New-York daily tribune., 1844-11-25
MORE FooTRAcEs.-A race between Barlow the
Englshman, and Steeprock the Indian is projected.

LECTURE ON THE SrEAM-EgGINE.-It is un-
doubtedly true that but very email part of tie
public have any but vague and indefinite idea OF
the construction and operation Of the Steam En-
CINE, and that it would greatly add to The pleasure
of all rejecting minds TO be able to understand the
beautiful and perfect operation Of this powerful
agent which has and is producing an entire change
in the affairs of the civilized world. We therefore
call attention TO Mr.. EMMoNss Lecture this evening
at the Hall Of the American Institute, in the Park,
as advertised in another column.
Mr.. VANDEsHoFF's LEcrURE.-It will be OBJ
served that Dir. Vanderhoi lectures on Elocution,
next Wednesday evening. From the admirable
qualifications of this gentleman, his Lecture will be
truly worth attending.
e The Unonists" hold meeting tomorrow
night, as will be seen by advertisement
The EcLlpsE.-Thc eclipse of the moon last
evening with great dstinctncss, in spite Of
some portion Of the sky being clouded.
REV. MIR. ToRREY.-The case OF the Rev. Chas
Torey, charged with abdac,ing slaves, comes on
to morrow in Baltimore. 1t was laid over from last
week, in order to enable him to procure witnesses
from New York.
DOUBLE PRosCRlPTIos.-Joh Tyler, after hav-
ing turned those Wings out Of office who declined
supporting him for the Presidency, is ow finishing
the business, by turning out those who voted
against Mr.. Polk. We would advise his acting
Excellsncy to allow Mr.. Polk TO inhct his own pun
ishmen,s. The business OF whipper general is not
very reputable occupation nor very congenial-
unless man has sn inborn source of inexhausuble
malice. Phil. North Am.
WoRKs sABANDoNEp.-The Docer Enquirer says
that arrangements made by the Cocheco blan. Com
pany, Tor largely extending their works the coming
Spring, have been abandoned.
In addition to the very extensive works going on
at Manchester, il is said that company would, had
the times warranted il, have soon commenced man
ufacturing operations al the Fails in Bow, four
miles below Concord of which water power they
are the owners.
ARKANsAs.-The Legislature of Arkansas com.
mencsd its biennial session at Little Rock on the
4th inst. John Williamson was chosen President
| OF the Senate, and John s. Roane Speaker of the
House. Acting Governor Walkers message is
| published in the Little Rock papers.
COURT OF Errors, ALBANY, Nov. 22-Present,
Senator Foster presiding, and - other Senator's
No. 25 as 22-A. Lawrence and al. VS.. the city Of
! New York. d. Graham, Jr. concluded for defend
ant In error.
APPeIsrMEyT By The PEEsIDEsT.--Samuel
McS.lung OF lTenioo, 10 bs Marshal oil Inc lplted
States for the District Of New-Jerssy.
w. EMERsoS,-Mr. K. W. Emerson has de-
livered four Lectures before the Arheneum, which
uanscended every thing We ever heard. in the way
of lectures Every thing he touched upon, no mat
ter how commou>place, received beauty, life and
new interest. Ihess was no remark uttered. but
what had its point, aod oftentimes very sharp
point. Lectures OF rhs high lofty, yet practical
character OF those delivered by Mr. Emerson cannot
fail of exertins an ennobling Influence wherever
they are uttered. Nantucket Inquirer.
SAFE MopE OF BLAsrIsG.-lti is known TO many
individuals Though not to the public generally, that
rocks may. be blasted without rsrlmiug down
pounded brick on the charge. Put rye straw into
the hole; one be not long enough, use two, run
| ming the top o: one into the other, tying paper
around the joint. Then pu; in the charge of powder
and prime t,e straw, and then fill up the hole with
| 6ne, dry sand, without ramming. Nothing more is
necessary preparatory 10 touching the match.
Boston Cultivator.
GREEN BAY, w. This tow fiourishes The
t, Republican says the weather continues fine, and
II wind fresh from the Bay; vessels coming in
~, ,eeat the appearance of maritime fleet. While
-, se sre lying anchor In the channel others are
s,r, ug sleeg The whsryes; and, BY the rolling
sybs. l. the Taing chans, and The Merry oh hoin
or ,h iolip tsIs, agn;n are made TO feel that We
are in 1e midst Of quite hustle OF business.