The New York Herald Newspaper, December 10, 1842, Page 2

SW YORK HERALD. ‘New York, Saturday, December 10, 1842, containing all the news day, will be published to-morrow at the usual hour. This is the only Sunday paper that really gives the news. Pric* two cents. fe "The Wisary Henavo, containing all the news of the week, will be published this morning at8o’clock. Price 6} cents. @g- The New York Lancer will be {published norning at the office, north west corner of Nas- sau and Fulton streets. Price 124 ts per Copy. ¥ Tac Nexr Pagsiogyt—Aunivat or Gen. Cass.— We perceive that the arrival of General Cass has produced a considerable sensation amongst all class- es of politicians in Boston. The General has cer- tainly become the subject of great attention. He has gone to Exeter, New Hampshire, for the pur- pose of revisiting the scenes of his youth; and is ex- pected to arrive in this city to-day, at the American Hotel. The sensation excited by the return of this distinguished man, is not by any means confined to Boston. Tt has extended in an equal degree to ma- ny other quarters It is very certain that the principal business of po- litictans for the next two years or eighteen months at least, willbe President-making. The whig party have already nailed their colors to the mast and hoisted their flag with the name of Henry Clay.— In this respect they present a more judicious and stronger combination of forces than they have ever before effected. The result of the recent elections has, it is trae, been rather against them, but after a careful examination of the whole ground, we are notsnre but Mr. Clay is a much more formidable candidate than he is imagined. The next election involves most important conse- juenees. We see that some movement has been made in Congress on the assumption of State debts. Efforts for the same purpose will be originated onLon- don *Change. We do not doubt that the monied aris- tocracy of Londoa would cheerfully expend ten or twenty millions of dollars, if they could purchase by it sufficient influence on our elections during the pars, so as to establish a eredit system to xtent as daring the existence of the Uni- the same ted States Bank, whether by the creation of a new bank, funding system, or assumption of State debts. All would be the same to them. Now the prospect for Mr. Clay, as we have re- marked already, is not by any means so bad as some politicians imagine. The democratic party are pre- cisely in the same position with regard to their can- di es that the whigs were formerly. Thejdemecrats have three candidates—Van Buren, Calhoun, and Cass. It is quite clear that there must be a terrible feud between the followers of Van Buren and Cal- houn! for the nomination, and unless the party agree upon some third man, who can combine all the ele- ments of the democracy, and against whom very little can be said, we rather think that Mr. Clay will have a fair chance for the Presidency. The best man, undoubtedly, for the democrats, is General Cass, who is, we understand, with them on all their financial and other measures; and the probability is that his friends jwill stir themselves in order to excite a strong and united effort for the purpose of securing his nomination. We believe thatin this city such an effort will be commenced on his arri- val. Tue Presipent’s Message tv Evrope.—One of the most important and remarkable effects of the President’s Message, will be that which it must pro- It has fora length of time been customary with the British press to republish this an- nual document, and they have been thus instrumen- tal, without the knowing it, in producing a most influence on the popular masses. All the eches of the chartists and revolu- Sugland, have been trifling in duce in Europe. powerful addre: tionar: in Broap- way.—This new establishment,opened on the Pari- stan plan in the most magnificent style, by J. Bar- dotté, at 130 Broadway, betweentLiberty'and Cedar streets, was the'scene of some little exciement a few evenings since, in which figured the somewhat notorious Peter Reiersoa, the Swede, as principal, in the character of Jeremy Diddler Oa the afternoon of the 26th ult. this fellow walked into the Café in company with one of his companions, and addressing the attentive host in Freach, ordered supper for four to be ready at nine o’clock that evening, and was very particular in his directions as to the cooking and catering of all the dishes and ef ceteras. Bardotté not knowing the gentleman, and supposing from his appearance that he was all that his demeanor betokened, im- mediately made preparations for an elegant enter- tainment. Nine o'clock came, and with it came Mr. Peter Reierson, accompanied with two persons in female clothing, and a companion in breeches. They were ushered into one of the elegant parlors of the establishment. and were there regaled with & sumptuous petit souper, equal to those of the Pa- lais Royale or the Boulevard’s, furnished with wines, punches and ices, and amounting in value to $10,50. At about twelve o'clock the door of the parlor suddenly opened, and down stairs popped Mr. Peter Reierson and his two companions in fe- male clothing. A few moments alterwards out came the man in breeches, and up stepped Bardotté to enquire about the pay for the spoils. ‘The person addressed stated that he was the guest of Mr Peter Reierson, and as such he had been invited to the entertainment. Bardotté was not to be thus humbugged, however, and he insisted upon the guest, as he called himself, to accompany him to Reierson’s lodgings, if he had any. They started out, and halted at a house in St. Peter's Place, where the guest said that Reierson slept,ana entering,Bardotté remained fullan hour, but no Mr. Peter Reierson made his appearance. The ext morning he sent one of his clerks to the same place, who found Reierson in bed, and when asked for the amount of the bill,he very pompously replied that he settled such affairs with none but the principal himself, : ; ‘The following morning Bardotté, who is not easy driven from his purpose, and who was determined not to be done out of his supper, called at the same house, and found Mr. Peter Reierson snugly en- sconced in bed. The object of this visit was soon made known to the astonished ears of Reierson, who denied that he had ordered the supper, although he acknowledged that he helped to eat it. Bardotté told himthat he had better not add falsehood to his previous act, and said if he did not give him the me- ney for his bill, he would take what he could find most handy. Reierson told him to do it if he pleased, and no sooner was it said than he picked up the coat and overcoat of ke manin bed, and walked off, leaving him to contrive ways and means to walk out, and