The New York Herald Newspaper, May 4, 1845, Page 2

HERALD. NEW YORK New York, Sunday, May 4, 1845. ~ Another Special Express. THE EXPECTED NEWS FROM ENGLAND. We have made arrangements, in certain contingencies, to bring from Boston, by Special Express, in advance of all other newspaper establishments of this city, the im- portant intelligence which is daily expected from Europe by the British steamer Hibernia, that sailed from Liver- pool on the 19th ult. ‘This steamer is now in her sixteenth day, and may be expected every hour, Our exclusive express is ar* ranged to run during those periods, between this time and Monday morning, when no regular lines are going. If the steamer should arrive to suit these arrangements we will be able to give our readers, in advance of all others, highly important intelligence on Oregon, Texas, cotton, trade, and also the opinions of the French gov. ernment and press on the attitude of England and the United States, Exraas will be immediately i news arrives at this office. We are also in daily expectation of receiving important intelligence Som Mexico and Texas, on peace or war full one day in advance of the mail and all other papers’ provided our express arrangements are not obstructed dy the Post Office officials at the South. Highly Important from Texa ANNEXATION CERTAIN AT LAST. PROCLAMATION OF PRESIDENT JONES. ad soon as tho Meeting of Congress in June, We received last evening, highly important ac- eounts from Texas, via New Orleans, from which it is now certain that Texas will come into the Union at the next session of our Cengress, in De- cember. These accounts were received at New Orleans on the 24th ult., by the steamboat John McKim, from Galveston. The Texian Congress is called together on the 16th of June, to decide the question. Ashbel Smith has gone to England as Charge d’ Affaires, What is he eent for? We annex a variety of extracts:— Tar Wamuwinn Swrers Oxwarp.—From every section of the Republic (says the Housten Telegraph of the 16th uit) wehear but the continued roar of plaudits, as the people assemble in county after oounty to testify their approbation ofthe terms of annexation offered by the American government. The thunders of applause re- sound onevery side. The whilwind of public opinion has swept down all opposition, and the few opponents of annexation have turned with dismay from the contest, if contest it could be called, when the opponents of this at measure only looked around them once to survey e field, and oy ‘all is lost.” In Jasper and Jefferson it is said there is scarcely one man opposed tothe mea- sure. In Robertson, only five or six. In the great coun- ties of San Augustine, Nacogdoches and Montgomery jit is estimated that the majority in favor of annexation exceeds two thou Along the whole line of the counties on the Brazos, Colorado, and Guadaloupe, thero is scarcely adissenting voice except in the little hamlet of Wash- ington. Even the officers of government now declare that the torrent of public opinion is irresistible, and they are bending beneath it. We have learned with pleasure that the Secretary of the Treasury has stated that he is in favor of annexation, and is willing to accept the proposi- tions of Mr. Brown. The Secretary of State, we are told, has'written back to the President, and informed him that it is useless to delay the measure, and that the popu- lar enthusiasm is irresistible. Even the Washington Reg- ister is compelled to change its course and veer about to the popular current. It is now reported that on extra session of Congress will be held on the Ist of June. Long beforo that time the people in each of the counties of the Republic will have expressed their assent to the terms offered by the American government. Since it is now admited by every officer of the government that it is,impossible to prevent the consummation of this great measure, why should there be any delay? Cannot Con- gress act upon this subject by the middle of May as well as on the first of June? We have yet confidence in the President that he will not resort at this crisis to any pro- crastinating policy to defeat the measure. The die is cast. It isthe decree of destiny that thi at work shall be consummated ; and the puny,hand of man might as well be uplifted to turn back the clouds as to turn back public opinion on this question. We shall indulge in no forebodings. We rejoice that the President and Cabinet have determined to carry out the will of the peo- ple. Allparties can now unite with cordiality inad- vancing this great measure. The people will act with the government, andthe government will act with the larmony, order and good feeling will prevail ide, and we will have the proud satisfaction all return as a band of brothers to our “ father President Anson Jones ha: vening Congress on the 16th da: leration the proposition of annexation. The Civilian and Galveston Gazette makes the follow- ing remarks upon the subject :— “We regret to learn, which we do from the Register, that the United States Minister has subi to this Government the bare proposition for annexation, contained in Mr. Brown’s resolutions, Mr. Polk as well as Mr. Tyler conceiving it “ impracticable” to effect the measure under Mr. Benton’s plan. “The object of the President is to take such st. shall not only ascertain the will of the people, bu y shall so require, place us in a position for admission into the Union, at the next ion of the American Con- ued his proclamation con- of June, to take into gress.” Mexican Drsratcuss.—We learn, says the Houston Morning Star, of the 19th, that our government has re- ceived communications from Gen. Austin, by way Corpus Christi and Bexar, conveying assurances that the new government of Mexico is disposed to treat with ‘Texas upon the basis of independence, Similar despatch- es, we learn, were received from Vera Cruz by the Eu- rydice, about a fortnight since, and it is rumored that the British Minister in Mexico will soon induce the Mexican forest a to present definite propositions for the ad- of justment of all difficulties between the two countries. It rumored also that our government hes answered these communications, and the despatches for this purpose ‘were sent back to Vera Cruz by a British vessel. It is expected that, the final propositions of the Mexican go- -vernment will be received here about the middle of June, or by the Ist of July. How. Asnaer Smitn.—We learn from the Civilian thet this gentleman, whose recent arrival here speculation attributed to various. causes, has been re-appointed Charge d’Affaires of the republic of Texas to England and France, and was journeying thither when he passed this place. The office of Secretary of State, made vacant by this appointment, will be filled by the Hon. Ebenezer Allen, now Attorney General. ‘The sontiments of the Texian nation can he best glean- ed by aperusal of tie resolutions passed at a meeting held at the town of Brenham, in Washington county—which were carried, although the Hon. Kbenezer Allen, Attor- ney General of the Republic, and acting Secretary of State, spoke in disapprobation of the same. “Bo it Resolved, That this meeting approves of the An- nexation of ‘I'exas to the United States on the basis of the Joint resolutions passed by the Congress of that country " Be it Resolved, That the Executive be requested to use all means within his power, to effect the annexation of Texas to the United States, upon the basis of the joint resolutions aforesaid, with the utmost promptness, " Be it Resolved, That smuch as the Government of the United States has given jts ultimatum on this subject, that secresy on the part of the Executive tends only to