The New York Herald Newspaper, May 19, 1847, Page 2

New York, Wednesday, May 19, 1847. Our Foreign dence. We have received by the Britannia several packages of letters from our newly appointed correspondents in Europe, as well as several highly interesting letters trom Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. ; Tu this day’s paper. will be found one trom Mr. Bennett, and one from our London correspon- dent, both of which will not only interest our readers, but give them a deeper insight into Eu- ropean affairs than they could acquire by reading volumes of books of travel. ‘We shall, in a day or two, publish letters from Berlin and other cities in Europe. The United States and Mexico—Policy of the two Governments. Mt The policy the government of the United States has pursued in relation to the manner of conducting the war in Mexico, must have aston- ished the governments of Europe. [t_ differs ve- ry materially from that which any of the Euro- pean powers would have exercised, particularly when we take into consideration the great dis- parity of strength and resources. It is that very thing that partially compels ug to pursue the course we have from the beginning. All who are intimately acquainted with the Spanish character, know very well that the Spa- nish race cannot be conquered—that the more you oppress them, the more they resist; or in other words, they will accede to terms im prow perity which never could be wrung from them in adversity. We have never warred with the peo- ple of Mexico, and have therefore avoided dis- treasing them more than eircumstances compell- edusto do. We have paid them at all times tor supplies furnished our army, and have never ap- propriated private property, without giving a fair equivalent in payment. We have respected non- combatants, and have liberated all prisoners on their parole who were disposed to give it. We have respected the national religion, and pre- served the property of the church from sacri- lege. Sueh is the policy we have pursued from the beginning, and we have no doubt our govern- ment will adhere to it to the end. It has been asserted upon what many are d posed to consider official authority, that it is the intention of the government to confiscate the immense property of the clergy in Mexico, to despoil the churches, and to force by such measures the submission of that influential par- ty; but we have no faith in these semi official statements, we do not believe the government intends any thing of the kind; it would be incon- sistent with its previous course, and we doubt very much the policy of the charge. Gen. Scott gave the people of Mexico to un- derstand, by his proclamation to the citizens of Vera Cruz, that their institutions should be held sacred, and that their lives and property should be preserved. Gen. Taylor has repeatedly as- sured the citizens of the section of country to which his operations have been confined, that their rights should not be trampled upon so long as they continued non-combatants, and his acts have been consistent with that promise. In every instance, humanity tempered with justice has marked his progress; and the prejudices of the people have, without doubt, been very much reduced, the benefits of which we shall hereafter We do not believe that all the advantages we have gained, all the prejudices we have remov- ed, are to be annulled by such a course of action on the part of our government. At this stage of affairs, there is too much good sense in the ca- binet to consent to such a revolution in its ac- tions. Any attempt to coerce the clergy, would be met with such a resistance as would lengthen the contest, at much expenditure oflife and trea- sure. [tis our policy to protect that class, and disebuse their minds in relation to their property and their religion. The clergy of Mexico, as well as of every other country are generally an intelligent, well-informed class; and it appears to use that very little dif- ficalty will be experienced in placing in a proper light the policy of our government. The institutions of the United States are established upon the most liberal basis—free- dom of thought and action exists in every section of this great country. We recognize, and in all instances where an opportunity offers, seek to establish similar principles in other countries. The clergy of Mexico, there is very little doubt, are anxious for peace, upon certain con- ditions. They have nothing to do with boun- dary or bonus; they want quiet possession of their property, and no interference with their religion or that of the people. Guaranty these, and we have peace at once; and that our govern- ment will do 50, we have not the slightest doubt, all statements to the contrary notwithstanding. According to recent accoants from the eity of Mexico, the inhabitants of the country, apart from the soldiery, seek the protection of the American troops, and the slightest evidence of a movement on the part of the mass for peace will, we have no doubt, b eseized at once by the Com- mander in Chiel in the field, and followed up by the government. In the event of negotiations being resumed, Mr. Buchanan will probably leave for Mexico, clothed with all the powers necessary to bring the matterto an honorable conclusion. In his hands, the interest of our own country wouid be properly provided for, and a just consideration would be exhibited for those of the deluded, mis- guided, and oppressed people of a neighboring republic. Senon Atocna.—We regret to see a disposi- tion in a portion of the press to malign and de- fame the character of the gentleman whose name heads this article. Because he is intimate with Santa Anna, and because also he was employed by our government in a semi-official capacity to make certain overtures to the Mexican govern- ment, he is considered fair game for editors to fire at. Some days ago we referred to this matter, and hoped that this unequal and unjust warfare, on an estimable man, would cease, but we are sorry to see it still kept up, although Sr. Atocha has no means of replying to the charges of his accusers. Itis beneath the character of the press to wield its tremendous influence to the detriment of an individual ; and particularly so when there is no cause. aman of honor and character Senor Atocha is well known in this city, where he has resided a number of years past, and his numerous friends look with contempt upon the malicious persecution now being carried on against him. We trust that we will not have to refer to this subject again, and we regret that the villy re- marke of El Republicano, concerning Senor Ato- cha, were inserted in this journal. They crept in under the fire and smoke of the war news from Mexico Emtarant Passencens.—From the Ist of Janu- ary to the 17th of May inclusive, 44,627 steerage passengers arrived at the Quarantine Station, while 527 died on their passage during the same period. Of those who arrived, 795 were admit: ted into the Marine Hospital, suffering with fever, and of whom sixty-five died. The whole | number admitted into the hospital with “ disease | general” was 1,115 Sreamer Sournerner.