The New York Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1847, Page 2

Our Dlustrated Weekly. The Weekly Herald will be published at nine o'clock this morning. It will contain all the im- portant news of the week, and be illustrated with a large and beautiful view of the National Bridge, Mexico. MR. BENNETT'S LETTERS FROM EUROPE. | Panis, April 24, 1847. Close of the Fashionable Season in Paris— Soctety In France—Origin and Philosophy of the Castes—The Old ayd New Noblesse— qoteres.Valuc of Title, dic. dic. The fashionable season in Paris is now rapidly drawing toa close. After the first of May, every person of fortune or fashion will be preparing to leave the metropolis for some other locality, most generally to the country—some to Germany— some few to England—and a good many to the devil. The Italian Opera has gone to London, where the gay season lasts longer than in Paris, although it begins much later. The concerts of all kinds, which have been most numerous, are also coming to an end. A Spanish troupe has just opened in the Italian Opera House, but they are éonsidered only middling, and are looked upon more as a novelty than as a fine specimen of art and genius. The dancing seems to be the only portion which is understood or relished by the Parisians. The Duchess of Montpensier, of course, being a Spaniard, is there every night, and seems to enjoy it very much. She 1s always attended by the Montpensier himself, a youth, quite boyish looking—and also several other per- sons, forming her suite. All persons of the world, who have coferies, or keep regular salons of reception for their own special circle, are giving their last parties. Drives are now taken beyond the Champs Elysée—many venturing upon the confines of the country, even beyond the woods of Boulogne, which is generally con- sidered a sort of debacable land between town and country. During the past winter we have seen a good deal of French society of all ranks in Paris—we have heard a good deal, and learned a good deal of itspeculiar construction, form, origin, growth, changes, and present interesting condition. Society here, as it is called, exists in two grand divisions or formations—the old and the new—the remains of that which grew up in the feudal ages of Europe, and reached its highest state of development during the old monarchy— and that which has been the growth of modern events and changes since the revolution of 1790. In one section of Paris, you will see old churches and antique houses—in another quarter, splendid palaces called railroad stations- and houses equally modern. These forms of architecture spring from different and almost opposite ideas, originating in different ages. This intermixture and interlacing of ruins and rebuildings, can be traced all over Europe, but it is in the social form, more particularly striking, and well deve- loped in Paris than in any other city of Europe. In London, Vienna, Berlin, and other similar cities, the descendants of the ancient nobility, without much reference to talents or intellect, but with due regard for blood and property, generally xeep themselves somewhat aloof from the other classes; and form the principal and only recognized high circles in the state. In this_re- spect the French are different—Paris is different —and these differences have been produced and invigorated by the great revolution, and the social and political events which followed that great movement upto this day. During the revolu- tion, the consulate, and the empire, the old nobi- lity of France were banished or destroyed to a very great extent. At the restoration, all that remained in existence returned, and up to 1830 a continued attempt was made to restore the ex- clusiveness of the old times. This was one of the elements which helped to produce the revo- lution of July. That event threw again the old nobility out of their position as the first elass of the state—and also opened the door for the new men of talent and wealth who aspired to lead in society, and to be considered the first tier in the theatre of life. These revolutions and changes have, therefore, produced two classes, or two formations of society in Paris and in France, equally pretend- ing to be the most refined, the most exquisite, the most recherché, the most of every thing. The Carlists, or the old nobility, form a large and exclusive set by themselves, hating, despising, ridiculing, laughing at those who now form the court of the Tuilleries, and are the present pos- sessors of power and influence. The Carlists have their journals—their magazines—their phi- losophers—-their wits—thetr beauties—-their coteries—their salons, allamong themselves. Some | of them are men of large property, but nothing to be compared to the nobility of England. The greater portion, however, are poor and proud. The principal ground on which they come in contact with the new nobility is in the diploma- tie salons—that seems to be a neutral territory for all. The other large division of refined and fashion- able society which forms the present court circle, is composed of all ranks, races, creeds, and co- lors, I may say; for there are colored people who go into the best society of Paris, not many to be sure, but choice and select and beautiful in grain what there is of it. Dumas, the celebrated no- velist, dramatist, and feuilletonist, is said to be a colored man—a mulatto, and he is certainly dark enough to be eligible for the Presidency of Hayti. The black streak, however, is small. The court circle of society has decidedly the most talent—the highest genius—the most pro- found ideas in every element of civilization and intellectual progress. It is also more agreeable to American ideas. The Carlists, however, claim the greatest taste, wit, grace, and esprit— they have, probably, the largest stock piety of St. Peter’s brand. Immediately after the revo- lution of July, crowds of plain citizens of all classes, those who made the dynasty, used to frequent the Tuilleries, and also to attend the salons of the ministers. This gave existence to some odd scenes, but it was in process of time done away with. Still, as officers of the national guard of Paris, journeymen tailors and boot- makers, who dress as fashionably as any other persons, and generally have good manners, have an entrée to the grand annual ball at the Tuille- ries, generally called the ‘‘ omnibus ball.”