The New York Herald Newspaper, January 7, 1847, Page 2

é NEW YORK HERALD. | New Yous, Thuratay, January 7, 1847- fl Legistative Proceedings. The proceedings of yesterday in the New York Legislature are to be found under the postecrip; head. a The Mexican War—When shall we have Pence ! The oft asked question, when the war with Mexico will be ended, may soon be answered definitively and decidedly. If the recent intelli- | gence from the interior of that country be correct, | may soou be propositions for peace. trans: | to Washington But, after all, Mexico is | y nation; worse even than the Kafirs. Let us, however, look into the subject. Our readers wiil recollect the article we pub- | lished a short time since, in which we referred | tothe Mexican administration under Herrera, | the deposition of Herrera in consequence of his | f ) acceptance of our proposal to settle all the mat- gov ernment, from the Mexican Minister of Fo- | dent of the gas. This will be a gala night for the musi, ters in controversy between the two countries peaceably by negotiation, by Paredes, who | got into power by exciting the military ardor | of the people, and exciting the rabble | against the United States—the refusal of Paredes to receive our minister plenipotentiary, Mr. Slidell,on the ground ot informality in his | credentials, and the succeeding events thatled to the breaking out of hostilities. We proceeded farther, and spoke of the downfall of Paredes, re- turn of Santa Anna, the election of « Constitu- ent Congress, a majority of the members of which were friends of Herrera and the policy of his previous administration, as well as the elec- tion of Herrera himself asa member of that Con- gress. When hostilities were commenced by the Mex- icans, the military ardor of that unfortunate and nilitary-chief-ridden people, had been worked up to the highest pitch by their designing leaders—so much so, that we have no doubt they consi- dered it quite an easy matter to thresh the barbarians of the North and drive them from the State of Texas, which they were induced to believe was yet a prevince of their’s, and | that Mexican people ought, could, and should recover it, although it was annexed to the United States bya resolution of our national Congress on the one hand, and the willof the people of Texas on the other, expressed in their general election preceding the event. The battles of Mexico with Old Spain were fought over again— the victories acquired over the veterans of the mother country were referred to in the mest glowing panegyric, and the acquisition of national independence by the valor and bravery of Mexi- cans, were all referred t> as proof that there would be no difficnity in the Mexicans achieving all they desired by the sword, and that the recon- quest of ‘Lexas could be effected as soon as the Mexican people willed it. It may be asked, how is it possible that a nation ofnine millions of people could be so easily led astray in the manner they have been, by a few ing military men. Butit must be recollect- ed that as a bedy they are a sunken and degra- ded people. They know nothing of the power ~ or resources of the United States, or of our past history. Like the Chinese, they know but little beyond the limits of their own territory. They hind little or no commerce with the United States, and the majority of them being ignorant beyond parallel in all christendom, they had not the op- portunity of knowing any thing about us by read- ing. Their public journals are under the control of the government, and any editor who inserted any thing in his columns that would tend to oppose the military chieftain who Lappened to be at the head of the government, would suffer for his temerity by confinement in the Castle of Perote or San Juan d’Ulloa, where he would be allowed to cool his patriotism by a long and severe im- prisonment. The liberal conduct of the United States for a series of years previously in not promptly demand- ing and enforcing redress for the many injuries and insults that were heaped on the United States, and which we are sure no other government in | the world would have submitted to for six months | without obtaining reparation at the cannon’s mouth if necessary, helped in a great measure to | favor the schemes of the military scoundrels who wished to play on the feelings of the people, for the purpose of furthering their own private views. | Weall recollect ths bullying and threatening let- ters that were written by Bocanegra, the Mexi- >an Minister for foreign affairs, to the Govern- ment of the United States, in reference to the quasi war then going on between Mexico and Texas. | He assumed the position that the Mexican nation had been deeply and seriously wronged by the people of the United States, encouraged by the government at Washington, whom it accused of violating treaties of amity and friendship be- tween the two countries, and threatened the power and vengeance of Mexico against us. We recollect too the temperate and dignified respon- ses of Daniel Webster, then Secretary of State, to those threatening communications, in which he said that if Mexico commenced hostilities, on her would rest the responsibility—that while the United States religiously desired to remain always on a terms with every power on | the American continent, yet the people and governmentot the United States conceiv- ed they were able to defend themselves against aggression by any of them. The tone and style of | the despatches of the respective Secretaries con- trasted strongly in favor of the United States, but | we do not think it an unreasonable supposition | that the dictatorial style in which the Mexican | addressed the United States, was assumed for the purpose of having effect among the Mexicans, and showing them that the government of the United States could be bullied as they thought fit. ‘These despatches were w'dely published and cir- | culated in Mexico, and we can easily imagine the oftect they had on a people who are notoriously | degraded and cowardly. It would appear then that our forbearance in remaining so long unindemnified for our losses, | and the insults heaped on us by Mexico, wero | ased as an argument to convince the Mexicans that we were unable to redress them by force; and to impress them with the idea that we were a weak and imbecile people, who lacked the ability to obtain satisfaction. When Paredes had excited the ardor of the people, he found that he could not control it. Instead of the eagle and the snake of Mexico triumphing over the stars and stripes of the United States, they were compelled to cower before them; andthe Mexican armies, with three to one in their favor, were ge- feated by the ,people whom they were led to believe could be easily conquered. A reaction in public