The New York Herald Newspaper, March 18, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Saturday, Mareh I gor Tux Warxiy Hxnap, published to-day, centains among other interesting matter, the news by the Great Weetern, and the whole of the cele- brated arguments in the Somers’ Case, now before the U.S. District Court, comprising the speeches of Mesers. Duer and Griffin fer the McKenzie side, and those of Messrs. Butler and O’Coennor against him. Price six cents. 4xroxtant Porrrica Movements.—Large meet- ings have been held in several places, nominating John C. Calhoun for the Presidency, and designa- ting May, 1844, for the time of holding the democra- tre convention—Baltimore the place—and the dis- trict system the mode. The two principal movements of this kind have been made in Detroit, Michigan, and in Charleston, S. C.—both important centres of thought and influ- ence. The friendsof Mr. Calhoun are very busy in every part of the country, and now that Captain Tyler has received his coup de grace in New York, we should not be surprised to see the administration give its influence to the Carolina statesman. John ©. Spencer, the master spirit of the government, will probably be in faver of such a course. ‘Tne Decision or June Berrs.—There is much inquiry, and some anxiety, to ascertain what will be the decision of his Honor Judge Betts, in the great and important question now submitted to him, as to the jurisdiction of the United States Circuit Court in the case of Commander McKenzie and Lieut. Gansevoort. It is a question of deep interest and vital, impor- tance to the parties concerned. And itis also a ques- tion entirely unique, and now for the first time raised in this country since the organization of the federal government. What will be the decision of Judge Betts it 1s im- possible new to foresee. Should he, on examina- tion, be clear im his opinion, it is probably that he will unhesitatingly assume the responsibility, and express it, whether in the affirmative or in the ne- gative. Even should he be clear in his opinion, there is, however, yet another alternative which he may think it wise and expedient to adopt under the extraordinary circumstances of the case. If he de- liver his opinion now, while alone upon the bench, the question cannot go up to the Supreme Court. Questions can only go up on a division of opinion. Jadge Thompson is not at presentimtown. His regular duties are at Washington,but in consequence of the illness of his wife, he is now at his residence at Poughkeepsie. Judge Betts may, therefore, send up to him for his opinion, and by mutual understand- ing, as is usual in case of divisions, they may divide in their opinions in this case, and thus send it up for decision to the Supreme Court of the United States. ‘Lhere is still another view of the case: even sup- posing that Judge Betts should charge the Grand Jury that the Court has jurisdiction, and under that charge that the Grand Jury should bring in a bill against the accused, still ona motion to quash the indictment for want of jurisdictionjin the Court, the question could be carried up to the Supreme Court, in case as before stated, there be a division of opin- ion between Judges Thompson and Betts. Cates Cusaine at THE Astor Hovuse.—On Thursday morning, Mr. Cushing held a levee at the Astor House, ‘and saw a great many of the frends of the administration. We understand from several persons who were present, that Mr. Cushing considered the issue of the recent Tyler meeting as perfectiy conclusive against any chances of the re-election of the in- cumbent now in the White House. Mr. Cushing also gave intimation that Jehn C. Spencer was the master-spirit of the administration—that Mr. Web- ster would coon leave the Cabinet—that Mr. Curtis would not long be Collector of New York—that Col. Graham was popular at the White House— and that some important movements would soon take place. On comparing together all the facts within our knowledge, we would not be surprised to see a strong coalition between John Tyler, John C. Spencer, Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun, in favor of the latter against Van Buren and Clay throughout the country. This would make a cun- ous combination of materials. We wait for the denowem Cotman’s GALLERY oF CosTUMES AND BEAUTIFUL Parntines.—We with pleasure commend it as par- tionlarly deserving the attention and patronage of ladies and gentlemen who have taste for the fine arts. His new costumes from Paris, fromthe 10th to the 18thcenturies, arranged under glass in the same room with nearly 200 oil paintings, many of which would be creditable in any collection in Eu- rope, must make Mr. Colman’s gallery a place of fashionable resort. The charge of admission be- ing but one shilling; and if either of the costumes should be desired forits fashion or dress, they will have the permission to take a copy of it for fifty cents, thereby saving the necessity of purchasing six or more to obtain one, as is often the case, as they are published in sets. We approve of his plan and again repeat, let strangers who visit New York never leave it until they have seen this most de- lighttul lounge in the city. N. B.—We are request- ed to state that no charge is made to his literary sa- loon and bookstore, up stairs. Pauir’s Lirg or Mitne.—This is a capital book of 320 pages, just jublished by D. Appleton § Co. It is exactly adapted to answer the demand of the public for authentic intelligence concerning China, and the countries in Eastern Asia; accurate infor- mation about which part of thesworld has become indispensable in consequence of the opening of China to free association with the commercial na, tions. This volume communicates more knowledge upon those subjects, than can be found in any other treatise of the presentday. It is a book which will be as advantageous to persons trading and naviga- ting beyond the Cape of Good Hope, as it is grati- fying to all those who correctly estimate the labors of Morrison and Milee in breaking down the great wall of China. Price only 25 cents. For sale at this office. Loss ' rue Concorpn Conrigmen.—We learn that the U Sloop of War Concord, has really been Jost on the East Coast of Africa. Jt is repor- ted by Captain Briggs, of the Barclay, who has now arrived at New Bedford,that the U.S. Sloop of War John Adams sailed from Cape Town, Cape Good Hope, on the 3d of January, for Rio Janeiro, having Capt. Boerum and the other officers and crew ot the Concord on board. No other particulars. ‘Tae Comer Last Eveninc.—The comet made a very beautiful appearance Jast night, before the moon rose. This is extremely fortunate, as the weather for some nights past has not allowed astre- nomers to make such observations as are necessary to ascertain its position and its course, We may now very shortly expect some authentic account of this stranger, from New Haven and other credible sources. Lrrerary Exeure.