The New York Herald Newspaper, November 18, 1847, Page 3

INTELLIGENCE PROM THE British West Ivpiee. —Files of the Nassau, (N.P.) Guardian to the 3d instant, have come to hand. The weather was fine, business brisk, and things generally posseesed a cheering and enliv- ening aspect. The principal inhabitants of the place were giving a great deal of their attention to the sub- ject of agriculture, and efforts are to be made immediately to develope the resources of the co- lony. In alluding to this matter, the Guardian says: The artioles of export being, however, of av: rishable pature, it would cea fo adopt chat mode of conveyanoe least likely to produce failure. The suitable remedy is suggested In the shape of a steamer, te ren Vatyeee the ap States and the Bermudas.— Now is necessity is felt equally, if not ina ‘ter degree, in these islands, ‘and should, therefore, ape provided tor. The conviction of its necessity has, we are glad to see, induced some inquiries at New York, preliminary to any definite arrangements ut the Bermu- das. ‘The result of these ‘inquiries was not yet known. Woe are not put to the trouble of sending to New York for information, since a gentleman resident in that city has kindly written to ee if the merchants here will subscribe $20,000 stock in a private company form- ed for the establishment of a steamer between New York and Havana, she will make this a*rogular intermediate lace of stoppage. Surely this is an opportunity not to Ee negleoted, but to be engerly profited ig " We have Demarara accounts to the 14th ult. A general meeting of the inhabitants is to be cailed, for the purpose of preparing a petition to the British Parliament, setting forth their griev- ances. The sugar bill isto be dencunced, and the conventicn of delegates at St. Thomas to be sanctioned and supported. Delegates from the various colonies are again to assemble at St. Thomas. The object of the C Gazette:— Must be to all self-evident. In the Jamaica circular, it !s stated to be “in order to resolve on such a com- Dined movement in support of the declining interest of these important colonies, as may carry with it all the weight and importance due to the Property and intelll- gence cf Her Majesty's subjects in the West Indies.” ‘This language is comprehensive enough, to imply any specific measures which may be deemed expedient for securing our interests, and which may be compatible with the weight whioh “ property” carries with it, and the demands on which “ intelligence” insists. The grand object of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, and of all strong minded and sensible colonists—all but the wavering, and the insipid—{s to organize on the neutral ground of St. Thomas a great West Indian confederacy, srmed with full powers of deliberation, correspondence and resolution jn all that may concern our joint inte- rests, We mistake the temper of the times and of the free traders in Europe, if work for more than one session be not carved out for the delegates, who, we suspect, will find it necessary to adjourn from time to time Better, infinitely better, that no convention at sll take place, than that it should be dissolved after making some par- tial and unsustained demonstration, or one moment be- fore full justice be granted to these injured colonies. ‘The aavices from St. Kitt’s are to the 31st Sept. ‘The same favorable change in the weather reported from the ave been suffering from the long ngress, says the Royal other islands which dry weather, had taken place in that island, and also in Antigua to the eame date, ‘Theatrical Pang Tusatre ~The excellent play of the “ Stran- rer,” was last night presented at the Park Theatre. The part of the Stranger was performed by Mr. Pitt, and thag of Mrs. Haller by Mrs. G. Jones. All that we have be. fore ssid of the perfection of Mr. Pitt’s performances, aight be repeated here ; he was egain true to his part? the best evidence of which was the effect which was pro- duced upon the audience. The exhibition of deep me- lancholy and misanthropy, the feeling of disgust which his bitter experience had made the Stranger feel for mankind, yet accompanied by generous impulses which only needed to be awakened, to show forth in all their strength the keen sense ef the great wrong, which above ell others, weighed most heavily upon him—all that the play wus designed to exhibit in the character was most beautifully brought out by him. Hisinterview with Stein- fort, (Dyott ) first where he recounts his sad history since they hud parted, and afterwards the one in which bis friend endeavors to conciliate bim to his w' nwenes of rare merit; band and wife are br moiaien nearly e exceedingly good in'her part of Mra. Haller, as was also Mrs Abtott in hersof Countess Wintersen. Mr Bass performed the part af Mr. Solomon to the ss satis- faction of the entire audience. Mrs. Knight made all that could be made of the little part of Charlotte. At the close of the play Mr. Pitt and Mrs Jones were cal- led before the cvrtain and roundly applauded. The afterpivce was “ The Bottle,” whieh out lectures all the lecturers which have yet raised their voices in the good cause of temperance. To-night Shakepeare’a tragedy of “ Ovbello” will be presented, Mr. Pitt playing the part of the jealous Moor; Mrs. Jones that of Desdemona, and Mr. Dyott that of Iago. The afterpiece will be “ A Kies in the Dark.” Bowery THeatre.—There was another very crowded house at the Bowery Theatre last evening, and the pieoes performed were Sheridan Knowles’ play of the “ Hamebback,” and the new national drama of the « Revolution, or, the Patriots of 1776.” In the first mentioned ptece, Mrs. Shaw, than whom no more popu- lar or accomplished actor.or actress, ever appeared on these boards, personated Julia. The more we see of this great actress, the more we are inclined to rank her among the highest in the profession to which she be- tongs. Itis but seldom thet we see an actress excel in mauy characiers. We see occasionally one, whose per- sonation of @ particular character cannot be Ce bat who, when he or she attempts another one, will make uw comparative failure. Not so with Mrs. Shaw. She *ppenrs as Julia, for instance, on one night, and on see- ing ber, the spectator will imagine that she has devoted her past life and experience to its study and conception, to the exclusion of every thing else. io, she appears as Mre Haller, and the same cooclusionis formed. Such is Mre Shaw She in perfect in every character in which she appears. Of Mr. Marshall's Master Walter, last evening, we aro induced to speak in the highest terms of praise. It was indeed s capital and trathful performance, The same may be said of Mr. Clarke’s Clifford. Mrs Shaw wili appear this eveuing as fon, the character which we belie rst brought her into notice, to Mr. Marshall’s Adrast: The drama of “Captain Kyd” will concfude the evening’s amusements. Cratnam Tuev — We attended this favorite place of amusement last evening, and found the house as full as was comfortable, and also found the audience in as good spirits as good entertainments could make them, Not being in time for the first part of the evening's amusements, we can only speak of the living tableaux by the model artists. whom the oftener wesee the more favorably they grow upon us. The selection of repre- rentaticns are most admirably /dapted to display in the most classical manner the human form divine, which, no matter what art can produce, in after all, the most desutiful, graceful, symmetrical and handsome specta- cle, when disposed with taste, that can be exhibited, provided, asin this oese, the restrictions which modest; imposes are perfectly observed. Th evening represent the parting sec: scribed by Homer, between Heotor sject which is most beautifull: dition, however, there aro scenes to be represented, illustrating in ancient and mythological history. The drama of the “Minute Gun at Sea,” will be the first piece per- formed. Ciacus—Bowery AmpuitHeatax.