The New York Herald Newspaper, December 2, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. eae New York, Tuesday, December 2, 1845. Presiden Ifa quorum of the House of Kepresentatives have been formed yesterday, the President’s Mes- sage will be sent to Congress tomdgy-at.12 o'clock. Agovernment express will bring it on immediately to this city, and it will arrive probably at 10 o’clock to-night. Message. A great deal of speculation is indulged in as to the character of the Message. On Oregon we have good reason to believe that the ground taken will be firm, but pacifie; i. e., there will be a decent main- tenance of the high position already assumed, but nothing at all of the violent and warlike spirit anticipated by many. For all practice! intents and purposes it will then be decidedly pacific. Of course, therefore, on the tariff the ground will be in favor— eautiously and quietly announced—of a modifi- | vation. The last English News—The Next that Is com! We give in this day’s paper a long and able letter om our Paris correspondent, giving a full and in- resting résumé of the news brought to this coun- y by the last steamer. We do this, for the pur- jose of showing our readers the importance of the ews to be expected by the next steamer now on her way: By the last accounts, relative to the deficiency in the harvests of England, there was not sufficient data to form a correct opinion of the amount of that deficiency. Opinions varied as to the extent of the Euglish crops ; in consequence of which the flour, cotton and other markets in this country, which are always more or less aflected by the state of markets in England, have been in an unsettled state ever since. We want more facts—more news. We are, therefore, in a most interesting and im- | portant commercial crisis in the United States at | present. The banks have commenced an expansion which will produce, if continued, as great specula- | tions as occurred in 1836-7. In the large commer- cial cities the expansion began slowly about a year ago—but the banks in the country have recently | hurned on the movement toa great extent. This | great expansion in the country banks at the west has, probably, arisen from the ierease in the price of bread-stuffs—this gave the impulse to the banks in the northern and middle States. In consequence of this excitement there will, un- doubtedly, be great speculation and inflation of s in railroad shares and all articles of com- merce. The next news from Europe will have a most important bearing on this movement. If the crops should be very short, the effect will be to Jower the price of cotton more than to advance the price of corn. The loss on our cotton might be about $20,000,000, and the gain on breadstutis $10,000,000, which we should supply—the actual loss to the United States would, therefore, be about $10,000,000. On the whole the news must be of a very interesting character. We expect to receive it to-morrow or next day. pri Bracu’s Banking Orgrations.—We are teased by avariety of requests coming from our corres- pondents, both named and nameless, to “ blow up» Beach’s banking operations, which are now going on with extraordinary success upon the mechanics and laboring classes of city and country. One of those modern patriots, who wants us todo all his dirty work at the lowest rate, sends us the follow- ing paragraph taken from the Cincinnati Gazette ofthe 25th of November last, with an intimation that if we do not publish it, we will be accused of having been bought up for $52,000, more or less, esteeming us as valuable as our contemporary in Wallstreet. Here is the gem:— (From the Cincinnati Gazette, Nov. 25} Srumsous } —Complaints reach us irom orthern part of the State, that the notes of banks called the Plaint eld and Lehigh, are beginning to make their appearance in that quarter. We fuse to take or pass them. But while we do so, it is well to remark, that the Banks named are controlled by Mr. Moses Y. Beach, the locofoco editor of the New York Sun. He issaidto have taken an interest in some new Bank in Northern Ohio, forthe more convenient issue of such paper. Look out! We pronounce this paragraph a piece of unmiti- gated humbug, and we will not blow up Beach the Banker. The notes of his various banks, with the exception of the Jacksonville and Monmouzh, which broke one day, are as good rag money as any of the notes of any banking institution of the land, and we hope he will stick them into the pub- lic as deep as he possibly can. The community have often been warned against Beach, and all other bankers, by us, and we never have receivea any thanks for the paternal interest we took in their safety and salvation. Hereafter we are going to take a different course, and support banks of all kinds—Beach’s among the rest—and hope they may circulate money, and keep the paper mills going, over the whole extent of the land. Indeed,we have every'reason to believe that there is now a splendid movement in bank retention, bank ex- pansionand bank inflation, that will coverithe breadth and width of the iand. Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and the northern States are increasing their bank circu- lation, and also creating a number of new banks. Money will be multiplied, and particularly all descrip- tions of paper money. Why should not Beach have a chance of shaving this great and happy country as well as any other banker in the land? He is now doing a splendid business, and has lately added two other banks to what he previously had, the Bank of Toledo, with a capital of $200,000, and the Bank of Cuyahoga with a capital of $150,000. It is calculated that Beach, at his banking establishment in Fulton street in this city, which is the focus of all his bank- ing operations, and in Wall street, redeems $20,000 or $30,000 per week, and makes by the operation some $200 perday. He has probably in circulation from all his banks an amount equal to one million of dollars. He is just in the rising movement of the tide, and in less than two years he will make a for- tune of $200,000, and will escape before the crash comes on Arrairs IN CaLirornia.—We mentioned yester- day that anew Governor with troops had been or- dered to California, by the Mexican Government, and that on the 30th of September they were daily expected by the Californians. It is very probable, trom what we hear, that if any troops go to that part of the country from Mexico, that they will be furnish- ed with the means by English capitalists. It is as well to recollect that several English capitalists, headed by Mackintosh & Co., loaned the Mewican (rovernment certain sums of money, for the securi ty of which they took a mortgage on a portion of California. And this movement was probably aided ind approved by the English Government. It is, therefore, to secure this rich section of country that (roops are despatched thither, and the only means to getthem, there, must par nécessité, come from the ‘nglish money lenders. It appears to be a question. able matter, however, whether the Mexican troops can be of any use in California, or even tolerated there. News from that quarter is now becoming in- teresting Wuection oF MR. Caunoun to THe UntEep STATES Sexate.