The New York Herald Newspaper, November 13, 1853, Page 1

TH WHOLE NO. 7624. er ENE W YORK HERALD. SUNDAY MORNING, ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE, @piniens of Leading French and English Jour- pals Relative to the Eastern Troubles, HIGHTY INTERESTING FROM HAVANA, Revolutionary Excitement----Several Arrests, ON BARACOA, wee EVENTS IN WASHINGTON CITY, ‘Further Items Relative to the Message and the Reports from the Departments, GRAND OVERHAULING OF Destructive Fire at Kingston, Canada, ée., de, do, AEE OE TEP TACK OUR NAVAL SYSTEM, Arrival of the America at Boston. @RELING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND RELATIVE TO THE EASTERN DIT VIOULTY—PREPARATIONS OF NAPOLZON TO UPHOLD THE SULTAN, ETC. Boston, Nov. 12—Midnight. The steamship America was signalized about ten o’elock, and reached her «ock at East Boston at eleven. ‘The late English papers brought by the America throw very little light on the fasten question in addition to what has already been furnished to the Hixaww from Falifax. The Paris Moniteur ef Friday, the 28th ult., states that everything is prepared for a land expedition to Constanti- mople, but no orders will be given for it to leave unless new circumstances render it necessary. This is not all ‘that has been dove at the Ministry of War. The military regulations have been re’ermed, and such admirable ar- tangemenis have been made, that in less than six weeks the standing army of France can bo raised to seven hun- dred and fifty thousand men, It is not, however, sup- posed that anything will occur to render this measure mecessary, it is merely prudent precaution. The funds have fallen forty centimes. This is chiefly ascribed to the article in the Moniteur, but the asvuran- ces contained in it of tho state ofthe alliance with Fag land, have given intense satisfaction. The passage most remarked upon by the public is that in which it is stated that France and England are united in action as they wore in negotiation, This is generally undorstood te im- ply that th“ wwe governments are fully agreed on a atrong démonstration against Russia. It is believed that ‘this manifestation will produce the desired effect. The European Times issn, the declaration of the Karl | of Clarendon, in answer to the Finsbury deputation on ‘the Ruaso-Turkish question, that there is not the slight- -eut intention on the part of Her Majesty's government of abandoning the Saltan, is s0 far satisfactory, and is in ac- cordance with the princtple which we were sure all along must ‘be the policy of the English Cabinet. At Constantinople the people Lad become somewhat unruly and the Swedish fag had been insulted, and the English Consul’s house in the Dardanelles had been pelted with stones—a pretty eure indication of public opinion amongst Turks of Eng- ‘sh non-active interference. The report of the action between Russian gunboats and the Turkish fort, while the former were attempting to force the passage of the Danube, was telegraphed by the ‘Wrench Consul ot Bucharest. The London Times of the 28th says:—Some days will probably elapse before we receive any definite intelligence from what ‘is now at least nominally the seat of war. ‘The Turkish government has adopted a decisive policy; as transmitted its instructions to its military force, and has now therefore to wait the result. ‘The Western Powers have approved, or at any rate ac- cepted this policy, and the material aid of their naval forces is within the Suliau’s reach. These arrangements loave little scope for novelty in the reports from Constan- tinople, and the chief interest of the Eastern drama is now centered in the proceedings of the two commanders on the banks of the Danube. That Prince Gortschakolf will make no forward movement is almost certain, and that he will even elude, as far as practicable, the provoca- ‘tions of Omar Pasha may be reasonably assumed; but this very disposition on his pait may but create-an addi- ‘tional ardor on the part of the Turks, and though the viver and the season are mighty obstacles to martial enthusiasm we do not well see how a fanatical army is to be restrained from ope:ations against an apparently reluctant enemy after a formal declaration of war. How far the discipline, the indifference, or the pride of the Russians may nduce them in the confidence of su- periority to disregard assaults remains now to be seen. Late and Interesting from Havana. REPORTED INSURRECIIONARY MOVEMENTS—-ATTACK UPON THE FORT AT BARACOA—ARKESTS OF SU3- PECTED PERSONS, ETC. Cnartstos, Nov. 12, 1863. ‘The steamship Isabel arrived here es ly this morning from Havane ant Key West, brnging dates frem both . places to the 8th inst. ‘There 1s some political excitement ia the island. The revolutionary paper, Vox del Puella, has been again pub Ushed. } Several arrests have been made, and rumors of revolts were current. It is stated that a vessel had appeared of Baracon, at the east end of the Islsnd, and hoisted what appeared to be a signal of distress, when, simultaneously with the hoisting of the signal, the fort was attacked by se- venty menon horseback, who were repulsed. Some pri- Gonera were made, and they were on their way to Havana when the Isabel sailed. A British war vessel had arrived at Havana, being the #econd within a few days. Mr. Murray, of Philadelphia, fell dead in the streots of Havana on the 4th instant, supposed from enlargemant MARKETS. Sugar was quiet and unchanged. Axsorted descrip- tions were at 52¢¢a, a Tr. to6irs. ara. for inferior to Bra, to Tre. a 9re tor superior. had been 1,545 hhds The stock in Regla warehouses was 09,850 boxes, and in private warehouses $,000 The clearances of the week at Havana and Ma ‘tanzas were 6,867 boxes. Codfish was scarce, and in di mand. Portland boards per brig Mochanie had been sold at24rls, Freights were more numerous, and enga; ments to ‘wore made at £3 te £3 25. 61, and to the Continent £5 5s. a £3 7s. 6d.; to France §0fr.'a 86 fr, To H-Spain $2a $3 per box. Exchange on Jondon, 11}, a 12 premium; on New York, par a ‘4 discount. The Steamship Germania at Halifax. Haurax, Nov. 12, 1853. The steamship Germania, twenty-eight days from Bre- ‘men, put in here to-day for coal. She has 330 pas- Gongers. ‘The receipts q The Martha Washington Case. Cincinxatt, Nov, 12, 1863. The Martha Washington case was submitted to the fury to-day, without argument on the part of the de- fence. Judge McLean's charge was favorable to the pri- soners. The verdict is expected this evening. | Itis raining bard. Serious Tlness of Hon. C. G. Atherton. Maxcuneren, N, H., Nov, 12, 1863. Hon, Charles KE. Atherton, while attending court in this city on Thursday, was seized with a paralytic ft while 14n the court room, and completely prostrated. At last ac- counts, his left side was paralysed, and ho had been una- ‘ble to utter ® word for some hours. Large Fire in Kingston, Canada, Kivasrox, ©. W., Nov. 12, 1853, At three o'clock this morning