The New York Herald Newspaper, December 10, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HER New York, 8 ‘December 10, 1843. —— Our Washington Re. It will be perceived that our reports at Washing- ton are beginning to be quite interesting. We may as well state, to prevent impositions on the public, that our reporters are Mr. J. Edwards for the House, and Mr. S. Beman for the Senate. None others are engaged by this office. 0G- Tue Skamen’s Seo lished to-morrow. > Mrerine will be pub- First Party Deba' In Congress—Reeusant States. | The first real party debate has commenced in Congress, and presents thus far some singular fea- tures, which ate indications of what we may ex- pect during the remainder" of the session. It has grown out of an attempt on the part of the whig party to express their opinions in relation to certain | States which have disobeyed the recent law of Congress, and elected their representatives on the general system, instead of the district, as prescribed. It appears that Mr. Barnard, of New York, first brought the matter up inthe shape of a protest, and two or three days have been wasted in discussing the admissibility of the document on the second, instead of at once proceeding to the consideration of the merits of the question at issue itself. What particularly strikes us in this debate, com- menced thus early in the session, is the extraordi- | nary want of tact and judgment exhibited by the whigs in this their first. movement in the new Con- gress. We think there can be no doubt in the mind of any one who examines the constitution and the contemporary opinions on those particular clauses of it which have reference to this subject, that the whig ground is the rational, sensible, and really constitutional ground—that is, that Congress under the constitution, has full power and authori- ty to prescribe the mode and manner in which members of Congress are to be elected by the different States, and that in their recent elec- tions on the general ticket system, the States of Georgia, New Hampshire, Missouri and Mississippi have disobeyed the provisions of a law regularly and constitutionally enacted. There can be no question that those States have thus been guilty of a violation of the law and of the consti- tution. It isevident then, that ou the broad ground the whigs have the best side of the case. Yet with that blundering system of tactics, and un- der the leadership of miserable, conceited, silly- pated politicians, with whom they are cursed, they have at the very commencement of the session, foolishly gone into a debate on mere technicalities, instead of waiting for a proper time—having a com- mittee properly organized, and going into a regular and full discussion of the whole subject. At the very organization of the House some such an at- tempt was premeditated and failed, as all such miserable and half-way attempts will fail. The representatives of the States who disregarded the precise terms of the recent law, presented the only authentic record they possessed of their election, and were entitled to take their seats until by a solemn decision of that Congress their right should be tested, and the question settled aftera full debate. In the early part of the session, therefore, it is most astonishing to see the whigs throw away all the advantage of a good position, drop their com- mon sense, and staiting ona wild goose chase, commit their destinies to the leadership of men who seem to have a mere thimble-full of brains, not even sufficient to animate a half-civilized mon- key from the wilds of Africa. If this is to be taken as a fair specimen of the whig tactics during | the session, heaven have mercy on gallant Harry | Clay and his cause. He, has been sacrificed by these blockheads before, and they will sacrifice him again before they have got through the half of the session. On the other hand, look with what skill, and promptitude, and decision, and wisdom—worldly wisdom—cent per cent wisdom—“ spoils” wisdom, the democracy have managed their cause! Going to Washington, as was supposed by the whole country, split into fragments—contending factions, pulling this way and that way—crossing and re- crossing each other at every point—and yet before they are twenty-four hours on the ground at Wash- ington, by the potent influence of good sense and ordinary tact, they present one solid, united, unbro- ken mass, going steadily as one man for their ob- ject! Such are the views which have occurred to us on an inspection of the proceedings of the first week of the new Congress. The next week may present something else very new and very injurious to the whigs; still more illustrative of their infatu- ated policy and more prophetic of disaster to the'r prospects Porvtar Lecrures.—These affairs, as we have so often predicted, have gone to the “Tomb of all the Capulets.”” We do not know how it could have been otherwise. Humbug may fora season suc- ceed, but sooner or later it is sent to perdition. ‘The amount of trash—vanity—egotism—nonsense— impudence, poured out on the community inthe shape of these “popular lectures,” has been incal- culable. It was fulltime that an end should be put tothe system. And it has this season been eflec- tually suppressed. The Mercantile Library mana- gers have been obliged to relinquish the use of the | Tabernacle, and their own hall will soon be closed also against the namby pamby, trashy tribe of lec- turers. Popular lectures, as we have frequently repf sented, might be made a most efficient and attrac- | Twearricans.—Mr. Macready has been acting at the Park Theatresfor jseveral might ) compara | tively small houses. Mr. Macready is a v finighed actor of the French or Talma sehool. | skill as an artist is consummate In tragedy he is | what Artot is on the violin. Every thing he does is well done. It is as perfect as study and labor | can make it. But he lacks entirely the burning | genius—the soul—the electric fire, of the Keans and Kembles. He elicits the highest admiration | by artistical skill, but he does not open the flood-gates of passion, and feeling, by those natu- ral bursts of genius which made the names of his great predecessors immortal. Mr. Macready has been, assisted during, his present engagement, by Miss Charlotte Cushman—a young lady of great ta- lent in her profession, ‘and considerable literary attainments, but yet not altogether capable of fill- ing the casts awarded to her so well as Mrs. Slo- man. But we suppose it answered the purpose of the bungling management of the Park to deprive us of the superior tragie powers of Mrs. Sloman, and present us with the unfinished attempts of Miss Cushman, who in comedy is admirable, and in lite- rary attainments far superior to many of those who take higher rank in the profession, And no doubt, after sufficient study, she will occupy a highly re- spectable rank in tragedy. But we doubt not her re- putation and future success have been endangered by her attempting a range of characters for which she is evidently not now prepared to do justice. Mr. Macready has been tolerably successful