The New York Herald Newspaper, May 18, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. EE New York, Saturday, May 18, 1844. The Foreign News Expected. The Britannia steamer, now out fourteen days, is expected every hour in Boston. She may have ar- rived jast night~she may arrive to-day—but at whatever hour she reaches Boston, we have an Ex- press ready to start at once, with the news for this office, from which we shall issue an Extra as soon as it comes to hand. We understand that three expresses besides ours intend to start from Boston on the arrival of the boat. It will be a pretty race. Who bets on the Herald ? and how much? More Opinions on Annexation.—General Cass and the Hon. Levi Woodbury have both come out for immediate annexation of Texas. The brief and clear letter of General Cass will be found in our postscript, and that of Mr. Woodbury will be re- published in a few days. ‘Texas Question—Belligerent Operations against Mexico. The intelligence which we published yesterday, relative to the position of the Texas question before the Senate at Washington, and also the disclosures made by the President in a secret message te the Senate, giving a view of certain belligerent opera- tions already commenced against Mexico, produ- ced a great deal of feeling and a great deal of sen- sibility in the commercial circles throughout this city, yesterday. The position of this question, not only in reference to parties at Washington, and the contest for the next Presidency, but also in con- nection with our relations with Mexico, begins, in- deed, to attract a much greater degree of attention than we could have previously expected to be exhi- bited at this period of the discussion. It appears that the Texas treaty is to be discussed with open doors. Soe the Senate has decided. This public discussion of one of the most important questions that has ever been brought before Congress, or the people of this country, will create a great excitement throughout the Union, and command the attention of the whole civilized world. It is a crisis in the history of this vast Re- public—a step, an important step, in her progress to a dominion greater than has ever been attained by any nation, republic, or monarchy. The dis- cussion of this question involves the move- ment, the power, the progress, and the ulti- mate destiny of the Anglo-Saxon race of this repub- lic over the whole of this great continent from the Isthmus of Darien to the North Pole. It also in- volves our relations with the two great powers of Eastern Europe—France and England; and may affect the sentiments of the whole civilized world towards the United States. In an internal point of view, within the boundaries of our own republic the discussion will create a greater eflervescence among parties, and produce a more rapid and rising excitement in the ensuing contest for the Presiden- cy, than we ever expected to see in existence. In fact, all the previous questions which agitated par- ties, appear to have been forced into abeyance, into utter oblivion, by the power, momentum, and vas interests involved in the annexation of Texas, and in the long vista of similar movements to which that only opens the door. In another aspect this question is also very impor- tant—of immediate and pressing importance to the commercial and financial interests of the country. {t appears that the President, of his own authority, has ordered an ‘army of observation,” consisting of eleven hundred infantry troops and several com- panies of dragoons, all under the command of Gen. Gaines, to the borders of the Sabine; and that he has also issued orders for a portion of the naval force, consisting of seven or eight vessels of war,to be sta- tioned in the Gulf of Mexico, in the immediate neighborhood of Vera Cruz, for the purpose of pre- venting the Mexicans from transporting troops. These movements are belligerent in their aspect and may lead to some very important resnlte, either in the conduct of Mexico for peace or for war ‘The power and authority of the President in mak- ing this disposition of the troops and of the navy, and presenting this belligerent attitude, will, no doubt, be severely canvassed in the discussion in the Senate. The effect of such a movement on Mexico may also be great, especially if the report be correct, as we have reason to believe it is, that a new revolution is in progress, and that the power of Santa Anna is shaking to its foundation. In these circumstances, the attitude assumed by the President may have the effect of intimidation, and, in conjunction with that produced by the ap- pearance of the French fleet off Vera Cruz, may bring the Texas question and Texas annexation to a peaceable close with the ready consent of Mex- ico. But the very circumstances which are likely to bring about this result, may call forth the inter- ference of England, and a foundation be laid for heart-burnings, jealousies, and ‘rivalries that may end—no one can tell where or how. It will thus be seen, from the brief view which we have given our readers of the position of the Texas question in the Senate, throughout the coun- try, in Mexico, and its ramifications with France and England, ‘that we are in a very interesting crisis—a crisis that will require vast tact, great skill, and wonderful delicacy, on the part of all entrusted with the management of the national affairs. The debate which has just commenced, or will commence about this time, in the U. S. Senate, will be the most important we have had for years— involving in its results the great question not only of Texas annexation, but of peace or war with Mexico, our relations with European powers, and the general policy of this country and of this race to widen and spread out the power of this empire beyond its present limits, to the uttermost extent of this great continent. Every account from Wash- ington, from Mexico, and from England, on all these points, will, therefore, be looked for with the greatest anxjety. ‘Tue Rerrat Mania.—The recent events in this city and in Philadelphia, particularly the election here and the great moral triumph over O’Connell- ism in this mighty metropolis, have completely quieted the repealers, and all those who have been plundering the poor Irish of their hard earnings, in order to send them to Ireland and ke tation, and distress, and trouble in that glorious but unhappy island. But if dead here, it seems that the repealers are all alive and kicking in Bos- ton. According to the Boston papers, the Tepeal- ers there have sent $5000 to swell the O'Connell fund, all of which O'Connell will, of course,requite by another violent attack on the institutions, mo- rals, and everything else of this country—that be- ing the usual receipt in full that he makes for eve, ry remittance from this side the water! ep up the agi- More Boor-Brack Criticism.