The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, February 23, 1845. The Texas Meeting Yesterday Afternoon— Troubles of the Democracy—Difticulties of the New Administration, We give in our paper this morning, a report of the proceedings and speeches at the Texas meeting in the Park. It wasa very large meeting—remarkably 80 wheu we consider the season of the year—so un- favorable for an out-door assemblage, and also the fact that the great men of the democracy in this city have so often expressed their opinions on the subject for which the meeting was called. It shows that the popular feeling in this city, in favor of an- nexation, is quite overwhelming; and that the efforts of the clique who have all along opposed the measure, have been very unavailing. The fact, however, of the opposition made to this meeting— the active endeavors to postpone it or prevent it altogether—the sneers at those who were instru- mental in getting it up—gives additional evidence of the bitter hostility which exists between the two sections of the democratic party in this city. The Morning News and the clique which it represents, have been very busy in dealing out insinuations and bitter allusions reJative to the motives of the parties concerned in this demonstration; but all this, how- ever interesting and significant as illustrative of the troubles in the great democratic family,hasprecious little effect as regards the current of popular feeling here in favor of Texas. That feeling, amongst the masses of the people, seems to be more intense and ardent than ever. We have already noticed the difficulties among the cligues at Washington—the dozen, or, we be- lieve, the score of plans for the annexation of Texas, originating with various cliques—the strug- gle for the principal position in the cabinet—the slanders circulated by the cligues against each other—the annoyance to which Mr. Polk has al- ready been subjected—the great influx of those barbarians called office-beggars—all these we have noticed as forming a combination of obstacles to the successful administration of public affairs dur- ing the presidency of Mr. Polk. We have now seen, in the circumstances attending this meeting in the Park, the same symptoms of trouble, dis- union, and disaster. So it is all over the Union. Here we see in this city one clique, who pretend to be the warm friends of Mr. Polk, moving heaven and earth to prevent the custom-house, and other office-begging cliques, from holding a public meet- ing in favor of one of the principal measures for the achievement cf which Mr. Polk was electec! The philosophers of the Morning News are in bit- ter hostility to those of the Plebetan—and again, the poets of the Evening Post are increasing the difficulty as much as they can. The mercenary conduct—the rapacious feelings—the vindictive purposes—and all those symptoms which agitate the office-seekere—are already beginning to rend in pieces the bulk of that party which elected Mr. Polk to office in Washington. The newspapers there present the same signs of rapacity and ave- rice, each struggling to possess the chief influence under the new administration. Such is a brief view of the difficulties which are environing Mr. Polk. Such is the threatening as- pect of the political sky. Such are the contend- ing elementsamid which he is to make his advent On all hands are portentious omens of disas- ter. We very much fear, therefore, that Mr. Polk’s administration will only be a second and cheaper edition of thatof Mr. Tyler. Not that Mr. Polk is not a wiser, more sagacious—we wil: not say a better—man than Mr. Tyler, but that the elements which will overturn (his administration, are those which, temporarily united, carried him into power. Mr. Polk isa shrewd man—he iz a firm man—he is an energetic man—he is a well meaning man—he is one who keeps his own coun- sel. He hasno private purposes to gratify. But he ishuman. He isonly a man. He seems about to be encompassed by difficulties too great for map to overcome. We have to wait forthe issue. But at present it does appear that his administration is likely to be overwhelmed by the avarice, the rapa- city, the corrupt and degrading and ruinous selfish- ness of his own party, from the candidates for the Presidency to the lowest office in the Custom House. agpantin Wuiae Canpipate ror Mayor.—The whigs have nominated Dudley Selden for Mayor—a very good selection, The Courier says that Mr. Selden is not popular. Why? We cannot imagine. We be lieve he is a very honest and industrious man, and very plain-spoken ; whenever he has anything on his stomach, it always comes off. Perhaps that’s the reason the Courier says he is unpopular. Oi one thing, atall events, we are very certain, and that is, that Mr. Seldon will make an infinitely better Mayor than Mr. Harper, who is now gad- ding about the country, running off to Baltimore and Washington, cracking his old jokes, and de- vouring gossip, instead of minding his business in this filthy, over-taxed, badly governed, poor, dis- tressed, unfortunate city, now so horribly oppres sed with a corrupt, lazy, inefficient, stupid set 0! old women in breeches. Mayor or Boston.—Thomas A. Davis, the na. tive, or more properly speaking, the Presbyterian candidate, was elected Mayor of Boston. This was on the eighth trial. The vote stood thus:— Scattering. Total...... Davis’s majority... . The democrats withdrew their candidate, leav- ing the contest to the whigs and natives, or rather to the modern Unitarians and old Presbyterians. It was a theological election, and had very little, if anything, to do with nativeism. These two leading religious sects of the East threw their whole influence, in prayers and money, into this contest, and the ‘‘Orthodox,” or Presby- terians, succeeded more by their stronger religious prejudices, and uncompromising spirit, in all church metters, than by any particular devotion to the principles of the natives. The election was a re- hash of the Harvard College religious contests, and the Unitarians entered into it to maintain their su- premacy in the councils of Boston. Post Orrice Proscrirtion.—We understand, that the Postmaster of this city is discharging all the clerks in his employment, who refuse to sign his petition for re-appointment under Mr. Polk. ‘Small business certainly. Taovt Fisaing on Loxe Istann.— This sport commences on the first of March. Sportsmen should recollect, at least those of them who are improving this fine weather in that ‘delightful re- creation, that the law imposes a heavy fine for every fish taken in the counties of Queens and Suf- folk before the period named. A large party that left Brooklyn by the Long Island railroad yester- day may not be in pursuit of trout, though they are said to have been well appointed for that ob- ject Minttary Movemenrs.—That elegant corps, the “2d Troop of Hussars” have elected Edmond Charles, Jr., Esq., as their Captain, and Arthur W Jones First Lieutenant. Capt. Charlesgave @ very handsome entertainment to his friends and the troop after his election, at the ‘“ Mercer House,” on Friday evening last. New Yorx Sacrep Mvate Socr stitution have their ty.—This In- annual coneert to-morrow evening (the anniversary of Handel’s birthday) ir the Tabernacle, Broadway, where the Orotorio of the “Messiah” willbe performed. Among thy host of other talent engaged for the occasion, is Madam Pico who sings the contralto pieces in English, and will no doubt form a very attractive feature in the programme. There are jseveral other { great talent engaged for the occasion TheG Democr: ting In Favor the Annexation of Texas In the Park yester- day afternoon, Although the season of the year is not particu- larly propitious for assemblages in the open air, yet the call for a mass meeting of the Democracy in favor of the annexation of Texas, in the Park yesterday afternoon, brought together an immense crowd of the ‘‘bone and sinew.” There were be- tween four and five thousand persons present—the centre of the extended area in front of the City Hall being filled with one dense mass of demo- crats. The meeting was got up with very little parade or ceremony, but had all the appearance of a downright, earnest, practical demonstration of popular feeling. It was indeed one of the largest, most enthusiastic and harmonious meetings of the democratic party that we have witnessed in this city, andshowed that here the feeling in favor of Texas 1s overwhelming. At five o’clock precisely, the meeting was or- ganized by the appointment of the following of- ficers:— President. PRESERVED FISH. Vice Pagsipents. Andrew H. Mickle, John 8, Gilbert, James C. Stoneall, Edward Cornell, Campbell P. Whit George Douglass, John H. Bowie, Daniel C Pentz, Edward M. Hoffmire, John Leconte, Joseph Keeler, Thomas. Henry, Samuel J. Willis, John J. Cisco, David Vandervoort, Gerardus Boycu, Andrew L. Ireland, J. 8. Brownell, Bernard J. Messerele, Jobn W. Ketcham, Charles J. Dodge, Robert McGary, David 8. Jackson, Alexander Stewart, Stephen Hasbrouck, wilh Isaac Dyckman, Stephen H. Feeks, Dennis Carolan, illiam P Hallet, John 8. 