The New York Herald Newspaper, December 16, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Frid Tus Weexty Hematp, to be published to- morr, will contain all the recent articles on the Cass movement—also the abstracts of the curious cs s in Bankruptey, recently reported from the pe- titions of Anthony Dey, Arthur Tappan and Red- wood Fisher, as they are on file in the U. 8, Court of this district In refation to any further reports of cases in Bank- ’, » ascertained, on unquestionable au- mad Judges of the United States, al- though they can give nojudicial opinion on the pro- priety or legality of these reports, until such a ques- tion be formally presented before them, yet we le formally, that there exists no legal objec- tions to publication of correct and faithful ab- stracts of these petitions, as they are filed in the archives of the Court < Our course in this important matter being sanec- oned by law, rdent, and usage, we shall now ir leisure, and publish the most impor- » abstracts for the benefit and informa- | and trading community, as » enlighten Congress in their action on the rvankruptlaw. The Urited States Court for ris district, will interpose no obstacle or objection. expected of these liberal and ed Judges of one of the highest courts in the country omme ust what we From Washington, accounts from Washington are of a ing character. Some original and cu- ous movements are contemplated in the Cabinet, nd John C. Spencer will cut a very conspicuous and by rrangements contemplated at the close of he last session, relative to the re-organization of The friends of Yar pr very intere: figure, by All th are entirely changed. resident are divided in three sets—the extreme le extreme right, and the centre—better known in French revolutionary history as extreme g ec, extreme droit, and the plain. Mr. Wise oc- 4 —Mr. Botts (don’t laugh, for Mr. Botts’ Captain .Tyler, instead of heading apies th -ond—and John C. Spencer the last Ir. Cushing, who had arranged his depart- he left Washington last summer, and selected his chief clerk, occupies the in also, and is a capital man to meet Mr. Web. quiet for six cies of the gentle gales. very silent and come. He is cooking chowder for Mr. Webster is an original gra- formation—or rather a geological boulder, he storm of the last election, left high and nonths to next year New York is the Paris of the Union. Here begin all the movements in politics, religion, morals, thea- tricals, philosophy, fashion or dress, Our political clubs and committees—our philosophers and actors —our preachers and milliners, set the fashions for the wide republic. General Cass has just made a sojourn among us for a few days, and already every element of political agitation is alive and effer- vescing like a freshibottle of champagne. As an evidence of this, let us give a tew facts. First in order comes the Tammany Society, whose bulletin is just issued as follows :— Tammany Socrery, or Corumptan Orper. Sachems : A meeting of the Grand Council of Tamma- ny Society, or Columbian Order, will be held in the Coun- cil Chamber of the Great Wigwam, on Friday evening next, at half an hour after the setting of the sun. Punc- tual attendance is requested. Business of importance will be laid before the Council. By order of the Father, JAS. J. M. VALENTINE, Scribe, Manhattan, Season of Snow—Twelfth Moon, Year of Discovery %50—-of Independence 66—of the Institu- tion 56. ‘The Grand Sachem in calling the particular attention of the society to the above notice, begs leave to express the hope that a universal attendance of the members will take piace on that evening. Persons who have been elected members, but not ii ted, are requested to be present at an early hour. Those who proposed them to the Society are requested to give the proper notification. ROBERT B. BOYD, Grand Sachem. New York, December 14, 1842. This is the original, superintending central club of the democratic party, that owns Tammany Hall, and decides upon all tenants, leases, and committees. The prodigious excitement caused by General Cass has waked up this body of sachems to the impor- tance of the occasion. Mr. Van Buren is in danger —hence this eall. ‘The next bulletin comes from the Republican General Committee of 1842, tor the purpose of call- ing the Wards together en the day designated to elect a new committee for 1843, Itis as follows :— Democratic Rervstrcan Generar Comanrrer. Og Ata meeting ofthe Democratic Republican Gene val Committee held at Tammany Hall, on Saturday even} ing, December 10th,the following resolution was adopted: ‘esolved, That the Democratic Republican Electors of the city and county of New York, friendly to regular no- minations, be requested to assemble in their respective Wards on Thursday, the 22d of December, from 1 to 8 0’- clock P. M., to elect by ballot three delegates to the Gene- ral Committee, and also a Ward Committee for the ensuing year ; and that they meet at the following places :— ist Ward. Such place as the Ward Committee shall de- signate, 2d Ward. Second Ward Hotel. 3d Ward. Bunn’s,199 Washington street. 4th Ward. Shakspeare, William, corner of Duane st. oth Ward. Such place as the Ward Committee shall de- signate 6th Ward. Dunn’s Sixth Ward Hotel. 7th Ward. Old Democratic Head Quarterr. 8th Ward. Davis’s Long Room, 168} Spring street. 9th Ward, Jetterson Hail, Hudson, corner Charl 10th Ward. Military Hall, Grand, corner Ludlow 11th Ward. Waring’s Democratic Head Quarters. 