The New York Herald Newspaper, January 11, 1845, Page 2

RALD. oe New York, Saturday, January Lt, 1845. PICTORIAL HERALD. THE HERALD BUILDINGS. THE EDITORS’ ROOMS. MBXICO VERSUS TEXAS, The Weekly Illustrated Herald, issued this Morning, contains a beautiful engraving “of the exterior of the Heratd Buildings; also, a view of the editorial rooms; with a very humorous and original design, illustrative of the present condi- tion of Mexico and Texas. Price of the whole only 64 cents. The Great Question of the Day. The great political question of the day has un- doubtedly a reference to the policy and popularity of the new administration when it reaches power—- to the composition of the new cabinet—to the ge- ection of its various instruments—to the settlement of the Texas questioa—and to the fiaal dismember- ment or ascendancy of the party which elected Mr. Polk to the Presidency. Every discussion on this point is founded on a belief that there will be a difficulty in the new administration, growing out of the different interests of the democratic party, im consequence of some geographical distinctions and prejudices. We have alluded tb these difficul- ties—to their existence—to their progress and to their development for some time past—and, in re- ply to these allusions, we find an article in the Richmond Enguirer, which may be considered a8 one of the leading spirits in this newspaper age, and which carries with it a degree of influence proportioned to the sagacity of its editor, and his long and well-known public career. Here it is:— ‘The New York Herald, and other presses, are harping upon the alleged dissensions and the anticipated strug- gles for power, which are anticipated among the cliques Of the republican party. It takes for granted, that Mr. Calhoun is seeking to place himself at the head of a | cal sections of the Union will be brought into vio- lent antagonism, the result of which no one can | predict. It were much better for such journals as the Richmond Enquirer to look all these difficulties mantully in the face—to admit them at once—and not to endeavor to talk them down by expressing hopes, and expectations, and desires, and assur- ances, which are just twaddle and only twaddle. Tue Oxperponx ContRroversy.—This contro- versy is now beginning to agitate the newspapers. The Evening Mirror—a{new paper recently started here—contains a most extraordinary article pur- porting to be a defence of the Bishop, and proba- bly writtea—we judge from its internal character- istics—by Mr. N, P. Willis. In reply to this arti- cle, the Courier of yesterday morning came out very warmly and with a great degree of justice.— This article was probably written by a Mr. Ray- ond, one of the junior editors of the Courier. ‘Tte American also comes out of the subject in a most remarkable article, in which the writertakes the ground that the Court of Bishops is quite infal- livie, and that,it is the grossest impiety to question their decision for a moment. These articles we give on our first page, as illustrative of the present state of public opinion. However, until the evi- dence be presented to the {public, either im con- densed form, orin the enlarged shape from the press of the Appletons, it will be impossible to form any accurate or justifiable opinion of the guilt or innocence of the Bishgp, although it is a maxim of law, alike just and merciful, to hold every man in- noceat till he be found guilty. * The defence of the Bishop in the Mirror is asin- gular specimen of ignorance, rashness, affectation, and latitndinarian sentiment. The writer begins at the wrong end, and, by his grogs and wanton insin- uations against the purity and virtue of the female witnesses, he has of course aroused the indignation of every rational and respectable man in the com- munity. Such a defence could not be attempted by any man of correct taste or high and honorable feeling. It has all the characteristics of the pro- Sou'hern movement—and that the friends of Mr. Van Buren are arraying themselves ageinst him. We beg these presses to indulge in no such extravagant specula- tions. The experience of the last campaign will be to- tally lost upon Mr. Calhoun, if he does not sve his true interest to consist in disinterestedaess—and his wisest aspirations in the steady pursuit of his public duties. ‘They are equally mistaken in supposing that the North- ‘n democrats are willing to make war tipon Mr Calhoun, and to prostrate his reputation. One thing iscertein, that the people are too eali ed to permit themselves to be torn to pieces, by thi jons, or for the purposes of any individual They hi desire to see the formation of any cliques—certainly at the present moment. They duction of a man whose notions of female charac- ter have been gathered from frequenters of the stews, and indeed the writer admits that his opin- ions are founded on the confessions of profligates over their cups! There is throughout the article an affectation of genteel libertinism,which, we are not at all surprised to find, has excited a universal feeling of disapprobation. This “‘man of the world” has studied the,world to very little pur- pose. He is as ignorant as he is affected. He re- will listen to nothing which is calculated to produce them ; and they will mark every man, as unworthy ot their future covfilence, who willat this time do any thing to advance his own ambition, or to divide the party The Herald is disposed to ascribe to Mr. Calhoun ot ali the glory of the recent victory which we have recently achieved. We have no doubt that Colonel Polk had hs best wishes, and so far as the free and ener- getic expression of bis opinions could go, this eminent statesman effectually served the cause. Further than that point, we presume “r Calhoun did not go Ia tact, ‘what exertions could he make, consistently with his offi- cial juties? No one appreciates, more highly than our selves the energies, the ab lit Mr Calhoun; but his offic prevented his throwing himself tively into the can- vase as he could hi done if he had been a private indi vidual. As for his friends, we cannot pay them too high goompliment. They did every thing that they could to serve the ciuse, and we all know the eminent talents which they po: and which they most zealously ex erted during this mo-t a:duous campaign. But the merit of the victory was not confined to any particular indi- vidnals The friends of all the disti: guished men of the party—of Van Buren, Buchanan, Cass, Johnson, &c.