The New York Herald Newspaper, February 25, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ———————— Sew York, Sunday, February 25, 1644. ‘The Paipit and the Press. “ Comparisons,” says some philosopher, ‘ are odious.” Well, be itso. But they are occasion- ally very useful. Let us see whether a brief com- parison of the pulpit and the press—their relative utility, their relative power, their relative influence for good or evil, the merits, virtues and vices of those entrusted with the exercise of those twogreat instructors and directors of public opinion, be of any service in elucidating their respective claims to the esteem and attention of men, and leading us to a more just and discriminating judgment ot their merits. r ‘We can hardly imagine a more potent instru- mentality for the instruction and reformation of mankind than the pulpit, in the abstract, appears tobe. Its occupants have all the advantages of a mission from vii high, which at present we do not dispute. They are altogether removed by the van- c:. tage ground of their sacred office, trom many of those influences which prevent many others, who would teach, and rebuke, and exhort their fellow men from doing so with fidelity, and without fear. They have, in this respect, unbounded liberty of speech, They are specially set for ithe defence of the truth, and the exposure and chastisement of the foes of virtue. They can bring to their aid all the varied and powerful feelings which religion, devo- tion, superstition, reverence can excite in the hu- man breast. 1n the very circumstances in which . they are accustomed to discharge their publie duties, there is every thing to add weight and dignity to their teaching—solemnity to their re- proofs—and awe to their denunciations. There is, manifestly, no species of eloquence which is, in itself, so calculated to produce omnipotent effect as that of the pulpit. In all these important elements of power and influence, then, the clergy have an immense superiority over the conductors of the newspaper press. The press has no adven- titious aids. It depends altogether upon the intr sic truth of its statements—the accuracy of its rea- sonings, the soundness of its argument—the natural and inherent force of its appeals to the in- telligence, good sense, and general regard for truth and morality which exist amongst the community to which it addresses itself. Now, we ask—and the question limits the com- parison to very narrow but reasonable grounds— what has the Pulpit done in the way of inculcating and enforcing the principles of justice and morality in the daily business of this world, on the part both of individuals and States, compared with the Presst What has the Pulpit done in the way of exposing to the indignant rebukes of outraged jus- tice, the iniquitous frauds of banks and trust com- panies, compared with the Presst What have we seen during the last few years, and what can we see at present? We have seen the Press, day after day, thundering its decunciations against the men who were plundering the widows and orphans, and the industrious lower claases, and who were dis- gracing the nation by that dishonest conduct which has made us a reproach amongst the nations of the earth, whilst the elergy, like the dumb dogs spoken of by the prophet, were looking on in silence, utter- ing no reproof, expressing no indignation, echoing none of the fearful threatnings proclaimed by the God of justice against the oppressors and robbers of the poor. And whilst, in the Court of Bankruptcy, hundreds and thousands were wiping out their debts by a legalized process of iniquity, what was the Pulpit about It wassilent. Nay, many of those who were thus evading the discharge of their obh- Bations, were still retained in the bosom of the charch, and had no fear as they sat in their nicely cushioned pews, that the voice of divine rebuke would thunder in their ears. But what did the Press, then—that is, the honest, independent por- tion of the press, which, in its independence, can at all times speak out in loudest tone of reproof? It failed not to expose the iniquitous conduct of these criminals, and hold them up to the indignant rebuke of all honest men. And so in all the rela- tions of social life. In commercial affairs—in pri- vate life—in the intercourse of man with man—in all the varied walks of society—the independent newspaper press has ever been found zealously in- culenting integrity, honesty, purity, morality, and benevolence. Thus, the Press, and not the Pulpit, has been the grand exponent, teacher, and advu- cate of that “pure and undefiled religion” which Christ established on the ruins of the bloody and «“ppressive system of Judaism, and of whose doc- trinea and precepts the whole spirit and tenor may be summed up in two words—Justice and Love. And then again, with respect to the maintenance of those decencies and courtesies of social inter- course, which are as much a part of the christian religion, as are the most sublime observances of its worship, how wofully has the pulpit, on innumera- ble occasions, been disgraced by its occupants !— Reviling, and vituperation, and calumny, and fierce and furiousanathema, have been, Sunday after Sun- day, poured forth, until every pure and holy spirit has fled affrighted from the sanctuary, and the de mons of bigotry, fanaticism and schism have screamed in triumph around the altar of God. And thus the congregations who should have breathed for che time the very atmosphere of peace and cha- rity, and felt the spirit of love and joy fanning them with his dove-like wings, have been maddened and impelled into the most envenomed hatred of their brethren of other denominations. And yet the authors of ull this rancorous sectarianism—your Hugheses and Cheevers, and Pottses, and Wainwrights, and Burchards—talk of the scurrility of the newspaper press—of its contempt of things sacred—of its irre- ligious tone—of its profane abuse of the clergy! Alas! we cannot pursue the comparison. We can only, on this blessed Sabbath mora, implore these erring men to repent and reform. Let them cease longer to degrade the pulpit and mar the efficiency of its high and holy instrumentality. If they do not, will it not indeed be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah, in the day of judgment than for them? —_—__— Tue New Post Orvice Bivt..—We learn from ‘Washington that the new Post Office bili, reported by Col. Merrick, has received one or two important amendments, Newspapers are to go through the mails as merchandise, and all exchanges to go free, That relative to newspapers going as merchan- dize is a very important alteration from the original bill, and will become very popular. Intelligence distributed throughout the country at so much a hundred weight is far better than to charge one and two cents a sheet, a small sheet the same asa much larger one. This, therefore, is a capital amend ment. In relation to free exchanges, we do not care a fig one way or the other. We would as soon pay for them as to receive them for nothing. Puarrizey Banx Currency.