The New York Herald Newspaper, December 17, 1846, Page 2

ORK HERALD. ‘Thursday, December 17,1846. | The Foreign News. | We will probably have another arrival from England in the course of to-day or to-morrow. ‘The steam ship Cambria is now thirteen days at sea, and as she is the fastest of the Ounard line, it is not improbable she will arrive to-day at Boston ‘The New Aspect of the War—-The way to Conquer a Peace—The Military Condition of Mexico. We are now in the midst ef the most active | preparations for a brilliant campaign against | Mexico. We are on the eve of several achieve- | ments that are probably destined to place the military genius of these United States on the highest pinnacle of fame. We are now engaged in shaping the models for several candidates for | the Presidency of this magnificent country. We | have our hands fui! of work. . Our readers will recollect the leading article of | the Herald on Monday last, m which we detailed | as much as the public interest required, the new plan of operations against Mexico. They are re- | quested to keep that article in view. If Gene- | rals Scott and Taylor meet with no reverse, the eastle of San Juan d’Ulloa, Vera Cruz, &c., &c, will soon be in our hand: da The plan detailed is the one the most feasible | of any yet devised. It was recommended in the Herald months ago. In order to exhibit its feasibility we will go into @ few particulars. It 18 clear that nations do not go to war, no more than individuals go to law, merely for the | fun of the thing. They have always an object in | view when they engage in war. To obtain that object, it is necessary to make the nation you are contending with feel the inconvenience of war. Ifa commercial nation, you must blockade its ports, and seize its shipping. If an agricultu- ral nation, you must invade it, and occupy its principal towns. The first mode of conquering a peace, we have tried in Mexico. It has failed. Why? Because the Mexicans are not a com- mercial people. Yielding, as Mexico does, all the necessaries, and most of the luxuries, of lite, its inhabitants are, in a manner, independent of | foreign commerce. And so also is the govern- | ment of Mexico. Taxes on articles which are pro- duced at home. and consumed at home, now form | itschief support. Itwas not soalways. The go_ vernment of Mexico once derived a considerable | revenue from the duties on foreign merchandise— duties which now, a few capitalists—creditors of | Mexico—receive. Itis these capitalists, mostly foreigners, who are chiefly injured by the inter- ruption of commerce in Mexico—not the govern- ment, or people of that country. | Itis therefore clear, that the only resource left | tous, is to capture the principal towns of Mexico. | We have taken some towns; but, unfortunately, | they are situated on the confines of the | republic. They are well enough as far as they go. We must now strike nearer home. We must do what boxers do, hit at ‘points ” On the chief cities of Mexico our blows must fall, But to the capture of the city of Mexico itself, our efforts should especially be directed. In gene- | ral, the capital of a country is the most populous | andimportant city in acountry. It is not only | the seat of government, buta sort of model city for the rest. What is done in the capital is imita- | tedin the provinces. In short, it has on the smal- ler towns, an attractive force, and a guiding im- pulse, similar to that exercised by the sun over the planets. We could cite many instances to show that the capture of the metropolis when a large and thriving city, almost invariably leads to th? | submission ofthe rest of the country. Both i 1814 and 1815the French made no resistance af- ter the Allieshad occupied Paris.) Nor did the Indians resist thé British, after they had taken possession of Lahore. If the city of Mexico is to be taken, it is evident | that our army onghit to march toit by the short- est and most eligible road. The road from Vera Cruz is tobe preferred, for many -reasons. It Passes through a fertile tract of land, the greater | portion of the inhabitants of which are | puny in person and wnwarlike in charac- ter. Nor could there be a more favorable time fora rapid march to Mexico than the present.— The rainy season is over; consequently the road is in goo condition. The bulk of the Mexican army, and the ablest of the Mexican generals, are at San Luis—a city distant from Ve- va Cruz six hundred and forty miles. It is said, indeed, that five thousand soldiers are assembled | at Alvarado. Tie Mexicans are great at exag- gerating ; in all probability they have not a thou- | sand men at Alvarado. And what sort of | troops are there? Militia men, of the mest | worthless kind. But we are told that the | Castle of San Juan d’Ulloa must be taken before n army can be marched into the interior of Mex- | ico; and that this castle is impregnable— ‘*is the Gibraltar of America.” This is nonsense. A more absurd comparison than this was never | made; as well might you compare a mole bill | to @ mountain, or a lugger to a seventy-four, as | Juan d’Ulloa to Gibraltar? Both fortresses are | indeed situated upon rocks. But Gibraltar stands upon a very high rock; San Juan d’Ulloa | on a very lowone. Indeed, this fortress is almost | on a level with_the sea, and offersa fair mark to | shot and shells. If we are not very much mista- ken, the loss of the French, when they bombard- ed San Juan d’Ulioa, eight years ago, was very | trifling—some twenty men orso. The fortress is | doubtless stronger now than it was when the | French attacked it. Whatthen? Attack it with a stronger force. That of the French Admiral, | Baudin, was weal He had nota single line of | battle ship the day he took the “Gibraltar of America.” Bat it appears that besides the castle of SanJuan } d’Uiloa, there is another obstacle to the march, by | the way of Vera Cruz, of an army to the city of | Mexico. This obstacle is the puente nacional—a bridge on the road between Vera Cruz and Jalapa. According to some travellers, this bridge migh‘ be made a second Thermopyia—* might be de fended by a handful of determined men, against a large army.” But the Mexicans are not Spar. tars; nor can we with propriety compare an American army to the effeminate soldiers of Xerxes. The puente nacional is a strong po- sition; but, as the Mexican general Basadre once observed, ‘‘ what occasion is there for an in- vading army tocross itt”? By making a short de- tour, General Scott would be able to avoid a con- flict with the defenders of the puente nacional. This we learn from persons acquainted with the route. We hope that the expedition to Vera Cruz may | be ona scale commensurate to its importance, Every thing should be done which might contri- bute to its success. The question of its cost ought not even to be entertained. Parsimony in an in- | dividual is folly—in a nation, madness Let our government bear this in mind—and let it, at this important juncture, employ all the resources of the nation to sustain the rights of the nation. | . The winter campaign in Mexico must be a bril- liant one. Leorstarive Movements —The Hon. Daniel ‘Webster arrived yesterday afternoon, at the As- tor House, from Washington, on his way to Bos- | ton, where professional business requires the tem“ porary suspension of his Senatorial duties, | Matt Faivar.