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pleased to say was excellent. Of old Put," he could tell any number of anecdotes. Tho rising generation often called on him to hear him tell somo Brooklyn Eaglc. THtBSDAT EVENWfi, JtLY 23. cotillion party, up tho Hudson on board the splendid stoamer Albany, did not como off last evening and duo notico will bo given of tho time of its occurrence.

The grand affair on board tho MoWnn mid and uncertainty which lias hitherto prevailed respecting the sovereignty and govornmont of the territory on tho North West Coast of America, lying Westward of tho Rocky or Stony Mountains, should be finally terminated by an amicablo compromise of Dointr in tlio Convention. 1 Wednesday, July, 22. Tho Committoo onEdu i cation submitted a report, (see editorial.) Tho Conv. then proceeded to the consideration of tho article on the subject of tho legislature tho question being on Mr. Chatfield's motion to include aliens, paupers, and persons of color not taxed," iu tho basis of representation.

Mr. C. withdrew that, and moved to alter so as to includo paupers." Agreed to. Mr. Bergen moved to includo also tho two otbor classes.

Lost. Tho second section was then taken up, fixing tho number of senators and representatives. Tho question recurred on Mr. Richmond's motion (o strike out 32 as the number of senators. This motion was discussed until two o'clock without coming to a question.

Tho committee then roso. Recess. I EI EXCLUSION liaaSSSp and Cotillion Parly to Rockland Lake. 1STP0NLD 011 account dl" the, weather to TUESDAY. July 28th.

The luvorilc steamer MOIIEGAN, Capt. Thomas P. Newberry, nccompauicd ly the bargo Rip Van Winkle, Captain Bogardus, will make an excursion us nhove on TUESDAY, July SB, leaving Brooklyn from Ihe firs: pier below Fulton Ferry lit o'clock A. M. Wallace's popular Cotillion Band of Music is engaged for the occasion, and ihe cotillions will be conducted by Mr.

Parker, tlio celebrated dancing master. Tickets lor Gentleman and Lady, ONE DOLLAR; extra Lady, fill cents Children, hall' price. The barge Kip Van Winkle is spacious, and will be handsomely decorated, so that this will be ono of the moat attractive excursions of Ihe season. Refreshment Provided on hoard tho boat. Tickets may be had of ROBT.

R. STORY, 25 Folton nnd ol J. 1I1TI.NG, Eagle Building. jy23 4t MEW VOKK LIFE, FtRE, iTIAKIIVE. AMI INLAND STATE STOCK INSURANCE 1 CO ill alt street Caitoi SSOO.OOO Are now prepared 10 insure loss by lire, the damaires of th? of his revolutionary stories.

Books of the late Mr. Marsh Our roadorJ will see by auction notice that a largo lot of books, muny of them staudard ones, aro to bo sold on Saturday eveninrr, at tho Auction Room. TNTo 7 Front street. Wo ndvis nr sale. Seldom does a man regret any outlay ho has made for purchasing books.

iv.ei.ieve them Uur Brooklyn folks must come out' to the Mayor's offico to night, in response to tho call of tho Nantucket sufferers. Soo adv. A warrior, is liquor an trouble. This morning a man apparently about fifty years of age, named Thomas Martin, probably somo distant relation of Betty, was paraded at the bar of the police office. His hat was of that peculiarly inlorestin.r shape, better known by tho term cocked" than any other.

Tho other appointments of his outer man wero "to and his long, grey, unkempt hair was so disposed as to make his head strongly resemble that ol a Gorgon. Altogether ho cut considerable of a figure, if not more. Mr. Justice Downing stated tho charge against him: i.e. having been taken up by li.

W. Call, ono of the Mayor's marshals, whilo inebriated and enacting sundry curious feats in Washington street yesterday afternoon, to the infinite delight of a bevy of littlo boys, and thereby disturbing "the peace of "the city." Policeman Call deposed that when he went to arrest the delinquent ho rather disputed his authority and wanted to know where his star was. Stars not being exactly in tho ascendant in Brooklyn at the present time, such a token of right to perform police functions was of course not forthcoming Martin was, however, igiiominiously arrested and thrust into a dump disagreeable place under the Brooklyn market. The prisoner was very good natured iu court anil smiled sweetly during the statement. Justice Martin, do you get drunk often Martin (touching his forehead a la militaire) No, your honor this is the.

first time I have indulged in three months. There! (stretching forth a tolerably fair hand or which would havo been so by tlio application of a litllo soap and croton,) look at that does it look liko tho hand of a drunkard No sir re My honor forbids that. I have long fought the battles of this country. Sir, I commenced my career as a cabin boy in a gunboat, at the Brooklyn Js'avy Yard, during tho last war, and did considerable service, sir. After that I enlisted into the marine corps and served under Major Smith and after that under Col.

Gamble. And now, sir, I havo lately volunteered in Col. Stevenson's company to go to California, and revel on the way in the halls of tho U.onte7.11 mas. Justice Where do you rendezvous? Martin At No. 213 Bleecker streot New York, your honor.

