The New York Herald Newspaper, August 28, 1847, Page 2

the seat of war ; an Mant Hunter; Mr. Bennett’s let- wrope ; a description of the grand Mr. Clay at Cape May; and a variety of other entertaining matter. It will be embellished with two engravings— one representing the inconvenience to pedestri- ans of the new sewers which are being built in this city ; and the other giving a view of the church of the Annunciation in this city. Single copies, in wrappers ready for the mails, 6} cents each. Caines Death of the Hon, Silas Wright, We lust evening received the following des- patch from the telegraph office:— Prescorr, Canapa, Aug. 27, 1847. ‘Th Hon. Silas Wright expired in an opoplectio fit this morning, at bis residence in Canton, New York. His funeral will take place on Sunday the 29th. Yours, 8. P. CARTER, New York. The Fancy Dress Ball. Our readers will find in another part of this morning’s Herald a daguerreotype view of the scenes and characters at the grand fancy dress ball which was given at the Ocean House, New- port, on Wednesday evening last. We gave a rough daguerreotype view of the affair in yester- day’s Herald, but the one of to-day is perfect. ‘The News from Mexico, On Wednesday last we published a communi- cation from our Washington correspondent, in which he stated, that a letter had been recetved in that city ftom Puebla, dated om the sixth of August, which was several days later than any news we had previously received. This letter stated that commissioners on the part of Mexico were expected to arrive at Pu- ebla in two days after that date. This informa- | tion was published in this paper exclusively, showing the facilities which we possess for ob- taining authentic intelligence in advance. We yesterday received by telegraph, advices from Puebla to the “seventh instant, which will be found under our telegraphic head in this day’s paper. {t appears that rumors were prevalent in Vera Cruzon the lth and 12th instant, that a special Mexican messenger, commissioner, or other official, reached Puebla on that day, under the protection of two hundred mounted men, and that our army was proceeding towards the capital in sections or divisions. We have been so often deceived by rumors from the, seat of war, that we confess we can- not rely.,on any we receive. However, when we connect our correspondent’s statements with this last rumor, it inclines us to place some reliance, say a.particle, on it. ‘ We shall know, however, very soon, whether {tis true or not; for the war is rapidly reaching @ crisis. The Democratic Candidates lor the Presi- dency. Never yet has the democratic party been so utterly disorganized as at the present moment. {t is literally broken into fragments, which it will be impossible to reunite into one harmoni- ous whole again. And yet there is a prospect that all these fragments may’be driven together, by the force of circumstances, at the next Presi- dential election. In what manner, we will en- deavor to demonstrate. The administration has managed its affairs badly. From the commencement, Mr. Polk had the prospect of a brilliant career, and a triumph- ant retirement. He surrounded himself with a cabinet of able men, on whose counsel he might rely in any emergency which circumstances or the blunders of his predecessors might have forced upon him. He had great issues to decide. His chief fault has been a timidity that aped rashness. He placed the example of Andrew Jackson before his eyes, and he was asa child striving'to walk in the footsteps of a giant. He crept when he should have bounded. In order to obtain a character for great energy and ex- actness in the discharge of his duty, he has often | interfered in small appointments, and has, in such cases, invariably blundered most awkward ly, thereby bringing upon the different members of his cabinet much undeserved odium. In fine, he was emphatically a party-man—with respect. able talents and all the elements of success at his command; and aiming in almost every thing | he does to promote party ends, has contrived to place the democracy in a position in which they have few chances of success. With Mr. Tyler’s administration commenced 8 new era in the history of the democratic party. Then, for the first time, the great body of the party was estranged {rom the administration, although the latter was essentially democratic. This was accounted for by the fact that Mr. Tyler was not the choice of the party, and there- fore not entitled to its countenance or support. The same cannot be said of Mr. Polk, and yet the party looks with undisguised impatience to the close of his term. In both sessions of the last Congress he was ina minority. Now, that minority is even diminished. With all the materials of success, including a popular war, than which there cannot be anything more con ducive to success, the party to which the Presi- dent belongs is still in « minority. This result must have been brought about by some strangely bad management The executive organ has been the greatest incubus upon the administration. It never had the confidence of the cabinet. It neverdeserved it. It industriously blundered on every question that it discussed. It pretended in various in- stances, to be acquainted with the views of the administration on important subjects; and in ordér to vindicate the assumption, it rushed recklessly into the silliest misstatements, which the administration was often obliged to make it retract. It heaped fulsome praise on the Presi- dent for things he never did, nor intended to. do, and for which he would have deserved the se- vereat censure, if he had dene—thus bringing him and the administration into ridicule and contempt. On the Oregon question it contra- dicted itself so often as to expose the adminis- tration toa not unreasonable charge of incon- tency. On the Tariff question—on the River and Harbor question—on the question of the war—its course was so tortuous, 80 contradicto- ry, 80 unworthy the organ of a great govern- ment, that the administration at once found itself in @ minority, Even then the mischief might have been remedied, but Mr. Polk amnst still imitate Andrew (Jackson; and not. withstanding the urgent and indignant remon- strances often addressed to him on the folly of retaining as the organ of the government of the pe 9 pmeae ® paper which is only fit to chro- - he beer polities of a country village, in the least civilized portion of Virginin—he aavertholess continues 10 oling \ohis organ with | the United ton