The New York Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1844, Page 1

Vol. X., No. 132—Whole No, 3702. Mow Cnen Monsieur Bexnerr “FANNY ELSSLER IN THE UNITED STATES. que la naissance de votre cher fils, je voudrais bien, aussi, Yous exprimer ma symphatte sincere sur votre bonheur, et en vous prient en méme temps d’accepter ce petit Sou- venir de moi, ‘Toujours yetre meilleure amie, FANNY ELSBLER. THE WIKOFF CORRESPONDENCE. [conctupen.] Aston House, August 21. My Dean Bensett :~ I leave town with one sincere i wanted time to come and pay a visi: to a good friend and an amiable lady, a certain Mrs. J. (i. Beonett, ot Hoboken or thereabouts. ‘My best respects and remembrances of Mile Eissler. [have been so overwhelmed as not to have had time to write a letter from Saratoga 1 will send it from Philadelphia. You can edify the town with a droll event, on Monday, that Fanny escaped from the lightning esterday bye hour only She went aboard the “ Ville is Lyon,” first American packet she has scen per in- vitation, and was enchanted with our American satin and rose wood. Who ‘aint? Well, she hurried home to get out of the rain She hadn’t left it an hour betore the lig it ning struck and carried off the gangway she had just jeft. Her attraction is getting stronger than ever, since she brings the lightning down ala Franklin The sailors ex- claimed they had had two unusual visitors, the hghtning and Fanny Elssler, the one from Heaven direct, the other on her way. || add-—wo are off directly. A thousand bere for t pmurhg coc ro i ei tewards ‘a and myself, Kanny set regards, ag Yours way, If. WIKOFF, New York, 9 Juin, 1341. Faites moi le plaisir Waffrir en mon nom cette petite a Madame. ret that | have really {Translation. | My Dean Mr. Bennett :— In a moment of joy at an event so propitious as the birth of your dear son, I am strongly desirous to express to time praying you to accept from me this little Souvenir. For ever, your best friend, FANNY ELSSLER. New York, 9 June, 1841. (here is a French word, rather unmtelligible in the man. uscript) to Madam. Lona’s Hore, Feb. 10, 1843, No doubt you recollect, dear Bennett, this ol resort of you ay a good word for it, that will be appreciated when you come tnis way. It has been fitted up splondid y the arms of every nation represented on colored glass in the windows, &c. Do this some little time alter my letter. 1 hope your wife and family are well. | intend to remuin some months in London, and will write to you oc. cusionally. Have you hvard of Fanny's conduct to mio? d—d bad—nothing can be worse ; and yet it is all for the best. My numerous friends here aro iejoiced 1am sepa- rated from her, and | don’t regret it. I am going it strong in the fashionable line just now—dining ont, balling it, &c, Kc. My kindest regards to Mrs. B. Perhaps! will step over for a little while this summer, Yours truly, Tvuxspay Monsina, Dear Bexnert— 1am off for Philadelphia and commend youto God in my absence. Why did you nut come and see us at the theatre last evening ? { told Mademoiselle and her cousin you were coming, and they accused me of humbugging them, | think [have not told you that besides the bag- age, a trifle, the strongest reason fur not coming to the Aator House, was the fear of encountering that damn’d Marquis, but it seems | was more scared than hurt in thia case When | come back in a few days, I will get you to introduce me to Stetson, and [shall take that opportunity of expressing myself upon the subject ef hia sensible and manly conduct ifs the Jate ‘moral war” I have given I Te , the servant, a list of names of the persons | wish to send the “Herald” to, with the letter of “ Fanny’s visit,” &. Allow meto thank you in advance, for the in- tended publication of this article ; itis admirably drawn up under your direct on, as 1 understand ; it cannot fail todo great service to Mademoiselle, for which | hope you will give her an opportunity of thanking you during my absence. | am anneyed somewhat—you cut out what! wrote of yourself—it is badly enough done to be sure, but there inno other reason for not publishing it, My best respect to Mrs. Bennett. Y gemnteolae 3 iW. Loxvox, “Aj D My Dean Bewwert :— Hata oo Many thanks for your letter. Iwill cheerfully comply with your request of writing to you occasionally—per- haps irequently—but I am again plunged in the vortex of fasnivnable society, and my time is egregiously occu- pied, and, of course, idly wasted, But T dtsire i gloxs myseifover with a fashionable polish after my late irre. gularity with Fanny Elssler. You say, “you thought it Would come to that.” Well, it has come to that. sunny, the stupid, always thought { would marry her. I refused plump on arriving in London. ‘Che quarrel began, and 1 carried it on with vigor, tor | desired earnestly to be set free, She is an amiable, good creature, in many res but there are the strongest reasons, public and privat why [should cut asunder trom her. | Joxrs’ Hornt, Puntapenrans, Nov. 4, 1510, My Dean Bennett,— 1 will send this on by a very worthy, sensible man, Mr. Pratt, Manager of the Chesnut street theatre; he desires strongly to make your aequaintance; he will tell you of the probability of Miss Fanny’ playing with him’ three nights on her way to New Orleans, next weel Stay Task the favor of your publishing the “letter” on Vriday morning next, if it will not coat you a sacrifice to doo I want to have it published here for effects sake, on Saturday next; so that it toni tell on Fanny’s probable engagement next week. | will pay tor it with the great- est pleasure, bu. Lwish to have it ;-ublished not later than that day. I should not say this much, but I desire to insert it ae an advertisement, though not so announced. It is ra- ther too much to ask of your good nature to publish ali that without making a = remuneration. I do not like my friends to suffer losses, great or small, for me—and as I wish the whole letter in, it must crowd out a deal that will pay. Stick it in on Friday morning; I will in- form myself of the cost thereof—a secondary considera- tion—but you will not disappoint me in the ie lication I want to send off a good many in the packet of the 8th. Yours, truly, H. WIKOFF. Have you called on Mademoiselle and her cousin? orare you too busy election week? They expect to see you, will tell you ali again as warmly ani tinue to think and feel kindly tow: garda to Mrs. Bennett and family. P.3.—Am much obliged for printing my letter so cor- rectly—some ot them be more entertaining | hope. Yours, truly, HW, Lono’s Horxn, April 28, 1943. me. My best re- My Dean genie i 1 can’t help writi: ‘ou to thank you for your rd judgment in supprestiog the i idsieyrye eae rorn aus oeiny, and ixconsiderately of Fanny Estes er. I ha¢e regretted it ever since, and winced under the nately your friendly and sensible interposition has pre vented this thoughtlesaness of mine doing me an injury. oe ne of the letter may still be published, with a later late affixes “ Long’s Hotel.” Markwell is a most ...... person, as you will tind when you come this do him any small service in my power. bestowed on Mr Dear Bennert :— Isend you Md'lle Fanny's little speech for to-night, and shall be much obliged for its insertio 5 2 “I never appear before a New York audience without trembling with emotion. It was here the first hand was rained to greet me; it was here the first cheer was given that welcomed me to America. And come when | may, J meet with ever the same friendly faces, the same warm smiles, the same honest enthusiasm. How deeply | am af- fected by these extraordinary proofs of your