— contribnted their best efforts to our success. All of them through themselves into the arena The effort and the victory is common to all. No man or set of men, can claim the exclusive glore of the transaction—for where every man bas done his duty, why make any distinction between them ? We beg the Herald also to dismiss its fears about Mr. Pol So far as we are advised of his character and bis position, he isone of the last men in the country who will perm’ imself to behiased against the ‘southern t t-amon.” in tie compos tion or direction of his cabinet He will do his duty, witrout y'elding t» the lead of any man,tn favor of or in oponsit:on to any ctherman He will, no doubt, as the Nashville Union remarks, t-ke no part in the ence ‘ssion—much less frame hia cabinet with any eye ty so distar tan event. Who are t> compose his cabi- net. we are asl ttie informed as the Herald itself—although it ia pleased ty say, thet it has “seen as yet acthing tangi- ble. and nc thing certain, except it be in the indications and development: thrown out by Mr Pelk himselt in his speech rt Nashville—by the occasional ou'-givirg of the Mashvitle Union, or of the Richmond Enquirer, which are, we believe, te only democrutic journals in the conf: devce of the President elect.” The by the bve. ma very gratuitous and unfound- ed remark ; for the Enguirer has no claim to be consider- ed as being in the special confidence of the President elect. We have no such pret -nsions, and we aspire to no such distinction. There are some other democratic jour- Is, as well, ifnot better, ent tled to his confidence, than juirer is—aod we have no doubt. they essentis possess it Certrioly we are os ignorant as any one else, ot the persons who are t> compose his cabinet. We have al tter from Washington, by yesterday’s mail, which states, that a gentleman came ona few days ago, who had spent sevenal days with Gen. Jackson hed seen Mr. Polk. Nothing was then and there said jut the mem- bers of the cabinet. This gentleman is said to h ve ex- essed his hope that they would beable men. “ Don't uneasy on that head, friend —, (replied the old G:- neral;) you may rely on one thing, Mr. Polk will have around him men of the very first talents in this nition, who are entitled to the confidence of the people.” The principal point in this article consists in the belief so confidently expressed by the editor that no cliques are forming in the democratic party— that the utmost harmony will prevail—that Mr. Polk will have no difficulty in the composition of his cabinet, or management of public measures— and that all opinions to the contrary are entertain- ed only by the opposition, or enemies of the new President and his administration. Those ideas are mixed up with a good deal of twaddle and talk—a bit of a word of brag here and a bit of a word of brag there—but which amount to but little in the aggregate. Nothing whatever like argument or fact is alleged against the accuracy of our view re- lative to the present position of the democratic party—tke influence which elected Mr. Polk—the elements of disorganization which may lurk in its bosom—and the effect which all this may have on one of the most important questions that has ever sprung up in this country—the annexation of Tex- as—comprehending, as it does, the original and awful question of slavery. We profess to look upon Mr. Polk and his or- gans with perfect impartiality. We belong to no party. We assume a distinct and independent and philosophical position, looking ont from a point ot observation which enables us to see distinctly ap- proaching events. Now we say in opposition to the Richmond Enquirer, notwithstanding his long established character for sagacity and accuracy, that he who stands up at this moment and denies the existence of internal difficulties in the demo- cratic party on the Texas question, and on the re- maining and lingering feelings of animosity be- tween the Calhoun and Van Buren cliques, might as well deny the existence of the sun at noon day, when there is not a single cloud in all the broad expanse of heaven to obscure his glorious beams. It would be much better for the Nestor of tne En- quiver to admit the palpable fact, that difficulty does exist—a fact proved by the events at Wash- ington during the present session—proved by the singular events at Albany—proved by the course of the leading journals in the interest of Mr. Van Buren at the north, and by those journals in the interest of Mr. Calhoun at the south. There can be no doubt of the difficulty which already presents itself on the threshold of Mr. Polk’s administration. {tis adifficulty originating in the different feelings, and purposes, and antici- pations of the northern and southern democracy, and now rendered more evident, and brought out to.a greater extent by the extraordinary develop- ments of an original abolition party in the north of 65,000 voters, with a prospect of increasing every year, and threatenipg to throw every thing into confusion, compelling both whigs and demo crate at the north, to suecomb to ite views and feelings in consequence of its possession of the ba- lance of power. There can be no closing of eyes to that position of things—a position that may lead in a few years to a crisis much more dangerous than any one which this country has ever yet been calledon to meet. The feuds of the democracy—the assaults made by the Van Buren press on Mr. Calhoun’s diplomacy, and the replies of the southern Calhoun press—are leading the pub- lie mind rapidly into that dangerous crisis in which presents allthe temale witnesses in this case as little better than ,common women, and brands the clergy of the country as “‘ sanctified” rakes !— He talks of the superior claims to public confi- dence which his judgment possesses, because, forsooth, he “has travelled’—has dangled for a passing hour in the skirts of equivocal fash- ionable society in the British capitol—and has “had a long conversance with the more skirmish- ing tactics of virtue in more corrupt countries,” as he informs us with an air of ineffable puppyism and conceit. And thisis a ‘‘man ofthe world!” He eppears to have neither the head nor the heart of aman. The softness of the one seems to be equalled only by the hardness of the other. But read his article and youcan have no difficulty in forming a proper estimate of the judgment—the taste—the feelings—and the wisdom of this “‘man of the world!” This “A man of the world!”