—We received no letters or pa- pers south of Baltimore last night, and, conse- quently, are deprived of almost all information delative to the doings in Washington. TRERN Porrrics—Waat’s In THE Winp 1— | The political barometer is subject to frequent va- | riations, and at present appearances again point out Henry Clay as the probable nominee of the | whig party in the Presidential contest of 1848; at | any rate, so far as the Fourierite section is concerned. The “ Mifl Boy of the Slashes,” and “Harry of the West,” may yet be the rallying | cries of the whigs, in &pite of the long lists of can- | didates againsthim. As an evidence of the feel- ing in certain parts of the North, we give the fol- lowing little political movement, which though | very cleverly managed, could hardly be expected to escape the eye of everyone. We suppose it is correct. Some time since it was said that Gov. Seward | started for Ohioon public and private business, generally and particularly, and while there was seen several times, some say as many as five times, with Jadge McLean. The general opinion, | in consequence of th3 was, and circulated by | different radii through Ohio and New York, a lit- | ule here and a little there, that an under current was at work which might eventually throw the | Judge on the top of the stream of politics, and float him into the Presidentia' chiir. But | when these statements were made by the press, | the Cincmati Gazette indignantly denied, as | if by authority, any such scheme on'the part | of the Hon. Judge of the Supreme Court; and an | Albany paper, the supposed organ of the Seward | | sudlence'el the evening balers, Theatrical. Pane Tueatar.—The engagement of the Viennoise children in this city, has been attended with a succes: almost unprecedented. Every evening the building is crowded with an audience, which enthusiastically de mands a repetition of nearly every divertisement offered by the beautiful figurantes; and, in fact, we think there encores have become rather a tax upon the powers and patience of the performers. The poeple Foes one ev do not seem to consider ir wish for a sight of a was also the wish of the and would probably be ening after, so that the forty- lle to undergo nightly an . A r, public applause ia called the breath fessional for all artistes, and if so, the shadows of the * Viennoises” will never be less. They will appeer this evening in three of their beautiful of the audience in the exe! of ae Terpsichorean performances; also two sterling little farced, will be prosented with the whole strength of tho excellent Par company. We may expect auother crowded house, such a one as may be a satisfactory re- turn for the liberality of Manager Simpson. Bowery Turatae.—We are glad that Mr. Murdoch’s | engegement at the Bowery has rosulted in another popu- lar award to his professional excellenc». The audience: are large, of a most respectable character, and of a kind fully to appreciate the genius which Mr. Murdoch so evidently exhibits in his delineation of the more familiar crestions of Shakspeare’s mind. This evening he will al ‘as Macbeth, which many critics have pronounced to te Mr. Murdoch’s best performance. That it is a most correct and living representation of the ambitious end remorse-stricken king, we may safely assert. Mrs. Cole- man Pope, who is admirably qualified for the part, will as Lady Macbeth, and the evening’s performance will conclude with “ Nick of the Woods,” a play which, from its effects and thrilling interest, seems never to lose favor with the public. Gazgxwicn Tasatas.—Mr. Rice, whose representa- cligue, not only repudiated the truth of the ru- | tions of negro character have, in this country and in Eng- mor, but moreover, came out on the subject of | land, siways been accompanied with success, will wagon boys, and spoke of Tom'Corwin in terms | *ppear to-night, besides in other pieces, in his favorite of praise: andJone of the friends of Gov. S. | has since stated, imprudently, perhaps, that all | these slight movements in favor of Judge M‘Lean were only intended as “feelers.” | This whole affair has been investigated, and | the following is the probable solution of the mys- tery. The leaders of one section of the whig par- | ty, the extreme left, will, at the proper time, itis said, bring forward the name of Henry Clay, as the candidate for Presidency in 1848. If by any. chance he should withdraw his name, either by his own will, or through persuasion, he will do so in favor of Judge M‘Lean, upon whom the whig party will then naturally fall back. Of the proba- ble result of these measures we shall speak at | another time; at present we only advise all who are interested in the matter to watch and pray. Meanwhile the friends of Generals Taylor and Scott will not be idle. ARk WE TO HAvE a Brancu Mint t—The Presi- dent, in his recent message to Congress, recom- | mends the establishment of a braneh of the govern- | ment mint in this city. The Secretary of the Treasury made a similar suggestion in his report last year, and repeats it this. It has been a matter of much surprise to us} that we have been so long withouta mint, and have repeatedly urged the propriety and pelicy | of establishing a branch in this city. This is | the grand financial focus of the country.— | Two thirds of the aggregate importation of pre- | cious} metals into the United States come into | this port, and is distributed from this point oyer | the country. Most of the gold held by the banks | of this city is of foreign stamp, and it is difficult to get hold of any quantity of American coin in ex- | change for bank notes. If we had a mint here, a large part of this fo- reign gold would be worked up into American coin, and our currency would become relieved | from the fractional pieces of gold and silver | which are now so difficult to enumerate. The establishment of a mint in this city would do | more towards increasing the circulation of gold and silver than all the other mints of the country. The foreign gold which arrives here lays in the vault of some} bank until a demand springs up | for export, when it is shipped in the same boxes in which it arrived, and frequently goes the round of the country without being disturbed. If we had facilities for recoining this gold in this mar- ket, a very large portion of it would become Americanized, and remain in the country, and pass into general circulation. Another reason why we should havea min; here is, that the financial operations of the govern- ment will be confined to the limits set forth by the independent treasury act; and it would become the depository of the public funds, and the head- quarters of the sub-treasurer. Musical. t.