The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1844, Page 2

Sreamsuir Caueponta is duc to-morrow at Bos- ton. She will bring half a month later;news from Burcpe. ———=s State of the Country and Political Prospects. Nothing,perhaps, can be peinted out as affording a better practical demonstration of the salutary workings ef the institutions of this country than that presented in the universal peace quiet aud har- mony which have followed immediately upon the teriiination of a political contest of unexampled violence and intensity. The country is now ina state of perfect repose. Every vestige of the re- cent conflict hasdisappeared. Without th light- est disturbance of the peace—without a solitary riot—without the smallest incident to alarm the most timid spectator—the people of a great empire, divided into two strong and powerful political par- ties, and operated upon by a Variety of exciting elements, have peacefully gone to the polls and selected their rulers. One party has achieved a great triumph, and the other has been covered with defeat, Yet peace, unbroken, universal peace, prevails. Amongst the politicians, however, there is a great deal of commotion and agitation. The cliques of the democracy, released from the tem- porary bonds of union and brotherhood, the as- sumption of which were so absolutely necessary in in the late conflict, now occupy their former position, and are laboring with a degree of activity more easily imagined than described, to promote their ewn individual order to ensure their succe: purposes. The “spvils”—extended in long and most inviting array—are epread out before the eyes of the victors, and each clique ia moving heaven and earth to gain possession of the President, and thereby secure the lion’s share. The two great divisions of the northern and southern “sections”—the former headed~by Mr. Van Buren,and the latter by John C. Celhoun—are now threatened by a third, with its nucleus in Pennsylvania. By the judicious distribution of the government patronage, the Tyler administration have managed to secure a stronger influence in Philadelphia, and throughout the State of Penasy!- vania, than in any other quarter, and the effort made by this clique to retain office will be prodigi- oua, and is much more likely to be attended with success than that of the same cligue in New York. The announcement of the contemplated visit of the President-elect to Philadelphia, previous to his in- auguration, has excited a great deal of remark Itis, indeed, asignificant amongst the politicians. fact. Altogether the prospect of repose for Mr. Polk is not very encouraging. With a powerful opposition, and such a complexity of interests in his own party, the next President has every rea- son to anticipate a very stormy and perilous term of office. It is difficult at present to form any positive con- jecture relative to the turn which political affairs likely to take. Congress meets on Monday next, and the President’s message, with the open- ing proceedings of the session, will doubtless throw some light on the very interesting position in which public affairs are at present placed. We have made the best arrangements for giving the earliest and most interesting reports of all the doings at Washington, so that public anxiety may be grati- fied to the fullest extent. Our independent posi- tion, ocaupyiag the high vantage ground of perfect neutrality, will enable us to give such reports, and make such developements of all the proceedings, moverhents and counter-movements at Washing- ton, as none of the mere tools of faction and the cliques can give, or would dare to give if they could. Notwithstanding the turmoil amongst the politi- ciang—the intrigues of the democratic cliques, and the general mist that hangs over the future, we may rest satisfied that the great measures of the annexation of Texas—the acquisition of the Ore- gon—the cautious and judicious modification of the tarifl—the reduction of the postage—and the extension of onr commerce with foreign nations, by means of mutually advantageous commercial treagies—will,in all human probability be carried in- toreffect under the coming administration. The fac- tins may, quarrel about the ‘‘spoils,” but the great déstiny of this nation is onward, and the condi- tion of political affairs will be such for the next four yeara, that it will be able to fulfil, for that time at least, its destiny. The present complexion of the general government is such that the superior wisdom and intelligence of the nation must direct its legislation. Neither party have it in their power to carry ultra party meesures. Alli that is wanted is peace, security, and repose, and the less legislation the better, in order to have a vigorous developement of allthe abundant elements of national greatness and prosperity with which this mighty coustry is blessed. ‘Prison Rerorm.—There is some talk about the organization of a ‘Prison Association” in this city. A meeting for that purpose, ia to be held at the Appollo on the 6th inst. There is certainly great necessity for the adoption, by benevolent and good citizens, of measures fer obtaining a reform of prison discipline in this city. But this is only one branch of that police reform which is 60 im- peratively demanded. The whole system of po- lice in this city, from top to bottom, is rotten, cor- rupt, and full of abuses, and must be entirely re- modelled before we can hope for any salutary and adequate reform of any department. A vast amount of the vice and crime which disgrace the community, owes its erign tothe abominable sys tem of police, and administration of criminal jus- tice. We have, for years, called out for reform, and it appears we are as far from it as ever. Presrpent Tv1eRr’s Mrssace.