The New York Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1844, Page 2

NEW YOKK HERALD. “New York, Priday, Deccmiber 20,1088. Weekly Pictorial Herald. THHOLD BOARD OF BROKERS “ TURNING A CORNER.” A Fashionable Ball Room, SCENES ON MESMERISM AT THE SOCIETY . LIBRARY, The Weekly Ilustrated Herald, to be issued to- morrow, will contain three very interesting en- gravings. One will represent the Old Board of Brokers “‘turninga corner”—another will give a beautiful illustration of a fashionable Ball-room, ia this city, at the commencement of the season; and the third will give an admirably graphic repres: n- tation of the extraordinary scenes in Mesmerism at the Society Library, in which his Honor,. the Mayor, and other distinguished characters, took @ prominent part. Price 6j cents. Annua! Pictorial Herald. This eplendid 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 64 cents. Sream Sure Acapia.—Gales of wind are proba- bly keeping her back a day or two. ‘The Recent Democratic Meetings in the City—The Texas Question. Some interest has been felt in the recent meet- ings held in all the wards by the Democratic party, and at which some general indications were given of popular feeling and sentiment, particularly grow- ing out of the Texas question at Washingion, and the meaning which has been attempted to be af- fixed to the popular voice in the late presidential election. We have received the returns from the various wards, containing the names of the mem- bers of the general committee of the old and young men’s and of the ward committees for the ensuing year. The elections were warmly con- tested—much more so than many had reason to expect. This warmth, no doubt, arose from the fact that a position in the General Committee will be of some considerable importance in giving a direction to the division of the spoils under the presidency of Mr. Polk. Men, who want office’for themselves or friends, can much more effectually create a political influence, by holding such a po- sition, than by remaining mere private members of the party. » Another feature attending these elections, has been the passing of resolutions in several of the wards, relative to the annexation of Texas, which now threatens to divide the democracy inCongress, between the proposition of Mr. McDuffie, and that of Mr. Benton. Thus far we have seen in only one of the wards—the fifth— strong resolutions in favor of Mr. McDuftie’s proposition, approbatory of the policy of the pre- sent administration, and denunciatory of the move- ments of Senator Benton in relation to the same question. Possibly some resolutions of a similar character may have been passed in other wards, buta strict adherence to truth, compels us to say, that generally throughout the wards in these meet- ings the democrats seem to have studiously avoided the expression of any opinion on the sub- ject of the policy of the present administration on annexation, reserving probably their opinions un- til Mr. Polk reaches the White House. We are given to understand, however, that immediately on the re-organization of the General Committee, and also of the old and young men’s committees, resolutions will be introduced approving of Mr. Calhoun’s policy and disapproving of tha: of Mr. Benton. Of course the vote on such resolutions will be watched with a great deal of interest, as indicating the sentiments of the democracy of this city in reference to the two propositions which are now distracting the party ‘at Washington. We have no doubt that this question will soon be agitated throughout the country in the same way. In this city, there are four democratic pa. pers. Two ure in favor of Mr. Calhoun’s policy, and two are in favor of Mr. Benton’s. In Albany,the Atlas is denouncing Mr. Calhoun in a most violent manner; whilst the Argus, more wary and saga- cious, is high and dry on the fence, chosing ra- ther to wait patiently until the new administration comesin. There is every reasen to believe, how- ever, that this Texas annexation question is going to distract the party throughout the country. And yet it should not do so. Without reference to party opinion or party action, but looking at the question in all its bearings, from some of the prominent outposts of human nature and human judgment, we have been decidedly in favor of the annexation of Texas from the commencement, and we believe that a vast majority of the people of this country, if their minds could be properly reached by argument, would be of the same way of thinking—the declarations of the whig leaders— the abolitionists, and other philosophers in this region, to the contrary notwithstanding. Next Leoistature.—In a few weeks the State Legislature will be in session. There are a num- ber of highly important public measures which ought to engage its attention at an early period. Amongst them we may mention a reform of the militia law—a reform of the jury law—and the cre- ation of a registry law to prevent frauds at elec- tions. A reform of the militia law is absolutely neces- sary. The gross abuses which have been accumu- lating for years have made this system a subject of ridicule and abhorence. Buta very little reflec- tion will convince every one of the importance and absolute necessity of a well organized militia. It is our only means of national military defence. We do trust that this reform will be intreduced during the next session. The members of the Le- gislature who carries it through will earn the gra- titude of the whole country. The jury law also requires to be reviewed and modified. At present the burden of jury duty falls almost wholly on the middling classes and those who really cannot afford to loose any portion of their time. Jurors ought to be paid. It is unjust to tax the working men and middling classes to the great extent to which they are subjected at present. The present system is a species of legalized robbe- ty of the poor. Let this matter be attended to atonce. These are the measures which are of real interest to the people. A movement in their favor is what we want—not blustering about the Pope of Rome, or scrambling for ‘the spoils.” Common Pixas vs. Common Counci.—This was not an action brought against the Board by their Honors of the Common Pleas, but on reference to our law reports, it will be observed that Judge Daly has been compelled to adjourn the court, in consequence of the prevalence of noxious gas in the court room, which his honor has pronounced both dangerous to the health of the members of the bench and the bar, as well as to the public. Itis to be hoped that our city fathers will extend imme- diate relief in this case, and not impede the pub- lic business by any delay in the premises, as many important cases have been thus postponed. A Rang Cuance.—By an advertisement in this day’s paper, it will be seen that an offer is made to any one who can advance two or three thousand dollars to realize about thirty thousand dollars a year, clear money. Ne doubt there;will be many takers. The Rev. David Hale complains very much of rafiling for chickens to raise the wind, but this is the best offer we have seen made,and must destroy the chicken business entirely. Tue River Navigation to Albany was open on ‘Toeeday morning Axouitionists.