—The 8t. George's Society will give their festival concert, in aid of the charitable fund, at the Broadway Tabernacle, on Monday evening next, | on which occasion a variety of great musical talent will ‘unite in the cause of benevolence. Madame Ablamowicz, received with such rapturous applause at certs in this city and Philad now engaged at 2 ‘hilharmonic Society of the B Julia Northall, Messrs. Aus- onpari. the principal v. irst horn and guitar ps er ) Mesers Kyle, Timm and George Loder, lendid orchestra, are pt pemrenys instrumen- aged. The Tabernacle of course will be filled another 3000 andience. vy Herz —This gentleman bes so far recovered i# annoying accident as to be able to give his con- Boston on Friday evening. ‘oni.—The great violinist havit iven @ most tri- | ‘umphant concert at Baltimore and at imington, gives wr at Philadelphia, after which he proceeds south- ward. Movements of The arrivals yesterday still further increased, and the hotels consequently appeared very respectably filled — The following is the full amount at each :— —H. Polhemus, New Jersey ; Col. Hone, lender, U 8- Ordnance; 8. Gorges, do.; Capt Engineers; J. Freeiand, Tenhiil; J. Ranken, do.; Dr. Talcott, Army; J. Pool, N 'J.; G. Meeme, Va. Aston.—W. Wood, N. J; E. Walker, N. ¥; Hon. Dan e ‘ashington: Captein Hobbs, Boston; W. Les He, Philadelphia; T. Bennett, New Bedf rd; P. Atwill, Baltimore; C. Hobart, Boston; Major Heath, Catskill; P! Washb Middleboro’; T’ Moss, Philadelp! St. Lor . rington, Hartford; I. Coulson, Ball more; G. Kettrick, New Hampshire: J. Merritt, Troy; | €. Horton, Boston; D. McCully, Philadelphia. Crty.—Rev. J. Bowden, N. ¥; James Monroe, Alban: J. Ley 4 Phila; Mr. Yates, Schenectady; Rev. ‘ravellers. L ly J. Smith, U8. Shermai J; J. Hasbrook, Rondout Boy Kingston; D. Strong, Providence; Capt. Wetaon, Stat Island; Com. T. Ap Catesby Jones, U. 8. Navy; N. Stur- tevant, Boston; J. R. Rose, Texas fy mi Franxiin.—W. Scovell, Waterbury; H. Griswold, Virginia; J. Tompkins, Westchester; A. Brooks, Potts- ville; G. Howland, Peekskill; J. Allen, Philadelphia; J Scovell, Waterbury; Gen. Jewett, Texas; H. Cooke, | New York; J. Miller, Fort Montgomery; J. wick, Barrington, Capt Norwich; H. Herval, Bridgeport; bany. wHewann—J Bruen, Baltimoi Gilbert, Boston; G. Hudson; J. Gardner, Boston; L. King, do; Dr. Cutter, Mass; Capt. Black, Norfolk; J. Duley Beech, Hartford; P. Huntingdon, Norwich; C. Rawson, do.) A. Farrell, C Hartford; A. Shephard, Va; A. Par Browne, do; J. Leavens, Norwicl jperior Court. Before Chief Justice Jones. The Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co. ve. Minturn,—The | jury rendered their verdict inthis cause yesterday morn- ing, finding a verdict for the plaintiff of $6,292 09; and upon the ether question submitted to them, they found that it was one whole transaction between the parties. Henry Hinsdale ve Jaron #lower—This wes an so- tion on a draft of $250, dated New York, February 10, 1846, drawn by D. T. Brigham on Elisha Averall, and by by him accepted. There were three endorsers on it, the last of whoin was the defendant. The defence was, want of notice of protest, and no evidence of demand of ment. PeYordict for plaintif, $260, For plaintiff, Mr. Dailey Field ; for defendant, Mr, Eddy. Edward W. Leggett aud Susan Post Leggett, his wife, — This was an action of vs. Erastus G. Perkins. ofthe house No. 113 ey aotd the recover The wasdevieed by Mrs. Leggott's father to defendant in trust, that Mrs. Leggett might receive the profits during her life The under the revised statutes. For f uuion of the partition deed not confirm 4 together void, and the entire of the property should equally divided between Mr Post's children, The Chiet Justice directed the jury to finds verdict for the plaintiffs, subject to the 0; ot the | Court in Bank yp Tog 31 bad oe Be! ‘anderpoel. Scott vs. Simpson, et ‘aes Thie cause is further ad- journed to this morning. Court Calendar—This Day, fro: wes case, Crncurt Count—Same as yerterday. id up on the shore at L. 1, on the Oth Sorenson Count—Nos. 30, 44, 80, ¥4, 25, 36, 17, 90, 94, A alnver webok, ond peooes'cl toeao late Velen py con, ond ‘e faup peanoee a 20, 84, 3, 73, 41, 16, 43, 63, 64, 6,101 to 107. | were jound in the pockets ‘ verdict ‘coordance with thst eptalos. aaa | mise a richtreat. His burlesquo of the “noblest nig | tion of ' of facts Justice Drinker iss | which was executed by the abo fice! Day, { Justice Drin! Mr. Adams, Laneingvargh; 8. Phelps and Mr. James, Al- | Bur, Chase, ton; H. Jones, Phila; W. | G Dunlap, Phila.; H. Adams, Norwich; 1 | # South Berwick. part of “Otello;” and to all who may witnose it we of them all,” isindescribably rich. Besides the attrac- Mr. Rice’s acting, there is a variety of novelt this evening. The farce of ‘Hercules, King of Clubs, tnd of “A Day in Paris,” in which Mrs. George Chap- 0 man sustains seven different characters, wiil be Master Sparks, of je his debut. duced. You M Yai This programme of enter- tainment isa strong one, and we trust will send to the Greenwich an overflowing audience. Bowsar Amruitusatux.—This excellent establish: ment, under the direction of its preset liberal manager, Mr. Tryon, is well worthy of public patronege. In fore mer days a Circus was made up of a few spavined, half starved animals, a company of uncouth riders, and a pseudo clown, whose jokes were not only stale, but often offensive. But now it is different The Bowery Amphithe atre is a large, well ventilated building; the horses employed giving evidence not only eet intri value, but of skilful trai: the eque: gathered from all parts is continent and Er » each of great individual excellence es an artist ; and clowns, italian, French and En; , who discard old Joe Millers and pour out fresh jones and comicalities manner never to offend, but always certain to am An entertainment made up of such material is sw secure the patronage of the public ; Wwe trust to see a continuation of crowded houses so loag as the Bowery Amphitheatre offers amusement, varied and faultless, as at present. Mapame Macanrte at tue AmpairHeatre —This ac- complished and distinguished equestrian, the first in Europe or in this country, is engaged for a few nights to perform at the Bowery Amphitheatre. It is undenia bly the great traction of the season, and cannot fail of draw! ing immense audiences. Mme. Macarte will ride next week. A Luampna—There are few places in the city