The New York Herald Newspaper, May 5, 1846, Page 2

The Cambria’s Malls and Passengers, is yet doubtful whether the mails, or the list of the passengers by the Cambria, can reach town to r not, We rather think they will not—if they do, we will publish the fact in our evening edition fhe Arrival and Golng Ashore of the Cam- bria—The News. The city was startled yesterday afternoon, by the arrival of the intelligence, at the Herald oflice, that the fine steamer Cambria, in trying to reach Bos- ton harbor, had gone ashore at Cape Cod, in con- sequence of one of those delicious spring fogs which sometimes, for six weeks at a time, hangs over the coast route of these vessels, from Halifax to Boston. This is the second or third steamer which has met with such an accident in the mur- derous navigation of that const. It will not, probably, be the last, unless the Cunard company take it in their wise heads to run these vessels di- om Halifax to New York. lives have been lost. The news, which is more important than was expeeted, though only a week later, will be found nother cohumn. We give as much as we can There wasa great rush for the Extra, at our office, yesterday afternoon, and they went off like hot corn. The complexion of this intelligence, at the first blush, seems to be favorable to the commercial intérests of this country—the political intelligence, particularly on Oregon, is very meagre, but quiet. There is, however, in English and French affairs— | aot to say in Spain and other states—a deep under- | swell—a hollow tone in the movements of society | «whieh evidently precedes some greatand inighty earthquake, hurricane, or eruption in the present | organization of society in Western Europe. Gor- | weous display and horrible destitution appear to | be idering over certain portions of these coun- | tries, hand in hand, as if toa common grave and | a mutual charnal house. In England, there are already serious misgivings whether Sir Robert Peel can succeed in his contradictory measures of the Insh coercion and English com bills. If he | nitompts to carry the former in the House—it has | already passed the Lords—a defection of the Irish | and free-trade votes is threatened to his corn bill. Fortunately, no re’ traordinary attempis to fire this cityin thirteen places in one niglit, is a fact that should arouse the Vigilance, not only ofthe police, but of the citi- Zens gene most untiring watchfulness is absolutely necessary, for the protection of life and property. Itis now a well ascertained fact, that New York, which is the greatest and most flour- | ishing city in this country, and one of the greatest | commercial marts in the world, is the rendezvous | of thieves, pickpockets, burglars, blacklegs, incen- diaries, counterfeiters, eut-throats, and villains of every description, from every quarter of the civil- ized world. These characters flock to this city in the spring of the year, with a view to carry on their trades at the races, religious anniversaries, and other gatherings of the people. Meanwhile, in order to keép themselves in practice, they prowl about the streets in the darkness of the night; and when they cannot obtain plunder by ea- sier means, they set fire to the houses which they wish to rob, in order, amid the confusion, to com- mit their depredations. It beliooves, therefore, no® only the police to exercise all their vigilance to defeat these schemes of incendierism and. vil- lany, but all our citizens should unite, and lend their aid for the prevention of crime, and the detection of these midnight scoundrels, The authorities should require no other urging than the extraordinary fact that we have mentioned, of the city having been fired in thirteen places in one night, to make them increase the police force, and to exact from their servants the utmost dili- gence in the discharge of their duty. But upon all, we recommend to our citizens the exercise of unceasing vigilance. Our steam- boat landings swarm with English pickpockets, whose proficiency in the art is proverbial, and who dreas ina style of elegance and fashion, in order to throw their victims off their guard. As for blacklegs, one jostles you at every corner, and the purlieus of the Hook and the Five Points teem with the lower order of criminals. Against the skilfully contrived depredations of this swann of miscreants, the only ‘safeguard, as we said be- fore, is untiring caution. to be a very serious question among men of busi- ness. Tho present Congress has passed nothing but the notice resolutions, giving power to the President to terminate the joint occupanoy of the Oregon territory, which has been celebrated as a mighty victory by the government editor’ in the If such a result should take place, Sir Robert Peel | resigns; and then the terrible struggle of the fac- tions for supremacy in Great Britain, takes place | throughout the empire. his may be the begin- | ning of a revolution. i Franoe is equally ina critical condition. The | republican elements, and the war spirits, are only | waiting for the death gf Louis Philippe, either by | nature or assassination, to burst forth in that ex- | citable land, and to throw Europe into consterna- | tion. The recent attempt at assassination, if suc- | cessful, would have been the general signal for | revolution in France, and a revolution in France would be a revolution in all Western Europe. | Spain is in a like inflammable condition, as the | flight of Narvaez indicates. | On the whole, the news, though somewhat | yloomy and foreboding, as respects European | political and social affairs, is highly prosperous | and encouraging towards the United States. Our | great staple seems to be gradually advancing. | The Oregon question makes no noise. ‘The only | and principal difficulty on that point, arises from the want of skill, decision, and energy of the American Executive—and the want of the like qualities in the British Plenipotentiary. Mr. Polk and Mr. Pakenham have, thus fur, successfully blundered the two nations into a war feeling to- wards each other; and by another year’s petty and vacillating negotiation, they may get the two bravest and most gallant nations on the face of God’s carth, into a bloody war with each other, and thus trouble the God-monopolizing Archbis- hop of Canterbury, and some canting parson at Washington, who thinks dancing desecrates the White House, toprepare sets of prayers, thank- mg Almighty God, respectively, that the British und the American people, descendants of a com- mon stock, have mutually murdered most glori- ously, and sent, either to heaven or to hell, somany thousands of human beings, all for his glory, the | salvation of souls, and the honor of these two re- | spective countri Selah! Tur Stare Convention.