The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1843, Page 2

New York, Friday, December 1, 1843, POMP ie me cancel Opentag of Congres=President's Message Foreign Relations. NEW YORK HERALD. | Ward. There was a glorious muster on Wednesday evening, in this ward, at the Croton Fount, 215 Greenwich street. After some prelimi- one ef great” importanee in several points of |@4TY proceedings, Mr. Cook, of the Fourth view, both as respects our domestic and: foreign Ward, being called for, made his appearance, ongress opens next Monday, This session will + There may be a great deal of trouble in | organization of the House—the election of Speaker—and other matters; and, after all that s been séttled, we expect to see Congress launch- sag out into interfiifiable discussions on a variety lic questions—the Tariff—Post Office Reform » all, the interesting and exciting topig in cope v with our foreign relations, the annexation t ) and also the possession of the Oregon rritory, all present subjects of keen and pro. tracted debate. The President's Message has, no doubt, been peepared by this time; and, in the ordinary course of events, Will reach this city during the next week. It may, however, be delayed longer than we now anticipate mises. There can be little doubt'that it will, at all events, contain a very pointed and pregnant allu- sion to the present state of our foreign relations, rticularly with Great Britain, Texas and Mexico. ton to annex Texas to this country stionably, be alluded to in some ¥ Vhether the assumption of the possession of | the son territory will be recommended, we have us at present of ascertaining, but should doubt it, as it is mere likely that the Presi- I! leave that matter untouched, and allow ytook the trouble of doing s and our foreign relations vgland, there is every reason to believe that ident will t very strong, broad and com- ive ground, so as to place himself in the same position eccupied by Mr. Monroe .in his fa- | mous message, declaring that this country would set its face against all attempts of the English government to interfere with our atthirs by iotriguing, or any projects of co- Jonization. We have already, on former oc- s, Mentioned a number of facts in relation to | the Texan question, and it may not be amiss to re- capitulate briefly what we have been able, on the | most undoubted authority, to state on this s bject. | We understand that during last summe private | lomatie agent, as is frequently the case with the | aglish government, was sent by our government to London, in order to sound the disposition of the B 1 cabinet in relation to the formation of a new and* comprehensive commercial treaty with | the United States. It probably was a knowledge of | tats movement which led Mr. Webster to deliver his various speeches, beginning with that at Balti- | more and ending at Andover. In the progress, tiowever, of these preliminary proceedings towards the openiag of negotiations between the two go- vernments, it was found that Mr. Everett, our rep- | resentative at the Court of St. James, was entirely unfit for his position—net but that he is a very in- stelligent, taleuted and accomplished man, but mere of a scholar, of a literary man merely, thana titesm in, philosopher, a man of the world. Thus fur, at all events, he has discovered himself to be seless in regard to the advancement of myortant obects which this government had w in despatching a confidential agent to Lon- | soa; aud indeed we are led to believe that Mr. | verett absolutely threw obstacles in the way of tie accomplishment of the design. We knowfrom best ef authority that a number of interviews w obtained in relation to this important matter, with various members of the British government, and that et one time it had almost determin- J to despatch a special commission to this ony for the purpose of opening negotia- tions. During the progress of this business it seems that certain abolitionists from this coun- try, others from Texas, made their ap- rance in London, and supported by the violent | litionists connected with the East India interest | 1 England, approached the government, and spread | re them plans for the abolition of slavery in | Texes, with the view of an indireos movement in © southern States of this Union. The first public nication of the existence and progress of these private y dinga, was made in parliament on the is debate during which Lord Aberdeen de- i his intention to do all he could for the abo- | ton of slavery in Texas, in which he was joined | by Lord Brougham and others, members of the | government. On these intrigues and private nego- tations by the enemies of the south and of the zenerally, being made known to the Presi- | believe he at once determined to take | uch high and indignant grownd, as has been hint- 1 for some weeks past. There are, indeed, in I and, many influential men’ connected with the manufacturing and commercia.! interest who begin to eatertain friendly and favoraile feelings towards the United States, and who weld willingly relax t commercial restrictions, rescind or modify 1eir common laws, and enter into arrangements fam lar ent, We which would prove materially aa'vantageous. Bu; > interest is at present overpow ered by the com- bined influence of the abolition fanatics and the great East 1L.2dia interests, so that there is very lit tle probability 0, @ liberal and adwantageous com- rcial treaty for a Jong time to come. Proceed- n, from this point, the Prsi'ent takes such ground in relation to thé relations of the United States and Great Britain as Monroe .took in a for- mer day; and the announcement of which will create a great sensation in Europe, and probably no simall excitement here. How the Honse of Representatives an d Senate may receive this is very doubtful. But im relation ye Oregon Territory, a very different state of ihings exists, It will be recollected that tive bill for taking possesston’ passed the Senate, amt, by mere accident, was lost ia the Houset This ques- jon interests the west, and is very popular there, nd it is not unlikely that some union between it i the south, so asto embrace the Texas question, » made, and thus both measures be carried. 1at event, we would be placed in a very criti- cal position with respect to England and other fo- reign powers~almost, indeed, directly in a warlike In attitude All these movements, however, whatever may be the result, have been brought about by the neg- ligence of the English government, or their igno- rance of the institutions of this country, or rather both causes combined, and aided by the intvecility of Mr. Everett and the ridiculous notions w'hich revail in England relative to the institutions’ of wvery in the south. All these points give to the’ | resifent's Message and the action of the next gress peeuliar interest and importance. uts of the most momentous character with re- yee Of its contents there are many sur- | be imtreduced to Congress by some of the | Re-|h and favored his friends with a couple of pa- | totic songs. The Hon. Mosus H. Grinevt, was then introduced to the meeting by the President. | Mr. G., after the cheering with which he was wel- comed had subsided, addressed the meeting, as follows:— Gentlemen—I have not come amongst you this evening for the purpose'of taking any part in your proceedings ; but I have come here filled with that spirit which is really | snd truly American, Lcame not here to propose any thing | whate' sofaras I understand the constitution of | this Association, it has my most cordial approbation. (Cheers) lcame here because | find both whigs and de- mocrits—(Cheer.)