ing to ita utmost capacity. The meeting adjournog, to meet again at the Astor House, at eight o'clock, this evening, ‘The Metropolitan Bank Case, TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERA A curi us care wae heard in the Superio action of BL. Cot 0 recuver one thoi d rom the Metropolitan Bank for # violation of the law againat the cireulation of foreign bank bile, Sin—The above action was not brought a4 Yours, " May 19, 1863, Accident te the Vi Yacht. ARRANGEMENTS EOR THE DEPARTURE OF THE NORTI STAR—STRUCK ON A SUNKEN ROCK—INJURY AND DELAY—THE FIRST PLEAEURE TRIP TO EUROPE. ‘The North Star, which was to have sailed yesterday morning for Southampton, with Commodore Vander- Dilt and family snd a few invited guests, was unavoidably deloyed, and will not start before next week. She left her wharf about ten minutes to eleven, in very good style; but in getting round the bend of the stream, she got on some roeks at the foot of the pier at the end of Jackson sfreet. It seems that the ae- cident was caused by the stupidity of the man at the helm, who, on the order being given by Commodore Van- derbilt to put the helm aport, in order to carry the vestel out into the stresm, turned it in » contrary direc: tion, and thns run the vessel aground. The persons who had been invited to accompany the voyagers down the bay as far asSandy Hook, and who were very nume- rous, many ladies being im the party, were very much disappointed of their expected trip. Instead of having the pleasure of the first trip in this new and splendid steamer, they were compelled to land, for which purpose the Huguenot, a Port Kichmond steamer, that waa lying near at hand, being at present under repair, came up and accommodated the intended party of pleasure with an opportunity of getting ashore. Syieg There were some hundreds of people on board, and it took nearly half an hour before they were all on board the Huguenot, which landed them at the foot of Jackson street pier, close to where the accident occurred. It is reported that the bottom of the North Star is in- jured, as her copper sheathing was heard audibly to scrape very bard against the sunken reef of rocks that are situated in this part of the river. The ship in striking keeled over on one side, and there seemed for a moment danger that she would capsize—several ladies appeared very much frightened. We believe that she will be taken into a graving dock and examined, in' which case the in- tended trip may be delayed much longer than is antici- pated. We bave already given a description of this splendid vessel, and the journey contemplated by her owner, The following is a list of the passengers who will go in her, numbering twenty four :— Commodore and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Rev. Dr. John ©. Choules and wife, Dr. Jared Linsley und wite, Mr, and ym H. Vanderbilt, Mr. and Mrs. D. 1. Allon, Mr. K. Thorn, Mr. and Mra. Daniel Torrens, Mr. oe F. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. N. B, Lebau, Mr. Mrs. George A. Osgood, Mrs. J. M. Cross Mrs, Aga El- , (wife of the captain,) Kate Vanderbilt, and F George Vanderbilt. The idea of a voyage of pleasure across the Atlantic, in a vessel fitted out for the purpose, is not original with Commodore Vanderbilt. The same thing was done in 1817 —thirty six years since—by a wealthy citizen of Salem, Massachusetts, Captain George Crowninshield, who built and equipped for the purpose, an elegant vessel, which he called “Cleopatra's Barge,” and with w eclect company of friends on beard of her, visited Madeira and the Western Islands, the Mediterranean, and various parts of Europe, retnrning safely toSalem the following year. The ‘‘Cieo- patra’s Barge” proved a superior sailing vessel, and was much admired in Europe, This was long before the nayi- gation of the ocean by steam had been tried, For the sake of enabling our readers to compare the originality and novelty of tbe idea of Crowninshield with the enter- prise of Vanderbilt, we give the description of the Salem brig, from the Boston Intelligencer of January 11, 1817 :— CLEOPATRA’S BARGE. {From the Boston futeWigencer, Jan. 1 ‘The elegant equipment of this vessel, by Me. Crownin- shield, fer a voyage of pleasure, as it is an entire novelty in this country, has excited universal curiosity and admi- ra Whilt she was }yivg at the wharf in Salem, we haye heard she attreeted company from various surround- ing placex,to view so perfect a specimen of nautical archi- tecture and sumptuous accommodation. Eighteen hundred ladies, it is a-serted, visited her in the course of one day. Cleopatra's Barge measures about 200 tons, and is mo- delled after one of the swiftest sailing ships which was rdriven by wind. Being introduced on beard, you scend into a