The New York Herald Newspaper, April 20, 1847, Page 2

~ NEW YORE, HERALD. New York, Tucsday, April 20, 184 = = Foreign News. The steamship Cambria and the steamship Sarah Sands are both due—the one at Boston and the other at New York. We stated yesterday that the Cambria hed pro- bably arrived, and the reason we gave for it was, that the telegraphic wires east of Hartford had been broken, probably by the speculators in corn ind hunger. We did these individuals in- justice in making that remark, because the wires were broken by the force of the wind which pre- vailed at the time. We now make the amende honorable, and exonerate them from the charge. Mammon knows they have enough to shoulder already, without burdening them with this. If they did not break the wires in that instance, however, they may when the steamship shall have positively arrived. It would be well, there- fore for our citizens to keep their eyes open, and look out for these chaps. If the Cambria does not arrive very soon, she will be beaten out of all but four days of her news by the Sarah Sands. This, however, can hardly happen, because the Cambria is the fastest Gfthe Cunard line; and because, also, the proprie- tors of the Sarah Sands never expected her to make the western passage in Jess than twenty, or twenty-one days poll The Promised Reforms in our City Govern- ment. It is really amusing to read the disinterested and patriotic outpourings of some of the pa- pers in this city, since they have ascertained that the whigs haye positively regained their power in our city councils. The political text, “to the victors belong the spoils,” is to be aban- doned, and no man is to be removed from office on account of his politics. Unfitness and incapa- city for the discharge of his duties is to be the sole cause of removal. They think, now-a-days, that the principle, ‘‘to the victors belong the spoils,” is the most pernicious that any people can possibly practise upon; that it leads to cor- ruption; that it demoralizes the people ; fosters the spirit of office-seeking, and renders our po- litical contests mere strifes for office. Commencing with an avowal to discard this principle, the practice of which they attempt to fix exclusively on the democratic party, they boldly talk of reforming the whole system of our city government; of reducing the number of officers; of reducing the compensation of officers to the lowest possible sum for which capable and honest men will fill them; and in particular, of reducing the expenses of the Alms House. This iggall gammon; it is all gammon with the whigs, as with the natives or democrats. Now these reforms are no doubt sadly needed in New York; and if they shall be carried out will essentially serve the city, and reduce the enormous taxation that our citizens have suf- fered for a series of years past, to a mode- rate sum. But we should like to know very much the premises that impelled these pa- pers to the conclusion that ‘to the victors be- Jong the spoils,” is exclusively a democratic doctrine. That it is a pernicious and demoraliz- ing doctrine all will admit, but we are of opinion that it has been practised as much by the whigs as by the democrats, or any other class of politi- cians. When the whigs and natives were before in power, the guillotine was set in motion the very day of their installation, and was worked until every devil of a democratic head in office was cut off. The doctrine of ‘‘to the victors be- long the spoils”? was not then repudiated, but it is repudiated now, and why? We shall see. It is rather unusual to see these philosophers, after the election is over, speak in favor of re- form. Before the election the whigs generally, went far beyond the democrats in making pledges of retrenchment and reform, but after the elec- tion, and after they acquired control of the city government, nota syllable was said, in years past, about their pledges; and the reforms which they so strenously promised, were entirely neglected. This year, however, things are different, and why? 3 Now we profess to know something of party politics in this city. In this instance the whigs, or rather the whig leaders, would fain make us believe that they are actuated by honest and conscientious motives, in discarding the princi- ple that “to the victors belong the spoils,” and in preparing to carry out the reforms which they promised before the election. But these leaders are not a whit more honest than they ever were, and nota tithe better principled than the democrats whom they have defeated. It suits them at this particular time to discard that principle, and also to carry out their promised reforms, which they will probably do; but that political honesty has any influence in the matter is stuff; there is nothing of the kind. It iy nothing but a move- ment towards the next Presidential election, and they are throwing dust in the eyes of our citizens, to prevent them from seeing their real motive: They think that if they conduct the city go ernment for the year 1847 to the satisfaction of our citizens, and avoid proscription on account of political opinions, they will be re-elected in 1848; and as the Presidential election takes place jin that year, the possession of this city will aid them considerably in electing their candidates. They say themselves “as goes the city so goes the State—as goes the State so goes the Union.” This is a key to explain their ab- horrence at the present time, of the doctrine of “to the victors belong the spoils,’’ and will fully warrant the mystery of their intention of carry- ing out the reforms they promised. We shall be very glad, however, if they do carry out the intention here’ shadowed forth. There are some good democrats in office, and if a few good whigs are appointed to fill the places of those democrats who might be turned out of office, it will be a good thing for the city, and perhaps for this the whigs ought to carry the city and State in 184 Arras wirn Mexico.—Keflecting on the nu- merous brilliant victories that our arms have achieved in Mexico, it is tobe wondered at that the people of that country have not come to their senses ere this, and seen fhe folly and madness in continuing astruggle so much to their disad- vantage, and which, if prolonged for a few will certainly end in their subjugation asa nation, and their incorporation with the United States of the North. In all the following battles victory hae perched | on our banners, and the loss to the enemy was tremendous. In Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, and Buena Vista, in one section of Mexico; San Juan de Ulfia and the city of Vera | Cruz in another; in New Mexico, at the battles | of Sacramento, La Canada, Pueblo, de Taos, El Embudo ; in California, La Angelos, Monterey, | &e.; in Chihuahua, the city of Chihuahua and El Paso, &c. In all these battles the superiority of American discipline, bravery, and science in the art of war, were fully manifested to the severe cost of the enemy, and yet our oppo- nents appear as unwilling to make peace now as they were when they commenced hostilities. With such palpable proofs of the inutility of cominuing a struggle with such tremendous odds against them, any other civilized nation in the world would sue for peace on bended knees, if they could obtain it inno other way. Yet, with the Mexicaae it is different, They con- temptuously spurn the olive branch which we have so often extended to them, and disclaim all idea of even listening to our proposals until the goil of Mexico is clear of our soldiery, and our navy withdrawn from her ports. This, of course, is out of the question; but we repeat, what can we do with such a people, but eithertennihilate them, or