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

N EW YORK HERALD. ————— a The Weekly Herald. The Weekly Herald will be ready at nine o’clock to-morrow morning. It will contain all the news of the week, and be illustrated with a view of the “Last Load,” or “*Moving Day in New York.” Single copies, in wrappers, sixpence each. OUR VICTORIES IN MEXICO. The Grand Hlumination and Celebration. OUR ILLUSTRATIONS. ‘The city of New York, for the first time ina great number of years, will be, this evening, illuminated. eee The occasion of the great demonstration is to celebrate the great and glorious victories that have been achieved by the American forces, in the war now existing between the United States and the republic of Mexico. Although it is not expected that the illumination will. be gene- ral, yet it is thought that it will be in every respect worthy of the occasion. It will be suf- ficiently so to convince those who, at their country’s call, left their peaceable firesides, their homes and their families to vindicate their country’s honor, that their sacrifices, privations, and exertions, are gratefully remembered by us. The following is the programme of the cele- bration ;— Orper or ARRANGEMENT. 1 At sunrise a National Salute will be fired from the Battery, and the national flag will be displayed from all the public buildings, and the Henaup Estal nt. Il. A salute of One Hundred Guns will be fired at twelve ovelock at noon, at the following places, viz : the Battery, ‘Washington Square, Tompkins Square, and Harlem. 1. ‘The First Division of Artillery, commanded by Major General Sandford, and the other military corps. will pa- rade in honor of the occasion. The line will be formed on the Battery at 2 o'clock, P. M. ‘The route of the troops will be from the Battery. through Marketfiold street to Broadway—up Broadwa: to Warren street—down Warren street to West Broad- way—through West Broadway to Canal street—up Canal street and Broadway to Grand street—through Grand street to the Bowery—down the Bowery and Chatham frost to the City Hall, where they will pay the. honors of a marching salute to the Mayor and Common Couneil; and after firing a feu de-joie in the Park, will be dis- missed, The City Hall and other public buildings in the Park and the Herarp Establishment,will be brilliantly illumi- nated in the evening, (being the eve of the anniversary of the battle of Palo Alto.) ‘The illuminations to commence at eight o'clock in the evening; at which time Signal Rockets will be sent up from the City Hall, and the Hrnaup Buildings. The victories which our citizens will this even- ing celebrate, are the results of American brave- ry, discipline, and gallantry, in a war, not com- menced by the United States, but forced upon it by a concatenation of unavoidable circumstances; circumstances, the parallel of which have mark- ed the onward progress of the Anglo Saxen race inall countries, and in both hemispheres. The war was not commenced by the United States; but the United States, in the fulfilment of the high and lofty destiny, was per necessitate obliged to pursue a step which led to it. But that step was not taken with the hope, on the part of the United States, that it would lead to war. On the contrary, it was ardently hoped that the cloud which covered the horizon at the time that Texas was annexed to this Uuion, would pass over us without discharging its dire- ful contents. It did not, however; and war, with all its horrors, burst upon us. That war, so unnecessarily forced upon us, is still in prosecution. Since its commencement, this great republic, has, in every instance, been favored. The enemy’s hosts have been encountered, and defeated by our citizen soldiery in numerous engagements. His bravest generals have been forced to acknow- ledge our superiority—his greatest strongholds are in our possession—his walled cities have fallen before our strength, and our arms are now penetrating, and ere this have, perhaps, reached and possessed the capital city of his nation. In the accomplishment of these successive victeries, the enemy has been treated with the greatest forbearance and humanity. The ca- lamities necessarily attendant on war have been mitigated as much as was consistent with the object in view, which was an early peace. At every successive victory we held forth the olive- branch, and beggéd, nay, importuned the enemy, to come to peace. We have, time and again, sent our commissioners, duly authorized and empowered by our government, to arrange a treaty, by which the effusion of blood would be saved. We have repeated to them, over and over, that we were a peaceable people, and delighted not in war; ‘that we would sub- mit to any thing short of armed invasion of our territory, rather than go to war; but in vain. The olive branch is indignantly rejected; our commissioners are contemptuously denied an audience; our protestations are disregarded; | andthe war continues. We have washed our hands of all criminality. We are now fighting in self-defence. On the heads of those who procrastinate it be the responsibility. When the hour shal! have come when nations and indivi- duals will be obliged to account, we fondly hope and expect that the misery and the slaughter which have resulted from this war, will not be charged against the United States of America. As our friends at a distance will, no doubt, ex- pect a full account of this great ‘celebration, we have made arrangements to send them a full and perfect one. We shall give the fullest particu- lars, with illustrations, of the celebration. oun mawerRations, View of the Hrnatp Buitprxas, known as the New Youx Hznaxp Estan.isumenr, brilliantly iluminated. View of the splendid City Hall, with its hundreds of windows, splendidly illuminated. These particulars, and these illustrations, will be of considerable interest, as forming a part of the “History of the Mexican War.” Single copies of the New York Herald, containing them, can be obtained at the office at any hour after 7 o’clock to-morrow morning, at two cents each. Tue New York Free Acapemy.