a fire broke out in this Joity, which proved very destructive, burning the bonded N warehouse of J. Miller, the wharves and warchousos of Hon, John Hamilton, and the warehouses of McPherson & me, Hendy, and Watts { Donohue, The insurance is eavy. The amoant of loss has not yet been ascertained, Fatal Railroad Accident. St. ALnaNs, Vt., Nov. 12, 1863, A fatal accident happened yesterday morning near village, on the Central Railroad. The boiler of the Richmond, attached to a freight train, ex- instantly killing the fireman, Ionry Bryant, ond NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. | Affairs in Washington City. THE TARIFF ON IRON—NO CHANGE CONTEMPLATED IN THE MANNER OF COLLECTING REVENUB—?HE NEW YORK ASSAY OFFICE—THH PRESIDENT ON HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS—NAVAL RE- FORM—N&W SHIPS AND ACTIVE OF FICER3—DBMO-— CRATIC KEJOICING—JOHN VAN BUREN AND THE PRESIDENT, ETC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF TILE NEW YORK HRRALD. ‘Wasunarox, Noy. 12—6 P. M. happen to know that the statement published insome quarters, that the Secretary of the Treasury will recom- mend in bis report a reduction of the duty on iron, is fa- correct. No reduction of the duty on that artiele is now contemplated, unless in that class denominated railroad fron, and even there it is probable that the administration will not reek to guide the action of Congress, The Sacra tary of the Treasury will not recommend a change in the existing system of collecting the revenue, from ad valorem to specific duties, The features of his report will briefly befan enlargement on the list of “fee articles,” recommendation to continue the buying up of United States stocks at a premium, and a patronizing slap on tho back to the independent Treasury Iaw. The Secrotary will also endeavor to demonstra‘e that his purchase in New York for an assay office has saved the government a Jarge amount. You will find thatthe President, in hig message, will?” fine briefly but clearly his position with regard to t+ Provem nt of harbors and rivers by the genera) 60Vera ment. I think it will be found the message wil} “°lare that the eighth section of the Constitution of the Jaited States contains all the power that is granted t- Congress for this purpose, and that any bill which viostes or extends that power will be vetoed. This, of wurse, will reatrict any law which may be passed, to« improvement meraly of harbors, either necessary or defence, refuge, or ‘the general welfare of the United States.” It is scarcely ne- cestary 10 remark that it will be impossible to get a bill passed by Congress confined to these limits, in the strict tense the President construes the power of Congress, and therefore the chaaces are elim of any internal improve- ment bill becoming a law for some time. If the views of the President are seconded by the Ses- retary of the Navy, Congress will be called upon for a liberal appropriation for the building of # navy, in lieu of the presentold tubs. The President is fully impressed with the necessity of our keeping up in soine measure with the improvements of the ago and the protection due our commerce. Iam toldthat the Secretary hesitates; but it is to be hoped that+he will not try to make a repu- tation as a paper economist, when his duty to bia country 80 plainly points out his true course. One good reform he intends to advocate, and that is, a retired list, to get rid of old fogies, and enable meritorious young officers to obtaia promction and wipe out the stain which our present navy rests under, Another reform the Secretary favors, is the abolishment of the present system of naval constructors, ap a” adoption ofa plan by which practical shipbuilde, Sul be induced to give the beneft of their experience to the government. Ihave reason to believe that the President wiil ask Congress to appropriate at least three millions a4 a.com mencement forthe re-organization of the malzriel of the navy. The national democrats advertise to hold a macting on Mon‘ ay next, to congratulate their brethren in New York on the cefeat of free soilism in the democratic ranks. Jobn Van Buren was closeted with Mr. Marcy for a long time, at the depar'ment, this mornirg. He also pala his respects to the President, His theory accounting for the defeat of his free soil confreres is, that the frae soilers did not poll their full vote. Item.—He was not asked to dine at the White House this time. ASMODEUS, CALL FOR A MEETING OF {ONAL DEMOCRATS— IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION TO MAIL CONTRACTORS —STEAM BOILbE EXPLOSION, ETC. FROM THI REGULAR NEWSPA Wasne The national democrats have issued the following The democratic republicans of the District of Columbia, and citizens of the several States adjoini here, eppos to fiee scilism, or any recog ition cf the same by & demo- cratic adminisiration, are requested to meet at Cop's saloon, Louisiana avenue, on Monday evening, Nov. 14, at seven o'clock. to congratulate the sterliny natioaal de- moersey of New York upon their recent sturdy aud tri- um phant vindication of their prir ciples. No union with the enemies of the Uaion. By order of the Committee of Arrangements, ‘A band of music will be in attendance, aud weveral elo- quent speakers will address the meeting. The Auditor of the Treasury for the Pos! Offise Depart- ment has issued a circular, notifying contractors that trom and after the first day of January, 1854, but one draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will be paid, or filled for payment, in his oftice—this draft should state upon its face that it is the only one for the quarter, SY POLICE. OUR cr THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND DISCIPLINE, The Regulations unter the New System, ke, &o, &2 Wo gave onr readers on Friday an acen ‘ut of the im- portant changes which "had been effected fa’ the rew % ganization of the police Cepartment; bat as thee 1 likely still to be some miaapprehossicn with ~S*™ the dutirs éxacted of policemen, amd as mexJ do not un } drrstand the exact nature of mote dutis, we have nce for their kenefit a brie? @bitras¢ of the raler and 1-egu- lations of the departe#t. fhe diferent divisions of the police force conaisi“ oftsers, doortsen, sergeants, Hieut.