The New York Herald Newspaper, April 7, 1845, Page 2

1 poe NEW YORK HERALD. NewYork, Monday, April 7, 1845, Whe City Election, All the great issues in the charterelection have now been thoroughly discussed, What the result will be is matter of greatdoubi. Bat from the pe- culiar nature of the contest, and the novelly and importance of the principles involved, whatever the results may be as respects Mr. Selden, there cannot be any doubt that the effects to be hereaf- ier produced on the great political parties through- out the country, will be very great—much more 80 than many people imagine. It is true that the great practical question is to be decided whether the miserable imbeciles at present in power are to be retained, or whether the municipal government of this great city is to be entrusted to competent men. We have nothing to add to what we have alrea- dy said with respect to the magnitude of the issues involved in this municipal contest—issues affecting the future destinies of both the great political parties and of the country itself. We publish in another column a list of the places where the polls are to be held in the various dis- tricts throughout the city, and also a list of the candidates of the three parties. The voters can make their choice. Relations between Mexicoand Alleghania The late Mexican Minister at Washington, Al monte, will soon reach the seat of his own govern- ment, and there can be no doubt that he will ea deavor to make as much capital as possible out of the present relations of Mexico and Alleghania with respect to the annexation of Texas. We give in another celumn atransiation of the “protest”? which he addreased to the Secretary of State on the pas- sage of ‘the annexation resolutions; and, of course, his first movement on hisarrival in Mexico will be to stimulate his own government to persevere in the hostile attitude thus sssumed towards Allegha- nia. The new Mexican Congress convened a few weeks since for the purpose of trying Santa Anna, and the whole subject of annexation and the rela- tions of the two countries,will probably be brought up immediately for the action of that body. A great dea! of interest is thus felt in the news from Mexi co, and every fresh piece of intelligence will be looked for with the greatest anxiety by the people of Alleghania. The last accounts from Texas show conclusively that the popular feeling in favor of annexation is overwhelming. It was supposed from the intelli- gence received some weeks ago that there was con siderable hostility to the measure in Texas; bu that feeling if it did exist to any considerable ex- tent, appears to have died away, and there can be no doubt now that the whole country will come in by a sort of avalanche at once. The question thus comes to be one entirely between Mexico on the one hand and Alleghania on the other. What is to be the result ? Almonte and those in his confidence have been uniform in their declarations that Mexico would consider the action of the government of Allegha- nia in annexing Texas as a breach of the boundary treaty of 1819, by which the Sabine was made the boundary line between Alleghania and Mexico, and that they would plant themselves on that trea ty, and in case of annexation proceed to some dis” tinct declarations, if not positive acts of war. This view is still farther confirmed by the complexion oi the articles on this subject in the National Intel- ligencer, at Washington, a journal deeply engaged in the interests of Mexican agents in Alleghania.— No doubt the Mexican government will endeavor to make an appeal to the world, and place them- selves in a position of receiving the sympathy of Europe, and we are very much inclined to believe that they will not stop at that, but proceed to some overt act of hostility which must provoke the ven- geance of Alleghania. We very much fear that something hasty and ill-advised may be done by the present Mexican government. ‘The present relative position and conflict of par. ties in Mexico, is such as to lead us to apprehend some ultra act of precipitation and folly. The re cent revolution only brought a new set of ambi- tious men into the field, who are actuated by the same motives and feelings as were Santa Anna and hisparty. The struggle amongst the men now contending for controlling power in Mexico, will be who shall be most violent and vindictive to- wards Alleghania. The first effect of this may be the breaking out of riets in the sea ports of Mexi- co, and attempts to confiscate the property and in- carcerate the persons of citizens of Alleghania who may be residing within the limits of Mexico. If such attempts should be made, the government of Alleghania must of course at once make a de- claration to the world, stating the relation in which the two countries stand—the pertect right which they have to annex Texas, with her consent ; and if Mexico persist, to take ample, merited and posi- tive vengeance upon her at once, without any hesi- tation. We therefore think that it is fully time for the President and his cabinet to be looking at the state of our arsenals and naval armaments along the coast. Instead of squabbling at W: ington, as they appear to be daily, about such a ridiculous question as the settlement of what two-penny pa- per is to be the “organ” of the government, they ought to be considering what force they can bring into action by land and by sea, in order to give a lesson to the Mexican government for its impu- dence, folly and insolence. Instead of the cabinet council being occupied with the case of some un- der-clerk to be dismissed, and another to be ap- pointed, they ought to be deliberating on the posi- tion in which this country is to be exhibited to the world, in the event of any menacing measures on the part of Mexico. We trust that the government of Alleghania wili at once awake to the impor- tance of the present crisis, and be fully prepared to do their duty. Circumstances aurex Cases —A person named Thomson lately preached a sermon in New Ha- ven, warning the people again-t the awful sin of “lewdness”, and in which he alluded, with great severity, to the publication, by the Harpers, of the novels of Eugene Sue, and other romances of equally questionable morality. This sermon was printed in accordance with the request of the auditors, and met avery large sale. A copy is before us, and in it we find Mayor Harper alluded to in the following terms :— Behold now, this Christian magistrate—for such we believe him to be, favoring the circulation of the Bible, and of religious books—the friend of temperance and vir- tue, and sincerely anxious to reform the morals of the city. How long will it take him to accomplish his task, if he sweeps harlotry trom the streets by night, and fo A py bet) EY his steam presses ns aster ry 8 i tions can drain it of. ipa iect This is certainly somewhat pointed and some- what caustic. But behold how parsons, like other poor fallible mortals, are subject to circumstances. The virtuous Thompson has recently been made pastor of the Tabernacle. Another edition of his sermon was called for, and printed. It also is before us, but we look in vain for the eloquent de- nuaciation of Mayor Harper,the man who “‘aweeps harlotry from the streets by night, and hawks it about by day.” Can the Rev. David Hale, aaother pure, upright, candid and consistent member of the craft, explain this singular phenomenon? peasant dniciaoy InTRRESTING FROM Brazit.