sentiment occurred after the battles of | Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, and Paredes was crushed by the force of the hurricane that he himself had raised He was pronounced against his administration upset, and Santa Anna, the | best of their generals, and who, notwithstanding his exile to Cuba, had still a large party in the country, was called to resuscitate the waning fortanes of the republic. He, probably, more | than any other Mexican, was aware of the power and strength of the United States, and the hope. lessness of Mexico prosecuting a war with us - tout being called back by the will of the people, he assumed the command of the Mexican armies as their servant, to prosecute the war, until the | people willed him to act otherwise, Besides | being invested with the leadership of the army, he was elevated to the oflice of Provisional Presi dent until the Constituent Congress should elect another. cable The hates af Palo Alto and Reson da ia j ver “Palma undoubtedly had great effect “on the peo- ple—a greater influence than they will admit. | ‘They Probably saw the absurdity of the vi- sionary prosrect their military governors had % Congress, who had consented to re- ceive Mr. Slidell, and would no doub, have done so if he had remained at the head of affairs, together witha mejority of bis party, called the peace party, is conclusive that | ‘public opinion in regard to the war had under- | of the Italian opera company will sing some of the one x change. By the last accounts from Mexi- $0, we learn that the impression prevailed there ‘bat Herrera himself would be elected Presi- ‘%28 >Y Signorita Barili, Siguors Beneventano, Bene- ¢lent, and that overtures of peace would be immediately made. It is also stated in the last itews thatthe departments of Yucatan and Ta- basco had Leen the scene of another revolution, a td had pronounced against the tederal govern- ment. All these movements are straws, and we | womld not be surprised to find that propo- | siti ons for ending it will soon be betore our | reig n Affairs, by direction of the Constituent Con- Te 68. The deelaration of Santa Anna in reply to the exp tessed hope of General Taylor, of peace being | | $20n, restored, that he hoped the Congress would | act as shall be most conducive to the interests of | othe the sepublic, but believed that no overtures of | ede! pea be would be listened to until our army and } navy were withdrawn, is not worthy of remark, | one way or the other. He is now the servant of | the people, and while he pretends to act their | bidd'ing, he is concocting his own. plans of per- | sonal. aggrandisement. He knows he cannot | com) ete with the American forces, and is, no | } doube, anxiously awaiting the action of Congress, | and eagerly expecting propositions of peace to | ema: gate from it. | M ever fantime, our army and navy are making | f arrangement for a terrible battle,which will give US a peace,no matter even if no offers of peac® are transmitted to us. | | Oinntons or THe Enoxisu Press —We pub'ish in @ aother part of this day’s paper an article from | the (ape Town Zuid Afrikaan, of Nov. 16, on the subj ect of the Kafir war, and we insert it for the pur pose of contrasting the sentiments of the Bri- tish ‘people towards the Kafirs, with whom they are ut war, and the sentiments they express to- wards the Mexicans, with whom the people of the United States are at war. We beg particular attention to the parts in italics, which we are suri will as well apply to the Mexicans as tothe Kajirs. The British accuse us of waging war on a wieak and detenceless people ; but we ask, are | the Mexicans weaker than the Kafirs, who, | the y say have *‘lost all claim to clemency, mode- ration, and consideration.” Asmgrican Coasting Trape.—The report of the Se::retary of the Treasury of the number of coast- ing vessels in the United States, is tho subject of | a great deal of comment among the commercial mea in this city. We are compelled to say that ‘we never saw an official document containing so metny glaring errors as it does. In yesterday’s paper we pointed out a palpable ervor that affected this city, wherein the number of coasting vessels of five hundred tons and up- wittds belonging to New York is set down at tww, but we perceive that Boston fares much | wibrse than this eity does. Boston is rated as having sixteen steamers, and two hundred and twenty five sailing vessels, while little Perth Am- bory, in New Jersey, is rated at having fourteen sttamers, and two hundred and thirty-one sailing vessels. We cannot say whether the surprise of the people of Boston is greater than that of the people of Perth Amboy; bit we have no doubt that the Perth Am- buyites are com pletely bewildered at the com- mercial prosperity that the report says they en- joy, and which they had no idea of betore. ‘The sooner this report is corrected, the better. ‘Tue Heirs or rae ate Gov. Tomrxins.—The hairs of the late Gov. Tompkins, ex-Governor of the State of New York and ex Vice President of the United Statey, have petitioned Congress for the payment of several large sums of money, which their ancestor in his lifetime claimed to be due to him from the United States, for services rendered, and for money loaned by hi.n to the go- vernment, amounting to $85,190. We have read all the proceedings inthe case, and consider that there never was a clearer claim presented. We earnestly hope that Congress will lose no time in passing a bill to pay it. Tue -Vouunreers —Several complaints from friends of the volunteers and Col. Burnett’s regi- ment, have reached us, to the effect that the men have not yet received either their advance pay, or any portion of the $6,000 appropriated for their use by our Commun Council. We have no doubt that if these statements are true, that some good and sufficient reasons exist for them. | Col. Stevenson’s men were not paid, we believe, until the day previous to their leaving this port; and if the men wish to leave their pay here for the benefit of their families or friends, as has been stated to us, they can easily accomplish it, as they did. We have no doubt that the officers are anxious to, and will do, full justice to the vo- lunteers who have forsaken their families and homes, to fight the battles of their country under them. AmmricAN Wuate Fisuery.—In another co- lumn of this day’s paper, we give some valuable statistics from the New Bedford shipping list, showing the amount of tonnage engaged in this branch of commerce; the imports of oil and bone into the United States, during the year 1846. The table shows a diminution in the whaling fleet, in one year, of eight ships, four brigs, and one schooner, amounting to 2,971 tons. Theimportsof sperm oil have falien off nearly one half since 1845, and whale oil and bone nearly as much. Distinautsngp ARRtval.