The New York Herald Newspaper, November 19, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. York, Tussday, November 10, 1944, Steam Ship Britannia. This steamer had not arrived at Bosten at seven o’clock yesterday morning. If she reached there by 4 o’clock in the afternoon, we shall receive her news at an éarly hour this morning. Movements of the Victorious Party—Cha- racter of the Administration of Mr. Polk. We are beginning to observe, just on the edge of the horizon, some slight indications of the move- ments of the victorious democracy, preparatory tothe advent of “Young Hickory” in Washing- ton, and the commencement of the second edition of “Old Hickory’s” administration of the general government. We have already hinted pretty broad- ly, that the democratic party, although divided into a variety of separate factions or cliques, situated, like log cabins in the far west, in centres of local attraction, yet that it is ranged after all into two grand divisions, which separates into two influen- ces, or two formations, the one of which may be call- ed the S. Carolina interest, and the other the New York interest; the former being represented by John C. Calhoun—one of the most magnificent minds of the south, and the latter having been lately represent- ed by Mr. Van Buren, and now by Silas Wright, the principal spirits of the north. In this geologi- cal classification of the outward crust of the de- mocracy, we throw out of account the Benton cligue—the Cass cligue—the Buchanan cligue—the Dick Johnson cligue—and all the other different lit- tle cliques which might be enumerated as the third or fourth rate formations, and which are gradually and imperceptibly absorbed in the two great influ- ences which we have just named. This is now the interesting position of affairs. We are on the eve of the administration of “Young Hickory”—a lineal descendant aud con- tinuation of the dynasty of “ Old fickory,” aud the question arises on the threshold—‘* What in- fluence will prevail?’ A condition of things now exists, to a certain extent, similar to that which existed when “ Oid Hickory” came over the Alleghany mountains to Washington in 1828, and took in his sturdy grasp the reins of office. At that time, Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Vana Buren were the two principal spirits that produced the dis- turbance of the political waters, and by astrange se- ries of most successful moves, it may be recollected, Mr. Calhoun was thrown completely off the track, like a beautiful locomotive with a bad conductor; whilst Mr. Van Buren maintained his hold upon General Jackson, and continued to monopolize his favor and friendship for twelve years. From the symptoms new developed around us, we are per- suaded that a new edition of the same private movements and private operations, between these two master-spirits, are about taking place, relative to the possession of the influence under the admin- istration of “ Young Hickory” after the 4th of March next. Will it be Mr. Calhoun or Mr. Van Buren? Will Mr. Calhoun and his friends, or Mr. Van Buren and his friends, prevail in the coming administration ? On the solution of these questions will depend the distribution of all the offices in the gift of the general government, and the fate of all those who were appointed by Mr. Tyler. On the solution of these questions will also depend, in a great degree, the character of the leading measures of the ad- ministration—to what extent the modification of the tariff may be carried—and how and when the annexation of Texas may be effected—together with the successful termination of the re-occupa- tion of Oregon question. We perceive, however, as we have already intimated, in the dim and distant horizon, symptoms that the Van Buren men are al- ready at work, and if Mr. Calhoun and his imme diate friends and advisers at Washington do not take care how they operate, they will be upset and demolished, just as they were in 1828. In a day or two we shall give the first chapter of these movements, and unravel one of the most amusing and interesting intrigues, antecedent to the coming in of “ Young Hickory,” that has ever taken place since the advent of ‘Old Hickory,” in 1828, Panic iN THE Stock Marxet.—By reference to our money article, it will be seen that the panic in the stock market rages with a great degree of fierceness.and intensity. Heretofore it has altoge- ther affected fancy stocks—a species of article that may encounter “a panic” every month without injuring any persons but the speculators But yesterday it began to affect the United States Stocks. It is questionable how long this equinoc- tial gale will last. If all the monied men favora- ble to Mr. Clay, and all those connected with the stock market, are determined to create a pame in the stock market, and every other department of business, we would advise any one who has any shrewdness to allow them to go on and do it. We have no doubt that as soon as the annexa- tion project comes up in Congress, a considerable panic may be created in the stock market, under the supposition that our foreign relations may be disturbed, in consequence of Mexico calling for the interference of England and France, to which eall it is not at all unlikely that these powers might respond. In the mean time, so long as this panic continues, and should others succeed it, the manufacturers who are in the field will enjoy a monopoly, and make hay while the sun shines, verifying to the fullest extent the old proverb, that it isan ill wind that blows nobody good. So if the Wall street people are determined to have a panic, why let them have it. We can help to get up a hue and cry as well as the best of them, and a panic will do us as little harm as any one. There: fore wecry “Panic! pamic! A panic by all mean Down with all the stocks! Break up like pipe- stems all the speculations of the day!” And in order to add an influence to the movement, we have directed an artist to give us a beautiful en- graving of the panic in Wall street to be published next Saturday, showing the brokers there in the very height of the storm and tempest. Cwear Postacr.