—1 came here, because | find something abgve mere party consideration, (Loud cheers) I came | here to see and to carry out the great principles which | you have engaged to carry ont; and if in the heat of my | expressions, | should bear too strongly either upon the | whigs or the democrats, | trust they will forgive me | (Cheers ) what ido say, 1 am Lape dl have set up a’ principle ti therefore to stand by and go for. you at stands above party intrigue, us go on und stand by these princi- | ples, without being influenced by’ the principles [of either of the two great contending parties — if you only remain firm to your present principles, in the end, you must be victorious, (loud cheers.) And when the spring election comes, and calls upon you to perform your duty in the selection of @ candidate—let the question be—Ix he capable? Is he faithful to the laws of | the land? Is he an American? (@ voi Take those individuals to represent you—t the scorn of either party—whether in public or private fe. No matter how humble he may be, if he is only ca- —if he is only faithful. (Cheers. ‘All that | fearan What 1 say comes warm from the heart, and | 947 | this matter is, t some, if not moat o! ay incline to | one or the other of the two great factions; and thereby create a division. Gentlemen, keep clear of them— let this be a battle of merit and merit only. Redeem this city from the hands in which it is now placed, and put it into the hands of individuals, who are Americans by birth and Americans in principle. "With .egard to foreigners, | have no prejudice against them, God knows. 1 would be er ready to open my pocket in their behaif; but when it comes fo the question of holding an oftice of honor or trust, there | must place my veto—(tremendous applause.) Yes, I say, that 1 would ever open our hands to receive foreigners from every soil,and when thus receiving them, ! would have them remember that the soil is ours— (cheers.) Mr President, I did not intend to say half as much as Ihave done ; but before I conclude my remarks, et me say, that as far as I can be of any service, in advan- cing the principles of this party,I shall most cheerfully do my part. I came here to work for your cause— (great ap- plause.) I would, however, say, beware, beware of trea- chery; for there are those belonging to either of the two great parties, who would endeavor to upset your princi- ples. Fa po and again, let it be echoed throughout your ranks. I'say beware, lest you be deceived, and that’ too, by those who profess to be your friends. ‘I name it, not because I could put my finger upon any such individuals. Let the only question with you your city’ government. Let the’ Presidential questio alone. It has nothing to do, at present, with your princi- | I shall then exercise my right, and you may. exer- e yours. The Presigential question has nothing to do with this important principle; confine yourselves to the great cause in which you have embarked, and success will inevitably crown your efforts. And it is beyond a ques- tior at when spring comes round, and you have select- J capable, faithful. and true Americans to represent your interests, I shall give my vote for those men. Mr. Grinnell then retired amidst deafeni applause, and the meeting shortly anearartie journed. Fourth Ward. The American Republicans of the Fourth Ward assembled in all their glory last evening at the Shakespeare Hotel. The president, Joseph Hufty, Esq., having called the meeting to order, the mi- nutes of last meeting, together with the constitu- tion and by laws of the Fourth Ward Association were read and accepted. A committee of three ap- resolutions which should express the sentiments of the meeting, and that Francis P, Furnald, Mr. Dingley, and Alfred Brewer, form that committee. Mr. Steward being introduced to the meeting, made a brief aud spirited address. Mr. Cook was , a thorongh change in | ad- | gentlemen were then appointed to draft a series of | then requested to favor the meeting with a song. Lr. C. after apologizing for being so green in the business of singing in public, it. being only the se- cond tine that he had appeared ina public meeting, sang his “ Brother Jonothan,” which was well re- ceived. A gentleman from Albany next addressed the meeting, and was followed by Philo L. Mulls, whose remarks drew forth continued bursts of ap- dlaus The cominittee appointed to draft resolu- tions expressing the sense of the meeting, present- ed the same, which were read and unanimously adopted. 3 Mr. De La Ree, being loudly called for—sung two of his new and popular songs, which were re- ceived with the usual applause. The President next introduced to the meeting, Mr. Ralph, of Brooklyn, who addressed the meeting at consider- able length in reference to the principles of the American Party and their present flattering. pros- pects. He concluded amidst long continued cheers, Mr. Cadwell, in compliance with a eall, favored the meeting with a song, “* The-American Star,” | not, however, without making considerable apolo- gy tor his unfitness for the task. Jt may be here proper, to state, that in conse- quence of the lateness of the hour, at which the meeting adjourned, we tind it impossible to do any thing like justice to. the gentlemen who addresse this truly enthusiastic gathering. 2 Eighth Ward. The young, but strong and sturdy American Re- publicans, assembled last evening full fifteen hun- dred strong, at the immense hall of the Tivoli Sa- loon, corner of Varick and Charlton streets. The venerable Dr. Covet, was called to the chair, and Georcr Young, as his assistant. John M. De Grootand Henry B. Wanmaker, were appointed secretaries. The meeting was then addressed by Messrs. Fenn and Woodruff, two popular speakers of the party, wheu the latter introduced Mr. Green of In- diana, who spoke as follows:— Mr. Chairman and gentlemen--Although I am not now aresident of your city, yet | am a resident of the United States, and in any thing that interests you as a body also creates interest with meas an American. (Applause) | believe a new era has dawned upon this nation, and that the time has now arrived when party faction and foreign influence are both to be buried in one gra: ether. (Ap- plause ) Fora long time both parties have been to blame on this subject—both have coaxed, wheedled and sue. cumbed to the influence of adopted’ citizens, in order to make weight for their candidates, and thus have so filled, so elated, and so bloated these men with an idea of their rule instead of aid in the rule of our ‘ernment. city of Cincinnati, this evil has recently grown 60 reat, that no tan can be elected there to any office unless he is either foreign born or willing to truckle and bend to the In the wishes of those who claim that birth. (Shame.) It does my heart good, therefore, to see a party organizing here to put down this influence, and teach these men