— ‘These are laughed at by the new nobility, yet they are respectable mechanics, and have been elected officers of their companies by the men themselves—and this is the reason they are in- vited by the King to his large balls. In case of an emeute or revolution, the national guards are very important to the existence of the dynasty, for they number in Paris some forty thousand men, who all elect their own subaltern officers, and who alone have the greatest influence on the | savage populace of Paris. Atone of these balls, 1 was told by a lady that she had just been danc- ‘ng witha fine looking young French officer, when her husband at the close asked her if she knew who had been her partner in the last dance? 0,” she replied, “but he is quite a gentleman | in his manners and conversation.” “He made my cont, and isa capital workman,” replied the husband; “‘and the other one in the same set is 4 hair-dresser, and « tolerably good one,” These, and scores of similar peated and langhed at by the old noblesse, and at- tributed to the horrible taste of the Freneh peo- ple for revolutions, equality, and equal social aneedotes, arg re- of all classes seem to have a higher and more de- licate genius for sogiety, for the fashionable coterie—for the circle that best combines the essence of enjoyment, than any otherpeople. In every shop in Paris, there is not a shopman that does not possess the manners of atolerably finish- ed gentleman—nor a shopwoman that cannot act, look, and talk like a fine lady. Iam not so sure, however, that they will net overcharge you for the article you buy, if they possibly can; but, perhaps, they think they are entitled to add some- thing tor their politeness, a little for their efforts | to please, and something for their kind looks. | But sometimes these gentlemanly and lady-like | persons do cheat foreigners most abominably. | Yet they ought to be forgiven, because they do it | go gracefully and so neatly.—they cheat you as if they did you a special kindness. Besides the two grand divisions which I have noticed in the society of Paris, springing from the transition state of the age, there are innume- rable little divisions and forms which are full of variety, delight, deviltry, and other enjoyments, and which are peculiarly French in their origin and character. Every lady or gentleman of ge- nius, no matter what be the blood or birth, with fortune and position to warrant it, creates a lit- tle circle around themselves, meet at each others salons on stated evenings, talk, sing, dance, have music, and give a dramatic interest to the winter season, by bringing out in every shape, the variety of character they may possess among themselves. This constant social circle, organized almost on dramatic principles, meet each other at different sa/ons almost every night, unless there sheuld be something new at the theatres—or a great soirée given by the minis- ters or the foreign diplomats. These assem- blages are got up at very little expense—about 8 or 9 o’clock they meet—about 10 or 11, a cup of tea, or a cake, or any trifle, is passed round, and before 12, all have gone home. Sometimes a great poet will recite a new poem—or a drama- tist read an act of a new play—or a prima donna from the opera will sing a piece of music—or a danseuse dance some graceful thing, as a private lady, with the rest of the company. These vary these amusements—and on such occasions a little better supper is given. In such coteries there is much enjoyment and mental delight, for the French have much real sympathy and kind- ness for each other, if it does not cost much in ready money. Their economy is great among all classes; and in friendship or in fashionable lite, cheapness of expenditure is much studied. The only waste isin the government, and that is to keep the peace. This economy in private arises from their few large fortunes, as well as the difficulty of making a fortune, or of rising in life in France. In New York, where great for- tunes are easily made, a thousand dollars will be flung away upon an evening party, with a pro- fusion and waste which would furnish the ma- terials of a dozen elegant soirées in Paris; but yet New York has some economy in its fashion- able system—it wastes little wit, or eloquence, or philosophy. In this respect, the refined and ele- gant society of Paris surpass in intellectual and social profusion both the English and Ameri- cans, who have a greater taste for expensive and gorgeous display of the physical enjoyments of life. In Germany, there is a good deal of the French style. The most gorgeous displays here are among the diplomatists or the bankers. With a few exceptions, the old or the young no- bility cannot afford those expensive entertain- ments. The diplomatic circle is considered the leading stratum—the financial probably follows close at its heels. The Rothschilds, and several of the other financiers and bankers, including stock- jobbers and brokers, possess the most splendid houses, and give the most elegant entertain- ments. These, however, are all show, gran- deur, fora purpose, to gratify pride or vanity or to create business. The real enjoyable society, the peculiar Parisian compact eircle of elegance and refinement, make fewer pretensions—exists principally on intellectual or artistic materials— and may be found among all classes of moderate fortunes. In these circles, poets, players, voca- lists, priests, editors, journalists, critics, and all barons and counts of over $200 year income, circulate with great consideration, and in terms of social equality, with the highest and richest. In London, such a mixture of ancient and mo- dern elements does not at all exist, or exists ina small degree. The English aristocracy consider mere literary menj as hardly within the pale of refined society—but a man, whose profession is to cut throats according to order, is an acknow- ledged equal, let him be as great a blockhead as Bob Acres himself. There is, however, recently developed here a strong disposition in certain quarters, particu- larly originating among the female sex and the existing court circle, for titles and orders of no- bility. It is affirmed that many have been