The New York Herald Newspaper, December 14, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Wednesday, December 14, 1842, Tae Bankrurr Cases—Unrrecepentep Ex- cIrement.—A most extraordinary call has been made for the Heralds containing the reports of fie cases in Bankruptey. Over ten thousand xtra copies have been issued, and with the ind neti of the Courier & Enquirer, pro- bably ten thousand more will be required. The Weekly Herald of Saturday will contain the whole. The honest public, who pay their debts, want truth and fact—and all is well. Generat Cass.—The movement in this quarter in favor of General Cass is proceeding with much enthusiasm. The Clay and Van Buren parties are making additional demonstrations of alarm, on ac- count of the appearance of the new candidate, though great efforts are made by a few of the most sagacious among them to keepquiet. Yesterday the “Courier and Enquirer” came out with an arti- cle quite laudatory of General Cass, but stating that he could never be a candidate with any chance of success until after Henry Clay had occupied the presidential chair. From this is it evideatthat the ultras of both parties are determined to crowd Gen- eral Casa out of the field; and it is possible that they may endeavor to prevent the masses from coming up so rapidly to his support, as their enthusiasm would impel them. But there can, alter all, be but little doubt that throughout the interior of the coun- try, and among the great classes to whose respect { and good will the popular conduct, talents and pa- ; triotism, of General Cass, appeal so forcibly, his name willbe taken up, and that he will be pressed forward with all that spirit and energy which his cause naturally excites. The following interesting correspondence has just appeared :— Compliment to General Cass, Boston, Dec. 7, 1842. ‘The undersigned, citizens of New England, would alate your Excellency on your safe return to your country, after your falta! services. and energetic proceedings at an important crisis in your distinguished mission ; and respectfully request that you 1 give them and their fellow citizens an opportunity of expressing, personally, the high respect which your public career and private virtues have uniformly inspired. : Returning, as you do, with the approbation of that generous people who were the first, and for a long time the only friends of our fathers, we would propore that the meeting should be at such time as would suit your cen- venience, in Faneuil Hall, the spot associated most nearly with the dangers in which both nations participated, and the place in which, of all others, Americans would desire to welcome her well-deserving sons. Ww e, with sentiments of the highest consideration, your ’s most obediant servants. Sam’l. T. Armstrong, 8. Austin, Jr, David Hen F. Haven, Robert G. A Bradford Sumner, Abbott Lawrence, N. Appleton, John B. Jone Nathaniel Green, Samuel F. Coolidge, A. E. Belknap, Charles G. Green, Isaac Livermore, Thomas Motley, George Parkman William Sturgis, Samuel Dana, Josiah Quincy, Jr. John Lamson, Joseph Tilden, Robert Hooper, Jr. Daniel P, Parker, Charles Hens! Pe O. Thacher, ‘Thaddeus Nichols, Josiah Bradlee, Geo. M. Thacher, Thomas B. Wales, David Sears. ‘To his Excellency Lewis Cass. Boston, Dec. 8, 1542. Gextixmex :—1am greatly obliged to you for your kind letter of yesterday, which I have this moment received.— ‘The estimate you have been pleased to place upon my ser- vices, and the terms in which your opinion is expressed, farnish a testimonial which will be precious to me during is mission, lie. An American Minister, returning from finds this his highest reward in the aj and a native of New Eny , the ancient metropolis of the pilgrims, an: omed as have been, may be proud of his option, Chough he 1s aware he owes it to a too gener- ous appreciation of his services, rather than to any merit of hisown. In asserting, upon a recent occasion, to which you al- Jude, the rights of our country in opposition to a preten: sion which’ was as incompatible with our honor as it woul have proved injurious to our interests, 1 but fulfill- ed a duty imp upon me as the re entative of this Republic, which will watch with jealous solicitude effort to restrain the freedom of the seas, come frem » it may, and be the pretence whatever it may. 1 felt, during the-erisis of that affair, that, however deeply my Tesponsibility was involved,yet I was safely fortified in my difficult position by the conviction thatthe American people weulll never relinquish one of the proudest attri- yates of their independence, nor suffer the sacrifice of any one who might be called upon to defend it. L heartily concur with you in the sentiments you ex- press towards the French nation. I have found in the government and in the people of France, the kindest feelings toward the United States. The interest with which our progress is regarded, commenced at an p: riod of our revolutionary struggle, and was strengt ed by common dangers and exertio It yet coat and will, I trust, long continue. No place could be appropriate to the expression of these sentiments able Hall whe meet yourselves and our fellow with many aproud recollection, and has been the source of many astirring event, An American representative, giving up his trust, and rendering an account of his ste- Might well congratulate himself, if he could land jndged in such a place. And 1 should em- brace with the greatest pleasure the opportunity now of- fore me of presenting myself to my fellow-citizens, were Inot prevented by the necessity of continuing my journey without delay. I have made my arrangements for leay- ing the city to-morrow, and these I cannot change with- out much inconvenience. I beg you, therefore, to accept my excnse for not complying with your request, and at the same time my thanks for the honor it has conferred upon me. ‘With great respect, gentlemen, 1 have the honor to be your obedient servant. LEW. CASS. T. Armstrong, David Henshaw, Robert G. nd others. Weep ann THE He have hurt the pio RALD.