play asimilar game with some unfortunate hotel keeper. i i ‘The articles of dress are still in possession of Bar- dotté,and Reierson has induced some person,claim- ing to be a member of the bar,to bringa suit against him for the recovery of the coats on an action of trover.2By some means Reierson has got possession of another coat, and is now promenading the streets of our city with eyes as intent as usual upon the ac- complishment of any scheme of the Jeremy Diddler order. This isa capital incident to write a vaude- ville in one act for the Chatham or the oe and Reierson would be glad to play the principal part at their house for a good supper. There is no place in town lke the Ca/é Tortoni, and Reierson will testi- fy to the fact. Mr. Bexxerr:—You will be very cautious, and take the name and good security of the person who culls, before he publishes any taing against Under- hill & Co., milkmen, as they are determined to bring un action fordamages should such car uaon be made, as they have been threatened by an anony- mous letter. Dee. 9th. U. & Co. Answer.— Underhill & Co., you are quite funny. Probably some person has been hoaxing you ; but having a good deal of milk and water in your wis- dom, you don’t see the joke. No person has ever given us any article about you—nor do we suppose any one thinks you of so muck importance.— Kd. Mr. Cnartes Brauam’s Concert anp Benerir. their results, compared with those which have fol- lowed the silent, and calm, and universal dissemina- tion of true republican principles through the medium of the annual Message of the President of the United States. In this document the oppressed people of Great Britain are enabled to contrast the peace, plen- ty, and growing prosperity of this free country, with the misery, destitution and misgovernment of their own. Instead of the suffering, the pining poverty, and hunger, and thirst, and nakedness of the masses inthe old world, the people of Europe are enabled to see,that the same classes here are in the quiet en- joyment of abundanee—every man sitting under his vine and hus fig-tree, having no privileged orders to interfere with him inthis pursuit of wealth and happi- ness. ‘ ‘The truth is, that this republication of our Presi- dents’ messages, is doing more to sow the seeds of freedom in the European soil, than many even of the friends of liberty are aware. It is not easy to esti- mate the effect which this agency has, in refuting the false and calumnious statements which the tory papers in Great Britain are constantly making with respect to the institutions, and present state of this country, In these periodical returns of the actual condition of the States, unimpeachable evidence is —Mr. Charles Braham is a young gentleman of great merit and great promise. His progress in mu- sic has been really aston'shing. It is only about a year since he made his appearance as a vocalist in public. His voice is half tenor and half baritone and possesses great flexibility. Under the tuition of his celebrated father,we can have no doubt that this young gentleman is destined to attain an enviable reputation. Te has never befere had a benefit,and if the most amiable disposition, engaging manners and highly respectable talents as a singer, can gain the suffrages of the public, this, his first appeal, must meet a flattering response. The concert will be given thisevening at the Society Library. We un- derstand that Mr. C. Braham will shortly return to Europe for the purpose.of pursuing his musical stu- dies. Lamovrovx’s Erecrro Magnetic Piates.—The medicinal effects of the electric and electre-mag- netic forces, in the alleviation and cure of various neuralgic and other diseases, are universally ac- knowledged ; and if the science of medicine be ad- vancing more powerfully in one direction more than another, it certainly is in this department of philo- sophy. Lamouroux’s Electro-Magnetic Plates, for the rapid afforded, that in population, commerce, agriculture, wealth, internal resources—in all that constitutes a great and powerful nation, this country is increa- sing with a rapidity that is perfectly startling. Who can doubt that all this isnot making a deep and abi- ding impression on the popular mind in England ? Mid the presence of such an influence, how vain must be the efforts of despotism to countera the growth of that spirit of liberty, which is identihed with man’s nature, and whose ceaseless strugglings can never be subdued? Banxrver Law.—It is generally supposed that Congress will repeal the present bankrupt law ; and this subject is beginning to attract general attention ‘The history of the application for the benefit of this law would be extremely curious and instructive. — According to the most accurate accounts which we can obtain, it would appear that from 25,000 to 30,000 persons have already applied for the benefit of the bankrupt law. A classification of these cases—the amount of the debts, liabilities and assets of the se- veral applicants—and a detaned account ef the cau- ses which produced their bankruptcy, would consti- tute one of the most entertaming and valuable works ever published in any country. It would do more to unfold and illustrate the present social condition of tke U. States than all that Mr. Dickens and his tellow-travellers have written nor could write. We are preparing for a thorough investigation of this subject, and have already procured a number of curious cases in the United States’ Court in this city. We shall take up and enlarge upon these cases nexc week. Arthur Tappan’s case will probably be the first subject of investigation ; from it we will go on through the others, and thus present philosophical il- lustrations of the influence of the credit eystem, and the state and progress of society in this country. Portes ix THE PuLrit.—The Rev. Doet. Spring, of the Brick Church, made a very eplendid sermon on Thanksgiving Day, against the doctrine of re- padiation. His opinions of the newspaper press and literature of this country, were pretty mach like those te be found in the famous Foreign Quarterly Review, or Dickens’ Notes. Prosercr or Axoruer Dugt.—By reference to the reported proceedings of the trial of Mr. Santan- gelo in the Conrt of Sessions yesterday, for a libel on Senator McRoberts of Tilinois, it will be perceived that words passed between the latter gentleman and Wm. M. Price, Esq., that may probably lead to a meeting, aano reconciliation had taken place ata late hour lastevening. Treatercan.