The New York Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Monday, May 27, 1844, Circulation of the Herald, During the last three months we have added nearly sive thousand additional copies to our former large daily circu lation, This great increase has been produced by a com- Dination of causes—viz : our early foreign news—our over- land expresses from Boston—our unrivalled reports—and, though last, not least, the constant efforts of Bishons, edi- tors, printers, players, chevaliers and fellows of ail kinds to write the Herald out of existence, which, in fact, only creates more popular excitement and gives us more lation every day. Bishop Hughes alone— God bless him | ~has added one thousand to our circulation—Wikof, the mean man, only about the same. Thus we go. The Baltimore Locofoce Gathe To-day the Van Buren and ‘Tyler Conventions are held in Baltimore. We have a large force of reporters on the ground, and may expect some ac- counts to-morrow morning or afternoon—perbaps sufficient to settle whether Van Buren will be nomi- nated or not. Our own opinion is (hat Van Buren will get the nomination on the first ballot, and will be, there- fore, the regular candidate of the demoeracy, in opposition to Mr. Clay. Captain Tyler will be put up by the loafer or irregular convention, but that nomination will only benefit Mr. Clay, and help to defeat more overwhelmingly Mr. Van Buren. From the present aspect of things, we begin to have a pretty strong opinion that Van Buren and the Old Hickory democracy are on their last legs— and that Mr. Clay’s election, with all his measures, bank, distribution, single term, Xe. &c., will re- ceive a larger majority than General Harrison did in 1840. We shall endeavor to give our reasons at length to-morrow—with a philosophical analysis of the elections for ti t twenty years, showing the probable accuracy ef this opinion. As matters now look, it is of little consequence who is nominated by the democracy in Baltimore ‘That party is broken up by their own dissensions— while the whigs are all union and enthusiasm. Another Amusing Controversy—Squire Boggs on the New York and Eric Railroad Com= pany. * Who 1s the next customer?” During the last few weeks we have disposed of Chevalier Wikofl, and placed him in a position rather more conspicu- ous than comfortable, and which he will find ita somewhat difficult job to evacuate; and we have also, still more recently, conferred the same im- mortal honor on the Right Rev. Bishop Hughes, in reference to the “ Native” and “Irish” movements daring the last few years. ‘ Who is the next custo- mer ?” We have disposed ot the two customers just mentioned, including a great many small retail cus- tomers—six-penny fellows not worth naming, and had supposed that we had some prospect of a little repose during the present week. Butit seems that we are to be disappointed. ‘Who is the next cus- tomer?” That question has already been responded to, and we find to our utter astonishment and great surprise, and no doubt it will equally surprise the public, that one “William G. Boggs, Printer, Nos. 2% and 25 Evening Post Buildings,” has issued a letter tothe public in relation to the New York and Erie Railroad, in which James Gordon Bennett, Esq.—they give hima title at last !—is completely demolished for the one and twentieth time in this city. We commence the republication of this letter, in this day’s paper, and shall probably finish it to- morrow or next day, in time to commence the con- test for the Presidency, which Mr. Webster opens rich on Wednesday next at Trenton. In this letter it will be seen that we are coupled with one ‘Hora- tio Allen, Esq.” President of the Erie Railroad Co., and one ** James Brown, Esq.” the Vice Pre- sident, as an aider, abetter, participator, and what not, in the recent movements in relation to that company. And the most amusing part of this bv- siness is the fact that although we are charged with being a partner contributing brass to the con- cern, that we never saw these men nor knew of their existence before, and we hereby offer a re- ward of ten dollars, payable in specie, to any per- gon or persons, who will give us such information as may lead to the discovery to our senses of who and what these men are. It seems also that one of the principal charges against us, is the factthat we mentioned the names of Stephen Whitney and William B. Astor with- out any affixes or prefixes to their names! This is strangely enongh called “abominable slander”— “customary insolence”—‘“‘traducing”—and we don’t know what e Now, it is really laughable to make any reply to such a wiseacre as this, when he discovers himself to be suchan egre- gious blockhead. But we suppose we may as well, for the fun of the thing, say a word about it In our passing allusion to these gentlemen, we introduced their names as we would those of any other distiaguished men in the community who require no titles of formal courtesy or honor, but whose simple names carry respectability in them- selves. Who talks, thou blockhead Boggs, of Dan- iel Webster, Esg.—or Henry Clay, Esq.—or Wil- liam Shakespeare, #’sg.—or Stephen Girard, E sy — or Washington Irving, Es7.—or John Jaceb Astor, Fsq.? Every man who is distinguished either tor great talent, or great genius, or great wealth, or great pow ers of any kind, is always best designated by his sim- ple name. And so every school-boy knowa, except this great, overgrown one, with his scraps from the Latin grammar, his thread-bare common-places, and his incurable stupidity. 1% we speak ef Ole Bull, Bsq.? Never. The simple designation Ole Bull, is sufficient, And so when speaking of Stephen Whitney and William B. Astor we refrain from ad- ding any formal appellation of distinction, which is not needed by these men of great fortune and great practical talent in the world. But in relation to this new controversy in whieh we are involved, we must confess our utter igno- rance. We hardly know what to make of it, or how to touch it. We republish the letter precisely as we find it, but we don’t know what to say about it. All that we care about is the completion of the road as soon as possible, if they really in- tend to complete it, and if they mean-to humbug ‘the country longer, we should then be obliged to them to shut up immediately. Now with this pre- face to the pamphlet of Boggs the Blockhead, let’s be off to Jem Grant's, the barber, and get one of his best shaves to quiet our nerves. Prorosen Retirement or Tuuriow Werep.