—This favorite vessel | arrived yesterday, in one of her usual quick | trips, from Charleston . «Raa, April 30, 1847. The Policy of the United States—The Progress of the Mextenn War—Amfairs of Europe. The last news from New York, giving ac- counts of the financial measures proposed by the American government to gollect taxes in Mexi- co during the war, has furnished to the press and politicians of Europe fresh topics of anger and abuse towards the United States. Despair- ing of finding anything in the Mexican army to exult over, they are now beginning to gather up fresh strength to array the new project of the | President to make Mexico pay for heating the poker. Nothing I am sure but the precarious position of France and England with regard to food, pre- vents some attempt a¢ a European intervention in the Mexican war; and if Mexico should con- tinue a long time obstinate, something will be tried in that direction, particularly against the establishment of American custom houses in Mexican ports. The journalists believe and say the United States are ambitious of monopo- lising all the trade, and a large portion of the territory of the American continent, and that Europe must combine to put an end to such projects. The only [motive which restrains France or England, is that of prudence and necessity. In producing and sup- plying cotton and corn to these countries, the United States poasess « control over their relations that no single nation heretofore ever did over those of another in time of peace. Neither England nor France dare quarrel yet with the United States, on account of Mexico; and thie is the surest guarantee we have of their quiet submission to the events in Mexico. Yet it would be prudent in the present state of the world forthe United States to finish the war with Mexico as soon as possible, so as to pre- vent the chances of any difficulty for the pre- sent, with the growing jealousy of Europe to- wards our mighty movement to national power and greatness The corn and money markets of western Eu- rope are still in a state of pressure; and aecord- ing to the most rational information, the eoming year will be as tight as the past, if not more so. The French Minister of Commerce has sent a circular to every commune or township of France, requiring an accurate return of the state of the crops, and the estimate for the next harvest. This will be a valuable piece of information when completed, but all existing calculations are, that there will be a large deficiency for the present year. The like deficiency is anticipated in Belgium and some parts of Germany, and I need not speak of Ireland and Scotland. The last harvest, and the anticipations of the com- ing one, have created a great pressure in the money markets of Europe, and accordingly it is now almost certain that many of the unfinished railroads in France and Englandj will be sus- pended for want of capital, if their respective governments do not step in and supply the va: cancy. This question, affecting railroads, has already occupied the English Parliament and the French Chambers, and already the British government has proposed to aid the Irish rail- roads by its own credit, The French govern- ment is about doing the same thing—so is the Prussian and the Austrian. These movements will cause great demands for government loans during the year all over Barope, which, united with the demand for food from America to supply their own deficiency, will cause a pressure in the money markets on this continent, unprecedented since the close of the last war. Take'this in connection, with the increase of general population—the increasing number of unproductive population, called the upper classes—the waste, corruption and extra- vagance of the several governments—the politi- cal agitation among the people—the continual drain of specie from Europe to America—and | the ensemble is any thing but favorable to affairs | in this quarter of the world. In such a state of | things the cash system is best for the United States. Buy and sell for cash as much as possi- ble. The French Chambers have presented nothing very remarkable since their opening. There was | quite an amusing and exciting tumult in the De- puties yesterday. It was produced by a speech of Abbé de Geronde, arepresentative of Toulouse, in the Department of the Garonne. The Abbéis a distinguished public writer, and isa legitimatist | in polities. The subject was the supply ormoney | bill. The Abbé attacked most vehemently the electoral system, under which 200,000 persons have a monopoly of all power over $5,000,000 of people. He denounced their corruption and | want of all morality. The President of the | Chamber tried to stop his harangue, and dozens of the members rushed upon thier feet, denounc- ing the Abbé in the most furious manner. For some time it was a perfect tumult, far surpassing in the energetic and the picturesque any thing that ever could be seen in Washington, and even superior in these features to what sometimes is exhibited in Tammany Hall on the eve of an election. Such an attempt in our Congress to put down freedom of diecussion on the elementary forms of the representation, would be denounced throughout the Union, and never could be done. In France, the freedom of public discussion in the Chambers is very limited—in the press it is atill more so—and among the peple, out of doors, it does not exist. The people cannot meet in public at all, except in a small number and with the previous consent of the government, who send always gens d’ armes among them, to see that they meddle not too much with public affairs. A few days ago several other exciting speeches were made in the Deputies—one on slavery in the French colonies, by Ledne-Rollin; and another on the nepotism of the ministry and the King by Lherbette, both members of the gauche or extreme popular opposition, It seems the King’s four sona command all the army and navy | —and the ministers always feather their own | nests, except Guizot, who is considered by all a | very pure man. In addition to this, there is a breach in the pre- sent ministenal party; and a very leading organ of the existing cabinet, la Presse, which has a large circulation, and is very impudent and ener- getic, has come out furiously against the cabinet | because it wont go ahead. Many think that this explosion in their own ranke has been secretly set on foot by the king, who is a very cunning old fox, and who wants to get rid of Guizot, and to patch ap the entente cordiale with England, to which Guizot’s severity is abar. If a change should take place in the French ministry, then look out for an attempt in conjunction with Eng- land, to interposé in Mexican affairs. In the mean time great excitement prevails in every avenue—in politice—in the money market— on the question of food—in railroade—and in the new spring fashions. In fact the only public matter which is taken quietly by the Parisians is ahorse race. Their annual races took place last Sunday in the Champs de Mars, immediately after the faithful had emerged from the churches, many