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

NEW YORK HKKALD. —SS ee New York, Thursday, December 19, 1844. Fats or Niagana—lrs Extraorprnany Recer- TION.—Last evening quite a novel and interesting acene took place at the concert of Ole Bull, at the close of the performance of his new piece of music called “Niagara.” The house was most densely crowded, by a fashionable and every kind of an audience. Ole Bull’s usual pieces, which had been heard so frequently before, were perform: ed, as usual, amid vociferous applause. Sanquirico, in his two arias, was also applauded highly, and even Miss Northall, a youthful debutante, was favorably noticed. But the great feature, the novel feature of the evening was the last piece, the famous new com- position called “‘Niagara,” of which so much has been said and sung. Here was the fun. ‘This composition we heard for the first time, and we must say that, in beautiful harmonies—in ori- ginal combinations, it is most extraordinary and brilliant. You hear the deep thunder of the oata- ract—then comes up the sharp gurgling of the wa- ters—then the distant rushing of the rapidse—slowly succeeded by the notes of the wild birds in the trees—all dying away, as it weie, into a distant sound, losing itself inthe sky or the heavens above. In the midst, and towards the close of these beau- tiful harmonies, your senses are recalled to earth by the springing up inthe waste of sounds, as if by enchantment, the simple melody of “Long time ago,” most beautifully played with variations, with which the piece closes. This piece, to a true musical ear, was most ori- ginal and beautiful, yet it was received by the audience with almost perfect silence—and the same audience, too, that vociterously applauded the ordinary pieces which preceded it. In fact the great crowd were astonished at the piece—asto- nished at Ole Bull—astonished at themselves, and will, no doubt, astonish the public. It was acom- plete failure, so far as its cool reception may be construed into a judgment of public opinion—yet, it is one of the most beautiful and original pieces ever played by Ole Bull. A great musical con- troversy will arise on this question ; and we have no doubt, he will have to engage another and a larger house, in order to determine this new and important question affecting the musical taste of New York. In Italy, the best operas have fre- quently been damned on the first night, until after a long contest, involving quarrels, duels, &c. dc., originality and genius prevailing in the end—as they always will. This will be the first musical contest on the same point that ever took place in this country. We expect great amusement to grow out of the matter. So look out forfun. Vive! Ole Bull! Annuat Pictorial Herald. This splendid illustrated sheet is going off like wildfire. It is the most beautiful, varied, and va- luable publication of the kind ever issued in this country. » Price only 6j cents. Hienxy Important From Wasuineton.—On re ference to the postscript head, it will be seen that President Tyler will send a war message to Con- gress either to-day or to-morrow. " Evrorgan News.—The Acadia is now fully due. Manifesto of Henry Clay—His Position, and that of the Whig Party. We publish in to-day’s paper certain proceed- ings, which took place at Ashland, the residence of Mr. Clay, in Kentucky, when the electoral College of that State communicated to him the re- sult of the presidential election throughout the country, The proceedings are official, and pub- lished as euch by the friends of Mr. Clay. The whole may be regarded as an official declaration of the position of Mr. Clay, and his views regard- ing the position and prospects of the whig party at the present moment, and for some years to come. Now, the first question that occurs to us on read- ing this document, is, what impregsion does it leave on the mind as regarding the future inten- tions of Mr. Clay; and what information does it give relative to the future position of the whig party during the presiding of Mr. Polk, and up to the time when another President is to be elected ? Weshall answer this interesting query as briefly, and as accurately as we possibly can. It will be recollected that a few days ago, some of the papers contained private letters froin Ken- tucky, stating that Mr. Clay had withdrawn him. self entirely into private life, ard did not mean to be looked upon hereafter in the light of a candi- date for public favor of any description whatever. Now, it is very obvious, frem the official promul- gation of the sentiments of Mr. Clay, as developed in the address at Lexington, that he has reconsidered these opinions and is now in a non-committal position as to the future, both as to the administration of Mr. Polk and his own position, in connection with the movements of the whig party. Like a capital general, he recom- mends his troops to retain their position in the field—not to strike their tents—not to abandon their position or principles—not to give up any of the entrenchments which they have secured for themselves—but to keep every thing in readiness, the camp fires burning, and all the outposts proper- ly supported, in order to meet contingencies and emergencies hereafter, with more success than has attended their recent efforts. Mr. Clay evi- dently hes not abandoned his position as a candi- date for the Presidency. No doubt his future ef- forts will be altogether of a different character from those that have marked his movements dur- ing the last few years. He will now probably re- main quiet and peaci ly, like another Cincinnat,| tus at Ashland, mending his fences—planting his corn—looking after his farm—studying the ups and downs of life—and consoling himself with the ma- ny glorious days that he has seen and the pros- pect of those that are yet to come. We rather think that Mr. Clay will not write any more letters on politice—that he has done rather too much of that business during the last year—that he will talk little of politics—that he will avail himeelf of all the errors and mismanagement of the democrats—and no doubt they will be plenty, for they have begun already—and that he will come up one of the most formidable candidates for the Presidency that this country has ever seen. He is still in the field. He is nottoo old. He has & Vigorous constitution, and by breathing the freshe| air of Ashland, drinking of its pure streams, enjoy- ing its healthful exercise, talking on agricultural science, the culture of plants, and the breed of cat- ue, interspersed with some witticisms and occa- sional effusions of piety, as the case may be, he can yet enjoy agreen old age with far more cheer- fulness and heppiness, than he ever experienced, ever in the most brilliant period of his life, amid the corruption and licentiousness of such a smoky, dirty place, as Washington. By this regimen, then, Mr. Clay will bein