—The Senate has passed the bill authorizing the Board of Edu- cation in New York to establish a free academy, for the benefit of boys taught in the free schools of this city. ‘The bill limits the amount to be expended for the ereetion of buildings and the support of the academy, and the bill is to be voted on by the people at the school election in June next. If a majority of votes are cast in favor of the bill, then the poor boys, educated in our free schools, will have an opportunity of obtaining a better education than is now given in the public schools. This will enable us to favorably compare our school system with that of Boston, Albany, Phi- Jadelphia and Baltimore. Munitary Movements.—The law confirming the privileges and organization of the first di- vision of artillery, has passed both houses of the Legislature. This bill also provides for the light infantry corps, and unites them with the first division of artillery, and thus preserves to ARRIVAL oF THE | STEAMSHIP CALEDONIA, aT BOSTON. TWO WEEKES LATER FROMEUROPE., JMPROVEMENT IN THE CORN MARKETS, Advance in the Cotton Markets. Tightness in the Money Market. Another Decline in Consols. Inactivity in the Manufacturing Districts. Total Loss of Packet Ship Rochester. dic., Sic, dic. The steamship Caledonia, Captain Lott, was telegraphed at Boston, at twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock yesterday morning. She reached the city, we believe, about ten o’clock Our special correspondent immediately began to transmit the news, over the telegraphic wires, to the New York Herald Office. The Caledonia sailed from Liverpool on the 20th ult., and her news is, therefore, two weeks later than that brought by the Sarah Sands. We give the news as received by the tele- graph. The condition of the Bank of England excited some attention, and amongst com- mercial men no little degree of alarm.— The bullion was rapidly disappearing; and to keep it at home, the rate of interest is raised to counteract the state of foreign exchanges. There was an improved feeling in the manufac- turing districts. At Manchester a ‘better en- quiry had sprung up for goods, and yarn; and a fair business would be done if spinners and manufacturers would moderate their expectations as to prices. The Rochester, Captain Truman, from Liver- pool to. New York, on the morning of the 18th ult., struck on the north end of Black Water Bank, between Dublin and Wexford, within 12 miles of the latter place—immediately filled, and it was feared she will become a total wreck. A greater part of the passengers were brought into Wexford by the Arklow, and the remainder were being saved by other boats. The Hibernia arrived out on the 16th. The proceedings in Parliament since the sail- ing of the last steamer possessed little interest; business would be wound up as speedily as pos- sible, in order to prepare for the dissolution which is to follow in June or July next. Perhaps the history of England fora century and a half, does not present a time when less party feeling prevailed. Affairs in Portugal were approaching a climax. The tedious and unsatisfactory struggle between the insurgents and the Queen’s forces was draw- ing toa close. The Queen’s troops seemed un- able to meet the emergency, and the protection of Great Britain had been solicited. Fears were entertained that the person of the Queen was not safe in the capital, as a rising was antici- pated. The Prussian General Diet was opened by a speech from the King, at Berlin, on the 1th. The King made an extraordinary speech, and lengthy as it was novel. The United States ship of war Jamestown, Capt. Forbes, laden with breadstuffs and provi- sions for the relief of the distressed Irish, ar- rived at Cork on the 12th ult., on her mission of mercy. The lady of Mr. Bancroft had the honor of din- ing with the Queen, at Buckingham Palace, on the 15th. The West India Royal Mail Steam Packet Company have purchased the Great Western for £25, Jenny Lind had arrived at London. Our accounts from Paris are to the 17th, by which we are put in possession of intelligence that the contemplated jextension of the present system of free trade in food to the 3Ist of July, 1848, was all but certain. Dearth and its con- comitants, discontent and disorder, were hourly increasing in France. Letters from Badajos mention a failure of an attempt made on the 25th to induce the inhabitants of the Portuguese fortified town of Gelves, to pronounce in favor of the insurrec- tion. M. Ronge is undergoing a month’s imprison- ment at Breslau, for preaching without the per- mission of the authorities. A good deal of discussion and correspondence has appeared in the papers since the sailing of the Cambria, respecting Frederick Douglas, a negro, who went out as second cabin passenger in that vessel, he being very properly refused a passage in the first cabin. The state of affairs in Ireland was improving. Matters had reached their worst, and were now mending. The latest accounts of Mr. O'Connell's health are very unsatisfactory. % Lonpox Money Marker, April 19. — Not- withstanding the advance in the corn market, the market was better. Consols opened at 864 to 86}, for money and account. Money stock was found to be extremely scarce, and hence it was worth as much for present transfer as for time. Consols are now 87 for money, and 87 to } for time; Reduced Three’s 86 to 4; 34 per cents, 874 to ¥; Exche- quer bills, 2 discount to 2 premium; Consol scrip, 2} to ¢ discount. We have little varia- tions to notice in foreign stock. Spanish and Portuguese came rather better from Amster- dam on the 16th, but remain here without change. Lonpon Conn Market, April 19.