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The New York herald., 1845-02-04

SUPERIOR LIFE Boar FOR THE JOHN r. GAR
DENER We yesterday saw very fine life boat
which is intended for the barque John r. Garden.
er, Capt. James Petersen, a regular packet be-
tween New York and Honduras. II will be reco-
lected that the John X Gardener WAS dismasted in
the gale OF Oct 6, and that the brigs Amanda, and
Flordo Blanco, belonging to B. Blanco, Esq Of
this city, were totally wrecked, and all hands lost
la consequence of those disasters, Capt p has de-
termined to have life boat He states, that if the
Amanda and F. Blanco had been supplied with one
or two, not soul would have been lost The
boat for the r. Gardener is 10 feet inches long,
is capable Of carrying Zoo lbs, with her plugs out,
and when full Of water will free herself in less
than minute. The materials are of the best
white cedar and oak, copper fastened and rivetted
throughout and the air sections are "copper" timed
over She did not cost much-but little more than
The ordinary boats. She was made by G. L. Inger-
soil. Of this city
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
General Sessions.
Before the Recorder and Aldermen Gale and Cozzens
Matthew C. Patterson, Datrict Attorney.

Before the Recorder and Aldermen Gale and Cozzens
Matthew C. Patterson, District Attorney.
February 3-The Grand Jury The following gentle
men perform the duties Of Grand Jurors
for the February termThomss w. Gale. foreman; slas
Brown, Abel T. Edgerton, John Fitch, Henry A. HUI
bert, John G. Hull A. B. Haxton, B. Johnson, L. Lowns.
berry, d. Lathrop, M 8. Myers g. A. Newman, James
Peach. VIM. J. Prout John T. RUSSELL VIM. NJ Stone,
Joseph simpson, H. L. vsnwyck, John wood-whoe
number TO-
The Grand Jury were charged TO their duties, ny
the Recorder, and retired to their room. .
The Caisndar-The calendar for the term 10 unualiy
small and Is composed Of the following
and Battery q Rape, Forgery 8; Burglary y Grand
Larceny, 81 Disordery House, 1-numnsr OF new cases
bold cases 10; whole number for trial -.
Fnts usual fine Of $2s ordered 70 Do imposed
upon IA non-atteldant jurors, 80 - p s ry,
NoHe Prosequi-In the case Of John =. Bar o. WIS
consn indicted for obtaining goods OK se Ps..encss
from Lee Brewster, of this city the p,srct n"1rney
moved for noIle qu upon an adavit Of Mr Brew.
setting forth that from facts that had come to their
Ina since the finding Of the indictment they were
sas the he made were true at the
s; S ~ a. the indictment, in their opinion could not
~ s,,sss;r.d and further that they had not settled or
coernromisei 90 the matter in any way. The motion was
p,ee If Gully Peter Van Pet indicted for forgery,
q; bank notes, retracted his plea OF
@uty plead guilty Sentence suspended till Friday
Several motions then made, but tried and
at O'Clock the Court adjourned
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Common Pleas.
Before .Iud1e In0rahan.

FEB 6.-Thomas r. Whitney, and Thomas Nc knight Us.
Bdldwin Gsrdiner.-This action of trespass
brought to recover damages under the following circum
premises situate 2s5 Broadway, with the appurtenances
&C. which, tenants they entitled to; that they
and had been carrying there partners the b-
at that time entitled the right Of passage and
by the stairway and through the entry hail. passage
between the shop and passage 10 be torn down and
new one erected thereby narrowing the pathways and
bricks and mortar causing the passage be very
obstructed; also by tearing down brick building in the
yard and erecting another occupying nearly the whe
yard; also by tearing away the front q the building and
erecting new one in much that plaintiffs were lat
erly obliged to vacate the premises For defence
put in that defendant merely carrying the
sary alterations for widening the sore and that OF
courtesy to the tenants the brick mortar &c. i'm
mediately removed. Verdict for plaintiff $50 damages
and cents costs.
Lozer and Alex scole., for plaintiff; D. Gould, for
defendant
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

TEXAS MEETING THIS AFTERNOON Following
up the movement in Tammany Hall, the Democra-
cy of the city favor of Texas have called great
meeting in the Park this afternoon, their fiery
zeal being quite proof against the codness Of the
weather This will tend to widen still more the
breach between the two cliques or sections, which
may be called the anti Texas and abolition clique,
represented by the Morning Necs and Epening
Post, and the Texas and antaboll,on clique repre-
sented by the Plsbsian The bitterness Of feeling
between these rival factions, is at this moment
more intense than that existing between the
wings and loco focos. The full effects OF this
fued are yet TO be seen. 1t is not at all unlikely
that it will tend to secure to the wings supremacy
in the State of New York at least.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Citv IntelIlUencc.

