The New York Herald Newspaper, December 25, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, December 25, 1842, Cuwistwas Day.—What « throvging crowd ol zreeable assogiations are connected with this ho- y-day! We know no other oceasion which awa kens so many tenderrecollections of childhood, and thecherished homes of the beart’s best affections. Christmas has far more of joyousness and quiet self- content than New Year's Day. The birth of the new year brings with it sad Fetrospection, and wea- ryiog anxiety for the uncertain future; but on the morn on which we commemorate the advent of the Savior of the world,fno such sorrowful repentings and gloomy fears cloud the herizon. Do we not wish each other a “merry Christmas,’’—quite the antithesis of a “happy new year?” It is properly taken for granted that on Christmas all should be happy, and the familar aspiration of friendship is far from running the risk of protonation of the sacred day, when it impliedly exhorts all tobe gay and merry. And why should not ourhearts be filled with joy and gladness on this festive day? They sadly mis- apo ehend the true character of pure and undefiled » who would frown down ali imocent en- One of the en's of the be- vent and recreation. evolent institutions of the Sabbath itself, was,to efford to man a periodical respite from the cares and turmoil of the “toiling and dimearth.” Long, then, may these festal holy-days continue to command our respect and affectionate regards. But still more reprehensible than that morose Pharisaism, which would interdict the right jevial- hearted observance of this day, is the grevelling spirit of vice, which seeksin the occasion, an ex- cuse for intemperance, and debauchery. {mmode- ration and excess are at such a time more thanevy- er bestial. Let the day be celebrated, then, with calmand sober joy, that brings no repentance on the morrow, and which will add another beatified Christmas day to those now shining in the past.— But long homilies have ever been our abomina- tion, and with this brief exhortation to the temper- ate, though joyful celebration of the most sacred of all religious testivals, we wish thee, gentle reader, a “right merrie Christmas!” New Taeory or rue Destauction or THE Hvu- man Race.—A formidahle opponent to Father Miller has appeared in the field, in the person of Dr. Par- ker of the Crosby street school. In a lecture deli- vered on Thursday evening last, he proved evident- ly with great satisfaction to himself, that the final destruction of the human race, was not to be effect- ed by means of material fire, according to some commentators but by serofula, vulgarly denomina- ted the King’s Evil. This invisible destroyer, has, the Dr. contended, been at work ever since the pri- meval apple, brought death into the world, and from its operation the race of all man has been gradually decreasing, despite of that Brother Matthias says to the egntrary. Dr. Parker did not enter into any minute calculation respecting the length of time which would elapse before this terrible agent of an- nihilation, would have completed its ravages. The advocates of the Malthusian doctrines may now dis- miss their fears respecting the ultimate prospects of mankind. The race is not destined to be destroyed by multiplication, but is inevitably doomed to grow “small by degrees and beautitully less,” till the “last man” bids farewell to the miry ways of this unce- lestial world. Sronz Docks vs. Froatine Docks.—Without feel- ing the remotest interest in the nature of the dock which may be constructed at Brooklyn, we have felt much surprise that the claims of a floating dock have been pressed withso much zeal on the atten- tion of the government, to the exclusion of a good stone dry dock. Whenever the government undertakes an impor- tant public work, it should be constructed in the most permanent manner. The stone docks in Li- verpool and London will endure for a thousand years, with no other repairs than merely in the use of the wooden gates to let in and shut off the wa- ter. Some of the London docks have already stood near one handred years, with scarcely any expense for repairs. AJl wooden structures, subject to be made wet and dry alternately, will, in comparatively a few years, undergo decay, and must periodically under- go re-construction, at great expense, and constantly Tequire repairs. Suppose a stone dock does cost one million of dol- lars, and proves as durable as the capitol at Wash- ington, it will yetbe much cheaper in the end than a wooden dock at $250,000, which would be liable to constant decay, and require ina few years complete re-construction, at the same expense of $250,000. The safety of a large man of war in astone dock is much greater than in a wooden dock,as in the former case every part of the immense ship would rest on a fixed and solid support ; while in the latter instance the floating wooden dock, would itself rest alone on water. As this water would be liable to constant agitation by tides and by winds, producing swells and changes in its surface, the floating mass would necessarily yield to its influence, and the vessel, by being thus unequally supported, would be liable to serious damage in its timbers. In some instances she would be liable to hog, or part in her seams. A vessel of war, costing near half a million of dollars, might be thus very much damaged. The attempt thus making to humbug the govern- ment, must be ascribed to interested motives on the part of many of those who are pressing the project of a wooden dock on the Navy Department. TuearricaL.—The second grand vocal concert given by INiblo, takes place to-morrow night, and Niblo has reduced the prices of admission to fifty cents. Mrs. Sutton, Miss E. Sutton, and the Bra- ham’s will appear on this occasion, and a crowded house is certain. Hackett is at present rusticating at his place on Long Island ; but in a few days he sets out for the South, and will commence playing his line of cha- racters at New Orleans. Welch, the great equestrian manager, is making great preparations for taking possession of the Park Theatre, which he will convert into a circus en the 5th of January next. We understand that his com- pany of horses contains some of the most talented performers that have ever made their appearance in this country. Some of those noble animals have more wit and humor than a great many of the actors of the day, and certainly excel all of those in spirit. Welch will introduee the Franconi style of eques- trianship trom Paris. Beautiful young women, dressed as Turkish princesses, will perform extraor- dinary feats of horsemanship, but all with a perfect regard to propriety and decorum. We also under- stand that a negociation has commenced between Welch on one part, and Burton and Placide on the other. The latter desire an engagement to appear in the character ot the rival clowns,for one night or more. The comedians ‘insist on receiving $100 a night, but Welch objects, thinking that as that sum is more than Fanny Elssler got at the same theatre, it would be quite improper for him, a mere eques- trian manager, to enter into competition with the directors of the legitimate drama. The negotiation, ther€fore, remains in statw quo at present. Flynn does not take the Bowery, as was formerly stated. We understand that Thorne has taken the Olympre, formerly the National Theatre in Phila- delphia, and Flynn will go there to take the place of stage-manager, the Chatham Theatre still going on 48 at present, with probably the addition of some members of the Park company. Stream Sure Great Wesrean.