—Mr. Kemp, and his feats of fun aud frolic, in his pantomime, are all the go at the circus now-a-days, and besides all this, the bril- lisot reenes tn t] ing, and equestrian and other acts, are attracting crowds. Nothing like perseverance in well doing to ob'ain @ just reward for your exertions, and so Mr ‘Tryon finds it, for he is persevering enough in his end avors to bring forward novelties to please bis patrons, and gets @ solid return for these endeavors. To- night be gives = very excellent bill. Mapame Pico.—This beautiful cantatrice has appear: od in reveral concerts of late, and was warmly received by her numerous admirers and friends. What is the reason that none of ouropera managers give her an en- gazement? She arich contralto voice, equal in power and sweetness to that of Alboni, who bas reornti appeared in London and Paris, and who is so muel praised there. She would be asgreat an acquisition to ‘An opera troupe as any artiste now in the country. Bante Hanmonists—The amusing soirées of these thorongh ‘‘darky sons of Song” are well attended, and every body is well pleased—tho audience at the music they hear, the performers at the applause of the audi enoe; for to public performers applause is the spice of life, aed very spicy set the Sable Harmonists are — They give @ very excellent bill to night. Some of the songs have been written exprersly for them. They alsv give rome amusing burlesque performances. Cunisty’s MivatRers.—-There is one piece of music which we have never yet seon announced in the bills og Christy’s band, and yet from all appearances they must be thorougbly sequaiated with it—we mean that to which have been set the worts “Money in both Pock- ets’ itis an old and good tune, and one which no doubt they are well pleased with ; but. jokin; t success they so continually meet with? must be a source of both just prive mad profit to them. Well, they are funny fellows, a fortune. To- night, as usual, a Styout, Hana axo Kwoor.—These performers give a grandeoncert, this evening, at Brooklyn, at the Female Academy, in that city. The term grand convert is wel applied in this instance, to the performance they adver. tiso, inasmuch as ft includes somo of their grandest pieces, The concert will be opened by Sivorl, in that delightful piece of music La Melancole,” which is without doubt the most sympathetic (if wa may use such a term.) piece we have ever heard in a concert room, Hors tollows in @ grand fantesin, played as he only knows how, and after this specimen of the violin and ut 50 cents eac! Livixa Mooets.—We need only mention that these entry set forth a beautiful programme for this evening. ‘hey are very popular exhil Sionon Butz this evening for the last time in Brooklyn The worthy Signor closed last evening on his owm account. To-night receipts are to be aj Propriated forthe benefit of Mr. Lasa,the blind man. Mr. Anderson played Claude Melnotte at the Hollida: street theatre, tens on Tuesday evening last. * Sij Ciocca, with her ballet troupe, was to nog at the Buffalo theatre on the evening or the roth | inst. ‘The Chinese junk, it was expected, would arrive at Boston to-day. . Dumbolton’s original Ethiopian Serenaders having concluded at Philadelphia a series of their admirable concerts, with the most triumphant success, have > ceeded to Baltimore, where they are now receiving cleat. lar tributes to their matchless reputation. They expect to return to this city on the 1st of December, ocoupy which was denied; there tween them that day, tomy knowledge; Mr, Dorsey was in my custody several days after! arrested him; he m attempt to escape from me. ‘kom sworn—I reside in Anne Arundel coun- ty, Maryland; | ama farmer; | know Mr. Dorsey very well; he was raised on Elkridge, Howard district; [ know | his family; they live near me; have had with | Mr. Dorsey to a conside: amoant; | bought property from him to the amount 000. Geouce H. Stanton —Mr. Dorsey boarded at my house in August aad September last; | was present on he was arrested, in Nassau street, near Fulton; Mr. | Brush was at my house the next day (Sunday); he then sey, that he was of the family he had represented him- self, and wished me to take measures to keep @ notice of their original position in the estimation of their friend rane “ae eee Sporting Intelligence. Uso Counse, L, I.—Trotrinc.—The announcement of three trotting matehes, of $500 each, drew out a very respectable number of'the sporting fraternity to the above track, yesterday afternoon, who made and impos- ing appearance with their fast negs and showy vehicles The beauty of the day, too, had ite influence in induc- ing many to enjoy aride on the island—the roads in all directions Leing in capital order or comfort and pleasure. ‘The first match on the programme of the days’ sports, was “Time vs. Tandem,” in which two well known negs were backed to trot one mile in 2:50, to have three trials: and the distance to be accomplished, if at all, between the hours of two and three o’clook. The backer of “Time” paid forfeit to “Tandem,” which quickly settled that matter. The driver of the horses, Mr. Reed, however, to gratify @ number of the spectators who had never witnessed this novel style of driving, scientificallyguided the nags once round the track, in 2:64; and from the easy manner in which it was performed, proved conclu- sively the ity of the time party in vscaping, by paying forfeit, a sure de: It was generaily under- stood that the nags—g. g. Grey Harry and br. m. Betsey ia mn, at any moment, accomplish a mile, in tan- lem, in 2:46, The second match, mile heats, best three in five, be- tween b.m. American Doe and b. m. Lady Clay, being culled on, the owner of the latter would not let his mare start. He paid forfeit to the owner of the Doe, and thus deprived the friends of both nags of the pleasure IP gee theirrespective capabilities. ie competitors for the third and concluding match were the Called for, and were promptly on the course. They were bi. h, Black Hawk andch. m. Jenny Lind, the former to go to a wagon weighing 250 ibe, and the latter to @ skeleton wagon weighing less than 100 Ibs. This contest was as close! tae an affair, from be- ginning to end, as could be desired; and when the time of the horse, with the great weight he had to draw, his want of condition, and his inexperience on the track, are taken into consideration, it will be acknowledged that his performances yesterday snd the most extraor- dinary ever recorded Biack Hawk is the only horse that ever trotted & mile to a 200 1b, wagon in public, in this or any other country, in 2:40. He is nine years old, by Andrew Jackson, out of the famous old trotting mare Sally Miller, sad he was sold to a celebrated turfman, at the expiration of the eontest, for $2,200. First Heut —The betting was about oven previous to the start; but, if