The New York Herald Newspaper, February 17, 1844, Page 2

——— New York, Saturday, February 17, 1844. The Great Commercial Movement, 1844. This great movement increases and widensevery day. In addition to the stock and cotton excite- ment, we are also inthe beginning of a great move- move in real estate—for particulars see our money article to-day. We do really believe that 1844 will surpass 1834, 6 and 6, in real commercial interest and excite- ment, with a far higher degree of sound sense and sagacity to guide all. Every element and avenue of life is beginning to feel the new spirit of busi- ness. We are all getting young again—and as 800n as the rivers open, great times will be upon us. Prepare merchants, traders, mechanics, and all ye fair ladies. Important News From Europe. Extraordinary Kxpress from Boston: This noon the steam ship Hibernia will have been out thirteen days, and may, therefore, be looked upon as due. She will bring news from England that has not been equalled in interest and importance for years. It will be important to the anxious cotton specula- tor—to the repealers in every quarter—to the friends of England—to the lovers of peace—and to the cot- ton planters throughout the South. We shall receive fifteen or sixteen days proceed- ings of the State trials, perchance the particulars of an outbreak in Dublin, and all over Ireland, and of arise or fall in the price of our great staple, cotton. This news may come to-day, to-morrow, or next day. Look out for the Sunpay Herat. The Oregon Negocintions. ‘We understand that the Right Hon. Richard Pakenham, the new British Lnvoy, sent out here specially charged with the settlement of the Oregon Territory question, left town yesterday in the train for Philadelphia and Washington, where, according to the best accounts, he has made arrangements to remain six months. From this additional fact rela- tive to his movements,we are still more in the con- viction that he has final and full instructions from the British government fer the settle- ment of that question with the American govern- ment; and that if within the interval of the ensuing six months some peaceable and amicable termina- tion to these negociations cannot be reached, he will return to England. We have already stated several particulars rela- tive to the personal history, family connexions, and character of the new envoy, from all of which we have drawn a favorable augury with respect to the termination of the important negociations with whose management he has beenentrusted. Amore favorable time than the present for settling this dis- pute could not be presented. Yet there are indica- tions abroad that lead us to fear for the results, as far as concerns the peace of the two countries. In ‘Marr Mismanacemenr.—Mesers. Harnden éc Co. have published a very pretty manifesto, in reply to Mr. Postmaster Grabam of this city, in which they throw the blame of the recent foreign mail failure entirely upon the broad shoulders of the New York Postmaster, and take it off their own, They re- quest us to publish their statement—but it is unne- cessary. The case is in a nut-shell. However bungling and one-sided Messrs. Harnden may be in running expresses, they fully exonerate them- selves altogether of the charge made against them by Mr. Graham. They are, however, removed from the mail agency—but we do them the credit to say, that in that capacity they have always done their duty to the public, and are perfectly innocent of the recent foreign mail failure. ‘We are not surprised,however, that Mr. Graham should attempt to exculpate himself from that piece of egregious blundering. Indeed, every new de- velopment seems only to render his inca acity still more marked, and to demand of the President and Postmaster General that they take into con- sideration the propriety of restoring Mr. Cod- dington, or of appointing some person who will, or can, attend to the public business.— Mr. Graham is indeed a very amiable and a very worthy man in private life—with no business to look after, and no responsibility to take—but his conduct in the North American Trust Company and now in the Post Office, shows his sad incapa- city for any attention or accuracy in important bu- siness. He is no doubt capital to get up a genteel of that capacity which conducts with successeither financial affairs or foreign mails. We trust, therefore, that the President and Post- master General will take his case into considera- tion, and, either give the present Postmaster a new capacity altogether—or give the city a new Post- master. Either the one or the other alternative is absolutely necessary. Procress oF Puttosoruy 1N Brooxiyn.—The good folks of the quiet, unpretending sister village of Brooklyn, which will by and by be holding its head as high as any of its neighbors, have been re- cently entertained by some rather curious experi- ments in the sublime science of animal magnetism. A distinguished professor of that mysterious ism, named Drake, and who it is said is an eminent coffee-merchant in this city, invited a considerable number of the citizens of Brooklyn to witness his experiments on a lad named Dick, brother to Dr. Northall. The professor tied a handkerchief over the lad’s eyes, put himfinto the magnetic state and then elicited very interesting and “perfectly satis- factory” answers to various questions, the clairvoy- ance channel between the cheek and handker- chief having been properly used by Dick. The en- tertainment received quite an unpleasant turn, however, by the arrival of a Mr. Durant whe tied on another handkerchief which appears to have Congress there is a certain section of the