—This favorite steam packet will re-commence her trips across the Atlantic on the 11th ot next February. She is to touch at Madeira for this trip only. income yielded six per cent. steamers do this ? Last year her Can the Boston Mam, Line ror ALBANY —The steamer R. L, Ste- vens, will leave to-morrow morning at half past eight “clock, to go as far as the ice will permit. Rerorx or rue Crry Governwent.—It would really seem, at last, that there is some reasona- ble probability of actual reform in the City Govern- ment. Firt, in the matter of cleaning the streets. The proposition now isto do it by contract. The form of the contract has been drawn up [Doc. No. 54, Board of Aldermen] and approved by both Boards, and also, the special Committee of three members from each Board, are authorised and empowered to enteriato contract with some suitable person, aad upon good and sufficient security to perforn the work. Both Boards of Aldermen have now done their duty in the premises, and the document al- luded to only awaits the signature of his Honor the Mayor to become alaw We may consider, there- fore, that the whole responsibility now rests with the special committee above mentioned—Aldermen Balis, Davia, and Martin, and Assistant Aldermen Brady, Mead, and Esquirol. This committee, by political majority, is a whig power, four out of the six being whigs. The responsibility, therefore, rests with the whigs. Theirduty is very plain. Whe- ther the city be divided into districts, and given to several contractors, according to the desire of the denocrats,or whether it be given to one contractor, the duty is equal'y manifest to give it to the person or persons who will verform the work on the lowest terms, provided they give good and sufficient security; and here 1s the strong point of the case—for the per- formance of the work. In any event,the public have aright te expect, under all the profuse advantages afforded by the Croton water, that this city, in point of cleanliness, shall surpass all the cities of the globe. The committee are invested with great power, which they can undoubtedly prostitute and abuse for political and partizan purposes, but we have no reason to suppose that they will be guilty of any such disgraceful abuse of accidental power. They will be closely watched. The next matter of reference is the meat market laws. Here much has already been done, and much remains tobe done. The Assistant Aldermen have done their duty thus ffar, although they have more to do, in carrying out the plan of establishing slaughter houses in the precincts of the city, as pro- posed by Alderman Waterman, on Friday evening. Of this, however, we have more to say anon. In the meantime, the public will look to Alderman Waterman to press forward a measure of such im- mense public importance. The discussion of this question has already done much to bring down the price of good meat. Beef, which not long since sold for 10 to 14 cents per pound, can now be bought for 6 to 10 cents; and very good meat can be bought even as low as;4 or 5 cents per pound. This is a great blessing to the poor. Nor is the price of meat unreasonably cheap, when you compare it with the present low prices of all kinds of produce. Meat should always be afforded for 5 or 6 cents per Ib,, and never exceed 7 cents. The present wholesale prices are only 34 to 54 cents. Why, therefore, should either poor or rich be com- pelled to pay a shilling per lb. Whatever may be the prices of meat in the shops, they do serve to keep down the monopoly prices in the public mar- kets Itis useless to talk of impure and unwhole- some meats ; the only certain remedy is the slaugh- ter house and inspecting system, according to Na- poleon’s plan of abattoirs in ‘Paris, which he es- tablished in 1809. Neither 18 it proper to allow the question of refunding premiums to the butchers—a mere matter of dollars and cents—to interfere with the establishment of a wise system of government, on correct principles, and with equal laws. If any wrong shall be done the butchers by organising a wise government, it must be eithera legal wrong or amoral wrong; if legal, then they can have their redress by a suit at law; if moral, then we reply, we believe there is nota solitary member of the Corporatioa who will not vote for an equitable in- demnification of real damages. Neither Alderman Jones, Brown, nor any other member, is opposed to the interests of the butchers. On Tuesday evening, therefore, the public will expect the Board of Alder- men to coneur with the other Board in passing the ordinance on the market laws, as reported in yes- terday’s Herald. The Police reform is next in order. And, now having proved themselves an able ‘‘Court for the Corrections of Errors,” and done so well on one subject, we shall look with favorable anticipation to the prompt and efficient action of the Board of Assistants upon their Document No. 42, on the re- organization of the Police. As it now is, it is not only not a preventive police, as it ought to be, but it is not even a curative or retributive police—indeed, it is little better than a legal organization to throw the protection of law over the perpetration of crimi- nal offences. If crime cannot make its escape on the blind side of the executive officer, it still has a pretty fair chance of getting bailed out by the in- dulgent arm of judicial authority. Robbery and plunder take one sidewalk—authority and justice the other—but the street is somehow neverpassable. And it will sometimes happen that our guardians of the night will mistake and watch for plunder in- stead of the plunderer. Instances of this kind are of but recent occurrence. If our Police system were good 150 years ago, for 10,000 inhabitants, it is no argument that it isin the remotest degree adapted to a population of 350,000. Indeed, we know of no one who has recently endorsed oven our pre- sent police system,exceptitbe that able financier and accomplished gentleman,Mr. William Gray, just sen- tenced to the State prison for'twelve years. He has given it a very handsome ticket of approbation. The Police will undoubtedly feel gratified, while other people will put their finger upon their nose. Lastly, in the order of reform, is the Fire Depart- ment. Andno where isreform more imperatively needed. The city is now supplied with rivers of water, and plenty of strong hands to use it. All that is requisite, is proper organization. At present, the Engine Department is little else than a school of ruin, and the engine houses mere localities of de- bauchery. Reorganize the whole—give the city honest firemen—drilled firemen—paid firemen, with horses attached to their engines—and allow no boys or citizen to interfere with a correct discharge of firemen’s duty. Again, we call upon the present city whig admin- istration, to finish the reform that is begun, and give usa well governed city. Progress or Screnck 1x THE Wast.