—On the 3dof January Rufus Welch, the popular manager of the Olympic Circus in Phila- delphia, takes possession of the Park Theatre, whieh willbe devoted to the performances of his excellent company of equestrians for several months. The fashionables will here have an opportunity to witness the elegant horsemanship of Welch's corps, which inay be considered as unsurpassed in this country and entire cure of acute and chronic rheumatism, gout, chills, cramps, tic douloureux, chronic pains in the joints and limbs, and other similar maladies, are among the most signally successful of the results which this new course of inquiry has elicited. They are applicable to a very extensive range of nervous affections, and many of our moet eminent physicians are both astonished and delighted with their extra- ordinary effects in their private practice. The general depot for the sale of them is at Mr. Ninuard’s, 65 Franklin street, and the price of them being very moderate, they are well worthy of atten- tion, if only on the score of scientific experiment. Theatricals, &e. Tur Parx.—There was an excellent audience last night, and the house had the cheerful aspect ot the old and prosperous times. ‘Alma Mater” con- tinues to meet a favorable reception. The charm- ing Mrs. Brougham performed her part as Miss Ven- ture with great power and spirit. Mrs. II. Hunt made her first appearance as Blanche Heriot, in the interesting drama of “The Chertsey Curfew,” and was well received. The negro dancers were some- thing new, at all events, on the stage of old Drury. Cnatuam.—The house was, as usual, well filled. Mrs. Hoskins sings with much taste, and is quite a afavorite here. Miss [nce wants more ease and celerity in her movements, but promises to bea very respectable dansemse. Mr. Masserr’s Concert.—Thie gentleman gave a very agreeable vocal and instrumental concert last night, at the Apollo rooms. Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Loder, with Messrs. Horn, A. Philline, Raymond, and other artists, contributed their services. We were happy to find Mr. Massett’s benefit so respectable. He isa gentleman of fine musical taste and great vocal powers, Clty Intelligence, Cuanor or Fatse Partexces.—On Wednesday, Capt Henry C. Hanson, of 99 James street, red at the low- er police, and entered a complaint against Joseph English West, of 107 St. Marks Place, to the following effect :— ‘That desiring to obtain command of the schooner Huldah A. West, lying at Brooklyn, he made application to West, who said he had ‘eof the vessel, and would put him in command, and clear the vessel for sea, if he would ad him $300, which wasto be returned out of the pro- ceeds of the treight of (he vessel. With this understand. ing, Hanson paid West $100 on the ‘Oth of last month, and $190 on the 12th, de af. therefors entered this complaint, and West was arrested on Wednesday night, and committed to pri- son. He denies the soft impeach ment against his honesty, f the schooner in question id thathe made no declara- not perform to the strictest Cwito Borsen ro Deatn.—The clothes of @ little agel about 3'years, the daughtero! Mre. Susan San 151 Goerck street, took fire on the 6th instant, while she playing near a stove in the room, and belore it could be extinguished she was so serionsly ‘burned as to cause death on Thursday last. Her mether, who was lying down ona bedintheroom at the time, seized the Shite, and wrapt a coverlet over it, but wasnot successful in quench- ing the flames until after the limbs and body of the little sufferer was burned to a blister. Parents cannot be too cantious at this season of the > in preventing small children from approaching the fire, irl, of Vexy Lare rrom AFrica.—We have received by the Atalanta, Capt. Brown, which has arrived in the Delaware from Sierra Leone, the “ Monrovia Herald,” and “ Africa’s Luminary,” to the 2lst of October. It appears that Capt. Brown has had some difficul- ties with the Saltra Croo people. They made unat- tempt to steal from him, and then endeavored to take his life, in both of which they tailed. It is said the natives are becoming more insolent and ag- gressive every day. Untilthe U. S. Government keep one or two armed vessels on the coast—merchantmen engaged in the trade must be reduced to the alteruative of either abandoning the business or so arming their vessels that they can protect themselves from the barbaraties of the natives. It is reported that the natives of Half Bereby, who heard the Vandalia was going to punish them, declared they did not fear an American man of war—and “ should another unarmed vessel come along, we will take hat too.” We understand that nothing has yet been ef- fected by our cruisers towards the punishment of the savage pirates at Half Bereby who seized the Mary Carver and murdered the crew. Capt. R. T. Sims of the Rhoderie Dhu, captured one of the ringleaders who is now in custody at Cape Coast Castle. After he was taken he acknow- ledged his participation in the crime, and that he shared largely in the plunder. Credit is due Capt. S. for detaining the culprit and "the readiness he showed in furnishing the evidence in his power. The documents to be sent to the Secretary of State, were brought by the Atalanta. Capt. B. reports that the steamer Wilberforce, one of the three which attempted the ascent of the Niger, touched at Palmas about Ist of Oct. The extravagant waste of life and money conse- quent upon fhe manner in which that expedition was fitted out and supplied with officers and men is a leseon which will teach the English government and people when they wish to penetrate this conti- neat, they must employ those who have resided more or fess in this climate. The Wilberforce was carrying home the last remnant of the expedition, and ina year or two the far-famed “ Niger Expe- dition” will be remembered only by those whose husbands and brothers lie buried or murdered on the banks cf the river and at Fernando Po, while uninterested persons will speak of it as among the “ things that were.” We learn that the two young men who joined the Albert at this place were on board and that aot one of the colored men attached to the expedition died of fever—showing that had the first design been pursued of employing experien- ced merchant captains, and intelligent colored men from Sierra Leone and the other colonies along the coast—the enterprise would not have failed from the same cause. Norice to Hackmen.—The hackman who con- veyed the body of Mr. Wm. A. Bassett, from the foot of Vesey street to Stone street, on the 2d inst., is requested to call at this office. Hupson River.