of a sword and epau- dress ball at Newport; the speech of Phaep-aleveg fo dream of such a thing. as well attempt to become king itain. And this brings us to the con- tion who is to be the democratic candi- date ? Before last session of Congress Mr. Calhoun had the best prospect of success. His course on the Oregon question had gained him the confi- dence of the commercial classes. But He lost his temper about the Wilmot provigd, and plunged into the opposite extreme. This lost him a great many friends. His heterodox views on the war question destroyed all hopes which hig friends might have entertained ‘of his suc- cess, except by throwing the election into the House of Representatives, and this they were determined to do. Buta difficulty arose. Gene- ral Taylor, after the battle of Buena Vista, excit- ed the popular enthusiasm to such a pitch that a third candidate would have but a poor chance. Mr. Calhoun’s friends more through hostility to the administration than anything else, at once declared for General Taylor. The General’s views on the Wilmot proviso, will however, pre- clude the possibility of his being supported by Mr. Calhoun or his friends. There is now a certainty that‘a regular whig and democratic candidate will be nominated; and should General Taylor run as an indepen- dsnt candidate, Mr. Calhoun cannot run. Neith- er can he support General Taylor if the latter be an advocate of the Wilmot proviso. Will he in such a case support the regular democratic nomi- nee, or Mr. Clay? The question may be be- tween the Wilmot proviso and the tariff of 1842, in which case he would, no doubt, prefer the latter. But should the democratic nominee be a northern man with southern feelings, Mr. Cal- houn would be obliged to support him- and we have no doubt it would be to him, under the cir- cumstances, the most unpleasant duty of his whole life. But General Taylor may decline running atall, and there may thus be an open field for Mr. Calhoun to run as an independent The democrats will have a majority of States in the House, although not a majority of Representatives. But it is questionable if they will haye such a majority as would ingare the election of the regular nominee, in case Mr. Calhoun should run as an independent candi- date. Should two independent candidates run, each would nullify the chances of the other, and one of the regular nominees would be elected. If Mr. Calhoun’s ultra views on the slavery question will deprive him of all prospects of suc- cess; on the other hand the Wilmot proviso pro- pensities of Silas Wright, will unfit him to be the candidate of the democracy. Mr. Wright’s friends in the last Congress, kill. ed him most effectually by their officious ming are unex- im being satisfacto- f Mr. Collins, the cele- U perform an engegement after Bowrny BWEATRE.—Mrs. Shaw appeared last evening, as the Couutess, in the play of * Love,” and performed hgppartin her usual superior manner. The house was ‘48 usual full, and the applause such as is generally be- stowed on this great actress. Mr. Clarke's Huon, was 4. capital piece of acting, and was well appreciated. “The Stranger,” and the drama “ Six Degrees of Crime,” in the former of which Mrs. Shaw will play the part of Mrv. Haller, are advertised for this evening. An oppor- tunity of seeing Mrs. Shaw, as Mrs, Oakley, in the comedy of the “ Jealous Wife,” will be given shortly to the admirers of that lady; for it is in rehearsal, and wil! very soon be produced. Cuarnam Tueatae.—The Union pantomimists, the | Holland and Carlo families and Mr. Barnes, will make their last appearance at the Chatham Theatre this evening, in a variety of excellent pivers As the re- ceipts will he for their benetit, wo may expect to see the house crowded by their admire The classic groupings by these artists evince surprising muscular power and strength. In addition to these there will be performed the comedy of “ Frightened to Death’’—the “ Cobbler and His Wife,” and the laughable pantomime “ Harle- quin Puuchinello.” One of the Holland family will per- form a difficult feat on the magic pole. Castix Ganpen.—The last performance of the Leh- man family attracted, last evening, numbers of the ad- mirers of these fine danseuses. M/’lles. Adelaide and Mathilde, the graceful young artistes, assisted by the elegant dancer, Mr, Schmidt, exhibited their best pas, and bestowed their most bewitching smiles, upon the whole assembly. M. Christian Lehman, whose talent as funambule and ag a clown we have often remarked, was er, in the laughable pantomime of , which part is one of the best in seon him, We shall never forget his péche dla ligne. M. Charles Winther madi a great impression with his tours de force on the tight rope, and deserved,as well as his companions, the applause ot all present. We understand that the Lehman family is not going to Boston, in consequence of & misunder- standing. In such a case, we should advise either the Bowery or Chatham theatre to secure their services. It would be beneficial to both parties. The celebrated Te. desco makes another appearance this evening, in Verdi's grand opera of “Hi This will be, indeed, » fine treat for all the lovers of music, as we knOW NO novelty more admirable, more enchanting, than thé partition of thia young but farfamed maestro, Verdi, Perélii, the sweet tenore. Novelli, the fine basso-cantante a0d Vita, the powerful barytone, will assist the fair catatrice, and undoubtedly Castle Garden will contain #¢Veral thou- sands instead of hundreds as we said yesterday through mistuke.; “La Colasa” will be sung also by Tedesco, and will undoubtedly be another triumph for the be- witching prima donna, We do not know yet how many nights longer the Hispano Italian company, will remain at their present resort; but we invite all the dilettanti to go there and breathe the fresh air, and hear the best music we have bad in New York for a long time, and all for fifty cents. Cheap pleasure, indeed. Patao's Orena House—Tue Ravers.