— Thurlow Weed, the editor of the Albany Evening Journal, and famous in the annals of polities in this State, after a multitude of regrets and repinings, proposes to withdraw from the management of that paper, if the subscribers desire it. Jt appears that his conduct in relation to the Catholics and the Irish, in order to obtain their votes, has disgusted @ great many of his readers and patrons. We believe recent events have shown the felly of small politicians in making such endeavors after the votes of particular classes of citizens. Thurlow Weed as an editor and politician has always been overrated; he has nota mind capable of compre- hending any thing beyond the most paltry little le- gerdemain in polities. Tur Frev Cuvron or Scorianp.—By one of the late arrivals we have received a package from Scotland, containing a lot of pamphlets and news papers elucidating the famous kirk quarrel raging there for the last few years—and referring also to the mission sent to this country consisting of the Rev. Mr. Cunningham & Co. for collecting money We find the subject very curious and shall refer to it again. p besides. Kanne py Lieurnixc.—During the storm yester- day afternoon,a man named Benjamin Seaman, 65 years old, while standing in the door of his dwelling, in Elizabethtown, N. J., was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Ore Buus.—This great musical genius will visil Albany early in June. + Macaxapy asp Cuevariern Wixorr.—The announcement of the appearance of Mr. Macready the great tragedian, in a new character—that of a witness in the world-renowned case of Chevalier Wikoff, before Judge Kent, in the Circuit Court, created a prodigious excitement on Saturday after- noon. Long before two o'clock, great numbers of literary, philosophical, and theatrically inclined ci- tizens, and loafers, were observed proceeding to the City Hall, and when the anxiously expected hour arrived, the Couft room and adjacent lobbies were thronged with a mixed and highly interesting crowd, all on the tiptoe of expectation. The Che- valier was early on the spot, accompanied by a little, bustling young gentleman, with the map of Connaught on his countenance, and attired acvord- ing to the last prevailing mode patronized by the London swell mob, and who was, we heard it in- sinuated, no less than one of the immortal “ waiters of Long’s hotel,” but we beg it may be understood that, for the accuracy of this statement, we cannot positively vouch. The chevalier himseli—we may mention for the benefit of the highly respectable confreres of the ‘waiters at Long’s hotel,” in this city—wore a claret-colored frock coat, and light drab pantaloons, made in Jennings & Co’s. incom- parable style, and the collar of his shirt was not turned down. “Has Macready come?” ‘ils he here?’ “Was that his carriage in the Park?” ‘Is it not time?” These and a hundred other similar questions were asked. But Mr. Macready did not make his appear- ance. A dull case was going on, and a duller law- yer was talking to twelve sleepy jurymen—but buz, buz, the whispering and tie anxious inquiries, some sotto voce, and others loud enough to be heard all through the room, continued. Still Mr. Macready did not appear. At last, a tall, handsome, middle- aged gentleman, one of our most respectable citi- zens, David C. Colden, Esq., stepped up to Judge Kent, and asked ina loud whisper, ‘Does the examination proceed to-day?” In a moment all was hushed in the room. ‘‘No,” said his Honor, with his placid and characteristic smile, “it bas been postponed in consequence of the present case not being yet terminated.” Ina few minutes the room was deserted by all, save the Judge, the sleepy jurors, the crier, the everlasting lawyer on his legs, and the parties in the suit. Muttering curses, not loud, but deep, the philosophers, loafers and reporters moved off, all evidently much chagrined by the disappointment they had expe- rienced. However, on next Thursday afternoon, at the same place, the great tragedian will appear, as also the chevalier, without fail, and ‘no post- ponement on account of the weather.” We see that Chevalier Wikoff, the man-milliner, has made some remarks on this matter, and ac- suses us of annoying Mr. Macready, by requiring him to appear and testify. This is a very amusing piece of impertinence, indeed. Pray, who intro- duced Mr. Macready into the newspapers in con- nection with this chap Wikofl? We never did it The original announcement was made by Wikoff himself, when he stated that Mr. Macready nar- rowly escaped being levied upon for black mail by us in London; and, that failing inthat, we almost ee - Puntic Orrxion on Bisor Hvoues’ recent Let- rer.—The independent journals throughout the country are beginning to express their opinions on Bishop Hughes and his recent letter—and that opi- nion is very much to his disadvantage. We could multiply extracts on extracts—but take the fo'low- ing as a sample from the Richmond Star of May 23:— ‘Mork Newsraren Wan.—The Catholic and Bennett of the Herald, are at hot log- ds ew York, caused imm by a letter published by the Bishop in the Courier and Enquirer, on the late riots, in which he berates Bennett, unmercifully ly an old sore, breaking out afresh. Bennett has sent out bis preparatory notice of reply, in which he proposes to use up the Bishop, thoroughly” and we believe he will do it. Never was Tere @ more crazy uct, than this of Bishep Hughes. ‘The public mind is sore and goaded by the blood fury of the recent riots ; und at such a moment, when every effort should be made to soothe these asperities, a bitter and angry newspaper war is opened, by one of the religious oflicers in person, which must necessarily inflame the public mind, almoat to madness, perhaps to riot again. hop Hughes ma: feel his act to be oue of duty ; good ‘cifizen wil at ev lament that he did not consult worldly wisdom a little more, before he acted. We fear the consequences. You may ‘‘fear,” but you need not—the only consequence is an explosion of ridicule at the folly and arrogance of the Bishop. The whole business is settled—the school question is settled—and the Bishop is settled by the last sly letter of Mayor llarper, dgmanding the name of the assassin, &c. ‘The great mass of naturalized Irish citizens are use- ful and quiet men, if they were only let alone by these incendiary demagogues. Many of them when they come here, think they are still in Ireland, and continue to agitate here as they do there, although there is no cause nor reason. They should mix in succeeded in putting him to the expense of a jdioner. Thus this impudent creature thrust Mr. Macready before the public; and now, forsooth, when Mr. Macready is here, and has been sub- parnaed to tell the facts of the case, the creature calls out that we are annoying Mr. Macready ! Far be it from us, indeed, to annoy Mr. Macready. But it has become our duty to bring him into Court, in order that he may state the whole