—It seems there ig @ run on the agency of this Jersey bank, in con- sequence of the motion made in the New Jersey Legislature to repeal its charter. We think this is ry probable ; and the sooner every one who has got a bill of that bank gets it redeemed, gets rid of it somehow, and refuses to take any of them here- after, so much the better will it be for their pock- ets. It ought not to be forgotten fora moment that this institution is only the legitimate successor of the attempted to be recuscitated Jacksonville Bank, Florida, and is exercised in the same hands merely as a shaving machine to grind the poor and needy mechanics of this city, and no other earthly purpose under heaven. Lieut. R. Willard, U. 8. N., arrived at Boston on wi y in the America, from Lima, with de- epatches trom the Hon. J.C. Picket, to our government. We take the above from the “Courier & En- quirer’” of yesterday morning. It was not Lieut. Wil- liard, but Lieut. R. W. Meade who arrived with the despatches. He came in the America, from Carthagena, which vessel arrived at this port, and not at Boston. milgea: Serene aang says all that the Stage wants in 01 to i to raise its drooping head and walk forth erect and firm, as in the days of old, isthe just and liberal criticism of the public press. ‘This sounds exceed- ingly scientific in the ears of the actors no doubt, but it only excites a smile on the part of the intel- ligent disinterested friend of the profession. It has always been a favorite outcry with the numerous brood of mediocre actors, that the press is unjust, illiberal, unkind, and regardless of true merit. But this complaint is altogether unfounded. To real excellence in the dramatic profession, the press has ever been ready to do fullest justice, and what one of the great ornaments of the stage has not been indebted largely for his success and fame to the press? Forrest—Macready—Kean—all of these men who have discovered true genius and talent, have on all oceasions received from the press the just meed of superior merit. The idea of puffing and bespattering with praise all the niacom- poops and poor creatures who have disgraced the histrionie art, is ridiculous. No, ne, Mr. Barry, the press has, in the main, faithfully discharged its duty to the drama and the stage. The oauses of its decline are to be sought elsewhere than in the unkindness, or injustice, or neglect of the press. As we have already insisted, we must go behind the scenes in order to diseover many of the causes of decay and disaster. And we are sorry that Mr. Barry should exhibit any un- willingness to help us to their elucidation. He could tell ua a great de: out the mysteries of the Bowery under Hamblin’s management, for Mr. Barry was stage manager there. He had the same opportunities in Boston and at the Park of unveil- ing the mysteries of the stage. Come, come, Mr. Barry, let us, by all means, have this exposé. Tue Burton Maxer’s Case.—The verdict in this case has given very great satisfaction. An attempt was made on the part of Jones to impeach the veracity and destroy the character of the un- fortunate gitl whom he had ruined and abandon- ed, but it failed. This was indeed very natural on’ his part, who had so effectually labored to destroy her before she made her appearance in that Court. We trust now that the Judges will inflict appro- priate punishment. An attempt is to be made to get up a bill of objections, but we cannot see on what grounds. Now that this case, among so many others, presents its lesson and exhortation to duty on the part of our legislators, we hope they will bestir themselves on the bill now before them, if they really mean to do anything. Iratran Orzra.—The last representation of Beli sario was given on Friday night, and the house was, if possible, still more crowded and brilliant than the preceding mghts. There were the same gaiety, richness of dress, beauty, fashion, and spirit as usual, and the performance was considered the best yet given. To-morrow night Lucia di Lammer- moor, which has been in daily rehearsal, will be produced. It is a very beautiful and spirited opera, and will, itis thought, be the most popular yet brought out. There will be of course another great crowd. Tur Park.—All hereabouts is involved in doubt, darkness, and uncertainty. The Seguins are ex- pected here in March, taking Mobile and Charles- ton on theirroute hither. But we have not heard of any engagement with them here. The Park is stillshut up, and as tight as the North river. Musicat..—Mr. Maeder’s opera of the Peri has been drawing great crowds in Boston. Its produc- tion in this city, soon, is talked about. Foreicn InreFrerence.—Mr. Levin of Philadel phia will deliver a lecture on this subject to-mor- row evening, in the Tabernacle. Literary Notic Comurnation.—By Charlotte Elizabeth.—A well written and instructive tale for the working classes. Dodd, publisher, Brick Church Chapel. Texas.—A very interesting pocket volume de- seriptive of the History, Geography and Statistics of Texas. By M. Moore, editor of the Texas Re- gister. Published by Tanner, 153 Broadway. Naprer’s Pennetian Wan. —A cheap edition of this valuable work has been commenced by Red- field. Clinton Hall. To be completed in 9 numbers at 25 cents each. Sons oF THE EMERALD, Jace The pi isaice of an interesting series of biographies of distinguished Irishmen. By Wm. Lyon Mackenzie, has just been commenced by Burgess & Stringer, and pro- mises to be very popular. Appress or Commopore Etuiorr, U. 8. A.—Fol- som, of 40 Fulton street, has just received this de- tail of the grievances of the gallant Commodore. Love anp Mongy.—One of the best of Mary Howitt's Novels. Winchester, publisher. Firty Days on Boarp a Staver.—A thrilling narrative. Winchester. Tue Grumpter.—An admirable novel, by Miss Pickering. Harpers. Tur Untoveo Ong.—A beautiful story by Mrs. Hofland. Harpers. Ecrectic MaGaztne.—March. Leavitt, Trow & Co , 194 Broadway. Campnetu’s Foreign Macazine.— Burgess & Stringer. Tur No Cucrcu, No Bisuor Controversy.—In pamphlet form. Burgess & Stringer. Asutanp Text Boox.—Epitome of Clay’s Princi- ples. Hickman, Baltimore. McCuttoven’s Gazerrer.—Part 9. Harpers. Bracxwoop.—February. Mason & Tuttle, 128 Nassau street. Gopey’s Lapy’s Boox.—March. Christy. Laptes’ Companton.—March. Snowden. Tus Rococo, 1 and 2.—The Poems of Drake, Praed, Keats and Pinckny,in the torm of extra New Mirrors, very choice. ‘orris, Willis & Co. Tue Musica, Atnum—Part I. A very elegant selection of concerted Vocal Pieces for Sophrani voices—edited by Ives. Published by Winchester. New Music.—Atwill has published No. 4 of “Songs of the Sea,” “ Ride o’er the Waves,” and “Wilt thon weep when I am low %” “Mary Jo- sephine’s Waltz” and the ‘‘ Adaline Waltz.” Christman, 404 Pearl street, has published ‘‘ Oh, would I had a girl to love!” “The Boatman’s Dance,” “* Joyful, Sedate.” - Nunn’s, 240 Broadway, has published Mr. aa splendid composition “* The American Republican Grand March,” as performed at the Assembly at the Park Theatre. Also, ‘‘ Beauties of the cele- brated Opera La Jolie Fiile de Gaud.” February. Graham & Latest From Nassau, N. P.—By the James Power, at Baltimore, we have received newspa- d letters to the 10th instant, from which we cull « The Colonial Legi ire was in session, and discussing ‘making provision for insolvent debtors, which ikely to me a | none such having hitherto been in force in the Bahar The Governor, Sir Francis Cockburn, informed the islaturo onthe 7th inst. that finding his health une- I to remaining longer in a tropical climate, he had ask- J obtained permission from Her Majest Govern ment toreturn to England during the coming summer.