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From tho N. Christian Messenger. The Unexpected Friend. "It must be, my child said the poor wid wiping away the tears which slowly trickled down her wasted cheeks. "There is no other resource.

I am too sick to work, and you cannot, surely, Bee me and your little brothers starve. Try and beg a few shillings, and perhaps by the time that is gone, I may be better. Go, Henry, tny dear I grieve to send you on Buchan errand, but it must be done." The boy, a noble looking little fellow of about ten years, Btarted up, and, throwing his arms about his mother's neck, left the house without a word. He did not hear the groan of anguish that was uttered by his parent as the door closed behind him and it was well that he did not, for his little heart was ready to break without it. It was a by street in Philadelphia, and as he walked to and fro on the sidewalk, he looked first at one person and then at another, as they passed him, but no one seemed to look kindly on him, and the longer he waited, the faster hfs courage dwindled away, and the more difficult it became to muster resolution to beg.

The tears were running fast down his cheeks, but nobody' seemed to notice them, or if they did, nobody seemed to care for although clean, Henry looked poor and miserable, and it is common for the poor and miserable to cry Every body seemed in a hurry, and the poor boy was quite in despair, when at last he espied a gentleman who seemed to be very leisurely taking a morning walk. He was dressed in black, wore a three cornered hat, and had a face that was mild and benignant as an angel's. Somehow, when Henry looked at him, he felt all his fears vanish at once, and instantly approached him. His tears had been flowing so long, that his eyes were quite red and swollen, and his voice trembled but that was with weakness, for he had not eaten for twenty four hours. As Henry, with a low, faltering voice, begged for a little charity, the gentleman stopped, and his kind heart melted with compassion as he gazed into the fair countenance of the poor boy, and saw the deep blush which spread all over his face, and listened to the modest, humble tones which accompanied his You do not look like a boy that has been accustomed to beg his bread," said he, kindly laying his hand on the boy's shoulders what has driven you to this step?" "Indeed," answered Henry, his tears beginning to flow afresh, indeed, I was not born in this condition.

But the misfortunes of my father, and the sickness of my mother, have driven me to the necessity now." Who is your father inquired the gentleman, still more interested. My fathdr was a rich merchant of this city dui ne Decame oonasman tor a triend, who soon after failed, and he was entirely ruined. He could not live after this Joss, and in one month he died of grief, and his death was more dread ful than any other trouble. My mother, my little brother, and myself, soon sunk into the lowest depths of poverty. My mother has, until now, managed to support herself and my little brother by her labor, and I have earned what I could by shovelling snow and other work that I could find to do.

But, night before last, mother was taken very sick, and she has since become so much worse that" here the tears poured faster than ever I do fear that she will die. I cannot think of any way in the world to help her. I have not had anv work to do for several weeks. I have not had'the courage to go to any of my mother's old acquaintances, and tell them that she had come to need charity. I thought that you looked like a stranger, sir, and something in your face overcame my shame, aud gave me courage to speak to you.

sir, do pity my poor mother The tears, and the simple and moving language of the poor boy, touched a chord in the breast of the stranger that was accustomed to frequent vibrations. Where does your mother live, my boy?" said he, in a husky voice, "is it far from iere She lives in the last house in tin's street, air," replied Henry. You can see it from here, in the third block, and ou the left hand side." Have you sent for a physician "No, sir," said the boy, sorrowfully, shaking his head. I had no money to pay, neither for a physician nor for the medicine." "Here," said the stranger, drawing some spieces of 6ilver from his pocket, "here are three dollars, take them and run immediately for a physician." Henry's eyes flashed with gratitude he received the money with a stammering and almost inaudible voice, but with a look of the warmest gaatitude, and vanished. The benevolent stranger immediately sought the dwelling of the sick widow.

He entered a little room, in which he could see nothing but a few implements of female labor, a miserable table, an old bureau, and a little bed which stood in one corner, on which the invalid Jay. She appeared weak, and almost exhausted and on the bed at her feet sat a little boy, crying as if his heart would break. Deeply moved at this sight, the stranger drew near the bedside of the invalid, and feigning to be a physician, inquired into the nature of her disease. The symptoms were explained in a few words, when the widow, with a deep aigh, added, sir, tny sickness has a deeper cause, and one which is beyond the art of the physician to cure. I am a mother a wretched mother.

