The New York Herald Newspaper, April 29, 1847, Page 2

“NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, April 29, 1847. eS The Herald for Europe. The Herald for Europe, to go in the mails of the steamer Cambria, will be ready at one “p’elock to-morrow afternoon. It will contain the latest financial, political, and commercial intelligence from all parts of this continent. ‘The Movement of the Age. We give in this day’s Herald the letter of the | Hon. George M. Dallas, the Vice-President of | the United States, relative to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. It is an important paper, and indi- cates the intentions of the government respect- ing that isthmu: MR. BENNETT'S LETTERS FROM EUROPE. Pants, March 29, 1847, ‘he Fine Arts in Enrope—American Artists | Abroad. | A few mornings ago, ] went tothe Louvre, to | see the opening of the annual exhibition of living | artists. It was about 10 o’clock, and already | about 2000 persons, of all ages, in every costume, and of both sexes, had assembled in the court of the palace, waiting with great impatience and gesticulation the first opening of the doors. Doughty, the celebrated American landseape | painter, accompanied me, to show the way. He had sent for the exhibition a most beautiful painting of an American autumn scene, just fin- ished by him, and he was curious to learn whether it had been admitted, and where it had been placed. “All these are artists,” said Doughty, ‘* who have sent works to the exhibition”—alluding to the great crowd of diversified looking people | who surrounded us, and crowded up to the doors of the Louvre. Many females were among them; for many women here make painting a profession, and a few reach some degree of merit. At length, the hour struck, and the doors were opened. What arush was then made for the lleries! what crowding upon crowding, until & whole mass had entered! Then commenced avery curiousscene. Young men in long beards, old men closely shaven, young women in little bonnets, fragile females in green veils, all run- ning to and fro, seeking out their paintings, and “praising or execrating the positions in which vey had been severally placed by the committee ox the ‘walls of the several salons. A few of ve agitated ;children of art, of course, found ‘orks properly placed and disposed—but a ja ‘ble number neither found place nor painung. What a satisfied air and demeanor in one class! what gesticulations and execrations in the other!) It was an odd and very original scene, and afier sque zg through the crowds and hubbub for a couple of hours, I left them for more elbow room and fresher air. ‘The opening and exhibition of the works of living artists is an important event in the history of art in Paris. There are probably nearly 3000 artists of fall kinds living in this metropolis— painters, sculptors, engravers, architects, &c, For the present exhibition over 4000 works of art were presented, of which over 8000 were paintings, the rest were sculpture, engravings, and designs. Of this large number, only a few over 2000 works were admitted to the exhibition —thus leaving nearly 2000 that were rejected. ‘This has created a great sensation and a terrible outcry among the artists. Many of the works rejected are said to be equal, and some superior, to “others that have been admitted. Indeed, I saw and read a letter the other day, just written by Horace Vernet, the greatest painter in France, condemning the judges for rejecting a work which was equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of its class in the present exhibition. Foreign artists have no great chance in these ex- hibitions—and indeed the exclusiveness is car- ried to French painters who are not connected with, or patronised by the specialagents of the government. It seems there is a small committee of paint- ers, sculptors, literateurs and lawyers, who pos- sess the exclusive power of admitting or reject- ing all works sent in forexhibition. The artists forming this coterie are exclusively patronised by the government, and in their judgments and de- cisions they continue to exclude a large portion of works of merit, from motives of jealousy, rivalry, andindolence. All young men of genius who possess no great friend or patron attached to the court, and also all foreigners who throw themselves exclusively on their merits, have no fair chance, in opposition to those secret influ- ences and purposes. Many of the most eminent French artists in Paris, refuse altogether to send their ,works to the exhibition. Horace Vernet, and a few others do send theirs, because they possess the favor and patronage of the king. As might be expected, under such circum- stances, an exhibition of over 2000 works of art, will, while it must contain many good paintings, also show a great mass of rubbish, and this is the opinion already pronounced by the public on the present exhibition. I have since my first visit, again looked over the exhibition, and have seen a great deal to in- terest me. One of the most striking paintings is a large work of Vernet’s—the King and his four sons on horseback. A large proportion of the designs are historical and sacred—some classical —some modern—some in this world—some in the other. There are generally few portraite in these exhibitions, but these few are often very fine works of art. On the whole, however, I did think this large exhibition, in point of genius, va- riety, design and coloring, equal to that which I saw in Milan last summer, or to those of Vienna, Dresden and Berlin—all of which I witnessed in | travelling through Germany. Mr. Doughty’s beautiful American painting of an autumnal land- scape, was admitted indeed, but was placed ina most abominable light, while many other pieces flittle merit had received excelent positio: ut in certain exclusive coteries here there is a ~» running prejudice against foreign genius ; helieve, Mr. Morse, the successful inventor greatest invention of modern times, the electric telegraph, found it so, a few years ago when he was in Paris, exhibiting his new inven- tion to the court and learned circles. In the salon of sculpture I found nothing re- markable, but in default I found an extraordinary novelty, as well as an extraordinary beauty, in the rooms of Persico, situated on Montemarte, well known in Washington and in New York, for the last quarter ofa century. Here I saw one of the most beautiful works of art which I have yet seen in Europe. Ido not believe any thing can be supefior—not even the Venus de Medicis, or Canova’ Venus. Of course, this is high | rraise, but all these works must be seen to ap- | preciate sueh an opinion. Persico isa Neapoli- tan by birth. He left his country a youth, and emigrated tothe United States, about a quarter | of acentury ago. He commenced his career in | Carlisle, Pennsylvania, as a portrait painter. He continued working and studying for many years, discovering the natural bent of his peculiar ge- nivs, and growing up to maturity, under the | bright sky, and breathing the free air of his adopt- ed country, A few years ago Congress employ- ed him in some groups of sculpture, to adorn | the northern front of the Capitol. One of the | figures of that group was, I believe, Columbus. He went from Washington to Naples, to procure | a proper block of marble, and to execute the de- | sign. It was while he was engaged on this marble, that a Russian countess, or princess, of great wealth, from Moscow, was travelling in \ | relative to the complaints. | excuse Italy, and happened in her peregrinations to visit the workshop of Persico. She admired his de- {sign, talked of art, formed a high opinion of his genius, and ended by giving him a munificent order for a statue, the design to be conceived by himself. This he has now executed in the most extraordinary style of art, and some of the en artistsiof France have pronounced the rst opinions on his work. “1 may menton Horace Vernet. 1 saw this remarkable female figure the other day at his rooms, but it is now in a state | of preparation to be transported to London. It is difficult to describe the design, but here goes the attempt. It was in paradise, and I think on thesixth or seventh morning after the creation of heaven and earth. The sun was shining qver the garden of | Eden—the trees were quivering inthe morning | breeze—the flowers throwing off their fragrance in every direction. Ona small block of marble, half way between the tree of knowledge and the tree of life, and under the shade of a beautiful acacia, there was sitting, with one leg under the other thigh, a female in the full bloom of health, beauty and youth. It was Eve, just after her creation by the Lord God, but be- fore she had seen man, or had been led by the invisible hand of her Maker to the mar- riage couch of Adam in another corner of paradise. Innocence, beauty, virtue, softness, almost girlishness, swelled every vein, and moved in every limb. On her right stood a lit- tle dog, lifting up its right foot, and looking up to the lovely woman, who had on her hand a fluttering dove. The arms of the lovely female are both thrown up high over her head. Her left hand is thrown back towards Heaven—her right, with long tapering fingers, bears the dove above her head. The little dog, from its attitude, seems to want to play with the dove—the dove is slight- ly frightened at the movement of the dog, and cowers down on the beautiful hand of its pro- tector. The head of Eve is half averted from the dog to the dove, while a soft smile, just caught in the bud, is suffused over the face.— This smile proceeds from the luxuriant short lips of a lovely small mouth, and radiates half way up the cheeks. The head, the bust, the arms, the thighs, the legs, the feet, the whole limbs and lineaments are all most exquisite in grace, delicacy, and richness of outline, almost verging on voluptuousness. Yet from the position, the expression, the ease, the apparent occupation of the woman, there is nothing voluptuous or earth- ly in the design, or supposed to exist in her mind. She seeme to be perfectly unconscious that she is young, or a woman, or beautiful, or uncovered, or that she can command any admi- ration or desire from any created being. Her whole expression is an open and unsubdued girl- ish delight at the attitudes and sensations of the cowering dove, and the familiar little dog at her feet. The dog wants to catch the dove from playfulness—the dove is intimidated—and the half-ripening smile and exquisitely beautiful attitude of the female, give the mind a most vivid impression of the unconscious purity of Eve before she was led to the bower of Adam, whence originated ‘all our woe.” In this point of view I think the statue of Per- sico presents a design more pure, more exqui- site, more sublime, than that of the Venus de Medicis. The Venus always seems to me, from the attitude and position, to represent a beautiful woman, who had just discovered that she had lost her drapery, and would give any price, even six shillings a yard, for a chemise or a night gown. Some of the proportions in Persico’s Eve are different from those in the Venus. Neither the neck, nor the feet are so long; and I find that Mrs. B., who has beenjstudying the Venus de Medicis in the gallery of Florence, makes an ob- jection to the length of her neck, not as a critic, but as a quick-eyed woman in female form and proportion. On the whole, I have but little doubt but Persico’s statue will create a noise in Europe before long. He is an American citizen by natu- ralization, but he believes that he is even more, for his mind and his genius have grown up in that free land, and he will soon return to make it his permanent home. It is singular that the greatest sculptors of the age may be considered Americans. Powers is now in Rome, and occupies the first rank. I saw an English lady the other day, just from Rome, who was in raptures with Powers. Persico will soon be there or in Naples. I must confess that I admire modern art far beyond ancient. Old paintings and old statues had their merit in their gress of art to perfection. But many of the very old paintings which I have seen are very much like the very old wines that old connoisseurs talk of—old humbugs, got up by old humbugs to humbug the young humbugs. I am a very unbe- liever, a perfect infidel in the superiority of an- cient art. Man and man’s works are progressive —monkeys and monkeys’ works are the same yesterday, to-day, and forever. ——— MisMANAGEMENT oF THE Marts—Ovr Post Orrice.—We have lately refrained, as much as possible, from alluding to the mismanagement, of the post office in this city, in the hope of an improvement. We have expected that the new post office law, and the efforts of the Post Master General to correct the evils in the New York office, would, in time, give our subscribers a chance to receive their papers with some show of regularity. We are sorry to say, however, that the complaints continue to come in from our patrons, and we are again constrained to al- lude to them. We annex a letter, received yesterday, for this purpose :— Hatt’s 4 Roaps, Harrorp Co., Md. i April 26th, 1847. Jamrs Gonvon Bexxett, Esq :— Dran Sint regret that I am compelled to discontinue the daily Herald, owing to its irregularity. Sometimes I receive five or six papers in one mail, and then one or two at another—I have often not received a paper for 10 or 12 days after it was printed, and strange to say, that those papers stamped “too Inte,” always came first to hand. Notwithstanding the — disappoint- ments in receiving the paper, I have had full postage to PSetermined to take