—A great deal of inquiry Prevails just now in relation to the present policy and future prospects of the abolitionists as now banded together in the free States, numbering pro- bably near 70,000 voters. A convention of these Philosophers was recently held in Albany, at which several curious disclosures and debates took place, butthe most decided exposition of their present peculiar views and past history,we findcon- tained in adocument which hasbeen sent us under the name of Alvan Stewart, of Utica. As this ma- nifests the purposes of the abolitionists and their policy towards the whigs and locofocos in the north, embracing their opinions on a variety of other subjects, we shall endeavor to give it ina day ortwo to our readers, accompanied with such remarks as seem to spring from the subject at this particular crisis of public affairs. On abolition, in all its aspects, our readers are not ignorant of our opinions. We conceive that what is called “Slavery” at the South, is a na- tural, practical, philosophical and comtortable po- sition for that peculiar race of people to occupy side by side with the superior white race. Certain vague and ridiculous enthusiasts in this region of country always set out with the fallacy that slavery is “an evil.” We never will admit any such thing. Theoretically itis a good—practically itis a good— in every point of view it can be proved to be good and salutary. Of the abolition party at the North our views are also well known. They are a parcel of enthusiasts, agitated by an idea— @ eet of monomaniacs—harmless when they con- fine themselves to mere bulletins and resolutions, but very dangerous if they ever should acquire power to control the political destinies of the free States, orto produce euch an irritation amongst them as to lead to a dissolution of the Union. At present we do not believe that they can do any harm, unless in matters of opinion. They will probably flare up for a few yeers, like the Mor- mons and anti-masons, and then explode in’ utter darkness. The “ native” purty will have a similar fate. {t is founded on a single idea, and as isdroll enough, quite the reverse of that which consti- tutes life-blood of the abolitionists. The latter go for the emancipation of the black race, andthe for- mer for the enslaving of such of the white race as happen to be born in certain countries. But inthis country there can never be any but two great political parties—the whigs and demo- crats. These are the controlling influences which produce public opinion, create the laws of Congress, and give a direction to the Executive. All the lit- tle sectional, geographical and local petty factions springing up East, West, North or South, are only like rockets—going up with the blaze of lightning and coming down a stick. Tuat Comptimentany BeneriT—Morris THE Port.—We have now every reason to believe that we havestirred up the proper elements to bring about the accomplishment of a benefit—not a mere com- pliment,but a substantial benefit,to Morris, the poet and song-writer. We understand that certain gen- tlemen have now undertaken the task,who are ac- quainted with the mode of doing such business— who have energy and good sense and tact in pur- suing any just purpese, and who have every pros- pect of bringing it about in the most substantial and complimentary manner. The design isto en- gage the Tabernacle, in order to accommodate es large an audience as possible. It is to be a concert, and all the theatrical people, English and Italian, who will consent to give their services will be in- vited to do 80, so as to make it a combination of the greatest amount of talent that can be brought together. Judicious steps have thus been taken by competent pérsons and we have no doubt they will succeed in this highly meritorious pro- ject. Nor shall it fail if we can help it. Morris, poor fellow! is not so well off in the world as he has been, although probably he is just about as well to do in the world as when he commenced his career, ayouth. He has attained very considerable re- spectability of position as a man amongst his friends and in this community, and built up,by slow degrees,come considerable reputation as apoet and song writer. He does not, indeed, possess exactly the stirring spirit—the energetic mind—or the light- ening intellect which marks a Burns or a Beran- ger; but he exhibits a great deal of amiability of character, and considerable fine taste in the com- position of his songs. His reputation has been cre- ated entirely by hisown eflorts. Commencing life as afmere type setter, we believe, a printer’s boy, he has given us a very pleasing sample of what moderate genius, and industry, and some good sense, will accomplish in a coun- try like this, where the highest prizes of repu- tation and consequence are to be won by those who have the greatest merit. A benefit to him would be both a compliment and a benefit; and although he may exhibit some delicacy in accept- Ing such a thing, yet we trust that those who are engaged in the project will have nothing at all todo with him, until they have bagged a thousand, fif- teen hundred, or two thousand dollars, out of the proceeds, and then let him say whether he will accept it or not. Let it go on. A Sma Stiut Voice rrom Tenngsaee.—The Nashville Union, the organ of the President elect, who is in that neighborhood, speaks out very decidedly in favor of Mr. Tyler’s administration, and its policy on annexation. Ithas the following very significant paragraphs :— Tre Messace.— W ved this interesting document on Tuesday evenin; ind forthwith sent it al inen Extra. It will, of irae, be read by every man who takes any interest in the affairs of-government, and we are certain that all will read it with pleasure. We can not but rd it as being entitled to rank amongst the very best State which have ever eman: from the Executive department. The style is plain, chaste, ‘and forcible, whilst there is a tone of satisfaction and ex- ultation atthe present condition of the country, which show that ffir, Tyler will leave the Presidency well satis- fied that he has filled it successfully. Much of his mes sage is taken. ce the Texas question and our present reistions with Mexico. We admire the truly American feeling which he manifests on thia subject. He recom mends the Annexation of Texas by joint resolution, which we hope will be: But we need not comment on the message—all and every purt of it is well worthy of an attentive Justice to Mr. Tyixa.—In the main, Mr. Tyler’s doc. trines have been soundly democratic, and the great mass of the democracy have approved his administration. The difficulty has been, that the leading democrats have held back, and failed to come to his rescue, but have left him to struggle along as he best could against Mr. Clay and his foliowers. Under such circumstances we are con- strained to say, that Mi. Tyler’s administration has been eminently successful—the democracy owes him much— the country owes him much—and, in spite of all the com bined he saphena his enemies, justice will be done to him by his countrymen. Tue New Canivxt.