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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-17
Theatrical.

II seems that Desjardns and Martin have not
solicited the aid Of Korponay, at their contem-
plated ball at Newport They are quite host in
themselves, and Korponay is too busy at Saratoga,
we should think, to be able to leave just now. Mr.
Van Buren, is not perfect yet in the Polka.
Mr. McMichael. the Irish minstrel, who sue
ceeded so well in Boston, gives an entertainment
at Saratoga this evening. He is very talented
man, and possesses great versatility of genius His
stories genuine Irish stories, full of wit, humor,
and pathos; and his songs are rapturousy appauded
by all who have heard them
ETHIOPIAN SERENADERs.-Pamo's Opera House,
last night, was crowded, and for the first time, we
must say it, to excess. II skillful management,
correct conduct, and scientific attanments can at
tract. combined with wit, humor and fascinating
embellishments, we woul say that this style of
entertainments is predominating over every other.
This is advertised the last night, but why should
it be SO! Why not renew an engagement that pre-
sents such abundant attractions?
THE OrERA.-The Ethiopian Minstrels give a
grand Concert at Van Orden's, South Ferry, Brook
Ign, this evening.
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Beauties Of the Night watch System.

By way Of commentary on the efficiency OF our
Night Watch,' let me recount an incident OF
Monday night
Returning home moderately late frem boat ex-
cursion. with two or three Dung ladies' We found,
to our surprise their haldoor locked, and the
members Of their family SO deeply sunk IN sleep,
that all efforts to awaken, them by knocking, or
pulling at the bell, were alike fruitess. Here was
a quandary, what to do, we knew not TO walk
the streets "'tl daylight did appear" was roman
iic-but tiresome. So we uttered vain regrets,
with accompaniment ard variations on knocker
and bell, until the youngest lady OF the party pro
posed efiecting burglarious entrance. This was
happy thought, and carried into execution mme,
diately. The stores IN the ReighbofhDod supplied
boxes. which piled together, soon reached the Sc
cond floor A gentleman scaled this temporary
scaffold, who entered at an upper window, made
tour OF the house, and emerged at the hall door
The boxes were removed, the ladies' entered and
retired, and every thing resumed its original APP
pearance. This, as You may be sure, could not be
effected without time or noise-yet no Waterman
made his appearance, nor were we even disturbed
by a chance pedestrian. This neighborhood is
probably well appreciated by burglars-for only a
few evenings since an attempt was made to force
an entrance into the well known establishment OF
Mr.. james Haviland at the corner. He grappled
with the last of the scoundrels, who was truly a
man OF Herculean proportions, and although Havi-
land placed his mark on the villains face. he
ceeded in escaping.
Where's "Mayor Harper's Watch ~ Echo
answers where4 ID. s.
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The Duel between Clay and Randolph!
Folks LIFE THREATENED By
MIR. WISE.

We will publish this morning at nine o'clock, the
most superb illustrated paper ever issued from the
press in this country.
This magnificent Pictorial WEEKLY HERALD
will. in the first place, contain number of charac
terstic engravpgs illustrative of our second series
of the National Lyrics OF the United States--the
American Had and Odyssey. These illustrations
are humorous graphic, spirited and descriptive to
remarkable degree.
This Weekly Herald will also contain large
engraving, from an original design by one of the
first artists in the country
Mr.. Clay is represented in the very midst OF the
memorable "Clay and Randolph controversy" IN
which John Randolphis represented precisely as ne
stood the field on that fine, clear and balmy morn
ing-attired in the ample folds OF his dressing gown;
his grim, gaunt and unearthly features overlapping
the pile of bones ind calico, and looking as compo-
sed and undismayed, as "patience on monument
smiling at grief" Mr.. Clay is also depicted with
great truth and spirit-the very impersonation Of
chivalry, fire, courage and excitement, evidently
provoked by the deceptive raiment OF his antago-,
nist and endeavoring to trace out the geography O.
his opponents central apparatus for the circulation
of the rather Indifferent supply Of blood allotted to
his attenuated carcase. This is really great pic
ture.
II will be at once perceived that we are sparing
pains or expense to present to the world per-
feet historical record of the great contest now
raging in this country. The party papers have
their way of recording the events OF the tlme-we
have ours. They manufacture and retail the
blackguardism OF faction; we give faithful record
Of the singular developments of human nature,
folly, excellence, chivalry, extravaganza, poetry.
genius, philosophy, and moral grandeur. Price Of
the whole only Ga cents.
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Beauties Of the Post ONCE System.
OswEGo, Aug. Ia, 1874.


