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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

IRON STEAMSHIP ALI.EGHANy.--W availed our
selves, few days since, of an opportunity TO
visit this vessel with several Of citizens in
pany with the inventor and commander. Capt Hunter
Through his poensss and that of the officers duty
ample facilities were afforded not only to crafty the
curiosity but to enghten the judgment of the unproe
sional andsman, regards her adaptation and capa-
city to subserve the ends aimed ut her construction
In the plan OF the Allegheny 1t Is expected that there
will be presented perfect sailing ship, combined
with the capacity Of being used steamer equal
in speed, when under steam only to the best ocean
steamers now ahoat-carryng much fuel they and
possessing the ncacuabls advantage Of having her
tire steam machinery perfectly protected against the
possibility Of damage by the fire of enemy Nay
morcwith heavier battery, she will draw less water
and be enabled to enter all harbors accessible to large
merchant vessels thus combining with the character
the war vessel carrying the thunder of guns
every that Of the armed COASTER qualified pursue
and destroy the enemy In retreats whore he would be
safe from any other vessel Of her weight of metal The
tonnage Of the Allegheny is ll56 tons Her draught
water light, is II feet inches deep and fully equip
ped, only 10 feet The depth of the bar Mt the
mouth OF the Mississippi Is always full Is feet II
is perceived, therefore, that she can not at ali
times enter our Southern harbors, shut to
our war vessels for want OF water, but enter
and ascend the Mississippi with perfect ease and
safety But our readers must not infer from this that
of heavy weight Of metal might encounter with imp1
nifty She carries four sixty four pound Paixhan guns
on pvos and Is pierced for six thirty twos making in
all ten guns The four 6apounders being uvots are
available In any direction and being Of such heavy
metal will do full execution at range where the broad.
side OF the largest ships Of would be perfectly harm
loss The Allegheny therefore, will be perfectly compe-
tent to encounter with the largest sailing ship
that noats Being equal. II not superior In speed a
mere saer, by the use Of her steam power-which as
before stated Is entirely protected she may take just
what position she chooses and being of reach Of the
enemy shot, riddle her adversary at long taw.m-
Mot OF our readers we presume, are aware that the
plan by which Captain Hunter expects preserve the
sailing qualities Of his steam vesst chiefly by tho use
Of the submerged horizontal wheel, the buckets of
which osn be shut up at will leaving the side of the
vessel smooth and with the same general contour In
sailing ship hese whseIs and the entire machinery
below "A to he
out OF the way Of shot II the Aieghany In her per-
formancss shall fulfil the expectations formed of her "a
stated above, the most prejudced ncredulous will be
compelled to admit that she 10 the and most perfect
war ship In the world Msmphis Enquirer, April "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17
MONEY MARKET.
Sunday, May 1916 p. M.

The principal movement in the stock market during
the past week has been In Reading bonds and stock
the fluctuations have been to some considerable extent
Upon the announcement that bill had been fled for
injunction and receiver there very rapid fall in
the bonds and shares; but reaction took place after
decline Of several per cent had been realized and the
previous point nearly recovered Since prices have
been steadily settling down. and the real influence of the
contemplated expose begins to be felt It makes very
little difference what the and origin of move
msnt similar to that made within the last week In
Reading Isl timid holders cannot renew their conf
dence and the securities find their way into the market
to . considerable extent There are, undoubtedly,
ny who have sufficient confidence In the solvency Of the
company to hold large amounts Of Its stock and bonds
for speculative purposes and there doubtless
who have confidence enough in 1t to hold for invest
ment; but there many who anticipate very heavy
fall both in the bonds and in the stock and cannot be
induced to hold either.
The solvency of the Reading Railroad Company hav-
Ing been questioned and having taken
settle that question by legal process would suggest
to the company the policy Of anticipating the move
ments Of the court and bring about immediate
mnation exposition Of Its affairs. 1t Is due to the
creditors Of the company that the charges made should
be promptly met, and, If possible, refuted.
Stocks generally the past week. have been In moderate
demand, aud prices have been pretty uniform Govern
ment and State stocks steadily advancing and there
appears to be growing disposition to abandon the fan
ces, and invest in solid securities. Amidst the
Improvement going In the sound State stocks other
securities which have heretofore been considered almost
worthless, have advanced both In real and market
value
The annexed table exhibits the quotations in this
market for the principal speculative stocks for each day
of past week. and at the close Of the week previous
The fluctuations have been to extent in Reading
bonds and stock
QuorArIoNs YoR TIE PRINcIrAL SrocKs In THE New
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