the Herald in some form, I herein enclose three dollars as a yearly subscription to the Weekly Herald, thinking, perhaps, I may receive « num- ber once in one or two weeks. seseeneee, We are aware that the postmaster, in this city, attempts to laugh off these complaints, by stating—‘* Oh! when the editors are short of matter, they fill up by abusing the post office.” This may be agreeable to him, but it is not so to our subscribers. It would be better, for all con- cerned, were he to laugh less, and work more. It is with some pleasute we state that the Postmaster General has lately made an effort to stop the complaints against the office in this city; | and to do this he has written several strong letters, very strong letters, to our postmaster, In reply to these strongly spiced letters from head quarters, the postmaster stated, among other things, that he had not force enough to manage his office pro- perly and efficiently. To guard against a similar in future, we understand that Cave Johnson sent to the office in this city the required force, with word that the complaints | must hereafter cease; yet, in the face of this, wé find that the Heralds marked ‘too Tate’? reach their destination before those not so marked ! We hope that the Hon. Cave Johnson will look into this matter. Wedonot want him to dis- miss the present postmaster, but we trust that he will have the office in this city properly man- aged, and our papers, a8 well as others, sent off at the proper time. They never go into the office “too late,” and it is to be seen by the above let- ter, that stamping them with those words isa humbug. Tue Saran Sanps is now in her twenty-third day. own day. They formed a great step in the pro- , Later rrom Maxico.—We have received by the way of Havana, by the Childe Harolde, advices from Vera Cruz to the 8th instant, in- clusive. ‘The Havana Faro Industrial takes the follow- ing from the American Eagle, published in Vera Cruz :— Canalizo was in Jalapa at the latest dates. ‘The American troops, under General Quitman, had returned from their expedition towards Al- varado, as before stated. It was reported that this division of troops was to march towards Ja- lapa, on their route to Mexico, Every thing was quiet in Vera Cruz, and no sickness had appeared among the troops. We see that two Spanish schooners are ad- vertised to leave Havana for Vera Cruz, to open the trade, probably under the new Americano- Mexican tari i} InTELLIGENCE FROM Ecuapor.—We are in re- ceipt of Havana papers to the 18th inst., by the Childe Harold at this port. The local news is not of any peculiar interest, and we refer-to our shipping list for the marine intelligence. The Diario de la Marina publishes accounts received from the Ecuador, regarding the steps that that government had adopted with a view to guard against the anticipated invasion of Gen. Flores. These were published on the 24th De- cember last, and bore considerably on the Span- ish vessels in the Pacific. As the news of the total disbanding of Flores’ expedition had reached Quito on the 27th Febru- ary all these embargos had been removed, and the trade with Spain placed on the same footing as previously. ‘Theatricals. Paax Turarns.—There was an overflowing houso at the Park last night, on the occasion of Mrs. Mason’s benefit. Her personation of Pauline, in the “ Lady of Lyons,” is another of her exquisite performances. The part is well adapted to her peculiar talent, which though versatile, is displayed to greatest advantage in those cha- racters where the delineation of the more amiable qua- lities are called for. She has force and energy enough for anything which her profession is like to call for at her hands; but it is in these pathetic 8, these softer scenes, that she manages so completely to capti- vate her audiences. At the end of the first pieee Mrs. Mason, being loudly called for, came forward aud re- ceived'a most enthusiastic greeting from the vast audi- ence. The after-piece, in which she also appeared, went off well. The members of the company deserve the highest commendation for the excellent manner in which they perform the duties assigned to them. To-night, Mr. Forrest commences his engagement with Lucius Junius Brutus. Bowsry Turatne.—Mrs, Shaw draws at the Bowery, as she alone can draw. Every seat and standing place is oceupied nightly by her admirers, and we verily believe that the same state of things would continue as long as she would perform. She appeared last evening as Juliet, in “Romeo and Juliet,” Mr. Clarke taking the part of Romeo, and Mr. Neafle that of Mercutio. The oie? ent ment concluded with the drama of the “ Bo- hemian Girl.” Mrs. Shaw will play Rosalind, in the comedy of “An You Like It,” this evening, when of course another large audience will be in atteneance. Mx. Atexaxper.—We recommend all who have not seen Mr. Alexander and his temple of witchcraft, in the Minerva Rooms, to do so before he leaves the city, which, ‘we understand he will do on Monday next. His extraor- dinary feats are,the'theme of conversation among all who have witnessed them. Strangers arriving in the cit; will be highly gratified with epending an evening with Mr. Alexander in the Minerva Rooms. They may go there with the assurance that they will not be disa pointed. It is amusing to witness the effect which his wonderful feats produce on the audience. The old folks shake their heads and think that he is aided by the gen. tleman in black, while the juvenile portion cannot refrain from testifying their surprise in rather a noisy manner. Vauxnatt Ganpen.—Eaton the great pedestrian com- menced walking his one thousand quarter miles in one thousand qu hours last evening at the Vauxhall Garden. ‘e are informed that arrangements are made that will be satisfactory to the public, and that when the feat shall have been accomplished, as we doubt not it will be, there will be no doubts about it, as was the case in Canada. Mr. Collins, the inimitable delineator of Irish char- acter, as the acknowledged successor of Power, is play- ing at St. Louis. ‘The Viennoise dancers are still delighting tho Balti- moreans. Mrs. Mowatt is at Thomas’s new theatre, Cincinnati. Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Jones are at the National, Cincinnati. Signor Blits is at New Orleans, playing the magician. Musical. Tue Swiss Bris. Rixcers—The time is rapidly ap- proaching when these wonderful musicians will lea this city, never moreto return. Saturday, we believe, is fixed for their last appearance here. This evening they will perform the Aurora Waltzes, the grand Surprise Movement, from Haydn's Symphony, the Love Not Quickstep, Overture to Fra Diavolo, the popular air “Dance, Boatman, Dance,’’ Hail Columbia, &c., ke. All who have beard them can bear witness to the surprising- ly beautiful manner in which they extract music from their tells, No words can convey an accurate descrip- tion of it. ‘They must be scen and heard to be appre- ciated. Miss Marius, and Mr. Hoyt, from the New York Institution for the Blind, will, as usual, assist them. The whole bill for this evening is the best one yet put forth, and cannot fail to fill the rooms. Last evening the audience was extremely large and fashionable. The second performance of the Itulian opera company in Boston, was as brilliant affair as tho first. Olty Ini ‘- Tue Weatnen.