Police Omces-FgB. 3ri.-ARREsr BURoLARs--
Officers Sokey, Ives and others, arrested FIVE
med Moore alias Harriss Geo. johnson alias Peter
Long Emanuel Tsy Tor, John Colvin alias Yankee Dee
die, and Henry Williams on charge oi breaking anc
entering the premises Of Mr. Schermerhorn short time
since, and stealing quantity Of silver. They are fully
committed.
BuReLARY-The dwelling house of H. r. schoolcrai'
was enered Sunday night by forcing the front base
ment window, and quantity OF clothing stolen. The
rogus every thing topy turvy probably in search
Of silver other valuables.
AN UNwoRrHy PRsrEoE-A young man. named Daniel
Donaldson picked in the streets few days sinc
by ofhe Ivy Green Mnsres whose sympathies were
aroused by the tale Of the boy that he was suffering no
from inability to work. but the fmpossbility OF get
ting any 10 do. The minstrel softened and taking
the lad by the hand procured him situation at the Ivy
Green as under bar.keeper. On Saturday night goc
watch worth $40, belonging to Robert Sears, the bar
keeper and coat worth about S20 the property Of C.
w. Terhune, United States Advocate was stolen from.
the in which Sears slept Suspicion subsequent,
aghted the new bar keeper and going TO his resi-
dence on Sunday night, Sergeant Cochran Of the M
The coat wss secreted in the cellar OF the Ivy Green
Donaldson was fully committed to answer.
COrOuer's Omce.-MELAscHoLy SuIcIpE.-The CO.
roner was this afternoon to hold inquest
upun the son of ex.Alderman Charles H. Hail. young
man about % years Of age who committed suicide this
morning by shooting himself through the neck with .
gun while aborng under temporary alteration Of mind
The unfortunate affair occurred at the residence OF his e
her in Harlem and has thrown the whole family int
the deepest grief.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

LECTURES ON THE NEGRO RAoK.-We UNDER
stand that Mr.. Grant, a scientific gentleman, who
recently exhibited the Drummond Light in this
ciy, is about 10 deliver series of lectures on the
etAnosraphy Of the Afncan race He will com
menoe with examination of the earliest hsto-
rical records of the human race in Africa, Egypt,
and Asia, and show that the African race is alto
eether separate and distinct from the Egyptian. In
illustrating this branch Of his subject, Mr.. Grant
will give great deal OF curious and novel intor-
nation, derived from an attentive and intelligent
examination Of the monumental and historical re-
cords Of Egypt. He will also, probably, show the
utter impossbliiy of the African and European
races living on terms OF social and political equa-
lty ia the same country. The lectures will be
delivered at the Society Library, and will be an
I.ounced IN due time.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
STARTLING DscLosuRs The city was ri

STARTLING DIscLosuRR The city was rife yes.
terday with rumor Of a startling disclosure ale
ged to have been made recently in Cincinnati concern
trace to reliable source, hope for the Of
humanity and religion II may preve incorrect,
giving 1t publicity As rumor, however, with her
thousand tongues is likely to magnify II possible the 81
iessu outrage we VIII state what we have heaId which
whose death was announced six or seven years
ego, M Occurring somewhere in the West, had, BY
mere accident been discovered in religious instr
tutien In CINCINNATI, where he had heen iorcoy con.
lined Tor the last thirteen years that his release was
effected after considerable trouble and excitement sna
that he was about to return to Baltimore we ten
A. It was told to u.s. by gentlemen whose woros We
could not doubt but still inclined to think there -
mistake somewhere az the Cncinna papers do not
mention word about IT. Baltimore Clipper, Fsb 1.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