—This house was again compactly filled, last night, and all the spec- tators went to their homes delighted with the perform- ance which they had witnessed. The vaudeville, “ My Noighbor’s Wife,” was very well played by Messrs, John Sefton and Tom Placide; and Miss Taylor,though appa- rently too cold in her style of acting, rendered her part with ease and grace. Mrs. Watts, is also a quite useful lady. The exercises on “ La Corde Tendue,” we were much pleased with, and we remarked the extraordinary foature of M. Leon’ Javelli, and the elegance of Gabriel Ravel injhis Scotch dance. Jocko,’ was beautifully advocacy of this question. Had that gentleman not been so wedded to the old Van Buren fac- tion, he would now have a very fair prospect of being the next President, or atleast the nominee of the democratic party. He isa man of great talents and unquestionable probity. He is too honest and sensible not to despise the humbug of the Wilmot proviso, although in an evil hour he consented to give it the sanction of his name. No man who advocates that measure can be the nominee of either party for the next Presidency ; and, therefore, Mr. Wright has still less prospect of success than Mr. Calnoun, for he will never run as an independent candidate. Even ifnomi- nated, which is virtually impossible, he could not be elected. Knowing this, it is said that the friends of Mr. Wright are now in the market—like so many Captain Dalgettys, ready to draw their swords for whosoever will promise the most patronage— or likethe Spanish duennas, who teo old to en- gage in intrigue themselves, still take pleasure in promoting the liaisons they can no longer in- dulge in. At the next session of Congress, there will be some astounding developements. Mr. Cass has as yet kept himself clear of almost all those embarrassing questions, which prove such serious obstacles to Mr. Wright and Mr. Calhoun; but he scarcely possesses suffi- cient strength to seeure a majority of the elec- toral votes. He has almostall the requisites for making an excellent President, and nevertheless he is not considered an available candidate. He is certainly admirably calculated to enlist the people in his favor, being eminently pa- triotic, and an ardent admirer of the institutions | of his country. The choice may yet rest on | him. | . The North will certainly desire to have a Wil- mot proviso man. The South, a man who ie at least opposed to that measure. Should either of the regular candidates be a Wilmot proviso man, | then the Northern democracy will vote the regu- | lar democratic ticket. | On the whole, the next election will be a very | interesting one. The river and harbor question will doubtless be an issue, but what others will be it is impossible to predict with certainty ; as, | before the election, all the prominent questions | of the day may be adjusted. Then it will be a | struggle of men, and not of measures. Farwures or tHe Mai.s.—Recent observation and inquiry have led us to the belief that the frequent failure of the newspaper mails through- the country are caused chiefly by the negligent and unsafe mode of putting up those mails, in the post-oflices, for transportation. The newspapers, periodicals, and the like, instead of being conveyed in good safe bags, secured by lock, as all mail matter should be, are, for the most part, carried, like turnips for the market, in thin cotton bags, tied with a string, and with no other direction than a strip of paper, which, being torn off and lost, by handling on the way, leaves the destination of such bags uncertain, and miscarriage and delay usually ensue. J We have been told it is not very rare to see a, bag of newspapers untied, on a Western steam- boat, to relieve the passengers from the irksome-' ness of low-water travelling. When the safety, and consequent regularity, of the newspaper mail—the most important to the great mass of the people—are thus disregard- ed by the Post Office Department itself, in not providing suitable means for its safe conveyance, it is not surprising that that portion of the mail matter is slighted by many carriers of the mail, alljover the country. We are told it is common for the drivers of stage coaches, carrying the mail, in order to accommodate more passengers, to leave behind, for the next trip, the bags, with- out locks, because they infer, from that cireum- stance, that they contain nothing of much im- portance. It is due to the press and the people, who are taxed to support the post-office establishment that the Postmaster General should turn his at- tention to the correction of this great evil, by causing all the mails to be conveyed under lock and key. | Tue Britisn Consum—Anthony Barclay, Esq., H. B, M. Consul, was not at the fancy dress bajl at Newport. There was a Mr. Barclay there, but it was not the British Consul. Matzs ror Evrorre.—The mails of the French steamer Missouri, for France, and those of the rendered by M. Maratti, who imitated all the antics of a tamed ourang-outang. Theacting of M. M. is truly excellent, and since the celebrated Masurier, we have never seen an imitation more exactly rendered. The “Tableaux Vivans.” “ the italian Brigands,” reminded us of the pictures ef Horace Vernvt. the famed French inter. They were perfect in ensemble, correctness and ife. ‘There is no performance at Palmo’s this evening. The theatre will re-opeu on Monday next, with an at- tractive bill. Minenva Rooms.—A selection of new songs, glees, duets," parodies, &c., will be sung by the Virginia Sere- naders, at the Minerva Rooms in Broadway, this even- + they will cause a sensation an urlesque opera “ Stuffo,”? will form part of the evening's awusements, This is the place where you can laugh and grv Metovgon.—An excelieut company ‘of Negro Min- strels are playing nightly «t the above sulvon, M. Baftrnoromrn’s Barut Comrany.—We do not know yet what arrangements have been proposed to these talented dancers, whose arrival we announced the other day ; we can only assure our readers that no company, having in itself all the elements necessary to success, has yet reached the United States. We have seen docu- ments and testimonials proving that in Italy, France, Austria, &e., M. and Madame Monplaisir have won well We hope we shall soon seo these talent- ed artists, whose debut is waited for with the greatest impatience, by all the lovers of the chaste style of dancing exhibited here by the celebrated Fanny Eissler. Concert Hatt, Newanx.