—We trust that this important question will not be lost sight of or forgotten. We understand on very good authority, that the new President, Mr. Polk, is decidedly in favor of cheap postage—probably two, four, or five cents, uniformly all over the country. We are very sure that amongst the great mass of the people of the country, there is but one opinion ia the matter, We do not hope for any thing in the comingsession of Congress, as Mr. Tyler and the Post Master General have discovered such a disposition against this all-important reform. {t might have been ecar- tied into effect during the lasttwo years, but (or the inveterate prejudice and narrow minded policy of Mr. Wickliffe, backed by Mr. Tyler. Little, indeed, would be expected from aman, who wrote letters threatening to stop the mails on Sunday, with as sanctified an air asif he were a Mormon preacher delivering revelations from heaven. He may mean well, but that is a small excuse for him, when he obstinately resists needed reform. ANNEXATION or TexAs.—We should not be at at all surprised if this measure were to be accom- plished even before the accession of Mr. Polk.— According to the whig journals, the whigs in the Senate will present very few obstaclesto this mea- sure, if it should be brought forward, as they re- gard the result of the late election as a popular de- cision in favor of it, If such be the case, it is not at all unlikely that the measure might be carried, as Mr. Tyler would doubtless be very anxious to have it effected during his’ Presidency. Trxnessee Evgotion.—This State is now more favorable for Clay than Polk. All but two coun. ties—Fentress and Luuderdale are heard from. ‘These two counties gave Van Buren a majority in 1840 of 183 and Polk a majority in 1843 of 238, Let them go as they did in 1843, and Clay will have @ majority in the State of 250 out of 125,000 votes. This is a close fit. We now wait for the official returns, Overth-Crttak Lirgnaruns--—One of the greai- est formations of the day is certainly that of the oyster-cellar literature of New York, which is found chiefly in the Sunday newspapers. We give in this day’s paper a number of curious paragraphs, taken from the columns of these jouraals, convey- ing»a tolerable ides of this species of Literature, whieh is very littleknown beyond the limits of the city, but prevails to a remarkable extent im all oys- ter-cellars, grog-shops, and barber’s-shope round about New York. i The writers and master-spirits of this cingular species of literature, consist of a curious medley of broken-down politicians—broken-down wite— broken-down poete—broken-down players—bro- ken-down waiters—and broken-down | serviug- men of all descriptions. It 1s this circumstance which gives the peculiar originality and flavor to this whole species of literature. The amiable ec- centricities and peculiar modes of life of this class ot literati throw them into contact with grades of society of whichthe generality of writers know absolutely nothing. Thus vast regions of wit, and humor, and poetry, and original idea, are accessi- ble to the Sunday journalists, into which less fa- vored writers cau never hope to be able to pene- trate. In dim and subterranean recesses, where gin-and-water flows most copiously, and the air is loaded with the heavy perfumes of “ the weed,” whilst dark-complexioned men in ancient garments of red-flannel hang over mysterious-looking caul- drons on the fire, you are sure to find at the so- lemn midnight hour, larger or smaller groupes of the oyster-cellar literati. Here they imbibe their inspiration—here they retailtheir witticisms—here they first give birth to jokes which on the follow- ing Sunday set alf the barbera in a roar. We hardly know how to classify thia species of literature. It is dashed with a good deal of Cock- neyismm—or rather New Yorkism as we ought to call it here—and it is on the whole rather amusing to glance atit, inthe barber’s-shop on a Sunday morning, or over at Hoboken as you smoke a mild Havaua in the still and balmy afternoon. There is one characteristic, however, which marks all | these literatewrs. Their wit—their poetry—their jokes—their philosophy—their fancy—tbeir imagi- nation—are all second hand—they derive all their means of existence from the drippings from the daily newspapers, or some other external sources. In fact this species of literature has the same rela- tion to genius and humor, and taste of the highest kind, that the second-hand shops, with their se- cond-hand finery, in Chatham street, have to the elegant and fashionable warehouses in Broadway. These éiterati then, may be denominated the old- clo’ men in literature and philosophy. And yet we are notat all to be understood as de- preciating this class of literatewrs. By no means. They belong to the craft from which Homer him- self sprang, for do we not know very well that the immortal bard of the Grecian isles was a vagrant minstrel—a loafiog, wandering, begging rhymer ’ So too, amongst the ancient Romans, the founders of their literature, were of the same vagrant class. In the middle ages too—in the chivalric era of the Crusades—there were crowds of rhyming loafers who laid the foundations of that glorious euper- structure of poetry and romance which af- terwards reared itself on the literature of Eu- rope. And to come down still nearer our own times; who were the leading literati of the eighteenth century?) Who was Dr. Johnson— that leviathan of English literature? Who were the writers in the Spectator, and Rambler? Who were the wits, and poetasters, and philosophers of that brilliant era? Why, the mostdistinguished of them were at one period of their career little bet- ter than our medern loafers. Did not the great Dr. Johnson bolt pork-steaks inacellar? To be sure he did. Now, why are the oyster-cellar literati to be ridiculed or abused? They belong to a class from which have sprung the brightest of intellects, and which has furnished names whose memorial shall last for ever. It is true, we do not exactly say tha; from amongst the oyster-cellar literati of New York, you can pick out Dr. Johnsons, and Addisone, at random. But we say, that there’s no knowing but from them hereafter there may arise the wit, the poet, orthe philosopher of the nineteenth century. For the love of Homer, then, and all the illustrious loafers of the past, let us deal gently with these. Let us use them kindly, and hurt not one hair of their tender heads—the sculls, thanks to the won- drous power of ossification, are strong enough to take care of themselves. Puttosorxy oF £MaLL Potatozs.