I see my children sinking dail deeper and deeper in misery and want, which I have no means of relieving. My sickness is of the heart, and death alone can end my sorrows but even death is dreadful to me, for it awakens the thought of the misery into which my children would be plunged if Her emotion choked her utterance.and the tears flowed unrestrained down her cheeks. But the pretended physician spoke so consolingly to her, and manifested so warm a sympathy for her condition, that the heart of the poor woman throbbed with a pleasure that was unwonted. Do not despair," said the benevolent stranger, think only of recovery and preserving a life that is so precious to your children can i write a prescription here The poor widow took a little prayer book from the hand of the child who sat with her on the bed, and tearing out a blank leaf, "I have no other paper," said she, "but perhaps that will do." The stranger took a pencil from his pocket, and wrote a few lines upon the paper. This prescription," said he, "youwillfind of great service to you.

If it is necessary, I will write you a second. I have great hopes of He laid the paper on the table and went away. Scarcely was he gone when the elder son relumed. Cheer up, dear mother," said he, going to her bedside and affectionately kissing her "See what a kind, benevolent stranger has given us. It will make us rich for several days.

It has enabled ub to have a physician, and he will be here in a moment. Compose yourself, dear mother, and take courage." Come nearer, son," answered the mo. thfer, looking with pride and affection on her child. "Come nearer that I may bless you God never forsakes the innocent and the good. may He still watch over you in all your paths! A.

physician has just been here. He was a ttanger, ut he spoke to me with a kindness and a compassion that were a balm to my heart. When he went awav he left that prescription on the table see if you can read it." Henry erlanced at the Daoer and started back he took it up, and as he read through, again ana again, a cry ot wonder ana asionisninem. escaped him. What is it, my son exclaimed the poor widow, trembling with an apprehension of she knew not what.

Ah, read, dear mother God has heard us." The mother took the paper from the hand of her son, but no sooner had she fixed her eyes upon it, than my God she exclaimed, it is Washington and fell back, fainting upon her pillow. The writing was an obligation from Washington, (for it was indeed he,) by which the widow was to receive the sum of one hundred dollars, from his own private property, to be doubled in case of necessity. Meanwhile the expected physician made his appearance, and soon awoke the mother from hsr fainting fit. The joyful surprise, together with a good nurse, with which the physicians provided her, and a plenty of wholesome food, soon restored her to perfect health. The influence of Washington, who visited them more than once, provided for the widow friends, who furnished her with constant and profitable employment, and her sons, when they had arrived at the proper age, they placed in respectable situations, where they were able not only to support themselves, but to render the remainder ot their mother life comfortable and happy.

Let tho children who read this story, remember, when they think of the great and good Washington, that he was not above entering the dwelling of poverty, and carrying joy and gladness to the hearts of its inmates. This is no fictitious tale, but is only one of a thousand incidents which might be related of him, and which stamp dim one of the best of men. Srooklgn NAT) itllAV EVENING, Al'GUST 19. Publishiig Office, 39 Fulton street '2d Story. The I.aie Bank Iriols.

Every day some new development in the art and mystery of financiering is brought to light; and if the community had not ceased to wonder at the rough and unseemly features of the science, as they successively present themselves to notice, they would hold up their hands in utter astonishment at the scenes recently en acted in Pennsylvania, and now in process of exhibition at Concord, Mass. The ball was started by that mother of abam illations the United States Bank and yet we can all recollect the torrent of virtuous indignation which was poured out upon the devoted heads of those who dared to question her purity, or to caution the innocent and confiding stockholders against pinning their faith upon the sleeves of Messrs. Biddle, Jaudon Co. Numerous were the pretended investigations into her conduct by pompous committees, and luminous were the reports presented on the subject by such of them as consisted mainly of her own friends Who does not remember that wonderful production of Ex President Adams the offspring of those days which was distinguished alike for its unconscionable length, (seventeen enormous columns) and the ingenuity of reasoning by which the worse was made to appear the bet ter cause Such was tke intricacy and com plication of its affairs, that even that veteran statesman and acute mouser was deceived, and induced to represent its officers as trustworthy, to the ultimate destitution and ruin of thou sands who subsequently ventured their all to the same hands. The Bank of Penn Townsnip and the Girard Bank were likewise admirable illustrations of the facility with which whole communities may be plundered for the gratification and benefit of a few selfish knaves and more recently, the Bank of Northampton has been added to the list of examples.

