The New York Herald Newspaper, November 9, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Tuesday, November 9, 1847. ‘ News from Eurepe. ‘The Washington has not yet made her appear- ance. She is now in her sixteenth day, and is fully due. We hourly expecther announcement. Immediately after her arrival we shall give the news in an ext! French Herald for Europe. This paper will be issued at twelve o’clock to- morrow, in time for the mails by the French steamer Philadelphia, for Havre. It will con- tain the latest political, financial and commer- cial intelligence, reports of markets, &c. Price 6j cents per copy. The next Congress_The War—The Presi- dencv, &ec. Four weeks hence, the Congress of the United States will commence its s’ssion, being the thirty-seeond since the formation of our govern- ment. Before enquiring into the business which our federal legislators will be called upon to act, it may be well to take a glance at the condition of parties, and their relative strength. In the lower house the whigs will have a good working majority, and in the Senate the whigs and demo- crats, exclusive of the party attached to Mr. Cal- houn’s fortunes, will be nearly ona par. The Calhoun party cannot be depended upon, by either the whigs or democrats, to second any measure which they may propose. They have hitherto acted, and doubtless will continue to act, independently of them,casting their influence in favor of the one or the other, when the occa- sion, in their opinion,seems to require it,or when the measure proposed meets their views. Such being the state of parties, the next enqui- ry is, what measures of public weal will be brought before them? Our Mexican relations will unquestionably be the first, as the subject is certainly the most important at the present time. The moment this subject is spoken of in any way, the conduct of the whigs and Wilmot proviso men at the last session comes to mind, and the enquiry suggests itself, will the advocates of the slavery proviso insist upon their ab: raction going on the statute book before they will vote supplies for prosecuting the war further, in case such should be necessary? If such should not be deemed necessary—if, in the opinion of a ma- jority of the members, our conquest of Mexico is complete, and that it is not prudent, and would not be necessary to prosecute offensive hostili- ties any farther, what course will the whigs re- commend? A portion of them, the fanatical peace portion of them, headed by John Quincy Adams, will doubtless recommend our retiring back to the Rio Grande, and retracing our steps from the capital, abandoning our conquests, and virtually acknowledging before the world, that the war on our part was unjust; but the whigs proper will not secend any measure of the kind. Again, another portion of that party will doubt- less be in favor of our establishing a boun- dary line of our own, and retaining pos- session of the territory included within it, and leave the nationality of Mexico over the remain- der intact. A measure of this kind, we have reason to believe, would meet the views of the Calhoun party in the Senate, and, probably, those of a majority in both houses. Again, a portion of the members of the two houses—how large or how small, cannot now be estimated—will pro- bably be in favor of annexing the whole of Mex- ico, or at least of keeping military possession of it until the Mexicans themselves sue for peace. These are the measures connected with our Mexican relations which will probably occupy the attention of Congress immediately after it convenes; and until we see the result of the first few daye deliberations, we cannot hazard an opinion as to what course will pro- bably be adopted. The supposition, howev- ever, is, at the present time, that a majori- ty will be in favor of retiring to a boundary line of our own choice—one which will in- clude sufficient territo:y to indemnify us for all the claims we have against Mexico, including those for spoliations as well as for the expenses of prosecuting the war and conquering it. From the time the reconnoitring party of Ame- ricans was ambuscaded on the Rio Grande until our standard was placed on the Halls of Monte- zuma, in the capital of the enemy, a large credit is on our side in our accounts with Mexico. When the balance sheet is made ont, this ba- lance in blood and treasure will be fearfully great; and, reduced to dollars and cents, much greater than Mexico can ever be presumed able to dis- charge in money. And that being wanting, terri- tory, the only means which the Mexicans pos- sess of discharging their debt, must be rendered by them, or taken by us, in discharge of sugh balance. What induces us to suppose that this course will probably be adopted is, the condition of that country ever since the subversion. of the constitution of 1824. Since that time, Mexico has, to all intents and purposes, been without a government. The government de facto of to-day, consisting of a military tyrant and an army,would be deposed to-morrow—the President’s or dicta- tor’s place filled by another tyrant, who would nullify the acts of the preceding government. Such has been the character of the Mexican governments from the subversion of the consti- tution of 1824, to the present day. Since the breaking out of the present war, even, the Mexi- cans have had four presidents, whose popularity with the army was the only title they possessed | to the office. If fine, anarchy and despotism have alternately ruled that un{ortunate country since the time we speak of. Judging the future by the past, what guaranty have we that any treaty of peace we might muke with the govern- ment, de facto, that might be in power at the time, would be preserved? We might, and pro- bably would, find it necessary to guaranty the stability and integrity of the powers that made the treaty, in order to receive its advantages. This would, to all intents and purposes, be a continuation of the war; for we should be forced to continue a powerful army in their coun- try; and to suppose that conflicts between it and the rival factions would not take place, would be to suppose what is unreasonable. Therefore, it is plain that a treaty with the government, and we to sustain that government, is out of the question. How would we fare, provided we made a treaty by which the enemy would cede all we demanded in satisfaction for our expenses in blood and money, and our forces were to re- tire to the boundary provided for in it, without guaranteeing the government which made it? We would not be a whit better off. he war party is strong in Mexico, and the hatred of the masses of the people to us is invete- rate. We have seen, since this war broke out, the emblems of the national religion lifted high in the hands of the ministers of that religion for the purpose of exciting the masses to resis- vance. We have seen priests at the head of, and incommand of guerilla parties, slaughtering our voldiers and annoying them to the fullest extent. A government that made such a treaty would be overturned the next week,in all probability, after it was made; and before our troops would have finished their march to the established boundary line, they would be obliged to turn round and defend themselves from the assaults of the peo- ple. Even without these consequences, and supposing for the sake of argument, that a treaty satisfactory tous would be made, and that its terms would be fulfilled by the Mexicans, how long would it be before such a treaty could be obtained? In view of what we have already stated, it might be six weeks, six months, or it might be six years, And how much more money and how many lives might not be lost in the mean time? It appears plain to us, therefore, under all the circumstances , and when the views of the lead- ing men of all parties shall have been broached and debated in the ensuing session of Congress, that the selection of a boundary line of our own choice, which will give us as much territory as will wipe out the balance Mexico owes us, will be the mode adopted in our Mexican relations, as it certainly appears at the present time to be the most feasible and the easiest. There are other questions of public intereston which the next Congress will be called upon to act—such as the river and harbor bill, &c. &¢.