~-We learn that the Hon. John C Calhoun was eleeted Senator in Congress trom South Caro” na, on the 26th ult., to occupy the seat vacated by the Hon. D. E. Huger. The Hon. Henry Clay ought now to be returned from Kentucky Je Mrs, Caudle of the Washington Union, is again in trouble with the letter-writers, touching some promises to support Mr. Calhoun in 1848, Poor old \ady—these letter-writers will be the death of her yew Hampanme Etrotion,—Retarns trom six have been heard from which shows a gain of Sis over the last vote, giving Woodbury an increse of 112, Goodwin 201 and Hale 6. te —A few d since, two United States merchant vessels arrived in this pot, the majority of whose crews were foreigners. The customs authorities immediately charged the owners with foreign ton. nage, when at the same time the authorities knew that the owners could not procure American sea- men to man their vessels. This must appear singu- lar and unjust, when it is known that the principal portion of our vessels, from the same cause, are anned with foreign seamen—Danes, Swedes, English and Scotch. Ifthe government wish to en- courage native seamen in preference to foreign, let them afford to merchants and captains, the means of procuring such, by affording to the mass the means of learning nautical tactics. It is true we have an academy for midshipmen, and a military college for cadets, supported by the government ; but the doors | of these establishments are closed against the en- trance of the tax-paying portion of the community. Theyare only open for the admission of the sons of po- litieal demagogues, government partizans, and those | who are well able to pay for the education of their children, without being a burden upon the communi- ty. There are hundreds of respectable youths inthis and other cities, who would gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of a nautical education were it presented to them, who, in all probability, would in time, become ornaments to the service. There are numbers of parents who would gladly avail them- selves of such an institution wherein to place their sons for the like purpose. It is true that some few years since, a marine school was established Ly the government, which, itis said, has been lately broken up, not having answered the purpose for which it wasestablished. But it is very much doubted if this establishment had a fair chance of success afforded it, or that it was properly managed. Such institutions are managed with the greatest success and most beneficial effects in other coun- tries—then why not in this?’ In England there are several marine schools, which yearly supply the government and merchant service with hundreds of youths, many of whom are at the present day ranked among the most enterprising and able ssamen in both departments--several having command of ves- sels. Indeed, there are two or three masters now in this pert who owe their education and success in life to such schools. Yet these institutions are sup- ported at very little pecuniary expense. The various industrial pursuits adopted in them almost pay for the support of the pupils. It 1s by this and such like measures, that England abounds with an over- whelming body of able and intelligent seamen. If the merchants of this and other ports are desi- rous of not being liable to such unjust charges as be- fore mentioned, let them follow the example of the merchants and ship owners of England in establish. ing marine schools. A small yearly subscription will only be needed for the purpose, which in a very few years will be amply repaid them by good and able seamen—which will prevent them being liable to such exactions as that of foreign tonnage. Not only will this be the case, but many a promising youth may be saved from ruin through the instru- mentality of such institutions. If any one 1s at all dubious of the beneficial effects of such establish- ments, let them only peruse the annual reports of the marine schools of England, and the continent of Europe. This subject is every way worthy of the attention of the legislature of the country, and it is to be hoped that during the present session of Congress it will not be lost sight of. Whigs, Democrats, and Natives are alike interested in this question. “Tur Porator Panic.—The deficient harvest of potatoes in all parts of the world, has advanced prices for this important vegetable, and set specula- tors to work monopolizing those in the market. Not satisfied with this, agents have been despatched into the country to buy up all they can find. On account of the probability of their rotting, they do not purchase for immediate delivery, but make all the contracts they can with the farmers to deliver early in the spring. Our advice to the farmers in every section isto make no contracts with these speculators to mature in the spring ; to sell for cash and deliver at once, or hold on to their supplies until spring. These monopolists and speculators in arti- cles ot food calculate that a large portion of the stock in the farmers’ hands will rot before spring, and that the only safe operation for them is to make as many contracts as possible for the delivery of sound potatoes, at certain times, after the opening of navige@on. Suppose a farmer has a surplus crop of one thousand bushels of potatoes, and he makes a contract to deliver that quantity on the Ist of May next—he may not be able to fulfil his contract, on account of his losses by the rot, and he will be com- pelled to purchase the balance, at prices much above what he obtained, or pay reasonable damages to the other party. These speculators anticipate results of this nature, and must, therefore, make money out of the operations, in either case. The safest and surest way is for the farmer to become his own factor. He, in that case, will receive all the bene- fit of every advance in prices, and will not be drawn into contracts which he may never be able to meet. Potatoes are now selling in this market at seven and eight shillings per bushel, and we have no doubt before spring, prices will be nearly double what they arenow. Many familiesin this city have abandoned the use of them, as an article of food, on account of- the disease. We have not heard of any fatal results arising from the use of this vegetable, but they are considered unhealthy. It appears that thousands and thousands of bushels of this valuable root, have rotted since they were harvested, although at the time they were taken out of the ground, they to all appearances were perfectly sound. If the disease spreads in this way, no one can tell how far it will progress before another harvest, or how much dis- tress will be produced among the poorer classes by the scarcity and high prices of this article of food.— We stated a few days since, that the St. Patrick from Liverpool, now due at this port, had on board two thousand bushels of potatoes, and we have since been informed, that every bushel has been sold at seven shillings per bushel, to a our speculator. Arrempt To Create A Panic.