where an evening can be more pleasantly passed than at this sa" loon. The accommodations are superior to those of some larger establishments we could- mention ; the refresh- ments to be procured of an excellent quality ; the en- tertainments varied and amusiug ; and the price of ad- mission very low. Herr Alexander, the prin: fi Ger- man magicians, will this eveni astonish his audience wita a series of experiments and delusions ; Mr. Harri- son, the improvisatoire, will sing some pleasant o1 compositions ; and the’ vocal and instrumental ea ir the direction of Mr. Loder, ill do rvice in bidding ‘“duil care, one. Mr. Wuitrey’s Extentainment takes place at the Lyceum Hall, Broadway, to-morrow evening, at half past 7 o’clock. Mr. Whitney’s acknowledged capabili- ties have already won for him the most distinguished ap_ plause from the numerous admirers of his versatile ta. lents. His entertainments, hitherto, have been crowded ing he will have a bumper There is a chaste and finished sty: of —his Ai reand gencral — that at once wins upon auditory. Those who have not as yet heard him should go to-morrow evening. His a of Calhoun, McDufiie, kc. &c., are per- fect. Ma. Wincnatt.—This inimitable drollerist proceeds ina few days on a western and southern tour. If his comicalities do not drive the blue devils out of every | twelve years ago, when the employment of missiona | \ { place he enters, we are most wonderfuily mistaken in | Mr. W's erto met with unequivocal success, and of public patronage. The Seguin troupe are performing very successfully at the Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia. The new opera of “Luli” was brought out, for the first time, last evening, and will probably be repeated to-night. Mr. Bennie, an actor of real merit, takes his the Arch street theatre this evening, and offers a ve effective programme, and has secured the aid of mack Professional talent. Raymond and Waring’s Menagerie are in winter quarters at Philadelphia. ‘It is a fine collection of Tiving Police Intelligence. Charge of False Pretences—Officer Hays of the Lower Police, arrested yesterday, an elderly man by the name of George Gulliver, on a charge of obtaining a bill of dry goods from the firm of Lyman, Converse & Pomroy, dry goods merchants, 59 Liberty street, amounting to $450, on a credit of six months, which goods, itis alleg. ed were procured by and fraudulent representa- tions. 1t appears that the accused is a merchant d business at Auburn, in this State, and about the 2th of ‘August last, he applied to the above firm for the | necessary to raise this token in defence | Be crc Este iB ey Kita ak stay couse. tl ck ete eras cour | two years he had been doing a good business; conse- | ing mayeslt, te deed ond prose uently upon these representations. together with other Gronmetences; induced the above firm to sell the bill of goods on a six months credit They have since, howev- er, ascertained that for some time previous to the pur- chase of the goods, the accused was insolvent, and he has since failed, largely indebted, so much so that he was unable to pay 20 cents on the upon being brought before Magistrat heuring in the case, which was granted matter will be investigated to-day at half-past 3 o'cloc! In the meanwhile the prisoner was committed to the cus- tody of the officer until the case is determined upen. ‘ Lifting” and Running.—About 9 o'clock last evening rather a genteel looking young man entered the jewelry street, kept by Mr. Frederick W. requested to be shown some watches, tht select one to purchase; consequent: - | veral wetches were placed on the counter, one of which, a gold lover watch valued at $30, was chosen, but before paying for the watch, he handed out a half sovereign, and ssked Mr. Pachtman ifhe could change it for him, and while in the act of doing so, the fellow bolted out of the shop, taking jwith him the selected watch, and at full speed down Canal street, towards when his proarene was stopped by two of our acti ardians of the night, officers Martin and , of the ward, with the stolen watch in his poocket He was at once conducted to the station house, where he gave the name of John McClever. and in the morning ¥ committed him in full fer trial. The dwelling house No. 29 Commerce i entered on Monday last, and tolen from a trunk :—-A bracelet ind two light No e one inthe Pa of Musical Thief —A ‘caught in the act yesterday. stealing a fiddle wort! from the store of Ann Finn, No. 81 Catharine stre Locked up for trjal by Justice Drinker. Petit Larcenies —James O'Conner was brought in for stealing a at y robe, worth $10, belonging to Sylvester Tuttle, No. 194 Chatham street. Locked up for trix 1. George Williams was caught in the act of stealing a black cloth coat, worth $15. belonging to Mr. Erastus W. Nichols, residing at No. 83 Lewis street, and arrest: ed by Assistant Captain Yarwood, of the 4th ward, and Sutlee Brinker locked bim up for trial. — yet and a perry Were arrested yeate: , being caug! act of steal four Ze pantaloons and two coats, worth $10, helsagig oa coming from premises w: Propert, fetsion. Locked up for trial, nanan Arrest on Suspicion —Officer Parmeice of the 14th ‘Ward, arrested last night an old Five Point thief, called Jack Riley alias Wilson, whom he found prowling about from biock to block, trying the rent door hanales, | evidently Biting Seve, wihe felonious intent. Locked up for examination. Ciroutt Court. jefore Jadge Edmonds. Armatrong et. Venaloe et-al.—The Jury in this cause rendered a verdict for the plainti®t for $760. sJoseph H. Patten vs Samuel Colt—This was an action of trespass for essault and At from the testimony, that some time in m Ji 1846, the parties were in the room of the lton House, a dispute arose between them; the some allusion to defendant's brother, upon w wy” Pe eaadls Cention ic ne ta _ defence, and jary found a ver plaint damages. ‘Sahn Doe ve Richard Roe.