The New York Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. cw York, Wednesday, December 20, An Aurst Wanten.—An active and enterprising man is wanted to act as agent forthe Herald, in Trenton, New | Jersey, where he @an, with a small capital, establish a! business which will prove Incrative Apply at this | Oftice : | xX Days Later.— |} She | News From Evror Sr The Hibernia is out fifteen days this noon. may, therefore, be expected every hour Anniversary of the New Eng) The anniversary of the landing of the will be celebrated in this city on Friday scale of unusual magnificence. This occasion has | been tor some years past gradually assuming a | much more important character than it had former- ly possessed. It now begins to be properly regarded as a fitting time for the united expression of the gra- titade, reverence, and patriotism of the descendants of all the early colonists of this great continent. No longer consecrated merely to the exhibition of sec- tional feeling, it awakens and calls forth the respon- es, not only of the posterity of the gallant bands | who landed on Plymouth Rock, but of those who boast, with equally justifiable pride, their descent trom the Huguenots of South Carolina—the first settlers of Manhattan—of Maryland—of Pennsyl- | vania. It is infact rapidly becoming a great na- | tional anniversary ; and in that light it is invested with a dignity and interest far transcending those which attached to it as the festival of a single sec tion of the Union. And why should it not be a national festival? Why should there not be mingled with the hymns | of gratitude to the pilgrims of New England, equally loud and fervent “acclaim” of praise and reverential respect for the memory and great deeds of the other bands of pilgrims who, impelled by the same causes, left their fatherland, braved the same perils of the deep, encountered the same hard- ships on a strange shore, and displayed the | same indomitable heroism in subduing all op- posing difficulties, and laying the foundations of | that vast empire of freedom, peace, and prosperity | which now extends from sea to sea? Here there is, indeed, a very wide, comprehensive and invit ing field for the orators and speakers on this occa- sion. And we doubt not that it will be entered on in the right spirit. Mr. Choate is a gentleman of liberal and cultivated mind—learned, eloquent, and deeply imbued with patriotic feeling. His ora- tion, which is to be delivered at the Tabernacle, will, we are confident, be a discourse worthy of the occasion and the author. If Mr. Choate were to take a broad and comprehensive review of the nature and operation of those principles, moral, po- litical and religious, which lay at the foundation of | the early colonization of this continent, and then follow them out, in all the subsequent growth and progress of this country, to its present high eleva- tion amongst the nations of the earth, he would present much profitable matter for reflection, in- struction and warning. He might also, with great propriety, refer to the recent remarkable movement to.counteract the evil influences engendered by the corrupt and iniquitous conduct of both the great or- ganized political parties, and show how far this is really a return to those great principles, by whose influence the civil and religious liberties of this @ountry were established. Mr, Webster is, it seems, to be one of the guests atthe dinner. If so, he will no doubt give utter- ance to his sentiments and feelings in such a man- ner asno one else can. For on such occasions and on such subjects, Daniel Webster is without a rival. Other great men will also be there, and the occasion will in fact be a sort of a great intellectual festival---a convention of the intelligence, talent, genius and patriotism of the whole country. It will be twenty years of lectures, speeches, orations, pa- triotism, eloquence, poetry, enthusiasm, condensed into one short evening, merely including the fleet- ing hours between half past seven o’clock and one in the morning. We mean to report the entire proceedings of this great festival as no other paper in the city or coun- try can. We invite and challenge competition. Let any of the miserable concerns that talk about our “ forged speeches” come out on this occasion and enter the lists with us. We defy them. They can’t doit. On as on a hundred similar occa- sions, will devolve the duty of transmitting to fu- ture generations the history of this great day of na- tional rejoicing. | A Society. pilgrims, ext, ona anne | Deatu or Jupce Tuomrson.—The demise of this | distinguished Judge took place on Monday evening | last at his residence at Poughkeepsie. He was for | many years the presiding Judge of the United States District Court. All the courts in session adjourned immediately on the melancholy event being an nounced, except the United States District Circuit Court, which being occupied with the trial of the pirate Babe, the presiding Judge did not feel it con- sistent with the ends of public justice to pay the usual tribute to the memory of his distinguished | associate | Apvice Gratis.—Don’t let the gallant new party quarrel about the Rev. David Hale. Let there be a great meeting held on Thursday night, and let oil and wine be poured into the wounds of the | Ole Bull's Farewell Concert. ‘The closing scene of the great artist’s sojourn in our city may be eompared to a magnificent tableau, embracing in itself the whole series of his triumphs. That vast assemblage, comprising the intellect, ta- lent, wealth, fashion, beauty, and soul of a whole community—thrilled, excited, hushed, animated at the will of a single individual, presented a specta- cle never to be forgotten. We do not believe that ever, on any former occasion in this city, has there been such an universal, spontaneous, enthusiastic homage rendered to any artist, as was last night of- fered to Ole Bull—Tagliogni, Mrs. Wood, Celeste, sler, all excited “wondrous sensation, but no- thing—nothing equal to Ole Bull.” With those ma- gic tones still eehoing in the ear—still crowding the chambers of the spirit with images of disturb- ing grandeur, and all those’ thronging associations, which this magician creates and awakens at his pleasure, it is no easy task, indeed, to attempt any description of the occasion, when for a season he bade farewell to the scene of his splendid tri- umphs. It seems excessively dull and commonplace to say, that long before eight o’clock the Tabernacle was crowded inevery part—that the array of fe- male loveliness and elegance and fashion was most imposing—that the enthusiasm was unbound- ed when Ole Bull made his appearance—and yet how can any adequate idea of the scene be convey- ed? One thing was particularly remarked on this occasion. During and after the performances, there was not that loud, noisy, tumultuous bursting forth of the approbation and delightof