The New York Herald (New York [N.Y.])
July 29, 1842

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THJ Vol. VIII.?No. H07 Whole 3t'5?. ^WATERING PLACES. &0. SHARON SPRINGS. j '"THE PA VILLION.?This new commodious Hotel will he 1 open for the reception of visitors on and i?? the first of dune ur x t, at the Village of Sharon Springs, Schoharie County, i N-* York. I Tlx dear pure water of the eprinfs.STcatly resembling i tho.e of the white mlphur springs of V ugima, have b*CJ> proved to be highly efficacious in Rheumatic, utaneous, Billions awl Dysnriiuc complaint*; and in the cure ot Erysipelas, 8a It rheum, Scroliila, Lner Complaint, and general de In Illy, and in many ether respects, posse.. (as certified by nine ol (he ino.t eminent mrJitlf professors in tne United State.) medicinal and healing properties unsurpassed, aud believed to be uneipiallrd by any in this country. Added to throe, the ride, in the vicinity, nnmeroui villages, cxtenaive riewa, neighboring cave a and romantic scenery are among the many attractiona ofiered to these seeking in the boat i of summer,either health or pleasure. The.e spring! are but a few hours ride frm.l Sarotogs, Troy, Albany, hie., and are accessible from Canajoharir on tin. Albaui and Utica railroad, where carriages daily await the arrival of the morning cars from Schenectady aud Utica. to carry visitor. In the Springs, a distance of about eight miles, arriving in time for dinner; also by the Albany and Cherry Valley turnpike by daily stages, being about forty-five miles west of the city of Albany. Warm, cold and shower Baths furnished at all times, either of J, mineral or fresh water, and every attention given to ren- d?r the stav of visitors agreeable. An nuuu'Unce of the piuest mountain spring Ice is stored for the ieusou. G. W. B. OKDNEY. Tilt SPRINGS HOTEL.?This Hotel will be ojiened at the above village of Sharon Springs, for the reception ol visitors, aud combining all the advantages of this delightful snmuiei residence. JOHN V. ETTEN. aM I0wttaw*r CATSK1LL MOUNTAIN riOUSE, 1 AT THE PINE OKU HARD.?1112. rP!IlS romantic and fashionable resort will be conducted durin# the prc&MUt st dsou under the direction and sii|K?rinttffinance of the subscriber. It has undergone a coinnlete and I Lhorouf h repair, aud is Udw oinrn for the reception of visitors. No effort Will be snared to maintain rh*> il?wi-r\ .-illv hiirh rh&iMR> tcr which it ha* heretofore acquired. As heretofore, its tables will be furnished with every delicacy i thai the New York inirket can afford; and every possihlc attetiliou tliat can promote the convenience and enjoyment of iu patrons will be promptly bestowed. The road leading to this Mtabli?hmeut.aud especially that part of it on the mountain, ha* been reuderrd perfectly smooth and safe. Messrs. A. k. Beach St Co.'s eieclleut line of stages will ran as heretofore regularly between the landing and the Mountain Mouse, on the arrival of the boats. C. L. BEACH, Proprietor June 13th, 1811. Jell 3mr BATH HOUSE, LONG ISLAND.?This long and well know n boarding and sea bathing establishment, having recently undergone numerous improvements, among which is the erection of several elegant summer hosues upon the margin of the ocean, is now open for the reception of company duriug the season. The great extent of private beach on this shore?the perfect security iu bathing, even for ladles and children, (fhe bathing houses being within a stone's throw of the mansion)? I the shady, cool and delightful locust grove adjoining the house ?the pleasant rides in the surrounding countr r?the excellent fehing grounds and other sources of healthful recreation and I amusement?the beautiful view of the All n,ic ocean and the j i lower bay, almost constantly enlivened by numerous vessels 1 arriving or outward bound, render thi* situation iu every respect unequalled by any in the vicinity. It* accommodations I are ample, the rooms airy and the temperature, even in the I warmest OUT* of summer, anything hut oppressive. The con- I veuience of commuuioation and distance, (beiug but nine miles from Brooklyn.) the access by stages at hours accommodated to business rt-ndcf it peculiarly well adapted as a residence fur gentlemen of busic in New York. 1 jeK'2m?r WILLIAM BROWN, Proprietor. t BATH BUILDINGS, i FORMERLY RENSHAW'S, at Long Brauch.-This exr tensive and delightful Sea Bathing Estabf shuient will be opeued by the subscriber on the 27ih June, instant. He begs respectfully to inform its former patrons and the public, that considerable additions and alterations, endearing the comforts, hare been msde since last year, and will be in complete read!