incorporate them with us wholly? pars, | AvPatne tX files of Le Debat ay paper lished at Brussels. e numbers we have before usare to the,7th ult.) inclusive. ai It is quite stirring in\its appeals to the political feelings of its readers, and from the raciness of its style, one would suppose some shrewd hard headed Yankee had got inducted into the edito- rial chair, so different is the tone of the paper from the usua! phiegmatie wording of the Bel- gians. awe In an article on the duty that every citizen owes his country, of ranging himself on one side or the other of political party in times of political excitement, it commences by quoting Solon’s law on ancient Athens, which made political indifference a penal crimes and though such a law is not recommended for les braves Belges of the present day, still he discourses on its propriety with all the warmth of a party editor, on the eve of a charter election. It appears that great efforts are being made by the democratic party in Belgium, to secure the election of their candidates for the Congress that is toussemble in June next. A detailed account of the University of Vir- ginia, in this country, is given, and the plan pursued at that establishment seems to delight the Brussels people very much. A description the United States on the Ist January, and of the method of raising volunteers for the war, their pay, mode of equipment, &c., is all given very accurately, and in detail, and our various poli- tical institutions are regarded as models. There has been coined in Belgium since the year 1820 to the present time, upwards of twenty- one millions of pieces of coin. encourage any of these riotous manifestations ; and the authorities had taken every precaution to prevent any outbreak. In the matter of rancorous expressions, Le Debat Social is tolerably well advaneed. In noticinga speech made by a M. Schaafrath, in the Cham- bers at Dresden, on the subject of universal suf- frage, and the poor {man’s{right to a voice in the affairs of state, M. 8. closes his remarks by say- ing—* Yes, I say openly that it is time that this condition of things be changed, otherwise we run the risk of becoming the slaves of a race of bank- ers, a race that are as devoid of spirit as they are of bowels and heart, and more unfortunate still, devoid of ears!” ‘Mr. S. is mistaken,” says Le Debat Social. ‘* Instead of being devoid of ears, those appendages are too long in them!” Apvicres From Nassau, N. P.—We are in pos- session of the Royal Gazette to the 3d inst. in- clusive. It contains no political news of conse- quence. All the shipping intelligence will be found under the proper head. Trave ro Evrore.—The packet ship Liver- pool, Capt. Eldridge, for Liverpool, will sail to- morrow, Vouuntrers.—Six thousand additional volun- teers are to be called for at once. Tue Boston Terxcrarn.—This line was in excellent order yesterday afternoon. INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE FROM THE CAPE OF Goop Horr.—We have received the Cape Town Gazette to the 6th of February inclusive. It contains intelligence of some interest from that quarter of the world, particularly in refer- ence to the Kafir war. We make a few extracts :— [From the Cape Town Gazetto, Feb. 5.) The following extract from the Graham’s Town Jour- nal, gives an scoount of another engagement with the afirs :— The following is the substance of a communication, dated 22d January, received this morning :— “Yesterday a strong force marched from this camp (West Bank of the Kye) toreinforce a detachment of 200 Uitenhage Burghers, who were patrolling lower down tho river, and who bad been attacked by the Kafirs.— ‘The information was brought in by Lieut. Holland, of the Uitenhage Levy. The actual state of affairs at the scene of action is not known, but one Burgher was seen who had been killed, and heavy firing was heard in the direction of where the parties were engaged.” Subsequent information to the above has come to hand to the effect, that in the affair in question, 41 Kafirs had been killed, and 150 head of cattle captured. The Burgh- er shot is. it is said. named Bekker, of Oliphant’s Hoek. The colonial force was under the command of Captain Melville, and who appears to have acted with his wonted gallantry. The Kafirs, said to be Pato’s mon, fought, we are told, with perfect desperation. and from the almost total failure of the ammunition of our force, sucoveded in saving their large herds of cattle, with the exception of the 150 head above mentioned. The reinforcements consisted of 200 mounted men under the command of Captain O'Reilly, C.M.R. The Chief Umhala has. it i said, attacked Pato, and taken from him 200 head of cattle, We are glad to find that further favorable accounts have been received from the Manager of the South Afri- can Mining Company in Namaqualand, as regards quali- ty, and quantity, and access to the copper ore. The only drawback at present is @ deficiency of labor, which has retarded operations. In our next we hope to be ena- bled to communicate additional particulars on this in- teresting subject. . We are gratified to announce the arrival, on Wed- nesday last, of our new Governor, Sir Henry Pottinger, and the commander of the forces, Sir George Berkeley. This arrival, 40 long and so anxiously looked for by the colonists generally, will, we trust, be productive of lasting good to this continent. From the extended powers with which we believe that Sir Henry has been invested as Her Majesty's high com- missioner for the adjustment of affairs with the native tribes, and from his well tried and known ability, we are led to expect that our relations with the natives on our eastern and north eastern border will be placed on a sound and solid basis, But we would advise our fellow colonists to await with patience the developement of any plan which may be suggested, even though it may not be exactly the one to which they are most attached— remembering that earrying out the object, proposed is attended with difficulties all but insuperable, and re- quires all the ability and all the calm consideration which any man can bring to it We understand that his Excellency intends proceed- ing to the frontier almost immediately. The location of the Kafirs in British Kafirland, though an importaut work, is one likely to be attended with many difficulties ;—and, however much we may desire it, we must not expect to see perfection in a plan of so arduous # nature, and of such difficult accomplishment. Our sister colony of Natal has experienced the same dif- ficulties, and as the colonists there have got in advance of usin this particular work, some useful lessons may be derived from their operations. 4s applicable to the sub- ject, we give the following extracts from the instructions issued by his honor the lieutenant governor to the com- missioners for the location of the natives :— These people, perhaps to the number of from 80,000 100,000, are scattered over a territory, which,—more | particularly since the discovery of the surveyor general, that its N.f, boundary lies nearly two degrees to the north and to the west of the position assigned to it in the maps,—scems to afford sn abundant space of most fertile country for them, as well as fora dense European population “In this territory, 371 furms in defined positions (of which not more than about 100 are now oceupied by the manta) have been registered forthe emigrant farm- or othere, without any expross ri ce to the aims of natives, aud the natives, whose rights in this respect were undefined, have been suffered to occupy many of these farms. “ His honor is of opinion that the total removal of the Volkeraad, is neither desirable nor practicable | disposed to concur with Mr. Cloete in the gen pedieney of separate locations in the best disposable rituations, provided they are well defined, and not too distant from the present abodes of the natives who may be induced to occupy them, and that they afford sufficient space for pot number of natives, 4,000 to 10,000, as may be hereafter conveniently superintended by one magistrate, and placed under the pastoral care of one or two missionaries.’ ‘The plan of Great Britain in taking so many thousands of uncivilized men under her care and protection, and making them sharers in the benefits and privileges of her | own most favored subjects, is a new and distinguished feature of the present age, one, the importance and value of which will be developed for hundreds of years to como | in this continent, hitherto so much abused and dis- regarded. Personal Movements. Gen, Houston arrived in St. Augustine, Texas, on the | 27th ult., where he addressed an assemblage of citizens, | who came together to greet him on his arrival. His speech was, of course, purely political. Gov. French, of Illinois, left Springfield, for this city,on the 8th inst. Pes John Wentworth was in Chicago on the 29th ultimo, It is said that Powers, the sculptor, is about to return home. ‘Thomas Suily. jr., the painter; died yesterday morn- ing. Mr, Sully has left behind him some. specimens of art, which will entitle his name to a place among* those of the eminent of his profession.—Philadelphia Paper of Yesterday, Mosars. Jackson and Owen have been appointed United States Geologists for the Lake Superior region. A. B Grey has also been appointed First Assistant Geologist pve te seat aenleaty yeseral Ee of the reception of visiters by the President of There were some symptoms of a riot at Bruges about the Ist ult., in consequence of the short- ness of the supply of bread, and placards had been posted in various parts of the town, bearing this inscription :—* Bread at fifty centimes or blood.” But the people generally did not seem to Kafirs to the East and West. as proposed by the late | general directed the military store- keepers at the different arsenals in the State to fire national salutes on the receipt of his order ; and, yesterday morning, Gen. Storms received the following report from Capt, Beeman, of Co- nandaigua:— ARsenat Quaatrus, Conandaigua, Aj i Com. Gen. wen inst. came to d this morning. I received a line from Rochester yesterday ‘and was all prepared to-day at 12 M. for the salute. t sunrise we hoisted a on Blossom’s Hotel—one on the Franklin House—one on the tall hickory"planted in front of the Ontario Messenger office. T! all waved in the breeze until sunset. As the town bell commenced striking twelve, we commenced the salute with one long 12-pounder on Arsenal Hill— fired one every two minutes, until we had given one for each State—waited twenty minutes, commenced firing for victories, one gun ute, until we had fired thir- teen, (we haye had this number of in Mex- feo) the Canandaigua band plas ing some of their best on the portico of Blossom’s Hotel. While | am writing the streets are illuminated with balls, ben- fires, rockets, kc, The day has been fine, and nothing has occurred to mar the feeling—(except some cld Blue- lights, who never like the smell of gunpowder, and have been opposed to all wars,from the beginning of,the Revo- lution down to the present,) Lt has been a glorious day in Canandaigua, all delighted with your ardor for the eclebration, and your patriotism and perseverance upon all such occasions. Arrains 1N Mexico.—The following letter we received by the last arrival at New Orleans from Vera Cruz :— Vers Cavz, March 31, 1847. Dean Herarp—Gen. Scott has taken Vera Cruz, and can goon to Mexico at his own convenience. What next’? Shall we keep the whole country with the short cut to the Pacific, or shall we let thom off at 26 deg. or 28 deg. north, latitude? Either would be better than putting that imp of fulse- hood and avarice, Santa Anna, over the heoviegg Those of the Mexicans who have wished to see the Americans most, are down-hearted at the news of Benton's coming out with three millions of dollars in his pocket to set up again their old oppressor. This money will gather up an army for him, and he will use it to grind down this good natured, thoughtless population to the hardest want. The clerey, who are very wi to advise the people to submit to their destiny and make peace with he Americans, look black at seeing their old deceiver It is a dreadful sustained by our army and treasury business for the poor people, who began to hope they had seen the last of thelr tyrant, to have him forced upon them again by the United States. en. ott Is putting this city to rightsrapidly. Ho is going to knock down the walls and let In fresh air. ‘hese close walls are death to freedom, and besides that, they shut in the miasma and pestilence, like a box. If he would batter down the castle too it would be a bless- ing. These forts are the nest of all these civil wars. Whenever the cash runs low, a couple of military chiefs just get together and have a pronunciamento, and make ‘a general plunder. These forts and soldiers are too strong for the people, and while they last Mexico cannot be free, If it is true that the money paid by the United States is to be devoted to sustal: Santa Anna, we shall be the worst of slave-makers. Gen. Scott will probably secure the of Huasa- cualco (the herr Oe er emp ) for the use of our citizens ; and if he this, and Cave Johnson carries out. hfs bold and admirable plan of a mail route through there to the Pacific, it will be worth to the Union the whole expense of t Cc. WwW. Annual Report of the Commissary General. We have received the annual report of Henry Storms, Esq., Commissary General of the State of New York, to the government, rendered on the 8th of February, 1847, from which we extract some items that will be read with interest. There are eleven arsenals in the State, located as fol- lows, viz :—City of New York, Albany, Buffalo, Erie county; Batavia, Genesee county; Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga county; Canandaigua, Ontario county; Wa- tertown, Jefferson county; Elizabethtown, Essex count; Malone, Franklin county; Russel, Clinton eounty; also a depot at West Troy, Rensselaer county. There are three magazines—one on New York Island, one at Albany, and one on Staten Island. The Batavia and Watertown arsenals have been un- dergoing repairs, and are nearly finished. The arsenal at Onondaga Hollow is ina dilapidated condition, and not wérth repairing; it is also difficult of access,and for these reasons the Commassary recommends that it be sold, and the proceeds, with a sufficient addi- tional sum, be applied to build another at Syracuse, on the State ground there; this location would be central, easy of access, and communicates with the lakes and sea- board by railroad and canal navigation, and is much needed as a depot for repairs, &e., and for the accommo- dation of the volunteer companies of that place, Uti and Rochester, It contains no ordnance, and bas been taken possession of by a family, whom be is endeavoring to aject. ‘The remaining arsenals are in good repairexcopt New York, which has been yeatly reported to. be in a dilapi- dated condition. During the month of February, 1846, the ordnance sheds attached to this arsenal were crush- ed by the great weight of snow. New ones have been erected, and the main building new floored. In pursuance of section 6 of the act of May 4, 1844, ho has procured the action of the commissioners of high- ways for the town of Southfield, Richmond county, in laying out a public road to the works on Staten Island. The sheriff of Delaware county has returned