—The “ Far- mers’ Club” meet again to-day at 12 0’clock, at the American Institute, in the Park, for the purpose of continuing the discussion on the philosophy of small potatoes, and’the investigation of the origin of the disease which has disturbed the nerves of that delicious esculent during the last year in many parts of this fertile country. The last day’s discus- sion was merely preliminary—merely a preparatory peeling of the “‘ murphies”’—and was nothing to what may be expected to-day. We trust that the philosophers of the Inatitute will now go to work in earnest, and at once throw some light on the sub- ject. We have not been able to enjoy a potatoe dince this subject was broached, and we are in danger, with thousands of others, of being alto- gether deprived of the satisfactory use of this arti- ele of ancient food, unless these sages settle the subject definitely and forever. Now that the elec- tion is over, all those who are desirous of hearing the intensely interesting subject of small potatoes discussed, can have an opportunity by attending at the Institute this day at the hour of noon. {t was supposed that this subject had been com- pletely exhausted some years ago in the diecussions arising out of the movements of Governor Seward; but it is not so. Sewers in THe City.—This subject begins to create a great deal of remark and conversation amongst all classes of citizens. It 1s a subject, too, which has received the attention of the Mayor and the Corporation, and is really worthy of the most tigid scrutiny. Indeed, we believe that in some of the upper sections of the city, the construction of sewershas already been commenced. We think there can be little question of their utility, if pro- perly constructed. The great abundance of water in this city, becomes in winter almost a nuisance from the great quantities of ice which are formed in the streets. If we had proper sewers, there would be an outlet afforded to this water, and at the same time the city would be kept thoroughly free from all accumulated filth and impurities. Louisiana Etection.—This State is still in doubt.’ According to the New Orleans papers of the 9h, all depends on the 4th district. On the 10th, twenty-seven ishes had been heard from giving Clay a majority of 480. There are thirty- eight parishes in the State. Ermiorgzan Senenapers.—These musical ge- niuses soon leave us for Europe; they take their departure in the Hottinguer, the packet of the 2lst inst., prior to which they give a farewell concert at Niblo’s, for particulars of which see advertiee- ment. A full house will be no more than their great merit deserves. We hope their appearance in England will not retard the progress of emanci- pation. Avrairs at Porto Rico.—We learn from Capt. Revens, arrived yesterday, that it was sickly at Guayama, among the inhabitants, with brain and typhus fever. Cropspromised tobe very abundant. _Detawarr EvsctoraL Vorr.—The Delaware Gazette says the Electoral Vote of that State can- not be cast for Mr. Clay, The law of the State requires ‘that the Inspectors of the several hundreds in each county shall meet on the next day following the day ot poines - a pal President and Vice Trenident, at oI » Doon, court house of their county, ana fogether with the Sheriff,” kc., whilst the law in p Mare to the State ticket requires that they shall meet on the first Thursday next after the election, There wa: no meeting of the Inspectors in any of the counties of Dela- ‘ware on Mtg last, the next day after the election, ‘and consequently the three Electoral Votes of Delaware ‘cannot be given to Clay and Frelinghoysen, Finn Anté.-A project is al present in process of execution, connected with the fine arte, which we cannot doubt will afford real to person of cultivated taste, and merous class who have seen and felt the want in this city of a similar institution to the one now about tobe supplied. We allude to the per- manent establishment of a Picture Gallery, om an extended and comprehensive scale, by a few gen- tlemen, whose acquaintance with works of art and gems of the pencil leave them an unquestionable titte to undertake thie enterprise. It is proposed by the prajectors, that the gallery will contain such a number of the excellent works of the angient masters that the virtuoso or artist can make it hie studio, and without the trouble and time and ex- pense of foreign travel, acquire a perfect acquaint- ance with those chefs d’odwvres whose study are ab- solutely essential to develope the innate but una- wakened powers of genius. In every country of Europe are their chief cities adorned with institu- tions of this nature; the populace of continental towns have access to these objects of taste ; and it ia quite as true, that the relish for their beauties and the esteem of artificial skill which prevails among the people, are quite commensurate with the means of cultivating their taste, presented in their picture galleries. On previous: occasions, several attempts have been made by associations ef individuals in this city to carry into execution a project like the present; but failure attended these laudable efforts, because they were ipjudiciously made, or at least not discreetly conducted. In the present instance, the prospect is more bright and more certain. The gentlemen who have joint- ly resolved to carry out their enterprise, are con Hoisceure thamselves, possessed of an acquaintance and a veneration for the great works of other days, and a desire to see them more appreciated 1m this. To this end they have appointed,at heavy expense, in various parts of Italy, particularly at Florence, agents, whom they have charged with the care of collecting and amassing such productions as will do credit toa Picture Gallery on a scale of mag- nificence. But whilst all necessary pains have been taken on their parts, still, whilst any uncer- tainty remained, they preferred abstaining to give publicity to their enterprize until now, when they are fully warranted to do so; for at this moment there are daily expected a superb collection of Paintings, selected in Italy by Professors of the Academy of Florence. As immediate arrangements are requisite for or- ganizing this notable establishment, we understand that the gentlemen engaged therein are desirous of procuring the services of a person fully qualified and willing to put into execution the arrangements, incidental to the commencement of such an esta- blishment. They are accordingly desirous that all persons who feel disposed to join them in their en- terprize, either as associates or directors, or all such as would be willing to contract to furnish a Hall suitable for their purpose, should address by letters, post paid, No. 362 Park Post Office. Sream Navication.