—We sce many ‘ulations in the whig papers as to Colonel Polk’s probable Cabinet. It is amere idle curiosity, which gives riseto conjectures equally idle. Our whig friends may rest assured that President Polk will call around him a cabinet of counsel- lors, possessing abilities of the highest order. He has a host of democrats of distinguished talents from whem to draw his advisers. The only difficulty he will have will be in selecting from among so many, allof w are fully qualified to fill any station ; but he will discharge his duty in this, as in every other case, with an TK the welfere of his country. He will have a Cabinet dis- tiny for high talents, long experience, and tried fidelity to the democracy. By these remarks it would appear, very evident- ly, that the immediate friends of Mr. Polk, in Ten- nessee, think very highly of the annexation pro- ject, as managed by Mr. Tyler and Mr. Calhoun. They speak darkly about the Cabinet, to be sure, though, probably, they know all abou: it. But the general conclusion to be drawn from all this is, that Mr. Benton, and all his adherents, will be thrown off, and set down as being unfriendly to the new administretion of Mr. Polk. FasuionaB.e InTELLIGENCE.—The fashionable world is quite on the qui vive in relation to thé grand ball at the Alhamraon the 27th, for the ben- efit of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind Asylums Itis to be junder the superintendence of Korponay, and will be a magnificent affair. The dancing sa- loon and the suit of rooms are beautiful ; fitted up and decorate: with great taste and discretion. Supreme Court or tux Uniren States, Tues- day, Dec, 17, 1844—No. 9, J. McDonough, plaintif in er. ror, vs. Laurent, Millaudon et al. The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. Coxe for the defendants in error, and by Gen, Jonos for the plaintif in error, jOle Bull's « Niagara” A Musical Excite- ment, The production of Ole Bull’s “Niagara” in New York, is the commencement of a new era in the history of the fine arts and public taste'im the New World. Heretofore, although we have had all the natural advantages on our side, yet our musical excitements have all been reflected upon us frem Europe; and so completely has taste in this country been fettered by this sense of inferi- ority, that we have not dared even to express an opinion until we knew that of Europe. Now, how- ever, we have begun a new life. We are to ori- ginate, while the Old World admires. The state of the public mind in this city, at the present moment, is novel, strange and curious, be- yond any thing ever witneesed on this side of the Atlantic, The excitement im regard to the new piece of Ole Bull is intense and universal. Those who did not hear it have caught the infection from those who did; and the only questions now discuss- ed, in all circles, are—‘‘ Wasit afailure?” “Was ita triumph?” At the tea table and in the draw- iog room, fashion and scandal give place to there vital questions—the politicians have forgotten whether the annexation of Texas is a whig ora democratic measure—the financiers in Wall street neglect to note the “variations” of the fancies, and talk ef the soundness of no “ notes” but those of Ole Bull. The hold which this young man has obtained upon the hearts of the people, is truly wonderful. Hisname seems to bear a spell. People of allclasses of every degree—the young, the old,the educated, the ignorant—run after him, as if frantic, and hang breathless upon every sound that falls from his bow. The rush of waters over the great Horse-Shoe Fall can best illustrate the tumultuous torrent of living beings that poured itself into the Opera House on Wednesday evening. The doors were advertised to be opened at seven; but shortly after six, groups of gentlemen and ladies began to col- lect on the walk in front of the house, and car- riages in scores soon came dashing up, and depo- siting their precious freightto swell the crowd.— The air was keen and bitter beyond anything be- fore experienced during the present season,yet the lively expectation, the intense anxiety to once more stand in the presence of the great Norwe- gian magician, seemed to keep every body warm; and the joke,the repartee, and the sprightly sally ot wit, were exchanged, apparently, with as much ease and nonchalence asin the ante-room on court day. By the time the doors were open, some five hundred people had collected, and the rush through the narrow entrances was tremendous. Several of the ladies were very much alarmed, and one or two even considerably injured by the pressure of filty or sixty gentlemen without ladies, who pressed in from the side-lobby doors, and uncerimoniously pushed the ladies and their attendants to the wall. At length, however, all effected an entrance, and the seats in the first tier were instantaneously fil- led. The crowd wy coms in, untilevery seat, aisle and avenue, above and below, were com- pletely blocked up, Nothing except a political meeting, just before election, ever equalled the crush and excitement of the scene. Tt would seem fitting that nothing short of a hu- man phenomepon—such as Ole Bull undoubtedly is—should have dared to handle the stops and write down the sublime harmonies of nature’s d and eternal chaunt, which ehe pours forth at ara in the majesty of her might. We have not even to-day room or leisure to speak in detail of this bold attempt, which in ordinary hands must necesgarily have been nothing but a ludicrous ure. It will require more than ene, or two, or half a dozen hearings, to enable any one to form a com- petent judgment upon this effort of Ole Bull—an effort which he himself undoubtedly considers as his greatest and most inspired. | The arate of the piece is palpable, and is what we hinted yesterday. At first we hear the eternal, tremulous, massive bass, which is ever thundering up from the abyss of waters below the falls, and which, to the informed ear, arranges itself like the primitive colorsin a prism, into all the fundamental chords and harmonies, and seems to be, as it were, the tonic of the music of crea- tion, Gradually, and in almost imperceptible suc- cession, fall inthe other voices of the scene—the growling and roaring ot forest beasts, the gurgling and dashing of the upper waters as they leap mad- ly from their dizzy height into the whirlpool—the winds sighiog and moaning through the trees, and singing their everlasting anthem to the thunder- bass of the cataract—the sharp, gay warbling of birdsthat fill the branches; nad, higher still, as the cre “oratorie progresses, flitting dream-.ike over the mingled mass of sound, are heard the voices of spirits, as if dropped trom the blue heaven above, and haunting the soul, “Like the faint, exquisite music of a dream.” The chords now, one by one, break off, the mu- sic fades and flutters, while the trembling bass still goes on, like the ceaseless roar of the torrent, subdued to the Sense iy the overpowering weight of other emotions and recollections, and