—Quite a flare up has broken out among the literatewrs of New York. Park Ben- jamin has made a severe attack on the magazines, ineluding Epes Sargent and N. P. Willis, the latter especially coming in for the lion’s share of the on- set. We shall notice it hereafter es, Tue Stoum ‘Tuvespay Nicwt.—This was most se vere—the worst we have had in ayear. The wind blew a pertect tempest. The snow has fallen to the depth of nearly two feet or thereabouts. The narrow streets, where the snow is cleared off the sidewalke,are rendered nearly impassable to vehicles drawn by horses. Much damage was done in seve- ral parts of the city Laeistative IvrkRFERENCE WITH THE TRAVELLING Pustic—Rarcxoavs FRoM ALBANY To Burrato.— We are sorry to see that some most injudicious at- tempts have been made at Albany, through the agency of a clique of stockholders to procure the interference of the legislature, not only with the chartered rights of an iacorporated company, but also with the rights of the travelling public, and the speedy transmission of the mail and private ex- presses. We have not seen the provisions of the law which it is proposed to enact, but we understand it is a bill of by-laws or regulations, like the rules of a cook book, directing the Railroad Companies how to manage and transact their business, and especially how to make their bargains. It is forbidden, even by the Constitution of the United States, to pass any law interfering with the obligation of contracts. And it is equally contrary to sound legislation to pass laws interfering with the free rights of parties to make contracts. And such contracts, too, as they may choose tomake. Nor does it matter at all who these parties are, whether they be the rail- road companies with one another, or the rail- road companies with travellers. It is right and expedient that both travellers and the railroad companies should all be left to themselves to make their own bargains without legislative interference. Let trade be free. Govern not too much. If tra- vellers do not like the rules and regulations of the railroad lines, then let them take a packet line upon the canal. They have their choice at the outset. Legislative interference with the freedom to make contracts, if not unconstitutional, is preposterous and absurd, and contrary to sound democratic prin- ciples. According to the present arrangement from Al- bany to Buffalo, by rail road, it is twenty-four hours. The proposed interference would increase the time several hours, and of course increase the expenses, both in time and money, proportionally ; and also delay the reception of letters and expresses for the same length of time. If we are rightly informed the movement has its erigin among the owners of packet lines upon the Erie Canal, for whose benefit and behoof the law is desired. The following article from an Albany paper contains some further views upon the same subject:— A few days ago a select committee, appointed by the Speaker, oy lire bill to the legislature to provide lead ing strings for the travelling public. The people have been decreed to be wise eneugh to select their own le Bislators, but it seems to be the opinion of some of these very legislatora who claim to owe their position to the in- telligenee of the people, that their constituents are not competent to be trusted with their own money when on ajourney, but require the supervision of le tion and the advice of at least two of that - tors called “runners.” The law which the committee have reported should be entitled “ An aet to promote the convenience of runners and tavern keepers, and to pre- vent speedy and commodious travelling.” One section provides that the railroad companies shail give freo in- gress and egress toand from their car houses to at least two agents or servants of every other railroad company, steamboat, packet boat, stage proprietor, association or campany, for the purpose of giving them access to the passengers and baggage. In order that this operation ma e to the highest degree annoying, there is another prov sion, requiring that it shall not be lawful for the train of rs, on a road joining in any other road, to be put under ‘ay till thirty minutes after the arrival of the cars at the termination of the other road. The convenient custom of receiving fare at one place for any distance on a route of railroads, is to be checked by a legal enactment giving to the passengers the privi- lege of repudiating thuir bargains at every stopping place and the railroad agents are required to repay the fares and restore the b: RAR of passengers on reaching the termi- 0 a y of the roads whenever they shall demand ne P sce dd and asa sweeping clause, it is declared at “It shall not be lawful for any reilroad company to contract with any other railroad company to run or use, or to suffer to be run or used, on any railroad other than their own, their passenger cars or motive power, or either vf them, or to contract or agree with any other rattroad company, to own, -purchase, hire, use or Tun, orto own, pUrchase, hire, tse or run passenger cars or motive power incommon or fa connexion; but every railroad eompany shall confine the ordinary use ot their motive power to the line of tion of the provisions of thi their servants or agents, panies offending, and each and every of them, to a penalty two hundred and fifty dollars, to be recovered in an ac- tion of debt in the name of the people ofthis State, by any person who will sue fer the same.” Let us suppose that this law is passed. A passenger starting from Boston, on a journey to Roehester or Buffalo, takes a car on the Western railroad, and reaches the boundary of this State, Here the strong arm of the law is interposed to check his progress. Ie here begins to realize the beauties of New York legislation. The cars are stopped for thirty minutes, two steambost, packet boat, line boat, railroad, and stage runuers are admitted to the car house, to advise and consult wich him as to his future course His baggage is changed te a new car; he himeelfhas to take up new quarters, and anew engine must be provided to earry him on his journey. If his bag- fags it not stolen, he pursues his rotte to Albany. Here ¢ 18 not allowed to pay his fare gat once, for the remainder of his journey, for ¢! rovisions of the are intended to prevent such an accommodation. His baggage must be changed at Schenectady, and at every other stopping placeon the way. He must stop thirty minutes there, to be importuned and harrassed by a gang of clamorous and often dishonest runners; he must wait thirty minutes to give these land sharks and the baggage thieves and tavern Keepers a chance to profit by his position, for “it shall be adjudged a misdemeanor,and shall be punishable as such,” to exclude these persons from the car house. Such legislation, which looks upon the people as in a state of pupilage, is notin character with the age or spirit of our institutions. On this, as on many other subjects, We all feel that in the language of the Globe, “the world