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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-03

Fridays Celebration or New Years Day
Calls In Olden Times and at the Present
Day-The Last Cali-Incidents, Sc.
New Years all that the thousands of callers and
other pleasure seekers could wish The mist of the
early morning cleared comfortable and the
sun came out in all the brancy of clear April morn
ing The call makers were at their days work in good
time, and at 10 o'clock the streets were fairly alive
Omnbuses rumbled the pavements filed to their
utmost capaciy carriages ratified through the streets in
every direction every thing with wheels, springs and
seats capable Of performing the requisite duty, was
pressed into the service of the day the side walks were
thronged with foot passengers and every thing beoken
ed Happy New Year" Even the beggar children
who were out with ample baskets to receive the contr
buttons of the benevolent looked happy in spite,
of their professional attempt to otherwise,
Rattle rattle rattle tramp rapaat tatat jingle, ng
"Good morning." "Ah, how de DO? A happy New Year
to ye" 90 is it your Walk in" "Ah, ha, knew you'd
CALL" SO. &c part Of the dstinguishsble sounds
which fell upon the of the hurryng travellers In the
streets In the houses no less happiness visible
The very best looks the very sweetest smiles and most
cordial greetings, welcomed the visiters and the very
greatest prouson of tempting delcaces arranged in the
most tasteful manner upon rich tables pointed to
wards by the most delicate fingers and invitations to par
take of the proered bounty made in tones perfect
ly irresistible HEALTH" :" long life" the return of
many New Year days." and other sentiments appro-
pirate to the OCCASION drunk in wine punch coffee
lemonade and other suited to the
tastes Of the visitors the principles the heads of the
household" where the visits were made Thus com.
menced the day and thus progressed till the afternoon
when the effects of the ardent" upon the ardour of the
callers began to exhibit ITSELF young gentleman began
to walk wonderfully erect, fthsy would saywe are
not in the least under the influence of any thing exhie
rating" Towards night the bucks observed to step
cautiously and at later hour many were observed in
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The NoRrHERs OF THE Gr1P OF Mexico The
loss OF the Somers is indeed an awful catastrophe.
In the twinkling Of an eye twenty-three gallant
men as ever trod ships deck, have met their
deaths-and that, too, almost within hearing of
the cheers of the Mexicans, who had assembled
IN the Mole of Vera Cruz!
Let it be borne in mind, that the Somers Is
the third United States mali of war lost IN the
Gulf OF Mexico this season. Will it be the last
We afraid not
The season OF the Nortes, or gales from the
North, will not be over till April. Till
then, the gales will blow at intervals OF two
or three weeks, and always with appalling
violence A norther generally lasts two or three
days-it comes on gradually, so that the ma
riner who is unaccustomed to navigate the
Gulfo Mexico, is often unsuspicious of danger,
and fiatters himself with the idea that the stiff
breeze" which impels his vessel onward, will
soon carry her to her port Of destination. And so
1t does-but not in safety. For the stiff breeze"
freshens into gale, and the gale into hurri-
cane; and at length the vessel strikes one of
the rocks with which the harbor of Vera Cruz is
studded. In that harbor the anchorage ground is
perhaps the worst in the world. At Vera Cruz no
number of anchors will hardly keep ves,el from
going ashore in a norther. All that the captain
of vessel can do, under such circumstances, ito
slip his anchors and stand out to sea Immediately
Vessels of war, even those belonging to friendly
powers, are not allowed by the Mexican govern.
msnt to enter the harbor ofVera Cruz; they al
ways anchor at SACRIFICES, barren islansl at the
entrance of the harbor. At Sacriicios the an
chorage is pretty good. Mexican men of war,
when there are any such in the harbor of Vera
oil m NV ;,,I lie
of the Castle of San Juan de Uloa, and by that
means secure from the effects ola norther.
When norther blows at Vera CRUZ, the air
becomes very cold, and is charged with clouds of
dust, so that, at such times, people keep within
doors, as much as possible. Yet it appears that
during the norther of the 9th December, crowd
of Mexicans collected on the Mole of Vera Cruz,
to watch the destruction of the Somers, and to
goat the sufferngs Of the crew. Could we
have a stronger proof than this of the malgnitv
OF the MexIcans?
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MONEY MARKET.
Saturday, January q