These returns show very great in the move.
ments Of the five banks named which, If carried out in
the same proportion by the other banks of the city will
make decrease of nearly fifty per in tho operations
Of the banks The decrease given In the above table,
discounts, is full twenty-five per cent; in SPECIE about
forty; in circulation een nnd in deposits about forty
i've. These returns coDfrm what have for the past
six or eight weeks been stating and show the Of
the tghness in the Money Market and the improvement
in the rate OF interest 1t could not be otherwise than
that such immense and rapid decrease in the opera
tions Of these banking institutions should have caused
much embarrassment among the commercial classes and
much depression in the stock market
From these returns appears there has been decrease
In the circulation and deposits. The banks have evil
IDENTIFY strengthened themselves in every way to meet
any movement that may sprog Of the overtradng
general throughout ls44 The immense importations
during that end the limited exports raised balance
against us which required in ts liquidation, large
ports OF specie remauces of Ills Of exchange
equal amount The excs sivc speculstons in cotton last
years the ruin Of many engaged In these operations the
immense production and the reduced state Of prices tended
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

WELcH's NATIONAL CIRCUS, PARK.-So far the
General has been highly successful in his endea-
vors to please the pubc-ndeed, it could not be
otherwise with his unrivalled troupe. Notwith-
standing the unfavorable state Of the weather, the
house has been well filled since it has opened un-
der his auspices. There is an entire change of
performance for the present week, which will be
as well worth witnessing as those Of the previous
The feats are so truly astonishing that they must
be seen to be credited.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

THE SMITHSONIAN BEouEsT.-There is one bill
now before the House of Representatives., whici
otner business. After a disgraceful delay OF eigh
wears, an act establishing the Smithsonian Institn
ton has passed the Senate, and we presume wi
meet with little opposition in the House, provide,
it can be taken up But herein lies the difficulty
and there is some danger that il may be smotheret
by other matters The bill is about as good on,
as is likely to be framed, and amendments can b.
made hereafter, as its practical operation shall de
laid over to another session, there is danger tina
the same causes which have heretofore retarded il
will cause a further delay of two or three years
We need not dwell upen the importance of the oh
jecs contemplated by the bill, and the necessity
fulfilling the faith of the government, pledged as
has been to carry out these objects.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
MONEY MARKET.
Monday, Feb. 80 p, MI.

Ihere was very general improvement to-day in
quotations for stocks with transactions to some extent
stoningon went up per cent Norwich and Worcester,
Il Erie Railroad !; Farmers Loan Ii Pennsylvania So,
1; Morris Canal, Il Long Island 1t; Canton, Ii Illinois
Special Bonds closed firm at Saturdays prices.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives have
passed resolution directing the Committee on Banks to
introduce clause into all bills that they may for
the charter charter for any alteration in existing
charters of banks, making individually a-
bic for the notes issued to the of stock held by
each respectively
The Senate of Missouri have parsed bill locating tho
fifth branch Of the Bank Of Missouri xingon one of
the most nourishing towns in the State.
The Treasurer of Pennsylvania commenced paying
the interest to-day in Philadelphia at the Pennsy vsna
Bank Sautes were fired on the occasion.
The receipts of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad for
| the week ending the 2st ut were annexed -
Passengers. ............... :. .$469 IS
Loca. t.'. ireignt. ~ u
ssss %
Receipts for same time last year. ar........... s9s 90
Increase, equal to lls per cent. S4as q
The Committee on Railroads in the House Of Assem-
bly, have made report the petitions praying for
surrender Of the State lien the Erie Railroad which
has been printed and laid before the members.
The committee to the conclusion that the present
impedimsn to the eompsnys obtaining the necessary
funds to complete the road and they therefore
mend that the lien of the State be released on condition
three millions Of money subscribed to the road
and one-fourth thereof paid in
There appears to he better feeling nwal street and vi.
cnity produced no doubt in by the anticipated
relief in the Money Market from the opening of the dis
count books of the banks, which have SO long sims
been closed The quarterly returns Of the banks Of this
State having been made 1t is supposed they will in
crease their lines Of discount up the smeunt eutssnd-
ing previous to the contraction for the purpose making
the reports to the Comptroller The reports already pub
lished BY some Of the banks, show diminished move
ment and If this has been general throughout the State,
the loans and specie hand have within the quarter
just closed been very much reduced The banks have
been compelled to rapidly reduce their discounts, and to
almost close their doors against expansion in
quence Of the state of foreign exchanges, and after all
their efforts to prevent shipments of SPECIE they have
been drained Of at least three millions of dollars
We annex the reports of several banks made to the
Comptroller on the ist inst
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

"THKM On CoNrRAcrs."-It will be seen that
Notwithstanding the expectations of vast crowd
that was collected in the Board Of Assistants room
last evening, in antipation Of hearing some extra
ordinary revelations in relation 10 the celebrated
coil contracts" which has now caused so much
gossip and speculation, the Board, after "chokimg
do,cn" Mr.. Charlick's second resolution of enquiry
and accepting mock report, adjourned at about
eight o'clock. This looks rather suspicious but il s
expected the spring election will throw some "new
light on the subject" when it is expected the con-
stituency Of this large metropolis will not allow
these coil contracts" and many other matters con-
nected with the present administration Of the City
Government, to "slip through their fingers"
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
LKoruxE.-Dr. Banning lectures this evening on
the affections Of the lungs and heart, in the Lyceum
Of Natural History, Broadway.
Amusemeuta.

