The New York Herald Newspaper, January 23, 1845, Page 1

Vol. XI., No. 22—Whole No. 3984. Pork and Beans 1 VEGETABLES. Green Peas. 6 _ FISH. Boiled Salinon 2 we Halibut 1 Bass...16 Vens’n Bieaks, And every deli- ‘eacy the mar- ‘ket affords. oyster sauce, Calves tiead, .. Milk... ..0 Gentlemen are weed te the, mistakes mention exch article obtafued. HE PROPRIETOR rapectulle intoome hia and res] ly THE pan has opened hia new. end id hotel 133 ‘Broad yin the imme: ieinity of of Amusement, aad has feral @ tha: will bear favor- able compatison with the inthe City. “The pro. teat ee ee Two Stoy How most busy and thr ‘TO LET—Several anuj Mec street, near 7th avenue, in feof the city. Possession imi lor a term of years to good tenants at a very low rate. lots fa lease for building. Enquire on the premises as jt? re ania part of the Harlem nver, Westchester, consisting of one hundred au tea acres of land, properly fenced and in good order. Upon the Farm there is a commodious modern built Mansion House, with a garden, stable and all necessury appendages, suitable for a geutl-man’s country residence. ‘There are also upon the Farm two Farm Houses, and all necessary out buildings | Also, valuable mill site and water power, aud an orchard. ‘The ry accessible from the city, being with'n nine mil of the City Hall, with che privilege of a free brioge across, the Harlem river. ‘The cars of the Hixrlgn Railroad run within half a mile of the house, For terms and further particulars in- quire b tween and 38. M-of "He M. MORRIS. _J18 Im* re 11 Pine street, second story. FOr SALE—A Saw and Grist Mill, with a large work-shop ied about ten horse power, from t Iwelling house, barn, blacksmith- shop, andeiaht acres of land. “The above property is situated in Kautches'er, 18 miles from New York, and one {rom the Baclem Hailroad. For particulars and terms, apply to J. ‘ TOMPKINS, 183 Eldridge st. New York, ot on the premises of _Jal2 ImFec ‘PETER J. SHEANWOOD. ‘OR SALE CHEAP—A Horse Power Machine for sawing and planing, well worthy the attention of blindmakers, sashmakers, &c," It is new and sold for waut of use. May be seen in the buildiag en 24th street, uear 8th avenue, occupied by 322 st re ROSELLE & STEPHEN PIANO FORTE FOR SALE—A good second hand English Piano Forte, to be sold cheap for cash, the property of a ntleman leaving the city. This will be found a very great jargain, suitable for a school or learners. Can besren at 128 East Broadway. 422 st¥ec FURNISHED ROOM WANTED—A Young Gentleman, of sober habits and highly respectable, is jrous to obtain a furnished room, wi rd. jn a private family. Locw ti a tow G i ‘Address 2. Ke bs. Lower Post Office." “jen ives O ParaNalvE ASSORTMENT DE UROCLIGES ¥ PAU iTS, at WHOLESALE AND nit SCOTT'S, 76 NASSAU STREET. Tee cteerieet OPfirete public inspection the bert gon, of auy establishment in the city. Superior Rum: Holland Gin, Heoteh and Irik Whisker, Edinburgh Ale, and Fruits, fresh and D digi Sh ied BO "JOHN Ss. score ‘Wholesale and Retail Store, 76 Nassau st N. B.—People from the county Hotel aad Board Keepers who ba for nah, wil hadi 10 their advantage to ive this establishment's call ent to any part ol ty, free of expense. “The ‘Scotch and Irish Whiskey is great PASE ol Eth Wi aes oc SS a] HEAPEST AND BEST —Red Ash COAL, at J. Weeky’ Yard, 256 Eiteabeth st. “All waders ccureand, under sheds, dry, and delivered clean to any part of the city, at the low peices, viz. Large Nnt, $5: ove, $5 50; Broken and Egg, $5 50. Orders received by’ City Des ‘Store corner Elizabeth sts, and at the Yard, 258 tisabe pete 1 el 310 lint re JACOB WEEKS, TAXES OF 1844. OFFICE OF RECEIVER O} URSUANT to the Act “for the Coltcction q PU ot New ork, posed Aw unc tee ce ts heressy given, that ailess the ‘Taxes now remaining unpaid, shall be paid to me at my office, om oF before the fifteenth day tnd farther slditon of oe pes east yell Cecbereed oe al addition of one ed on tach: Tures Fomelaing wapeid on the Bitoarth davrof March ‘The present law requiring the x public be paid to the Re- criver only, (the office of Ward NSotlectors wviug bern abolish ed,) all those w it convenient to pay their Taxes can , Will find it greatly to their advantage to do 40, thereby voiding the crowd and delay which will necessarily cceur for several davs Me eee 5 The ‘Tax Bills may be obtained on application at the offier. T. KIERSTED, Receiver of ‘Taxes, Office hours from 8 o’clock, A. M. until OTICE—The co- jership here ofore existing between Bootree i ja?toMri* re ‘Adains & Leber, in the Lastand business, No. 9 Tacob sty is this day’ by mutual consent dissolved. JONA’ ‘HAN PANS: PREDERICK F LEBER. N. B.—The basiness will be continued by the ‘subseriber as usual, ‘who will settleall demands {or-and,ogainac the firm. ‘All favors duly accey JONATHAN ADAM New York, Jan. 20, 1915. FRENCH POTATOES. Just, RECEIVED TER SHIP CAHAWBA, Coffin, mas- ter, fron Nantes, a few thousand bushels of the jt French Potatoes, in excellent order, and for sale in quantities to suit ptchasers, by SAML THOMPYON, 273 PEARL SP REET, Or on board, foot of Dover street UPID HOLDS HIS GRAND LEVEE TURNER & iy FISHER’S, 74 Chatham street, daily md wight, where he dispenses to his votaries the most splendid Valentines tn the E5z, Palsy, “hetends capmicd on che trees Herel tere” ‘N. B-—Valeutines ofall binds made. to order, at Cupid’s Quaster his neeats, TURNER & FISHEN, in attenvcnes. re CaST OFF CLOTHING AND FURNITURE EN on ADEE superfl SeulAdress Deane streets Noes, inthe beget Onen ” P.S.—A line through the Post Office, or otherwi (0. 9 Jacob street. 321 3m 52 wem promptly atignded to. 25 ime re jusively to General Surgery, and in Eye, Sq ip weorging yo tank al the minting, cl sare of she Pant Races Doleraliies of Bee iy teehee or Squinving is invariably successful. Personal re sodevlide chive wl vasmcays ee erensentty ously So Teak tas tress may be dispeused with. S'Mercer ntret. tail Imre Ta RINLOR f PONS ALBANY ALE, ‘ rows Ale, hos bend, berrds dad halves, tar’ @hippiog 204 City aay at No. 178 West street, corner a BARBER, *, b - RBER, A rants teases eke ator than with ieir conmoen’” "A" gente a 1» Lally a to the use of Private Families, Hotels, Paolic es, ee New York, January 9, 1845, a5 Im*m R, HAM PON RD Bat ho ith 7 5 it wit Mie PUCERR: Noriamcmered into pu nerangemens rich Siwery, most veapeeshaly sapuanes inthe able shed be tecds comunencing a Class for de Sword Meaeecies, ta all ics branches Americas and Kroneh such aa, Sima ‘and Broad Sword Exercise, and also Cane Exercise, “Me. Ti has been for several years cogaged as Teacher of the Sword in the United States Army, to become perfect in ag N. B.