—Navigation is free to Coxsackie. Above that there is six miles of ice. Above that a clear stream again. We cannot expect the river to be open entirely until next spring, Coriander and Sugar. J. G. Bennett, Esq. :— Tam exceedingly astonished that all the papers of this city, without exception, should have remained silent respecting the debut of a young danseuse at the Park Theatre. I allude to Miss Walters, a pu- pil of Mr. Parker. I was myself agreeably surprised, for not having heard a word about her, I had sup- pera she could be butvery mediocre. I have seeu er in two dances, both of which she went through with taste and skill. Of course her cracovienne is not Fanny Elssler’s, but it is the best [ have seen in New York, with that exception. Mise W. hasa pretty face, a very fine figure, and she is exceedingly graceful. ut ensemble, she reminded me very much of the celebrated Carlotta Grisi. She has danced but six or seven times, and it canbe easily perceived that she 1s genée, and not quite accustom- ed to the boards, but that will wearaway with time. It is nothing more than justice to patronise our na- tive talent, and Miss W. bids fair to become a first tate danseuse, and one whe will do honor to the country Let her, therefore, receive the encourage- ment she eo well deserves, and once the attention of the public is called upon her, I am sure they will find that she fully merits the praise I have bestowed upon her. J. E. F. Baitimore. (Correspondence of the Herald.) s Battmorg, Dec. 8, 1842. Dear Sir:— The gaieties of the season are now in full vogue here. Last Tuesday night, Mr. H. B., one of our wealthiest merchaats here, gave a party to his third daughter, who makes herentrée this year. All, or moat of that’ distiugue set (the Buds and Blossoms) were present, as also Miss Grace B, the daughter of our wealthiest merchant, and for whose hand and wealth there are many competitors. The company though not very large, was very pleasant, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. To-night, Miss Grace B—— has a party at her own house; there will be no dancing, as her parents are members of the Presbyterian church; though there has been no scarcity of invitations,— I am inclined to think from the present disa~ greeable state of the weather, that the attendance will not be overflowing; should the rain cease, | in- tend to go and will give you an account of the same in aday or two. — : Signor Nage' gives a concert to-night at the As- sembly Rooms. As for public amusements here,we have none, save three or four lectures which are de- livered every night, and strange to say they are ex- ceedingly well attended. The Hon. Levi Woodbu- bury ie to deliver one to-night. Tremain yours, &c. Banxs. Stamford, Ct. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Sramrorp, Cr. Dec. 2, 1842. Society and Soirées in Stamford—Eating ,Dancing, Flirting, and Philosophising. Dear Bennert:-— Seeing frequently communications from the country in your interesting paper, upon the subject of local occurrences, it has occurred to me that it would afford interest to your readers for you to have a correspondent in this place, where gossip and per- sonal slander pass more current than the bills of the best bank in our country; and having but little business to occupy my attention during the winter months, I propose giving you an occasional sketch ot what is going on amongst us, with the privilege of a corner in the Herald. There have been many occurrences of late upon which good “ margins” might have been composed, had any one taken the trouble to correspond with you; but Jet us over all old affairs, and take a w of the splendid soirée which came off at the principal hotel, kept by Mr. Seely, last evening. _ Soonatter the “sun had sunk beneath the western hills,” carriages were running in every direction through our streets, collecting the ladies, and about 8 o’clock the ball room wasthrown open, and short- ly it was crowded with the young and the gay of both sexes, and probably a more social company never convened together upon any former occasion in old Stamford. It was composed of all classes, and allseemed to feel a free and equal spirit predo- minant within them. The ladies were really beau- tiful, and it afforded some amusement to hear the gentlemen, grouped by themselves in one end of the room, iboussits the peculiar charms of this lady and that lady. Tt was affirmed Wa seemingly love- stricken youth that the younger Miss N. was a per- fect angel, and woald be the queen of the dance that evening. Another thought her sister looked more graceful, and others expressed themselves partial to the beautiful and accomplished Misses L., while others thought Miss F., Miss Y., or Miss G,, would compare wih any lady in the room. Y. correspondent took an impartial heap of creatures, tor he considered them all hi graceful, and accomplished. ( The ladies being thoroughly criticized, the gen- tlemen took their partners for the first coullon, and after several had been danced, the company were refreshed with ice cream, and other et ceteras. The dancing was then renewed, and continued without intermission till supper was announced, when the gentlemen escorted the ladies into an adjoining room, where a table was set with all the good things of this life. We shall not stop to mention how the ladies looked when they ate, or how they pouted when this thing or that thing was passed to them. Itis enough to say that they all seemed to have good ene and they enjoyed the supper very well, ing Was again coramenced, and kept up till about one o’clock, when the company adjourned, well pleased with the entertainment of the evening. . I ight have taken more notes had I anticipated giving you a history of the ball, but I shail be more particular at the next, which willtake in two weeks, Tl.ere are other topica upon which I might extend my remarks, but I will leave them till ano- ther oceasion, and till T see whether you deem this worthy a place in your paper. um Nune, wi [Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasurnoron, ‘Thursday, } Dec. 8th, 1842, 3 P. M. There is a prospect of our having a quiet, orderly | session, as the Senate has just re elected the chap- lain of last session, Mr. Tustin, one of the most grave, sedate, and sober personage®, that could be possibly selected—an old school Presbyterian too— so that the senators are in a fair way of going to heaven. Some half dozencandidates were looking for the appointment, and their friends from the House were in the Senate electioneering for them, | while the ballotting was going on. They have been defeated, however, and the Senate has shown its } contempt for clerical politicians, by declaring in favor of the late incumbent. Mr. Benton introduced this morning his bill for repealing the bankrupt act. {t contains certain pro- visions that apply to pending eases. These are al- lowed to proceed, and the bankrupt is to be dis- charged, with the consent of two-thirds of his eredi- tors. It directs also, that the insolvent laws of the States shall be respected, and in fact applies most of the’ provisions of the act of 