°- nants, captains 200 chief of polics. The lientenant? wereformer” mown as assistant captains, We will, however Commence by describing the duties of POLICR OFVICERS. ve have stated that the number of polise officers ta ow York is about one thousand; but this foree is gone- rally considered ixadeyuate to the proper protestion of 60 lage @ city. In the course of a few mouths, however it is the intention of the Board of Com missioners to increase it, by establishing districts for the two new wards created by the new charter As the regulations relating to the new uniform are disliked by a great wany of the members, it is but fair to presume that they will leave the department in | consequence of its adoption. Some, we understand, huve already signified their iateation of doing sv before the 15th of the present month, when it will be put on for the first time. The reason assigned ‘or this repugnance to | wearing it is, that itis demeaning to an American citi- zen to wear anything that has the appearance of livery; but it should be understood that if these wen are above their office they are unt for 80 responsible a position, The number, however, who will leave it on this account will be found to be very small when it comes to the test. The new method of appointing policemon haa not yet hed a fair opportunity of provirg its superiority over the old system. But a limited number have been yot appointed, and until the term of office of the prosent membera shall have expired it would be unfair to pass judgment upon the new aystem of appointment. The poli'e appointed under the present system must not enly be unobjectionable in their private character, but must, according to the requirements of the late act of the Legislature, “be of robust constitution, and able to sustain the usual labors and exposures of patrolmen,?? Now, when it is known thut there are men in the depart- ment who, leavirg all other considerations aside, are physically incapable for the strict performance of all the éuties required of them, it must be evicent that in the sourc-of four or five years there will be a radical change in this respect. Then we will havea force which, (or disciplize, efficiency and intelligence, will equal if it do not surpass, the police of Faris or London To ensure this great desideratum the rules of the department must be rigidly enforced, and every infringement by cap:ains or men promptly punished. If the laxity which has to a great extent characterized the old system be permitted in the new arrangement, the great objects for which the change was mace will be completely defeat ed. The absence of an officor from his beat should be promptly punished by dirmissal frem the service, when it has been proved that it was not required by the captain, or by any extraordinary circumstances. But the rules are so explicit upon this point that there can be no possible mi-under:tarding in regard to them, So far, certainly, as the rules are concerned, nothing can be more perfect, or better acapted to secure the ends in view—the prevention of crime and the protection of life aud property Te officer must not oxly arrest an olfead ex, but, to the utmost of his power prevent the commission of asraults, breaches of the peace, and all other crimes about to be committed. He must, also, by hia vigilance, render it extremely dificult for any one to commit crime on bis post; and the absence of crimical offences from his beat will be considered the best proof of bis eficieney. When offences occur on his post it will, on the contrary, be good reason to ruppose that there ia negligeces or waat of abiliiy on the part of the p i it. Justice to the officer, however, compels us to observe that ip many casex the beals ate so extensive that it is impossible, even fur a man with lynx. eyed vigilance, to detect the midnight burglar in bis cepredations, Besides, if their beats were more in straight line, instead of being cut up or divided by cross streets, they would be thereby enabled with mach botter success to perform thia essential part of theie duty. It should, the: efore, be the special object of the Chief of Po- lice, who has the designation of the beats, to have them 4s much as possible it a continuous line. ‘The policeman must acquire such a knowledge of the inhabitants within his post as to enable Lim at orce to recognise them, end, when required, furnish particular in- formation respecting the state of his district. He must strictly watch the conduct of all persons of known bad and the route, both to be specified on which it is drawn, and the signature thereto shoul be attested by the post: masterat the place where it may be drawn, and one other witnesr, and each assignment thereof should be attested by two witnesses. A steam boiler exploded in the machine shop at the Navy Yaré, this afternoon, doing considerable damage, and severely scalding and otherwise injuring an sppren- tice boy. The Mayor of Washiugton bas appointed the 24th inst. for Thankrgiving day. We understand the old school Presbyterians have re- cently secured an el gible site on Capitol Hill, and pro- pore erecting a church thereon forthwith. The Union is atill silent on the result of the New York election. Political Mcetings in Boston. Bostox, Nov. 12, 1858, The Hon. Charles Sumner is addressing an immense as femblage of free soilers, this evening, at Faneuil Hall, in favor of the proposed new cons itution. Several hun- dred ladies are in attendance, and nearly fill the galleries. The whige are also holding a large and spirited mesting at Williams Hall, to consi¢er the same subject, and to de- vise ways and means to defeat its ratidcation by the peo- ple next week. Theexcliement here upon this subject is intense, and increasing hourly. ueston, Nov. 11, 1853, The sales of cotton to-day were 1,200’ bales, at 7,0. @ 10340. The market is unchanged. Csvcinxatt, Nov. 12, 1863. Hoga aro dull. We quote at $4. 1,500 bbls. ric have been sold at $12; 1,200 bbls ' prime lard at 62. Flour is in moderate demaad at $5 50. " Eastern exchange, par to 44 premium; thirty day bills 11; discount. Marine Affairs. Cornection.—A paragraph in yesterday's Hrearp stated that the ship Constitution, frem Havre, had forty one deaths on the paseage. It shculd havo read the Coria- thian, from the same port. For Eonore.—The steieaship Arctic Captain Lace, left her dock at noon yesterday, for Liverpool, with 79 pas- sengers. Her specie list amounted to $401,000, ‘Tur Sreamsny Evrinx Crrv, Captain Windle, left port yesterday for Havana and New Orleans, with 275 pas- sengers, Lavyen or tix Currrr Sup Rario.