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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
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GovERNox's 0uARp.-The I'd Regiment, LIST Brigade
N. Y State Artillery will proceed to Newburgh next
Tuesday, on a toufof camp duty. Capt. Roo mes COM
pany of Livingston Guards will accompany them The
troops will be absent about week Dodworths band u
engaged for the occasion. The Washington Guard Of
New York and Erina Guard Of Newark, will 20 up to
the place for days excursion on the ION inst
/. MusrER OF THE CALIFORNIA REGrMENT.-Seven COM
panies of this regiment mustered at the Battery yester
day morning o'clock, and proceeded from there to
Governors Island The companies met at their various
rendezvous and marched in single file to Whitehall.
Neither the nor officers yet uniformed so that
all appeared in citizens dresses the officers wea' ing
side Taken a whole, the regiment is made up
of a fine looking of Nearly all are Americans,
what few foreigners there beng principally stout.
fine looking Germans The men had the appearance OF
respectable mechanics and looked though they would
make good soldiers and citizens. Among them was
which looked very finely. This company down on
Friday night from Albany and upon leaving the boat
escorted to Whitehall by Capt Cookies company Of
Artillery and the Albany Washington Rifemen who
fred salute upon the departure of the volunteers
There drilling the Battery. the companies
embarking they reached there. Crowds Of
citizens witnessed their embarkaiion They go into
three weeks, they sail for the Pacific.
GrN. SroRMs-Commissary General Storms returned
from Albany Yesterday morning He under orders
business connected with the purchase of public lands;
&C. the proceeds Of which TO be devoted to the build
ing OF the new arsenal
FIRES IN JuLY.-We have received from v. An.
derson, Esq, efficient Chief Engineer the following
returns Of fires during the month Of july
jui ,f 49, sHPM, lss.h ST. Harlem, two story brick,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
Theatrical and Musical.

BowERY THrArRE.-The performance at the Bowery
theatre last evening consisted Of Paul Pry Black
eyed Susan" and the Rake's Progress" fine treat
is in store for Monday evening Mr. Jackson never sa
tsfed with catering for his patrons has produced
drama, entitled Hoboken," which will be played for
the first time on any stage Monday evening. It is
said to be drsma Of the most thrilling interest; and
of the being local. it will be rendered donby
interesting. Mr.. Wac0t SO justly favore with the
play goers, is engaged solely for this drama Owing
10 the length OF the piece, other will be played the
same night and the curtain will rise at o'clock Go
early, il you would secure a seat.
GsEENwrcH THEArRE-The interesting domestic play
of Our Old House at Home" performed last night
in most pleasing manner by the superior corps this
theatre crowded house testified their delight by
enthusiastic applause. MIR Freer as farmer Greenland
gave and correct representation of the character
the house by storm The comic ballet Of the Dancing
Scotchman" and the drama Of The Child of the Wreck"
succeeded On Monday evening, novelties will be pro-
duced, which will be rich treat to ublic Mr..
Wood and the best pantomimss in the world, and
their wonderful dog Neptune, will appear in the melo
drama of the Forest Of Bondy" Ibid you ever send
your wife to the Greenwich theatre and the spectacle
Of Philip Quarle' will also be performed.
Leopold de Meyer the celebrated pianist present
at Toronto where he will give concert.
Castle GARDEN This charming place of resort still
continues 10 attract crowds. The Garden will be open
all day to-day and fine concert Of sacred music will be
given in the evening There is cooler more de.
hghtful spot in the city
Miss Mary Taylor is making great hit at the Phi
ladephia Museum.
Yankee Hill intends visiting Cape May Saratoga and
Samuel A. Eliot has been elected President of the Bos.
ton Academy Of Music Martin Brmmer, Ex.mayor, Vice
President
Rockwell and Stones Circus Company appear to be
coming money at Montreal They have been very
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