is governed too much.” Grauam’s Macazinr, tor April, Gast issued by Israel Post, 88 Bowery) is no whit inferior to any of its predecessors. Every page sparkles with the genius of the first authors of the continent—Coo- per, Paulding, Longfellow, Willis, Wilde, Mesdames Smith, Ellet, Sigourney, Osgood, Sawyer, and some dozen others, fill it to the brim with the nectar of the immortals. We obserye in a certain journal constant attempts to depreciate eur periodical litera- ture and to elevate in the popular estimation that of Great Britain; though as often as “Graham” ap- pears the editor of the journal aforesaid greedily seizes and publishes its crack articles in his own co- lumns. baie | out of the qaestion the rabid politics of Blackwood, acknowledged by every body to be the best of the foreign monthlies, we do not believe one person in five thousand would pronounce it equal to Graham’s—Compare the last three _num- bers—Does any one su Christopher North would not welcome heartily such contributions for “Old Ebony,” as Allston, Bryant, Cooper,;Dana, Longfellow and Paulding have made to Graham’s Magazine? Pshaw! it is really an insult to the jer to ask so ridculous a question. We demand pardon. _ Cooper, in the number before us finisheshis ‘Au- tobiography of a Pocket Handkerchief,” said to be the best thing he has done in thisdecade; the Ex- Minister Paulding gives notes of his grand tour with the Sage of Lindenwold down the Mississippi; Mrs. Seba Smith shows conclusively what. we always supposed to be true, that the Witch ot Ender, in- stead of being a hag was one of the most beautiful and loveable creatures of the world; Herbert pre- sents a splendid historical ballad founded on the well known story of Jane McRae: Longfellow has too exquisitely finished poems; Willis a scripture piece of exceeding beauty: Mrs. Ellet, a story of intense interest, and some dozen others, ladies and gentle- men of merit, give clever articles of various de- scriptions. The editorial reviews, etc. are written with discrimination, ability, and independence.— One of the engravings, ‘First Affection,” is a gem worth a years’ subscription to the Magazine. No. 2 will not bear so much praise, though it is quite equal to the common run of the periodical plates; and No. esigned” and engraved expressly forthe ‘‘la- will bring down universal applause, * “New Hamrsuire Execrion.—In consequence! of the non arrival of the eastern mail, due yesterday morning, we are without many returns. It is sup- posed, however, from those received that Hubbard has succeeded over both the whig and Tyler candi- dates by about 2000 majority. Tae Great Wesrxen.—There is "no truth in the report that this steamer put back en Thursday night in consequence of the storm. She went directly to sea, and was out of sight before the storm set in. The wind blew most frightfully, but the Western is sale enough. Navat Court Marriat.—The trial of Comman- der McKenzie was resumed yesterday, but nothing of interest was presented. Cnatiam Tneatre.—Several new pieces are an- ed for this evening, one of which, entitled “The Comet,” is represented as irresistibly rich in scenes of wonder and astonishment. Mr. Thorne isever ready to present the vulgar prejudices of the day in their most appropriate colors, in contrast with the robes of awful dignity with which certain de- luded fanatics invest their ridiculous chimeras; and in this new play, we understand, « certain high dignitary receives some severe, though perhaps well merited rape over the kauckles, We anticipate a full house to-night no Dinver Ov rae Saint Parricn’s Society aT THE Crry Horet, Last Eventne.—The annual dinner of this Society took place last night at the City Hotel. The arrangements, and entire getting up of the festi- val were extremely creditable to the proprieter of this elegant house The dining room was tastefully decorated by the banners of the Saint Patrick’s, Saint George’s, and New England Societies!; a transparency of the venerable Saint whose natal day was celebra\ed, and the Harp of Erin. The dinner was served in the beststyle, and the wines were of the choicest brands. Among the guests we noticed—W. D. Cuthbert- son, Esq., Vice-President of the Saint George’s So- ciety; R. Irvin, Esq., President of the Saint An- drew’s Society; E. W. Faber, Esq., President of the German Society; D. C. Colden, Esq., President of Saint David’s Society; M. H. Grinnell, Esq., Pre- sident of the N. England Society; E. Benson, E: President Saint Nicholas Society; A. Barclay,Esq., British Consul; Jas. Buchanan, ex-British Censul; Rey. Mr. Levins, Chaplain ; J. R. Whiting, District Attorney; Charles O’Connor; Brady; R. J. Dillon; Graham ; Dr. Hogan; Dr. Houston; J. Caldwell, Jno, E. White, and Geo. McBride, Esqrs., &e., &c. After the cloth was removed, the chairman rose and said— Gentlemen—Before offering any regular toast, [ beg to thank you for the honor of electing me to pre- side over this society. (Cheers.) I will now call on you to drink the toasts this evening with all the enthusiasm of Irishmen. (Cheers.) They have been framed in a spirit of liberality, and will, I trust, be drank inthe game spirit. I must express the gratification which we feel in welcoming the uests who honor us with their presence, some of them for the first time, because they never filled the same station. (Cheers.) Fill for the first standing e celebrate—We rejoice in its annual re- pvny and hail with pleasure the patriotio feelings it ex- cite ‘hree cheers and all the honors. Air—* St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning.” ‘The next regular toast was— “ Saint Patrick—We revere the memory of him who first planted the banner of the cross in the green isle of the ocean.” Air—* The Exile of Erin.” The next toast was— “ Treland—Her history is full of sorrow—her brighest page must yet be written !” ‘Air— Savourneen Dhee The Chairman then called on Mr. Chrehugh for asong; and that gentleman cheerfully responded, and sang “‘ Nora, the pride of Kildare,” with cha- racteristic spirit, brilliancy and effect, which was received with rapturous applause. The next toast was— “The United States of America—Prosperity to their free institutions.” Three times three, and one cheer more. Air—“ Hail Columbia.” ‘The Chairman called on Mr. Austen Phillips for a song—and that Cusnguiaied vocalist sang ‘ The early time of love,” in his ueual exquisite style. Next toast— “ The President of the United States.” Drank with all the honors. Air— The President’s March.” The Chairman then called on the second Vice- President for a volunteer song, with the remark that asingle volunteer was worth a dozen pressed men. But no song came—and the next toast was an- nounced. Mr. Cuairman—Well, then, fill for the sixth toast; and if you’re Irishmen you'll fill to it—to the petticoats— “ Queen Victoria—May all the measures of her reign be just te Ireland—justice to Ireland will be doubly re- paid by the affections of Irishmen.’ Three times three. Air—“ God save the Queen. Mr. Barcray, the British Consul, then rose and returned thanks as follows:—I rise only in conse- uence of an intimation that I should return thanks for this toast. I can only say that I would deem it as insulting to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick to do so, when I recollect that they were born to the alle- giance of Queen Victoria, asI was myself. The next regular toast was— The City of New York—Her great public works are lasting monuments of her mighty enterprise, and sure tees of her lasting prosperity. (Cheers ) — The Star Spangled Banner.” 3 The Chairman then called on the first Vice Presi- dentto obtain a song from his end of the table. The Vice replied that he was requested to call on the Chairman himself for a song, and Mr. Reyburn with the fgreatest bonhomie responded an sang a comic song. __ _ Cuatrman—Fill your glasses for the next toast—it is one that ealls for the hospitality of this board, and Tam sure you will do it justice. Our sister societies—emulation without strife ! Three times three. Air—“ The Angel’s Whisper.” Mr. Curnnertson, Vice President of the St. Geerge’s Society, briefly returned thanks, and ave — . The Sonsof St. Patrick, in leve and in war, ever vic- torious—in industry and perseverance, they set landable examples—in patriotism firm, and in the social virtues ent—May the country which they love, rajoice in freedom and happiness, _Mr. Irvin, the President of the St. Andrew’s So- ciety, also returned thanks as follows :—The task of replying to the last toast, is a pleasing one. It is that of returning a cordial il ge to the kindness and hospitality of the sons of St. Patrick on the part of the sons of St. Andrew. (Cheers.) It is lee to over-estimate your efforts in the cause of benevolence. The woes £0 touchingly described in that exquisite ballad—‘ the Exile of Erin,” can- not affect the sons of green Erin here, for here he meets his warm-hearted brethren, who ena- ble him to obtain a happy home in_ this free land. (Cheers.) Long may a. blessing rest on the labors of this society. Allow me to propose a toast in honor of an Irish woman, known and loved in all lands where genius and Ire- land are known. No one has pourtrayed so truly, and vindicated with such fervor, the Irish character, as Miss Edgeworth. I canonly say of her, that she is not, and never has been, an “‘absentee.” (Great applause.) Although honors would have awaited her in other lands, she has clung with undying affec- tien to her own country. Let me give— Edgewerth—Beloved at home, admired abrosd— the ornament of her sex and of Ireland. , Drank with three times three, and continued cheering. Mr. Disks returned thanks on behalf of the Ger- man Society—he had often before manifested how much he felt like an Irishman on St. Patrick’s day, and he would only give— Charity—We own her influenee in drawing closer the ties of country in a foreign land. Drank with all the honors. Mr. Coupen returned thanks on behalf of the St. David’s Seciety. His maternal grandmother was. he said, an Irishwoman, and 60 on the ground o| consanguinity he had some relationship to Ireland. He could also add that Mr. Robert Addis Emmett had been his friend, and who that knew him did not love and venerate him? Who did not acknowledge that he was every inch an [rishmen—every inch an Trish gentleman? (Applause.) But he (Mr. Colden) had other grounds for respecting Ireland We had been a landed proprietor there, and had experience of the fidelity of Irishmen to their engagements. We had also travelled in that ‘ green isle,” and whilst he could cheerfully respond to the sentiment of the poet— “ Treland— Ireland—sweetest isle of the ocean.” He had heard the swelling hills and blooming val- leye of that lovely land, re-echo— Erin mavour- neen, erin go bragh!” (Cheers.) He concluded by giving :— Prosperity to Ireland. . Alderman Benson returned thanks in behalf of the St. Nicholas Society. Mr. M. H. Grinnext. returned thanks on the part of the New England Society ‘The next toast was— ‘The Daughters of Erin. Drank with tremendous applause. Mr. Granam’s (the Ist Vice President) health was then drank with all due honors, and that gentleman offered the next toast, after thanking the Society for the honor of his election »— May Irishmen continue to throng around the festive board in honor of their patron saint, and cherish union and harmony. Three times three. Mr. Dixon, (the 2d Vice President,) then rose, and said—In the darkest hours of Irish history, no nation discovered more steadfast sympathy for Ire- land than France. When the heel of the Saxon trod deep on the land, and Saxon M ay i$ attempted to obliterate the very name of Irishmen, France offered them her open arms. (Cheers.) And when it was prohibited under the sternest penalties, to teach the sons of Ireland, France offered the means of educating her priesthood. France also, in all the departments of her government, offere: the means of distinction to Irishmen; and the stran- ger in Paris could see inscribed on the gates of the capital the ‘names of Irish warriors, who under other circumstances, would have given their blood ane lives to the service of their native land. | offer then :— France, brave and chivalrous, the refuge of Irishmen— she herselfever obtain the sympathy she hasso freely ‘en to the Air—The “ Mar The Rey. Mr, Levins then gave— ‘The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick—Ite aim on earth, heaven’s own virtue, Charity. Air—“ Rory O’Moore.” ‘The Cuarmman then proposed the health of his predecessor—Dr. Hogan. a Dr. Roser Hooaw returned thanks in feeling and appropriate terms, and ecencluded by giving the health of — |iberat Ire} 5 The CuargMman then rote and said—I now propose the health of a Festlemen, who, in his late noble defence of a helpless trish girl, a8 well as in his ge- neral character, deserved the warmest approbation of the Irish people of America- The health of James R. Whiting. Drank with tremendous applause. - Mr. Warring returned thanks. He said he had only, in the discharge of his duty, pressed on the notice of the jury in the case alluded to, the consideration of the general character which the Irish females have uniformly main- tained. (Great cheering.) He would have respond- ed to the toast in honor of the Irish ladies, if he had had notice. To their virtue and honorable cha- racter he could in his official character bear the highest testimony. From those who had received in their arms thé fair representatuves of thet green isle the eulogium on the character of the daughters of that “green isle” would with more propriety come; but he cherished the hope of yet visiting that isle, for which alove had— “ Grown with his growth, And strengthened with his strength.” ‘The learned gentleman concluded with proposing the memory of— “ Amelia Curran, the betrothed of Robert Emmett, and Maria Steell, the loved one of Robert Shears.” (Great applause.) Drank in solemn silence. Air—‘ Oh, Breathe not his name !