Justice Well, I must say, Martin, yon do not look much like a soldier this morning. You aro not straight enough. Martin (with a deprecating smile) Well, your honor, tho reason is, that the room where 1 passed the night was too small for me to lie straight, and I suppose I have contracted a slight curve llowover, a littlo drilling will put mo all straight. Justice What system of drill do you practico Martin Gen. Scott's, your honor, but we don't navo any ot his hasty plates of soup." (Here Martin smiled most bewitcbingly, whilo his auditors ventured upon a laugh.) Justice Well your profession is a very creditable one but, in tlio meantime you have put the city of Brooklyn to the expense of g2 50 for taking care of you last night, officers fees, Martin's face was visibly covered with a deep shade which somewhat obscured his ineftr'ablo sniilo.

lie looked as puzzled as ever Euclid did in his pro fouudest calculations. He put bis baud into his pocket and commenced some hidden manipulations which did not seem to bo at all satisfactory in then results. Justice Have you got any money? Martin I havo but a shilling left, your honor, (he pulled it forth with somo hesitancy, and poised it upon his fore finger, whilo that beaming smile again surrounded his mouth. He was tryinr to fascinate the justice Justice I am afraid you will havo to go to jail, Martin. Martin I haven't got tho money, your honor and Martin "smiled ou" moro sweetly than ever.

Justice Well, then, you will have to go and work it out. Martin became resigned to his fate and said ho was willing to do anything reasonable about it, and inquired how long he should be required to remain in durance and was informed until it was paid." A pause occurred, during which Martin looked benigantly around and smiled with peculiar tenderness at tho magistrate. Justice. Havo you any family? Martin. I can't tell, your honor I have been through the world a good deal (and Martiu smiled significantly.) Justice.

Well, if I let you go will you behave yourself in future Martin's face brightened up with a new light, as if a Budo light had suddenly shed its effulgence upon his features. I will, indeed, your honor." The officer was then directed to soo Martin on board tho ferry boat, on his way to the rendezvous and the prisoner left the court room with the most solemn protestations of reformation, bowing, and smiling his way out. At the door he stopped to give a grand military saluto and return thanks to the magistrate for his release, and then vanished. The Stabbing case again. No tidings havo transpired since yesterday respectingtlic whereabouts oi inrs.

who was wounded by her husband. The prisoner was remanded to jail for further examination. P. S. We understand that she has at length been found, and tho examination of her husband is proceeding as we go to press.

Missing. A woman named Mrs. Cass, ahont fifty years of age, a sort of domestic in tho family of Mr. J. T.

Vanderhoof, No. 56 High street, has been missing ior auoui tnrco weeks. Sho left the house 011 the 29th ult. with somo $8 in her possession, to visit a friend, comer of Amity and McDoural streot ew ork, sinco which time she has not beon heard of. Application has been made to the New York polico to investigate tho matter.

There are suspicious of foul play, inasmuch as she had a desirable situation at Mr. was much attached to tho family, and had every inducement to return. Portrait of Ex Mayor Tai.mage. The counterfeit presentment of his honor tho Ex Mayor, recently completed by Mr. Herring, of South Brooklyn, was placed in the Common Council chamber 011 Monday evening.

It is a good likeness of the subject, but not so striking as some wo have seen. The artistical execution though generally creditable, is iu some particulars ratherinditlerent: forinstnnee shade upon the. face being to our view, somewhat of a neavy nue. However, it will do. OJ' Mr.

Editor Don't you think it would bo well for the Common Council to pass on ordinance requiring the owners of swill carts to havo tho phrs in their casks properly secured, to prevent them from coming out, with the shaking of tho swill carts over tho pavements. Tho stufFniav bo good enough to pour down tho throats of cows, but certainly creates something of a nuisauco when poured over our streets. 03" Tliero is a fruit vending gentleman in Brooklyn, who limps along by tho side of his wagon, blowing every now and then a blast so loud and clear," that tho children and littlo dogs run agape with horror Ho went up Fulton street this nioriiiu.r blowing his tooter right furiously. 0 Street music Wo havo boon highly odified bv a band of strapping German vocalists, and one with a viohn, who performed various airs, and san.r Sons under our editorial window this morning. Calvary Church nc nic After several post, poncments, our young friends of tho Calvary Church school, started off 011 tho pic nic to Jamaica, at 10 o'clock this morning.

OCr The prevalence of this "very uncertain" weather plays tlio mischief with excursions, and the temper of those who dolight in them. Tho attractive FIRST F.HGE..1 tine norm. The Last Jotirvni ae mniilcr oj l'ortsmourn try arc in I'rtsoii Miss Z)iz H'cnthrr and Craps Imports, THc riirlit way In tho stato convention yesterday, (22d.) Mr. Nlcoll, from the Education Committee, presented an article iu reference to tho school fund and the nih lic Bchools of tho stato of New York, which wc think deserves more than usual note at the hands of editors. Tho first section provides that The proceeds of all lands belonging to this state, except such parts thereof as may bo reserved or appropriated to public use or ceded to tho United States, which shall hereafter bo sold or disposed of, together with tho fund denominated tho Common School fund, and all moneys heretofore appropriated by law to tho uso and benefit of tho said fund, shall bo and remain a perpetual fuud, tho interest of which shall bo inviolably appropriated and applied to the support of Common Schools throughout this state." We think very well this, and hope it will come to But the heart and soul of tho good of tho report, seems, to us, to lie in tho last clause, which the com rnittoo recommend to bo submitted separately to tho people.

It onacts (after ratified by the people,) that tho legislature shall provide by law for tho freo education and instrution of every child between the ages of four and sixteen years, whose parents, guardians or employers shall bo rosident of tho state, iu tho common schools now established or which shall hereafter be established therein tho expenso of such education and instruction, after applying the public funds as above provided, shall bo defrayed by taxation at tho same time, and in the same manner as may be provided by law for tho liquidation of town and county charges." We havo for a long tUiie been of tho opinion that tho latter is the right and best way for supporting all our public schools. Some of the capital punishment advocates are trying to make capital out of Potter's anguish wrung statement that had he known he should have been hung, if detected, ho never would havo committed the deed." Wo see little iu this, moro than would havo been uttered by any criminal. No murderer commits tho deed," with tho expectation of being hung. With such an expectation, ho would be mad to do it. Tho fact is, that each criminal, if he thinks at all, has the cunning in his own conceit to imagine himself safe from detection.

