The New York Herald Newspaper, March 22, 1844, Page 2

New York, Friday, March 24, 1844. OG Amos Heap, the Agent for the Herald at Charles. ton, 8. C., has removed his office to the more central lo- cation in that city, at the corner of Broad street and East Browiway, nearly oppposite the Post Office. Steamship Caledonia. over this city early this morning. She was sixteen days out yesterday noon, and was therefore fully due at that time. Her day of sailing was on the 5th, and not the 4th, as many here supposed. Full particulars are to be found in aa Exrra Heranp. Tae Muwictrat. Erection —We give in our co- lumns this morning a full report of the general meeting held by the American Republicans last night ia Washington Hall, for the purpose of bring- ing officially before the people of the city, their new candidate for Mayor, James Harper, printer and pubhsher, Cliff street. There was a very great outburst of enthusiasm amongst the natives at their meeting last night; and certainly the appearance which the assembled forces of the party presented on this occasion, exhibited a very remarkable con- trast to that presented on the eve of the election last fall. Then they seemed but a petty faction— now, a fully organized, multitudinous, compact party, fully prepared for the contest, and to all ap- pearance in a very promising condition to “ lick” to their heart’s content all opponents, however lus- ty and full-grown The name of Mr. Harper exci- ted great enthusiasm, and he is certainly abeut the very best man “to run” that the party could have chosen. The whigs bave already placed their candidate, Morris Franklin, before the public at a general meet- ing in National Hall; and we suppose that in a very few days the locofocos will do the same, tor Mr. Coddington, who has been selected by them ; and thus we shall have the three parties regularly con- stituted, in the field, at the approaching spring elec- tion, for the purpose of giving us municipal offi- cers. We have watched with a good deal of interest the movements of the three parties, in order to be enabled to give some opinion as to the probable results of this singular election. But we must confess that great difficulues are in the way, and it is almost impossible to come to any rational conclusion as to the issue of the contest It is very evident, however, that there has been developed a great spirit in this city in favor of manicipal reform. ‘This spirit has been awakened chiefly by the efforts of the natives, but whether they will be able, by the agitation of this subject, to carry a majerity in opposition to the old parties, seems to be a matter of great doubt and great difficulty. Both the old parties have also come out for reform; and though no confidence can be placed in the promises of the old parties, still maay may be led astray by their declarations and positive assurances of giving us needed reform. It will be seen by a notice in our advertising co- lumnas to-day, that the democrats meet at Tam- many Hall to-night, for the purpose of making any quantity of promises of reform. We have no doubt they will be able to make NEW YORK HERALD. for we have called spirits from the vasty deep, News by th bly be. disteibuted | their kind, and so startling in their views, that the | News by this ship will probably be distributed | two parties are circulating them all over the coun- try, each praising its own orator and pronouncing his discourse the best they ever read. So, it seems that we have called these two young men from the vasty deep of political obscurity, and they came at our call. Dr. Bacon’s speech is pub- lished in all the whig papers with tremendous ac- companiment of praise; and, really, there was something to praise in it, although it contained too much Fourieriam and transcendentalism, and deification, and all sorts of stuff of that kind. And then Gansevoort Melville’s reply is published in the Albany Argus, the leading democratic organ of this State, with equally trernendous approbation, Of course, we have thus handed down these iwo young spirits to the admiration of all generations to come. Revo.uTion in Litsrature.—The revolution from the “cheap and nasty” system of literary pub- lication to the elegant and refined, which we isott- ced some weeks ago, is going aheau very rapidly A number of new houses have started in this busi- ness, and great efforts will now be made to supply the country with elegant editions of all the classi eal English writers. First in the field is Morris, Willis & Co., who have been very industrious and successful thus far. Their beautiful republications of choice and rare poetry and standard works in the most elegant walks of literature, are meeting most extensive sale, which indeed they fully de- serve. James Mowatt \ Co, of 174 Broadway, of which concern Epes Sargeant is the principal edi- tor, is another firm engaged in the same line. They are publishing the best works of the modern drami- tists and poetry in general. Another establishment is that created recently by Park Benjamin and an English gentleman named Young, for the pudlica- tion of elegant literature and the importation of English books. Then again, there is Mr. Hewitt, of Broadway, engaged in the issue of a most beau- tiful edition of Shakespeare, illustrated by engra- vings and by notes from the accomplished pen of Gulian C. Verplanck. R. Martin & Co., in John street, importers of elegant illustrated works, also deserve mention as materially aiding in this move- ment for the advancement of literature. These are singular signs and show evidently that the reign of “cheap and nasty” literature is at a loge. It lasted only three or four years, and agood deal of money was made by it. Butit was ruined by excessive competition and mutual depreciation on vhe part of those engaged init. Besides it brought into the field an immense number of read- ers who were soon satiated with novels and trash, and now desire more solid and profitable nutriment We are very much disposed to believe therefore, that the elegant system of literature will be much more permanent and profitable, as it is much more honorable, than the “‘cheap and nasty” system, excellent, and quite unexceptionable promises, Their fulfilment is quite another matter. All, however, as to the result or success of one or other of the parties, is involved in a great deal of mystery; and the only tangible point we can see in the whole matter, is the probability that the great mass of adopted cilizens will possess the entire ba- lance of power. By this we mean that the Irish and German adopted citizens will determine the result of the election according as they incline to one or other of the old parties. The “ natives” cannot, of course, expect a single vote from this quarter, as ene of their chief elements has been op, position to the naturalized citizen. The conse- quence is, that this large class of citizens, number- ing eight, ten, or twelve thousand, will be driven off to the old parties. Now it is very well known that during the last year, a great effort has been made by the whigs to gain over to their side the adopted Trish zens, whilst at the same time, the democrats have been equally busy on the same tack. On the one side we have seen Thurlow Weed, Horace Greeley, Governor Seward, and all the whig leaders, very busy courting and caressing the Irish repealers, pouring blarney of all sorts into their ears about O'Connell, Ireland, and Repeal, and other topics that have nothing whatever to do with our politics. Possibly secret efforts are at this moment made under the influence of the Catholic clergy, that may give Mr. Franklin a majority over Mr. Cod- dington, by bringing the Irish repealers to his aid. But, on the other hand, the democrats have not been idle in the same business, and the probability ig, that they will divide the adopted citizens as far aa they possibly can. Thus it will be seen that the result of the elec- tion is a matter of great uncertainty—that the question of municipal reform is equaily uncertain— and that the probability is, that in consequence o} the third, or ‘‘ native” party, springing up in its pe tuliar position, that they will give the adopted citi- zens more power to decide the election than they have ever yet possessed! We shall see what a few days will bring forth. Avouition Movemeyts.