—Through- out the last fortnight a heavy business has been transacted, both ig wheat, flour, and Indian corn; and the depression which pre- vailed in the latter end of March has given way to buoyancy and activity. The opera- tions in foreign wheat were moderate, but the transactions effected were on advanc- ing terms. Indian corn was held firmly, in consequence of the more encouraging reports from the provincial markets. In town-made flour scarcely anything was done—nor was there much demand for Norfolk, Households, or other ship marks; but American was in decided- ly improved request, good brands being only saleable at 37 to 38s. per barrel during the week ending the 12th. The transactions in all those articles were to a moderate extent, and rising; priees generally paid; holders feeling reluctant to accept the previous rates. On the 12th, the city a body of disciplined troops of which it may be justly proud, and which has, on all occa. | sions, been ready to sustain the public authori- ties in preserving the supremacy of the laws. The military orders in relation to this will be found in another column Northern Railroad {s again in good runni the inte damage the freshet proved ‘but alight, miles more reed el al Perak purty ‘and the ‘or use qrhole in November following. i | rates, wheat advanced from 28 to 3s per quarter, and flour met an excellent demand at full Indian corn was quiet, but steady in | value. A further advance of 1s to 1s 4d in wheat | took place on the 14th. Indian corn in demaud, | but the suppli | American flour the diminution in the stock is eo | considerable that the prices of the best brands | are full one shilling per barrel above the Prices of the 12th. Yesterday, April 19th, the market was the scene of much agitation, and are almost exhausted; and of | nearly all that was on sale eagerly bought up, on | French and Belgium accounts, at a rise of prices equal to 6s; per quarter over those of that day week. In other circumstanees such an advance might have made an unfavorable impression on the stock exchange, but the reverse is the case. Liverroot, Corron Marxer, April 16th.—In consequence of later accounts from the United States in the earlier part of the week, with redu- ced estimates of the crop, there was an impreved demand from the trade as well as speculators, and exports at an advance of jd to 4d per pound upon American description. e Boston steam- er arr esterday, and the inf ti she bro’ ht of the’ great and sadden fall. ing off in the receipts at the ports as compared with the last year, produced a very animated de- mand, and the market closed with firmness at | an advance upon last week’s quotations of jd to 4 upon American, and 4d to 3d per pound for all | other, kinds. Speculators have taken 25,500 American, 1,000 Egyptian, and 3,700 Surat ; and exports 1,650 American, 230 Pernambuco, 50 Maranham, and 170 Surats; the sales of the week 66,130 bales. According to the report of April 17th and 19th, the demand for cotton had been . moré moderate since the 16th; the sales do not, exceed 7,000 to 8,000 bales; prices were receding and the market had a quiet speasrance: On the 18th the sales reported in- clude 3000 American at 6#d to Tid i 100 Pernam- buco, at 8d; 100 Egyptian, at 73d to 84d, and 3000 surats at dd to 5d. We may further observe that the market closes ay td per 'h lower. 3 Fair bowed Georgia 7} to lobile 73 to 74; New Orleans 7} to 8. Virginia Election. ‘The Richmond papers of Wednesday give full returns from the Thirteenth, or Little Tennessee District, which elect Fulton, the whig candidate, by the close vote of 11 plurality over McMullen, the highest democratic eandi- date, as follows :— MoMuuien. Gennox. Cuav. Pox ry 410 m 723 198 1 9 953 123 148 44 416 136 288 100 627 102 Cy 275 a7 2 19 150, a1 319 6 121 268 908 108 216 531 508 Mu 237 ‘578 2,096 2,085, 1077 2,253 4,398 Fulton's (whig) majority over MeMallen (dem)... 11 Total democratic vote for both McMullen and Gtodiols se. Waes tes ce ee Sa ere 262 Whig vote... . Democratic majorityin t strict. 1,166 Polk’s majority in 1844..... 4... 4+. 12,145 Whig gain... cee cece ceele reser cece eers 9D It will be observed that Fulton in led a much better vote than his opponents united, he eat with the strength of the parties in 1844—the wi eres for him being only 157 votes less than Clay’s in 1844—while MeMullen and Goodson fall 1,136 short of Polk. ‘The returns above aro from the Wytheville Republi- can, copied into the Richmond papers: The returns from the 14th district, or Kanawha dis- trict, are still Incomplete—and the result doubtful, but the prospects are now favorable to the success of the domocratic eandidate. In the counties heard from. McComas, whig, stands 74 ahead of Thompson, demo- crat, as follows : .MeComas. Tuo! Cuay Poux. D Whig. 988 44a 203 265 415 363 987 346 190 184 360 329 684 724 479 760 347 633 330 Fayette. 6mj. — 249 163 Taylor... (ttes) (new county) _ 1814 1,740 3.668 3,537 McComas ahead 74 Ciay’s maj. 131. The following counties remain to be heard from :— Cuar. Poux. Nicholas. . . 186 156 104 254 in 1843.). Gilmer, (new county). 721 Dem. maj. in the above counties, 163. To which is to be added the vote of Gilmer, a new county, the political character of which is unknown to us. If its vote should be democratic, Thompson is doubtless elected—but the majority either way must be " Considering this district still in doubt, tho Virginia delegation elect stands 7 democrats, 6 whigs, one vacan- cy, occasioned by the death of Mr. Dromgoole, and one uiember still undecided. Ve have no recollection of any election for membeis of Congress where the contest has been so close in 0 lurge a proportion of the districts. Thus, in the ist, 2a, 4th, and 18th districts, the majorities in each are less than 70, and in three of these districts they are less than 25 each. Taking the aggregate vote of the Ist, 2d, 34, and 4th districts, the two ies are about equal in those pened The pemery ach eer Me. _ by 69, Dromgoole by 21, and Bocock by 12 . The whigs have ‘Nested Goggin and Flournoy by about 100 each, and Fulton by 11 majority. Preston’s (whig) ma- jority in the 12th district is 232. a neva aa egereogute majority of over 1000, he de- wi ve an aggre jority of over 1000, the de- moorats have elected 5 members, and the w! 4. The democratic majority in the State is about 2000. In 1844 it was 5800. both the Richimoyd Enqui a th According to the Inquirer and the Whig, there will probably be a tie on joint ballot in the Legislature, thus :— Dem. Whigs. Senate, ai i1—Dem. maj... .10 House. 79—Whig maj. . .10 ar) Losses axp Garns.