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]uu NATIVE MOVEMENT. ‘Know in Virginia and —Whe O. U. A.in New Jerscy and New York, dic. the Petersburg (Va.) Democrat, June 23.) KNOW NOTHINGISM IN PETERSBURG. In an obscure corner of our city, and at_an anfre- -queated house, weekly, on Wednesday night, as we | are informed, a band of persons, vaeey estimated at between one aud two hundred, assemble together as “Know Nothings,” and hold secret conclave. Of what they do or say, we of course are jeneans, but we think it reasonable to presume that they differ.in their principles aud objects in no wise from the Northern associations bearing the same inviting mame. As to what the avowed aimsof the latter are.we have taken repeated occasions to inform our readers. We will sum thera up again, however, in afew words. ri, & He Ka age against all of our opted ci D8, e end o! cma disfranchise them. Secondly, an unholy tion of a denomination of proteasing Chris- wen. for worshipping God according to the ae oftheir own coasciences, the effect of which will tosubvert one of the maia pillars of our political fabric—freedom of religion. We shail deal with these pegple as they deserve to ‘be dealt witb, not gingerly as some have done, but as conspirators against the liberties of the land—as éraitors to the constitution of their country. They have organized themselves in a secret association 0 accomplish certain political ends. If we under- vatand these ends aright, they sap the foundation of blic liberty by striking a death-blow at religious Pleration, and destroy the political squalley of our citizens by deflowering a large portion of their pri- vileges, and this, too, without cause. So understand- ing their objects, we should be recreant to our duty as @ journalist if we failed to deneunce the treason, or to show off in their proper colors the traitors. We know tons of the members of this conspiracy, ‘but are satisfied that there are many who have en- “fisted in the association throagh ignorance of its de- signs, fondness for novelty, or from a naturally in- uivitive epirit. Tu these we do not wish to be un- daretood) as apply ing our remarks, further than sim- ply to. advise them to speedily part company withthe society. We can very well understand how young men, aad cometimes old ones, can be drawn into au asso- ciation of this description without inquiring into its ends, or reflecting upou the consequences of its suc- cess. For such us these, the path of duty is plain, and that is, rapidly to retrace their footsteps before it becomes too late. Hence, we repeat, that to per- sons of this description, our harsh remarks are not intended to apply. But there is another class for whom we do mean them especially, and who richly deserve the cou- tempt of the community. These are the authors of the movement, composed elsewhere, and we suppose here, for the most part, of reckless demagogues and political roués, who would sell their party, country or God, to bask in the smushine of popular @favor; men who, destitute of principle, are ever trimmin; their sails to any breeze, it matters not though foul | with treason, tiat will land them safe into the haven of publiz patronage. These persons are ever on the alert for some new fangled idea with which to excite the popular mind. One thing, so it effects this end, will answer their purpose as well as ano- ther. Inthe prejudice against foreigners and the Oatholic religion, they see fit elements to serve their designs, and straightway light their torches, to fire the very temple of our liberties, little heeding or caring so they accomplish a momentary triumph, for the complete destruction of ike temple itself. We are no Catholic. For the ceremonies of the church, in common with all persons reared as Pro- festants, we have ratber a distaste. Our ancestry for generations back have never, as we are aware of, embraced in their uumber a member of that faith. So with foreigners. For four generations back we confess to pure American blood. But though neit! Catholic or a foreigner, yet when | we see one ught to be down-trodden in deroga- tion of the first principles of our organic law, and the other sought to be stripped of his privileges in violation alike of justice and good policy, we are indignant, and have a right to be so. ‘ Error ceases to be dangerous when truth is left free to combat it.’} If our forefathers committed a mistake in guaranteeing religious toleration, why, let the question be publicly discuzzed, and let the guaran- tee be taken away. We think it right, but if the requisite number think it wrong, vwe will ek submit. Just so with our adopted citizens. If it wrong for them to vote or hold office, let the matter be.publicly canvassed, and if the majority say so, let theim be deprived of their privileges. But let us have none of this low, limping, sneaking, under- handed, cropped-eared, snake-in-the-grass “ Know Nothingism,” which is a satire on our institutions, | and a disgrace to any community that tolerates its existence in their midst. We live in a free country, where every man has an inalienable right to entertain and express his own opintons—where no law or subject is too sacred for criticism and inquiry, and, if needs be, for revision orrepeal. If we lived under a despotism—where freedom of opinion was not tolerated, where liberty of speech was accounted treason—then there might be excuse or reason for a secret association to effect political ends; but in free America there is none— utterly none. A word in conclasion, to the democratic party of Petersburg. They have the political ascendancy in the city. If ey wish to maintain it let them be ehary of wander f into other fields in search ef other principles. But we are satisfied that they are in no need of advice on this subject. Always the jealous guardians of the constitution hitherto, we are sure that nove of them now meditate a ruthless violation of that instrament. We shall recur to these “ Know-Nothings” again. THE KNOW NO 3 IN CALIFORNIA. (From the Ait fornia, May 27.) ‘The mysterious association called the Know No- ‘things, appears to have spread its branches w one of them