The New York Herald Newspaper, February 25, 1847, Page 2

NEWYORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, February 25, 1847. ————— MR. BENNETT'S LETTERS FROM EUROPE. Paris, January 22, 1847. "The Newspaper Press of France—Its Cireu- Jation and Character—Interesting Facts. The newspaper press in Paris is one of the most remarkable engines in France. In govern- ment, religion, morals, modes, philosophy, litera- ture, and commerce, it is more or le: potent élement, exercising an influence not only over Paris and France, but over the whole surround- ing continent. There are over fifteen daily news- papers published in Paris, each possessing a dis- tinet character and circulation of its own, but all forming a general similitude in management and design, somewhat different from the press of Lon- | don, and perhaps more resembling the journals | of New York. The circulation of all the daily Paris journals is probably over 150,000 sheets per day—that of London about one half of thatnume ber. Bufore the July revolution, journalism was events, running of expresses, or any effort which so often characterise the newspapers of London and New York. The editors, critics, and reporters of the Paris press, write and prepare their articles with comparative leisure, in their little ornament- ed cabinets, and then go to work, varnish theit boots, put on their white gloves, sally out to® | theatre or the salon. There are few who possess times find in London or New York. In one re- spect the Paris press is peculiar. Its editorial columns, and all that influence, are reguiarly sold to the highest bidder, in favor of any kind ot spe- culation—theatrical, financial, or political. The price of theatrical notices and similar things, is regulated on the same principles, precisely,which rule the price of beef and mutton. I have some curious facts on this subject. Affairs in Congress—Close of the Session. Only seven working days of the present session | of Congress are left. Within that short time, several very important measures must be per- fected and passed, or laid over until December next, unless an extra session should be called. restricted and expensive, though perhaps equal- | The most important of the bills now under con- ly powerful as a moral and political weapon. Asfar as | can ascertain, tho circulation of the Paris newspapers before 1830, did not exceed | 50,000 sheets per day, the price of each journal | being about $15 per annum, more or less. Since that time, a re:narkable movement and develope- | ment took place inthe newspapers, very nearly | aboutthe same time, and of the same character, | which began in New York in 1882, when f start- | ed one of the first cheap papers commenced there. The cheap sysiem was then adopted in | Paris—more variety was introduced—and the re- sult has been, a vast increase of newspapers, both in the number of individual sheets, as well as in the circulation of many of them. At this moment, the Sidele is supposed to have a circulation of | 25,000 per day—price 40 francs, or $8, per an- | nun. The Constitutionnel is believed to be the | next in circulation, and is rated at fifteen or twenty thousand perday. These journals are both decided advocates of the Orleans dynasty, ‘but opposed to the ministry of Guizot. Odillon | Barrotis said to be the aflatus of the Siécle, and | Thiers of the Constizutionnel. | The whole daily newspaper press of Paris may, however, be divided into three classes—first, | those supporting the Orleans dynasty ; second, the advocates of the exiled Bourbons; and third, the republicans. One half, if not two-thirds, of the whole circulation belong to the Orleans dy- nasty, although the individual journals divide on the ministry. A fourth or more may belong to the legitimatists, or Carlists—and the remainder | are the republicans. One of the daily journals idheres to Fourrierism, or a sort of social demo- ‘racy; butit has a limited circulation, and more imited influence. The most profitable, popular, and widely cir- culating journals are those which occupy a sort of independent position, and found generally n opposition to the ministry. The same feature marks the press in London, and also in New York. This is a curious and remarkable fact in the history of modern journalism in every free | and civilized country. The income of the several journals of Paris, varies as much as their circula- tion and influence. Out of nearly sixteen or more daily papers, not over three or four yield large and liberal revenues—the rest are barely sup- | ported, and some of them sink capital supplied | by speculators, who have particular purpeses to | effect. [have heard it estimated that those few which are profitable yield frem $50,000 (f.250,000) to $80,000 (f.400,000) per annuin, over and above | expenses. I doubt if these estimates are not | very much overrated. One or two of the London | journals yield even a much higher revenue, and | are managed on a far more scientific plan ; but I | will speak of those when I get to London. | Heretofore, the Parisidn press exercised a des- | potic power over public opinion and the cepart- | ments ; but this influence has been diminished of late years, by the establishment of well conduct- ed papers in the large provincial towns. The | provincial press has very much increased of late | years ; but it is doubtful if the establishment of | the great railroad system, radiating from Paris to every point on the frontier, may not restore to Pa- | ris and its journals its eld centralization of power in | a higher and more aggravated form than ever yet | existed. In fact, journalism in Paris, and in Europe, is in a state of progress, or transition, just as much as society, government, religion and philosophy. Again, the manner and mode by which the Pa- isian press is conducted, is very different from t of London—but. it has some features in com- on with that of New York. There are probably | fover three hundred literary persons of all kinds, nd every degree of talent and genius attached ‘0 the Paris press. They are generally composed young adventurers from the provinces. Thiers, Guizot, and,many other distinguished men, com- menced their youthful career on the press, either | as contributors of editorial articles, literary re- | views, theatrical notices, or fewilletons, as the lite- | rary portion of the journal is called. Each journal of importance has an editor, one or two sub-edi- ors, besides several contributors, reporters and critics, who furnish the diversified character of the sheet. These literary gentlemen go into the best society here, and I have seen some of them at Guizot’s soirées, at the Tuilleries, and in other | high walks of life. In this respect, the estimation | put upon literary merit is very different