The New York Herald Newspaper, November 27, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ew York, Friday, November 27, 1446. TH WEDELY HBRALD. OUR LOCAL ILLUSTRATIONS. &e., de. This sheet will be ready (o morrow morning, at 8 o’clock. The contents will consist of the official despatches of General Taylor and his offi cers, in regard to the taking of Monterey, includ- ing General Worth’s; the latest news from the army ; the full accounts and the official despateh- es relative to the gallant achievement by our navy at Tabasco, and the capture of several pr ; a full report of the Van Ness case; the latest political intelligence from all parts of the conatey, and the commercial, financiai, and mis- celiangous matter of the week It will be illustrated by two splendid engrav- | ze of the two most fashionable dry goods stores this ety—Stewart’s and Beck’s—and one oresenting Herr Alexander, the gieat magi-+ committing suicide. Price 6 cents. ——— The Corn and Cowon Speculators—The Pro- gress of Prices—Speeulation Exploded. Since the arrival of the Acadia, from Liverpool, with commercial advices to the 4th inst., there has been a very gradual but steady decline in quota- tions for all kinds of breadstuffs, and speculators have kept themselves rather quiet. We cannot satisfactorily account for this sudden collapse in the market, or in the operations of these specula- tors. There are many of our lzrgest ships load- ing with flour, grain, and provisions of all kinds, for Europe, both on foreign and domestic account, and there appears to be no falling off in the ship- ments, notwithstanding the inactivity of specula- tora. Shipments [can new be made upon more favorable than a few weeks since, and a decline of a few shillings in the price of flour in this market, would make the exporting business decidedly profitable to what it has been for some | time past. It is our impression thet those who went so deep into the business at the top of the market, will be pretty thoroughly used up, and that those who are now engaged in the business, will reap all the harvest. Higher prices for all kinds of breadstufls, not even excepting corn, have been realized, than we shall again experience this commercial year, and those who have part- ed with their supplies, (be they producers or traders,) have availed themselves of an opportu- nity superior to any we can anticipate. | ‘The deficiency inthe harvests of G. Britain and of Europe generally, hasbeen very much overrated There is not that scarcity of the staff of life, the thousand reports which have reached us induced many to believe. The first effect of the statef ments in relation to the supply of food in Europe, and those in relation to the supply required to meet the demand for consumption, was such as to inflate prices so rapidly, that they soon arrived at a point far above shipping rates. Notwith- standing this sudden inflation in prices, and the difference against us, compared with those cur. rent in England, shipments to a very large amount were made in anticipation of an advance on the other side, sufficient to wipe out the exist- ing difference and pay a profit. These anticipa- tions have not been realized, and many have been completely ruined As a general, and so far as the operations of this season are concerned,we might say, as a uni- versal thing, those who have been satisfied with making sales in this market, have made the most money. The speculation in breadstuffs is about over for this season and the business will, hereaf- ter, be conductedjupon more legitimate principles, and be confined more to those regularly engaged in the trade, The speculators, as @ class, have made about as much out of this movement, as they usually do, and have bought their experience ‘at the usual price. The speculation in cotton is based upon a more solid and substantial foundation. We are able to get at the facts in relation to the supply of the raw material ang the probable demand for consump- tion, better than we can in rvlation to the exient of the grain crops of Europe, and we have, there- fore, more data to form our conclusious upon. Thre consumption of the raw material in Great Britain, depends very much upon the price of breadstuffs in the United Kingdom. There is no doubt but that the consumption of cotton will, from this cause, be materially diminished, but to a very limited extent, compared with the diminish- ed supply of the raw muterial. Estimates in regard to the cr p now coming in, are as thick as molasses, but it would be weil for | all those interested to be very careful about these | things, at this early day, as it is impossible to ar- rive at anything near accuracy. ‘These estimates range from eighteen hundred thousand to two millions ot bales. ace Mexican Lerrers oF Manrque.—By the last accounts from Mexico, it appears that the gov- ernment of that country have issued three hun- dred letters of marque, and transmitted them to Havane by the British steamship Tay, there to be distributed to persons disposed to embark in pri- vateering on the commerce of the United States- ‘The Mexican government knew {ull well at the time it issued these commissions, that none of their own people had vessels suited for privateer- | ing, and to get over the difficulty, they attached to each naturalization papers, conferring upon eli who accepted them, the privileges of Mexican citizens. This was done as an inducement to foreigners to equip vessels and murder our citi- zens and destroy our commerce. We think it very likely that will be much disappointeds if he tha: those letters of marque will be ac- cepted and used by foreigners. Privateering is at best an extremely hazardous business, and requires the greatest caution on the part of those who engage in it. The law of nations is explicit | in requiring certain conditions to ve followed, in | order to entitle a privateer to be distinguished from a pirate. If these pre-requisites are not complied with, privateering is nothing but piracy, and all engaged in it are liable to be hanged as pirates. Every foreigner who engages in priva- | teering under these letters of marque and natu- ralization papers is, in the eye of the law, a pi- rate, and will be hanged as such, as sure as he is | captured. In case, however, that privateers are fitted out inthis manner, there is but one course left for ourgovernment to pursue, and that is to hang every manof them. It would be well to issue a proclamation to that effect immediately, as a warning of what may be expected, and if, alter that, a privateer shall be captured, as no doubt all would be, to hang the whole crew, all bat the Mexicans, from the captain to the cook. Let one severe example of this kind be made, and we shall with them afterwards. The Spanish govern- | ment has given us assurances that they will keep a strict watch on all their West India possessions, | and prevent, as much ns possible, any vessels | from being fitted out as privateers in their ports Tins will in a great measure prevent persons | from engaging in