The New York Herald Newspaper, December 24, 1845, Page 2

New York, Wednesday, December 24, 1845. watry Subscribers. country, receiving their papers in a yellow cover jJerstand that their term of sub- scription bas nearly expired will Tue Wart Srrewr Panic.—The speculators in taney stocks have, within the past two days, been thrown into another panic, and quotations have fallen off several percent. The market has not been in a more depressed state for years, than it is now. The bulls stand it astonishingly. Every bull and bear has bis day, and the table will goon be turned. ‘This isa bank panie; the war panic has nearly subsi- ded. ‘The sub-treasury law will produce as great a panic among the banks, as those institutions have lately produced among the brokers. Europe and America—Irrceoncilable Moral Differences. Among the nomberlese discussions to which the police: course vf the United States have given rise in English journals, we have been more partic ek with the singular tone assumed by the Zumes, and other journals in London and Paris. In certain remarks upon the Annexation of London Times, it applies to the Uni- following extraordinary language :— vation of Texas has been successfully not only stamped a deep and jasting the Union, but prepared the way . blunted the conscience of the peo- heir appetite for plunder.” ceived, “annexation” is boldly, ication, denominated a crime. ity of judgment! unaccountable in Ato: al prejudice! incredible blindness to facts and demonstrauon! This clearly shows the existence of an wrreconcilable moral difference— a contrariety of moral principle, between the two countries, What are the facts? What is history ? There existed a free and independent people, of pol having a right toa separate political existence. It had acquired that right by conquest, by battle, by seitlement, by occupation, by recognition, by uenty! More than all, it possessed this right by nature. th Now mark our course. Do we seize upon country? Do we make war against it? Do We conquer and subdue it? Do we make it our own by the eannon’s mouth, and the people our sub- onds and fetters and force? Not so. We annex this country to our own Union—it freely and voluntarily comes into our family; a peaceful junction of nations is made—the week becomes a meniber of a nation that is strong—and all this 1s done with periect good will and amity on both sides; not an individual suffers, or is harmed—not f biood 1s shed; andthis the Zimes calls “a crime. Now mark the contrast! Treland is annexed to d hew? By bribery—by treason—by lood poured out! It is held annex: ed, by force and by the bayonet, in spite of the loud ery of her nine milions aguinst it—she is robbed, starved, and dered by the forced annexation and 1ed union. And this—this, is no crime! a and aggrandizement by violence, » Of sion, and tyranny is no crime; but rexation, by love, kindness, peace, and mu- tual consent, that—that, is a crime! > vest continent of India, with her nu- ids in every ocean—comprising a popu- lation a hundred millions—has also been annex ie British empire ;—and not as we have douse in the case of Texas—by treaty, and with the free consent of the people; but by the sword—by y: of desolating war and bloodshe.. Now all the journals of England wil call honor, victory,” de. The blood en shed—the violence that has been done uader which nations are made to here 1s no crime! But a peacenble union ot pr me “ conquest that ha a a fraternization of free people—eflected stand without a sigh—this isa erime! evidence betore us of tue gross viola- tion of truth in the estimating of right end wrong, may we not well that Europe has 19 regard to us, a moral obliquity of vision; and that she in- vents ce of ethics when she speaks or looks towards America ? * Cases in point, illustrative of this singular moral obliquity, are so numerous it would be tedious to cite them. Thus, France may carry on in Africa, as well as England has in India, the same system of an- cation—she may desolate a country, by years of vd bloodshed, in order to “annex” it—she er tribe upon tribe, and roast the people families elive in caverns, in effecting the an- nexetion of their ecuntry—and yet, in Europe, they eannot d’scover inal this any crime! Avain: Russia may annex Poland, and Circassia, and Wallachia, and the best provinces of Turkey, against the will of the people, by violence, force, and torrents of blood—she may hold them annexed by ual, ! of cruelties and oppression—but the Times has never found out that here is a crime! So with allthe European monarchies. It would be tedious to track the bloody traces their footsteps every where have left behind them. Yet, when America, without coercion, or violence, or force, or bloodshed, but by the joyful consent of a people, anneces any territory, instantly the cry is raised—“a crime—a crime !” England and America differ essentially in many striking points; in age, in climate, in extent, in con- dition, in prospects. These are physical points of difference, however ; there is another more impor- tant line of separation between them, wider than the , Atlantic itself, and it is this—they differ morally, in principle—in the very estimation of right and wrong, as applied to political affairs. Now, the differences and disputes reepecting things and places, or con- cerning physical objects, may all be settled and re- conciled; the controversy respecting Texas, or Oregon, or California, or Mexico, or Africa, or the Ocean, may all be terminated amicably and by nego- tiation ; bat this difference of principle—this moral division, these opposite views of right and wrong— are, we fear, altogether irreconcilable, and can never be adjusted by any treaty or negotiation, or shding scale of moral appreciation. This difference between us proceeds on the part of new urope—we are bound to state our conviction, though with sorrow we say it—from an inveterate, inherent and deadly hatred and opposition to our very existence as a free people, and as a republican nation. This may be seen in the new sche:ne of morals they have established when they speak of this country then it is thet right with them becomes virtue 18 converted into vice; honor be- comes infamy ; and justice is made to appear injus- in their vocabulary, and in their moral estima- tion of American conduct and policy. The charac- ter of the remarks made by the Times isa strong ex- emplification of this moral distortion of view—this obliquity of moral vision, whenever America and her measures are taken in view. There is in this single sente ce a remarkable condensation of gall aiust our country. Coming from such the Times, which stands in the same position to England that the Herald does to this col ~Tepresenting the views and sentiments of the nation~such remarks are the more worthy of utter and eternal exeeration—and accordingly they are exeerated to all eternity and a day after. and spleen a, & paper as. Movements OF THE MAN IN THe Warre Hat.