—The following is a complete table of losses and gains in the election for members of the State Legislature :— ig Gains. Losses. De Harrison... Tyler, (rep. - ER bell and Wayne. ‘endleton . Braxton, & Logan 8 Net whig gain 11—which sweeps off last year’s demo- cratic majority of 22 Theatrical. | Pank Tueatae.—This evening, Mr. Forrest, who has beon delighting the admirers of tho legitimate drama for some evenings past, will appear in his great character of Richelieu, in the play of “Richelieu.” Although this of itself is sufficient to fill the house, still it forms only a part of the evening's entertainment. After the comedy of “ Simpson & Co.” with which the amusements of the evoning will commence, will have been finished, Mr. 8, Pearson will sing a patriotic song in commemora- tion of the American victories in Mexico—during which a large transparent likeness of Gen, Taylor will be ex- hibited. ‘To-morrow evening, Mr. Forrest's benefit and last appearance will take place. Bowery Turarne.—If novelty and excellence consti tate attractions, the Bowery Theatre will be crowded to overflowing to-night, ‘The new national piece ontitled “The Battle of Buona Vista and the Bombardment of Vera Cruz” will be produced. In the first Mr. Vache will personate old Rough and Ready, and in the other Mr. Clarke will personate Gen. Scott. Gen. Santa Anna, “the great defeated,” will be represented by Mr. ‘Tilton. Tho “Golden Farmer,” » domestic drama, much ad- mired, will form part of the evening's entertainments.— On the whole the bill put forth this evening is every way worthy ef the Bowery Theatre. Aunxaxpen THe Maaicran.—Mr, Alexander's engage. ment in New York is drawing to close, to-morrow night being hislast appearance. Wo would recommend any of our fellow citizens who have not enjoyed an even ing with bim, to visit him this evening; and although he is possessed of no supernatural power, we defy the closest observer to give the least explanation of how he accom- plishes his extraordinary tricks, One and all leave him amazed and confounded. Vauxnatt Garvex.—Eaton continues his task of walking one thousand miles in one thousand quarters of ‘an hour, and from the prosent appearance of this un- rivalled pedestrian, we feel confident he will perferm what he has undertaken. Hundreds of our citizens New Books, Tus Kevor Avcnon, om Youre Sanon's Asseranr, ay Wa. Baaor, $. M1. U. 8. N., skeen sorrow —R. L, Shaw, 222 Water street.--This is decidedly the best work for the maritime community. and the best edapted to convey perfect instruction to ail who desire to learn the profession of seamanship that we have ever seen ity has reached s second edition, and deserves to rench twenty, as it no doubt will, We shall have more to say respecting this valuable work ; afd in the meantime it should find «place in every library and on board every ship. Tue Evuce innaces.—We bave received from the author, Dr. Horace Wells, of Hartford, Conn, « mnanil pamphlet, which he says ls in answer to & request made by several scientific and medical societies of Kurope, who have desired him to furnish them with the evidence of his priority of discovery of the application of gas or vapor for the of surgical operations. He need not have to so much trouble, because it is well ascertained that he, and no other person, ts the coverer, In E it Urope. however. orc rom tee most rapectae ices matter at rest there as well as here ’ Inronmarion rot ree Proven —The t6th Long & Bro., 32 Ann street, C ) Cycrornvim of Exciun Lirenarean Hamerne’ CyoLore: Nos. 8 and 9, is also |. A. Munson & Co., No. 12 Beekman street, have published a neat little of the environs of New York, with @ list of the steam! railroad avd lines pizes Seem Tt i neatly got up, and is ane reference. J. Disturnell, No, 103 Broadway, have published eor- root map of the seat of war in Mexico, '® copy of Fe aee cea map tate at te battle of Reense de in Palma, L, Nagel bas published a very good likeness of Signora Closes, Es abe appeared at the Park Theatre Martin's Gurenwood, ILiusraaten, ke.—The reputation of this work is admirably sustained by the number, just istued. Our beloved Greenwood is suitabl; represented, and we would advise the lovers of engravings to secure ‘The price of each num! Tue Amenican Jovanal ov THE Mevicat Sciences for April, 1347, Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia. —Of all the works issued from the on medical matters, this is, perhaps, the most . We recommend it to the profession. Inuvstratep Lire oF Gen. Sco’ copy of the early impressions. fifty cents. A, 8. Barnes & Co., 61 John street, and Burgess, Stri Co.—This is a history of Gen. Scott's from his birth to the capture ¢ Vera Crus. It will be read with interest at the present time. Tue Pocxet Recxonen, J. H. Jennings, 122 Nassau street.—A very useful pocket companion, containing for reckoning ‘timber, plank, saw logs, boards, wager, &e., with a table of distances on the canals. Tue Captivity or Narounon at St. Hevea, by Count Montholon, Nos. 5 and 6, Mr. H. Graham, Bur- ges, Stringer & Co,, and Wm. N. Y¥.—The bare mention of the publication of this valuable work is suf- ficient to obtain for it a ready and extensive sale. WASHINGTON AND HIB Germnaids - lecteg yh Aang Revo.ution : By George Lippard—Burgess inger, Long & Broihes, and Wm. Grabam, “New York A beautifully written and very interesting work, We hope that it will have a large circulation. Strraxs or Squattens’ Lirs anv Fax Weer Scenes : by Solitaire—Burgess & Stringer, and Win. H. Graham, er w York.—This is a capital work—abounding with fun, humor, and scenes and incidents of the West. Tancrep; on, Toe New Crvsave : By D'Isracli—Wm. H. Graham, and Bi & Stringer, New York.—It is sufficient of this work to say, that it'is from the pen of D'Israeli, one of the best English writers. Funtation: By Lady Charlotte Berly—Burgess, Stringer & Co. Wim. H. , Long & Brother, and Wn. Taylor, New York.—We are confident that this work will be read with interest. ‘Wm. Taylor & Co. have published the “ Dead Shot,’ being No. 5 of the minor drama. City Intelligence. Tue Weatuer.—The thermometer stood at noon yes- terday at 74 degrees. Inwumination of tHe Barox. Orrice.