—The Jury in (tiscsuse was em) after which the Court It will occupy the Court the remainder of the w —_——__. Tho body of Capt. Champlin ‘ hunocked overboard fom hie sleep come ue tlace, while this place to Greenport, and drowned, light purple stones ; two | powers. His entertainments have always hith | well worthy denent at | £0, earn | Mn 8th ward—Theii | work for which | they had met to light up their flickering torches in the | they plant the fag thereof: Far better draw the Hi Buia lest evening ot the ‘Paborsacla, bes aniversary was eve! fous cobwded andiapee Ooms principally ef ladies, An excellent choir was in attendance, and the whole proceedings passed off in a highly creditable man- ner. ‘The Rev. Dr. De Wirr presided as Chairman on the occasion. ‘The Rev. Dr. Pecx opened the proceedings by pray after which, a 2 a The Rev. R &,Coox read the annual re female branch, the Treasurer's iy showing the re- ceipts to have amounted for the female branch for the it year, to $1057 93; the other branches, $9,986 34. The expenditures nearly amounted to that sum in the aggregate, and iety was now in debt. | the Rev. Mr. Onctaad, hereupon read the annual re- port of the soeiety at length. It went on to state that | Ties become general, the present mode of enumera- | ting results was adopted, and from the monthly report of | the missionaries it appears that, since that time, there | pe ber a Oe Pon aed gage the patie | ere of its operations ; ts, containing 44, 453.762 pages of Christian truth; 14104 bibles and 16, | 908 Testaments have been su to destitute persons nd families, on behalf of the New York Bible dociety; 774 volumes have been lent; 31,716 childrem have been gathered into Sabbath,and 5268 into public schools; 2,626 have been induced to attend Bible classes, and of th temperance have been ol trict p prayer a, held. *The amount of good thet hes resulted from these efforts we know but Fig otow. riect ly. Thus much we have ascertained, and re- corded, that within same 12 years 875 persons have been reclaimed from a state of open backsliding; that 3,626 who had never before experiencedithe ha ines sal- vation, have been hopefuliy converted,jand 2.335 converts have been united with the churches of Christ. The report after detailing some further particulars in relation to operations of this society, on to state that the number of visiters during the year has been 1133, but the present number is 1161. The other statistics report- ed during the year are as follows ; 862,038 tracts have been distributed. ‘These contained 3,604,528 pages in the English, and 617,456 in other languages, in all 4,191,984 mates pages of evangelical truth, given to the io- of hospitals and ns, to the seamen and river- men in our harbor, to the families that have been visited at their habitations, and especially to the poor, the sick, ‘and the wretrhed. 1189 bibles und 892 testaments,provided | by the New York Bible Society, have been supplied to those who were found detitute of that sacred treasure. 5,193 volume e lent ; ithered ito Sabbath und 380 into public schools; 143 persons have been ett eee Sage 2, ‘a Lag poy to attend church ; perance pledges have obtained ; 1,686 district{prayer meet held ; 60 back- sliders reclaimed ; 181 persons mae ly converted, and 138 converts united with Evangel churches. The Rev. Mr. Conzy hereupon addressed in behalf of the objects of the society; after which the choir sung the bymn: “Plunged in a gulf of deep des- pair” The Rev. Mr. Suit next briefly addressed the meet- behalf of the objects of this society. Hymn by Jerusalem my heppy home.” Rev. Dr. Tyno next addi the bytes 7 Jn his opening remarks, he begged to ask the multitude pre- sent, where was Jei 7m? Jerusalem would bring out to his view, many men whom he had never seen or known in this life. He did not know th here, but Christ knew them. The ‘Lord knoweth,” was a record which he would not blot out for any consideration. Jerusalem would receive him, and would there meet ed . There was no city of peace here. He was delighted to hear the hymn, ‘Jerusalem, my heppy home,” sung during the evening by the choir, and it was gratifying to be enabled to meet as they did on the present occa- sion, to offer mutual congratulations as to the successful operations of their society They all united in the they bad met. In such circumstances anse, and in a spirit of new energy. hey. should cone ler that seantwers beund to yy in it to ad- true interests of the gospel. heart sickens, r, to contemplate their want of success. He sing rejoice and dance with a delight to witness the spread of the Lord's gospel, and he maintained that they itvod there upon the common platform of Christianity.— Brother Evans (who was present) might hold that water was the gospel, but he (Rev. Mr. Tyng) would hold that the 1 was in midst of them, and Christ said “where two or three ae erty erin my neme, there am I in the midst of them ” yr a long appeal to the audience, the Reverend gentleman concluded. A collection was hereupon taken up, when, after a brief address by Hey. Mr. Cex, and benediction, | the meeting separated. . Parsentatiom oy 4 Sworp to Carr. M. Farncuitp or tux Erchtn Wanp.—A beautiful sword was last eve- ning presented te Capt. Morton Fairchild, of the First iment U. 8. Volunteers. Ceremonies ay ‘iate to See ek nlace wt the howe of Me eben | 162 Varick street.” The meeting, was organized | it ei calling E: ayor W.F. eyer | to the ovale abd appolating Columbus Robt. | P. Getty, Vice ts. In taking the chair, Mr. | Havemeyer made a few pertinent remarks, which he concluded by hoping that Capt. F. would never draw his sword without justice, or sheath it with disgrace. Ex- | ‘Alderman Brown, of the 8th ward, having been selected | by the citizens of the ward to make the presentation, | jt has came fe the following Capt. Farncui.p—I have been asked by your fellow ci- assembled here this evening, in their behalf, to | form an act which the dedication by one of their n1 Ber, of his services to his country’s welfare, prompts iy forward and performed the part allotted to him, in addres: to fulfil. You, with whom ta have been acct associate inthe business social rela- tions of life, have vo! — services at the call of your , as acitizen soldier, and are country, about to go forth to unite with other of your fellow citizens in ce fence of your country’s flag. Ere you leave for the field | of battle, they have felt it their duty to express to you | some manifestation of the regerd and esteem in which | ou are held by them, to award to you some token of eir for yor devotion id Hel mething that will re- | din‘of war,that there are tho:e | ‘anxious soliciiude yourcareerin | arms. The presentation of a sword has been tho: by them most appropriate for the accomplishment of their wishes. The sword that I hold in my hand, I, therefore, present for your acceptance. Take it; at the inscription on its scabbard, the source from whence it comes; ‘object for which it is given. Wear it by your side ; not as a mark of milit ion only, but as sword of justice, to be drawn from its scabbard in defence of your countcy’s honor and your country’s glory to yourvelt aod comrades glory to you com Tint of those in whose behalf itis To which Ca I recei his, asa testimonial of , from 8th ward, andI offer you, their repre- sentative, my sincere and grateful thanks for this une pected honor you have d upon me. | agsure | sir, cannot express my feelings on this occasion. | I feel, in receiving this from your hands, that itis the | last memento of my former pleasant , associations with | those you represent; and when far dis‘ant from you, on | my route to seat of war, then can [ look upon it with leasure, and the satisfaction of knowing, that in New zens of ket | York. 1 have friends. And when upon the battle field, | hen it shal juty, in it pense of my own life. And I pledge myself to you never to disgrace, Lut respect it, as I ea- teem the gentlemen you represent. In conclusion, allow | 2 aguin to offer you my tuanks and best wishes for their _ ‘and prosperity. ord was an excellent blade, in a beautiful scab- | Presented to The bard, bearing the following inscription Morton Peehils, ‘aptain of Com U. 8 Volunteers, of t) citizens of the 8th ward, asatestimony of New York, Dec. 16, 1346” The committee consisted of Messrs D. T. Marshall, D. A: Fowler, Thomas Dyer, Henry T. Capen, and Albert | OTe ce of presentation und reception Ntaig thes | he ceremony of presentation and rece) us concluced, the company repaired to the saloon, where | Mr. Butler had prepered a repast, to which ample ayuibe | | | | | was done. The following are some of the toasts volun: | teered on the occasion ;— By Wo. F. Have: .