democra- tic party who are very desirous to take ground on the extreme points of this question, and to agitate the matter with a view merely to popular results, perfectly regardless of the general bad effects which would follow the termination of the nego- ciations without any amicable settlement. Mr. Benton in the Senate, and,others, are at the head of this movement, and during the present session they have been anxiously endeavoring to bring the mat- ter to some crisis, connecting with it the Texas question and every other thing which would throw difficulties in the way of the satisfactory adjustment of the controversy. Another element of difficulty will be in the news- papers. Already the conductors of a journal who profess an infinite deal of religious character and feeling, and talk as familiarly of the Deity as ef the tailor or salt-boiler, have come out on this subject inatime which can lead to no good result, but merely tend to increase the unpleasant feeling that may grow out of a national collision on this ques- tion. We allude to the Jowrnal of Cemmerce. The hypocrisy—the pretended sanctity, running continually into blasphemy—the impertinence and general impotence of this concern in all that refers to public affairs, are as well known as they are dis- gusting and contemptible. The same hypocrisy is displayed in the present instance, and the same dis- position to create bad feeling in relation to the pro- gress of these negociations, that we have seen marking the character of that journal, and its two Jesuitical conductors, for many years past, on every other subject. What else could be expected from puzzled Dick exceedingly. A gentleman who was present states When Mr, Durant had thoroughly bandaged Richard's eyes, and all clairvoyance frustrated in that direction, little girl who stood near him, “go take the c dle to that part of the room,” and motioning to her to p' ceed directly in front of Richard to the farther end of the room, but without the candle, which he silently handed to Mr. Endicott, who stood on a chair, within a few feet of Richard, and on his right hand, at the same time, ac- dressing Professor Drake said, “ ask Richard to go get the candle.” The professor braced himself, and turning his ce toward Mr. Endicott, who held the candle, said— ‘Dick, get up there and get the candle,” placing a very strong emphasis on “up.” But it was not very clear to Dick’s visi r his ears had scen (?) the girl’s footsteps in another direction, and away he started, groping his way to the farthest end of the room the greatest possible distance from the candle. After some of the audience thought Dick had hunted sufficiently, Mr. Durant brought him back, and remarked that as Dick came so near to the candle, he thought it must be perfestly satisfactory. The professor dissented ; but Mr. Durant handing him his watch, “ask Dick what you have in your hand.” “Dick, what have I got in my hand?” said the professer. This baing a live object, and the professor standing with- in six feet of Dick, Mr. Durant commenced rubbing his hands, lest Dick’s clairvoyant ears might see! the con- stant king. Dick answered, “it isa candle.” ‘0, that is near enough,” said Mr. Durant—“ that is perfect- ly satisfactory.” ‘No, it is not satisfactory,” said the professor, who appeared much discomfitted, and said, “Mr. Durant hascome here to make fun, and I’ll not put up with it.” The end of the “ fun” was, that the “ Profes- sor” got quite savage, and Dr. Northall, in a fury, declared that whoever doubted Vick’s honesty was aliar, on which the company cleared out, “per- fectly satisfied” with the results of that evening’s experimental ‘ philosophy.” Tue Bowery Piay-Hovses.—On Monday next a most remarkable theatrical contest commences in the Bowery, on the shilling system, which will attract a great deal of attention, and on which dinner party, ora ball for the politicians at Gads- | mor by’s Hotel in Washington—but he is sadly in want |p, a journal which, in its ordinary language, in speak- | vast interestshang. We perceive that the Bowery ing of the Deity, represents him as a salt-manufac- | Amphitheatre enters the field with a regular deter- turer, as a dealer in that valuable article, as a free | mination to chew up, like a quid of tobacco, the trade God Almighty,and then turning up the whites | old Bowery Theatre—Mr. Hamblin and his whole of its eyes, exclaims, this is all piety and purity! tail—which, by the by, won’t be much of a chew The negociations on the Oregon Territory ques- | a‘ter all. Mr. Thorne, we perceive, unites his tion, in connexion with the action of Congress on | whole intellectual forces with the gallant horses of the Texas question, are becoming now of more|the Amphitheatre, and having béth cavalry and importance to the commercial, manufacturing and | foot regiments, including every thing in their line, general interests of this country, than any other | we do not see how the Bowery Theatre can stand question of the present day, The interestsat stake | the hazard of the die with the Amphitheatre. now between England and the United States are | Hamblin’s troops are merely infantry, very much greater at this present moment than ever have been| on a par with Jack Falstaff’s forces, the most involved in the relations of any two countries | valiant of them all receiving, we believe, some- on the face of the globe. On the maintenance | thing about $8a week. Mr. Snowden, the ele- and permanence of amicable relations between | gant editor of the Ladies’ Companion, has, we he- Great Britain and the United States, now de-| lieve, abdicated the Bowery; and who has the pend not only