—Mr. Gillean, the able and indefatigable manager of the light house and revenue systems of this port, will sot the Barge Office, at the foot of Whitehall, in a most brilliant blaze this evening, from 8 to 10 o'clock. He intends it shall illuminate the harbor, and be the grand feature of the evening. Carri Ganven—The citizens will have s fine oppor- tunity of secing, the grand milltaty parade, by a visit, to-day, to the only delightful and health-giving location in this city, Castle Garden, The proprietors have used every means in their power to render the garden nn at- tractive resort. The promenade commands a view of rural and sea scenery, which cannot be surpassed. It is said by sages, that medicine should only be used on raro oceasions, but the natural doses of mountain air and sea breezes, administered by French and Heiser, are always sure to have a salutary effect. We hope to seo the gar- den crowded. A Visiter Lecatty Distinovisne.—The talented and respected Samuel D. Parker, Esq., District Attorney of Boston, who is at present in our city on one of his annual tours of observation, was prosent yesterday at the trial of Levi Harris for forgery. Judge Edmonds had the discriminating politeness to invite Mr. Parker, as awell tried veteran in the sclence of criminal juris- prodence, to aseat on the bench; but Mr. P., with his usual modesty, merely took # seat within the bar. He has long been’ considered the model for all district at- torneys, and we cannot but hope that every public pro- secutor will emulate his learning, his seal, bis industry, and his unruffied temper, in every matter of public in- terest. Surcipe.—Coroner Walters was called on Thursday evening, to hold an inquest at No. 60 Anthony street, on the body of 8 colored woman, named Caroline Weeks, who caine to her death by taking # quantity of lauda- num. Founp ix tHe Waten.—Coroner Walters held-an in- quent also upon the body of an unknown man, about 45 years old, who was found floating in the alip at the foot Of James street, on Wednesday night. Verdict, death by drowning. Fine.—A fire broke out at avenue B and th street, yesterday morning, ubout 2 o'clock. ‘The fire was soon extinguished. Damage trifling. Avornen.—The Hudson River Factory also took fire yesterday morning, and the frame building was de- atroyed. Lisenatity or 4 Wait Srreer Buoxen.—A laboring man named John Farroll, picked up in Wall street yes- terday, a thousand dollars in bank bills, belonging to a broker in that street. Upon taking them to the ewner, who carefully counted them, and pronounced the amount correct, he was presented with a shilling, as the reward for his honesty and trouble. It was weak-ness in the man to refuse the gift, as he was poor and in want of a dinner, without the first sixpence to buy it,but it was upen the impulse of tho moment, and done before reflection. Hunger reminded him of his folly, but it was too late. ‘The shilling, the broker, and the thousand dollars had disappeared, and the poor man wandered through the streets pennyless yan Brooklyn Intelligence. Tur Hicnway Ronseny.—Pursuant to notice, a meet- ing of the eltizens of South Brooklyn was held on Wed- nesday evening last, ut the Grammar School, on the corner of Atlantic and Henry streets, to take into con- sideration the best means of preventing a repetition of the outrages against life and property that have been lately committed there, Resolutions were passed, de- elaring it expediont to abolish the present system of police, and have a day and night police ona new aystem Appointed. Messrs, G.B. Lamar, E,W. Dunbam, A. Mann, Jr.,J. A. Underwood, J. M. Moriarty, and JN. ‘Taylor, were appointed a committee to confer with the Common Couneil on the subject. Until the new force be properly organized, it was revolved that the citizens be requested to organize themselves into a nightly yol- unteer patrol. Law Intelligence. Surnemr: Count, May 6—Present, Chief Justice Bron- son, Mr. Justice Beardsley, Mr. Justice Jewett.—The Court t 1is morning after hearing some motions for judgment on frivolous demurrers, took up two reserved causes. The argument for the second cause was not concluded when the court adjourned. Court or Genrnat Sxssions, May 6.—Before Recor- der Scott and Aldermen Benson and Purser; Jonas B. Phillips, Esq., District Attorney, ad interim.—Pleas of Guilty.—James Davis,indicted for having on the 22nd Gf April {ast, stolen a quantity of clothing, alleged to be worth $43, the property of Adonis Caruthurs, was per- mitted to plead guilty of petit larceny, and was sent to the penitentiary for the term of one year John Wil- liams, algo indicted for a grand larceny, in having stolen & quantity of jewelry, belonging to Clara Maria Rolpb, pleaded guilty to a petit larceny. Plea received, and the accused remanded for sentence. John B. Rule, indicted for obtaining $22 68 by false token, entered & plea of guilty. Plea received, and the accused sentenced to 9 months imprisonment in the penitentiary. No cases being ready for trial, the Court then adjourned until to- morrow morning. Cimcurt Count, May 6—Before Judge Edmonds. — The Forgery Case—The evidence for the defence was not closed when t adjourned. News From THE Sanpwicu Istanps.—We have files of the Friend and the Polynesian to the 26th of December last, from which wo make the following ox tracts:— By the Currency Lass, from Tahiti, we learn that the French have completed the fortification of Papeite,by ex- tonding ® wall five feet high and four feet wide around the town. No oneis allowed to go beyond it, without a it from the governor. All persons are required to within doors after 8 o'clock in the evening. went to witness his performance , expecting to see him give up the contest talon "al Xt Time.” “But they were obliged to confess at leaving, that he, although only 77 years old, will no doubt come out the victor. . Musical. Itatian Orena.