—The thermometer stood at 74 de- grees yesterday in Wall street, at 12 o'clock. The day was fine throughout. Common Counc, Cavcus.—The majority members of the Common Council elect for the last two evenings, have been assembled in caucus to a very late hour, with: | out making much headway; having (as we understand) had no less than thirty ballotings in the case of the keeper of the city prison. The result of their caucuses, as far as ascertained, may be stated as follows, viz ; For Superintendent of the Alms House, B cellus Eels, of the 12th ward,in place of M: For Superintendent of Out-door Poor, liama, in place of Mr. Andersen. For Keeper of City Prison, Charles Oakley, of tho 9th ward, in place of Malach! Fallon. For Physician of the City Prison, Dr. John C, Covel, of the 8th ward. Fing.—A fire occurred at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, in th it of No. 366 Pearl street, Through aid f the fire companies it was promptly put out. Damage Boston Parers.—Our usual and very acceptable favor of Boston papers, ne P neem morning, was received last night through the kindness of Mr. Cloyes, of the Spring- field and New Haven Railroad, Ren Orer.—A female, rather elevated the effects of malt, was knocked down by a car, on the corner of East Broadway and Market street, yesterday afternoon, and much injured. She was taken into the apothecary store near by, where she was well cared for by a few of the followers of Esculaplus, who were on the spot. Cauironnia Votunteens,—Such of our citizens as have volunteered togo to California in the service of | the government, must bear in mind that they are toas- semble at the rendezvous, 17 Centre street, this morning at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of being mustered into Uncle Sam's service. They had better punctual, or pete they will lose th Panty of going to that autiful country with Capt. Turner. A Private: Coutection of VaLuance Parxtincs, made by a connoisseur lately deceased, will be sold, as may be seon by advertisement, at 74 Greenwich street, this noon. Political and Personal. The new Mayor of Charlostown, Mass.,G. W. Warren, | was inaugurated on Monday, and held a levee at his | house in the evening. ‘The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey city, to serve for the coming year, took their oaths of office, &e., on the 28d inst. The citizens of Hudson are to present a sword to General Worth, who was born in that city. The vote in the town of Alexandria, in favor of erect- ing a new county out of Alexandria county and a part of Fairfax, Virginia, was 271, against it 7—showing a majority of 264 in favor of the measure. The vote at Zimmerman’s (the other precinct within the limits of the proposed division) showed a majority also, of about 70, in favor of the new county. A meeting of the members of the Charleston bar was held the 2ist inst., and a committee appointed to wait upon Mr. Webster on his arrival in that elty, and tender him the respects and salutations of the bar, and invite ‘im to meet the bar ats dinner to be given on a day to suit his convenien Tho funeral of the Hon. Edward D. White, formerly governor of Louisiana, and lato representative in Con- [ong was attended in New Orleans on the 19th by jarge concourse of citizens, Inthe Senate and House of Representatives, a resolution was adopted, that the members of the Senate and House wear a badge of mourning for thirty days, and accompany his remains from his place of residence to tho place of embarkation for the parish of Lafourche Interior. The Legislature yesterday, after a laborious session, at alate hour, brought their labors to a close, and at eight o'clock, notified the Governor to that effect. The Be of the Commonwealth thereupon came in, and signified the Governor's approval of 280 bills, and 103 resolves, which had been passed by the two houses, and in the name of his Excellency, prorogued the Legislature to the last day of its constitutional existence,—Boston Adv., April 2th. The body of Mr. Peter Merrill, late postmaster at Al- ton, Illinois, was found on the 13th instant, among somo driftwood on the bank of the Mississippi, opposite the Giouth of the Missouri. He disappeared on the ad inst, He was a man of strong mind and much information, but of irregular babite. The License Election in New York. We are indebteg to Nixon's Newburgh and New York express, and to other sources, for the following returns.— ‘Theelection took place on the 27th inst. It appears that the license party have carried all before them. Majorities Lice — Haverstraw. Clarkestow! 19 10 10 Brookhaven. .......... ‘These returns exhibit an extraordinary change in pub- He opinion relative to the Excise Law. Most of the above towns, it seems, have turned a complete somerset on this question in one year. Various causes aro as- signed for this great change, but the true cause is per- haps to be found in the fact that the people are sick and tired of the agitation; but it is pleasing to feel assured, in the midst of this change, that the mass of the people are temperate, always haye been temperate, and always will be temperate. TELEGRAPHIC. Aunany, April 28, 1847. ‘The license party have carried every thing before them at the polls—eight of the nine towns of the county have voted license, and the ninth has not been heard from. Duanesburg, Wright, Stockport, Saratoga Springs, Hoosick, Brunswick, Lansingburgh, and Schagticoke, have all gone the same way. Passengers by the stag from Cherry Valley, report the same result from all the towns onthe road, Several towns heard from in Oneida county have voted license—some by large majorities. ‘Virginia Election. ‘The returns received by mail yesterday, although indecisive in some particulars, indicate the success of the democratic candidates for Congress, by small_maj rities,in three of the districts which were in doubt ; namely: Atkinson in the first, Dromgoole in the second and Bocock in the fourth district. and confirm the election of Goggin, (whig) in the fifth district. Firat district— Watts (whig) has a majority of 105 in all the counties except Sussex, which gave Polk 201,und it is supposed will now give Atkinson (dem.) 150 majo- rity, and elect him. i Recond district-The reported majorities now stand as follows :— For Dromgoole (dem.) Greene Amel Brunswit Mechlenburg... For Bolling (whig.) 33 Petersburg. 