the excited audi- ence which accompanied his reception at the Park. But in the hushed and almost painful silence—in the unuttered but so visibly written evidences which every where met the eye, proclaiming his mastery over the feelings of the multitade—there was far more intelligible and flattering demonstra- tion of the potency of the artist’s skill—and Ole Bull himself seemed more solemnlike and sad than on fermer occasions—there was a sub- dued and subduing tenderness and pathos in his whole bearing and air, which alone would have opened the way to many a heart, and excited that feeling for the man which the artist cannot always---far from it-~call forth and retain. And in this Ole Bull is exceedingly fortunate, and stands almost alone. Wallace was greeted, as he well deserved, with much enthusiasm. Modest, retiring, dignified withal, the fire of genius in his eye, and lighting up his handsome features, his right to brotherhood with the great artist, none, we are sure, in that vast assemblage could for a moment have disputed. His Introductione and Grande Vartatione di Bravu- ra for the piano, onthe favorite theme ‘ La Cra- covienne,” was executed with surpassing skill and effect. It elicited quite a storm of applause. Wal- lace. has a bright day before him. Always well re- ceived here, he will now be more esteemed than ever. The musical taste of the city has, within the last fifty days, advanced a fall half eentury. Much amusement was created when Mr. Timm called out the names of the favorite melodies de- posited in the urn. Amongst them were, ‘Old Dan Tucker,” ‘The Devil among the Tailors,” “Dance, Boatman; Dance,” “Still so gently o’er me stealing,” ‘Oft in the stilly night,” “The Ex- ile of Erin,” ‘Hail, Columbia,” and numerous airs from popular operas. Ole Bull seemed to en- Joy this part of the business exceedingly, joining heartily in the laugh which some of the announce- ments, as may readily be ‘supposed, created. “Home, sweet Home,” and ‘Yankee Doodle,” however, were decidedly the favorites of the majority, for they had been designated seven or eight times; and accordingly Ole Bull concluded the concert by executing a Grand Fan- tasia on these themes. It was listened to with breathless silence, and indeed we suppose he could have kept the audience there, every one, till this moment, had he continued to play. But he ceased—bowed repeatedly in his own fascinating way, and retired, evidently almost overpowered with excitement. There was a Jong, loud burst of applause—the audience slowly and reluctantly left the building—and the scene of so much enthusi- asm, and pleasure, and triumph, became numbered with the things that were—but of those also that never are forgotten. New York Farmer’s Crare.—This self-compla- cent body mustdo something more than talk twad- dle at their fortnightly meetings in the American Institute, otherwise they might as well disband and separate into their original simple elements. At present there is no slight danger of their becoming a greater bore than the Thames Tunnel One word to the wise ought to be enough ; let them therefore do something to exhibit their utility to the citizens of this practical matter of fact country. Yesterday they met again, Mr. Clarke in the chair, when some communications upon potatoe planting, agri- culture, machinery, Egyptian corn, adulterated milk, guano manure and other matters were read, discussed and referred to committees. The culti- vation. of silk also engaged attention; the com- mittee to whom the subject had been previously re- ferred was requested to petition Congress to adopt some better means than those at present in use for the preservation of timber used in ship building. Diseased potatoes—of which there are plenty at wounded. Let the old parties quarrel—not the | young ones. Far Bustess—Hofiman—Greyslaer Hoftman— | delivered a lecture last night at Clinton Hall, be- | fore the clerks, on the character of an early emi- | grant to New York. Would it not have been as true to common sense to have given a lecture on cash and the counting house ? this season—also came under notice,and several in- genious theories were advanced to account for the fact of their being superior to the European vege- table. The other topies were of alike character— the only useful piece of business that was done be- ing the appointment of a committee to ascertain whether guano cannot be procured from the reefs of Florida as well as from the coasts of South Ame- rica. Be a little more practical, and less specula- (@- Brsuor Hueues’ lecture on the history of Europe, isasort of reply to the speeches of the | American Republicans, at their several meetings in | the wards. Wasuineton Post Orrice.—We have not re- ceived a line from our reporter in the House of Re- presentatives for several days—and we know his reports are properly mailed. How is this? Resurrecrionor THe Catnoun Party.—Itis said Unat the Calhoun party have again shown symptoms ( of revival, not for the Baltimore Convention—but | in detail, in every State of the Union. Are they going to run separate tickets in the States ? Avrray in Watt Srreet.—An affray took place in Wallstreet on Monday between two brokers— they differed about differences. One of them kuocked three of his antagonist’s teeth out, an settled his stock account by opening one with the dentist > What could have been said of Nat P. Wil- | lis that made him sue for libel?’ We don’t believe . word of it. Look at Willis in Broadway—who would take him for Fenimore Cooper? | American Minstretsy.—Delaree, the original | poet of the American party, has published his first { livraison of songs. They are quite curious. | ‘Tue Finst or rae Lavinia Pirates Convicren. | The first of these criminals just tried inthe U.S Court, has been convicted. The trial is completed | in this day’s paper. ide will receive his sentence | in a few days, and most likely it will be the sen- | tence of death. | Spienvip Pasntines.—There is now a free exhi- bition, day and evening, in the granite building, | corner of Chambers street and Broadway, of a | splendid collec.ion of more than two hundred mo- | dern European oil paintings. These pictures were | brought to this country by an American gentleman, | and embrace a variety of beautiful subjects ; but are especially rich in fine landscape scenery. As a whole, we consider them the most elegant and tive, gentlemen of the Farmer’s Club; and then you will have the prospect before you of becoming some day or other a useful society. Five Days Later rrom Mextco.—We return thanks to Captain Marschalk, of the Ann Louisa, for late Mexican papers. She sailed from Vera Cruz twenty days ago, and arrived off the Hook night before last. ‘There was no news of importance in Mexico.