—To-morrow evening the favorite opera “I Lombardi” will be performed by the Italian Opera Company at Palmo’s. The opera of “ Semiramide’’ has been in rehearsal for some time past, and will be produced in an appropriate and creditable manner next on Last evening Signor Benedetti’s benefit took e. | Crntere’s Mivernets—The price of admission td there delightful minstrels is only twenty-five cents, and no one can spend a more agreeable ning, for any eum, than afford, especially to the lovers of Ethio- pian murte. oir voices are good, and so drilled from constant practice, that tae “peso critic cannot detect the slightest error. They give concert this eve- Mechanics’ Hall. | ulog ‘On the 24th of October, H. B. M.'s ship Grampus, Captain Martin, sailed for Raitea, for tho purpose of rsuading Pomare to accept the propositions of Gov. Brunt ‘and restore quiet to the island. It is suppored that she will accede, as she has suffered much and the rainy season is comming on, which would cause distress among the Tabitians in the mountains, Trade is very a jall. 'A schooner from Tahiti, bound for this port, (Hono- lulu) with French priests on board, is reported as ninety days out, and not heard from. oakanu, the murderer of Pui, was executed on the Sth inst., at 12 o'clock, M., at Kailua, Hawaii, in presence ofaa concourse of people. The re and crew of the U. 8. 8. Shark left about the 20th of November, for California, in H.B, Co,’s schooner Catborough. Several new and very rich veins of copper ore have lately been opened about 70 miles below Sault St. Mary’s near the northern shore of Lake Huron, Ley | withya about thirty hours run of Detroit. In a single tons have been taken out, of excellent copper, ready for | Counct. | Boano or Aupenuey—Thursday Evening—Prosent | Cc juorum \bers.—- Pas rolaetes of the preceding meeting were read and | —Several were presented and referred. | From committee on strests,ia favor of build- aac n From committee on gle el committee on lands to John Crow: 5 ‘imposed upon tim tor violation of or” dinanee 7 —The Board concurred with the Board of Keistante tn ‘mum not to exceed $10.- | 000 to be “oy on por pont pense. a —_ | Papers the Board lssistants.—' joard con- curred we the Board of Assistants in ordinance for sandry sewers | bn tecetation to pay OO Oe | and Ie favor of granting the use of court room at Harlem as om sewer in Greenwich street from Battery Fines to: Meerts street. Accepted, and ordinance con- con the list of nominations, notwith- the ret of the Diayor. ‘Tho veto was sustained then called up the veto of the Mayor, in relation to ‘isons ei “iy x super vow moved to refer it to Committee on Laws. ) Tefer was loat—vote 11 to 3. of Ito 3 t0 The Bupervisers of 1841 the Moni et 1 to 3, amount of Cblalned aguinet their refusal to judgment them—for award to J Lynch the amount due to him for ser- vices to the city—notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor. Petition of Bernard Duffy, for remiasion of fine for | hon + lec eus cated Referred to Committee on ice, Ald. Livincsto® presented a petition from many citi. zens, to have copies of the records in Office made, with i sdexes, ke. with a resolution restrict- ing the price to sx cents per folio for copying the ro- orn. ded the resolution secom| 296 Be rm panying ac te Ald. Purse the petition. Hess ! that be had been informed ‘s Office thst thie work would cost $100,000. He would prefer that + ¢ office of Register be a walary office, ‘heamount saved to the city in this manner be tothe gradual payment for this work The bezt to grow interesting, when it was discovered thatthsr wasno quorum. Py, Board therefores: od adjourned to next Monday Boann or Assistant ‘Denwen—Nell Gray, Enq., resident in the chair —B House, Castle Garden — A petiti was present tre oul persons to have a dont house erected at Cast! > Garden” Referred. Fencing Lots.—Repert an | tesolution in favor of cau- sing the vacant lots lying bet v+en 17th and 18th streets, and avenue B and Broadway < be fenced in, Concurred in, Avenue B.—Report and res l.tion in favor of regula- ting and paving avenue B, betw«.n 13th and 18th streets. Coneurred in, Sewer in Greenwich Street.—Leport and resolution in favor of building a sewor in Greenwich street, be- tween Battery Piace and Morris street. Adopted. Vetoed by the Mayor.—A communication was received from the Mayor, vetoing the resolution d, allowing John Wright the privilege of erecting a building at the bulk head of Coenties slip. Ordered on file. Bloomingdale Road.—Resolution from the Board of Aldermen, in favor of opening Bloomingdale Road, be- tween the 7th and 10th avenues,according to law. Con- curred in. Sewer in Cliff Street.—Report and resolution in favor of building a sewer in Cliff street, between Beckman and Fulton streets. Concurred in. Private Drain.—Resolution in favor of granting per- mission to James 'Brady to construct a drain from his buildings on 12th street, to connect with the sewer and the same—concurred in. Appropriation of Public School,—Resolution in favor of depositing certain moneys to the credit of the Board of Education for a school house in the 14th ward—con- curred in. Twenty-ninth street—Report and resolution in favor ofr ing and paving 29th street, between the 6th and 7th avenues—concurred in, ‘Third street—Report and resolution in favor of caus- ing the sidewalks in 3d street, between avenues A and B to be flagged—concurred in. Adjourned until Saturday evening. lice In 1 Charge of Fraud.—A sin of fraud or forgery has been under investigation his honor the Mayor, for the last few days. ting the obtaining of six pipes of Madeira wine, valued at $600, on Thurs- day, (yesterday,) a week ago, from the firm of Peck & Van Burgin, No. 60 Front street, by means of an order purporting to be drawn by Depuy, Mann & Sweet, No. 114 Warren street, near Went street. ‘The wine was de- livered as per order, marked cash; and the order further stated that it was to be shipped that day; consequently Peck & Van Burgin knowipg the house to be delivered it forthwith, and on the following Saturday sent down for the money, and then was informed that the order was fraudulent, as they never authorised any such purchase. The matter was laced in the hands of officer A.M. C. Smith, of the [ower police, and ina short time the porter was found cart, and from him they aseertained that the six pipes of wine had been taken to Barclay and Livingston's, in Broad street. Upon enquiring of that firm respecting the receipt of the wine, they stated that a broker by the name of David R. Burns, doing business at No. 100 Wall street, deposited the above 6 pipes of wine with them for sale, “This, with other circumstances connected with the caso, and the similarity of Burn’s handwriting, and that of the order, justified the Mayor in issuing a war- rant for the arrrest of Burns, for the of further investigating the matter. We are that the Mayo held Mr. Burns to bail in the sum of $2000 which he gave, and was liberated from custody. Arrest of Laftere.