three years in fine racing condition—and will be able to take the field clear of all the incumbrances, pledges, hopes, fears, and make-weights that destroyed his chances in the last election. Nor do we think that Mr. Clay may indulge in such reveries without some degree of faith. He has already commenced, to be sure,in a small way, but still in a manner that sufficiently indicates his views, the development of what he regards as the true policy of the whig party, and that is the de- molition of the “natives” and “ abolitionists.” — By a document which we have annexed to the general manifesto, {t appears that Mr. Clay has liberated his faithful man-servant, Charles—a gratu- ity, however, which does not amount to much, when we reflect that freedom to a poor negro, in his old age, is no very great boon from the hands of him who has got out of him all the energy and life- blood of his earlier and riper years. With all due respect and deference to Mr. Clay’s benevolence, we regard this act of emancipation asa bit of a humbug. But this is not all. Mr. Clay, in the full tide of benevolence, has also, it appears, deter- mined to defend a ‘‘ Mies Webster” —a highly in- tellectual and accomplished young woman—who has been indicted in Kentucky for running away with a strapping negro fellow. We have nothing to do with the taste of an accomplished, fair, white female, for stealing sturdy black men and running away with them, because there are queer tastes in the world. But Mr. Clay’s determination to defend her, is undoubtedly for the purpose of conciliating the abolitionists, in order that he may swallew them up in the course of the next two or three yeare—a sort of preparatory process, like that accomplished by the boa-constrictor before de- vouring ite victim. We trust that in this Mr. Clay may succeed, and we certainly will aid him in the benevolent project, to the full extent of our power. But the best prospect of Mr. Clay’s success in 1848, springs up at this moment from the feuds and contentions which are developing themselves al- ready in the ranks of the democratic party. Before two months have expired since the election, we see the same contending factions at war, as violently and as wantonly, as before the nomination of Mr. Polk. Mr. Polk has only succeeded to the fate and destiny of Mr. Van Buren, and Benton, Cal- houn, Cass, Wright, and all, will materially de- stroy one another. So that the prospect of the ruin of the democratic party, in consequence of its in- testine feuds, is brilliant ia the extreme, and pro- mines to pave the way for the election ef Mr. Clay in 1848, by one of the most overwhelming majori- ties that ever carried a popular man into the Presi- dency. a Such are our views in regard to Mr. Clay’s recent declaration of his sentimente—hte position and that of the Whig party. Mr. Clay is still a candidate for the Presidency. There is no official declar- ation to the contrary. He counsels and advises the Whigs in the spirit of a candidate. He will take care of his own conduct during the next three years. He will profit by the quarrels of the De- mocracy. Wedoubt whether Mr. Polk will be able to regulate that stormy and distracted party. Mr. Clay wi'l, we have every reason to believe, succeed in conquering them, and also in sweeping both “ Natives” and “ Abolitioniste” to the uttermost ends of the earth. So the Whig pros- pects for 1848 are not quite obscured. These are our sentiments at present. Bisuor Onpgrponx’s Tr1aL.—The most intense anxiety still exists in relation to the trial of Bishop Onderdonk, and the most extraordinary statements are circulated in private circles throughout the city, but particularly in the religious circles. We learn that two ladies have been examined, a Mrs. B. of this city, anda Mrs. B. of Boston. Their testimony has been rather hard on the Bishop, in relation to some small matters, but it is not supposed that it will be made public for some time. We understand further that a number of ladies of this city and of Troy, and other parts, have yet to be examined, and that their evidence will be of a truly remarkable character. It is stated in some quacters that the whole of the charges preferred against Bishop Onderdonk, will be published at Iength after the trial shall have terminated and the decision been given If they publish the charges, they certainly must ‘also publish the whole of the testi- mony ; if it be published, and we don’t see how it can be withheld from the public, it will be one of the most precious revelations of clerical mo- rality and manners ever made in any church in Christendom, or out of it. The novels of Sue, Bulwer, and Paul de Kock, wont sell at all by the newsboys as soon as those matters come fairly out under the sanction of the one and twenty Bishops now assembled in this city. The awful manifesto recently issued by the Epis- copal Convention in Philadelphia, in which the er- rors of the Church of Rome were pictured in such eloquent terms, will be as dust in the balance to the forthcoming manifesto on the Episcopal oversight and care of ‘the flock,” as conducted by the mo dern successors of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Newsrarer Enterrrise.—We published yester- day exclusively, the whole of the deeply interesting report of the Secretary of the Treasury. The Journal of Commerce was the only other paper that gave even a brief portion of it—the others gave mere paragraphs. This is only what we are always doing. Only afew days before we pub- lished in advance of all our contemporaries the famous report of the Secretary of State, and we are prepared, in all cases, to outstrip all other jour- nala in the publication of every pioce of important public intelligence. Mezgtincs or THE Democracy.—-The ward meetings to elect Democratic Ward and General Committees, took place last evening. In the second ward,two Van Buren and one Calhoun men were elected to the General Committee. In the sixth ward, the Calhoun and Tyler portion of the party carried their ticket with one exception— Alderman kmmons, (Van Buren) having been elected to the General Committee. In the fifth and thirteenth wards those chosen are opposed to the Custom House clique ; those of the second ward are also opposed to that clique. It is supposed that a majority of those elected to the General Committee exhibit the same opposi- tion. It seems that the efforts of the Van Buren section of the Democracy are wholly devoted to put down the Calhoun and Tyler portion of that party in this city, and the elections last night were the first decided demonstration made. All this is to have an effect on the Polk admin- istration. Tue Panzc im Watt Srreet Revivep.