—Vol » either Hiughet or Avery Britten ir the same on the sare Sse oi Ware een : Faller. ~ SEGARS—SEGARS—SEGARS. D, Hehe gain ates mare Norm N nones. soles 0a ST ecole ence im* ro and Cientlemen can he Completely equipped for Meanueraden following choice Segars, las, of various brands. \cipes. Yngeaindad. : to purchas:ng elsewhere 426 ‘Tableaus, or Fancy Balls, is at U Hh A En dia. ac fain TABLEAU AND FANCY BALL OSTIIMES—The only Costame W: 8 PRINCK STREET, Costumes for Parties of fifty or one hundred pesens esta ostu.nea fo 4 aay hire to any part of the United States. stiches) - attend to. imére V HEAT cioo Bushels Prime Illinois Wheat, for sale in ots to suit purchasers, iPtee Pure, K. COLLINS & CO., 56 South st, (HOPPE R—200 cases very superi jor English Sheati Cc fe frome sei 4 Wogan aces oF COLL eS ‘j2dec w street, THE NEW YORK HERALD. NEW YORK, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 23, 1845. ‘Washington; [Correspondence of the Herald;] Wasuinaton, D. C., Jan. 18, 1844. NES, ke, «.¢, | Comfrmations—How the Thing is Managed—A Case in Point—Small-Beer Politicians—What or gain by visiting Wushington—An Anec- fe. Dear Sre:—It will doubtless be interesting, aud probably new to many of your readers, to be made acquainted with the manner in which the confir- mation of certain nominations are brought about here, and I will devote a paragraph to this novel subject, by your leave. The modus operandi varies in some of its minor features, (as the case may be,) but the principle is pretty much the same in most instances. At random—I will point you, for ex- ample, to the case of Judge White, of Connecti- cut, whose name is now before the Senate for the Consulship at Liverpool. This mission is said to be the most lucrative post in the gift of the ad- ministration, and is of sufficient magnitude to il- lustrate my point to good advantage. Imprimis, then—at the proper moment the name of Judge White is semt in tothe Senate by the President. Now, it happens that Judge White is a perfectly competent man, in all respects a gentle. man of talent and influence, and possesses all the necessary requisites for the statien to which he is appointed. It also happens that the Hon. Jabez W. Huntington, who is Chairman of the Commit- tee on Commere, (to which committee this class of nominations is first presented,) is diametrically d to Judge White, and conse it against his confirmation “to the death? (ais contrary, Hon. George H. Catlin, (of the House,) is an intimate friend of the J iy le and though he can have no voice in the vote, he most religiously desires that White may “go through” in safety. The letter-writers, from your city particularly, learn the existing state of affairs on this question, each and all of whom at once ‘‘choose_ sides”— and after contriving to inform the parties of the tremendous influence they possess, how much they can do for them, etc., the work begins. In the instance I have alluded to, the correspondent of the ‘‘ Express,” and his immediate friends forward a batch of confidential despatches to New York, and after a trifling delay, and aftera considerable pro-ing and con ing, a gentleman by the name of Hallet, a Clerk of the Superior Court in your city, suddenly makes his appearance in Washington This Mr. Hallett in reality a gentleman of the first class, and following up the brilliant style in which he lives at his princely home in Gotham, he forthwith gives a magnificent dinner or two at his hotel, to which are invited his perciealer friends, among whom may be seen the Hon. Senators from New York, etc. etc. In the meantime, Catlin has written eastward, and another “bright particular star” quietly steps from the cars, and books him- self at Coleman’s. This last personage isa Mr. Williams, from Connecticut, the President of the Norwich Bank. This fact, of itself, may not seem at all important, but when it is remembered that pater White was formerly Cashier of the same Bank, it is fair to presume that Mr. Williams is acquainted with him. The truth is, however, this Mr. Williams isthe fast friend of White. He posses- ses as much influence as any man in Connecticut, and 18 on the best of terms with the Hon Jabez W. Huntington, Chairman of the Committee on Com- merce. The quid nuncs grin, ut first; but after taking acareful survey of the premises, the opposing inte- tests go at it, tooth and nail, and the work forth- with commences in earnest. Williams seizes upon Huntington at the outset—follows him—dines with him—sups with him—passes the evening at his jodgings—pays his respects to him at an early hour in the morning—chats with him—rides with him— walks with him—smokes with him—in short, he sticks to him like pitch, till the latter enters the Senate Chamber, daily; and at its adjournment, Mr. Williams engages the hon. gentleman to the utter exclusion of every body else. All this passes for “genuine coin” amongstthe uninitiated; and the warm attachment of Mr. Williams for his triend Mr. Huntington, is only equalled by the patience with which the Hon. Senator endures the devotednees of his old and valued friend Williams. All at once, (from some unknown cause!) the the chairman of the Committee on Commerce dis- covers that Judge White is ‘a marvellous proper man” for the consulship at Liverpool, and the eru- dite and knowing letter-writer for the Express may be seen in a by-corner with his iriends, most vo- ciferously insisting that the thing is a humbug, and that White can’t succeed! The object of this able correspondent and his backers to get White reject- ed, in the expectation that this Mr. E. P. Hallet, Clerk of the Superior Court in s C New York, will come in for the next choice! Hallet is a splendid fellow, and in case of White’s rejection, he has been led to think he will get the nomination! But this is moonshine. Williams and his friends know “what 1s-what ;” and they will remain here till the matterissettled. My own opinion (from a thorough knowledge of all the wire-pulling in this case) is, that in spite of the eflorts of E. P. Hallet, Eeq.