— all of which will be brought uplin such a way, and directed in such a way, as to make up what the lawyers call a case, which will be submit- ted tothe people in 1848 for their adjudication, they being the tridunal of last resort for the settlement of political questions in this republic. PusticaTion oF Banxerurtors.—One of the most curious incidents in the commercial revul- sion now going on in England, isthe remarkable publicity given to the failures, and the subse- quent investigations made into the causes of the failure of particular houses. Every evening and morning the London journals give an account of the houses braken the day before, with every possible information in relation to their condi- tion, assets, liabilities and final liquidation. But even tlils seems not to be sufficient to satisfy the public. Committees are formed to investigate the conduct and condition of the fallen houses, and reports are published, giving full particulars in each important case. What a wonderful pro- gress the world and the newspaper press has made in ten years! In 1837, exactly ten years ago, when there was a similar revulsion in this city, it was thought a most heinous offence in a public journal to al- lude in any degree to the failures taking place in the commercial world, or to give any of the par- ticulars about them. This journal was the first which attempted a course of freedom on a sub- ject of such vital importance to the commercial world at large, and involving the question of freedom of enquiry. In such a revulsion, in which thirty thousand bankruptcies took place within the compass of a year, the world at large was interested in every thing connected with such acrisis. Yet so slow had beenthe progress of the newspaper press, that it was attempted by some to prevent every information being given to the public Now, however, the case stands dif- ferent, not only in England, but in this country, and elsewhere. ‘The newspapers are now expected to give full particulars of every event connected with the calamity of the day, as information necessary to be known to the public, necessary as a guide in the principles of commercial life, and a land- mark in the direction of commercial legislation. Commerciat Law anp Bankrurtoy.—A great deal has been said, and something has been written, in relation to the peculiar case of bank- ruptcy which lately occurred in Wall, street, growing out of the European revulsion. We al- lude to the case ot Prime, Ward & Co. [It seems that this house, in order to protect their bills of exchange upon London, conveyed, be- fore, the tailure alarge proportion of their pro- perty to the other side of the Atlantic, leaving about four hundred thousand dollars of deposites, and perhaps another four hundred thousand in ordinary debts, which$will be poorly pro- vided for. Inthe absence of any bankrupt law of a general character, several of the American creditors have commenced actions under the so-called Stillwell Act, in order to recover some of their property made over to other parties, or it may be to involve the house in the charge of imputed fraud. Without imputing dishonorable motives to this once highly respectable house, we must say that this case most glaringly shows the necessity of ageneral bankrupt law, aflecting all the commercial relations in this country. It also shows the folly of a former Congress, one year enacting and then the next yéar repealing such a law, after many bankrupts had washed themselves white by its operation—many, no doubt, honest persons, but a good many of them undoubted rogues. According to the present aspect of commercial affairs in Europe, and here also, it is to be feared that the calamity reigning there may extemd to this country, within g certaintime. Would it not be well if the Congress which is now about to assemble should re-enact a general bankrupt saw, with such modifications as would provide against abuse, and also against such lamentable causes of action as we have seen take place in the case of Prime, Ward & Company ? Such a suggestion is well worthy the conside- ration of the approaching Congress. Sm Launcu.—A ship launch of some interest will take place this morning, at 10 o’clock, at the yard of Messrs. Perine, Patterson, & Stack, . head of Water street. The ship herself is worth seeing, and although of mammoth size and im- mense capacities, she possesses all the symme- try and grace of a pilot boat. She is called the Jamestown ; her burthen 1s fall 1200 tons, with a beam of 38} feet, a hold with 234 feet depth, and measures 177 feet in length. She has a thick garboard streak, which is fastened with thirty-seven hundred pounds of copper bolts The keel and kelsons, having very heavy bilge streaks and clamps, are all extra fastened, strong and substantial, and double the quantity usually put in ships built in this city. Her deck and hanging knees are all natural and unusually large, well placed, and exceedingly strong. She is owned by Messrs. Slate, Gardiner & Howell, and Capt. Trask, formerly of the packet ship Garrick, who is to command her. She is designed for the Liverpool trade. It was the in- tention of her builders, from the onset, to make the Jamestown as near perfection as means skill, and taste, could aceomplish. How far they have succeeded, can be seen in the beauty of her proportions, in the finished workmanship, and in her great capacities. © Tue Latz Exvxction.—Nothing shows the folly of the political parties of the day shouting victory, more than the results of this election, taken dispassionately in the bulk. Not long ago the democrats were triumphing over Pennsyl- vania, and now the whigs ure exulting in the same manner over New York, while the demo- crats are boasting of another victory in Michi- gan. What is the cause of all these various re- sults, in almost similar States? The real truth of the matter is, that in neither one nor the other of these States, more than a fraction of the great bulk polled; 1t was nothing but a little petty State question which was before the people. In Pennsylvania the whigs stayed away from the polls; in New York the democrats quarrelled among themselves, and stayed away ; in Michi- gan the whigs again stayed away. But inthe approaching Presidential election, things will be changed. When that great and important ques- tion shall come up, involving the opinion of the people on the Mexican war, then we doubt not « greater vote will be polled than ever was polled in the whole civilized world; and that vote will determine interests of the greatest magnitude and importance, not only in this country, but throughout the civilized world, extending even its effects to the most distant ages. Navat.