facts connected with his interview with ue, which was only for afew minutes at Long’s Hotel. In testi- mony of this we might, indeed, adduce the “waiters at Long’s Hotel,” but it is not necessary; and, besides, it is very possible that the considera- tion of the chevalier’s associations with them, would not add‘to their respectability as witnesses in the minds of an intelligent jury. However, Mr. Macready ishere, and all honorable men will justify us completely in calling upon him to detail the plain and simple facts of that interview, out of which this impudent fellow, Wikoff, manufac- tures a charge against us of attempting to levy black mail, and to squeeze a dinner out of Mr. Ma- cready. We shall thus be enabled to show, by Mr. Macready’s evidence, how the chevalier got ac- quainted with him—what took place during the brief interview with us—that he merely asked and received from us information respecting the state of theatrical affairs in the United.States—and thus we shall fally establish the fact, that a more con- temptible, mean, unscsupulous creature than this Wikoff never crawled the earth. As we have al- ready stated, Mr. Macready’s interview with us was very brief, and after that we never again met in private. Not even did I return Mr. Macready’s card—not, of course, out of any disrespect to that distinguished gentleman, but because we happened to be so hurried when in London, that we abso- lutely forgot or omitted to return his visit, which in other circumstances we ought to have done. So far from having the slightest disposition to annoy Mr. Macready, we had great pleasure in af- fording him all the information in our power re- specting the state of the drama in this country and verything relating to his intended tour in the Uni- ted States. And afterwards, when this creature, Wikoff, being chagrined at not receiving an invita. tion to a soirée which he had found out was to be given by Mr. Macready, attempted to use us and use our journal, for the purpose of venting his spleen, we thwarted him completely. When he told us that Mr. Macready was the bosom friend of Dickens, and the editor of the Examiner, and fa Mr. loster—we think it was—who formed, he said, with a few others, the little coterie who were assailing the institutions and press of the United States in the Foreign Quarterly Review, we saw through him, and fearing that he might write some- thing to the Herald calculated to excite prejudice against Mr. Macready, we took the precaution, the very day before we left London for Paris, to write, giving directions that nothing should be said of Mr. Macready till our return, which would be about the time of Mr. Macready’s arrival in the United States. These are the simple facts of the case. And so far as it is necessary we shall insist on Mr. Ma- cready’s evidence in support of them. We shall show that all the charges ‘presented in impudent connection with Mr. Macready’s name were vile fabrications of the creature Wikoff—fabrications in perfect keeping with the numerous other false- hoods of which he stands convicted before the world. Tur Natives tn a Snanu.—What is the matter with the Natives in the Third Ward? We see they have denounced the appointment of Mr. Van Nostrand, because he was a whig. There is something very funny in this. Is hea respectable man? Is he true to the constitution? Is he a republican? We do not see that his being a whig should be any objection to him, or being a locofoco either. According to present appearances, many of the ultra Natives, who commenced the work of reform, are determined to put back every chance of it. We are very sorry to see this mania for biting off their own noses. Nove Amusements at Wasnincton Hatu.— We see that a new species of amusement is pre- sented by a person calling himself the Fakir of Ava. He purposes delivering lectures, and giving exhibitions, developing the religions pretensions, impostures, and folly of the learned pnndits, &c., of Hindostan, and that part of the world. ‘Traver. to Evrore.—Our famous packet ships to and from Europe, continue to be crowded with cabin passengers. The Victoria, Captain Morgan, from London, and the Patrick Henry, Delano, from Liverpool, arrived on Saturday, with every The ‘oria made the pas- sage in exactly one month. state room occupied, with the great American people as the drops of water mix with the Atlantic, Canapa Gerrine into Trovvex Acaw.—We have not the slightest doubt, judging from the tone ef the newspapers and political movements there, that in lees than three years, Canada will again be on the verge of another revolution. ‘The question which at present employs all the powers of controversy in that region, is what they call “responsible government”—that is to say the Governor’s cabinet must be responsible to the House of Assembly, as the Queen’s cabinet is to the Ilouse of Commons—hence the cabinet is to control the governor. This is denied by Sir Charles Metcalfe, who contends that his cabinet is to obey, not to dictate. This is the technical point of controversy on the top of things—but at bottom it is the old contest between democracy and aristocracy, and such it will show itself in time. ° The present form of gov- ernment in Canada, modeled after that of England, cannot stand before the example and influence of such a powerful republic us the United States. Every year only increases the democracy of Cana- da, and weakens the aristocracy, such as it is, a sort of cod-fish quality to be sure. The first blow in Canada will make it a republic, and nothing can prevent such a lapse in process of time. If the United States existed side by side with France and England, the latter nations would be republics in twenty years. The establishment of steam lines has brought the two countries thus together, and in consequence a terrible revolution in western Eu- rope has been accelerated half a century. The English aristocracy and their adherents talk of dividing this country, through the question of slavery—vain hope! ‘They had better look at home—they arein more danger of entire dissolu- tion than we are of disunion. Sunpay.—Probably 20,000 persons left the city yesterday in the various steamboats, railroad cars, carriages, &c. to spend a day ig the country. It was a delicious day—and cool towards night—with a refreshing shower and a few comfortable flashes of lightning. Bloomingdale was very blooming, and Nowiand’s elegant and picturesque place on Prospect Hill breathed as fresh and racy as Para- dise. Jem Grant yesterday, with a very sober, philoso- phical look— why is Bennett like one of my ra- zors 7” “T can’t tell,” said the Hon. Johu Snooks, Esq. **Do you give it up?” said Jem. **T do,’ said Snooks. “Then,” said Jem, * this is the why and where- fore—after he’s out of one scrape he gets into another.” “Hat ha! ha!” Travian Orera.