The New York Herald Newspaper, December 23, 1844, Page 3

RW. YORK HERALD. York, Monday, December 23, 2644. ae or THE Sus-Treasury—Heavinc Mr. .—It will be seen, by the proceedings of the e of Representatives, on Saturday last, that Bub-Treasury bill has passed, by a vote of 123 . tis supposed that this movement is intended ead Mr. Polk, who is reported to be decidedly wor of am Exchequer system of finance, some- like that of Captain Tyler’s. Foreign News--Public Opinion in ! Kurope on American Affairs. Ve published yesterday in an extra, and in a por- of our regular edition, an abstract of the brought from Europe by the “Acadia.” In day’s paper we give our usual ample and care- prepared resumé of all the intelligence thus re- ed. Full details of the political, commercial, ical and general news will be found under respective heads, and to them we refer our Hers, he news, although not presenting any points startling interest, is yet interesting and im. nt in a high degree to intelligent peeple his country. We have now received a tol- bly full expression of the public opinion of at Britain with regard to our recent Presi- Mtial election; and the very marked and en- d degree of attention which that event, H American afiairs in general, appear to have leived on the other side of the Atlantic, cannot be regarded with high gratification by every cting and true friend of the progress of tree tutions. We have not very far to look backupon time when the receipt of intelligence from herica was an event hardly deemed worthy of a ung allusion in the leading journals of Great tain. Now we find every arrival from our bres looked to with interest. The messages of P President—the speeches of eur leading states- n—the movements of parties—and our political dition generally, are now taken up and discus- H in British journals with a degree of attention ost equal to that bestowed by themon their mn affairs. All this discovers inthe most intelli- le manner, the growing power of that influence ich this republic is exercising upon the mind of rope, and is calculated, in an eminent degree, to ford encouragement to the believer in the ulti- te universal triumph of the principles of free vernment, over the cumbersome and oppressive nasties of the ancient world. ’ |We have given to-day a number of very interest- g extracts from the leading journals of London, hich will convey a very comprehensive and ac- hrate view of public opinionin Great Britain with ference to this country, and particularly with re- ard to the recent generalelection. The election of ar. Polk seems to have excited amonggt all parties bnsiderable surprise. Every interest, however, aws its own conclusion. Forinstance, the stock- bbers on ’Change consider the election of Mr. olk as a very detestable and atrocious act on the rt of the people of this country. And why ?— fecause they ardently desired the election of Mr. lay, in the expectation that his administration vould distribute the proceeds of the public lands to ie several States, and thereby enable them to pay heir debts at once. The Times, it will be per- eived, is very vehement in its declamation against e election of Mr. Polk. It laments with a sineu- arly amusing air of condolence, the decaying in- | uence of the “austere and dignified republicanism f New England,” andin the victory of Mr. Polk— mn whose name it actually condescends to perpe- Prate a witticism, somewhat stale to be sure,—it es only the perpetuation of a reign of anarchy, nnd the accelerated progress of the whole land, in hat “rapid deeline in public morality and public estimation,” which it affects to have discovered during the last four years. The organ of theatock- jobbers, however, lets out, before it winds up its long and windy declamation, the source of its hos- Lility—** the defeat of the man who would have re- stored the financial credit of the country.” On the other hand, the manufacturers and free- rade men think yery highly of this election. They consider that a favorable prospect is opened up, of an increased cemmercial intercourse with this country, on terms advantageous to their interests. hey anticipate a modification of the tariff, and in he marked want of success which attended Mr. |Webster’s persevering labors in electioneering for Mr. Clay, they discover omens highly favorable to he progrees of free-trade principles. The govern- iment organs are quite Jiberal in their abuse of the ascendant party, and are evidently alarmed at the general indications of our growing prosperity and political importance, which are presented to them on all hands. They have greedily caught up, and are ringing the changes, on the violent outcries of “fraud” and “corruption,” which the whigs uttered in the agonies of defeat. Even the silly i assertions about the influence of foreigners in con- Htrolling the result of the election, are re- echoed; and a picture of the anarchy, mob violence, and utter demoralization of the United States, is drawn, which * cannot be contemplated by any intelligent observer with- out feelings of ridicule and contempt. But what a contrest did the election in this country, as a great political movement, present to the election in Canada,which was going on at the very same time, There, in a land whose form of government is con- structed on the British model, we discovered in the course of one election more painful evidences of demoralization, corruption, and violence,than have been exhibited in this country in twenty years put together. In the Irish papers a great deal of satisfaction is expressed at the result of our election. O’Connell appears to think highly of it. The general result of the whole, however, has been that both in France and Great Britaia, public opinion has been more excited and agitated by our lastelection,than by any other similar occurrence in our past history. Political movements in the United States, it would appear, have presented themselves in a new and imposing magnitude to the European eye. Men are heginning to compre- hend the progress of this mighty country. Its ra- pidly augmenting population—its vastly increasing commerce-the steady growth of its manufactures —the visibly successful operation of its civil insti- tutions—are working out with such prosperity and triumph the great problem of man’s capacity for self-government, that the advocates of human rights in Europe are gathering fresh strength, the timid friends ot liberty are emboldened, and the interested: supporters of less liberal institutions, are becoming seriously alarmed. The first feeling of astonishment in Europe at Polk's election, will be succeeded, by a deeper, wider, and more powerful feeling, when the diplomatic correspondence between our government and Mexico, and the movements that have since taken place, come to occupy public attention. We may then expecta terrible outbreak of indignation against this coun- try from the organs of the monarchists. We will be denounced as plunderers—as robbers—as the most rapacious and unprincipled nation under hea- ven. All these things, however, testify to the same great truth—a truth, of which even a great portion of the American press itself, the party journals, ap- pears to be partially, if not altogether blind,—that this country is beginning to exercise a mighty in- fluence in Europe, favorable to the progress of free government. And it 1s only beginning to wield thie influence. What will that influence have wrought, before the might of the next twenty years have added their weight to its resistless power? . Twat Benerrr.