The New York Herald Newspaper, November 24, 1847, Page 2

New York, Wednesday, November 24,1847, ‘To @orrespondents, No notice can be taken of anonymous communications Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer ; not necessarily for publication, but as a guaranty of his good faith. We cannot undertake to return rejected communications Our Canadian Subscribers, According to the recent arrangements of our Post Oftice Department, no mail matter, of any kind, directed to the Canadian Colonies, can pass through the Ameri- can Post Offices, without being pre-paid to the lines. In consequence of this, we are obliged to post-pay the Herald to our subscribers in the provinces, and are there- fore obliged to deduct the same from the amount paid to us, which will shorten the term of their subscription in & proportionate degree. When their subscriptions ex- pire, we recommend our friends in Canada to renew them for six months only, and remit, in addition to the price of the paper, one dollar and eighty-three cents, for postage, on the daily Herald, and twenty-six cents ou our Weekly Herald. We have no deubt that before six months, the governments of the two countries will agree upon terms which will obviate such pre-peyment thereafter, and place matters on the same footing as they have hitherto been. In caso such arrangement shall be made previous to the expiration of these six months subscriptions, we shall credit the amount of postage remaining in our hands, and lengthen the time of subscription accora- ingly. Bt ba ar stickies ‘The Herad for Europe. The Herald for Europe, for the French steamship New York, which vessel will leave here at two o'clock this afternoon, will be ready at 12 o'clock, pre- cisely, and will contain a summary of all important nows that has transpired since the sailing of the previ- ous steamship, including Mr. Clay’s speech, in full, on *‘ the Mexican war; the latest intelligence from the city of Mexico; a continuation of the official despatches from the army; commercial and market news; a digest of miscellaneous and political intelligence, anda sum- mary‘of American news, in French, for the use of such as do not speak or read the English language. It will likewise contain four splendid engravings, repre- senting the town of Marin, the town of Tampico, both in Mexico; a view of the Smithsonian Institute at Washington, and a view of the Park Fountain as it is tobe, Price, 6 cents. Official ir. Clay’s Speech, At length we are enabled, as we do this morn- ing, to give the recent speech of Mr. Clay in its perfect shape, as it came from his own lips, and from under his ownrevision. For this we are andebted to the North American newspaper, of Philadelphia, and we return thanks for its kind- ness in enabling us to give this document to the world. The first thing which strikes us in reading this speech, is the remarkable accuracy of our telegraphic report, which we received ten days ago in this city, at 7 o’clock on the Sunday morn- ing after the speech was delivered at Lexington, being above a thousand miles distance, in ten hours. The view given in the condensed report furnished by that sketch, correspondsexactly with the speech, as now published by Mr. Clay, ex- cept with one single exception or discrepancy, and that is, in reference to the bay of San Fran- cisco. Mr. Clay is willing, in withdrawing our armies from Mexico on this side of the Rio Grande, and in abandoning our conquests in that country, to purchase the bay of St. Francisco, as the only trophy and the only indemnity which, as agreatand generous people, we ought to exact from Mexico, in her present humbled con- dition. In all other leading points the speech as reported by the telegraph, was perfectly accurate, and identical with what we now publish. This offieial’speech is a most astonishing pro- duction—certainly on the side of peace, against the possession or annexation of Mexico, and in favor of preserving the Union in its present New Orgenization of Christendom—The United States and Ruses. The war with Mexico, and its probable termi- nation by the annexation of that country, will place the United States in a new and important position towards the rest of the Christian world. Weare entering on a new and important era, in point of influence and power, among civilized Nations. The improvements in steam, électri- city, the press, and the art of war, during the last thirty years, have created a revolution, the results of which will not be realized at this day, but may be seen by the next generation. By steam navigation and electricity, the whole of the North American continent becomes part of the great system of civilization in Europe. The United States, at this day, is as contiguous to London and Paris as either of those cities was to St. Petersburgh or Moscow thirty yearsago, or during the campaigns of Napoleon. All Chris- tian Europe, with Russia on the East and the United States on the West, comprise the great family of civilization. They contain thirty or forty independent States, with different popula- tions, amounting to 250,000,000, varying castes and peculiar races, but connected together by the great tie of Christianity, and under the influence of certain great principles, which gradually change governments, institutions, and the very forms of society. From a recent German publication, we have compiled the following table, imperfect as it is, which may indicate the relative strength and weakness of the different powers of Europe:— Excirsuents—Tueatrica., Soctat anp Musi- caL.