since his arrival in this country, but we do not suppose that his success now has at all approached that which attended him on his former visit. We are disposed to think that this comparative want of suc- cess has been owing partly to the circumstances of the times, and partly fo Mr. Macready’s own want | of tact. He must recollect that a great change has taken place in the audiences which now greet him since he here before. At that period we were in a transitive state. We were just exchanging the old Anglo-Saxon solemnity and severity of man- ners for the French lightness, gaiety, and excite- ment. We have passed the border land, and are now altogether decidedly more French than Eng- lish in our tastes. As evidences of this we may re- ter to the suecess of Celeste, Elssler and Ole Bull. We particularly allude to the practice introduced by these artists—originally, we believe, by Madame ‘eleste—of making pretty little speeches to the au- dience at the close of the several engagements. We are essentially a speech-making and speech hearing people, and although we like music, and opera, and the drama, and every thing of that kind, we like a neat, off-hand, flattering little bit of a speech al- most better than all. Fanny Elssler had a great deal of tact, and she succeeded as much almost by her little speeches about her heart, and the Bunker Hill monument, as by her dancing. And in the same way look at the enthusiasm created by Ole Bull’s little speech about his violin at the Park. Now, instead of profiting by these very intelligi- ble indications of the road to the popular heart,Mr. Macready comes forward on his tragic stilts, with all the solemnity and dignity of a tragedian of the oldest school in the world extant, probably some time before the creation of Adam and Eve, and*he disapproves of this practice of speech-making, and asks with a sneer, what is to be made by it ? Mr. Forrest affects the same sort of thing, but thinks it all very well to adopt it for the purpose of having a fling at the Herald. How much does he make by that?— We would advise Mr. Macready to take the hint we have thrown out, and show his good sense by yielding to the spirit of the age. Let him, when next called out, make a nice, neat, spirit-stirring little Shakesperian speech, and he will find it worth the whole of his tragedy. Try, and prove it. In the meantime,whilst Macready is doing what he can, and the musical mania is spreatling every- | where, the little Olympic and the Chatham are go- ing on prosperously as ever. Indeed, the Olympic could not but succeed. It is such a delightful little bijou of a house—every thing is managed with such exquisite taste and propriety—the company is so well drilled—every thing, in fact,so unexceptionable | that the public can’t help liking it. And so with | the Chatham, which has an atmosphere, audience, and order of civilization all its own. It may be that some of the critics of the Chatham may yet be amongst the most distinguished or the age. Who knows, when from that contracted, crowded pit of newsboys there may not soon arise some Shaks- peare or Milton—we mean an American Shakspeare | or Milton? CumerrLanp Coat Mine.—A few days ago the | Maryland Mining Company sent their first cargo of | Cumberland coal from Maryland to this city. It | was, we believe, consigned to Laing & Randolph. | We have, since its arrival, received half a ton for | the puypose of testing its qualities as an article of | domestic fuel. We have done so. We have tried | it in every shape for about a week or ten days, and | we pronounce it to be, without the possibility of | doubt,the best species of bituminous coal in the | world. It 18 equally as inflamable as the best English coal, much more lasting, and gives out a greater degree of heat, with- out so much ashes and without unpleasant smoke. Indeed, we have no doubt that if the canals and railroads, and other means of communication be- | tween the mines and the coast are finished, this | coal will entirely supersede the importation of English or any other species of coal. Its superio- rity is beyond a doubt. For all purposes of domes- | tic fuel, and as an article for the supply of steam | boats it will, we have no doubt, be preferred to any coal in England. This is really a mine of wealth in Maryland, and tive means of enlightening, and instructing, and | the sooner the coal is brought in large quantities to INTERESTING FROM CANADA AND THE Nortu.—We _. Pomeroy & O@) that es rrived vening from All ha ‘ity at 3 o’elock on Thursday a nm. She brought the Albany mails of Thursday and Friday, The for- mer were forwarded from Albany on Thursday by stage, to Hudson, and arrived at too late an hour for the boat of that day from Hudson, and while waiting at that place for a boat, we learned the Albany mail bag for this city was cut open and robbed of part of its contents. The Columbia, on her upward trip, passed the Utiea at four o’clock yesterday morning, near Kin- derhook, and she has no doubt reached Albany. [From Albany Argus, Dec. 8) ror THe CoRngceion oF Ennons.—Thursday, | ‘Horace Butler vs. The Mayor and Commonalty | Mr, 8. Stevens concluded for deft. in error. Mr. ‘onner was heard an reply. ‘The court adjourned to the 26th of Dec. when causes submitted will be argued. cod ma gronent Snot goods, tha ceudieioniemay hot ers and mails at Hudsan, which must pro- bably be considered the head of navigation for the present. {From ton (Canada) Chronicle, Dec. 2.} Tt_eontains etch of a debate in the Provincial As- sembly, which is of further interest, as indicating the temper of thatfbodyfas at present constituted, and the pro- bability, us it seems to us, that it was dissolved, and that the Governor General will make an appeal to the people on the question which has been brought up, by the resig- nation of the ministers. The debate to which we refer arose on a resolution moved by Mr. Price, member from the First Riding of York, to the effect that the House had confidence in the late ministers, and approved of the ground they had taken, and of their resignation, on ascer- taining that they did not possess the confidence of the Go- vernor General, and that he would not ascent to their views of the principles on which the government should be conducted. ‘The spirit ofthis debate is in the following extracts:— Mr. Price introduced its motion with a very able and temperate speech, stating his views clearly as to the true | working of Eepouninie Rovemnect. ‘The motion was se- conded by Mr. Holmes, who also pointed out the true moaning ‘of the principle—and referred to the happy cf fects which had been produced in Lower Canada since its introduction into the country, uniting a people who had all their lives been opposed to each other. When Mr. H. had concluded, Mr. Viger rose and pro- tested against the whole proceeding as irregular, giving it as his opinion that there were no facts before the House on which they could constitutionally take action—and that he did not believe His Excellency had given authori- ty to the. ex-Ministry to make the explanation which they had