—What will this body | ofmen dot. This is an important question to the people of this State. By the returns, it seems | that there will be a large majority of the demo- eratic party in the convention; and that the whigs» asa party, in spite of all their efforts to conlesee | with the different factions throughout the State, have been disastrously defeated. There is, however, a very serious division in the ranks of the democracy. One cligue—denomi- nated the barnburners—is favorable to Silas | Wright and his prospects; the other cligue—the | old hunkers—are in favor of Polk and Marcy. | Both of these cligues, however, have the elements | of discipline to such a degree that they will re- | tain their ascendancy in this State, and avail themselves of all the dissensions among the whigs to keep it. On the other hand, the whigs are dreadfully divided. It is now generally, admitted by both | sections of the whigs, that the cry of niggerism | has been the main canse of their defeat through, | out the State; and that the aid they expected from | abolitionism, anti-rentism, and Fourierism, has notcome. There seems to be no belief now, that any ultra notions can pass the convention ; and, particularly, there seems to be little danger that | the colored population will be placed on a poli oallevel with the whites. Niggerism, as it is called, has been more fatal to the whigs than any ism they have as yet attempted to force down the throats of their party; and the probability now is, that the locofocos will connect it so much with the whig party, in their ulterior movements there, as to accomplish a most overwhelming defeat of the whigs, and all the isms, a@the fall election. In fact, the quarrels and purposes of Weed and Greeley on one side, and Webb and Brooks on the other, have aided very much in disuniting and defeating the whigs—and will continue to do the work of the locofocos gratis. When will the whigs Jearn common sense ? Mvsicat Crrricisa.—It is quite amusing to ob- serve the trash which is passed off on some of the pretending journals, as scientific musical eriti. cisms. These critics talk of A flat, D sharp and € natural, with a perfect looseness, and multiply words without meaning to as great an extent as ever the school men of the middle ages did in their wordy dialectics. What does the public or the general reader care for the nicest criticism, which splits simple tones into semi-tones, or which pretends to note down the variation of half # note in particular passages of music? | is the general effect, described in popular language, that constitutes the best species of musical criticism. All other kinds of criticism are bores. Some- times, indeed, some of these musical critics turn impudent, copy passages from reviews, and pass thei off as their own, on unsuspecting editors. Not long since, one of these musicians and musi- cal critics, actually copied from Blackwood’s Maga” zine, ® passage which originally referred to Mo- zart—altered it so a8 to apply to De Meyer, who was then playing in this city, and passed-it off upon the conductor of this journab ns*his ‘fwn critique. Outof good nature and confidence,. it was published without reading at the tine; and this very critic, itis believed, went round to his associate humbugs, and got them to make a great fuss about it, ag an atrocious plagiarism. Wecan give names and dates, if necessary. 1 Charles Pegabeau"know any thing of this fact 1 blanker meaning :— Polk Sonnet. x The stone Which the President's Messago, By a fling, cast on the top Of the Rocky Mountains, But which Congressional Procrastination Suffered to roll almost to the bottom, Is once more raised to the top. ere, Ona rock, stands the Chief Magistrate, A man of peace, and slow to anger. The Amo! a people, In glorious nai lity, surround him. ‘Their representatives D4 lemn onactment, ft discretion, To solemnly inform Great Britain, ‘That Oregon can no longer remain The subject of dis d jurisdiction, panes to the collision of clashing interests, n The danger of a border feud, Read, To kindle into a general war. Various other measures are now before both Houses, but with little probability of their passing. The sub-trensury bill, the tariff, and the ware- housing bill, are before the House, and several other important bills are before the Senate. Woe doubt whether any of these will pass during the present session, in consequence of the distractions | and dissensions in the administration forces, in i both Houses. dissension’ among the demo- cracy are very bitter and very deep seated. They have been produced, too, in a great measure, by the policy which Mr. Polk has pursued on the Oregon and other questions, and his vacillations, | from the first hour of his administration to this | date. Law Courts.—The case of Webb vs. Bacon did not come on yesterday, as was anticipated. It is expected to come off this day, or on Thursday. It will be perceived that the law courts are all court. Some interesting and amusing cases are expected to come up for trial. War or tHE Facrioxs.—The Courier and En- quirer and Express continue their bitter war on the Tyibune and Albany Evening Journal. In- deed, the conflict has now reached a point from which may be dated an entire revolution of the whig party in this section of the State. Late rrom St. Domixco.—We learn from Capt. Creasy, of the brig Clara, from St. Domingo City on the 29th ult., that the Dominicans were under arms day and night, in anticipation of an attack from the Haytiens, whom it was rumored would shortly make a descent upon that city. From Mexico. By a recent vessel from Vera Cruz, (the bark Ann Louisa, Captain Wilson,) we have received our regular files of Mexican papers, from which we make a few interesting translations :— El Monitor Republicano, of the 22d 3 | following from Reforma:—"A repo i ny abroad, which is generally credited, that President Pare- des, in conformity with the promise made to the nation at jan Luis Potosi, has resolved to march, without delay, to put himselfat the head of the troops destined to oporate against the Texans and N, Americans who have darod to show themselves opposite Matamoras.” The Reforma then goes on to applaud this resolution of Paredes, though it had been fron, the beginning wing to his govern- ment. The same journal states that it was believed either General Bravo or M. Tornel would be placed at the head of the government during the absence of Paredes with the army. Should this be true, itis probable that by this ‘ay lor and President Paredes, have alre: dy met together on the Geld of battl It is relatod by the same journal, that the cause of the revolt of the troops at San Luis, under Genoral Am- wudia, was their unwillingness to march to fight against Mrexas. On the morning the intended march was to taken place, when the troops were drawn up in front oftheir barracks, ready to start for the seat of war, a low mur mur was heard among them, and at last it broke out into the cry, “ We will not march”—" We will not go to ‘Texas.”’ General Ampudia, on being informed of this | came forward and harangued his troops ; he then laid hol upon the flag, and calling upon them to follow, led the way. They followed a little distance, as far asthe bridge of Flascala, but no further. He then gave the flag into | the hands of the proper officer, and left them to be led by their regular captains ; but they remained of the samo mind, and refused to march against Texas. From all which can be gathered of the state of public feeling in it t, that the people themselves ‘as, and even California and 0, jlexican confederacy, and join the United States confederacy if #0 disposed, except afew hot headed politicians, whose hends a re stuffed with ridiculous ideas of Mexican" glory,” and “fame,” and “honor.” ‘The same journal which gives the above account of tho revolt of the troops of San Luis, says— “These disorders are the exclusive work of the machi- nations of the enemies of the republic, and of our nation- ality and independence. Not far from the government, there are those who think as much of a war with Texas as they do of undertaking the conquest of Russia.” For some time past, we notice in almost allthe Mexican iapers which come to band, an article taken from a New york paper, headed, “ Deplorable Condition of the Ame- rican Rhy in Yoxes.” in New York, has given immense pleasure to certain parties in Mexico, and has been extensively copied and circulated, as if it were true, or worthy the least notice. Accounts from the province of Durango represent that the Indians have made another irruption into that depart- tment, at several diferent points, and are carrying all before them, laying waste,the country wherever they ap- pear. Be ferstiuten Vom rpoel. jefore le! May 4.