2, John A Stemmier, Benj F. Sherman, Thomas M. Jenkins, John Pettigrew, Philip 8. Crooke, x A P. Stanton, { from King’s County. _ Mr, Cuartes Wess then nominated the follow- ing persons tor Secretanixs. John Scott, J. L, Albertson, Alexander Wells, Edmund Fitzgerald, Emanuel B. Hart, Wm. Denman, Bartlett Smith, John T. Bogert, H P. Wanmaker, Thomas Charlock, James Murphy, John Dodge, Elias L. Smith, E4win Nichols, Joseph E. Ayres, Amos Leeds, James Walsh. James Fiora, ing’ cames Es) } from King’s County. Richard Tyson, from Richmond County. i These naminations having been put and carried unapi- mously— Mr. Fisn stepped forward, and was received with loud cheers. He sait—Fellow republicans, I thank you for the honor done me in calling me to p e liberations on the immediate anne: measure which every true American—cvery genuine ver of his country, desires to see ut once carried into ef- fect. (Tremendous cheering ) Mr. Samveu Oscoop then moved the adoption of the following resolutions, the reading of which was frequent- ly interrupted by loud cheering :— i ‘Whereas, The People of Texas, after achieving a glori- ous indepetidence om the plain i i taining for nine continued years as powers of the earth that separate Rye station to which the laws of nature and nature’s God entitle them,” exercising all the rights of sovereignty as fully and pe! fectly as uny other netion in the world, are disposed i: their sovereign capacity to form an alliance with the in- dependent States of this Union, to enter into and become one of the “ United States of America ;” ‘And whereas, the right of the people of one free and independent nation to contract an alliance with another cannot be questioned by those who hold, with us, tha’ “cll governments derive their just power from the ‘con sent of the governed ;” And whereas, the right of any government to interfer with the amicable treaties and ulliances which this natio. may make with any other independent nation, is denier aad scouted ; Aad whereas, a majority of the people of the United States have, atthe recent Presidential election, expressed heir sovercign and unconditional will that Texas should be annexed to this Union : Therefore, Resolved, ‘That the House of Representatives,in pas: ing the bill to annex Texas to the United States, has acte’ im accordance with the wishes of a large majority of the people of this Union. Resolved, That we rejoice in the passage of the Annex ation Bill; we rejoice that the measure hus been divested of all collateral issues, and that the enemiesiof Annexatior have been prostrated in their eftorts to embarrass it with minor questions; we rejoice that, the north andthe south, the e+st and the west have united in favor of this great National measure. That the impertinent interference o: foreign governments, the clamor of sectional prejudic« have been deemed subordinate in importance to the glory of the nation, the advancement of liberal institutions, the welfare of the human race ; and above all, we rejoice tha’ the majority of ‘the House have evinced a judgmen' which knows, and a merpece which obeys the will of tue people, clearly and emphatically expressed in the election of James K. Polk to be in favor of the immediate Annexa- tion of Texas, Resolved, That we look for prompt action in the Senate upon the annexation bill. We eppeal to the patriotic Se nators and ask them to expedite this great national mea sure, pronounced emphatically by the people to be essen tialto the interest of the nation. We appeal to Senators (not partizans in the Senate) and ask that themighty tor rent of public opinion shall not be thwarte4 or resisted. We demand the immediate annexation of Texas. Shall we appeal in vain ? Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt thanks to those members of the House who voted for the bill, and that the unwoevering and valuable port given to the measure by Messrs. Maclay, Leonard, Murphy, Strong, Eliie Pratt, Hubbell, Russell and Clinton, Rogcesentatives of this State, is deserving of especial;commendation, and wi assure them that their faithful services will not be forgot- ten, Resolved, That we view with indignation the insolen! comments of the British newspapers—the supple organt ofthe British ministry—which arrogantly threaten the interference of the European despots, to prevent the union of the United States and Texas, and cleims to exerci offensive supervision over tion of our government. was then loudly called for, and js the bec :—I come forward, ing the adoption of t! resolutions. It has been suggested to me that it would be as well to make some remurks previous to their adop: tion. I was of a different opinion, because I ae of ex: now all— nation ‘ mong the resolutions, and for the purpose of conforming to custom and usege, I now address you, not for the pizing with any necessity in the case. Fellew citizens ! it has been that it would be dishonest to annex Texs- to this Union—that it would disgrace our national cher acter—that it would be Rraspin from the weak thei: janas and territories. Ifthis objection were true—if it were just and sustained by facts, need I ask, woulé itbe dered that the united voice of the people would call for this measure ? If it were so, there is not one man in this multitude who would ask for it. “Dishonest” toask for the annexation of Texas because it belongs to Mexieo ! Texas never belo: to Mexico (‘That's it,” and cheers.) Tenas never belonged to the present government of Mex:- co. Ifthere had been any beet he one government from another, it has been Mexico;that has seceded from Texar, and not Texas from Mexico. (Cheers) As early as 1803 the present territory of Texas was ceded to the United States in her treaty for Louisiania. Numbers of Ameri- can citizens then went and settled in Texas—they wert there filled with all the principles and education of Demo eratic Americans—believing that our Constitution and laws were still to protect them, and not for one moment pecting that they were ever to be handed over asthe subjects ofa foreign power. They still continued in al- legiance to the United States, and in the full conviction that in return they had the full protec tion of her laws and Constitution, they purchay ed property and settled vilages and towns. In 1819, thr Government of the United States entered into a treats with Spain who ceded to us Florida, and in that arrange- ment our officers cut off Texas and hended her over to Spain. The American citizens who had moved into that territory did not assent to that arrangement. They object ed te it. They believed that our rulers had no Gonatite tional right or power to band them over to the tender mercies of the King of Spain. And there were thos amongst us then, who held, as there are new, who held that by our Constitution and laws, our rulers hed n> right, power, or autherity to meke that transfer. Abou this period the whole territory, embracing the different provinces of Mexico, revolted against the King of 4 and the people of ‘Texas, finding that they hed been thrown off by the United States, took advantage of the revolt and united in the formation of the republics o/ SouthAmerica. The people of those provinces thus aid- ed by the gallant Texians, threw off the yoke