—By our money article, it will be seen that a slight panic again disturbs the operations in Wall street, no doubt growing out of our foreign relations. When the first news of the difficulty or rupture with Mexico was published, it was several days before any very sensible effect was produced upon the stock market or the capitalists. The reason of this was that the speculators had not been prepared for the intelligence. But as soon as the position of our foreign relations was perceived, stocks at once be- gan tofall. Before the sailing of the last steamer, an effort was made to revive them, which was par- tially successful. But now they are sinking again We rather think that so they will continue, until this Texas question be settled in some way or ano- ther. Crry Rerorm.—A few days ago it was stated in one or both of the organs of Mayor Harper— the same gentleman who has recently given a cer- tificate of the truth of Mesmerism—that the Alms House expenditures had been greatly reduced. If this be so—which we beg to doubt—how has it happened that thecity taxes have been increased $200,000 per annum? With great respect, we would ask Mayor Harper how this isto be explained? Will Mesmerism explain it? Does he think that “Professor” Rodgers could put him in communica. tion with any “subject” that would explain this phenomenon? Borrp or Epveation—Tue Biste—Dr. Ress.— It will be seen that the Board of Education, held a special meeting last evening in the Board of Assis- tant’s room. This was a counter movement en the part of Dr. Rees’ friends—who, doubtless, smarts under the decisive action of the Board of Educa- tion at their last meeting, condemnatory of his course as County Superintendent, in relation to the introduction of the Bible in the Common Schools. A glance at the proceedings will show the spirit of thie del Anniversary Mextine or tux New Yorx Tract Socrety.—The lateness of the hour at which the proceedings of this Society terminated, and its length, prevented our giving the report in this day’s paper. It will appear to-morrow. Megtine or tus New York Laoistaturs—Si- Las Waicut.—Silas Wright, the Governor elect of New York, assumes the reins of office on the first of January, and immediately on the opening of the Legislature he will send his Message to both houses of the Assembly in Albany. A greal deal of anxiety begins to be manifested in relation. to this document, which will be a sort of manifesto of that section of the democracy of which Mr. Wright is an acknowledged leader. We have no doubt that Mr. Wright will introduce the Texas and other important questions, and announce what he, and those who think with him, meant by thei™ voting for Mr. Polk. From the premonitory symptoms exhibited in the journal under the influence of Mr. Wright in this city, we are prepared to see a most violent war waged between the different sections of the demo- cratic party, and particularly against Mr. Calhoun and all his adherents at Washington. The Albany Argus has been very quiet on the Mexican diplo- macy thus far; but the At/as, more bold and fear- legs, as an organ of Mr. Wright and Mr. Van Bu- ren, launches out very tly against the whole policy ofthe present administration. It thus winds up a long and vindictive article :— For the folly of thus arousing and arming foreign en- mity and domestic discontent towards a measure which, in so many of its aspects, appeals most forcibly to the pride and patriotism of the country, the people will hold this corrupt and reckless adminuwtration responsible. The magnitude of the question alone should have deterred an adaunistration, which possesses neither the confidence nor the toleration of any party or bag, Hoo nang of the people. from meddling with it. It has, however, rushed lly forward in the attempt to forestall its successor in ite adjustment, to involve it in an inextricable maz difficulties, to complicate it, so that the hand that entan; led may be needed hereafter to unravel it, to surround with dangerous alternatives, and fearful responsibilities, in order that the administration of Mr. Polk, mey be forced to pursue blindly what has been so recklessly com menced. And to do , it has done more than the hosti- lity of the Mexican government, the oppugnation of our p ical supobents, ‘and the hesitation of a portion of our riends could together effect, to obstruct the consumma- tion ot the measure of annexation itself. This indicatee, clearly enough, the animus of the northern democracy. But it appears thatsome trouble is threatened in Virginia. The Richmond Enquirer is decidedly in favor of Mr. Calhoun and his policy, and in a recent able article, with the significant heading—“ the danger is not yet over” —remonstrates against the suicidal and rebellious course adopted, and pursued with such virulence by the Van Buren “section.” Altogether, the prospect of contention, feuds, quarrels, difficulties and disasters in the democratic party, is forebod- ing and ominous in a great degree. Tux Irattan Opgra.—The measure of public patronage, which has extended during the present season, to the Italian operatic company—the extent of musical taste in this city—the probabilities of the permanent establishment.ef this delightful art— and a variety ef other similar subjects of enquiry have of late attracted a great deal of attention, and a good deal of contrariety of opinion has been expressed with regard to them. In order to set all these matters in a proper light, and to satisfy all inquiries, we have procured the following authen- tic statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Treasurer during the last month, or first twelve nights of the season:— To “ ‘Representation of Chiara, $4,027 From the Truetee for 12 nights amount of 96 season subscribers $1,152 00 By Orchestra paid to the 16th inst.. By Second parts and chorusses do. By Salaries to persons employed atthe Theatre, By License... BY Sundry expanses, inckudl x , includin, 1 Ae hire of dresses, &c.. . Paid to the 16th December....... The amount over the actual expenses paid.... Peocer wept ely meme among the 8 i viduals mape t 6 It ra Com since the open the sensor to the Toth December inst. Ags This shows, at one glance, the actual state of the whole matter, and gives a good deal of very curious information relative tothe patronage be- stowed upon the Italian Upera in this city. It ap- pears that Lucrezia was the most successful opera this season, and Cenerentolathe next best. The receipts, it will also be seen, uniformly diminish after the first night of each opera. The whole amount left to be distributed amongst the eight members of the trowpe and the Treasurer, after payment of all the expenses, is $718 71. This is to be divided according to a scale mutually agreed upon. Formerly, the losses, if any, fell seme- times on the proprietor, und sometimes on. the inferior artists, but now they are to be sustained by the trowpe. The remuneration, it will thus be perceived, is not very munificent. The truth is, we have now mathematical demonstration that the opera is not, as yet, sufficiently patronised in this city. The