191 * Dinwiddie 3 Dromgoole’s majority 18; Polk’s majority in 1844 was 824—showing a whig gain in the district of 806, effect- ed, it is said, principally through the efforts of Mr. Bolling, who is aman of talent and influence. The Richmond Enquirer says that Gen. Dromgoole is seriously ill at his house in Brunswick. Dinwiddie county is reported variously at 100, 113, and 125 for Bolling. Third District—(Called the Halifax District.) 14h. Flournoy. Treadway. Clay.” Polk. ‘Whig, Dem N° i : Franklin county.. aie 435 o74 Whig gain in this county 158. Thets are four other counties in this district, viz: Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Halifax, which together rt ve Folk a majority of 462. Danville Herald, printed in the district, says:— ‘We have the yote at Danvilleand Laurel Grove, in this county, (Pittsylvania ) For Congress—Flournoy, whig ‘red 619 Danville. L. Grove. 107 45 way. dem... ss+s++ 102 50 House of Delegates—Tunstall, whig. 8 46 Lanier, whig. ug 7 Obertheer,.. °. ~ 45 ig These two precincts are usually largely democratic; and this intelligence is therefore very favorable to Mr. Flousnoy, the whig candidate for Congress. We learn that Mr. Flournoy got a fine voto in Franklin county, where the whigs gain two membagg of tho House of Dele- gates. We havo a roport, too, tl the famous “South of Dan,” in Halifax, Mr. Flourgg was doing well. Fourth District —Gontrary J the calculations of both parties, the democrats have og@pied this district, which was supposed to have elected M@ Irving, (whig.) | Camp- bell county, which gave Clay imps44 a majority of 177 wasreported at 140 for Irving, later acconnis reduce i Whig, ‘This small the whigs in that in 1844, this di majority was owing to a division county. At the Presidential electi trict gave Polk 2759, and Clay 2757 Polic’s majori- ty 2. Hubbard (democrat) was cleeWa to Congress in the district in 1843 by 127 majority, and again in 1843, by about the same. It now appears to have elected Bo- cock, (democrat) by about 20 majority. ‘The Richmond Whig says, the following are the majo- rities, according to the accounts received:— In ing (IV.) Bocock (D) - 130 vat - M9 Prince Edward - 45 tte. 13 Curmberiand - Buckingham - Campbell . = Fluvanna. a 315 337 315 n. Fifth District—Complete returns. Goggin (W.) maj. i sei) 733 060 Goggin’s majority in the district, 127. * In 1844 Polic's majority was 76; in 1543 Leake’s majori- ty was 232. Whig gain since 1849, in the popular vote, 509. : Sixth District.—The Richmond Whig gives the follow- ing We have heretofore announced the election of John M. Botts.” Wo now subjoin a full statement of the polls, as contrasted with the Congressional election in 1846 '— 1847. 1945. Leake. Botts. a0 616 346 463 450 461 191 2 au 262 23 1 309 260 2,468 2,447 Whig gai the popularvote. . Seventh District.—Thomas H. Bayly, (democrat.) elected by about 250 majority. This is Wise’s old dis- trict, an gave Clay in 18440 majority of 445, Demo- cratic gain ubout 700, Eighth District,—R.L. T. Benlo, (dem.) clected by 128 majority over W. ‘Newton, (whig.) ‘his district, in the last Congress, was represented by R. M. 'T, Hun- ter, (democrat,) since elected to the U.S, Senate, Clay had here a majority of 93 in 1844 Ninth District—Jobu 8, Pendleton (whig) re-elected ys large majority, Clay had 926 majority in the dis- trict. Tenth District.—Returns from three counties of the eight composing the district, although they show a whig ain, indicate the re-election of Henry Budinger over A. ‘ennedy, whig. ‘The majority will probably be small Polk's majority in 1844 was 707—Van Buren’s, in 1840, was 208. Eleventh District,—Rockingham and Shenandoah give MeDowell a majority of 1613, which may be reduced to 500 by the counties to be hewrd from. Polk's majority in 1844, was 1623 in the district, Twelfth District.—Our latest accounts from this dis- trict, says the Richmond Republican, are flattering — Mr. Preston, (whig,) we understand, received a majority of 350 in Greenbrier, and Chapmin’s (I, f.) majorities are small, whore his friends expected them to be large Polk's majority in the district was 649. Thirteenth District—The Richmond Whig says—From this district,in which Andrew $. Fulton is the whig candidate, and Fayette McMullen and Samuel £. Good- fon are the candidates of the locofoco party, we have noreturns. We hope, however, that Mr. Fulton may beat both of his competitors. [Not probable.) Fourteenth District—The Kenewha Republican,issued on the eve of the election, speaking of the chances of MoComas, the whig candidate, says—"The certain intel- ligence we have from Cabell and Wayne, Mason, Jack- son, and Wood counties, places the election of Mr, Me- Comas almost beyond a doubt.” The Clarksburgh (Har- rison county) Republican,says that Mr. McComas reach- ed that county in time to address the people before the lection, and that he made a good impression, If he is not elected, it says his defeat will be entirely owing to the late period at which he was forced to take tho field. The Parkersburgh Gazette of Thursday expresses great confidence in the election of McComas, and says—"It is said that Thompson is more alarmed now than he has been ny former time during the canvass." Fifteenth District.—Thore is no coubt of the ro-clec- tion of Wm. G. Brown (dem.) in this district. Recaritycation, Three WI 6 Dit 8 elected, viz.: L. Goggin Seven Dem.'s elected, viz.: aca} John M, Botts. tkinson (preb.) 2 ©. Dromgoole (prob) 6 4 © Phos. 8 Boeock (prob.) 9 “ J. $. Pondieton 7 “ ‘Thos, H. Bayly. 8 “ R.T. L, Beale 11 “ James McDowell. 15“ W.G. Brown. Five Districts to be heard from, viz.: ‘Third—Halifax District. Tenth—Jefferson = “* Twolfth—Monroc Thirteenth—Wythe “ Fourteonth—Kanawha District ‘The democrats have, perhaps, the best chancein three of the above districts, and the whigs in two of thei as will be seen by the foregoing details, ‘The river at Vicksburg is said to be very near, if not quite as high asin 1844. The Ohio and ae Mississippi are both reported rising, tho worst apprehensions for a general overflow are ined, | _ Cincurt Count, — | Trial for poreage : ‘ease for the ution was resumed. The cross-examination of | Mr. Ralph Clark continued by Mr. Spencer. Ww .—I don’t think I have any interest in this suit, unless that Mr, Smith bas left each of children $5000, und I think the will reads that if all the legatees dic the property will fall tome and my brother. | O'Coxou objects to this mode of cross-examfnation. Counr.—Mr. Spencer, | don’t see the application of the | Tvidence, but I will hear you. Srencex.