recently;given—and that although he might sacrifice his popularity by the course he was pursuing, he could not even allow that important consideration to interfere with what he considered his public duty. Mr, Baldwin rose and stated most distinctly that they had permission from His Excellency to make an explana- tion of the differgnces which led to their resignation, and appealed to His Excellency’s rejoinder for proof of that as- sertion. He entered into afull and.explicit statement of his views, which were in effect, that it was the aay of His Excellency to consult his confidential advisers on all ques- tions affecting the local interests of the country ,and to ac cept or reject that advice afterwards, as His Excellency thought proper ; and that if the Counsel thought any mat- ter of difference between themselves and His Excellency an important one, it was their duty to retire. He further stated that in recommending appointments to otlice, he and his colleagues had in the first place looked to the fit. ness of the several candidates, and if they found that equal ability and talent was found amongst the supporters of their principles, that political supporter had the prefei ence—but if, on the other hand, superior ability or fitn for office was to be found in the ranks of their opponei the appointments were selected from that quarter. Th were the principles he had always contended for, and he felt satisfied the people of Canada would never rest satis- fied until they were fully secured to them. Mr. Cartright said he had always been opposed to the humbug of Responsible Government, and that every day’ experience tended more to strengthen that opinion. He had viewed the introduction of the principle into Cunada with extreme regret, believing as he did that it would eventually lead to a separation from the mother country. It was unreasonable to suppose that the home government would erect fortifications along our borders, and keep armed vessels on our waters for the protection of this country from an insidious enemy, and at the same time give up all power in its government. He contended that there was more honor and justice in the government of the country previous to the introduction of this principle, than there had been since, and he would confidently ap- peal to the statute books of those days for a corroboration of this statement. He felt adeep interest in the welfare of this his native country, and could not view the conces- sion of this principle without fanxiety. He felt con- vinced that Canada West would support the stand taken M4 His Excellency on this occasion, as it had supported the Prerogative of the Crown on a former one. Many other members took part in the debate. The course taken by Mr. Viger, of Canada Kast, a man of de cided talent, is believed to be a circumstance of impor- tance, as indicating the strength of the Governor General’s position, and the probability that, if anew parliament be called for, it would be found to sustain His Excellency and here constantly since Wednesday [Co M of the taches, §c. Frrenp Bennerr :— ing its extensive circulation ‘in this éity, where, I would pen you a short notice of the state of things in this land of steady habits. It is report- ed that a human body has been found in the Con- necticut River, lacerated in a shocking manner ; also that he was a noted gamester of New York, but some say that he was a teamster, from the bush, with $300 in his pocket. The authorities are the report. Last evening, a splendid party came off.at the City Hotel, anda great portion of the beauty and elite of Hartford was present. Everything was brilliant to the eye, and agreeable in every other respect. But why do I thus write, when we: press upon me? There is war in ! et, however, but one skirmish has been fought. oth armies hold back—one dares not, and the other will not, unless compelled, rush in the shock of battle. The belligerent parties are the counter- jumpers, associated with the greasy apprentices, against the Students of Washington College. The inane cause of the war, is the just preference which the intelligent ladies of this city give to the society of the collegians. It is but fair to state since people are unjustly predisposed to attribute all blame to the students, that the aggression is on the part of that respectable class, who earn their bread y measuring tape. Not quite sure of their footing in good society, and dreadfully conceited, as to their personal dignity, they are stung with jealousy, if they meet a student where they may make an occasional visit. No wonder, for, as Cicero says, “*Sordidi etiam putandi, qui mercantur a mercato- ribus, quod statim vendant. Nihil enim proficiant, nisi admodum mentiantur.” “Like likes like,” is an old maxim. Whether ladies are to be blamed for receiving attentions from those they most esteem, or students for offering civilities where refinement in manners and taste can afford elevated enjoy- ment, I leave you to decide, But when there 1s a choice betweenjtwo classes—the one accomplished, witty} iandg educated—the other, self-conceited, knowing just enough not to know that they know nothing, and hau; ty with no reagon in the world for ite, but chalked hands and fine cloth, which perhaps was stolen from their masters’. shelves, I should accept the attentions ef the intellectual class, even’ though I incurred the terrible enmity of those tape-selling braggedocios, yclept, for courte- sy,feclerks! Clerks!—good heavens, a pitate has as. just right to what he captures on the sea, or a thief to what he purloins at night, as these same effeminate, cream-faced, cinnamon-tree dandies to the name of “ clerks.” engi From, the true state of the case in this war, the ladies are the legitimate objects of | their awful vengeance. Yet, the ribbon-winders show not their bullying propensities in the right quarters; prebably lest they might re- ceive some little inconvenience” of broken heads, from elder brothers or venerable fathers, al- though, shen themselves, they wag their valor- ous tongues, albeit at the expense of the pure re- putation of the fair who do not see fit to indulge these overgrown bahjes with their company, since they can have better companionship. These dan- mg school gentlemen beg confident of far st rior numbers, and having attained to considerable skill in wielding’ the yardstick, proudly strut the streets with clubs attached to their wrists, seekin: occasions for fight; yet, being light on the heel, and fearful lest they be pained by an encounter with the collegians, they have. engaged a set of gladiators from the stews of the city, to act as rear guard. They are tempting the students to battle— which battle both Beier avoid, but from how dif- ferent motives! The members of the college wish no dispute with any connection of the citizens of Hartford, from whom they frequently receive politeness and kindness which they would, as far as possible, reciprocate. But this base set of laz- zaroni, urged by a mean jealousy, who would, but dare not, assault those having a prior claim to. civi- lities, as being strangers in a strange city, and on the score of superior refinement, and taste, and a ministry with Mr. Viger at his head. Lynn. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Lynx, Mass., December 6, 1843. Great Excitement in‘ Lynn— The Come-Outers—Gar- rison’s Lecture—Business—The Ladies—The He- rald. Dsgar Benyerr :— As you have no regular correspondent in Lynn, I take the liberty to furnish you with a few items. Within ten days past some of our citizens have had their excitement up to boiling heat, in conse- quence of a sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Por- ter, a very talented Methodist clergyman, upon the doctrines of the sect called Come-outers. As you may not know of this ‘peculiar people,” I will state, for the information @f your readers, that they are composed ot a set of men and women, black aod white, who believe in nothing,’ except the li- berty to disturb and abuse their neighbors, claiming the right to do this whenever it may suit their fan- cy, whether in a church or Jyceum. They are generally people of no influence or standing in s0- ciety, and a great portion of them are reprobate meinbers of the Society of Friends. 7 It was of this,set of beings and their doctrines, that the aforesaid Rev. Gentleman took occasion to speak, and the way that they curled and writhed under it, showed conclusively that his work was well done ; that he touched the right cord. As svon as the sermon was finished, a notice ‘yespven that a reply would He made at Lyceum Hall, the Sunday evening following, by Wm. L. Garnison, Well, Sunday night came, and such a meeting—I went early {0 take ngtes. As I entered the hall, 1saw in one corner the cel- ebrated Caroline Augusta C—, who with seven hundred and sixty-eight others petitioned the Legis- lature for liberty to. marry niggers. She was in deep conversation with one or two “colored sis- ters,” and her couatenance bespoke she had talents which should be employed in some more worthy cause. Near by her, you could ‘easily discern the famous Lord T——, with his hands in his breeches pocket up to his elbows. He acts as kind of gene- education. I say those nice bullies of the shop and work-bench, are urging matters to a crisis by fre- quent insult, when the insulted person may not re- tort. As for instance, when he may be walking with a lady, they throw out jibes equally unfit for the mouths of gentlemen and the ears of ladies. Their courage wall melt like their mothers’ butter, the first warm day. Indeed their valorrose to such a dangerous pitch a night or two since, that when, beyond doubt, the students had retired to their beds, those heroes skulked around the college in hopes to catch some solitary member, and give him a speci- men of their chivalry, before any one could come to his assistance. ¢ eh During the same evening, be it said of their dis- cretion,which is the better part of valor, these brave Anakims, walking with yard-sticks—I mean enor- mous logs of wo met several of the students, but took good care to sheer off when they passed The young men of College Hill will act only onthe defensive. Yet, despite their forbearance, when- ever they walk the streets they are in constant dan- ger of insult, provided the insult be surrounded by evil spirits as had as himself. A day or two since, however,fone alone had the hardihood to hiss at a passing student, but came near having his head broke, and has lost his place in consequence, be it said ,to the credit of his master. It 1s unnecessary to say more of this “tempest in a tea pot,” unless it be to contradict the statement that the students go armed with bowie knives and pistols—a measure, however, which a regard for personal safety would naturally prompt, perhaps warrant, when the police are so lax. If any one should be shot or stabbed, let his father or master reconcile himself to the fact, by cénsidering that the wounded brought the evil on his own head, nor blame the faculty of the college for what, as far as their authority goes, they are striving to prevent.— The Lord knows that the students have already had sufficient provocation in the way of slanderous re- ports, and, as | understand, of scurrilous anony- mous letters, to be exoited enough, through « sense of injury, to shoot any one who should make the least attempt at insult. T remain, as ever yours, A Looxer on tn Verona. P. S.—I wear neat pantaloons: tivate a moustache when I visit Ni and intend to cul- ew York. Vale, Amusements. ral spy to. his eligue—it being his practice to spend amusing the people. But the individuals who have | this market, the better for ali classes. We under- thrust themselves on the community in the shape | stand that the company will be able to sell it at $6 of lecturers, have been generally altogether unfitted |—about one-third jess than the price of English for the not very easy task. And, besides, the choice | coal. of subjects has been injudicious and unfortunate. | coal. Look, for instance, at Mr. Greeley and his lectures on Fourrierism, or Nat. Willis and his discourses on “Ideal Dandyism;” of what earthly interest or profit can such things be? The best criticism we have seen on Willis was that of a down east paper, which says “ Nat ean write very well, but he ean’t | Place preach.” Willis and Greeley had better stick to! their journals. Tt is really a very superior and beautiful Artantic Stramers.—We learn that the Cunard Company have another magnificent steamship on the stocks at Glasgow, which will be ready for launching in afew weeks. She is to take her in Judkins, who, by the way, is a splendid specimen of humanity. He is to superintend the construction and fitting up of the new steamer. It is said that the favorite Hibernia is to pass into If individuals of a common order and degree of intellect, observation and experience, were to get : : " up and give ina lecture, a correct and methodical | the hands of Captain Ryrie, now of the Acadia, and account of their experiences in life, it would prove that the latter fine steam ship will be placed under far more interesting and instructive than any of | ‘he command of Capt. Shannon, formerly of the Columbia. these§ discourses could possibly be. If Nicholas ee ‘ Biddle, for instance, were to give his experience on All the ction ed of this line wilt be nonten financial philosophy, it would be a very profitable sie to take their places in the New York trade work. But we doubt whether he would do so, | “ANY next spring. Jolin Duer, again, might have given agreatamount | @JyporTawr Prom: GonatvEs.—We have advices of valuable matter on the subject, instead of his from Gonaives to the 28rd ult. The master and ectures on Marine Insurance Law. mate of the Zebra were still in prison, having had Promrt Portcr Desvatcu.