The New York Herald Newspaper, December 4, 1843, Page 2

SS We shall receive by the Acadia, at this office, all the fo London illustrated papers. Opening of Congress—Reports of the De- bates, &e. &e. Congress opens to-day. According to the best accounts, there will be no difficulty in the organi- zation of the House, the Whigs having thought it best not to oppose the admission of the members from the four recusant States, injeonsequence of their having the “ broad seal,” the only prima facie evi- dence of authority. Such being the case, the elec- tion of Speaker and other officers will take place as usual, and the Message will be delivered on Tuesday. To-morrow night we expect this docu- ment, and on Wednesday it will appear in this Journal. In reference to the proceedings of Congress, we have engaged a numerous corps of reporters and | correspondents for both houses, who will give more | graphic reports—daguerreotype reports—than can be given in any other paper in the country. So our readers may prepare for rich treats during | the winter. American Republican Party. The extraordinary movements ofthis new party, and the progress which they have made during the last few months, have excited a great deal of en- quiry amongst the politicians of others, as to what their objects and purposes are. Almost every day we have put to us such enquiries as these—* What is the object of this party?”—‘‘ What are they going to do?”—** Who are they in favor of for the Presidency?”—“ Are they going to swallow up the whig party?” ‘Will they injure the democratic party?”—‘* How do they feel towards Clay?”— What do they think and say of Van Buren?” These, and a variety of questions are put to us, which it may do very well to propose, but which it may not be so very well just now to answer. Our view of the American Republican party we formed from what we knew of the condition of parties— from their past history—from what we see at pre- sent—from what we hear—and from calculation as to the probable tendency of the whole of the pre- sent agitation. We do not pretend by any means * say that our judgment is perfectly accurate, or | that we can distinctly see what results are coming. | Bui we suppoze we lave as good a right and as/| much ability to offer a conjecture as any person | amongst them. | First of all, we may state that the new party in- | = | scenes, and have for sale | oy rs, ther with th "all of the latest dates, x Cauamrries or Avruors.—Park Bensaany anv Lewis Frraceranp Tasistxo.—lt will be perceiv- | ed, from our Police reports, that some very curious in which these distinguished literati figured, have been enacted at the Police office. | It appears, that in consequence ot anabusive article in the “New World,” accusing Mr. Tasistro—who was about to commence the publication of a paper in Michigan, of some unmentionable crime of some | kind or other, Mr. Tasistro had Park Benjamin jand Winchester arrested, and held to bail, to | answer to the charge of libel. On the other side, by wayo f returning the compliment, Park Benja- min had Tasistro arrested on a similar charge, and bound over to answer; so that there is now an | encouraging prospect that the two distinguished authors will both appear as culprits, at the bar of the Court of Sessions—both be convicted—and sent to Blackwell's Island, where they can study the geological formations of that interesting portion | of our territory, under Mike Walsh. ‘This is a most curious case. Of the origin of | the controversy we have no idea, unless it be literary rivalry, and both gentlemen are men of genius, talent and cultivated intellect. Benjamin | is the greatest poet—Tasistro the most accomplish- ed critic. Both are very handsome men—possess fine phrenological developments—have a dashing and agreeable address—but probably, with less ‘polish than his rival, Tasistro has more speed, and an equal portion of bottom. The first attack between these gentlemen took place about a year ago. We forget who was the ag- gressor. But we published some of the articles, and amongst them a furious reply by Benjamin to one of his antagonist’s attacks. To that Tasistro wrote a rejoinder, very respectably spiced and pep- pered, and which appeared to disagree so much with Mr. Benjamin’s digestive organs, that he wrote a note to us, threatening to prosecute us for libel of we republished it. Not at all ambitious of becoming mixed up with the belligerents, we did not interfere. Nor will we now. We shall allow them to fight it out, and enjoy the gladiatorial ex- Ore But’'s Movements, &c. &c.—This prince of violinists left town yesterday for Philadelphia, where he gives a concert, at the Chestnut Strect Theatre, to-night. He was attended by crowds to the boat. He returns to-morrow, and gives another concert here at the Park, also to-morrow night, to be followed by a concert on Thursday night at the Tabernacle. We understand that the follow- ing are the programmes on both occasions:— Fouatn ann Last Concent, on Turspay Nicut, at THE Panx Tueate—Concerto ix Tuner Pats. 1,—Allegro, Maestoso; Adagio, tale; Rondo, 2.—“Norges Fj ,” (the Mountains of Norway)—Com- posed and performed by Ole Bull. 3.—"Il Carnavale di Vonezia."—Variations composed by Paganini, performed by Ole Bull. Concert at THE TaBERNacte. ‘ant I, 1.—Ouverture, a oir -Alr.— Composed by L. Spohr, sung by Madame in. -—Fantasia e Variations, upon a theme from Bellini.— Composed and performed by Bie Bull. 4.—Fantasia for the Piano Forte, from the opera “I race a by Thalberg, performed by M: "4 a Pe Bielano ¢ Terantella.—Composed and performed by Part I. Sophis Gjorts, (By _ValseeCompesba tor Chante, and by Miss 8, Gjertz. Ad jovo, (a Mother's Prayer.) —Composed wa wAdelaide?--Composed by Beatho by Me: dame § ahr Zahn posed 4 ven, sung by t : pecesal oe vee ‘Variations by Paganini, The enthusiasm created by Ole Bull, not only among the public, but among musicians, is higher than anything we ever have seen. One instance, the orchestra of the Park theatre, after the close of the performances last Friday evening, waited upon the great “maestro,” at his residence, at the Astor House, and, taking him quite by surprise, honored him with a serenade, in which several most ex- quisite pieces were executed, in a manner capable of being excelled by no other orchestra in the world. The Orchestra then, upon the invitation of Mr. Bull, adjourned to the dining room, where cham- hibition with becoming gout. In the meantime, | P8sne flowed plentifully, and where wit of the rare- however, we suppose the world will jog along as | ¢St kind enlivened the cheerful company for an usual—the sun shine as benignantly as ever—the | hour. Several excellent speeches were made ; and moon give her light—the stars twinkle—and cheap those which fell from the accomplished artist, who literature go ahead. Gentlemen, we wish youboth avery good morning, and a pleasant settlement of your little difficulties. Musica Mania IN ornen Crrizs.