best possible evidence of the imma- turity of musical taste amongst us, is that afforded by the fact, that there is a constant cry for ‘“‘a new opera.” Were the taste for music properly de- veloped, the patrons ot the opera would be satisfied with one good opera for a whole seaeon, just as in the “ land of song” itself. Certainly, the present italian Company is worthy of the highest possible amount of patronage. It is remarkably strong and effective. Wehave not, it is true, a Grisi, or a Malibran, but the troupe is as good as any that could be found in Italy. I comprises eight artists, all of a high order of talent, and capable of producing any opera in a style of superior exellence. It becomes, there- fore, the duty, as it is the interest of all who really love the opera, and have the means of sus taining it, now to exert themeelves in its behalf. Let some judicious plan be at once adopted, by which a permanent establishment can be given to the opera. Why cannot a permanent opera-fund be raised, and the abrupt cessation of the opera be placed beyond the reach of any casualty ? 8. Groner’s Society Concert.—We think it right to remind the public again, that this evening the concert under the auspices of the St. George’s Society takes place in the Tabernacle. The num- ber of tickets already sold is unusually great; therefore, to secure a place, there should be an early attendance. , Exprass rrom Boston, &c.—Now that the regu. larity of the mails is interrupted by ice and gales of wind, the express line of Adams & Co. has in- Creased in usefulness. Yesterday we were in- debted to them for Boston papers of Tuesday, four or five hours in advance of the mail. We learn by the Neptune that the gale in the Sound on Tuesday night was very violent. For three hours, the steamer only made a headway of eleven miles. The water was frequently dashed over the smoke pipes, and fell on the deck and froze, and it was necessary to lash the men to the wheel. Juper Ranvaty.—We are sorry to say, that Judge Randall, of the U. 8. District Court, fell down in the street in Philadelphia in an apoplectic fit on Sunday, and was in a dangerous condition at the latest accounts. Qc Sreamer Nortu America, about the safety ot which some fears were entertained, after leaving St. John’s, N. F., put into St. Peter’s, Miquelon, for a supply of fuel, and to repair some damage sustained, which caused her delay. She arrived at Halifax on the 6th instant. Cuanity.—Jack Frost, finding thet the natives would not keep the streets clean, has kindly con- sented to freeze up the thick layers of mud that have lately troubled us so much cme 2 Wednesday evening, Dec. 11—Subject, “ Elec- tricity” —Mr. Muias in the chair. The manifest interest with which the public have witnessed the various useful topics of familiar conversation, discussed at the Institute at their weekly scientific meetings, predicts the utmost success to a society which has the highest objects of research and intellectual development for its foundation, and the enlargement of human capacity for its end. Assuming, as an uncontrovertible fact, that the grand aim of education is to quality men for the active pursuits of life, and to fit them for becoming not only worthy, but useful members of the social circle of the human family—such ap- pears to be the professed end of this valuable nur- sery of genius. Although the means adopted vary with circumstances connected with the country, still they harmonize with all the systems of other countries, by fully recognising the principle of pub- lie mht eh e Gary ie Martius” of Rome, however humiliating to the ears of.modern genius, was, in fact,nothing less than a Roman university ; and to those who appreciate the beauties of classic literature, as well as the truths deduced from the speculations of science, the treasures of the human intellect are drawn forth, encouraged, fostered and exercised by institutions such as we enjoy. the operation of in this country. The most elo- quent of English orators, the Srightest erms of science that ever shed Jusire upon the dull mono- tonous studies of natura! philosophy, traced the first development of their powers to the existence of societies, of which the American Institute is a miniature. The seedlings of genius here gain strength and grow, under proper cultivation, to that stature which forms a protecting shelter to the scions which spring from their fibres. To make any remark upon the present laudable effort of the “Tastitute” to advance science in its most attrac- tive forms, beyond the cordial encouragement to, perseverance and the best dewsire for its success, 1s far from our object in reporting their really inter- esting proceedings. Wo. find amongst the mem- bere, men of elevated genius, deep study and prac- tical usefulness—and we find amongst the visitors many aspirants for knowledge, deduced from re- search, and imparted with an evident desire to ex- tend to others the experience they have themselves acquired. To enter into a minute detail of each subject as proposed and argued in a familiar and conversational form, might, perhaps, discourage the inquisitor without elucidating the truth, and create an embarrassment probably fatal to both Perhaps, the most prudent course of a reporter would be simply to state any new theory—any fresn discovery in modern science that may be elicited, and give the benefit of that theory to the pyiblic. _ At the last meeting, the subject was Electricity,” and proved by Dr, Everett to be in- exhaustible in the various resources to which it has been applied, and which future experience will develope. This gentleman traced the first discovery of the powers of electricity, their progress as science advanced, and happily illustrated his remarks by many historical facts, from a period prior to Aristotle to the present day. He illus- trated his theory of one lightning rod. being pre- ferable to a bunch—by the system adopted on the church in Lafayette Place—and recom- mended the adoption of several rough rods erected in different sections of the root, placed at right angles, and considered the more remote, from the smoke, the less liable to corrosion — Dry pine he considered to be the best communic tion from the roof to the earth, covered with paint. Dr. Everett detailed the periods when electricity wasfirat adopted as a remedy for nervous and other diseases, and illustrated his practice of it in many instances. An interesting conversation oc- curred upon the relative merits of iron, brass, cop- per, silver, gold, lead and tin, when it was gener- ally conceded that soft iron was the most ready conductor of sleenoily The Doctor argued that electricity purified the blood as thunder purifies the atmosphere, and proved, by an experiment from his electrical machine, that the electric fluid in ite natural state is cold, and that the heat is produced by the circulation of the