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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-03

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT FLUSHING, l.. I've
learn that fire broke out about 10 o'clock in the
morning on Saturday last, in barn belonging to
A. Parks, which soon communicated with his
dwelling, and spreading with astonishing rapid
ty, in its course carried down every adjoining
building. The citizens were quickly to the res
cue, and active and energetic in their exertions
to save, and all was done that men could do but
owing to the general drought and want of water,
it became necessary to form lines of citizens of
both sexes, leading to the steamboat landing,
nearly a-quarter of mile from the fire, which
resulted in staying the flames, and preventing
their destructive consequences from crossing
Bridge street, and through that prevention alone
the principal part of that much admired village
has been saved.
The following is list of the sufferers, with
the insurance on the property destroyed:
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The BOUNDARY LINE.-We are gratihcd 10
learn that the commissioners on the part OF
Rhode Island and Massachusetts to settle the boundary
line between the two States have agreed upon the line
of division which awaits only the sanction Of the
two legislatures to be confirmed. The monuments to
mark the boundary will be erected the wealth
err Ia suitable The line from the along Little
Compton and Tiverton, through Fall River, aud along
Warren and Darlington to Bulocks Point Is to remain
"A at present occupied From Bulocks Point to Paw
tucket Bridge the Jurisdiction of Rhode Island is TO
tend a. at present. to high water mark but the
and occupants of the lands In Massachusetts adjoining
the Bay enjoy all riparian rights according to the
common law, and the common rights Of fishery In the
Bay From Pawtucket Bridge the line proceeds through
Burnt Swamp Corner the northeast Of the State
This line makes scarcely any changes, and we think
will prove acceptable to both legislatures The bo,nda-
nv has been In dispute since I79 and resort TO
the Supreme Court at Washington would have enailed
great expense both States. The report has been
signed by all the commissioners except the Hon John.
Gardner, who will probably make separate report
-Prorfdencs Journal
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Died,

Died,
Yesterday ming n instant, Of short nlocss Mr.
NArnArir DyEI city and late Of tn colony Of
pemornra in tho 4tth year ofliis ago.
Ills friends and acquaiIitances respectfully Invited
To attend his funeral this Afternoon az O'Clock rom
No 730 Greenwich street
On Saturday May let at the residence Of her daughter
Mrs Basticn No Albany street, Mrs AunELrA rcl,ct
the late Hsr james Varick after long and tedious
illness which she bore win true Christian fortitude at
the advanced age of SO years,
The friends OF the fsmiy respectfully invited to
attend her funeral OH Monday thisj afternoon Sd inst
at 4 O'Clock -
On the LIST instant LAwnErcE Davenport Youngest
child OF William and Susan Thorne nged III months
and 10 days Its remains will be taken TO New Rochelle
for intcrnent
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During the whole Of this week business has Lcen light
as merchants have been engaged with their European
correspondence Our reports Of the tobacco growing
districts Of Kentucky and Virginia describe The new
crop pretty large II is stated also that tho quality
OF the same Is inferior, but reliance be placed on
this experience teaches whenever Il kind Of to-
bacco produces large crop, it is the sana tiuc of
good quality and when the crop Is small, The quality
of the article will be inferior.
WHrsKEy.-snal sales made at agc
FREIcHrs.-flour for Liverpool was TAB On by packet
to I'LL out, at 3s. The packet of the LET Tor Hovre,
engaged Flour at 75c. For Oil Cake 900. per ton
refused An American Al vessel up for Liverpool took
Flour at 3s and heavy freight Sss Another vessel
Flour at IS.
The following table exhibits the amount ~ Flour,
Grain and Provisops received ly the Hudson ryo Tor
the week commencing tho 2iih ana Gn, tho jc.h
April ISL
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OUR MEXICAN RELATIoNs.-We are sorry to
see disposition on the part of the editors OPP
posed to the war and to the administration,
throughout the country, to reflect on the charac-
ter Of Mr.. Atocha, as they have done with
every other agent that the government has en-
ployed TO take dispatches to Mexico. There IS
no reason for supposing that the government, Sc
Letting a person to convey dispatches, Is prima
facie evidence that he is unfit to be trusted, &C.
as they appear disposed to make US believe.
We should say that, selecting a gentleman to
discharge duty of that kind, is evidence of his
ability and proper qualifications. Because Mr..
Atocha was entrusted with dispatches which he
faithfully and honorably delivered to the
persons to whom they were directed, and
because, also, he is friend of Santa Anna,
the most unjust imputations are thrown
on him. This should not occur Mr..
Atocha has resided in this country for many
years, and for some time his family have resided
in this city. We believe that Mr.. A. ranks as
high, as a man of probity and honor, as any
person in our city.
The following article from the Pennsylvanian
relates to him. We give it for the sentiments it
contains.-
From the Philadelphia Pennsylvania, April 2e.l
ington, dated 9th April 1947.
1t might be supposed that the opposition press would
have ceased this to circulate reports preudca to
the administration, without any authority except that
Of whig letter WRITER'S for, in every instance Of the
kind, these reports have been nailed the counter
when the proper time arrived The last of these,
latng to the alleged diplomatic mission Of Mr. Atocha
Mexico has received its quetus from tho Union Of the
22d inst In the following language =" We feel our
selves authorized to say that Senior Atocha not
invested with the high dignity and responsibility Of
American plenipotentary' to Mexico the Della sup
poses with any diplomatic character whatever He
merely the bearer Of despatch to the city Of
Mexico, and In this capacity he faithfully performed his
duty"
The article from the Delta Of Now Orleans which has
been copied into the National Iteigencer contains
reflections upon the character Of Mr.. Atocha, which,
from all can learn from those who know him best,
without foundation Although MIR. Atocha not
sent to Mexico upon mission with diplomatic powers
still the government had ample to repose in him
the trust he has faithfully executed The Department
Of State you may rest assured Is not in the habit of
entrustng dispatches Of great political Importance to
mere adventurous and in this case it perfectly
satisfied with the character and ability of the individual
in whom 1t confded.
Thus much have thought proper to say in defence Of
Mr. Atocha.
We trust that this dshonorable way of inju-
ring the party in power, by traducing the charac-
ter of honorable men, will be put an end to. 1t
is unworthy of the press. If the administration
do wrong, abuse them. but let private individuals
alone.
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The filasnlnation.