—The clipper ship Rapid was launched on Saturday morning from the yard of Romvelt, Joyce & Co , foot of Houston street, East river. She is one of the sharpest vessels yet built, and from the appearance of her finish, fastenings, &c., will sustain the acknowledged superiority of New York clippers, Her di- mensions are as follows:—Length of keel 171 feet, breadth of beam 37 feet, depth of hold 20 feet, and length over all 100 feet. Her appearance on the water would suggest rather the idea of a pleasure yacht thana freighting ship of 1,100 tons, Her model, as well as her workmanship, reflect great credit upon her builders, who were brought up ina good school, having been fora number of years in the employ of the late Jacob Bell, Within the last few months they have launched the clippers T. A. Ward and David Brown, which have given them so much oredit as practisal builders. The Rapid was built for Mosars, James Bishop & Co, of this city, for the California and China trade, and will be commanded by Captain Richard 8. (Corning, under whose superintendence she was con- structed. She will soon be at her berth, pier Ko. 6 North river, when the public will have an opportunity to ex- amine her, character, and in such manuer that it will be evident to them that they are watched and that certaia detection must fellow the attempt to commit erime. He shall report to his commanding officer all policy dealers, gamblers, receivers of stolen property, or his suspicions that they are such That part of their duties which relates to the detection of policy venders is very impor ant, and may be strictly carried out, so far a3 the officer himself is concerned; but the penalty imposed on this clase of offenders is very rarely enforced. It is a fact that policy shops sre allowed to exist even in the immediate vicinity of station houses, wich ts the in- acequacy of the law for the abolition of these gambling places. No blawe can be attached to the oflicer for this, as his duty is confined simply to reporting them; aud un- less he were to act the part cfa spy, s0 as to be able to give evidence of their resl character, he could nut do more towards breaking them up. It appears from the rules that b's surveillance is not contined to persons of surpicious charactor and bad re pre, but that it is extended to those who visit houses of ill fame, anithat he must report bis observations to his commanding offi ‘The patrol duty has been rendered more stringent under the new system, fer we find that they are mot p:rmitted to walk together or talk with each other, or with any other person, when they meet on the confines or any other part of their post, unless it be to communicate information appertaining to the cepart went. Those who Lave had cause of complaint against the police for rough and unconrteous conduct will no doubt be pleased to learn that they are commanded “to be quiet, civil and orderly; that ia the performance of their duty they must maintain decorum and attention, control of temper, patience and discretion; that they must at all times refrain from harsh, violent, coarse, pro- fane, or insolent language, and at the sametime, when required, act with firmness and suiliciont energy.” The use of liquor is also forbidden, and they are expecially pope from entering ‘“‘any place in which strong tink may besold, except in the immediate dixcharge of their duty, nor shall any liquor be drank or smoking al- lowed in'a station houre by any persona soever.”” An offence against the section prohibitii the use of strong drink ia the station oa uses has already been laid before the Commissioners, and it is to be ho zed that it and all other violations of a similar character will be promptly punished. The following sec- tion in relation to the reception of rewards is particularly deserving of attention: — “They shall not accept from any person while in cas tody, cr ater he shall have been discharged, nor fom any Of his friends, any gratuity, reward, or gift, directly or indirectly, or any dessription of driak, nur from any Ferton, (without the writtem permission of the May or,) Gompensation for damages susteived in tho discharge of ir duty Poligemen are prohibited from rendering any assistance in civil cases, except to prevent an iamediate breach of the peace, or to quell a disturbance actually commenced. Any officer, also, who shall wilfally malireat or use un- nesesrary viclence towards a prisoner or citizen shall, on proof of the charge, be immediately office. Apy member also who contracts for food, “raiment, fuel, house rent, und necessary howehold apputtenances, and’ who shall fail to liquidate the same within # reasonable time, shall be subject to suxpension or dismiasal, Street begging in to be prevented by the police, who are to take those found practicing it before a police magistrate, to be dealt with ‘according to law; but if they should be found proper aub- jects for relief they are te be conveyed to the Almshouse. The right to vote can of course be exercised, but no member of the department is permitted to connect him telf Dh in apy way with a society, club, committee, or organizal of _ ind, the object of which is the political advancement of a party, clique, or individual. THE DUTIES OF LIEUTENANTS, These officers hold a position in the force next to that of captain, and their duties are somewhat similar to his, are held responsible for the general order and diseiplize of thelr respective platoons, and are required to be always on duty in the station house, or patrolling the ¢istrict, when their respective patoone are on duty, unless otherwise ordered by the Chief of Police. There are two litutenants to each district, and these are di- rected to divide the platoon into two parts. THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANTS. ‘These officers will also be held reepouaible for the good order and discipline of the men under them, and rust make themselves thoroughly acqualated with their capa- bilities, They must also care! 4 note every case of misconduct or neglect of duty of the men belonging to their rection, and make ® report thereof to the com- manding officer. This department consists of to physi \s department consists of two p! na OF surgeons, who are employed for the special purpose of attending on the sick cy Tnabled members, at their “4 wherever else they may be. may ere quired, toexamine such candidates for op tment as may be selected the Board of loners, and if Ke Zhould be found to be a wan o€ wound body, of robust NOVEMBER 13, 1853. PRICE TWO CENTS. constitution, and pble to sustain the usual Iabors and ex- owuren of a patrolman, they will certify the same to the Commissioners. ‘THE DUTIFS OF CAPTAINS, Next to the Chie’ of Police the captajr- hold the high- ert office in the department, and op “2e!r skill and exoa- rience cependa ine great. men" the efficiency of the men under their command “e868 important officers hich erto have not been sei ot OR account of their superior vigilance or agtier it the preservation of pubife 1eace 2oh'o propeity, but have been appointed, or ihe probes of cases, from political eoasiderstions, Wri’ Bis system prevailed it would be foolish to expact ing like a thoroughly efficient police fores, Mio could command sufficient influense to procure the appointment regarded it as @ temporary matter, and, except in very few instances, exerted themselves as mex woule who Anew that their tenure of offics de per tirely upop their good behavior and the strict fultlrent of their duties Under the new lam it is a life office like that of the pelicemsn, although the responsi ilities reat- ingon the incumbent are of a more overous chutae- ter, Each cuptain has, on on everage, whoat tity men under him, exelas of the lieuvezant and vergeart. For the conduct of these men, and als» for their effi- ciency, he will be Held accouatable, as all cases ef delin- quency, such as negtigence of dity, mus? be reparted by hin to the Mayer cr Chief of Police. His authority ex- tends over