The New York Herald Newspaper, December 25, 1845, Page 2

RALD. Kr 25, 1825. NEW YORK HE w York, Thurstay, Decembe a THIRD EDITIO: or THE HOLIDAY HERALD. ‘The third edition of the Annual Pictorial Herald, with over oue hundred splendid and spirited engravings, is now ready fordelivery. [t is one of the best things of the kind ever published in this country. Single copies *ixpence each Christmas, i one thousand, eight hundred and forty- ago, Christ was born. This event, in importance, in every point of view, stands next to tion of the world. It should, therefore, be emorated in some happy way, by every one, out the civilized and unervilized globe. mmected with this office will celebrate it of the day, so that we can publish the Herald as usual to-morrow morning. five yea the er Tus Panre still continues in Wall street, with nearly as much intensity as ever. Stocks fall heavi- | See money report. Onur Foreign Reiations—Their Exact Position, ‘The exact position of the relations between the | vies and England, on the Oregon question, n frequently exhibited and deseribed, during ast f the Th vy days, in the columns of this journal.— ion of the negotiations between the two tries, has been denied by many of our contem- poraries, but they are now forced to admit that the views which we gave on the subject are accurate. thet the negotiation between the two coun- tries, on the Oregon question, has not been termina- | ted, but has been re-opened to a certain extent, both yn London and in this country. To the particulars which we have given, and which we believe to be substantially correct, we will add another view which has come to our know- ledge. It appears thatthe British Government was very much dissatisfied with the conduct of Mr. Pakenham, when they received the intelligence that he had retused the proposal made by Mr. Polk, of the 49th parallel of latitude, last summer. This displeasure was manifested to Mr. M’Lane, through Lord Aberdeen, and by Mr. M’Lane communicated to Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of State, and received by him a short time since. It appearsthat Mr. Paken- ham had left England without precise instructions as to the 49th parallel, and that when it was refused by him, he v more minister of the Hudzon Bay Company thanof the British Government. It is now helieved that the refusal of the proposition was en- tirely produced by the activity, the intrigue, and the rapacity of the Hudson Bay Company, an incorpora- tion that, if permitted, would sacrifice the peace of the two countries to gratily, its mercenary impulses. It will be recoilected that during last summer, and before the opening of Congress, Sir George Simpson, the Governor of the Company, had been scudding over this country in all directions. Imme- diately after the opening of Congress, he was here in close consultation with the agents of the compa. ny and others. We have every reason to believe that the purpose of this Company is to keep the ne- gotiation open, and to delay the settlement of the question, as long as possible. It is probable, how- ever, that the President of the United States, hav- ing now placed the Bntish Government in a false position before the world, will not be in haste to accept any new terms of compromise that will be offered, but will rather wait the action of Congress during the present session, and the development of future events, so as to shape his course in order to meet uny contingencies that may arise, hereafter, favorable to the United States. No doubt the diffi- culty could be setiled at once, and the British Gov" ecnment is willing to do so; but it is better policy for Mr. Polk to hold the matter in his hand, and keep the British, French and other Governments in the position that they now occupy to this country, before the world—that is, like a monkey in a cleft stick. In order to carry out this view of the best policy to be adopted by our Government, we do not see that any difficulty can grow out of the passage of the law introduced by Mr. Douglass in the House of Representatives, or of any other of the resolutions betore Congress. It is true that one ot our Wall street contemporaries deems the passage of such a law equivalent to a declaration of war; but it is evident that that opinion grows out of ignorance of the legislation of the British Parliament on the same subject, and under which the Hudson Bay Company and British subjects now act in that territory. The law introduced by Mr. Deuglass, it is true, proceeds on the assumption that the whole territory belongs to the United States, from latitude 42 to 64:40 ;—but yetthere are provisions and restrictions in other clauses of the same law, which meet the terms of the treaty of 1790, between the United States and England, and that are perfectly reconcilable with Joint occupancy, until the time arrives when it may be the policy of the United States to strike a blow nthe proper quarter. If the British Government, s is indicated by the London Times, wishes to adopt the “ masterly inactivity” which was recom- mended by Mr. Calhoun, that desire is forced upon them by the masterly diplomacy ot Mr. Polk, and they cannot get out of their position by any effort of diplomacy. The position of “ masterly inactivi. , ty” 1s now in the hands of the United States, and | they can keep it there till they are ready to settle the question, either by the consent of England to give uy the whole territory, or to make a struggle for it When that day comes, the Oregon question will be settled on this side of the Rocky Mountains—on the banks of the St. Lawrence—and not on the shores of the Columbia. delieving, therefore, that the diplomatic position of the United States, in regard to the Oregon terri- tory, and also on the California and Texas ques- tions, is perfectly impregnable, and cannot be touched or weakened by all the acts of British or French diplomacy, the next question 1s, what will be the course of things during this contingent peace between the two countries, for the next few years ? We believe that it is but a contingent peace, and that it is held in possession by Mr. Polk. It is pos- sible thatthe great commercial interests of England will have sufficient influence to force the opening of the ports to a certain extent, for the introduction of the northern staples of this country. This dieposi- tion willbe increased, not only by the impending famine in Europe—by the efforts of Lord John Rus- sell and the whigs, against the corn laws—but also by the disposition mdicated in this country to modi- fy the tariff, and to meet any new commercial regu- Jation on the part of England, by a