The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-10-06

- Williams, supposed TO be tinmen, but moth
ing further could be learnt concerning him, az he
arrived on board but shor; time previous to the
sailing of the bark he was supposed TO be stran-
ger in the city.
Mr. Bradley one Of the passengers saved from the
wreck, startled by the noise overhead, went deck
and as soon as the two vessels struck rushed
again TO the cabin and awaked his wife, when they
both left the cabin, (Which was on deck) by the
aft egress, when hey were both carried off their
feet by the water, and Mrs. Bradley was swept
away from her husband, and lost.
Another passenger, (Mr Stanton,) also saved,
was On deck when the collision took place, and
climbed the rigging; but the vessel sunk so quickly,
that he had not time TO reach the top before the
water overlook him, ami compelled him to lose
his hold.
The metallic life boats used upon the melanchoi-
ly occasion, and which Capt. Berry speaks of being
useful in saving some of the sufferers, under
stand are about the first invented by Mr. Francis,
end greatly inferior TO and much smaller than those
now constructed great improvements having been
made recently in the manufacture.
The Isaac Mead was insured for SO 500, equally
divided between the Union Mutual, Astor Mutual,
General Mutual and Nashville Offices. Her cargo
was worth 100000, and we believe was fully in
sured in Wall street and in some Eastern Offices
Messrs. Demill IL Co , the consjgnees, had g., 600
cargo and 81 600 on freight insured in the At
lantic Office. The insurance on the vessel had
only been renewed on The "a inst, She was built
in lsil, by Mr.. Jabez Williams, of Williamsburg
and was considered good vessel She was three
hundred tons burthen.
The NEGRO MEETING IN THE PAnK.-The negro
meeting in the Park, yesterday, was, in some re-
spects, funny affair; bu; there was dash of good
amidst all the big talk ard kissing and hug
ging. The speakers justly as,ribed omnipotence to
the dollar, and said that all the fugitive slaves
might be redeemed by its ''uniye genius We
ltke this idea, and propose that subscription be
Immediately set on foo, for the purpose. We shall
write our ownnsme for round sum John Van Brs-
zen will give sl00, and his father, Martin, who has
made some dollars on, of the blacks will not hesi-
tate to fork cut 81 00o Other free sellers will of
course, prove their sincerity by adding their names
10 the list. Let US see how much will he REQUIRED.
II is estimated that there are IS 900 fugitive
slaves in the Northern States. At $500 per head,
the whole amount would be only seven millions
and half. Let beginning be made, and this
sum will soon be realized, if only Seward
and all the abolionists end free soilers
VIII subscribe as much the editor of the Herald
Here is test by which the demagogues may We
tried, and the slaves redeemed without robbisg the
owners Of their legal rights, guaranteed to them
by The constitution. Will they accept the chal-
lenge, cease talking, and put their hands ia their
breeches poke; TO fell for the only practical argu-
;nent by which the freedom OF the negroes an be
accomplished We pause for reply. Meantime,
We think We are better entitled 70 three cheers
from the colored population than the JopvY;a! of
Commerce.
TIM FREMONT and FooTE DIPsIor1TY .-Yes,er-
day, We published a card from Col. Fremont, 10
which he finds fault with Mr. Foo:e for the acts
Of Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Ssn. Any one would suppose that Col. Fremont
is exceedingly Skinned, in noticing such mat.
tiers, and particularly for finding any fault ORR
rinslly with Mr.. Foo,c in she discharge Of his
Senatorial duti,s. II Colonel Fremont's zeal for
California was that Of pstriot-if his desire was
20 Protect only ihv interest,". ct the people, and he
had no less sclf,h ambition, surely he could nst
reasonably find fault with the suggestions of Mr.
Foote, made in debate, the floor OF the Senate,
about Caifornn land titles, which are very sincg-
lar documents, in certain Instances Mr.. Foote
thinks. we Pc sslE3e-and ifso, veIy propery-lha.
the settlement a.! these titles in California should
be based on sound principles and tina, they should
not be beyond the jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court.
This appears very proper; and such course is
wen calculated 10 protect the people against any
frauds Gel. Fremont, however grew hot-unne.
crsssrily so-upcn these prudential measures ad-
ycca,ed by Mr.. Foo;e, and very curiously insisted
on makirg personal application of Mr.. Foote's
remarks, - II Mr.. foote had attempted TO later.
fere with the California Senator'S private views.
The reason Of this is very myS,erious and the
people here al the North cannot understand Why
Col. Fremont is 90 sensitive.
However, the quarrel has commenced, and Il
will be ended, perhaps, 80 TO crafty Mr.. Denton,
and others 20 when ilr Foo;e appears to be irog-
besSme. Col. Fremont is good shot, and Mr..
Fooie has bad eye sight. In passage az arms.
the chance are 10 favor OF the former too much
go fUr any settlement Of this affair with Gght.
Mr. Foo,e is so Useful TO the country that he
ought to her out OF danger before lac pes.ls his
own life.
lHrorrANr FKoH WAsHseToN-Tin NioArAeyA !
Our correspondent at Washington sends |
us the following --Noihisg at all has been done !
in The negotiation with Nicaragua, since General /
Tayloi's death. Mr.. Sqnier's treaty was sent to \
the Senate before that time; but Mr.. Clayton was |
Of cTinion that j, could no, BE- ratified without inn
Po1tant amendments; and in order TO obtain sueh
amendments ia the shortest time, he is understood \
10 have made a communication to the Suprem.
Director Of Nicaragua, requesting hin to scnd en-