embarrass this subject, without producing any beneficial effect. “ Be it resolved, That if the President of the Republic does not convene the Congress on or before the fourth Monday in June next, we,a portion of the people of Texas, recommend to the counties throughout th Republic, to meet soon as practicable, at any point that may be desig- nated, in convention, to ratify said Joint Resolutions and form a State Constitution. * Be it Resol ‘That in the opinion of this meeting, it is the duty of the President of this Republic, to consum- mate the measure of Annexationto the United States, without reference to the wishes or concurrence of any foreign or European power.” A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE RE- PUBLIC OF TEXAS. ‘Whereas, since the close of the last session of Congress, a joint resolution haga the Annexation of Foxes to the UnitedStates, by their Congress, has been adopt- ed, authorizing the President of the United States to so. lect the alternative of two certain propositions contain. ed in the said joint’ resolution as the basis for consum- mating the Proposed Annexation : And whereas, the President of the United States has se- lected the first and second sections of the resolutions as such basis, and notified this Government thereof, which sections are as follows, viz :— _ “Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representa- tives of the United States of merica in Congress assem- bled, That Congress doth assent that the territory pro- perly included within and rightly belonging fo .the Ike- eupte ee by! be erected into a new State, to be ‘exas, wi i rn Toes aaazas, with Republican form of Go- tuties in Convention assembled, with the conse: of the existing Government, in order that the ne cay be admitted as oné of the States of this Union. “2. And be it farther resolved, That the. foregoing con- sent of Congress is given-upon the follow and with the follow! tans, to-wit se oe First, Said State-to be formé@ subject “to the adjust. ment by this government of alt questions of Posmay that may arive ‘With’ other Li » and that the Consultetier thepegh with the proper evidence of its adoptiont ¥y the people*of said ub) ‘Texas, shall be smitted to the Pre#tdent of t! to be dala before Congress for its re e fire of nuary, one 101 onl Brak. y, jusand eight hundred “Second. Said State,wnen admitted into the Union, after coding to the United States all public edifices, fortifica- tions, barracks, ports and harbors, navy and navy-y' docks, magazines, arms, armaments, and all other pro- per and means pertaining to the public defence, be- or to said Republic of Texas, shall retain all the public funds, gehts, tenes, and dues of every kind which ir ite and owing said Republic j and bel shall olv gotnin ll We vacons nag Y the people of said Republic, |. | within its limita, to be to the payment of Le and latitition of seit Re eotc of ieee ee oe residue of said debts and liabilities to be disposed of as said State may direct ; but in no event are said debts and liabilities to become ® charge upon the government of United States. “Third, New States of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of ‘Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the con- sent of said State, be formed out of the territory there formed out of that mitted into the Union, with or without slavery people of each State usking admission may des! in such State or States as shall be formed out ritory north of said Missouri compromise line, involuntary servitude (except bited.” And whereas, the premises, requiring the solemn de- liberation and action of the Representatives of the people, form an extraordinary occasion for convening the Con- gress of the Republic, ; | ‘Therefore, be it known, that I, Axsoy Jones, President of the Republic of Texas,’ by ue of the power vested in me by the Constitution, he yy those presents, require that the Senators and Representat to Congress of this Republic, shall assemble in.special ion, at the town of Washington, in the county of Wi n, on Mon- day, the sixteenth day of June next ensuing, then there to receive such communications as may be made to them, and to consult and determine on such measures as in their wisdom may be deemed meet for the welfare of Texas. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of [L. $.] the Republic to be hereunto affixed. Done at the town of Ws n, this fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, and of the Inde- pendence of this Republic the tenth. ANSON JONES. By the President ; Eny’r Auten, Acting Seoretary of State Tur Newspargr Organ at Wasumnaton.—At length the newspaper organs of the government at Washington are tuned. We have received the new journal, issued by Ritchie and Heiss, called the Union, which is to be the principal leading, or parlor organ, of the present administration; and we must say it has surpassed our expectations, so far. Mr. Ritchie, although venerable in years, shows much fire, and almost the vigor of youth, and has commenced his career with the greatest promise, and in the finest possible tone imaginable. He will be the principal expounder to Mr. Polk during his Presidency; and, we have no doubt, he will give much more satisfaction to the democratic party throughout the country than his prede- cessor, who was but a savage, after all, and is properly sent to grass for some years, like Nebu- chadnezzer. We have no doubt, also, that Mr. Ritchie will receive the printing of the lower house of Congress, after all the opposition which had been made to him; and, that he will have a paramount influence in the next House of Representatives—in fact, Mr. Polk, in car- rying out these measures, despite of the opposittion he has received, has shown himself the ‘little Na- poleon” of the great democratic party of the United States. He has shown more nerve, vigor, and reso- lution in this business than we could believe was contained in any man of his inches and capacity. But one organ is not sufficient—the Constitution is also to be continued at Washington, and occupies the position of organ No. 2,4side by side with the Union. We have no doubt it will form the principal check upon the immediate organ of the Government. Well, the Union is the parlor, the breakfast table organ of the administration—the Constitution may be considered its philosophical and metaphysical ex- pounder. The Constitution is a capital journal, wel! conducted; and we recommend it to the favor of all parties and philosophers. But these are not allthe organs. There is some- thing curious about the third—and Mr. Polk has his third organ, too. Two we have named; the third is the United States Journal, conducted by those pro- found, wise, witty, and humorous persons—well- known poets and_philosophers—Professor Dow and Philosopher Fisk—two originals inevery respect, who have reached the niches of Mount Parnassus al- ready. The United States Journal is but another parlor organ, that is kept for a particular purpose— an after dinner organ. During the middle ages, every court and king, in addition to the courtiers and ministers of State, kept a fool, with his cap and bells; and whenever the court had nothing to do, it called upon the fool, with his cap and bells, to afford them some amusement. Such isthe position of the United States Journal—it occupiés the rank of court fool amongst the organs at Washington. Yet it is full of wit and poetry, and something that will insure it to be supported by the pickings of the kitchen. Thus it will be seen that Mr. Polk has now com- pletely organized his newspaper department at Wash- ington, and that in making these reforms he has ex- hibitedj as much tact and nerve as Napoleon did in managing the old hunkers of the French republic. To have it said that he could remove such a savage as Blair, against the will of General Jackson, Ben- ton, Van Buren, and the clique who opposed him in this reform, is saying a good deal for Mr. Polk. We really believe that Mr. Polk is the most determined, and will make the most resolute little President, that has filled the Presidential chair for some time. He seems to have more hickory in his composition than Old Hickory—in fact, like the man in the play; “he is all muscle except his head, and that is aqua- fortis.” He is truly a little Napoleon in the White House. Tue Srare oy THE Srreers.