similar favorable one on the part of the United States. There may, ndeed, be a powerful eflort made by the opposition rty in Congress against an alteration of the tarift, or the establishment of a sub-treasury, but we be. heve that our foreign relations being placed in such © lBpregoable position by Mr. Polk, the opposition fomented by the whigs in this country to the mea- sures of Mr. Polk’s administration, will be here- nami ‘fer futile and insignificant. Look at the final vote in the Senate on the annexation o! Texas! The whole opposition was re- duced to a paltry faction of Senators, repre- renting some of the New England States. The same giandeur of conception and force of mind which pervades Mr. Polk’s magnificent message, and v hich has ereated such a revolution among all par- ties, on the foreign policy of the country, will pro- dice a similar revolution in his internal policy, be- ‘ore the elose of the session of Congress. All fac- tous seem to have been broken down at the first movernent of his administration, and all the cliques vearto have been annihilated ata blow. The great patriotic impulses of a mighty people, commencing *wW progress in the annexation of Texas, and «ing irresistibly over the whole continent, has ql © power to Mr, Polk, a moral power, a more ‘magnificent moralpower, than has ever been exer. | | dream of at this early day. Crry Avratzs—Reroxm Neepep.—We have con- versed with a great many people on the subject of having @ thorouginand radical reform in the muni- cipal government in this city, and we find there is but one opinion on the necessity of electing to power a party who will administer the city govern_ ment on the principle of economy alone, withou; reference to the political questions at issue between the two great parties throughout the country. This is exactly our opinion, and we will give our sup- cised by any President since the time of Wash- | ington. | Withthese views on the foreign and domestic poli- | cy of the United States, we think that durmg the next few months, there will be a greatpanic and de- presgion in the money market, before these mea- sures can be carried out. There is a clique among the old whig party, endeavoring to create this panic. They will undoubtedly succeed ; but we have no doubt that the impulse of the age in Con- | gress, willlead to an important modification of the | port to any set of men, no matter to what party they tariff, and unquestionably to the establishment of a | may hitherto have belonged, if they will pledge sub-treasury. Preparations had been made by the | themselves that when elected they will conduct the banks and speculators throughout the country, for a | government of this city on this principle. great inflation in the currency and in prices, during | It was on this principle, and under the solemn the next year. This dangerous movement hasbeen | pledge of reform and retrenchment, that the present nipped in the bud, and the country will turn back to | Corporation were elected; and the amount of taxes its sober sense. This attempt of the banks and specu: | to be levied for the year, shows how utterly regard- Jators, exactly resembles the attempt to get up the | less they have been of their promises, and that their | destructive movement which led to the revulsion | giving them was a mere trick, to secure the votes of in 1837. our tax paying citizens. Thus, it will be seen that Mr. Polk, the President | _ By reference to the proceedings of the Common | ofthe United States, has placed the Oregon ques- | Council on Tuesday evening last, it will be seen tion in such a positien that he holds the power of | that those elected under the watchwords of reform peace or war in his hands, during the term of his Pre- | and retrenchment in the city government, have the sidency; and that he will exercise that power tor the | effrontery to come forward and say that $2,262,732 benefit of the country, and the glory of the Amen- | willbe required for the year 1846 for the city go_ can name, no one can have a reasonable doubt. | verament—being equal to a taxation of 98 cents on a Therefore, there will be no collision with any fo- | $190, and a heavier taxation than was ever before reign country during that time ; but there will be a | assessed in this city. Thus we have another proof mighty contest by the banks against Mr. Polk’s ad- | that the pledges given by political parties, are given ministration; and in that contest Mr. Polk will un- | without the least intention of being carried out. doubtedly succeed ; and we will get rid of the panic | The people are fully aware of this state of things, ina short time. There will also be a moral war | and as soon as the holydays are over, we understand with the press of England and France—and this | that vigorous measures will be adopted to organize may lead to changes on the old continent, that few | a City Reform party, that will throw themselves be- | fore the people as candidates, to carry on the city | government with the sole view of economy, without | reference to any of the political questions of the day. {t is impossible to say how such an immense amount of money as that asked for by the present party, can possibly be needed for the government of this city; and the only possible way to account for it is, that a large proportion of it will be expended less favored nations, we are at once struck with the in giving fat jobs Le CONTAC Ore and friends of the great balance there is in our favor, and tor which party, who live and grow rich of the coumpeions of we have every reason to be grateful. While we eee | the Common Council, for the time being. Aware o on the other side of the Atlantic, our less fortunate | the ore that such an extravagant demand would brethren crushed to the earth by the power of tyranny | Cees like a skillul general, who will not make a and oppression, with starvation staring thousands in | attack, until ne has made sure of a retreat, in case it | the face, we cast our eye over the plains of this should be required, they have come forth and pro- beautiful country, and what pleasing objects meet tested that the:acts of their predecessors ere the es ‘ cause of this vast sum being required; and behind our view! At every gaze, we see plenty, cheerful- : g this subterfuge they hope to evade the storm. But ness, and contentment depicted on every counte ‘ need i “ . _ it is too transparent. The pedple of New York are nance; every where is heard the hum of industry; faa wallused en wuchech{e totihendanetvnd nat every man’s time is occupied; all the avenues to Fae Ai ahh ae walk cet A sa eee le Tue Prooress anp Destiny oF THs Union.