The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1858, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 7844. INTERESTING FROM UTAH. Arrtval from Great Salt Lake City of the Last Gentile Merchant—Hie Statement of the Morality of the Mormons—Polygamy— Death the Penalty of Seduction—Treatinent of Gentiles—Federal Officers—Charges of penal Mapes turing Pistols and Gunpowder—Colonel Johnston Well Watched—Brigham ta Bu- stness—The Firm Returns Unconverted— Great Emigration from California to Urah— Indians Saucy and in Arms—TIhe Indian Chief on the War Question, Sc, Mr. Bell, of the firm of Livingston, Kinkead & Co., of Great Salt Lake City, having arrived here within the aet few days, direct from Utah, via California, and being ‘the lest of the “Gentiles” who left that Territory, our re- Porter sought an interview, for the purpose of obtaining wekie>le information on matters 2ad things generally in Mermondom, and submits the following as the substance of em interesting ‘‘talk’’ with that geptieman:— Mr. B. went out to Utah with one of the principals of the rm, in 1840, for the purpose of establishing business re- Jations with the inhaDitants of that Territory. Being we!! seceived, they immediately opened store, and from that ‘ine ti] the 8th November last, with the exception of six months absenco, Mr. B. has been a resident of Great Salt Bake City. From his long residence there, and the nature of hie business, throwing him in contact daily with every ‘lace of citizens, probably no one who has been to Utah bas had better opportunities of forming an opinion of that people, nor could speak with more certainty on the courae @f heir procedure. MORALITY OF THE MORMONS. Of a people, asa community , be represents them henest, sober and very industrions, fully convinced themselves that they are the people of God, and that Brigham is His Prophet. Notwithstanding, there are plenty of persons in the Territory who are far from being ornaments to s>, ciety, or models worthy of imitation, Bome of the rising gencration are fond of a spreo, fun and frolic; not over particular how they raise a shindy nor at whose expense they have it. Of this class there are a sprinkling who be- times forget the wholesome teachings of Father Matthew, ‘Wh all their faults, admitting, he says, the legality of polygamy, there is, ‘taking them all in all,’’ not a more ‘moral community in the world than is to be found in ‘Weed, nor indeed any £0 moral, anywhere that he knows a. POLYGAMY. ‘The “peculiar institution” is still in its infancy, and some irregularities, doubtless, occur now and again. ‘Seme of the fair sex have not got sufficiently acquainted with the traces torun easy, and will have their hours of eacnese; but, as a general thing, the “sisters” have as wwech faith ip the rightoousness and divinity of the princi- ple ef polygamy as the “ brethren,” and therewith are eontonted. ‘Scenes’? that we outside barbarians would waturally expect, are of very rare occurrence. The patri- erah seoms to enjoy as much peace at home as the * bachelor’ monogamist. DEATH THE PENALTY OF SEDUCTION. Prostitution, or seduction, is not tolerated in the Terri- tory. Death is the penalty for adultery, for both parties, ‘Bbere have doubtless been transgressors who have es- caped; but the non-cxecution of the law has been, proba- Diy, more to avoid difficulty with the general government ‘han from a want of will to carry it through. Should the Mermons be able to assert their independence now, and be ome a separate people from the United States, or become m severeign State of the Union, the law against the adulte- rers will doubtless be honored in the observance. TREATMENT OF @ENTILES. Ooteiders, or “Gentiles,” have not been subjected to abues or annoyance on account of negative faith in Mor- mena, The troubles between tho Gentiles and the Mor- - gpens have sprung from mevidling, unnecessarily aod un. called for on the part of the former. Many had come to ‘tan with (he lea that the new faith and ‘peculiar insti vation” were matters which everybody bad « right to criticise, talk abont, joke about, ridicule and oppose, and auch have ‘evariably got themselves into trouble; bu ethore who have gone there, and who have regarded Mor moniem and polygamy as matters: [ne | t the Mor- mone, and atiended to their ows affaics, have lived in peace and heen respected by the community. That it dice exists against Gentiles in general ie very certain, bas vo practical resulte, if taey mind their owe bust Bese. FEDERAL OFFI Mr, B. cays that be has seen seen them leave. He has watched their pro: ever took part for or against them there; ani purposes to pursue the rame course. Some fed eere were much respected by the Mormons, and they bad always amicable intercourse with each other; hence be infers that al) might have bad the same ex noe. A federal officer who would go there without pi ice ‘agains: the people and attend strictly to his own by would have no difficulties ; but if he began to meal Mormoniam, his peace was at an end, No name nor pos! tion could shelter him from the contempt of the comma- aity. If the Mormons were attacked and they de: @kded on retaliation, they could make the piace “too how’ for the comfort of the offender; and it is pot at all uniikely that before the affair euded (he singed against would become the sinner, Mr. B. thinks {t |x a pity that } commisions wore not font to Utah to fmveatigate the charges preferred against the Mormons and thore preferred by the latter against some of the United Btates ofiicers uch interesting information would have been gathered. The fact should not be concenied from the public that the commencement of difficaities has al gost invarisbly sprang from personal matiere—not off) om CHARGES OF MURDER. Mr. Bel! has 50 doubt of the good faith of some of the vecent officials in proferring charges against the Mormon » auch grave charges as those of the mur unison, of Col. Babbett, and of poisoning , preferred by Drummond, be considers agaist the imputation of such the door of Mormons. for doubting the murder by the Indians. far from the ‘mons, and under citcnmatances which demonstrate that it was entirely an Indian affeir. At Jadge Shaver’s death Mr. R. was called on the Coroner's }, and there were no grounds for the insinuation of the SZ Ddetng poisoned the Mormons, hor were any euch expressed or entertained by any of the jary, or cognivant of the circumstances attending bis COMMISSIONERS EXPRCTED. of Br Young and the inha- With & view 10 preventing the effusion Mr. B. bad a lengthy interview with Brigham just to bie departare, and assures us that euch wae of the atampeding cattle, &o. Brigham that through the winter the government and Con- grees will have time to consider the matter thoroughly ano, if thes wich, withdraw the troops and send tn special commissioners. To an investigation they would never have objected, and he thinks they will not even now ob ject; but to an army entering ir valleys, under such ‘circumatances = oe ane and sooner than ey wil And if overpowered 8 and take tothe mountains Sonte have thought Brigham’s discourses were for effect ‘of Utah, but our informant thinks to the con- ,and considers that Brigham’s works eustain bis NO PREPARATIONS FOR BURNING. The people are devoid of fear touching the future. ‘Tey are in hopes that there will be no fighting: but if & must come, that victory