—Dr. Bu- ciranan is not the only western philosopher who is destined to revolutionize the old systems of medi- cine. Witness the following advertisement which appears in one of the Louisville papers :— § & Son inform the public generally, that they are at this time manufacturing in the city of Louisville, Magoetic Electric Machines, and also Electro Magnetic, together with Galvanic Rings and Magnets, used in the cure of Neural complaints : ‘Such as rheumatic complaints of the head, ears, face, teeth, neck, in stiftness ofthe neck, in pains which affect oneside efthe face, prosapalgy, tic doloureux, megrim, toothache and jawache when caused by cold; and also cold when first seated, in chronic pains of the ¢! asth- ma, and all purely ‘neuralgic complaints; in cholic cramps of the stomach, kc. 4 It relieves in pains from old wounds, in nervous head- ache, in hysteric and hypochondriac Baia, ba deafnose when caused by rheumatism, in general debility or weak- ness of the eye, or eyes, if caused by disease of the nerve of the eye, andin a general weakness of the whole body or any one of its parts, when it results from a loss of vital power; in lameness by apoplectic fits, in eschias, atrophy, stiffness or contraction of any part of the body, where there is no disorganization ; in hysteria, EA houdria, St. Vitus dance and catalepsy, in double light, convulsions ofthe eyes, in tremors, asthmatic pains of the chest, with danger of suffocation ; in whooping conghs, and all spasmodic affections of the nervous sys- tem. By this apparatus the skilful tor is enabled at will to direct a mild, steady stream of electricity through eve- Y of the animal system, the magnetic battery being always charged and ready for use, and never ma’erially affected by the change of the atmosphere ; so that the Operator is enabled at all times to perform the desired ob- ject of restoring the diseased nerve to ite wonted healthful funetion ; which no means hitherto have been able to ef- fect, save that of electricity alone, Nortiery, aNd Eastern Parers.—Thanke to Pomeroy & Co., Adams & Co., Harnden & Co., and Pallen & Copp, for full files, farin advance of the meails. Leorrmmars.—The weather yesterday and theday before, Very Inrenestivo rrom Prav.—We have re- ceived late intelligence from Peru. It is unusually interesting and important.” a {Correspondence of the Herald.} Goraquit, Oct. 16, 1542. The Usurpation of Torrico—Hia Intrigues—Dispo- position of pif halts rm Hercelles— ‘State of the Country—Blockade of Guatimalv by the British. vices from Peru are of an important and interesting character, which is an umugual circum- stance, as the frequency of disorders and revolu- tionary struggles in that unhappy country, by turbu- lent factions, renders them such a common place affair, as seldom to elicit any reat attention, even from us, their immediate neighbors. You will probably have heard of the recent usur- pation of the supreme power by Gen. Torrico. The paths byfwhich he attained his elevation, werefin the eginning somewhat circuitous; but in the se- quel, he resorted to prompt, direct, and successful action, It will be within your remembrance, that aout a year ago, President Gamarra, having invaded Boli- via with a numerous army, was defeated and slain in battle. This catastrophe led to the immediate formation of a provisional government with Senior Menendiz, (the vice prenlgen iB) its head, and the promulgation of an order for the election of a new president. i The government at Lima,after Gamara’s disaster, saw the necessity of making some further ¢ stration of prosecuting the war, if but for the pur- pose of securing the chance of su ually treat- ing for peace with their hardy and now elated and arrogantenemy. For this purpose a considerable army was forcibly Tecrnited; and the chief com- mund given to General La Fuente, who, proceeding immediately to the frentier, succeeded in negotia- ting terms of peace. ci n. Torrico, just before this event, had been re- called ‘from banishment, and being of a vain and ambitious disposition, viewed the movements of La Fuente with a watchful and jealous eye. Finding the election proceeding strongly in favor of the lat- ter, he not only managed to suppress the returns, but made the greatest efforts for his destruction, and even succeeded in obtaining the passage of a law, firstly, divesting him of h.scommand, and af- terwards, declaring him dangerous, and an enemy to Peru. A 4 bi, He also excited commotions in Lima, pretending to have detected aconspiracy in the army, insti- gated by his enemies, to assassinate him, and even had the audacity to preside at the Court Martial for the trial of those implicated in the affair by his own accusation. _ vad By his intrigues _he eventually succeeded in win- ning the troops at Lima, and the Navy, to his pur- poses, probably by promises of rewards, which he neither intended nor had the ability to fulfil, and placing Menendez, with some other of the most prominent persons of the government (supposed to be with their own concurrence) in confinement du- ing one night only, he effected the execution of his lans, and proclaimed himself the chief of the nation. Whe next morning, the prisoners being released, every thing settled down to order and quiet. Torrico immediately collected a force of 4,000 men, and marched against the army of the south, which has vassed from the command of La Fuente to that of Gen. Vidal, though there can be but little doubt, that these two Generals acted in concert with Gol. Bivanco, (whose history for the last few years borders upon the romantic) in making com- mon cause against the usurper. At this place, I must leave Torrico, (associated with his old enemy, Gen. San Roman) and bis three antagonists, as nothing has yet been heard of a bat- tle between them, and apprise you of events, which