—The U. schooner Taney, com- mander Hunter, from New York, was at Gibral- tar 10th ult. having arrived on the 5th, in 36 days passage, She had very heavy weather. | sloop-of-war Marion, Capt. Simonds, frown | Malage, alo arrived at Gibraltar on the 6th The Ur | is from heaven, coming by way of Cincinnati, in- forms us that Henry Clay will speak at Lexing- ton, Kentucky, on Saturday the 18th inst., upon the Mexican war, its authors and objects. This is a most important movement, and may be con- sidered as his speech or message upon the Mexi- can war. It may be regarded as a message to the coming Congress, giving the position of Mr. Clay, and submitted to the people. We consider Mr. Clay as now in the field; as coming out in his own colors and manfully showing his cards. We have already had Mr. Van Buren out, giving us that letter, in his roundabout, sneaking way, with his usual sly and double faced views.— Other distinguished men will give their views; and when Congress meets, no doubt the general debates will be of the highest interest and mag- nitude, involving as they will, all the issues up- on the Mexican war, and the great political questions of the day. wae i fg An amiable morning cotemporary under- takes to show acrrtain discrepancy of opinion in our columns, relative to the causes and con- sequences of the failures in England. Will he also tell us, if we ever had asimuilar discrepancy between the promises and performances of the Plainfield Bank? If he wishes to probe such financial topics to the bottom, we are ready to Join issue. Sporting Intelligence. Trortine Matcu vor $2000.—This great affair came off yesterday afternoon, over the Centreville Course, L. ‘The match was between br. g. Ripton and br. m. Lady Sutton, and was won by Ripton after three of the most closely contested heats every witnessed. Notwithstanding the unfavorable appearance of the weather, throughout the morning, between one thou- sand and fifteen hundred persons were assembled on the course at the hour announced for the commencement of the sport. Among those present we were gratified to observe a number of the élite of the sporting fraternity fcom our sister cities, who participated in the sports of the day with an uncommon zest and spirit. ‘The sports- men of this vicinity were, of course, on hand in large numbers—and. the interchange of civilities between them and their friends from # distance, was of the most cordial and animated character. And, although it may appear strange to some, this good feeling did not subside when tho result of the contest was announced—when those who but a few minutes before were the possessors of thousands, and now found themselves the proprietors simply of “lean and hungry” purses—ghosts of former greatness. No, the true eporting gentleman suffers not the mistortune of the hour to encloud his ordinary good humor—nor a dash of good luck to excite unusual hilari- ty at the expense of his less fortunate compeer—for he knows that his triumph is but “for the nonce,” and that although he wins to-day, he may have to pay to- morrow. The betting on this occasion was unusually active, and it is safe to assert that more money has been lost and won on this match than upon any that has taken place in this vicinity for years. Lady Sutton has been the favorite ever since the match was agreed upon, at very long odds. and on the assembling of the crowd on the track, o1 undred dollars to forty were freely of- fered upon On the appearance of Ripton, however, things took a change, and at the start, one hundred to seventy was the current rate. ‘The track being in splendid order, excellent time was anticipated. The condition of Lady Sutton was con- sidered good; but she was not in as fine order as she would have been had her work ey. been less ardu- ous—her very severe contest with Lady Suffolk,a few da; since, operating against her. Ripton was out of condi- tion for such a match as this and his success is looked upon as almost miraculous; he, however, yesterday proved himself game and a great horse, and a safe one to back, even under the most disadvantageous ciroum- stances. First Heat.—Ripton drew the inside position, placing Lady Sutton next to the crowd that lined the track.— The nags came up finely for the word, and as it was given, they dashed off at a very rapid rate, although it appeared that Ripton wason the verge of a break all the way round the turn, and did not become steady un- til near the quarter pole. Lady Sutton broke upon the turn, caused by striking and cutting her near fore foot. ‘At the quarter pole, Ripton was about thirty yards in advance of her—time, 40 seconds. Down the back stretch, Mr. Woodruff appeared to hold Ripton in, pro- bably not wishing to force him when there was no ooca- sion for it, and as he patsed the balf mile pole the mare was within two lengths of him. Time, 1:20. Going from that point round the lower turn, Lady Sutton again broke up, probably occasioned by striking her foot a se- cond time, falling off # couple of lengths more; and with this advantage Ripton came leading up the stretch, crossing the soore in 2:37. Round the upper turn, Rip- ton appeared widening the gap still more between him andthe mare; but on the back stretch she gradual, closed with him, and at the half mile pole was at h side, Ripton having broken up several times from the quarter pole. Lady Sutton led round the lower turn about fifteen yards ahead of the horse; but as they passed the three quarter pole their heads were on a pa- rallel line, The struggle from there to the stand caused the most intense excitement among the throng, and it certainly was as close a contest as was ever witnessed by sporting men; each was under the whip, all the way up; but when within thirty yards of the score Ripton broke, and Lady Sutton succeeded in winning the heat by » neck. ‘Time of the last mile 2:38, and of the heat 5:15 Second Heat. One hundred to thirty was now offer- ed on Lady Sutton without takers, the friends of Ripton not daring to wi another dollar on him, believing his chance of winning out of the question. When called up, however, he appeared as game as a pheasant, andas frsh as could be expected. After ono failure, both nags started evenly together, and continued side and side round the turn. The mare, as they neared the quarter pole, drew out about a length in front of Rip- ton, and passed that point in 38 seconds. They went down the back stretch with their heads together, notwith standing that Ripton broke twice; but the breaking up of this horse is peculiar to himself—he seldom loses by so doing. The mare passed the half mile pole one lengt! in front in 1:17, and her pace was remarksbly steady.