the arms and equipments issued to him for use during the anti- rent troubles in that county, with the exception of 74 muskets, cartridge boxes and belts, delivered by him in obedience to general orders, te Capt. W. E. Webster, for the use of the company under his command. A portion of the arms, &c., so returned are in a bad condition, and unit for further service. There was received at the arsenal at Albany, Novem- ber 7, 1846, two brass six pounder guns, being all that the United States have delivered to this State on her quota for the years 1845 and 1846, ‘There is also an un- settled account against the United States for undeliver- ed arins, due this State for a serios of years. During the past year a number of cannon. formerly in possession of artillery companies, that have ccased to exist, have been returned to the arsenal at the expense of the State. The Commissary reports the termination and final completion in all things except the deed,of a negotiation that has been pending for aseries of years between the State of New York and the United States government, for the purchase und transfer from the State to the Uni. ted States, of the fortifications and lands on Staten Ial- and, which hasbeen in an unacttled state since 1807, He commenced the adjustment of this sale with his first term of office (1842,) and each ucceeding year bas continued his exertions, until he procured, by personal application, at the last session of Congress, a law making the necessary appropriation to bring it towclose. | In an- ticipation of which he recommended and succeeded in procuring the passage of a law by the State Legislature, May 4, 1844, appropriating the proceeds of such sale of lands and fortifications, to the ercetion of an arsenal in the city of New York, which it is well known is much wanted, the old one being in such a dilapidated state as to be insecure for the storage of the heavy amount of | ordnance on hand. By the act of Congress, passed August, 1046, an appro- pridtion of one hundred thousand dollars was made to effect this object and fortify the harbor of New York; there was appended to the act of appropriation a provi- 0, “that the Executive dispose of the site and materials of old Fort Gansevoort, and apply the proceeds of such sale to the repairs of works on Staten Island.” The ma- d site of the old fort have been sold, and in receipt of the funds from the Secretary of the sury, aud is prepared to pay over the same to the State, on receiving a deed of transfer,tand extinguish- ment of the title of the State. And at a meeting of the Commissioners of the Land Office, held December 28, 1646, a decd wasimade out and delivered to him, with or- ders to deliver the sume to Major Delafield, the United States agent, on his depositing in the Manhattan Bank, to the credit of the State, the sum of $33,284 874s cents, and then surrender the property, and place the same in possession of the United States. A joint resolution of Congress, paesed September 11, 1841, requires that all titles and jurisdiction of land, about to be ceded to the United States, shall be cxa- mined by the Attorney General, and shail not be ac- cepted unless approved by him. fr The deed from the State is not therefore approved, and he asks that the Legislature may take such action in this matter as maybe necestary, 80 that it may be closed, and the State's title extinguished, provided the Commissioners of the Land Office have not already the power ° ‘The several locations of the arsenals in the city have from time to time been exchanged with the corporation, and ag often remoyed.in consequence of the growth of the city. Competent judges having pronounced the ground on which the arsenal now stands, insufficient for the weight of the new building and ity contents, he recommends to the commissioners as a proper location, the vicinity of Hamilton Square, which ix about the centre of ‘the island, on elevated ground, commanding the entire city, and tle North and East rivers, | The State owns ten acres in the immediate vicinity of | the square, and should the corporation not exchange that part of the square west of the railroad, with the State for its location, this ten acres would be as suitable asany, and already in their possession, on which an | abundance of good blue stone can be quarried for the entire work of building and enclosure, thus saving a large amount in cost, by which means the amount of money limited will complete the work ; otherwise it ix doubtful. The Commissioners of the Land Ofiice have entire control of the building and location. He has caused a quarry to be opened to examine the quality of the stone, and it is pronounced by good judges | to be sufficient, and more suitable for the purposo than marble, much more appropriate and, less expensive. — Sixty-fourth street passes through this ground; it will be necessary to close the samo from the Fifth to the Sixth avenues, ‘The honorable, tho corporation of Albany, made ap- plication for permission to store their powder in the State magazine, and consented to permit their magazine to be used by the State for military purposes; this ar- rangement has been concluded, and placca the State in posscasion of an excellent building that may be used as an armory. under the law of May, 1946, for that regi- mental district, ‘The Commissary has been petitioned by the inhabitants of Washington ‘county, to erect or revive the depot or location of an arsenal, to contain the munitions of war, at Whitehall. The readiness of transportation through Lake Champlain, makes this a desirable loca- tion, The usual current expenses of thia department are about $10,000 to $12,000 per year, or $3,000 per quarter An appropriation for this money ia respectfully request- ed from the honorable the Legislature; this amount. ought to be paid into the hands of the Commissary Ge- neral on the first of each quarter, commencing the Ist of January. The Commissary now receives a salary of but $700 per He receive mileage, lowance for such extra duty; his salary should be at pod $1,500 per year, and an allowance of $700 for a clerk. The following is a memorandum of the expenses of the eleven arsenals and magazines of the State :— Trophy building sheds and repairs of all kinds in the State. + $7,268 9S », ball cS . ‘Transportation and cartage. : Equipments for (anti-rent difficulties) ‘use in Delaware county.......... $700 00 Labor in preparing for, and repairing ——— 1,632 00 Sundry other expenses amounting to. . . 1,986 63 $18,738 45 ‘The following is « table of the estimated value of the real and leasehold estate, ordnance, arms, and munitions in charge of she Commissary General ; the first estimate ever presented to the public :— Real rstate Le wwehold Ord’ with butld- estatew’h arms and, ings buildings. munit’s. Total. Staten Island, Richmon: co: 49 acres of land, with the fortifications thereon «$40,000 - - Ordnance attached to the % above... . - - 150 00— 40,150 00 City of Ne 30 lots of ground on tre, Elin, Whi ‘ranklin streets — 100,000 - 15,000 - 370,741 36—405,741 36 . 1,000 00— 11,500 00 co: Arsenal and ground... 2,500 = = 0 arms and mu- Mere ~ — 14,717 62— 17,217 62 Malone, Franklin e Arsenal and ground,... 5,000 bd = rdnance, arms and 1inu- 8,272 25— 13,278 25 24,648 12—~ 26,648 12 bethtown, Essex co: Arsenal and ground... 1,000 Ordnance, arms and 10,090 15— 11,090 15 Russell, St Arsenal and ground... 1,000 Ordnance, arms and ina: 4,734 13— 5,734 13 a 20 = = 1,000 = — | = 7,631 60— 8,651 60 — 2,000 - nitions... - — 2,562 94 27,620 94 Albany, Albany co Arsenal and lot, with the din, - - — 414,143 31—425,543 31 ments Ip possesei oe companies jery throughout the State; — — 151,146 58—151,146 58 Muskets and equipments in possession of compa- nies of artillery and in- fantry throughout the State, . ee - — 90,936 34— 90,996 34 nondaga Hollow: Avgenaland ground .... — 300 - 300 Plattsburgh. Lot of grow 300 - - 300 wis $1,315,852 40 'Theatricals. Pare Tneatny.