—Newspapers from Bahia to the 5th ult. are received. We learn by them that a steamer had arrived there from Rio de Janeiro, with intelligence of the birth of a Prince @ successor to the throne of Brazil. This interest- ing event took place on the 23d of Februar » at quarter past two o’clock in the afternoon. fj The attention of the sporting community, is attracted to the advertisement in this day’s paper, addressed “To Sportsmen,” &c. It abounds with such inducements, as must be readily embraced by hose whom it is specially designed to benefit, It is stated, on excellent authorilf, that severi eminent capitalists of Boston are ndw building ‘a large ocean steam ship in that city, to be one of a line to run between New York and Liverpool. This steamer will be eighteen hundred tons in size, and be fiaished on the 4th of July next, and ready to take the first mail contract under the new Post Office law. The capitalists of Boston who have entered into this enterprise, are remarkable for the spirit and energy with which they enter into any project. Such men as Thomas H. Perkins, E:q. and proba- bly the Appletous, are among \those who have ta- ken holdjof this business, which they are determin- ed to carry through, to the satistaction of the world. In the organization of this steam ship line, these capitalists have acted quietly. They have made no noise, and will soon astonish the public withthe result of their labors. They intend, in the first place, to organise a line to Liverpool; then a line to Havre; then one to the West Indies; and thus spread American steam ships over the world, and give tothem the high character that our packet ships now possess. They seem really to have ta- ken the initiative in this movement of American mail steamers, and will, with their means in mo- ney and energy, be enabled to successfully cope with any other line that may start into existence. The steam ship now on the stocks at Bostowwill be a splendid vessel, propelled by the submerged screw, in order to keep pace with the progress of the age, and to run her in the most economical and judicious manner, It is in contemplation to regulate her speed so that her passage will never exceed fifteen days to England, or twenty days to this port. When it is known that her trips will be performed with this regularity, she will become po- pular, as will algo all the ships of the line of which this one is the pioneer; for all are to be regulated in the same way. One of the best features in this enterprise is that this city is to be made the western terminus of the line. Those who have organised it see that an opening is presented here such as is no where else to be found on this continent. Selecting New York, therefore, as the depot on this side of the Atlantic, the capitalists have exhibited their shrewdness. There is room here for them. Such men are scarce in this city, and we have lately thought that another gentle infusion of Yankee blood, including, of course, the almighty dollar, would give an impetus to New York not at all to be declined. If, with the introduction of men of the stamp of the Perkinses and the Appletons, we get their dollars also, New York will receive an impulse and a growthof the licalthiest nature. We have already begun to feel the effect of the first in- fusion of this Yankee blood into our veins, in the diversion of the India trade from Boston and Salem to this city, and nearly all the intercourse between America and Chiaa now takes its start here, fos- tered and protected, however, by the capitalists of Boston. In the past month several ships have ar- rived from China whose owners reside in Massa- chusetts, and the number will soon increase until New York becomes the centre, indeed the absorber of the whole Americano-India trade. These facts will induce us and the public to watch with interest the pregress of the new steam ship now building in Boston. Tus Ruopx I[stanp Ergction.—We have been very much astonished in this neighborhood at the result of the election in Rhode Island, which has terminated in the triumph of the candidate of that party who seek the liberation of Dorr This is regarded as a most singular result in this region. It shows, however; most conclusive- ly, that the people of Rhode Island disapprove eatirely of the treatment which Mr. Dorr.has experienced from the “‘ law and order” party.” Acd if we come to examine the matter, we will find that the result of the election is not so unrea- sonable. Even in the British dominions, the all-powerful British government were unable to hold in prison, for a specified period, Daniel O’Connell, aud how could it be reasonably supposed that ina free and democratic community, such as that of Rhode Island, smrounded by the influence of New Eng- land, a man could be confined to the atate prison, like a common felon, merely for political offences, aad for a difference of opinion? The conduct of Dorr was, no doubt, in some parts of his political career, very reprehensible ; but the principles for which he contended were most undoubtedly right, and muet eventually triumph over all opposition. It is, however, said that other causes contributed to the {defeat of Fenner, and that his conduct in the case of Gordon,who was tried,convicted and execu- ted, as is now supposed, without sufficient evidence of his having been guiltyof the crime alleged against him, has had a good deal of influence in making the result ef the election favorable to his antago- nist. Governor Fenner refused to pay any atten- tion to the petition of the ill-starred Gordon when fre lay under sentence of death, and it is generally supposed that his official carelessness in that mat- ter has deepened and widened the expression against him amongst the friends of humanity with- out regardto any other question throughout the State. . Some of the whigs who have ranged themselves amongst the most unrelenting and violent opposers of Dorr, and all the principles supported by him, are crying out that <his ize a whig victory, simply because Mr. Jackson was formerlya whig! That is one of the miserable tricks of party, and amounts to very little. The general result of the election in Rhode Island is decidedly favorable to the poli- tical principles for which Dorr contended, although in the course of that contest he committed a great many egregious errors, and particularly that Quix- otic expedition to Chepatchet, to which he was, however, instigated by vagabond politiciuns in this region. Potty Bopine’s Taiau.