at last concentrates into the wild and thrilling heart-me- lody of ** Long time ago,” which is repeated and reiterated in every variety of beauty and sweet- nese, until the soul is gradually drawn back again to itself, and the wand of the magician ceases to wave. Such isan imperfect sketch of Niagara.” The scene at the fall of the curtain was one of the strangest character ever witnessed in a public assembly. The house wae crammed to re pletion in every hips and the great master, every entrance and exit, was lou applauded, al fore, and though the. nieces had all been play were familiar to everyone. Butthe “Niagara,” which was evidently the great object of curiosity and anxiety with the attentive, patient, and densely packed audience—when it was at last heard, was received with the deepest and most profound si lence! The music ceased almost without any one see ning to know it. Ole Bull bowed very politely and quietly, as if he were placing his partner in u quadrille, and walked off the stage with perfect coolness. The audience stared at the stage, and then at each other; the ladies adjusted their cloake and hoods, took st their muffs and squeezed them selves into the thronged aisles Every body ap- eared stupified and overwhelmed, aud every boty inquired, with the eyes, of his companion or his neighbor, “ What does it mean? what has hap. pened to us all?” The whole audience thus passed out in the most profound silence, and left the house without the slightest demonstration of pleasure or displeasure, or even any indication of conscious- nees that any body had been trying to please them. Then began the great controversy, which is hourly and momentally spreading and becoming fiercer and more bitter—‘* Was it a failure?” ‘*Was ita triumph?” All classes of society are inevitably drawn into the contest, and at the next concert of Ole Bull we may expect the most curious and ex- citing scenes. The old French clique here cordially hate Ole Bull for his exterminating triumphs over their great champions, Vieuxtemps and Artot, and they will gladly seize hold of the present inexplicable contusion in the public mind, and try to turn it to his disadvantage. At first, many will diabelieve, who will herealter_be hear- tily ashamed of their infidelity ; for the ‘* Niagara’’ is undoubtedly a work ot even more than genius— it is inspiration. Nothing can pnt it down or over- whelm it. As well might you attempt to stay the waters of Niagara from their sublime catastrophe, as to keep back this SE effort of the great genius of the North. e have taken peculiar pains, since Wednesday evening, to analyze our pre in regard to ‘‘ Niagara,” and we are fully confirmed in this opinion. ‘The new excitement in regard to “ Niagara,” will increase the curiosity to hear and see Ole Bull, tenfold, and his next concert will be such a scene as has never yet‘been witnessed or conceived of. Palmo’s will not hold one fifth of those who will rush to see and hear. Some larger place must be found, if possible. Mr. Caisp’s Benzrtt.—Mr.\Crisp, a very popular actor, takes a benefit atthe Park on Monday night. He isa very talented dashing fellow, and offers a very attractive entertainment on the occasion. We have no doubt he will have a bumper. Prorsssor Kevit’s Lectures.—We understand that the splendid course of Lectures delivered in this city on light and astronomy, at Niblo’s will be given in the city of Washington, on the ensuing week. The apparatus is not only the most costly, but the most complete and beautiful ever used in this country for the illustration of the celestial science. w Yorn, Dec. 19, 1844. Mn. Bennett— Sir—In perusing the proceedings of the Board of Education, as reported in your paper this morr- ing, I perceive that your reporter wasin anerror iv imputing to me the expression of a desire to have the Bible introduced into our Common Schools asa Class Book. Will you do me the justice to correct the error, and oblige your ebedient ser- vant, Enaas H. Eny. Commodore Elliott took command of the Phila- lelphia Navy Yard on Saturday last. The appropriate salutes were fired on the occasion, and the usual courtesies were interchanged between the officers of the station, Susical. Tratian Orera —There was a fashionable.and brilliant,.though not avery crowded house last night, the concert of the St. George’s Benevolent Society having drawn away a number of the regu- lar patrons of the opera. It was the second repre- sentation.of It Pwritani, and it was certainly given with still greater excellence and effect than on the previous, Tuesday, evening. Borghese was in fine voice and spirits, and from beginning to end, sus- tained her role with remarkable brilliancy, particu- larly in the duett with Antognini, in the third act, she sung with a sweetness and feeling seldom equalled, and with such a measure of justice to the exquisite music, es elicited the warmest ap- plause from an audience which we are gratified to observe, is becoming more and more discrimina- ting in its expressions of approbation. Antogaini sustained the part of Arthur with a great degree of success. He is an artist of correct judgment and cultivated taste ; probably no man is more anxious to please thanhe ; and he is far from being unsuccessful. Valtellina was, he always ie, highly respectable ; and Tomasi was equally so.— The orchestra well merited favorable mention, and we are very happy in being enabled to award to them the praises of contributing in no mean degree to the success and very cordial reception of this delicious opera. Tl Puritani will be repeated on Saturday even- ing, when we hope to see a full house. It is one of the best productionsof its great author, and over- flows with the richest melodies. No one with any pretensions to musical taste can allow the oppor- tunity of hearing it to pass unimproved. Benerir Concert or tue St. Gzorce’s Socirty. —This concert filled the Tabernacle to overflow- ing, last evening, and must have netted a hand. some sum to the worthy Society in aid of whore charitable fund it was given. We suppose that over four thousand persons were in attendance.