—We perceive from the abolition journals in the interior of this State, tha the efforts of the abolitionists to increase anc strengthen their party at the ensuing election, have not relaxed a single iota, notwithstanding all the sayings of Thurlow Weed and Horace Greeley to the contrary. We happen to receive the aboli- tion organs of Albany and the interior of the State, and we never saw a more vehement spirit expressed in these journals than that at this moment. They are organizing their forces and mustering all their Strength, in order to operate on the next election. In the question of the annexation of Texas, they gladly see the material for new agitation, and thar they will use it to the best advantage we need no assurance, and will undoubtedly create amongst the whig party a very great division on that sub- ject. At the recent spring elections in the interior of the State, the abolition vote has increased tremen- doualy overall previous years. Last year, we be- lieve, they took about 15,000 votes. If theyincrease as they have done recently, we should not be sur prised if 20,000 or 30,000 votes would be taken in this State, These votes, it will be recollected, come from the whig party, and this! loss will exercise a very material influence in the prospects of Mr. Clay in New York and New England. Thus far the abolition movement is dangerous only to the whig interests at the north, but should they increase in the same ratio as for some time back, danger will speedily ensue not only to the south, but eventually to the Union itself. Nominations.—The democrats have renominated Alderman Emmans end Assistant Henry, in the Sixth ; and Assistant Brown, for Alderman of the Eight, and Albert W. Smith for Assistamt. Alder- man Brown has rendered himselt popular, as an Assistant andj President of the Board during the past year, and will poll a full party vote at least. Pe iodine taste Trier Movements.—Tne efforts to catch seven- teen delegates for this city, and the organization of the Tyler party, is very sadulously pursued. But it isa difficult job. The prospect continues gloomy. Up to last night we understand that there was a prospect of catching six, and a small chance of se- curing the seventh. Thus the sport stood at sun- down. Fata Accromnt.—Yesterday morning, James Wolfore man, a native of Sweden,aged 30 years, while loosing the main-topsail, on board the bark Serene, bound to Buenos Ayree, when de- cending, missed his hold and fell to the deck, strikiug on his head, and killing him instantly. His body war conveyed to the dead houre in the Park Ayotuer Ricumonp.—-Dr. Cox of Brooklyn, emulous of the unenviable notoriety of his pugilis- tic brethren, Drs. Potts and Wainwright, has en- tered the field, and gives a lecture at the Taberna- cle to-night, forthe purpose o demonstrating his skill in handling the orthodox spiritual weapons of invective, vituperation and bigotry. Alas! alas! tor poor abused, disgraced Christian charity. Traian OvEra.—The opera of Beatrice di Tenda will be repeated to-night, with the same cast as on Wednesday night. We cannot conceal the fact that a great deal of discontent prevails amongsi those who patronize the Italian opera by the man- agement of Valtellina, in bringing forward such an opera in such a manner. The chief objéction ap- pears to be Signora Majocchi, who is considered unequal to the réle as prima donna, or at least to satisfy those who frequent the opera house. We trust, however, that after to-night or to-morrow night the flurry will be over. Borouese’s Benerir.—The talented and mos: especial favorite of the musical public takes he: benefit on Monday night. She does not need any formal appeals for support. She has alreedy wou our hearts over and over again, and all will be ready to eviace, in the most enthusiastic manner their regard and esteem. A ballet, in which th: Misses Vallee appear, forms part of the evening’: entertainment, and the immortal De Begnis a‘su tppears. Latest prom Trxas.—The New York bring. lates from Galveston, to 7th inst. A note 1: published fron Gen, Murphy, protesting against the us: this name in «upport of the statements that have bee: made, that the U. 5. Senate had ratified a treaty of annex. ‘ion Gen. M. says that, in puint of tac: those statameni ire not true,” and that he did not give them authoricy o confirmation. {t was reported at Galvesion before the New York je: that Capt. Hays had met a party of Mexicans, west of Nueces, and after a short engagement, killed’ and a sd several and took five or six prixoners. ‘The prison: re were sent to the seat of Government at Washington ‘The President has ordered the Treasury to be clesed tu sixty days, and no Exchequer Bills are to be issued tron he Department during this period. Two cabin doors were washed ashore atel: Joseph Island, ‘They ure suyposed to have to the ill fated San Antonio. ‘The amount of revenue from import duties, foes, «tthe Galveston Custom House for the quarter ending January 31, 1843, is $52,147 03. The small pox has made its appearance in Austin county Capt. Hays is organising his companyof mounted rangers it Bexar. The business of bis place has suffered greatly ‘or want of such aforce to protect it against the marauders sn that section. A contract has been made with Gen. vatablishing @ colony on the the Brazos to the Red river Henrique arrived at Gi lhe Houston Democrat have causel a brisk d They sold at 90 cent: nouse for 60 cents. on % Longe Mercer for extending from e the tiements. ‘The easton, brought 136 emigrant 8 the sheriff's sales for tax d for Exchequers at Houston They are taken at the oustom New Yorw Lecrsia —In Assembly, on Tuesday, a bill was reported to amend the act re- Jative to the common schools of Brooklyn ; also, by bill making appropriations to the medical departments of Ge neva College, Albany College ani the University of th ity of New York —Idid on the table. [Appropriates $3000 per annum to New York University, and $1000 per annum o AlNauy aad Geneva Colleges The Militia bill, for Tharaday.— table concurrent resolutions against the annexation of Texas tothe Union. Several bills were ordece! to athird reading Me L Lae cailed for the con- sideration of his resolution, instructing the commitree on constitational reform to report a bill to call a convention. Mr. Seymoun regretted that this resolation was moved vhen the committee of the whole was prepared to take a vote on the amendments which had been #0 long unde 1 ion. With a view of testing the sense of the House, he moved that the resolution be laid onthe table. Mr L. Lire demanded the ayes and noes, Mr. Lins meved an adjourn Mr. Horrmax, Mr. Lee, Mr. Younos and others—No! No! The motion prevailed, and the House adjourned. Jemmy Doyie.