—We are sorry to see that our venerable cotemporary of the ‘ Auro- ra” descends from the language of gentlemen when speaking of distinguished artists, and adopts the language of discarded waiters from respectable ho- tels and kicked-out scullions from Christian kitch- ens. In the paper alluded to of yesterday, we find a little paragraph, saying that Ole Bull and Vieux Temps are in town seeing which can fiddle up most money, admiration and puffs, and that it is supposed that Ole Bull will be vanquished, and so on and so on. Such stuff may do very well to amuse laundresses and chambermaids, and such characters, the associates of discarded waiters, but 18 not fit for the columns of any newspaper pretend- ing to decency or refinement IMPEACHMENT OF Carrain TyLER —Charles King calls out lustily for the impeachment of Capt. Tyler, because he has sent an army to the borders of Tex- as, and a naval force before Vgra Cruz. © les have him impeached at once. (John Jones, of the Maditfinn, declares at “either Mr. Tyler or Mr. Clay will be elected next President” Who doubts it? ertainly _ Cuevarier Wixorr’s Movements.—The dis- tinguished reputation énjoyed by Chevalier Wikoff, during the great career of Fanny Elssler in this country, and particularly the immense éclat of its termination, and the extraordinary ‘* vigor,” with which he “ refused plump to marry Fanny Elssler” at the close of his career in London, have made him the marked man of the present age. Such a sensation has he created, that we are every day overwhelmed with such inquiries as—‘‘ Where is Chevalier Wikoff ?”—** What is Chevalier Wikoff doing 7”—Is he still honoring, blessing, and distinguishing New York by his presence ?”— “ Has he yet commenced the great moral move- ment of the age ?”—‘ Has he begun those mighty theatrical and literary retorms, that are the legiti- mate offspring of his extraordinary mind ?” We believe we must make some reply to them, and furnish some information relative to the Che- valier’s movements, in order to gratify the intense anxiety of the public—the extreme curiosity of the figurantes of all the theatres—the eager desires of all the barbers, boot-blacks and waiters round about town—not forgetting the “ waiters at Long’s Hotel.” According, then, to the most authentic information, Chevaher Wikoff spent the other mor- ning at the Society Library Rooms, in Broadway. He walked through them with a great deal of im. portance—eyed them through the big white opera glass—and pronounced the eulogistic opinion that “ it was really a very respectable sort of an esta- blishment, if it had but a restawrant under ground, in the manner of the fashionable club-houses in London.” ‘I believe,” added the Chevalier, “that this isindeed a rather nice bit of a concern, and I shali have to purchase a few shares.” There is not the least doubt that it the Chevalier would purchase a few shares in that admirable institution, he would introduce a great change in the rooms. On the present occasion we understand, that when it was whispered about that the Chevalier was present, every old gentleman, and every young literatewr, who the moment before had been quietly perusing their pa- pers, pamphlets and reviews, dropped them imme- diately and directed their eyes to the illustrious hero of the ballet and the figurantes. “‘ Wikoff! Is it possible ?” exclaimed one elderly gentleman— “ My conscience!” exclaimed another—* What a More Lise.s—Moses Y. Beacu acain.—Yes- terday I discovered that Moses Y. Beach, with ut any provocation or cause, has again published another vulgar and atrocious libel against my wife and family—and has been circulating it secretly and clandestinely throughout the city and country. It is called a “Life of James Gordon Bennett,” but it is put forth by Beach without either the name of printer or publisher. Ihave, however, five or six witnesses of the fact, fixing the publication upon him. To show the wickedness of this man, he actually sent a copy of the libel to my house, during my absence, in order to annoy and insult Mrs. B., who is yet in a very weak state of health, being just re- covering from having given birth to a young child. The man who can conceive and execute such a deed is capable of anything. Men and editors may fight and wrangle as much as they please. 1 care not what is said of myeelf, but it is a new mode of warfare to insult, lacerate, and libel, in the most atrocious manner, a pure and spotless wife, and her wnocent and unoflending offspring. T shall now bring this Beach at once before the tribunals of justice, and ascertain whether there is that even-handed degree of justice before a jury of the civil courts, which could not be found else- where at a previous time. I also find that Burgess & Stringer, booksellers, in Broadway, have issued the same libels against my family. I shall also bring them, and al! such others, before the tribunals of justice. It is full time to put a stopto such infamy, Tue Suerirr’s Jury.—A most atrocious attack was made the other day in Beach’s Sun upon the character, integrity, and honor of the Sheriff’s Jury, who happened to find a verdict of $2000 against Beach for one of his libels. It is the duty of the Grand Jury to look at this matter, and see if they cannot devise a mode of defending those institutions on which civil liberty and right are founded. This attack was a most atrocious, wicked, unjust, and unprincipled one, and ought not to be passed over lightly. Ty er Conventions.--A notice calling upon the friends of the administration to meet for the pur- pose of appointing delegates to the Baltimore Con- vention, of May 27th, will be found in our adver- remarkable man!” said a third—“ In the name of all that is decent,” said a fourth, “I hope he’s not coming here again!” But the chevalier quite un- moved watked around—glanced at the files—ob- served that all the magazines and reviews were in their places—and departed with the big white opera glass and white kid gloves in regular order. In the evening he made his appearance at Pal- mo’s Theatre, and occupied a very marked and dis- tinguished position in the private box of the beauti- ful Borghese, who attended the splendid concert of Vieux Temps—the Belgian monarch of the violin. Here again the big white opera-glass and the white kid gloves were in requisition, and the chevalier out-talked every one of the admirers of Borghese, driving them completely off the field, just as he had so often done in the extraordinary campaigns in the Fanny Elssler career in this country. Here again the sensation created by his presence was great—the people wondered, and stared, and looked, and exclalmed, and were lost in admiration at this great production of the age. This is merely the commencement of his acquaintance with the beau- tiful Borghese ; but we really hope and trust that it will not terminate as did the immortal campaign with the beautitul Fanny Elssler—‘* Fanny, the stupid! thought I would marry her, but I refused her plnmp—we quarrelled and separated—after spending 10,000!” These are the last movements, we believe, of the chevalier in this city; and we are thus particular in giving them in order to satisfy the longings and cravings of the jfiywrantes—the newsboys—the barbers—the boot blacks—and last, not least, his former cronies—‘ the waiters at Long’s Hotel.” Oxz Bnrx.