blood and fluids, and not from the heat of electricity. The effect produced by the experiment upon those who tried it, wat that of the sensation of a bellows blowed on the face. Mr. Smith explained his theory of the elec- tric fluid passiug through the wire. Mr. Evereti ut an electric spark through a card, which wat urred at both sides. Several documents were read, proving the value of lightning rods in build- ings, shipping, &c.; in 40 vessels, with lightning rods erected with chain conductors, not one was effected, while those not furnished with them, suf- fered materially. It wasproved that two years ago, when the flag staff of the Chatham Theatre was shivered by lightning, that the action of the fluc was checked in its oroarans by the resistance of u zinc roofing. Several highly interesting remark« were made upon the subject, which is to be con. tinued upon the next evening of discussion. Not- eae ee storm, the room was well filled, and we left Dr. Everrett practising his electrical powers upon several amateurs. The continuation of this important subject was renewed yesterday evening--wnen Professor Maps presided—and although the discussion was lit- tle more than a repetition of the reasonings above advanced, it was sufficiently interesting to induce us to reserve the result for a more convenient oc- casion. é Lecrorgs on Scottish MinstreLsy.—Mr. Clire- hugh and Mr. Dempster commence a series of lec- turés on Scottish Minstrelay at the Society Library Rooms next week. This generous rivalry will make the subject very interesting and amusing.— Both the champions are Scotchmen, and both came, we believe, from the neighborhood of Edin- burgh. Both are fine singers, and shrewd, intelli- gentmen. The veteran Clirehugh is well known as the Figaro of New York, and Mr. Dempster hasmade his name familiar all over the Union as a capital vocalist. A great deal of interest har been excited about these lectures by an inkling of what they will likely be, obtained through a pri- vate lecture by Clirehugh the other evening, in which he stated that the great religious revolution in Scotland, was owing, in some degree, to an in- genius application of the old Church Music, sung at mass. Soit was in France also in the time of the Reformation in that country. In thiscountry the immense power on the popular movements ex- ercised by song-singing, has been likewise demon- atrated in the election ot Harrison and Polk—the victors absolutely outsinging their antagonists, and by that means gaining the day. The temperance cause has aleo been eséentially promoted by means of song-singing. Song writing then becomes o very influential profession. Why, therefore, should we not give a “benefit” to the great song-writer, Morris ? Deatu or Tomas L. Oapen, Esq.—It will be seen that the Law Courts adjourned over on yes- terday, as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Thomas L. Ogden, a distinguished mem- ber of the Bar, just deceased. U.S. Senator rrom ALaBaMa.—The choice of Dixon H. Lewis by the Governor of Alabama has been confirmed by the legislature. Theatricals, &, The Swiss Bell Ringers appear to be doing better than ever at Richmond, Va. Charley Webb, the ragedten, has joined the Methodist church, and has been licensed to preach. He is now in Lexington, under the instruction of Parsons, formerly of the theatre, and now a minis- ter of the gospel. Professor DeBonneville and lady, have returned to Buffalo. The Professor and Madame are both to lecture upon animal magnetism and its relations. _ It is not true that Dan Marble is about to be mar- ried in England; he has a wife and some little Marbles in Buffalo. . Mr. O, S. Fowler, the phrenologist, is expected in this city next week, to lecture on this highly in- structive science. ‘The celebrated scenic artist, Matmeduke White, of this city, is now engaged in the preparation of « series of splendid illuminated Dioramas, soon to be produced for exhibition by a gentleman of Boston, who has been for several years connected with the publie press, and is extensively known as a spirited and popular writer. The paintings are—Man, in his most singular forma, habits, and costumes °— The dioramas are to be twenty in number, and of immense size. The style of painting and method of exhibition will be new and peculiar. The Complimentary Benefitgiven to Judge Con- rad, at the ‘Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia, on Monday night, was a brilliant affair. The house was crowded in every part, and Forrest played in is best style. M. Adrien Garreau, a musical gentleman said to possess great skill and feeling in his art, has just arrived from St. Louis. His instrument is the violoncello. J. P. Adams, brother of the distinguished trage- dian of that name, is ming at Union Hall, Portland. The Congo Serenaders are in Lowisville, where they have met with considerable success. Tue Biatx.—This Board held a special oveciagt which was convened on ppp hag ho 2 t on the subject e Cor the introduetion of the ‘Schools, such views La 9 receiv direct reprimand their last meeting. ween meee oe ree bangs of business be sus- \d ths wing resolution be taken up :— Pervneres, by the 12h section of the act, entitied, “An act, the more effectually to provide for Common School | Education in the city of New York; it is declared, that nothing therein contained shall authorize the Board of | Education, to exclude the Holy Scriptures, without note | or comment, from any of the schools provided for by this ect ; and whereas in the opinion of this board, it is not competent forthe conmiecon aes and ‘Trus- | ais his epinio meeting last jition by the ns and of | tees, of any ward, to do that Ww! e said act the Board of Education is prohibited trom doing. Therefure, Resolved, That the exclusion of the Holy Scriptures, without note or comment, from any of the sc! esta blished under the act aforesaid, eit! by forbidding the in any school or schools where the same sball have been heretofore used ; or by prohibiting the introduction and use of the same, is a violation of the law. Resolved, That such violation of the law will, in the | opinion of the Board, preclude any school or schools so offending from participating in, or being entitled to any portion of the school mone: Mr. Sxrpmons called for the Mr. Nicnot rose, and opp‘ lution, as being contrary to the spirit of the act of the Legislature, which had been passed on the subject before them. He did not think that the subject had full; and treely discussed by the Board, and trusted that snc! areavlution woul {not be passed withont calm delibera- tion and discussion. He was of opinion that the lath section of the act referred to, would not justify the ne sage of such a resolution, as it would strike « direct blow at that boasted berty of conscience, which made every American proud of his country. The law ex- cluded all sectarian books, and such