in Paris | to what itis in London. In the latter metropolis, | none but the professions—the army and navy— | are considered fit to associate on equal terms with | rank and power. Intellect and genius, if not set off with epaulettes or throat-cutting instruments, are consigned to the outer regions of human so- ciety, where no gentlemen are found. The editorial literature of Paris is a peculiar feature in itself. It differs from the same kind of literature in London and New York, in several im- portant respects. The press in Berlin, Vienna, and the other capitals of Europe, has no literary, no peculiar, character. These journals are the mere blind and paid advocates "of the several go- vernments. Mind is not allowed to ripen—and genius is banished as a disturber of the peace. Not | so in Paris or London—great freedom of thonght | exists, but it is a freedom regulated by power and | influenced by wealth. The Paris newspapers | will, for months, luxuriate in wordy editorials, fuil | of theory, fine sentiment, and well pat langnage..| They do not deal so much in practical writing, or diversified articles, as the London or New York | press does. The Spanish marriages, and the ex- tinction of Cracow, have occupied the newspa- pers here for nearly four months. These two topics have been turned and twisted again and again, into every possible shape—the government Journals defending, and the opposition attacking, ‘The discussion is only now just coming toa crisis either in the retirement of Guizot or his retention” English or American readers would soon get sick, tired and tormented by the eternal iteration of the same topic—marriage, marriage, marriage—Cra- cow, Cracow, Cracow. The collection of foreign or domestic news—the publication of novel and extraordinary events, in any department of life, which generally form the staple of English or American journals, are not cared for here—not attended to—and little heeded. A new idea on an old subject, no matter how odd, is more sought | after than new and pregnant occurrences. This ideal character of the French press, has | grown of late years, in consequence of the dead | ocean ste: \t | freight and passengers. Her performances, so éalm ,in political affairs, produced by the firm hand of Louis Philippe, who is not only King, but his own minister, his own editor, and his own banker. There is little or no enterprise, in the shape of extended and rapid reports of public | | are disposed to consider this. | sideration, is,without doubt, the three million bill, as it is called, that amount being asked for by the President to carry on negociations with Mexico, and bringthe war to a speedy and honorable termination. This bill passed the lower house of Congress by a small majority, in such a shape as to annul its principal features, and so restricts its operation as to make it almost useless. We allude to the Wilmot or Brinkerhoff proviso. This bill is un- der debate in the Senate, and its fate is extremely problematical. The cheaces are decidedly against its passage, with that proviso attached, and its fate in the house, with that proviso re- moved, is exceedingly uncertain. So that be- tween the two houses and the two parties, there is no: much doubt but that the bill, in any shape, will be laid upon the table. The President hes relieved himself of a vast deal of responsibility by sending this bill into Congress, and has thrown the whole upon the representative part of the Government. Should the war be protracted, Congress alone will be to blame, in the event of this bill being laid over. We know not what the President has in view, in proposing this measure. Let it suffice that he must have good and sufficient reasons; at all events he is accountable fur whatever disposal is made of the amount required, and nothing but the most paltry pettifogging can prevent the pas- sage of such a just and humane measure as we We, however, ex- pect such a course will be pursued by the fana- tics in both parties, in both houses of Congress, and are, therefore, prepared for the defeat of this bill. The alterations and modifications of the tariff proposed by the Committee of Ways and Means, leave not yet come up for consideration. The little time that is left of this term makes the adop- tion of these always extremely doubtful. There is a division in the two parties in relation to tax- ing tea and coffee, and this may defeat the whole bill. A few days will settle all these important questions. Arracks on Vera Cruz anv San Juan pE ULLoa. | —Our citizens are anxiously looking for the re- sult of the tremendous preparations which the Government have been making for some weeks past, and which have in view the reduction of the city of Vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan de Ulloa, which are to be attacked simultaneous- ly by sea and land, and a blow struck that wil probably end the war. All is in commotion among our army and navy, both of which seem eager to commence the fray that will reflect honor on our flag and country. It is pretty well understood, by those who have the means of acquiring information, that this great demonstration will be made between the 25th of the present month of February and the tenth day of next month. Within three or four weeks, therefore, we shall no doubt receive news of the most important and exciting nature; and the probability is that the April steamer will convey to our transatlantic neighbors accounts of one of the most successful and brilliant naval and land engagements that the history of modern warfare enumerates. A very large naval force will be employed; and the immense number of “ Mexican pills” (as the bombshells are called,) that have been manufactured during the last two months, look as if some hard work was ex- pected. Our navy has been accused of doing nothing since the war commenced, but our word for it, when they get an opportunity, they will prove to the country and to the world, that they are not behind their land brethren in gallant daring and bravery. We will be able to judge by the result of this de- monstration, whether the war will be ended with- in six months, or whether it will be procrastinated longer. The Mexicans are so obstinate and self- willed, that it may require the city of Mexico to be taken before they will come to terms. If se- vere thrashing can have any effect on their de- cision, they are destined to receive enough of it. Scarcity or Vessels ano SeamEn.