— He expressed great regard for the colony, and his regret at leaving it, in ull probability, forever. Two hu and fifty pounds had been app ropriated to assist she poor inhabitants on the Out Islands, who were suffering much from the long drought, by which their provision crops had entirely Ritea. Dr. Trew arrived at Nasvau last month from Jamaica, and had entered upon his duties as Archdeacon of the Ba- hamas. This reverend gentleman is highly spoken of for his piety and talents —Phil. U. S. Gaxette, Feb. 94 Amus nts, Cuatnam Crrcus.—To-morrow night is occasion at this house. Levi North takes h well benefit and appeara for the last time in America. He performa in three acts—the Shepherd of the Tyrol, Don Juan, and his celebrated principal act. The Entrees are the Swains and Sweethearts and the Masquerade of Gus- tavus,with the aid of the whole troupe in th Wednesday, Franklin has a complimentar; fit. N. B, Turner and his whole stud are John Smith, the original Jem along Jo: ith, besides, the renowned Otto Motty. The manages determined hat the attractions of the House shall not be suffered to flag or tire in the least, Amertcay Moseom.—This popular establishment continues on in its career of sucet i to eclipse every other place of amusement in the city uperior even to its predeces he ingest ever offered there The bili this week is ric specimens of goods, wares, inventions, &o. is an impor. tant coni ion with business men, who would do well to pay di tion to it. Seeto it, friends, Tria or Gov. Dorr.—An adjow the Supreme Court of Rhode Island ney aan 4 Newport on Monday next. The trial of Mr. Dorr will probably take place on Wednesday or Thuraday, | Aétrissure of the chamber. ion, who wiel precincts of the west-end. His extreme popularity Legitimiste— Scandalous Conduct in the Chambe— Duke de Bordeaux—Molitre—Nodier—Orsay— ee ‘We have had stormy debates in the Chamber of Deputies ; perhaps the stormiest on record since 1833. Big guns, small shot, and more smoke— words, words, words. Recriminations of the le- gitimists, supported by the ultra-liberals, against the conservatives, and vice versa—which, although innocent in themselves, have a very bad moral ef- feet on the present dynasty, who put in motion and countenanced violence, instead of trusting to the power of the will of the people. The debates in answer to the speech of the Throne wasted the energy of the Chamber in party quarrels, and in- jured the aggressors and the aggressed in the eyes of their respective parties. The radical and mod- erate conservative papers blame the importance given to the doings in Belgrave-square, increased through the paragraph of the committee, which was of course opposed by the extreme droite and ad- vanced gauche. M. Bechard was the first who at- tacked it, and committed (the faults which were continued by his friends, in using the word fidelsty with regard to the Duke de Bordeaux. M. Berryer, on whose powers of eloquence the hopes of the legitimists rest—although they use him only tool, and suspect him for the sake of his roturier condition—tailed in producing his customary effect. His definitions of the nature of an oath would not even be countenanced by a pettifogging lawyer. He had the good judgment of perceiving his mis- take; and feeling the weakness of his position turned skilfully round upon Guizot, and taunte him with his unhavey pélerina to Ghent in 1815. Guizot met him manfully, and, although shame- fully treated by the opposition, did not vield. The exciigmneny, (xiao pally of the military members, was disgraceful. Nothing was heard but “ Traitor, transfuge—we spilt our blood at Waterloo, when you went to compliment Louis the Eighteenth.” Guizot, although pale from anger, stood his ground, and called with hia manly and powerful voice— “You may exhaust my strength, but not my cour- age;” and the paragraph was passed, although with the small absolute majority of fourteen votes. Thiers spoke against the entente cordiale, which indeed was only coldly returned in the Queen's address with friendly relations. Peel’s speech is considered little more complimentary by the French press, who are quite bapey nt the adoption of the paragraph relating to the Right of Search. Guizot, interpelled by M. Tellandier on our commercial relations with the United States, acknowledged the onerous conditions of the present tariff, but ex- pressed little hope for a reduction of duties from the present Congress. He alluded likewise to the insolent arrogance of Mexico’s law on the re- tail trade carried on by foreigners, and stated that it is the object of energetic reclamations. But all these. minor considerations disappear in the all- exciting topic of the legitimists, whose principal leaders have sent in their resignations to the Cham- ber, but who will most certainly be reélected. . Ia jeune France has been waiting upon the Count Chateanbriand, to console him for the In the meantime, go- vernment continues to prosecute the loyal journals. The Quotidienne was condemned to a fine of eight thousaud francs and one “3 imprisonment; the Gazette, par défaut, to six thousand francs and two years’ imprisonment, but having ap- aled to the jury, the verdict was annul- led. The radical press wrongly think this a defeat ef government, as there will be ano- ther trial. Salvandy, a high conservative, formerly minister of public instruction under Molé, and em- bassador to Spain, has got a severe reprimand from the king for having voted with the legitimists; he has, therefore, sent in his resignation as embassa- dor of Turin, but it is said that he was prevailed upon to take it back; the ministry being afraid of his following Lamartine’s example and swelling the ranks of the opposition. There is much scan- dal connected with this business. Salvandy, who recently has been created a count by the king, has made some advances to the Faubourg St. Germain, and is courting the young Countess of Miremont, who prevailed upon him to vote in favor of the amendment, for the sake ot substitutiag the word réprouve for fléirit. The fair countess being pre- sent, he voted himself ostensibly into a disgrace. During the presence of the duke in London, the Vendée and Bretagne were in a state of feverish excitement, but which his departure will ne Tne anxiety of government is, therefore, partially relieved, and it congratulates itself for the success of its rwse. The report was spread, that his uncle, the Duke of Be EL was in agony, who was indeed very sick but not dangerously; it turned out that thia report had reference to Prince Albert’s father, who has since died. It is said, that the Pretender, intends making Hanover his residence ; Louis Philippe does not care much about it, and the official organs contradict the rumor, that the French Ambassador has received order to depart for Brunswick. This is confirmed by the presence of King Ernst at the ambassador’s ball. The north- ern courts wish to marty the duke with the Queen of Spain in preference to the Count Trapani of Na- ples, who is too young, being only fifteen years of age and still at college. ‘fhe king would, perhaps, consent to this arrangement, provided he would renounce all his claims on France. Christine is safely delivered of a daughter and is departing for Madrid, with Munos, herhusband. This man is the son of an obscure Swiss tradesman, who after having filled a small post in the old French and papal guard, went to Madrid, where he attracted the attention of the guondam regent, and became the