—When is Ole Bull going to give us his concert? Why won’t he give us something original? Why don’t he compose some touching bit of musie on the Niagara Falls or the beautiful Park Fountain? We expect something very dashing from him in a few days. P. S.—Since the above was written, we are hap- py to learn that Ole Bull has procured the requisite bail, by depositing the fullamount in the bank, and willbe able to leave town for Buston by the boat this afternoon—so we shall not hear him at pre- sent at all, till his return from that city. The Bostonians will have the first chance this year of hearing the greatest genius on the violinthat ever visited this country. Benerit To Mr. Simpson, oF THe (Parx.—We are glad to perceive that a benefit is about to be got up for Mr. Simpson, of the Park. He certain- ly needs one. He is an amiable and honorable man, and on these grounds deserves a first rate be- nefit. But those who place the benefit on the grounds of his superior management of the Park Theatre for the last five years, put it on rather a freil foundation. Mr. Simpson, in the good old quiet times, when he had no rivals, was an excel- lent manager. But in these days of excessive competition, he appears to have lost all energy, tae lent, wpirit, everything. Lethim, then, have a be- nefit, and a thumping one—for he needs it. More Locusts.—We understand that a new flock of one hundred lawyers has just been manufactur- ed; and will be ready by the beginning of next week, like a flock of locusts to prey on every green tree, or more properly speaking, on every green man. Sysrem or Memory—Gorravp anv Brancu.— By an advertisement in this day’s paper, it will be found that Professor Branch proposes to give a lec- ture on the science of Memory, on Monday next, ia which he will show up Professor Gouraud from top to bottom. He gave a lecture the other eve- ning, and satisfied his audience that Gouraud is no great things of a philosopher atter all. New York Prors.—We cheerfully publish the following. We do so to show that the restoration was not made by the Commissioners, but by the Mayor and Judge Ulshcefler. On the annexed papers or appeal from the decision therein stated, made by the pilot commissioners on the 3d day of April, 1844, in the caseof John Maginn, revoking his license for neglect of the pilot law, in reference to keeping the journal of the pilot boat Jne. E. Davidson, the subscribers, Mayor of the city of New York, and first Jndge of the Common Pleas of said city of New York, after examination and considering said appeal, do order. adjudge and decide, that from and after the fiteenth day of May instant, the revocation aforesaid shall cease, and the said John po ag shall then have his license restored tohim. The order appealed from is confirmed, so far as its operatoin is concerned, to the said fifteenth of May instant, aftor which said day it is to have no further ope- ration, Dated May 13th, A. D, 1844. ROBT. H. MORRIS, Mayor. M. ULSHORFFER, First Judge. This is all right and preper. The suspension, however, never should have occurred. Dantet, Wenster is coming here next week to argue a case before the Supreme Court, in relation to some claim of the Corporation. fe will draw a great audience~probably a better one than Mr. Macready does, Prerure Juaeier Chock, &c., ar Gripin’s News Room, EXCHANGE, RELONGING To Mapam SUTTON. — The books of subscription positively close this evening ; and, therefore, no one who wishes to se- cure a chance for one of these splendid articles. will omit entering their names on the books during the day. We understand there are sot many tickets left. Let all who have not seen them lose no time in deciding, as the beauty and their great value render them desirable to every one keeping house. Srkam Sure Hernia, Captain Judkins, sailed from Boston on the 16th inst., with the mails for Halifax and Liverpool. She carried out 76 passen- fers and an extra large semi-monthly mail.— Among the passengers is Ex-Governor Davis. tising columns. All those interested in this move- ment will govern themselves accordingly. man was found yesterday at the Narrows, where it had floated ashore. In one of his pockets was a handkerchief, marked H. W. Huenis. The bo- dy is in the possession of the coroner. Recreation.—The new and splendid steamboat Salmon makes an excursion up the East River to New Rochelle to-morrow. Should the weather be pleasant, it will undoubtedly be a very pleasant trip. For particulars, see advertisement in another column. Tratan Orera.—The Barbiere di Sivigha pre- sented last evening a very interesting feature in the débtit of Signor Santini, in the part of Figaro. It is rather a delicate matter to give a decided opinion of a singer aftera single hearing, as the nervousness, inseparable from a first appearance, commonly prevents more or less the full display of vocal powers, particularly in a réle which pre-emi- nently requires the highest degree of abandon and spirit, and which had found in De Begnis a superior interpreter. Santini’s voice is very pleasing and flexible, but lacks poner: his Figaro was better played than sung, although the vocal part of it con- tained several very good points. Phe parlando passages were given with much ability, and were frequently received by the audience with en- couraging plaudits. The sarge: al factotwm was rather dry, if we except the closing part of it, and prefer De Begnis, in spite of the antiquarian com- plexion of his voice, and his inferiority in the obli- gato pirouettes. The duett all ‘ idea di gull” me- tallo, succeeded admirably, and clearly shows that Santini is no novice in the Opera. On the whole his débit gave much satisfaction without pre- senting something extraordinary. Of the merita of the other performers, we already have so much »)0- ken that nothingremains to be said, except Bur- ghese was in splendid voice and humor, never sung the Rosina better. Signor Sanquirico, as Bar- tholo, created a perfect furore, and hardly escaped an encore ; he is decidedly a first rate butt a Tere singer, and one of the most pene and etlective comics of the stage, and richly deserves the raptu- rous applause which the highly delighted audience bestowed upon him. Perozzi’s superiority as Al- maviva, is well known and much appreciated. The house was one of the fullest of the season, and the applause hearty and frequent. Santini makes his secend appearance on Monday as Riccardo, in the Puritani, which will afford an opportunity of judging him thoroughly. New Temperance Orpver.—At a meeting of the United Brothers of Temperance of New York, the following gentlemen were unanimously elected officers for the ensuing six months:— Hon. James Harper, President ; George Phillips Parker, Ist Vice President ; James A. Coffin, 2d do; sames A. Houston, 3d do; Edward Downes ———. Correspond- ing Secretary ; Arthur N. Sherman, Recording do ; James De Gray, Asssistant do ; George P. Gordon, Financial do ; Washington A. Bartlett, Treasurer ; Daniel Barnes, Mar- shal ; Samuel D. Mott and John Burrill, Deputy Marsh: Apams & Co.