of whom, with their rosaries and prayer books in their hands, hied to the course to see the spectacle, having previously had their sins forgiven them in the mormng. There was an im- T = hurting ‘their riders and- themselves. This ‘was'very mach “applauded, and some cried bis, bis, which is equivalent in Parisian theatrical patois, to encore, encore: They wanted to see it ovef dgain. Iu fact, I be- lieve the French have a greater taste in getting up an émeute, or a revolution, or anew dish in cookery, or a-new style of breeches,*or a new shape of a lady’s bonnet, than in horse races of any kind. One of the horses that run on that day isa highly respeetable animal, residing in a livery stable on the Boulevards, and he can be hired any day fora ride in the Champs Elysées or Bois de Boulogne, for ten francs. I have been in Paris now nearly six months. Ihave been busy the whole time, collecting ma- terials on every subject, which I could throw into letters of curious interest for a year to come, and extending to some hundred epistles. i have seen the highest and the lowest society—and all between, and have formed opinions of European affairs, on these facts, different from any I have heretofore entertained, or have seen in any book of gravels. Paris is the only great central point from which one can view accurately the whole frame of European society and government. Pa- ris is not alone the capital of France, the politi- eal centre of all that race who speak the French language—but it is, in some measure, the gene- ral metropolis of Europe, which is a confederacy of many great Christian nations, numbering five large monarchies, fifty smaller, and one republic perched up among the Alps. Here, all who can afford it, come once in their lives, to learn some- thing, or lose something. Ihave not been idle. Ihave many curious developments to give—em_ bracing many things over Europe. A view of the peculiar government of Louis Philippe—a cu- rious history of the rise and power of the house of Rothschild, and other bankers—a droll sketch of Fourierism in Paris and elsewhere in Europe— further view of.the condition and prospects of the newspaper press in Paris and in Europe, with some funny incidents—sketches of the various religious creeds, and their present condition, in- cluding the progress of philosophy and its influ- ence—the condition of literature and the drama, and particularly the remarkable growth of the opera and the ballet—all these subjects might be extended to more than a hundred letters, but it requires time to arrange and cast them into form. In many respects, the impressions made upon my mind are different from anything 1 have ever seen in books of travels or letters of travellers. 1 do not by any means think so much of Europe, asa highly civilized people, as I did—as a peo- ple destined to influence future ages, as ancient Greece or Rome did the centuries and the peo- ple that came afterthem. In the fine arts, in the refinements of society, in gorgeous luxury, Europe is ‘beyond any preceding age or people; but it is full of corruption, of licentious- ness, of demoralization, as Rome was in her de- cline. Religion is mere form—philosophy only display—and that practical good sense which can exist with the full enjoyment of human rights, is covered with chains and overcome by power. The higher and the lower classes are on the same moral level; and the middle and indus- trious class, where the germs of a better future exist, have no representative, no point of con- tact, no mouth, no tongue—they only have an eye looking, and a finger pointing onward to ano- ther age. In the elements ofa great nation—a nation that will influence the human race in all future time, the United States is centuries ahead of every country in Europe. How careful should our government and people be in using that power and influence in the right direction! Forelgn Correspondence of the Herald. Loxpon, May 3, 1847. Important Intelligence—Parliamentary Proceedings— Defeat of the Catholic Relief Bill—Monetary Crisis in England—The Bank of England—Speculatore—Irish Poor Law Bill—The Treasures of the Czar of Rus- sie—Spanish Matters—Theatricéle—Fever in Ireland. Parliament sinee ita re-aasambling after the holy days, has been productive of but little interost. An intorest- ing set-to ocourred, however, in the debate on Mr. Wat- son’s Roman Catholic Relicf Bill, which has had the ef- fect of creating some excitement in the religious world. ‘The object of the bill was, to remove somo remaining re- strictions against the Roman Catholics, and no doubt it would have passed the House of Commons had a little more tact and moderation been employed by its friends. | But the Earl of Arundel and Surrey came out boldly und “flat-footed”” with the declaration that he ndvooated the bill as a stop to the entire extinction of Protestunt- ism, which he believed would shortly be eradi- eated, by the establishment of the universal supre- macy of the Church of Rome. This bold decinra- tion alarmed the Houso, and though the bill was sap- ported by the larger number of the ministry, yet it was defeated by & majority of thirty-nine, Under the cir- cumstances, and compared with former times, even such a majority is » triumph. ‘The monetary criss is maturing rapidly, owing chiefly to the increasing exportations of specie, With every exit of specie from the vaults of the Bank, the currency is diminished to an extent seriously affecting every branch of business throughout the country. This is ow. ing chiefly to the Iw which obliges the bank to equalize ita circulation with the amount of specie in its vaults. law, for the passage of which Mr. Peel has taken to him- telf'a premature credit, and which, at the present crisis, will have fatal effects upon the country, unless some im- mediate remedy be quickly provided. Such {s the drain of bullion going on, und yet to be expeeted, that—and you may depend upon the fact—the bank actually con- templates the approaching “probability of being entirely exhausted of gold! In its alarm, the bank has resorted to very stringent measures, by contrasting in all haste ite circulation, by raising the rate of interest, and b throwing its ‘exchequer bills into the market in suo quantities, that th: are fallen toa discount. he ingue of bank notes becomes contracted at the bank, and private discounts are refused or greatly abridged, all the other banks thronghout the country. andthe till bro- kers, » vast class in London, catch the’alarm, in an in creasing ratio, and almost entirely refuse all accommo- dation to thelr customers. Unless some speedy remedi- al action fs resorted to, the results will soon break eut. and show themselves {n the stoppage of hundreds of country banks,and the failure of hundreds of otherwise substantial houses. The bank has had two great ob- Jecta in view In the urgent measures it has resorted to, both of which, however, it is to be belloved, are entirely eyond ite coutrol. | One great object in. view has been tofores the sale of stocks of grain held up by the great speculating Rouner (and all the great firms are merely