father of a goodly collection of sons and daugh- ters, who will not lack the neces: and super- fluities of life, Christine being again in possession of her pension, independent of her immense private fortune. : . . The dotation bill has been abandoned; it had very little chance of success. The Constitutionnel, Thiers’ organ, is very much dissatisfied at it, be- cause it puts off the downfall of the present mini try, and Thiers’ consequent elevation. The minis- ter of finance has presented the budget, which is very satisfactory. There is an estimated increase of the receipts over the expenditure of one million of francs. ‘The expenses of the navy department are reduced, but greater grants are made for the departments of public werks, instruction and wor- ship. There is, moreover, a reduction of three hundred and fifty millions in the deficiencies of 1840, ’41 and 742. The right of search, the legitimists and the dota- tion being disposed of, the opposition is preparing a fresh campaign against the forts and the railroads, and of course againat the house of Rothschild, who is even more intimate with Dumon than with Leste. Nous verrone. ‘ ‘The inanguration of the fountain erected in hon- or of Moliére took place amidst an immense con course of people : La jeune France, consisting of about three hundred juvenes imberbes called on Bé- ranger, the celebrated song writer, who is living at Passy, and invited him to head their procession — They were joined by several hundreds of commis voyageurs, republicans to the bone, and insulted several inspectors of police. The ringleaders were arrested and sentenced to from five to ten days impri- sonment. This punishment is universally found too lenient, as at every occasion a lot of schoolboys en vacances, may assemble and create disturbances — {tis a pity that men like Lamenais or Lafitte ac cept of such riotous manifestations. A’propos, de Lafitte, I forgot to tell that his brother, Count Charles Lafitte, was expelled from the Chamber, for having acknowledged thathe had promised his constituents an embranchmentfrom the Rouen rail- road, of which he is the director. Death, merciless death, is mowing away at a tre- mendous rate. Last month Casimir Delavigne, and now Charles Nodier, the graceful writer and distin- guished purist, who made such energetic eflorts to jefend the beautiful tongue of Voltaire and Mohiare igainst the encroachments of the romantic school, died at the age of sixty-four, and was yuried in the Pére Lachaise. The ends of the were holden by Victor Hugo, Villemain Lebron, ind Etienne, who pronounced the oraison funébre in the name of the French Academy. He has left a handsome fortune, aiden f been more economi cal than poor Delavigne, whose widow is obliged to live on the pension she got from Government—fil- teen hundred frances from the Minister of the Inte- tior and twelve hundred from the department of public instruction. ‘ His death occasions a third vacancy amongst the Immortals. Who will be the lucky competitors 1— Most likely a lawyer ora politician, who will epeak French like a German. Alas! ghost of Richelle couldst thou see the present list of that institution, which it was thy pride to found! Victor Hugo was obliged to knock three times before he got admit- ted, and Moliére’s glory consists in not having knocked at all. E “ The second Joss, which will put in motion seve- ral ambitious Napoleons, is that of Drouet d’Er- ton, who has only lately heen created a marshal — He was very poor, and left not even money enough to defray the expenses of his funeral. The Cham- ver unanimously granted, therefore, the sum of twelve thousand francs to give him the last honors ina becoming manner, and ordered the attendance of ten thousand soldiers at hig funeral. A pension of three thousand francs fixed upon his daugh- ter. ho will be marsha his place? Several ‘ople think that the choice will fall upon General Bertrand who, by the bye, is gis ill. Another victim of all-destroying time is Cor unt hp Lieutenant-General and father of the king of fa i is sceptre in the aristocratical # late count wasen lover of hus 3 net being able to remain in the exile, in which the re- volution had driven him, he returned to France, be- fore the permission was granted to the e1 ts; thrown in the prison of the Temple, he was indebt- ed for his liberation to the Empress Josephine, at that Tene only Madame de Beauharnais, who ob- tains eter from Lyne OY the rsa ne grante: eon, en- Jered the perial army ‘and ‘stinguished himeelf at the battle of Raab, where the Emperor gave him the cross of the legion of honour, accompanied by we flattering words: ‘ Vous étes ausst beau que ave. i ‘These three persons are really dead, and no mis- take; but Catalani is still alive, and celebrated her resurrection amidst the din of champagne glasses. I told you in my last letter, as you will recollect, that this report wanted confirmation, because thie is the fifth time she has been prematurely killed.— We shall therefore believe in ierdemise when she herself will inform us of it. Nor is her husband, Mr. Valabreque, dead. ‘This is the same individual who forms such a singular contrast to the musical talent of his wife, and who isso much known from his having sent for a carpenter to cut away the legs of the piano-forte when Catalani complained of its being 00 high. Louis Philippe was once really generous, and the Charivari will most likely stop his quizaing the munificence roy The happy mortal upon whom this lot fell, wag Lord Brougham, who was pre- sented by the king with a splendid piece of tapes- try from the manufactory of the Gobelins, known in the whole universe and every where else. It is the celebrated piece of les sangliers, by Snyders, and is valued at fifty thousand franca. This is only the beginning of the splendid presents which will be bestowed upon the pre Albion, as the visit of the Court to England 13 now certain, which will take place not at Brighton, but at London, in the height of the season. Great preparations are there- fore being made at St. Jam rs ‘The salons are now in full activity,with theEnglish embassador at the head, who gave some of the most splendid entertainments on record. The balls and dinner parties are now to be followed by pri- vate theatricals. Charles the Second is the piece spoken of, The Count de Rambuteau, prefect of the Seine, has opened his brilliant reception rooms at, the ho- tel de ville. The different ornaments of massive gold and silver, the heavy draperies and gorgeous furni- ture are truly fabulous. It would be extravagant if all this splendor would be paid out of his own pock- et, but it isso mu: h more atrociousto doit with the money of the people. Every body tries to get admit- ted, just ax at a firat night of an opera. The whole world is represented, sore craeipally America Amongst uyate parties, those of the Duchess De- cazes rank foremost ; they are principally attended by the créme of the nobility. They look rather a little lugubrious, as all the ladies are still in mourn- ing for the King of Holland; but it isa mourning of dresses, not of hearts. The religious excitement has not yet abated ; the war of the clergy against the university is car- ried on with much animosity on both sides. Ab- bé Combalot has published’ a pamphlet, which is considered one of the mort violent tirades against the soi-disant Athéism of that seat of learning.