12th Ward. Such place as the Ward Committee shall de- dry inthe cabinet, contrary to all expectation, and, rough in every body’s way, perfectly immoveable Ww, excey deep boring and plenty of powder. way may ke exploded, but in no’other way. But who will undertake to do it? lhe first movement in Congress, which has been scribed by our reporter, in yester- y’s paper, is the index tothe game of the winter— « chip that shows how the current sets, s, a particular friend of the President’s, s to explode John ©. Spencer, out of pure tothe Captain. This is the hardest explosion heeverundertook. JohnC. Spencer is the man in ron mask—all soul, muscle and brains—not a { superfluous flesh and troublesome compunc- visitings of conscience, can be found about 1. He can work twice as hard—twice aslong— 1 dig twice as deep as John M. Botts, and will finish him before three months. We were the first t at John C. Spencer was the master-spirit of nistration—and if he does not give physic ve to the whigs before the session closes, then are we 1 ian ph in and out of Congress, luring the present session, will contain t and most graphic reports. Our reporter is a. uerreotyve school in his profession, educa- ted by us in his line, and will give nens ef graphic, daguerreotype reporting that rpassed in any counuy. Read his re- port of the first flare-up in the House, in yesterday’s paper It complete daguerreotype representa- tion of a debate—the reader imagining that he sees and hears cach particular speaker as he comes up in the drama, and goes off at the side wings. Look out rich treats in the Herald. Tue Cunvron Revosrrionary Papers. — We have reecived a fresh batch of these interesting pa- om Col. Beekman of Flatbush, which, in the ral manner, he has permitted us to select trom his seventeen rwnks of the Clinton papers. We ilse received from a valued frend in Boston, copy of a reported debate in Congress, which ce in 1817, in which we find a speech of imadge, who corroborates and proves the accuracy of every inference and statement we nade relative to the captors of Major André, on the published Smith’s trial. A few days ago, this statement in relation to the t published m the Herald, was denied in journal, and accompanied with a { mean and unfounded imputations on |, Beekman’s motives in giving us those papers for publication. Nothing could be more unmanly than any ettack on the character, motives, and pur- vses of that highly respectable gentleman. But we iderstand the motives and purposes of the attack, and shall expose the whole in a day or two, as soon is we shall have had time to prepare the next as- sortment for our columns. Col. Beekman has the lls of the revolutionary army in his possession, ing a part of these valuable papers, and as vouch- rs and evidence in revolutionary pensions, they are worth probably $200,000 or over. Yet such evi- Col. B. bas frequently furnished gratuitously laiments, and in one case to establish the Lloyd im, we think it was, his liberality was the means covering nearly $10,000, without a cent of re- uneration to him for the trouble he took toaccom- A conten t number ay dene! By Monday we shall be ready to publish a very irions- batch of these valuable documents. Irs Government ann Peorte.—On Sun- t a communication appeared in our paper, advertising head, which contained im- proper refleetions on the Governnor and author- 4 the Island of Cuba, and which never shy have been allowed to appear in the Her- it been seen by us. The clerk attach, sblication office, received it at the desk ment, and unwittingly published it in g columns. We have the best rea. “lieving that the allegations contained in that article are entirely wrong. The Governor and authorities at Cuba are entitled to every degree o respect from Americans, and although their institu- tions and laws are different from ours, yet it belongs to themselyes to change and modify them as they sons for RerGe oR THR Hovskiess.—There are many urgent calls at present on the city authorities, for the provision of some refuge for the houseless poor, who cannot obtain shelter during the night. An immense number of poor wretches are wandering about the city, utterly destitute, and who cannot possibly obtain the cover of a roof. Why can- not asimilar place to that adopted in London, Bir- mingham, Glasgow, and other cities in Europe, be put into operation here? The expense is a mere trifle. A large room is provided, in various dis triets of the city, well warmed, and having benches on which those who seek the shelter can repose during the nignt—each person, on entering, is sup- plied with a pound of bread, and in the morning with sume quaatity. A sufficient number of officers o preserve good order are stationed at the receiving ses, and no intoxicated persons are admitted. te apartment for females should be attach- » each place of refuge. We do trust that some un will be immediately adopted. Many mis- creatures would be thus saved from suffering, Jeath. the signate. 13th Ward. Grogan’s, 6 Sheriff street. 14th Ward. Fourteenth Ward Ho‘el. 16th Ward. Richards’, Wayerly place,corner MeDougal reet. 16th Ward. Such place as the Ward Committee shall de- signate, 17th Ward. Hermitage Hall, Houston, corner Allen st. fa us ELIJAH F. PURDY, Chairman. Lament Gui0N, i Tastes Be Nichrotaon, § Secretaries For the preponderance in the new committee a most prodigious effort will be made. The friends of General Cass, John C. Calhoun, and all others are to be eut-voted and out-numbered by the friends of Mr. Van Buren. This committee is one of the big brandy and water wheels in the great machine shop of the democratic party, constructed for the purpose of manufacturing Presidents of the United States out of the best of raw materials. For the last year Ehjah F. Purdy has been the superinten- dent of the wheel—letting off and on the water, and a most sagacious, cool, and admirable one he has been. His machinery has worked with great sweetness and precision. On Thursday next, be- tween the hours of Land 8 o'clock, the election will be held for a new wheel, and a dreadful rush will be made by the friends of Mr. Van Burea to carry the whole, against Cass, Calhoun, or any other antagonist. But these are not all the machinery of the demo- cratic party. After the last election, a new commit- tee called the “ Democratic Committee of Public Safety” was organised, an account of which will be found as follows :— James G. Benner r:— Dear Stn:— Ihave noticed for several days past in your paper, arti- cles calculated to do great injustice to the pure portion of the democratic party. Yuu state that the views, wishes, &c. of the democratic party will,be breathed through the General Committee, which is next week to be appointed, to meet at Petineny Hall. You also speak of the different associations whic! will have a greater or less influence for the next year, and among ail you do not speak of the real influence which must pervade in the democratic party. I mean that influ- ence which will speak through the “Democratic General Committee of Safety.” This committee was formed im. mediately after the late election with a view of promoting the best objects and interests of the party, and cement in ire strength of every honest