—Throughout the Union the enthusiasm which has been kindled in this city is spreading rapidly, and can scarce keep within bounds. The ‘ Philadelphia Gazette” thus speaks of the concert given by Cinti Dama- tend to keep up a series of agitations in every ward in the city—to take ground against all the corrup- tions, and follies, and vices of both the whigs and | locofocos, in relation not only to the city govern. | ment, but in relation also to the State and General | Government—and particularly to keep united, to suffer no elements of disunion or disruption to en- ter their ranks—but to keep together until they Jearn their strength, as in one single, united body, they march tothe polls next April. We know that many of the whig politicians in this city are | regarding the movements of ‘ Young Ame- rica” with much alarm, and doubt, and un- certainty, and fearand hope. The appearance amongst the American Republicans of the Hon. Moses H. Grinnell, in the third ward, in shape of a Mentor, advising them what to do, and what to avoid, was a very .ignificant event indeed. It in- timated very clearly what that class of politicians think of the movements of this new and powerful party. And, on the other hand, we are at no loss to know what the democrats think of them, their movements in two or three of the wards having thrown considerable light on that point. Both the old factions calculate a good deal on the chances of the occurrence of disunion in the new party. We can assure them that they need not lay that | flattering unction to their souls. There will be no | disunion. The party will be as unbroken as the phalanx of the victorious Alexander, until the spring election will proclaim that they have carried the city of New York—Mayor, Common Council, and all— by an overwhelming majority; and after that point has been obtained, what then? Why, then, we have no doubt the party will be very far from retiring from their labors. Success of that sort is not very likely to lead a great political body to seek repose. The struggle will then be, not only to retain, but | to extend their dominion. And, in order to do so, they will cast their eyes abroad to see whether they cannot detect some points of coalition—of as- similation. They will endeavor to discover other masses of the people, in other parts of the Union, which they can bring into their embraces, and thus prepare for a grand, united movement all over the land. Well, are there any such points? Are there any such masses of the people? Are there any spots which invitethe extention of the roots of this great organization? We believe that there are. Ac- cording to the latest and best accounts, the present House of Representatives is composed of three par- ties, or three bodies of men—the Whigs numbering about 60; the Locofocos, in favor of caucusses and national conventions, about 80—the remaining 50 or 60 being men who are disgusted with the in- trigues and corruptions of both parties, and who wish for reform. We have no doubt that during the session events will bring about the development ina still broader light of this reform party in the | House, and pave the way for a coalition with the great reform movement out of doors. And then | again, if we turn to Albany, we find a very analo- | gous state of things. Inthe House of Assembly there, we have the same elements, and in about the same proportions. Now with all these elements of reform—of the new movement, in embryo as it were,—just await- | ing the moment when favorable circumstances will | call them into vigorous independent existence, what is there, after the spring election in this city, to prevent the organization of the American Repub- can forces all over the Union? And what then vd be interposed with any snecess in the way of nc cemplete and thorough reform: in all our political systems? ine elements of a great, independent omnipotent party, exist all over the Union—they | have been growing up for years past—they only | await the summons to coalesce, and mould them- | selves into one vast, overshadowing body. And | that summons will, we think, be given in the aplen- did triumph and proof of strength which awaits the first embodiment of the reform spirit in the areat metropolis of the Union next April. Magazine Lirerature.—In no department of | our literature do we more need the impression of a healthy current of substantial and original talent thanin the magazines. They are for the most part filled with the vilest trash, in the shape of namby-pamby love stories—doggerel of all sorts— and stupid attempts at literary criticism. Occa- sionally, indeed, a good paper is met with, but very rarely. The Democratic Review, for instance in which, by-the-by, there is a good deal of transsen- dental and other trash published,—contains now and thena very excellent and valuable article. We have seen sound papers from the accomplished and expe- rienced pen of Major Davezac, which are some- thing inthe style and spirit of the articles which should fill the pages of our magazines. We think | delightful sounds as reau and Anrtot, on Friday night, in that city:— The concert at the Musical Fund Hall last night drew together a very discriminating and enthusiastic audience. ‘he entertainment was of the highest musical character, The singing of Madame Damoreau exceeds any that we have heard in this country, in exquisite and elaborate finish, in @ truth and purity of execution almost instru- mental. It exceeds belief almost, that the voice can be trained to such perfect command. This was most remark- able inthe last duet between the violin and the voice, by Mad. Damoreau and Mons. Artot, the effect of which was entrancingly delicious. The two sweetest and most ex- paar of instruments thus blent in exquisite concord, eeping pace with each other, as it were, in every fantas- tic revel of the ornate taste of the c r, made such t the hearer in Elysium, Lond and rapturous applause followed this wonderful display of art. ble and earnest expression, and a fau ¢ does, is done as judiciously as skillfully. A just knowledge of’ her own powers teaches her never to iax them too much, and her discrimination keeps her ithin bounds in her execution, Ina word, her style is S, oF 50, at any rate, it seems tous. She received every mark of appreciation from the audience of last night. Mons. Artot’s violin had, singly, no less power to move the heavens. He is undoubtedly @ great master of his art. The thrilling, mysterious pathos of his tones, particularly in the alagio movements, in which he seems to us to