The New York Herald Newspaper, March 9, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Monday, March 9, 1846, Ssiiaemnieienmer ees InTERNAL Improvements anv A NaTionat Fou: | Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to exterid pRY.—As the Lefislature of Virginia have passed | Island, for such a small’ State, about ambig as the into a law.the supplemental bill authorising the | palm of your hand, age certainly in a peculiar!; com- | plicated conditiof—in as complex a state as’ Gov, Ruopsg Isuanp Poxrrics.—The pdiitics of Rhode The Next News from ¥urope—The Lightning | their road to the Ohio river, there is every prospect | Dorr was in, a short time ago, at the “siege of Che- Mxpresses—Our Arrangements. We ure pleased to state that the persevering, en- | ‘ terpftsiig proprietors of the New York and Boston | Western trade, and point of concentration for the | men called “Algerinee,” who, si Telegraph Company_wilf succeed in having their | ‘"avelling and emigration between the Atlantic and | excitement, have been joined by a the rich valley of the Mississippi, and “increase in | line in working order as far as Hartford, and per- haps to New Haven, by the time the next steamship reaches Boston. We published in yesterday’s paper mportant place of commerce, a great depot for the her value as ene of the suburbs of New York city. The effect of this great internal improvement will | that the city of Baitimore will soon.become a most | ~paches.” a Bas. Sa In the first place, the whig party is composed of the free suffrage large number of former members of the democratic party, who could not go the entire length, even to the point of the bayonet, with Dorr and his comrades. This party a letter from our correspondent in New Haven, %* felt throughout the Union. It will benefit this | will run Byron Diman,who,we suppose, is the oldes, stuting that the posta had been set up and the | City: It will bethe means of bringing immediately | gn of the Dey of Algiers on his mother’s side, as wires would be arranged immediately. A tew days since we received the following letter from Messre Livingston & Wells, of this city, the famous proprietors of the Northern end North West- ern express line. Gent —Tho news per next English steamer will pro- bably be telegraphed (magnetic ) as far a8 Hartford— | perhaps Hew Haven. At is our intention to run an express from the then ter- minus of the telegraph to this city, for the use ant nefit of the entire press, or of such as may wian to themselves of the opportunity. Should you feel dis- Perna to become a perty to such arrangement, we shall happy te wait upon You with the terms, An early reply is requested. Your most obedient servants. Livincston & Writs. We immediately repliedin a note to Messrs. Liv- ingston & Wells, and entered into an arrange- ment, in connection with other city papers, with them to run an express from the terminus of the elegraph to this city. We shall, therefore, through the perseverance of the proprietors of the magnetic company, and Messrs. Livingston & Wells, receive the next news from Europe through these enterpris- ing gentlemen, over the lightning line. This is the first time thatthe newspaper press will have used lightning as its agent in getting early foreign news, and we claim to be one of the first journals to bring it into requisition. The “ Holy Alliance,” we understand, in order to equal their last superhuman effort to beat the | WNew York Herald, have made arrangements to run an express from Boston, or elsewhere, independent of the telegraph. We are perfectly willing that they should do so. Indeed, in a charitable point of view, we would be willing to have them beat us. Jt may be of use to them. But we are satisfied with the lightning line ; and if steam, or the devil, or an accident should beat that, we cun’thelp it. | Lightning moves swift enough for us and our readers. The Ore,on Crisis, The recent ‘ flire-up” in the United States Senate, and the complexion of the intelligence trom Washington relative to the Cregon question, have attracted au wousual degree of atteution in this com mucity, and throughout the country. These events have only turnished additional evidence of the im- portance of the crisis at whien the Oregon contro: | versy, between this country and England, has reached It is now certain and positive as the | rising sun of to-morrow, or the going down ot the same over the daik blue nills of New Jersey, that the Oregon controversy must either be settled on some reas nable compromise, some where about 49 degrees, during the present session of Congress, or, if not, after this year it never can be settied at all short of 5440. This alternative is a law of nature The light which has recently been throwa upon this question is sufficient to illuminate the civilized world. No doubt can now exist in any reasonable or impartial mind that the title of the United Sta es to the whole of the Oregon territory, from 42° to 54° 40', is better than that of England ; and, therefore, according to the strictest rules of justice, the latter power ought to relinquish, hereafter, all claims to any portion of that disputed ground. We can entertain no doubt of the superior title of the United States to this territory, against all com- petitors, and in the face of every hazard. Lut, while entertaining this unequivocal belief, the mind may be disposed—from principles of compromise, | involving the laws of peace, and a desire to avert the calamity of war between two such countries as England and the United States, the end of which no mind can determine—it may be induced, under influences similar to these, to submit, with moderation and peace, to any reasonable compromise that may be beneficially entered imto by the United States government with- out injury to the rights or interests of the country.