—A victorious career, and a safe return, to the First Regiment of New York State Volunteers. By Ald. C. P. Baowx.—The brave American officers and soldiers who have fallen in Mexico, defending their country. Peace to their ashes—everlasting houer to | their me: mories. Hon E. Vanver, of Herkimer Co—The First Regi- | ment New York State Volunteers, of New York, may of our country over the Halls of the safely return to the bosom of their fa the field, ‘encouragement T. Mans#ati.—Our commander in chief, ts — “ Truth crushed to earth shall rise again, The eternal years of God are her's: While error wounded writhes in pain, And dies amid her worshippers.” By Capt. Morton Faincmitp—The citizens of the it this evening shall never be forgotten, but always remem- | bered by me with gratitude.” | By . Pritirs, Eeq —‘Col Ward B. Burnett of the Ist regiment U. 8. volunteers of the Stata of New York | —in all the qualities which distinguish a gentleman and a soldier—is eminently qualified for the’station which he | holds, and the confidence of his country.” By Col. Caren: alwaysto be Lid od, it brings forth the elements of greatness which have lain dormant; and as smong nations, so among men, it aken which | eS ee the talent the honor of By Gua —“Our oe grad oer pod im Avpert lant officers of all grades, and our in Mexico, we thank heart- sioned officers and Mopar bs“ for the es ‘ou are t'—"Go- hag 7 A.J: Fowrarwe Fairchili—May he, with his strong erm sword, make his way through all the may offer.”, By Twos. Dren, Esq—" Picpsotoren ‘alpen 1812, to resist the right of | 5 in 5 Tes e it of soarub, and with « ~p! govinne result ; and soetees | ar — seer cad oe the pomny 44 —in another quarter ; and who can bt the a Se — 'y Jonw Onsex.—General Taylor's ormy, an of tailors ; the breeches they have ‘already made plainly prove they are master workmen.” By Avseat Guanse ‘ Our country, and the whole sword in defence of our , and to punish invasion. than be tricked and disho- by shuffling diplomatists. Old Rough and Ready Long ‘or beat.” can't be By Jas. G Brows.—" Cay Fairchild’s sword: May it recatve its int stuin in the heart of Menioo™ Scvoey Dear. —The Coroner held an inyuest yester- day at No. 48 Thomas street, on the 7 of a colored | gisterial importance patriotic feelings evinced towards me | ing ing of yetne Hon Luvana i Fesident, in the chal ¢ Hon. Lutmen Bravisn, ot, in the chair. The minutes of the last moeting were read and ep- prov Reports—From the Executive Committee in favor of the admission of Mr. James Hogg, Mr. E. Smith, and the Hon W. N. Green, as members of the society. The re- port was adop’e!, and Messrs. Smith, duly elected. * appointed to report on the best method of harvesting Indian corn; he said under stances Indian corn was a grain likely to a cultivation of it at subject for tke lnvestigeers cultivation of it a tical He made some very from experimen's made b Teseit be pasting settee from ex: en's made by to ing it. Me concluded oy naming the bite: ve. Joust, J.T, sheate, D. F and circum- men as the ¢ (essrs. Maxwell, S. T. Jones, J.T. Sheafe, D. P. Gardiner, and Archibald Russel. On motion of Mr. Browne, Mr. Pell, the moverfwas added to the committee. Dr. Stevens was also added to the committee, on motion of Mr. Pell. General Cuaax was of opinion that no satisfactory ex- perim could be made by planting in He thoaght the growth depended on the tem of the earth a ns. x-Vice Chancellor McGowa’y said, that in the spring of 1845, his corn crep was ponies at atime when ths ground was unu: ly dry; he then rowed it, and cover Fe dle tan ine ste up ularly—thus last » round was quite wet, and his, iter saw the difficulty of shallow planting, put the seed deeper, but still the difficulty continued, in consequence of the wetness of the season. He thought the mode of plant- ing would depend much on the state of the season, and he was of opinion that no particular rule could be laid down; the mode of plantit reas on the nature of the season and the state of the soil. Mr. Basin said, that in the month of September he had sixty acres of ground cleared and tue timber left on the und, and ¢o left until the snow melted in spring. On the 9th of June it was burned, and on the 10th and 11th of June it was planted with the axe; it was the first he planted in that way, and in Septem- ber following he gathered 48 bushels from each acre.— He should have stated that he left the trunks of the trees on the ground—it was only the limbs that were lopped off and burned. Mr. Sexxy was of opinion, that when we set about the practice of ulture, we should do it es an art. said, thet until very recently agriculture was pursued just as medical science is pursued ot present. He thought at was hardly worth while at present to meke any inqub ries into the nature of different soils. It was necessary, however, for the farmer to see that his soil was in 9 pro- per state tor the reception of the seed ; it was also neces- a for the era Parana x A Bese in the harvest. ing season proper, jent, » persons about him. Mr. ly continued to give a vy. elaborate end scientific dessertation on the process of the of seed after it is put into the ground. He concluded by recommending, in the first 5 or pring. ant 5 the next place good man . He would advise the using of short manure for corn instead of Jong manure. Doctor Stivens said he reye to make a suggestion as to the depth at which corn should be planted. He thought they should test the tem ture of the ground by the thermometer; there was danger, in planting corn too early. ina and improved soil corn may be planted deeper than @ wet soil. He had tested uano in hastening the germinating of the seed, and he n each occasion it tailed—that is, it did not t's th one day beyond the common method. He would also recommend that the committee woos oe up the subject