— One who affects to instruct public opinion, and purify the current of public thought, and yet retails to us, with approbation, the ‘‘con- fessions of libertines over their cups!” One who undertakes the important responsibility of vindica- ting the morals and character of his country, and who yet represents the christian women of Ameri- ca as destitute of all the outward graces and safe- guards of virtue! For it will be seen that he starts with the broad azsumption, that these ladies must have been impure, or else they could not have per- mitted the liberties in question, and then he pro- ceeds, with the utmost coolness, to characterize the ‘‘intercourse” of the American clergy withthe females of their flocks, as a series of ‘sanctified improprieties ;” thus perpetrating on the great body of his countrywomen the grossest libel that can possibly be conceived. We need hardly add, that we quite agree with the Courier and other papers, in unqualified condemnation of this strange arti- cle. We see an intimation in some quarters that an- other presentment is to be brought against the Bishop, and really, according to all accounts, an- other is wanted, of a more tangible and palpable character than anything we have yet seen adduced. Bat we wait until we get the whole of the evidence, which will probable be about Monday, when we may give it 1m anticipation of the Bishop’s book— value, thirty pieces of silver—which is to outstrip Eugene Sue’s works in circulation, and knock Balwer’s novels into a cocked hat. Tue Bartish Gorp Humsve.—Every one recol- lects the gross fabrication which first appeared in the defunct ,newespaper in this city called {the Re- public, relative to British gold being used to sup- port the election of Mr. Polk. The Tribune, a few days ago, recurred to this subject, and while admitting that the extract from the anti-league paper in London was a gross fabrication, endea- vors to justify the fiction that British gold was actually imported, failing, however, most signally to make out the case. The Tribwne then calls most pathetically on the recent editor of the Re- public, who was, we believe, Mr. Epes Sargeant, to come out and state the history of that extraor- dinary publication. We have always regarded Mr. Epes Sargeant as a very honorable gentleman connected with the press, and is now a correspon- dent of the National Intelligeneer, and he owes it to himself and his reputation to say something on this subject. A more ridiculous fabrication was never made, than that statement originating in the Republic, relative to the importation of British gold. We have been waiting for some days past ex- pecting an explanation from Mr. Sargeant, be- cause we really think that the fabrication came from another quarter. We happen to have in our possession a number of letters written by the pro- prietor of the Republic to John Wilkes, Exqr., of London, requesting him to date fictitious cor- respondence from the different capitals of Europe, and send it for publication here in the aforesaid journal. When we are ready we will make an exposition of the noble science of journalism, on the Elesler principle, that will startle not only Mr. Philosopher Greeley, but also some of his former friends and admirers. Benerit To Sienora Evrnrasia Borcurse.— On Tuesday evening next, Signora Borghese ia.to have a benefit at Palmo’s Italian Opera House, whose prosperity is so largely indebted to her.— Better we can scarcely wish her than that her suc- cess on this evening may equal that obligation. — She has been the soul and life, the day as well as night star of the Opera in this city, and now is the time to let her know that the New York people think of this, and think right too. Semiramide is very properly chosen for this night’s performance—its excellence is unques- tioned, and it affords full scope for the effort and talent of Signora Borghese. Various other at- tractions are to be added to the evening’s perform. ance. Amongst the rest, we may mention that Mons. Gabriel de Korponay and one of his pupils will dance the Polka, and Mad’lle Desjardines will appear ina grand pas sew. Thus it will be seen at aglance, that Tuesday night promises to be one of the most memorable in the annals of the Italian Opera in this city. Avotner Canpipate.—-The whigs of Boston have nominated Samuel A, Elliot as their candi- date for mayor. This is their third man. The the passions and prejudices of) different geographi- | election takes place next Monday a Oe Pustication—Moses Y. Beach as a FINANCIER.— We publish in our columns to-day, a list of the “wealthy citizens ef New York,” extracted from a book recently published under that title by Moses Y, Beach, atthe Sum office. These extracts con- tain merely the names of certain citizens, and statements of the amount of property which they are supposed to be worth, without any of the bio- graphical sketches, which are interspersed through- out the book, which are so libellous in their na- ture, that we cannot touch them at all. Probably these sketches contain about three hundred libels, which we recommend to the notice of the Grand Jury. The most singular point in this publication, is the biographical eketch of Beach himseif, the pub- lisher of the brochure, which we find at page five, as follows:— Beach, M. ¥...+..seseeees Moses Yale Beach was bi in Wallit as Lier by his mother, ot Elihu Yale, Esq., founder of ‘ale College, and for many years Governor of the East India Company. At anearly agehe was apprenticed to the cabinet making business, in Hartiord, Conn., where, with a capital of two cents, earned by over-work, he pur- chased a candle, and by working nigh its, managed to save, by the he had sttiined his eightventh year, $400, with which he purchased of his employer the remainder of nis time, commenced business on his owa account in Massachusetts Soon after mi |, and has rough and varied scenes of Soon after the commencement of the purchased Mr Wisner’s interest, be- since then passed through the a business life ing for the experiment $9,200. As soon as he found this to bea safe aad anent business, he ‘bought out nis partaer, for which he p $19000 From this point his stay, or retner Sun. bh ascendant and now we find him the publisher of tae most extensively circulsted newspa) pon the globe, and tne pri _ stockholder in four banks, all in good standing perous, besides doing, under his own name, a large amount of banking For assistance in his unparal- Jeled business, he has the services of five sons, brought up in aetive life under his own eye, and who may yet Prove “chips of the old block.” The eecret object of the publication of this book is, we think sufficiently dieclosed in this single pa- Tagraph. » Beach acknowledges himself to be the principal proprietor of four banks “all in good standing and prosperous,” besides doing a large amount of ‘business “ under his own name.” These banks, as fa¥ as we can learn, are the “Ulster,” the “*Malone,” the “Jacksonville” and the * Plain- field.” It i |, indeed, that he has been trying to get another bank in Allentown, in Peunsylvania, under his control, but that the “arrangement” is not yet'eompleted. Of the “four banks” spoken of, only one of them hasany particular credit or bu- siness at the present time—and that is the Plainfield Bank. The ‘‘ Ulster” and “Malone” have long since in a measure disappeared from the currency, in consequence of the uncomfortabie operation of a law. of the State of New York, requiring the “*proprietor”? to deposite an equal amount of State Stock, to the value of their circulation. ‘Ihe “Jacksonville” Bank it will recollected burst one day two yearsago—not to the surprise or astonish- ment of every body. Immediately before it ex- ploded, however, Beach came out and announced that he would be personally liuble for all iteissues, and instigated the “President and Directors” to commence a suit againstthe Herald, because we alvised the public to be cautious how they handled that currency. From that day till this, we have never heard of this suit, and don’t auppose that we ever shall. The only bank, therefore, which now exists un- der the proprietorship of Beach, isthe Plainfield Bank, now under weigh, and of which we have already warnedthe public. But the extreme fluctu- ations and inflations, as shown by their own devel- opments, are sufficient warning. Here they are— PLarvrretp Bang, N. J. en steadily in the Loans. Specie. irc.» De January, 1844, $79,265 0s n906 ETe] February, 1844 — 41,068 41,068. — December, 184 66,638 © 11,924 18,469 16,969 This is, we think, quite sufficient to alarm the public, and accordingly a run has commenced upon the bank, during the present week, in thiscity. In |; order to prevent that run, Beach came out am nouacing himself as being “ personally responsi ble ;” and this announcement wae made contempo- raneously with the publication of the brochure in question, in which he is represented on the same page with John Jacob Astor—who is set down as worth twenty-five millions, and Wm. B. Astor as worth five millions—as bi worth $250,000. Yet on an investigation into his tangible property, we have already shown that he is just worth nothing that is visible, except the old types and presses of the Sun, both his dwelling-house and his office being mortgaged for more than their value, accord- ing to the official record in the public offices. it is very evident, therefore, that this principa proprietor of the Plainfield Bank, as he represents himeelf to be, had some purpose in the publication of this brochure which is not very clear and satis: factory to the public, and they have, therefore, taken the present opportunity of returning the Plainfield notes on him and getting something va- luable in exchange. But there can be no doubt that all these brochures and banks are gross impos- tures on the public, and that the fate of the “‘ Jacksonville” Bank may be expected to fall on others. We, therefore, as usual, advise the public to get rid of these bills as fast as possible. TueateicaL Arratns.—The theatres are going on pretty much in the old way. Nothing new or interesting enough to remark upon specially, has transpired. The Park, which ought and might be the leading theatre in the country and a school of classic acting and the legitimate drama—grows worse and worse. The weakness and inefficiency of the management are nightly more glaringly per. ceptible. There is no spirit, and apparently no ef- fort tomake the best of what they have, and the attendance grows thinner and thinner. It really makes one melancholy to look in upon “Old Dru- ry” and eontrast her present position with the many glorious triumphs of the histrionic art achieved there in by-gene times. There is at this moment the finest of opportuni- ties for the Park to retrieve its character and make a brilliant hit—but we have little hope that it will be improved. The taste of our citizens for the Ttalian Opera has been rapidly forming and spread- ing, under the really excellent performances of the talented company just closed at Palmo’s, as has been manifested by the crowded and fashionable audiences that have recently attended there. This company is now without an engagement. The arrangements at the opera House for another season are unconcluded, and the company are open to a new proposition from any quarter. The Park ia in every respect admirably adapted to bring out Italian opera, with the full effect of plenty of stage- room and scenic decorations, and the additional advantage of a house large enough to accommo- date paying audiences. Why, then, cannot the managers of this house effer liberal terms to the Italians, and at once open a brilliant opera cam- ign? ‘ jut if this is too much to expect from the energy of the Park management—and we Greatly fear it is—what else can be done? Something there must be, to restore the Park to popularity and ful) houses ; and if nothing better turns up, we suggest that Mr. Simpson bring up the lagging interests of the “legitimate” drama, by engaging the celebrated General Welch, with his unrivalled corps of horses and equestrians, whe are now in Philadelphia doing @ firet rate business. Let them come on to the Park and try an engagement of one, two, three, four, or five weeks. This isthe best arrangement we can think of at present, and we suggest that Welch and his troupe make their first appearance on the 20:h inst. ARRANGEMENTS AT THE Post Orrice.—There seems to be a good deal of economy displayed at the upper Post Office. Only one clerk is allowed to attend to three windows, and to une or two hundred merchants on the delivery of the great Southern mail. Lrore.ature or Detawang.—The legislature of this six by nine State organized on the 7:h instant, by appointing J. Maul, Speaker of the Senate, and William Temple, Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives, Tur Wrauruy Men oF "New Yora—Sinautan Commissary General Storms arrived in this city yesterday afternoon, per the stage, from Hudsons whither he had been in search of the field pieces taken possession of by the anti-renters, or “ In- dians.” He informs us that on the morning of the 8th instant, Sheriff Miller called on him at his quarters, and said he had every reason to believe that Osce- ola, the white chief, alias Hutchins, could be captured, and proposed a trial. Captain Kraack of the Light Artillery, was directed to select twenty of hismen, and be ready to march at half past 11 o’clock, P.M. ‘They rode sixteen miles to his house, and surrounded it. The Sheriff, Captain Kraack, and one other man dismounted and enter- ed. Captain K. took the precaution to put in his pocket a sperm candle and some loco foco matches, and when he had entered, immediately struck a light—seized and handcuffed the ‘‘ Indian,” and put on his over coat, made of a variegated horse blanket. The detachment arrived at Hudeon at 8 e’clock in the morning, marched through the principal streets—formed in hollow squares, the trumpeter playing ‘ Jim along Josey,” and the Sheriff and his prisoner ina sleigh in the center—passed Gen. Storms’ quarters, and also the Mayor’s, Sherifi’s, and then deposited Osceola in jail. The Sheriff has now succeeded in taking the leaders, viz: ‘* Big Thunder,” “ Little Thunder,” “ Osceola,” the two * Reynolds,” and he will now rest till they have their trial. Gen. Storms immediately left for New York, where he will remain until further orders. The Burgesses