Ma EDITOR
perceive by a notice in your paper that special
committee of the Common Council now making ar
rangements have illumination in honor OF the sig
nal victories Of arms over foreign enemy; TINS Is
all very well and proper and If 1t could be general no
thing grand and imposing could De presenteu put
in ty like New York, where there is such diversity
Of opinion it would be rather difficult to determine
whore illumination not whether IL arose from
the want of means or disapproval of the Now,
Mr. Editor, do not to illuminate my house, not
because ! do not glory in the victories OF our arm,
neither because am not able but because 90 not
think 1t necessary that private dwellings should DC
shown off in this way believing properly belongs TO
public buildings, and think it would be much more
appropriate II confined to such. e. s. d.
Travelling and Toilette kDrsssing Cases.
II hs 80 The % and
T rf as To %e hs
i Of perfect utility while the form ofths renders
' '' cay G. s a tfSii'EE SON. III Broadway
Tablet Razor strops.-These articles have
have received during that period the unqualified
Try and OF Europe For sale wholesale aud retail by the
G. SAUNDERS s. SON,
1T Broadway, opposite Howard Hotel.
The subscriber has this day disposed or his
ese stock Of Toilet Soaps Cosmetics and Toilet articles
meay at 1906 Broadway He respectfully asks for his
< A. Moss o. Es's 90, n s;s:ir:v.
:sIss. IN q Perfume: SOAPS Cosmetic.
gentlemen this cy-all which
will be warranted. and sold at reasonable prices.
Further Observation-Disclosures Pointed Gold
PensJ Savage sells gold pens low IS cents pencil
included The 81 IS Bagleys Pens for 81 So Levi Browns
pens genuine reduced prices Also magnificent for
g. which isthe best and cheapest the city Don't mis-
take the number 90 Fulton street The trade supplied the
Wrighrs Indian Vegetable Pills are "a safe
and Colds and Coughs because they carry off
by the stomach and bowels those humors which if deposited
plants. single box Of the Indian Vegetable PMS gene
rally suihcien to make perfect Of the most obstinate
s9d Al the same time che digestion i improved and the
given e the whole frame Beware Of suEarc9asd soun!sr
have the signature Of WILLIAM WRIGHT written with
counterfeit s A HE4Sgey 3sss 3sye!sS s1fq'ye 70 he
Wholesale and Retail ?ss Greenwich street. New Yk 100
Summer GOods-Chlldren's Tuscan, Leghorn
and Straw Hats, Caps, &c: &c:-BEBEE & COs%AR,
Hatters 16 Broadway have just eceved direct from Pas
few Of the mos. Summer Goods ever offered in
and splendid lot Of Legho and Straw Hat: and
recherche styles and the possible variety The
public respectfully invited to examine them. 81
Navigation OF the Ohio River.
Places. Time State of Riper.
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\ h0 VhAbS NV Ah 1sestss
Dis. Ihirtieth Congress
/. Archibald Atkinson.
2. Vacancy by death.
8. Thos. S. Fiournoy.
4. Thomas s. B0cock.
8. YIN. L. Goggin.i
6. John NJ. Bolts.
7...Thomas II. Bayly.
8. X. 7. l.. Beale.
Q. John S. Pendlet0n.
10. Henry Bedinger,
IL. James Mcdowell.
-. VIM. B Preston,
10. Close; doubtful.
Ia. Close; doubtful.
Is. VIM. G. Brown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-03