— Round the lower turn Ripton overtook her, but she shook him off again as they eaméon the home stretch. From the three quarter pole to the score they were lock- ed together. ‘Time, 2:36 Round the turn Riptonagain broke up, and the mare gained a length on him, which she held, and rather increased, to the half mile pole — She continued to lead round the lower turn, and past the three quarter pole. Then the struggle for the heat began with renewed vigor—both drivers began to apply the lash, and use all the skill they were masters of to gain the heat, At the drawgate Su.ten had the n- tage; but from there to the score Ripton beat her, inch by inch, and won the heat bya neck. Time of the las mile 2 aking the time of this heat 5:15, the same as the previous one Third Heat —The betting now took a turn, and the drooping epirits of the friends of Ripton began to re- vive. By the time the nags were called for,one hundred to eighty was offered on the horse, he appearing to im- prove as the race progressed. ‘T’he horses came up fine- ly, and started as evenly as possible. mare broke up, and Ripton led her to the quarter pole about thirty yardsin forty-one sesonds. Down the back stretch the horse held his advantage, and passed the half in 1:22, Round the lower turn the mare began to draw nearer Ripton, and from the three quarter pole to tho score she closed up more of the space between them. Ripton reached the stand in 2:42, ten or fifteen yards in front of the mare. Round the turn Ripton drew away again a length or so, but near the quarter pole he broke twice, and the mare came up with him. Down the back stretch, past the half mile pole, and round the turn, they were yoked together; but the mare went in front as they caine on the home stretch. At the drawgate she had the lead, and both deivers were striving, with might and main, to force their nags forward; but Rip- ton, after @ most desperate struggle, succeeded in cross- ing the score first, thereby winning the match. Time of the last mile, 2:36—and of the hoat, 5:18, Recaritunation. H, Woodruff's br. g Ripton .....se0e eee James Whelpley’s br. m, Lady Sutton. . Time—2d heat Toul. A contest for a purse, mile heats, best three in five, took place after the above match, which rorulted as fol: ow: J. Whelpley’s bl. nm. Modesty... H, Woodruf’s b. g. Plum Bob . Mr. McRoberts’ b. g. Post Boy. ‘Time, 2:48—2:44}4 2:45 | Aupany, Nov. 6, 1847. | The gentlemen of the turf, resident here, are appa rently not slow to appreciate the taste of the Albany public for performances upon the turf. We jadge so from the fact that great efforts are made in various ways to procure the attendance of the most noted trotting horses at this course. Several matches of interest were announced to come off to-day, and we accordingly visit- ed the track at an early hour, in the expectation of witnersing some fine trials, ‘The attendance of citizens and strangers was as large as could be hoped for in such | mercury at @ low ebb; the air was filled at intervals with masses of sand, blown up by the sharp wind; therm was, in fact, strong symptoms of real winter weather. ‘The first contest, apnouuced to come off at two o’olock P, M., was a trotting match for a purse of $400, between Mr. Reed’ss g Elias Hicks, and Mr. Matthews’ 6. g. Rough and Ready, to go to sulkies, four miles and re- peat. At the hour designated, the horses were called upon to prepare for the first heat, when it appewred that Rough and Keady bad peid forfeit, and would pot con- tend for the purse, ‘This announcement created general disappointment. | ‘The next match advortised to take place was a trotting | mateh for a purse of $200, between Mr. G. Crane's b. m. Sarah Sands, and M, J. Case’s b. g. White Kye, to go to wagons weighing 250 1bs, each, one mile and repeat. First Heat—Atter several faine starts, the horses final- ly orme up very evenly, for the heat—the mare inside; Misa Sands went off with the lead, and she reached the | quarter pole in 51 seconds, two lengths in advance; this position was maintained down the back stretch to the eee ae eee when White Nye made a desperate | push for the feed | he could not, however, sccomplish On the turn the | 3| isagreeable weather. The wind was keen, aod the | Dough Nut and Mr. —so. g. By: three in five. I havo only time to say in three straight heat Auuany, Nov. 6, 1847, The game of cricket is acknowledged to be a most manly game; several cricketers in the St. George’s club have acquired great celebrity in their contests with the Canadian clubs; and the increasing popularity of this noble sport has beeu @ natural result of the laudable ef- forts of the cricketers of the metropolis and its environs. A good cricket club existed in Albany several years ago; but in consequence of the removal of many of the mem- bers, it was dissolved. Recently there has been a new club,of sixty or seventy membere’organized in this city; it is com of @ portion of the members of the club, and of a number of young gentleman of enterprise residing here. Such @ club is entitled to the notice and commendation of the press, and | design hereafter to furnish regular reports of the pz of the “Albany Cricket Club ” The grounds of club, in consequence of the liberal donations of the members and others, have been improved and tified, and there is proba- bly no finer cricket ground in America, They design, | believe, to challenge some one of the New York clubs to atrial of their metal. The concluding game of the sea- son was played yesterday by the Albany club with the following result :— Ist Innings, i Wright, b by Hole, st.by Paris, D. Ho e, do. do. Lacy, b. vy Hols White c. by Hol Raby, b. b> Pari Stevens, c. by Paris. b by do.. Morse,c. by Cahill. b. by Hole. . MeCammon, not out.. Byes... Wide Balls ist Innings. ‘aris, b. by Hole W. Cooper, st. by WI! Hole, not out. Hooper, b. by Hole.. Re -nolds, . Ble cuscees Owing to the inclemency of the weather, many of the club were absent; but there were many spectator s pre- gent to admire the akill which several of the players ex- ‘Theatrical and Musical. Tur Panx—Txux Daama.—How egocentric the bud. dings and blossomings of genius! How uncertain the appearances of truly great men—original, creative, bril- Mant minds—upon the broad theatre of the world! Just 283 years ago Shakespeare oame into being, ata little vil- 19ge in Warwickshire, England. A deer stealer at Charle- cote—a subordinate in one of the minor theatres of London—at one time a calf-killer, (as some would have it)—the pauper father of three children, before he had arrived at man’s estate—the great dramatist of Avon burst upon the world, exhibiting to an amazed and de- lighted people an intellect as polished and pow- erfal as man was ever gifted with. Approach- ing the termination of thé third century since Shakspeare’s birth, with all the magnificent discoveries of modern science, and the wonders of civilization dazzling our senses, 'we approach the beautiful drama of” Hamlet’? with all that reverential love which is onl, ceded to creations of eminent superiority. Far ‘and away the most difficult of characters in the whole range of the drama to comprehend—with all the subtle refine- ment, the polished Imaginings ‘and eccentric vagaries of ahigh wrought mind—the philosophical Prince of Den- mark can only be efficiently and truly painted by a kin- dred spirit. To play‘ Hamlet’ as it should be, the actor’s order of inteliect must be in unison with that of the literary noble. He must possess elevated thought and exquinte sensibility, added to a perfect edue: ‘We have seen many a “ Hamlet’’—(Kemble, Young, Keans, Macready, among the rest)—but neith came up to our conception of what