will perch on the banners of the Sainte, Nothing bas been done by way of pre tion for the burning. Brigham hae coumelied the im oll the settlements to sow, " he came as veunl, and he attends to MOUNTAIN RETREAT. This going to the mountains has been learned from the Indians The Mormons could never whip the Indians when they retired to the mountains: so now that they are the arm: sasuke exter burn ail their i (riendly, the red skins bave taught their Mormon bi \. ren jarfare, and there are numerous places, as where they could retreat and no ariny reach eho canon, which is considered the genotiet for Colooel Johnston's army, ie really nothing 4 with many canons leading oot from Sat lake pu 7 beyond which the Mormous will doubtiess take THR ARMY OF DEFENCE. ‘Three thousand armed Mormons are in Ficho canon, where they have plenty timber for fuel and for building ehantics; many of which they have erected for their com- fort doring the winter. Ti is not intended that they should et any time go out and bave a fair stand ue debt with the wer it must be, gueriiia will fashionable: The “ boys b's Mga 2 life, and would play « good part at guerilla watiare, This trip to the mountains rk them opportunity of exhibiting their tact and willingness to serve the cause, without 0 them would have remained in the tack grou : yo &4 come, and perhape forever. Meatseans General Welle dons the cocked hat aed risee, gold cpaiuletts, gold tinsel ft A a ei Sra down the pan, the spurs also do somotning bry ring. His have their military ornamenta tions, and cut quite a dashing in the moun Sethe greater portion of the aftay en ordney asey im iT fe greater = V4, ‘my nary dress MAKUPACTURING PISTOLS AND GcNrowDER. Shortly before Mr. Bell's departure he visited the Ar mory, where moghauics wore busy im the manufactury of MORNING EDITION—TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1858. revolvers. They were turning out Colt’s hoister revolvers at the rate ot 6 per week. The Mormons were quite pleased with Mmarufacture of this article, and consider it equal, at least, to Colt’s, They baye often tried, unsuccessfulty, the manufactare of gunpowder, but they have now over their difficulties. In Octobera man company was formed, and an e: cellent sample of the article had been presented bho ham and met with his |. Before they require ft, jn the spring, they will bave it in abundance, COL, JOMNBTON WELL WATCHED. ‘The commander of the expedition wil! not be able to steal a ag ole ag them. Scouting parties are out im every dir . From the mountsing roi the west and south sides of the camp of the expedition the ew oe scouts cai see ail that is going on wit incu risk. The redonbtable Porter well told Mr. Beli he and his oc ei | stood on the mountains by the side of which Ione) Alexander was marching his command on the Fort Hall route, and so near that could have thrown rocks upon the troops passing. An express leaves the neighborhood of Bridger every Cire an account of the move- mentgof the expedition 1g the (sy, and Brigham he: it at h's breakfast table the next morning, and everytring of note ic communicated to the people from his office. BRIGHAM IN BUSINESS. The firm had extensive business trausactions with Brigham—from rst to last ably to the amoun of $500,000. They speak him as an honorabl ‘Duemess man, whose word or honor céunot be ques- tioned. An attempt bad been made by some ie8 to trouble the Gentile stores, but immerliatel; tae intelligence reaching Brigham, he and Gepere! Wells came ‘and gathered al! the informauon they could, and the fol- lowing Sunday denounced from the stard the conduct of the jers,and predictions bave since been uttered against all who may be found guilty of stealng, even from the army. * we FIRM per sar Leet las ir. Bell reports that during hie stay of nearly nine years among them he bas had no difficulty wih the Mormons, though he was doubtless regarded asa full bicoded Gen- tile, of whom they could entertain no hope, further -han he might yet have the Priviiege of being boo black or teamster to some one of hie Utah acquaintanc in “The Kingdom to come.” When the firm went in 1849, they told Brigham that tbey hai come for pusiness—wished to bave nothing to do with Mormonism, did not want reached to them, and having stuck to their text, they Wwe returned to the States as great Gentiles as when they left for Zion. GREAT EMIGRATION PROM CALIFORNIA. Business arranged. ovr informant. with his lady and child, clerks of the store and others—in a!! 16 men and 4 women—left on the sth November, by the southern route for California. They met the November mai. 10 mules enst of Rio Virgins, and with it seven wagons returning to Salt Lake from the lead mines, heavily loaded with precious lead for the ‘Army of Defence.’’ How many wagons had been on the same errand cur informant could not say, but it is very probable that they were paithor the frst por tne last. Two days after, about the middle of the Rio Virgin, the company met five or six wagons with Mormon emigrants from San Bernardino, with horse and mule teams. They were well, coptented, bappy and evthusiastic about going home to Zion. Two days after @ larger company of Mor- movs from San Francisco was met with, in & sim‘lar pori- tion and frame of mind, singing the songs of Zion's deli- verapee by the way. On Mohave river ® company with 10 or 12 wagons wae met. They had fine mule teams, and were from the upper c: '—propabdly from the ciggings. They had in addhtion to their teams a ine drove ot 160 borses. Twenty miles onthe Mobave they meta company with 20 wagons, and came up on the same evening With a company and 34 or 18 wagons. Next evening, at the head of the Mohave river, they came upon several companies in camp, with probaply 20 wagons. The emigrants seemed well, and ap- peared ee who had deen in comfortabie ciroum- stances. if wagone were very heavily loaded With creature comforts and probably well supplied for the assistance of Zion, as the colony at San rdiao was among the wealthy Mormons, and at such a tee the pen see ie pot expected to be tied in a napkim and id in the ground. Every dime is w be consecrated to the purchase of redempuon! Mr. Bell’s company passed next morning over the Sierra Nevada mountains with much difficulty, owing, in & great measure, to the large number of Mormon em> grants who were to be met with all the way from the mountains to San Bernardino. Probably there were from fifteen hundred to two thousand persons met with on this The whole settlement was in motion. , who had been before lukewarm and expected to aposiatize, surprised the Mormon authorities by selling ont and tak: the route for Salt Lake. The call for the “Defence Zion” has met with a vigorous response in the putaide setiiemente, and the emigrants have taken the road with enthusiasm. The wrongs in Missouri and Llinois warm3 the blood of those who suflered there or lost relatives in the troubles in those States: in fact, the present move- ‘uent is not the labor of ope man or of the leading men: % is the movement of the peopie. They think they have deen trampled pon and that further endmission to injas- tice would draw upon them tbe just indignation of Hoaven. INDIANS SAUCY AND IN ARMS. This company was provided with passes, but notwith- sianding had great difficulty to persuade “ brother Ka- nosh,” the Indian chief, tat all was right. Kanosh was in