The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-14

oIncers, and under such promising auspices, II can
| not fail to be successful
| Such Society has long been desideratum in
this city, and we have than once called aten-
ton to this matter. There is not more valuable
class of emgrans in existence than those tor whose
special benefiths laudable step has been taken--the
sturdy steady, and persevering operators OF Eng
| land Scotland and Wales. When the numerous
obstacles which emigrants have to encounter on
an arrival in strange country are borne IN mind,
the perplextes of transition from their homes,
their friends, their customary pursuits, their ia
miliar associations, to situation in lite in which
the people, the scenes, the manners, and modes Of
life are new it is not difficult appreciate the value
of friendly intercession OF such Society as this
The class of persons which, in this case, are sought
to be benefited, although intelligent and efficient
in theirpeculiar cangs,are far from being remarka-
BILE for versatility of talent mental resource or that
smartness, which is, perhaps, the most valuable quail
ity for uphill contention with theworld, or at least
that part Of it with which they have to do. Simple,
honest and conidng, they too frequently expos
ed to the designs of tricksters, who too often take
advantage OF them to serve their own ends. The
varied resources too of this country, its extent and
peculiarities are often little known to emigrants,yet
it is of high importance that he should know them
ganzation, has done incaculabe good in this way;
and the of its operations affords the strong
est ground for encouragement to those who are SO
meritoriousy engaged IN the formation of this new
confederation. We have only to add that it has
our best Wishes and we sure the appreciation Of
all who desire the happiness and property of the
| industrial classes.
| THE MEXICAN SrEAMERs.-Since the arrival Of
the two Mexican steamers at our port, for re-
| pairs, and the consequent contrast between the
| athletic proportions of American seamen and the
diminutive appearance of the half breed and half
| Spanish Mexican sailors, the commanders Of these
vessels have very wisely, perhaps unwisely, pro-
cesded to ship almost entire American crew.
They contemplate the selection of about one hun
dred American and British seamen, for each ves-
SELL and are offering the highest rate of wages for
| their crew.
| day or two since an old American Jack tar,
who had been solicited to ship on board one Of
these steamers, calledlthe " Guaduloupe," quietly
sauntered through her main deck, and meeting
with one Of the petty officers, the following colloquy
ensued.
"Well, Jack, do you want to ship?''
| "No, Pm not very particular aboutit. Iwouldn't
mind t-with good rations, good pay. and good
usage"
| "Oh. you'll get all that We had pretty hard
time out, rations rather short and nothing to brag
of, but we'll lay In stock here that'll supply u.s."
"Well, that's pretty fair talk, and don't know
but I'll ship, provided you'll allow me one condi-
tion'
"Oh, yes, we will, what's thatp'
"Why, its nothin' more or less than this ere
give me the runnin wages, good rations, rum nd
| IL. en~ -
rol''
"Well, what's the one thing more %
"That's this, my old boy-should an American
ship ever bring your bloody smoke-lack into action,
allow me the privilege to hawl down your noun
sieur lookin ensign, for damn my eyes, if I'D ever
| fire shot against the flag of my country" The
old salt gave his tobacco quid twirl through his
mouth, slapped it down on the deck, and waddled
ashore without waiting for the reply of the petty
officer Should thisspi actuate the Yankee crew,
and the Texan government have discernment and
enterprise sufficient to fit out a few steamers or
merchantmen, prepared with every imple ment and
a largelcomplement Of men to board these vessels,
there may be some fun with but little bloodshed
before they surrender to the enemy. From present
appearances, it will be about four weeks before
these vessels are ready to depart for the Gulf Of
|
of the Mexican ports, we may look for some
thing like privateer's morning talk or an evening
| visit.
/ GULIcK GUARps.-PREsENTATIoN OF PAIR OF
| CoLoRs BY MAYOR HARPER.-Yesteraay this CON-
pany, which had been on visit, were
presented with a pair Of guide colors (the Amer-
can flag,) by Mayor Harper, on behalf OF a num-
Der ofyoung ladies. Promptly at two o'clock, the
company was on the ground, in front of the City
| Hall, headed by Dodsworh's Cornet Band, and
accompanied by small brass field piece belonging
to the company. His honor, in presenting the
colors, made few observations, but owing to the
great vigilance and attention of his attendants, and
the guard keeping the ground, we were not allowed
to approach near enough to hear what was said
| The coors were received by Morris Franklin, Esq.
in behalf Of the company, who on receiving them,
| addressed his honor on behalf Of the Guck Guards
After which, they proceeded by steamboat Amer-
can Eagle to New Rochelle, tor an encampment
Of five days. This company is composed of fire.
men, in fire dress, appeared in excellent order,
and had an imposing appearance. They 60 on
encampments every year, and have an armory of
their own and equipments for fifty men, all Of
which is the property Of the company. They
have been organized about ten years.
Mons DE koRPONAY.-Our accounts from Sara
toga inform US, that this now notable artistic is
supported in the warmest manner by the whole
elite Of that place. He numbers among his pupils
Presidents, commodores, ambassadors, SOL
diers, statesmen, and citizens Of every profession
Indeed it is rumored that one or two distinguished
men in holy orders have become SO enamored OF
the Polka, as to take lessons in that spirituaile
dance. His Flora Ball was thronged to an unpre-
cedented extent; and many who were on the eve
of their departure, have delayed that event in
order to be present at his Fortuna Ball to-day.
Mons Bley, the violinist, is earning for himself
additional fame on account of the able way in
which he leads the orchestra, and the admirable