partiality my heart knows, though my tongue is unuble to tell. But you believe | am grateful for all—do you not ?” Tcau'thelp to say,my deer B——, that } think you wrong to let off entirely that roaring Nichols—in three lines you could demolish him without raising him to the dignity of a contest. write you to-day, but I Jee! inteusely sinpid, ata bull at iady Braye’s till near interrupted by ¥ ay. I shall write per Columbia, though I inight have saved my shilling by sending a let ter per two triends of mine that go to Liverpool for the Great Western—the rich and amiable Mr.Ouver, of Balu. more, and McDonnell, of do. By the bye, did you ever hear of an excelient anecdote ei the father ot my friend —the well known Mr. Oliver, of Baltimore, ‘hen in Europe some years ago, Duke of Wellington, o'clock, and greatly and the subject turned upen wines formed an opinion, shared in by his all Yaukec as he was, that his palate was not uaused tu “true Fulernian.” —“ Very well,” says the Duke, “ what you say of the treatment of Madeira is very true—I quite ugree with you; but we'll see it you can talk as knowing it Puicapeuenta, May 5, 1842. | the uke of belorewthe out of , a My Dear Bennett :-— ty? 8 his most gracious Majes. I see in your paper a card of Mr. Blake's in Simpson's name—don’ be deceived by ils sophistry —all | deste is, what I know you will pursue, a disinterested course in this discussion. Mad’ile Elssler will no doubt answer Mr. Simpson—and I am sure the public will have reason to be satisfied with Mad'lle Elasler’s conduct. Some re- marks will pe made by way of explanation, that will come in for their share of notice in your philosophical essay hereafter—at least, I hope so. Best respects to Mrs. B. and family. pape off jn search of the “divine nectar” alluded to. came, upon it by all the company. Mr Oiiver alone was silent “ Well, sir,” said the Duke, ‘ your opinion—ia not that the best claret youever drank 2" Hes pent ™ responded Mr. Oliver. * Wall, then, I hope you will not be offended nounce it trash.” “ Trash !” echoed the astor and the company stared in amazement. “ Yes, your —downright trash.” “Let me taste it. Why, that the wine,” and the Duke called the butler, who, discovered, had put vin ordinaire on the table for the rich beverage the Duke meant guests to have partaken ot. He apuiogised to them, though greatly amused confusion; and looking at the blunt American,said—"I ad mit your correct judgment, aud like you better for its ed, pike, My Dear Bessetr— 1 hope you are better this morning. Iu case you say anything of Fanny, here is an item or s0. They say Fanny’s gains are great—but her expenditure is equally lideral, notto say ey es has got through in the last six weeks, $10,000. She made $5WO0 by her last en ; , plain avowal.” ‘This is perfectly true, and you may put ement—consequently, by the Simpson calculation, she | fein the hg ma p fost 5000 by hat etfaie, clooé she hes spent 9000 she didn't | Nein S eaqnes red £3, Ned eel I the Anglish make —by way of encouraging domestic manulactures, she has bought two fine fancy hits of blood, anda New York built carriage, set up a mantua maker, made herself popu lar with the firemen, (the next eagine Ce to be Fanny Elseler,) bad a * fight” with Simpson, and given away in A ““worka” this time in New York, $1500. Eight people go off irom here in the “ Rapid,” under Field Marshal Charles—the rest, headed by the Marechale Fanny, in the “ Louisa” frum Philadelphia—both vest start the same day Look out for a race. Yours truly, H WIKOFF. Mad'lle Fanny and cousin send their parting respects to you and Mra. Bennett. Astor House, Jan 9. print My kindest regards te Mra. B and family. Yours, truly, H.W. Loxa's Hore, Aug. ad, (1843.] My Dear Beyer > In writing of Fanny Elasler, 1 would be greatly obliged if yon would state incidentally the facts 1 will add on the subject of her American acquisitions, and will refer you for their confirmation to her lawyer here, T. Brooksbank. Esq, Grey’s Inn, or her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gute, of Upper Eccleston street, or her lawyer in Philadelphia W. BY Reed, Faq. Most of her gains in the United States above her personal expenditure, and the considerable sums remitted to her family in Europe, were invested in the best State stocks, in her own name, and aubject, of course, to no other control than herown. During her stay in'tho United States, she had three different agents — Mr Belmont, then J. Duer, Esq a d lastly, Messrs Hen- drickson & Clarkson, of Philadelphia On leaving the country, she left with the latter a simp'e power of attor- ney to collect dividends, but no powers whatever for sale or trangf-r. Bhe also left a certain sum of $10,000 or $15,000 to invest in mortgages. Some irregular conduct on the part of Mr. Clarkson, one of tho aforesaid agents, as to rese ba, in icy Jed to the interference of W B. Reed, Esq, of Philadelphia, M’lle. Elasior's lawyer, and a bond, wih security, was given by Mr. Hendrickson, the partner of Mr. C , forthe payment of all balances due. ‘This ia the plain story, and all the scandalous rumors ech sginy the honor and disinterestednesa of the gentle- man who officiated as M’lle. {that is Wikoff] in America are thus proved uniounded and most undeserved. Joxes’ Mors, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1849, My Dean Bennetr :— the war is renewed—it is now stated that Mr yn sent over, and that a message was returned that be given, and that none wassent This is entirely false; here are the circumstances: Mr. Blake sent a noie to say the proposition in the Herald was ac- cepted. when and where could the arrangement be decided on, verbal answer was returned imm jiately that Mdlle Elasler would be happy to sce Mr. Blake for that object at 6 o'clock the same evening at the Hotel; 6 o'clock came, but no Blake, who is glad, doubtless, of any pretext to do the poor mechanics out of their just debts; let him pay them their salaries, the condition demanded, and Mdile. Elasler will make good her word She is not agoing to run awuy from the country, and when she returns to New York in the spring, she will meet her engagement without fliuch- reports, we may say that they are known to have ori ginated from a most despicable source; (these reports first appeared in the Courier des Etats Unis) and we know not whether most to wonder this common libeller, or the low motives that prompted these gross attacks upon an innocent and inoffending gentleman. More of this anon. ing. fis odd, as this attack came from the Express and Au- rora, that you, knowing the facts, did not throw a line of denial at them. | fear irom ayes are still confined to the house, but I hope not bad. We leave on Friday morn- ing a, vessel is a bijou, and all parties are delighted with her. May [ ask you to observe the para; h in the Phila. delphia papers about Mdlle E—., it frstther amusin, she has been elected a member of the Temperance Soc ty here, and she has asked for a book, with the authority of the society, to make collections of her friends for the of the cause. She has done this in Paris frequently tor the poor. T hope to et Friday’s Herald to take to rea with us — Best regards to Mrs. Bennett and family ; the ladies de- aire their kind regards. Tru 4 yours, H. WIFOFF. ‘hquake” vibrated eluce—he gave me a hocking fellow. Havana, Feb. 16, 1941, be Uae Bexyert vu aad 4 It gives me gre: asure to address you again, remind- ing of other times, and devilish pleasant ones too, both at Paris andyNew York. 1 am going to write you'a later sbout Fanny Elsslerin Havana—a very prolific snbject in my