ees to produce a Eomelete revolution in the af- fairs of Peru, and lead tothe most momentous con- gequencesto thathitherto unfortunate and il-iated nation. Col. Hercelles, though apparently a young man, retired from the army about the Myent 1836 He was distinguished for his shrewdness and deci-ive- ness of character, and indomitable spirit and cour- age. Having fallen under the displeasure of his go- vernment, and bene considered an adherent of San- ta Cruz, and a peculiarly influential person with the conimsenicople he receiveda sentence of banish- ment to Chili. ‘The execution of his sentence he evaded by taking refuge on board of one of the U. 8. vessels of war, and soon after managed by bribe- ry, in embarking ina vessel for this place, where he arrived, accompanied by his beautiful wife, some eight months ago. Indignant at the treatment he had received, and bent upon revenge, by almost un- paralleled exertions, he succeeded in raising a small ferce here, amounting to less than 200 men, em- barked them in boats, and afier many difficulties, landed them in the northern part of Peru, where he immediately proclaimed the Constitution of 1834, and endeavored to ra'ly the people to his standard. But information of his movements reaching Lima by the sceamer before he expected it would, a force ofabout 1000 men was immediately despatched to the north to capture him before he should have time to mature his plans of operation. * _Hercelles,on this force arrivingjin the viciniage ot, his army, seeing the d of ine « . entered into negociation, and succeeded in making honorable terms for himself and men, it being one of the stipulations that he should return to his country and enter her service in the war against Bolivia. 4 i The Peruvian cammander permitted him to re- turn to Guayaquil for his family, and returning him- self to Lima, was arraigned for his proceedings be- fore a Court Martial, and received a full acquittal. Hercelles soon afterwards embarked from this lace for Lima, but either from suspicion, or from aving received information on the passage that something was wrong, he prevailed upon the master of the vessel to land him at Huacho, from which place he reached Lima in secunity. . The government having obtained informatien of his arrival, immediately instituted a search for him, but without success. He not only managed to elude every attempt it made to obtain possession of his person, but, during the period of his concealment, even fermented (though unsuccessful ones) several revolutionary movements. He often appeared in the streets evenings, disguised and thoroughly arm- ed, and if ever recognised on such oecasions by the emmissaries of the etsy hak they did not choose to Jeo} ize their lives in attempting his arrest. In the past summer he made his escape again from Lima, and embarked with his family on board of a French frigate. From thence he obtained a passage, and arrived safely at this place. _ [have tnus given you a hasty sketch of the out- lines of the recent eventful life of Hercelles (who, though under banishment by his country, yet at one time an invader, and at another a resident of her capital, hating and cespisiag her imbecile rulers to such a degree as to be disposed to beard them in the very face of their power,§when death would proba- bly have been the immediate consequence of his falling into their hands,) because he is now to as- sume a more important position, and probably to wield the destinies of the Ration,tor good or for evil. About the pease of Torrico’s ation, Colonel Hercelles left Guayaquil ne and landed at Cosma,in the province of Truxillo. It appears that intimation of this movement had reached Lima, and measures were promptly adopted for his arrest, and which were succenstally exe- cuted immediately after he landed. But while being conveyed to Traxillo, the capital of the pro- vince, he escaped from his guard, either through bribery, or, a8 some suppose, through the concur- rence and aid of the Governor With a readiness and activity which so conspicu- ously marks his character, and, as it is believed, through the influence of persons who had the power and disposition to aid him, he succeeded in collect- ing a force of about three hundred men before an’ measure could be adopted to check his pr. - ings. "Gol. Tortico (a brother, itis said, of the General) wae despatched against him with 800 troops, and pring him battle, encountered a most disastrous de- feat, and left him in pn ca possession of the northern previnces of Peru,from which the military have been withdrawn by General Torrico to enable him to effect the measures of his usurpation, and to take the field against Vidal. We have had information of Hagpelles’ army bein; gars with astonishing rapidity, and in- stead of merely aiming at power and personal ag- item array e has unfurled the banner of the ‘onstitution of 1834 (the date, if I mistake not) and of the laws of the land, which have been shame- fully disregarded and trampled into the very dust, with the brief honorable interval of Santa Cruz’s power,from the period of the accomplishment of the revolution which separates it from the mother err ts 1 d rom the last accouuts received, and from m* knowledge of the determined character of the man, T repose great confidence in him, Col. Hercelles was at the head of an army of 3000 men, advancing on Lima, proclaiming the constitution on his route, and received with more enthusiasm by the oppress ed people, than any other event had called forth from them for many years. Therefore, you will perceive that Torrico has a powerful antagonist on cach side of him, and I en- tertain little doabt that you will, in a brief space of time, hear of his overthrow, Sypicks asa tyrant, he deserves,) tke success of Hercelles, and the establishment of peace, order, and concord, to this long distracted and wretchedly impoverished coun- try. This end Hercelles_ possesses the ability, the courage, and the disposition, to accomplish. It is reported here, and I presume with truth, that the English navalforces under Admiral Th have the ports of Guatemala unde: lockade, to act certain amounte of money due from that govern- mentto the subjects of her Majesty, Queen Victoria. U. S. Senator rom ALarama.