— We learn (hat this philosopher, who made himself so busy in the opium war in China, and in the Texas negoration, and who received somewhat of a re- buke from Mr. Buchanan, for his meddling propen- sities, ha gone back to Mexico. He lett this city on Sunday or Monday last. What he intends to do there remains to be seen. Itis euppoged, however, that he ls received instructions from the British government to upset our negotiations for California, It he meets with the same suegess that he did in pre- venting the annexation of Texas, there will be very liule doubt of the speedy acquisition to the United Brates ofall the territory north of the River Gila. Mk. Temrieton’s Concert ror THE Poor—Fun- ny ArvaiR—A Prozasie FaiLure.—The advertise ments, bills and tickets for Mr. Templeton’s concert for the poor, are now before the public, and Friday is | the evening selected to give it, and the Tabernacle the ‘place. But owing to the singular apathy exhibited by those who were invited to make the preliminary arrangements, and the consequent want of effort with which the concert must necessarily be got up, we fear that in a pecuniary view it will prove a fail- ure, and Mr. Templeton’s generous offer may turn out to be of little value. This is a singular state of things, among the cliques | of the upper ten thousand, in regard to the charities | of this city. A few weeks since, Mr. Templeton was desired, by certain prominent patrons of a par- ticular charity, to sing for the benefit of that charity, they at the same time offering to compensate him | for so doing. Mr. Templeton’s other engagements | at the time, prevented his accepting their offer, and | yet they were ready to denounce him at once. How | now, when he has come out like a large-hearted, | noble-minded man, and offered hisservices in behalf of all the charities in the city ? | Tais shows the state of feeling which the rich | bear to the poor—there is among them, as a class, | but very little of true charitable feeling. Ifthe patron- | age of a particular charity will redound to thei | glory, then they are ready to spend time and money; | but when the poor in general are to be benefited by | their exertions, they are general’y found to “come | up missing.” Within a few months past, several charitable con- certs have been given for the benefit of a certain class of the poor, viz: editors and"penny-a-liners, whose writings hardly afforded them a sufficient in- | come to purchase materials to write more with. We have reason to beliewe that Ole Bull, and other dis- tinguished artists, were invited to pertorm at these charitable concerts, and refusing to do so, they be- came the subjects for the venom of these editors.— On one occasion Borghese was invited to sing at a charitable concert given to an editor who had wasted his ink and paper in endeavoring to destroy her fame, and she consented to sing, and did so. All this shows the state of true genuine charitable feeling among the rich—and we fear that the same generous audience who flocked to Mr. Templeton’s own concerts, given for his own benefit,will have to come forth now; for no dependence cen be placed on those who claim to be the rich, respectable, and wealthy—those who have been made so by the very labors of the poor who are now in want of a mouth- ful of bread and a cup of cold water. Will this concert be a failure or not? night will tell. Muuitia Fings—Covrt Marriats.—About two months since, warnings were spread in all the dif- ferent wards of the city, commanding those who received them to appear on a certain day, ** armed and equipped,” in front of some porter-house, and make fools of them<elves by spending the dey in awkward military evolutions, to the infinite amuse- ment of a crowd of negroes, boys and loafers. About two-thirds of the receivers of the militia sum- monses, being decent and sensible citizens, entire- ly disregarded them; and when the roll was called | on parade day, but a very small portion of it was answered to. And now these same persons have, within a few days past, received warnings written in a very awful and authoritative style, command- ing them to “ appear and show cause why the pen- alties and fines incurred by absence and disobedi- ence of orders, or delinquencies at the parades, should not be imposed, levied and collected accord- ing to law.” We have already, in previous articles, shown the utter inutility of the militia system as a preparation | in case of war. The whole system, originally in- | tended for the military discipline of our citizens, has degenerated into an edious system of direct taxation, not forthe benefit of the government, but | of aset of lazy militia officers, who in many cases | derive their sole support from the fines collected for absence from militia parades. This fine system needs Jooking into. Thousands upon thousands ot dollars are annually collected as militia fines in this city, all of which are absorbed in “expenses for parades,” ‘court martials,” &c.; or, if the truth were known, in champagne and oyster suppers—and a division, accordiaz to rank, among the officers. Thousands of honest, industrious citizens are thus yearly fleeced of a por- tion of their hard earnings, for the purpose of sup- porting a set of patriots too lazy to work, too proud to beg, and too cowardly to steal. When is this vile sytem to be demolished ? Friday | Frencu Orinton on Mr. Porx.—The Courier des Etats Unis comes out again with some glowing comments on the President’s Message. With res- pect to M. Guizot, the editor seems to feel rather sore, and pretends to say that Mr. Polk has been mistaken, and that the French Ministry never pre- tended to establish a “balance of power,” as the idea has been translated; but that the idea was solelyfto maintain “ the balance already existing ;” that is, (says the Courier,) to respect what exists— “ce qui est.’ The Courier then pretends to say that the French requirement, or wish that America should respect the Mexican nationality, ought not to offend the American people and govern- ment, who, (adds the Courier with amusing simpli- city,) are every day giving assurances to Mexico of their friendship and perfect disinterestedness. Strange logic this! Thus, then, according to the Courier, Lecause we entertain a friendly feeling towards Mexico, therefore we ought not to be offendedif France officiously interferes and dictates to us the manner, mode and way in which we must act towards Mexico. The French are evidently chagrined at Mr. Polk’s' detection and exposure of their maladroit intrigue with Kngland against us, in the matter of Texas. On the whole, the Courier considers the Message “‘one of the most remarkable documents which has ever issued trom the White House,” and says that it will greatly elevate Mr. Polk in the estimation of Europe. Engrave that on the pyramid of history. Errect or THE War Panic —We stated a tew days since, that the war panic would, in one respect, be beneficial to this country—the probability would be that it would be put into a state of defences Which has been wanting for many years past. We see now, by our exchange papers, that