—In the Court of Ses { no trial. The U. 8. consular agent at ee ae sionson Thursday, the recognizances of Willian | "°" had not received any answer from t ¢ Provi- Hibbard, alias Win. R. Hunt, charged with having | 992! Government to his demand for their libera- committed two grand Jarcenies, were forfeited in |!" although forty days had elapsed since it was the sum of $500, for his hon-appearance to answer made. Ere this, howe’ these prisoners have for trial. Officers Stokely and Cockefair, who ar. U'doubtedly been liberated, as our Government rested him, immediately gave information to offi. a8 Sent a schooner of war to Gonaives, to do what cer Russell, of Philadelphia, who arrested Hibbard their case requires, to fire a broadside into the on Friday, in company with French Jack, who was | ‘WM, if necessary, we suppose also bailed a day or two since for a similar offence Navat.—The frignte Congress ditived’ dt Mar. ie news of this arrest was given by our Philadel. seilles, Oct. 29. She was ordered to the Brazil sta- tion, and wasto have left thence Ist inst. for Rio. OG We refer our readers to the advertisement | fing into Marseilles she carried away gib-boom phia correspondent yesterday m of the “ Alhamra” in another column. The new “"@ flying-jib-boom in a gale, but did not loose style in which their ice creams and jellies are got | “*¢™ up is worthy the attention of those giving parties, Mexico Inoemnrry.—The parce MEE ewtee eb as well as those who intend receiving calls, on the | ted States’ claims for indemnity, which fell due on first of January. Their ladies’ saloon is admirably | the 30th of October, was duly paid at Vera Cruz, fitted up for a nice little oyster party, The beanx | and it was supposed that it eld We: cinta te have ne exeuse now for refusing the ladies what | city by the Ann Louisa, to sail on the 20th inst has so long been a Juxury for our sex alone. aoeeeyheerneteeae Exprosion aT Haravax.—The South Barrack was “wow ty Boston.—Snow fell in Boston on Thurs. | considerably injured by the explosion of a cannister day to the depth of one foot. of powder on the 2d inst. —— in the line next June, under the command of his Sunday evenings loafing round to collect **in- teresting even! Jn this occasion he was enter- taining a few ladies with his remarks on “slaughter houses.” In another corner were the two Miss B—"s, who ave always grote tied eueeEeeny dow meeting, in company of a few, friends, “‘all for the on of the slave.” There, too. was Mr. H——, as full of enthusiasm as an egg full of meat. Around the Speaker's desk were gregated a precions band of fathers, who certainly could not fee} much proud of each others company. James, of woode ck memory, however, was the active man of the eveuing-~having called the meeting—invited Garrison, and made a big fool of himself, “all en his own responsibility.” A soap- locked and soft-headed chap, a sort of country ped- agogue, also seemed to want the people to know somebody’s coming, for notwithstanding the people at the close of the lecture evinced a wish to retire, he insisted on making a speech, in which he show- de himself a jackass and brainless ninny. r But, in regard to the lecture, it was What might have been expected trom Garrison—twaddle, with- out argument, without sense, from beginning to end—it was a tirade of abuse against the ¢lergy and ridicule of the ‘bible. Sueh stuff, however, was appreciated'by those who invited him, for through- out the feetuye you could hear from diflerent parts of the hall, “That's true,” “Jin the ministers,” “Don't want any Sunday,” “Where's Parson Cook,” “Comeouterism’s Christianity,” “Two and a half milivons of slaves,” “Go it,"4&e, &e. ‘The lecture closed with a noise that would make one think himself in pandemonjum. So much for the Comeouters and their leader. Business here js good—the town. full of pretty girls, and the Herald is read more than any other paper. More anon, Yours, Savino. Iypian Country.—The Arkansas Intelligencer, of the 18th inst., contains the following items news from the Indian country — ‘The Council have provided by law, for the publication of a newspaper, to be called the “Cherokee Advocate ” tobe printed in the English and Cherokee languages We understand that Mr, Wm. Ross will be the editor, who is, as far as we can judge, the most capable person that could be selected in that nation. Our old friend, Col. James Fletcher, Chief of Pack- shu-nub-bee District, Choctaw Nation, paid our town a visit last Tuesday. He informed us that the health of the Choetaws has been bad dation the past season ; (hat the lunge quantity of rain which fell during the summer and fall, has Injured the cotton and corn crops, and that they will be short this year. He speaks favorably of the pros yerous and improving condition of his le. ave turned their attention to moral and intellectual im- provement. The truths of the 1 are spreadiny through the land, and its influence is felt. These have ever been friends and allies to the United States. Gov. Butler and his attachees will not leave Fort Gibs for Cash Creek Couneil, until the 20th, We look forw with high expectations to the result of this meeting. Wash Starr, Jim Starr, and —— Reese, are in enatody at Fort Gibson chenged with having committed the mas- sacreof the Wright family, on Cane Hill. Reese has con- fesved that he aided inveald murder, and implicates the two Starrs. Cuatuam THeatre.—This Hoviee was last night graced with a full pry hh the fashion and the town. Mile, Yates was one great feature action, and was in each of her dances doubly en- cored and honored besides with a profusion of wreaths, bouquets, &o. On Monday, Mr, Grattan, the successful dramatist, takes his henefit, and on the occasion performs the difficult part of Shylock in Shakspeare’s “ Merchant of Venice.” “Mr. Rice ulso enacts his great part of Jim Crow, and Mr, Williams, an actor of surprising excel- nee, performs Philip Garbois in the farce of ‘ 102,” so a good hotise may he expected. The greatest of pre- parations are making for producing on Tuesday nigl new drama, a with the deepest interest, call “ Spy of St. Marc's, expected. progress, For some months its preparation has been in expense has been spared. We look for its first Bodue- tion as the precursor of a whole winter's successful run, aay and are e1 ed at Barnum’s American Museum.— All have read of these st have long been on the qui vive to see them. draw crowded houses; and if Barnum had pat enlarged see the Gypsies, General Tom Thumb, Dan attractions provided this week. 0G Two Ware Necro Cry features, and eve! are to be seen at Peale’s Museum this week. They accompanied by thei tention, and will doubtless draw in it crowds of visi ters. In addition to these, Madame i i ler, and a splendid company of performers are engaged. Provinencn County Bank Ropeery.—It has been ascertained that the robbers who entered the Providence County Bank, in addition to the bills and specie which they stole, carried off a number of sheets of e amount has not been exactly ascer. tween $7000 and $14,000, of the denomina- The bills are of the old unsigned bills. tained, but is tions of 107s, 20°s, 50's, and 100s, plate, All the genuine bills of the bank, of denomination igherthan five dollars, are signed by the late President, Daniel Any In consequence of hank will be redeemed only at its own counter, Frozen to Dearn—Errecrs or Rum—This mor- ning the body or a man wasfound in the deep cut on the Railroad at Bergen Hill, frozen to death. He was recognized as William Fanlkes, of this oy a tinman.