—The de- mand for vessels is so great, that our merchants are glad to charter any thing that has a hull and masts. So great is the scarcity of both vessels and sailors, that several of the schooners employ- ed as packets between this port, Boston, and other cities on the coast, and even Cape Cod fishing smacks, are chartered at high rates, to load with flour, grain, &c., and a bounty of $25 paid to sailors, to induce them to re-ship immediately. The sailors now in port, knowing this fact, take advantage of the demand, and refuse to ship even atthese rates. The consequence is, no less than six or seven vessels, among which is the large packet ship Constitution, are detained in | the rivers, at a heavy expense to the owners. Sailors, as well as other people, understand the law of supply and demand. And why should they not? This has been a prolific year to the shipping interests of the country; and the sailor, as well as the shipper, should share a fair propor- tion of the fruit. In examining the lists of vessels advertised for Europe, throughout the different ports of the United States, we find that no less than one hundred and eighty-three vessels are now loading for the old world, with the produce of the country. This activity and life in ship- ping is without precedent in the United States, and was of course the effect to make freights higher than was ever known here. Consut to Suanoui#.—The appointment of Mr. Caleb Lyons, of Lyonsdale, as our Consul at the portof Shanghie, is one of the best selections that could have been made. Mr. Lyons is well known to the people of this country as a linguist, and a gentleman possessing talents of a superior order, and is, in our estimation, eminently fitted to fulfil the duties of this important office. ‘Tue Consutare at St. Jouns —In publishing the letter of Count Mérasol, Captain General of Porto Rico, to George Latimer, Esq., our newly | appointed Consul, we should have described the latter as Consul at the port of St. Johns, and not of St. Thomas. Mr, Latimer was formerly Con- sul at St. Thomas. Sreamswir Sournernar.—This charming little amer, under Capt. Berry, arrived yes- ay, in 71 houre, from Charleston, full of far, have been as regular as clock-work—always in advance of the mail, She ig really deserving of the very liberal patronage bestowed upon her. restaurant to dinner, and close the evening atthe | Wr, | the originating, energetic spirit which you some- | ‘Tue Dsranreee or THE Stream Sure Sanam Sanvs.—This splendid steamer sailed yesterday a(ternoon, at two o’clock, and is probably now far | at sea. Annexed is a list of her passengers :— aitiet seein et wit bee Tah tts 3 Jr, St. Louis; T. E. Witteveen, Ant: botson, Francis Leland, T. W.. Crook, und Hope, Richard Lord, Providence. The following is a description of her cargo :— t eeeeee + 50 It is fuir to suppose, from the success of her passage from Liverpool, that she will perform | her return passage in filteen days. Nor a Canpmatg.—It is said that Father Ritchie is not a candidate for the United States Senate. Musical. Tracian Orena.—In consequence of the sudden indit position of Signor Benedetti, there was no performance at Palmo’s last evening. On Friday “Lucia di Lammer - moor” is to be presented for the last time; and on Monday ‘evening “I Lombardi” isto be performed. When is “Nina” to be repeated? We lost much last night in losing its performance. Itisto be hoped, however, that it will soon be brought forward again. Cuaisty’s Minatacts.—This much admired Ethiopian band will give two concerts at Newark on Friday and enings next. From the successthey meet with everywhere, there can be no doubt their entertain- | monts in Newark will be well patronised. Martyrs,” was pre. "1 ‘he Delta sa; ‘Never was this opera better performed, nor tho artistes greeted with louder applause. Doffeyté Linde g Joly, aod Dubreuil out aod wered with bouquets. Enthusias reached higher pitch, nor wasit ever more merited then on this occasion.” ‘Theatricals. Bowsay Tueatae.—Mrs. Booth’s benefit last evening, ‘was attended by a vast concourse of her numerous gtiends. “ Brian Boroihme;” or the “Maid of Erin,” a bey | creditable manner; bringing nts of Neafie, Vache, Chapman and Mrs. nd also the popular and accomplished Court Pages” followed; and the bill of very demonstration of applause. nificent performance will take Dg To-morrow betahe ami place for the relief of Ire! Bowery Amruitugatax.—The juvenile equestrian champipn, Master Hernandez, hasa strong claim upon his numerous friends in New York, previous to his de- parture from amongst His benefit takes place this evening. The attractions offered for the occasion—the high talents of Master Hernandez—the attractive bill uxt forth—will insure for Master Hernandez a bumper ouse. Gevenat Tom ‘Cmums, as will be seen by reference to advertisement in another column, is to make his appear- ‘ance once more at the American Museum. He hes just returned from Europe, polished by travel, but feeling not a whit bigger than when he left his republican home. He is not yet too big for his breeches. In his travels he has been accompanied by an English instruc- ter and a Grench governess, who have been diligent in their endeavors to make the general’s travels useful in the highest degree to fit him for the rational enjoyment of the immense wealth which he has accumulated by his exhibitions, and by the royal presents which he has received from the various crowned heads and nobles of the courts of Eugope. The Museum possesses many other attractions, besides the little gentleman ‘from his travels.” There are various performances in tho lec- ture room, where the Ethiopean Minstrels attract much attention, and in addition to all the thousands of natural curiosities, make up an unrivalled list, which cannot fail to draw crowds to the house. Mr. Anderson, the tragedian, is playing at the St. Charles, New Orleans. He is very popular. H. Placi: still at the American, where he is hand- somely received, as he must ‘where. Reuioroes Avrains iv Genmany.—Dr. Baird, who has just returned to this. ountry from the continent of Eu- rope, where he has been carefully observing the reli- gious movements in Italy, France, Belgium, Prussia,Ger many, &c., brings home information of no small interest. ‘The movements of Ronge and other reformers are inte- resting, not only ina religious but a political point of view. The Boston Traveller of Tuesday evening says:— We are indebted to the Rev. Dr. Baird, who came pas: oe er in mbria, for a copy of a Londen Universe Ge beral degree, the religious liberty of his kingdom, and to give to his people the long expected constitution. Dr. Baird assures us that implicit ye may be A pew cass the statements, and that the next steamer w: bably bring us the official documents which relate to these important The Universe announces the intelligence language i‘. etterusaia will, in a few days, issue an edict or law, granting a very large measure of religious liber- ty to his kingdom; a‘ measure quite as largeas eould pares expected in the present condition of things it kingdom, especially under the maintenance, a! even the existence, of the Prussian national chu: This is a matter which calls for devout thanksgiving on the part of every sincere friend of a pure Christianity.