Jeffersonian. ‘et, consists of 86 Lasrgemy but I under- meeting, which is on Friday night the committee will be incremed to next ten ing a total of 175 members, whose duty ry movement that is going on in this cit liest moment apply the proper cor- rective to jad that may be made against the fu tare suceess of the ( wrt democratic party This Democratic Committee of Safety their week- ly meetings at present at Heany’s Long Room, Prince street, but it is the intention of the committee, together with several other influential and wealthy members of the demecratic party, to erect early next spring one of the largest edifices in the United States, as their head quarters. It is to be located in the 14th Ward, on the McKnight es- tate, that being the centre of the city, and, therefore, the most proper p! for the democratic head aa) The building is te be 50 feet front, by 130 feet deep. A large rtion of the stock is now takan, and the plan and speci- Reation are in the hands of the architect. Early inthe spring (as soon as the frost is out of the Rround) the corner stone will be laid, and building named ‘The Temple of Democracy.” It is expected the northern Congressme: on their return from Washington in March, willbe pi sent at the celebration. There is much for this committee to do during the pre- sent winter—they have to Jay ont the landmarks of the party—they have to decide whether the nominating com- mittees, the county meetings, or the ward meetings are to be the beacons to direct the party—they have to put at rest and break up the distinction which has been drawn be- tween the native and adopted citizens. It is well known thal out of the 21,000 democratic electors in this city, 9,500 ofthem are adopted citizens,and at least 8000 of the natives will cheerfully join them in the purely democratic act ‘ich they are now carryingout. Tammany Hall is en- tirely too tar down town for the head quarters. The lease of the old building expires next spring, and doubtless Mr. Howard will separate it by taking his half, which fronts on Frankfort street, to himself, and let the old corner pass as a respectable little porter hense. Asa proot of the pure republican principles which ex. e D-mocratic General Committee of Safet, with enclose you a few of the resolutions pi of the ward meetings, at which time tie commit appointed. The sachems and hunkers have had their day. [The resolutions hereafter.} Aras. This is a new organization, and indicates that great trouble is ahead, not only in this city, but throughout the country. A separate organization of the democratic party—under a new head, and meet- ing at a new hall, will remove the “ sceptre from Judah,” if it does not produce greater disorders. — Since the arrival of General Cass, all these commit- tees, clubs, cligues, have been inthe highest state of activity—and developed a most extraordinary state of alarm. This has been heightened by the vast patronage which is to be distributed next month by Governor Bouck, including also changes to be made in the Custom House by the President. Such is the state of confusion and alarm—the sin- gular excitement pervading the democratic party, relative to the spoils and the Presidency, that Mr. Van Buren himself intends to abandon Kinderhook, and to take up his residence at Albany during the whole of next month, so as to superintend the movements in that quarter. We also learn that none will be appointed to office by Governor Bouck but the trusty and well tried friends of Mr. Van Buren, and ready to go for his restoration to the White House, per fas aut nefas. The next legislature will also be induced to come out before their adjournment—and to place Mr. Van Buren’s name before the country as a Presidential candidate at once, This movement, it is supposed, will for ever settle the influence of Cass and Calhoun in the National Convention. In the meantime, the friends of both Cass and Calhoun are organizing here. There is a “Free ‘Trade Association” already in existence, its Presi- dent or Seeretary being F. Birdsall, Esq. This is in favor of John C. Calhoun, and itnumbers already seven hundred members, and over, They take ground against the tariff, and im favor of John C. Calhoun for the Presidency. General Cass? friends are also beginning to organize, and to extend their movements throughout New York, New England, Pennsylvania, and the great West. ‘Thus far these matters have been developed. In a few weeks or months, they will ripen and bring forth rich fruit for somebody. Wait and see. Conaress—Busixess —Prestpent Maxina.—Con- gress has naw been in session nearly two weeks,and asyet hardly a beginning has been made to business ofany kind. The principal questions of discussion will be—Ist. the Exchequer Scheme; 2nd. the Re- peal of the Bankrupt Law; 3d. the Appropriations on the British Treaty; 4th. the Tariff perchance, and the Warehousing System for certain. Many ethers may spring up, but these will be the principal topics of debate. Now, what will be done by this Congress? It closes on the 4th ef March next, and they must work hard, if they expect to execute any thing of public utility. At present the probabilities are in fuvor of a repeal of the Bankrupt Law, provided the President don’t veto the repeal—against the es- tablishment of an Exchequer Scheme—and in favor of a Warehousing System. The great business of the session, however, wil! be*President-making, and to advanee the chances of various candidates, all other measures will be shaped. These condidates are Clay, the sole candi- date of the whig party—an@ Cass, Calhoun and Van Buren, the rival candidates of the democratie party. For the latter there will be a great contest—but what the result of these elements may be, no one can tell. One thing is certain, that the contest for the Presi- { dency, is always the great topic of the day—all other | movement, laws, measures, or intrigues, bend to this one great object. One good effect always springs from it— it gives a unity of effort and thought tothe whole country, which nothing else could give. The contests in imperial Rome for the purple was the means of keeping that empire together for cen- turies. The office of emperor was the highest of the State—the concentration of power—the great centre of attraction—and all aspiring spirits of the Republic looked to that point alone as the goal of their ambition. Such is the operation of the election of Presidentin this country. It gives more unity to the republic than all the constitutionsin the world. Canava.