—We are infermed by.the Post Master of this city, that the Post Mas- ter General will despatch the message by express as soon as delivered. It is expected that it will leave Washington at 12 noon, on Tuesday, and arrive here the same night et 11 P. M. Pourcr Rerorts.—Mr. Brady, the course of aspeech in arecent case of slander, remarked that the papers in giving police reports were re- sponsible for the publication of ex parte statements. In all cases where the report is made as the mere transcript of the proceedings of the Police Court, the paper incurs no risk. It would be a different matter, were the statement adopted by the paper as its own. Some of the pettifogging lawyers have tested this quedtion to their cost. Lrrerany Discovery.—Tne Courier has just dis- covered that the splendid essay on the “Sublime and Beautiful,” by Burke, contains ‘‘exceptionable passages,” marred by “‘indelicacies of thought and expression.” This is indeed a discovery which could only have been made by the refined, dignified and chaste critics of the political gamblers’ organ. There is really now some hope for the oyster-cellar literati of the Sunday papers, Amusina.—To hear publishers who have circu- lated Sue’s and Bulwer’s novels in thousands and tens of thousands, talk of pruning Burke’s essay on the “Sublime and Beautiful,” and cutting out the “‘exceptionable passages.” Horace Gageney’s Last Hyravstasm—The “‘water cure” is the newest favorite idea of Philo- sopher Greeley. He has gone into it with charac- teristic zeal, and Vincent Priessnitz now occupies 4 niche side by aide with Charles Fourier. Navioation.—We have mild weather again, and the Hudson will therefore, probably, remain open 4 little while longer. a Lona Istanp Tunnxy.—The Long Island Rai|- road Tunnel is now completed. The train {rom Boston came through it for the first time on Thure- By evening. Yesterday being the day*déicated to St. An- drew, the patron Saint of Scotland, the St. Aa- drew’s Society of this city, commentorated its re- tura with the usual festive observances. The din- ner was served at the City Hotel. Atsixo’cloek, the hour appointed, about a hundred gentlemen’ this association, and their guests, eat down to an elegant banquet, which the seasonableness of the hour allowed full leisure to discuss and enjoy in the true style of Scotch sociableness ; and although there were a few blank seats at the table, there was not discernable a single interruption or chasm in the link of good feeling and enjoyment, which prevailed throughout the whole company. Mr. Irvine,President of the St.Andrew’s Society, eccupied the Chair. On his right sat Mayor Samet the President of the St. George’s Society the President of the German Society ; the Pre: dent of the New England Society ; Rev. Stark. On his left we observed the British Consul ; the President of the St. Patrick Society ; the President of the Knickerbocker Society ;. the Chaplain, Rev, Mr. M‘Leod ; Mr. Kennedy ; Mr. Maxwell ; Mr. Campbell, Secretary. Mr. Norrie as Vice Pre-ident. % 3 en the cloth was removed the Chaplain re- turned thanks and non domine, was sung by the “hoir, after which g % The Pxesrpent arose and instructed them to fill for the first regular toast. He observed that another year had past away, and they were again privileged to assemble under the auspices of their venerable Society, to interchange with each other the gre: ing of friends and. brothers, to commemorate the land of their fathers, of their youth, of their affections. And it was least gratifying part of of their proce that ay that they were able to ¢ each other en the prosperity of their t society, which, un- its present management, has been us euccess(ul as could be desired Doria the ear ita su)- porting arin had been extended to hundreds of their unfortunate countrymen; their wants were cup- lied; their spirits cheered ; their steps directed by cient unsel to new and sure paths of success- ful ent se and honest industry. Nor had the sick been neglected; relief had been administered to them by the skill of their excellent ‘physic! ny and the bed-side of the afflicted had been soothe brightened by the religious consola:ion af- ded by their zealous chaplain, and founded upon that faith for which their fathers bled and co tended with such heroic courage. It waa impossi- ble to contemplate the utility of their society, with. out a feeling of gratitude towards those excellent Scotchmen who founded il, in a spirit so congenial with the character of their native land ; 1t was for them to coutinue its exertions and extend its usefulness. He would ask permission to again con- gratulate them on the return of their time-honored anni- versary, associated as it was with so many old remem. brances, which do not require to be wakened, for they ise spontaneous in the bosom of ever; Scotchman, in part of th ever there was a Svot nf surface, on each return of this day he dediicates it to his country ; unfurls the banner of St. Andrew, pa heartfelt tiger of respect to the country of his fathers. Gentlemen, I give you— phe day and ‘sl whe hone: it*—(Applause,) When the cheering and applause had subsided the President again rose, and made another very appropriate address by way of introduction to the second regular toast, which was— “The Land O’Cakes.”