The New York Herald Newspaper, November 4, 1847, Page 2

[SS New York, Thureday, November 4, 1847. —= = ‘The Foreign News. The news received yesterday by the Philadel- | phia, will be found on the first page of this day’s Herald. It is five days later than that received by the Zurich, and is of considerable interest. ‘The Caledenia is now overdue at Boston. She is now in her sixteenth day. She has probably been detained by the dense fogs that have lately prevailed on the eastern coast. According to the following telegraphic despatch, however, the atmosphere at Boston was clear at the last ac- counts :— Boston, Nov. 3—Sunset.—Nothing of the steamer.— Clear observation at sunset. We may expect her news at any moment. It will be given in an Extra Herald immediately The important contest for the next Presidency will now seriously begin. The election which has just terminated in this State, and the results of those which will take place in three or four other States, close the preliminaries, with the exception of one or two unimportant elections in the West. We have seen the result of the election here. “Have you heard the news ?”” asked a disciple of Miller of an unbeliever. “No, Thave not,” replied the other. ‘Terrible news,” said the Millerite. ‘What ie it, pray 1” asked the heathen. “The end of the world is come!” “Indeed,” returned the pagan, cooly; ‘1am glad to hear it—tor the world has been a failure throughout.” So it may be said of New York de- mocracy. It is now time to clear the decks for a general action on the presidency—a contest which pre- sents features of greater importance than any one that has taken place in this country, since the origin of the republic, down to the present day. Questions of greater importance must now be presented to the people, than they have ever before been called upon to decide—ques- tions affecting the present standing and future policy of this country, that may give a direction over its destiny for centuries and centuries to come. Like a youth on the eve of manhod, the United States, asa great nation and a growing people, commenced their career with new princi- ples of action, calculated to exert an important bearing on the conduct and policy of the whole civilized world. he Mexican war and its wonderful and astonishing results, have deve- loped a power inthe American people, and a ca- pacity for self goverament and national effort, that astonishes all Europe, just as much as it has astonished the American people themselves, from end to end of the confederacy. The questions of importance involved in the next presidental election, are those growing out of the war with Mexico, and the pesition which this country now ‘stands in towards that discomfited republic, in connection with the powers of Europe. Shall we retain the whole of that country, or apart? Shall we annex the whole of that beautiful land, with its valuable mines, and its delicious soils and climate, or shall we retreat to a boundary line of our own selection, and give nationality for a while longer ‘to the people whom we have conquered? These are only some of the questions which will be involved in the popular contest for the next presidency. A multitude of minor points may spring up in the fray; but the question of our foreign policy as regards Mexi- co and Europe, will be the turning point of the movement. Such being the general view which every person of intelligence must take of the present position of the country, how do we find the peo- ple and the various parties throughout the country arrayed at the commencement of the struggle ? The American people are divided into two great, but peaceful, camps—the democratic and whig parties. We may have little factions springing up in certain localities, that may create divisions here and there, such as the natives or the abolitionists, the social reformers or the land reformers; but these are minute fragments, which we believe cannot affect the great struggle now approaching. The State elections, which have all terminated, except two, have placed those two great parties on almost equal ground, in point of po- pular strength ; and the contest for the presidency mnst be decided, more or less, by contingencies arising in the course of the next six or ten months. It is true the whigs have entirely prostrated the democrats in this State; but in other portions of the country, the relations of the two parties are more equally balanced; and taking the whole Union in one view, it would be hard to tell which party has the ascendency in public opinion at this moment. But principles and policy, and general mea- sures, being themselves abstractions, must be represented by men—by individuals—by flesh and blood, including some brains. During the last year, various movements have been made in various ways, in connection with the name of General Taylor; but in consequence of the wonderful and astonishing campaign of General Scott in his march from Vera Cruz to the capital of Mexico, the public mind seems to have paused, and the positions of these two dis- tinguised military chieftains have neutralized each other. This apparent development, taken in connection with recent movements in the whig party here, seems to indicate that Henry Clay is again to be taken up, by a fresh effort, and be made the candidate of the party, at all hazards. In this part of the Union—in the city and State of New York—there seems to be no doubt that Henry Clay is the man who will com- mand the greatest number of votes for the nomi- nation for the presidency that may be made by the party. Every civcumstance and event seem to point to the distinguished statesman of Ken- tucky, as the representative of whig sentiment in the coming struggle. What, then, isto be the course of the democrats, who now hold the power of the government at Washington ? We have seen various indications in that quar: ter pointing to Mr. Buchanan, to Judge Wood- bury, and to Governor Cass, of Michigan, and even an attempt has been made to dig up the fossil remains of Kinderhook. The recent movements of the Van Burens, in this State, both old and young, would indicate a new pur- pose in that quarter, differing from that which the ex-President took at the last presidential election. Taking the letter of Mr. Van Buren as the basis of other operations, and