—The Hon. Daniel Webster, who has been for the last ten days at Boston, arrived last night at the Astor House, on his return to Washington, to resume his legislative duties. Mitirary Movement.—Amongst the number of | military officers at present at the American hotel, we found, yesterday, the arrival of Lieut. J. H. Potter, of the U. 8. Army, who has returned on sick leave, wounded severely, we believe, inthe gallant storming and capture of Monterey. Navigation Oren To AuBany.—The Hudson js | fend open to the capital ofthe State. We understand thata steamer willleave this city this afternoon for Albany. This, on the 8th of January, is extree | ordinary. it | Tue Last Catt —This graphic illustration of | “ New Year's Day,” in New York, will be pub- lished in the Weekly Herald next Saturday. | this | which witness was not able to answer, and at their Musical Intelligence. Gaanp Concent at tHe Tanensacie.—This evening we expect to see an array of the fashionable {lite at tho monstre concert to be given by Henri Herz, such as has | cheld forth to them; and the election of Herrera T#e!y been collected in this city Before. The attrac. | tions, both fer novelty and variety, are on a most liberal | scale. The Emperor will, besides a duet with Rapetti, ! and two solos, fantasias on “Lucia de Lammermoor,” and | “Il Puritani,” wlso play a duo with the extraordinary young pianist Miss Anne Maria Cole. This will not be the least pleasing feature of the evening. ‘fhe members choicest gems of the best operas of the day. ‘The “Prayer of Moses,” so colebrated in Europe, will be detti, and the other chief singers of the troupe. Herr Dorn adds a grand fantasia cf his own, on the French horn, and the overture to William Tell will be executed upon eight piano fortes by sixteen of our professors.— Each and every part of the programme is a treat by it- | self, but with such a combination we only fear lest all who desire to be present may not be accommodated. — That the blaze of light may be co equal with the bril- liant talent engaged, we learn that the Tabernacle is to be splendidly illuminated with” wax candles, indepen- cal world. Iravian Orena.—Palmo’s was crowded last evening in every part, and “Linda of Chamouni” was successfully repeated Barilll appeared more at her ease than hereto, fore, and sang divinely. Beneventano’s gigantic voice was robbed of a certain harshness which we noticed the ening, and he was most heartily received. Ben- dupproves upon acquaintance; his tenor is certain! the very concentration of melody and harmony. Senqul rice was himself all over; and a moat excellent bufto is that sme self, The part that Pico has, is of course not well calculated to exhibit her powers, but such as it is | she makes tho most of it, and her notes are none the less the pure and rich be nly Piorrotto. Of the opera itsalf we can only r It is pretty, much better than tled about our stre efore the week is over. Tho next | opera to be produced is ‘Lucia de Lammermoor,” and | that it will be well sustained, we havo no fears, Sivons.—The éc/at with which the various concerts of reat violinist have been received in Washington, Baltimore aud Philajelphia, must have exceeded hi! most anticipations. Everywhere the enthusiam excited has been unparalieled After pl ing for two musical , ho ht societies in Philadelphia last we proceeded South and will give his next concert in Richmond. Leopold DeMeyer and Burke were at Havana on the | 2ist ult. They had been very successful. Theatricals. Panx TaeatHe.—To-morrow will be positively the last night but one of the Viennoise children. Last night they danced as usual, and although the audience was not as large as on other nights, the spplause was fully as great. The “Pés de Fleurs” is decidedly the most graceful and picturesque divertisement they have yet appeared in, and seems to unbounded satisfaction every night of its performance. They will appear this evening in three dances. The comedy of “ Nicholas Flam,” and th ofthe “Married Rake,” will be included in t! of Nicholas Fi a piece of acting as we ted by the patrons of th house; indeed, it was a perfect ‘‘ jam” from pit to gal- lery. The entire cast showed judicious management, and the performance went fof! with éclat, such as cha- racterised it on the previous evening. The ,“ Rake’s Progress” was also produced, and with much success; Clarke's Tom Rakewell was admirably sustained; Hada- ‘way’s Sam Slap, Vache’s Ned Noakes, and Booth’s Harry | Markham, were performed with much humor. Mrs. Jor- dao’s Fanny Moreland ana Mrs. Booth’s Betty Higgins were also very well sustained, and M:ss Bell as Martha acquitted herself with much naivette ‘the “ Wizard of the Wave” is a piece of such high attraction as cannot foil to draw crowded houses. The manner in which it was produced last evening reflects the highest credit on the good taste of the manager, Mr. Ju. keon, who alwoys ceters for the patrons of old Bowery with much liberali- ty and due regard lor their amusement. American Crncus—There was a full and crowded heuse here last evening, who seemed delighted with the performance. The riding was, as usual, splendid.— best of the night was the two horse act by Mr. Carroll and Master Jos: Such a splendid fest hes never before been witnes: Mr. Carroll rode several times around the ring, standing on two horses, the little boy Jesse, about six years ef age, standing on his head. Tho crowds of épectators were loud in th-ir applause. May Fly and the Fighting Ponies performed also, showing an extraordinary degree of training. Rugg) Dale, and Moseley, together with Master Herna: acquitted themselves with their usual ability. The attractions here continue to draw immense houses nightly. Mapame Weiss ann Trovrr tn Boston —These ch: ing children have imparted much delight to all who hi witnessed their extraordinary performances, and ha‘ seardance excited a HA deep and general interest ; in if with this feoli ne on their departure for Boston, the: ‘eiss, (Mr. Povey,) inconjunctioo with Mr. of the Boston Atheneum, have engaged a spe- cial train, on Sunday next, for their accommodation on their journey to Boston, which is to be performed over | the Long I and Norwich and Worcester Rot day <— Madame Weiss, addition to her cl he full household that accompany her, consisting of attaches, clerks, and servants, in every depertment, numbering together about one hundred. Much anxiet; exists to witness their performances in Boston; and wit! a view to genera! accommodation, it has been arranged te sell the choice of seats at auction. Mile. Blaney’ debut in New Orleans was eminently successful. ‘Che Delta of the 29th ult. “* We have | entertained but one opinion nnouncement of the arrival of Mademoiselle success would be complete and triumphant, and th dience fully bore it out last evening. It was a complete | and perfect triumph, from her first appearance upon the stage uutil the curtuin shut her from view. Signor Blitz avd Dr. Valentine, are on a tour through the eastern cilies of this St Madame Augusta, Mlle. Di are playing at Washington. Miss Mary Taylor is at tae Howard Atheneum. and Mons. Frederick, Political Intelligence. ssippi, the democratic candidate for Congress, ot Port Gibson, has been elected over his fereral opponent, Col. Starke, by between two and three thousand majority. APPoINTMENTS BY THE PresipENT.