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

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, ‘Tuewtay, September 7, 1847. _-* Meeting of the Legislature. The Legislature of this State will convene at the capital to-morrow, and continue in session ‘until the business left unfinished at the last ses- sion shall have been completed. We have made arrangements with the telegraph company that | will enable us to present our readers with a synopsis of each day’s proceedings in the next day’s Herald. None of the members had reached Albany on Sunday last. ‘The Latest from the Seat of War—The Crisis in Our Relations with Mexico. Our readers will find a despatch in this day’s paper, which we received yesterday by telegraph, and which informs them that General Twiggs’ division of the American army, reached Ayotla | onthe thirteenth of August last, which place is | within twenty-one miles of the capital. Unless peace commissioners have been appointed to con- | fer with Mr. Trist, or some other contingency | has occurred, it is reasonable to suppose that our army entered the capits! on the twentieth, | twenty-first, or twenty-seoond of the same month, and that the troops are now being drilled daily in the main plaza of the city of Mexico. If the former, peace is near at hand or has | been concluded; if the latter, we are as far off, | or perhaps farther, than we ever thought we were. Aweek will probably decide. ‘We cannot think, however, that the capital has been reduced without a severe and bloody battle having occurred at some point near the city, perhaps Penon, which is the strongest point between it and Ayotla. If the enemy has been defeated there, and we cannot suppose for a moment that the issue of the struggle could be otherwise than disastrous to him, he has un- doubtedly fled, not probably into the capital, but to some point adjacent, and that the city authorities surrendered the city on the promise that life and property should be respected. Our troops then marched in and took possession, but we question whether such capitulation without a suspension of hostilities solicited by the Mexicans, would be of any signal advantage to us; and we hope that Gen. Scott has not stipulated to protect the property of the city, unless the Mexican army is surrendered, or peace proposed Our troops, otherwise, would be liab.e to be hemmed in by the Mexican forces, and perhaps cut off by a preconcerted movement between themand the citizens. This is a result not at all unlikely to be attempted, when we reflect upon the small number of troops under Gen. Scott’s command, and the notorious bad faith of the Mexicans. At any rate, the line of communication between the capital and Vera Cruz would be cut off, and | a considerable time elapse before it could be re- opened. We do not know what the instructions are which govern General Scott’s movements— whether he is directed by the administration to continue the plan at first adopted, and so long— too long—continued, of paying. for every thing necessary for the subsistence of his forces; in other words, of fighting the enemy with half- eagles and doubloons; or whether the people and | the property-holders are to be made to feel the burden and the distress of the war, by levying on them for all that he might need, and burning and destroying as he went along. The latter isa fearful and dreadful alternative, and should never be resorted to except in cases where the enemy is dogged and evinces a determination not to make peace. Such an emergency has occurred in this war. We have held forth the olive branch before and after every engagement thet has taken place since the commencement of the war, and in each case ‘war to the knife” has been the reply. Self-preservation, the first law of nature, and re- | gard to the claims of humanity and civilization, imperiously demand at our hands a change of policy. We have already thrown too many paper pellets with our leaden balls. must now try the virtue of something worse. We have said that we do not know whether the latter named policy is to be resorted to after the capture of the capital ; but if it be not, we see no way in which this war can be brought to aclose. If the war had been conducted since its commencement as all wars are conducted, by the victorious party laying waste every part of the enemy’s country that was conquered, it would have ended long since. If it has been recently adopted, and General Scott directed, after de- feating the Mexicans at any point near the cap- ital, where they should make a stand, to demand instant peace, and in case of its being denied, to batter down and destroy it, the Mexicans would then suffer the horrors of warfare, and be clamor- ous for peace. To this point they must be brought. The destruction of the cities of Mexico, Puebla, Monterey, Saltillo, &c., &c., would save thousands of valuable lives, and lead to a peace. What else will? Anoruen View or THE Matrer—Txe Maris anp Cave Jouxson,—We mentioned the other day that the Harttord and New Haven Rail- road Company had ceased to perform the mail service, and we have seen their rea- sons for doing so in a long article from the pen of the President of the Company. We re- gret that the article is so long as to make it im- possible for us to insert it entire, beeause we consider ourselves bound in justice to do it, having published Cave Johnson’s and Mr. Van- derbilt’s sides of the same story; but we shall extract from it the points bearing on the dispnte. The article dressed to Cave Johnson, and says :— It is well known thet they, the Hartford aad New Haven Railroad, are interested as proprietors in a line steamboats running in connection with their road be- tween New Haven and New York You have seen fit this line of boate required for ‘another boat to per- ment of whieh this com ny have no right to complain, At the same time it is obvious that this boat is enleulated to destroy thrir bu- siness. impair their revenues, and in every point of view to constitute an interest wholly hostile and detrimental to their own. They cannot, in justice to their stock- holders, consent to the suicidal policy of aiding to sun- tein a concern whieh from the very nature of the case oan only sucosed renee Cee ope ieounsess They are ready to perform the steam! mail service, entee ever have been, between New York and New Hoeven, for $8, ® yoar, the sum allowed by your pre deowssors. The article then goes on to prove that the sum demanded by them for the service was not un; reasonable, and ins’ that the Eastern route cannot be termed any but a first class one :— “In addition to the facts and reasons given by Mr Van- derbilt. to whese communication they refer, there are further consid to show that the rate of ——— 5 yy them for that service is not ‘uoreasonabl your ex ation published in the Courier Enquirer on the ult, yon allude to certain laws of Con; and oertain classifications ‘which appear to hamper sad restrict your action with Tespect tv the Post Office service. ‘hatever may be said of the passage of these laws, the classification har ‘deen wholly discretionary with you. There is no law of Congress which compels you to rank the most important mali route of New England in an inferior class, or to limit its pay to one-third the amount which C d to w first class service. In your letter to “anthe steamboat service nas al- ne fag 3 ents to railroad service, the maxi yas ne the Department atl2j¢ cont less than that of railroads. Now instead of being inferior, it so happens that this steamboat service has average of railroad