the conduct of John Van Buren as its brilliant commentary, it is evident that they mean to hold tie balance of power in this State between the contending parties, and from that position en- deavor to advance their fortunes in one direction or the other, as may best suit their purposes sean In this state of things, there seems to ho alternative for the democrats, or the a ministration, but to fall back on Mr. Polk him- sed, even with all his weaknesses, and make him their candidate in opposition to Henry Clay, and fightover again the battle of the last presiden- tial election. Indeed, from present appearances, and judging from the natural impulses of the human mind, we do not believe it ix possible for a national convention of the democratic party to agree upon any candidate, except it be Mr. Polk, He is the perfect and complete representas tive of the present policy of the meat in regard to Mexico, govern. He has it yet tration, and to make declarations in his forth coming message, thet may place him in @ com. manding attitude in the epproaching struggle. Mr. Polk, we willingly admit, is an honest and able man; but none of his friends will contend that he is a great man as a statesman, or that he can be compared in the qualities of the mind, or in grasp of thought, to Mr. Clay. Mr. Polk, too, has some good and some bad materials in his Cabinet. Mr. Buchanan is an able and sagacious man. Mr. Walker has shown remarkable finan- cial talent in his department. Mr. Mason has had no opportunity of display. Mr. Marcy has had too much, and, although he may be power- ful in repairing pantaloons, yet in the manage- ment and originating of campaigns, he has ex- hibited a total unfithess to comprehend the posi- tion of the government, the character of his op- ponents, or the tendency ofhis measures. As to the Postmaster General, he seems to,be naturally unfit for the smallest place in any of the depart- ments. Yet with all these drawbacks, Mr. Polk’: ministration has the wonderful aggregate merit of having called forth, to the astonishment of the civilized world, a feature of the American peo- ple that will go further to give us “respect and a place in the highest niche among the nations, than any administration tnat has preceded it. The history of this administration and ite natural weakness and wonderful results, resemble the deed of David going out with a sling and a stone to slay the giant of the Philestines. In the con- test for the next presidency, the democratic party cannot abandon Mr. Polk, or pass him over as a candidate, without abandoning the field al- together, and’giving Mr. Clay the presidency without a struggle. Circumstances are greater and more powerful than intriguers on any side, and we therefore believe, at present, the pro- gramme for the next presidency will contain, on one side Henry Clay, and James K. Polk on the other. x Such being the natural position of things, judging from the most reliable data, it becomes an interesting question to ascertain at this early day, the chances which each stands in the en- suing struggle for the presidency. Notwith- standing the defeats of the democrats that have taken place within the last year, we have no doubt that that party will rise, phenix-like, in its might, at the approaching struggle, and make it one of the hottest and strongest contests that h: ever taken place in this country. The whigs are only now on a level with their opponents.— They have not yet the absolute vantage ground. Let, therefore, both parties prepare, with calm- ness and moderation, for the struggle will in- volve the greatest consequences to this country, and even to the civilized world. AprivaL or THE Frencu Srgamer.—The French steamer Philadelphia, Captain Besson, arrived yesterday from Cherbourg, whence she sailed on the 10th ult., at two o’clock, A. M.— The three first days of her passage she was fa- vored with very fine weather, but on the 14th, P.M, she met with a gale, which veered round from N. W. to S. W., and continued till the 25th. On this day, the steamship being in lat. 42 42, and lon. 61 56, met with a serious accident; the different pipes leading from the boilers into the bottom of the ship, were broken by the strong movement of the sea, and from this moment the engine was completely useless and unfitted for work. The engineers spent some twenty-four hours in endeavoring to repair the evil as well as possible, but their efforts proved quite inef- ficient, and they bore away in the direction of Halifax, the nearest port, making six and seven- and-a-half miles an hour. The Philadelphia saw the packet ship Zurich and the bark Kate, as was mentioned in the Herald of Tuesday. She arrived at Halifax on Friday, 29th ult. at three o’clock, P. M., whence, after having made all the necessary repairs, she sailed on Sunday, 3st, at six o’clock in the evening. Her trip from Halifax to New York occupied only three days. We must confess that this steamer was very unfortunate, and that everything seemed to con- spire against the success of her passag>. Every body on board the Philadelphia agrees in con- gratulating Captain Besson and his officers on the remarkable ability they exhibited during the unforeseen accident above mentioned. raThe steamer lays now at pier No. 4, North river, which has been definitively granted to the company of Heroult and De Handel, by our Corporation. The mail brought by the Philadelphia is quite large, and she has considerable cargo. She sails hence on the 9th inst. Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatae.—The estimation in which Madame Bishop is held by tite patrons of the opera, is beautifully exemplified by the reception which she always meets with on her appearance of an evening. When she first appeared last evening as Amina, in “Ls Sonambula,” she was greeted by repeated and long continued plau- dite. The music of this charming opera was again per- formed in the masterly style of the artists who appeared In it, and received all through the demonstrated appro- bation of the larger than usual audience. The comic soena from “ 1] Fanatico per ls Musica,” which was per- formed by Signor De Begnis and Madame B., delighted the whole house, and st its conclusion the performers who appeared in it were called before the curtain, in oom- pliment to the ability with which they executed their parts. It is to be regretted that we cannet have more of Signor De B., he is s0 capital a buffo ; but we must now make the most of the two remaining mghts of the en- gegement of the Bishop treupe, who have become so great favorites during their short engagement at the Park. To-night we are to have, by request, a repetition of “La Sonambula,” and the celebrated scons and du- otto from “The Mad Musician,” which was #0 well re- ceived last night; after which a farce,in which Mr. Base, and number of the other favorites of the Park company, appear. Boweny Turatnr.