* Mr. GILLEsrre gave— “ The Irish heart—the seat of hospitality and honor.” (Cheers. Air— Come haste to the Wedding. The Cxameman here rose and said, that among the invitations issued by the Society were those to the distinguished Sons of Ireland—among them there were found to be, John C. Calhoun,the son of Patrick Calhoun of Ireland; (great cheering ;) James Buchanan, Senator, from Pennsylvania ; James P. Kennedy, of Baltimore ; and Mr. Irvin, lately appointed minister to some foreign State— (cheers.) The Chaitman then read a letter of apo- logy frem Mr. Buchanan, concluding with this sen- timent :— Irishmen and the Sons of Irishmen, whilst they acknow- ledge no superior may challenge equality with the wisest mm bravest of our countrymen—drank with great ap- plause. } Air—* The Irish Washerwoman.” A letter of apology from Mr. Kennedy was also read ending with an appropriate sentiment, which was drank with applause. The Cuarrman then proposed the health of the “Hon. John McKeon,” there’s something else after that I can’t make out; (a laugh.) Hope he left nothing after him at Washington!—laughter.) Mr. McKeon’s health was then drank ; and the Hon. gentleman returned thanks in appropriate terms,and ave ‘ ‘The Sons of St. Patrick, in this country, true patriots, with no fear of danger and no truckling to expediency. (Drank with cheers.) : i The Cramrman then said that to be provided cee all contingencies. they had invited Bishops Hughes and Onderdonk, and they would have in- vited all the other Bishops if they thought they would have come. But St. Patrick was a great dunce for ce bornin Lent. (Laughter.) These gentlemen had sent letters of apology, but no senti- ments, and all he could do was to propose their health. (Drank with all the honors.) Air—“ Paddy Cary.” Mr. Joan Cautpwett then rose, and proposed ‘The Bar of New York. (Drank with all the honors.) . Mr. Caras O'Connor then rose, and said that although he could say he was unprepared to reply, ee to say that he was unaccustomed to address arge audiences in the city of New York, was a stretch of modesty if not too great for the son of an Irishman, was rather too much even for the members of the bar. Still, ies by no means the representative of the New York bar, for a senior (Mr. Girard) sat at his right, it was only the temerity of the blood which he (Mr. O’Connor) inherited that induced him to present himself on that occasion. But his learned father in his profession had promissed to follow, and when an Irishman exclaimed, ‘‘ Faugh a ballagh,” surely no true man would be found to hold back.— Mr. O’C. then referred, in complimentary terms, to the N. York bar, and went on to speak of lawyers in general, in all ages, as the uniform and steadfast champions of civil liberty. It was to lawyers that England owed that liberty which so nearly assimi- lated her to this free land. Lawyers had ever been found among the foremost of the advocates, and even the martyrs of liberty. Who had suddenly been called to the head of armies contending for liberty? Very often they had been called from the desk of the lawyer. In thisland the lawvers were the “‘salt ot the earth,” so far asit respected the mainte- nance of civil liberty. He had only a word or twoto add in relation to the striking and extraordinary fact, that so large a number of the native born Americans, who stood in the first rank in every profession, were the sons of Irishmen. Fifty years ago, but a few Irish- men of the first class had emigrated here to seek the asylum denied at home. Among them was one who claimed no great rank, but who came in modest humility, expecting peace and tranquility, not dreaming of distinction. But the hour of danger came, and he was in the first rank. Mr. O’C. then alluded to the brilliant conduct of James McKeon, (father of the Hon. J. McKeon) at Niagara, an concluded by Proposing the memory of that gallant man,’ which was drank in solemn silence. Mr. J. W. Garp then rose, and after some hu- morous remarks, gave as a sentiment :— Our native land. Mr. Jno. E. Wurre gave— antry of Ireland—Bright examples of filial affection, pure virtue, and disinterested generosity—may their ardent hopes for the regeneration of their country toon be reales. (Cheers.) Mr. Wurrina proposed the health of the “ Re- porters of the New York press’—on which there were loud calls for Dr. Houston, of the Herald. Dr. Houston replied, and gave, after some re- marks— “ Civil and Religious Liberty—May Irishmen never forget the cause with which the sufferings of their coun- try are identified.” Mr. Geo. McBring, Junr., after come beautiful remarks, proposed— “Woman—Ourornament in prosperity, our solace in adversity.” Drank with tremendous applause. Air—“ Green grow the hes 0°!” 2 A number ef other appropriate toasts were given, excellent songs sung, and the large and respectable company separated, after an evening of unalloyed enjoyment. From Boston.—Harnden & Co. came in yester- day afternoon at about three o’clock, with Boston papers of Thursday. They arrived in the Cham- pion by the way of New Haven, and beat the mail several hours. Marine Disasters.—See Ship News for disasters in the recent storm and for the loss of several valua- ble ships. NavaL.—The Grampus, Lieut. Downes, teuched eff Charleston on the 11th inst Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Judge Kent, and Aldetman Woodhull nd Car- man. ‘Tois Court will commence ita # Manen 17 Monday next Amrnican Musewm.—T! a great holiday at thises tablishment, and splendid performances are given in the afternoon at two o'clock, and again in the evening at half past seven. Families should net fail to attend to-day, to witness the entertainments and listen to the delightful melodian, a magnificent instrument, which in itself comg bines the music of an orchestra of fifty performers. This is the very last day of the comic Booth. ———e 8% BRISTOL'S SARSAPARILLA—ANOTHER PROOF OF ITS EFFICACY.