—Samuel H. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, to be Assistant Quartermaster, with the renk of Captain. John W, Shu- gart, of Pennsylvania, to be Assistant Commissary, with the rank of Cuptain. Benjamin 8. wipro of Penn- sylvania, to be Surgeon. George Dock, of Pennsylya- nia, to be Assistant Surgeon. Samuel McGowan, of South Carolina, to be Assistant Quertermaster, with the | rank of Ceptain. James D. Blaiding, of South Caroling, | to be Asnintent Commissary, with the rank of Captain. | James Davis. of South Carolina, tobe Surgeon. Elbert Bland, of South Carolina, to be Assistant Surgeon.— | Washington Union, Jan. 6. { Court of General Sessions. Before Recorder Scott and Ald. Roberts and ‘fappan. Jonas B. Phillips, Esq.. Dis. Att'y ad interim. Jan, 6—Plea of Guilty.—Levi Marks, ind cted for for. gery in the fourth degree, in having in his possession several pieces of spurious coin, purporting to be Mexi- can silver dollars, at the opening of Court this. morn- ing, withdrew his plea of not guilty, and pleaded guilty = indictment, whereupon he was remanded for sen- nce. Trial (for Grand Larceny.—Two colored men, named Samuel Richardson and William Pomeroy, were then placed at the bar, on a charge of having, on the morning of the 16th of Nove: T last, stolon two coats and a pair | of pantaloons, al to be wort. $86, from the store | of Mr John Major, in Canal street. On the part of the prosecution, a son of Mr. Major, de- pored that while he was sweeping out the store about 7 o’clock on the morning in question, two colored men, re- sembling the prisoners, entered and mado some inqui tion went out for the purpose of going for Mr. Major; that on turning round after [peta a short from the store, he raw the colored ‘men leaving the store, et the same time holding umbrellas over their heads, although there was ro rain at the time Another wit- ness, a girl, testified to having seen the accused leaving the store with the property alleged to have been stolen. Mr. Major, deposed to the fact of missing the property on going to the store, and the value of the same. On the of one of tho accured, Pomeroy, who was ably de- ied by J. W. Green, Esq, witnesses were called to show that the betorenamed prisoner was in bed in another pert of the city at the time the larceny is said to have been committed. The jury found the prisoners ty, but recommended Pomeroy to the mercy of the | rt. They were remanded for sentence | Grand Larceny.-A female about med Mary Walters, was next called ictment charging her with having ab- J cornell, of silver pencil jeep ut White’s porter and lodginj stracted from the pockets of a Clinton county, $114 in bank Di case, fig he was United States District Court. { 8 ett, | Janvany 6.— 6 the first Tuesday of the January term of Court, the following named gentle. | men were swern as the grand jury :—Wm. F. Havemey ichael Brady. Wm. 8 Coe, Samuel Jamos H Heughtsler, John Hut. | rsoll, Alfred T. Lagrsve, Willism | 4 Phoeni; Goll, Joseph C. Swain, Wm. Peter Coutant, William Jaffray, omas Hazard, Schureman, Cornelius Van Benshoten, and Willia’ c ix. L | Nich. | im A. Soit His Honor briefly addressed them on the nature of | their duties, and then referred to the c#lender, on which | there were but few cases. Two of thom, he ssid, were ofa very serious character—one was a violation of the post oflice laws, which involved acharge of a very #g- Kravated wature ; and the other a charge of homicide | Committed on the high sews. The other cares were charges against senmen for attempt to commit revolt; and | one for striking with a dangerous weapon. His Honor galled their attention to the iw as applicable to each of these cases-—after which the jury retired, and shortly | alter ignored the bill vent up againet Charles Mayne, for | murder of the steward of the bark Beever, ou her ‘oge from Bremen to this port person took 300 Water street, ,after which, com: int being fatigued, went to bed there, and slept for several hours ; that the accured condu complainant out to the room, saw him enugly ensooosed between the sheets, left the room, but was in repeatedly while com plainant was ip bed; that in the course of the forenoon, complainant's trother entered, and awo! e complaina when the pockets of complainant’s panteloons were found turned out, and their contents gone; that the girl sabse- quently confessed that sho took the money wnd delivered | a portion of it up to Mrs. White, on beirg arrested: Coustable Joseph deposed that ho arrested the accused, when $37 in bills and a sovereign, were taken from her bosom by Mrs, White ; that a billon a bank in Woroes- | ter, Massachusetts, taken irom hor, was identified by the complainant as one of those stolen from him. A silver pencil case found in the room, wawalso claimed by the complainant at hie Laat yoy & The jury found the accused gully and recommmented her to merey. The Courtac: | 001 ly sent her to Sing Siig tor two years, The court then edioursed wot) tomorrow morning. | teous demeanor, aud your qualifications as a public officer. aks Farmers’ Crvs.—The first regular meeting for | Bowery Tueatre.—The “Wizard of the Wave” was | tho year 1847, of above Institute took place again produced here last evening before a crowded | 0n Tuesday, in the repository in the Park, to hear the | _ farmers and ag- | sent in a specimen of the black muiberry, which wi a City Ronee or THE feta iwatep Dion: rt ay THE rituTE.