—This line keeps up its reputation for industry and enterprise. No line running east or south can compete with them. General Se sor Before Recorder Tallmad Lo and Aldermen Emmans and ‘illiams. May 17.—Trial for False Pretences —The trial of Bowen 'S. Foster, indicted for false pretences in obtaining goods trom Messrs.Carew & Huntindon, resumed from yesterday. A letter was read from Mr. W. Camp of Utica to Mr. Darling .of this city, highly recommending the accused, and stating that he had given Foster $1600 on leaving his employ. jovn B. Be.Knar was called, and stated that he owned a farm at West Leyden, or rather one fourth of 19} acres of land subject to his mother’s rights of dower; it was worth $20 an acre; there was considerable stock on it. He owed some debts. The notes and stock put in busi- ness by him when he joined Foster, was considered to be worth $1000 by Foster ; Foater furnished some articles in stock in trade which he valued at $500, but put in no mo- ney. Witness did not think the value thereof half that sum ; some goods, dry goods and groceries were sent to the store in the sprin, Foster from New York. The amount of goods sent by Foster to the store at West Ley- den, witness thought might be worth $1000; witness and Foster bought with the store a grist and saw mill, for which they were to pay $2000; paid $300, and then were dispossessed in consequence of not being able to fulfill the contract. Heard that Foster was buying large bills of goods in New York; made enquiry and (onstle considur able part of them at his private residence in Utica in Dec as ii4aM A. Dantinc was called for the detence.-He stated that he sold to the firm of Foster & Belknap about $1700 worth of Dry Goods upon credit; notes were given, and one half thereof remain unpaid, as they were pretes- ted for non-payment. Witness went on to U dis. covered that a large amount of goody had auction at a — sacrifice in order to ra consequence of losses sustained by him in his busindss.— Mr. Ray, a sheriff, told witness that the property wag sold to pay a judgment confessed to Messrx. Madison & Moolit- tle, Counsellors at Law. Foster confessed his indebted- ness in New York to be $7000, and that he had disposed of property to the amount of $11,000, sold at sacrifice. Wit ness sold the accui on his representing that he had entered into business with Belknap, who had put in a capital of $2600, and he himself ha. put in $1500, ma- king together $4000, imam D, Hutcains sworn.—The accused owed him $900; did business at 16 Cedar street; Foster told him that he had put in $1600 and Belknap $2500; that Belknap had a farm of 100 acres, worth $10 per acre, and on the repre- sentations he gave him the credit, Foster directed the ‘oods to be sentto Utica, and when they arrived there, should take out what he required to peddle, and the ba- lance would be forwarded to West Leyden afterwards, ‘The case for the provecution was ably conducted by Messrs. Jewett and Stoughton, the former of whom sum- med up the case. He was responded to by Mr. Bixby, who appeared for the prisoner, and it went to the jury under # clear charge from the Recorder, who fully explained the law regulating what should be termed false pretence. The jury were unable to agree upon a verdict, and were discharged from further consideration of the sub- ject. Adjourned to Monday next at 11 o'clock, A. M. Tur Youne Satton—By Mrs. Dana, is the title of a small volume which we have just received and read with interest. It is admirably udapted to sai- lors in particular, but others would be benefited and interested by its perusal. [t will form a neat and welcome addition to the libraries of the young. It is published by the Harpers ina small and hand- some volume. Neat’s History or tre Prerrans.—The Harpers just published No. V. of this very valuable history of one of the most important periods in the History of the Church and State. It has been re- garded for many years as an invaluable contribu- tion to the cause of truth. The present edition 1s very ably and industriously edited by Kev. J. 0. Crrouces, and is accompanied by fine steel portraits of the most celebrated men of the times referred to. Itis very handsomely published, and the nm. bers are sold at twenty-five cents, City Intelligence. Lower Police Office.—May 17th —Cuanaxn with Granv Li —Mr. John Tabor, of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess at the lower police office yes- terday morning, and cl a young man named James Green with tak from his pan- ‘a walle, contuining $44, taloons pocket, while he was in. bed, st the Hotel corner Courtlandt ana West Corral ae was Lape gpane by the noise cansed in openin, loor, saw accused bh talopns, and remove the pocket book. He alarm,’ when the accused fled, andthrew he pocket book on the stars while he was in the act of escaping from his pursuers. The accused was secured, and taken to the police office by officers Rutherford and Bush, where he was recognized by thecomplainant and fully comr-itted for trial. ; Mns Binp Bas.xp.—Mrs. Bird, the female phy: who hasbeen indicted for a misdemeanor in proc' abortien in the recent case before the Coroner, surrender- ed herself yesterday, and was admitted to bail for her ap- pearance for trial. Case ov Ananoonment.—A peculiarly interesting case will be decided by Judge Matsell to day at the lower po- lice. o NG THE Dor on 4 Cuxayman,—As the Rev. Wm. Fishborough, of Taunton, Mass., was walking up Court- landt street, yesterday morning, he wa; caught by a pock- et book dropper with a wajlet containing about $100 in Globe and other worthless bank notes, for which he gave $8, being all the money he had in his pockets. Presuming that a clergyman would not take a pocket book under any other circumstances than with an intention to return it to its lawful owner, the fraud by the dropper was rather se- vere. Coroner’s Office.—Dnowxvo.—The Coroner held an inquest on the body of a mat. named Martin Guson, a candy dealer, who was accidentally drowned at Pier No. 1 East River, on Thursday evening, while in a state of in- texication, Law Examinations. May 17th.—The examinations for the admission of Counsellors and Attorneys in the Supreme Court were commenced yesterday. There were 42 candidates for ad- mission to the degree of Counsel, all of whom were de- to be duly qualified and were sworn in this day. There were 85 candidates for admission into the other branch of the profession. These were divided into two classes—one class consisting of persons from remote partsiof the State, and the other consisting of residents of the cities of New York, Brooklyn and their vicinities. ‘The former were examined yesterday evening, and ali assed : the examination of the Jatter will be continued is evening. Circuit Court. Before Judge Kent. May 17.—John Burrell vs. the Chenango Mutual Insurance Company.