—We trust that Mr. Barry, who has now the management of the complimentary benefit to “ the Brigadier,” will, as the frequenters of the oyster-cellars and eating-houses say, “hurry up thom cakes.”” ‘TueatricaL Mission To Evnors —We mention- ed the other day that Hackett and Forrest were about to sail for Englaud on a theatrical mission. They go, we understand, in the “Liverpool,” which was to have sailed {ast Saturday, but does not sail till this morning. As the mission of these two theatrical stars of the American firmament is rather curious and interesting, we may a8 well state all that we know about the matter. It may be recollected that a few years ago Mr. Hackett visited England in his professional capa- city, and was remarkably well received therejagan American actor in the higher order of comicdrama, embracing Shakspeare’s Falstaff and other charac- ters. He produced a considerable impression in England, and'created a great deal offdiscussion and critical controversy in the journals. Since that time he has been principally engaged in traveliing through the United States—studying his profession—impro- ving himeelf at all points, and now makes a se- cond visit to England under still more favorable auspicesthan formerly. On occasion of his first visit, he went as an entire stranger, without a sin- gle letter of introduction in any quarter. Now he Goes with an established reputation in his profes- sion, and leiters, we believe, from almost every man of note in the country, to many of the most distinguished persons in Europe. He intends to play the whole round of his characters in the Lon- don theatres, and ufterwards in the provincial.— Whether he may have an engagement at the Eng- lish theatre in Paris, we do not know ; probably he may. Such aresMr. Hackett’s views and purposes on visiting England, and from his highly eriginal talent, his unassuming and gentlemanly demeanor as a private individual, anda variety of other cir- cumstances, no doubt he will be well received wherever he goes. . Mr. Forrest also goes to Europe, and, strangely egpugh, in the same vessel with Mr. Hackett, but on a very different theatrical enterprize. It will be recollected thut Mr. Forrest appeared a few years ago in London, at une of the theaties, and prefaced his engagement by a speech of a very curious char- aeter, in which he stated that he wasgoing to make the experiment whether an English public could appreciate an American actor. He played one or two engagements in London and elsewhere, we be- lieve ; but they did not by any means answer his expectations, and the Jast of his London en- gagements was given up in some measure as afailure. The want of “appreciation,” how- ever, by an English audience, did not drown the ambition, or impair the energy of Mr. For- rest. Since that time he hasbeen studying the French language with great intensity, as well as occupying himself in his professional pursuits inthis country. He now goes to visit Paris, through England, onthe novel mission of making his appearance at the Theatre Francaise, in the French metropolis, and assuming the mantle of the great Talma, which has not been taken ug since the death of that distinguished tragedian. This is eertainly a novel enterprise. An American, or- ginally only acquainted with the English language, andthat imperfectly, until he had grown up into man’sestate,studying theFrench language in France and in his own country, and going back to Paris with the daring determination of etartling the French people in the very chnracter that Talma himself used to play! This purpose explains the singular peculiarity of his recent speech in Phila- delphia, at the close of an engagement, when he intimated that he was about to visit Paris, and expected to be well received there, in consequence of the friendly relations which originally existed between the two nations during our revolutionary struggles. No doubt he expects to obtain at the hands of the generous and warm-hearted Parisians, a reversal of the decision of English taste and Eng- lish criticism, on his talents as an actor of genius and originality. This is certainly, we must repeat, a novel enterprise—a curious enterprise —a highly original enterprise. It speaks much for the moral courage of Mr. Forest, what- ever may be the result. He has a great deal of talent and a great deal of genius, though we have always thought that he has been rather over-rated by his friends. At all events, we shall watch with a great deal of interest the issue of this bold movement to seize the dramatic crown of the French nation, which has been possessed by none since the time of Talma. This is, we believe, the correct and authentic intelligence relative to the mission of these two theatrical gentlemen io Europe. Their progress and success will be watched with a great deal of interest. Bisnor Onpgrvonx’s Triac—Tue Hoy Inqui- sition.—The Holy Inquisition, or secret conclave of pious Bishops, now sitting in St. John’s Church in this city, for the investigation of the manners and morals of a brother Bishop, Onderdonk by name, is beginning to create more and more obser- vation, more and more talk, more and more gos- sipping, and more and more rumor, throughout the whole city, including the tea-tables of old maids and the card-tables of fashionable roués. What is the reason that this secret court of investigation do not throw their doors open at once, and let the world know what they are about ? It is very true that they are sitting with open deors to the inhabi- tants of heaven, and another country at the other end of the line; for they cannot conceal their doings from the recording angels above, who are beyond a doubt the most accurate reporters of this or any other age. Bnt they endeavour to concgal from us suffering sinners below all these rich and varied and wonderful doings that are taking place beneath the roof of the sanctuary. Look at the consequences