— We understesd that the measure is so comprehensive that it will cover completely all such movements one of Czerski, Ronge, and theiradherents Ina word, who- soever are dissatisfied with the existing Protestant, Ce- tholic, or Jewish modes of worship, may have such as they prefer upon engaging to support it at their own charges, and to maintain a due rogard to the laws which enforce good order and propriety. We consider this act of the King as constituting a most important epoch in the history of religion in Germany. It is worthy of the en- lighted and excellent monarch of Prussia—a man who fears God, and seems desirous of doing what he can to advance the iuterests of true religion. In regatd to his participation in the suppression of Cracow, we have au- thentic information, which will go very far to exculpate him, and which we shall Jay before our readers next week. In a very few weoks the C constitution of asia, and the States- will be given by the Kit general of the kingdom will be convoked to carry it into effect. This body, it is decided, will be the union of all the provincial assemblies of the kingdom, eight in num- ber. This isa great movement, and may be followed, and doubtless will be, oy the most important conse quences. May God give wisdom and guidance to all who take part init! if Prussia should succeed in estab- lishing © wise and good constitutional government, it will be —. thing for humanity entire, and especially for the whole German people We shall watch closely both the movements alluded to above, and give our rea. dors the earliest and mast authentic information respect ing them which may come to our ha: They are movements to which no Christian, no friend of human liberty and human rights, live where he may, can be in diferent. We are approaching momentous times. Great ‘and extensive cnanges in the state of the world are not far in advancg of us—or we are wholly mistaken. Come what may, let us held fast to the true source of consela. tion and of confidence:—“ The Lord reigneth; let the = iad let the multitude of the isles be glad ereo!.” MILITARY AFFAIRS. The whole number of recruits enlisted in tho army, from the first day of October, 1845, to Sept. 30th, 1846, wore as follo For tl By r general service. jiments—Dragoons . ery. Infantry. Sappers and Miners. ., Total 6. cc cvesceseseees ‘The enlistments for the general servi twenty-one States—in which there were opened sixty: two rendezvous for recruiting. This would give an average of about forty-one to each rendezveus for the year, Or about one recruit for every eight days spent in the service. What a contrast between the goneral ser. vice and the volunteer system! under which two regi- ments were raised in Pennsylvania alone, in as man weeks. If Congress had resolved to raise the ten regi- ments required to strengthen the army, by mustering recruits into the general service, under officers appoint- ed for them, how long would it have taken to fill the re. quisition? {From the Providence Journal, Feb . 23.) Captam Pitman returned from Washington yesterday morning, with his appointment as Captain in the army. His company will be immediately enlisted, and as soon as it is filled up to the requisite number, will be dis- patched to Fort Columbus, in New York harbor, and mustered into the service. Captain Pitman is prepared to pay the bounty to which the men become entitled upon enlistment, as will be seen by his advertisement in this day's paper. The company will form apart of the New Englaod regiment, will be the only one received from this State, We hope Coptain Pitman will not be allowed to leave without some testimonial of the esteem in which he is held by his friends in this city. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. [From the New Orleans Delta, Feb. 16. ‘The steamship New Orleans, yesterday for Brazos Santiago ‘away to night. She will take 4 and down mont th the refusal, atjthe ex- piration of that tim 25,000, less the $33,000 which will then have bee ned. Itis said that the Government have now over one hundred fine merchant nny in the Gulf of Mexico, and on their way there, which are chartered for two and throe months, and longer if required. A Crasn.—Last night, between 8 and 9 o’clock, the first and second floors of John Shelby’s gro- cery and produce establishment, on Water str ave way, from the weakness of the pillars in tl Large quantities of sugar, whiskey, &c., wert peli melt into the cellar. Messrs. Portis Pilkington, who were in the sleeping room, in second story, made their escape through the window the means ot a bed cord. walls of the buil ne injury. Mr. 8) 's loss will not be leas thal $15000.— Memphis Monitor. Tue Wearnan>Youriny wen remarkably the snow of the previous day began to thaw about 1 o'clock. Fob yp to freeze towards evening, and the the: ‘at So'clock, P.M., at 29 deg. The a were ta he the were full; fashionable of our fair Dastavetive Fine.—A destructive fire broke out yesterday meraing. between one and twe o’clock, aie eke lg adjoit pistes joore. ines, Ww! 5 N30u_ wore entirely consumed, with a pertion of their Geosietiog ohn quantity of sugar, cotton, and are It pce a ee tal amount of dai 60) $100,000, wiih we elerstend was insured seve ral of the insurance offices in a About two thousand bales of cotton, it is unde: |, were de- stroyed, independent of the other property in the bui ‘Nos. 294, 300, 302, and 304 were semewhat da the falling o injured. pretty accurate esti insurance on the premises :—City Inturance Co., $15 to $19,000; New York Fire Insurance, $15,000 ; Fire: men’s Insurance Co., on buildin do on mer chandise, $5,000 ; Howard Insuranc: erbocker Insurance C i Co., $5,000 ; Columb: , $11,000 5 Fravklin Insurance Co, Philadelphia, $9 000 ; Aétna In- surance Co., Hertford, on building, $5,000. Insurances ‘also been effected in some of the Brooklyn offic The fire companies labored with a praiseworthy activ’ during the continnance of the fire, which would have extended itself considerably, were it ir their umtir- ertions. ‘Too much praise cannot be given to our upon all such occasions. Lan» —The Rev. Henry Giles will lec- rnacle, this evening, at 734 o’clock. uses of Irish distress examined, and lies indicated. On this interesting etter able to lecture, than the Rev. Mr. Gi and from the crowded audi that ha been present at his lectures, we think that the T'aberna- sey 1 be crowded with the beauty and fashion of New ‘ork. Immrananrs —Over 1100 foreign ii rants arrived at our port within the last two ag ane sseis in Pont.