- I ucss for their accommodation. Wishiug-to be as reasonable as the times will afford, the board j will be seven dollars iier week as last year, instead of ten dol- j Ursa* formerly. Children ofa certain age and servants half price. Horses full fed, $3,50. He hojais he may veutl a few weeks, but as 1 generally satisfy I i a man thst calls once that he cannot do brttrrtnan to call again, I doubt whether I will see otie of them nntil next winter, "lien 1 nru sure of them, as this will he about a* good a route as they j an lake, as the rail road will b" comp eted fo.m Our House lo West Stockbridge, aud that perfects tne chain of rail road from I Greenbosh to Bridgeport. Now. sir. I wish v.m in nmlentjnil c-omelhing of the particular* of our location We are within one mile uf the uoiih line of the State uf Connecticut, surrun ailed by the talleit kind of bmutitaius, and un the top of our uf them it a splendid lake, that abound* in fish almost a* tall a* the mountain itself; we have other very line lake*. The Housatnuic Rirer oue half utile from us, and the tributary strestns ol which I hv/z.ird nothing in saying for Trout and Pile ti?Inn;,', are not second to any in New England. if in the world. Tlie u tlie re u no arbitrary law about binN in our ail- mining towns in Massacha-.etl>, peihap" a few ruuld la- caught, Old put a few of them with plenty of lull, and we will have a t olerable dinner. The way to get from your place to this, i* lust to drivu to Catharine Market ?liu and lake the steamer Nimrod, (which by the way is a craft hard to heat) and on your arrival at Bridgeport take the cars on the Honsatonic rail road, which will let \ou olfat our bouse at precisely 4 o'clock. P. M. Suppose you eaC| up yousself, and ask your friends to come. There are the fslls too, some fifty feet pcrpeiidiculai, more or less, that might be uamcd, but 1 ain not disposed to tell you all abr'ut this section, as I had rather people should look it over for themselves. By the way, pay your fare on hoard the boat through, as you save half a dollar hi the fare, it thru being only S2.Vi from New York to here. The ears leave Our House daily, and passengers breakfast here and dine in New York. J Yours, with resjiect, JU 2wJ*e JOHN BAR3TOW. J BOARDING. AT DEAL. MONMOUTH. CO. N. J, i T EWIS F. HANKfNSON respectfufly informs his friends Li and the public that lie has fitted up in the best style the house iormerlv occupied by Jacob Corles, at the above place.in the most hcatlil'ul situation on the sea coast, about 7 miles from Red Bank, and fourteen from Hi^stown. ols,'-s ps through and fro to meet the Pliiladelpiiia cars. The terms of board will I be found very moderate. Also, stabling, Htc, lor horsos, on very reasonable terms. L. f. H. pledges himaelf that no effort of his will be wanting ro render tho-c who patronise him comfortable, and that bis house w ill be found equal to any along tha coast. jeffl )m r c nF.DKORD MINERAL SPRlN08^1hii wall knowo J wateiiug pla"e, situated in Bedford County, 1'eunsylvania, i* now open (or the reception of visitors. To those who have never visited tlie Springs, it may be ueces- pry to say that they are situated near the great Wcst'rn Turnpike, which passes through Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, a few miles east of tlie chief elet ation of the Alleghsny Mountains. Every ihiug has been provided at this watering placa to render iqjouru pleasant to those who are seeking health or enjoyment. j Amusement will be fonnd suited to all lastes, and a good hand 1 of music will be in attendance. ^.diily stage will leave Cliinibtrsburg in tlie morning, and .inrn at I lis- springs the same evening, or if persons prefer the J Balti no.e ami Ohio ltiil Road to Hincock, will have daily >1.refiner* from there to rh' springs. The liberal patronage extended to the subscriber the two last 1 seasons, will ensure the reuewed exertions tile coming season, lor t c amusement and comfort of bis guests. WILLIAM REYNOLDS. JeJSeod lm*r Proprietor. DRY GOODS, &c. TO THE LADIES. i 17 A SHI ON ABLE MILLINERY OOODS.-The proprie- trea.s, Miss 8 KINO, daughter of tlie celebrated Carl King, iffi rs for sale a most select and chciee assortment of Millinery Goods,for the spring trade, never a* yet presented to the panic, both as regarsls the qnality and clieapneaa of the articles fl.r assortment consists of the following The celebrated SILK HAT, CALLED CAPOTTF. D'ORLEANS, as worn by La Duchtsse D'Orlram, nf France, -11K D SILK, ENTIRELY NEW AND ORIGINAL STYLE And Lawn Hats do do?A? entire new style o lists called MODINE CAPOTTES, ELSSLER COTTAGE. Parisian and English FANCY STRAWS, of tlie Boast textile in great variety. I The Proprietress respectfully solicits the ladies to favor her villi a call, and examine her elegant and varied stoc k of Mil- in'rv for themselves, befoTO they purehsse elsewbere, a* it gill be a great saving to thepi in price and a great advantage as s r.! f V i. i,i n i,.l a 111 %t ..C L 7fl!5T7lflrlo,"Marine de Mode., _h H >m*f __ *?K Broadway. SHIRTS, SHIRTS! fT.VITKD 8TATB8 81-fVRT MAN! FA6TORY,77 Willy Imuii street, i irnv ,,f Liberty, 'J. V Notice it hereby it en to MerchinU end tradcra hi general, that the proprietor* of U. above eetabliahmeiithan ad pi 'It n c tonne which enableeUfa to sell thab *l?irts at cheaper j rail any other Howe la thU erty. TUia statement h ill be I by the list of priees m follows:? Per Dor. I in. Mailil Shirts, with Linen Botomi and Collars, $7,30 Do stitched in the Bosom and Collar 9.00 Do Colored ime pat ems, la nre lizn 7,00 Also, aUrne QManiHy of Boaoma an-l Collars constantly on ihI. I.' wiil ?mI cheap for cash. jyl lir?r SUMMER STOCKS, Vf AKFS, CK WATS AND OLOVK8. IfST KK.I IVKI). .1 ilA MIPI'I? of |I? ?b'?r article, runI ,i,tilu i?Hcirli ?uil Cravar., it, great laiicty. i 1 11-" ??.nrmeiit of 8'lk, Inrp.nl, I-o'ti.n ami Hor>km )!u?tn I Up olJ nabli.lin phi,. Ill B i ad way, bctwei n I'.ri Ivr ami Mm 11 ?lri'i. M PAR8KLLS. Agent for J. AOATK. B. Cou'Sautlv on lian l, au eitciuive aamrtinrnt of Linen n,| M'l.lin SUiils, Linen Drc.a Kronta, Linen Collar., Under mrm'-nt?, Ikr.Jtr. J V H lm?c IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC. i VI,t, wlm w i.h to enmninn.'ran cUmin lothing of |li? li*.t 1(ii !i remarkably cheap, at 205 final atreat.onc do.