discipline in the public schools as would invade the rights of con- science and the particular version of the Bible, which was adopted by any pariicular denomination of Chria- tiana; it was not for them to force upon any denomination or set of Christians of an opposite belief, or form of wor. CoM: subject had been fally discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Exy rose in reply, and could not for the life of him see the objection which entertained towards the Bible. He could not see what offence there was in intro- ducing the Bibles in the publio schools. Mr. Denny followed in support of the views of the last speaker, and expressed his astonishment that the Bible without note or comment, was objected to by any sect professing to be Christiens. It would appear, however, that the enly sect of professing Christians who opposed the introduction of the Bible in the Common Schools, “waa the Ci atholics, It rem for them to determine whether or not they would yield to the Catholic portion of the community, and consent to the exclusion of the Bible from the Common Schools. They, at his side of the House, were not sed to use force or coercion—not to take the Bible in one hand and the sword in the other—it would be con- aad to the spiritof the gos) They ought not to yield to the opinions of the small minority who thus op- ed them, because of the threat held out by the Catho- Ties namely, the withdrawal of their children from the public schools in the event of their introducing the Bible ito the public gchools. It was said, that because the old could not fully comprehend the Bible, the young ought not to be allowed to read it without note or comment; but he of oj n that such was no argument in favor of its exclusion, as God invited the early attention even of little children to read it. The Catholics say, * Let our children read it at home” They teach their children to hate the Bible, and wish it to be read in the public schools. His own impression was, thet if their children were not educated with the Bible, they had better let them grow up in ignorance, as they would be less capable of dol , jury to their country and the constitu'ion under which they lived. No matter what may be the views of a certain small portion of the community, still they owed to themselves to support the majority. A Mem ‘he conatitution pease a due defer- Mr. Denxy continned—The ‘time, he trusted, would never come, when the threat held out as to the withdrawal of these children from the public schools, and withhold- ing their funds from the public schools by the Catholic portion of the comm would induce them to. keep the Bible out of the pu schools. But it was an ascer- tained fact that this was all the work of the Pope of Rome, who prevented the common people from using the Bible. Dr. Swerny—I must prot against any such insinua- tion, unless the Lge has some grounds upon which to rely besides his very fertile imagination, Mr. Denny—I shall appeal to the gentlemen present, if they have not all been fully convinced of the truth ef this assertion, from recent indications. from the | taken and ‘dat it was die to fx upon the Beard any such dictatorial assumption of power, as that attributed “4 to them, hich War daubries done aor eect Mr Boyce some remarks in oppositien to the resolution. Mr Cuanpevorne Ayes 80 reclutions eee een. in. Loud cri “ Adjourn, adjourn. : te Ricu here rose and offered a series of reso!::\ions, such as were attached to the mejority report of the Com- mittee on Appropriations, to the effect that the Bowd had no spect what books should be read in the ublic acl 5 Mir. Cuanpavorwe moved that they be laid on the table, and that they have time to read them. Mr. Ricw had no objection to give gentlemen every opportunity to discuss—— A Memorr.—I move an adjournment. — Pie Board then adjourned, after a session of nearly five urs. City Intelligence. Police Office.—Wednesday—Buno.anirs.—The mi- nions of the moon, and knights ot the jimmy end dark lanthorn, seem to be remarkably busy about times, ‘and as there is no night patrol at the present period, ex- im pun! vel Ww are cal ‘The police books of 10 day furnished the following eddi- tional list of berglaries. The dwellin », No. 123 Bleeker street, was entered on Tuesdey it, and robbed. mr very elegant service of plate worth several hundred lars, The canal boat ‘* Hudson River,” lying at the foot of Hubert street, was broken into the same night, and two promissory notes of $100 each, anda quantity of clothing stoien. On Sunday night last the premises of Henry Gardiner, No. 47 Mullberry street, was entered and about $10 worth of Cabinet Makers’ tools stolen. A man named Frederick Erdmann has been arrested for the offence and committed. Axurst or BuncLans — Oiticers Little, Ives, and Coch- ran arrested five men named John Kennedy, John Ben- net*, Thomas Johnson, Joseph Thompson, and Thomas Hed’ en, for entering the store of Mr. Delriaco, No. 310 Division street. Coroner’s Office —Dec. 18,—Conarsti0n oF THE Brarw —The Coroner heldan inquest yesterday at No. 289 Front atreet, on the body of Mrs. Henrietta Loviat, a native of this city, »' Bry ofege. She was found dead in her bed by her husband Verdict as above, Suppen Dkati.—' Coroner also held an inquest on the body of Edward W. Huntington, 49 years ol age, 8 sailor on board the barque Pomona, ying at Fee io. 4, North River. He wos seen on deck about 7 o’clock in the morning, and was found dead in his berth abeut two hours afier. Verdict, death from epilepsy. Superior Court. Before Chief Justice Jones. Dec. 18.— Griffin vs. Mutual Safety Insurance Co.—This tedious case was brought toaconclusion on yesterday, when the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff of $7619 16, acd sixcents costs, atter which the court ad- journd, on motion of General Sandford, as a tribute of re- ‘spect to the memory of the late Thomas L. Ogden, a dis- guished member of the bar, who died on yesterday. U. 8 Circult Court, Before Judge Betts. Drc.-18.—Thomas Ewbank vs. Fowler.—This case al- ready reported in the Herald, stands adjourned. Before Judge Oakley. Dec 18.—Marsh va. Rell, et. al.—The jury in this case will render a sealed verdict this forenoon. Common Pleas, ‘This court after disposing of afew unimportant inquest cases, adjourned over to this forenoon, in consequence of tne death of Mr. Ogden, on motion of the bar. Marine Court, Before Judge Randall. Dec. 16.