government has ordered a survey to be made of reservation at the head of the river St. Clair, with a view to establishing a fort there, in the place of the | old barrack known as Fort Gratiot. We would rather that the principal sea ports were first seen to, and put in a proper state of defence; but we are glad | that a begining is made any where. We hope that | the government will not stop until the whole country | is well fortified. Had it been well fortified and | capable of resisting any attempt at foreign invasion | for two years past, the Oregon difficulty might have | been settled before this time. Very Late rrom Bugnos Ayres. —Advices from | Buenos Ayres, to the 12h of October, have been | received at Boston by the Winnipiac. | It is stated that the blockading squadrons of Eng- | land and France had extended the time allowed for the departure of merchant vessels from Buenos Ayres to the 24th of Oct. The blockade appears to be conducted with rigor, a8 the papers state that the American schooner Sarah Ann, Capt. Walker, from Patagonia, with produce, arrived off the port on the 10th, and was not allowed to enter. Six vessels bound to this port, would obtain about | 30,000 hides. Jt was supposed by residents that not less than eighteen months would elapse before the difficulties would be settled, and trade resumed. ‘The British Packet of the 1th has no intelli- gence of consequence. ‘The forces of the combin- ed squadrons had made a capture of two hide boats, which were sent into Colonia. | The passengers in the cars on the 18th instant, at the time of a collision between the passenger and the ee ang, cp. the Aubum and Rochester railroad, ed @ card exonerating the id Mr. | Hurd, from ull censure inthe cue’ Nctory MF a, wt.—-On Monday aga | the wile of a carpenter employed | Lavras’ Farms —There are some very curious, | amusing, instructivejand entertaining facts attend- | ing the progress of religion in this metropolis, which clearly prove that the religious seutiment is not vanishing, but active and lively—that the indomnta- ble spirit, energy and determination which have ever characterized the various religious denominations, is still alive and flourishing. 4 We published a short time since, some interesting ‘atistics relative to the amount of money expended in the Umitea States for religious purposes, together | with a statement goncerning the progress of the | missionary enterprise abroad. It was then shown | that not less than $34,000,000 were annually em- j ployed for the maintenance of religion at home, and $1,500,000 in converting the souls of the miser- | | able, outcast and unbelieving heathen dwelling on | he banks of the Ganges and Burrampooter, and in | distant and unhealthy climes. Of course it requires | great exertions on the part of the communicants to | raise this large amount, and all sorts of diplomacy must necessarily be resorted to, in order to achieve | so important an object. Fortunately, however, this | is the age of invention, and it has given birth to e | movement which threatens to become the most | popular, as well as most profitable mode of raising | money which has ever been proposed. | This great, glorious and truly beautiful scheme owes ita origin to the ladies—‘ Heaven’s last, best gift to man”—who have ever been foremost in push- ing forward the delighttul work of evangelizing and Christianizing the world. Theirmede of operation | is by means of ‘Ladies’ Fairs,” which have lately increased most wonderfully. The ladies of the | Transfiguration Church—the Episcopal City Mis- sions—the Norfolk street Baptist Church—t@ Mari- | ner’s M. E. Church—Colored Orphan Asylum— Hammond street Presbyterian Church—the Second , Wesleyan Chapel—the ladies of St Peter’s Church, and a number of others, have had, and are now holding, ‘‘ Fairs,” at which all that is brilliant, re- | cherché and daazling might be found. A rich and | magnificent display] of beauty, dry goods, loveli- | ness, vanity, piety, folly, affectation, modesty, pru- dery, charity, lottery offices, mercy, ice creams, ' sanctity, humbug, virtue, pink satin dresses, smiles, | plum pudding, philosophy, absurdity, sentiment, bon | bons, ete., is presented, to delight while they in- vite the beholder. Charming young misses, array- | ed most sumptuously and fantastically, here stand | smiling and beautiful,with dark eyes gleaming with | pleasure, and holding out all sorts of inducements , to nice young men with plenty of money, to pur- | chase their wares—and all tor the good of religion! Here stand ladies of a certain age, (the dear crea- tures never grow old) twirling a piece of var- ‘ nished paste-board, on which a puppet fortune teller is placed, while the pious and curious congre- gate around, and crossing her hand with a | shilling, learn from the oracle what destiny has in | stere for them—and all for the good of religion! | There, a blooming Hebe deals out ice cream and | blane mange, to the lovers of luxuries and sweets ; | while an artificial and dangerous Calypso keeps | the “Post Office,” where any body may purchase a | letter for a trifle—and all tor the good of religion ! In fact, the ladies exert themselves to the utmost | to secure customers and replenish the treasury of their churches. It is a very admirable plan, and we doubt not will be found highly successtul. We are in favor of ladies’ fairs—and decidedly of fair ladies— , and we hope they may fill their treasuries with | gold—their hearts with piety—and heaven with saints. Amusing Exeioston oF THe German Orera.— | ‘Tne Kruep anp Wounpep.—The explosion of the German Opera is so characteristic of the value of musical patronage and taste, in this city, that | we cannot refrain from giving some funny facts re- lative to the affair, obtained from an authentic source. ‘The German Opera owed its origin to a mutual agreement, entered into between Signor Palmo, us director ; Mons. Pogliani, acting manager ; Wm, | Boucher, first tenor, and F. Meyer, first basso. Sig. Palmo was to receive $200 a month for his services and rent of opera house ; Boucher $250; Meyer $160, and Mons. Pogliania weekly salary of $25, and his share of five per cent. on the monthly pro- fits, after all expenses were paid. But neither of , them were to receive anything uutil the actual ex- penses were first paid, and then according to the above ratio. Under these views, a large and talented company was engaged, and it was thought the Opera would | be well sustained by the German population. The proceeds of the first week’s performance, however, | only amounted to $1,222 75, and the expenses for choruses, orchestra, ete., were $1,172 75. Ma- dame Otto received for her services $100, and Mlle. Korsinsky $45. Every one was paid, in fact, but the newspapers. Unfortunately for the artistes, the German patrons withdrew their support during the second week, and the trifling amount of money ($402) received, was retained by Signor Palmoto | reimburse himself for money he had advanced. Nei- ther the singers nor the newspapers got anything for this week—and, therefore, the company disband- ed—exploded—evaporated. Many of them are very angry, and are loud in their demands for payment. | If responsibility rests on any one’s shoulders, itis on those of Sig. Palmo, who received the proceeds of the second week’s performances, and still retains the greater part; besides, the artistes should bear the loss of a portion of their salaries with fortitude; particularly when they consider that the newspapers have not received anything. Palmo got $402—the artistes, door keepers and lamplighters, all got some- thing, while the unfortunate newspapers, who had done all the puffing and advertising, have been com- pletely shaved and duped. But who cares for that ? Piorage.