—The trial of Polly Bodine has been going on tor a fortnight past, and will pre- bably terminate to-day, as the summing up com- mences this morning. Great doubt is entertained with respect to the result, this being the third trial to which the prisoner has been subjected, the for- mer ones on Staten Island resulting in nothing, in consequence of the peculiar state of public opinion there. The trial in this city, during its progress, has ex- hibited a variety of features of the most novel, in- teresting and startling character. One of these features has consisted in the extraordinary crowds of females—many of them highly reapectable—who have thronged the court-house at all hours during the trial, even to the incommoding the progress of the examination. The interest which is felt has been greater, it appears, than that exerted by any criminal trial in this city for many years past, and tesembles more the theatrical excitement which attends some extraordinary debut, or the appear- ance of seme great danseuse, than that occasioned by @ poor woman who ia tried for her life. Another singular feature in this case, is the regu lar division of society into two contending parti who differ not only as to the character of the evi- dence and the question of the guilt of the accused, Sut es to the probable result of the trial itself in the Opinion of the jary. These questions are discussed with great vehemence in all the public places—at the Corners of sifeets—on the highways—in the drawing-rooms and ball-rooms—in town and out of ‘own—and now the newspapers are entering into the controversy. One of the Sunday papers takes it up with a great deal of fierté, and denounces the court, judges, jury and all, for showing a disposi- tion to get Polly off safe out of her present position. Some think that the evidence of her guilt is quite conclusive, others that it is very weak, and so the question iscuseed with most amusing interest and tragical vehemence all over town, hat the result will be must now svon be seen, but in the ineantime the controversy about Polly Bodine almost to be superseding that about the estion whether Mr. Harper will be continued in office or kicked out to-morrow, W Frosting Tugarre~'' TeMruk oF J z8.”"—-Much curiosity has been excited during the past week to view this novel aquatic theatre, that has been lately launched in this city, and those who have done so, have been much gra- tified at the very tasteful, substantial and conve- nient manner in which everything is got up, and the really talented company which are at present engaged in it. It 1s constructed out of one of the old southern steam packets called the ‘ Virginie,” hasa 42 feet beam, perfectly flat bottomed, 22 feet wide, with a keel of about 26 inches; she is about 885 tons burthen, 90 feet in length, and near upon 50 feet high, and draws about seven feet of water. The entrance is ten teet wide, placed about mid- ships, where there is also an engine of about ninety horse power. The stage, parquette, and boxes are aft. They are formed in the shape of a horse shoe, and has altogether a very neat and chaste appearance. It has a roomy little stage, four private boxes in the proscenium, one tier of boxes, a pit, and is ca- pable of seating 1,200 persons comfortably, The parquette is 42 feet by 36, the opening of the pros” cenium 27 feet; the stage is 42 feet wide and 45 feet deep; and the scenery i+ 16 feet high. The space between the wings is about four feet. At the back of the stage are two dressing rooms for the ladies; and beneath the stage are the dress- ing rooms for the mate performers, together with dining room and bedrooms for the whole company, engineers, Szc. In the bowsisa large and elegantly furnished saloon, in which all the good things of this life are disposed of, on terms the most reason- able. It is about 36 feet deep by about 40 wide ; in which are two handsomely fitted up bars, well furnished with good eatables and drinkables. The handsome marble-topped tables, the eplendid mir- rors and some elegant paintings—the beautiful cut ground glass mieten to the lumps give this part of the vessel a gay and elegant appearance bril- liant “ Drummond light” surmounts the establis! ment, illuminating the whole neighborbood, and directing the visitors to this floating dramatic tem- ple. The whole establishment is brilliantly illumi- nated with portable gas,manufactured on board b: E. S. Drigge, who has patented the apparatus, whic! isperlecyly safe. The whole is so constructed that the north wind will scarce affect it, and she has already buffeted more than one heavy blow. She was moored in the river during the gale of the 12:h of Dee. last, and stood it nobly. ‘The orchestra has nine musicians. The scenery is from the pencil of Mr. Grain, one of the best artists in the country. Among the company are Mesdames Mossop and Sutherland, and Messrs. Saunders, Sutherland and others, to which has since been added Mr. T. G. Booth, a light come- dian of considerable talent. The entertainments during the past week have consisted chiefly of a new Hetional, drama from the pen of C. H. Saun- dera, and some very clever farces and vaudevilles. Mrs. Timm did not appear, in consequence of ee vere illness, and Mrs. Mossop, formerly of the Olympic, sustained her character. We seldom, or never, saw the amusing farce of ‘Loan of a Lover,” pertormed in better style than it wag on Saturday evening, by the principal mem. bers of the com ny: This evening the vessel will be moored at the ‘oot of Chambers street, and on other evenings of the week at various other slips towards the Battery and on the East river; after which it will proceed up the North river to visit the several towns on its banke—after which the establishment will visit the principal cities and towns on the navigable waters of this country, un- der a coasting license. e r There is no deubt but that this scheme will prove profitable and successful, which the spirited proprietors certainly deserve, as they have spared no expense in get:ing up the affair. Patmo’s—Sornocies’ AntiGong.—We are to be presented, this evening, with a new. feature in modern theatricals. The production on an Ame- rican stage of a tragedy, acted in Athens two thou- sand three hundred years ago. Of course we are not to have it in the original Greek; that would be toe puzzling not only to the actors but to the audi- ence; but it has been admirably fitted with Eog- lish words, and wedded to sublime music by the great Mendelssohn. Dinneford has spared no ex” pense. Geo. Vandenhoff directs the production, grouping and arrangemehts of the scene, and G, Loder the music. A new proscenium hee been painted, and a new stage erected after the model of a Grecian theatre ; so that we have only got to fancy ourselves in Athens and give full way to all our classical feelings. We have no doubt that a very brilliant, fathionable and crowded house will be seen at Palmo’s to-night. There has been an immense deal of interest excited about this Greek tragedy in all the literary and fashionable circles Protest oF THE Mexican MINISTER AGAINST AnnexaTion.