of Spain and declared themselves free and independent. Those se provin d Texas amongst the rest, then enter ed into a bya t similar to the confederation of the Uni ted States ,and adopted aconstitution almost word for word identical with ours, for the purpose of protecting tuem selves against the encroachments of foreign powers, an? of negociating with other natiot Then Texas was free from Spain. ‘Texas was only of Mexico under tha: confederation; but separate, distinct and independent of the other republics, as any one of our States is of the oth ers in the Mnion. thd thus proceeded until the prede- Ceasers of Santa Anna, imposing upon the ignorance of the rpose of com populace, irped the government, and concentrated that which was previoui aly only 8 federal compact. By fore of arms they trampled upon the spirit and letter of ti democratic constitution and government which the ple had obtained at the point of the bayonet. The tyrant nod his followers separated from Texas, and they with drew from the compact into which that State had in good faith entered. Texas was willing to adhere to that com- pact; they refused to accede to its violation. She said, am free—I will continue so” And so she did contin) That small but gallent band of American-Saxons—we won't talk any longer about Anglo-Saxons— (loud cheers) —maintained inviolate the freedom and independence of that home, that hearth-stone, that private dwelling which the King of Spain had recognized as theirs—which the whole human family, the whole civilized world had ac- koowledged to be theirs. (Cheers) The tyrant came he was flogged—he promised to be good, (laughter,) and lowed to go. But Texas was still free, and nas and independent State,she came and sough’ into our confederacy. (Cheers.) Who dave say that it is dishonest to annex Texas? (Grea cheering.) Who dare say that thia is wrosting their iand- and territory from the weak and unwilling? (Renewe¢ cheering.) The consent of Mexico is talked about— The consent of Mexico! You might as well talk of ask ing the consent of the robber who had tried to atrip the coat from off an honest man’s back, that that honost man might dispose of his coat. (Leud cheers.) But it is said im politic,’ x are some men, in whoae code of morality im; other name for dishonesty. But that is the democracy. (Cheers.) The right i: question with them. (Cheers) But politic. The extension of rep strengthens, not impairs its power. That is its crowning glory and excellence. Why, extension of our territory 1s the great duty of our repub- lican government. We must keep this continent demo- cratic. (Cheers,) But it ia said it is impolitic to annex Texas, because it would offend England! Well, that is curious argument for any te use who pretends to be an American. (Cheerin, Ask the consent of England indeed! Why, according to that doctrine our ancestors should have asked England’s consent before they flogged her at Bunker's Hill, or whipped them at Yorktown, or demolished them at New Orleans. (Terrific cheering.) No, we never can permit any power to tell us— you shall,” or to — you shall not.” (Loud cheering.) — Again I say, fellow citizens, it is our bounden duty to keep this continent democratic. This duty is more and more apparent every day. Do we not see how republican principles and government are now threaten- ed? Have nct the papers found in the possession of Sante Anna warned us that the despotic powers of Europe are regarding with the intensest alarm and jealousy, the pro- gre! Epes ies and free government in this hemisphere? (Gi cheerin, It is therefore tor no petty selfish purposes that we seek the annexation of Texas to this great confederacy of free States. We seek it—we demand it, because it is essential to the permanence and progress of government. (Tremendous cheering.) Hence it is that the democracy of this Union haye te manded this measure, and their voice must and shall be heard. (Great cheering.) Mr. Morris then, efter re markipg that he had not thonght of makin, speech when he first presented himself before the audi » be cause he knew that nothing he could say could enlighten his audience on that subject, or make their support of it more resolute, coneluded by seconding the resolutions. The resolutions were then put and carried with the greatest enthusiasm. The Hon. Mr. Boswortn came forward amid some cheering, which being subsided, said that the question of the aunexation of Texas was one upon which James K. Polk, President of the United States, had been elected, (cheers,) and it was a question upon which the welfare of thecountry di pended It was therefore necessary that all miner points of difference should be dispensed with, and their sole aim be the obtaining of the one grand ob ject. (Hear, hear) Letus look atthe risk werun in neglecting the present opportunity ; it was most direfu) ; it was not a matter of interest, but of principle ; and the more delay we made the greater the risk, Before the eleo tion of James K Polk, the feelings of the country were enenaey expressed upon this question. Indeed, before he was thought of. It was judged that the interest and wel- fare of the Union would it. our- selves, that we should exert all our energies in this great cause, and that too with united energies. The people, for this great measure had sacrificed a man whom they high- ly esteemed, bucause he was not exactly decided upon the subject. There had been many things said on this sub ject previous, which could not be said now ; circumstan- ces had occurred since which prevented them from being brought forward ; if we wished to do justice to ou- selves and our country, any delay on our parts would be highly dangerous. This was the great measure that governed ull our endeavors during the recent elec- tive struggle, and no true cemocrat could now falter in giving his support to this measure ; if any such attempt was made it must be repudiated ; and it was only by their united endeavors they could secure that measure they had so long and nobly fought for —(Cheers.) The House had come up tothe question the people wished for, and had done all that was possible to settle this great measure Mr. Benton’s speech in the Senate was sufficient to show where the constitutional power lay for sucha matter The Congress alone had the power of paying whether such a measure was necessary for the welfare of the coun try, and hed so declared it. The Constitution said, thar no new State could be added to this Union without its ap- proval. It therefore constitutionally lay with the Con ress, not with the Senate ; the grant of power was in the Constitution, which thus pointed it out, and such are the terms upon which it can be given. If the Senators of the country could now only see the pets the demo- crats presented on this occasion, it would secure the pass. ing of the measure. It is true that the majority of the Se- nate age favorable to the annexation of Texas, but it was not the immediate annexation—it was at some future pe- riod—say a twelvemonth or more ; but if this delay was allowed, there was every likelihood of cur never having the opportunity of accomplishing this most desirable ob- ject, at least without consequences most alarming and dreadful ; that the democracy of this country was not only seen in recent proceedings, but on the present occasion, and every true democrat must feel for himself. (Cheers.) ‘The people of Texas were willing to be received into th's Union according to the wishes of the democratic purty, and it was necessary for the Senate to pass the measure as proposed by Congress, if they wished to secure the ap probation and confidence of the pecnle. (Great cheering.) The great cry was during the election, *' Polk and Dalins —Texas and Oregon.” The two former we have secured, and the other two we must have. (Renewed cheering.) The same flag that was unfurled to carry on the forme: part of the victory, will now float on high until we have completed the conquest. We ask and expect the annex- ation of Texas, and we expect to be obeyed. (Hear, hear and cheers.) The heroes of San Jacinto are ihe 4 ot being our brothers, and as such we are desirous of re- ceiving them. (Cheers.) We