MILITARY MOVEMENTS. The brig Mobile, with
q detachment Of United States troops, under com.
mand of Capt w. r. Andrews, 10th Infantry
u. 8. A.. sailed yesterday for Point Isabel.
This is the brig that returned on Monday last
TO repair injuries received in being run into by
the steam cutter Legart. The destination OF
the Dragons which were on board the brig at her
hrst starting, having been changed from Point
Isabel 10 Vera Cruz, they are to hold themselves
IN readiness TO embark at an hours notice, upon
some vessel bound for that place.
The last detachment Of the 10th regiment,
with Col. Temple and officers, will leave on Mon
day next in the ship Republic, for Point Isabel
The health Of the officers and men now at the
fort, and that Of those who have recently left is
excellent The sea voyage will renovate them,
and place them in fns spirits to Withstand the
warm weather Of the season, at the time Of their
arrival IN Mexico.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17
Our Arrangements In Europe-Ths Expected
Steamer.

The steamer Hibernia left Liverpool on the
fourth OF May instant, and is consequently in
her thirteenth day at sea. She will probably
arrive in Boston tomorrow or the next day, with
twelve days later news than that brought by the
jamestown.
We expect 10 receive by her, several highly
interesting letters from Mrs. Bennett, descrip-
nve Of the carnival al Rome, and society IN Ma
ples; and also several from Mr.. Bennett, dated
from Paris, giving his views on the condition OF
Me old world.
We learn from Mr. Bennett, that during MS
tour he has cstablishedan extensive system OF cor
respondence throughout Europe. Gentle men OF
talent and education in Genoa, Florence, Venice,
Berlin, Paris, Havrc, London, Rome, ST. Peters
burgh. Sc, &c, have been engaged as
yepular correspondents for the Neso York
Herald. They will write by every steam
shp that leaves Europe, and keep our read
srs acquainted with every matter of interest
that transpircs there. This is an arrangement
which Mr.. Bennett has long contemplated, and
it was partly for the purpose Of carrying II out
shat be visited Europe.
We commence in this days Herald the publ
cation Of some of the letters received from our
nswly appointed correspondents. We expect to
receive several more by the Hibernia-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

appears, by tho above statements, that there has
been steady, but not very rapid increase In the prn-
cpal items Since May lsa5 the increase In the line
Of discounts has been $6,54a,I47 In specie s47
circulation $422soio and In deposits $7a7ses7 The
paper Issues Of the banks Of this state the LIST Of
May, were about double the amount of specie hand,
showing two dollars in paper In circulation for one In
specie on hand This is a decided improvement since
May, 1916, at which time the proportion of specie
hand to paper in circulation to two and d
half.
We Wish to much greater restriction In the az
gregate circulation Of paper money In the country
has yet taken place So far this State concerned
1t will do very WELL but In the most Of the other States
there Is greater disproporton between The specie on
hand and paper in circulation, than IL proper for tho
preservation Of a sound currency. The unexampled
prosperity Of every domestic interest Of the country
attribute entirely to the absence Of speculation
every speculative movement has been checked in its
incpient stages by the restrictions imposed upon the
currency farther reduction in the volume of the
currency would produce further improvement in com.
mercia affairs; 1t does not yet near enough to
the standard Of other countries restrc.
tons placed upon banking institutions as will give us
currency equal In value to thai those countries with
which we trade successfully compete with
all nations In before bring the pro.
ducons In this country down to point low enough TO
enable u to export largely to foreign oounres
and shut out more esetuay the productions of other
parta NJ he world
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