The capital of this last institution was S125.000. It was located in one of the most flourishing agricultural districts of Pennsylvania, and succeeded in controlling the property and labor of that region. It has just exploded in a most disastrous manner, leaving a circulation of 103,217 to be redeemed with one dollar and a half in relief money ard sixtt jfiifE cents in specie. Its liabilities amount to 8471,903, and if all the assets were available, there would still be a deficit of 263,059 for the payment of its debts. There is a deficiency of sixty odd thousand in the cash, bond and other accounts, which the President refuses to explain.

Meanwhile that functionary walkB about at his ease snaps his fingers at the plundered stock and bill holders, refuses to answer all questions which might reflect on his standing as a gentleman, and, if put upon his trial, will have abundant means wherewith to employ counsel, and defeat the ends of justice on the plea of a mere error in judgment." But the richest developments, by far, all things considered, have taken place on the trial of Wyman and Browne late President and Cashier respectively for swindling the stockholders of the Phcenix Bank, of Charlestown, out of its entire capital. We have not room for even a condensed view of the evidence in this most interesting case but it appears, in brief, to quote the testimony of a witneas, that Wy man was the bank and the bank Wyman" in other words, that the President had full swing in the mill, and was permitted to divide the en tire grist among a few favored friends, after accommodating the directors with a modest allowance of 10,000 to 820,000 each, and Mr. Bank Commissioner Shove, "one of the gentlemen who were paid ten thousand a year for watching the banks, and preventing' them from acting improperly and illegally" witl, 18,000. A round sum was obtained from the President, "on the seashore, by moonlight, alone" with a friend his obdurate heart being melted by the white hair, tremulous voice, and streaming eyes of the applicant. The directors thernr selves appear to have tacitly acquiesced in Wyman's general never once thought of doubting his entire rectitude.

To have done so, indeed, would have been ungen tlemanly. Surely, it is not necessary to look after a president or a cashier. Meanwhile the culprits are surrounded by crowds of sympathising friends, and defended by the moat eminent counsel to be found in the land. They are regarded as poor, unfortunate and much abused men, whose only crime is an error of judgment," and who are very pro perly horrified even to tears at the bare men tion of the word "embezzlement" Wyman has, on several occasions during the trial, been observed weeping" but whether it arose from dread of the State Prison or penitence for his error of judgment, does not appear. He participates, however, in all the comforts and luxuries of the good society among whom he is cast, and enjoys the companionship of eminent gentlemen, who would probably think themselves insulted if addressed by a graduate of the Peni tentiary.

That he will be acquitted, we do not entertain a doubt and our opinion is strengthened by the following pass" between Messrs Huntington and Webster Speaking of the money plundered from tho bank, Mr. II. intimated that the defendants were by its means enabled to secure extraordinary legal aid Mr. Webster instantly interrupted hiin by saying That's vulgar." Huntington What, sir? Webster That's vulgar very vulgar, sir. Huntington I say, gentlemen ot' the jury, a portion of that money has been used for the defence 1000 to one council, and $1000 to another.

Mr. Webster This, this, is too vulgar; and I will not submit to it. Mr. Dexter It is beneath our notice, Webster I will not submit to it here, and be abused in this manner4 I will not submit to Bit without the direction of the court. Mr.

Huntington then resumed his remarks, and said, whether his allusions to counsel were vulgar or not vulgar, he was certain in his own mind that by the funds of the bank the defendants were able to command the services of the counsel present." In view of all these facts and circumstances, is it not right to demand that additional checks and guards should be imposed in the management of Is it not required alike by the interests of community, and those of the sound and well conducted banks themselves, that personal responsibility should be more largely infused into their concerns which, of all others, is found to be the greatest safeguard. In Rhode Island, where this sort of responsibility prevails, we never hear of swindling or swindled banks; her monied institutions are now, and always have been in good repute and it does seem that a rule which has been found to work so well in one quarter, might at least be tried in all others. Tatcr from Iiirope. The steamer Hibernia, which sailed from Liverpool on the 4th inst, arrived at Boston on Thursday night at 10 o'clock having made the passage in thirteen days. The Cotton and Flour markets were active, and both articles had advanced in price.