—Officers Mansfield and Creagin, of the 17th ward, arrested, on Wednesday, a black called Bob Vermilyea, alias Jackson, and his wife, on charge of entering various stores under pretence of pur- chasing small articles, and while the woman is ‘making black rascal is concealing property under his cunt. On searching the dwelling of these thieves, the officers found quite an assortment of arti- cles, such as combs, brushes, handkerchiefs, &c., evident- ly all stolen, for which an owner is wanted, Apply to the above officers, at the 17th ward station house, corner of the Bowery and Third street. Attempting to pass Bad , “the 4th ward, arrested on Wednesday ni; cdPatrick Green, on a charge of attempting to pase three $5 spurious Globe bank billa on B. Seligman, 121 Chatham street. Detained by Justice Drinker for examination. Robbery of a Watch.—Tho dwelling No. 239 Fifth st... was robbed last Sunday by some thief of a «mall lady's PE gold watch, together with a heavy gold chain, valued in sill at $100, "belonging to Mrs. Hernandes. sipposed to have been stolen by a Dutchman called Mix Frietas. Robbing a Til.—Officer Beadle, of the Fifth ward, rested on Wednesday last, a man called Mix Friet Dutchman, on a charge of stealing from the till of Claus Pope, grocer, corner of Walker and Church streets, $49 47, in bank bills, gold and silver, Sixteen dollars of the money has been recovered by the above officer. Justice Drinker locked him up for trial. Grand Larceny.—A black fellow, called Jacob Min. turn, was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing an overcoat, together with a lot of wearing apparel, valued in all at $40, the property of Thomas Kawson, residing at No. 92 Nassau street, Committed for trial by Justice Drinker. ‘Burglary.—The premises, No, 114 Greenwich street, oceupled by P. & G. Hodenpyl, agent for the Nether- land Society, was burglariously entered on Wednesday night, and six accordions, a French jewelry box, t alabaster vases, a dozen French gilt souff boxes, and rious fancy articles, valued in all at $150 stolen. Officer Dwyer, of the Ist w arrested a mau called Bernard Nerlin, yesterday, on suspicion of having committed the above offence. The accused was detained for a further oxamination. Second Ward Hotel_—Grand Illumination ‘To-Night. Hotel about the hour of Lunch, 's Juleps, hi hers, o. lus Paneh— palate, with a greater relish, play, e of nectar through the eof the "Tis n famous old retreat, kept in good old style, Where many, to enjoy themselves, will walk a good old mile. Now all who feel a pride for our stetory’s elation, To-night just tke a view of the bright iHlumination, Atthe Second Ward Hotel glory of the nation. Portable Dressing Cases, of an entirely new and compact truction, furnished with artic! he size of which do not tfrom their usefulness an ele- peculiarly gant and complete appendage to the toilet; also, plete ap dag ee: . by Adapted to the wants of the travelling JaBtiEs gig eae 177 Broadway, opposite Howard Hotel. Metallic Tablet Razor ‘The attention of dealers is invited to this arth te. belay spade of the Meet eee erin, under the supervision: “They have, in all eases, rendered to purchasers the most perfect satisfaction. G. SAUNDER! S & SON, 177 Broadway. a few doors above ‘Courthandt st. in want of these nos tablishment of J. W. best assortment kept in this city: who assisted the cartman in placing the wine on the | PROGRA! Of the Arrangements iat Ci made by 3 bap ‘ ee omens fr te ithe a: ration af the ens Glorio 3 that have rin igatimerican forces inthe wer now ting bet ited States and Mezi: + = Whe Committes have selected Friday, the 7th day_of Kish Hepase GSS Pslne Alwerger Bunes Viom ond . H " ; ist Vera Cruz, and the trangements for the day are as follows:— unrise a National Salute wil from the Battery, pdt tational tag ‘will be dlaplayed frou all the public dings. , It, te of One Hundred Guns will be fired et twel ee aeeke an fer te bee, Washington Bauate, Tompkins Stuare aad Hariem. The e Fires Division of Artillery, commanded by Major Ge ther mi will fa oh the ocean. Phe line willbe formed ou the Batte> "ieBhe route of the 07 vill be from, the Battery, through Marketfield street to Bro lway to Warren vray —up Br guvet--down Warren strect to West Broadway—through West areas dows Canal atrect—up Canal street and Broadway to il street—through Grand street to the Bowery—dowa the y, and Chatham street to the , where they will pay the honors of a marching salute to the Mayor and Com. Inon Council, and after firing afue-de-joie in the Park, will be di “(The military C being under the command, of Major Genera Sandford, all corps desirous of uniting in the celebration wil report to him.) a i other public buildings in, the Parle (with Pee Ci Heal ae Hall ot Hteconds) “will be brilliantly illuminated in the evening, (being the eve of the anniversary Palo Alto. ations to commence at eight o’clock in the eve- hich time Signal Rockets will, be sent up from the ning ; at wl City Hall. On Saturday, THE EIGHTH DAY OF MAY In honor of the Illustrious Dead that ha tles of Palo Alto, de ta Ps and Vera Cruz. I. From sunrise until sunset the #lags on all the public buildings i 3 ke f all pub) ile a ea ie pce ode play their flags in the same manner th he day. Committee of IN, the Board of Aldermen. New Yo J. at First Division N. Y. 8. Artillery. DIVISION ORDERS. Ge i haa theah New Foun, May A vael ‘The Major jeasure of anucancig the Das paar ote wr coating ie. orgunizaion ghts and piv irision, andthe ined’ corps itt city, ‘The thanks of th sre justly, due.to the me 9 1S @ passage Of this important act, and particur rly to Hoa. dohn Hi. Bowie, of the New York