there were any odds, Black Hawk had the oall. The start wasa very even on \d the horses kept their heads together through the draw-gate, and a part of the way round the upper turn. ‘The mare then drew out from Black Hawk and led « length to the quar- ter pole, in 40 seconds. Down the back stretch the horse challenged Jenny, closed with her. went in front, aud passed the helf-mile pole » length ahead of her, in 1:18 Round the lower turn, the mare made a fine burst, and was at the side of Black Hawk as he on the home stretch. From th 0 the sore the atvuggle for the lead wa warmly contested, and the friends of each horse were confident and bols- terous that their respective favorite would win Jenny Lind, however, seemed to fall back asshe neared the Cee Mace 4 lack Hawk won the beat, by his own length only, in 2:40. Second Heat —Betting was now entirely in favor of the horse, and very long odds were offered on him They got away very evenly, and kept closely together—not- withstaading that the mare broke up+round the turn Bluck Hawk passed the quarter a length in front of Jen- ny;in 41 seconds. Dowo the back stretch the closed with him, and they passed the half mile poli and side, in 1:19, Round the lower turn: Jeany clu to her ebony companion with the fondness of an amal- gamationist. and, notwithstand! his repeated exer- tions to cast her off, she kept her head to his shoulder until near the home stretch, where the horse broke up and fell off two or tnres lengths. The mare maintained the advantege, thus gained, and led to the score about twenty yards in front of Black Hawk, in 2:38. Third Heat—Jenny Lind now became the favorite, and two, three, four, and even five toone were wagered op her during the interval between the heats. At the start the horse was about halfa Jang in front, but the mare passed him on the turn, in doing which she was forced off her feet, and broke up badly, falling off about thirty z ds, The horse passed the quarter pele in 40 seconds; ut in going down the back stretch be too broke up, giv- ing the mare @ chance of closing ups part of the ge At the hult mile pole the horse was about two lengths in front, in 1.20. Round ti wer turn the mare gradually gained on the horse, and at the quarter pole she was up with him. From there to the score, the contest was ani- muted and close, the horse, however, came out a winner by a length, in 2.43. RECAPITULATION, Black Hawk, A. Conklin, to a 2501b wagon, Jenny Lind, C, Bertine, Time—lvt heat, 2 e journed constructive grand pieno, Kpoop will perform on his violineello a pot paurri ca Weber's" Preclogo "’ These are but the opening pieoen; the whcle concert fs on the eamo scale, and wo can pure Our neighbors that Usitey States Mau. Steamen Wasninctox.—This sbip will leave the pier No. 4, North River, this morn- ing, at twelve o’clock, precisely, for Southampton and Bremen. To avoid confusion as much as possible, the Passengers are requested to havo their baggage on board in due season Tue Weatnen.—The weather yesterday, particularly about noon, smacked # little of Indian summer. The day was remarkably fine, and our citizens seemed to evjoy it a good deal, as the streets in all quarters seemed crowded to excess. Tue Mariners’ Fain —The fair of the Mariners’ Family Industrial Soctety opened last evening, as adver- tised, where there isto be found a very inviting assort- ment of useful and fancy articles, for sale on terms most reasonable. Among the curiosities beautiful farm. with its buildings, trees, pond and live stock; aiso.an In- dian wigwam, with its appurtenances and inhabitants Let those who desire to aid this most useful society, en- ura, hands of these understand it is to be kept open every afternoon and evening until Saturday Fines.—About half-past six o'clock yesterday morn- ing, ® camphine lamp burst in the store No 65 Fulton street. The flames were extinguished by officer Maloney. At four Cae ere! morning, another fire oc- curred st No. 104 John street. It was extinguished with trifling damage. Axotnen fire was discovered at 11 o’clock on Tues- day night in the foundry belonging to Watts and Pear- son, No. 97 Elizabeth street. It wai the hearts and strengthen the Grana Larceny.—Officer Moliharge,of the 1ith ward, arrested yesterday, a woman cal! Cathrrine Malone, on acharge of stealing wearing egg valued at $30, belonging to Phillip Cochran. Justice Timpson locked hegpp for examination. Another. Officers Sackman and Mulloy, of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday, Mary Foster,on a charge of stealing clothing and jewelry valued at $90, the property of Mary Parker. Justice Drinker locked her up for a further hearing. Robbed on the Five Points —Oflcers MoManug and Owens, of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday, a 8D called Hannah Wilson. on a charge of robbing a coun tryman by the name of Daniel K. Tripp, of $39 in bank bills, while in @ thieving crib kept by John Jacob Astor, in Anthony street, on the Five Points. Justice Drinker cominitted her to prison for a further bearing. Charge of Frand —A complaint was made yesterday before Justice Drinker, agains: aman by thé name of James W. Phillips, who stands with publishing hand tills about the etreets,retting that the boat Manhattan would run in opposition to Albany, fai 25 cents; by which udvertisement a large number of pas. sengers took passuge, believing the notice to be true. Instead of which the boat only run as far as Coxsackie Landing, thereby defrauding the public A Mr. G. T Sta ley, the agent for the said boat, testides that no ai thority had been given by him or the owners for the circulation of such hand bills. Stealing Wool —Two men called Joseph Avoy and Hanson ibe, were arrested yesterday on a charge of ing 2 bales of wool, valued at $10, the property ot judiey Brand. Committed by Justice Drinker for trial Petit Larceny —A fellow calied Alexander MoBride arrested yesterday ona charg @ pair of pantaloonr, valued at $2, belonging ‘ovee, No, 517 Pearl strect. The pants were found on the accused, and Justice Drinker committed him for trial. Law Inteliigenee. Count or Arrears ~The courtorganized at 10 o’olock, when No. 6, which was commen yesterday, was re- sumed, but not concluded when the court adjourned. Scraeme Court—General Term —No. 6, one of the reserved causes, was commenced, but not concluded The reserved causes will be called before the court re- turn to the regular calendar. Unsrrep Stares District Cownt.—Before Judge Betts, —Charge ef Revolt.—Peter D. Kuasie, indict for attempt to makes revolt on board the hip Emma, and confining the master, hi jal and found was put on guilty." Hentencn net pasted. Another.—Willlam Smith, Geo, Freelovs, and five ‘thers, indicted for an endeavor to create arevolt on ard the ship Mortimer Livingston, were put on their trial, which was not concluded when the court ad- Common Puras.—In each branch of this court, were commenced, which ended in non-suits. Count or Genenat Srssions.—Nov, 17,—Before Re- corder Scott, and Aldermen Smith and Meserole, Jonas suite B. Phiii isq, Assistant, District Attorney.— Trial Dep atoee sLatioup. sertabediohe ten opesing of the ‘Court this morning, the trial of Thomas B.D , for roeny, in having on the 6th day of tember last, stolen from Jameé H. Brush, @ gold watoh and chain, of the value of $176, was resumed. Jony Lirrunpiue aworn.