—Jeus Molbah vs. James Conway and Henry Eyre. — This was au action of assumsit brought to reco- ver the sum of $50, alleged to be due under the following circumstances. It oppeared thatthe plaintiff wasem- ployed by defendant to bring over an assorted eargo from jo Janeiro; and it was agreed that if the cargo was well stowedand deliv safely, he was, in lition to the customary payment to receive $60 in the shape of a gra- is ‘sum not being forthcoming, ction was erthesame. It was contended for de- ee it may be custemary to give a gra- tuity, still plaintifcannot sue for it as a legal right uulless under a general contract. Verdict this forenoon. General Sessions. Before the Recorder, and Aldermen Seaman and Drake. Dr. Sweeny—I again would urge that unless the gentle- man has some tangible ground to sustain him, he has no right to introduce the name of the by kad Rome. For my own part, I assert in my place that there is no founda- tion for such a chargé. Mr. Denny—Ileave it to the Board to de ‘ine, if it be not their opinion that the Pope of Rome has been the principal instrument in working up this agitation. Look to New Orleans—— Dr. Sweeny—What has New Orleans to do with this question ? Cuainman—The gentleman of the 6th can reply—he must not interrupt. Mr. Dexny—Look to Buffalo— Dr. Swexny.—I cannot see what has Buffalo or the Pope of Rome te do with this business—and all upon the mere vague ussertion of the gentleman whose heated imegina- tion induces him to believe— Cuainman —The gentleman of the 6th can reply, but must not interrupt. ¢ Dr. ‘Sweeny. When I find the gentleman travelling out of the question and dealing forth imaginary grievances, upon mere exploded— ‘Cuarnman-—The gentleman of the 6th will have an op- portunity to reply, but he must not interrupt. Dr Sweeny.— i. well—go on. M:. Denny was of opinion that the Pope of Rome hed much to do in interfe: with their institutions, and it remained for them to put a check upon foreign influence in this free land. There was no coercion used by their friends in advocating the use of the Bibie in the Common Schools; and he repudiated all idea of forcing their wa; upon the Catholics of New York, as was insinuated, wit! the Bible in one hand, and the sword in the other—by the gentleman from the 6th, at their last meeting. “ Mr. Exos—(who just came kr arid) the Board ex- cuse me for asking what is the business of the evening, as 1 was just pasaldg by, and did not understand there was to be a meeting this evening. (Roars of li cfr. E, here, with much sang froid took off hi a cool and deliberate view of the chaira hera present—pulled out his sauff box, and with his usual naive manner, made an humorous remark to one of his brother members, when Da. Sweeny rose and said he did not meav to make a speech, but to give an explanation. Allusion had been made to an expression used by himat their late meeting, in which it was insinuated that they—the Board—wanted to ferce the ere i the Holy Scriptures in the Public Schools with the Bible in one hand and the Sword in the other.” He disclaimed any intention of attributing such motives to the Board ; as he merely spoke figuratively in allusion to the man: in which Cromwell had acted mn referred to by the gentlemen. —This was all he wished to say. Mr. Ricw followed, and was of the opimion that the Board had no right to force the bill on the conscience of their Catholic brethren. It was the introduction of an illegal system cf pains and penalties—contrary to the *pirit of the constitution—and he loeked upon the pre. sent extraordinary proceedings as an attempt to revive the hideous spirit of the Philadelphia riote— (sensation) — which has breent 80 much disgrace upon the country. (Sensation) These resolutions, which savored ot des} tism, if adopted, would be disgraceful to the country, Tre hoped they would not pass. (Loud cries of “ question.”) he Crarnsan, (after requesting Mr. Emmett to take the Chair ) expressed his astonishment that when the subject matter now before the Board, was already before one of their Committees, ond under their consideration, that it should be brought upin the present way. He was a'so astonished thet some menber did not move to have the resolution laid on thetable. They had no power in addition to that delegated by the act of 1842, and they were bound to obey that law, and they could not coerce the members to act in opposition to it. Mr. Exy contended that the Bible ought to be admitted ‘as a class book. Mr. Gaus followed, and was of opinion that the sub. ject was one that required not hasty action. Members might talk about church burning and Philadelphia riots as they pleased, and the opinions, of the legislature on the subject before them—still he was of opinion that they should not take party action on the subject. Mr. H. P. Auten considered this whole question was an opposition to the Bible on the part of some members. ‘wr, Eas rose to order. Beas Emmett seconded and called the gentleman to order. Mr. Aven considered he hada right to express his views freely. Craiaman—The has no right to interrupt. call to order when the gentleman Mr. Exas—I shi goes out of it by his remarks Mr. Emmetr—I submit, Mr. Choirman, that [ have a bi to call toorder, when the gentleman is out of order. Mr. Auvet pn compared the reading of the }, at @ late meeting, to eating pork. (Roars of laugh- ter.) Dr. Sweeeny—I beg to correct the gentleman—I said that the forcing the reeding of what the gentleman calls the Bible in the common schools, was something like giving apiece of pork to the hungry Jew. (Roars of laughter.) He may hunger and thirst, no matter how in- tensely, but still he would not eat the pork (immenre Jaughter)—for his conscience would not allow him For my own Thave enough of bibles in my own house -—three of them—and I them; but under proper direc- tions and with notes and comments. The Catholics re- pudiate the idea of objecting to read the bible—that is what we call the bible. Mr. Atuen was of opinion that by not passing the reao- vee they would be compromising their national inde- wm lence. f Mr. Wueexen followed in support of the views of the last speaker, and read the origiaal memorial to the legis lature asking for tho introduction of the School law, which materially differed, an letter and epirit, from this memorial. ny offered some. farther remarks in support of his views already expresses. Mr, Auzen followed, and contended that the object was to drive the Bible out the schools. sir—no, sir. , expect that I willbe heard. Gentlemen may rise in their places and reply, if they please—if the fabric, in the manner in which I cut it, fits them, jbut it is not courteous to interrupt. If I use the shears— Mr. Ricn —Go on, sir, Mr. Autuw—The Bible he contended, was free for the use of all, and if baw # yielded an inch in allowing it to Uh taken from the public schools—they would find by and by that an ell would be demanded. Mr. Nicxot felt astonished that gentlemen should have steered ao wide of the subject. The Board of Education never excluded the Bible—it merely voted the money, and the peeple elected the officers who had control in the schools, All the remarks of the gentleman who pre- ceeded him at the opposite side, were intended more for effect than any thing else, The gener in relation to the introduction or exclusion of the Bible, was in the hands 4 of the people themselves, who lected the echool officers ‘Matruew C. Paterson, District Attorney. Dec. 18—.2 Knock down Argument by a Methodist Preacher.