re- cently created counts, or marquises, or barons, who are afraid yet to assume openly these titles, in consequence of the ridicule which the rest of the intellectual world throw over the thing. Two of the ministers, Salvandy, and the late Mar- tin (du Nord,) are named among these new nobles in disguise. Such men as Guizot, Thiers, &c., laugh at these vanities, and only value the name under which they have ac- quired the high reputation they enjoy. But I have no doubt that there is a fascination for a woman, to be addressed as Madame la Comtesse, Madame la Marquise, or Madame la Baronne, which is particularly desired by pretty young married women, who are about organiz- ing their own special circle of society, and trying to be the topic and toast of the salons. This new desire after titles of nobility is begin- ning to be ridiculed a good deal—and those who have them, frequently drop them as things of little value. An anecdote is told of Louis Phi- lippe on this point. A friend of the King’s requested that his son should receive the title of Count or Marquis. The King hesitated, and asked the reason of making such a request. Monsieur replied that ifhis son were a Count or a Marquis, he could marry him to a young lady with a large fortune, who desired, above all things, to be a Countess. The King hesitated. “Thave made Bresson a Count—and Pontois a Count, and Salvandy a Count—but that was in consequence of great diplomatic services. I cannot. However,” said the royal wit, ‘“qu’il le prenne, personne n’y fera attention—let him take it, no one will notice it.” And this is the real position of nobility in France. The King grants patents, it is true, but by the laws and constitution, any Frenchman may take any title he chooses, if he can get his acquaintance to call him by that designation. “* What rank does that fine looking woman hold in America?” was the question put by a Russian princess one day to an American in Vienna, pointing to an American lady of his acquaint- ance. ‘I rather think she is a princess,” re- plied he, drily. ‘1 did not think you had so high a rank in America.’ ‘* Oh! yes,” said he, “we have a pretty considerable number of so- vereigns in the United States, and every hand- some woman isa sovereignand a princess in her own right, or né, as the French call it.” “In- deed!” replied the Russian lady, looking rather puzzled, and thinking probably that America was a queer country with only one President and so many sovereigns. Paris is decidedly the finest school of manners in the civilized world. Their morals, in spite of all that has been said to the contrary, are not worse than other places of graver pretensions; but the manners and grace, and their genius for refined society are superior. The English have beauty, elegance, dignity and pride—but the rights. Yet, in spite of these oddities, the French French have the most wit—the most ‘vivacity the most life, and the most originality and en- joyment. Here are the great schools of learning, philosophy, painting, music, and also of manners and society. Many of the English come and live here for these advantages, and of late years « considerable number of Americans. It is cal- culated that there are constantly living in Paris, thirty thousand English residents, besides one hundred‘ thousand German or other countries. Those who are rich, among the English, and want to shine in society in a new light, make a sojourn in Paris, attend the lectures, which are all free—visit the galleries and the theatres—or open a splendid house, and under the patronage of some poor princess, or deserted countess, give soirées, and try to catch the French elegance and grace, as the chamelion is said to catch flies. Some amusing anecdotes are told of the English who come here to study the true Parisian grace, and the mode of getting up circles of enjoyment. The English are wealthy and ogtentatious. They give fine suppers, and the hungry French counts and countesses are said to live whole months during the winter on these fat tables and well replenished restorateurs, as they are called— giving in return their wit, sarcasm, graceful manners, and other like graces. The delicacy and ease of French repartee and conversation, are also attempted to be caught by the English, but it is very difficult to reach the grace of the finished French lady. There is a freedom in French conversation that can hardly be imitated in another language without approaching the broad and the vulgar. A French lady will say and do thinks with a grace and ease, that would be considered shocking in another person ora different language. Many of the English ruin themselves by these attempts; and some of the Americans, but by no means many, follow in the same steps. Of late years a great many Americans of some fortune, and others with broken ones, have come to Paris to reside, to study society, to perfect their manners, and to add to their social enjoy- ments. Icould enumerate over twenty families of this description, of whom there are many droll and amusing anecdotes and histories told by the French in their salons. Some of these associate among themselves, mix a little with the English, and pick up a few stray counts or an English lord, or a German baron, or a Russian prince, with whom they can show off as lions and wonders. Others take the other, but ex- pensive, method, of hiring or engaging some distinguished princess or countess, at so much a winter, to fill their sa/ons and arrange their com- pany, they paying all the expenses, including those who sing and dancé; and she contributing the wit, grace, and éclat. Very good Parisian society can be picked up in this way, at no great expense; and by paying high and expending libe- rally, one can have plenty, or, at least, a good supply of the choicest, most refined, and most accomplished society in the Faubourg St. Ger- maines or the Faubourg St. Honoré, including nobility of allsorts, from $200 income a head to $2000. Price and quality go together, the same as in horses, ships, or new breeches. Many Ameri- cans have gone through these social studies in Paris—have acquired tact and grace—developed high talent at.a good deal of expense—and then returned to the United States, to transplant their accomplishments, and repréftuce their graces in their own