has cast its shadow on the Pacific sbore. The Know Nothiags, as near as they can be understood, df th: trines or intentions fathom- ed, are a secret political organization, strongly na- tive American in its eee and organized for the purpose of acting politically, with the intention of aoeLe the political privileges of persons of for- eign birth or descent. They are in fact a re-organi- vation of the native Americun party in a new form, and, adopting all their principles, intend making a secret application of them, which they have already very effectually done in some of the cities of the East. In New England, particularly, have they been very successful, aud have ina few months spread as far as Maryland. We do not bel there is a State in the Union where the proscrigtive and sectional principles of | natiyeism would be apt to meet with so little favor | asin California. Lie our population is not born,” we in our daily intercourse meet with them, , where so large a portion of ‘native and to the manor | which will be | i | | rope from the stage to the accord! ‘the oo not last always, for as soon 9a the foreign and native dei od became aware. of growth of the order, seemed to understanding between them to overthrow it; the ia- dication oftheir hatred became a | bers of the cha in @ very first open intimation they had of their enmity a notice te leave the rooms wherein they held their meetings. Nothing daunted, the Chap- ter still held their meetings, sometimes at tne residences of the members, and other times in the woods, as it was impossible for them to procure a public room, the opposition and prejudice against them being so strong. Their opponents now seemed to be doubt thought the Chapter'to be dead; but they were mistaken, as they found out on the 2d of August, 1852, when they held their anniversary, and turned out about one hundred strong. After that event, public opinion began to and it was rally admitted by all classes that the members of the order bad the on pearance of men, and acted like Americans. The Chapter soon found a hall to meet in, and as they have grown in importance and num- ortunities offered for advancement which have not en lost sight of, and now we can tt to Wash- ington Chapter, No. 7,0. U. A., of New Jersey, as one of the most prosperous Chay the States. pters in This is a brief history of but one Chapter, and if the history of every Chapter in the order was known, it would be found that they all had this opposition to contend against; which has only been the means of advancing their growth and prosperity; and, as they now have become an important element in our coun- try, they have found many fawning friends, who | wul remain only such as loug asthe order continues | he arrangements for the celebration of Indepen- | dence in this city, by American Chapter, are nearly | complete, and should the day aypre ine, will eclipse any celebration ever held in this city. In addition to the Chapters of this State, some two or three are expected from New York. The military arrange- ments will be under the direction of the Jersey Coa- tinentals, Conk Pollard, who have invited several companies, the following having received the invita- tion and will be present:—American Continentals, Captain Hand; American Rifles, Captain Cory; and anctber company, of Newark; Morgaa Rifles, Captain Helme, of New Branswick; and the Ellis Guard, Caaves Samuel Ellis, of thia city. The line of procession will form about twelve o'clock, and move at precisely one, passing through our priaci- pal streeta to the First Presb} church, where he oration will be delivered by Jacob Broome, Esq., together with other appropriate exercises, whicl will be made known by published programme in due time. After the exercises in the church the guests will take dinner about five o'clock, and in the even- ing the members of the order will witness the fire works, of which a splendid display will be made, in- cluding their own piece, described in another part of this column, Adkin’s full band is engaged b: this Chapter, who will be present in uniform, acd accompanied by a drum-major. As we said before, should the weather be pleasant, the Fourth of Jul | will be celebrated in true American style, and wi no doubt be long remembered by our cl An elegant piece of fireworks is being prepared at the laboratory of the Messrs. Edge, for the O. U. A.’s on the coming Fourth of July. It will be about twenty feet square, representing the arm and hand grasping the “insidious snake,” surrounded by an American shield; over the top of the same is a large spread eagle; underneath and surroundii ; the shiek will be represented a branch of oak, witl leaves and acorns, the whole resting on a large scroll, bearing the appropriate motto of “Our na- tive land,” in letters so large that he Who runs ma: readthem. The whole piece, when finished, wil be magnificent, very valuable, and reflect much credit on the patriotic Messrs. Edge, who, we un- derstand, are getting it up at their own expense, to present to American Chapter at their celebration of independence. Putnam Chapter, of New York, are to hold a public meeting at the Broadway Tabernacle on the 28th instant, and among other exercises of the eve- ning a set of splendidly gotten up resolutions will be presented to the Hon. Thomas R.:Whitney, by that pe po for the noble stand he took in defence of American principles while in the State Senate last winter. Charter Oak Chapter, of the same city, have also prepared resolutions and a splendid Bible, which will probably be presented on the same evening. The members of the order are to | appear in regalia. Anew chapter was instituted at Elizabethtown last evening, and will be known by the name and number of Putnam Ciayeet No. 16. A number of the members of the order from this city and New- ark were present, and took part in the exercises. The chapter is started under favorable auspices, and will no doubt meet with success, asthe American feeling is strong in that place. In Rahway, the O. U. A.’s will take a prominent part in the celebration of the Fourth of July; in ad- dition to rich banners, flags, yee! &e., they will carry a magnificent temple of liberty, on a platform drawn by four comparisoned horses. IN NEW YORK. e American demonstration in th'scity on the evening of the 28th, at the Taber- nacle, when the members of Patnam Chapter N>. 