The Revolutionists have triumphed in Spain, and Gen. Espartero, the Regent, is said to have taken refuge in Portugal. The steamer Hibernia arrived at Liverpool on the 27th of July, in 8 days and 20 hours. The steainor Margaret arrived at Liverpool on the 23d of July, in 14 day3 had called at Cork for coal was to leave for Halifax on the 7th of August. The steamer Great Western, arrived at Liverpool on the 26th ult in 13 days from New York.

The great iron steamer Great Britain, has been launched at Bristol. Heavy rains prevailed in England, the crops would be late and precarious. Father Matthew is in Manchester occupies nine hours a day in administering the pledge. The steamer Pegasus, running between Leith and Hull, has been lost, and about 50 persons drowned. It is now generally stated, says the Globe, that the Houses of Parliament will not be pro rogues until me jam weejf in August.

The Glasgow underwriters will suffer very severely by the loss of the Columbia steamer, which was principally insured at that city. The amount is stated at upwards of 40,000, underwritten by several of the most influential brokers. Southampton is finally fixed upon as the starting point of the steamers carrying West tnuia and couth American mans. The trials of such of Rebecca's daughters (in Wales) as are in custody, have beeriremov. ed by certiorari from Carmarthen to the Court of Queen Bench.

Increase of Teetolalism. During Father Matliew's visit at Leeds on Sunday eveninsr and Monday last, he administered the pledge to several thousand persons some suppose to G000 In Bradford, on Tuesday, it is said he administered ttte pledee toUUO in Hudders field, on Wednesday, his visit is said to have been attended with similar success. Even in York, (a place which, comparatively sneaking had never hitherto felt the existence of total abstinence.) he gave the pledge to 2000. Ikeland. Ireland is still the vortex of agitation.

The rent flows in as energetic as ever. Sir Robert Peel looks passively on, reserving the determination to extinguish the flame when it bursts out. Tho repeal rent for the last week amounted to 1600. The military force now in Ireland amounts to men. An order has been received at the Royal Ar tillery iiarracke, Woolwich, ior an entire com pany of that corps to proceed forthwith to Ire land.

I he Dismissed Magistrates. Atameeting held in Waterford on Tuesday evening, the louowing resolution was adopted, on the motion of Mr. Hayes, barrister: "That each of the patriotic gentlemen who, for their advocacy of repeal, were tyrannically dismissed from the magistracy, be presented by the repealers of waterioru witn a gold medal." Spain. Telegraphic Despatches. Defeat of aeoane ana Aurbano Surrender of Madrid.

23 Narvaez and Seone's troops met yesterday at Torejon. After an engage ment of a quarter of an hour's duration they fraternised. Seoane and Zurbano's son are prisoners. Zurbano fled, and is hid in Madrid. The corporation is this moment in consultation to surrender Madrid unconditionally.

The militia are returning to their homes. The troops which pronounced under Enna occupy all the posts. Narvaez will enter with his division at five o'clock. Bayonne, July 27. Madrid was tranquil on the 25th.

The troops who had pronounced entered the capital on the 23d and 24lh. They defiled before her Majesty. The place was perfectly free. By decrees of the 23d and 24th, the Lopez Ministry is reconstituted. "The journals of Madrid, which had suspended their publication, re appeared on tho "A division has been detached from the army of Narvaez to proceed to Andalusia to reinforce General Concha." Bayonne, Aug.

The Duke of Baylen has been named Provisional Guardian of the Queen. The Ministry have changed the municipality of Madrid. Gen. Cortinez has been named Chief of the Staff. Olozaga has been restored to hi functions in the supreme.

tribunal of war and marine. A decree of the Minister of War sent to Espartero, declares that he shall be outlawed and punished as a rebel, if he continues hostilities in the bombardment of Seville. On the 25th the neffotiations which had been entered into between the citizens of Seville and Espartero had ceased, and the bombardment had commenced with renewed vigor. Madrid, July 26. The capital is tranquil.