—We understand from good authority that the President elect is in favor of es tablishing, under the patronage of the government, and in connexion with the commercial interests of New York,a line of steam navigation between this city and Liverpool, including London and Havre, in order to compete with the English government. If this be so, we shall hail the accession of “ Young Hickory” with a great deal of ardor. We have always believed that the application of some of the money annually thrown away on the navy in other forms, some of them at best of doubtful utility, might be profitably employed in the support of such a line of steam navigation on the Atlantic. Mr. Van Buren when he was President, with that narrowness of mind and coldness of nature, which too frequently characterized him, refused to listen to such a project ; and Mr. Tyler has been too busy for the last three years in organizing his depen- dents into cliques to effect his re-election, to be able to attend to such a matter. We do trust and believe that the President elect, will not in this re- spect follow in the footsteps of his two predeces dors. There ought to be eplendid hnes of steamers between this metropolis of the United States and every great port in Western Europe, and we trust that before two years have passed away, we shall have them. Lirerature—Suaxsrgark JuLustrarep.—With the exquisite edition of the works of William Shak- apeare, edited and published in numbere, by Gulian C. Verplanck, the public have already be- come tolerably conversant through the flattering and well deserved notices taken of it by the press generally. From the first moment this illustrated edition of the Bard of Avon made its appearance, it naturally became an especial favorite, and ap- propriated an extent of patronage seldom equalled by works of any description. It could not well be otherwise. Verplanck’s illustrated Shakspeare was undertaken with a design to put the text in a form worthy of its vitality—its fame—its universality, and there can be no hesitation in saying it has suc- ceeded. This subject issuggested anew to us by see- ing the first volume of this work, comprizing a por- tion ofthe numbers already published in a detached form, and which will be followed by the other vo- lumes immediately. Beautiful as were the num- bers, it may be said that the superb binding and ge- neral elegance of the form of the bound volume ie atillan improvement—if that be poseible—and one that leaves the work in a shape which -equals, if not eclipses, the most sparkting of our Annuals. As to the merit of the illustrations, they are gems both in design and finish. Every one of them conveys with fidelity the moral of the associated narrative. This is well. It is befitting that the resources of art should be tri- butary to the teachings of nature, whose apos- tle Shakspeare was; if it be true that “the stream of time which is gradually melting away the solu. ble fabrics of other poets, passes harmlessly by the immortal adamant of Shakspeare”—then lauda- ble is the attempt to elevate to a worthy positionthe imperishable monument. Verplanck’s enterprise has done this, and it remains for those who esteem the author’s writings to possess themselves of them in this the most beautiful, and the most worthy form in which they have yet beeu given to the Ameri- can world. Tus Great Foor Rack.—Thisall-exciting affair, which was postponed on account of the uncertain state of the weather yesterday, comes off this day, rain orshine. There was considerable excitement caused by the postponement yesterday, but it could not be avoided, the weather looking so very unfa- vorable in the early part of morning when the no- tices of the postponement were placed on the bul- letins of the different newspaper offices, and the various ferries on each side of the water. An hour or two after, the weather took a favorable change, butit was then too late to recall the notice. Not- withstanding the pains taken to make the circum- stance as public as possible, several hundreds of persons went to the ground, and were both loud and deep in giving vent to their feelings at the dis- appointment. The betting throughout the city was pretty brisk during the whole of the day ; Barlow appeared to have gained in favor, several bets at 6 to 5 were made on him against Gildersleeve ; even on Greenhalgh against Gildersleeve ; 3 to 2 ten miles is not performed in 56 minutes ; even that it is performed in 574 minutes; 5 to 4 on the field; 30 to 20 Gildersleve, Barlow, Greenhalgh, and Mc- Cabe will take the five purses in the ten mile race; even that Gildersleve and the two Englishmen, do not beat Steeprock; 1000 to 40 against Steeprock; even on Barlow and Greenhalgh st any other two—taken; 50 to 100 on Greenhalgh against the field. For the three mile race, even on Fowl against FF ar paige Fowl and Jackson against the fieid. Savanies in lowa.—The committee in the lowa Convention have in favor of fixing the salaries of the priecigel officers by the Constitution, viz: the oie el }, Secretary $600, Treasurer $400, Audi- tor $700 and Judges $800, trattan Ormnd—Pinet Nromt is Season. —The brilliancy of thé opera hotise last night ex- anythii ele: Beet ioaas tts chats an oneal tt eres part—all the élite of the city appeared to be there— and the array of beauty and fashion was quite daz- zling, ' q . , ‘The one selected forthe opening of the season was Clare di Rosenberg, and the announcement of the debut in it of the sew prima donna, Signora Pico, had evidently excited the greatest interest, from the unconcealed anxiety with which the house awaited the raising of the curtain. The overture and opening choruses, which are extremely pleas- ing, were listeaed to with the greatest possible at- tention. Every eye was directed towards the stage, and opera-glasses were in, universal, requisition, There was a brief pause, and an unusual degree of restlessness was visible amongst the chorus singers, as they stood at either side of the stage, and await ed the entrance of “Clara.” The next moment a lovely woman, in the full bloom of youthful beauty, with a face of the most classic contour, and a form of queenly dignity, appeared upon the stage. It was the Signora. A loud burst of applause— warm, earnest, and spontaneous ; another pause ; then, after acknowledging the cordial greeting with a graceful and almost shrinking timidity, the fair debutant advanced towards the lights, and ber voice gushed forth in a strain of the most thrilling melody. The plaudits were redoubled, and loud “‘bravos” were heard from all parts of the house. It was altogether one of the most bril- liant and triumphant debuts we have ever wit- nessed, The opera was throughout received in the mest cordial manner. All the principal réles were sus- tained with the greatest spirit. Sanquirico, Val- tellina, and. Antognini, appeared to excel them- selves. Antognim electrified the house in one re- utarkably brilliant passage, and Sanquirice seemed almost overwhelmed by the applause which at one time burst forth and threatened to be almost inter- minable. We cannot now attempt anything like a formal critique of the performance. We canonly say that the debut of the new prima donna, has been triumphantly successful. It could not have been otherwise. With a voice of remarkable power and compass, of surpassing richness, and managed with the most consummate skill—with extraordinary personal attractions—with a manner singularly fascinating—and with high talent as an actress, Signora Pico was certain of meeting the most favorable reception. Everything now encourages us to believe that the present season of the Italian Opera will be as successful as the most ardent admirers of this re- fined amusement can possibly desire. Park Tueatne.