their mutual commercial pros- | run of the green-room now, we don’t know. Some perity, but the great work of civilization| say this one, and some another. But the greatest itself. At present both countries are united. | joke of all is that which connects Mr. District At- ly engaged in elevating the mind of mas—in ex-|torney ‘Whiting with the management of the tending to the other nations of the Globe the bless- ings of superior civilization and superior attain- ments in science and the arts—in spreading Chris- tianity to the ends of the earth—in preparing}the whole race of man for full participation in the bene fits of Anglo Saxon refinement, intelligence, reli- gion, literature and morals. We have now arrived only at the commencement of a new and more il- Justrious era than the world has yet seen. We have just crossed the threshold of a new age in the his- tory of our race. And if from any narrow party prejudices, or any miserable pettitogging, a narrow strip of territory that may be of little value to either country for hundreds of years to come, should be the cause of bringing these two great countries into conflict on the ocean, or into conflict on the land, it would be one of the most deplorable calamities that has befallen the race for the last fifty centuries it has existed on the face of this earth. And yet there isa little black cloud—no bigger than a man’s Bowery. The Amphitheatre, with 25 cents for the boxes, and 12k cents for the pit, pays its best men $10 a week. They will soon, they expect, drive «Mr. Hamblin still lower, and force him to reduce his salaries toa still less rate. Probably he will set upa Fourier boarding house for them. He al- ready makes his own gas at a saving of 33} per cent ; and if he goes into the boarding-house busi- nese, on the Fourier plan, he may get his actors as low as $6 a week, and the prices of admission to a sixpence for the boxes, and two cents for the pit. How much lower than that we can get in theatri- cals, we don’t know. Hamblin, at all events, we do know, is getting old, and is not so much of a Napoleon as he used to be; but, on the other hand, the troops at the Amphitheatre, including the legetimate horses, are all inthe highest spirits, full of enthusiasm, and determined to make an- other Waterloo. The campaign commences on hand—which begins to hover over the capitol at Washington, and which may ere long darken the whole horizon and descend ina terrible hurricane, in consequence of the miserable, paltry, insignifi- cant passions and prejudices of paltry politicians of all parties and of both countries. We trust, however, now that a minister specially eharged withjthis businese-has gone to Washington, for the express purpose of bringing this question to a favorable issue, that Congress may do its duty in the premises, and allow the recognized powers to effect all that can be done without throwing any impediment in the way ofa satisfactory and honor- able settlement. We hope for peace—peace on honorable and equitable terms—between the two countries. But we confess, looking at the mixed question in all its aspecta, we dread there is no peace, and that we have commenced a series of movements which will end disastrously for the two great civilized nations of the earth. We have no doubt, indeed, that the American Executive the British Minister, Mr. Pakenham, will Sonn that becomes them in order to bring about a peace- ful issue ; but we fear there is a fell spirit in both branches of Congress that will never be satisfied ‘until it sees—blood—blood—blood; and we are also sure that there is a similar narrowed spirit in the British Parliament, and in the British newspaper press, which responds with frantic joy to this sentiment, and repeats the same chorus—‘ blood— blood—blood!” In both cases, in both countries— in England and the United States—these ultra politician# cry out ‘* patriotism, patriotism, pa- triotism”—but in both cases, and in both countries, the spirit that prompts such a policy, and such a Monday night. Park Turatre.—We understand that it isfin contemplation to open the Park Theatre next month, with a grand Napoleon-like movement, embracing both the highest order of legitimate drama and Italian opera, at the old prices. It ig proposed to unite Macready, Forrest, Josephine Clifton, Wc. in the drama, three nights per week— and for opera to attempt the combination of the Seguin troupe with De Begnis, Mrs. Sutton, in Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor, and other great operas. If such a movement can be brought about, we might again see the old nights of the Park return again. Try it, Simpson. Go ahead, old fellow. Tue Ansenat, in this city on Centre street, con- tains equipments and arms sufficient to send twenty thousand men into the field at an hour's notice, and yet it is surrounded with a board fence ; the artil- lery is enclosed under temporary sheds forming no protection, and the main building is propped up by posts to prevent its tumbling to the ground. Not- withstanding this, the Legislature have neglected to appropriate sufficient to erect a building suita- ble for the wants of this thriving city, which certainly should command a little of their notice. Snr Uxrorp.—This beautiful packet was, this day, released from the custody of the marshall, her owners having deposited the amount of the ap- praisement to await the result. She has been re- course, belongs more to the place below than to the place above—to hell than to heaven. painted and refitted and is taking in her cargo to sail on her regular day. Late raom Wesrean Sours Aunica.