—By reference to tho ad- vertisements in another column, it will be seen that ene of the most remarkable cures ever performed, has just beea effected by this invaluable preparation. It is the case ofa man well known to business men, and coming as it docs unsolicited, speaks surely, and in a way not to be mistaken, that public opinion is fast gain- ing in its favor, as a purifier of the blood .and renovator of the human’ system. No extraneous methods are adopted to igi it into notice; the proprietor rather it should work its way solely on its own merits. What parent, brother, or sister, having relatives ond friends suffering from that dreadful se, scrofula, but will atleast take the pains to inform themselvesof its certain healing powers? We respectfully invite all ns at all doubtful of whet it has and will do, tocall on Mr. Thomas Hogan, 208 Stanton street, and satisfy themselves by irrefragable testimony. Sold, wholesale and retail, by Wm. Burger, 50 Courtlandt street, and 189 Green- wich street, and druggists genorally. Avausta, March 11th, 1843. Gantiemen :— Please pay to tho order of A. Grandjean one hundred and eighty dollars, and charge game as advised to account of ‘Your obedient servant, (Signed) D'ANTIGNAC & BARRY, M. Penroun & Co., Druggist, N. ¥. Avousta, March 11th, 1843. Dean Sin :— The Grandjean’s Restorative having ‘been all sold we hand you the above check forthe amount, say one hun- dred and eighty doll ertising this article and ke«pi supply of it, we could sell a good deal of it. Our M in using it pon his bald head, he others who have used it, speak favorably. if you think proper 24 dozen bottles them to M with artic! ‘at they are sending ua Let have attractive handbill. : : bach aaa Yours, &e., D'ANTIGNAC & BARRY. OG> All Apothecaries, Draggis nd © Mer- chants, are respectiully requested to give their ord ors i mediately for Grandjean’s Hair Composition, if they wish to prevent delay. Po nd rs. Penfold & Co, and they will prek them OG-SARGENT'S MAGAZINE, FOR APRIL, CAN new be obtained at this office. (cy The Southern mail had not arrived when our paper went to press. 6 Buretary.—Thompson & Fisher's jewelry store, 331 Broadway, was broken into about a quarter past nine o'clock, as the window, which has a large plate of glass in front, was stove in by some per- sons, where there was at the time about two thou- sand dellars worth of goods; they succeeded in getting one gold watch and escaped. Thompson & Fisher were sitting in the store at the time. Housr Brown Down anp a Woman Kinixp.— During the violent storm yesterday morning, about four o'clock, the southern walls of a house in Wash- ington street, No. 121, that had been left standing, was blown down, and falling upon the small adjoin- ing building 1194, crushed the roof and walls to the ground, and killed Mrs. Mary Walker, who was asleep in the house with her husband. His shoul- der was severely injured, and one of the legs of one of their children broken by the falling ruins. The body of Mrs. Walker was removed from the ruins yesterday morniog after daylight, and from ap- arauces it is supposed that she was thrown upon fer face and suffocated. No outward injury suffi- cient to cause death was apparent. The Coroner held an inquest upon the body, and (the physicians decided that herdeath was either occasioned by in- ternal injuries or suffocation. The dwelling occu- pied by Mr. Walker, was owned by the Lorillard estate. The front and one of the side walls of the building which caused the accident, were lately in- spected and found to be defective, and were about to be taken down and their places supplied with new ones. To scone this, the ra(ters were taken out yesterday, and a piece of the gable wall cut down to the height at which it was contemplated to construct the new roof. The remainder of the gable, thus being left without support, was unable to resist the tremendous strength of the wind, and fell, as before described. : Avoruxr House Buown Down.—A small frame house on Ninth avenue near 18th street, was torn to pieces by the wind yesterday morning. It wes oc- cupied by a small family, who, Srpreenmte of dan- ger, had taken refuge in another building only afew moments previous. Frozen To Deatu.—Yesterday merning as Mr. James Moran was passing through 22d street, near the East river, he perceived a hat sticking out of the snow and upon making examination afterwards found the bedy of a man frozen to death. The Co- roner was sent for and upon investigation it was as- certained that the man’s name was Peter Gallagher. That on Thuisday evening about 8 o’clock he was last seen in the porter house of Mr. Chase, corner of 2ist street and Ist avenue, where he had moe to obtain a glass of brandy and water. He left there soon afterwards and was notseen until found yester- day morning. He had recently boarded with Wm. Gillen foot of 22d street Puenr Ann Henperson, who has been cngaged asa servant at 21 McDougal street, was cribbed yes- terday by officer Prince Gill Davis, sharkee with stealing $15 in specie and clothing valued at $16, from the trunk of Catharine Wagner, 27 Van Dam street. A portion of the clothing was found in her possession and she was fully committed. Generar Sessions.—During the past ten days the Court of Sessions have tried,46 cases, which evinces promptitude and readiness on the part of the Court and District Attorney rarely if ever equalled. Fins —About three o clock yesterday morning when the storm was raging at its heighth, a fire was diseovered at 499 Water street in a grocery store. Itextended to the livery stable of McCor- mick & Hughes in the rear, which were destroyed, with six horses.gThe damage to the premises is esti- mates at $3000. The property belongs to Dr. Ack- erly. THE CHEAPEST BOOK YET—ONLY THREE SHILLINGS.—The Book Without a Name,by Lady and Sir Charles T. Morgan, two volumes in one, containing near 600 pages, printed on fine white paper, large cl type, and embracing the following recherche tales :— Le Cerden Blew—Milton’s Houso—8t. Albau’s Abbey— Momoirs ofthe Macaw of a Lady of Quality—The Pub- lic—A First Lesson in Reading—The Absurdities of Men of Merit—An Essay on Coals—Curiosity—Rursl Plea- sures—A Defence of Punning—The Pleasures of Hear- ing—The English Malady—Liborality—Luxuries and Nocessaries—Memoir of Dr. Botherum, and twenty other complete stories, tales, &c. For sale by E.B. Tuttle, News Office, 4 Ann st. B.—The Odd Fellows’ Novel baving been delayed on the Boston route by the sterm, will be for a above this day. HISTORY RECORDS THE PROCEED- INGS of the “Diet of Worms,” but there never wa! i of worms so thorough and searching in i Kolmstock's Vermifu; Admi; r this any indicaton of the Mothers should never be without it, a ion of the presence of worms should al- induce them to administer it. The medicine is sure to do good in any case where the bowels are dis- ordered, it can do noinjery,end if worms exist they will inevitably be eradicated. Sold only at 71 Maiden Lane at 26 cents per bottle. 