excessive bad humor, and his band was very much excited. The polaoning of the springs of water, causiug the death of several Indi@Me, is too true. Several of the California emigrants bad been Killed in retaliation; but the Indians were jar from being satiated in vengeance. Brig- bam counselled the company to engsge interpreters, and get the ase'stance of the Bishops in the neighborhood of the Indians, which was wholesome advice, for even with their assistance and Brigham's papers Kanoeh was no mere than satisfied. Mr. Heil had frequently seen the Chief at Salt Lake city, and had been on shaking bauds intumacy with bim, but with it all, on this occasion, he war very cold and even suspected that Brigham's passes had been forged. They made him what presents of Disukets, shirts, tobacco, &e., they conkt spare, and he escorted them for two days through the dangers of the road. Kanosh was dressed as a citizen, but the baud was cloth xd in Indian fashion. They wore mounted on good horsss, and had Gne rifles n aidition to their bow and arrows. THE INDIAN CHIEF ON THE WAR QUESTION. Kanosh had a word t say ox the Utah difficulty. « Washington,” said he, meaning (Mr. Buchanan,) ‘would pot hke Mormons ani Indians to kill Americans; why should Washington send Americans to kill Mormons and Indians’? On Mr, B. assuring Kanosh that he would ad- vise Washington to let Mormons and Indians alone, be seemed amazingly pleased, and, bis services rendered, Le’ parted in peace, ¢ heavy demand of two thousand dollars for the pro- tection of that compaay on the trip from Great Salt Lace to Low Angeles, as reported by the Los Angeles Star, waa @ m stake or misrepresentation; that igure was named as the cost of the trip. ‘The interpreters charged high enoug's unquestionably; but they ought to be fairly represented. Mr. Beil reports a strong prejudice against the Mormons in California, Mr. Bell found the Indians very favorably impressed towards religious peopie, of at least professors of religion. ‘The Mormons bad their services morning and evening and asked a blessing on their food before partaking. The other emigrants who were strangers to this observance of the Mormons, were marked as ‘no good,” and found the route to Cutoroia @ dangereee road to travel. 2 fact it Was necessary & Mormon or appear to be one, to on through the bands of Indians. , noes and a considerable number of others were favorable to the Mormons, as, in fact, very many of them bave been baptized into the Mormon faith, et home of the tribes are not counted upon as steady ds. Mr. B. relates that onl: emigrants. They did so, killed some ana returned ‘with considerable i. The Indians had broadcloth for themselves, and » sating, ehawls and gew-gawe for their equawe, with which they immediately clothed them- welves. vengeance against the stil! unsa- uated, they threatened to attack the Mormon settlement at Box Eider, and {t was only after Lieutenant Colonel Kimball ® com of the military under his com- mand got there that Indians could be treated with The Indians demanded some beeves and got them before peace was established. Parson Browxiow's Lecrurns —The Rey. Mr. Brown- Jow, the noted Methodist parson and editor, of Kaoxville, Tenn., baa commenced his great lecture expedition through the Southern and Northern States. Some 0! tho Southern papers say be will make the black philanthro- pista wriggle in their chairs when h« gets among them. His style i peculiar, ag will be seen from the following reference to hie lecture in New Orleans: — Tn giving a bi of the church diMcuities North aod South, which have to a complete sundering of all rela- tions between them, he remarked that he was acquainted with many of his own church, abot) in the North, but be had no sort of confidence in the best of ‘, Pious portion of abolition society was, no doubt, the beat Portion of it, but in even that he had no confidence what- ever; bis church had separated, the South from the North, but he hazarded in assorting that the Southern Ucn was doing more for the temporal and eternal wel eof the negro “than all the shriekers out of etl?” th py * abolitionist would enter his church on * 8 face as lovg as the moral law,” descant aud bewatl the aud miseries 1 upon the down trodden sons of Africa, and on the following day, swindle Loutseus nope ost atte renee ences ornament on the head of his walking stick, and do't in the name of the lord. © ‘When Ixetto Heaven, continued the reverend gentieman, ‘where I ox, to go after my death, if i find 4 regular built abolitionist there, I shall conclade that he has l @ frend . oputen, 0 nite pom se, clorkeeper; for, in my and more buginess in our Father's Kingdom than Com. ingfhad in Nicaragua when he captured the fineusnere’ —— Supreme Court—First Part, Before Hon. Judge Slosson, ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURIES—CARRLESS DRIFTING. Fra, 22—John ©, Hunt ve. The New York Consolidated Stage Company.—The plaintiff in this case is proprietor of fn hotel near the South ferry, and complains that on the : PRICE TWO CENTS. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. ‘The Celebration of the One Hundred and ‘Twenty-sixsth Anniversary of that Bvent— Half a Dosen Military Parades—The United Order of Americans at the Academy of Musie—The Young Democracy in the City The one hundred and twenty-sixth anniversary of the Dirthday of George Washington was celebrated with con- siderable éclat in this city yesterday, notwithstanding the mapy drawbacks which it was feared would make the celebration a failure, The Common Council, in a at of economy that does them very little credit, and which might be better exercised on kome ovher occasion, refused to make any appropriation for the observance, and neglected to issue @ programme of arrangements, so thatthe various military processions were all ‘pdependent of each other, and what might have been an imposing array, if brought together, was scat- tered in regiments and companies in various parts of the city, to the great annoyance of the crowds who turned out two see the dieplay. The iamentably filthy condition of the streete, the intermission of the ustal parade of the Untted Order of Americans, and the threatening weather, al! consptred to dampen the ardor of those who wished to do honor to the day, but notwithstanding all these unfavorable circumstances the observance of the day was creditable to our citizens, and prove that they have not forgotten the great, wise and good man w whom our country owes g0 much. The municipal and national flags wore hoisted on the Oity Mal} in the morning and the nattonal colors adorned ail the eaping io ihe bes and every earn cone quence in . Too transparency represent \- ington was not im front of the City Hall ae ie ueval on all national holi¢ays, and as if in keeping with the pany geet ps of the city officials the city arms fiying from the roof of the City jt was torn in several places apd presented a very dilapidated appearance &s st flattered: in the breeze. make matters look as ridiculous as poettio; nome the City Hall, the young urchine who collected to see the’ parade, having nothing better to do, made a dead set at the brown stone statue of Washi in frowt of the Gall, and managed to spot it all over with snow bails; one of the eyes was completely closed with snow, and but little of the brown stone Was visible when ‘the military arrived