The Ministry assembled to day, and the deliberations of the council lasted several hours. To convoke the Cortes, or to form a Central Junta, has been the subject of their deliberations. It is generally believed that the Ministry will stop witli the first of these measures. The rumor is circulated that Cadiz has pronounced. The expeditionary forces which left Madrid for Andalusia are composed of sixteen battalions, 600 cavalry, and some batteries of artillery.

India. The British are getting on well in their newly acquired province of Scinde. That most fertile district," says a London paper, which under good government and proper cultivation, will become a garden, is now nearly pacified by the measures adopted by Sir Charles Napier, its present governor." Terms have been made with all the principal Chiefs, and no further trouble is apprehended. Sickness prevailed in the camp at Hyderabad, and several officers had died. In the interior of India tranquility prevails.

Still, the insatiable maw of the conqueror is not satisfied and the disturbances at Gualior will, it is supposed, soon require the Hon. Company to take possession of the stale formerly held by Scindiah, and which have latterly constituted the second power of the interior. At present the government at Gualior is nothing but a compound of intrigues and plots, and all the other ingredients of Indian trickery. In Bundelkund the spirit of disaffection is still at work, but there are active and intelligent officers at the head of the troops there." China. Sir Henry Pottinger, at last accounts, was awaiting the arrival of the new Imperial Commissioner, Ke Ying, who was expected at Canton about the beginning of June.

Business was very active in the north. Seven ships were openly engaged at Woosung in selling opium, and British goods, notwithstanding they had been warned off by the authorities. The same trade was going on at Shanghai. American vessels were said to be engaged in smuggling. Cotton Market, July 21.

The transactions in Cotton have been on rather an extensive scale this week, and our market has had a firm appearance. Speculators, exporters, and the trade, have all purchased with confidence. Prices, generally, have met with steady support, and for the middling qualities of America somewhat higher terms have been paid. July. 520.

In alt instances have our last quotations been obtained for American descriptions. The gene rul opinion here regarding the new crop is that it will prove a light one, which causes holders to display much confidence, and prices, it is anticipated, have reached the lowest point of the season. Speculators have purchased 3,600 American, and the sales altogether, this week, have comprised 28, 370 bales, of which, 22,050 were American. The Hibernia brought 72 passengers to Hal ifax and Boston. Police.

William B. Foster, steward of the ship Charles, tried for larceny, havjng stolen certain articles of clothing belonging to her Commander, Robert Henderson was convicted, and sen tenced to pay a fine of Foster's situation on board commanded the confidence of tho Captain, and its betrayal made the offence more aggravated. He represented himself as a Greek, and admitted that he had stolen articles to play a trick on the Captain, who had refused to censure the mate for having beaten him whilst at sea. His inability to pay the fine caused his imprisonment a trick worth two of that played upon the Captain, and which seemed to annoy him greatly. He will, hereafter, more closely ob serve and follow th'e doctrine of meum and tuum" probably.

Peter Cameron (white,) and Charles Adams (colored,) were separately tried for an assault and battery upon John Collins, mate of a vessel lying at thefootof Washington street, convicted, and each fined $10. Cameron paid the fine Adams went to Jail. The attack appeared to have taken place without provocation and upon a harmless, unoffending person, solely because he had failed to pay Adams a small sum due him when they well knew he was unable ta do so, not having yet received any money from the vessel. Collins's physiognomy was much bruised and and showed evidences of a severe beating. The Finale.

We have received the Nashville Union of the 11th which contains full returns of the late election in Tennessee. The aggregate vote is 112,000 being an increase of the last election I Jones's majority is about 4,000. To Congress the Democrats have elected 0 and the Whigs 5. To the State Senate Dems. 14, Whigs 11.

To the House Denis. 35, Whigs 40. Giving the Whigs a majority of 8 on joint ballot. Jones's gain is about 700. Coiioner's Inquest The Coroner held an inquest this forenoon on the body of John Robertson, aged 8 years, who was drowned on Wednesday afternoon near the Fulton ferry.

His body was found this morning, near the wollen factory, a short distance above tho place where he was drowned. His name was given on Thursday as Williams, which is not correct. It was as above stated, though he has a stepfather named Williams. 03 Mr. Van Buren arrived at Troy on Wednesday night on his way home from the Springs.