service, both in ‘Deen superior to Ty Fegulariy a consequently as it’ is your ile of 19: o ruleot 1296 per cent deduction speed and puno- other steamboat servion i it bas been the only route on which reyena as it has the ly adding to the accommo. would be granted. the mum of $8,009 per annum, a third mall by the Hart- ford boats. via the Connectient River. which the nubito wantareqnire., but which you have sean fit to withhold On the whole iteannot be doubted that this se-vine is as tmportant. and has heen far hetter thea that of several Southern rontes to which you sllow the maximum rate of compensation authorized by the iow * . . ° * * ° Tha claasifiention which yon adont fe » self Imposed restriction, which oan be modified at all timer nt your Aisoretion You are, moreover. expressly authorized by Taw. to allow any eum. nat exereding three hundred | detines per mite per annum. for firet class serviae, and | you were therofnre entirely at liberty to ney us the eum reqnirad, $8000 per annum, withont any shadow of & | foundation for any charge that you had (to. Chae art own worden) heen * worried into a violation of Iaw "All | that wae neceasary was to alter a diseretionary olaasifi- tation which war shown to haven foundation in jus- fire, We heave alsa performed one half of the service in the night seaaap, for which the law permite you to make | Can addition of 25 ner cent? ‘Thin yon have steadily | pefused In addition to theae considerations. it is to be | Sirne in min’ that wa have carried two daily maiis, | when yon declared your Intention to pay for one only | Under your own rules, established in your circular of | June 9th, 1845, we were entitled to additional pay for that extra service. i » ° + * Mr Johnson then receives a knock on the knuckles which will make him wince if he has any sense of feeling. And what substitute have you provided for the facili- tler afforded to the public under the former arrange- ment? Yon have undertaken to have that mail service performed by a boat making bnt one dally trip between New Havan and New York and the unavoidable reeult ia that all_interchanga of correspondence between Sprinefield Hartford and New Haven. and New York. ts anbjected to a deley of 21 hours Whether this exnertment arises from a mistaken economy or an enlighted regard for the publio interests we leave the public to determine It might be added that this is the arringment which Mr. Johnson made in person here. . . . * * . * . Nevertheless this comngny have not demanded the maximum rate of pay. $300 per mile. but have required one half ofit.and have never seen any reason to alter their views wieth eapeot to the reasonableness and moderation of that demand You have not seen fit to allow it. and even the materially diminished rate of compensation, which has been conceded han upon various pretences deen repeatedly and vexstiously withheld. This com- pany have paid the government more than two thousand dollars per mile. for the duties on their fron rails. erent of hich payment i« more than $120 per mile, per tanrum for each mile of their road.while other companies to which the maximum rate of compensation is allow- ‘We ara therefore furnishing to ly gratuitous mail service. As to the allegation that this company is a monopoly, the article proves decisively the reverse to be the case. . . . 8 i hie tus . Any man or set of men are at If to extablish a steamboat line between New Haven and New York. and between Hartford and New York, bv Connecticut river, If this company havo no exelunive privilege on the water, atill Ions have they been endowed with one upon the land. It ie a little more than a year since the Legislature of this State chartered aline of railroad from New Haven to the north Iine of the State. running parallel with their road nvarly its whole length. at an average distance of six or seven miles from it, and a portion of this road fn already in the course of construction. If another appll- cation were to be made the next year for the charter of another road in atill closer proximity to thelr road. there ia not the slightest reason to doubt that such application . . . . Having faithfully accomplished the main purpose for which railway companies are constituted, they claim the right accorded to them on all questions connected with their business to judge of the reasonableness of any com- penration which may be tendered to them by the Post Office Department. for the performance of the mail rer- vice. and they believ> that they have in this letter as- signed sufficient reason to show that under all the oir- cumstances of the case, the remuneration required for this service has not been unreasonable or exorbitant. Now Mr. Johnsen can reflect on this. While he is doisg so we would ask him, what becomes of all his allegations, about the classifications, the law, the routes, the monopolies, and every thing else that he has resorted to for the purpose of concealing his own inefficiency for the office of Postmaster General? Another word, Mr. Johnson. You have made terrible outcries against the Camden aad Amboy Railroad Company, and against the New Haven boats and railroad Sound, and the New England routes, and you have made tremendous exertion through the newspapers and otherwise, to prove if you could, but which you could not, that you were not to blame for the failures on these lines. Now we would ask you how will you get over the failures that are daily occurring on al- most every other route in the country? Is every steamboat, railroad company, and stage coach in this vast Union a monopoly, or are you the twelfth man whose misfortune it was always to be on a jury with eleven obstinate jurymen, with whom he never could agree? Or again, do you wish to concen- trate the attention of the public on these two routes alone, and divert it from all others? Mr. Jehnson, it will not do. You are a cle- ver enough kind of a man, individually, but as Postmaster General, you are not the man;— and be assured that in telling you so, neither the Herald nor any of its numerous correspon- dents has any private spleen to gratify. Give us better mail accommodations than we have ever had, and we shull say that you are the best Post- master we ever had, but give us the worst as you do, and we shall call you the worst, as we do. As evidence that you are not the thing, we refer you to the “* Mail Failures” we are publishing in this paper from day to day. ‘We have now done with the Eastern Mail. News From Brazit.—We are in receipt of files of the Rio Janeiro Jornal do Comercio to the 21st July. The Ministry was completed, Senor F. de Paula Souza e Mello, Councillor of State and Senator of the Empire, having been selected as Secretary for Home Affairs. It was said the same gentle- man would be made President of the Privy Council. Vermont Exection.—The gubernatorial elec- tion takes place in Vermont to-day. The w- ing are the candidates:— For Governor. Whir. Native. Dem. IL. Eaton, RC. Benton, Lieut. Gor L, Sargeant, D. P. Thom Fine Arts. View op rue Battie oy BuenaVista.—A magnificent- ly colored lithograph of the battle of Buena Vista has been published, and is now for sale in this city. The picture itself is some 36 by 18 inches in length and width, and is accompanied by a key which fally explains the positions of regiments, companies, Ko, There is an evident truthfulness, an appearance of life about the picture,which is seldom found to accompany the sketches of Mexican battles. This lithograph is from a drawing made by Major Joseph H Eaton, aid de camp to Gen Taylor, who took his sketch on the spot. The picture is well worth having. Desion vor THe Wasnixoton Monument.