hands, that are swelling to bursting with details of her triumph here—but I give you the privilege that I fear not the abuse of,to alter or change it anyway you please,for the better. But there is one thing I wish fo ask of you, that is, the publication of it, and of any othera from here oc elsewhere I may send you, always considering them as advertisements. | will not allow your good nature to cost, you any thing hereafter. If 1 press out valuable matter i will pay for it cheerfully, but ] want my stuff published Jn the “Herald,” | find in Paris, London and Stockholm, even is read to get news of Fanny Elesler, and your pts here are carefully preserved that spoke of her the just summer. [ think you said “she wasthe great feature of the (ime in this country,"and was chronicled according. ly. Your paper, in Europe, is regarded, I find, by all her letters and mine, as her official organ, and it would ples you to hear what hands have written, “Herald, New Yor! Besides your journal has the largest American circu Jation; and therefore publish, which I shall insist, rega advertisements. In neglecting my letter from Has the ‘ smart shock. My Dean Bexsett :— In the greatest possible haste I send yon a ling of ac. knowledgement, for the really delightfully amusing arti. cle you have made, yesterday, of Fanny and her adven. tures. fers It is a mont agreeable souvenir, 'forjas we embark pori- tively this morning in the beautiful barque Louisa—a ves- sel of some 300 tons, and unsurpassed for beauty and con venience of accommpodation—her cabin inlaid With rose. wood, and supplied with every comfort of land and sea, ‘The owner would like to see you and Mrs. B. aboard, and certainly you could not finda better vessel, or a better welcome. i ou gave credit to some d——d ne Malle. peaeys who is improving in health, sends her jer’a petticoats being made larger— parting respects, both to you and your wife and family— rred—all fudge ; but the Herald said #0, and J my beat regards also. I Will not forget a box of prime Havana Your's, truly, Jonns’ Hover, Jan. 15, 1849, " nA WIKOFF. Havana, Mareh 2, 1842. hate to see the Herald's veracity ever doubted or denied ‘ DeanB.—I wish to send to the best commercial medium in the country some useful information of the state of trade here,butwho,the most Ups raat write of money mar. kets, sugar exports, and tobacco sales,when we are att is Mr Dean Besser :— moment all ao dreadfully uffering 5 nd from wi ii , ou? same complaint that afflicted you North- Pm wt bene ge Harry pet two minutes to write— Zonuee 40 4 ently the last summer—the Eleeler fever. morning, and I not knowing ft ei poe Of at 7 in the | tat has m ted itself here with all the well known five mi ; bi have only to say that send you some fragrant foots that Fanny and [both have remembered your puffs ina double sense, and she and Tam both wlad to uckhowledge your ability in this, | hope, acceptable way. 1 have heen careful to get better than are to be met with every day in Havana, for I have got them of a friend whe is a conven, sour, and has had them on hand for several months, Levy hear'of your opinion when I see you. . I have got news for you of one sort or anothe: defer pid ad it till Thureday next, per ¢ harteton ae haps it will reach you first. “My kind regards to Mrv’ B and family Before I leave Havana, I will send her some. thing she will like very much, or our tastes will di Mile. Fanny and cousin desire their kindest regards. to you and Mrs. B. Yours truly, sympto 1 spasmodic, giddiness, pain in the heart, vio- lint clapping of the hands, &e, &c, and as might have Deen expected in our febrile country, these diagnostics are all more thoroug! ped,ard have spread among all classes of people and things—the birds of the air, the flow- vrs of the field, have been in turn affected ; nothing has escaped the wide-spread malady. Mi be Apenes what snot strange, we are happy under the infliction, and in- stead of growing weary of the visitation, we ere crying cutfor a continuance of it, Yes, it is positively trae, that after assertions, denials, and doubts, she is here Fanny }lssler, the ~, what shall [call her; all terms have been exhansted on her. Were it not for politeness and reapect due to so extraordinary a creature, | should borrow Othello’s phrase of a fair d——I, for she has played it to , | @1oddd with every body, every where, every how I htye favoiced 1000 segars for yon «Wings hy Bennett don't yon ‘suspect something” You are #0 don't forget to send after them, pe U ~|} confounded quick in your divinations that the thought | tonst have Alted by you; but if she is human, she eur. Dans un moment de joie pour un evenement si heureux you my sincere sympathy in your happineus, at the same Do me the pleasure of presenting in my name this little about this some day. My old regard for yon flares up truly as ever, and I hope you con- publication of the letter comments that might have been made upen it. But fortu- I would like to have published the notice I took in it of 3; and lam glad to He was greatly flattered at the judicious praise you his houses, and begs through me to make his warmest acknowledgments. lum worry not to be able te having been he was dining one day with the From thesensible remarks of Mr. Oliver, the Duke soon noble company, that of claret, I think 1 have some that you never tasted The noble convives all smacked their lips, as the butler and the strongest eulogiums were pronounced “Shull I give my true “Gortainty, sir.” 1 pro- not as t their E%s friend and adviser In connection with these vile the ungrateful conduct of NEW YORK, SATURDAY. MORNING, MAY Il, 1844. passes all preconceived notions of humanity in this part of the world. Now for detail, ..... . Mille Elssler arrived in Havana per stage from Charleston, the 1th of January Almost immediately before she haa time to send out a single letter, she was called on by Don Francisco Marti, the manager and owner of one of the most beauti- ful theatres in the world, Teatro Tacon of Havane, | must give you in another letter some particulars of thia remark- able pernanage; who began his career as a villianous fish- monger, but bronght his fish to the right market, for his roperty exceeds $200000, and every day increas- ing. He is universally known as shrewd and cunnin even among Catalans ; and he is most usefully aided and abetted by one of the most accomplished intrigants of Madrid, and they are a caution to any one. Well, poor Fanny was immédiately set upon by tees theatrical vul- tures, who made sure of their prey ; but to their astonish. ment, Sey found resistance, and of the right sort, too; for instead of yielding to their well designed schemes, she boldly dictated terms to them; $1000 for herself per night, $300 ‘per week for her troupe, a clear hall bencfit for her dancer, and a whole one for produced her near $10,000. Don Marti exclaimed, expos tulated, entreated, and menaced—and, though backed by the interest of the Capitan Generat, the nobility, and the press, he was obliged to yield, for the resolute Fanny raised her flag and fire) her last gun in a threat to leave instantly for New Orleans, This put negociations tu the “windy side,” and the engagement was made and opened on the 23d of January, The ‘eatro Tacon” is immense- ly large, containing more than three thonsand persons, and admirably propornoned. ‘The moststriking featu are the fronts of three of the principal tiers of bex: which, instead of wooden the victims of the riot, is to be buried this afternoon in Kensington. It is said the Native Americans will attend his tuneral in large official bodies. If this report be true, it may lead to serious difticulty, and should call for the protection of a strong at- tending armed force. , Ae. LATEST FROM PHILADELPHIA. Comparative Tranquillity of the City. We have just received accounts of the fourth day’s proceedings in Philadelphia. It appears that the rioters have exhausted them- selves, and the muliitude are more quiet. Piniavevruta, May 9. Halt past ten, P. M. 1 have just arrived, after a rapid ran, interrupted at intervals at the dillerent towns along the road,with eager inquiries as to the state of feeling in New- York. It was somewhatamusing to hear the diffe rent order of the various rumors which we recei- ved in exchange, each approaching more near to the truth as we advanced to the scene of opera- tions. What struck me most forcibly upon my first entering the city, was the remarkable quiet which pervaded it; but it was not the quiet of serenity.