While in that city he was the guest of the Hon. Henry Vail, at whose residence he received during the evening, the respects of a large number of citizens, including many political opponents. The Ex President looked extremely well. He left in the morning boat next day. Statistical.

An enlightened traveller as. serti that one thousand tons of tobacco juice are annually squirted over tho face of God's that twenty tons of ivory aro worn out in chewing tho weed, every seven years. Catharine Ferry. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle Sir On perusing your paper of yesterday I discovered an article in reference to the boats of the Catharine and Main Street Ferry, in which it is stated that the proprietors ought to break up, sink, burn, or otherwise destroy those frail niacnmes. ine suppose, alludes to what are commonly called the double boats.

The calamity which occurred several years ago, whereby" one of the boatB of this denomina tion was sunk, happened upon another ferry and if any other ferry boat should happen to be placed in such a position, where a steamboat of some 500 tons, under a full pressure of steam, might come in full contact, directly amid ships, it would meet a similar fate. The proprietors of this establishment, in hopes of continuing in business of this kind for some years to come, would suffer the whole of their boats to be scuttled and cant into the sea rather than to be the cause of the loss of life to one human being. It has always been their object and pride to secure their boats in the best possible manner, and without reference to expense. The certificates of the Inspectors appointed by government can be seen at any moment on board, certifying the condition of the hull and engine. The pro prietor, some time since, felt anxious to afford additional accommodations for the public, that required an outlay of some thirty to forty thou sanu aonars, present lease being nearly expired,) but considered the income insufficient to warrant such an undertaking.

They therefore concluded to make an application for an extension, setting forth in their petition what has been above stated which fully satisfied the Ferry Committees of both Boards, who sanctioned the reports, and presented them for the action of the Boards, where they passed by an unanimous vote. Agreements were entered into some weeks since with a ship builder for a new and substantial boat, that will ply upon the ferry as soon as completed. One of the Proprietoks. Brooklyn, Aug. 18th, 1843.

Remarks. We did not condemn the boats" generally, as our correspondent intimates, but simply the old double boat eontrivances, which, notwithstanding the explanation given by a proprietor, we still think unfit to be used. We are glad to learn, however, that they are to be thrown aside but we cannot think the near expiration of a lease a sufficient reason for employing them. It is natural that one should desire to curtail expenses under such circumstances; but all risk upon that head might be avoided by a stipulation in the contract that the boats should be purchased at their full value, on its expiration. We don't regard an inspector's certificate as conclusive, by any means and besides, we think it essential that the up per and exposed parts of a boat should be sound and firm as well as her hull.

Had such been the condition of the boat run into by the Boston, (which belonged to the Jackson ferry) it would have rebounded a little, and not separated like a piece of wet paper. The Latest Case. A very modest lady, who was a passenger on board a packet ship, it is said, sprang out of her berth, and jumped overbpard, on hearing the captain, during a storm, order the crew to haul downthe sheets. Bridges to be Rebuilt. The Commis sioners of Delaware county, have advertised for proposals for rebuilding the bridges at Chester and Darby.

Naval. The U. S. Palermo on the 18th Trieste, touching at crew all well. ship Fairfield was at June, to sail 60on for Ancona.

Officers and ET William Rushworth, charged with robbing the porter of the Long Island Bank, has been arrested, brought to New York, and lodged in prison. A Melancholy Story. A letter dated on the 11th inst. at Jacksonville, East Florida, and published in the Savannah Republican, relates the following truly melancholy details of an event that lately occurred in the neighborhood ot Alligator: "The father of a family, consisting of a wife and two sons, in the vicinity of that place, was taken sick, and during his illness, there being no food in the house, the wife took the gun for the purpose of procuring game. Having wandered out of the way she got lost, and after three days solitary adventure in the wilderness, she at last, weary and sick, found her home, and hqr husband a corpse Being unable to act lurtner, sne sent her eldest boy to the house or a neignoor, some seven or eight miles off.

for assistance. The little fellow, shortly after his arrival beneath the friendly roof, through previous sickness and present excitement beyond his years, became ill, and before he could tell his tale died. A few days after the house was visited, when, oh, deplorable sight alongside of the father were found the dead bodies of his wife and remaining son The tale is short but true. They all had perished through starvation. The tear of sympathy will freely flow when recounting such events." Navt Orders.