great speculators.) The other and concomitant object in view, has been to check the drain of bullion abroad. It has miserably failed in both objects. and unless some remedial ald ts quickly provided by Parliament, as in France, the Chamber of Deputies bas provided for the Bavk of France, by enabling it to increase its circulation by issuing notes of a smaller denomination, there is no calculating the mass of ruin which will fall upon the tra- ding community at large, and resultingly upon the peo- Je in gener ral. lepression of the public funds which I adverted to in a former letter, continues unabated, with every ra- tional t of augmentation. This is » serious af- fair in this country, where the greatest amount of pro- perty of the men of propert; und the gentry, whose pri- vate expenditure gives vitality to the homie trade, con- vista inthe public funds. ‘This depression within the last six months, amounts to 10 per cent. Now it may be calculated that at least one third of the total capital of the funds, say nearly three hundred millions, has to be from various causes, annually sold ont. With these da- te you may calculate what a terrible loss is suffered in individual property at the present rate of £10 on eve- ry hundred pounds. The great ulating houses, whieh by means of bank facilities and thelrown jenke resources, hay od themselves of the command over the stocks of in the country, bold, ag it_ were, the people of Eng! the Bank of England, and the fortunes of individuals, byork gt f They have almost the same power wh! Jone) in Fayre, mien. held for Pharoah all the public aries, ant peo] Berea ite made tribute to them, and pouring their Haka Garand Wa hd gookin of Chale ledoneey Teorbout ie oun 8 ain di, at ich an ito their every working man hi es from the country, at least 20 per cent of his wages The increased price of the rige of Hoeedstate sonia ie ite ete mn the prosperity of y the people be, in a measure, neutralised by an increased abundance of money, But when the scarcity of the rime and daily nevessary, is (as it now 1s) accompanied w still greater scarcity of the medium of procurin; is prime necersary of existence—there lies the rub. The continuance of this state of things or its discon- tinuance, depends in a great measure upon circumatan- ces and contingencies beyond the control of man. These are, Ist. Whether it il please the at Ruler of ail things to make the coming harvest abundant and pro- luctive, 2d. Whether Awerica will be able to pour in mense crowd of people—probably fifty thousand —principally ranged on the high embankments which surround the field. The races and the running were the poorest and meanest | ever saw —~and thé people seemed to look upon itwith the same sentiments—without interest or excite- |tment. The only ewent of the day that at- | ttacted their attention, was a clumsy acci continued and unabated supplies. ad. Whether the cash and builion in the Bank of England will be adequate to supply the means of purchase. For. though the wealth of the bank is igmensa, and ite araets, capital, and property, far beyond oven twice its liabilities, yet it cannot, at a oriaia like this, the extent of which was un- command bullion as it is wanted, no more than arich farmer can command wheat ashe wants it. To comprehend fully the present crisis, it must be intently that the main circulation of Kingland consists of 8) ». that is of sovereigns. These aro now rapidly leaving the country, and nothing to eupply their place. | seems to upon the government whose to be to let alone, and not to ‘with the eouree of trade.as they call it, which ig not, however, the legiti- to, he ve ory uy vac the pated the oman equivalent remedy sei stalk through the Tana produced by the most fatal con revolution, ruin which will far what could be or most terrific ‘The day after the above was written the subject was broached fn Parliament, though for obvious reasops the real extent of the evil is not fully open to the publio. Aod though Lord Ashburton declared that the best bills could uot be discounted tat the fearful rate of 12 and 13 per cent; and Mr. Baring showed that all the trade of the country, the trade, is especially the export founded on bills and discounts; and though it is known that In the manufacturing districts the works are stop- Ping for want of money, while he adverse exchanges are a the country of money—yet Lord J.” fusll comes forward with t) ion that government i tends to help on the drain and tighten the money mar. Kot by taking up freeh loan for Irelsnd. | Strange. in- fatuation of Ministers: it looks like “Quem Dues vult per. dere prius dmentat.” The Minister at the same tim declares that he will not relax Peel's bank law, and ena- bie the bank to istue notes, but, thet government is go- ing to issuenotes ! (For exeboquer bills are nothing but notes issued by government instead of the bank.) Sin- absurdity this, The exchequer bills are already at a discount, and notes issued by the bank would be in no fear of any depreciation. ‘This is refusing to issue 00d paporand determining to issue bad. Heu quantuld sapientia regitur mundus. Better issue rather none at all, ‘The fate of the Irish poor law bill in the Howe of Lords is rather doubtful. The continuance of the pro- sent Ministry {n power depen‘s upon it. On Thureday. he 6th next, the great cont #. willcome on; curiosity is all on tip-toe, One thing muy save the Ministry, there ia no party very anxious for power at this crisis, and on the eve ofa dissolution, ‘The bill at all events will be muh altered in the Lords. ‘The Ministry have at last found out the folly of their eloomosynary system, and are about to set the Irish to work on railroads, by advancing the money to the differ- ent companies to enable them to go on with their works. The ‘rint” and Mr. O’Connell are both at their last he condition of the latter lsrepresented as most all the horrors of a kind of snd cally upon every onethat pray for him.” By the last accounts he was unable to go on with hisjourney to Rome. and is obliged to remain where he 1a, in the south of France, there no doubt to die. A curious fact has come out with respeot to the tre: sures of the Caar of Russia, For a few years past the gold mines of Siberia has yielded richly, equal, it is said, to those of Peru when first discovered. ‘Tho Czar has been hoarding up all this gold, and kas milljonsof it, but he has found out that it does him no moi than if it was at the bottom of the ocean, while he merely keeps it; 20 be has come to the wise determination of investing it'in foreign securities. an imperial ukase for whieh pur- pote hes sppeared. ‘This has thrcwn the money market to @ grout ferment of hope and expectation. The breach between France and England \s consider- ably widened. Lord Palmerston is not a man to remain the passive recipient of a blow on the face. Not only have all the schemes and policy of France in Spain been ruined by British influence, but England has also inter- effectually to check the Mediterranean policy of | france. In Greece also France has met with a severe mortification, where, at the