0G- THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE, Is guaranteed to cure all forms of secondary syphilis. Pa tients effected with pains in the bones, cutrneous erup tions, sore throat, and every other symptom indicative of the existence of venereal taint, sheald use this specific without delay. Sold in bottles at $1 each, in capes of half a dozen bottles, $5, (forwarded to any addres.) ‘W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent, Principal Office of the College @7 Nassau street. QG@-LIN’S CELESTIAL BALM OF CHINA—We have not space to enumerate half the complaints to the cure of which this admirable preparation is will be found beneficial in all cases which cf controlled or modified by external applications. In rheumatism, piles, erysiples, injuries of the spine, the ligaments, or the muscles, swellings of the joints, soro- ness of the eyes, wounds, burns and sealds, Lin's Celes- tial Balm will always give relief, and in nine cases out of ten, effect a perfect cure. We trust to be exempt from all such diseases and casualties, but if we should be so unfortunate as to become a vietim to any ofthem, wo should resort at once to Lin's Celestial Balm of China. It can only be had at 71 Maiden Lane. EST MEDICAL DISCOVERY OF TUR mouroux’s electro magnetic plates, always af- if by magic, instant relief, and neve i rections or pains, chiefly rheumi ralgy, the gout, headache, ticdouloureux, cramp stomach, recent paralysis, and diseases ‘of women, pale colours, suppressions, nervous at! &c, When consi- dering that the greatest number of our sicknesses arise from some disturbance in the nervous fluid of the body, and that the equilibrium can be so easily and qnickly re- stored by the plates, it must be acknowledged that this discovery is a great bles ‘The plates are sold a fg. 00, by Ninuard, 65 Franklin treet, New York mts—In Boston, Ranson & Ste- vens; ia Buffalo ristol ; in Washington, R. 8. Pat- terson ; in Charleston, Leprince. @g DR. RUSH’S HEALTH PILLS, as we ed, are so greatly in demand, that th pply them quick enough. ' Order arte of the country, and certi' their efficacy. This is the sure test, this morning, if after all we and others have said Person can be found foolish enough “to all consider him in the first stage of preme- ditated suicide.”—Evening Tattler. Sold at the principal office, 30 Ann st; also at 460 Broad- way; 168 Bowery; 69} Fulton st., Brook! ‘Agents—Burgess & Zieber, Philadelphia ; Redding & Co., Boston; Dr. Reed, corner Gay and Saratoga streets Baltimore; A. Guthrie, Albany. wef THE PRIVATE MEDICINE CHESTS PRERA- by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, are gu: anteed to cure the worst cnses of Gonorrhea, Gleet, or eny unpleasant discharge from the urethra, without taint- ing the breath, or disagreeing with the mont delicate sto. mach. ‘Te purchasers of these chests, the College bind themselves to give medicine gratis, if not cured. Price spect- ent can scarcely ‘6 pouring in {rom s innumerable of \d as the “Sun” says $3each. By authority of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, OT Nassau street, N. ¥. W. 9. RICHARDSON, Agent. THE WHALE THAT SWALLOWED JONAH. would have had considerable difficulty in digestin, rome of the tough yarns, with which certain medical professers adorn the columns of our daily papers. Pe- ters’ Vegetoble Pills and Medicated Lozenges are not thrust into netice by such means, and yet their sale quadruples that of the nostrums of these bombastic ego- tists. Until dyspepsia, cough. worms, and all diseases of thestomach, bowels and liver, are abolished, which will not be till thecommencement of the millenium, Pe. ters’ preparations are likely to maintain the ascendancy whiel they have acquired over the guess work compo: sitions of bluatering empirics. The public also mani- fert a determination to stick to Peters’ Veget Principal office, 195 Fulton st,corner Nassau. TO THOSE WHO HAVE COUGHS OR COLDS, asthina,or consumption, we would say, read the nume rous certificates, and exomine them for yourselven, either at our office, or in the newspapers, and then you cannot fail being convinces) of the peculiarly valuable character of Dr. Tay lor’s Balsam of Liverwort, 976 Bowery, and its immense superiority over all and every one of thoes new medicines, got up under different names by the mercenary onits reptttation, against which we would warn those who seek that relief which they expect to receive from this long-tried Balsam of Liverwort. ‘The barefaced coun terfeiter dare not imitate our new steel plate libel, “T° prevent connterfeits,” as far as price is concerned, the size of the bottle, and the very large quantity they con tain, (being double or treble that of those useless imita- tors,) make it one of the cheapest medicines mag os being sufficient to effect a perfect cure. We blished some certificates lately in the Commer. nd Chronicle newspapers, Perkins, and Hoffman, only the price of one or two visite of a physician, bottle ofte have ribune, Herald, Sun with the names of Dra. Clinton, given in their cases to pu not well, (if medicine can oa eet 4 Buy ns above, or of Dr, Leads, draggust, sole wholesale agent, Mes. Hays, agent, Brooklyn, 199 Fulton street, PUBLISHED THIS MORNING, ‘And for sale ot the HERALD OFFICE, A Native Romaner ayvitLep AMARANTHA, or Tue Danx Evep One, y y H. N. Win. . " Full of the most startling adventures and romantic &nci- dents, founded on tacts. ‘The work is printed in pamphlet form, snd ILLUSTRATEP WITH SPLENDID WOOD CUTS. Price 124 cents single copy—$s « hundred, PUBLISHED res MORNING, tt atthe HERALD OFFICE, Part4 or BRANDE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA. Price 26 cents. THE COMET! THE COMET: ILLUSTRATED WITH ELEVEN ENGRAVINGS. MONDAY MORNING, will be published in an Extra New World, the celebrated work cf M. Arago, the great French A*tronomer, written by order of the goverament, entitled THE COMET. : Scientific notices of Comets in general, and in particular the Comet of 1832, to which is added an account of THE EXTRAORDINARY COMET NOW BLAZING THROUGH THK HEATED: And which may be seen every fair evening opinion of eminent astronomers on the INFLUENCE OF COMETS ON THE EARTH. ‘This will be the most interesting and scientific, as well as the most complete, work on the subject of comets ever published, giving the history of the most celebrated comets which have appeared im ancient and modern times. Price 124 cents—$8 a hundred. at J WINCHESTER, 30 Ann street. THE SUNDAY MERCURY.—The taost popular. and original ofthe Sunday papers, will be feuad full of good things for to-morrow. Fun, philosphy, morality and humor, and a little wit. Among other original ar. ticles will be found the following:—A National Song, by Tongs; a curious Story about apparitions, taken from a ver \d_ work; also various other curious things. A tale ef Beaucourt, cbevutiful story; Morality. of Insolvency; Newro ‘Molasses‘and Mesmerism; the great ‘Tyler Meetin rt Circular; sporting anecdotes o! the bloods ofthis city, &c, &c. by Ladle; re-opening of the Park, and full criticiam ofthe new comedy; Foreign News; Police Doings; Weekly Record of crime and misery. Dow Jr. Text— Ages and ages yet away must pass, Ere Time his se: the and gles shall cast. Chit chat, containing all the news of the week. All the latest local and general news, editorials on al! sorts of subjects, &c. &c. ‘The Sunday Mercury is the most popular paper to ad- vertize in, and is widely circulated all over the Union.— Office 109 Nassau near Ann street. Subscription $1 for eight months. ANOTHER GREAT NUMBER.--MILITIA RE- FORM.