—Three most interesting pieces will be given to night, viz :—“Captain Kyd,” “The Jaco- bite,” and the farce of “Crimson Crimes.” This is an excellent; bill, and frem the diversity of characters of the performances, afford ample scope for the bringing forward all the various talent of the Bowery company. The drama of “Captain Kyd” is one of startling inoi- dents, connected with the career of this famous bucca- neer on our coast. Tho“ Jaoobite” is a highly interest. ing drama of the troublous times of England, and the farce being local in its allusions, will please every one, as every one can appreciate its fun. We anticipate a splen- did house, CvatHam Turatne.—-This evening is the fourth night of the farewell engagement of that excellent comedian, Mr. Barney Williams, who will appear in two of his most favorite Irish characters. viz:—O’Gallager, the “ Bashful Irishman,” and Jerry Humphrey, in the “ Sprigs of Ire. land.” We have before mentioned the perfectly natu- ral brogue and intonation which Mr. Williams assumes in his delineations of Irish character, and can only add. that during his present engagement, he has strengthened the good opinion his sdthirers have formed of him. In addition to the performances in which Mr Williams takes part, there will be performed the romantic drama of “ Robinson Crusoe,” and the excitable farce of the jieoes Mr. De Bar = Between the iss 11. Vallee and Miss Deloral and the “Jaleo de Xerxes,” Yates. Truly, a brimming bill, Crncus—Bowrny Amrnitneatny.—All things are go- ing st this house “as merrily as a wedding bell,” for what with the wit of Gossin and Donaldson, the beauty ofthe horsemanship, the elegance of the lady riders, and Erniortan Senewape! ‘Nothing but fun and jokes, snd good singing is heard at Palmo’s, the accompani- monte to all thia being the applause and encoring of thy yorescenee ghd are nightly pleased by Messrs. Germon, wood & . aaa fh parr ihe a ha who wish to hi most racy evening's entertalamunt fede ie tent Pecan ee ee a never to be forgotten “Railway Overture.” Cunisty’s Mivstaeus.—Mechanics? Hall seems to be, now-a-days. the centre of attraction for all those who seek amusement for the evening, and certainly they obtain it in listening toChristy’s minstrels. This troupe is un- materials, and we question if instruments, ever were more pet- ted by the public. They will retain their high stand, we 8 ¢ sure, as, like old wine, they improve their age. To-night they give a highly philosophic bill. Neono Minsrrecsey —It would seem that this is the age of Negro minstrelsey,for when one company announ- ces its departure, another ot # similar character imme- distely succe Ou Monday evening next bani called Vounason's Sable Harmouista, commence at the Minerva Rooms. They consist of two violin players, two banjos, guitar, @ castanets, and temborine, ‘When we hear them we shall be better able to speak of their abilities, ‘Taneanacte—Sivon! ano Heaz’s Last Concent.— This evening there will be given the two hundreth musical entertainment of these wonderful artists, smoe their arrival in thiscountry. Besides their own attrac- tion, Messrs. Hers and Sivori have engaged the great English composer—who has recently arrived in New York—Mr. MoFerren, who will execute, with grand or chestra, a characteristic overture, written by himself, called “ The Chevy Chase,”’ ounded onthe celebrated na- tional ballad of that name. The overture has been per- formed in the different capitals of the old world, and received with the most unanimous approbation, To are due effect to the luction of thie t work of eir brother artist, Messrs, Sivori, Rapett!, Knoop and Herz will play among the other members of the orche:- tra, Signora Pico, who has so meny admirers in this country, has been also engaged, and will sing several of her brilliant arias. Another eminent. artist. Signor Rossi, first tone from the opera houses of Milan, Ber- lin and Vienna, whose wife is the contralto of the Italian company of Astor Place, will make his first appearance in "Amerion in the concert of this evening es is to play several pieces, and Rapvtti will lead the orchestra. ‘he Dill is, altogether, varied and exciting; aud we shall, no doubt; ee austier brilliant audience. within the large concert hall of Broadway. Moprx Antists.—To-night this troupe give an ex- cellent entertainment, introducing several new groups by he, on the nights of their per- Fete Wve"have ‘no doubt they will be wall st- tended. Mn, Demrstza will give his fourth coneert to-morrow the Tabernacle. We need only mention tl oes grest popularity, we have no doubt he be fully attended. : Mille Blangy, Mons. Bouxary, and troupe, arg dancing at Louisville. es Madame Ablamowics gave a concert at Cinoinn last Thursday evening. Sho {s very successful at the est. Miss Wemyss is playing at the National Theatre, Cin- oinnati. City Intelligence. THe Wasinan eater ‘was quite a summer day, and we observed many of our citizens dressed in their summer clothing, and not a few w hats, reminding usof mid-summer weather. The ves in the various hotels, &., were not in requisition during the day. Cotumpraw Comrany No 14 —The new engine for this excellent and efficient company will be found to bea most superb one The company stands prominent smovug our ‘active fire companies, and have invariably dis- tinguished ves as an exoellent body of men in pie ap iene ‘The engine arrived yesterday from Philadelphia, and will meet a cordial reception from the Company for whom it is designed. ‘Banoet Excunsion.