ask the Senate to place them as such in relation to us by passing the bill as sent to them from the Congress, and then ‘ill complete the victory we have so long and so ardu: (Great cheering, amid which the gentlem: (Here there were loud cries of * Walsh, .Walsh,” and a rush was made to the front of the platform by 9 number of persons, who appeared very anxious to hear Mr. Walsh, who, however, at once yielded to Mr. Lo renzo B Sheppard, that gentleman having first obtained the notice of the Chairman. Mr. Susrurrv said—Fellow Citizens :—I desire on this occasion to offer to your consideration, one single topic connected with the subjeet of Texas—1 desire only to make a remark on one single view of that question—I al rations on the democratic party at the Br . That question, both the principle and pe icy of annexation was settled beyond doubt in the last con- test; and it wa; for us instead of quarrellin, ut details, to settle the question at once ; let us I s t Texas first, and settle the details afterwards. (Ch That is the proposition. This is not the time to quarrel as to what shall be the prcree manner of annexing Texas—what shall be its immediate results—by whom it should be done—from what Rape it should come—all these mat ters amount to nothing when cempared with the question whether it shall be ours at allor not. (Cheers) And. fellow citizens, whatever rastination may have st- tended legislation on the subject of annexation, it is per- fectly practicable; Texas can, and sball be ours if we act with wisdom. At the present moment we see Eugland using every endeavor to coerce Texas to resent her union with these States ; we see her attempting by nego- ciation with the leading man of Mexico, to acquire posses- sion of the Californias. She is desirous to obtain the cot- ton fields of Texas—exerting all her ingenuity to secure its trade, and yet we stand quarrelling and pausing to con- sider what shall be the details of that compact, by which Texas is to be incorporated into the American Usion. 11 view of all these dangers we are not yet united on thir position, thet Texas shall be annexed some way or othe: no matter how it shall be done, annexation must be ac complished. (Cheers) Now it seems to me thatevery democrat, every citizen, every man who breathes should regard the subject in this and in no other view. It is not a mere question ee between two independent governments, but one in which is directly involved the future prhgress of this republic ; itis onein which on one side are arrayed li- berty, equality, democracy, and the accumulated abuses, Chet Ke corruption of European powers on the ether In the of these convictions, what other conclusion can be arrived at, but that there is an urgent necessity for immediate annexation. Texas is a free country, and at liberty to control her own destiny- to give hersel! away as pleases herself. Her resources are boundless. Her cotton fields we do desire-—if it were only to keep them from England. She is capable of being an impassa ble barrierfrom every attack of our enemies ; she shields our south-western frontier from every hostile inroad; sh« affords an immense market for the once of the north ; and can be made to supply with cotton the aggre gate demands of the world. She commonds the commerce of the Gulph of Mexico, and is in every respect calculat ed to confer npon us an additionto our national wealth and dignity. And yet we stand still, quarrelling about details. I ask you, fellow citizens, are we to go on thur until she has st from our grasp for ever. (Cries of “‘no, no; three cheers for Texas.”) There never was as fine an opportunity as is now presented for this measure and if we let it be lost, positively will declare to our dis grace, that there never was a race of men #0 demented a+ we, to let such @ valuable occasion be lost. But there is another consideration. What is the reason England in terferes in this question ? Is it that she es one sing! rush about the prosperity of Texas? No; she wishes tc appropriate her vast territory as the vast field for tae out lay of British capital, and increase her influence in the south. At present the trade of China is carried on acro: the Atlantic, but the time is eoming when it will ta shorter bso eg bs 5 Basel etal bali: importance of this. @ possession of Texas and Oregon docides in whose hands the trade of China shall remain; and it England gets possession of those count lying or the sea board of the Pacific, it will be but to supplant us ir our growingChinese trade, it British capital every facility can do it. Fellow citizen: | we permi this? (cries of ‘no, never.”) Shall we allow the stars anc stripes to Le rca by the British union jack? (‘Ne no,” andloud cheers.) Be true then tothe sense of tree- dom that animates the preast of American citizens ; anc if any man asks you whet you want,tell him you want Texas, (‘Texas forever,” and tremendous cheering.)— Let that be the ground at least in which we shall bury our political bias, our dominion about details—the grest necessity of the iblic to have Texas. Do that, fellow citizens, and we shall have Texas ; and when we get it. there are numbers of those who are now faltering an¢ quarrelling about details, who will eonsider it the hap piest occurrence of his lifethat he was in favor of the annexation of Texas (Loud cheering.) Here the cries of “Walsh,” “Walsh,” were renewed, and Mike, yielding somewhat unwillingly to the call, Addressed the assemblage: ne? — ens | intend to say something on thir fs the eveni isnow far advanced, and i cocasi rains, T be brief. | was the first man to advocate the annexation of Texas—my paper wes the first that came out on the subject, and to the articles then publish ed by me, not a solitary idea has been added by the noisy v ‘ic spouters and scribblers who hav touched upon it. (Loud laughter and cheer: ‘When sed the first Texas meetin; i ed at by many men, who are now very apt with the annexation catechism, but to whom the subject was then os impenetrabl: Hebrew. (Cheers and laughter.) They did not want annexation—they could not say what they Sle tecaean, dared not utter a syllable about it—until the Sachems of Tammany Hall had pronounced it right. When that meeting was called, my frien I was too poor to bear the expense of erecting such a stand ae this, or of wigs | a splendid band of mu and afew men came forward to pay the epee a thousand of whom could not produce a re volntion in @ barber’s shop—(Laughter.)~and they drop ped into fat and comforiable offices--only one illustration out of ten thousand of the manner in which great public Cryo apg are MT serve the Wi Leas 8 o nel and unprinci; oe ‘remendou cheering.) But my devotion to the cause oi! ‘Texasjwas not to be affected by any such circumstances While Silas Wright was addressing a meeting in Castle Garden, 1 asked him ajsingle queetion—I had & right to Senate—I asked hb r » ok Oe was Te- garded t of treason On m; rt—as & unwer- fae ocd ind outrageous Broceeding, But mark the changes produced by afew short months! How long since is it that that very Silas Wright was hissed in Tammany Hall, and the very mention of his name not tolerated by ons whose character and motives—(Here an individu- sien tae platform, said to be a wember of the “Empire Club” sheuted out “you lie—you lie! Mike Walsh !” and made a rush at Mike. He was, however, in an instant collared by someof Mike's friends, and after a few friend- ly b which fap eect kre rr td pighg eens off the platiorm, and Mike j—why is it, i, that this great measure has been so delayed? Why, be- cause the miserable politicians have seized upon this question, and been yo merely for their own selfish ends. (Lond cheers) Hence it is that you now find men loudly declaiming about Texas and going over the old stale arguments in favor of annexation, when the dis- cussion has been ended and the voice of the people has settled it forever, but whe not long since stood aloof or openly sneered at those who were bearing the burden and heat of the day. (Loud cheers, and cries of ‘‘That’s it !”