PARK THIATRE.--Mr. ANDERSON This popular actor
has played during the Last week several of his leading
characters, such Claude Mslnotts and Charles, In
"Ths Elder Brother" In which all acknowledge he has
no superior He will play to night and on Tuesday
ming Macbeth" and Hamlet" Wehave not seen him
perform Macbeth but from his display of power and
tho qualities Of acting that he has shown
predict entire succeM In compass OF voice, In fine
defamation In physical energy, in high wrought pas
At an early period Of the play ambition has hold
Of tho nature of Macbeth-he is wholly engrossed by
IL. s%psr.'ton snd q! ss mighty agencies follow the
earthsss lesd to horrors and to crmeto usurpation
OF the crown succeed OF blood and daring
Such is the character Of Macbeth" We shall take
great interest In the development Of Mr. Anderson's
powers In this character, and shall here
after. The deep, pervading melancholy of Hamlet
his philosophic musings his bold mpulsve nature his
rresoute his feverish and dsordered of
mind the solemn communngs Of his spirit the mystic
thoughts that fall from him. render this character Of
the most ddacut yet interesting In the range Of the
drama We doubt not Mr.. Anderson will do II Justice
and display that discrimination, study aud energy Of
action which the chsraotercs Of his acting and for
which he has attained just celebrity.
BowERr TnrArar.-Ths tragic drama of witch
craft" the Martyrs Of salem,n written by an
American gentleman and founded on incidents on the
evening, Mr. Murdoch and Mrs Wilkinson taking The
principal characters. The "Trumpetere Daughter
and the Alpine Maid" will conclude the evenings
amusements.
man viii give the whole Of his receipts tonight for the
benefit Of the New York Samaritan Society as an ae-
acknowledgement OF the hatterng patronage he has
ceved In this city He will continue his ysterious and
Oriental So'rt every evening during the week at the
Minerva Rooms.
Madame Augusta, Mons. Fredercks and Mr.. Psrsloe
are In st Louis whore they appear nightly in the "G
selle" and draw very large houses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

Robbery on the Five Points Officer Barrett Of the
sixth ward, arrested three women called Sarah Smith
Mary Day and Mary Desmal. early on Sunday morning
on charge Of robbing countryman from hilbury
Massachusetts by the name Of Robert Armstrong of
wallet containing SIS In bank bills and silver coin while
In house Of rather bad rcpute. located at No $50
Anthony street. on the Five Points Justice Drinker
Burglary Those perseverng officers cregier and
Mansfield Of the 18th ward arrested Saturday night
two fellows called Casper Bush and George f. Sanders
charge Of burgarousy entering the store Of Jacob
Stens No 10 Pitt street, and stealing therefrom lot
Of boots and shoes valued at $50 Committed by
Stealing Poekeibook Some thieving rascal entered
the Office Of MIR Lynds No ~ Wall street during his
temporary absence and stole from his coat pocket which
Sas In bank bills and escaped without being noticed
No arrest.
occupied by Mr. " Brunei, burgariourly entered
saturday night last about o'clock by ROBBERS,
who carried of from the premises black dress coat
.ansmPtto Pick Poeket.-onaeors Let's and Drum
ond OF tho Seventh ward arrested saturday night
two men called Alexander Wallace and James McAles-
ter, on charge OF assaulting Mr. VIM Bower, at the
ssms time Alternating to pick his pocket They were
hearing before Justice T1mpson
"snesksn ~ Work .ssoin. Some snesking thieves en-
Friday afternoon last snd broke open the doors of four
" the nttis rooms breaking open severs; trunks turn
ing every thing upside down evidently In search OF mo-
ney or jewery but failed la tho attempt carrying Oh
only steel bead purse No nrrest.
Snail Potato GawJisrs Ofacer washburn, of the 9th
ward arrested saturday night three fellows called
Garrst Sears, John Gordon. and George Wheeler, on
charge Of gambling In stable In Houston street,
Mcpougal Detained for examination by Justice Roome.
GrordLoreeny.-OncerL Lee. Of the iN ward arrested,
y 'sterday,a woman called Mary Green. charge Of
stssiny purse oontanng $50 Ia soversgns belonging
Jptiee Drinkcr committed her IN full for t.ial
If,r Larctny-Ofhcer Cookiy OF the 4th ward mr.
rseo on Saturday night, boy called James BcAnhon
on charge OF stealing purse containing SI6 the pro-
sry Of kebeccs Black Locked up for trial by Justice
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17
Political lnte,Il1ence.