—The Boston Times pays the fol- lowing compliment to Jemmy Doyle, the young man who ‘does up” the ages and general express hews for Adams’s Expréss:—He is ever on hand, and prompt in the delivery of his papers and messages. When the Express arrives, he may be seen rishing through the streets and making his way up stairs, with railroad velo. city. He is generally in advance of every thing, while others creep along as though thie was not a great country andasthongh Texas was not going to be admitted into the Union, and as though ¢ i to be Occupied fone ‘he Oregon Territory was not Utica and Scuevectapy Ratinoap.—Arrange- ments have been made to run two tinily, traing of car over this road, commencing on the 20th inst. The cars will leave Utica and Schenectady at the eame hour, viz: at 10 ee p bags tad at 9 o'clock in the eve: ing. cars from the east will arris ing: Pe pat iy Ma ive here at 3A. M, Stenvess 1x Norra Caroutna.—A fatal epidemic is said to be raging at this time in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The Ralvigh Register says, ali accounts concur in getters it wa a fever cf highly malignant character, accompanied with congestion, in some cases of the brain in others of the lungs, liver or howels In some families, it ae Lewes as the con ges. tive scarlet lever, and the number of deaths from the epi temic in the county, since Christmas, 200 to 300, LY Oasvanry.=Mr. Thaddeus Barnes, sity, after attending a sermon by Elder Knapp yesterday afternoon, went into the stove of Mr Luther Fitch in Chapels treet, and speaking of the dixcourse, bad just repeated the text, Return unto they rest, O my soul,” when he suddenly fell upon the floor and instantly expired. Mr. Fitch sayaino breath was perceptible after the fall, Mr, Burnes was a professor of religion and # good member of soaiety.—N. Kiavensddereld Moreh 20, Two Srinits From tue Vasty Deer.—We have exceeded the magical power of Owen Glendower, and | the steamboat J they have answered to our call and come. We re- cently gave full reports of the famous orations or speeches of Dr. Bacon on the part of the whigs, | officer Bowyerand McGrath and Gansevoort Melville on the part of the demo- | crats. And these orations were so excellent of justice by giving notice te the above named officers at the Cireutt Court. Maacu 21.—This Court was further adjourned until 7| this morning’ City Intelligence. Police.—Thursday, March 21. Goovs Tiner.—On Wednesda; hile in the eer peg rns Tad ‘oren sent hs este 0 be for jessrs. Hoyt & Co. of Newburgh. ‘ be ey st ave traced humerous thelts Smith, and persons having lost aid the administration of Common roo Before Judge Inglis. Marcu 21.—The People, $c. v8 Duffy.—Messrs. John McKeon and Robertson for the plaintiff, and Charles O’Conor for the defence, resumed the argument on the jaw points in this case referred to in our report of yester- day, when the care was given to the jury. The jury had not agreed upto the hour of adjournment. Currie V8 Bovis — Stabbing —This was an action to re cover damages for assault ond battery. The parties were engaged in playing at Carroil’s Bowling Saloon, on Sth December last, wien a controversy took place between them, and Currie, the Pet, knocked off the defendant's hat of similar character to ‘sin a similar manner | lower police otfice. Aw Uncraterut Rocvx.—On Turaday last «young fel | low named M ‘Smith, called at the house oi irs, Jane Edgar, 100 Prince street, with whom he was ; and was invited to participate in breaktest that ready. He assented, and soun after Left the hous This provocation induc . course ol the moruiig Mra, Fdgar asceriaiued that «gol | with "whien po eeaces, ee agro a pr watch and seals, valued at $78, had been stolen 110m 6] side Witneeseg Gacred, the plaintif in the ie drawer in the room where they-hai breaktasied, end no other person having been in the room. suspicion {cll upon Smith, Notice was given to the police, and officers Jo- seph and Barber succeeded yesterday in securme the rogue and recovering the watch, which liad been pawned at Bernstein’s in the Bowery, “A silver watch that had been atolen by thi e rogue from Jacob Hurley, 01 No. 7 Mangin street, was also found at Bernstein's,» bere he hu pawned it. | Bowery Pollve OMiceMarch 2ist —Mre Young, | of 187 Washington street, appeared against Anne Johny- | ton, for entermg her house and stealing therefrom a fea- | ther bed. She was quickly pursued and detected in: the | act of burning the bed in her own house, for, which odd step she assigned no reason Warrant granted Mrs Keonedy against Mra. Drummond, for threatening to burn her hohe, and used violence towards her person, and cthorwise acting in adivorderly mavner The eccused ‘Was admitted to bail, end forthwith commenced a state- ment of the uccount per contra, in a reast, volnble ma ner, She admitel Khe bad uxed most violent lan; { and jnsuift ww of threats, because,the complaimant, Mrs. K had said repeatedly that she (\i1s. D) “was any | thing but a lady” ; she asserted her richt to repel such @ fon! aud unfotuded assertion, declaring that no matter whence such @ provocat ie would be met in 9 similar magner, Mra D. ‘euusa tetervima belli, the Al which resembled, in all ite features encral character of squabbles, ant, as ustul, “King hol” was the chief fomenter atthe quarrel, as the evi- weut to show that one of the beluigerents (Currie) had taken over eight glasses of liquor that day ! temperance socivties should look in occasional howling saloons yas many there. Bovis is a Spa istic biticrness in th ti ‘The Spoi withont hisdik—the Haban never without his stilletto. ninnd never moves two doctors were examined to prove the extent of the in- jury, which, providentially, though inflicted in the left breast, did not effet much injury. | ‘The case was adjourned over to this day. Court of Bankruptey. ls hhis Court was to hold a session this day, but in consequence of the illness of Judge Beits, the Court was adjourned by Mr. Morton | if Leap Mix in Uxnnipcr.—We learn that some geatlemen trom New York have commenced dig- ag ore supposed to be lead, on the farm of Mr. Chilor ‘ucker, in the west part of the town of Uxbridge The ore wus first discovered several years since, and speci- mens of it carried to New York to be examined by che. Court to seek proj er & er ane : ee ‘A gentleman, who resides in the immediate -viei- poe eee, tg bnersa ta ree nity, informe us that he hes seen pleces of the ore put into “! = the fire, and that it melted like lead He says it emits a Coroner's Oilice.—Thuriday —Dnowxeo.--A young Landers, a puinter by trade, while en- ng ihe sites of the ship kmily, a pier No jentaliy fell overboard and Was drowned aed remains were recovered sndan inquest hell which resulted in a ideatal drowning ” Buxepine at tie Li ~The Coroner was called to hold an inquest on the buly of Michel Mc a | tive of Ireland, aged 40 vears, whodied suddenly ye day, at the corner of 16th street and 10th avenne, from sudden h@morrhage of the lungs. Verdict accordingly. General Sessions. Before Recorder Tallmadge, tnd Al ee. Maren 21.—Join Jones sigain.—James M. Ssrr Esq,, stated to the court that on the application of coun of Jobn Jones, the button maker, couvicted of an attemp to procure abortion from the person of the Scotch girl Catherine Costello, Justice Bronson bad granted astay of proceeding®. and he therefore moved that the bensh war rant issued forhis apprehension be yecalled and sentence suspended until the final action of the Judge. The Court sented tothe motion, and John Jones can now come forth without fear of apprehension. Trial for Abortion—'Vhe trial of Napoleon Lareux, adame Catherine Guetal, and Madame Catherine Costel- lo, alias Maxwell, for procuring abortion from the person of Zulma Marache, was continued from yesterday. ® was recalled by defence for ‘eross-ex- n which was continued for upwards of an hour ont eliciting any thing of interest to the reader. ‘The prosecution then. jutrodaced the following anon mous letter, the substance ot which was called out in her crossexumination by defence yesterday. Mr. Brapy objected to its’ being introduced, but the Court admitted i “ Mapas Poxs very strong stilphurous smal! while melting.