—This was an action to recover $1400, the amount of a policy of insurance, effected by the plaintiff in defendant's office—the plaintiff was owner of the bar kept at the National Opera House, in Church st., in 1841, and on the Sth of December, that year effected the po- licy of insurance upon which the action was brought :— on three shares owned by him in the theatrical stock, and on his furniture, and stock of fruit and liquors. On the 28th ot May, 1849, the house with its contents were burned, Shortly after the commencement of the action, the case was referred to arbitration, and an award made in favor of the plaintiff—the award was set aside and the case sent down to be tried by ajury. The defence was want of compliance with the conditions of the policy of insurance, the painter not having accurately described the locality of the property, the worthlessness of the plain- tiffs three shares in the stock of the Theatre, and that he did not disclose as he was bound to do, that the property insured was subject to incumbrances. The Court directed a non suiton the ground of want of pocuiecs in the description of Meg a Mr. Sherwood for plaintiff—Mr. Stewart for defendant. New Jersey Stare Convention.—On Wednes- aay, afternoon, the committee to whom was refer- red the subject of proceeding in the business of the con- vention, reported in favor of appointing committees on the following subjects:—1. On so much of the Constitution as relates to the Legislative Department—2. The Executive Department—3. Judicial Department—4. Appointment to office and their tenures—6. Right of suffrage, qualifica- tions of persons to be elected, time of election and of meet- ing of the Legislature—6, Future amendments and alter- ations of the Constitution— 7. Whatever is not included inthe foregoing—8. The expediency of adopting a bill of rights and privileges. Which report was adopted with but one enting voice. The committees were ordered to consist of seven each, except the bill of rights, to consist of eight; which will include every member of the conven- tion. Sgason in Canap, ‘he weather has continued rainy and unsettled since the 3d instant. On the night of the 11th, there was anotherthunder storm, being the third or fourth since the beginning of April. This morning the weather is clear and cold ; there was frost last night, sufficient to harden the surface of fresh tilled moist ground. Agricultural operations have been retard- ed by the weather, particularly the sowing in low lands ; but although little ploughing was done last fall, field work is stil in advance of common years. Vegetation ix also more forward. The tops of several of the forest trees are become green, and the flowers of the early wild fruit trees are just opening. The fields have a rich verdure ; the gardens have suffered very little and partake of the torwardness of the season. ‘There are pense three or four inches above ground’ —Quehec Gazette, 13th inst. vais ° Jeauousy aNnp Pisrous.—One Mr. Andrews, whose christian name is Samuel, shot at another in Se. venth street, Pittsburgh, on Saturday night, with a horse pistol, and missed his man. Cause—too intimate with A.’s wife for his personal comfort. Amusements. A Crowpvep House is no novelty at the Chatham Theatre, and as Burton, the most funny of all the race of fun-makers, is now in possession of the board and the love of the people, it is highly important that places should be secured early, or an almost certain epee ment must ensue, A most gloriously successful week clotes tornight with the sterling old English comedy of Speed the Plough, in which Burton plays Farmer Ash- field, Conner Bob Handy, Mrs. Preston Susan, and all the it. Re; other characters capitally cast. sings her “Fine Young English Gentlemi anew Medley—Miss Gannon appears in a new Pas Seul, and Brooks in a new comic Pas. The whole performance closes with—for the aecond time—the historical domestic drame of Pat Lyons, in which Mise Reynolds, Mrs, Green, and Mr. Scott play #0 capitully. En passant—we would, i! only for information, enquire of the Manager why he does not now, pending the rage for Shal re, put for- ward Mr. Conner in some of the readings of the great bard. What with his manly and commanding figure, lofty bearing—full, musical voice—and, withal, a talent second to no living actor—he might in Richard, Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth, Coriolanus, and other characters, cope successfully with Macready or Hamblin, and at the same time please the thousands who ever ready to award the mead of praise to great and rising talents. Raymonp & Weeks’ MANaGeERIE, CORNER or 8Tu STREET AND Bowrry.—The constant succession of fashionable visitors to this splendid pavilion is the best evidence of the popularity of an exhibition, eminently calculated to improve the human mind. The arrange ments are upon a scale of the highest onder, in point 0 scoommedetion and personal security. The exertions uf Herr Driesbach need no comment, and nothing is n left to the public but to embrace the few remaining hour: of their stay amongst us, which we regret to say, is limi ted to tl y. Svcw ENTERPRIZE AND LIBERALITY as the Mana- ger of the New York Museum manifests, must meet with w corresponding reward. He has, at agreat expense, had painted a large picture representing the burning of St. Michael’s Church, Philadelphia,to increase bis already extensive list of attractions. What with the Giantes: Dwarf, Great Western, Mrs. Western, Mrs. Phillips, Mr. Ashwick, Mr. H. Conover, Celeste, and Mr. W. Conover, we think that people will not have much cause to com- plain of not receiving full measure for their money. An entertainment takes places this afternoon at 3 o’clock,and in the evening as usu _ American Museva.— Who are the Orpheans 2” is the great inquiry—nobody knows, save that they are the “ Kenebec Mistrels,” but every one who has heard them knows that they sing equal to the Hutchinsons, whose style they have adopted. The monager has en: gaged them for to-day—also, Winchell, Cole, Cerito, and others—a rare bill. Performances at 3} and § P. M., Giants and Gypseys, can be seen at all hours. Go early, lovers of music and amusement. 0G-PRICES HIGH—TERMS CASH, AND NO FA. vors asked, beyond the interest of the purchaser. Knapp’s entire extra or last edition, ix {rom the experience Ta quarter of a century—the constant personal attention of one man—using the same care and attention of the drug- gist weighing medicine—and hence the perfection obtain- ed—to those, and those only who want the most splendid Blacking now known throughout the world, we say—call at 149 Broadway, or 499 Bowery, as it cannot be found at many of the common stores, and if this statement is not found true we return the money. Small boxes—sixpence cach and up to four shillings. P.S. The first quality of Black and Blue Ink for sale ove. “ Give me an ounce ef civet, good apothecary.” fig- DR. GOURAUD’S “ Poudres Subtile” have attain- ed an unexampled reputation for their efficacy in uproot- ing superfiious hair from any part of the human frame It is no longer necessary fora lady to pine in secret for acharm, potent to remove the unsightly down from her upper lip—as Dr. Gouraud’s, preparation is warranted to ect this olyject in an incredibly short space of time. ‘To be found in this city only at 67 Walker st. Ist Store from Broadway, $1 per bottle. Directions in French, Spanish and English. ‘The preparation can always be seen tested. 