—Advices from Valparaiso to the 6th of November last, have been received. We copy the following interesting letter from the correspondent] of the Exchange Reading Room :— Vatranaiso, Nov. 6.—From Peru we learn that General ‘Santa Cruz landed on the 16th of October at Camarones, a small port between Arica and Iquique, eight south of the former , and has succeeded in interior. The vessel in which he landed, Peruvian cruiser, but not until his ol been effect. ed. The territory is not under the aut ty of the Peru- vian government, but that of the dissidents. Mega isa province of Peru coeiepen ts Malis, pat occu: pied by 1500 troops under Generals Ci and Nieto, who are serene, of Vivanco, the Director of Peru—but not friends of Santa Cruz. Vivanco has sent a force of 2500 against Castilla and Nicto, under Gen. Guarda, who is also the minister of war. Neither the peer or motives, nor the actual eed- ingsof Santa Cruz are known. It is supposed by some that he is now in Arequipa, but this is not consistent with the news of his landing at Camarones. According to one opinion, he hopes to fod yer himself of power in Peru, by the aid of a large friendly party. Another theory is that an extensive has been formed by Santa Cruz and others in concert with Vivanco hi , to revolu- tionize Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, and form a new fede. ral republic. Of course, these discrepant views indicate that all is matter of conjecture here. In short, nothing is positively known beyond the fact that Santa Cruz has ted a landing, and that an indefinite i ma occurred to the hopes of tranquillity for Peru. ‘The actors in the conspiracy Cam the life of Vivan- , huve been tried and convicted, Sept. 22, and two offi- . Col. Lastre and Capt. Verastegui, have been ted. ‘One of the foremost instigators of the conspiracy was the wife of Gen. Castilla—she has been sentenced to an exile of eight years. r Dr hati Minister of Finance of Peru, died Septem per 23d. By a recent decree of Peru, whalers are forbidden to touch at Pisco. At the instance of Mr. Pickett, our Charge @ Affaires, the operation of this regulation is deferred exe. mnths. Jo Bolivia, the new Constitution was sworn to Septem- r 25th, In Chili the session of Congress has just concluded, but ithas been again convoked for the consideration of seve- Hf marys of be gpa ——- bn fps to ey, und tranquillity and commercial pros} . e Chilian frigate Chile” has been ordered to De fitted for sea with all despatch. Sgconp PerrorMance or Beiisario.—This crea- tion of Donizetti, the gifted, in spite of his rea] faults, and the exaggerated attacks from a nume- rous co-operation of musical pedants, proves its mag- netic attraction in the new world as it did in the old. The sylph-like sweetness of the melodies, the skilful vocalization, which, by disguising their rather superficial textures,"sets off their brilliancy, and their deserving interpretation produce an en- chantment which can be compared to the 1rresis- tible alluring of the sirens, which we find in mytho- logy. Borghese is a siren, but an innocent one ; she allures you, holds you fast in her meshes, but it is only to delight you permanently; she touches the chords of every heart with a power whose re- aetion is perhaps more pleasing than the action. It is no wonder that she proves a healing balm on the wounds of her injured father, and she makes | one wish to be unhappy, but to be comforted by | her. She sung her superb, although not brilliant part, with all the delicacy which it is pos- sible to infuse in it; nay, her performance of last night was even better than the first, because she sang with more abandon, although with a judicious moderation of her voice. | Val- tellina personified Belisario in the same electrifying style, as on Wednesday ; that is the highest praise wince can be given to him, for he cannot nor does he want to be better. Majocchi is decidedly un- fortunate with her parts; once she must sing an unlucky bass-role—and now she sings Antonina, which requires a strong voice, which she has, but likewise much finish, which she has not. She will always be a very respectable seconda donna, but nota prima. Perezzi’s Alamiro is much better than his Arturo, who is a little too stiff; he puts very tastefully en relief the “ penseroso,” and neg- lects, like Poggi the ‘‘roarmg lion.” It is very much to be doubted, whether the author of the poem wished that Signor Eutrobio should move about hia two arms like a telegraph ; one will do— two are luxury indeed. To speak of the excel- lency of the orchestra is unnecessary ; it is a gem, and will daily become better, from the frequent practice ; but it appears as if they were sometimes ene alittle behind, in the closing passages of several pieces. It would be quite a treat to hear a really beautiful overturee-that, for instance, of William Tell, if four violoncelli could be found— instead of making such terribly long pauses between the acts. The overture of Belisario is the weakest point of the whole composition ; it begins with a maestoso funeral march, and leaves off with a galo- pade. Verily, Bowleau was right, when he said “du sublime aw ridicule il n’ y a qu’ wn pas.” The audience was more fashionable and larger than ever. Tue Persuny Case.—The Mayor made very lit- tle progress in this case yesterday, although consi- derable time was spent. The only witness sworn was Mr. Wheelock, who was the attorney for Avh- ley, but he declined answering any questions, as what he knew in the case was derived under the secrecy of his attorneyship. The accused, by his counsel Messra. Cutting & Derry, requested that the Mayor would close the examination and commit for trial, as he was prepared to try the issue before the proper tribunal, and not before his Honor. This was refused, and after waiting some hours fora second witness, who could not be come at, the case was adjourned until to-day. Civmuty amwonc Navat. Orricers.