—The benefit of the charming Borghese takes place to-night. The bill is one of the most attractive ever presented to the public, andthe claims of the fair beneficiary are known to all. It will indeed be a brilliant house. See the advertisement. We understand also that the cele- brated Hungarian dance, called the Polka, will be given to-night, by an artist just arrived from Europe. Get your tickets very early. “Tur Leartimate Drama.—The three principal houses—the Park, Chatham and Bowery, have been doing tolerably well last week. At the Park, Macready played several of his best characters to the delight of pretty good houses. The critics say he has improved—no doubt of it—every thing im- proves in this country—except chevaliers and Jrish potatoes, both running to seed. Atthe Chatham, Burton, Conner, and Rey- nolds, have been filling the house every night, with tragedy, comedy, farce, and what not. Hamblin, as he usually does when any great actor isin town, has been brushing up his two shilling Shaksperian characters, and drawn tre- mendous Houses. His six-penny Werner, made the soaplocks in the pit and boxes, quite frantic with delight. ‘Thus goes the legitimate drama. Mrs. Brovenam ann Me. J. Wattack.—These artists appear to be going it pretty strong at But- falo; they have effected a re-engagement with the manager of the Eagle street Theatre, and have been well received by good houses. Max Bourer.—This celebrated violoncellist is at Richmond, giving concerts which appear to be pretty well attended. Dr. Larvyer.—This gentleman is drawing crowded houses at Richinond to hear his lectures, and to view his splendid collection of views. Later rrom Arcentine.—Advices from Buenos Ayresto the Sth ult. have been received at Boston. They give us nothing of consequence. Lare rrom Tamrico.—tIntelligence to the 6th instant reached New Orleans on the 17th. Busi- ness generally was dull ; most of the French retail stores had been closed. 0g General Duff Green, (Monsieur Tonson come again!) who must fish in every stream, is writing letters, addressed to Senator Mangum about ‘Texas and Slavery. Wethink we hear the Senator say, in the words of a distinguished gentleman who had a series of letters addressed him through the papers by ® “ Great Financier ;” “ What the d— 1 does he address his letters to me for ?” Arrairs In Canapa.—We learn that the Gover- nor General has formed his new cabinet, and that the nominations will be promulged before Hia Excellen- cy’s departure from Kingston. ie Frangements in the completion of the minis! if are said tobe the cause of the delay in the removal of the seat of government to the new metropolis. We have heard that the Hon. Mr. Morris will be Receiver General, the Hon. Henry Sherwood So- licitor General West, and that the Hon. 8, B Harrison will not bethe new Inspector General. Further rumor saith not, One of the steam Vg 4 tg on the line between Kings- ton and Montreal, was blown up on Saturday or Sunday last. The boiler is said to have collapsed while the jeamer Was paseing the Lon It rapids, Four persons are represented to have been killed. The Pioneer plying on the same route, had a narrow escape from destruction by fire, yesterday, while on her way down to Montreal, Some sparks from the funnel ignited a quantity of straw in which a sleigh was enveloped. Wwates mx L. 1. Sounp.—Captain Baker, of the Washington, at New Bedford, from New Haven, re- ports falling in’ with a large school of whales in the Yound on Thursday evening. Revenve Senvice.—Orders.—First Lieutenant Charles Grover and Second Lieutenant John G. Bresh wood, restored to the service. The schooner Nautilus or- dered to Baltimore to be returned to the Coast Survey.— The schooner Van Buren ordered to Baltimore for re pairs, where she has arrived. Galveston. {Correspondence of the Herald.} Gatveston, (Texas,) April i, 1844. General Position of the Annexation Question. Tell your readers that they need not be afraid of annexation. The Texans themselves are turning against it. President Houston and Capt. Elliott, the British Envoy, aie in partnership getting up a feeling of jealousy and dislike to the citizens of the United States. President Tyler has wished for an- nexation on such terms as would be for the good of both countries, but Houston is too cunningfor him. He’ could not oppose the strong current of public sentiment in favor of annexation, but while he seems to urge the measure forward, he is in fact slily putting clogs under the wheels. There has been a great change of opiaion here on the ques- tion within a year. ‘Twelve months ago, the coun- try in feeling and policy was American. Now it is European. The whole talk is about direct trade with Europe; emigrants from Germany ; capital from England, &c. &c. Texas will remain nomi- nally an independent Republic, and will go on nice- ly so long as her course quadrates with the views of England. When they differ, all these arrogant claims on ‘Texas lands, Mexican indemnities, and so on, which are distinctly announced, but not of- fensively pressed just now, will be brought forward and enforced. They are a mortgage on her strength and independence, to remain in abeyance while ‘Texas ‘s obedient and servicable, but will be de- manded to the last letter of the bond if she presumes to be restive. i The ‘Texans talk of a Southern confederacy. If Texas remains single now, she may rest assured Europe will never permit her to join hands with the Southern States hereafter, It is the policy and \atention of commercial and manufacturing Europe to have two cotton growing and maunfacture-con- suming countries this way. They would weaken each other—theee rival sisters—and ‘Texas,as young- est, will be made, through Ilouston, the cats-paw of England. Veritas. Bosto Jorrespondence of the Herald.) Hosron, Saturday, May 25, 1844. The Music Mania—Ole Bull in Boston—Temper- ance—Theatricals. Frienp Benneri~- Though it is long since 1 have written to you, I am happy at length to be able to tell you that Bos- ton remains Boston yet, but how long it will be out of the madhouse, I am unable to make even a guess ; for, if the thousand and one strange vaga- ries, now prevalent, continue to gain headway, we shall ere long become acity of wild enthusiasts. Se- riously, was there ever a more egotistical commu- nity than these same residents of the “ Literary Emporium, ” who, while arrogating to themselves all the wisdom and discernment of the land, are yet more accessible than the inhabitants of any city in the Union ? Having already during the sea- son been surfeited to repletion with all manner of concerts and