—Mies Crauford, an excel- lent and favorite actress, well known in this city for dra- matic celebrity, takes a benefit next Friday evening, at the above theatre. Tne pieces eelected are “ Love's Sa- orifice,” and the “ Wandering Boys’ Several distin- guished gentlemen have voiunwwered on the occasion, Mad’lle Augusta, tho charining dunscuse, is to appear in Albany this evening. The Peedee Ethiopian opera troupe, composed of six Persons, will open at the Washington Hall, Newark, N, J., on Monday evening next Gewenat Tom Tuvmn holds bis levees in New Haven on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next. and from thence proceeds to Hartford, Middletown, &e. He will afterwards visit the principal towns in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and in the fall proceed South, via Charles- ton, Savannah and Mobile, visitiag New Orleans and Ha- vana in the winter, and returning by way of St. Louis, Cincinatti and Pittsburgh early next spring, when he retires forever from public life, to rest upon his well earned fortune, which is many times his own weight in gold, P. T. Barnum. Esq , accompanies the General in this farewell tour through his native country. Irgms From Cusa.—We are in receipt of Havana papers to the 14th inst. The news is not important. At San Juan de los Remedios a person died lately, at the advanced age of one hundred years and four months. A most tremendous storm of rain, thunder, and lightning, took plage in Ma- tanzas on the 1lih inst. It was not accompanied with wind, but was go tremendous that the editor states he thought the world was coming to anend. No damage was done, however. Brooklyn City Inteliigence, Livut. Manin.—Last evening was witness to a cere- mony proud in the annals of Brooklyn, the remembrance of which will be long cherished with pleasure and exul tation ty ny aheart that was then made to thrill with delight in’ the honors so justly awarded to one of her favorite sons. ifthere were anything necessary to add to the worth and Jaurels of Lieut ™.( Marin, it ‘was evinced in the grace and modesty with which he re- ovived the testimonial of his fellow citizens’ esteem His depovtment and address were such as to «xcite gen- eral admiration, and to win every heart. Seldom have we listened to a more chaste and appropriate production than his reply to the chairman of the committee; and for one 60 entirely unused to public speaking, to a ret speech, better and more happily delivered—with aa ele- gant exterior, accomplished manners, # fino intellect, and a generous heart —the occasion,too,and bis peouliar circumstances, exciting the teuderestéymputhy. There was not an individual present who could ‘ail to enter- tain for him sentiments of the most sincere friendship and esteem. (ne who was unexpectedly culled to ad- dress the meeting—whose head Time, with his hoary locks, had honored—could not refrain from pouring forth his wars eulogium with all the resuscitated fire of youth upon this young scion of America, whose name js justly enrolled in the lists of hiscountry’sfame. Long may he live to wear the laurels he has so nobly and de- servedly won- and never may his feelings be insulted, nor his heart be wrung by the uomerited censure of those “ dressed ia brief authority’ over him, when his conduct should call forth only expressions of ‘waiversal gratitude and respect. Scanpatovs Coxpuct.—An officer was depatched yes- torday to arrest a man by the name of Thomas Earle, on complaint of his wife, Mar ‘ot Larie, for an assault and battery on her. Whent foer entered the premises he found Earle in bed with « woman by the name ot Margaret Muldone, who is old enough to be his mother. They were both srrested, and coumitted for examina- tion this morning. Cononen’s Orrice.—The attention of the coroner has not been drawn to a eini-lo case for nearly two weeks. | Pousce—Thos, Dickinson arrested for being drunk | and, disorderly and disturbing the peace—committed to common jail for six monche. Mary MoCoy for drunken- ness and vagrancy~ sent to penitentiary, at Flatbush, for six months. Mary Drown for petty larceny—sen- tenced to twenty days hard labor in common jail. Jobn Phoenix, Jobn Duffy, and Ladduck 1X, were arresi- od for setting a C3 on * boy—reprimanded and dis- charged. George Wybeil was arrested for an arsault and battery—sentence to cominou jail for twenty days, Pot cli gonee, | _ Robbed on the Five Points -Gineer MieGee of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday » women caliing herself Mary Davidson, on a charge of sterling $24 from the person of William Peters, while in a thieving crib located at 16 Orange street. Justice Drinkur locked her up for trial Caught onthe Tap.—OMoer Snyder of the 7th ward, arrested yesterday bo; ied James Thomas, whom ja the aot of robbiug the | Englieh steamer Cambria, for England, will bth ope ioe bel to Kbenenoy Clark, Looked olowe tn this olty on Tueaday next. 5 OP by Justioe Timpron r the cel a ows whole of that thoroug! before many years. Orivm Smoxinc.—Such of our citizens as desire to witness the effects of opium sacking, can do so by visit- ing the Chinamen of the junk. With the exception of the mandarin, every one of them indulge in the practice, Lor EmsGranr Passencens.—The number of emi jt Png J having shipped from Havre and Liverpool. New Haven Raitroav.—The passengers by this road from Boston were in the city last evening as early ae balf past six o’clock Papers of yesterday delivered to us at that hour, by Mr. Cloyes. American Biace Society. in one of the city papers, ciety have purchased the property of the Company in Chambers and Reade streets. they contemplated doing s iating about the price, the op} et, was sold to # company, that wanted iron foundry. This, and the title not being deemed sa- tisfactory, induced the society to break off the negotia- tion. ‘e now learn that they have decided to remain where they are, in Nassau street. that the Society is in a very prosperous condition. ‘They printed during last month alone, seventy nin thousand copies of the Scriptures. Fatt River Finemen.—The Cataract Engine Com- any, of Fall River, tapers seventy-five as fine look- ing fellows as we ever saw, paid a visit to our city on ‘Thursday last. Their neat and handsome uniform was much admired, It consists of blu hire osiae with sil- ver lace, white bat, with gold letters, Their engine was tastefully decorated, and was drawn by four white horses, At eleven o'clock they paraded with their band, that discoursed most excellent music, up Broadway to Union Square, thence down the Bowery and Chat street to the Astor House, where they partook of an ex- cellent dinner. In the evening they returned home in the splendid steamer Bay State. ‘I'he gentlemanly bear- ing and demeanor of these fine fellows were favorabl; commented upon by our citizens, and we hope they wi visit us again in the course of the season. The mem- bers of the band are all amateur musicians, and are part of the company. Causneo to Deatn.