—I am acierk in the eatab- lishment of Simpson, pawnbroker, in Chatham street; | bave sevn the prisoner in that store; the first time lraw they have en opportunity of | bim was on the 10th dey of August; be then pledged » his arrest out ofthe papers; Mr. Dorsey was punctual in | ae yr of his board. ‘testimony was summed up by J. Howe, Eeq., for the defence, and by the Aselstent District Attorney’ for the people; when, un of the court, the case | bare itted to the jury, ee found a verdict of not THe Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. Porx at tux West.—The supply of hogs is good, but unfavorable weather for packing and a difference between buyers and sellers as to t iso | safe price, has hitherto prevented active 0; Among the sales made public since Saturday, are tl following:—80 and 90 head, average weight at $425; 135 head, a ht, 220 Ib: erage $43734—said to part time; 101 head, creer weight, 220 lbs. at $4 12%. ‘De eno transactions yesterday, and prices were ‘ne weather was more fs should the temperature con: be some cutting done to- decidedly heary to-day; sales of 700 head, in three lots, average weight % $4, at which many holders were willing to sell; 70 head, average weight 200 lbs, were offered in afternoon at $3 90.—Cincinnati Gazette, 11th inst. = Pinteaur,—. Perform every evening dt ainurement. Melodeon,—Master Juba, the celebrated dincer, aud company of Negro Minstrels, are attracting num- bers to this Saloon. | apany of celebrity ing this week at this place of ang solos, duets, gles, kc. every evening, with the aceom. | paniment of the piano forte. fs da ‘The Continuation of Mx. Colman’s Sale this | day, at 203 Broadway, i ie rations for their parlorsy a capital chance for tuvestinent ‘Laudreapes, by King aud Grunewald; the Madonna, by toui;and some of the Imitation Drawings, are ppricalarly at tractive, Sale to commence at 1054 o'clock, A. M. | Furs, Furs, Furs—The subscriber having Tix pets, &c., &e., of the most recherche pai ts all who are sbont purchasing to he feels confident that he can suit all e and qualicy. KNOX, 124 Fult y Beaver Hats—Genin’s, 214 Broad- Covs.autly on hacd an extensive essorsment of ihe | Tewest atyles, black md drab hts for, ladies, at Genin's Hat and Cap Store, opposite Saiat Paul's c huren. A faultiess figure loses halt its charms less it_ is surmounted by a brow, beautifully white and clear wel Gouraud’s mate! infailiby remove every Sallowness, Red and make the skin as | it should be borne in. e attained by the Itaiian Medicated Soap, which vestige ot Tan, Pimples, Fre Roughness, Chaps, Cracks or Chai jooth, and soft as an infan’ at the world renowaed Torlet Preparatinos of D: FELIX GOURAUD exnnot possibly he procured genuine, | except athis depot, 67 Walker street, first door from Broad- | way. will it ek Hale Cuttiog and Trimming Whtskers.—A good workman, one why understands his business, will, prepa- ratory to cutting, to consideration all the proportions of @ head, face aiid entire person, wot forgetting the. peculiar the features of each every ono Cie pae of Hill, popularity with all who patro- is the number. The Richelieu Diamond Pointed Gold Pens are beyoud dispate superior to any other gold pen now, made They are the only peu: tare gu: to give perfect sat- isfaction, as every pen ranted; and if the point comes off, or it proves, upon trial, in the least defective, it ean be reimraed. ‘The Richelieu peus are $2 only, and are sold exclusively by B. E. Watson & Co, 45 William per | and JY. Savage, 92 Fulton st. Gold pens of every. style aud | quality, and Goid Fen and Peneil Cases, in great variety, at the lowest prices. Gold pens at $1, $1 25,and $1 50, with silver pencils. Gold pens repaired. ee | Rheumatism, Pain, and Stiffness of the selling of*the muscular sobstances near them, and " ‘too well known to need be effectually removed by the use of R rap of Hyd: of Po Sarsapariila and Y. tis recommended in full coufideace 1g 8 specific, ard needs buta trial to convince the m credulons of sts surprising properties. Frepared and for sale by C. H. Ring, Druggist and Chemist, 192 Broadway, corner | John street. | At the Goodyear Rubber Warehouse, 100 's Com- Broadway, may be fouad, not only the most exe of Patent ia Hubber fabries, but in particular the res » will be astor well afford to throw Presentatyle, Te cheapest and best piace in the city to t your boots, shoes, or rs, i at Jone’s, 4 An the Museum. You can get there as fe be purchased elsewhere fu: sells a first rate bootat $3 50, which Double soled water proof boots at $4 50, $5 the true system of doing business—light expenses and small profits I good: rchased at 4 Aun street are war- ranted to give entire satisfaction. re, MONEY MARKET. ‘Wednesday, November 17.6 P. M, There are tight times in Wall street. Money is worth one and one anda half per cent per month for the best business paper im the city. The banks are calling in theirloans rapidly,and contracting in every possible way. The large shipments of specie have alarmed the bank Presidents, and they are completely panic struck. Amidst all the excitement growing out of this state of things’ fancy stocks stand pretty firm. At the first board to- day Illinois 6's, Farmers’ Loan and Canton closed at prices current yesterday. Harlem advanced \ per cent, | and Reading X%; Mohawk fell off 4, and Morris Canal At the second board Canton advanced '; per cent, all others closing at prices ruling in the morning. Specie is going forward very fast. Ths shipments from this port and Boston, within the past seventeen days, have been about two millions of dollars. It is not yet known how much the Washington will take, but the shipments will probably be very large. The demand ton exported trom this country to foreign ports, from the Ist of September ineach of the past two years, to the latest dates -— just received 4 large assortment of the above atirle, consist- | M | as low ae bi descrip- | | as for that of 1846 and 1847, notwithstanding the ir- Exrontation oy Corron prom rue Unt Starzs. ed ed Tot exporis to France to fgn ports e Ports. 49 41600 — io 4,00 13 10,126 6.74 G58) 25,967 1795 = jo = = Bo joo 97 8,905 20,396 12,027 53,940 25,038 70L 1,086 — 3,717 886 b: 119,798 —~ 22,509 — The receipts at the Southern ports. from the Ist of September, 1817, to the latest dates, have been 22,834 bales, against 214,356 bales for the corresponding period the previous year; and the stock of cotton on hand the Ast of September, 1847, was 197,604 bales, against 97,216 bales on the same day in 1846; showing an increase of 100,388 bales this year, or more than one hundred per cent. It will be seen, on reference to the above table, that the exports to foreign ports this year, "In a period of less than three months, have been nearly eighty thousand bales morethan for the same time last year, or more than double. The valueof the material exported, has, therefore, very materially increased. Inthe ab- sence of official returns, we have made up the annexed comparative statement, showing the value of the cotton exported from the lst of September, in each of the past two years, to the latest dates -— Vatur or Cotton Exroarxp rrom tux Usitep Starks From Serv. 1, 1846 any 1 ice Ne sc R Bates. Pounds dling. Value. Sept. 1, 1846... 