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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19
Interesting from the Pacific.

We learn that dispatches have been received
in Washington from Com. Biddle, dated on board
the line-of-battle ship Columbus, on the 10th of
April last, giving an account of the seizure, by
the squadron, of British merchant vessel, of
light tonnage, freighted with merchandise for an
English merchant re ident in Mexico.
There had been organised in California by
General Kearny, at the instance of Com. Biddle,
a court of admiralty to adjudcate in such cases.
This court took cognizance of this seizure and
condemned the vessel as lawful prize, on the
principle that merchant permanently residing in
Mexico, no matter of what power he may be a
subject 10 to be treated in time of war as citi-
zen of the country in which he resides and does
business.
This decision 10 sustained by the practice o.
the British admiralty courts during the war be.
tween France and England, and also during the
war of 1912 and is, between.th United States
and Great Britain.
The British government will most likely OBJ.
jsct TO this seizure, but they cannot help them
selves.
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This is to be an eventful and memorable day
for the city of New York, This day we are
about to elevate monument to Washington.
The greatest CITY in the New World. and one
among the greatest cities in the world, dedicates
this day to the foundation OF monument suit
able to the fame and character of the illustrious
hero whom it is intended to commemorate.
Such day it will be, and ought long since to
have dawned upon our city Let us be content
ed that at length it has arrived-that day when
for the first time a monument is raised to the
great Washington.
All who are able, will not, we are sure, neglect
10 attend on this great and memorable occasion.
All should be present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19
Important from the CITY OF Mexico.

According to the Geographic report, in another
column Of this days Herald, General Scott is In
full possession of the city of Mexico, and has
issued an address to the people, calling upon
them to send delegates to the capital, to open ne
gotiations for treaty of peace. 1t would appear
that our army is strongly enough entrenched in
the city to enable General Scott to despatch a
force of fifteen hundred men, to take Toluca,
distant forty-eight miles from the capital. This
intelligence comes through English sources.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19

6oAsp o. AssisrA,rs, Oct. is Linus w. Stevens,
rrssdsntThe minutes Of the proceedings OF the last
FViiinr Sunken Lots-Petition Of sundry persons to
ill up certain sunken lots in s5th and seth streets Re-
fsrrsd.
Petition of John j. Ender to compel Patrick Master
finish setting curb and gutter stones in als street.
between 9th and 7th avenues. Referred.
Petition of sundry persons to fill up certain sunken
lots 29th and 30th streets. Referred
New York and albany Railrosd.-Pstition Of sundry
adverse to the laying down of the New York and
Seer-Petiton Of sundry persons to take control of
sns sewer IN soth street from Mr DonsIty q,
Square. Referred.
curb and gutter stones in 37th street. Referred.
Petition Of Thomas O'Brisn and others to all up sun
OF sundry persons for pier at thefoot of 18th
street, North River. Referred
az Petition Of Samuel Thompson, relative to pier No
Pacamf Lots-Resolutions from the Board Of Alder
relative to fsncing in certain lots, between 10th
na tn streets and Sd avenue and Irving Place Con-
=. Wsshinston Observation-Disclosures from the Board
the public buildings to display flag Of the country
On tns occasion ofiayng Of the corner stone the
Report from the board Of Aldermen in favor of re-
,snns Purca:ss money paid BY George Goodwin for
Sewers Resolution from the board Of Aldermen IN
favor the sewer in 10Th street to the
tsry side Of I'd avenue Concurred in.
Resolution In favor Of constructing sewers In 9Th
avenue 45th street. 9th avenue and In 42d street Con-
CURED In.
In favor of building temporary bukhead the foot
Stanton street. also to continue the In Houston
street. so that 1t shall empty into the slip Concurred
Resolution from the board Of Aldermen, in favor of
granting the exclusive of the bukheai between piers
NOD 60 and 81 East River to the vessels bringing
for the use of the superintendent of Con-
CURED in.
The Board adjourned until Monday next at O'Clock
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Brooklyn Intelligence =,

COURT OF SEssIoSs.-Before Judge Rockwell and JUS
tices Wright and Hughes.-Alexander Campbell, Esq
district attorneyLe Forrest Logan called to trial
yesterday an indictment charging him with having,
in connection with Edwin Bailey committed a violent
assault and battery upon the person Of William c. Ben
nett pilotof Williamsburg on the night OF the 9th May
last with intent to rob him. The district attorney, in
that he prepared to prove In the Of the trial
that the prisoner had aided and abetted Edwin Bailey
ecenty sentenced to the State prison for the
Mr. Hotchkis Of this cty) and that in this fact
should be clearly shown, the prisoner guilty in
the Of the law though he had himself committed
the assault In question The will be resumed this
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19
Arrival OF the Missouri.