ex- cel, might move one to tears. With such sweet air as was the theme of their praise, told excellently well for his head and his heart. Several of the Speakers were unacquainted with our language, and this circumstance gave rise to moay aloud Iragh. The following is a faithful report of one of the speeches made on the occa- sion: Gextieman :—You have all of you drunk Ole Bull as one musician. I shall not drink him as one musician—for as one musician, he has been drunk all over the world for avery longtime. But as one man, I therefore, gentle- men, propose the health of Ole Bull, “No musician but the one man.” (The real one-man power, said a critic.) ‘The company dispersed much delighted with the scene, with three cheers for the Bull. As yet, no artist that has ever been heard in this city, has reached the genius, originality, power and enthusiasm of Ole Bull. Artot is a most ad- mirable and finished performer, but is no rival and never can be. Wallace has genius and originality, but divides his soul in two equal divisions from the heart out between two instruments, the violin and the piano. Vieuxtemps, who has just arrived here from London, accompanied by his sister, Mad’lle Vieuxtemps, also an accomplished musician and elegant woman, itis said, is the only artist tha, can enter into rivalry or competition with | the great Norwegian. Vieuxtemps is quite young, is a native of Belgium, and is, there- fore, half French and half German—a cross that sometimes produces wonders. He hasa high repu- tation, but not so old or so extended as Ole Bull’s, this, Ariel led Ferdinand.—If Ole Bull, Vieuxtemps, and the rest are greater than Artot, we shall want words to tell of their merits. As for the Bostonians, they are absolutely going crazy, and the steam is already at such a pitch, that unless a little can be let off by Castellan, we expect the entire city will be convulsed with the explosion, and we cannot hold out to them the smallest conso- lation. The South is the direction to which tends the current at this moment, and our dear friends in Boston must content themselves with listening to the,music of the mailsteamers until the spring, when we intend to exchange—they shall give up the Cun- ard line to New York, and in return New York will condescend to allow Ole Bull, Oldffimes, and Cinti with Artot, to pay them a short visit—a very short one, as we cannot afford them too much, for what they cannot keep from us. If, however, they cannot wait until spring, we ad- vise them to come on here. The Astor, Howard’s, id all our hotels, have plenty of room, and there no fear of their being placed on short commons. hisis the only remedy we can devise; and if they won’ttake our advice—which we give in the most charitable spirit possible—then—why let them burst, we cannot help them. But to what does all this enthusiasm tend? It is to produce a spirit of rivalry, of glorious competi- tion; to kindle among‘our citizens a spirit of refine- ment and elevated taste, which will do more than all the scheming, intriguing and speechifying of politicians, and heartless place-hunters; to build our institutions, our laws, and our free republic, upon a basis more lasting and secure than the world has ever yet seen. Here is now a con- centration of musical talent and skill, which can- not be found on the European continent. In song, we have Madame Sutton, Castellan, Cinti Damoreau and Borghese—while, on the in- strument, we have Ole Bull, Wallace, Artot, Nagel, and the yet unheard Vieuxtemps. | What a galaxy! What a host of talent, genius, ori nality and excelling skill! Search the cities of Europe, and cull, if you can, such a musical boquet as we present to the world. With the exception of Grisi in song, and Sivori on the violin, we have all the master-spirits of the day. As if to mar the harmony of the whole, a set of silly, empty-headed Frenchmen, t;rough the me- dium of a small and obscure French paper, have been warping their brains by writing musical criti- | ciums, as foolish as they are illiberal, extolling | Artot, and depreciating Ole Bull. We recominend | these French barbers to stick to the curling-tougs, and not to meddle in matters of which they are as ignorant, as the genius of Bull is superior to the talent of Artot. Our citizens can judge for them- selves, and have taste and discrimination, which this clique of contemptible pseudo critics are lacking in. They can appreciate trne genius, and while they award the wreath of glory to Ole Bull, they withhold not a fresh garland from the brow of | Artot. Late Invert % From Evrorr.—We may look for fifteen days later news from Europe at an early hour to-morrow morning, as the steam ship Acadia is now due at Boston, having left Liverpool on the 19th ult.—fifteen days ago. Last year in November she made the passage in twelve and a half days. Bau av Tue Avorio.—The first "Anniversary Ball of the Young Men's Neapolitan Association takes place to-night at the Apollo Saloon. If the ladies take the hint from the engraving on their ticket, we are sure the affair will bea very gay and delightiul one. Low dresses and short pettico: | witha pretty ank\g’\iee unfailing attractions tothe youth of the présewg di the tune has come when a carefully conducted pe- riodical, filled with solid, substantial papers in the Various departments of literature, would succeed. ‘The public are getting sick of the trash which has lately inundated the country, and would gladly ex- change it for something better. Let the work of reform be then commenced in the literary world. We have very excellent writers amongst us who are now starving. Give them a chance to do some thing towards the creation of a tional literature, Tat Missive May.—A man named Bernard Healy, was drowned on the 8th of last October in the Hudson near West Point. His wife has just beard of this disaster to her family. ‘Tur Arwoon Bart..—Henry C. Atwood, having lost pis election for Sheriff, his friends are going to give hima Complimentary (?) Ball atthe Tammany to-night. Mad he been elected, it is probable he | would have assisted some of his friends to dance at | the end of « tight rope before his Sheriffship was ended. It’s # consolation to know that we can \aer ourselves, if we can’t make others dance. —_——— Brrerarms mm Abany.—These rascalities in Albany are so frequent, that itis hardly necessary to mention them, Scarcely a night passes but that one or more houses are entered. That of William Austin was the last on robbed—on Friday night Watches, « flute, &e. &e, were stolen. Last summer, Vieuxtemps played in London be- fore royalty, and was placed in the highest rank of artists—even equal, if not before Sivori. the Italian performer. After this awful week shall have pass. ed away, we shall be better able to judge, for on Monday next Vieuxtemps intends to give a con- cert at the Tabernacle, and to dispute the crown of music with Ole Bull himself. In the meantime, every circle—every ‘set—every soul—every heart, every being, are getting madder and madder after music—the legitimate drama was never so low.