expense of upholding the infamous Colletti Ministry, she has long been supremo. The British cannon are the signifcant messengers which Lord Palmerston is now saying a word in the ear of King Otho and his Ministers; and they intimate with open jaws in the Pirmus that the Greek loan must im- mediately bo put in @ course of re-paymont, or that the British government will no longer be trifled with. ‘There is good reason to believe that the reports circu- lated of the character, conduct, and disposition of the youthful Queen of Spain were false and vile inventions Of the Christina faction, Such ciroumstances have come to light relative to the means by which France had es- tablished its power in Spain as Have had the effect of rendering the Afrancesados or French party odious in the eyes of every Spaniard. It appears that Christina was wholly devoted to France, and to perpetuate her own power, deliberately sold Spain and her daughter to Franco; abe kept the young Queen in a stato of fright. fal ignorance, and endeavored to corrupt her mind and morals with the view of accomplishing her dethrone- ment whenever it suited her views; and as now it has come out, actually conspired with the late Ministry and thelr creatures to dethrone her and invest the Duke de Montpenster with the Regency. But she is at last eman- ciputed from her tyrants, is reconciled again with her husband, and has put herself at the head of the popular and onward party. Jenny Lind, the blue-eyed Swedish syron, 80 long anxiously looked for by above two millions of people, has come at last. It will be a furore to see her, like the Fanny Elssler excitement in New York, Mrs, Butler has beon performing at the Queen’s theatre, before the Queen, with a company of noble amateurs, for the bene- fit of the Scotch and Irish. By-the-by the fever in Ireland » great and wealthy are beginning to be mowed down by it, ‘The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is lying at the point of death from it, joined with incessant anxiety. To allay the alarm, his friends give out that it is an affection of adifferont nature, and are willing to persuade them- selves that it is so, But alas W. ‘Theatrical. Park Turatax—To-night is Mr. Anderson's benefit. The bill in a vory attractive one. He performs in two of the most popular plays, and in characters in which he justly holds the pre-eminence over most of his com- petitors. ‘Those pieces are the “ Lady of Lyons,” and the “Elder Brother” We have commented at length on his acting in the first; there {s a freshness, an impul- siveness, a glow about his Claude Melnotte, which win their way to the hearts of all. Hislove is natural aad easy, tender and impassioned; his impatience at bis humble fortunes, his high aspirations, his sense of shame at the consciousness of having acted basely, his noble sontimonts, his firm resolves, his straggics of pride, affection, and of honor—theso arise alternately, andre given with beautiful vffect. He imparts « charming freshness to Charles, in the “Elder Brother,” that admirable play of Beaumont and Fleteber, He por- trays the student, who had now mingled with the world, and whove mind was intent only on musty lore, waken- in nd kindling with glowing impulses at 6 no class—the ‘and interesting seenes develope tho qualities of spirite ® proud and generous nature. Mr. Anderson gives great fect to this, and may be said to be unrivalled in the part. Thy play abounds in poetical conceptions and beautiful imagery; and his forte lies in giving expression aud grace to these, Altogether it is a bill of « highly attractive cast. Bowrar Tuearre.—The success that has attended the new American play entitled “ Witcheraft,” the nro- duction of which is an important event in the drama in the Unitsd States, is very flattering to the author as well as the management. It brings forcibly to the mind of all who witnessed it, the melancholy delusion which the people of New England labored under in respect to witches and witchcraft in former times, and which con- LP map many ap unfortunate victim to a violent death. The forms of proceeding that were ured in those days in trying and condemning supposed witches—the imputed charms by which they were supposed to work their evil influencer—the manner in which they were supposed to use them, are all accurately depicted, and carry us back to the time when these extraordinary trials took place. As might be expected, there is ample verge and room. Mr. Murdoch to display his powers asa tragedian. He takes the part of Gideon, son of Ambia Bodish, one of the supposed witches, and in enacting it gives a splendid specimen of what he is capable of. As usual, the Bowery receives an nnlimited amount of pa- tronage. Thisis not to be wondered at, when we see exhibited so much anxiety on the part of the manage- ment to provide entertainment without reference to cost, and to secure the services of actors of well kaown talent. © Ma, Acexanpen.—It is amusing to witness the surprise which Alexander the magician creates among his au diences every evening, at the Minerva Rooms, Feats the most wonderful and astounding are performed by him with the greatest ease, and in ® manner so complete and professional, as to bewilder his spectators and deter tom to the lovers of fine music, Every evening there Vavamatt Ganpen.—This place affords great attrac. will be @ concert performed by musicians of the first or- dor of talent. ‘Tue Duseat.—Feliciau David’s-charming composl- tion, “The Desert,” is to be given on the evening of the 97th inst., at thé Apollo saloon. Cunisty’s Mixetacis.—Those great favorites conti- nue to attract overflowing houses at Mechanics’ Hall.— Numbers are unable to procure seats, consequently are obliged to defer the gratification of witnessing these a talented performers, ‘Thelr new Darleaques aro exceedingly amusing. Notwithstanding the ad- dition of the gi ios tothe hall, the: would procure ets are limited, oyance from being, crowded to mt which reflects credit on the ma- ‘Those vocalists appear in Nor- walk, Ct., to- ‘One of the New Haven p ra, in speaking of them, says: The concert of tho entans came of lest night the house belng wel fled at an early hour by the élite of the city. It has been attempt- ed to compare them to the Hutchinsons, but from what L heard last night, such a comparison cannot at all be made, ‘The Hutehinsons sing very well. Their harmony eetly in pleasing and swelling cadences, and by thelr mellow notes sanctify the stago to x temple where the hosannas of angels seem to be offered to the Highest ofthe High. But the music of the Alleghanians is of different cast. They give us the oasence of sweet and soul-touching strains—they lift the soul from its mortal habitation aud cradle it upon the swelling billows of ce- lestial harmony. {n full and manifold chorus the silvery accord ‘a lifted on high, and then dies away as the ten- dei of an Aclo herp. Even their little merry e songs, their national strains, bear tho same characterla- tic, the same ringing harmony, the same masterly repro- sentation—always peculiar to these charming virtuoso— ‘Alleg! ‘We mention little Miss M the Alleghanians, worthy of public notice and acknowledgments; the little minstrel her soft sweet voice, has won the favor of the public. We are certain the iriends of heart cheer- ing songs, will rally around them, and find their highest expectations fulfilled. ‘The female Ethiopian Seronaders are very popular. They sing the most popular negro melodies, in imitation ‘ef Dumbloton’s company. 