— On many occasions, in the history of nations, it was the wisest policy to insist upon extreme rights, | atthe hazard even of war; but, on the present oc- casion—looking to the future destiny of the human race—it may, perhaps, be deemed the best policy, for the advancement of civilization, the progress ot religion, and the improvement of the human race, | to waive absolute rights, at the hazard even of pop- ularity, so that a sanguinary and destructive war may be avoided. We would be disposed, therefore, notwithstand- ing our firm belief in the superior righ ts of the Uni- ted States to ail this territory, to concur in a com- promise similar to that which the President has heretofore offered; and if the British government understand their position, and their best policy, they ought to lose no time in attempting to bring about such a consummation, with a view to put an end to this controversy. After this session of Con- gress, the popular opinion in this country will recede to 54 40; and no power on earth will be able to induce the government of this country to compro- mise with the British government their elaim, with an indivisible and unchangeable right to the whole of this territory. Such being the view which we take of the posi- tion, in this important crisis, of our foreign rela- tions, we believe that a few short months will deter- mune whether we are to have a leng period of peace and successful commerce,or whether they may turn upon the probability of our being subjected to the evils of along and a terrible war. We are ready for either—believing that the destiny of this coun- try will be advanced in either way. That destiny | can be retarded by none, but it will force itself to the highest state of development through all obsta- cles, either of diplomacy or war with any country OF natien. If Mr. Pakenham, at Washington, does not un- derstand his position, or that of his government, in relation to this affair—as contrasted, side by side, ‘with the temper and cisposition of this country— and if he does not seize upon the present opportuni- ty to accept what he has refused, it is no idle vat. cination to tell him that he and his country will rue the day they ever delayed accepting reasonable terms on this momentous question. The right of the Uni- ted States to the whole territory is “clear and un- questionable,” and yet, at this crisis, 1t is just barely practicable to settle it, on a compromise, at 49 de- grees or thereabouts. Let this favorable season— this fortunate day, be aliowed to egcape, and never an a compromise upon this question be eflected Let this question remain open until the next elec- tion, and a spirit will be evoked throughout the country, which no treaties with a foreign power— no diplomacy—no armies—no navies, con ever in- timidate. We will then stand united with the peo- ple up to 54 40, before the worid at large, and, jet come what will, we will say, “damned be he who cries, hold, enough !” Masriné oy THE Common Counci,.—A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held to night, when the special committee, to whem was referred the duty of investigating into the alleged abuses in the Alms House department, will submit their report. Ta the Board of Assistants, a special meeting having been ordered, the long delayed question of the Hudson street railway will be passed upon. ‘There is, therefore, sufficient matter of interest am either board to warrant a full and an early at- tendance ot members. Tur Waecrs ox Barxeoat.—We are glad to | into contact the inhabitants residing east and west of the Alleghany mountains. The line of location | of this road runs through the centre of the country, presenting the shortest and most direct route to the | Ohio; and passing through the rich lands of western | Virginia will ensure to it much valuable freight» while it will lend new vigor to the agriculturists of that important section of the State. It is evident that, as soon as this road shall be ex- tended about thirty miles beyond its present termi- | nus, at Cumberland, the immense mines of coal and | iron lying on the banks of the Potomac, will be ful- | ly developed, and must necessarily render this re- | gion the object of great attention to capitalists of enterprise and intelligence. The coal is of the very | best quality, semi-bituminous, extremely powertul, | enduring, and almost entirely free from sulphur.— The iron found here is of unusual purity, and of almost every variety and description. Limestone, sand-stone, and fire brick clay, are here in abun- dance. In order to form’an estimate of the freight value | of the coal and iron business, we have only to look | at the large receipts of the Reading Railroad, from | the transportation of coal alone, which willamount, this year, to $1,500,000, and, as this source of reve- nue to the Balttmore and Ohio company will be | reached by the construction of less than thirty miles, no effort should be left untried to complete the road | thus far, by the coming winter, to secure which ob- ject only requires a vigorous application of labor.— | The proceeds of this trade will be more than ade- quate to pay a fair dividend on the whole capital stock, which will be much increased by the estab- lishment of important iron works, whenever the road shall be in operation. It proper iron works be erected by the company, they will be enabled to make their own rails, at a very moderate cost, much below the present market price, and which, tt judiciously located, would en- sure adequate supplies for all fu'ure wants and pur- poses. It is not improbable that the federal government will now see the wisdom of securing a proper loca- tion, in th~ mineral region, for the establishment of 4 great national foundry, and for the purpose of providing a constant supply of pure bituminous coal for the use of public steamers. The value of such a povition, in a national view, cannot be questioned ; | the situation is not only central, but the facilities for the transportation of the heaviest freight, to every section of the country, will be complete, through a consecutive chain of railroads and canals. Toe reports of the Secretaries of War and Navy afford conclusive evidence that the government are sadly deficient in ability to provide tor the nationa defence, and, notwithstandingthis acknowledgment, the heads of these executive arms of the nation have net presented any enlightened plan, by which | this great public improvidence is to be amended. | If Congress will appoint a competent committee, | for this purpose, with power to select a location for | the establishment of a national foundry on the shores of the Potomac, bounded by Virginia and Maryland, we venture to predict that no measure | would prove more popular, both in regard to its un- doubted propriety and evident importance. | Necessary Rerrencument.