* lluiU.in. Alto, .1 lar^- aa.ortm.iit of Clotna, C.iaai. ,rn V' .urn,', ami Summer IKnnlt, frnn ivhirli Clothing of I ki-nla ir.- m nl* to order iu the brat manner at vere redneed rirri, tO5 Canal atr'et. _je 19 3m?r SHIRTS. 'IjIKTS made to order, after the inoat armored French i la.lii iii.'. Uentlnn. n't Uanncnu of all desenptiona made to rdor at the .kortaat notice. i ii, men's Kuruinhmtf Store IT aud 89 Maiden lane, corner f William itreet. i J j,?M lm* WILLIAM COLI.INH. IIP. VP I'llolaMTlfV?w. nKKD. ?M Bm.dway, be- White and Walkei street -4 r'? every fieri pt ion m er Vfin?inr. Carpet* clean- 1 1 v |y f ti E NE

7_ FURNITURE. GEORGE W. DAWSON, lYholcnatr atid Rctcff Furniture or>\ Grnrral AVrnixliihg l)rarehouse, \o. 07 (Jhaihutn street, ror?f JJuaue Street, Xew York. WHKRK ?!e i I ifrmi.t of the fnllow-n V,in?r?trl,.clr,\vi*-! 3ideboar?l>. Bim- tu>. BmUfr.'.iU, C??U, Tnblci, Chairs, Oflic* and For'-Me Deak*. (jkn u? Hook L-?fce*, Looking GU.??es, Dintn'.', Centre. 'I e? am! I'ier 'I ablet, Piauoi, Sofia, Sofa Btdit?* resemiiles that of all fura :he most costly and beautiful, that the difference is not easily erceived. Price thiee dollars. We strictlyadhere lo the one arice rash system, which enables us to furnish a very- su|ierior Hat for the price chanted, in presenting these llats to the >ublic the proprietors think they (rave reached the ultimatum j|" beauty, durability, cheapness and comfort. ml 3m* tailoring. removal. PHILLIPS* CASH TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT, Is removed from 111 Broadway to No. 7 Aator House. economy in gentlemen's dress. .iarinrin. of a luo.1 Jertanl ami Kashiembte kiud ft a saving of 00 per cent for cash. FIE advertiser di iris it unuece.sary to rnKiit to the hackneyed system of xiviinr a li.t of uoimual puces, preaamiiK hat the length of time lie lias been established, together with he extensive patroiMgr bestowed on lum, will piova -uin :ieiil voucher for his ca|iahililies. 1'ossea.inc the advantage ol vein* connected w ilhati exten.ive cloth establishment in Europe ae confidently MM I that he can furnish clothes which, ou comIMnaou, will be found lower tlnu any wher hou?? making up die beat descriptions of gentlemen's divas, my 13m S. PHILLIPS, T Astor House, Broadway ""look out. He who steals iny purse steals trash. Bui lie who fnshes fiom me of my good name Robs me ol that which u it enriches him. But makes mepoor indeed.?[Mhakspeare. MARSHALL, T MIS ONLY TROY SHIRT DEPOT. No. 90 hathsm sir-ei, ranite* U)e aiiove quotation, Deuatise others endeavor o filch from him hit go > ane shilling and f ighteeii p-tice |*r dish. The purest Java and Mocka coffee and the very best tea., and .erred at only three Jen! I per cup. And all other refrr.iiment. in proiaiition. Tinwaiters are uniformly eiv il and polite, ail I evcrv visitor may he assured of feeling in this establishment quite "at hotre." In fact, every depuriim nt of the busiipss is tinder the -uj-erintruh ncv of competent overseer-, whose sole care aud attention are lireeted to tin- comfort and convenience* of ensfomer. and ,nests. HENRY GOSLING. Proprietor of the Frtnehand American Eatnut House, No. CI and to Nassau st, U tw i-_ fi.i is- i* Sportioi irticln cttifrilly. The abore irt?cl. will he aold ?l nnlwaril of low pncei, by A. W. SPIES it O. ivlfl lm* c 218 Frail >lrret. n f ono C01, v k h7 n.i -r no Statd i hard. ,u* liiu method, any artist or other person may earn, in a very few lesaons, to paint with oil. water color, nimature, and also many new and handsomr inventions, to a erfertion difTienlt to nn lerstatnl without seem* the sample*, taking a single lesson of Mr. VICTOR F.RNKTTK, winter to the eonrta of France. Kuofl.fce. The Artiste will remain only till the l.ith of netf month, alien be intend* returning to Fiance. S|H rmv 1,1 M ^TANfHH IVOCBI-OONW for sale on ^K jy|g r ri Will street ami 130 Broadway. W YO NEW YORK. FRIDAY M at pre mil furnished A .a ml' vl CnaituKs. Dwelling* of two stories $10 on more thani.ro stories 11 w oil the rear of lots SOU with work.Iii pstore 12 to 20 I'ritil- ^e "1 waihitic pavrnetiU 2 00 bath (where l itre are hxturrr) 5 00 15 00 Hoarding house 10to20 Stable, private per stall 5 00 i liwry 2 00 Pay men' in lie mule in advance for the supply from August 1 to May I, ne\i-?nil .i .pieutly ini- iniiuatl) Large bunding ii 'Ii-is, stables, breweiies, tanneries, public b itn., packlliq or tiling houses, .mil nil other consumers, shite pins, 6o:., u ill he rhirgtd in proportion to the quiutiiy of water used, no 1 tree in i u! with the couimissiouerr. om. e hours