land. And no doubt much real im- provement is made in New York, Boston, Balti- more, and New Orleans, by such methods of foreign study and travel; for manners and modes of enjoying life may be improved as much as medicine, or the arts and sciences. In the French salons the men and women are always young, always lively, always witty’ Young unmarried girls are not allowed to take such a prominent part in such circles as in the United States. They must wait till settled, or sold, in life. When a lady is married, then she is considered as having entered the world, but not before. Old boys of over sixty years will dance and waltz as merily as the young. They are also full of conversation and small talk, and pretty small talk it is sometimes. In fact? Paris is a great school of manners, of wit, of grace, of enjoyment in society. It is equally so in the fine arts and in speculative science—not forgetting medicine. But in the practical im- provements of real life, they are much more backward, and much less enthusiastic than we are in the Whited States. Asa people, they un- derstand little of practical politics or self-go- vernment, yet they seem to be quite happy and contented without it. A French cook can make a soup out of a single cabbage leaf, and the whole nation seems to create happiness almost vat of as little. But foreigners, who fcome to Paris from all parts of the world, may improve themselves very much in the art of forming and enjoying society; but to pass through such a course of study successfully, they must possess two most important articles, and plenty of them —gold and brass; gold to pay the expenses and get up the sensation, and brass to support one against the wit, the ridicule, and the sarcasm of those who eat your suppers and dance in your salons. That’sall, Gold and brass are the two most essential metals in modern society. From Bririsn Gurana.—By the Globe, Capt. Seeley, arrived last evening, we have received the Georgetown Gazette to the 4th inst. Three hundred kegs and eighty boxes of gun- powder, part of the cargo of the brigantine Charlotte, recently arrived. from Philadelphia, had been seized by the authorities at George- town, under a law prohibiting the importation of gunpowder within the limits of any British settlement in foreign bottoms. Theatrical. Park Turatre.—M’lle Blangy made her second ap- pearance at the Park last evening, supported by Miss Vallee and Mons. Bouxary. The two ballets selected for the occasion were “La Chatte” and “ L’Iilusion d’un Peintre.” The graceful danseuse was received as on the evening of her first apy nee, with great ap- plause. Her movements are so beautiful, her grace so that the lers are involuntarily led to award to her the ap- robation which they feel she deserves. The other per- formances at the Park last evening were good, consisting of two popular pieces, “ The Four Sisters” and “ Boots at the Swan,” in which the company appeared to the best advantage. Mille Blangy makes her last appear. ‘ance this evening. Bowrny Turatre.—For some timo past it has been known by the theatrical portion of the community, that a young lady, niece, we believe, of one of our oldest stage managers, and having a natural tasto for the drama, would soon make her debut as an actress, on the Bowery boards. The young lady in question is Miss Catharine Wemyss, niece of Mr. Wemyss. We are informed by persons having the pleasure of her acquaintance, that she possesses in an eminent degree every qualification necessary to make her an ornament to the profession she has chosen, Her figure and entire personal appear- ance, we are informed, are unexceptionable, and her mind well cultivated and stored. Her accomplishments entitle her to rank with the highest in the country. This hat lady will enter her profession under the most favorable auspices, and we doubt not that her ca- reer will be as successful as we are satisfied her reception will be enthusiastic. The part she has selected is Pau- line, in the “Lady of {Lyons.”” 'Mr, Murdoch, will beyond this evening, for the last time this season, taking the part of Claude Melnotte. Barney Wittiams.—This talented young artist takes a ber this evening at the Chatham Theatre, and if his waea admirers will attend, he will doubtless have a crowded house. He a “nape in four of his best Irish characters. We wish success. Herr Alexander, the celebrated magician, was to give his Inst performance at the Circo, in Havana, on the ed of thy 2d inst., and would then leave for New ork. Mr. Wallack and Miss Barnes are doing the “ legitt- mate drama’ at Concert Hall, Newark, te good audi- ences. Augusta took a farewell benefit at St. Louis, on the evening ot the 12th. The graceful artiste and her hus- band are now on their way to France, to nd the ex- amination of their son, © most promising boy, before the board appointed to examine the school of the royal navy. Jim Crow Rice is engaged in giving Ethiopean pecu Marities at the National fheatre’ Boston. cea Tom Thumb paid his respects to Mayor Swift. of Phi ladelphia, at bigHonor’ vate residence, on Thursday. The general has been complimented with the freedom of thercity. | Joun T. Lamport, of The Judicial Nominations. Avsany, May 20, 1847. I transmit herewith printed summaries of the pro- ceedings of the Democratic and Whig State Conven- tions, that were held at Syracnse yesterday, to nominate Judges of the High Court of Appeals, It will be seen that Lieut. Governor Gardiner, who was nominated by the democrats, refuses to aecept the nomination. Charles 8. Benton, the person nominated by the demo- crats for Clerk of the Court of Appeals, is a brother of the present Secretary of State. In this (the third) district the Anti-Renters have nominated I. Marris, Amasa J. Parker, Wm. B. W: it, and Malbone Watson, for Judges. Harris and Wight ve also been nominated by the whigs, and Messrs, ‘ker and Watson have been nominated by the demo- rats. . WHIG STATE CONVENTION. ‘This Convention assembled at Syracuse, May 19th, “lett, in the Hall of the Empire House, at ten ‘o’clock, A ‘On motion, Cus: H Cannout, of Lfvingston, was ap- inted to presi Lt emporary ceanslaation of the Bonvention, and O. B. Matteson, of Oneida, clerk. Jn motion, a committee was appointed to nominate officers for the Convention. The committee