—in ve of the splendid letters by the correspondent of the Express—in spite of all opposition—Judge White wiil be confirmed, and you need not be sur- prised if the mail which carries this should give you informatien of the fact. Barely supposing the contingency, however, that White shall be rejected, I will add that a near relative of Mr. Polk will re- ceive the nomination, and be confirmed, without doubt. Mr. Hallet will have spent his time and money on a bootless errand—the Express will in- pte in some new epeculations (as nearly correct as the others)—the friends of White will place their index fingers on their protuberances— while the consul at Liverpool quietly enjoy his $15,000 per annum, and upwards—at least, for the present. Such is a brief outline of what transpires 'n bringing about the kind of object I have alluded to. ._ There is another class of men, a sort of mongrel, in the trade of politics, of which I beg the liberty of saying a word or two, who are eternally infest- ing this city, and who spend more money than they can earn, in office-hunting. Take an instance. A subordinate officer in the Customs at New York, Philadelphia, or elsewhere, is removed by the Col- lector, either with or without cause. He goes, instanter, to some half a dozen prominent politi- cians in his vicinity, and procures their signatures to a long rigmarole (which he previously prepares himself), and which not one of them deigns to ith his “balance of account,” he repairs read. to his tailor (who generally sells solely for cash to this sort of gentry) and obtains a new coat; and, having previously won a hat on the election, -he 18 ready atonceforastart. He oopetatee Washington, and arriving in the capital of the twenty-six States, he stops at Coleman’s or Faller’s, and inquires the direction to the White House. On being preeent- ed to the President, he is received by Mr. Tyler with his character’ urbanity—who listens to the sad story of his wrongs, acknowledges the equivocal compliment which the uniortunate devil bestow: on him, in the assurance of his havin; been “an original Tyler man”—and his ten mi- nutes being up, the sufferer is advised to call upon the Secretary of the Treasury, and state his case. He takes his credentials, and waits upon Mr. Bibb. Now the Hon. Secretary has, peradventure; been ited during the morning by a half a score of the same character of applicants. The last one, how- ever, knows nothing of this, and he proceeds to unfold the injustice which has been dealt him— Bibb, in the meantime, busying himself with mere important mattere—until the stranger innocently asks if the Secretary “ will see that he is righted?” He assures the fellow he will do a'l he can for him, and hisattention shall be given to his case, as soon as his leisure will permit—a safe promise on the part of the Secretary, by the way—tor he never has any leisure, whatever! The unfortu- nate makes his best bow, and departs. Elated with his progress, (for he is now satisfied that he has most essentially used up certain people at fome,) he returns to the hotel, where he meets with some dozen or more, who being similarly situated, are just as happy as himself, and who are just as dear bein; stated! The congratulation is l—the equad hurrah, drink, and smoke, until e of their funds, remind our gentlemen that they must mizzle. They start on their return, and nine chances out of ten, if they be not disciples of Father Matthew, they get most gloriously “how- come-you-s0” before they reach Baltimore. They arrive, however, and three, four, six weeks elapse, but no tidings from Washington! They have written a dozen times, but their letters have been consigned to the trash-pannier. Tired with the suspense, they centrive to Taise another fifty spot, and repair to Washington again, where they meet with the same success (!) precisely—get drunk, sure, on this occasion—return and wait another month or more before they conclude ‘ can bring their mindsto the réalization of the fact, that they have got to go to work atter all! There are hundreds of this class who visit Washington every yi least ten out of every dozen of whom gain nothing whatever by their ridiculous course, and who can ill afford the expense ef the journey. Ifsuch gentlemen will accept the advice of one who is acquainted somewhat with the “tricks of the trade,” they- will save their capital and their reputation (if they have any) by staying at home. __A good anecdote on this subject, though it ia old, is going the rounds. A seedy looking man calle: at one of the Departments, some years ago, and having been d before the Secretary, he pulled forth from reasy pocket a crumpled etter, le former with the followin, remarks :—‘‘Here’s a paper, Mr. Secretary, as’ll tell you who Lam ; and I wants a place in the Cus- tom House at ———, and zhe Curlector says he haint no objection to appinting me, pervided you haint none. Now I shud like toknow if I ken go there. The Hon. Secretary Jaughed—he could’ ‘nt help but laugh, and coolly informing the green ’un that “the didn’t care where the devil he went £0 long as he did’nt come where he was,?— he arose and left the office-seeker to fiad his way out again! Adieu. Homo. Morrisville, Pa, [Correspondence of the lierald J] Mornisvitre, Bucks Co. » Jan. 15. The Grand Celebration on the Eighth—Col. Erd- man— Thomas Ross—Sympathy for Governor Dorr—Progress of the “Native” Movement— Petticoat Lectures on Abolition, §c. J. G. Bennerr, Esq :— Perhaps no political celebration was ever more generally, or more enthusiastically observed, than was the celebration of the “‘inflexible democracy” of this county on the eighth instant, in commemo- tation of their late victory, and of the battle of New Orleans. In almost every township, from Bensalem to Durham, preparations had been made on a grand scale—and with scarcely a single ex- ception, the day passed off to the great satisfaction of every democrat, much to the mortification of tfeir political opponents. In Doylestown, our county seat, the preparations were of an unusually extensive order. The “big guns” of the party, its leaders and managers, being resident there and in the immediate vicinity, they were somewhat better prepared to give éclat to the occasion than were their friends in the other parts of the county. And they well deserve more thana mere passing notice; for, a better arranged, or a better conducted gala, ceuld scarcely be imagined. Letters of invitation had been sent to Hon. Geo. M. Dallas, Hon. James Buchanan, Hon. Daniel Sturgeon, Hen Mr. Kane, Col. Erdman, and many other distinguished democrats of the Keystone State, many of whom were im attendance. Our 3enators in Congress were, unfortunately, denied the privilege of attendance, in consequence of the press of public business,—and the Vice President elect was compelled to decline an invitation, as he had previously made arrangements to meet his political friends