71.048 29840,160 917 Sept. 1, 1647.25 190,879 63.9090) Sens Sp age gl? 2 5 33,029,020 = Bee ee ern eae ty ate eae . This shows an increase in the shipments ofmore than one hundred percent in quantity {end nearly one hun- dred per cent in value. The depreciation in prices here exhibited does not appear so large,on account of the difference in dates, the hi it decline having been realized within the past three months. A portion ofthe shipments made this seasop, has been ata much higher price then that given above. The annexed table exhibits the quotations for cotton in this market at several periods in the past year ;— Quotations yor Cotton in tHe New Yor Marner Mobile ¢ N.O. Ne bai 3t, ug. , No Wo alidy a= int touched was in August, just previ- ous to the receipt of the disastrous intelligence from the other side, The revulsion in England came upon cotton speculators in this country like « olap of thun- der, and the fall in prices since, caused by the inactivity among the manufacturers in Great Britain, and the Prospects of a large crop here, has fallen heavily upon many, and serious losses have been the result. The e gate value ofthe crop has been diminished severs1 milifons of dollars by this dupreciation in prices, and it is very probable a further depreciation wili be experienced be- fore the whole is disposed of, It is the impression among those engaged in the trade that prices will touch points r been realised, We annex a state- ment showing the aggregate quantity and value of the last crop, compared with that now coming to market made up from the best estimates. It will give some ide of the effect of reduced prices upon this great export- ing staple. Vauve or tHe Cotton 1846 and 47. or tne Usitep Stares, Pounds. Value 146,130,000 $70 882.350 1847 aud "48 915.000:000 77 962,500 Increase... .... 471,349 198,870,000 $7,080, This gives a margin of @ little more than seven mil- Mons of dollars. In arriving at the aggregate value of each crop, we have taken the price of middling and fair on the Ist Nov. ineach year. After that time, in 1846, Prices advanced, and a large portion of the crop of that year was sold at higher prices than those ruling at that time, while the prospect at present, relative to the crop now coming to market, is, that the bulk of it will be | 80ld at prices below those now ruling. In view of these facts, the conclusion we come to {s, that the cotton plant- ers will not realise within several millions of dollars as much, in the aggregate, for their crop of 1847 and 1848, crease in quantity of more than twenty-five per cent. Compared with the last crop, there will be, without doubt, a loss of at least ten millions of dollars, merely from the depreciation in prices. Stook Exchange. $2000 U 86's 62 coups 100% 100 shs Farmers’ Trust | 207 : 100” 300 aa 6000 United 8 6's "56 100 300 do 6 tacky 6's $8 109 Morris Caual 1s 25 Canton Co 275 6000 do7’ 100% 100 Canton Beri; De 200011 Fuadable 60 3852.25 Mohawk HR a 2000 do 30" 1235 do 6636 1000 do. 3% do. 360 §3800 Read Mort Bds 31065 © 100 Nor & Wor RR. 3636 ‘8000 do 65, 100 tong Island RK 2% Ime do bs os a1 New J RR 2000 lo S0shs Mechs Bank —_ 104 100 Keading RK 560 3974 do 990 57% 0 do a7 3000 do 30 do. 100 ao 577% 75 Erie Railroad Second $13000 Treasury Notes 9974 50 sha Harlem RR a "a 82coups 100° 200 “ shs Canton Co 1% 100 lo 4 ‘do 2” 100 = do 50 Mechs Banking Ass 823g 100 do 109 Harlem RR Ate 100 do New Stock Exchange. 50she Harlem RR c 46 200shs Harlem RR 510 413 so do e 4183 100 do Re do © 4) 50 do at dla 140 do © 41%, 50 Farmers’ Tr 33 26 40 do bs 41% 40 do 2576 200 do s10 41 25 Canton Co 28 40 do suw 41 40 Long Island RR 1% 100 = do mow 415y do © aie 100 do 50 Rei RR blo 57%q Married. On Wednesday, the 17th inst., by his Honor the Mayor, C, Faxpnick Mort, of Saratoga, to Lyvia D. Horeman, of this for sterling exchange has been moderate for this packet, ia consequence of the high rates demanded for first rate bilts and the want of confidence in those offering. There were some bank bills in the market to-day, for which ten Per cent premium was asked. We «uote bills on Paris at of, 23% @ Of 22%, Amsterdam 40 @ 40'4; Hamburg 3524 @ 36; Bremen 78}¢ a 78%. “The report of two failures having taken place in Phi- Iadelphia is without foundation. We have repeatedly remarked that the effect of the revulsion in England would be felt in this country more through the influence upon prices for our great export- ing staples, than in any other way. Cotton forms auch an important portion of our Aggregate exports, that whatever affects the prices of the raw material in Eng- land, operates directly against us, and the loss falls prin- cipally upon our shoulders, The recent decline in prices for cotton in this market is almost unprecedented; but prices do not rule so much below thoss current at the corresponding period last year, as the great depre- ciation would indicate. Previous}to this decline, prices were very much inflated, and a speculative feeling exist- ed to some extent, in consequence of the impression pre- vailing that the consumption would go so far beyond the production that the stooks on hand would be complete- ly used up. In tho midst of this speeulative movement theexplosion in England came upon us. The manufac- turers of England found themselves compelled to reduce their operations to the smallest limit.4 The consuming classes of Great Britain are poor, and the consumption of manufactured goods has been very much reduced.— The middling classes of England are the great con- su ers of cotton goods, and their resources have been #0 completely absorbed in the railway speculations oy the day, that the most rigid economy will have to be practised, to save themselves from utter bunkruptey The home market for British cotton goods has, there- fore, been reduced large per cent, and the foreign markets, with the exception of the United Ststes, have also fallen off largely. The consumption of the raw material has, consequently, been much less for seme time past, and the difficulties in the money market, @nd the grand explosion in the credit system of England, have all tonded to depreciate the value of the article in all the markets of this coun- try. Within the past three months the shipments of cotton have been unusually large, notwithstand- ing the depreciation in prices, This in attributed to the fact that previous to the termination of the last commercial year, when prices ruled high, and it was go- nerally expected that the crop would be very short, large stocks accumulated in the hands of speculators in this and other markets, in anticipation of an advance in prices, The commercial crisis in England revealed city. In Hartland, Vt., the 16th inst., pues Mr. Squires, W. Haren Stuatevanr, Eq, merchent, ofthe city of New York, to Miss Avevine H. Wein, daughter of R. Weld, Eaq., of Hartland. | Died, On Wednesday morning, the 17th inst, Isanxcis: Revs ighter of William and Cecelia Robertson, eged 4 years and 24 days. ‘The friends of the family and the members of Brook- lyn L No. 26, 1. 