The New York herald., 1844-08-29

Mr.. Webster then retired, amid tremendous
cheers
The Hon. M. BERRIEs then addressed the null
tltude in a short and animated speech.
JOE HoxIE-the regenerated Apollo of the party,
next sang song, which was loudly applauded.
The Hon MIR. GEORGE also made short speech.
But it was evident that all interest had ceased
when Webster finished his long speech Of TWO
hours and aquarter.
During the delivery Of Mr.. Webster's speech the
crowd was addressed at different parts on the out
skirts Of the assemblage, by Greeley, the 'Pough-
keepsie Blacksmith" and other ilnerant orators.
These little independent spouters had evidently the
most fun and enthusiasm, for shout, yes, screams.
cheers, laughter and bacchanalian outcrys were
constantly bursting iiom their hearers to the eyi-
dent discontinue of the "godke" Dan.
Altogether the affair did not by any means
come up to our expectations. The whig party
will, OF course, say that there was at least
fifty thousand people there. But our estimate
of ten thousand is rather over than under the mark
We were also disappointed in seeing so few com
paratiyely OF the most influential Of the leading
men in the whig ranks in this State present the
occasion. Still il was very important popular
gathering and from the display OF feeling and en-
thusasm, it is very evident that the wings are pre-
pared to make a desperate fight in the 'Empire
State"
We have great pleasure in expressing our grate-
full acknowledgements to Captain Mclean, OF the
" Swallow tor his kind and polite attention in
afording us the best possible accommodation for
writing out our notes on board his elegant boat.
FROM The SANDWICH lsLANDs-We are indebted
to friend tor Sandwich island paper OF March
portion OF occupied with President 1yle message
delivered at the opening Of the session Of Congress
cemeer last which the editor he publishes the
ques Of several gentlemen icr the rerusal
American readers and he hopes some Of the Will
There u communication the paper headed, Won
derfui Phenomenon which states that the morning of
the town OF Honolulu that an immense body OF water
had burst through the surface OF Fort Hill and spread
itself out upon the summit in the form OF lake Ii was
stated that the water around the borders OF the said lake
cold but that the centre hot that its
depth eight tathoms. The excited natives were soon
aoekng ths scene Of wonder 1t was iudg.
ed that not less than 1900 made the pilgrimage the
S Of wse be
tom them small pha or bottles filed with the precious
element.
Many specuations were agtated to ascertain the origin
OF this unlocked for phenomenon Some thought the
had suddenly forced passage through what
send forth water instead Ci fire. Others ogan believed
that water had been gradually sccumulatDg in the fs
and cavities Of the mountain during the last twenty
years and had at length united body no
one could certainly tell conjecture was rife.
the alteTlOOu, several whose
judgment the utmost confidence could be reposed noun
ted horse and proceeded TO the place, Determined 10
den appearance had disturbed in remarkable degree
the tranquility OF the town. They went prepared TO lake
its soundings and also to ascertan its
On arriving at the designated spot they found email
dark pool, and into their lead was Immediately cast
which found bottom at the surprising depth Of inches
The water was so muddy tn was not thought ad,isa-
BILE to make use 0. the thermometer. 1t r.ctl
lsc,ed that great deal OF rain had recently fallen, and
The editor the FRIEND adds that the deep sensation
which pervaded the community arose from the circum-
stance that native wopan having been troubled i'll her
sleep for many nights in succassion at length announced
that fountain WIS about TO break forth Fort alias
Punch Bowl Hill 10 test the truth OF her dream, She
| sscended the HILL when 10 fountain to be se.n--
The report spread like electric shock among the
tives and Of the foreigners, seems, had tier
| riosity much excited Boston Transcript.
| FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT AT NiAGARA-Mlss Mar
tina X. Rugg, young lady sged about 20, whose
parents reside at Lancaster, Mass., left her home few
days since to visit her sister Mrs. George Howe Of
Detroit. She was under the care Of Mr. John Long OF
Detroit the partner in business Of Mr. Howe, her bro
ther in lsw. Arriving at Niagara Falls they stopped
with the intention Of spending short tine. On Saturday
walked out and when On the bank lust below ia The ta
near the Museum on the Canada side Miss Rugg sud
denly left the arm OF her protector to gather some bushes
instantly lost her basncefang about leo feet perpen-
dicularly She heard 10 utter fearful cry she
was, falling, and all was still. II was twenty mi
nutes before her companions could reach her. when
they did sohey ioundher still alive but senseIess
almost immediately but she died in abont three bour
The only discernable injuries ON the body Were slight
scratch temple and ance broken. The iirst
nnation which her bereaved parents will receive Of
this melancholy caasoph will be conveyed 10 them in
! this paper. We have conversed with those who
present when the accident occurred and they eli concur
In exculpatng Mr. Long IRON the least blame The body
was brought this city the night, and lett in hs
boat last evening for Detroit where II is taken for bu
| rial-BuGd!o GdseHe, August 26
| ALARMING FIRE At APALAcHIcoLA.-OUr citizens
were aroused about half past three this morning
with the thrilling cry Of fire. The two buildings owned
by r. j. Moses. the occupied by Laprade and the
the small house Joining, lately occupedb JOS schrodt
The flames spread with equal rapidly on the sdc
and communicated with the two houses owned, We be-
Iieve, by the Land Company-one lately occupied by
VIM. c. Lawrence and the other formerly known
Whittles house The kitchens Of the house OF II w.
Brooks OF the houses occupied by Henry Hodges and
W. slcKnew also took fire but by the great exertions
OF ourcitizens with the assistance Of
active men from the Florence and Syren who
are ready such occasions they pulled down.
and the main buildings saved. H. w. Brooks house
that impossible for any to stand between 1t and
the kitchen long enough 10 throw water The house
cupied by James y. Farrior also little scorched but
by perseverance, IL was saved from the devouring ele
ment Fortunately II very calm at the time, there
is no telling where 1t would have stopped-.apaathieoa
-qdr .aug 10.
EMIGRATION TO CANADA.-Number Of emigrants
arrived at Quebec during the week ending Aug. "a
Cabin. Steersge.
From England. -. ........... 720