Potter was mad with rum perfectly besotted and brutal, at the timo of tho deed." Is it to bo supposed, either, that he coolly weighed the chances, whether of imprisonment or hanging Tho idea is prepos terous Something definite tlic documents. Notwithstanding tho seal of on the 17. S. Senate proceedings in referenco to Oregon, the whole matter leaked out pretty much as it went along in that body and tho Philadelphia North American of yesterday gives copies of tho official documents. They aro of high importanco and though presenting nothing very new, wo are sure will be found well worth perusal.

Tho following is the Message of Mr. Polk. It is in his usual calm and moderate vein Message of the President of the United States communicating a proposition on the part of the British Government for the adjustment of the Oregon question. Juno 10, 1846 read. To the Senate of Ihe United States.

I lay before tho Senate a proposal in tho form of a Convention, presented to the Secretary of State on the 6th by, tho Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of her Brittanic Majesty, for the adjustment of tho Oregon question, together with a protocol of this proceeding. I submit this proposal to the consideration of tho Senate, and request their advice as to tho action which, in their judgment, it may bo properto takoin reference to it. In the early periods of the Government, tho opinion and advice of the Senate were often taken in advance upon important questions of our foreign policy. General 'Washington repeatedly consulted the Senate and asked their previous advice, to which he always conformed his action. This practice, though rarely resorted to in latter times, was, in my judgment, eminently wise, and may, on occasions of great importance, be properly revived.

Tho Senate are a branch of the treaty making power, and bv consulting them iu advauco of his own action, upon important measures of foreign policy which may ultimately come bofore them lor consideration." the President secures harmony of action between that body and himself. Tho Senato are moreover a branch of the war making power, and it ma be eminently proper for the Executive to take tho opinion and advice of that body in advance upon any groat question which may involvo in its decision the issue of peace or war. On the present occasion the magnitude of the subject would induce me, under any circumstances, to desire tho previous advice of tho Senate, and that desire is increased by tho recent debates and proceedings in Congress, which render it in my judgement not only respectful to the Senate, but necessary and proper, if not indispensable to insure harmonious action between that body and the Executive. In conferring on tho Executive the authority to give the notice for the abrogation of the Convention of 2827, the Senate acted publicly so large a part, that tho decision on the proposal now made by tho British Government, without a definito knowledge of the views of that body in reference to it, might render the question still more complicated and difficult of adjustment. For theso reasons I invito the consider ation of the Senate to the proposal of tho British Government for the settlement of the Oregon question, and ask their advice on the subject.

My opinions and my action on the Oregon question were fully made known to Congress in my annual message of the 2d December last, and tho opinions therein expressed remain unchanged. Should the Senate, by the Constitutional majority required for tho ratification of Treaties, advise tho acceptance of this proposition, or advise it with such modifications as they may upon full deliberation deem proper, I shall conform my action to their advice. should the senate, however, decline by such Con stitutional majority to give such advio or to express an opinion on the subject, I shall consider it my duty to reject the offer. I also communicate herewith an extract from a despatch of the Secretary of Statu to tho Minister of the United States at London, under dato of tho 28th of April last, directing him in accordance with the joint Resolutions of Congress, Concerning tho Oregon Territory," to deliver the Notice to the Jiril ish Government for tho abrogation of tho Convention of 6th August, 1827 and also, a copy of the Notice transmitted to him for that purpose, together with extracts from a despatch of that Minister to the Secretary of State, bearing date, the lstli May lost. JAMES K.

POLK. Washington, Juno 10, 18 16. The Treat; itself is as follows. "We should call it plain enough that British freo navigation of the Columbia ceases with the expiration of the present Hudson Bay Co's. charier Convention between the United States of America and her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, concluded at Washington the loth June, 1640'.

June 16, 18 1G Iiead a first time. June 17, 1846 Kead a second timo and ordered to be printed in confidence for the use of the Senate. The United States of America and her Majesty the Queen of tho United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, deeming it to bo desirable, forthe future welfare of both countries, that the stato of doubt mo ngnis mutually asserted by tho two parties over said territory, havo respectfully named Plenipoten tiaries to treat anu agree concerning the terms ol such settlement that is to say, tho President of the utineu Slates ol America, has on his part luriuslieu with Aill powers James Buchanan, Secretary of Stato of the United States, and her Majesty, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire land, has on her part appointed the Right Honorable Richard I'akenham, a member of her Majesty's most honorablo Privy Council, and her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Ihe United States, who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, formed in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following irticlcs ARTICLK 1. From tho point on the parallel of north latitude, where tho boundary laid down in existing treaties and conventions between Great Britain and tho United Stales terminates, the. line of boundary between the territories of her Britannic Majesty and those of tho United States shall be continued westward along tho 49th parallel of north latitude to the middle of tho channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island, and thenco southerly through the middle of the said channel and of Fuca's Straits, to the Pacific Ocean provided, however, that the navigation of tho said channel and straits, south of tho 49th parallel of north latitude, remain free and open to both parties." ARTICLE 2.

