The New York Herald Newspaper, December 12, 1844, Page 2

| ! NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, December 12, 1844, Thanksgiving Day. This day will be observed in this city as a day of thanksgiving, in obedience to the following Pcoctamation, Mayox's Orrice, York, Dec 6, 1844 In compliance with a resoluti the Common Coun- ut, a4 far as in me lies, of the recomm nda- ellency the Governor of our State, and ia h encient custom aad my own teel- ings, | do hereby invite the citizans of tbe city of New York, to observe Thursday, the twelfth day of Decem ber, instant, aaa day consecrated to prayer, prame and thanksgiving, forthe numberies: blessings bestowed upon them by the gracieus and beneficient Raler of heaven anivarth. Tne merciful dispensations of God have not beea withheld from us during the past year. Prosperity has atteaded the indu-try of the people; we have en- joyed pesos, exemption from hostilities without, and from riot aad commotion within the limits of our city ; the se curity of life and property has not often been invaded ; our social and relugious privileges have been undiminish- ed ant uadistarbed ; no fearful epidemio has epread death or alirm among us, and a happy progress has been mate i effort to r claim from vice, to reform evil habits, more ¢ ffisie tly for the relief of misfor:une, tend tha purity ing iofluences of religion andis mmon with the nation, of which we form 2 part, we have been eminent'y favored; and it should beour doclinauon, as it our duty, to proclem our thankful ness by erand praisa,at the footstool of Him to whom weo-veail that we havein this life, and all tnat we hope for in the life tocome, Wuhkour supdlicati ns and thankegivings we may well miogly @ temperate and rational enjoyment of social pleasare, of waivh 1 tus partake with grateful hearts, and with a kint remembrance of those whose shiverin limbs tt-may be in our power to warm, and in whose bo some we miy bs abiete imolaat a degree of happiness by conrib iting of oursuperabundance to the relief of their pressing necessities In wuness whereof [have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of Mayoralty, of the [u.8J city ot New Yoak to be affixed, the day and year fitst above written. JAMES HARPER. Let all, then, unite in thanking Heaven for the innumerable blessings we enjoy—for the return of the seasons—for the good crops—for the national prosperity—for increasing wealth—for every thing else. Whether we are to return thanks for the prospect of a war with Mexico, and the difficulties in South Carolina, we will see hereafter. Our Foreign Relations. The intelligence of the present critical position of our relations with Mexico, as disclosea by the correspondence of the two governments, has fallen upon the commusaity with an apparent calm and insensibility, that by no means represent the exact condition of the public mind. The journalsof both parties have very generally published the whole of the correspondence, commencing with that which was first published in the Herald; but they seem to avoid the subject—to be alarmed at the prospect, and to shrink from the very discussion ef the portending position which the two countries at present occupy, with respect to each other, at this moment. The mysterious calmness of the public miud, we are persuaded, only resembles the pause ia the hurricane—a preface .o a more furious and wide-spread onse: of the ele.nentary war than we have yet witnessed. Tue same significant calmness which we find in the pudlie mind, and in the newspaper press, marks also the course of affairs at Washington. Statesmen and politicians—merchants and editors— all classes, seem to be awaiting with breathless aoxiety the next arrival from Mexico in order to ascertain in what position the country may be pliced during the next few months or the next quarter of a ceniury. We have, indeed, reached a crisié in our foreiga relations, not only with the republics of this continent,but with the cld govern- ments of Europe; for this question of annexation will yet bring us ito more immediate and com- mingitng couflict with the policy of the old monar- ehical governments of Europe, than any other event which has taken place in our pas! history. So tur as pablic opinion has been developed on the character of the recent diplomatic correspond- ence, there »«ppearte to be a disposition in the or giis and leaders of both the great parties to find cause of complaint in the diplomacy of Mi. Cal- houn and the American Minister at Mexico, in- cludivg-Mr. Tyler himself. A small portion of the press and the people attached to the fortunes of the present administration, only indicate an approval of these recent diplomatic doings, which are more im- portant than any we recollect to have seen or heard of for many years past. Objections are made to Mr. Calhoun’s conduct—to his letters—to his ar- guments—to his principles—and to the whole char- acter of his diplomacy. The same cbjections are urged with greater violence and greater disregard of reason against Mr. Snannon’s correspondence with the Mexican minister; and allthese indica- tions seem to show that a most violent and bitter Opposition is preparing in the commercial cities of the Atlantic coast, stimulated partly by commer- cial reasons, to the fu ure prosecution of the diplo- matic policy which has been now partially dis- closed. We are in the commencement of a more violent internal contest than any we have yet seen in this land, involving our foreign relations, and far ontstripping in ite intensity and bitterness any- thiog that has ever been brought about by a dis- cussion of any mere politico-economical question, such as the tariff, bank, as any thing else. One thing strikes us as being certain to grow out of this extraordinary position of things, and the peculiar position of the diploma sent Secretary of State. The Bri and the British press will not omit seizing the pre- sent opportunity to declare a moral war—a bitter moral war against the conduct of this country and the policy of its government, on account of the reasons and arguments set forth by Mr. Calhoun, in vindication of the annexation of Texas. If thie war of opinion were the only result likely to be produced, it were of comparatively little moment; but there is every probability that this question willev ntuate in something more important than a mere moral war—a discussion of abstract principles. At all events, the United States government is now placed in such a position, as regards the annexation question, and our relations with Mexico, and with European nations generally, that will demand the support and countenance of the whole American people. Mr. Calhoun’s diplo- matic policy, and also that of Mr. Shannon might have been more courteous, or, rather, more hypo- critical, than they have been, but these gentlemen have discarded all the usual plausibilities of di- plomacy, and have spoken their minds manfully and fearlessly on the whole questions at issue. It remains for the people of