—-We have received a note from Capt. Hartley, of the ship Henry Pratt, in which he states that he was first boarded by a merchant’s pilot, who wae not qualified for his ship; he then received | another merchant’s pilot; and after this, he was boarded by a New York pilot, who, of course, could not be employed, as a pilot had previously been en- \ gaged. We make this correction in justice to Capt. Hartley. ents of Travellers, je more life and activity at the Hote! y ; still the registers are deficient in their usu Amusicax—W. L. Shacleford, New York ; W. Whi tov, Piermont ; FE. D, Whitney, Philatelph: i St. Lovis ; J. McDonell, Ohio; W. H. Walker, Geor W. L. Griffith, F. Dunbar, Nassau Hail; W. Wiley, Nor- | folk . G. Cameron, Troy ; J. Ryan, Philadelphia ; B.R. Ingersoll, do. ; J.T. Burk, Buflalo; D.C. Davis, Boston; J. Brooks Feune, do.; H Rogers, Yo. ; C. L. Fishor, Providence; A. 'B. Thomas, do. ; KR. Jones, ton ; Colonel N. Johnson. Buffalo ;'M. Hariford, d rt Foherick, Oho ; J. Farmengale, ‘Tennessee , Robert Cruthendon, Baltimore, W. Woods, ( G, Sheth, Philaelphia ; Ed, Fisher, Ohio. ity.—A. P. Hamlin, L.1.; W. 8. Pennington, N. J. Geo. F Miller, Pa.; E.'T. Whitelaw, Conn; 8 Moho: Chicago ; F, Johnson, Conn.; K, Field, Ky ; W. Ro son.N. J.; iH. Stephens, Canada; Jno. Young, Mon- | treal ; Lient. Gov. Richardson, Michigan; ©. K. Greene, do; ¢ W. McUiex, G W. Pome: | Hammell, Burlington. Fraxxuix—James McCully, Patterson ; 0. N. Town, Boston; M. Springer, Gardner, Me; 0. J. Moyes, Por- terville ; Geo. B. Kogers, Boston ; A. M. Sherman, New- burgh; M. Kepp, Buffalo; A. W. Armand, Phila; Sol. es Albany. B.F. Butler; Mass; Mr Tiffany, N. ¥.; Mr. Clarkson, N.Y. Pr son, Boston; Francia Brunt, L 1.; M1, J.B Philad.; ©. Judson. ‘New London; L, Lyman, C! j Orville “Herwig, Pail J. Gilmore, J. Lambston, Long up to her hi who were ing a heavy r, threw it from their shoulders, and down, and she w t slip, was going other m at the sight, carried her into Mr. | Street Hotel, {7here every stten, pitiable condition. ie was quite ingénsible, the blood streaming from her ears and ‘tacuth, loodgood immediately sent for medical advice, but r who arrived deemed the injury so dangerous, nded her removal to the hospital, whi- Mr, B.ingw bey A little boy 8 of the husband and sou, on 60 dear a relative, was truly affecting. | anna Malling.— Philad. Sentinel. | while Her ; whew she lett fora moment the throne of queen of song | night, to look and see that there is no obstructions. | which is to exten ‘ Theatrical } Brook! pesetene CO. pee Panu Tusarae.—The opera of the *' Bohemian Girl’, | Ravens Fark! " ME yooum was rot resid of Brooklyn ; the object of the assem- % te obtain afund "oa the benefit of the Bethei we bi bein, Union, by’ the was repeated last evening atthe Park. This opera is o 4 very peculiar charactor. It possesses scarcely any — dramatic merit, but consists of a mass of musicul scraps thrown together, and amongst the rest some gems, which, had he written no others, would have immoitol- ized the name of their composer. Mrs. Seguin sang better than we ever heard her before. She has improved in hor appearance during her Southern tour, and her voice seems much clearer. Mrs. Seguin lacks very much in feeling, however. She is too cold and unna- tural. Mr. Seguin is always correct, both as to time | and tune, and throws into the character of Devilshoof, great life and humor, which in fact makes the character all it Mr. Frazer is only a tolerable tenor, and often sings very falaely; and Mr. Delavanti, who appeared as Count Arnheim, seemed to hi no dis- |, sition to sing the music, but sang falsely, Both in time and tune. The audience was sinall and not remarkably discriminating, applauding at times, when time and tune set at dagance. Why is it that able and musical citizens do not patronize The German opera has failed completely, teguin troupe are not patronized by the {the city. The “ Old Soldier” was piece, in which Mr. Basi It was one of the riche: form: een formany a day, and stamps Mr. Bass of high character. To-night the ‘ Bohe- mian Girl” is repeated. ‘The tine comic opera of “ Don Pasquale” is in rehearsal—this will test the talent of the Seguin troupe. Bowery Tusatee.—Mr. C. W. Clarke, one of the ac- tors belonging to this popular establishment, took a be- nefit last evening, and the bill that was offered on the oc- casion drew an immense audience. The President's Juard were among the audience. This evening the great trogedy of“ Richard III,” will be performed, Mr. Scott ta- king King Richard. There will be a thrilling after-piece, entitled the ‘ Cherokee Chief,” in which Messrs, Co" ny and Blanchard, and their wonderful cogs will take part. With such an attraction, another excellent house may be expected, There certainly appears to be no lack 01 enterprise in the management of this theatre. — The wishes of the play-going public are always consult- nd the theatre is reaping a golden harvest in return Bunun’s Concent.—The entertainment given by ntieman, last evening, mey justly be called a rara these gay times, when one fashionable party follows | in the wake of the other, and the concert room is desert ed for the ball-room ; for Niblo’s saloon was actually filled by an audience numbering between seven and eight hundred. It is only just to say that the superior manner in which Mr. Bui high rank as an artist better than on his fir ness, arising, probably, vented him from displaying his powers to their full ex- | tent. His tone was not less vigorous, but more delicate, and sometimes Temarkeply: so; the ‘ibution of light and shadow more palpable; his mastery of technical difficulties more complete, his shake eminently beautitul, and the repression in the adagios avowed that d of feeling—the soul of music. The Rondo one of De Bériot’s best and most original compo- , sitions, was the gem of the concert ; Arto! i iH airs from “ Straniera” and “ Sonnambul y without the slightest hitch, and spplauded to the echo; | the sccond variation is deserving of an especial notice, j it could not have been given ina more brilliant and per- | fect style, Vieuxtemps capricio afforded him an oppor- tunity of showing thut he has arrived to that point, whore difficulties lose their formidability. The composi. tion itself is hardly calculated for more than to afford that