—The Washington Market Chou- der Club went ons target exoursion yesterdsy rer a This fine company is composed of the butchers of Wasb- ington Market. Their target represented a circle, on which wi inted a fat ox, surmounted by» miniature butcher’s |. They are a fine looking company. Texan Ravcens —It must not be forgotten that this evening Mr. Reid’s lecture on the “ Scouts and Serviow of the Texan Rangers,” will be delivered this evening, atthe Lyceum It will be one of the most interesting and instructive lectures ever heard in this city. Mr. Reid served six months with the Rangers, and was with them in almost all of the scenes which have made the Rangers so celnbrated throughout the United States. He, therefore, is the most competent to depict them. He is ikewise the son of Captain Reid. of the privateer General Armsti , which successfully two British vessels off Fayall, during the last wi Board of Education. SPECIAL MEETING, Mr. Commissioner Rotert Kelly in the obair. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and ap- roves ¥ Reports,—Of finance committee, in favor of peying Darius Gerr his bill (amount $137 23) for extra carpen- ter work done to new school house in the 15th ward. Accepted. Free Academy.— Report of executive committee, re- commending the Board to accept the contracts of An- drew Brady for the mason work, and Edmund T. Rogera for the carpenter werk of the academy—Mr. Brady having offered to do the mason work for $24.935, and Mr. Rogers for $19 838. After considerable discussion, that part of the report relating to Mr. Brady’s offer was re- back to the committee, and that part of it re- lating to Mr. Rogers’ was accepted. Resolutions.—A resolution was offered by Commis- sioner Bosworth that Mr. James Renwick be to superintend the erection of the building. Adopted. The following resolution was then offered and adopt- od :—Resolved, That this Board do hereby authorise the President to tiga and the clerk to countersi,n, a draft for the sum of $25,000, payable to John Lafarge, to pay, the latter for the lots purchased from him for the free academy, and to deliver the same to him on the a on his part of the contract in relation to the of said lots. —The rules for the organization evening free schools were then an appropriation of $1200 hols in operation. The Board taken up and passed, ted for putting the yn adjourned. Law Intelligence. Count or Genenat Stssions, Nov. 3.—Befite Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Messerole ang Smith.—At the opening of the court this morning the following gen- tlemen were called and sworn 9s Grand Jurors for the November term of this court :—James N. Wells, fore- mau; Peter Carroll, William Denman, John J. Goll, Wm. B. Ireland, William H. Maokrell, Gabriel Mead, Abraham Messerole, George H Pook, Robert A Robert- ton, James C. Stoneall, Henry K, Skelding, William Ty- gon, James B, Taylor, Stephen Valentine, George U. Giazier, Theodore M, Dougherty, Thomas Sewell. John Polhemus, Thomas A. Lynch, Eccles Gillender, Ruseell Childs, and Stephen Martling—23. After en elaborate charge from the Recorder, the Grand Jury retired to their room for the prosecution of the duties assigned them Triat of Madam Restelle continued.—The case of Madam Restell was then taken up, and the testimony for the defence resumed. Joun Trens, sworn.—Ireside at Walden; I have lived there 20 years; I know Maria Bodine; | have known her for eight or ten years; her character is bad; it has been bad for five or six years; I would not believe her on oath, if I thought she was interested; Iam acquainted with Mr Cook; he was most of the time away from Walden, daring the fall of “45 and winter of °46; I knew of her being sick while she lived at Mr Cook’s, in Walden; | have no personal knowledge whethor she was attended by a physician. I would not believe her, because | Cross-examined. know her to be one who could not be depended upon; she has obtained shoes from me by false pretences, Pere A. MittsravcH sworn—l reside at Montgomery, in Orange county; I have lived there nearly all my life; IT have been « practising physician for forty-three years; my practice has been quite extensive; | have given par- ticular attention to midwifery; I know areola, with pa- pula, distended bowels, Kc , are not an infallible sign of pregnancy; I have frequently known all these signs to exist. and still the woman not to be pregnant; | have had a case of that kind within the past three weeks; I ag many cases of abortion; I have heard of Maria ine. Cross-ezamined—I have seen all the symptoms nam and yet the woman was not pregnant. I do not bell woman can have her menses and be preguunt. LerAUGH aworn.—I am a physician; some four or five year faria Bodine personally for three years; for the first time, about three years ago; t her sister’s, Mrs. Youngblood. ‘The court then took a recess until half past 5 o'clock, when the witness again took the stand and testified — Dr. Smith did not attend her while! did; wheo I first went to see her, I took the issues from her back; I would not have used any of the means used by Dr. Evans for miscarriage; when | left her she was oured; sne was able to be up and out. Cross-Examined.—I beoame acquainted with her by her sending for me professionally, some three years ago; r told any one that she Kad had an abortion pro: duced upon her. The court then adjourned until to-morrow. Surneme Covurnt—Nov. 3—General Term—Present, Justices Hurlbut, MoCoun and Mason.—The following named gentlemen were admitted attorneys and counsel- lors of the Supreme Court :—lnaac Atwater, William H. Armatong, James M. Chapman, Charles McCarthy De- lany, Byron G. Dantels,Edward{8, Hoare,Francis Larkin, we iiiam B. Leeds, Samael M. Purdy, and Winslow ober The court took up the calendar and proceeded as far as No. 16, which was heard, and judgmenc reserved; they then proceeded as far aa No. 46, which cause was not finished when the court adjourned. The preceding causes are reserved Surrey Count—Nov. 3—In Chambers—Before Judge Edmonds.--The Jefferson County Bank vs, Prime, Ward $ Co.— Judge Edmond: decision in the case this morning— decidin or of the sufficiency of the warrant; overruling the objections taken by defendants’ counsel, and ordered defendants to be remanded Mr Blunt, their counsel, applied to the Supreme Court for « habeas corpus, which was granted; and the parties are to be brought up to-morrow (this) morning, at ten ‘o'clock. Unriren States Cincvurr Covnt.—Nov. 3.