—We yes- terday saw a design for the Washington Monument, made by Mr. Wm. Ballard, of this city. Mr. B. in his de- sign has not followed any of the re, ular orders or combi- nations of architectural styles. He calls hisan Ameri- ‘oan design, the principal recommendation to which, is ite stability of appearance, and the durability which « building constructed upon theproposed plan would pos- seas, The drawing shows s solid base,surmounted by three seotions, square and diminishing in size from the ground, be L. Brainerd. J. Scott. over. being perpendicular aft which may be carried to any desired height, regulating the base according to the proposed elevation. Surmouat- ing all, it is proposed to have a globe of glass te serve a8 ® brilliant lanthern st night, The shaft isto be raleed from the ground end will depend upon th sections only as their walls may serve as props which will not be «tall requisite. In the walls of the Jower section are niches, first, » large one for the statue of Washington, and then others for those of his generale or whoever may be deemed most worthy of such remem. brance as will afford. This design is so arranged that persons can view the whole interior of the trophy rooms, libraries, &0., aa they ascend the shaft, M. allan calls his design a specimen of “ American Order,” and thinks that the plain substantial Washington ought to havea plain substantial monument. It is proposed to build the walls of the sections of granite, and the shaft of marble, Yesterday was the last day allowed by the committee for the presentation of designs, and they have probably selected one from among those offered them pe Ay os od architects, as the time for laying the corner ne draws near. NCS, Boarp oF Surervii ofthe Board of Supervisors at Fistbush on Wednesday next, we learn measares will be proposed for the erection of an additional building to the house. The building is now crowded too much for the health ef the unfortunate inmates, and when such is the case, it only engenders disease, and tends greatly to mske their situation worse than it otherwise would be. Surneme Count.—The Hon, Selah B. Strong, recent- it bas performed the duty last 4 Railroad. and for the sum of $5,730 per an- offered to inelude, for ly elected one ot the jac ges of the Supreme Court, will Dronide at ite frvt term to Ki ji thiranont, at te court heumely hagssoud ett Panx Tusatar.—Mr Forrest played Othello, last night, sud appeared to great advantage in the character Where 60 great a fume us Mr. Forrest's goes betore us, we are apt to form large and undefined expectations, which are frequently forerunners of disappointment But ne one could doubt from the reprimand to his offi- cers, in the first scene, and his interview with the Senate, that Mr. Forrest would play the part in the manner in- tended by the author, There was # simplicity and truth in his personation, that entirely identified him with the character. It was, as if the actor to whom was given the genius to conceive the mighty creation of Shaks- poate, had by some cunning necromancy conjured up fore our ey#s the Othello himselt, with all his fond un- utterable love, his racking doubts, his utter loathings, his heartsick griefs, his wild and terrible tempests of jeeping them all fixed and settled purposes, and ; itter remorse and grief which hurried him to his fate. There was an intensity 7 woting of the Moor, from first to which kept every thought and word upto its uttermot stretch. Mr. Forrest was most ably supported, and the tragedy was put upon the stage tu a most praiseworthy manner. ‘The new palace, by Hillyard, is @ magnificent specimen of the sceuic art. ‘To-nkght, Mr. Forrest will appear in his original character of Metamora. His en- gagement closes on Friday next. Cuatuam Tuxatne.—We have seen the bill of per- formances that will be presented to the patrons of the Chatham theatre this evening, and we can confidently say thatit promises some rare amusement. The comedy of “London Avsurance,” with Miss Clarke and Mr. Wal- cot in the principal charactera, forms the first part of it. and the laughable farce of * Bamboosling” the conelu- sion, Between these pieces, Miss De Loraine will per form a grand fuucy dunce. We need not repeat that » plossant hour ean be spent at the Chatham this eve- ning. Castix Ganpen.—The performance of the “Two Fos- cari? took place last evening, and went off ina very perfect style. Signora Rainieri, whose voice is so rich and whose tones are so harmenious, performed the part of Lucresia Contarini, and rendered perfect the despair of thet unfortunate woman, who, in the midst of her love, was a0 outrageously separated from her husband. Perelli, (Forcari,) the sweet tenor, and Luigi Vite (the Doge, acted and sang with a precision which is much admired, The fine music of Verdi we admire greatl; ‘The subject, though very sad, is quite effective for ie action, and well nee He Verdi understands adini- rably the poem, and his music corresponds to the grandiose of t nario, The audience was good he Castle Garden, and, smong the prin- cipal person nt we remarked the officers of the French steamer New York, who had been visit- ed by Signor Villarino, the manager, whose polite- ness Je now proverbial in our city. This ing we shall hear, for the first time in Ameri cvlebrated Bellini’s opera, ‘ Romeo and Juliet,” general- ly known in Europe under the title of “Capulett! ¢ Mon- techi.”” We should bave presented our readers with the synopsis of the play, if we had believed that any among thom had not read or seen the famed tragedy of Shak- speare upon which it is founded. ‘The only thing we e to make known, is, that the charmante Signorina jesoo takes in it the part of Romeo. No one of ber ad- irore, (and they are as numerous as the sand of the sea. will fail to go and see her in male attire, We understans that thisis one of the greatest triumphs of the cantatrice, who has in {ea magnitioent part, superb costumes, and displays all her histrionic and musical talent. The other characters are taken by Signora Caranti di Vita, (Juliet) and L. Perrozzi, (Tybalt.) New scenery, new costumes, a fine breeze, and excellent musio for fifty cents. Patmo’s Tueatae.—This place of amusement, so long as it is occupied by the Ravels, cannot fail to be crowded by fashionable audiences. They were, indeed, capital last evening, and all went off very well. To- night, these acrobats will again give another good per- formance, which will,consist of the one act piece.‘ The Sketches of India,” the pantomime of the * Wood Cut- ters,” the elegant and daring achievements on “la corde raide” by elli and Gabriel Ravel; the will come a gran de deux from “ La Favorite,” by Madame L, Javelli and H. Wells. The entertainment will conclude with the celebrated performances of the “Bedouin Arabs,’ by the whole Ravel Family,‘who will in this spectacle, not only appear correctly attired, and rsonation of the real Bedouin, but will pledge to exhibit all that these Indian performers have attempted, with many daringand almost ineredible feats which no performers of any nation in the world have ever conceived possible to be achieved. Mixenva Rooms.—The Virginia Serenaders have en- tered upon their last week at the Minerva Rooms, and there is every prospect of its being very successful. The Pp me advertired for this evening is unusually Tich, and promises some rare sport. Perper Orena Trourr,—We are'glad to see this com- pany receiving succers, for they promise to be as perfect in thelr line as any that have solicited public patronage. ‘They will perform again this evening at the Apollo Rooms, Broadway. M. Bartnotomin’s New Batter Comrany.