— There was a good deal of excitement in Vera Cruz, however, in consequence of the expected ar- rival of a large English hostile fleet. It was thought that this fleet would arrive in January. It isto be remembered that the whole English North Ameri- can squadron, under Sir Charles Adam, lately left Halifax for that quarter. The Ann Louisa did not bring the secoud instal- ment of the indemnity. It will come in the Ana- huac. We believe the sum is two hundred thou- sand dollars. Latest rrom Canapa.—We have received ad- vices from Kingston to the 13th inst. inclusive. It appears that a provisional council, not a ministry, has been appointed, to be composed of Messrs. Daly, Draper, Viger, and one or two other gentlemen unconnected with polities. This is to last till a more permanent arrangement can be made. The Lafontain ministry is at an end, the go- vernment papers having passed from their hands. There has been more outbreaks among the labor- ers on the Welland Canal. Inrivenza.—This; sickness, called the Grippe, and a dozen other names, is prevailing every where. It is in this city; inSalem, Mass. ; Wash- ington City ; in Newark, &e. Navicarion.—The navigation of the Connecti- cut is closed, and the Passaic has discontinued her trips from this city to Newark. Mrs. Hunv takes a benefit to-night at the Park Theatre. Her bill is an excellent one, and among the attractions General Tom Thumb has generous- ly volunteered to give an imitation of Napoleon desirable pietures ever offered for sale in this city. | Bonaparte in exile—a song, a sailor's Hornpipe, For Christmas and New Year's presents we cannot | and a series of $ conceive of anything more chaste and beautiful. Navat.—The U, 8. ships Constellation and Cy- are, wereat Oahu when the Sabina sailed atues a la Ravel. 6G The Hon. Mr. Catron, Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States, and his accomplished ‘Tue Great Meerine at Tur Mercnants’ Ex- cuance.—The meeting of merchants and others, called to expose the gangs of mercantile swindlers that have for some time past infested our city, it will be remembered, will be held this atternoon, atColyer’s Saloon, inthe Exchange, at haif past three o’clock. No assemblage ever in New York will present more curious, strange and as- tounding developments. The whole mercantile community are interested in this proceeding, and every man of business should either attend himself or send his clerks, in order that they may receive the useful and interesting knowledge that will there be exhibited. All who have been swindled by the firms of these pretended merchants will be present, with the bills of articles obtained, and relate the peculiarity of the transaction. Meeting or THE Mempers or THE Bar.—A meeting of the Bar is requested this morning (Wed- nesday) at 10 o’clock, in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall, to adopt suitable measures to manifest their respect for the memery of the late Mr. Justice Thompson, of the Supreme Court of the United States. Swinpuinc Mysterms or New York—Pocker Book Drorrers anv THER Pracrices.—Talk of the “Mysteries of Paris” or the secret practices of rogues and knaves that infest that capital! This citycan exhibit more real, rank, shrewd rascality, and ingenuity in its performance, than any other on the face of the globe, as the daily calendar of crime will satisfy all who have doubts on this sub- ject. Last week we presented our readers with sketches of the practices of the swindlers that prey upon our commercial community—the “mock auctioneers” and “ Peter Funks,” who infest our public thoroughfares to rob the stranger, and the “watch stuffers” and their “ pals,” who are ever ready to pounce upon a green horn. We will now give asketch of that gang of rogues technically known as“ pockec book droppers.” These knaves generally are boys, and hunt for prey in couples, as almost all knaves do, and they evince great tact and skill in their mode of operations. A new pocket wallet is obtained, and filled with large and small notes of the fraudulent issues of the “ Tenth Ward” and “Globe” banks, or similar institutions, and thus prepared, the droppers sally forth. hey usually select a thoroughfare leading from one of the steamboat landings, andjwith eyes like hawks, watch for the first view of a countryman who may approach. As soon as discovered, ene of the ‘‘drop- pers” follows close behind his victim, and when opportunity offers, dexterousty drops the pocket book near his feet, and as dexterously seizes it, as though found at that instant upon the pavement. The attention of the stranger is excited, as the boy endeavors to conceal the wallet, who partially opens it, so as to expose the bills to view, thus exciting the curiosity and cupidity of his victim at the same moment. Almost instantly the follow- ing, or a similar conversation between the parties ensues :— Drorrer.—l’ve found a pocket book ; have you lost one ? 3 z ik fag StrancEr.---(Doubtingly, and feeling of his ckets)—Yes---no ; why, have you found one ? Tere see it. ¥ : s Drorrrr.---O, no ; it’s mine ; I’ve found it, and I won't give it up without a reward. _ ‘ Srrancer—Let’s see it, perhaps it’s mine—has it any money in it ?—let’s look. Drorrer—Yes—it’s full of money—large bank notes, and I can get a good reward if I advertise it. Sreancer—(Actuated sometimes by the honest and proper motive of advertising it and returning it to the owner—at others by motives of cupidity, in- tending to get possession and keep it)—Come here boy—it’s not mine, I don’t think, but let’s see it. Drorrer—No you don’t—if it’s your’s you can tell how much money is in it—(the boy here care- fully opens the wallet and slyly exposes the facé and value of some of the large bills.) | Srrancer—(Actuated from motives before na- med, and anxious te pot chereaian, of the treasure.) No, it’s not mine—but I'll take it and advertise for the owner and give yon something for your trou- ble, which he can pay me back—give it to me and T’ll give you five dollars. i Drerrer—That ain’t enough—it’s full of money, and he'll Pay rte all you give me—give me twenty dollars and T’fl give it up. Srrancer—(f he has the means, fearing the prize will slip his fingers)—Weell, here’s the money, as the man must pay me before he gets it back. The “dropper” receives the money tendered and delivers the wallet, which the stranger will imme- diately place in his pocket for examination at the first convenient place of privacy. The ‘‘ dropper” makes himself scarce in an instant, and the stran- ger moves off at a rapid pace, musing as he goes, with his good luck---intended advertisement---re- ward---thanks~-honesty, &c., until his eyes and senses are astounded with the fact that the notes are all worthless---that he has been duped, cheated, swindled in the public street by a mere boy, and all his prospects of reward and exhibitions of ho- nesty thas blasted, and he left minus the round sum of twenty dollars, with a common pocket wal- let worth twenty cents, as the proceeds of his act of disinterested benevolence. This man, if his in- tentions were honest, will almost swear with Paul Pry, never to do another good natured act ; and if a pocket wallet should ever again be placed in his track, either by actual loss or otherwise, he will think twice and turn around four times before dar- ing to trust himself with the reality of the scene before him. Should he be so lucky as to accost the rogue who has duped him, and secure his arrest, it is rare that conviction follows, as there is no law that go- verns the case completely, and the usual punish- ment of these rogues is commitment to Blackwell’s Island as vagrants by the Police Magistrates, be- fore whom they may be arraigned for examination. From tar Nortu.