— Banda of policemen, both volunteer and regular, were patroling the streets, or posted in detachments ut the corners, wearing on their hats white badges, [From our Carresponient.) Pariapenenia, May 10, 12 o'clock, M All yet remains quiet. The military, however, | are moving about in small detachments. Business, which has been alinost entirely suspended within the last four days, is now by degrees resum nd we may hope, if the present quiet last throughout the day and night, that the tumult and outbreak will be at an end. ‘The Irish are completely sub- d gone along the street with downeast and evasiv eyes, that they were endeavoring, but with a very bad grace, to pass for Native Americans. I stood in front of the unfortunate edifice of St. Augustine’s again this morning, and observ: Irishmen as they passed. Seme would pause at itfor a moment, and then walk on, with com- pressed lips, clenched fists, and a threatening shake elf, which has just some look panels are enclosed by pret soeikai die e Police,” * P ; iron railings, neatly painted, through which ae inscribe Peace Police,” and some of them | o¢ their heads; others merely cast a sullen glance white dresses of the Rates, g g the highest and gayest | carrying swords and other weapons. Here and askance, and contented themselves witha muttered possible effect to thehouse, ‘The first night was a queer one—it is unnecessary to say the crowd expectation, painfully, intende, till the enrta vealed the “s there asoldier might be seen passing by en his way to join his station; and occasionally a band ot arm- ed horsemen or staff officers would dash along the With three of the temples of their sta insnited, evir execration. revered religion despoiled, their pri and themselves burnt from their homes, the: rising, re- ylphide” Butto her astonishment, instead of a welcomo in the American fashion, not a head moved, | street, startling the stillness of the night for] Gently feel that they have a deep and dreadful ven- nor a@ tongue stirred—eyes glistencd and mugcies worked, | several moments by the clatter of their geance to achieve. The Americans, too, with the hut silence profound, prevaited. ‘The ballet went on, and | horses hools. — But beyond this _ there | Fecollection of the original ontrageous interference Fanny too, in a most extraordinary way, for, aa if pro- vokad by the nonchalance of the Habaneros, she display- edagrace beyond the reach of art. But all to no pur- pose, for, excepting of a few loud bursts of hearty ap- planse, the mass remained frigidly cold and apathetic. It was explained to Funny, to her reason, but not to her tisfaction. She was not to be discouraged, she said, by this provoking dullness—the enlightened enthusiasm of America was too fresh in her recollection, and consoled her ; but she vowed ay ea jainst the “Habanero: and Heaven knows she has had it amply. ‘The secret of is scarcely a noize to be heard, and the conversation of the guard and patrol is carried on ina suppressed tone, which denotes its earnestness and moment. After securing my rooms, | sallied out to visit the city with acloser scrutiny, and dropping in the City Hotel on my way up town, fell in with a commit- tee of the New York American Republicans, head- ed by Job Haskell, who had comeon int me train with myself, for the purpose of inquiring into the state of Young America’s affairs here, and with their dearest rights while assembled peaceably together, and the murderous slanghter of their brethren in the streets, feel that their score of sat- isfaction is but halt accomplished. These elements of outrage still exist in the bosoms of the violent and ill-advised of either party, smouldering but not dead. An imprudent relaxation from the present state of military vigitance might inflame them all anew, and end in a scene of horror to which the But as I said before, . ' ‘ : ? + insignificant. wane oak Er rigidity among these children ofthe aun, | making an official report thereon. From the City former would uititnon er iievalanresiacein een Ol i y¥ p “4 -j £1 LJ . . ‘. fended ‘what a "ballet" wort and then Lefore ‘ail ane | Hotel { went into Fourth street, to see the remains | favo? of order and quiet, because it is the intention of the Catholic church of St. Augustine. ‘The destruction of this editice has been cem- plete. But four walls of blackened and crumbling masonry stand as a relic of the former pile. Nota soul is near itnow. Last night a mob of savage and infuriated thousands swarmed to its de- struction. ‘The scene is one of utter desolation! The very grave yard had been despoiled, and ragged aperture in the id wall now yawns where the former gates erewhile shut out the sacriligious foct from intrusion on the dead. While I stood gazing at the scene, a dog straggled out of the ruins, and after regarding me a moment from the centre door, skulked slowly away. A methodist chapel, nearly opposite this scene of devastation. of the authorities to maintain their present military force, or rather the force of last night; but if that should be reduced, and a degree of vigilance re- laxed, the condition of things would be materially altered. I have been in all quarters of the city. The churches are all guarded by detachments trom the volunteer companies. The Lancaster Fencibles are at this moment relieving guard on the Cathe- dral of St. John’s, and the Harrisburg Guards are marching out of Girard’s Bank on a similar purpose to a different part of the ae ¥ k I have justreturned from Kensington. The burnt district presents a scene of mournful devastation. At present I have no time to describe it, but will “buillarina dave Tossed their attention—absorbed all their faculties— ained their wonder-stricken senses; rapt up in their fancies, they gazed Intently on; curiosity glanced out of one eye, ax tonishment blazed in the other— they were stupificd, tor= pitied, Elssier-ified, and, poor devils, if they forgot to ap- plaud, it was excusable under the circumstances. ‘The econd night the spell gave way, and down caine thunder. ing cataracts of upplatise, till Fanny trembled under it with emotion ; other demonstrations in the Spanish style were soon forthcoming with succeeding nights—fowers in orm fulls were strewn ut her fect—doves with wreaths were circling about her head— verses the most inpassion- ed, and of every color, came fluttering down from the up- per boxes, Que night a splendid silver medal surmounted yy a coronet and gracefully inscribed, was thrown on the tage. KF it th i i ave N ; f Rattine lente siemcntionas ‘Okeat Uaroet tein stands, in “striking contrast, — serene | and | return there this afternoon to witness the funeral of incidents of her engagement, was her dancing