-—‘ that’s the truth !”) The opponents of Texaa an- nexation talk about thi porneenas yn of slavery, but let me ask you what is the di ce between the slavery of the blacks and white slavery at the North? A Garees I speak asa man who never received one cent of public money. I may therefore not be able perhepe to declaim so violently abont patriotism and libert: equal as those who have their hands deep in the pockets of the ablic, but _I can tell you of that which you all know to be trus. (Cheers.) These men come here und talk te you about your ex t qualities and about the blessings of freedom, and all that, but we have to go to our garrets and cellars, when we may not perhaps have a single stick of wood to warm our shive: bodies, nor # morsel of bread to give our s‘arving . And yet they talk about slavery at the South. (Cheers ‘he only difference is, that the black is the slave of one man—we are the slaves of a class, Ours is the freedom of the horse that any body oan ride, and every bedy may feed or not, as they please.— (Cheers.) Yes, you often hear men talk very poetically about, slavery who have,white men working ifor them at eighteen pence a day. (A voice— Yes, for eighteen hours.”) Is not this a mere degrading. slavery than that of the South? (Yes, yes,” and cheers.) The rain is in creasing, and I must . Let me, however, caution public mon who have the dispensation of office, how the; attach too much importance to those oyster’ cligus who get up public meetings for us to attend. and then drop into the best offices they can obtain. (Cheers.) A® for this annexation of Texas, it has been the work of the people—the honest, hard werking democracy. ) r the miserable oyster-box politicians, who are now shouting so loudly about it, they are only striving to turn itto thentown profit,and the enjoyment of their own heart- less rapacity, a movement which they had neither the in telligence, the honesty, nor the courage to create. (Loud cheers Here the ery of “adjourn” was general, and the ques- tion hay been put and carried, the immense mult le dispersed, having exhibited a degree of enthusiasm, unen- imity, and patience, under the uncomfortable circum- stances of the weather, which was perhaps unexampled. Menpetssoun’s Losazsane—Mr. Lopgr’s Con- cerT.—The question, which of the leading fine arts —of poetry, painting and music—is entitled to the palm of superiority—which of them is pervaded by a greater degree of the atmosphere of divinity—their breath, their vivifying principle—has been agitated over and over again. Strange as the fact does ap- pear, that an object of so much importance never had received a definitive solution—that the upshot of every controversy had been a mere ad huc sub judice lis est, it proves, that, individually and co!- lectively, they have a right to claim to be placed on the same degree in the scale of universal esti mation—’till the contrary is sufficiently demon- strated, and not asit is frequently done at the ex- pense of music. It is, at all events, an elevating spectacle to see the sister-arts continually trying to storm the “fortress of Heaven,” the seat of the di- vine throne, which they vie to approach, although from different sides, and if any of then has chosen the shortest road, it can only be music, if we judge from the effects it produces on the mul titude (not as last night.) But these effects are noi produced by that kind of music whose ultimat: purpose is to construe from existing tones an archi tectural building conformable to established rule: —which raisesitself on the variegated wings of the butterfly; but by that music which employs harmo nious sounds, like so many wonderful colors to pain‘ to the earthe grand and the sublime, which beat: the air with the mighty and broad pinions of the eagles of that kind of music, is Mendelssohn’: Tabaeesgy (Hymn of Praise.) Now it walks in the full, proud and slow tones of the choral—now it rolls, and imposing, in the mighty chorus, like the majestic thunder on the mountain’s top. But we will not attempt to describe, to criticis: the Pobacenne Goethe alone, had he been a mu- sician, would have been equal to the task, h: alone could have done it. Mendelssohn is nov. the musician of the day, but not for a day ; the tribute which is paid to thespirit (in both sense: of the word) of Handel and Mozart, is metec out in full measure to the living musiciar—epopeist. And how richly doesit deserve, (hele, of Paulus, of der Sommernacht’s traum, alaurgisnach , Fingalshoehle, of the Lieder ohne Worte, an: lasi, though not least, of the chorusses to the Anti- gone of Sophocles! It spuacipely owing to hin that the classic is now modern ; it was reserved fo! Beethoven and Mendelssohn to make an uncontro- vertible truth from what has always been consider ed to be a contradiction. Itisonly justice to say that Mr. Loder has « claim on the gratitude of every true lover of music. for having introduced the German Lobgesang, “ir advance of the mail,” we mean in advance of th: numerous German musicians of New York, anc for having introduced it in such a worthy manner in a manner which has surpassed atte expecta- tion. Defecte, of course, can and will be foun Doe will fing the Allegro too slow, and Roe the a dante too fast. Some of the movements, as for iu- stance, the adagio religioso in the overture, wert really mistaken, the chorusses were likewis too weak, but on the whole the whole performanc: was as much a honor to Loder as Leder 18 to hit art, and we think it his duty to repeat it at the ear liest opportunity, asthe audience could not gras; the grandeur of the work after one hearing, and many of them are undoubtedly anxious for « second. Much credit is due to Mrs. Loder for he: judicious conception of the very difficult music. No Italian, that is, a Lit batt mere Italian music is able to sing Mendel hn; Antognini, not t mention his affectation, was theretore on the wrong side of the road. His routine helped hin along a little, but after all we prefer hearing hi: own music to that “skinning” of the Lobgesang The second part consisted of a miscellaneous con cert, which we cannot particularize for want 0! space and time. Is principal features were the overture to the Zauberflote, and an offertorium by Vieuxtemps. This composition is aa imitation ot the severe style, was well executed, and well re- ceived, and would have produced much more effect, if it would not have come immediately afte: the Lobgesang. Rapetti plays in it with his wont eddelicacy. The room wasvery full. Puotocrarnic Lixensss or Mr. Poux.—We were shown yesterday, a most capital miniature o{ the President elect, recently taken in Washington, by Mr. Plumbe, of this city. It is certainly a most beautiful specimen of art; of faithfulness undoubt- ed, and does infinite credit to the artist. Patmo’s Tugatre.—Mr. Kneass and troupe of musicians, have been highly successful at this es- tablishment during the past week. During the ensu ing week there is to be an entirechange of perform- ance. A new burlesque piece, taken from the opera of “La Somnambula,” is to be brought for- ward to-morrow evening, in which all the talent of the company is to be engaged, with new dresses, decorations, and full chorusses.— There is little doubt but that it will prove as suc- ceseful as the “Virginia Girl,” and create quite a: much laughter. In addition to which, various new pieces of music are to pe introduced in the first part. Wexon’s Nationat O:xcus.—The Park Theatre was yesterday crowded to excess, both in the ai- ternoon and evening. Really the General musi enlarge, or prolong his stay. This is his lant week of performing inthis city for some time to come. Curwina Toracco.—It is idle to attempt ing our national habit of using the weed, and ex pectorating the juice in volumes,as to set no bounds to the extravagance of the corporate body politic; but we should caution the publie agains! using the article compounded with deleterious sub. stances. Dally’s article, (See advertisement,) manutactured at Troy, is said to be the purest in market by good judg is finer cut, longer thread, and sweeter naturally, than any yetmade. (It received the premium at the State Fair.) His reputation in Tro: i - shine that of old Homer of anorent ‘Trojan ae of whem the poets sung— “Seven wealthy towns contend for H dead, Through which the living Homer begged his bread.” New York Post Orrice Agatn.