all the police iv his aiitrict, and he is required tomate xreport every moraing at nine o’sleck of the proceedings’ of the powsediog cay to the Chief of Polkee. Ie this report all arcidents, fires, arrests, riots, &3., mut be ses down, toge-her with thy force on’ duty. ‘cass of sickness, and absense of offices from tke statior house at ¥ When 2 complairt is made against an the captain is remvired to take cognizarne efit, and may suspenc’him frou pay till the vhole mater can be ttied by the Board of Commis siovers. The dtseipiine of the force Leing of a military cheracter, the rules anc reguistioas forthe govercment of the departrcent provide’ that he stall instruct, or cause the memiers of his oemmand to be instructed, “thoroughly in” the scboot of the solNer, exeop ting those parts whith relate exclusively tothe man- wal of arms” He must also direct the lieuton- ent whose platcva is on patrol duty, to see every men of bis command at least osee during his tour of @nty, the regulatica’ of which ix en:yustedito himsel% ‘Thore who have complained of the great di.Swulty gens erally experienced ia-finding -a policeman wiih doubtles> be surprised to learn:that the raids empower te captain, by and with the advice of the citief, to establish day stations, in order that citizens may, at all times during | the day, readily obtaimthe aid of polteemen whez needed. Every morning, at the opening of tise police courts, the prisorera who have been dete at the station hovge, and all the property which may have come into the possersion of the captain, must be taken by Nis di- rection tothe prest'ing magistrate. The names of all perrons arrested, and a description of stoten progerty, areeatered on a book, with the name of the police- men or sergeant by who-m the arrest was made or the property recoverec. The captain, in adcition to there duties, bas te perform those of dockhmaster, as set forth in the following rection :—He ‘may give such orderand direction from time to time to the orwner, master, or person, having charge of aay sloop, boat, or other yassel whatocever, laying at or within auy of the public wharves, docks, pirrs, oF sliys, or to any seamen or ‘person em: ployed on board, as he shall think jest and proper, Touching the laying, fastening, and berth of any such sloop, beat, or other vessel, and he shall report all vio- lations ef the corporation crdinances in relution to ves- sels, wharves, and sl'ps.”’ The policemes. whose beatae are along either river are olso commanded to perform the same dcties, At uny alurmof fire i; is the duty of the captain to proseed to the contligraticn, when in his cistriot. with all the policemen off duty, and use their utmost diligence in the preservation of order, He is re- quired also to procee: on due notice to the scene of any rio!, and with that portion of his force off duty to-assist in suppressing it. ps ‘This brief synopsis includes the principal duties of the police captains, and it may be seen from it that they are of a most important nature, requiring the strictest in- tegrity, untiring vigilance, aad unwearied ‘ity for the fulliand perfect performance of them. | We have im the foregoing abstract given the easontial | Particulars relative to the government of oar police de- | partment. There appenrs to be little wanting.to make it | perfect in every rerpect, and if fally carried out, it will | leave little to be desired so far as our police regulations aro concerned. Time, however, may disclose some im- porfections which cenaot be perceived till the new rules have time to be practically tested. Wo shal; as we have done heretofore, note any ¢efects either in the system it- self or the manner in which it may be carricd out. The Lectare. Season. THR ENGLISH PVETS OF TNE NINETEENTES CENTURY— BYRON AND MOORE. Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes delivered the third lecture of hia course on the above subject, Friday evening, at Hope Chapel. ‘The house was crowded to excess, and the lec- turer’s remarks vere received with applause by a highly intell’gent audience. He commenced by observing that he names o! Byron ané Moore should net be separated, for no other poets were so familiar to the mass of readers, end the names of both were beusehold words in every home. He had grouped them together, not only because thay were cotemporaries and friends, but because they were the true poets of passion. Lord Byron’s productions had been a shining work for criticism. Literati, sub- literati and literaluli, had all, in turn, added something to the fund of information respecting him, We kaow hew he eat and drank, swam, and shot, and loved. His friends sketched hima in his interior life—saints have prayed for bm—sinners have copied hiv vices, His position as afpoet is settled. Childe Harold tells us all we want to know of his ently life and trials. Ja this identification of the man with his works, be roserable; Roasseau. hike Harold hac wascess which has been attained by no other book bat one. Its elzct was electric His fame seemed torpring up in a night, like Alladin’s palace in the Albian tale, without exertion, und as if by the charm of an euchanter, His character is correctly de- lineated in his works, Ia early youth he loves and aspires, and the “Hours of Idleness”” correctly interpret these aspirations, With manhood came satiety and despondency, and in “Childe Harold,” ~ Manfred,”” and “‘sardanapalus,” we hear their voice. Tha comes his “Yanhood” wich ail tte miseries, and with the deterio tion of bis moral eha:acter follows * Don Juan;”” bat i mediately after con es the redeeming event of his life— his noble efforts in behalf of the Greeks. The lecturer reterred «n passant to Moore’s life of the poet, and to his Published corre-poudence. Byron's letters, ne thought, exhibited the noble bard in a most unfavorable light, He granted ihat they were full of wit, and brilliant, piercing sarcasm, but they were full of oaths, and, moi over, exhibited a spirit of—he hardly dared to utter the word—vulgarity, But who was this man whose works now formed @ part of universal literature? His character was formed very early, and under very diferent influ- euces, Ax a boy he Was subject to extraordinary and prematvre attachments, which brought nothing but dis- Appointments with them. Dangerous as he proved tothe hearts of women in after life he was an odject of ridicule in his boyhood. Byron was born for the tropics. He had thore voluptuous and loxurious tastea which would have ms(e a glorious Turkish bashew, and yet the perverse fates hid cast vis lot in cold and foggy Ea land, Nove can, however, deny that he possessea, witb all his faults, some high and noble virtues. He was gemerous, not- withstanding that he pretended sometimes to be ava- ri ious, and his heart was full of kindly sympathies. He could respect religion in others, aad was not destitute of the sentiment himself, His great intensity of feeling is Thovw | several j'so great a blessing to the poor blind, is (though Visit of the Apostolic Nanoio to oar City Institations. : INSPECTION OF "HE VARIOUS ASYLUMS—THE BLIND, THE AGED, THE ADULYS AND CHiLDREN—THE NUN CIO's BLESSING TO THE INN ATES—PERFORMANGSS OF THE DESTITUTE CHINESB. A short time shtce, his Honer the Mayor sent to his Excellency Mouvignor Bediui, Archbishop of Thebes, (on purt bury and apostutic nuncio to the Emperor of Brazil, an official invitation to visit the public institutions of our city. Accordingly, atabout 10 o'clock last Thursday morsing, a large party left the arch-episcopm) residence of Biahop Hughes, in carriages which had been provided for the occasion. The party consisted of Monsigoor Bedini, te Most Tey. ArchbiYiop Hughes, Mr. Buxdett, the Mayor's secretary, dele,*ated by him to do-the honors,.