— Tuovcats For Curistuas Day.—We are drawing to the close of another year, and we cannot more profitably employ the portion of it which yet remains, than by taking a view of our condition, and the pros- pect which lies before us as a people. When we contrast the condition of our country with other wealth and independence are open and unrestriet- this late day, by such apaitry subterfuge. They have ed; and industry and perseverance are all that 18 | demanded this large amount, and our citizens will necessary for our people to provide comtortable sub- bold aa Mews laity for Ca ; Satta sistence for themselves and their families. Ina! [vend saptisr ire) at the late ete uss Tam- | political sense, too, we have reason to be grateful empl id Aer ares her oe Lela of | resented the beautiful spectacle that meets the eye aay ; * ® a8 “oe ye as right they should do, the message of Mr. Polk, | Sinaviar Mxgpicat Exrvosions—QuackeRY IN vax Mereororis.—We understand that the celebra- ted Dr. Lucius Comstock was lately arrested, on a warrant issued by Mr. Justice Drinker, predicated | Upon several affidavits made by several medical prac- | Prince John Davis was the | titioners and others. officer who served the warrant and captured the Doctor. Dr. Comstock gave his parole for his ap- pearance and examination, and we trust that after the investigation had, he will have a safe deliver- ance. The Doctor himself, to our knowledge, is quite an amiable individual, honest and courteous toa fault—his greatest error is, that he belongs to the irregular profession, and practices on a system of medicine not recognized by the schools. He ap- pears to have been very successful in life, sporting splendid horses in town, and driving four in hand when he goes into the country. Owing to this sig- nal success in his proiession, he has excited the jealousy and rivalry of his competitors in the same jine of business—we mean the irregular medical profession in New York ; or in other words, the quacks of the great metropolis. Whatever may be the termination of this affair, or the circumstances out of which it grew, we have every reason to believe that a general and compre- hensive movement is contemplated, which will lead to the action of the criminal authorities of this city, | leading to the most amusing, the most exciting and splendid explosions inmedical quackery which have ever taken place in any city, since the era of Sodom and Gomorrah. There can be no denying the sun at noonday, without a cloud in the sky. The city of New York, and all the great Auantic cities, have been overrun with a series of medical practitioners, both male and femalé, whose ignorance, folly, ve- nality, corruption and atrocity, are beginning to €x- cite a deep alarm in the bosom of society, and in the family circle, and which also begins particularly to excite the attention of the regularly qualified pro- fession. Within the last few years, New York and other cities have been overrun by these quacks, from all quarters of the world; and several among them, by | impudence, trick, tact, and shrewdness, have suc- ceeded in obtaining distinction and wealth, besides honors of all kinds, which are not accorded to the soundly educated and regular physician. We have | known horse-doctors from Mexico, and pick-pock- ets from Canada, to come to some one of the Atlan- tic cities and set up the practice of medicine, who, by flaming advertisements, have obtained a practice which has led to independent fortunes, and intro- duced them to the best society of the neighborhood where they lived. We have heard, even, of indivi- duals who have displayed their talent in stealing horses in the West, or running away ponies from the East, and after their escape from justice, have land- ed in New York, and began their career as doctors of medicine, without knowing how, even, to mix or | decipher a prescription. These men, by sheer as- surance and impudence, have succeeded in becom- ing leaders of society, and, elevated high in civil life, pass with splendid horses and carriages, the of the philanthropist in the United States. With a “i “ sd and the stand he has taken on our foreign relations, | poor, but regularly educated practitioner on foot. - population of twenty millions, every man, political- + es : " ly. is his own master, and delegates that power they passed by the city government with a mere ex- | We have heard of adventurers trom London, who, which he has inherited as his birth-right, to his se- % : - i : . lected servants, to do that which our citizens could and placed on the same basisas our State gene- | their attention to the medical avenue, and obtained not well do collectively, without the danger of such |#! government. As far as they went, it was very | practice as accoucheurs, through the greenness of scenes as accompanied the Grecian republies occur- good ; but we require a little more. We want the | fashionable patrons. ‘These men, from sheer igno- ring. What a magnificent evidence do we exhibit remodelling of the government, as it was proposed; | rance, impudence, and brutality, have spread death, of the practicability of the theory, that man is capable of self government, that has been and still is scout- ed at in monarchical countries. What an answer does our present political station among the nations of the earth, give to the revilings and abuse that have been poured out upon us by the people and press of England ever since our advent as a nation! ‘This country holds the destiny of the world with- in its grasp. We daily see the workings of its influ- ence on the dynasties of Europe. We see annually the real wealth of the world, the brawny arms and sinewy forms of Europe, emigrating to our shores to add to the wealth of the country, in search ef those means of livelihood which are denied to them | at home. But if such isthe state of things at present, what is the prospect for the future? Will the present glo- rious state of things continue, and as it continues, | increflse in glory and splendor? or willitpass away, | and in future time be reverted to as a dream? It would be well for the present generation to ponder it to be administered by a different set of men en- | the different parts of the city where they have ope- tirely, from those that are now in power; and never | rated—sending mothers and their babes, with equal will they be satisfied, until the present political jug- | indifference to their graves. Then the number glers are ousted, and honest and candid men, who | of pill shops and medical booths has astonish- will pay some respect to the wishes of our people, | ingly increased, and the