'y Intelligence. Invenrons’ Institute.—Tho meeting of inventors, mechanics, and others, interested in the above scheme, will be beld this morning, at Clinton Hall, at 105¢ o'clock. We have before ealled the attention of our readers to the plan, and are informed that it has been received with cordial favor by the inventive genius of the coun- try. We refer our readers to the call in another co- lumn. Fings.—Yesterday morning, about 2 o'clock, the roof of Houso No. 13 Goerck street, took fire—cause unknown. Damage trifling. A fire also ‘occurred ‘early yesterday morning, at 175 Chatham street, The fire was promptly pat out through the ald of the Fire Department—but the premises were much damaged by water. Supposed to be the work of an incendiary. ‘Tue Oniarx oF Lirr.—Dr. Hollick commenced giving his course of lectures on this interesting topic last eve- ning at Anatomical Hall, corner of Broadway and Grand street. and will continuo it this and to-morrow evening in the same place. He boro away the seal which a ohuri- ish profession had placed on the book of nature, and ex- hibited to his auditors their natural structure and ana- tomy in all their beauty and perfection, How it has happoned that a few mon have been uble to keep the world ting the extremel portant and interesting subjects on which Dr. Hollick eetures is to usa mystery. A new era hus, however, dawned upon the world, and truths of momentous interest to every descendant of Ad be investigated and comprehend impediments placed by a few prei the multitude acquiring knowledge, a1 and the path to it made clear and unobstructed. ‘This has keen accomplished by Doctor Hollick, who, unlike the majority of his medical brethren, thinks that nature hag no secrets, but what all may know. The models which the Doctor uses in illustration of his lectnres, are fac similes of the different parts of the human system, and give as clear an insight into the wonderful works of nature as could be obtained by attending the dissecting room. ‘The second lecture of the course will be deliver- ed this evening. Kerrer anp Dervties or tHe City Prison.—Yester- day, the long looked for inauguration took place in the city prison. The following is a list, including the keep- er and his deputies :—Keeper, William Edmonds, of the 9th ward. Deputies—Jobn D. Lindon, 1 th ward; Peter Crosby, 2d; Alexander Jackson, 4th; John W. Bennett, 6th; Archibald C. Reynolds, 6th; Robert MoGowen, 7th; John Mesler, 8th; Joseph W. Long. 10th; James W. Clark, 18th. Engineer—Lowis Hallaran, 14th ward Night Watch—Peter Van Houghton, Ist ward; Charle: Hoople, 3d. Female Department—Matron, Mrs. Foster; S ch, Barny Conway Essex Marxrr Pu 10th ward; John Coo; Jerrenson Market ‘9th ward. Hantem Paisox—William Chapman. Physician to the Prison—Dr. J. C. Covell, of the 8th ward, Fonuian Parens.—We have received from Berford & Co, No.2 Astor House, the London Punch and Iilus- trated News, to the latest dates. Fanmens’ Cius—Tuesday 18th May—Col. Clarke in the Chair.—Tho attendance of the members yester- day was less numerous than hitherto. The deaultory cusiness of the club was commenced by the sccretary reading a translation of an article, written in the Horti- cultural Review of Paris, by Le Compte Leprere, upon wutier, Edward J. Oliver, , 13th. Prison—-Deputy, Asa Butman, the method of preparing soeds, generally. The count impresses the neoossity of rejecting all seeds that float when immersed in water. He recommends the process of putting a piece of cotton into a cup of wa- ter, infusing the seeds and placing it in a proper exposure at the temperature of 20 to 25 of Fahren- heit—not to mix seeds. An extract was read from the Journal of Agriculture of the Highland Agri- cultural Society of Scotland, from the pen of J Tober, M. R. 8., where ho illustrates the bonetit of elec- tro culture, and states, that the Potate of fresh will extract electricity at = great distance. He alludes to tho experiment of the perforated card, which Mr. Oliver Smith illustrated in the presence of the Farmers’ Club, several months ago, in this city, practically. the burat of the two surfaces of the cards showing that the eleotric spark had not produecd a perio- ration from one side to the ether, as when made with a needle. but raised from the centre outwards on the op- ite aide of the cards. A letter was read from T. 8. kinner on tho benefits of agricultural education, and enclosed a pamphlet containing the sentiments of the Hon. Elisha Whillisbee, on the necessity of the sclence of agriculture forming the basis of national industry and prosperity, which were illustrated by the earliest recommendations of Washington, Jefforson, and other men of that day, who predicted the results that must flow from the encouragement of the science under the fostering care of government patronage. Pro- fessor Mapes warmly supported the principle, by which {eulture can be sustained, and showed the responri- bility in government in not liberally sustaining and cheri sbing all institutions that tended to the develop- ment of the soll and the science, that should reduee it. Col. Clark in alluding to the si that spinach, yellow locust ., by immersing them in warm water, fresh animation was excited and good plants produced. A letter was read from Mons. Payer, the permanent secretary of the Royal Central Society of Agriculture, in Paris, forwarded to the club, by the consul of the King of the French. in this city requiring all the information, either printed or written, thut the insutution could furnish on the subject of the potatoe, for the years 1845 and 1846. The process of raisins po- tatoes from seed, as practised successfully by Mr. Bois- of Germany, was read from a published report of item, containing some remarks upon which Alder- man Hall protested. The discussion of bis plan was postponed to the next meeting of the club, when Mr. Hall will prove the reasons of his dissent. The record of a very curious experiment was read, whioh tended to e produce of wheat, according to the depth of ground the seed was sown. It was the experiment of a Mr. Moreau, who furnished the club with the following ag the result of his investigation, He formed twelve distinct beds, in exch of which he planted 160 grains of wheat at different depths. ject of old seeds, stated them from trying to find out the way in which the; aredone. From a cup of beans ne will make a cup full of smoking hot coffee; from anovber cup of beans he will manufacture white lump sugar, and from a third cup of beans he will maoutacture milk: then mix tho three ingredients together and serve the compound to the au- dience. This is, however, one of his least wonderfal tricks. He will perform again this evening. M’cur. Buanay,—This talented artiste is engaged at the Park Theatre, and will make her first appearance to-morrow evening. She has many friends here who will be delighted to witness her graceful evolutions once more. Sporting Intelligence. Centartinue Course, L. 1.