0. of O. F., are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, this Sopureaay) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her father, 57 Tillery at , Brooklyn. Her remains will be taken to Greenwood Cemetery for interment. On Wednesday, the 17th inst., Carnenine Frances Ricxanp, wife ot Thomas Rickard, daughter of Frances Fagin, aged 23 years and 3 months. ‘The relatives and those of her friend, James F and brothers-in-law,Patrick Michael, James Rickar Mr. Israel Taylor, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, thie (Thursday) afternoon, 18th inst, at four o'clock. from the residence of her mother, Catherine Fa- gan, 14 Lewin street, New York. Oo Wednesday morning, the 17th inst., Saran W. Lyons, aged 76 years, relict of the late James Lyons, of Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland. Her remains wil be tuken4o Albany for interment. On Tuesday, the 16th inst. iam E., third son of Thomas W. Hall, aged tour years and eight month: The iriends of the family are requested to attend his funeral, this day, Thursday, at 10 o'clock A. M., from the residence of his father, 186 Delancy street. On Tuesday, the 16th inst., suddenly, of disease of the heart, Eowaro Dorie, aged 59 years. Tho feiends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, this at 4 o’clock, from his late resi- 7 Eighth aven dence, I papers will please copy. 16th inst , after @ severe ill- Brooklyn and On Tuesday evenin, oplexy, Mrs. Manuaner D. B. Jaques, relict of the late Samuel CU. Jaques, in the 62d ‘hs x a short illness, Wi- ness of five days, of ds and relatives, and those of her sons, Wm. C. and Samuel J. Jaques, and son-in-law Wm: Hewlett, are invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of the latter, 89 Sixth mue, this day, Thursday, at 12 o'clock, without furtber invitation ‘Her remains will Lae nes to Woodbridge, N. J., for interment. ging to be; Her trials and troubles now are o'er, She’s safely landed on Canaan’s bright shore. On Tuesday evening, 16th inst., afer a short iliness, Justus, only son of Justus and Cornelia A, Earl, aged 4 ) 10 months and 13 days, friends of the family and those of his grandfather, | Dr, Rabeneau, are respectfally invited to attend his fu- neral,on Thursday, 18th inst., at 3 o’clook P. M., from the residence of his father, 39 Chariton atreet. On Tuesday, 16th inst., Rowenr M, Lorex e la of family are respectfully i attend his funeral on Friday morning at 7 o'ol from the residence of his mother, 249 Rivington street. His remains will be taken to Pa’erson. N. J., for interment On Monday, 15th inst, Ema, daughter of Dixon and Mary MeQueen, aged 1 year and 10 months. 0, aged BY SPECIAL OVERLAND EXPRESS AND ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. TO THE | NEW YORK HERALD. | ARRIVAL OF THE JAMES L. DAY | AT NEW ORLEANS. ARRIVAL OF MR. TRIST. TWO MORE ENGAGEMENTS 4 BETWEEN THE AMERICANS AND MEXICANS. AMBRICAN L088 FIFTHEN, MEXICAN LOSS ONE - HUNDRED. MORE DESPATCHES. | Occupation of the National Road. Civil War Among the Gueriilas, ke, &e., ke. The steamer James L. Day arrived at New Orleans on the 10th instant, with advices from Vera Cruz to the 6th or 7th instant. The Picayune of the 11th has a full list of the killed and wounded on our side during the siege of Puebla. Open and undisguised hostilities have at last broken out between Santa Anna and Paredes. A manifesto has been issued by thw latter, im which the Ex-President is denounced an enemy of the Mexican people and Mexican nationality. Later dates from the army have also come to hand by this arrival. Mojor Itarbide remained a prisoner. Lieut. Sears, bearer of despatches from Gen. Scott and Commissioner Trist, came passenger in the Day. He was escorted by @ Mexican spy company, employed for that service by Gen Scott. Two engagements with the enemy occurred near Pu- ebla, in which the American party bad fifteen men killed and the Mexicans one hundred. The Mexican forces were commanded by (en. Torrejon. The first Pennsylvania regiment was then ordered out to accompany the escort part of the way. General Scott has commenced the permanent occupa- tion of the national roxd between Vera Cruz and the capital, A garrison of 750 men has been established at the National Bridge; another, of 1200 men, under com mand of General Cushing, at Ja'apa; and a third, of 2000 men, under General Lane, at Puebla. General Lane {s quartered in the heart of the new city Santa Anna was at ‘Tepacan as late as the 26th of Oo- tober. The rumor that he had escaped south, toward Guatemala, was therefore untrue. A sort of civil war had broken out among the gueril- las, It originated in a quarrel between Padre Jarauta and Col. Zenobia, and resulted ina severe battle between their respective clans. V’adre Jarauta’s band came off viotorious. At least thirty lives were lost, it is said, in this fight. Captain Walker's body remained unburied for two days. His death created an unusual sensation through- out the whole army. Lieut. Scott died of apoplexy on the passage to Vera ror, The following, peensing to the First Pennsylvania bc it, were killed and wounded at the siege of ebla :— Kittzp—John Price, —— Enrick, John Herrod, H.R. Rutsolman, Wm A. Phillips, Wm. ‘Smith, A. Vandyke, EH. Jones, John H. Gilehrist, W. B. Johns, James Phil: Ups, 8.D Jewett, D. 8. Bernoy, Joseph Wilson. ‘Wouxnro—Goorge Rush Berger, James MoCutcheon, Jobn Hover, David Lindssy, Henry Lynch, Mansfield Mason, James Bowdon, R Wilson, John Dowlan, Chas. Ciltalan, John B. Herron, B. Y. Yariott, James Elils, Do- INTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS. ees Wasnixoron, Nov. 16 1847, Mr. Clay's Position— The Administration and the Op+ position. The plot thickens. A telegraphic despatch gives the important intelligence that Mr. Clay has pronounced Sgainst the acquisition of ay Mexican territery, for it amounts te that, although the expressions used are somewhat equivocal, On the subject of slavery he is not disposed, he to acquire additional territory for the purpose of planting slavery therein. On this policy there is scarcely any doubt that all the whigs, except those committed to the support of the war, will unite ‘The question is now, will Mr. Calhoun and ‘als friends sustain Mr. Clay's policy? | think not. Will the whigs be able to carry through both Houses an address to the Executive, demanding that the war shall cease on the part of the United States? Again, I think not; and it is furthermore extremely questions- ble if the President would consent to be dictated to by Congress in the matter. The President's constitutional views on this subject, are, that once a war is recognised or declared by Congress, it is ever after that procedure the duty and ince of the Executive alone to thet war to a conclusion, according as te the Executive appear wise and proper. This is » most important ion, and one which will in all probab! be freely a session. Mr. On this subject Judge Story speaks as 3 representatives of the peeple are lay the taxes to support & war, and, therefore, have a right to be con- eulted as to its propriety and necessity is '0 carry it on; and, therefore, should be as to its time aud the ways and means of making it effec- tive’? Many are unwilling to concur in this opision, and its correctness will not be acquiesced in without S great struggle. But suppose the President shall stand upon this, bis presumed right. to direct and control the Prosecution of the war to its close, and suppose the: Position, of all shades of political belief, should unite &remonstrence against the further prosecution of the war, aod that he should disregard such remonstrance— there js every reason to believe. judging from the in- flamed state of feeling on both sides, and from the fact that the whigs have a majority in the House of sentatives, the President will be im for treasonous exercise of usurped authority The of impeachment vests, under the constitution. in the House of