quantity of new mixtures elected to fill their places. is quite surprising—their names alone would fill a We hail with pleasure the dawn of that new era | yolume. which is close upon us; and when the measures | In short, this state of the medical practice in New shall have been brought forward which are now | York, and all our other Atlantic cities, requires, and talked of in all circles, we shall second them with all our heart. In the mean time, we bid those who are engaged in the good work, to be of good cheer | —not to let their energies flag; but to keep on mov- ing in the good cause; and so sure as our present city government is corrupt and extravagant, so sure will their eftorts be crowned with success, provided | their candidates be men of the right sort. intelligent classes of society, Death, destruction, demoralization, and we might say robbery and mur- der, are perpetrated on the community, under the without education or preparation, assume a profes- sion which only merits encouragement where it is | pursued by those who have gone through a regular i ‘course and colleges. In these remarks, we make Tue Gazer Temrveton Beserit Concert—A | no aljusion to any individual, nor do we make refe- a Wee Oe PGR EAA ee | rence to any class of persons—it is the system as — all day— *g ; ez weil pon thi. Weare now in the risa of o8t was coldand dimgreably and yet ile oid of | nich iva bat and sino te intelligent ect destiny as a nation, and we fear that our glorioushe- | patural warmth and charity made its appearance in | ¢f ¢hj c NVe have ig this oly tee adenaid ritage 18 not properly appreciated, but thought too Wall street, much to our wonder and surprise, as | eh: ais COUNT idbesda otis pression of opinion that it should be remodelled | coming here and spending a fortune, have turned | and when it is remodelled, the people will require | desolation, and destruction from family to family in | we believe, will soon receive, attention from all the | | forms of medicine, by these ignorant creatures,who, medical schools, well patronised, perfectly organis- ' | Tonkers principal str ‘ most of the day y oF saw was carrying eit rgreens. A stranger woul it Birnam wood was on the move again, and t! portion ofthe population of this city was com- of turkeys, to say nothing of the geese. The rs’ carts were filled with baskets of fowl and of all kinds,and the tops of all the omni- were covered with eatables of every description. 'w many a poor fellow, tired, going along putliing under the weight of a huge turke: jung over his shoulder. Through the da; bi store keepers, did a great busine: the evening their stores were brilliantly illuminated and attracted crowds of customers. We apprehen! that | Butebe: Now, while every body should be happy, is the time to remember the suffering poor. ‘Tne Hypnants.—We have spoken several times about the free hydrants, which are continually running, and filling the streets with ice and water. Many of the crossings are rendered utterly impassable by the water extending half way across the street. Is not somethii going to be done by the Corporotion to abate this nui- sance 7 Tue Gas.-—What is the matter with the gas? It to have a touch of the jumping tooth-ache lately, or e has been struck with a sudden fit of politeness, and is bowing and courtseying at.a great rate. + Honsrs.—In passing down Broadway, yes- we saw no less than four different omnibus Jip and fallin the streets, one of them injuring himself severely. ‘This is all owing to the Proprietors neglecting to have their horses properly shod for slip- pery weather, and thus endangering tho lives of the pas- sengers and hor: Loox ovr von Omniaus T A lady riding in one of the omnibusses, y » had a ket-book stolen from her, containing some thirty or forty dollars, Fine Acans.—The City Hall bell rung, yesterday af- ternoon, and the firemen hauled their engines into the cond district, and found a chimney on fire. There was another alarm about 8 o’clock, but no fire could be found, Dearu rrom tHe Accipent IN THE Buant Distnicr.— Mr. Elisba Crane, one of the men who was injurod about ek since, by the falling of a scaffold in the burnt dis- ict, died at the City Hospital on Tuesday, from the ef- fects of the inj Mepiear.—Thi of the medical d | bration of the Acsculapian Society ment of the University of the City of New York, will be held in the chapel of the Uni sity, on Friday evening, December 26, at hulf past 7 o'clock. The public are invited to attend. Cononer’s Orricr, Dec. 24.—Sudden Death.—Tho | Coroner was called to hold an inquest on the body of Mrs. Rebecca Bell, wife of Robert Bell, a native of Eng- | land, 45 years of age. Mrs, Bell had been unwell for @ last three or four days, with the bilious fever, but fast recovering, when she was found this morning ing on her face, quite dead. Supposed to have died ina fit. The Coroner will hold an inquest to-day. All 24 Hester street, (in the rear,) onthe body of Susan Smith, (colored,) born in this city, 22 years of age, | who died suddenly, caused by genoral debility and want of medical attendance. Also, at 220 West Sixteenth street, on the body of Emma Brown, native of England, aged 31 years, who died sud- denly, brought on by intemperance. An inquest will be held to-day. Fatal Accident.—A man, whose name we could not as- certain, was ridmg ona timber carriage along South stre.t,when on the corner of Roosevelt, a sudden jerk of the carriage pitched him off, and the wheel passed over his head. He was immediately taken to the City Hospi- tal, but expired upon arriving there, when he was sent to the Dead-house (Park). We Jearned that he lived in the upper part of Cherry street. An inquest will be held to-day. fellow, who came to the pre- nry Hawkes, No. 22 Catherine street, and took lodgings on Tuesday night, when upon going to his room about 12 o’clock yesterday, they found him laying onthe floor, with his throat cut, quite dead. He was about 40 years ofage. Verdict—that ho camo to his death by cutting his throat with a razor. ‘The Coroner held an inquest yesterday, at n the body of aman called Notice: Turwany, Youna anp Eu way, have received by late arriv from England, Ger- many and France, a large stock of beautiful fancy goods, selected by one of the firm, who has spent some time in Europe. “Their splendid assortment deserves inspec- tion. Hats anp Furs.