—The following is the protest address- ed by General Almonte to the Secretary of State, on the passage of the annexation resolutions :— (rmanstatjon.) ‘The undersigned, & , &c., has the honor to address the Hou, John C. Calhoun, &c., &c., for the purpose of mak- ing known to him the und regret with which he seen that the general pom of the Union has passe law consenting tu and admitting’into the American con- federation the Mexican | eecoy ot Texas. ‘The undersigned hed flattered himself that in this ques- tion the good sense and sound opinions of the citizens most uished and experienced in the management of public effaire in this republic would have prevailed in the deliberations of the legislative body and of the Union, but unfortunately this has not been the case, aud contra- ry to his hopes and most sincere wishes, he sees consum- mated by the American government an act ot aggression the most unjust which can be recalled in the anoals of modern history, auch as the spoliation ofa friendly nation like Mexico, ot @ considerable part of her territory. For these reasone the undersigned, in fulfilment of his instructions, finds himself obliged to ‘protest, as he docs accordingly protest, inthe most solemn manner in the name of his gevernment, against the law passed on the ‘28th of last month, by the gencral Congress of the United ‘States. and sanctioned on the Ist of the — month by the President of thesaid States,hy which the territory of Texas, an integral part of the Mexican territory, is al- lowed to be admitted into the American Union. The undersigned, in like manner, declares that the aforesaid law can in no manner invalidate the right which the Mexicen nation yeneke to recover the aforesaid pro vince of Texas, of which she isnow unjustly despoiled, and which right she will sustain end enforce at all times, by whatever means are in her power, ‘The undersigned will say in conclusion te the Hon. Seeretary of State of the United States, in order that he may be pleased to inform the President of the said States ofthe same, that in consequence of the law against which he has just protested, his mission tu this government is terminated from to-day. Consequently, the undersigned requests the Hun. Secretary of state to be pleased to send him his rts, as he has arranged to quit this city as soon as possible for New York. Th bag ne ke. (signed) Wa uncTon, 6th March, 1645. Mr. Owen’s Lectures, Yesterpay.—Thig gen tleman delivered three lectures on the occasion of the opening of the Franklia Hall, Chatham Square, as a place of meeting for his followers. The room was crowded to excess on each occasion, and num- bers went away unable to obtain en entrance. Some1nine New.—Since Mr. Cushing’s treaty with China, the attention of that wonderful people seems turned tothe United States, for we notice among late arrivals, that of Ye-Wang, the Sorcer- King of Fokien, sent out as we learn by an Ameri- can resident at Canton. The novelty, magical powers, and strange feats of this Velestial, will create @ sensation throughout the United States. Movements of Travellers, Yesterday wa8 one of comparative dullness at the principal Hotels. The arrivals were generally legs numerous than any since the opening of the season. The departures were, as usual, on Sun- days, restricted by the suspension uf the customary line of travelling on certain routes on the Sabbath The following, however, are among those who ne arrived ee the ¥ " pa MeRicaN—R. I, Hopkins, Tippehanneck, Wa; is. © Wellford, Fredericksburgh, Va; W. D..Gillslend, 3 A. Cherry, Alabama, and ten others. Asron—V. J Daggers, Baltimore; Messrs. C. H. Mo- ning, J. W. Sergegut, 8 8. Mandale, Drs. Wintand Eve ritt, Boston; J. Snell , Washington: Dr. 8 8, Fitch, Phi ladelphis; H, Morgan, Aurera, and 90 others, “aCrry—R. B. Gaffney, Albany; H. Holeston, Buffalo; D evine, Syracuse; Commodore Kearn U S.N. on his return from Albany; Newell ‘Shortwell, Boston; Thos A. Blount, N.C., and six others. Franuuin—S. W. Allen, Yan Buren, Alabama; Symes Seckor, Fayettevilie; W. H. Williams, Washington, N. C , and ten others 81, Gronce-Charles G. Allon, Miss; R Saunderson, Masa; James H Easton, Danbury, Ct; Alexr. Wilcox. K.A. Simmons, T. D. Tomlinson, Charl.ston, and ten others. Howanps’—James R. Cecil, Auguste; T. Hayden, Co- iumbia; B. H. Burnton, Brockville, Indienay H. Quacken boss, Alabama; Halsey Rogers, Judge Johnson, Salem, and 20 others. Wavertev—Captain John K. Stockton, Philadelphia; Ed. L_ Peckham, Providence; Geo. A. Hawkins, ‘Albany; L. 8. Whitemore, Boston; Captain 8. B. Hood, Trinidad; Chos. K. Smith, Washington, and six others. ee Tux Avrgoacnina Sronitina Sgason.-*The sea- son just Gommenciag, promises to be one of the most stirring that has ever taken place in this coua- | try. The noblest animals, both racers and trotters, cogether with their spirited proprietors and support- ers, are mow on their way, or have promised theix attendance, at the different matches about to come off in this neighborhood. Such is the expected display, that there are now no fewer than five courses in preparation. The first and principal, is the Union Course, Long Island, over which there will be five days most splendid sport, commencing on the 12th of next month. On the 2d day, the 13th, the great match between the North and South will come off. It ie for $20,000, between Fashion and Peytona, tour mile heats, and doubtless, barring accidents, it will be a grand contest} that will attract thou- sands to the spot. Even at present it is exciting the utmost interest, and betting is heavy and very general—100 to 75 is freely offered on “Fashion.” ‘*Peytona” is said to be in fine condition, and her backers most sanguine. $1000 to $800-has been offered that Boston and Fashion’s time (7 :324— 7:45) will not be made on the 13th. The betting tn New Orléans is 5 to3 on “Fashion,” and few takers, and accounts from all parts of the country show this mare to be the favorite just now. This course has also been taken by one of the best train- ers and directors of pacing and trotting horses in the country, for trotting and pacing matches.