1t was reported last evening, by the " Offing
Magnetic Telegraph that the Missouri was of
Fire Island, and would be up about midnight.
We kept back our paper till very late hour, in
the hope of obtaining her news for our readers
but thus far we are without anything. If she
arrives this morning, We shall issue an Extra
Herald. We shall do the same if the Cambria
reaches Roston
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19

We find ourselves constrained to issue supple
nentarv sheet TO the Ne,o York Herald TINS
morning.
II will contain, in addition 10 several columns
of interesting advertisements, the programme OF
the procession of the Washington Monument
celebration to-day; letter from Grafenburg, the
water cure place notice of Colletta's History
of the Realm of Naples, just translated by C. Ed
wards Lester and G. Leighton Dirson; letter
relative to the affairs of St. Domingo; list OF
the political candidates to be voted for at the cleo
zion in this State next month; and an interesting
article on the population of Prussia.
1t is served gratuitously to our city subscribers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19

PARK THEATRE.-Mle. Augusta appeared last night
in the grand ballet of Gisse supported by Miss Jes
seyne Mons Frederick and full corps de ballet. The
fvors danseuse received with rounds Of applause
and Giselen went of well could be desired. Pre-
vious to the ballet the comedy Of Heir at Law"
performed in excellent style. Mr.. Bass. Lore
Dubsrly, and Mr.. Chapman, As DR.. Pangloss made e1
oelent entertainment for the audience and acquitted
themselves admirably in their respective parts. To
night to have repetition Of Gisells with thu
admirable farce of Love in Livery in which Mr.
Chapman will sing his comic song Of "Hsrk tn,
Wedding and the whole to conclude with the comedy
of " Ways and Means" The admirers Of the bale
will have but two nights to witness Augusta
This consideration will probably induce them to come
out on these evenings
BowERY THEATRE Monterey" and the "Piot of the
German Ocean,, will be performed at the Bowsry thea
ire this evening We cannot add to what have
said concerning these pieces They witnessed every
evening crowded houses and better proof Of their
quality Is needed We have not heard when the manager
intends to withdraw the piece but will not do to
withdraw 1t to do so would be to disappont hun
dreds who desrous Of seeing but have not had
opportunity Of doing YETI consequence of the house
being 30 crowded
CHATHAM THEATRE.-Three different pieces will be
performed at the Chatham theatre this evening, all Of
WuicA pecH oiteu Pioyou W
forth the applause Of all who have them The first
is the piece, the Bride Of Keh the Soldier and
his Son. then the comedy, the /" Day after the Wed
ding" and the last the operate drama, Turn Out >
We are given to understand that the manager In ac
cordance with the determination he announced short
time back, is rehesrsing . splendid new meo drama
which he will produce shortly In manner that cannot
fail to please his patrons.
0Es. Tom THUMB IL on the docket TO- day at the Anne
rcan Museum, and In good health and spirits. He
gives great many exhibitions and performances fol
the purpose Of the great crowds which
will oongregate there to pay their farewell visits.
GENIAL WELcH's troop Of squestrtAns opened last
evening" In Philadelphia Dan Rice 10 with them, ant
will arrive here this week. There can be no doubt bu
that this excellent company Of equesrians will be vel
always employ the nrst talent that DO found tn
arena.
SANDS, LENT & Co.'s splendid circus Ia expected Il
reach the vicinity Of this city the 02d inst See ad
vsrtissmsnt.
DEMrsrERs BALLAD SofREE takes place at the Taber
nscle on Friday evening
THE ETHIOPIAN sEnrNApEn perform again at Palmo',
this evening.
CHRnTr's MrSsTRELs continue to attract full houses
Ut Mechsnics Hall.
THE MopEL ARTISTS, at the Apollo Rooms, this
evening.
This is the last week of Bite
BowERY CiRcus There Is to be q grand exhibition
at this place tonight honor Of the laying Of the
stone ofthe Washington Monument.
Mile Blangy Is at the National theatre Cincinnati.
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More OF the Freshet.