—I think this mode of examination {s quite | legitimate. I want to show the extent of interest that | Mr. Clark has in the property of the late Mr. Smith, and | that he las set up claim to a very large portion of it | since his death, in order that the jury may attach such | eredit as they may think proper to his testimony. | Mr. O’Cowon was heard in reply. | The Count decided in favor of the admissibility of the evidence. —Do you or your brother now set up any claim to Smith's portion of the Brooklyn property, in exclusion to Smith’s representatives? A—In our answer in the Chancery suit, the lawyer | put in something; but we always expected that one-third | of the property belonged to Smith; nor, to my knowledge, we never set up any claim to his’ property, except what was iu the answer; and I knew nothing abeut that until the answer was sent up to me to Saratoga; nor did wo since putting in the answer set up any claim to it, nor did we give any instructions to she lawyer who drow the deed how he was to draw it. Q. Is the draft alleged to be forged in the handwriting of sir, Hareis? A, It is not, I don’t think he writes so well. ing, Wa* Your brother in Europe while Smith wus ere ? A. Yes sir; ho was there in 1844; Mrs, Clark, my wife, was with him ; I think he reached London in July | of that year ; I dont know whether he took a letter from | Mrs. Harris to Smith—thinks he did. Letter marked No. 7 produced. | &. Is that letter in Smith’s handwriting? A. | should think it is. Several other letters were produced, which witness identified to be in the hand- writing of Mr. Smith. ‘The witness underwent a search- ing cros#-examination in regard to the comparison of the handwritings in the draft and letters, and was directed by the Court to point out the distinctions between the handwriting of each. Q.—By whom was the draft presented ? A.—I was not in the store at the time. Q.—Was any one arrested immediately after? A.—Yes, sir. Babcock was arrested after dimmer; he was discharged soon after. pbb any warrant procured for the arrest of Har- ris? A.—I believe the matter was put into the hands of the District Attorney, and I believe my brother made an affidavit. I believe the warrant was obtained, and Mr. Stewart was sent after him. I umderstand that $100 was furnished to Stewart for the amrest of Harris. I did not give Stewart any instructions in regard to Harris's urrest. My brother, Mr. Bradford,and I, as executors, were sued on the draft. I have not paid anything to Mrs, Harris under the draft or wil. I have paid about Aeaice six hundred dollars to young Keady for his sup- port. Direct examination resumed. Q.—In expressing an opininion on the handwriting of the draft, ure you,governed more by these small dis- crepancies or by the general character of the handwri- ting? .—Moro by the general character, cortatoly. you saw the draft did you pro- A Q—How long nounce it a forgery? _ A.—Lmmediately; the moment I saw it I pronounced it w forgery; I did not think that any one could be se- rious in presenting it; from the time of Smith's death to the present time, there are accounts open in our books giving him credit for his third of the Brooklyn property; at the time the answer was put in the lawyer ¥aid the point he raised in it would stop the Chanci suits we never set up any claim to it since or before jeath. Nid of Smith produced.) .—Did you in pursuance of the directions in the will, execute a mortgage to secure his property in your hands? A.—Yes sir, Power of attorney executed by Smith, and a number of drafts drawn by him at various times'were put in, and the handwriting each compared with the alleged forg- ed draft. Enxas P. Cuanxe examined by O’Conon—Is brother of the last witness, and one of his firm, [Alleged forged draft produced.} Q.—When did you first seo this draft. A.—It was presented to me the 18th of Novem- ber, 1845, which was the first time I ever saw it, nor had I any knowledge or intimation of its ex- istence, until it was presented. It was presented at our store. Mr. Gilbert introduced a gentleman of the name of Babcock, who he said had @ small draft on our firm; Mr. Babcock then presented the draft; witness looked at, turned it over, and saw the endorse- ment on the back signed by Mrs. Harris, directing it to be paid to her husband ; witness asked by what autho- rity he presented it ; he took out the power of attorney now produced, and ‘gave it to witness; witness asked why it was not presented before; Mr. Gilbert replied Mr. Harris had his own reasons; witness then asked Gilbert if he was taking sides against us; he replied he had no interest but to introduce Mr.’ Babcock; Mr. Gasner, tho book-keeper, then came up and looked at the draft, and :pronounced ita forgery; Mr. Meagher, the attorney, was sent for, as was Mr. Bradford, the other executor, and they both came at ‘the same time ; and Mr. Meagher advised witness to go to othe lice of- fice; witness did so, and made an affidavit®before Jus- tice Osborne,upon which Babcock wastarrested; he w: afterwards discharged on the examination; witn went to Europe while Smith was there; ho wont on the 22d of April, 1944; met Smith in London on the 18th of June, 1844; took a letter to him from his sister; saw the draft which witmess now produced signed by Mr. Smith; witness hired Smith as a clerk in 1825; was acquainted with him from that time to his death, and had many opportuntties of sveing him write. Q. Look at this draft, and without reference to any, extrinsic circumstance, but judging of the handwriting’ ulone—is it in your judgment his handwriting? A.—It is not, ‘The draft and power of attorney from Harris to Bab- cock were then read. Wirness—I was at the office of the Surrogate when Mr. Smith’s will was proved, but.I do not recollect I was there when it was first opened. Cross-examined by Spencen.—Q.—For what reason do you condemn that draft as spurious ? A.—Because it lacks the character of Smith’s hand- writing; it is better writing than Smith’s. Theremsin- dur of the witness's testimony on cross-examination, was similar to that of the preceding witness on this part | of the case. After his examination of the letters and contrasting them with the draft, the Court was ad- journed. * Count or Common Pura Charles Bockerlinger Mayer.—'This was an a1 Before Judge Ulshooffer.