—Several jurors were excused. The case of Bacon vs. Webb, it is expected, will come on this day (Thesday) oF om Thursday. toon following ions were ropdered before a full Lewis B. Griffin va. Moody.—Motion snide report oftefores heed. Nonl¥ Motion fo set George C. DeKay vs. The Atlantic Insurance Co Judgment for the plaintiff on demurrer, with liberty $0 defendant to plead denover on pare Se een r days. BE 4 re Winkle vs. John Constantine.—Motion for John G Winter va Henry Carter, et als-—Judgment for ‘ 3 fe calender will hot be called below No. 45 this day (Tugsday), Oyer and Terminer. Before Rew! Edmonds and Ald’n. Benson and Charlick. Marv 4.—" court opened the May term, but no grand jury. were sworn, there being no business before the Sout The panel were sccordiagly Giecharged for the term, recent ex,, | Waar Witz Conoress Dot—This is boginning | following poetic strains, cast into blank verse and | open, having commenced the May session in each | ol | efforts to please. traitorous article, drawn up | porting Intelligence. Thorrine oven re CENTREVILLE ‘Tasceikertap ay. | —A very interesting match esme off as above—one of the most exciting that has taken place in this vieinity, within | the last twelve months, betteen— | «Newburgh “LDULNohn' Made | _ The former was backed $500 to $250 against the latter, | under the saddle. ‘The odds, previous to the start, was about this figure, and a considerable pe result—ot pe! | which there: is no occasion to note. but in inferior condition, in consequence of the late heavy rains, having spots here end there, which made it very slippery for the animals as they sed. Atthe start, in the first heat, New! th had the pole, und led the way about a neck in front; at the drawgate he broke and lost some 12 ‘ths ; before he reached the quarter he was up: and Tost some 6 more lengths; after which be went well to the half, gaining considora- bly on John, but a little beyond the half he broke aguin, which threw his chance out for the heat to all appear- ance, but the sorrel followed the example round the | top and broke twice, followed by Newburgh, who came well up to the drawgate, but he could not catch his op- ment, whose rider came home with his hands on his Eness, an easy winner of the heat, in 2m. 46 sec. The Second Heat,—The black led, but ero he reached the drawgate broke, but at the quarter was well up, not 2 lengths apart; between that and the half, John broke twice, and fell some 10 or 12 lengths behind ere he reach- ed the top. Down, th straight tide John came well up, but Newbugh mafiMfained his ition home in 2m, 42 sec. Third Heat—6 to 4 was Dow offered that Newburgh would take the heat, but no takers. John had a sore on his neck just in the rein line, that told wonderfully ‘ainst every time it was touched be winced fear- fally, ‘and made him break more than once. At the same time a heavy mist was fe so that there was no see- ing round the track. Newburgh led tho way a length in front, both going well ; at the quarter, the sorrel was up skipping a little; at the half well together, but the latter 3 or 4 lengths in the rear. They kept thus round to the draw gate, where the Colonel appeared some 4 or 6 lengths in tront, which he maintained home in 2 m. 88} sec. Fourth Heat.—Betting#was more even, but no takers. They went off well together head and head—but by the time the sorrel reached the quarter, he was up and fell some 10 rt He behind, and could not recover home, which was reached by Newburgh some 12 or 15 lengths in front, in 2 m. 40 sec. Fifth Heat.-Newburgh took the lead by half a length, going woll. 2 to 1 was now offered upon him. It wasa most pretty trot throughout; both well together at a first rate speed to the top,,where Jobn fell off somewhat; and they kept thus home without even a break in this heat, Newburgh leading about 2 lengths in front, in 2m, 38 ummary of the result, A match, mi under the saddle, best $ in 5, for $750, between H. Jones’ bl. g. Newbu: vifeh: & A 1 5 h ia. Jone: C. Bartine’s ch. g. John Moffit socoe 3 23.9.9 Timo 2m. 46 5; 2 m. 428; 2 m. 39}8; 2m. 408; 2m. 38, ‘his one fof the most exoiting trots that has come off in this vicinity for a length of time, and a consi- derable sum changed hands on the occasion. Had the track beonina rent condition, th: been turned, to a vast amount ; but is not likely to be terminated thus. The pacing match between J. Van Wagner's May Flower and H, Warton’s Chenango Chief, did not come off, in consequence of the lameness of the former. Theatrical and Musical. Panx.—The house was filled, last evoning, with the beauty and fashion of tho city, to witness the first ap- pearance of Mrs. Mowatt since her return from the South. When the lady first came on tothe stage, she was greeted with warm and hearty demonstrations of applause, which continued for several moments. The jece m for the occasion was Lovell's play of * Love's Sacrifice,” Mrs, Mowatt taking the part of Mar- aret, and Mr. Vandenhoff that of Matthew Ellmore.— ‘here was a strong cast of characters, and the play went off in admirable style. @f Mrs. Mowatt's Margaret, we cannot speak too highly. It was a highly finished, grace- ful and effoctive piece of acting throughout, and was re- coived by the audience with marked favor. Her voice has much improved since she last ared befo: York audience, Her style has become more evenand solid, and we are no longer left in doubt as to the rank which she is dostined to assume in her arduous profession. ‘We do not mean to insinuate that Mrs. Mowatt has ready attained perfection inher art. That is only to bo acquired after long and arduous study and ice. Sho has not yet attempted those great tragic charactors which rendered Mrs. Siddons immortal ; but she evinces in the chasacters which she now takes, such purity of taste, such accuracy in conception, and mature judgment, and such naturalness of acting, that we do not risk too much in saying that when she does attompt those leading c! racters, she cannot fail. The character of Margaret lowed her full scope for the exercise of her undoubted genius. ‘The part abounds with gushes of pure feeling, tender affection, and lofty heroism, which render it high- ly attractive throughout. There were two passages in which her reading differed m our conception, but our limited space will not allow us int them out. ‘The same cause provents u: rting just now to those few blemishes in he: Je which struck us last evening, and which we will have time to point out during the re- mainder of her engagement. Her voice, during the first act, was slightly tremulous and uneven, but it afterwards assumed a rich sweetness which harmonized miethed with the part. Mr. Vandenhoff’s Ellmore really tool us by surprise. We have never seen him to so much ad- vantage. rasped the character with such power, and so completely identified himself with it, that he car- ried the audience completely with him, and illicited from , them spontaneous bursts of Ec eg Mr. Dyatt’s La- font wes excellent, as was Fishers Jean Ruse, Bar- | rett's St. Loo, and Mrs, Abbott's Herminie. the other characters we haye not time to but the were all excellent. At the close of the play, in aceo ance with the repeated and tumultuous calls of the audi- ence, Mr. Vandenhoff led Mrs. Mowatt before the cur- tain, when she was greeted with a perfect storm of | applause, and a magnificent beague was thrown from a private box, and was gracefully picked up and handed to her by Mr. Vandenboff. That gentleman, | with a most becoming modesty, declined participa- | tion in the plaudits that were lavishod upon the lady, and when retiring with her off the st he was eted | with such unmistakeable marks of applause, that ho was | obliged to return and bow his acknowledgements. To. night, Knowles’s ony, of The Wife,” Mrs. Mowat as Mariana, and Mr. Vandenhoff as Julian St, Piorre. Cur Minstax.e.