—Sorry are we that we noral, and modest feelings of Col. Webb, by publishing a report of Anthony Dey’s case in bankruptcy. Perhaps the gallant Colonel, late escaped from the state prison, may have some feelings of consanguinity, seeing that a full report of his own schedule has not yet been given. Really, really, nothing seems to have any effect on the sense, tact, er judgment of Webb. He yet fancies that his word is law, and his decree a rule of life in mercantile, fashionable, and moral society. He talks of decency and propriety, and yet he brings isto contact in his columns, such language as the “ministers of religion”—-‘‘organ of brothels”— “ Bartholomew's Church” —** Doct. Wainwright”— “ Anthony Dey”—* pews and poudrette”—“ blas- phemy and demoralization,” in every sort and every way. This is shocking to see, when he acts the part of the pious moralist—although it is very elegant janguage for a pardoned state prison bird. Ot the accuracy of the particular references to Rev. Dr. Wainwright we doubt very much. We have koown Dr. Wainwright persenally for several years. Not many weeks ago he called at our office, in re- ference to the Ashburton dinner, and assured us personally that he generally read the New York Herald, and very much admired its talent, eloquence, and comprehensiveness. We are not sure whether he did not add moral usefulness, too, in such an age asthe present. We do not believe, therefore, that Doct. Wainwright ever preached against the Her- ald—nor will we believe it, till we see the fact stated under his own name. The state prison bird of the Courier, on that poim, states what is untrue and unfounded As to the pathetic appeals, in the name of heaven and religion, to the ladies and all othersin New York, not to buy or read the Herald, it will be time enough to gratify such appeals when Webb himself can show a spotless character and a moral reputa- tion. A state prison bird—a bankrapt—a getter up of the fracas that ended in the murder of Cilley—we wonder how he has the assurance to appeal to hea- ven—to talk of morality—to speak of religion. Can he show so honest, so pure, so benevolent, eo just a past life, as we can in N. York, in which we have lived for over twenty years? When he can do this then let him speak. Exvection or tur Revusiican Generar {Commrr- Tee ror 1843.—'This election, by ballot, takes place on Thursday, 22d inst, in all the wards. It will begin at 8 o’clock in the afternoon, and end at 9 o’elock. The contest for this committee will be fanimated and interesting. Its influence in the distribution of offices in the gity, ana in all presidential move ments, will be great and powerful—hence the desire to get on the committee. cg Rhode Island is still in a fever. Why don’t De Brandreth send to that noble little animal a cargo of pills to clear out its constitution? Perhaps Dr. Sherman’s lozenges might have a good effect. Tue Mear Suop: MEN.—The movements on this subject in the Corpo- ration has created a vast deal of attention. The whole state of the case, both before and behind the cur- tain, may be stated in a few words. The facts are these ‘The butchers ot this city number some four or five handred men, respectable, wealthy, influential, and strong politicians. About ninety in a hundred of them are good democrats and true. It is said they are monopolists ; certainly they are opposed to the free and unrestricted sale of meats, except in the public markets. They wield a strong political influ- ence, which is felt in the Common Council. The most of them reside up town, and do their business down town, thus making their influence felt in both the upper and lower wards. So much for the butchers. Asto the Common Council, we believe a decided majority of that body are heartily in favor of licens- ing the meat shops. he Whig members seem ra. ther favorable to that measure. But the leading members of the opposite party, although they are op- posed to monopolies, vet they dare not oppose ninety per cent of good democratic butchers. Look at the facts of the case on Monday evening. It will be seen, in our report of the meeting of the Board of Aldermen, in yesterday’s paper, that the question ef licensing these shops was taken up for final action, and lost by a vote of ten to five, two Aldermen being absent. The friends of the new ordinance, who came up boldly and promptly, and without any backing, or filling, or dodging, were Alderman Jones of the Fifth Ward, Underwood of the Third, Woodhull of the Second, Smith and Bonnell, The first three named supported their votes with very able arguments and much zeal. On the other side, the opponents of the saine measure were, first and foremost, Alderman Leonard of the Ninth Ward, Aldermen Lee, Purdy and West, who took an active part in the opposition; Aldermen Gedney, Balis. Martin, Hatfield, Davies and Cro- lius. It was not a strict party question, although the leading friends of the meat shops were whigs, and the leading opponents were democrats. Alderman Leonard of the Ninth would strike out the mono- poly features of the meat laws, but would still con- fine all sales of meat to the regular public markets. Alderman Woodhull will vote for licensing the meat shops, provided none but butchers be licensed ; as the city charter gives no power to regulate any other business than that of butchers, therefore the Board would have no power over other persons than butchers. As to the practical force,virtue,and effect of the or- dinance passed by the Board of Aldermen, on Mon- day evening, it isa perfect nullity. It leaves every thing just where it was before. It makes the con- dition of neither butchers nor meat shops either better or worse than it was before. The ordinance was taken up in the Board of Assistants last eve- ning and ordered to be printed. It is to be the spe- cial order of the meeting next Tuesday evening, when it will receive a severe overhauling. BANKRUPTCIES, AS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE SociaL Convrrton.