1818 to the cases re- ferred to. The bill was read a first and second time, and ordered to be printed. In the course of a few days it is expected to come up again, whena speech may be looked for from Mr. Benton. ‘The next motion was made by Mr. Bayard, of De- laware,and produced quite a sensation among the locos. It was a resolution repealingthe celebrated expunging resolution, and directing that the record of the Senate should be restored to ite original form. Mr. Talmadge was in his seat, looking a3 amiable as possible, but when the proposition was read ap- peared exceedingly nervous and uncomfortable, und went immediately to writing, as a means of re- lief, This blow is an unkind one on the part of the whigs, both to the old General and their new ally, and at this moment, when the popular voice has pronounced against them, exhibits a vindictiveness of feeling equalled only by the folly of the act. Mr. Adams’s abolition resolution has occupied the House all the morning; when it came up Underwood went in fora speech,but was cut short by the Speak- er. He then appealed to the House, andj the House decided that the Speaker was right and Mr. Un- derwood wrong, by laying the appeal on thejtable; it is almost impossible to give particulars ; Mr. Everett tried to be heard, but failed; Mr. Giddings tried to make a fuss,but had to sit down,as the House wasn’t in a speech making humor, so that after a little more gguring the previous question was ordered, but not sustained by the House, the vote being 95 in the at- firmative and 100 in the negative, so that the resolu. tion willlie over until Moni ay,when it will beagain taken up, and as I think carried, the agitation of the question in this manner being considered a greater evil than any that could arise from the admission of petitions. After Mr. Adams had been diexee of, the House took up a resolution offered by Cost Johnson for re- pealing the one hour'rule or ad of the extra session; it was voted down, however, by a large majority,so that the country will be saved the pain and expense attending the inflection upon it of long speeches. Mr. Johnson, it seems has a large stock on hand and necessarily feels this defeat. The Senate and House have both adjourned over to Monday, when it is to be hoped the business of the session will be commenced in earnest. Washington, (Correspondence of the Herald.) The Prospects for the Next Presidency. Wasutneton, Dec. 1, 1842. Dear Sim— T have just returned from an interesting visit to the South, and ‘am enabled to give you some intel- ligence of an important political movement which is now making, by the prominent democratic lead- ers in the Southern and Western States, for the election of General Cass to the Presidency, if the nomination of Mr, Calhoun cannot be secured in the Baltimore convention. Do not be surprised at this information, nor consider it unworthy of cre- dence. Ispeak advisedly upon the subject, and it will not be long before you find my predictions will be verified. I am aware that some ef the Northern politicians regard the nomination of Mr. Cass as im- possible, and treat the idea with a levity which does not say much for their sagacity as politicians. They regard the nomination of Mr. Van Buren as settled, and, in blind confidence of that event, are quietly sleeping upon a smouldering volcano, which will, perhaps, suddenly explode and blow them and their ones to the air. ‘The North is not now the Union, and a combination of the Southern and Western States have it clearly in their power to select a can- didate for the next President—a power which they are determined to exercise. ie reasons in this way upon the subject: Looking at the array of candidates which is likely to be presented now and at the next term, in "48, to the convention, they find that in the North there are Van Buren, Buchanan, Stewart, Silas Wright, and MR eg the West, Mr. Cass, R. M. Johnson, and Mr. Benton; in the South, Mr. Cal- houn and Mr. Tyler. Out of this number etand most prominent for the present nomination the flames of Van Buren and Calhoun. ‘*Now,” may the South, “what is Mr. Van Buren’s true position?” Why, until after the late election in New York it was not certain that Mr. Van Buren could get the vote of his own State, and even now he is not sure of, getting the whole vote of New York; at any rate, with that strong personal interest which will ensure their unanimously voting for him through thick and thin, inasmuch as Mr. Wright will have some strong friends in the convention, who will prefer, it there is the slightest chance, to press his claims in ference to those of Van Buren. ‘he whole of the State of New York is not, then, certain. What States are? New Jersey, Missouri, and probably Virginia. This is Mr. Van Buren’s real strength, in addition to the hope that, after the first ballot in the Convention, the, friends of the other candidates will settle upon him. Will they do sot? The South answers, No! They say that Mr. Van Buren has not the claims upon the public regard which are enjoyed by Mr. Calhoun, and that the latter will go into the conventionwith the largeet rsonal force. Besides, say they, Mr. Van Buren fas been President once already; we go for tie one- term principle; our candidate will be pledged to it; it is the true democratic doctrine. 4 A combination of personal interests will also ope- rate against the nomination of Van Buren. Wright, Buchanan, Stewart, and Woodbury, are completely thrown aside if he succeeds, for the North will not be entitled to a candidate again for many years; certainly not in the lifetime of either of these Statesmen, And thus, although these gentlemen are ostensibly the friends of Mr. Van Buren, and will, upon the surface, lend him their support, yet itis ‘well understood that neither of them_ will be exceedingly chagrined at his defeat. Calhoun, then, in going into nomination, will be the strongest man of the two, but he is not expected to have strength sufficient to enable his friends to count upon his success with any certainty; he has, how- ever, @ strong interest in the defeat of Van Buren. If Mr. Van Buren succeeds, the west will claim the next candidate, and Mr. Benton will be the man. This is undoubtedly the true secret of the strong support given to Mr. Van Buren by Mr. Benton. On the other hand, if Mr. Calhoun cannot succeed this term, it will be a very important object with him to kill Mr. Benton for the next; which will be eftec- tally done by the nomination of Mr Cass. So thatthe state of things in the Convention will be found to be as fellows:—Van Buren will go in with a smalipersonal force, combined with that of Ben- ton, aided by the lukewarm assistance of the three northera aspirants for a nomination at some future