this busine: there. | | Sreamsnir GREAT steamship, under the command of Captain Mat- thews, sailed yesterday aiternoon at two o'clock, or Liverpool. She will not return to this port again this year. Between now and Spring she will | undergo a few alterations and repairs, and be | ready in May, we hope, to visit these shores once more. Almonte thinks never be troubled | | By Ad, Movements of Majox General Ssett. The movements of this officer are now attract» | ing general attention, We find the following re« lative to him in our exchange papers :—~ The Washington correspondent of the Balli- more American says:— General Scott and his staff are ordered to Mexico, to give additional spirit and direction to the ermy. This new movement is the result of the recent communica: tions and conferences of which [ made mention in my let- ter of this morning, and have grown out of recent events in Mexico, and advices from the head-quarters of the army. General Scott was to leave in the mail boat this morn- ing, and has probably gone. His destination is Tampico, but with args adtitional powers to control his actions when upon the ground. From both the Navy and War Departments, I learn that every preparation is making for an attack upon Tam- pico. The force commanded by Major General Patter. son will march from Matamoras, down by the coast, through Tamaulipas. The Philadelphia United States Gazette, of yes- day, says :— General Scott and suite passed throngh this city yer" terday morning, with his baggage, for New York, where he will take passage io the stesmer Southerner, which leaves immediately ior Charleston From thence be will proceed direct to the place of his intended operations. | Tw Spring Camraian ror tut Hoot Paws — The democracy are fairly in the field, preparing for the next spring election. Already have the Tammany fathers issued their mandate fur an election of three delegates to the Tammany Gene- ral Committee—five to the Young Men’s General Committee ; and also for the election of a com- muttes for each ward, with a view to secure the regular nomination for charter offices next spring. From what we have learned, it would seem that their late defeat in the State has not tended much to unite the different sections of the party, or to soften down the asperities that have grown up between them. A fierce struggle is now being carried on between the old hunkers and the young democracy—each striving to obtain an ascendancy for their respective parties in the committees—how the struggle will end, we are not prepared to say. It comes off on Tuesday evening next, and if we can place any reliance on the declarations of some of the parties, it may not be a struggle of words only. Navioation in New Yorx.—The exteme cold weather of yesterday, it is feared, has closed the | canals of this State. It is to be hoped that the | bulk of the breadstuifs, en rowte to the Atlantic, reached tide-water before this cold snap setin. | The following table will show the time of the closing of the Hudson river and the Canal fora series of years:— 1830 , According to this, the canal has closed by Nov. 27th, in 1836, ’88, and ’44. it appears that Decem- ber Ist has been about the average time of the elosing in the last sixteen years. In that period the canals have not closed earlier than the 25th instant. i Packet Suir Ste Ronert Pegv. — Yesterday, | being a holiday, a much larger assemblage thar is usual on snch occasions, had collected to wit- ness the launch of this vessel, which was to have taken place at3 o'clock. Owing to the low state of the water they were doomed to be disappoint- ed, as it wil be seen by an advertisement in another column, that her launch was necessarily postponed until this afternoon. Musical Intelligence. CamiiLo Stvont—The magic wand of the master vio- linist is again to weave a chain of musical sweetuess around the senses of thousands this evening at the Taber- nacle; and we only fear that ils area, capacious as it is, will fall far short of accommodating all who wish once more to hear the inimitable performer’ Though he has in himeelftalent sufficient, we should think, to satisfy eny | audience, yet, with the modesty of true genius, he has | secured the aid of various talent, such os, perhaps, never before was combined in our city. The music selected, | it will bo seen, offers fair specimens of the compositions of the new and the regular scheol. Wo shall have the | capriccios of Paganini, the concerto of Spohr, and the | overture to “ Zaira” by Winter. What the former will be, we know from experience, and the infallible batun of | Rapetti guarantees the correctness of the latter. Sivori | and Rapetti will, besides, execute one of Mauier’s duets | with orchestra accompaniments. De Begnis will slog a duet with Signora Pico, from the opera of “ Ii Turco in Italia ;” with Miss Northall from ‘L’Avaro ;” and a | terzetto from ‘11 Fauatico,” with both the above named | children of song. Signora Pico, by request, will sing | “Tu Sadunga,” a Spanish song. Mrs. Loder will give | us two of her favorite airs. Last, though not least, we are to hear Timm and Julos Fontana in a piano duet. If the lover of music finds nothing in this variety to suit his particular taste, we envy him not his fate. We under- stand this is the last time we sre to have an opportunity of hearing Sivori provious to his departure fer the South If so, let his farewell triumph this evening be witnessed | by as many of his friends as can gather within the walls | of the Tabernacle. | Henni Henz.—The “emperor pianist,” asthe Southern | critics, rendored enthusiastical by the influence of the | great composer’s genius, have christened him, appears to have been quite as triumphant in Philadelphia and Baltimore as in thiscity. Nor is his success surprising, when we take into consideration, not only his own won- derful execution on the piano, but that for many years | his compositions have been the standard studies inevery | music room. Combini rigint beauty and power, | in both what he gives to the e; to the ear, he is re- garded, as is bis due, amongst the best of musical au- | thors, as well as performers. A critic in Philadelphia | | justly soys:—" Herz’s playing is the very quintessence | of grace, chastity and correctness. With 60 little striv- ing after astonishment, you are astonished at the pleasure he gives you. His touch is extremely flexible and fleshy; his fingering light and marvellously distinct He possesses much power, but us only as it ought to | be—as a contrast to his general style of playing, which may be considered asa model that may be attained, but which very few, if a i jo. ‘So you ought to | play, and not otherw: rn that he gives ano- | ther concert in Philadelphia to-morrow evening. Next week, we understand, he wil] be with us once more. Ins Evenrxos.