AMERICANS IN EURoPE.-There are more Anne
ricans in Europe this year than ever before. We
glad that this is because living for time un-
der the monarchies of the old world tends to make
them better Americans than they ever were, and
more anxious to do all in their power to perpetu-
Ate our in stitutions. The man OF intelligence
who patiently, calmly and impartiaIy examines
the social condition Of the people of Europe, and
particularly of England, must acknowledge that
in all that pertains to human happiness, the situ-
atien of his own countrymen is infinitely better
Europe, at the present time, offers wide field for
the investigations of the philosopher. Emerging
from the servitude of antiquated notions, she is
breaking the bonds that have so long bound her,
and the waves of mighty revolution are daily
making rapid advances. Her history for the next
ten years will be more interesting than it has been
for the last ten, and more changes will be made
IN her policy and laws The severance of church
and state, the total abolition of tythes, and proba-
bly, the repeal Of the union between her and Ire
land will be among them. American tourists in
Europe have hitherto conferred no benefit ON
their country by he result Of their observations
In the hands OF a competent man, it would be an
easy task to give dagueneotype picture of
Europe. and one which would, no doubt, amply
repay the author for his trouble
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
Our Sessions of Congress,

1t has always been characteristic of our Ame-
rican Legislative bodies to frtter away, in useless
defamation and debate, the greater portion of
their session. 1t can truly be said, that no legis-
iatlon is ever done until day for final adjourn
ment is appointed; and then the members ap-
pear as if they had suddenly awoke from long
slumber, and Were determined TO make up for
lost time, by pushing business with the greatest
despatch
The present session Of Congress is no exception
to the remark. This body had been in session
some weeks, before any progress was made Nv
them in their duties. The tariff, the sub treasury
and the Oregon question, were the principal mat
tiers requiring their attention; and until day of
adjournment was fixed by both houses not one
of them had been disposed of. The period fixed
for the duration of the session was so limited than
no time could be lost in talking to Buncombe or
expendng gas, and the members commenced
an onslaught on the business on hand, which
showed their earnestness to accomplish all they
could within the prescribed time. After few
days debate in each house, the Tariff Bill was
passed, and ere this has probably received the
Presidents signature. The Oregon question hav-
ing been disposed of by treaty, the only remain
ing business of importance general interest is
the sub treasury, the warehousing bill, and the
pilot law.
The first of these is at present under discussion
in the Senate, and has passed the House of Re-
personalities This is disposed of, and we now
hope that the pilot law will be taken up, and
the law of 1887 repealed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

CAMP MEErINGs.-We understand that arrange
ments have been made by the religious world for
holding camp meetings in different parts Of the
country, and that great harvest of sinners is ex
pected. 1t is question whether these assem-
blages conducted as they have been of late years,
promote the cause of religion; but with proper
management on the part of priests and elders,
there is no doubt they might be made valuable
auxiares in the cause. AS usual we shall give
faithful pictures of all those meetings, and graphic
descriptions of all the sayings and doings
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
Brooklyn city Intelligence.

CAurIoS.-Some scoundrels now prowling about
calling at dwellings, and desiring the tell
their misesses that person wishes to them the
door, by which the halls left exposed to their
pering hands, and it also enables them to fix the
night latch that they enter the premises any time
without exciting suspicion. An attempt was made Of
this kind yesterday at house in Clinton street. but
frustrated by the servant not leaving the door, As the
hour usually selected fer these operations is generally
while the male portion of the family absent attend
ing to their business the servants and housekeepers
should be placed their guard when they receive calls
from these scoundrels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
Sporting Intelligence.