(as he Was prevented by official duties from attendiag him- self.) Very Rey. Dr. Starrs, Roman Catholic ¥icar General, Rey: Di's. Cummings, Fordes, Ambrose, Manahan, and £70, \ellan, the Consul-General of the Pontifical States, se veral Governors of the Alms House, Commissiozen, | of Emigration, and a number of our most respectwble'and distinguished citizens, * The first visit wae t4» the Asylum for the Bliad where, through the urbaaity of Mr. T. 0. Cooper, | Soperintendent, the-visifi2:s were shown through the | institution, Its Inmates were at work making paper boxes, willow baskets, aud other articles, in which they exhibit a dexterity almost as perfect-as if they possessed thsir eyesight: They were next taken into the chapel of the institutiow, where they herd some pupils read by the pecatiar gyrocess of fecting the letters, which are large, and gr oject very considera- bly from the poge. In connection with thivexh#‘tion, it appeared a very gratifying veflection tov the (Catholic gentemen ’ present, that this invention, whiel has proved te be since, however, greatly improved): due to the chari- table irgeuuity of a Cutholic priest in France—the Abbe Sicard. After listening to:certain very credit- able performances of vocal masiz, the party pro- cesded to the Asylum for the Deaf amd Dumb. As New York Election. The returns received yesterdey from the icteri¢, continue favorable to the national democrats, and indicate that the State ticket nominated by them has received more votes than that nontinated by the free soilers, notwithstanding the support given te the latter by the National and State administrations. In adaition to the gains for the national deme crats, mentioned in the Heap yesterday, com- pated with the vote forCaas and Van Buren, in. 1848, we have information that Delaware county shows ® large gain for the nationals, equal, probably, to 1,000% Niagara, 1,484, instead cf 1,000, as first stated; Jef ferson, ¥,500; Ulster, 300; Genesee, 500; Livingatom, 1,500; Wayne, 1,000—total gains for the nationaiaim these counties, 7,284, The free coilera gain in Greene county, about 800, compared with the vote of 1648; in Ch»ntauque, 300;- in Otsego, 1,000; in Tioga, 500—total gains im these counties, 2,600. It will be seem by these returns, that the balance of gains is largely in favor ot the national democrats; and it now appears almost certain that at least» portion of the State ticket headed by George W. Clinton, must have a majority over the free soilere in the State—the whig State ticket, of coarse, being elected by a vote nearly equal to that of the two seo- tions of the democrats combined: The Albaay Argus of yesterday says :-— We are yet without sufficiently accurate data to form: ‘the basis ofa reliable calculation as to the result, as bee teen the national democracy and their free soil oppe Dents. Bor the present, it is sufficient to say that the roported. and ascertained results thus far, are highly auspicious of & splendid natioral democratic triumph—be the difter- enc? inthe vote between the democratic and free tickets what it may. It cannot be large oze way or the* other, ‘ THS LEGISLATURE. SENATS. The whigs have ciected 22 Serators, the mationat democzats 7, the free soilers 2, and the Eighth die trict (Dutchess and Columbia) is in doubt. ASSEMBLY. The national demgcrats have elected betweem twenty avd thirty members, the free sollers not more Mr Peet, the Director, was not quite veady to receive them, they were ushered into e- pasior, and while there, noticed, hanging on the wal}, colored litho: graphic drawings of all the signa-used to designate-| the letters of the alphabet. Here it ig well to remind our readers that | the idea of muking the hands perform the }' functions of the tongue, aud the eyes those of the eure, is also an inspiration: of a priest, the Abbe De L’Epee, a native of France. Ater a short ; delay. the visitors proceeded to the chapel, where ; they found all the pupils ready to-receive them. | Afiera few explanatory remaris,, Mr. Peet intro- duced upon the platform four male and two female scholars, who have heen in the institution a number of years. Mr. Peet's son, who is als> a teacher, then informed them by signs, given. with a rapidity which the eye cen searcely follow, the nature of the visit and the names of the distinguished prelates preseut. Each of the mutes then turced around and with a bit of chalk proceeded: to write upon large boards fixed im the wall tho. substanee of what be bud said, adding matter oftheir own, which NWaseither complimentary, or of historical allusion. His Excellency was delighted with-them atter he hedreen them read. Mr. Pees was requested asa favor to bave them transcribed fer him, s9 that he wight show thom tothe Holy Mathor en his return to Rome, One of tke pupils, a fine, intelligent looking oung Ton, is, it was said, the great grandson of ‘bemas Jefferson, and the grandsun of N. P. Trist. Another pupil, with, gracefully-rounded pantominic gestures, described our divine Saviour stilling the iempest. Aunother,a bright. arcd lookivg lad, thea gave a representation of the fableof the frog and the ox; Ol @ man shaving, and of the calamitous fate of a moakey whoeudeayoured to imisate him ; and also of a noy fishing, all of which greatly diverted the aud ence: Af the invitation of Mr Peet, who desired that some qr estions might be given them by the Arch bishop or so. € one in the company, the Nuncio sug- gested the following :-— “ Whas celebrated men, Italians by birth, are con nected by writirg or by action witu the history of Ame The answers to this and to another question, “ which seasoc they prefecred?” were very appre priate ard clever. Asit was getting late. the party were admonished, much to their regret, that they had to leave—not, however, until the Nuncio kad expressed in, French his delight at the acene which he had witnessed; the address being rapidly interpreted in the lan- guage of rigos by Mr. Peet, Jr, who stood by his side. The Most Rev. Archbishop Hughes also made bh Oca expressive of bis satisfaction and his thanks, When the party reached the hall on their way