— There is little doubt but that Hiram Woodruff and his coadjutors will leave no means uatried to bring the best horses together, and afford adequate sport over this course. They have also in contemplation the getting up of some interesting footraces, and no doubt but that the Union will be as attractive as it ever wag, under such judieious arrangements as are about to be adopted. x sabi. Nor has the spirited proprietor of the neighbor- ing course, Centreville, been idle; he opens the ball this day with a most splendid trotting match— the best trotting field of horses that has come to- gether in this neighborhood for yeare, and some excellent sport is anticipated. A number of very judicious improvements in the course, stands, &c., have been made since the last season, and it is to be hoped that the attendance will be such as to adequately remunerate the pro- prietor for his pains-taking. The note of preparation has also beenjboth loud and Jong at the Beacon course, Hoboken. The ground hasbeen much improved; new stands erect ed, the course newly and substantially fenced round, and other arrangements made to prevent the intrusion of improper characters. Here there is to come off raclligs trotting, pacing, and foot races of every length—from 200 feet to 15 miles. Its prox- imity to the city will certainly always command the attendance of the mags, but how far this has a tendency to promote good sport is very questiona- ble; at least last season it was found very objec- tionable in several instances; but perhaps the alte- rations that have been made will prevent such ob- structions for the future. My F The next sporting point of attraction, of no ordi- nary character, will be the new course—or rather the old course improved and enlarged—on York Island, near the East River, towards Harlem. This is mow in the hands of Mr. Geo. Spicer and some others, whose welljknown characters for integrity, energy, and gentlemanly conduct, and firat rate judges of good nags, will certainly draw numbers of noble animals and their owners and supporters to the spot, where as good sport may be anticipated, ag at any other part of the Union. | Then there is to be some interesting sport, but of a minor character, at the Red-House, on the Third foto even here a good hour’s entertainment may befrequently enjoyed. __ ; To addition to all these,the cricketers are coming out this season in greater force than ever Tne St. George’s, the NewYorkers,the Brooklyn Star, and some two or three new Clubs, are in active prepa- ration. This manly and healthful amusement, it is gratifying to know, 1s considerably on the increase in this country. It speaks well for the growing taste of the people. . i Nor are the members of the different shooting clubs idle; allthe ‘‘Old Joes” are getting rubbed up in antfcipation of some two or three grand pi- ae matches that are to come off in the neighbor- 100d of Brooklya and thie city within a short time. Now, with all these preparations, arrangements, &e., there certainly appears to be every ct of abundance of sport, of every description, for the ensuing six months; and it is to be hoped that all will go off in an honest and sportmauslike manner. No very questionable dead heats—no running or driving foul—no crowding on the path of toot ra- cers to prevent their success—no announcements but what are really to come off—and all stakes run for and fairly won, duly paid. Then will sporting become admired and supported by those who have hitherto stood aloof. City Intelligence, Police OfficemAran 6.—Count: Money.— Very littie business was done at the police to-day of any interest. Last evening a woman was arrested by officer Wedan, for offering a $10 counterfeit note, and this morn- ing she wes identified as a person who hi 2 $20 bill on the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, way, a> tered, upon Mr. Brown, of No. 64 Bowery, of whom she bought a small quantity of Britannia ware. Persons who have had any such ba: ketene 6 eet upon them, would do well to call at the Lower Police. < Coroner’s Office=April 6.—No inquest was held (o- jay. Covar or Sessions.—The April term of this court com- mences to day at 11 o’clock, when a Grand Jury will be empannelied, and the list of petit jurorscalled. Ali de licquents will be fined, Afver the trial of one or two un- ae cases, the court will take a recess till W jay. Common Councit.—The Board of Aldermen will mee to night, but hold a very short session. There will be some onine for buncombe, but probably very little bu- ne. s siness Varieties. At the period of the; suppression in 1778, the Jesuits pee 14 professed houses, 659 colleges, 61 noviciates, 76 seminaries, 335 residences, aud 273 missions. Th ere oh composed of 22,819 members, of whom 11,413 are ‘The Frederick (Md.) Examiner says there is not in the jail of that county any one confined, either as an offender jainst the laws of the State or the Corporation. This is the first time it has been an open house forthe lest thitty years. A new weekly paper is about to be started in Boston by Mr. J. R. Fitzgerald, the ejected edi'or cf the porter, to be called the Boston Tablet. It is to be thoroughly and strictly Catholic. A boy named Adams, in Webster, Mass., on Tuesday last, accidentally shot his sister in the heed, killing her instantly. The girl was about fifteen years old. Dr Hanti: , who hes been appointed collector of the port of Seg arbor, declines the it. It wes given to him without solicitation, upon the old fashioned principle, that men who mind their own busness at home will teke good care of public interests, if committed to them. But the Doctor says he wishes for no cffice. A monument to Christopher Columbus is to be erected at Turin, Italy. The King has given 50,000 livres for the yar and a commission has been appointed to raise farther subscriptions. Miss Abby Kelly, the female lecturer on the subject of slavery, was pelted with rotten eggs while delivering o lecture in Harrisburg, Pa., a few days since; one of them struck her in the face. Mr. Henry'Smith, a respectable farmer of Dulin Coun ty, North Carolin: as murdered by one of his slaves on the 27th ult., who attacked him ina field,'and beat in (bis a with a stick. The negro is now in jail at Kenans- ville. Died, suddenly on tho Ist inst., at hia residence in Al- leghany County, the Honorable John M. Snowden. Theatricals, &e. Mr. J. Sefton had a bumper benefit at the Baltimore Museum on Saturday evening last. Miss Garcia's concert on | lent f evening last at the Melodeon, Boston, well attended. The papers state ber singing in the part of Dalilia in the Oratorio of Sam- 4on, a8 in her fugitive pieces, has stamped her as one of the best in Boston. Christy’s Minstrels gave three concerts in Buffalo du- ring the past week. Miss J. Bramson had a bumper benefit in Baltimore on Saturday evening. Fins 1x New Oxirans.—Aboutgl2 o’clock yee terday a fire broke out in the drying-house of the New Orleans Sugar Refinery, at the corner of Pot d Delord streets, owned by F. M. Weld& Co. Thi an abundance of water in the neighborhood, and men, with their accustomed alacrity, were quickly spot. They succeeded in preventing the fire from spread tog toany other part of the works, so that the drying room and ita contents only have been consumed. ‘The loss of property is estimated at $8,000 ; the destruction to the building at $3000. There are insurances for $35 000 om the Cpatnngror he Now York Mutual Insu- mpany, with t ‘eastern Marine, and with the Oceen Companies.