—(Tremendous cheering ond every demonstration of delight.”) The third toast followed in rapid succession, and was— “The Land we liv (Loud cheering ‘ahd all the honors )—Hail Columbia by the Choir. ‘The Paxsrpent announced the fourth toast ; called for full bumpers, and waid that it was generally believed that the reign of Queen Victoria was to form a very rem: ble era in the history of the British Empire—(cheers) was the case with ber female predecessors who occupied that throne; but how different the character of their reigns! Those of the past were allied to violence, to force, to the right of might ; whilst that of Victoria is the triumph of moral force, of humanity and justice. It was impossitile net to see, also, 10 her elevation above the pomp a.d pride of royalty, her assiduous attention to her social and domestic duties her suavity and condescen-ion, the surest signs that she was @ worthy Quven, because a good womaa ; and he was sure that he spoke the senti- ments ofevery Scottish heart, when he expressed a deep and sincere wish, that she might live long to promote the happiness of, and set a brightexample by her lifeto her Gentlemen, I give you, “The Qi d bless her.” (Applause.) Music by the choir—" God save the Queen.” At this part of the proceedings, Mr. H. Phillips, the famous vocalist, entered and took a seat at the table, and wasreceived by warm marks of we!come and_ respect [ give you— ‘The President of the United States. which continued for The next was— in silence ) Passipent -We are vow about to drink a toast which will surely be received by you in a suitable manner—it is honor of the Empire City of the Empire State, whose hie! jatrate houors us with his presence to-night.— ink— The City of New York, and his Honor the Mayor.— (Very ause’) Music—"Myuheer Von Donk.” Mayor Hanren responded in a short but humorous man- ner, which told right well upon the audienee. He would, befoce oll else, inform them that he was not scoustomed co speak in public, nuf to meetings like that; but his anti- Cipatiens were more tlfan realizea on becoming acquain- ted with the sons of St. Andrew on thatoccasion. He never cultivated eloquence. Yet he could recollect that nearly thirty years ago,when his father—a most excellent father he was—lived on Long Island, he had some thought of becoming a lawyer—he would observe here that law- yersthen were not what they are now.; (Lavghter.) His \ather said he theught there were more lawyers than could get on honest living ater) He thought then of becoming a doctor—but doctors then were not what they are now. (Laughter) But his fa- ther said he would fix him out in life, and put him to be a printer. He quoted an old saying thi “idle head was the Devil’s wockshop,” and so arranged it that he had him to work 18 hours a day. Since thai time, however, the people had made him their Chief Magistrate, and seemed to think 18 hours a day too little for him t» work. (Laughter.) He would net, however, joccupy their time further, seeing as he did, some six or seven gentle- men, all ready to make a specch, each of from half Jan hour to an hour, and {ull as many who were prepa: 0 aing songs ; he would give them the following sentiment ia conclusion : « The Charitable Society of St. Andrew's: No bubbling rivulet betraying itself with its noise, but a full deep stream, bearing on its bosom comfort and assistance to the afflicted and indigent! (Applause.) Presipent—Geatlemen, now fer the next toast. Are you reudy? “ The Parish Schools of Scotland.” Scotch song by Mr. Croskie—“ Here’s to the land 0” Bonnets Blue.” Ninth toast— The Representative of the British Government in this country, and our friend and guest—the British Consul. The Consvi. returned thanks in a short speech, in which he paid « high tribute of respect to the Scotch n: aon, concluding by saying that he would be proud to thought half a Scotchman ; but thet in which he most gloried was, that their common countries, formerly ri- vals and enemi (Cheers) He gave— “The sympathies of Britons—may they continue to flow, with every pulsation of their hearts.” (Applause.) Tenth toast— Scottish story and Scottish song. Song by Mr. Phillips— The gloomy night is gathering now united for ever into one. — fu The Prestpent in a brief manner prefaced the next toast, which was— “ Our master charitable societies, and their representa- tives, our worthy guests. i The Presipenr of the St. George’s Society re- aponded, aad gave— “ The Kose and the Thistle.’—His honest roughness will nt the hand that would plock a leaf frem the bosom of his sister, Intertwined—may they flourish in the streng th of beauty for ever. The Present of the St. Patrick’s Society, fol- lowed, and gave— “ The Capital of Scotlan It stands unrivalled in i memories of ts beauties of the present— noble charities and splendid architecture _ The Presipent of the German Society followed, and proposed— “The Industry, Prudence ond Perseverance of the Scoich.” —Let the wori imitate their example, and Charity may goa begging (Cheers i» ‘The President of the New England Association made a good speech, and offered a» a sentiment : The Free Church Presbyterians of Scotland—May the Almighty God multiply and perpetuate such races of men on the face of the earth. The Pres dent of the St. David's Society, after making some amusing observations, gave : Weel ti ved daffit—the reward and encouragement of honest industry. (Chee Pr jent of the St. Nicholas Society also spoke. entiment was: igang wo p! © worli—naturally allied by blood, in- st y by interest— May each al think that the gain of the one cannot be ss of the other. The President gave the twelfth regular toast, which was in honor of ‘All good Lassies’’—but the « words we did not get. f Ra and last toast from the Chair, was aa follows— “ May care and trouble ner ih, But mirth and joy be wi’ us Several capital volunteer toasts followed, and the festivity was kept up til almost ‘ the auld kirk hammer struck the twal,” and certainly on po oc- casion of the kind was more social and friendly (eeling, more good humor and merriment, than on this. All this was a good