The Yacht Squadron, noticed in afternoon paper
yesterday arrived the evening Of the 30th at
and o'clock, and anchor of Fort Hale. They
remained in the harbor during the night and got under
way early this morning. for New London. They visit
Newport on Saturday.
The following list of the of the vessels and
their
Sloop Marin, John C. Stevens, Commodore
Schooner Spray, II. Wilkes Vice Commodore
Schooner Gimcrack, L. Stevens.
Schooner Syren, w. 8. Miller
Schooner Sybil, c. b Miller.
Schooner Cygnet l.. Suy dam.
Schooner Ianthe, G. Cadwaader
Sloop Mist, L. Depau.
Sloop Newburgh, Robinson.
Schooner Coquille, J. c. Jay.
Sloop vineya J. II. Graham.-New Hdpen Herald,
T,sIs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

The SEAsoN.-During the present warm wealth.
er 1t is matter OF the greatest consequence to be
moderate in eating and drinking. Those having
charge OF children cannot be too careful of pre-.
venting them from eating the green poisonous
fruit that abounds in the city. More children are
lost by cholera infdmtum, brought about by eating
green apples, &C., than by any other disease An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

CmokEr.-Ths is noble, scientific and manly
game, and we regret that it is not played more
generally than 1t is. OILY for few liberal mind
ed persons,who have soul above dollars, this old
English sport would become obsolete among u.s.
We understand that company of gentlemen in
this city and Philadelphia have recently chal-
lenged the whole of Canada to friendly trial of
sk'll-to take place the ground of the St.
Georges Cricket Club in New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

The MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH-ITs INFLUENCE
ON THE ACTION OF CONGRESS- There is one fea-
ture OF the magnetic telegraph which, though of
great importance, has never yet, we believe, been
considered, and that is the influence which it is
destined to exert upon the movements of our
great national Congress. On account of the i'm
mense distances that exist between Washington,
and many Congressional districts of our country,
the news ofan important bill having been brought
before the national legislature has scarcely reach
ed these remote points, before the bill itself has
been acted upon and passed at Washington
The great mass of the people are thus prevented
from expressing their opinion until too late The
bill has become law, and there is no repeal;
and though they may find fault with their repre-
sentatives for not acting in the matter as they
themselves would have done, that's neither pre-
vention nor a cure-it is only CRYING over spilt
milk.
Now, by means of this great invention, the
whole features OF Legislative bill may be trans
mitted to the most remote corners of the land-its
bearings canvassed-its passage approved or dis
approved by the people; and this approval or dis
approval expressed in Washington city-all in the
space of a few hours. The feelings OF the cit-
zens of Oregon and California--of Maine and
MEXICO upon any congressional measure, Will be
known as speedily as those of Baltimore or New
York.
Nothing can be more favorable than this to
strengthen the free government of the people; and
what an influence it must have in checkmating
many unpopular movements on the part of the
national government. There will be no plea for
venal legislator-no excuse that he was unac-
quainted with the true sentiments of his constitu-
ents-lor they will be, as it were, by his side, to
advise and instruct him.
1t will act, moreover, great barrier to spe-
cies oflegislation which has been much employed
Of late-a species of legislation by which unjust
and partzan measures are brought before Con-
gress by conventional executive; and before the
country is half aroused to their dangerous tenden-
cies through the influence of usurped and whip
ping-in policy, they have become the law of the
land.
The magnetic telegraph will thus be a mighty
engine Of government-cementing the vast area
of republican freedom, and binding together our
far extended nation with band of intellectual
light.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

THE DEPARTURES OF THE STEAMSHIP GREAT BRr-
rArN.-This mammoth steamer went to sea yes
terday in beautiful style. She has over seventy
cabin passengers. it is no: at all unlikely that her
passage across the Atlantic will be the shortest on
record. We hope 70 at any rate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