of such concealment. How are the penny papers every other morning re- tailing the most unheard-of untruths, the most gross tabrications, the most impudent insinuations in re- lation to this interesting investigation. We have every reason to believe that the stories told by certain of these ‘‘ cheap and nasty” journals are utterly devoid of truth, not possessing even the semblance of truth, and that the charac- ter of the twenty-one Bishops—the purity of of their order—and the ends of justice, are very much injured by this locking and barring of thi® holy conclave of saints. It is due to christianity —it is due to the purity of religion—it is due to justice itself—it is due to the twenty-one Bishops —it is due to the spirit of the age—that the doors of this Court should be opened forthwith. If these doors are not opened, there will be a burst of in- dignation that cannot be prevented from taking place sooner or later. If Bishop Onderdonk be guilty, let it be seen,— let the world know, and let all the proceedings be as open asday. Jf he be innocent, it is unjust to hima, and to every principle of truth and honesty, to continue this investigation in secret, and so en- courage those low slanderers, tale-bearers and wicked men in misrepresenting facts, and abusing the public mind with their rumors without authori- ty, and their statements without truth. Open the doors at once, and let us all know what you are about! New Express Ling ro Boston.—We understand that a new express line, to run from the cupola of the new post office, over the shot tower, to Boston, is to be shortly established. This line is to run on wires, and convey a few words at a time at light- ning’s epeed. In other words, an Electro Magnetic Telegraph is now in process of erection to connect Boston with this city. Luckily for Adams & Co., it can’t beat them in carrying parcels—of money and merchandize. Ovs Bun.’s Concent.—The great macstro on the violin gives his eecond concert at the Opera House this evening. In addition to “Niagara” he will play the “Solitude of the Prairie,” a very brilliant pro- duction, and in a different style from that of the former. Even those who heard “Niagara” will be anxious to hear it again. Tun“ Youna Guanpe” Batt..—Thi Off to-night at the “New York Hote! quite a brilliant and fashionable ball, air comes Tt will be ‘Tux Ozengan Famity.—These excellent musi- cians have arrived in this city and are about togive a series of concertsin afew days. They have been highly spoken of by the different papers in their late tour through the Union. They are engaged this evening at the anniversary meeting of the New England Society at the Astor House. Hoy Farr av rug Barciay Staest Cuvacu.— There isto be a very interesting fair opened this day in the basement beneath this church, for the benefit of the school under the superintendance of the Sisters of Charity. It is to be hoped that the laudable endeavor of these ladies will be handsome- ly responded to. Sunpay Evenine Sgavices.—A mieerable rain, which subsided into a drizzling mist, interfered ma- terially with the church services last evening. The eloquent and pious Bishop Smith, of Kentucky, de- livered an excellent discourse in the Episcopal Church in Vandewater street, on the unity of reli- gion and the identity between the “old” and “new” testaments. He pronounced the distinc- tions in faith between Jew and Christian unfounded, and said that the only difference between them was that one looked forward to a Redeemer yet to come, whilesthe other looked back to one whose earthly mission had beenalready accomplished. Hisaudi- ence was attentive, but not large. Fire anv Loss or Livg.—Sunday morning, at about three o’clock. symptoms of fire were dis- covered in the Biscuit Bakery, belonging to Jamie- son and Sandford, No. 154 South street. The en. gines were in immediate attendance, but on their arrival the whole interior of the building was wrapped in flames, which could not be got under until all the stock of biscuit, flour, &c., which was large, was completely destroyed: The upper [part of the house adjoining—No. 158—was occupied by several famil.es, of whom one man, whose name ve did not learn, was suffocated, and another, named Kane, who has since recovered, rendered apparently lifeless. The proprietors are fully in- sured. P. White, who occupies the lower part of the house, No. 153, as a liquor store, being ab- sent, found on his retura that the firemen had paid his premises a visit, and helped themselves to some ten dollars worth of drink ; but as the foray was couducted in the most orderly manner, no bottles or glasses being broken, he says they are quite welcome to all they got. Coniston —-Yesterday, as the Jersey City ferry boat was proceeding up the East River to the No- velty Works, she came in collision with one fof the South ferry boats, by which both vessels were slightly injured. The fog was at the time very dense. U. S. Senator vor Intinois—The Hon. James Semple has been confirmed as U.S. Senator by the Illinois legislature. Albany. {Correspondence of the Herald.] Ausany, Dec. 20, 1844. Presuming that a communication from this concentra tion of public opinion, detaching matters and things in general, and some things in particular, will be acceptable to yourself and the readers of the Herald, which is consi dered the most independent paper in the State, I send you the following :—The prominent subject of discussion here is the anti-rent movement, and what is the most proper course to be pursued in relation to it. ‘This outrage upon the laws and the interference with the official officers, in the execution of their duties, calls loudly upon all citizens who ha regard for their coun- try and government to teke effective measures for its rup- pression. These armed mobs of ruftians, disguised as Indi- ans, must be put down The legislature is imperiously called on to protect the rights of persons and property, which by these movements are completely jeopardized— all seem to look to the new Governor for such suggestions in bis message as will eradicate this growing evil. Two modes are suggested, the one is to pass a law making it a penal offence for persons to assume disguises end inter- fere with officers inthe execution of their duties ; and the other is, to pass a declaratory act fully detailing the duties of Sheriffs when they are opposed in the execution of the processes emanating from thecourts. Tue present law only authorizing them to seize the persens without reference to the extent of force that they may use. This requires to be explicitly-detailed by a statute not leaving it to the common law. It is generally thought thet Mr Wright will proposo some effective plan to sustain the laws, and its