from 9o'cloek A M until I I' M, in the old Alms How-1. Eulrauce hy c" i\. B1KDSALL. i SI tvi Water i'ommliiloney. SILK BANNERS, HANNINGTON CO., 29'J Broadway, ue ir Road street, K? hpertfully inform the Order of I. of O. K and their fri? hdsgfii rally t!? ?f the y arc no at pr? piled to execute order? for Flag* and Banner* in the most supc ior atv ic for beauty, durability, and economy, having Silki made for the xpress occ.toou that will luaku the largest banner> without di?liguriitg it witti a seam. Sivciut ns and Designs can b*> ?cen at their Establishment, 293 Broadway, or s? nt to any pirt of the Union, i For style, design, and execution of w ork? of the kind, w? rc- fer to the O.niy'i Banner, No. 11, I, of F a* hLo to i Greenwich,_ No. hi, Harmony, 11, Coveuai;t, 35, Perseverance, j 17, ?Un Militiry ComiHnthB ami Sunday Scho. I Banners, and i the societies St. Nicholas, New England, St. thoii{c, St An1 drews, St 1) ty id, &e See. Window Shades in great variety, fi ant ?1 each to the richest and best, painted by the most eminent artists Sf^iu?rd Gl ss, afhr the manner of the ancients, warranted nev?( to abiuge color, with many ratrnl itninr vatnento for i church windows *nd otlc r public and private biiilJiuip', steam- bouts, pneket ?hitK,store windows, &cr 8tc. lmitationi of Stained Glass, painted n mindm for church wi;i low i v close iinicttion of the real gins, at a very trilling 1 exp?iH? or th*? ?1 ?s* objured and painted in brilliant colors, I v? ry durable and ol eap. iy 17 r W\ I'l 'iKs AND J&WRLKY VERY low -The sub scribcr is selling all descriptions of gold and silver Watches, gold and silver pencils, gold chains, ke\s, itc., at retail, lower lb-ill at any other id ice in tin- city Gold Watches -s !ow as 25 to dollars each. Watches and L weliy exchanged or bought. All Wateh-s w o rnited to keep good time, or the money returned. Watches and Clock* repaired in the best manner, and warran'ed, at much less than tin usualI nri rved. Letters |H?st aim containing a suitable fee, will ensure the correspondent lull advice, and medicine to any part of the Union, be bis giving a history of his case in detail. 204Fulon sfreet ::ear Greenwich. jy?2 lm?r C. L. INGEIJ SOI.L'S BOAT ESTABLISHMENT. DOATS, Dinkey sail boats and race boa's, idcrstirt* bom's. Sic. -L) tkc. The immense Dual Building K.ubli luneiit of C. L. Ingersoll, 40f> Water st, near C'.tthariue Muk'-t. is one of tin most extensive in the 1 nitcd Stat, If m v.vr buil; in- nios: beautiful pleasure baru't s ..ml cinb tit'nt In ye floated on the livers nml lakes of America. Also th- b ae for fin Autocrat of all the Russia* m vcral r icejfboat lor Asiatic Mnuvrchs; the fancy boat called the John Smith of At ban- is, and lh" fast sailing boat lor Mr. O. F. Burnings. He his recent! v corni ltte I a life boat on a new plan, whicb has been pronounced by sum* of our most experienced nautical nu n sunt rior t ;my ever before built. \i this cstsblisliment ?ui\ Kin of boat will be furnished with reversed bottom, from 1 -tumid, in any way to suit the taste of the purchaser, of wh ?i? \rc firm they may be. The material# are all of the best ipialit y, pine b??arJs0 1 riyes much b?4ow whit purchaser* have herein)- ;e paid, uvl .1 liberal ?!??cunt on the usual rate# will be m-nle to tkgM' who w i*U to sell again. Please call before purchasing elsewhere; you can then judge of mv work?Re fere wet 1. Jan. .Hale. Sol Agent, SO Wall st. For adte rttsrmeut of boats 1 Ice., see Com er St En-purer and New York Commercial Advertiser. jy22 Im'r HAVANA AND PRINCIPE SEGARS. MRADKII, 10 Cli*ili*m mr-H, offer, for 180,0,10 L* Noima S. ?srs. .W,?W Noval Principe. i'4 oVIn k P. M. This arrangement w ill go into niieration on the 20th inst. Jy 10 Jwr JOHN LORIMER GRAHAM. P. M. DOST OFKKli, New York. Ji.lv lj, I8t2.?UNITED X STATES EXPRESS MAIL between NEW YORK, ALBANV, AND BUFFALO.?The Postmaster General, with a view to tlie accommodatmu of the public, an') to increased despttch tud security, ha.n established .mi Etprcss Mail, to rsptdite which megnenvcra will b" employed under the immediate snpTint-nnrnce *?i w. t,. jkrome iicmfhrkt. lor carrying the Mails between fhis city Albany Bnffilo, and th? inlermedivte pine-. (including Troy) with directionsto cause ilia de livf-ry at th i arlie?t |Hivit)le time. Letters witl l>? received on board the .7 o'clock steamboats, which carry flic Mails to Albany, Troy, ami intermediate iihfM, I...,1' lalf-past I o'clock,P M, until flit tune of departure, during which time postagrcan 1** i>aid. L^ten will also hi* received rjn board the host earning tht >1 lil direct to Albany, which b-aves it 7 o'clock P. M., from kali i"-1* 1 cloth r M i. i' i! the time of dt|iMtii(V I letter bo* bt ing placed ou board said boat, ubder the lock of the depari etpj. The M#'4? received at this office up to t o'clock, P. M., and letters for the 7 o'clock l>oat until 6 o'clock, P. M, JOHN LOR I IKK OR \T! V M, P. M. fTNITBD 8TATKS KXPRKHS V!AIL FOR ALBANY V AND BUFFALO.?With a \iew to aire the greatest l">*sibl? convenience, despatch and security to the increasing commiinicfttion on the great Wts'ern liont** from this city, the Postmaster General has