—Mrs. Mason was welcomed by a fashionable and highly intelligent audience last night— her reception was most enthusiastic. Her performance ‘was, throughout, one of surpassing excellence, and the house dwelt on many passages, with loud and reiterated applause. Since her former engagement sho has acquir- ed more ease and self-possession—her voice is more finely modulated, her attitudes are more graceful and dignified, her readings are more perfect; her whole acting is more im- pressive, This is the rosult of practice on the stage.— Her Bianca was a noble effort, naturally and forcibly de- picting the most intense and powerful passions that can sway a woman's heart—the heart of an Italian woman, full of tenderness and wild impulses, centering all her hopes, her pride, and her affections, in the husband of her first and early love roused to suspicion and jealousy. finding that husband false, herself neglected, wronged, insulted, her pride humbled, her affections’ trampled upon, her dearest hopes betrayed—such was Bianca.— ‘As these feelings were awakened succossively, as the truth flashed on her mind, and doubt paces to convic- tion, with Fazio'’s guilt came wild and desperate resolvos. The fury of an ardent and impetuous nature was aroused—a reckless passion of revengo was stirred within her bosom. She was hurried on to an act of fren- zy,a8 his accuser; and in a fit of desperation, she sealed the ruin and the death of one she madly loved. His crime betrayed to the tribunal, his sentence once paseed, his doom was fixed and irrevocable; and she was loft to remorse, despair and madness. In these thrilling scenes it ia evident that the highest powers of the actress are tasked, that the most profound and agitating passions are to be pourtrayed--that the highest degree of artisti- cal skill, of elaborate study, of a knowledge of the work- ings of the human heart, are here to be developed—and that a life and reality is to pervade the whole, which will Dring it home to the bosoms of the audience, and impart to it its interest and its charm. And did Mrs. Mason do this? In our judgment she did, It was a performance of a high order—it was eminently « chaste and natural personation—it seemed to touch the chords of passion, and wakened the sensibilities of al The sensation was @ profound one. There was a breathless silence every where. It was a living embodiment of the author's ‘and and original conceptions. warm, fresh and glow- ing pieture, that inspired with awe, and startled with its reality, its boldness and its power. It was a proud and triumphant effort, and of the highest order of dramatic excellence. We shall give some details of the acting in our next notice of this play. Bowrry THratre.—We can in truth say that Mrs. Shaw was welcomed back to to the Bowery stage, last evening, in a style that reflected the greatest credit on her. On her first appearance she was greeted with lond and prolonged plaudits—so enthusiastic indeed as nearly to overcome her. We expected to witness a triumphant reception for her, but we confess that the enthusiasm with which she was greeted last evening was more fervid, and proceeded more directly from the feelings and sym- pathies of the audience than any that we have seen for along time past. She will appeat again this evening as the Countess in the play of “Love, or the Counters and the Serf.” The drama of “ Wallace, the Hero of Scot- land,” will be added. Bowery Cincus.—The widow Downie will take a bene- fit at the Bowery Circus this evrning, and if there is any charity in our citizens it will be a bumber, for a more deserving lady than the widow Downie does not exist.— Dan Rice, the great Shakesperian clown, John Gossin, Bob Williams, Mr. Backus, the violinist, Kemp, the man that rolls the whole globe, Miss Jesselyne, Mr. Brewer, and in fact a host of other eminent performers have volunteered, and are engaged to do their beat on tho occasion. Need we say more to ensure full house? Mr. Atrxaxoen.—This gentleman, whose perfor- mancos were received with so much applause last even- ing, will repeat them again this evening in the same place, (viz; the Minerva Rooms.) We consider it un- necessary to say anything in favor of them—because the grent éclat with which they were received last evening ix the best proof of their merit, Our citizens must not forget that he holds forth again this evening. ‘The Mobile theatre closed on the 9th inst, with a bene- fit for manager Ludlow, who has boen for twenty years connected with the theatricals of Mobile, ‘The Ravels concluded their engagement at the St. Charles on the 11th. ‘The drama flourishes in Cincinnati at present. Mr. Placide is playing at the National. Anderson arrived on the 12th, and M’ile Blangy on the day following. Many ofthe actors who are te form the stock of Thorne’ company, at the new theatre, have arrived; and the houte is to be opened shortly, under the stage’ manage- ment of Mr. Geo, $, Stanley, who has already com- menced his labors. Mr. Booth, the comedian, of the National, was severely injured on Tuesday last by a fall in the street. Police Intelligence. +4 Charge of Felony.—Officer Austin, of the lower po- lice, arrested yesterday three brokers by the names of Jeremiah Hotchkiss, Charles N, Mills, senr., and Wm. II, Mills, of the firm of Hotchkiss & Co., doing business at No, 72 Wall street, on a warrant issued by Justice Osborne, wherein they stand charged with feloniously detaining two promissory notes, valued at $1839 67, the property of John M. Keese, of the firm of Berrie & Keese, importers of dry goods, No. 13 William street. It p- pears from the affidavits in the police office, that Mr. Keese, of the above firm, sent their clerk, Mr. Wm. W. Boocock, about the 14th inst.,with two promissory notes, drawn by Jas, Peck & Co. dry good merchants, 359 Bron way, to Hotchkins & Co., for iscount, one note for $919 83, due on the 4th of October next, and the other for $919 84. ‘These two notes were presented to three brokers for discount. and loft in their possession for that purpose, on a promise of their xending a check for the amount of both, as soon as one of the other partners came in Upon this ‘promise Mr. Boocock left the notes in their posses- sion, returned to the store and informed Mr. Keese of the fact, who immediately directed Boocock to return to the accused parties, and either get the money or bring back the notes forthwith. ‘The clerk returned aa directed, to the brokers, but only received evasive an- swers, without being able to obtain either the notes or ‘McFarland, the feventy somerset man, | | the monoy, and thus Mr. Keeso has been humbugged | from day to day by the accused parties, until finally compelled to enter the above complaint before the mag- istrate. The accused parties have demanded a hearing in the case, which is to come off on Thursday ab 2 o'clock in the afternoon, before the above magistrate, at the Tombs vrrest of an Escaped Convict.—Officer Calrow, of the 8th ward, arrested on Sunday a Dutchman called M dod Croff, who escaped fromthe state prison at Sing Sing, in the year 1843, where he had been sentenced from Brooklyn, Kings county, for a term of 5 years. The convict was conveyed back to hia old quarters to finish hia term of sentence. ‘Stealing Clothing.