— He was an Englishman by birth—-har a wife and family in Newark, and respectable relatives in the vicinity, anid was about 35 yearsofage. The last that was seen of him was atthe Depot at Jersey city, intoxicated, and from his attitude it is supposed that he had lain down to sleep—one arm being around his head and the other on his breast. Newark Adv. Deo. 9%, . Movement ov Inptans.— Towa tribe—three chiefs, e1 preters, and five squaws and nati, on Léoes | last, on their ness connected with their tribe, A i found in the Ce Rit Party at City Hotel—War at Hartford—Raw Heads and Broken Bones—Mutton and Mous- on the gui vive concerning the matter. Enough of this for the present, whatever may be the truth of ier subjects ford! As ta} Was ! ‘ 9 the | wallow up all his competitors in the convention, ”” It is from the pen of the great Vic- ¢ s tor Hugo, and an exhibition of the terrible order may be | them their choicefof even a doorkeeper. nd which for scenery, properties, music, cos- tume, and all the paraphernalia of et cetéras, no pains or _0t3 The entire Gypsey Family, the first that ever visited. America, came on from Baltimore yester- wanderers, and the public They will his lecture room, and erected ‘new hoxes, he could not c ¢ half accommodate the crowds which will throng, there to | other their sympathy, affection and unrestrained , the | confidence. It is pleasant t iticians as well young Sampson, Miss Gangon, and the ‘multitude of other lectern wanton 4 ph, the fortune tel- is, the bills of the Mk. Beyyerr :— T think I shall be the first to communicate to you the important information—of which I have no [Correspondence of the Herald.) ~ Wasiineron, Dee. 8, 1843: Frequently seeing your valuable paper, pyres; I although 1 have it not with official certainty ape) it the nominations of Messrs. Upshur, Henshaw, Porter, Nelson, and others, have been sent into the Senate—or rather were sent in last Wednes- day, It has been rmmored here without doubt that they would be sent in at an early day, as these gentlemen were not desirous of retaining a doubt- ful position. I believe you may also say, that without doubt these nominations will be all confirmed—with. per- haps the exception of the Boston postmaster, Mr. Rantoul. This , however, is a vay rum besed upon the eee claims of Goreng Tie coln. The reasons for supposing these nominations willbe are as follows. The great con- test for the next Pre: is_now measural narrowed down to Clayand Van Buren—althor have it on good authority—which, however is de- nied by the friends of Mr. Van Buren—that Cal houn will not withdraw his name. Now, then, itis the w! on one side, and the locofocos on the | other. th parties have cooled down—sober, se- cond thought, cool ju and sagacious delibe- ration rule. What has either party to cain by ing the government ? Evidently no! ut every thing to lose by opposition, yourself then, whether the Senate will not confirm these nominations. Why should either party seek to renew old controversies, by throwing down gauntlet to the Executive, and provoking its hos- tility? Will not molasses catch more flies vinegar? x : 1s either party. strong enough to dispense with any available force? On this ground, although Secretary Porter is,‘perhaps, the least acceptable of any nominee to the Senate, yet it is possible that he may receive even a stronger vote of confirma- tion than either of the others. Why? Ans. Do not the Porter brothershold the balance of power in Pennsylvania? and does not Pennsylvania hold the balance of power in the election of President? On all these points you can judge better than'I can. ‘The all important question now before the public is, will Calhoun and the allied powers—by whom I mean Buchanan, Cass, Johnson, &c.—support Van Buren or not? I think the better opinion at present is that they will keep within the democratic fence, but still lend a cool support to Van Buren, equiva~ lent to looking on, while others fight. Nothing can make them fight for Van Buren except the guaran- teed promise of high official reward. But are the firm, old and tried friends of Van Buren, who have: borne the heat and burden of the day, and won the battle, going tosubmit toa distribution of official atronage among those who came in at the eleventh hour, if they came in at all? Again. Benton owns and controls the Globe— (on dit)—the Globe is strong for Van Buren and against all not Van Buren; therefore, the succession to Van Buren is Benton, Wright, (the mighty master-working, wire-moving spirit of the Van Buren power,) & Co. What chance, then, does theg election of Van Buren give to Calhoun and his allies? Take your slate and pencil and go a ing—do. ¥ al But not so in the case of Clay’s election. If Clay is elected, Van Buren is broken down—and the course is open*for a steeple chase. I believe I have told you that Calhoun con- trols about 36 to 38votes in the House, I do not yet feel confidence enough at Washing- ton to take the responsibility of publishing the above; 1 therefore. mark it for the deliberate consideration of your better judgment. I doubt not you will deem them highly important considera- tions. For my own part, I think things indicate that Clay will be next President. [It will be a devilish hard fight to make him President, with all the dead weights around him.] { have reason to think Alderman Towle, and other nominees in New York, will be confirmed by the Senate. ‘Washington. [Corrospondence of the Herald.) Wasuineron, D. C., Dec. 8, 1843. Effect of the late Democratic Caucus or State of Par- ties—Van Burenism in the Ascendant—Fate of Whig Officers in the House of Representatives— R®eal Mecting—Theatre—Business in Washing- ton, &c. Since the great democratic caucus last Saturday night, which at once settled the speakership of the House of Representatives, and promised an uncon- ditional acknowledgment of Mr. Van’ Buren’s claims in the Convention, there has been neither split nor defection in the ranks of democracy. It is somewhat amusing to take a calm and philosophi¢ view of the sudden reverses and fluctuations whieh peculiarly attend political life. So formidable. had heen the pretensions of the Calhoun organ, and so independent of: and overbearing to all Van Buren- ism had been the Calhoun orators throughout the Union, that even the Van Buren leaders trembled at the prospect, of the overwhelming Calhoun strength with whieh they were destined t6 come in eonflict for the supremacy at the opening of Con- gress. The impression was general that Van Buren was decidedly second to the South Caro linian in the affections of the party. Thus it ig. Everything in the political world is so blinded asd mystified by the falsehood, cunning, corruption and rascality of base, pandering presses and office-hunt- tng orators, that nothing short of such a demonstra- tion as was made fast Saturday night when the Representatives from all the States were assembled, could possibly shed light upon the true