8, Order of United Americans, will present Hon. Tho- mas R. Whitney, Senator from the Fourth district, and A.G.S. of the A. G. C., with a testimonial of respect. Addresses will be delivered by several | members of the order. Musical and Theairt:al. Broadway Taratre.—The dramatic selections for this evening are of that lie and amusing charac- ter which can hardly fail to draw a largeassemblage of the patrons of the metropolitan theatre. Mr. Mar- shall isalways introduoing variety, as regards his the- atrical ve, Haneda and hence his great success. To-night Mr. and Mrs. Williams are to appear in three pieces: the first is “Born to Good Luck;” the next is a new dramatic monologue, entitled “Mra. Williams at Home,” and the last, the drama of “Barney the Baron.” Bowery Tueatre.—This establishment, under the direction of Mr. Waldron, is as popular as ever. Here, too, variety seems to be the order of the day. The play of the “Stranger” will commence the amusements—Mr. Goodall as the Stranger, and Mrs. Macready as Mra. Haller. The next feature will be | the ascension of Madame Olinza on the tight llery. Miss Herring will sing anew song, and all will ‘close with the drama of “John Avery”—Mr. Johnston as the miser. Nrsio’s GaxpENn.—This well ventilated establish. | | ment seems to be as largely patronized as ever, have acquired more enlarged views in relation to foreigners than could possibly be obtained in the | Eastern States, and we Know that some of our best and most enterprisivs citizens were born upon an- otber shore than ours. doctrine of nativeism had been exploded long a; Their peculiarity consisted in a desire to virtual deprive foreigners, who had cast their lot amongst | ns, of any political ri in the country of t years, as necessary to give the right to vo ems to us too late in the day to urge any such p: ples, and particularly in | our cosmopolitan State ani city. 0. | be anevil. People who “ know nothing,” are to a certain extent responsible for nothing, and their | faodes and means of action being unknown, are, of course, liable to abuse. A great check upon the | fvils liable to result from political organizations, | isthe fact of their openneas to the public gaze and (heir responsibility to public opinion for whatever | dy entit We heve no desire to quarrel with | any for a difference of political opinion, but we mst confess to a decided preference that the ope- rations of politicians as a body should be exposed | instead of concealed, that if we have a disposition | to differ, we may know with whom and with what | we are differing. they may do. (From the Jersey ORDER OF ntinel, Jane 23.) AMERICANS. The order of United Americans was established in the year 1845, » thirteen gentlemen of the city of New York. Their first meeting was held in Chrystie street, waere the constitution was drawn accomplished. Among the original thirteen we find the names of Thomas R. Whitney, Simeon Baldwin, | ‘Wm. W. Osborn, and other prominent men, who are still much attachad to the now great institution which they bad the honor of originating. The order had much to contend against—the opposition of adopted citizens, and the prejudice of their own -countrymen—which had a tendeney of retarding the growth to so great an extent that fears were entertained of their downfall before they were fully established; but those fears have long since vanish- ed, and today we find the order, not only in one city and Btate, but in no less than seven, with every , Soyo of being ae to ede ange in less ears time; an we count anything on | of American princi les, every State in | can boast of ere long. Although the order is secret, its over our country, and receive the ana itical tricksters and party dema- ive ag well aa foreign—who use _ exertion to overthrow them when- | to establish themselves; but their it yo eee 1d to bu'ld up the or- Is mention one iustance of this order, as manifested toward men of Orenge, held a m # inte a Chapter, tial name of Washing: ion for the eharter was fer; the eppli We had believed that the | #5 Uriel, will commence the amusements. | Herr Cline, tt A seoret political organization must of necessity | Locke, the Y | of Legg: vow opera at this e | which are given at thi apters aud Chance- | felection of the best negro deline: About three years since | dren. two colored women, two Pigs, ing and | four puppies, and several hens, all lived in one under - kitchen and bedroom, there waa no proof that the notwithstanding the great heat of the weather. It would seem the performances of the Ravels will al- ways draw large and respectable audiences. The | beautiful ballet of Uriel,” with Mlle Yrca Mathias This will be followed by the comic pantomime of “Jocko”— iy | Marzetti in his inimitable representation of the ape. Nationa THEATRE.—Mr. Purdy, the active and ats, demanding a residence | energetic manager of this popular resort, continues to supply his patrons with every variety of drama- tic entertainments. He has engaged at present, tree favorite artist: J. G. Hawley, the tragedian, mplished rope dancer, and Mr. kee comedian. The pieces for to- night are the ‘ Str rt.’ Herr Cline will follow, with dancing on th ht rope, and the comic drama ot a “ Wife for a Day,” will conclude all. AMERICAN Musevum.—Tbe dramatic selections for thisafternoon ar way with Melancholy” and the “Lottery Ticket.’ In the evening, the new come- led the “ Hope of the Family,’ will be play- ed. Besides the performances in ‘the saloon, the visiters have the privilege of viewing the various curiosities with which the establishment abounds. Cunisty’s Mixstrers.—Those who wish to hear simple but sterling negro minstrelsy shonli visit 472 Broadway. The most amusing povformances | are announced for this evening. Several favorite melodies, violin and banjo solos, the concert a /a Jullien, and eqnisite dancing. Woon’s Minstets.