—Ouradvices from Toronto are to the 7th, from Montreal to the 9th, and from Quebec to the 6th inst. Sir Charles Bagot was still in a precarious condi- tion. Little hope was entertained of his recovery. The death of the present Governor General will be deeply deplored, for his administration has been marked for great liberality. It is expected in Ca- nada that Lord Elliott will succeed him. Navigation throughout the provinces had become suspended. Texas anv Mextco.—It appears likely that in the attempt of Mexico to take possesion of Texas and Yucatan, she will lose both. When we last heard from Campeachy, the Yuca- tecos, the New Englanders of Mexico, had com- pletely beaten the Mexican forces in one pitched bat- son to believe, from information obtained from the most respectable sources, that the statements of *he ‘Courier and Enquirer” relative to the sermon of Dr. Wainwright, so far asthey had reference to the “Terald,” were altogether fabrications The Doctor directed his censures against the violent party press, and denounced with just and eloquent indignation, that spirit of political rancor which ani- mates 80 many of our newspapers, and tramples on every principle of deceney and morality. But the attempt to represent this talented divine as singling out the “Herald,” and pouring upon it the vials of is virtuous disapprobation, is only a piece of cha- istic meanness and deception on the part of the Courier.” It has already, indeed, been per- feculy seen through and understood. It would indi- cate very little common sense, and very strange mo rality, traly, to assail that public journalist who pre- sents a faithful record ef the times, and furnishes the necessary data, whereby the exact condition, progress, and prospects of society, can be sorrectly estimated, and foretold; whilst those newspapers which are ceaselessly employed in fanning into fierce and vindictive blaze, the worst passions of the human heart, wer@ suffered to pass without re- buke. Dr. Wainwright did not, however, so act He perceives the mischievous tendency of the vio- lent party press, and with honest and sincere devo- tion to the welfare of his race, he condemns those partizan editors, who are daily casting arrows and tirebrands amongst the community. It is very curious, however, to mark the conduct of the clergy, on some occasions, in reference to the press, The most indiscriminate abuse, has fre- quently been poured out against the newspaper press, from the pulpit—just as if the press were the antagonist of the pulpit! But badly conducted, and perverted, and prostituted as that press often is, what amoral powerdoes it exercise, second, we would only with hesitation admit, to that of the pulpit it- self. The newspaper press is the most potent gov- ernment the world has ever seen. It is at once, the vehicle and the judge of public opinion. It is the great reformer. Christianity, civilization, human liberty, the peace and good order of society, owe it inexpressible obligations. One of the greatest ob. stacles to the more powerful influence of the pulpit in our times, has been created by its want of assimila- tion to the press in the exercise of censorship of passing events, and the current movements of so- ciety. The pulpit has not taken sufficient cogni- zance of the daily business of the world, and its teachings have been consequently regarded as mere abstractions, having no intelligible application to the common affairs of life. How often has the press sounded the alarm, when the advent of great moral and social evil was apparent, and when the autho- rized watchmen in the churches have failed to utter a word of warning. What do we see at this very moment? A flood of immorality and_ infidelity pouring in upon us under the specious guise of philo sophy, and superior intelligence. Itinerating apos- tles of materialism in religion, are travelling from city to city, disseminating false and ruinous systems of morals} and human responsibility, cbliterating the distinctions between right and wrong, and leading the minds of the weak, the young, and the inexpe- tle, and that the latter were suffering considerably from desertion and want of provisions. By the delays on the part of the Mexicans, the Yucatan govern- ment had time to fortify Campeachy in the most per. fect manner, and to receive reinforcements from the interior sufficient to repel any attack that may be made upon that city. Our last accounts from Texas were not of much moment. General Woll, the Mexican General, had been driven beyond the Rio Grande, and there were Texians enough in the field to keep him at bay. As the entire Mexican Navy were engaged in bombarding Campeachy no attack had been made upon Galveston. The Texan navy had met with the loss of the schooner San Antonio, and the remaining vessels belonging to that service were shut up ia New Orleans for want of funds. The steam frigate Montezuma, built in England for Santa Anna, is probably at Vera Cruz ere this — She was at St. Thomas on the 22d ult, Late rrom Sr. Tromas.—By the Texidor, which arrived yesterday from St. Thomas, we have re- ceived the following intelligence :— Sr. Tuomas, Nov. 26, 1842. James Gorvon Bennett, Esq :— There is net much of interest for the business community at present, as affairs here are in sume- what the same condition as in the United States— business dull and the market well stocked with goods of all kinds, and from all parts of the world, waiting only tor purchasers from the Costa firma and the other Islands to take them away and leave their doubloons topay for a freshstock. ‘This state of affairs is owing to the backwardness of the crops in Santa Cruz, Porto Rico, &e. which have been so much behind the usual time, that actually they have been obliged to ship sugar from. this place to Santa Cruz for the consumption of that island, an occur- rence unprecedented in the history of these Islands, but the merchants look forward to the time when the produce may be ready for shipment, to change this state of things and enliven business, and then, instead of as now, our vessels returning home in ballast, they will be enabled to obtain good freights. The route of the line of steam packets Sotho land and the adjacent