reported the plovis gentlemen, who were unanimously ap- inted :— Pevor President—Hon. Charles C of Livingston. For Vice Presidents—J. P. Phoenix, New York; Wm. Duer, Oswego. . Fos ereeereg-0: B. Matteson, Oneida; J. M. Van Cot 4 The following preamble and resolutions were present- ed and read ;— Preamble—Whereas, # is of the highest importance, in starting upon the exporiment of an elective remert that the august tribunal of the State, which is the citi- zen’s last resort, for protection of life and property, should be so constituted as not only to be free from party bias, but unsuspected of such a bias; And, whereas, there is great danger lest a judge, nominated by a party only, and elected by a party, and dependent AS that ee for a re.election, may be more or less, and perhaps insensibly attached to and prejudiced in favor of that party, ‘Therefore, Resolved, That the State Democratic Convention now in session, be requested to unite with the whig conven- tion in order to form such a union ticket forthe Court of Appeals, as may be satisfactory to the good men of all parties Be it further Resolved, In case the proposition be ac- cepted, that a committee of conference be appointed to meet with any similar committee that may be named by said democratic convention, to agree upon a plan or mode of effecting said object. Considerable debate followed, and a motion to strike out the preamble was made. The preamble was stricken. out, and the resolutions were adopted. A committee of one from each judicial district, (composed of the follow- ing persons) was yi pees totconfer with the democratic convention upon the proposition to make a union ticket: James Brooks, Ist dist.; Benj. D. Silliman, 2d; Thurlow ‘Weed, 3d; Howland Fish, 4th; T. C. Chittenden, 5th; John ‘Miller, 6th; Mark’ H. ‘Sibley, 7th; Millard Fil- more, 8th. ‘The gentlemen appointed to Preside over the delibera- tions of the Conyention took their seats, whereupon the President, Hon. Mr. Cannot, arose, and in a yery im- pressive and appropriate manner addressed the Conven- tion, from which we gather the following :— “In rising to return you my acknowledgements for the distinguished honor conferred in selecting me as your presiding officer, | will detain you but a few moments, to remark that the occasion which has convened us is one of novelty andimportance. For the first time we have met to try the experiment of an Elective Judiciary —an Lidar gge entlemen, against which much has been said, It has been objected to, that, in a free coun- try a Judiciary could not be elected which would not be part; Judlolary—one which in its duties would be ac- tinted | by party motives and party prejudices, Let me say to you, gentlemen, that much, very much depends upon the answer which shall be given to this suggestion upon the result of our deliberations. If wo start at the commencement in discarding the minor considerations of party, and hold up to the people as the first and fore- most interest of all, the Gee of good, capable, and honest men, this, which is called # dangerous experi- ment, will be found to be an additional encomium upon the blessings of a free government, We should then lay aside the minor interests of h psrh, and look to the good of the whole people—to that of our fellow beings throughout the State—having an eye to the good of one party as well as the other. 'e shall by this course be able to present men who will seoure the confidence of all our fellow-citizens, give additional strength and confi- dence to the system, secure an impartial and faithful ad- ministration of the laws, and redound to the prosperity and best interests of the whole people.” Among the counties not represented, were Allegany, Cattaraugus, Suffolk, Schobarie, Warren, Seneca, Rockland, Greene, Franklin, Fulton, Wayne, and others. A motien was made to proceed to an informal nomina- tion of Judges by ballot. The Convention then balloted for Justices, which resulted in the presentation of the following names :— Daniel Ford, Miller Hall, M. T. Reynolds, John Duer, H. J. Stow, B. D. Noxen, M. Fillmore, F. G. Jewett, A. L, Jordan, Daniel Todd, Ben. Johnson, Samuel Stevens, G. Wood, F. Whittlesey, Hiram Ketchum, Greene C. Bronson, R, H. Walworth, Wm. Duer, Joshua A. Spencer, Daniel Cady, Mark H. Sibley, D. D. Barnard, C. P. Kirkland. Arrennoon Sxssion, 2 0’cLocx. Convention called to order by the President. A motion was made that the Convention proceed to ballot for clerk. The motion was withdrawn, and the names of candidates for the office were, on’ motion, named by the del orally. Those named were— james G. Hopkins, of St. Lawrence. Timothy Fitch, of Genesee. John T. Lamport, of Rensselaer. ‘Andrew Z. McCarty, of Oswego. The Convention took a recess until 4 o’clock. Four o’ciocx P. M.—Mr. Fillmore, from the commit- tee to confer with Democratic Convention, stated that the committee had submitted the proposition to the other Convention, but as yet had received no answer. On motion, the Convention proceeded to an informal ballot for clerk of the Court of Appeals, with the follow- .Z. t On motion, the Convent lot for clerk, with the following result :— Jobn T. Lamport. 49 A. Z. eerie . James G. Hopkins. 8 Timothy Fitch.. see Resolved, That John T, Lamport, of Renssciaer. bo nominated by the Convention as the candidate for clerk of the Court of Appeals. A committee from the Democratic State Convention, appointed to reriy the proposition from the Whig Convention to make a joint nomination, now entered hay og and was invited by the President to take seats in 5. Hon. Theodore Sedgwick, chairman of the committee, addressed tho President as follows :— Mr. President—We attend you as a committee, on tho part of the Democratic State Convention, who have re- ceived your request to make a joint nomination of judges of the Court of Appeals; and after giving to it ‘the consideration due its importance and its distinguish- ed source, have determined to respectfully decline the same, for reasons, viz :— Mr. 8. handed the secretary the following proceedings, and the committee retired :— In Democratic State Convention, May 19. Resolved, As the sense of the convention, that the people having by the constitution, taken into their own ands the creation of the Judges ot the Court of Ap- peals, any other mode