PALMo's.-To-morrow evening the Orphean Fa-
mily give their second concert at Palmo's. Their
singing sounded better than did last evening" and
the audience without exception seemed TO be delighted
Mr.. Hambridge received well mered share of applause
and the repeated must have been very crafty
TO the singers
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Marine Court.
n~f - G-tAI

Before Judge Smith,
February 3-Isyael r Miller ps. EdUard Lafhdm-Sian-
der-Ths action Of SANDER, arising Of quar-
rel between the parties, who ishmongers. II appear
ed that in squahbe the defendant called plaintiff "s
robber" for which suit brought Verdict for plsn
iif 500 damages. For plaintiff J. f. Werliston for de-
fendant Mr. Hall.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

Texas IN THE LseysLATURE.-The Senate, on
Saturday, refused, by large majority, to make
The Texas resolution the special order Of the day
for Monday
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Court Csiendor-Thls Dav,

SUPERIOR CouRr- 8, III to l3, 10 to n, 23, 29.
COMMON PLEAs-Part lst-l3, g. Al, 40, bi %, d. 90,
81 0.
Part Id 8, 9, 4s, 90, 50, 81, 90, Sc, 90, 80.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Theatricals, &c.

The Boston papers say that signora Pico and Signo
sanluirco were received by an immense audience an,
with immense applause, on Saturday evening. They
were both loudly encored in their pieces and throughou
all their performances greeted with the warmest token
OF admiration sgnora Pico splendid creature, AM
sings as though her breath the air Of Paradise.
The concert given by Borghese and other stars Of tn
Italian OPERA on Saturday evening in Philadelphia
pumerously attended, and the music listened wit
delight, and applauded rapturousy - its excellin
merit deserved Signorina Borghese sang with ravis
ing sweetness and the concluding duet from Norma bt
tween her and signora Ricci was the gem OF the ev,
ming signor Tomasi bass singer Of great merit
an old avore displayed the usual evidence of power
ability
The complimentary Korponay Ball, which took plac
on Friday night at the Assembly Buildings, Phadelph
was splendid affair, and passed off in the happest mai
ner. There was a display of beauty and fashion
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
$40 SO

IL uust DC IcdDy SIdtlIyluB " TIC oiu-ldehioheu
practitioners to find that in these days of homGpa-
tho nonsense, the navy at all events under orho
dox treatment. The "two bottles of bitters'' is
quite an amusing item, when contrasted with the
formidable list of porter, wines, brandy, whiskey,
and gin, that precedes it, and reminds of Fal-
staff g pennyworth of bread to his many gallons OF
sack. And then the comforts for the sick-solid,
substantial tangible sscomforts'' the delicious
sssyrups''-and the ssassorted sweetmeats''-hea-
ven reward him what dear, kind, considerate
hospital steward was this Lieut.. Mclaughlin!
We trust the committee will 60 on and give us
a full development of all of these expeditions into
Florida. Ifhe people pay millions to extirpate an
Indian tribe, they ought at least to have the plea
sure of knowing how the money is expended. Let
US have the whole expose, in order to guide all ten
der-hearted naval officers and economical admin
istrations hereafter.
SACRED CONCERT "A concert was given last
evening al the Church of the Redemption, in Sixth
street, in aid of the funds of that establishment.
Not having taken the precautiou to provide him.
self with ticket, our musical reporter stopped
at the door, and told that he could not 60 in, as
strict orders had been given to admit no one with
out ticket, when the following conversation took
placer
REpoRTER-But belong to the press, and wish
to pass in for the purpose OF making notice OF
the concert.
Door -KKRpED-C Cant't help it, sir. Just refused
to let in the wife of deacon of the church because
she had no ticket.
REpoRTER-But / am not the wife of a deacon;
and besides, it isn't usual TO refuse the Herald ad
mission anywhere.
DooR-xKEPER-Yes, know, but this is a sacred
concert, sir.
RKPoRTER-So much the better. The Herald
is doing more for religion than whole vestry
room OF deacons. But, as you please. have paid
shilling for my ride up and back, which you can
have for the benefit of the church by applying to
the railroad company. Good evening.
A subcommittee man, who had been an inter.
ested auditor, now interfered and concluded that
the reporter might pass in The splendid QUARTET
from Newkomm's Mount SINAI, "Teach me, .
Lord, the way of thy Statutes" was just commeL-
cing and it was evident that the audience had not
taken a very strong liking to the manner OF the
performance. This was followed by general Sc
lection OF airs reciatves and chorusses from Han
del, Haydn, &c, which did not exhibit the pow
ess of the singers in very favorable light The
alto was too sharp, the tenor both two Hat and too
sharp, and the soprano (who has pretty good
voice. but quite uncultivated) was laborng no; very
successfully with the majestic music OF her
part. But the chorussus were indescrlbaby
bad, and their unparalleled dlscords created saud-
der through the house.
The organ, which is very sweet-toned instru.
ment, was admirably played by Mr.. Timm, and
the audience were highly delighted with this part
of the entertainment
The New York herald., 1845-02-04