magnificent seloon, about twenty feet long and nineteen broad, finished on ‘all sides with polished mahogany, inlaid with other ornamental wood. The set- tees of the saloon are of «plendid workmanship; and the bucks are shaped like the ancient lyre, and the seats are covered with crimson silk velvet, bordered with a very wide ecging of gold lace. Two splendid mirrors, standing at either end, aud a magnificent chandelier, susyonded in the contre of the saloon, give a richness of effect to itnot easily surpassed. Instead of berths, on the sides of this hall there are closets for the tea cquipage and suit of plate for the dirner table, which are finished in a high style of elegance. ‘the atter-cabin contains sleeping ac commodations for the under officers of the vessel. The owner’s end captain's state rooms are very commodious. The conveniences for the kitchen’s and steward’s apart- ments may be considered models in their way ere sre aqueduets in all parts of the vessel which require hem. &HThe intention of Mr. Crowninshield, we undorstand, is © procecd in the first instance to the Western I-lands, thence through the straits of Gibraltar, and following the windings of tre left coast of the Mediterranean. will touch ut every principal eity on the route, which will be round the island of sicily, up the gulf of Venice to Trieste, along the ccast cf Albania and the Morea, through the Grecian Archipelago to the Dardanelles: if permitted by the Tark- ish authorities, he will procecd through the sea of Mar- mora to Constantinople; theace cousting aloug the ports of the Black sea to the sea of Acoy, he will return oy the way of the is'e of Cyprus, upon the south side of the Mediterranean, stopping at Acre, Jerusalem, snd Alexan- dria, on hie way, and sailing by the coast of the Desert, to that of the Barbary States. “Emerging from the straits he will proceed through the British channe! and North sea, up the Baltic to l’etersburg, theuce along the coast of Norway to the North Cape, and perhaps into the White sea—from this point he may go to Spitsbergen and Iee- land, and thence crossing an immense ocean to the coast of South America, touching at various ports, he will com- plete the tour of his destination, and arrive at Salem. It is much to be desired that a gentleman of scientific at- tainments, historical research and literary taste may ac- company Mr. Crowninshield in his expedition. Tue mul- tiplied objects of rational curiosity, which will be pre- sented {o ihe travelier, on such a tour, would afford ma- terials, which if welt dige-ted and arranged, would do credit to the country, and confer permanent celebrit: upon a voyage, which, without such a narration, will dwindle into topic of idle cnriosity and final insignia cance. Police Intelligence. from Justice Officer Fowell, of the Third vday arrested a tan named Henry Walvtein charge of being a fugitive from the authorities o bkeepeic, where Le stands charged with stealing a quantity of ready made elothing, valued at $500 and up- as, Ue property of David Woolf. The evidence against the accused ets forth that a portion of the stolen proper- ty was seen in his possession in New York, The police- man on searching the person of the aceused, found se- creted in his boot rear $200, which is believed tobe a part of the money received by him on the sale of the stolen ar- t The ‘accused was taken before Justice Bogart, who in custody until a warrant arrl orities of Pouskeepsie. uf Stealing Gold Coin —Ofticer Stnith of the First ward yesterday arrested two colored individuals, named Williom avd Filen Tacker, on a charge of stealin’ $80 in gold coin, the property of David Harrington, residing at No. €1 Washivgton street, A portion of the money was found in the possession of the female, The accused par- ties were conveyed belore Justice Bogart, who committed them to prison for trial. Tie Wrong House—A man named George Wilson was ariested on Tuesday, by officer Smith, of the Tenth ward, at whose house he had called ‘ia Allen , and inquired for a fictitious person. Sus- tivg from the msn’s manner that all was not ht, the officer watched, and having observed him enter several houses with evidently no honest intention, took the prisoner into custody. On searching him four skeleton keys were fourd in his pockets, which gave a rather broad hint aa to his occupation, The prisoner was committed by Justice Welsh. ves from the U. 8. Commissioner's Office. CHARGE AGAINST A CAPTAIN VOR CRUELTY AT SEA. Before Joseph Bridgham, Fs. May 18.—The United Sater va. Lockhart M’Kay and onc(her.