—Before Judge Nelson —Benjamin G. Wilder, assignee, ge. vs, Charles J. Gaylor et al.—This action is brought to re- cover damages for the alleged infringement of a patent obtained for an improvement of fire proof iron chests or safes. Tho cause was tried three times before. Common Piras.—In both branches of this court there ‘are two causes on trial, one commenced on Friday, be- tore Judge Daly; the other commenced on Monday, be- fore Judge Ulsnoeffer. They are of noimpertance, ex- cept to the parties immediately concerned. Avotuen Baton or Lawvens.—Annexed is a list of the successful licants for admission to the Supreme @ourt:— water, Wm. H. Ari ng, James M, Chapman, Charles MoCarthy Delan Ney gr G. Daniela, Fdward 8, Hoar, Francis Larkin, Wm Leeds, Samuel M. Purdy, Winslow Roberts, Exvaninere—Meners. San- ford, and Everts. THE ELECTIONS. Mew York, STATE OFFICERS ELECT. ‘Whigs in italics ; democrats % a +++ «Hamilton Fish, WN J. Beach. Charles Cook. Insrectons or State Prisons... ,..I N. Comstock, ‘J.B. Gedney. D.D. Spencer. MEMBERS OF THE SENATE ELECT. +e eDist. 2.. New Yorx oe rn “ “ “ “ « Onanar, ko. “ Ausany Renssecaze “ Banatooa Heaximen,ico" Oneia “ Osweao, ko. Onowpaca | Rome, ke. Cuarau’e,ke “ MEMBERS OF New York, Dis. 1. 1 “ “ y Kinas......Die, Leone is ci Richmonn “ 1 Ongipa Dis, 1 2 Oxonpaca Dis, Monnox “ BY ELECTRIO TELEGRAPH. Axsany, Nov. 3—A, M, Fulton and Hamilton are democratic, by 200 majority. This result probably elects Blair, democrat, to the Se- nate, by 200. The result in the Western Assem bly district, in Mont- gomery, is close. There is not a word from Otsego. veeter, whig, is probably elected to the Assembly in Herkimer county. Atzany, Nov. 3—P. M. Fulton and Hamilton gave a majority of 200 for the democrats, This result probably elects Blair, democrat, to the Senate, by 200. The result in the western Assem- bly district in Méntgomery county, is close. Nota word from Otsego. Jeeter, whig, is probably returned to the Assembly in Herkimer. Urica, Nov. 3,—12 30 P. M. Oneida county is whig. Clark, whig senstor, is elected by about 600 majority. Three whig sssemblymen lected. Geneva, Nov. 3, 1847. Yates County—H. N. Dix, Assembly, 500 whig majori- ty ; Senator, 260 whig do; State Ticket, 200 whig do. By Nixon's River Express. i af 9p Dem. Cornwall 25 Orange Co ‘900 Fishtill. 2 _ Cold Spring — 250 Newbury... .- Mew Jersey. BY ELECTRIO TELEGRAPH. ‘West Township, Wright’s majority 10, Olden’s majori- ty 33. Assembly—Schenck, (democrat) majority over Buxby, (whig) 6; Redmond, (whig) over Mills, 6 ; H drickson, (dem.) over Cornell, 8; Shreves’ majority 12; Sherman’s mojority 31. Hunterdon county—Democratic majority 1,046 on Governor ; democratic loss since last Presidential eleo- tion, 113. Camden county—Wright’s majority is certainly 400, perhaps 450. Mercer county—two townships.—Wright’s majority 304; Shrine, 94 for Clerk. Essex county, as usual, gives 1,500 whig majority, Hudson also usually gives a whig majority. Hudson county, N. J., gives 260 majority for Haines, democratic Governor. The result in this State is the election of Daniel Haines, democrat, for Governor, and a whig Legislature. Buauinaton, Nov. 3, 1847, Burlington county. . +» 569 Wright Cumberland “ Cape May “ 4... In Cumberland snd Gloucester counties the whole whig tioket has been elected. Puitapetrutsa, Nov. 3, 1847, Haines, democratic, bas « majority of twenty-six hun- @red. Atlantic 161 dem. majority; Cape May, 152 whig. @omplete returns. BY THE MAILS. Puitapeuemta, Nov. 3, 1847, The returns from New Jersey indicate that Haines, the democratic candidate, has been elected by abott 1000 majority. Mr. Wright’s vote has fallen off greatly from that by which Governor Stratton was elected, and the whigs have now given up hoping, but are consoling themselves with the better news from New York. The tollowing are a few returns from New Jersey, received here this afternoon :— Dem maj. Whig maj Hunterdon. +1,046 Middlesex — 208 2,165 — - 264 - 165 ~ 560 ~ 382 - 580 ak 234 a 334 1,800 = ‘260 - 400 — rgen - 261 Morrie « a 2D Monmouth. i 650 — Salem... ... Lo 210 This makes the democratic majority for their governor about 2600. Atlantic and Cape May counties to hear from, which will be about balanced. [From the Newark Advertiser } If the counties not heard from result as in the go- vernor’s election in 1944, when Stratton was elected by 1368 majority, Mr. Haines will lead the whig candidate about votes. The Legisiature will probably stand —BSenste, 12 whigs to 7 locos; and Assembly, 29 whigs to 19 locos. We have been informed Inpian ANNUITN V nuity goods, for Indians, that the bids for tracts being the lowest bidders :—Messrs. Grant & Barton, of New York, blankets and goods, deliverable at New York and St, Louls,Mo. Simeon P. Smith, of New York. hardware, agricultural implements and axes, deliverable in New York. Wm. N. Clem, of Brooklyn, New York, hardware, deliverable in St. Louis, Mo.’ Edward R. Tryon, of Philadelphia, northwest guns, deliverable in Phlisaeiphia.—Warhingron Union, Nov’ 9, ‘Tue Great Sourugrn Mats..—The Post Master amined Proposals for | of hing! ‘clusive of the great Northern and Sout b \ern between Washington city and Richmond. We suppose he intends to try the bay for the a7 | Southern mall—Richmond Times, Nev. 2, Police Intelligence. ee of False Pretences and Larceny. of the flest ward police,arrested yesterday a ‘name of Wm. L. Sweet, a dry goods at the Pearl street house, on a warrant issued Justice Drinker, wherein he stands charged, on the davit of John R Porter, residing in Boston, of the firm of Loring. Abbott & Porter, merchants, of that city, with having obtained ‘$600 from that firm by false an fraudulent representations. It appears that Sweet was short of money, and wrote to that firm for @loan, at the same time sending on an invoice of in order, if possible, to get an advance of several hundred dollars. — In consequence of this request, Mr Porter came on to this city, with the requisite ameuat of money to invest, if he considered it a safe and profitable transaction.