— Worcester (Mass) Spy. man named Jot | gaged in pr » Fast river ac bef Amusements. .CuatHam Circus.—As this house will in two aights be converted into a theatre again, and ge under Mr. Daverna’s management, all those who wish to see the elegant and high toned equestrian and wonderlul perfurmances now exhibiting, will have to attend either to-night er to-morrow night. The entertainments for tl evening are on agrand scale—all the strength of the im. pany appears concentrated in one mighty ex- hibition, which cannot fail to draw down a perfect hurri- cane of applause, Look at the bill, and go to the box of- fice for seats, Tur Amvuirngatre, Bowery.—Circus perform- ances by the finest troupe in the United States, and dramatic entertainments of a superior order ere now ali the rage at the Bowery Amphitheatre. Lust evening Mr. W, G. Jones appeared in“ Columbia’s Son,” a patriotic play written for him by“ Boston Jones.” The house was cathusiastic, both with the sentiments ofthe piece and the acting of Mr, Jones, At the fall of the curtain, the audi- ence calied for Jones before the curtain, and the manager Gnnounced a repetition of the play this evening, The beautiful ect of horsemanship, the “ Sprite of the Silver Shower,”-Mrs. Gossin’s Equestrianism—the grand War Entree—Whittaker’s act, and many others in the circle were ail warmly applauded by a crowded audience. ‘Thr bill for this evening is very rich. The Amphitheatre will soon have to enlarge again. Tue American Museum is thronged every even- ing by the very élite and fashionable, to witnes: the superb performances of the Kentucky Minstrels, and others of the excellent company now engaged there Never did this favorite establishment present stronger at ‘ractions than now, nor never was it enjoying a greater legree of prosperity. ‘This evening there will be the grandest pertormance ever witnessed and every dyspeptic and hypocontriac would do well to resort thither and Inugh away his “blue devils jermen Scoles and —You will he doing an act of kindness and justice by informing Madame Marache, the French washerwomin in your rear building, that her daughter i w th coild, and the sooner she is made acquainted with the circumstance the better for both. FROM A NEIGHBOR, Praue’s Musevm is giving the grandest perform- Feb, Lith, 1843,” ance of th son, and the only wonder is how the man- The letter was superscribed “Madame Ponsot, 343 | ager can give so much for the trifling sum of one shilling. This evening the performance will be the most magnifi cent thing yet een. And then there is the Gypsey Girl, the best Fortune Teller in the City, who may be censult- ed privately at all hours of the day and evening. Broadway Zeus Pavren called by prosecution—I am a widow and sister of Zulma Marache; knows Napoleon Lareux and Madame Guetal; Larcux visited my sister at 90 Leon ard street, at the house of my mother, in Dec ber 1842; on the 2d of April ecame to my mother’s house, and she asked him if he intended to keep his promise goo! and marry my sister Zulma; he said he would not marry her now his brother said he should not; he also told herto mind herown business, as he would do as hi pleased; on the 26th of April, while he was on visit t Madame Guetal, in the same house with my mother, she asked him why he did not marry her; and he gave ver a similar answer; I never said any thing to Madame Guetal, nor she to me, about Zulma’s situation; on the 26th of May, my sister reeeived a letter, which she open- ed and showed to Midame and Monsieur Guetal in my presence; she sail that no personcould know what was in those letters except Napoleon Lareux and herself; they both then said that if the matter was to go into Court, they would swear tal Ado all the injury that they could lo to my sister; Madame Guetal then took several letters, a bottle, and a $5 bill from a bu drawet them to my sister; this is the bottle, and thes tera: when my sister asked for these thin “ Oh, Madame Guetal, give the bottle, and thi the $5;” she Madame Guetal, was much excite Consvancr Manacne, called by prosecation—Mr. Shaler interpreted—I ain the mother of Znlina Maraghe, and am 57 years of age; I know Napoleon Larenx ant Vadume Guetal; Lareux came to sen us for eight months almost every day; he was very kind tous and all our family, but not more particular to one than to another: he always apoke to Zulma which I do oot under stand; I had a conversa: Lareny afer he hed stopped coming to my honse; it was once when he cam Mucu Apo asour Norninc—Tue Prosceretive Spinir or tue Leapers or tHe Native AMERICAN Parry.—The outrageous attack in handbills and in the organ of the Native American party agains! Abraham G, Crasto, is exposed by the following statement + van é Abraham G. Crasto came to this city from Suri. nam, South America, in the year 1803, then aged between five and six years. He came with Davi' G, Crasto and Rachel his wife, as their child, with whom he lived, and by whom he was always re- cognized as their son, and they in turn were alway: treated as his parents. In the time necessary tov ihat purpose, David G. Crasto, the father, was natu- ralized. He supposed, and all who were conver sant with the matter believed, that the son, Abra ham G. Crasto, algo naturalized, and such woulc have been the case, for so is the law, if Abrahan: d_been the son of David. Lt has however beer lately casually stated by Mr. David G. Crasto thay Abraham wagshis nephew, that he had adopted hin. and purposeiy had concealed the fact that he war sot his child 7 Abraham G. Crasto has now been in this coun- ity 41 years—eame here so young that he ha: known no otier country—hus always believed uunself to be the son of David, and that he was lr- she sald jetters, and , " " sally acitizen. He was educated in this city, ant to are Madame Guetal; I asked him why he did not con | ceryed an apprenticeship upon a farm in Westches- 0 my house; he sai} it was not his plewsure to come HY | ter county, witil he arrived ut the wge of 2l years more; he said he had promised to marty Zulma, it was tmne, but then he wanted no more of her; | never knev of any criminal intercourse between my daughter an? Napoleon Larenx Dr Jaen KR. Outros, called by prosecvition--I am « emist; analyzed the’ com‘ents of this bo:te; it con. a ‘solution of iodine; 1 do not think it would hav: sn effect to produce an abortion; [do nat think that any one would give this as a medicine to produce abortion; | ' sed to wit in menst Dr. Joux R. McComp called -T have practised in this for fiftec i have never known petion might as well take after which he returned to the city and follower he business of a grocer, and then became a curt nan. Air. Crasto has performed all the duties required of critizen—he hos served as # juror wad asa private soldie: ta the —hae been appointed to aud performed the ‘ties of the various offices, from Ensign to that of Lien tenant Colonel, which he now holds the people of the 1th ward to various 1 hus held and now holds the office of with great effici i Wirhiu a shert period m bas been stated by Mr. Ds Crasto, that Abraham is not his son; that he is bir ‘w, and was adopted by him immediately after Abra am’s birth $2Upon receiving