—Phillips & Co furnished us with New York papers this afterneon in advatice of the mail. ‘This is a Fellef at this time, wher the miserable mansgement of the New York Post Office renders it very uncertain whether we are to have our regular pepers at the proper time —Hartford Times, Feb. ruary 21. Nava, —The U. S. frigate Cumberland, and sloop of War Plymouth, sniled Gibraltar, December Mth, for Port Mahon. Very Late anp Inrsnestine yrom Texas.— We have received by the way of Nashville and New Orleans adaioee from Texas to the 10th inst. They will be found interesting, particularly the in- telligence taken from the ‘Nashville Union. {From the New Orleans Picayune of Feb. 14.) By the arrival yesterday of the John 8. McKim, we have received Galveston dates to up the 9th inst. ‘The McKim took over no less than 220 passengers on her lest trip to Texas, 2060f whom were emigrants for Mr. Cas- \ro’s colony. . The news from the interior of the count: mee i. wi qale. Not an Indian distur! ear of ann quarter. . ‘The Texan Congress adjourned en the 3d inst. Previl ous to the adjournment, the nominations of Gen. Terral. es Charge d’Aftaires to England and Frence, and of Col harge to the Uni States, were rejected by If is said that the chief cause of opposition to these gentlemen was owing to their hostility to annexa- tton. Congress refused to receive the petition of a mpeting of the citizens of Rusk county age! annexat , fromt which it may be inferred how strongly the members ye are in faver of that measure. ‘The Houston Telegraph ofthe oth inst. says :—“It is estimated that there are about7,000 bales of cotton now stored in the warehouses of this city.” ‘The trade between San Antonio and the Rio Grande has been much affected of late through the efferts of that arch traitor, Seguin. Several companies of Americans have endeavored to capture him the past winter, but so far he has been on the look out for them and escaped their snares in season. The Telearepe says, that sincethedays of Agaton, Seguin has been the worst scourge of Texas. Although he fought on Houston’s side at the battle of San Jacinto, and was afterwards a Senator in the Texan Con- ress, he will fare but badly should he fallintothe hands of the western men. Col. Wm. G Cooke, the same who was upon the first Santa Fe expedition, has been appointed Secretary of War by President Jones. The Texas Congress has passed a resolution grantiny Mr. Castro two years further time to complete his colon: zation contract. Mr. C. is now at Galveston. It was rumored that Col. Kauffman would be appointed Charge to the United States, although the editor of the Telegraph thinks‘to the contrary. Jose Antonio Navarro, the lust of the Texan Santa Fe prisoners who recently escaped from’ Mexico, hes been treated with marked honors and attentions wherever he hes appearedin Texas. One circumstance is related of the family of Mr. Na- varro of which were previously unacquainted. The Ci father was a Corsican of good birth, . Lad of remark, was born under the same roof Mey that prodigy of the human race—Napoleon Bo: naperie.* fothing definite in relation to the navy had transpired in the Texan Congress. The committee on Commodore Moore’s case had reported, recommending his restora. tion to office and the payment of his pro rata of the last year’s appropriation. ‘The raph states that the difficulty between Gen Green and President Jones has been adjusted. General Green, it issaid, had signified his determination to be- come a citizen of Texas, and had written to the Unitec States Secretary of State to that effeet, and also ca his appointment as Consul to Galveston to be annulled, before the misunderstanding occurred (From the Nashville Union, Feb. 15] Major Donelson, our Charge to Texas, arrived at Nash- ville on Wednesday last. He gives usavery favorable accountof the state of public feeling in Ti on the measure of annexation. Although a party exists in the republic adverse to its incerporation into our Union, it ix too small to claim an influence, under present circum- stances, in shaping the policy ef the government, and can make no serious occlgenpay on the opinions of the great mass of the population. All that foreign. influence can yet dois the keeping alive the spirit of disappointment, such as the rejection of the late treaty produced. ie influence still looks to our Party, dissensions as the means of deteating the measure ef annexetion, and it continues, therefore, its exertions to induce the government of Tex. asto begin et the system of measures which would be best for it, considering union with us as impossible. We are gratified to learn from a conversation with Ma jor Donelson, that the present Executive of Texas, far from encouraging the party in Texas adverse to annex- ation, as has been stated in pa our public journals, may be relied on to carry out faithfully the wishes of the frst body ofthe people. The result of the recent elect- ion in the United States was highly acceptable to Presi- dent Jones; and as an indication of the opinion of the people of the United States, met with a hearty response in all the branches of the Texan government. We are also pleased to learn from the same source that the difficulties ascribed to General Green, in his inter course, as consul, with the President of Texes, have been satisfactorily settled, and that tney were never in reality of a character to interrupt the friendly relations existing between the two countries. No certain intelligence has been received in Texas, be fore the departure of Major D., of the fate of Santa Anna. Contradictory opinions prevailed respecting the abilities of those leading the revolution to maintain their authori ty—many believing thst Santa Anno, if not at once cap tured and put to death, would still find means to re-instate himeelf, and obtain the recognition of his power as Dic tator. But whatever the result of such conjectures, it was conceded by all that the revolution would render Mexico unable to maintain an offensive attitude towards Te: id dissipated forever all doubts about the de j well as the de facto independence and natienal- ity of the latter power, ‘Weare disposed to conour with Major D., when h: expresses the opinion, that if the de jure claim still set up by some of our statesmen in hehalt of Mexico, barrie: to the consummation of the measure of annexat speedily abandoned, a s'ate of things be pro. duced which will involve interests of far’ great er magnitude to both Mexico ond the United States. He doubts not, should Mexico send another army into Texas, it will meet the fate of that led by Sante Anna, and that then Texas would become the invader with power te pertetrate to the Pacific and new model thc exist vernments stretching between the Rio Grand« and that ocean. In such an event it might be anticipate: that the spirit of adventure would not stop until it posr- sessed the city ofthe Montezumas, and attempted there the establishment of a government on the principles of ours, and wielded by those exclusively who had sprung from the Anglo-Saxon race. Whoever looks into th: actual condition of Mexico, and reflects upon the igno rance and weakness of her populstion, must perceive how easy would be her subjection :by a daring spirit having the means to attract to his standard those whc are familier with the principlrs of free government But it is not our Purpose to draw here the picture of what might be consequence of the defeat of the it measure of annexation. ‘Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof,” we but glance at it as the pilo' does at the difterent projections which show him his course and tell him where danger lies. Among the grea: advantages of annexation, in our judgment, its tenden- cy to check the it of such an odventure as we have adverted to, and the valid assurance it give the world, that, so far at least as the United States are con- cerned, no attempt will be made to interfere with the ju- risdiction of Mexico over her legitimate territory, or x- tract from the revelutionary material with which she