Letters from Lock Haven dated the 10th inst state
that the West Branch swelled to greater height
than has been known since 1870 the river being eight
feet higher than 1t at the time Of the able
Pumpkin food Lock Haven was completely inundated,
the water being ten feet deep in Main street The M
Gems were obliged to take their horses cattle &C. into
their dwelling houses to them The destruction of
property In The town was very great The steam saw
mill Of Mr. T.. Kinzsr completely overlooked and
the machinery somewhat damaged The destruction OF
property all along the river above Lock Haven was I'M
mense The Pusburg Gazette Of Saturday, says IL ne
late food has materially injured the main line OF the
public works In this State preclude all idea OF
resumptson OF transportation through to Phisdslpns
this fall The western division has been very slightly
injured, and be repaired In few days Inc mate
rial damage was sustained the Junats division prn.
cpsly, we are informed between Hollidaysburgn nno
huntington, where the great break OF 50 occurred
tolls by reason OF above damage will not ia
far short Of and the cost for repairs Is estimated
at about 100000.
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suit was tried at BATAVIA few days ago, involving
the validity OF the title acquired by the Ogden
under the treaties of IS nd ~ lands held bv t
Tonswanda Indians The court decided that III title
inssmuch as they had compiled with ali th. st,nI
lations required Of them under the treat by which
they claim. This resulted In verdict for the Indiana
Of $780,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19

Mr.. SECRETARY WALKER, of the Treasury De-
partment was in town on Saturday, but has left
on his return to Washington.
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HEALTH OF New YoRK.-There were two hun
dred and thrty-six deaths in this city last week,
the smallest number in any one week for seve-
raj months.
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Mall Failures.

The mail of late between Chicago and st. Jcseph's 10
getting to be 30 irregular that Ia perfect nuisance
We can place no reliance whatsoever on that route.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-19