—Mr. Bayley, Calhoun candidate, has been elecied gente Bates inaior by bes Alabama Legislature,overC.O. Clay, {Comespondence ofthe Herald.) ‘ Aunany, Dec. 22, 1842. ‘We are now here in the midst of about as dis- agreeable a specimen of weather, as ever was pre- sented, even in this most variable of all climates. For the last week, and more, it has been cold en- ough for an Esquimax, and the sleighing has been truly glorious, and the clear moonlight evenings drew forth many a party of belles and beaux to ea- joy it Yesterday morning, however, the weather moderated, and it rained all the day and night, and to-day; it having became colder,the sidewalks are as if they had been coated with glass, and every thing has a downward tentendency. In the political circles here, just now, all appear? , quiet—the calm that precedes the storm. Allis in- trigue and cabal. One thing is certain, however, Gov. Bouck 18 not the man te be influenced or con- trolled by any clique or set of men whatever, and this some of our leading politicians here have alrea- dy discovered. n, manly and independent him- self, he scorns all that aches to crawling and trockling in others. His Excellency arrived in town on Saturday evening last, and became speedily do- miciliated in his new residence. Monday even- ing, he had a sort of levee, and received the visits of his friends. Since then he has called on Gover- nor Seward, and the two Governorsare on the most socialterms. Gov. B. is already beset by applican's for office, but he gives them but little satisfaction. They find, too, that Regency influence is no advan- nia to them—the Governor requires no such inter- erence. Governor Seward has removed another locofoco sheriff in Oneida county, for some mal-administra- tion in the discharge of his duty, A whig has been appointed in his place. he electioneering and intriguing for the fat berth of State Printer is actively prosecuted. An number of Richmonds are in the field, but the fol- aie the most prominent: __ si H. H. Van Dyck, one of the editors and _nroprie- tors of the Argus. A Roroogtng Ging locofoco, an active ee in, and a practical printer. He was originally from Kinderhook, afterwards owned and pinted the Newburgh Telegraph, was elected to the Senate, and lastly partnerin the Argus. He is much liked in this city, andifhe has his usual geod luck he is sure to have George Vance, Jr., of the Atlas, an active, enter- prising young man, just married, also a good loco- ‘oco, and party man, and much liked, especially by the “young democracy,” whose particular organ his paper may be considered tobe. His chance is good for ashare of it, at reais Hen OReilly, of Rochester, editor of the Ro- chester Evening Post (neutral.) He was formerly Postmaster of that city, and is somewhat notorious for his libel suit withWeed, about the “good enough Morgan.” Slim chance, very. Benj. Smead,of the Steuben Farmer’s Advocate, a popular man at the west and southwest. He is one of the oldest de:socratic editors in the State, and has always been sound and consistent in his course. Then there are quite ahost of minor pretensions, and slimmer chances of success. ; Thos. B. Carroll, of Troy, the N. Y. Evening Postman, ete. etc. _ if ¥ Slamm, it is said, isnot after this, but something else, which he will stand a better chance of getting The disposal of this matter will be the first thing the legislature will have to do, and a most difficult job they will find it. ‘Suton. Newark, Ohio. (Correspondence of the Herald.} Newark, O., Dec. 11, 1842. Ohio Legislature—Mr. Speaker Chaney—Removal of the Seat of Government—Newark Iustitute—Grand Annive sary Dinner, §c. §c. The Ohio Legislature is again in session, and the great currency questions which agitate the state are about to be decided. The Hon. Ja’s J. Farren is re- elected Speaker of the Senate, and the Hon. John Chaney, lately M. C., is elected Speaker o' the House of Representatives. Mr. Byington, the father of “ Byington’s Bill,” and Mr. McNulty, were the competitors of Mr. Chaney. The success of Mr. Chaney is looked upon by the whige as a conserva- tive triumph, as an indication that the banks will be gently dealt with; but, in my opinion, has noth- ing to do with that matter. Messrs. Byington and McNulty are both very young men, and somewhat radical certainly, although possessed of excellent abilities ; and the House, in electing Mr. Ghaney, was doubtless actuated by a desire to give the post of honor to a gentleman whose age and experience would give more dignity to its character and weight to its deliberations, than youth, however able. ‘A bill directing the appaisement of personal pro- perty, before sale, when taken on execution, has been introduced, as also a bill to district the State for Congressional representation. A bill to repeal the law relative to fugitives from labor from other states, commonly called the ‘‘ Black Law,” has passed the House of Representatives, by a vote of 46 to 24! The “ Black Law” was passed some years since, by a democratic legislature, at the instance of Kentucky, to enable the latter to reclaim the slaves whom the abolitionists were constantly enti- cing away ; but the stump orators of Kentucky have since 1840, interfered so much with our elections, that a sufficient number of democratic members of the House was found, joining with others, to pro- duce the great majority for the repeal of the law, which I have given above. _ We had great times in our city yesterday. It was the anniversary of the Newark Institute, which learned society had determined to celebrate the return of its natal day with fit and becoming hon- ors. [ts members met any in the evening in the spacious room in the Court House, usually occupied by the Supreme Court ; when the exercises com- menced in the presence of a brilliant assembly ef the wit, beauty, fashion, and intelligence of our city. Lucius Case, Esq., delivered an oration, contrasting our republican institutions with those of monarchi- cal ewe pee ed was listened to with breathlees attention. e address of the eloquent fomenmnen enchained the attention of an audience highly dis- tinguished for intelligence, for about an hour, and even exceeded that high excellence which his friends had ventured to predict. The President then announced a resolution, (which had been made a special wigs | ES the signs of the times indicated an increase of human happiness and freedom. The Hon. B. B. Taylor, and Samus! White, Esq., spoke onthe resolution. The Hon. Mr. Taylor was lately a Ce democratic member of the Ohio Senate, and Mr. White ig an orator of uncommon powers—in- deed, the political canvass of 1840, and the more recent one of 1842, demonstrated that he isnot sur- passed by any other whig orator in Ohio. The speech- es of Mesers. Taylor and White, were, therefore, as might be expected, charocterized by eminent ability. | Flights of fancy, sallies of with, passages of Demi nic eloquence, veins of quaintest humor, followed each other in rapid succession, and dazzle even an audience accustomed to hear these gentle- men on other occasions. The debate being concluded, the Institute took a recess to meet at half past nine o’clook P. M., at the Oceana House, to partake of the sumptuous anniver- sary dinner, prepared by Messrs. Hickox & Smith. Had I space to write, and you to