—Considering the favorable weather for the last week or ten days, we can find no excuse for the deplorable state of the streets. We are overwhelmed with the accumu- lated dust and filth of the last month, and we would suggest to the present rulers of the city, that they make one more feffort, and endeavor to leave at least a clean berth for their successors. Convention oF CotorEep Crtizexs.—We shall give to-morrow morning, a full and graphic report of the proceedings of the Convention of colored citi- zens, held in this city during the past week, which will be found to contain some most interesting and extraordinary movements of this class of our popu- lation, bearing upon the contemplated State Con- vention. Inrerestixe Trorring Matcu.—To-morrow will come off one of the most interesting matches of the season, over the Centreville track, between the con- queror of the principal trotting animals in the coun- try and Americus. The great improvement that has taken place recently in the latter, makes his sup- “Gentlemag George,” much good sport may be ex- than George Spicer and D. Bryan it would be diffi- cult tofind. This, together with the fine track over which it is to come off, where the grey lady hae made her best time, will undoubtly make the match very attractive. reocivenggeaas eg Long Istanp Raitroav.—On and after to-mor- row (Monday) the fare to Boston on the above line will be reduced to $4. — Movements of Travellers. The arrivals yesterday were really so few, that instead of pursuing the usual intention of furn i we have to give nearly the whole upon sion. Amongst the number, neverthele: found of sufficient consent ence to detail. Amenican—Dr Ennifild, “Macedonia;” A Giliman, Bos- ton; J Almy, Conn; John R Goldsboro, Washington city; | : parsingson, do; M Meredith, Philadelphia; EH Graer, joston, Aston some will be At the _Aston—Rev J Newton, U § N; Reynole and Cottell, Upper Canada; Geo Dwight, Springfield; $ K George Boston; H Foster, Springfield; $ Beardsley, and $ Den. nis, Utica; Thos A Leroy, Liverpool; EL Thilde, Wash- ington, D'C; Mr Lansing, Louisiana; Judge Forsyth, ston; Judge Woodford, Chief Justice Bronson, K Pudge Je gett, Judge Boardsley, James Scott, Manches: ir, Eng; fir Kirkman, owner ot Peytona. ° Crry—Lieut Todd, U. 8 N; M Hatch, Buffalo; Messrs ngham and Sneid, Va; F Stewart, Philad; WW Ward, Genesseo; John © Montgomery, ex-Postmaster, Philad; Messrs Walker, USMLU, Washington; J W Johnson, |, Nova Scotia; Joseph Napoleon Nonaparte, L Maillard, | Bordentown; Mr Bell, Philad; M C } icLenbergh, Lan- cOMeeLin-=W. Hudson, Bow ‘RaNkLIN--W. Hudson, on; 8. G. Lawkin, St. Jago de Cuba; Messrs: Goodwin and Batton, Hartford ; Ife Souther! Albany. ; " St! Gronox'’s—D, Rh igs, and D. Sarmpaon, Phil. Grone—Capt. Mills and lady, British Arm: 3.5, Me (lain, Washington City ; Mesers. Barton and Hunt, Eng. land } Capt. Wilk ; W. Jameison, Mexico. Howano—J. Owen, Detroit ; Philo H. Turner, Michi- Finite Or M: Gregory, Albany ; Col. W. Sterling, jaine i; Major McDonald and sen, British Army, Mon: treal ; H. Baker, do ; Mr. Doyle, IIlinoi Waveatr—Dr. O'Keo, and Mr. Ki H D. Brewster, Albany ; Mr. vers, Coast Survey ; J, R. Waterford. Me which shall be entitled to admission under the provisions of the Federal Constitution. And such States as may be r rtion of said territory lying south of thirty-six degrees thirty minutes northlatitude, common- ly known as the Missouri compromise line, shall be ad- » as a And emp nies ee morial addregsed to the Secretary of the Navy, by a for crime) shall be prohi- porters very sanguine, and in the able hands of pected; for two better and abler trainers and riders A Naturalists. New Haves, bia oe 5 Morning, } May 1, 1845. Prolessor Custer Dewey, of Rochester, took the chair at 94 o'clock, and immedi- ately called the meeting to order. The Secretary read the minutes of the session of Wednesday after- noon, which were adopted. Ths business committee reported, through Pro- fessor Rogers, and offered a programme for the morning session, and recommended that the me- committee appointed for that purpose, should be first taken up. Professor Rocers then read the correspondence that had taken place with the Secretary of the Navy, in reference to this memorial, and also the document itself. Its object was to induce the government to set on foot, under the direction of naval officers of the United States, a comprehensive series of obser- vations on the geology and natural history of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of this country, on the fluctuations of the gulph stream, its true course, depth, velocity and temperature, and variation of the compass. It intimated the alleged existence of a large shoal on the Florida con st, of counter currents in the Atlantic, as well as one supposed to set in from the Chinese Sea to the Northern Pacific. It also strongly recommended a systematic course of obser- vations on the formation of shoals, corals, mllusca, and all marine productions; on the altitude, deelina- tion, right ascension, &e., of the heavenly. bodies ; all these, and numerous others, were mentioned in the memorial as fit subjects for the investigation of the able and scientific men employed in the naval service of the country, whose services in this cause would greatly redound to the benefit of the country and of the world. Paesipent.— What order will It is open for discussion. The report was adopted, and, on motion of the Secre- tary, the committee was continued over till next year. ‘Phe Pussipewr said that the subject called for any in- formation that members acquainted with it could com- you take on this report? municate. (A pause.) If there are no remarks to be made, we will proceed to the business next in order, Mr. Secretary. Here are papers (taking them from the Secre- tary) on'the subject of drifts ; also, a paper on a chain of erratic rocks in Massachusetts. Mr. 8. Rurp read the paper on the erratic rocks—de- tailed their course, their boight, formation, and scenery, and ended by confessing his inability to account for the origin of these rocks. si Prof. Hitencock observed that he had accompanied Mr. Reed in his observations, aud could not account for their curious appearances. The line, many miles leng, and but a few yards wide, presented an extraordinary ap- earance ; and, on the theory of drift, it was strange the i ments were not rounded, but quite angular. He an- ticipated some developinents from the geological survey of Vermont How could these boulders be transported ? Water could not do it—it was incapable of strewing them along, over hills, for a course of forty miles. Nor could icebergs do it. He was not committed to any particular theory, and, therefore, could freely give any’ suggestion to Prof. Rogers, orany other gentler Dr. Jacxso said he agreed with tl ew of Professor Hitchcock, as to the foruation of erratic rocks. They had often seen ch of rocks and gravel presenting the appearance of a ad embankment. At the Saulte St. Marie there were found depositions of every