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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Before Judge Belts.


Der 6-Ths being the first day of the October term
cient number not being present, the swearing in was
postponed TO this morning
The trial of Ro Iier indicted for larceny the high
seas, called on Mr. Stanacht, his counsel stated
that he could prove beyond the possibility OF doubt
that the prisoner insane and he commended that ury
he was. he said armed with authority on that point Al
ter consideration the Court ordered aJury 20 DO
empanneled to try the question as desired py inc prison.
er's counsel
The Dmrn,cr ATTORNEY briefly opened the case to
the Jury and was followed by Mr. Stalnacht Tor the pr
-
The Tailor and Deputy Tailor Of the Tombs. and ano-
Their were examined his conduct since his imprison
ment with a Wow prove his insanity which was not
material Tho examination de bene OF the mate OF the
Iowa. and passenger also read as to his conduct
on the voyage only material facts in the evidence
were that he came on board on the 10Th Aug and com
mittod the robbery the ith when the ship about
80 miles from land and that the ship Sandy
Hook, he threw himself overheard.
DR.. ToMPKIrs, ply stefan to the city prison, examined
tho prisoner after he brought TO the prison; he
had apoplectic fit shortly after; he then put tor
bed and the usual remedies applied; short time he
began recover; Doctor Tompkns addressed the pro-
French English and German he has had several
fits since he was brought into the prison; the intervals
between the hts he continues in kind Of stupor always
lying on his back rolling his head from side to sde he
refused his food, and il with the greatest difficulty
he could be made to eat; Dr. Tompkns had doubt on
his mind oil the prisoners nsanty there is connexion
between insanity and epiepsy the witnesses attention
was rst called TO the La, * Of his neck upon
examining it, he found it the mark Of al issue,
which led witness to believe that he must have had some
affection OF the brain issue issues are the usual
treatment for such disease. Alter the examination OF
the witness the was adjourned to this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Police Intelligence.

Der: 6-Grdnd Larceny-Oficers Burley and Welsh,
Of the lower police arrested last night old Five Point
thief called Thomas Murtagh, a charge Of robbing
George Valentine resident of Brooklyn of silver le
watch, valued at $35 while in den at No Little
Water street. Locked up for examination by Justice
Drinker.
ydrreyt ,uyrrcU's.-n pvy rJausva
term in the employ Of Mr. Mark Levy, dealer in fancy
ged with stealing money and goods from his employer
Locked up for examination.
Furious Drirng-Oficer Gardner, of.the 9th Ward
rested last evening called Henry Boyle for dri.
wing milk wagon the railroad, near Anthony
street, in careless and furious to knock
down old man by the Of John X Weeks cutting
his head severely Justice Drinker fined him So which
he paid, and was discharged.
Sfoien-Some rascals entered the premises No 90
Greene street.. Yesterday afternoon between and
o'clock and stole therefrom diamond breastpn valued
at $780, bracelet, $2s also hair bracelet and
escape.
False Prefences -Ofser Swyzer, Of the Sd Ward ar.
rested man by the name OF Seymour Allen, charged
with obtaining goods by false representations from Pierce
Valentine, No. III Water street. Committed for
minaon
Taken from THief-Offcer Feeny arrested, yester.
day, fellow called Bill Jones, having in his possession
four handsome door plates bearing the Of G. Roy
nolds, NJ. Young, J. Thompson and J. Mansfield, for
which an owner is wanted Apply to the above active
off, Ter, at the 9th Ward station house, Tombs
Stealing a PistoI-A fellow called James Mullins
$i0 belonging to Messrs. Blunt symes gun manufac-
turers, in Chatham street. Locked up for trial.
attempt to Stab.-A German cabinet maker, by the
name OF erdi1an Kelsch, in the employ of Mr. John
by officer Bloom of the Chiefs office charged with at
tempting to stab Mr. De Forest yesterday afternoon with
sharp chsel Justice Drinker held him to bail in $500,
in default Of which he was locked up in the Tombs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

MILITARY NEGOTIATIONS. is rather singular
coincidence that the two greatest nations in the
world--the United States and England-both of
whom are engaged in war, have, with arms in
their hands, offered to negotiate with their oppo-
nents. We offer TO negotiate with the Mexcans
while our troops are the march to their ca pta,
and the English offer to negotiate with the Argen.
tines IN the same way. We have heard of the
English complaining about the United States Of
ienng to negotiate in this manner, stating, as
reason that we should withdraw our forces first
put we see them doing precisely the sam, thing
How readily they can detect the moat in ,be;,
neighbor's eye, but the beam in the;, QUO, as
capes their observation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