—The steamer Eureka, Capt. Fitch, arrived last night with Albany papers of Monday evening. These came by the Housatonic Railroad to Bridgeport. All the news we find is that the Supreme Court adjourned on Saturday in consequence of the sickness of Judge Bronson. Furtuer Particutars or tuk Pomgroy Bos- pery.—We have the following additional facts connected with this affair :— From Albany Argus, Dec. 18.] No clue had been obtained atthe last dates from New York,as to the whereabouts of the missing trunk. Conjec- ture was rife as to the robbery, but it was little more than conjecture. Copp was present when the trunk was pack- ed. ' He knew its great value. He probably had never had charge of one so valuable. And yet from the moment he received it in charge, until he started on his return pas, sage in the Housatonic train, he seem ve care about it,or care whether it reached its destination, than if it had been a worthless vi filled with cast-off rags. It instated, indeed, that he declined to place it in the care of the Captain ‘of the boat, whilst he carefully handed over for sufe-keeping a carpet’ bag with valueless contents, We understand that the slip where the boat lands in the city of New York has been scraped, The trunk may have been thrown overboard there, or before the boat reached the city, after the money had been taken out; or it may have been tacen ashere on the arrival of the boat. Either course was easy enough, so far as it was the object of any care by the person to whom it had been committed. ‘The Troy papers state that the amount of mony sent from thatcity by Copp on, ‘Tuesday has been overstimated—the sum not exceeding $3,000. The lady, are staying at the Astor House amount of drafts is not stated. It is also small, probably ‘The cash stolen, as far as ascertained, amounts to about [From Albany Advertiver, Dec. 18.) It has been suggested that in the ‘event of the robbery having been committed by Mr. Copp, but which, notwith- Handing all the suspicious circumstances attending it, is not certain, might not the packages have been removed from the trunk and Brought north from New York, by Copp or some one else, and ere this be in Canada, towards which point we understand pursuit has not been directed. Literary Notices. Tur Opp Feviows’ Orrerinc.—A very hand- some annual. Published by Loomis, at the office of the Rainbow. ¥ Tue Times—A Satire.—Puerile and trashy. Published by Edward Clayton, 9 Thames street. History or ALi Curistian Secrs.—By Dr. Evans. This useful work has just been issued by Burgess & Stringer, in a cheap form. Tue CompLere, Conrecrioner.—The title ex- Jains the nature of thisexcellent work. Published by Lee & Blanchard. Lapies’ Nationat. Macazine.—A good number. Published by Graham & Christy, 2 Astor House. Lapres’ Comrant Letter press good—engrav- ings wretched. Conv pian Magazine—We have already express- ed our high approbation of this admirable work. Published by Post, 8 Astor House. Axaio-American.—One of the very best of the weeklies. Gopry’s er Boor.—The seater 8 to- lerably good—the poetry very pretty,and the stories well written. Published by Graham ée Christy, 2 Aster House. ; New Mosic.—Millet has just dogger in very handsome style the overture to the favorite opera “La fille du Regiment ;” also the waltzes from the same opera ; and the quadrilles in the ras ‘* e Domino Noir” and “Les Diamans de la Couronne. Loss or Lirg.—There were two arrivals from Montevideo and Buenos Ayres last night—the Ma- son Barney, Capt. Scott, and: Brighton, Captain Chickering. We are indebted to them, and to Mr. Francis Leland, a passenger in the Brighton, for the Bueaos Ayres Packet, the Montevideo Britannia, El Nacional, El Constitucional, and half a dozen other papers, tothe latest date—17th of October. — The war continued, but had become a sort of pastime, Wars and revelutions in South America are very much like the game of Shuttlecock, as it is played inthis country by. two young Women. Aviolent 8. E. gale took place inthe River Plate between the 8th and 10th Oct. At Buenos Ayres many vessels were driven on shore, among them are the ship Brutus, Adams, of New York. It was expected that she would be a total loss. The schooner Jersey, also of this city, was wrecked, and bng Areturus, of Boston. Neither she nor the Jersey will be got off. The Buenos Ayres schooner-of-war Palmar, went down at her anchors. Her officers and crew, numbering more than fifty souls, were all lest. In regard to the Herald, before mentioned, it ap- pears that she was formerly of Baltimore, but had been condemned and sold at Montevideo in March, 1842. She had a certificate that she had been sold atgauction at Montevideo by a native of that place, and purchased by 8. E. Burrows of this city. This certificate was granted by the U. S. Consul at Montevideo, but she had no bill of sale, crew list, register, or shipping articles, and the U. 8. Consul at Buenos Ayres had declined considering the Herald as entitled to sail under the flag of the United States. I Bio de ‘Janeiro. (Correspondence of the Herald.) U. S. Sup Joun Apams, Rio pe Jango, Nov. 7, 1843. Navul Movements—Speed of the John Adams—Ac- tive Service. Your very useful paper we have just received by the Bombay. We find in it the only news. I have been making upacalculation of this ship’s run since we left Boston, and the whole number of milesis 23,191. We have been out from Boston 608 days, and have spent out of this time 247 days at sea, "leaving 361 Sa aie we have been in port. We have visited Rio five times, Cape Town twice, St. Augustin Bay (Madagascar) once, Mo- zambique once, Montevideo three times, and Bue- nos Ayres twice. I send you this account that you may see whether we have been kept actively cruiz- ingornot. We have sailed in company with the line ship Delaware, Potomac frigate, Concord sloop-of-war, and Decatur, and found that, not one of them could hold a candle to us in sailing, and what is more, we never have met a ship yet that could sail by us, and only one in exercising, and that was the Decatur. Baltimore. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Bautimore, Dec. 18, 1843. Doings in Baltimore—Marriage of the Hon. Carroll Spence with the grand daughter of Charles Car- roll of Carrollton—Splendid Wedding—Supper— Guests—Horn, the Murderer—Robert W. Weir, the Painter—Rev. Mr. Stockton. A few evenings since, as I was sitting in my of- fice with my legs carelessly crossed and elevated over a comfortable coal fire, my body at right angles with my legs, and delightfully reclining in a rocking chair, ruminating in my mind upon the fact that by far the greater portion of my time for the last six months will go to the account of profit and loss, a knock, an ominous knock, shook my office door. Ah, thought J, rubbing my hands, there’s a case—I’ll be able now to pay tor my pan- taloons. “Come in,” said I, with the dignity of voice and manner which J intend to assume when in possession of a certain office on which I have my eye; “Come in,” and in popped a head, dark, dingy and venerable, and after the head a note. Oh, misery, thought 1, a dun—the tailor has again sent his bili—but, no, the “‘dark-eyed one” turned up the whites of his shiners, and ‘‘Nuf sed, massa, white satin riband.” Ha, ha, ha, well done, tailors don’t send their bills tied round with satin riband, and with such a knot—they do not. The note ran thus: ‘‘The compliments of Mr. and Mys. C. to (oh, no, Pll never mention him,) and would be happy to see him on Tuesday evening next, Dec. 12h, at 8} o'clock.” At the time and place ap- pointedjwere we in a crowd which, for beauty and intelligence, has perhaps never been excelled in the city of Baltimore. ‘ It was indeed a most magnificent display, com- ising the beauty of the city, and that beauty ren- lered still more attractive by surrounding objects, and the anxious expectation of the company to see the bride and groom enter. In an magnificent- ly furnished, the walls hung with works of the old masters, chandeliers suspended from the ceiling, brackets and other ornaments of the most beautiful form and workmanship,arranged around the rooms, large and costly murrors reflecting the splendor of the apartments, were gathered together of Balti: more “The young, the gay, the beautiful.” All was gaiety, all life and activity. The rich jewels of Madam Buonaparte (and which, by the way, are said to be the most valuable in the country), glittered magnificently as she moved. She is un- questionably the most beautiful woman of her nae, in Baltimore, and is battling with time, inch by inch,with an energy exhibited only by one of the fair sex when they possess an object which they deem worthy the use of their powers. There too among the great ones of the land were to be seen Mr. Richard Caton and his lady, who is the daughter of the late Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and the mother of the Hon, Lady Wellesley, &c._ Rumor says it is the intention of the Caton family to dis- pose of their landed, property in this country and their remaining days in Europe. Jerome jonaparte, who bears a striking resemblance to his uncle, was also of the company, with a host of others, among whom we either recognised or were introduced to Mr. Richardson, (of duel memory,) Judges Brice andjMagruder, Mr. Steele,Mr. Clover, an artist from your city, and other gentlemen, more or less distinguished. The ladies, as Maffit says, “they, dear creatures, must not be forgotten;” and. like Maffitt we fear if we should attempt a description we would fail to do thes justice, us ine coe we will say they were al eats ange! pon honor. ‘At about 9 o'clock, the company had all assem- bled and anxiously awaited the consummation— when the doors of the adjoining parlor were thrown open and four groomsmen appropriately arrayed, each accompanied by a bridesmaid, entered, fol- lowed by the couple who are now man and wite.— Never have we seen two persons, judging from ap- earance, better calculated to make each other appy. Neverjhave we beheld a ceremony of like nature, conducted with more propriety. While the venerable Dr. Wyatt wasperferming the ceremony not a voice was heard—all was still—still as the hour of death, and in that stillness we heard the compact sealed—‘‘Carroll and Rebecca I pronounce thee manand pate hi 1M +d y eyes, what ‘a change! (eats, ridges, fowls of al Kinda-—-oysters: champ te rend other wines, jellies, custards, creams, cakes, &c. Xe. W&c.; infact, in the way of dainties, all that the eye could see—mind conceive, orstomach crave. 4 it they went, pell-mell—helter-skelter—eyes open —mouths open—throatsswelled—stomachs empty “A little of that cream if you please—and a little of that blanc mange if you please, and T’ll thank you for a glass of wine (one lady thanked me for six,) or a few oysters, or a little terrapin.” And so on— and so on,until “My dear sir,I’ll thank ‘ou for your arm.” Well,so goes the world “Allez douc” as An- astasia Pipalet would have had it. And that Judge. too, whose kind, amiable face is but an index o| his heart—we heard him a few days since, with tears in his eyes, admonish a criminal whom he had sentenced to be hung, in language warm and pa- thetic, toprepare to meet his God. He, too, is of the assem! lage, that did eat,drink, and be merry The miserable wretch Horn, is chained in prison, waiting the approach of the 17th of uary, with as much composure as if he were an ii nocent man. Robt. W. Weir has just arrived with, and is now exhibiting, his painting of the Embarkation of the Pilgrims, in the rotunda of the Exchange. In matters of religion, the Rev. Mr. Stockton, a Methodist clergyman of Philadelphia, is the cleri- cal lion in Baltimore at present. He man of extraordinary power, and has been the cause of many conversions; among which was that of the brother of one of our most nies ed members of Congress from this State. He had been for many years a scoffer—one of the strongest op- ponents of religion. ARIEL. Proressor Pumnr.—This celebrated artist, who has long been regarded as the “ Daguerre of Ame- rica,” and whose colored phot is have recent- y been pronounced by the American Franklin nstitutes the best ever exhibited, has just made « still further improvement in his portraits, and, in- id of raising his price, hi tually reduced it 1 thet of the mene ordinary Dunglers in the nr. We ad all admirers of the ne of photo- graphy, to visit Professor P.’s gallery. § ‘two o'clock, as John Connell, of 171 street, was Uiseaeey Sasser stnent, near Cherry, he was suddenly asa by. some person who came up behind him and telpped, him’ down upon the pavement. A ruffian came to the aid of the first, and they held him down by force uatil his pockets were searched, and all the cl and other valuables taken t! es then fled, when he cried aloud for the watch, he aibens ‘one of ‘the rascals, who gave the name of | James Cassidy, ostler, of 14 Cherry street. His associate ‘escaped. Avxornex “Tovucn Casx.”