There was worry little done in the stock arket tods
but prices opened firm, and very general and decide
improvement was realized before the close AT the hr
board IT, 6s 1862 advanced u; u. s. 6s $50, ~ Ohs1
6's IA Canton Nj and Indiana, Long Island, Readin
Harlem, and Norwich closed at Thursdays prices
At the second board Canton improved ~ per cent
prices current in the morning. Norwich and Worcest
u, and Harlem Il. The sales, however, were Unite
and the market closed very buoyant
The Chesapeake Bank Of Baltimore has declared
vid.nd ofthres per cert for the last half year.
The Merchants Bank of Baltimore, has declared a y
dend of three per cent for the last six months.
The Bank Of the Metropolis, Washington city, has
clared dividend Of three and half per cent.
The Franklin Insurance Company Of Boston has ID
clared a dividend of six per cent
The farmers and Planters Bank Of Baltimore, has do
cared semi annual dividend three and ahalfper cent
and the Union Bank semi annual dividend Of three pe
cent.
We annex the current quotations in this market for 70
egn and domestic exchange, for uncurrent money AMI
for specie
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xEr SHIP.-The splendid

ANOTHER NEW PACKET SHIP-The splendid
new packet ship Constitution will be launched
tomorrow, at 10 o'clock, from the yard of
Messrs Brown & Bell, On the East river.
This packet is the largest ever built in this
country, and is probably the largest merchant
ship in the world. She is fifteen hundred tons
in size, and all her arrangements for passengers,
sc, are comparatively as ample.
She is to be commanded by Captain John Brit
ton, late of the Rochester, skilful navigator and
gentleman, and one who is esteemed all over
the world. In his life he has been to all parts OF
the universe, and he isiuniversally respected
The launch Of the Constitution will be mag
nifcent sight, almost equal, although, perhaps, in
different way, to the launch of the great Con-
sttution of the Union in 1882 That Of 80 exhibit
ed the spirit of the people that of AZ shows their
skill
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City YntonllQeneo.

FERMENTATION OF TRuMrEr.-The members Of Full
ton Engine Company, No 81, presented on New Years
Day to Mr. Charles DAILY their late foreman asplendid
silver trumpet an tribute of their esteem The trum.
pet was manufactured by G. Boswick, No. l2S William
street. showing great taste and finish of execution.
The New CoRoNER.-The newly elected Coroner, DIR
VIM A. Walters, Of No. so Suffolk street, corner of
Broome, commenced his official labors New Years
day For the present he has secured the services of
Mr. Cockefar the able and energetic assistant Of DR..
Rawson, whose term ofIofice has just expired.
DEATH FRE-The Coroner was called yesterday
to hold an inquest upon the body of Jane Crossman,
native Delaware, aged IS years, who was found lying
corpse the floor Of her at No 100 Third street.
Friday last, with candle in hand and her body
burnt in the most shocking From appearances
presented in the supposed that her clothes
had accidentally taken re and thereby occasoned her
death. verdict was accordingly rendered to that
effect
INFLAMMATION LuNos.-The Coroner held an
inquest also upon the body of John Counan native Of
Ireland aged 30 years who has for some time past lived
at No. al Laurens street. where he died suddenly yes
terday, his death resulting from Inflammation of the
lungs Verdict accordingly.
small lad in Wooster. Spring street, by the
carelessness of elder boy in firing of pistol blew
the formers fingers and hand almost Off that amputa
ton at the wrist was necessary.
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common PIees--In hank.

JAN 2-DEcpIors- Flint Us. Wm Jones, Sheriff,
@e.-Non suit set aside, costs to abide the event
SIsan r. Day ads Francis M Polier, admir-, &c Or
der Chambers confirmed costs Of appeal to abide the
event.
Jskn f. Banta ada frederick Griffin -Repor, set aside
and cause referred back to referees with costs.
Benjomn Lord Philip j. observation-disclosures for
defendant with costs.
John a. Merritt os. VIM. H. CarneH -Reargument
ordered.
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Death OF Senator Barrow.

and remark able one, and have not seen the proper
name assigned 10 it. II hernia OF the diaphragm
Hernia unusually occurs at the groir the scrotum,
umbcus &c. points at which is easy to perceive how
intestinal protIusions take place The diaphragm
strong septum which separates the lungs aud heart
from the lower abdominal visceIa, and is naturally
pierced with openings TO allow passages for esophagus
aud some blood vessels and nerves But any other
openings, indie pendenty OF these (Which are well Sc
cured exceedingly rare Besides the pressure Of
the bowels Is downwards not upwards; and this fatal
hernisl protruson could only have been effected in
recumben position and under the influence of dis
ention of tho bowels The other intestinal srangula
tons may be, and are constantly relieved by timely ope-
raons but the physic stated the post mortem
examination relief or remedy could reach such
an unusual and misplaced disease this Senator Bar
a robust, vigorous and healthy man, about 90
usefuI life W.
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Cl.cust Court.
Bcfore Judge F.dmonda