officers in the execution of their duties. These movements sre most mo- mentous, and will test the question whether our government has sufficient energy to eustoin righ, against might. These misguided people have formed a public opinion among themselves, and persnaded one an- other that they are acting justifiably; and it remains to be seen whether the community at large will succumb to such doctrine, or whether there is energy enough to carry the laws into effect. Even in Great Britain they have had somo movements of nearly a similar nature, and the force of that Gevern- ment has not been able, as yet, to check the Rebeccai With us, whore the enly executive p2wer in public opi- nion, these movements are fearfully dreadful, endin the end, will test whether man is capable of self.government. Another subject which engrosses the politicians of the place, isthat of United States Senators. The appoint ments by the Governor has given general dissatisfaction’ and show both a want of sense and tact on his part, nei- therof which no one will accuse him ‘of possessing. It is said that Mr. Wright will endeavor to unite the differ- ences which have heretofore existed in the democratic party, ond will advocate such policy as will produce this result. There are a number of names mentioned as can- didates for Senators—the most prominent are Governor Marcy, Col. Young, Gen, Dix, and the Hon. John Hunter, of Westchester county, who, it is seid, is not a candidate, bat might be induced to accept, and wonld do honorto the State. I may also add the name of Gov. Bouck, who, if report speaks truth, is playing a deep game to get him- selfelccted, .and willing to throw overboardone of his nominees to effect this end. ARIEL. Loss or tHe Steamer Litt Ben —The ru: mored loss of this fine boat, which we mentioned a day or two since, proves to be too true. From her commander, Capt. Gettey, who arrived here this morn- ing, on board the Tobacco Plant, we learn that in des- cending the river on Saturday, the 7th instant, she struck asi ag at half past 11 o'clock, A M, pponite a place called Sliding Jelend. She ‘immediately commenced filling, and was run on the bar at Dog Town Island, where she went downtin mx feet water. They were not able, before she went down, LA out any of her cargo —the amount of which we could not correctly ascertain —the whole will be lost. The Little Ben left rt on the 4th instant, for Cincinnatti, drawing about five feet water, having on board a full cargo of grain—the princi- pal portion of which was wheat. She is owned on the Ohio, and was insured in Cincinnatti for $5000. Her machinery, and every han | above her main deck, has been saved ; no attempt will be made to raise her hull. She waa a very good boot, and had been running about five seasons.— St. Louis Era, Dec. 12 More Trourts Baswinc.—From the tone of an article inthe New Orleans Courier, we are led to believe that the Hon. Henry Hubbard, who has been appointed Agent of Massachusetts, to reside at New Orleans, will meet with no better reception there than his colleague, Mr. Hoar did in Charleston. The Courier saya: “ The ob- Ject of these people isto try the right of States to impri- son free negroes for Lael ho them, and to bring the juestion before the Supreme Court of the United States. ‘hey would do well to save themselves all this trouble— for the r: to imprison or send away suspicious or dan- exercised by every community under bandoned we hope, at least by the peoy 01 sed as it in, on the sacred prin- ciples of self-protection, which is before all human laws and inatitutions whatever. The British Minister some the confinement of some that nation in Charleston—but he becam their confinement was not incompatible wit nations—at all events, he abandoned the and British subjects, ing colored, are still imprisoned whenever oer, ‘e the misfortune to plant their feet within the limits of South pea Should the Hon. Henry Hulfbard ee to broach hia abolition doctrines here, he will stand a tow chance of keeping campany in the same buiiding with his black fellow citizens of Massachusetts. years ago protested net Toes belon fo @ vessel of itiefied that the laws of sestion ; and A _Hosx—Tuk Riot.—The report of a riot at the Red Ouk settlement near Geergetown, Ohio, It was detailed so minutely, the names were gi rectly, and the whole narration had so much the ance of reality, (hat we thought it true starting it weare at a loss toconjecture, Nor is it mate- tialto know. We would rather be hoaxed fifty times on this, and almost any other subject, than have had such a terrible reality occur on our soil. As it is, we do not relish the manner in which the matter is commented upon 4 our Kentucky friends, who, like ourselves, be-. lieved it to be true. e are men; but no hostile must be allowed to press our soil; if y our citizens, the law, and the law only iy. Let this pass, however. We are so ro Joiced in announcing the entire falsehood of the riot, and death of those engaged jn it, that we feel no dis. Capea fault with ony body, or any thing.~- Cin, pear: The motive of City tnt Qvorations yor 1 sraL BTocas in THE New Police OMce ‘ausvar finer the Togues ert | Youn Bia wy: Wed. TRY Byy, Sat within their dens to-day, or the officers having hod a fag “Te Tt Tic ange a Bel: sufficient amount of work the pest wool, did not feel Se oe ee 8 disposed to str out after them, for not a case of 65 -~ 6 “%— * interest came up to-day. The number of parte that | Canton 43% 439% 4349 4: have been committed during the last four weeks exceeds | Farmers’ la x % FY any thing ever belore known even in this city. To be | (ii Shay O- s ™ &% e./ sure they have generally been of a not very important op $ Fr Ey) character, and but a small amount of property, except in 5 i Ss one or two instances, has been siolen, The burglars have -— - - = Een Very Sngosssfabin soceping: Seceie: and in con- T2472) Bs 3 cealing the stolen property, probably but a small 400 Oe 40 partion oh eny of it wil ever be recov ‘The officers * we Bo HK uave about given up the search as labour thrown away, BH pea as by the peocen teeecee they are not allowed any =. ‘cu a poesia ob no r what time they spendin tracking sig 32" Sg 383g athief, and endea’ to recover property. In the case of Hoppy, new in the States Trista, rid Gilbert F. Hs es @ great deal of time and money in searching for , obtaining evidence against him, and finally suc- ceeded in arresting him. He looked forward of course with con! to some reward, as the conviction of the cri- minal was certain. Hopp: aped, and allkhands were on the look out for him. Otic lays wes untiring in his exertions, and was finally of the party that succeeded in re- capturing him. Through him, in a great measure, Hop py was induced to make the disclosures which led to the recovery of about halfthe amount of property stolen, and yet he has never received one solitary for all his time and trouble in the affair. It cannot be expected that the Messrs. Rock: who have been such sufferers by the robbery, will do anything, but certainly the city should do something to encourage what few éfficient and intel- ligeat officers we have got. Coroner’s Office —Mruancuery Dratn.