—In the city of New York there are pro- bably about two thousand applicants for the benefit ef the bankrupt law. The schedules, containing the necessary description of the affairs of these indivi- duals, are about ten thousand in number, and form a library of the most remarkable and instructive character. In fact, no collection of tomes in the known world, from that in the Vatican to the Bod- leian Library, could compete with this extraordinary assemblage of manuscripts, in point of that matter- of-lact interest which comes home to the bosom and business of every man. In these documents we are presented with a pertect picture—drawn withall the stern fidelity of legal accuracy and precision—of the actual condition of society, the errors, follies, vices, and indiscretions of men—the course and progress of finance, morals and religion. It is indeed difficult to describe the full interest and importance of these most curious of all auto-biogra- phies. What a world of sagacious speculation, and sober reasoning, and painful moralizing, and philo- sophic reflection, is opened up to the thoughtfnl rea- der of one of these magic volumes ! The whole his- tory of a man’s career, with all its bounding hopes, its disappointments, its hypocrisies, its shiftings, its doublings to escape the dreaded exposure, its posi- tive frauds—all this condensed into the formal re- cord of a legal document! In olden timesthe had their illuminated manuscripts, and with wonderfully graphic power did the artist often unfold and illus- trate the story ; but the plain, familiar, and unpictu- resque memorials which occupy such censpicuous place in the bankrupt’s schedule, have more signifi- cant expression than all the cunningly devised works of monkish illuminators They are the most intelli- gible of all marginal references. They do, indeed, expound faithfully the meaning of the text. And the text itself is written with admirable simplicity. We understand it at first sight. It is the story of a life in one brief chapter. Take up volume after volume of this extraordinary library, and we read the same history of a man starting in life, with perhaps good principles, but rapidly becoming involved in the meshes of ill fortune, in consequence of adopting false andruinous notions of business, finance, and domestic economy. He then resorts to one trick and contrivance after another, in order to keep up appearances, and eke out a brief existence of out- ward show. We can thus trace the whole down- ward career, until it ends in open bankruptcy. No doubt many individuals have been ruined without being guilty of criminal expenditure and living be- yond theirmeans. Misfortune, which no prudence or foresight could have prevented, has often laid a well earned fortune in ruins. But in the great ma- jority of cases, the melancholy catastrophe has been produced. by the wilful misconduct of the sufferers themselves. The great mass of these bankrupts have been made so, by their own imprudence, am- bitious projects and want of economy. It is to be hoped that the developments which these records of bankruptcy untold,will exercise a whole- some and salutary effect on all to whose view they are presentea. Let the plain, practical wisdom and genuine philosophy which they teach, sink deep into the minds of all. Let the wise and pra- dent be confirmed, and let the extravagant, fool- ish and ambitious, hear and profit by the warning. Repwoop Fisner’s Scuepute in Bankruptcy.— We give to-day another rich plate of soup from the United States District Court. It is the schedule of the debts and assets ot Redwood Fisher, United States Postmaster, at the office in Wall street. This is probably the most Flemish account of as- sets that we have seen, with the exception of the document of Watson Webb, who was recently par- doned from the state prison. The wonder is how any man could get so deeply in debt—how so many debts could be so contracted all over the world, from New York to Canton, and so little left to show tor it. It surpasses our philosophy. We never could get in debt—not even for $5000, although we would not give our establishment for less than $150,000. One thing isquite funny—it seems that Redwood subscribed $150 to start Noah’s Union newspaper ; but he has not paida cent—and now the note is in the schedule. It is said that the Hon. Caleb Cush- ing subscribed $1000 for the same purpese—and others other sums. If they all paid as Redwood does, poor Noah would come badly off. As it is, we suppose the Union is sick. Ovrengax or ExtitustasM Fur Generar, Cass.— As soon as Governor Bouck shall have given away all offices in his gift, there will be a terrible outbreak in favor of General Cass among the young demo- eracy for the next Presidency. Nine out of ten will be disappointed applicants—none will be appointed but Van Buren men—hence the expected revul- sion. Surrrace in New Hamrsnirt.—Goy, Dorr de- livers an address before the democratic members of the New Hampshire legislature this evening at Con- cord. Itis to be on the affairs of Rhode Island. ae The frigate Columbia, Captain Shubrick, has arrived safely at Rio de Janiero. She left here in July and did not reach her port of destination till October We have received a letter dated on board, Oct. 26th, which we give below. It contains some im- portant information relative to the movements ot the squadron on that station. U. S. sur Conumsia, 4 Rio ve Janeino, Oct. 26, 1812. About six o’clock on the evening of the 23d, we came to anchor in the harbor of Rio, having been absent from the city of New York ninety-eight days. We have been for two months on an allowance of sometimes two but oftener three quarts per man 0! water per day; for the last twenty days we had neither pork, beans, bread, molasses or vinegar, and were on half allowance of Tice, 80 that none ot us, officers or men, had anything to eat but salt junk, rice and cheese All the time we were out we had but one severe gale, and then all hands were “on deck.”” All the officers of the different squadrons on this station were invited to attend a ball last night. | never saw such another ball, not that the ladies were very handsome, but there was a profusion of jewelry. There was one young lady who was ab- solutely covered with diamonds; I heard from Lieutenant that the jewelry on her person was valued at $30,000. While we were on eur passage here trom Port au Praya, a very suspicious leoking brigantine over- hauled us very fast, passed within a cable’s length of us, and went right to windward of us, going dead in the wind’s eye, only asking us our latstude. We could see holes cut for sweeps in her bulwarks, and she had 18 or 20 men on her deck. Before our cap- tain could make up his mind te overhaul her, she was half a mile to windward of us. We cracked on all sail and stood after her; but night coming on we lost her. Well, on coming in here, the first cra‘t that attracted our attention was this very vessel, that had been taken afterwards by an English sloop of war. She proved to have 300 slaves in her hold. She was sold for $11,000. We are now pelntiog the vessel throughout, and as soon as finished, which we expect will be in ten days, we are to proceed to Montevideo in company with the whole squadron, there to demand, for the third time, some money due American residents for property destroyed by mobs incident to the war go- ing on there. “If the money is withheld this tume, serious consequences will easue. From Brazi..