— Montz Videlio and Montz tion of trespass, brought to recover the value of certain goods alleged to be taken foreibly out of the possession of the plaintiff. ‘The plain- tif and defendants are Germans; the former residing at Altona, in the North of Germany, and the latter in this city. In 1946 the plaintiff sent here, who was, at the time quite @ lad, and was to act as the agent of the plaintitf, for the sale of goods, which he was to send out here tobe sold; and as such agent was to receive u salary of $40 per month In the course of his business, theson became acquainted with the defendants, who car. ried on business in Maiden lane, In July last the de- fendants called on plaintiff ’s son, and, as it is alleged, under pretence of having him arrested for a debt of $1212, due by his father to resident of the city of Ham- burgh, induced the young man to hand them over wool- lon goods to the amount of $962.50. Adjourned. Court Carenpan—This Day—Common Pleas—66, 60, 61, 62, 36, 37, 68, 69, 27, 40, 9, 13. Tho Supreme Court at Lowell, on Monday last, granted s temporary injunetion, to be made tual at the October term, to restrain the present ‘Treasurer of the town and his successors in office, frem paying over the $1500 voted by the town, at the town meeting in-January last, to be distributed to Captain Barker's company of voluntesrs.. ‘The money expended was ad- vanced by Jacob Foss, Esq., to be refunded, if it should be obtained from the treasury. This decision declares tho vote of the town to be illegal, and settles the matter so far us concerns the town.—Charlestown Aurora.. . Sporting Intelligence. New Onteans, Sunpay, Arnit 18—First Raco—Purse $100—mile heat i, Van Leer's b.f. Sleeping Maggie, b Glenoon, out of Betsey Malone, oa ola Geo, Boylan's b. h. Crescent, by iinp. Gl dain by Director, 6 yra, old. K, Harrison's b, g. Woodvill out of Sully Melville, 4 yrs. old. . J. Valentine's ch, f, Bot Bounce, by shazzar, out of Martha Malone, 4 yrs, T 54}—1:56%—1: Srconp Raex—Purse $300; G. ‘Thomas’ br. f, Brown Kitty, by Birmingham, dam by Tiger, 4 yrs. sles vin oid rise 2414811 B. Davidson's b,c. War Eagle, by Grey Eagle, dam by Trumpotor, yE6. Olde ev ceveseses sess 1894469 R, ‘Ten Broek, Jr.'s b. m, Victress, by Grey Engle, dam by Royal Charlie, 6 yrs. old. ........... 6452 Bruledoff, J. A. Valentine's ch. g. Jeff Wells, by imp. Sorrow, dam by Jerry, 4 yrs. ODN 6 66 46 ABN ste beees thsee POSED Oo K, Harrison's ch. f. Sally Riddies- worth, by imp. Riddlesworth, dam by imp, Leviathan, 4 yrs. old 3.21 1 distanced Time—1-54—1:95—1: 34 — The splendid race that took place on Sunday last, on the Bingaman Course, was marred by « most fatal acci- dent. When about one hundred and fifty yards from the stand, during the fifth heat of the second race, the chesnut filly Sally Riddlesworth, bolonging to Kirkland Harrison, stumbled and rolled over her rider, injuring him so severely that he died in about five hours after- wards. ‘Lhe boy was a fine looking mulatto, aged about fourteen fears, of slender yet strong make, and remarka- bly iutelifgent and good looking. He was formerly the property of Moore & Ivy, the proprietors of Miss Forte, wnd was well known to all the principal turfmen for h activity, strength and good qualities as a rider. After his fall every assistance that humanity could suggest was afforded him, but his injuries were #0 great that he died in the Charity Hospital between 8 and 9 o’elock on Sunday night last. At the t mortem examination held yesterday, his brain was found to be much injured, | and his lungs considerably bruised, and a verdict ren- | dered accordingly, He wasa very valuable servant, and is said to have been bought by Mr. Harrison, for the large sum of $2500, only a few weeks previous to bis me- luncholy death. All who visited the race course will re- collect him as the bright-eyed, handsome-looking yellow boy, with the gay arthicial flowers in bis jaunty little | cap, who rode 40 well, and handled the ribbons with the | ease Of a veteran jockey, Poor Jim! his saddle is vacant, and hisear will never again hear the tap of the drum, | nor his eye scan the smooth course where #0 often his gallant steed came in vietorious,—. O, Delta, 20th, ‘There are, according to official report, 2,726. boats on our canals, 1,950 of which are on the Erie saad ane the remaining 7750n the side canals, viz:—On the Champlain canal and lake 317; on the Oswego canal 146; on the Ge- nesee Valle: sane ot Lo) i. oe Ff a and Sencen and Crooked Lake canals and lakes 195; | canal 52; on the Onelds Lake and Oneida Lake canal § Arvest of Pugitive Burglare- Constable Schlera « Pat , of ean tr Meo te Sth eae ry a himpelf Teaknee sites “Andy Cale? ohne tee Andrew rhom thi found in a *erib”? on the Five Points, on phy barge Ot ‘krac! a No. 262 ke Inst, th harge of store kept by Greenville Stokes, jelphia, on the 27th of March ee stealing therefrom a quantity of ready made cloth- eae ‘at near $600. On taking the accused before So Osborne, that magistrate ordered the officers to Seiekt Btee; when thoy found on his person two pairs of. Moone, a coat and vest, which elothing was identined ora oar Schlam a8 a portion of the stolen property; the eo ir. Stokea being written thereon. The officer, rstand, will convey him back to Philadelphia this ‘erly House—Officers Garrison and Crummi the first ward, arrested on Tuceday night, Awe tic Rosanna Devlin, Bridget Leahey, and Bridget i 7,08 & charge of keeping a disorderly house at 0,17 Thames street. Locked up by Justice Drinker. Petit Larceny. —Officor Sweency, of the 10th arrested yesterday two boys called Dick Ma: nelius Earle on a charge of st @ neoklace valued at $3, belonging to Cat marine Hoople, residing at the corner of Norfolk and Hester streets. Li Justice Ketcham, meme oe By. sirrest of a Convict.—Polieoman Henshaw of th ward arrested on Tuesday night a woman called Eliza- ped from Blackwell's Island r term of sentence. Sent to Roome. “ig Officer Costello of the 6th ward arrested last nig fellow called ‘Thomas MeUarty, having in his possession 18 yards of calico, a pair of dare pantaloons, and three piecos of ticking, containing nearly 100 yards, for which an owner is wauted. Apply to the above officer at the station house, ‘lombs. Justice Os- borne locked the acoused up for examination. Suspicion of Grand Larceny.—Policeman Duffy, of the 4th ward, arrested last night a woman called Mary Davia, on suspicion of stealing $32 from Hugh Feathers. Detained for examination. Assaulting Officers.—Two men called Terrence Don- nelly and Timothy Flannagan, were arrested yesterday afternoon on harge of assaulting Assistant Captain Dwyer, and policeman Morris, of the Ist ward. Justice Osborne held them severally to bail in $300 each, in de- fault of which they were both locked up. Charge Dismiesed.