From the point at which tho 40th parallel of north latitude shall be found to intersect the great northern branch of the Columbia river, tho navigation of the said branch shall ho free and open to the Hudson's Bay Company, and to all British subjects trading with the same, to tho point where the said branch meets the main stream of the Columbia, and thenco down the said main slreani to tho ocean, with free access into and through the said river or rivers, it being understood that ail the usual portages along the line thus described, shall in like manner bo free and open. In navigating the said river or rivers, British subjects, with their goods and produce, shall be treated on the same footing as citizens of tho United States: it being, however, always understood that nothing in this articlo shall bo construed as preventing, or intended to prevent, the government of the United States from making any regulations respecting the navigation of the said river or rivers, not inconsistent with the present treaty." Article 3. In tho future appropriations of tho territory south of the 49th parallel of north latitude, as provided in tho first article of this treaty, the possessory rights of tho Hudson's Bay Company, and of all British subjects who may bo already in the occupation of land or other property lawfully acquired within tho said territory shall bo respected. Article 4. Tho farms, lands, and other property of every description, belonging to tho Puget's Sound Agricultural Company, on tho north side of tho Columbia river, shall bo confirmed to tho said Company.

In case, however, tho situation of those farms and lands should be considered by tho United States to be of public and political importance, and the United States Government should signify a desire to obtain possession of tho whole or of any part thereof, the property so required shall be transferred to the said Government at a proper valuation to bo agreed upon between the parties. Article 5. The present Treaty shall bo ratified by the President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senato thereof, and by her Britannic Majesty; and the ratifications shall be exchanged at London at the expiration ot six months from tho dato hereof, or sooner if possible. In witness whereof, tho respective Plenipotentiaries have signed tho same, and have affixed thereto the seals of their arms. Done at Washington, the fifteenth dav of June, in 1 the year of our Lord ono thousand, eight hundred and forty six.

JAMES BUCHANAN. RICHARD PAKENHAM. Un der the prodigiously appropriate head of Most tho whig organ of yesterday makes a forty eighth attempt to be savage on one whom it pleascth to designate as a "political dirt eater," (meaning none elso in the world, than the conductor of this veritable journal.) Moreover, the whig organ waxeth fierce, and threatens to do some deed of dreadful note' towards us prompted, haply, by the sanguinary spirit which sent it into moro than one battle." thrice sodden in thine own folly if thou darest open thy mouth again in that way, wo will so put the point of our good steel pen through thee, that thou wilt not be ablo to tell thyself from a kindred beetle, which somo naturalist has pinned to tho wall I Tiie Tariff Bill. No vote on this bill yet in the Senate. Four days more, and the long agony', will be over.

Singular and fearful crime Tho best account wo havo seen of Ihat strange deed, tho murder of F. A. Muir, at Petersburgh, is in yesterday's Newark Advertiser. It describes Capt. W.

E. Epes, the supposed assassin, as a man of a remarkably genteel appearance, and of an excellent address. He enjoyed all the advantages of an extensive education inherited a iargo estate married an amiablo and lovely wife, connected with ono of the first families of tho State, and is tho father of interesting children, the eldest being an accomplished young lady who has just finished her education. He committed this awful deed on his own plantation to obtain a bond held against himself for only 3200, a small sum compared with his estate. Muir was his friend had visited him was invited to spend tho day with him, and before dinner rode out with him to see him shoot a deer.

It now appears that lio was shot through the body by Epes, about COO yards from the dwelling. Epes took tho bond, his money and watch, and covered ins body with brush. Tho next day he took his carriage driver, who was one of his most faithful servants, to the place told him that he had accidentally shot Muir, and ordered him to bury the body and keep the whole matter a profound secret. For five months no suspicion was attached to Epes. Tho neighbors at length turned out on the.

Tl, be lin the body was found, (it was at last found on Wednesday, loth nist.) and notified Epes that he was suspected, and spent the day in searching his largo plantation. Epes accompanied them. No discovery was made. A few days passed, when the overseer was informed that ho was suspecled. Tho innocent man said that as he was suspected ho felt authorised to mention some surmises which he had kept in his own breast.

lie said ho had suspected the carriage driver of being an accomplice, becauso Epes had been remarkably indulgent to his servant for several months. Tho murderer by this timo had made his escape. The servant was arrested and ho immediately led tho way to tho grave. The body was disinterred and recognized. Officers aro iu pursuit of Epes.

Ho had till this present month sustained a high character. The Albany Mayor. Wo have ree'd tho address of the Mayor of Albany, defending his course in relation to granting licences in that city. We shall notice it at largo soon. Wo thank Senator Dickinson for Public Documents.

Green Fruit. There is an immenso quantity of this in the market. Beware of it Jlher accompanying bargo, to Rockland Lake, an nonncod for to day, is also postponed, as will bo uv" K3" Somebody has misinformed tho N. Y. Sun, Uily, about port Ureenc.

Ihat beautiful eleva 11011 is to bo Preserved. CP NOTICE. The citizens of Brooklyn arc requested to attend a meeting to be held at tho Mayor's office, City Buildings, THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, to respond to tho following appeal addressed to the Mayor of Brooklyn by tho Selectmen of Nantucket, in behalf of tho sufferers by tho lato calamitous firo which destroyed a large and valuable portion of tho town, and left hundreds, who but a few days sinco wero blessed with peace and plenty, without food or raiment, or a roof to shelter them. FRANCIS B. STRYKER.