their proper places as citizens and adopted Americans. “(Loud lause) It makes me feel though the time had arrived when I could say America is still in the hands of her native sons, and controlled by an American party. (Applause) It makes me feel as though 1 shoulsl soon see the branches of this party extended througlpout the whole country, from north to south, from east to the very Hoo: ‘phoned that | came from, (applause) carrying every re it, like the flood that swept foi anfluence from our land on the close of the revolu- tion. (Great applause.) Yes, gentlemen, we have intel- ligence enough among ourselyes—virtue enough, honesty. enough and to spare, without the aid of the subjects of any European power to guide us. When Gen. Jackson passed through this city some years since, | was here, and I then suw evidences that satisfied my mind of the lack of intelligence that often times makes itself evident among our adepted population. Among a crowd of some four hundred Irishinen,all of whom were armed with shillelahs, was one great, stout, big-fisted fellow, who as T him, gavea pounce aud a jump some fix feet into the air, and, coming down, mashed his stick upon the pavement and shouted atthe top of his voice, “ Hurra, hurra, three cheers for king J: » the hero of Waterloo.” Here was a specimen of this man’s intelligence, as he did not know, fr his os org whether we had elected old lickory as President on made him king—(laughter and ‘lause)—and such men are to be put up as the rulers of our» Ublic officers, and we must all truckle to them to ob- ‘to this vountry and England are, we are per- | 20%) eir votesand influence. "Tis time these things were tated, at hand. We may be on the eve of a cri- changen’ and thank God the time has now arrived when sis Ww 1, at no distant day, will precipitate the | j¢ wil be changed, and that effectnally—(cries of “yes,we vo (ons into collision fall of disaster and suf- | wiit that.) The foreign population will make great op- fering to both position to these proceedings—they will ci ription —_———— and oppression. They will say they have done our dirty Por all k ican } tt ICAL Movements.—Political movements of ds seem to increase. In this city the Amer- publicans are quite busy—carrying every ng before them—see the report of another great meeting in the Eighth Ward. The Whigs of New York are utterly parallyzed and confounded at these doings, and the locofocos stare. In Philadelphia, Clay party has commenced the contest for the presidency, by organizing committees and general movemente—denouncing "epudiation and lecdfoce- | sm—here the Clay party are overwhelmed and} vvercome by the Natives ancl cannot move at all fn @ short time the whole country will be alive vith political movements. KING UP oF THE Camtner aT Last.—We tand that Captain Robert Tyler intends to Washington soon, and to jwactice law in, Palladelphia. John C. Spencer :and the youne ould not agree in the domestic policy of vernment—heace the change. Who wil! young Captdin’s place we have noi hearc Mr. Tyson ad interim it js no more than fair that they should enjo: Sono oh office with us. But have done with them-—-let them organize by themselves, ifthey don’t like your mode of doing business, and see what a pretty show they'd make in your cit,¥—(laughter and applause.) Only think of it. Let them srt out—nominate their tickets for the Spring contest and .vead them “Fi Nominations,” and where would they be? Why, behind, hind in every ward in this city, in every town in thie State, in every hemlet 12 this Union. (Loud The blood will flow when the knife is drawn—the fles! will tear when the pincers rive ; and how is it to be sup- thet desh and blood—American flesh and blood—can longer stand the oppression that it has submitted to for | Will you stand it longer? (Cries mars? (Applause Zeer 0 hen and that ery will be responded to from thegeat valley’ of th the great valley of ye that wis shake Pope Gregory's youndation on his Italian throne, till ye reverberation of thre seven hills will caution him to take cars Of his own household, and not molest or excite American inatnation. (Grew applause.) Yes, @ recent movement, has «Ought this matter home to ur alla movement calculate? to awtken, to A aw and excite the keenest. ansicty im the mind every men who claims ‘the name of wae bap if he claims it only by adoption—a move.’ time and in a place that Tould nerd nered such purposes—-a movement that wil stigma Taos those who contemplated or achie?e vcs, gentlemen,in thet sacred Hall--that cradle of Liber, herethe dearest and bright: ems of this pation have poured forth their sparkling sentiments of pure ard inal. own importance, that in the end they have attempted to | habitants of the Netherlands cou! far | know that | tachment to the city of ur Irish emigrants, ag soon as Sant theingges about for’ an aMice years since, when I lived in this city, a genius ‘of thie v sort, who had succeeded th getting to be er of a corporation cart, immediately wrote home, informing his five brothers to come out at once, as he had landed | hardl; before he had got nice and snug into a food fat oftice. Gams: Let this work be stopped—allow none of em tw hold a place, from the Corporation to the President —and see if we cannot govern ourselves much better, and with more honor to our country, and prospe- rity to our people. (Tremendous applause.) All you have got to do is to cut yourselves clear from both parties —take advantage of their faults and errors, and the coun- try will sustain you. You will triumph as the lobster | Aik’ Geer the fox, (yoloo—how. was that?) I’iltell you | how it waseea fox and a lobster agreed to run a race— | the money was put up, the judges were selected—the und cliosen, and the day fixed. They both started at | the word go—ihe Fox on the lead, but as he passed, the | lobster caught him by the tail and held on. The fox | bounded off with speed, and coming to the scratch gare @ jump and a twirl and threw the Tobster ahead on | the race before he was aware of his effort. back, he called out for the lobster, when to his astonishment he found that he shad been outwitted with all his cunning ed. So it will be with any part y that undertakes to run ahead of you—catch them by the their errors and evil doings, and you will be sure to find yourself flung so far ahead,;that day light will be between you along distance—-(great applause, amid which Mr. Green took his seat.) _ Three cheers were then sier.”” A A letter from Thomas Phenix, late District At- torney of thiscity, was read, in which he avowed given for “the Hoo- | tail—hold on to | lasses. T jand.” ‘Then came the next r Societies. Mr. Tinson, President of the St. George's So- ciety—Mr. Raeburn, of the St. Patrick’s—Mr. Faber, of the German Society—Alderman Benson, of tne St. Nicholas, aad Mr, Simeon Draper, of the New England Society, re- turned thanks in behalf their respective Societies. Davin Capwattaver Coven, Esq., President of the St. David’s-Society, in returning thanks, related with much feeling,a very interesting anecdote of a Scottish gentleman named Ogilby, of good education and highly respectable connexions, who, driven by misfortunes from native land, sought refuge in Virginia, and was a frequent visi- ter at his (Mr. ©.’s) fathers house, where by his elo- gence and merit he made a deep imj ‘on the members of the family, He was in the of reciting some pieces of his own col mn, and one of them he (Mr. ©.) would beg to give as a substitute for a speech, Mr. Colden then recited with great feeling, and most im- pressive manner, a few stanzas on the associations con- nected with “wife, children, and friends,” whose quaint but impassioned tone and style, made a deep impression on the whole COMER y, ‘his recitation was the gem of the evening, and elicited enthusiastic applause. The next regular toast was—‘Honest men and bonnie .” Di with appropriate enthusiasm. lere’s a health: to all good lasses” hen came the last regular toast— Let care and sorrow never But mirth and ‘oy be wi wi Gurr. “ Glorieus Apollo.” The Cuainman then read a letter of apology from Gov. Bouck, with the following sentiment— May native and adopted never be disunited—their only rivalship which his attachment to the principles of the party, but prea wee pa a eer ee a“ declined addressing the meeting on account of im- |” Mr. Kopert Cuosxxy was then called on for a song, and portant business. ave The Bonnets Bluc.” This is an admirable Scottish Here followed loud cries for ‘Hopper,’ ‘“Whit- ney,” ‘De La Ree,” and others, when Mr. Whitney came forward and made a few re- marks, which were followed with some excellent patriotic singing, and the meeting adjourned with some enthusiastic cheers for reform in the city go- vernment, and success to the Young Babe of Ame- rica. Annual Dinner of the St. Andrew’s Society at the City Hotel last evening. The annual dinner of this benevolent Society took place last evening at the City Hotel. About one hundred gentlemen sat down to dinner, which ‘was served up in Christie and Jennings’ best style. The wines were of the choicest brands, and afford- ed unqualified satisfaction. The following was the excellent bill of fare :— BILL OF FARE. FIRST COURSE. Sours. isn. Green Turtle Soup. Stewe B’k Fish, Wine Sauce. Potage @ la Julienne Broiled B.ss,» la Mat d Hote. i mon Trout, lobster sauce. SECOND COURSE. Coup Disnes, Roasts. Boned Turkey, in Jel Roast Sirk: in Beef. Boned C! “Saddle Mutton “Saddle Venison. “ Larded Turkies. Goose. Fillet @ Beuf ana ues illet @ Beuf auc truffles. Salmi de Perdreau. Paté de Pigeons, au champagne. Vol-auevent aux Huitres. Veoz, dla sause tomate. lettes de Mouton, en papillote. ricandeau aux épinards. gous aur petite mois. Cervelles de Veau au gratin. Timballe de Macaroni. Filet de Poulet, glace. Canard aux Ouives. Huitres au Gratin. Jardinier de Gibier. THIRD COURSE. Game. Roast Larded Patridges. ve Wild Tuskies. “Brandt. i “ Quails. Fried Oysters. FOURTH COURSE. Paste Apple Pies. Charlotte Russe, Ornamental. Mince Pies. Blanc Mange,tore color, Peach Pans. ’ Jelly Potts, hino Jelly, Cranberry Pies. hes y, Peaches. chino Blanc Mange. U ted 8) Cakes. a youn Ki oe \Ornamented Cream Castards, Cream Kisses. 3 Pium Puddings, Blazing. Prramips. Chinese Temple, Spauish Macaroni. Oruameata’ Pyramids. lemple, Pyramids. Cocoanut Candy, Gothic Temple. Jumble Macaroni. Kisses Pyramid. FIFTH COURSE. vir. Madeira Nuts. anges. ues. Malaga Grapes. sm Lemon Ice Cream. Vavilla Cream. The Chair was occupied by Ricnarp inwin Ex, President of the Society, assisted by John J. Pai: mer and Adam Norris, Esqs., as Vice Presidents.— Betore dinner and between the courses, Mr. Duke the celebrated peniornes on the bag-pipes, playe several Highland airs in beautiful style, promena- ding the room in full Highland costume. Amongst the invited guests we noticed His Honor the Mayor, and the Presidents of the various sister Societies. After the cloth was removed ae was pronoun- ced by the Rev. Dr. McLeod, the Chaplain of the Society, and The Citainstax rose and called on the company to fill | for the first toast. He made afew very eloquent remarks on the exalted character and objects of the so- ciety—spoke of the substantial good which it had been instrumental in extending to those who in the mysterious dispensation of Providence, had been reduced to want— andconcluded by reminding his brother members of the duty of continued and increased exertion in the holy work of charity, which was twice blessed—blessing him that gave as well as him that received. (Applause.) “ The day, and all who honor it.” Drank with great ap- Hail Smiling Morn,” by Messrs. Maynard, and Loder, and in excellent style. The next regular toast was “ The Land 0’ Cak 1 was then called on by the Chair for a song, and gave in his own admirable style—“ ‘The spot where | was born”—which elicited loud’ and continued fipacre fhe Cnaimman next gave— The land we live i Drank all the honors. Ain—" Hail Columbia.” ‘The Cxairatan then rose and said—The next regular toast is one which needs nothing to commend it to your warmest enthusiasm. There ix something so irre: attractive in the very name of the youthful Visto (Tremendous applause)—that it is ovly necessary to an- nounce it in your hearing to awaken all your most rap- turous respect and affection—(Renewed cheers.) Why so it seems to be all over the world. When she set her foot on the shores of France, that gallant nation rose as one manto greet her—(Cheers)—and even the staid in- not contain themselves for joy when she appeared amongst them—(Great ap- plaiise) And if her steam yacht were to make its ance some bright morning in our beautiful bay, Honor the Mayor were to get notice of it, what a tremen- dous sensation the announcement on our bulletins itwould make—(Laughter and great anes) Why, I verily belie’ at the apparition of this ‘ Fairy Queen” would be more dangerous to Republicanism than if all t) ed monarchs of the old world were to unite is liance against the Union—(Thunders of appl tlemen, I give you, ‘‘ The Queen”—dran) times three, and a storm of enthusiastic applause. « God save the queen.” The next regular toast was—" The President of the United States.” Drank with all the honors and small en- thusiasin. e ‘Music_-A very melancholy chaunt, which we did not recollect ever before to have heard. The Cuainmas then said—The highest genius the world ever produced could not addany thing to the g! of the names I am about to mention. 1 give you Wallace and Bruce!” Mr, Cunenven sang that glorious lyric; ‘Draw the sword, Scotland,” wi reat spirit and eflect, although quite unexpectedly called on by the chair. The next toast was—' The Parish Schools of Scotland—the modest but bay sources of her moral ER italit thera of the St. Andrew’s Soci felt a true Knickerbock- ‘ inthe romper eraewt and intelligence of the metropolis of the Empire State. (Cheers.) Ile would ~ now, tate tee ay eee ba ee remarks might be conside: person: laugh)—he . 