—There are at present, over 100 ver Revier ro 1 ture at the T B. sols afloat in our harbor, awaiting an epportunity to pro- to sea. cure seamen, so as to enable them te proceed These are fine times for the sniler. man; rts of 1! wiolstion of all Wall st of Brosdwa: mow ks, janger of walking thereon, in their pre- sent condition, often results in « broken leg or arm— ce the law in all such cases? Caution to Lapixs.—Fomale pickpockets are numer- at present, and with their male accemplices commit ‘depredations upon the passengers in the public ha. A gentlemen hed Tus New Taact Hovss—The total cost of the(Tract Society’s building, at the corner of Nassau and Spruce streets, including mason work, carpenters’ w gas, ‘and all other expenses conne mm and re-occupation of the hous 99. Tho sum of $41,000, towards the liquidatios same, has been raised by loan About)iwenty y. more than $25,000 was contributed towards this building, which enabled the Society to purcht lot of ground upon which the present building d. The parts of the building not occupied by the so- will be rented totenants. Messrs. William Harvy, mason,and Thomas Gardiner, rpenter, were the principal persons employed in the erection of this superb building. ; To the Judges of New York. Some of the Judges of New York appear to have been the strange impression that minors can- in the cary and I am informed discharged by them, without in- were authorized to enlist by the consent of parents or guardians, or whether, having no ts or guardians, they were autherized to act for themselves. The eleventh section of the law of the United States, passed March 16th, 1902, is as follows “And be it further enacted, That the commissio) officers who shall be employed in th to keep up, by voluntary enlistments, t! said, shall be entitled to receive, for able bodied citizen ef the United State: duly enlisted by him, for thi mustered, of at least five fe tween the ag of two dollars : Provide this regula- tion, as far as respects the height and aye ef the recruits, shall not extend to musicians, or to thove soldiers, who it into the service : and provided, also, That no person under the age of twenty-one years shall be enlisted by any officer, or held in the service of the United States, without the consent of his parents, (Seaver or master, first had and obtained, if any he ve ; and if any officer shall enlist any person contrary te the true inteat and meaning of this act, fc such offence he shall forfeit and pay the amount of the bounty and clothing which the person so recruited may have received from the public, to be deducted out of the pay and emoluments of such officer.” ‘Evory part of this i ciet; Architect; Lorenzo Mates mino: Ute State will re: hi service are framed accordingly. | hope the judges Perenteue sto ct upon. the army and navy, by the unnecessary exercise of State Jurisdiotion over them. And1 hope, especially, thi When writs of habeas corpus are necessarily granted, th interests of the United States will not be overlooked, because the agents of the government are absent from the It is not always possible for officers of the army or navy tobe present at these trials; and we all know that there are innumerable tricks and technicalities by which the ends of justice may be defeated, if the inter ested party be allowed to have hisown way. If I had time to enumerate the various plans by which dis- charges from the army are obtained by writs of habeas corpus, it would appear that that secred instrument of | liberty has been degraded to one of fraud and injustice. Plans for obtaining bounty, clothes, &c., by enlistment, and for obtaining discharges immediately after, are now regularly laid in this city. I do not mean to Kt oom of the judges of this State, for I believe them equal in patri- otism and justice to those of any other State. But I hope they will seo the propriety ‘especially in time of war, of rotecting the interests of the government, and of allow- ng as few men as possible to avail themselves of their interference to enable them to violate their obligations to the United States. I will take this occasion to warn the relatives and friends of persons enlisted in the army against obtaining their discharges improperly by writs of habeas corpus. Two men thus discharged are now in prison in this city, awaiting their trial for obtaining money under false pre- tences ; and they will undoubtedly be sent to the State prison, [tc be expected that these crimes against the government will b: tease overlooked. NER KNOWLTON, Capt. Ist Art., U.S. Army. Recruiting rendezvous, 95 John st., New York. Police Intelligence. Fes. 24.—Arrest on Suspicion of Hurglary—Officer Reed, of the 10th ward, essisted by officers bloom and Gaughen, of the 6th ward, arrested, yesterday morning, on the corner of Bowery and Bayard street, three men, called Daniel Moran, John Moran, and Daniel Kennedy, session, the following articles, which @ proceeds of several burglaries:—23 ing silk, 16 pairs of kid gloves, 10 pairs 4 tooth brushes, , 2 pan knives and 3 bunches of of thread and silk gloves, 4 suspende 10 hair brushes, 4 pairs of half ho combs. Since the above was written, we have ascer: tained that the above property bas been i/entified by Mr. G. A. Sanham, whose store was broken open on Saturday night last, and about $130 worth of dry goods stolen therefrom, a portion of which has been recovered, and the arrest of the thieves effected, throngh the vigilance and ingenuity of officer Reed, of the 10th ward. Justice Drinker committed the accused, for examination. Burglary inthe Third Degree —The residence of Mr. Charles Copping, bootmaker, No. 63 Lispenard street, was enterod by two young entry thieves, with the aid of afalse key, on Tuesday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, who were passingup stairs with intent to steal, when offi. cer Wilbert F. Hays, fortunately, was inthe bootstore, and on opening the door which’ opened into.the entry, saw one of them coming down stairs, whom‘the officer seized, which proved to be the notorious entry and till thief called Thomas Burdett, alias Burton. On searching his person, a chisel was found in his pocket, an instru- ment which these fellows always carry for the purpose of breaking open bureau drawers, trunks, &c. The other raseal ran off, and made good his escape. The accused an taken before Justice Drinker, and committed for trial. Entry Thieves at Work Again.—The dwelling house occupied by W.B. Worrell, No. 166 Elm streot, was entered on Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock, by some snea“ing thief,whe stole therefrom one lady’s blue cloth cloak, and one gentleman’s over coat, valued in all at $30, trom a closet in the hall Another.