—New York is a new and large edition of ancient Athens. We are an excitable people in cotton, or corn, or music, or pork, or theatres, or religion, or politics, or potatoes. We deve- lope the same extraordinary characteristics as that ancient excitable and animated people, but on a larger scale. For some days past the fashionable world has been upon the edge of immortality, in conse- quence of the recent opening of the new opera house. The inauguration has taken place, and the excitement produced in the first classes of society has produced a general commotion all round. On Monday evening the Astor Opera House was not alone crammed with beauty and fashion; almost every theatre felt the effects of the citement which that event brought forth. Park, the Bowery, and all the other minor, houses, more or less, were crammed with the excitable population of this city. Music oF farce, tragedy or comedy, opera or humbug, seemed all to be equally affected with one general movement, originating in the upper class of society, and coming to a head in Astor Place. The opening of the Astor Opera House is un- doubtedly an event in fashionable annals. It is, as we have already remarked, the first authentic organization of the higher classes, congregated under a splendid dome, in a respectable quarter of the city. For twenty years, efforts have been made to naturalize the Italian Operain this city; but hitherto without success, except by fits and ; starts, The probability is that now, at last, we shall be enabled to record a victory. Atthe present moment, the Park Theatre is filled by an equally general excitement, principally to see a representative of -drollery-equal to the lament- ed Powers. But we would not be surprised to see the Italian Opera and the ballet united Debt. Interest. Revenue. $485,000 000 060 73 000. $43,175,453 2,995,743 -23:183,733 K $174,157.053 §.543. 992 21,020,817 194. 565 095,77 2,550,00 80,017,20 E $24,559,000 _ — ve 4,198,726 - — —- 252,465,896 Germanic Gonfede'n 40 232,805 - - — Gt, Britain.26,708,163 £794,199.645 29,371,900 98,760,240 reece... ‘637700 _ - ~- $9,168,006 - 27,192.20 068,266 3,297,044 38,066 948 398,618 - §.604,677 $26,970,000 - 14,691,000 To this we must add the United States, em- bracing Mexico, which will either be entirely annexed or become an appendix of our system of government. With such annexation, and the prospect of similar changes in Canada, Cuba and the West Indies, we may estimate a popu- lation of forty millions, with a richness of soil and acharacter among the people, beyond those of any other nation forming a part of the civil- ized world. The recent military events’ in Mexico will carry the conviction of these broad facts, and probable speculations, to the mind of every statesman in Europe. Looking, therefore, from the confines’of Russia on the East,to the limits of the United States on the West, we are presented with anew map of the civilized world, actuated by novel principles and operated upon by extraordinary impulses, that will produce a future the like of which the past has not seen or imagined. What is the prospect 2 What is the organisa- tion of these different nations? To what results do they tend? The empire of Russia embraces over fifty millions of people—under the govern- ment of one man, regulated by one policy—ac- tuated by one impulse. The Emperor of that great country isa remarkable statesman, and he has assembled about him as agents, at home and abroad, men imbued with the same sentiments of progress. He possesses a country almost equally as rich, in agricultural and mineral wealth, as the United States and Mexico. In the south of Russia, the cotton plant can be pro- duced in any quantity. On the plains of central Russia, breadstuffs are raised by which part of western Europe is fed. The mines of Siberia are beginning to supply Europe With the pre- cious metals, and are commencing to regulate the markets and commerce of that part of the world. With all these elements of power and wealth, that country has its peculiar principles of policy—its unique political institutions—tend- ing to results different from