—A fire broke ous this moraing about day break, in the third story of the house No. 155 South street, which is occupied by several families. A room in the fourth story was occupied by @ man named Dennis Kane, his wife and child, who were sleeping at the time the fire broke out. They were a ened by the smoke in their room, and Mrs. Kane and her child escaped in safety. Kane, after partially dressin himeelf, endeavored to save some of his furniture, an: ited with the smoke that he died soon after He was an Irishmen, and about 35 years of coroner held an inquest yesterday, and the rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts. 8% Ne ‘The variation in the quotations for Onio 6’s {rom Satur- day last to Monday, was caused by the closing of the books and the deduction of the dividend. The sales be- ing now made with the January dividend of three per ct. off. We have heretofore alluded to the prevailing mania among men engaged in commercial pursuits, to involve themselves in stock speculations. In times of general | commercial prosperity, when every element of trade is in | sound condition, we occasionally hear of tailures among | the merchants. These are caused by immense lossee in | ‘Wall street, by paying up large differences in stock ape- | rations. This busin pursued to an extent that those out of the secrets of the boards of brokers have a very | limited idea of the differences on some thousand shares | of fancy and other stocks held by young merchants, who | are the ones usually led into the vortex, are &ften large | enough to bankrupt in a week, houses heretofere having H high credit and large resources. It is stated that an in stance will soon be made public, through one of our courts, which will create considerable excitement in some circles. It is impossible to tell how long any mer- cantile house is worthy of credit that deals in stocks.— Anotner Victim.—The coroner also held an inquest at No 16 New street, on the body of a woman named Mary Ann McMahon, 37 years of who died from con- gestion of the hrain, produced by intemperance. Tue Anti-Rent Dirricuutmes—AnoTHER Mur- pkR.—These renewed violations of the law and the patio peace, resulting in two recent instances in the leath of unoffending persons, have awakened the public mind to a deepe; sense of the enormity of these proceed- ings. They have led to strong expressions on the part of Their legitimate business may be sutticiently productive to give those interested moderate fortunes in time, but a few unfortunate operations in Wall street would not only take away the profits arising from their business, but use up their original capitals, and make those engaged bank- rupts, The plucking of these adventurers, comprises the profits of the brokers; it is for the interest of the members of the broker’s boards, to encourage these move- the publio pre: ud ef indignant writers onthe spot, or familiar with the ciroumstances. No one can doubt that the most vigorous efforts should be made, and the civil power, in every legal form, be put in requisition to arrest the evil, and prevent its repetition. In July last, the Sheriff’ of the county of Rensselaer madea demand upen the Governor for military aid, upon which he addressed a communication to the Attorney General, propounding several questions relating to the power of the Sheriff and the duty of the Governor under the statute before alluded to, relating to the subject. The following is the reply of the. remaing 2 General : State or New Yonx, Arronney Genenav’s Orrice, Acsany, August, 1844. Sir—I have considered, agreeably ‘to your ‘request, the following questions your Excellency was pleased to sub mit for my opinion: 1. What constitutes the power of the country, withinthe meaning ofthe statute? 2. Has the Sherif'the power to direct the inhabitants he may command to assist him,to be armed? 3 Has the Gover- nor the power to order out the militia from the county of Rensselaer? 4 Hasthe Governor any ee meney at his disposal, for the purpose aforesaid? To the first question, I would answer: The ‘power of the county” consists ofevery male citizen above the age of filteen years, able to give assistance to the sheriff. To the se- cond—The Sheriff has, in his diseretion, the power to di- rect what numberof men shall compose the posse, and in what manner they shall be armed. ‘To the third, I would say—Such Pers may possibly exist, by virtueof his command of the militii \d the general duty imposed uy on him to see the laws faithfully executed. But it is, in my opinion, a power quite too doubtful to be used, espe- cially since there can be no necessity for its exercise, the 8 sab | as we have seen, under control, the full power of the am not aware rv't, ; BARKER. We had rumors, in various shapes, yesterday, of the commission of another murder by the Anti-rent Indians, and we regret to find it confirmed by the following ac: count in yesterduy evening’s Troy Budget, but we have yet no particulars beyond rumors, which do not come in a reliable shape [From Troy Budget, Dec. 20.] Hora Murper ix Gaavron.—A party of 30 of the “Anti-Renters.” dressed in Indisn disguise, yesterday saulted Mr. Elijah Smith, of the town of Grafton, in th: county, not far from the See place, took him from his w: fey aod wantonly shothim! We have learned no iculars beyond these, except that Smith and the “In: dians” have had difficulties for some time past. Mr. Coroner Betts proceeded to the place of murder last evening. ‘The dreadful murders which we have just been called to record, and the other desporate acts of these misguided peopte, will bring their deeds of violeace to a just and speedy termination. We have hoped almest hope, for an amicable settlement of these manor troubles, but those most deeply interested, by either participating in, or winking at these outrages, have forfeited much of the sympethy that they would otherwise have enjoyed. They needed mercy, and they could have obtained it- They have demanded justice and they will probably get it—not, we fear, without retribution. Tne New Baunswickers ix Taounts —Some of the New Brunswick people are getting. rather warm, for winter weather,on the subject of timber on the public lands. On the waters of the xe St. John there are many timber trespassers, and they, with their friends who supply them and will reap the profit, are out quite fiercely against the government taking any decisive steps to atop these pi ings. In the mean time the tres- passers not being restrained as to limit by any “permits,” come in contact with each other, and neither being will- up, they fight it out. At Baker’s Brook, a few days since, a pitched buttle took place between two par. ties—one man’s arm was broken near hi body was much injured, while nearly all received bru: bunged eyes. If they begin to fight so early in the sea- son, while lumber is plenty, they will be likely to have sharp work by spring. — Bangor Whig, Dec. 19. Important From Tennesere.