The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-29


LATEST FROM THE NoarH--MoRE PROM rHs In
FEcTED DISTRICTS, &c.-The northern mail, arri-
we'd yesterday gives us further particulars Of the at
fairs in the insurrectionary counties. Our Albany
correspondent informs Us Of a few facts. Other
matters, equally Interesting, we take from the pa
pers
ALBANY, Dec. 26, 1874
Movements
JAMES G. BENNETT, ESQ. =
The anti-rent difficulties are the general topic OF
conversation here, as well they may be, tor their
importance takes precedence OF all other matters
of State and private interest. The Attorney ie-
neral, on his return from Hudson, announced d, that
the three miscreants arrested Ia Caverach, and
now confned in the Jail IN Hudson, must, without
the chance OF an escape. be convicted OF murder
The man known as /" Big Thunder alias Dr.
Boughton, is the rngleauer ct the whole move
ment. He was one OF the hrst who raised the
standard OF rebellion, ard has been the paid mis-
| sonary OF The organzed societies Tor TWO years
| He has, il is said, received per diem OF six dol
lars and has lectured and spoken IN Albany, Co
lumbia, Rensselaer,, Schoharle, Delaware, and
Ulster; and has drawn upthe constitutions, by laws
and resolutions OF the societies, and was the lobby
member in behalf OF the anti-renters before the
| Legislature, for the last two sessions SINCE his
arrest, he has, to use the language It an oihcal,
| .sblabbefed like an overgrown baby" and hear
this morning, that he has offered, 10 use the ordi-
| nary phrase, 10 turn States evidence. In other
| words, he is wiling TO confess The whole matter
all the Indians detail their plans, and give
| all other required Information. Inc conditions
are, OF course, the usual ones, with all such era
ven, cowardly, villains, complete immunity from
punishment tor himself. What the course OF the
| prosecuting attorney will be, OF course, Is not
known; but ii is 10 be hoped, that Boughton, al
least, will suffer for the crimes he has himself
committed, az well for those that he has per-
suaded others 10 commit The conduc. OF ne
| sheriff ol Columbia deserves all conlmenda.
ton 1t has been prompt, efficient. alu
braves whilst that Of the same officer IN Rensse-
laer has been the reverse OF all his Up 10 this
time, the latter has taken no steps 10 arrest inc
murderers Of Smith, at Grafton, and his father be
ing an avowe6 ant-rehter, and his conduct,give
strength TO the general belief that he himself avcfs
| the traitors. Some twenty five members Of The
Burgess Corps OF this city, went to HUDSON yesier
day, III the request Of the Common Council Il that
city; some Of them returned this morning, and
nearly as many more left here to-day. All was
| quiet and evidence OF the proposed or rumored
| rescue, was not visible.
There is rather dear'h just now of political
news. Governor Wright has at length chosen his
residence; it is on a small square, or park called
Clinton Square, house formerly occupied by MIR.
Cyrenus Stevens As 10 the intentions of the Go
vernon, lutte is rulyknown; he is quiet, eau
tious, long headed man, and will not readily COM
init himself to either parry. Your judgeship Will,
| think, be lett by Guy. Bouck for Mr.. Wright
acllop; but the White Horse may yet act on i'll!
ne does, Mr. Cowdrey will not be the Judge The
cIelkshlp Of the House lies now between james r..
Rose, OF this city, the present clerk, and MIR. N.
| Hales, OF Troy, the clerk OF the previous year
They were the only prominent candidates last
year. Roses chances look the best, The Speak
ership is between Mr. Seymour, (old hunkeD Of
Oneida, and Mr.. Crane, (barnburuer) OF Herki-
mer. Mr.. w. a member two years since. Mr.
5 as | have before stated, has been member
some years. Yours, nc HAMILTON.
[From the Albany Argus, Dec. 271
An able and weli-uned appeal TO The anti.ren'
people, signed by large number Of citizens Of Co.
| umbia county. OF the highest character anu dis
linction, viii be found among our extracts to-day
II mill Iuto act ye IN
The excitement at Hudson, at the latest dates, hac
subsidized, although an efficient corps of citizens,
aided by volunteers from Casklll and the Albany
Burgesses corps were constantly guard. The
Burgesses corps, under the command of Major
Franklin Townsend, who formed the escort for the
arms and munitions furnished by order Of the Go
verRor, proceeded IN the morning train of Wednes
day, agreeably 70 arrangements, and reached Hud-
son without obstruction Of any kind, although RI
NOR had followed them with alleged detentions ant
attacks by the dsafiected Little doubt was enter
tanned that the persons arrested were concerned H.
the murder OF KIphenbuIg nor was it feared Thai
the local authorities, with their auxil1res, would
not be able 10 MAINTAIN their grouEd. II s reported
that the anti.rent convention, somewhat numerous.
~ attended, was held atClaveIack oil Thursday.
From Albany ouInai Dec. 26l
We have been Informed upon credible au,ho.
riy that " Big Thunder" alias DR.. Boughton, has
made a full confession to the Attorney. General
lmpllcating himseH as one ei the principal lnsti
gators Of the Antl-Rent rebellion IN nearly oue
half Of the counties Of the State. We are also
told that he has revealed the OF all his coad
| tutors in this evil work. Further particulars We
have not received, but Of the truth of this informa
ton, there can be little, il any, doubt
From Albany Argus, Dec. 81
We learn, with sreat regret, that Tx Gov Sc.
ward met with serious accident yesterday nor
ming. Gov. Seward took passage al Hudson in til,
stage for this city, which came up from the steam
|, | boat al poughkeepsc While riding outside with
the driver, and wrapped in his cloak and oyercoat
about four miles thus side Of Hudson, the bacD
axlPfee broke, and The suddenUes ct the fall no
SET the stage, and threw Gov Seward some fifteen
feet upon the frozen ground. As soon the pas
sengers could exlricate themselves Ozone Of whom
were hurt,) they proceeded to The relief OF Gov
S., and conveyed HIM 10 the farm house Of Mr.. r
Butter, near the scene Of the accident. His shou
der was found To be dlsloca'ed, and his body ard
limbs much bruised, though it was believed nj
bones were broken a messenger was despatchec
to Hudson for medical aid, and two physicians
were IN attendance IN the course OF an hour o.
tive; meanwhile The physician of the family had
succeeded in reducing The dslocation. Every al
ieniion was paid by Mf. Buffers hospitable Ia
mliy; and tue passengers, alter remaining three
hours, at their departure left Gov. > In the hand.
OF the physicians.
This was the secosd stage break down that beie
, the passengers on their route from Poughkeepsle
and they complain OF the line
The Hon Silas Wright, governor elect, arrived
in town N the western train Yesterday afternoon
, and is the guest Of the Hon Erastus Corning w,
I understand that the residence Of Gyms Stevens
! Esq, Clinton Square, has been taken for The Gro
. vernon, and will be in readiness for ha immediate
possession.
The aon. Addison Gardiner, Lieut.. Governo
elect, arrived in hs city, from Rochester, OF
Wednesday, afternoon, and has rooms al Congress
Hall.
Religious Services.
The Rev. b. f. Bamett's third lecture will b.
given this evening, in the Society Library Lee
ture Room, at O'Clock. lie takes for subject