Corps will return to Albany to-day, and Capt. Kraack’s Light Horse Troop will remain, to- gether with the Emmet Guards, (infantry,) and Republican Artillery. Gen. Storms further informs us that the first question asked by Hutchins was, whether they had taken the man who fired at Flanagan, the guard, at Hudson, on Wednesday night; and it is sup- posed that he is the genius who dia it, as it was al- most impossible for any one to have given him the information, from the time of its occurrence up to that of his capture. The Commissary has received two field pieces which the Indians had stolen, and the troops ex- pected to take more by to-day. The Albany papers of the 8th and 9th inst., give the following intelligence :— Mr. Flanagan, a private of the Albany Emmet Guards, while standing on guard in front of the Hud- son House, at three o’clock this morning, was fired at by a stranger on horseback. The horseman rode up to within 20 feet of the Hotel, faced his horse to the guard, and when challenged, drew a horse pistol and fired it at Mr. F. The ball passed: within threc inches of Mr. F., and going through one of the heavy pillars of the collovade, lodged in the corner of the house. 1t was a bold attempt at assassination, and has caused a deep excitement. The Van Rensselaer Guards have been ordered back to Albany, and reached here to-day. The Artillery will also be ordered up, unless there are turther indications of an attempt to rescue the pri- soners, of which fears are yet entertained. _ The advertisement below has been extensively circulated in hand-bills, throughout the county of Rensselaer. It does not promise well for the con- tinuance of quiet in that county. It is evidently an insurgent, and not a “peace meeting of the an- ti-renters” that is contemplated,and we are inform- ed by the eeags who sie us the hand-bill that the “Indians” are expected to be present : Down with tHe Rent !—Oxp Garensusn.—Notice is hereby given that an Anti-Rent Meeting will be held at the house of J. G. Moore, De Freeastville, in the town of Greenbush, on the 11th day ef January, 1845, at 1 o’clock P.M. By order of the Executive Committee. Mr. Harris, the anti-rent member from Albany county, gave notice this morning of his intention to introduce a bill, providing “the more eftectual- ly to put down riots, and for preserving the public peace.” Meeting of the Magnetic Society. A meeting of this association was held at the ‘Columbian Hall, Grand street, last night. There were about eighty persons present, nearly the half of whom were females. Dr. Rose presided and Dr. Strong was as usual the operator. The pre- leminary business having been disposed of — The Presment called the attention of the meet- ing to the objects for which they had met and for which their Society was constituted—to inquire into and investigate the truths of the science of Mesmerigm ; and in order to carry that out, every one should state his views and experience, as a free interchange of opinion would be useful MBAt their last meeting they had discussed a subject which wag not yet exhausted, and which might be yet taken up3 but if such were the will of the meeting,he would ¢all upon the mover and seconder of the question to give their experience to the au- dience upon magnetism in general. The Sgongrany ead he would prefer declining to oomhe Pat oth being desi ¢ PrestEnr, no other person being desirous to do so, stated his views, which were strongly in favor of the application of magnetism in cases of malady; and detailed some of his experience, which led him to believein clairvoyance. Dr. Strona aleo addressed the meeting, and ap- peared to dissent from the doctrine of clairvoyance beyond a very moderate extent. He was fully per- suaded of the entire e! acy of magnetism in re- moving disease ; but advised the necessity of hand- ling the heads of ar. it often produced a deliterious excitement. . §. then proceeded to throw a lady into the magnetic sleep, but the ex- periment did not succeed, because, as the operator stated, she never was @ subject before, and it re- quired more time to accomplish the object than could then be spared. During the experiment, however, no less than three ladies and one gentle- man were affected, found in a most comforta- ble slumber ; and their recovery gave the operator quite a handful of business for the ensuing fifteen minutes. Mr. Ross was retained, and several ex- periments tried upon him, but nothing of sufficient novelty to require a desc yn. The utmost silence was o! ed during the ope- Tations, and all present ci themselves with great propriety, but with extreme attention to all that was to be seen or heard. irauian Opzra.—We never saw an audience more delighted or a more finished performance, than last night, whem the first season was brought to an end, with the sterling opera of Semiramide. The house was crammed im all its parts, so that several parties were obliged to leave for want of seats. Borghese was in admirable voice and sung and acted with a perfection that won for her the most rapturous plaudits. She was really powerful without forcing her organ, and sustained her most arduous and fatiguing part with an equal and un- equalled excellency throughout thé whole of the evening. All was roundness and evenness, with- out one false note to disturb the harmony. She was ably seconded by Pico,wha threw in her ve Grateful although not jee Att 16le all the charm of her voice. As in the slow movements, which form the real do- main of her pathetic singing, and not less effective in the allegro, which a more judicious respiration would still 1 }.) She was applaud- ed to the echo after’all her morgeaux. The duett proves still the greatest treat, and an encore was stormishly demanded, but not complied wit This cannot be ap; a8 @ wish so energeti ly and unanimor y ox should not meet arefueal. To be sure it is great fatigue to the sing- ere, whose forces are put on rd trial by the preceding exertion, but the fatigue is not less great in Italy, Germany or ace. ltellina was again a splendid , and Perozzi an excellent Idreno; it is to be regretted that he has not more todo. The ch are improving, but they are still the weakeat of the opera, the tenors ets gt} al per ed ‘uesday, ae wil in form for the benefit of the beautiful jetta ah oc nay, the elegant polka-ist, will introduce one of hip and undoubtedly Prete syed as om teacher as he is a dancer. at a bumper will have with Semiramide and the Polka. sales Crry Guard Batt.