1 VERY LATE FROM SOUTH AMERIcA.-By the arriv-
"A Of the fast sailing ship Courier, Capt. Wolfe,
from Rio Janeiro, after very quick passage, we
have received our usual file of papers, to the I'd
ulhmo.
We find, nothing, however, of any striking in
terest. No news had been received from the Rio
Plata later than that we have heretofore given
The Empress ofall the Brazils and child, were
doing cas- well as could be expected"
1t was understood that the Senate and General
Assembly would close on the Sd ut During the
present session. various acts of much importance
had been passed by the government and legisa-
ture, especially those regulating the national
troops, and those respecting the division of the
provinces.
The formal de Concrete mentions the murder
oil Jose da Silva Mattos, for so years a merchant
IN no, by man named Manuel, a slave, who
when captured, stated that he was commanded
to commit the crime by his master Great excite
ment prevailed on the subject amongst the cit-
zens of Rio.
The U. 5. frigate Columbia was in port-ofB-
GERS and crew all well.
RuInors were afloat that the mission or Mr.
Hood had entirely failed, and that he was ,rv;ro
10 negotiate with Gen. Oribe, the beseger or
Montevideo. We doubt much the truth of the
story.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
City Intelligence.

EMPIRE CLUB.-The members of this farfamed body
rather those who remain attached to primarily
ganized, will meet tomorrow night, at No. % Park Row.
10 take relative to their interests and also
preparatory to entering with spirit into the fall campaign
ii we are not Mistaken this meeting will be gilmore than
ordinary interest and rare sport may be expected the
club, Like Aarons rod, puts forth any blossoms we will
be there to witness and duly chronicle the blow out
SHIP LAuNcH-Will be launched this morning. at III
o'clock, from the yard of Mr.. Jabez Williams, at Will
iamsburg ship of $50 TONS to be called the Atlantic
She is intended for Messrs. Stanton Frosts line Of
New Orleans packets and will be commanded by Capt
Samuel Rose
CRY CoNvENrIoN-This body met last evening and
made some further progress in the report the City
Charter, and adjourned
TRINITY CHURCH ORGAy-The mammoth organ late
y put up in this church. will be exhibited to-day the
Mr. Peter Erben, Mr. Heinrich, the two Oldest erganiss
in the city, and Mr. HARRISON, organst Of St Patricks
Cathedr al will perform at 10 o'clock At II o'clock
MIR. John Cornell, organst of st. Johns Chapel will
play on it. At ~ o'clock Mr. VIM A. King, organist Of
ST. Peters, will play At o'clock Mr. Greatorex,
ganst of st. Pauls, will perform II; and at r. NJ
Mr. Sreseksr will try its harmony With so powerful
an instrument and 80 many performers Of merit our CT
CASE OF DRowsrNo.-We learn that Charles Smith
walked off the ferry boat ut Williamsburg, between
and last evening, and was drowned. Our informant
tells that there lights and rope the end
Smith has left family. His body had not been recover.
ed when we last heard from Williamsburg.
CoRorERs OFFICE, Oct. 6.--.7ccidentai Deafh.--Tho
Coroner held inquest yesterday at the city hospital
the body of Mathew Hcnessey, a native Of Ireland
70 years OF age, who to his death by injuries re-
cdenally falling down upon him. II appears that the
18th OF last month"; he with some Others were digging
cellar in 18th street, when the earth gave way causing
tho above injuries which proved fatal yesterday Yer
dict
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