established, regularly, sworn nies?et?? gers attached to the department, from thi* city to Buffalo, under th* immediate superintendence of the undersigned, to commence on the 20th iuat. To carry out fotha fullest possible client these view of the Postmaster Oeneral. letter- w ill he received Oil board the re^n lar rj o'clock mail lent, (and, iT desired, po?tage ran oft paid) from halfjpasl t o'clock; P M, upUi the lime of its departure, for Albany. Tioy.and the lutermruliate |H)!nti; also on hoard the 7 o'clock boat, for Albany and all places Weal,and for Troy, from i half-pa t f> o'clock, I'M, opto the timeof its departure. All letters deimsi.ed in the Post Office of this city for tlie 7 o'clock Mail, directed to Albany and Troy, and To Buffalo and interim i diate places, will be forwarded from Albany by the V.\press I Stall, under charge of the same messengers. Pnblic notice is therefore hereby given of the above arrange. inenf.uud all persons concerned may rely noon the unceasing diligence with which all mail matter will m* forwarded as al? JVC in The shortest possible s|*.oses of the government. If any specimens remained after the selections had becu made by the agents, they were lobe forwai led to the Department and subject to their disposal. a-By accused's counsel. Did the accused refuse or decline to give up the box of shells alluded to, or ever refuse to give up any shells in obedience to youroders? A. ?Captain Hudson, who collected the shells, can answer that. Juihtic Auvoesrr.?So far as you know. YYivaass? Not to niv know ledge. 1 do not remember that It vvas ever so reported to rue. f ordered that Tin prirate collection whatever, of a single shell, or any other article whatever should he made, and did not countenance such in anu instance, for private ate. (j. Did not the accused in his interview with you, w hen n-hed tv kether lie meant any disrespect by markiug the box, reply that he bid not?that he only intended it ns a security, as he intended to prefer h claim to the department for it' A ?Jfo Sir. WiTsm?1 have tlio letter called for by the Court vests! lay. i Hande! ts the Court.] Q.?YVhet w as the character and deportment of Lieut. Walker M an officer. while under your command 1 'I his question, preferred by a member of the Court, was of., tctsri ?o by others, RHd by the nccUNed'srouiiFel, who sav 1 that Ii it was permitted th'o Court must allow Lieut. Wclker, si bii charactvr was impeached, to bring evidei orla su ;f i vvlilch would i ai e a collateral issue that might' e ii n; i--Inable. Vfter ionic discussion the ii cation Vv- w it'i 1 The/ollow iuft le'.i' i 11 ici Mr. May to Lieu!. Wilkes, was thyn ri a l by the Judge \dvnc?te L S. St. VlNCItNNKS, AT IK.l, 1 May 34, 1343, srs -1 jam mature relief .i?.n U| on the unpleasant incident nli It occurred in the cabin yesterday, I consider it my vbr to iepeat iu u deliberate -uid lormal manner, the us. sin Biice 1 ave you then, vix. that in marking the box o( shells as I fid, I only intendrd to establish toy personal chum to them that I really believed yon hud refused to purchosj them, on occount of their exorbitant price, ar. that 1 Ji t not doubt bn' under the circumstances, the government would feel iHiund lo relinquish all claim to them. Kuifuei I declare, upon my honor, thutl studiously avoided, and indeed did not let I the disrespect of which you accused me, and 1 am sure I could have convinced you so ua the spot if you had been less excited. Respectfully. WM. MAV, Acting Ma?to-. To UikLEi V\ n.RK-i, Esij., Com. Ex. E\. Lieut. Wilkes'answer to 'his which wegat e rsturdut, was nm-1 again, #nt tho following rej?l v from" Mr. Mai, as 'JJ vy read I'. S. Siiif Vixri axes, i Mat 36, IHI-J. ij Sir?1 respectfully r> quest that tin- etielusi it cmumunicutioa way ho forwarded to tin- lion. Secretary of thl him why he had to purchase sheila, or something to that effect. He llkowl?c stated that Mr. Wilkes's manner w a? very hurried, nod hs appeared to be in i paction, and that w hlle orlerir.? him from the cabia, he did not give him an oppor:unify to refuse or to signify hi* willingness to take the marks cl the box. I believe that ii tho substance of the lonrrmation which took place. Anntherqnestion was handed by the accuseil's counsel othe Judge Advocate, w hen Commodore Jones objected lo this evidence being received at all, and the court was ;le?red for deltbernikin. On lis ra-opening, the quectioB w as read, w hlch was as follow* Q.?Did Mr. May not say that lie intended no disrespect o I.ieut. Wilkes, and he should not hav a objected to erase lie marks, had he been asked to do so 1 Thejroox AnrorsTr objected to it as a leading que*, ion eud the counsel stated that he knew it w as so,' and itibmittod it to the court whothar they would put it or not, is Hie accused was precluded from doing to. The court V lined to do ?o q.?What w#i the aiieof the box I A. ?I think it ww about a foot in length anil nine inches n depth. q.?From your knowledge of Lieut. Wilkes'* general hai Meter,what i? hi* general tone and miinner when e\. ited or offended?i* he quickly excited or offended, ?nd vhat la hit general conduct toward* the oflierr* tinder lis command) Comatodora fowl? u?nin oljected, bul the question wa* uatainM. A.?Hia manner and to,.e of roice when excited w a* rnher ineohcrent, and rnde withal. Mela quickly excited, ind offended, and hla g? nerul conduct toward* the officers s overbearing. I By J ri>?a Ati'oc nr.?What wa* Passed Midshipnan May'* character a* to subordination in the squad on 1 A.