—The shameful waste of time and the people’s money, caused by the long segsions of our Legislature, is notorious. The law-givers are inno haste to conclude their deliberations, when they know that, the longer they sit the more money they will get. It is not in hu- man nature to voluntarily stop making money, and the bump of acquisitiveness is quite as large in | legislators as in other men. When the new consti- tution is formed, it should contain some “clause re- stricting this power, which the ,Legislature has, of plundering the public treasury by spinning out tedi- ous sessions of indolence on questions passed and gone. Thrice as much business might be done in | half the time that is occupied at present. The retrenchment and reform that we recommend has been tried in New Jersey with euccess. The regular pay of the Assembly-men in that State is, we believe, $3 00 per diem, for a limited time; when that expires, they receive only $1 50. The | consequence is, that the people are not bored with those long sessions, so fruittul of idle discussion and so barren of useful resuits, with which they were cursed under their former pay-system. This sensible plan has recently been adopted in Virginia also. Hereafter, the members of their Hous: of Delegates will receive, as usual, $4 00 a day to additional. We hope that, in every public meeting or other transaction which is had in reference to the amend- ment of our Constitution, this important subject only as a means of saving great sums of the public money, but as a sure preventive of the legislative wickedness which springs from legislative idleness. It the Legislature is compelled to hold short ses- sions, by considerations of the pocket, members will have no time to indulge in personal crimina- tions and recriminations, such as we have recently witnessed, but will be busily engaged in transacting what they were elected for—the public business. Crry Exxction.— The approaching municipal of next month, will be a very interesting and a ed the campaign with their two great volcanic eruptions in Tammany Hall, and are evidently pre- paring for an arduous struggle. They expect to main- tain their hold of the reins of power on the hobby” horse of reform which they have boldly mounted, and recklessly manage. The reform movement should have been carned on by a new party, who, untrammelled by selfish cliques and partiean regulations, might have devo- ed their strength and abilities to true and radical reform; but the prompt movement of the democra- tic leaders has almost superseded the possibility of hope. The whigs keep very quiet, and it is impossible to surmise what they propose to do. But there is an old proverb—and it may be that they are actuated by a subtle policy, to conceal some doubtful surprise which their opponents cannot anticipate. They should start up a reform in opposition to the demo- crats. The natives are also in the field, and threaten to make a desperate struggle for the city government; but there’s no chance for them. The grand contest will probably be between the whigs and democrats, and the result we will not foretell. The demo- crats, however, have an advantage es yet in their Teform movement, and the whigs will have to lost ground. In the meantime, let us watch the progress of | events. Axoruen ARRivar From Cuina.—The bark Inca, of Baltimore, Capt. Buxton, arrived yesterday from Canton, placing usin possession of our re- | gular files of the Hong Kong Register, up to the 10) of November. The intelligence thus receiveds however, has been anticipaied. perceive that Gov. Stratton, of New Jersey, has ap- pointed three commissioners to investigate | the charges of piracy during the late shipwreck. We ope that the investigation will be thorough. Arragon, at Boston, have been received at this of- fice. They contain no news of importance. the first ninety days, and but $2 00 for every day | will be kept steadily in view. It 1s important not | very funy one. The democrats have already open- | | their candidate for Governor, he having been Lieut. Governor under Governor Fenner, probably a half brother of the Dey. Then comes the suffrage party, composed mainly of members of the democratic party who went and fought desperately at Chepachet with Dorr, and to whom have lately been added several prominent members of the whig party, who are anxious for a fight. This party, giving up for the nonce their pe- culiar principles as a party, go for the restoration of legal nghts to Governor Dorr, who lost them with his sword at the above mentioned place, and cries for free suffrage, and will run a whig,with breeches, as their candidate for Governor. In addition to these two parties, we perceive that the abolitionists have organized themselves, tor the reason that no one would do the job for them, and have regularly nominated candidates for the various State offices. This is a tough party, and its mem- bers have become considerably tanned in the hot sun of the politics of Rhode Island. There will now be an interesting struggle between the abolitionists and the whigs for the negro votes» and it is understood that on the first cool day they will toss up for them. The black portion of the popu, lation, at a late election, secured to a certain ex- tent the right of suffrage in that State. The next election will, therefore, be an interest- ing one. Tue New Opgra anp THe New Drama.—This week is to be one of considerable interest in the theatrical line. We learn that the musical élite of the city are all busily engaged in discussing the merits of the new comic opera by Donizetti, en- titled “‘ Don Pasquale,” which is to be produced for the first time at the Park Theatre this evening Report speaks highly of the opera, which was per- formed for two seasons at the Italian Opera House, London. Itis said to abound with the most deli cious morceaux, and to be constructed on a very grand scale. The Seguin troupe will make their debut on this occasion, and we have reason to be- lheve “* Don Pasquale” will become the rage. Mr. D. Marble also makes his first appearance since his return from Europe, as Sam Patch, in the drama of “*Sam Patch in France.” The management of the Park deserve great praise for their liberality and en- terprise, in thus catering for the public teste. At the Bowery Theatre, the new’ grand historical drama of ‘‘Ivanhoe” will be produced for the first time this season. The worthy manager of this popular establishment, in order to render this mag- Rificent production still more effective , has engaged the services of an equestrian troupe, consisting of thirty-two male and female riders, who will appear in the grand processions. The play itselt is one of sterling merit, and the rare and costly additions will serve to render it the most gorgeous and attrac. tive drama which has ever been produced on the American stage. With such attractions, we should not be surprised if another great musical and theatrical revival were to take place. Tue Rexicious Epucation or Convents.