—Knox, a practical young philosopher of 110 Fulton street, has now on hand, and manufactures to orderavery superior article of hats for geutlemen, ag well as furs of all descriptions for ladies. His hats are celebrated for their elegance, lightness, durability and | texture, and the shelves of his store are filled with rich | fare. As New Year's Day is coming, ever gentleman | should provide himself with a new and fashionable hat, | and while doing so, he can purchaso a splendid sable, lynx or Isabella muff, as a suitable and acceptable pre- sent to some fair friend. Dar Goons, &c.—James Beck & Co., 359 Broadwa: | have just received a magnificent assortment of rich au: rave fancy goods, suitable, for holy day gifts, which de mand the attention of the ladies. Paris embroidered cape: collars, dresses, etc. Splendid shawls, rich work ba c din fact, ail that can gratify tho most fastidious tastes, or expensive habits, may here be (ound. Vaunntixe, No. 1 Beekman street, engraves “ visiting card plates” in a very superior manger. | _M. Dustspay, 425 Broadway, has highly improved ac- cordians and guitars for sale. ‘They would make charm- | ing holyday gifts. Dowsixc, 690 Broadway, advertises to supply the tubles of families on New Year's Day, with his premium | pickled oysters and boned turkies, jellied and ornament- | ed, as well as raw oysters, ice cream, confectionary, &c. &c. Downing is celebrated as an excellent caterer, and has his hands full of business at this season. Ar 231 Prant street, ano at P. F. Francescnr’s, No. | 4 Vesey street, there ison hand a splendid assortment of gold aud silver card cases, portable writing desks, ladies? von boxes, rich card cases, toys, perfumery and fancy goods. Jonnsow, Vroom anv Fowcer, No. 3 Courtlandt street, | | Th | the pi Christmas isigoing to be kept in the genuine ancient style. | Movements of Travellers. e fol'owing was the sull amount of the arrivals at rineipal hotels yesterday. At tho : ‘Auenrean—Frenci# Carroll, N. Y.; M. Churchill, Sing Sing; Allen McLane, Baltimore; H. G. Gibson, U.S As W.A, Van Wagner, Peekskill; Samuel Ha ings, B’ston; Hon. J. W. Miller, M. Morris, N J.;' F Lally Portland. = == “ ‘Acron-J. E, Sergeant, Lexington, Ky.; T. F. Hart, do; Robert Winthrop, Washington; John Boyd, Boston; M. James, Albany; James Whittaker, Mobile; C. J. Mor- rel, Boston; J.C. Manning, Baltimore; P Vatnum, Port- land; J. B. Robb, Boston; R. Lloyd, Portland; J.E. N HH. Fry, Phila.; K. A. Forsyth, Newb Ball, Baltimore; 'W. Robertson, Clue, Lewiston; Mr. Coffin, Boston ; J. R Columbus; Messrs. Nye & Perkins, Litchfield; Hi ‘Thurmar, N.Y. Cirr—J. Walker, Southbridge, Mass.; M. Onderdenk, Long Island; W. Whitin ffinois; J) Tower, Phila.; General Price, of Mobile, Washingt ch on City; M. New Haven; J. M. Willis, Southbridge, ™ Richardson, Phila; Gardner & Ridgeley, ;W. lett, Boston; J. Breed, Ky.; Messrs. Matthews & Tyler, Boston ; A. Foote, Springfield; E. H. Saulnier, Vera Cruz. Fraxxiin—T. H. No“le, Goshen ; W. Baker, Prov. 5 T. 8. Lake, Cleveland; N. Garvis, McComb’s Dam; Mr. | Warner, Macon, Geo.; P. Bunch, Bridgport; D. Maxwell, lightly of. That unspeakably and transcendantly | weil as tothe bulls and bears themselves. Who | important missien, the political regeneration would have expected any good out of Jerusalem ? of the world, which an all-wise Providence Yer it is a fact without an affidavit. ‘The twoboards has especially committed to America to be cat- of brokers, and several of the banks of Wall street, ried out to the fullest perfection, isin our hands. the Merchants’ Bank, the Mechanics’, and the We are his selected agents, entrusted with this jeather Manufacturers’ Bank, are coming important trust. Are we conscious of its magni-' out like men of large hearte, and are pur- tude? Are we prepared to carry itout? Thisisthe chasing tickets like smoke, for the great peculiar time to reflect on’ these questions; for with- | Templeton charitable concert, to be given to- | in the next fifty years, and by the two next genera- | morrow night at the Tabernacle, for the benefit | tions, thi great mission will have been completely of the public charities of the city. Is it not surpris- | carried out, or will have signally failed. Thus far, jing? These awfully wicked men in Wall ctreet, | we have proved competent for the task. We have | to be the only persons who really feel for the poor! | increased from a nation of three millions, to one of [tis a miracle, and will astonish a certain gentle- | | have a large assortment of fancy articles, perfumery and , highly scented soaps. |. Szaprozkr’s Premium Essence or Corre, will bo ed, and managed by professors of the best capaci- ty; yet, in the face of these efforts and endeavors to confer elevation upon the profession, we may see | found an excellent article for New Year's. how ignorance, folly and prefension prosper and | opblgn abt elhl, caer eae have | cakes for the comi:g holidays, of all descripti succeed among those who may be denominated |“ G,osgx Vinrve,26John street, has a splendid assort- the respectable classes of society. | ment of books for holyday presents. If the movement now contemplated before a f Taoserson BW aisan) 0b pera Peed are ma- i i | king great preparations for supplying their patrons with grand jury, and also a petit jury, should be sup- | cot Sco oteam, faucy confectionary, chocolate, bouo- ported by the intelligence and good sense of the | naires, &c. ‘Theso establishments are worthy of a visit public, we trust 1t may be beneficial to society, and | #t this period. . . ‘THe Mopet or New Haven, it will be soen, to the medical profession at large. tb cr galeanuss thie somvaing: Soe i ae ., | Granite Buildings, corner of Broadway ai Our Crvit Courts, inaccordance with a prevail- | street, in connection with models of the principal build- ing custom and established usage, stand severally | i»gsin New York, and the Mormon Temple at Nauvoo. te is adve: io1 twenty, and in every element of national greatness, | man as much as it does us. | adjourned over until Friday morning, at the usual rank as second power in the world. We contro We have now some prospects of a good benefit, | hour. the peace of the world—our institutions are the ad- jn spite of the secret opposition, which we now find | miration of all nations; in commerce we have but was principally made by our amiable contempora- | one superior—our friendship is sought, and ourhos- ries of the Courver and the Express newspapers. | tility dreaded. But we are now only at the turning | Already a thousand ‘tickets are sold, principally to point, and the next half century will bethe mostcriti- these sinners in. Wall street, who seem to be the | cal period in ourexistence. At the end of that pe- only rich men of the present age who think or feel riod, the goal will have been lost or gained. for the poor. We expect now that the concert wil! | Again we ask, do we appreciate the magnitude of be a most splendid festival, and that $2000 or $3000 our mission? Are we conscious of the responsibi- will be collected for the poor, always deducting lity that devolves upon us asGod’s chosen people, to ¢69°374 to be paid for the use of the Tabernacle, to | proclaim and prove to the world, that he has endow- David Hale. So far, so good . 