—The dwelling heuse occupied ei Mr. 8. F. Crissey, No.9 Birmingham street, was entered on Tues- day afternoon last, by some sneaking thieves, who forced open a desk, evidently with a chisel, and stole therefrom @ gold necklace, with gold ornaments hanging to it with three stones ; also a heir bei clasp, with small = soe, aime $0 in bank bills, Where's Charley Hay- en Burglary —The store gocupled by G. A. Sanham, on the corner of dist street and 7th avenue, was burglari- oustly entered between Saturday ht and Monday morning, by some burglars, who stole therefrom a lot of cambric muslins and mull muslins, together with a lot of other dry goods, valued in all at $130. Dishonest. Apprentices.—Officers, Wall and Dafion of the 7th ward, arrested on Tuesday afternoon, Alexander Murray, William Manly, and mas Carter, on a charge of robbing their employers, Morton & Browner corner of Elizabeth and Hester streets, of a quantity of brass castings. Committed by Justice Ketcham for ex- amination. Stealing Clothing —Officer McGee, of the 6th ward, arrested, yesterday, a womancalled Ann Keonedy, on 0 charge of stealing a quantity of female wearing apparel, belonging to Harriet Williams and Mary Gess. Com: mitted for trial by Justice Drinker. Driving without a Lices -Ofacer Leonard, one of the Chiet’s aids, arrested yesterday,a cab driver by the name of Thomas Carr, on a warrant issued by his honor, the Mayor, on a charge of driving cab No. 20, for hire, with- out a license, contrary to law. ‘The Mayor fined him $5 for the violation, which he paid, and was discharged. @Desravotive Fire.—On Frid woollen factory situated on the belonging to Gen. S. P. Strong, and oo Jewett, of this ci ‘ered t before proper resi toy grt with the morning, the nd on the falls, nts of Mr, Jowott were destroyed. learned the amount of insurance. The betwoon $6000 and $7000, Insurance about $2000— Vermonter, Feb, 17. Description of the city—Dwelling House of Christopher Columbue— The Dominican Females—Financial affairs of the Republic. dae been sick during the greater part of my brief residence in this city, [ have been unable to write to you, or in fact, even to my own family; but, as the schr. Henry @ King is to sail to-morrow, | hi deter” mined to threw together 2 few facts, that you may digest them at your leisure. ‘This city lies at the mouth of the little river Ozama, ‘and is bounded on the south by the sea; it is not strongly fortified, and is very weakly garrisoned. The only fort, or castle (so called) is at the entrance, on the south-east point of the city, and with its range of commodious, extensive, and, one might say, elegant bar- racks, capable of accommodating thousand men, might be rendered almost impregnable from the sea, situated as it is, on an abrupt eminence of fifty feet of solid lime-rock, incessantly washed by a heavy sea-surf On north and west sides, (the city is square) the walls more than respectable, but ily deficient in mat |. On the south, or sea side, there is no wall, but it is pretected by a perpendicular bank of lime-rock. with heavy surf. On the east, or river side, shenals walled, there is no defence, unless we mention the little inactive naval force, consisting of a small three-masted ‘American propeller built vessel, one small hermaphro- dite brig, ana three little schooners. The city is laid out at right les, and contains only one square, (La Plaza Nacional,) on the east side of which is situated the President’s house, on the South the front yard, one side and rear buildings of the catho- lic cathedral. This oddly constructed edifice was be- e in 1616 and finished in 1640—it is large and extreme- y massive, for which it is mainly to be admired. Tho roof is of ene arch of masonry, not supported inside by columns, and not inelegantly grooved. ‘There is an unexploded bomb buried ia the roof of this cathedral, thrown by the Knglish during their last war with France. This cathedral has, as an invaluable relic, the first cross, (’tis of wood,) ever erected in the = world, It was mado by order of Columbus him- self. Speaking of Columbus, I must tell you that the house commenced by him for his son Diego, and in which he wasconfined in chains before he was sent home. has never been completed—its roof was never put on. It is about fifty feet square, two stories high, and massively built ; but has nothing ef a easteilated appearance, thou; k it so terribly frightened his enemies It may not be amiss to remark the magnificent wells of this city, and its suburb, St. Carlos. They are dug through the solid lime stone on which the whole islani is based, and of course not walled up. There wells ae onerally round, of about six feet diamater, (but some of em are square,) and from one hundred to one hi ed and seventy-five feet deep. Tis a most beautiful sight to see the pretty maidens st these wells with their jars, which they carry in the mea- ner of the ancie: oir heads The congress are to meet next week, (in this city,) and the finances of the country seem to be the principal jopic of conversation among the M. C ’s of 8t Domingo. Iho government has about $4,000,000 of paper money afloat, na @ little coy ind is from time to time issuing more, with no means of redemption, unless by confiscated property: should the Dominican Republic ever be established. ’Tis true, there is a very lerge amount Cd Cie bmg oe et yielding, bg band comparatively nothing. large house, very large, hired for 520 paper per month, equal in Spanish ont to anni than $18 jum. see ois Veamevellas, New Grenslien, snd Maxionn ed since the middle of November, oa have eccasioaally sold in "8 per force, privates receiving fourteen reals per for sub- sistence, and $4 per month wages—in all equal to about one dollar Spanish per month. ‘The mass, ofcourse, are not on duty continually, but take turns, and aro allowed to work for themselves tho greater part of the time. There is now a gre lof fever here of the bilious type, and the si (called varioloid) is also general. vPro isions are far from ; plenty; still the prices (in Span- ish coin) are very low. ‘The Fresident published » Banda, equivalent to a de- cree, in the early part of December, to remain in force till the 28th of February next, permitting the free im- portation of all kinds of provisions. Flour is solling at $90 per barrel, which is less than $7; Spanish rice $60 per cwt.; French, about 60. per Ib ; cod- fish $45, same weight,equal to say 3%c.; butter $200 per = owt. French, which is less than 6c. per 1b. Other pro- | visions in proportion, and European goods are lower than in New York The exports at present consist of mahogany almost ax: clusively without regular price, but exceedingly high. Fustic, ligaumvite, end hid that scarcely any a Cott only produced in it quantities rices the home demand. Of tebacco, none d from this © contrary, the whole of this section of the asurably supplied