The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-20

born IN Ireland came to the United States In child
in life the daughter Of the late Commodore Richard
Dale, who was Paul Joness first lieutenant. The
Commodore is a constant attender Of the church, as
well as his lady. Mrs. r. is fond of changing from
church to church, and generally takes notes of all
the sermons delivered by popular preachers
ISAAC HAzLKIitjRsT-This gentleman is lawyer
of good standing at the Phiadelphia bar; member
of the present Legislature from the city. He is a
married Mr.. HIS sister: Mr. II, is deservedy be-
loved and esteemed. We would be much pleased
could we say as much for Mr.. Ashhurst.
Dr. CAsrAR WIsrAR MoRRIs-,This gentleman be-
longs to one of the oldest Quaker families Of our
city a practitioner of some eminence, and is the
only Episcopalian who adheres to the old Quaker
garb; even his friend Isaac S. Lloyd, having aban-
doned it.
Cor. WIN. p SMIrH-Known as military man,
and also being at the head of meetings for compli-
mentary benefits, &C.; but does not often subscribe
much himself; ne will be great man. He is a
tor by John Tyler for a short time. His father
kept small grocery store in an old frame building
At the corner Of 18th and Walnut streets.
AFFAIRS IN CASADA.-The correspondent of Ii
vingston Il Co., writing from Montreal, on the 18th
instant, gives the following intelligence
Some twenty vessels with general carcoes have arriy
ed in port within the last eight days. and our wharvcs
have assumed moro animated appearance but owing
on the opening business fairly commenced There
yet few or no Upper Canada buyers in the mar
kst reversing the general custom as the buyers have
sells.
More than %, 900 barrels Of -four have come down
extent have tasen place holders still demanding cd
while shippers are not prepared to offer any than
2Ss Tor best brands The vessels which dis
charging will in most be ready to reload next
week, when we may look for more active market
Ashe; are now arriving in larger quantities. Pearls
demand Pot. are worth ass Cd Freight. to L~erpooi
fixed at 4s Cd barrel for -four; 81 per quarter
3D. ashes 30s To the Clyde from ais Sd Sd
ashes Flour and grain the to the other
ports At these rates large arrangements have been
1.-THE Great Britain which was the first vessel here,
has already $50 tons engaged for the fall voyage from
Lendon to Montreal This arrangement, however pro-
hibts her from loading here with either oil cake grain
al it might retard her return voyage handsome sub
Montreal to present to Captain Swnburne some testimo-
NAL of the high entertained Of his skill and perse-
vence in being tho first to arrive here for three
At auction of groceries, &C.. brought in under the
drawback BILL on Monday last FIRST lots only were sold
The new Odd Fellows Hail. in Great St. Jamess street
progressing rapidly and bids fair to be ornament to
will be magnificent assembly room. The Montreal In.
surance Co., are about to their establishment to
tho old Wesleyan Church in Great St. Jamess street.
which will be given up to them as the ncw
church ready for the reception of the congregation
handsome facade is to be erected in front building
The large hotel known :. Madame St. Juien. or the
Canada Hotel is to be sold this morning by auction by
Mr.. lowering We had ice hero yesterday morning q
quarter Of an inch in thickness ORC
LATER FROM TExAs-The New York, Captain
Wright, arrived here yesterday, (says the New Or
leans Peaymne Of the 18th inst from Galveston whence
she sailed on the sth inst. She brings papers from
Galveston to the 7th Among her passengers Mai.
Donelson the U. s. Charge, and Gov YELL OF Arkansas
Gen Houston with his wife and son, arrived at Calves
posed to visit the seat Of government of Texas and will
then come at once to the United States he being
the death of tho latter which appears 80 imminent He
choice.
MIR. wicke, the ex.Postmaster General, was at Gal.
weston on the 7th inst.
Commodore Moore has involved himself in contro.
people of Texas, in which ne exposes his grounds Of
dissatisfaction with the ex-Presdent He enclosed CO.
Ply Of this address to the exPresident threatening fol-
low up with other exposures until he receive
sona satisfaction for the injuries which he thinks himself
to have received
Texas in regard to annexation The only trouble with
them appears to be- whether to meet in convention and
subsequent to the meeting Of Congress This is fertile
theme for the several editors To show the disposition
Of the President of Texas, make short extract from
the Morning Star Of the Sd instant published at Hous.
toni
1--WE rejoice to say that have the most positive evil
dence that the President and majority Of members Of
bis cabinet anxious to with tho utmost harmony
with the people, and will cordially cooperate with them
in their efforts to consummatc this great at the
The Hon. E. Allen, the acting Secretary of State ar.
rived at Houston on the 22d ut The Telegraph
US that he is an ardent friend of annexation and is des
that he great should be contaminated at
the earliest practical period"
The papers contain ample reports of public meetings
decarave of the feelings Of the people in regard to an.
nexaon There is no occasion to give these reports,
nearly unanimous the sentiments of the whole coun-
try The Texans already regard themselves part and
parcel Of the United States and proud of the Union arc
only impatient that any delays should be interposed
Even the papers opposed to annexation but insinuate
their objections; they that must take place. and
the s snS to it We Judge
tons, not all the diplomatic Of the world can
sway at all the general mind ofTexas.
Tho papers have some rumors Of disafection to tho
Mexican Government in some of her Northern Depart.
ments. The wish may be father to the thought in
the movements Of General Arisa have been received
In Texas
ACCIDENT TO BIsHop DKrANcKY.-Our usually quiet
village was thrown into great excitement, last eve
ming by the report Of accident having happened
srn New York who has for the last few weeks been
atour through his diocese He had made appointment
to onciate at East Bethany small place some six miles
from this He expected to preach in the Presbyterian
meeting. house at o'clock in the afternoon A large
concourse were assembled from the surrounding
try and short time before the appointed hour for
vice. it asccrtaned that the of the Presby cran
meeting house (Which had been promised) refused
fourths Of mile of the Presby Church The
Bishop riding with MIR Marcndale and the Rev. Mr.
Bolls, in two-horsc light wagon After they started
person in the cracked whip and tho horse
became FESTIVE; Of Them jumped violently got astrde
Of the pole Of the wagon, and commenced kicking
The Bishop arose from his seat and in the Earring
the rapid speed Of the horses he fell out and
struck violently on his face causing severe conclusion
Of the brain He was taken up entirely senseess and
conveyed to the house. where everything posi-
BILE will be done restore him. This morning his phys
clans pronounce him comfortable as could be expect
cd There has been gradual return Of consciousness
difficulty.
The Bishop remained at four O'Clock much as he was in
the morning Mrs Delaney had arrived but il is doubt
ul whether the Bishop recognized her his situation Is
very precsrious though upon the whole he perhaps
comfortable as could be reasonably expectcd-Ldrinss
toms Batavia Letter, May IL, p. M
Brutal OUTRAGE IN NAuvoo.-Tbc Warsap
Signal says:-We learn that on Sunday last a man
by the Of HYDE from fort Madon Waited Nanvoo