Islands to this port, has been much altered and shortened, in order to render less onerousto the company the expense of running these couriers of the sea. There were four here onthe 23d, three of which departed on the following day for their proper destinations, to England, Barbadoes and Jamaica, and the one from Cngland direct, is still in port. There was no news of importance. The most interesting news for you and the read- ers of the Herald, is, that the Mexican steamer of war the Montezuma, was here and has departed for Mexico after taking in coal. She was detained in England aud was Bot peas to depart with the guns she had aboard ; they were accordingly dis- mounted and sent on shore, but were immediately shipped for a port in Spain, where the steamer pends and after having again taken them on oard she started for this port, where she meta Bri- tish ship of war, the Captain of which stopped her again, or pretended to do so,from proceeding on her voyage. The ship of war was anchored at the en- trance of the harbor, and the Montezuma inside— the steamer got underway and approached the man- ot-war, in order to go out; she was hailed and or- dered to return, but on the same morning early, they were both missing, having sail- ed together, the man-of war accompanying the steamer in order to oblige the British officers and sailorste return to England, as it is contrary to the treaty between Texas and England to permit armed vessels to be fitted out inthe latter country to assist the enemies of the former, as also to permit British officers and seamen to serve on board of such ves- sels. This isall very well if it is carried into effect, but Idoubt it verymuch—nous verrons. You can form your own conjectures on the subject, from the little sketch 1 have given you. Itis seen, by this letter, that the Mexicans have by this time two powerful steamers, the Montezuma and Guadaloupe, to aid them in their warfare upon Texas and Yucatan. In addition to these, they have another steamer, not powerful however, and three or four fine sailing vessels of war, which to- gether forma very imposing squadron. With such aid,if properly manned and commanded,Santa Anna ought to settle satisfactorily his affairs in the Gulf. But will he? ‘ By attempting to take possedsion of Yucatan and Texas at the same time, while his position at home required his whole attention, both of those ‘‘de- partments” may slip through his hands, and he him- self overthrown by the enforcement of the Federal Constitution by the Mexican Congress, which was, at the last accounts, rather anti-Santa Anna. ‘Thus far his forces have been defeated both at Campeachy and on the Rio Grande; and his mea- sures have also met with reverses in the city of Mexico. If Texas arouses herself, gets her small fleet to sea, increases her activity on shore; and if the Yucatecos maintain their position at Cam- peachy as manfully and as successfully as they have so far, we shall certainly have reason to believe that neither Yucatan or Texas will ever again be re- united to Mexico. If, however, Santa Anna suc- ceeds in his measures at the capitol, he has yet an excellent chance of regaining those provinces, par- ticularly at this moment, having settled his difficul- ties with the United States. All will now look with some interest for news from the Gulf of Mexieo. ight or the next rienced, into the most extravagant self-confidence and delusion. Crowds are flocking to hear lectures, whose undeniable tendency is to unsettle religious faith, and of course to destroy all moral principle; forif the doctrines of religion be rooted out, we know that morality is at once choked amongst the unhealthy growths which quickly spring into luxu- riantexistence. And hence we find a ready expla- nation of the terrible demoralization which has re- ‘cently swept over the upper and educated classes of society in this country. These are the classes that have imbibed the principles of the new philosophy, and amongst them we see its appropriate fruits. The defalcations of bank officers and other indivi- duals amongst the “respectable” portions of the community, during the last few years, amount to many hundreds of millions. Yet, from whet pulpit do we hear denunciations this advancing demoralization? What stand have < divines made against the lecturers,who are diftu- sing a spirit of scepticism and irreligion amongst the people? Where is the faithful declamation against unprincipled public officers, and fraudulent finan- ciers, and other “respectable” offenders against the good order of society, and the public morals? ‘Twearricats, &c.—The Park Theatre has been open for the past month at reduced prices, and the houses have been tolerably good. Mr and Mrs. Brougham are at present playing here, and are well liked. Yankee Hill is also here. The Park willbe converted into a circus next month. Mr. Braham is in this city giving concerts, assii ed by his son, who gives great promise of di: guished success as a vocalist. It1s probable that Mr. Braham and Mrs. Sutton will give a concert together before the departure of the former for the South, which will be in afew days. Mr. Horn and others are engaged in bringing out anew composition by Mr. Horn, entitled, ‘* The Christmas Bells,” about which little is at present known. Max Bohrer gave several concerts here, and is now in Philadelphia. Nagel is at Washington. Rakemann is giving concerts at Boston. Preparations are at present in progress, for the purpose of producing a series of operas at the Park, in the spring, after the horses have had their season The Bowery has reduced its prices to the lowest rate, but the treasury continues as exhausted as be- fore. At present, the Chatham and Olympic are do- ing the most profitable business. On the whole, theatrical and musical affairs are rather dull throughout the Union. Mr. Branam’s Concert last night at the Stuyve. sant Institute was eminently successful. A crowded and fashionable audience was present, and testified by frequent and cordial applause, the delight with which they listened to the melodies of this Princo of Song. Mr. Charles Braham acquitted himself with eclat, and met a most flattering reception; his execution of * My Boyhood’s Home” was very bril- liant, and that touching song was enthusiastically en- cored, From Hoxpuras —We have received a file of the Belize Gazette to the 19th of November, inclusive, by the Florida Blanca, arrived yesterday. Anextract from the Jamaica Journal, October 18, is published in the Gazette, stating that the Governor of Guba had prohibited the landing of any person frow the coast ot Terra Firma. The frigate Electra was soon to leave Belize for the Gulf of Mexico, where she would look in at Campeachy, Tampico and some other ports, ard then go on a surveying expedition along the coast of Texas. There is no other news. All appeared quiet in Central America. From Haytt.