The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-08

Entertainment ON board the Great Western.
On Wednesday, the gallant COMMANDER II the
noble steamer. Great Western, gave to select par.
ty OF friends one of The most beautiful entertain
mens OF the season. The company, consisting Of
about forty five ladies' and gentle me D. mel a, about
IL O'clock, and alter having listened tor half hour
to the music OF one OF best bands, repaired 10
the cabin. The immortal Downing, the Uoe Of
America, had the superiniendrnce Of the tables,
and truly, on thIs occasion, did hlInse II honor We
noticed among the guests the majestic Miss c.,
Mrs. J., Mrs. L., Miss O., the niece OF the
richest man IN America, and many others equally
lemen guests were Mr. Irwin. the popular agent,
Mr.. Stewart Of Broadway, MIR. Sihsr OF Pine
street, Mr.. D., Mr.. F., and others. The glorious
Mathews, the mosi popular commander who visits
shores, received his friends with his accustomed
courtesy, and IN neat little speech welcomed
them on board the Great Western. Several toasts
were proposed and drank with all the honors-but
one among them, we thought, was more heartily
responded TO than the resi-; II was the health and
happiness OF Mrs. Captain Mathews; we wait with
anxiety To welcome her 10 our shores" The cap.
tain's son, young Mathews, gallant, handome
young fellow, was very attentive and polite, and
was evidently the object OF admiration TO more
than one fair creature there assembled During
the unch the band at intervals, played our national
airs, the Pokas, &C., 10 the admiration Of all. Our
space compes US to be briet, and we therefore can
give but short account Of &hs very pleasant little
affair. All present were delighted the ladies look
lhews. (God bless blm,) looked the hsppiest Of
al We wish all good wishes, quick and safe trips,
fall cabins, good health and long lie to Mathews
the popular commander OF the Western.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE LAST FRIDAY WEEK IN PHIL
ADELPHA-BoDY JUST FoUND.-Yesterday morn
ws reading the third story room Of the house Of Mr.
Patrick, In Prune street, found dead under crcun-
stances VIII eh ssd to the that she put end
10 her own existence appears that the deceased
TO the house Of MIR. Patrick in June last and gained
livelihood by teaching music She had not been long In
thu nn hafS Tho -
to usSsr s
her potaons, which priv ate, she would talk In
that she would probably commit suicide, and that they
might expect SONS time other TO find her dead In bed
whs, she sad than to dcoursee such an es
two moths ogo she went away from the house. leaving
her room door locked and stayed for several days This
led Mr. Patrick to suspect that all not right after
applying TO the Mayor, he broke open the door
out he found every thing In proper order, and in
deceased was that Of an educated and accom-
plished female. ana her demesnor was charso.
occs ional failing alluded to above The rent q her
room was paid regularly On last Friday week she
home after being out all day and entered into eonysrsa
on with the family There no indications Of any
thing having occurred 10 disturb her tranquility Of mind
and at proper hour she retired TO bed This was the
The family gave themselves no unessness at her ab-
sence under the impression that she had gone out to
turn In due season On Tuesday, however, they
annoyea by offensive smell about the house. and they
il to the Of the deceased they became alarmed and
application to the Mayor they broke INTO the room in
the presence OF ohicer Young. Here they found the
wretched woman lying In bed, and In advanced state
Of decomposition On the table the following letter.
unseaied, without date, and written in Q nrn clear
hand, and In style which evidently discovered sdu.
Gated mind -
"Ms DIAN Mas PArEcK.-As sm in such melsn.
choy state Of mind cannot expect TO live much longer
therefore beseech you to forgive for all the trouble
may occasion you have no friends who win inter
4 should die. therefore you viii have to apply TO the
Guardians OF the Poor What things leave behind beg
you 10 csim NJ II will be but small compensation for
The trouble that may occasion gu.
HELEN NJ CORNwELL.p
As soon rs practicable after this discovery the Coroner
held an inquest over the body He found upon chair,
~ the side Of the bed spcher Of and vessel con
tanning what hysician, who called m pronounced
solution Of opium. II the general opinion she had
taken quantity OF this solution on the night after she
the jury found verdict TO that effect All that could be
sscertaned Of the decreased H. that she IL widow eyed
about co. end the only relation she has step daughter,
residing In New York The Coroner took charge u tho
body for interment-PyH Ledger, Ncc J.
THR MoRMoNs. Ford appears TO b. deter
mined 10 keep up the excitement between The citl-
sens OF Hancock county and the Mormons, and II
collision II will certainly not be his fruit
~ the officers Of the steamer Osprey, Viii m Nsuvoo
IN Saturday evening last, learn that part the
ysuyoo Legion beug arm. d. and to march 10
Carthage, In compliance with ord ", the Cover
For what purpose was not positively known, but
supposed to relate circumstances grow Ing II
trial OF Sharp and others which is now progressing
/ that place 81. Louie Rep. Oct %
LousANA SUGAR, &c.-A letter from New Or
cans, dated 9Th October, saysi-" The crop OF
'ugar 10 coming IN The ejaculation " that will reach
5000 or 200 hhds. Thu com crop viii ie good