—The two demo- cratic prints here—the mere organs of cligues— have been endeavoring, for some time past, to cre- ate a panic, and to pave the way fora revulsion or failure of the country banks of this State. We al- Jude to the movement recently made by the Globe and News, the petty organs of two democratic cliques of this city. They have been urging upon Governor Wright and the next Legislature, the ne- cessity of establishing what is called an indepen- dent treasury for the canal revenues of the State of New York—that is to say, to take away all the sur- plus canal revenues from the country banks, and place them in vaults in the city of New York, or in Albany. Well, what would be the effect on the currency of this State, if this movement were carried into effect? According to the last returns, the amount of circulation of the country banks was fifteen mil- hons of dollars, to say nothing of deposites. To meet this circulation, they have $800,000 in specie. The amount of surplus canal revenues deposited to the credit of the country banks, is equal to two mil- lions. The removal, therefore, of the canal depo- sites, would produce a revulsion that would break down the country banks at once. They have no means of paying their deposites at once, and they would require a long period of preparation and re- striction to enable them to do it. This would pro- duce a great revulsion in the flour and other mar- kets, as well as in the currency itself, and would be the cause of great commotion in the State of New York, and in other States. This movement has been commenced in this ty, and we have no doubt it originated in Wall street’ Some say that George Newbould, Esq., the eminent financier of the Bank of America, gives advice to the locofoce leaders here; and Erastus Corning, of Albany, the leader of the locofos there, + is the adviser of the country banks ————————————————_—— AVAL ScHoois.—Unpve Cuaraes FoR TONNAGE. | Theatricalsr Our Poticr.—This subject is a fruitful one. The | rather, —Last evening “ Dor Freischeutz” was _ arrest and cousnfittal of two of our pollcerae | grand larceny, during the fortnight, has ca) | » E P been, generally considered, @ stain uport tite charae- | to be ; no doubt, owing to the unfavorable state of the ter of ourcity. {thas been remarked, with much | jester. At the conclusion of the first act, Mr. Brough truth, that, if our policemen turn rogues and thieves, was encored in the drinking song with “ Rudolph.” and plunder such unfortunate creatures as chance to | iss Delcy evidenced a recovery of her health, by her fall into their hands, there will be no safety for ho- | mumical powers in the several difficult pieces she had to nest men. It is, no doubt, true, that the great mags | execute, and was greatly applauded. Miss Moss evi of our police officers are worthy men, of honorable | denced considerable talent as ‘* Anna”—she only ne: feeling, and devoted to their respective duties. It | opportunity and support to elicit more than she has ever is probably equally true, that there are many unprin- yet shown. The piece went off with approbation. The cipled fellows, holding office as policemen, who are _ “ - M rn i ‘as hat pia bad pad i i ; ly applauded. e after piece o! is Last Legs” suc, decidedly more dishonest than the very thieves they cocded, Me. G. Barrett's “O’Callaghan”, and Mrs. Ver. have to grapple with, in the dark corners of the Five Points, and other infected districts, in the dead hours of the night. This ought not to be; and when policemen are detected in stealing from thieves the very property which the thieves them- selves have stolen from others, an example should be made of them. There should be no mereyshown to such scamps. Hanging is too good for them. It is of the utmost importance to our citizens, that all our policemen should be men of tried and un- doubied honesty ; for, in the discharge of their re- sponsible duty, they are often thrown into situations in which, if they are at all dishonest, they are like- ly to be unable to resist temptation. Scarce a night passes but men with money and watches in their pockets, are picked up in the streets of New York ina state of stupified inebriation, and taken to the station-houses. What would become of the proper- ty of such poor devils, if they should fall into disho- nest hands? Jt would be an easy matter for watch- men to rob them, and then swear that they were | robbed by others! We have no doubt that this has been done. | In a city like New York, with a population, resi- dent and floating, of nearly half a million—and that population, to a considerable degree, made up of fo- reigners, from every nation on the habitable globe— we must expect to find crime, drunkenness, and po- verty, in every form, and in almost every section of the city. The enticements for dissipation meet us at every corner and in every street. There are no- torious places, as is well known, in which gamblers, pickpockets, thieves, burglars and robbers ‘ most do congregate ;” and there are other more respectable points which are rarely troubled by any of these in- famous characters. It is necessary, however, to have a strong and vigilant police every where.— Without such a force, it would be dangers us for our eitizens to walk the streets at a late hour of the night. But of what use would our police be to us, if it was composed exclusively of rogues who, every time that a favorable opportunity offered, would plunder the very individuals that were entitled to their protection? We have heard it stated, that about one-half the men connected with our police establishment are natives of Ireland. The whole police force numbers nearly a thousand men. It is to be feared there are many policemen who, if they are not dishonest, have no more feeling for their fellow man than so many wild beasts. They look upon every unfortunate creature who falls into their hands as a rogne, and treat him accordingly. They do not appear to know what belongs to human na- ture. Having no pure Christian feeling themselves, they think that all other persons are destitute of sen- sibility ; and they too often exercise their “little bnef authority” with an iron hand. This ought not to be. They should be taught the first prin- ciples of humanity as well as of honesty ; and when they find a miserable woman, or an unfortunate man, in the streets, in gong their rounds, they should treat them with mjldness instead of severity, and not drag them to the watch- house by the hair of theirhead. They should ‘use all gently,” as the poetsays. The poorest creature that shivers in the midnight blast should be kindly treated by them; he should be looked upon as a man, after God’s own image, and not as a brute. What a wide field the disciples of Howard would find in the watch-houses and the tombs of New York, for the.exercise of their philanthrophy. Much might be said on this subject, but it isan even chance that it would only be an unprofitable waste of words. The law, and not our policemen, should punish offenders. &We cannot close this article without expressing a hope that a little of the feeling evinced by old King Lear, in the extremity of his distress, while an outcast and a wanderer, may be infused into the hearts of some of our policemen. whose hearts are now as hard as adamant. “ Poor naked wretches, wheresoe’er you are, That bide the pelting of the pitiless storm, _ How our house! heads, and unfed sides, Your loop'd and window’d raggedness, defend you From seasons such as these?” non’s‘‘Mrs. Montague”, were very amusing, and caused considerable laughter. The whole went off well, considerable applause. Bowery Tur atRe.