—It is stated in the Quebec journals that legal proceed- ings are about to be instituted against the Ursuline nuns of that city for a violation of the conditions on which they hold the property of their convent. It seems that one condition on which they hold this valuable property is, that they shall give instruc- tion to tae young ladies sent to the institution. But they have lately refused to do so in the case of all young ladies who are guilty of attending balls and parties. Twenty young ladies have been expelled for this alleged delinquency. One would imagine from this that the stiff old austerity of the persecuting Presbyterians and Pu- Titans of the ancient times had been transferred te the Catholics, were it not'too true that, much as re- ligious sects differ and quarrei with each other, they all agree, in fact, in the same spirit of harsh- ness and austerity—whatever name they may bear, and however antagonist they may appear. Tue Encuisn Corn Laws.—We learn from the Montreal Herald that meetings in Canada are very generally being called for the purpose ot sending petitions to England against the repeal of the corn laws. This is apparently a singular movement, and is caused by jealousy of the United States— a fear lest the contemplated repeal might be benefi- cialto the American agriculturist. It, however, should be borne in mind that wheat from Canada now goes into England at one shilling duty per quarter. Hiram Powers.—We are requested to ask Mr. Park Benjamin to publish the letter said to have been received from Mr. Powers, the sculptor, de- nying several of the statements of Mr. C. Edward Lester in his work, the Artist, ic., Tur Arrivats.—Our Marine list, in another part | of the paper, will be found unusually large and in- teresting. The vessels came up the bay yesterday in large fleets, from almost every quarter of the globe. Mais rrom THE Soutu.—No less than four mails | arrived yesterday afternoon from New Orleans and the intermediate places. They relieved us of a load of anxiety and several hours. The fast sailing bark Kathleen, From Braz. electiun, which comes off on the second Tuesday | Capt. Bliffen, arrived yesterday from Rio Janeiro having left that place on the 17th January. Files of the Jornal do Commercio and O’Mercantu, have been received. They contain no news of any con- sequence. The O’Mercantil announces two arti vals at Rio, as follows: ‘‘On the 15th January the Sardinian brig Diana arrived at this port, having on board Count de St Martin, Minister from his Majes- tys, the King of Sardinia, to the Court of Rio Ja- neiro; and also Monseigneur Bedini, the Apostolic Nuncio,with his Secretary.” The U.S. frigate Congress, Commodore Stock- ton, sailed from Rio on the 14th January for Valpa- raiso. The frigate Columbia, Capt. Ritchie, bearing the auch anew party being formed. But there is yet | broad pennant of Commodore Rosseav; the frigate Raritan, Capt. Gregory, and the Plymouth, Com- mander Henry, were at Rio onthe 17th January. A portion of the crew of the Columbia were at the hospital upon one of the islands, affected with sma!) pox, but were doing well. The Raritan was expect- ; Start some new and powerfyl excitement to regain Dower: ir, From Tur Care or Goop Horg.—Full files of the nie this Port Natal Gazette, to the 27th December, by the | vessels having been due several days.~ N. 0. Pic. Feb. 28. ed to sail for the Gulf of Mexico on the 20th, and the Plymouth on the 19th for the River La Platte. The following is a list of officers attached to the U S sloop of war Plymouth :— Commander, Henry Henry; Lieutenants. cantel, Dominick Lynch, Lewis C Sartori, W: Surgeon, William F. McCJe: McBiair, Master. landt Benham; Mi Henry Dar en, J on Walker, Wiliem G, Hofman, Char les P. MeGury, in’s Clerk, George F. Gelsingst; Greenlesf Cilley ; Ca} Acting Boatswain, John Featherston; Gunner, Thomas Acting inter, Jesse C. Morrison Sailma- jenry Bacon ; Lieutenaut of Marines, Williem L Mexican News Exrecten —The following ex- tract ot a letter from Pensacola, which we received yeaterday, would make it appear that they are daily ex- at that flee. Pecting later intelligence irom Mexico, 'e give the extrace:— “ Pengacoua, Feb. 25, 1846. “We are now hourly expecting the U. 8. brig Law- rence from Vera Cruz, when | will give you all the news and here add, that Vera Cruz, direct Hgn. Henry Clay is stopping with Col. Wm. T ees Ra Oonpeor ta. rene wie al Pana Tuxatae.—The new comic opera,®y Donizetti, of Don Pasquale” will be performed this evening for the first time in America. The Seguin troupe make their debut in the principal characters. The opera is spoken of in the highest terms by those who witnessed its repre- sentation at-the-Itelian Opera House, London; and; we | doubt not, it will havea successful and brilliant run here. Mr. D. Marble makes his first appearance this e\ ening in the drama of ‘‘ Sam Patch in France,” and we hope to see a fashionable and crowded house. Boweny Tueatne.—The historical drama of “ Ivan- | hee” will be produced for the first time this evening at the Bowery. The manager has, at great expense, en- gaged the se:vices of an equestrian (reupe, consisting of thirty-two male and female riders, and a megiuificent stud of fifty horses, which will add splendor to the enter. tainment. The pley is one of thrilling interest, and has been got up with much care. Mr. Scott personates Isaac, the Jew, and Mrs. G. Jones the fair Rebecca. The Bowery will certainly be crowded to its utmost eapaci- ty this evening, and we have every reason to believe all will be highly deiighted with the entertainment pre- sented. Howe’s Cincus Comrany.—This talented equestrian troupe have n their departure from this city, and will open the Front street Theatre, Baltimore, on Thursday evening next. Madame Marie Macarte, the accomplish- ed equestrienne, Dan Rice and John Gossin, those popu- Jar aud inimitable clowns, accompany them on their Way thitherward. They will, doub:less, have a very profitable season of it in the * Monumental” city. Mrs. Mowatr.