—We learn that Port au Prince is blockaded by a Spanish fleet from Havana. The causes which have led to this movement, we pub- lished afewday g>. Navat.— The U. 8. brig Somers, arrived here on Wednesday night from Monrovia, Africa. Cnatnam THearre.—A new romantic drama, of the most thrilling interest, entitled the “Execu- tioner,” is to be performed this evening, with the entire strength of a superior company. The drama of the “ Monk Statue,” which is also one of the most exciting interest, together with a favorite farce, are likewise announced. GG The dresses of Queen Victoria und the Dutchess of Kent, at the New York Museum, continue to attract « great many ladics, and the costliness and splendor of the garments well repay them for the visit; im eddition to which Signor Blitz, the magician, ventriloquist, and plate dancer, appears, in conjunction with Miss Clemence, the danseuse, Mr. Wright, Mr. Brown, Mr, Delarue, mermaid, ve albino deer, pictare &0./allto be ween for one shilling, Poworttil pie sont'd for patronage. Baltimore. {(Correspoudence of the Horald.} eee ‘’ Baurimone, Dec. 13, 5 G. Benverr, Evrror New Yorx Hisratp, New Yorx— Sits— In my last'lette¥ to you I promised to give you the particulars of the party at Miss Grace B———'s, which took place last Friday night, but owing to the continued heavy full of rain it turned out to be almost complete failure. Judge of my surprise on entering thé room to find assembled but twenty young ladies amidst a perfect concourse of beaus. Miss Grace B—— looked as handsome as possible ; her face was suffused with smiles. The modest and accomplished Miss M. G, P—, of Lexingtonstreet, was undoubtedly the most beautiful and | eatoaty lady present, ae to her came Miss N——, of the same street, who has only made her entree into company this season, Atmong the beaus I noticed the well known A. W— of Charles st., and Mr. J. B. M—, Jr. of Mulberry street, and whom J would recommend to pay his addresses more to the ladies than be such an incessant worshipper at the shrine of the God Bacchus. Mr. A. B—, of Hol- liday street, should not wear his corsets so tight in future, that when he drops his glove he may beable to pick it up without assistance. ere iste bea dance to-night at Mr. R.A T’s., in Franklin street, I would not think of offending the fair hostess by refusing—idcirco. I shall go, and in due time give you an account of the same. Weare tohave agrand Oratorio at Saint Paul's Church on Thursday nignt next, in which all the musical talent of Baltimore will be embraced.— Professors Meineche, Dielman, Gegan and Carusi, together with Mrs, V-——, Mrs. K-——, Miss W—— . D—— and several from the Cathedral choir, accompanied by a {ull orchestra of music, are to as- sist. They have been rehearsing for the Jast ten weeks and Ihave no doubt are perfect. The eho- rus will be composed of at least filty of the best voices the city can produce. ‘To. morrow is the day set apart by the Governor of this State as a Day of Thanksgiving. There will be service in allour churches, both morning and evening,and acollection taken up in each for the benefit of the poor. ‘ 3 The Front street Theatre is drawing good houses tosee the performances of The Monster Paul, as pepo le him. | ‘ ‘e have had an incessant snow, rain and sleet storm since early this morning, which bids fair, frem sent appearances, to continue. ‘The train of cars for Washington, which left here this morning, car- iy them an additional locomotive in case of need. Literary Nottie: Auison’s History or Eurore.—Harper and Brothers.—The Messrs. Harper have just com- menced the serial publication of the elaborate his- tory of the French Revolution, by Mr. Alison, of which three large editions have been sold in Eng- land. This work commences with the convocation of the States General in 1789, and _termines with the last campaign of Napoleon. It thus embraces the records of many of the most important occurrences which have taken place in modern times, and with- out an accurate knowledge of which, and their in- fluence on the cause of human liberty, no one can consider himself as competent to pronounce on any question connected with the history of his own times. The work will be completed in sixteen numbers, and will cost only tour dollars. Tue Lavy’s Wortp.—Israel Post, 88 ry.— (For January.)—This is a very respectable periodi- cal of its class, and the present number is tolerably good. The embellishments, however, are rather poor. Hotron’s Boo or NaTune Lain open.—Revised by Rev. J. 1. Blake.-—Published by Alex. V. Blake, Fulton street. —Thisis a very excellent little volume, and is well calculated to instruct the mind and im- prove the heart of young people, for whom it is cially intended. ‘Thestructure of the earth—the planetary system—and the various orders of created beige, are Si a eee conciseness and yet clearness. We commend the work to the notice of guardians and teachers of youth. Tiers’ History or THe Frencu Revorsrrion.— Published by Post, 88 Bowery.—No, 5 —This valu- able and very cheap work continues to meet with great success. forms a very proper and useful companion of Alison’s History of Europe. 1n some respects we give it the preference over that work. History or Epvcarion.—By H. J. Sarrn. Har- per §& Brothers—This volunie forms one of the admirable series, issued under the name of the “Family Library.” The historical part of the volume has been taken from the great work of inet and has the indispensabla pert of aceu. y. It contains a ve ap tes interes ing Tafeiation, not caaly obtained in any other quarter. Gopry’s Lapy’s Boox.—Post, Bowery, publish The number for January fully sustains the high character of this elegant zene ical. The ilustra- tions are beautiful, and the letter press is very en- tertaining. Mrs. Embury contributes one of her charming tales. It is entitled “The Lady’s Lesson, or How to lose a Lover.” Meworrs or Queens or France.