—Mr. Lover promises a rich and agreeable entertainment to all whom he will have the pleasure of seeing this evening in Palmo’s Opera Hou This isthe last time, we believe, that this gentleman r before the New York public. He will give, pa vgn his much admired entertainment—' f Outlawa”—" Exiles of Erin”—the “ Irish Fisherman, a | | some remuneration, and was very unceremoniously 1e- | tieu! Fata Treaces. King John” drew another crowd } od audience last evening, and, indeed, it seeins to In- crease in interest with every representation. We aro Well pleased that it meets with such success, for the enterprise and liberality of those engaged in its produc- Bon are deserving of all the credit that may be bestowed upon it. One of its chief and peculiar merits is the dis cipling end traning evident in the action of the supernu meraries, who, instead of being, as they generully are, but mere walking s‘ooks, to fill up gaps, here become @ pert, and a not uninteresting part either, of the play. Mr. Kean’s endeavors in this respect have beeu crown: ed with com ess. Tonight “ John ” will be again pe: , and toall, citizens or strangers, we woul advise geeay of this oot bd anand tn Park. As a faithful representation of the days o of England and Philip of France, it needs more than casual witne sing. Bowery Tusatar—This popular place of public amusement was crowded last evening to excess. Tho highly sttrective bill of no less than four splendid pieces ould not fail to draw a vast crowd; and seldom has the house presented such an array of beauty end fashion as did the boxesof the Bowery last evening, “ Aladdin” wus the first performance, in which De Bar’s Kasrac was very well represeated, and Mrs. Booth performed the part of Aladdin with great effect. The “Lady of the Lake” wus vext produced. Mr. Neafie performing the part of Rhoderick Dbu, and Mr. Clark, Fitzjames, with their usual ability. 4 he “ Two Gregories” and * Robert Macaire” followed, drawing out the full power of the company. In the “Two Gregories,” Mrs. Sergeant’s Mrs. Gregory was performed with much naiveté. The Misses Vallee in the course of the evening dat ee pas de deux. This magnificent t wness of the prices is co red, r credit on Mr. Jagkson, as seldom has eda bill so att happy to percei the attractions doch, the gi on Monday e ightly juced hore, that Mr. Mur- t Amer! tregedian, iv to appear ming next. This will indeed be " and it is grati ing to witness the bumper houses that Rightly Mil" Old Bowery,” in testimouy of a proper ap- preciation of the able and liberal management of Mr. Jackson. Atuamna.—This is the last evening but one of Herr Alexander’s engagement, and those who have not yot witnessed the wonderful exhibition of his magic power, should not let theso last opportunities go by, without viv siting the Alhamra. He introduces in his entertalnments experiments in natural philosophy, chemistry, optics, pneumatics, including several feats never before attempt- ed by any legerdemanic artist. His powers of deludiny are indeed extraordinary. There is also instrumental and vocal music to add to the variety at this pleasant resort. Bowery Amruituearas.—Kemp’s grand paatomime ‘was produced here last evening, before a full and admir- ing body of spectators. It was a really magnificent affair, and the whole was loudly applauded by the | house. The circus presented a perfect “jam.” — Every nook and corner was well filled up. Mrs. | Camille Gardener, in her astonishing equestrian feat, | drew forth rounds of applause. Mr. ec also astonish: | ed the whole ring by his oxtraordinary ability, and Uarlo also exceeded himself in his barrel trick. The entire performance of the evening passed off in a highly credit able manner: and the admirers of fine athletic sport had ich treat at this popular place of public amusement last evening. Raymenp anv Wakino’s Mexacerie.—We under this extraordinary collection of living natural curi will leave this city in a short time for the south. Since | its sojourn in this city it has been visited by many thou" #ands, and none have gone away disappointed. Mr Pieroe’s performances with the Nunidian lion, the Bra- zilan tiger, leopards, and other wild beasts, are of deep interest, showing, as hey. do, the power which man pos- seseos over the most fearless of the brute creation. For children this establishment is fraught with instructive Jessons in practical natural history. id City Inteligence. Tuanxscivino Day.—The colebra of yesterday was universal throughout the city. The shops were all closed and the churches were ull filled. It was a real thanksgiving day, and most of our citizens went to ex- change a friendly greeting with their friends. Several of the fire and military companies went on target excur- sions, and Broadway was glive with fashionables. The weather was cool and bracing, and the sudden visit of Jack Frost seemed to operate with Lvely effect upon the citizens in general. We noticed several fire companies, who marched in fine military style, headed by excellent bands. The Wright Guards—the Washington Guards, (Brooklyn)—Hose Company Marion Guards— | Protection Volunteer Com; ire companies Nos. | 4, 5, and 8, together with several other companies, went | on target excursions, and enlivened the quiet monotony that usually prevai in our city, in marching The omnibusses made a regular hey were kept in constant 5 'S requisition, is to their utmost o: sity, each fully freighted with passengers. eral horses fell on the streets, in consequence of not being ice, the streets being properly shod for slippery. The little boye, too, on their sleighs, had also aboliday in welcoming the ‘first visit for the season of Jack Frost. In the evening the theatres wore weil filled —and the various places of public amusement were all crowded to excess. In fact, yesterday was a holiday in its fullest meaning—as, r visiting the valous laces of public worship, and offering up the grate- fu homage of the heart forthe blessings of a rich and bouuvtiful harvest which we have enjoyed, and whieh not alone enables us to adminster te our own com- forts, but to the wants of others, pay of our own citi- zens went to the various places of public amusement in the evening, aud enjuyed themselves in a manner worthy of the festivities of the day. xn.—The thermometer yesterday ranged ind about 3 orelock at Rushton's Tue Weath » Sto from the N. N. W. casks of flour ww freezing point. It blew hi about four o’clock, and several | were seen floating in the river. | Some canal boats were upset at the foot of Whitehall | street, being laden with flour, and several were busied | in rescung barrels trom the water. One man, efter suc- | ceeding in rescuing two casks, applied to the owner tor | fused ; upon which tue man very deliberately threw the flour egain into the river, before a crowd who had col- lected und seemed to be pleased with the act. Some of | the group cried out, “Served him right” Several barrels were taken to the ret ward station house, and the finders expressed determined to put in a claim for salvage. was blown, in many places, over the wharv blown up ever the Battery, rendering it impos: joy awalk there Tne ierry bouts, were tossed about too, and had to encounter tle severity of the storm, the water washing over them frequently, particularly about 4o’clock. Yesterday was, indeed, the first real winter’s day we have had. igen. that Libel If: Moses Y. Bene, of the , appented Justios it ‘ sprelerred ancther cempeint and r and proprietors of the True seother libellous article wbich eppeared in y ir, (the True Sun.) the reputation [ogof Mr. Beach, charging him with certain malprac- tices respecting communieations, between this city and Boston, by the way of the muguetic telegraph. The _' ts wate included in the affidavit of Mr. 8. Bartlett, editor, William H. Dins- ill, John L. Brown, Mr. — Lark is, —— Lawler, —— McClure and John Thomas, all of whom are notified to give in bail this fore ee gas Robbery.