kind of rock found on the shores of Lake Superior, both angular and rounded. Some of them were brought by causes now in action ; but the most elevated were of a more ancient origin, and were formed when the Lake stood at a much higher level, as it certainly did at one time. When this country was covered with water, the water would bring reat boulders from place to place ; and, believing that fc ice islands of the Atlantic were capable of transport- disposed to regard the es of ice, in depositing these chains of er- probable. id that the difficulty ofthis subject the magnitude of these masses of rock. The chain of hills between Connecticut and Massachusetts aro: tween one thousand and fourteen hundred feet, and it hard to suppose the transportation of these isolated ma: of erratic rocks over this line. Dr. Barratt called the attention of Professor Hitch- cock to immense boulders of a rounded form, and ofa spe- cies of yellow quartz, in the region of his observations. He would ask ifthere were any means of ascertaining the level of the Connecticut river 1,000 years ago. His attention had been directed to the height of the Con- necticut river, from the fact that the river Nile was now found to be 24 feet lower than it was 1,000 yeai . Professor Hitcncock said that the terrace leyson the borders of the Connecticut wag the only thing to throw light onthe subject. From all he knew there was no change in the level of that stream—at least within the memory of man. Dr. Jackson referred to a chasm through which the Merrimack flowed, and which led to the influence that its course was a thousand feet higher at a former period than now. In Grafton, Orange County, there were wells found on a high ridge, showing that water must have been flowing there at a period when perhaps the level of the continent was very much lower than at present. Professor Sitiman observed, in reference to the drift theory, that he was uncommitted to any theory; he would observe that they were not accustomed to attribute enough importance to the agency of ice and water in transporting rocks, He was told by gentlemen that they had seen anice island several miles in extent, and of im- mense height. Inthe Antarctic ocean, a friend had coast- | ed along an ice island for seventy milos, and was unable | toround it. Such enormous masses of floating ice would ; be adequate to transport all the rocks spoken of, and in view of this he thought they should attach more impor- | tance to there forces, al though they might not in all cases be able to clearly explain their action. Mr. Dana said he was extremely happy to hear those opinions from Professor Silliman. In the Southern Ocean afriend of his had sailed a whole day along an ice island ina boat; it was forty miles long, and he was of opinion that the more they knew of these islands, the more they would be satisfied with the agency of ice in transporting rocks, according to the views stated. iba oS smaller masses of ice had been seen bearing masses of boulders, and they were not alwoys to attribute the removal of these boulders to the largest ico islands. Dr. 8. Reep arose to explain some particulars, which he had omitted in relation to the position of the erratic rocks on which he had Reporied. In the Richmond valley, these boulders were found resting upon another elevation, wed feet high, showing that there must have been a power in action to form this elevation, previous to that which pro- | duced the boulders. Professor Hitcncoc® w: ing any mass of rock, he was agency of mi ratic rocks, dubious on the successive assage of tides, or ocean es in the same narrow track, for tance of forty miles, and such a supposition was necessary to account for the detached position of these erratic rocks, without the agency of icebergs. Dr. 8. Reev was pleased with the suggestion of the gentleman; he had i en his views, not because he was perfectly satisiied with them, but as they were the best he found. Dr. Jackson made some further explanation as to the nc- tion of ice islands in Lake Superior, and pointed out the curious fact of hang of earth containing copper being found at iver, although there was no copper ore found on any spot on the borders of the lake, unless at Isle Royal, 40 miles distant from the isolated, and evident- ly transported mass alluded to. ‘ Professor Roncrns admired the assiduity evinced | by the gentleman, in treating the subject. In rela- tion to the main point, the subject of drift rocks, he would read a few remarks of his own. (Reads a de- scription of four ditferent hypothesis.) All these theories resupposed the entire submergence of the continent at 0 former period, He had before challenged any member of the Society to prove that the level of the continent was ever more than 100 feet lower than at present. In the val- lies of the Ohio and Missisippi, there wore no marine de- posits, or remains to prove it. At Albany, in the Cham- plain valley, at West Point, and along all tie northern rivers, there were found marine shells in abundance, but in other parts this essential proof was wanting ; and he thought it was little use to dwell upon these theories about drift rocks as a proof that the globe was once sub- merged, if they could not prove the inferior level of the mountains at former perio:i. Before theyspeculated upon the removal of rocks by ice, they must ‘first bring down the hills to the level of the ocean, when the ice could operate upon their masses. They were aware that the tide wave crossed over the globe twice in 24 hours ; there were, howevor, other waves, Recently, having ocen- sion to examine volcanic action in the case of the earth- quake of Lisbon, it was ascertained that the tide wave caused by voleanic action, was known to move with a velocity 0f30 miles an hour. Under these circumstances, how simple was it to account for the theory of the removal of rocks by these immense earthquake billows, The difficulty of properly appreciating the force of there physical dynamics could only be surmounted by extending thoir idens of the vastness of their force in a degree commensurate with the resistance encountered. As to the ie in the direction of those drift rocks, it could be easily accounted for by the motion of two tide waves. Professor Sivtiman supposed that the gentleman ‘whose eloquent remarks had been just listene to, would go ns faras any other geologist, and admit that there was no occasion for bringing down. the level of moun- tains, for the time was when they were all submerged. He saw no discrepancy between those who regard ice and those who looked upon water as the translating: agent—the one theory did not go so far as the other ia appreciating the force of ice and water respectively. He thought that the subject of drift, one of the most import- ant in geology, was drawing to a crisis, and he cortfesse| he saw no grent diversity in the essential nature of the two views. Mr. Dana Sillims nor would he deny that there was not eb weight attached to the force of water as a physical dy- namic. On motion of Mr. Reep, the subject was, for the pre- sent, laid on the table. Mr. Reppifen, Senr., read a report on fossil fisher, made by Mr. Redfield, Jr., by direction of the Society , which illustrated by a variety of specimens.