this information,Abraham smmediately took counsel upon the sobject. Some law told him as he was an adopted child he was nacurall red with his futher. Other lawy ers told him the iaw cont!’ uly apply to aciual children, not to adopted children ~ Under thesefrircumstances Captain Crasto deemed it to be proper for him to obey ,what some thonght the laws of th required, and on the 13th ins tion papers. Because Mr ! under these circ’ ‘tances, he who has been a citizen in fact for 4s years,is abused and vilified by these self-styled ve Americans. Can a party guilty of such sepirit of intolerance be “American?” © Can the pur: spirit of Democracy be confided to their keeping? re water for that purpose. The proseention rested their testimony at this point. Tisouas Wannen, Esq., one of the counsel of Vai Costello, addressed the Court on the ind ctment and urg sn immadiote disposal of the cave and wn acquittal of his nent, on the ground that she was indicted as ‘a syun- ser” when in troth she was a married woman. The s¢- yoint of objection urged wus, that the complainant Marche, was an sccomplice, end therefore her ‘ea\imony cnuid not be accredit dus evi- lence, uless tully corroborated sake T. Brapy, Esq also i persona, which from the evidence pre: cuciun hiad heen made fully manilest to court vouct overruled all the objectious‘of counsel, and hen onlered a recess tatil 5 o'clock Evewina Ss sst0n. Atthe opening of the Court— Tuomas Waaxcn, Mag.,ane of the counsel of Madame Costello, proceeded to open the case for defence, and ata ed that they would show, among other facts, that on the of February last, the day on which the aleged abor- on ig said to have been comm Madame Costello war » Boston and remained there during that day. The first witness called was Danint, Starsox, who was sworn —1 was formerly livery stable keeper in Boston; have known Madame Costello fifteen or twenty veara: she lef Boston about four years ago ; Mra. Ailen, of Newton, is a daughter of Madame Costello ; 1 saw “Madame Costello in Boston about the middle of February ; it was on Sunday the 12th ebruary ; sh st a Horse and sleigh to go to Newton, which is cight or nine miles from Boston ; #he returned aday ortwo after, and took a carriuge on the Jath to go tu the depot for New York ; she dined with me that day, and paid me $2 for the use of the horse and sleigh and for the use of the carriage Crossecamined by Warrive --t have known Madame he min {a JOHN BURDELL, DENTIST.—After leaving the corner of Chambers street and Broadway, last Au (where Chad resided since 1832) | have bad an office 462 Broadway, corner of Franklin street, in the house of my brother, who is also a Dentist. Those of my friends and patrons who Wish to see me, will please be particular, and mention the given name, in order to pre vent confusion, og WHEN THE BLOOD IS IN AN UNSOUND ition, it is as ready for intection as land plowed and harrowed to recvive the allotted grain ‘Those who arr wise will therefore commence the purification of their blood without delay ; and those who are already attacked with sickness should do the same. Ladiee should use Brandreth’s Pills frequently. ‘They will insore them from severe sickness of the stomach,and enerally speaking, entirely prevent it, The Brandreth Pilly arc harmless. ‘They increase the powers of life, they Jo not depress them Females will find them to secure hat state of health which every mother wishes to enjoy 6 ; > ig | in costiveness, xo often prevalent at an interesting period costello about 14 yeure s waen | first know her, her Dam | ie Brandreth Pills are a aafe and effectual reme iy not ; When I first kuew her her name was Mra. Weather: | ,,40l! ut 26 cents per box—at 241 Broadway; 274 Bowery; 1994 [tudson stiee irs, Booth’s, 5 Market street, Broo! lyuj Parker, Newark. wax; [knew Mr. Weatherwax twenty wad aglass blower; after he died, she marr i he ground; it y x Madame Cos- Tam in no business vow ; [broke up my livery bo sinessa on the I8th of last July; one of my young’ mer lrove Madame Costello out to he ahiers, and came back with the sleigh ; this isthe old blotter on’ which the charge to Mra, Muxwell was entered for the use of th sleigh to Newton oo the 1h of February ; Mre, Maxwel ame to ine in December last to look at this blotter. The certificate of the marriage of Wm, Maxwell to Catherine Ames, by Dr. McAuley, in October, 841, was here produced, and admitted by the prosecutio: op IE SEASON FOR COUGHS AND COLDS hus literally come,” and almost every person yous with is more or less troubled, Sherman’s ¢ sid ozenge» aves convenient article to carry in the poc Amay he taken through the day without any interruption from fnvss; and they make quick work, the most severe rough or cold yielding to them in 2tor 30 hours. Is your rest broken at night by a tedious c ? ‘Try Sherman's Cough Lozenges. Have you prin in the breast and side ? Apply one of Shermau’s Poor Man’s Plasters, and ou) word for it, you will find more and quicker relief from Cuances E. Auuen colled—1 reside at West Newton | ‘hese remedies than all the nostrums in the world. They near Boston; Thave known Mrs. Maxwell since 1835; | | Wver fail to cure married her daughter in 1835; she came to my house in{ Ve, Sherman’s warehouse is 106 Nassau street. Agents 27 Hudson street ; 188 Bowery ; 77 East Broadway ; 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn, and 8 State street, Boston. DALLEWV’S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR ie to be foundattheagency, estublithed by Mr. Dalley 67 Walker street; not adruggist’s store, mind, but a per (umery estab'ishment, where a pamphlet can be had gra Newton on Sunday, the 12th of February, 1843, she re- mained there until ‘Tuesday, the 14th; 1 took her to Bos ton on that day with a horge ind sleigh; Lam a farmer and have charge of four farms belonging to my father; 1 keep a memoranda of almost everything, and particularly of persons that call to see. me on came a day or two af along cross-examination as to his memory of ‘is, containing the wonderful cures of burns, scalds, salt DaTHmnixe ALLEN called—[am the wife of Charles E. | rheum, piles, and old sores, performed by Dalley’s won- Allen and daughter of Madame Costeilo; she came to see | Jerful salve. me on Sunday, the 12th of February last; she stayed there until Tuesday, the idth, and then went away; I re- member ‘his because it was Valentine's Day, and {told my mother that if Bennett's paper contained as many Va Tentine’s as the last year, T wished her to send me a paper: { went with her to Boston on Tuesday; Mr, Maxwell came to our house the iene. Evizasety Tirman catled—I lived with Madame Cost Jo in the month of February, 1943, and remamed until May following ; she left for Boston on the Lith of February ; she was gone until the Wednesday following ; I received a Valentine on Tuesday the lth, and when she returned che next day I showed it to her; she brs and threw it in the fire ; my husband ix a grocer, and we reside in Se- cond street ; Valentine day, in general, comes on the 14th hut Valentines sometimes come on other days : I am from Kingston, Ulster county ; | was cook for Madame Costel- lo; | lived with her five or six months, Croseceamined by Progecution-- Madame Costello return- ed from Boston on. Wednesay afternoon about | o'clock ‘ir, Maxwell was home when she arrived, Mavame A. Possor otliod «I reside at 343 Broadway | and nin wife of George Ponsot, the cabinet-maker ; Zula: Alarache lived ina honse at the rear of our dwelling witt her mother; Ire olleet the month of February, 1843, if being Valeatine’s day. { saw Zolma at home abont the middle of that day : ths was sewing ; sho was nt ms houre on the next day ; she seemed very well. 1 January, 1343, Zulma said to me she was" unwell,” and had her "époch,” ig, ae aie of pregnancy at tha: time. ‘The Court then, at 10 o'clogk at night, adjourned to i this morning caus RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIX- TURE—For the permanent cure of primary or secondary Syphilis, and all affections proauces by 05 improper use of mercury. ‘This powerful alterative should be used by all persons ourpeoting a venereal taint in their syste from former disease, It is warranted to remove all impu tities from the blood. Sold, in single hottles, $1 each ; in canus of half dozen, $5, ay ked, and sent to all parts of the Union. Otfive the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, 95 Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. N. B.