Jectures, coming from the Lord only knows where, all of whom have filled their pock- ats—having run through course after course of the **Science of Living,” and listened with gusto to demonstrations on the re-producing functions, and gorged upon the now stale subjects of magnetism, phrenology, and neurology, we have now schools of Neuropathy,”” Phonogrophy and Photogrophy, to say nothing of the brain-struck admirers of that beautiful and invaluable science of Professor Fla- vel Gouraud. If ine have any other ologics, send them along, and [ll guarantee their success—ours is the soil against the world for the cultivation of anything outre or foolish, The prevailing epidemic is the Ole Bull mania, he having played himself into the citizens hearts most effectually. You remember when he first came to the country, the papers here were quite outrageous because he chose to yo south before coming to this great city, and if these mighty sa- vans of editors were to be believed, it could never be forgiven, and that if he ever did come and es- cape assassination for his slight of their dignity, there at least would be no one at his concerts to hear him. Now, what has been the result? Why, between you and J, Ole Bull knew Bostonians much better than they know themselves, and con- sequently allowing them to lash themselves into a perfect fury, he has come at bis own time, and to- night he giveshis third concert, at which, like the two former, he will probably sell some 1500 tickets, at a dollar each, besides hundreds going away who cannot get in. Everything is Ole Bull, and nothing is talked of but his violin. ‘The ladies, in particu- lar, are mightily taken with him. Can you tell me why, in his instance, the notes of the violin have sé remarkable an effect upon the fairsex? Ole Bull‘capa the climex at present with our admirers The first that came was Herwig, and what is he? Yet he was pronounced capital—the second, Max Bohrer, and the third, Knoop. At this stage, the mercury began to rise, and then came Nagel, who was declared “ unsurpassable” &c.; but alter him came Mons. Bley, and he was voted “ divine.”— ‘Then appeared Knoop, who was followed by Artot, and as it was unanimously decided that he was the “most finished,” one would have thought that the fever had reached its height, but he was succeeded by the **Seraphic Vienx Temps,” and now we have Ole Bull, who exceeds all. Thus we go! At present, ‘all the world” of Boston and vicinity are in fever heat of excite- ment about the Mass Temperance Convention, to be held here on Thursday next, which is to be an immense aflair, and will probably bring more peo- ple to the city than have ever visited it before on any similar ogeasion. The railroads in every di- rection on that day, are to bring passengers at half price; every room, house and shanty is being put IM requisition to accommodate the swarm expect- ed. Asif all these inducements, however, were not enough, Mr. Kimball, of the Boston Museum, offers another, he Hie had a gorgeous banner painted with two scenes from his successful play of the “ Drunkard,” viz: ‘* The Fallen” and ‘The Saved,” which he has presented to the Convention to be givento the county which sends the greatest number of delegates. It is said to be a most mag- nificent affair, and does honor to the liberality of the donor, who, by the way, is much such a go-a- head fellow as your Barnum, of ths American Museum, and probably knows what he is about in presenting a banner ata cost of nearly twq hun- dred dollars. No doubt he considers it will be a good investment. By the way, feat: has filled the ‘vacuum occasioned by the sale of the Tre- mont Theatre, and with a talented little company with W. H. Smith as stage manager, and T. Co- mer, as leader of the orchestra, he has been doing a smashing business in vaudevilles and light pieces. His play of the ‘* Drunkard” is now advertised te ne pega for the 62d time. z elby, at the National Theatre, has been doing a capital business all the season, and has undoubt- edly bagged some fifteen or twenty thousand dol- lars. J understand he intends to open next season with renewed energies. Our people continue to talk of a new theatre, to be ready for next season; and it is my impression that they will yet rattle one up—they know that Kimball and Pelby have both made money, and that is enough to induce them to go into a similar speculation; which, of course, will divide up the business, so that none ot them will make any thing. ‘The paper is full, and therefore, adieu. Yours, as ever, Homo. From Havana.—By the ship John Marshall, from Havana, arrived last evening, we received our re- gular files to her time of sailing. Arrests appear still to continue, although not very frequently. The inhabitants were thrown into considerable alarm, a few days previous, by-the arrival of the United States ship Vincennes and the schooner Somers in that port on the same day, believing that this government had sent them there to redress the in- sult offered to the American flag, by the murder of the seaman Murphy; and a number of the Ameri- can residents expressed great disappointment, when they discovered the cause of the arrival of the above mentioned vessels. It appears that the Somers had orders for the immediate return of the Vincennes to Pensacola. From Maranzas.—Accounts from Matanzas state that agreat many arrests had occurred within afew days previous to the sailing of the brig Francis, which arrived at this port last night. In the towns of St. Antonio and Trimverado, the ne- groes had risen and commenced depredations, but they were suddenly quelled by shooting their leaders. Rumors say the number captnred were about 900, and the principal sufferer is a rich Span- iard, named Don. Hulian Alphonso. Quick Trave.iinc.—Two oes registered their names at the ‘Tremont House, (Boston) at five minutes of seven o’clock on Wednesday evening, having Jeft Montreal the day previous at nine o'clock, A. M. They came via Burlington and Concord, performing the run in thirty-three hours and forty-three minutes.— This may well be called “through by daylight.” The distance is 340 miles. sien ene Seating Vovage.—The schooner Laurel, Har- low, from Labrador, arrived at Plymouth on ‘Tuesday, with 650 seal pelts—all of which were taken, it is said, in ome Aternoon ! ‘This is the first sealing voyage from Ply. mouth. A Sraver Taxen.—We noticed, a few days ago, the fact that the crew of the British brig Alert had been beaten off bs aslaver, under American colors. It seems that the U.S. brig Porpoise has come across the vessel and has her in charge. ch a Police OMcemSvnva' worth; transpired. Some few persons were arres! derly conduct, aud some others for small thefts. Coroner's Office.