—We at tendet last evening an exhibition at the rooms of the American Polytechnic Institute, of ¢! brated Llumi- nated Dioramas or “ Dissolving V' iy im- ported from Europe, where they h: cited the wonder and admiration of t! These exquisite works of art were paint nowned De Guerre, of Paris, each view covering four | hundred equare feet of canvass. The exhibition com- menced witha series of scriptural views, remarkable for their correctness, and the brilliancy and beauty of their tone aad coloring. We have never seen this style of painting surp: The “ Vale of Nazareth,” the | “Entrance to the Holy Sepulchre” and the “ Golden | Gate of Jerusalem,” we particularly aimired Next followed a series of paintings, the subjects taken from | the heathen mythology. Here wes the Rape of Hylas,” | the ‘* Dying Gladlator,” “Cupid and Psyche,” “Mercury and Padora,” &c. succeeding other in rapid succession | and calling forth the loud, and certainly well merited | applauses of « judicious, discriminating, and fashionable — audience, who appeared very much astonished at the ex- | traordinary, and certainly very curious method b which one’“ view,” after having been seen a few mi- nutes, was made to fade away as if by magic, being ac- tually dissolved into another of a totally ditferent churac- | ter, which, dim and shadowy at first, soon buret forth ; from obscurity into brilliancy and beauty. How this | mogicel change is effected, we cannot say. The ma- nagers state that ;it is done by a‘ change of light,” but remains a secret to the world. | ,” anew instrument called an ether with the “great hydro oxy- | poleriscope stellarama, and chro- ers in‘end visiting | the “ ilium: opaque engiscope, to gen gas microscope,’ f atrope. We learn that the New Haven, Hartford, Albany, and Boston, and other | i and we earnestly recommend them to thejfavarable ice of the fashionable, scientific, and curious public, weo Will be well repaid by a visit to this really beautiful amusing, and curious exhibition. | Paxsentation or 4 Siuver Pircuen —A very neat lit- tle affair took place on New Year’s Eve at the “Ivy Green,” in Eim street, in the presentation of a splendid | silver pitcher to Malachi Fallon, keeper of the city pri- | son, by his deputies; the pitcher stands some 18 inches in height, of heavy silver ; infront of which is inscribed : 3" Presented to Malachi Fallon, Esq., by his deputies,as | a testimonial of their respect for his many virtues.” Jan. Ist, 1847, On one side is engraved a view of the other is the name of each of the deputies who make the presentation. Mr. Francis O’Donnell, one of the deputies, was chosen as the one to present tht itcher, in doing which he made the following neat and appro- | priate speech :— } “The deputy keepers of the city prison, tender for your acceptance this silver pitcher, as a small but sin- | cere evidence of respect and attachment. Associated with you fora long period in the discharge of the respon- | sible duties of your station, they have possessed abun- dant opportumitios of appreciating your ind cour: | the Tombs, and on | While performing with fidetit; city authorities, and preserving to the extent of power the ine of a crowdad pri you never forgotten that the unfortunate and degraded have | still claims upon humanity. Conscious that poverty, | ignorance, and misfortune were the frequent sources of c'ime, you have imparted to the friendless, in- formation and comfort. Impressed strongly with | these convic'ions, we have unanimously deter. mined to present you this pitcher, in testimony of friendship and esteem, with our sincere wishes for Pie future happiness, prosperity and health. To this Mr. Falion rose and replied in a very neat speech, thanking them most cordially for their kind and enerous token of rexpect, and remarked in conclusion, t if the cup of his present friends should ever run dry, he trusted that-bie pitcher might be found ever ready to replenish and give relief. The evening closed by the ing u glass of champagne, and wishing one ry happy New Year. your obligations to the our ave | opimon of the pract riculturists on- the subj proceedings, “ mi ts extended from last di and the restoration of tility te ex! ‘was not as nu- merously att as might have been expected; most every plan that rience has hitherto sugg: had been irequently a forelbly adduced on form casions. Notwithstanding, many interesting facts were 4d, and the continuation of the subject was pro- d for the next meeting, probably to enable Mr. Wil liamson, who has recently returned from an sgricultural tour in Europe, to furnish hie views of the various sys- toms he there observed operating successfully, in wri- ting Governor Mahlon Dickerson, was elected to the chair. ‘The Secretary read a communication he had re- ceived from Calvin Post, of Mayville, Blunt county, ‘Tennessee, on the properties of the land in East Tenner- see, possesing coal, iron, precious metals; gol1, predom- inating,silver, &c , the gold producing from 30 to 40 pen- ny Wweigate; and soliciting the attention of the institute to the sehome of sending on emigrants, who could derive from their exertions a profitable and permanent occupa: tion, by colonizing a soll from, which they couli vecure & perpetuity of property, the occupier having one thousand acres on the North-west aide of the Alle- gheny mountains, he only reserving the precious metals, ‘fhe communication did not seem to elicit much interest, however plaurible the inducements. Mr. Van Eppe { distributed; described as equally profitable as fruit or fee ing. A letter was also read from Mr. Charles C. Bosson, of Boston, on the propriety of the New York Agricultural Club assisting him in the formation of an Agricultural Mu- sou This measure was supported by Mr. Wakeman. bat eventually abandoned, on the suggestion of Colonel Clarke, who maintained that by patronising such an in- stitution, it would diminish, if not destroy, the long adopt- ed plan of the New York Institute, ever ready to receive, exhibit, aud promote the inventions of artists and mecha- nice—the Fatma consequently fell to the ground. Mr. Sheriff sent an article from Francis Bick’s works, on the method of propeguting soeds from all plants, in " This theory was subsequently refuted ‘by vir. Williamson, who hed visited the farm alluded to by Mr ik, while in England, and who attributed bis suc- cess to the annual overtiow of the rs in the neigh- borhood. No credence, therefore, was given to the pro- ition. Mr Wakeman recommended the appointment ates to attend the meeting of the State Agricultu- ral Society, which assemble at Albany on the 20th, and the following were named as the membera of this deputa- tion: C,H. Hall, Col. Clarke, Judge Van Wyche, and Alfred Hall. The petition prepared to tlw legislature for an agricultural school, was presented, and received the signatures of Il present. The subject of the occ sion was then mn up, but postponed, as before remark: ‘The Secretary read an a on an im- rove it of modern invention, by which water can @ raired by a hollew bore. The Secretary more than intimuted, that upon the experience of Pro- fessor Mapes, tho same invention was of nearly ante- deluvian celebrity A long and useful dissertation, sus- tained by Col. Clarke and Judge Wyche ensued, upon the facility by which farms on Long Island can be sup- plied from the creeks and bays that diverge fiom every arm of tho river, that girts the island, with the marine | deposits cast up, containing from eight to ten per