—This Days’ New World will again stir up the elements in a manner that will astonish the city and coun- try. It will contain— 1—A Discourse delivered befere the Ancient and Hon- orable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, on the cele- bration of their 190th Anniversary. Boston, June 2, 1928. By Rev. John Pierpont. This discourse was the first movement against the present system. Il—Polly Gray and the Doctors—Yankee Story by Seba Smith. Il—The History, Politic: the Germans, by F. J.Grund, Esq. IV—New Year's Night at Rome, by Jas. Aldrich. V—The Lawsuit, a eapital original tale. VI—Hammond’s Political Hinory of New York—a eon le Review. of Great Cities—Extracts from anew le. VilI—Nat. P. Willis—A scorching article in reference ‘gentieman, which will enlighten the public as to to the title. —The Great Earthquakes and Comet of 1843, giving full accounts of them. X—The Hawahan and Sandwich Islands—An inter- esting account from a new work shortly to be published in Boston. XI—Letter from Mr. Aldrich—Genos, its streets, Palaces and Churches; 8} Leghorn, Pisa, Campo ind Palaces. 6, World of Art, and va- Terms—98 a year,6}centesingle. Office 30 Ann street. ature, and Manners of fi Just Published—Kugenia Grandet, a tale of every day life im France,{rem H. de Balzac; Tho Bible in Spain, price 25 conta; Animal Chemistry, 26 ceate, and many other valuable books inay be had ai the office, 30 Amnst. PROFESSOR VELPAAU’S CELEBRATED SPECIFIC PILLS, for the cure of Govorrhw, Gleet, rnd all unpleasant discharges from the urethra, it now tl only remedy used in Europe for tl treseing com- plaints. So great has been their suc #e in "wie, that they have caused the astonishment o: he whe '» medical profession ; and Professor Velpean, | cir ce rated in- ventor, now boldly asserts that he ¢ ) @ure .i@ worse case of gonorrhm with these pills in ies the. half the time occupied by the old, and now obsolete remedies. Tue Coureck or Mevicing anp PHamMacy or THE City or New Yonx, since the intreduction of those Pilis into the United States by them, have sold more than FIFTEEN HUNDRED BOXES ; and they defy a single instance of failure to be produced. Aggravated cases of upwards of a year’s continuasee, have been 5; ily cured by them, without confinement, tajpting the breath, disagreeing with the stomach, or any of the disagreeable effects of the old treatment. Cavtiox.—As these pills aro now known tobe the only ific for Gonorrh@a and Gleet, persons requirin them are hereby informed that they are only to hi enuine at the Office of the College, 97 Nassau street, N. ‘ork. Price $1 per box of one hundred Pills. W. S. RICHARDSON, Agent. Principal office of the College of Medicine and Phar- macy, 97 Nassau street. N. B.—Persons living at adistance can obtain a chest, containing.» sufficient quantity of the above remedies, with full directions, guaranteed to effect a cure in cases. Price $3. A liberal discount allowed to eountry practi- tioners and drug; 0G- EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM JACK- sonville, Ill., to Dr. Sherman, 106 Nassau strect, New York.—Your Poor Man’s Plasters sell well in this place, and have perform:d a number of extraordinary cures. One person, who was bent pa double with rheume tism, and had been so nearly all winter, was entirely cured in three days, although constantly exposed to the weather. Your Dinner Lozenges have alse cured @ case of Dyspepsia of eighteen years standing, after the patient had spent hzndreds of dollars without obtaining any relief. His stomach could scarcely retain any xour- ishment when he commenced taking your lozenges. Sherman's Lozenges are literally in the mouths our citizens—scarcely any other medicine is used. Yours, &e B. ZABRISKIE. We have repeatedly been advised of the truly won- dorful effects of Sherm Lozenges, and sincerely re. bee ay them to all who need a good and pleasant me- icine. SARSAPARILLA.—The highly concentrated and active preparation of Sarsaparilla, prepared tinder the direction of the College of Moticing and Pharmacy of the city of New York,tis new universally prescribed by the medical faculty. ‘Dr. Brande, in the last edition of his in- valuable work on tho \ M est terms of approbation of this eleg: that in obstinate cutaneous diseases, and in the sequelae of virtnes not hitherto observed in any Meiica.” Such a favorable opinion Kly respected authority does not require @ syllable of added recommendation. ‘This compound ex- tract of Sarsaparilis, is sold in single bottle at 75 cts. each. In cases with half a dozen bottles $3,50 ; 1 dozen $6. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Principal office of the College, 97 Nassau st. N. B. A liberal discount allowed to country practition- ers and druggists. ——— MONEY MARKET. Friday, March 17—6 P, M. ‘The general features of the Stock Board underwent no material change. This morning sales were aot large, and rates generally were heavy. Indiana 8's fell }; Sto- ington }; Harlem §; Ohio 6’ rose }. At the New Board a moderate business was done at very little change in rat. Many of the Banks in Wall street have not paid divi~ dends for some time, in consequence of losses ari i from depreciation of assets, which impaired their capital; their earnings have been applied to the making goodef the deficit. The actualvalue of the stock is therefore nearly at par. The Mechanics’ Banking Asso- iation is an instance—their dividends have been passed, ‘and near $60,000 or ten percent of the capital has been applied to repair ite losses, and the books of the Bank show a surplus, while the stock sells at 78. Tho Canal Bank of New Orleans has gone into liquida- tion, leaving six banks in operation. ‘The Finance Committee of the State of New York, have made a report on the finances of the State. It states that no legislation is necessary, except to satisfy the elaims of publie creditors. ‘The State debt, it represents, cannot be focreased; allthe revenues of the State, including the mill tax, arealready pledged for the existing debts, and new taxesto meet new loans are out of the question. Mence, the only adequate and appropriate means of effecting the desired object of discharging claims, is to curtail other expenses, in order that part of existing revenues may be appropriated to that purpose. This is a sound view, ana will undoubtedly meet with support. We understand the Bank of Kentucky has recovered the larger portion of the ten thousand dollars, stolen about the 1st of January last. The theft was probably commit. ted at the breakfast stand of the stage, about twelve miles from Frankfort, on the road to Danville—the carpet bag being cut, and one bundle extracted, whilet the young man who had it in charge,'and the other passengers, were at their breakfast. Atew days since we gave a table of the productive wealth ofthe United States, showing the vast increase in quantities, and the reduction in money value which has of latetaken place in consequence of the withdrawal of bank money from circulation, leaving a vacancy to be supplied by the import of precions metals. ‘This fall in prices has operated in adouble manner to dopross trade First, because tho expenses of production are high during its operation, creating ahigh cost for tho material pro- Anced. ‘The low rates of ales then not only left no profit. but debts to be paid. Succeeding orops, however, raised