—Just published by Winchester in an extra New World, andis very Interesting. sblisher.. City Intelligence, A Countarman Trickep.—On or about the 17th of last month, Mr. Alvah Whedon, of the town of Rome, Oneida County in this State, came to this city in charge of 2000 bushels of oats valued at 28 cents per bushel, being the property of John and Sarah B. Armstrong, of that county, which oats he offered for sale on their account. The day after his arrival, a fellow named Lucius Tufts called upon him, and after examining the oats, took a spe- cimen, and stated that he wished to make a purchase for the firm of D. D. Vanalstyne & Co. of 51 Broad street. A few hours afterwards he came back and ordered them to be delivered on the 19th, the day following, and they were accordingly passed into the hands of a man named Ne- than W. Roberts who was represented as the clerk of Vanalstyne& Co. Six hundred bushels were delivered at one time and nine hundred at another. After the delivery Whedon went to obtain his money, the amount being about $400, when he found that all attempts were unsuc- cessful, as Vanalstyne told him one story, Roberts another and Tufts a third, contradicting the whole of them. He therefore marched te the Police office and had Vanalstyne and Roberts arrested, but Tufts escaped. They were both committed to the Tombs. Burcuarizson THE Inckease.—As winter ay ches burglaries and street door increase with the severi- ty of the weather. On Thursday morning about one o'clock as James Breslin was asleep in theclothing store of Susan iney, he heard some one working at the front window of the store, and opening the door cau- ‘ly, discovered two men endeavoring to force the window shutter off. spire chace and caught one of the burglars, who gave hia name John Reed, a nativeof Ireland, and abutcher by trade. Uj the store it was found that the ro; jad attempted to off the bar that enclosed the shutters, and had also broken pane of glass in order to reach the goods in the window. was committed for trial. Deatn or Hven Bartros.—This man, who has seen better days and nr rei jlhiged Lisa] eae of in. temperance became reduced ste} ep to ary, was Benion Wednesday night by a ‘Sity Neatohiet; Siiieg upon a stoop in Sheriff street, while in a state of stupid in- toxication. He was taken to the Fifth District Watch House where every attention was shown him, but the ex- posure and reduced. state of his physical faculties was such as to cause his death before morning. The Coroner held an inquest on hia body and the jury returned a ver- dict of death from intemperance and exposure. Lawnrnce K. Srevens, known as a old thier, was canght yesterday and committed on the charge of stealing a she euch 14 in bank notes, and rome. thing from the house of Robert McCorley, of 69 Oliver street, on the 10th instant. A lesion of theclothing was found at Abraham's pawn broker's shop, where prisoner had pawn- examination of Supertor Court. Before Chief Justice Jones. Dec. 15.—Reuben H. Towner vs. Monmouth B. Sheriff-—In this case, which we reported the other » the jury brought in a sealed verdict this morning for plaintit of $300, eee North American Fire Insurance Pelt.—This was an action on a pi twenty-three shares’ of tae North Banking Company having been curity. The twenty-three shares at $575 Ad share. Balance now. Ainslee, were t0 by Robt. Jey change. Mr, Selden, for Noyes, for plaintift. This Court has been since Monday Jast, dur- ing the afternoon, the blowix ott med Wi yy - pouan and order of two of the Aldor. men, in the of December, 1835. These are the city, as the amount involved in them is. hundred and fifty and foar hun- dred If they should seen be deter- mined in the plaintiffs, or elaimants, it will oper- ate upon the city taxes for the next year, U.S, reult Court, Before Judge Thompson. Dee. 15.—Severai decisions were pronounced, but none of them of any public interest, being epee certain techni- cohen points. The court adjourned till to-morrow, one ck. Court of Common Pleas, Before phe 4 Ingraham. hn a » Smith.—Thii Dec. 15.—Jo! is was an ac- \ion on @ promi ‘The defence was usury. Verdict for pl 1—6 cents damages and 6 cents costs, , “E, D, Haj} for plaintiff—8, Sears for defendant. BY HE SOUTHERN MAIL. w {Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasninaton, Dee. 14, 1842. E'ection of Chaplain to the House—Exelu, sion of Intoxicating Drinks from the Ca- pitol—The Bankrupt Bill, Congress never did so little as they have done this day. Inthe House the whole day was con- sumed in electing a Chaplain. The election result ed thus:— ‘Tiffany, (E) Reese (Methodist) , Muller (Lutheran) Bullfinch (Uniterian) Bare Sr iy One member proposed to nominate Parson Mil- ler. The report of Mr, Habersham’s death is consider- ed premature ; no account of it has yet reached the House. Mr. Fritaorg, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported a bill for appropriations for the ci~ vil and diplomatic service. members Mr. Cosi inquired if the included im that bill, because Ietettoe pe: the pay of members was re; separate and passed imme- diately, whilst the elerks and others who could ill afford to wait, would not get their pay till the close ofthe session, r Mr Fau.more said it was included in the bill Mr. Custitne was sa‘ —that was acting fairly to al aed Bill was referred to the Committee of the whoie. A message was received from the President, say- ing that he retained the Land Distribution and other bills at the close of the last session, because time was not them because he was opposed to them in principle. *- Mr. Bricas called up his resolution to exclude all intoxicating drinks from the Capitol. The rule was suspended by 3 two-third vote to allow him to 1 Mr. Spriae he was man at home, and therefore wished to vote asa temperance man, Mr. Awcrica moved to exclude all cating an drinking ffom the Capitol; this was carried by « clamation, and several members immediately | «14, that hereafter members would have to carry a «>. teen with them,or keep a. her) bottle in their TECOM, frig” ae itte: G Lat g par A fee og es jiately rushed down 8 fe restaurateurs to take their “last drink, WW termed it. The Florida contested election case was deo, «\\” by the House refusing to hear any new testimuny and the House adjourned. "i ‘ig _ In Senatz.