—A man called Augustus D. Lam- brick was arrested yesterday by officer Jackson of the 2d ward, on a rans of stenling several articles of clothing. belonging to J. A. Stutad, residing at the corner of l’earl and John streets, Locked up. | the house she waa employed and cut her throat ‘f or a sufficient al- | by the Italian company at Palmo’s last evoning, with surpassing excellence. It was as if the musical lions had become aroused. ‘The singers wero all in good voice, and by no means disposed to save themsclyes any effort in thoir power to give to “Lucrezia” all the effect possi- ble. Barlli exeelled herself, wand gave a force, a very body, if the expression may be allowed, to her perform~ ance. which ad tly to the clear silvery swootneas of her usual warblings. Jt was as if ehe were transfered from the stage boards to the actual scenes which were represunted by the Opera. She sang as if the heart dic- tated the voice. The effort to sing was not discernible, but melting or passionate strains came like spontaneous effusions, car the listeners along not merely by the swect sounds but enlisting their fuelings in the story Opera. Pico, teo, with more than her usual grace. Who but Pico would make so much of the part of Orsini? but she shculd always play it. In alinost any other hands it would appear but an ordi- nary filing uy) rt, but with Pico to ving the drinking ‘song, it receives a new charm, and all look toit with great interest, and last night it was given with more than usual brilliancy. What shall we say of Benedetti and Beneventano? That they were good, excellent, grand, powerful, all these fail to express any thing like the merits due to the one or the other. Benedetti com- pletely carried captive, for the time being, the audience ; and Heneventano’s efforts, in the first scene of the se- sond act, brought down veritable thunders of applause ; but the climax was the trio in the third act between Barili, Benedetti and Beneventano. During its perform- ance the audience were completely still—-the rustling of a leaf might almost have been heard in the front part of the house while they were singing; but at its conclusion, the pent up admiration found vent in a perfect transport of ap- plause. The performance was encored and repeated in the same exquisite ly ha and “gp received the com- mendation which it deserved. But it was when the cur- tain fell, at the close of this act, that the perfect mad- ness of pleasure ovinced itself inthe audience. The performers were called out, and the ae donna was greeted with bouquets, and retired amidst the deafening plaudits of the assemblage. All in all, those who attend- ed at Palmo’s last evening, were presented with such a musical treat as is not often to be met with, On Wed- nesday evening we aro to have “I’Lombardi.”” On Sat urday evening Benedetti takes a benefit, and in addi tion to the singing, M'lle Dimier is to appear in a dance between the acts of the opera. Tux Camraxatocians,—These extraordinary, and much to be admired performers, will perform a variety of their faverite airs this evening at the Tabernacle. Their career during their appearance here, we expect to be fully as profitable and as flattering to thom as artis as their career last winter. When they performed here a year since, they had reduced the science to perfection almost; but the rg they have had during their tour in the south, West Indies, kc., have rendered them erfect, that the smallest note in the gamut is given with the test exactitude. We trust that those lented pe! ers will not be allowed to leave our city without their seolving Ss substantial proof that their rare acquirements are fully appreciated by us. Miss Bramson’s Concert.—Our readers must not forget that Miss Bramson’s Concert will take place to- morrow evening at the Apollo Rooms in Broadway. In addition to the “attractions which she herself promises, she will be assisted by some of the most prominent ar- tistes of the day. Bramson is of herself a great at- traction, and in connection with those who will assist her on the occasion. will certainly attract as large an au- dience as the house can accommodate. We will be much disappointed, if such be not the case. De Meyer and Burke were togive a concert last eve- , at the Melodeon, Cincinnati. Burk is an old fa- yorite at Cincinnati, where, when on the boards, he used to delight the Buckeyes by his inimitable perform- ances. He will be none the less welcome, when in com- any with his celebrated companion he appears, to de- fignt them with a new kind of entertainment. Messra. Herz and Sivori were to give their last concert at New Orleans on the 12th inst., after which they were to give musical entertainments successively in Donald- sonville, Baton Rouge and St. Francisville. The Fine Arts. Natiowat Acapemy or Desicn.—No. 1, is a large his- torical picture, by Rothermel, of Philadelphia, and avery marked specimen of both his merits and his faults, It is rich and glowing in color, and a very effective picture, for he paints none but such—yet it islamentably deficient in drawing, expression, and natural truthfulness. The subject is “Cortes,” illustrating that scene in the life of the Spanish adventurer, related by Prescott, the his- torian, when, having burnt the last of the vessels that had borne him to the new world, he was suddenly called upon to face a new danger in the sbapo of a mutiny among his men, who, finding thelr only means of return (in case necessity should require it) dostroyed, became disheartened and rebellious. ‘The grouping of the figures is too theatrical and studied; that of Cortes, in partiou- lar, is greatly affected. besides exhibiting a quaintness of cortumo which haa ali th primeness we should. look for in the portraiture of some sentimental hero, of the old school of novelists. No.2. An Italian Landscape, by G. C. Mason. Is better In design than in execution. No. 3 is a Portrait, by Edward H. May, and a picture that admits of very high commendation. It is one of soveral by this artist, all almost uniformly good. Of this, in particular, it would bo difficult to speak in any other way than admiringly. Like the head of Tucker- man, the poet, by the same artist, it is good in drawing, strong and clear in color, and evinces taste and judginent in the style, and boldness and vigor in the ‘handling, which is all that is required for a good portrait. No. 4 is a Portrait, which is not at all to our liking. No. 6 is a more than ordinarily good picture ; a credit to the artist. No. 6.—*Cromwell exorting his Captains before the battle of Naseby,” by J. W. Giaas. This is a fine ple- ture, and will bring Mr. Glass prominently forwar: ¢ old king killer is represented amongst his captains “Like a feldier ofthe Lord, with his Bible and his sword,”? the pecularities of the times, both aa regards dress and a singularity of manner and mien, are well depicted, and there is a sober low tone preserved throughout the pic- ture that is in keeping with the subject; the figures are perhaps toe short, aud the foreground’ is muddy, but mith there exceptions, the picture in very much ‘etter than we should have looked for from Mr, G. ‘This picture is but it isa strong rtist, who is mak- No. 14,a portrait by Calvin Curti hung too high to be scen to advanta; evidence of the advancement: of thit ing great progress in his profession. No, 20.--Isa clever portrait of Jobn C. Calhoun, by J. Bogle. Nos. 24 and29,—A pair of Landseapes by “Durand,”? the President of the Academy. Although’ they stand by themselves as faithful portraitures of nature and noble works of art, we deem them inferior to the pictures exhibited by Mr. D. at tho last exhibition. In a rapid and cursory sketch like this, it cannot be expect- ed that we should enter into a critical analysis of this alleged difference, but such we think is the general_opi- nion. It is glory enough at all events to be the painter of the finest landscapes of the year, and with this we leave them and their producer, N6, 25—Ex-Governor Bouck, by C. L, Elliott. It has been the custom to xpeak of this artist as following in the footsteps of the late Mr. Inman, We think the time for that is past, and this picture may be offered asa claimant to substantiate the fact. It ix beyond doubt the very best picture, as a full length, ever painted in this country. It was executed for the corporation of this city, whio pay for it $1000, and in doing 40, obtain a prize, Mr. E, has other pictures on the walls, of which we may speak hereafter. Rossiter’s Graxy Picture.