—Notwithstanding that the two Hoags have been convicted of “touching” a country- man of lage sum of money, yet the offence appears be on the increase. Yesterday a sailor, named George Freeman, belonging: to the ship Duke de Orleans, Spelt at the lower police for the arrest of a woman nam jan- nah Miller, who had robbed him of $10 50, on the eve- ning previous, while he was inher company at a house of illfame. After he had undressed himself, she seized his pants, and, with the aid of another woman, they abstract- ed the money, and left the sailor minus the amount. The Poi aa ‘was arrested yesterday, but her partner has escaped, Street Rossery.—Yesterday morning, a fellow seized the show case, standing in front of the store of Mr. Benja- min Waterbury, 189 Broadway, which contained clothin; valued at $100, and was about to carry offthe article an contents, when he was caught and committed. He gave the name of Reuben Swift. Coroner’s Office.Tuesday, Dec. 19.—Srnancr Drronarry.—The Coroner was called yesterday to hold an inquest on the body of a child that had lived about three hours, which had been born without any eyes, nose orears. The mouth was in the centre of the face, and well proportioned. ‘This strange deformity created con- siderable interest among the medical faculty, and the Coroner very liberally granted it to the use of one of our medical institutions for examination. Founp Daowsxp.—The body of an unknown woman, about 35 years of age, was found in the river at Hoboken, on Monday evening, dressed in_a dark calico frock, light calico apron, black bonnet, and calf skin shoes. A coro- ner’s inane was held on the body, and a verdict render ed of accidental cornea Further information may foghua Benson, coroner at Ho- be obtained by calling on boken. General Sessions. Before RecorderfTallmadge,and Aldermen Waterman and wsON. Tvrspay, Dec. 19—At the opentag ct the Court, A.L. Jonvan, Esq, rose and addressed the Court as follows:— Irise to announce the melancholy intelligence of the death of the Hon. Smith Thompson, one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, who died at his residence in the county of Duchess, eneeaiay: at five o'clock in the afternoon. ‘The distinguished abili- ty, learning and integrity of the deceased as a Jt his high standing as a citizen, and his estimable qualities as aman, render his death a public and private» calamity of unnsual occurrence. As a token of respect for his pri- vate and public virtues, I move that this court do now urn. ¢ Reconpen replied that the feelings of it en- tertained by this court for the virtues of deceased, prompted them to accede to the views of the gentleman who had addressed the court, and they therefore ordered an adjournment of the court uatil 11 o’clock on Wednes- day morning. Amusements. Broapway Circus—at Ninro’s.—Among the various places of amusement last night, none shone with more magnificent splendor than the reg 4 and classic display of equestrian art at Niblo’s. The ‘Sprite of the Silver Shower” is unquestionably the richest and most attractive illustration of the diversificd attainments of Mr. North. There is a classic chasteness in this gen- tleman’s performances which throws a romantic sorcery into those scenes of bewitching enchantment, that must be seen and carefully watched, while his equestrian acts exhibit a uniformity of grace and el ce, natural, and tunalloyed by. the artifiees of affected supremacy. The whole ’plan of these entertainments are moral, instructive and amusing—and richer feats are still in prospective. Cuaraam Tuearre.---We cannot too heartily commend the PereaT SENG, energy and enterprize of the menarer ofthis house. During his brief reign, he has completely renovated the whole esfablishmant, and placed it on the high road of certain favor and success. By the last arrival from Europe, proof sheets of a new drama, from the pen of Sterling, called “ The Bohemians.” was received. It is lete with interest of orery. variety, re- presenting scenes in both high and low life in the French capital, and has in and London created the deepest sensation, and still continues as the reigning feature there. The drama being placed in the market, was secured by Mr. Deverna, and for the first time to-night it will e the American stage. Another great feature in to-night’s bill will be the trial dance between Master Diamond and another new aspirant in the same line—Master Champion, who will compete for the $500 prize. The jperformance will conclude with the farce of Bumpology,in which Bar- ney Williams will perform the principal character. The house will, as on last night, bea perfect jam. Granp Famu.y Hottpay at THe American Mu- SEUM lendid entertainment at 3 o’clock, after- noon, at which time Miss Gannon appears in a celebra- ted comic melange, in which she sustains six different characters, to the perfect delight of her andiences, Gen. Tom Thumb may be seen at all hours, day and evening His eng ent at the Park to-night wall in no way in- terfere with his exhibition at the Museum. The Gipsies, the Queen, &c areto be seen at all times. There will be a grand rush of the little ones this afternoon, to see Miss Gannon for the last time, as this is the last performances she gives in the day time. Senator Nines, or Connecticut.—The Hart- ford Times says—‘ During the past two months Mr. Niles’ health has been gradually improving, but we have declined making any announcement of the fact, pre ferring to wait till his physician could speak without doubtet -his rencvary.. ts physiblen has sald ted- ly of late,that his recovery is no longer doubtful. Of course he is subject to a relapse, as all convalescing pa- tients are, but there is no serious ground of alarm on this point. We have recently seen a handsome written letter from Judge Niles’ own hand. Still it may not be consi- dered prudent for him to take his seat for several weeks. Postmaster Arrestep.—The Memphis, Tenn., Eagle, announces the arrest in that city, on the 4th inst. ofa Mr. Allen, Postmaster, at Clinton, Alabama, charged with robbing letters through his office. Tue Sucootmaster Abroap.—The following is copied verbatim et literatim from a written notice on a house in Charlton street:— To Let—A room and Bead Room on the 3th flowar Apley at the second doar stare. Here is an excellent show for intellectual so- ciety. —_—_ Qg- LAST LECTURE AT RUTGERS’ INSTITUTE, this evening, at 7} o'clock, by Professor Bronson, inter: spersed with recitations, among which is the Maniac, and singing by Mr. Nash and others. Admittance 25 ts, cent THE TWO WHITE NEGRO CHILDREN RE* oi auPealew Mturcum through the week, notwith- standing the efforts made to remove them. They will be visited by hundreds of the curious, Miss Adair, Cerito, Mr. Lull, &c., continue to give magnificent perform: ances to the most delighted audiences. FUN—FUN—FUN.—Prepare to laugh !—Mottoes —Mottoes—Mottoes—New verses, written expressly for H.N. Wild, by Dow, Jr. Sold only at 451 Broadway, near Grand street. N. B. Also assorted candies, only 16 cents a pound. 4 BEWARE OF IMPOSITION.