JAMES G. BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SR,-
am subscriber Of yours for the Nesc York
Herald, and have been for several years, and have
never before complained to you about the lrregu-
larity OF my receiving it, although have had much
reason for complaint.
Since have been a reader of your valuable pa
per, have always noticed that when we expectad
important news, and were anxious to receive il,
that did not receive my papers regular, and some
times / would receive them after they had been
read. For the last four days have received none.
l cannot think for moment that the fault is with
you, and would be glad to be informed where the
fault lays, as feel anxious to have the first read
ing OF my own paper A. M.
We are every day receiving such complaints
from the interior of the country. All that can pos
sibly be done in our establishment to ensure the
regular transmission of papers is done bnt the pre-
sent miserable post Office system with which the
countryis cursed, renders all this care and regular
ity unavailing in many cases. We call on those of
our subscribers who are subject to these annoy
ances, to communicate the facts to us, and we
shall try if proper representation to the General
Government Of the negligence and unfaithfuness
of Postmasters, will not be without some effect
At all events we shall expose the culprits.
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DEAri1 OF GEN. MURPHY AND LIT. PonrEa.-w

DEATH OF GEN. MURPHY AND LIT. PoRTER.-We
record with regret the death Of Acting Lieutenant
H. r. Porter Of the u g. schooner Flirt fran Galveston
Texas via Key West Just after she anchored quaran
tine, in harbor on Saturday afternoon. He was
Of the late Commodore Porter and his disease was
terry Of St Philips Church yesterday afternoons the off,
GERS Of the Navy and Army this station, and two
companies Of u soldiers attending to bury them with
military honors; and body Of citizens also
following them to the grave. Lieutenant Porter we
learn beloved by all who knew him. and bid fair to
have become an ornament to our Navy We learn, by
the arrival OF the s. schr Frt Lieut. Com. A. Davis
that Gen. w. s. Murphy, late Charge dAfaires at
Texas died at Galveston Texas the 18th u of vel
low lever He was buried with all the honors due his
distinguished station.
List Of officers attached to the U. s. schr Ft, arrived
at this port Yesterday aternoon from Galveston Texas
Porter Acting Lieutenant J. A. Parker, do do; Samuel
B. Elliott, Acting Masters Robert Woodwork, Passed
Asst Surgeon; James Howison, Acting Purser; Samuel
8. Rives Masters Mate; VIM. R. Ruck, Pursers Stew.
ard Charleston Courier .Hug. IL.
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TIE CREvAssK. latest intelligence from the