—W O. Pic. March %. Pustic Scroots in New Oatgans —The New Jrleans city government engaged J. A. Shaw, Exq., af M hus in 1841, to establish public schools. ‘Kt the close of that year u school, consisting of thirteen pu- Mr Shaw and two female ear 1842 the number of bout £00 ; lose of 1843 the aversge tttendance was athongapd and fifty, and at the close of (844, the numbers bad «welled to 1 674, The cost of adn ating fue was $27,820. Principal, (el Svat 2 £00 : twenty-two assistants, at sal rs rent, $1,860 ; books Fink In Oswaao.—The’ extensive works of D. Cale»t & Son, in the village of Grete. situsted on the ast ofthe river at the foot of the Oswego Company's canal, with the greater part of their contents, were de. stroyed by fire on Thursday, 27th ult. The saw mill saved, Loss from $10,000 to $14,009, Insurance $3,000, Movements. We have received some additional intelligence from Texas and Mexico, which is of rather an im- portant character. It will be perceived that the English have des- patched aeloop ot war co Texas, with despatches ofa nature sufficiently important—the acknow- ledgement of the independence of ‘Texas by Mex- ico—to create considerable excitement at Galves- fon, and to cause a great bustle among those attached to the English and French Legations. The extracis, given below, will be read with in. terest, exhibiting as they do, the present aspect of the annexation question, and the various intrigues to prevent its consummation. The popular jceling in Texas appears to be strongly in favor of the project, and we should think, from the accounts, that the governmenthad joined in, perhaps per force, with the mass. Governor Yell arrived in New Orleans seven days ago, and sailed immediately for Texas, in company with Major Doneldson. News from Texas grows in interest and impor- tance. [Fro O. kXepublican, March 29.) The following piece of information was communicated to ue by @ gentieman who came a passenger in the New York. Whether the interences which the circumstances stated give rise to are well or ill founded, at all even, the tacts show sutticiently clear, that the toreign enemies of apn<xation popaper no exertion to defeut it. It ap- pears that the British aod French Ministers had teken pus sage at Galveston, in the New York, for New Urieans — Ou the eve of the steamer’s depurture, a British vessel of war errived at Gulveston, bringing despatches to the Bi tish Minister. It was currently rumored vhat those des patches contained an pahuowicdgement of Texan inde pendence on the part of Mexico ; and further, that they enclosed op tion from thr Biitish government, offer. ing to ‘T'exas, in case of her refusal to acoept nny yi tion for annexation, the admission of her cotton Bri- tish and Mexican ports free of duty tor twenty years, with other commercial a. vantages, and a loan of £1(0,000 per annum, for the same period. Upon receiving the des- patches, the two ministers at once disembarked, and im- mediately returned to Washington. {From N. O. Fiona, March 29.) Just before the New York Jett Galveston, a British man of war entered that port, bearing despatches to Cept. Ei- Yiott, British Envoy, irom his government. It was said that this vessel had a vast emouut of money on board, and that the despatches contained instructions to Capt. Elliott to offer to guarauty the national independence of T'ex: provided the annexation resoiutions ure rejected. It was further reported that the French government had alse of- fered the same guaranty on the sume conditions. Pri advices aseure us that when these propositions were known in Gulveston, the people snspped their fingers, saying “ the foreigners were too late.” Capt. Elliott set outtor the capital immediately after receiving his des- Large er Saligny, the French Charge, was already there. (From the N. O. Republican, March 29.} We have received news trom the Mexican Republic, to the 23d ult , by the Atrevida, trom Vera Cruz. The sub- ject of ‘Texas,and the prospect that exists of the rejunc- tion with the Mexican union of that severed department, asthe Mexicans still callour gallant little neighbor on the other side of the Sabine, is extensively treated by some of the Mexican papers. They Indulge in the most vain glorious hopes of conquering Texas. Three modes of conduct are spoken of by them, viz : to allow her to become an independent nation under the protection of an European power ; to wink at annexation; or to compel her toa forced embrace with the old oppressor, Mexico. The first plan is declared visionary ; the second, not to be mentioned with complacency ; and, of course, the third alone feasible or proper. jod deal of speculation is iadulged in regarding th tance the Mexicans coed derive from the Indians foreign powers, by whic! are meant, no doubt, England and France. ‘There is one suggeation, however, made in the papers, which is an excelient one; viz: to employ the army in ciearing the country of banditti. Santa Anna will not, as it seems, appear in person be- fore tue grand jury jadi to try him. He will set down his defence in w . He declares that he is not hound to take the oath requ: of him by the grand jury, until he has been found guilty of having triea to subvert the constitution and government of Mexico. The 5; cific charges made against him had been made copy of them delivered tohim He was to have reply on the 24th ult, [From Galveston News, March 22} Tangible evidences of the faentng ot navigation in the Eire at length before us. ¢ Oriole and Scioto Belle rived with full cargoes of cotton, and sey- eral flat have also came as taras the mouth of the tiver with full cargces. T! teamer Spartan has gone up with merchandize, and will probably make a rt crip, as we learn that large quantities of cotton are on the banks, of the river ready for shipment. These three boat:,’ay well as the Vesta, which is now in the river, will, we understand, continue in the Trinity trade during the season. From all parts of the country we have the most favorable accounts of the prospects of our farmers. Icis nearly three weeks since the corn came up; there is now no probability of its being cut off by fros:s, or (reshetsin the rivers. A large portion of the cotton crop is already planted, and tho ground is said to be in ex- cellent order to secure a good stand. From all wecan iearn our farmers ere planting even more largely in cot ton this year than heictofore, notwithstanding the dis- couragiog prices. Corn is now worth one dollara bushel in Houston, and even more in this city : nor can it be had tor less in any part of the country so far as we can learn; and yet our tarmers seem determined to extend their cot ton crop, without enlargiog their corn beyond their own. probable wants for consumption. - [From the Houston Telegraph.