from the north % wal religion 1s tolerated. The Jows ha ings, ut no synagogue. The Methodists have meetings, but no church. Yours, ke. G. W. Relief to Ireland. Te tux Epitor or THe Henau i r from Ireland, regarding ripe gees the propriety of sending over Bre’ sions instead of money, as be states there are ey speculators who would enric! s even icans upon ber, | would Suge that the mo: wi ained in the Mayor’s hands, after the first remittance—together with the amount de: 1d from the'Relief Ball, (which by the by, ought to have been published before now) be give Py the Mayor, to the Shipping Committee, at Prince’s Building, Wall street, in oraer to add to the ri cargo of provisic ich they are about seuding to Ire- land. By inet crore you will tr, coli. starvi Now: eri hic! \UMANITAS. Movements of Travellers. The following unusually sumerous list of arrivals, at this early season of the year, were registered, yesterday, at the following hotels. In two instances we were ne- cessarily obliged to curtail the full amount. ‘Amenican.—Dr. Woodworth, U. 8. Army; A. Hay- wood, Charleston; Dr. Heyward, do; J. McKennon, Fishkill; J. Gillilan, Charleston; J. Roberts, Georgia; G, Moran, do; J. Anderson, do; A. Jarney, Baltimore; W. Jarney, do; J. Muneli, Georgia; 8 Wharton Fisher, Phil.; L, Ashmead, New Bedford; G. Underhill, Pensa- cola; M. McKenna, Georgia; C. Bryan, Georgia; B. Phillips, Alabama; W. Weeks, Georgia; J. Wellman, do; W. Seaver, Phil, W. Scott, New York; H. Bemnett, Newburgh. ‘Aston—J Watson, W. Prescott, W. Porkins, H. Hall, Boston; C. Taurber, Norwich; T. Wheeler, Syracuse; J, Ellison, J. Matthews, J. Wasson, P. Aulden, Boston; G Sullivan, 0. Elliott, Darham; H. Benedict, Troy; W. ‘Akerton, Phila; H. Kinsman, Newburyport; N. Palmer, New York; Boston; H. Cowles, Macon; W. Lewis, Indiana; T. ster, Phila; W. Holmes, Ireland; L Audenveld, ¥! D. Thorp, W. Mann, J. Bage, Bosien; R. Dean, ‘Tauntoi E, Danam, Baltimore; C. Geer, W. Elliott, 8. Sawyer, L. Hackett, Boston; W. Stringer, Georgia; J. Dane, Boe ton; T Yard, Phila; C. Fuirbank, Halifex; J. Simpson, B Green, Georgia; Hon. A. Parke, Albany. City —F. Ward, Va; D. Morton, Ohio; Com. Kearney, U.8.N; J. Fairchild, N. Haven; 1 H. Adams, 8. Man’ nuh, Prov; J. Souther, Richmond; G Cozart, G H. Newhead, Boston; J ‘Lewis, J. Boker, Philad; A lin; bi ‘Faanxuix—H. Hoadley, New Haven; G. Van Allen, Salabury Mills; C. Cowles, Bufalo; J. Tomlinson, New Haven; J. Kyle, Colambus,Ga ; H Cauthrop, Mass.; D. Keller, 8. C.; W Black, do; P. Ford, Augusta, Ga; R. Taylor, Baltimore; J. Kells, Concord; J. Bryant, New Haven; J. Coit, New York; © Benham,U 8. N ; 8. Geld, Phila; R. Granger, Albany; W. Seave, Balimoro; H. Rogers, Buffalo; A. Bacon, New Haven; N. Adams, Lai singburgs L. Danig, Troy; H. Rogers, Buffalo; W. Seav- er, Baltimore. Howanv—J. Travers, Baltimore; J. Bailey, Tennessee; J, R. Hudson, Georgia; L. Hopkins, do; N 'C. Warren, 40; G. Wakefield, do; W. Claggett, do; W. Barnes, do; J, Robertson, do; M. Winfield, do; W. H. Sims, do; I. Carr, Charleston; C. Paulson, Pittsburg; H. Atken, N. Yor W. Hendrix, Alabama: J. Hutchinson, do; J Lynn, Eng: land; A. Davis, Ohio; J. Clifford, Canada; Mr. Richari M. Peterson, do;'N. Draper, Hindsdale; R. Curtis, re; W. Davidson, do; H. Lambert, Columbus; R. do; J. Smith, Virginia; W. Butler, do; L. Pratt, White Plains; G Underhill, Pensacoli Smith, Wil mington; Dr. Smith, Louisiana; D. Wallace, Decatur; W. Harrison, Baltimore; J. Eluson, Philadelphia; C. Menole, Baltimore; C. Brinley, Boston; F. Cartledge, U.S. A; T: Wheedlen, do. Juvson.—J, Shackelford, Ala ; George Miller, Quincy; G. Correll, T. Guillard, Ala.; 8. Williems, North Caro- lina; 8. Moore, J. Adams, South Carolina ; J. Barbe Louisvillo ; J. James, Mass; ©. Penott, Louisville; J. Power, Boston; W. Canington, Colebrook ; D. Farran, J. Borden, J. Emmons, J. Sears, J. Haywood, Boston; A. Sherman, Now Haven; J. Ayrold, C. Humphreys, H Kenny, J Smith, J Seymour, Hartford; De. Bishop, G. Mygatte, Now Haven; J. Hildebran, Phila.; Mr. Hill, Nashville; Mr. Knight, Mr. Hester, Mr. Stockton, W. Pamvat, 8. Pamvat, Bordentown ; J, Beach, New York ; J. Maher, Boston ;’ W. Joyber, Memphis. Ratnuvux.—Thos. Perkins, Buffalo; A. Hazen, Conn; R. Chandler, Batavia ; H. Morris, Poiladelphia ; C. Van Volkenbog, P. Van Volkenbeg, Hudson ; U. Boster, Pro- vidence; D. Smith, Poughkeepsie. R. Montgomery, New Orleans; B, Hallett, Web- Tur Snow Storm.—We were not alone in the enjoyment of the glorious snow sterm of Sunday and Monday. All cown East participated with us. In Boston it commenced on Satur ay aight, and kept it until early Tuesday morning, when there was over a foot of snow on the ground, making fir x and Springfield they were favored witl © inehes of sledding, and the farmers are making the most of it. The Hartiord Times of Mond: says:—It has been snowing for the last forty hours. ‘The snow is now twelve to fourteen inches deep. Wind mo- derate trom the north. Thermometer, during th 17 degroes above zero. The snow has falien afternoon, making the greatest snow storm of th There isa eres body of snow onthe ground. ‘L' are interrupted by this The sugar crop in T high expectations. Gre: been made lately to the quanti In one county three-hundred hands in raising cotton, are now at work ii Gouraud’s Itaila wated Soap, curing p.mples, freckles eradicating saperfinous rand’s bly whi e, and other cos ‘ouge, Gaur sn may for Baich- CYealker st, ott, est storg Beal's resort ‘Als, fine stick | ‘This amount, deducted from the Ppommade for the bair, brown fair Ho bank, leaves, dl theatre, im pots, bl » In pots, and a very au variety of choice toilet anuidies. A 177 Broadway, opposite Howard's Hotel. y the benevolence which is bestowed by | halt for | re Suoiils, for | nly depot, G7 | The bank e de | great ——<—<—<—<—<—<—t Metallic Tablet Razor Strop.—By the use | able repu- pemetrexed ™ the attention of th received manufac from tl I “this bur- rif ka Wway.and atthe office of tole pater where te ba Jeen'in use every evening. jer Mav be 125 6 Portable Dressing Cases of an entirely new and compact harap eeey famished with articles. the Notiee.—Genin, Hatter, 214 Broadway, ©; posite St Paul’ now prej to offer his jing in beauty any atyle as yet offered by hi new style of lining, sul entire Ehlindelphin Agents for the, Herald —c. Die eee vihose withing to heverthe Herald served Wheeling. .... ) 20. «41734 feet. Pittabure . ac i: fet Louisville. . . 