—Coroner Walters was called, yesterday, to hold an inquest at the City Hospitel, on native of Ireland, aged Manhattan In May last ) came into the city, yesterday morning, with the inten- tion of buying some cattle, and went down to the foot of Duane street, for the purpose, and was about stepping on board the steamboat Buffalo, which had justoome in, when he slipped, and us he was falling down, he was caught between the boat and the pier, and so seriously injured, that he survived but a few hours after the ov- currence, Verdict rendered according to foregoing facts. Law Inte! Ces Unsitep Srates District Court—Defore Judge Betts —Ava, 27—Violation of the Pussenger Act —The Bel- ian ship Charles Quint, Captain Musche, which arrived ere on the 11th instant, with passen ers, was libelled pursuant to the act of Congress of February, 1847. The act provides that each passenger shull be entitled to14 superficial feet of the deck; the Charles Quiut had 2005 superficial feet appropriated to passengers, which enti- tled her to bring 147, but she brought one hundred and seventy-one, being twenty-four over the prescribed num- ber. The facts were proven, and a deorve of forfeiture was accordingly grantod. ‘We understand the partics intend to apply for # remission ef the forfeiture on the ground that the captain and owners were ignorant of the passage of the act of 1847, and that there were no more passengers on board than the old law allowed; and, moreover, her cargo was so small that the passengers were not crowded. It also appeared from the certificate of the health officer that the vessel was in excellent con- dition. In Cuama Bruni—Anot from Judge Oa! er of the City him on Monday next. Cleared Out—A man named Francis McCabe was brought before Judg» Daly on Thurrday, under o writ of habeas corpus, to be discharged from the United States army, on the ground of his being intoxicated when he enlisted. After the return to the writ was read, the otfcer in whose charge he was, asked for a postponement, which was granted. They then walked out into the vestibule, when MoCabo turned into the passuge, dotfed his regimental jacket, ran down stairs, and out through the east door into the Park, and has not since been heard of. Sr. Louis, Aug. 10, 1847. Great Reform in the Catholic Church in the United States. News of much importance has reached us in this city, from Rome; and being so long an admirer of the Herald and its course in New York, I thought it would be well to give you a sketch of it, for the benefit of your readers, particularly the Catholics of New York. Instead of our Archbishop possessing the shadow of power, we are to have two, with full powers. Baltimore and St. Louis are the Archepiscopal Sees mentioned. To understand the great benefit of this change, it is ne- cessary to give you some information on the present form of church government in the United States. It is usual to place all authority in the hands of the Bishop in, missionary countries, where religion has not got a firm foothold—even the power of playing the tyrant over his clergy, if jhe is bad enough—that he may be thus enabled to meet every obstacie that may arise, and forward the interests of religion. The bishops of the United States have heretofore enjoy: nd sometimes, it is said, abused this power entrusted to them; but salutary check will now be given to such abuses, non law gives to every priest a claim on his diocese jpport; and forbids him to resort to any other em- ployment in case of suspension. Were a suspended priest to resort to any mercantile business or other mode of living than he is professed to follow, he would lose all his rights as a clergymun; hence the necessity of this law. ‘Canon law, likewise, gives the priest the right to ap- peal to the Archbishop from the unjust decision, or against ill usage received from his bishop. Heretofore no such right existed in the United States; it was a missionary country. The bishop has all the power; the priest no redress against the abuee of ic, It is usual for a priest to get a letter of leave from his bishop, when he does not any longer wish to employ him within his diocese. Without the certificate of charac- ter, as it were, no other bishop would admit him. As things now are, the bishop may say to any priest in your city. for instance, the very oldest of them, that his ser- vices are no longerrequired. He demands his letter, the bishop need not give it; he has no redress He will not be employed in another diocese without it; he cannot get the support allowed him by the canon luw; he cau- not employ his talents in anything but his profession; he would be denounced as a robber, if he collected mo- ney to support him, amongst the Catholics of his own parish, or any other parish; he has no means to compel the bishop to give him justice, and he is thrown on the world to starve. Innocent of any crime, talented, high- minded—he dares not speak of the tyrany he suffers | under—he is an outcast and a beggar In other countries the priests elect their bishops from among themselves, and it is supposed they know each other's abilities ; but here they have no power at all in | it, the bishops elect their own favorites, and saddle suc- cessors on the clergy and the people, who may be very objectionable, and sometimes prove so. In former tim:s every member of the church, im that diocese, could vote | im the election of their bishops. Here, it is all settled very | quietly, as jobs are done by Common Councils. GIThe catholic priest in the United States is literally the hired man of the bishop ; but the proper authorities in Rome have taken up the matter, and will give to the clergy a tribunal where they must get justice. It will give you some idea of how their petty tyranny is regarded in Rome, that of the four new catholic oishops asked for the council of bishops in Bultimore, not one was granted; nor was there even @ reason given for it — Not a word was vouchsafed on the subject—they were treated with silent contempt. ‘The system of forties newspaper under the control of each bishep is also likely to be checked—it is # gross outrage, and the prevention ef it will be of immense ad- vantage. By the establishing of two archbishoprica, with ample power to protect the clergy iu the United States, the priests will be greatly benetited, The bishop must show a just caure for punizhing his clergy, or elav his superiors im Rome will hear of it It w priest is dixemployed in our diocese, he can demand his letter and go to auoiher; it the bishop refuses to give it, the archbishop will give it, and report