— Whilst these were being arranged Professor Siuimay arose and said, if no arratigement was made for the following evening, he would be happy to see the members at: his house ; and if hi sttanger concurred in the views of Professor evening. Adjourned till half past 2 o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION, ‘The first business done was the reading of Spores en. titled “a review of chemical theories, by Mr. J.D. Whitpley.” It was based on the Atomic theory of Dal- ton, and ingemoualy discussed the leadi properties of perature, aflinity, cohesion. impeustra: matter, tem; chis and speculative, | of the paper, moved for the appointment of the gene’ committee, which was carried; and the Chair named the following to compose the Committee Prafessor.Dewey ; B. Silliman, jr.; The Treasurer ; Dr. ©. J. Jackson; Dr. Binney ; H. D. Rogers ; Professor Sil- liman ; Professor Hitchcock ; J. M. Redfield; J.C. Booth ; Johu L. Hayes ; J. D. Dana; E. C, Herrick. Professor Hircucocx arose and said, that at the last meeting held at Boston, he read a paper entitled “ notes on the geology of Central Asia,” which had been inserted in the transactions of the Society. Since then he had re- ceived a large number of specimens in natural history. One of those sea formed t ubject of a long both by him and another operator in New York, w) unfortunately Consul at Cairo, ernoancing. his Caspian water ‘through a Rui manding at Astrabad. Another specimen, he also had, but as it was from the Bay of Astrabad, and essentiall: different from iro Ge he beret no fortes. refer to il These waters abounded in sulphurated hydrogen, study. of the subject was important, and we believed would lead to the conelusion that those virulent: fevers and dangerous malaria prevalent on the Coast of Africa, and certain regions of Asia, would be found to be rated by sulphurated hydrogen, He observations from the v, Mr. Merrick, from Persia, but as there were a number of specimens coming, would not follow the subject now. Professor Booru said that the opinions presented by Professor Hitchcock were plausible. Ho spoke of an examination made of the Schuylkill and Croton water ; at one period the former was slightly the purest, but the Croton contained less solid matter now. Hg called at- tention to the existence of silica in water, and recom- lahed 10 90, h0 ‘would r tH the: nost | fognini. The orchestra will be double the strength morning wo the top of the: hill contigasee ohdnes couki | of that of any proviows operatic eorpa, and ‘a ps be seen the adjacent scenery, the geological features of | band of supernumerarios has been engaged. Altoge- the etl toed vicinity of New Haven, which wa: the, it with Me, de peed otes ip alle rathor colebrated.: : , eC, I Tho friondly overtures of Professor Silliomm, end #4» | menade und galleries,deetined scenes her micrrye more that of Professor ‘Shepard, before alluded to, were oft ome love, and peaston 3” the dream) cepted by the Society, who agreed to visit both these moval ton the water; the evening breeze igttiny. ‘gentlemen at their residences on this and the followin; amid the trees; our grand cateopolign theatre for mended those who tested water to attend to this, as the best German authorities had said that silica held an im- portant place as a solvent in water. Dr. Jacxson and Dr. Barratt made 8 few remarks upon the foreign matter in water ; the former concurred with Professor Booth, that the presence of shell fish in water had a tendency to purity it, by absorbing the lime and calcarous matter held in solution. EVENING SES310N, sh dna ‘ pins Past gst At the oj of the session this erste e College lecture oe pondion) amore gay and lively ap ot ance than it has hitherto worn; it was ve lighted, and several ladies came and occupied the transverse seats on the left of the rostrum. The first paper to be read was announced from the Chair as one “on the foot marks found on the sand stone rocks of the valley of the Connecticut river.” Dr. Barxatt took his stand and proceeded with the readidg of his treatise. ‘The first thing dwelt upon was the track of an animal, which he considered was a bird; a drawing of the foot mark was submitted. The second sketch was of a foot mark bearing no resemblance to that of any Spe ies of animal extant, but the author thought it was like that of the Hippopotamus. Another was equally singular, and was re; led as more like an elk than any other; this was found in a soft sand stone, and were becoming every Phong more distinct by the gradual removal of a coat of blue grit which had cover- ed them. All the most interesting marks that came from from it, and he predicted if th from it, e at qui ed it would be fruitfulin like curi tracks of birds were found there, of which were eighteen inches long. On one slab of gray sand stone he found a track four inches long, and a dozen smaller ones, showing that the animals must have been numerous ere. Professor Hitcucocx read a Re ron the ‘fos- sil footmarks of New England.” This paper was to be accompanied by sketches of the marks, but they were not ready at that time. A long classification of the genera and species of these animals followed; of the former there were twenty, of the latter thirty-five. Several of the names bestowed on them were borrowed from members of the association, and many others were grotesque enough; but in giving them, the author said that he had endeavored to be explicit and comprehensive, and above allto be consistent with the principles of comparative anatomy. Professor SiLtiman ne: fossil foot marks found i ‘t submitted a paper on the new ind stone. In commencing,the speaker observed that w! first these discoveries were submitted to him, he, as a teacher of science and the edi- tor of a scientific journal, felt bound to take up the mat- ter, and accordingly had made exertions to bring them to the notice of other countries. The first who adopted his ion was Profe: Buckland, in his Bridewa- where he had regularly given credit to Professor Hitchcock for the discovery, as an important light thrown on the progress of life on our Globe. Pro- fessor Silliman prefaced the reading of the paper by some interesting remarks, to make ‘t more intelligible in reference to the in which the animals mi ng the tracks existed, and also as to their class. He was of opi- nion that they were of the Saurian tribe, which were exclusive denizens of this globe in the age preceding that of the coal formation—the redundant terrestrial ve- getation and the creation of quadrupeds, Professor Rocrxs made some remarks on the Pennsyl- vania foot marks, and their position in the apalachian for- mation. In doing so he had occasion to speak of the great coal field which extended in that and other central and Southern States over 63,000 square miles—an arga equal to that of all England, and the half of Scotland. He concluded by recommending the Society to be cautious in committing themselves on the subject of these tracks until more facts were known. After afew words from Mr. Haldeman and Professor Rogers, Professor Silliman moved that a committee be Qj poled to follow up the investigation of the Philadel- phia track: — Cc and the society’ unanimously con- n reply epeeeres to doubt the reality of that in marks, Professor Roarns acknowledged the ingenuity of some remarks that had fallen from Mr. Barratt, and said he re- arded it as part of the duty of the committee to attend to e He was ofopinion that if any ofthese tracks were in relief, it proved fatal to the theory. Professor Hircucocx agreed with the last speaker, as to the force of the tracks being found in relief. On this matter he had conversed with Mr. Lyell, the Geologist, and con- fessed to him that if—out of the two thousand tracks he had seen, he had found one in relief, which he never did— he would give up his theory; to which Mr. Lyell replied, that if he found only one, he would ig striving to ac- count for it, rather than forego the testimony of the 1999. to Professor Rogers. He these footmarks, and said all his researches he never could find any such Professor Siztiman, in alluding to some fossel bones, found at East Windsor, and which he ne oop to say had gone astray—observed that as to what they belonged to, whether to birds or Saurians, he could not declare. Some medical gentlemen of the society, had pronounced them human, which he did not wonder at, for he rarely found them well acquainted with osteology, further than what related to the human frame. Dr. Bixwey would ask if our knowledge of the past his- tory of our globe depended upon an acquaintance with dead birds, how long it would require to become conver- sant with the subject; for, out of the thousands of species of birds, he was certain not one there ever had seen eight different kinds of dead birds, unless on the table. The Society adjourned here, till half past nine o'clock on Friday. Tue New Summer Tueatre, Casrie Garvey, ano Unpress Travian Overa.