—Joshua York, a peaceable loeking gentleman, about forty-five years of age,a Methodist preacher, was placed at the bar, on an indictment for an assault and bat- tery upon Mr. Theophilus B. Oliver, of No. 301 Division street, on the 1st of July last. As It ay from the testimony for the prosecution that Mr. Oliver and the defendant lived in the same house, and that they wero connected by marrisge—Mr. Oliver hav- ing married the mother in-iaw of York, and the son of Oliver having married the daughter of York ; that a quar- rel had sprung up between them in consequence of the marringe of the son with the daughter, the former being amwmer; that Mr. Oliver had been absent from town fer some time for the benefit of his health, end on the lst of July, had just returned with his son and passed into his sitting room in the rear of the shop of Oliver, and that while tuere York came in and made use of abusivelanguage to the son of Mr. Oliver, calling him a villain and acoun- drél, and the seducer ef his daughter. Mr. Oliver deem- ing that York was about to assault the son, he rose and took up a chair; York then seized him, and threw him down on the sofa. Mr. Giles and a neighbor came in, and with difficulty succeeded in taking York out of the room. The defence pepeners the daughter of York, Mrs. Oliver, who swore that she and her mother were present at the assault in the other room, and saw the whole affray through the open door, fand that Oliver commenced the assault. The prosecution produced evidence to show thut the door was shut at the time of the affray, and that the ladies were not there. After an absence of about half an hour, the jury re- turned a verdict of an ult only. Trial for Perjury.—John Henry was tried on an indict- ment for perdaty in illegally swearing in a votein the 2nd District of the Ist ward. "It epeenred in evidence that Bo, perjury was committed, and the accused was accquit- Trial fer Bigamy.—M Jane Moyses, otherwise Mary “las olive Scrightes’ of Joshua York, who was convicted of an assault, was placed at the bar on a charge of having wilfully committed the crime of bigamy,.in having married James B Oliver,a minor, during the life of her former husband, Moyses. Thomas 8. Warner, associated with the District Attorney for the prosecution, opened the case by stating that the accused was married in the month of July, 1839, in the village of Corby, county of Northampten, England, to James Moyses, parchment- maker, and that they came to this country in the spring of 1841, and shortly after their arrival he went out west in search of employment ; that the accused then became acquainted with James B. Oliver, and in the year 1643, endeavored to induce him to enter into the marrisge con- tract, representi at her husband was dead, and that she had obtained a divorce from him previous to his death. The father of Olivsr, who was then but 17 years of age, and Oliver himself being apprehensive that the facts had not been correctly stated, consulted with the Rev. Peter C Oal %, and that the accused and her father, Joshua York, and his wife all stated that the former husband was dead, and that a divorce had been granted prior to his death. In conse- quence of these representations the marrisge waa con- summated by the ad Mr. Oakley inthe month of Sep- tember. Early i pring of this year, Moyses return- ed from th en Mr. Oliver and hia family dis- covered, to itonishment, not only that he was not dead, but bi it been divorced. Txos, 8. Wanner called and sworn—I was in England in the month of August last; I went to the village Corley and there obtained a certified copy of the registry of the ish from the Rector, of the former marriage of the de- fendent with Moyses. The defence objected to the reading of thia on the ground that a certitied copy of the entry of the marriage was net evidence of the fact. The prosecution cited numerous cases to show that it was proof of a foreign marriage. Mr. Wanner, in answer to a qnestion from the Court, said that the certificate was sent to him by Mr. Bull, the Reetor of the Parish, by his groom. He could not, of course, swear that it was a copy. The accused is a woman we about ped <td of age,—ia and bleck light-complexioned, has sandy hair was dressed in a brown satin cost, straw hat veil. She exhibited, during the argument in relation to the mooted pint, a somewhat improper a of manner —laughing ut the technicality which sheltered her. Her father sat by her side and appeared to be highly amused. The Court ruled out the evidence. Joun Yong called and sworn. The detence enquired what the prosecution expected to prove by Mr. York? ir. Waamen replied that tas should prove that the accused came from England to this city in the same ship, and cohabited together as man and wife. The defence objected to the reception on the ground that the marriage muai be first proved. The Court sus tained the objection. The prosecution being unable to produce any other evidence to estublish the fact of the first marrisge, they were ob! to rest their case ; and under the direction of the Court the Jury found a vurdict of Not Guit The defendant and her father then left Court. Morries and Nagle for the defence. @Malicious Mischief.—Joseph Durail, Captain of the Steamboat Sampson, was tried upon an indictment for malicious mischief in running into a barge ees. to Governors Island, lying at the foot of Pier No. 2, East River, onthe 27th of November last, in which were a number of United States soldiers. Several witnesses forthe prosecution, testified that the boat came along and sheared in towards where the barge was lying, andthat although she was hailed to keep o it of the wa: e did not do so, but run directly on her, ataviny .gunnell, and endangering the lives of the men Ate bebo obliged to scramble out of the barge to save their lives. cnn Lips 4 petinet bboy | to show that the, Captain upon themen in the barge to get ont o: reer, and first rap; the bellto slow the otnend then to reverse the wheels, and that the engineer did so, not- yy ny een the collision unavoidably took place. Ex-Judge Lyscn appeared for the defence. The jury after a short absence found a verdict of guilty The Court imposed a fine cf $10. At6o’clock the Court adjourned. Court Calendar—This Day. amr Count,— Nos. 192, 26, 6, 38, 89, 101, 154, 40,91, }, 107, 10, 116, 68, 36, 85, 79, 22, 20. 31, 83, 8, 43, 7, 90, 26,1, 80, 50, 45, 10, 52, 63, 84, Common Preas.—Ne , 48,100, 14, 32, 29, 78, 104, 93, 94. 9, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 30, 81, 32, 14. &Mussiesirrt Stare Treasvay.—From astatement in the last Southern Reformer, by Gen. Clark, the Treasurer, it appears that the Treasury is not only empty, but was indebted to the Treasurer to the tae bate iqgnink