-A liberal discount to country practitioners and medicine venders. 0G- DR. HUNTER’S RED DROP PUTS ALL COM- petition at defiance. The qualities of this article are dif. forent trom all other medicines used for delicate diseases, Che proof of ite having cured in thousands of cases in the City of New York, gives it each success that we stand now on an eminence from all others, We caution the public te be careful of nestrums, got np every day for the mrpose of ralling them, and of mountebanks taking their woney without doing them any service — If there are any vho doubts of the eigoacy of this medicine, let them call ac the Hnntecian Dispensary, at 3 Divition street, where sertificates of curva can be seen. some of eighteen years tanding, and the most astonishing on record. Price $1 per vial, with fall directions, and warranted to enre or no charge. A letter post pai'i, describing the case and re- mitting one dollar, the medisine will boforwarded aud a ure guarantesd, letter was 1 followi (G- ITALIAN OPER. Rear? — ving sent, at about 10 o’cleck yesterday morning, Majocchi to Signor Palmo :— suinetieves me very much, but I cannot sing; for the rea- son that | orerexetted syed! in singing eenigee aee having recovered entirely from my sore - be eotut of which Tam much worse today, and its impossi- for me ti tinany opera. Adieu. sme towpurservent,, AMALIA MAJOCCHI. We give it publicity for the benefit of those who arein- | teresied. Municipat Reform, 5 Og TRE WILL BE A MEETING AT TAMMANY | HALL this evening, at 7} o'clock, of the Democratic Elec- lors of the City and County of Ngw York, in favor of Municipal Reform, which w: ed by the follow- " lemen— ing gentlemen. MORRIS, ¥. BUTTLER, NDERPOEL, N, ES@., . B BROOKS, ESQ. Santi alan (iG- FIVE HUNDKED DOLLARS REWARD.—The subscriber, in passing from New York to Newark, on Wednesday evening, had his pocket book stolen, contain- ing $2240. There were three One Hundred Dollar Bills on the Butcher’s and Drover’s Bank, New York; $800 was in 90',:20's and 10’ on the ‘Trenton Banking Co., and Farmers’ Bunk of New Jersey (Mount Holly) and afew bills of the Burlington county Bank of Metiord. ‘These tue believed to be ull tens. One $100 bill on the Un Bank of New York. $400 in $30 bills of the Mechan Bauk of Newark. The remainder way in 10% and 20's of different banks im New York city and at the east. ‘The above reward will be paid to any person who will return the money, and no questions asked. Information may beteft with Murk W. Davis, East Newark; at the of: fice of this paper, or ut 41 Cortlandt st. oh CHARLES R. DAVIS. OG A SLIGHT DISTURBANCE OCCURRED AT Croton Hall last night, satticient to call in the aid of the watchmen, arising out of the following circumstances. A party of musicians or singers engaged the Hall of Mr. Smith, the lessee, After getting possession of the room, for which they had not paid in 1ull, they commeuced ope- rations in Mr Smith’s absence, by breaking opeu the pia. no forte, which they hw! nol engaged, or at least not paid ereupon Mr Smith, on his return, interfered, repliced the cover, at which the concert company dis- persed; and the audience evincing thereat much divsati taction—manifesting a disposition to hold Mr. Smith res ponsible for the nou-perlormance and delinquencies of those who engaged the Hall, with whose arrangements he had no connexion or interest. During the disturbance, Mr. Smith or his agent had no opportunity of explaining the misunderstanding. ogc THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR. SAPARILLA, Gentian and Sasafras, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established tor the suppression of quackery. This powerful extract, prepared by scieatific and medical men, will be found in Sinitely superior to the mixture wold by @ruggists as sarsa parilla, who are totally ignorant of the medicinal proper- tgs of ‘the roots from which they make the extract. In all liseases arising from an impure state of the blood, such as scrofula, salt sheum, ulcers, chronic rheumatism, pimples orpustules on the face or body nodes,pains in the bones or joints, and all complaints arising from an improper use of mereury, this extract wili be highly beneficial. Sold i ingle botiles at 75 cents each, cases of half dozen, $3 50 ; lo f dozen, $6, carefully packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the college, 44 Nassau st. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. N.B. A liberal discount ‘to country practitioners and nedicine venders Qt COMSTOCK’S EXTRACT OF SARSAPARIL- LA, from 21 Courtlandt street, for the cure of ° Scrofula, Teter, reurinl Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism, — Cutaneous Diseases Swelling of the Bones, Pimples or Pustules Eruption of the Skin, | Ulcers,Liver aftections, and all diseases arising from an impure state of the blood, expostires and imprudencies in lile, excessive use of mer- cury, Se, Also, Chronic Constitutionol Disorders will be ethedy. Don’t pay $ Title of Sarsaparilla, when Com stock’s can be had at fifty cent per bottle, or $4 per du- zen, 0G- WE ASK ATTENTION TO THE ing names of gentlemen of the highest respe known in this community. Following the seen for what purpose it has been made :— Rev J.A1. Matthews, No. 67 Clinton Place, Doctor McLean, No. 4 Warren street, “Nelsen, No 77 White street, “Harris, No. 1 Stone street, “— Grondin, No. 15 Sixth Avenue. “Freeman, No. 216 East Broadway, A. Bache, Esqr., No. 7 Broadway, L. M. Bull, Esqr , No 206 Broadway. E. H. Watson, Esqr., No. 49 Exchange Place, John Ogden, Esqr., 96 Wall street, John Haggerty, Esqr., No. 55 Chambers street, TL sStepbine Esqr., No. 824 Greenwich street. M Melvin, Esqr., No. 18 Wall street, R. R. Folks, Esqr., No. 69 Pine street. Also, we can refer you to 673 other gentlemen of the first standing in this city, who have tried the great Salve Connel’s Pain Extractor, from 21 Courtlandt street, and find it all that it is recommended to be. ‘This Magical Vain extractor, from 91 Courtlandt stroct will cure any of the following complaints, or no pay will be taken, vi Burns, 8c Runrounds, Rheumatism, FOLLOW. ability well jist will be Exysipelas, Salt Rheum, Piles, re Nipples, ;Chaps, Chafe, Chilblai Sore Eyes & Nipples, Qi@- PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S CELEBRATED ILLS, for the radical cure of Gonorrhea, Gleet, and ell socoptiralent diacharges from the urethra, ‘These pills ire guaranteed to effect a permanent cure in all discases 1 the urethra, in a shorter time than any other remedy ver brought before the public, without tainting the treath, disagreeing with the stomach, or confinement vom business. Pyce $1 per box. Otfice of the College 1 Tharmacy aud Medicine, 99 Nassau street. W. 8 RICHAKDSON, Agent. N.B--A liberal discount to country practitioners and nedicine venders. 