4 ed that being whom he created in the image of x ‘ himself, with the power of self-goverament? Truly may it be said, that the eyes of the world are upon us ; for onus do its inhabitants rely confidently, to re- lieve them from their thraldom and inake them par- ticipators in our glorious destiny. Theatric: Pang Tueatnre.—The opera of the “Bohemian Girl”was repeated, last evening, atthe Park, to a small audience. There were no new features init, and it went off without much interest. The play-goers are tired of the operas, which have been worn thread bare by repetition, ond want something new. The new comic opera of “ Don Pasquale” is shortly to be produced, and possessing as it does, some of Donnizetti’s best musical compositions, we have no doubt of its success. To-night being Christ- mas, the ‘Bohemian Girl” will be repeated; alter which, the capital old comedy of ‘Three Weeks After Mar- riage,” in which George Barrett and Mrs. Bland appear, and the evening closes with a new farce, which has had a great run atthe Haymarket theatre, entitled “ Done Brown.” Bowrxy Turatre.—Last night, the performances at this establishment, comprised the celebrated tragedy of “ Richard the 3d,” and the “ Cherokee Chief,” in which Mr. J. R. Scott appeared as the “ Duke of Gloster,” and drew together a very large and discriminating audience. Mr. Scott was eminently successful as the “ crooked backed ty1ant,” and was fully and deservedly applauded. ‘This afternoon, andin commemoration of the holyday season, “Bold Thunderbolt,” by N. Harrington Bannis ter, together with the “Adventures onthe Heath,” and Movements or THE EnGtisu.—We learn that Mr. Bell, the energetic Circassian traveller, has been in New York, and sailed on the 20th instant in the Fulton, a beautiful new built clipper, to re-enter upon his daties as Commandant and Governor-in- , chief of the Mosquito K i ‘Texas IN THE Unton.—The work of Texasis com. ‘Abele appoint iit We ee plete—she is at length a State of this great Un It is said that he had frequent interviews with ‘The first step in the great movement of the age is Captain Elliot, ‘the man with the white hat,” taken—the next steps are preparing. Inthe Senate, andthe British Consul; and that Capt. E. ‘thine on Monday last, the following resolution wag offer- diately after left by land, to meet Mr. Bell at ed by Mr. Levy, the new Senator from Flori q “ the “Idiot of the Shannon,” in which Cony and Blanch- Halen pad bere tala ltt rig , San Juan de Nicaragua, where a British squad- 9/4 are to appear in the most distinguished parts, will be otiations be opened with the government of Spuim fer OH Will concentrate, to put in force the notice given.’ In the avening, hie traxic play” of “Damon the cession to the United States of the Island of Cubs given to the New Granada States, that th baht Are earth“ Feesrk task Mente inhabitants of the samo assenting thereto. abaee a » that the port of the giand national drama of ‘Tracy's Black Rangers, _ San Juan would be restored to the Musquito King. Tt is our opinion, however, that ‘the man in the ite hat” will be next heard of somewhere in exico. The whole ot the Musquito dominion, extending seven hundred miles south {rom Cape Honduras, 13 now virtually a British colony, gained, it ie said, by diplomaey—and funny diplomacy it was, too. are to form the coup @ai. which will be most emphati- | cally and truthfully rendered, by the excellent corps dra- marique attached to thi ishment. A fall snd crowd- ed how ill naturally ts full aad hearty appreci- ation of this flattering bill. Gruman Ovena.—Strong effert: now being made for,the resuscitation of the German Opera, which explo- dod at Palmo’s, A number of gentlemen have taken the same materials out of which the other was built, and in- tend issaing two hundred subscription tickets, #0 to guarantee a partial support, at least, previous to their commencing the Opera. Seventy-eight subscriptions are already taken, and it is still doubtful whether suffi- cient patronage will be extended to warrant the revival of the German opera. The gontlemen who have been active, intended procuring Niblo’s for the performances; but as Mr Niblo is in Europe, there has beon some diffi. culty in the way of precuring the hou Therefore, it will depend bygone Upon the success of negotiations now pending, whether the German Opera, it revived, will fs performed at Niblo’s or Palmo’s. . Chippendale is in New Orleans, at the St. Charles re. Mr. Webster looked with astonishment, and said “What's that?” The Secretary read it again, and the resolution seemed generally to be taken as a joke! Many burst into laughter. Indeed! When the proposition was firat made for the an nexation of Texas, it was met with laughter. When the proposition was first made to declare these State’ ‘ndependent of Great Britain, it appeared very langh- able to thousands and thousands of persons, in the Terrisie Mutiny.—We learn from Capt. Dyer, ‘ast age. of the Eagle, arrived yesterday from Baracoa, that Ajoke, indeed! Laughter you say! These merry , it was reported before he sailed, that an English folks may laugh on the other side of the cheek, ere | brig of war had been seized by her crew, her offi- ten years are past and gone. | cers murdered, and the brig turned intoa pirate. ow: wi only hope that the report will prove incor rect. Avoruen Revoivrion tv Mexico may be ex- pegted by the next arrival from Vera Cruz. Pi.orage.—There seems to be terrible confusion | in the pilotage of this port. Is there no remedy 1— | Is New York much longer to suffer in this way 1— | An instance occurred last evening that ought to open the eyee of every one. ‘The ship Louisiana arrived off the Hook yester- day, and received a pilot—not a regular New York one, be it remembered—and when the snow-storm ‘The Swiss Bell Ringers are at Richmond, Va. Alexander, the magician, is in Philadelphia. Mary Ann Lee, danseuse, is in Boston. Mrs. Mowatt is still playing in Charleston, 8. C. Madame Augusta is at the Holliday street Theatre Baltimore. Tho Slomans are in Washington. From Sr. Jaco pz Cuna.