When the Seventy-first regiment was on the ground, one young American Was seated on the hoa of the statue and seemed to enjoy the scene from his elevated position very muck. During all this time nothing was done by the policemen to put & stop to these exuberant manifestations of the arch and amiable disposition of the young Ameri- cans. THE MILITARY PARADE. ‘The Veteran Corps of 1776, Lieutenant Bowen commant ing, assembied at the Arsenal in White «(rect shortly ve- fore noon, and with three field pieces marched to the Bat- tery, escorted by the second company of Washington Continentals. A salute of thirty-two guns was fired on the Battery, after which the Veterans returned to the Arsepal and dismissed. This corps is not to be confounded with the Veterans of 1812, who are a very different body. The Seventy eixers turned out forty-five strong, and are are spectable looking ody. men. The Veterans of 1812 assembled in the Morcer House in the morning, and marched to the City Hall, where they arrived about noon. The poor old men looked quite tee- ble, and altogether presented a very motley appearance Some were in large coats and others in dress coats; afew had cocked hate, and few more had belts; some carried canes and others swords, and r the old men looked anything but well cared for. They wore followed by a crowd of and stopped at every place where on a former occasion they had been well treated, and pre. sented arma. On arriving at the City lial! they were marched into the Governor's Room, when one of the city Councilmen, out of his own pocket, provided them with @ cold collation. Here were severally introduced to Mayor Tiemann, who he was glad to see them, and ebook hands with the old gentlemen one after another. At the conclusion of these exercises the Veterans were marched ‘back to the Mercer House, where they dis- m About 2 o'clock the Washington Grays, Righth regi- Col. " tata. the manual of arms the regiment was formally reviewed by May or Tiemann assisted in that duty by Lis clerk, J. 3. Auld, Gen. Hall, Peter C ‘and & number of the mem- ders of the “ommon Council. ’For a more regimental pa rade the appearance of the Washivgton Graye was very imposing as they wore drawn up in line flanked on each side by the troopers, whose bright hel mets © much effect to the scene. After the re view, which was very creditable, the regiment marched up Broadway to the Washington statue, whore the men were drawn up ix line, and yave uine cheers. We learn ‘that the new piece of music taat was dedicated aod pre sented by the Eighth regiment, Washingion Grays,of New York, to the Second regiment of Boston, was played for the first time for the regiment yesterday. They also turned out for the iirst time in their new uniform, which they adopted afer the Fighth regiment, Washington Grays, it being eo much admired both for beanty and ser- ‘vice when the regiment was at Boston on the 17th of Jane inet, participating in the celebration of the battle of Bunker Lill!” We are glad to learn that not only the Fizhth rogi mett but other military organizetions are improving, giving greater confidence in the soldiery, and creating a stronger arm of defeuce both to life and property. In the evening the armory of the Washington Grays, corner of Broome and Centre streets, was ‘luminated. The American Guard, 71st regiment, Col. Vosburgh, who will rank with our best city military, alsd paraded on their own responsibility, and were reviewed by the Mayor in the Park. They did hot parade as many muskets as was expected, bui their drill was splondid, and deserved the approbation it received in the Park. Later in the day the Seventh regimont, Natiooal Guards, Col, Duryea, made their appearance in the lark, where the ceremony of review was gone through with by the authorities. The ranks were well filled considering the state of the streets, and the marching, despite the im- pediments, was superb. There were a'so several minor parades. The Washing ton Continentals turned out and marched maofully througn the sioppy sireets. The Young American Gnard, with — 100 muskets, also had a parade, and looked vory well. It was a pity that the several regiments were not under one com }, ae then the «turn out’? would have been much more satisfactory to the public. The Highland Guard, Captain B. G. Megie, of Hoboken, celebrated the anniversary by a parade in this city and Jersey Gity in the afternoon, and cloring tne day witha urn) collation at Hoboken. They paraded about 40 murkets, and were accompanied by Robertson's band. A Jersey City they were ‘Gen. James T. Hatfela, of the Hu json brigade, and Col. Gregory and staff, of the fecond regiment. They made sn ga appear ance and attracted considerable . FESTIVAL OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRACY. An association com posed of the moet active young men among the leaders of the administration party in this city, and calling themselves the Young Democracy, celebrated the anniversary of Washington’s birth day, by a bail and supper at the City Assembly Rooms, last evening. They Promised the public something extra in this festival, and the performance more than realized the promise. n fact it was the most suecessful affair of the kind given this season, with the single exception of the great Calico ball at the Academy of Music, ‘The splendid salle was entirely thrown open for the oc- casion, together with the ym all forming a upon than any other hall were decorated lavishly, but with rare taste and dis- crimination, and the ensemble on entering was roal- the head of the room was a i. yo of cannon mourkets, rume and other warhke imploments, over which was a bust of Washington, frouting a flag of stara. Around this fiag and extending from ing to the floor, was pinced small banners, bearing the arms of the several § 5 with omblomatic and patriotic devices, Among them the most conspicuous were the motwoes— POLIO POLE OO ROLE POOOPDODLOMOOLIOLIEDD PEPE EDIE HE Resistance to tyranny is obedience to Gor, ; neserenenenneneere: etd nerecesncere re tts @® And, evovorseeeceoscecccanooeececeneeese ne ceeesetethtt The Union must and shall be preserved i ‘The front of the orchevtra waa also splendidly deco- rated with fags, banners and patriotic devices, among POOOOODOLE DEDEDE TE PDOOEDPIOOLOLEDLLD DID PDLEP DDD PD which the word PODOPE IE POLE ILE OLOOEILIEIEIDLE LEAD AODE LE HE +t rt ® Wasiixatoy POOL IOLOCO LOCO LODE POLL LOLI OD PEPE POOP EDLE DEDEDE ME was the moat conepicvoue. On either side were the names and Gates of the several battles of the revolution. Around the room were mottoes, taken from Washington's farewe address, warning his countrymen against sec- tional parties, and all interwoven with the American calore. The reoma were denesly crowde! with the ras mocrats and their lady relatives and friends, wi tollets it would take the pen of a Jenkins to do justice to. ‘the ri artia ie i", he rich and artia ic decorations, the brilliant lights and the exquisite totlets of the ladies made up a roene that the above mentioned individual would have pronounced “hewilderingly beautiful.” Among the guests were & number of military mon, members of the Seventh, Eighth and Seventy first regi ments, whose uniforms’ added not a little to the bril 1 of the sceng It was at first proposed to bave speaking at the cupfer table, but the committee, with a regard for their guests whieh cannot be