—Niblo’s, on the 28th of this month,will be a gay place, as at that time and place those dashing fellows—the New York City Guard— will give a soiréeyfrom which much is expected. It will be a magnificent affair, and we mention it thus early ag it will take the whole time from this till the 28th to comprehend, and cogitate, and di- she was admirable gest the matter thoroughly. The Ci Court at Washi: hi firmed the de cision of tha Griminal Court in the case of W. 8. Wright, to the penitentiary for two years for under the false noe that he wee the ‘Wright ag sea sna (Correspondence of the Herald } Axsany, January 8th, 1845, Movements— Motives— Mysteries—Music —Murder and Mutton. i The House this morning entered upon its Legis- lative duties, and exhibited, in part, its complexion as to talent and parliamentary knowledge. I think T will be borne out in the assertion, when I say that for the last thirty years we have had no legis- lative body possessed of less of the necessary ma- terial for doing business than the one of the present year. There isnota single individual, in this body of;328 members, who can be regarded, in parlia- mentary parlance, as even respectable in point of talent or the necessary requirements for a perfor- mance of his duties. Of course I omit the Speaker, a gentleman on all hands conceded as possessing talents and abilities of the highest order; but, be- yond him, Lee, of Erie, whig, is the only repre- sentative who can stand a tilt upon the floor in de- bate. Mr. Lee, from Westchester, the great favorite of the Evening Post of your city, has already made himself somewhat conspicuous, and, by common consent, is written down as——nothing very Great. He appears to be carried away with an idea of his great importance, and, from this circumstance, has fallen into a kind ef what may be called dignified reserve, which shows this gentleman off to a very poor advantage. Crane, from Herkimer, is a man of considerable weight—in flesh, it in nothing else—and will be but a sorry representative of the fiery Mike Hoffman, from whose county he is a representative. indeed, I ghould not be surprised if, before the end of the session, Mr. Wheeler, of your city, although a native, should, from ne- cessity, be called upon to take the lead of the democratic party in the House. He appears to be an unassuming person, and a gentleman of clever- ness. The Hon. Mr. Sanford from your city, wi!l be missed this winter. Added to his learning and acquirements, he possessed the happy facul being gen:lemanly and courteousto all with whom he had intercourse, and, so far as Albany is con- cerned, | can assure you that he is regarded in the most favorable manner. wank: Thus stands things, at present, at the capitol ina legislative point of view. With a poor assembly such as thie, the new Governor will be able to car- ry out whatever measure he may recommend, un- less they should be defeated by the barn burners in the Senate, who are alreas ’, preparing to take sides againet him, and are on %, ‘waiting a favora- ble omer for the nibs ‘he ME as ee iques and parties in this city, are equal in point o} baseness, tot the wire,pullers ‘at Washington, and any means, no matter how dishonorable or base, are resorted to, to accomplish their ends. As an evidence of it, the Barney Gaffeny party, vs. the barn burners, vs. the pig ringers, have written communications for some of the whig forers in this city, purporting to have come from Washing- ton, abusing both of the new Senators, and these papers are ae presented to the lukewarm, as an expression of opinion upon the subject fro ashington. Ex-Senator Scott, from your city, is doing all he can to get Flagg and Hoffman elected to the U. S. Senate, he being a candidate for the office of,Post Master for yourcity. Thiegen- tleman has so often changed his position with his arty, that but few here know to what side he be- longs, and he, therefore, has been honored with the title of the exclusive Scottatonia democracy. The barn burners are now offering terms to the old hunkers, who are in the ascendant, to give them Dickinson, if they will in return, take Young or Dix ; but the answer is, that ene will not be acceptable when both can be obtained. It is whispered that efforts are making by a certain per- son in this city, to secure the votes of the demo- cratic portion of your Native Americansin the caueus for Young and Dix, but I apprehend that he will fiad it more difficult than he imagines, to get the consent of the democratic members to let them associate, in any particular, in their primary elec- tions. The Speaker will make his committees in a few days, and until then, no business of moment can be ine by the Legislature. Oup Drummer. Albany. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Axsany, Jan. 9, 1845. The anti-rent difficulties have this morning been discussed in the House, brought up by the :ntrodue- tion of a bill from the Senate to hold an extra ses- sion of the Oyerand Terminer in Columbia coun- ty, for the immediate trial of the prisoners now in confinement in that place. From the feeling exhi- bited in the warm and animated discussion above alluded to, it is plainto see that the anti-renters will be triumphant in the defeat of the Senate bill. Nearly all of the speakers were in favor of strikine out the first, and most important section of the bill, but upon a motion which was made, the com- mittee rose and reported progress, putting over the settlement of the question until to-morrow. Mr Morrison, from your city, sung a speech against the passage of the bill, which seems to give much amusement to the members of the House. _. In the Senate nothing of importance was done, its time being principally occupied in electing a few officers, Sergeant-at-Arms and Door-Keepers. The lobby begins to fill up, and, from appearances, it is probable Gev. Wright will find himself sur rounded by. some thousand office seekers in the course of a few days. The Governor, determined not to be run down at his private residence, has in- timated to his hungry friends that no interviews will be given at his house on publie business. A very judicious and proper regulation. Thi course, brings them to the capitol, and at an early hour the throng is so large that it 1s with some in- convenience members can get through it to take their seats. Several of the legal profession, from your city, are here, in pursuit of the vacant, or about to be vacant, seat of Judge Kent. It isquite amusing to witness the finesse used by these gentle- men to convey the idea that office was not the only consideration for their visit here, but business. They can at all times be known by the large pack- age of briefs which are ever in their hands, or by their plate, when dining. “Business before the Supreme Court,” nothing else, until you by chance detect them holding on to the button-hole of some influential person in a corner, when he has been merely asking “‘his opinion upon the propriety of acertain move in chancery. ” I forgot, in its proper place, to men- tion that notice was given by a native trom your city, of his intention eae day, to introduce a bill to abolish the Marine Court in your city, which, of course, isa blow at your great naturali- zing shop. Notice also was given to increase the jurisdiction of all Justices Courts to $100 and up- ward; also to suppress licentiousness, the latter a measure much desired. The all-engrossing sub- ject is, our two U, States Senators. Nothing else is talked of but this; and it is certain that, without some exiraordinary changes, the present incum- bents will be retained. Flagg, it is rumored, threatens to throw up his office should this ensue; and, indeed, well he might take this stand, for he will be certain to be thrown out by the Legislature should he come up for reappointment for his unexampled interference in the election of speaker. Applicants at present, in this city, for the office of judge of the Circuit Court, C. Dewitt, J. G. Hart, thelother gentlemen having left some day or two since. The appoint- ment rests between Hart, De Witt and Bosworth, but at this date, it is impossible to say who will be the fortunate man. Veritas. 