- A*to the squadron generally, I know nothing nhout t. Ifahnliieen under mv orrlet? on several decisions, duIng which lime hi*conduct, a* regard*snltordination.wa* rery correct. q. ?From your knowledge of Mr. May's general eha aeter, what 1* hi* general tone and manner when exriel, and I* he M'll] evelted lie i* easily excited, and w hen ?o hi* manner is raher violent, and his tone rather louder than common. q.?l)o yon know whether the l?ox in question was narked lit order of Mr. Vtayl This wa* withdrawn. q.?Have you and Mr. Wilkes ever had any serious dif. lenity of ?n official character LB. Pl'la^ mcnt ol cons lor opening decision of baiikiuptcy. S'nmtl L Dan/ieU? Order of leave to amend, on payment of io>t? of brst opposition, fcri Dai d II Huhtrloan.?Objection i* made to the petition, ar hliving adeereeof hunkruptt y on the ground ol fraud. J It is a?s?rit?i that while deeply in debt he purchased a house on thu'M avenue, paid StMlOO down, and immediateIv made it ovei to his mother. He also coulesaed judgment for filD.tXXi to his mother, and under it caused Ills Lou-ehohl furniture, three horses, his carnage, and other personal property to he sold, all of which was bid in loi hie mother?at the same time it w as known that the tno'lier bad no property, .tit was dependaut upon her ton, and tin family have continued in the house. The Court, afti r r1 being sworn, and lh? charges read to him, was questioned us follows 14?Do you know any thing in relation to these charges 1 A.?I know nothing uhout them. The question put to the last witness relativcto the conduct and manner of I ieiit. Wilkes, was put to this witness. A. 1 have seen him very kind and retentive, and I have seen him to the contrary, just as much the one as the other, during the five years lhuvesailed with hint, llels easily'excited und offended, and his general conduct to. wards the otliccra in command is to some very kind and attentive, ami to others quite the contrary; when excited his tone of voice is loud and his manuer exceedingly Overbearing ami olfensivc to gentlemen. Q.?By Commodore Jo-ir.s?Is not his excitability oeca sioned by disobedience, or the officers refusing or neglecting to do their duty I A.?No sir, in most cases directly the contrary I have noticed that those the most attentive to their duty would tall under his displeasure the soonest; those that tried the hardest to do their best?I could inentiou instances. 11-?Krom your knowledge of Passed Midshipman May generaIJchar'arter: is not his manner when excited and angry eminently c ilculatel to excite the auger, particularly of i superior officer I After some discussion this question was withdrawn. Bv accused's Copxsel?What Is the accused's general character for subordination and respect to his superior officers A.?flood. Mr. foutbouy, thn naturalist, who accompanied the expedition, was next called and sworn, ami the charges read to him,of which he knew nothing whatever, not having been in the ship at tho time. H-?What was your duty as a member of the scientific corps attached to the exploring squadron? A.?1 hail to attend to tho shell and zoophyte depaitmunt Q.?Did Lieut. Wilkes over refuse to refund expenses which you had been at iu the purchase of specimens upon the production of pro|>or vouchers. A _1 drvnX #l.o. l.? f I .11- u-i paid for specimens,but he refused lo allow mo my expenses incurred 111 making collections. The same question relativo to Liatit. Wilkes's general character ami his excitability, was put to this witness,who said that so far as it had come under his observation his manner when excited was very abrupt aud violent; tone of voice very loud mid harsh; bin language w as usually strong, frequently very coarto, and offensive iu the highest degree such as no person could submit to without its ling self-degradation in the highest degree I think he was t! a vorv irritable temperament, and have seen him very much excited lrom what I thought very trifling causes. His general character w hen not uxriteil was correct, but w hen excited it was such as 1 can scarcely conceive of any olttcer or gentlemun submitting to. ({,?-By Commodore Jnves?How and to what umount were the expenses iacurred which l.ieut. Wilkes refused to pay vou I A.?'llie nmouut I can't tell w ithout my vouchers or journal-, which sre not to he found. The; were Incurred lit making the collections in travelling from ono point'c another, and transporting specimens?one case was at Madeiiannd another at Itio. Thogeneral orders from the Senr'art Wi.etil make tho Colleetion as extensive, Olid toll!,.- in as large a compass as possible, ami I had not thought 'I tiecen ir; to obtain a special older to get tlitst etpimsr ij \\Vro oil not pr,I.I by the government for your services in ih XJM- illinu A.?Certainly, but not foreur e.xprnsvx in inakingtlie collections, unit we did net understand wu woretomake collect ions at our ow n xpeun. ij.?