—The new bnurietta called “Black Douglas,” is a very amusing performance, and affords great merriment to the visiters; it will be repeated to-night. There will aleo bo negro up, and the formation of Alpha Chapter, No. 1, was | melodies, instromental performances, and dancing. The hall is well filled every night. Bucxxey’s Serexaprrs.—Since the introduction jopular place of amuse- ment, the house is crowded every night. “Cinde- | rella” has been produced in fine style. is beautiful, the dresees elegant, and and music of a very superior order. will have @ successia) run. Hirroprowe.—The equestrian an other exercises Is establisliment are very much admired. As we have no programme of the erformance we cannot particulerize the various feats of the evening. We therefore refer our readers to the advertisements, AMERICAN Minsrrets.—This band, which is a ra, under the . B. Faller, direction and inanagement of Mr. W ell x d 28 whe read | leaves the city to-day for Demerara aud the West ani 4 rene ier Bs | ladia ialaiide by the bark Princetown. As they are compored of first rate violin and banjo performers, and Re good vocalists, they no doubt will be snc- ceasfal. A“Harryj Famiry.’—One John Carey was ciples, but has also caused | brought before the police court in Worcester on enemies. For the benefit | Friday, on the charge of keeping a disorderly house. Although it was shown, says the Worces- ter Transcript. that Carey, hia wife, and six chil- three dogs, charge was true, and the defendaut was allowed to return to the embrace of his “Lappy family.” satisfied, as they no | bers, mary favors have been shown them, and op- | ee SHIP BUILDING IN NEW YORK. Nember of Vessels Launched this Year— Number on the Stocks—Large Amount of New Oraft, dic., dic. Below will be found the result of a recent visit to the ship yards of New York and immediate vicinity. The list embraces.the -productions of twenty-two different firms. The yarda extend on the East river, from the foot of Stanton street to as | high as Forty-second street. But ten of them are on this island, one or two having lately removed to | Greenpoint, on Long Island, the increasing popula- | tion having crowded them out of the city. We | understand one or two of the remaining few will | shortly make a similar move. At Greenpoint, | which has become during the past two or three | years quite a populous place—indebted ina great | measure to these industrial establishments—there are eight shipbuilding firms, several of them doing | alarge business. The most extensive is that of Mr. William Perine, late of the firm of Perine, Patter- son & Stack, of Williamsburg, where his former | partners carry on separate firms, The other yards | noticed out of the city are those of Isanc’C. Smith & | Son, and Capes & Allison, at Hoboken. The business of shipbuilding is in a very active | state, and it is anticipated that nearly one-half as many more vessels will be launched in 1854 than ever left the stocks during any prior twelve months. The statement annexed embraces the number, class and size of every vessel launched since the close of 1853, and those remaining on the stocks. Compated with other periods within the past three or four years, the demand for steamers, particularly of @ large clasz, does not appear so great, although the profits from those now in employment is repre- sented to have never been so good, owing princi- pally to the great increase in the commerce and traffic between this country and Europe. We commence with the NEW YORK YARDS. JACOB A. WESTERVELT & CO. Launched. Jan. 14.—Steamship Orizaba, of 1,200 tons, for Morgan & Harris’s New Orleans and Vera Cruz mail line. Feb. 4.—Pilot boat Jacob A. Westervelt, of 100 tons, for New York pilots. April 25.—Ship Robert Carnley, of 900 tons, for the New York and New Orleans business. May 6.—Steamship Nautilus, of about 900 tons, for Harris & Morgan’s New Orleans and Texas mail line. June 24.—War steamer Santa Anna, of 500 tons, for the Mexican \t. On the Stocka. Two ships of 1,700 tons each, for J. Griswold’s New York and London packet line. War steamer General Iturbide, of 500 tons, for the Mexican government, of the same model as the Santa Anna, mentioned above. Their length on deck is 165 feet, beam 27 feet, and depth of hold 12 feet. Each will be fitted with double oscillating engines from the Farren Iron Works, with cylin- ders36 inches in diamer, 33 inch stroke. They are well built, live oak vessels, and each will carry four- teen guns. The Iturbide will be launched in about a week, A freighting ship of 1,600 tons, for Alexander M. Lawrence. This firm has also just laid the keel of a steamship of 2,400 tons, to fill the place of the Hum- boldt in the New York and Havre line. She is to be called the Arago, after the celebrated French astronomer. Her dimensions will be the same as the Humbeldt. All the above measurements are by government calculation. ‘WM. H. WEBB. Launched. May 10.—Ship Harvest Queen, of 1,400 tons, for C. H. Marshall & Co.’s line of Liverpool packets. May 14.--Ship Cultivator, of about the same ton- nage, for J.O. Ward ; also for the Liverpool trade June 5.—Brig Houston, of 600 tons, for the Texas trade ; owned by Wakeman, Dimon & Co. June 7—Ship Thornton, of 1400 tons, for Wil- liams and Guion’s Liverpool line. On the Stocks. A steamship of about 900 tons, for Palayo, Pardo & Co., of Havana: will be launched in about a fort- night. a ship for Cornelius Grinnell,of about 1,600 tons, for the Liverpool trade. A ship for Jas. Foster, Jr.,of about 1,350 tons, for | the same trade. A ship for Stanton & Thompson, of about 1,000 tons, for the New Orleans trade. A clipper schooner of about 300 tons, for sale. The above tonnage is by custom house measure- ment. THOS. COLLYER. Launched. Feb.15.—Brig Handy King, of 430 tons, for the Mobile trade ; owned by Capt. Post. April 22—Ship Knickerbocker, of 1,000 tons ; owned by Stanton & Thompson. March 21—Steamtug J.D. Secor, of 150 tons; owned by the builder, Capt. Brown, and Mr. Sted- well. Engine built by J. D. Secor. In May—A propeller of 450 tons, with a steamer | fitted on board, to be used for clearing Charleston | harbor, in which city she is owned. On the Stocks. A steamboat of about 450 tons, for Glencoe. She is 200 feet long, 32 wide, and 84 deep. Machinery from Cunningham & Belknap’s foundry. ROSEVELT & JOYCE. Launched. A three master schooner of about 600 tons, for A. A. Low & Brother. Schooner Emily, of about 300 tons, for D, C. Free- man & Co. On the Stocks. A ship of 2,000 (C. M.) for Everett & Brown. She is 215 feet long, 46 wide and 29 deep. Also a ship of the same dimensions, for Mr. Daniel D. Bacon. of Boston. WILLIAM COLLYER. Launched. Marca 16.