0@ MAN I8 SUBJECT TO ONLY ONE DISEASE, that is impurity of the biood, from whence springs every complaint that can possibly assail his complicated frame, and when we reflect that the blood contains the principle of life, and that it pervades every organ, and nourishes every fibre and freely circulates through the whole tem, itis manifest that if health is enjoyed the vital prin ciple must be pure. COMSTOCK’S SARSAPARILLA—A highly con- centrated preparation, will not only carry off all the im purities of the blood, ‘but regulate the system, subjecting the patient to no uneasiness or detention {rem business, be had No. 21 Courtlandt st. Price 50 cents per bottle or $4 per dozen, VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE, of Gonorrhaa, Gleet, and all mocupurnient discharger from the nrethra. ‘These pills, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established for the suppression of quackery, may be relied on aa the most speedy and effectual remedy for the above complaints. ‘hey are guaranteed to cure recent cases in from three to fivedays, and possess a greater power over obstinate discharges and chronic glect, than any other preparation at present known, removing the disease without confine: ment from business, tainting the breath or disagreeing with the stomach. Price $1 per box. Sold at the Office of the College of Pharmacy and Me- dicine, % Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, M.D. Agent 0G- INDIAN VEGETABLE ELIXIR AND LINI ment, from 21 Courtlandt street, a warranted cure for in- flammatory Sciatien and Chronic Rheumatism. It gives immediate relief, and strengthens weak limbs, extends contracted cords, cures all numbness, takes down swell- ings and removes inflammation. Picture, Clock, belonging to Madame Sutton, lenv- ae ee ec sux wt puckivoly clpsaantin ath iption books will positively a Sede ant raeehl partie who have expressed their inten- tion,or those who wish to subscribe, are requested to enter theit names immediately on the books. The number of subscribers being limited to 300, the books will close be- fore if complete. j N. B.—; for sale at half its original cost @ superb horizontal grand Pianoforte, made expressly for Madame Sutton, and nearly new. To be seen at 00 Greenwich street, 0G- MNEMONOTECHNY.—Pror. Braxcn, by re- uest, will repeat his free lecture on Mnemonics ut the ecture Room of the New York Society Library, at the corner of Leonard st. and Broadway, on Monday eveniny next, at 8 o’clock precisely. ‘The findamental basis an detail of the System of Aimé Paria, will be compared with the copy-righted fundamental basis and detail of the sys- tem of Prof. Gourand. The public generally are respect fully invited to attend. S&M. THIS MORNING, WILL BE READY at the New World Office, 30 Ann street, und of agents— Price 12} cents—the strangest, drollest, most queer, comi- cal and wonderful narrative ever written, entitled THe ‘Abventunes oF Carrain Pameiute By Alex. Dumas.— ‘Translated from the French, by J. Herald. Neve: before was such a work written, and in human probability never will be again. It is a most exciting and curious book, enchaining the attention of the reader to such an extent that it is impossible to quit the perusal till the end. Gil Blas or Robinson Crusoe possess not a tithe of the in- terest of this romance of Dumas, whi an author, is net surpassed by any living writer | Any book by Dumas is ONEY MARKET, Friday, May 17—6 P.M: Stocks to-day experienced a very general decline. Stonington fell off } per cent; Harlem, }; Canton, 24; Norwich and Worcester, 33; Mlinois, j; Pennsylvania 5’, }; Long Island, 2; Mohawk, 4; Paterson, 1; Farmers’, 1, The sales were not very large. A slight improvement took place in the street, after the Boards adjourned. The Bartlett Mills of Newburyport, Mass., have de~ clared a semi annual dividend of eight per cent, making 14 per cent for the past year. Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals wil be received by the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, until Wednesday, the 29th day of May, 1844, until 4 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, for a Loan of Five Hundred ‘Thousand Dollars, under the act, chapter 314 of the laws of 1344, entitled “an act supplementary to the act enti- tled ‘an act to provide for paying the debt, and preserving the credit of the State,’ passed March 29th, 1842.” Trans- ferable certificates of stock will be issued, bearing inter- estat the rate of five percent per annum, peyable quar- terly, and the principal reimbursable on the first day of June, 1862, Propositions will be received for any sum not less than $6000, to be sealed and addressed to the Comptroller at Albany. The Commissioners of the Canal Fund will be at liberty to take aless sum than $500,000, i the offers are not such as they consider favorable to the interests ef the State, sure to be popular ; but for this we expect the whole city down upon us at once! We are ready. Price 12} cents—$8 a hundred to agents. J. WINCHESTER, Publisher. JUST PUBLISHED, LIFE IN THE NEW WORLD, part V., price 12} cents—A most glorious work, which should be in the hands of every Amer ‘The Highlands of Ethiopia, in four parte, ; handsome illustration—the gteatest book of travels of the present century, Price 26 cents each part. ‘The Mysteries of London —Part 1V. Price 12} cents. A work of extraordinary inte : ‘The False Prince, oc the Community of the Seven Dead- ly Sins—an exciting romance. Price 124 cents. ‘The Cruise ofthe Somers—A capital work for all classes. Price 12} cents. Wright's Narrative end Recollections of Van Dieman’s 3 Land. Price 26 cents. ‘The details are of the most horri- ble kind—and show the treatment of the American prison- ers now in exile at Botan: an Musical Album— Parts I. to 1II.—The cheapest work for ladies ever issued— Only One Cent a page for choice songs from the best operas of the great masters. 25 cents eac! number. ‘Also, all the cheap publications issued by J. WINCHESTER, Publisher. 0G- HAIR BRUSHES AND HAIR CUTTING.—It is well known to CT saemrgeenes who has his hair cut at Clirehugh’s, 200 Broadway, that clean brush is sup. plied to every head, and which is not again used till it undergovs thorough ablution ; and be it now known to those whe are his regular patrons, or may become 40, that each will, henceforth, have a hair brush appropriated to their special use, so that they will have all the comforts of a private toilet. Clirehugh has likewise made such arrangements as will enable him to be always ‘At Heme,’ so that he or his son will be in constant attendance to cut and apange gentlemen’s hair; and where none, who patronize his establishment, will have to undergo the practice of inex- perienced-hands. . Several hundred Wigs and Scalps for choice. Shampooing with the Tricopherous j )5 Broadway, up stairs. 