—Last night, “The Lady of Lyons” was again played at the Park to a good house. Mr. Anderson’s réle as Claude Melnotte was admirably sustained; and not a beauty in this sterling piece but was thoroughly brought out by him, and Miss Clara Ellis as Pauline. Criticism would give but a meagre transcript of the impressive perceptibility made on the audience by Mr. An- derson, particularly in those passages of deep pa- thos, where the brave and noble peasant, the gen- tleman of nature, bears the withering reproaches of the deceived and haughty Pauline; where filia) love struggles with a chivalric resolve to win back in the armies of France the honored inheritance of his father—an honest name; and lastly, when re- turning with the proud laurels of his mar- tial achievements, he assumes his old name, renounce Dumourier, and ransoming his faith- ful Pauline} anfd her aged father from the fangs of the villain Beauseant. All these are powerful passages, and for that reason are those in which Mr. Anderson shines. No doubt can be entertained of his possessing dramatic talent of the first order ; he feels his characters; he is warmed by their sentiments, agitated by their passions, and by a faculty which none but genius possesses, he transfers all those emotions to the soul of the spec- tator; the boxes are entranced and the pit inspired seven the very gods condescend a moment to be mortal, and send back with a hearty and thunder- ing sound their vollies of applause. This gentle- man’s style is chaste and claesic, and the tone of ftepose and subdued earnestness in which the Lady of Lyons is acted at the Park—the unison and harmony of manner which prevail throughout the different parts—all, ef course, taking their pitch from Mr. Anderson, leaves hardly anything to be desired more in its representation. A few trivial improvements might be possible; but it were vain indeed to dwell upon minute points which should scarcely be mentioned in connection with an artist like Mr. Anderson, who can always be great on a great occasion, who in the most elaborate and nicely discriminating passages, looks and acts and feels at home—is always master of himself—and never overcome, as Shakspeare would say, “by the counterpoise of so weighty an action.” We have no room for further remarks at present, and that we don’t regret; for the greatest enjoy- ment of the passing hour will be to think over Mr. Anderson’s rdle of Claude Melnotie, not forgetting, if that could be, to associate with it, Pauline by Miss Clara Ellis. We had almost forgotten to Observe that the applause was so warm and pro- longed that the lady and gentleman named had to make their appearance before the curtain and re- ceive the approbation of the house. Personal Movements, The Senator Robert J, Walker, of Mississippi, is a can- didate for a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court o! the United States. Joel B. Sutherland, of Pa., is spoken of for the Minister- ship to Austria. Col. Thomas B. Florence will, it is said, be appointed to the Philadelphia Post Office, in place of the present in- cumbent. Professor B. Silliman is to lecture before the Brooklyn Institute the coming winter. Mr. Moore, the fire-nan reported te have died.in conse- quence of injuries received at the late fire in Boston, is alive and doing well. His Excellency Govetaor Slade, of Vermont, has ap- pointed Thursday, the 6th dey of December, as a day of Thanksgiving for the people of that State. Colonel Britton Evans is appomted by General H. Hub- bell, to be Brigade Major of the 8d Brigade, Ist Division Pennsylvania Militia. Hon. Rufus Choate lectured last night before the Mer- eantile Library Association, Boston. Mr. Oakley will accompany Mr. President Leavitt, in his visit abroad in relation to the Illinois arrangement. A handsome flag was presented to the Bunker Hill Na- tive American Association, in Charlestown—the gift of layor Harper of this city. ‘The subscriptions to the Canada and Boston Railroad already, it is said, reach eight hundred thousand dollars in Boston. Mr. Berk, a converted Jew, from Poland, has been lec. turing to crowded houses in Thomaston, Maine, the past week. Governer Marmaduke, of Missouri, has set apart the 28th dey of the present month, to be observed as one of thankagiving and prayer throughout that State. Elder Himes is still lecturing in Boston. Andrew Jackson, at the Hermitage, on the 29th of Oc- tober, 1844, presented Gen. Armstrong, his eld fellow sol- dier, with the sword worn at New Orleans. An eye wit ness of the scene describes it as exceedingly interesting ‘and affecting. Gov. Ford has appointed the 28th instant as a day of Thankagiving, in the State of Illinois. Mr. bgt the publisher, states that at least £90,000 have been poid to agthors for’ the ticles furnished to the Quarterly sory sieht alone, of ar ——_$___ Tux New Constirution or Iowa, as reported makes their Legislature consist of 66 mewbers, 36 Representatives and 17 Senators, Until 1965 the seat of Brunet isto remain at lowa city, The Constitution to be submitted to ben od next winter for approvat and a request is to by made to be admitted into the Union (f Congress should make any alterations or amendments to their Constitution, they are to be submitted to a popu lar vote of the people for ratification or rejection. Arxansas State ELxotion.—The locofocos have ‘about 68 on joint ballot in the Legislature, Drew, is ao “oe candidate for Aseape if J ane over Gil- 0, opponent, about . ¢ locofoco c is elected over Walker (Whig) cr 9,400 —Little Rock Benner, Oct, 20. a. ‘Ors Bett is announced to give a concert this evening in Boston. The say—‘ We are pleased to learn that paniment of an orchestra. We are pleased that it is so fortwo reasons. First, because such music as Ole Bull’s not the aid of an accom. it ‘Bernsen members of his orchestra demanded more than they have been in the habit of receiv others. We have yet to learn that his surpassing ¢ and success give a. right to ono to ask more for his services than they com: mand on other occasions. Having been subjected to this extra,claim, Ole Bull has concluded to dispense with the services‘of an orchestra. Those who like accompani- ments, however, will be pleased to learn that Ole Bull will be assisted by Mr. Meader, Miss Stone, and probably by Madame Arnoult. The Concert of Mr. Phillips, in the City Hell, Lowell, on Thursday evening, was well attended. The pepers, state that ho is one of the best vocalists that ever visited this country.' He will be in Lowell again in the spring.