JAN 2-The Somers Case Jfsain - Charles Wilsox cs.
Alexander 8. McKsnsie-An action was commenced in
the Kings county Circuit Court about year ago, by
plaintiff against defendant to recover damages TO assault
and battery aud false imprisonment The plaintiff was
one Of the apprcntices board the somers when the
defendant hanged young Spencer and the other two men
for the aliedged mutlny. The plaintiff was,
with others, at that time placed in Irons, and
SO kept until after the decision Of the Court Martial when
he applied by his counsel for writ Of ha6eas corpus,
and was liberated by Judge Greenwood on the ground
that Mckenzie had preferred no charges against him.
and never brought him to trial. The case ca ne on to
be tried last April before Judge Edmonds and he nom
suited the plaintiff the ground that defendant acted
judicial officer and his acts not cognizable in the
civil courts Mr.. scoles, yesterday, moved to set
aside the nonsuit the ground OF error Upon consul
taton between himself Mr.. Duer defendants counsel,
and the Court was agreed that the nonsut should be
confirmed subject the exception Of DIR scoes, so that
the question should be speedily brought before the su
prsme Court for adjudication that tribunal shall set
aside the nonsut, the whsle Of the evidence given
McKenzie's trial will have TO be gone over again
Habeas Corpus Cose.-A woman named Jane Grant
who Mad been committed to Backwells Island for six
months was brought before Judge Edmonds yesterday,
and discharged the ground Of in the record Of
| tha
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New Mill PRIVILEGES ON CHIcoPEE RIVER All
the mills at Cabotville and Chicopee falis Were
stopped and the hands let out to play, on SATURDAY, IN
Consequence Of the operation Of nlng the pond
by the new dam at Indian Orchard The occasion exclt
cd considerable interest and some bets were msds upon
the length of time that would be necessary 70 M tne
pond. The sluice-wsys were closed precnely ~ "a
pouring over the dam FIVE minutes before on satur
day afternoon The pond covers an area oil eghty acres
ana in many nlaces over fifty feet deep The beautiful
falls nearly mile above that have been the object OF SO
much to thousands Of visiters as the locality OF
an Indian legend which gives name to the place, are
completely ebliterated by the rise OF water.
We believe II is no secret that this immense water
privilege has been pun chased by company OF heavy
capitasts principally English who intend to proceed in
the erection of several mills and new dam OF the lower
privilege. The work. we presume, will be commenced
errly in the coming season. The power acquired by
both dams estimated to be sufficient to carry from So
600 to 100000 spindles few years Of prosperity will
doubtless witness the rise Of village Of 5000 to 10000
Inhabitants at that point where until within year or
two the solitude has almost unbroken since the red
man moved along the banks dared his csnoe across
the waters Springfield Dolly Gazette.
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A fire broke out in Ogdsnsburgh the 2sth ult, dc
sroying an extensive range of stables and storage build
iugs, immense quantity Of hay and grain, together
with thirty head Of horned CATTLE three or four horses
and valuable carriages all the property OF Henry
Van Rensselaer,.
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REvoLr ON BOARD OF THE SHIP ELIZA WAR
wIcK.-Captain Hoffman, of the tow boat Suffolk,
states that the crew of the Eliza Warwick, Capt
Weeks, bound to London, while on her way
down the bay on Friday, in tow of his vessel, re-
fused to perform duty, under the plea ofno hav-
ing sufficient complement to man her. They
declared they would not 60 to sea. The Suffolk
left her near the tail of the West Bank Captain
Hoffman says that soon after he left her, the re-
port of pistols, and scufI1ing noise was heard on
board the ship, and the anchor let 60.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-03
Musical.