out, they found the Irish domestics of the house, both male an female, who had by the thoughtfal- nees of Réy. Dr. Forbes, been assembled t> receive the Nuncio’s blessing. They knelt down while he ye it to them, and they sppeared much pleased to ave obtained it. The visiters then proceeded to the foot of 122d street, where they found barges in readiness, which conveyed them to Randall’s Island. Here they were met by Mr. J. Stearns, the Superia- tendent of the Asylum for Destitute Children, and shortly afterwards by all the beys of the institution, dressed in their best clothes, and marching im com- panies to the sound of fife and drum. The Ameri- can flag, borne by one of them, was pasedia review. They were then shown the quarantine rodin for new comers, the dormitories, refectory, infi » and were finally taken to the school room, where the girls sang a song descriptive of their situation, and the boys gave outa patriotic song, accompanied with “hurrabs” for Washington. The Nuncio’s attention and sympathy seemed to be directed par- | Wards, i 20, thanten. The whigs have the remainder, or about ninety members. SYRTEENTH ASSSMBLY DISTRICT. ‘The following is the vote in the Fightecoth and Twenty; frst wards, which form the Sixteenth district, for member * of AasemnPly in, N, D. Deversanes FS. sh mith, N. D. Dererzaue F. 3. Shar 512 611 itlee 7 423 508 Total... * ees e ee 880 Tt will be seen-“hat Alexandos P. 80t 845 Sharp, the whig caa- Gate, is elected. VANSTCHESTER {COUNTY. A Sixa Brxa, Nov. £2, 1853. 10-TH® EDITOR OF ‘THE HERALD, Votes in the town of Osciting:—Clinton ticket, 350 votes ; free set, 67 votes; whig 160 votes. In - the upper districh'of Westchester county, Hiijah Lee, (wationa!,) has been elected to the Assembly by two hundred and fifty mejority: and in the lower dis trict Odel is electad by forty-tre majority. Rockland givesone hundredend fifty-four majority against A. P. Brophens, but, netwit diag, he is elected, aa Westchester will give him over six hundred:majority. ORANGE COUN@Y. Newsvuze, Nov. 12, 1858. 10 THE EDITOR OF THK HERALD. J.D. Watkins, (national,) is clec‘ed to the Senate inthe district composed of Orange and liven. The national cemecrats in Ozange county have olled about double the vote givoa by the Vaa Buren faction. @ushrean, (uational,) is-elected in the First seembly district, and Thompsoc. (uational,) in the Sbuit, @whtg.) in the Third. At the divi- sion. at Syracuse, the three delegates from Orange were cajoled by the.free soilers to join their clique at Brintnall Hall. On the names being called, John Van Buren proposed three cheem for old Orange. Tho. people 1ow have spoken an omphati: reb ike to thoir recegade dolegates, which have called up.. (Seas in place of cheers from Van Buren, Rynders v Co. GRESNE. COUNTY. Carskii1, Nov. 11; 1853. TO THR EDITOR OF THK HBKALD. Judge Watson's majority in the-couuty of Greens is about seventeen hundred. Telegyaphic Returns. . Syraccse, Nov. 12 1868. Ia the Twentieth Senatorial district Mr. Hitchcock has 40 % 60 conceded mojority in Oswego county. Official retarrs from ten towns in Madison county give him tem ahead, which a report from the Viast district in Brook- Geld increases 37 more, The three vemaining towns re- port 140 majority for Berj. F. Bruce, rendering his elee- tion probab’e, Ia the Twenty first district Robert Lansing, national. Gemoerat, is probably elected. Lewis eounty givoa 450 democrstic majority for the State ticdet, 400 for Hunt for Judge, 675 for Collins foe: the Assembly, (359 over the temperance candi‘ate). Mr. Wart, vem, is elected in the astern district af Oswego; Mr. Lattiag, do., District Attorney. In Madison, southern district, Mr. White, national. Cemocrat, is eleeted over Mr. Smith, freedem. In the northern district Mr. Whitman is elected over Mr. Strong, free dem., but it is a close rap. The whig and Van Burenite tickets are.far behiad. Im the Fifth Judicial district Mr. Bacord is genorally con- ceded to have been elected to-day, but no reports are re- liable as to his figures. City Intelligence. Tar SkvcRe oF SkvEN HUNDRED AND fotery-ncur Kear cy Guxvowser.—Yesterday the Mayor continued the investigation respecting the seizure of seven hundred and ticularly to these poor children, among whom, not- withstanding the good care taken of them, there are a few aftlicted with opthalmia ; and when, after par- taking of some refreshments which bad bsen pro- vided, he passed along the ranks of the boys drawn out in order to receive him, he imparted to them his epiecopal benediction, which the poor little fel- lows, pot nghtly understanding, took to be a good shakebands; and it was amazing to hear them sa} “ good bye,” and endeavor to grasp his hands an cluteh bis cloak. The visiters were then conveyed shown in such passages as: “Could I but wreak my thoughts upon expression.” Love, despair, revenge, wore but the vassals of that powerful {maginition. But if his imagination was great, there is an insincerity about all his portraitures, He sneers at the very tear of sympathy into which his exquisite art haa ‘etrayed Sul Whatever may have been the effect of his works, + Vie bias left no susceshor-be has formed mo school. The crpyiste of Wordsworth Shelley, Keats, and Cole- ridge, become assimilated to them; but the noble poet stance al One thing, however, Byron accompilisbed. showed the world thet s man may be a pout without inhabiting a garret in Grub street. He has demcnstrated that a great poet may be a peer of the realm, one of the proucest ornaments of society, and a dandy.’ The lecta rer went into an examination of aims of that mach abused clase upon the respect and esteem of the commu- nity, He thought it waa demonstrable that a man of alent might be at the same time ® consummate ex;ui- site. Such men as D'Orsay and Byron gave Aigaity 10 the ratka. The Duke of Wellington used to way that the bravest offices in his army were fops. The lecturer ga a list of distingnished individuals, all of whom he accused ofdandyism, Byron was al:o possessed of no small busi- neaa talent, aa hia letters to Murray abundantly preve. Upon the whole, he thought that the noble poet was the ‘eatest who had appeared since Milion. Many might be jsposed to favor the claims of the bard of Rydal Mount, aid some might claim that Sheiley was the true prophet; but Byron’s position could not be altered. The nineteenth century had made its work with Napoleon in empire— Byron im tong ihe lecturer then proceeded to the second branch of bis subject.and briefly commented upon the genius and life of Moore The melodies which be poured forth with 40 much sweetness, were his bext passports to fame and lingered in the memories of all who admired genuine sentiment. Moore was emphatically the poet of fancy. Like Daphne, oae could not look at his muso without seeing @ blushing | Dy the shower cf arapatte thought. This excess of metaphor was, in the lecturer's opinion, the chief fault of the poet. It was