—We have just received the fol- lowing letter from Rio de Janeiro. It came by the Isabella, which arrived last Sunday. Where it has been since then is more than we can tell. Last Monday we gave news from Brizil to the 27th of October, which we translated from the Jornol do Commercio. No other paper in this city had a syl- lable. On Tuesday, however, they came out with some, which the captain of the Isabella pronounces incorrect from the beginning to the end. That which we published was the only correct intelli- gence from the South American empire. Rio pe Janeiro, Oct. 26, 1842 "ames Gorpon Bennett, Esq.— P, Dear Six :— i 1 : resuming you have your regular correspondents in this distant land, I will briefly condense the re- marks I originally contemplated making, on which you can rely with confidence. For the state of the markets, I herewith send you a price current and a French paper, which will give some idea—the crops of sugarand coffee are unusually abundant, and flour has a downward tendency, with more than an ample supply of foreign goods. Vessels clearing from all parts find it very difficult to dispose of their cargoes. A brig arrived on Sunday (24th) with a cargo of new flour from Baltimore, and will meet a ready market at £1,176 to £2—I give you the sterling currency. hi % With regard to the political affairs of the country, I have just grounds for stating that some parts are in a very unsettled state—I witnessed the embarka- tion of 4250 soldiers this morning, destined for Rio Grande under the command of Baron Caxias, Ithink that is the name, to quell the revolution al- ready “‘broke out.” The object of so large a body going is to exterminate the malcontents there—they are je eatltd blacks, the most degenerated look- ing fellows I have ever witnessed. From what I see here, Iam pretty well satisfied that our black popu- lation south are well treated. Our ship Delaware and schooner Enterprise have been here some time —the Columbia arrived here 24th ult. 93 days from New York. Freights are dull; England, £2 per ton; New York, 75 a 85 cts. per bag for coffee. I came out here, I might say, as an invalid,'in one of my brother’s ships, “Cobelia,” of Quebec, Canada, with a cargo of masts to the ‘Brazilian government. fam going to Mobile so soon as I see the ship clear- ed from tl lace—‘‘ad interin®’ should anytthing transpire I will write, should Igo on with the ship, my health is the only inducement. I will write you either from Siera Leone, or Calcutta. / Hi. B. M. steamer “Growler,” now here, captured and of course redeemed 1100 slaves last month; 750 of those have been sent to the British 1sles—re- mainder awaiting an opportunity. I make this statement on the authority of one of her midshipmen. ANXIETY amonG THE Bankrurts.—The anxiety among those who are contemplating taking the benefit of the bankrupt law, is increasing to a dis tressing degree, in consequence of their fears that Congress will repeal the law before they will have time to take the benefit of the act. The action of Congress is quite uncertain—it may be repealed sud- denly and without public notice, although we doubt it—at any rate the safest course is to file petitions without even a day’sdelay. Rerorm in THE Crry GoverNmMENT— CLEANING THE Srresrs.—One measure of reform, the market laws, was taken up by the Common Council on Monday evening; another equally important mea- sure, the sweeping of the streets, is made the special order of the extra meeting this evening of the Board of Aldermen. The futile results of the doings of this body on the market laws, give us no very favorable anticipations of their doings on this other measure of reform this evening. The market law, however, was not a strict party question. The matter of sweeping the streets by contract will be. If, there- fore, some prompt and decided measure of reform in this matter is not passed this evening, the fault must lie with a whig administration. Tue vate Samver, Woopworta.—This well- known poet expired the other day at the green age of fifty-eight years. Mr Woodworth was a native of New England, and was born near Plymouth. He lived latterly in this city, and by his genuine worth, unaffected sincerity, and cordial friendship, gained the esteem and affection of many attached friends. Mr. Woodworth was the author of several volumes of songs, comedies, and miscellaneous pieces, and was one of the originators of the “ New York Mirror,” in the year 1823. His poetry pos- sesses a fine tone of healthful sentiment, and ex- hibitsa keen perception of the beautiful and the true. He is one of the most successful of our lyrical poets, and has had many imftators. The celebrated stanzas entitled “The Moss-Covered Bucket,” are characterized by the most touching pathos, and are a fair specimen of Woodworth’s genius Mr. Branam.—The admirers of Braham will be gratified by the announcement that he intends giv- ing another Concert at the Stuyvesant Institute on Thursday evening next. The crowds who have been delighted on former occasions, will of course seek the means of again obtaining the same rare en- joyment, and those who have not yet had an oppor- tunity of hearing Mr. Braham, wiil embrace the one now afforded them. Mr. Brahim will, we per- ceive from the programme, sing several of his most celebrated songs, and his young and talented son, will sing, amongst others, “‘My Boyhood’s Home,” and “ My Sister Dear,” in the execution of which he elicited such deserved applause in the Concerts recently given. §9- Col. Webb says that he did not know whether Mr. Braham was in New York or Kamskatcha. Very likely Mr. B. did not know whether the Colonel was picking oakum at Sing Sing, or else- where. (gq Tue ALpany Aravs has, as yet, said very little or nothiag of General Cass. Art thou sick at heart old silver head ? (cg The Whigs of Massachusetts intend to have Davis Governor whether or no. Count the cost first. (gq Greenoven, the great American sculptor, is at Washington, spending the winter. Steam Sarr Cotumnra.