The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-05-28


from passenger the following letter, written 10 Cap
tain KAane, the gentlemanly and skiful commander
of the steamship British Queen. We publish 1t be
cause we think the gallant Captain deserves all that
is said therein.
On BOARD II. B. NJ. STEAMSHIP Bnlrsn qurEs'
May %, 1912.
We the cabin passengers board the British Queen
her passage from Southampton to New York, cannot
part without expressing sincere regard and best
wishes towards you for the very able and seamanke
manner in which you have acquitted yourself on this
voyage, being requiring much vigilance and skill
And we also express the high satisfaction feel for the
the voyage and for the good order and discipline oberv.
ed board which has rendered passage agreeable
could have desired, apart from the unfavorabe
live long to command the British Queen and enjoy the
confidence of the Belgian Government, which you de.
servedly merit.
Accept our best wishes for your future prosperity
and happiness, and We are, dear, sir,
ANDREW RICHIE
To CAPT. NJ NJ. KEAs, Commander Of II. B. Majesty's
Steamship British Queen.
Mrs Lilha Pillivuyt; Mrs Henry, Mrs NJ Moses; Ann
Crews; Eliza Wright Mrs. Lywhitt; Mrs Durand; Mrs.
Penny; Mrs Denis; E. Bartit Robert Warnock, D. II.
Angue IT,; James p Holden Harrison Richie, Albert
D. Angue NJ Moses; John II. Wright; Andrew Richie:
William Ashton; Robert Foster; Alexander Leth John
Murray; John Ferguson J. c. q. Layton; William
Creelman F.. Bartt; L. Pvuyt; NJ. Richie: D. Castel-
Ii; Charles Leiert Frederick Schwendler; Julius Chun,
scher; J. &. Mayer.
MANpAMus.-The order on the Mayor to show
cause why the Alderman and Assistant Alderman OF
the Sixth Ward had not been sworn into office, was
brought up lin the Supreme Court last evening. Mr..
Lord appeared in behalf Of Messrs. Crolius and At
WILL and read the dispositions of those gentlemen,
and of various other persons connected with the
election and with the canvassng of tickets in the
first district. The Mayor appeared in person. He
stated that no return had been made by the inspec-
tors of election in that ward, and he did not feel
authorised to administer the oath in the absence of
such. lie alluded to the various affidavis the
subject and continued his remarks till the Court ad
journed. He will resume this forenoon.
NAvA. Court MARTIAL-The trial Of Commodore
Levy Of the Navy al Baltimore, engrosses more
than onrdinary attention This is his sixth trial in
the Navy, he having been once sentenced to be dis
missed, twice to be cashiered and twice repremand-
ed and dismissed his ship.
The court now sitting in Baltimore found him
guilty of the charges, and sentenced him TO be cash
Tered; but the President thought it be severe,
and sent back for revision. We see nothing in
the evidence adduced likely to change their first
decision that he be dismissed the service for earring
and feahenng" one of his Screw
VERY SEvERE--WERRY.-Wm Cullen Bryant is
trying console himself for the fright Of Governor
Dorr and the explosion of the root beer Revolutionary
uttering all manner OF severe things Captain Ty-
Ter. Last evening the Post calls the Capting'' no.
thing less than "Lord Protector Of the rc;I.''-
Hold my Sides or l'll burst.
CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Morazan, at the last ac-
counts, was at Union, preparing for something"
The Belgans were making rapid progress in their
movements in Guatemala They intend to navigate
the Montague with steam, and cut canal between
St. Thomas and the river
WHAT A DUCKING!!A man in Philadelphia, in
attempting to jump on ferry boat, fell short and
struck violently against the rudder. He sunk i'm
mediatey, and was submerged sen minutes While
lying in state of insensbiy, supposed dead, he
suddenly opened his eyes and exclaimed, "My gra-
cous, havn't Ihad ducking!''
REVOLUTION IN THEArRIcALs.-THE IMMORTAL.
CnArnAM-Forrest closes his engagement on Mon
day night at the Chatham His nights have been all
perfect rush. Miss Clifton opens an engagement
also on Monday next, 1.-THE metropolitan house.
What has become of the legitimate drama! De-
serted the big, cold theatres, and melting in the
small, cash, warm ones. Singular this.
FEGnrFuL.-Cape Haytien was entirely destroy
ed by an earthquake on the 7th inst. Ten thousand
Hueslost Frightful indeed!
REslGNEp.-Robert G. Winthrop, NJ. c. from,
Boston Cause-sckness in his family
MIRABEAu IN BosroN-The Hon. Thomas Mar
shall, is in Boston.
HEARD FRoM-Gov. Dorr and his sword was last
seen in Thompson, Connecticut "IIe is there for
no good"
HARD TINES Quite number of elegant and
substantial buildings going up in Cincinnati, the
| city of Pork.
TIN AND SLArE.-RIcH, VERY A valuable bed o
Tin ore has been discovered on the South Mountain
in York County, Pa. Also new quarry of very SUI
peror Slate has recently been opened near the Sus
| quehanna river
| SErrLED.The law suit between the old and new
SCHOOLS of the Presbyterian Church has been set
ted the "new schoop' having Withdrawn the suit
FIRE IN OXFORD, MAss.-The thread factorys o
Dover & Campbell was destroyed on Wednesda!
| night Insured for $1,000.
DREapFuL.-Th steam pipe the steamer Doug
lass, on the Ohio, burst the 10th instant, killed
four and severely scaded nineteen.
| CHATHAM THEATRE Notwithstanding the incle
mency of the weather yesterday the Chatham hat
full audience, and the play of Macbeth, as i
always the case with Mr. Forests performance me