of appointment than by popular election would be an abrogation of that instrument as to the provision in question. Resolved, That any arrangement by which the num- ber of candidates to ‘be presented for their suffrages by the two great ized parties shall be limited to the number to be elected will dispense with the liberty of choice by the people, tend to introduce cabal and in- tri nd be virtually an appointment unknown to the constitution. Resolved, That a committee be appointed te consist of one from each theta district to present a copy of the foregoing resolutions, together with this,to the Whig Convent ion now sitting in this village. Resolved, That the committee already selected act as the committee under the last resolution : viz.:— W. F. HAVEMEYER, President. Secretaries. H, Gra ‘Theodore Sedgwick, H. C. Murphy, Rodgers, Arphaxad Loomis, Jabez D. B. Jewett, F. P. Stevens, Committee. On motion, the Convention now proceeded to ballot for candidates for Judge. The result of the ballot was as follows :— Whole number of votes. Necessary for a choice. . . Darius Peck, John Hammond, Simeon Frederick Whittlese; John Maynard. 2 Ambrose L. Jordan. Daniel D. Barnard . 1 Marcus T. Reynolds, 46 David B. Ogden. . » 1 Horatio J Stowe. 21 Benjamin Johnson.... 2 David Lord. .. H, Taber... see 2 B. Davis Noxo: Willis Hall. . . 2 Daniel Cady. 20 Wm. H. Seward. . 1 Joshua A. Spencer. 27 G. Wood..... 2 Millard Fillmore 2 Charles V. Kirkland. 1 Hiram Ketchum 3 George C. Bronson...) 1 Samuel Stevens. 1 RP. Marvin. ...eeeee 1 William Duer, eee 8 Frederick Whittlesey, of Monroe, B. Davis Noxon, of Onon Marcus T, Reynolds, of Albany, and David Lord of New York, having received the requisite num- ber, a motion was made that they should be unanimous- ly nominated. Pending the motion, it was stated by several gentlemen that it was quite questionable whether Mr. Lord, of New York, would accept the nomination; and, after some discussion, it was resolved to adjourn the Conven- tion until 9 o’clock in the evening, by which time Mr. Lord’s declination or acceptance might be ascertained. On motion, the other three candidates Mesars. Whit- tlesey, Noxon and Reynolds, were unanimously nomi- nated. Convention adjourned. EVENING SESKION—FIGHT O'CLOCK. A communication was received from the members of the bar in the city of New York, recommending the name of Daniel Lord as one of the candidates fer} 8. It was announced that a ba age communication from Mr. Lord had been received, in which he declined the nomination Usha rh On motion of Dr. Child, of Now York, Ambrose L. Jordan, of New York, was unanimously ted as one of the candidates for Judges of the Court of Ap- After the appointment of a committee on an ad- }, ke. the convention pc Sage The ticket nominated by the convention, therefore, For Judges of the Court Freverice Wuitrursey, of B. Davis Noxon, of Onondaga; Appeale, lonroe; J , of New York, For Clerk of the Court, tes fete Senate Gueeh rese, sect to report upon the con- testing claims of each. Committee on the Albany Delagation--Mewee, Ballard of the 6th, Sedgwick of the Ist, Murray of the 2d, Van- derpoel of the 3d, Rogers ofthe 4th, De Wolf of the sth, Dryer of the 7th, Stevens of the 8th. ‘Committee on the New York Ds derson, Vanderpoel, Myers, Stryker, and Verplanck. Thomas Butts, of Lewis, recommended by the demo- cratic central committee of the county, (no convention having been held for the want of time) was admitted as an honorary member. Putnam, Rockland and Wyoming were not repre- sented. A committee to recommend permanent officers of the convention was appointed as follows:— *Messrs. Campbell, Pugdy, Hasbrouck, Oliver, McFar- lan, Nye, Halsey, Northrup. In the afternoon, the committee on organization re- ported as follows:— President— Ww. F. Havemerer, of New York. Vice Prosidents—A. H. Mickle, 1st district; A. Hunt- ington, 2d; J.C, Brodhead, 3d; Walter Geer, 4th; R. Hurlburt, 6th; Ebenezer Marks, 6th; B. F. Angel, 7th; George P. Eddy, 8th. Secretaries—John J. ll, of Orange; H. R. My; of Chenango; Horace nee Monroe; Winslow C. Wat- of Essex; J. Watson Williams, of Oneida. ‘he report was agreed Li and Mr. Havemeyer, on taking the chair, addressed the convention. ‘A proposition from the whig convention, to form a union ticket, was presented by Mr. Fillmore, and refer- red. The ittee subsequently reported adversely, and the report was unanimously agreed to. | The committee on the cont seats from New York, reported in favor of the claim of Mr. Radford, of the Sth ward, and Mr. Bosworth, of the 16th—and against Messrs. Hart and Livingston. Th report of the committee was reversed in the case of Mr. Radford, (on motion of Mr. Stryker, of Onvida,) ayes 60, and Messrs. Hart and Bosworth admitted to seats, ayes 57, noes 49. A majority of the committee on the contested seats from Albany, reported (through Mr. Ballard.) iu favor of Messrs. Paiga and colleagues. Mr. J. W. Williame, (on behalf of the minority,) in favor of the claims of Messrs Peckham and colleagues. The previous question was moved on the report— when Mr. Skinner suggested that two of each set should be admitted. The chair decided that the previous ques- tion would bring the convention directly to vote on the prea report. The previous question was seconded, 59 to 54, The question was then put on adopting the majority bas Yay and it was declared carried. ir. Muxrnty moved a reconsideration of this vote, Mr. Loomis expressed himself willing to assent to that, provided the previous question should apply, and the vote on the main question should be taken by ayes and noes. Pending a debate on the injustice and impolicy of shutting off discussion on such a question, Mr. Monette offered a resolution, recommending a union convention of the two sections in Albany county, rior to the election, and that all the matters of difference tween them should be submitted to such convention for final adjustment—which was unanimously adopted. Mr. Pierce then proposed a vica voce vote for judges, one for the 1st and 2d districts, and one each for the 3d and 4th, 5th and 6th, and 7th and 8th districts. Mr. CuvLer moved, instead,’ an informal baliot, each delegate voting for four. Agreed to—and the ballot resulted thus :— Charles H. Ruggle: 91 E. Fitch Smith. . Greene C. Bronson. Samuel Beardsley Rufus W. Peckham 63 Abm. Bockee.. tion— Messrs. An- ‘alworth, Lapham, George P. Barker. John A. Lott... Nathan Dayton Alonzo C. Paige Hiram Denio... Horaee Gay. ae Amasa J. Parker... 