— The dispute was brought before the chamber at the discussion of the paratenk touching the secondary instruction, but of course the whole matter is left in statu quo. Literature is slumbering at present.— Eugene Sue has finished his new novel, for which he refuses the immense sum of two hundred and fifty thousand francs. It is called ‘ Le juif Er- rant,” and will probably appear in April. Poor Milton ! who got only five pounds for his Paradise Lost! The Misteres de Londres, a counterpart to Sue’s work, are simultanegusly published in Lon- jon and Paris. By whom it is translated into French is a mystery. Some say Sue, some say Ja- ain, and others say by Beauvoir. The original ix by Mrs. neeoes it is certain at all events that it will not have the success of Sue's far-famed ‘‘Mys- téres de Paris.” . Another work which has created some interest is a very able account of the present state of Ameri- can industry, and particularly mechanics, by Pous- sin. Railroads, steam engines, water power, mills, &c., are thoroughly analyzed, and on the whole the whole book is entirely favorable to America, and although 1t will net have so general a circulation as the Notes of that broken down concern, whose President Dickens was, (because it fortunately can be classed amongst the pe that were ;) yet it will impast as much knowledge as the other doggre} composition was eminently calculated for the dif- fusion of useless ignorance. Thisis all that can be said about books and literature; as it is not worth while to enter into the quarrels of journalists, as between Jules Janin and Felix Pyat, which open- ed with a challenge, turned into the metamorphosis of an action for libel, and expired in an apology. 1 will rather call the attention of your readers to M. Arago’s report of a new invention by Daguerre, which epables him to take perfect proofs in the in- credible space of a thousandth part of second. Ernst, the violinist, is coming to settle in Paris, having {eft the service of the King of Hanover, who kept him two hours in his anteroom. Thalberg will gratify us with a few concerts pre- vious to his departure for London, and from thence it is said for the United States. Ronconi gave a splendid concert, assisted by Nissen, Barraud, Sal- viand Persiani. The time is not far distant, when the old masters will learn from the voung ones. A Jiminutive young tady,Clémentine Tinnel, pupil of Zimmermann, givesconcerts on the iano forto, and tstonishes even more than Sophia Bohrer did, and Viliiersde Raimbault, a boy of only fourteen years, produced an opera, composed by himself in the ho- tel of Mr. Louvel, the profoundness of which put the great Meyerbeer into an extacy. He isa pupil of Halevy. Would he may inherit the merits of his teacher and avoid hisfaults! wee! The French opera perseveres in its marasm. It cannot find prime donnas and tenors. Pillet isnow in Italy, and tries to engage Franchetti a tenor, who has sold himself to Morelli, for a number f years. He wishes to take hold of Tavanti, the oresent diva, who is soprano mezzo—esoprano and sontralto in one person. Lab ith will not give 1p his Prophet to Duprez, whose voice is nearly zone. It issaid that he has finished a second opera, and ig at present engaged with the composition of a third fer the opening of the royal opera in Berlin. Anna Bolena has been reproduced at the Italian opera, and proves attractive. Lablache has return- »d from Naples and made his rentrée in Don Pas Quale, which is decidedly the best opera Donizetti +ver wrote; it was brought out last year, and hasbeen verformed pay times in five months. It is already translated in all languages. Persiani, the author of {I Fantasma, desired to have an ovation like Doni- zet'i, and sent sixty tickets, each accompanied with 1 bouquet on its last night, but was cruelly disap- vointed by Norma having been substituted with- yut his knowledge. Donizetti is in Vienna, busily sngaged with the composition of Jeanne la Folle tor the imperial theatre. Rachel is engaged for eight nightsin London, and gets thirty thousand francs ; Nelea Henri, daughter of the celebrated'actor, and pupil of the conservatoire, will sires during her ab- sence. Yours, respectfully, B. U. ‘The New Police Establishment. The present force employed as a police, night watch, insurance watch, custom house do. and yatrol, exceed 1400 men. The force contemplated by the new police establishment is under $00. It1 velieved by ‘system and simultaneous action” and combination, these 800 men willdo more than the present force can effect. ; e do not mean to find fault with the present force; they doubtless do all they can with their pre- sent want of system; but a **night-watch,” like soldiers, become doubly useful and efficient by zood drill and good regulations. When the new establishment goes into operation, we must not be too ready to find fault. It will take time, like « vew opera, to make it work well. The London Police act without arms, and are the admiration of the world. Yet it took neartwo years to get into complete operation. In London, amidst darkness: ind fog, you may walk the lanes and alleys of the great metropolis without fear of attack ; ig le women and old men are not aasaulted and beat, or insulted in the streets. We hail the advent ot the new police. Every man who has a family, o nother, or sisterto protect, wish success to the ex- veriment, Honor to the men whe have given usat last a police for our protection. New York will nc longer be the subject of vituperation and abuse to the whole continent. M Mr. Crarces Winer, the violinist, engaged at Robert Winter’s Chemical Paintings, at Brooklyn, No. 165 Fulton street, takes a benefit at that place on Monday evening next, Feb. 26th. Mr. C. W.’e exertion to add, by his superior touches on the vio- lin, tothe highly pleasing, instructive, and moral entertainment the paintings alone yield, have been unlimited. We understand, however, that his en- deavors A og the great number of those who have visited the above exhibition, have been of little or no benefit to him ina pecuniary point of view. He consequently relies on the public, to whose amusement he has so extensively contri- buted, to give him that share of their patronage he is 80 sy deserving of. The beautiful composi- tions of De Berriot he has selected for this occa- sion, in addition to the magnificent specimens of art of his brother, onght to insure hima full and fashionable audience. Let him have a bumper. New Yours Town Exectiovs.—The town elections cer- tainly look well. Oswego, Oneida, Lewis, Montgomery, Broome, Richmond, Sullivan and Chemung shew the elec ion of 42 whigs and 61 locos—a locofoco majority of 19 Last year 31 whigs and 72 locos—a tocofoco majority of at. {n addition, Schoharie, Middleburgh and Cobleskill. in Schoharie county, which last year elected locos, now elect whiga. tie tid thatthe ‘whigs have elected” an pervisora in Schoharie—last year 2 or 3.—Albany Adver- Wiser Feb. 28, City In Police.—Sarvavay.