—The “ Nashville Union” says it is understood that the President elect will remain at his residence in Columbia, until he sets out on his journey to Washingtun. The “ Union” says it is not true that he has been annoyed by 5U0 oftice- hunters, as stated in the Louisville Journal,”and other papers. BE Amusements. Mrs. Gosstn’s Brnerit at THE Circus, comes off thisevening. In addition to many other attrac- tions, the romantic legend of St. George and the Dragon will be era ont. Mrs. Gossin willride her tthe act of horsemanal Hp. The Clown of all Clowns, will opena new budget of fun on the occasion. Mrs. G. is not only anaccomplished equestrian, but a lady highly respected inher circle of acquaintance, and her benefit will be one of the most brill offairs of the season. AM Philadelphia Subscriptions to the Heracp must be to the ber & Co.,3 Led buildings, 3d and Chesnut sts., w copies may also obtained dally at 1 o'clock. 3m Holiday Presents —Boxes of Perfumery, most splendidly pat up, and just i other bijous, just imported and for pot, 67 Walker street, first store Fo: ted, with a He at Dr. Gi Broadway. Medical Notice—The Advertisements of the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established. for the Buppression Of Quackery, iu the cure ofall seas, wil reafte the fourth page and leat column, of Gis paper. UPear on ENS RICHARDSON, M.D. Agent, Gitice and Consulting Rooms of the Colleges Nestan street, Gouraud’s Poudre Subtile, for eradh superfluous hair from low foreheads, moles, upper lips more stabbora beard of man. Always tested before bu Proof positive this, and no mistake, At 67 Walker street, store FRom Broadway. riety of raud’s De- 1 ‘the fist The tast Conundrum —“Why does that La- dy’s face resemble Moant Vesuvi id a wieked wag the ther day to his pal, at the same time dy-who was appro then rageous rey a because i Whe would te wits laughed in cone likened the lady’s face to red hot lava, the: N le we admit the rudeness of the gentlemen was fink. the lady. was cenewrable for apventi herself to it bet inrly applicable ortng redece, ua’ frock icularly applica to removing redness, tan, freckles, eraplise, imorphew, Kes fom the beraey shine ‘Geery: Whe ‘was most to blame, the gentlemen of the Indy’? he Italian Medicated Sogp into. be had ‘alker street, first store rRoX oadway; al bearing the name, sold elsewhere, are base counterfeits. Delay is dange rous, and is oftentimes pro- ductive of rain. A slight cold, which, at its appearauce, did not seem worthy of notice, has ‘led to the most fatal consequen- ces. Dr. Sherman's Cough Lozenges will ive imme lief—they have effected cures in the most desperate cases, are better calculated at this changeable and cold season to move all severe and troublesome coughs, than any other medi. cine in use, They are highly recommended by the faculty, and preseriby their patients. Dr. Sheeman’s warehouse {sat 106 Nassau street. on street 188 Bowery ; 77 East Broadway; 85 William 1 3 Ledger Buildings, Phila: delphia; and 8 State street, Boston. —_—_ Y MARKET. Sunday, Dec, 22—6 P. Mm. ‘The week just closed has developed nothing of interest orimportance in the money or stock markets, Quota tions for mostall the stocks, rule very low, compared with previous prices. Good stocks command all they ore worth, aud those of a worthless nature are yet very well sustained. There is still lef in the fancie large margin for a decline, and we should not be surpris- ed or alermed to see a farther falling off in prices. The excitement in relation to the stock of Pennsylvanis, has nearly subsided, and the belief that the interest will not be paid, appegrs to be now generally entertained, Specu- Iators raised an excitement which answere! their pur pores, and those who placed any confidence in the statements of these stock-jobbers have become serious sufferers, The Governor elect of Pennsylvania has too much at stake, to permit the Treasury to exhaust itself immediately upon his coming into office. We trust, how- ever, the government of the Btate will see the good policy of paying part ofthe interest due in February. We annex table showing the quotations for several stocks speculated in forevery day during the week just Closed. It Will bo poreeived thet prices haya heen very uaitorm, sen ta—22 ee ments; it is necessary for their existence that these cus- tomers should be losers, as out ef them they earn their bread and butter. We should think this subject would attract the atten- tion of the older mercantile houses, and thatthey would adopt measures to diacountenance and discourage the ruinous practices of the younger branch of their class. Wall stroet is a very dangerous place. Many men of age and experience have been ruined by the temptations there offered. The first cause of nearly all the defalca- tions, &e , of public and private officers, of governments and corporations, is the inducements held out to engage in stock speculations, and when those acquainted with all the twistings and turnings of operations in Wall street, are plucked of every dollar, how is it possible for those without experience to escape}? By the arrival of the steamer Acadia at Boston, we have received commercial advices from Liverpool to the 4th inst., and from all parts of Europe accounts fifteen days? later than those by the previous arrival. The cotton markets were in a very depressed state and prices very much reduced. The stock in Liverpool was large and supplies constantly arriving in large lots, The heavy stock on hand, with the prospect of such a crop as was never before kndwn, must depress the market still farther. We cannot see the slightest favorable prospect for this staple, but, on the contrary, have no doubt but that prices will touch a lower point than ever before known. The impression in Liverpool is thatour crop will exceed 2,500," 000 bales; this with the stock on hand and the crop from other places, will swell the supplies full four millions of bales for the year. In the face of this fact, it cannot be otherwise than that prices should fall below a remune- rating point. It will be seen by the annexe? table that the importinto the United Kingdom this year has been :— Bogs—1,211,271 American, 1,629,426 of all sorts, in 1844 1,841,812 ditto 1,664,770 ditto — in 1843, The stock on the 30th November was :— Bags— 602,400 American, 972,900 of all sorts, in 1944. 