delegation, for his unremitting attent:on to their interests. nS ¥ joued Office te of Com 1 icers of the Artillery, and of the uni- formed Infantry in the City, are requested to attend a meeting at the Artillery Drili-Rooms, Centre Market, on Monday o'clock precisely. By order of Major Gene- crening peng at R.C. WETMORE, Div. Ins. First Brigade (Light) Horse Artillery. IGADE ORDERS. New Yor, May 6, 1817, The Brigadier General has much pleasure in promilgating the bore Biising Onder for te Govergment anf information ofthe iy igadier Genera forms, F Onder ety. @. STORMS, A. D.C. Sizth Brigade New York State Artillery. BRIGADE ORDERS. ‘4 ew Yonk, May 6, 1817. ‘The Brigadier General has the gratification of promulgating the Socegeene cede, foe fe information and government of this figedes By order of yor’! Brig. Gen’, GEORGE P, MORRIS. Jamas Paces, Brigade Major. Firat Brigade New York State Artillery. BRIGADE ORDERS. Py, New Yonx, May 6, 1817. ‘The foregoing Division Orders are promulgated for the in- formation and {of the Brigade. Tee E Gene sceanetalaies the Brigade upon the, ye e of the act sustaining the uniform corps of the city of New York. By order of Brig. Gen. |. HALL. D. § BRALL, Brigade Maj. and Ins, Military. form corps will parade to-day with increased grati in consequence of the pissage of the law prese: their organization, rights and privileges. ‘This important act includes the Light Infantry companies, as well as the Firat Di: Vision of Artillery, and thus preserrés to the. city & body of olunteer troops, hon w iscipline our citizens and ma- glatrates have lalways relied with confidence to ensure the peace and safety ofthe city. The Joint Special Committee the Com. mon Couneil of the city of New York, appointed to, make ar Tangements to celebrate our victories in. Mex that the public buildings in the Park cords) will be illuminated on the eveui May vastant, ‘being the eve of the anniversary of the baule of Palo Alto; and ing on the principal public t to illuminate the build: ings on the sau “and also all such others of the citizeus as shall (eel disposed to join in the illumination. y order ofthe VINGSTON, Chai ; , Chairman. New York, May 5, 1847, Sixth Brigade, New York State Artillery. BRIGADE ORDRRS. ; - ‘New Yorx, May In compliance with Division Orders of this forme aud equi iafanry of Ue tatyand Sach regimens, olonela faruet, and’ Vates, will mak upon the Commnssary General. for the necessary smmuci- tion ‘The several troops of Hussars attached to the Bri; are detaited or"apecial duty. “‘Theie commande will ~ the Brigadier General for further orders forthwith, yy order of BRIG. GEN MORRIS. Janes Paves, Brigude Major andginapector. | segeeh aber teesieietate: rae oF Soeaiesey iy nercia te " Keeping of G- PrFeshine, the host of the Cry Non i Grand street. fe has bees loaned to hiss by an U.S. steamer Princeton, and will be elevated th Saturday, in honor of the celebration of our late ries. | Whe Chasteness and beauty that the Neapotitan Pattison, Noe & y i ower trimming made by the i Tess beat by the sume gentlemen fess beatiful or desirable Genin gives notice in consequence of altert sie ifen Eb Chater ts lle is dansagh te tall dose, the entrance to whic : | His customers will hind the usual full assortm ‘ai Fours. 6 foot, | 1... . 6 £18 inches, standing |‘ ft. 8 inches,receding. } 6% foot, rising. VV—_—_—_—s—_—_—_———— | MONEY MARKET. Thursday, May 6th_6P. M. ‘The stock market at the first board was nearly at a | stand still to-day, as regards prices. ‘Treasury Notws, | &, Ohio 74, Reading Bonds, North American Trust, Harlem, and Long Island closed at yesterday's prices. Varmers’ Loan advanced \ per cent; Canton 4; Nerwich and Worcester 4; Reading Railroad 1; Morris Canal fell off }é per cent. At the second board Canton went up 1 per cent; Reading fell off \{, and Troasury Notes ; Farmers’ Loan and Long Island closed at prices current in the ynorning. ‘The Caledonia brings fourteen days later intelligence from Europe. Our advices as yet, are telegraphic, and | we are, consequently, without details relative to the markets. So far as we can judge from the necounts re- cvived, the news appears to be exceedingly favorable in ‘A commercial point of view. It is certainly @ very ex- traordinary circumstance for corn and cotten to rise simultaneously | ‘The Philadelphia eity loan of $390,000 has been taken As follows :—$15.000 at a premium of from two cents per one hundred dollats to per eent, and the balance in one bid, at par, supposed to be for account of some of thos e energetic and spirited fellow citizens, who have shown so’much and #0 lagdable a zeal in promoting the construction of the Central Raiiroed. It is for the pay- ment of instalments on her subscription to this that the | city will need the money now borrowed. ‘A counterfeit three dolar bill, purporting to be on the Mechanics’ Bank of Newark, N. J., dated May Ist, 1646, payable to Chas. Dunn, has been detected The signa- | tures are evidently engraved, and that of Matthias W | Day, cashier, followed & pen, but that of the presl- dent, J, A. Halsey, being lighter in the genuine bills, | would not admit of the peo following over the engraving ‘The engraving, paper, Ke, is well calculated to deceive, | and {t being the firet counterfeit of that denomination this bank, the ofleers of the bank were at some low ‘The whole appearance of the bill Js admirably caleuiated to deceive. ‘The bank ineued any threo's dated May Ist, 1846, nor of any denomination payable to Chas D m ‘The receipts of the Erie Railroad Company for the month of April, 1946 and 1847, were as anoexed New Yous axo Enre Rastaoap. most oved styles in this co shasers for trying, wears 8 afforded pare ean rating whol ~ le of retail, the publi ia ind ind vibe Vd et any ster lace sg ect April, 1847—For freight... .. $12,305 19 ae 6,788 51 ‘Total . S900" 6 April, 1846, . - sat6 9 Inerense..oecceseeeseeeees ce eeeeees $B6IT 4 ‘This Increase is equal to about twenty five per cent About two-thirds of the receipts of this company are from freights. ‘The exports of foreign and domestic merchandite and specie from this port in the month of April, distinguish.