the Cache | Uaseathed. | On rounding the corner, L met a proceeding in which much in- young Hammett terest will doubtless be shown by the numbers of sympathizers, as he was one of the principal lead- ers of the fight on the part of the Americans. Yours in haste, Ww a body of the U.S. sailors arrived with boarding pikes, muskets and knives, under the charge of midshipman. ‘They were a portion of a hundred men who have been detailed from the Princeton man-of-war. I next went into the upper part of the cha—the third night the cry was universal and deafening, Fanny came forward with an interpreter, who read her reply to the effect, “Tht she came toa Spanish country determined not to ask their favor by* attempting to per- sonate their national dance, yet ifthey persisted, shewould ne Hiren ine na comencet and “dence with ae city to 13th street, in which is situated the Ree Incidents, Particulars, &c. .' ince quite Pos "; a ii y intoxicated them with delight—she Tetived th dren Totthe | Ot st. John’s. Across the entrance of this street, [From the Philadelpaia tapers, May 10] in Market street, I found a large body of militar stationed, under the command of General Cadwal- lader, who protected the street against all passage or admission. There were several superior officer on the ground, one of whom, when my acquaintin, him with the fact that I was desirous of Jearning all the particulars of the true state of affairs in the city for the use of the New York Herald, very readily gave me all the information in his power. ‘No serious outbreak had occurred since the previous night, and things now promised fair for a speedy return te peace and security. A report had been brought in that a young man named Haven, a member of one of the first families inthe city had been shot down in Sixth street near Poplar, from u house, while he was passing quietly along. He died iu about five minutes afterwards. There was vo mob or tumulgof any kind near the place at the time, and the act sppéared to be a mere Wanton one of murder. Where the troops then stood, a mob pro- ceeding up Thirteenth street, at about 9 o'clock, howard the Cathedral, approached them with an evidently hostile intenuon. They were composed prin: ipally of firemen. General Cadwallader or- dered them to disperse, which command not being obeyed, he read the riot act and ordered a charge of bayonets. This had the desired eflect, and the elements of the threatened storm scattered in every i Fifteen men had been arrested and ‘o the arsenal for riotous conduct, two of whom had bottles of inflammable fluid in then pockets; heing either spirits of turpentine or cam- phine.” He assured me that all was quiet in Ken- sington, a large military force being stationed there, and a numerous detachment of Unitea States troops, from Fort Mifilin, being in pos. session of the Frankfert arsenal, which had been threatened by the Irish. It now being near one o’clock, and Kensington being about three miles away, there being, moreover, no conveyance but by the feat, and no body guard but my lead pencil [concluded that Kensington could take care of self fur the night. J Monees into several houses on my way to my hotel, and found the universal opin ton to be, that the quiet of the city was now se- cure; that the energetic measures which had been adopted by the Governor, now chief in command, the city being nnder martial Jaw, had effectually stifled for the time all disposition for turbulence. Our city, yesterday, was full of rumors and re- ports. At one time, one church was said to be on fire; at another moment, another. It was stated with great confidence, once, that the rioters had taken possession of the United States Arsenal, near Fraukio d, but this was not true. At sun-down, all was quiet in the city. A few demonstrations had been made in front of ene or two churches, but the positive assurances of the military officers, that they would shoot dowp any man who should at- tempt to renew ihe crimes of the evening previous, served to keep order. We trust that tranquillity 1s restored—if so, we doubt not that it will be perma- nent. When we feel that such is the case, indeed, we shall endeavor to look back upon the evenis ot the week ; and by showing some of the causes that operated to produce the deplorable state which dis- graced our city and county, we shall aid to ereet + beacon along a dangerous channel, that may serve to prevent future shipwreck of public and private investment, and of municipal character. Meun- time we will not allow a day to pass, until quiet shall have been established, without 4 renewal of our expressions ef abhorrence at the murderous at- tacks on the public meeting on Menday and Tucs- aay, and the abominable violences and oucage that follow those wrongs, and the means employed to increase the public calamity, by extending the ravages of the lawless mob. In Kensington, the excitement was by no means Cachucha, though not announced in the bille—the great est excitement prevailed in the house—the Cachucha dance and all pretenders to it were discussed with the reatest earnestness In twenty minutes Elusler came forward i the gay costume of Andalusia, glittering with diamonds. What ashout went upthen She danced, and their Spanish blood took fire—they uttered all sorta of cries, and threw themselves about Tine half mad—an un- usual thing fullowed—by law, nothing can be repeated in the theatre in the absence of the ade, who presides aver the spectacle of the evening—and he, out of sympa thy for Eissler, to save her the fatigue of repetition, re- tire’ immediately from his box, though every mouth bel- lowed outto stay, and for the first time in’ Havana, the curtain went up without his order, andthe Cachucha w! repeated. Mlle has been greatly popular in the most cherché nobil She was most hospita bly entertained at the princely mansion of the Marquis D'Arcos,whose enormous wealth rates at $300,Q00 je num, and the refined taste of his bewutilui wife. giv his position here a brilliancy that no one vies with, or putes, save, perhaps, the Count Penalvo, one of the thorough bred noblemen of this or any country. He his family are kindiy ottentive to Mlle Fanny —she shares their len room box at the Opera—makes excursions with to the country, and experiences every mark of fi tention. The Captain General too, and | ave been among Fanny’s staunchest frien y have invited her to the palace,and she was most oor- dially received. Her success here in society, and she has rarely, she says, met any loftily refined, may be at tributed to her very pleasing, unaffected manners, anda fect knowledge of the usages les convenances of po- ed society—and she has enjoyed the best of it in Eu- pe, though so much occupies by her graceful art. | have but a word or two to say of the greatest theatrical fete everknown in Havana. ‘The night of her benefit theCount ofPenalvo sent one of his beautiful carri with three outriders, to take her to the theatre, when, as is cnstomary, she took her place seated near the doar.’ She was most beautitully attired, and doubloons in showers acknowledged the irresistible effect of her appearan Some splendid presents were made her—a gold watch, richly studded with rubies of large value, and a Parisian worked handkerchief, of $300 worth, from an amiable acquaintance, the Countess De la Reunion The spectacle went off with the utmost «clat. and rn under the sti mulus of the occasion,danced with a witchery that ujterly demented the Spaniards. She gave the Fl Jalleu, and t effect was even greater than the Cachucha. Crivs of “viva” broke from all parts of the house ; being called ont for the tenth time for that night,she astounded the people by «peak. ing to them in Spanish, pronounced as sweetly as the Eng- lish she used to address to us. She said, *Milengua non cx were posted upon a number of doors, in order to designate the names and character of the inmates We have heard ot a number of sad cases of dis- jong peor Irish families. They pelled to fly from. their places. of abode; and in many cases without knowing where to obtain shelter and patel The reports are contradicted, of outrages by the Irish at Richmond. We saw a gentleman yesterday, who came down from Norristown, who stated that much alarm was felt by the Insh at various points along the road, lest they should be attacked, by being confounded with those who committed the first assault upon the Native Americans. The women especially were terrified. Nodischarges of muskets during the day. Several persons were looking tor money among the rmns of the houses and those of St. Michael's Church Only a few dollars were found. parade or stir was made, with them, it being con- sidered imprudent to heighten the terrible interest of a ceremony which had already init too much of dangerous excitement, by an ostentatious sym- pathy, which would be a public and direct accusa- tion of the perpetrators and an incitement to retali- ation. The exact number ot killed I have not yet been able with accuracy to ascertain, but | am in- clined to believe from several corresponding ac- counts, that it is about fourteen or fifteen. There are a great ma..y wounded with diflerent degrees ef seriousness. One or two are not expected to survive. It is thought several of the Irish, and among them some women. and children, have pe- rater in the flames of their dwellings. The trath of this surmise, and the extent of that truth, can- not be ascertained at present. After the lapse of a few days, when the scattered and homeless fami- lies begin to look round for each ether, the dread- ful account will probably be known. This is the most horrible feature of the calamity, and rendere it worthy of the atrocities of the French revolu- tion. There has doubtless great wrongs been done on both sides, and doubtlesstmany who have been in the madness of the melée, most savage tor revenge, will, when their passions have subsided, shudder at the horrid consummation. Another singular fea- ture also, which likens it to the phrenay of a Paris insurrection, 1s the large share which women and mere boys took én the affray. t ontaining the general orders of lof the military force, are cireu- 1 in the public houses and posted about the streets, from which L extract the following particu. lars, showing the military precautions which have been taken to secure order: “The Hibernian Greens, Captain Mullen, are detailed forthe protection of St. Mary's church in Fourth street, and the Montgomery Hibernian Greens for the protection of Trinity church on the corner of Sixth and Spruce streets. By order ol Major tieneral Patterson.” “Volunteers under Major Dithmar are detailed for the protection of St. John’s church in Thir- teenth street ” “ The Lafayette Guards are detailed for the pro- tection of the church of St. Philip de Neri in Christian street.” “ Brigadier Gen. Rumfort details a guard for tne protection of the Catholic church near lairmount.” “Gen, Rumfort is authorised to organise compa- nies of citizens in undress.” So'ctocn, A. M., May 10th—Two pistol shots have just been fired from the upper part of the city, anda mounted officer hard ny my lodgings has galloped off in the direction of the sound 7 o'clock, A.M. May 10.—The mail is just starting for New York, and up to this hour nothing new has transpired to justify an opinion that the disturban- ces will continue. The morning papers c among their news, several rumours, perience of this hour has proved unf sailors of the Princeton have just be from the Girard Bank, and returned the charge of their commanding officer. ‘The city will be entrusted mainly to the organization of the wards throughout the day. ‘There was another demonstration made last night by a mob onthe church in Queen street, but ere they had an opportunity to effect their purpose, a charge of bayonets from a detachment of soldiers digpersed them. va he excitement is fast subsiding, and doubtless order and security have regained fall possession of the city. CountPenalvo with her cousin and some other friends,and preceded by music and torch bearers,soldiers, an/l followed hy thousands of people, she was escorted home through the principal streets in'triumphal procession, that heats Baltimore all hollow. Shethrew bouquets and waved her handkerchief to the excited thousands, who literal'ystartled the drowsy elves of night with their uproartous yelling— her name, with athousand wild but flattering epithets, was constantly heard, and handkerchiefs attached to canes were waved about her An elegant supper was afer wards given her by the leading noblemen and gentleman of Havana; and so ended the first engagement in Ht All this phrenzy may, at this distance, appear old, per- haps ridiculous, but it ‘is all true, and lexa if any thing.— But you were ag much stirred aa weare. You began it, but shall not beat us in homage to this most accomplished representative of the most graceful art extant, and at the same time,one of the gentlest and most amiable of women Put that in your paper Mr. B., and make what smoke you can of it. T have but little time for commercial news—shall send ‘ou further details shortly The money market is very ay, accommodation plenty—indeed money very abun: dant, keeping the Exchanges up higher than is eval at this time of the year. The sugar crop Is uncommonly large this season, exceeding in quantity that of last by 300,000 boxes ‘The exportationsare fast beginning. The cultivation of tobacco is also increasing immensely, ow- ing to the widely and constantly increasing demand for it in Europe ‘The Railroad is flourishing in despite of English Reviewers, who state the curringes are lying in ditches, and the road abandoned ; receii day, for ex- ample, $1,300—not greatly above the averege receipt of 'y xchange on England, 11 a 12 per ct. prem ; wounded 39. The dead are: Wesley Rhinedollar, jr., Lewis Greble, John Shreeves, Matthew Ham- mett, Charles Stivel, George Young, R. E. Wright, Johnson, (Irish,) Joseph Rice, do, W. E Hillman - Lee, a youth, Alexander Ramsay, u boy, namie unknown, George Shifiler. It is pos: sible, and we hope that some of the above have nor died as reported, while it is certain that several of the wounded not enumerated in the foregoing, will yet die of the injuries received. The list is indeed a fearful one, and speaks trumpet-tongued as to the perils of popular violence. A man supposed to be the individual who shot young Wright, was arrest- ed yesterday, taken before Alderman Redman, and committed, One of his thumbs was shot off, as if by_an explosien. ‘ Judge Jones, of the Common Pleas, sat until night-fall, yesterday evening, as a committing ma- gistrate. Tie following arrested persons were ta ken before him :—Martm Lingentelterand Michael Hurley were arrested infront of St. John’s Church, Thirteenth street, charged with riotous conduct, refusing to leave the ground, and resisting the cfli- cers in the discharge of their duty. They were committed in default of $1000 bail each. “Henry Ritter was arrested for making use of threatening language in the rear of Saint Mary’s Church. He was bound in the sum of $1000 to keep the peace for three months. Not one of the wounded, though some are, and have been, suffering e: dingly, is yet dead — Slight hopes are entertained, however, of the reco- very of those most seriously injured, ‘Tagert—the Irishman who was hanged, dragged on the street, and left for dead et the Northern Li- berty lock-up bouse—is mending slowly, having, strange to say! no bones broken, and will undeubt- edly recover. An eff rt was actually made yester- day to procure his release ; but it was resisted, of course, by the good sense of the Lnspectors. George Schifller was buried yesterday, at 10 o'clock ; William Wright, at 4 o'clock; Leuis Greble, at 6 u’clock, and Charles Stillwell at about the same hour. Hach body was attended to the grave not only by a long train of followers, but by great crowds of spectators. No outbreaks, how. ever, as had been anticipated, succeeded to the so- lemn occasions and dieplay A gentleman from Pottsville yesterday, % formed us that all was Nite at that place, and that the Trish were greatly alarmed and panic-stricken, During the burning of St. Augustine’s Church, on Wednesday night, the roofs of one or two houses in Dilwyn street took fire, and it was with great difficulty that the flames were extinguished At Fairmount, all the Irish residents of the ne horhood, were leaving their homes, to seek she elsewhere. Prorenty Destroven,s of the late Assessors of Kensington, las farnished us with the following estimate of perty burnt in the disturbed district. A few minor buildings are not included :— John Laverrey’s brick house and kitohen on Mas- tor street, burnt, ore John Carroll, 3 frame ho der and Master... James Lloyd, one frame house on Mas William Browning, 3 frame houve®. os ce eee. cee Michael Keenan, 3 frame buildings on Cadwallader street Patrick Murray, house and store, goods destroy ed. Patrick Vivher, 2 frame houves burnt on Cadwalla- der street. . Bernard sherre Daene. « se Thomes Sheri walader st Three frame honses in Harmony Court, formerly Charles Elliott's, brent pp wget ‘day. on Paris, 1 a 1} disc ;" on New York, disc on New Or. leans, 1} dise No ‘These are accurate and may be relied on . friend Bennett, don't you humbug me by leavin line of my letter, unless you put in a better, and that’s « I demand to publish these things as adver- tisements. You, tactician, aee the advantage they do Fanny—and your paper too; her friends, beyond, look to the Herald for these details with the greatest interest. Send them to the following, who will spread ‘em—and charge the same to my account — Mrs, Grote, 2 Kecleston st, London, 3 copies, Mad. M_Elisler, 33 Leipseiche stranss, Berlin, 1 copy. Count d’Orsay, Gore House, London, 1 copy. Herman Reickerbach, chez {Measrs. Rothschild, Paris, leony. ¥, Corbin, Eaq., Welles & € Mad. M. , 31 Rue Lo Tcan’t, of my hurry, write mo list? How is your wife? Fanny their beat respects to her and you to her. How goes the velvet gown, thut I shall never forget—are cloaks the go yet? | wish you would send your Weekly to the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, for me, charging the sate to my aceount | We leave here for Matanzas. where she has been invited to visit some sugar plantations, and will give some representations at the theatre, several thousand dollars being subscribed for her to induce herto acquiesce. On our return to Havane, a second engagement betoro New Orleans. How is Attreo—my respects, and to all youroftice, I disremember their names, ax the Yankees say. When are you at Washington? “Do yon know where you are 7” “Recol- lect Sam Denison—he is doing better now. Yours HENRY WIKOFF. ., Paris, 1 copy. je Grand, Paris, 1 cop: ave'yon got my old d her Cousin send envember me kindly In Kensinoron —One Locat Exrcrion.—The charter election in Syra- cuse has resulted in the success (with a single exception) of the entire whig ticket by an average majority of 172. 1 board under corner of Cadwailn- Vircinta.The Richmond Enquirer states that the Virginia Senate will consist of,21 democrats and 11 whigs ; and the House of 61 nd 73 whigs— making the whig m: int ballot two. r street Trintpan ve Cuna.—By the four different veasels arriving here from this port, we notice not only that there was a full supply of the staple articles of sugar and molasses, but that holders had advanced their prices to 4} a7 for sugar, and that all the molasses in port and expected to arrive, was held firmly at $2} to $12 per 110 gallons, and very dificult to be procured at that e. Sugars were firm, with an upwont tendency. Philadel phia Gazette, May’ 10. ‘brick how ; two frame’ buildings on 3 write you again by the next express. ~A young man named Hammet, one of 100 for the time, and I have fancied, as they have | THE NEW YORK HERALD. Price Two Cents. Jobn Dougherty, 3 frame houses in do. . ., Patrick McGee, corner of Washington aud son sta, brick house... . nee eeeeee Jobn Mallon do do one brick, burnt.......... Wim. Stewart, do one brick house and slop burnt James Monroe, on do, brick house and kitchen. . , Jonathan Pickering, do. two brick houses. oe “95 | Washington Market House, burnt. Catholic Chureh and wn, Jefferson and 2d sta, Female Seminary, corner of Phenix and Second sts. John Mallear, brick house and frame shop, corner of Second and Jefferson streets. see 1200 house and store, and Vhenix, very much damaged. rick Clark's house and Alderman Clark’s office, corner of Fourth and Master streets, very much damaged. During the exciting scenes of the last few duys, various unfounded reports e been circulated. Among these was a report which was cireulated Jeeerusy, stating that the arsenal at Frankford, had been seized upon and the arms taken by the mob.” A detachment of United States troops from Fort Mifflin came up yesterday to guard that place, bat when they got there they found that the report was false, and that no attempt had been made to take possession of it Liasiaty or tur Counvy.—Some persons are under the impression that the County is not liable for the property destroyed inriots. ‘This is a great mistake, The County is tully lable for all the damage done, Gov. Porter, last evening, issued the following general orders, ax Commander in-Chiel, to whiet is prefaced the opinion of the Attorney General in relation to the proclamation of the Sheriff and the Mayor. Trap Quantens, May 9, 1844 Dasiw RK. Powren, Gevernor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, und Commander in Chief, &e, Orders as , to wit : s, He has received information from the regu- larly constituted authorities, thet large bodies of riotous so high. A few flags were seen flying, and placards F tongie in not Spanish, but Iny. hourt to-night ieail |. Lhtee or four of the funerals of those who have | ‘The reported list of dead and wounded, 98 far ae | 5 Habanero.” Atthe close, she entered the carriage of | fallen victims to the riots took place to-day, but no} we have been able to learn, embraces: killed 1, persons have assembled in the City and County of Phila- delphia, within the last two days, and manifested a disposi- tion to persist in wid course of organized efforts to disturb the public peace, and tw kill and slay the citizens of this Commonwealth, to burn and destroy churches, houses, and other property belonging to the citizens, and that the usual means employed by the Sheriff and Mayor haye thus far proved inadequate tocheck the turbulence and outrage of said riotous assemblages ; and whereas, he has also been informed that the lives of @ number of per- sons have been sacrificed, and that numerous houses and churches have been burned and destroyad-—-he ia: ues tho following orders :— First.