496,700 ditto 791,600 ditto in 1843 The quantity taken for consumption :— Bags —1,021,2t1 American, 1,393,536 of all sorts in 1844. 1,041,852 ditto 1,287,863 ditto in 1843. Admitting the increase in the consumption for 1845 to be as lurge as at any previous time, we cannot estimate the total demand from consumers in Great Britain to exceed 1,500,000 bales, which,with the consumption in the United States and on the Continent, may require a supply of 2,500,000 bales—leaving, at least, a stock of 1,500,000 bales at the close of 1845. We, therefore, come to the conclu. sion that any improvement in prices is out of the ques- tion, and the planters must make up their minds that heavy losses will fall upon them. The London money market continues very abundantly supplied with capital seeking investment, and the rate of interest much reduced. The Bank of England has re- duced the rate of interest for loans to 2} percent. Secu- rities were commanding high prices; Consol were quoted at 101 to 101} for money, and 101} to 101} for the account. American stocks were unusually dull and quotations showadecline. The result of the Presidential election in this country, has destroyed what little confidence existed in the goed faith and ability of the delinquent States to fulfil thear obligations. The election of Mr. Polk is looked upen as being very unfavorable to the interests of those holding State stocks. We annex a table giving the quotations for these stoeks in London at different dates:— Quotations ror American Stocxs 1x Loxpon Oct. 3. Nov. 19. Alabama 5’s, 1858, 0a a— 8 a8 80 i —-a- Bay = 1870, to = 37 a 87 Lonisianad’s, 1944, 47, 50 and "62,76 a= = 77 bat = N. York 5's, 1858 and ‘60, * 84 3% 8 93 2 an 93 Do do *S5and’60% a95 = — 9 aM 93 Ohio 6's, 1856, an 89 Hage ol Penn’a 5's, 1854, 756 "98, °60, 162 & °64, 67 269 67 65 a6T 65 Indiana "5's, 1961 66, 7 039% 3 a7 Bank sl 6 Bats % Maryland, 63 — a6d 63 Kentucky 6's, 1868, 93 a 92 93 0 HG 92 Alabama dol’r 4's, 67 6 7 ae 68 M husetts 5's, 12 103 alos 82 53 955 § % =a Virginia 6's, = —a Tennessee, nag = 2 aH The value of the really good dividend paying State Stocks, has not been depreciated by the result of the re- cent election, and so far as that event alone is concerned, we cannot conceive why it should effect, one way or the other, the value of the stocks of delinquent States. We have no doubt but that these States not paying the inter- est on their debts, will be as seon abletoreaume payment under the adminatration of Mr. Polk os under that of Mr- Clay. The stock jobbers of this country and of Europe have been disappointed in every way. It was not so much on account of the increased value the election of Mr. Clay might have given to our State stocks, as the impetus such a result would have given to all sorts of speculations, and the harvests these experienced opera- tors could in four years have gathered. The movements of the Bank of England, are now so frequently made public, that the commercial clesses are intimately acquainted with the extent of its transactions, and are able to guard themselves against an expansion, before it reaches an extent likely to damage commercial affairs. We annex the latest returns: — te eS Bank ov ENGLAND) ‘ sane De Oct. %, Nov. 2, Nov. 9. Nov. 16. Nov. 23. Notes is'd,£27,545,730 27,498,580 27,100,995 27,007,795 27,428,875 Gold coin an \ i 11,914,184 11,935,264 897,042 11,875,969 11,700,467 888 mt 1,622,611 1,610,328 1,993,611 1/908/511 Bing Dep't: Rest,. 3,105,387 3,131,881 9,133,564 3,137,195 3,139,027 Public "depo: ites. «<+3,96,606 3,171,119 3,693,903 3,879,458 4,612,191 Other” “depo- +820 MBL B7HTITD BMOAM 8,020,901 7,061,144 ‘other bills,. 1,051,941 1,019,350 989,320 965,990 Govern’t see rities, 19,070,775 14,409,775 13,539,775 13,990,775 thes, 8,675,659 9,791,567 9,008,690 9,547,462 Notes, 6678715 6,044,275 6,927,015 7,410,400 «591,007 SAOITL 714,694 723,457 896,715 y Notss—Cincuration or rik Banks or Great Britain, Nov, 9, 1844, Bank of England —amount issued sees £27,400,995 On hand. ..... 6,894,275 In circulation. 66. 6 cee es Scoriann--Chartered, private, and joint-stock banks. . 4.4. Pi 3,284 205 Inecann—Bank of Ireland. « 3,596,750 Private and joint stock banks + 2,882,307 £30 570,162 Bullion in Bank of England, . 1... 660.4 s+. £15,401,095 The movements of the Bank of England, ond the com tition existing between that institution and the other Banke and capitalists of the kingdom, all operate to the benefit of the community. The bank, from time to time, changes the rate of interest, compelling all other dis counting offices to do the ie. The bank, of course, places the rate at the lowest point possible, When the banks are under restrictions which preveat them from going beyond a certain point, and when their operations under these restrictions are secured and the safety of their obligations guaranteed, then the greater (he competition the better; but when banks he @ power to make money to supply every demand they may themeclves Oreate, then competition hetwean them is attended with a ——_—--- ees ruin to those become involved The new system intealased by Sir Robart Pool seems to work atmirably, 40 far, aud we have no dowbt it will continue to. We ecg oteneees nee oer 5 and i mast be separated. Until they are, we shall not be free from those terrible revulsions that every few years sweep through the States, prostrating every thing in their course. The free banking system of this State comes nearer to Peel's plan than any other we have. Uld Stock Exchange. 99% 259 shs Morris Canal bay 32h6 Bt do 2 a bao 3 baw 73% 200 Exst Boston Co ® SplBds 35450 do Bonds » 20 Erie RR 4 w tan Bank 99 © 100 do bw a Ea io # wo oper sod RR Sx 159 0 215 ‘rust oe OL a RR won 400 bis a7 ™ 130 FA 10 37 50 do ™ 100 7 do baw 74) 2) Manhattan Gas o 50 ad by 7 100 Canton Co bsoat | 10 do man 0 do bao dt) odo 14 10 = do bids 75 do oo do nw 43% 150 Nor Wor boo 3 do a ie oS ove nl # me ¢. Se 10 o ove 100 do b9045 10) Reading RK f 6 Mohawk RR ey w do. Second Board. 