—When our steamer was on fire at Gibraltar, the prompt man- ner in which the navy officers of England lent their aid and services to the American commander, was deserving of all praise. When the British frigate Vestal arrived here on Monday, much the worse for wear and tear, the commanders of the Yard and of the Raritan, (at the navy yard) promptly tendered all the services in their power to the English commander, and) in a few hours the frigate was stripped and alongside the wharf. The civilities on both sides are highly creditable | to the officers, and promote a kind feeling, which | should always exist among military and naval com- manders of nations at peace. The English are remarkable for the prompt man- ner in which they tender their assistance when | wanted, to our national vessels in foreign ports; | and we are glad to see our officers prompt to return the compliment. | ‘We understand that the officers of the Vestal are afine set of fellows, and as they came on a mission of peace, they ought to be well treated by all classes. PurrnoLocy.—We observe by Professor Patti- | son’s advertisement, that the subject of his lecture | this evening is ‘An enquiry as to how far anato- mical investigations sustain and corroborate the doctrines of Craniology and Phrenology.” The Professer has been lecturing on the physiology of the nervous system, and takes up this enquiry in connexion with it. As the subject of Phrenology isone of great interest, we have no doubt he will have a full attendance. From Boston.—Our accounts from Boston are to Thursday. There was 1 perfect rush for the He- rald on that day as soon as the cars were in. Long before 12 0’clock, not a copy could be had for love or money. It contained Mr. Webster’s argument in the United States Supreme Court. A channel through the ice is open, and the wea- ther is moderating. Nathaniel Greene, the Postmaster, did pay his assessment and receive a certificate of member ship from the Clay Club No. 1. This is to pass the ordeal of the Senate. Wasuinaton’s Bintwpay, the 22d, is to be celebrated, we perceive, in high style, by our tem- perance friends, in the evening, at the Broadway Tabernacle. Rev. John Pierpont, of Boston, will proclaim the virtues of the man “Firat in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” while Mr. Levin, of Philadelphia, the graphic ora- tor, will take in hand all the drunkards, gamblers, Wallstreet shavers, and wine drinking dinner-men. It is said he makes the hair stand on end. Nationa Sarvre —A national salute will be fired this day at 12 o’clock, on the Battery, under the direction of Major Joseph Hopkins, in honor of the passage of the law, by Congress, restoring the fine of $1000 imposed by Judge Hall on Gen. Jackson while the City of New Orleans was de- clared under martial law, previous to the battle of New Orleans. Cray Men 1x Motton.—Captain Reynolds of the centre of the earth, with the Central Clay Clubs, had a rousing meeting last night, at the Broadway House. They almost lost their senses by the Mary- land Election. | with small oval stones. Deeision in the Girard Case. ‘We understand from Washington that the United States Supreme Court have decided on the Girard ‘Will case in favor of the City of Philadelphia, and against the heirs of Girard. This decision upsets all the arguments of Mr. Webster. Washington. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasuinaton, Feb. 15, 1844. The Herald, containing Webster’s argument in the Girard case, has just arrived. The report is looked upon asa masterly effort. It has received high approbation of many distinguished members of the bar. Captain Stockton’s entertainment on board the Princeton, of the President, Heads of Departments, and others, does not take place to-day, but will be given towards the last of this, or the first of next week. The arrival of Mr. Pakenham has created the anticipated sensation among the friends of Oregon- who are violently opposed to the contemplated ne- gociation. Should there be any attempt to run a line belay. fifty-one degrees, you may look out for squalls. pa ; The discussion of the Tariff in the Senate, is at present postponed, and may or may not come up again before a bill upon the subject shall come from the House. It is the universal impressson here that Messrs. McDuffie, Evans, Woodbury and Huntington have exhausted all useful debate upon the question. Should it be discussed further, it will probably be to empty seats and empty galle- ries. _ On the other hand, the Oregon question is full of interest and excitement, and its friends are very anxious to have the discussion come up, which it will probably do upon the resolution giving notice of the termination of mutual SOoRpaEey. ‘The ta- riff discussion takes precedency of the Oregon discussion, and it is in the power of the ma- jonyy of the Senate to stave off the Oregon de- ate as long as they may choose, by continuing to discuss the tariff. ; There isa general gratulation here sreaneene: ral Jackson’s friends upon the passage of the law, for the President signed the bill within halt an hour after its passage by the Senate, refunding General Jackson’s fine. ; . The election returns from Maryland excite some interest. $ .. _ The Pennsylvania Avenue Bill under considera- tion to-day in the Senate, was ordered to be en- fronet by a vote of 32to8. The passage of this ill is eminently to the credit of the Senate. It