—Last evening the house was crowd ed, as the common-place saying is, “from pit to gallery,’ for there is no other expression that will at all give the idea. It was the first appearance of Mrs. Shaw, in the sterling play of * Love’s Secrifice.” When Mrs. Shaw appeared, a beautiful bouquet was thrown from one of the private boxes, which she gracefu:ly placed in her bosom, and wore throughout the evening. Hercheracter was «‘ Margaret Elmore,” one which affords ample scope for a display of all the emotions which animate the breast of a noble heared female, struggling be- tween love and riches. Mrs. Shaw possesses a fine form, beautiful features, und a rich, powerful voi-e, which at once commands the strictest silence from all spectators. In the earlier scenes, she was calm, beautiful ond placid ; and as the plot progressed her powers began to exhibit themselves, and drew down plause from the audience. The cast was a strong it Scott played Elmore, and Mr C. Hii a gentleman who will become very popular if he remaii on the Bowery boards, made tas St.Lo. Mr. Dave port, Mr. Clarke, and the others, were as usual. To- night we have same bill, and Mrs. Shaw’s engage- | ment continues through the week. Tue Ernioriax Senenavers—Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather last evening, Palmo’s ‘Theatre was well filled, to witness the performance of those unrivalled and origina! musicians. They introdu- ced many new pieces ; but other old ones were frequent- ly called for and promptly given. ‘There are only four other nights, when they can be heard for some time to come; therefore, those who are desirous of hearing them, had better take the present opportunity. They depart for Europe on the 10th inst. Avuamna.—Palmo’s unrivalled company of Ethiopian Burlesque Singers, have commenced an engagement at this charming little place of amusement. If avy one loves to laugh at the oddities of the world, we should ad_ Black Diabolo, a most capital burle sque on Fra together with a number of congs. Cunistian Huner.—The concert given by this gen tleman on the Violoncello, last Friday evening, has crea, ted a great sensation among the musical circles of the city, though it has not yet reached the fashionable world. Mons. Huber is not only a player of great sweetness, power and skill, but he is a composer of extraordinary merit. He wrote the words and composed the music of the beautiful song sung by Mrs. Valentine Mott, Jr. called the “ Seaman’s Feeling,” while on the Atlantic. His “ Salut ¢ UAmerique,” and, indeed, all his most bril- liant pieces, are of his own composing. Thus, poetry and sentiment are blended with his music. Mons. Huber De Meyer, the lion iavolo, has the field to himself at present. pianist, is absent, and the next concert of Huber will un- loubtedly be crowded by the élite of the city, who are isposed to patronize real merit and appreciate true Geaman Orera—THe rirnst Tenorn—Herr Wilhelm Boucher, first tenor of the German opera, was born at Brunswick, in the kingdom of Hanover. In 1819he spent some time in France, andon his return home to his father’s house, being present one evening at a party, by mere chance young Boucher was requested to sing every one present was astonished atthe power and sweetness of his voice, a deeper impression was made upon two of the most eminent musical artists of Germa. ny of that time, who happened to be present on the occa- sion. These were the celebrated Kiel and the no less eminent Bader, known as one of the greatest tenors of the age. ‘T'hese gentlemen, on discovering the musical prodigy, which no one before had, it{appears, been able to appreciate, lost no time in ‘ing him for the grand duke’s opera, and made great offers to induce himto accept an engagement. His father, though at first reluc- tant to see his 89n enter upon so public acareer, at last consented, on the express condition he should receive sucha pail id education under the great masters who engaged him, as would eventually fit him to become a member of distinction in the musical world. Upon these stipulations ‘oung Boucher was introduced to the Royat Con: ory of Brunswick, where he would en- joy all the advantages of the be: whizh such talents as he possess for. Some time was thu: the musical ry by the celebrated Dr. Klingeman. At the proper time, Mr. Boucher was introduced before the Grand Duke, and made his first appearance in the char- acter of Richard, in Gretry’s celebrated opera of that theatre was crowded to ex- Boucher had sung his h ‘ carried away by the enthu- their feelings, made him repeat it three times in succession. This unusual and extraordinary reception put the finishing stroke to his success. When the opera was concluded, he was called before the audience, and showers of laurel crowns were poured upon him, in tes- timony of his brilliant and unequalled success. Hence- forth Mr. Boucher became the favorite of the Grand Theatre at the capital of Hanover, and the parts in which he appeared were the following: In the“ Lilla, or Beauty and Virtue,” of Martin, he performed the part of the Prince; and that of Tamino in Mozart’s “ Magic Flute.” His fame increasing as his powers and success improved, the various theatres of Germany vied with each other in efforts to secure the services of such an artist, and, in compliance with the most flattering offers made to him, he successively visited Manheim, Frank- fort, Dresden, Weimer, Prague, Berlin, Cassel, Alunich, and other places ; a ings wherever he appeated, fresh laurels to the triumphs he had already achieved. Some account of the success and reception he with at these royal places will be given on a future occasion. Tue Keans 1s Boston.—A Garrat Triumen.— A Boeton paper says, one of the largest and most brilliant audiences ever assembled in Boston, honored Mrs. Kean by their presence on her benefit, at the How- ard Atheneum. The immense building was literally crammed to overflowing—thore was hardly standing: room left in any af the aisles. We should judge there were over 1700 people preseut—and we are informed that the actual receipts were about $1600 ! Notwithstanding the fullness of the house, the audience was perfectly or- derly ; and the performances were frequently greeted with enthusiastic applause. The Keans are’ re-en- gaged for five nights, and were to appear on Monday evening, in the celebrated play of “ lon.” From Sour America.—The brig Cohansey ar- rived here last evening from Rio Grande, which place she left on the 15th October. Capt. Sherman states that great preparations were making to receive the Emperor and his lady, who were expected to arrive on the 6th of November from Rio Janeiro. The city has been thoroughly cleansed and reno- vated. The English Consul, occupying the palace, was obliged to vacate it to make room for the royal party. The English and French commanders have left Montevideo with their fleet for Buenos Ayres, which port they intended blockading, and had no- tified all the French and English vessels to leave the port. ARRIVAL oF THE YoxKsHIRE.