the real Atalania’s apple. The always ne- Jected his true aim in turning aside to cateh the glitter- ing bauble. There wax no dee) intellectual stamp upon lis characters Mokenna, im “Lalla Rookh,’’ and be was a kind of an- cient Joe Sinith, with aoy quantity of wives and a hand- kerchief over his face. On the “Selodies’’ the most un- qual'fied commendation was bestowed, They reminéed one of the voices which had once breathed them—now silent forever. Mojhers and sisters—the early loved and dead, had perhapa taught those melodies to us, and they were enshrined in the hearts of thousands, the poet of young people, Their warm passions and vir- tuous feelings found an eche in his vorse. He was the last of that glorious band which had shea a lustre on the ns nineteenth jury. Old age had extinguishsd his sions, but to the laat be preserved his social and his love for song. Even on the day previous to his death ang one of his favorite airs, and the love of musi never left him but with life, Dr. Holmes concluded" his roosublecte recitation of an original poem suggested by the 3 ‘The most powerful one he ever drow was | are at present residents of the island, in boats to Ward's Island. Here they were met with great urbanity by Gulian C. Verplanck, Hsq., President of the Board of Com- missioners of Emigration, and Mr. Charles Riddle, Superintendent. ir. Riddle sho ved them the hos- pital and other departments, and they then proceeded toaroom where, by the attention of our esteemed fellow-citizen, Gregory Dillon, Esq., acting f r the Board of Commissioners of Emigration, an abundant avd most excellent collation had been provided, ef which all present partook with great gusto. After the good things had been pretty well looked after and discussed, the chairman, Mr. Verplanck, rose, apd, with a few pleasant words, proposed the first ‘The fraternity of the famtly of nations. "This was responded to by the Nuncio, in French. G. W. Blunt, Esq., then gave : The Fealth of the most Rev. Archbishop Hughes, the representative of the faith profesed and cherished hy & majority of the inhabitants of the island, his brought the Archbishop to his feet, who re- lied in his usual ee and interesting manner, in tnrn, propose The health of the worthy;geatiemen of the Board, the result of whose jabora are before us, eliciting our warm- est approbation and sympathy. Mr. James gal Ay i in reply. i r. Gregory Dillon then pro} — he peat of the Nunolo—wbich was drank standing. The distin; ed Monsignor replied, as he had done before, in French winding up with a very grace- ful allusion to the fact that our country owes ita discov- ery and name to two sons of Italy, and avsuring those present, that as Americans always spoke of Pius LX. “Holy Father,” he, in tun, derived penbee piness from beicg able to call usin return child- ren, fae posing ed ted Ly Ces applause. All then roge; but the Nuncio ering expressed & desire to see the forty-three destitute en who soon made their appearance. Two of their number as- tonished the bystanders by specimens of the tallest somerseta and lofty tumbling that was ever witnes:ed, and whieh drew down upon them a shower of plau- dits, and what was more substantial, silver coin. The party then took their leave. Hours kad glided ‘Moore was | by so pleasantly and profitably that it was too Jate to carry out the original purpose of visitiug Blackwell's Island; 80 they peal to main land,w! they fe into carriages, which conveyed them back to Archbishop's residence. The Nuncio, before from his eptertainers, expressed his great, atthe civilities which had been extended ition of the urbane and amicble poate Officials to whom he was indebted for what seen. eighty-eight kegs of gunpowder, made by John Crossim, fire warden, on Saturday a week ago; the facts of the ease have already been published. The policeman tevti- fied to discovering the transportation of the powder feom a sloop in the river to the barge Easton, lying at the dock foot of Broad street, and the fire warden took of the barge and caused sll thi wier to be removed to the arsenal in Sixty-first street. The owners of the Border now bring the matter before the Mayor, on a hearing, to- test the authority of the ¢etention of the barge and the seivore of th der, and if the Mayor decides in favor of the seizure. then the wder will be sold at auction and the proceeds applied for the benefit of the fire depart. ment, The examination will be continued on Monaay, Fins.—A fire broke out om Friday ht, about two o'clock, in the rear of the third story of No. 180 Water street, occupied by Stich & Brothers, carpet manufac- turers, The first an upper floors of the building wore eccupied by Julion Allen, importer and manufacturer of segars. The second fioor belonged to McKnight & Co , vho used it as an office. The contents of the two upper stories were entirely destroyed by fire and water, and the segara on the first story were much damaged by water. The loss of property is esti ated at about $3,000, and the damage to the building is about $300, We could not heac whether insured or nct. Corusion on THe Hariem RarLroap —The ten o'cloets train from Harlem, oud tae up train from New York, of the above line, came in collision at the railroad bei nea: 100th street, yesterday morning. The shock was copviderab'e, and great alarm existed for a momest amongst the pacseagers. Tortunately, however, no per- son was iojured, nor were the trains da fart than the of a cow-catcher, Only # tlight delay occurred. Rivixc 1yTO A Preract.—Two gentlemen, named Conk- lin and Boshier, were riding down the Third avenue in a wagon, on Friday night, when they fell into an opening in the avenue corner of Forty-ninth street, made for lage ing Croton r pipes, which had been Rapebas ten by open by the contractor, and who had also neg! to place a signal lantern upon the opening. ‘The Sona ene were both much injured. An officer was on whe assisted them in extricating themselves and horse and wagon, after which they were able to proceed homs, Arrvss FoR Riomye on Ececrion Day —Samuel Ross, Patrick Burns and John Falloa were arrested on Friday ona charge of being among the number who engaged in bn ms in Lag — election re een aa ler ix of these fellows who already a and ve are told that no efforts will be spared to bring the rest to judgment. ca Accipgnts,—At half-past two o’clock yesterday morning officer Miller found a young man, ees Won, Bat lying in Fifteenth street, near Iighth avenue. He t the Foe that in going into am oyster saloon on the Fighth avenue he fell and broke his leg. He was con- hs to his residence. YVeiday afterncon James Ciaig, = the same hour en Tviday afterncon ‘age fell from the wore lighter 110g aide, at the foot of Jefferson streets ana bine o'clock train from I was leaving the Market street station, oy on got man oa he name of John Maguire, New York, took hold oft foot slipped and the cars went andarm. Iie is not expected to recover.