cent of | decompored lime, besides a quantity of animal matter, by conveying it to a dry place and’ exposing it to frost | and heat. Tne componenta consists of phosphoric acid sea-soda, and potash. Judge Van Wyche also advocate: the propertie excellent to dissolve manures that are other indissoluble. He recommended line to be put on the top, that its own specific gravity would | sink it, and that it would, when placed on the surface, collect carbonic acid from the air and earth. Mr. Smith attempted to refute the theory, and insinuated, if not ex- pressed, that the doctrine had no tendency to suit his | Philosophical notions. A very long communication was | read from Mr. Pell on the subject of manures, which was | ee recommended to be published in the pro- | ings of the Club. Mr. J.B. Sawino presented some of from the interior of Africa, the fruit of and ten ioches diameter, of a | pale green color, but pe he by tho nativea “ pompkin.” | The most extraordinary feature of the occasion was a large volume recently purchased by Mr. Brown, entitled “ Ortus Samtalis,” with the imprint of 1471; | consequently 876 years old. It is printed on Rood aper, the type German, interspersed with Greok and Latin cha- | racte:s, in double columns, and embellished with very grotesque and curious, yet remarkably well designed and appropriate cuts. It treats upon herbs and plants, animals and reptiles, with a medicinal table and profuse prescriptions, ‘I'he object of introducing this book, was to show that, among ull tho produce of this country in grain, plants, &e., there is no word, that even by impli- cation, denotes the existence of indian corn, maize or po- Jonfused and embarrassed as every word is, by cyphers, breviations, and to our view, olthe Greek, Gorinon and Latin lan, ligible. Nothing of further interest a| the Club, an adjournment took place to t oy in January, when the same subject, will be resumed. ry Movements of Travelleri VWesterday’s arrivals were more numerot cipal hotels than wo have hitherto recorde responding period of the season:— Amenican—M Grafton, J. Brew ter, Boston; L. Kine | ley, West Point; J. Vanderpool, Albany; W. Davis, New | Jersey; W. Scrughan, Yonkers; J. M. fill, Concord; | Lieut. J. H. Potter, U. 8 A; Mr. Rogers, Baltimore; J. | Arnold, J. Bennett, Boston; D. Hammond, Lowell; J. Throckmorton. J. Creighton, W. Wright, H. Hanford, | ©. Weyman, Philadespiia; P. Shephard, Northampton; | J. Creighton, Col. Halsey, J. Rockwell, Providence; C. | Davis. Boston | ‘Aston--R Loomis, Schanghticoke; W. Bliss, do.; M. | Mitchell, Hudson; R. Burden, Troy; Hon. Daniol Web- ster, Washington; R. Chapman, Springfield; C. Wil: | liams, Conn ; 8. Dickenson, Boston; W. Almy, do.: B. Hobert, do ; H Hoffman, Phila; Judge Baker New ford; J: Baille, Boston; F. Read, do; W. Philips, Sal D. Cloifes, Hartford; J. Rye; W. Thompson, Mass; Judge Hat City—Geo. Hoftn: J. Wright, New Jersey; G Gordon, ¥ lege; A. do; A Foote, Springfield; R. Close, Baltimore; Mr. St. Jol Philad ; Lt. Rogers, U.8.N:J. Overing, Woat- W. Draper, New York, C. Wolbort, Philad P. Lockwood, Newark; J. Deswall, Ni Haven; J. Waring, do.; ©. Hooper, do; George Norwalk; E. Bishep, Bridgeport; H. Belcher, Salisbury; D. Vitter, Philadelphia; D Howaxy—H. Stott, bse var ingat W. Hob 5 Heath, New York; G. Patterson, Ph: ki achusetis; G@ Pat ersall, Phil pt ape May; itbarre, Philadelphia; T. H. Baltimore; W. Harrison, Halifax; W. Hatch, Ban- fers Mr. Lowder, Syracuse; B. Kittridge, Caneda; J. ittridge, do; ©. Wend, Albany; C. Carthidge W. Gay, Baltimore;-H. Tynd Philade! Fowler, Lansingburg; Mr. Rice, Troy; Mr. Leonhard, Owoge; M- Lambeison, Long Island, W. Wendall, Albany; M. Hil- son, Newark; C. Foote, Alabama. Jvpson—Thomas Bell, H. Hanford, Dr. W. kdig 4 Philadelphia; E. Botwill, Washington; H. B. Field, Bel- timore; R Buch, Mr. Tappan, 8. Welply, Boston; H. | Norton, Norwich; C. Kirkpatrick, Liverpool; G. Phelps, ae 8. Parsons, Saffield; J. Bolter, Hartford; J. Gladding, Connecticut; J. Kinport, Philadelphia; T. poses mai : Adams, Washington; Dr. Cummings, Now jersey. t the prin- it the cor- PA oP peg A pb pe, Cag ontogeny hl Bony tat i Mr. Reynolds’ use : tng & Wife aud seven ohiidres in New York ae i'd \ | ed tor an assault and bi | set to work on @ stone | the assistance of another person, pursued | inte custody, and conveyed him back to Furmingdsle, | money was recovered. Justice Osborne committed her © Stealing Watches | Captain Wright’s company, in a day ortwo. Some of | this | their first Target Excursion on the 8h of January, when, we chief’s aids, started on Tuesday morning | 7 rim 1 Spink, we nee, where he | in the first that being in the car handcuffed, an! certoget him a glass for an instant, uvon his return, he found the prisoner Ehret The mar finding his prisonerjhad a: ly engaged several countrymen in e~ hood to post off on horseback in different directions to head him off if possible, which resulted jn bis arrest et Babylon, about ten miles from Farmingdele. It from the statement of the prisoner after bis arrest, that when he left the car he ran across a lot and threw him- self down in a ditch, out of sight; in this way he remaio- ed for some time, until, watching an opportunity, he for a bye-road, & smell cot tage near the read side, be pr it, when a little girl came out, of whom he arked to borrow a hammer, for the purpose of bresk- pe ot Be coe The girl informed him thet she | no hammer, c uently he took to the reed again and pushed on as quickly us porsible. Soon sferwarts he came to another cottage, weut in and asked a women at the door fora drink of water; she said, “Yes, young man, you can go to the well and help yourself” Thies was a hard hit for poor Spink, who at once told the wo | man how he was ironed, saying that he had been arrest , and escaped from the of ficer. He being rather a good looking chap, the tender feelings of the female overpowered her better judgment, | she procured a pitcher of water and held it up to hie mouth, from which he took a drink and proceeded on agein | He not, however, gone more than & mile or two be- | fore he observed a horse and wagon coming w him ata pretty quick pace, and fearful this m! be his pursuers, he immediately jumped over the railfence ant took to a small piece of wood aeross the meadow, there he secreted himself @ thicket of cet-brier on the edge of # swa but the only that troubled him was his hands being ironed together, and how to get them off wus the i" neverthelers, be fe y his irons ogainst a stone, which by y hard knocks, bruising and cutting his wrists in a terrible manner, he Gnaliy succe in springing the screw of one of the owfts, which released one, and to knock the other off was ratively an casy job. Thus with his hands at liberty he sullied forth again into the road, feeling exceedingly | fatigued in travelling over rough ground, scraten: 108 himself badly with the cat briars, tearing & . considerably, and withal feint for want of food he upon the eve of returning back agein t if up, when a stage hove in sight, and upon its coming up S} oh ia and rode to within a short distance of Babylon, when, stopping the stoge to get out it created the suspicion of the driver, who procered | . ook him where the officer gave them $20 for their services.