—We have already givena full description of this magnificent summer Theatre, which has been projected with a rapidity and splendor almost rivalling the magic “Palace of Aladdin” in the beautiful but neglected site of the “Castle Garden.” This superb and spacious building is now entirely finished, and the coup d’ail to the spectator, on en- tering and gazing around, is one which cannot be at all parralleled by any place of amusement in the Uni- ted States. The hand of an accurate and discrin nating taste, is every where apparent and altogether the establishment is one emimently worthy of the metropolis and opens up for us a prospect of delight- ful summer amusement, refreshing and gratifying in the extreme. ‘The interior of the building,which we have alrea- dy somewhat minutely described, has been finished with most exquisite taste and neatness, The paintings in fresco, which ornament the front tiers, have been very beautifully executed, representing various views “Ttalian scenery.” One of the most splendid transparen- cy which is about being placed over the main_en- great “Warrior of Free- “Commerce and “Banner” trium- of the richest attractive decorations will be a trance, representing the dom,” supported on either side by Justice” with the star spangle pani waving, emblematic of the protection it af- pee 0 thi ani the sister branches a “science and the arts.” At either side of the Portcullisis an entrance to the eat “Rotunda,” and also winding staircase which lead to the great gallery, which is capable of holding, from eighteen hundred to two thousand persons. Under this isa magnificent “ promenade,” so wide that ten or twelve persons could walk abreast in it with the greatest comfort and convenience. In front of this promenade are several rows of sents, neatly covered with searlet moreen, which would hold at the lowest calculation twelve hundred persons. Then comes the iimense “area” which fronts the foun- tain and stage, This space contains upwards of twenty thousand square feet of yellow pine. On the right tty Ree the green room, with sitting room attached, for the use of the performers ; every thing indeed, which can secure comfort and convenience of both audience and performers, has been done, and the entire edifice has been so strongly constructed and so judi ey contrived, that almost the possibility of oy casualty, has been precluded. m the 12th instant this magnificent theatre will be opened to the public—the entertainments of the eve- will consist of selections fromm the Italian opere, performed by Pico, Sanquirico, Valtellina, and An- i undress Italian opera, is sure to be all the rage. Navat.—The United States squadron, under the command of Commodore Stockton, sailed from Hampton Roads on Sunday morning, with sealed orders. We have reason to believe that the impression so generally preva- lent, that ite destination is the Gulf of Mexico, if erro- neous. — Constitution. Professor Rocens, after the conclusion of the resding mall bottle of water from the Caspian bj oral communication, in which he detailed the results of its chemical selves, proved inconsistent and very different. He read an yell from the letter of Mr. Abbott, the British having procured the lan Commodore, com- and a had a long series of ilips, the highly accomplished and distinguished vocalist, gives his farewell concert at Niblo’s Saloon, on Tuesday evening, May 6th, previous to his return his old songs and the following new pieces :— “Tue Beuts or New York.” “Oh the Bells of New York float merry and free, Over the bright blue waters that roll from the sea. Here merry maids dance, to the cymbal and lute, Or list to strains of the soft plaintive flute, To vedio bo teaver if such be his lot, Tot on soi a ry hes 2 His heart will feel light, fend op soul will be free, As he hears the sweet bells floating over the sea. They tell ern mein its that have fled ; ‘an sing of the living: toll for the dead ; ‘an raise the loud laugh, or draw forth the deep sigh, And the breeze will re-echo its strain passing by, They sing of our hieppiness 3 breathe of our'sighs, And waken a smile in On their tongues dwell the airs of Ci Ci the dullest of eyes, free, As they float o’er the waters, that roll from the sea. Gaanp Sorna—" Niagara” RECITATIVE. Lead me to where those wild tumultuous waters roar, Where ev'ry echoing grove grows hoarse, Where the sun glistens on the Narring Spay Where blithe birds carol forth their fea: 3 Where the dread deluge threatens still to And drown in mad’ning course the world again, Tis hear! I pause! What mighty work is this, AIn—ALLRORO, The thoughts are strange that crowd into my brain, While I look upward to thee. It would seem as if God pour’d thee from his hollow hand, And hung his bow upon thine awful And spoke in that loud voice, which seem'd.to him Who dwelt in Patmos for his Savior’s sake, -- The sound of many waters; son And had bade thy flood to chronicle the ages back, And notch his centuries in the Eternal Rocks. sau ADAGIO. rtd calloth unto deep; and what are wo That hear the question of that voice sublime. Oh, what are all the notes that ever rang From war's vain trumpet by thy thund’ring side. Yea; what is all the riot man can make In his short life; to thy unceasing roar. ALLEGRO. And yet, bold babbler, what art thou to Him Who drown’d the world and heap’d the waters Far above the loftiest mountains—a light wave, That breaks, and whispers of its Maker’s might. Gnanp Scena—' The Bear Hunt.” The forest we enter silently and slow : Let not a leaf be turned ; soft, breathe low. Darker ; more gloomy, the deep thicket grows ; Look for the track ! where the streamlet flow: Hush! hush! hush! ‘twas a rustling noise. Steady, lads, yay soe silent my boys. ri t! an old Raccoon! Miss’d him! I guess lad, you fir’d too soon. Onward we bend; and the fern grows high ; We cannot be far off—a Bran must be nigh! Hark! hark! a growl; now each take his tree; Let the Old Woodman fo forth now and seo. eae oye onfrpoe she’s up in her lair! ire! you have hit her; again boys prepare; Hit again! now then she runs to aee: Hit in! bravo! she flies now to thee. Another shot! down she goes! seize on your prey; And then on our shoulders we'll bear her away. 8o praise to the Woodman, whose feast we prepare, And whose mark kill’d the brute in her secret lair; And sing the old song, for the shot that is best, By our wood fires bright, in the far, far West. Theatricals, dc. Siga. Ricci had a bumper benefit at the American Theatre, New Orleans, on the 26th ult. The house was a regular jam. A French gentleman, who seems a passionate ad- mirer of music, and its fascinating Efpomtice now in the Crescent City, has published the following lines :— ALLA SIGNORINA BORGHESE. * ‘Tua vocersul cour’ ha it piti grand poter! In alcuna maniera, nessun’ ti puo veder’ Senza sentir nell’ alma, un amore chi bruccia E senza