THE STEAMER CAMBRIA left Boston on Saturday
for Halifax and Liverpool, with the foreign mails,
and liz passengers.
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Law Intelligence

CouRT OF GENERAL SEssIoSs.-By the politeness of
Mr.. Deputy Keeper Mcintyre give below the list of
prisoners reurnabe to the above Court for trial for the
Nav term which commences o-day
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INTELLIGENCE FROM SANTA FE.-Our advices
from Santa Fe are to the 9Th of March inclusive.
All was quiet there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-03

WOOL TWlNE, NAILS, &c --JoCOu iL, Irvine suit
w able Tor fleece tyeirg. '' -
100 bales Cotton sehe $50 do yrspplns 10.
30 do shoe Threads, various qualities
5000 Casks Cut NaIs RAIDS, aud Spikes
For sale by CEBRA & CiiWIiNG
mo lt-Ic log Pearl street.
'HHIs DAY PUBLlSHED PRICE, I2I CENTS--specd
he riQugh, comedy, by Thomas Morton; being No. Al
oil me Modern STANDARD Drama edited by Eprs Sargent
Inc Invsibs Prince; with the songs chorscs &c as now
playing at the Park thest r. W '' ' 10 W."
BERFORD K CO, Q Astor House.
ms lt-re Successors to VIM Taylor Co.
X EMOvAL.5Sparkm man e. Kelsey have removed their
way, opposite S,ewarts ms 3syc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-03

graphs IN the Albany papers OF Saturday, rela-
tive to the canals
The tolls received at the Collectors Office In this city
up TO ~ O'clock noon to-day for up freights amounted
to 80 0s3 as The number Of boats passed up was 10
Owing to the height Of water in the river IL is mposs-
Bile to discharge the weigh lock here to weigh boats
Albany ATLAS Mdyl.
We understand that at o'clock this morning the Col
lector In this city will commence locking in the boats in
their order Of precedence great of boats
nearly 400 waiting their turn boat will BIO locked
through every FIVE minutes-.4ibdny argus, Mayl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-03

The TRADE WITH JAPAN.-On the outside of
this days paper will be found an interesting ar
ticle on Japan, which we extract from the Cal
cutta Star of the 18th October last.
The governments of the old world have en-
deavored, on many occasions, to open CONNER
cial relations with the Japanese but without sue
cess. The government of the United States re-
Gently tried to do the thing, but failed like
wise. In answer TO Commodore Biddle's mis-
sion, the government Of that people requested
him to leave as soon as he could, and to never re-
turn.
There is every probability, from the tone of
several articles that have appeared in the London
journals, one of which is referred to in the arti-
Gle which we extract from the Calcutta Star,
that the British government will, before many
years, forcibly open the commerce of Japan to
the world, as it did in the case of China, unless
it be anticipated by the government of the United
States, and compel the Japanese to abandon the
policy Of exclusiveness which they have main
tanned so long to the rest of the world.
In the present age and condition of the world
such course would be justfable and proper,
besides beneficial 1t would not only benefit all
commercial nations, but it would benefit the ia.
panese themselves.
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Wrighrs Indian Vegetable PiIIs are u saf
summer Goods Chlldren's Tuscan, Leghorn

and Straw Hats, Caps &c. &c.-BEBEE & COSTAR,
Hstte lss Broadway have jus. received direct from Paris
this city They will open Saturday May M entirely
and splendid lot Of Tuscan Legho and Straw Hats and
recherche styles and in the possible variety The
public ctfuly invited to examine them. 81
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Remaining in prison, May LIST, lS47-Males "a Fe-
males, 81 Total, l45.
SUPERIoR CouRr-Monday being the first day Of the
May term the Court will take up the first twenty causes
not set down. Two Courts will be held.
CoURT CALENDAR THIS DAY.-Commo Pleas-ld
Par-60 6l so, sc, az g. so, 81, 40 81, H. 30, 81
81, IS, 80. Second Paris ls, 90, 3d. a. 81, ~ "a
49, 49,
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From the Norfolk Beacon April 40