opportunity ; it is a capricio, but rather too capri- | cious. In similar compositions, tre author has the liberty to jump from a haif finished idea to another on but some connection, however slight, ought to pervade ‘Phe’ transitions are too abrupt, too whimsical, and the list is rather frightened than surprised by thea. Of his “ Returato America,” we have already spoken. Jt has merit, but not enough to make it valuable. The rest of the pieces do not deserve any mention, unless it be an unfavorable one—with the exception of Hummel’s quintett, vera well played by Mr. Timm, who is entitled to the thanks of the lover of music, for having introduced a composition of worth in a programme principally consisting of frivolous charac- ter, however brilliant. Mrs. Andrews, from Boston, possesses an agreeable, although unequal voice, which would have appeared to better advantage if her merits as a singer were greater. The “Tyrolean,” a kind of flashy composition, in which Malibran used to indulge, peared as e! s = every work. to play tho romp, was, however, well given, and even encured. This encore of the composition does not speak very well for the taste of the audience—it was a kind of premium given to tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum, which we hope to see soon bestowed on “Nix my Dolly.”’ A Mr. Zander sang two songs in a very sandy style; he has half ton and halt atenor. Two half voices ought to ‘a whole one, if arithmetics are not a mere chimera—but Mr. Zander, in defiance of that useful science, has nene. Mapame Avavsta—The accomplished actress and | graceful Janseuse, Madame Augusta, closed her brilliant engagement in Baltimore, with a benefit, on Monday evenizg. Throughout her career in that city, the fash- ionable and admiring audiences which have greeted her inimitable performances, attest the discrimination of the theatrical public of Baltimore, in their appreciation of real, unostentatious merit. Cunstian HuneR.—This gentleman 1s in Philadelphio, and gives concerts there vext week. He is decidedly the best violoncello player who ever visited this country, and we doubt not he will meet with that success in Phi: ladelphia which he deserves. Juusa Tenwavyt.—This highly gifted artiste has been very successful in Richmond, Va., having playe ral engagements to crowded and fashionable houses. ‘The newspapers are loud in her praises, and state that | her farewell benefit was one of the most brilliant affairs of the season, the theatre being filled to overflowing by the élite of Richmond. Harrington, the ventriloquist, is in Philadelphia. Alexander, the mogician, still draws crowded houses | at the Chesnut Street T! re, Philadelphia. Mr. Burke, the violinist, makes his first appearance in | Bos‘on at the concert of the Philharmonic Society, on Saturday evening next. City Intelligence. Tue Common Counci. anp Jupce Epmonps.—Ye: day morning, after the Court of Oyer and Terminer organized, considerable delay took place before the Grand Jury could be sworn, in cient number of officers not being ii Edmonds turned round pointed ‘and Brady, who were his colleagu the state of things, and the admirable arra: the Common Council, cannot have bumber of officers w! ‘we want them, and we are obliged to ask for the! half a dozen times at least be- fore they are it; the c quence of all this is, the business of the Court is delayed and thrown into confu- sion, and the ptblic time improperly and unnecessarily wasted.” Panx Basix.—The ice was about an inch thick in the basin yesterday morning. Sreatin Docs.—A gentleman informs us that a short time since he lost a valuable dog, and by great exertions succeeded in tracing him to the place where he had | been sold by the man who had stolen him. But as tho law does not recognize a dog as property, he had no way of recovering him. There are men in this city who make a business of stealing dogs, and keeping them until d js offered, and then returning them. We are no pal friends of the canine race in general, but do not perceive why a valuable dog is not us much pro- perty as a horse, and why a penalty shonld not be at- tached to the theft of oue as well as the other. | ‘A Row.—A littlo bit ofa row occurred yesterday atthe | Nag’s Head, in Barclay street, where the democratic | f bled to vote for com- | mittees. I | half-fledged boys who gathe: and | soon was communicated to the mass, and a general fight | ensued. Cuptain Matsell, Alderman Hart and the police- | men of the 3rd ward promptly on the spot, and quelled the riot, by taking several of the ringleaders to | the station house. Rossrry.— On Monday night the store of Messrs. Fox & Co., in Pearl street, was robbed of 90 dollars by some | ia who had concealed themselves in the store du- ‘alternoon. The watchmen saw a light in the on going to see what it was, the robbers fled. tleman having had occasion to put a ing’s since, perceivedft nto the box obstructed. aperture for droppin, Upon a close inap had bee aco! wtracted. Doubtie 2 this ingenious me- cessfully practiced, and thus we may compluints of missing letters at tne man was still more confirmed in this opi that two viilanous looking in- dividuals accosted him, and enquired at that late hour ‘uf the Post Office was open ?” aud who, apparently, had no legitimate object there. We think it would be well for all persons who have letters to deposit in the office at thod has been account for the Post Office. Watt. Stnext.—Wall street, at the corner of Nassau, is obstructed at present, by the digging of a sewer, i from th. head of Wail street, through Broad atreet, to the East river About these holiday times there ia plor ty of game for sale in Wali street,which has, | during the past yeer,become thefgenerai market for oll sorts oflive and dead stock, from @ Durham bull down to | a self feeding cavary bird. Democratic Wann Exe: of the de! erday, forthe purpose of choosing ard commistees for the | ensuing year. | Conoven’s Orrice, Dec. 23.-The Coroner was called to hold an inquest at the City Hospital, on the bady of Elisha Crane, born in New Jersey, 42 years of ago, a mason by trade. It will be remembered that several men f Il from the scaffolding of a new building erecting in Broad street, a few days ago—this man, with some ,were taken to the Wy Hospital at the time,where his poor fellow died yesterday morning, from the inju- ries received by the fall. Verdict accordingly. THe —The ward elections Lanping OF =THE Pironims.-—The | 915th anniversary of the landing olf the foun- | ders of the Plymouth Colony, and of the first planting of civilization in New England, was celebrated at Pl mouth, yesterday, In the celeb: the descendants of the Pilg at home, asistod by their brethren from the sister colony of Massachusetts, and from pluces more sem The morning was fortunately bright, and the atm ‘m. Edward Kverett, Rufus Ch The whole affair passed off went. An Onn Sotpier Gone.