The CREvAssE.--Our latest intelligence from the
crevasse, we regret TO state is of such nature
to convince us that human power can check It, The
water flows through in perfect torrent and nothing
but fall Of the put stop to the destruction
going The steamboat Empress which arrived yes.
erday reports that the roaring Of the water through he
breach be heard the distance Of two miles So
high and continued stage Of the river it is said
never before known here Since writing the above there
have been two three arrivals The report that all
efforts to stop the breach have ceased The water has
covered the whole Of the adjacent country for miles, and
on the surrounding plantations where crops Of corn were
growing they cutting il down in its green state
and taking of in boats Crowds of people stand
ing the the remaining levee looking upon the devas
taon unable 10 render the least assistance Such the
to say. there has been loss Of human lifeN o. Pic.
.dug. 8.
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YALE COLLEGE. - This was commencement week
at Yale College: The meeting of the alumni took
place ON wednesday TWAS called TO order IN the col
Hon Roger Mino sherman Of the class Of 1922 took the
chair supported by Chief Justice Williams, Of Hartford
of the class Of 1894 and by President Day. Of the class OF
1895. Rev. Mr. Duton, OF the class Of 1899 and John
Putnam ESQ., Of the class OF 1887 appointed
taries
The following gentlemen were chosen executive
committee for the year ensuing:
lev 8 Hubbard. 8 Merwin. = PERT. 8 knight 5. H.
Morse, d. Olmsted w d. sprague Hubert, l. Bacon,
@ Hooker. T. D; woosey, /: G Duncan, Rock we'll,
ertson, j. H. Townsend and 4. Salisbury
The alumni then Joined in singing hymn, written by
The procession then formed and marched to the
North Church, in which the Rev. Dr. Humphrey, OF tifc
class OF 904. opened the exercises with prayer
Rev. T. Dwight Of Portland Me, Of the Gloss Of 1918,
then delivered address, which occupied about an hour
The exercises were closed by singing hymn 10 the
tune Of Old Hundred, written by Hon. Ezekiel Bacon
The Rev. John Pierpont and Gov Baldwin were appoint
citation 10 the Rev W. r. Dwight, and to request from
him copy OF his GRAFTON for publication.
Para ETA KApPAThe Grafton before this society, by
the Hon. Willis Hail. Of Albany, was delivered before
large and fashionable audience in the North Church.
ness Of the distinguished author added to slight cold
under which he labored prevented his voice from being
The subject Of the Grafton was utility" BY this
standard he tried the ancient philosophers schoascs Of
the middle ages, and the ranscendeneIss of our own
days. which he rejoiccd to know could find no hold in
this ancient and venerable institution Of learning.
Mr.. Hall was followed by q H. Cotton, Esq who dc.
livered satire 1.-THE Age which seemed to be high
ly reshed by the audience. 1t contained some capital
hits at the times
On motion OF Professor Omsted the thanks Of the
cety were returned to the orator and the poet The Rev.
Messrs. Du,ton and Thompson were appointed com
mittee to solicit copies for publication The society then
adjourned
There is prospect Of large freshman class for the
next term. The degree Of L. L. D. conferred on the
Hon Rufus Choate of Boston, and Prof. Robinson Of the
Union Theological Seminary Of New York Prof Robin
had previously been honored with the degree Of d.
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Mr.. EDITOR
The columns Of the public journals are often
made the medium Of censure on the street inspect
ors and other officers of the corporation, for vari-
ons sins of omission and commission. plea
might be offered in arrest OF judgment Gas the
lawyers say) on behalf of these officials nasmuch
as they cannot prevent the casting out OF decayed
vegetables, husks, shells, and the fragrant com.
pound known to housekeepers under the name OF
slops, at all hours, excepting the time when 1t is
directed to be done by ordinance. There are many
vicnties where the inhabitants have not sufficient
pride in the appearance Of their streets, enough
regard for their health to prevent the intractlon OF
the laws; and where such is the case in low and
secluded neighborhoods, it does not so much mat.
ter. But the contrary is the fact when frequented
thoronghfares present the same unsightly and
noxious exhibitions and that the writer may not
be considered as INDUCING in "iancy SKETCH"
he would respectfully call the attention OF those in
teresed to inspect Centre street, from Pearl street,
right side going up. This street, wdened and filled
at great expense, as many citizens mad positive
evidence in the shape OF heavy assessments, pre-.
sents daily the anomaly Of clean cartways and
dirty CUTTERS offensive II sight and smell, and GER
tainly not conducive to health from the various
and perishing matters therein contained: The
street Inspector Is no more to be blamed tor this
than for not reporting the names OF persons SO OF
Tending; for it is evident that the sweepers have
done their duty, and that II is owing to deprayed
state OF taste the part of certain inhabitants that
this state Of things is suffered to continue Other
places might be named where the same abuses are
practised but it is well not to show up too much at
one time, and those offending may perhaps take
HINT
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DREADFUL ACCIDENT. Wings attempted to-
raise ash pole in this city Saturday last. In
the fore part OF the day Of the derrcks 60 feet high
to DEATH and nurng the other that he is expected
to live Notwithstanding this sad accident the more I'M
raise their pole when the ropes and timbers gave way
and came laundering down over the heads of the multi
tude who escaped as II by miracle Their attempts at
the polls Monday was attended with complete
throw, we have doubt, through the State Spring
field, (Nl) Register .9ug6 tt4
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REV. Mr.. Although the Grand Jury
sometime since found an indictment against Rev
Mr.. Fairchild for adultery, yet he has not yet been
brought re for trial owing to the hesitation Of Gov
New Hampshire. The Governor we understand has his
doubts whether Mr.. r. can be considered fugitive
from justice" within the intent Of the law II has been
customary we believe to grant acquisitions in all cases
where persons indicted where shown be without the
Jurisdiction OF the State but common usoge is not al
ways right or legal.--Boston Mail. Aug. a.
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PAINFUL Occurrence The Dayton Ohio, Journal o.
the 9th instant says that while the democratic procession
was parradng the day previous the artillery gun squad
were firing salute when by the premature explosion o.
jared another Mr. Tue kerr badly hurt and man named
Davis slightly injured
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CouRT FOR THE CONNECTION OF ERRORS, Buzz
rAI.o, Aug. 10 No. IL. Appeal Cause-A. M.
Farley or NJ Farley and al.-Mr w H. Seward heard
for the appellant No H. Allison Post VS. the Bank Of
UticaThs cause was argued by MIR. c. Kirkland and
Mr.. w Hunt Monday last but the report Of the argu
nent was not published No. 3d. Asa H. stearns vs. II.
Kenyon, Lawrence and Brosman-Noxen, Lesvenworth
and Comstock, Attorneys
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Mr.. MunLrNpEao-A STRANGE RnpoRr.-A +