—Steamship Cahawba, 2,200 tons, now running between this city and Mobile, via Havana. In April a dredging machine of about 80 tons. This was built on an improved principle, enabling a much greater quantity of work to be done at a con- siderable less expense than by the old machines, May 20.—Steamer R. L. Mabie, of 148 tons, for towing in this harbor. June 15.—Steamer Mercury, of 208 tons, also for towing here. Owned by Livingston & Rogers. Mr. Collyer launched all the above from the foot of Nineteenth street, East river. He has since re- moved to Greenpoint where he is at present engaged in fitting up a new yard. He has no work on hand JOHN ENGLISH. Launched. In March, a steamboat of about 900 tons, to ply between Boston and Bangor. On the Stocks. A steamboat for Sandford’s New York and Phila, delphia line, of about 900 tons, A steamboat for the Parker Vein Company, of about 1,500 tons. Messrs. Boardman & Guion, of the Neptune Iron Works, supply the engines for both vessels. A steamboat of about 500 tons, for the Peck slip ferry. SMITH & DIMON. This firm has launched nothing this year. The steamship of 2,500 tons, for the Pacific Mail Steam- ship Company, which was commenced more than a year back, is still unfinished on the stocks, and is the only vessel in the yard. GEORGE STEERS, Launched. June 15.—Yacht Julia, 90 tons, for Janes M. Waterbury. Mr. 8. also repaired the yacht Una this season. | On the Stocks. | A pilot boat for Mr. Wm. J. Marphy, a Now York | pilot. She is a very handsomely modelled vessel, of | 197 tons, which is a high tonnage for her class, | Francis B. Cutting, of 1,000 tons, owned by E. D. | ing two months. | being larger than any other pilot boat afloat. Her 21 feet ; depth, 7 feet 6 inches. A olipper ship for Napier, Johnson & Co., of 750 tons,to be commanded by Capt. Michael Gregory. She is 41 feet long on the keel, 314 beam, and 164 deep. GEORGE OOLLYER. Launched. In March, the steamer Bay City, of 600 tons, for California. June 24—A schooner of 300 tons, 106 feet long, 30 beam, and 9 deep, for parties unknown. On the Stocks. A achooner of 250 tons, for Charles Clark, of Jer- sey City. She is 100 feet long, 23 wide, and 84 JEREMIAH SIMONBON, Launched. May 28—Steamer Plymouth Rock, of about 1,500 tons burther, for the Stonington line; machinery from the Allaire works, On the Stccks, Steamship Magnolia, 1,200 tons barthen, 225 feet long, 32 beam, and 25 wide. Steamship Ariel, 1,600 tons, 250 feet long, 33 beam, and 28 deep. Both these vessels are intended to run in Commo- dore Vanderbilt's Independent Line, to Aspinwall, in conjunction with the North Star, now running, and to connect on the Pacific with the Uncle Sam and Yankee Blade. The Allaire works supply the machinery for both vessels. ABRAHAM 0. BELL. ‘ Launched. Jan. 28.—Ship Robert L. Lane, of about 1,100 tons (C. H.), for Lane & West. On the Stocks. Ships Confederation and Switzerland, of the same dimensions as the R. L. Lane, and for the, same par ties. Clipper ship Adelaide, @of 1,800 tons, for Thomas Wardle. She hasthree decks, is 205 feet long on the keel, 42 beam, and 28 deep. Schooner Loyal Scranton, of 400 tons, for Messrs. Scranton & Tallman, to be employed in the Savan- nah trade. She is 112 feet long, 28 beam, and 124 deep. Schooner Louise, of 400 tons, for Messrs. Lane & West, of the same dimensions, for the Mobile trade. WILLIAMSBURG YARDS. THOS. STACK. Launched. Jan. 7.—Bark Chanticleer, of 350 tons, for M. M. Freeman & Co. May 2.—Bark Ilva, of 360 tons, for Maitland, Phelps & Co. May 20.—Brig Emma, of 287 tons, for H. K. Corn- ing. June 17.—Bark Clara, of 750 tons, for Wakeman, Dimon & Co. On the Stocks. A bark for Wm. B. Whitehead, of 600 tons, 140 feet long, 31 beam, and 124 deep. Bark Rebecca, for M. M. Freeman & Co., 350 tons» 115 feet long, 26 beam, and 12 deep. Will be launched during July. A brig for Henry Delafield, of 190 tons, 95 feet long, 244 beam, and 9 deep. A brig of 289 tons, for Gomez, Wallace & Co. She is 115 feet long, 26 broad, and 10 deep. Mr. Stack is also rebuilding the clipper ship White Squall into a three-masted schooner, to ton about 850. i ARIEL PATTERSON. Launched. Mr. Patterson has launched, this year, the ship Hurlbut & Co., and now in the Antwerp trade. Also, in May, the three-decked ship Jeremiah Thompson, of 1,818 tons, for S. Thompson & Nephew’s line of packets. She is 218 feet long, 43 beam, and 29 deep. *On the Stocks. The ship City of New York, of the same tonnage and dimensions as the Jeremiah Thompson, for Kingsland & Sutton. A schooner of 250 tons, for Minor H. Keath, for the general freighting business. GREENPOINT YARDS, WM. PERINE. Launched. Jan. 14,—Brig Ciudad Bolivar, in the South Ame- can trade, of 400 tons. Owned by Harbeck & Co. March 2.—Ship Sunnyside, of 800 tons, owned by Calvin Adams. “March 15.—Ship John H. Ryerson, of 1,100 tons, for E. D. Hurlbut’s line of Antwerp packets. April 6.—Ship Henry Harbeck, of 800 tons, for Harbeck & Co. On the Stocks. Clipper ship Francis A. Palmer, of about 1,700 tons, for E. D. Hurlbut & Co. She is 195 feet long on the keel, 40 beam, and_28 deep. Will be launched about the middle of July. A ship of 1,700 tons, 190 feet long, 42 beam, and 29 deep, for Nesmith & Sons. Three ships, of 1,500 tons each, for Chas Sagory & Co., intended for the New Orleans business. Their dimensions are alike, viz.: 180 feet on the keel, 37:6 beam, and 24 deep. The first is expected to be launched in August, and one on each of the follow- A ship of about 1,800 tons, for C. Harbeck & Co., for the general trade. She will be 200 feet long on the keel, 434 beam, 29 deep. Mr. Perine bas also just commenced another ship for Harbeck & Co., of 1,700 tons burthen, for the general trade. SNEDEN & WHITLOCK. Launched. April 21.