There quite a reaction yesterday, in the travel
almost to excess and doubt the annual fair Of the
American Institute has attracted from far and the
crowds that swell the regstres of the aforementioned
AMERlcAs.-J. Hopkinson, Philadelphia; J. Proude,
Louis; w; Clapp, Boston; Worrell, Pittsburgh; C.
vannah r. Hovey, Phila; C. Reptiles, u. IA @. Ro-
bertson Charleston; W. Foster, Norwich; D. Day. Apa-
a Dsss' Adams. come sy Day Fie1ids s~
Kirkland Waterford; s: Hebbersham, Savannah.
Stokes Ts rh Ghssn sSGsn Dr.
Warts, Phila; W. Paterson, New Jersey; + Calvert,
Iouisville J. stcnmon Boston, w. May, Washington;
Albany; g. Barton Halifax; T. Chase, Boston; W. Hob.
dence; J. Stacey Boston; J. stetson do w. Deming,
Me-, j. Wheeler Boston; Capt. Phillott Canada Capt
d.nss Ga So
WELL do Gardner Rio de Janeiro; j. Thomas, Phila'
delphia; W Howe, Washington.
ladelphia; II. Davis, Boston Dr. southgate, Va; w.
Bratton, s. c.; T. Roberts, u CT 7. Black, Boston; A.
bell doi N. Holmes u C.; B. Davis N. O.; b. Cutting,
II. l.; 9. johnson, do. g. West, Boston; w. Chappen,
do; Com. Jones, Us N; p DickersOn, do ; H. Smith,
FnANKLIS.-James Morton, Lyons; c. Trash, New
Jersey; A. Hastings, Lexington; w. May Bridgeport;
Chicago; A. Rudlers, N. o.; W. Lindsay. Rochester;
Cecil Ohio; M. Jewett, Boston, T.. Chids, Prov; H.
M
J. Howe, Trenton; 7. Tyler, N. G.
HowARp.-H. Happersette, Baltimore; j. Mead, Alba
ny; ,. Butler ~ J.; r. Appegate, do; r; Wilson DO
Reading; B. Flynn. Pa; Gen. Bayly FLORIDA; f. Sill,
Columbus, E. kibburn, Detroit; r, williams, Geneva
$. wooderson, Bsngori H. Murphy, Michigan; ). Ca
Wood, Rome; d. Rogers. Boston; DR. Morgan, Alai B
Waite N. o.; j. Nuchelson, England; r. McKerrin, Ca
NADIA; A. j. Roe, N Y G. Reed, Washington; e. Evans,
Elmira; George II. Booth, r. Navy, Chester; w. Prn.
GLE Edinburgh; +. Evatt, Canada; j. A. Trepor Wash
ington.
Jupsor.--J. Lester, New London; j. Treat Hartford;
c. Andrews, N. Y; J. sunmond Boston; q. Thurston.
Providence; j. Bryan Saratoga; j. Osborne, Richmond;
H. Baylis Delaware; E. Howard Providence; s. Good
ridge, Hartford; N Thompson, Geo; A. Clarke, Mass
g. Flagg, N VI G. Gibson, Boston; f. brainard, Hart.
ford; L. Lincoln Norw ch; J Steele, Boston, c. Deshon
Mobe b. Quincy, Philadelphia; c. Stratton Missouri;
O. Pearsc, Philadelphia; g. Geehand do; J Thomas
do; Al. Frost, do j. Wright New York; w. Hunter,
Boston, J. Harris, New Orleans; A. Wilcox, New Ha.
ven; M. Starkey. Hartford; p. b. Wilcox, Ohio; T..
Hotchkiss, New Haven.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Political Intelligence.

The wings, for some reasons best known to them
selves postpone all nominations for Senators to repre-
sent them from this District till next week No nomi-
nations whatever were made by them yesterday.
Abraham Van Astyne, is the democr ratio candidate
~, "a 'y W. S W;s IN me iIth District.
A., :" Wisner Is the wing candidate for Congress in
The sd District Of Michigan.
Inc democrats Of this State have made the following
nominations for Congress james NJ Wilson in the ., m
distrlct George A. starkweather in the DIST; and
Timothy jenkins in the 10Th '' INV
Samuel II ? Hall is the wing candidate for Senator
mung counties. "'u N"o'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Board Of Supervisors.

= The N8yOr IN INC CHaIf' -. -.
Der. 6.-The minutes of the former meeting were
read and approved
The bonds of several constables were approved.
Bii.-The bill OF Philo Parmale; for extra ponce
pay was subsequently Withdrawn
The bill of Stephen Heusts, for cleaning the Iomos
for month"; S36 07-ordered to be pads OF Daniel kker
for sl2 52ordered to DO paid Of Emanual Joseph Tor
S45 SO for special seryices-ordered to be paid
The Coroners bill from April to June, noldng 300
inquests, 81, 230--referred.
The bills of John q Beyaps and James j. Bevans-one
for s4b the other for $l2sfor the safe keeping Oh
Polly Bodne for attendance with her at the Circuit
Court at Richmond county &c and for other expenses
while they had her in custody--referred
The tax books then and referred, and
me Board adjourned to Friday noxt at 4 o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