—This is positively the last woek that this great pioture will be exhibited in this city. Itshould not be allowed to leave here until every lover of the fine arts had seen jt. It is weil worth seeing. and we hope that the opportunity now afforded will not ye Loat, City Intelligence. Coup Weratuen—Yesterday was rather cold, and somewhat disagreeable—-the wind from the N. W. blow- ing rather keenly. Ice was discovered yesterday morn- ing in all parts of the city. Fine—The house in the rear of No 10 Stanton street, was set ow fire early yesterday morning. by some wicked incendiary. ‘The fire was soon put out, and the design of the creature was soon frustrated. ‘There are many incendiaries at present about the city, and tho night watch should be on the alert. Ho! ron Cassronsia!—We understand that Capt. ‘Turner of the California volunteers, has received orders from the War Department to recruit 250 men, to fill up the regiment of volunteers now in California, Capt ‘Turner isa meritorious young officer. and we have no doubt that the requisite number will be raised in ashort time, A detachment of 25 nble bodied young men paseed down Broadway on Saturday afternoon, on their ray to Governor's Island for the purpose of belng mustered Inte service for thia expedition, Capt, Turner has onened a rendegvous at Harmony Hall, No, 17 Centre street. Arremer ro cor mis Wire's THroat.—A man by the name of John Rule was arrested about the middle of Mareh last, in Brooklyn, on a charge of passing counter feit money, and brought to this city and confined in the ‘Tombs ; at the time, however. of his arrest in Brooklyn. he endeavored to take his own life by cutting his throat but was fortunately stopped—the wound sewed up, and after a short time got well the cell to see him. when the arm, drew out a case Yesterday his wife wont into mmediately seized her by nife and endeavored to tal: her life by inflicting a severe gash on the throat and cheek,; a sailor man who was in the cell at the time, in trying to rescue the knife from the hands ofthe husband.received several severe cuts on the handa, and likewise one of the keepers was ent on the hand in wrenching the knife from the grasp of this desperate vil- Inin. A rurgeon was sent for, who dressed the wounds of the poor woman, and she was afterwards conveyed home ina carriage. We undgrtand that the cause of the ns- sanit was the effects of jealousy. Dratn ny Exprioston or 4 Gas Lany.—The coroner held un inquest, last evening, on the body of Bridget Hines, aged 32 years, who came to her death in conse- quence of her clothes taking fire by tho explosion of a spirit gas lamp, which she was engaged filing at the time, while lighted, Verdiet accordingly. Kuiro ny 4 Fant.—Tho Coroner held an inquest yesterday, also, on board the ship Columbia, lying at the Toot of Beckman street.on the body of a stevedore named James L. Lee. who while engaged Yn removing the hat fe Jd, and was thoreby instantly killed.— ly. ‘Tho deceased was an industrious Verdict accordin ! man, and has left a wife and six small children Svreir,—The Coroner was called, yesterday, to hold an inquost at the City Hospital on the body of Marga- ret Byrnes, a native of Ireland, aged about 99 years, who a fow'days ago, seized a carving Knife from the table in deceased was then taken to the Hospital, where she died | from the effects of the wounds inflieted by her own hands on that occasion. Founp ix tae Sraert.—On Thursday morning last an unknown colored man was found in the stroet in an rently dying condition,was taken to the CityHospi- nd died on day. be Bese oy AseeraxT April 10.—Nan Mo yet eee ing sundry iscoitanta of the 12th ward, asking to have 64th street, between 6th and 6th avenues closed. Reforred. Purchase of Lots—Petition of J. L. Brown for the pur- chase of some lots of land on 62nd and 63 streeis, Ne- ferred, Sewers in Madison street—Potition of Richard Patrick and others to have a sewer built in Madison street, from James to Pike streets, Seaman's Ketreat—Memorlal relative to tbe Seaman's Retreat and Fund. Referred to a special committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Maclay, Byrne, and Dod, Albany Telegraph Line—Petition of the Buffalo, Al- bany and New, York Magnetic Telegraph Company, for 4 change of location of their line in this city, Referred. Fourth Ward Police Station—A resolution offered by Mr. Mullins in favor of authorizing the Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen of tho 4th ward and the Comptroller to hire a suitable building as a station house for the 4th ward police for 5 , at aD expense not exceeding) $600 per annum. Adopted. | Manual y the Corporation—Resolution In favor of authorizing the Comptroller to draw his warrant in favor, of D. T. Valentine, Clerk of the Common Council for| $200, as compensation of oxtra services rendered in com- piling his manual of the corporation for 1847. Adopted. Shed for Whitehall Boatmen.—%ir, Byrne offered a resolution in favor of building a shedon pier No. 1%) East river, for the accommodation and protection of, White Hall boatmen, instead of on the bulk head at the foot of Whitehall street, as authorized by # former reso- lution. Referred to « special committee, consisting of Messrs. Byrne, Gilmartin and Oliver. Sunken Lots,--Resolution in favor ef directing the City Inspector to cause sunken lots in Goerck strest, be- tween Stanton and Houston streets, to be filled in. Adopted. Paving of 26th Street.—Report and resolution in favor of paving 26th styect, between 2d avenue and the East river. Adopted. Extension of Lease.—Report and resolution in favor of extending to Alfred Barmore the lease of portion of. the north watery the feotof Hubert street. Adopted. Reduction of Rent.—Report and resolution in favor of making a recuciion of rent of District No, 3 of Doc! and Slips, on account of the corporation having used a portion of the same. Adopted. J Money for Public Schools.—Report and resolution in favor of placing certain moneys to the credit of the Board of Education. Roget Lease of Pier.—Keport and resolution in favor of leasing te Chauney St. John the northerly half of Pier, ne 1 if R., for three years, at an annual rent ef $2,600. opted. raping eter of Lunatic Asylum,.—Report and reselu- tion in favor of enlarging the Lunatic Asylum and the erection of a new mad house on Blackwell's Island, and appropriating 5,000 to defray t] Adopted. New Alms House.—Communication from the Alm: House Cor joners relative to taking possession of the new Alms House busiding on Blackwell’s Island. Uppropriation for Alms;House.—-Communication from the Comptroller, asking for the appropriation of $25,000 for the payment of olaims em account of the erection, &e., of the new buildings, &c.. om Blackwell's Island. Carried. Compensation to Jurors.—A communication was re- ceived from the Cemptroller relative to recent passage of a bill by the Assombly, providing for the compensa- tion of jurors out of the city treasury, and recommond- ing that» suitable remonstrance be prepared and for- warded to the Senate against the passage of the law.