II seems to know who Ia elected to Con-
out their certificate. The Lynchburgh Republican Of
Thursday has the following statementi--
we learn from good authority that IN couseqseuce Of
some naccuracy 10 the returns from Patrick county,
that Mr. llournoys majority in the third district Is
only one vote We also learn though not sutho-
rised 70 announce the faos that Mr. Tredwsy will
test the election
VIM y. Doodle, Ia announced a. a candidate for Con-
gre In the second Congressional district supply the
goole.
The Legislature Of Meine met at Augusta on We'd
nesday last The Senate elected John fodgdon (dem
Of irootook, President pro tenn In the house Hugh ID
McLellan ldem was elected speaker having 70 out OF
~ yotss and Samuel Belcher, Clerk
The committed - the Senate have counted the votes
given In York county TO Andrew Leighton but portion
Of which were returned TO TIE 0oyernor aud Council
having been given for Andrew J. Leighton and he was
declared elected 10 tho Senate. Tie supported by
the wbigs aud sbotonists Nineteen vacancies In the
senate were flied In convention Of the two Hohses, ~
democrats the majority In the Convention being about
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

TIA AMERicAS AND FOREIGN sABaAru USios cele-
brated their anniversary last evening at the Reformed
Dutch Church, in Lafayette Place on which occasion
the Row Dr. Hopkins President fwnisms College, de.
vered an able and eloquent discourse On the impor-
lance Of observing the Sabbath In securing the purity
and permanence Of free Institutions
The reverend speaker having taken his text from the
Ssth chapter Of the Prophet Isaiah, lsth and l4th
verses proceeded to show that we're commanded to
keep holy the Sabbath day. and in the language that
distinguished novelist, Sir Walter Scott although man
Of the world contsndsd that the Sabbath was instituted
for the express purpose Of religious exercises and
ON that day, We were forbid to work our own
works and think our own thoughts that breaking
the Sabbath, or In other words nsgectng to observe
1t rsligiously, was the nrst manifestation of our
indifference to tho purity and Of our
free nstitutions that proof Of this look
community do they observe the Sabbath day? BY no
means for were all the members of the human family
to worship God Alright We should have no rabble No
That certain space Of each week Is to DO employed in
religious duty-that In the Roman Catholic church 1t
deemed consistent for persona to attend
service during portion Of the Sabbath day and tn
spend the rest in such as best suited them
leaving 1t TO the priests to do whatever may be
sidered necessary for the working their
but that this not Protestant church although
may 10 sometime initiated BY churches that
apropcr OF the Sabbath perpetuity
Of free institutions, because IL brings about right
state OF mind towards the divine government II makes
an inaviduA good Citizen, and pillar Of strength
that religion would humble the roh and exat the poor
that the Sabbath Gods institution for training
moral nature OF and that nothing could be more
beautiful or sublime than the whole human race
knes together a. the feet of esusthat then fraud and
oppression would eesse-shat il our duty as good
ctssns 20 use our influence In placing in power such
men only who would far possible, enforce moral
aud observance q the sabbath
70 10 sueseyve the Of God aud the best
terrss Of manthat whom II is taken into consideration
that In Of the southern cities the Sabbath
iy observed while there Is prodigous foreign popua-
ton Of tho most degraded character coming amongst
u.s. and unless something be done speedily to counter
balance the influence that will bs thus effected We
yield to a complete overthrow Of free institutions,
and the political and moral elements will be such
this world has yet witnessed In conclusion the
reverend speaker prayed to God that the Sabbath
M he returned might look down upon tho hills Of New
England aud praries Of the West united In prayer and
sacred praise and that shall the purity and
psrmaneney Of free Institutions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

MEETING OF COMMON CouNcrL.-The new
Common Council hold their first regular meeting
this evening We may. therefore, expect TO OBJ
tain an aspect" Of their future course.
h~ supposed. OF course, that number Of ap-
poin'men's and rsappointments will be attended
TO- The proceedings Of each board, it is pre-
sumed, VIII be Of considerable interest, more e.
peealy go to sundry hungry applicants for Office.
1t 10 TO be hoped that what changes are to be
made in the various departments of CITY govern.
ment, will be completed this evening. 80 tina,
nothing may hereafter interfere with the reou.
lar routine Of business before the boards at their
semi-monihly meetings; for it is very desirable
that the Assistant Aldermen of tho new board
should not follow the example Of their predeccs-
sors, by holding weekly meetings. and assem-
bling for business from one to three hours sub
seluent to the appointed time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17
Sporting Intelligence