|)i,| you ever ref-.-i 'opiu.. m duties assigned to u In l.ieut. Will;. V? I di I r p, i to.'m duti-s w hicli w ere not assigned tu u. in the paniculai department lo which 1 was appointed hv tin- tury. (;id not consider mvsell authorised to go in whs' direction. 1 pleased, without rijii unca to l.ieuteni.tit Wilkes'directions but if Ihear.l that specimens we e to be bud at certain places, 1 would set oil perhaps hint a native to go with me, hut not in tippo-upou to l.ieutenont Wilkes' older'. I don't den; that I ,.!!CM iolll- l.ieut. Willi, k' ntlllwilCt tni.,,1-.,- u surveying expedition, wain 1 ?:u specifically appointed to art h* naturalist to the expedition. told w e were appointed a* a scientific corps. I hate never been on a man-of-war but ai a passenger before. H-?From jour lobaervation in tho Hqtiudrou, was tin maimer of Lieut. Wilkes different from that of the commanding officers of other vessels in the -quudron I A.?I wis* only a lew day* ia the other vessels?the Peacock and tho Vorj-olie?ami there certainly was a verj great contrast, very marked (nilei*1, so far as "my observaHon extended. 1 can't conceive a stronger contrast. I.ieut. Wilke." conduct war proverbial. Lieut. Nolitii railed and sworn, ami the charges read to liini, of u Iik h be km w nothing at all. lu aimvcr to tho i|uesiiou relating to Captain Wilkes character and manner, he said:?Hi* manner is quick and tin:: h, fi-eijneatly uuofficer-like. I think he is very easili offended. His'general rouduct towards his oliiceis ilaitvli ami unotticer-like. In reply to the question lulative to the general character of accused for subordination, he replied it was generally good. Incut. Bmvilui said, in relation to Lieut. Wilkes' tone and voice ,w lieu excited, tliat it was very pustiuiiati. huisli, unodiccr-like, and insulting. He is easily offend cd, and his general manner to Ilia oiticera is extrcnicij harsh and disagreeable. As to the general character ot the accused for respect and subordination, ho said In thought it very good. TwoLieutenants.a Passed Midshipman,and tho Captain'' lerk, testified to the same effect ns to Captain Wilkiteni|ier and manner. The Clerk also stated that imrr-. diately utter tin interview batvvcen Lieut. Wilkes and Mr. May, Lieut. Wilkes told me to write an order revoking Mr. Slav's appointment as acting master of the Vinci nne.-, but while I M l writing the ordor, ho directed nic not to do ro. Hit mmner wa? a little oxeited. In reply to ane tlier question, ho said so for as he knew, Mr. Msy's general I cliara tet for HutMirdinstion was good he had never hoard of any other instances. His testimony was also con I tirniatory ns to Mr. Wilkes'treatment of the officers w hen under excitement. Tho Court then adjourned till to-morrow morning ?t I" o'clock. I'. 9. Dlatalrt Court. Before Judge Belts. i July Jtt.?Decisions Tho following highly Important i ecn ma le to petitioner on the ground of fraud, in receiving at various time* large mm* of money during the course of hi* husine**, and not par ing hi*"creditor*. A eon>,.ii**ion had been allowed, and hi* affair* gone Into for the la?t 30 year* He went to Ooahen in l*J0. and commenced bu?lne?? on a 1 capital of foQQ. mid ntf>ef*lng about f900 worth of houao hold furniture. He mm ?ince that kept a (tore, a tavern, been keeper of the rounty jail, a butcher, clerk, Ac. V.vevy thing vs a* subsequently awept Irom him, and he retnove 1 to Mlddletown. Hissons-In-law bought in sumo j ot hi* propei t\ and it I*contended that the sale wis not bona fide, bum* of money have al?o been In hi* |?i??e*j *ion, Ac. The Court held that a man heing ?oru w i'.h a thou iniid dollnr* in January, could not, a* a matter of i on! sequence, be declarwt to have been |K>?*rs*ed of it in Maivh. Although carlti*?ne?s in keeping iii* t ook* was evinced, hi* itxolvency can readily be accounted for hy 1 hit uagainful adventure*, land apeculation*. he. |t was *how n lie had nei er possessed any i laiin to the real estate I sinie hi* son-in-law nought it, uoi had lie for a year pre. v iouato his petition to the personal. Objections disallowed, and petitioner permitted to proceed to decree. Ilmirn h'inf.?Tlii* ca*e had been referred to a commissioner, objection* having been raised by I'latt Kogera. F.xreytlnn was token hy the petitioner on the ground that the creditor had not proved hi* debt. This wni sustained by the oo:cmi*?loner, and the ipiestion referred to this Court. One of the charges is for making a false assignment -also that he ha* not made out a lull lUtol hi* creditor*. The t !oui1, during it* remark*, in alluding to a petitioner In hank ruptcy, hold* the following emphatic language. After he has come in, and given up all hi* effect*. auew relationship commence* between him and hi* cieditor?one in which the ulterior hazard* are all hi*, and the ails antagaa, if any can exist, fall to the side of hi* creditor*. The decree can never be revoked, and hi* property cannot lie restored?that I* now nllotteil* absolutely to hi* creditor* and he will, further, lie deprived of the benefit of a discharge (the