—The mammoth steamer Metropolis, for the Fall River route. Asa notice of this huge ves- sel has previously been given, it is but necessary to | say that she tons 3,778 on deck, and 2,300 below | the guard deck. Her registered tonnage is 3,200 | tons. She is 350 feet long, and the cylinder of her | engine is 105 inches in diameter. The report is current again that Capt. Jas. Comstock, the popular | commander of the steamship Baltic, will have charge of this vessel. The machinery is from the Novelty Works. This firm also launched in February, the steamer Nelly Baker, of 400 tons, now plying between Nahant and Boston. On the Stocks. A steamboat, of 400 tons, for the Fall River Co. Her length is 172 feet on deck, 25 beam, and 9 deep, and will be fitted with a beam engine by Messrs. Pease & Murphy. A steamboat, of about 800 tons, for Mr. James L. Day, for the Mobile and New Orleans mail service on Lake Pontchartrain. Dimensions:$ 265 feet on deck, 32 beam, 10 deep. Machinery by Pease & Murphy. Asteamboat, of about 900 tons, for New Haven, owned by Captain Peck and others. She is 300 feet on deck, 37 beam, and 12 deep, and will be fitted with a beam engine by Guion and Boardman. A steamboat, for New Bedford, owned by Jos. Grinnell and others, of about 450 tons. She is 186 feet on deck, 27 beam, and 9 deep, and will have ‘on deck, 81 feet; beam, | deep. Machinery by George Birkbeck & Co. @ beam engine from Cunningham & Belknap’s foundry. This firm has also asteamboat under way, of about 760 tons, for partics unknown. LAWRENCE & FOULKS. Launched, ‘The only vessel this firm has launched this spring was the steamtug Young America, in March, of 170 tons, now employed at Albany. George Birkbeck & Co. put in her engines. On the Stocks.’ A steamboat for the Norwich and New London route, of about 1,700 tons, She is 325 feet long, 42 beam, (76 over all,) and 18 deep. The Morgan Works are building her a beam engine, with a 76 inch cylinder, 12 feet stroke. A stenmboat of 170 tons, for towing purposes, 115 feet long, 22 beam, 7 deep. Machinery by George Birkbeck & Co. A stoamboat for the Howton street forry, of about 400 toms. She is 186 feet long, 93 beam, 105 LUPTON & M'DIABMID: Launched. Jan. 20—A steamboat for the Catekill ferry, of | about 125 tons burthen, owned by Mr. C. Beach, pro- | prietor of the Catskill Mountain House. She is fitted | with an oscillating engine, from the Allaire Works. In April a small towboat for P. Morris & Co., for harbor duty, of about 60 tons. On the Stocks. A bark for Messrs. Funch & Meincke, of about | 600 tons burthen, intended for the north of Harope ; trade, She will be launched in about a month, | Dimensions :—140 feet long on deck, 31 beam, and | 20 wide. A barge of about 200 tons, for the Delaware and Hudson Canal ; Capt. Chas. Colgate, owner. EDWARD F. WILLIAMS. Launched. A schooner of 300 tons, for the Wilmington trade, owned by Dollner & Potter, and another of the same tonnage, for Capt. Baker, of Boston. On the Stocks. A bark of 750 tons, 150 feet long on the keel, 32 beam, and 19 deep, for Dollner & Potter. Mr. W. has the hull of the clipper sbip Great Re- public lying at his yard. It is advertised to be sold by auction on the 2th July. JOHN 7. WILLIAMS. Launched, January 10.—A bark of about 600 tons, not yet named, for Messrs. Duiham & Dimon, Nothing on the stocks. ECKFORD WEBB. Launched. May 20.—A ferry boat of 300 tons, for a New Bedford company. June 2.--Clipper ship Stingray, of about 850 tons, for Wakeman, Dimon & Co. On the Stocks. A bark of 350 tons, for Moses Taylor, to be em- ployed in the Havana trade. She is 115 feet long on deck, 28 beam, and 12 deep. HOBOKEN YARDS. CAPES & ALLIBON. March 12.—Schooner Chas. G. Waterbury, 200 tons, for Capt. W. Cook and others. May 12.—Propeller Marshall Nye, about 220 tons, now running between Haverstraw and New York. June 18.—The propeller Potomskia, of 360 tons, for the New York and New Bedford trade. June 13.—Propeller Acorn, of about 200 tons, to ron between Boston and Sandwich. Messrs. Hogg & Delamater supplied the machinery for each of these steamers. Messrs. Capes & Allison have nothing on the stocks. ISAAC 0. SMITH AND 80N. Launched. March 3.—Sloop Olympia, of 55 tons, owned by her builders. March 21.—Steamboat Ocean Wave, of 300 tons, for the Middleton and Shrewsbury Transportation Company. Machinery by Birkbeck, Furman & Co. April 27.—A steamboat for the Southern rivers, of about 60 tons, Machinery from the same foundry. May 20—Clipper ship Tejuca, of 470 tons, for Wm. A. Sale, Jr. June 24—A steamer for the Hoboken ferry, of about 600 tons. Machinery by Cunningham, Bel- knap & Co. On the Stocks. A steamboat, built after the elliptic patent of J. K. Howe, as an experimental tugbsat for the har- bor. She is 200 tons burthen, and owned by W. N. Dougherty. RECAPITULATION, i af Leunched in 1954. 2 13 Now on the stocks 18 19 "qed onthestocka seg M82 9 6 14 1 1 £6,081 The following is a comparison of the amount of tonnage on the stocks at the close of 1853, with that at the present time:— Tons. On the stocks now.. ++ BL3TL On the stocks Dec. 31, 1853.... ++ 7,580 Difference in favor of 1854........ seceeeee 3,784 During 1853 the whole number of vessels launched in New York was eighty, of all classes, and measur ing 56,644 tons. As all the vessels now buildin will probably be launched by the close of the year, the new tonnage set afloat in 1854 will exceed that of 1853 by upwards of 29,000 tons, and this figure may possibly be further increased by the completion of other vessels not yet commenced. These facts must be gratifying to every class— statesman, merchant and mechanic—as evidence of the continued and rapid progress making in a branch of industry that has done so much to ad- vance the commerce of the country and open the eyes of the world to the enterprise and genius of the American mechanic. Our Havana Correspondence. Havana, June 22, 1854, Mr. Thrasher’s Plan for Revolutionizing Cuba— Revolution Not so Near as is Supposed—The Creole Race the Willing Slaves of Tyranny— The Black Warrior Affair—What is to be the Action of our Government?