—The schooner Catha- rine, Capt. Scott, arrived yesterday from St Jagode | | Cuba, with advices to the Sth inet. ‘The croys were expected to be good; rains had came on, she “knocked” about and sailed so | béen abundant i ler, a young lady of about 17, a niece of Gen. te . The Misses Bramson will give a concert at the Melo- | gtey we are pained ti I wildly, that her captain was actually compelled to | St. Jago was very healthy; scarcely a case of yel- | 10” in Boston, to-morrow ovening. to bee deute yestmrany oon tha enddet ond ines take a New York pilot,to get his ship safely into | low fever had occurred there for the last two years Chippendale, T. Placido, and E. $.Connor, were at the ing manner. | She hed just left tho Manor House, in coi port. {t 1s the opinion of those who k hack It th Je years. | gt, Charles, in New Orloans, on tho 14th inst. | pany with a daughter of Gen. V. R, in his sleigh, which | this ahip retiiained : now, that nad | appears that the Baltimore Mining Company — Mo: Korponay, th 11 known teacher of the Polka, ad scarcely passed the bridge on this ote it wae hip remained out last might, with her first pilot withdrawn all connection with their former | continued in New Orleans on the 14th. * | ESE eieigh tect tae beaee leeee aie on board, she would either have been bl T | loaded farmer's sleigh that had broken loose from the lee eek Gi A e been blown to sea, t. Trenard, on account of his utter failure Tureves AMONG ‘THR Sons oF Pi | corner below, a: d were furiously coursing up the street. | Wen ashore, If she had gone ashore, the | to tulffh any of his engagements. The com: Py ‘On Mond Plymanth Gti AT | ‘The pole of the sloigh, it is ‘suppored, ntewok. Mien | wil underwriters would have had a prett i pany | Piymourn.-On Monday, at Plymouth, the clergy | schuyler, sitting on the back seat, in the side, crushing ae Id ha pretty sum to pay. wereimaking arrangements to obtain ore from other Were Not respected by the thieving frternity. oral ribs and causing almost instant death.” She was 8 there no relief from the present abominable | Sources The best and almost the only protuctive Reverend Mr. Briggs was robbed of a cloak, ‘The Re- | d immediately back to the Manor House, and system of pilotage? Will not Congress do som ies were in possession of Knglish companies, | YereD’ + ache, basting SAT tachet of he flim | Medics! attendance procured, but she ceased to breathe thing for us? (o had secured the monopoly at an enormous | {yean’ pot, ane io Lee eae cemted cane. iv juliam | in about an hour after the accident. Miss V.R. who " | cost | Thomas, Esq, was in like manner deprived of his broad: | was sitting by her side at the time, was in uo way injur- j | } | od. Albany Argus, Dee, 24 referring to our advertising columns, our readers | | re find directions where they may obtain all they re- | quire. 6 fe general items of Presented but a er reporter, even * The gloomy | the apparently active operations | among good ho ves, in provid ng for their Christ- | mus fentival—the helterekelter among indulgent parents, to procure for their young ones special favors in the sight of Santa Claus--the bustle and confusion amony confectioners and cooks. rattle and clatter create by the Babe) like tongues, and reckles ariving of hack, | cab, and omnibus men—not altogether unrelieved by | the quiet and gentle deportment of the comparatively few in number, who threaded their w: it evening, i eeuee the busy crowd, to the eral places of | worship which were (ng i ager preparatio: id | anxiety for display made by those who hi ne ments tor the grand assembly at Gothic Hall, and the equally | attractive, but more plebeian entertainment at the Brook- lyn Garden, and the hurried operations of butchers, poulterers, grocers, fruit dealers, dry goods mer- chants, hosiers, shoemokers, and others ; ombraced all that was worthy of notice in this great and goodly me- | tropolis of the “State of Long Island.” All the churches | that were opened for divine service were magnificently and tastefully decorated with evergreens, formed into the most ingenious and appropriate devices ; and every | thing in every section of the city gave token that the | evening and night had been devoted by the multitude to | merriment, and by many to religious and devout cere- | monies and exercises. Accipent.—Aa Mr. Thomas Goin, of the firm of Goin, Poole & Pentz, of New York, was riding in a cab al Brooklyn City Intell} Cuarstas Eve.—In law, police, an | news, the city of Brooklyn, yesterda: wretched opportunity to any news | to“pick up an uneonsidered trifl | pect of the weath Furman street, on Tuesday, the vehicle came into sud- with a heap of | against the forw | cab, and caused him to shatter a mirror tl He was rendered partially insensible by tl concussion, and on arriving in Atlantic street, he was taken into'a drug store, whore be speedily recovered, | after the proper restoratives wore administered Tho | only permanent injury he sustained was trom the broken | glass, which cut his face considerably, Avoruek Temrenance Meetinc.—The Rev. Mr. Wi ren delivered an eloquent address on thi ibject of tom- before thi it Brooklyn Temperance Society, @ Methodist Church, on Tuesday was filled almost to overflowing, * were of a highly inte force of the evening. The hon and the exere charac. | |ter. ‘The choir, of which Mr. Blachford is. the loader, | performed several pieces in a mi that olicited the encomiums of all pre | through the audieac | obtained Jemmy Green Repivivos.—An old offender, named — Thomas Green, said to be a lineal descendent of Jimmy Green, of Tom and Jerry notoriety, was yesterday sent | to the county jail on a charge stealing a qui raped which the complainant swore to be a horse ; the utmost value of which could not possibly exceed a dollar. Tho | animal was alleged to have been taken from the stable of a Mr. Elwell,a de in Yen” oarrying on busi- The pledge was distributed and a large number of signatures ness somewhere in the Ninth Ballston Spa. i by Howarp—Jobn Otis, West Barnstable; F. Clarke, Maine; J. Flanagan, Phila.; Thomas O. Gould, Boston; Geo. Gregory, Jersey; J. H. Bostwick, Waterloo. Dressing Cases—The Subscribers call the at- tention of those about making presents for the holydays, to their assortment of the e—combiuing every article o! toinet wpest portable yet convenient form, and for cheap- bili dl vals sa PORT & GSK rey, afew doors above Courtlandt st. Philadelphia Agent for the Herald, Zieber & CO., 3 Ledger Building, Third street, wh® receive subsori- oer., and have single copies for sale daily at Lo'clock. 021 Im MONEY MARKET. Wednesday, Dec. 24—6 P. M. The tendency of prices to-day was downwards, and eeveral of the fancies feil off several per cent, while others improved. The market continues very heavy ; Long Island fell off two per cent ; Norwich & Worces- tor 6 ; Penna. 