—Nothiny Coroner yesterday worthy of not nce. before the Police or Gas Lighting. To Jags Goupon Bennert, Esq. — Deaz Sr, Having seen an article in your paper, (the New York Herald) of 20th ult. on Gas Pighting and sup- plying the city of New York with Portable Gas, I wish to make a few remarks on the same subject, showing some of the advantages which would ac- crue on the introduction of such an establishment into this city. Having superintended oil gus works in ave this as the result of my expe- rience, and should you think it of benefit tothe public, please give it insertion in your valuable paper and oblige the subscriber. Taving used oil as a substance, from which gas for illumination is easily and cheaply prepared, and been employed in the erection of woree and also in the construction of apparatus for the decomposi- tion of this body, have tully experienced its nu- merous advantages over coals or rosin; it produces the most pure and brilliant flame from the inferior and cheap oils, which could not be used in lamps. ‘The apparatus is much smaller, much simpler, and yet cially effectual with the best coal or Tosin apparatus. The retort is similar to those used in rosin gas establishments, into which the oil is al- lowed to drop by a very ingenious apparatus. The oil is immediately volatalized, and the vapor in traversing the pipes becomes perfectly decomposed ; a m.xture of inflammable gasses which contains a pret portion of ollifiant gas passes off ; it is washed y being passed through a vessel of water, and is then conducted to the gas holder. | f ; The facility and cleanliness with which gas is prepared from oil in the above manner, may be easily conceived is very superior in quality to that of coals or rosin, as it cannot possibly contain sul- phuretted hydrogen or other extraneous substances; it gives a much brighter and denser flame, and it is also much more effectual, i.e. a lesser quality will supply the burner with fuel. These peculiarities are occasioned, in the first place, by the absence of sulphur from oil; also by the gas containing more carbon in solution, as the proportion of light given out by the flame ot @ gaseous compound of carbon and hydrogen, is, in, common circumstances, in proportion to the quantity of carbon present. It is evident that the gas which contains a tipo por- tion of ollifiant gas on supercarburetted hydrogen, those coals or rosin will yield a better or a brighter light on combustior Itis, therefore, necessary, in consequence’ of the abua ce’ of charcoal in solution, to supply the gas when rning with plenty of atmospheric air, for, as there is more combustible matter in a cert olume of oil gas than in an equal volume of coal gas, it of neces have more oxigen for its consumption. The cor , is that less gas must be burnt in a flame of equal size, which will still possess superior brilliancy; that less is necessary for the purpore of illumination, and that less heat will he occasioned. Six cubic feet of coal gas is required to supply an ar- gand burner for one hour, and two or two and a half of oil gas is abundantly sutficient for the seme purpose. One important advant: ained by the circumstance that so smalla quantity of this gas is necessary for burn- ing. is that the works required may be in proportion. ihe very compact state in which the apparatus neces. ary for the decomposition of oil can be placed, the slight degree of attention required, its certainty of action, its cleanliness, and the numereus applications which it ad mite of in the use of ita furnaces for other convenient or economical purposes, render it not only unobjectionable but ueeful in mannfactories orestablishments; and thes: favorable circumstances, not from any inferiority in flame, or inc! expense, but by an improved state of the first and saving in the latter. The economy of obtaining g for the production of light from oil, may be judged the following data :— ‘One gallon of common whale oil will produce ninety cubic feet of gas ; an argand burner requires a cubic foo: and a half of gas per hour; and, consequently, a gallon of oil, when converted into gas, will supply the same burner for sixty hours, ‘The expense of the gas, at a moderate price of oil, will be allowing for coals, Inbor, &c., for producing the gas, three farthings per hour. Now, supposing ten candles to be burning, four to the pound, (two pound and a half.) ‘hey will cost two shillings and eleven pence, of which nctebihi carttlil'iea eoveomedituasele hour; the cost af the tallow light fs then threepence halfpenny per our. If wax candles be employed, the expense of the light is ual to an oil gas burner for one hour. By the same mode of reasoning, allowing the candles to burn ten hours, and taking the priceof the wax candles at four shillings and sixpence per pound,will be about fourteen i ‘The comparative account will, therefore, Cont of an axgand burner supplied with ur, Do. wax candles, . ‘These ealculatio taken nt the usual price of good whale oil, but cheaper oils will answer the purpose nearly as well; and as many of them are often tobe procured, the whole expense be comes materially reduced by. their use. P. S.—Any gentleman feeling an interest in the above. and desirous of farther information, is respectfully invited to call on the subscriber, at his residence, No. 222 West 19th street, N. Y. JOHN ASHBY, Engineer of Gas Works, &c. Highly Important Petition. To THe Howonaaie THE Coston Couxct. oF THE CITY OF The petition of the trece ia the Park respectfull tion of the trees im the Parl re. sents, that your petitioners number about one hundred and vary in age between four and forty years. That your petitioners, though not “ natives” of the land they occu- py, yet from long acquaintance therewith have ome leeply rooted in the soil, and are proud of their position in the vicinity of the City Hall, under the imme: iate pro- tection of “the fathers of the city” ‘Ihe oldest of us stood by and saw the City Hall rise, course by course, un til the edifice was completed. We remember when ‘first it was opened to the public, and some of us can even boast of having flourished under the muyoralty of Clinton — We have again and again been silent spectators of the as semblages of the people in the Park, from the tine when Willett presided, oud they considered the policy of the war of 1812, down to the County meeting of lest fall, and hefore long experience had given us confidence in the stabil ty of the government, we trembled for the safety of our city, when political animosities had excited the feel ings of the people. We have observed the aggressions of party attachments upon the character of our City Coun cils—we have watched the introduction and growth of the principle of removal from office for party’s sake, and have often witnessed with aroused sympathy, the poor, but honest man, who found himself a beggar by the muta tions of party, weeping, as he thought upon the wife and children who would soon be starving around the cold, sparkless family hearth. On gala days the military and civic processions have filed past us, the people have hronged the paths, they have filled the City Hull steps ind windows—squibs and crackers have exploded around us, and chasers or serpents (which we trust you will abolish, as recommended by the Chief Engineer,) have burst our branches—-we have, in our with those who rejoiced, and be- . y day more deeply attached to. the institutions of the land—-we have always been levoted to affording protection and comfort to all, id without belonging to any party, have sought to admi- ister impartially to the hw e whole. ‘The rich man, the judge, the lawyer or the Mayor, slow moving heneath a broiling summer’s sun, pause to wipe with spotless cambric, the sweat drop from their brows the tradesman or the mechanic, boasting no such de- ejand ostentatious