—In Senate the Bankrupt Bill, on.mo- tion of Mr. Berrien, was referred to the committee on the jndieiary to be modified, by a vote of 17 to 13. Mr. Merrick and Mr. Crittenden said they should vote for the repeal of it in some Snot at last. A communication was received from Secre- tary of the Navy, with documents, and the Senate went into execulive session. - Dwight, the celebrated Custom House committee secretary, or lawyer, or runner, has arrived here, id is very busy intriguing. wit is talked of as carta here that Mr. Forward leaves the partment soon, and that the Sake a Governor Porter, of Pennsylvania, is to succeet positively been promissed the Surveyor- * New York. ALPHA. Noah ship of Og- James H. Hammond was on the 8th instant elected Goyernor of the State of South Carolina.— National Intelligencer. Late From Havana.—By the arrival of the schr. La Cabalera at Savannah, we are in jeegece of advices later than before received. subjoined extracts give a full review of the markets up to the Istinst. The cargo of rice of the brig Howell, from Chariemce, sold aE eed ris., ee Bit vent sale made previous to the rture Havana, Dee, 1—Common new Cuffee is worth 66 00 $7 25; for su) rt $8 60can be obtained ; there: a fail demand and stock of inferior is inc while the better descriptions remain scarce. ary wor }: middling $6 75 a $7 60. A cargo of Rice was so! few days agoat 11 rials, on New York 24 a3 per cent. prem; do London, 10} at i 10, do. Several car; of Rice have been di: of lately viz: one from Charleston at. 10} rs, her from same eb fos 10} (of middling quatity) and a third at 10} rs. ‘The Savannah’s cargo brought 11 rs. Stock Sales at Philadelphia Yesterday. $2000 Schuylkill Navigation 5’s, 1845, 60; 7 shares Far: moa 13}; $3000 State 5’, 1845, 43; lo 3 - ‘Artn Boann—$2000 Tenn. 2's, 1870, 614; gates mien 5's, 1845, 424; 16 Merchants and Pittsburgh, 35. ™ Dec 13-4 esp ts Mh New ond, Ti Hampton Roads, Delaware, ce alan Pad airbase ee ~Cnaneest \0—Arz Nathl Hooper,Candler, x: ) Obie Heynewohne NY cake Heflin ‘Boston; rr, 3 Gta" Gen Ftaerisen, Kein a toon, “Goodrich, do: a Peat Ces sia Ri : Tal) (Pe) a Dyer, West Ii peal hawenster ie Sexeaoa doe Cali st Ww helle, Huckis ideaux: alia, (Biem) Bremen. Arr ‘th, Chapman, eT Orletns, Savarnant, Dee 10—Arr La Caballera, Fi vana— Chi Boreheeer Cauiwc Literoel Onwgeay Woot, doz Newark, Merwin, NYork; Gudlin:ton, Bllisy do: Havana, Gull: ick, Havana. "Cla 9th, Grace Brown, Myers, Liverpool — id Albert, (Br) Keith, Glasgow. Mosiur, D- -Arr Cotton Planter, Doane, bhi, 9 ito : ‘Crowell, Boston; toderigo, (8p) Vewy,—; Willi Mstauzas; Vigilant, Rew Ontzans, Dec 3—Ate Homer, Watts, ola lugnbien, Barker, Havees, Nashville, Sole Gare any me Bavjer, ‘ork; Clermda, vana. Spoken. alingell Glover, Howes, of NYork, ftom NOrleans, Dee 7, ; i, from Philadelphia for Jarvaien, Nov 30, lat 33 N, fr toner Wa eee County Court, * Tatar er Justice Min Pannen. Resumen. Present. Ulshoeffer, Ii and His Honor the Mayor, the Recorder; Sad the, Board at Adee ‘ men. 2 tee Cael ag tank sides, and Justice Par. Dec. 15.—Mr. Brapy ee Pe for the defence, We shall merely give a few of prominent and pointed remarks. This Court is of a political character, and in spite of the ‘vest intentions, they will find it ditticultsoto divest them- selves of party feeling as to do strict aud impartial justiee. He then tulates the charges ; that there was a con- path M. Fog os Party in - ; that toa corru) ure the discharge of vagrants before the ex- piration of their time from Blackwell's Island, with the intent that they should vote in the city of New York. There are four charges, and it will be n for the laintiffs to make them all out. If the Judge acts Leceaty, e can be convicted by no tribunal either eivil or criminal . He cannot be required to respond to an Gn Mr. Brady then went extensively into an analysia and exa~ ° mination of the evidence. All this conspiracy which ever had any existence was confined to Blackwell's concocted there—and consummated there. After ath commented for an hour er two upon the testimony of the witnesses, Mr. Brady proceeded to exa- mine into the connexion which Miln is ca ge to have had with the conspiracy. He first adverted to the the dit ist. , tn " severe winter and spring following. As i charges—four Aldermen and Justice discharged twenty-eight. Matsell ten. 1839, seventeen were in one day. between the 20th March th oh . Justice Parker, fifteen, In the election, he disch: thirteen in the suspicion is that the writing unknown at the is not the slightest importance who wefe committed ot the other it ita thing In ith no conjunction, consultation, ) eA ‘cert =y 4 magitries or pro lggg one audi Justice ‘,i¢ proved to have ere any Ve ned that Mile Torker, knew ~ ‘those to on Inigo untit the Tith of Apri | we > P* MOR “Mr. Brady’s speech occupied about three hours, and ‘was an able eee of forensic eloquence. 5 He was followed, on the other side, by Mr. Tartenson. He commenced with repudiating and den; the nion advanced by Mr. Brady in Db opening a political court, and under a political bias or n the course of his argu one of his points was the fact thatin three weeks time there were discharged more than one-fourth of all the prisoners discharged in the whole couerse of four years. Mr, Patterson continued ig for about two yd when the Court adjourned till to-morrow afternoon, day) at 4 o'%lock. OG Yesterday the crowds of ladies, gentlemen and ch luren which thronged the American Muscum to see the wonderful little dwarf were tremendous. The public are just beginning to find that the Jittle gentleman is just what he has been represented, and that he is therefore the smallest person thatever walked alone, much less that ever attained his eleventh year. Of all living curiosities he is the greatest, and should we read of his being athow- sand miles off, not a person but would resolve to see him if he ever came within hailing distance. Now that this prodigy is under our very nose, let none fail to see him. Besides the Dwarf there is a splendid variety of pleas- ing and talented entertainments given every evening in the Lecture room, to which day visiters are admitted free, and the Museum is crowded with every page i ngppeoen. of Mr. Barnum it has ly renova. and is decidedly one of the best places of amusement in New York, iz