—Officer Wetsell arrested a fellow Patrick Galvin, last evening, on a charge of knock- ing down in the street a man by name of Joho Wil- liamson, and robbing him while down of $6. Committed by Justice Osborne for examination. Probable Murder —A man by the name of John Foley, having procurs ae sige gy? the peipees poor up thankegiving, w drinking uj juor, broke Bie wife’ ad with the bottle, Tad" knocked down stairs, inflictiig severa! severe wounds on her head end bodily injuries severe & nature as to ren- der specie jor help She waa conveyed to the . Wherashe laysin avery doubtful condition alty bospitu y vithoer Watson of tne 6th ward, arrested Foley, and Jus- naa committéd him to the tombs to await the result. Juvenile shop “Iefters.”"—Officer Corey, Of the 2d ward arrested early y tween ten aud tw: ars of age, who were detec: in the act of stealing two bundles of ivory combs, value at $10, from the store of C. F. Williams, No. 97 Maiden Lane. The young rascals entered the store and purchas- ed some pencils, and while there pocketed. the combs. Justice Osborne committed them both for trial. Charge of Grand Larceny. — Officer Ji arrested, last night, @ Water street girl, called Mary Waters, on @ eharge of robbing a sailor, by the name of John Cornell. of $114, in bank bills and specie, while in a house of rather disrepute, located at No. 306 Water street. Forty- six dollars of the stolen money was recovered by the above officer, the greater part from the person of the ac- oused. and the balance from Elizabeth White, the land- lady of the house where the robbery was cemmitted. Justice Osberne locked them both up for examination. per Extraordinaire.—A short paragraph with this peared in our paper, which would not hay inserted if we had seen it. We desire to state, however, thet it had no reference whatever to any gentleman of the press, although worded in that way, and that the sup- per uaaply givon in payment of a bet between two cers. New Onveans, Nov. 16, 1846. Irregularity of the Mails—New ¥ ork Election—Business —dmusements—-Weather—St. Louis Cemetery, $e. $c, The arrival of four back mails was greeted this morn ing by hundreds who flocked and thronged the avenues leading to the Post Office and Mergan’s Depot. The fre" quent failures, and the exceeding irregularities of the mails, are the greatest sources of inconvenience to the people generally, and of incalculable injury to the mer. cantile portion of the community. The almost daily in terruptions, and the very poor method adopted in assort- ing and dolivering the papers and letters, are perhaps more detrimental to the general prosperity of New Or- Jeans than can well be conceived,—and even now, while the utmost interest is manifested in the issue of the elec. tions, and injthe nature of the momentarily expected news by the Boston steamer, the last mail due this morning, as is its wont, when any thing of importance is looked for, failed to arrive. Thus we are treated, grieved and annoyed, through the imbecility of this department of the government. This moraing’s mail was the first received from New York for the past five days. The interest excited by the election in your State wag manifested by the eager and hurried demands of hundreds for the Herald containing the returns es far as heard from. The reaction and complete overthrow of the de- mocratic reeime, has astounded even the most sanguine opponents of the defeated locos, who are now making all sorts of demonstrations of joy in their unexpected and brilliant success. Business operations of almost every nature are yet owing in a measure to the shallow condition of the pi and its various tributaries—the large class ‘not yet running, nor have many of the upper country planters or merehants mado their appearance. The city, nevertheless, is almost overrun with strangers, principally emigrants from the North of Europe, who continue to arrive daily by ship loads, The levee preseats quite an animated, and, a really a novel scene—such forests of os y , int countless flaunting colors and flags, nation; busy men hurrying to and some scheme or speculation; tho ber of drays, with their lon; slaves laughing, joking, or singing, casks or tumbling bales of cotton; the dia and confusion about the landings; steamboats thundering like so many volcanos, plunging and driving in every direction, deai- ening the senses with theirherculean and mighty voices; crown this scene. It would not be a difficult matier to fancy yourself on the borders of the Styx. It is astonishing to me, as well as to many others, that cd rest number of ships and sailing craft rendezvous it place, proverbial as it is for the number of leeches inoue , and the innumerable inconveniences and re- rt ns that are placed upon every vessel arriving here. A ship is hardly in signt of the Balize before sho is hailed by a tow-boat, who her to the The bargain is made, and if 6! vessel of 70 tons. the tug is entitled to the round sum of five hundred do Not satisfied with one vessel, or five hundred bard dollars, he unceremoniously leaves his prize in hase of one er two or three mor the captain of convenience onveni- leparture. A er comes on board before the steamer has , acd is guided in her wake by the man at ‘he pilot therefore, has nothing to do, and seldom gives an order; but remains about bal! an hour, ocketing sum, $62 60, for a ship drawing fifteen jeot—the rate on an outward bound vessel. The sup or bi not rightly moored ere u bill is presented by the harbor master to tie amount of $160, for whattage, besides wharfingers’ fees, municipality taxes and a host of other delectable extortious, too numerous to recite. What a field is here open for a line of steam packets—snch, for instance, as the Cunard line, drawing, say sixteen feet, weil conducted and staunch sea boats. with accommodations for first and second class passen gers But they must be something different to those | reed baskets which have been sent out here, and which have gone to pieces ou iresh water swells The fair and well deserved reputation of tae New York ship build- ers, (regret to perceive, bas suffered from the faie of these frail crait, and it behoves them to moke more than if they wish to regain public confidence. he ited line under the auspi of ©. H. Marshall, them an opportunity to retrieve their lost cre: dit. ‘Phe progress making in this important enterprise is Muitary.