appendage, seat theynselves for a nt on the chain that fenc the grass plots, to en joy the breeze beneath our shade: in fine, through life we have been acting upon the cardinal principle of the Republic, treating ull men as equal. mid all this, though we have suffered year by year, we have been unwilling to be heard uttering words of complaint; we have never been applicants to you for re- lief, You have provided that proper manure should be spread upon the soil; and though last year the Common Council by the street contract, had reserved no manure lor public purposes, yet that error hfe tg tly correct- ed by your present honorable body, and we have always trusted to your judgment and public spirit for a proper fostering care. The good feelings of your predecessors and yourown, have been manifested by the appointment of a Snperin- sntendent of Lands and Places, on whom has been imposed he duty of looking to our condition and oyr wants—and reposing confidence in that officer, the personal observe ion ofthe members of tha Common Council has not been Yon cannot have failed, however, to have observed, that yearly in each spring, when we are tbout to rejoice under a genial sun and mild air, and are p ing to don our livery of green,a band of men,headed hy him who should be oue guardian angel and our friend, surrounds each of us in turn.and we are tortured with the reck! beneath whose assaults the growth of the preceding summer is shorn away, and ever. Can this be justice ? Is it right, that we who toil only to furnish a shady wilderne: ho hi ambition, save that of giving ornament and protection, who wish to cheer the heart of him, who, doomed to toil over iron pavements and amid brick walls, can rarely ramble in om fielis or under umbrageous thickets, shonld ruthlessly be deprived of that which alone is our wealth and our happiness? We are sick at heart; our leaves resemble the human beings. By their pores we inhale the air, or imbibe the dews of heaven, and in the sconomy of our system we need their aid as ge yp an ve need the routs which supply our nutriment. We en- treat them that we may be # this season at least, that we may not be mangled in sone idea of fancied improve. ment, but that we may be allowod to increase as nature's laws require, with functions unimpaired, and furnishing ‘tended shade, weari ur leafy honors until the oy lasts of winter shall have shorn us of our green glo- ries; thie granted we shall be heard complaining no more, but softly rnatling in the summer's evening breeze, will ever whisper than! will become us, to our protec- tors and friends. We beg your favorable consideration of this revolution. Resolved, That the Superintendant of Lay and Places be directed not to prune, trim, or in rny manner mutilate the trees in the Parks and public places in this city, until the further direction of the Common Council. nd in duty bound, will ever pray, &e. Signed, on behalf of the Trees th the Park, THE LARGE ELM, Near the south corner of the Hall. Ax Apspuction Case.—On Tuesday last, Charles H. Adolph, the husband of the celebrated humbug, who calle herself a fortune-teller, was arraigned brfore ‘he Municipal Court, Boston, on an indictment charging im with assaulting and sttempting to carry off fc purpose of seduction, a young girl named Amande Gammons The young lady lived in Charles street t appears that she went with a female friend to the ho of the fortune teller, to have her fate told. While there, she was seen and coveted by Adolph, who laid to er ue from the in and carry gs subsequently tempted into Beacon street, by an accom- plice af Adoiph’s, where he was stationed with a vehicle to carry her off. She was rescued by her mother and another person, who were near «! the time, and th tempted abduction frustrated, ws pal ge game ag: rece: are ot ax To G. W. r ‘0 ¥. Bavay, and other Graad Juroze of the GentLEMEN, - You deseive the thanks of every high-minded, honorable man in thiseommunity, for bringing to the notice of the proper authorities, in your pre- sentment as frend into, the enormities that have lately been perpetrated by the wholesale plunder of the widows and orphans in that scandalous bubble “The North American Life and Trust Company,” perpetrated by men who perhaps imagine them- selves without the pale of the law. It now rests with the authorities todo their duty, and accordingly as they act, the public will see whether they are true to their oaths of office or not. Iv is to be hoped that no Grand Jury after this, will close their proceedings without a ‘similar present- ment, until they compel the authorities that are to do justice to an injured public. Humanity. SCARLET AND TYPHUS FEVER, AND SMALL POX.—At the present time these highly infectious mala- dies are making sad ravages in this community. They all begin with langour, lussitude, confusion of ideas, pain in the back, and the calves of the legs ; chills and shiver. ings, alternated by fits of heat ;the thirst is conderable, the sk-n dry, und the patient is much troubled with nau- yea. anxiety, and vomiting. No danger need be appre- hended from these distressing symptoms, provided the Brandreth Pills be freely given. ‘The infectious humor is by these Pills at once removed from the body, and by taking only such dosesas will purge the bowels freel: for afew days, the patient will be restored to better healt then he had before the attack. In general, 4 or 6 pil every night will be sufficient, but if these do not pur freely, more may, with advantage, be given. The cure will be assisted ¢; the patient putting his feet and legs in warm water, when it 1s convenient the warm bath will be highly serviceable. Tea made of catnip, balm, or camomile, will be also of much use ; the fond may be raw oysters, oyster soup, or good meat soup, and two or three oranges may be sucked during the day; the great object however ix to purify the blood to abstract from it those humors which are the cause of disease— this the Brandreth Pilla will do, ard they will do it effec- tually, and without leaving the body debilitatet ; every rank. “All these acute fevers ever require some dose will strenghten the body, not weaxen it. Dr. lin say ev n to bring them to a perfect crisis and solution, \d that even by stools, which must be promoted by art, when nature does not do the business herself. Ot account an ill-timed se lous) about the weakn the body, is of bad consequence; for it ia that whi seems chiefly to make evacuation necessary, which na- ture ever attempts after the humors are fit to be expelled, je not able to accomplish for the most part in these jand I can affirm that I have given a purge when as been so low that itcould hardly be felt, and the debility extreme, yet both one and the other have been restored by it "—The good effect to be derived from the use of Brandreth’s Pills have to be experienceto be fully believed. By their ine use neither the scarlet, the typhus fever, or the smal{ pox, would ever assume their maligant form ‘To appreciat, to the fall extent, the incalculable benefit of Brardreth’s Pills, they must be used while the firat sympt- tome of disease present them . One dose then, end their good effect 1 be felt throughout the attack is pe there Le present day will sey any thing of those dixeates which affect the body, when the blood is pure Such diseases Thave yet #0 see, Hoping that some who read thi- may be benefitted by so dving, I am, sespectfully, the public’s servant, B, BRANDRETH, M. D., 241 Broadway, 274 Bowery, and 199 Hudson street. PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS, for the radical cure of Gonorrhea, Gleet. and all nooupurulent discharges frum the urethra Pills are confidently recommended by the medical faculty this country and Europe, as an infallible edy for thore distressing complaints, and guarantees to cure the most obstinate cases in half the tizie usually occupied py the old treatment. Sold in boxes, $1 each. Office and Consulting Rooms of the College of Medi cine and Pharmacy, 95 Nassau street. W 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.