expectation of w hlcli wiw hi* inducement for seeking x decree ot bankruptcy) under i certain circunutrnce* pointed out by the art." The rotirf decided n*follow* My opinion i* that the creditor can- j not rightfully file objection*, and make opposition to the discharge of tthe hank nip' for want of having properly t proved hi* debt. n uonxrupir OPjrctions to a decree disallowed, but they V m?? filed at a bar to final discharge. U, i. intuit fouit. Before Judge Belts. Jt tr 29. B?n). Demy er, Charged with robbing a letfr placed In the oince at Oreette county vheiuhe hm ^oit. master, was arraigned. He plead not guilty, and bit tiial was set down for Tuesday next. City Intelligence. Jt not Wilet Scaai nneard.?I ho Supreme Court at U tic a huving confirmed the decision of the Oyer ami Terminer of this eity, iu the verdict against Judge Wiley, charged with compromising a iclony his sureties, Alon what grounds pilsouer put in custody ol a Captain ol tha City Watch, on a charge o( felony, i.liould hove been permitted to escape, end the Return of iritCajtain sent to the notice office with the name of both the complainant and prisoner erased. An inquiry havu g 1 ecu Instituted, the residence of I'hel e Allen, the ccn pltunatit, which had Iteen emitted ou the Watch Re'urn, v as mfci imined and she w as tumiroiitil befrle Jutice G lbt rt to testify to tltc facts in the rase, and ttpon he ng w ot tt, Mis. Allen stated in substauce, iha1 on t| morning ol tl 19>li June last, site w as aw oke by the noi? 3P0 to ar.tWfr at tho next eotut of General Beaton* of the Peace to the charge of tnl'dimeanor In w IIfuily permitting a prisoner charged with havir g committed a felony to escape from custody. Tittt Thijivh?Three lot a named Thomas O'Prien, Michael McBride a.id Thomas Dil-col, were entombed yetterday by officer McOiaili, on a cbsrge of stealing eight vast patterns, for which owners are wanted. AaacsT or raisosem James Jones, a hlaeV conr'cf who escaped ftorn Blarkwi IIV I-lsml a few ifays since.and Hamuel Freeman, w ere art i sted by the latadr|iiitt kcejer Ruckal, antl tafely ra'urned to the place to 1 Jcb t| sy werciantenced. Mr. Ruckel deierve'mnch credit ft hi energy and activity in securing theee d. Sperata rogues. Roaanav ors 6nir Boean ?A seaman belnng'ng on board the ship John Mlnturn, racently arrlyed ftom W Orlear.-i at thli port, wa* arrested yesterday and fttllv commi'tdd for stealing f J43 from a da- k belong |ng to Pant Paiterron, ho had intiu-ted the same w ith thi- mate of the vessel for safe hooping on the \Oy ape. Officer* Colvin and Sweet found $87 of the money where it had la en hid by Lewi* In one of the berths. He confe?-ed the thef>, but contended that the money found w?? all that he had taken from the desk. Moat. I*TaMrtaAKCE-?A colored woman named Hannah Jones was found dead yesterday, and upon investu ation by the coroner it wi r deah u as occasioned by hemerrhaire of the lung*, produced from excessive intemperate habit*. A Csss; or Villaixv A little girl named Mary Hsrrl on aged 14 years, was found In'he Battery l*at evening after It] o'clock by one of ihe cap'aln* of the City Watch, mid upon being artaigned before the police y t ferday, hyr Judge Steven*, ata'ed that about a ?'i ek sirre she was induced to go into a boat tin the F.a't Hiver at night, by tw o yonng men, who succeeded in their Infamous dr?:gr>? upon her, and then put h> r ashore near the Prv Dock She al*o stated that sinco then she ha* hi en wandering about the streets at Bight. being afraid to return to the place where she had Cvod. Having neither fa'her nor mo-her living. Judge Stereaa very properly sent her to the house of Refuge. Bankrupts. SOl'TllFRN DISTRICT OK NEW YORK. John L. Brewster, (laie merchant of N Tork now of Brooklyn,) Hept. a. J*?eph T. White, (Ann of White A R chard*,) m*r. chant, N. York, Sep!. 3. Thonia* T. Richarria, Sept. 3, JonntllRIl Dxrifortti mnrVinnt V V. rL More* Q. Woo.i, merchant, N. York. RnVtl. Burgalcw, victualler, N.York. P.O. Merrill, victualler. N. York. Jame* M. Bnrurr, N. York,(into Aim nl Bute. k R'a. vena, Detroit.) p N. C. H. E. Hanson, home painter Hrook li it Kaow Muica?Vr?? Tat Jul, l|, |on _ tfe.xi. can* frum this |>ort have or.-. ?I- n.-r-rr gio-r to-lay, having surprised an,I e.o "in d ci)' f n it the heat vessel the Cltiipcarhti :t I, nr..I' nvI. her safe in horn. |t I* a brig pircbnreil f .in:' Corn 'h i> kpv nisb merchantman, mounts I4giur .m J 'n n pivot; lta.l 70 men on Iward, nn.l was taken 70 We expect hourly to learn thn'the samolhfe lm ht|.|*#el to part of the Texan navy, who. prohebl" aaareoi the dan? K?c far a 1"hr time on our coust, so inuch mi that wo i**' p'rleet securitx and thank Ood, our COfting has seldom been morn active. SURG I OA I A Si f) ri K V T A I. INSTRUMENTS \fAWl/FACTIeRKD h> VVV1 R OO? o i?l ?tr?eL?A t?^r iftunrfnionv r\f rh? fn rti???s-#?f? k#*pf on lifMii ini?l m-vife Oflft, of fhr m?>%* ipiiMfptl t?. THr mediml prolworn in ml, *tvl 4ri?or? roll *r>H before ftltrcbimtncrf !?#whr x. Mynncrt Mnmacl* nn*[ cnpptntf prtnp?. ?plHit? and fMTtiw? ipjMi ?f r?%? fiiftirni t,,r .t 1 r I I o .rin H. I)

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