appropriates $40,000 simply for the el aot of ren- dering Pennsylvania Avenue decent—tor it will do litle more. ce is the Capitol of one of the most powerful and mighty nations of the earth, and of the most glorious Hepibye the world has ever seen; and the thoroughfare between the Ca- pitol of this city and the presidents mansion—is the great avenue of the city~and it should be, par excellence, the most noble and beautiful thorough- fare and promenade in the world. But how is it now? I might almost say that it is, par excellence, the illest, the most filthy, and the worst street in the Unien. There has scarcely been a day since the present session of Congress commenced, near- ly three months ago, that you could cross from one side of the avenue to the other without plunging over our shoes in mud—and the side walks them- selves are but little better. I am not certain whether it is otherwise lighted in the evening than by the lamps in the shop windows. If it be, the lamps do but serve to make darkness visible. At all events I am positive no part of the city is light- ed excepting Pennsylvania Avenue. As Mr. King said, it 1s a disgrace to the nation, _ It has been a reproach to this government from its foundation, in the eyes of the world, that it af- fords little or no encouragement to the cultivation of the arts and sciences, orto the beauties and or- naments of life. But if it can appropriate nothing for these purposes of refinement, yet it may, with- out censure, at least appropriate a trifle to the ne- cessities and decencies of life. In which latter category you may set down this appropriation of ene to repaving and reper . Pennsylvania venue. That the people of this District are una- ble to bear the expense, is perfectly obvious, from the mere inspection of the sie It does not flour- ish—nor has it any trade or business to make it flourish. For the‘ credit of the Union, theretore, let there be decency between the President’s House | Sllo and the Sith. “A A William Wilkins, of Pittsburg, Penn. M. C. from the Alleghany District, has been this day sent in to the Senate, and by them confirmed, as Secretary of War ; and Thomas W. Gilmer, of Charlottes- ville, Va. M. C. from the Albermarle, (etc.) Dis trict, was also this day sent in to the Senate, and aeonen confirmed, as eey, of the Navy.— ‘his was despatch worthy of the Senate, and alike due to the President, and to the honorable gentlemen who ac new Secretaries of War and of the Navy. They are every way wor- thy—not a syllable has been breathed against either of them out of the Senate, nor with- in it was there, a vote against them. The Presi- dent’s Cabinet is now complete—and being com- leted by the high action of the Senate, cannot fail to prove satisfactory both to the Executive and to the nation at large. This action of the Senate is timely. The ap- proaching negociation with Mr. Pakenham, ren- ders the full and harmonious action of the i- dential cabinet infinitely desirable and important. These gentlemen will immediately enter upon | their respective official duties. Messrs. Porter and Henshaw will doubtless soon leave Washington— the former to resume he panties of the law, either at Philadelphia or New York, and the latter to re- sume his business at Boston, _ Mr. Wise sent in his resignation, as representa- tive, tothe House today. ‘We breathe much freer. Ss. B. TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasninaton, Feb. 15, 1844. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. The bill appropriating $28,000 for repaving and repairing this avenue, was taken up. é ir, Minter cnn an amendment, to strike out $28,000 and insert $40,000. The extra appro- priation of $12,000 is intended to cover the expense of extending the sidewalks on each side of the street thirteen feet—planting an additional row of rrees—dividing the street into three parallel strips, the centre of twenty-eight feet in width, and to paved or covered with gravel, and the two sides parallels, twenty-seven feet wide, and to be covered The work to be done under the superintendence ofthe sors otig of War Mr. ALLEN very strenuously opposed the bill, as anextravagant and useless waste of the. public money. e avenue is well enough as it is. He moved to lay the bill on the table, and called the ayes and nays on it. He withdrew this motion, however, in order to allow Mr. Miller to reply. Mr. Mrurer said this avenue was peculiarly under the charge ef the government. It needed repairing—it is worn out, and in rey bad condi- tion. The committee had examined the subject, and had come to the conclusion that this mod repairing the avenue was the cheapest. The side walks could be covered with brick as cheap as the streets could be paved. Mr. Benton enqured, what would be the whole ve of the side walks, with the addition of the eet. _ Mr. Mitre replied, that the present width of the side walk is 21 feet, which would make the total width 34 feet. He said he believed that Mr. Allen had once voted for a similar bill to the present. Mr. Auten demanded his authority for the as- sertion. He hadynever, to his knowledge, dirtied his hands with such ee Mr. Miuvxr called his atte: Mr. Avten—The billjreferred to passed, as bills too often pes here and in other similar bodies, sub sulentio, The Senate was not in attention to the subject, ‘ Mr, Hanntaan was wholly opposed to this ap- propriation, and he should enter his protest with the Senator from Ohio (Allen) against it. But they had askedfor an appropriation to complete the Cumberland road, and the miserable pittance of $50,000 for the whole State of Indiana could hardly be obtained Soran oan it is