— The audience was mostly composed of English and Americans, and presented, in its general aspect, a striking contrast to the Opera House. There was scarcely an opera-glass in the house ; and the bril- liant colors so much affected, and so charmingly worn by the Anglo-Saxon ladies, gave a lively and picturesque appearance to the scene. Such an ar- ray of clear, fresh complexions, regular features and fine forms, is a rare spectacle. The very hum and murmur of the throng, between the pieces, had a redominance of the frequectly recurring s, quite Ei lish and characteristic. * he bill was a strong one, and the perfermances generally went off with great éclat._ We have not room to speak of all, in detail, and it would be in- vidious to particularize, where all was so well The two songs by Mr. Brough, the harp fantasia by Miss E. Sloman, and the singing by Madame Otto and Miss Taylor, were loudly applauded. The last lady was encored in her ‘She wore a wreath of Roses.” The fine and copious selections from the opera of the ‘* Bohemian Girl,” by the Seguins and Frazer, were really exce'lent, and Senco encored. The beautiful song, “I dreamed that dwelt in Marble Halls,” was sung by Mrs. Seguin in her very happiest manner. _ But the features of the evening were the won- derful performance of a difficult fantasia on the piano, by Miss Bramson, a little girl of nine year= old, and the ever welcome ‘Carnival of Venice,” by Ole Bull _ The first wastruly an astomsehing effort—the little creature, with hands no bigger than a doll’s, executing some of the most difficult and rapid passages on the instrument with a firm- ness i touch and truth of paeean that might well be emulated by many full grown professors The great Norwegian—the Napoleon of musi- cians, never was more full of himself—that wild and wierd meuley cf extravagant, tender, mirthful, bewitching, teasing, scolding, loving melodies, the “Carnival,” was given, and repeated to an encore, in such an exquisite style, and with such deep and poetic power, that the immense audience seemed to forget themselves in their delight. In truth, it is when surrounded with other artists, of great and varied excellence, that the superiority of this man is most palpably displayed. B , At the end of the first part, (which closed with Ole Bull,) hundredsleft, and the second part of the entertainment passed off with rather less spirit. Altogether, it was a demonstration, both on the part of audience and performers, highly creditable in all parties, and quite worthy the renowned St. yeorge. OvrracEs NgaR ALBANY.—We have received accounts of more disgraceful outrages by the In- dians of the Rent and Anti-Rent sections. On Tuesday, a meeting of the Anti-Renters took place in Smoky Hollow, in the town of Claver ick, on the Livingston Track. About three hun- dred Indians were present, armed with pistole, bowie knives, &c. . This assemblage gathered to- gether in consequence of the appearance of the Sheriff to serve a writ. They threatened to shoot him if he did not give up his papers. The citi- zens in that vicinity, who were opposed to the lawless movements of the Indians, hearing of the difficulty, met in a body, numbering at least five hundred. One of them remonstrated with the Anti-Renters against their course, when one ot the latter drew a pistol, and instantly shot the citizen. The unfortunate man’s name was Riven- burg. In addition to this, we hear of outrages perpe- trated by another class of persons in the same vi- cinity, who also disguise themselves as Indians, in order to avoid detection. Annexed are the par- ticulars of one of them :— A party of ruffians disguised as Indians, but not belong- ing to theanti-rent party made an outrageous attack upon Christian Craver, of Ni on the 3d inst. The tollow- are the facts as rela! by Mr. Craver himself :— ns who committed ich is situated about ering it, ed it in every pat, Not fadiny ent searcl eve 3 Mr. Craver, one of them drew a pth mn 8 woman of the family, because she refused to tell where Mr. Craver was. They then went to another house in the neighbor. hood where they found Mr. Craver. After eeakiog him, they seized him and dragged him by the heels out of the house,and for the + pace of ten rods over the ground. This violence threw him into fits, to which he is subject. Not withstanding this eee irtie G in which their ruttianly couduct had placed him, they raised him from the gronnd and tarred and feathered him on the head and neck. They then lefthim,and Mr. Craver was carried home by his friends, where he was confined until Monday last from the effect of the outrages committed upon him; having been afflicted with an almost con- atant ceasion of fits until Sunday last. The jigned for the attack upon Mr. Craver ed some dieogreement respecting tho. Toying gut ol some ment res} e laying out o aroad. When the Indians ai woke"! fin, they told him that if he would acknowledge that he had done wrong in the affair with Ostrom they would not molest him Enis he refused todo. Mr Craver isa brother-in-law of Gur- ,of this city, and a highly respectable The outri committed upon him creates great excitement in Nassau, and will be legally investigated. Three of the villain: known, and the others will doubtless be identified. We need not add that 1t is incumbent upon the proper authorities to proceed jainst the villains in the most summery manner. To prevent all misapprehension, it is proper to state that the out) upon Mr. Craver has no connection whatever with tho anti-rent troubles, It is to be seen by this that rascality begets ras- cality, and unless the Governor takes at once a decided stand against the “ Renssallaer tenants,” all sorts of crimes will shortly be committed by persons dressed as Indi Skaneate! {Correspondence of the Herald.) Sxangatevxs, Dec. 8, 1844. The Skaneateles Community. Mr. Bennetr— In your Herald of 3d instant, you express an opinion founded upon information that “the com- munity on the beautiful Lake of Skaneateles, is upon the verge of annihilation.” As your paper hasso powerful a circulation, especially among the friends of Association, it is important that any ioe impression respecting this Community should be speedily corrected. Iam happy to be able to inform you that this Community, so far from being on the verge of annihilation, isin « very prosperous condition. It has passed through many stormy trials, and now bids fair togo on, unimpeded by persons who are so completely un- fitted for community, as many of our self-deceiv- ed residents have proved to be. Knowing that (what may have been said against you to the con- trary notwithstanding) you will assist any scheme when time has shown ite utility, I take the liberty to forward you this correction. Whatever diffe- rence of opinion may exist between us and the communitists, it cannot be denied that the great- erportion of them are men and women who exhi- bit the true spirit of reform ‘in their unexampled self-denial and patience through the necessary pri: vations of a transition from society ag it is, to s0- ciety as they think it should be. Respectfully, Janse M. Backer, City Intelligence. Upper Police Office —Thursday—Aaxrst oy Coun- TERYEITERS—D ISCOVERY OF 4 LARGR AMOUNT OF COUNTER. vert Money, Praies ror Bank » Paintina Paets, ‘was received @ few days since by Bonne use the shutters, stopping up the k: were for several hours. A description of the ing been obtained, Justice Taylor was at thet they were counterteiters, and he immediately arranged his plans for arresting them, uch a manner as to leave no loop, hole for their escape, and with the tact that he invartably displays, he selected it it officers, and appri them of his plans. A watch was set upon the house, who ascertained that the yecng mee were in the habit of going into their room at 10 o'clock in the morning, and remainivg till 2 and 3 o'clock inthe afternoon. It was also ascert that one of the men was married, or waa living with young woman, and kept a servant, and that neither of the females were permitted to enter the chamber when the males were at work. On Wednesday morning, about 11 o'clock, officers Bird and