— May heaven in its mercy permit poor, unhappy, for- tunate, extatic, miserable, wonderful, mysterious New Yotk to retain her senses for one month at Rerortiva anv Reporters.—A torrent of abuse as disgusting and contemptible as its source—has been poured out by the Express against the esti- mable President of the St. Andrew's Society, Mr, Irwin, because a report of the proceedings at the annual dinner of the Society, last. week, appeared exclusively in the Herald. It seems that some person attached to the Ex- | press, who gets his victuals by hook and by crook, at the different hotels and at public dinners, open- ings of houses of entertainment, and similar occa- "| sions, having, probably, failed in getting a plate at the Astor table, or some other table, on that, day, hurried down to the City Hotel, and actually had the impudence tosend a dirty, almost illegible note, to the President of the St. Andrew’s Society, re- questing admission to the dinner. The note had certainly an awfully ferocious appearance, and | doubtless the writer had an appetite for which a | satiated alderman would willingly have given any price. We have no doubt the poor fellow was quite furious with hunger. He was, however, re- fused admittance, not by Mr. Irwin, who had, of course, nothing to do with the arrangments, but by one of the stewards, who very properly regarded the note with a good deal of suspicion, remarking that he could not think of admitting Tom, Dick and Harry, to the table, and therefore ordered one of the servants to inform the ferociously hungry applicant that the gentlemen begged to decline the pleasure of his company at the table. Now, the stew- ard was unquestionably right. The note itself was prima facie evidence that the applicant was not a proper candidate for admission to the company of gentlemen. It might have come from a boot-black ora barber; indeed it was not respectable enough to have come from a barber, fora barber can write a note which will present a respectable ap- pearance. But the miserable lazzaroni literateur immediate- ly hurried to the Express office, and writes an abu- sive article, calling Mr. Irwin all sorts ot opprobri- ous names, and attacking the reports in the Herald as imaginations. But did the boot black or lazza- roni, imagine for a moment, the credit he was thus giving us? If allthese reports, which appear in our paper, be mere fiction, then we think that in a very short time we ought to be placed side by side with Shakspeare at least. But we do not make any higher pretensions, at present, than to be regarded as the faithful historian of the age. We are quite content with being able to give the best and most accurate and most comprehensive reports, as is ad- mitted onjallhands. And as to the circulation of the Herald, which was also alluded to, every body knows that it spread the report of the proceedings at the dinner over ten times the space, and in an in- finity of quarters where the Express was never heard of and never willbe. Itis indeed very fun- ny to hear our circulation talked about by the Ex- press—a paper which circulates a few hundred in this city. and is sold for wrapping paper at the small groceries. Common Counci..—Both Boards of Aldermen meet to-night, the resujt of which meeting will be made known to-morrow. streets, which for the past eighteen months have been the dirtiest of any civilized city, still are so, and from present appearances ever will be. The community is infested with crime and criminals; and we have no remedy save the recent patrol po- lice, established through the police magistrates, that has exercised a most salutary influence in prevent- ing burglaries. The report of Alderman Tillou on this subject, we understand, will bejmadein a few days, and we also learn that it will exhibit a most complete detail of crime, its extent and remedy; but we fear he has collected too much forthe body of city fathers to wade through before the next spring election. But we shall see what we shall see. In the meantime, we have merely to say that if the present Common Council does not carry out the measures of reform so long promised, the Ame- rican Republicans will. Tue Court or Gengrat Sessians commences its December term this morning at 11 o’clock. Tue Houtcuinson Fami.y.—To-night these sweet minstrels, from ‘The Old Granite State,” give their last Concert at Niblo’s Saloon, prior to their de- parture south. The simple song—the sacred least. We shall then pay our tailors’ bills and die contented. The end of the world must come. Want. Srreet Gaseiinc—Srock SpgcuLaTions. —The organization of the new Board of Brokers in connexion with the line of policy adopted re- cently by the banks, has undoubtedly created a great deal of stock speculation in Wall street, which seems to run very much into something like gam- bling. During the last six months various efforts were made to produce an excitement in the stock market, but they were unsuccessful until the banks, by the policy of certain directors, went deeply into it. Since then very singular eflects have been produced. Many persons have made snug fortunes who were formerly penniless; and several, who had just taken the benefit of the Bankrupt Act, have realized very handsome sums. We un- derstand that at least three or four of the brokers in the new Board have cleared their $50,000 or $60,000; and that one of these fortunate persons, in order to prevent the unpleasant effects of a con- tingency, has settled $20,000 on his wife. This stock gambling is a very serious and melancholy business. Regarded altogether without reference to its morality, it is one dangerous in the extreme. melody, and the merry quartette, have a charm, when sung by these children of New England, which wins upon the feelings, and while the sweet melody is breaking pleasingly on the ear, the heart is irresisitbly carried away in a flood of delightful emotions. They are a talented family, and deserve the warm sympathy of our citizens. City Intelligence. Police.—Sunday, December 3.