—A New Orleans paper says:—The appearance of this lady at the St. Charles theatre has been marked throughout her whole engegement by en- tire success. We anticipate for Mrs. Mowatt much — triumphs than she has yet achieved. Oace per- lectly familiar with stage routine, she will be able to bring her whole mind to bear upon the personation of the character she may assume ; w hibit new beauties in he eptions of the author, and become permanently fixed in the theatrical world as a star of no commou brilliancy. We rejoice at her success, for the consideration she has everywhere received is tous an evidence of a reviving interest in drama, and shows afostering care for our native t that will finally produce amongst us artiats of the highest ability. TEMPLETON. assembled last more disposed to give point to the sentiment of the poet, than to render the latter subservient toa full display of of the voi e very judiciously avoided the e of those embellishm ots, which, although in ping when added to Italiao Cavatiuas, in simple allad music serve rather to eucumber than to adora.— N. O. Times, Feb. 28. Raisino tHe Paice or Taeatre Ticxets.—On the Qist ult, the Mobile Register and Journal stat attempt was made to raise the price of admissi account of the engagement of the Acrobat Family. It proved injurious to the interests of the house. The J remarks, “ There is a stubbor: re-goors that will forego an it. rather than submit to a small of admission, even when it is known Mr. and Mrs. Kean were to make their first appearance at th Charles theatre, New Orleans, on the 2d inst. Mr. Burke give: in Washington on the 10th instant. Mr. Dempster, the delightful vocalist, gives a concert in Washington this evening. The complimen'ary benefit given to Mr. and Mrs. Ayling, in Boston, yielded $1: City Intelligence. Suxvay.—Yesterduy was as beautitul a day overhead ‘fas is often seen in these degenerate times. The sun beautifully, and the air wi id as May. The ther brought out the ladies in great numbers, and Broadway, before and after church hours, presented avery fine scene. But the walking, owing to the con- tinued thaw, w: ile in extr: me, rendering india- rubbers peculiar!: ppren . The buds on the trees were brought out, and we only hope thatthey will not be nipped agsin by the coid. Furvrat or Punser Rice.—The funeral of Purser Rice took place yesterday afternoon, from hia late fesi- dence. It was very numerously attended by the citi- zens, and officers of the Navy in undress uniform. The neay ‘was taken to a cemetery in the upper part of the ry. Lyctures vron Onxcor.—Mr. Charles Saxton will repeat his lecture upon the Oregon territory, at the lecture room of the Society Library, this avenny: He will gi lescription of the country, its r » productions, &c.; and from his equaintance with the subject upon which he treats, he cunnot fail to interest those who entertain a friendly regard for its oocupation and possession. Mr. Saxton’s previous lecture at Croton Hall was well at- tended, and excited very general interest. Tue Severts Warv.—We have frequent complaints of abuses inthe above ward. The lamps, a portion of which in the above ward are oil, are often out long be- fore light, rendering the rather unpleasant streets in that ward more unpleasent still. The hydrants aro also contionally running. We understand that the Alder- man of the above ward is sick, which may partially ac- count for Sevuction sy a Crencrman.—The mysteries of this great city do not appear to behalf known yet. These- cret wires, which may be pulled at convemence—the crime which may be successfully smothered, under the mighty dollar—the public functionaries that out of emall salaries—all these are but imperfect- ly understood by the “dear people,” who, happy in their ignorance, suppose that things go on as well as can be expected. We have, however, recently been permitted to take a peep bebind the curtain, and catch a glimpse of what has oO foi og on in one of the departments.— Amongst other » Wwe learned that a very pretty German girl, about 21 or 22 yoars of age, hasbeen sedu- ced by aclergyman,(of what denomination we did not as- carta) who is located on Long Island, within 10 or 12 miles, or thereabouts, of the city. After the illicit inter. course had been carried on for some time, and the girl’s peculiar situation could be no longer kept a secret, she came to this city, and remained in seclusion until about six or eight ‘0, when, upon or by en arrangement made by other Alms House, where, al he gave birth toa child. After remaining in establishment for a sufficient length of time to admit of her removal, (if we are rightly infermed,) she was sent to another establishment, under the control of the City authorities, generally known as the Tombs, where she was kept in duronce vile for several days ; after which, she was taken out, and otherwise disposed of, probably rmitted to take up her residence with a friend, (in tt street,) until sufficiently recovered, to return unsus- pected to some byrne | le her by herseducer, who, as we have been given to understand, has paida liberal bonus, amounting, we believe, to about $800, doubtless with a view of putting a quietus to the whole affair ; but -whether this was taken behalf of the city and county, or whether it was taken as a mere gratuity, for personal favors granted to the reverend seducer, we are not yet able to say ; of course, “ they are all honor- able m ‘We can only say that the case presents itself in jovel light, on account of the girl being transferred from place to place, in the manner she ‘was, as wetlas the manner in which the affair was dis- posed of. This, then, is one of the mysteries of Gotham, to which we alluded above. Movements of Travellers. The following arrivals, yesterdi re no insignificant evidence of the prog f et ring intercourse with the Southern and Western sections of the Union with ourcity. At the Amenican—E D. Hudson, Georgia; B. Russell, Bos- ton; J. B. Fulton, Va.; J. Monroe, U.8. A.; Messrs. Weir & Easton, Philad.; J.’ Cobett, 8.'C.; 8. B. Brown, do; J. H. Speed, Memphis. Astor.—L. Janen, N.O.; W. Faison, Thomas Faison, 3 ‘atts, Va ; John Mertens, 8. Donald, " J.; A. Robinson, Louisi J. Hu. ed, 3 Kent, Richmond; Messrs. Frost, Cui rell, and Enoglish,Maine; W. ‘ison, Boston; W. H. Ives, Boston; Jam man, Gleason, Glason, Cotte O. Thomas, Norwich; W. El Boston; C. Richardson, Cincin W. Cleggett, Wash: T. H. Whitney, N. J; es Pennoyer, R. T. ; J. A. Poor, Bangor; R. C. Morton, Port- Boston. Ciry.— nd, Philad; J. B. Fitzgerald, Michi- ga; James Jabell, Alabama, JG Bapuat, JK. Ecklon, ‘a,; E.R. Price, D. Black, Elkton, Ky.; L. B Farcisb, J. Falls, Maco, Tenn.; Plosant Smith, W. T. Campbell, Nashville, Tenn.; J. Stockdale, Ky ; A. Hamilton, New Le go J.D. Osborne, St. Louis; Charles Chauncey Franxiix.