The Ice was said TO have left the Penobscot on the
oath, and navigation was about to be resumed.
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Mr.. A Parks also lost a valuable horse, burnt
in his stable.
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AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AMERICA.-We have re-
ceived the following interesting letter from
Montevdeo. 1t contains matter to reflect upon;
it gives the origin of the war, which is not
perhaps generally known in this country
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These articles conduct the comfort and
Of travellers and Others be had the subscribers
factory in great variety They superior to most other
Is OF perfect utility while the compact the render
them extremely easy of carriage
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-19
The Late Mrs. Russ.

The history Of the unfortunate deceased we IN.
derstsnd be that she formerly resided with person
attached 10 one Of the Tanks at Albanythat she had
been sedueed and became mother, from the effects Of
which she never recovered and the of her III
health Al the time OF the deislcaton Of Mr. Iovett
she was also arrested which the arrest spoken d
By the Court 10 ts charge but she Immediately lib
Grated Nearly all the furniture in her possession. To-
GLIDING her pisnoorte which II is said she was spro
hcient was taken under process Of law. For some
months previous TO her marriage she boarded with Mrs
Hundsrmsn who lived In apart Of Mr. Flshertys house
and against whom nothing said. Hero she appears
10 have been engaged in obtaining livelihood by her
needleso secluded do the poor appear TO have lived
tnst Mrs Fshery said che saw but one man ~hom she
termed Irshmsn. Of any time visit their apartment
and for him Mrs ssid Eliza was making shirts Soon
sitter Mr. Hunderman left the house the deceased be
came inmate ia the house Of Mr.. and Mrs Flaherty,
who stated the trial 70 be respectable people
Russ was acquaintance of theirs old school mate
they being also from Boston. They introduced de-
ceased 70 him and they married at their house
Being cut OF health she had not been able July TO man
tain herself and contracted some little debts mostly
81 druggists to the OF fifteen or twenty dollars
which her hu sbsnd sitter their marriage was called upon
e. pay. The District Attorney called witness VINO saw
her bedecked IN her bridal garments the night OF he'
marriage which precisely one year from mat OF he1
death and whom the District Attorney said would state
what abe observed she had communicated 10 her then
Ihcnoeo nusosno ~ Iesno , ~ I,J 40 ,bs, no,b;no
mony was our o ru'e az" NO. mi M ~, ~ ,s, Io,,ar
which wss found In her drawer asking her TO meet the
WINTER a. the une snu P.soc apppin"o ~. r,rS
have been the cause ~ ~ 'ns !, vs. .aid
tnc asy s'er ,ne 'n"'Iase' w ha,hsr Z, yss an ~
her drawer-bore no date eno "he'hei was an 'Io
letter, received frtm Loveu atef MS conoeannent VI
else long before the tune II was iouho or was
just written none could tell Inc leuer appears 70 nave
remained there matter Of moment as the husband
seems 10 have discovered II ABOUT tnlee "eehs se te
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kraal d oiites.

NOTICE TO Tax-peyerA- Controllers Once, brooa'
lNyn, November l1th, 8i6fursuant to an Act OF tho
Legislature entitled An Act feistve io thc collection ~
Taxes he city q Brooklyn, sni for Other purposes,
(psssrd April 18Th, 1881 Noice 10 hereby gwen that e
Assessment Rolls Tor Taxes for the current year have THIS
day delivered 20 The Controller OF the Guy N BROOK
yn and that from ali which shall be Paid 20 the ssii
Controller within thirty days from the date hereof de.
ductlon " Three per cent will be made aud that rom 81
,axes which shall paid amer the expiration ~ the said
thirty days and within si,Iy days RON said date dednc'
loo Of Two per cent will be made and that on and After
Ghe Fssr Tuesday In January next One per cent viii be
added al taxes then remaining unpaid and ms On NE
rmRo TUESDAY ~ January next the said Controller viii
lsllyef the Collectors Of tbs city Of Brooklyn the
.ad Assessment Rolls together with the warrants thereto
annexed drec ing Them proceed with regard Ia The un
paid the manner directed by law.
The Controller would respectfully request those who In
.snd avail themselves OF tho provisions of e Aci refer
red 10 in the above notice 10 Inform him thereof soon
praccabl that their bills may be In readiness 80 ne 10
prevent delay when they mag be prepared to pay hsir
taxos.
In compliance with = resolution OF the Mayor and Com
mon Council, NOTICE Ia hereby farther given that The
Controller will rsssvs tsxss at his Office In III. cry
Buildings, FROM O'CLOCK A. NJ UNTIL O'CLOCK
2. NJ. aud Nj no other hours A. IL. OSBORN,
piqtoIO Canfrnlsr.
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ASHES INSPECTION.