publish, I would give you the carte du diner ; but cuffice itto say that the potages, releves, pieces et montes et de fonds, entrees, gibier, entremets de sucre et de patisserie its, }» ete. etc., were allin the most approv- ed dae and did honor to the Oceana. After the cloth wasremoved, the President of the Institute, W. B. Arven, stated that it was thought best not to have any regular toasts, but to trast to the “flow of soul’”(which was now to follow the “feast of reson for toasts—to have them werry promiscuous, as Sam Weller said. The President then called on Daniel Duncan, Esq., who was acting as Vice-President at the dinner, for a speech. Mr. Duncan_arose amidst loud cheering, and made a speech full of that charming eloquence for which he is so happily distinguished. I am sorry my space will not permit me to give a synopsis of his remarks, ag well asihose of other Serene, Among those who spoke were Samuel White, the Hon. Benj. Briggs, Major B. W. Brice, Col, e, Jas. X. Stanbery, Eeq., Major Dennis, Esq , Perse Mor- Hea Esq., ey White, A fe c pone ennis was not there, very muchto the regret of his friends, and Col. Barker, another distugalahed member, was in Columbus, attending to his Sena- torial duties. ‘ _ There was but one other incident attending the dinner that I will mention. In reply to a toast of Col. Sprague, the Hon. Mr. Taylor was jocularly called on by the. sobriquet of “Jupiter Tonans, which had been given him by some on account of the leading and distinguished part he took when a member of the Ohio Senate. e cheering was 80 great and enthusiastic when Mr. Taylor rose to re- oo to the call, that, without waiting for the cheering to subside, he made in pantomime a mo- tion, a8 if hurling the bolts of immortal Jove from high Phere. ‘We almost fancied we saw forked jghtaing, “red with uncommon descending on the fated heads of those who ed to disobey the thunderer’s High behests. 4 All the festivities went off with the cordi- ality, spirit and courtesy on the part. engag- Rage Boma wt . a oat of taba e are hol meetings 5 rel ving the seat per jewark. We shail offer to build the boy asa great effort will be made im the a it the removal from. we may obtain that privilege. IDENT. Female Semi on Bunker Hill—Beauty of the Young Ladies on Bunker Hill—Religion, Graces, and Puety on Bun- ker Hill. James Gorvon Brnyerr, Esq:— My Dear Sir: — As I do not often see the doings of this quiet town chronicled in your excellent paper, although it is and always has been, since our country’s birth, rife with events of deep interest, not only to the patriot and scholar, but to the general reader, J will give your readers a short account of what has been trans- piring here within a few weeks past. The excitement caused by the bursting up of that nefarious institution, the Phoenix Bank, has some- what subsided. The promulgation of the damnable deeds of its directors, who seem to have been the special protegés of Hermes and Pluto, cast a deeper stignaa upon the fair fame of this town, than any event that has occurred since the burning of the Ursuline Convent. This latter stain, the state of Massachusetts will, I trust, eflace in some degree from her bright escutcheon, ere long, by complying with justice, in remunerating the worthy proprietors of this institution for their loss. The public examination of the poring ladies of the Charlestown Female Seminary, which took place a short time since, was an event of no little interest to many; more, perhaps, than will be felt on any other occasion, betore the 17th June, when (provided Father Miller does not burn the world up) there is to be one grand celebration of the anniversary of the battle of Breed’s Hill, (errone- ously termed Bunker Hill,) to be got up under the auspices of the committee for building the monu- ment, on which occasion the Godlike jiel has consented to deliver an address. This celebrated school is under the direction of a board of trustees, with the pious Dr. B. at their head, and under the more immediate charge of Miss ‘Whiting, who is a highly accomplished lady, and ‘one _well qualified for the station she occupies, having lived under the strict injunctions of Pallas Parthenia, and made teaching her principal and successful pursuit. The school is com; of about one hundred and fifty you ladies, most of whom are just budding into the full bloom and loveliness of womanhood, the rose of whose cheeks has not been dimmed by fash- ionable dissipation ; those hion wared upon weih ts arregest Nor Fi upon wi ant eye, Nor gallant, tempted ~ sang those, fresh and beautiful as the flower’s opening bloom. They are the representatives of the fair daughters of New England, and of the still more beautiful daughters of the “sunny South.” The day was mild and of unrivalled brightness, a fit em olem of the scene I would describe. The Exhibi- tion Hall was filled soon after eight o’clock with ladies and gentlemen, assembled to witness the ex- ercises. Among the former I observed some that were very beautiful. The Seen and accomplish- ed Mrs. ———, who so naturally elicits the admira- tion of all those who are so fortunate as to be thrown into her society, by her refined and charming man- ners, and cultivated mind, was there. Of her it may truly be said, “pulchrorum antumnus pulcher.” The exercises commenced. Those in the lish branch- es deserved much praise; they displayed a know- ledge with the many abstruse branches, euch as we do not often meet with; the compositions in English, and the readings of them, were excellent. That composed by Miss B———, wasa well written piece, cat wie read by Miss W- , ina full and well modulated voice, with much correctness, more, perhaps, than any other piece. “The Soldier's Dream,” written and read by Miss —, Was a beautiful and ingenious production, which would have done credit to writers of more mature years. Indeed, if it was really a dre: I would advise some others to invoke the drowsy influence of Mor- pheus, before they take up their pens. The class in Ancient History wasa very full and interesting one; the members exhibited a familiarity with Herodotus Xenophon and Plutarch, of which Gibbon himself would not have been ashamed. In this class I eb- served many beautiful and interesting faces ; amon; them Miss S——, with raven ringlets, which fell over her fair neck-in great profusion ; Miss C. . with auburn hair, high forehead, and’a cheek on which “ The timid blood had aa ee through, Like something that was half afraid of light.” These, together with a richly intonated voice, were calculated to enlist your attention, There was another, whose bright beauty was admired by all, Miss R. , of the city of Brotherly Love. She is a brunette, with such features as one might well imagine had been moulded,and fostered on the banks of bala oes beneath the sunny skies of Avignon, re « Earth and sky Are picture both and poetry,” to have gazed on the marble creations of that loved land, until their heavenly beauty had been trans- fused into her lovely face. i The specimensin drawing and performances in music were excellent. Miss——excels in these elle joue du piano et dessine parfuitment. Miss S— is also quite an artiste. In the French classes there was quite a large number. Miss B——, of Nova Scotia, read in this beautiful language a piece of her own composition, in “ Lan re so silvery that every word Re pore be Crest une demoiselle est belle et qui est admiree ‘de tout le monde elle ecrit tres correctment et lit bien. Md’lle. R— has charge ef this last class, and is a compe- tent teacher. 