of steeping the seed previous g ir. Sexiy egain made some remarks on the steeping of the seed. He was opposed to the method of steeping seed. Nature, on supplying the earth with meisture, wonid also supply the seed with it. Mr. Pett introduced Mr. Wituiams, a gentleman who had the superiatendence of a plantation in Peru. Mr. ‘Williams said that the method of usisg guano in Peru and this country was very different. fheie mode of that manure in Peru was b; cigernm asrealibele ta ‘A night before in the ground, steeping the guano water, and thi it into the hole ; then ting the seed in after it, closing it with the hoe. sy way they raised from 70 to bushels ef corn per acre, in light sandy svil. In raising other crops, they lay the guano on very lightly, aud afterwards irrigate ‘he land 3 and, in general, their crops are very fine. ir. AncHiBatp Russet exhibited the drawing of a newly invented hames, which has lately been brought into use in England. He made some remarks on the uti lity of this invention, and moved that the subject be re- ferred to Mr. Allen, a member of the society, which was adopted. plage presented some numbers of the first yo- lume of the Transactions of the American Agricultural Assvciation. They were received by the secretary, to be sent to the members. Dr. Stavxns said he ished to make a few remarks on the oie pics peaches. He recommended, in prefer- ence to allothers, the application ef lime to the root of peach trees; it protects them from the worm, and does not injure the roots. Dr. /Ganpiven gun-cotton He said that it was successfully introduced in England in bi and excavat for railroads ; it can te purchased for half the ee oF npowder, and double its power. It would, he frough ally facilitate the operation of farmers vei in clearing of their lands. There were, he anid; two. objec- tions to it. The first was that it could not be packed in large quantities for exportation without its being very much deteriorated; and secondly, when used for guns of ee it leaves considerable moisture Behind, w! afterwards impedes the action of the gun. inthe course of these experiments, he showed it to have vei 3. Amongst he exploded it with a match on the commen gunpowder without igni- his‘angers,igulted ljand’ the part between hie logos ingers, ig: tween remained uatouched. Hogg, and Green, | Mr. Pact secommended that @ committee should be | planting of great im. Deladefas Hugh | then made some experiments on the | between | ‘The Annual Pictorial This great sheet, the best effair of the kind ever issued, is now ready, and can be obtained at the desk of our office for six and a quarter cents per- | eopy. | is emphatically a pictorial history of the war —illustrating the battle grounds, sieges, and points attacked and captured, from the taking of Mata- moras by the army to that of Tampice by the navy. The illustrations are arranged in the following order:— | First Pago—The | at Corpus Christi; E pment of the American Army * Battle Grounds of Palo Alto and Re- | seca de la Palma; An accurate likene 4s of General Tay- Jor, who commanded the American forces in those bat- tles; An accurate portrait of the Mexican Generel La Vega, taken prisoner by tho American .4rmy; and Fort yoy opposite Matamoras, being the ne-XS encampment Becond page—A Sceno in the Battle of Bessca de la Sasa ee tir cin cNind Seer as sent al unt of battles, from a wou Mex‘ican sol- moras; Brother Jonathan and the Mexican Gene/al on the Rio Grande; A View. of Camargo, looking Narth; and a Plan of the City of Tampico ee pico. Third page—A View of Monterey, its fortifications, and the poiion of the United States ‘army before ade van ; Plan of jonte! rit was cap- Taredy a View of the Castle of Ser Juan d'Ullon; tha Harbor of San Francisco, Upper Califorain ; the Gold Mines of Dolores, New Mexico; a View of Senta Fe, and * Fourth pegee-Map of tho Field of Operations in_M ext ‘ou —Map of the - co, a Scene in Santa Mexican Rancheros; Plan of Alvarado and its Fertifications; and New York Firemen drill for the War. Fifth page—The encampment of Colonel Steven- son’s volunteers on Governor's Island—Presentation of Bibles to Col. Stevenson’s regiment—an election scene im the Park on Jast 4th of July— view of the Monument erected to the memory of Thomas in New York—scene Freeborn, the noble =| the Herald, and pom ge throwing dust in the eyes of the people previous to election. Sixth —A slei scene in New York—View page: of the Park Fountain ten jonable religion in New York —View of Cl Square on lst of May—Peter Funkism in New York—Mock Auctioneers and their victims— ‘Trial of Spencer for shooting his Wife—Jeck the Jank- man—Practical Amalgamation in New York—Omnibus racing in New Yerk—Cherry and Fair Star—and Loafers Se eet as oe Sek vent - A poi new ‘por. of the late Losey portrait of the German Reformer—Cherles Kean in Richard the Third —Miss Mary Taylor in “La Fille du Regiment ”— Herr ler Committing Suicide—Great alt jadame A: in“ La Bayadere.” Fair at Aubern, and Mi Bighth e.— View of Whitehall, Staten Island Ferry, &c.; The Danseuses Viennoise in the ‘‘ Pas de Fleurs; Packet Ship Henry Clay ashore; the Great Britain before she was altered ; the Great Britain after she was altered ; the Great Britain ashore at Dundrum Bay; and the wreck of the Steamer Atlantic. We think all will admit that there never has appeared a more interesting sheet than this. Itis in fact a daguerreotype history of the United States, and ef; all incidents -of importance that have happened for the year past. Asa pictorial history of the United Srates for the year 1846, it is an admirable thing to put in the hands of ehildren and young peisons, particularly in the holidays, when they expect something of the kind. Agents will please send in their orders. ———__ Rin; Com nd Syrup of Hydriodate of Pome lara ite, and Yellow Dock.—This medicinal remedy is published for the sole benefit of th fering from rheumatiam, the of the cus sand stiffness of Robin Hood.—M’Cabe’s edition of this Book i it goa je do not make early fs, they will is so mach sought sfter, that application to all the bookselle: have noue to get bv Christmas or New Year. However, there are afew at 70 Nassau street, eojner of Jobn. holo’ ks, Sci Ke. * G. BAUNDERS & 80) Pocket and Penk: ‘ke.