too highly com. mended, put a stop to any demonrtration of that kind, ond the orators, if there were any, were compelled to keep their orations for their own private editlvation. Al ‘ther the first festival of the Young Democracy war Fo successful that they have determined to repeat it every 224 of February. The success of the affair ie in most part due to the efforts of Douglas Taylor, L. F. Harrison and the committee with which they acted. THE ORDER OF CHITED AMERICANS AT THR ACADE- MY OF MUSIC. Tho 126th birthday of Waehington was celebrated yes. terday by the Order of United Americans at the Acatemy of Music. Long before the hour appointed (2 o'clock P. M.) the house was crowded. The stage was occupied by the invited guests, the reverend clergy, the ofllvers, past officers, members of the Arch Chamber of the United States, and achorus from tho New York Harmonic %o- ciety. The exercises were opened by a few introductory remarks from Charles E. Gtldersiesve, who introduced the Rey. J. B.W. Wood, Arch Grand Chaplain, Mr. Wood offered up afervent prayer; after which the programme ‘wes proceeded with in the following ordei ‘The “Singular Affray” at Astoria. THR PaRTIRG IN COURT—FULL PARTICULARS OF THE DIFFICULTY—STATEMENTS OF THE AFFAIR AS OB- TAINED FROM THE FRIENDS ON BOTH SIDES, RTC. ‘The case of Mr. Lemuel Wella and Mr. Jacob M. Coope came up yesterday morning before Justice Morris, ia the Astoria Court House. The charge of assault and bauery was made by Mr. Wells against Mr. Coope and his daugh- tor, which charge the latter met by a counter charge of the samo character against the former. Mr. Parsons ap- peared for Mr. Coope and daughter, and Mr. Upton for Mr. Wells, The separate cxamination of his clients was Cegee Candnntehe os oases “whose “Almighty” demanded by Mr. Parsons and opposed by Mr. Upton, wer. who insisted that thoy were joint partners in the commis- Allegretto) And it a leader — we York Harmonie doolety. pe sion of the same offence. Mr. Upton insisted that as the witnesses were present the examination should proceed, and that the parties be committed or discharged forthwith. Ae Mr. Parsons, however, would not withdraw his objections, the case willcome up this morning before the County Judge at Hompetoad, who will decide upon the merits of the point in controversy. ‘The account of the case which was published tu yester- day’s Herat, and which having been obtained from hear say was incorrect in some particulars, created an unusual degree of interest in the legal proceedings. Tho court house was crowded, and Broadway, as the streot on which it ts erected is called, never had #0 many persons im it atonetime. The parties in the case were, a5 a supposed, objects of the most intense curiosity. Mr. Goope is a respectable and very mild look ing old gentleman, between sixty and seventy years of Fis daughter, Miss Coope, is a young lady about of the West, j08@ banner of stars o’er & world is unrolled. ‘The oration usual on this occasion was then delivered; after which the concert was continued, as follows Solo and Qhorus,. Music—Red, White and Bue... Wallace’s brace band occupied the o-chestra, and their ) oo rpg was excvedingly good. ‘The choruses of the ic Society were received with great favor by the large audience. Miss Hattie Andem’s solo was loudly uded and cncored. Mr. Samuel Hall announced that he had received letters from Kdward Everett, Washington Irving, ¢x Governor Gardner, ex.Governor ry Winter Davis and numesous other eminent men, bat as there was t> be an opera in the Academy that night, he would not occupy time by reading them. The concert ‘was conducted by Mr. 8. F. Bristow, who presided at the ‘The ay of the house was very striking and rd three years of of prepossessing rance heautiul, The Continental in full uniform, oeupied the | and retiring and modest demeanor Thor boing in 7 mee ae a juette, is baie Mhroughout the her expression indicative of the character which the part she ia stated to have played in tho assault would load a person toexpect. She bears, however, the unmistuke: able trace of a biack eye, raring, that if she was not an ‘sailant sho was certainly one of the assaulted party. As ge are two sides to the story, however, we nt the pa jularsas they have been obtained from the moat re- COR from parties who ought to bo fy ac quainteaS with them, leaving the public to judge of the merits of the whole affair \C@PONT, OY THE AFPRAY AS OBTAINED PROM THE FRIENDY OF Se “OOPE. Mr. Coope is the faher of Louis® and Jane Coope, who are twin sisters of he age of 23. Louise has resided with her father all her ‘ifeé, and wo® Aesites with him; while Jane bas from her birth been of unsound \f not im- decile mind, without sufficient understanding to deal with ordinary transactions of life, and has been the subject oF extraordinary care and solicitude. Soon after she arrived at the age of ten years it became apparent, from her ox treme impulsiveness, excitability and recklessness of tem- perament and want of self control, that she must be pro- vided for in a diferent manner from the rest of the family. After much and solicitous inquiry, and careful investiga- tion, it was ¢ecided to try the seclusion and attentive care of a scheol connected with one of the convents of this coutnry, @ course which was advised by physicians and and friends. Ase her mother soon after died this course was adopted and proved to be a wise one in the promotion of her physical and mental welfare aud happi- ness, She became, it is said, much attached to her toachers and new home, and toh it reluctantly to make ber oe one) visite to her fether’s family. She bas con Uinued bappy and cooteuted in the school 'and as a board- or in the Convent of the Sacred Heart, near W’hilacclpnia, for some eight or ten years paSt, but has never becu ro sirained of her Mberty more than tho other scholara, and hag not been intended for noviciate. Her care and tul- tion bave been altepded with great expense to her father, which bas aiways been frooly furnished to the extent of house, ery ole unusual brilliancy to the scene. There could not have been less than {1,000 people present. WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY IN BROOKLYN ‘The natal day-of Washington was celebrated in “ls city yesterday by a military digplay, and the exhibit® of the national flag from the City Ball and other publietildings: of the city. The boats of the Union Ferry Comauy were decorated with fags, as well as were most of the shipping at the docks. About ten o’clock the Ith regiment, N. Y. S. M., Col. Jesse C. Smith, paraded the principal streets, and entered the City Hall park by the east gate. After forming in line they were reviewed by the Mayor and several members of the Common Council, after which they | ene out of the park, and entering by the west gate honored the Mayor with a marching salute. They numbered about five hundred muskets, and presented a fine Sa The review over the regiment paraded through the principal streets of the city, and dismissed at their armory about one o'clock. This was the only mili- tary or civic display of the day, the Order of United Ame- Ticans and other societies not parading. THE CELEBRATION IN WILLIAMSBURG. Several of the military companies of the EFastern dis- trict turned out yesterday to join the parade in the Western district, in honor of Washington’s birthday. The flags from the varions public buildings and the ferry boats Were howsted, and business was suspended at the Police yurte. CELEBRATIONS ELSEWHERE. CELEBEATION A” RICHMOND, VA.