4 ‘ ‘ There has been some little excitement here in the religious world. The Rev. Mr. Humphreys was or- dained pastor of the Winthrop Society a short time since. His venerable father (President H——, of Amherst College) preached the ordination sermon, and afterwards gave hisson some good advice, &c. Mr. Ellis, the Unitarian clergyman, is the most ta- lented divine that we have here, and astrue a chris- tian now, although juventutem egit, be eget ino jar oribns plenens-bat ot the pout alone. The Rev. Theodore Parker is now repeating at the Town Hall, the series of sermons or lectures on the times, which he delivered to crowded and enlightened au- diences in Boson a short time since. He may be rightly called a transcendentalist, for he does tran- acend most of his contemporaries in eloquence, pu- rity, and sublimity of thought He unburthens his i i of these eee in such cae yet crap ul language, that none can prevent being instruct: and delighted. “His arguments are the emblems of his mien - Mild, but not faint, and forcing, tho’ serene.” They are not, as some have supposed, dark, obscure, schismatic— “ Quale per incertum Junum sub luce maligna, Eat her ia tlie? 4 Bat in accordance with good sound sense and chris- tianity, perepicuous, “And clear as a beautiful skin, Which never hides the blood yet holds it in.” Some of the Unitarians wanted to ostracise this man from their fraternity ; but I beheve they are most of them ashamed of it by this time. His meek and lovely wife (she that was Miss Cabo!t) is always at- tendant upon his lectures, winning all to her affec- tion by her artless and unpretending manners. Should not the name of Charlestown be changed to Bunker-Hill? Ithink so. More anon, Tout a vous, S: Onruevs. (From the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times.] Tus Acexanper Jury.—No wonder men beg to get themselves placed on a jury, when Siew expect to “feed” at a rate such as the following bill indi. cates. The only wonder to us 1s that the Alexander j id not stay out for a twelve month, with such nty prospect betore them ; and that a number of others besides Mr. Banks did not too sick to deliberate. Of course the County Commissioners will not allow this bill to be thrust upon the county. Purvapeventa, Dec. 13, 1842, The County Commissioi 842. To Jones’! bi Nov. 30—To 15 dinners, oo «"""" Vhottle Mad. wine, 2 00 « 1 do Sh . ‘300 Dec. 1—Brandy $1, %, 4 «Paid for 12 powders, 7 00 “ 3—Brandy SI. porter 60, a4 « 4=Do. “$1, 50, a “ 6—Brandy and oF Paid io 195 196 0 1% 100 1 100 «ed 1 00 ynt of bar and e»gars, M19 Fires in chambers, 200 Erivate witiag rows for Jarymen, x a] Fires in room adjoi e officers, Board, i ms 396 00 ‘$489 75 Mr. Hassler, of the Coast Survey, about whom so much, and so many things has been said in Congress thie session, was in this city yesterday. His equip- age was drawn by four horses, and altogether he conducted himself in a manner that proves him, (since, as Pope says— “ Great wit to madness nearly is allied,” either a man of uncommon abilitines, or a tool of the very first water, . It is difficult to say which he is, on the whole.—Phil. Spirit of the Times. Not Deap—Captain Connor of the Navy. Ponice.—A& loafer named John Devoe, was found in the vault ofthe house of Jeremiah Post, of 102 Amity street, where it is supposed he had secreted himself in order to steal all within his reach during the night. He was con- veyed to the Upper Police, and while in his cell, tore a vest in fragments, that was on his person. It is presumed that the vest has been stolen, and his object wasto prevent its being identified. The vest was made of black cassi- mere,and any person having lost one will farther the ends of justice by calling at the Upper Police, and giving information, — fy cnn ap waseals ineress® in umber creases 3 Tis maaan eae ete amall quantity of clothing and \ at $d 25, that had been stolen fromeEllen Lowroy, ‘ef 36 Hudson peest, ‘The rogue confessed the theft, and was Axotnen Cutty Daownen in 4 Cistean.—A fine hearty child,aged five years, named Peter F., son of Susan Jodry, was accidentally drowned teenie hap Mee oan cistern attached to the premises No. 223 street. ‘This is the third accident of similar character that has re- in this city, and it should serve as a cau- the bexes of cisterns at least four feet in or place a wooden grating. in them, in order to children from falling A jus be accidentally drowned. Tue Manvracruns or Ixpia Rupper-—lIt is said that Mr. Day, of 45 Maiden lane, has done more to perfect the manufacture and cheapen the cost to consumers of India Rubber Overshoes, than all ater manufacturers a this country combined, and that his arrangements are maturi reducing t! cost of his fashionable Minmeieatoes skoce | ay feet in the course of a few months the price will be so low, as to place them quite in advance of leather,for the igned. The experiments which he hi rade duri the ear in perfecti as South America onder of aoe eee tater, will add greatly to this desirable oe Tt isnot ge- nerally known that machinery for the shaping the gum as it flows from the Purpose of trees, been faveuted by Wins; ead maak catia ean ewe is very sanguine in beli will soon change the manner of lying caoutchouc for the markets of this and other countries. The sheet rubber over shoe, so light and elegant, and so du- rable withal, ofpurely American invention, will be- come as celebrated and popular throughout the ci- vilized_world, as the English Mackintosh coats ; and itis not alittle singular, that while the estab- lishment, under the direction of Mr. Day, suc- ceeded in introducing the manufacture of Mackin- tosh coats in this country, in such great perfection asto gain! them the preference over the imported, neither England nor France, whose climate is pe- culiarly adapted to require their use, have yet suc- ceeded in su) lying themselves with this kind of onan shoes, rhe are eal 4 ie an Li of ae, elegant and immensely valuable in the protection of Trealth, The time hes come, indeed, when our delicate and fair country women can plead no ap>- logy for wearing thin shoes, We look tpon the {ndia rabber business as yet in its infancy, and in the hands of one so senGaigKs and enterprising as the gentleman above alluded to, capable of vast ex- tenaion,and application to uses hitherto unknown. Assistant Justices’ Court, Chief Judge, Jo Hoxie presiding. Dec. 20.