the great tho- roughfare of an empire. Andhere itis proposed to expend almost as much for one mile of street as can Ly got for the whole State of Indiana as above stated. Mr. Kina said gentlemen seemed to be needlessly heated upon this subject. The pavement is worn out. The additional expense of a row of trees ig very trifling. It is necessary there should be fa- cilities for passing to nnd tro between the capitol and the President’s Mansion and the Departments. The lands of the district had been sold, and the re- ceipts had gone into the Treasury of the nation, and none of them had ever been drawn out to pay district expenses. It was not right to exact these expenses of the inhabitants of the district. For his art, his State had never asked for appropriations rom the United States’ Government towards com- pleting the roads of Alabama. That State could and would construct its own roads, and he thought the other States should go nnd do likewise. Until Congress made an appropriation for that ob- ject, the lamps of the city were not lighted, and the avenue was so dark as to render it dangerous to pass through it. If something be not done shortly, the street will become a mere. mu¢-hole and a dis- Brace to the nation. He denied ‘altogether that this is a “dirty ” business. He istnogin tye habit himself nor does he think Senators Zeiegilly are in the habit of engaging in ‘dirty . He % ? road towards the Congreasi: ing-Ground. Mr. Bayarp stated some facts showing the tea- son twp Goserese ought in justice to do something of kind. The city embraces eleven square miles. are 264 miles of public streets 100 feet wide, and belo: as has been settled inthe ‘ Court, to the United States. nificent plan was drawn out by Thomas Jefferson. The city contained 7134 acres, of which 3604 acres were in public streets and avenues. One half the lots, to the number of 10,136 belonged to the United States Government ; they were in alternate lots ;—yet the whole taxes of the city fell upon the purchasers of the other half; and this imposition taxes upon the citizens many of them—they were unable to bear these taxes, It is but right that the United States Go- vernment should bear its share of the expenses. Mr. ALLEN could not believe that the location of the U.S, Government here is a calamity to the pone of this District. The location of capitals in tates is not generally so estimated. $2,000,000 are annually expended here in this city in conse- uence of the presence of the U. S. Government. When appropriations are asked for the west, gen- tlemen are not so liberal in their views. It was with the greatest difficulty that appropriations could be got even for constructing steameis upon the Lakes to defend 1500 miles of the frontier from aforeign foe. He should oppose the bill. Two o’crock P. M.—Mr. Miller is replying in support of the bill. House of Representatives. Wasurneton, Thursday, Feb. 15. The Election Cases Settled—Wise’s Resignation. Mr. Wise sent in his resignation to-day, which was read and ordered to be printed. re Assort, of Mass., took his seat and the oaths. The yote was taken on the rights of the members from Mississippi to their seats, and decided—Ayes 97; Nays57. : i Also, on the right of the Missouri members to their seats, and decided—Ayes 106; Nays 63. Se the whole question of the general ticket mem- bers is now settled. Mr. Dromaoo.e moved to suspend the rules to offer a resolution declaring that the general ticket members were elected notwithstanding the exist- ence of the 2d section of the pporipemént act.— But the House refused, 111 to 62. Mr. Brown, of Tenn., moved to take up the bill le of |S to repem the 2d section of the apportionment act.— Rl louse refused to suspend the rules, by 102 0 5 A resolution of enquiry, by Levy, relative to fugi- tive slaves in Nasan NP) wanpiopeed . The rules were then suspended to allow reports and bills from committees to be printed. A bill'was read twice for relief of Fulton’s heirs. _ The claim of Admiral Reeside’s widow against the government was referred to a select committee of 5. The Land Committee reported against abolishing the Signer of Land Patents Office. % Mr. INARD presented two or three bills and re- ports. a Several private billswere presented and referred, and the House adjourned. Maryland Election Returns. Finst Distnict—Composed of St. Mary’s, Charles, Cal- vert, Prince George’s Montgomery, and Anne Arundel Counties, except Howard District : Anne Arundel Co. . .Causin (W.) 406. Pr. George’s (incomplete) "11 “520 445— Bowie (L. F.) 364 eat aby 445 Whig majority, so far... ...........75 ‘There is no doubt of Mr. Causin’s election by a decided majority. In 1941, the Whig majority in this District was between 700 and 800 majority. Seconpy District.—This District comprises Frederick, Washington and Alleghany Counties. Brengle’s (Whig) majority in Frederick “ “ “ Washingto: “ “ “ Allegany. Total be pred in the District...... . Five more districts are to be heard from. _ Reported re- turns from the whole egal mye Brengle 34 majority. Tuiap Districr.—This District comprises the 12th, 13th, and 14th wards of Baltimore city, Howard District in Anne Arundel County, and Carroll and Baltimore Countics.— We subjoin the following returns :— Wethered’s (whig) majority in Baltimore City, pg do Carroll County 0 Howard Dis.. 65 Do do Balt. County, (two Districts not heard from). . 209 ‘Wethered’s present majority. sa ae a OO Fourtn District—Composed of the first eleven wards ofthe city of Baltimore. ws :— do ‘he returns, complete, are as 5,884 5,299 Kennedy, (whig, Sg: ay Whig majority, 585 Firtn District—Composed of the Counties of Hart- ford, Cecil, Kent, Queen Ann, and Caroline. We subjoin the returns received :— Preston (whig ) Constable (L. F') . 