— He gives a concert on Thursday evening next at the Fe- male Academy, Albany. Mr and Mrs. Flynn, Mra. C. Howard, and “ The Great Western,” are drawing capital houscs at the Albany Mu- seum, The Albany Amphitheatre opened for a limited period under the management of Mr. Spalding, lest evening. Hart, the former manager of the Montgomery and Au- gusta theatres, is now in New Orlcans drumming up theatrical recruits. Mrs. Hart, who was a great favorite in Georgia and Alabama, is also with him. Murdoch, the comedian, is still lecturing in Boston upon theatrical themes. One Mr. Candy hes been singing in a mighty sugary way,in Louisville. The lasses declare him to be a sweet little fellow. The Charleston theatre, Mr. Forbes lessee and manager, was announced to open on last evening. @Davis, manager of the Czleans theatre, wijh his com- pany of new actors, hes arrived in that city. ‘The French theatre will now doubtless be opened in the course of @ week or ten days. The celebrated Master Burke is about to leave this country for Europe, to devote himself to music and the violin. T. V. Turner, the celebrated equestrian arrived in Phi- ladelphia on Saturday. ‘The Congo melodists continue to draw good audiences in Portland, Me. The Swiss Bell Ribgers are now amusing the people of Albany. Mr. Raymond’s menagerie at Philadelphia is proving very attractive. Hers Cline is drawing good houses et the Savannah theatre. Another new piece was brought out at the Walnut atreet theatre, Philadelphia, cn Saturday evening. It is called Tonqewaschen. Mr. Richings ond Miss Walters appear in it, end sustain their characters admirably. The bouse was filled to overflowing, in consequence of which the manager was obliged to stop selling tickets at a little after seven o’clock. Mr. Forrest has drawn full houses, thus far, at the Na- tional Theatre, Boston. The theatre was crowded toits utmost capacity on Saturday evening, to witness his per- formance of “Macbeth.” The American Theatre, New Orleans, opened on the 9th instant. Mrs. Kent and Mr. Clark are engaged there. The Amphitheatre opened on the same evening. The Mobile Theatre opens this weck—the .‘Opera” will form one of its prominent attractions. The papers atate that the ever popular Seguins, with their new and accomplished tenor, Mr. Frazer, together with some mi- Bor, though scarcely less important auxiliaries. are en- gaged for a short time. Common Council. Boanp or Aupermen, Nov. 18.—A iderman ScuiesreLin in the chair, A message from His Honor the Mayor witha document, bee j the opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Stryker vs. Kelly, was received and ordered to be printed for the use of the Board. A Voice from Seger tesa! —A number of the unfor- tunate priso: im Eldridge street jail, preseated a peti- tion praying the Common Couneil to oe them a stove, and humbly asking them to mend the broken windows.— Referred to the Committee on Police, Watch and Prisons. Oliver asking for more.—A petition wes received from two of the nignt watch of the city prison, for increase of salary.—Reterred. iG epee of other petitions were presented and re- rred. Hoag's Watch and Money.—The Committee on Police, Watch and Prisous, eaasated, report exonerating y. m. Cox, the Keeper of the City Prison, from the charges made against him of pppropriuting Alexander Hoag’s watch and money. 6 Committee reported that the watch and money were given to the brother of Hoag on a pow-r of attoraey. Adopted. Repaving Morris stree’—The Committee on Streets xe- ted an ordinance in favor of repaving Morris street, etween Greenwich and Washington streets. Adopted ; The same committee reported a resolution in favor ef tegulating Thirtieth street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, which was also adopted. The Committee on Wharves reported a resolution re- scinding the resolution adoped lest April, which pro hibited steamboats navigating the Sound from landing at any of the wharves west of Market slip, The resolution was rejected. A Locafoco Match Factory—A communication was re- ceived from the City I ir, informing the Board that @ nujsance existed in West Eighteenth street in the shape of a Locofoco Match Factory, which gives great offen: to the inhabitants in the neighborhood. Ordered on file. The qoutes, report of the members of the Croton Water Board was presented and ordered to be printed. Comptroller’s Report —A report was received from the Comptroller, asking for a fu: a] iation to defray expenses for the Pree) year, and 4H his reasons tor the deficiency. From the Sy eb it appeured that the ex- penses were $5000 less for the seven months of the pre- gent government than the expenses for four months un- der two previous administrations, 1 he ordinance appropri- ating the following sums was then adopted— ‘otal for city accounts. . Papers from the Board of Assistants.—T'wo resolutions, resented by the Comptroiler, one of them appropriating Fro for the payment of the Elizabeth street lots, pur- and the other direct. as they are no long- ited to the credit of ls. They were adopted in concur. chased for common school pu: ing the Comptroller to sell the sami er required, the preach to be dep tue common ac! tence Alderman Schir ffelin’s Police Bill.—This bill came from the Board of Assistants, with en amendment fixing the salary of the Superintendent at $1500 instead of $1250. Alderman Gate moved to ley the bill on the table. Alderman Bustina moved the adoption of the amend- ment. Alderman Bunting to ‘the Parsrornt here called uj take the chair, and then took up the cudgels in support of his own bill, calling upon the Alderman of the anit for his reasons for delay. Aldermen Gaze urged as a reason that the bill provided it An soreeuneet auld wear A badge. rman Hasprovucx 81 rted the motion to lay upon the table, and alluded to the President's bill in 4 very agrientied acid terms. alderman Scuierrecin then rose and said that he did not deem it singular that the Alderman from the second had attacked his bill; that he had attacked and opposed every great and 1m; it measure that had been brought up in this this year, and did not deem it at ell sin- gular thet he should do #0. Nothing else could be ex- pected of that gentlemaa. Alderman Gate of the second ward rose, and hoped the chair would call the gentleman to order. # Alderman Haseroucx.