this country, after de- liberately weighing the matter and the position in which these diplomatis's have placed our relations, to decide whether they will, in this great business, act on the principle on which their insti- tutions and prosperity are founded, that is whether they will ‘go a-head,” or whether they will recede and take the contempt and | disgrace of the whole civilized world. This! subject is just opening, and we are only in the com- menceméent of ao important crisis in our history. It is well, thea, to be cautious, and earetully to consider every progressive step. Tax Excitement in Sourn Camouina. We have publisned several pieces of intelligence show- ing the position of the excitement in South Caro- lina, relative to an agency sent out there from the State of Masgachusetts, with respect to mulattoes on board ship. The papers make a great deal of dust and noise about it, but we don’t think it amouats tomuch. These journals create thie fuss aboata trivial affairin order to avoid the deeper and more difficult excitement that is towing out of the Mexican question. That is the great ques- tion waich will swaliow up all minor ones in this couatry, for it is bouad up with the progress, pros- perity, and independence of the repubue for ages to come On Dit Room in the City Hall the promised ‘* refo It iw said that Mayor Harper is giving | mogt ri soirtes and quadrille parties in the Governor's | Boston he was pre-eminently successtul Hiouty Important rrom Wasuixgton.—We refer our readers to the intelligence from Washing- ton under our postscript head. It would appear that the Chinese treaty, negotiated by Mr. Cush- ing, 18 already before the Senate and must be soon settled one way orthe ether. As ome portions of the treaty have been promulgated, we shall eo- deavor to procure a copy as soon as possible, by some means or other, and publish it to the world. This is, indeed, one of the most important com- mercial movements ever attempted in this country, and we cannot imagine how any opposition can be off-red to it :n any quarter. The intelligence communicated in our corres- pondeuce, relative to the sentiments of Great Britain with regard to the Texas question, is also very important. It is the belief of our Govern- ment that, under all the circumstances, no diffi- culty with England is likely to grow out of this question. It is more likely that the Oregon affair will produce difficulty. Neither is it supposed that Mexico will declare war, or go to war, or do any thing but blus'er and make noise. Santa Anna, it 1s thought, has quite enough work in his hands at this time,and sufficient internal oppesition to his im- perial purposes—for euch they are—to occupy him. Atal events, things are in a very unseitled state as regards our foreign relatio: Artrack on Recorper Tattmapex.—A most fu- rious attack on the Recorder of the city appears in the Morning News of yesterday. The ostensible pretext for this assault on the character and fidelity cf Mr. Tallmadge, is the alleged fact, that he dis charged a thef, one George Fisher, on ‘straw bail,” and a terrible outburst of rather grandilo- quent indignation is poured forth on the occasion. The most amusing part of the matter is, that in all probability, the article was written by some indi- vidual who is attached to the News in an humble capacity, against whom a criminal indictment has recently been found. Recor- der Tallmadge has his weaknesses, like every other man—he is not infallible any more than others—and though we know the system of bail- ing which prevails in all our inferior Courts to be very detective, and, indeed, iniquitous, yet we must say that the Recorder has been an excellent Judge—a fair, honorable, and high-minded man in office. It has a great many enemies and rivals, and many abuse him who would no doubt like very well to have his place. Very likely there may be some such motives mixed up with this attack, a least on the part of those who permitted its inser- on. Ciry Rerorm —A very interesting movement for city reform has made its appearance in the Ninth, Eighth and Seventeenth Wards, This isaltogether different from, and is much more promising than any of the political movements we have seen in this city for a long time past. It has a degree of liberality and purity of character, which at once commend it to the regard of all honest and intelli- gent minds, It is very different from that which was commenced about a year ago, but was mixed up with a violent partizan feeling, attacks ona par- ticular religion, and intolerant abuse of certain classes of the community, so that it did not and could not come to any good. If we are ever to have a good government in this city, we must go to work purely and honestly, re- gardless of anything but reform, and without al- lowing the movement to be entangled by any sec- tarian or partizan feelings or purposes. Thus far the democrats have been at the head of this new movement. But we think that if the whigs would set about re-organizing themselves solely aud singly for city reform and a purification of the ballot boxes, they would have the best chance of suc- cveding. Nextspring, there will probably be three i parties in the fielc—democrats, whige, aud ‘‘na- | tives,” or false reformers. Now isthe time forthe | citizens of New York, who really desire good, | pure and efficient municipal goverument, to unite | for the attainment of that great object. We will | support any party that goes honestly for city reform, | be they whig, democratic, “native,” “foreigner,” or any thing else. But it is clear that we most have some change. Tue Rexigious Discvssions.—Theological con- troversy is now all the rage in this city. Bishop Hughes, Dr. Pise, Dr. Potts,and others—polemical giante—are all in the field. This may be regarded as the opening of the “ seventh seal” spoken of by the Apostle John, in the revelation given to him on the Isle of Patmos, and is no doubt the introduction of the Millennium. By means of these discussions, sectarian differences will be melted down, and all the churches will unite in fraternal and holy em- braces of love and universal charity. The discussion is only beginning. Pise and Potts are just firing the first volleys, from adistance and a little roundabout, like the diecharges trom the Trishman’s gun, that was made for shooting round corners. But, by and by, we will be in the full heat of the battle. We will give full ana faithful reports of the whole conflict, which is the precursor of that brilliant period in eternity which has been called the Millennium. New Srscizs oy Lisgt.—One of our corres- pondents stated some time since that Mr. Barrett, the Collector of New Orleans, had voted the Clay ticket. Mr. Tyler’s organ tn that city declares this tobe an atrocious “libel.” Thisis certainly afunny idea, worthy of a Tyler organ The cream of the joke is that Mr. Barrett himself comes out and de- | clares that he voted for Mr Polk, and not for Mr. | Clay. . Well, really, after all, we cannot see how | voting for Mr. Clay, even in his fall, can be made | out to be such a terrible delinquency that to accuse a man of doing so is an atrocious “libel.” Literary INTELLIGENCEK.