—Dr. Sherman's Poor ut Plaster has already obtained such celebrity for the cures which it has ed, that the demand has become very great. Thishas induced many unprincipled persons to plam off upon customers a base imitation. ‘Phe spurious article is known by its effects. It is good for nothing, ul- though the imitators style it, “improved and original.” Let sufferers beware, a8 it is now almost impossible to et the Val plaster except at Dr. Sherman’s ware- jouse, 106 Nassau street. Look out for Dr. Sherman’s fac simile on the back of the plaster—none others are genuine. Dr, Sherman’s agents are 227 Hudson, 188 Bowery, 77 East Broadway, and 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. DR. TAYLOR’S BALSAM OF LIVERWORT, 370 Bowery, at a reduced price.—Evidence is daily afford- ed of the great cures performed: by this medicine. ‘The following is an extract from a letter received a short time since from Lafayette, Indiana :— “Dear Sir—For more than fifteen years I have been afflie- tedwith an affection of the liver,which at times has caused me much suffering and distress, particularly while under the influence of what is ueeally rmed cold, has the pai in my breast been particularly distressing. Lastwinter and sort I became at the symptoms in my case.— e distress in my breast was great, and to be per- manently seated. Fora considerable time, alth Pre sorted to my ustial remedies, I experienced no relief, but felt myself growing worse. ‘Having some knowledge of Dr Taylor's Balsam of Liverwort, [ rchased i pu le had used it three days the time the contents of in in my breast had entire- |, and there has been no return of itsince. ,. JOHN B. LEMAAS, Editor of the Ti Journal, Inda. This Balsam is a specifie for coughs, colds, consump. tion, livercomplaint, and all diseases of the chest and lungs. Eor genuine, only as above, and by G. J. Leeds, 128 Maiden lane. } 0G PETERS’ COUGH LOZENGES—. Disease ma: approach: but it vac niet el roy, ‘Thongh it comes with a rav oo There’s a healing that fills the most sickly with joy, *Tis the Lozenges of barn at Aare ’ Read afflicted with a cough or cold that is ra- idlyapproaching towaris consumption? remember that it Fenotonty. , but probable that yon will be cured.if ‘ou try re Peters’ famous Lozenges that have cured ousands from c , colds, and asthmas. These Lo- zenges, 80 jant to the taste, are formed from the most valuable remedies in the world to cure all diseases of the lungs and complaints of a similar nature. It should be re- membered that to cure disease we should guard against it. If you should have acold, try Peters’ Cough Lozenges at once, and never fear a continuance of col Depot 135 Fulton street. {(G@- ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS shall be forfeited b: Comstock & Co., 21 Courtlandt street, 10 some charitable institution, provided Connel’s Salve will not stop the pain of any burn, and save life if the vitals are not destroyed, provided itis applied in presence of the proprietors, and the whole city may witness it. They come out with carhestness, because they have some human feelings, and are determined this thing shall be tested and known. Who will test the case?) Who will lay down his head in peace if he neglects it, and thereby loses the life of one that is near and dear, because he has not this specific Salve’at home ? To be had at 2 North Fifth street, Philadelphia, and 62 Cornhill, Boston. EAST INDIA HAIR DYE colors the hair any ‘and commenced using it. Before 1 felt sensibly relieved, and by oe eet bottle were used, the vy ‘ours, BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. See Washington. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasurmeton, Dec. 18, 1843. Mr. Bennerr ;— Dear Sir: ‘There appears to be no disposition in Congress to transact any business at present. There is no pro- bability that any thing of importance will be done before the holidays; and some of the leading members* have expressed the opinion that the whole session will be chiefly occupied in shaping events for the next Presidency. The Senate may be expected to veto all democratic measures from the House ; the House may be expected to veto all whig measures from the Senate ; and the Pre- sident may be expected to veto both, unless the measures are clear'y in his mind for the benefit of neither party, but*for the good of the country. You will see by the report of proceedings to-day, that Mr. Rhett of South Carolina, a lead.ng Cal- houn man, has introduced the tariff question into the House. It isintended, doubtless, as a feeler— a test question. Some look uponit as an Srp of discord among the Van Buren men. The Whigs are of course glad. It is thought a_ majority of the House is in favor of a tariff—but it is useless to spe- culate. The subject will very likely be debated till Christmas—or even till the Baltimore Conven- tion. The Oregon question excites much interest here. Tt is but a month or two since the President des- patched a letter of instruction to Mr, Everntt, ac- companied with proofs that the territory belonged to the United States. Should England admit this right of perty, the question, will of course be settled, and pos- ro} Feation at once be taken. If she does not, then there is uisitions reason to believe that, in accordance with the poe Feet cr inasigen Senge oe England very sary six montl®’ notice prior to taking pane 6 torsiney, Ishall probably have more ite information to give you in a day or two. In the meantime, lent is doubtless ready to give Congress a copy the of the ‘letter of instructions” whenever they may choose to ask for it. It is rumored—I know not the truth —that the President has appointed Matthew St. Clair Clarke (6th) Auditor Genel of the. Post Office ‘Department; also Alexander Dallas Bache, L. L. D. in the place of Mr. Hassler, de- ceased. ‘The influenza prevails here to such an{extent as to be an epidemic. Multitudes are taken down with it. ‘The Italian company are at this present writing perform. ing the opera of Normaat the National to a very full and fathionable audience. I shall endeavor to give you some further account oftheir performance. | believe you know their leader, Signor Martini. ‘The weather is very mild for the season. Niles’ health is very greatl; P. §, Senator very iy and it is confidently expected that he will shortly to resume his seat in the Senate. ‘Wash! [Correspondence of the Herald.] Wasuincton, Dec. 18, 1843. Gross Deceptions onthe President—The Cabinct only Conspirators—A Great Crisis. After an uneasy journey of twenty-four hours, I arrived at Brown’s Hotel, which place I shall make my residence during my stay here. It would amuse you if you could see the number of specu- lating politicians at present figuring at this place, and to be aquiet observer of their operations. The political gladiators, both great and small, seem to have entirely forgotten, for the time, that there is such