—Arrest or Lovis Frrzcerato. Ta —This person, formerly editor of the “Quarto Boston Notion,” was’ arrested yesterday It may be profitable for individuals for a time, but few indeed can come out of it safe. Those who venture deepest and with the greatest apparent skill ‘and caution, generally find themselves beg- gared in the end. But then itis justly to be regarded as the chief source of those defaleations, and em- bezzlements, and robberies which have so often | disgraced our financial circles. The stock gam- | was arrested. bler, in the maddened excitement of misfortune and loss, cannot resist the temptation to attempt to retrieve his fortune by means which do not belong to him, and he plunders, therefore, whenever and wherever he can. We must say that the policy of jthe banks 1a cndeavot up valneless stocks, is very questionable indeed. The stock- holders of these institutions should take the matter into most serious consideration, and be prepared to act accordingly at the next election of directors. Newsrarer Movements. very considerable newspaper development, or revolution, is taking place about these times. A new paper to be called the “True American,” price cash, twe cents, is to appear to-day, to sup- port, among other things, the cause of the Ameri- can Republican party. This new peper has been set on foot, we are informed, by the independent republicans who formerly belonged to the whig party, and who have heretofore supported the “Tribune.” The singular course of the ‘“ Tri- bune,” in relation to Fourierism, a new epecies of galvanized infidelity ond immorality, und also in t relation to O’Connellism, having diagusted the sober and respectable whigs, they have recently withdrawn in great numbers from the “ Tribune,” and have now contributed to start the “True American,” and from the arrangements made, we think it will succeed and take the place of the “Tribune.” Well, every dog has his day. Poor Greeleywill have to stick to lecturing and vegetables altogether. Another daily paper is also on the tapis, and will be out pretty soon, to be published half in French and half in German. ‘This paper is to be a rival to the Courier des Etats Unis, which from its low, vulgar mode of management, is supposed to be in the hands of a clique of Parisian chiffoniers. A large portion of the respectable French population want a new paper—and the German, equally as nu- merous and respectable, never had one of any talent. Thiswillbe a small daily paper, and will be published also at two cents. Thus we go. Biancarn’s Tawur p'Hore, alwaye supplied with the best the market affords—well-cooked, and | sic in the best style, morning, and held to bail in the sum of ), for a libel on Park Benjamin, Editor of the New World. The libellous article complained of, was ca in the “Quarto Bos- ton Notion.” of the 2ist of January last, in an article oc. cupying nearly two columns, headed“ Waking up the reptile,” and was extremely severe and bitter in its lan- gage Benjamin and Winchester, who were arrested on i ay, foe a libel on Tasistro, have now turned the tables on him, and we shall have some fine fun in the Court of Sessions, where the characters of the respective ies will be discussed by someof our learned, pungent,and sar- castic lawyers. Tasiatro was bailed by the keeper of the “Croton Hotel.” Ronsixa 4 Puvsictay.—A colored man, named Timothy B. Hampton, who resides at 61 Mercer street, was arrested yesterday, by officer Frank Smith, on a charge of stealin an el t silver lever watch and chain, from the dwell ing of Dr. Hugh Caldwell, 506 Broadway, on Saturday. He told a little boy, with whom he was acquainted, to go in and take it from the e where it was hanging, and then took possession of the stolen property, and off He was caught soon after, and the watch and chain found in his .. Fully committed, and will be sent to the State Prison, for two years at least. . Warten Tuxrt.—Officer Hitchcock, of hee ree ta Gostnday arrested a young man, named ,aged about 18 years, forinerly of Smithtown, L. L, on oes a gold watch, chain and key, valued at $116, from James 3. Davenport, of 14 Courtlandt street. The watch was taken from his bed room, at the above place, and found in possession of the thief, when he Amusements Nrsto’s.—To-night his Honor the Mayor, and Common Council, visit the circus of Rockwell and Stone, which has met with great success during the past week. On Saturday afternoon it was crowded in every part by a fashionable assemblage of the first families. The wxt afternoon pli aged istobe on Saturday next. To-night Mr. N. B. Turner a asthe Courier of St. Petersburgh. This ie said to he a very daring and grace- ful astof horsemanship. Mr. Serjeant and Mrs. Cole ap- pear in a new extravaganza, called Polichinel and Joan, with a variety of feats of double trampoline, slack A comic singing, &c, None but those who have visited the new circus can proper! estimate the successful efforts of Rockwell in establishing an elegant arena, with the choicest specimens of equestrianism by the the most ta- lented performers inthe United States. The prices are xery well classified—lower boxes 60 cents, upper boxes cents. Cuatnam Treatre.—Mr. Grattan has written a new and effective domestic drama, called “Crime and tance,” in which he plays the leading charac- ter, is sia by Measrs, Jamison, Hield, Hall, and Messdames Herring, Preston and others. e play of bei “King’s Stratagem” is also performed as of the Lines to reathe not thus a lay of sad pining, gifted child of genius and of fame : wv round thy steps, thy palms with theirs entwining, “ire those who love and reverence thy name. | Nay, bi For thou can’st hush the stormiest pulse of sorrow, And wake to joy the rent chords of the heart ; From life's to-day cull chaplets for to-morrow, With native grace beyond the power of art. Youre cherished, beautiful ! the smile reposing Within the pearly chambers of thine eye— Like to the leaflet of the flower unclosing, May with the glory of that flow’ret vie. Bright and all-valued ! in thy mind portraying, Ail that yields worth and sovereignty to youth ; | Now in Parnassian paths with free step straying, Anon, the priestess at the shrine of truth. Long have I watched, and joyed to note thy soaring, Long scanned with pride CB ad and lofty mind, My heart’s best incense on the altars pouring, ere thou, the Bona Dea, sit’st enshrined. ‘Then let the cup, even though it tell of parting, Evoke no sigh the present’s sky to cloud, Nor let the memories to its surface starting, Along thy soul with saddening influence crowd, Joy"s sun ii -tide splendor rides above thee, “ine path is strewed with flowers that woo before ; T thee rally fast the friends that love thee, ‘ke we that chase each other to the shore. What though the glance that erst met thine in gladness, Be now in farewell snaning on thee ens ‘The future may requite the present’s sadness, 4 “And sweetermake ‘the memory of thefpast,” ‘ashington. (Correspondence of the Herald.} Wasuincron, Dec. 1, 1843. The Congressional Snow Storm—Public Printing —Its humbug, and its Prospects—Who is to be| Speaker?