The steam ship Great Britain, is now anxiousy
looked for by the mercantile classes. She will
bring three days later intelligence. Three days,
although short space of time, are Of the utmost
importance just now. the monster steamer ar
rives after regular edition is printed, we shall
publish her news in an EItra Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

The following is a digest of the elections for Rsnr,
sentatves in Maine so far heard from The annual
election Sept "a for the choice of Isl Reprcscnatives
resulted follows wings 81; locos ~; ns choice Ss
Second trial sept ~ in single towns sending II Kepre
sentatves-Whigs locos no choice g. Third trial
Sept 49, in six towns and second trial Portland and
Bangor-wh g.; locos l; no choice g. Total Al wings.
46 ocos and So districts all of which had anothe
trial on Monday. October 6th.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

@uE STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Thc convention. bva
vote OF n to ~, ON Monday struck ont the sec
ton IN the present constitution, which excl,des
ministers ofth gospel from holding any military
or civil office. For other important PROCEEDINGS
IN the convention, we refer.our readers to another
column in this days paper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

The Rev. John +. Pressly, formerly of Abbevle dis
trict Is C but Of Allegany City, Penn, has been
elected to the Presidency of Erskine College, PENN by
the A. II Synod, who have charge Of the College.
The number Of students already admitted to the fresh
man class at Yale College, o. which will be probably
increased to over q hundred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Sporting Intelligence.

New YoRx YACHT CLuB.-Today the subscription re
gatta for yachts manned exclusively by members Of the
club, comes off, and if the weather is favorable it will
be very exciting interest Eight of the best yachts in
the country have entered for the contest and the prize
two silver pitchers will be CALAMITY contended for by
the gentlemen sailors The boats will start from Hoboken
at 10 o'clock precisely.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

Otto sutor the German who attempted TO murder the
cashier Of the Bank in Lancaster short time since and
who arrested in Boston, has pleaded guilty to two
indictments for the attempted murder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Nineteenth Anniversary OF u reas Far OF
the American IusteeUe.


Yesterday vast addition to the assounent already
exhibited filed most of the vacant space within the
area Of the Cattle Garden and vast grou OF visers
crowded the Fair during the day. The vHious pieces
of mechanism and improvements that have Utterly been
made in machinery in general seemed to occupy the at
,ention of several scientific men, who wsEo in attend
ance. powerful steam engine in full opesaton, on
new end improved model attracted crowds Of persons.
who pronounced perfect triumph in hiebranch oil
art.
A complicated piece of machinery, for the manufac-
of cards used for cardng wool cotton or NIX was
prominent object of attraction and the crowdeho visit
ed during the day loud in expressing heir adm
ration the ingenuity of the inventor. Tho various
specimens Of shower and water baths, show- ~ast i'm
provements in this department There awou selected
assortment Of them at immediate entrance the gar
den Several of the benches remain yet to be lled
several exhibitors will keep back their articles for
few days.
In the daguerreotype department the exquisitey fin.
ished specimens presented by r Brady corner Of Full
ton and Broadway show in eminent degree the great
perfection to which this splendid art has arrived There
asotness OF expression-a naturalness apcA Mr. Bra
dys pictures that called forth universal Animation Mr.
D. has been the successful competitor for ne last few
years, having received the first premiums.
The managers have exhibited extreme courtesy and
attention to vsers and exhibitors, and baking the
most active exertions to make the present ir surpass
all former exhibitions There is general oppression Of
satisfaction as to the great advantages dsved by the
The coup aeii from the immediate vicinity of the
horticultural department is truly grand and imposing,
giving the whole appearance of some fairy palace.
The costly array of the finest specimens of ali kinds of
manufactures busy hum and proposition observant
every where-the continued succss.ion Of group after
group of vsers all show the deep interest manifested
by manufacturers and artists we'll the great
public IN general, in this splendid public fair.
The piano manufacturers, and also the musical insru
ment anutacfurers have contributed much in their de-
partment There appears to be sort Of emulous feel
ing existing among the gold pen manufacturers, who
RIGS, in quality and texture exhibit wonderfu improve
ments in these particular branches Cloths from the
mills of Of most eminent factoru, show a rich
Of texture and perfection of finish that cannot
fail to excite the admiration of the spectator.
The fair will last for about q fortnGhf or more and
shall go fully into detail whom we shall have
an opportunity to inspect the Catalogue An address
The mansgers all wore red r;bbon. - Aa bmtton hoIs
mark Of designation, sand most assiduous in
their attentions 10 all present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07
Court carcndar-rhls Day.