—Elisha Blackman, the Inst survivor'of the Wyoming massacre, eis 1778,) died at his residence in Hanover, Wyoming Valley,on | the 4th inet., in the 80th year of his age. He was buried | with military honors, | of money will be procured by this ex: | for the furtherance of the truly lat | other dealers at the Fulton mark | until a late hour this evening, for the purpose | entirely confused and unce: does he seem to indulge tho least hope of ever being pre- | sale of various fancy and ornamental anagement of an association rooms were gorgeously, as well as taste- 1d, for which purpose several flags and sent from the Navy Yard, and other public institutions. We doubt not, thata v lent movement, ble and benevolent object contemplated by its humane and charitable pro- jectors. Omsiava Nuisances.—If the Hon, Thomas G. Tall madge, Mayor of Brooklyn, (and chiet of the city police,) has any regard for the wellare and interests of bis constituents, he will not longer per- mit a continuation of the gross outrages which are now daily practised in front of the Fran! ral cads and drivers connected with the line of omnibusses. Their proceedings are of the most intolerably noisy and annoying character, and demand th wise the city will obtain a notoriety qui unenvi ble as that which, in such matters, has been exclusi manopalleed by the great metropolis of the Empire tate. Navat.—A dreft of about forty men left the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Monday afternoon, and proceeded to Boston by the Long Island Railroad, bein, gestinad for jaltimore. the frigato Cumberland. They were fram ‘After considerable exertion, the big gun of Captain ‘St ckton was a few days since raised upon its carriage, and is about six feet from terra firma. ir with an accomplice uspected of being con- and other depredations been committed ; and there is every that their apprehe: § load to impertant results in relation to the discovery of a lai of other thiev: Tne East Baoortys Fine Rowpics.—We are inform- ed that the vegabonds concerned in the outrages at East Brooklyn, mentioned in yesterday’s Herald were con- necte:! as “runners,” with Engine Company No. 10, and | that there are others belonging to their g: custody—ola still more desperate, darin, character. We have some reason to be! men Osborn and Macomber will hereafter p lar attention to the tal of their wa: the habit of making the order. Mason12 Meetina.—Quite a large mecting of the ho- norable fraternity of ‘free end acceptad Masons” took place last evening, at thoir lodge room in Front with the intention of making arrangements for their ap- prosching grand annual ball. Some other business of a nancial character, connected with the order, was trans- acted, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tuesday of the next year. Anti-Conn Law Discrrtx.—A colored man named Sylvanus Smith, who owns a small farm at Carrsville, but resides in this city, has from time to time missed about ene hundred bushels of corn; and y morning he caused to be arrested Michael Flash, agent upon the aforesaid farm, upon a charge of felo- niously taking it away. Flash, though he suys ke did not take the corn, admits that the action against him lies. ‘An investigation is pending. ASSAULT UPON A Femaue in THE Man justices wili be engaged this afternoon, tion of a complaint made by a female named Ann Williams, against one of the butchers at the old Fulton who are in market, for au alleged outrageous assault and battery.— | Otticer'M:Cormick made the arrest, and more than twen. ty persons have been subpenaed to attend as witnes: in the case. Davonrens oy Temrenaxce.—An intoresting meeting took place at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, on Monday eve- ning last, which was attended by a goodly audience, for the purpo-e of celebrating the first anniversary of this praiseworthy association of ladies. Tue ‘ daughters” numbered about one hundred, and their uniform appear ance with distinguishing badges, added greatly to mi the scene imposing. ‘The Rey. T. B. Thayer and other entlemen addressed the audience ; the exercises being Diermpersed with singivg by the choir. It is to be hoped that none of the members of association ure, either directly or remotely, connected with the gangs of women who so often annoy peaceabio | passengers on the Ferry Boats, by their unsolicited and | vulgar specimens of vocalism. A Cwaustatas Annaxcemext.—The butchers, Fr \de arrangements to keep open their respective stall modating people who desire to make purchase festival which, in this city, will be so generally o' to-morrow. Rowpres rrom tar Custom Hovse.—About two o’clock yesterday morning, a parcel of fellows who re- presented themselves as Custom House olfice: amongst whom we recognized at least two ind belonging to that department of the public service, were uilty of the most disgraceful conduct on board one of ¢ Fulton Ferzy boats, even in the presence of somo la- 3 who were On their way home from a party which they had attended in New York. On reaching the Brouk- | lyn side of the river, one of the ruitians was placed in custody of the watch ; but in consequence of the arrest having been made without the jurisdiction of the city of New York, he was permitted to re-join his companions in brutality and indeceacy. A Lxeture.—Mr. Greeley, of New York, was last evening annouuced to deliver a lecture ut the Brooklyn | Tabernacle on “ Life—the [veal and Actual ‘Tur Gaeat Bau or THe Season.—Tho most fashiona- ble, and decidedly the most splendid public i that has been giv ‘nin Brooklyn during the p son, will take place at Gothic Hall this evening, on the occasion of tne first annuai bail of American Engine Company No. 9. Police Intelligence. relary.—The “star” ward begins to show a night policeman Kirby, of ths 4th ward, Dee. 22.— little ligt, | “grabbed” an old black fellow coming out of the cellar of the crockery store of Mr. Ebenezer Cauldwell, No. 429 Pearl street. On “ frisking” him at the Station house, they found on his person two glass decanters, and four tumblers; he gave the name of Benjamin Hill, and ac- knowledges stealing the tumblers and decanters, and when asked by Justice Osborne, who broke off the pad. lock to act into the store, said ‘‘ dat it was’at him dat broke off de lock, no how you can fix it;” however, Justice Osborne committed him to prison for trial. Petit Larcenies.—Alexander Flushing was caught in | two hams, valued at $2, from Jacob the act of stealing 5 Ludlow street—committed by Justice Tompkins, No. 17 | Osborne. Thomas Fitzpatrick was caught offering to sell the head of Gen, Jackson for twenty-five cents, when he was immediatoly seized by an Irish policeman for selling the General so cheap, and taken to the station house, when it | proved to be the property of Isaac Bates, No. 110]Wall street. Locked up by Justi Attempt to Steal.—Bill Ennis wes cawght secreted in the premises of Eli P. Cooly, No. 274 Pearl street. Lock- edup by Justice Osborne. Stealing a Hand Cert ~Charles McEvoy was brought in by a policeman, charged with stealing a hand cart worth $10, belonging to Morgan Kennedy, No. 274 Wa- ter street. | Committed. Burglary.