those of central Eu- rope, and altogether opposed to the influence or views of the United States. On this side of the picture what do we behold? The United States, a homogeneous people of twenty-five millions, adding power after power and country after country to its limits—possess- limits. We consider it, beyond a doubt, as the mst powerful, the most eloquent, the most pointed, the most energetic speech which ever proceeded from the lips of Mr. Clay. Its effect upon the whigs mustbe great and overwhelming; and though the first report of this speech pro- duced great astonishment in this community, and great differences of opinion among whigs, yet the interval of ten days seems to have soft- ened down these diffiulties, and to have pre- pared the way for a combined and uni- versal effort of {the whigs in support of Mr. Clay, and to make him their candidate for the Presidency, on the principles which he has now enunciated. The friends of Taylor and Scott among the whig ranks, have been for some time, rather vociferous; but it seems they are now quieted, charmed and overborne by the pagsion- ate enthusiasm of Mr. Clay’s friend Whether the first excitement produced by this eloquent speech fwill subside and enable them to re. cover their ground, time will tell. Mr. Clay’s doctrines are, undoubtedly, well put for- ward. The picture which he draws of the lamentable consequences which might per- chance fall upon this Union from the annexa- tion of Mexico, will make a powerful impres- sion. Wehave thought otherwise, and we yet clingto our first opinion, being “more disposed to look forward to the benefits accruing from the conquest of Mexico, as the great event of the day, than to calculate upon future evils, or to harbor the thought of danger to the progress of society. At all events, the great question, the mighty issue of annexation or renunciation, is now before the people of this country, and will be discussed, in all ite aspects, upto the next Pre- sidential election. Sreamsuip Norruerner.—The very thick wea- ther which prevailed during yesterday and Mon- day, detained the steamer Northernor some few hours. She came in in good time, notwith- standing. We acknowledge the favors, from the officers, of the Charleston Courier, Mercury, News, and Patriot Tue Frence Steamsuir.—We are requested by M. Dagneau to state that M. M. Heroult et de Handel have no desire or intention to give up their contract with the French Government. Tus Wasutneron, which left on Thursday last, at 20’clock P. M., was seen the same af- ternoon at 4, by the Antoleon,which arrived yes- terday, in lat. 40 45, lon. 69 39. Terxgrarn Tro Qoesec.—Another link has been added to the chain of telegraphs on this continent; the line from Montreal to Quebec is open and in operation. Laren rrom Havana.—The packet ship Cristo- val Colon, Capt. Smith, arrived last night from Havana, with files of the Diario and the Faro Industrial, to the With inst. The accounts are two days later than recieved by Capt. Sloan, of the Radius, at New Orleans; but they are of no great interest. Gen. Pa Herron, minister plenipotentiary from New Grenada, to reside at Washington, came passenger in the Colon. Bermupa —We have papers from Bermuda to the 12th inst. Orleans, Capt. Bramhall, but contain nothing of « political nature worth copying. A few marine items of interest will be found under the proper hoad | There is no check to that power, but what the They were brought by the New ¢ ing great agricultural wealth—greater than any other country as to the produce of cotton; and with the prospect of Mexico before us, we shall surpass Russia in the production of gold and silver as a currency or a product of commerce. Our principles of policy are popular—republican —democratic—onward—restless—energetic, and totally different, so far as regards the rights of man, to the principles of Russia. These two countries form the two centres of thought and action, which must exercise great and unlimited influence on the central States of Europe, for pro- bably, centuries to come. What do we see in Europe? From the western shores of Ireland to the eastern limits of Prussia—from both shores of | the Baltic to the northerly sands of the Mediter- ranean, we see acollection of nations in the | midst of a terrible struggle between different | classes and races—a struggle involving princi- ples of government of opposite tendency. Those nations possess within themselves the elements of despotism, fighting and contending with the principles of democracy ina thousand shapes. They are in tne midst of a transition state. Re- ligion, politics, society, are all changing in those central countries of Christendom. On the one side is Russia, with its homogeneous popula- tion, under an autocrat, influencing one branch of society in central Europe; and on the other side