state and comparative strength of parties. The result of the whole deliberations at that eaucus—the balancing of the strength of the pro- minent candidates—the dismay of the Calhounites, at the discovery that their boasted popularity was a mere delusion, and the confidence with which the Van Burenites were so suddenly inspired as to. in- juee them to agree that not less than two-thirds should constitute a majority, were all first given to the country and the world, through the columns of the “Herald.” ‘These are no secretsnow. The truth has flashed upon the principal States and cities in the Union, and what is the consequence 2 That Van Buren already stands out in bold relief, as the only champion of Demoeracy that can wield a mace against Mr. oi in the great battle for the Presidency, and that Calhounism is knock- ed on the head—utterly annihilated—dead—de- fanet in the abstract. Tn the House of Representatives, the Van Buren leaders, now conscious of their commanding influ- ‘nce in the party, arrange measures exactly to suit their own views, and do not condescend so far as to consult the Calhoun men upon a single question. Before that reat caus was held, the yan paren: ites would willingly, in order to propitiate the su rosed* strength of their rivals, 4, given them their choice of the Clerk of the House, on condition that they got their own Speaker. As soon, how- sver, as all the mist had been cleared away, and it found that the adopted of old Hickory could oropitiation was at anend. They have not given In the meantime, the Calhoun men have tamely and submissively allowed themselves to be whipt into the traces. On every petty mmosen they vote with the Van Buren leaders. What, in the name wonder, would they not do T voting for Blair, the wholesale ealumniator of their chief, tor Printer? That single act, if there was no other evidence, proclaims their vassalage to Van Buren- Thanks be to the course of events, all the demo- cratic factions are now interchanging with each as other people liying in a state of amity. Loi may the Preble Bs body be tiered aalirr EN, With all the } It will have opportunity soon to test the strength of indication of the African race, n 4 . Se win eae aay ee The united democracy in Congress are congratu- Such a wonderful novelty must excite a great deal of at- its bond of union. lating themselves to-day upon the amount of labor whic! they. have accomplished during the week. They think it a great week’s work"that they hive purged the House of all its whig officers, It is not the fashion now, as it wasin Van Buren’s first uy term, to carry on the game of Boepription by the wholesale, and deny it every day in the new: pers at the same time. Oh, no. They glory now in. ‘carrying out” the “ principle.” ey believe with the Kentucky blacksmith, that if Henry Clay ever gets in, there will not be a democrat left “on the face o? the arth,” and accordingly they have leclared “war to the knife” against whiggery, vier wert ‘not c done utfatop—let not injustic them. I said that they had kicked all the whig officers out of the House—I was wrong, ‘There is still one trembling son of man who has not yet been sorsiced on the tltar. ‘The fate of Mr. Mec ick i po- ite and attentive aster to 1 of Repre- centatives has not yet beensealed. The decree sot yet gone forth, although {would ad him to commence untying his cravat as soon ashe has lei- are, as the guillotine is sure to be down upon him. ‘believe he is only @ whig, at least in hat light he stood withanumber of the democratic nembers who were inclined to continue him in 1 ee Ge onto de has land th from nich fol , cettles all his accounts jn the Post office inthe pte it seems that when Dr. Alexander Duncan, of ohio (present looefoon member of Congress) was ‘Spa- | Chesnut street, the ton, this news made quite astirin , and the same postmaster wi d that ve three steps, two hops all of h he wound up with a pi- rol a r, in token of his joy. The Doc- tor, with an acumen, for which few gives him cre- dit, has ferreted this out, and has actually procured the affidavit of a person who saw the fe ed. Vhat salvation is there for a such a dilemma as this? There is not for hi but the last penalty, Off with his 5d oe There was a game played about the election of Clerk to the House. It seems that before the Van Burenites became aware how really weak and imbecile as a party the Calhounites wei all but agreed to give them their choice of Clerk. Calhoun men were very anxious to give the office to a Mr. Sturgis. When they came to meet in caucus, however, the now successful candidate, Mr. MeNulty, was forced downjtheir throats. Mr. MeNulty, it was said, had been inthe legislature of Ohio, and was a very influential man in that State, and it was necessary to secure Ohio for the party. What party? the Calhounites asked. gThe ques- tion was a staggering one. No combination of for- tuitous cireumstances could carry Calhoun through Ohio. The party meant was, of course, the Van Barca party, etd yet the Calhoun men all voted for Hy im This Mr. McNulty is quite an eable, polit i , ona ae the per of his of not been five minutes in offi 0 the first assistant Clerk (a whig) no- tice to quit. This looked like business. By the bye, there is to be another great repeal meeting here ina few days. The success of the meeting on ‘Tuesday night tase, has warmed the re- pealers into action. The two presiding spirits at the last, Col. Richard M. Johnson and Mr. Robert Tyler,are to partake in the seocosdings of the com- n maces The Assembly Room was crowded before, as they expect a much greater attend- ance now, they are casting about for a larger to meetin, Ishallsend you a report of it. The Theatre has opened for the season under the auspices of Mr. Richings. Mr. G. Vandenhoff is his opening star. His.stock company is said-to be very good, and his scenery and other appurtenances complete. The houses, however, have bean (rather thin, owing,.no doubt, to the members of Congress having been engaged in caucussing every night this week. The caucugses are over now, however, and perhaps Mr, Richings may begin to do some- The most of the disappointed office-seekers have left the city already. Of course, they do not leave it with their blessing. There was one went awa’ yonerday, who has been here treating “ all around” for about three weeks. . He findshimself now with- out the darling object of his ambition—an office, and with scarcely money enough in his pocket to carry him home. He was railing against the trea- chery of ‘politicians, and said he wished all the of- fices in the United States were in ——, and he was in Texas. Perhaps he might get_an office there. Business is very brisk in Washington. at present. Storekeepers show te extent of, business on their faces—their good natured smile isdelightful. The Democratic legislators are in great glee with the re-union of all the factions,and the Whigs are bright with the prospect that nothing can prevent them ppming into power with Harry of the West. In fact, all, here are smiling and cheerful. ,The only person from whom I hear a complaint, is the agent for ‘the Herald,” who is continually rumbling because he cannot get “ Heralds” enough to meet the rush for them. He says the words ‘‘ all gone,” are never out of his mouth. Philadelphia. [Correspondence of the Herald.