— After an interview between the parties. Mr Porter agreod to loan the accused $600, and as security for the psy- ment thereof. Mr. Porter received « bill of sale, executed on the 28th Oct 1847,on @ lot of household furaiture situatedin the rooms occupied by Sweet, at Pearl st house, This furniture was valued at $938 Upon Mr. Porter taking this security tor the loanof $600, Mr Sweet rep- resented that the Property was not mortgaged or encum dered in any way. Cons+quently, upon these represen- tations, the bill of sale was received and the $600 paid over to the accused. In a short time afterwards, the not having been paid according to agresment, Mr. Porter commenced an inquiry respecting the iture, and sscertained from the Court of Re- that previous to this bill of sale, a mort- gree had been given on the same property by weet to J. L. Davis & Co. as seourity for the loan of $600, and « similar had likewise been effected Cy sia. sccused to. Wim. sul for the sane amount, $600 pom Mr. Porter facts, he alli that ined thata pianoforte and a centre table, valued at near $400, had been re- moved from the premises, alleged to Temoved pores | by the acoused. in order ud the just claim held by virtue of a bill of sale executed by him to Mr, Porter, The magistrate held him to bail in the sum of $600 on both cl A Generous Pie! “ touched” of his ;to answer at court for trial. ocket.—A Mr McCawley was ‘etbook, cont about $30 in money, and several valuvble papers, on Inst Thursday night, while viewing the living statute at Dr. Collyer’s, in Broadway, done evidently by some vxpert. pick- ‘ket, who saw more beauty fa the coat tail of Mr. leCawley than the charming tableava exhibited by those wondertul artists. Yesterday, Mr. McCawley re- office all his private papers, the money and tortoise shell, book having been retained by the theif, for his own especial benefit. Grand Larceny.—Officer Mincho, of the 6th ward, ar- Fosted last night a woman called Mary McGinuis, on & charge ofrobbing Thoull Donohue of $40 in bank bills, while in a house of disrepute situated at No. 30 Elm strect. The keeper of the house, Mi Williams, was arrested on suspicion, but was subsequently dis- charged. Mary was locked up by Justice Drinker for “Caught on the Lift."—OMicer Barns, of the 5th ward, caught in the act, yesterdsy, ® man called John Coyle, stealing @ piece of oioth worth $16 from the,store of Wm. H Moore, 124 Canal street. Justice Drinker locked him up for trial. An old 7 f \n old man named Longstreet, 75 of age, was lately found dead in his own barn carapas Napoleon, Ripley county, Indiana. He is supposed to have been murdered. He was a man of singular habits, living en- and strong inclination to be secluded rid, and it is til ba avoiead going or being in company where females formed ®@ part, seeming to have an abhorrence for nearly all the paraphernalia of household enjoym-nts. Having no relatives near to at- tend to the ceremonies of a funeral ocession, it devolved upon the citizens of Napoleon and vicinity to inter the remains in a becoming manner. The governor of Kentucky has appointed Thursday, the a5eh ‘observed as Hs of November, to be observedas a day of thanks- giving throughout that State. John Norman was killed at Mobile, on the 224 ult., by William Hill, who escaped. It appear that the deceased was sitting in a coffee house, when Hill came in, aod commenced abusing him, and finally ended by killing him with blows from a chair, At Covington, Ohio,» few nights since, a workman in brick yard went at night to arrange some matters about the kiln, when the hot bricks caved in and burn- ed him, causing for him #horrible death, Commodore Moore, the gallant hero of the Texan na- vy, and the terror of the Gulfin the days ofthe “lone star” Republic, arrived in the city Monday, and left the same day for Texas. —Cincinnati Com. 27th ult. Feat in TELEGRAPHING. lew days since Mr. Barnes, one of the telegraphers in the employ of Mr. OReilly in the office in this city, performed a most wonderful feat in telegraphing, being no less than com- municating and receiving despatches to and from Louis- ville, without the ure of the registering instrument It was done by the ear, listening to the fuint ticking which is made by the motion of the small perpendicular magnet in the second circuit. Those who have been in the office, when the register w's in operation, have heard quite a distinct clicking. This is not what we speak of ; but a ver slight noise, not louder than the ticking of a watch. Keeping his head close to the little magnet, Mr. B. by the great nicety and practice of his ear, was ena. bled to tell the letter indicated eaca time, by the slight difference in the intervals between the ticks. This was, of course, in receiving. In communicating he used the end of the wire, held between his thumb and finger. in. stead of the key usually employed. This mode of com municating was kept up throughout a whole day; per- haps more than one day, and with entire accurac; Such a feat is entirely unprecedented. At Pittsburgh, we believe a fow word were once received in thie way, but nothing like @ long despatch or hnything in the way of regular business. Mr. B. occasionally mekes a * reoonnoissance of the line, and with a short coll of wire,and one of these smull second circuits in his pocket, b at any point, make @ connection with the main d communicate to and fro with any station. It just to Mr O?Reilly to add, that by liberal salaries he is rapidly drawing to the line ‘under his charge, all the most accomplished telegraphers in the Union.— Cincinnati Atlas. Portable Shaving Cases, of an entirely new and compact const actiou, farnisned with articles, the size of which uo nvt detract from their usefulness, forming a Kant «nd complete appendage to the toilet,and also pecu iarily aapted to the wants of the traveling pabiig. Kor tale at ves) G. SAUNDERS & BON'R, 177 Broadway, opposite Howard’s Hotel. Pocket and Pen Knives, Razors, etc.—A beautiful assoPtment of the can be seeu at the subscri- toga tas, wih a large ety of scissors, nail files and 4 zors ground aud set. Cutl }) SAUNDERS & SON, 177 B oadway, A few dvors above Courtlandt street. Richelieu Diamond Pointed Goid Pens com- i is ami extent to which the popularity of the gond na. ture of rival dealers; ble to furnish the public with this d that it will continue to be recognized as the bes jeapest in the word, The pice is 62 only. Sold exclusively by B. WATSON, 45 Willinm street, one door below Wall stree , and J.Y Savage, 92 Fuiton srreet. Other gold pens, 75 cents, $l and $1 50, sold at $150 and $2 elsewhere. Pens repaired. For New Orleans this Day—The new and splendid p cket ship Wisconsin, with fine accommoduions for passengers, and two more berths cam be se ured, by apply- ‘ing this mornicg on bi it Murray’s wharf, or at Frosts & Hicks, 61 South street J. W. Greaton «& Co., 71 Uedar street, are gelling :he genuine Albert G Bagley Pen for only $! 