time, while Cass will go in with quite an array of strength from the west, to which will be added the whole force of Calhoun and the south, which pro- bably will secure his nomination in the first ballot. In this way Van Buren will be defeated, T. H. Ben- ton used upfor the next term, and the chances of Wright, Buchanan, Stewart, and Woodbury, slight- ly increased, but not sufficiently so as to prevent the nomination of Mr. Calhoun in 1848. _ demo- crats of the North will have hada President in Mr. Van Buren, the democra‘s of the West will have had a President in Mr. Cass, and the democrats of the South will then have a right to demand a Pre- sident in the person of Mr. Calhoun—a demand, the gratification of which, will be ensured by this strong sectional claim, by the distinguished quali- ties of the candidate, and the Presidential influence of Mr, Cass during the next four years exerted in behalf of the southern succession. In this view of the case J have left out of con- sideration the operations, interests, and wishes of Mr Tyler and Col. Johnson, because, although they may have the effect to somewhat complicate I do not believe that they will have influence enough to materially interrupt the movement, or prevent its successful denouement. Mannatran. OG We never remember to have seen such an immense number of elegant and well dressed ladies as we beheld yesterday atthe New York Museum, drawn there by the exhibition of the Dresses of Queen Victoria and the Dutch- ese of Kent. They are most splendid and superb. The imagination is scarcely capable of conceiving how costly and magnificent they are. Formed of the most expensive and elegant materials of exquisite workmanship, beaut if.)- ly embroidered with velvet and gold, they su thing we have ever witnessed. There will be a pertorm- ance this afternoon at 3o’olock. Signor Blitz, Miss Cle- mence, Mr. Delarueappeat. Mermaid, Museum, Magnifi- cent Dresses, Picture Gallery, Performances, live Albino Deer, and haifa million of curiosities, all for one shilling * Philadelphia. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Puuavetruta, Dec. 8, 1842. James Gorpon Benyerr, Eso ~ Dear Sin— 5 The trial of Alexander for the murder ot Lougee, is progressing asrapidly asthe nature of the case will admit of. Mr. Porter, the son of the Governor, having finished his opening address for the prosecu- ‘ion to the jury, which was highly creditable for so young @ practitioner, he was followed by United States Bank Reed forthe defence, who harped much upon virtue and integrity—qualities, which may be wellfor him to talk about. The effect of such a speech from him upon a Philadelphia jury, may readily be imagined. It would be diffienlt to convey the idea to a stranger of the extent of the chilling influence it had upon all around. — It fell with a with- ering, blighting influence upon the prospects of the defendant. He was followed by Mr. Pope, the late Governor of Arkansas, for the defence. Mr. Pope comes from the far west to display his oratory. He is about fifty years of age, has lost his sy arm, and aks with a pintdecanter of wine or brandy upon the table before him, in potationsof which he indul- gesat intervals. It may be the practice in the west thus to borrow excitement, but wite us it appears strange and eccentric, to say the least of it. He addresses the jury with the title of sir, as if address’ ins the chairman of some meeting. He has des- canted largely uponthe habits and customs of the chivalric Kentuckians, in carrying deadly weapons, with their readiness and promptitude in resenting in sults, which he attempts to justify, and speaks of a blow with a poinard with as much indiflerence as though it was a_right divine belonging to the seuth and west; from which, in most cases, you are not to infer he would have us believe an intention to kill on the part of the coward who strikes an unarmed man. This distinguished champion of the west may make a very acceptable political speech for the atmosphere of the far west, but we are by mo means prepared to adopt his views in this section of the country, and God forbid the time should ever come when we shall be. We are now lovers of order, peace and the the laws, and hope to remain so. Upon the preser- vation of these principles depends the happiness and lives of our citizens. ‘The defendant has, however, the advantage of another address, to come from one of our legal giants—a gentleman who is beloved and admured bp all, und whose manner and well- timed matter must and will have much influence.— Imean George M. Dallas, Pennsylvania’s favorite son. The prosecution will be closed by Ovid F. Johnson, our talented, fearless, and indefatigable attorney general. It is acknowledged by all who have heard him in the trial of an important case like the present, that no man more judiciously selects the strong points of his case, or more forcibly, or with greater effect presents them to a jury. In this case the laws will be vindicated by him, and the safety of our citizens maintained against their viola- tors; and I hesitate not to believe and freely to express my belief that the judge who will charge the jury in this case, will lift himself above all undue prejudice ormawkish sensibilicy,and ably and viSuEoey main- tain inviolate the laws of the and: And although much has been said against the jury, no doubt be- cause many of them are poor men, I sincerely hope that their conduct in the discharge of their du- ty, will not place Pennsylvania behind New York on the score of a faithful and resolute execution of her laws; the public need have no fears but the court will discharge to the letter faithfully their uty The death of our late Sheriff has cast his duties on the Coroner tor a time, who will be relieved from them as well as from the receipt of the profits of the office so soon as the Governor appoints, under our late law, his successor. The usual changes in the subordinate offices will of course take place ; the late sheriff was a whig—the Governor will of course appoint a democrat. dl here is, however, another appointment of infi- nitely greater importance to our community te de- volve upon the Governor in January, I mean that of President Judge of the Court’ of General, Ses- sions, Vice Hon. George W. Barton. Much and deep interest is felt in relation to this appointment, the present incumbent being a man of brilliant ta- lents; much solicitude is afloat as to the character and abilities of the one who takes his place, seve- ral very clever young men of our bar, with the influence of their friends are circulating petitions forthe appointment. There wasa time when age, experience and ripe talents were regarded as requi- site for such judicial stations; then the people were satistied, and had_confidence in the administration of the laws. Were a young man to be appointed and pursued a course as pure as that of an angel, he would be suspected _ It is to be hoped the Governor will consider this matter, but if a young gentleman is to be appainted to this court, we trust it will not be to the presidency, aw revoir. Cato. Navat.