5 feet 2 inches MONKY MARKET, Wednesday Feb, 24—6 P. M, The stock market continues firm, without any very great activity. Government and State stocks are net plenty, and appear to be held more for actual invest- ment thaa usual. Even the stocks of delinquent States are not as much used for speculation as in former years; and holders appear satisfied that they have reached the minimum, and hold on, for the purpose of being benefited by any improvement. Fancy stocks are at present tending upwards, without any improvement iu their actuél value. This isthe result entirely of speculation, and cannot be permanent. Mlinois Bank advanced 9 per cent.; Merris Canal X; Long Island fell off $¢; Harlem {; Canton Company +y; Reading 44; Farmer’s Lean 34; Norwich and Worcester M3 Reading bonds closed at yesterday's prices. Thore is a report current in the street that the house of Rothschilds has made an offer for a twenty million U. 8. loan for twenty years. ‘This cannet be true, as every ember of this house made @ vow sometime since that they would not loan another dollar te this country,inany shape or way, until every State in the Union acknewl- edged its indebtedness,and punctually paid its interest at maturity. This does not look much like loaning twenty millions of dollors to the general government. ‘The Madison and Indianapolis Railroad Company have declared a semi-annual dividend of seven per cent. New York stockholders will be paid at the office of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company on th of March The Secretary of the ‘Treasury has issued a eircular stating that the drawback of foreign sugars refined in the United States is 2 1-6 cents per lb. A bill to repeal the act forbidding the circulati if small notes, passed the House in the Legislature of Illi- ‘ois on the 8th inst., by a vote of 55 to 49. It is stated that six millions of dollars of specie were ready to come in the Cambria, could insurance have been obtained upon it, and had the directors of the line permit, ted her to take it. The following table shows the quantities of corn, pulse, and flour imported into the United Kingdom, in the menth ended the Sth of Jan. 1846; the quantities upon which duties have been paid for home consumption during the same month, and the quantities remaining in warehouse at the close thereof :— Imrontation ap Consumption ov Grain in GREAT Barra, Gow ‘ty Quantity en- Quantit Species of Grn, Quantity eRe renetaing en wnported- consumption. warehouse Qre. bush." Qra. bush. Qra. bush. 10,462 2 9,964 7 6 357 0 367 0 1,006 4 1006 4 7016 5 672 5 593 3 42 42 _ 110,327 2 42,47 3 200,713 5 293 9 264 5 20,992 2 7 6,003 1 59,328 2 4 607 6 67 0 | 7 32,977 0 33,820 1 } 5 2559 6 43,446 5 | Maze Corn, do, 6 116,912 4 3431 7 Buck wh 876 0 4 5 é Us. ewts! gra.tbe. cwte. ere. tbs. | Flour fm i 'ossessi01 85,990 2 6 82,720 1 24 13,399 2 26 Flour, for 287,784 116 45966 0 8 485,487 3 21 The quantity remaining in warehouse on the Sth ef | January, 1847, was lerge, and the errivals during the ro- | mainder of the month were exceedingly large, swelling | the aggregate stocks on hand the lst of February, to an | immense amount. Netwithstending the large eupplie | the demand fer consumption was to a cerrespondivg ex- | tent, and prices, under the circumstances, unusually | firm. It must be borne in mind by helders of ad | stuffs, that there were a variety of causes operating upon | the market to depress prices. The advance in the rate | of interest cramped the operations of small dealers, and | compelled them to throw their stocks upen the market» | and force jsales. The abolition of the Cern Laws re- leased a large quantity of breadstuffs from bond, and the opening of the ports brought out lots which hed been held back for better prices. All these things tended to | depress prici the quantity in the market, and | strengthen the impression that prices hed reached their | maximum, and henceforth a steady decline would be | experienced. If there is any truth in the reports which | reach us from the best authority on the other side; if the famine is half as wide spread as stated; if our fears in | relation to the next potatoe crop are not without founda- | tion, there is no doubt but that prices will reach a higher | point than they have yet touched, and the demand for breadstuffis increase as the season advances. Everything, of course, depends upon the extent ef the scarcity, as that has more influence than anythiag else upon prices The Bonk ef England may double the rate of interest; but ifthere is a scarcity of food prices will be affected, in proportion to that scarcity, more than in proportion to the rate of interest. ‘The importation of grain into Marseilles, for the | month of December, amounted to 1,026,337 heotolitres; and for the first two weeks in January, 746,386 hecteli- i for the six weeks of 1,771,733 hectolitres, equal to about 5,315,166 bushels. This im- mense quantity came from the eastern ports of the Medi- terranean, and the demand from France was rapidiy ab- sorbing the surplus supplies of thoso sections. The movements in this market since the Cambria ar- rived, indicate a belief among operators generally, that | prices have not reached their highest point. Sales of breadstufls have been made, ce the receipt of private advices, at prices within a trifle of those previously our. rent, and shippers have not relaxed an jota in their rates for freights. All these things exhibit a confidence in the market which must have a very favorable effeot upon prices. The oxports east from Milwaukie, during the shipping | season of 1846, were as annexed: | py ExPonts yom Mizwavas 1846. | | Iner for 46.. 117,948 8,256 The increase, it will be seen, has been more than 100 percent. No doubta gjmilar increase would be shown by a comparison of the othor articles of export; but we have not the means of making it. Tho above suffices at | Jeast to show the rapid growth and development of the Wisconsin territory. And this is but the beginning. The annexed statement exhibits the condition of the State Bank of Illinois on the 7th day of January, 1847, ac- cording to an official report to the Legislature of that State, with an estimate of the valuo of the suspended debt, It appears that the cash value of the assets will givo a surplus over the capital stock :— State Bank oF Iutinors, Jaxvany, 1947. Bills and notes receivable, which are good... Suspended debt, which will probably pay 95 per ¢ ees Loans on Real Estate, Due from State of [ili Sundry stocks, good Due by other banks Cash on band, 424,079 tio’ oles 2,9 pele 75 per cent on account of the suspended GOD. creveceeeee This amount is considered good. owe: is $1,414 over. | in a condition to divide par upon their stock. This shows the bank mong the stockholders neorly : The bank lands, which compose ft wh become: nee +i | a the, oPeraatiy. 30 years whien this article hay | the greatest portion of the assets, are mostly improved any ono | farms, which are situated near the line of the Tilinois and Michigan Canal. ‘These lends, in consequence of the resumption of the works upon the canal, and the