—This Poppular Ethjopean ¢om- pany gave another of their inimitable performances last evening, at Palmo’s. They have gsown into great favor in this city, asfthey ought, for an evening can be spent most pleasantly, in listening to their sweet music. They | will remain here through the week. at this theatre passed off with great eclat. There | was a most crowded house, as generally is the case here. Some disappointment was experienced in consequence of the substitution of “Fazio” in the room of “ The Game- ster,” which was rendered necessary by the illness of Mr. J. R. Scott, who was in consequence unable to take his part in that piece : hence the substitution. ‘ Fazio,” however, was admirably performed, notwithstanding the { short preparation, and geye complete satisfaction. Mrs. | G. Jones, as Bianca, was the gem of the piece. Her per- | formance was a great achivement. She never appeared | to better advantage, and seemed, on this occasion, to soar | into the highest possible height of tragic pathos and con- ception. The other performers, also, sustained her well, with a correctness anJ precision truly sapeieting. under the circumstances. The national drama of ‘‘ The Traitor, or the Battle of Yorktown,” was received with great favor, and, we are glad to see, is announced for repetition this evening. “The Gamester,” also, will be presented this evening, should the health of Mr. Scott enable him (as it is hoped) to appoar. Greexwicn Tueatne.—As usual, when the inimitable | ance at the Greenwich last night. Throughout, the per- | formances, there prevailed the most unbounded applause, | a flattering evidence to the actors of the success of their To-night, Mr. Eddy’s benefit is announ- ced, with a splendid bill, viz: * The of Lyons,” “The Dumb Belle,” and the favorite farce of the ‘ Ho- nest Thieves.” That fine young actor Mr. Duff, will a) pear as Beauseant in the ‘ Lady of Lyons,” and Miss Cla- ra Ellis has volunteered to play Pauline, so that with Mr. Eddy as Claude Melnotte, the play is powerfully cast.— We bespeak 8 crowded house on this occasion ; Mr, Ed- dy is a very popular actor among the patrons of the ireenwich, and they will certainly make his benefit substantial one. By ‘anotice in our advertising columns it will be percaived that a number of our most respecta- ble citizens have resolved to get up a complimentary be- nofit for Mr. Myers, on Monday, the 11th inst. Mr. and Mrs, Kean opened their engagement at St. Louls on the 25th ult., with the play of the "Gamester.” Mr. Epwaro L. Warxen.—This gentleman gives a concert this evening, at the Tabernacle, in which he will be assisted by Miss L.. Northall, and by that sweetest of flutists, Mr. Ryle, and several others. Mr. Walker will perform on a piano-forte constructed with his patent im- provement. From our reminiscences of a very pleasant evening party two winters ago, at the house of @ ma: of the Iast cabinet, when we listened to Mr. Wal playing, with a great deal of pleasure, not unmixed with wonder, at the brilliancy and rapidity of his execu. tion, we feel safe in venturing to predict that he will make @ sensation among the amateurs, and the musical public generally. Siaxon Dr. Nononna’s Concrnt.—Expectation is at its height in relation to this entortainment, which is to take place at the Apollo Saloon, this eve: ‘as our readers | will see by an advertisement in © column. Ma- dame Otto is to lend the charms of her aweet and power- ful voice to the entertainment, Signor de Noronha will also be assisted by Mr. H. C. Ti there will be o full orchestra, led by Mr. | Bevon pe Rinas.—This gentleman A concert at the Melodeon in Boston on Tuesd: last, in | which he was assisted by Madam ignor do andothers. De is a deli ‘ician, | and well deserves success. The entertain; jighly en of inthe Boston papers. The singing of Signor Begnis, whom it is superfluous to praise, and the playing of Madame Lazarre, who has no equal on the | in this ong @ added to the delightful execution | of Senor de Ribas himself on his favorite instrume: | could not fail to afford ungratified delight to a re’ audience. Hearn Acexaxpen.—This distinguished profossor of the jagic art is now in Augusta, from whence he goes to Bitees, and then returns immediately to this city. Tur Gri Canavan.—Van Amburgh’s grand cara- yan, broke ap their cam the head of Broadway, on Thursday and commenced jts march esstward. ‘The same excitement to witness this imposing cay is manifested in the con towns through which it entry” was made in New York. as when the ‘“‘triut near, turns out to see the ‘' Every body, far rt show,” a6 they call it, On Tuesday the exhibition will be in. Dawbury, Connecticut; on We at Ridgefield; on Mag hee at Norwalk ; on at Bridgeport, and on Satu iy and Monday at New Haven. Weicw at Mann's Crrevs.—Colonel Mann has started on a tour through the Eastern States, with one of the finest equestrian companies in tho . He has been to Albany and ¥, where the com} very sucgpssful, and now proceed? to where he will be in about » week from “ Yankee Hill performs, a very good house was in attend, | | Bowery Tuxarne.——The entertainments last night | 'y Imeelligence. ‘Trixity Cuvacn Cumes.—Several sweet | out on the joyous summer air of yee. from the musical bells of new Trinity. Brokers arrested in the midst of their jabbing, by the metallic harmony, stealing upon them “‘like the sweet south,” | causing them fora few moments to forget, the jargon of stocks, and carryin them in memory back to the da; Ww ys ir boyhi en they were free from the lusts of On aed fait oy in the. silo, asic of tho old church ell. We have no doubt that if were tunes played on the chimes every day, it would have an ‘excellent influence on the morals of Wall street. itxcx.—The Anglo-American church, which has y worshipped in the Minerva Booms commenced orshipping on Sun e Rooms, Re ie the ae some rascal stole the surplice of Rev. Mr. Marcus, and a number of prayer books. Mepican Conxvention.—The Medical Convention com- mences its session this morning, at 10 o'clock, at the Medical College in Broadway. It will be an interesting convention. Cononen’s Orricr.—May 4-—Sudden Death—The Cor oner was called to hold an inquest at 111 Suffolk street, ‘on'the body of Mr. Newkirk, about 40 years of “it beg Mr. vee Uh. ce to te hing’ bin ‘wagon to purchase potatoes, He seen to fall suddenly frpm his seat, and upon‘taking him up, he expi- red almost immediately, supposed to have been from dis- ease of the heart. .in inquest will be held to-day. ——$$——— Common Council, Boarp oF Avpenwrs.-This Board met last ovening— e Chair. Petitions were received and referred. ‘State of Broadway.