75,Silver Peneil Case mclused. i ¥ & Also, Levi Brown’s, Spen Ren. & Co., and other Pens of celebrated es. Gold Pens repointe Wednesday, Nov. 36 P. M. The stock market opened tolerably firm this morning, but the transactions were only to a limited extent. At the first board, to-day. Long Island, Reading, llinois, Indians, Canton, and Treasury notes, closed at prices current yesterday; Harlem fell off 24 per cent., Norwich and Worcester 34, and Farmers’ Loan}. The street was unusually quiet, and operators were anxiously wait- ing the arrival of either of the two steamersdue. Since the banks have got through with their quarterly reports, the money market has been a little easier; and as soon as the loans drawn in have been let out again, there will be an abundance of capital afloat. The value of merchandise imported into this port for the month of Oot., 1847, was $5,066 219, against $3,730,- 426 for the same month in 1846. Tho dutivs reovived in October, 1847, were $1,232,425, against $755 860 for tho corresponding month in 1846. This exhibits an increase in October, 1847, in imports, of $1,335,242, and in duties $476 666. Tho value of merchandise exported in Ooto- ber, 1847, was $4,064 960, being but $1,001,859 less than the imports. ‘The receipts of the Long Island Railroad Company from local fares and freights, for the month of Octobers 1847, were $14,799, and for the same time in 1846, $10,062° Exoess in 1947, $4,697; equal to 47 per cent. This is exolusive of Sunday travel, as the new managers of the eompany run no trains on that day. By the arrival of the steamship Phila Cherbourg, we have eight days later intelligence from Paris and two days later from London. It appears that the diffoulties in the money markets of Europe still con. tinue, but the panic had partially subsided. More failures in Manchester have been announced, but Lon don had nearly escaped, there having been but one or two suspensions, and those in no way connested with this country. Stocks were very heavy and prices steadily dvoliaing. The Governor of the Bank of Eng land had had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but the government declined all interven- tion, refusing to modify in avy way the bank act of 1844 It was generally believed that the revulsion had spent its force; that the bulk of the suspensions had been an- nounced, and that s reaction would soon take place The bank had commenced loaning again on exchequer bills, and payments bad been made more promptly than expected. Our antioipations relative to the complexion of the advices have been fully realized, and there is no doubt but that the Caledonia will bring results of a much more favorable character. The failures reported by this arrival, bad been produced by their connection with houses which suspended early in the season, and we ex. pect to see announced from time to time the downfall of guch honees, until they are all cleared out, leaving those standing upon a sound and solid basis. When confidence begins agein to show Itself in faancial and commercial circles, it will be in no danger of @ relapse, aa all who Iphia, from withstand this revulsion can command a credit to an — extent, and it will be upon » healthy founda- ion We have nothing later regarding tho English cotto and corn markets, and must await the arrival of the | Caledonia. We shall also receive by that steamer ful particulars relative to the commercial crisis, with dates enough later to enable us to judge more correctly of the probable result of the revulsion. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Harlem Railroad Company, to devise ways and means to raise fonds for the payment of the most Pressing debts of the company, commenced operations on Monday. The plan proposed atthe last meeting appears to be feasible ; but much depends upon the way in which the movement is carried into operation, to make it effecti: The present debt of the company amounts to about one million of dollars, of which three hundred thousand dollars was contracted forthe purchase of real estate, now held by the company, leaving # balance of seven hundred thousand dollars, contracted for the construo- tion and extension of the road. A portion of this debt soon falls due, and the payment must be provided for in some way, and it is also necessary that the balance of the debt be placed in such a shape that it will be out of the way; and not press so heavily upon the mansgement of the company, as it bas for sometime past It is proposed to raise by subscription four hundred thousand dollars, «subscriptions to be binding when three hundred thousand dollars have been raised. It is proposed to issue for this, subscription bonds, bear- ing interest, at the rate of 7 per ent. per annum, p: able within, or at the expiration of thirty days, after the legislature of this State shall have acted in reference to the conversion of these bonds into preferred stock, bear- ing interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum ; application for which is to be madeimmediately. There is no doubt but that the logislature will at once grant the company this privilege, as it requires no inorease of capi- tal, there being sufficient of the original capital in re- serve to make up the amount required, if issued at par. The company still hold sixteen thousand shares of stock, worth, at par, eight hundred thousand dollars. By issuing this stock, bearing an interest of eight per cent., par could easily be obtained, and nearly the whole debt of the company removed. The balance remaining in bonds, could be easily funded at long dates, and the credit of the company placed upon a sound basis. This Preferred stock, bearing an interest at the rate of eight Per cent., would be a very desirable investment, not only on account of the high rate of interest, but on account of the extent and value of the security. It would be particularly advantageous to the old stockholders, that such an management