The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-06

SPLENDID LAUNCH OF THE "QUEEN OF THE WEST"
Yesterday evening, according to previous notice,
the launch of this magnificent specimen of Ameri-
can naval architecture was witnessed by thousands
from the yard of Messrs. Brown 81 Bell foot of
Stanton street. The novelty alone, of vessel of
1850 tons, the largest merchant ship ever built in this
country attracted multitudes, of all classes to the
spectace but the conception of the grandeur of such
monster, fully rugged and spared, and her yards
crossed, plugging into her baplismal font was more
than was to be expected-and with majestic dignity
she embraced the element destined 10 be the foun
tain of her future glory. Messrs. Woodruff & Min
turn, whe had already acquired imperishable fame
in the construction of the Liverpool, seemed to
think that something still was wanting to complete
their determination to eclipse even their former
enterprise, and add further distinction to their repu-
tatlon. In this, no doubt, they have aimed at sue
cess, from all the external appearances and internal
embellishments and comforts of the "Queen," who
when TRANQUILITY seated upon her ocean throne,
seemed TO rejoice IN her aristocratic cognomen,
and scornfuly look down upon the vulgar fleet that
Notwithstanding, with many loud and hearty
cheer, and far-resounding gun, acknowledged her
supremacy. May she have all the success she is
fully entitled to.
We shall, in few days, give full description of
her dimensions and Improvements.
IHE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION THE PosTMAs-
TER GENERAI~-By an extra sli[ from the office of
the Baltimore American, dated Friday evening, we
have the following additional information respect
ing the youth Gardner:-
The City Court met this morning at ten o'clock,
pursuant TO adjournment, and resumed the examna-
ton of J. Mclean Gardner, the young man who
made an assault upon the Postmaster General OF the
United States on Tuesday last Dr. Gardner, bro.
ther OF the prisoner, the first witness called 10 the
stand stated that the prisoner had been remark able
from an early period In his life for his close applica-
ton to books OF the most reconcile character. The
result OF THIS was great prostitution OF mind and
body; the witness, observing his strange conduct
was led TO the beilet some two months since, that
his brother was insane. He expressed that opinion
| to his family and remarked too, at the time, that
| ne feared his brother would commit some ra h act
| DIS disease seemed 10 grow worse.
DR.. u further stated that the prisoner had writ
ten several strange commentaries the writings OF
Shakespeare IN the early part OF last month, which
| he forwarded To his father, then absent To North
Carolina. The father wrote to his family on The
subject, enJolnlng them TO keep str CT watch upon
the movements OF the prls 1ner. he also addressed
hlm letter advising him TO ''change his reading
descend from his stilts and write him letters having
relation to the affairs OF the world"
David Hoffman, Esq. testified as to the prisoners
insanity. He went to the prison in company with
Col. Graham on Thursday morning, and had an in
|
| HIM that he was laborlng under alteration of mind
Gardner, It would appear from Mr.. Hoilman's testi-
| mony, suddenly became possessed with a notion
that Mr.. WlcklIfie and OF the officers of the
steamboat, who were engaged in convers ation close
by him, had conspred to throw him overheard: and
actuated by fear and desire o save himself from
| the dreadful fate which he supposed awaited him
| he committed the assault. He could give re ason
| why he thought conspiracy had been entered into
| against him. He inferred that such was the fact
| Mr. II. was OF the opinion that the young mans
| mind had been thrown into disauay by injudlcio
study. and he had no doubt that he was insane.
After some remarks from j. b. Williams ESQ
counsel Tor the prisoner The case was given to the
Jury, who retired to their room, and after shoT
| absence found, "That the said John Mclean Gard
ner was uDallc, insane, on the first day of August
| at the time OF committing the offence charged
against him, and Is still 80 at the time OF taking thi
| lnqusltlon."
The Court then rendered the following iudgmen nj
and order:-
The Court hereby release the priso from the corr
placed IN the states Hospital, there TO be confined unit
ne shsl recover his reason, of which the CITY Cour
flaw" " ~ ~
We are gratlhed to state that the Hon. Charles
"A. Wlckhbe was so lar recovered as TO be able I,
leave this city on Friday morning for Wasb;notop
lie was accompanied by Messrs. Graham and 1;oy
don, posmasters oil the cities OF New York apo
Boston "'
The Madisonian in mentioning the arrival Of M,
Wicklife in Washington, says.-
We are gratified TO be able 10 state that he is On
trely tree OF pain, and is rapidly recovering from m
effects Of his wound.