Representatives. The Senste tries the im- peachment, and the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present is necessary to conviction. Althor the House might be able to impeach the President, cannot be. convicted by two-thirds of the Senate, as at Present constituted. Nevertheless, there will be & terri- le conflict, rhould the resident continue firm, Will hedoso!? Asin the Oregon question, two thirds of the Senate may be found to advise a middle course—that is, to adopt a defensive line. Insuch an event, will the President feel himself forced to yield to the views of this majority of two-thirds? None can tell; probably not even the President himself. Should the policy of further prosecuting the war, and collecting texes and other means of revenue, prevail, it will be the triumph of the administration. Should the detensive line policy succeed, which is improbable, it will 2 triumph for the Calhoun and ‘'aylor party. the policy prevail of withdrawing our forces and surren- dering all the advantages have gained, without any equivalent whatever, which is impossible, the Clay whige wilt haveachieved an extraordinary and unlooked for victory. While I write, the Cabinet in deliberating on the policy they rball adopt. Sbould the Presidvat im his Mr. message advise vither Mr. Clay's or Mr. Calhoun’s poll- cy, it will be atacit acknowledgment that he is hopeless of the success of his own views against so terrible an op- position. “GALVIENSIS. Wasuinoron, Nov. 16, 1847. Politics in Washington—Mr, Clay—The <dministra- tion, Already the city is ina fermont, Nothing is talked of, thought of, or dreamed of, but politics, and, in poll- tics, nothing but the next Presidency. The politicians are running mad. In the public streets, in mid-day, they assemble in knots of five or six, and talk and look lke #0 many Catalines or Guy Fawkeses. The nolse and excitement is already so intense that it is easy to foresee it will be insupportable three weeks hence. Mr. Clay's sentiments, lately enunciated at Lexington, enerally regarded as not over wise. He had, how- ever, but one of two courses to pursue—either to fore- stall the administration by pronouncing for the whole of Mexico, ot to declare himself opposed to any acquisition of territory. Any middle course would be infringing on somebedy elne’s thunder,” as Mr. Webster classically minick Devandy, Luke Floyd. Captain Joho Herro, Thomas B. Furnam, A E Marshall, W. U. Mimebiddle, R Heed, Sylvester ‘Boslye, John McClelay, James Lam- o Miss1so—John Longstaff, M. Stenmar. Of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment, Dr. Bunting, hospital surgeon; William Deal, and John Biers, were wounded. Deal’s conduct is highly spoken of by Dr. Bunting. All in the village hospital capable of carrying mus- kets, did good service from the roofs of the buildings. TRLEGRAPH. Legislative Proceedings. Senate. ‘Aunany, Nov. 17, 1817. A bill was reported prescribing the manner in which banks shail maxe their quarterly reports juthoris- zing the Comptroller, Secretary and Treasurer to fix time during said quarter to cailon banks for their re- port. A resolution came up under debate, offered by Mr. Barlow, enquiring of the commissioners on code and Bractice, what time has been employed by them in the ischarge of their duties, whether any of thelr time has been devoted to private business,and whether they have employed a clerk or clerks. Adopted. A resolution was offered calling upon the Prison Asso- ciation to report as to whether its rules have been viola- ted by any of its officers, by admitting persons to visit the ners. Adjourned. BY ELECTRU Assemay. A favorable report was made on the bill relative to the Marine Hospital and its funds. The House concurred in the amendments to the bill relative to international bier ope ‘ The bill for the relief of the Madison University, ap- Terenetiog $1500 for two years, was rejected upon its ird reading. Mr. Maxwetu’s bill pro] that all banks and indi- vidual bankers sholl be subject to taxation on the full amount] of their actual capital, paid or secured to be peid, and not on reserved capital Mr. W. H. Sxrtn’s resolution for the adjournment of the Legislature on the Ist of December, was called up and then laid on the table by a vote of 56 to 25, Mr. Rurnenronn offered a resolution calling on Con- grea to provide amendments to the constitution no as to elect the President of the United States by a direct vote of the people A concurrent resolution was offered by Mr. 8. J. Da- vis, that the State Library be opened from 10 A. M. to 2 P.M. om Sundaye, Prior to taking the question the House adjourned. Markets, New Ontxans, Nov. 10.—Cotton—The. market w steady, and the offers of purchasers were freely Sales of 3 a 500 bales were made on terms rather in favor of buyers. Flour—The market was some less active, aid sales of 500 » 600 bbis Ohio and Illinois were made at $5 5 25, with small lots St. Louis City Mills at $6 75 Corn—Sales of 1000 ‘8, consisting of new Western mixed, were mixed at 400; old yellow and mixed were worth 45a 47c, Sugar—Sales of 100 hhds New Orloans were made , including common to fair. at 334 a 4\{o, and it ON! pri Molasses at 2234 023%. Whiskey at 2 din kegs at 10 81030. Pork dull—mese at 2 25, and prime $10 87}44a11. Freights —Cotton to Liv I, 24; to Havre, 1340. Sterling Bills rerpool, 245 zrdull at 43¢ 9 53g; New York, sight, 1a 13s discount Treasury Notes dull at par. Crxemnatt, Nov. 17.—Flour—The market was firm, though sales were limited; sales of 400 or 500 bbis were made, including canal and city mills at $4 6234 = $4 76. Wheat—Sales of 1000 bushels good Ohio mixed. were made at 4) cents. Corn—Nochange. Sugir— New Or- lonns was gelling at 534,656, and 6% cts.; the latter figure for good to prime o—The market waa alittle friner; sales of 790 head were made at $350. There was no pa in Bacon or Pork. The river was still slightly on 8 rise, steady, and sales of 200 bbls. were made at $4 93% Wheat— No seles were reported; fair samples Ohio and Pennsylvania were worth 95 cts The general aspect of the market was that of inactivity. of raw whiskey were making at 18'{ cts, and a few hundred barrels of rectified were sold at 21 cts, In provisions and groce- ries, eales were chiefly confined to the retail trade, with- out change in prices, The river had again risen, and we report 8 9 inches of water in the channel. Baurimony, Nov. 17, P. M.—Flour—The market was doll. aad sales of 500 bbls Howard ttreet were made at $5 75. Whi Sales of 3000 bushels were made, in- cluding land reds, at 120¢, and white do. at 1300. Corn was dull, aod small sales of Maryland white and mixed were making at dtc, and of Provisions remain hanged. Whiske; 2 7340, Dealers in produce waiting eliow do. at 690 — was inactive stoamer’s Flour—'The market was doll ‘ern brands at $5 87}a6, No reported. Osate—Sales of ent (two rowed) at 85 6634 cents tive. Receipts by,canal during —flour 11 500 bbls; corn 10,000 bushels; wheat 4000 do; barley 10,000 do, The weather very fine and pleasant. Burvavo, Nov, 17, T. M.—Flour—The market wan duil and prices inelined to di Sales of 1000 bbls, including mixed brands of Mic gan, at $4624, and some parcels of Biaok Rock and Cleveland at $4 75.