—The U. 8. ship Dale, Capt. Dornin, was in Panama Bay Sept. 23. The U.S. frigate Constellation, Capt. Kearney, and sloop of war Boston, Capt. Long, were in Ma- coa Roads on the 26th of June. There had been sickness on board, but nothing serious. Arrivals, —Among some dozen other gentlemen who house yesterday are F. Boykitt, from Paris, per of the American house of ; and Judge Williams, from Conn. A verry Rane anv Dexiciovs Articue.—Six pairs of the real Grouse, received this day, and for sale at 45 Pine street, corner of William street. CuatHam THEATRE.—A superb bill is announced for this evening. The highly successful dramas of “ Rinaldo Rinaldini,” the “ Terror of Normandy,” and “ Venoni,” all plays of the most intense interest, must draw a crowded house. At no theatre in the city can these excellent melo-dramas be performed ina suitable manner, but at this establisment—the stock company here being above the ordinary cast, the scenery and decorations of tne most magnifi- cent nature, and, above all, a manager who tho- roughly understands his business, and knows how to unite all these qualities to produce the best effect, are virtues which but few theatres can boast of. OG Families, children, and others who were deprived by the weather from getting out on Thanksgiving day, will improve the chance of visiting the wonderful Dwarf, and witnessing the performances at the American Mu- seum this afternoon. The Dwarfis beyond all question the most extraordinary specimen of a man ever heard of. He weighs but fifteen pounds, and is hale, hearty, active, and intelligent. For the particular accommodation of children, the Mechanical Figures, or *Lilliputian Family, will perform at three o’clock ; also Miss Hood, T. G. Booth, La Petite Celeste, &¢. The Gipsey fortune teller stil remains there. This is positively the last night of the comical Winchell, whe performs his laughable play of Old and Young Nick. ‘Tus Amrnitneatar.—Mons. Le Tort’s Bexerit.—A beautiful display of horsemanship and the olympic games generally, will be given at the elegant Amphitheatre of the Republic, Bowery, this evening, the entire proceeds being for the benefit of the great French horseman, Mons. Le Tort. [eee tG@- MRS. CARROLL’S MEDICATED VAPOR Baths, 25 Courtland street, are a safe, certain and speedy cure for coughs, colds, sore throats, swelling of the bogie rheumatism, stiffness of the joints, i e and fever, . Open from 6 A.M. till 9P.M. Sulphur Baths re quire one hour's notice. WILLMER’S AMERICAN NEWS LETTER is published on the dopa e of every steamer ior Ame- rica, and always onl complete resume of all the European and British news eccur! in the interval be- tween the sailing of each vessel, and brought down tothe latest moment prior to departure. ‘There will always be found in its columns the fullest and most accurate information relating to every branchf ping, at and from alf tne Bria ports, togecRe with © ping, at and from e 5 er with @ re- no of all the Liverpool, London, ttl Negtaoeutah anes. ets—the quotations of British and American Funds, and @ variet: fe! other pores peculiarly adapted “she mercantile interest. In short, any person possessing him- selfof a copy of this publ iS the arrival of a steam- er, will at once be in possession of the previous arrival, whether in politics or commerce. Merchants and others can be ooo on the arrival of the steamers, st Tuttle’s News Office, No. 4 Ann street ; or by leaving their address, can be served promptly Bell’s Lite, Court Journal, Punch, Squib, Satirist, Sunday ‘Times, Dispatch, &e., for Sale on arrival of the packets, 0@- ANOTHER GREAT CURE PERFORMED.— New York, Hees. 90, 1842.—Gents :—I am a machinist by trade, and the duties of my busicess require that I should at times exert myself to such an extent that the system becomes relaxed, and the body so evercome with heat, that it is with great difficulty I can avoid contracting se- vere cold. | took a cold from this cause about two months ago. I subsequently fell into the midst of some of my ma- chinery, which seriously injured my breast, and produc- ed asevere hacking cough, and was, as I considered, fast approaching an untimely death. I was attended by two ph: sicians, who considered my case lhow- your in- ever determined, as a last resort, to try some of valuable Hoarhound Cand; and after using a siaall quan- tity, Tound almost immediate rellef, and after using Jour large packages, it restored me to t health My phy- icing also attributes the cause of my recovery to the use of your Hoarhound Oger. wen ‘ours, tral J.P. MATTHEWS, No. 1 Orchard st. To Messrs. J. Pease & Son, 45 Division street. ta—Burgess & Zieber, 3 B Phile- delphia; Redding & Co ,8 Meeuseat ‘pecteny Pexier, oT State street, Albany; Weed & Waters, Troy. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. ee Rerorr or rae Sworetary or Wan.—We re- ceived last nizht a portion of the annual report of the Secretary of War. On the receipt of the remainder, we shall make such use of it as its merits may re- quire. Washington. [Correspondence of the Herald. Wasuninorox, Thursday evening. Chaplain to the Senate Appointed—Both Houses Adjourned for Four Days. Everything is dull and dismal enough here, the movements of Congress included. No Committees have bees appointed yet, and both houses adjourn- ed to-day, about 12 o’clock, over till Monday. In the Senate, a Chaplain was appointed—Mr. Tustin, who has filled the office for the last two years. Mr. Benton’s bill to repeal the bankrupt act{” (shutting the stable door after the horse is stolen) was read a second time. Senate then adjourned to Monday. In the House, the twenty-first rule—the abolition question—came np and went over tilla future day. Mr. Cost Johnson moved to rescind the one hour rule. Mr. McKeon, from Penusylvania, (who finds it difficult to speak for an hour,) said he thought it was a good rule, and ought not to be reseinded. The previous question was moved, and the motion to rescind was lost by about 117 to 72. House then adjourned to Monday. Hackett is playing Richard the Third here. Weather shocking—snow, rain, and hail, all the time. No strangers here, except office seekers, and a few political wire pullers. U.S. Senator ror Missourt—The Hon. L. F- Linn has been re-elected for six years from the 4th of Marchnext. He received 119 votes out of 129, The following is the letter of resignation of the Hon. John C. Calhoun, to the Legislature of the State of South Carolina, of his seat in the Senate of the United States, to take effect at the expiration of the present Congress :— “Font Hint, Nov. 26, 1942. “To the Senate and House of Representatives:— “Tt is my intention to retire. from the Senate, at th close of the present Congress, and, as itis the policy o.