—These talented dancers, who are engaged, as announced, to ap- pear at the opening of the new theatre in Broadway, are already preparing themselves to make # grand impres- sion on that occvsion. ‘The prettiest costumes, the most eaquisite scenery. the loveliest ladies for the corps de hallet—such are the novelties which will be displayed by that company We witnessed the other day @ part of these preparations, and we think they will be a great help to the real talent which is possessed by M. and Ma- dame Monplaisie and M. Bartholomin, whose reputation as maitre de ba‘let is known through France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and England. We shall keep our readers au courant. Tur Rosiva Mrapows Comraxy.—This popular vau- deville company, under the management of Mr. William B. English, are performing to crowded houses in the prineipal towns on the Hudson river, en route to Sarato- ga. Their entertainments are well spoken of, being, for the most part, dramas written by Mr. English, which have won “golden opinions” in the theatres in the Union. This company is quite respectable and talented; among the namea we notice Mr. Salisbury, who is doing up the funny business in great style. Among the ladies, Mrs. Western, in the inanoloque and vaudevilles, ap- pears to be the “bright particular star.”” Tux Union Panromisrsts.—This company,consisting of W. A. Barnos, Signor Pheli Carlo, and the Holland family,perform at Newark on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. They are excendingly clever. and no doubt will be well patronised by the citizens of Newark. Menopeon.—A very good company of Ethiopian Min- streis perform every evening at the above saloon. Dan Rice, the celebrated clown, has recovered from his late indisposition, and left for, Pittsburgh, Pa., yeaterday evening. Les Dansruses Viexnorses.—These beautiful children of poetic motion have been dancing to full houses at Quebee. They danced in the hall of the Legislative buildings. Madame Ablamowicz, after a most sucoesefal profes- sional tour through Kentucky, subsequent to which she assed a week in recreation in a pleasant apot in Ohio, Eis returned to Cincinnati, whence she starts on another tour through the State. She is to return to sing in Cin- clnnati in October. Madame A' ita has arrived at Buffalo, and is shortly to appear at the Eagle-street Theatre. Mille Blangy appeared at the Walnut-street Theatre, Philadelphia, on Saturday night, and was greeted by a full house. Miss Wemyes commenced ai street Theatre, Philadelphia, ‘The Seguin troupe are still at the Theatre Royal, Montreal, whero they were last announoed for the per- formance of Rossini’s opera of the‘ Barber of Seville.” City Intelligence. Tue Weatnen.—The hot weather still remains, and aw, was extremely warm. The thermometer rose in Wall street up to 83 degrees. It stood at 82 degrees in Wall street at 12 o'clock M. It stood at the same hour at the Northern Hotel foot of Courtlandt street, at 70 degrees. Grex. Tom Tuums—Yesterday ieft the Eastern Poarl Street House, on his tour through the Jersey State. He will return to this city on Saturday next, putting up the above hotel. The little general was looking well, and in the best possible health and spirita, Lance Eacie —A large eagle was caught alive yostor- day at 8 o'clock A M.,in Market street. The color is gray—wings from tip {0 tip measuring elght feet, The owner oan have him by proving property, on application to J. Conrad, 63 Market street, pit Fine —A fire broke out opposite the six-mile stone, in a barn belonging to Mr Sergeant, on Saturday, and two horses and three or four hogs were burat up. Supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Inronmation Wanten.—Tho gentleman who called the attention of the watchman to the body of the colored man Steel. found lying in Broad, nour Exchange street, on the 16th of August, will forward the onuse of justiow by ailing at the first ward station house, or by leaving address with Capt. Wiley or officer Stoxely. Anniva arRs.—The number of emigrant pass rived at this port, daring Satur- day and Sunday last, amounted to 840, Manine Hoseitat, States Isuaxp.—The weekly re- port of the above institution, from the 30th of August to the 6th of September, shows the list of deaths by ty- phas or ship fever, and the number remaining sick wp to hat period:—Died with ehip fever, 8; remaining sick with ship fever, 77; died with other diseases, 5 Total number remaining io the hospital. 367; showing « deduc- tion of one death by fever from the previous week. Accipentat. Drownina.—Coroner Walters yesterdi held an inquert at 31 Prince street on the body of Jam Creogan, uged 36 years, a native of Ireland. The d oeared with several friends left the city yesterday morn- ing for an excursion to Fort Lee ina schooner. After arriving at Fort Lee the party went ashore and remained some time. On returning to the beach for the purpose of ‘oing on board of the schooner, which was lying a short listance from the shore, the deceased sj into the mail boat and pushed off; the captain of the schooner accompanied hitn and placed him safely on board of t! schooner, The captain returned te the beach for the remainder (f tne party, leaving the deceased alone on board of the schooner. ‘The river was very rough, and the last that was seen of the deceased by the party on shore was that he was walking up and down the deck. It ia supposed that the deceased fell over board by the rocking of the vessel; his body was recovered by some men in # small boat attached to the Fort Lee steainboat, and taken ashore, but life was oxtinot. ‘The deceased has left awife and six children. Verdict, accidental drowning. The mail due at from the East, on Sat Ny morning, failed to reach Ste destination by the yaaa” Cenraeviite Counss, L. —S'ne Sronts Yesten. pay.—The lovers of the sports of the turf had an op- portunity, yesterday. of being regaled with o treat of unusual excellence, bat, unfortunately, only @ limited number were present to enjoy it. This was somewhat to be regretted—for, however superior a dish of amuse- ment may be laid before us, the presence of a goodly number of spectaters gives a zest; a life to ite enjoyment which is otherwise seldom experienced. Even the per- furmances of # Garrick, a Kemble, # Tree, @ Forest, or other of the “bright, particular stars” who udorn or have adorned tho histrionic art, would, we all know, be wit- nessed with but little relieh if presented before a “ beg- gerly account of empty boxes.” It is the presence of others to share with and mingle in our rapture gives to pleasure many of its most brilliant charms. A more lovely day than yesterday could hardly have been desired—the roads to fhe course were in tolerable order thanks to the genial rain of the morning, and the sport, as we have intimated, was superb. Indeod, we doubt whether » more exciting, stoutly contested race than one described in the annexed report, has been witnessed since the famous contest between Duteh- man and Rattler on the Beacon Course, Oct. 6, 1838; and although the time made on that occasion was better, yet the match could not have afforded more interest to the spectators than the one which took place on Centre- ville yesterday. The nage were finely matched, and managed with that consummate skill which is fast be- | doming ® point of honor in the sporting circles, The first performance announced in the bills, of the day, was @ purse of $50, two mile heats, under the saddle, the entrances for which were C. 8. Bertine’s ch. m. Lia- tuna, and I. Woodruff'sb m. Lady Taylor. Tho latter was the fivorite, at two to one, notwithstanding she had cast a shoe on her way to the track, and there being | no blacksmith in the neighborhood to replace it, she was compelled to go with her off hind foot bare. First Heat.