—First Regiment N. Y. 8. Volunteers, Col. watched by the merchants of this city. It B. Burnett. What isjthe Common Council about in | need hardly be said that four sea ships, with po to jon to this fine iment ? it certainly mu: | make a passag eight or nine days with lerable de- i x pel gree of regularity, cannot but succeed. T! dvanteges of raising #0 | 1 New York be | 10 their favor over a sailing eraft.particularly in crossing outdone by 7 Let | the bars and stemming the tide in the Missi pi, are obvi- them show patriotism that the: ous. But the most important project now on the tapis, and displayed | three months ago. We would udvise all those young | men of the Second Ward, who wish to volunteer in the First Regiment, to join Company D, Capt. Taylor; he and his officers are gentlemen and fine fellows. Hoad quarters Ameri Hall and the Jon, in Fulton street, corner Ryders Alley. Gneat Saux oy Reat Esrar.—We would call the attention of capitalists or of any desirous of possessing safe and valuable property, to the advertiser ent, in another | column, of a sale of two hundred lots in the 1 of this city. The neighborhood is one of the ity, the jand well laid out and improving st ‘ ‘The terms of the sale appear te be very ‘The sale takes place to-day at the Exchange, and maps of the property can be seen at the office of Thomas Addis Emmett, Esq., in William street. Accwent.—A horse, which was attached to.a m'Ix- wagon, fell at the corner of Bowery and Grand street, yesterday, and broke its leg. The poor animal seemed to suffer a good deal. The owaers of horses should have them frost shod, and extend to the poor animals the ordi- nary rights of humanity in this weather, Anotnex—A horse and wagon fell into a sewer on 17th street, 3d avenue, yesterday, the horse suffered \d the Wagon wes broken. The corpora- to compensate the owner. This is the th accident of the kind that has occurred on | the avenues within the last few months; and ourcity | fathers would find it more safe and economical to these sewers properly repaired, than to feel themse! por uae to mulct the city for their neglect in this par- jar. rchasers. and“ Shamus O'Brien.” We do not conceive it nece: ry to say a syllable in preise of Mr Lover, for his fame is already well established We desire, however, to acquaint the public that this is the last opportunity | they wiil have of hearing him delineate, by verse and y thi uliarities of his countrymen, in his own | aa maker. We doubt not his suditory will be as | large as on any former night. Movements of Travellers. Yesterday’s arrivals, by no means inconsiderablo, comprised iully in the following extracts from the re- | spective registries | “Amenican.—S, Haskell, Dutchess co; Mr. Hill, New | York; F. Lanton, New rr Mr. Smith, Albany. J. Woodside, Wi Astor—A, Stew Grant, New Jersey; C | Wilmington; J. Pierson, Princeto Germain, Burlington; 8. Meyer, Albany; | Gibraltar; J. Sprague, do; M. Williams, Syracuse, O. L. Sanborne, Portlana; J Cuthbertson, Montreal; E. Bure. | Oswego: 'E. Clarke, Troy; JH. Wallack, England; Fe ; H. Coffin, Poughkeepsie. Phila; Maj EW tt, U. York; W. Paila. Fras ‘roy; W. Wise, Louisiana; t. Gorham, New York; 8. Benjamin, H. Palmer, J L, Smith, St. Thomas; J. Bishop, New Bruns. Mills, White Plains; A. D. Weld, Boston. Howano—H. Hotchkiss, Auburn; J. Tilden, Troy; R. Hilliard, J. Hall, Va; J. Cummins, N. Tellinghart, J. Smith, Mr. Smith, f1. Cox, G. Dorey, passengers by the irom London; A, Gardner, Troy; H. eg 8. Romaine, Mampebire; R- Baker, Phila; N Cliffo wine; E. , Canad iW ompkioe, Phila D. fares, Han more; J White, Boston; J, Montgomery, Utica; J. Nor | ton, Rocheste Lane, Montreal; H. Stole, N J; We Kovoe, New Intelligence. ‘The Post says that the Rev. Darius R. Brewer, of Concord, N. H., has accepted the unanimous invitation of the Corporation of Trinity Church, Newport, R. ly to ‘ona the Rector, in the place of Rey. Mr. Hall, re- | signed. | officers G. W. M , the East River, ist ward. 5 | Jy saved in this lvcelity thro | being brought into th Accwwent tos New Yorx Pitot.—We regret to learn that Mr. H. Nelson, one of our most indefatigable ilots, t with a serious accident yesterday, while pi- Toting the bark Chancello ii appears that while | Mr. W. was going forward, when at the windlass, some accident slipped, and, in falling, his 1 under him, was broken below the knee. Saveo From Drownixc.—A man named W. B. Har: | wood «ai saved from drowning yesterday morning by | ind George Nichols. il into | ‘al Lives m late- | bh the assiduity and vigi- lance of the police, who deserve every credit for their vigilance about the wharve: Cononen’s Orrice.—Died in a Fit —Tho Corner held an selae aren cake, at the 4th ward station house, on the booy of an unknown boy, about 16 years of age, who, it appears, was inthe Chatham Theatre yestor: afternoon, attending a day performance, when he nd. denly fell in a fit, aod was taken to the station-house end placed in the kind care of Captain Smith, who procured | medical aid, but the poor boy died in a short time after He was dressed in station house. a brown sack coat, dark cassimere and a peir of fine boots. Alsojon ver Lepine ch and gilt chain, im boy, rather tail and The Jay, i death by a ipoplexy y- The body and propert; Captain Smith at the 4 ‘ho Coroner held an inquest at | ihe body of a colored man, Creek,who appeurs was while in company with his father er county. The two were in | boat, which wes run down upset by @ scow in the North Kiver. Arriva. or Memsers of Concress.—A number of members of Congress !.ave reached the city, to await the opening of the Session on Monday week. we- rides those heretofore mentioned, however, we havo only heard certainly of the presence in the city of the following Representatives :—Mr. Marsh of Vermont, Mr. Owen, of Indiana, and Mr. Hough, Mr. Maclay, and Mr. oouworth, of New York.—Nat. Intelligencer, Nov, 26, We }+S8t, Charies opens to-morrow night with | garlands of flowe: | nessed the ant | served— on the to one which, when coinpleted, will benefit beyond measure, every brauch of trace, making the ties which now ex ist between the two great commercial cities, lasting and indissoluble, you are wwaie can be no other than the netic telegraph, Slr. Bravo, the gentlemanly and able proprietor ot the commercial Exchange Rooms of this city, is the originator of this laudable and respe: ble underteking, through whose unremitting exe: a it will in a few months be completed. It is to be regret ted however, thatthe merchants do not take a greater interest in the matter, when its iniinite importance is so well understood. ‘The apparent apathy, and seeming in- difference with which ‘hey regard ail enterprise, is a matter of some speculation, itis true they are ever ready with the mouey; but beyond this, every other ac- tion 1a spiritless, and strongly marked with a degree of lassitude, more peculiar to the people of tne troy il re- to citizens of the