Friends Tho undersigned, Selectmen of tho Town of Nantucket, have been constituted by a vote of the town, a committee to ask at your hands such aid as you may feel ablo to render to'our unfortunato and distressed people. Ono third of our town is in ashes. A firo broke out on Monday evening last, a few minutes before eleven o'clock, and raged almost uncontrolled, for about nine hours. Tho whole business section of the town is consumed. There is scarcely a Dry Goods, a Grocery, or Provision store left standing, and what more particularly threatens immediate distress, tho stocks contained in them, so rapidly did the conflagration extend, are almost utterly destroyed.

There is not food enough in town to keep widespread suffering and hunger at bay a single week Seven eights of our mechanics aro withoTit shops, stock, or tools they havo lost all, even tho means of earning bread. Hundreds of families are without a roof to cover them, a bed to lie upon, and very many of them without even a change of raiment. Widows and old men have been stripped of their all they havo no hopes for the future, except such as aro founded upon the humanity of others. Wo aro in deep trouble. Wo cannot of ourselves relieve the whole distress, and we aro compelled to call upon those who have not been visited liko ourselves, for aid, in this our hour of extreme necessity.

We do not ask you lo make up our loss, to replace tho property which tho conflagration has destroyed, but to aid us, so far as you feel called upon by duty and humanity in keeping direct physical suffering from among us, until wo can look round and see what is to be done. We need help, liberal and immediate. If we seem to yon importunate, we can only say that could you look upon the yet smoking ruins of one third of our town, could you walk through our remaining streets filled with houseless hundreds wandering about seeking for some roof to cover them, or for such remains of their household goods as may have been snatched by others lrom the flames, could you feel, as wo do, that not many days can pass beforo positive want will be knocking at our doors, our words would appear feeble, our appeal certainly not more earnest than tho occasion requires. But we are confident that you will feel for us and with us, and that you will render us such assistance as is in your power. Will you take immediate measures to bring our suffering condition beforo your people, either by calling a public meeting, or in such other manner as may seem to you best Provisions, Clothing, Bedding, Money anything useful which you may havo to bestow, will be most gratefully received.

Will you move in tho matter immediately Please to direct anything which you may send to the Selectmen of tho Town of Nantucket, and we pledge oursolves to dispense whatever you may bestow, faithfully, and to tho best of our ability, judiciously. Job Coleman, Ciias. G. Coffin, Eben W. Allen, Wm.

Barney, Nath. Rand, Obed Swai.v, Alfred Selectmen of ytho Town of jN antucket. jj 23 ITIAItK JJEB. In this city, S2d by ltev. C.

W. Poet. John T. Torn of New York, to Elizabeth daughter of Frederick T. reel, 01 Brooklyn.

DILI). On Wednesday, 22d of consumption, Wm. Ilenry n.sin, 10 toe ilu car 01 iiis age. His friends and the acquaintances of the family, arc re. spectlnlly invited to attend Ins funeral this afternoon at 4 clock, lrom the residence ol George Van Brunt, No.

23 Fulton street. STSr" Brooklyn City SPECIAL MEETING. The members are hereby notified that a meeting of the Guard will be held at the Armory, THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock, to hear the report of the Committee of Arrangements sent to llopton to confer with thcNcw England Guard. Be punctual By order of the Com'c. L.

D. AT WATER, Secretary. Brooklyn, July 23d, I84G. It iTF" iycvctlcTcBaLE corner of Columbia and Doughty streets, have in yard One Hundred Chaldrons of Newcastle Coal of a superior quality, for smiths' use also, Liverpool Orrell, Sidney, an1 Cannel Coals, for family use. jy23 Iw Will.

S. IUKRER, BOOKBINDER AND PAPER RULER, 13G Ftittan street, Ilrooktin. Ail kinds of Iluokbinding done in a neat and substantial manner. Books, Periodicals and Music bound lo pattern. Paper ruled to any pattern.

jyio if LOCKS, BATCHES, etc. 03?" Z. B. CROOKKR, A'tf. 35 Slhjrtle.

arenue, hetween Pearl ami Jaij streets, llrmtldiin, has constantly on hand a supply of Locks, Latches, Sliding Door Trimmings, Jtc. Also, Porcelain, Glass, Mineral, and all other kinds of Door Knolis which he will supply to customers and purchasers generally, at as low prices us can be found either in New York or Brooklyn. P.S. Lock Bell IIaxwixq and Silver Plating, properly and punctually attended to. SySOXICE CHANGES OF MAIL ARRANGE MENTS between this City and Jew Yurk.

The Mails will depart anil arrive at this office hereafter as follows Ijcavc Brooklyn daily at A. 8X A.M., and r. M. arrive at lork same day by A. 0 A.

anu a im. I.care. A'ew York daily nt A. 0. A.

nnd P. arrive at Brooklyn same day by dii A. 'J)i A. M. and P.

31. This arrangement goes into effect Anril 4. 18 iG. Post Office, Brooklyn, N. April 3, 184(i.

ap3 If H. C. CONKLING, P. M. REMOVAL T1IU POST OFFICE has been removed to No.

147 FULTON STREET, between High and Nassau streets opposite Hall's Exchange Buildings. II C. CONKLING, P. M. UEWAltD.

Bv virtue of a Resolution of the Common Council, pass ed July 20th, 1840, I hereby oiler a Reward of TIVENTY i IV DOLLARS for the apprehension and conviction of any person or iersons who shall break or attempt to break any of the Public Lamps of ihe City of Brooklyn payable on conviction. Dated July 22d, 1840. jy22 2w FRANCIS B. STRYKER, Mayor. r.