SHIPwREcK AND Loss OF THE OcTAvIA.-The
Newport Ne,cs of the 3lst ult. contains the follow
ing intelligence. 1t exhibits the inhumanity of a
portion of creation, and the humanity of the New
York pilots-
The brig Octava, Captain Doughty this port from
Philadelphia for Providence, loaded with coal lost
Thursday afternoon last She began to leak We'd
nesday night about II o'clock and continued increase
slowly up to Thursday noon although the pumps
going all the time The water then gained fast that
the captain and took to the boats removing such
articles they could in haste, and in fifteen minutes
after they left the brig, she went down. thew did not
leave her until the cabin floor entirely covered with
water. There very heavy sea running at the
time, and they in the boat four hours, during
which time; the schooner Florida Of Freetown, passed
by but refused to" save them; such nhuman conduct
deserves the severest I he brig went down
about forty miles Sc. of Fire Island and the
picked up six o'clock yesterday evening by the pilot
boat William J. Romer, and arrived here this morning
about ten o'clock The Octavia had l47 tons Of coal
board She was owned by Gilbert Chase Esq, Of this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
TARIFF HUMBuG.-WILL THERE BE PANIC p
We find the following paragraphs in our exchange

IARIFF HUMBuG-WILL THERE BE PANIC =
We find the following paragraphs in our exchange
papers of yesterday
FIRST EFrEcrs-We understand that the carpet com.
pany at Thompsonville Conn yesterday, reduced the
wages OF their workmen twentyfv per cent in view
Of the effect which the tariff will immediately have
upon their business Weavers who have received and
2ia cents per yard will get but Is for the
work This is but the verifcaon Of theredicton
of the friends Of the wing tarifSprngfsid Republican
The FRUirs We regret to learn that tensive
manufacturer was yesterday compelled by the wtherng
influence of free trade policy upon confidence and
dit to suspend We fear that it is but the beginning of
the end.-PhiL ~ fin .4ug. /.
These are called the "fruits" and ''first effects
and is certainly the veriest humbug we ever
member to have seen. We here find that one
manufacturer has failed outright, and another has
reduced the wages OF operatives, even before it is
known that the tariff bill has received the sigma
ture of the President, and four months before the
bill goes into operation!
1t twill be pretty difficult to raise panic by
such means.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

AUG. l.-sdrreN Of PickpOcket- Omcer Rider OF the
third ward, arrested eariy yesterday morning notor
knuck" of the common order, called Bill Evans
alias John Harris. II appears this fellow was caught
with his hand in the pocket of French lady Mrs Jose
phine Avialliae No Barclay street, enaeavorng to
steal the money therein, consisting of 50 and
which in half dollars loose In her pocket while
Fulton market Upon the rascal being detected he i'm
mediaey boled out Of the Market the street
through Mr. Quackenboss' eating house, and seated
himself in the back house, where he was caught by
the above officer and conducted to the Tombs. Justice
Drinker committed him for trial.
G. od .frrest That notorious old small potato pick
pocket called Bill Bloomer pulled early yester
day morning by officer Deagh Of the 10th ward, at No
az Fos tn street. where he snugly slowed away by
months SINCE and convicted Of two petit LARGE MES,
and only wanted his body to pass sentence, which
no doubt the Court will do by giving him in
tho penentiary. The rascal undertook to biiSe the
officer upon his arrest by offering him $500 to let him
GO which the Officer very correctly declined.
.4rrssfsd on SuspicionFive boys, called Brien Hec-
ny, Michael Donovan William Less David Hunter, and
tanning $50 from No IS Pine street Upon searching
these young rascais officer Munson, of the seventh
Ward found the person OF Heeny 81 10 and Dono
van 81 49, and likewise recovered $40 IRON Mrs Con-
row. Roosevelt street. and 50 from the brother of Kr.
rgan These Dung rascsls were buying cloth
ing in Chatham street with the money which led to
their detection Krrigan was arrested by Capt Dill Of
the First Ward, and handed TO the Seventh Ward
Officer to do the job. The accused all locked up
by Justice lay lor.
rested yesterday charged with stealing $40 from andal
d Kenny, also colored Locked up
John Nolan was arrested suspicion he being con-
cealed on the premises OF National Hail. evidently with
Oricsr Baum the second Ward arrested man
called james Sinclair for stealing clothing from passen
gers board tho snip Patrick Henry. Committed tor
examination. .
Rosanna Logan was caught in the act Of stealing four
pieces OF foundation CLOTH belonging to Mr. Daniel Bates
No IL Perry street Locked ny.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