at Tammany Hall, ia your city, upon tne same day. Their letters in answer to the solicitations of attendance extended to them, were read during the day, and coxtained many happy allusions to the “true and faithful” demo- cracy of old Bucks. The day was opened by the firing of artillery, which continued until 12 o’clock, noon, when the procession was formed under di- rection of Col. Isaiah James, aided by Gen. Bryan, of the Democrat. And avery numerous and im- posing procession it was, comprising some of the old revolutionary heroes who were in the army of Washington when he crossed the Defaware, near this pretty village of Morrisville, just previous to the memorable battle of Trenton. The venerable appearance of these old heroes, as with feeble steps they endeavored to keep pace with the hurrying throng, their silver ing in the cool north breeze, their eyes glistening with unwented excitement, and their furrowed cheeks APs with unusual freshness, — all presented to the spectator a sight of uncommon interest After marching through the principal streets, the procession entered the Court House, where the assembled multitude were addressed in a most forcible and cogent manner by Col. Reah Frazier, of Lancaster. After which, the proces- sion was again formed and proceeded tu Sand’a Motel, where a sumptuous entertainment was pre- pared, and into which the hungry mass “dove” with an appetite and an eagernese*seldom wit- neseed. After the cloth had been removed, Col. Jacob Erdman, member of Congress elect from Bucks and Lehigh, im reply to a plimentary toast, rose and delivered a neat and appropriate speech, evincing much sound argument and prac- tical good sense in his remarks upon the state of peace and the duties of representatives. Col. rdman will ably supply the place of our it sub silentio representative, Judge Jenks, who, al- though a very intelligent, worthy and-estimable ant leman, never yet, I believe, opened his lips in the halls ot Congress, beyond a sonorous “aye” or “nay.” The feature of the occasion, however, was the speech of Thomas Ross, Esq, who, with a fluency and a volubility that showed he was em- inently endowed by nature with these essential qualificatures of an orator, reviewed, in a masterly manner, the Cyan position of parties in the coun- try, descanted in terms of deserved reprobation upon the conduct of the whig party of Rhode Isiand, in their treatment of that “unconquered and uncon- abers ier ecco Governor Dorr,—made some very forcible and well-timed allusions to the present po- sition of Pennsylvania, in regard to her liabilities to her creditors, utterly repudiated repudiation, and concluded his remarks by offering the following toast :— “ State Honor and State Rights—Both should be sednous- ly guarded. If we repudiate the one we are unworthy of other. ‘To preserve State Rights we must preserva State Honor.” This toast was rapturously received by the high- ly respectable and influential company assembled, and fair expression of the sentiments of the ie velag i here upon the subject ot our State’s integrity. _ Mr. Koes is a gentleman of high talents, influen- tial and popular throughout the county, and de- servedly esteemed both for his private virtues and public services. No individual was more energetic or untiring in his efforte, during the late severe po- litical campaign, to secure the boheme of the de- (inet than was Mr. Ross—and his efforts in this and the adjoining couaties of Lehigh, North- ampton, &c., were tully evine somely increased democratic ities. Although personally unacquainted with him, I am “aly as- sured that in Mr. Ross the democracy of Bucks have a champion of the highest merit, for a more earnest and talented advocate of their cause is rarely to be found, nor one less actuated by My interests and selfish considerations. Mr. Ross evidently destined to sustain a brilliant career, both in the councils of the State and nation. _ The celebration in Doylestown was kept up with undiminished vigor until late in the evening, when a grand display of fireworks was given—a(ter which, the old farmers from the neighborhood re- turned to their homes with their delighted daugh- ters and sons, and “‘ quiet again reigned.” f The native party of the Seeconaring all its resources infto one grand effort, have established newspaper at Newtown, for the better dissemin: f their | Sieg ag ese principles »ppear to to learn from their rmined hostility itant tax for the rt of the Bucks Cou House, in which a few poor, superannuate: persons of foreign birth are supported at the ot the tax-payers. The editor of the paper, EM. Paxson Eeq , isa good natured young man, of tolerable talent, some experience, and sxcced aos ef renown of some sort—at present Secretary of that useful body, the Agricultural Society—and whilome, editor of a Bo campaigf paper. In a more en- lightened and liberal cause than nativeism, he might probably shine to some advantage. a veral ancient petticoat leciurers on abolition have recently been making the circuit of our county, enlightening the minds of our honest far- mers upon the horrors of Southern slavery. Their lectures were generally tolerably well attended, but I doubt whether they made more cash than they did converts. F A county meeting will be held at Doylestown, on the 3d of February next, for the purpose of ex- pressing the sentiments of the democrats-of this county on the lamentable situation of Governor Dorr, of Rhode Island. Delegates will be in at- tendance from all parts of the district, and reaolu- tions of sympathy, if nothing else, will be passed expr e of their commiseration in the sufferings of the imprisoned patriot. Jf they have no substa: tial effect, such measures will at least be gratity- tng to the feelings of the Governor wad all who sympathize with him. The re-election of Dr. Sturgeow tes States Senate, has given general satisfaction to the democrats of this county, who araepeere that Governor Porter would be eleeted. Against Governor Porter, a deep rooted o tion ars to exist among the leaders here, whieh pro is occasioned by other motives than are apparent to the supeificial observer, Yours truly, by their hand- Bux. locks float-: bany. [Correspondence of the Herald.