ISLAND COAL YARD. 03" REMOVAL. The subscriber, feeling thankful to his friends and the public for past favors, would inform them that owing to the rapid increase of his business, he is forced to remote to a for his operations. He has taken the ground on the corner of Prospect and Pearl where he would bo happy lo servo his friends with all kinds of COAL, of the best quality undat the most reason able prices. J.

G. YATES, Brooklyn, May 3d, 3845. my30 tf E'JT NURSE A healthy young woman is desi rous of obtaining a situation as above, anil can give atisfactory recommendations. Apply at No. James st at this Otlice, or of Dr.

Goodrich L3 Adams st. jy23 5 COlll'UHATION NOTICE. Stewart's Alley ragradingand rcpaving, from Prospect to York streels. The Assessors having returned their Assessment List in the above entitled matter, notico is hereby given that the same will be presented lu the and Ctuniiinii Council for continuation at their regular meeting on Monday, the 3d day of August next, or as soon thereafter as they may conveniently act upon th" same. The list can be examined at the Office of the Clerk of the Common Council until the above date.

Objections to said list (if any) are to lie made in writing and presented to the Common Council on or be fore that day. Dated Brooklyn, July 22, 1840. CHARLES C. HETTS, Jy23 td Clerk of the Common Council, Twcnty Siulh Congress. Wednesday, 22d.

In Senate tho P. O. Com. reported a bill for the conveyance of the mails to Oregon. Tho Tariff Bill was debuted pro and con.

The Ifousc went into Committee of tho Whole, on tho Bill relating to the future printing of Congress. (The bill passed tho previous day, relates to tho present session only.) A new paper, tho Daily Sentinel, has been commenced at Newport, R. I. and one which, from tho initial number, wo should judgo to bo unusually promising. It is soundly democratic and tho original articles arc written with spirit and ability.

Wo extract one on The Progressive Sj'irit of the Age. That for which iu all coming time, the niiHUo.itli cculury will be known and celebrated above, all which have preceded it, is its tendency to progression. Progress is stamped upon all things. The world has thoroughly awakened from the slumber which for ages enthralled it, and is making advances towards freedom and equality, which the most sanguine reformers of the last century dreamed not of. The doctrines and principles ol" the People's rights, which a few years since were considered visionary and fanatical, arc now generally admitted to bo true.

The People themselves, encouraged and strengthened by tiie past, are pressing on more determinedly and demanding further concessions, from those who have hitherto conceived it to be their Divine Right" to rule and lord it over them. In the recent concessions which havo been forced from tho aristocracy of England, by tho passage of the Corn Law, is the truth of this proposition most fully established. Notwithstanding it was against the interest of a majority of the House of Lords, still they dared not defeat the bill, demanded as was its passage, by the voices of the starving millions of their realm. Another proof of this may be found in tho tendency of great minds to the cause of the People. Even Sir Robert Peel who has been heretofore the leader and exponent of the Tory party of Great Britain, deserting them and giving the full weight of his tremendous talents and influence to the people's cause.

Tho Gay World, both in Brooklyn and New York, seems to be in an apathetic state, just at present. No concerts, and no fun," at all. CIXV INXELLIGEXtE. Brooklyn Young Men. Athletic exercises.

Iu our sun down perambulations, of late, through tho outer parts of Brooklyn, we have observed several parties of youngsters playing base," a certain game of ball. We wish such sights were more common among us. In tho practico of athletic and manly sports, the young men of nearly all our American cities aro very deficient perhaps more so than those of any othor country that could bo mentioned. Clerks are shut up from early morning till nine or ten o'clock at night apprentices, after their days' works, either go to bed, or loungo about in places where they benefit neither body or mind and all classes seem to act as though there wero no commcndablo. objects of pursuit in tho world except making money and tenaciously sticking to one's trade or occupation.

Now, as the fault is so generally of this kind, wo can do little harm in hinting to peoplo that, after all, there may be no necessity for such a drudge system among men. Let us enjoy life a litllo. Has God made this beautiful earth the sun to shino all the sweet influences of nature to operate and planted in man a wish for their delights and all for nothing? Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our close rooms, and tho dust and corruption of stagnant places, and taste some of the good things Providenco has scattered around so liberally. We would that all the young fellows about Brooklyn wero daily in tho habit of spending an hour or two in somo out door game or recreation.

The body and mind would both bo benefitted by it. There would bo fewer attenuated forms and shrunken limbs and pallid faces in our streets. The game of ball is glorious that of quoits is invigorating so aro leaping, running, wrestling, To any person having tho least knowledge of physiology, it were superfluous to enter into any argument to prove the use and benefit of exercise. We have far too liltlo of it in this country, among the "genteel" classes. Both women and men, particularly tho younger ones, should bo careful to pass no day of their lives without a portion of out door exerciso.

IEF The Univcrsalist Pic Nic, for tho Sunday school children of Brooklyn and Now York, attended by their teachers, parents and friends, numbering in all about ono thousand, nothing daunted by the threatening aspect of tho weather, proceeded to Yonkcrs yesterday morning, in the stoamer South America, on their annual pic nic excursion, at which delightful place they arrived at about half past ten o'clock and much to tho astonishment of those who wero left behind, who judged that the excursion would be postponed to a fairer day, no damper to tho usual enjoyments of such occasions occurred until about three o'clock, when it commenced raining, and the sports of tho grovo wero changed to such as could bo conveniently pursued on board tho boat, and these were not a few. Suffice it to say that music and dancing, and innocent hilarity prevailed all seeming to be govorned by the universal law of kindness, and all exhibiting, fur one day iu the year at least, such feelings one toward another as, we think, would furnish a good standard for the every day intercourse of life. The boat returned to the city at about seven o'clock, no accident having happened, and all having boon highly delighted with the festivities of tho day. LT Wo have often conversed with Mr. Samuel Mills, ono of our Long Island revolutionaries," whose death wo chronicled tho other day at Springfield, near the village of Jamaica, Queens Co.