— Ironed, the ates again took the next tram, and pro- ceeded on hie journey, arriving, no doubt, right side up | in Providence “Tor ‘Terbush, snd Martin, of the oth Ward, an , Mary’ Oglesby, Mary Smith, | and Isaac Fit on a charge of * touching” a coun: tryman from WI na thieving | *Grib,” located inside Fisher's Alley, rear of No. 66 | Leonard street. Locked up by Captain Perry, for ex: | amination. Stealing a Coat—Francis Veda, @ slippery looking chap, was brought in by offic Dougall, of the oun Ward, on a charge of stealing a coat from Timothy Cur- ren. Locked up for tri Robbed on the Points.--Officers McKeon and Watson, of the 6th ward, arrested, yesterday, an old fomale thief, called Mary Ann Leonard, on a charge of robbing a maa by the name of Richard Jones of $10, while in a den of infamy in the rear of old Driscoll’s, No. 31) Orange st. On searching the accused the pocket book aud $3 of th for trial. Stealing Slush.—Oflicers Allen and Eldridge, of the black fellow, ed Samuel Beach, eof stealing four barrels of slush fat, valued ‘at $28, belonging to the captain of the ship St. Nicholas. Locked up for examination by Justice Osborne. Stealing a Watch—Officer Corwin, of the Ist ward, arrested yesterday a fellow called Peter Smith, on a charge of s g 8 watch worth $16, belonging to Do- rus Carr. dcp for examination ty Captain Wiley, of the lat ward. Charge of Perjury.—The caso of Daniel A. Baldwin, who was arrested a iew days sgo, on a charge of perju- ry—a hearing jn the matter commenced yesterday after- noon, before Justice D: which was further post- poned until Satu: , in the afternoon. Officer Van Court, of the 3d ward, arrested yesterday a woman called Eliza Flatly,on a charge of stealing two gold watches and chains, belong. ing to Mr. Jaines Broadmeadow, No. 267 Greenwich st.— Locked up tor examination. Coming the Old Game Again —A black fellow called Zac heed was arrested yesterday afternoon by officer Dougherty, of the 4th ward, whom he detected up an al- ley way at No 32 Cherry street, in the act of trying to “ burn” a young sailor by the name of Andrew Martin, out of $40, by the old process called “burning,” which is simply the accused req tranger to give him a five dollar bill for five dollars in silver, which requ is generally consented to, and for this purpose ona fest t the “sccused always induces the greenhorn into an alley for that purpose, and when the indi- | vidual takes out his money to give change one of tho accompli of bills and makes his es- cape; but luckily little too soon for the rogues, who, stopped tham short ju t as the bey waa drawing out his roll ot $40 ia bank bil being all the money he posse: i offat New Haven. This Zac “pal,” have only beenout of the State Prison a few nths, where they had served out a sentence of five years each, for the same o! urning.” Petit Larceny.—A Dutchman called John K. Huffman was arrested yesterda on acharge of stealiog 8 bottles of cordials and 18 bottles of cologne, worth $8, velonging Ppa W. Bell, No. 27 Annst. Locked up for rial. Bosron, Jan. 5, 1847, Volunteers—Ships—City Government— The Weather, Hey Gen, Fe. Our volunteer companies are sppearing in uniform, as they are mustered into service. Captain Webster's boys flourish in grey from top to too, and so [ understand will the Jads seem impatient at being kept here so long, and others begin to be cold and down hearted. One of the Jattor class, who volunteered for Captain Wright's com* pany, finding that he would not be called into immediate service, packed up his traps, and vanished for parts un- known. The prudent pedestrian’s name is Thomas Rowan, well known in this vicinity as one of the mow: active manufacturers of American citizens, belonging to oli Massachusetts. Noman could make a better stump speech. Bo this as it may, he has shown himeelf a true disciple of Mr. Van Buren, and has been accordingly guided by “the sober second thought. regiment is completed, there ble of a scramble for its Colonelcy. If can obtain it, Captein Wright, if mind, will be the man. He is a fine piece of ‘and blood, and if he is only as bold as he looks, in our of trial; he cannot fail of distioguishing himself. floes the he I wish him and his brethren in arms, all the success they wish themselves. e. » but a Calcutta cargo endous bumps so low in the water that she cannot possibly make much headway. Never- theless she is one of the best built vessels belonging to pert, and if she should not arrive for a raonth more, 1 think no fears need be entertained for her safety. We are now looking for late advices from England by some of your packet ships, and as the Herald is expected to have the news, there is considerable of a rush for it here every evening upon the arrival of the Long Island ear was or- mail. Our city government for the Legge J M ganised yesterday. The weather was dark and heavy. with a moderate breeze from the eastward the greater part of the day, but towards night we had rain and snow, which continue up to this time. Tl piety and alms-giving continue dull; li- ig, headaches, and down at the heels,are §cg- We received Boston papers of last evening, at 3 o’clock this morning, via the Stonington and Long Island Railroad. They contain no news. some and most extraordinary di robbery ef Livingston & Wel the lif of . Also, a thri ith a startling engra ot for the murder of his wil Die most cuious and amusing work of the language and secret | ingendoes of crim | wiseen Herz.—T! advertisement of the | for | Grand Affair.