—Next Friday is the day of departure for this steam ship. Her letter bags will close in this city on Thursday afternoon. war tt Ro oe davet> Cupa ano Hare days since, intelligence that the authorities of Cuba tad made a hostile movement against the Island of St.Domingo. A correspondent of the New Orleans Bee, writing from Havana under date of the 26th ult. furnishes the following particulars :— A Spanish schooner, which arrived in our port on the Ith instant, has brought us unexpected and un- fortunate aatelliganen. The Haitians have captured two Spanish ships, from Santander, laden with flour—without, it is said, injuring the crew, who were taken with the prize to St, Domingo. The negroes declare that they were driven to this act of piracy by famine ; and that they were perishing of hunger as the late earthquake had destroyed every thing they possessed. It appears that the blacks were in command of a ship, and numbered from fifty ty men. As soonas the government become cially informed of these events, the armed steam ship Congress was despatched to Bt. Domingo, fol- lowed by the frigate Isabel H. and several smaller vessels. We trust that these prompt measures will prove a decisive result. The journals as usual, say nothing on the subject. Every (ae in this gouahy is enveloped in mystery, and can be learned throug! the on dits of the day. America AND Cuina —It appears by letters trom Canton that the Celestials desire no trouble with America. Commodore Kearney of the U. States ship Constellation, has obtained indemnity for the losses sustained by the Americans in the attack on Canton. The amount claimed was $7,800, but the Chinese have paid $10,000, besides a present of $2000 in teas, &c.—all of which has been placed in the hands of the U. 8. Consul at Macoa. Tue Mas.—According to the recent notice of the Postmaster General, it appears that the New York mail leaves Washington at 9 o’clock at night, and is due in New Yerk at 11 o'clock at night, bringing all the mailfrom the south. There is only one mail a day from the south, instead of two as heretofore. The southern mail leaves New York as usual at 7 o’clock, A. M. As far as we can understand it, this seems to be a bad arrangement. Mexican Navy.—The steam frigate Montezuma, belonging to the Mexican government, from Lon- don for Vera Cruz, touched at St. Thomas about the 22d ult. for coals. She mounts six 32 pounds and a long 9 on a pivot. Navat.—The U. 8. steam frigate Missouri from Vera Cruz and New Orleans, arrived at Pensacola on the 28th ult. Horrmie Weatuer.—All sorts of weather yes- terday—saow, rain, hail and sleet. We believe it to be impossible for more than an inch of snow to fall in this city in any one storm. All day and night the wind blew pretty fresh, much to the in- convenience, if nothing mere, of the mariner on our coast. Sreampoat Accrpents.—More steamers have been snagged and burnt on the western rivers this season than ever before. These accidents occur so fast that we find it difficult to keep the run of the name of the boats. Here isa list of some of the lost :—Rialto, Gen. Pratte, Sciota Belle, Fame, North Bend, Harrisburg, Saratoga, Boston, Gov. Breathill, Pathfinder, Charlotte, Ohio Valley, and Tioga. All these within six weeks. Fire in Cincinnatri.—Webb’s Camphene fac- tory was burnt on the 7th inst. We don’t know thatthe fire originated in the factory, but we do know that the camphene made there is a most dan- gerous article to have about the house, and con- sumers of it cannot be too careful in its use. New York anp Boston Rat. Roap Line via Nor- wicn anp Worcester.—The steamer New Haven, having been detained on aceount of the storm, will leave this morning at 9 o’clock, from Peck Slip, E. R. Pack up your trunks and go. Gov. Gen. or Canapa.—The health of Sir Charles Bagot was improving on the 8th inst. City Intelligence, Starer Sweerinc.—The Board of Aldermen meet this evening to discuss the propriety of having the streets ‘Swept by contract, instead ofthe present mode, and thus abolishing the offices of Street Inspectors of the several wards, and introdweing a system of economy long since desired by the public, to say nothing of the improvement that must follow in the cleanliness of the city. Fine.—The alarm yesterday morning, at one o'clock, proceeded from the burning of a frame dwelling, No. 38 Orange street, the upper part of which was consumed be- fore the fire was extinguished. A Braoar Counts: eR.—A fellow named Edward P. Riley, who says he from Boston, was arrested yes- terday by Constable soeepls for passing a $3, broken bank note of the Jlobe Bank, in payment for a coat to Gilbert Lewis, of 187 Chatham square, which he immediately af- terwards sold for $2 to a man named Harris, afew doors below the first store. On searching him broken bank and counterfeit notes amounting to $23, was found in his pos- session, (as also several memorandums, showing that he had imposed himself on James Boyd anid others, of Mer. chants’ Row, Boston, as a poor man and deserving of cha- rity. Tuar Curoua on the Tombs is being taken down, and it is hoped that the roof will be se covered as to prevent the deluge of those passing through the vestibule into the Court of Sessions. The Colt Committee of the Com- mon Council have not reported, yet on the subject of the burning ofthe cupola, to the diepeaition of that $1000 offered to the sheriffas a bribe. The reason alleged is that the sheriffis confined to his bed from sickness and has not been able to appear before them. We trust that the committee will not forget to give the name of the bell ringer who had —_ of the cupola at the time of tne accident, et A New , name, parentage, place of birth, resi dence and even the fact of its ing born alive, all un- known, was found on Monday Peokne | at the foot of Broome street, East River. Inquest held by the Coroner and buried accordingly. Bankrupt List, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. Horatio Squire, New York, mason. Wm. Turner, New York, physician. Langdon Wilson, New York, clerk. Shourt, New York, mechanic. h M. MeJimsey, New York city. Tobias Boudinot, New York. ‘Thomas Butler, New York. Sing Sing, assistant keeper of the Rushimon G. Hute! Brooklyn, merchant. Elijah Chamberlain, York. Abraham Piatt, Brooklyn, menufacturer. Aaron Chichester, New York, tailor. Joseph Pratt Cooke, New York. Zelotes Wilson, New York, clerk. Charles H. Post, New York, clerk. Henry B. Wil , New York, clerk. J Osborn, Jr. Brooklyn, merchant. Isaac Regna, New York. Cratnam Tneatre.