—This packet ar- rived off Sandy Hook yesterday morning, and our newsman boarded her soon after. She left Liver- pool on the 2d ult.,and has, therefore, been twenty nine days in crossing the Atlantic. This rather beats the time of the Massachusetts. It will be re- collected that the Yorkshire and Massachusetts run a sort of neck and neck race over the ocean in Sep- tember last, the,former with wind propulsion, and the Massachusetts with steam. Other packets also Brooklyn Intelligence. Ivrerestinc Cenemenxy.—The ceremonies which took place upon laying the corner stone of “Freeman's Hall” day, in Columbia street, were of a highly interest- aracter; and, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, were attended by many hundreds of per It wil be perceived, from the subjoined report of ; ee #, that the New York Herald was the onl have beaten the time ot the steamer—the Liverpool, daily paper selected from the “suburban city,” to be rr which arrived the other day, made equally as quick posited among the numerous documents and coins in the open space of the granite selected for the especial ma- atrip as either the Yorkshire or Massachusetts sonry work of the Mayor of Brooklyn. After speeches, Mr. Church, the first Vice President, MayorTallmage and Thomas 8. Leslie, the Secretary of the Association, de- posited in the cavity of the stone, the following mention- ed papers, pamphlets and documents, together with seve- ral ancient and modern coin: Sharter of the Corpora- tion of the City of Brooklyn—Constitution of Freeman’s Hall Association—Copy of the Brooklyn Directory for 1845—The New York Herald—The Daily and Weekly Star—The Brooklyn Eagle—-The Brooklyn Daily Jdvo- cate—The Truth Teller—The Irish Volunteer—The Bos- ton Pilot—A Copy of the Deed and Grant given by Mr. Heary for the ground—and some Copies of the Blank Scrip and Receipts prepared for Shareholders. The cer- emonies were concluded with the delivery of an excel- lent speech by Judge Church, which was responded to by nine cheers for that gentleman, the . TI uilding 1s to be used for a From Port av Prince.—The brig Hayti, Capt. Cutts, arrived last night from Port au Prince, whence she sailed on the 17th ult. Every thing was quiet in that part of the Island. Coffee was high and scarce—Provisions low. Later From Sr. Dominco.—By the Demarara, Captain Blanchard, from Turks Island, we have received our file of the Turks Island Gazette, to the 11th ult., wherein we find the fo!lowing:—On the 4th inst., the sloop Jane, Captain Moxey, arrived at this port from the Cape and gives the following ac- count of affairs in Haiti :— On the 28th ult., news was received that between 3 and 4000 Dominican ren attacked 800 Hi vil We observed last night, on East River, several boats and ves- n from’ their moorings by the ‘on the rt of the Haitians, they retreat- — ed and , leaving about 100 dead on the eld, 80 ine votuteand canes wounded and a few t together with two ery possible direction ; so that their ieces of hh a ym ition. U, lligence reaching the capital, the Pre: i patched 6000 men to re-enforc Orders were then given (or al mble and hold them march should they be reauired Troops wore daily arriving from diffe terior and sea coast, for the purp ir old fire arms, and to remain in the c the Sypoumnee of a military crowded with men dressed in ety of uniforms—the din of martial music, the clatter of horses hoofs, and the dragging of cannon from one part of the city to the other, show that war isthe only thing engaging their Present attention. Tt wi d by good authority that 15,000 men from tho south were to join 12,000 from the north, and with 5000 alroady despatched were to be led by the President in a desperate attack on the Dominicans, as soon as their steam vessel arrives, and the other vessels of war be ta would, almost necessarily, unless arrested by some unforseen ‘hand, or some Providentiol occurrence, cause them to become wrecked or disabled onthe coast, or within the bay. It may be, happily however, that no eccident, either of a serious or fat character, would result from this violent and unantici- pated gust. Tenrenancr Mertixe.—A very large number of per- sons assembled at Hall’s Exchange Rooms, last evening, on the occasion of a benefit given by some temperance societies toa person named Waldron, who must have realized a good sum of money from the liberality d: played by those who attended the entertainment. At events, upwards of seven hundred persons were present at the meeting, during which, many songs were and various speeches, appropriate to the occasion, de- Jivered by accomplished orators, fessedly devoted t ‘eat cause in Which Father Mathew has 0 honora- y inguished himself, and in which the renowned John B. Gough has made so signal and unfortunate a nt parts of the of exchanging ‘ity, which has —the streets are equipped the expedition world move to invadethe Do: ailure, minicans both, jand and sea. Coy in « Loo —U i ‘All communicetion between the eastern and western | at eenedeo ni tie boersef auseraes het evecing, | the jsland is prehidited by the Haitian Goverh- and, strange to state, not @ solitary instance of iaapre priety took place, nor wae th or uncourteor pression m use of during the entire session, The ony controversies of an important nature were in relatiun to a proposed treaty with the L. I, Rail Road Company, on the subject of certain turnpike regu- lations on Fulton Avenue ; and concerning the right of the Engineers of the Fire Department of Brooklyn to enact Ia independent of the Common Council~for the government of the large and respectable body of ‘over which they have now temporary supervision and ontrol. The resolution in reference to this matter waa sent to the committee, of which Alderman Fowler is ) chairman, but the Dominicans have possession of the roads, and allow travelers to pas ‘There was a tional duty on several articles of export to commence on the first of November. Coffe from $17 to 18 Haitian, 4 single ungentlemanly Fire iy Sate, N. J.—James Halt’siron foundry, near the steamboat landing, and four other houses, | all frame, wore destroyed by fire last Friday evening, abont 9 o'clock. This ix the most destructive fire that | has taken place in Salem for a number of years. ‘Tho | five buckets and apparatus were out of order and water very scarce. The estimated lors is $4000. Rudolph”, by Mr. Gardner—" Caspar”, Mr_ | | hagus ; a-la-mode beef, with vegetable vise him to give themacall. To-night, they appear in | telligen: | Awrivensany Feevival or tHe St. Anprew’s Socir- Ty, av THe Crty Hore..