—Lady Taylor drew the track, giving the outside position to Liatuna, as a matter of course. At the start, Liatuna took the lead by a length, the rider of Ludy Taylor expressing his willingness to go, by a nod to the judges. Listuos incressed this distance around the turn, and passed the quarter pole full two lengths in front of her competitor in 47 seconds. Down the back stretch there was no deviation in the distance between them, and Lintuos 4 the half mile pole in 1:30. From’ thence round the lower turn, Lady Taylor gradu- ally shortened the distance between her and her adver- sary; but when close up with her, brok again # length. Her rider then rallied hei stretch, caught, passed her, and led by tl lengths in front, in 3:2; shortly after which, Listuna broke badly. and fell off ‘four or five lengths before she reached the quarter pole. Down the back stretch, Lady ‘Taylor held all that she hed gained by the acoldent of opponent, and even lengthened the gap. At about the hulf mile pole, Liatuns seemed to almost come to a stand still, and it appeared evident that all her chances for the heat were lost. seeing which, Woodruff, the rider of Lady Taylor, made an effurt to distance her, (which he undoubtedly might have done, had he tried sooner) but failed in his endeavor by a few yards, Time—6:9. Second Heat.—This heat was a counterpart of the first, except that Listuna did not even reach the draw- gate when Lady Taylor passed the score, proving herself counterfeit of the Louisiana mule mare, whose name she igoobly bears, Lady Taylor passed the staud easily, in 2:59. ‘Tuor No. Two.- ‘This was for a purse of $25, milehevts, best three in five.under the saddle, and {t was unquestion- ably the best contested trot that hus been witnessed for along time. There were four heats. Jim Bell, Young Americus, and Liatuna, (the defeated in the previous munt,) were the candidates for the prize ; the last mentioned, however, being of less account in this race than she was in the former, we leave her at the three quarter pole at the close of the first heat, and take note of the two others as they passed the stand, Jim Bell having the lead by « length over Youg Amerleus, ‘Time Pe . Stcond, Third and Fourth Heatse—These he #0 closely contented, that they elicited the adm The second heat was won by Young Ameri- cus, Jim Bell breaking at the start, and losing a couple of lengths, which advantage Young ed throughout the heat, Time, 2:49. was still more exciting thau the previous o ing well together. and althongh Jim Bell on the turn, he was unable throughout the huut to draw out clear from Young Americus, ‘The excitement mani- feated by the spectators was intense, as the uags came from the three-quarter pole to the stand, Young Ame- ricus had his head on the quarter in the heat, and he seemed determined not to be shaken off; and up the hom: ia ad- versary so closely, that he was defeated only by » neok. Time, 2:49}4, ‘The fourch heat. was as closely contested throughout asthe previous one, and was won only by & length, by Jim Bell, in 2:50; and’ we doubt whether the oldest turfite in the land, as we have previously sssert- ed, has ever witnessed @ more interesting aud nearly mi'tehed engagement. It would be advisable for the owners of each te give them another trial. ‘Trot No. Tunre.—This was also for & purse of $25, mile heats, best three in five, in harness, for which was entered Issac Newton, Jim Bell, Young’ Americus, and Tobey. Of these Young Amcricua and Isauc Newton were the only nage that came to the scratch when called for. Jim Bell. having been successful in the previous race, judiciously backed out, being chary of the laurels he hud won. Tobey was not fo-be 1ound when called for. Thi reputation that Young Americus had estab- lished for himeelf in the former race, proved a terror to the Newtonians, and they very prudently advised the owner of Isaac to take him home to his hay. Taot No. Four.—This was a match for $200, play or pay, mile heats in harness, between ch. m, Lady Alaisck and br. g. Jefferson, which did not come off, the owner of the fermer having met with a domestic bereavemunt, in consequence of which the owner of the latter very gene- ously relinquished the obligation. and up the two Common Council. Boanp or AtpenMen, Sept 6th--Morris Franklin, Esq. President, in the chsir.—This board convened at five o’clock this sfternoon, pursuant to adjourawent, and after the minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved, the following papers were taken u| Nuisance in Elm street.—A petition presented from the inhabitants of the 14th ward praying that mea- sures may be taken to correct a nulsaice in Elm street, near Canal, consisting of a distillery. Gas in Atorney street.—A petition of numerous per- sons to have Attoiney street lighted with gas. ‘Remonsirance — A Temonstrunce was recnived against the construction of # sewer in 22d str Hefer.ed. ne eee ened ‘ arethstss sa aesanota aanicannesntinn escent a tactanntlaaht tte ‘ ‘Theatrical and Musical. Sporting Inteiligence. Market street.—Petition to have the houses im Market street renumbered. Referred. Purchase of State Kegister.—Report in favor of pur- chasing for the use of the Mayor and each member of the Common Council, a copy of the State Register, for 1845, 1846 and 1847, at an expense not exceeding $2 per copy. Adopted. Sale oj ‘sere Market.— rt in favor of dividing the land occupied by Essex Market house into ten lots, and selling the same uoder the direction of the Com- missioners of the Sinking Fand, inasmuch as the receipts are not adequate to the expenses incurred by keeping the same in order. Referre Further Appropriations —Communication from the Comptroller, announcing that a further appropriation of $188,000 would be wie oe to carry out the affairs of the city, and meet the demands upon the treasury da- ring the present financial year. Referred. Sewer in Liberty street.—Report in favor of building a sewer in Liberty street. Adopted. Sewer in Anthony Street.—Report im favor of building a sewer in Anthony street. Alderman Kevry rose and stated that efforts were being made for widening and otherwise improving this street, and therefore moved that the action of the Board on the proposed building of the sewer might Le deferred. Laid on the table. ‘Sewerage and Health of thejCity.—Alderman M noL®: then offered a resolution in favor of appointing a special committee to inquire into and report what, if any, effect on the health of the city is produced by the public sewers, as present erected and now being erected, and the uses to ‘which the same are or may be applied ; and that the committee shall have power to call before them such medicul and scientific men as they may think proper; and to report what, if any, modification or change, if any,can be advantageously made in their construction and uses. Adopted ‘Schvot Trustee,—Resolution by Ald. Tappan, in favor ofappointing Limothy Daly # trustee of common school. for the I4th ward, in the place of Thomas Dolan, de- cunsed, Strect Cleaning Exp-nditures.