From the Albany Eu.ning Journal.

"MATTHIAs THE PROPHET.'
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"MATTHIAS THE PROPHET.

 This notorious individual, whose proper name is Robert Mathies, was arrested in this city on Monday afternoon, upon the authori. ty of an advertisement issued by Mr. Benja. min Fl. Foiger of the city of New York. The expressed charge against him was. that he had left New-YO Ork having in his possession large amount of Mr.. Fnlger's properfy hut he haa been guilty it is asserted. of many Oth. er maj. practices, some of them Of the black est character, and worthy of tho most severe punishment.

 Maihies commenced his career of fanati- eissri some two ar three years since. in this city, when he proclaimed himself " The Pro. phet of the God of the Jews," and asserted divine power. He shortly afterwards went to New. York, where he continued tO proclaim his doctrines, bat wish little success at 6Hst. He soon. however. secured the favor. among few others of less consequence, of three Ol the most wealthy and respected merchaDts Of Pearl st. Messrs. PiersOn, Mills. and FOlger. These gentlemen received his doctrines in the fullest c0nGdeOce. and believed him to be all that he declared himself Their treasures were thrown open to the imposter, and he lavishrd them upon himself most profnscly. He purchased the most costly wardrobe. His rObes Ofoiiee were richly trimmed with gold and silver. He wore . sword of the fnest workmanship and his gold watch and estab. lishment equalledthe luslTe ofthe most costly.

 The bondage Ofthese gentlemen was co.n- Rlete: aBd.the fact that three intelligent cili-