} Ausany, Jan. 18, 1845. The loss of Mr. Foster's Election accownted for— Probability of a Division in the Democratic Ranks, and the State falling into the hands of the Whigs— The Texas Question—What is best to be done— Probability of the formation of a Northern League, in opposition to the Southern, on the Slave Question—Appointment of Offcers—Quad- rille Parties—Beautiful Ladies, married and single—Everything Gay, Gallant and Splendid. The rumor of Governor Wright’s interference in the selection of two United States Senators, which I gave you the other day in a letter, was in every particular true, and lost Mr. Foster his seat in the Senate by the election of General Dix. There is something unaccountable in the step taken by Mr. Foster’s friends, on the night of the caucus, in not allowing that gentleman’s name to be presented. It is, however, possible that the open stand taken by the Governor against him, personally, might have led to this unexpeeted movement and the substitution of Judge Nelson, against whom no- thing had been urged. Politically, the effect was bad, as it at once destroyed confidence in the minds of the old hunkers, and may possibly lead to the defeat of Dickinson, who is nominated for the six years term. The barn-burners are already out against him, and express a determination not to be governed by the action of the caucus If this should take place, it is palpably certain that the democracy are from that day a divided party, and the result will be that the State will again get in the hands of the whigs, to be kept by them for years to come. There is astrong dislike with many of the mem- bers to touch the question of Texas, which has been brought up by a resolution presented by Gen. Clark of the Senate. I much question whether it will pass that body; but should it, it will eall out a protracted debate in the other branch, anda large majority may be found voting in the negative.— In regard to the annexation of Texas, alone, the feeling is good; but as it cannot be separated from the question of slavery, in the opinion of members, it must meet with their opposition and hostility. It would, in our opinion, be much easier to get a resolution through instructing our Representatives and Senators in Congress to urge the immediate abolition of slavery in the South, for, to all appear- ance, nine-tenths of the members of this AssembI are determined abolitionists. We have much talk against the Southern league; but, observe this prediction, that the time is not far distant when we shall have a Northern league, which will commence in this State, and be headed by the leaders of both factions. The insolent, domi- neering tone of the South, will hasten that event ; and its conduct in the Baltimore Convention, in throwing over Van Buren because he was not “* Southern” enough, set the ball in motion, which may eventually end in a dissolution of the Union. The committees are now at work, and in a few days business will ‘be under full operation. Mr. Crain, of Herkimer, is placed at the head of Ways and Means, and T. R. Lee, of Westchester, chair- man of the Judiciary. ‘i One cf the three or four quadrilles which are annually given here by the élite of he city, came off last night at Congress Hall, and was a beautiful affair. The large dining room of Landon’s, the finest ball room in the Uni- ted States, was comfortably filled with the fashion of the eity, and the distinguished strangers at present visiting this place. The Albanians, like sensible people, commenced dancing at 8} in the evening, and broke up at 12 precisely. Among the distingmshed ladies present, were the beautiful and accomplished daughters of our millionaire Senator, Miss B, the two Miss S.’s and R.’s, one of whom is shortly to be mar- ried to a gentleman of your citys also the daughter of a gentleman who alternates between New York and Washington, Miss &., and to whom Mr. W , of your city, was very attentive. Miss N. was dressed in @ beautiful and very becoming Scotch plaid, and attracted the attention of several gentle- men who were constant in their attendance on this lady. The ladies of the State officers were also in action, and seemed greatly to enjoy them- selves, whilst their husbands were running to and fro, operating with members and others fer the election -of Young and Dix. Dr. W. of this city, whose sister was married a few evenings since, gave himself much importance, by a stiff strut about the room, and his earnest enquiries of “that lady’s name.” This gentleman was very conspi- cuous, and thought proper to introduce a new fea- ture in the course of the evening, that of dancing with his hat in hand, the latter being covered with fine cambric ruffles and rings. Three or fou waltzes were danced with much elegance and taste, but as to the Polka, we, perhaps, better say nothing about it. The managers of the ball were extremely politic and attentive, the ladies sweet and beautiful, the lights brilliant and gay, and jew- elry in profusion. We noticed one lady witha pearl wreath around her head, and a necklace of the same material, which fell upon a bosom of alabaster whiteness and beauty. The simplicity of this lady’s dress attracted our attention, and we could not but think how much more elegant she appeared than those who were bedecked with jewelry to the amount of thousands. An elegant er eye the evening’s entertainment he Hon.Ely Moore is here,and hasseverai times been closeted with the Governor. It is understood that he is on business of a highly important cha- racter. Veritas. Claverack,N Y. | Correspondence of the Herald.) Craverack, Columbia Co., Jan. 18, 1845. Dear Bennett :— After the sealing and departure of the hasty and imperfectly written note. sent you yesterday, our village was ina tumultuous and turbulent state. The villains who committed the gross outrage on Wolph, have been taken, and are now lodged in the Hudson jail. They prove to be four brothers by the name of Jackson, and have lived in our vicinity some time. On knocking Wolph down, they made tracks for a place about two miles dis- tant froin the village, called Kett’s Saw Mills, and were there captured after some trouble by the in- trepidity of John H. Steekles and Hudson Lume- ree, Esgs , who would have hung them up without law or license, had not some citizens interfered and stomped them. ere appears to have been some dozen or more young ruffians in the same scrape, from the fact that other outrages were committed the same day The person who struck Mr Stow, was pursued by Mr. A. Skinkle, but without success; he informs me, that the fellow thwarted and non plus’d him by spitting some tobacco juice in his eyes, which I think rather an efficacious resort to avoid recog- nition. Judging from all the reports that I hear, Hudson must be the scene of many funny rows. The wags and loafers raised the very devil with your Dutch troops, sent here to guard our jail, at the Hudson House the other night. One was made to drink a quartof hot water from a tea kettle, and then hired to run four times from the ferry landing to the public square, with two strings of bells around his neck ; the noise created all kinds of stories, some said a detachment had come from Copake to burn the city, and rescue the prisoners. The city hall bell immediately commenced ringing, and the people in much tribulation, especially the old ladies, who like the aged matrons of Don Juan, were inquiring whether there was going to be any nei: A Yours in haste, Trapg 1n Canapa.