7 add, that to his Honor, the 8o- Highlander welcone. (Great ap- en gave: “The Mayor and Drank with tremendous applause. Mynheer Van Duynk.” THE Mayon rose and said: Mr. President and , Ithank you most cordially for the Lope of have done me—though as 1 have so often been called on to make the same acknowledgment at your festive board, , the phrase sounds very much like a plaginrisin. (Cheers.) I know that the attention paid to me grows out of an at- hy ofyour regard. (Appia But ull t feet that | tl ‘our § use.) But st shuld do myselfan injustice. were I not to sey that 1 ere are many individuals here who are would, therefore, merel tohave the humble person who addresses them, | monget them (Great applause.) | would be strangel y uted in if the aight of foreigners thus collected | around a festive board,to celebrate the anniversary of ano | ble charitable institution did not give me pleasure (cheers) | | Independently, gentlemen, ofthe pleasures 1 enjoy at this Missiasippi, in tones of thunder | room, have awi d neo countrym ever ttn” Tit can well ' allow me to say, that the mirring | igh the strains of the pe, Which have resounded throu, 3 : toy thea jae mtpeond aa an? i bay to the days of m; ‘hood—to a in small, insi cant T90% in tha country, where I first opened tks book containing the history of Scotland—where | first read the incomparable novels of Sir Walter Scott—the poems of Scott—and the lie id of Burns applause.) The present scene that joyous period, and recalls the excited feelings of the boy so carried away by what he read, that he became himself identified with the land th beh: in the Payne of the story — hardly help regarding as his own ‘hen the k was closed, | intment awakened by the conviction that I had no right to claim kindred with the harde and heroes, whose names will live for ever in the ». Me of Reotland’s history. (Applause), This night the yric, written by the late Rev. Dr. Stewart, of Liverpool, and as sung by Mr. Croakey, elicited tremendous ap- plu The Cuamaan then,after an eloquent tribute, and one as truthful as eloquent, to the virtues, patriotism, and inte- grity of the late President of the Society, gave ‘‘ The Me- mory of John Graham—an houest man, the noblest work of God”—drank in solemn silence, James WETHERSPOON, Es, after a few Lge pr re. marks, gave “ The health of the Ex-President of the , So- ciety.” HvGu Maxwext, Esq., returned thanks. He alluded in a_very happy. manner to the description in the “Heart of Mid Lothian,” of the interesting inter- view between the Duke of Argyle and Jeanie Deans. The sisterly love and devotion of that heroine in humble life, were manifested with such thrilling effect, that the Duke replied, “My heart must ever warm to the tartan.” Such was the sentiment so beautifully depicted bv Scott which ever animated every Scotchman. He would give us a toast : “The Scottish emigrant—may his heart ever warm to the tartan!” (Applause.) Davin 8. Kenvepy, Esq. also returned thanks in avery neat speech, and paid a warm tribute to the merits of @ highly respected member ofthe Society absent in Europe. Mr. Wernerspoon then sang in fine style, “Take your ald Cloak about ye,” which was received with much ap- lause. 5 Dr. A. C. Case then gave ‘The Peasant Bard of Scot- land, Robert Burns—his memory will be cherished while Sp homen heart has a chord ‘to respond to the touch of genius.” Mr, Atnent [Bera here favored the company with an pees onthe piano, which he excuted in very excel- lent style. Dn. J. A. Houston gave—'‘The daughters of Eve—our arms their defence ; their arms our reward.” (Drank with great applause.) z i A number of other sentiments were given— many excellent songs sang—and the festivities kept up with the restest spirit to alate hour. Great credit is due to Mr. Wetherspoon and the other stewards for the admirable manner in which the entertainment was got up. It was, indeed, an occasion of great enjoyment, and pt that the Sons of St. Andrew, in New York, now well how He Gene and relish the pleasures of the festal oard. Procressor Iris Rerea in THE Unrrep Srares. —The movements of the Repealers in this country are singular enough. In. Philadelphia there are two associations, who are quite at loggerheads. In Bos- ton one portion has gone over to the abolitionists,in obedience to the mandate of his Holiness the Pope and Dan O’Connell. In other parts of the country the same divisions and differences have occurred. In this city terrible efforts have been made to pre- vent any open rupture. It must, soon come, how- very savagely on the movements of the new party In the case of a conflict in that quarter, however, the Repealers would be completely anni- hilated. In the South there is but one sentiment— that of universal indignation and detestation against the officious interference with our institutions, on the part of the Pope and Daniel O’Connell, his fugle- man in Ireland, which will burst out one of these days with tremendous violence. We believe that this Bull of the Pope and O’Connell’s insulting let- ters and addresses, will inflict more serious injury on the progress of Catholicity, and the peace and comtort of the Irish people than any thing which har ever taken place since our Independence was de- clared. ‘ Movement orf THE ABOLITIONISTs —A gentleman named Maybin has declined the appointment of agent for Massachusetts, to look out for the inter- ests of her colored citizens arrested in New Orleans without any charge of crime. He declines, on the ground that his duties as a citizen of Louisiana would not permit him to discharge the functions of the office. Col. B. F. Hunt, of Charleston, S. C., declines the agency for that port, for similar reasons. Ovr Minister To Cuina.—The Hon. Mr. Cush- ing was at Suez on the 20th of September await- ing the arrival of the steam packet trom Bombay. Brrrisn Consut.—Wm. Mure has been recog- nised as Consul of Great Britain for New Orleans. Our Burt's tamp Niewt.—This gyeat violinist appears for a third time at the Park to-night. As usual, there will bea rush. Theatrical. Tne Exssiers’ Beverir.—The benefit and last appearance of these distinguished performers takes place this evening. In addition to their performance in the Hercules of Brittany, they also exhibit a series of the most extraordinary feats of strength and gymnasia. After Miss Rallia, the pretty spectacle of dances, &c. by the Pretty Girls of Stillburg will be performed, and a new fea- ture in the history of this house will open in the first ap- pearance of Mr. Philips, a comedian of rare powers; who, after a long ence and travel, makes his bow to a N dience. The part he has chosen is that of ‘amily Jars”—one whigh no actor of the pre- ouch him in. Mr. P. is likewise gi - order of excel- ‘calling for songs of which he has an abundance in store. We may, durin, the engagement of Mr. Philips, look for the production o the Comedy of Errors, which the contpasty is now cay ble of doing In first rate style. Mr, Palmer may expect a crowd at the box office during the day. Nrsio’s.—Recollect kind papas and mammas, that there will be a grand Day Performance at o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Great and grand will be the exertions of 40 riders, 3 Clowns and the treble Band of Music, ‘The places ought to be secured immediately, Geyerat Tom Trump.—This extraordinary and beautiful man in miniature has determined to sail for London in the packet of the first of January.