—This was a complaint against the captain and first mate of the clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas, for having infected erucl 20d unusual panishment upon’ one Stephen Lovg, a cvlosed man, cook of sald ship, by eaus ing him to be put in irons, and tied up with lis arms ex- tended above his head, for the spaee of forty-cight houre, his toes only touching the deck, Mr. Robinson pros cuted on the part of the United States, aad it appeared upen the evidence, that some ditientty had seeurred be- tivcen the cook and first mate, Merrihew, as to the quan tity of water which was daily expended-—the ship's crew then being on short allowaneo--and in the struggle that followed, the cook, who is rather of small stature, got on top of the mate, The reccnd mate, who was witness for the defendant, and whose testimony was, that com- ing to the rescue Mertilew seized a belaying pla, chased Long into the forecastle wad administered = most nn ul beating upon bis head aad neck, leaving him He was then put in irons, carried cown between ¢ on the part of (1 meat, was Jasied up a described, receiving, as the complainant says, bread and « pint of water only once a day. It was shown on the art of the defeneo that the captain was cosidered a Ettune ard kindherrted mam: that he directed the mates to let the cook down, and that on the evening of the firet day he dressed Lovg’s wounds himself. Bat, on the other hand, it was shown, on the part of the government, that the captain knew Long was below, and ofter giving orders to his mate, he went between deeks on the evening of the second dayyand fouad the man Hill tied pp. It was not shown that he manifested sur- prise at finding that bis orders had been disobeyed, nor that be called his mates to account for not following his instructions, This, as was contended by the government, was scch a criminal knowledge as made the captain re- sponsible, and it was strongly urged that the only point in question was, not what was the ehuracter of the cap- tain, but whether the alleged offence had been commit ted, and if so, whethen the captain had such a knowledge as inade him liable under the act of Congress. Tue case having cecupied uently two days, the Commissioner re served his decision tilf this morning, when he decided in favor of the government, and held the captain to an- swer, Oxing his bail at $500, Gnrounn, Ky.—The propert, fire at Stamping Ground, Fire av Spam doby the he dry good rtores of J. W. Sinclair & Co. and of Fanuel & Black : Klindead’s drug store, welling houses of L. D. Hollaway, C, A. Samuel, and D. H. Gate: wood. Totalloas $12 060, Dr. Pileher lost his life in his generous and daring efforts to save the goods in Kindead’s drug store, He was in the cellar getting ont drugs when the burning floor fell in upon him, be was lost.— Louisville Journal, May 14, ; Anniversary of Cuban Indpendence. ‘Yeeterday morning & meeting of Cubans, refugees from their own country, now residents in this city, as well as of Americans and others, friends to the cause of Cuban nationality, was held at No, 600 Broadway, to commemo~ rate the first display of the Cuban flag of independence, under General Lopez, at Cardenas. At the further end of the room in which the meeting was held Messrs. Gaspar Betancourt, Goicomia, Valiente, and Hernandez, the members of the Cuban Junta in New York, were seated, having in their centre a bust of Genoral Lopez, erowned with laurel, and behind the stripes and stars of the United States, with the lone star flag, the emblem of: Cuban rationality, side by vide. Besides these there was another smaller Cuban banver underneath, directly at the back of the bust of General Lopez, which will always be an interesting relic, on account of the reminiscences oon- nected with its history, this being the identical flag be- longing tothe Kentucky regiment that behaved so gal- lantly in the battle for Cuban independence, and which was uvfurled at the landing at Cardenas in Lopez’s first perious but unsuccessful expedition to liberate Cuba rom Spanish misgovernment. The otherend of the room was similarly decorated with the Cuba national flag, and there was likewise a full length figure of Lopez, holding the banner of Cuban independence in his hand. Mr. Gaspak BerancourT opened the ceremonies of the evening, by aflectiovate'y saluting the bust of the de- cared General who was supposed to be presiding over the present assemoly, and then made a most eloquent address in praise of the martyred hero, which was list- envd to by his audience witb great attention, and enthu- siastically received. He peid a high tribute of gratefut remembrance to General Lopez, whom he charactoria+d as being the first who raised the flag of independence in Cuba. ‘Mr. Asrvanpez paid a similar tribute of respect to the memory of agnacal Lopez, «nd looked with confidence to the day when Cuban independence and Cuban nationality would be obtained. A gentleman present at the