—A public meeting was held at Kingston on the 4th instant, of ship owners and others concerned in the carrying trade of Canada, at which it was reselved thet a petition should be drawn up and presented to the Legislature, setting forth the grie- vances under which they labor from the interference of foreigners with the trade. The natore of the grievance is stated to be that Jumber cut and dressed for market on the shore of Lake Erie, and throughout the western part of Canada West, is there purcoased by foreigners, carri- ed by them in foreign vessels to French Creek, a point in the United States, rafted t! afterwards brought into Canada, entered at the Custon House at Cotean du Lac as foreign lumber, nominally paying. a duty of five per cent, eo ae shipped for the British market as Canadian lumber. Froripa.—The Legislative Council of this Ter- ritory met at Tallahassee on the 6th inst. In the Senate, G. W. Macrae was elected President, and T. F. King Secretary. In the House of Representa- tives, W. A. Forward was chosen Speaker, and H Archer Chief Secretary. On the 10th inst., Gov. Branch communicated his annual message to the Council. Gov. Suunx’s Mzsssace.—This document, Gov. Shunk’s inaugural, is a very good State paper. It is brief, and, therefore, to the purpose ; and gives us his opinion on the stability of the American Union, and the policy he intends fo adopt. It would seem that Pennsylvania has made an excel- lent change in her Chief Magistrate. Annexed are a few extracts from the meseage or address. ‘When I contemplate the interests of our Common- wealth, as an independent sovereignty, and as a member of the community of American States—the mu! jed re- lations over which it exerts a supervising guardianship, and the peculiarly weighty obligations that press upon it at the present moment, I feel how im} tly 1 am quali- fied to discharge, and even to comprehend aright, the ar- duous and complicated duties to which I have been cali- ed. Happily the principles which should regulate the ad- ministration of the State, have been long since declared and ettablished by our republican fathers. ‘They are few andclear. That equaland exact justice should be ad- ministered tomen of all parties in politics, and of all per- suasions in religion—that our public faith shoul kept sacred under all circumstances—that freedom of re ligion, of suffrage, and of the press should be held invio- late—that general education is essential to the preserva- tion of liberty—that the separate rights and powers of the Executive, Legislative and judicial departments of the government, should be strictly maintained—that the government should be faithfully, but frugally adminis- tered, and all to whom it is entrusted, heldto frequent and strict accountability, that perticclarmaisohiets should be corrected by general, rather than by special laws— that the grant of exclusive per eges to some, is repug- nant to our whole system. the intent of which is to make firm the equal rights of all—that men associated for gain, should, in common with others, be liable individualy. for all their joint engagements, and that the obedience of the potlic agent to will of his constituents is essen- tial to a right administration of the government and the preservation of freedom. These are the leadiog principles by eiieh Loeepeee to be in the performance ot my official du- ties. ey are allof them primary truths, affecting the basis of our government, and ni: no better confirma tion of their value than is to be found every where in the history of our country. ‘Thus far the action of our system has illustrated the capagity of man for self-government, ahd has shown that entrusted with his own political destinies, and unin- cumbered by bad laws, he advancessteadily in know- ledge and true happiness. The doubts at first entertain- ed of its adequacy to meet ali the contingencies which arise in the affairs of nati have been di ited by experience. The practicel ion of the governments r of the States and of the Daion, in advancing the welfare ef the inhabitants of our extended and still extendin; county, demonstrate their utility. This is the result oi that si pleas netural organization, founded upon the assent of the people, by which their sovereign will rules in their local affairs—is extended to the State Govern ments,tand by a happy combination gives direction. to the government of the Union. Their competercy (to govern themrelves is confirmed by the peace, happiness and prosperity which their government hus secured to the citizens of these States, and is an assurance that in their hands the welfare of all will be,asit has been, guarded and advanced. Awtr-Renr Dirricunties —We find in the Hud- son Gazette, of the 2lst inst., the subjoined account of the examination of Hutchins :— _ The examination of Hutchins, which has been in progress during the past week, has made some startling ano astounding ‘developments in regard to the Anti-Rent movements inthis county. =| The evidence elicited during the examinations of the past week, most clearly indicates that the suspicions then entertained were well founded and -but for the preparations previously made to guard and protect the jail, an attempt to rescue the prison- ers would have been made and even might have been successful at that time, It appears irom the testimony of Charles Lap- ham, who was in Hudson on that day, that a large number of persons with teams came in town from the neighborhood where the witness lived in Taghkanic. That threats were made by them that Boughton should not stay in jail long, and one individual among the number was heard to say that if Boughton was not out of jail soon, Hudsen would smoke. It also appeared that a chest, which was supposed to contain disguises and arms, came from the neighborhood of Hutchins’s, and was brought by a number of persons in com- pany with Hutchins, and left at a public