9—IN Sz- New Youx Leoistature—January nats. The Chairman aunounced the following Standing Committees :— On C! \a——Mesare. Porter. Beers, Johnson. Finance—Mesare. Porter, Hand. Jadiciary—Mesers. Lott, Sherman, Putnam. Militia—Mesers. Clark, Chamberlain, Jones. Canals— Messrs. Denniston, Varian, Scovill. Railroads—Mesers, Faulkner, Hard, Beekman. Roads and Bridges—Messre. Burnham, Devo, Mitchell. Literature—Mevssrs. Wright, ‘ick, Beers. fe bir obo tm oe Hand, Backus, janks insurance Companies—M » Corni Talcott, Lester. " on si ‘Lowns and Countics—Messrs. Johnson, Bartlit, Jones. Agriculturo—Messrs. Smith, Beekman, Emmons; 4 Commerce ond Navigation—Messrs. Patnam, Corning, jones Manufactures—Messrs. Barlow, Bockee, Clark. Medical Societies and Medical Colleges—Messrs. Back. us, Faulkner, Barlow. legea and . Elections—Messrs. Deyo, Taloott, Faulkner. Engrossed Bills—Mesers, Lester, Folsom, Beers. Indien Adfsira-Mesere, Hard, Chamberlain, Folsom. Expiring Lawe—Messrs. Mitchell, Bartlit, Smith. in Expenditures--Messrs. Sherman, Wright, Den- ston Cit es and Villeges—Mesers. Varian, Lester, Hand. Publio ‘Bulldings—Mossre Bcovil, ‘Varney, Lott. Poor Laws—Mesers. Varney, Beckman, Sedgwick. Charitable and Religious Socioties—Mesars. Clark, Burhem, Emmonr. ee 1 part of nate— Mesare. Jones, Folsom, Wright. APPOINTMENTS BY THE Parsipent.—Samuel H. Kneass, to be Consul of the United States for the Port of Caithagena, New Grenada J. B. Lacey, of Vir- nia, to be Consul of the United State he Port of uevitas, Cuba. ic L. Todd, to be Assayer of the Branch Mint of the United States at Dahlo: in the State of Georgia. James B Longacre, of Philadel iti to be Engraver of Mint of the United States, at Philadel. phis. Col. J. Glenn obtained a verdict of $1000 against Sam uel Hamilton, of Pittsburgh, for slander. Late rrom Tsxas.—By the Republic, Crane, at New Orleans, we have received Galveston dates to the 28th uit —four days later. “rhe proceedings of the Texan Congress, now in session at Washington, appear to be of little importance. accounts a bill'was pending in tae House of Representa- t.ves to authorize the +rection of a light-house on Gaives- ton Island, by co t wit private individuals, allowing tothem the priv lecting light-money, under certain restrictions. A bill has object of which is to suspend t of exchequer bills, and its passage is led as cer by those having a good oppo: tunity tn knans the views of the members. The correspondent of the Galveston Civilian, writing from the seat of Government, has the polloming—- 8o far nothing has been eaid in relation to the beg. I ‘am inclined to think th«t the vessels will be sold, as there ‘appears to be no dispositon to make an appropriation for jing them in r . = . be from President Jones to It substantially takes the foreign policy of the Republic as those presented by President Houston in his last annual mes- sage. We learn from it that emigration to the northern senlbentern portions of Texes has been very much in- creased during the last two or three months. The President speake in slowing terms of the progress made in the extension of the means of general education. The discontinuance of the use «of Exchequer bills, is re- commended, as the necessities which gave rise to them no longer exist. President Jones strongly recommends a hard money currency fer the Republic. His Excellency is in favor of freetrade. The policy of protecting the pub- lic faith is insisted upon in the strongest terms. The vex- ed question as to the location of the seat of Government menses tobe referred directly to the popular vote, The Hon. Isaac Van Zandt, Jate Texan minister to this country, was at Galveston at last dates, Newefrom Corpus Christi up to the 24 inst. has been received, at which tim? all was quiet in that section and trade represented as brisk. The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate, on the retirement of President Houston from office: 1, Resolved, by the Senate, That the administration of President Houston, which this day terminates, has been characterised by a forecast economy and ability which entitle it to the thanks and gratitude of the ne ion. Resolved further, That as the Constitutional advisers of the President, we have undiminished confidence in- the unbending integrity ind devoted patriotism of Gen Sam. Houston, and he cerries with him into retirement our warm wishes for his health and happiness. qT oltewing, gentlemen have been appointedjby Pre sident Jones as the members of his Cabinet: William B. Ochiltree, Secretary of the Treasury; Ebe- nezer Allen, Attorney General, Moses Johnson, Irrece surer; James B. Shaw, Comptroller, re-appointed; Charles Mason, Auditor, re appcinted; 8. Z. Hoyle, President's Private Secretury. ‘The departments of State, and War, and Marine, have not yet been filled. The Hon. E. Allen wilt act as Se- cretary of State ad interim, and M C, Hamilton, Esq. as Secretary of War and Marine, ad interim. e battery erected during the last year, at the est end of Galveston Island, was completely destroyed some weeks mince, by the action of the waters of the Gulf, which had for some time been making encroachments upon that end of the Island, and during a short but se vere gule, the foundation gave way, and left it acomplete wreck. @ guns, with most of shot, were secured, and have been removed, as frame works. been introduced, the also th Theatricals. The Baker family are giving concerts at Saler, Mass. The Boston Quartette Club are at Princeton, delighting the residents of that town with theirmusio. The Circus company of Howes and Mabie are said to be drawing immense houses at Mobile. Hannington, with his beautiful dioramas, is at Natchez. The author of the most of the favorite burlesques which have recently appeared in this city, has written a new extravaganza, which has been highly suceessful in London. Itis gular