are the United States, with their principles of democracy, presenting a countercheck to Rus- sian influence in every part of Europe. There is the prospect, therefore, presented to the world, from which we must draw concln- sions for the future. Europe is not only strug- gling for political rights and principles, but it also 1s in the midst of a great financial struggle, covered, as it is, with debts of centuries—debt: that have been created by the interminable wars among themselver, and now amcunting to $7,000,000,000. The credit of the merchantse— the confidence in their public stocke—the whole fabric, financial, commercial, and political, is all under the influence of Russia on one side, or of the United States on the other. We have already seen how the Russian government has | produced an influence in France and England, by the investment of specie in their public stocks. Ata moment’s warning that government could destroy public credit and produce a revolution in those countries, by its breadstuff and its gold. United States possesses in its elements of wealth, increased now by the prospect of attaining the bountiful stores of specie in the mines of Mexi- co. It may, therefore, be one of the happiest things for the future civilization and liberties of the human race in Europe, that the American arms have conquered Mexico, and that our peo- ple have a disposition to retain that country and make it yield those materials of wealth that will give our country and government an influence in favor of the liberty and civilization of the | central nations of Europe. ‘Trape witn Mexico.—We find the following in the Boston Traveller of the 22d instant :— The schooner Palestine. » Reuben Ryder, cleared to-day for Vera Crus, cargo valued bout , about 8,000 of which was of domestic ucts. ‘thé ign products was 56,000 yardsof London bleached sheetings, valued at $4,000, and about $1,000 worth of Finglish spool thread, Movements in Politics. a together at the Park, and a great effort made in the lower part of the city to rival the upper. If Madame Bishop, with her troupe of vocalists, and Madame Augusta, with her company of danseuses, should be united on the same evening, and commence a season at the Park, what a prodigious sensation would be prodaced in all the avenues of society in New York! Then would come the tug of war; and the probability is, we should witness such a species of compe- tition as would do good to every one; increase the excitement, fillthe theatres, spend money, improve taste, and generate some humbug or nonsense of all kinds. In the meantime,we should not be surprised to see the Astor Opera House quite successful, not- withstanding the apparent mediocrity of a por- tion of the troupe, which must be admitted, to a certain extent. The house, the orchestra, the arrangements, are all well enough; and if every thing goes on as at first, it will probably result in the naturalization of the Italian Opera in our city. We have already published a list of the subscribers to this magnificent movement in so- ciety ; but we understand a brochure is preparing which will give a more complete catalogue of ul} the patrons of the opera, with a plan of the Opera House. It will bea species ot peerage of the fashionable society of New York, containing the birth, parentage, life, occupation and pursuits of those who have organised society in New York on asimilar footing as it exists in the high cir- cles of the great capitals of Europe. We area great people. Satu Porators.—Our present legislature is engaged in a little the smallest business that any deliberative body ever yet was caught in. It seems that some of the small potato lawyers that infest the purlieus of our courts, have found fault with our county clerk and register for charging fees for their services, and so have made this the groundwork of an attack on these officers, alleging they exact illegal fees. Now, instead of suing these gentlemen for their extor- tion, if they are guilty of any, and getting them indicted, too, as they may do, by the revised statutes, they set up a howl in the shape of a petition to the legislature to abolish their fees altogether. The legislature being nearly all elected out of office, of course feel somewhat wolfish, and are disposed to vent their ill feeling on some body. This petition affording a fine opportunity, these officers are selected as their first victims, and forthwith a bill is reported in the Senate to take away their fees from them, and give them to the poverty stricken city of New York, whose resources will thereby be in- creased the enormous amount of some few hun- dred dollarsa year! The bill is passed in hot haste, and sent to the House, where it sticks, and we hope—for the honor of the State—it will continue to stick, till doomsday. This bill was intended to finish our