house a few miles south of this city. That the witnese stopped at this public house on his return from Hudson, about dusk, and tound a large number of personsin the bar-room. ‘That Hutchins was there, and they were talking about Bonghton being in jail, and said if they oniy had a leader to go with with them, they would see what they could de about getting him out, and that Hutchins offered to go asaleader. The witness then lett the bar- room. Another attempt to rescue the prisoners appears to have been afterwards in contemplation, more dangerous than the one we have mentioned above, because it was evidently more daring and made with greater deliberation. e General Peter P. Robinson of Clermont testifies that on the last Sunday in December, Hutchins called at the Pest Office at Elizaville in Clermont, and enquired for a letter which he aaid he expect- from Renselaer county. That he stated to Ge: R. that he expected to meet some 2000 Indians from Rensselaer and other counties for the purpose of taking Boughton out of jail, and that he ex- pected a letter from Rensselaer county on the sub ject, that he was proceeding to reveal the plot or plan to rescue the prisoners when Gen. R. inter- tupted him and told him that he did not want to hear itas he might be called as a witness against him. We understand the attack was intended to have been made on Tuesday or Wednesday night following. ; Evidence was also given of other threats of Hutchins at other times and to other persons. These diabolical plots to subveat and trample upon the lawsof the land, which at the time were well calculated to excite apprehension and alarm, were known to the public authorities at an earl day, and they immediately adopted prompt and ef- ficient measures to prevent a rescue of the prison- ers confined in jail, and to arrest and secure the ting leaders in the late disturbances, who were still at large. : Tr QThere has been a manifest determination upon the part of some desperate and unprincipled men trom the commencement of the Anti-Rent out- rager in this county to push matters to extremes, and to involve the community in the enactment o1 scenes which every good citizen must shudder to contemplate. We believe that a large number of the Anti-Ren- ters have not participated in this feeling or in any way sanctioned such a desperate course of conduct, but we think no rational man can doubt for a mo- ment that it was seriously intended by some of these men to make an attack on our city, if neces- sary to lay it in ashes, and to rescue by force the prisoners confined in our county jail without regard to the consequences. a The employment of a military force by the State authorities struck terror in the minds of these des- perate men. It secured their leaders, convinced all of them at once that the laws would be enfor. ced at all hazards, and in our opinion, averted the impending evils which threatened destruction to the property and lives of our citizens. Reynolds was admitted to bail on Wednesday last. “ The bail required was $2,000 for himself and two sureties of $2,000 each, in all $6,000. We are informed that during his journey home, when- ever he met any person, he commenced shouting “Down with the rent,” and evinced throughout a refractory disposition. On Saturday, the cavalry from New York took leave of us on their journey home. The only troops now remaining in the city are the Emmet Guards. + . The Albany Republican Artillery have becn with- drawn, and left this city for Albany yesterday. Literature, &. Tue Boox or rue New Morar Wort; Vale, New York.—Mr. Robert Owen has done the State some service in bringing out this work ; as it will tend to prevent many misconceptions on the sub- ject. The work is well got up and contains a vast amount of matter ata reasonable cost. Tue Lire or Anprew Jackson; No. 7, Harper and Brothers, New York.—This very interesting and valuable work is fast drawing to a termination. Tne Country ScnooumastTer IN Love; Burgess and Stringer,New York.—A College te es. cripture of New England Lite, by J. C. Richmond, delivered by him at Harvard Coliege in the year 1828. it contains some pleasing reminiscences in an agreeable style. A Batcn’s Pouitica, Sermon; Winchester, New York.—This very able address delivered by the Rev. W. S. Balch in the Bleecker street church on Thanksgiving day, December 14, 1844, has just been issued price 6} cents. Tuk Reposrrory or Mopren EnGiisn Romance; Judd, New York.—No 12 has just been issued. Tur American Journal oF THE Mavicat Scien ces; Burgess and Stringer, New York.—The quar- terly number for January of this valuable publica- tion has just been issued. Tue Westinster Revirw for December; Scott & Co., New York. —This valuable republication, creasing considerably in circulation, which it justly merits Tue Naw Yorx Dissector ; Edited by H. H Sherwood, New York.—The first number of the Price Two Cents: second volume has just been issued. It is extreme- ly useful to the faculty. Tur Nationat Prorgsranr, for January; Sparry, New York.—The admirers of the horrible and dis- gusting, who are unmindful of veracity, may be amply gratified by aperusal of this work. Lirrix’s Livine Ace; No. 36, Burgess and Stringer, New York.—An interesting number Revve Francaise, for January French; Library, New York.—A very amusing an instructive pub- lication, particularly to the students of the French language. ‘Tuirtwatr’s History or Gresce ; Harper and Brothers, New York.—No. 5 of this new and very excellent history of Greece has just been issued.— Tt well merits the character givento it by English critics, of being much the best history of this classic people ever written. Three more numbers will complete it. General Sessions. Before the Recorder and Aldermen Miller and Devoe. Martrtuew C. Paterson, District Attorney. Jax. 22 —Case of Cost.—In the case of Lewis B. Cost, indicted for forgery, ‘I'Hos. Warnen, Esq, his counsel, moved to have the case go off for the term, on account of the temporary illness under which he (Mr. W.) was la. boring, also In consequence of thi sence of two witnesses, caused by sickness. ‘Che motion was granted, and the case went off. In the case of Cutter, impleaded with Cost, Davin Garanam, Esq.,made a similar motion for postponement, on the ground of the sickness of the accused, and he pre- sented @ physician’s certificate to that effect. This mo- tion was also granted. The Broadway Rencontre.