—INATOURATION OF THE STATUB OF WASHINGTON. Ricamosp, Feb, 22, 1858, The celebration of the anniversary of Washington's birthday, and the inauguration of the statue of Washing- procuring every reasoaable want aad luxury. Mr. Weils, ton, was @ grand affair. The procession moved at ten | who has resided at Astoria for some two years, and who o'clock, and notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the | 8 4 man of some ififty-fvo years and upwards, was intro- weather, made a magnificent display. Governor Wise, in | “eed to Mr. - to poms voange Smcggy h f — the name of Virginia, welcomed the visiters. J. R. qquaintance and flattering atientions to Mr. Coope and faini- Thompson delivered an ode, and Senator Hunter the | ly, Mr. Wells, about the 24th of January last, requeste 1 oration. of br. Coope to give him letar of introduction ‘his ughter Jane, a request w ir. Coope is said to have Mr. Hunter's speech was eloquent, and was well re- perempuorily and emphatically declined, and repeated ceived. The statue was saluted by the artillery and the | that Jane was of infirm —, was Cire goggle take cheers of the multitude. Hon. Robert @. Seott made an wy elegant address. The Masonic coremomes were highly care of , herself, would not interesting and impressive. Gereral Scat reviewed the any calla from strangers, and that he would Sol cn ea account permit Mr. Weis to call on ber. To this Mr. Wells replied that he could see her without such introduction, and would make the atwmpt—that he never failed in his undertakings Coops, however, knowing the regulations of the institution, pajd litsle wt): tention the threat; but abou! a woek afver, Mr. Wells, it appears, called anu said be bad eeu Jane for a few mo ments, and presented a letter from her to him. Mr. Coope then Genouuced the conduct of Mr, Wells j Calling as unprincipied aad detiguing, and assure | that it would be stopned. Mr. Coope further © tor be written to the Lady Saperior, stating th and hie Sieaporoval of the visit of Mr. Wells an: statement he bid mate use of Wo see ber, and requoated that no futuré calls should be received. Mr. Welle, on bia visit, told Jane he should come again on the Ltn of February, and meautine seco her ap elegant present. H» rubeequently sent her a prevent of a workbox of some valnc, and with it a Jeter to Jane, in waich he spoke of baving delivered her letter to ber father, aust of the great kindness with whicn he and it had been re- ceived, ant how pleased her father was with it all, an with his pregonting the mift. The Lady Superior beta: Tonight there is a general illumination, and the city looks as if in @ blaze of light. No accident occurred. There were probably 15,000 persons present. The pro- gramme was fully carried out, and everything was perfectly successful. THE CBLEBRATION AT WASHINGTON. Wasmxcrox, Feb. 22, 1858, A number of mulitary companies paraded the streets to day, notwithstanding the slushy streets, in honor of the npiversary of Warhingtou’s birthday, and flags were displayed from the shipping and public buildings. THE CELEBRATION AT BALTIMORE. Barrmtonn, Web. 22, 1858. The Masons here celebrated the anniversary of Wash. ia so dia ingtoa’s birthday in an approprinte manner. fon. advised by the letter from Mr, Coope, examined the rence M. Keitt, of South Qurolina, tectured here this | ter and box, according to the rules of the school, and re evening. | turned them to Mr. Coope Welle, however, went agvla, as appointed, on the Uth of February, but was reine admittance, when he stated that Jane was bis detrotied, having engaged hersclf to him during thelr tirst short in’ jew, and he claimed her as such. Hor father, he is THE CRLEGRATION AT NEW ORLRANS. New Orns, Fob, 22, 1868 ‘The weather bere to day was extremely unpleasant an. in consequence the anniversary of Wachingtou’s birta- day was only tolerably celebrate’, The bauks in the city did nat open their doors CELEBRATION AT LOUISVILLE. | achers or toxtron, as her temporary guardiaas appoint- by hitn, and he would procure her release in some way by his threats and conduct for the safety of the girl, wrote Tovrsvinr, Ky., Feb, 22, 58. of the firet call of Mr, Wells, and how he succeeded in The anniversary of the Birth of George Washington was | gaining access to Jane, by saying thas he was . 7 an old friend of th wily, and had ca'ied at her colobraved bere to-day by the parade of the military end particular request, and then only for afew mo an iinpoeing procession, The butchers tarae: out tu large , sated that they must dismiss Jane, and return her numbers, The stores were generally closed, and every- | to her Iriende, which they would do on a named. She alterwarde returned to the care of her friend#, when related in perfect childlike simplicity al! ehe' could seem to remember of the interview, saying that be pleases her by his gentioness ani coms" fase promises of Magnilicence if to marry him. When the true facts of the case were told her, she expressed with the same bie and simple torror ber dislike to him, aying she never wished thing wore the appearance of a holiday. THE CRLEBRATION AT ALBANY. Aunaxy, Feb 1898, Washington's birthday was celebrated with mnuch spirit here. The Seventy sixth and Twenty fifth regiments, Colonels Harcourt and Bentley, were out in fall force. ‘ y, ‘ see him again, and begging not to be taken An address was delivered by Col. Wm. A. Jackson. The | 1, ‘Lor tather's Louse, for fear of meeting him. celebration closes to-night with the clegant anmual \e¥ Mr. Wells, after the 20th, in which he learned of the Burgesses corps. be course taken with bie gift and lett@®, sent ‘THE CRLEBRATION IX 1OsTos. » letter to Mr. Coope demanding that they be returned to vane or be delivered to him, saying that he ehoald return Lowtoy, Foo : them to Jane, and telling Mr. Coope for the first time that The snniversary of Washington's birth iay was ob. | he had engaged himself to Jane in the interview he haa, and apologizing for not telling it to bim when he saw him on bis retorn from the first visit. Mr. Coope on the 18th inst. and a day or #0 after the receipt of the letter, having corasion to Visit the village of Astoria / make some store purchases, set out for that purpose in company with bir daughter Loulaa in a carriage. While pasmipg through the streets of the village they saw Mr. We'ls and their carriage. Mr. Coope bailed him and stated that he wished tw deliver the box to him. Mr. Wells, however, declined to receive it then aud requested Mr. Coope to call ou him At bis Loose in aboot Dalf an hour. Mr. Coope ao cordingly went there with bia danghwr Louisa. On eutering the house Mr. Wella closed and jock- ed the door behind them, put the key ia his pocket, and commenced at once the use of violent and abusive language to Lonisa, who held the box, for her in. terference in his plane. “be replied indignantly, and cast bie box towards or at him, when ft is said that be atruck her violently in her face with his hand several times, Sir, Coope then stepped forward to protect his daughter, when Mr. Wells, it ia al selzed a Weapon similar tom thing shot, end strugk nope a vielont blow on his heav, which knocked him senseless to the oor. He was Aboud to repeat the blow