—It is ordered by the Commander in Chief that the Sheriff of the County of Philadelphia, the Mayor of the City, and all the magistra es, constables and citizens, bo directed and requested to co operate for the preservation of the public peace, and the dispersion of the riotous as. semblages above referred to. Second —It is ordered by the Commander in Ghief ,that Major ¢ ral Patterson be directed to cull into immediate service all the volunteer compunies belonging to the First Division of the Peunsyivania Militia, and so to order ond distribute them, as well us all other velunteer companies ordered to report themselves to him, as to suppress in the most effectual manner the assemblies referred to, and to disperse or procure the grrest of the persons engaged in the same. Third—It is ordered by the Commander in-Chief that, when called upen by the Sheriff of the county, or mayor of the city, General Patterson shall adopt the ‘necessary precautionary measures toclear and occupy, by en ade- quate portion of his force, uny street, alley, or pi property, to protect the same from r destruction ; and that he employ, in any emergence a degree of force or resistance as shall be necessary to maintain the public peace and safety of uneflending in. dividuals, The Commander-in-Chief availa himself of this oppor tunity of expressing his entire approbation ot the mes- sures adopted during this day by the Sheriff Mayor, and Mojor-General of the First Division, for the prerervaiion of the public peace, and the enforcement of the Jaws. He alto expresses his entire coneurrence with the At- torney General in his opinion thi addressed to tho Sheriff aud Mayor, on all the questions therein answered. He confidently hopes that all good citizens will promptly unite in the suppression of these disgraceful tumults, und inthe maintenance of order and trenquility. He at the same time doea not hesitate to avow, and in bis opinion the time has arrived for the most vigorous and energetic measures , und, dreadful may be tke slternative, the Jost and most fatal resort to means destructive of peril protect the institutions of his country from vssault, the Commande: hief in confident that no sol- lier will, under any circumstances, fail to discharge his whole diry, and to preserve his own and his country’s honor unturpished By order of the Governor and Commander.in C ADAM DILLER, Adjutent Generai P.M. Arroxney Grxenat’s Orricn, Philadelphia, Moy 9, 1844 FT Gextieesex—In compliance with your request of this morning, | most willingly state to yon my opinion on the points submitted for my consideration, The power to preserve the public peace, ond to main- tain the authority and observance of the laws, is undoubt- edly, in the first instance, vested in the High Sherif! of the Connty and Mayor of the City. All magistrates, sub- ordinate otticers, ond citizens, are subject to the order and direction of one or the other of these functionaries, or both, ay the emergency may require. If need be, the Governor of the Commonwealth may be called upon to interpose with the entire force of the State The military is also subject to quisition of these authorities, when Proper cases for making the requisition arise. ‘The question as to how much force may be employed to suppress riots, disorders, and breaches of the peace, is at all times one of great delicacy and responsibility; but it is one which, in critical conjunctures, no doubt what- ever exists If a riotons body of men arsemble with the avowed or manifent d of taking life, doing great bodily harm, or of firing buildings, or of destroying property on which danger to life or Permonal safety tay be involved, and they resist the legally constituted anthorities, and persist in the prosecution of their designs, it is perfectly clear that jnst ax great a degree of force may be employed to disperse or arrest them, as is necessary to effect that oli- ject, If they take life, or threaten to do #0, with the means of executing their threat, their lives may unquestionably be taken, in the same manner 6s if they were open publ enemies or pirates. The pentie streets, or even priva property, msy he oceupled by the force employed in maintaining order, to the exclusion of every other object Of course, the emergency must be a clear one, and the order given by the proper otficer reaoguized by the laws, as vested with the power, in order to justify this terrible appeal to the lest means of preserving the public safety. I know this power has been sometimes que but without its possession, our government would be a mere shadow It would profess to do what it in denied the power to do; and it would be, as it_ ought to be, beld in utter contempt for its imbecility. The great principle of #el{ preservation lies at the foundation of our govern- ment; and on this principle, any degree of force is justi- fiable that is indispensably necessary I should, therefore, not hesitate an i to use all the force that was necessary to this end st whomsover may be found with orms in their hands, to take Jit with the manifest determ to burn down or destroy buildings, and trample on the laws. Yours, very respectfully, OVID F, JOHNSON, To Morton MeMicheel, Exq. High Sherift, John M. Scott, Mayor, Latest from Philade: M Puitavetrnia, May 10th, 1 P. M. T have just returned from the scene of the burn- ings in Kensington. It will be difficult, for one who has not been an eye-witness, to imagine itm utter desolation. The whole, or nearly the whole of the third ward of Kensington bears unmistakable traces of its havoc. Seathed earth where once stood cheerful dwellings; naked, crisped and leaf- less trunks, where waved, a day or two ago, the spreading foliage of lovely trees ; windows Me ne ing into sashless and ragged fissures, and black, are walls marking the remains of those mer edifices which the fiery tempest had not actually leveled with the earth. As | proceeded upSecond street, the first traces of destruction met ip @ eyes near the corner of Phenix street, where a hose, derpoiled of its windows and completely gutted, attracted my attention. An old Irishman opposite, who sat in deep abstraction with bis foot across his knee, informed me, that a shot had been fired trom there upoa the Americans, which drew upon it the visiation of wrath that left it what it was. As Ladvanced up the street, I perceived litte Ame- rican flags hung from every window, and marked in almost every door were the words ** Native Ame- ricans live here’—** Young America” —** Michael Donelly is a good American, and belongs to the ive Society,” or inscriptions to a sicher effect to insure protection. | never saw @ more complete despond ney than the Irishmen throughout the dis- trietevince. They sit in the empty fronts of their demolished dwellings, gazing mournfully upon the the ground, and scarcely raise their heads to answer a question. The worren who peep timidly from the windows are haggard d woe begoue witht fear, and under a continual aj- prehension of some newly approaching danger. Ou the corner of Phoenix and Second, stood the score ed remains of at had been the school hom nicknamed the “ Nunnery,” from a coarse preju- dice, that the priests had long used the baiiding jor iMeit amours. Opposite on the south side of Se- cond #re two buildings which bad been sacked be- cause they harbored Catholics, and on another cor- ner, a German grocer has suffered in the same way for the same offence. Above Phoenix street, on the next block, hangs out the same little shreds of red and white mustin or flannel, made in the likeness ot flags, from every house; and to judge by these indications, stranger, ignorant, of wha ja by Last Night's ontal