—Organization of the House—Diffcul-| The Weather—Supposed Burglars Arrested—Au- ties from the District System—Opening of’ Balls, §c. §¢. (Correspondence of the Herald.} . Pwitapeiruia, Dec. 3, 1843. gust Jacobi Again—The Chestnut Street Theatre— Ole Bull—Theatricals—A Dishonest Cab Driver: The denizens of the capitol were greeted, at | 14Ms Gonven Brnnerr, Esq. early rising, this morning, with a disagreeable and | snowy prospect. When I emerged from my Gol- gotha, the streets bore evidence that a heavy snow- fall must have commenced somewhere about “the wee short hour ayont the twal,” and judging from the thick clustering of the flakes around the unfor- tunate pedestrians, who exposed themselves to their embrace, it had all the appearance of a ‘“‘set- in.” The natives immediately recognized it as what is‘ called here, ‘The Congressional Snow Storm,” and made up their minds to the enjoy- ment of a day or two of its cooling influence, at least. It continues, while I now write, without in- dication ot abatement. There has not been a re- gular Session of Congress for many years, at the mustering for which the members have not met with this same cool reception here—and hence the name. In this state of the weather, as might be expected, all the caucussing, begging, trimming, cajoling, and wire-working, has been carried on at the bar rooms, and in other parts of the hotels where most’ members were to be found. Gadsby’s and Brown’s were the two grand scenes of action, and if there is anything noble in the most indomitable industry and perseverance, nobly has the work been carried on. But, if a patriot was to enquire, as naturally Dear Smr— We have another beautiful day: the snow has almost entirely disappeared, and the weather is just cold enough to be pleasant. The churches he might, what great national question was press- ing its consideration so earnestly upon these legisla- tive coteries, he would laugh when he was told that all the interest to the people, which was in- volved in so much beggi: swapping of interests, consisted in whether the profits of the public panting should go into the pockets of Mr. Francis P. Blair, into those of Mr. Amos Ken- dall, or intu those of Mr. W. C. Bryant. It is, to be sure, a splendid piece of gammon, that is alarly played off about the choice of the printer, display- ing the strength of parties, &c., and it ought to be ing, buying, bargaining and | ° have been well attended, which with good will, quiet and harmony reigning supreme among our people, has been a happy characteristic of this de- lightful Sabbath. We hope it may long be con- tinued so, and your humble servant be longer here to chronicle it. Officer Hofiner arrested three men in Small street late on Friday night, supposed to be burglars, or to have been engaged in some of the thefts that have occurred here for some time past. They have been committed for further investigation. ‘There is a letter in. town intimating that a man answering the description of August Jacobi, who is now in Moyamensing fasen left Warren coun- y New Jersey, on the nig t of the murder of the astner family. It is said he deserted his wife, who is in the Alms House at that place Since Jacobi’s commitment, he is regarded as an insane man, yet I think it would not be singular if it were discovered he was somewhat acquainted with the circumstances of the murder, as he al- leged. I presume there will be another investiga- tion of the matter, of which, should there be, I will inform you. P . SENS Chestnut street last night, with a strong bill and for Wallack’s benefit, I am sorry to say there was an indifferent house, To-morrow (Monday) night, however, I expect the theatre will be filled to see, or rather hear, the delightful strains of Ole Bull. The prices have been raised to $1 to all parts f the house. pate At the Walnut street, the equestrian troupe also failed to draw a good house, usual on Saturday At the popular National there was a tremendous overflow, in fact one of the fullest houses of the season. ‘The King of the Mist,has proved wonderful- ly successful, and is announced for repetition every night this week. The untiring and liberal manage- treated with contempt by honest politicians. They should elect to the public printmg a man whose honesty, sobriety, intelligence, enterprize, and perseverance, have stamped him an example and a model for others in his profession, and send these ment at this house, deserve, the most unbounded pecuniary reward, and if I mistake not, they have the popular feeling in this city entirely with them; of course they must succeed. In the meantime, our | p) office hunting, would-be “ public printers’? home to chew the cud of regret, that they had not ap- plied their energies to the pursuit of an open course of business, instead of loafing so industriously around the public treasury. There would then be more honest zeal, more expansive patriotism, more real statesmanship, and less intrigue, less trickery, nd less corruption interwoven with politics. All is uncertainty as yet how the election of Printer will go. None of the candidates have been idle to-day. Every member of the House of Representatives has been attacked as to his vote as soon as he has been recognized, and all the powers of delicate and fond persuasion, insidious argument, and open remonstrance, in their turn, brought to bear upon his opinion. The friends o: the prominent candidates (the three before named), advance their interests upon somewhat different ‘ounds. Kendall claims the prize, because he has fought, tricked, and maneeuvred, and played deeper games than the others have done for the party. Blair foams at the mouth, and shows them how much, and in what a rascally manner he has been lackguarded on their account, while Bryant dis- plays more generalship than his competitors, by quietly working his way into the affections of all who comes along, and impressing upon them importance of the fate democratic triumph in New York. So far as can be judged of the result of this day’s hard plotting, it leaks out that Kendall, whom. somebod Henny enough’ christened *‘ the old political war horse,” will be sent to grass, and Blair will take Bryant into Clie to do the work in the office of the Globe. If Blair declines this arrangement, probably Bryant will be the suc- cessful candidate. But I think the partnership con- cern will be the thing, as they all seem inclined to coalesce or do anything else to secure a part, if they find it impossible te get the whole of the spoils. If Bryant is elected, he will owe his success to Blair’s_ unblushing efforts to drive Mr. Calhoun off the field, without allowing him a chance to show his strength. i Amidst all this tempest about who shall be print- er for the House, it is believed that Gales, of the Intelligencer, who believes thathalf a loaf is