whon Mise ( ope restrained him for the moment by seizing him by the hair. Mr. Coope wen rallied and Mr Wells «as about to assault bin gain, when Mr. Coope, in self defence, struck him several vwe with hus fists in the face ant head. Mr. Welle then ved a gun which he bad and aimed ft at Coope, and said, Don you, DIG® your brains ont when Coope seed it, aod after a struggle wrenched it from hun. Mr. Wells then uniouked the agor, and raised an oucry The subsequent proceedings are already stated PAE PARTICULARS AS OBTAINED FROM THR OTHER S1Dm. Mr. Lemuol Wells, by whom the ‘irst comptaint was made, isa retired merchant, aod is said to be wealthy He occupied the post of United States Consul at St. Cathe werved bere to-day by reading tis .arewell address, by a mililary display ig tae etreo., wai by mumerous social gatherings id uy 8+ suing. die Pact Iota Govensmxnt was the subject of the dret of @ rerles © Lectures to be delivered by Mr. Leonard Wray before tho Mercantile Library Association, com- mencing last evening, at Clinton Hall. After a brief pre. jude showing the importance of the subject, from the ‘vast cxtent of India, the slmost numberless population, and the exciting scenes new being enacted there, he pro coeded to sketeh the history of the company; its organiza. Uon with bat fifteen membors and a capital of but $150, 000, the firet small foothold after twelve yours’ labor at Surat, on the west coast, the foundation of the immense power through the grant of the island of Bombay by Charles the Second; the organization of the Board of Cou trol of #ix Cabinet officers appointed by the crown through use exertions of William Pitt in 1768; the supreme power of the Board of Control infall the aifairs of the company; the constitution of the Board of eighteen directors by the election of twelve by the proprictors or stockholders and the appointment of six by the Board of Control; the fact that the com] itself really but little power; the appointment of Generals by the Crown, the establishment of the offices of Governor General and As sistant Governor; the foie power of the cotupany to recall the Governor, and the constitution and dutiee of the civil, mit! and naval branches. Hoe extolied the government of company] as calculated to advance the social, moral and ph; ‘condition of tho people of India; ae deriving but « small and fair revenue from taxs tion; as promoting the intorests of the people, by deve! oping the resources of the country—in short, as ‘auything but an oppresring and as having only the good | rines, Brazil, for a period of some twenty years. About of ay natives at the stock only paying ten per | our years since he returned, since which time he has cont. He stated that all the power the compa’ hat, or could lone, was the vast patronage of oe, which could not be of any pecuniary value, Mr. Wray ‘took e+ pecial pains to state that, though he had beon in the been living On the income of his property. He resides at prerent in Astoria, where he bas lived the greater part of the time since his return from Brazil. Mr. Wells, it ap pears, becat acquainted with Mr. Coope and his daugh- reocgate c Bhne vies.” The ectargr’g Tasaor, and | (tA th sul vated them at thelr eoictation, and for \ ’ the firs ears ago. In the conversations partical ¥, bie etyle of relating ) Gevenal ware enguges which took place Between them during these interviews the subject sometimes turned upon the absent daughter in Philacelphia, who, it ie alleged, wae represented vy the father aa having been beguiled by the Jesvits into remain: ing in & state Of seclusion, in the expectation that they would eventually obtain ‘whatever property ahe was ontitied to. It may be stated here that nove of the parties in the case are Catholics. Some time jo the month of January last, Mr. Wells being about to go Philadelphia, stated his design to Mr. Coope, and asked him i be had any objection to big souking an atternps Yo Eu - his daughter there, to w! Mr. Coope is ropresented fen San S100 Fete seh ae te recon N as having replied that he ha! none whatever, but taat be yay: 8. R. Burrail, T, Schwartz, ¢. A. Brisied, | W2* Perfectly confident it would be useless, for the Laty 1. Alward Dr. F.C. Stuatt and family, W. Ko . Re a. an po etna * hey sap ate od a? J all oy Id his Captain MH. Merriman, J, B. Cappingor, J. 1. | Savatver, am jis daughter herself would refuse to Vandorveer. M. D.: B Varet, E. Hedge, 1. €. Austin, J. see upy ove. It appears, however, that Mr, Wells did, on Seliguan.t, N. Dale, W. Wu going to Vhilad ‘phia, apply for admission to the convent, K. lott, M. D,, Wisconsin; H wi > aad wan civilly admits. When he tated that she gimme * Rasingeon ane feast j there with the hope of seeing the daughter of Mr, Co Foren, 0:0, OMEN, Teen ioe an interviow wna at ouce granted. Miss Coope was then Kentucky; W. H. Bruner, M. v. , California. presented to him, and passed an hour or more ia his com ARRIVALS, Lea Before Ly parted she ie ie ‘that he would, letter 10 From Charleston In. the steamahip Naaheiite=Mre Lars, pu Guaveres’ cemsiied ee, ae Mra Cameron, Mrs A ‘ant child, Jas AAU MeKensie, T Willey, Ds to interest his audience rartly, as in reading, and afew were asleep, Personal Intelligence. Lieutenant Geeral Winfleld Scott arrived at Michmond on Friday last, from Old Point Comfort and Norfolk. Mr. A. H. MeGown was elected Mayor of Iouston, | Texas, on the 6th inst, without opposition Americans registered at the Ranking. office of the Ame G, T. Simpson, , MD, was delivered unsealed to Mr. Capt W a Cooper, Geo A Big Hileow, Geo Parker, WC Buller, A Meloy, J Phillips nud wife | Sif® that be should real it. Tt contained, it pet pt ” ” fe said, exprowmons of her distaste for the ‘lie leged to have said, had no right to restrain her, nor the | from their custody or care. The Lady Superior, alarmed | to Mr, Coope, stating as much, and after detailing the facts | she was lending, and a wish to return hone, which itia te |. be is aiso abl w pave manitested much surprise that she had not d from home for many months. In addition to this, she spoxe of the pleasure she derived from the pet eg a -“ of the gratification abe fel’ in knowing somebody called wi her who could give her iniormasion about ber home. itr. ‘Wells was very wich pleased with the ap- pearance and manners of young lady, and asked her permission to send hers it—tho Lady Superior hav- Og, a8 is stated, the way in which it shou'd be went #0 that it could reach its destination jn safety. When Mr. Wella reached home he sent Mise Jane a vilus- ble work box, made of a solid piece of corn ne had brought from Brazil. This he desi by expres, and then called upon her father and de.ivered her letter to Bim in person, This letter waa delivered @ little over s week ago, and was received by Mr. Uoope with Cee ot parent surprise, and with some expressions of d) tion, that Mr. Wolls should have taken it upon himeelf to interfere in his (Mr. Coope’s) domestic affurs. On the Asth inst. Mr. Coope and his daughter drove ovor ina carriage trom their residence to the house of Mr, Wells, in Astoria, in which Mr. Wells, who js a widower, resides alone. Mr and Miss Coope enterod when Mr. Wotls invited them into hia sittin room and saked them to be nested. Withovt any previous warpiog, Miss Coops threw the Cornelian box with, it is alloged, the xtmoes viclence, at Mr. Wells’ head. This was