The CorroN CRoP.-From a tour among our
leading cotton houses this morning, we have col
lected the following extracts from their correspon
dents, in relation to the growing crop of cotton,
and are assured that the statements therein are
made in good faith, and can be vouched for by
others. We therefore offer them, as, at this time,
every thing in relation to the staple and its cond
ton is interesting
BARNwELL D,srRIcr. Is. CO. July l5-Every body in
this section engaged in subduing the grass which has
sprung uxurisnty during the late rains Corn looks
ALsASY. (Geo) July IS The appearance of the cata
pler among the cotton plants is fully confirmed The
cd the of this early appearance of the worm
plenty of sun and heat howevermsy ahae the nuisance
BEAUFORT. July 2T-The news I send you will not be
very agreeable which is that the cotton catapiler has
appeared on Paris Island already and it is month
ler than usual think the planters in orr neighbor
hood will fare badly is enough to Brighten all
gentleman who manages some plantations on that island
EpispcsvILE, July al write merelyto ask that you
France early possible Of tbs appearance of the
caterpillar in 6eldsthey have shown themselves
nearly all the islands of the coast Coming
early in the and when the unusually back
ward and bushy there Is no room for doubt (uness Au
gus. be very dry and hot month"; that their ravages
viii be extensive and ruinous to the grower, il not
so, than in 1925. In that year the crop
forward AMI the worm later.
we learn from the Misssstppt creofe tnan the grain
crops in Madison county may turn out wellbut it speaks
unfavoraby Of the Cotton in that State and Of
the adjoining counties
The Rrazorfa (Texas) Planter. July TO- says the cat
tepar has made its appearance in part Of that country
and is apprehended will in destroy the cot
ton The present appearance Of the cotton though
very backward is promising, and with the usual late
fall picking average crops might be expected but the
picking will not commence or be general in less than
thirty days. the being about that much later than
usual Should the caterpillar destroy the present crop
of cotton the desire 60 into the culture of sugar
will be greatly increased.
MOBILE, July 24-We hear Of nothing from the int.
ror that be construed all favorable the grow
ing cotton. If the from this time forward
than favorable, may receive much cotton this
port next year we have ths-say 40. 000-but not
Other wise say the factors who paying their
annual visit to the planters
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

Much larger numbers Of persons are yeary
COMMITTED to The city PRISON than shown by the
foregoing table; as it Is well known fact that ma
whose names are never entered on tn books OF
the prison In confirmation of this statement it
may be mentioned, that IN a recent message from
the Mayor TO the Common Council, setting forth
the operations othe new police, he states The num-
her OF arrests lor a period oil three months and n
half to have been over IL 600, or more than 10000
q year
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
United states Ii'c"it Court.

Auarsr The United Stats Jichdei a Burn
ham = rhis cause summed up this morning. alter
which il was given the jury anu resulted in verdict
of acquittal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
Foreign News.

The news to be received by the Hibernia may
be hourly expected to reach this city in flashes
over the lightning line.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

HAcxssrowS JA,L--The Jail Of Washington county,
Md on the 10Th inst without single inmate Inc
shsri6 sdvertises to take Loarden.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

An adjourned circuit of this Court will be held on
Monday next, when the special calendar only will be
taken up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

The Wings Of the district formed by Pike and Adars
counties, Penn, have nominated Cspt E. r. Peter for
Congress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

Try Prison SrArlsrIcs.-From the second re-
port If the Prison ASSOCIATION, We gather the ioi-
lowing statistics, exhibiting the number OF IN
mates in the city prison, each year, from 1888 to
1874, inclusive:- , ..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02

DEATHS DuRINo JULY-The following is the list Of
deaths in this city from the 9th day of June
day Of July. II will be remarked unusually large
In the week beginning the nth and ending the 18th OF
July there less than AS deaths 81 of which were
from coupde-solieL This will be recollected as the