The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-27

otherwise. In the meantime, efforts will probably
be made, from facts which have transpired since tho
arrest Of Brewer, to fix the charge upon him Of
robbing the messenger Of the Thames Bank, OF Nor
wich, about year ago. There is mystery about
the whole affair, which will soon DC cleared up
Rand has made his escape on board the ASIA
There was a serious accident yesterday at Huri-
gate. 1t appears that, by some unforeseen acct
dent the powder in Mons. Maileferts boat ignted,
and exploded instantly, killing two or three of his
assistants. seriously injuring Monsieur Naillefert,
and slightly pjuring his brother. This disaster is
not only sad to the families Of the deceased,
but an unfortunate to the commercial community.
Mons. NJ. has been for several months engaged in
blasting the rocks and removing the distractions at
the Gate, and he expected to accomplish his labors
during the ensuing summer, giving free passage
through that dangerous place to vessels of the largest
size. The particulars of the disaster will be found
in another column
Late advices from Texas announce that the wings
Of Galveston have resolved to endorse President
Fillmore and the compromise. Speaking of the
compromise reminds that Governor Foote has
sent long message to the Mississippi Legislature,
declaring the omnibus to be q final settlement of
all difficulties. The consequence of this message is,
ing harder than ever. A queer way, this of CON-
promising matters.
Yesterday will long be remembered by the people
of Trenton, N. j. Mr. Webster was received by,
and madea speech to- the two branches of the State
Legislature, in which he remarked that there had
been perfect coincidence of opinion between him
and President Fillmore, concerning Chevaer Hulse-
mann, the Cuban expedition, SC. Com. Stockton
followed in eulogy of Secretary W., and avowing
tariff principles. To wind up the wonderful events Of
the day, Mr.. Choate is said to have perfectly as
founded the New Jerseytes with his eloquence in
the India rubber case. He had stretchy matter to
deal with, and he stretched out his argument &C
cordingly.
| The jury in the case of the brothers Skupinski
charged with the murder of the young pedlar in
| Philadelphia, retired to their room about nine
o'clock last night, for the purpose Of considering
their verdict, since which time they have not been
| heard from.
In the Cuban trial, Mr. Van Buren,, one of the
counsel for defendants, applied to the court to
pei the prosecution to abandon the cause, in conse-
| quence of the testimony Of BURNETT being ncom-
plete and not competent for the jury or to compel
the District Attorney to make his election as to
which of the ninety-seven counts in the indictment
he intended to rely The Court refused the APP
plcation, and Mr.. Van Buren, then proceeded to
open his to the jury, and concluded at 81 o'clock
having been seven hours speaking.
In the of Henry CARMEL, convicted of thu
Dey street murder, the Court of Appeals have re
fused the application to quash the writ of error, s.
that the convict will now have the benefit Of new
trial.
Want of room compels us to omit the last lecture
of DR.. Bacon on eastern Travel It is full 0
hairbreadth escapes and adventures with the Kurds
and shall appear at the earliest convenience, pro
badly tomorrow.