the chai acter might be made of and o1 i ayied be: and if the present irant to public favor placed ins similar ry, it should not be looked on as # discouraging continency. No, no, “in great attempts, ’tis glorious even to fail,” might be appropriately applied to so diffi- at tderceqeal Coif ag In, in a in ling pathos, the play proached by Lea: | You might read it with th TWreathloss anxiety, the same excited feeling, that a romantic tale is hurried over. When the piece is well cast, no inteliéctual treat can be racier, richer. Indeed, it was well cast at the Park last night. The Loudon, Edinburgh and Dublin houses, could not well excel the whole arrangement— scenic, mumcal and personal. Mr. Dibben Pitt, in meking his bow to a New York audience, was’ re- ceived with that, honest full hearted cheer which single hearted and sincere citizens alone can give. In person, he is a little below the middle size, and slight- ly made. His countenance is not dressed up with the same amount of animation as Charles Kean’s; but when he glides into impassioned ror" there is « great similarity in the movements oj His voice is deep and capable of much modulatio} d his stage action appears to be the result of much training. In the second scene of the first act, where the Queen chides him for his gloom, and Hamlet answers. “Seems, madam’! nay, it I know not seems ” Ko. Mr. Pitt was splendidly received, All the following passages were given with considerable effect. If we inclined to condemn—indeed,we are not—we would say that there was, perhaps, occasionally, a too sudden drop- | ping of the voice—a sort of unnatural jump from one | scale to another—an error that nature hardly or never falla into, In the fourth scene, with the ghost, where he | is determined to follow and hear the tale to be unfolded, his acting stamped Mr. Pitt as a man of first rate ability. | The winding upof this scene was cheered to the echo. | Hamlet’s direction to the players was very chastely spoken and true tonature. In the fourth scene of the | third act,where he boldly accuses his mother, and ia in- terrupted by and slays Polonius, Mr. Pitt reminded us | much of Macready, albeit it was no servile imitation. In that most difficult of all passages in Hamlet,in which the players exhibit before the court, and where the in- telleotual powers are most wrought on by the p:cu- | liarity of the circumstances, Mr. Pitt evinoed great tact, | large imagination, and trained action. There were | several other passages which we marked, but syace for- | bids our dilating on or quoting them. The piece went off tothe evident satisfaction of @ most respectable au | dlence. It was well cast,and there were no awkward angularities about its representation. The scenery and music deserve the greatest amountof approbation. Mr. Charles Pitt will make his second appearance in “ The | Lady of Lyons,” us Claude Melnotte, this evening, on which occasion we have no doubt he will be greeted witha bumper. Laat night he was called before the | curtain, and applauded enthusiastically. | Bowery Tueatae —Last evening, Sheridan Knowles’ | beautiful play of “ Love’ was put forward by the mana- | ger, with an excellent cast, and with splendid scenic | effect. ‘The house was crowded in every part, by the | numerous admirers of the only distinguished tragic ac- | tress now in this country, Mrs. Shaw. When she first | appeared in an apartment in the Duke’s Castle, Huon | reading to her, the house rang with reiterated peals ot | applause, and, indeed, she subsequently proved herself | deserving the marked favors which she received at the | hands of o highly respectable and discerning audience In scene 2d, where she repulses with scorn Huon, the serf, she beautifully portrayed the contending passions of contempt for his station, yet love for the qualities of his mind and heart. She assumed a peculiarly sarcastic glance of countenance, and of deep scorn, when she ad- dresses Huon on his low born station, and says— “Beware, sir; it would not set my quiet blood On haste for mischief to thee, rushing through My veins, did I believe! Thou art not mad; Knowing thy vanity, I aggravate it. Thou knowest ’twere shame, the lowest free woman ‘That follows in my train should think of thee.” In tho scene where Huon rushes in, supposed to have been struck by lightning, and while his hoad is reclining on Uiriok’s arm, the deep emotions of love, and intynse anxiety for his resuscitation evinced by the Countess, was an incomparable piece of acting. Again, the scene where where Huon refuses to sign the marriage docu- ment, which the father of the Countess urges him to do, wan very ubly sustained by Mr. Clark and Mr Steveng ‘The excited and noble feeling of Huon, where he says— | “My lord, [ am a man; And asa man, owe duty higher far | Than that | owe to thee, which heaven expects | That Idischarge”— was givon by Mr. Clarke with a noble pride and em- phatic expression. The scene where the Countess hears of Huon’s favorable impressions on the mind of the Em- pm and when the sends for him, and questions him if ¢ loves her—where she doubts, yet hopes for a nega- tive reply, was a very refined and classic piece of act- ing. And her scene with the Empress, where she ac- cuses her of destroying her peace of mind, in stealing | Huon from her, showed forth the excelling qualities of this undoubted clever actress. In fine, the play ef “Love” was very ably sustained last evening by the excellent steck company of the Bowery. This evening Mrs Shaw a rs in the character of Belvidere, in the | tragedy of “Venice Preserved,” with other entertain- | ments, No doubt there will be a crowded house, | Cuarnam Tueatne.—Last night being the benefit of | Barney Williams, the Irish comedian, there was a very | fall house. Mr. Williams,as Sir Patrick O’Plonipo, in the “Irish Ambassador,” was cxcellent. The grand ‘as le Neapolitain,” by Miss H. Vallee and,Mr. Yates, ‘was executed with much taste and elegance of style, and Mr. De Bar, in the character of the “ Artful Dodger,’ displayed, as usual, his ability as an able comedian. This evening the entertainments will commence with the comedy of the “Jacobite.” The character of John Dack will be played by Mr. C. Hunt, late of the Broad- jay theatre; after which, the Grand Tableaux, repre- senting seven beautiful pictures, which have been ar- ranged by Mr. Fletcher. They consist of the Maypole Danes, the Graces, the Dancing Girls, Amazonian Tri- umph, Venus Rising from the Ses, Paris awarding the priae of Beauty to Venus, and Calypso reoviving Telema- nc chus. The amusements will conclude with the farce of the h New Footman.”” An excellent bill of entertain- ment. Cincus—Boweny AmpaitHeatRe.—To-night Mr. C. | R. Bloomer takes s benefit at this establishment, and we trust the varied. bill presented will ensure him a good and other comicalities, and the latter in the best of his comic quips and quiddities. In addition to these per- formers’ attractions, Mr. Nixon and his very clever ehil- dren, add their efforts to make the evening go off ple’- santly; and besides all this, Mrs. Gullen in her equestrian acts, Messrs. Madigan and Sweet in their beautiful will the course of the even- perform in ing. Den Quixote and Sancho wind, up the bill. Mr. Bloomer may count on @ good benefit. Curisty’s Minstrers.—The classical standing of this troupe as great negro minstrels, is attested by the uns- bated zeal with which the public attend on their des, Here we are in their sixth week of performance, and still they are crowded nightly. The fact is, they make it their business to do what they do thoroughly, and thus give universal satisfaction ‘To-night they give a most overwhelming bill—the best one tie hi 7 brought forward. It includes no less than twenty-five different songs and concerted pieces. among which will be found all the favorite airs of the day; besides which, they give their very amusing burlesque on the Swiss Bell-riogers, and algo « burlesque Polka. ie they go on at this rate, ow when New York. 'y will be able to get away from Sauce Hanmonists,—These gentry had a very crowd- ed audience last night, to greet them on their first ap- pearance in our city, and from the frequent rounds of applause which attended every song they gave, they have every reason to be satisfied that they have made it, band contributes much to give the proper effect to thelt descrip! so ge.and it is evident that all of them are at home in their parts. Their conundrums are very fun- ny and originsl—altogether, we think the sable harmo- mee an ong > our ba he rea which many pleasure-seekers will appreciate fully. The # cellent bill to-night. es e rare Mn. Demrsten will give one of his charming ballad concerts at Washington Hall, Newark, NJ., to-morrow evening | Wo advise our friends in the Jerseys to go and hear him; they cannot fail to be pleased. Sionon Buitz commences, again this evening, at the Lyceum, Brooklyn He gives a most delightful enter- talnment, well calculated to while away these long No- vember evenings. Tue Arrnactions of the American Museum to-day are well worth attention. They include the Etbiopian Sorenaders, the Yankeo commedian Great Western, the panorama of London, and others, See advertisement, The “Oratorio of Fljah” willbe repeated by the Sacred Musical Sooiety at the Tabernacle, onan early occasion. Notice will be given in season. Duffeyte, Ist tenor; Montaubry, 2nd tenor; Alphonse, Int based; Mand Med Sage, 2ad lovers; Mad, Pouzol, 2nd prima don: Mad. Leoourt, dugazon. and Chaffa- ry, a a of the anemnenh, of eome new com) about a] at the t- leans Theatre, N.O. es ” City Intelligence. Tur Wratuen.—We hada mild sort of day ey day, and the of the previous day had the elfect to lay the dust that blew about our streets in all directions during the past da; Fine Companies. —Brooklyn Fire Company No. 9, passed our office yesterday oon about 654 o'clock, on their return from a target excursion. Tuorn Comrany.—This excellent fire company also passed our office on their return froma target excursion, ‘hey were accompanied by excellent band, and ap- peared to bea fine looking of men. Fine.—On Sunday morning, about one o’clock, as oft. cer John Murphy, of the 6th ward, was going his rounds, he discovered in the basement of house corner Reade and Broadway, (opposite Stewart’s large store.) barrel containing coal ashes burning at a furious rate — In all probability, the preservation of the house is ow- ing to the efficiency of the above named officer. We hope this will be a caution to the residents of New York to keep their coal ashes in an iron vessel. Cuuncn or tHe Puritans, Union Squane.—The sale of the pews of this church commenced yesterday even- ing, but in consequence of the expressed wish of the managers and purchasers of the very few that were dis- osed of, that the listshould not be published, we hed to submit tothe determination they had made, not to ive publicity to the sale until at least the whole were Sispored of, The turther sale was adjourned to a future day ‘Tur Exxvarep Rattway.—A model of this invention oan be seen at the Street Commissioner’s office. Cauironnia Connesronpence.—The letter we pub- lished yesterday, dated “Lay Pay, June 16th, 1847,” turns out to be a forgery, aud was manufactured for the purpose of harrowing up the feelings of the relatives of Captain Steele and Lieut. Williams. The writer is well known to the friends of Cepsee. Steele, and it would be vel for him to ceaes carrying on his anonymous corres- pondenoe; otherwise he will be disposed of in a summary imanner. Having already received chastisement from their hands, he knows well what to expect. \Gaeat Save or ReatEstare on Mavison Avenur, ann 297TH, 30TH, AND Slst Srxeets.—Messra. Bleecker will sell, to-day, at the Merchants’ Exchange, at 12 0’oclogk, some sixty lots on the above avenue and streets. Any person wishing to makea safe investment, should em- brace this opportunity. ‘This neighborhood is the plea- santest in the city; the ground js high and healthy; buildings are going up on all sides; the railroad, and several lines of omnibuses, bring it within reach of down-town:; a new market, for the sale of all kinds of country produce, is just finished at the corner of 4th avenue and gece Eprrne ope are Sees a graded; Croton are laid; sewers are built, and, in fact, nothing is Tentiee to render it most desirable place for gentlemen’s residences. We understand that the purchasers of this property will have to covenant against the erection of any nuisance. Contest Between tHe New Yorn Hv! AND A Durcu Grocer —Quite an excitement was created yes- terday, near the Parade Ground, between a company of hussars, commanded by Captain Marks, and a drank- en Dutchman, in which the latter came off second best. It appears this fine company were on parade, in order to keep their hands in perfect trim, when a drunken Dutoh- man caine trotting along ina wagon; suddenly wheeling his horse, charged the hussars, breaking the line and passing through, much to the merriment of the specta- tors No sooner was this done, then the Dutchman made another attack, breaking the line @ second time. This, Captain Marks thought, was carying © joke rather too strong; consequently, just as the Dutchman was rel lying for another attact, Captain Marks, feeling deter- mined to stop the career of this troublesome Dutchman, met him single-handed—his men and spectators looking on with breathless anxiety the result of the conflict ‘The Dutchman came boldiy on, and waa equally met by the gallant Captain, with sword in hand. The first blow struck by the Captain took effect on the Dutchman’s back, leaving plainly the mark of the sword. This somewhat infuriated the Dutchman, who still pressed on, when the oaptein made a circum- bendibus movement with his sword, which took effect on the neck of the poor horse, severing his windpipe, and causing bim to fall almost immediately and expire. At this last military mancuvre, the Dutchman became med, and, jumping out of the wagon, bolted. The captain then rallied his men, when they marched off to their respective quarter Q@pparently much gratified with the military achievements of their noble captain. Common Council, Boanp or Atpermen—Monday Evening, November 8 —The President in the chair.—i'he Board came to order at 20 minutes past 5, a quorum being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and d., 3 2 ; ions presented and Referred.—Ot John Lack, for pay for carpenter's work. or ‘Adams, ‘a laborer, for exemption from fine imposed for opening a fire hydrant Alderman Meseerole adv cated, the prayer of the petitioner, on the ground of b’ poverty and ignorance. The prayer of petitioner won | granted. Peiition of William Williams, relative to overflow of water on his premises in William stre Referred to Committee on Roads and Canals. An invitation was received and accepted to visit the “Ivory Christ.” Reports.