—From W. Slocum, to be paid for a horse killed in consequence of the bad state of the pave- ment in Broadway. Charter Election.—The returns of the charter election for 1846 were presented by the County Clerk, and order- ed on the file. Taz Bill.—Several new laws were presented by the Secretary of State, authorizing the Supervisors to raise money by taxation. A communication was received from the City Inspector, suggesting the selection of a suitable place for the safe keeping of the ballot box. Referred. fessage from the Mayor—A message was received fromthe Mayor, transmitting: the quarterly report in re- lation to the police department. Orderod to be printed. Report of the committee on wharves, in favor of build- ing ® pier at the foot of 6th street, East River, 300 feet long and 40 feet wide. Adopted. © returns of the Chief Engineer, for the months of March and April, were received and ordered on the file. Erie Railroad 'Company.—Report of the Committee on Wharves, adverse to granting renewal of lease of pier, foot of Duane strect, forthe use of the aboye company, but in favor of granting them a lease for five irs, of pier at foot of Clinton county market, foot of Canal street, at an annual rent of $300. Alderman Brnson opposed the adoption of the resolu- tion and report, and offered a resolution, proposing that pier at foot of Duane street, be rented to the company for three years, at a rent of $1500 per annum. Alderman Stonxatt seconded the resolution. Alderman Cyarticx moved to.amend, by adding $500 in addition, making the sum $2,000, and to’strike out the words" three years,” and insert ‘ono year.” Adopted. The question on the adoption of the substitute, as amended by Alderman Benson, was taken. The yeas and nays were ordered. Ayes 6, nays 9. Lo: Alderman Cuaruicx moved to refer the subject back. Alderman Mxsss:roce, in reply, said if they did not like it, they could let it alone. ‘Alderman Jackson would yote in favor of the report. The question on refersi ‘as takep, and resulted, yous 5, noes I The report was adopted. Ayes 10; noes 5 Recess.—The Board took a recess, and after adopting a few resolutions, adjourned, Boarp or Assistant ALDERMaN.—Moxpay Evenina, May 4,—Narnanixt Pearce, Esq., President, in the chair, and a quorum of members present. Petitions.—Of Joseph Seely & A. Brinkerhoff, for a to build a pier at the foot of Stanton street. fer Of sundry persons, to have pier at the foot of Harrison street widened, raised, and fresh planked, at the expense of the owners. Referred. Entertainment of Major Donaldson.—Tho followit preamble and resolutions were then read and adopted, viz. :—* Whereas, information has been received by tho Gommon Council, that our distinguished countryman, Major'Andrew Donaldson, Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Prussia, is now in this city, pre] tory to his departure for Re) : Therefore, Resolved, That the Common Council of the city of New York, entertain- ing the highest respect for his great moral worth, his eminent public services to the country, and_his attach- ment to our free institutions, are hereby directed that tho hospitalities of the city be tendered ‘to him. Also, that a committee of three from each Board be appointed, together with His Honor the Mayor, and the President of each Board, to wait upon Major Donaldson, to carry into effect the object of the above resolutions. Reports.—Of Committee on Wharves, Piers and Slips, in favor of concurring to leaso the pier at tho foot o} Franklin street to Michael Sanders. Carri Of Committee on Ferries, in favor of concurring to lease the ferry between the foot of Walnut street, and Jackson street, Brooklyn, to the executors of John G. tar, for five years, at the annual rent of $1000. Car- Papers from the Board of Aldermen.—Petition of Tho McQuade to lay do ales in front of od with gas. Resolution, in favor of directing the Keeper of the City Prison to take charge of the prison recently erected at the rear of Essex Market. Carried, , Stephen Sammons, late Corporation Attorney.—Resolu- tion adopted in the Board of Atdermen, in favor of direct- ing the Com r to report forth: accounts of Stephen Sammons, late Corporation Attorney, what penalties he received, and what funds of the Corpo ration have been paid by reason of any default or malver- sation in office of said attorney. Concurred in. Resolution, in favor of depositing certain monies to the credit of the Board of Education, Coneurred Report and resolution, in favor of leasing north side of pier foot of Albany street. Referred. Petition for permission to place a stairway at the corner bate e and Broad streets. Re! red, lution, in favor of appointing Charlos H. Welling a weigher of merchandise, Concurrod in. Resolution, in favor of granti son to erect an iron stairway at in, permission to Mr. Wil- © corner of Fulton and West streets. Concurred in. Fanost and resolution, in favor of paying to Mr. Spies $309 for use of building in 13th‘street, fun May ,18, 45 to March, 1846, Referred A communication was received from the Comptroller, accompanied by the account current of the city Treasurer, for the quarter ending April 30th. After acting upon several other papers of minor im- portance, the Board adjourned until Wednesday evening when the reports in ition to the Hudson street railro: and the conduct of the Superintendent of Repairs, are ex- pected to occupy the cular attention of the Board. Police Intelligence. Max 4.—Fuportant Arrest.—That persevering officer Mr. George Relyea, of the Independent Police, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon, after an absence’ of nearly two months, having in custody a man by the name of Samuel C. Roby, whom he arrested on a bench warrant, charged with conspiring to defraud the firms of Doremus, Suydam & Nixon, and Hyslop & Brothers, dry goods merchants of this city, of some $22,000, This man, it ap- pears, was indicted in connection with J.J. Kinney, who was arrested some fey weeks since in Cincinnati, by of- ficer Gilbert F. Hays, and brought to this city, and is how in the Tombs awaiting his trial, for purchasing this amount of goods under falso and fraudulent representa- tions last fall. It seems, as we understand the case, that Kinney, after purchasing this amount of goods on crodit, sold them again to this Koby, who is an indian trader,— and ashe (Kinnoy) stated, was on his way to New: with $17,000 to pay his creditors with, Uut os he stated, was unfortunately robbed,—consequently, his creditors game rather short. On Mr. Relyea arriving at St. Louis, he was very politely accompanied by that daring and ef ficient Capiain of Police, Mr. James McDonough, of that city, and proceeded about 70 miles above a plave called Independence, situated in the Indian Territory, where they found Mr. Roby at one of his stores; he was imme- diately taken into custody, and brought on to this city, in the politest manner jimaginable. Justice Osborne com- mitted him to prison for trial. Pick-Pockets on a new “ Lay.”