VERMONT LEeIsLArURE.-The Legislature OF
Vermont assembled tor its annual session on
Thursday last at Montpelisr The senate organised
by the choice Of George r. Hodges Esq president pro
tenn d. W. c. Clarke, secretary. and Thomas T. Powers
assistant secretary each by Is votes against which
given for the democratic candidates for office
The House Of Representatives. organised by choice
Of Hon Solomon Foot of Rutland, for speaker by lO2
votes MIR. Wylis Lyman, the democratic candidate
had 70 votes and Mr. Needhsm, 30. Mr. Ferrand +
Merrill was chosen clerk pro tem by l06 votes two op-
posing candidates having received &c. md committee
appointed to canvass the votes for State officers In
the Afternoon the two houses In Joint assembly
and the osnvassing committee reported the given
for State officers by the people, rs follows:-
For Governor-Whoe number Of votes, As $50; Horace
Eaton, the whg candidate ~, ASS Paul Dillingham; jr
democrat 1901 Lawrence Branard abolitionist, 69l6
scattering 90.
For Lieut. Governor hole number of votes as, al
Leonard Sergeant 2244l Charles Field; s52 Jacob
Scott, g. $40; scattering 95
For Treasurer Whole Der Of votes, 4s $685. Geo
Howes, 22,liI jeremiah T. Marston, ls942; Zsnas
Wood oos scattering, lO3
appearing Rom tiis report that choice Of either
OF nad been made by vote OF the people IN
puTsuar CO Of joint resolve the houses again met
In JoiDt assembly on the same afternoon, and BY ballot
elected the three officers follows Horace Eaton
Governor; Leonard Sergeant Lieut. Governor; George
Howes Treasurer The Tor the respect We csndi.
dates on the different ballots given as follow
Eaton, 1885, Dillingham; 30; Barnard 10; Sergeant 2l:
Field, 49, Scott 10; scattering, Howes, l2a Aarstou
VI; Wood, Is; scattering .
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spell they to the scratch, getting
to work and exchanging few hits they clnched had
struggle the ropes the round ended with McFees
being brought again to the earth-both covered with
Round l2.--Another short round few exchanges, a
clnch in the middle of the ring, and mac thrown hsav
Round ia few passes without any injury to either
they together and McFee slid through the hands
of Gardner, without receiving any punishment.
Round l4-McFee was very slow In coming up at the
call of time, but he reached the scratch he
struck Gardner left handed blow in the abdomen and
while waiting for the decision Of the referee threw his
arm round Gardner to prevent his lighting in which
eeving which, without waiting further parley Gardner
instantly resumed the fight, and the round closed With
Round i6.-Not much done; Mac assuming the artful
dodge.
Round ls.-Cautionj a few exchanges; Mao noored;
Gardner fresh Mac exhausted Forty minutes had
Round l7.Isharp hshtins Gardner had the best of
Round ls.-No sooner at the scratch than the right
hand Of Gardner brought up under the left Of the
Scot and the latter fell as though he had been shot
Round l9.-Simisr to the last; Mac fell again, FIR ON
the cause.
Round 9O-same as before
Round 2l.-Two successive blows from Gardner-the
last under the ear, and down went Mac.
Round 2a-Gardner received slight hit In the head,
but gave his change in tremendous blow the left
breast OF his adversary which laid the latter out again
Round 23.-Four or five hits exchanged, when
Gardeners right found out the old spot under Macs left
ear end down went the Sootchmam.
Round 2t-Consisted of but hit only, which was
given by Gardner In the old spot.
Rounds 40, IS, 27-Not much damage was done dur
ing these rounds Mac playing the dodge game
Round 2S.-After n few slight exchanges, Gardner
planted heavy blow In the neck OF McFee and seeing
the exhausted condition of the latter nubers OF the
spectators shouted Take him away" as he hsd no
chance of turning the tide In his favor He however,
insisted continuing the fight.
planted his right again In McFees neck, and he fell
shouts again OF Take him away
Round 30-This nearly similar to the round pre-
vious . -
other heavy hit in the neck. There was such dis
manifested the part Of McFees friends to dis
oonnus the fight his desire to have 1t
Round 81 Sullivan stepped into the ring and said
Mac should fight longer Thus ended the fight which
had lasted sixty nine minutes The combatants shook
hands most friendly manner, aud the whole affair
Was concluded.
TRorrrro YEsTrRpAy.-We will give the report of
yesterday business ut the Union Course In tomorrows
Hs,a aid
ALBANY, Oct. &c. l947.
There good sport at the Bulls Head Course to-day
This beautiful track situated within two miles Of Al
bany and upon the road to Troy The attendance yes
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Lynde aiter daylight In the neighborhood Of gun
Al remember that did not.
@ Did you ever ride with her on the gun factory
Al did, but not by moonlight.
Q'-Do you know man by the name Of Harrison on
Staten Island?
Al do
o.Do you now recolleet ever riding with Mrs Lynde
on that road after daylight was gone'
i don't recollsct but know never did as late as
10 or II o'clock or as late as 0 O'Clock
DO you remember riding with her on that road
Al do not
Q Did you ever lose coat when riding with Mrs
Ayes, sir I lost an ovsrcoat IL was afterwards
found and returned to me
Q-Th- time you fell from your horse, you had DR..
Ready there did he you the wound dangerous,
Ale told me IL was not
Q-Do you recolect reclining on Mrs Lynde's arm
Al recelleot reclining one, but on whom I
don't know collect her dressing my leg the back
toop but how long after the accident happened don't
Q.-Do you know that Mr.. Lynde made objections to
the presents you made his WIFE, and did any tell you
AIR stenshyl might have told me that Mr. Lynde
said he thought gave her too much. don't remember
when Steiphe,l told me oft,
A-No, sir Mrs Winter don't ride on horseback
Q-Do you know man by the name Of L Woolfs9
o-Dd any one request you to be in Court to hear
what the witnesses swore to?
o-Do you remember meeting Mr.. Wolfe in Broad
way, with Mrs. Lynde!
A-No sir
Q-You and Mrs Lynde in the habit OF playing
chers togsher there any private secrets between
you?
A-No sir
Q-Dd she ever write you a note while playing
A-Not that remember.
Odd Mrs LyDde make you present?
AY-s atooth pick silver match box, aud penknlfe
RENE mber meeting Mrs Lyude at Mrs CarroIl's
by sppointme 1t was verbal appointment; thinks
the appoint made Mrs Lyndes house; there
was appointment made the day went to Mr. Hopes
with her; the morning tormy; met her In Broad
way; when ! happened sto meet her In this city
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New Stock Exchange.
CITY TRADE REPORT.