—The grand anniversary fest: | val of the St. Andrew’s Society, was celebrated last ing atthe city Motel. A sumptuous and magnifi dinner had been provided by the enterprising manly propiatoe Jennin, was indeed a splendid decorated with St. Patrick Societi bright stars and broad atripe: at the foot ofthe room. An ter Scott itle—and two e tasteful: pang ed inthe windows. The ceiling finely trescoed, an lit by two brilliant chandeliers, reminded us of the dinner- room in the glorious pallazzios of sunny Italy! The ta- les gi with all that earth, air and ocean could far- nish. The coup d’wil was grand and imposing. Fairy pyramids—which med the production of Spitinias? own subjects, proudly rose from the table, near rich dishes, which would tempt an anchorite to his cell Beautiful women—boarders of tie house—flitted here and there, eyeing curiously the he parations within the hall, and remindi us he Houris assembled | at feasts in Mahomet's Paradise. The clock struck seven, and the guests were piped into the room in true Scottish style by the piper, dressed in full Highland costume. He played the bagpipes sweetly and truthfully. We present the bill of fare, served from the cuisine of that distinguished artiste the Udé of America, Monsieur Blancard, and it would have satisfied the palate of the | most difficult gastronome :— 1st Course—Soups and Fish. | 2d Course—Cold dishes; roasts; boiled leg of mut§ ton, caper sauce ; boiled turkey, colery sauce ; Scotch | Entrees—Filet | de Bouf aux truffes ; Salmi de Perdreau ; Pate Chaud de | | Pigeons, aux truffes ; Vel au vent aux Haitres; Riz de la sauce tomate ; Cotclettes d’ Agneou, en pa- ; = epic .rds ; Caill iu, au gratin je Cai t, Kiace, mate ; Canard aux olives ; Filets de Volail Caoquette de Volaille ; Casserole au riz 3d Course -Game and fried 0; ra. 4th Course ~ Pastry and pyram | 5th Course—Fruit; lemon ice cream; vanilla ice | Resp in forms ; feuit baskets, filled with different kids of fruit. The guests seated, prayer offered by the Rev. Mr. Starx. Afterthe cloth was removed ‘ The Paxsivenr then rose to propose the first regular | arkod that the Society of St. Andrew had | established for charitable purpo: 135 families have been aided and sustained by its funds during the past two-thirds of beneficia! were indigent widows with large families. It might,be supposed, (said Mr. Irving,) that ple so proverbially capable of taking care of themselves asthe Scotch, did not need the aid ef any society. He admitted that there were few to assist, but still there were some, and Scotchmen ae gave free scope to their benevolence. We are not on the “ heather”—the shaggy heaths are far away—but let us never forget old Caledonia -the land of our birth—nor the friends of our youth. He, therefore, proposed as the Ist reguler toast—‘ The day an’a’ wha honor it.” Song—“ St. Andrew and the Thistle”—written for this occasion and sung by Mr. Maywood. (Great applause.) ‘The Presipent then rose to propose the second regu lar toast, and reminded the guests of ‘‘the land o’ cakes,” her poets—her novelists—her historians and her roman- tic scenery. This would not be pleasant food for reflec- tion, if the glory of Scotland had decayed and was now no more. ifthe lines of Byron could be applied. ut living Greece, no mere !” Scotland’s fires were extinguished; her claymore buried, , en arcade; | la financiere. but her heart She is now devoted to the arts, to li Her rugged hills and giant rocks, have become the gardens of the hus- bandman. He wouldtherefore propose, as the 2d Regular toast- “The land 0’ Cakes.” Bagpipes— “Kail brose of auld Scotland.” 3d Regular toast—‘‘ The land we live in.” Song— “Hail Columbia.” 4th Regular toast—‘ The Queen.” Anthem—‘‘ God save the Queen.” Sth Regular toast— The President of the United States.” [Drank standing.” Pipe: ‘Hail to the chief.” 6th Regular to: fallace and Bruce—names dear to Scotland and to liberty. (With all the honors. 2, Song —Broadswords of auld Scotiand”—by Mr. Clirehugh. 7th Regular toast—‘ The city of New York, ana our honored guest, the Mayor.” Mayor Havemerer rose and said—In behalf of the inhabitants of New York he returned thanks. His ac- quaintance with Scotchmen had proved to him how deeply interested they. were in sustaining good order, and how much they felt for the success of the city but his present position how littlefthey were connected with its poverty and its crime. He gave, therefore, as his toast— “The Blue Bonnets wha came here, over the border.”” in presence of the company. He complied, and while | (Tremendous applause.) ee Doodle.” st.—The Parish Schools and Universities Pi of Scotland. Song—' Jessy the flower o’ Dumblane,” Mr. Lee. 9th regular toast.—The representative of the British government in the United Stat Pipes—Tullochgorum, (with all the honors.) 10th regular toast.—Our ni and adopted country ; may their friendshin be as endearing as it 18 fraught with blessings to themselves and to mankind. (Drank stand- ing—3 chi Son; Tartan kilts and Tarry woo,” Mr. McCrosky —The sister charitable societi 4 who represent them. @The President of Saint George’s Society now return- edithanks, and offered the rela ioe toast: — “Auld Scotland—the Mother-land of Heroes, Minstr and Poets; illustrious in arms, in science and in song; she shall live forever in the fame of her yA The President of St. Patricks, the President of St ch the President of St.David’s Society, the President of the German Society,the President of the New England ‘rench Benevolent So- appropriate toas 0. Men and Bonny Lass reen grow the rushes oh!”—Mr. Clirehugh. Song— 13th regular toast—‘'May care and trouble never fash, but mirth and joy be wi’ us a’.” cromes”—Mr. McCrosky. The Presipent now proposed “The absent members of the Society.” Drank with all the honors. Song—‘ Here's to Prince Charlie”—Mr. Wilson. We left the hall, which still rung ysith mirth and re- velry, at midnight, strongly impréssed with the opinio’ that Scotchmen were all good fellows, and the members of the St. Andrew’s Society§tho best in the world. Concert on Tuanxsaivine Nicht 1x St. STEPHEN'S Cuurcn.—This is not only well worth the attention of benevolent Episcopalians, and all others interested in the cause of Sunday Schools and sacred music, but, among several gems to begiven by the talented musi- cians, there isa scena religiosa “ Absalom,” of sterling merit, by one of their own teache! hose talents only require * bringing out,” to be appreciated. ‘T'ry it. ‘THe WeatHer.—Yesteraay was a blue day—the rain came down just as it pl jometimes fast and some- slow, and mixed up dirt and garbage in the 8, into the legitimate corporation mud. it is really too bad, that with our facilities for having clean streets, (probably ti i forced upon, and efter every rainy da deep in filth. We would respectfully suggest to the Corporation that they he streets one more cleaning before they freeze up, as if they do not, we may expect, when warm weather begins to come, another such time as we had last spring, when the filth of the streets bred and spread around a fatal pestilence. Give them, at least, one more cleaning. N.R. Steamers.—The steamer Knickerbocker and Hendrik Hudson, for Albany, on and after to-day, will leave at 5 instead of 6 o'clock in the evening. Tue Awnina Posts.—Didn’t the Common Council, some time since, adopt a resolution to remove the awn- ing posts from Nassau street? We have a faint recol- lection that such was the case, but we that the awn- ing-pos' 1 continue to obstruct that great thorough- f ey are really a great nuisance, and ought im- mediately to be removed. In this rainy weather, parti- cularly, {eis very difficult to get along with umbrella “Lason ix New Yorn,” No. 3.