—'The coroner was called to hold an inquest on a child about a year old. The inquest has not been held, but the facts are thut it tell into a tub of water and was drowned. Its name is Biby, andthe pa? rents reride at 166 Anthony street, in the rear. of notice for disor- Court Calendar—This Day. og lOUMON Pusnas.—Nos. 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41, 2522 Dearus ty Drownina.—It becomes our painful task to record the deaths, by drowning, of two young men, at Shawnee, in this county, on the afternoon. of Saturday last. One of them was an only son of Timo- thy Shaw, aged 19, and the other, the son of Samuel Wor- den, aged 16 years. They, with other lads near their age, were bathing in a mill pond about a mile from Shawnee. Young Worden and another lad swam across the pond, and while there, complained of fatigue, but started to swim buck. When near the shore from whence they sterted, it was observed by the boys staading upon the bank that young Worden was struggling and drowning. Young Shaw impels swam to him, # distance of less than twenty feet, seized hold of him, and they both disap- peared, Young Shaw came to the top of the water once or twice, and seemed to make an effort to call for help. heir companions gave the alarm, and assistance arrived in axout twenty minutes; those that came commenced diving, but either from the misdirection of the boys who saw their companions go down, or from their havin floated olf in their dying struggles, the lust of which is most probable, their attempts were ineflectual. The pond was drawn off and the bodies recovered, uot until an hour and a half after the drowning. The funerals of the young men were attended Wy a large concourse of citizens, on Monday afternoon.—Niagara Democrat. sloop of war Decatur touched at Feb, 12, and sailed next day for wind- Navau.—U Elmira, Africa, ward. Onto River.—At Wheeling, on Wednesday, the Ohio river had eleven feet of water in the chennel At Pittsburgh, on Wednesday afternoon, there were eleven and a half feet of water in the channel. ill, who has ne and style sence, studied colled Jonathan Dou- san engagement at the proved the most attractive star in his that ever trod our boards, has, during his kins, with which he commenc: itham to-night. The piece is written by an author of reat note, who understands well the peculiaritiés of ankeedom, and well too, their proper application.— The piece has been faithfully rehearsed, and will be pr upon the stage with all the requisites for succ Miss Gannon and Mr. Brooks dance the Polka; Miss Wood and Mr. Wynans sing. The farce of a Wife for a Day fol- lows, and the whole concludes with the burletta of the Fair One, which must after this, to make room for other novelties, be laid aside, The box book already shows a goodly array of names, Someruinc Srrancg.—The people at Baltimore seemed much surprised at a fat Bil having visited their city, who heb 260 pounds. If they wish to be ac- tually astonished, they should see “that child” 14 years old, who weighs 450 pounds, that the manager of the New York Museum has engaged. The Dwarf, Giantess, and the Fat Girl all form atrio sueh as we seldom witness, The or Dwarf will be almost cotinguished with such a pair side him, and we have no doubt will be inclined to ex- claim with Mackeath in the beggars opera— «low happy could I be with eisher Were t/other dear,charmer away, But | swear if you plague me to neither Ot you then a word wiil I say.” In addition to the above attractions, eight performers ap- pear including Winchell, and the Bartons, the much ad- mired vocalists ; also the splendid Paintings of the Confla- rations in Philadelphia, ond the wonderful Orphan Fami- , &penny-big minstrels, consisting of a Father, and Mo- ther, and seven small Children These are pretty fair at- tractions for one SHENG The manager to accomodate his numerous visitors will give an afternoon entertainment every day at three o'clock. American Museum.—At the universal request of his friends, the manager has re-engaged the unri- valled Orphean Family, whose singing haa created such a aensation among the musicals ; also the popular comic ac- tor Great Western; Nellis, the man without arms; Mr. and Mrs. Randall, the giant and giantess, and will, at 3} und 8 P. M., treat the public to a luxuriant dish, and we hearti- ly advise our readers to have a finger in the pie. Such opportunities are seldom offered—let this one be improved. 0G- DR. GREGORY, NO. 11 BARCLAY STREET.— Strangers and others in need of medical assistance, should seek the aid of this really skilful physician and surgeon ; he is one in whom we have {ull confidence, and we cheer- fully commend him to all those who may’ unfortunately need his advice in a certain delicate class of complaints, in which we understand his success is universal, but par- ticularly in cases of stricture. ‘'o all such we say gu and see him. 0G IT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT DR. Gouraud’s Poudre Subtile for the thorough eradication of the human hair, without the elightest injury: to the most delicate skin, is one of the most singular chemical di coveries of modern times. *Tis tobe had only at 67 Wal- ker street, lat store FROM Broadway. $1 per bottle. Cc VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE of Gonorrhea, Gleet, and all mocupurnient discharges from the urethra. ‘These pills, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established for the suppression of quackery, may be relied on as the most speedy tind effectual remedy for the above complaluts.—- ‘They are guaranteed to cure recent cases in from three to fivedays, and. possess n greater power over obstinate discharges and chronic glect, than uny other preparstion at present known, removing the disease withott confine- ment from business, tainting the breath or disagreeing with the stomach. Price $1 per box. Sold at the Otfice of the College of Pharmacy and Me- dicine, 9 Nassau stroct. W. 8. RICHARDSON, M. D. Agent GOURAUD’S BLANC D’ESPAGNE, OR SPAN- ish White, for the complexion. 25 cents a box. GOURAUD’S: VEGETABLE LIQUID ROUGE, ELI- cits a delicate, roseate tinge to the complexion, immovea- ble by a perspiration, or rubbing with a handkerchief, 59 cents a bottle. GOURAUD’S ITALIAN MEDICATED SOAP, FOR cnring pimples, blotches, morphew, scurvy, red, sallow, rough. and freckled skins, realizing delicate white neck, hands andarms. At 67 Walker street, Ist store FROM Broadway. 0@- PRIVATE MEDICAL AlD.