} We have recently learsed that some of the holders of colonization contracts or tueir agents, have been offering iand scrip for sale,pretending that they have valid titles to the lands they have contracted to colonize. Some of this scrip. we have been informed, has heen offered for in Cincinnati and other cities, as well as in Europe. pears that the territory nated in these contracts been divided into sharet imilar to the shares of the Colorado, the Rio Grand: id Arkansas companies, and tothe shares of Beales & Co. It is well known that these companies, before the revolution, inundated the United States with fraudulent scrip We have often while visiting the United States, been shown samples of this scrip ornamented with beautiful engravings, and maps of lands to which those geen have no more title than they have to the Crown of England. We little expected that the generosity of our government would been thus abused, ana that our Legislature should be made the instrument of iless speculators, to aid ia deceiving and swindling the unwary. We believe most of the con- tractsthave been,: or soon will be forfeited, and we hope Congress willat the earlicst practicable moment adopt groper measures to prevent the contractors or their agents {rom continuing their schemts of deception. As the na- ‘ure of these contracts are not generally known in Europe and in portions of the United States, these speculators meet with little diftic 4 in effecting sales of their traud- ulent scrip. We ha informed that some of these shares have been sold fora thoauand doll nd a part of the money was paid down. ane purchasers will t be hitterly disappointed when they find that. their titles are aot worth a farthing, and that their beautifully engraved scrip ises worthless as so much blank paper, Amusements, Enatisu Crrovs Comrany.—Among the perform- ers attached to the troupe of English equestrians, who are to appear at the Bowery, Amphitheatre this even- ing, we perceive the names of the celebrated ‘Rivers Family,” of Astley’s London Amphitheutre. Q@- Don’t torget the Temple of the Muses, or Floating Theatre, to-night Itis now at the foot of Chambers street. It is a heautiful and respectable es- tablishment— good order is ed by the U. 8. mar- shals—and the performances are highly interesting and pleasing. Ladies and Gents, go and see it. Victory !—The members of the Spartan Bann are requested to asvemble this (Montar) evetting, at seven o'clock precisely, at Dunn’s Sixth ‘ard Hotel, comer of Centre and Duane streets, for the purpose of forming in procession. A _ Let every man be on hand to atrike terror to the renegade hirc- lings of Native Toryism, By order of the Office:s aud Marshals, ; ete. away. Another maguifcout D's is, his Liquid Vegetab pale chveke a aplendid aud povma teknomiedged to he par excell oly cavable of soltoning the sk n aad mating fen toow. For cong Hale Bega ot ase URAUD?s rect iv je, **al othing valuable artiete. acd'a lage. autity of ho ce perfumery and it color, her ad ff ly be hased genuine a Bn he eetes Goubacore depot, a? Walker streets firat store Jroin Brocihoay, “Be ware to reggae, the mame cud number, Boston; Cs jprinafiel Green & ‘Midd etow Nae, NPA. plerce, Aloany: Beth B. Hance, De TDM Moore, Lyn fijgna, "Va Anderson, Nashville, Helnitah, Lancaster, Pa. ulty of Br Asthma, or Dif thing, Is cans- ed Dy nrotiection of the morbid hae ors jn the Meta oti ings, which prevent them from being duly expan diffeult aud Inbori ing, congh, grear oppression ofthe breast, pain in the palpitation of the heart, and. many other 4 gesning complaints, t ian Vegetable Pills are always certain to relief in Asthina, because they urge rom the body those irbich, when Ldged in the lungs, are the, canse of com four to six Of said loties reperaule cills, taken every night on going to hed, will ina short time not only carry off the most violent fit. of f used ogen- iy afierwar's, will keep the system, so tel fre m all bad humors, that Asthwa, or inde-d any maiady, will be imposs:b! rte ‘he public are pectfally tepnrtiog to. be improved Indian Pils made in New York, and sold by the various atorebeepers in cf Country, are nor the yenine Wright indian Veyetable ills. he ont ion, ig to. purchase at the offics and General Devon Nor 200 Greenwich atiect, New srk yslinall ciareto be: paitieular and sek for Wright Indian NEB Beware of sugar-c-ated Vegetable Pills. ——————_—— * Beal's Hair Restorative, at his oa Walket *, Intatore raom Broadway. po co }) @ Poem, a very trifling toy, ion, & thi ‘That fills prow ts wi y. Au pmpty"raprous feeling ace for feta, etl a 20a: come withia its rules. fi Dt oy a What should fashion constitu'e ? Come say, beg'n; hy, a fine head of hair, © healt aakin, well as rchtan sty dP at an passion, y seven ce For Jozes’ famous ‘Then for a clear complexion At the uame of J-nes’ Italia Or A delicious. a ir, con be npee shillivg Jones’ Coral Ha'r Restor fibeae (at nit reader dees nll have arened) growth of hair to soften cleanaad render ual: 1) e the teautiful, tos op Ape and falling off; and dispel dandruff’ from the ; rie cee ADIT in denieles of Noes: coate’ other artic ¢ made, tho can longer doubt te wonderful and beautiful properties veoae sed by the genuine Jones’ italian Chemical Soap, in curing eruptions. freekles, tan, sunbura, mo dark 5. Wher ths geeeire ser hcatss froma erows heads a and their medical at je say vo all try it once and you will 1 and gi ng Cirtham iiss ands Brotha Ne enor’ treet, Broad street, Woston.: 3 Leger Buildiwas, Nphiay 7 Stace street, Albany; and 139 Fulton s:reet, Brooklyn. Children cry for Sherman’s Lozenges, and well they may, fc juced more pstonishing cures medi teen befo e the public. Fund 8 ermau’s Cough Le: vund §.ermau’s Cough Lc- is Werm Lozeages h ve raisrd @ health than all tv mostrams worm ies. Do not ‘witn © aoterfeit articles wi » 106 Nessa st, ; eet, comer of. Bpriue § 188 bow- Buy 2 or of bis agents 127 Hudson st: ery ; Sands’, comer of E..st Broad’ d Market street ; 139 Falion suet, Brookdyn ; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia: Henry’s Chinese Shaving C:eam.—Charies Lamb was of opinion that if * facts are stubbora things,” a stiff beard is certainly the must stabborn of all tacts— “Hideous, horrible, aud hairy.” wee rhe Mc fr i iM gainsay ro peoitivn’” "husd yol how ilpniens ou Taommatiare bo their Practice, however correct the.r theor.es 1 “T heve are still a few so incousistevt as to shave with Soup, they must aware of the extateace of that inimitabie pre, aration—Hea y's Chinese Shaving Cream. This is truly S piradox, It yonkoow how to appreciate a luxurious shave, why not use the means ? aomy prevent you! 4! so, the notion is “like the fabrie of a vision,” as Shakapeare says. ‘Tne Shaving ‘ream 1s by far more economical “iu the long run.” Prepared and sold byA.6. Sanps & jCuemists and Drog- ists, 273 Broadway, corner of Chambe s street. Sold aiso at ‘lcoa street, and 77 Kast Broadway. Price 30 cents, Medical Notice.