now abounds, means to destroy her nationality or distur* the peace of other nations. President Houston, we understand, has retired to hit farm on the Trinity river, and possesses in a remarkable degree the veneration and love of the le he han so faithfully served. He proposes to visit his relations in East Tennessee in the course of the spring, and wil! spend a few days at the Hermitage in the society of his early friend and patron, Gen. Jackson. He will be gladly welcomed by the people of this State, and particularly o! this district, who haveteken a deep interest in his for tunes, and rejoice in the success which has attended his career, and which has identified his name with a revolu- tion that can never be forgotten. (From the New Orleans Picayune. As the rupture between President Jones and the late U. 8. Consul, at Galveston, has excited considerable public curiosity, the following letter, cxplanatory of the quarrel, will no doubt be interesting : [From the Galveston News, Feb. 7] Wasninoton, January, 1946. rs, that there is much specula. tion, as to the difficulty between the President and Gen Duff Green. I was one of those, with whom the latter consulted, and to whom he explained most fully his plans. When in Mexico he obtained a copy of the mortgage, Es by the Government of Mexico fo the bond holders, for one hundred and seventy five millions of acres o/ lJand in Texas, Chihuhua, New Mexico, Sonora, en¢ the California ; twenty-five millions of which, are to be located near the Atlantic. From all that he conld learn, he was of opinion, that Santa Anna, sustsined by the British influence in Mexico, would prevail — He was apprehensive that Mr Benton’s influence in the U.8 Senate, would defeat any measure for annexation during the present session of Congress, and believed that it was advisa'le for Texas to put the western frontier in & position that would enable us, if necessary, to transfer the war beyound the Rio Grande. He was of opinion, that such was the opposition to Santa Anna in the northern rovinces, that a counter revolution there would imme- liately follow his success in the interior. And that in represents ce do we ¢ = a! I see from the new: that the country west of the Rio Grande, would ladly il themselves of our aid in resisting Sante one. Connected with this, and as a means of giving protection, as well to the Mexican frontier, ia case they took ments for conciliating the Indian tribes, arrangements were of @ character, believe, to com- mand success, and obtain the object in view. Upon ail these measures he consulted with the President in advance, as did also, Col Kinney, the chairman of the Senate's committee on ‘military affairs, ond both of them believed they were acting in accordance with his wishes. At the request of the chairman of the committee, General Green afteport explaoatory of his views, and it was upon the occesion of submitting it to the President, thatthe misunderstanding which led to the President’s proclamation took place. On the evening previous, in @ casual conversution at his room, he expressed the opi nion, that independence, without annexation, would ne cessarily lead to the abolition of slavery in this country. A gentleman present remarked, that he had been among the first to put in motion the bail of revolution in Texas, and that rather than submit to such @ state of things he would be willing to go into revoluiion. General Green enquired, how 7 one of thees replied 7 8, Cones ion of the w @ speal On the neat tion with thefPresident, in the conversa Gen. Green, incidentally referring to this conversation, expressed a belief that it would not change that part of the constitu’ wi pide pal . rete Vote afer six months’ residence.— This remark, it seems, the President afterwards supposed won made to induce bim to approve of that report, and the measure which it contemplated. T have learned to-day that the Secretary of State, Mr Allen, in a letter to Major Donelson, received on the morning he loft thia place, hes withdrawn the persona) imputati gainst Gen. Green, and the President admits that he nel ghey bis remarks. Gen. (roen, upon his arrivnl at Galveston wrote, he says, to the hen overs gad State of the United States, that his name should not be presented to the Senate for confir- mation as Consul, as he had made up his mind to settle in the western part of this Republic, and could not, there fore, perform ita duties. ‘The part which he has taken in this matter has not been in his official character. Hi indeed done no official act, 1 am told, ar fl ment of a Vice Consul, and. his conversation: President were held in his character of a citize! As this matter has much excitement, I have written you this brief statement of facts, which you may rely on In haste, your's very wo . McLEOD. art with us, he proposed bat which The Congo Melodists are at the Front street theatre, Baltimore. Madame Borghese, and other artistes of the Italian oper® in this city, hi is about to be reached New Orleans, where an attempt le to establish the Italian Personal Movements, Hon. Francis Granger, of Canandaigua, is in the city, at thy Astor House. Gov. Baldwin, of the State of Connecticut, has appoint- ed the 2ist day of March as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Gov. Pratt and W. T. Wootton, » Secretary of State, arrived at Baltimore on Thursday. The Hon. James Harper, Mayor of this city, and lady, arrived at the same lace on Wednesday night, and are sojourning et the exchange Hotel. C in Rynders, of the Empire Club, hes proceeded to Washington, to be present at the inauguration of Mr. Polk as President. Mr. Dihon, elected director at the last meeting of the Morris Canal Board, has declined to serve the o: » for reasons unexplained. Mr. Donelson, Charge d’Affairs of the United States to Texas, arrived at Noshville on the 12th inst. Gen. Almonte, the Mexican Minister, is dangerously ill at the seat of government. Died, in Marlborough, on the 11th inst., Capt. Theodore Lord, in the year of his age. He was the oldest per- aon in the town, and, until within about a year, was re- markably active for one of his years. City Intelligence, Arrucation to THe Lecistatuas.—In the Herald of yesterday we noticed the fact of an application having been made to the Legislature for leave to extend the term of the Court of Sessions for one week longer, in order to finish the great pork case of Adams. The application was to have been made yesterday morning, but both branches adjourned over frum Friday till Monday, so that it was impossible to have the proposed bill passed. As will be seen by reference to the report of the Court of Sessions, it isa matte: of no consequence, as the case as been otherwise disposed of, and no necessity exists for passing the law. As the bill was drafted in a hurry, it is not ex - actly the thing required, and the application will not pro- bably be made at present. Lurontant Anazet.—M. P. No. — brought in a barc- headed gentleman in a brown coat, for d—ning the Meyor ond standing on the corner ofthe street. The excuse of the igentleman was that he wes in favor of annexation of Texas and street sweeping machines, and an advocate of clean streets, and that having lost his hat in endeavor. ing to ford Brosdway at noonday, he conceived he had fect right as one of the people to d—n the Mayor, the streets, and the M. P.’s into the bargain. The gentle- man was considered out of the ju tion of the Stat because he was “ half seas over,” notwithstanding which he was comm! . Mysreaious. P. 7, was this morning observed lean” ingy against a lamp ge on the corner of Chambers st and Broadway, with his ey: intently fixed upon a large pool of muddy water at th f the curb stone. His melancholy sppeemace cal irge crowd te assemble around him with great anxiety, in momentary expecta- tion of seeing him plunge into the unfathomable depth be- fore him, and thus put an end to his miserable existence. Some humane indiridual led him away by the arm, and directed his ideas from the gloomy channel in which thi had been grovelling, and thus saved a fellow creature’ life. Mayor Harper intends offering a reward for the dis- covery oi the humane individual, and contemplates pre- senting him with several copies of the Wandering Jew, together with a dissertation upon the advanteges of ‘‘con- crete” over paving stones. Native Porxers.