deal promoted certainly, by the pleasant speeches and the musical per- formances, particularly those by Mr. H. Phillipe, Ce met @ reception as warm and hearty ‘as could own. ' Alvany. ortdepondaneaet the Moreld 4 Ausany, Nov. 29, 1844. Closing of Navigation—Political Affaira—“ Yes or or No,” ina day or two. Navigation is about. closed—the Columbia and ‘Personal Mevemoutd. ly in Albany, some of which aré #ipposed to have been the work of incendiaries. The Mayor of that city has offered a reward of $200 for the discovery of apy of the Swallow have literally pushed their way up this | 8° morning, and expect to leave at 12M. In addition to the cold weather, which has been severe, we have had a fall of about 8 inches of snow, which has already breught forth numberless sleighs, in the matter of which’Albamy is very justly celebra- ted. In my last I neglected, amongst the names of the candidates tor clerkship of theAssembly, to name Freeborn G. Jewett, ex-membér of Congress, ot Munroe county, and Mr. Wales, of Troy, ex-clerk. The contest will be between Jewett and Rose. Chancellor Walworth lias gone to Washington, it is presumed to_ see about the seat om the bench of the Supreme Court. In the event of his int- ment,the next anxious inquiry is, who will be Chan- cellor? If Gov. Bouck makeg the appointment, it will be Chiet Justice Nelson; if Gov. Wnght, the Chief will share the chances with Mr. Paige, late Seyator, and for many years Reporter of the Court of Chancery, and Mr, Assistant Viee Chancellor Sandford, ot your city. If Chiet Justice Nelson gives up, there will be two vacancies on the bent of the Supreme Court,as Mr. Justice Bronson will, it is said, soon resign on account of his continu bad health. He isa learned and capable Judge, and one whose place will be with difficulty sup- plied. Judges Gridley and Willard are on the qui vive for the succession. As there are now two vacancies in the U. S. Senate, Gov. Wright and Gov. Tallmadge both having resigned, the party leaders, great and small, are in a terrible way. r. Foster, President pro tem. of the State Senate, has gone te Washington, doubtless with an appointment from Gov. Bouck in his pocket ; and it 14 rumored thatex-Governor- ex-Senator Marcy will soon fellow suit. These appointments are, however, only temporary—the Legislature electing the Senators in February Here will be another great contest ; Col. Young, Gen. Dix, C. C. Cambrelling, Gor Dickinson, Gov. Marcy, Mr. Foster, Admiral Hoflman, and Gen. Barker, (Attorney General), being in the field. Iamay prove a bad prophes but I will make a prediction, that if Messrs. fiman and Barker veto sma they will beat the field by along odds, Tn my last, 1 closed in such haste, that I neglect- ed to say, that we have a well built and commo- dious Amphitheatre here, and at present there is said to be an excellent company—Otto Motty is the star, with a number of lesser hghts. The Mu. seum Saloon, under the management of Mr. Rice of the Buffalo Theatre, is also said tohave an ex- cellent stock company, with Charles Howard as 8 star ; and what is more to the managers, both are doing a good business, as I am formed, my en- gagementg preventing me from visiting them. > You have doubtless seen the account of an at- m tack of the Indians, or Anti-renters, on dadge Liv- ingston, and the subsequent attack upon the ludians by the Sheriff of Schoharie Co. Two Auti’s,who were injered, were taken ; but discharged on $500 bail. One of them, residing in the town of Berne, in this county, bas sivce died of injuries receive on his head, by the possee. Yours, & Hamuton. New anp ReMmarkaBLe M&NAGERIE.—A very curious menagerie has been opened at 149 Fulton street and 1g Ann street. Jt contains some animals never seen in this country, and additions are to be made to it as soon as possible. There,is also a ring attached to it, in which is seen the povelspec- tacle of a Lapland poney ridden by a Borneo ou- Tang outang, dressed and riding like a veteran cir- cus rider. A camel from Mount Sinai, is also there, on which children and ladies can ride, after the manner of the Jewish ladies when travelling through the wilderness. It is a most pleasing and instruc- tive exhibition, and all parents should take their families there. The charge is only 124 cents; the place is well warmed, ventilated, and the separate eytrance for ladies is at 149 Fulton street,next door to Cool-idge & Cutter’s drug store. Foot Rack—It will be seen by the advertise- ment in another column, that there is to be a race for $1,000, of twelve miles, to take place on the Beacon Course, Hoboken, on the 16th inst. The principal competitors will, most probably, be Green- halgh and Gildersigeve, the latter being now convenient to the course, in severe train- ing. ‘This will be a hard and’ most doubtful strug- gle, as it is well known that Gildersleeve was out of condition at the lastrace. The friendaof Steep. rock, the Indian, refuse to have him run again this fall. f Service or Piate.—The passengers on board the Royal steamer Britannia, on her late voyage from Liverpool to Boston, were so highly gratified with the conduct of Capt. Hewitt, during a vety boisterous voyage, that they voted him a of plate. The plate was purchased in this city; und three days since forwarded to Boston. Oaptain Hewitt leaves again for England, this noon. Stitt atit.—The Albany Argus is still work- ing away at the effort of explaining the cauge of the extraordinory dircrepancy between the vote in this State for Mr. Polk and that for Mr. Wright. It is labor lost. The matter has been finally settled in the public mind. (Hon. J. M. Pardy, from Chenango Hon. Julius Rockwell, from Pittsfield, Senator A. 8. Porter, from Detroit, 2 Howard’s Hotel yesterday, % : Mong or THE Panic.