The New York herald., 1845-07-15

with the Secretary the Navy relation to the truth
him new account for Proceeding to Annapolis instead q
Norfolk took place my (Bairs) return from Norfolk
with the log book of the Congress, which was on ths
oath Of April than month previous to my former
arrest which took place the 23d of May last If the
conversation took place at this time as stated by the wit
ness then his three weeks of avail, and
show the reliance that must be placed upon the test
mony The charge of falsehood, of which am accused
to the Secretary Of the Navy wit aThat had no in
tenton Of ofdsobeyng any order of my commander" and
this letter has been hauled into the specification There
are intentions OF man which alone bc known to the
alwise and omnitcient Being above who governs
world and "whom all hearts are known. and from
whom "our most secret thoughts not hidden, and in
the presence Of that alseelng and omnpotent power
now again aver, that in going to Annapolis with
intention OF disobeyng the orders ofmy commander"
nsaying $id declare it not my intention go to Nor
folk Certainly not or did J. by going to Annapolis
declare teat would not go to Norfolk Certainly not
most certainly had no intention of disobeying any or
ders In order for the proper understanding Of my
must state the OF my being ordered to Norfolk.
Com. Turner desired most strenuousy to send me to
New York. and that il upon my earnest solicitation
that ordered to Norfolk the port OF my own se
lection. That the orders received from Com. Turner
made the matter as discretionary with me as to what
port should enter for by his letter of January H. ls4
am orde red to take the prisoners delivered TO me by Mr.
Sordol, u $. Consul and deliver them to the Marshal
of the district directed by him and that by these
and other letters from Mr. Gordon aud Turner was left
at my own drcretion in this matter If such iiscre
tonary order be not allowed captains great dis
tance from the post assigned for their entrance then is
there no need of SO many officers in navy,
monts OF those in the mediterranean the West Indies
of the coast of South America 1t is wrong to infer
that because incurred no tempesuous storms or
terrible gales in my entrance into Chesapeake bay did
not keep me from entering Hampton Roads ; that the
signs OF the times freely indicated tha the weather would
be bpsterous and dangerous to the safety OF nv shin
overtaken by such weather in a and dangerous
have been the result from the sign OF the times he mus.
have been aseer and if he would wilfuy persevere in
encountering it, to the danger of suffering shpmen he
would De a blockhcad summary then made OF the
evidence in the case, and the instruction to the
pilot when he came on board to proceed to Nort
folk, provided the wind and weather should permit
was strongly adverted to and impressed upon the aen
ton Of the Court He appealed to every officer of the
Court to consider well and fully examine all the test
mony OF this and conscientously ask themselves
they could sustain the charge of alsehood against
ther ofhcer supported upon such fragile and baseess
foundation if there be such this Court who
after mature and rigid investigation Of this testimony
upon this case, come to such a conclusion must
say would not give my peace of mind and belief OF
conscientious rectude for the Of my conduct
all the tranquility may fancy to himself to be in pos
session by such decision counsel for the accused
closed his defence after continuance of nearly two
usu nous and s;a hall During the delivery large and
crowded. the doors and windows of the antiroom and
passage adjacent were thronged and verya mani.
test and animated anxiety and interest depicted upon
all and every feature Of the spectators The
Court was shortly afterwards cleared for the purpose
Of reading the remainder Of the Journal and determining
the judgment they should return upon this trial. from
the evidence offered. We hope that all satisfied and
that any further harassing trials will be abandoned and
that his trials over for spell least Certain other
allegations have been endeavored to be raised for the
with the Secretary Of the Navy and others, but they
doubtless found their charges unfoundcd and untrue
and forthwith abandoned them. Pity they had done
SO in this latter casemuch honor would have been
due the department than for the they have pu
sued.
BALTIMORE July IA, ls45.
Hot Weafher-Afethodis Fune, al Sermon Gen. Jack
son-Reiigious Sgsabbiing-Bolfimore and Ohio Rail
road, &c.
Yesterday decidedly the hottest day that has been
experienced in this city for the past ten years. the her
momeer in cool spot at o'clock boiling up 96S On
Saturday reached 95s, and at O'Clock this morning
stands at sso without breath of air stirring, that
bids fair to eclipse all of its predecessors.
The Methodist funeral ceremonies in honor Of the me.
mory of Gen. Jackson took place yesterday evening a.
Monument Square, the novelty of the proceeding calling
together an immense ofctzens nowithstand
ing the great heat of the weather The funeral address
was delivered by the Rev. John A. Collins and was
pleased to see that good had truPeed over reg
Gus anatacsm and that allusion, directly indirect
ly made to the imaginary grievance which had
however slight reflection cast DR.. Wyatt for not
having enlarged the fact of his dying Christian in
tion which they deemed in view of his eventnl life
of the greatest riumphs of religion The fact that
Dr. Wyatts prayer one of the most common place
inanimate affairs listened TO- inappropriate in the
extreme and unsuitable in every of the word, to
Methodist class leaders in this city who could make q
better prayer. Mr. Collins threw aside all political
feeling on the occasion. and certainly deliver
ed most eloquent and appropriate sermon
The Rev. Mr.. slicer whose violent democracy has
caused split in the church which he is stationed
very properly took part in the fearing
that might tend further divide his congregation
political motive is assigned to every thing he does. In
times past his interference in politics brought money into
his pocket by securing his election to the Chaplancy
Congress- but of late years it has only involved him IL
trouble and peclniary difficulties. BY the way under
stand he intends try his old democratic friends
election TO the Chaplaincy Of the House of Represents
hves again this winter means OF escaping from the
ira tIf
methodist preacher is novel article that there il
but little doubt OF his securing the election
Yesterday being Sunday it quite amusing sight
TO ookeronto to see the progress of the difficulty that
has sprung up among the German Lutherans of the III
ons Church The seventyiive members who have been
expelled by the Board of Trustees from church member
ship for desiring the removal of the Rev Mr. scheib
verts The fact is the Protest Of this city for yea
rast having come to the conclusion TO preach
qusrIelng among themselves. On the other hand, the
Catholics, having now no open opposition to encounter
have greatly fallen of in their exerons for promoting
the prosperity Of the church, whilst there also
than one Of their congregations engaged in o.
words that has destroyed all unity OF action among them
The congregation of ST. vncents still fighting owe
the grave OF the Rev. Mr. Gildea and if the Protestant
don't fire hot shot into them there is know
ing what the consequence may be.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have posi-
lively refused to accept the bill passed the last session
of the virginia Legislature, giving them the right
way to the Ohio river at Wheeling. They want to tai
the Ohio either at Pittsburgh or Parkersburg. and he
viii probably succeed In getting the right OF way to the
former place.
There nothing done in the wholesale markets on
Saturday worthy of note though the crop wheat
is coming very fast and indicates that the i'll
be busy week The present dry and scorching weather
has led to the belief of failure of the crop and
therefore, the wheat market is unsettled.
PHILADELPHIA, July IL, 1sa5.
Since Saturday the weather, instead of moderatng
has been steadily growing hotter and hotter The
mospherc appears to glow with feverish heat and the
water from our fire plugs and hydrants Kisses up
steam as Il is thrown upon the pavements Every thing
is parchod and baked, except the animal creation ana
Is fast melting away in perspiration. Only think Of
going into church theatre this swelering weather
Whew the very thought OF 1t IL sufficient to make one
gasp for breath.
Tho Orangcmen Of this vicinity celebrated the ami.
versary Of the battle Of the Boyne Q2th OF July on
Saturday, by firing guns squibs and crackers kecnng
uparow all night and adding occasional rowdy sere
ndo NJ f,oh hoIan noru..