Mr.. MuHLENgERo-A STRANGE REPoRT.-A re-
port was received here yesterday, by gentleman
from Reading that the funeral ofthe Hon. Henry A. Muh
lenberg had been postponed in sequence Of the dis
covery OF signs OF life in the body, Wednesday It
said that this report current at Reading when
the left and had produced extraordinary excite
nent there We made every inquiry to ascertain the
truth of strange end unlocked for rumor but could
learn nothing in relation it, further than the statement
made above We cannot believe it, as could scarcely
be true without bringing its confirmation in Off
cal shape.
Since writing the above friend in this city has shown
letter from Reading, dated August H. from which
make the following extract - .MN
"Our town is in the greatest confusion at Mr. Mullen
berg's death He to have been buried to dayt
postponed They think he is not dead. The doctors
cuppsd him oday, and the cups were filed with blood
and what is still more astonishing, 1t warm They
had ice about him until yesterday There appears
mott have been any change in him he looks just the
he did when living People here from all parts
Of the State Crowds about his house all day; now,
nine o'clock at night, crowds are awaiting about his
house" The report is that he Is not dead i is not
change takes place -Phiiad Times. .aus. l6.
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Low WATER The Norrstown Herald states
that the Schuylkill is said TO be lower than il
has been for years The water lacks upwards Of six inch
Is o. reaching the tSR o. the dam that place Unless
will be compelled to stop. There is scardely sufficient
water to supply the vgation.
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MuNrPIoENcE.-The Hon. Abbott Lawrence has
given $1,000 to the High School of Boston, the in
erest OF which is to be given as prizes tho shape
of medals, to the best scholars
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PoLITIc5 IN MAssACHUsKTTs.-Mar Morton
having declined being again candidate for the
office Of Governor, Democratic State Convention was
held at Worcester Wednesday last for the nomination
of other person. On the second baoting George
Bancroft of Boston, received majority Of the votes and
he was thereupon unanimously nominated for the office of
Governor the ensuing year The Hon. Henry Childs of
Psfeld was nominated for Lieutenant Governor /; and
the Hon Gayton r Osgood end Samuel Allen Esq for
Electors iarge. II is said that Mr.. Bancroft has, will
decline the nomination.
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LATER FROM CAMpEAcHY.-There was yesterday
gence much later than we previously received; is
not however Of any considerable importance The edit
torsof such papers at least we have reeeived-are
themselves about the annexation Of Texas to the
Uni ed States The death OF Don Manuel Jmenes Soils is
announced in such terms as to indicate the highest worth
and rarest accomplishments in the deceased He ives
born in the city OF valladod His subsequent life
illustrated by his devotion to the great Of civil Ii
berry, and by his pety The papers at Merida speak Of
his demise in tone which gives indication Of the most
sincere feelings Of regret.-N O. Pic .aug.s
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ADJUSTMENTS AT THE WATERING PLAcEs.-We
perceive that il has been quite fashionable at some
of the Watering Places this season for the ladies
and gentlemen TO battle together-a sort Of Polka
dance in the water.
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STEAM SHIP HIBERNrA, Ryric, from Boston, for
Liverpool, arrived at Halifax on the 3D. inst, and
sailed the same day, with thirteen additional pas
sengers.
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Vessels I'm the Port OF New York.