—We find in the New Eng- land Farmer the following paragraph ef the effects of Polk’s election :— Mr. Webster, Marshfield, has lost one of his noble oxen, by changing hia dict from turnips to potatoes, which were cited aeaiacs Neagle Wag ry eed uy em. Near] WY are nflected with rot. eagbe iiilias. Theatricals, dc. “Master Burke,” now grown to a respectable manhood | had a full, complimentary benefit at Albany (his place of mr evening,previous'to his departure for Europe, where he proposes to spend a year or twoin perfecting himself, under the best masters, in musical lore. As @ performer on the violin, Mr. Burke is sald-to be very remarkable, and the finish of the best European schools will complete his powers, Mr. Howard had a bumper fiton Fridry evening, at the Albany Maseum, pension ‘ ‘A patty of 14 Indians from fie North Western Teftito- ry, reached this city on Th f on their way to Eng- land. eed, are fine specimens of the unadulterated abo rigines of the country, dressed in their native costume, The Jlutchinson family gave their last concert in Buf falo on Friday evening. It was well attended. Tt is stated in some of the paj has been employed to play in She is to play—with her tail ‘Lhe Congo Melodists are at Ne “ Herr Cline terminsted his engagement at the Augusta ‘Theatre on Monday las! si , Booth is engaged at the Savannah Theatre for five nights. Mr. Barton, the celebrated flatist, has been highly suc cessful in Philadelphia. MrPamison ia proving successful at the Chesnut street Theatre, Philadelphia. At the National Amphitheatre, New Orleans, they have an Ethiopian operatic corp, and they form an tt! ballet corps, that executes marvels in this line tow the papers ray. Mr. Leander Rodney has made arrangements to open the Baltimore Theatre, eurly in December. lietakes out two or three “Boston boys” with him, Ibe ira, that Nothing isto be done at the Melodeon Theatre, ton, until February, when the Italian Opera wil brought forward with new and gorgeous scenery. — M, Garrea' oncerts are still attrectir in St, Louis, Leiamahaid . A young lady named Miss Emma Pike, is ase. ries ot mie orale iments illustrating the sy: Mnemonics, or artificial memory, in Boston. Sheridan Kuowles’s admirable play of the “Hanch- cant ire, Mr. Mes. ust 8 , pal characters. ee ™ ae St. Charles theatre is to open on Saturday evening m™ 5 Mr. Tobey is giving concerts in Norfolk. He ishighly spoken of rf a ‘musician. bi 8. P. Stickney is doing Orleans Cirous. He has himself at the head ; fii capital music, Mr. Sillabee, the delineator of the eccentricities and pe- onliarities of the Yaokee charaeter, made his first r= ance before a Charleston audience, on Monday T¢ The Harmoneon Family sre giving their pleasing en- tertainments at Lyceum Hell, me " It in stated that at the termination of his present. ment in Boston, Mr. Lishansvn will proseed totee sett The Pittsburg Daily jes its honor that Miss don did whip the owner that question is settled. driving business at the New lendid corps of equestrians, and well trained horses, and jew Orleans Ameri-,| ‘Theatre in that city. 80 Mojor Popham, of this city, aged 98, was on Thursday elected President of the General Society of Cincinneti— vice Morgan Lewis, deceased. Mojor P. was the aid of Gen. Gates. Judge Tergeil has errived in New Orleans, on his way te France, to supply the place of the Hon. Ashbel Smith, as Charge d’Affaire at the French Court. Several members of Congress passed through Albany on Fridayjand the previous day, for Washington, vis :— Hon. O. Hungerford, Hon. A. Dana, Hon. H. Wheaton, Hon, L. Stetson, Hon. D. L. Seymour, Hon. Wm. A. Mose- ley, and Hon. A. Smith of this State; Hon. John Went: worth and lady, of Illinois; and Hon, P. Dillingham, of Vermont. Hon. D, D.Barnerd of that district, bad pre- ceeded them a day or two. ‘The Washingtonian Total Abstinence Society of Char- leston,have sppointed Col. M. I. Keith, B. R. Carroll, Ei Rev. Jobn Bachman, Edward Horlbeck, and F. C. one to attend the Temperance Convention at Co It is intimated that Mr. Van Buren feels no disposition to leave the sylvan delights of Lindenwald. toteke a seat in the United States Senate, while Mr. Polk occupies the White House. John M Duttield, Esq, late editor of the Natchez Cou- rs bee.) elected '\.ajor General of the 3d division ef Mississippi Militia jaird pi ses to repeat his instructive lectures on Next week, in Morristown. Mann Butler, Esq has been delivering lectures on ‘Western History, in'st. Louis. Notice is given inthe Jersey City Advertiser, that plication will be made at the next sitting for an act to in- corporate an association tor the purpose of establishi: a ferry between New Jersey and New York, to be lecat in Hudson county, opposite the city of New York. ASt. Louis paper speaks of a mammoth ox raised in Missouri, weighing 4000 pounds. James W. Weir has been elected cashier of the Har- risbarg Bank. Commodore Kearney, U. 8. Navy, and Capt. Talcott, of the U. 8. Engineer Corps, arrived in Noriolk on Saturday, en rovte to Pensacola, to join the Commissioners associat with them to selecta site foradry dock at that naval station, There is a rumor that is @ distinguished merchant in Front street, Philadelphia, has left that city suddenly, and that his creditors are minus $100,000. Daniel D. Barnard left Albany on Thursday evening, in the Knickerbocker for Washington. Ganzevort Melvill, the distinguished democratic ora- tor, was at Albany on Thursday. John Van Buren, E04 son of the Ex-President, it is seid will probably'be the next Attoruey General of this 2. ‘The celebrated John H. Slack is doing a in Tennessee, making acollection of funds fo e business George- sry