—I hope the gentleman will be permisted to proceed, sir. Alderman Scnterverin—I do not intend to be personal in my remarks. Alderman e egrck you gt all, sir, Alderman 8.— not intend to be personal in refc. rence to the Alderman of the 14th. Alderman Mi.urn—You said second. (Laughter) Alderman 5 —Did 1? well, I meant the old of the 14th, (renewed laughter,) and if I said 2d, 1 beg that gentle- man’s pardon. After some considerable debate the amendment wos adopted, and the bill was sent to the Mayor for approval Alteration of the License Law.—Alderman Buntine of- fered a resolution to the effect that an application be made to the Legislature for an alteration of the license Laws, making the price for licenses greater, and the penalty for violation greater than at present—Adopted. Betting on Elictions.—, Buntixa also offered a resolution for appeal to the Legislature to make it a penal offence to bet upon elections— Adopted without debate, {seagas Laws—Ald, Scuirrreuin offered the fol- lowing :— Resolved, That an application be made to Congress to #0 far amend the Constitution of the United States, as to make it necessary for a person to be a resident of the Uni- ted States 21 years, and of the State six months, to entitle him to a vote. Laid on the table without debate. The Alderman gave Seema that he should call up the resolution at the next mosting. Justice Drinker’s Communication. — Ald. Hatsnovcx call. ed up the communication of Justice Drinker, in relation to the Sparcaipig he by the Board, directing him to sit at the House of Detention at Harlem. It was taken “p and referred to the Committee on Laws. Some further business of no special interest was then ad and at half-past 10 o’clock the Board adjourn. Liorement.—-Considerable excitement took place at the railroad depot, at Portland, this (Sa- turday) afternoon, owing to the elopement of a young lady, daughter of Lachlan Doneldson, Mayor of 8t. Jobn, who left her home on the 9th inst., in company with a Captoin Todd, of the British army. The young lady is ihout twenty years of age, and of very attractive man- er®, combining much beauty and ial appearance. id has left a wife and is about thirty.tour years, twochildren at St. ‘Yohn. The gentleman left 8t. Jo! his carriage three days previous for Fredericton, and was there joined by the young lady in question, when they Pen sae to Houlton, from thence to Bangor, where they ‘ook stage for Portland. The happy pair, no doubt, con- templated proceeding farther Bou, but the gentleman ‘who had been sent upon the scent, suddenly interrupted them in their dreams of ‘future bliss,” and prevailed Mies Doneldson to return to the “domestic circle.” surprise took pla-e in the cars, in which Captain ly has return: me to mi tears w: atliicted parents, and the married Se to cheer a tes Police Uttioe—Piceine A Poctet.—As Mr. Wade, Goshen, wesata on the cotner of a atreet Aor yg se me eoine ¢ of a gv on the city fans Coroner’s Ofice—Feurd Daownen.—The bod: the North Riv at the foot of King in the North Ris |, and had on, ia.re ea ‘Water some days. i Te & General Sessions. Before the Recerder aud Aldermen Winship and Hes- M. C. Parenson, District . 18—Case of William Davis. conclutsne we 16 o'clock the Court opened, and his Honor the charged the jury, and seemed to lean cantina te tee the property who dicd in the 1841, a about $50,600, aad eat g “ wien nee ing all his reper tails? of ‘Bathmiaa, Wentord Go imias, ii unty, Ireland. Jonas B. pI » Eaq., Assistent District iy case for the piosccution, stating all the faci stances connectcd with the transactio: from his opening, that the heirs were chael, James and Margaret A claim to the estate was made by one Charles McCarty, substantiated by a m: named ‘Bonnell. ‘The original executors of Pro] the Sane of McCerty were felse, and dicted for perjury but fled abroad and died. in 1842, James C. end Jacob Harvey were hg by the Chancellor as administrators to the estate. riy after, sn Ciera] Bear his cle‘m to the estate, as son of jars a morriage with Clements, farmer oflcouniy Limerick, Ireland, his counsel, Alexander W: After a time Mr. Watson became satiatied that Clements was not an heir, and aban doned his case, end Mr. Harvey wrote to Ireland to ascer- toin who the mate and heirs weze. The chil- dren of Michael then putin claim, end filed a bill in the Viee Chancellor's court, setting forth their titles to the estate, and callng u; John Clements to answer them; and to this comple‘nt of the lawiut heirs, C! swore to an arswer before Po’ the commissioner, setting forth that the bill filed against bim was false ; thut James and Michael Murphy, the brother of Capt Mur- poy. ewe ware eet may ed are ee and intestate; that Margaret Murphy, the sister iy Ya 1790 ; alse that fs ii Murphy, married Thomas Clcme: He te attor pd had che power ce et for his ae it was in swearing to this answer ¢ alleged perjui was committed. It wes alicged also that Clemente hed inducea he oe bai - ae sheen/ ‘nrealite sister of . Peter Murphy, deceased, w: her miaidea naan wes Alice,or Alicia O'Brien,and ‘no rela- tion whatever to the Murphys. Robert Emmett, Eeq , associated with the District At- torney for the prosecution; Francis B. Earle, for the risoner. PrRonenr Cuaratay,eleri in the Vice Chancellor's oftce was called, and proved the complaint of the true heira, and theanswer of Clements, which was alco filed. Peter Munrrny, sworn—I am from the county of Wex- ford, Irelend, endama nephew to Peter Murphy, who died’ in this’ olty; he was from the parish of Tivtain, Wextord; I saw him in the year 1810 at my father’s in the county of Wexford; he wes then on a visit to his rela- tions in Ireland, and remained there about twenty-four hours; ke had left his ship, the Erin, in Dublin; I ‘never ut that once; he was never in Ireland atier that; her’a name wes Michael, and he was brother to Peter; he had a sister numed Mareen ne married John Lawlor rad lived in county Wexford; my father, my aunt Lawler and her husband are all dead; [The witness then went on to enumerate allthe names of the children of the different branches of the Snir} I received one hundred pounds from my uncle Peter in Bel- fast, in 1817; he always wrote to his relations at home until 1817; my uncle never had avy relations in the county of Limerick, and never heard of his imag “ceare at all ; I came out here two years ego last September, re- meined a sho: time, when I considered the matter set. tled, and that the property was all apportioned te me and my relations ; I came out here in. 1n May last with my cousin James, and then heard of the secord attempt of Clements toget the property. A crozs-exemination elici- ted nothing importa Fanny O’Conneni from Ireland in Cay his family ; his bro’ aad his sister; | came saw him after I got out man. am about 54 years of age ; ] came Marphy’s; ship in 1810 ; | knew », the father of the last witness, ut from Wexford, but1 never ere; he was a very large, Epwanp Musrny, called.