—E. Rosavelt, New Jersey; J. D Black Ohio; O. S. Meyers, Conn.; N. P. 1, do;W. H Da- vis, Albany; G. Arnold, New York; tT. McKenuey, Newark; H French, Georgia; W. R. Hassell, Ala; M Burns, Nashville. Guone.- George Dusorne, Philad.; James Bouchier, Englaod; Henry attlebary, Bristol. 11, Be ia, 8. 01 Howarn —H H Robinson, N. C.; H.J Ri lem W. A. Chambers, Alex. Langhiin, Col C.; Jonathan Chapman, Boston; W. Clarke, Ne Jos. Worth, NC; Jeese Hhatt, do; P. White, mond; W. McKim, Wolliamsburgh, Ky ; P. E. Stockton, Alabama; J. Grey, N H.; J. Clarke. Syracuee; G. W. Hale, Buffalo; James Durno, St. Louis; J. Wheaton, Pittsburgh; "J. C. Baggs, Philad.; George Shunagan, Cincinnati. From Texas.—The steamship New York, from Galveston, arrived at New Orleans on the 26th ult., The C of the 21st ult. says :— Galves on is atill improving with undiminished steadi- ness and rapidity. A large number of substantial new buildings are in progress; confidence in the prosperity of Salem, Indiana; J. Forkner the city is unabated, and new settlers are coming is daily. It ie gratifying to know that the interior CA gree ‘upon that of the country ; anc rtein, Tnenever industry can be brought seat upon the 1 resources of our prolific wernor elect, was at Austin — eee put foward as lorado as far as Lagrange. In Galveston, Hous- Sono ned the other towns of the State, an impro- ved state of prosperity 18 visible. Cuaxnanoo County.—The whigs have elected 10 of the 19 supervisors in thiscounty. Mr. Storrs, the whig of Assembly, is elected supervisor in the town of bus, by 100 majority. Canapa Re-annexen.—The Detroit Advertiser of Llp et ae the gy — Nala pnd re- xed Canada to Michigan, 8 bridge o! across Detoit river. sian 4 . the theatre are enlarged ix, at least, | mee. “ .—A man LA the name of Konacay,in an emaigrast boarding ane rent McKey & Son, corner of Morris and Washington streets It that these two men lodged, in the same room, andi tue morning Kencoty, discovered that his pocket book had been of sixty-six sovereigns ; and sus- piston venting ypen Ward, he was arrested, and upon searching mn, the officer found sixty six sovereigns in ils et. Committed for examination by the Chief of police. sduy in tho Toubetnare as some sonslocrobie ox yesterday, ‘omba,there was some rable ex- citement an examination which was then under way in the “ star” chamber of that establishment. very anxious to ascertain the at least to find some mur. jation, but, on entering the ante chamber re ane to our great pases za-cuineet hrenologi entleman examining the heads Tee Learned fitrotos—-Mosers. Mi Osborne and Drinker. is scientific examiner ing their pulses,and fussing over their sculls,sliding the bac! Peepers,” ar the suine ime extoling their vurtues, and peepers,” sam © vu neatly sliding o" r their defects, so that these n felt pleased with themselves, and highly compli- mented the operator. We understand that the several Certificates, the result of the examination, will be laid before the Common Council this eve , #0 that they in their profound wisdom, select the most suitable justice to remove trom the Tombs to fill the vacancy at Jefferson Market. It would been weil ifthe heads of these magi d been examined prior to their appointment. ored that the Common Council intend to appoint some Phrenologist to attend in the yor’s office to examine the heads of all persons mf mended {for office, especially the heads of the icemen. Pome Black Book.—W« just seen a little book en- titled a list of persons against whom ji nts have been entered n the District Attorney, on forfeited re cognizances. This boov, we believe, is intended as a check against “straw bail,” to be in Possession of the Judges and Magistrates, as a reference in cases of taking recognizances to er. “ Grab” Game.—Jack Brant and Jim Wilson, two Five Point covies, were arrested yesterday, for coming the “grab” game over a boy by the name of William ‘ields. it appears that the Lyte! nt in re No 76 Centre street, to procure xchange of a $1 bill, when one of these rascals 81 ed the bill from the if . Committed by J ustice Disorderly.—Daniel Mudget was arrested yoseey) on the complaint of policemen Garvev and Feeney, of the 6th ward, who charge him with keeping a disorderly common resort for This fellow, Mud- a violent assault and ‘ing a blow in the mouth, her upper teeth down her throat. Justice Merritt held him to bail in the sum of $500, in default of which he was committed to prison. Stabbing with a Knife.—Sarah Williama was arrested lant night, for stabbing William Liviogston on the head with a knife, at the corner of Greenwich and Barrow streets. Locked up by Justice Room A Descent upon Gumblers.—Georg: irch, James Birs- ley, Patrick Me! and George Jeffrey, were discover- ed gambling in a porter house at the corner of 24th ati and 10th Avenue, at | o’clock on Sunday morn- ing, and all brought to the station house, and locked up by Justice Roome. Bautimors, March 4th, 1846. The Beauty and Fashions—Sleighing Parties, &c, The late snow seems to have almost bewildered the good people of our ‘little village,” insomuch that, notwithstanding Lent, we still continue our gaiety with almost undiminished vigor. The most charming féte ot the past season was ighing party, given by Mrs. H. T., on Tuesday last, lence, about one mile from the a at her magtificent re: city. The party, aftera ride of about six miles, assembled at Mrs. T.’s, to spend the rest of the evening in dancing, téte-a-tétes, &o. The merry sound of music seems to arouse the belles and beaux from the tea and toast which they were so quietly ducussing, much to the annoyance of several loving couples; for where will you find less romance \dwich, then cup ‘of chocolate or a ean 5 We room decorated in most exquisite taste, and tA entirely new; and while the couples are taking their places for the first dance, we have time to arrange our spectacles on our nos in order the better to notice the proceedings of the gay dancers. The dance is lead off by Mr. T——, the host, with the | bene Miss S—— H——, who, with brilliant wit, a ‘ighly cu'tivated mind, and much beauty, is a most agreeable little person. ‘But the fairy-like Miss S— C— is truly most worthy of the admiration and ho- mage paid toher by the xumerot nds whom her tascinating manners have collected und her. One cannot failto notice and admire the aristocratic and lady-like bearing of Miss L—— J——, as she floats through the graceful waltz, with W—— T——, a very handsome young man, entirely without conceit or pre- tensions, but why, with able manners, and some wit, is the favorite of lt where, where can I find w: wherewith to give the least idea of real waltzing of Mrs. H—— T—, tl ! But now turn with me towards the lovely Miss L——- M——, in whose person the graces seem to have taken their jpon whom Heaven ms to have lavished all loveliness and beauty. This is her “ first winter,” her inge: mess and naiveré serve only to render her more chereng. Those 1 ly eyes have enchained more than one heart too firmly to be freed, unless one might discover where “ Lethe, the river of oblivion, rolls Her watery labyrinth, whereof who drink, Forthwith his former state and being forgets, Forgets both joy and grief, pleasure and pain.” Smt our beaux, we are proud to enumerate young w— J—, of your city, whose affability end gentle- manly conduct, have gained him anil friends in a place where, on his arrival, he had probably not an acquain- tance. Th in a flirtation chair, I recognise that in- corrigible wW— B—: he is now, I ng eg pout nonsense into the of the maiden by his side. great Polka man, professes to enjoy waltzing exceedingly ; but the exprsssion of his coun- tenance during the waite, is @ proof positive to the con- tra These flirtations ere terrible bores. There, in another corner, sit Miss E—— J——-,'and O—— W—-, with a handsome face, and agreeable versing with the agreeable, Mrs. 8—— H. young T— J—, who, by his intelli 6 manly sppearance, and retiring manners, become a universal fav y reclician a beauty and grace, upon an ottoman, may be seen Miss R——, surrounded, as usual, by beaur ; but her expressive glance, occa- sionally cast towards J-—- B——, shows very evidently thathe is the favored.one. Her brother, A—— R—, is rather a handsome fellow, with agreeable manners, although not much intellect. His chief recommendation is a travelled man, and consequently, con- «The New Comet. 0: varory, March 6, 1846. Sin—I enclose the parabolic elements of new comet, computed by Professor Hubbard, from my obser- vations of last t, and the two preceding nights. A more extensive series of observations may afford arguments for more perfect elements. Respectfully, &c., M. F. Mavayr, Lt. U. 8. N. Hon. George Bancroft, Seeretary of the Navy. Parabolic elements computed from the fa! 8 NM. T. Wash. ae Bye hale, cin Mar. 3, 3261 44 15 01.2209 11 17 3063 « H “4, $2 20 67 15 00 S267 12 46 44.42 0 5831 5, 2966 08 1155516 14 14 62:80 0 57 (Pis. Cot. B. iPer. Pass, March 11, 9657 M. T., Washington. the les observ in’ NN Dee ong Asc. Nod 796 43.1 vite “B03 he Di 0 60 52 66 motion direct. te elements reproduce the middle observation within 1712 long. and 2.6 lat. ‘M. F. Mavay. Fraup anp Suictpe—The old adage, that * honesty is the best policy,” is practically verified by the experience cf every day, by the evideuce of ail history, public and Rover, and by the unhsppy fate of all who forget great truth. It is,in tact, a portion of the great moral law, written in the hearts of all men, whispering to every man’s con- science,that wi -doing wall never go unpunished The report of the Comptroller, relative to the ex wnditure on the canals—patilished by order of the gislature—brings to light a revolting system ot fraud and perjury, which has been carrying on for some time by the euperintendeat Sandford A. Hoop er, and hie clerk, one Reynolds. Their practice was to render false accounts of moneys disbursed— swear to them, and then pocket the difference be- tween what had been really disbursed, and what had been fraudulently charged. Great sums must have been obtained in this manner, since it appears they have been carrying on this system since 1812. Now, however, comes the , showing, that though dishonesty may for atime go undis- covered, yet, in the end, shame, disgrace, and ruin overtake the culprit. The whole has been dis- covered; and we are informed that Reynolds, one ot the party, has, in the horrors of a guilty con- science, committed suicide. From St. Josern’s Istann.—The New Orleans Picayune of the 27ih ult. say We have seen a letter from Bt. Jovepiu’s Island, dated ti Sh instar: But two companies had thea moved toward their purpose being to reconnoitre. ly @xpected to start about the 90th instant for jo. There were rumors od the island relative to the Mexi- cans fortify ing the Point Isabelle, but their euthenticity esta wit! Janben, Committed auloide. jos cul throet. moti forthe act aud he bore the mame of being & very col man. MON: REET. Sunday, March 8-6 P. M. There has been very little business done in the market during the past week, ‘and the changes been very trifling. Prices for most of the fancies been firmly sustained, and the market appears to be j on the turning point for an sdvance. We annex a table giving the quotations for the prin pal speculative stocks in this market, for each day of past week, and at the close of the market on the w previous. There has been a general improvement! prices. Reading Railroad advanced duripg the w: nine percent, but fell off five at theclose. The ray advance in this stock has hada very favorable eff; upon the market generally. QuoraTions Fon THE Fargoreay Stocxs i tus New Yor » Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Pri 6% 465 47% 476 i RE Rea wx oy OP ae vr —- Mm — TM TK TG ye ay TM TM Te TK 1K 3 7 € 8 BoB lied 10% —_ - % - A comparison of prices ruling at the close<of the m ket yesterday, with those current at the close of the p: vious week, shows a decline in Long Island of } p cent ; Harlem, 2}; Canton, 2; Farmers’ Loan, wich and Worcester, 1}; Ohio 6's, 1} ; Kentucky 6's, Pennsylvania 5’s, 1; Reading, 7; Morris Canal, Vicksburg fell off }. The lowest price paid for R Railroad, at the close of the market,was 72 per cent. Stock speculators, as well as all others, are anxious waiting some definite movement in the Senate upon Oregon question, so that they may be able to judso, some extent, what is likely to be the result of the m ter. There appears to be considerable difficulty in ranks of both parties, and it is the generel impressi that the breach between the democratic Senators is ficiently wide upon this question to prevent a re-unio In the event of the division upon the Oregon questi continuing, the compromise resolutions will undoubteJ ly pass. The resolutions of Senator Colquitt meet general favor, and the rumor current in Wall str few days since, that these resolutions had passed, had very favorable effect upon business sffairs. From we come to the conclusion that the ‘passage of these 1 solutions through the Senate, would give a very impetus to commercial matters. It is stated that these resolutions would not pass ti