Longfellow and Mr. Griswold are about to publish compilations of foreign poetry. The English ta of the 19th century is a work which hes long been favorite idea with Griswold; The French, Spanish, Italian, German and Sclavonic poets areto supply Profes- sor Longfellow with the aaterial of his wajenead work. “Rocking,” at Jonesborough, Tenn , means throwing stones. The Rev. Mr. Editor Brownlow says he fired a pistol at a fellow who “rocked” him, and came within three feet of hitting him, ‘The whig ladiaa of Richmond held a meeting on Thurs- da; it, for the purpose of raising funds for erection of a statue of Mr. Clay. A neve, entitled The Tel hk has heen started in Lafayette ; it takes the place of the Southern Thaveller, formerly published in that city, with which journal also ceases thu editorial labors of Mr. Richard Rust. The Tele- rep’ isto be published (atetels S ANE J. H. Camp- & Co.—the editorial department devolving upon Cel. Campbell. A professorship of agriculture has been established in Amberst », Massachusetts, The professorship is conferred upon Alonzo Gray, author of ** Scientific and Practical Agriculture.” The editor of the Louisville Journal says that his profits are more than treble the salary of acebinet ministe: The Grant County Herald says that Ome-hauk-t Sioux Indian, who has been confined in jail at Prairie d Chien, charged with the murder of Sheriff , R. Dp. ‘Lettet, was discharged from custody on the 22d ul! for the want of evidence to convict him. Charles F. Miller, rendered notorious some time since lucting his own wife, was sentenced a tew da: at Westchester to an noting negred of thirty da; and a fine of five hundred dol for committiag an sault on Mr. Mills, an attorney of that place. A number of printers of Boston have associated them- selves together for the ‘arting a daily paper. It will advocate American principles. We hear, by way of Paris, that G. W. Featherstonhaugh, Eq, formerly a resident for many years in this count has been appointed British Con Havre. Theodore 8. Fay, the Seo of the American ° tion neer the Court of Berlin, &@ new novel in London press. Miss Eliza Cook, the poetess, is dangerously ill. Platte Argus says, that Gen. 8. L. Leonard is elect” edeubuit attorney, Oy adecided ent A woman, by the name of Darrah, was killed in Hook- sett, a few miles below Concord, N. H.,on Monday jast The perpetrators of the deed were the husband and son ef the deceased, who were in a state of intoxication at the providence aren, chert of Providence. ‘The editor of the Boston Courier denies a portion of the assertion of Dr. Franeis, at late dinner of the Historical Society in New York, about Barlow’s remo- delling the Psalms of David, and refers the Doctor to the archives of thi iety. The New Hampshire House of Representatives hi borg resolution, nem con. requi their Repre: tives in Congress, and instructing Senators, ‘‘to ‘use their exertions to reduce the present exorbitant rates of postage.” An interesting little daughter of Dr. O. 8. revs of Louisville, was struck on the head,recently, with a club, Rees youth, who at the time, was ious, Her was broken, and her situation in the highest degree critical. Mr. Robert Wickliffe, Jr., the U. 8. Charge de’Affairs to Sardinia, continues his contributions to the National Institute at Washington, the last of which is entitled Historic Hints on the Constitutions of Florence,” and it is'aaid to be a most instructive resume... James R. Abernethy, Evq. of Paris, Monroe County, Mo., bas been reelected Circuit Attorney for Judge McBride’s Circuit. The Nashville Whig announces the death of the Hon. Robert T. Whyte. Wm D. Frazer, a clerk on board the steamer Hannibal, was recently drowned near St. Louis. The corner stone of anew Presbyterian Church hes been laid at Mobile. The location is one of the most fa- vorable and pleasant ones in the city. The resignation of Mr. Tallmad US Senat tice the death of C, Oe saute: seen patois donil of his seat in the s been procured, and és now in the hands of the State utive. 4 The fri of Gov. Dorr, in Rhode Island, are getting Up meetings im the several ‘towns, for the purpose ef in- structing the representatives in the General Assembly, to vote for the unconditional liberation of Thomes W, Dorr. Professor Maflit is lecturing en ‘the American and French Revolut ons,” &c. Newark, New Jersey, Mr. Vale is lecturing on Astronomy in Frederiekaburg. The beautiful cottage residence in Durham, Ct., owned and occupied by W. Wadsworth, Jr. Esq. was entirely consumed by fire on the 20th inst. Furniture mostly saved. Loss $3,600—insured for $2,400. A mesmeriser, Mr. J. Ferrand, and his wife, have been convicted at New Orleans, of practising medicine with- out a license, in mesmerizing persons for disease. On Friday my the students of the University, at Charlottsville, Va., had an illumination and bonfire in honor of the Presidential election. Addresses were also le. Silas Wright has left Albany and returned to Canton. He has ed his office as Senator, and left Albany without ex,ressing any wish in regard to the selection of his successor. It ia said that Col. Thomas B. Florence is to supercede James Hay, Jr., in the {Philadelphia Post Office. B.8. Gaither, Esq, has been chosen President of the Senate of North Carolina. ‘The Hon. R. D. Johnson was married to Miss Matilda Maflit, (adaughter, we believe, of the celebrated Metho- bono a J. N, Mafiit,) at Galveston, on the 6th in- The Hon. J. ¥.H. Claiborne takes the editorial charge of the Duily Herald of Mobile,on the first of next mont! . The National Lord’s Day Convention assembled at Bal timore on Wednesday, , ring organized by iP pointment or the Hon. John Quincy ‘Alans as President, ind some six or