Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-22
Naval court Martial.

Naval Court Martial.
We understand that q Court Martial is to be
convened Il the Navy Yard to-norrsw. Ths Conrt
has been ordered by the Secretary Of the Navy, at
the earnest and reiterated solicitation of Leuts-
nant James Glynn, to inquire into certain charges
made against him by Lieut.. Leigh, and is to be con-
stituted as follows :-Commodore Renshaw, Presi-
dent; Captains sloat Gregory, Cooper, and saltsr;
Commanders C. l.. Williamson, Voorhees,, and NJ
Cluney. -
Lieut.. Glynn has just returned from surveying
expedition at the mouth Of the Alatamaha river,
Georgia, in the brig Consort. Lieut.. Leigh went
out in the brig as a Passed Midshipman, but was
promoted during the survey, and after the depar-
ture of Lieut.. Stoddard, who was detached on sc-
count of indisposition, he temporarily discharged
the duties of first lieutenant. Some disagreement 10
understood to have arisen between Lieut.. Com.
Glynn and Lieut.. Leigh, on point OF duty, and the
latter made report ofthe conduct Of his commander
to the Navy Department. Whereupon Lieut.. Glynn
Immediately demanded an investigation, which
has been granted
The necessity of these frequent courts martial in
the navy is matter Of deep regret. They are fire.
quently instituted on unimpOrtant, frivolous, or
vexatious charges and the effect is almost neces.
sarly injurious this avorte branch Of the public
service. Lieut.. Glynu is an honorable, high-mind-
ed man, with the feelings and habits of gentleman,
and he has the reputation Of faithful, zesous aud
most capable officer. Lieut.. Leigh we have heard
spoken Of as a very intelligent and accomplished
man, and we cannot repress our sorrow that a NIL
nor difference of opinion on mere point of duty,
should have led to one, and probably two, courts
martial.
The court which is to assemble Wednesday,
embraces some of the most intelligent, aiscrmina-
ting and sagacioas officers in the services and their
Investigations will he conducted with impartiaity.
FANNY ELssLER IN BosroN-The success OF this
fair danseuse 10 greater in Boston than IN any
other city she hasiyet appeared IN in this country
During the first six nights Of her engagement. the
manager made alone $22o9 from the premiums paid
for the choice Of boxes. Fashionable people from
all the surrounding towns are constantly pouring
into Boston to Fanny. The beautiful steam ship
Britannia, of Cunard's line, brought lots from Hall
fax to add to the beauty Of tho boxes. We under
stand also that the Bunker Hill Monument Associa-
ton, consisting of ladies, have accepted her offer Of
one nights clear receipts for the benefit of that pa
triotic fund 1t will probably yield over $1,000 or
more Altogether Fanny feels she is as much at
home in Boston, as che was in her native land
There is no noise nonsense there, but deep and
quiet relish for art in all its varieties.
Mr. AND MRs WooD are in philadelphia. They
have gone there partly to make arrangements about
playing at the Chestnut street Theatre. and partly to
see about 400 shares Of United States Bank stock,
which they purchased here at about S1l2, paying
some $50, 900 for that which 10 now worth $25,OO0
A loss Of half No engagement has been made with
Mr.. Wood at the Park theatre up TO this hour, and
none will be made. Mr.. Jones plays EIrino to
Mrs. Woods Anina, in the "Somsambula," next
Monday night. DIR. Wood has no desire to play,
and does not intend to play at all here, unless the
public generally insist upon his playing, in which
case we believe he is willing to appear; not ether
wise. Brough has been engaged with Lefferts, to
sing with Mrs Wood.