sgridarsi “ Io t’amo, Euphrasia !” Some of the best musicians and sirigeis in Boston, contemplate getting up a series of miscellaneous sacred concerts, with the accompaniment of a harmony band. Miss Mary Taylor will sing at Mr. Maeder’s Con- cert, in Boston, on Thursday evening. A Boston paper announces for performance, “As you Like it,” by James Sheridan Knowles. It was gen- erally supposed that one Shakspeare was the author. It is stated that at the floating theatre one of the ac- tors was recently taken sea sick while performing 1 sailor’scharacter! d Dr. Bailey, of the Cincinnati Herald, who is a man of genius, and has quite a passion for music, says, after hearing Ole Bull: We never before imagined that cat-gut could be made to utter such an infinity of sweet sounds. The Eastern perers have been extravagant in lauding this famous performer, but the truth i: is violin is enough to make any lover of music extravagent.” ‘The receipts of Messrs. Ogden & Weekes, during asingle day at Baltimorefamounted to $1000. But the ex- penses of the establishment are very heavy, about $50,000 per annum. Eighty horses, forty-ihree men, and thirty- two cages and wagons are constantly emplo, yed. The stock is estimated to be worth about $200,000. mer. have been doing well during the past week in Philadel- Phia. Literature, de. Tur Lonpon Lancer, for April—Burgess & Stringer, New York.—This is certainly one of the most valuable reprints in the United States, whether for the faculty in particular or the public at large. To the former, the lectures which it contains must be invaluable; while the ee information with which it abounds, cannot be less so to the mass. It has an extensive and rapidly increasing circulation, which it justly merits. Tur Waverty Novers—Bui & Stringer, New York.—Six Waverly Novels, well printed, for 50 cents; the whole in five volumes of 30 ‘8 for $2 50. In the name of all that is cheap, what next! Temper anp TempearMEnt, No. I.—Judd & Tay- lor: New York.—A new work, by Mrs. Ellis; eb lished in numbers—the first ‘part is entitled the “Managing Wife.” Ancient Ecyrr.—Judd & Taylor: New York.— Gliddon’s interesting work for 25 cents. Corzann’s Dictionary oF Practicat Mevicine.— No.V ., Harper & Brothers: New York.—This work is universally regarded as onc of the best and moet comprehensive works of its class before the pablic, and cannot fail, in its present form,Jto find its way to every medical library. It is edited by Dr. Charles A. aes and is issued in monthly numbers ut fifty cents each. Amenicay Jouryat or THe Mepicat Scrences, for April—Wiley & Putnam: New York.—The most valuable Quarterly in the faculty that is published. Soton Grinp, on THE THexpeRsreuck Hyrocrr —Burgess & Stringer: New York.—A somewha teresting and humorous work, abounding with sa- ure. Tue Curoxictes or Pinevinur, Burgess and Stringer, New York.—A very humorous work, by the author of “Major Jones’s Courtship.” Tue Prisoners or Penorr Burgess and Stringer, New York.—This is a very interesting work, par: ticularly to those who take an interest in Texian history and affairs. ‘ Frorencr pe Lacey, Winchester, New York.— An interesting novel, by the author of “Abel Par- sons, a Tale of the at Fire,” Saiwr Parrick’s Eve.—Winchester, and Ha: Brothers, New York.—Another interesting pi tion of Charles Levers, for 6} cents. Tux Imrrovisatorr, Harper, Brothers, NewYork. —This is the title of a novel, translated from the Danish of Andersen, by MaryHowitt, just published er, juc- for a shilling, as No. 49 of the Library of Select Novels. A very beautiful sketch refized to the work, gives us an admirable life of the author. Gopey’s Maaazixr, for May : Godey, Philadelphia. —Contains two good plates, and one or two pastable articles, M f Grauaw’s Magazine, for May: Graham, New York ¢ best of the monthlies le every respect. New Or.eans as I Foonp It: Harper Brotherr, New York.—Thisis the title of a new, original book, just published. It is a curious, and, withal, very en- tertaing work. It is chiefly made up of tales, pro- feasedly illustrating the leading features of life in that strange city, as it appeared to the writer of 1835, and contains considerable statistical information, &c. ; price tes a i ie New York Dissector for April: Sherwood New York—A useful work for the faculty. , d Yors Jovy in or Mrpicine for May: Lang- ley, New York—A very able work—well con- ducted, Corumman Maqazine, for May: Post, New York —A pet well illu trated number. New Mrstc--On» hundred Songs, orizinal and selected, by E. Ives, Jr, has been just issued by H G. Daggers, New York, at the low charge of al cd The work is well got up, and the pieces ure evident ly the selection of a master. This will be a valuable addition to the portfolio of musicians, Meanvess or A Lawoworn.—A rickety built stor: near the foot of one of our streets, has been ocenpier Since its erection in 1896, by one ef onr most respec table auctioneers, ut an cxorbitant rent. It seem that on the Ist day of February Inst the owner culle to receive his rent, (this species of landlords alway calling punctually on quarter da ind in the cours: of conversation, not thinking per annum suf ficient, intimated that he should want an advance which the tenant declined giving. From time t time, as they casually met, the landlord would asl the tenant whether he had mnde up his mind for ar advance which he always answered in the ‘gative No bill was Iplaced on the store, the sub lenant were accommodated with their oflices at the san rents they previgusly, paid, and thus the matte stood. _ On the first day of beef at10 o'dtock in the morn ing, @ letter was directed to the tenants in substune. py 9 that unless they would agree to pay $2109 from that date to the lst of May, 1846, they must va cate the premises by 12 0’clock (two hours) and hanc the keys to his agent! Comment is unnecessary. ‘The reault was that and the the tenant was ‘cornered, his but the of fleeh, not only it. to Europe. On this occasion, he will sing many of } pathy whilst loo! ¢ brave and the jret ot ~ ws i f ' Battonal of Design, No. 204.—“ Waitaag the Arrival ¢ Cousin, who Promised oan ra rome ‘Sita ttn ‘own ; C. Mayr—The neck of the young expectant is ina pe- culiarly m1 7g 3 ur own ached trom sym- ing at it. No. 236—Landscape, R. A. Powers.—Don’t like Mt. No. of a Lady, by J. Bogle.— “There’s blood upon ich ‘ No. 240.—Surrender of Gualemozin, by P. F. Rothermel.—Where does this artist procure his mo- dels from %—not nature. There is not a 8 face or figure that looks human ; the eyes of all are of a formation that belong not to the Varew homo. Alto- ‘ether this is the most remarkable Fn of the lay ; there is much beauty, much deformity—much strength and much weakness—much breadth and much mintiae—in fact filled with all sorts of merits and demerits, The coloring is as peculiar as the rawing, yet yery rich, It is beyond criticiam, be- cause itis all false ; and yet based on true principles as regards art, but exquisitely unnatural. 'e dis- iss it with a sigh, that one who can do so much, will be satistied with doing so little. No. 241.—The Country Pedlar, by J. H. She- gogue.—A. failure, if intended to be witty ; and cer- tainly a failure, if’ intended to be beautiful. _ No. 242.—Bird Egging, by W. S. Mownt.—Infe- rior to the generality of the works of this artist. No, 245.—Landscape Composition, by Geo. Innes. —A most excellent sketch. No, 244,—Meditation, by H. J. Horn.—Truly dreadful. a _ We now commence our comments on the pictures in the Sculpture and Drawing Room. At a we perceive that they are ge sta color drawings and miniatures upon ivory. ecan also perceive that there are a number of drawing school trifles—things entirely worthless of a place up on the walls of any academy ; these we pasa unnoticed, s8 our spleen is excited by something startlingly abominable, then we may be induced to igive the monster a gentle touch with the philanthro 237.