meeting, then read sn ad- dress of a similar uature, namely, in praise of Lopez, andin favor of national independence, for a Cuban not present, who was deterred trom appearing through fear of Spanish spies. Mr Roprniaues then recited a poem in commemora« tion of the memory of Loper, and anticipating a glorious epoch when their country rhould be free, many passuges of vhich weremuch applanded. Mr, Axtosio M Erraxcourr afterwards recited w shorter poem, which was likewise well received by the assembled Cubans, Mr. Dy Anwas then read an address, the subject of which was of a similar neture to those that had already been given, and breathed an ardent spirit of patriotism that was warmly reciprocated by the meeti Another poem was then recived by Mr. Francisco de Aguers gentle. Mr. Prpno Santacsua, and several other Cuban men, gave, also, addresses of a similar description, all of” which were characterized by the same ardent patriotiam, intense love of country and devoted attachment to the cause of Cuban nationality A similar feeling of grateful remembrance for the mem- ory of Gen. Lopez was uviversally testified, whos9 eulo- gium was the theme of every address, and ‘in which he was Cescribed as the martyred Lopez, the hero aud demi- god of Cuban nationality aud independence Tn like manner, the crators universally looked forward to a brighter day, promising a speedy overthrow of Span- ish domination in ill governed and oppressed Cuba. In the coarse of the evening, Capt. Hnas, (an English man ) read a written address, in English, to the assemble . Cubans, prefacing it by on apology tor using his own ian- guage instead of Spsnish, before them, but which he Thought it preferable to de, from a want of suffi- cient Knowledge of the latter language to make himself so we'l unders‘ood as in his own tongue. He was of opinion tiat freedom must depend upen civilization, and that upon inquiry it would be found thet the most ecvilized nations approach nearest to liberty. He sympathized with Cuba, because, as an Enplishwan, he was brought up to love Mberty; and it was for that reason that both in England and ‘Amertow smputbies of the people were towards that island, on account of the oppress:un thatit was subjected to, In this age of enlightenment men must have the power of ” making their own laws, and it was on this account that the best wishes of the friends of liberty were wit Cuba, He coneluced by urging them as Cubans to throw off the yoke of Spain, wh ch nu ust naturally come to an end, as opposed to the principles ot the age. ** ‘The proceedings of the evening were concluded by the introduction to the meeting. through Mr, Betencourt, of Mr. Macias, who attended Gen. Lopez, as aid de camp, at Cardenas. ‘The reception of this geatleman by the aseem- bled na was enthusiastic in the extreme, and it appeared evident during the whole cf the time that the edly hostility to Spantsh rule, and a certain hope speedy independence for their country. Vindication of the Four Cent Man. TO THE EDITOR OF THD HERALD. T noticed in your ecitiou of this morning a communica- tion complaining of the *: Four Cent Men” asa nuisance, especially 20 to those “persons whose minds are engrossed with important business matters, and who find the neces- sary annoyances of a crowded eity quite as mush as their nerves will bear, without being subjected to the unneces- sary and disgusting one complained of.” Now I would ask if this mun has not in reality as much right to hawk and cry his paper in the streets of our city for a living as has ‘he pewsboy or chercoal dealer? I vhink the com. municator above referred to will find this to be the man’s right, if he reflect a mow.cnt upon it. As I suppose he did. not. being of so nervous # iecperament, and subject, no dcubt, to sudden emotions, I would suggest a trial of the “water cure,” in some secluded spot out of town, for his weak nerves. Itis the poor man’s method of selling, and he has a sight toit. Toe “Four Cent Man’ has already several opponents on the fei!, and it is better to leave thes: all to become disyusted with and to throw up their cceupation than to endeavor to quiet them by sounding such a “noisy tin horn.’’ [hope the gentleman will soon recover from the debilit: hich must have been brought on by his exertion in behal( of the suffering nerves which are so “engrossed with important bu:iness matters.” A SUBSCRIBER, New York, May 19, 1853, Court Calendar—This Day. Uxrren Stare District Covrt.—Noa, 25, 49 to 55,24, 56. Surman Covrt—Geners! Torm,.—Nos. $3, 15, 27,21, 24, 25, 26, 16, 98, 8, 20 to U7, 81. dxncerr Covrt’—Same as before, with 1 769 added, Connon PLEAS—Part First —Nos. 621. 