6 Elijah F. Purdy... A letter was received from Lieut. Gov. Gardiner, to the effect that he could in noevent accept a nomi . It was also stated that Messrs. Lott, Bockee, Paige, and several others, were not candidates. Motions to adjourn to 8 o’clock, were hore made and lost. lost. ~ Mr. Jnwert moved a viva voce vote for four judges. Carried, against a motion to ballot. The vote stood as follows :— + 113 R. H. Walworth 106 Nathan Dayton ++ 103 Horace Dresser. Ebenezer Mack Lewis H. Sanford. David Bull, jr... Greene C. Bronson... On motion of Mr. Cuyier, the four highest—Greene C. Bronson, Freeborn J. Jewett, Charles H. Ruggles and Addison Gardiner, were declared to be unanimously no- minated for Judges of the Court of Appeals. A viva voce vote for a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Appeals, resulted as follows :— Charles 8, Benton. Elisha B. Smith. . . 82 Chas. Stebbins. . Chas. Humphrey. 6 Nathan Dayton....... 1 Lucius Robinson. 4 On motion Chas. 8. Benton, of Herkimer, was unani- mously nominated. Adjourned sine die. Court or Arreats. - Whigs. Democrate. Frederick Whittlesey. Addison Gardiner.* B. Davis Noxen. Greene C, Bronson. . J. Reynolds. Charles H. ; *Said to have declined. ae Deri John J. Leenput. Charles 8. Benton. Bcraemn Covar. Independent, Lawyers’ Ticket. Samual Jones, John Slosson. William Mitchell. John W. Edmonds. Whigs. Democrats. “ 2....... Abraham Crist, Seward Barculo, Hugh Maxwell, ‘Wm. T. M’Coun, Fortune A. Smith, Nathan B. Moree, ‘Thomas McKissock, Selah B. Strong, “ S.cee00. Ine Harris, Amasa J. Parker, Wm. B. Wright, H. Hogeboom, Killiag Miller, | John C. Wright, J. Van Kleck, Malbone Wateon, “Anti Renters. Ira Harris, Malbone Watson. ‘W. B, Wright. Amasa J. Parker. Whigs. Democrats. 6...4+4. Joshua A. Spencer, Philo Gridl GT. Comstock, ' Charles Gray, Lauren Ford, Wm. F. Alien, ae Jobn Clarke, Daniel Pratt. Charles Mason. “ 7..eee++ Hiram R. Jerome. Samuel L. Seldon. John Maynard. Jared Wilson. Henry Wells. Theron R. Strong. Thomas A. Johnson. James R. Taylor. County Jupers. Several counties have held their conventions and ad- journed without making any nominations, because the Boards of Supervisors have not yet decided whether the office of Judge amd Surrogate shall be separated. The law requires all boards which have not yet decided, to meet on the 26th for that purpose. Demoerate. Counties. Judge. Dist, Att'y. Surrogat. ountet ny Madge PG SMM. ue ei ttenden eld, KM. Peckham, A. Blanchard, . N. Loomis, L. Stetson, E.G, Litcht B G. Bartlett. L.C. Dutcher. Northup. — ‘W. Champlin. ustin, P.M. Vosburgh. ber. Geyaten eG: bn atfield. wnee'ay.8- W. Jones. Suffolk... -Hogh Halsey, Tompk fe foun, cane Wayne... (GH: Middleton, W.F Aldrich, 8. Wertchest. 8 Harn WW See SOF EE tn, ¥ ‘A. Oliver, lorris. proever Counti ef Att'y. i ‘Albany SH Hammnbad, B itenetiot, Cortlaw AoE Balla N44 Cayuga E,W. Arms, Fito En Cawer, 8.C, H. Marshall EP 9 Livtogiioi Seott Lord. a GH, Mutnford, . Sperry. wid 0. Bau B R. Lawrence 3: Minard: J. Cogswell, —— <Parmelee,’ A. , GT. Blair. +4 poy (st Fe 4 5 4 » — W. Keot, Bastion, ‘W. Clark, Jr. RBmith, | M. Trall —_ os Relaware.. Edwin More ifr deen Brosck, o— psn a “Rew Yoni crry, Sure i . sew rtal eke Chiet suction TJ Oakley. First Judge. M. Ulshoeffer. Assistant... one ner, Assistant. . P. Ingraham. is a has. Te Daly. District ‘horsey soba MeKeon. From Rio Jangino.—We are indebted to C tain Higgins, of the brig Orbit, from Rio Jan ro, ‘whence she sailed on the 19th April, for files of the Jornal do Commercio to the 17th. They contain nothing of interest. Tratian Orena.—“Lucrezia Borgia” was given last evening, by the company at Palmo’s. There was a very Good attendance, and the opera was creditably perform- ed. Barili, {comsidering her late indisposition, from which, indeed, she can hardly be suid to have recovered, sang extremely well. Pico was in excellent voice, and of pene well. It is worth the time of an evening to ‘ca baae to hear her drinking song. Beneventano, i. Alfonso, sustained his part with great credit; and Benedetti, in the character of Gennaro, sang capi- tally. | We are happy to soe that the interest i ra rs no m y 0 rest in the ope- — dinisishing. but that the friends’ who nobly at the beginning of th 2, ape gill inclined to give rey oe ee that erie and, besides, it is no more trite than true, performers upon the am can always do better ry rhs — ae Ed @ fall house when empty benches Sioxon Beneventano’s Benerit,—This accomp!| artist, who takes his benefit at Palmo’s this saa been before the public so long,and his’merits are 80 well known, that it,would be laborjfor naught to mention his professional qualifications, so fur as skill or natural pow- ers are concerned. During half year the opera going public of New York have been indebted ventano several times in each ‘week, phere pear correct exhibitions of talent, cultivated in the best schools of music. He has always been on hand and ever ready to add his powerful aid. in whatever was devised to entertain thepublic, And besides the many friends which his ever to be admired performances have made him, his gentlemanly deportmont, his urbanity of man. ner wherever he is placed, his regard for others under all circumstances—-these things combine to make up a list of deserts which surely ought to entitle him to an over. flowing house, as a small tribute of regard for these alifications. It will be seen by reference to the bill. erdi’s opera of I’Lombardi’’ has beon selected for the evening. It is a good selection. We venture nothing in asserting that this composition of Verdi’s has now at- tained a high place in the Le espe of the patrons of the opera. The talent of the whole cempany is brought out init. Tho scenery is beyond compare, superior to any thing else presented at this house; the choruses are and are well performed, and the leading parts afford scope for the display of superior musical powers. Tho orchestral part ot “I’Lombardi” is grand. and under Rapetti’s direction, it is made to tell with all the effect that the small house will admit of. ‘There is no want of inducement to go to Palmo’s to-night, and we hope there will be no room for regrets after it is over. ‘Those who love music will have all they can desire for their money, anda full house will pay a deserved compliment to most meritorious performer and accomplished gentleman. Ma. Lover.