—I have been in this country 35 years; I knew Capt. Peter Murphy, and also his ne- phew James; he in my family in 1811 for several months ; Capt. Murphy when he came from sea paid his board ; his uncle took him from my house and took bim to college in Harlem ; I saw him about five years ago ; when I knew§Capt. Murphy} he boarded at the Tontine Coffee House. Capt. NicHotas Moranp.—I have resided in the city of New York for the last 45 years ; I was acquainted with Captain rts and I went out as mate to him ; he had the command of the ship Teaplant, and at one time of the ship Erie ; I took a hundred pounds to his brother a the request of Captain Murphy ; 1 took a letter which he wrote to his brother to the -ofticegin Ireland in 18:7, aud upon Peter Murphy, who has been a witness in court here, coming to me with it, I paid him the £100 and took a receipt from him; | have known James Murphy as the nephew of Peter Murphy. jamuzL McCosxery sworn-—Knew Capt. Peter Mur. phy, 5 he died in the game houce where | was meer ag he year 1841 ; [ think Dr. McCaulley was his phy: ; he was a man of pretty domestic habits. Cross-examined —Capt. Murphy told me that he had two nephews in this count y ; that one went to Mobile and died, and the other to New Orleans and was hanged. Eowarp Dwicnt, sworn.—Knew Captain Murphy and his nephew James, the latter came out from Ireland with meintheship Erin; knew the femily and relations of Murphy in Wexford. Dr, Ausx. C. Hossacx, sworn.—Knew Captain Murphy, and know James Murphy; he was a fellow student with me under my father ; (eon Murphy recognized James as his nephew, and paid for him as svch ; after he grada- ated he went South, and I went to Eurepe, and I never i anything more of him until about a year ago, when ty e called o1 Q.—Do you know anything about his being hanged. A—Yes sir; I ibenino: an that he ‘wen fiemttbet as James Murphy when he was riding to the gallows on a coffin; and asaproof of his coolness, it was said that he was smoking a cigar at the time. Capt. Moxanp recalled—Q —Captain, did you ever hear that James Murphy was hung in Alabama 7 A.—I did, sir ; and believed it, too. Q—What wes he hung for, did you hear, sir ? A —Yees, sir ; it was said that he was found in bed with another man’s wife. (Laughter) Q—Do they hang men in Alabama for that offence now, wt Wai hter.) ch eeasis " —l ve not; but it was said that he atabbed the husband. Q.—Was he hanged, sir? A.—I think not, for he took tea at my house about two years ago. Rucuanp Hotpen sworn—I am from the county Wex- ford, and have been for the last thirty years. I did not know Captain bagi I did know Pa ‘aret Murphy. She married John Lawlor, and had two oF three chi i" one of whom I was sponsor to. Maatin Muneny sworn—I am a son of James Marphy, who was a brother of Captain Peter Murphy, who was an uncle of mine. I saw him in Liverpool in the latter part of1910. I went to see him on board the ship Erin, which he commanded. He gave me good advice and ea. T gy here abant twu years ago with Peter, first cous! Mictat Gatway sworn—I know James Murphy, who sald he was nephew of Captain Peter. ‘He boarded’ with me—he was from the pai ish Finturn, county Wexford. Mr.s Gatway on ig sworn, testified that she wasthe pre Lag log eoae ae ite re to see Capt. 0 'o pay me for his nephew’s board, as he ‘went off without paylog his bil ee : ‘ Bev Jone hae infamy A know ford vrisoner at the at ; he made himselt known te me about turee years ago, (Or Powe:s was here withdrawn.) 7 Mr. Harvey was then sworn, and testified that no in- ducements were held out to him, to cause bim to make aty Confession or explain any thing, or to withdraw the claim Dr Powers recalled—-Mr. Harvey came to see me, Cle- ments also came by appoinment, and Mr. H. told me the whole circumstances of the case ; | was convinced that he was guilty, and I believe that he confessed it was a renee 0 gf ; Ladvised him to leave the city, and told im that if he left the city, Ithought Mr. Harvey would THanvey ten took th and T. Hanvey then took the stand again, ve a Com- plete narrative of the whole affair, und the manner la which his supposed roguery was made apparent. This cause was then suspended till to-day, The case of Davis —At half-past two o’clock, this Jury came into Court, and stated that they were unable to agree, and they were directed to retire again. At 4 o'clock, the Court being about to adjourn, sent in to enquire of the Jury whetherthey were ike to: but on their sending word that they could not, the directed that they should be furnished with refresh. ments, and kept together during the night. unless they asreed, in which cave the Court would be in readiness to receive their verdict. The Court then adjourned. 10 o’crock, P. M.—At 9 o’clock, the jury in the case of Davis came to an agreement, and officers were despatch- ed for the several members of the Court, and for the pri- soner (at large) and his connsel. About 10 o'clock all parties being present, the jury were called and answered to their Lea 7 , Cienx —How say you gentlemen, do yeu find William Davis guilty or not uty et Forxman—Guilty, Mr. Jonvay—Ahem! As I have reason to believe, sir, that some of this itty, have been led into finding this ver- dict through—Ahem !—(Sensation)—sheer starvation, 1 must ask for a poll ore ie . The Clerk then polled ity, and each one answered lilty. The District Atronnny—It is now my = ity to ‘ask that Mr. William Davis be committed for pinks The Reconver—The officers will take the prisoner into custody. Gentlemen of the jury the Court thank you for the attention you have given in this protracted cause. ‘ discharged for the term. 1, whe up to this time, had manifested the most per fect and careless indifference, then burst into tears, and protested loudly his innocerce. The Court then adjourned till this morning at eleven o’clock. Literature, d&c. History or Greecr—Harper, Brothers, New York.—The present work is by the Right Rev. C. Thirlwall, Lord Bishop of St. David’s. 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