Vessels I'm the Port OF New York.
We publish to-day an accurate list Of the vessels
in this port, at shutdown, on Thursday evening. il
has been collected with much labor, alphabetically
arranged, and will be found useful to the mer-
chants and carmen.
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FROM VENEzuEIA.-We learn by the Sem, ar
rived yesterday morning from Laguayra, that on
the 9th Of July, when the brig sailed, the election
for Vice President was close at hand-to take
place on the LIST instan-and that no serious inter-
ruption Of tranquility was expected. The Presl-
dent, however, had sufficient body of troops sta
toned at Caracas, the capital, ready to act at
moments warning if necessary. Markets were
dull
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MORE SrEED.-Adams Il Co. arrived yesterday,
in ten hours from Boston, over the Long Island
Road.
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Arrival OF the Acadia.

This steamer, with half months later news,
may be expected at Boston to-day. She left on
the 4lh instant, and is, therefore, fully due.
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FAREWELL SERMON Ar THE TABERNAcLE.-Thc
Rev F. W. Andrews, Pastor of the Broadway Ia
bernacle, will preach his farewell sermon in that
church on tomorrow morning, he having accepted
a call at Troy
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SOUTH AMsRIcA.-See advertisement in to-day's
paper, OF Excursion TO be made this afternoon by
this noble steamer. A fine opportunity to enjoy
the balmy breeze Of the ocean, is here presented
She will pass the most beautiful scenery in the
neighborhood Of the city.
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The ELECTIONS. have nothing positively
new about the election All the returns exhibit
large democratic gain in the popular vote since
lS4O bnt the wings appear to have elected majo.
rty of the State officers in most Of the States
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ANOTHER FoUNrAN-A very beautiful fountain
has recently been constructed in the court yard of
the Astor House. The pure, sparkling Croton
gushes up as high as the roof OF the building, there
shaking his slittering locks if in courteous obei
sance to the Lady Of the Mist" over the way in
the Park
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DEATH or Col. SToNE William l.. Stone, late
editor OF the Commercial advertiser, died in Sara
toga on Thursday evening.
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THE EXCITEMENT AMONGST THE JEWS wakes
very hot. We have received number Of COM
munications from both parties, some Of which are
very amusing. We have some very curious and
interesting details to communicate about the ORR
gin and progress Of these difficulties, which we
will publish in day or two, together with the
most piquant Of the letters we have received.
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THE DEAF AND DUMB.-We perceive that Mr.
Peet, the Principal Of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum
of this city, travelling in the western part of this
State, with few OF his pupils, for the purpose Of
exhibiting their progress, and akening public at
tention to the claims of that interesting and unor-
tunate class of our fellow beings. Mr.. Peet was
by last accounts at Rochester, and was exciting
much interest amongst the people Of that city. He
is man of singular talent and ability in his valua-
bic vocation, and we trust that he will be received
in all the places he may visit, with that cordially
which his benevolent mission demands
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THE STIMULATING TREATMENT. Wings are
about starting campaign paper in Boston, to be
called the " Nettle." Whether it is specially in
tended to stimulate the Democrats or the Wings
we are not informed. According to the Tribune
the Wings, in some quarters at least, would be
nothing the worse of gentle touch Of the I" Net
tle." One thing is certain, they do need something
more stimulating than the twaddle of some of
their orators, and the sarcastic efforts Of some OF
their journalists, the Courier for instance, that
never had a sting.
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NAVAL ScHooL.-This branch of our naval SER
vice, which promised SO much for the mercantile
and military marine of America, has been totally
abandoned, and the line Of battle ships at Boston,
New York, and Norfolk, turned into receiving
ships for foreign sailors II is fact, as notorious
as are the Niagara Falls, that our merchant chips
and national vessels, are more than one half man
ned by sailors who were born abroad, and bred
abroad When shall we have change in this