— Our transatlantic friends can form some idea of this i illiputian, when we state, that although he long since got his growth, he now stands but twenty-five inches high and weighs only fifteen pounds. He is very handsome, perfect in his pro portions, has bright blue eyes, rosy cheeks, is hear- ty, manly and graceful, and the happiest little fel- low we ever saw. He has been visited by nearly half a million of persons in America, and has been feted by many families of the first distinction. He 18 so graceful, so pert, so intelligent, and withal, so wonderfully diminutive, that all who see him are charmed with him at once, and his visits to all our cities have necessarily been so many al tri- umphs. He will undoubtedly visit Queen Victoria and be received with marked attention by all the nobility of Europe. He intends visiting Paris, Edin- burgh, &c. before his return, and particular! Dublin, where he means to challenge O’Connell, and do justice to Ireland. He will also call upon the Queen at Buckingham Palace. ‘“ Nationat Songs” —DepicaTep To THE OFFICERS or THE Army AND Navy.—We have just received from the fashionable establishment of ATWILL, 201 Broadway, a beautiful collection of Songs, ¢@losed in a pretty envelope, tastefully fastened with rib- bons and embellished with national emblems, bat- tles by sea and by land—the head of Washington, American lady will surely be proud in knowing her folio contains these six national songs—No. 1, isthe beautiful song by Gen. Morris, of “Land of Wash- ington;” a gem so rich, that for itself, the whole collection should be purchased—“ Hail Columbia,” “Huzza for Columbia,” “Star Spangled Banner,” ‘Our Flag is There; and the new version of Yankee Doodle as written by Gen. Morris, which the Hutchinson family sing every nignt with rap- turous applause, The music is admirably arranged for the Piano,by Francis H. Brown, a young Ameri - can, well qualified for the task. We invite our musical readers to call and fo this first at- sero th collect and arrange onal Songs of America ular toast in honor of the Sister | Capitol, &c., &c.—forming one of the most appro- | priate presents that the season has produced. Every | Tuxaragicat. ann Musicat,--The great star inthe «musical firmament here is Ole Bull; he has made the greatest hit in this country since the days of Malibran and Elssler. All the other great musi- cians have been quite cast in the shade. Artot, & very great artist—Wailace, a most distinguished violinist—and Vieux Temps, who has just arrived, | and of whom fame speaks so highly, are all here; ; but Ole Bull only is talked about. His genius, wonderful enthusiasm and skill, have triumphed jover every thing. His two nights at the Park were tremendous, and his last one (to-night,,) will be equally crowded. He goes to Philadelphia, gives a few concerts there, returns here for a night |ortwo, and then goes south. He does not visit | Boston till his return from the south next sum- | mer. | Macready was at Boston by the last accounts; he took his benefit on Wednesday night last. During his engagement of ten nights the receipts were | $8000, of which Macready probably received the ‘half. He soon goes south. We doubt whether his tour will prove as successful as he anticipates. The rage for music seems to swallow up every OG Since our last report, Senator Tallmadge, of this State, and Representatives Dellett of Alabama, Dean of Ohio, and Jenks and M’llvaine of Pann- sylvania have arrived at Washington. Washington [Correspondence of the Herald.} . WasutNeton, Nov. 28, 1843. A quorum of the House is almost already upon the ground, and the members of both branches con- tinue to flock in with every train. The whole re- pregentation from the West is nearly collected; the experience of past years and the present favorable season, being sufficient inducements for an early and safe journey. Unusual interest is manifested in the elections of the Speaker, Clerk and Printer to the House. Mr. Wilkins, of Pennsylvania, has been here for a week, and is now the most popular and leading candidate. {f the Demecrats refuse to go inte caucus, which the Buchanan and Calhoun sections insist upon, then Mr. W. will probably be the Speaker of the next Congress. In reference to thing. Forrest, Wallack, and all of the great ac- tors of the legitimate drama, except Macready, are unable to collect a decent house. A | Ginti Damoreau, and Artot, have gone to Phi- ladelphia, from thence they go south. i The Chatham, Olympic, and Niblo’s Equestrian troupe, are doing well. ‘The Bowery continues to retrograde. veal “ ‘Theatricals are somewhat reviving as business improves. But the taste for music grows TORI, and no doubt we shall soon have a.good opera here. The season for it is ripening. s ‘ It is rumored that a new theatre will genie erected on the site at present occupied by Wash- ingtan Hall. It is to be under the auspices of Mr. ‘allack, and would undoubtedly entirely remove the sceptre from the Park. Travian Overa Company.—It appears that this Company have been unsuccessful again in Phila- delphia, anv that in the best part of the season, being obliged to shorten their engagement in con- sequence. The reason of their non-success through- out the Union is obvious, viz: the insufficiency of the Company and the entertainment offered the public; and © without a re-organization Hisy will never obtain success. In the first place, the female department must be strengthened, and another bass added who can give opera buffo, so that buffo and seria may be presented alternately to the ublic. For opera buffo, we have De Begnis, the favorite buffo ut the Italian opera in ndon ; and as prima donnas Mrs. Sutton and Cas- tellan. Pet De Begnis take the management of the opera buffo, and Signor Valtellina the opera seria, and with such a cast the opera will be equal if not superior to any Italian troupe that hasbeen in New York. ‘ i We hear that Palmo’s Theatre will be finish- ed by the first of January, and that it will be arranged expressly for operas. Does Mr. Palmo intend to open with the Company now at Philadelphia? If so, he may rest assured of the greatest failure that has ever taken place in the theatrical way in New York. Let him look about him in time, and make such arrangements, through some one accustomed to management, that will combine the whole talent now in New York to ‘ive a series of operas, buffo and seria, which wall a species of musical tournament in which each artist will strive for superiority. Very Goop.—Now that Harnden & Co. intend to run to New Orleans twice a month, we are sure of a mail from that city every other'week. This is something. Grore Horer—Taste p’Hore.—Blancard of the Globe Hotel has commenced a table d’hote at five o’clock—see hisadvertisement- The elegance and style with whieh Blancard gets up his tables, puts us in mind of the Hotel des Princes in Paris. Blancard is a genius in his profession. j 0G- THE SPLENDID TRIUMPH OF THE AMERI- can Museum, is owing entirely to the tact and talent dis- played in the management. No place presents so at- tractive a bill as this; none offers so many novelties, or gives so good entertainments, and yet the price of admis. ever, as some of the Repealers are beginning to look | sion is only 25 cents. ‘To-morrow will be a great holiday there, for ladies, families, schools, ke. neral Tom Thumb will amuse thousands of little ones with his face- just started into existence here—the American Re-| tious songs, dances, jokes, &c., and the performances publicans. which take place at 3 and 7 o’clock, P. M., will afford rare rt, os thal archaea nee on Thumb, eon jannon, & ko appear, In no pains or expense w be Cia toamuse and interest all, of every growth and capacity. QG-THE UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF PEALE’S d of late, must be attributed to the uneq ate u ns put forth. Madam Adolph, the fortune teller, has plenty of business throughout the day and evening, and at each performance the Saloon is crowded with the most delighted audience. Misses Rosamond and Adair, Cerito, and the Ethiopian characters, Hoyt and Linton, give a most capital entertainment. To-morrow afternoon a rand entertainment will be given for the gratification of the younger branches of familie G@GREAT REDUCTI -MR. GOLDSMITH, of 199 Broadway, has reduce: erms for instruction in Penmanship to only Two Dollars. Double Entry Book Keeping to Five Dollars. Sce advertisement in the Her- 0G ANOTHER WORK BY EUGE SUE.