The APoLLoNEoNs-The concert of these extraordi-
nary performers Thursday evening, was tolerably
well attended, notwithstanding the most unpropitious,
drizzly weather, and the family festivities
attendant upon New Year's among those present,
and expressing their hearty applause, noticed Henri
Herr, Kyle, Ssron and others, of musical reputation
who could take that pleasure in the performance of these
young genuine artistes, which our public generally do
not, because they are ofour soil, and bear TO-
reign names or pretensons. Our citizens will yet
the day when they will feel dsgraceful evidence
of their own want Of true musical ase their present
backwardness in the patronage of such talent these
children possess The little Anne played the variations
on Non piu mesta" for the piano, exquisitely and
we'll did she deserve the rapturous she received
in her song of Watch you well by daylight" The diff
ferent tros we're admirably well executed Henry Bull.
lock- especially gave life and soul to his vic
lin pieces than have before Witnessed. The violon
cello solo done full justice to by young Delos Geo
Bullock play ed violin solo from De Berot in admi-
rable manner Madame Ablamowicz. who, with a kin d.
ness worthy Of all praise had volunteered her services
sang her usual superior and heartily receiv
ed by the audience her last aria she compelled
to repeat. MIR. Tmm who also volunteered, accom-
panied he always doeso our complete satisfaction
rhe Masters Bullock and Cole give concert in Brook
lyn on Tuesday evening next which is the last previous
to their return home.
Tho qw;sa pell Rn0era are nj ALBANY
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Affaiss ~ Canada.

tFTom the Montreal Herald, Dec. 10
Our abstract Of the fortnght's for the present
mall is necessarily short Politics and business are
equany at stand still Nothing is moving in this holi
gay um but the heels of the dancers the fingers Of the
!aales VINO play upon panos and the seighs which. at
ria ages g.
brought to market freely from Terrebonne and the other
counties to the north OF the Back RiyerD
The Mining speculations on Lake superior have been
pretty fully discussed. and enquiry to have
least ELECTED the fact that the existing compapes have
not got all the good things and that therefore, suppos
who desire to embark in the business may do SO with as
fair prospect that Of the earlier adventursrs This
il the statement of the Pilot and, this subject
leve that paper very competent authority it has
enterprise in mining il still supposed to remain well
the shores OF Lake Huron those OF Lake Supe
ror If this So the claim Of shareholders to obtain
premiums their stock, can arise only nom the supe
concerns
Whether the assurance of remaining and inappropriate
ed has been the stimulating cause we do not
know but the number of ncipent companies which we
proprietoIs is what Dominic Sampeon would ca
prodgious However, there is no doubt that many oF
the promoters Of these highly respectable
and desire to 60 on with the business In straghdor
ward manner
II will be seen by another column, that Her Massy's
Engineer Office here has had avery narrow escape fromI
fire.
Tho new market, which has cost about GOO 900,
about to be opened for business 10 very large ston
building, with a handsome DOME and stands upon tn
most advantageous grounds in the Oity on the quay
fronting the river and st. Heens Island II to be call.
the Bonsecour Market after the adonidg Church Of
that name which the Oldest in the city, and expect
ed to be removed at no very late period.
EMIGRATION TO CANADA The following is
statemes 1T of the emigration to this Province du-
ring thu past season of 1876 -
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U. y. Com missioner once.

Before Commissoner Morton.
JAN. 2.-Charge Of Reroit-Walter Emanual, one oil
the crew Of the ship swizsand arrested Friday
by Deputy Marshal Collins charge Of revolt, made
by the captain He was ordered 10 And bail In $780, and
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Theatrical.