—Stace Manacer’s Benerir. —Mr. Stevens, the indefatigable stage manager of this establishment, offers strong attractions this evening, for his benefit—which must alone fill the house, regardless of the many claims he has upon the patrons of the Chatham, as a worthy gentleman, a popular actor, and as an experienced and able stage manager. The new and excellent drama of “Charles O'Malley,” will be performed forthe first time to-night, together with a great variety of other choice and splendid entertainments. We anticipate a brilliant house. Q@ Circus riding is now the legitimate amusement, andthe Bowery Amphitheatre is the Astley’s of America. ‘There is no such thing any longer as “the Theatre,” or the “old Drury;” the public voice has settled the question of rank among the public amusements of this country, and given the seal of fashion and respectability to the time honored olympic games, they are now represented at the truly national arena of N. A. Howes, in the Bowery. There is an indiscribable enthusiasm and delight in be. holding the chaste and elegant exercises of the young and athletic performers, far above anything that can be wit. nessed at any of the broken down tenpenny theatrical shopsofthe present day. Let those who doubt call and see for themselves, {> Hundreds of ladies, gentlemen and children visited the wonderful little dwarf yesterday at the American Mu- seum. To-day visitors will not only be able to see him, but also witness the :plendid performances of the Lillipu: tian Family, Miss Hood, Mr. Sherman, Celeste, &¢., which comes off at three o'clock. General Tom Thumb, junior, is considerably loss than a pint of cider ; in fact he is just about the size of two cents, At all events, he is the most diminutive specimen of humanity ever heard of—he is a dwarf in miniature—the least of little men—and withal, is active, talkative, intelligent, and as pompous as any ban- tam cock that ever strutted in a barn yard. The little General is the delight of the children—the admiration of the ladies—andia a regular sstonisher to the gentlemen. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. —_—- ‘Washington, (Correspondence of the Herald.) ‘Wasuincron, Monday Night. ¥ormation of the Committees In both Hou- ses—Breaking Ground on the Exchequer System—Disposition of the Abolition Peti- tlons—Gen, Jackson’s Fine. Congress commenced to-day the regular business of the session, although very little was done. As soon as the House of Representatives was cal- led to order, Mr. Apams rose and renewed his mo- tion to rescind the 2lst rule. Mr. Cost Jounson moved to lay the motion on the table, and his reso- tution was carried ; so the question of abolition pe- tutions is disposed of for the session. The Clerk announced the various Committees. House Commirrexs. eon Elections—Messrs. Halstead of N.J., Blair jarton of N. J, Borden of Mass., Cravens of In- Gamble of Ga., Turney of Tenn., Houston of Ala., lds of Illinois. js and Means—Messrs. Fillmore of N. Y., Botts of Va., Mason of Ohio, Wallace, Ind, Marshall of Ky , J. R. Ingersoll, Penn,, John W. Jones, Va., Atherton, .F H. Pickens, 8. C. Commerce—Messrs. Kennedy, of Md., Winthrop, of Mass., Toland, Penn., Childs, Barns N.C., Ran- dall, Maine, Andrews, Ohio, Williams, Conn., Ferris, N. y. Public Lands—Messrs. Morrow, Ohio, Casey, {llinois, Smith, Conn,, Gentry, Tenn., Bronson, Me., Howard, Mich., Brewster, N. Y., Chapman, Ala., Thompson, Miss. Post Office and Rail Roads—Messrs- Briggs, Joseph L. Williams, Wm. Russell, Brockway, Owsley, Hopkins, Andrew Kennedy, John G. hay Plumer. Vesa Sse lumbi fessrs. Underwood, Summers, Alexander Randall, Powell, Richard W. Thompson, Hun: and Dawson. i jessrs. Giddings, Cowen, Osborne, Tomlin- son, Warren, eras ani Bites Medeit Agriculture.— Messrs, * Del ,» Ridgway, Simonton, Gustine, Doig, Shaw, John Edwards, Pat Rey: We and Has- tings. evolutionary Claims—Messrs. Hall, P. G. Goode, Trip- lett, Thos. J, Campbell, Maynard, Washington, James, Parmenter, and W. ©, Goode RUE Se Millit. rairs—Musrs.Stanley,Pen: J ia, Wm B. Canoes Gealely, Wane O. Butler, Sumter, Miller and T. Mason. Militia—Messrs. Keim, Coles, Ward, Boyd, Mark A.Coo- per, Reding, Alfred Marshall, Sweney, and Snyder. Naval Affairs—Messrs. Wise, Calhoun, John C, Clark, Burnell, Fessenden, Rhett, Mallory, Clifford, and Wood. Public Expenditures—Messrs. Linn, Hudson, Morgan, Van Renselaer, James W. Russell, Mitchell, Mark A. Cooper, Clinton, and Littlefield. Mewifectores:-Monsre. Saltonstall, Ti thast, Ran- we Slade, Hunt, Henry, Allen, Gilmer, and P. C. Cald- well. Private Land Claims—Messrs. Moore, John Young, W. C. Johnson, Cave Johnson, Birdseye, Payne, R. D. Davis, is. Indian Affairs—Mesars. James Cooper, Chittenden, W. Batler, Rencher, Joseph L. White, Watterson, Weller, John C. Edwards, and Gwin. Judiciary—Messrs, Barnard, of N. ¥., Trumbull, of Conn , Pearce, Md., Brown, Tenn., Davis, Ky., Charles J. Ingersoll, Pa., Roosevelt, N. Y., Saunders, N.C. Foreign Relations—Messrs. J.Q Adams, Ci ing, Ev- crett, of Vt, Granger, of N. ¥., E. D. Merriweather, of La., A.Holmes, of § C., H. Sheppard, Caruthers, of Tenn., A. H. Stuart, of Va. Territories.—Messrs. Pope, Chemaphen H. Williams, Gates, Isaac D. Jones, Green W. Caldwell, Hays, Dean, ChaMes A. Floyd, and Black. Revolutionary Pensions. lessrs. Taliaferro, Rodney, Staley N. Clarke, Mathiot, Babcock, Mathews, Fornance, and Wm. Smith. Baker, Invalid Pensions.—Messrs. Morris, Aycrigg, snd Augustus Gordon, Stratton, Read, Doan, Sanford, Young. Roads and Canals.—Messrs. McKennan, Lane, John B. } Thompson, W. W. Irwin, Sprigg, Mattocks, Steenrod, Daniel and Riggs. Patents.—Messrs. R. McClellan, Cranston, Gerry, Ram~ sey and Arrington. Public Buildings and Grounds—Messrs. Boardman, Ward, Cranston, Browne, and Sumter, Revisal and Unfinished Business—Messre. Eastman, Beeson, C. A. Floyd, Jack, and Mattocks. Accounts—Mesars. Marchand, Yorke, Carry, Staley N- Clarke, and Joseph L. Williams. Mileage—Messrs. T. W. Williams, John C. Edwards, Westbrook, Egbert, aud Black. Pensions-—Mr. Pope, of Ky., Chairman. ae following committees of the last session hold over for this :— Expveoditures in the State Departmeut—Messrs. Van. Buren. Hudson, Oliver, Brockway, and one vacancy. Expenditures’ of the’ Treasury Department—Messrs. A. Lawrence Foster, Samson Mason, Patridge, Isaac D. Jones, and James Irvin, Expenditures in the War Department—Messrs. McKay, Reynolds, Birdseye, Newhard, and Gamble. Expenditures in the Navy Departmeut—Messrs. York, Simonton, Borden, eee ler Le ¥, Stuart, and bey Expenditures in the Post' Office Department-—Messrs. Lowell, Morgen Woekiugton, Sed and Lane. Expenditures on the Public Buildings—Messra.