—We have seen the proof sheets of a work by the author of “the Mysteries of Paris,” which surpasses his former ‘like mad.” The furor for his works is not abated, but increases ‘‘ with violence,” as medical men say. At the same time we have seen. and what is more palpable to the sense, felt and experienced the happiest etfects from a trial of anew article got up for asubstitnte of Shavin, Soaps—we allude to “The Tuberose Shaving Cream, invented and sold by Phalon, whose celebrity in his suj rior Ventilating Gossamer Wigr, is a sure guarantee of its excellence. We are assured by a friend, on whose judg- ment we can rely, that it is equal to Guerlain’s Ambrosial Cream, and is afforded at o1 the price. Its qualities commended for its softening influence on the saute beard, allaying any irritation caused by the cold weather | th acting on atender face. That none may fear it is not all that is claimed for it, he offers a trial to every one at his Hair Dressing Saloon, 214 Pe: Cee ‘St. Paul's.) Sold in Philadelphia, by G. B. Zeiber & Co. Also, —— Pennsylvania Avenue; Boston, 13 Court street, Brainard Co. LCC ITERARY NOTICES.—The most inviti sheet that is laid on our table weekly is the Philadelp! Saturday Courier. TI urnal deserves a more extend ed notice than our limits will admit, yet we cannot suffer ourselves to pass it by without commending it cordially to heads of families as the best moral and intellectual per in this country, It is a welcome visiter to the fires! circle in forty thousand families, who wait its weekl, coming as anxious as the ripead soe Soe Bis aioe ‘To speak of ite se} » (pu e simile) wor be like giving an account or a Teast in detail—roast beef, turkies and chickens, with an entree of woodcock, phea- sant, partridge and snipe, with aldessert of pudding and wine sauce. But the intellectual “Bill of Fare” presented weekly for the low price of sixpence, or $2 a year, is the acme of newspaper enterprise. Those who think we are fulsome in praise of this journal, have only to scan its contents and be satisfied it is merited. Oneor more beau- fal wood cuts adorn its pages. Sold by J. A. Tattle, at No. 6 Ann street, at 6 cents—$4 per 100. | THE UNCLE SAM, Boston : Williams, Publisher— This spirited sheet gives its readers an highly amusing original Sermon by ——- ——. In saying it is sui fgnerie in. all that is piquant, rich and racy, we are forcibly ro minded by the frequent cramps we experience in the side from Jaughing over the witty sayings which are inter- paar through its well printed columns. A tale by fessor Tn: am, one of the most prolific writers of the day, adds to its merits, and is thrown in by way of solid food to the rauce within, “Every reads it.” So we shall conclude by ‘ing the price is only 3 red ents per copy—$2 per I hose Who sell again. J. A. Tuttle, Agent, 6 Ann yA WORMS, WORMS, WORMS.—They kill chil- dren by hundreds, when the cause is never suspected, the never dreaming that these pests are doing all the mischief, When the breath is offensive, and there is much picking of nose, grinding the teeth during sleep, paleness about the lips, with flushed cheeks, &c. these’ are symptoms which indicate the presence of worms. Sherman’s Worm Lozenges are @ Leone bef destroy them when all other means fail. Children will take them easy, and cry for more. They have been used in ever 400,000 cases, and always with perfect sne- cess. Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is 106 Nassau street, Agents | —110 Broadway, 10 Astor House; 227 Hudson street; 198 Bowery; 77 East Brosdway; 86 William street; and 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia. QG@ RHEUMATISM.—Thousand: | complaint, under the mistaken idea that innot be cured, | when Hewes’s Nerve and Bone Liniment, and the Indian | Vegetable Elixir will certainly cure it. Proof positive of | this, by reference to some of our first citizens, who have | been cured—21 Courtlandt street itd rer fine them, } and No, a North Fifth street, Philadelphia, and 62 Corn: |, Boston. YOU WITH CHAPPED FLESH, ERUPTIONS ‘reckles, Ahoy !—To prove to you how excellent is this never remedy, made in the convenient form of soap, read this testimony from the most scientific body in | the word, the Medical Society of Paris; they say, ‘we | consider M. Vesprini, its inventor, the ereirent thro- | pitt of the age, and ‘his Italian Coaptet Soap « miracle and a r; in curing any eruption, such as pimples, freckles, blotches, scurvy, salt rheum, &c., and for chang: ing the color of durk sunburnt or yellow skin to a healthy clearness, in and Re igh ony or tender flesh will prove a blessing to future ages. is true—it really is one of the most excellent and never-t remedies ever formed by human hands. We advise all to try this, The only place in the city to get this genuine, is at the of the American fe, 82 Chatham.st., New York, for 50 cents a cake, or 139 Fulton st, Brooklyn.+ Also, Jones’ Spanish Lilly White, for making the skin of ladies white, clear and beautiful, aud not injure the skin like common chalk, but uffer with this & ita lifelike clear alabaster whiteness. Let ladies give | | it,one trial; price 25 cent: SK HAY’S LINT [> |A,are warranted to cure any case of Piles or the mo- shall be refunded. To be had only at No. 2 North Filth street, Philadelphia, or at 21 Courtlandt atreet. 'T AND LIN’S PALM OF | the result of this whole struggle, a great deal will depend upon the informal organization. The Van Buren strength in the House is rising 80 votes, which isa majority of the other divisions of the party, and in caucus would necessarliy secure every nomination. The friends of other candidates de- cline to adopt this system and wish to submit their men to the house proper for its suftrages. This up- sets the entire practice of party machinery, and eventual: ces the selection in the hands of the Whigs. hat is the choice between the rival aspi- rants in the Democracy. If the competing interests are firm in their adhe- rence to their Le gees Nominations, the Whi; party will have, the power of effecting a triumy for either division it may momentarily coalesce with. Heretofore, the usage has been for the whigs, when as now, in a minority, to name their own man, and sustain him throughout. There are many reasons.why a different course will be adopted at the present time, and why their votes will be used in a direction most likely to avoid their interests in the future. A