PARK THEArRE-To.morrow evening the Viennoise
children will appear in of their most popular diver
tisements besides which, Dyou Fisher Barrett, with
others of the excellenstock company of the Park will
appear in two sterling Tnteudes This will be the last
week of the chilren, in this city, and they will have
crowded houses.
BowERy THrArnE-"Putnam," Jack Sheppard" and
BLACK Eyed Susan" performed here last evening,
bringing out tho talents Of the entire company. Mrs
Booth, az Jack Sheppard, performed with much clever
ness. Mr. vaches Owen Wood, Hadaway's Blueskin.
Clarkss Dsnvile. and Miss Garneys Edgeworth Bess,
were admirably performed. "Black.Eyed Susan" sue
ceeded Mrs Sergesnt's Susan was performed with
much talent The bills for tomorrow evening will be
found highly attractive.
AMsxrcAr C,Rcus--The twin ponies and May Fly
performed last evening their usual ea, and the entire
house enthusiastic in its applause Mr. Sands and
children delighted the house by their extraordinary gym
nsstic feats Mr. Rugges Conover and Master Herman
der, also performed with their usual ability The bills
OF to morrow evening will be found highly attractive
BowEnr tMrHIrHEATRy.-The extraordinary talents
of the company here have drawn nightly vast crowds
to this popular circus. There will be powerful
binaon of talent presented here during the ensuing
week Carlo Cossn and Gardner in themselves, would
draw full houses independent Of the high talents Of the
COMPANY. The bills for tomorrow evening Will Do
found highly attractive.
ALHAmpaA-The great magician, Herr Alexander
has astonshed and delighted thousands, during the ho
days not only with his wonderful tricks and delusions
but with the presents that he makes to his audience
Tomorrow evening there will be great variety Of en-
terainmens at this saloon including instrumental and
vocal music under the direction Of Mr. George Loder
A. A. Adams, is playing an engagement at Pittsburgh
CENTRAL AMRRIcA.-Capt. Mcintyre, OF the
bark Ellen Augusta, reports that his vessel was
chartered by Mr. Bell at New York, to carry out to
Bueheld Central America, thirty men and quantity
of provisions After landing them, Mr.. enticed tbs
forwards TO load her with mahogany for New York.
Prussian brig with emigrsnts destined for Texas put
into Bluefelds for water, &c, and Bell persuaded the
Of very malignant fever. which prevailed, having no
| thing to eat but green nuts and plantains.
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Annual Pictorial Herald

We shall print the fifth edition of the Holiday
Herald early tomorrow morning. Single copies,
in wrappers ready for mailing, can be had at the
Office at o'clock, at sixpence each.
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APPOINTMENTS BY GovERNoR YOUNG.
Young has made the following appointments. the
commissions to take effect from the first of January =
Adj General-SAMUEL STEVENS, Esq, of Albany.
Private Secretary-CALvIN +. MATHER, ESQ., Troy =
Executive NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CoBB, Albany.
GOvERNoRs STAFF
Aids de- Camp-ARrHuR H. Roor, Albany.
j. TRuMBLE VAN ALLEN. New York
LIE GRANDE B. CANNON, Troy.
Judgs Advocate Gen.-LEwIs BENEDICT, Jr., Albany.
Quarter Master Gen.-FRAsxLIN TOWNSEND, do.
Pay Master Genersl-JAMEs KIDD, do.
Surgeon General-GEoRoE " HUppLEsToN, Troy.
Military Secretary--CLARKsoN +. Glossy, WsterVlis
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AFFAIRS IN MARYLANp.-We have received the message
of Gov Pratt delivered to the Legislature the goth ult
1t is almost long thePresdents last message After
referring to the Mexican war, the ardor with which
Maryland responded to the call for volunteers and
pressing chagrin that her troops not all
copied by the u. s. Government it thus endorses the
measures Of the latter:
Ddisposea from habit and temperament to look at the
darker side Of every question: cannot some do,
in every victory achieved by American valor, lurking
danger to the institutions of the country; and although
fuly impressed with the conviction that in other
hands the present might have been avoided by the
Federcl Government beMefcaly and with honor to the
country, cannot view the mere expenditure of the
public treasure, as outweighing the national benefits
which have SO far resulted from the conflict.
A national debt is spoken Of as a blessing to the
country least something to be converted into
The financial part of the message has already been
reviewed in our coumn& The calamity defeating the
completion of the Ohio and Chesapeake railroad and the
interest of the State in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
present. spoken of length in fact the great body
of the document relates the internal improvements Of
the State
The late vote of the State making the meetings Of the
legislature biennial does not suit the views OF GovPr
it will in his opinion throw much burhen and respon
sbility upon the shoulders of the executive
The closing part Of the message contains good advice
1t says:
cannot resist the inclination which impels me to ad
vert TO the practice which has prevailed in the egsa
ure Of delaying its action upon the subjects Of para
mount importance until the last hours of the session
Every observant statesman will recognise IN this prac
tce the prominent of that Legislation which hal
up the statute books for the past ten years. and turn
the laws which have oppressed and weighed down the
energies Of your constituents, you will find that all
them passed within three days OF the adjournment
OF tha n which they enacted.
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The Swiss Bell Ringers are at Albany.

The New Jersey Legislature and the Legislatures Of
meet on the ID Tuesday in January The Legislature
of New York meets next Tuesday in January, and the
Legislature Of Maine and Massachusetts, on the day fol-
loWin9,