—The Committee on streets reported that the tax for improving Maiden Lane be transferred to Committee on Assessments.— Accepted. A resolve was adopted that 18th street, from the 9th 8Venve to Hudson river, be repaved. F A communication was received from the Comptroller, in relation to certain appropriations, and asking for » grant of $3 500 for piers and slips ‘Also, to supply a deficiency in revenue bonds, and asking for $37,613. Referred tothe Finance Committee ‘An opinion was received from the counsel to the Cor- poration, in reiation to the salary ot Lewis W. Sandford, one of the Judges of the Superior Court. ‘Ald. Ketiy moved that the Judge he paid agresable to the recommendotion of the counsel for the Corporation Carried {iA resotution was adopted for the payment of $60 to J Cole, for overflow of water from @ culvert io Orange street. ‘A resolution was adopted, to pay to Mr. Gear $137 23 for erection of aschool-house. ‘A report in relation to granting a pler to the steamers ner and Souther: was, on motion of Ald. ordered to be laid upon the table. ‘he committee on roads and canals, in relation to certain alterations in grade of 39ch, 40th, and 4ist streets, reported in favor of same. Accepted. Certain communications in relation to tilling up sunk- on lots were accepted, and the accompanying ordinances adopted. ‘Arreport was received from the comptrolier in relation te various expenses, kc , incurred in opening strevts for Laid on the table and ordered to the past fifteen years, be printed. ‘Ene committee on roads and canals reported in favor of permitting Downing and House to put upaline of bee from Fort Washington down 6th avenue, to Jet mn Market, and down sullivan and other streets to the City Hall, and fromthis point to the Merchants’ Exchange, ata cost not to exceed, to the city, $600; the said Downing and House to keep the telegraph in or- der, and. permit it to be used as a fire alarms, the posts to be removeable at the will of the Corporation. The po ont ™ accepted and the accompanying resolution adopted. ‘The quarterly report ot the President of the Croton Water Board was received and ordered to be printed. Resolutivns —By Alderman Kelly, That it be referred to the Committee on Laws, Ko, to repart on pe- titioning the Legislature to abolish the Marine Court of this ciry, and to organize a court consisting of a number of Special Justices, whose jurisdiction shall not extend to sums exceeding $100. ‘The resolution was referred. Aresolution was adopted that the salary of the Re- demptionClerk in the Street, Commissioner's office should = fixed at $1000, the bg nt ed him but $750, jut $1000 having been pai years Alderman Purser ‘offered ‘@ resolution in relation to the Pt Cvaehabiag ‘of the medical department of the Alms House. ‘The resolution required that the reform should spply to the examination, by # medical board, of the nent aot ‘ag well as those who should be appointed here- ir. v ution elicited some debate. in which several magen te Holy ted, and. 2 motion was made to lay it house, Mz, Kemp and Mr, Gossin, the two great clowns, | Will appear; the formes in bis wonderful balancing feate | ‘carried 9 to 6. Sore Mean. the Moord «f dasiatante,—Reeolutien that Broom street be lighted with gas. Adopted in con- currence. ‘The report.of Special Committee, in relation to omaibuses, was to the Street Committee. t of C for sewer in Greenwich street. aca.concnaee in by the Board of Assistants. Ordered on file. Petitions of Doctors Kilbourne and Vandewster, for services at the Fifth district/Station House, was referred to a committee. The Board then, at ten minutes past seven, took a re- cess for sixty minutes After Kecess.—A communication was received from Joho Randall, in relation to the deposite with the cor- ration ofa portion of the model of an elevated railway for Broadway. Laid upon the table. lighting the upper pert of the. elty with gus. "Tending ighting the upper part of ity gas. Pending the consideration of this question. a debate arose en- tirely foreign to the subject, on the business of cleansing the streets by contract, it being document No. 13 Doc. 13 was i taken upand acted upon. It was a report upon the old contract with tbe Manhattan Company for lighting the city with gas, the provisions of whic! only reached as high as 6th street, but the report stated that the Company had in some instances extended their maics as far as 20th st,, which was put forth as a markablo gratuity on ‘the part of the Manhattan Co. The committee then went on to argue upon the su- periority of gas over lamp light for police and other pur- pes assuming thatthree gas burners were equal to or tter than 4 common street lamps, and recommending that the old contract be rescinded and a new one be made with the comneny, for 20 years to come; the com- pany to be required to furnish the gas for each lamp at $15 per annum, and receive for putting down fixtures $5, the corporation to pay the cost of lanterns and repairs. The above seems to inol expenses for lighting or extinguishing the lamps company are not to be required to extenu the mains higher co 84th street during the first 10 rs, nor to expend # sum ex- ceeding $6000 in any oue year of that period, but are eventually to light the elty to 424 street, with # proviso hey need not «xpend over $4000 per annum in the fthe contract. The number of hours durin; lamps shalt be kept buraing, shall not e: ‘an average ot 2300, and if the corporation shall order increase of time, the company shall be paid pro»ata — ‘These are the principal features of the report, but while it was being acted upon, Alderman McEunatn moved to take up the ap. ee for the medical board of the Bellevue Hos- The Alderman cf the 18th gave way, and Alderman Keuty made ® nomination of Doctors Valentine Mott and Alexander H. Stevens, as consulting surgeons for Bellevue. Alderman Punsen made some remarks in opposition to the nominations, basing his argument upon the grounds of party polities in the selection. He asked that the resolutions might be laid upon the table, until the members might be permitted to go into an informal meeting to act upoa them. lerman MoEvaatn replied, and the vote on being esulted in 4 ayes and 8 nays. rt. was then on confirming the nominations, which being called separately, were carried almost uoanimously. so Doctors Mott and Stevens were appointed consulting Surgeons to the Bellevue Hospital Ald. Keity then moved that Mesars. James R. Man- ley, M.D. and John W. Francis, M D., be appointed con- sulting physicians to Bellevue. Carried Moved by the same Alderman, That Doctors Parker, Wood, Vache, T. C. Stewart, Quackenbush, and Chil should be consulting surgeons at the eens tealf, Doan enitentiary; and Pe that Doctors Harvis, Stoi and a that be ee eee Doctors Gilmore, Clark, and Stout imilar situations in the Penitentiary and Hospitals. Carried. The question then being on the adoption of the reso- lution entire. Ald. Puasex moved that the whole subject be laid up- on the table. Negatived; and the vote on the adoption was taken by yeas and nays, and decided in the aa tive bya decided majority. Ald. McExnartu then offered a resolution that David M. Reese be appointed resident physician to Bellevue Hospital. Adopted. Ay the Ald. of the Ist, that Edward Hall, M. D., be appointed resident physician to the Children’s Hospital. Avopted. By Ald. Keuty, that the presené assistant physician at Bellgyne ‘be subject to the examination of the Board of Agseapns; and, if not approved to be discharged. Adopted. Doo. No, 18 was then taken up, and the report of the committee d to, when, after some trifling business, the Board adjourned to Monday next, at 6 P. M, Bearp or Assistants.