6's}; Morris Canal 4; Farmors’ Loan}; Canton went up }; Erie Railroad 2}; Illinois 6's 1; while Harlem, Vicksburg, and Reading closed firm ry yesterday’s price: ‘The stock market is ina very curious state, and it is very difficult to tell how it has been produced, where it will end, or what will be the result. There have been no failures of any consequence among the old bulls, and there appears to be no fears of any explosions. The bulls are generally very strong; one or two weak on 6 may have been slaughtered during the excitement, but their disappearance has not been observed, and no one feels the loss. There has been so great a change in the movements of some of the principal operators, that it is impossible to tell where they are, or on which side they are at work. The most extensive speculators appear to be perfectly oasy under the rapid revolutions in prices, and the conclusion wo draw is that they are as well satisfied with the market, and are making money as fast now as ever. All the large brokers, hav ing immense capitals and resources at command, can at all times, and under all circumstances, make profit- able speculations ; it is the speculators of limited means and more limited credit, that suffer by these great and sudden changes. They are at the mercy of the big fish and in a majority of instances find very little m rey in them. It is anticipated that soon after the first of Janus” ry, the money market will become much easier than it is now. There is plenty of capital, and all that is neces- sary to bring it out is confidénce in the securities offered for loans. The deposits in our banks are very large, and the owners of these deposits will, if the banks contract much farther, loan their own funds, on the best security they can get, First rate business paper has been dis- counted in Wall street at the rate of one per cent per month, and if this rate of interest becomes general, the deposits in the banks will be reduced toa very small amount, There has been a vast deal of unnecessary alarm amorg private capitalists and stock speculators, growing out of the rum-rs of war. These fears are ra pidly subsiding, and a week or two will suffice to do away with the few remaining, when we may expoct a slight speculative movement in stocks. The interest on the United * tates stock, due and paya- ble onthe Ist of January next, will be paid at the follow- ing depositories of the government, viz: Merchants’ Bank, Bostun ; Beak of A New York ; Philadel- phia Bank, Philadeiphia ; Chesapeake Bank, Baltimore ; Corcoran & Riggs, Washington. Bills to compel banks to pay taxes on the minimum of their capital, and redeem tho liabilities of the State for the Darien Bank, passed the Senate of Georgia on the 16th inst. We have been shown a counterfeit bill on the Chicko Bee Bank, of Springfield, Massachusetts. The vignette wasan eagle with a scroll in its mouth ; on the left side of vignette a railrond train, and on the right a farm house ; on the left end of the bill, a group of cattle; on the right end standing grain. The date, Springfield, Oct. 1, 1841, B. G. Warner, ier ; Geo. Bliss, President ; No. 381. The figure 3 is in each corner. The receipts of the Ilarrisburg and Lancaster Railroad Company, fr the quarter ending Nov. 30, 1845, compared with the Corresponding quarter in 1844, we an: nexed. Hannispune ax Lancaster Raiuaoap, Pa. a4. Incrébse. 986 87 September. October November T: tal increas This increase amounts to about 20 per cent. Tho Treasurer of the State of Pennsylvania has ad- dressed a letter to the President and members of the County Board, of Philadelphia, urging the payment ef the State tax for 1844 and 45, now due. The amount of tax now due and unpaid, is $243,792 71. This sum being 60 large, the Treasurer deemed it proper to bring the subject particularly before the Board, as any default on the part of the county, in paying the tax due, wonld pre- jadice the public interest, and embarrass the treasury in providing for the payment of the semi-annual State in- terest. Within the past few weeks the estimates in relation to | the probable extent of the cotton crop now coming in | thousand bales le: heve diminished very much. The highos: osti mates now made, do not go over twenty-four hundred thousand bales. The present estim are very similar to those of last year, and it is possible the crop will turm out nearly the same as the last. The ro- ceipts thus far, this y have been about one hundred than for the corresponding period Inst, while the exports have only been about fifty thousand bales } There has been a falling off in our exports of this staple to France, to the north of Europe, and to all other foreign porte but to those of Great Bri” | tain, to which the exports have increased. The annexed { times. Fara ann Disrnessina ACCIDENT.—Misa Sehuy- | {) itement shows the movements in the staple this year to the latest dates, compared with the two previous sen- sons. Receipts oF Corton at, AND Exon’ tHe Usitep Srati ‘ROM, THE Ports oF Other Rec'd Cleared From FeGreat pyre form Total femris ry 9,322 185,043 325,798 716,204 1,060 24,345 : - 10,775 40,604 oa Sm ee Nn 1 4,850 3 5,256 61,953 |. ‘33.170 1807 otal to forei.n ports, bales. 228.327 69,370 19,337 328,698 595,972 ime 1844 220, 119 44,012 377,768 693,904 Same time 1843, 289 9,256 209,580 579,750 The exports this year have been larger than they ever have been before for the same period, while the stock in hand, at the lal a this year, was smaller than in cither of the previous years. , The cotton market appears to bein a vey unsettled state, and prices at the principal points aro so fixed that shipments cannot be made in the usual way. Prices are higher in New Orleans than they are in this city, and higher in this city than they were in Liverpool on the 4th inst, We annex a table showing the quotations our rent in this market at three diffrent periods, for the pur” pore of showing the fluctuations in prices at different }) Deo 13. 142,819 31,712 + 1761 5,721 Quorations ror Cotton in trim Manger. ‘Taverpoot Clarrcation <r iddling Uplend; Fy fait vo good fair It will be perceived, on comparing the prices current on the 24th of December, 1846, with those current on the 29th of December, 1844, that quotations ore much higher at this time than they were then ; but compared ith those current in August, this year, those of Decem Wer, 1846, show a slight decline. There must bea very great decline from the present prices of this staple, be fore they will be ona level with thove of the samo date last year. ‘The Liverpool market, at the latest dates, was ina ve: Iplai Upls: