The New York Herald Newspaper, November 23, 1847, Page 2

“YORK ‘Tuesday, November 23, 1987. To @orr No notice can be taken of anonymous communications. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and addrese of the writer ; not necesserily for publication, but asa guaranty of his good faith We cannot undertake to return reyected communications ‘Tre Herald for Europe. The Herald for Europe, for the French steam er New York, will be published at twelve o’clock to-morrow. The steamer will leave at two o'clock. Mr. Polk and the Pope, ‘The recent intelligence from Italy continues to be intensely interesting. The liberal move- ment begun by the present Pope is still making progress in that beautiful peninsula. In Sardi- nia, Tuscany, and even in the Neapolitan domi- nions, the spirit of improvement is tending on- wards. Of course, Lombardy, under the iron dominion of Austria, is ata stand still. His Ho- liness maintains his attitude with great persever- ance and much tact. He has already astonich- ed all Europe; and even in this country he has crested a sentiment deep and dur- able, According to our last accounts ,the secret agent of the Britich government had reached Rome, and the influence of that great power is now extended in favor of the chief of that church which was banished from England cehturies ago. What an astonishing spectacle, to see the British government of this day defending the Pontiff from his own religious adherents in other parts of Europe ! But the truth is, his holiness is equal to the spirit of the age; he oming back eguin to the first principles of Christianity—those principles which throbbed in unison with the liberties of the people, in opposition to old imperial Rome. He is combining the destiny of the Roman Church with the intelligent movements of the age. In such a position of things at Rome, ought not the United States, the greatest of all free countries in Christendom at this day, to open diplomatic relations and express its aympathy with the iliustrious pontiff ? There is nothing to prevent Mr. Polk from sending in immediately to the Senate, at the opening of Congress, the nomination ot a diplo, matic agent to Rome, eithera Charge d’ Affaires. or anambassador. We think the country would prefer the latter nomination, as more respectful tothe Pope, and more suitable tajour dignity and greatness as a people. It is understood we believe generally, that Mr. Polk belongs to the ‘gtraitest sect” of the Presbyterians. If such be the fact, what a fine opportunity is here pre- sented him of doing honor to his own sect, by an act demonstrative of liberal and noble feeling, showing the absence of all that religious bile, bitterness, and bigotry, with which many believe his sect to be imbued against their Roman Ca- tholic brethren. The idea has got abroad, and seems to be set- tled down upon at Washington, that Mr. Polk is estopped from doing such an act as this of which we speak, and which we are sure would be gratifying to the people, by the course he for- roerly pursued when a member of the House of Representatives, on the question of the nomina- tion to Panama. We apprehend this to be a great mistake, founded upon a most superficial understanding of the subject. On the occasion referred to, Mr. Polk offered a resolution as follows: “That it in the constitutional right and duty of the House of Representatives, when called on for appropris- tions to defray the expenses of foreign missions, to de- Mbderate om the expediency or inexpedienoy of such mis sions, and to determine and act thereon asin their judg- ment may be most conducive to the public good” Here ,it w1ll be seen Mr. Po k assumes, and very correctly too, that it is the right of the peo- ple to determine and act upon such a matter, ultimately, as they judge best. Now we are ready to maintain that public opinion has already settled the point, and determined that such an embassy is in all respects desirable. Mr. Polk does not, in this resolution, lay down the principle that no nomination is ever to be sentin by any. President until the House shall first have determined and agreed upon its expedi- ency; but simply that,with or without a previous nomination, in all cases, and in any case, the ultimate right and power belongs to the people to decide upon the expediency or inexpediency of such matters. Would any man in his senses maintain that before the President sent in the nomination of a consul to Liverpool, or Valpa- raiso, or Trieste, or to any other place, for the first time, that first he is bound to consult the House, by asking, ‘may I be permitted to send in anomination for such and such a place 2” We think another reason offers itself with some force, showing why the course of an immediate nomination would be most advisable. There are many members from peculiar districts who would feel themselves bound, in deference to the prejudices of the ignorant and bigoted among their constituents, to make a great show of oppo- sition to such an embassy. Let them be spared this grievous infliction, as no doubt they gladly would be. Let the country be spared the expense of an idle debate of some days, by sending in the | Manhattan Island. As the carriages rolled one | nomination at once, as a matter of course. In the meantime, we see a certain sect of fussy people in this city making a great effort to get up meetings and addresses to be sent to Rome, with the object, no doubt, that they may figurein bar | be the results of all these doings, at the final set- | | tlement of accounts next spring. The rent is al- | room associations as friends of civil and re- ligious liberty, in connection with the movement in Italy. All this is ridiculous and absurd.— The government of this great country is the only proper representative of the general feel- ing—the only organ by which to send to ani- mate and cheer the heart of his holiness by an immediate mission to Rome. This would be received and understood there, and would pro- duce an excellent effect, not only in Italy, but in the whole of Europe. The position which this country holds before the world, as one of the greatest powers, in a military, commercial and naval capacity, will carry weight in Europe.— Here at home, we have nearly a million and a half of Catholics, adherents to the church and faith of which the Pope is the chief, and the utmost liberty, both civil and religious, is en- joyed among us by all sects of Christians. In a short time, probably, we shall have under our dominion ten millions of people in Mexico, all of them Catholics. It is, therefore, of some importance that our relations with Rome should be upon the most friendly footing. Mr. Cuay’s Spxgcu.—This great document has not yet come to hand, but we expect to re- ceive it ina day ortwo. Previousto the meet- ingat which that speech was made, it Sppears there were some secret movements in private circles, among the friends of Mr. Clay, organ- izing themselves for the next Presidential cam- paign. Io these meetings a very remarkable a tack was made on General Taylor, in which his patriotism was acknowledged, his victories ad- mitted, but his popularity underrated, and the Taylor meetings throughout the country ridi- culed. It is very evident from these and other movements, that the friends of Mr. Clay, in the i rty, are determined to make him their candidate, at all hazards, whether General Tay- lor or Scott be allowed in the field, or not. Jn this quarter, the friends of Mr. Clay are strength- the last few not be much surprised if party, notwithstanding whi g themselves ay much, during and we woul day the whole of the whi ihe position taken by Mr. Clay, were to unite in one determined effort to support him as the peace candidate for the Presidency, in opposition to Mr. Polk, or any other man, as the w: party; an Matters are effervescing in both parties, although much fog prevails at the present time, HERALD. ‘The Famine in Barepe.The United The United States, nations of the ng, a8 she did, with dividende—as well| tents. Since the last year, about thirty or lied eae oF he intiieitaats, “a of hand as notes of mitsic. | jbrilllant affairs have been performe ‘the in edibly short time, assumed @ positi in the whole, however, last a Mexico, beginning with Bue- as the second nlightened=the seeond greats| brilhant reception. The company na Vista und ending with the Halls of the Mon- | est commercial—the freest, and we may say, the greatest nation in “physical, agricultural and mi- neral-resources in the world. Thecause of this unprecedented elevation in 80 short a time is, without question, our institutions and forms of government, which have the effect of develop- ing, in the broadest manner, the physical and mental energies of the people. The United States 1s rapidly effecting changes, by moral influence, in the countries of the old world, while at the same time, it is looked up to as the saviour of the starving masses of England and Ireland. She has saved the lives of millions of people during the-lest year, who would have perished by fa- mine if this country was not inexistence. From the fountains of her benificence she has sent ship loid after ship load of the staff ot life to starving Ireland; and has created a feeling among the people of that country, which, in the emphatic language of the Dublin Nation, will stay the pulling of a trigger against us for all time tocome. The thanks of famishing thou- sands have been our reward, while we are con- sidered asthe last and never-failing resource in similar calamities, and in the honrof need. The recent intelligence from England givesa melancholy picture of what will, in all proba- bility, again take place. The most gloomy fore- bodings are entertained by all, and it is generally conceded that the supply of food is entirely inadequate to the demand. Already the eyes of the people are cast towards the land of hope, and already are the people demanding and be- seeching of the government to act speedily for their relief, and not delay until the crisis is upon them, as was the case last year Government has announced its determination to take mea- sures speedily for that purpose, and it behooves them to do so. The commercial credit of the country has been shaken to the centre, and angry cries are heard in all quarters. Dissatisfaction, riot, and tumult, prevail to a frightfal extent in Ireland. Thousands of workmen are thrown out of employment in England by the stop- page of the mills—bread must be had; for famine knows no bounds. Indeed, it may be said truly thet there never was a time in the history of England when that country abounded so feartully with the elements of discord and revolution—overburdened with a vast national debt, which, in the nature of things, never can be paid—oppréssed with taxes and poor-rates— ~artiie present time, pies a proud and honorable position among the | takes pl debts, and payi are nothing at all beyond those whom we can produce at a dollar a ticket in New York. have paid fifteen dollars, retail price, for one seat, to hear Jenny Lind. To hear our prima donna is only 874 cents, cash inadvance, whole- sale value. Of course you get more music for a shilling in New York than in London—and even still more of mush and milk. On the whole, the fair vocalists of the troupe are a fair average of Italy ; but the males are only from fair to mid- dling, and even a shade below that. But, wait for another night. The fashionable world is now completely or- ganised—the opera is successful—white kid gloves are all the go—and the canaille must keep themselves ata respectful distance from Astor Piace hereafier. Read and obey. Important Political Movements. The following circular appears in the Western papers. It appears to have been issued previous to the recent meeting in Lexington, at which Mr. Clay made his great speech. It is the com- mencement of the movement made by those whigs who are favorable to Mr. Clay’s nomi- nation for the next presidency. So Mr. Clay, on the whig side, andjMr. Van Buren, on the loco- foco, are both up for the mext race. More coming. Lexinotow, Ky., October, 1847. ‘2. ——. Mi ear Sir: As members of the whig party, we address you, asa whig, to communicate what we believe to be Zorrect, and we hope acceptable and useful information, in regard to publicsentiment in Kentucky, on the sub- ject of the next Presidential election. We are residents ‘and citizens of the city of Lexington, and several of us were members of wi committee for the State of Kentucky in the canvass of 1844 But as that committee terminated its official existence by the presi- dential election of that year, and no other State com- mittee has since been appointed, we do not on this coca- sion assume an official capacity. “There have been various public meetings at different laces in Kentucky, during the present year, at which yeneral Taylor was nomwinat for the presidency — From the newspaper accounts of them, in which they are generally described as large meetings of both politi- cal parties, erroneous conceptions may prevail as to the extent of their numbers, and as to their being a full ex- pression of the public opinion ot Kentucky. ‘1 hese dissatisfied with an expensive government, which, after all, is incompetent to relieve the necessities of the land. A great portion of the masses gee no end to their miseries, except in revolution, by which a new order of things would be instituted. Ireland is now in a fright- ful condition—England is not much better, and will be equally as bad before many months. With all these elements in motion, it will re- quire a skilful hand to steer the-ship of State clear of the numerous shoals and rocks that sur- round her. The first false movement, and her destruction is inevitable. The first symptom of faintheartedners, und the storm will beat with unabateable and terrific fury; carrying, in its course, civil war and acomplete subversion of things as they now stand. In the meantime, corn and breadstuffs will soon commence to go again forward. The igents of the British government will soon be here purchasing; our almost inexhaustible gra- naries will be called upon for their contents ; prices will rise; specie will flow in; and the United States, from the very destituton of the old world, will reap the means of further great- ness. But what would the famishing masses do if there was no America to call upon? Jealous as the governments of Europe are of our national greatness and the spread of our political principles—fond as they are, through their organs, of belittleing us in every possible manner—circumstances beyond their control, force them, though reluctantly, to ac- knowledge that in agricultural resourdes, the United States hasno parallel. While admittiug this, they admit our strength in other respects; for agriculture is the basis of the power of every nation. The times are pregnant with big events. No one knows what a week or month will bring | forth in the old world. Italian Opera—Opening of the Astor Theatre. Last evening was a memorable era in the | fashionable and meteorological annals of New | York. The weather was unpropitious outside— | it was dark, misty, grisly, disagreeable, doubt- | ful, deceptive. The first appearance in the inte- | rior of the Astor Theatre, of the new Italian troupe was equally doubtful, dark, when the | chandelier was out, foggy, uncertain, vociferous, | applauding, and all so-ts of noises, and all sorts | of feelings in private. uch a rush of well | dressed ladies, ill dressed gentlemen, beautiful | female faces, and Wall street-worn male coun- | tenances, was never before seen in the history of | after the other up to the entrances, discharging | loads of beauty, elegance, diamonds, lace, in all | the varieties, of music and millinery, the mind | was lost in the contemplation as to what would | | ready paid—but how will the poor artists come | out? When all were seated, the coup d’qil of | the house was beautiful in the extreme; it was | filled from top to bottom, from pit to gallery, from the fogt of the mountains of humanity up timent. The only drawback was the half hour of deficient gas and light. | But what can be said of the troupe? of the prima donna, the tenore, the basso, of all of them, from the first ma ager down to the very lamp- lighter? The applause, from time to time, was vociferous : thump, thump, thump ; bravo, bravo, bravo. Opinions, however, as to the aggregate re like pork steaks. The troupe, it was said b many ficst-rate critics, was the best we had ever had in this city, not even excepting the Gare a company. Oh! oh! But what would good judg. say 1 what would the real critics determine !— for the season as the best troupe—the finest ar- tists—the most interesting divinities, that ever have been in New York, from the first era of the Italian opera to the present day. | But notwithetanding such an indulgent opin- | | ion entertained by many, there were others who | said that such vocalists could not pass muster in | London or Paris, even as third-rate artiste. we have enthusiasm among us, growing as rank as prairie graes; aud numbers there are extr vagant in feeling, energetic,in action,who main- | tain that Grisi aud Jenny Lind have found their match at last in the Astor Theatre of New York; that we are a happy and lucky people in having imported from Italy, unknown to all tie rest of Europe, artists of the first talents, whom none ever dreamt or thought that we could obtain. We think we shall side with this party, and shall regard the troupe as equal to anything in Paris or London. We do so, because it is a delicious and pleasing fancy, and corresponds with the position we have been gradually as- suming in the other departments of human life— in war, in trade, in cotton, in corn, in whiskey, in sausages. We mean to make New York the metropolis of the world, and to compel London '» We expect to see some sunshine in a few months. | to vacate er post. We mean to make Paris take to the upper edges of the clouds of heavenly sen- | sult were varying and contradictory, fat andlean, | | P. 8.—We should feel obliged to you for information | We think that the best way is to consider them | Yet) moetings generally have been thinly attended, have been generally gotten up by assiduous concert and arrange- ment; and in no instanee was the great body of either party in the counties where they were respectively holden in actual atvendance. They were com! of nome well-meaning whigs, some doubtful whigs, and a few locofocos. Of the latter we firmly believe that the greater part will desert, and arrange themselves under the standard of their own party, whenever it is raised, and that their main object in participating in these meetings was to sow dissensions and discord, that their party might profit by them. T riccreacny held in this city on§the 18th of last bepapre at which most of us were it, is a fair speci- men of those meet generally. The county of Fayette, in which Lexington bout 2,600 voters; and yet, at that meeting, ns voted, some of whom were from other counties. A majority, after full discussion, determined to postpone any ‘post: nation until April next; and, notwithstanding this fair decision, the minority, consisting of ninety-seven per- sons, after the retirement of the majority, proceeded to pase resolutions, to adopt an address nominating Gen. rePlecondicouceetand Toi? & args esti ponement, ¢ ass meeting Pithout distinetion of y. ion Another example serve to portray the true charac- ter of these public meetings. In the neighboring county of Bourbon, (where a late one was held,) a paper, as we learn, was previously and industriously circulated to obtain signatures to attend a meeting, and pledged to nominate Gen. Taylor. A call was then made upon the people of the county, without discrimination, to assem- ble at the court house for that purpose; but it being apprehended that if there were a general assembly of the people, the proposed nomination might not be sanction- ed, a ae eall confined the invitation to the friends of meral Taylor exclusively. Accordingly they assembled, and the Hon. Garret Davis addressed the meeting in opposition to any present nomination, and moved @ postponement. But the chairman pro- nounced the motion out of order, and the question was not put. There is reason to believe it would have been carried, if put, notwithstanding ment of many of those in attendance. ‘We do not intend to deny great popularity to General Taylor. His brilliant military victories—a belief in his honor, probity, and patriotism, and s persuasion that he hes not been fairly dealt with by the administration of the general government, have rendered him s favorite. And further, and state our belief that if he should obtain, in @ national vonvention, the whig nomination for the dency, he would obtain the vote of this State. Im that contingency, we should ourselves vote for him—we are his friends. But in the event of that nomination being conferred on Mr. Clay, we are just as sure that hewould ovtain the tuoky remain firm and unshaken in their attachment to him and to his principles, and we believe that no incon- siderable number of the other party are desirous of cast- ing their votes for him. position of this gentleman ~All known as to supersede the necessity of any parti explanation of it, After the unfortunate issue of the last election, he relinquisned all expectations of ever being again a candidate for that office, or of re-entering into public life. He accordingly devoted himself to his pri- ffuire, and to occupations incident to his retire- m He has not, we ure persuaded, the remotest wish | to have his name again used in any doubtful contest. If he believed that @ public declaration from him, that he er consent to the use of his name again as the for president, would promote the interests of | the whig party or the country, ‘which he thinks are ia- | dissolubly united,) he would not hesitate to promulgate | such declaration. But, in the absence of any convio- | tien to that effect, he has deemed it most fitting aud pro- trom all efforts to attract Tan attention to bimsel!, and leaving the current of the popular feeling and opinion to run inits own self-made channel, undisturbed by him, He has therefore announced to the world no | resolution whether he would accept or declive s nom!- | mation for the presidency. We feel perfectly sure that | he would not accept it unless it migh: be tendered t him under such # concurrence of weighty circumstance: (such, for example, us # decided manifestation of the | wishes of s msjority of the nation, and a continuation of would agree that ic was a matter of duty on his part to accept, and that he ought not to deoline it; and we doubt | Rot that he wiil,in due time, signify his determination | to remain iu private life, if he snould be satisfied that such & course is necessary to the success of the great cause which he has #0 long and #0 svalously espoused. ‘We have thought it expedient and right to put you in possession of the facts, views, and opinions which we now communicate. We have considered it best that this | letter should be regarded as confidential, because being | thoroughly convinced of the necessity of the greatest | barmony among all portions of the whig party, we desire | to do nothing to expose that harmony to the least | jeopardy; and although we are fully satfafied of the accu- | racy of all tuat we communicate, a public discussion of | it might lead to unfriendly collisions and injurious con- | sane full bedi te 'e are, respec ur obedient servants, \ ; UPSLIE COMBS, } BENJ. GRATZ, H. 'T. DUNCAN b. WICKLIFEE, B. W. DUDLEY, G, ROBERTSON.* | oF opinions you may feel disposed to communicat: to ue, or apy one of us, in reference to the subject of thisletter | © These signatures are written in their own hande—the cir- | cularis printed, Troors ror tae Anuy tN Mexico.—Major Rains, the acting superintendent of the recruit- ing service, in the absence of Colonel Crane, | shipped yesterday, the 22d inst, from Rert Co- lumbus, on board the transport ship Hannah and 209 recruits for the army in Mexico, to wit: One hundred recruits for the 6th infantry. One hundred New York volunteers, for Col lory. The officers are as follows :— Capt. R. C, Gatlin, 7th infantry, commanding the de { tachment. ; Lieutenant E. Bradford, 4th artillery, Lisutenant Joseph H, Potter, 7th infantry. | Lieutenant Samuel V. Niles, 16th infantry. : Lieutenant H. Gains, and Lieutenant R M. Floyd, N. Y. volunteers; and | Assistant Surgeon John 8. Batteo, } | Nava | ham, wi days September, in company with her. 4 recent elopement of » young lady of the “ upper ten, owes much to the ropemaker. jace here, both in war and commerce—in| Great anxiety is beginning to be felt for its con- —the house brilliant—the diamonds brilliant— the eyes brilliant—all but the everlasting chan- delier. Everything went off with the greatest éclat, and in the present movement, in the midst | of doubt and difficuly among the crities, we are determined to believe that Grisi and Jenny Lind! The second conquest of Mexico, performed in are not such extraordinary singers after ali ; that Tamborini, Rubini, and even the great La- blache—great in fat and circumference truly— We) vote of this State. The great body of the whigsin Ken- | per in him to remain silent and inactive, abstaining | his present excelient health,) as that all candid men | Burnett's | regiment, and nine reoruits for company L, 4th artil- | —The U.S. ship Ohio, Capt. String- at Rio Janeiro on the 4th October.— | | Capt. Doane, of the Trio, who arrived here a few | ince, stated that he sailed on the 7th | Seme excitement, in high circles, has been caused by | present, that the memori: | with an individual of the lower country. He had been | forbidden the house, but love laughs at locksmiths, and | ‘The young lady escaped | tezumas. Whata topic for a message! What materiel to give in a document to the world, that“will create a sensation in Europe, without a precedent within the last three centuries. All Europe will be waiting Mr. Polk’s message. less than eighteen months, by less than twenty thousand brave men, against sixty or eighty thou- sand Mexicans, regularly drilled for years! Such a message will be published throughout the civilized world, and read by all. & The President ought to take great care, and make it a splendid document. We also ought to know how much this second conquest of Mex- ico has cost, for there is great difference of opinion on this point. The government say it has cost forty millions of dollars—others say it has cost nearer one hundred millions. What is the price of the second conquest of Mexico, in dollars and cents 3, Let us know it, by all means. We know the price of cotton—the price of {!our —the price of iron—the price of potatoes—what’s the price of glory ? Arvains in Texwessee.—Governor Brown, of Ten” nesses, presented his annual message to the Logis: } ysture on the 6th inst, It 1s proposed by the exec- utive of the State, to remedy the defects im the present mode of levying taxes, so that every article subject to taxation shall be valued at its cost value in the market at the time of assessment. It is re commended that all the stocks owned by the State" which ean be sold without ssorifice, should be s0 dispos’ ed of,at least, to an extent, that’ will meet present want of funds. The Governor thinks that “the means on hand, and to scorue within the fiscal year, will be sufficient to meet the ordinary expenses, including ap- propriations for the capitol, and aise the defioitin the contingent fund.” And says to the ture :— “I need not impress upon you the duty of promptly providing for all the publio en; ents, and of main- taining, inviolate, ablic faith.” ‘The speedy completion of the State capitol is urged, in or that the allowances for Bel, of architects, and other salaried officers about the building, may be saved On the subject of education, the message discourses earnestly and at length; laments want of attention paid to the subjeet of common schools, and refers to the bene- ficial effects observable in the working of our State’s common school system He remarks upon this impor- tant and prominent topie of the message, and concluded by suggest © the Propriety of granting & charter of incorporation to a society to be called, ‘The Washington Education Society of fennessee,’ the object of which wilt be to aid in the promotion of learning, by funds to aised by private contribution. Such an association,” says the message, “endowed with the ordinary powers, would constitute a potent auxiliary to other means ” Internal improvements, to the extent of tho State's ded, and particular works speoi- tention of the Li nooga railroad companies; the removal of obstructions from the French, Broad, and Holston and Tennessee rivers, and the construction of turnpikes or charcoal roads in the Western part of the State “Education and internal improvement,” says Gov. B.,"I regard,in a finan- cial view, as the ways and means, aside from the para- mount general benefits to be derived.” In relation to military affairs, but little is said; the late calls upon the State for volunteers have been re- sponded to, and the requisition is nearly filled. Of the war the following language is held :— “This war is anstionel bland great calamity, the full effects of which, upon the peace and happiness of the country, no human sagacity ean foresee. It is coming un absorbent of a nation’s blood and treasure: = conker to a nation’s repose. | . “ But while I hi no conourrence with those whose policy I conceive led to and precipitated the country in ‘his war, I feel as little concutrence end sympathy with who are oppeeed to the prosecution of the war Phat I believe to bo a false position, in any and overy view of the national rights and national dignity and authority. The time for establiching a line of ee. it is argued, has past, und there is now no alternative but to ‘conquer peace.’ To which end “let the nation’s power be summoned to a mighty effort, and let it break upon that devoted crea pe pho a gen in one un- Je ceasing note of thunder! 6 public right arm be made bare, and the sword remain unsheathed until peace is extorted.”” ‘There have been twenty-nine ballotings for a Senator, i in this ioiva, aud tha: these steampebipe will ue to ply Wlwdan he two odtinsciee ea rg relation with each other than they have heretofore ever maintained. money ‘Theatrical and Musical, Pare Tueatn Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather lost evening, tho Park Theatre was crowded, and a mors delighted audience seldom filled the house than on this occasion, During'the first pivoe> “The Nervous Man and The Man of Nerve,” the vast assemblage was kept in a constant roar of laughter the whole time. What with the Hibernian wit of Collins, and the comicalities of Placide, it was hard to tell where to breakjoff to advantage, and so, asif by common consent the laugh was kept up during the whole play. In the seoond piece,“ Teddy the Tyler,” matters took much the same turn; Mr. Collins’ first song, “The low backed Car,”’ was encored and handsomely received on its being repeated, but when he came to “Widow Macree,’’ he was oalled back once and again, third, ani even a fourth time, and as if the song improved in the singing, the last repetition was, if possible, better received than the first. ‘The afterpiece was “Grandfather Whitehéad,” in which Mr. Plaoide sustained the prinoipal character. The ef- fect of this beautiful Play wae quite as apparent as that roduced bythe comedies, though of a different kind. it was well sustained in all the characters. At the end of the first piece both Mr. Collins aod Mr. Placide were called out; at the close of the second Mr. Collins, and the last Mr. Placide. To-night the “ Nervous Man” isto be again performed, with the same cast as last evening; then the comeditta of “How to pay the Rent,” in which Mr. Collins, as Morgan Rattler, will sing ‘two excellent songs. The drama of “ Napoleon’s Old Guard” will then be given, and, finally, the favorite Irish comedy of “Teddy the Tyler,” in which Mr. Col- lins will age ing those two favorite song-, ‘The Low Backed C: nd “The Widow Macree” Four such pieces in ene night. Friends, had you not better make aeny application at the box office?’ We merely suggest it. ‘ Bowsry Tuxatax.—Last night having beenfized for the first representation of the tragedy of “Douglas,” at tho Bowery theatre, we went there for the purpose of witnessing it, and were prepared te se: ry seat in the house occupied. The house was indeed filled, and 1; was with some difficulty that we could procure even & Place to stand, with an occasional view of the stage’ ‘The costumes and properties are entirely new. Mra Shaw personated Lady Randolph, and did so admirably To be surepit was evident that the character was new to her; but when all the circumstances are taken into con- sideration, her acting is entitled to every commendation. When she will have appeared in it two or three times, we shall expect to see her as perfect in that character as she is in that of Ion, Mrs. Haller, &o.; Mr. Clarke and Mr. Mar-hall understaud thoroughly the characters which they appeared in, Young Norval and Glenalvon. Both of these gentlemen sre very excellent performers, the latter especially. Their reading, elocution, and ao- tion, are very good; aud when they shall have attained a few years more experience, they will rank very hi¢h in their profession, it they do not do so ulread: ‘hey ap- peared to great advantage last evening ‘The munnor in which this tragedy is put upon the sta; flects great credit onthe manazement aod ul) soncerned; aud we expect to see the house as well filled as it was last night, as often as it is repeat ‘The bill which was performed last night, will be repeated this evening. CuatHaM Tueatae.—The new spectacle entitled “ Magna Charta, or the Birthright of Freedom,” illus- trating one of the most important events in the history of England, was produced at the Chatham Theatre last evening for the first time. The incidents connected with the signing o/ this charter are so familiar to our roaders, that it is unnecessary for us to refer to them— suffice to say,that the piece is very well put on the stage, and we have no doubt that it will prove a card for the manager, and repay him sll the expense he has been put to about it. It is ingeniously worked up, so as to allow of much interesting side play, while the main facts are relieved of all duliness. It is an excellent piece, and will be repeated this evening, with the admired piecw the “ Adopted Child.” Ciacus—Boweny AmpuitHxatre. —The excitement ‘at this house still keeps up, insomueh that if Mr. Tryon gces much farther, he will have his very horses runaing away with the applause which is nightly given; though, as things go now, all his company run awey with each one « fair share of admiration at their elegant feats Kemp, the clown, is irresistibly funny in the ring, and his observations on meu @nd manners are very amusing. He and Williams are a pair of curiosities. end no election—sevtional feelings still preventing the concentration of the whig vote, while the democrats, having no candidate in the field, continue to distribute their vote among some fifteen or twenty persons. On the 24th ballot the vote stood as follows :—For Williams, West Tennessee, 93; for ‘Topp, West Tennessee, 2; for Netherland, East Tennessee, 25; for Reese, East Tennes- seo, 3; soattering, (dem.) 36. Jobn Bell, of Middle Ten- which has siready a Senator in the person of Mr. ‘Turney, was then put in nomination, and three more ballots took place with the following result :— et. 2d. 3d. 26 a7 6 4 3 1 8 3 2 25 27 28 | | an 38 97 36 It is doubtful whether any choice will be effected. Meeting of French Ciuzend in regard tothe French Steamships. Pursuant to notice, the French residents of this city held a meoting yesterday forenoon, at Delmonico’s Ho- tel, for the purpose of taking into consideration the mie- | management of the French Ocean Steamsbips, and to | adopt such resolutions as might seem to them expedient in the premises. At the hour of convening there were found to be present about eighty French resident4, con- sisting of importers, bankers &o., &c. The meeting was ealled to order at half past 12, and the chair was taken by M. Bérard. M. Galy was appointed secre |.paM. Dacneau rose and stated the objects for which ‘the meeting was called. He alluded to the situation of the enterprise, from the time it was commenced until | the present, and the numerons compleints on the part | of passengers and shippers, and said the French resi- dents here ewe it to themselves and their native coun- try to lay the subject before both the company who have charge of these vessels, and the French Government. | He invited all prevent to give their views on the sub- | ject, and propose means to carry out the intention of | the meeting. ‘A Frenchman, who arrived here in the seoond cabin of the Pailadelphie on her last then rose and de- scribed the manner in which he his fellow passen- | gers had been treated. He did it, he said, not for the | purpose of making complaint, but with the view of giv- | ing the meeting 01 nowle e in which | theaffairs of tho compan; | short of water—the food was bad | there were no waiters—every one had to attend himeeif, | and the mode in which meals were red up was @x- tremely uncomfortable Captain Paces, of the French steamer ‘New York,’? now in this port, waa the next speaker. He refuted = of what the previous speaker hed stated, and said that, as regards the arrangements of the company, great oom- | fort could not be ex; |. a8 the enterprise was only in | its inotpiency, and everything in relation to the manage- , ment of it was made in & temporary manner. He could | sasure the meeting that permanent arrangements would | goon be introduced by which passengers and others would reeeive all necessary com! and enjoyment.— Captain Ferrand, whore place he had taken for this voyage, on account of his sickness, had already eat or sented these things to the company. ‘A great deal of the discomfort represented by the second cabin passen- | gers, renulted from the dirt and filth made by them- | Rives; but he, Captain Ferrand, admitted that the food was not very good. It was, however, the same in quality | as what was given to the crew. For himself, Captain Pasini said he had no doubt that mest- | img, comprising as it did such « respectable assemblage of Frenchmen, would have a good effvet. There were, in his opinion, many chap; in the management of these steamers necessary. The delay in the arrival of thes vessels, and the damage caused to the freight, had been much ex ted, and that after all, when it ja taken into consideration that this is ® first experinfent. the trips have not been so The pantomime of “Harlequin’s Frolics” continues nightly to amuse the folks—it is decidedly a jovial affair. ‘There are great preparations making at this house for Thankagiving Day. Cunisty’s Minsraecs.—This band must bave e jovial time of it, going from one end of the country tothe other gathering fame and dollars wherever they stay ; in facts their favorite song of “Happy are we, darkies so gay,” has a great deal of truthin it. Bones and his pragmatic ostentation of quiet appreciation of applaure, is inimi- tably amusing; the triangle, bayjos, and other “ gemble- men of color,” sre all wags in their way. It is needless for us to recommend a visit to Mechanics’ Hall; the pub- lic have pronounced their verdict long ago, and unani- mously find them “ boss” singers. Saute Harmonists.—The beautiful saloon of the Alhambra is nightly crowded with highly respectable audiences, who resort there to hear these queer geniuses, whose skill, both as musicians and vocalists. is now #0 well known among us. Brigzs, Plumer, Roark, and the others, are yery fine, aad as long as the whole band con” tinue to give their music in such thorough style. they may be sure of retaining their hold on the public, Those who have not visited them yet, will do well to do #0 at once—they will certainly pass a pleasant evening, aod in the intervals of it Niblo can furnish them some of his famous combinations in the way of refreshme Granp Concert.—Mr. Richard Hoffman, the pianist, pupil of Leopold de Meyer, will give a concert of vocal ‘and justrumental music, at the Tabernacle,on Thursday evening next, This gentlemau’s ability, as a finished artist, was well tested at the late conce:t of Mr. Joseph Burke, where he performed several solos with such a dexterity of finger, softness of touch, and elegance of execution and style, as to receive the unanimous ap- plause of the audience. He will be assieted by Mrs. East- cott, Messrs. Jos Burke, H C. Timm, Scharfenberg and 8. L. Leach. The programme is very attractive ; and we promise those who may patrouise his concert, that they will be amply repaid by s splendid vocal and instru- mental entertainment. Miss Bramson’s Concent, at the Tabernacle, to-mor- row evening, we expect will be quite a feature in the doings of the week. But young in years, she is old in musie, as many of the beauteous daughters of our best families van testify, for Miss B. has taught quite a num- ber of them all they know on the plane. We have no bt that when their youthful instruotress in phe! aerolertind es ‘will be ull ready to go and hear [oy ‘and not only that, but induce their iriends to go.’ Apart from that, the manner in which Miss B plays, and the display of youthful talent, bh as Miss Northali, the Derw , will her concert abighly attractive one for the public at ‘Tue Haveen Famity give another of their pleasing concerts this evening, at the Tabernacle. They have met much success thus far. Mopet Artists.—Dr. Collyer isa shrewd person, and when he brought ont the model artists, he knew he had a ure card; but it has turned out surer than he expect- for here he is sfill, with crowded houses night after night. Every lover of the beautiful ought to visit the model artists, They are replete with grace and ele- gance. ‘The ship Peseatore arrived jarday from Havre. with Mr. th er of she Orleans theatre, and the following mem! of his company ; M. Duffeyte, let M. aubiy. Qd do; M. Estor, bass ;|M me, Pougsol, 24 prima donna ; Mme riee able open en Les Mme Lecour, and Mile, Mai | bad. He had no doubt that with some alteration in the | furnaces and in the rigging, together with some internal arrangements which were considered “pores these steamers which were formerly men of wer, il be as comfortable and make as good aa any otber vessels of a similar kind. He hed compared the working of the machinery and engine with that of other ships, and he would any steamships to work better. 'M. Davies, one of our most respectable and learned | French residents of New York, responded to what was aid by Captain Paceni. oad all, be said, the Nay government was not ro mu blame as people genera! td these steam. Thornton, bound for Vera Cruz, seven officers | ly supposed. The government surrendered | ere in the condition of men of war—neither was the company #0 much to blame. as they were certainly in- eed im matters of the kind. thought the er] best method to be adopted was, to draw up # memorial, representing the which the company would desire to be transmitted to government, to inolude in such | memorial such suggestions as may be considered neces- | wary of the manner in which the affairs of other steam- | ship companies are conducted. M, Cuances Bounarve rose to enquire of what use it would be to address the French government on the sub- ject. It placed these steamers in the hands of this com- pany, and gave up all ownership and control over them for the time being, and the memorial should be direoted to the company, as the French residents here knew no- thing of any person else in connection with these vessels He spoke at some length on this subjest, and drew forth much laughter from the quaintness of his style, and the peoullarivy of his manner . M. Daoxeau Lp oe to the last speaker, end assured the meeting that the government hed a real connection with the steamships, but we could not gather from his remarks to what extent, or in what way it was connevt- | ed with them. It was the: resolved by a majority of the meeting al be addressed to the company, ‘and not to the government. Such memorial to be by @ committee which was named, which is oi the following named gentlemen :— ’ Barbier, Gaillardet, Becket, Caylus drawa w| comp Measers. Le from the second story window by 4 bed cord, sought out | Benkart, Malésieux, the sighing swain, and—sloped.—Cincinnati Commer- cial, 17th inet, a Joly. M. Dagneau was requested to give the committee such | seems in regard to the management of these Pp with La Dame Blanche,” and intro duoe to us M. Montaubry and Mme Pougsol M. Du. breuil and Mme. Fleury Joly are daily jooked for from New York.—New Orirans Picayune, 14th inet. Clty Lntellige 4 Tue Wratmen.—it began to rain last evening about Tharsday 6 o'clock. y looked gloomy and threateniny throughout, We had scarcely @ gleam of sunshine dur- ing the dey. Tux lows Inpiaxs. —Quite an excitement was raised yeste in Broad: in consequence of ® company of the above tribe ng taken # drive through this vicinity, aocompanied by an exorllent band. They are ‘at present giving exhibitions at the Museum, in Broad. way, and have all the appesrance of @ superior caste of their tribe. ‘The ‘chiefs, warriors and squaws are re- markably well lookiug Morven —We le der was committed in Weotchester, day before y y, under the following some difficulty bad pre- A man named who bad ing to Me 1t appear between the parties and @ carpet weaver, of an Irishman named Thomas Brady.with whom he had gome previous querrel; upon which Brady came up pulled Curtis off bis eat, knocked him down, stamped upon and killed him on the spot. Constable Pugaley ar- reated Brady,and conveyed him to White Piaios jail New York Bisie Socirty—Tho twenty fourth ertary meeting of this Kovlety took place inst ing at the Tabernacle, The Rev. Mr. Bid dell, when the meeting was called to order, read 2nd chapter of Timothy, after which the opening prayer ai e was delivered by the Rey Mr Thompson. The anpisl report ead by the Treasurer, Mr. G. AL Wil liams, showing the total reoeipts of the nga’ Med amount to $28725 37—and the expenditures to} amounted to about a similar sum. George N- ~~ resident of the Board of Managers, read the fy ag that body, showing the operations of the society tn t ~ oy, Broo, tee Bperation of te tree gave a det statement of the ty in the various wards of the olty, and the number o¢ 3 was Wain suppor ‘of tke Sibie; aiter which « the apna ing Panay =e excellent choir were in at- tendance. wiio saug and performed several bymnsin the course, of the evening. ‘The meeting separated about Mn. 8 C. Rew’s Leotune ar tae Society Linaa- ” ny, Broapway.—By @ reference to our ing 00- lumns, it will oe seen thatithe above paca de. liver his interesting lecture on Texan heroism sad exploits, this evening, at the Soolety Library, Broadway. it ia by publie requisition and particular request that he’has been induced again to present himsel New York Sathenes, we are hg tend be an assemblage as the subject talents deserve. {var Sporting Intelligence. Memenis, (Tenn.) Noy. 10, 1847. Emror or New Yoru Heaarp:— Through the columns of your journal, | am advised of all the racing that takes place in the North; and be lieving that the spor ing men in the regions you inhabit would be pleased with a record of our doings, | there’ fore give you an acconnt of the racing at this place which commenced on the 8th inst. ‘The first day’s sport was mile heats, with the follow- ing entries :—Elize Gladden, Mary Waller, and four others. The contest was between the t eg oe ge Gladden won the first h in 1:57, and Mary Waller bay? Abhay Eos gallant style, in 1 1:69, 1 ne con 8 a8 — the lion Lore racing w very six in—with joss named ch. f. Miss Flounoe, 5 years old, by Leviathan, dam by Imported Fioudes.. 6219 R, Tenbroeck named gf Sally Ward.4 y: 1d, by John R. Grimos. dam Lisbon Maid......38 3 dr Mr. Fanning named Gaudalette, 6 years old, by Jee dam by Lareiien eee eee cree dh mumed oh, f. Emily 8 4 ihc ete ana a ya ner, dam by Levisthen, sree ey John Kennedy nam old, by Glencoe, dam meee tt heat, 4:4—2a, 3:56 1@ above race was one of the dest that taken place in “these diggins ; although the track was very heavy, the time will bear recording. The Wagners were the favorites previous to the start,against the fluid The winner fs a beautiful bright chestout filly. She had ® most formidable opponent in Mise Flounee; and it was the univeres! opinion of all pre that the latter would have won the race bad not a sl he ent a her in fi Hi ist on mel phy era ret heat; her saddle having ‘oda ing was for a sweepstal two mile heats, for which two fist nn Mr. Elliott's Sarah Blad Mr Moore's g. 0. arte Petia gn Timo—Ist heat, 3:55—2d heat, 4:02. 1am going to New Orleans to attend th come off vow and [will send you the Fomor day’s sport. It is supposed that thero will be drawn te at New Orleuns, the coming meeting, the very beat nag zi. Americs. unin of Peytona, Orator, Re, el iT, al by piel sy tle it ited gee orld Natcuitocugs Races,—Owing to the sitti of : Court and the prevalence of the fever, the Natehitoctes races were Lot as largely attended as usual Tho sport, however. was very floe, und the meeting proved » very juteresting one. Thore were only three races of whiek the following ig a summary : ‘ee day, Oct. 27—Proprietor’s Purse $100—mile A, Lecompte & Co's b. f. Estell by Mane Sy OL EA ee rnal & Wells’ g. 0. by imp, Glencoe, out of Fi DEO BF. Oo eee eee eee etree oe 18S jecond day, Oct. 28—Proprietor’s Purse $200—two 2 . heats. ee Lecompte 0s ch 0. Gallatin, by Wi dam by imp Leviathan, 3y-0..- rai Carnal & Welle’ ch m. Miskwi dam by Linnett, 6 y. 0 : ‘Third day, Oot 80—Cit' Pure A. Lecompie & Co , enterad ch h Boston, Jr. Carnal & Wells, entered ch m. Miskwa.... Hanuxm Parx Covrsx—This day.—Trotting. adveriisement for particulars. gf stad before a ted by such for, and his 11 ag ‘ be Oommon Council, joampy or ALpgnmsen, Monday evening, Nov. 23— Morris Franklin, £4q , President, in the chair Rotunda—Petition of ——--, the original builder and coreneee ch 4 Rotunda, Ld be allowed a suitable con- sideration e same, or have the pro} bin Retarred. » e property restored to ‘erry to Governor's Istand—Petition of John Mo- Vicker, and others, for permission to stop with the ferry boats running to the Atlantic dock at Governor's Is- land, during the winter season, at such hours as the government boats now run. Referred. State, present scssion of edand placed on file. criprurat Statuary—Invitation of Mrs Pelby to her exhibition of Scriptural Statuary. Accepted. ee Firemen’s Bull—Lovitation tp at tron by the Richard M Johnson Fire Company, at the Apollo Saloon, on the evening of the 27:h instant. Ac- cepted. Further Appropriation—Comuunication from the comptroller, and resolution adopted by the Board of Aeaistant Aldermen, in favor of making a further appro- priation of $15,000, on, account of cleaning streets. Adopted. Imprisonment of Witnes: A communication was received from the mayor, enclosing a presentment from the grand jury, relative to the confinement of witnesses and convicts indiscriminately together; and the scanty meals provided them. Ald. Croxivs, in offering a resolution in rizing the Committee on Public Buildin, to cause certain portions of the Halls of Justice t suitably fitted ar for the acoommodation of persot may be ined as witnesses, also for juvenile delin- quents, at an expense not exceeding $500, took occasion to state, that the grand jury, in their presentment, bas grossly misrepresented the character of the meals fur- nished witnesses and prisoners; that the only informa- tion the grand jury obtained on the subject had be given by himself; thet a portion of the grand juroi only visited the city prison, and after partaking of so of the food in question, expressed their entire satis‘ac- tion with ite quality. ‘The resolution offered by Alder- man Crolius was pted. Board of Education.—A communication from the Board of Education, asking to be defended by the eoun- sel to the Corporation, in a suit commenced against the Board by James T. Brady, Esq ; also, a communication trom the same, asking to have certain moneys placed to the credit of the Board. Adopted Hook and Ladder Co. No. 4,—| curing @ new truck or carriage for No 4. Adopted. Expulsion of Firemen.—Report in favor of expelling de ae certain firemen for alleged misconduct. Adopted ‘More Gas.—Raport in favor of lighting Varick, Chris- da portion of Eleventh street with axe Adopted. Gis Burners,—Report relative to character of gas pbarners used in market houses and police atativns, stat- ing that they cause a great waste of gas, and recommend- ing a change to be made for # more economical 4escrip- tion of bur ‘Adopted. ‘arty treet —Report in favor of regulating 41st street, between Broadway and 6th avenue. Adopted, Evacustion Day. Resolution in favor of directing the Commissary General to furnish the Veteran Corps of ‘Artillery, Capt Rayner, with the usual supyly of am- munition for firiag @ salute on the 25th instant, in com- memoration of the evacuation of the city by the British. Sewernge.--A levgthy report was presenied on the subject of general sewerage, and recommending taa: the preparation of an ordinance for their manageme be deferred uaotll the commissioners recently ap) to investigate the matter shall have presented port. Ordered to be printed. Sewer in 28th strect.—Report in favor of building a sewer im 28th street, between Lexington and Third avenues Adopted. Fourth Avenue vs Bowery—Repert in favor of chang- ing the name of that portion jof the Bowery north of the junction with the Third avenue, the Fourth avenue, After considerable discussion on the subject, the report was finally adopted. Physicions for the Station Houses.—Resolution in fvvor of authorizing the committee on police, prisons, to arrange with physicians to attend the al the various police stations in the city, instead of em- ploying pbyticiaus promiseucusly. Adopted After concurring in suodry paper wived from ths Board of Assistant Aldermen, the Board adjourned. port in favor of pro- (ook and I adder Co. th . ke inted, re Boanp or Assistant Atvexmen—Sreciat Mgetine, —The President, Neil Gray, in the chair, (pro t-m.)— The matnutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- proved, R ports of Committees.—Of the Finance Commitee, making en uppropriation of $15,000 for cleaning strests. Adopted. Of thy Committee on Wharves, Plers, &0., conourring in # resolution of the other board, on the prayer of Win, Smart, agent for the esiate of Sami. Sandford Adopted. OF the same, favorable to granting the end of pier No. 36, North river, foot of North Moore street,to Lyman Cundee, for the purpose of ereoting a crane, ko, for the nolating of steainboat boilers, seven years, from May Let, 1948. Adopted. A report of the Committee on Streets was accepted, and thy ecoompanying ordinanos adopted, tbat Messrs, Downing and Howes 60 permit! to ovnstruct a mag. netic telegraph for the purpose of fire alarms and other uses, through the city, to terainateat tho Exchaoge Of the sane. in favor of removing ali bridges, in vets, for the purpose of backing carts upon the Adopted. - Committee on Roads and Canals, in favor of ing ® sewer in Broadway, between 17th and 18b streets. Acoepted in concurrence Of tus same, iu favor of building a eewer in Broadway between Dey and Courtinadt strevts, Adopted in eon- currence. Of the same, concurring with the other Board in a resolution for building & sewer fu 24th street, from the 2d avenue to the North River Acowmavication was received from the celution to the necessity of lighting the sir eflectually, and statipg Woat very often burglaries committed, owing to ihe Ingufiteicency of light, closing with ti Lighted, pa eral iuvitations to atcend balls, view stat were received and accepted. ‘A rerolation was adopted, that the chief engineer Le authorized to contract for the construction of 2000 fet of hose. A motion was then made to take up the unGnished business of the last meeting Carried. ‘The report of the Committee on Ketrenchment and Reform was resumed, Md the question being on tho i 4