—Resolution in favor of requesting the Superintendent of Streets to report what money bas been paid for cleaning streets from the (0th of say to the 28:h of august; how many loads ot street manure have been sold; the amount of money re- ceived for the same, and how much, if any, is etill due for manure. Adupted. Madson Squore, Resolution offered by Ald. May- nard, in favor of causing Madison equare to be enclosed with asuitable fence Adopted. Small Pow Hospital.—Resomtion in favor of inquiring into the covdition of the small pox hospital, and th» propriety of erecting ® more suitable building for the accommodstion of those afflicted with that loathsome disense. Referred. Police Cle ks ~ Resolution in favor of inquiring what length of tine Wm, RK Green acted as writer at the iower police court, and paytug him for his services during that period, at the rate paid to the clerks of that Court, via $800 per annam. Advpted Resolution adopted in the Board +f Assistant Alder- meu ia favor of paying James McMurray, at present em- ployed as @ scrivener in the Lower Police Court, for hix services at the rate of $400 per annum. Adopted. Gas in Seventh Street.—Resolution in favor of causing 7th strest, frem 34 avenue to Kast River, to be lighted with gas, Adopted. Tompkins’ Market.—Resolution by Alderman Croliwe in favor of causing Tompkins’ Market to be patnted. Adopted. Sewer in James Street.—Resolution in favor of extend- ing the sewer In James rtreet. Referred. Trow at Bellevue —The following preamble and resolution were then offered: ‘Whereas, the corpse of a person who died at Bellevue ‘was recently removed down town and subsequently offer- ed to one or more ns forthe purpose of dissection; and whereas, it is ag that the said Seal was fur- dent Phy ell nished by Dr. Reese, sician at jevue, o8- tensibly for p is of ©: | eter ead and whereas, it is farther alleged tt one Nicholas, then keeper of the deaa house, now a fugitive from Justice, was per- mitted to derive s revenue from this source, the price of subjects being fixed by the said resident phy- sician at $5. And whereas, such conduct, if satisfac- torily established, 1 direot violation of the State law, outrages the feelings and sympathies of those eet ee hospital, and from to become inmates, of our Feflects no otedlt ‘on those entrusted with the charge Ther Resolved, That the committee on charity and alms es ted to‘ examine into, and report upon the sot forth, relative to the sale or dixposal ot ue A neon one x his astos! pat ee have ofered owah \ gucinnapanies a ao een eee | resolution ; that Dr. Reese was well known in the city Purchasers of ‘and admitted by his political opponents to be a man of | Heys and Peneil Cases, ova sup great abilit: atrlot integrity; and hoped chat time manufacturer's lowest rte Picea. am ‘would be allowed him, (Ald Oliver) to confer with the heat, cea. 1 Grew resident physician for the purpose of obtaining an ex- planation, whieh he felt satistied would set the matter at rest. The adoption of the resolution being pressed by the member who offered it, Ald. Oliver furtber re- marked that he had ascertained that inorder toaffordan opportunity of testing the merits of an air-tight coffin. in Preserving | corpse, z rfect state, Dr Reese, at the solicitation of several eminent physicians, had consented for a dead child to be brought from Believue and placed in one of the air tight coffius for a few days ; at the ex- piration, the body of the child was removed from the coffin and properly interred. After considerable discus. sion on the subject, on motion, a special committee of five members, consisting of Aldermen Lawrence, Messe- Forrest, Tappan, and Maynard, was eppointed, to investigate and report relative thereto Office Holders.—Rosolution by Ald. Dodd, in favor of inquiring whether indiotmenta had been found against any of the persons who are at present holding offices on Bisckwell’sisland Referred. Fence around the Battery.—Reeolution in favor of causing the feneo around the Battery to be repainted. the Dead House.—Resolution in favor of ap- 1g & keeper of the dead house at Bellevue, ata salary not exoveding $400 per anaum. Adopted. te Lagi orrhnigy eam ee of pee: T. Boat 60 , in relation to erecting posta, for a line of te- legraph in the city, Refarrate Com nunication from the Mayor, relative to the build- ing sundry in the East river, and the necessity of making some amendments to the resclutions adopted by both boards on the subject, Referred. After disposing of & number of other papers of less importance, the Board adjourned until Monday next. Boanp or Asatstants.—The Board of Assistant Alder- men met at 5 o'clock day afternoon. Present, the President of the Board and @ quorum of members. ‘The minutes of several previous meetings were read, and ‘on iwotion approved. ecetiile ah toch etitions.—A uumber of nf were presented, for. paving streets in the upper part ofthe city ; for See curb and gutter stones; for fire hydrants, &o ; all of which were referred to appropriate committees, and to the Aldermen and Assistants of the several wards. in asked, ration Attorney for services rendered. and epproved. ? ¥rom the committee on police, watch and prisons), commending that three rooma on the first floor of City Prison be set apart for tho purpose of furnish! separate a ments to J csaxand who are confined as: nesses, and for the confinement of juvenile delinquents. From the Committee on Streets in favor of concurring with the Board of Alder: 8th and 9th avenues. Concurred ia. Committee on Roads and Canals in favor of construct. ing eculvert at the south west corner of Broadway and | pe Looe Beg Accepted, and resolution to build culvert 0) pted. « Same Committee in favor of concurring with the Board of Aldermen to build er in Greenwich street, from Morris street to Battery place. Report accepted. and action of Board of Aldermen concurred in. ‘Same Committee in favor of complying with petitions of property owners in 3d street, ve & sewer built in that street between avenu ‘nd D, accompanied by s resolution and ordinance to build the sewer. Report of Committve accepted, and resolution adopted. From @ Committee in favor of building sewer to drain 22d street, between 7th and Sth avenues, with a resolution. Report accepted, and resolution adopted. Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred the maiterof providing fur the better regulating of the om- nibuses, reported in favor of providing by ordinance that the stages shall take up and set down passengers, under all circumstances, upon the right hand side of the street, whichever way the horses may be going, with penalty of ten dollars for each violation of the law. Mr. Harrizip thought that the proposed ordinance would be tyrannical. Mr. Gray hoped the law would pass—he should vote for the ordinance. Ald. SHuutz spoke in favor of the ordinance. It would be but little trouble, h id, for Posomnpere to cross the street, and the n. caused by the zig- aag course of the stages would at any rate be prevented, if the law required the dr.vers to keep uniformly to the eae ‘The resolution and ordinance were lost by a vote 9 to8, Papers from the Board of Aldermen.—That the Super- intendent of Alms House be provided with apartments at Bullevue. Coocurred in. The action of the Board of Aldermen on several peti- tions was concurred in. The board here took @ recess for tea. Afcer teu the business of the board was resumed. Petition of John French to be appointed weigher of bituminous coal—Granted. Petition of Hugh Downing and Royal E. House, for rivilege to erect maguetic telegraph posts in the city. ferred to Committee On Streets. Resolution to pay James Murray, for services as clerk at the lower police cffive in place of John Hasty, the re- gular clerk. who is prevented by indisposition from at tending to his duty. Resolution, that document 18, being the report of spe- cial committee on subject of equalizing taxation on pei sonal property in the city, be made the special order of the next meeting.