eight Vice Presidents and Secretaries, proceeded to consider the business for which it had as sembled. About twelve hundred delegates were in at tendance. Mrs. Wilson, of Hai ell, Me., who was acquitted, about a year since, » Of the murder of husband, i about to be married again. Thorn is now in prison under sen- tence of death tor the murder of Wilson. Reuben Harrison is to be executed at Granville, 8. C., on the Ist of February, {for the murder of Reuben Reese. Mr. Dit Solle, of the “ Philadelphia Spirit of the Times,” has been presented with a a ge Sp patent lever watch, of the finest workmanship, wi & gold chain. On the inside of the case, is engraved these words :— “God and the people”—the motto of hia paper, Around tho circle is :—* Irishmea never forget a. friends nor turn thair backs to an enemy.” . John M. Burris, of St Francia county, Ark., was row ved in the Mississippi river on the night of the 28th was found the next day, having floated upon a sand bar The democrats of Savannah have nominated Dr. Richard Wayne as their candidate for the Mayora'ty. The Rev. Dr, Cox, of Brooklyn, N.Y. lectured before the Mercantile Library Asaoci |, at the Odeon Theatre, Boston, n Thursday evening, the subject of His- ee eos proper method olsiudging it,to be illustrated with maps and drawings. Mr. Senator and Rey tatives Sau: Steenrod, ‘Weller ga 1 Davis and'amith of Indiens, have artivedin Washington, re few rxp Boo the Rev. J. M. Wainwright, D.D.: H. W. Hewit, New York.—This is certainly one of the most splendid works that has ever emanated from the PAny press of this ity. It contains near upon 700 illas- trations of thé most super description—it is print- ed in bold andclear type,very suitable tor advanced age or imperfect vision,as well as the pulpit,with all the necessary tables, &c. It is most handsomely got up, the front head displaying the front of Trinity Church, as it will appear when completed. In every respect this 1s one of the best works we have met with for a length of time. Tae Lapirs’ Companion, on Peorta’s ANNUAL, for 1845, (volumes 19 and 20:) 109 Fulton street.— Two, of this magazine for the past year, bound 19 one, to form a sort of annual; abounding in every k mepe g of pamby pamby trifles, trom the trimming of a lady’s flounce to the making of a cup of tea—plates music included. Burge on THe Sustime anp Brautirut ; Harper Brothers, New York.—This edition of the very el gant essay of Burke, has been carefully uo Co use otveinels, Ragen of questions, and the translation of quotations, copiously intro- duced from the Greek and Latin gored have rendered the edition admirably fitted for the pur- poses of education, and of general reading We Tegret to observe the omission ot certain passages which heve a tendency to mar the beauty and effect of the essay. ‘luz Lapy or THe Laxe—Carey & Hart, Phila- delpnia.—A most splendid and beautifully illus- trated edition of this most excellent poem; well worth @ place in the library of the moet affluent. Tue Prize Story Boox—G. S, Phila- delphia—A moet interesting and ene eark for juveniles. Famriy Crrote—By H. A. Groves—Gould & Co., Bostoa—A hewatinally got up amall pocket volume, containing some of the best pieces of onr most talented writers. Picture anv Verse Boox—Appleton & C New York—One of Mary Howett’s most delight- ful worke fer children, illustrated with upwards of 100 engravings. It ought to be in the library of every juvenile. Linrany vor My Youne Countrymen; Lirz oF Oxtver Cromwett, by Southey—Appleton & Co., New York—A very interesting work, highly suita- ble for the youth of any country. Tue Great Merroro.is ror 1845—Doggett, New York—One of the most useful works ever issued from the press for residents ot and visitors to this city., It abounds with all the information that can be required, together with blank j is for every day in theyear. It is neatly got up boty in pocket book and journal style. More than one edition has alreddy been disposed of. Cost only 5@ cents. Exrzn Hatsey, by W. G. Simme—Burgess & Stringer, New York.—An interesting work, well got up, ata reasonable cost—only 25 cents. Puncn’s Naturat History or Courten1p—Care, & Hart, Philadelphia.—Equal to any other of this a writer’s” productions for wit, satire, and jun. . Forrcastix Yarns, by the late J. W. Gould— Judd & Co., New York.—Will be found an inter- esting work, particularly to the nauticals. Tue Arracue, on Sam Siick 1n Enc.anp—But- ae & Stringer, New York.—So well known that ittle is required to be said of it—only 25 cents. Onzata, on ‘THE Rep Race or America; by H. K. Schoolcroft ;—Bussing & Stringer, New York ; a pamphlet for 26 cents that contains a vast amount of valuable intormation relative to the almost obso- lete race of aborigines of this great country. Jack, Tue Grant Kinuer ; and other Porms of the hke kind; bere W.N. Bayly, with illustra- tions by Leech 5 ame Stringer, New York. A very humorous volume of poetry, and the work well got-up. - Sworp’s ALmanac ; a Cuven Reotsrer; Stan- ford & Swords, New York.—A very useful pocket volume for the Clergy, &c. of the Union, with blank interleaves for memoranda, containing a vast amount of information on Church matters, Canons, Clergy, &c. Tux Boox or Tue Anoricines or NortH AMERI- ca, by J. Frost, L. L. D. ppleten & Co. New York.—A pretty good condensation of Catlin’s work on this subject, well got up and beauufully ulustrated. Metuop er INsTRUCTION IN THE RypIMENTS OF Pres. by E. Ives, jr—Winchester, New York.— useful work on this subject, designed for the use of schools. Rowsr’s Pouicy Towawns THE Brete—Campbell & Co. Philadelphia—Au anonymous pamphiet abounding with much declamation, but little his- torical fact. TaLes From THE German—Harper Brothera,New York.