—The members 0 the New York College ot Medicine and Pharmacy, in returning the public ks for the liberal support they have received in their efferts to “su; press quackery,” oe ‘to state that their particular attention continues tc be directed to all diseases ofa private nuture, and from the Alpes improvements lately made in th incipal hos- pitals of Europe in the treatment of thos diseases, they can couiidently offer to persons requiring medical aid ad- vantages not to be met with in any institution in this 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’c:ous practice of ruining che constitution with mercury, an. jn most cases leaving a disease much worse than the original. One of the mem- bers of the College ,for mauy years connected with the principal hospitals of Furope, sitends daily for a consulta- tion from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Terms—Advice and medicine, $5 Acure Important to Country Invatips.—Persona livii the country and not finding it convenient to attend per- sonally, can have forwarded to them a chest containing ull medicines requisite to perform a perfect cure by stating their case explicitly, together with ell symptoms, time o1 yarpesicrd and edient 4 Pcnalted re lsewhere, if any ‘ad enclosing $5, post paid, addressed to Wy. . RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent. Office and Consulting rooms of the College, 95 Nassau areet 0g- “MY COU I8 EXCEEDINGLY TROUBLE- some, and | fear will terminate in consumption. It keeps me f om sleeping, and | know not what todo. Can you tell me what will help me?” ‘This was the language of a friend a few days since, and I directed him to Sher- man’s ; he obtained a box of Cough Lozenges, and is now restored to perfect health. How strange that persons suffering under a short, dry cough, should tamper with themselves when the remedy is so near at hand, They will save when other means tail. Dr. Sherman's warehouse is at 106 Nai atreet — Agents, 227 Hudson street; 183 Bowery; 77 East Broad- way; 86 William street; 130 Fulton street, Brooklyn; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; and 8 State street, Bos ton. $G- CONSTITUTION, DEBILITY CURED.—The Conic Mixture, prepared by the College of Medicine ard Pharmacy of the city of New York, 1s confidently re commended for all cases ey —— by sec-et in Ce te or excess of any kind. It is an invaluable rene dy lor impotence, sterility, or barronness (unless depend. ing on mal-formation.) Bingle bottles $1 each ; cases of halfadozen $5; care fully packed and sent to all of the Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy. 9° Nassau street. 'W.8. RICHARDSON, M.D, Agent 0G- PUFFING IS NOT OUR BUSINESS—We tel you, plainly and candidly, matters of fact which can be proved in any court of justice—that the Indian Vegetable Elixir and “Liniment will cure any case of theu- matism or gout. We warrant this article, in all cases where the directions are followed. Can any one ask for more fairness than this? Hundreds in ( it this article and been cured, after suffering’ years with those complaints, Let persons who have rheumatism, gout, stiff joints, contracted cords or muscles, go to 21 Courtlandt'street and procure this article. rete on FARISIAN. Fergyet ten MIX —For the cure of primary or secondai hilis, and all affection: produced tyah injediclous uae of met 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 merew 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 oxtensively prescribed by the medical faculty, who for- merly considered mercury the only cure for those com- laints. Sold, in single bottles, $1 each ; in cases of halt lozen, $5, carefully packed, and sent to all parts of the Union. Ottice of ‘the College of Medicine and Pharma- cy, 95 Nassau strect. W. §. RICHARDSON, M D., Agent. GG+ CHANGE OF SEASON AND ESPECIALLY damp weather are apt to bring on Rheumatic affections.— All those who are in any way subject to Rheumatism may be relieved and permanently cnred by the use ofone bottle of the Indian Elixir and Liniment. To be hed at No. 2 Courtlandt street LONGLE SS WESTERN INDIAN PANACEA, ~All those who have used this medicine universally speak well of its effects, As a cure for asthma ; complaints, dyspepsia, falling sickness, it is unrival the history’ of med Ag a general family physi is unequalled. It is mild in its operetion, ‘and unlike most cathartics, never le the bowels costive, or gives the least pain while th ient is under its operation, Sold only at 21 Courtland! THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF S8AR- G TAN AND » Pharmacy, es- ini coer, ease extract, ret tying qualties and curative Rowse of the above herbs, ps od featenct of Saceeper! sellin se tase hanes o! i present before the public, and may be relied on as a certain remedy for all diseares arising from an ampure state of the blood, such as scrofula, salt-rheum, ‘orm, blotches or pim- ples, 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 use O1 yep 3 Sold in single Bottles, at.. ... .. 75 cents each. in Cases of half-a-dozen Bottles, $3 50 * "6 00 of the Union. : fa Cases forwarded to ell part N.B.—A ilueral dbase Jesale purchasers. N. B.—A vei it to ys Oitice of the Co i a aa , 95 Nassau . 8. RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent. MONEY MARKET, Sunday, May 26—6 P. M. Speculations in stocks are carried on more extensively now than we have known for years before. The opposi- tion carried on by the bears bas given way, and the bulla have the whole field to themselves. The great advance that has taken place in prices within a few months past, hay brought into Wall street many individuals, who, with small capitals, are anxious to enter the arena of stock speculations, A rising market is always sure to being out those who are anxious to become wealthy in- stantaneously. Very few succeed in their anticipations, and very few come out clear of loss. Many are deceived by the reports circulated, about grest fortunes being suddenly made, and are led into the traps laid by the most skilful speculating broker. Within the past week prices have fluetuoted considerably. Quotations have not so steadily advanced as for the previous week or two; the sales, however, are as large as usual, denoting a disposition to operate at all events. The reeent heavy advances in stocks is directly caused by the policy of the ban! They devote a great portion of their resources to this business, and control prices at their pleasure. We annex our usual weekly comparative table of quota- tions :— Prices or Srocns in. the New Yore Marer, Sat. Mon, Tu’y.We’y Th’ Sa’ L. Island, +++ 9 Sars a ai ng B2dg BL 8 Mohawk, 1% 76} 1g — 7634 7744 Bodg Harlem 83 Bliq B3}g 82K Big Bi Bode Paterso 83 Big —" Bs BL Bag BL Canton, +++, Se 62° 61 Gt BGT «67 Farmers? Loan: edt 420 420 43) 4346 4345) Norwichand Wor.