the conduct of the bishop in the proper quarter. Ifthe bishop refuses to provide for his clergy, the archbish:-p will provide for (nem, and punish the bishop for his misconduct, Few priests are able to undergo the expense of going to Rome, and there appearing as they ought against their bishop when ivjured; and then the vengeanoe of tbe bishop would always follow bim, and, perhaps, pre- cede him to Rome, and render his appeat fruitless; and then only think of the warm reception he would get when be came back By the Catholic Almanac for 1847, it appears there are 860 clergymen in the United States, who are thus cir- cumstanced—here we have 50, and in your diocese 124; Philadelphia 69; Cincinnati 77; New Orleans 60. It is really a subject of no small gratification that this nuime- rous and respectable body are to get their rights and privileges, us vojuyed by their class in Europe. —Before Judge Oakley—In re Paul writ of habeas corpus was obtained ley on Satur: commanding the keep- 2 to bring the body of Bruni before ‘The parochial clergy will not be removable at the nod of the bishop —they will be able to do more good—it will be their interest to cultivate friendly feeling with ali seots—they will have time to rectify all existing buses. ‘The little tyrannies, now so frequent, will cease, and the bo a certain bishops will be kept within proper bounds, IMPORTANT MOVE IN THE hts Mars mag oF cir Canavas.—A document emanating from the office of the Secretary of the English Colonies, has lately come to light. It is dated as far back as December last, and appears in alate number of the Montreal Herald. ‘Thetnglish Seoretary of State indicates in this docu- ment atengnes incorporate the whole of the British North American Colonies, as an ultimate measu the meantime taking the first,steps to hat consumm by giving the several governments @ common custom house and # common post office. The Montreal Herald, viewing the despatch favorably, adda, that it is p the greut railway from Halifax to Toronto forms a por- tion of the plan which the Secretary contemplates. Arrival From THE Rio Granne.—The party who were detatied from Col. Doviphun’s regiment to start from Camargo to St. Louis, by a land route, to take in charge the horses, mules, kc , belonging to the regiment, arrived in this city on Wednesday evenin, last. 1 accomplished the trip of seventeen hundre: miles in about six wer ‘They arrived with about on hundred mules—being but ebout one half of the stock started with. The horses, almost all, failed tostend ond died, or were loft behind from exhatse Hoa | it. Lowe ean, ug. 24) ‘Wm. A. Richardson (dem), "to Con- ‘will go into Sangean ry isa friend of of Natchitoches, La., is now of as the whig candidate for Congress, in the of Mr. Garrett, declined. The Governor of Michigan has ordered s speoial elec- tion to be held on the first Tuesday of November next, for # member of Congress, in place of Hon. Edw. Brad- ley, deceased. It ia stated that letters from Iowa admit that the dem- Il have # majority in joint ballot, in the lowa nd thus be able to choose two United States Senators. Henry Cray in Detaware.—We copied yes terday from the Delaware State Journal, an ac- count of Henry Clay’s reception at New Castle. On morn! lr. Clay proceeded in a special train of cars to Buena Vista, the country seat of the Hon. John M. Claytén; where numbers of people were in attendance to assist nator of Delaware in welcom- ing his illustrious guest and friend, and to testify their ration of his lofty character and memorable public . attended b; services, After dining with Mr. Clayton, attended by here that his host and a numerous of friends, to the splendid farm of Philip distiy ulturist hissons end sons-in-law, thi end feenpies | sixty- four in number. received him with all honor hespi- tality. He examined, as far as the brief occasion would permit, the farm, the stock. the orchards, with which he expressed himself high; Faesirge) While he was there, dips proposed by Mr. hey id thet some name should ven to his farm, which might commemorate the visit of Mr, Clay; the name of Lexington was adopted on the suggestion of Mr. Clayton, and the compliment was handsomely acknowledged by Mr. Clay. From Lex- ington Mr. Clay returned to Buena Vista; where delega- tions from various places were in waiting, with invita- tions to Mr. C., which he was rs a to decline, He left Buena Vista in the evening train of cars, escorted by the Chief Justice and Chancellor of Delaware and various committees and citizens, amid a tumult of fare- well cheers; which were speedily succeeded by the acclamations of a great concourse of ladies and gentle- men, assembled at Frenchtown, who were introduced by Colonel Groome, ot Elkton. A few moments to gaze, to grasp the hand of the patriot statesman; and the steam hissed, and the paddies revolved, and Henry Clay again parted from his friends amid ‘such # storm of affectionate farewells as indicated the deep hold he possesses in the hearts of his fellow citizens.—Phisa. N. Amer., Aug. 27. Tue Pur Bera Kappa at Hanvanp-—The meeting yesterday ot the Harvard Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa Society was an unusually full one, more members being present than we have seen at aby pre- vious meeting. One of the large lecture rooms in Har- vard Hall, which was appropriated for the business meeting of the Society was closely fillud during the early part of the day. The Hon, ‘Theophilus Parsons was chosen President of the Society at this meeting, in place of Hon. Charles Wi who hasresigned. About noon the gp with its guests, moved in pro- cession, around the ool loge yard to the First Church. The church was densel; arity the members of the society amd other auditors, Among the members pre- sent, we noticed Hon. Henry Wheaton, absent ao longin Prussia, Mr. Charles C. Lee of Alexandria, and other gentlemen, who for a long time have not been present at the Cambridge anniversaries. Among the guests were Dr. Bache of the Coast Survey, Mr. Spalding of Virgi- nia, and other gentlemen, whose presence added interest to the occasion. A prayer was offered by Mr. Hale of Worcester, after which Hon, George P. Marsh, of Burlington, Vermont, delivered an oration.—Boston Adv. Aug. 27. E.orement Extraorpinary.—Last week, John Ward, Jr., of Halifax, (Me.) eloped from his father’s residence with a buxom young widow, the house- keeper, to whom he was married immediately after at the parish church. Tbe gay Lothario is in his 6lst year, and the blooming bride about half his age. On the news being communicated to his venerable parent, he said: “It's all right; but if I'd beens year or two unger, he shouldn’t have had her; I’d been before im.’