New YoRK, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Der. o.
The increased frmness In the market for breadstus
noticed yesterday, maintained to-day with sIght
improvement in prices In cases; sales Of new &C.
nesee, with other new brands made about 2Ic
higher while all kinds closed with upward tendency
Good parcels Of wheat scarce and wanted for
a parcel Of damaged noted below Sales Of corn were
made at an advance on yesterdays prices. Rye was
somewhat frmer while oats dull Provisions were
inactive, without change In prices In groceries, fair
amount Of transactions we're made without material
Ration in quotations.
AsHrs-smsll sales Of pots were making at 50 62X,
and Of pearls at So
BaEADsTuFrs Flour Sales of $500 barrels new Os.
weso made at S. sly and 400 500 do at So 400
900 do new do at So 064 300 do Union Mills Brooklyn
sold a IS. sale Of Ohio made to arrive at SO,
ana lot little fancy In store at So 06 500 800
fancy OHIO, sold So Is ut So az, which after
and 500 barrels Of Richmond country sold at SO 2 and
ABOUT ooo barrels Georgetown and Baltimore sold
at the same price. Whsaf-A lot Of 1900 bushels Of
damaged North Carolina sold at 97kc. Another
os OF gooo southern was reported sold terms not
dersood Corn-Durng the forenoon and early part OF
change sales or 10000 to IL 900 bushels were made
ciuing mixed, at 66l<o &C. and fiat yellow at 6Skc
AiSerwards 1000 do high mixed sold delivered at 6sc
G oo IVY 90 including mixed and yellow ut SIC $50,
and 1000 do handsome yellow was reported sod at 89c
medi-A sale OF good New York was made at A D.
Rys-sales OF 900 bushels were made At an alc mart
Delivered add 1900 do sold at e2c OR, vsre du,
made at 7Sc. ~"'" ""'"e''
Receipts dovn the Hudson River, October 9Th
..'...... $500 barrels
''''''.'' '......... 100 do.
Eye. '''' ''....... $500 bushels
""'"' '''''.'. ..,.'..... .6,200 do,
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urss of lIf that existed before The result Of this
was that the growth of agricultural products In the
United Kingdom diminished, while the importa-
ton foreign articles of food rapidly increased
hblted by the ocia returns Of importations for the
past two years We aude particularly to the importa-
ton of tea coffee, sugar, SC. While this increased
consumption Of foreign uxures going on the actual
products of the country were rapidly diminishing The
withdrawal Of such large number of aborers from the
Agricultural districts connection with the
season. had very alarming influence upon the extent
OF the harvest, resulting in unusual deficiency
bad harvest In Great Britain generally the
fearful forebodings but when two follow in quick
csssion the most awful results realized After the
first bad harvest experienced instead Of abandon
ing the railway speculAtions and the
ges OF the nation upon the development Of the sgrcu
tura resources Of the country the mania continued to
increase and strengthen with wonderful rspidty the
demand for laborsrs increased lines by the
were laid out capital withdrawn from other employ
mens for investment in railway scrip, and the most
vital interests of the people sacrificed for the pur
pose Of initiating this bubble The result of all this in
connection with another unfavorabls season,
ther deficient harvest This caused further dersngs
meLt in the trss and commerce Of the kingdom, by
creating extensive importation of breadsus to al
she vacuum caused by the deficient harvssts The i'm
expectation Of bullion required in payment for
the supply Of food dersnged the public finances and
produced those endorsements and difficulties which
resulted in so many insovencies.
The annexed table gives the quotations for stocks in
this market for each day Of the past week. and at the
close of the week previous:
QUOTATIONS FOR THE PRINCIPAL SrocKa IN THE NEw
ohn AhMEr ,,r ,n, -, -
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Died.

On Sunday, the 10th inst of consumption, SARAH M ;,
wife of William Conkln, in the 2Sth year of her age.
Friends Of the family and members of Hermitage
Lodge y: Of O. F., No 1875, requested to attend
her funeral, this afternoon at harpast O'Clock, from
her late residence, No. % Jones st.
On the 10th inst l., Of consumption, JAMES MarHER,
aged 81 years.
The friends of his family likewise his acquaintances
are requested to attend his funeral without further
tation from his late residence, 400 Greenwich st
Tuesday afternoon, Oct IL, at O'Clock r. NJ. ct
Suddenly, ON Tuesday last, JOSEPH II. RICH son Of
James II. Rich aged years and day
The friends Of the family ars requested to attend his
uneraths afternoon at o'clock from the residence Of
his father, No ~ Second street. Wiamsburgh.
At the residences of his father at East Chester on the
10th inst, in the 9th year Of his age WILLIAM JAMES
eldest son of Alexander Masterton.
His friends the friends of the family, Of his father in
law William Peck, and Of Robert Smith, respectfully
invited to attend his funeral at half past O'Clock NJ
Tuesday the 18th inst without further invitation
The Harlem cars will leave City Hall ut 10 clock A NJ
and carriages will be in waiting at Tuckaho His
mains will be taken to East Chester church inter-
ment. Ut