SUPERIOR CouRT-27 80, 4s, AZ, 49, ~, 90, 52 50, ST.
So, 81, SO to rs.
COMMON PLsAs-Part lst--I00, lac, las, $780, 1884, 1884,
1856 1885, l6O l62 1884, 1885, 10, ia la Part 2d77 3tl
15i 1872 1855, 1871, 1850, I6l l63 1885, 1877 l69 s46 I'LL
l73 lie.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

has been taken viii have the effect Of allsviatng not
altogether removing the great misery and wrstchsdness
that results from the odious end corrupt system
Of bonding alien passengers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

MOVEMENTS, &c.-We learn that Ex-President
Tyler and family have arrived in town, and are at
private residence in Lafayette place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-07

Resolved, That we earnestly call upon the City Con-
involving the condition of the emigran the interest Of
the taxpayer and the humanity and intelligence OF the
EmTire city.
This amendment was carried by acclammation.
Mr.. EDWARD D. CorNERY being loudly called for, rose
and was greeted with deaiening applause. He said he
merely say that he highly delighted with the
maershad taken and with the eloquent argument
Of his friend Mr.. Casserly. Gentlemen (sad Mr. O.
talked about sending the subject to the Legislature
but is all idle fummery to talk in that way. Where is
the this country who in want of loaf Of bread
that would not take it to-day if he could get it,
in preference to waiting until this day three months
h1 have good authority for saying that if this matter
be properly laid before the convention that that body
will incorporate, in the charter provision that
will provide the reform require. We have heard
about office seeking and Office seekers and gentlemen
but few who would take an office ii Il
offered to them. | have come here to be sure, an
1rishman, (cheers and my humble efforts shall be- de-
voted to my counrymen not for the purpose Of speak
ing, but being called upon by my fellow.cuzens have
responded to their CALL Hardships have been ehtsicd
the emigrants by the ship brokers Go to the hos
pitas for the proof There you will witness scenes tna
will shock your feelings and damnnB disgrace 70
humanity and there is not man, Irish or american
for hold that is good as the other lcheers who
has seen them that will not come forward ana ,enH n
assistance alleviate them. Certain men have endeav
oIed to gain the ascendancy over and nduoe you 70 pro
crastinate seeking measures OF redress Ior NOSE
evils, and am gratlneda 70 zee ,S.m mo Hs has shown
that he has sympathy for suffering humanity ana ms
resolution will stamp him as friend OF the emlg ant
and a lover of his brethren In misfortune have not
con,a here IN claim sympathy chsrity have to
seeond demand right. When look OF the past his
tory of this great counrywhen see the leafs perform
bridres the splendid railroads the magnificent canals,
which have been the work of their hands-when look
at the ,he a 90 rorons s.,aS snmen
and covered the flag Of our adopted country with glory
shall l. as Of thcm, here ask In charity
what are entitled to as right trust the vote that
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-03-14

VA Shis invaluable medicine was prepared from
IL an extensive practice of several years IN bill
lious climate, and is NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL of
curing Feuer and dgue or any of the diseases above
named -
Those who are suffering from diseases of this
kind, as also those who have become invalids from
their effects upon the constitution, will find the
INDIA CHoLAGoGUE most invaluable remedy
for purifying the blood, and thoroughly cleansing
from the system the morbid effects of billions
climate,
The wonderful operation Of the Cholagogue in
eradicang BILE from the human system, can only
explain its extraordinary agency in the SPEEDY,
THOROUGH and PERMANENT CURE of FEVER
and AGUE, and the various grades of intermittent
and rerttent fevers.
From Hon. Ross WILKINS, United States Dis
t,iet Judge for the District of Michigan.
q DETROIT, Oct. 80, IS4I.
.fr. Ea,oard Bingham;
DEAR SIR-With great pleasure state the fact
of the complete and radical cure of the Fever and
Ague with which my son William was attacked,
by the use, pursuant to directions, of Dr. Osgoods
Indian Cholagogue. He had as severe an niattack
as I ever witnessed, and apprehended long
winter of this disease, which was some years ago
the case when resided at Tecumseh. But was
proyidentialy led to notice your advertisement in
relation this determined to try it, and
the use Of One bottle broke the disease, and am