— Carried. Relieved from Penalty Report and resolution in favor of relieving Robert H. Morris and others from the payment of the penalty imposed upon them ina suit rought against them as supervisors, by Judge Lyueh. Adopted. City Prison.—Report and resolution in favor of fit- ting upa new cell for the aocommodatien of prisoners inthe female department in the city prison, at an pense of $180, A lopted. er disposing of a fow unimportant paj from tho Board of Aldermen, the Board caiverand ‘hntil Monday evening next. Law Intelligence, Count or Ovex ann Trnminen, April 19ba.—Beforo Judge Edwards, Aldermen Messerole and Compten.— Trial for Manslaughter.—Thomas Mahony was put on his trial this morning, on an indictment ch: im. with having, on the Sth of February last, in Water street, inflicted divers wounds and bruises on the body of James Donovan, of which weunds and bruises the said Donovan died on the Friday fellewing. Carnaniny Havr examined by the District Attorney— Lived in February last in Water street with Donovan and his wife; Donovan was hurt on ‘Tuesday—thinks it was the 9th of February—came in early that afternoen ; it was between fivo aid six o'cleck ; beth mon wore ting at the stove very drunk ; Donovaa, the deceased, and his wife, had some words, and Donovan struck her, and said he would Kill her if he was to ge to the State | prison for it for 10 years; after deceased said ke would have his wife's life, the prisoner asked him did he say so from his ‘heart; deosesed replied yes; then prisoner said he would not let him, and they clinched and fell on the floor; witness saw prisoner strike the deceased two blows; after which he went ¢ followed by Donovan, who took a glass bottle off th dresser and flung it after him; does not recollect ‘th said on her examination before the ceroner, that priso- | ner. kicked Donovan after he was down; but she might have said she saw Mahony knee him on his side; after the deceased returned ho went to bed, and nover left it until he died. Dr. Wirnenat examined by the District Attorney.— Recollects being called to see the deceased last February; found him in considerable pain; he complained of bis abdomen and bowels; he was considerably swelled; er- dered him to bo bled, his feet bathed and ® mustard plaister to be applied; saw him next evening, and order- ed some leeches to be applied; saw him the mext even- ing, Friday; he was sinking fast, and he died that ev: ing; made a post mortem examination; found one ef tho blood versels broken and the intestines protruded; also found a bruise under the serotum; thinks the injurios | he received on the abdomen and under the scrotum, | were the cause of his death, ; Dr. Waxrens, the Coroner, examined by the Distriet | Attorney, in relation to the dying declaration of Dono- van, Mr. Warwer objected, on the ground that the dyi declaration was redueed to writing in the apect cae position, and cited several authorities to slow that it could not be received on parol ovidenee given of its con- ents. ‘The Judge said that a similar case had been twice pasted upon by him, and be decided in favor of receiv Ing the dying declaration of the duceased The District atomney. then read the dying desia- ration of Donovan, whieh stated that Mabony and ho quarrelled on the evening of the 9th of February, that Mahovy knocked him down, kicked him {o the bowels, ‘and tramped upon him with hi ‘Tho case for the prosecution The Court was unanimously of epi no ground to put the prisoner on his defence; it was a drunken brawl; there was no malloe er cracity exer- | cised by the prisoner; but left it te the jury to say hether he should be put on histrial or not. The Jury were of the sume opinion as the Court, and the prisoner ‘was ordered to be discharged. Unite States Commiasionen’s Orrice, April 19.— Before Commissioner Morton.—Charge of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.—Jamea Howard, mate of thi Queen of the West, was arrested this morning by D: puty Marshal Morrison, on @ warrant granted by Mr. Commissioner Morton, on a charge of having assaulted, With a dangerous weapon, John Aliman, one of the crew. He was held to bail for examination. _Surenion Courr.—There was only one branch of this Court in session to-day, in whieh Judge Oakley presided, and two unimportant cases only tried, one of whieh was tried before. * Common Pus, the Court met, organixed, and empannelled a jury, after which the Jury adjourned, no cause being ready. Vice-Crancetion’s Cuurt, April 19.—Before Hon. Lewis H. Sandford.—Edmund’B. Tuttle and Eliza C, Tuttle.—Decree for divorce on the ground of defendant's aduitery John Farley vs. Margaret Ann Farley.—Marriage be- tween the partion declared null and void, by reason of bi hats ing a married woman when it was solom- nized. Sarah M. Pratt ve. Erastus W. Pratt.—Decroe for divorce on the ground of adultery of defendant. with costs. Complainant to have the care and custody of their child, and to be at liberty to apply for alimony. Elizabeth Ann Kutz vs. B.A, Kutz, Jr.—The like de- cree in every respect. Georgiana Keeler vs, Silas W. Keeler,—Decree for di- vorce from defendant’s bed and board, on the ground of abandonment, Sally Jinn Jones vs. Wm. C, Jones—Deeretal order for alimony according to the report of the mast In the matter of the Jackson Marine Ineurance Com- pany.—Petition for recetver, &o,, granted, beeause of the suspension for more than a year of the ordinary business of the corporation John Browe vs. Silas F. Ames.—Orvder staying C. H. Gooding’s action at law agoinst the receiver. Leave for bim to lay his claim before a master. who will examine and report thereon, All other questions and dircetions reserved, John Falconer and others vs M. F. and R, R. Free- man—Motion to dissolve injnnetion denied, Complain: aunt's costs to be costs in the cause. vn Dunkin vs. J. 8, Lewrence.—Motion to dissolve ction for irregularity, &e., denied with $8 cost A. Spencer vs, M. Marks and others.—Comnplain- ant walvi ion to take answer from the files order- ed, no cos her Party. Joseph G. Gilbert vs. W. Cubberly, J, W. Hoard and others.—-Ovder pro-confesto against’ Hoard set aside, without costa to either party, Defendant to be at liber- ty to demur to the bill, orto answer ft, omitting the de- muring clause, Rebecca T. Rice vs, Rebecca Tonnele and other: Firat, on complainant's amending Dill so aa to make trus- tees of John ‘Tonnele’s will parties, order direeting re- ference to a Master to report allallowance to be annually made for complainant's support and edueation; and un- loss otherwise amicably arranged, there isto bon re- ceiver against those in possession of the real estate of sufficient rents and profits to pay such allowance. If re- quested? Master to report on father's fitness to apply ¢ to complainant's support, and his right to her cus- nly 2d—The motion of defendant for receiver denied with $10 costs, Cornelia M. Bishop vs. Isaac P. Smith and othars.— Injunction dissolved as to Cooke, Mesick and Wilcox, sion to serve bill, with $9 costs to each solicitor. of trustees to dissolve injunction on bill aud an- nted. Their costs to be costs in the cause, foses Dodd va, John Jacob Astor.—Motion for leave mee Sith Sealed with $10 costs, and order staying lings ¢ ichael Connolly and others.— dinonds denied, with $12 costs to com- ‘ost. to Waddell, and order to str rged, without prejudice to petitioner's rights against the parties. 1. Lent, Jr-—Motion for attachment r v's Orticr. — Before Sheriff Westervelt and jury.—The halian Opera Company.—Attilio Valtelline vs. Francteco ¥. Marti.—In this case the plaintiff Iseued an oxecation against (he wardrobe of the company, vpou which he caused the Sheriff to levy. Mr. Valtelii odged @ claim to the property with the Sheriff, and the