Cr,rRrvILLr CouRsE, L. I-PEDEsrxiA,IsM AND
proprietor Of this offers attractions
enough to-day to draw the whole of the sporting
fraternity Alta o'clock, r NJ, there will be foot race
for 5000 side, between Ambrose Jackson and William
Entwiste which, 1t is presumed will bs well contested
as the pedestrians in fine running order every
having been taken with their training After which.
o'clock four Of the fastest PAGERS In the country will
contend for purse Of $780, mile heats best three in
i've, under the saddle The time made by Gen Taylor
Roanoke, and Village Boy last Tuesday extraor
binary, Zone OF the heats being done In 225J that
ders are looked for to-day Cars leave the South Ferry
for the track at hapast one o'clock and return at the
conclusion Of the sport.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

PASSED MfpsHIPMAN RooKRs.-We have been
waiting anxiously for some months, to hear OF
the release of the accomplished young officer,
whose name stands at the head ofthis paragraph
Our readers will recollec,. that he was one Of
the gallant spirits, who, when attached to the i'll
fatcd Somers, intrepidly cut out. and burned un-
der the very guns Of the castle Of S. Juan de
Ulta, the armed schooner Creole. A few days
Afterwards, while engaged in hazardous bur
very importent duty, of accommodating the
ueighborhood Of the city Of Vera Cruz, he was
taken prisoner; and the last we have beard Of
him was, that he was sent TO the castle of Pc
rote for confinement. Since then we know Of
upwards Of 10000 men, and several hundreds Of
officers, prisoners 10 our army and navy,
who have been Immediately released-but,
strange TO say, no provision has been made
for the safety or release of this most va
luable young gentleman, whose devotion to
the service endears him TO his fellow-citizens,
as much as his amiability and private worth TO
his personal friends. We hope there has been
no neglect on the part of those in authority, in
relation 10 this matter. Perhaps this noble young
man, descended from patriotic family Of Della
ware, of Revolutionary memory, may be anguish
ing in a dungeon, when every principle Of
exchange and the usage of war, he should be re-
stored to usefulness and his country
p 8. According to our Washington cores
pendent, the Hon. Mr.. Mason, the Secretary Of
the Navy, has sent instructions to Com Perry
relative to Midshipman Rogers, and We hope
that the good intention of the Secretary will
result in the speedy release of that gallant young
officer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-17

The splendid steamship Washington IL com.
plstsd in all her pars and will sail from this port
on the FRS, proximo. with goodly number Of pa =
ssngers. among whom will be the Hon. Richard
Rush, our newly appointed Minister 70 France,
several other distinguished gentlemen. and as
much freight as she can carry. We have on a
former occasion given full description Of this
vessel, and we hope in the coutse Of this week
10 give an account of her sailing qualities. as she
will trial trip tomorrow or next day.
The Washington is the pioneer Of the first
American line, which will consist Of four vessels
in all, each equal in every respect TO the Wash
ngton. The building ofthe second is progressing
with due speed and before the year 1913, all
OF them will have been completed and running
be,weenthis port and Southampton, and Bremen.
The first day of June we have said, is the day
fixed for the Washington to sail On the same
day, one of the new French line of steamers
will leave Havre for New York. This latter line
will also be composed of four vessels; so that
these two lines will compose eight vessels plying
directly to this port, commencing on the first OF
next month. After these lines will have been in
operation, we shall have the new Cunard line,
and the new American line, of which F. X Col
Inns, Esq, is the principal; each Of which will
be composed of four vessels likewise. These
will commence early in the year lS4S.
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Total number Of steamers. d.

Thus, sixteen steamships will ply regularly
between the port Of New York and the old
world, by which we will have a weekly commu-
nication with England, France and other coun-
tries, Independent Of the Boston line Of four
steamers.
What would our ancestors have said if they
had been told that the old world and the new
would, in the year lsa7, be brought 20 close to
each other rs this, and that the time would come
when we could reckon to an hour on the arrival
Of vessel making voyage Of three thousand
FIVE hundred miles over an ocean1 Yet il will
be done when these lines are in operation.