0G RHEUMATISM —How important to those who have Rheumatism, Govt, Contracted Cords or Muscles, ir the Indian Vegetable Hlixir and Li ment, which has ne- been known to fail in a single case to cure these com- plaints, At 2t Courtlandt stre age CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.—Th fonie Mixture, prepared by the College of Medicine an’ *harinncy of the city of New York, 1s confidently re ommended for all cates of debility produced by secret in ulgenoe or excess of any kind. It is an invaluable seme ly for impotence, sterility, or barrenness (uuless depend Ag on mal-formation.) Single bottles $1 each ; cases of halfadozen $6; care: fully packed and sgnt to all parts of the Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy Nueaac street W & RICHARDSON Agent N. B.—A liberal discount to country practitioners and medicine venders. POUDRE SUBTILF, FOR ERADICATING SU- perfluous hair from tow torebeads, or any part of the ody. Italian Medicated for curing eruptions, plea: ples, freckles, blotches, rk, rough, discolored skin Piquid Vegetable Rouge imparts a delicate blushing tinge © the complexion,iinmovable by rubbing with a handker- chief or linen cloth. anc dE spague, or Spanish White tor the face, with a variety of other cosmetics—67 Walker street, 1 door from the corner Broadway, \ dan, 2 Milk street, Boston ; 76 Chesnut st Seth 8 Hence, Baltimore ; Gray, Pough- ie; Myers, New Haven; F.C. Ferre, Middletown ; Bull, Hartford , C. Dyer, Providence ; Carleton, Lowell; Coggeshall, New Bedtord ; Mathewson, Norwich ; Ives Salem ; Hodge, Newburyport ; Luther White, Calaii Patten, Portland ; Preston, Portsmouth ; Guild, Bangor ; Guthrie, Albany ; ey, Rochester ; Carswell, Loek- port ; Smith, Palmyra; aud in almost every town and city throughout the U.S. Letters addressed to Dr. F. Fe: tix,Gouraud, N. ¥., must be post-paid. (@- PRIVATE MEDICAL ALD.—The members. of he New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, in returning the public thanks (or the liberal support the; ‘ave received in their eifarte to “ suppress quackery, tog leave to atate that their particular attention continics \ hecdirected to ull diseases of a private nuture, and fron: he great improvements lately wade in the principal hos: ‘tals of Eurupe in the treatinent of those diswases, they ‘an confidently offer to persona reqniring medical aid a antages not te be met with in any institution iu the country, either public or private. ‘The treatment of the College is such as to insure success in every case, and is otally different from that vera Cons practice of ruining the constitation with mercury, and in most cases leaving adieease much worse than the original, One of the mem: bers of the College for nrany years connected with the principal hospitals of # nrope, attends daily tor a consulta. tion from 9 A.M. tos P.M. ‘Terms—Advice and medicine, $9 Acure guaranteed Imvonaant To Courray {nvattos.—Persons living i the country and not finding it convenient to attend per sonally, cin have forwarded to them a chest containing all med! requisite to perform a perfect cure by stating heir case explicitly, together with ull symptoms, time oi sontraction and treatment received elsewhere, if eny and enclosing $5, post paid, addressed to W. 8 RICHARDSON, Agent, Office and Consulting rooms of the College, 95 Nasenu ret 0G OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMRBIA~ it will stop the hair from falling off and cause it grow, kooj ing it from Dandruff or Seurt. Dr. MoNair's \constic oil, a certain cure for Deafness, Hay’s Livament for the Piles, and Cologne Water, quart bottles, 60 centa. All at 21 Courtlandt atreet. MONEY MARKET. Wednesday, March 21—6 F’. M. Stocks are all up today. A better iceling prevaile among the brokers The advance to-dey in one instance reached as high as 3] per cent. Mohawk improved 1 per cent ; Stonington }; Norwich }; Harlem 3}; Ohio 6's 4; Kentucky 1}; Mlinois j, Indiana 1} ; Pennsylvania 3's 1); Long Island } ; Farmer's Trust }; North Ameri, can Trust}; Canton]. The eles were quite large at bothj Boards. The late panic has lost its effect. Of the three failures in the street, caused by the sudden fall in stocks,two were atreet speculators. The brokers of the old Board are still solvent, and the improvement will sustain those that were heavy losera by the decline. ‘The improvernent in stocks tovlay can be traced to the impression made upon some of the 1eading brokers by an influential political leader, who h stand against the annexation of Texas, and who assures all perties that the thing is impossible. Thiv has created A short Jnl! in stock operations, and quotations in conse- quence show anadvance. The result may possibly have a diferent effect from that anticipated. The grand move haa not beon made yet at Washington. So fer, rumor has taken a very decided | been busy, pending on the subject of annexation, may create a great- er pame than any experienced yet, Public opinion is as yet very unsettled on this subject, and it will remain so until the question is more matured at head-quarters. The amount of revenue from impost duties, lees, kc. accruing at the Galveston (Texas) Custom House, for the quarter ending Jan, 31, is as follows: Cash duties. . Permits . Blanks, Tonnage. ... crore a Amount secured in public store 87 Total teens $62,147 13 ‘The report of the Committee of Ways and Means of the City Council of Baltimore recommends that the entire tax of the present year be levied at the rate of 67} cents perhundred dollars. Last year the levy was 78 cents— or 10} cents more. ‘This is an important reduction of the city’s burthens, at the same time that the sum levied will furnish ample provision for meeting promptly the public obligations of every kind. In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the reve- nue bill passed committee, as was anticipated, when the committee rose and reported the same A motion was then made to proceed to thesevond reading and conside- ration of the bill; which was not agreed to, yeas 29, nays 61. The friends of the bill voted against taking it up at this time, because the object of the mover was to refer it back to the Committee of Ways and Means, with instruc, tions to incorporate with it a provision for the sale uf the main line; und it is deemed advisable to let each proposi- tion stand alone upon its own merits. Recetas or tHe Wreters Raicroap For tHe Wexc Enpino Mancu 16, 151,899 ‘¢ a 1944 1843. Passengers. os $4,394 $2,029 Freight, &e + 3,635 2.481 Total... hile se eseccien cls ama $4,510 We have received and shall publish the report of the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, introduc- ing the new tariff act into the House ot Representatives. It is well worth a careful perusal; and the ultras of both parties will find many strong arguments there laid down in favor of a medium policy as regards this important feature in the administration of the government. The principal object the committee have had in view, is auffi- cient revenue. The second has been the adoption of a scale of duties, that would, so far as possible, suit all inte- rests, andensurethe permanency of the act, when once more settled. It isconsidered by a majority of the com- mittee of Ways and Means, that the constitution intend, ed the revenue tocarry on the differeat branches of the government, should be derived exclusively from cus- toms; and their efforts have heen directed to that end in maturing the bill now before Congress. The receipts into the United States Treasury, from public lands, are used to