—This forms No. 42 of Harper’s Library of Select Nor A somewhat interesting work of upwards of 100 pages of closely printed matter, for one shilling. Turrwatt’s Hrtory or Gresce ; No. 2— Harper Brothers, New York.—One of the best and cheapest books that ever issued from the press of these enterprising publishers. ‘Tas -Wanorninc Jzw, No. 6—Harper and Brothers, New York.—Plenty of matterfor the mo- ney; of the quality “the least said soonest mended.” Sketonss or Inisu Cuahacter ; by Mrs. S.C. Hall—Burgess and Stringer, New ‘York. ‘Like all the other productions of this gifted writer, at once chaste, elegant and interestin, Hanrse’s Incuminatep Biss, Nos. 12 and 13; Harper & Brother, New Yerk.—As good and as beautiful as ever. Hxgwert’s Iuiverratep Suaxsrgare, Nos. 33 to 35;,Hewitt, New York.—A most beauuful work; as it progresses improves. Tur Epinsuscn Review, for October—Scott, New York.—Contains many vali ticularly those on “Puseyism” a mmene: ment; they should be read by all theologians, in these piping times of religious controversy. Granam’s American Monruiy Magazine, for Dec. Graham, New Kork.—About ss good a ma- gazine as is published in the neighborhood. CotumBiaN Magazine, for Dec.—Post, New York.—A tolerably mteresting number. There are some beautiful illustrations promised for the January number. American Jougnat or Fins Ants—Taylor, New York.—A new work with considerable room tor improvement in every reepect. Tux Lonvon Quarterty Revizw, for October ; Scott, New York.—A more interesting number for general reader than the previous. Biackwoon’s Epinsureu Magazine, for Nov’r; Scott, New York.—A capital: number. These re- prints do the publishers infinite credit. Tue Democratic Revigw, for Nov’r; Langley, New York.—A capital number, containing some excellent papers. Lirret’s Living Aas, Nos. 26 to 29; Burgess & Stringer, New York.—Contains as well selected papers as any that have been issued for some time past. ‘Tue Lapres’ NationaL Maaazine, for December; Peterson, Philadelphi A pretty good work. The Hon, Robert T. White, late one of the judges of the Supreme Court of Errors and A of this died at his residence in this cy on the 12th inst , in the 78th year of his age.—Nashville Our Town conrinugs To Improve.—Within the last Fall a splendid range of brick stores have been put up above the market, which with those erected below within the last few ykers,make an iene business not common at any former period. All these stores are tex- anted, and are stocked with the largest supply of goods suited vo the country and town trade, ever afforded in this market.—Winyaw Observer, 16th Nov. Memrnis Races —The races at Memphis do not appear to e been very isteresting. The four mile purse was carried off by Sally Shannon, beating two others. General De Buys won the three mile purse ; and took two prizes—the purse at two miles the three in five. The time mede in each race is not mentioned with sufficient confidence to report it, but no- thing remarkable was done. Grorata Exgorton Comrietx.—Returns from all the counties have been received at the Executive. From the addition there made, it a that the whole num- oer of votes polled were 86,; of which the— Polk ticket received. Clay do do . Polk’s majority, Connscticut River KatLroap. ‘ the Springfield Repablican that the regular traing ‘rom Hartford to Springtield will commence running on he 3dof December. From the ypton Gazette we learn that the road is nearly completed to Cabotville, four miles north of Sprin, eld, that the work is in ptogress at several points between Cabotville and North ampton. Springfield is abort 25 miles north of rd, ind about 20 southerly from Nerihampton. The come, pletion of the railroad irom Hartford to Spri ford continuous railroad commmunication from New Hoven to Boston, and also from New Haven to Albany. S3teamboats run daily, or oftener, between New York and New Haven. Trayettens luvosey Uron.—Some imposter in New York ie doing a lucrative business in collect- Shay smal a ny cues aed es } nine ne ity eataranyy who nad been fleeced out rhe above manner. Ofcourse, there weer deluded victims of these vegabonds, who rob ling community of thousands of dollars annuslly.—vflba- ny Ailes, Nov. Princess Anne. Prince George . Prince William field will sled our 4 seursses.cuesces) F wea szsusmesess Suzeze® BOSBEUE INS MANS ARNREES EERE ESSE 5 BNBS! SRSSUST REGS ARETE RELEASE: gs esylusetabEeagteesereenedBesEte = Hacs¥aaeisseUesaseksseesiaad Baeeetscessesee upaiusiy Weeatecselate eS SSeS 886: SBSES8Es SSEss SyeceegsqpeyecteungusuadaSBUETEesucTEUSNCERSUETeSsesUteStedzar teases penourssenscuuspectegcetactggeetsseda BISTASNAE TIE SRABS VSR LI TRSERS SES RESETS 333 5% = Bi Fr 2SSResetsreshes: SeBSSUsEVss Ieesss ES S85 2 | e888ee3c8 ebSasebsasasseress 28385 Fa s E] tien: (Orrictat.) i —— Cm. Polk. 529 : EPtereere FEReeREEn tt zeske, a Bakes: 3 sasbieSsgssesssases} geastebe #88558! BeueHe ESR Eeeseeeecenshbsedsy: Sesueieci see 8 ene 3 Sues Beeese: ER GESEESERE eeeRess: Ei 8 2a8 getzag EseuGsgticsy F giulaeauce sesieasis’ SisigiSaze eguesege? deadee 2blascett Es js pce titi 5 =) 58 a3 | weteg 5 % oor 132 Bt og oe 60,391 48,209 Clay’s majority... 113 Haz, maj, 12,102 A Craprer in THE History or Caimz.—At the present November term ot the Munici three well dressed young men were called up for sentence jemned to the State i te ith me Tor veveny the, “ine were adjud i e pathy, Finer or Tat Season.—We had a flurry of snow y , too plain and palpable to be mistaken, between 1 and 20’ » While the sun at the same time was shin- ing in its fulness. The falling of the snow, at the same instant, gave us some idea of the of the sun and the ‘we mean, which has ‘New Haven Herald, Nov. 36.