—Jack Roach, alias the Captain, a notorious pick-pocket, wns cies yesterday by officer Leonard, charged with robbing a gentleman by the name of Alexander J. Cost, of $104, under the following circumstane : It appears Mr. Cost | into the Broadway ho corner of Grand street and Broadway, on the 14th of April last, to ascertain t sult of the election, and was accosted by thi Roach, and two other light fingered gentlemen, when, | after discussing the politics of the day, Mr. Cost think- | ing they w Pretty good fellows, asked them up to the bar to drink. Upon drawing out his purse to pay for | the liquor, Jac! to Mr. Cost, “ My dear sir, what an | elegant purse you have! Will you allow me to look at | it?” Mr. Cost, not dreaming they were thieves, handed | him the purse 'to examine, while Tom Conroy, the other pick-pocket, kept } in conversation. Ina few so- cons Jack handed back the purse, which Mr. C. took, and placed into his pocket. Upon going to bed that night, he examined the purse, and found, to his astonish- meant, that $104 had been extracted, consisting of 2 $100 bill, a $3 Dill, and a $1 bill. This fellow Roach, Mr. Cost swears, to the best of his belief, is the man to wham he handed the purse, although he ‘cannot swear positively beng identity. Committed by the Chief of Police for trial. «1 Till Thief Caught—Officer Powers, of the 4th ward, arrested a young man called Thomas Foreman, who w caught in the act of robbing tho till of George M. Smith, grocer, No. 197 South street, of a pocket book contain- ing two promissory notes, one for $190. and the other for $160. His accomplice endeavored to keep tho boy, Hen- eS Donnally, engaged in buying some pork, while foreman went behind the counter and stole the book.— Committed by Justice Osborne for trial. G Larceny.—A black fellow named Peter Day, was arrested yesterday by officers Vandersee and Rue, rs with'robbing Mr. Horace Bowen of $650. This low is identified by Mr. Bowen to be the a4 who was in the room, at No. 51 Anthony street, when Mr. B. lost his money. Committed by Justice Os! for tri be poe ‘Ferguson was arrested yester- wi sul strij pieces of bird r, valued at $12, willie tenburgh, No, 114 Jobn st. Mr. Fe boil in discharged from cutody, $300, and was Court. Before Judge Barculo. jarculo. nde Edmonds not being able to attend, in his ments on circuit, the above ned this court. Several jurors were excused. iug order was entered on the minutes :— “ Agreeal to the announcement in February last, this week, ex well as the first i k of each month durin, the year, will be devoted exclusively to the special endar. Next week, the calendar will be taken up in order, causes a day be put on the calendar. “ to the session in this city of the Court of Er rors, the irt of Chancery, and the Superior Court, the Cireult Court will not bo held during the third and fourth weeks of May; but the three last days of those weeks will be devoted to the hearing of arguments. “And the Cirouit Court will be resumed on the. first Monday in Juno.” The Court adjourned over to this forenoon. Es ra | and discussed on the two or threc last impeachments ork | it Court. Before judge Nelson. 3 | May 4—Pivlation of t 10s for the suppremion af | the Slave Tred ai —The of Nathaniel P. : x and Mate of the Schooner Patuxent, coneerned in the slave tradecarried | on between the Coast of Africa and the West Indies, | was called on yes ‘and on motion of th United States ‘District Attorney, was postponed to We xt, in consequence of the abscuce of a J The Court then proceeded to give dndgment in the following causes. fohn Burger vs. the Steamboat Washing! ving. —In this case the Di ave a decree in favor of the dntiil, ants of the steamboat ap- pealed. Judge Nelson said that he concurred in the opinion of the District Judge, and the only point in the case which induced him to retain it, was as to the juris- diction Court. ‘The ap) Court had where the collision occ Upon inquiry'from the practice in Cireuit Courts when adi 'y cases are tried, it seemed the practice of this Court, and of all other United States Circuit Courts, is to entertain cases Whenever they occur within tide water, and within the jurisdiction of the common law Courts. The Court having satisfied itself of these facts, and upon full consideration of the case, is of opinion that the steam | boat Washington Irving was clearly wrong, and the de- cree of the Court below must therefore be confirmed, Charles C. Keezier vs. Brig Bridgetown, her Tackle, gc. —In this case a libel was filed against the brig fr fur- nishing stores and the means of repairing. Sle Nad to put into Pensacola in distress, and after she was_repuired the stores were furnished to enable her to proeced to her destination. The plaintiff’ brought an action im the Dis- trict Court, and upon that trial the Court decreed him en- titled to only $350, although his claim was $2100. From this decree he appealed, and additional and more satis- factory evidence was given ; but after all it appeised that goods to the amount only of afew odd hundred dollars were given, and there seems to be a great part of the sum claimed not accounted for, The Court therefore awards to the libellant the sum of $1175 for his advances. John Livingston vs. the Brig Roarer.—Judgment revers- ed. » Patent Case.—Jokn B. Emerson vs, Peter Hagg a Corns. Delamater.—This was an action to recover daina; es for an infringementof a patent right. The plaint claims to be the inventor of an improvement in Erick- son's steamboat propeller ; the case was already tried and fully reported in the Herald, and _a verdict rendered for the plaintiff. On the application of the deiendant, tho verdict was set aside, aud a new trial granted. ‘The caso was taken up yesterday. Adjourned to this morning. For plaintif’, Messrs. Cutting and Campbell. For de- fendants, Messrs. Staples and Sargent. Court of General Sessions. Before Recorder Scott, Aldermen Brady aad Seaman. John McKeon, Esq., District Atiorney. ‘The May term of Court commenced to-day. dar for the present term embraces the follow- "3 , viz :—For homicide, 2; arson, 1; assault nnd battery with intent to kill, 1; assault and battery, 1; forgery, 1; burglary, 4; grand larceny, 11; disorder! house, 1; previously indicted, 19; previously convicted, 14 ; total, of old and new cases, 45. The following gentlemen were then sworn as Grand Jurors for the term, viz :—Thomas Jeremiah, (foreman, William T, Brid, rigan, Abraham James Devoe, Jeremish Dodge, Jeremiah V. D. , William Mackay, Patrick Mul- verhill, Charles. M. Nawry, Orville J. Nash, James Pol- lock, William Smith, John’ Stilwell, and Thomas Thomas, who, after receiving the charge of the Recorder, retired to their room and commenced their duties. Of 84 persons summoned to attend as petit jurors, only 26 appeared to serve. Fines were imposed upon a num- bor of persons who had failed to attend as jurors. Plea of Guilty—Jacob Heyer, indicted’ for and battery, with intent to kill Andrew Becker, entered | aplea of guilty, which was received, and the accused re- manded for sentence. Trial for Grand Larceny.—Esther Beaton, iudicted for | hayingpn the 20th of piety) last, stolen from the dwell- | ing of Mr. Joseph W. Trust, No. 30 McDougal st., $40 in | money, and sundry articles of female wearing apparel,etc. was then put on trial. On the part of the prosecution, evidence was adduced to show that a portion of the pro- pert! ones to hava been stolen, was found in the pos- session of the accused on being arrested, For the defence, a witness testified that he had seen the icles | in question in the possession of the accused prior to the time the offence was pueged to have been committed. | The jury, aftor a brief consultation, rendered a verdict of | not iy 'y. Counsel for the defendant, Wm. M. Srice Esq. The Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. indie raised a que: as ‘the S Supreme Court, Before Chief Justice Bronson, and Justices Beardsley and Jewett. | Mar 4.