—The lower house of the city legislature met at 6 0’clock yesterday afternoon. Pre- sent, the President, Linus W. Stevens, Esq., and a quo- rum of members. ‘The first paper taken up was an ‘‘Opinion of the Cer- ion Attorney relative to the ment of the salary of Judge Sandford, of the Su; on Court,” and it was resolv of Judge 9. be paid by the Comp- troller, from the 5th of July, 1647. Petitions and Remonstranc: ‘Several were presented to leases of piers. inst building sewers. For aferry from Greenport, L. I.,to foot of Avenue C, &e., all of which were appropriately referred. Reports of Committees.—From Committee on police, watch and prisons, in favor of paying Dr. Bell $5 for medical services rendered at Jefferson market pri- son, Adopted. From Finance Committee, in favor ef concurring with Board of Aldermen in direo'ing the Comptroller to credit Wm C. Taylor with $1589 36 on account of rent for District No 6 of docks and slips. Adopted. From Finance Committee, on the petition of sureties of Andrew Leary, late collector of 16th ward, to re- leased, Tne committee report that the relief sought must be obtained from the chamberlain and not from the Common Connell. Adopted From the Committee on Streets, recommending an alteration of the grade of several avenues, at their in- tersection with 35th street. Adopted ‘Report, with resolution, to pay Dr Green $12 and Dr. Lewis $9, for medical services rendered at police station houses. ‘Adopted. From Committee on Assessments, on petition of New York Institution for the Blind, asking relief from assess- ments, recommending the reference of the matter to the Finance Committee. So referred. Preamble and Resolution.—The Assistant Alderman of the 3d ward presented the following preamble and resolution :— Whereas, information has been received that somo parties who have taken the contracts to furnish the alms house and other public institutions with goods, have delivered many articles which do not correspond with the hey ay) bemg much inferior in quality, so much so that the superintendent of the alms houre is of opinion that they ought not to be received —theref ire, Resolved, That a sp-cial committee of three be ap- pointed to investigate the matter, and report upon the same at an early dey to this board. Referred to Com- mission Alms House. Resolutions —To have Duane street. between Green- wich and West strost, lighted with gas. Adopted. oY are awning posts removed from Wall street. opted. To have Cherry street, between market and Pike streeth, lighted with gas. Adopted To remove (ts sag in 15th ward Adopted. Invitation to visit the Ivory Crucifix, at 289 Broad- , accepted. rs from the Board of Aldermen.—Message from fayor, in reference to taking some measures to make public demonstration in this city, congratulating our troops in Mexico upon their late victories, and offer- ing some expression of respect to the memory of th brave men who have fallen in battle Committee pointed to act in concert with a committee already sp- pointed by the Board of Aldermen. Communication from John Randall, Civil Engineer, offering for the disposition of the Common Council a part of his model of an elevated railroad,» part of which is pow on exhibition in this city. Referred to Commit- tee on Arts and Sciences. Resolution to re-number 2nd street. Concurred in, Resolved, That 30 feet of bulk bead on each side of foot of Stanton street, East river, be appropriated to the Superintendent of Streets, to be used as a dumping ground, Adopted. Several resolutions were concurred in, directing the lighting of streets with gas. The magistrates at the lower police office are to be furnished with copies of Re- vised Statutes for 1846. ‘The street commissioner wks directed to cause the sand to be removed from Nassau street, at the expense of the contractors for building sewers. Also, to seo that Exchange Place, in the reer of the Merchants’ Ex- obange, be immediately paved according to contracts.— Referred to committee on streets A resolution of condolence with the family and rela- tives of Rev. Mr Tappen, late chaplain at Bellevue, who died suddenly (about two weeks since) while in the performance of his professional duties in the pulpit at the Alms House. Resolu ion concurred in, ordering the payment of Benedict's bill for office clock in Gity Hall Several resolutions to have curb and gutter stones sot in 30 h street and the side walks flagged, with assess- ments onthe same. Concurredin Resolution to permit Messrs. Stillwell, Allen & Co. to extend pier at the foot of 12th street 3v0 feet into the Eust River. A memorial to the Legislature for a law to regulate the course of Broadway (or Bloomingdale road) straight- ening it, ko. Document No. 8 was then on motion teken up at Ap- pendix D, which was amended and made to read as fel- | lows : An ordinance in relation to contracting for supplies of rations to the Alms House Department, and for abol- ishing the public table. The Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty of the City of New York, do ordain as follow No officer, or matron of the Alms House Department shall be, hereafter, allowed his or her board in the Alms House Department, or Ca im for the payment of Board ; but the amount to ed as salary. shall be in full’ for all services performed This section to go into effect as soon as the Commissioner or Council shall fix tho salaries of the offisers, aad ma'rons who, by the existitg ordinances are allowed their board. Anopted. "Appendix E.—Resolved, That it bs referred to the Committee on Charity andthe Alms House, to aecertain what officers, connected with the Alms House depart- ment are, by the existing ordinanoes, entitled to thelr board, and what officers are in the receipt of sums of mo- ney, in liew of board ; and to report the amount of sa- laty which, in their opinion, should be allowed to such officers respectively, in full compensation for their ser- vioes—they provi their one board. Adopted. ‘Appendix F,—Au ordinance {n relation to the Law ro @ Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonaity, of the City ordain as follows ;— hall be of New York, do 1. The r Attorney and Counsel of the Corporation.’ Heshall receive » salary of two thousand dollars,per annum, in Ileu of all costs at Jaw, or inequity, and of all fees, or other charges, or compensation whatever, rgainst the corporation, the su- rVisOrs, OF agaiust any Person or persons, for the per- ormance of any service connected with, or arising out of the business of the corporation, er any of its depart- ments, or which shall or may be committed to his care. Adopted. Ben. 2, The said attorney,and counsel pball, before on~ tering upon the duties of bis office, take and subscribe ag oath, oF afismation, well and fait to perform the