—The proprictor of this course appears to be doing a rushing busincss this sea- son, Anunnsually interesting match is advertised to come off this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, between the cele- brated horses Sarah Winch and Bushwhacker, for $2000. They are both Eastern nags, owned in Providence, and the match, which wae made last fall, has excited quite a JSurore among sporting men in all quarters. Sarah Wineb last night was the favorite at 100 to 70, but what the odds may be to-day will be ascertained on the track. Previous to the above there will bea dash for a mile, be- tween four good ones, in harness; and after the mateh & puree, best three in five, under the saddle, will be contended for. Ifsuch a bill of fare does not bring out a crowd, what will? The Long Island cars will lenve the Ferry st half-past 1 o'clock, and return as soon as the sport in over. Tho trotting match, over the Hampton Course, at Au- gusta, between Harlaem Boy and Mrs. Caudle, came off on Monday, the 10th, and rerulted in the triumph of the ator. gy ihe match was mile heats, in harness—beat three in ve. Jat heat, won by Mrs, Caudle—time 2 53. 2d heat, decided to be a dead heat, both horses broke bit ye Eaveoete ko iggrore 2.56, eat, wou fre. Caudle—Harlaes the sttide—time 2. 34, on vee The st. Louie Jockey Club had thels ha 6 Bt. is Joe! Val - ing on the 10th. ae Number oJ From which rove: came up, Heads. ip 53 M4 140 0 174 0 400 ” 700 93 2 123 1.417 130 1,360 M0 17350 137 1465, 4 ‘529 20 107 1,600 A letter waa rend on the durability of wood, and also the programme of the Queen’s County Agricultural So- ciety, and « notification of R. Dewitt, of Albany, of his establishment of a machine and model office in that city. The offer of premiums of gold medals for the best family yn harness, was announced. And a curious animal of the cookolu or elita species of fire fly, with two bril- ant emerald green eyes, was exhibited alive, and having for his residence » West Iudia sugar cane, well lined with his natural subsistence. The subject of the day— “The Dairy,” was, at @ late moment, introduced, when Judge Van Wy cke in a remarkably useful and improving mauner developed not only the tinportance of the cow. but the system that wae Dest adapted 1 to convert her 08: aud indispensable qualities to the service of man- kind. The Clubthen adjourned. Dern by 4 Faut.—Coroner Walters wes called yes- terday, to hold an inquest at No. 301 Water streeton the body of Aun Kehoe, « native of Ireland, aged’ 27 yeark who, on Sunday morning last, accidentally fell lown's fight of stairs, dislocated her neck, and died the following day. Verdict accordingly. Deatn sy Drownive.—The coroner was called to hold an inquest alse, we the body of an unknown apparently about 80 years of age, who was found floating in the Fast River, near the foot of Ri at. Verdict—death by drowning. The deceased {s sup- ored to have been in the water for 5 or 6 has Seger gst Gannett ied Inehes on a biack ov taloons lue overalls, white muslin shirt, striped pantaloone, neck handkerchief, and high quartered shoes. Supper Dratn.—The coroner beld an inquest also at the elty hospital, upom the body of F. Kerony, « native of Ireland, aged 53 years, who fell into @ dock, war rescued, and taken to the city hospital in sn exbw state, and died shortly afterwards Verdict—a by the shock to the nervous system, occasioned by falling into w dock. ne 5 day last week, knocked over ~ hoes cene Canal boat "uenry R, Smith, while the craft was in the weighlo at Utica. The water inthe lock was drawn out in » few minutes, but Vs havc she had under the boat, and was crushed to deat’ by ite weight again let in ting upon her. The water had to be be the look before her body could be extrica- residence of a colored woman. by the = Kmra’ hau Brown, No. 317 Contre strost, where, searching remises, a basket was found belong- to Mf. Maxwell," containing all the stolen Prince John then went {n search of the Tebbers, and in course of an hour, grabbed one of the borglars, ap ly lovking black fellow. called James Jones, Ike ‘mons, whom the officer found in Washington market; aud in the course of the evening, Prince John and officer Burley arrested another blac! fellow, an accomplice, called Charles , in Orange street. Both were committed by Justice Drinker. Mr. Maxwall left ihe an youtarday, taking with bim e P lars were placed in the custody” ae ; on ‘of the above officers, to conveyed back to Rockland county for t Den of Infamy.—Captain Smith, of the 4th ward, an officer Collady, arrested last night, about 11 o'clock, Kopt by a woman called Mary Ana Sterling, at No, 27 velt street, six young girls, bo- tween the ages of twelve and sixtoen years, by tho names of Jane Dunnity, M Conner, Mary Con- ner, Ann Maria Sterling, Martha Fleming, and Mury Madden, all of whom have bven living in'a miscrable state of prostitution at the above den. Justice Drinker locked them all up for a further hearing. ‘Stealing Money.—OMeer Seely, of the Sixteenth ward, arrested on Monday night » fellow called Francis Ecel- son, on a charge of stealing $25 from Solomon Frainer— Committed by Justice Roome for examination, ‘On the Lift-—Oficers Jaques and Miller, of the Tenth yard, arrested on Monday night e woman called Ann Jamison, on a chargo of “lifting,” from the stere of An- drew Conner, corner of Avenue D and Second stroet, a piece of calico valued at $3. Justice Timpson commit- ted her for trial. Stealing a Watch.—Ofioer Riley, of the Sixth ward, arrested on Monday night a woman called Maria ae on a charge of stealing silver watch, valued at $20, from Edward Robinson. while in a cribon the Five Points.—Justice Drinker locked her up for trial. ‘The undersigned, late deputy keepers of the Cit; Prison, tender’to. Melohl Fallon, Feq. ‘our slooers thanks for his gentlemanly deportment towards us while connected with him. Also, for the impartial and efficient manner in which he has the duties incumbent ou him wnile Keeper, Lamoreaux, oD 18. Magaes, Ditehate” 'W.8. Roberts, t, Jr. R.C. Campbell, J. H. Robins, Henry Strickland, R. C. M'lntire, Isaac Edwards, E. Fearnan, Stephen D. Gardner, Robt. Donnell, Law Intelligence. Surneme Cott, May 18—Present, Chief Justice Bronson, Mr. Justice Beardsley, Mr. Justice Jewitt.