—After several desperate attempts, a band of valorous M. P’s e achieved a victory that beats Mayor Harper's s upon the apple women all hollow. A few fearless men belonging to Station House —, having for s:veral days past observed ject gro- yelling in the gutter immediately in front of their quar- ters, determined to rout him from the spot, even if they soiled their uniforms in the effort; und, accordingly, turning up the collars of their coats, and displaying, in all their refulgeuce, the several letters, 8. P. M.P., and settling their hats firmly upon their heads, started reselutely forward. The object seeing such a Spree of intelligence before him, turned tail andran. The M P.'s followed close upon his heels, and after along chase succeeded in capturing him, with a loss on their tide of two hooks and eyes, and on his of 2 few bristles. He is to be held ameng his companion’ at the Station House, till his owner pays the penalty for allowing him to root below 14th street. Police Office.—F rs. 22.--Nothing of any interest at the Police office to day. ‘The dearth of business was occasion, ed from the officers being too muzh terrified by the appear” ance of two ponderous volumes about twelve inches thick, labelled ‘Records of Losses, and receipts for lost property,” to look after thieves. if crime increases at the rate of ee | ing cent, ten years from this time the books will be filled up. It required two strong men to carry them in. Coroner’s Office.F rx. 22 — Suicipx.—The Coroner held an inquest this afternoon at No. 91 Bayard st, upon the body of Catherine Green, 21 years of age, who commit- ted suicide by taking a quantity of laudanum. She was sitting up when the inmates of the establishment went to bed last night, and about 7 o’elock this merning she was found lying upon the floor of an w bed room ina atate of insensibility with an cay phial labelled lauda- num, lying by her side. A physician was cailed, but his exertions were of no avail, for she expired about 9 o’clock. Verdict, suicide. Death raom Intemrenance.—The Coroner, also, held an inquest upon the body of Martin Teker, 20 years of age, who died at No. 2 Fulton street, last night, from dis- ease of the lungs produced by intemperance. Sanpwicu Isuanps.—The following is an extract from a letter received in this city, date Sanpwicn IeLanps, Sept. 26, 1844, This government has requcsted of the United States overnment the recall of Mr. Brown, our Commissioner. ‘he former has refused to citizens of the United the same privileges granted by treaty to the Eng! French—taking the ground that since the independence was acknowledged, the United States have formed no new treaty with them, all former treaties being annulled by thatact. This ridiculous view of natienal law Mr. Brown has resisted. Hence the difficulty. Theacknowl- edgment of the “independence” of this people hos made some of the rulers almost crazy. They know not what tet are about. The U 8. frigate Savannah arzived here yesterday, and refused to exchange salutes with the forts. Tue Bric O. C. Raymonp.—Our readers will doubtlees remember certain reports in relation to this vessel, under the command of Capt. Dennison, os hav- ing concerned in the embezzlement of specie, emounting to $70.000, which had .been shipped at Can- ton for Macao, some time in the year 1843. It appears that instead of proceeding to Maceo, Dennison took a course for ed Obie veatel eethaesd the ny, in oted te tom posed of vessel, exchan; e silver committed to charge for gold, and took fe on board the whale ship Archer, Gept. Ricketson, of this port, then at that place, for Payta. ‘Upon hie arrival at Payta, he took with im the whole amount of specia except about $13,000, and proceeded across land via Panama, to New Orleans, where he arrived in April or May last, and during the last su r spent some in thistown. Recently, in- formation has been received from China, by our Govern. ment at Roman |g" of the embezzlement of the funds by Dennison, and of the a on board the Archer, and orders were acco: testicles Oe officers for theirscizure at place, upon the arrival of the vessel. The Archer arrived here on Monday, when Col. Baylies boarded her below the port and selved the specie remaining on |, which is now deposited in benk. We understand that Mr. Davis, of New York,an agent or partner of the houge in China, arrived in town yesterday for the purpose of c! the specie ; and that a similar claim has been instituted by the owners of the brig O C. Raymond et Sag Harbor. Dennison haa not been heard of for some time past, and has probably taken his departure for Texas. Iutinors Bonps.—We find the following pava- graph in the Springfield correspondent of the St. Louis Republican :—Mr. Prentisa has arrived here and has examined the spuriou ip in the Fund Commis- aioner’s Office. He gives it is opinion thet the plate ia tne genuine one, but asserts unhesitatingly that all the signatures, including bis own, are forgeries. The plate, h 8, never was delivered to the Board of Public » nor under their custody while they were in exist- ence, but that it remained with the engravers at Cincin- nati. Our engravers will be disposed to look into this fer. _ Mutter Excitement 1n Marng.—Some of the ci- tizens of Orrington have become so much excited aeglect a pasines aod tolive upon tein subatance by lect to live w ir sul ince ling stock from their ferme and the furniture from they ellings They have set the twenty-third of next month the day tht up in the air to meet the Lord The Selectmen of O. have given notice, that several ns named, are to be placed under guar- dianship and all persons are caution inst purchasing any property, as all contracts or deeds will be void on ac- count of their incompetency to manage their effairs. Interestine To Winow: the Supreme Court of P ia 4 decision «f importance has been ma op ition was en the part of a widow, who has marri |, to compel irom the exe- cutor of her late husband the payment of an annuity of two hundred dollars, left her until her son should be of age, ‘ provided, however, that remained his widow until that time; otherwise the annuity to cease.” ‘The Court ordered the payment of the annul , notwithstand- ing the re-marriage. It was held thatthe provision for Depeeeent of an annuity so long as the widow should continue unmarried would be good, the provision opera- ting only as a limitation upon the devise; but in the case before the Court there was a limitati isend; provided, when the world will be ca to wit, the coming of age of the son, and the clause, directing the annuity to cease on the merriege of the widow, Could be regarded only a# a condition su! juent, da reatricti ts opposed tothe fst In of society. Deatue 1x Lows: Wells, the City Physi marriage, which the law disfavors vat law of our nature and to the interests We ars indebted to Dr in, for a statement of the juring the year 1844. The whole number is 962 ; lost year, 88 ; in 1842. 478; in 1841 456 in 1840, 426 ‘ihe population of the city Ives increas: from 20,961 in 1840 to 26,168 in 1844. Dr. Wella remarks, relution to the causes of this diminution of mortality, follows:—-''The enlightened policy ef the City Gover in directing the construction of common sew nterprise ef individual Hy in multiplying comfor- table habitations, have doubtless contributed in no small degree to this desirable result, The establishment of a Hos by the liberality of the corporations, mmodation of the sick in theiremploy, is be- lieved to be another important sgency. The more general diffusion of a knowledge of the laws of.health, ja also conducive tothe same end. And may we not hope, that amore rations! m al treatment, corresponding with other improvemrn* ce bes bot been without its in 7” ‘The mortality wnoug children bas been un- us Great this year— 200 ont of the 362 having been under ten years ofage. The number of deaths by con- sumption is 77, The number of males whe have died is 168 ; females, 196,— Lowell Courier, Feb. 16. fort