compromise may be finally effected between the officers of Speaker and Clerk. Mr. Harris, a Van Buren man, is among the most prominent can- didates for the last office, and it is thought the dif- ficulties will be adjusted ‘by the selection of Mr. Wilkins and Mr. Harris. The elevation of Mr. Wilkins will, undoubtedly, be a most unpleasant blow to a particular interest of the democracy, and out of it may spring the elements of a powerful combination against Mr. Van Buren, at the, Balti- more Convention; in fact, such apprehensions as these give the main interest to thejpresent canvass. It is not fair, however, to spread out wild infer- ences, predicated upon events yet, uncertain to happen T shall, therefore, leave this matter for a uty: ay. The “Printing” question assumes a serious and imposing aspect, such as the candidates at the seat of government had little anticipated. The impres- sion has been made upon prominent and able members of the party, that the Globe has had a full share of its profits and perquisites, and that the time has come when others, equally meritorious, should receive some consideration at their hands, to this end. Mr. Bryant, of the Evening Post, has been in- duced to become a competitor, and from the present indications, his chances of success are in every way feerings The Calhoun interest will start the tator, which must be abandoned after the second or third ballot, and the contest inevitably settle down between ‘Bryant and Blair & Rives. No other issue will then be presented to the House, but a choice between men, which will leave all parties open to their ewn vrefevences. _ There is very good reason to suprose the Globe will be defeated; the capital of opposition invested at the outset, was of itself threatening, viz.: thirty-four Calhoun and ele- ven Buchanan yotes. Add ‘to this more than half the delegation from New York, the whole delega- tionfrom New Jersey, the distrust and dissatistac- tion which the late course of the Globe has engen- dered, and the elements of antagonism are visible as they now stand at Washington; besides which, Blair & Rives are rich, which isa strong argument in favor ofsome new man. |. is From present appearances, it isexceedingly doubt- ful, on what day the messuge will be delivered. — The organization will create unusual delay and dif- ficulty, and I much fear whether the House will be in order for Executive communication before Wed- nesday. Circumstances, of course, may bring about a different result. eee The President who has been indisposed for seve- ral days, is now convalescent 4 - se Robert Tyler Mea Washingic® = arch, to reside in Philadelphia, as a practising law- yer. fe has all the elements of a wT advo- cate, and will, no doubt, be successful. {Correspondence of the Herald. Puttapetruia, Nov. 29, 10 o’clock ‘Wednesday evening. James G. Bennett, Esq.:— Dear Sirn,— Captain Stockton’s superb pilot line of railroad cars were crowded to-day with members of Con. gress, and others who are hastening on to Wash- ington. Nota few of them stop here in Philadel- phia to-night, at your friend Ray’s United States Hotel, which, for aught I see, is as glorious now as it was when honored with the e of the Pre- sident of the United States. Mr. Ray gives a mag- ent dinner to-morrow to the St. Andrew’s So- ci yb city—it will be in Mr. Ray’s best style. ere is but little news stirring here. Ihave just met with several of the individuals who figured more or legs at the notorious Mercer trial, last spring, and your readers will doubtless be interest- ed, as I myself was, in learning what are the present fortunes of the prominent actors and friends in that celebrated tragedy. What I shall now add, erefore, will be something like the concluding chapter of your fashionable novel, a quasi posthu- mous account of dramatis persone. First, and foremost, then, Singleton Mercer, the hero of the tragedy, is, and has been for some time past, doing business ir himself in a commission store in Water street in thiscity. Icannot ascer- tain that heis doing much business. He made se- veral attempts during the last summer to appear in first society at the Brandywine Springs and other fashionable watering places, but either on account of the prejudice existing in the city proper against the inhabitants of Southwark, where Mr. Mercer resides, or from some o'!)" cause, he does not ap- pear to have been s sell The factis, the wiet, sober thinking cit.ccns of Philadelphia do net esitate to say that he was unjustly, though legally, acquitted by the authorities of New Jersey. And it is proper to add here, on credible authority, that there is already a great 1eaction of public senti- ment in New Jersey in relation to that trial. | Miss Sarah Mercer lives in Queen street with her parents, who endeavor to keep her very closely within doors. She is little known, and less thought of. Her father, as ever heretofore,continues to be highly esteemed and respected by-all parties, without distinction. Iam told the expenses of the trial cost him about $5000. ny Peter A. Browne, Hsq., the master spirit of the defence, lives in retired ease and elegance, repo- sing upon the laurelshe has won, dividing the time between his lectures upon the Oregon question, the study of geology, and various other scientific pur- its. He has not appeared upon any legal trial since. By his art and management alone, he moved ca populace of New Jersey to acquit Singleton lercer. James C. Van Dyke, Esq., who was the legal ad- viser of the unfortunate Heberton, and who reluc- tantly consented to appear as the leading witness for the prosecution, is quietly and diligently pursu- ing the practice of the lawin Walnut street. He is a young Cp ey of superior talents, of high ise, and already with an extensive practice, pidly increasing. In relation to politics, the whigs appear perfectly confident that Mr. Clay will be the next President; the democrats are equally confident that they will elect their jidate, and both these parties vie with each other in despising John Tyler. Buchanan appears to be the popular candidate for the Presidency throughout this State, although in certain districts Van Buren may be preferred. Both parties here seem to think that Buchanan is the only candidate who can successfully compete with Henry Clay; a very.natural and harmless Feeodion: They might with advantage occasionally take a telescopic look over into the State of New York. In the matter of amusements, the Philadelphians are all agog to hear the wonderful Ole Bull; they have never been on sucha tiptoe excitement to hear any performer before. Yours, &c. 5. B. Philadeiph (Correspondence of the Herald.) Puitaverrnia, Nov. 30, 1943. Deputation of New York Firemen—Book Stand- Keeper Committed--Rioter Sentenced—Whig Meet- ing—Anniversary of Female Seamen Friends So- ciety—Destructive Conflagration— Theatricals— House broken into—Departure of the Princeton— Return—Meeting in relation to a reduction of Postage— Weather. . James Gorvon Bennett, Esq. :— Dean Sin :— : A deputation of gentlemen, members of the Co- lumbian Engine Co. No. 14, of your city, are htre charged with the duty of presentation to the Nep- tune Hose Company of this city, with a beautimul signal lantern, and miniature model of their engine