Mr. Mills was a very intelligent old man, and a democrat of tho staunchest kind. In tho summer of 1776, though under tho military age, ho enlisted for six months in Capt. Jacob Wright's company of volunteers, and at tho battle of Brooklyn was stationed at Cobble Hill Fort. At tho expiration of his term and enlistment, he re entered the servico as a recruiting sergeant, and continued with tho army up tho North River, till the close of tho war, when ho returned to his nativo place, after 7 years absence.

For somo years past he drew a ponsion, and was always ready to relate interesting stories of blood and carnago in revolutionary times. He would often boast of giving a glass of cider to Washington, which the Gen. was I inland navigation, also the loss of human life, upon terms t. 11 not nunc 1,1 m.i man mosc oi any otner Company in Ihe city. Having their business divided upon the four dillerent branches ol" insurance, they avoid the great error ol' former companies, by having only one fourth of their interests nlli'ctcd by any calamity, however great, by lire, sua, or casually fatal to human life, havingatall times ttirce fourths of their business to sustain th one fourth which may lie nllected by those disasters which sootten ruin those companies whose whole capital is engaged npon el thcr fire, marine, life or inland insurance.

Another source" ol" great security adopted by this company is not to take any risk, upon any consideration, for a greater sum than $5000, also 110 two rUks adjoining, thereby avoiding the errors" wiiieh have proved lata! to other companies. This company also, to avoid any disarrangement of the insured, pay all losses as soon as satisfactorily arranged, dispensing with tho useless delay of sixty days, oftentimes of such serious inconvenience lo the insured. The attention of the mercantile, marine and personal interests, is respectfully called to the many advantages of thi Company. Samuel Jones, David Ames, Richard Ransom. George M.

Ilargous, Edmotid Roberts, Nicholas A. Miles, Theodore Floyd, James llenisen, Tolbert, Samuel Allen, George Francis Johnson, directors. Hmiih Raymond, Thomas Franks, William Iiurlhurts, Oliver llnnivants, Peter Rogers, Jas. Van Itcnscllcr, Charles Livingston, Daniel Perkins, Edward Lawrence, Stephen Mineura, Charles Adams. Thomas Dcnison, William Thomas.

By order of the Board of Directors. JOHN K. ToWNSEND, President, Harvey B. Marks, Secretary. jy23 ClOStlV WEILL'S SALOON, 130 FIILTOIV STREET.

Oncol" the most delightful and pleasant retreats in this city has been opened at the above Number, miller the name of RN WELL'S ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONERY SALOON, where may bo had the choicest delicacies of the season, such as Ice Cream and Ices, Straw berries and Cream, Jellies, and every dcscriptil of Preserves, Sweetmeats, Fruits, tc, Pastry. Fancy Confectionery of every variety, Soda und Mineral Waters, and in fact everything usually kept in the lirst establishments of the kind in New York. Parlies supplied with Waiters, Ice Cream, Jellies, Mottos, Ices, of the first quality, at short notice. The proprietors pride themselves that this establishment will, in no respect, bo inferior to any in this city or New York, in point of elegance, neatness, comfort, and also in quality of materials. No pains and expense have been spared to make fife aiuon 01 me uiij.

i.aoiesanui.eiiuenicn 01 tins city, ami Visitors, are respectfully solicited not to rely upon trie representations set forth above, bnt to call and examine for themselves. jej7 tft. iO'J'MJC BROOKLYN HEIGHTS HT The undersigned would respectfully inform his friend und the public generally, that he has lakon tho large, airy building on COLUMI1IA STREET, near Pierrcpont, Brooklyn Heights, and lilted it up in the most modern style, for BILLIARD AND BOWLING SALOONS. Gentlemen wishing to enjoy a few hours in the healthy and delightful recreation of Bowling, or at Billiards, will tind his Rooms, Tables and Alleys in perfect order equal to any in lliis vicinity, and under the charge of good and faithful attendants. Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves.

In the REFRESHMENT SALOON will be found tho choicest retreshmcnts of the season. N.B. The Bowling Salouns close at 11 o'clock JY VAN VOAST 6c BROWN. JEAL SA WAI'JElt AT a GTS. A This delightful beverage may be obtained, with pleas ant Syrups, at 511 York street, corner of Adams, and at 21 Fulton street.

It is free from cop lead, and all unwholesome ingredients. The water drawn from copier fountains generally, has neither soda nor aciil of wine in it; it is made ot sulphuric acid and carbonale ot lime. FAMILIES can obtain pure Soda Water, by sending vessels, at the stands above named. jy 17 tf "HDJOWJKL II' Persons luborinKun tt der D1ARRUCEA. DYSENTERY, or similar complaints ot the bowels, ill find it to their advantage to call 011 MRfe.

II AY ES, A o. 1 street, Jirouktm, where they can obtain A REMEDY which will have the desired cllecl in a lew hours, and warranted as such, if taken according to directions given. It can be administered to the lnlant with as much safetyas to the adult, being very agreeable to the laste, anil perfectly harmless in its composition Mrs. Hayes can refer to over 2,000 respactable persons in New York and Brooklyn, whose names can be seen at any time, with certificates from persons who have experienced its good elici ts in many cases which were hojicloss, and decided by physicians as bevond the reach of medicine. It is now 30 years since Mrs.