—In the case of Emeric, in- dicted for an assault and battery upon Engene Groussett, with intent to kill, which was placed upon the calendar for trial to-day, a Lo ement was granted till next term, in consequence of Mr. Cuttina, counsel for Eme- ric, being engaged in another court, and from the fact that the indictment was found this term. In the case of Bernard mig ee indicted for an assault and battery upon Thomas Hallohan, Mr. Price made a motion for postponement in consequence of the absence of defendant’s counsel, Jomes T. Brady, who was engaged at Albany before the Supreme Ceurt. Motion allowe Assault with Intent to Kill—In the case of Thomas But- terly, indicted tor an assault and battery upon Mr. Higgins with intent to kill him, Wm. Shaler stated that his client was not ready to proceed to trial. That the accused was a particularly unfortunate man; that a few years ago his head was nearly cut from his body by a butcher's cleaver, and would bave been entirely severed but for timely as- sstance. ‘Laboring from the effects of that wound, his nervous system had been entirely prostrated, and as the Court saw, he was a miserable object to look upon. (And so he was.) It had been the practise of boys and men in the neighborhood to taunt and ridicule the unfortu- nate man, and probaly from being worked up to a fever- ish state of excitement, he had committed the assault upon the hale and hearty complainant. lowed to go off Trial for Assault and Battery.—Ninion Levy was tried and convicted of an assault and battery upon Joseph Bor- rowson on the Ith of December. The defendant and the complainant were both lads, and the jury recommended them to their mothers to teke care of them. A fine of six cents was imposed. The cause was al- ‘ag tried upon an indictment ulting and beating John Mul- . ‘The prosecution produced named Owen M’Cabe and Felix Gorman, e testimony of Mullen. The latter per- sonage and his witnesses were all tried a few days ago for an assault and battery upon Farley and convicted, but sentence was suspended. ‘The jury after a protracted sb- sence were unable to agree and were discharged. Sentence of a Rioter.—James Hughes, indicted with the Smiths and Lawrence Cusick for a violent assault and battery upon Mr. Bishop, was brought into Court and plead guilty. The Court after a severe rebuke and gene- ral comment upon the enormity of the offence of which he was convicted by confession, sentenced him to three months imprisonment in the Penitentiary. AvoTHeR.—Mathew Egan was tried for an assault and battery upon watchman Asa Whiting, on the 8th of De- cember. The accused was engaged in a riot, and on be- ing arrested he committed the assault. James H. Hunt—(A gentleman who has already ren- dered his name immortal by having been acquitted upon an indictment for asseult and battery upon a drunken women with a cane—whalebone switch—and also for moving the expulsion from Court of the reporter of the Herald for accuracy,) appeared as counsel for Ej and made a strenuous exertion to get a verdict of acquittal. His summing up, although not particularly eloquent or poetical, was reported poetically by a legal geatleman present, as follows :— “It does n’t appear, In the testimony here, That Egan assaulted Whiting ; He only went out, Lawfni business about, And had no hand in the fighting.” The jury convicted the accused, who was commilted in consequence of his inability to psy a fine of $20, which the Court imposed. Disorderly House.—Cornelius Driscoll was called for trial on a charge of keeping a disorderly house. The ac- , fat, black-looking Irishman, with ear-rings, dling up to the bar; and the following dialogue Parerson.—Are you ready for trial, sir. Datscou.—No, sir ; I’m not exactly ready for trial to day, sir. I have no witnesses, an’ no counsel. | didn’t know I was to be tried to day. Cierx.—Are you guilty or not geilty 2 Druscot —I don’t know sir, whether I am or not.— (Laughter ) ‘Court.—Have you counsel ? m Darisco.t —No, sir, I've no counsel, and no witnesses. I don keep any disorderly house, at all. Cownt.—Well, sir, sit dewn, and we'll try you, and take care of your interests. Datscout.—To-morrow, sir, to-morrow—we'll come te- morrow, Judge, just give me time to go and get my wit- nesses. ‘I want my neighbors. Court.—Well, we'll send for them, sir, Ri Dariscous. —Oh, Judge, just let me go out for five mi- nutes, and I'll fetch them here. The Court could not stand this appeal, and allowed the cause to go off till to: morrow (Thursday). At two o’clock the Court adjourned till the usual hour to-morrow morning. Tue Errpemic.—The epidemic, called by some the “black tongue,” and by others “malignant rysipelas ” prevails, we hesr, to a considerable extent, inthe ies of Mount Morris and Nunda. The inha- bitants of both places are consideraBly alarmed. The same disease was very fatalin some parts of Allegany eee sesson, particularly in the vicinity of Por- tage —Roch. LONG ISLAND RAIL-ROAD COMPANY. WINTER ARRANGE) ‘Trains run as follows, commenei: Leave Brooklyn, at L A. , daily; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays a Places, * and Saturdays, through to Greenport and in- termediate places. : at 35 P.M. for Hicksville and intermediate daily, Sundays excepted. lyn, Boston ‘Train, at 1P. M., or on 1 of. the steamers daily, Sundays ex- ping at St. George's Manor and _Accommodation Train, for intermediate places, on Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays. : From Hicksville for Brooklyn and intermediate places daily, ‘San ys excepted at7 A. M.and 1 P. M. CP SUNDAY TAINS DISCONTINUED.20 Mondays, ¥ e ‘Taescays, ‘ednesdays, ¢ Via Norwich. ‘Thursdays, ¢ Via Ston’gton Bridays, | Saturdays, im’ « torelock A.M, hl eB dec Tuckahoe for City Hall 825A.) 4.25 Leaves White Plains fo M. 1.30P.M., 4PM. Rreight tra 12.15 M, Leave White Plains at 8 A. : ; The Westchester Train will stop only, after leaving the City Hall, at the corer of Broome st. and tne Bowery, Vauxhall Gar- den and 27th street. An Extra C Il precede each ‘Erain tan, minatey before the time, of starting from ity Hall, an ¢ up Passengers along the line. Extra. Harlem and Morisiania Trains, for Morrisiania and in- termediate places, Leave City Hall for Marlem and Morrisianiay A.M. 9 A. 2P.M, 1. Legve Morrisiama for City Hail, 8 A- 10 A. Ml 4 'W: 8. CARMAN, Secretary. _ ATION. BETWEEN NEW feamboats: esdell, and ae at S foot of Kose ) at Oe A. Returning, Albany passengers, at Bridgeport, imme- out vmithout ‘change‘of Bagwtge ot ening. y ight and apply to G. M. PERRY, he oor, ower sitet oF Livingston, Wells and Express office, 2 Wall street. HW TASON, Superintendant, 410 Im*m 172 Bouth street,