—The cartman, John D. King, and John Hughes, ‘th ‘penter, whose arrest we noticed in ‘Tuesday's Herald, on # charge of Seting a quantity of wearing apparel, the sorrz, of Captain Wayne, from the possession of Bortle & Springer, No. 203 Ghambers street. Justice Osborne after heari and Cor- beth Dunn, she having ox before the expization of Osborne, wherein he stands ir. Joseph Russell, of the firm of It rs that: = 3 Paduey witha ‘& Russell, No. 21 Liberty street. is alleged to have written two notes cted to . B. Clay , n, setting forth that acertain premisory note held br layton and drawn by a Mr. Blunt, and en- dorsed by Pudney & Russell was rather doubtful paper, and in all probability would not be paid, thus injuri the credit and rymey Sed the complainant. Justi Osborne committed him to prison in default of bail. The Awning Posts In Broadway. eee of the proceedings of the Ci notice, in your report of the ings of the Com. mon Council, by the ‘Herald, ofthis merping, that Ald, Benson offered ‘a resolution requiring the awning posts in Broadway to be removed within twenty duys. IT am surprised that you did not find room in your valuable journal for a comment upon this important matter, by way of calling attention to the resolution, in order that there may be no apology for not complying with it instanter. I do hope that this great improvement will be attend- ed to by all the residents on Broadway, residing within the limits preseribed by the resolution, which, I believe, is from Battery Place to 24th street. All will seo how our noble Broadway will be improved by the removal of the unsightly posts, now occupying #0 much ofthe pavement. Cut t_hemdown—why cum! they the ground? lany of the southern and western sities are far ahead of us in this matter. Look at Saint Louis, Mo.—there frame, whole ith eaph other— they look grand; withal, that no storm can move them. I could say the same of Pitte- burgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, &e., &c. But, turn we to Nassau street since the removal of the Ci eee Who could have conceived the improvement—with what ase do pedestrians thread their way through that im- mense thoroughfare, now that this great nuisance js re- oved. Thold that should Alderman Benson’s resolution bo carried into effect, that he will have contributed much to the pleasure and comfort of our citizens and visiters, and I would vote him a gold modal. ‘April 27, 1847. ours, BUENA VISTA. The City Wharves. To tHe Memuens or THe ConroraTion: Your attention is requested to examine the situation of our wharves, particularly on the Kast River, to see if some improvement cannot be made to accommodate the vessels, by extending piers, and giving greater facilities to discharge and load tha now have. From pier 2 to 8 they are mostly taken u * canal boats and barges. Theinerease of trade has made it dificult to ges property Ianded; and when landed, the situation of the wharves such, that it requires the greatest care to keap {t ol from the filthy state of the wharves. Ifthe dirt is wopt up it is not tuken away, and much property is injured daily. To hope the gentlemen will not think it too much trouble to take a walk and see for themselves if some- thing cannot be done. I propose to lengthen all the wharves on tho East River, frem 200 to 600 feet. and make them of sufficient width, and put such » tariff as to pay the oxpenso, Vessels have now to wait several days in turn to unload, As to the iden of destroying tho river by giving more wharf room, it is, I think, quite ex- ploded, ag steam is now generally taken te meve vessels. if something is not done soon, it will drive the trade to other places. I seo by the preccedings of the Assistant Aldermen, on Monday, they have given the exclusive privilege to « boat to No. 2, ae a ferry to Fert Hamilton. if No. 2 is meant in front'of the barge house. it is well enough ; but the pier adjoining the South Ferry is outer the question. J counted at the end of thepter, ten canal bouts taking in and waiting to get in the slip a few days ego. The North River is equally in aut of more ac- commodation, but it is unsafe for canal boats and small boats to lieat some seasons of the year, ‘his iv one im- provement to call your immediate attention to. NQ. 1. The Capture of Alvarado._Pursuan¢ to a calt of citizeus desirous of joming in Charies G. Hunter, an scimouial to SWeut- h we e on. Bredarick A. a Shaler, Alderman lermau Jas, C.' Sioneall, Vive serole, an Alders reside sts; Joseph C. Potter, Win. W. Lyon, aud Alexander 8. Forbes, Seccetaries. tious James Bergen, Lat who reported the follow — ches received by the Navy De- partment, it has appeared that the important Mexica:, post of Alvarado, with the city of Flacotalpam, have surrendered to Lieutensat Charles Haster, of the 8. steamer, the “ Scourge,” on the night of the 3ist of March, after a shortaud vigorous demoustration oa the part of the Lieutenaut, with his officers and ere ‘There: ved, That whilst the world must sdmit val oificers and seamen have, by their brilliant achievements at Vera Cru historical with hi je by side 10 the capture of St J evolved, a : ith Nelson in the dm! ‘that Captain who ip. slongside of the exemy.esu- not be wrong”—aud we believe fully in the truth of {10 65th maxim of Napoleon, that “the effect of disenssingy ™*k- ow of talent, and calling councils of war, will be want ferred) the most prude Stoo agitate Goorone ter cat he dom, so far as 3 commander is concerne determination.” Resolved, That izing in the capture of Alvarado, the determination,” f [ibaa CHARLES. HUNTER ech ne siebett, o crew, we are proud to hail in him the ehivairie spint which ertues the American Ni ved, That, as a testimon’ tained by the citizens of New York, for the sagae: and prompt conduct of Lieut. Charles G. Hunter, we will dially tender to him the compliment of a sword worthy of patriotic citize: cor that ‘EK offered the following resolution, which ¢ of one from each ward, (including the ppointed to receive contributions ; generally to superiutend the manage: the sword and to Publicly. From the ¢ have] power to Gill any cy—and that the Secretaries notify the Committee as to rs. dings be publish Wii ass is erat ver, Bensann J. Messenour,Jaaes C. Stos residents. Portable Dre and compuct construction. furn which do not detract from thei Fant and complete appendage to the toile wel tdapeed to the wants of the tavellyg public.” Bor ale by » 177 Broadwa G, SAUNDERS & 5) ays opposite Howard Hotel supervision, They. in all cases, reudered to purchasers the most perfect satisfaction. G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, a few doors above Courtlaudt st. ns Lower Yot.J. on & Co. 71 Cedar street, are now selling a Gold Pen a real diamond poi for $1, and the magui- ¥ pen for si 73 only, silver peveit cluded. You can there find Levi Brown genuine are now stamped Levi Brown, -A.D. cheaper, either wholesale or retail, than can be where, deceived in purchasicg—buy pens only for what they are stamped; and do not let the seller persuade you that they are what they are not Notice to the Public.—_Capt. DeGroot, of the ftsamboat Roger Wil ie will, w pledges himseif t ireumatances to matter wh iver by the old monopoly to ran in 0 ake all the Tangs advertised py anid boat to ed of which, in consequence of the unparatel fhrbas mate ie 0 Well known that. the public de disappointed for the purpose of obtaining ® great reputation for making ‘quick,paseng “ag had fteescc he" eral he: ee