£Cave. Johnson, Gates, Bldlack, Stokely, and Houck. Sevect Committers. , Nationnl! —Mesers. Samson Mason, King, Ran- oe. Mallory, Hunt, Keim, Parmenter, and Cuv johnson. Natioual Printing Office—Mesers, Wise, Everett, Sam- son Mason, and Black. Mr. Fitumere then moved to refer the various parts of the President’s Message to the usual Com- mittees. Mr. Cusuine moved to refer so much of it as related to the Exchequer System to the Commit- tee of the Whole on the State of the Union, in or- der that the question might be fairly met and dis- posed of speedily; and also that the House in that way might dispose of the former bill proposed by the Secretary of the Treasury nearly a year since ; the plan proposed by the President being materially the same. Mr. Pickens said he wished to give the Pre- sident and his measure a fair hearing, and he should vote for Mr. Cushing’s motion. Cuartes J. Ineersort asked Mr. Cushing if the two plans were materially the same. A Memner—Dun’t push the fellow too hard, In- gersoll. Mr. Cusninc—They are substantially the same, with the xception of the issue of $3 of paper for $1 of specie and the exchange feature. Severat Wiia Mempers.—Oh! oh ! oh! (Great laughter, noise, confusion, talking, and the going out of several members to get a drink.) Mr.Borrts rose and opposed the motion,as coming from the President. He was disposed to mistrust every thing that came from that quarter. (Cries of oh! ‘and laughter.) _ Mr. IncERsout, said he gould not vote forthe Ex- chequer system under any circumstances. fle was opposed to any Treasury plan that might originate with the Executive. It was high time the House resumed its powers, and originated a plan of its own. A Wuie Memper—That’s devilish good whig- gery! ‘Ancrnis Wuic Memper.—Good whig doctrines, Ingersoll, and no mistake. 4 Sries of “ Question,” “ Question,” “‘ Humbug,” “Go on,” “ Order,” “ Chair.” ‘ Mr. Hotes, of South Carolina, thought this was a question of so much moment that it ought to be deterred, that all the learning and talent of the House might be brought to bear upon it. Mr. Cosr Jonson thought favorably of the Ex- chequer plan, and was desirous of early action on the subject. He would vote for Cushing’s motion that something might be done speedily for the good of the whole country, and not a mere party. Mr. Evererr moved a reference to the Commit- tee on Ways and Means, with instructions to report the former Exchequer Bill. : , Mr. Wise sustained Mr. Cushing’s motion. He wished early action on the subject, and wanted gentlemen to show their hand, and meet the ques- tion fairly. Gentlemen seemed all at ence to have waked up to a sense of the importance of the Ex- chequer em. He wished to test their sincerity. Mr. M’Kennan thought the House ought to pro- ceed to other business, and not waste their time in idle discussion. (Cries of ‘‘ Good,” “Oh,” “Ah,” Mo eal “Question,” and more going out to rink.) ' Some member from New York State read a long speech of John Bell’s from abook. Mr. Trxi1nGnast thought there was no use of any reference at all. “ The ayes and noes were taken on Mr. Cushing’s motion to refer the Exchequer system to a Commit- tee of the Whole:— Ayes... Lost BY vc seeseeeeeggereses 6 This was aimee purely @ whig vote; Boyd, of Kentucky, and Turner, of Tennessee, (locofocos,) voted against it. " : then requested to withdraw his "Me. Beret orale , and it was lost ; noes, 106 ; aves, Fillmore’s motion to refer the Exchequer rt of the message to the committee of Ways and feans, was then pat and carried. ‘The several parts of the message were then refer- red to the appropriate committees. Mr. Inwry, of Pa., moved to refer the part relating to Gen. Jackson’s fine, to the Committee of the . 03 & a ae IE. OCR ne | A rambling debate then took place about that part of the message relative to the internal improvement of the West and its waters, pending which the House adjourned, because it was dinner time. Ix Sexare.—The Senate was in session about twenty-five minutes. The various committees were ‘pointed. Sexate Commerti Committee on Foreign Relation: rien, Buchanan, Tallmadge and Choate. Finance—Messrs, Evans, Graham, Woodbury, Berrien and Crittenden. Manufactures—Messrs. {Simmons,#Archer, Miller, Bu- chanan and Morehead. Agriculture—Messrs. gLinn,!Crafts, Bates, Smith of Conn. and Sturgeon. Military Affairs—Messrs. Crittenden, Huntington, Mer- fenton and Wilcox. Militia—Messrs. Barrow, Fulton, Smith of Ind., Wil- jiams and McRoberts. Naval Affairs—Messrs. Bayard, Barrow, Williams. Choate and Graham. Public Lands—Messrs.)Smith of Ind., Tallmadge, Walk- er, Huntington and Conrad. Privale Land Claims—Messrs. Henderson, Linn, Tap- ‘ulton and Sprague. Messrs. White, Mosehead, Sevier, t fenton. Claims —Messrs, Grahom, Wright, Woodbury, Wood- bridge and Phelps. Revoluti Claims—Messrs. Phelps, Williams, Clay- ton, Smith of Conn., and Allen. diciary—Messrs. Berrien, Clayton, Dayton, Walker and Kerr. Post Office and Post Roads—Mesars. Merrick, Simmons, McRoberts, Conrad and Miller. ‘ Roads and Canals —Messrs. Porter, White, Young, King and Cuthbert. ‘“ Reniene--Miaers. Bates, Phelps, Bagby, Allen and jevier. District if, Columbia—Mesars. Miller, Bayard, King, Kerr and Young. ‘Patent Office—Messrs. Kerr, Porter, Hen- dereons Wea lerson, Wilcox and Sturgeon. Ratrenchment Mears. Morehead, Graham, Miller, Ful- ton and ‘pra ue. Public idings—Mesers. Fulton and Evans. aacion aan Expenses—Mesars. Tappan, White and Por- Printing—Messrs. Claytor, Willi ind Sprague. Enrolled Bille Momo ‘Sprague and Williams: Engrossed Bills— Messrs. Conrad, Bagby and Stur- geon. ibrary—Messra. Woodbridge, T: and Choate. In announcing the Committees the President stated that the Chairman ofthe Committee on Foreign Relations had been ehi at his own request, and for reasons which seemed sat tothe chair Several petitions were presented against a repeal of the bankrupt law, and the Senate adjourned. This was the business of the day; but it t plainly whet I said in a_ former letter, that the Ex: chequer plan, as proposed by the President, will not be ae this session. A majerity of the whigs will go for it at last, with some modifications, but the ultra Clay clique, and nearly all the locofocos, will vote against itand kill it. The bankrupt law may be considered as repealed. _ The President’s healt: is much better. Mr. Wire is looking very, very sick. ‘odisco was in the house looking remarka- . He gives a soiree soon, at which Signor el will be present. i Signor Nagel’s first concert on Wednesday bids fair to be a very brilliant one. . Hackett’s last appearance here, and benefit to- night, drew a ieee full and fashionable house. Dan Jackson is here looking after Indian contracts. Redwood Fisher’s “friend George” has bro on a barrel of apples as a present to somebody. _ Hon. Thomas F. Marshall has arrived,looking re- markably well. The city is frightfully dull. Baltimore. [Correspondence of the Herald. } Baurmore, Dec. 11, 1842. J, G. Benner, Esq.