Sickles of the Upper Police, entered tthe house cautiously and went u) tothe door the chamber before a‘luded to—they could hear no noise but knowing that the wanted were there, a moment's consul ‘they burst one the door, and discovered the two counterfeiters, for suc! they wine! na in the very act of plying their criminal trade. waa screwed a very powerful vice, and in its jaws were placed two plates, one having oth surface, and the vther being a bank note plate, of the Northampton Bank Massachunetts, splendidly executed; in fact one original plates of that bank, On the table was a large beck, between every leaf of which was a baak bill of the Bank of Lapeer, of ‘the denomination of 2’s, 3’s aud 57s, with a chemical preparation upon them to take out the name of the bank and place, in order to have the names of other banks printed rere blank spaces; in all there were about $874 in the . Ina trunk was founda packoge of about $1,333 of the Bank of Fairhaven, Mav- sachusetts, of various denominations, already signed. and the signatures of the President and Cushier, so splendidly counterfeited, that it is Fopedabla almost to discover by comparison with a true bill, the slightest diff-rence. A package of the Lapeer Bank bills of $215, was also found, also $320, in bills of the Millwaukie Bank, Wisconsin ‘The whole amount discovered was about $2 243, The jons who were engaged in this affvir aro alrea- dy well known to the police, and a large portion of their connections are now in the States prisons in various arts of thecountry. One of them is Peter Van Pelt alias Brown, brother of the notorious Honora Shephard, now in the States cay at Sing Sing, for pessing counterfeit money, and Stone, the lady who was acquitted e thort time since by a sympathising Jury in the Court of | as ue bore in herefuis a time makes then thin and wiery. Sessions, because she bore in her arms a borrowed baby— the other is Michael O’Brien. The former has recently come out of either the New Jersey or Massachusetts State prison. They are both committed at the Upper Po- lice for examination. Thethorough manner in which this arrest has been managed by Justice Taylor and his officers, among whom were Messrs. Bush, Lawrence, and Lambert, reflects great credit upon them al),and the cemmunity have rea- son to thank ‘tiem and to congratulate themselves, that they have eacaped another flood of spurious money. Rossinc an Emrcoven—Ellen Higgin was arrested esterday, and committed by Justice Taylor, for tigen 4 er employer, Mr. Thomas Kennedy, of No. 182 West 161! street, of about $55 in gold and bank bills. Buroiary in tHe Sxconn Draree.—. oun; named Patrick McLaughlin, was ‘committed’ aso by Tue tice Taylor, ontwo charges of burglary in the second degree, in en’ 1g the dwelling house of Mr. Joseph R. ‘Stuyvesant, ef the lst avenue near 10th street, in the day time, on the Sth instant ; and of entering on the 14th inst the dwelling house ef Mr. Geo. Daniels, No. 211 19th atreet, in the day time, and stealing ‘about $28 worth of silver plate. Szconp Orrence.—Henry McKee was committed by Justice Tayler, ona ot it fA fo dering stolen a bag of meal worth $1 25, from Mr. Benj. T. Bailey, of No. 187 Houston street. It being his second ey he is convicted, the punishment will be state prison. Lower Police.—A Vauunt Tuirr.—A wellknown thief, named Joshua West, was detected on Wednesday night in the act of stealing shirts from Mr. Timothy Cole- man, of No. 76 South street. Some person attempted to arrest him, when he drew a knife and stabbed him.— Others stepped up, aad he wounded several of them ; but was ultimately secured and taken to the Tombs, where he was committed. Recervinc Store Goops.—A woman, named Mary O'Neil, who keeps at Ne. 40 Catherine street, was yester- day arrested on a charge of receiving stolen goods, ahout $65 worth of hosiery and cloths, whieh was stolen from the store of James King, of No. 29 Cedar street, being found in her possession. She was subsequently discharg- ed by the magistrates. Buno.anics.—Three mere burglaries were committed on ee tanaes. night, and no arrests have as yet been ma Coroner’s Office—Bopy Ipxntirien, aut THE Mys tery wot Sotvev.—The body of the woman who drowned herself on Saturday morning, at the foot of Canal street, was identified on Tuesday by a woman who fessed to be aservantof the decssved, as Mary Jane Campbell, a anatiye of England. No farther particulars were elicit ed from this woman by the persons at the Dead House, and nobody knows who she was. It was said she had a son in Washington, and that he was expected on te bury her, and it was su; then that the mystery connected wit. the affair would be explained. A ite arrived yester- day from Washington, and identified the body asthat of his mother, Mary Jane Campbell, and said she had been deranged for some time past, and had been permitted to go abont wherever she chose, her son furnishing her money to pay her expenses. The Coroner did not ascer tain from him where she lived, or any other circumsten- ces connected with the ad affair, and there is still a deep veil ot mystery enveloping the entire matter, which we hope the Committee of the Common Council appointed for that purpose, or His Honor Mayor Harper, will en- deavor to clear up. juperior Court. Before Chief Justice Jones. Dec. 19.—William Merchant ve Russell H. Post and J. Bowers.—This was an action of trespass for assault and battery, being across cause on the part of the pipintiff, who is a seaman, brought egaimst the Captain and second Mate of the ship “Elizabeth Dennisteun.” The case has been already tried before Judge Betts, when the facts that appeared in evidence were fully reported. The de- fendant, Post, having prosecuted the plaintff for mutiny endeavering to create a revolt,when the plain tiff was acquitted. It appeared that on the 12th May last the alleged assault was committed on bourd the vessel on her trip from Mobile to Havre, when she subsequently tanded in this port. The defendant Post having ordered the defendant Bowers (the second mate) to tie up ond flog the plaintiff, e case’stands adjeurned over to this forenoon. Before Judge Oakley. Dec. 19.—Harriott McKeeley va. John R. Pitkin —This action was brought to recover the amount of three pro missory ($50 each) made by the defendant. It sp peared that a judgment had been recovered ogainst the defendant for a large amount, when an execution wa: isced in the hands of the Sheriff, who returned it en- jorsed on the back ‘no property funds.” Proceedings werethen instituted in Cnauc.ay in relation to his pro- perty; but before the preperty was discovered defend ant ‘adjusted the matter, by giviog the three notes in uestion. It wes, however, provided in the agreement, thet defendant could regain the notes, on giving a con veyance efcertain property within a specified time. The time expired, before said conveyance was granted. Said notes were protested. For the defence it was contended that no consideration had been given, andthat the judg- ment was still in existence, und was not satisfied. Verdict for plaintiff in the full amount ciaimed. Marsh vs. Bell, et al—The Jury in this case, already re- ported, rendered a sealed verdict for plaintiff, $5,796 64 damages and 6 cents costs. Common Pleas. Before Judge Daly. Dec. 19—James Spelman vs. Jacob Seabold.