? ‘Tue Ecuvapor.—A letter from Guayaquil dat- ed July 15th, states that the country has been restored to partial, or at least apparent tranquility, since the interruption of the See Gen Flores was get- ting up in Spain and England, the embargo of vessels, and dispersion of soldiers. All was then quiet in the Eeuador:— Boston Adv. ug, 27. Am tech, the Contents of the Sunday Dis. be found the following :—Description of the pirit Worlds, from Davis's Re: ions—Song of the Uni by William ‘Wallace, Esq 3 of the We lethodists—Professor Lewis and phase of the Onderdonk excitewer it jellevue—Setling of Dead Bodies—Dr. Reese—Friei Love and Trath—Douglass and Rotten Egas—The Nixa Trouble—Seduction Case, or how a rich.man gets out fieulty—Anj hour at the Tombs—The ers —Vhe Kidd Salvage Swindle—Old Hicks, the Gui ke. . with the usual variety of fd The Age Newspaper is published every Sun- day mo: No.2 Barclay street. City Subseribers pay one shil mouth to the carriers. Country subscribers in advance, for which it is regular! ess. Next Suuday’s paper will coutain a of “Barbazure,”by G.P R. James; Pauch’s 1, with two spirited illustrations, and fuil aud icisms ou the drama, music, &c. cents. Ackland’s Tea Store, 148 Grand, one door weat of Centre street.—This spleudid establishment, sarpass- ing anything of the kind in the city, will be opened this da: with one of the choieest-aud best selected stocks of C nd Sugars, and cheaper than was ever offered to the To Carriers and Newsboys..The first num~- berof ‘*The Monitor,” a ew Saturday paper, is pablished this morning. Carriers and newsboys will cail at No. 102 Nas- ‘sau street. now the most sals superior to all oth itis neatly put up Courtiandt street. prices. ee ae Richelieu Dimond Polnted Gold Pens, with- out dispute the best aud cheapest of the day, are now selling fors2 suly, by Be. W im tr door below Wall street, and J. ¥- Savage, ‘elton street, who have the exclusive sale of them All other kinds of gold peus, wholesale or retain, on the best terms, to be found in the City: Levi Brown's premium pens at a reduction of 15 per eent. Owner pens $1 and $1 50 sold for $1 50 and $2 elsewhere. Pens carefully repaired Gold Pens Wholesale and Retalil._£Spencer & RESDSLLS, ore selling Gold Peus at their manufactory 170 Broadway, corner of Maiden lane, of different qualities, 8. The geunine Diamoud Pojuted Pen by them; and from their !ong expe sence they hope to beabe to satisfy dealers as well general, both asto quality aud price. Please 170 Broad: orner of Maiden lane. boxes, retails at its, at N. Mtee walset oil tllltary Ooapvabesdes ry Doap, at reduced i r as the public call and examine Diamond Pointed Goki Pens.Those who may wish to procure a good Gold Pen at a low price, should go to J. W. Grearon & Co., 71 Cedar street, where can be ound the pens of all the most celebrated makers, at prices advertise to sell the best Pens Wholesale and Retall._The New Gola York Gold Pen Compsny, manufacture a splendid article of Diamoud Pointed Gold Pens, which they offer at reduced prices, at their Depot, No 33 John street, corner of Nassau, up stairs.) In addition to which they have added a fine assort- ment of Gold Pens, of all the most ce! ed as they are by those experienced in the b confident of suiting any person who may favor call. Gold Pens repaired Peine’s Orris Tooth Paste..For White Teeth, Sweet Breath, and the Footh Ache! If you want white teeth and sweet breath this paste is infallible ; or to the the tooth ache, there is nothing like it. wi ith- For sale at &. M. Christ Healing the Sick.The following correspoudence, iu regard to this celebrated paintiny, we wake, trom the Inst number of the Methodist Christian Advocate of hn ity — aie peaking of Christ, the audience would readily d tha! che artist has introduced. sn expression of iutellige whieh serves to show that within there are feelings at work far different from those which an exterior look would at first trusted with the mighty charge ofopen- throwing down the part it wnesr from the base hireling d is insolect and menial h nds upou Je-as.— Peter,impewousPeter,dared #0 to do. Malehus,five days before he crucifixion, suffered the iguominy, ere the apostle pat up ne beloved. who an of warm impulee, purpose nud habit, is persuading the Sauhedrim to Ee fiend-like purposes to’ 's his master no interpreter to poitout the man who Sty, artfu!, active mon, he lurks behiud, dd kiss to Observing all that beige ‘Cavaphas, the high priest, obdurate and incorrigible, exhibits sufficiently’ his character for liceotiousness, and mdulgence iv f libidinous excess. His, 0 however with his Steamship Southerner, ‘This packet will positively depart on Satarday afterw morrow) at 4 o’clock, from the East side Peck Slip, et accommodate passengers “with state rooms ay ths, notwithstanding reports to the coutrary have been ¢ir- culated. The Steamer Re groot, arrived in this city from Alvan half past 3 0’elock, making all the lan ms, Capt. A. Dew yesterday afternoon, at es ed Medical do well to co * yerie coas Strangers who may happen to © or Surgical Ald while ona visit tu our city, # ult Di iis fally enti mn io Che to need his professional ‘ommend him to such o® we Who may Ci services, and especially would we ¢ may need advice only is restored” hove tems. Office y it th ves, “No charge until the Hair Beal’ pplied om th oH Noe thone who a Clark, Mayor ofthe city of New York debe aan thee h Have yoen ageneral certifiente an ain peryonally acquainted with many o| the partivs who have ned it,and know tuem te be men of tha hat fang a OTD AWILY, acs Rebs Wiahington ot Philadelphians M, Hair Rew Fine ant whieh wil Nail Siles, "fen, Pocket, Desks bt Pocket, Desk, Mia wht a Inigo variecy of choice, Razors, warranted to the chaser. ), Scissors, ethene pure! Also, . & 3ON, 177 Broadway, a feu Sal above Courtiande ‘te MONEY MARKET, Friday, Aug, 276 P.M. ‘The upward movement in stocks reported yesterday has been partially arrested. Prices to-day were every which way, and there is no health in the market. Every thing in Wall street is as uncertain as the wind, and it is always best to be prepared to meet anything that comes along in that vicinity. At the first board, Trea- sury Notes and Pennsylvania 5’s closed at prices cur- rent yesterday. Indians fell off 1 per cent ; Farmers’ Loan 34; Canton %; Reading %; Harlem 3; Morris Canal went up %; Norwich and Worcester 4; Long Island 4, and Illinois 1 per cent, There were large | sales at the prices ruling, and we perceive that most of the transactions were made on time, buyer's option; if this fact is indicative of anything, it shows a belief on the part of purchasers in an immediate improvement in prices. At the second board, there was an improvement in Norwich and Worcester of % per cent, Long Island 1y. Canton fell off 4 per cent. ‘There has been a fair demand for foreign exchange. ‘We quote prime bills on London at 6% a7 per cent pre- mium ; on Paris, 5£.313¢ a 6f.30 ; Amsterdam, 39340393 ; Hamburg, 35 a 353 ; Bremen, 78 @ 783. The supply of good sterling bills in the market is large, but the de- mand is confined to the best names. ‘The whole amount of taxes assessed in tho city of Lowell fcr the present year, is, on real estate, $116,738 73; on polls, $11,088—total, $127,826 73, City appropri- ations, $110,000; county tax, $11,466 94; overiayings, $5,869 79. The rate of assessment is the samo as last year, viz.: 70 cent on $100. Tho number of rateable polls is 7,392, being an inorease over last year of 955. ‘The taxes of tho differert corporations of that city are as follows Lowell Bleachery. Appleton Company, Booit Cotton Lowell Compauy,,.. Lowell Muchiue shop. ‘The Governor of Obioannounces by proclamation the legal ex'stence of the following new branches of the State Bank of Ohio, viz.— Lorain Bank, at Elyria, Lorain county. Preble County Bank, at Eaton, Preble county. | Farmers’ Bank, at Ripley, Brown county. Mgunt Pleasant Bank, at Mount Pleasant, Jefferson county. Harrison Bank, at Cadiz, Harrison county. The annexed comparative statement exhibits the monthly shipments of the three great exporting staples of Brazil, from Rio Janeiro, in each of the past three years. The increase in coffee and hides is to a very fair extent, while the falling off in sugar in 1846, was more than fifty per cent. Comranative MontHty ano Yearty Statement oF Corvex, 8uGAR, anv Hives, Exroatep From Rio pe JANEIRO IN THE YeARs 1844, 1845, anv 1846. Coffee—Bags and Barrels, THA. 1845. 1816, 160,722 114,317 11,697 T2107 121,010 January Feorual March 1,269,381 1,187,591 Sugar—Cases, 1814. 34 364,405 221,862 429,458 In 1846 were also exported 17,483 boxes and barrels, 363 bags sugar, 317,198 ox horns, 3,414 pipes of rum, 18,299 rolls of tobacco, 14,160 bags of rice, 21,066 planks Jacaranda, 15,424 haif-tanned hides, 4,470 barrels of tapioca. Tho shipments of coffee to the United States, in 1846, were 709,492 bags and 33 barrels, against 646,126 in 1945, 584,699 In 1844, 543,239 im 1843, 967,278 in 1842, 427,096 in 1841, 296,705 in 1840, 344,863 1m 1839, 265,656 in 1839, 127,032 in 1887, 313,934 in 1836, 264,721 in 1836, 171,737 in 1834, and 236,708 in 1833. ‘These statements are made up from the vessels’ mani- festa, excepting coffee, which, from the beginning of 1834, is from the daily shipments at tne Consulado. The commerce between Braziland the United States fluctuates very much from year to year, and the value of our importé from and exports to Brazil, was larger tem and eleven years ago than that of last year. Our importa from that country are about two hundred per cent larger than our exports, Most of our exports to Brasil are uo- mestic products, Since 1830 our commerce with Brazil bas rapidly increased, and our imports now amount to about six and seven millions of dollars per annum, hev- ing in the past fifteen years advanced from two millions to those amounts. It thus appears that there has been a large per cent increase. Our exports now smount to about three millions of dollars per annum, while in 1843, they amounted to only eighteen hundred thousand dol- lara. The tonnage engaged in the commerce between the two countries, is principally American. For the year ending June 30, 1846, two hundred and sixty-four ves- sels, representing 61,014 tons, entered the ports of the United States for Brazil; and 227 veesels, represunt- ivg 48.026 tons cleared from ports of the United States for Brazil, So far as this part of the commer- ‘cial intercourse of the two countries is concerned, we have the lion’s share, but_the balance of trade is ennuai- ly largely against us, and the most extensive markets for the principal products of Brasil are found in the United States. The priucipal article of export from this country to Brazil is flour, The total value of do- mestic merchandise exported from the United States to that country in 1646 was $2,754,012, of which $1,675,756 was in the single article of flour. Markets for our cotton manufactures, printed, colored and white piece goods, are steadily increasing, but we have to contend against a powerful competition in si- milar goods cf English manufacture. We receive no favors from the government of Brazil, in return for those extended by our government. The principal ex- porting staple of Brasil—coffee—entors our ports free of duty, while restrictions are placed upon.all of our pro- duote entering their ports, of the most onerous charac- ter. ‘The existing difficulties growing out of a few trifling points of etiquette, will not ‘ve allowed to interfere with or to interrupt the commercial relations of the two coun- tries, The tradeistoo much in favor of, and too importamt to the principal interests of the citizens of that country, to be destroyed upon the alight pretext represented to have bven given. Governments look as much now to the inte- rests of their people, as they do to their honor, and where the commerce between any two countries is large,there is very little danger of any very serious misunderstanding existing for any length of time. This fact has been pretty clearly illustrated during the past two years, and it is the best guarantee of the preservation of the peace of the world ever imagined. Had there been an exten- sive commerce carried on between this country and Mexico, we never should have come to hostilities with that country. There never would have been such causes for a rupture; and whatever diffidulties might have from time to time ariseh, wonld have been, as in the case with Great Britain, amicably, honerably, and satisfac. torily settled. It therefore becomes necessary for the good of mankind generally, snd for od preservation se pence particularly, that the commercial tatercourse al) nations should be fostered.sud encouraged in every | way, that We latereste of the people of a eopateies