Master John Freeman, special duty. Purser D. Fauntleroy, Surgeon E. Gilchrist and Lieut. W.

II. Noland, to the Savannah. Midshipman J. D. Read, to remain attached to the Warren.

Master's Mate J. W. W. Dyes, detached from Levant on her arrival at Rio with two years' leave. Lieut.

L. C. Sartori, to receiving ship Philadelphia. Lieut. J.

P. Parker, to rendezvous, Boston. Dr. Saml. Jackson, to navy yard, Portsmouth, Passed Midshipman R.

H. Wyman, detached from On ka hye, and to be acting master of the Perry. bailing Master R. Van Voorhis, to New York yard 25th iDst. Lieut.

R. T. Pinckney, Midshipman J. S. Ridgcly, Sailing Master Wm.

Ryan, Carpenter F. M. Cicil, Midshipman Geo. E. Morgan, and Midshipman John Kell, variously detached 25th inst.

and to the Savannah A Singular. Occurrence On Tuesday Mrs. Helverson, while walking along Phconix street near Second, was siezed with some illness which prevented her from proceeding any further. She took a seat on a step. Just at that time her husband, who is an undertaker, passed along on the other sido of the Btreet with a funeral which he was superintending.

He crossed over to where sho'was and almost at the same moment that he laid his hand upon her, she expired. She was the mother of two children, and was universally esteemed as a most amiable woman. Phi. Museuvi. The Smip Memphis.

A letter addressed to W. Jones, states that this ship is now safe in Hampton Roads a part of her cargo remained in her. She was tight, only makin" 2 incheB water per hour J. of Coin. Conrt for (be Correction cf Emn, August 15.

Present The Chief Justice and 21 Senators. Absent, 13. Senator Elt was appointed President pro. tern, of the Court during the absence of the Lieut. Governor, and the temporary Preeident of the Senate.

On motion of Senator Franklin, Ordered that the Court will meet dailv. at 9 clock, A. M. and adjourn at a quarter before 2 o'clock, P. M.

Cause No. 13. NehRminh executor, of A. Gracie, vs. A.

E. iiusaeit anu rium, executors ot A. Hosack, deceased. Mr. J.

Blunt moved to bring on this cause as frivolous aDDeal out of its order tm tha ni endar Decision postponed. No. 1. John M. Cntlin and wifo.

170 Coutant called and passed. io. v. A. M.

fartey, vs. Mmdart Farley and Decree affirmed on default. No. 3. ThaddpilR Jnv nrirl ntrtraro.

nrmollanf al and reSDOndents. vs. Jonathan Child, nnnell int and respondent. Mr. L.

Darwin Smith onened on behalf of Child. August 16. Present Same as above. Absent, do. No.

3. ThaddeiiR Jnv nnrl al vc r.hilA Mr. E. Darwin Smith resumed on the narf nf Child. Recess till 4 o'clock P.

M. A VILE ACT The Rjltimj, Ine cars from Cumberland were detained until 9 o'clock last evening, on account of a slight uuuiuem. 11 seems mat at the lacking Creek water station, some ftnnrl rlnnhrlocc fX tli uuu v.vuu ivyi 1.11 fjui pose of throwing them off the track, changed lire Dwiu.ij, wmcu suceeeueu so iar as to throw the middle car nfFand turn it nvor rn oA Fortunately the cars were moving very slow at me ume, wihcu prevemeu any injury oeing sustained. We trust sincerely that the villain who committed the act may be detected and punished severely. Punishment of Slaves Wesley and Smith, two slaves, were tried for robbery, in New Orleans, on the 8th agreeable to the provisions of the black code, by a tribunal composed of Recorder Baldwin and two citizens.

They were charged with robbing Mr. James Raney of 635. Wesley was acquitted Smith was found guilty and sentenced to seventy five lashes licenly'fue a day, and well laid on and to wear a three pronged iron collar for six months. Another Fire. At half past 1 this morning, our citizens were again aroused by the alarm of fire.

It was found to be on Richardson's Wharf; and consumed the blacksmith shop of Messrs. Staples Cobb, and the spar maker's shop of Mr. James Simonton. Portland Argus, Wednesday. ID" The new Iron Canal Boat has been steaming about the canal in fine style; her altered arrangement being found to have materially lessened her draught and prepared her for her voyages.