—This gentleman, so well known as a poet and novelist, made his bow to a New York audience last evoning, in the Society Library Lecture Room, after an absence of several months in the Southern States. His reception was enthusiastic, and for two hours he alter- nately elated and depressed his hearers with descriptior of the Irish character. His description of the “ Brshful Hibernian Wooer” was irresistibly comic and amusing; whilo his delineation of the devotedness of the Irieh soldier to his leader, exemplified in Sergeant Kelly’s at- tachment to the lamented Ringgold, was full of pathos and fine feeling. Mr. Lover's entertainment was, as usual, eably diversified with wit, tho flashes of which illuminated his discourse, and conveyed in a hap- py manner the exact characteristics of the Irish people, with which there is no man better acquainted. His tm. pressions of the South—its woods and vallcys—its yerdure ed ie fad mene oaks and bobbling streams, in the richest poes; Alive to the beauties of nature, 7’ “nd Proved him to be Vauxnatt Ganven,—The entertainments at this healthful resort are of a varied and amusing character. The proprietor, Mr. Bradford Jones, is using every exer- tion to make the garden the most attractive place of amusement in this city. He has aged Mr. Phillips and a number of favorit Miextele oho cee pay) erey evening, ae ber are numerously attend- ey sing many glees, duets, sol which are much. applauded, 7” meamernee Cunisty’s Minstrets.—The Napoleon of negro min- strelsy is still drawing immense houses. To witness his performances with any degree of pleagure, yo eehaales! Hall at halt past seven, or 700 Saat to eat. ‘The bone castinet player and violin’ perf decidedly the best we ever heard, ered The Philharmonic Society of Philadelphia have on- gaged Signor Benedetti and Signorina and Signor Barili, of our Italian Opera company, to sing at their fourth concert on the evening of the 29th. They have shown good taste by this arrangement. The Alleghanians will give a concert ‘Thursday evening next. e be aa The Swiss Bell-ringers are winning new |: Boston. A musical critic says “ He je sabeited hoes on several occasions, and has never as yet detected the least deviation from correct time, or @ wrong note, #0 correct is each one in his part.’? 2 Sporting Inte! nee. Sr. Louis Races, Tuesday, May 11.—In the first heat “Eliza Goddin” took the lead.and threw off all but “Red Eagle,” who hung on her flank from the commencement of the heat until she pgssed her nose out a winner at the Judges’ stand In the second heat the running was the same, “ Red Eagle’? pushing the mare, from the start, but vainly, for she led in winner of the race. F. W. Welden’s c. f. Eliza Goddin, 4 years old, by A Sapir bea pactinea oe rae a | Josep! "sb. he Eagle, 6 years old, Gray Eagle, dam: by Moses." .. .” P. G. Caswell’s c. g. 33 igh Stanley, (alias Frosty.) by Eclipse, dam Martha Malone, by Ratler.aged, 3 3 John P. White's ¢. h. Linwood, 4 years old, by John Malone, out of the dam of Mary Waller....... 4 4 Time :—1:63—1:5134.—St. Louis Reveille. The North Carolina. Mr. Epitor: T claim a place in your valuable journal, by calling 6 attention of the of the Navy to the U. S. ship North Cerolina, now being Pad in complete order at the Ried Yard, and solicit m him an ir to place this noble specimen of naval architecture in her summer quarters off the Battery. Such an order would be hailed with the highest pleasure oy every patriotic citizen of this great and flourishing clty. BUENA VISTA. ‘Teas, Sugar, &c..B. Albro é& Co., 240 Grand street, second block evstof the Bowery, and. 118 Division between Eldridge and Allen streets,’ are selling the Young Hyson Tea at six shilli: and fresh fine flavored Y. H. Téa at only four shillings pei und. The very best light drawing, delicious flavored Oolong Black ‘Tea at ouly (our shillings, and fine Black Tea at three shillings per pound.— ure old Coffee, roasted and ground daily, *t tenpence and four one shilli jugar at four cally louble lon. Secretary 2 shillings; Porto Diamond Pointed Gold Pens...Country mor- chauts and «thers ia waut of these uow indispensable articl wall find at the es ishment of J. W. Greaton & Co. Cedar street, the i i ye are! tthey find at their establishment Sherk, in price and quality) inducements to purchase not to be found at any other plac Striker, the celebrated Hair Cutter, has ar rived in town, and has re-opened in Pearl street 464, corner of Chatham street, where he will change grey hair to its original color, as usual. Travelling Dressing Cases..The most port- able and at the same time the most complete and elegaut arti- cle yet manufactured, having every requisite for a geutle- man’s toilet, and as a travelling companion invaluable. Also, a complete assortment of articles necessary toilet, for sale by G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway. ining SR Senet Sat Fine Catlery.—The Subscribers’ Assortment is celebrated for being the most varied and extensive in the city. It embraces all the different styles of Cou dent, Whamcliffe, Norfoi rting, pencil and o' stenholm’s, &e., manufacture, of Joseph Rodgers & Son: nail files, boot hooks, scissors, &c. G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, a few doors from Courtlandt st. City Ladies’ and Ladies from the Country, righieg their ap yties of Shoes for the ensuiny Be MILLE: ah i for the find at R’S, 122 Canal st. Lay and Buskins, at 9 and 10 ings; 2d qui pers and yes at6, and Buskins Hinge; superior Ladies Gaiter B at 16 an T pair, equal to any inthe + Boots and Shoes of all ki w pie call and examine fi J, B. MILLER’S, 122 C: between West Broadway Place an _ Genin, Hatter, having completed the altera- tions of his establishment, will open for business thisday. He invites his friends to call’ an i @reased facilities for busines superior stock prepared « for gentlemen is now rend and Canadian hats. Just of hats ful goods. |. N. ter, 214 Broadway, opposite St. Paul’s. 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