—New Line of Steamers between Havre, Liverpool, and Ha- vana—Is Cuba to be Conquered or Purchased ?— Festival of Corpus Christi—The “ Intermar- riage” Circular—Picture of the New Cuban De- fenders. I have perused the letter of Mr. Thrasher, ad- dressed to Mr. Bennett and published in the New Orleans Picayune, in which he writes about having “a little plan of his own’’ for revolutionizing this island, and asks for assistance to enable him to purchase the Spanish army. Iam not in the confidence of Mr. Thrasher, and therefore have not any knowledge asto what his “little plan” may be, but 1 sm a close observer of the “signs of the times,” and of the course of events in Cuba, and do not hesitate to express my conviction t hat this island is not, at the present mo- ment, as near a revolution as she was last autumn, and that each day that passes she is becoming leas and less so. The Creoles are a miserable and dispirited race. They have become so used to oppre3- sion and tyranny that they bow their heads with meekness at each fresh torture inflicted upon them. Upon my earlier acquaintance with the Creoles of Cuba I confess I had arrived at a different opinion respecting them. I kuew they were tyranuized overby the Spaniards, and from their expressions of hatred of the Spanish race, their love of freedom, and their determination to strive to shake off the bonds with which they were and continue to he oppressed, I felt that a revolution was near at hand; but, alas! for poor humanity, I ave lived here long cnongh to ascertain that these high sounding expressions were mere wind, for I have seen torture upon torture added to their grievous burdens, and-not alone has there not been struck a single blow for freedom, but the complaints against injustice, which erst were uttered 80 bolidiy, are now ecarcely murmured forth in wl rs. AS to “purchasing the army,” as written about by Mr. Thrasher, that T consider to be a matter more eas) to talk or write about than to achieve, and I assign some of the reasons which have led me to arrive at this opinion. I presume Mr. Thrasher's intention is not to buy every individual officer and soldier now in sake] but simply the commanding officers of the seve: regiments. This, though it may seem an easy task, yet I fear will not im reality prove so, because the PR pa) Tp that woul uy terrific, and £0 Cortaia of being inilicted, that it scarcely ap) reasonable to suppose that an en- tire class of men, auch aa those now the subject of 01 , could be ht for any sum of money that could be of them. Let it not be supposed, from what I have written, that I entertain army Gabe, for hte not th my i soldiers in gnc le case; a8 nat men I believe them to be despicable, ‘fighting yet I consider the amor ia glows too Bio termctrers nai 5 aj of the Spanish Somer fe tumatoty follows that T s He if i gE . has transpi during my residence in Cuba, and I am consequent! fully cognizant of all matters pertaining to it. T general opinion entertained here in relation to the modified tone of the President’s proclamation is, that there are some diplomatic negotiations in pro- gress, which, it is hoped, will terminate in the cession of this island to the United States. I fear the ake being Sotine: to ie at conclusion ie great majority of lieve, if Cuba is ever to pethe 9 States, she is only to be won by ing; and that as Spain, or rather Cul offered the most Se) insult to the United States, the present is the “accepted time” fur justice to bare her right erm, and do battle for the cause of lil . What opportunity can be more favorable, now'that France and En; » having a powerful enemy to contend against nearer their own coaate, can neither spare ships nor men to for It be though that the President is desirous of awaiting the return to the United States of the fleeta from the Mediterranean and Japan. This may prudent course and one of wisdom; but it not be forgotten that Spain, aided by her may also-at the same period be @: im concen- 1g their forces at Cuba; and whilst at thie mement a victory may be easily achieved, and the island readily gained by conquest, yet in ax or nine months hence matters may wear a Very different pearance. “If’twete done,” &c. &c. I oe surely, conclude the quctation. The house of Zangroniz, Brothers and pan ar merchants, of this city, have obtained the exclusive pretenses establishing a line of steamships, eight m r, to eteam between Havre and Liverpool and this port. They are to be of from 1,200 to 2,000 tons bu: and not to steam less than eight miles per hour. There are twenty-six rales, by whictr 8S u this line of steamers are to governed, at to the royal decree ting this exclusive privilege, which are published in the Gaceta.of the 17th inst. They are not of sufficient interest to warrant a trans- lation; therefore I will only notice that all the offi- cial dence of the government is to be car- ried ae. and the exclusive privilege is granted for years. This has not appearance that any aces is entertained by these merchants that Cuba will change owners within the period men- tioned. ‘The Isabel, from Charleston, brought the intelli- gence here of the settlement of the Black Warrior rotation the cen of a waite beds vo that ne- ions were in progress for the sale and purchase of Cuba at Washington. If the outrage committed upon the Black Warrior has been so easily settled, unless Cuba forthwith becomes the property of the United States, not only will it be impossible for Americans to sojourn or reside here, from the con- tinued insults that will be eternally offered them, but it will be found that outrage upon outra; will be heaped upon the stars and stripes, until at length: farther forbearance will be impossible, If Cuba cam be purchased, it wiliof course put anend to the evil; yet Iam free to confess that in my humble opinion she might be readily obtained without the sacrifice of so large an amount of treasure as mus¢: necessarily be paid for her; perhaps, however, it may Breve convenient to the Secretary of the Trea- sury to get rid of the superabundant millions of overplus revenue which accumulate so quickly upor his bands. The Spanierds here, however, to