—Tue Drorrens. Time was when this branch of the industrial classes of this city were not only numerous but well supported ; but since their tricks have been exposed, their occupa- tion’s well nigh gone. They are a peculiar set of goniuses. They must haye been born undera lucky planet, as they sometimes find three or four pocket books in one day, lying under the heels of some “‘down-easter,” who, without their kindly assistance, never would have discovered them. And then after finding it all them- benevolent creatures, wishing that all men chance to turn an honest penny, greenhorn have it and receive a large re- and all in consi tion of the then in hand paid. cruel ment which thi laborers have received at the hands of the comm ly, and the great competition in the busi , have well nigh driven them from the field. Requiescat in pace. ‘Tnat Pavement.—We were requested a fuw weeks ce, by an officer in the Custom Hous about that pavement at the corner of Wall and u streets. informed us that the government had order- | ed that it should be paved with hemlock blocks, and they being very difficult to procure, it would be neces- sary to wait a short time. How long a government “short time” is, we do not know; but this we do know, that it is a disgrace to goverament that they should have left that part of Nassau street, one of the greatest thoroughfares in the city, in such a vile condition so long. Whon will “them hemlock blocks” be ready ? Fine.--A fire occurred yesterday afternoon, about 3 o’clock, at the house No. 163 Willi it, occupied as an artil anufactory. The stock was much damaged. We understand that a member of Hose No. 20, had his leg broken by being run over by an engine |. Quarantine Committer.—The Committee on Quaran- tine, appointed by the last Assembly, are now in session at the office of Hon. D. E. Wheeler, No. 62 Wall street, and will be gratified for any information or suggestions; as the committee will soon close its labors. AGueat Nuwan | Fulton Ferry there from the Song—“‘Sit ye doon mi ward for it, ten or twenty doll Lavonasie Apventure.—At the | large pond of water, extending | je to th ne States Hotel. | proper authorities to keep a sewer d out, so that the woter can runin erday morning, a gentleman in coming from ry, inhix endeavors to get out of the way of two slipped from the curb-stone, and fell head, neck and heels, into the pond, and spoi ia coat and boots ,and the rest of his hare -~ be commend to the Corporation, eit! another | ferry, from the Ferry-house to the Hotel, for the accom. modation of travellers, or else clear out the sewer, and give the water a chance to discharge itself. (Two Mew Daownen.—We leorn that two men, names unknown, fell overboard from the whart at the foot of , Cortlandt it, last night, at aboutthe time the Albany | joth were drowned. The body of one | d in about twenty minutes, through ithe | n of Mr. | Norton, and taken to the | in Robinson street. A steamboat ticket | and $24 were found in his pockets Deatus Last Weex.—There were 160 deaths in this city last week. | Workinos or re Muusria Bine Syevex,—An intelli | | gent correspondent writes us on this head as follows :~ | Are the public generally‘aware that tho Marshal’s feo for collecting the present militia fine is, by law, thirty. one cents, instead of six shillings, the rate uniformly arged? I was witness to be mi Judy pine pe damental wo held at the Shakspeare Rooms, whereupon it was decided law entitled the Marshal to receive, his fe one cents only. ‘This was of course protested against by the Marshal, he then having in his hands a lerge sum of oney, which he had just collected from delinquents the rate of {six shillings ahead. But the decision to pocket, for his remaining ne cents, or nothing. This, r of injustice, is, with many " lightly the affluent may is much to the man who, he had been 1: notonly as ai a serious grievance. How part with their six sbillin, at this same court, testifie twenty years, that he was unavle to provide even bread for his famishing-children. Though this extra charge is a most flagrant abuse of the 1i something radically wrong in the which old men and cripples—men w country faithfully for years, tained honorable discharge, are di before such{and similar tribunals, jected to a recapitulation of their domestic affairs, are compelled, through their ignorance of the law, to sub- mit to this, and no doubt other extortionate demands.— But until we have a general reform, let us at least be rotected from this imposition. Let it be generally ‘nown thal the Marshal’s fee for collecting the present militia fine, is established by law at thirty-one cents, and then it will be optional with all those who have any oa pathetic compassion for Mr. Gulick, to measure out their condolence as they think proper. Common Counocll. , Boann or Atpenmen—Monday night, Dec. 1—The Pre- sident inthe Chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Petition of Jona. Harrison for purchase of lot—; ‘ion from a numberof Constables from the ranted. ferent wal ted, representing that thei de- = shown by some of the Cli te the last administration, toward a select few,to their antage and discomfort, and praying to bo relieved ir — Referred to Commit! Public nd Repairs. n frum William W. Howard, appealing from the order of his Honorithe‘Mayor removing him as Captain of the 7th District of Police—Referred to Counsel of the Corporation. A communication from James H. Cook, Alms House Commissioner, submittin, umber of persons em- ployed,with the amount of salaries paid,by whom order- ed, &c., &c., n that department. The total amount of ex- penses was shown to be nearly $40,000—It was accepted and ordered to be printed. A communication from James R. Whitin, District Attorney, was ‘recei » proposing nsion of | farther prosecution against a certain number of criminals, and which awaits the action of this Board—Referred to the apprepriate Committee. A report from the Committee on Lamps and Glass, pre. senting the result of six proposals received by them for the furnighing the city with 15,000 gallons of pure winter sperm oil, which was allowed to D. & A. Kingsland at 8 | cents a gallon. A report from the Committee on Charity and Alma House Department, was received, praying for an addi- tional number of medical assistants, pat of more experi- a8 es some already attached thereto—which was ac- cepted. report was submitted favorable to the relief of Geo. Horarers, in the amount of judgment and costs obtained against him as Police Officer of the Second District—- which was concurred in. A report from the Committee on Police, sustaining the application of Chief of Police to be refunded the amount paid by him to those in a suffering condition, found at the different station hou: \d_ also to priv: captains and pply with fo other nei igent re: i and to be paid by the Chief of Police—Accepted and ap: proved. An invitation from the Managers of the Ladies’ Fair to the Mayor and Common Council, to be given on Wed- nesday next, was accepted. ‘A petition from Wm. Fox for paving and repairing tho pavements of East Broadway,as by order of the Common Council, his bill being $263, was accept. adopted. A report from Finance Committee in favor of Peter A. Cowdry, for $968 50, for counsel fees and costs in behalf ofthe Corporation, in conducting nine suits—Report ac- cepted and adopted. A report from Committee on Streets, im favor of flagg- ee street to Avenue D.