rINHE UNDERSIGNED have associated themselves un-
j der the name and firm u fREERORN. JFWfTT
co for the purpose Of pursuing the business OF rsperon
of Pot and Pearl Ashes and have opened Office No Us
and 65 gOn. until the lst u May neat after which
VIII be found the od ~s,.bish-s ospseta
Warehouse, AZ aud ~ Westsg IN the city Of New fork
The matter Of inspection In future being unrestricted
and free regards legal requirements, stil Il 10 pre-
sumed Il will not supers-de tbs necessity a the cssshcs
these articles according 10 tho proper standard By
persons competent perform IN. came. This seems 10 DO
called for from The skill and experience arrive
the different properties Of the articles Tho yfsssrysoB
OF the character OF Ashes In foreign ms ia and also
promoting the convenience and isrss u deslsfs 10
thsse articles.
The undersg nei feel assured that th>y entitled
the confidence Of Tho public the score OF thorough
OF the articles they propose 10 and Glaze
n.y. oil the members Of the arm having been practically and
smosi constantly for many years past engaged 10 the To-
specon OF asss and In future viii give their pefs0us o.
enon the business II will be our aim 10 preserve hs
standard Of inspection and do justice TO ths manufacturer
and the consumer.
The fees OF peciion will be reduced from former rates
twenty per cent. and liked eight cents per hundred
pounds, which viii be inyarsbls
Ashes will be received al the Warehouse storage. Of
tbs usual subject % order for inspection other
wise
Submitting tho shove msers 10 your consideration. we
shall be pleased oil times receive any ashes you mar
sss NJ To entrust To
Very respectfully, your obedent servants,
FREEBORN, JfWETT CO
}. .. FaEEBoss, ~ n. JEwsrr,
IN CASSIDY, D. n. LgsTBa
January I, 1s47. . W. DycssUw. dsi I'm
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MARINE JOU RN AL.
PORT OF NEW YORK.
ARRIVED

Ahhl! I'D.
ship Uncss Latham. 10 DE- FIN Orleans domestic
produce 10 T. d Hurbut g. Co 9Th inst OF Double
headed Shot Keys exchanged signals with ship Msrths
Washngto from Mobile for Hsyre. Passengers, Capt
D Il Post and 2 In the Storage.
Br ship Ceylon Crisp. de I'm st Johns Nb 51O tons
coal TO ksndrick Davis Co.
Bark Emma Peters 81 Dc fr, Orleans mdse, to
Elwell & Son
Bark Franklin Cook. ls de fn Havana sugars, Sc to
master.
Bark Parts Psoh Wecb, "a de I'm Antwerp In ballast
to VIM weisser lie Storage passengers Dec ~. iaI
~ lon a. lost from the fore yard In gale, Henry
Smith, seaman, Of New York
Brig Rose Mum II d. im Barbados, In ballast 70
Dunscomb & Beckwith. o
Br schr Charles WhsIton, II de I'm st Thomas o3VVO
oranges to Kelly Left ship Hsrbs. put IN IN distress
aud was condemned brgs Star, Of Brunswick Me- VIZ
gin from Bsroadoes for ~ Domingo and others not re-
collected 18th inst lat 30 %, lon IS o. spoke scnr
Bangor hence for Apslschcols, DIS out
schr Sarah Mash kopperholdt, IA ds im Orleans.
sugar and molasses, 10 10 Haven & Co.
schr David Risey, Corson. ds I'm Washington NJ
naval stores TO Benedict g. Williams
schr Mary. Somers, ds I'm Eewtern, NC naval
stores TO { l. Mitchell.
schr Julia and Nancy. Lewis. ds I'm hewoefD, nj
naval stores 20 NJ Blackwell
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FIREs.-A building belonging to Mrs Long and
occupied by C. Psnknln a drug store and dwelling in
Charleston, 8 {. destroyed BY fire the 18Th inst
female slave persisted in the flames and the family
barely escaped with their lives. Loss about 10000
Insured for tl25O0. "A small dwelling was burned
down in Meadve Pa and three four other buildings
were considerably damaged on the 10th inst