take-of upon the romance of “Un "and is entitled ‘The Knight and Sprite, or the Cold Water Cure.” The two companies of serenadera and minstrels, viz : the “ Ethiopian” and the “ Virginiy,” have wedded their fortunes, and hold out in their united strength in Phila- delphia.' Ole Bull Myers Master Dismond, and the Pro- fesuor ofthe B'ack Art, with the unpronouncadle name, are also with them. ‘There were upwards of 700 pares present at Ole Bull’s Concert, at Brooklyn, on Wednesday evening. Macbeth, translated into German by Von Schlegel, was peformed at St. Louis by a German company. The celebrated Georgia Champions, and that astounding prodigy, Juba, are giving entertainments at Taunton. A Philadelphia paper advertises an exhibition ot that pisce ot Maelzel’s Conflagration of Mosc»w. It happens, wever, that the identical piece of mechanism brought to this country by Maelzel, Tepreeetan that great histo rical event, is now stored in a barn out at Cambridge, and has not been opei.ed for several years. Signor Casella will give a concert at the Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, on the evening of the 24th. He will be assisted, among other, by a young lady of that city, said to be a charming singer, who will makewer first ap pearance in pubtic. Eaton Stone, who is said to be the greatest the age, is playing at the Amphitheatre, New nestrian of rleans. Personal Movements. —— Worth recently left St. Augustine for Tampa y- Judge Potter, of Coventry, while on his way to this city, to take his seat ia the House ot Representatives, full from his wegon in a fit, and was budly injured. It is feared that he will not be able to attend the present session of the General Assembly.— Providence Transcript. The Alphad-lphia Toscin, is the title of anew ,de- voted to the Jaboriug classes, published at Alphudelphia, Michigan. It has eight editors, Charles H. Chapman, of Chicago, Ill, having been con- vioted of fraudulent bankruptcy, has been sentenced to pay a fiae of $10 and undergo an imprisonment of five years at hard labor in the penitentiary. City Intelligence. Police Office. jan. 10—' Sexina tHE ELErnant.”— Mr. Delight Gardiner, of Island, ceme to this city a few days since, and by way of having a lunar at the Ele- pens visited the various menegeries about town. On is travels he encountered two teminines known as Mary Duff and Kate Daley, on the corner of Front and Fulton streets, who.relieved him of a pocketfull of rocks—$130 in bills, und a couple of notes amounting in value to about sheet nymphs were arrested committed for the y. Tux Cot Invenwat.—There are a great variety of ways of cutting a person, but it is not against the law to o eemece ‘except in special cases. For instance, Eliza Wilhama, of 188 William street, met Catherine Delawano, and looking her directly in the face, passed her without appearing to recognize her. That was the cut direct and tolerated bythe law;but Catherine Delawono turned ruund = ies arm Spr nite and thet is =< internal, and the revised statutes wont stand any such proceeding. The cutter was held to bail. 3 4 Discoveny or Tom Jonxs.—Tom Jones was found gon: cealed in the house No. 96 Elm street,on Thursday night. There was “nothing in it.” Coroner's Office.—Ms.ancnory Drata.—Yerterday morning en elderly female, named Janct Barlas, @4 years ol age, was found dead in the bulk-head at the toot of Ful- ton atreet, Noith river. It appeared thst on Monday af. ternoon,abeut half past 4 o’clock, the old lady leit the house of Mra. Ann Kemp, of 109 Ludlow street to go to her residence No. 178 Church street; and about haifan hour after she leit it commenced snowing violently, and the probability is she got bewildered in the storm, and fell into the bulk head at the place above mentioned The Coroner held an inquest, and the jury found a verdict of “death from exposure, by accidentally falling into the water within the bulk-head, which is being filled in at the foct of Fulton street.” Desravorive Fire.—A fire broke out about half- past eleven on ey night, in the large flourin mill below the falls, owned by S/las 0. Smith, which to- gether with its entire contents was totally destroyed.— ‘he mill, which was ene cf the oldest in the city, and conteireds runs of ‘stone, was occupied by Henry Slater and John Keefer—both cf whom were insured on their stock, the former inthe sum of $1,000. Mr Smith had an insurance cf $10 0000n the mill and machinery, which will probably cover his loss. The origin of the fire has not been ascertained. The machinery hed not been used for nese awerk Mi oabenied i sia ie “ Shawmut Mills.” occu} Alcott, and the “ Clinton Mills,” by Bi el & Hell, were in the most imminent danger duriog the whole of the oon. flagration, which reged for more then two hours; and those valuable buildings were only saved from drstruction by the extreordinesy exertions of the firemen. The “Shawmut” escaped with the loss of part of its roof, About seven t! ext morning the bells sounded a se- cond alarm. ‘The stone wall of the“ Clinton Milis” had become heated to such a degree, the evening before, that after the departure ofthe watch, it set fire to the timbers ofthe in the story. ‘The firemen were promptly on the ground, end the flames were extinguished befure doing much injury to the building. Rochester ‘ erat. Great Sate or Ort, Pamntinas, Sratuary, &c. The gallery of oil paintings, &c., that has so long been exhibited in the granite Buildings, Broadway, will be offered for sule by auction on Wednesday and Friday evenings next, without any reserve whatever. This may afford the admirers of the old masters the means of obtaining a copy of some of their productions at a reasonable cost. The whole collection is worthy o| pection, ard as the ad- mission is free, it will only be at the cost of a lit- tle time to do so, for they muat be seen to be ap- preciated, Granp Musicat Festivat..—The firet annual concert of the National Musical Association, comes off on Monday evening next, at the Tabernacle, Broadway. The choir will consiet of upwards of one hundred vocalists, who will give most of the national pieces of music extant, and also several new pieces that have been in rehearsal by the mem- bers for some time past. Jt isexpected that all the illustrious strangers in the city will be present, to- ether with ths whole of the military staff, and the naval officers now on this station. MimitaryY Batis To'come orr at Nist0’s.— The Tompkin’s Blues, January 16th ; Governor’s Guards, 24th; City Guard, 28:h ; Highland Gunrd, Bist. These Balle all vie with each other in the splendor of their decorations, getting up suppers, &e. in magnificent style. yiteettont Notter—The Aa vertisements sof the 0 Suppression oF weeny, ens ot i iemey gil appear on the fow Jaat column, of sis 5: IDEON, M.D. ‘Agent, ollege,95 Nassau street "Bifice and Consulting Ho