259 sha Canton C 45 200 Island 10 75) Sa 406 100 ie te 375 Mohawk 60 25 do Toe wo do oO 200 do 76s ‘ByNeeionn "SS a0 do wo rie 0 65 do 26% 30 Maghattan Gas 100 Stoningtoa 49% 75 Farmers’ Loan 30 376 100 Mohawk 69} New Stock 50 shs L Island RR 72% 100 shs Farmers’ Trust 40 do Bw do © 50 do b373 100 do 100 = do 560 73% 50 100 > 530 74 2 = me 607 oS 0 Ey lo- ci 50 do coe... a pee «i 2% = do 1, '30 Hast Boston 2% ~~ do THM State of Trade. Astes—We have to report a decline of Sie. Pe barrel in both pots and pearls. Pots we now quote at $3 Si} a 3874; at $406} a 4 124. Srock on Hanp, Dec. 21, 1844. First sort pots, bbls. First sort Is, bbls. 8,108 Second 20 Sec cee eres se sees asecers DO192 Oats are in fair demand ; so is corn. — Canal oats range trom 33a34c.,, and sout corn 48 a 5ic., according to 5 would fetch 94.1 9c. Barley sells at 60c, and rye Sc. more. We quate Richmond city mills flour at $5 50; Genesee, $4 als 078 | ne Sales at format ree Michigan Cr ane e in quality ; they range trom a b. Coi There is very little in this article in this market. We quote small sales of Sumatra at 6}. a6}0.; St. Domingo, d}c.; Brazil, 5 8 6 Corton—The enquiry to-day was quite limited and the bids lower. The total sales amount to 400 bales, all taken by shippers. We annex quotations :— Liverroon Crassivication, bias Ca on N. Orleans & Mobile. a a4 Inferior, 4 Ordinary, dpad 4 pevege d dba 5 Good iddling, bf a 5 Middling Fair, 5} a 6: 6 Fair, a6 ot Plead ofa 6 Fair, 6} a 6 7 Fine, 7 at 8 a5 Provisions—- Ohio pork continues in fair dem and prices are quite firm. Prime we quote at $712} a7 26; Mors at $9 60. Beef is rather inactive, old prime is held at $3 5044; new mess at $675.07. Ohio lard is inactive demand, with a very limited supply. We quote le and kegs at 5] a 6jc. Cotton Market. New Oateans, Dec. 12—A very animated business was transacted in the cotton market yesterday, and the trans- actions Fag shay fully 9000 bales, chie! England. Prices have ey nced no cl may be noted as somewhat stiffer. Liverpool tion—Louisiana and Mississippi—Interior, 3} 9 33; ordi- nary, 404}; middling, 4] 6}; middling iat, bf aol; fair, 6 a 6} i good fair, 7. Monius, Dec. 11—The daily sales are estimated as fol- lows: Wednesday, 2000 bales ; Thursday, 1500 ; Friday, 600 ; Saturday, 1500 ; Monday, 1200 ; and yesterday, 1 bales—making an aggregate for the week of 8800 bales. It should be remarked that the high pretensions of ship- ‘masters, as it regards freights, have had a sensible effect in curtailing the operations of the market this week.— The quotations below are in accordance with the trans- actions of yesterday, and the previeus day :—Inferior, none; ordinery, 4 @ 4}; middling, 4; middling fair, 5a oF 3 fair, 6} ; fair, nominal ; good and fine, none.— ‘he receipts since our last have been 16,290 bales—the exports, 6717. Total receipts,of: the season, 74,210 bales. Stock on hand, 1st September, 4226—last evening 54,06 Baltimore Cattle Market. The market was ogain well supplied with beef cattle, this week, which met with ready sale, and at prices fully sustaining previous rates. The offerings at the scales on Monday, comprised upwards of 600 head, of which 730 were taken by packers and butchers, at prices ranging from $1 75 to 3 per 100 Ibs., on the hoof, equal to $3 60a 576 net. Live hogs continue in good request with only limited sp) ies, and sales at $4 a 4 12} per 100 Ibs. The receipts of killed oe have been very full this week, and demand good. Small and well fed hogs suitable for fay use have sold at $4 1240426, and those of heavy weig! ga stad. Died, On Sunday merning, the 22d inst., of consumption Isaneia, youngest daughter of the late Sylvester Robin son. The friends of the family are invited to attend her fune- ral, without further invitation, on Tuesday afternoon, the a4th inet, at half past 3 o'clock, from the house of her brother-in-law, Mr. I. B. Townsend, 370 Fourth street. In Newark, N.J.,on Saturday, the 2ist inst., Jans B. Cuanx, for many years a merchant in this city, aged 46 years. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend his funeral, this sifcaeey), afternoon, at 20’clock, from his residence in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Passengers Arrived, Liverroo1.—Steamer Acadia, at Boston—Mr fat ve Gas, 2 children and s-rvant maid, Mrand Mra Abbott, Miss Beard: man, Mr and Mrs | 8 Petri leine, Mr Couri and servant, E J Korstall, Mr Perien, Jas lor, Mr Herbs, C T Schiermar, HA'Yandemare, Me and W Hich- rebary, A W Pa F Linson, Mr Hon A Smith, Charge d’Affaires of Perrien, Mr Channing, Mr Lattin er, Mr Bristane, Mr Di t, Mr Warwick Allen, J Dow, Mr Corpas, x to Boston—Mr EC Steechene, H Smith, C Scheffer, Mr Wi Andefson, Mr Henderson, Mr thews, Rev Dr B-leh Domestic importations. Savanwait—Brig Clinton—198 casks rice ED Mo 113 Spofford, Tilesion & co—101 bales cotion Faber & Bierwith 52 Geo Miln—19 Geo Collins—G0 De Peyster & Whitmarsh— 140 to order. Gro own, SU—Schr John Hill—119 bales cotton Post & Phill 17 Lal & Mills—13 Spofford, Tileston & co—4500 c@ to order, busl __ MARITIME HERALD. _ Movements of th. he eur reg, rth Steamers. Leave tt Ame’ Amen Acadia, larrison . . rr was * Cambria, jadi Ship Masters and Agents. We shall esteem it afavor if Captains of Vessels will sive to Rosent Siivey, Captain of our News Bo a Pies the shit port wi y sailed, She one spoken on their passage, a list cargo, any foreiga uewspauers, of news they may have. He will | board ics mediately on their arrival. ry cy ts omn of ab , Will also confer a favor by nor of ali the Marie Intelligence they can obtain, Naw if a «on of any kind will be thankfully received. Arrived. Bria Glisten, Lyon, 10 days from Savannah, with cotton, to urges & Clearman. Sache Joho Hill, Rowe, 14 days from Georgetown, 8C. with cotton, to Post & Phillips. Exrerienced very severe gales from the Nand W. Sth Jat 3890, lon 73, fell in with » large quentity of yellow ber, boards, plank and joists—had had the tenn gone overboard all at the same e from Virginia, with oysters, to ‘ie ftenown, Lovell, 5 days from Boston, with mdse, to E & J Herrick. . Sehr Richmond, ( voles, 1 days from New Bedford, via NGtirTadestry, Browne? days from New Bedford, with oil, tee Caelaide, Baker, 2 days from New Bedford, with oil, to ingsleyMe Co, Farren, 2 days from New Haven, in ballast, to Below. One ship, two brigs, unknown. Very foggy outside. Correspondence of the Herald. Rove, sper Orie, ont, Dee. 21, i844. ce, haying on board William Gladding, op Roe a git) Barlow Files. < this own, by Whom she was ¢ , was ran pieces abot clock ow Friday moraine Test, when Iving Pirot boat Bull hen to ht, by steamer Neptune, coming jk. os 17 pleked up within a few minutes after the eel: deat, and without injury, other than slight. brutses and ex tou “Gladding was asleep when the actident vecarred tea th thet men sty they were on deck abut ten mint vious saw the steamer’ Tyhts, they thought, off Pout dwaithy and on of them wan inthe ae of fain 1p on ha sige , two ant Nectondaceetpefors dhe arts were a jy out of his mow ittle erate was dashed ucder water Brig © 3, of and for Boston, befor ported ae par 1 AbOwE TH miles Gi of'Niowtaogs by veh