—A beautifal assortment of Py ae lo is Broad: and usique rns @' | ce ae ood After some other busincss the society adjourned. | be oP m * nh Tue Rewer ron Inetano—We understand that a | Crosby street, which is under the manegement ‘fbr 3. B movement is about to be made in this city, having in | Rich, who has devoted many years to the philosophy of de View the reliof of the famishing people of Ireland. A | yeloping the physical systems of d'by’ ment of ronal reparat meeting of a number of respectable and in- 4 rod ? ata geatiemes will be held in ene of the small | Sxercises. This Gymuasium is the langestiand best rooms in Tammany Hall, on Friday evening next. It is high time for the people of New York to take some ac- | tion in this matter. Navigation of the Ohio River. Tur Oxmiavsses—Tu Faost—The frost has already | _ Plec Teme State of River. committed serious depredations upon the of the | Pi 13 omnibuses in consequence of the jollti mee and the neglect of the street ‘tor in rela- n te the cross channels upon the streets, hss had a very injurious effect. If the injuries were confined to the ging: of the omnibusses the rs could, with lit- le alt ; but there are other in- » Tepair the damage terests oy ll Teokod after. A lady, in passing pcos se ofthe Dry Dock stages, yesterday, had a large basket of crockery, &c.,, nearly pitched out ot the windows of one of the stages, in fenton recy of a jolt which ske received in com ng through East Broadway . A very little expense would suffice to render the lines between Dry Dock via Grand street, Bowery and Broadw y; also, through Broadway and the varions routes, safe for passengers. A few laborers ceuld with great ease remove every obstruction on the streets, 80 a8 to protect the pe rand the omnibusses, as well as the lives and limbs of the passengers, Tue Miitary.—The Hoyt Guards, Captain John nt on a target excursion yesterday. They pre- ine appearance on passing our office. BeTWri Fias Co — Fi nics No. 12 and No. — bed & row yesterday morning’ in coming from the fire in Vesey street. There are nume- rous versions of the affair, all differing very materially ia jetail. The affair is to be brought before the Common Council. Accipent.—Mr Clapp, of the firm of Messrs. Clapp & PE rh was , yesterday mi & spirit atiached. The horse having on frigt ran off Mr. Clapp was ipitated on the street, near Myrtle avenue. Both legs were broken and two of his ribs. Tus Newest Suave Yet —On Monday last a country- man from the [es args lyin lakes, erived inthe hotel, and immediately called for the Alderman twinkling, s snub-nosed, red-faced fellow made hisj ap- pearance in the of a mock Alderman, and strutted about the ber room for about five minutes, his hands in his breeches pocket, and with an air of the greatest ma- fon to Pater, “At length he gave the partices bearing 4 en, ve the parties a Peter then addressed the Alderaan as follows: “ Honor, that ther» chap took me off my stand, and in my cab all the way from the foot of Canal street, and now he refuses to pay me three dollars, which was all that I arge him for the ride, and by —, if your Honor does not make him piy me, Vl bung up his eyes belore he gets out.” ‘Hold your tongue yor impatent rascal, or I'll commit you instant. ly to the 3 how dare you use such juage to worthy gentleman?” (then turning round to the country man) — Sir, you were fectly right in not pay- him $3, it was a gross overcharge ; his legal cha is only two dollars and a haif, but he shall let you off or $2, provided you stand treat for the co: pany.” The countryman seeing thathe wasin a the two dollars, and stood a treat for six. He then jloyed 8 porter to take his luggoge, and at the same time took the number of Peter's cah, and yesterday made his com- eh Icey office, upon which @ warrant was oner, uoder which Peter wi arrested and committed to the Tombs. ‘Your rode Naw Oarrans, Dec. $ 1846. The Weather and the Theatres. There is nothing in town of any interest to-da; ‘The weather yesterday been showery, bat tl warm, pts oom Abe lay has tho , re is o great excitement here, what Amen td ary ns Lae td Ta Pest, es merican, St. Charles. ee Tours, ae D. is‘Croem for Shaving Brashes lety of war: | ators, tog-th-r with & iT 1 ia aah Seiten, | jway, New Vork. j ‘To Dentists and others who may wish to | Vapor, to allay sensibility in extracting lal #, | would say that 1 ha > many Mek tes, No. best adapted them with uy No.2 Union Place I have extracted many foes ‘ pea "ER | MONEY MARKET. ‘Wednesday, Dec. 16—6 P.M. ‘The stock market opened very heavy this morning, | and the tendency of prices is still towards «further de- | cline. The money market appears to be steadily tight- | ening, in anticipation of the enforcement of the specie clauses of the Independent Treasury Act, on and after the first of January, proximo: and we*have no doubt a | scarcity of money seldom realized, will be/experienced | upon the opening of the spring trade, unless Congress at ance suspends the most restrictive features of that act. At the first board to-day, Harlem fell off {; Resaing RR; Norwich ani Worcester closed at yesterday's prices. The transactions were to a very limited extent, and things look very blue in the street. ‘The Jackson Manufacturing Company, at Nashua, N_ H., has declare] a semi-annual dividend of seventy dol- lars per share of eight hundred, or nearly nine per cent., payable on and after January 2d The Providence and Taunton Branch railroads divide four per cent. each for the last six month®’ earnings; | and no doubt is entertained that the Worcester, Lowell | and Eastern will make a similar dividend of profits. The New Bedford and Taunton, and the Maine , will probably divide three and s half per cent. Tho Fitchburg does not divide until February. In the dividend class of Eastern railroad and manufac. turing stocks there is only a retail business done, but | rates ere firmly supported. Lowell railroad has been sold at 20 per o*. advance ; Concord, 3134; Eastern, 8% @ 3g; Old Colony, 2%; and Maine , 12% per ct. advance | Lawrence Manuf. Co. is inquired for at 10, and York at | 20 per cent. advance; Amoskeag 27, and Stark 6. The following is a correct statement of the receip's and | expenses on the Columbia end Philadelphia Railway, from Dee. 1st, 1845, to Dec. Ist, 1946 :— Purtaverenta ano Conus Rarnoan. receipts, as per Reports ef Collectors, Motive P Truckage and Railway expense, as per Report of Superir.con- Lateshachad dent. for maintainance et Motive Pow or and Trucks, and for repsirs............., 916.649 47 Total for Net promt, .4. 2.0... 4 $257,800 86 (& Equal to six and a half per cent, (nearly, on four mil lions of dollars) the cost of the railway and machinery, | The annexed statement exhibits the value of the ex: ports of the growth, produce and manufacture of the | United States, for the year ending June 30th, 1945 and | 1846, ‘The great inerease in the valne of vegetable food | oxported in 1846, compared with 1845, is the most im- | portant feature in this part of our foreign trade, the in- | crease being more than one hundred per cent. The in- | crease has been principally in the shipments of whoat, | flour and corn. Vauoe ge Exronre rnont riz U. Staves, 165 an, 184. or eodfisheri eet halebone. Spermaeeti The Forest. Mirae and and spars. Ok bark and other dye All manufactures of wood. Naval rtores—tar, piteh d peas! 4 ”