+-++ 613 73, 73 746 71 Ohio 6's, 99 993% 100 10054 10034 101% 10154 + 454 460 48 47g She Se — di 45 40% 46 4736 48) Kentucky 6’s, 103% 103% 104 104% 105, 10584 103! Pennsylvania 1G 16%q 77) = 78% 79% 80 80 There were sales yesterday of Kentucky fives at 67, only seven percent above Pennsylvania 5’s. The interest is regularly paid on the former, while it is very doubtful whether it will be paid on the latter. This is the result of speculation, und we should not be surprised to see Pennaylvania 4’a even go above the market price of Kentucky 4's. Actual value has very little to do with prices in these times. It will be observed that the closing prices yesterday were much higher than those for the previous week. The best security in the whole list, fluctuates the least. Kentucky 6’% have not varied more than two or three per cent throughout all the specula- tions that have been going on in the stock market. Ohio 6s having for a long time been below par, at times reaching as low as 93 2 94, are now quoted at 14 per cent above par. This advance is doubtless caused by the in- terest that has accrued on the stock, being full 2} per cent. The ups and downs in prices are so great and sud- den, that it is impossible to keep track of them. It de- pends so much upon the state of the money market that thoee who regulate that department, are the regulators of prices. The movements in the stock market depend en- tirely on the course adopted by the banks. During a period of expansion, quotations for fancies are sure to ad- vance, and a contraction just the reverse. The banks of this State expand and contract quarterly, and we conse. quently, have quarterly contractions in the money mar- ket, and quarterly speculations in the stock market.— The banks of this State made their returns in February and May. We annex the quotations for stocks in this matket at periods just previous to and after these re- turns :— on Stocks ww tas Manner. k After Bk “Before Bk Aft. Bk returns, returns. cdpril 2. "May 12. 99 1043 oe 4a 42 Quotations Fe Before Bi . 16% We Lave ix this table the quotations for two periods of contraction and two of expansion,and a comparison of the prices will show the result. 'The present quotations for State stocks do not vary much from those ruling last Jan. but prices for fancies have advanced in several instances more than one hundred per cent. Most of these stocks that have advanced so much within a short time, have not, in reality, improved in value to the extent of a single fraction. With the aid of the banks the brokers have been able to run up prices, and to extend speculation enormously. The great increase in discounts has been principally used in inflating prices of stocks, and not for the purpose of influencing prices for articles used ina regular course of trade. So long as the movements of the banks are confined to this business—so long as stocks are the enly things effected by an increase of their dis. counts, very little evil will grow out of it—but we can- not suppose that it will, for an length of time, be exclu. sively confined to that species of speculation. We annex comparative prices of some of our principal products since February :— Prices ron Stare Anticixs In THe New Youx Maker. ‘ Feb. Aprils, May 23. Flour, Genesee, $1 933425 00 — aS 0) 0475 a — Wheat, N.Y. alts) 16 a — 3 al 09 ime, Onio, rl a7 62g 7 C ey ox ines \o ad 64 9 9 if ay Beef, BBA DF intiat S736 325 03 50 5 G7}916 25 5 SThead 00, 65 50 Lard, Oh f 6 a 7, 6 8 bha Votton, fair, i0}ga 16! Bia va 8 Molasses, i Ba 32 298 30 fuvar, do aKa 1 ONS OM 7M Asues, Pots, 4 Gat 7 Sia — Do Pearls, 506 a5 18g 5 0 4 68%al 75 ‘gol, Am: Sixony, 42,0 455 42,0 45 Wa 4? Tobacco, Kentucky, Ma 6% 24a 6 2a 6 ‘These quotations exhibit the greatest regularity, and show that the state of the money market, or anything else, have had very little influence on prices. ‘The only article in this list, in which speculation has existed, is cotton, and a greater decline has, consequently, taken place in prices for that staple than any other. The pre. sent quotations for the principul articles of trade aro governed by demand and supply. The slight variations noticed in the above prices for beef, pork, flour, &e are produced by heavy receipts. Produce is coming forward very rapidly—every channel of transportation is open, and the forwarders are unusually active. Heavy receipts for some time to come must still further depreciate prices. We should judge from every indication visibie, that the movements of the banks must, for the present, be con- fined to the inflations of the stock market. A short time may suffice to create an explosion in this department, when capital must &ek employment in other things.— ‘Then there will be dinger—then there will be cause for alarm. Until speculation takes hold of some great staple, or real estate—until the banks discount largelyjto the commercial classes, to enable them to extend their busi. ness—until the system of credits is extended by the banks to induce the mercantile community to take their money, ot until the same ‘stote of things exists in any other branch of busiuess, that now) exists in the stock market, we canpot apprehend any vety great danger to the pre- sent prosperity of the country, So long as the banks con- fine their operations to the stack market, they only en- danger the interests of theiy stockholders, but the mo- ment they force their surplus resources into the channels of trade, they create speculation and overtrading, that soon spreads itself over tha whole country. An important error occttrred in making up the state. ment of the City Bank of New Haven, which was not discovered until the report of the Bank Commissioners was published. Rervans as Posisnen. Loans. gpecie. Circulation, Dep. City Bk,N. Haven, 093,141 "6,131 109,273 66,13 Connecteo Reront. ‘ City Bk, N. Haven, 493,093 37,837" 100,273 66,313 ‘The error appears to be a very slight overcharge in loans, and a very greut deficiency in the amount of specie on hand, which was caused by reversing the amounts placed against ‘‘the amounts in the hands of brokers” and “specie on hand.” ‘This vorrected report, places the af faire of the bank in a much better light, showing on hand, one dollar in specie to three of circnlation, instead of one to eighteen, as first reported. State of Trade. Asnvs—Pols continue very dull at $491}. Pearls have slightly rece We now qnote $4 65] a 475, Bexswax-—We quote southern yellow at 30c, and north- ern do at 30}¢. Breast round Georgetow is less lem We quote Genesee flour at $476; Ohio, $462} a $475, Michigan, $4 624 a $4 65, $4974; Richmond City Mills, $6 60. ‘There to-day. Illinois wheat has been sold $1 10. Rye 69 470; southern corn 48 cents, Jersoy yellow 0 cents; Oats 32a 325. Corn is quite plenty, but Ryo is not. Oats are in fair demand. . ‘The following is the statement of the produce received «