She will start in a few days. Rich. Star. Democratic Republican General Commutes OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN. 1ET The members of the Committee are requested to meet at the Military Garden on FRIDAY evening, the 25th instant, at 8 o'clock, on special business.

Punctual attendance is requested. By order of THOS. GARRISON, Ch'n. M. P.

O'Hehn, Secretary. aul9 4 1 PAPER STATIONERY WAREHOUSE, 20 Pine street, opposite the Custom House, New York. All kinds of Blank Books and Ruling executed to order. Also, Printing and Lithography. Custom House and Merchants' Blanks constantly aul9 on hand.

tf Democratic Republican General Committee. OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS, NOTICE. A meeting of the Committee will bo held at the Military Garden on THURSDAY, the 2 ltii instant, at 5 o'clock P.M. Members of the Committee will please be punctual in their attendance. TUNIS G.

BERGEN, Ch'n. Thomas Gerald, Secretary. aul8 The Second Discourse on Protestantism will be delivered in the Fifth Presbyterian Church, corner of Willoughby and Pearl streets, next Lord's Day morning, Aug. 20th, at half.past ten o'clock, by the Rev GEORGE DUFFIELD, Jr. Subject" The light in which tho Bible teaches us to regard the Church of Rome." Protestants generally are invited to attend.

2t PKOCIAMATION. Whereas several fires have occurred in this city, which, there is reason to believe, were caused by incendiaries therefore J. SPRAGUE, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn, do, by virtue of a resolution of the Common Council, hereby offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons, who have, within the last three months, set fire to any buildings within the City of Brooklyn, or who may be convicted of setting fire to any buildings within the City of Brooklyn, previous to the first day of April next, said sum to be paid upon the conviction of the offender or offenders. 1 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto 1. s.

set my hand and affixed the seal of the Mayorahty of the City of Brooklyn, this 7th day of August, 1843. au7 J. SPRAGUE, Mayor. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF NEW YORK Cleared.

Ships New York, Liverpool Kalamazoo, New Orleans i. lings Amanda, Guaynmn, Rodney, Galveston Eliza, Wilmington; sctirs Statirn, Port Leon; Ann Hymen, Newborn Alary Catharine, Baltimore. Arrived. Ship Charlemagne Packard, 3C ds fra Havre, in ballast. Ship Coriolanus.

Hailc. from Palermo, nasnml July lOlh, with mdse and fruit to SBroomo Co. Barijuo Navarino, Cormick, CO days from Glasgow with mdse to Milne. .40 piusengcrs. Barque Mazeppa, Smith, from Richmond, with pino wood Prus brig Figaro, Moritz, 16 days from Bordeaux, with wine and brnndy to A Bugodon Co.

Brig Cores, Mulonhull, 81 ds fin Newcastle, with coals. Brig Arnnda, Howlmul, 17 ds fm Balizo, Honduras, with specie, indigo, to I Blanco. 17 days from Bonaire, with 6,000 busheJa of salt to Foulke Son. Brbrig Haidee, Boudey, 13 ds fm Turks Island, with 4,600 bushels of salt to Braino. Brig Eliza, Lockwood, is'dnys from St Croix, WE, with sugar and rum to Deforest Co.

Schr Hero, from Monlogo Bay, with sugar to the mntor. lir schr Ariel, Jones, fm Bermuda, lo Middletou Co. hchr Jonas Smith, Brownoll. 6 ds fm Wilminrton. NC.

ijcur Lynchburg, Jlatlicws, 5 ds fm Richmond. Schr Van Buren, Senvoy, front Lubec, with plaster. BELOW Ship Republic, from Liverpool berq(uo Colis to, from Bonaire brig Provincctown, from Ponsacoja. UNETTE "WATCH GLASSES An item of saving The subscriber will hereafter insert these admirable glasses at 37 cents, being a reduction of 25 per cent, from tho usual charge, and having more largely increased his assortment, "a fit" can be almost invariably accomplished in a few minutes. WM.

WISE, Watch Maker aalV and Jeweller. 70 Pl An at CLO WER POTS May bo had cheap at No. 1 14 Adams st, between Sands High st. a29.