} Puapetrnia, Dec. 9, 1843. The Weather—Health Preservers—-Descent on a Gambling Establishment—The Fairmount Dam —Vagrant Committed—Baptism—Charity Ser- mon—Doings im the Churches—-All Saints Church—Pastor Installed—Second Advent Lecture —Protracted Mectings— Friend's Bible Associa tion—Sabbath Evening Services—Duverna at the Arch—Theatricals—Cab Driver Arraigned—Bu- siness. James Gorpon Benserr, Esq.— Dear Sr :— The weather to-day continues to be mild; the | Snow is fast disappearing, making “slush” and wa- ter enough on the pavements and at the crossings of the streets, to put in requisition Thornley’s celebra- ted gum elastic cloth over shoes, an invaluable ar- ticle, and much called for in these parts. They may be safely recommended to all who wish dry feet, and the preservation of health, remembering the old adage, which runs—“an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of care.” ‘Thomas Graham made Mey before the May- or last evening, charging Robert Elliott, Charles Lelan and Richard Howell, with keeping a gamb- ling house in one of the rooms of the large building atthe N..W. cornerof Seventh and Chesnut streets. The officers were charged with power to bring the persons above named before the ae they were accordingly arrested, and held to bail each in the sum of one thousand dollars for a further hearing. Tn the room were found a pack of cards, a box used for the purpose of dealing in the game called ‘ faro,’ and a quantity of round pieces of ivory denomina- ted ‘checks.’ The person who made the charge was then fined upon complaint of Lelar for intox- ication. ‘The dam over the Schuylkill river, at Fairmount, which has been for nearly two years undergoing an entire reconstuction is now completed, giving ** as- surance doubly sure” of a copious supply of Sehuyl- kill water to our citizens, so much were needed in these “latter days," than in former times, when the ‘demon. of intoxication” held his relentless sway ; now thank God _his power is checked, his “sceptre has departed,” and the goddess of temper- ance is the reigning queen, Heaven be praised for an abundance of : “ Water, iter, bright ling with glee, the gift dour Got, and tne drink ofthe ree A man named John Powers was yesterday com- mitted as a ‘‘vagrant” by Alderman McKinley, having been arrested by officer Cassiday in a state of intoxieation, while in the act of battering: his fists against the face of the sign of a tobacconist’s shop in Swanson street near Catharine, the poor wretch, mis- taking the wooden image of an African slave, fora real flesh and blood. y ten ot me og Serine have a great antipathy. concludes was the lest “nig- ters” face he vver had anything to do with. ig The holy ordinance of baptism will be administered to- morrow (Sabbath) afternoon, in the Southwark Canal, at half past four o’clock, by the Rev. E. Covel, of the South Baptist Church, 5th, below Carpenter street, where in the evening at 7 o'clock a number,of persons will be admit to fellows ‘A charity sermon ia aid of-the su will be preached {o-merrow morning in the Unica Methede Church, 4th below Arch street, by the Rev. Thomas H. Stockton. The monies collect will be in the hands of the Rey. John Street, Home Missionary, to be by him distributed among the needy and destitute. On ip grres e} ' fore 4 the 2ist instant, all places of Public Warehip in this city, will be opened for Divine Service. The devout celebration of that day (being the feast of St. Thomas the Apo) has, been re- commended by Bishop Kenrick, who has directed of the prayer for the authorities, the Te Deum, and the addition 7 the mass on iia benteeet ae — eer ~ Lo of prayer and Thanksgiving, to be used in the churches in conformity with the canon, has been communicated to the clergy, by Bishop Onderdonk, with further instruc- tions in Biot to the collects, lessons, &c. Rey Oliver A, Shaw, present Rector of All Saints’ church, Fitzwater street, below Broad street, has, by his exertions, inereased that ition, the attendance of scholars in the Sabbath schools. Divine service 1s held every Sunday morning and afternoon, ex- cept theffirst Sunday of the month, When the afternoon service is omitted, and the evening substituted. The Rev. G.B, Peery, at one time pastor. of the 8 t jurch, wi Eni td wine Street Baptist Chi as on last Thursday ine omg! Pastor of the New Market Street Bebaiat jure! Lectures on the ‘Second Advent of Christ in 1843," will be delivered to-morrow (Sabbath) in the Chinese Saloon by George Storrs, commencing at half past ten in the morning, three in the afternoon, and a quarter before seven in the evening. ‘The seats here are free, Inthe John Wesley Church, Carpenter street, near Sixth, a protracted meeting will be commenced on to- morrow evening at half six o'clock, when a sermon will be preached by the Rev. David Shapley. The meet- ing will be continued during the ensuing week, when the ministers and brethren are solicited to come up tothe help of the Lord, against the mighty. The annual meeting of the male branch of the Auxiliary Bible Association of Friends of Philadelphia Quarterly meeting will be held on the evening of next second day (Monday) in the Arch Street meeting house, The th evening exercises to-morrow will be varied and interesting, and, as faras | can, will be as lows:—In. the First ‘Independent Church, Broad below Rev. Walter Colton, of the U. 8. Navy, will lecture by Sppotntment of the American Protestant Association on “ Bible in the Public Schools;” at the New Jerusalem Temple, Fourth street, below German, the “ ancient word” referred to inthe following passages will bethe subject of the lecture, viz., Numb, 2ist chap., 1416 v., from 97 to 30 v,; 2 Sam. Isto! and 18 v.; Josh. 10 chap. 12 and 13 y.; at St. John’s Catholic Church, 1th street above Chesnut street, Bishop Kenrick will lectu « The Divine Institution of the Primacy ;” it the Phenix street (Kensington) Universalist Church, the Rev. J. H. Gihon will ‘upon “ The Broad an: Narrow Way,” from Matthew vii. 13 14, in connection with Luke xii. 23 24; at the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Nativity, g tard Le near Twelfth J. Cooley wi treet, the Rey, W. lecture Phe Institution of Holy Matrimony ;” at the wt Lombard rome the Sey aes Segein of For street i q trash ‘roland, it vs q wi ns of the Home Mission a0. of the operatio: the Irish Presbyterian Church in the south and west of Ireland; at the new Market Strect ist Church, the Rev. Dr. will continue his lec. tures to young men; at the Fifth Preabyterian Church, (new school) the Rev. Mr. Graves will discourse upon * Heavenly Alliances, or the Married Truths of Revela. tion,” from Matthew XXI-6; at the South Baptist Chureh, under the charge of the Rev. FE, Covel, the ceremony of the jens reception of members will take place ; atthe Methodist Protestant Church, corney upon . Fourth fl *