should be car- ried into operation, and the management of the compa- ny would be relieved of a vast deal of anxiety and ros- ponsibility. We have no doubt many holders of bonds bearing six per cent interest, would gladly make the con- version, as the rate of interest would be two per cent higher, the security equally good, and the negotiable value of the stock much greater than the bonds, as the former would command a premium in the market, while the latter now sell at a discount, The finances of the company would be vastly improved by this arrangoment, the extension of the road ensured, and the completion at an early period placed beyond a doubt. The earningsof the road for the year ending July Ist, 1848, will, it is estimated, amount, in the aggregate, to full three hundred thousand dollars ($300 000) of which fifty per cent, $150,000, is a liberal allowance tor running expenses, leaving a balance of $150,000, of which $76,000 would be required for payments of interest under the new arrangement, say $64,000, being 8 per cent on $800,000 preferred stock, and $12 000, being 6 per cent on $200,000 in funded bonds, leaving a net balance of $74,000 for the extension of the road. ‘his bal noe for the year would be equal to five per cent in the present stock! Every fraction of the net receipts of the company has heretofore been appropriated to the extension and im- provement of the road. This certainly appears very flattering, and we cannot conceive it possible for this important work to be arrested midway between this city and Albany, for the want of a smallsum of money. It is the old affairs of the company which are 60 embarras- ing to the present direction; it is debts contracted for the construction of the road to Somers, that weigh so heavily upon the concern. The present board of direo- tors do not atk for any new loan to extend the road; all they want is, the stockholders to come forward and ex- tricate the company from ite present difficulties, and they will complete the road to Albany in less than eighteen months. Place the present debt, so that it will be out ofthe way, and they ask no further favors of any one. ‘There is an Eastern interest at work, to prevent ® further extension of this road towards Albany. The New Haveu and the Housatonic companies, are anxious to get possession of this road and turn it into their lines. The Hudson River Company is also striving to prevent the completion of the Harlem road, and, amidst all the opposition from these sources, it is necessary for the stockholders and friends of thts road to stir themselves before it is too late. They have remained inactive too long already, and it is time that they should teke this matter in hand. The President and Directors have done every thing in their power, and they now cull upon the stockholders for a strong movement. ‘The receipts of the Harlem Railroad Company for the first nine months in each of the past three years, and of the present year, were as follows :— Hatem Rainoap—Montaty Receirts—18t4, "46, 46 AnD 47 1845. 1846, 1847. 10,045 ly 13.698 TAS 8,703 12 697 10750 12010 M911 12,070 13,813 16.568 17.772 18.651 793 17 978 17619 23,015 20,450 19,373 20.537 035, 8 822 30 133 17,558 18,549 26 036 17,255 17256 29.501 Total... ....+- $120,069 151,398 156,200 27,859 In past seasons, before the road was extended so far into the agricultural section of country, the receipts during the winter months were more limited than dur- ing the summer, when the pleasure travel is s0 large. This year the thing is reversed. The fall and winter months will give now a greater revenue thanever before, asa great quantity of freight is now pressing forward to market. In nine months of 1947 the gross receipts were equal to those of the whole of 1846, leaving the three best months in the yoar for the excess. In the event of the reosipts for these months amounting to thirty thousand dollars each, as anticipated, the aggregate for the year will be close upon three hundred thousand dollars. The freighting business on this road is increasing with won- derful rapidity, and as it extends into the interior, it will epen to this market s section of country which has heretofore been almost completely shut out. Many farmers in the western counties in this State, bor- dering on the canal, have actually enjoyed more facili- ties in getting their products to this market, than those in the interior of Putnam and Westchester, and those bordering on the eastern line of this State. Stock Exchange. 100% 50 shs Farmers’ Tr b30 27% lor 100 do 7 $5000 Treas Notes 1000 do 88% 50 Canton Co 30. 103° 25 Nor & Wor R 40% 2 do wie 75 do 40 Long Island R Py 64 50 Long Islan eo Pd os 200 lo 5000, do 69%, «50 Halem R bow 45 1000 Illnoisfandable = 4ijq 350 do “Ke 12300 lo 40 100 ry 90 46 600 shs Reading R cy 100 io al5 is 0 do 44) 100 do Md at Harlem R P We a8 bia ww HY ; pens ay 10 = do bs a7 New Stock Exchange. $2000 Treas Notes, 65,83 101 50 shs Harlem R 000 3 do i 9 6 ‘thsHarlemR = ¢ 44% 25 Canton Co aa 43 448) 50 Readiog R 0 do wo 44 0 do do © 41% 25 Nork WorR 33 we do bs 41% 25 do bs eee CITY TRADE REPORT. ‘Wepwrepay Arreanoon, Nov. 8. ‘The markot for flour remained about the same, with moderate amount of sales. Wheat continued firm, and a sale of Genesee wan made on term ited below. Corn continued in fair demand, and sales were made at previ- ous prices, Meal continued steady. Considerable sales of rye were made at full prices. Oats continued firm. Provigions continued about the samo, with some less firmnessin pork Sales of old lard were making at pre- vious rates. There was no change in groceries. Late in the afternoon the arrival of the Philadelphia French steamer was announced, with dates from Havre to the 10th, and London to the 7th ult. Her news was pub- Mahed in an extra Herald, but it did not arrive in time to produce any effect upon the market. 6 6234. Salen of, The tendency of the Sales of 1.500 barrels Genesee market was upward, Baravsturrs— Flour— at $6 62}¢; 2.000 do, sol deliverable in all it year, at 500 do old, sold at $6 60; 600 Wego, i, and @ amull lot Michigan (100 bbis.) sold at $6 66% Southern continued in fair request, Sales of 3 4400 barrels Petersburg City Mills, wore made at $675. IFheat-—A wale of 1 100 bushels o (00d Genoaee Was toade ot 91 00, and snother lot wag