the same bor which Mr. Wella hadepresented to her sister Jane, and which bad been returned by the Lady Superior. The fa- ther, it is further alleged, thon drew a revolver from his pocket and attacked Mr. Weil, apparently, as {¢ said, with the desire of taking his life. Mr. Wells retreated to the corner of the room and seized am unloaded rifle which was standing there, and levelling it at Mr. C, ordered him to leave the house. Upon this Mr. Coope apparently restored the pinto) to his pooket, and Mr, Wells dropped the gun into the corner trom which be had previousiy taken it. He had hardly had time to deposit it there befure Mias Coope came up bebind him aut seized him by the arme, to prevent hia again taking the gun. Her father then advanced towards bim agai with the pistol, with which he beat him about the head. A scuffle ensued, in which Mr. Ooope was tripped up by the carpet, and partially fell upon the floor. Mr. Wella took advantage of this to eacape from che room and rush into the street Ile succeeded in getting inte the house of a friend, where he became, it is said, almost un- conscious from the injuries he v ‘hen he bad recovered gutticiontly he made Us ferred to, ane upon which Mr. were arrested, NEWS FROM THE COAST. Terrible Shipwreck on the Long Island Coast —Total Loss of the Ship John Milton, with Probably all her Officers and Crew—Severe Suffering at Sea—Arrival of the Steamctug ‘Wm. H. Webb tn a Disabled Condition— The Ciipper Fiying Dutchman a Total Wreck—A Schooner Ashore on the Romer Shoal, d&c., dec. SPECIAL CORKESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. Riven Heap, Feb. 22, 1858, ‘The ship John Milton, Capt. Ephraim Harding, supposed to be from San Francisco, but last from Chincha Islands, loaded with guano, for New Bedford, was wrecked off Montauk, E. Lon Saturday last, the 20th inst, She iso total wreck and completely broken up. Eight dead bodies of her officers and crew had been found; also tho cap- iwin’s writing desk, with some of the ship's papers in it. It was picked np on the beach. Intelligence reached this city yesterday that tbo large double engine steamtag Wm. H. Webb, Capt. Hazzard, was ashore at Egg Harbor, with her larboard engine broken and the vessel jeaking badly. The schooner Ex- celsior was immediately despatched to her assistance, B Capt. Bowen, underwriters’ agent, arrived in town yor- terday morning, and reported that the Webb, which had been sent to the assistance of the ship Fiying Dutchman, ashore at Brigantine Beach, had experienced a strong gale from northwest, with snow. At2?. M. om Priday, while funning for ex Harbor, she grounded on the outer saoal; at 6 P. M. she came off and attempted to make the harbor, ‘but could not, ag she was surrounded by shoals ania high vea, but let go both anchors at 10 P. M., boat thumping heavily. The crosshead of the port air pump gave way, diewlling the port engine, She was worked up wher aschors by the remaining engine during the night. Mid. bight, heavy gale from F.N.E., with snow. Saturday, 20th, heavy » gale from E.N.E h snow and rain. At two A. M. broke the flukes of port anchor: at seven A. ¥ slipped starboard anchor, with sixty fathoms of chain, and run for the harbor wich one wheel; at 7.45 arrived inside. Run the boat head on sbore, having no aucbor to hold her. The Wm. H. Webb arrived at this port last evening, having come in with ono wheel, the port engine being damaged 80 a8 to render it nseless. Accounts from Atlantic City stare that the Flying Datec- man was rapidly breaking up, but Captain Bower, who came direct from the wreck, s her ag having gone to pieces. The s pomyg had previously been loes overboard, Captain Francis, of the steamtug Underwriter, reporss a large black sch the toatnmast, ashore on Romer oner, With a poop house ex:ending to boa, SEVERE SUFFERING AT SBA. THE PASSAGE OF THE HOWARD PROM HAMBURG SHORT ALLOWANCE OF FOOD — THIRTY-SBVEN DRATHS. mburg ship Howard, Capt. Walter, from Han- rrived at this port yesterday, after @ paavage of ninety ix days; the voyage being @ stormy one from beginning to end. She lef Hamburg November 17, with two hundred and eighty #ix passengers, thirty vevon of whom died on the passage from a sickness reseabling cholera, and from weakness occasioned by shortness of provisions and water—the latter being dealt out in rery sroall quantities for the past forty two days, and mor of that made by distillation from sea water, Additionally to the above we learn that the entire pae soge was made through @ succession of westerly gales, one of which was #0 violent as to wash one of the paa- rongers overboard. The sufferings of the passemgers wae great, After they had been out about six weeks, their supply of fresh water was exhausted, and to prevent famiahing from th ret, a machine that the captain bad on board, invented for tho purpose of extracting the particles of salt from salt water, was brought inte requisition and was foand to be adie to perform work enough to prevent the effects of the toval Mbeence of frevh water. Ip fact enough, it was ascertained, old be dope to supply what was barely necessary to preserve the lives of the 386 passengers who were on doard. Mach inconvenience, however, was experienced from the limited supply of the kind of inferior mannfactured water to which all on board were confined. Bus the evil aid not end here, Boon aNer jt was found that th» asual supply of provisions would aleo have to be curtailed. This was done, and afew days aftorwarde an infectious disease resembling cholera male ils appearance, ant swept away many of the more delicate or reduced persons. Another curtailment of the supply of provisions was found to be indispensable, and a propor- tiopate increase of the ravages of the terrible visitor was the consequence, This state o° things continued Wil the time the vessel reached Quarantine, A short time be- fore the yeasel arrived, so far were the means of sudels- tence exhausted that nething edibie was left except a few barrels of peas, on which all had now to live, During the passage thirty«even persona were swept away by the disease which broke out, and nearly one. third of all the passengers on board bad bees attacked. After arriving at Quarantine it was found necessary to © three of the passengers conveyed to the hospital on Staten Island. They are Germans and their names are— Fonisa Jamming Charlotte Benna Carolina Janoe The names of the parties who died we have found it impossible te ascertain up to the present time. All the passengers speak in the highest terms of Captain Walter, the commander of the yeesel. They eay that he was most humane, careful and attentive, and left nothing undone, that lay in his power, which might have a tendeacy to alleviate, in any way, the suf. terings of the many unfortunate parties who wore under his charge. Towards the end of the voyage the sanitary con:t/ i of the vessel was wrotched, and whea the passengers landed yesterday the effects of thie wore sadly visible. On the entire, however, they looked much better than could be expected under the circumatances, We heard that two whole familics, consisting of four persons each, were among those who were fatally attacked by the viru leat epidemic, Refore Hon. Jndge lograbam. Fen. 29§~-This court opened ant adjourned to Wotnes- day vext, when Hagan, the last of the Greenwich sires gang of bomicides, will be sentenced.