defray current expenses, so far as the amount will go; but, as far as porsible, that resource of the govera- ment jis recommended by the committee to be care- fully husbanded, in the event of external troubles cutting off the receipts from customs. ‘This is a safe and proper conclusion, The only revenue of government in case of war, is the public lands. The views of the com- mittee in relation to the advantages of permanency in all the movements of Congress touching com- mercial matters, cannot but be responded to by all classes and by all parties. It is the adoption of extreme rates of duties that produces the constant demand for change. Either extreme would create the same dissatisfaction. The tariff'act will not rest o1 jafe, solid foundation, until both parties are willing to sacrifice a little prejudice for the good of the whole. The ultras of the free trade and the high protective parties, should svek to discover jsome middle course, each abating a little of their rancour, for a peaceable settlement of this agitated and fluctuating measure. Every interest in the country ixinjured by the constant changes going on in this law. It is impossible for any one to make safe calculations far into futurity. when this question is on the tapis, or even when it is not beyond the reach of political tinkers for a ‘ated time. The commercial classes say, “‘ We are not so particular what policy you adopt in your legisla‘ion on cour affairs, but let us know what we may expect from time to time. We do not care what laws you make, pro- vided we can depend upon their stability. All we ask is to be let’alone.” This is the great stumbling block. In forming a tariffof duties, there are three important things to be considered, to insure its permanency. The first is to meet the wants of government as regards reve- nue. This is the first object of the law. The second is ‘to equalize the scale so as to favor as much as possible all parties, and the third the establishment of a period for it to remain unalterable, It is one of the most difficult laws to perfect ever brought before a legislative body, in con- sequence of the many interests to sustain, and the many prejudices to encounter. To make it just, it must be equal. The committee that presented the proposed bill, reportthat 9 reduction of duties is necessary, in conse- quence of the deficiency in the revenue arising from the present act. ‘They argue that a reduced rate will increase imports, and enlarge the receipts into the Treasury. It is impossible to anticipate any effect upon any particular system, as there are so many things that influence the trade of the country, ndcontrol importations, The con- ion of the domestic affairs of the country generally, and that of the currency ia particular, exert a wondertul influence on our foreign trade, Notwithstanding this established fact, for the purpose of revenue, and for the purpose of soothing all these differences that divide the two parties, it ia necessary to adopt a tariffon @ basis ex- tending equal favors and restrictions to all. Public opi. anion has, within a few years, undergone @ very great change on the subject of protection. Mr. Clay is far more liberal than the party he represeats, in his views on this subject. The annexed extracts, from letters recently written by this distinguished advocate of protection, will give many an excuse for guoging their opinions by but Jt is remarkable,” says Mr. Clay, in a letter written to Mr. Meriwether of Georgia, last October, that “my exertions in Congress (since 1828) have been directed to the reduetion und moderation of tariffs!” In speaking of cue present tani! he remarks should have prelerred that the compromise in all ite parts, iucludmg the home vaiuation, could have been adbered to.” 1 never was in favor of what! regurd as a high tanith” In a letter, writtem about the same time to another Georgian, F. 8. Bronson, who asked for information, Mr. Clay replies "Phe sum and substance of what | conceive to be the true policy of the United States, in respect to a tariff, may be briefly stated. In conformity with the principle an- nounced in the compromise act, I think that whatever re- venue is necessary to an economical and honest adminis- tration of the General Government ought to be derived {rom duties imposed on foreign imports, And I believe that in establishing a tariff of those duties, such @ diserimi- nation ought to be made as will incidently aifurd reasona- ble protection to our national interests. “1 think there is no danger ot a high tariff being ever established ; that of 1824 was eminently deserving that denomination. 1 was not in Congress when it passed, and did aot vote for it, but with its history and with the cir- cumstances which guve birth to it | am weil acquainted. They were highly discreditable to American legislation ; aud 1 pope, for its honor, will never be again repeated. “ My opinion that there 18 no danger hereatter of a high tariff, is tounded on the gratitying Jact that ur muputac- tures have now taken a deep root, In their intancy they needed a greater measure ot protection, but as they grow and advauee, they requice strength and stability, and con- sequenily will acquire Jess protection. bven how, some branches of them are able to maintain in distant markets, successtul compatition with rival foreign manufactures. ‘This oxhibits a vast improvement in the political opin- ions of this gentleman on this subject. If two thirds of the political leaders in the country would come forth as boldly with their present opinions, they would be found tojcorrespond much better than now appears possible, ‘Lhe proposed bill cannot meet the’disapprobation of any man possessing principles similar to those promulgated in the above extracts. When Mr. Clay agreed tothe com. promise act of 1332, and carried it through both branches of Congress, he must have supposed that the average rate of duty at the expiration of that act, would have been suf- cient to produce a revenue for government, large enough to keep it out of debt,and to have afforded all the incidental protection our manufactures might at that period require, Weergae that opinions must have been somewhat similar to what we stated, from the fact that the compro- mise act gradually reduced the duties from a very high rate, tothe lowest average demanded by the most ultra free trade advocates inthe country. Mr. Clay says ho ‘was not in Congress when the present tariff act became a law, which amounts to as much as saying he does not consider bimself responsible for its principal features. In June, 1842, the average duty on dutiable imports was twenty percent. in September of the same year the pre- sent tariff took effect immediately, raising the averege rate of duty to thirty-six per cent, a rise of seventy-five per cent on the former average. The proposed tariff re- duces the average duty to thirty per cent in five months, and to twenty-five per cent in about eighteen months; making a difference of about thirty-three per cent from the formor average ‘These fluctuations and great differ. ences have avery injurious inftaence on trade, and the | woner some system ix agreed upon, regulating trade aul commerce, the better for allparties. There is no reason why this question should be made a political one, There is no eal for party feeling regarding the tariff act, an‘ until it ie taken up with the determination to make its provisions as perfect as possible for the good of the people at large, without reference to sectional feeling, we cannot expect any permanency or stability. Thnexed Give, the duties reduced \to} ad [valorem