Hayes first introduced her invaluable Syrup, and it has saved many lives, old and young, and has never failed. Price 50 cents. Also. Mrs. Hayes' celebrated EYE WATER, sure cure for sore and inllamed eyes.

Price 25 cents. Sold onlv at Mrs. IIA ES' 1'atcnt Medicine and Perfumery Depot, Ki) Fulton where can be obtained a general variety of Perfumery anil Patent Medicines of the best quality. The Bowel Complaint Syrup may be had at Aspnnll's Bakery, Clason avenue, near Flushing. 3m Kjare J.ll CCBSJBSleV MB'jrriiRS.

Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulency and Constipation arc easily overcome by taking the Wild Cherry Bitters prepared by It. F. 1IIIIHARD John street, New York. The wild cherry is one of the most valuable alteratives and sedatives in tho vegetable kingdom. It unites with its tonic property, the power of calming irritation.

It is admirably adapted to th.i treatment of dfseases in which tho debilitated condition of the system is united with general or local irritation. These Bitters arc highly serviceable in the hectic fever of scrofula and consumption, and in the general debility which often succeeds inflammatory diseases it lias also been tbimd advantageous in many cases of dj'spepstn. The proprietors have numerous testimonials of its efficacy but a single trial will do more towards imparting confidence, than a whole volume of certificates. R. F.

111ISBAKD Shaker Depot, U8.I0I111 street, New York. For sale in Brooklyn by .1. K. Dunbar, cona rof Atlantic and Henry streets. R.

II. M. corner Myrtle avenue and Pearl St. Skerrett, corner of Fulton and Johnson treets. W.

A. T. A. Van Zaiidt, corner of Deau uud Smith sts. Soutll Brooklyn.

James T. Van Zandt, 103 Fulton street. J. coruerof Gold and Prospect streets. Mrs.

Hayes, Pulton street. ielO PHI MAiOOJii. FASHIONABLE CABINET, SOFA. CHAIR MANUFACTORY WAREHOUSE, No. 44 Fulton stuket.

The subscriber would resjicctfully call the attention of the public to his splendid stock of ROSEWOOD MAllOUANY FURNITURE, all manufactured of the best materials and workmanship, and in Louis XtV. and XV. styles together with a general assortment of PARLOR Sc. BED ROOM FURNITURE of the most approved patterns. T.

BROOKS, 44 Fulton street. BBii.sXO;S' 'lUieiVl'JI'lHeJL' Tho subscriber has JL9 just ree'd pcrsclir. Mariner, from Boston, 11 large supply of Spring Goods, consisting of cane and wood seat Rocking, Nurse and Sewing Chairs, Toilet Tables and ashstands, the Indispensable or Boston Sinks, painted Bureaus, Wardrobes, Work Tables, tec, all of which ho will dispose of by the single article as low as the Chatham street dealers of Brooklyn can purchase at wholesale A single trial will satisfy. The subscriber is the only importer of Boston finished furniture. J' 'l It.

J. TODD, 88 Fulton street. UOODS. The subscriber has justre coived direct from Canton, a beautiful assortment ot" l'ANCY TABLES (or TEA POYS) in setts. The advantage of getting them froniyiV.s( hands ill enable purchasers to obiuiu them at AUCTION PRICES.

Samples of the above are now ready for examination at my No. 41 Fol'i'on Street, Brooklvn. my29 T. OSX U11 Saturday evening, IHth instant, a Pocket 'u wmiatiuii micu i uoj ucKcts, ociwcen isu nnd $30 in money, and sundry bills and papers of no value but to the owner. A rnwanl of FIVI In 11.

1. A IK en 011 returning the above to 75 Main, corner of Y'ork streets Brooklyn. jvoj 3, JtCTUtK, CO.eiJIT AMD BALL ROOM, JLi Gothic Hall, Adams slrert.Jbetween Nassau and Concord. Terms Tor the use of this large and elegant Hall, can be ascertained upon application at this otlice, or to JAS. N.

OLNEY, 213 Washington st. owusii's Enelish article MACASSAR OIL. Tho genuine, also a general assortment of choice. Laglish and French Perfumery of approved celebrity, may be had at JAS. W.

SMITH'S Drug St Chemical store, cor je.f 01 iiutun and Cranberry sts. BOA ICO A gentleman and his wife or two single gen JL9 tlemcn can bo accommodated with a spacious ro in, anil board where there are only a very few boarders, and on moderate terms. Apply at 1(15 Pearl street. jj22 Preparation of SarsniMrilla can. SLX be had at wholesale and retail nt JAMES W.

SMITH'S Drug and Chemical Store, J'2z c'Jr I'uhou and Cranberry sis BjINULISlI IIAIIt BRUSHES ATi assortment of rii a Mli quality Hair Brushes is olfered for sale al JAMES W. SMITH'S Drug and Chemical Ftorc, cor. Fulton and Cranberry sts. A ANWSill for the cure and preservation ot JTii. Hands.

Fur sale at JAMES V. SMITH'S Drug and Chemical Store, corner of' Fulton and Cranlierrv sts. AX A FA Bit or the Dutch Church, at the A Lyceum, corner of Concord and Washington streets, a ge GREY MUFF. The owner run havo iiliv nlllto, 13J Washington street. jc' tl".