—Another black rascal, by the name of John Antonia, was “pulled” (no doubt the “pal” of Hill) by policeman McHollan, of the 4th ward, sneaking out of the cellar of house No. 445 Pearl street, kept by John Woods and Henry Pemble, which was found broken ‘open ; no . oubt done by this rascal. Committed by Jus- tice,Gsborne for trial. A Sneak in a Store.—The store door of Baldwin N. Fox, No. 62 Water street, was found open last night about 8o’clock Upon entering the store, they found the desk broken open, and $99 in gold and siiver stolen 1 evidently had been locked in the ri dout. A black fello “pulled” last nigh icion of burglary, On ver. In all pro bove store, una arrested a man by the name of J rtect lunatic. Justice Osborne sent him to th fe keeping. Robbery on the ‘ Points.”—A raw Irishman, by the name of Henry Allen, who arrived on Saturday last from the old country, was strolling along Orange street yesterday afternoon, with a short pipe in his mouth, in search of his cousin Teddy McPoley, when he stepped into a “crib” on the corner of Orange and streets, and was invited to take a drink with al “genm ob color, who infest those “diggina,” which resulted in hus being “‘rampped” of one sovereign and eight pieces of silver ; also they pulled his “thimole” (watch,) but left the “string”(chain)in the greenhorn’ hands, bonnetted” the “flat” and put; however, he sung out “ polace, polace.” ‘The “stars” arrestad bulf a dozen “nizgers,? brought them to the police office, aud the Irishman pick- | ed outths two “blackest,” and swore they wero the men who robbed him; Consequendy Justice Driker, with his usual ta tand profound judgment, locked them up for trial. On Suspicion of Burglary.—Jack Rood, slias Charley | Radcliif, the notcrious * qnade man,” also his © pal” Jack Waldron, both “ cross-mon,” were * pulled” yes- terday afternoon in this city, by officers Bird and Feit of Brooklyn, on saspioion of conmitting several burglaries in New York and Brooklyn. Tney were slily stowed away and committed by Justice Taylor for examination. en on the The -ailroad skinuer was immediately track. 23.—The Case of Arthur Mor. companied by a friend, and at jastance and solicitation vf His Honor, the Mayor, presented himself at the Mayor's Chambers yesterday.— 1 his statement, he says, that from the time he left the saloon of the Chatham theatre, on Thanksgiving aight, he has no rec ion whatever he went, how long he was absent from home, or how, of in what way he wae restored to his temidy. His mind is ain upon this subject, nor pared to clear up this somewhat clouded and surprising mystery is friend states that they separated upon the coraer of and Pearl streets, immediately alter leaving the Chatham theatre, when Mr. Morrell proffur- ed him the use of his urabrella, wh.ch ined ‘aking: thatthey were both sober, in their usual atate of mind, dunder no degree of real or fictitious excitement. We are happy to state that Mr. Morrell has completely ro- covered from his late indisposition, and has rexumed his ordinary business pursuits. We Confess that the deve- lopments of yesterday are anything bat sativfactory to our feelings, and that we are in no Way prepared to knowledge this whole matter as other than a most wingtt Jar and unfathomable my The uniformly correct habits of this gentleman, and his respectability. of cha- racter, command our full reliance in his statement; yet we aro entirely at a Joss to account for this strange de. parturé from his asual social obligations, or the means employed to seduce him from his family, aut tho re- struints subsequentiy imposed upon hisliberty. Tho whole affair, ‘heretoro, remains deeply veiled in one in- conceivable doubt, unredeemed by the wisest specula- | Hon, or eny discloved facts conuected with this mystery liberal amount | ¢ | it would beno wonder if she went down at prompt attention of the public authorities ; other- | ion will | the e amount ofstolen property, as also the detection | ay particu. | bath day one of riot and dis- | esterday | his | this worthy and excellent | bi a + | Greenwich street, New York. does not Know where | j Boston, Dec. 22, 1945. | Prorpect of War, and Stuck Jobbers- U.S. Brig Boxer - Theatricals—A new Dromatic and Musical Joyrnal— English News—Succeasful Theatres. The bare pussibility of a war, seems to have waked | people up completely. The stock jobbers raise a panic | one day, and secretly buy all the stock they can get un- | der value; the next day such stories are set afloat af” shall act like oil upon the troubled sea, and then jobbers | sell their stock at par value. This trick hasbeen ac” complished more than once during the past week. Mo- | ney ia very close, and the banks are discounting but © | sparingly. Is there not a crisis near at hand ? | ‘he U, S. brig Boxer will probably sail inthe course of the day. She has every thing on board, and is loaded | tothe water's edge, One’ of her officers told me that for a, | she was loaded far beyond her capacity. Orders were received here yesterday for her to sail immediately for he coast of Africa. ctures and lyceum meetings have given place en- | tirely to dramatic performances in this city, and theatri- | cals reign supreme. ee to beanew weekly paper started in Boston | on the first of Janu: voted to the dramatical, musi- cul, and literary world. From the character of those it, there can be no doubt of its access ; It will not be con- principle of such papers @ man of taste and expe- rience, aud he will furnish a journal thot will not only aid in the advancement of the drama’s interest, but also highly entertaining vehicle of theatrical intelli- ence at home and abroad. 1 am not ut liberty to dis- | close its name untii it Coot) pear, but let me assure jouc. yur foreign news through e Royal Mail Line will | giving the daily packets, (the best and s: y- eg Arete Season) a chance to drop in with s just about the time that we have been receiviog by this li But between ourselves, it is to bi 1d, forthe credit of ling ships, that the will ot adopt the plan of the steamers, and make a “half way house” of Holmo’s Hole. We hud a slight fall of snow Saturday night, two or three inches, but there it stopped, and of course there is ing yet. ional Theatre, Boston Museum, and “ little olympic” thrive in a warmth that now radiates upon the | drama. ANOTHER EDITION oF THE | PICTORIAL HERALD. | _ The first edition of our Pictorial was soon exhausted, and we have been compelled to issue another. Its illustrations are historical of all the important and | singular events of the past year, and bence its great sale. We expect to be constrained to publish a third | edition before the first of next mouth. | The second edition is now rea,y ; price sixpencea | copy. | - Mr. Editer—Can Con | amption be Cured ? | What is consumption ? Itis tubercle of che lungs. ‘Then, if | those tubercles were heated and the lungs otherwii ound, | the patient must get better. Me Editor, so says Mr. Aber: i neihy,and the geuuine Dr. Taylor's Balssm of Liverwort from the onl, fice, 375 Bowery, with Dr. is? 31 ture tothe ele, 1 cure tabereles. | ehreno-thermal remedy. "Colds, aad all cisens throat and chest, asthma, &e., have had to sucumb to it, and iu my ow: family it has fully sistaived wll its prom.