—This was an action of trespass to recover damages for an assault and battery alleged to have been committed by plaintiff upon the ‘person of defendant under the following circum- stances:—It appeared in evidence that plaintiff was lo- cated upon a lot of land belonging tothe defendent, situ. ate between 3d and 4th avenues; that when plaintift hod first entered upon the possession, it was comparatively @ barren spot; but it is now capable of producing vegeta- bles, &c. Inthe centre of this locality plaintiff er:cted a house, and placed around it a fence. In August i defendant came and pulled down said fence, and on plaintifi’« remonstrating with him, he seized hold of him yy the collar, and held a whip over his head in a threatening manner. It was contended in defence that for the purpose of protecting the crop in said locality, defendant had erected said fence, and under such circumstances he war entitled to remove it at pleasure, and that no assault was com: i The jury will render a sealed verdict this forenoon. G+ His Monor the Judge hereupon announced tha the Court would discontinue its sittings until the Com- mon Council took proper steps to make the Court Room suitable forthe accommodation of the Court and the pub- lic. The prevalence of gas from the stoves rendering it unsate to keep the Court room open xt present. Ge Before the Recorde: Matrnew C. Paterson, District Attorney. Dac. 19 —Keeping a Disorderly House —Julia Smith was tried and convicted of keeping a disorderly house of pros titution, at No. 24 Pell street. The court sentenced herto two months imprisonment in the city yn. Trial} for Riot on Election Day.—Lawrence Cusick, John Graham, alias Jack De Broom, and James Smith, George, Frederick 8.and Wm. A Smith, impleaded with others, were log} atthe baron a charge of having on the night of the 9th of ee eed about 7 o’clock, com- mitted a riot in the id for an assault and bat- tery upon Mr. Ji Bishop, grocer, of the corner ot 20th street and 34 a Mr. Savace Busnor, baker, being sworn, di that he resided on the corner of 19ih street and the 3d avenue, and that on the evening of the day in question, the defend auts with others came to his house, and with a sheut com- menced firing a volley of Lenton pera at his house; many of which broke the windows and entered the house; the mob were armed with clubs and sticks, and ofter exercis ing great violence at the house they ran to the house of his brother on the corner of 20th street, and there fired another volley of stones,smashed the windows, and set upon Mr. James Bishop, and beat him in a terrible man- ner, rendering him entirely insensible; they then left; one ofthe acer had used threats the day before against the witness and his brother because they advocated the doc- trines of the Native American party Mr. James Brsnos testified that he was dreadful'y beaten ‘on the day in question, and had never entirely recovered from the effects of the injuries inflicted upon him; and until within a short period had been in the habit of vom- iting blood. A great number of other witnesses were examin’ who testified that they recognized the defendants were in the mob, but they could, none of them, identify them with the commission of any particular act of violence. The evidence for the proreoution occupied the atten tion of the Court till o’clock, at which time they ad- journed till 11 o'clock today, (Friday. ) Court Calendar—This Day. . Supenion.— Nos, 25, 5, 99, 88, ILL, 118, 115, 86, 79429, 8, 43, 7, 90, 80, 50, 49, 10, 68, 68, 44, 90, 48, 110, 14, 82, 9, 78, 104, 98, 94, 06, 647 66. offitty menuscri of $100, which prize ia to be awarded by the jud; Seren Miss Julia Turnbull are Ley eng the | of pretty little ballet girls at the Par: to give eclat to the debut of the Queen of the 85 Ipbides.— It ia also stated that she is to sppear at the Walnut street, Philadelphia, shortly after her urrival. “Aline, or the Rose of played as Aline, was produced at the Boston Museum. It is saidto be an exceedingly charming piece, in which Mrs. B made a mest decided impression last winter in all the Southern theatres. said Macready ia to have the wer ond other gent project and oxpect to carry it triumphantly through. powerfully at the concert of the sic on Saturday evening, and when this accom; ed pesbalesidyy at that perfect self abandonment wi dis: tingui jhe cannot fail to become of her voice are generall jweet and melodious, but ow- ing to diffidence, we do not always hear them in public She is ex, pany with the renowned French may who hos performed to crowded and ris for six consecutive months. ed at the appearance on under the management of Mr. Front street theatre, in the same city, w: Monday next, the 23d inst. by that prince of comedians, pei the’ Arch street theatre, ‘Philsdeltaie. Mr laying at the Arc! % Bar iy to bring out Baltimore, giving Concerts, on his way day, ashe has been sty musical science in this and other Ss Canoes on Wednesday evening at Carusi’s Saloon, expected at the National, Boston, during the established his reputation as one of the most talented tra- gedians who now adorn thes'age. His engagement has extended during the present week. ced to take place at Norfol ‘Theatricais, dic. Hackett is « xpected to sail for Europe on the 21st inst Mrs Watson, the vocalist, has been ill. Mr. Rice was announced to take a benefit last evening at the Chesnut, Philadelphia. Mr. Barton, the eminent flutist, is giving conc :ts in Philadelphia, Miss Bramson is announced to give a concert ix. Phila pelphin, next week. Ole Bull is about to g ive musical entertainments at the Arch street Theatre, Philadelphia. Also at the Washing- ton Hall on Thursday next. ‘Tue Boweman Gut, which has suddenly into populari'y, bas been produced at both the Walnut and the Arch street Theatres, ina beautifulstyle, and on Saturday evening will be brought out at the Chesnut by the Seguin troupe. Mr. S. wasin Philadelphia on Wednesday, per- fecting arrangements, and returned to this city on Wed- nesday evening. The expenses of this opera at the Ches- ‘of | nut will be $300 per night it is said. Kimball of the Boston Museum, has received upwards dramas from competitors for the prize offered about two months ago ; the s00%.. are aig concerts at the ted by the next steamer. Martin and in driling a cor Theatre, in order The Guinea aders Washington Hall, Boston. Taglioni is ex On Monday evening, another new drama, entitled Killarney,” in which Mrs. Barrett A new theatre is to be erected in London, of which it is ent. Sir E. L. Bul- itlemen of have undertaken the The Boston state, that Madame Arnoult sap; Fe eoncest of "Academy of Mus ti Damoreau, and the fearless Castellan, jecided favorite. The tones v friends do in the drawing room ; her timidity some: Misa Mary St. Clair, whose brilliant ;erformance for twelve consecutive weeks in Boston, during the past +ummer, are well remembered, fa now in }» and is pre- paring to bring out.the most splendid and jue mecha- nical apparatus that was ever exhibited in countr’ ted to return to Boston next month, in cot ian, Mons. ba i iMiant houses at Pa- Mrs. Hunt, the accomplished favorite actress, is a Albany Museum, for the winter, and made her jonday. Dr. Hollick is about to commence a new series of lec- tures in the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. 