The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-08

from practising his monster gun, stationed on Sandy
Hook, but will show its strength next week. lt ls
to be elevated to an angle OF 81 degrees in order TO
test IT'S extreme power in sending 225 pound ball
at a distance to do execution. The target is sta
toned at three miles from the piece and it IS anti
clpated that at this immense space such execution
will be done as will astonsh the military and naval
world. We shall see. c..
A CLERICAL FoRoER. Grimes come upon us in
battallions, and they invade, too, the sanctuary of
the Church. The Rochester Daily Advertiser OF Sa-
turday last comes to us with the following details
OF forgery, committed by a Methodist clergy
man
Night before last Justice Warner received SUI
preme Court warrant, from Utica, for the arrest of
Methodist clergyman, named John p. Backus,
who was charged with having forged a Bank note
OF $500 for 80 days-the forged name, we believe,
being Burr. The note was taken without SUSPICION,
and has not yet matured, but 1t has been ascertain
ed that all the names on it are forged except that
of Backus himself. He left Oneida county, nor
could any clue to his whereabout be obtained till a
few days ago, when letter directed to his wife,
mailed at Gates in this county, furnished it. The
warrant was placed in the hands Of Constable VIII.
keson, who accompanied by Constable Fielding,
proceeded TO arrest the iorger. Having ascertain
ed his stepping place, and learned he was at home,
he soon in custody and brought to the city
He confessed the forgery at once, stating that
large portion OF the money had been expended IN
only forgery he has commltted-several others
having been perpelrated, amounting in gross to
about Sl4C0 He will leave this morning for Utica,
where he will be tried, and OF course, sent to the
State Prlson-a melancholy example OF an unfaith-
u spiritual teacher-One, whose itchlngs tor short
road to wealth, have induced him to blast his own
prospects and cover his family with disgrace.
FROM THE WEST lNDiEs.-The Nassau Gazette"
of the nth ut records the following particulars Of
the death and burial Of Purser Stevens, of the U. s.
Navy -
1t is our painful duty to record the death Of Frede-
rick Stevens, Esq, Purser OF the u. 5. brig Boxer,
now lying in harbor. Mr. Stevens was the son
OF the late Captain Hodup Stevens, OF the y ).
navy, and had just entered the busy stage OF life,
being only % years of age. He was taken Ill OF
fever on the 10th instant, and died yesterday. His
demise is sincerely lamented by his brother officers
and large circle of acquaintance.
/ The mortal remains OF Mr. Stevens We're inferred
IN Poters Field this morning at nine O'Clock, with
everv homer that could be attached to the burial OF
an officer OF nation, whose relations with our own
are OF the harmonious description which happily
subsst between the United States and Great Britain
The band Of the Sd West India Regiment in
attendance, also a detachment OF that corps
der the command OF Captain Halrng, which fired
three vollies alter the burial service was concluded.
His Excellency Sir f. Cockburn, attended by his
private secretary; the officers of r. M ship Thun-
der and schooner Lark the military officers OF the
staff and garrison, aud most respectable atten-
dance of civilians aud few American gentlemen
in town, also followed the corse 10 the "bourne
from whence no traveller returns" il was doubt. |
less very gratifying to the officers OF the Boxer"
as ii was to ourselves, to notice the respect and at
! ton OF the authorities.
FROM DEMARARA.-By the arrival of the brig
Magnolia, Capt Hitchcock, we have received pa
pers to the 22d ult. -
The City of Glasgow steamer arrived July 18th,
with I'd June mails. MIR. Waddell, one OF the
cleik in the British Guiana Bank, has absconded,
as is said, with $780, 600 In consequence thereof,
Bank shares were at discount 1t was also dis
covered that the defaulter's account for some time
back, had been overdrawn to the amount OF $4,000,
showing Encouragement or carelessness on the
part OF the officers OF the Bank.
FROM ToBAsco.-By the schooner Argus, FIVE days
from Laguna, we have late accounts from Mexico
The whole Mexican force at Laeuna, numbering
about 1000 men, had marched thence for TObascO
TO suppress the revolt there headed by Gov. Senta
manat. The latter, on the approach OF the Mexican
army, made preciptate retrea with 400 men to-
wards the frontier, where he hoped TO recruit his
forces so as to warrant his returning 10 attack the
central invaders of his province. The probability
is that there will be no fighting or boodshed in this
new outbreak. Sentamanat espOused the side of
the YucatecOs when they first stood out, and shortly
afterwards turned traitor to them; and now raises
the standard OF revolt on his own hook, but having
no patriotism, he probably has not the courage TO
| carry out the project.
Mexico, having on board the Commissioners en-
powered 10 treat for restoration OF peace.-N. o.
Bulletin.
FROM FLoRIDA.-By the steam packet Cincinnati,
Capt smith, arrived to-day, we have received
copy Of the st. Augustine News OF the 20 ult.,
from which we clip the following articles;-
The LAST THE SEMINoLEs-Last week we
had time only 10 notice the return OF Gen. Worth
from visit to the Indians near Tampa Bay. In that
visit he accompanied by General Hernandez
and the Hon. |. II. Bronson. There remainsl in the
territory now only small party, of whom Alpaca is
the Chief. He and his people evlnce every DISPOSE
ton TO be quiet and peaceabe. Having had time
TO discover that their companions In arms were
gone, and that the tide OF settlement, sweeping over
their once cultivated and widely extended fields, is
temporarily assInged them they seek only peace and
endeavor 10 cultivate the best understanding with
those already their neighbors. Their limited num-
bers and their narrow territory will force them TO
be quiet. They now lie az the mercy OF the whites
As an evidence Of their sincerity, we may mention
hat their visits to the Post at Tampa Bay, for the
purpose OF trade, constant; and their intercourse
with the settlers, whether at the Post or In the
woods, is most friendly.
We hesitate not to say, that ''the Florida War;
is not only ended, but that it will "stay ended -
Emigrants may now seek residence here with as
much safety as in any part OF the country.
In thus declaring our Indian difficulties closed, it
seemsproper to alude to him who has effected re-
suit so desirable Gen Worth has not only been
the instrument but to his energy and efficiency as
an officer is this glorious and happy event to be at
irbuted. His predecessors may have ably protrac
ted the war, and one ably conducted it, yet TO Gen
| w. alone remains Il honor Of closing it. To his |
unceasing activity and unring energy is the whole |
country Indebted. Though he was greatly assisted by
the gallant officers under his command, yet he was
the genius that inspired the whole That was a Tor
unaie day for bleeding and suffering Florida, on
which he was invested with the command of the
"Army of the Souh'--it was a day scarcely less
fortunate for The Treasury, the Country, the Army,
and for humanity We trust his efforts here may
be known and duly appreciated by his countrymen
and that he may have cause to regard the day on
which he assumed the command in Florida as a
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