APPOINTMENTS BY THE Governor, JaR. 3l-New
Yerk-Ebenezer G. Barton, Inspector General OF Do
mssc Distilled Spirits vice .. d. Stevenson, resigned.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Superior Court

FEE 9-This Court commenced the February term,
when jury cases being ready the Court adjourned
to this forenoon.
The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Decisions In Chancery.

II. n. SanQlOrQ, V1Ce-CnanCelOr.
Fee. s.-Leonardo Suarsz VS.. M Ogden a al :
G; Moore and F. ,. Cutting for complainant, A. "
he and cason 0i aid no
them with the execution Of the trust powers. Cause
stand to make parties and all further questions
MARY Williams VS.. Joannah Walker-E. Sanford TO,
complainant, J. Lozier and w. Thorn for defendant
Decided that defendant is to be credited for 1856 Of tn.
principal paid by her to Bancker Decree for the resdu
TO complainant and same costs as il bill taken
l fessed.
| CAsEs HEARD At ALBArY.-Jeremiah j. Best u.s. Dsnie
B. Sorr-R. Miller for complainant; R. Mcclellan for
defendant Decided against specific performance. Bill
Masters and others u.s. Rosse Lead Mining Company ans
others.S Stevens for complainant; MIR. T. keynold
wards for Judsen in decree against defendants for deb
and costs Compainants to Judsons costs Of answer
and include them in their costs of suit.
and otIsrs-J Cosiigan Us. M and Il. 4. r. Company
noids for the NJ r. Co.; Rhoadss aud 8. Stevens fo,
Costgan Decided that Costigan took the deed of tt,
% wh
Decree for account in suit and payment Of ba
| lance due and costs to Costigan.
H. Wheeler for complainant Jesse Palmer for defendants
Decided that the transfers Of property from Todd to Ro
Decree for his debt interest ard costs accordingly.
| Leonard Lee vs The HsAiand Bank, Se.s steyen'
Decreed that Fowlers administrator cannot retain
the avas Of Lees note as against him. and that the Bank
ceived No costs to either party.
| r. Nc Cabe ps Cooney and O'Brien-C. Stevens 70,
| complainant w. w. Frothinghsm for defendants. Bill
dismissed without costa to Cooney OBriens costs
/ to be set off against judgment.
a Knicker5oeker Boutwell, and oihersJ. Holme,
for complainant J. D. Willard for Ash and others;
Sheldon for Mosher and others Decided that mortgage
was merged in part to compainants two lots, and
there not 500 of interest due when suit
Bill dismissed with costs.
John d Ketchum Peter Osterhout and ai-H Hami
ton for complainant; w. A. Sternbergh and Holmes foi
W. and A. Osterhout. Decided that the transfer from
Peter to William o.. Of the notes. &c. fraudulen,
against complainant Decree that William O. pay the
complainants debt interest and costs No costs to A.
Osterhout.
S. J. Ptnniman and al r. r Liringst,n end o. s.
Brigham-W. D. White and NJ T. Reynolds for complain
ants; o. g. Brigham and A. r. Hadley for defendants
Decree that the assignment s fraudulent against com
psinants Their debt interest and COSTS paid out
i Of the fund.
Smith and Barton r. G. Balfantyne and al. .admin
strators &c-A Porter for compliments; T. II. Wheeler
i for defendants. Bill dismissed with costs