—Portrait ‘4 'pic intent of showing the artist what a peculiar asa he fin a8 been making of himself. We have no kind of ob- jection to young gentlemen, and even ambitious yawng ladies, wasting their time in producing these ptotured abortions—what we grumble at, is the weak- exhibit in mae them to public " 8. View of Mount Merim, near Hudson, Ve aretilty bigvied up. Nos. 250, $i. Three ay Length Miniatures, by T/S.Cummings. Skilfully elaborated. No. ‘iew in Clarkstown, Rockland Count: by J. W. Hill.—If nature ever fainted, we should tink this was in a fit of that Ifind. No. 254: Black Auster, 6. common place in arrangement and detail. A No. Jick Ashore, by E. Didier.—A. fiendish No.6 Pie No. 256. View from the Inclined Plane looking to- wards Philadelphia.—Too wavy in_its composition. No. 257 Palace of Palenque by F Catherwood— An excellent colored litho, 5 e No. 7 Young Conoisseur, by Weir.—A pleasant, quiet tone of color. “ No. 262. Natural Bridge, Va., by R. Gignoux.— A Btn likeness of that remarkable spot—well man- ed. ‘mea “EN. 264. Blind Old Mum Listening to his Neph- ew reading, by C. E. Wrer.—A good tone through- out siete tire, but unskilfully composed. No. 265, bigenatenan d Teaching Love to Hope.— Has relief in marble, by T. G.. Cratford.—Mos exquisite’ in mechanic eXetution. The drwit is incorrect in many instances, and the figure of immortality is too tall for a beauty. No. 266, Revery, by W. T. Van Zandt.—A queer looking thing in a block frame. + No. 267. Casa de los ptomges Uxmal, in Yucatan, by F. Datnereeaed In Skpia, and dekghtfully managed. 7 No View near Jersey City by Miss A. Mitch- ell.—Our galantry not permit us to be severe upon the fair artist, yet we can only admire the horses and fences, they are quite creditable. No. 270. Road Scene, by F. De Bourg Richards. —The snow looks aniazingly like what the ladies call “clear starch.” No. 271. Saturday Afternoon, by M. F. D. Brown. eit almost deranges the stomach to at it, No. 273. The Sleigh Ride, J. G. Clonny.— Much real merit sigh lied. ia few artists have ever succeeded in making good pictures of snow scenes. There is so little opportunity to give the hecessary depth of color requisite to destroy monoto- ny, that they are, of necessity, tame and insipid. * No. 274. Sketches from ‘Nature, Greenwood Ceme- tary, by R. Gignoux.—Rough and raw. No. 177—View of T. F. Turman’s White Leaa and Color Works at Manhattanville, by J.R. Smith—Mr. S. is without any exception the very best teacher of drawing in the country, yet he i not as good in agray as he is in theory. This view is correct, ut the color lacks variety. No. 280—The Sleighing Party, by G. G. H. Dut vric—A unique affair—made up of intense blue, red and white spots. Mr. D., keep your strong color for your foreground, and when red_or blues are in- troduced in the distance, let them be pro} cares weak. The atmosphere chat is between the eye ani any object afar off of necessity destroys the strength of the color just as much as it generalizes the minu- tie.’ Color is weakened, and form is made indefinite by distance; remember that simple fact, Mr. Artist. No: 236.—Thebes in Egypt, Sunset, by F. Cather- ene ye oe ip Spies Wieden No. .— she Prosi rs " awn Ld Sam. Wallin.—If noes sau this pen divawing ‘has much merit; if a copy, it is very skilful. No. 290.—Camp Meeting, by S. Wallin—A proof positive that No. 238 is'a copy. 0. 292.—Village of Unterseen, Switzerland, by H. I. Horn.—Truly disgustidg; the foliage looka like masses of fat green worma. No. 294.—Cottage Comforts, by R. Hoskin.—Not bad for a beginner. No. 295.—Fruit, by ©, E. Wier.—Unskilfully massed, and incongruos in color. Worke of this ied enue se be perfect to be tolerated. Mr. Ord, a Phila clphia assist, ie the only weg in still life in our country, whose pictures are worth possessing. f 299. Jacl and Sisera, by P. P. Duggar.—Consi derable knowledge is displayed in this hutle drawing. Phe lines are gracefully arranged, and the expres- sions, for the subject, fine. There is, however, more skill nig beauty, and the anatory is much Aidand of Phila—First Cataract of the Nile —M it, by G. Catherwood.—A sketch in ultra marine. . W. Glass.—Weak and 29. Landscape, b J. Shaw.—A very peculiar merit pervades. this “pmail landscape, “Thhe artist seems to differ- have a stereotyped touch for eve ent part of his subject ; Gearance is remarkably clean and carefully defined, and the trees have the charac? teristics of boiled green tea leaves. It is so pleasant to the eye, that we almost regret that nature is no nil Mr. 8.’s notions of her, than jike what she really is. No. 300.—Kitchen Ball at_ the White Sulphur Springs, in Virginia, by C. Mayr.—This pieture is worihy of the subject. No. 302.—Bouz and Ruth, by A, G. Miller.—A mest shameful waste of canvas, color, and twine. There are, perhaps, some pictures exhibited almost as contemptible us this ; but as this aime higher than mate others, it de: 8 severer reprobation than humbler trash. It ntirely destitute of merit. No. 305.—View of Tarrytown, loooking towards the Highlands, by Havell—Not without merit—but le in color,jand hurd in drawing. No, 306. ‘hand Lake, from tha Nyack Moun- tain, by W. W. Wotherspoon.—Distance and sky sweetly painted. No. 307, the Kitchen, at the White Sul- No. Juba phur Springs, Virginia, by C. Mayr.—See remarks on No. 300. No. 309. Scene ina Barn, in Genesee County, by + Bullard.—An embryo mount. No. 310. Still Life, by A. B. Engstrova.—Crude and unnatural. No. 312. The Dance of the Demons, illustrating a Musical Composition by J. Zuggan, by F.0. C. Darley.—A bold, vigorous design, composed with fine judgment. ¥ No. 318. Bay Scene—Sunset, by F. De B. Ri- chards.—We have seen so many sunsets in this col- lection, that we hardly know what to say of them ; and some are so truly original that our common- placeness of thinking 1s sadly put out of joint. ‘The artist says this is a sunset, and although we have some doubts on the subject, we will, to save trouble, acknowledg: the somewhat dubious fact—but we insist upon this much—it is not such a sunset as we have beon gn the hibit of loving and looking at. No. 321. Twilight among the Mountains, by F. BE. Church.—Aucther sunset! Artists have a great pen- chant for the decline of day, the lazy fellows! If they should once stir their sluggish souls to see a sunrise once, they would be about earlier, and spare the critic from noticing some hundreds of sunsets in one exhibition. Board of Education, This Board called a special meeting Inst evening, bat 10 quorum being present, the Board adjourned. ‘The ob: ve call had not irel, The board adjourned ine die. The regular meeting of the Board is fixed for Wednesday, the Lath i Amusements, Ox1 una Exmoptan Srxexapers—Apollo Rooms, $10 Brondway.—This highly popular company aro not to he intimidated from gratifying the universal desire of the 0 give additional testimony totheir individual and ve merits, long and favorably acknowledged b cas of New York, Notwithstanding all oppos to-morrow night at the Apollo, and will ame place, appear on Tuesday, previous to ona more extensive scale, and with pocu: tar, ttractions. [EE lcal Notice.—The Advertisements of the ‘ork i lege of Med 11 Pharmacy, extablistied toy Greece inthe ven ceabeees wi va. tine fen di avPear OF HICLAHD SON *M. Da Agent. fice and Consulting Rooms of the College, #5 Nassau st, ‘“Datiey’s Magicnl Pain Hixtractor, at his » Walkers treet, first store from Broadway,