—Imvontant Decision.— ne. Griffth— This was an action of assumpmt, brought to recover the sum of $5,75, under the following cireumstances :—The parties were er had been inspectors of charcoal, @pd of a number who had associated themselves together, tnder reasurer ; the others performing the labor,with the bree ened the proceeds were to be equally divided at the expiration of every month. On the part of the plaintiff it was shown that Griffith had settled with all the other members of the Company, by paying them $10,25, theirshare of the month’s inspeo- tion,and had paid the defendant but$5,en account,and being called upon for the balance, refused to pay it unless a de- duction was made of $1,25 for losses (since aseerteined) which the plaintiff refused to allow, and therefore brought suit. The counsel for the defendant (who was honored by the opposition with the title of the Butchers’ Champica) contended that the plaintiff had failed to shew that the money was had and received, and further, that the defen- dant had declared the dividend of $10,25, being for cash received and fees due and unpaid. Since then, not being able to collect the latter, or the whole of it, he could not be expected, in his official capacity of treasurer, to become personally responsible for making premature’ dividends, and contended that each member of the ponnery should bear his equal proportion of the loaves. ‘To thisthe plain- tiff’s counsel demurred, and after quoting numerous au- thorities, supposed a case—as, for instance, of the E1 Railroad or any other corporation, should declare a divi- dend, and upon the stockholders apply ‘ing for it, to be told it was not yet collected, he had no doubt the president and directors would he held personally responsible. This he also centended wes the situation of the defendant, and if he had anticipated a dividend (and paid it tosome), must suffer the consequences, and not come upon his it for relief. ‘The parties here rested, and the case was ably reviewed and summed up by His Honor Judge lioxie, who gave a lucid charge te the jury upon the points of jaw, and con- cluded by are ag that although the si between the the Erie Railroad eet at first sight appear plausible, still in its essential res it wasen- tirely different, for (admitting the reeponaibility ofthe offi- cers) in the one case, the road had neither paid nor even deel adividend, whereas the defendant had not only declared, but actually paid a dividend of more than he had received, Still, having pursued such an imprudent and unprecedented course, thereby exciting the hopes of the partners in the charceal Company, he was equally cul- ble, and it must, therefore, be considered his individual ss. and the jury would, therefore, find a verdict accord. ingly. nder this charge the jury retired, and after an absence oftwo hours, returned into court with a verdict for the plaintiff of the full amount claimed $5,765. As after the able charge of poten Hoxie, and the ver- dict of the jury, it is not probable from his decision, the following questions may, there- fore, be considered as settied, viz :— First—That the ident and directors of an srcorye. rated company, by declaring a dividend and not paying if, make (hemeslves personelly ible. Secondly—That the treasurer of a private \y by ing or advancing a dividend, w! he does not, or has received, has no redress for over payments. Thirdly—That the Erie Rail Road has never paid a divi- dend, nor is there a hope it ever will. Fourthly—That Jt Hoxie has one of the clearest heads among the Ward Judges, and may be considered Chief Justice Jo Hoxie of the Ward Courtsof New York. List. SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. David hair cloth 3 George M. . Andrew James Mi N.Y., laborer. Joseph Burtis Husted, Rye, Westchester Co., N. ¥., late merchant Anson Blake, Brooklyn, 5% ‘William Robert Prince, Flushing, Queens Co., N. Y. Jobn Mills, Jr., N.Y. . . Joseph Smalley, N. Y., iron railing maker. John Mackie, Rye, Westchester Co., ’ Wm. R. White, Queens Co., N Cuatnam Tueatre.—Mr. Forrest appears to-mor- row evening in his original and celebrated character of “Jack Cade.” This gentleman is engaged for six nights only, and will perform a round of his most popular characters. The prices during his engagement will remain unaltered. We perceive that an afternoon performance, commencing at half- past one o’clock, is also announced for Monday, and a rich array of entertainments are presented. In the production of novelties, and in securing the best talent, the Chatham stands pre-eminent and alone among its numerous theatrical rivals. Atno other establishment is the same good taste, order, decorum, and untiring industry, apparent—and the fiberal exertions of the enterprizing manager meet with a cordial response from the community. Well, Barnum of the American Museum hes sneered teat he has promised, and now he !ays before _ the pablic a Dill of novelties and attractions for the holy- doyethat never has been seen before this side of the At- lantic. The Animated Tableaux form the most sublime and mognificent exhibition ever seen, and no person can form a conception of their grandeur without witnessing them. The wonderful dwarf, General Tom Thumb, Jr. remains one day longer, and if for the value of twenty five cents amy person fails to see a man who is intelligent, active, talkative, well-proportioned, robust and healthy, who at the same time is euly the size of an infent, and weighs but fifteen pounds, then that person will forever regret it, Such adisplay of Flags, Christmas Greens, and rare novelties wasr.ever seen asthe American Museum will show throughout the holidays. GG- The most ainusing entertainments for the holidays are to be found at the New York Museum, and the price of admission is only One Shilling. Nellis, born without arms, performs his wonderful feats, plays on a variety of musical instruments, and shaves any of the audience. Jenkins, the representative of eccentric characters, singer and banjo player. Diamond, the Ethiopian dancer, Young, the wire volanteur, will go through hisextra- ordinary performances. The whele, including Picture Gallery, Curiosities, &., to be seen for the abore sum DON'T GO THE WRONG SHOP TO BUY orluns Loze if Plasters. Some very honest men are apt to palm off some. worthless to the Doctor's warehouse, ty, 77 Bast or 139 Fulton street, robbed of her herd earned ers, $