better than no bread, will have little ai aey in pocket- ing the business of the Senate; and John Jones, in accordance with an opinion which he has long gloried in declaring, that ‘‘small fish is better than none,” will content himself with picking up the crumbs of Batrouage that may fall from the Presi- dent’s individual table. . The election of Speaker has been of ccna interest; and there are so many candidates named, with apparently equal chances, that it is impossible to name the man. Amoi the most prominent irants for the chair are Mr. Dixon H. Lewis of Ala.; Mr. Jones of Va.; Mr. Dromgoole of Va.; Mr. Beardsley of N. Y.; Mr. Campbell of 8. C Mr. Wilkins of Pa.; aud Mr. Johnson of Tenn. These, of course, are all democratic nominees; but although many members are strongly pressing tor the man of their choice, it is believed that no division of feeling amongst. the democrats will be shown in the House on this election. Some con- cessions will be asked and MS in caucus, and the democrats will enter the Hall prepared to vote solid A oe the nominee preferred. In the meantime, the whigs, or, as the locofocos call them, ‘the coons,” are fast asleep. Theyseem to have nothing to do with electioneering at pre- sent. They will creep out uf their holes to nomi- nate the last Speaker, Mr. White, for re-election; but they will do so merely to show that_the coon aie illed yet—not with any hope of carrying im. But before these elections are gone into, there is the promise of a bright flare up in regard to the ad- mission of those members who have been elected by general ticket, in violation of the law of last Congress, ordering the division of the States into distnets. This will be a glorious subject for some of the members to constitutionalize upon. _ ‘The de- legations from Georgia, New Hi and Mississippi are in the dilemi udia- ting delegation from Mississippi has not yet arrived. {t will be a sad_ thing if, after all, their desperate struggles in such a cause, they in their turn are re- pudiated by the House. 2 ; ‘There was a grand ball given here last night, for the benefit of the poor. It was grand, but like ma- ay things grand, alas, not productive. It was an- nounced under the patronage of the Hou. A. Up- shur, and other distinguished officials. The sceptre, however, has departed from Judah. — This exalte patronage scarcely attracted enough to pay _ex- penses. J. E. Washington. {Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasninaton, Dec. 1, 1843. J. Gorpon Bennett, Esq.— Dear Sir :— The Congressional intellect of Washington, “* about these days,” is in rather a disturbed and un- settled state ; and so foggy, that few things can be seen with certainty at any great distance. A very large delegation of members is here, already enough for aquorum. ‘The great questions now in agita- tion are, of course, the candidates for Speaker and Printer of the House. I cannot speak with confi- Jence, but at present it would appear that Mr. Jones, of Virginia, the Van Buren candidate, has decided- ly the best chance for election. The friends of Mr. Van Buren are confident that they have a majorit sufficiently large to beat all tion, even thoug the Calhoun. men should unite with the whigs.— Ju Wilkins, of Pennsylvania, is a prominent candidate, but friendly to the nomination of Mr. Buchanan ; and the friends of Mr. Van Buren, for the sake of conciliation, would be pleased to select him ; but for fear his election, instead of being con- dtrued into conciliation, would rather be construed into the weakness of Mr. Buchanan, they will pro- bably not yotefor him. It appearslikely, therefore, that Mr. Jones will be elected. The democratic nembers at first thought it best not to hold a caucus ut all, in order not to throw any obstacles in the of perfect union in their ranks; but they have to-day resolved on holding a caucus to-morrow morning. Something definite will, therefore, be <nown in_ season for my next letter. I need not Dixon H. Lewis is te peortinentt Calhoun e. Mr. Beardsley, of New York, and Dr. Davis, of Indiana, are also candidates, : For the printing of the House, the most prominent lates are Blair & Rives, of the Globe. But their n to all candidates for the presidency, ex- cept Van Buren, has rendered them obnoxious to he combined anti-Van Buren forces, who would wrobably be so much outraged with having a Van Buren Speaker and a Van Buren Printer both thrust tpon them nolens volens, that they would be very ikely to make a serious split in the democratic i even More prominent in of the Evening anks. Next, and perhay | Dr. Felix Gourand, will quickly and forever eradi A dishonest scamp ot a cab driver on Saturday took in his vehicle a gentleman at the Railroad Depot, a stranger here, with the implied Nei of driving him toa hotel; which instead of doing he drove him to an unfrequented part of the city and there attempted to rob him. The gentleman gave the alarm and the scoundrel was arrested. _ have no other news worth communicating to-_ day. Yours, &c. QG- THE FORTUNE TELLING GYPSEY QUEEN, General Tom Thumb, Dr. Valentine, and Ki geen halanx of attractions, are to beseen and heard this week at the American Museum. The Albino lady takes a benefit to- day and this evening, and in_ addition ‘to the other novel- ties, she sings several songstand duetts. General Thumb leaves very soon for Old England, being determined, he says, to kiss Queen Vic and the babies, age PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS, for the permanent cure of gonorrhea, gleet, fluor albus, and all mucopurulent disch from the urethra. Of all improvements in medicine for the last twenty years these pills are the greatest, and have conferred the reaest be. nefit on persons suffering from those diseases, They have rendered the cure of those complaints certain and speedy, without injury to the constitution, tainting the breath, o1 confinement from business. They are to be had genuine only at the office and consulting rooms of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, 97 Nassau street. Price $1 per box. 'W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Og, NOTICE.