United States. reas yet but few places of amusement. The anorthern star, whose name is not yet given to tue public; and | under- stand, with but a mediocre company. The American is eujoying the full tide of prosperity, crowded trom top to pit wo, night, Sunday included; under the manage- ment of Mr. C.R Thorne, whose Le sec career in the Chatham of your city, is generally known. Miss Jo- bos pie Clifton, I perceive, 18 announced at this estab- lishment. The Orleans or French theatre, with Mons. Lahman and his pantomime troupe, has been open to ‘ood houses during the past week. Mr. Finart, the ma- has not yet arrived; is shortly expected from ith a celebrated operatic company. eather ia truly delightful; the atmosphe: warm and bright. Nota shade or cloud dim: cent purity linge is rich and green all kinds, in the mosi luxuriant proiusion, fill eve y — porch and window. The stranger showid net omit a visit to the cemetery of St. Louis, where he will see the memorable and toach- ing custom of decorating the tombs with chaplets and , #0 religiously and scrupulously practiced among the ancient Komans, Grecians and (’ei- sians, copied with additional solemuity by the Creoles 0: this city. The most interesting period to visit this city ot the dead, is on the festival of * All Saints,” a day set apart by the friends ef those departed ones, whose mor- tal remains lie here, to make @ pilgrimage to their lust resting place. | was one among the thousands who wit whica, according tothe Romen Catholic custom, was imposing in the extreme, full o: the pomp and magniticence so peculiar to the various cere! of that church, The practice is inceed poe: ical, touching and salutary, ‘he grave yards are visit ed, tombs and inscrijtions renovated, and the places where loved and respected ones have disappeared trom the sorrowing gazo of survivors, are bedecked with gar: lands of delicate and fresh flow: making the rank at- mosphere common to church yards redolent to the senses, andemblematical, though iaintly so, of tuturity. Thousands thronged every street and avenue leading to the grave yards, Among them were many who came but to look upon the mourners—they scarcely onter, ere a shadow may be seen to fall TF each countenance.— Conversation goes oa in whispers, and thought, busy thought, flies trom the trivial and the present, to the past and future. The sensations which a stranger fee! entering this dead city, are melancholy, and yet ing. A young girl, dressed in darkest mourning, stands ‘ing on atomd, newly bedecked with herown hand which are now ce! dand wrony A matron sobs aloud, refusing so ing with sad and tearful ‘old man, with paint brush in hand, works i some deparied one against obliterating y Grief twitching st the muscles of his coun te: e, Cisarranges, for a mo , their setied worldly aspect—mutners and- wives who have taken comiort from inality ing time, atwad here as aduty, aud makes it @ pleasant business to arrange theis showy decoratiuns—unruly children escape {rom their colored clear, servants to play around tbe tombs. The of fashion and important of humanity look more riteuious than ever, and minds of the least posteused aympathy or feeling, are saddened, suedaed end in structed, Letters from the Army. | Matamenss, Nov, 2d, lot, Army Movementa= Mounted Tennesseeans—d4ii Saints’ endal! Souls’ Dey, $c. $¢ This city is beginning again to present an sppearance decidedly warlike. A"fine company of dragoons arrived here on the evening of the 30th ultimo, and is now en camped in the grand equare. The horses are of a uni form color, greye, large and elegant. The Mexicans view them with wonde:—thé arrival of such material seems to convince the poor natives that they are at war with a country which has some resources left. They were under the impression that all these were exhaust- edin moving to the Rio Grande. Troops are arriving daily—the three companies of the 2d artillery, which sailed in the ship Liberty from New York on the 11th of Oct., landed at the Brazos on the 30th. Col, Thomas’ mounted iment of Tennessee volunteers is on its march from Port Lavaca to this plage, and will reach- here to-morrow The Quartermaster, Lieut. Chase, has immense labor in answering the many demands that ere made by these arriv-ls. Good grazing is found in the nm ‘borhood, on either side of the river, but the Ameri- ‘ires more substantial The river is get- ting low, though there has yet been no serious difficulty in the ni on, skilful pilots soon learn the character of the stream and avoid the bars, though these are changing from day to day. The reason of concentrating troops hereabouts, is, of course, unknown tous You, generally, in the United States, have the best information of the designs of the overnment. We look st the orders, for full and relia- le information. A report was current in town last night that Tampico had been taken by the fleet—though it was credited b; many Mexicans, and also Americans, who have resid: in Tampico for years, I put no faith init. Yet, that the navy should make another attempt.is not surprising;they owe it to themzelves to Liss something to retain their hold upon our affec! the “favorite arm.” Yesterday wss all Saints’ day, an: people were out in vast numbers. To-day the Cemetery is crowded with old and young, with lovely Senoritas and savage men, offering up petitions for those probationary departed spirits, whose character in this world made doubtful their fate Mm the next. X.¥. Z, Rio Granpg, Oct. 23, 1846. Special Messengers—The New System of Warfare. Major Graham, of the Topographical Engineers, ar. rived at the Brazos yesterday in the steamship Galves- ton. He came by land to this place, and the quarter- master despatched a boat with him to Camargo last night. Major G. isthe bearer of despatches to General Taylor, and will mako all speed to Monterey. The na- ture of these despatches has been known in the United States for two weeks, and I need not name it. The new system of warfare will undoubtedly have a most salutary effect upon the Mexicans. We must henceforth take their houses, and assure them that their own government will not permit them to suffer for the rents. We must adept the practice of their own Gene- rals’ regime of the Prefect ofa District, or the Alcalde of a town, s0 many mules so much forage, so many bushels of grain, and give au order upon Santa Anna for pay- ment. Punish any omission er failure with so much se- verity and certainty, that Se peepla. will find it more rofitable to comply with requisitions. We must ring these people to their senses. Orders came from head quarters for the advance of the com of regu- lar troops which were left here and at Reino-a. The in- spector General, Col. Pelknan, isengaged on this duty. At present he is’ at St. Joseph's Ieleak with orders to break up that depot,and remove all the sick to Fort Polk. Those fit for service to be sent forward to the army. The compavy of sappers and miners arrived several @aysago. They encamped here, for a short time, pre- paratory to the forwsrd