-es, id must soon reader all o her treatment for thet dive disease co-sump- | tion, useless. ONE WHO HAS TRIED IT. Fime Green and Biuck Tea.—Very supertor | Oolong 4s, extra fine do 69, Young H 5s, end 6s, at the whoiesale and retail ‘ompany, 163 Greenwich street, near the corner of Cortlandt street, and 121 Chatham street, between Pestl and Xoose hu ig the oldest and largest Tex Estublishme' in America heir reputstin for upright dealing, and for the very high quality of theirgoods, stands, aud doubtless will forever stand, unrivalled. We earaestl d Fanilies, country chants aud the whole public to this yery respectabl | ment. Ageacy in Bro kija—197 Fultou street, opposite | street, To Sportsmen and others —This evening, to be raffled for ar. the Wrisht House, Nassau street, a double by true offic weal me n fow ling piece, with ac utre rifle barrel, mv | HL. Stevens, Loadon—cos} $1: jeser ti di hin this couatry—75 chaw ing, may be hid at the bac of the above house. —The Subscribers ry of the above, offer the as the most compiete vet inveuted, suitable tu the wants teevetling public, contaiging ait ecessary for the nh oe addition of eM al Tablet Beop, for ning sud keeping 1azors in the mos? perfect order. GU RUNDERS SGN A117 Brosdoray, few doors abuve Courtandt street. ally begins with languor chiilinessand vontiting, sorecnss of the at thirst audmany othet uupleasaut complaints. Wi Indian V le Pills will Seth very best med. in the world fur the cure of Smal cause they ci the body of chose pousonous humora whieh are the canse, not only of Small Pox and other eruptive compl ints, but of every malady incideat io man, From three to six of i | getible Pills, taken ev ry night on gong to be Cime, notoniy make a perfect cuce ofthe ab | plaint, but the blood and other fluids w 4 stote of parity as to utterly preveat mt nsumption, end other mcurable co How un imperfect eure of the Small | getable Pills also, aid und improve alch aud vigor to the whole fram-, ax the body It shoal Portable Shavin: having perfected aud fiuished a vi su of the from id also be re nami P t streets, | can I guarantee as f fhe ouly security against imp sition is to purch se of persora of unble- | mished character, or at the Office and General D-pot, No. 283 dG WILL: AM WRIGHT, | peeks witbes TOS ia | Philadelphia Agent for the Herald, Ziel | & CO., 3 Ledger Buildn bt street, who receive subseri ner., aud have singie copies for sale daily at to'cloek. p21 tin. | MONKY MARKET. Tuesday, Dec. 23—6 P. M. The panic hourly increas The fall to-day was as large as any day within the past two weeks, and many stocks a:e now lower than they have been at any time within the last two years. Norwich and Worcester fell off 4 per cent; Morris Canal, }; Farmers’ Loan, }; Penn- sylvania 5’s, }; Illinols 6’,3; Reading Railroad, }; Har | lem, 2; Indiana, 1; Long Island, 3}. Erie and Stonington | closed at yesterday’s prices. At the second board, Canton improved } per cent.; Sto- | nington, 1; Norwich & Worcester, 2; Mor is Canal, }; | Canton, 1}; Farmers’ Loan, } ; Reading Railroad, }. We do not look for any improvement in the stock mar ket until after the first of January, when it is posmble the banks may loosen the screws they have put upon the money market ; in the mnt of which there will be an advance in quotations for stocks. No one could com. plain of the course recently pu’sued by the banks of this city, had their object been merely to check epeculation in stocks or in any of our staple articles of merchandise; but there were other ends aimed at. The banks free- ly discounted the drafts of flour speculators atthe west and in this city, and they were the principal cause, by the liverality with which loans were made, of the exten- sive movement in flour, &c. After having by these means drawn many into the business and got them deeply involved, they shut off supplies and left them to get out the best way they could. These insti- tutions pursue acourse, at one time calculated to induce every one to expand their operations and extend their credita, and at another time a course compelling every one to contract and reduce their movements to the low: ; est limit; and it 1s abouttime that these fluctuations were stopped. ‘here can be no uniformity in the value of money or merchandise so long as they exist, and the movements of the banks of this city, within the past month, have strengthened the position wo have taken in relation to the Sub-Treasury. Every day conviaces us more wnd more of the great necessity that exists for the rv ablishment of the Sub-Treasury, with all its most restrictive features, The only cause the banks have for opposing this bill, is the very one the public have for advocating it, and that is, the check it exercises upou the movements of there instituti ns. The Legislature of Connecticut sometime since grant- ed acharter authorizing the construction of a railroad | from Hartford to Danbury, under the name of the New York and Hartford Railroad Company. Under this char. ter surveys have been made, and the report of the com mittee and engineer appointed for that purpose, presents many very valuable and important facts for the consi- deration of those intereste!. One route along the shore of Long Island Sound has been heretofore surveyod, and its claims presented to the public, but the object of sur. veying the route between Hartford and Now York, was to prove that an inland route, away from the competition of steamboat navigation, would be the most profitable, while the business would be more permanent. ‘This report shows that the inland route from Hartford to New York, will decidedly be the most featible, and at the sume time the most productive route of the two. ‘The inland route from Hartford to New York,via Dan bury, would pase througn five counties in Connecticut, having ® population in 1840 of 212,598, containing 1639 factories, furnaces and mills of all kinds, employing 15, 608 persons, and manufacturing hats, leether, paper, woollen, cotton, silk and mixed goods, hardware, ma- chinery, cordago, carriages, furniture, &c.,valued at $15, 319,220, and employing a cepital in th manufactures of $9,487,973, and in commerce of $6,057,955, These ro- turns are made up from the census cf 1840, and great ad. ditious muat be made for the increase since. It willbe perceived that the agricultural products of these counties — fare not taken into consideration, «though they must be | large. The fact that this section of the State of Connec- | ticut has become ro rich in manufacturing wealth, with ont any cheap or expeditions mode of gottmg their fa- bries, &e, to market, is sufficiont evidence that with ev ordinary facilities of transporting their products and ma- nufactures to the seaboard, the incre are | In twenty miles, at a distance of abont twenty. fi rom the Sound, This Would »eutre the whole of the trade