-' the State to All the place of Sénator in aivance, to guard against the contingency of a vacancy, in order that the Logislature may have the opportunity of doing.so in my case, [herewith resign my place of Senator in Congress, to take effect after the 4th of March nuxt. “T avail myself of the occasion to express me Lae tend -atitude to the Legislature and the people of the; State, forthe many marks of confidence 1 have received from them, and for their firm, umwavering support in the mmany trying scenes ria hte has Goon my lot to pises in the long period of thirty-one years in the service of the Union. “That the State may long retain her high standing in: the Union; and that the Union itself, with our free and hoppy and glorious institutions, may be transmitted to the: latest generativn, shall, to my last , ever be my ary. dent prayer. “With the highest reqpect, Lam, ke. The Baltimore American of the 9th instant, says: ‘ A gentleman who arrived last night in the cars from the West, informs us that on Tuesda: night the maikstage trom Wheeling to Cumberlai was upset on the summit of Keyser’s Ridge, the highest point of the Allegany Mountains. The mene contained nine passengers and four mails ; and a’ though it was thrown twenty or thirty feet from the road and was much injured, the passengers escaped unhurt, with the exception of one, whose head was much seratched. Mr. Smith of the House o/ Repre- sentatives, who was recently injured on the Nation- a! Road, was at Hillsborough, unable to proceed on his journey.” The Hon. George McDoffie has been elected a Senator of the United States frem the State ef South Carolina for the remainder of the term of Col. Pres- ton, resigned; and also for a further term of sx years succeeding the expiration of that term—thet is, from the 4th day of March next, Stock Sales In Philadelphia Yesterday. 18 shares Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, 18}; 10 do Pennsylvania Fire Insurance, 111 ; 5 do Wilmiogton Rail- road, 8 ; $2000 Wilm ington 67, 1858, 56. D. hed ease Chase, Malaga . 9. ni si 4 liwells Homer, St. PR Below, Nevuiuos de, aore Marcus Caucasian, Sprague, fm fe. At tne Breaxwater, p. Colambia, Cortrell; fm island Olfves aathort; Compeer, Lincoln, do, with «Hilly Bown, aa Mer from St Ubes; Sal Sia daune, Wilkton, Biorde doneing aoa Nonro (Art Hope & Sasa, Alexandria for Nav- tncket, She Gal Howat pooad to Riot were cere sas River veatmrday. and wenttoen, ‘Corel from NY ork. hes xone up James River. Ta Hompion Ronde’ Orb, from King ston, Ja. for Baltimore, and a deeply loaded barque, with paiut- ed ports, supposed from Baltimore. r ab, Cresby, London; Savannant, Dee S—Ai Whitoey, Hardi Mastart, Hav: New Onuxa! ‘Timoleou, Dre Dale, Farley, Li y, wr Bel t New York: de i105, It; mm, y Coombe, "Phomastons Alggnauin, Wiliam dov noms » Apalschicola: Belle, Rauch, Havana. Cld ‘Gar diser.esi Embirn: Keoay) Monmone . Ports. sae isetlans” ety he op Bo land jana, March, from is hia, uueertai, to sail ‘September, Boston, do, Sr Pieane, Mart, Noy 20—Sld Bon Henri, (Fs) Charleston. In port, Gustave Edward, (Fr) for do, next day. Court Calendar. Tus Day—Sureeion Count.—Nos. 27, 39, 70, $1, 62, 83, 84, 95, 67, 88, 89, 90 to 100 inclusive. Mowpay.—Comaton Puras.—Part 1.—Nos. 69, 25, 128, 125, 127, 129, 181, 133, 137, 199, 113. Part 2.—Nos. 118, 60, 74, 78, 86, 93, 122, 124, 128, 190. Bankrupt List, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. William Nixon, New York, clerk. Henry Q. Anderson, New York, gentleman. wae P. Little, late of Troy, now of Brooklyn, mer- chant. Valentine Everit, Brooklyn, leather dealer. Thomas McBurmy, New York, slater. Robert Hoe, machinist, and as one of the late firm of R. a & Co., and also Sereno Newton and Matthew Smith. Richard Hoe, machinist, and as oneof thelate firm of R. Hoe & Co., and glso 8. N and M. 8., as above. Gabriel L. Lewis, New York, broker. Harvey IR. Wilcox, New York, late dty geods mer chant. Joseph 8. Fletcher, New York, hatter. Lucius H, Wait, New York. Moses Copp, New York, clerk. Wn. Sinclair, New York. Richard Everit, Brooklyn, leather dealer. Ira Clark, New York, segar and liquor dealer. NG IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.—THE COL- LEGS OF MEDECINE AND PHARMACY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK—Have compieted the iniza- tion of their institution, which now embraces perfect 1a- cihties for the treatment of all classes of disease. THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. In this erecta Ee tonhets of he alee onall dis tl en ve o1 5 creeiaaise sBeptteldrantall ether diseases coming within the province of the physician. The consulting physici- ons aremen of great experience and perticularly in the use of the stethescope, and the treatment of of the lungs and heart. hie! Matt t prlonimatan hy Rooms. These are devoted to the reception of patients suffering from venereal diseases. Thisdepartment is conducted by a gentleman who was formerly connected with one of the best Lock Hospitals in Europe, and the College have the utmost confidence in his abilities and skill in te treatment of this most important class of maladies. SURGICAL DEPARTMENT. Ponod Coutrer have sles sat rth services we of the most distin operative Surgeons York, and are thercfore prepared to receive ‘ail est de er Squinting, cataract, and the eye requi ‘an operation, - calculi inthe batter clubieot, of » and of the spine, will be particularly attended to. The {ves will be extremely moderate. Patients who so desire will be visited at their own houses after operations. PHARMACUTICAL DEPARTMENT. The department is under the immediate superintendance of Dr. M. O'Regan, member of the ba of Sur- geons. The medicines prescribed by the consu! og phy. sician, are dispensed at the lowest rates, and are of the best description, being imported from Lavin London. THE CONSULTING ROOMS are distinct from the Di , and are open frem 10 A. Mz till 2 P. M., and from 6 till 9 P. M Peart eee f ther cose bo furaiched witht dollar and a statement of et full letter of advice and one dollar's worth of appropriate skilled diseases ine. By order of the College, Prine’ only) of of the Col and cla Sor Wis st. New York, FRANKLIN THEATRE.—This little and fasbionable as is far more numet nitensied _ ure oot Guoreshent, Ie te yo mi rformance is more 5 Prestet tosgbal rere attracting, and more for fermen ge than any place we evar Ouse