663, 297, 664, 817, 862, 005, 801, 964, 909, O13, 015, 084, 085, O85. Common Piras—Part Second. —Causes to be tried by the Court without a jar évrEn10k CovR1—Two Beanches,—Nos, 200, 401, 90, 521, 508, 560, 483, 442, 460 475, 474. S11, 643, 671, 578, 583 to 550) 501, 502) 504) 695. 50, 598, 609, 600, GO, 828, 430, Every Picture that goes from Root’s hands is liko the seed that fails in tich soil. Admired, eriticised, and admired still, by the family, the neighbors, sud friends, there i+ iiumedistely afterwards a rich return in the wives, sisters, children, and relatives of all degrees, who come to have their portraits taken in the same masterly style. So like circles in the water, KOOT'S extousive business 1s still extended, Gentlemen’s Summer Hats—An extensive ite Russia, ‘anila, Leghorn, Swias sonnet, Gentlemen's soft travelling hats in great variety and colo ‘ARNOUKS, Broadway, Irving House, Summer Hats.--Beche & Co., Fashionable Hatters, Broadway, respectfully solivit the atten~ tion of t tment of excecdingly light and beautiful white Rocky Mountain Beaver Hats. Their Assortment of fine and lizht cassimore and straw hate and caps, is also full aud complete. A New Feature In Hats.—Messra. Rafferty Lenek, the Chatham street hatters, have invented a new at, to which they invite attention. They insert in likeness of every cus- of charge. They style tke lining of eneh hat a dazucrreoty; tomer, or that of any of his friends, have Unilt a gallery, ‘and secured the jcos of one of the best articts in the elty, for this purpose; and although this will involve considerable expense, yet ‘they trast that the age of their trade will warrant them in doing this. They have applied to the Patent Office of the United States for a patent tor their invention, and wonld eantion dealers from interfering with it. AFFERTY & LEASK, ‘57 Chatham strect, opposite Chambers street, and on the corner of Chatham and Pearl streets. Freeman, Hatter, No. 00 Fulton street, aa the best assoriment of summer hats to be found White beavers, #3 to $5. Canton, Sennet, India, Panama, soda very larse assortment of children’s straw hats. A very beautiful lot of cheap imoleskin hats, $8 and $350, FREEMAN, No, W Fulton street, near Gold. Clergymen, Advocates, Physicians, Jud layers, and poor folks generally, should buy their hats at. KNOX'S Nol as Pulton strect, for he furnishes u hotter ne ticle for fowe dollars than twenty-five per cent increase will buy elsewhere, An undeniable Delicacy and Strength,.—Saladin’s Damasens- Dade severed the gossamor texture of the agit fell across its diamond ede, and Cour de Lion's two handed blade cut the iron bolt with fracture to its true tem- pored steel. Here are instances of the two qualities pos- reseed by the matchless hats of KNOX & JAMES—delicac; and strength; and we advise all who wishan article ofh gear ag brilliant in appearnuce as itis durable in anality to patronise them. Fstablissment in Prescott House Hat Store, corner of Broadway and Spring street, near Heller's Saioow of Marvels, We may Smile at Noon, and Weep at Noon, but stiles alone weareth the face of him who bays his hats of Williams, The aeerct of it is his hats are. mado the oxnob tape of the head, WILLIAMS, 154 Fulton street, two doors from Broadway. Mealio’s Summer Styles of Gentiemen’s hate, rich and elegant dra}, beavers, aro now ready for the ingpection of the public. They are the most beantifnl ductions of the day. Also, sttaw hats of tho most fa: Able styles, at MEAL{O'S, 416 Broadway, corner of Canab treet. mblic to joug.and latest styles of straw WIRD, corner of Pino and sty! very full arsortment o goods for gentlemen's wea’ Nassau etrects, The Coolest Hats for Summer Wear, tn. ral) beaver, felt, e., aro now offered for the ingpection of gentlemen by W.'l. DAVID, ut his ealeroom, 301 Broad. woy, fecond door from Duane street; also, straw hats of every variety of etylo, at prices modert Arrivals from Abroad for the Crystal Pa~ Ince sare now of every day cocurrence, and in Juno it will be. incombent on every one to appear well dressed, particularly to woara good hat or cap, aa’ the place to bny one for your- self or for sat W. BANTA’S, 106 Canal, cor Gent e molenkin hat, $3, not to An almost infinite varicty for cably good and cheap. More I-temper, irritation, Inconventence, and Yost, ure produerd by tradesmen who don’t keep tho Promised than they have any ides of. When GREEN, No. Astor Honro, contracts te make a set of shirts, which ehalt fit entisfactorily, within a apecitied time, he regards the pro- miso as binding As wn oath, unt never diiappoints, Shoulder Braces, Prusses, Elastic Stockings for oni veine of the log, elxstio kneo onps, spinal sup- Indios’ Lelte and anpporters, elub foot and knock ‘and every othor kind of instrament, with of childron’s trusses at No, 12 Ann stroot, lasted, that bat one feeling animated all $uataely,