a man, assert that the report that any such negotiations are in HA He! is utterly untroe. Their pride will not permit them to believe that Cuba is to be sold. perp tae Ms evening, with several acquaintan- ces, (Spani ;) they all agreed with the idea ex- essed by one of them, “that Cuba might be gained by conquest, but hot by money.” ‘ A recent number of the Diario de la Marina, in writing of the purchase of the Island of Sacote from the State of Honduras, for the burpose of a rail- road, uses tue following significant words :—“ The; must take care that God hty does not it the American eagle to become so powerful as ta rive the Spaniards out of house and home.” Thursday last, the 15th inst., was the sacred feati- val of Corpus Christi. There was one of the most Fee religious processions I have ever witnessed. veral of the streets Saree which it passed om its Caf from or to the cathedral, especially the block: in Calle: de los Officios, between the Callés Ovrapia and Obispo, was tastefully decorated with flowers, flags, and cocoa nut tree branches, and thas ren- dered a perfect bower, in which were seen the bright eyes of many a beauteous Spanish maiden, suffased with tears of religious fervor. ton will remember that I wrote you in the early E of this month, that a circular had been received: er riests of the several charches, authorizing the in e of whites, blacks and mulattos, which had been, apparently with authority, denied, by the Diario dela Marina, H A Fone, theological ips ah @ friend a mine, ‘ag favored me with a copy circular, of which. the following is a i TRANSLATION. His Excellency, the Captein General, in official corres- oodence with the excellentand illustrious Bishop, under te 294 May, 1854, says as followa:— So as to prevent disagreeable and inconvenient dis- turbances which have occurred in white and ple together, between the civil and ecclosias- ities, I have resolved, after hearing and con- sulting his Highness the Pretorial Ai a Let te existing legislation be carried on without any resi wna, only those established by law for people un- der ege, whose marriage shall be suspended until my eu- perior resolution is had, and according to law, whem any nobleman pretends to join a woman of another race. All which I communicate to your knowledge, so as to let you understand that it is not necessary henceforth when white and colored people aesire to be married to- gether that the customary license which was asked and obtained from the Captain-General for these cases; and by these determinations the way of marriago will be more open to people’s accommodation, and also vent men and Women living together without being law- fully married, aa they have been doing for a long time, | Sere they were waiting to obtain the license from he been 0 T communicate this to you by order of E. T. 8, the Archbishop, so that you will know and observe these rules in the chureh under your care, and I request you to acknowledge the receipt of this circular. God progerve you many years, Havana, May doth, 1864. (Signed) = VELALLO. Would it be believed, had we not secn it with our own eyes, that within two days after the date of this circular, the Marquis de la Pezuela should hava authorized a denial cf any such orders having beem issued? Yet such is the fact. Buta Spaniard, lam ron does not consider it an insult to be provela jar. There is a report in circulation that the num- bers of the negroes and mulatto soldicrs are to be doubled; I walked out to the Punta the evening be- fore last to eee them drilled. There were about a hundred and fifty of them,and such a set of trem- bling wretches never before beheld. They are not yet entrusted with muskets. One of the blackest of them shook like a man suffering from ague. Firme diabolo! “ Pe firm, you devil,’ was the word of command given him by the officer who ‘vas drill- ing the company. Such soldiers! I fancy I see them now, running away helter skelter, upon an «nemy coming into sight. POUGHKEEPSIE. Dreavrot Acorpent AND Deatn.—This morn- ing about 11 o’elock, our reporter informed us that a boatman named John Smith had been accidental, shot dead near Yorkville, and the remains to this city. We subjoin the testimony of the som of the deceased, (George Smith), which will farnish asuccinctand reliable history of this melanchol: affair. ‘‘I was on the boat at the time of the acci- dent. Iather came out of the cabin and sat down o a board. Bogie goed he a, ‘George, that 7 langerous e ave gun.’ e gun on the pile of Inmber, the muzzle pointing ‘towards the stern. I snid, yes, you must look out. He them took hold of the fon by the muzzle to pull it out, when he had pulled it about three inches it off, I immediately caught him to prevent him falling into the canal. Mother asked him if he dying. He said he thought he was. Ho about one minute. The gum was loaded for the purpose of shooting ig a. We reside Chippewa, Canada West. er owned the excepting a debt of $60. Our family consists mother and nine children. Father was 42 oa The accident happened near Yorkville. The itnesa’s mother confirmed her son’s ‘> BO far as che had seen the aceident. As ifto ent the horror of this appalling scene, the wife was sc! fering from the effects ef a recent miscarriage, wes taken severely ill inthe watch house, weeplug over the Vs thee! husband. reer of the poor, Mr. , provided suitable per- sons and means for a res; interment of Temains, until the wishes of the are farther ascertained.-- Utica Telegraph June He EE Rak E 5 Ovrracrovus Assauit.—Astwo Potter and Guasalus, residents of West Trey, Be were riding th Cohoes on Sunday, in the ufter~ noon, they were ped by some and & white hat, which one of them wore, was taken from his head and trodden by sn] the Irishmen, renaarke at tl in, # Secaned Know Nothing.” Some, if not the entire would rather meet such men as enemies ia aj fair | of the party, were arrested, and committe? hy field of battle, where I should have no doabt &s to ining a victory, than to attempt to buy or to fribe them; in this Intter case 1 should suspect Phelps for examination . "Nad aaa arty are supposed to he from Regt alban Regioter, June 27. *