a person has John Tyler in existence, and have also lost sight of the fact that there is such an office as President of the United States. The Pre- sident quietly smokes his pipe, winks to himself, and says nothing. _ By and by the intestine shocks of cliques and parties will subside. The plans will be all laid out, the cannon planted, and the squa- drons set, and every thing ready for a clear field and no interference. But all of a sudden, an when least looked for, the dermant power which they at present in their blindness do not heed, will arouse and throw a barrier between them and their ends, of which they little dream. < It is the common opinion of all reflecting men here—as we known it is in our own State—that John Tyler has been shamefully dealt with by both 5S. B. ved, able parties. Those for whom, and whose pretended principles he made a high minded and generous sacrifice, have treated him with an ingratitude as enormous as his integrity and patriotism are great. His former partizans whose victorious legions he. left from pure devotion to an elevated principle of right, instead of respecting his self-denying magna- nimity, have only loaded him with gross abuse. Surely the man who has the moral courage and firmness to brave the clamor of an exasperated host of followers, at a sacrifice of every persoual in- terest, 1s at least entitled to respect. He could pun nothing, personally, by the patriotic course which his honest convictions impos nm him. He came into power with two-thirds of the nation at his back—an adherence to the dangerous designs of the dishonest leaders of that great but deluded body, would have secured to him a re-election, if the Chair of State were alone the object of his ambition— for human probability, though frequently deceived, fur- nnished a great affirmative balance in favor of such a re- sult. He had then in his fist what they have charged him with apostacy to ._ Where are the motives al- i at Aan ‘What personal interest was to be achieved by abandoning an overwhelming host, flushed with a mighty victory, and going over to the almost hope- hess rank of 2 defeated minority. ‘The deduction against him is absurd. John Tyler has only been untrue to him- self; ae ioe on eo his devoted = bf «orga every thing but posterity’s, applause. He e only instance in Litoy wie ee public services have been recompenced with ingratitude and persecution—not the only instance where Evey Pay and every per- sonal consideration has been down upon the al- tar of the public . But nature is chary of such characters. Centuries will roll around without pro- ducing a Marcus Curtius or a John Tyler. The world ia yet far behind the just appreciation and reward of ‘real merit. The abuses of error and the perver- sions of interest, are so many and so great, that laboring truth wins its lo deep bate only in, the conv: Ly ow wailiny injustice of mankind warranted usin F the mi denunciations of those whose schemes his honesty frus- trated ; but we had at least a right to expecta proper ap- preciation and acknowledgment of his conduct from thoxe whose principles he so nobly vindicated. Yet how has he been met and rewarded by them? Why, the narrow- hearted and selfish wat Be ometey who have most largely by the change, ofr greatest moral spectacles of time, only rub! in selfish glee at what pe eae upon as a I fate, and dashed helter-skelter forward, in frantic haste to avail themselves of Nig? oe advantages which it pro- ey mised to afford them. did not rejoice in it as a tri- umph of eternal right ; but only felicitated themselves upon the glorious chance to effect a magnificent swindle ‘They found John Tyler, like all men of great rity of heart, simple minded and unsuspecting to a and by professions ef devotion and patriotic zeal, as tas they were hollow, they wormed from him the ri¢hest ad- Moai, oe of a heart generous to beneficence. This ready confidence is no proof of lack of judgment, It is easy enough to guard against the designs — enemies.— Any good man can be made the victim of conspiracy of ded friends. Scarcely a man about him—I do not allude to the members of his present cabinet—[but I do—Ed. —but has been actuated by the petty mo- tives of ‘person interest-—while he ¢ alone been sacrié- c imself in everything. ular spectacle! A gene- fous source afording ‘nourishment and life to nous: tributaries. A stock almost neutralized and overshado ed by grafts of deadly night-shade. Thus cir- cumstanced, is it not a wonder that John Tyler has been able to effect so much? Surrounded by hordes of un- principled and perjured party lazzaroni, who would read al A reap d tar honest ina while = means to ray it—sets , who would ery death to Yall traitors whike robbing the exchequer; bands of wretches, who know virtue only viol it; packs of braw! curs, who how! ~ the outskirts of a battle, and only approsch the field the bee coatich, te ‘pray upon the victims of the strife, and pfffer the victors, Is it not astonish- he has been able to effect ” True, he lately been somewhat undeceived, and ‘ from a light brown to a jet black, and will not in the least stain the skin. Warranted, ‘To be had only at 21 Courtlandt street. and soacberrd MA them still, by estation ai te manage to furround him, and Kee in places which should only hold his friends a band of miserable mercenaries, who only await the moment when they can betray him with the greatest —advant to themselves. that some of Mr. Tyler's real friends do not agree with me in rd may rest assured that it is fast approaching which will prove it, sooner the better. John Tyler has hosts of friends in the United States, who, not belonging to the school of braw- ling politicians, have heretofore been content with think. - a rebuke to these bn uy when the hour arrives that disenthrals lign connection, will boldly show their hands, speak it, This country has suffered too severely by the currupt recklessness of political schisms not to have enough sup- pens of a purifying and reforming power. ahs chy of few York at this moment affords a remarkable of the truth of this assertion; inaday, a giant (American Re- potneaniens) has sprung up, which i able, with its hour old strength, to dash the old ing factions to the wall TWENTY-KIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Th ' " Honpay, Dec. 18—12 Pais e session opened will ers, re ot minutes, and a communication of the War Depart. ment. John Tyler, Jr., Esq. Secretary, appeared, and announ sagesfrom the President in writing. A motion was then made to print the communi- cation from the War Department, which was car- ried. A cornitnnlonsiin, foe, te Ripeldent ty pod read upon jution e ast, asking for rf “catalogue of the library of the War Department to be prepared under the ‘direction of the War Department. The catalogue was presented accordingly. j " Perrrions.—Quite a number of unimportant Me the President’s Private se! mes-