— Adopted. Resolved, ‘(hat Superintendent of Wharv Hers and Slips, and Superintendent of Pavements, report to this bourd what property they have sold, if auy, and what disposition they have made of the money received therefor. A communication was received from the Comptroller, asking an appropriation of $32,000 to be expended on wharves, piers and slips, and recommen ing that the subject of other required appropriations be referred to Finance Committee. This paper having met with on affirmative action, in the Board of Aldermen, this board conourred A communication was received from the Alms House ont, Referred fo the Committee on Charity and the Ame louse. Reeolution to grant the prayer of the Sheriff, asking for the use of the chamber of this board for various courta, Petition granted. A resolution adopted by the Board of Aldermen was concurred in, appointing Timothy Daley a Trustee of Cominou Schools in the 14th ward, in place of ‘Thomas Dolan, deceased. Wnfinished Business.—The unfinished business of the last regular meetiog was taken up. A report from the committee on public office and repairs, recommending that the eum of $500 be allowed to David Valentine, Eeq,, Clerk of the Commen Council, as compensation tor roosts which wero formerly, by revolution of the, Com- mon Couneil. appropriated to the use of that gentleman, and witich rooms have lately been otherwise appropri- ated. It is also proposed that this sum of $500 after added to thy salary of said Clerk of the Common Council. After some discussion, the matter of appro- priation for the benefit of Mr. Valeutine was referred back to the commistee on public offices and repairs, Cont board then adjourned till two weeks frem this evening. Police Ces Dishonest Servant.—Officers Bloom and Norris, at- tachés at the Chief's office, arrested yesterday # young woman by the mame of Mary Spiliman, a servant in the family of Mr. George Edwards, residing wt No. 132 Nas sau street. It appears that a trank had been opened by ‘a false key, and $160 in bank bills, and two pieces of gold coin, siolen therefrom Suspicion at once reated upon tho accused from the fact of w watch having been miss- ing some few weeks ago, and Mary having been accused. denied all knowledge of the property, when the watch was subsequently found in her possession; consequently. from this circumstance, in all probability, Mary is the thief in this instance. She was taken before the Chief of Police and committed. Arrest on Suspicion.—Assistant Captain Keating, of the 94 Ward, arrested y-sterday, in Fulton street, » young man calling himself James Smith, having in possession & piece of striped Alapaccs, suitable for a ly’s dress, and as he could not give any account of where he obtained it, Justice Drinker detalaed him. in order to procure an owner. The property can be seen by applying to Mr. Snow, the Clerk of Police, at the ‘om| Stealing a Gun.—Officer Stark, of the 17th ward, ar- rested, yesterday, a mun called Godfrey Knoll, on oharge of Foy d gun, valued at $10, from George Engwl, No, 174 Third street. Detained by Justice Timp- vou for a further hearing Charge of Manslaughter.—Captain Perry and officer Horton, of the th ward, arrestud, yesterday, a man by eof Charles Walton, on a warraut issued by Walters, wherein he stands charged with cuusing the death of an unkpown man, by driving o horse wnd wagon fariously down the Bowery, ruuning over the deceused and inflicting some bodily injuries, which caused his death on Saturday last, in the city hospital, Held to bail in the sum of $500 for trinl ‘Hotel Robbery.—A gentirman, by the nawe of William Andros, of Connectiout, staying at the Western Hotel in Courtlandt street, lerc his room afew minat-s on Sunday morning last, and while absent some hovel thief enterea with a false key and extracted froma money belt be tween $1,100 and $1,200, No clue yet of the thief, Atrempt to pass bad money, —Oihloers Vowdioan and Clifford of the 6ch ward, arrested on Sunday night a man calling hiruself George Bennett, on a charge of at- tompting to pars @ spurious bank bill on Saroh Smith, No 29 kim street, On searching his person the officers found several spurious bills eu various bavks, but no good money. Detained by Justice Drinker for # furtuer examination. New Books. Commenarau Revinw or tHe Sourn West —Thie is the title of & monthly journal «f trade, commerce, coin nsercial polity, agriculiure, wanufactures, internal im provements, and general literature, published at New Orleans by J. B, De Boce, and is well worth the attention of the merchant ond the statexman. It is recond to no other work of the kind ip this or #uy othor oountry. aod tust goon become authority for everything relating to matters of which it treats. We neticed among its oon tributors some of the most distinguished writers in the Union, and it must be of immense value to the seotion of country from which it emanates, particularly a# the development of the resources uf those States is one of the principal features of the work, We wish the publichn: every succern in his undertaking, and recommend with coutidence his magazine to the public gouerally. Ricars nave Wine T. 8. Arthur—Pabiished by Baker aod scribmer, | jassan street. This is anes: nt tale for the rich and poor. Burgess & Stiing-r and Long & Brother, 32 Ann stroe, have for tale No 16 of Chambers? Gyolopeale of Engh vo, Lippard; Cham- Literatore; Legenda of Mexico, by bers’ Misoelleny of Uveful and Entertaining Kuowleage No. nd No, 3 of Remarkable Events in the History of Awerica, by J. Frost, LL. D.; all of which ere deserv- ing of large circulations Miscellaneous. scien hat th bore 10g, tReet julphur Springs, ret dent Tyler, th they peed ‘out who he was, This is er for every devorip- Fall marksts, and moderate tion of provisions, ‘are reported at Toronto. ‘The fuel ano consumed in the United States is eatizsaterd wt $100,080,00 | ery, corner of (rat to pave 27th street, between wt & Mo., 71 Ces et, New hiladelphia. “From *hetr asso ame thirty diffe fis ‘consisting of Brown's; Haydews, Srencers. Besley or, Compress, and many others they ditter themselves w wad lower than nt any rakes Los fally repaired orrepointed St BOW and their prices Gold Peas care- Richeltew Diamond Pot ‘ed Gold Pens..We need inxke buta single rem: rie | saan a thet they re the best and cheapest tor te frand’ ey? Snow have eli the flexibility of the quil nd sre ware ated t a Those that hang naed them rec maueud their friends to ti bel saad J. Every description af Gold Pens, who duced prices. Gold Pens $1, $1 25, and $1 50. $1 75 and $2 elsewher-, Pens carefully repaired The Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, coruer of Brunilway ant Murray sticet, (over ‘store,) is the best place in the city to curen fige porttaitep Tus fact is attestedyby thousand: ia a ante isfietory manner, If you want a guod picture go to the above Place and get it. To those who use Gold Pens —Do you wish to get a weuuine, . arranted article, of the bes: stainp? Hove It oma hand dif suit? Go then to the New York Gold et Compan No. 22 John street, corm r Nasseu. ny stairs, wher wilt fisd the greatest ‘assortment of Gold Pevs in the nd at prides cosuit the times. Gold Pens re= Paired or re-pouited m the very best manner. _. The: Oheapest Place in the City to get * our ‘Boots, Shoes. or Gaiters. is at JONES’, No 4, Anu street, onearthe Musenm. You get there as cood boots’ at $1 50, a8 @inewhere at he pure $4. Quite a saving. He also very nice b at $3 50. Cow proporti nme, Joueyb Peine’s Urris Tooth Paste Is used by all who wish white teeth, aweet breath, heslthy gums, cud for the onh asl J ‘his ix the ouly pate Meg 1 reqy. vo the rartar ave a hrlliant comnplenton if they e: Ae tet dee cies i they use the Table! complete without it, and the skin 25 cents per box, re tr Style of Hats—Genin, 214 Broadway, } Paul’s Church, is now trepared to furvish his with the new style of Hat. with an unproved dia ra a Fat " ‘TPraders.