0G- GOURAUD'S ITALIAN MEDICATED SOAP. Ladies ! here’s a soap delicious, Free from every thing pernicious— Prepared from Galen’s choicest simples— Expressly to remove all pimples, And add fresh charms to your dimple Used freely it will sun-burns ! — Use freely, and all freckles va Brunette, would you be fair Use freely, and your skin wi Fen as the Parian marble sh When freshly quarried from ‘)\« mines 3 BEWARE OF DISHONEST COUN TERFEITS.— This incomparable Soap can be obtained genuine at Dr Felix Gouraud’sCosmetic Depot, 67 Walker street, ist store from Broadway. The celebrity which this really beautiful medicated ‘preparation has attained, has excited the cu- pidity of unprincipled and illiterate charlatans, who arc endeavoring to foist a base counterfeit on the public, which resembles Dr. G.’s Soap in nothing bat the name ; hence the necessity for this caution. RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIX {—For the cure of primary or secondary Syphilis, and ali affections produced by an injudicious use of mer cury. The great advantages possessed by this powerful alterative over all other preparations for the cure of Sy- philis, is, that while curing the disease it improves the constitution, whilst mercur enerally leave a much worse disease than the one it is administered for. The best recommendation we can give of it is, that it is now extensively prescribed by the medical faculty, who for. merly consi mercury the only cure for those com- laints. Sold, in single bottles, $1 each ; in cases of hali lozen, $5, carefully packed, and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharma. cy, 95 Nassau street. ‘W. 8. RICHARDSON, M D., Agent. BEWARE OF DISHONESTY.—Reader, the only places in this city where you can get the following im- prevers to your personal charms, appearance and looks, is at the sign of the American Eagle, #2 Chatham street, or 323 Broadway, and 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn; 8 State street, Boston, and 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelp! For beautifying the complexion, clearing eruptions, Ke Jones’ Italian Chemical Soup ia a most blessed and won- der remedy—it renders the skin beautifully smooth, clear, white, soft and smooth. Price 60 cents. For forcing the growth and beautifying the human hair—3 shillings a hot- tle. This renders the hair soft, dark and silky; it stops it falling off, cures scurf, dandruff, &c. This is the best thing male for the hi ‘The Spanish Lilly White renders the skin of ladies a pure, life-like alabaster white. oy, THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR- SAPARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, es- tablished for the suppression of quackery. ‘This refined and highly concentrated extract, possessing all the puri tying qualities and curative powers of the above herbs. ig confiiently recommended by the College, as infinitely superior to any extract of Sarsaparilla at present before the public, and may be relied on as a certain remedy for all diseases arising from an impure state of the blood, such as scrofula, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches or pim- pleg, ulcers, pain in the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneous eruptions, ulcerated sore throat, or any disease arising from the secondary effects of syphilis or an injudicious ube of saerouty, Sold in single Bottles, at.. .......... 75 cents each. ‘« in Cases of half-a-dozen Bottles, $3 50 « “one dozen « "6 00 Cases forwarded to all parts of the Union, N. B.—A very liberal discount to wholesale purchasers Otfice of the si | 95 Nassau street, . RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent QG@ CONNEL’S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR is a salve that has done more for the relief of the human than any prescription of one or all of the medic: men in existence. {t combines and exhibits five extra in- trinsic attributes, viz .—Entire coutrol over injuries by fire, repels all kinds of inflammations, extracts mortifica- tions, relieves alt pains of eyen the worst burns, bruises, sores, &c., almost instantly, tnd heals, leaving no scar, pay ix ever taken for it’ unless the user is delighted with its effects in all the following named complaints, viz: Bur Scalds, sipelas, Ulcer: Old Sores, ait Rheum, ¥ ‘ Rheumatism, ib) eruptions, Ulcers, &e. listen ; listen. D Piles, All Itchings, To be had ONLY at 21 Courtlandt st. 0G CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.—The onic Mixture, prepared by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, 1 confidently re commended for all cases of debility produced b: dalgence or excess of any kind. It is an dy for impotence, sterility, or barrenness (unleas depend. ing on mal-formation.) ingle bottles $1 each ; casea of halfadozen $5; care fully packed and sent to all parts ofthe Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy. ot Nassan street. ‘W.S. RICHARDSON, M. D,, Agent, (ig NO EXCUSE FOR BALDNESS—When it has been proved by numerous experiments that the Balm of Columbia will restore bald heads, stop the hair from fall- ing out, and promote an entire new growth of hair, giving it Adark glossy appearance, it restores thecapillary ves: sels of the huir to their former healthy circulation, frees the hair from dandruff and scurf, and also prevents ‘all ir- ritation to which some persons are peculiarly liable—at 21 Courtlandt st. “COL, SHIELDS, THE GREAT XYLOGRA. phic Printer,” 45 Maiden Lane, may be able to produce the greatest specimen of Xylographic Printing that can be found on either side of the atlantic, but he says it takes Dr. Sherman to make Lozenges to cure coughs and con- sumption, and expel worms, And he is ready to recom mend the'Drs Camphor Lozenges, as one of the greatert remedies that has ever yet been discovered, for the cure of nervous or sick head-ache, palpitation and affections of the bowels, having experienced their effects himself, Go to the Dr.’s warehouse, No. 106 Nassau street, where you will always find the genuine— or to his agents, 227 Hudson street, 188 Bowery, 77 East Broadway; 3 Ledger Build: ings, Philadelphia;’ and 8 State street, Boston. 0@ PRIVATE MEDICAL ALD.—The members o the New York Coles of Medicine and Pharmacy, in returning the public thanks for the liberal support they have received in their efferts to ‘ suppress ave to state that their particular attention continues, tebe dirootedtoall dissescl of private nature, and fréro- the great improvements lately made in the principal hos- pitals of Kurope in the treatment of those diseases, they can confidently offer to persons requiring medical aid a vantages not to be met with in any institution m pus country, either public or private. The treatment of the College is such as to insure success in every case, and is totally different from that nern cious practice of ruining the constitution with mercury, anJ in most cases leaving a disease much worsethan the original. One of the megt- bers of gh College sor many ears connected wits rin spitals of Kurope, attends daily {i fs fon ‘rom MtosPM. ete ‘Terms—-Advice and medicine, $6 A cure guaranteed IMrontant to Country Invauins.