4Mr. Brougham fhas been re-engaged at the National. The Holliday street theatre, Baltimore, will be opened isn Mr. Rodney ian ‘that the on . Burton, with the ed stock company now ton has made arrangements the novel- ties. Signor Cassella, the celebrated violoncellist, is now in South. reatest vocalist of the present by ag 4 excellent judges of irge cities, gives his Mr. Henry Phillips, the Mr. L. Redney, from the Northern Theatres, has, besides taking the Holliday Theatre in Baltimore, (which he is about to open with an the National Theatre, Washington. For some time past, workmen hav cessary improvements in the House, so as to render it clean, comfortable, 4 which is necessary to its adequate and it stock company,) leased the ne- been employed in making d worthy of that liberal manent sup- rt. Mr, Anderson is engaged by Mr. Rodney to make is debut bess in the season at Baltimore, and after he is ‘ashington. Mr. Anderson has drawn full and fashionable houses at st week, and has The Congo Melodists have just returned froma very successful tour east, where they have met with unpre- cedented success, intend giving a few Concerts in Boston previous to their departure south. They are assisted by * Little Ole Bull.” A course of eight lectures, on various popular subjects, hi se dnureh, Woah? is about to be delivered in the new Baptist church, ington, by distinguished gentlemen, amongst whom ore the Hon. John Quincy Adama, the Hon. Levi Woodbury, Professor Morse, &c. They are intended for the purpose of enabling the congregation of the new Baptist church to finish their edifice on £ street, which was} commenced about two years ago. Some scamp in Pittsburgh, Pa., where the giant and pentems were holding an exhibition, offered to bet five undred dollars thut the latter was a man and not a wo- man, as advertised. ‘This made considerable stir in the place, when the landlord of the Eagle Hotel, who, from some cause, would not believe the report, put up the hundred dollars that the giantess was a real woman and no misteke. report of Mrs. Randal lcm Peter por when met with the tin, sloped, and has not been five ‘The connoisseur in sexes who had the eard of since. A Concert by Mr. Henry Phill #, voc! is announ- , on Monday evening next. Monsieur and Madame Canderbeeck are giving Con certs at Washington. - Srienpip Har EstasiisHment.—A new concern, and one of the most elegant in this line we have seen anywhere, has just been opened at 156 Broad- way. The proprietors of this establishment are Costar & Bebee, who have erected, expressly for the purpose to which it is now applied, the exten- sive and commodious building, at a cost of over forty thousand dollars, together with a very large manufactory at Newark, from which the house in this city will be principally supplied. A large num- ber of first rate workmen will be constantly on the premises to fulfil every order, however diversified, and please every taste, however fastidious; and for this end, a range of apartments, for the purposes of shaping, trimming, finishing, é&c., are connected with the salesroom, beneath which and the farthest extremity of the concern, orders and instructions to the foreman a:e communicated without the trouble of moving. The elegant plate glass win- dows—the tesvellated pavement—the stucco work —the carving and gilding—the chandeliers and mirrors—are all in excellent taste, and render the salesmen a great attraction. From the eutrance door in front, to the extremity cf the rear of the wholesale wareroom, is about 115 feet, over which distance cages of ca sold, are transported by railroad in the cellar with the utmost facility. As to the goods offered to the public by Mesers. Costar & Bebee, they require one to be examined, to establish their value; the specimens we saw of their ‘‘Moieskin Hat,” upon which the French ride themselves so much, as well as their Black aver Hats, are, in point of material, shape and color, unsurpassed. In the project to which the roprietors of this new hat house have for years en directing theirattention, namely: that of uni- ting, on the largest scale, a wholesale and retail hat trade, we believe they have succeeded, and will do a very extensive business in their line. Brooxtyn Navy Yarp.—Three is nothing do- ing in this yard in the way of ship-building. The North Carolina is anchored off the Yard, as usual at this season. The Columbus 74 is lying along side the wharf; also sloops of war John Adams and Dale; the brig Porpoise is undergoing some re- aire; the steamer Fulton: is in ordinary, a useless hulk The merchant ship Aliath is nearly ready to sail for the Pacific with stores for our eqaadren. She will touch at the Sandwich Islands, and afford ad opportunity to communicate with the Miesion- . | aries. The naval siore ships Lexingtonand Erie, very recently sailed with stores for the Meditera- nean and African squadrons. The Dry Dock is progressing rapidly, four or five hundred men are at work, under the superinten- dance of Gen. Wm, Gibbs MecNiel. The Cobb Wharf, over the mud flats of the Yard, is also pro- gressing. This will bean excellent improvement for the yard, as well as the Dry Dock. It is in- tended to build store houses bye it, and also to have three slips for vessels to lie in. It will also be an excellent thing for the channel in frent of the yard. Wuere ts Suz steamboat called the Mount Pleasant, intened to p:y between Phil "hea ‘is- town, Del., next spring, left New York for this port last Tuesday week, since which time nething has been heard of her. Fears are felt for her safety.—Philad:lphia Times, . All Philndelphie Subscriptions to dria Bond pats, where bingle copate tay alge be obtained dafly atjt o’c! am Medical Notice —The Advertisements of the New York Collegeof Mrdicixe and Pharmacy, established for the Sappression of Quackery, in the cur of ail dieases, wil hereafter appear uth page an paper. _W.S. RICHARDSON, M, D., Agent. Oifice and Consulting Rooms of the College,03 Nassau street, «Oh, my Back.—I can scarcely walk, it puts me in such pain.” Such was the expression of a gentle: ten in Dr. Sherman's store, aday or two since. He had. ta- fren a severe epld, and could not atand erect, He purchased one Of the Doctor's celebrated Poor Man's Plasters, spolied it to the hack, and in twenty-four hours time waa perleetly relieved from'his suffertag. “Chose who are sMicted with paine in the chet id, ara or backy or wih a, wil a thie Pl ter er ing remedy. su t the genuine, with the Doctors fae simile printed on the rek of the Plaster, "Dr, vi man's warehouse i 106 Nassau street, Agents, 227 tt 4 188 Be 77 Broad w: 39 Ful treet, be oka i Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia: and 8 Stato atrect, eston,