The New York herald., 1846-06-04

BosroN, June 2, 1885,
.arrrsl Of the Misunderstanding Of the BritanmiaDe
parture Of Missonayies Conuerf England Miller
ism-ydrtiIiery Elscfion--Morc~s Mortom's Confrms
tion--Reforms in the Casfom House-Two Inquess BY
the Corensr--.4n Earthquake at Selem-Steamboof
MaiL-Weatker, &c. a0s ttN +
The Hibernia took US by surprise yesterday,
had hardly began to look for her. She brings favorable
news, and il, therefore, welcome messenger
The Britannia sailed yesterday afternoon with nine
passengers Cor Halifax, and seventy-one for Liverpool
Among the latter were Hon. Romulus M. Saunders Uni.
ted States Minister to Spain and Rev. Messu Hines.
Brown, and Letch who have been despatched to Eng
day OF judgment near at hand. Brother Hines is
Of most devoted second advent preachers and zeal
will accomplish the objects Of his mission, he will be
successful beyond doubt The Millerites had gather
ing here last week a. well other religious societies.
deemed expeden to send missionaries to benigted
brethren tho other side Of the Their spiritual
meetings are kept up in this city with great faith and
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company turned
out yesterday. under command Of Adjutant General H.
X Oliver, to listen to their annual sermon their an
nua dinner, and make their annual choice oicers
They were accompanied by Flagg's Brass Band and
comforting the commissions the newly elected oacers
by the Governor took place the Common in the after
Of the natives Of the Celestial Empire attached to the
Chinese Museum in this city appeared to be very much
The confirmation Of Hon Marcus Morton, a. collector
Of Boston, has undoubtedly auieted many an anxious
heart among his subordinstes while there are others
, Wno ~ nave been Waiting with great patience and ressna-
tune might then rsvolve them into comfortable berhs
There reforms loudly called for in the Boston
custom house, and we shall see whether Marcus
Morton Is the man to make them. Among these re-
forms, may mention the abolition Of several snccure
ofces, which have been created simply to feed few
lazy partszans out Of the public crib. BY the way
the part Of the custom house army. There are msnv
among that devoted band Of patriots who can rit
like heroes for the spos Of once. They would sacri
ce their lives in defence sf the dear people, just before
an election hut just they have important business
to attend to for themselves.
Coroner Pratt held inquest Saturday afternoon on
the body OF female inant apparently not than
body in work basket covered with piece of car.
peting and some stones A boy said he saw Young
female throw basket from the bridge between seven
and eight o'clock the same morning Verdict that the
infant came TO s death by causes to the jury unknown
Coroner Pratt also held inquest on the body of VIM
H. Cosa acoored seaman, at the Jail in Leverc street.
yesterday. The deceased had been lying in Jail about
year. and was to have been tried at the present term Of
the Circuit Court indictment for murder on the
high seas His death caused by inflammation of the
lungs.
sorebrcakng and thets seem to be the order Of the
day in our city just now. The papers have chroncled
numerous burglarious exploits within few days
A correspondent Of the Erenng Traveller saws that
the citizens OF salem startled Friday night by
Newburypor, and beyond that place no information
had been received. II instantaneous and occasion
ed sufficient arrny Of the houses and ratting of win
dows to wake many from sleep
The Lexington artillery and light infantry
have volunteered for Texas.
II is said that the steamboat mail from New York to
this CITY, is in future 10 be brought BY the way Of sto-
nington. by the steamers Knickerbockcr and Oregon
After week of dull, foggy weather, we had CLEAN
two Of sunshine yesterday was certainly refresh
ing, what little there was Of II.