72 931 Cecil County. Hartford. . . + 526 292 A letter from’ Eikton’ says that Kent county has given a whig majority of 83. ‘It will be seen,” says the Balti- more American, “ that Constable’s majority in Cecil is 210. Dr. Preston’s majorities in Harford and Kent coun- ties are reported to be 292—so that he goes into Caroline and Queen Anne's with a majority of 82 votes. In these two last-named counties the whig majority in 1841 was 32—so that Dr. Preston’s chances of election are certainly more favorable than those of his opponent.” Sixt District.—This district comprises the counties of Talbot, Somerset, Worcester and Dorchester. There was no opposition to the regularly-nominated whig can- didate, mas A. Spence, and he is undoubtedly elected, Supreme Court or tHe Unirep Srares, Febru- ary 14.—On motion of Gen. Jones, Horatio J. Stow, of New York, was admitted an attorney and coun- sellor of this Court.’ No. 18—Robert Porterfield, appellant, vs. M. L. Clarke, et. al. ; the argument of this cause continued by Mr.Morehead forthe appellant. A February 13.—No. 13—Robert Porterfield, appellant, vs, William Clarke’s heirs and devisees: the argument of this cause was continued by Messrs.Crittenden and Jones for the appellees. Adjourned till to-morrow. NavaL.—The U. S. Schooner Phenix, Lieut. Com’t. Sinclair, 11 days from Havana, arrived last bd ion anchored off the Nival Hospital. Left at Havana, U. 8. brig Somers to sail next day ‘or Pensaco- la—otficers and crew all well. The Phoenix made the run, to Cape Hatteras in five days, after which she experienced a succession of heav: les from N. ind N. W. List of Officers :—Arthur Sinclair, Lt. Com’t. ; James A. Doyle, A’g. Lieutenant ; Van R. Morgan, do. ; William A. Hen- ry, Passed Midshipman ; Marius Duval, Assistant Sur- geon.—Norfolk Herald, Feb. 15. Suockine Occurrence.—This propning,. about 5 o’clock, the watchman at the corner of Fifth and Spruce streets was ed by the cries of afemale, and proceeding in the direction of the sound, discovered a wo- man lying upon the pavement in front of the house of Leopold P. Coursault, No. 117 Spruce street, dreadfully injured and bleeding profusely, one of her legs being frac- tured, the large blood vessels ofthe limb ruptured, andher head exhibiting an awful contusion. The unfortunate fe- male proved to be Mrs. Frontin, the second wife of Mons. Frontin, a French teacher. She said that her husband had threatened to murder her, and to escape she threw herself from the second story window. Mrs. Frontin is not expected to survive her injuries. Her husband has fae arrested and committed to prison.—Phil. Gaz., Feb. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia. 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Nonvoux, Feb 13 Mitehell, West In 4 Buren, Seavey, Charleston—tost part of at, ym, fore topmast, split sai c. on the passage—has mAs far north as the latitude of Philadelphia, and blown off as fir Navat.—The frigate Raritan, Captain Gregory, will sail today. It is about time for her to be abroad. The U. S. ships Constellation, United States, and Cyane, were at Honolulu, August 10, Com. Jones intended to be in Callao in December. Com. Kearney was to sail, August 11, for California, and thence for this port, on his return to the United States. The Shark was at Africa late in Oc- bes Ln a the only armed ship of the United States on that coast Amusements. = Cuatuam Crrcus.—The bill for to-night is the richest one ever yet offered to a New York public. ‘The performances commence with the grand entree of Charlemagne, in which the whole ay oa a gs stud will be introduced. Next the grand display of the Pony Ita- ces. Franklin and his troupe perform their astonishing feat Stone forms his immensely-daring feat ef Indian ridin, Levi North, the great wonder, performs two stu- pendous acts of horsemanship, Franklin his double som- morsetts; and need we say more? It must be borne in mind that Franklin’s Benefit takes place on Monday, when he performs, for the first time, a tripple somersett ; and, further, thet at the conclusion of the present en- gagement, he follows suit and leaves us for Europe. Granp Famity Honrpay.—Two splendid per- formances at the American Museum. This after. noon at three o’clook, the first entertainment will be given, when hundreds of ladies, children, and schools, will enjoy a rieh fund of amusement. Dr. Valentine closes his engagement to-day, and all who have not heard him, should embrace this opportunity to do so The second mance commences at half past seven o’clock in the evening. Don’t forget the Gipsey Queen, who is at home through the day and evening. Perpetual Fair is receiving increased attention, and now that 5) ring lends business is about to commence, our business would do well to give heed to it. aS te Re 9 . é ot Cer GR ‘This mag- oy ad ~ Br Monars, Wittis anv THE MIRROR LIBRARY, NO. 7. CONTAINING THE ONLY COMPLETE EDITION EVER PUBLISHED, 7 “LETPERS FROM UNDER A BRIDGE,” Br N.P.Wituis. Note sy tHe Avtuox.—The “Letters from Under a ” were written in a secluded glen of the Valley of jusqt ‘The author, after several 7 resi- dence and travel abroad, made there, as he hoy an altar of life-time tranquillit; for his household . Most of the letters were written in the full belief he should pase thore the remainder of hie deve. Inevitable ve him again into active metropo! life, and the re- membrance of that enchanting interval of repose and ru- ral pleasure, seems to him now like little but a dream. 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