—Mons De Ciptet’s Co. any Soaps, and all Pecfumory of the choicest ‘Also the 1 Kkinds.are offeredon terms, oni v One © -urtlandt st, w the Western house has these per- ene. made by the best perfumer i this ¢ untry. lerchants are invited to exami stock, which embraces vagiety of fancy and plain styles of perfumery, eosine- oN, Retail at dozen s3e0d ‘Travelling Dressing Cases—The exceeding]; small compass ty which he subse. ibers have pieced eecy thiag necessary for the toilet. without destroving their usefut- iad substantial mauuer in which, the ‘ny manufactured. tre Razors.—These beyond all question the best imported to this county) Ra be had of the subscribers, and warraute th a very large and Peliselected atsore'ent of Razors Penand Pocket Knives, fumery, and everything appertai h i G. BAUNDERS SON. IH Broadway” pposite Howard Hotel. Cinoinnsit, * MONEY MARKET. Monday, Sept. 66 F. M. The stock market opened heavy this morning. Mon- ay is usually » dull day, but things in Wall street were this morning unusually dull. At the first board Treasury Notes fell off { per cent ; Farmers’ Loan ; Norwich & Worcester 1 ; Canton %; Reading 1; Long Island 5 ; Ohio 6’s closed at prices current on Saturday, and Harlem advanced 1% per cent. At the second board Long Island declined: per cent.; Harlem 2; Farmers’ Loan %; Norwich & Worcester }¢. Tt will be perceived that all the fancies are on the back track. This is what we have been looking for for some time, and although there may be from time to time slight reactions, it is our impression that prices will steadily settle down to about the old points. Tho» who hai taken advantage of the inflation and realized, will soon have an opportunity, if they wish to avail themselves of ib, of gotting all they want at very reduced prices. ‘There iss movement going on among a large and in- fluential class of agriculturalists, calculated to advance the value of Long Island railroad stock, by giving it a much larger local business than it has at present. We allude to the efforts making to redeem and put under cultivation that immense tract of land lying between Farmingdale and River Head, containing from 150,000 to 180,000 acres. This land is as capable of being mado productive as any other part of Long Island, and the railroad running through the centre of its eutire length, affords euperior facilities for getting to any part of it. With a moderate outlay and alittle judicious manage- ment, this tract of land might be made to produce as much as an equal quantity of land in any part of the State. Previous to the opening of the Erie Canal, Long Idand was the most prolific part of the couatry, and had that work not been completed so soon, within ten or fif- toon years, we have no doubt the whole of Long Island would have been thoroughly cultivated, and to thie day highly productive. Long Island is capable of supporting a population five times that which now exists. All it wants is a proper movement made to bring the immense tracts of new land under the plough. Tho railroad company should tuke this matter in hand, ss its very existence depends upon incrensing its local business, it having nothing else to depend upon for income. If the railroad company, the capitalists of this city, and thu people of Long Island, will make @ strong pull, and a pull altogether, in relation to this matter, we should see in a few years a vast im- provement in the appearance, and in the productiveneas of this island. The sccess to any pert of it, from this city inno easy, that the most extensive market for all kinds of produce would be almost at the very doors of the producers, We would recommend the purchase of large tract of this land, for the establishment of an extensive dairy, for supplying this city with pure ‘and wholesome milk, upon the plan propored in an arti- ole published in our colamns a few weeks since. It would make the fortune of any company of individuals starting this project. The receipts of the Harlem Ratlrond Company for the first eight months in each of the past four years, have been as annexed :— Haxiem Kaitnoap—Mentacy Reesirt 46 AND '47. 44, "45, 1845, 1847. 10,045 18,692 7.495 18.597 10,750 4 91L 12,070 16 563 17.778 22.793 17.978 23,015 20,490 28,937 20,055 30,183 Total... ...... $94,884 116,545 120,420 162,241 The increase in thefirst eight months of 1847, over 1846, amounts to $41,821, being abou t thirty-three per cent, At this rate of increase for the remainder of the year, the gross income of 1847 will be about two hun- dred and fifty thousaed dollars. The contracts for the extension of this road to Dover Plaine, a distance of twenty-nine rafles, will soon be per- tected, when we shall be able to form some idea of the probable completion of that section. Dover Plains is the centre of w very rich agricultoral and manufacturing country, and the road will reeeive a great inerease in its bilsiness as soen as ncouneotion with that point is made, Vhis will bring the roud within fifty miles of the Wert- ern road at Chatham, and if the present board of direo- tore continue as it has commenced, we have no doubt a connection will be made with the Western road some- time in the year 1848. ‘The Hudson River road, if finished at all, cannot possibly be carried through in much loss time than five years, There Is, however, very little danger of these roads interfering much with each other; the Harlem runs through « rich and populous valley. separated from every other rond, und its local ba- sineas capnot porsibly bedrawn away by any competi. tion, As far aa the through business is concerned, it will stand in as favorable # position as any other road, and the cost of ite construction will be so much less than “the river route, that it can successfully compete with that Moe. ‘The city business of the Harlem Railroad ts rapidly increasing. The extension of the city towards York- ville and Harlem, gives this road an increased number of y passengers. The peculiar shape of Manhatten Island makes this road judiepensable, and as the popula- tion of the up-town wards inorenses, the local business of this road must increase in a corresponding proportion, It 18 impossible to form any idea of the ulfimate extent of this city travel. It isan item of business, which few railroads in the country possess, and must in « few years be & very important source of income With all these perspective odvantages. we think the prevent market price of the stock too high. It must be borne in mind that the debt of the company is large, and must be largely increased. ‘The oost of the road thus far has beon very heavy, and millions more must be spent before the line is completed, It will also be several years Defore regular dividends oan be made, These things are suMolwat to satiety us that the present real value of the