—The Meliis Guards have have understood, they wiil have one of the richest Prizes that ever was prese des (wo others, The company comps iuest young men in this city, and we wish the: Af-w more will be taken on imvediate applic head-quarters, Eighth Ward | jotel ‘We would cati tne attention of capital- ptory sale Of y luable property iu Fourth ing.on square) Amit} Hudson street, voort streets. to be sold by James M. Mi inder the vi ection of Lucius Robinson ar Chancery, on Friday next, the, 8th day of ant, at 12 o'clock, at the Merchants’ Kxchange. Bee advertisement in another column Auctronee: g's Compound Syrup of Hydri Ssrsaparilla and Yellow Dock The abo Purest articles, aad recommended " ure for Khi itism. At this sexson pecially, it is of th greatest importanci ail those extremely nupleasane sy mptons, t flues of the joints, j and qaickens the cirenln nd Jer very, Health. Bre fod “Browdway, entirely new Cooked Dressing been Hy bo Mar siee | and compact construction, farnished wit | Or which do not detrace trom their asefala ening an | tand complete al toilet. and also peen- | ppendage to ing public, hor sale by ly adapted to the wants OF tne UN DERS & SON - 177 Broadway. tlery. subscribers’ assortment ible pattern of pen, pocket, desk and h a large variety of choice Razors, whic! to the hy rie eh a ab Fine Cw embraces every sporting Knife, wit HH be warranted pare Filee, Ge, srtiasneena ea and Recapture of a Prierer Ofer Nor. | MORKY MARKET. Wednesday, Jan, 6—6 P. M. The stock market opened rather buo} ant this mornizg 02! prices improved a fraction, with very large sales 0; Htlem and Long Iiland §=Morns Can! a'vanced 3 pe, Cont; Caoton 1; Norwich & Worcester X; Long Island ‘4 and Harlem i: Erie old stock, fell off 1 per cent; 8 4, 1896; Ohie 6's, and Utica & Schenectady closed a! yesterday's prices The Long I*tand Insurance Company have declared a somianneal d'vidend of four per cent, payable on the 1sth inst The Trenton Bank, New Jersey, a semi-annual divi- dend of four pet cent. ‘The Franklin Bank, of Cincinnati, a dividend of five per cent, payeble atthe Bank of America, on demand. ‘The Berkshire Railroet Compeny,a quarterly divi dend of $1 75 por share, payable in this city at No 2 Hanover street, January 1! The Union Bank, et New London, semi-annual divi- dead of five per cent. ‘The Whaling Bank at New London, semi-anaval ivi dood of three per coat. The New London Bank, semiannual dividend of two tollors per share —ail pay able on demand. The Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia, two deliare per share in cash, and six per cent on the stock, in cash The Union Ineurance Company, of Philadelphia, six per cent. on stock and scrip, and eight per cent. in scrip ‘The Philadelphia Mutual Insurance Company, of Phi- lade!) hia four percent, in cash. The Pennsy!vania Life Avouity Insurance Oompeny ot Philedelpbia, three per cent. There is as yet very little doing in sterling exchange We now quote prime bills on London at 5 0 3s per cent: promiam On Paris, of 49% a Of 4254. Amsterdam, 39% 229. Hamburg, 94 @ 36. Bremen, 774; 277%. The packet of the 16th inst. for Liverpool, will supply {the plece of the steamer, and remittances will probably be mde to some extent by the Yorkshire, tae packet of that day. The annexed statement exbibits the value of merchen. dise exported from this port, to each country, during the month of December, 1846. Whereto 7, Britaun & belend, British possessious.. tas ramee. aH sd sB8¢ 243 oi rt Fy Bs —— eee ee The above returns, compared with those for the cor sponding month in 1845, present the annexed state- Fxronts yrom Peas, ov New Youu December 5 Domestic Mase. 516 793 4.211.200 mmerense = 1,691,567 Foreign Free 43,822 "65.876 iuevense =" t Do. dutiabl: 101,973 188,345 werease s Specie. ~ ie — decresse = 131,788 Total, ...+..4+ «+. $2,794,514 $4,465,521 increase $1,671,207 The increose has been principally confined to the ship. ment of domestic merchandise, the increase in the ex- portation of foreign goods being more than offset by the falling off in the shipments of specie. The total value of merchandise exported from this port for each month of the past three years, has been as annexed :— Commence ports for each or mh 1467 820, 38 #358 1,691, 78 Signe aaa 28,526,739 30,422,672 ‘The increase in 1846, compared with 1845, amounts te $5,194,695, and compared with 1844, $7,090,628. The ex, December. | ports for December, 1846, were larger than for any other month in the year, and was the largest month, in the way of shipments of merchandise from thjs pert, ever experienced. More than one helf of the aggrege’s ship: ments from this port for the past year was made to Great Britain and her dependencies, and we have no doubt but that a greater percent than that witl be realized this year in our export trade with those countries. The ex- ports of cheese from this port to Great Britain, for the last quarter of 1846, amounted to 6,354,005 pounds, and corn meal 22,283 barrels. The destination of merchandise exported from this port in each of the past five months hes been as annexed: Exronts rom tux Pont or New Youu, 1846. 150465 1,312 bt 2,007 Sat 2.8165 aunt tio E ; y zie 403,152 Se7s 10)” 3 738 a1 608 104777 97,643 ay frat Jan 8 297.273 157/00 372 156,105 104598 103/314 128,047 42.90 10180 29435 7, 10,267 44, 59910 (9753 6.087 44,717 20,894 21,900 13) 9,008 a ui S88 3,266 enh Fo ae ae te is ry mae. ee Se. Domingo, ee oh | Denmark. 10,766 = pa pone 2,621,038 2,626,570 3,724,501 3,788, Specie exported. 57,589 | ea T0380 sppucceteyct Totals, ., , $2,678,627 2,600,351 3,794,931 3,708,556 4,465,581 Tho shipments to Great Britain have increased each month since last July. It appears by the above compa- rativo statement that the exports from this port to all other countries, except Great Britain and France,fluotu- ate very much from month to month. Below will be founda statement of the receipts of flour and wheat at this port, and the experts to foreign ports from January 1, to December 31, inclusive, fer the years 1845 and 1846, The increase in the import of four this year, it will be seen, is 585,237 barrels, and of wheat 1,060,428 bushels. The increase in the oxports is 723,- 908 barrels flour, and 1,172,702 bushels whoat. Movements in Baeapsturrs—Poart or New Youx. Receipts of Flour at New from January 1 to De cember 31, inclusive 1846. 1045 280 638 3,700.196 70 043 7.704 197,715 175,257 Total for the year 1,963,190 Tacrease in 1846, bI Receipts of Wheat at New York, fre cember 31, inclia via Hadeon Ri New Oile Souther ports r, bus Total fur the year... Increase in 1846, bushel Exports of Flour and Wheat from Ja Flonr, bbls Wheat, bu wheat to flour, at the rate of five bushels the barrel, was— 1815, 1916. 1 . Barr waa asezor Tas The xports, reducing the whole to flour, betes 1045 1848, I cececees S2O451 1400099797998" ‘The increase in the exports in 1846, compared with 1846 amounts to nearly two hundred per cent. A more (flattering and encouraging exhibit then this could not well be expected or required. Old Stock Exchange. 10,000 U. 8. 65,1856 98% 350 shs Reading RR 6? Sloe do" so 5455. S00 Long taand RAL 200 000 U. 8. ds, 1853 ry of do 190, 000 N.Y St. 5s, 1848 6 = do 1 $1,000 do 1858 96 (100 do bee 25 $1,900 Ohio 6s, 195092125 do. w 34 a 186 4 ts ee do xu +$2,000 Ind. Di. Bus. 25ys 33% 100 do a“ jeading Bonds lo $ , do. 11% 50 Mohawk RR 3 15 sha Ohio Life Tr 99 150 560 5t 6 Farmers’ Trost 2354 900 Norand Wor RK wo do 3% 0 do x) 5 = do 100 do 360 49! 0 do pr b ties, SchRR 115 100 Erie RR, old stock 55 100 do 060 55 a new ad ia ie be