movement. The ponton train, which, by the way, would be more useful in acountry of rivers, is in erect order and readiness for service. Would that it been here about the 9th or 10th of May last. We are now to have a war in earnest. Ifthe “Nepoleon of the West” would meet us on some fair field, the controversy might soon be decided. With 10,000 such troops as he commanded at Palo Alto, Gen. Taylor would be happy to meet all Mexico in —— DEATH OF MAJOR LEAR. We have ed from the office of the Adjutant General of the army the following copy of the order is sued by Gen Taylo. inouncing the death of this brave and lamented offi 3 Camp near Monterey, Nov. 1, 1846. The melancholy duty devolves upon the com: agra of announcing to the army the . W. Lear, 3d infantry, who expired wound received while gallantly leading his reg! the action on the 2ist of Sept. A long and creditable service, commencing in the war of 1812, thus been sadly but nobly closed Kind and Seneca in his private relatiens, and, though feeble from ravages of protracted disease, faithful, zealous, and efficient 10 the discharge of duty, the relatives and friends of the deceased major, and the service at large, have sus- tained in his death no ordinary loss. ° The deceased will be interred at 4 o’clock P. M. this day, withthe honors due to his rank. All officers off duty are Seepage aren to attend his funeral at the pe robe his late pln ftir 8d infantry. iy or Major Genesal Taylor: Ww. W. 8, BLISS, Assistant Adjutant General. AFFAIRS IN MEXICO. (From the New Orleans Times, Nov. 17. } pend the following letter from Vera Cruz, dated w i Vv Cwuz, Oct. 31, 1846—A condacta arrived at Mexico on the 20th insiavt, from Guanajuato,with about $1,200,000, so that money was sgain abundant th An- has left San Luis de lotosi on the 16th in: Wea the ed to Tampico, probably on purpose to receive on board the specie for shipment. Two private conductas arciv- ed here from Mexico, with silver bars and about 200,000 hard dollars. At the middle of this month, private letters from Mexi- | co stated that Mr. Bankhead had offered the mediation of England, and that the Ministers had been in session for two days, to delibe: oa the subject, but nothing fur- ther has transpived since. You will have had full details of the surrender of Mon- terey to the American troops. Gen. Ampudia fell back upon Saltillo, but has since also been called to San Luis, where Santa Anna is organising a numerous army. _ Political intrigues have lately kept the city of Mexice in much ferment A partial change of the ministry has tuken place, Kejon (vinister of toreign Affairs) having See room for Lafragua, and Po (of Justice, &c.) for Ti ‘Squadron are confin- ed to anattack attempted on the 15th inst on Alvarado, by the steamers (including the Mississippi) and gunhoats, Mag Proved unsuc: th ful, they being oblig- lition, increased by some izardo on the 17th inst. and the ships not having as yet returned to their anchora, it is surmised they may’ have gone to Laguna to procur fresh provisious, which they are much in want of. The | Feintorcement of the so long expected large ships has,as | yet, not arrived. Large bodies of national guards have been armed throughout the country, and more are being organized still These preparationsiorm the most important busi- ness of the day; there is much enthusiasm We shall have a reinforcement here of such militia, from the other cities in this State, and from Paebla Guaymy, it is re- ported from Mazatlan, hes been taken by the Americans, but the report wants confirmation. ed to re! Another ex) The Explosive Cotton. ‘We are familiar with the application of the vario powers in use for the benefit of civilized society— wind power, horse power, steam power, kc. kc. Let us now inquire into “ cotton power ” In the early history of the steam engine may be feund various experiments to use gunpowder in place of steam, for the motive or propelliny have in the city o! York, within the laet made several Th plosion of gunpowder in contact with iron and various other metals, hi ad a fatal result, particularly on the moving j were required to be ke] i where ordinary packi be om 180 was & serious inconvenience to overcom the great denger of explosion, in our gradual sup) the engine, could not 2 ‘obviat In this explosive cotton, all those objections and dif. | culties are easily obviated, if we aro rightly informed If this cotton can be (as is said) carded and spun or loosely reped, we may have it entirely under our con- trol, in the supply of its great power. An hundred horse power engine need not exceed the weight ofone horse-bat suppose it was that of ten horsea—what @ vast fleld for our skill and enterprise My models and drawiogs have been long since buried in the rubdich of yesrs gone by ; but the plans are etill fresh in my memory, aud I should be most happy to com: manicate with, or instruct any young artist who can sommand the means to perfect this groat invention, or the pride and honor of our country. The mere publication of these Lints, will set thousands to work atthe discovery, and thereby my object is part ; ly obtained, and to farther it, my experience is cheerful- ly of The news of this new application of cotton power will, ach England, and spread throughout Euro) in our own country ; but we fear not 1! of European genius with our own. They Us the hint of the cotton power—we will give gh io ron Af big Meg mer scrgeed ie 0 Bid 5, oe wil iow who has the native genious to w 4 Ger ANCOCK, Senior. The following table, taken trom the Cincinnati Advertis in a degree, the growing wealth of | Cost. Boats. Tonnage. 1 1,99 587.500 | 650, 90 $1,357,990 9 | ‘The capital expended in two years being about | 16,418 ‘ New Work by Lover.—Yankre Doodle of | this week contains the first chapter of a mew work by 8 mf | j wel Lover, entitled * Hundy Audy’s Post-Bag.”” MONEY MARKET Thursday, Noy. 26-6 P.M, This day being set apart by the Governor and council as a day of thanksgiving and praise, tho abacdoned their usual business vocations. ‘There was, therefore, no meeting of either board of bro- kers, and we have no sales to report. At the close of the market yesterday, prices for Her: lem were firm, with an upward tendency, but the other fancies were very heavy, in severel instances a decline was experienced. There hes not been a very active demand for sterling exchange for remittance by the Great Western, but the rates have been pretty well maintained. We quote Prime bills on London at 6% a 6% per cent premium. Good bills have, however, been offered at 6 per cent Premium. On Paris, we quote 6f 42%, a 5{ 40. We annex our usual table of quotations for the princi- pal State and other stocks used for investment :— Prices oF Stogms in ri Bee Yonex Managr. - able. Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Nov %. PB See is Stee 7 1se49 102 108 ¢ ies cia a She 536 1050-61-65 Toned esd 5 1618 — am am OT 5 1590-13 5 BOK Oe OT AB « 3 tesco we — aS Sick ie 46 9-58 Ha (ie 6 1840 ee Sa Be $ 1856-00 935094 SKA 93 8 fis Me oes ois 6 100 &—” 100 al0l 5 — 7 200 Ta 8 7 Wp bat Hina Pigg 6X0 06% — a— ey ss o i: aes oT ie Waxgatorg — iim» feet Bk Com’eN. ¥ falt Pee o sep Mh OM i N. is & Trost Co. 106 alld 108 Farm & Trust Co, 25340 254 4 Ohi & Trust Co. iS 8 rr tank of U, 3. in Peansy! ‘ 4 ce ordgace Haiba we ai jee al sions r} oo oy Uaee KSehensorsay Hat ie eeiek ai ii Heh Byracase & Unies Railrpad, 10eialie” 108 e100 T1esattt Auburn & Syracuse Railr’d, 108 103 100 5 — ar aie Rotting Rathoed’ Stach SS Scale Neeat a Reece eee Sy a H = Reading Railroad Mtg Bds., 72a 73 78 a— 7348 7336 There has been but very little deing in these.securi- ties within the past month, and prices have experienced but very little alteration. Government sixes, old stock, have been firm at our quotations, and the new stock has been sold in small amounts at one and a half per cent premium. Congress convencs on the 7th of December, sbout ten days hence, when we expect some important changes will be commenced in those things affecting our politi- cal and commercial relations. It is anticipated by many that the finanzial policy of the Government will be mo . dified, that the specie provisions of the indeperident treasury bill will be repealed, or materially altered. In consequence of this, there is very little disposi ‘tion exhibited to enter into any steck transso- tions, particularly those of a fancy character— ‘We do not agree with those who anticipate the slightest change in the leading features of the inde- pendent treasury bill. That system hes not yet gone into operation, under the new bill; and with majorities in- both houses of Congress, similar to those of the last ses- sion, with the same head to the government, we have not the slightest idea that it will be modified in any shape, or any of its restrictions be reduced. According to the Independent Treasury bill, passed at the last session of Congress, the specie clause will be en- forced on and after the first of January; and the party in Congress having the majority, is the last one that would abandon the system adopted for thé regulation of the finances ofthe government, not only from the fact that it has not as yet been tried thoroughly, but because it is one of the leading principles of the party, and isa very important point of the democratic creed. We bélieve that the new bill will not only go into operationin its present form, but we believe its provisions will be thoroughly enforced. The case of Letson and Rutter vs. the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company, which has occupied the United States Circuit Court, at Baltimore, for some days, has been disposed of. wasan action for damages, laid in the sum of $2,000,000, brought by the plaintiffs ageinst the Canal Compeny on the following grounds :—On the 4th of May, 1843, the directors of the company péssed a resolu- tios, authorising the completion of their works, and ‘asking for proposals therefor. Messrs. Letson and Rut ter made proposals, which, on the 12th of May were ac” cepted by Gen. M’Neil, the then President of the com: pany. At tho next meeting of the directors ef the com + | pany, on the 6th of June, the contract, entered into by Gen. M‘Neil with Messrs. Letson and Rutter, was de- @lised by the c: mpany; and an advertisement, asto the manner in which the proposals would be received, pub- lished. {n accordance with, these terms, as made knewn by this advertisement, Messrs. Letson and Rutter made new proposals, which were accepted by Gen. M’Neil, and fully ratined by him, he possessing himself of the seal of the company, and affixing it to the comtract—all this being done without the knowledge, or previously ob. tiined consent of the board of directors. Tais contract ‘Was ratified onthe 18th of July, 1843, and Messrs. Let- sea & Rutter commenced operations immediately. On the 20th of July, seven days after the contract was rath fied by Gén. M’Neil, the board of directors met, and passed a resolution, declaring that Gen. M’Neil bad no power vested in him to make the contract, and thet it was nu'l and void, at the same time giving Messrs Letson & Rutter notice to discontinue their operations. On the part of the plaintiffs, it was contended that the resolutions, and terms passed by the Board of Directors, gave the President authority to make the contrast, even if that authority was not vested in him by virtue of his office; and thet, therefore, the contract was lawfully made, and binding on the company, and that the con- tractors were entitled to full damages for its violation. On the part of the company, this state of facts was de- nied, and it was contended that, as this contract was not such as occurred in the ordinary and every day business of the company, but one of paramount importance, the president had no power vested in him to conclude it without the consent and approbation of the board of di- rectors. The opinion of the court was delivered by Chief Jue tice Taney, and was in favor of the defendants, declar- ing that he records of the proceedings show that there had been no previous authority vested in Gen. McNeil, as president .of the company, to enter into the contract; and as the said contract was dicavowed with all due dili- gence by the directors at their meeting on the 20th of July, 1843, that therefore the said instrument was not the deed of the compamy, and was null and void, and of no effect. The counsel for the plaintiffs gave notice to the court that it was their intention to file a bill of exceptions ta’ the opinion of the court, after which the jury were ed, and rendered a verdict for the defendant. The Baltimere and Obio Railroad Company have ed- vertised for a loan of one hundred and ninety thousand 4 ilars, for which the certiGcates of the company will be issued, bearing an interest of six per cent, payable quar- or.y on tho Ist days of Janoary, April, July, and Octo- b-r,in each year, at the city of Baltimore, clear of all taxes ond assessments now or hereafter to be imposedgor fasossed by the State of Maryland or the city of Baiti ore—the loan to be redeemable on the Ist day of Janu- ary, 16:7. ‘This loan is for the purpos of the reconstruction of a portion of the present track of the main stem, end is te, cured by a mortgage of all the real and personal proper, ty helonging to the company. No proposal at less then par, or for a less sum than $100, will be considered. te Macried, On the 24th inst by the Rev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. Jonn N. Cuunens son, of Ohio, to Miss Exizapern G. Fosten, of On Thareday, 26th instant, by the Rey Dr. McAuley, Gwonck T. Jsoxson, to Letitia Jann, daughter of the M.D., all of this city. relatives ¢ invited to attend his fune ernoon at 8 o'clock. h instant. of disease of the heart, Josnrnu A. Rea, in the 64th year of his age, for many years a rei dent of the city of Dublin. His friends are invited to attend his funeral at 2 o'clock, P. M., this afternoon, from 17 Whitehall street, without farther notice. His remains will bo taken to Greenwood | Cemetery.