—The Fonte Mixture, prepared b the College of Medicine and vharmacy of the city of New York, wm confidently re commended for all cases of debility produced by secret in dulgence or excess of any kind. It is an invaluable remo dy for impotence, sterility, ar barrenneas (unless depend oe on mal-formation.) jingle bottles $1 each ; cases of halfadozen $5; care- fully packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the Colloge of Medicine and Pharmacy. 96 Nassau street. ‘W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF TEETH MAY BE kept in perfect order, aud a bad set of teeth may be re- stored to e beauty, as well as be preserved from de- cay by the use of thet invaluable dentrifice known as Sherman’s Orris Tooth Paste ; and a bad breath may also be remedied by resorting to Ithis dentifrice, while those who use it may be asured that it contains nothing of a deleterious nature that will either injure the enamel or produce any of the bad consequences which s0 often re- sult from the use of the many trashy compounds which are palmed off upon the community. Dr Custle, the cele- brated dentist, Dr. Elliott. oculist, and many proiessional men of celebrity, speak of it in the highest terms, and re- commend it as decidedly the best article they have ever used, Warehonse 106 Nassau atreet. Agents—110 Broadway ; 10 Astor House ; 227 Hudson st ; 188 Bowery ; 77 East Broadway ; 88 William street ; and 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. ke RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIX- E, for the radical cure of primary or secondary Sy- philis, and all discases arising from an injudicious use of mercury. This powerful alterative is warranted to re. move all impurities from the blood, and effectually eradi- cate all former disease from the system. Sold insingle hotles, $1 each—in cases of half a doxen, $5, carefully packed, and sent to all parts ofthe Union. Office and Consulting Rooms of the College of Medi- cine and Pharmacy, 95 Naswan street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. PRIVATE MEDICAL AID.—The members of he New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, in re- wturning the public thanks for the Uberal support they ave received in their efferte to ‘ suppress quackery.” eto state that their particular attention continues ted to all diseases of a private nuture, and from improvements lately made in the principal hos- vitals of Europe in the treatment of those diseases, the: ‘an confidently offer to persons requiring medical aid ni vantages not to be met with in any institution i she er public or private. The treatment of the sure success in ewry case, an! is at "ern Ceus practice of ruining + an] in most cases leaving 1 disease mach worse than the original. One ef the mem- vers of the College for way years connected with the orincipal hospitals of + urope, attends daily for a ion from 9AM tos BM. 2 " os Terms—Advice and medicine, $6 A dure guaranteed. Imronvaxt to Countav Invattpa.—Persone living in he country and not finding it convenient to attend per- conally, can have forwarded te them a chest containing il medicines requisite to perform a perfect cure by statin their case explicitly, together with all symptoms, time of contraction and treatment received elsewhere, if any ind enclosing $5, post paid, addressed to W. 8, RICHARDSON, Agent. Office and Consulting rooms of the College, $4 Nassau ureet. fig- COMPOUND EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA, Gentian and Sasafeas, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established tor the snppres- sion of quackery, A D 1842. This powerful purifier may. he relied on as possessing all the medicinal properties of the above roots unadulterated by any mineral prepara- tion, and will be found much more efficacious than the mixture sold by drnggists as the Extract of Sareaparilla, for all diseases arising from impurity of the blood or abuse ofmercary, Sold in single bottles at 75 cents each, cases of ball dozen, $3 60; do I dozen, $6, carefully packed and sent to all parts of the Union W. 8 RICHARDSON, Agent. N. B. A liberal discount to agents, Terms cash, office of the college, 96 Nassau st. MONHY MARKET. Saturday, feb. 24—6 P. M Stocks are very firm to-day. Prices do not show mach improvement, but they o.osed very firm. New Jersey ad- vanced 4 per cent; Norwich 2; Illinois 3; Pennsylvania 6's 1; North American Trust 3; Farmers’ Loan }; Harlem de- clined ; Canton }; Long Island, Mohawk and Ohio 6's, closed firm at yesterday's prices. ‘The sales were toa fair extent. Foreign exchange ie very heavy at 109 a 100}. The Into movements in Cottor. causes this change, The shipments already made are sufficient to prevent any improvement on the quotations now current. There has been for some time past considerable speculation in foreign bills. There has been considerable of a cerner got up to sustain prices. Operators could not get the rates up to specie puint. The moment Cotton started forward, the whole arrangement foll through, and speculators leit the business to the regu- lar bill brokers. Cotton would go on board ship more rapidly than it does, were ship owners more regular and steady in their demands for freight. The moment « dis- position is manifested by cotton operators to ship, rates for freight immediately advance, which deters shippers trom sending forward their stocks. This, howe a fair business operation, Ship owners hold the destiny of cotton speculators in their hands, and they make the most of their position. The same course is adopted at all the Southern ports. The harbors of New Orleans and Mo- bile are full of vessels congregated there to take the stocks of cotton to foreign ports. Many of them have laid im port for months waiting cargoes. The season is so far advanced that they must make the most of one cargo, and their object is to obtain the highest rates possible. They have got prices up pretty well, but still demand an advance. Speculators only submit to their terms through stern necessity. The shipments conte- quently have been very limited. The supply must all G0 forward, and the demand of ship owners must eventu- ally be submitted to, whatever they may be. i The bill betore the Legislature of Mary lond for the com- pletion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, is grelually Progressing. It proposes isening $2,000,000 of bon which will probably nett about $1,600,000, as the bonds will not sell for more than s0centson the dollar The completion of this work is of the utmost importance to the peopie of Maryland. The State is involved in debt in consequence of undertaking the work, which it wi bound to pay. As yet the canal produces no revenue. 1" a delay in finishing it more money has been paid out of