—Tho May term of this Court commenced this | day, (Monday,) {and the court room was jammed to | almost. suffocation’ by the members of the bar, who, én the opening of the court, were, many of them, occupied on motions, with a view to arrange their cases in due or | der on the calendar. The hall presented a very animated | appearance, from the unusual bustle and Tie { mn which was exhibited jn all quarters, are | about 750 cases on the calendar, which afford a rather fair — of alo sion. | The Late Fire on Island.—The Distnict Arron- nev made a motion in the case of Tho People va. Long | Island Railroad Company, who have been indicted for a | nuisance, in setting fire to certain property on the line of their road, on Long Island, in order to compel the defen- | dants to plead thereto. A demurrer was hereupon enter- ed on part of defendants, and the case will come up on argument during this term. On motion of Mr, Levextar, in the case of the C ae ration, who have taken the necessary steps for widening Houston street, from Lewis to the N. W. corner of Lomp- kins, and for the extension of Le Roy to Burton street, the ropotts came up for confirmation, which the Court | granted, res are soveral cases of interest to come up on argu- | meni Nathaniel S. Griswold vs. Atlantic Dock Company.— | This caso was brought up on argument, on motion to set | aside an award,and will be resumed to-morrow forenoon, The Court adjourned. | County Court. | Honorable Judge Ulshoeffer present. | May 5.—Trial of Justice Drink er the roll was called and a quorum answered, the District Attorney sta ted that a eopy of the charges and specifications—a sy- nopsis of which was published in the Herald—were serv- ed on Fae Drinker, and called upon the Court to proceed. Mr. Sitraxp, counsel for the defendant, observed, in reference to the 4th charge against Justice Drinker, there was no allegation of corruption against him, but a mere | general allegation of incompetency, which was not sufi- cient to sustain the charge. He therefore contended that it should be stricken out. | The Preswwext—This question had been raised brought before this Court, and it was then de: be necessary to drow up articles of impeachment with | the same precision as indictinents, nor were the techni- calities of the latter applicable te this proceeding. The question to strike out was then put, and only two mem- bers of the Court voting in the affirmative, itwas lost. A motion for a postponement was then made, on the ground of the absence of two material witnesses. The inotioa to adjourn until Wednesday, the 13th inst. was then put and carried. 4 not to | Common Pleas. Before Judge Ulshoeffer. May 4.—.4ndrew Little vs. John Blane.—This was an action of trespass to recover damages. It appeared the defendant was owner of some lots in Sith strect, in Au- gust, 1843, and alleges defondant at that time broke into them, and raised several loads of sand, which he carted off. Defence, that defendant purchased the sand from a. man named Kelly, and paid him for it. Verdict this —— For plaintiff, Mr. Platt. For defendant, Mr. J. B. Staples. Court Calendar=—This Day. Common Paras, Ist part—Nos, 23, 25, 101, 107, 113' 113, 7, 71, 85,91. 2d part—Nos. 8%, 18, 66, 26, 60, 63, 76, 90, 268, 8, 64, 69, 119. Tue Harrispure Briwery Case—Venpicr oF Guiury.—The case of the Commonwealth vs. McCook, on an indictment on a charge of bribery, which has been on trial at Harrisburg for several day! concluded on Saturday last. The following e of the charge of the Judge, the verdict, &¢.:--The Court again met. Judge Eldred’ charged the jury. He said it was an important and new question—one which had not before been adjudicated by any court in Pennsylvania. He quoted Blackstone and Russel, on crimos,as containing the definition of bribery, end stated if their definitions were correct, no one could be convicted of bribery who was not connected with the administration of justice. He, however, read several authoriti dd adjudicated cases, to show that the law was now extended to persons con- nected with offices of public trust, and stated that if these authorities could be relied upon, the, ground taken by the counsel for the defendant, that legislative bribery was not indictable at common law, was much too narrow. He remarked, that the Legislature had also, in some cases, certain judicial powers. He, therefore, decided that the case belore the Court was indictable at common law, end that whatever amounted to a public wrong, was the sub- ject of indictment. The Judge then reviewed the testi. mony, and instructed the jury that if they believed Piollett and Galloway, they must bring the defendent in guilty, The jury retired, and the Court adjourned till 2) o clock, “Half-past 9, P. M.—The jury returned a verdict of “guilty.” Mr. M’Cormick, ‘as counsel for the accusod, now moved an arrest of judgment, stoting that his reasons | would be filed with the Court this afternoon. ———<——___ Destructive Conriacration av Rocwrsrer.—A most destructive contlagration occurred this morn- ing in the buildings on the corner of Buffalo and Stato streets, owned by John Burns. The fire was first dis- covered in the billiard room of Geo, W, Hall, next east of the office of the Democrat, about fifteen mi before 12 o'clock. For noarly an hour, the fire was suppored to | be subdued, but was only smothored, it heing out of the reach Of the firemen, when it burst suddenly out of tho roof, and notwithstanding the flood of water which was | poset upon the building, in an instant the whole block, m the Arcade on Buifalo street, to Hamilton's book- store on State street, | was enveloped in flames, The | & Dawson, of the Daily Dem cases were removed-—the pre: destroyed, Ini ly or quite coy Most of the type an: and other fixtures were red for $2,000, which will probably near- : the loss. ' John Burns, owner of the buildings, was insurod about $1,500, which ‘will covor the loss. Jewott & Gates, clothing store, only by water—goods mostly removed. - Milliman & Co., shoe store—goods mostly got out. Sage & Brother, book Hore—damaged $2,500, principally by water—fully in- sured. John Carrington, City Recess—damage trifling. Wm. Haight, barber shop; lose trifling. Geo. W. Hall, | billiard saloon, loss about $100., ‘The tables were. cutire: | ly dest di, A. Van Slyck, valued at about $1000 sk! Bu find watch store cota mone | loss. | $1000. C. A. Burr, jewel ly removed; insureil for , entirely covering E. T. Oatly & Co., shoe store, goods mostly removed; in- suf to cover loss. A. Mor law otlive books somieved, (Mf , doctor's office, and P.B. | Cook, land 3 books, &e,-saved, ‘The Ar- slight damage from water, cade narrowly coch a auverticer Retro, y 2. Poor Hovse Panty Bunxrv.—Tho east wing of the Wieler wen Gonreyed by bro ce Ue Ist inte The dame age will amount to nearly $1,200, | ‘son, Montreal; J. Coburn, K: | never bes | tul:phece in which to while away an hon: It} third story of the corner building was occupied b Strong | is of the Union, sigan jotels Harvey, N. C.; B. 5 W. Sumner, Be E. Frenob, ; M. Horn, L. L; H. Gardner, St. ‘Thomas; M.’ Cool bey ss HB. Denuzy, Liverpool; John Bell, Phila.; Geo, Norris, do; Dr. 4 do; Drs. Bond, Hayes, and Pau Steele, do; Dr. Si Ne 1 ‘io; Dr, Thowapeon, W Thompson and © ir, do; Dr. mpson, Hy Dr F-Wild, N. 05'Dr. Arnold, do.; FP West, Dr Ball: ich; i Phila. Asvor—Mr. Foster, Norw' Pomeroy; Dena, Boston; $. Eady, do; Mr. Adame, Ct; J, Hovey, Boston; Messrs. Ts0R, pman, 7m; L. Geo. Francis, R-lsland; Rev. C: ‘Vandiebat, Phila; 0. 