—accepted eturns from the Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart- ment, giving the names of new members, resignations, discharges and expulsions—were confirmed. ,A ‘message from His Honor the Mayor, in regard to the distribution of certain copies of Natural History of this State among the Members of the Common Council, was then moved to be taken up—it was however lost by the casting vote of the President. Acommunication from the Street Commissioner rela- tive to the Canal streetg sewer, and the practicability of raising it ona level with the Chapel street sewer—re- ferred to t e Committee on Roads and Canals. The Board then adjourned. Boarn Assistant ALpEenmen.— Monday evening, Dec. ident Pearce in the chair, and a quorum of members present. Remonstrance —A remonstrance was presented by Mr. Oliver from the trustee of the estate of Charles Sherry, Nos. 120 and 122 Greenwich street, and No. 2 Albany Ha § against the extension of Albany street to Broadway. Laid on the table. Reports af Committees.—The Committee on Laws re- pore adverse to the petition of Thomas Callahan. eport accepted and committee discharged {com further. consideration of the subject. Weigher of Hay —Committee on Laws reported in fa- vor of appointing John Vredenburgh a weigher of hay. Carried. Result of an Election Riot.—The Committee on Laws reported on authorizing the Comptroller to draw his war- rant in favor of James Dunn, for $800, on account of inju- ries sustained to remises in Centre street, in conse- quence of a riot taking place there on the occasion of the last charter election. Carried, Private Drain.—The Committee on Roads and Canaly reported in favor of concurring with joard of Al- dermen, in granting Mr. Ne wion permission to lay down iron pipes trom premires, in Sheriff street, to the sewer in Rivington street. ; Sunken Lots.— tz, to whom was referred the petition of sundry inhabitants, in rela- tion to filling up sunken lots on the north sidejof 13th at. between avenues A and B, reported in favor of roferring the matter to the City Inspector. So referred. Tenth Avenue—Committee on Streets reported in vor of raising the west side of 10th avenue, bet 13th and [4th streets, so as to conform with the east side. Als in favor of resetting the gutter and curb stones. Carrieds Washington Monument —The committee to whom was referred the communication of the secretary of the Washington Monument Association, reported in favor of erecting the proposed monument, in memory of Wash- ington, in Washington Square, and changing the name of the sq) 0 Monument Square. Appropriation.—A communication was received from the Comptroller, accompanied by a resolution passed in the Board ot Aldermen, in favor of appropriating the sum of $2,500 for completing the repairs of sireets. Concurred in. East Seventernth Street.—The Committee on Streets, ees in favor of paving 17th street, between 3rd and 4th avenues, and re-numbering East 17th street, from Fifth avenue to East River. Avenue D.—Report in favor of regulating and paving avenue D. J sseesments.—Reports of Finance Committ tion to several assessmonts. Reports accept ments confirm: rty.third Street. 5 a! in rela- and as- ‘Report in favor of changing the rade of 43rd street, betweon Sth and 6th avenues. i d, —Report in favor of ze Aand D. Carrie Saltpetre Question.-—Report of Committee on Laws of the Board of Aldermen, and resolution in favor of ap plying to the Legislature fora law probibitiny to rage of saltpetre in the city of New York—Roferred. Apportionment of Assessme: Numerous reports in relation to apportionment of assessments in the matter of opening Madison avenue and 37th street-—Reports ac- cepted and assessments confirmed. Clocks for Station-houses—Report and resolution in vor of ptirchasing clocks for the station-houses at a cost not exceeding $5 each—Concurred in. Eleventh street—The assesement list for building a Lrteh Si 11th street, between 5th and 6th avenues—Con- irmed. Invitation. —An invitation was received from the ma nagers of the Ladies’ Fair, to attend the same at Miner va Rooms on Wednesday evening next—Accepted. Street Commissioner.—Communications from A. B. Mead and P. Coil, also James B. Surell, City Surveyor, resented and read relation to certain official oss Houston juirel jp and leged that he is entirely ignorant of the branch. Numerous rea- sons for his removal were set forth inthe communica. tion referred to. The subject was referred to the Com- mittee on stree! Fourth of July Ammunition.—Finance Committee re- ported in favor of authorizing the Comptroller to draw hia warrant in favor of General Storms for $166 68, for ammunition used by the troops on the 4thof July last— Carried. WWEct ty reports of the Committee on Streets application for the opening of Albany stroet from Green- wich street to Broadway, were then read, and aftercon- siderable discussion for and against the proposed im- provement, by Assistant Aldermen Candee, Roberts and Oliver, the Following resolution, submitted by the ma- jority members of the committee, was carried. Resolved, That a street be opened through the north art or end of Trinity church ground, to be fifty-eight eet eli inches wide on Broadway, and fifty-five fect eight inches wide through fiom Trinity place to Green- wich atreet, opposite to Albany street, thereby connect- ing Albany street and Pine street, nearly in a direct line from the North to the East River. ny Board then adjourned until Monday evening next. sion of Albany street.—The majority and minori- relation to the Board of Supervisors. Dec 1—A quorum being present, Alderman ‘Charlick was called tothe chair. Thi an extra meeting, the minutes of the last regular meeting were, by order, suspended. A bill from Henry T. Vandervoort, cf $16 42}, for wood, coal, &c., for Court of Sessions. Allowed. Petitions from Rev. George Hart, Mathias Freomen, James Howe, and John Willis, asking for a reduction on tax. Referred to Committee on Tax: A bill from J B. Phillips, acting District Attorney, for eighteen da rvic it $8 por da: ae the rr 646, After some discussion, it was audited and allowed A bill from N. B. Montfort, Clerk of Jefferson Market Police Court,of $78 43, for cartage of prisoners from Sep- tember Ist to October 31st, 1849. Referred to the appro- priate commit Petitions from George B. Butler and Martin Eastlake for reduction on taxes, Referred to Committee on Taxes. Report from Committes on Annuel ‘Tax, approving of a reduction of taxes in behalf of Robert Jones and Rev. John Lilly, was accepted A resolution was tte A a jag a ving the ‘ment of @ rom e 8. Nixon Po LJ fy ‘org of $l Clerk for Board of County Canvassers, pre viously rejected. It was, by this reconsideration, after some discussion, allowed,