—A meeting of the Krouts of the city of New York, will be held at the United States Hotel, on ‘Thursday evening. Dec. 7th, at 7 o'clock, preparatory to the annual Krout Feast. By order of the st GRAND KROUT, G- RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE—For the cure of primary or secondary syphlis, powerful al- terative is guaranteed not to contain a particle of mercury or any mineral injurious to the system, although pos sessing ent*re control over those loathsome diseases. It is now universally used in all the hospitals of Europe in syphiletic complaints, and is a certain cure for venereal sore throat, ulcers, nodes, pains in the joints or bones, and and all complaints arising from a syphiletic taint in the constitution or an improper use of mercury. Sold in sin- ‘le bottles, $1 each; in cases Cast i Mgt $5, care- fully packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Office and Consulting Rooms of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy 97 Nassaa street. ‘W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. -N, P. WILLIS, ESQ., OF THE NEW MIRROR, is good authority for every thing in which the ladies are concernel. Madame Adolph, of Peale’s Museum, aston- ished and delighted him, end refers to him for proof of her abilities, By the way, Peale’s Museum is putting forth unusually rich novelties for one shilling. CoN pa Ney Cea ees Tonic Mixture, prepared by the College icine anc Pharmac: ofthe city of New York is now confidently re- commended and presc1 the first meaical practition- ers ofthe city, for all cases of debility produced either by secret indulgence or excess of any kind detrimental to the constitution. It is an invaluable remedy for impotence, sterility, or barreness (unless Artie on eee) and will'be found highly beneficial in alf complaints arising from a debilitated state of the constitution. Sold in single bottles $1 each; in cases of half adozen $5; carefully peeked and sent to all parts of the Union. Oitice and Consulting Rooms of the Col , 97 Nassaw street. 'W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. ie THE BEAUTIFUL CORPSE.—-A Tragic Story.—- Death should not be ridiculed, but here is astory that may do the living good. A young lady lived inS—— st, Boston, died lately of consumption. During the last few months of her life she was famous for the delicate texture ofher check and nock, and the gloss of her bright deli- cious tresses. Methinks I see her poor glazed eyes, beam- ing with joy, as she displayed her lovely tresses, that « month since, together with her yellow face, was covered with CS Reader, you ‘may think this a fiction. She has wi the famous on her ao seca of death worked, mot; and in het Coftn even the ravi of death wt not ; anc her friends exclaimed, What ‘a beautiful corpse!” York He: ol Here are the qualities of both the articles. The Italian , (mind its sold nowhere else genuine in this city,) will cure every kind of eruption, and chay or tender flesh, freckles, blotches, salt rheum, scurvy, &c , and make dark or yellow skin clear and beautiful.” Itis sold at fifty cents acake at the sign of the American Ea- le, $2 Chatham street—mind, the only place in thi city, ‘he other for the hair, is soid for three shillings a t: bottle; it will force the huir to yw, stay its fall out, cure scurf or dandruff, and make light or red hair grow dark from the roots. Observe—we make no false state. ment; we've seen both the articles tested. They are sold very reasonable—indeed cheap—by Jones, at the sign of the American Eagle, 82 Chatham street, N. Y.; by Zieber, 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; 8 State street, Boston; 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. PRIVATE DISEASES; A CURE GUARANTEED —The College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, established for the suppression of quackery, is ow to treat all diseases of a private nature, and offer to all those afflicted with these itressing maledies advantages notto be met with in any other institution in this country, either public or private. From the constant Sorrerpentene, and from private arrangements, between the members of the College and the most eminent professors of the medical institutions of Europe, aceh cohen in the treatment of these diseases are forw! to them lon; before they reach the majority of the medical feasion o! this country. With such celebrated remedies, together with the bined skill of the first medical men of this country, the College feel satisfied that the work they have undertaken, “the suppression of quackery,” will re- ceive the patronage it deserves from that portion ofthe public requiring their services. ‘Terms—for advioe and medicine te Office and Consulting Rooms of ee hoe street. . §. RICHARDSON, Agent. N. B.—Patients living at a distance, by stating their liseases explicitly in writing, giving all symptoms, to- gether with the treatment they received elsewhere, if any, can obtain a chest containing all medicines, with full di- cections for use, with a guarantee of cure, aoe the agent of the college, post paid, enclosing 0G- “HEADACHE MAY BE CURED” IN A FEW minutes by the use of Sherman's Camphor Lozenges. Also, peipilation, oon eickhers, nervous debility, and all the disagreeable effects arising from free living. mp Ia and colds may be cured in from 24 to 48 hours by r Sherman’s Cough Lo: #, and even cases of consump: tion where the patient has been gen uy have been cured by these invaluable loz in from three to four weeks; and Sherman’s Worm Lozenges have equally as great wonders upon both the old and nag In fact, all of the Doctor's articles are truly valuable, ant cannot be too highly recommended. Be sure and get the nnine, and not be imposed u n with worthless trash. ir, Sherman's warehouse is 106 Nassau street. Agents— , 278, 459, and 601 Broadway, 10 Astor House, 277 Hud- an pikes ‘198 Bowery, 77 East Broadway, 86 William street, and 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. TO THE LADIES,—If you have hairy excressen- col Zncvaling a broad snd clevated forehead--if you have the unsightly appendage of a beard on your upper lips—if you have st uous hair hy My | par part of your otherwise beautiful faces, the Poudre Subtile, invented by without the slightest injury or discoloration to you — by seeing the prepar- akins—thia you can be cation of by seeing £8 es ion tested at the Doctor's office ; ie heing a humbug will quickly vanish. For sale only at67 Walker street, one door from the corner of Broadway bY per bottle, where may be had the following articles al ‘irrantot’: “The celebrated Italian Medicated Soa, for ing all blotches, pimples, freckles, tan, mophew, Sat, of ava BUI Mt. Kendall, T hear but lit- | eg! iteh, oeeeed _ natal = ge ‘grt Mend le said, although I believe he is yet a.candidate for | skin; for chapped hands, .. ofchifaren, in ellaying all he printing. Mr, Slamm is here, doing the agree- | fe lente ate | Tee ke properties are really Ming, ble to all, but will not be a candidate for the print. | “TS ohening and hebling’ that no mother ty See unless he has a rational chance of success, h does not yet appear. ‘ours, We., The President is quite recovered from his,iliness. | 5. B. iv above, M8 Cine cake, 0 cents, is sufficient, axd we War- t a.cake. im the money ifnot siccessful., Beon your ‘against a bold imitation, and bny no where else but