—The Advertisements of the New York Co}! i ablished for e8 baseless C day paper; or65 cents without it; delivered fiee of ci io any part of Philadelphia. Single copies for sale as above, daily, at 1 o’eloch—Price 3 en's. _ ‘The Weexty Henaup is also for sale every Saturday morn- ing—Price 634 cents or $3 per annum, delivered in any part of Philadelphia, tree of postare ‘All the new and cheap Publications for sale at their es- tablishinent, as soon as isst wholesale and retail (C7 With the excention of one paper, the “Herald” is read as much, per! phi any paper published in that city, affor valuable im to advertisers. Adver tirements handed to the agents at half past 4 0’clock, will ap- in the Herald next day. uly Dalley’s Magical Pain Extractor, at his only agency, 67 Walker street, first store from Broadway. MONEY MARKUT. Sunday, April 6—6 P. M. The stock market throughout the past week has been very much}depressed, and prices for the principal stocks have been gredually but steadily declining. A specula- tive movement commenced in Vicksburg on Wednesday and asimilar movement in United States Bank on Thurs- day. Very largo sales of both stocks were made trom tuat time to the close of the week, and prices went up very rapidiy. Vicksburg opened at 6f, advanced to 11), and closed firm at 10}. United Stetes Bank opened at 6, went up to 8, and closed at 6], This decline must have been expected with such a rapid improvement.— Areaction invariably takes place at times when the mar- ket is rapidly improving, but they merely act as a check for the moment, and usually give a more healthy tone to operations, and an impetus for a farther advauce. These two stocks usualiy go together. An advance in one invariably produces an udvance in the other. The affairs of the United States Bank are connected with those of the Vicksburg Bank, and any improvement in the lat- ter, increases the velue of the assets of the former. We annex an official statement teken from the becks of the Vicksburg Bank, in this city, made up toa very recent date showing the condition of the ivstitution:— VicxssurG Banxino anp Raitnoap Company. + $102,620 70 $2,889,627 70 | Less Bank notes on hand $275,000. Post notes i in suit $24,000,...... Total amount of name Bills, Notes and Mortge + $4,194 131 98 Cost of Railroad......... a ates oF ——_—— 6 612,897 55 Surplus Assets over Liabilities. .........+ $4,022,260 85 The special debt ef the cone. of $260,000 is not taken into this account, nor the estate owned by the bank $502.000, as it is estimated that one will offset the other. The United States Bank and the Phenix Bank have a claim on the Vicksburg Bank amounting to $1,262," hich will, without a doubt, be compromised, upon terme favorable to ali parties concerned. It is posed to receive one half of the amount due he Bankin, d Railroad Company, and balance as possible. ‘s Vicksburg ik are put down at $6 612,897 65, of which more than four millions of dollars are in notes, bills end mortgages In the event of these being realized at the face, the cepital of the bank would be saved, without making compromise settlements of its liubilities’ Should the assets of the bank only nett fi'ty cents on the dollar, imoluding the railroad, &c., and the liabilities be paid in fall, the surplus would give a value to the stock of about twenty per cent. In the event of a compromise set- tlement cf its liabilities, say at fifty cents on the dollar, and a disposal of its four millions of dollars assets in the| shape of notes, bills and mortgages, to pay that per cent, | there would be the railroad and its appertenances, to pay the stock-holders,which, at one balt their costs,would pay on each share about ay dollars. This railroad pays a nett income of about one hundred thousand dellars,which. is six per cent ivterest on about sixteen hundred thousand dollars This being the actual value of the road accord- ing to nett receipts, some estimate can be formed by every | one interested of the ectual value of the stock. i There baving recently been considerable speculetion in this stock,we give the above statement tor what it is worth. Those involved in the speculation will govern themselves accordingly. As most of the operators, however, care lit- tle about the sctual value of a stock so long as mon: ; be made out of it, it rs not what may be the condition, of the institution the stock represents. ‘We annex our usnal table of comparative quotations for stocks each day of ihe week just closed; alsv the ruling prices at the close of the week previous. Lf yA Srocns iw tHe New ¥ JARKET. Tw +e Dey my Sat BP ee 16% 78 45% ¥ 63} 6 46%. BBs By Bs 6 69 6 8 Be. — - aK - ie 7% Tas x 38 my 39" 39h, te 2 2B 29} 7 Oe LL es 4 8 6 49% 51 Sig. 51! $2 32% 3232! Mo Mie MK 14} Most of the fancies have been steadily declining. Qu tations ruling yesterday compared with those current th Saturday previous, show a decline in Long Istand of 3 pe cent ; Mohawk I do.; Canton }; Farmers’ Loan }; No wich and Worcester 4; Illinois 6's 1; Pennsylvania G’s‘ Stonington 14; Erie Kuilroad 2; and ‘an adyance in Ohi 6's of } per cent; Mme United Bank 1; Rea Kusifoad 1}; Morris Canal }; and East Boston !}+ Ivunia 6’s have throughout the weok beensteadil We annex a (able carefully compiled from the Shippir List, giving the quantity ot some of th» principal articl exported from this pert for the first quarter of the pa three years. Exronts rrom tue Pont or Nxw Youx. March ty 1813 time's. me, Incr. De farch 1, 1813. time "44, time’45. Incr. Dec Ashes Pots, bbis..... i202 3,003 5812 2,00). Peatls, 3 aro i “dl Beef, pick! 3.495 24.006 . Mt Dried, ewt. 283 300 Batter, firkins 327 4,909 . Ci sperm, boxes. 446311853 “ low . 675 7,485 ‘ 3998 t 9,566 ‘ 11604 : 7 99,396 69. 2% " tie gor ales and cases $951 2.006 4, ‘ Flour, wheat, bbi 653 76,317 44) Ay Rye. 1,207 | “610 2 iF 23 93.655 273g. Borel om smi agin assiee ne ; 724 235.5) : Si +54,208 96,241 65,775 566,594 Tallow, casks + 38 2412 2564 ibe ‘There has been an increase in nearly all these items. ¢ export trade in provisions of ail Kinds from this pc ia rapidly increasing, Vor the past three y ion of as! pots and pearis, cand sed from yar to year inerea: the shipments of specie trom this port for the first quart this year, compared with last hea been large, but comp: ed with the corresponding quarter in 1843, it has be enurmous, All the shipments of specie from this pc the quarter just closed were made to toreign ports. The existing state of the internal commercial effairs this country ia such, as to require on the part of those i mediately interested the most cautions movements, \ predicted last fall, Ls tengge through Oc at repeated! ber and the early rt of November, th suedty the forte jobbers of this season, would about a revulsion in 0 « 3