—In the matter of 0 and widening William street— motion to confirm commissioner's report—Mr. Brady, with whom was associated Mr. Lord, moved to have the oad of the commissioners for opening and widening ‘lliam street, confirmed. Messrs. McVey and Rey- nolds on the part of Joseph and Henry Hart, and Mesers, on paiieciss cpuuse hxcocrnat tae iemeres a C Its con: jon, It a) that Jbeoph and Henry tart took a lease of thees bots tm Chatham street, in 1840, from Peter Lorrillard, jr., for the term of eleven years, which was to expire in 186, by which leago the lessees covenanted to pay all taxes ani t might be made on those lots pending Mr, MeVey objected to the report on two grounds, first, that it was not in accordance with the abstract of the: assersinents lodged in the Street Com- missioner’s office; and secondly that the commissioners awarded the Messrs, Harts no damages, but took thelr lots out of the claas called damaged lots, and placed them amongst the benefitted lots, which put it out of the power of Messrs, Hart to recover any compensation, and in addition they assessed their lots at $700, which, un- der the covenants in the lease, they Would be bound to pay. Mz, MeVey contended at, great length that the jaws of 1813 and 1839 made it imporative on the com- missioners to asseas both the benefits and the damages, to deduct the one from the other, and the excess should, the amount which the owners of property were to poy or receive as the case might be. Mr. Mott, on be- half of Mr. Fanshaw, objected on the ground of valua- tion. Mr. Fanshaw owns house in William street, which is to be taken down in contemplation of the pro. improvement, and for which the commissioners ave only awarded $1300, although Mr. Fanshaw claims that it is worth $6000. Mr. Sandford will be heard to- morrow (this morning) on the part of a number of per- sons who object generally to the report; after which Messrs, Lord and Brady will open tho case on the part of the commissioners. Count oF Grxenat Sxasions, Tuesday, May 18,— Trial for Grand Larceny Resumed—At tho opening of the court this morning, the trial of Mary Simpson, for grand larceny, in having on the night of the 19th of Apri, stolen $220 from James W. Benuett, was resumed. ‘Tho evidence in the caso was summed up by J. W. Green, Exq., for the defence, and by Jonas B. Phillips, Kasq., Assistant District Attorney, for the prosecution. Tho case then went to the jury, who rotired, and after « brief absence returned « verdict of guilty. ‘She was re- manded for sentence. Trial for Grand Larceny.—Mary Caffery was next put upon her trial, on an indictment for grand larceuy, in having on the night of the 12th of April, stolen $46 from Henry Greswold. Hexny Gaiswoxp, sworn.—I liye at No, 98 John street; I was in the Park on the night of the 12th of April ; pri- ronet eame up to me and felt. about my pocket; sho was round me for ten minutes; after she left me! missed my pocket hook containing $49; Ithen got an offecr who took me to her house; | there found $43 of my money; the money now shown is my money. Joux J. McManus, sworn—I aim an officer of the 6th ward; I arrested the ‘prisoner je night of 12th of April; found $43 in her possession; 1 arrrested her from the description given of her by Mr. Griswold. ‘The cave was submitted to the jury, who, without re- tiring, rendered a verdiet of guilty. The Court then sentenced her to the State prison the term of three oars. *Trial.for Burglary.—James Conroy was then put up- on his trial, on an indictment for burglary in the 2d do- gree, in having, on the 16th of April, burglariously en- tered the house of Emily Freele, No. 129 Third Avenue, ‘and stealing therefrom two goid rings snd « brooch of the value of $10. The Jury found the prisoner guilty of petit larceny only, whereupon tho Court sentenced him to the Penitentiary for the term of 6 months. Trial for Grand Larceny.—Jacob West, colored, was then put upon his trial, on un indictment for grand lar- ceny, in having on the 28d day of July. last, stolen 12 vests, of the value of $48, from the store of John Mo- Kinley, No. 52 Bowery. Joux Mucican, sworn—I am a clerk in tho store of Mr. John McKinley. On tho morning of the 28d cf Jul ‘Weet came into the store with another colored mai hey went out I missed the vests; no other person was in the store that morning; the vevte were there on the night before, when the store was shut up. Jonx MeKiney. sworn—I keep w store No, 62 Bowery; on the 28d of July I missod twelve veste,worth about for- ty-five dollars. The jury, after a protracted absence, being unable to agree upon a verdict. were discharged. The court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. Unirep States Cincurr Count—May 18.—Judge Nel- ton adjourned the court this morning to Monday, the 14th of June next. Common Puras—May 18.—Before Judge Ingraham.— John Murphy vs. The Hibernian Burial Bentootent 80. ciety.—This was an action to recover some $40 or $60, claimed by plaintiff to be due to him as a member of the society. ‘The case ended in # nonsult. ° Usiren States Conmasionen’s Ovricn—May 18.— ‘The case of Josoph Johnson, Ist mate of Garr noticed in yesterday's paper, was examined this morn- ing, and Johnson held to bail in $200 to stand his trial. Count Carenvan —Common Plear—lst Part—33, 46, 47, 49, 61, 63, 291, 9, 11, 13, Ind Part—28, 90, 82, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 60, Foreign Theatricals. A now theatre is about to be established im Paris, un- dor the title of Theatre Ktranger, and will be devoted to thu representation of dramatic works in diffvrent lan- guages, Manager Bunn has accepted of Jenny Lind the prof- fered £2,000 as a reparation for losses sustained by the violation of her engagement. Mr. Coleman, formerly manager of one of our western Theatres, has ‘succeeded Mr. Simpson, maaager of the ‘Theatre Royal, Liverpool. Mr. Macready has been playing in Birmingham. Mr. Braham recently gave a concert at the Beaumont Institution, London, bat was unable to sing at it himself in consequence of a cold, It is rumored that the Keelers are to bocome the los seos of the Olympic, ond that Madame Vestris snd Charles Matthows have leased the Lyceum. On the 27th April last an amateur performance. for the benefit of the distrossed Irish and Scotch, took place at St. James’ Theatre, London, which Victoria and her husband attended. The play selected was the back,” in which Mr. Vandenhoff, Mra. Butler and Miss Mordaunt acted the parts of M nd Helen, The rest of the performers were amateurs. At one of the ancient concerts given recently in lon- don; and directed by Prince Albert, Madame Castellan and M. Lablache took part in the exercises. Victoria was one of thy audience. ‘ Reynolds has made hit at the Haymarket in the ar Rees Uf" The Light Troop of St. Jaines.” = a Institute.—A public meeting will ‘at Clinton Hall, New York, on this day, the kb ymencing at 1036 o'clock, A.M. Addresses in the ‘and the plan in detail, Inventors and mechanics nerafly invited. 8, ANDREWS. be held jay, ¢ we ter gt Breede tnd Grand street, Each lecture complet by ‘The attention of the travelling } ‘Cow ment of the “Re to is dL, ” Boston, splendid N.B. The only office in Greenweth street where the genuine improved Indian 179, betwee i ard me sorted te by the dyspeptic and the sedentary. Beware of sugar coated couterfeits, and see that G, Ben}. Smith, is written with each vox, Priee 25 6 for Dr. Wood’, Bitters, contain’ valuable artiet his own hand on the botwm of $i. medicine tor Jaundice, occ wioued by passrger—Dyspepsia, a distressing laint—Berofala, prevsiling ms are variabsemPimy bilrar: seribal i yt ‘alton ioe Pat ap in latee