—Persons living in the country and not finding it convenient to atten sonally, can have forwarded to them a chest containing all medicines requisite to perform aperfect cure by stating their case explicitly, together with all symptoms, time o! contraction and treatment received elsewhere, if any nd enclosing $6, pa addressed to io RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent, rapes eae Maniting rooms of the College, 95 Nasaan strei E HAIR ERADICATOR, FROM 21 Courtlandt street, is intended to improve nature by re- moving from the face, neck and arms, the superfluous hair, which is extracted by the roots, without the least injury to the skin, warranted, Og- THE CHIN quackery,” ‘The Manhattan Fire Insurance Company have declared a dividend of ten per cent payable on the 1st of June. Comparative Quantenty Reronr oy Tux Baxi oy Tie lay 44. Incr, SOL 4lT 78 5,563 4900s 186169 41,726 AY 330 fad Guz This shows a very great increase in the circulation, compared with the additional amount of specie on hand. The discounts have lurgely increased, while there has been a trifling decrease in the deposits. Comparative. Qh, a Incr. 44 3,995 1 190,351 55,943 This return shows a greater falling off in depositsthan in any thing else. The circulation has increased, while the specie has decreased. The direct line has been very steady. ; The leading features of those three banks are as fol- lows :— ' aay 4. Incr. Deer. Sen. to 358.2: 414.520 se 112,247 89516 wes 28,791 The proportion of paper in circulation to specie on hand is as 20 to 1, a proportion much too large to enable those benks to sustain a very,high credit. Since the last quarterly reportthe circulation has increased about four- teen per cent, and the specie has decreased about sixteen percent. The deposits have fallen off in about twenty, and the discoun!s two percent. ‘rie Railroad excitement is gradually subsiding. tful whether this rond will be completed ornot. ‘Those most interested in its com- it litde disposition to put their shoulder to rry it throug! p HagLRoaD Su le she the wheel an: |CRIPTIONS. 20,000 Daniel Austen, $10,000 20,000 John Johnston, 10,000 10,000 DA. Cushman, 5,000 10,000 John Haggerty, 10.000 Chea. M Leupp. 5,000 10,000 P. Harmony, Nephew, 5,000 mes Boraem, 0,000 H. Sheldon, 5,000 $1000 and under. We do not see in thia list largest realestate owners. Where is Jo ame? Ownersof real estate would be m benefitted by this road than anyjother class, and yet they are the last to take hold of it. The above list looks very well for a beginning, but it requires ‘an immense sum of money to finish the work. Most of the railroads of this country have been built by subscrip- tions from the middling classes. Capitalists Jay still until public improvements are made, and then they step in, be- comejlarge purchasers if the works prove profitable, and take out of the hands of those whose energy and perse- verance perfected them, all the works of real utility. Railroads in this country must eventually be very valu- able and productive property. The monthly receipts of nearly every road in the country in active operation show 8 great iucrease since last year :— Recerrts or tHE Monawk ated pal § era ye Amount received from passengers for Ap ae pt Increase for April, 1844, . $3,637 42 The increase this year, since Jan, 1, on the receipts for the same period last year, reaches nearly one hundred per cent. Eastern manufacturing stocks have improved verymuch since the new tariff bill was laid on the table. The great abundance of money, and the difficulty experienced in finding proper investments, induces capitalists to take hold’of every stock holding out the prospect of making fair dividends. Railroad stocks have for a long time been great favorites with the Bostonians. Manufacturing stocks have, until very recently, been avoided on account of the doubt and uncertainty in relation to the disposal of the new tariff bill. We now quote Amoskeag Manufac- turing stock at 28 per cent advance; Merrimac, 38 do; Lawrence, 9 do; Massachusetts Mills, 8; Boott, suf. folk, 18; Tremont, 12; York, 18; Hamilton, 11, (dividend op); Middlesex, 14; Appleton, $; Perkins, 8, and Dwight 6 do do; Nashua, $520 for $600, and Locks and Canals, $995 for $500. ‘The tariff question is laid on the shelf for at least two years. Every industry knows its position for at least that time, and this fact alone is sufficient to ensure th prosperity of all classes. All those interests, incidentally protected by the present tariff, must become more firmly established during the time the permanency of this act is ensured. All parties within the next two years, must become better acquainted with the faults of the act now in force, and be better able, when the subject again comes before Congress, to propose just alterations and modi- fications. It is necessary that all our laws regulating trade and commerce should remain in existence a longer period than they do, so that the people can better under- stand their provisions and effects. A law that would work injuriously for a year or two, would, in five orten, prove beneficial. Laws that require a complete revolution in commercial affairs to establish, must have a permanency, orthe effects are annulled. The present tariff has been in existence hardly two years. We are yet unable to point out all its defects,and until they are known, they can- not be thoroughly investigated andjremedied. Hasty and premature legislation requires repeated alterations, so that the people know not what to expect or what to de- pend upon. Capitalists will not employ their resources in an industry subject to the movements of political par- ties for its success. The present prosperity of the coun- try hos been produced by a variety of causes. The little confidence placed in the permanence of the tariff, undoubtedly had its influence in preventing the existing state of affairs. The agitation of this question, in {Con- gress, ever since the commencement of the present ses- sion, has also had its influence in depreciating the value of manufacturing stocks, and restricting the movements of the manufacturers, The fears that have so long operated on their minds have been removed, and confi- dence being again established, we see its immediate eftect in the increased activity of this branch of business, and the advancement in the value of manufacturing stoc! ‘OCKS IN Boaton. Market value. 060 1090 BaP eeeee essa eee ee paeeE eee N.E. tes Lowell, Bleachicg, 1 Dividesd off, Most of thee quotations show a great advance on par We hépeshese companies will, now the tariff is publish thgir actual dividends, as no political capi- tal can now bé' naide by keeping them back. All the infor- ion -im rt to, the profits and prosperity of the ufactyrers, th can be obtained from official sources pubhigied, wild more to build up this interest, any fing else4 The manufacturers should avail hefhselves of every moment of the respite given the ta- riff Wil to place themselves in an independent position in their relations with the government. When this branch of i has become firmly established, it has no just cla ‘the government for protection. There are so many gor interests just coming into existence, that entit ‘alittle government aid, tha a