— Dear Sire— About half past six o’clock this morning, a fire was discovered in atailor’s shop on the corner of Exchange alley and Pratt street, and so rapid was its progress that it consumed four large warehouses before it wassubdued. The fire was first discover- ed by Mr. Samuel Sindale, a young man in the em- ploy of Davey Smuli, whose shop is adjoining the fire. Sindale immediately broke open the door,and indoing this he awoke Mr. John Moody, tobacco- nist, who lived in the same house. Mr. Moody had hardly time to rescue his wife and children, by means of a ladder, before his house was entirely in flames. As for himself, he did not save éven a coat. The next house to this was occupied by Mr. Gillett asa tea warehouse. This house was very much in- jured by the fire, buta mh Gee of tea was re moved in time to save it. The next house to this is on the corner of Gay and Pratt streets, and is occu- pied by Mr. Fenby as a feed and general produce store. This house most luckily, was not injured in the least by the fire, the damage by water is very trifling. The fire there changed its course up Gay street, and destroyed a three story warehouse occupied | by Hugh Boyle, and the next house above, occupied by Thomas Wilson. Mr. Fenby’s store was between the fire on both streets, and escaped unscathed. The loss of Mr. Moedy is bly well. N ALPHA. robably the greatest; he had insurance on is stock in the Merchants’, his furniture was insured in the Firemen’s. Most of the houses and goods injured were insured to some amount, but not sufficient to cover the ‘firemen did their best 10 Subdue the flames, bat we think they came with rather less speed than they generally do. There is nothing stirring in Baltimore in the w: of incideht or business. A- great many of our ci zens have walked out to see the fire, which is al- ways the case here after a large one. The Friendship Fire Company give a ball to night the proceeds to be given to the window of one o! their late members. I observed in your paper of Friday, an article on new fashioned morality, honesty, &c. which coin- cided so fully with my own views of the subject, that I am induced to speak of it. Your notions of itinerant lecturers are good—as to these lectures, take “them for all in all,” they are a pretty con- siderable humbug—only imagine a man lang to a parcel of counter-hoppers on the romance of sel- ling tape, until they all imagine themself heroes.— Shocking, positively shocking. Gammon. Alexander found Gulity of Manslaughter. (Correspondence of the Herald.) PHILADELPHIA, i Quarter to 5 o’clock, Tuesday. Dear Bennert— Contrary to the expectations of every one, the jury in the case of Milton J. Alexander, for the mur- der of the broker, Noah Lougee, in July last, re- turned into Court, at half past fonr o’clock this af- ternoon, with a verdict—guilty of manslaughter.— It seems that eleven of the jury were in favor of acquitting the prisoner on the ground of insanity— but the twelfth was opposed to this; and, after thirty hours of consultation,they compromised; and the jury are to go in a body to Harrisburg, and in- tercede with Governor Porter for a pardon. Thave not time to say more, as the Jine is about’ to leave. Domestic Markets, Baxtimone, Dec. 12—Beef Cattle at the scales this morn- ing embraced about 550 head, of which 400 were taken by the butchers and packers at $1 75 to $2 37} per 100 Ibs. on the hoof, which is equal to $3 50a $4 75 net, asin quality. Sales of Howard street Flour, of good uniform brand have been made from store to-day to the extent of about 500 barrels at $4 15. Good mixed brands have been sold at $4 12}. The demand is not active. is about $4 Wheat comes in very prime Maryland reds at 85 a 90 cents, as in quality. Sales of Corn at 40a 41 cents for both white ore ai Sales of ee Rye at 47 cents, and of a ats at 23.0 24 cents. ‘AcsCincinnati, ‘on the 8th, the prices of hogs ranged from $1 50 to $2. SHOE sk, Goldsmith, Barba- ance, N ae ald, P, , Heit ate Soe Yt v Ys, a fanchester, NYork. 81d Cleopa- Exnwere Tee Uveline, do. ee t Ann, Berbice; Bunker Hill, ny Aun D ‘Gen Sort, ‘dos James ¥ 4 yom turks Island” Cid Salem, ‘est Indies; Tangier, do. * E Cid Rebecca U Fi J ohtaon W I ‘alag arr uh, Washington, Dye, fo Wt i = yaheavy wale, during which lost | |, spreng main- _— with rigging and sails attect ‘ General Record. Sewn Marri, Robinson, of and from Philadelphia for N. pat into Delaware, Breakwater ath i im ten, ha d heavy weather about 20th ult. off Barnegat, sad sonpowrkat dadctmod fe bat nazice-cote shen of orovistaes. having had nothing but bread and waver for some days. was refitting on the 10th. © main mst, Foreign Ports. Saameg, Noy 19=!n port, Julia Telfair, Burns, only Ameri can vessel, Demerana, Nov It—Arr Frances Ann, Kimball, NYork.— ‘Sid Somerset, Williams, do. Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Ulshoeffer. Dec. 13.—W. B, Jacobs vs. Bartholomew Blanco.—This wasan action to recover anaes in the case of the ed upsetting of a wagon, in which plaintiff and his wile Beptersbers in consequence ct & hago of rabbich aeur 0 in juence a ral near —— a ee of Dover = ‘re The com severe! jured. PBureand Benet for the Miaintitt tre Anthon for de. jant. bene teh Inglis» oi eometags Ga Thejory brought | eee seat some J @, it in aseal this mensdilg fr he dehadiats Arrivals. Howanp’s —There were about twenty-five arrivals at this house yesterday, espe Apher were ex-Governor Marey from Albany, whe apend a in the city, Judge Ogden, from Elmira, and J Pilsemend, from Cherry Valley. , ’s.—Among the nameson the books at this house yénoniay Ponctthe amen Bancroft, Esqr., the his torian, and former Collector of Am day, were Lieut. C. Porter of Newport, disabled sailors and Dr. ho came on with a detachment of the of the Vandalia, now lying at Newport.