— Corn Sales of 2000 ushels were made, including Wee. tern mixed, at 46)g0, and high mixed do at 47¢ heat —Sales of 00,000 bushels were made, including Chicago at 800, with Racine and Southport at 1060, and some lote Milan, Cleveland and Coneaut, at $! wy vo epeege Whiskey inactive at previous rates. Receipts during the past 24 hours were as follows;—Flour, 19,000 bbis; corn, 4 000 bushels; wheat, 61,000 bushels. Freights re- Ci At Bridgewater, Mase, 1th inst, Lewin. Wir risa. to them their position, and the only alternative left Was to realize ae early and as favorably as possible. ‘To | do this it beoame neces: to ship to the other side, | ae our markets were rapidly Alling up with the new crop, i ‘The annexed statement exhibits the quantity of cot | Ton, of ter, aged 90, a revolutionary peosi eects under Gen, Putnam at the battle of Bunker At Northampton, 11th iret., Professor SonoMow 81 00- paro, ALM 47. Av Vittatield, Lith inet, Mra f ¥., wit Cal B, | F. Larned, assistant paymaster general U.S. Army, end | daughter of Hon. Nathan Willis, of Pittefeid. mained about the same Bosrow, Nov. 17.—Flour—The market was dull, and Prices showed a disposition to droop. Sales of 3000 bbls were made, Including Orwego, Michigan and Genesee, at $6 2606 97, Corn —Sales of abont 10,000 bushels were mode, inctucing western m TH ett, Oats ~Salea ot 10,000 burhela ote. Kye continued firm. \W Freights dail, Nothing Pirrsnurc, Nov. 17, 1847.—Flour—The market was | ferms it. To make an impression, Mr. Clay was com- pelled to be original But whatever may have been Mr. Clay’s former judg- ment and shrewdness as a politician—for, after all, strip the thing of its disguise, and it is an a politician he spoke, and it is as a politician every body, else has spoken on the question, from the President in his message down to Mr. Wilmot in his abolition speeches, and Mr. John Van Buren in his philippics--he has not exhibited over much wisdom in the part he has chosen. For once, at least. he has mistaken the character and the feelings of the people. Without any insane desire for insane ag- grandizement by the annihilation of Mexican sovereignty, without any mad thirst for empire and enlarged do. ain, there is yet in the hearts of the people a settled deter- mination to have their rights respected. The administration will neither og 4 Mr Clay's 3 licy, nor Mr. Calhoun’s policy. The President, in his mereage, will bring back the minds of the people to the princtples enunciated in his last annual messege—to the principle upon which this war has been conducted, namely to secure an honorable peace; and in that word “ honorable” lies the whole subject of difference. The President will declare thet this war should not be aban- done ithout indemnity for our losses and expenses, and that without exacting such indemnity no we could make would be honorable to this country. Mr. lay, on the other hand, contends it would be quite as honorable and more profitable to make peace without * eacemnity: In this opinion the people will not agree w im. There is bin Re o aed on the part of the poli- ticans to make this Mexican question a subject of part; strife. There is no small danger that it will be | solely with » view to the aggrandisement of this party leader or the exticguishment of that. I trust it will be kept open for decision by the people at the next Presi- dential election. = Mr. Clay has enunciated one great truth—that the an- nexation of Texas was the primary cause of the Mex- {can war. There is no dev: thin. Had Texas never been annexed, there would have been no war. T' who predicted that annexation could not produce war, in vain attempt to assail this position. But Mr. Clay has fallen into, doubtless, an unintentional error in say- ing the army of the United Sintes was ordered to vance to the Rio Grande before the result of Mr. Sll- dejl's mission was known. He is reported to have said, “ At the very time when our army was ordered to maroh on Matamoras, to take possession of the disputed boun- | dary, Mr. Slidell was on his way to the city of Mexico | to enter into negotistions for the settlement of the same disputed question. Why not wait un- | til Mr. Slidell’s mission had been fulfilled ?°— On the 12th of January, 1846, » letter was received by the Secretary of State, from Mr. Slidell, enclosing the decision of the council of government of Maxico, advis- | ing that he should mot be received, and other communi- | cations, rendering it morally certain thet our minister would not be received. On the 13th of Janusry, the day of the receipt of this despatch from Mr. Slidell, or- | ders issued from the War Deprrtment to General ‘T'ay- | lor to advance tothe Rio Grande, Mr. Clay has, | this instance, fallen into an historical error, of which It would be discourteous to him to doubt he would rejoice | to be disabused. fs Mr. Clay’s sentiments on the Mexican question w! | materially damage his prospects for the Presidency. Nevertheless, the whigs may, in time, unite in support of the doctrine he preaches; and in such an event, and indeed in almost any event, he will be the candidate of that party forthe next Presidency. GALVIENSIS. Wasninarox, Nov. 16, 1847, Odds and Ends. Isit true that the Rothschilds have had to borrow $3,000,000 in Wall street? Such « rumor here for the | lust few days. Gen. Armstrong will go out in the Washington, for Liverpool. In the interim he has returned to this oity. Gea. Smitb, of the N. . Boundary, is in town. Mr. Clay's spoech, it is said in these quarters, wont do. We are verging upon the Gulf Stream O.P.Q ‘The Court Martial of Licut Col, Fremont. TWELYTH DAY Usrren States Anseran, | Wasninorton, Nov. 15, 1847. 5 Court met at 10A M. All present. Record read and | approved Cross-examination of Ger. Keanny continued —Q. Did you write to the Secretary of War on the 27th of | January, 1847, and is this ® copy of that letter? [Paper parsed uP.) | A: Lala write « letter to the Secretary of War on the 17th of January, 1947, and | believe thisto be # true and correct copy of the ‘ | [Letter read as follows :—} | ry) | Heapquanrens Aumy ov ran Wrsr Crvpad pe Los ANGKLRS, f : June 17, 1847 Sin:—TI enclose herewith a copy of three communica- tions, No 1 being instructions from me, of yesterday, to Lieut Col. Fremont, relating to bis battalion of volun- teers, 2. Reply of Lieut Col. Fremont of this date, re- | fusing obedience to my orders 4. Letter from me of this date to Com. Stockton, on his assuming powers not iven bim, and preventing me from omnis with the instructions from the President of the United States, conveyed in letters to me from the Secretary of War. It will be seen by the President and Secretary of War that | am not recognized in my official capacity, either by Com. Stockton or Lieut. Col. Fremont, both of whom refuse to obey my orders, or the instructions of the Pre- sident ; and as | have no troops in the country under my authority, excepting «few dragoons, | have no pow- er of enforeing them. Diego to this place, was reluctantly consunted to by Com. Stockton, om y urgent advice that eect not jeut. Col. Fremont unsupported to it @ battie the fate of California might, for «long time, depend— the corr a which, js now with 7 epee See , and @ o of which, will be a ed to you on my hye = to tet place ery respecttully, your ob’t servant, pg woe ¢~ 8.W KEARNY, Brig. General The Adj't. General U. § Army Washington, D.C, (A true copy.) F, D, TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General, Q. Woe that letter written after your Interview ofthe fare day with Liewt (cl Frenvent ranet have beew