32 Anderton/and Ky : Augusta; Dr. Cotes, Batavia; P. Bronson, 4d. EF very D. Patterson, Phila; Jos, Richards) Boston; 8 Ciry—D. ferson, J Johnson, do; W. Bell, Richmond; W. £. We SC; W. Bowers, Thos, Kiagsbur aisle we N. Springficld; Dr, Patterson, Va; ; T. Richi 5 Jos. Elechlein, iar Mitchell, Maxcor Atabeose coffe, | Cosmes, Mexico; W, H. Synge, Royal Engineer Br. Ar- Lovett, Beverly; Count de Monthaler, Richmond; ross, Va; A. Donelson, Nashville. Fraxxiix—T, W. Bancroft, Worcester; Dr, Taylor, N. Milford; J. H. Leonard, N. ¥.5 J. B. Ferris, rd; T. Meade, Greenwich; H. Perry, Ct.; M. Almon, Halifax, N. 85 The Hou. Mr. Carey, Eng. J. Bulling, Ala; Mr. Ro- ere, N. Hampshire; Capt. Day, Norwich; C. Swan, Phila; . Ripha, P. Parobs, do; R. Jackson, Cazanovia, Howany—L, Emery, Massachusetts; W. Ross, Jamaica; A. L. Ross, Ciucin.; M. Leyman, Obio; C Tupper, ‘Troy; Capt. Budd, Mr. Darey, Mr. Rose, ‘quebec; t lihem, Ala; J. Thompson, Poughkeepsie; C. Andersoa, Ky; Thos. Hodin, do; J. McDonough, Boston; W. Bacus, Phila; J. McDonald, Canada; R. n, ; J. Wat son, Detroit; H. Munroe, Mobile; W. Tyler, Pittsfield; J. Hubbard, Ohio; P. Pearson, IL; J, Jones, Ohio; Jas. Hud- Snockixe Murper at Couumpia,.S. C.—A mur- der was perpetrated in this town on Friday morn- ing last, by anegro man named Jacob, the pro] of Capt. Thomas H. he age yg a uegro woman belonging to Mr. John Faust. Jacob is about 66 years of age, and had lived with his wife, who was about 60 years old, a time. was por- petrated by the murderer's st the deceased several times in the head with a hatchet, while she atthe fire to light her pipe. After committing the horrid deed, he locked the door, leaving his wife struggling in death’ and hastenod to his master, to whom he made a full con- fesaion of his guilt, and then made his escape. Ho was however, arrested the same day; and after a full trial,hed on Tuesday last before a magistrate and freeholders, was | convicted of murder, and is sentenced to be hung on Fri- April 30. day, the 29d inst.— South Carolinian, ish to test truth of invite some one of your friends eho Mr. F, iy be = | fora seg: whe iraty heads siabaiaed in pabtiey | fa di ix character correcth: in ev. a # es. thing. Plumbe’s D: the perfe only showa what genius and enterprise "The gallery of Plumbe, at 251 Broadwey, te © most Hight. Navigation Places. Time. Cincinnati, April 97. ‘Wheeling, April 15. Filspares April 29, Louisville, April 26. MONEY MARKET. . Monday, May 4—6 P. M. There appears to be a better feeling in Wall street to- day, and the tendediey of prices is upwards, The sales this morning have been to some extent, at an improve ment in prices, “Operators do not, however , feel disposed to go very deeply irito the heavier fancies, until the Cambria’s advices come to hand, Long | Island went up 1} per cent ; Harlem, }; Roading RR, $3 Morris Canal, 3; Farmers’ Loan, $; Norwidh and Wor cester, }; Ilinois, 1; Canton, 1, ‘The Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Hartford, Conn., has declared a dividend of three-and-a-half per cont, pay. able on the Sth inst. We received this afternoon, by an exclusive express from Boston, advices eight days later from Europe. The accounts wero received at Boston on Sunday night, from the Cambria, (ashore on Cape Cod,) and immediately des patched to this city ; but owing to a dense fog in tho Sound, considerable delay was experienced in crossing the Sound. ‘The foreign news is highly interesting, and very important in a commercial point of view. There | had been an improvement in tho cotton market, both in prices and in demand ; an improvement in the money market, in the corn and produce markets, and there was unusual activity inthe manufacturing districts. Politi- cally, the news is of no particular importance ; the Oro- gon quostion had lost its interest, and the public mind in Great Britain was principally occupied with the excite- ment growing out of the Coercion bill. It is our impres- sion that the news will have a very favorable influence upon commercial affairs in this country, particularly in relation to the cotton interest. ‘The receipts of the Harlem Railroad Company for the first four months of each of the past two years, have been as annexed New Yonx, Hantem, axp Avsany Ramaoap. 184 1846. soceese, * 204 13,825, 1,735 via Meine Retpry $45,917 $5657 The increase for these four months in 1846, compared with the corresponding months in 1845, amounts to about fourteen per cent. At this rate of increase, through the | season, the gross income of 1846, on the same length of road, will amount to more than two hundred thousand dollars, which will give a net income,after paying running expenses, of at least one hundred and twenty thousand dol. | lara ; or, after paying interest on debt, &c., an actual netin, come of eighty thousand dollars, equal to about seven per cent on the capital stock of the company. This sur- plus will be applied to the liquidation of the debt or the extension of the road, either of which is better than the appropriation of it to the payment of dividends, These estimates are made independent of the extension of forty- five miles beyond White Plains, the present terminus, supposing that for the first year after the extension Gets fairly into operation, the increase would not be more than sufiicient to meet the current running expenses on that portion of the road, and the interest on the debt con- tracted for its construction. Although the financial affairs of this concern, so far asthe receipts and expenditures directly connected with the business of the road are con cerned, are in a very favorable condition, we look upon them as a matter of secondary importance compared with the prospective business of the company. There are very few railroad companies in the country having such a favorable prospect before them us the Harlem com- pany. It matters very little, in fact, whether the Hud+ son River company get a charter or not, or whether that road is constructed or not—the local business of tho Har- lem must in time, as it extends itself into the interior, be immense. ‘We annex a condensed statement of the business of the Mount Carden Railroad Company from its opening, April 19th, 1831, to January Ist, 1846, compiled from the official reports made to the Legislature, as required by its char ter:— Date, April 19, "31, to March 1, “1. Pear ending Mareh IMR sy 9 Dedact for losses... 2.6 +5 Year ending March 1, MBs Deduet for loss. Year ending March 1, %s4 “March 1, “4 ‘Toa months end’ Jan. 1, VW Tt jo jod.. Fsbontat’* fat oor Pag farere at fe roft and loss, Dividends and distribution of stock... 44,26 The cost of the Mount Carbon Railroad, with Charged to this let Janua- Pe ocetyerte sss cso... Vbaiw OS rty on of old materigls: Total. Balance of the debt du ie cntate } yablo, by agseement with the Trust ‘cmmitte and City Councils, $5,000 annum, with interest as heretofore. 20,000 00 debt duc to the Girard estate was On the Ist August last, $20,000 of it was ~/ paid by a sale of stock 4o that amt. at par, Debt for Railroad iron purchased by the Co, the amount of which js sitached and elaimed by different persons in the hands } 2,633 72 of the Co., and cannot be paid until a decision be made of the rightful claimant, Paleo LAE of sundry persons. we 136 7 apital stock issued, al at Jasetiled credits to Stockholders, in ac- count for distribution of stock, ‘payable tis 00 in stock, 4.06. Profitand loss balance, ++ 6806-09 PR, cass de cece eee eee $180,401 18 By an act passed “March 1th, 1942, the company arg