lower house, and that the question would, therefor remain open, ard no nearer a settlement than is now. The commercial, manufacturing, and in fa all classes, do not care so much about the question bei: settled, asthey do about the manner in which it will arravged, or rather the fact that the peaceful relatio of the two countries— United States and Great Britain will not be disturbed. There is a very large class this country opposed to any settlement ofthis qu they wish it to remain open, to act asa sinking fund political capital, to fall beck upon in the next Pres! tial contest. ¢ Should the Senate pass the “‘ compromise resolution; of Mr. Colquitt, the public mind will at once becom settled, no matter what course the lower house m pursue in the affair, as it will show a determinetion the part of the upper house, to prevent a rupture int amicable relations now existing between the two cor tries. These resolutions will be decided upon som: time within the next week or twe; they are fairly 4 the Senate, and no other public business will be tran ted, until they aredisposed of; and it is possible introduction into the lower house will arrest fu ection upon the tariff and sub-treasury bills, until (the resolations) are disposed of. In this way, this 0. gon question may arrest the business of the session, put off action on the two most important bills before tt| representatives of the pezple. From present appearances, we shonld judge that tt! first session of the twenty-ninth Congress would ran pretty close to the second. The little progress made perfecting any of the proposed measures required b| the principal interests of the country, after mcre ths three months’ sitting, is pretty good evidence that session will be longer than any previous one, larly as it appears to be the determination of the low( house to dispose of every important billin contemp! tion. It is suggested that the new tariff bill in the bands | the Committee of Ways and Means, and about being sented to the House, go into operation on the lst of tober; there is, therefore, some probability of passing, if it passes this session, before that time, wi ia no doubt some slight satisfaction to those interest Some of the party papers find fault with the time gested for this bill to go into operation. The Ist of O tober is, of all others, the best time in the whole y: for the modifications in the tariff to go into operatio] The importations for the first quarter alter thet day, ar] for part of the second quarter, are usually very limit which gives a better opportunity for the consumption the old stocks of goods—those imported under the p sent tariff—than would be the case if the changes wi made in the midst of the busiuess seasons. By the ductionsand modifisations going into operation on 1st of October, they will have very little effect upon following spring. It should be the aim of the government to make change in the administration of its affairs, affecting great interest of the country, as gradual and as easy possible ; and as long notice should be given of change, as may be consistent with the wants and poliq of the government. The contemplated reduction in the duties, on many ticles imported very largely into the country, is great, and such notice should be given as will those interested to reduce their supplies to the lo amount. The Ist of October is not a day too far evenif the bill had already passed; and our import have from this time to that to prepare themselves to the reduction. There are many who do not believe the slightest alt tion will be made in the tariff this session of and will not, therefore, place themselves in a position meet the changes, until they are actually made and b) come a law of the land. The present tariff was p in July, and went into operation on the lat of Septe! ber, 1842, less than two months after it became a ls) The change from a low to a high average rate of di produced by that tariff act, was greater than change proposed by the new tariff In 1842, the rate duty was raved from twenty per cent and under, to average of a a more than thirty six per c while the change now contemplated reduces the at age rate of duty from about thirty to less then per cent. The foreign trade of any country is not much affected by an increase of duty, as by a reductio: contemplated increase in the average rate of dat usually jocreases the importation, as every one engeg: in importing strives to get ae large a supply on band possible, under the low duty, so as to benefit by the ta prices an increased duty at first invariably On the other hand, a contemplated reduction in average rate of duty generally tends to restrict im tions, for some time previous to the adoption of « low tariff; and supphes, to a great extent, are kept back w til they can be entered under the new bill, so as take benefit of the reduction. In 1842, when the last alteration was made in tariff. and that alteration was an increase of duty, importations were comparatively limited. The co’ try was just recovering from the effect of the comme! cial revulsioa a few years previous, and there wes so great a demand for goods as there now is. The tions had not the effect upon our foreign which those now in contemplation will have, if ed—in the first place, because the alterations now posed are diametrically opposite to those made in} and, in the second place, because our foreign trade more extensive. ‘A reduction in the price of any article, cansed by reduction in the daty on that article, falls upon a few. The consumers may be for a time sligatly fitted by the reduced cost, while it may rein having lergo' stocks imported under a high tariff; en an increased price, produced by an increased duty, f¢ #0 lightly apon consumers, as to be hardly felt. O commercial systems are so frequently and sudden; changed, that the commercial classes hardly know w! to depend upon, or when to consider any system manent ; in fact, there is no such thing as permanenc or stability in any of our laws regulating trade and merce. It is the sudden changes, more than the law themselves, that produce se much difficulty in mercen tile matters. Those engaged in the foreign trade of t country can conform te any lew or system, no matt what it may be, affecting their business, if it is permanent, and they can depend upon ite stability. ‘The proposed modifications in the tarif are: in fact, are absolutely required—to extend and ii our foreign trade, and to open markets for our agricul! ral products in foreign countries ; but they should nef