—We understand that & grand complimentary festival, of the nature of a “benefit,” is about to be got up by a certain por- tion of the literati of this city, for General George P. Morris, the great song writer of the United States, and, we may say, of the world, during the present century. It is sometime since we have had any complimentary benefits, for in conseqnence of their being too frequently brought forward they are apt to run into the “sear and yellow leaf.” But after a fast for a long time we are now promised this most superb occasion, on which, probably, all the artists in thiscountry will meet and make it the most splendid thing of the kind that ever took place at the Park Theatre, the place selected as the scene of the festival. Mr. Morris has probably written more songs than any other writer in this country, and whatever their quality may be, he is placed by his friends in the position of the Burns of America, or the Beran- ger of America ; and as all song-writers are not al- ways the most fortunate people in the world, itis occasioaally necessary to help them through this | fectly sublunary scene, and forward them in the soltest conveyance to the highest niche of immortali.y and comfort. In a tew days we will be prepared with all the arrangements for this great occasion, and will an- nounce them to the public. In the meantime, it would not be amiss to suggest that a number of other complimentary benefits of the same kind, might very properly be got up in these timee~that is to say if they are profitable. They would not be sneezed at by a number of artists, writers, poets and authors of the present day, We do not see what harm there would be in a complimentary benefit to Mr. Willis himself—he certainly de- serves it as muchas any one. Even if they were to get up a comp!imentary benefit for the assistants of the * Evening Mirror ;’ we do not t it would be refused Ove Bute —This distinguished artist has taken Palnio’s Opera House for a concert on Wednesday next. He wiil on this occasion play some ot his ecent compositions. During his late visit to Genius This is probably one of] jike his never loses, but is elways increasing the numbers of ite admirers. Bourne” Dinvem anv THe Opera.—The un- civilized haste with which Americans bolt their meals has passed into a prover, after affording abundant mirth to European travellers and critics. It is, in truth, a ludicrous sight to see a parcel of hungry Americans at the dinner table. Heaven help their innocent stomachs for any knowledge of the sublime science of cookery! ‘All is fish that comes into their net”—every thing is ‘first rate” that can be easily swallowed and quickly disposed of. The agoniziog labors of the most eminent gastronome in Paris would be inglotiously lost upon them. The calm and exquisite delights of dignified dining they know not of; and that delicious dilletantism in the harmony of flavors, which creates a corresponding harmony and be- nignity of feeling, aud makes epicurism a virtue, is to them a lost grace, an inaccessible endowment. It has struck us that the same remark is particu- larly true in regard to our national enjoyment of music. We hurry to the opera as if life depended on our speed; we bustle about to obtuin the most eligible seats for the display of our gaudy finery ; we drum an accompaniment of restless annoyance to ourselves and every body else during the entire performance; and then rush home at the same railroad speed with which we went, thoroughly bored and disgusted. Another peculiarity ot Amerig¢au opera going is, that we can never bear to hear the same opera more than once, however grand or magnificent it may be, or however intricate and diversified the meiodies—impoesible to be even separated or in- dividualized by the nicest ear, at a single hearing Bat our “codfish aristocracy,” demand a succession of ‘novelties ” So true it is that the soul which un- derstands nothing is satisfied with nothing! To the appreciative spirit, music is a divine voice that penetrates to the inmost sense, with a thrill of most extatic pleasure, and a great opera is a kind of ex- alted romance, in whose bewitching mazes the soul delights to linger and lose itself—a world of ever-shifting and ever-beautitul pictures which the divine voice ot harmony endows with life, and thought, and passion. =~ We remember to have listened to this very opera of Cenerentola—perhaps the very flower of Ros- sini’s lavish genius—thirty nights in succession ; and we canconscientiously assert that the wierd and mystic meanings of its witching melody, as they fell from the impassioned lips of Grisi, spoke to us more eloquently on the last night than on the first ; and as, for the thirtieth time, the queen of song rose from the mortal to the pythoness, and burstinto the heart-thrilling strains of Non piu mesta ! we telt as if we could have sat etill and listened forever! The tragmentary and heterogeneous olla podrida of ** Cinderella” is quite familiar to us in this coun- try; but the Cenerentola has never, before the sent season, been performed here, except by Mali bran, who played it eleven times, about fifteen years ago, and Fanti, (of the Montressor troupe,) who sang the part on several occasions. The opera of Cenerentola, like the Barber of Se- ville, and Rossini’s other best works, is peculiar for the great range of characters introduced and the completeness with which each is wrought up. The principal personage, however, both in regard to the musical part und the dramatic interest, is La Cenerentola herself. The composer seems to have here fairly revelled in the gorgeous and many colored inspirations of his glerious genius. On the whole there is no opera extant that leaves so many brilliant remembrances in the heart as Cenerento- la. The performances of this beautiful piece by the present company is very respectable, and de- serves some notice in detail. Immediately after the overture, which, by the way, was never better played in this country, a oung gentleman with sandy moustache and curly lucks, stepped before the curtain, and introduced a briet recitativo, to the effect that Miss Mose, who was to play Clorinda, had refused to appear, ‘' be- cause her name was not announced in the bills in as big type as that of Signora Pico!” (Large pico type, we suppose.) He added:—But Mrs. Phillips had been induced te sustain the character, and threw herself on the indu’'gence of the house— (and very well she suug too, much better than the indig- nant Miss Moes, whose head has eee been turned by a silly critic in the Morning News) This announcement being got along witn very good humoredly, the curtain went up, and Madame Pico sang with a steady, clear, and deep voice accompanied with much archoees of action and expression, the celebrated ** wna volta cera wn Re” ht was well doue, and exhibited a voice «f-fine quality, splendid accuracy, and per under control. As the opera proceeded our Opinion was strengthened in these particulars, and we also found that her embellishments were intro- duced in excellent taste, and executed smooth! and without effort. Her ‘dl mio cor” was well given and loudly applauded ; as were also the duett oliowing, with Aatognint, (wna grazia.) and the story of her situation in her tather’stemily. The exquisite gem, “wn? ora, un ora sola;” was sung with thrilling effect. i a Tomusi, spite of every thing, carried the piece and the hears of the audience with him. He has the most magnificent voice ever heard in this country, with the exception of Fornasari and Sal- vatori, and his presence is commanding. His act- ing is somewhat stiff and ungainly, but the golden of that rich voice more than repay for all. anquirico even improves upon acquaintance He is a ripe scholar in music, and has at perfect \d all the graces of his profession. His ot the abeurd and ludicrous old Don quite inimitable. é The audieace was very large and fashionable, although the evening set in with a bitter snow storm, which had drifted by ten o’clock to the depth of several inches. We hope this charming opera will be frequently repeated. Sartor’s Home.—We have received a communi- cation from several sailors, uttering complaints against this institution and itsmanagement. These sailors, who appear to have gone through a good deal of hard service, ought to be treated with kiad- ness and consideration. We have nothing to say against the ‘* Sailor’s Home ;” we have always looked upon it as one of the most useful institu. tions in the couatry. But if it should be badly managed, and the poor sailor made to suffer, it will very soon become a nuisance. Sailors suffer suffi- ciently at sea, and they do not, therefore, merit to be skinned alive when on shore. The “ Sailor’s Home was established for their protection, and we hope that it will continue to afford them all that is necessary. Tue Great Footrack on Monpay Next.—The entries for the four mile race to come off over the Beacou course, Hoboken, on Monday next, closes this evening at Mr. Smith’s, Park Row. Gilder- sleve and Greenhalgh, the two principal men, who are entered for the twelve mile race, are in active training, and are said to be in finer condition and doing better than ever they did; with the excep- tion of Greenhalgh this last day or two, whois said to have slightly strained his ancle while train- ing on Tuesday, but it is generally considered it will not at all affect him by Monday. Gildersleve, it is stated, has reduced his weight since his last Tace some two or three pounds. Some bets have been made at evens that the twelve miles are per- formed in seventy minutes; two to one is taken that it 18 done in sixty-seven minutes. Greenhalgh, if anything, is the favorite against the field; Jack- son is the favorite in the four mile race; two toone it is not done in twenty-two minutes has been bet tosome little extent, during the past three or four days. Fasnionanie Movements.—Korponay, who has now abo.t three hundred pupils in this city, gives @ grand invitation ball at the Minerva Rooms on Friday evening. It will be a superb affair. [tis strictly an “invitation Ball,” and will be quite recherche. It has created a great sensation amongst the élite. His ball at the Alhamra on the 27th inst. for the benefit of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, under the direction of a committee of gentlemen, is the great topic cf conversation in the fashionable circles. F:az.—The three story brick building, No. 174 Front street, occupied by Henry Morgan & Oo. as a grocery store, was consumed by fire yester- day. It was first observed at four o’clock, and by a prompt attendance of the fire companies prevent- ed from spreading on either side. The stock, which was not large, was entirely destroyed—but a (ull insurance was effected upon it. Some slight damage was sustained by the buildings adjoining, yet less than might be expected from tue grea: quantity of water used on the occasion. Svow Srorm.—One of the most legitimate ef snow storms began last evening. We then had every appearance of good sleighing for to-day, This winter opens woll, Board of Education, This Board met last evening, Gerard Clark, Eeq., | President, in the chair. Tue Bistz. —The Committee on Annual Appor- tionment made a long report in relation to the opinions entertained by the County Superintend- ent on the subject of the introduction of the Bible in the public schools. The report is a voluminous document, detailing the views of the committee in relation to the opinions of the County Superintend- ent on the subject of the introduction of the Bible in the common schools. The report, after going at length into the question of the views of the Legislature in passing the act of the last session of the Legislature in May, on this subject, goes on to say, that the views of the County Superintendent on the subject of this exclusion of the Bible in the Common Schools was erroneous, and totally at variance with the views of the Legislature, The report goes onto say that in many of the public schools abuses existed which demanded a speedy reform. The children in many of the wards where the children were crowded together im small rooms, and huddled uptogether with the tree air of heaven alto- gether excluded. ‘The repert compares the system of crowding up the public schools in some of the wards to the ancient mode of “ crowd: up the remains of the dead in the catacombs of Egypt.” The report concluded with @ resolution to the effect that the Board had no power to interlere with the act of the L ure, and recom- mending at the some time the reading of the Holy Scrip tures in the public schvols, without reference to any per- tculur version of the Holy Scriptures. ‘The tollowing resolutions accompanied the report :~ Resolved, That the Board of Education has no po ver uuder the present law to det-rmine what books shall be used in the Pubjic or Ward Schools of this city and coun: ty, that power being left entirely in the heads of-the School Giticers ard the Trustees or Manogers of the Schools and Societies, who ure autrorized by law to share in the apportionment of the school money. Hetolved, That the reading or omission to resd a portion of the scriptures at the opener the schools peed ac companied by some retigious sectarian instruction or the use cf some sectarien book) does not vitiate this legal claim cf such school te a share in this annual apportion ment of the school money. Resolved, That the Board of ‘Education do hereby re- commend to the Trustees and Managers of all the schools under their supervision, the reading of a chapter from the Bible, without note or comment, at tae commencement of each morning and afternoon session. This resolution not being intended as a recommendation of any particu- ler version of the Holy Scriptures A communication from the Board of Trustees of the 4th ward, was received, directly charging ‘ falsehood” on the County Superintendent, in relation to that part of a ae report of his, having reference to the 4th ward schools. Also from the Trustees of the sixth ward, of a similar character ; and also trom the Trustees of some of the other schools A minority rt from the committee above referred, which sustained the views of the County Superintendent, was also read. The Cuaiaman read @ communicatin from the County Superintendent, asking pet mission to be heard, before the Board, in explanation. Mr. Ricn opposed the application, as it would open a door that would lead to much annoyance to this Board, as every one who choose to apply, should then be heard.— He had no objection to their receiving a communication from the County Superintendent. ‘Mr. Exy was opposed to the views of the opposite gen- tleman. He moved to lay the reports on the table. Mr Sxrpmor« was opposed to laying the reports onthe table, as it would be unjust to do so. & Dr, Sweesy called the gentleman to order. Mr. Gate was Ch a that the Superintendent ought to beheard. He had been heard before, at various times, during the last year, ‘An amendment was proposed to print both reports, Mr. Gace opposed the printing of that part of the report which charged the superintendent with *' falsehood.” A communication was received from the County Su- erintendent, explanatory of his views and action in re- Iation to the introduction of the Holy Scriptures in the Ward Schools. The communication reiterates the opi nions of the County Superintendent on the subject of the already much agitated question of the introduction of the Catholic and Protestant version of the B.ble in the Public Schoola, and intimated his intention of bringing the mat- ter before the Supreme Court. ane question on the amendment on printing wes taken and lost. The question on laying on the table was then taken up. Alderman (sate wished to make some remarks in re- lation to'the report of the 4th ward commissioners. The Cuaiaman ruled it out of order. Mr. Wrin opposed the reading by the Clerk. ‘The paper was then read, and the question was carried Sizth Ward School—A remonstrance was received from the School Officers of the Sixth Ward, in relation to the order of the Board to have the lot of groand sold, which ae a intended for the site of the school house in that localit Mr, Wueecer moved that it be laid on the table. This remonstrance was ordered on file. The Board adjourned, Rossery aT Messrs. RockweEiu’s JEWELRY Srorz, Broapway —Our readers doubtless recol- lect the extensive robbery that took place at the above store some time since, in which it was thought that the notorious English thief, William Hobby, was concerned, and who was apprehended in consequence, but like many others of the same class, managed to walk out of the Tombs before he took his trial. He was, however, recaptured a few days since in Brooklyn, and has at length con- teased his guilt, (of which there was not a shadow of doubt,) and consented to point out the place where his share of the stolen property was con- cealed. Accordingly, on Tuesday, he was placed in a carriage with two of the deputy keepers, and taken to his house in Adams street, Brooklyn, where he procured the key of the house in which he was arrested, and taking the officers into the yard, he pointed out tothem the spot, beneath a pile of lumber, where the booty was concealed.— A few minutes’ digging brought to light forty-one gold watches, twenty-six silver watches, six silver watch cases and four valuable movements, worth 1n all about six thousand dollars—which have been restored to the rightful ownere, and is said to be more than half of all that was stolen, and if any lenity can be shown to a rogue so deep and daring, it isexpected that his voluntary surrender of prop- erty which might otherwise have been lost forever, will induce the court to extend it to him; but it is hoped if such be the case, the clemency will be of a nature to prevent his ever committing any fur- ther depredations, in this country at least. Save or Booxs.—The sale of the library of the late Hon. Isaac R. Jackson, was continued at the Long Room, No. 169 Broadway, last evening at half past 6 o’clock, by Gurley & Hill. The cata- logue contains upwards of 1200 lots of works in va- rious languages, on religion, law, fine arts, belles- lettres, poetry, biography, history, science, and every department of literature. As niight be ex- pected, there is a vast variety amongst this exten- sive collection, and a fair proportion of scarce aud esteemed works. In most instances these bring, if not liberal, pretty fair prices. The following may be taken as an example :—The works of Lord Bo- lingbroke, London, 1754; 7 vols. 4to. $2.75 per vol. The works of Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham, London, 1723; 2 vols. 4to. $1 per vol. The works of King Charles I., London, 1735; 1 vol. folio, $2.75, The works of James I., in Latin, Frank- fort, 1689 ; 1 vol. folio, $2. The works of Plato, ited by Sydenham & Taylor, London, 1804; 5 vols. 4to. $5.50 per vol. The works of Seneca, in Latin; 1 vo}. folio, $8.25. The works of Aris- totle, in Greek and Latin; 1 vol. 8vo., $2.25. Those of several other standard authors, such as Pliny the Younger, Sir Wm. Temple, Hugo Gro- tius, Machiavel, Puffendorf, &c., did not bring more than half as much per vel. ; and the bulk of the miscellaneous works sold too low. A person desirous of making a nice selection of books for his | private library, might do so at little cost by attend- ing this sale; and those who like great bargains, not being over particular about anything but the price, may also accommodate themselves conve- niently, as the chances of thie kind are rare. Cumpertann Coat.—This is a species of bitumi- nous coal, which has been recently introduced.— It is transported from the mines by railroad and canals to Baltimore, and thence to this city by water. Itisa beautiful article of fuel—infinitely superior in all respects to the common anthracite coal. We recently saw it burning in the hotels at ‘Washington, particularly at Coleman’s. It is su- perior to any in the world, in point of heat, clean- limesa and every ether quality. It will rapidly su- persede common anthracite for all domestic pur- poses. Itis sold at $10; cheaper than the Eng. lish coal. It is sold at the rear of the Tabernacle. Ore Buit.—This celebrated musician arrived in town yesterday from Boston. Fine tw Fa:t. River.—A fire was discovered in il river on Thursday morning, in the spinr the destruction of tho very iergs works of hit cem @ very large works of this corpora. tion, but by the prom; tp A well directed effort of the fire departmont, which ls exceedingly well organized, it Was coutined to the room whore it was ered. ‘The damoge amounts to shout $4,000, and was iamured. Theatricals, Ke. Mr. Dempster, the vocalist, commenced a series of lec. tures on Scottish song, on Monday evening, at Masonic Hall, Philadelphia. These lectures will, doubtless, be highly interesting to the admirers of Scottish pocsy. A young gentleman made his first appearance in the Merchant of Venice, at the National, Boston, on Tuesday At the St. Charles theatre, New Orleans, on the 29:b inst. while the horse in training for the play of ‘Putnem, was going through his exercise, after taking @ leap of se- veral feet from platform to platform, which platforms are raised nearly 20feet from the stage, he missed his footing and fell the whole distance. Mr. W. J. Smith, the rider, saved himself by seizing hold of some overhanging tim- ine and thus escaped unhurt. The horse received no The Ethi Serenaders have been highly successful in Cincinnall wits Master Sconcia gives a grand cencert this evening, at Concert Hall, Boston. Miss Clarendon has penigenes her g ce at the Walnut street theatre, pl seat until her return from Baltimore, where she goes on Monday to fulfil a brief en- gagement. ‘The Harmonean Family are giving concerts at Salem. Mr. J Sefton took a benefit at the Chesnut street thea- tre, Philadelphia, on Monday evening. Dr. Buchanan is in Louisville, lecturing upon his acience of neurology. The Virginia Serenaders are agein at Masonic Hall, Cheanut street, Philadelphia. Mrs. Vernon, the admirable actress so long a favorit the Park theatre, has arrived in New Orleans. Sh gone south for the bencfit of ber health, having ments at the theatres in both places. Mr. Sunderland's lectures on_pathetism are nightly growing more and more popular in Providence. ‘There ia a great outcry in Baltimore at there being no theatre open, or likely to be for some time. Mra. Anderson took a benefit at the National theatre, Boston, on Monday evening. Mr. Giles has been highly successful with his lectures in Boston. Mr. Murdoch still continues his Shakspearian lectures in the same city. General We'ch, of to do an excellent business, and produce: e Circus, Philadelphia, continues tractive bills. In Chancery. Before the Vice Chancellor. Dec. 10.—Decisions—John L. Lawrence Administrator, $c, vs. Wm. B. Lawrence and others.—Order that the 6th and 7th exceptions te the Master’s report in respect to the allowances of the 9th and 1ith exceptions to the an- awer be allowed, and that all the other exceptions tothe report be overruled, and that the report in respect tothe fh, 6th, 7th, Sth, 12th, and 13th ns to the answers stand confirmed, and that the expunged according], That the defendant pay complete costs of the seven exceptions finally allowed, but no costs of the reference, as to which each party isto b-ar hisown. That the defendant also pay complete costs on‘the hearing of the exceptions to the report to be in- cluded in the same taxation, but not to exceed $10. James G. King vs. Henry Whitely § James Close, im- pleaded, ¥c.—This petition must be denied. After decree Upon pleadings and proofs, and thet decree offirmed by the Chancellor on appeal, it is too late for the failing party to petition for leave to open proofs, and let in further tes- timony. The Court will listen toa petition for rehear- ing of the cause, but a rehearing is always had upon the same proofs. Order that the srager of this petition be des with costs to the defendants, Whitely & Close, to be taxea Gouverneur S Bebee and wife vs. Samuel S Gouveneur,et al.—There is no sufficient ground tor releaving the de- fendant from the liability imposed upon him by the or ders of the 28th May and Ist July, 1844. He has brought it upon himself by hisuwn acts and acquiesence in the resale on his account. His pe attendance and bid- ding tor the property at le without objection as to the terms, is to be taken a: aiver of all objection on core. His present motion must be denied with ston and R. E. Livingston vs. David H. Objection to repo:t of Commission. liram Waring v8. Ferdinand Suydam and others—Order that the defendunts’ exceptions to the Master’s report in respect to the allowance of the 3d 6th,9th «xceptions tothe answer for importance be overruled, and that the excep- tions to the report in respect to the Master’s allowance of the 7th and 10th exceptions for importance be allowed, and that the Master’s report stand correc'ed accordingly. ‘That the defendants pay complainants costs of the 12 ex- ceptions, bat not to include any costs of the reference us to which each party are to pay their own costs. That the defendants pay the complainants’ costs on the hear- ing of the exceptions to the Master’s report, but not to exceed $10 Andrew B. Hastrew, et. al vs. Barney Corse et. al.—Or- der allowing the demurrer with costs. Decisions in Chancery. Before Hon. Lewis H. Sandford, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Dec. 9—Leonardo S. Suarez, Administrator, $c of Men- dez.vs. The Mayor, $c. ef New York.—C. B. Moore and . ‘utting tur compi’t.; J. Leveridge for deft. De- cided that the corporation is not liable for interest on the fund peid in by the public administrator ; compl’t. en- titled to the fund without interest; no costs to either ty. Pertemilton Murray vs. Burckle and others —J. L. Mason for compl’t. ; C. B. Moore for deit Coles. Decree for sale on first mortgage, reserving all questions as to amount due beyons that on the general acconnt. . C.H Coithe, Receiver, $c vs Orrin B. Crane.—D. D° Field for compl’t ; C. Edwards for deft, Decree that deft mecoant for the property received by him, with costs of suit William Cook vs. Stephen Wood —G. Wood, for com- plainant ; 8. W. Gaines, for defendants. Bill dismissod, with costs, which may be set off against complainant’s judgment. vstus F. Commeyrr The United German Luthe ran Churches, and G Tiem H.M Western and J. An- thon, for complainants— jandford and C. O’Conor; for defendants. 1ecided that the complainant have no claim by virtue of the union bond, the building of St. Matthew’s Church, or the conditions in the B. Birdsall’s deeds to the defendants ; and that there was no valid contract for the sale of St. Matthew’s Church by the d . fendants in 1840, Bill dismissed, with costs, and injunc- tion dissolved New York Life Insurance and Trust Company vs. J. W. Howard and al.—W Betts,for Complainants; J. 1. Duryea, and G Wood, for Defendauts. Decided that the $8,000, paid in June 1840, is to be credited on Howard’s morigage, and that complainants have a decree for the residue. De- cree for sale accordingly. Elias P. Williams vs. Jane Hays, and others —H. M. Western. sor C sey onsen G, F. Allen, for Defendants. Decided that Mrs. Hays’ sale of the persunal property, and the assignments of Mrs. Hays and Jane Hays, are fraudu- lent, as against cemplainant ; ond that the purchase un- der the mortgages be held subject to redemption. Decree for Complainant’s debt and costs. S. J Rawson, admin’r., gc, v8. Edward Copeland.—E. Paine for complainant ; J. Dikeman for defendent.—Dect- ded that defendant is entitled to set off inst his mort- ¢ the amount unpaid by Rawson on the Prince mort- [Sie Th a 's costs limited to those on foreclosure y, N. B.—The Assistant Vice Chancellor will hold aterm at Al y on the 17th instant. His next term here will be held on the first Monday of January next. Superior Court, Judge Oakley presiding. Dec. 11,—Betts and Burton, va. Horotio G. Livermore.— This was an action of trover, brought to rec.ver the value of certain goods sold.on commission, under the fol- lowing circumstances :—It appeared that the Plaintiffs are auctioneers, occupying premises s.tuate in Wall street ; that in pursuance of their business, they, on the 2d July st sold Defendant Madeira wine Segara to the amount of $996,86—that according to the terms of sale were to be settled by note at six months. That a few days after the sale was effected vefendant sent for them, and they were delivered on the condition that the terms of sald should be fulfilled. About a week after making re- applications for said mote, Plaintiffs were given to understand tbat his reason for not complying with terms of sale, is in consequence of a previous wine which defendant had purchased from that it was pure; on examination was found to have been adulterated — Defendant moved for nonsuit on the ground that they did. not belong to plaintiff after they had been deliver ed to him Ung eo) Verdict for plaintiff, $1017 32. nae | aide for plaintiff ; R. G. Harriny for de- jant. the purchase of plaintiffs on the understandin; Common Council. Dee. 11.—Boann oF Assistants —*recial Meetine.—This Board held a Special Meeting last evening. ident ia read and approved. of sewer in %h street. 1 o and pump beloncing te | Of hose company No. 15, for a new ox ‘o ide walk iu 14th street bet w d 10th Fora free hydrant corer of th and Troy suet. YHlenderson, for corestign OF Asseuament. oung Meas’ “Native Invitation to attend the Ball of American Association.» Accepted. "Reports. Of Committee on Finance in relation to « commu- nication fom the eoursel of the Board, “Accepted. Cominittee on Police adverse to the petition of the Depat Kee lackwell's Island for increase of salary. Adopted. ‘sucne 1n favor of paying Adam Dutcher $10 10-100 f+ da: is property au the fant Charter Elestion. q for medical. ser- y vigg Pry vor of prying Dr. 0 it Police Office. ypted. same in favor of remunerating B. R. Jacobs for damage done his proj In favor o' rendered to, house, havi compinies pari Dr, Bkeman $18, for, medica one of watch com district wi ed Injuries in the late Tow between engine He omni tion—krom Street Commissioner, relative to im: provements in Bloomini y ‘an appropriation therefor of $930 65. ‘Re han braiiicaeae rr oneurre “Re f Special C jit'ee in fi eventing ihe te of teem for the Tocommouve in ath avene ‘oneurred in, : Report_in favor of granting an appropriation of $3000 for the of streets—Coneurred ij qi A vor of appropriations for lighting the strests—Concurred in, h f i i + Me Kegon ot (ston rec oan, ty iazlation to the sale 16K moved a correcs f censae vitich fied been passed upon | mber, The resolut on on wh'el ensured cithly before the Board—and he had just. found the actual res = pe a 4 (Sa question on the correction was then move im Mn. UBanLick, er some ofers to press this resolution, which was lost, stated that his would be bat the beginutng of & sptiesiol indignities, Oe offered a resolution of censure upon "hs irman.—Lost. adjourned, Crrovs.—There is to be an afternoon, evening, performance at the Circus thi Cy In the afternoon children will be admitted at hall price to the boxes, Gosein gives all his beat jokes oa the OooasiOR. inst. the entry of the house of Mr. Charles 99 Monroe street, was opened by aod hat stolen, coy ed according to the provisions of the Statute, for reiusing to ‘support his wite. The wife complaining that she offered {o return to her busbond, bat was refused support by him. fendants therent of on Ist May, 1838. Toland took a lease of the premises for four years at the rent of $400 per annum, The defend. ante on the taking became securities for one year, res thi th they did not sign any bond for the last thfee that if their names were attached to any such the signatures were forged. the y Intelligence. Police Qffice.—Buretaky.—On the night of the 6th il ‘Terry, No. y false keys, anda coat On the 234 Nov. the entry of the house of Wm. H. Graves, No.7 Purk place was robbed of a hat and coat. The entry of the house of Mr. Ebenezer Platt Jr., 203 East Brosdway, was alao entered end a hut and coat stolen. ‘The property was found in various places by ot- ficer Josephs, where it had heen sold by Wm. B. Tucker ne yastion Bill, who_was accordingly arrested and com- mitt SteaLine Fnom tHe Tomes. - While Dr. Luci stock was in the Potice Office today, making an offidavit against a man who had stolen # grate {rom him, and wagon worth $170, whic! front of the tombs, was stol: man driving down Wall him he jamped out and him. eom! he had Jeit ok He gave his name as Patrick Keeley, and was fully Numerous cases of petit larceny come up. Coroner’s Office—The coroner had no case to vo- cupy his attention to-day. Court of Common Pleas, B fore Jndge Ulsha:fer. Dec. 11.— The People of the State of New York va. Mar’ tin Rothand Sebastian Koss — This was an action of tres- pass brought to recover a sum oO! }, forfeiture of re- mizance. Roth the defendant, ppeared, abandon- is wife and child in the year 1843, aud was convicted, The husband being bound over in the sum of $200, Roth becane security, The d fence yut in was that Roth of- fererd to take the wifehoms, Verdict for 2 intitf $200. Wm. J Furman vs i ick ONeiland Patrick Kelly — ‘This was an action of suMpsit brought against the de- rety for a party named Patrick Toland, for tore, 68 Roosevelt street, it appeared that ind at xpiration of the first year renewel the surety for the ing three years. Toland owing a balance of $246, ion is brought against the surety. The lease with e surety bond being lo: is contend that ears, and jcument, W. A. Carter vs. Whe:ler § Bragg —This was an action eee to recover $186, alleged to be due under the fol- lowing circumstances: “The defendants are auctioneers duing business in Broadway—that plaintiff consigned goods to them, alowing them 5 per cent. commission on. the goods they sold, and no commission fo he charged if ds were withdrawn by the plaintiff When de- les effected by them, n had been charg fendants rendered their account it was found that 5 per cent. commi on the goods withdrawn by him, amounting to about $88, This amount plaintiff refused to allow, and brings his ac- tion to recover the amount, and the balance admitted to bedue. It was contended in defonce, that the agreement not to charge for goods withdrawn was interlined by Naintiff after said agreement had baen entered and si . erdict tor plaintiff $159.51. U: 8; Commissioner’s Office: Dec. 11—A mun named Micheel Sandiord, and a sailor, whose name could not be ascertained, were arrested on & charge of removing certain tackle belonging to the a! “ Guerriere,” now lying under seizure on a Marshal’ warrant at one of the wharves. Mr Smith, one of the officers of the Marshal’s Oftice, having proceeded to make the arrest, was violently assaulted and obstructed in the discharge of his duty. He subsequently got out a war- rant for the assault, and assisted the parties wbo have been duly committed. An examination will teke place on Friday. Navau.—The U, S. frigate Potomac went to sea on Saturday morning, having been detained in the Roads several days by easterly winds. i ‘The Mexican eteamer Guadaloupe, Capt. Espine, sailed on Saturday last for Vera Cruz, via Havana. —Nor. Her., Dec. 9. Pennsylvania State Stock. JG. Bennerr— IR: ._In the opinion of the State Treasurer, the funds in the Treasury of Pennsylvania on the Ist of Feb- ruery will amount to about. .... 06.6000 00 + + $680,000 From which must be paid, in accord- ance with a law of last session, to bill creditors... . . To domestic creditora..... Leaving applicable to interest. .........+.+6 $290,000 The taxes are collected annually, and paid into the Treasury, for the most part, in the last three months of the year; consequently, the receipts for the ensuing six months must be very light, and if the money in the Treasury on the Ist February should be paid out, there will be little or nothing toward the payment of the August interest. Nothing but a rigid economy, a vigorous collection of the taxes, and the husbanding of resources, until the the State has enough in hand to pay the interest in fuiland something beyond,can the payment of the interest be resumed upon a solid foundation, and Gov. Shunk will be governed by these considera- tions in the line of policy he will adopt. As to the idea of the State borrowing money to meet the in- terest, it ia too absurd to require notice. * $200,000 160,000—360,000 Graham’s Magazine for January —This mvamficeat periodieal for the New Year, like Aaron's rod urs.” Never inthe issu MONS MAGAZINES, as the "* Herald” is arn his comretitors dwindle int ignific: No less than five mostel namler befure us, among which Jaut | iy Warrior in full dress, shines conspicuously grand. ild and Lute’ by Sartain, will perhaps please the best, and it unquestionably takes the lead of all mez- zotints of the year. It is from Leutze’s celebrated picture, and in richness of tone aud éffect, surpasses any thing we have ever seen, * Monmouth Battle Ground” is one of Smillie’s superb scenes, and it is richly worth the price of the number, Our sporting e ladies the s is ope o! ime Quarre’s gems, and te ds much to enrich the number. he literary matier is from Cooper, | ongfellow, Paulding, Bryant, Lowell etreet, Mrs, Stephens, Faany Forester, and host more of the acknowledged writers of the country. The for mor hich Mr. Graham seems to h ook, as if bis mine were inexhaustibls He is Il question ten years ahead of all other publishers of os Splendid Mutton.—A crowd of anxious spe.t tors wee assembie! yesterd.y in front of the howe of refr-shmeat of Damel Sweeny, 11 Aun stre t, fom rm of a Ewe To the forei:ner, ¢ of the celecrated in its form end origin caa te- come, agement zation, without ever as they were will ng t» the country of th ir ado, All Philadelphia Subscriptions to the eRALD must be paid to the a Zieber & Co.,3 Letene if 3d and C} ey also sell Sand Cheong a were single copes way lg A A Ra ‘The Concentrated Katract of Sarsaparilia, Gentian and Sassafras, prepared by the New York College of Medicine aud Pharmacy, ralinhed for the suppresnon of quackery. ‘This refined and highly concer rated extract, pos- sessing all the purifying qualities and curevive powers of the bove herbs, is confidently recommended b\ the College as in itehy papertor to any extract of Sarsapari (a at present the public, aud may be relied on as a cet. iy dise wes atizing from an impare state of scrofula, salt-theum, ring-worm, blotches or pimp the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneons eruptions, throat, or any disease arising from the secondary effects of ulis oF au injudicious use of mer ny af... we" iin cages of half n doen B nots fe warded al ts f the Uni ases forw' two of tl ion N. B.—A very fiber iiscount to wholesale purchasers. Office of the College, 93 Nassan tree. 8 RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent. Constitutional Debilit; Mi by the College cf Medicine and Pharmsey of a oo re the eity oF Now ToThs ts coctttantly teatament Weases of debility pro i conideqty recommended forall gxsen x li luced by secret indulgence or ex of any kind. Itisan ipy ual pyit forimpovence, sterility, or barreuness, Peach; coaa GF Ratt a dozen $5; carefully eacl peel IT'parts of the Uisor ' ‘Ofliee of the College of Medicine. and 95 Nasa tree W'S, RICHARDSON. M.D. Axent. inry of a Physician says that when hatehed, produces plew asthma, and consumption. An ow here are who inthis cold and changeable season are suffering from the effects of cold, and who vegl-ct it altogether. Let such be ., They will manifest anxiety when it is to0 Lae; olden moments, when relief could have been obtained, have passed away, aod they can look forward to nothing with cer tainty but the grave. Dr. Sherman’s Cough Lozenges are a Sponile, co-eds sth thongads ste needy so matty whe have resorted to them. Do not be deceiv fool away your ume movey. We can recommen remedy as o1 neverfiils. Dr Sherman's warehouse is 106 Nassau st. Agents, street; 188 Bowery: 77 Broadway; % Wil: 10 Astor Hi 139 Bulton street, Ricord’s Parisian Atterat tne permanent cure of primary or secondary 5) alcers, nodes, orany compluint produced by an of mercury, or unskilfal medical treatment. All persor Geeting & Fenereal taint remaining in their syatean sho is powerful purifier without delay, as 20 himself sate after having the venereal disease, w' ly cleansing the system with this justly celebs um id in single ‘at $1 enel cases of half dozen at $5; it to all parts of the Union. Sold at the fully an Coll i rt, at OP Scie eh A ABANT G , Ave Medical Advice in Private Diseases.—The mentary of Baad York napa of Moticins and Lig ail i ion of quackery, continue to Thar eittlodies crsostos eo oll Gisclere of @ private pature, ond can Pafiently Promise to ayy medical treatment, nvali a pers care mip jary to the titation o7 cu from buon. inlieraari Gn dn age ann of sap a . 107 P. M.. i Medicine $5,—a care ranteed, POR AANT FO COUNTRY INURL TOS Persone living iu the country, and finding it inconvenient to make per- tonal application, ean have forwarded to them a chest contalnin Al coedicines requisite to perform a radical cure, by stating their ‘explicitly, together with all symptoms, time of contraction and treatment received elsewhere, if any, and euclow@ny $5, post a to. W. 8. RICHARDBON M. p- ‘Agent, ‘Offices and Consulting Rooms of the College. ® Naxsan st, Veipeau’s Spec! bg) ld bey perenend }, seminal emissions, and all mocoparn- ine ahr hs at ica te ec twenty: in the etal Charité ip, Paris, are U ig yr, Pre fessor CT ann for all. the areihra. ‘They effect ch shorter time than any other remedy, without reath, disagreeing with the stomach, or configement Prive, #1 per box. Sold at the College of Med: vs 1 RICRARDOON, M. Di, Agvet,