city officers; but wishing to make a large hill of small potatoes, another bill 1s reported in the Senate to use up the coun- try county officers also. We understand, how- ever, that the whigs in the House, not wishing to have anything to do with such a dirty busi- ness, have united with a portion of the demo- crats to put a veto on the whole affair. Verily, this is'a small potato concern for the legislature of the great State of New York! cutting up the two-and-sixpenny offices of the poor fellows who have worked and toiled for years, and made all kinds of sacrifices for their party! As to Conner and Osgood, we right- eously believe, if the fees of their offices should be increased four fold, it would not reimburse them what they have spent for their party. And yet their own party strikes the first blow. The Commissioners of Practice and of the Code will report to the legislature shortly; and, in all pro- bability will upset the whole system of practice and pleading as it at present exists. Then will be the time to pass laws to regulate the fees of county clerks. Agitating the subject now seems ike a petty personal attack. So, gentlemen le- gislators, if you wich to be considered fair and sensible men, don’t do any thing at present but; just wait until the commissioners send in their reports. 4 INTELLIGENCE From Sourn Amgnica.—The fine bark Kathleen, Captain Drebert, arrived yester- day morning, from Rio de Janeiro, whence she | sailed on the&th ult. | The U.S. ship of the line Ohio, Capt. String- ham, was in port when the K. sailed. Our files of the Jornal do Commercio and O Mercantil are to the latest date. Nothing of interest had taken place at Rio since our last advices. By the English packet “Kestrel,” advices had been received from Buenos Ayres to the 14th September, two days later than we have previous- ly had here. Affairs there remained much in the same state. The Comercio de La Plata, mentions that the attention of certain circles in that city had been occupied with two letters from Lord Howden, which had been received by the packet. In the first, he gays that Count Walewski has asked for forces from his government, and he (Lord H.) gives it as his opinion, that France will grant them. Inthe second his lordship alludes to his labors in the matter of his mission of inter- vention. ch From Corrientes, advices to the 21st August had been received. The preparations for war were continuing quite actively. ‘The relations with Paraguay, it was said, were not more har- betore. _ trerios, it is announced that Gen. frommorcratiag to invade Corrientes, the remains of his forces. Urquiza, had just disbande The French residents at Rio Janeiro had ad- dr da at ape a! letter to the charge de affaires from their government, M. St. Georges, on the eve of his departure for France, It te reportedsthat the whigs have, without doubt, car- | ried inrority ‘on joint. ballot of the Louisians la ture, A United @tates Senator is emong the candi © be elected, i] We perceive that a medical academy for in- | struction in the homeopathic mode of ultimo, Panx Tueatna.—Mesars, Collins and Plaoide appeared again at the Park last evening, and had the pleasure of playing tos very gocd house, which was indeed rather a matter of surprise, for the evening wasso extremely unfavorable to pedestrian enterprises of apy kind, that large inducements must have presented themselves in order to induce persons to venture forth, except in car- risges. The “Nervous Man and the Man of Nerve” was again performed, and again were the auditors kept in constant exercise, shaking their sides at the irresisti- ble, laughter-provoking points of the two antipodes of the play, Mr. Aspen and Mr. McShane. The remainder of the bill for the evening was filled up by as good a list of amusements as could be desired—* How to Pay the Rent,’ ‘Napoleon’s Old Guard,” and“Teddy the Tiler.” ‘To-night we are to have a repetition of the bill presented on Monday evening, viz: “ The Nervous Man,” “Teddy the Tiler,” and “ Grandfather Whitehead.” The ma- nager announces that it is the last time these pieces can bo presented during the present engagement of this com- bination of comic talent. Bowery Tueatax.—Mrs. Shaw is still the star of at- traction at this house. This evening she will appear as Belvidera, in “ Venice Preserved,” # character which re- quires a great actress, like Mrs, 8., to fill properly. That she does do this, the united voice of all critics has long ago declared. She will be supported well, as the stock company of the Bowery comprises artists capable of act- ing up to her level. This fact slone adds much to the pleasure of an evening at the Bowery. The comedy of the“ Young Widow,” and the new drama of “Murrell,” founded on the exploits of this famous south-western robber, will conclude the evening’s eutertainments. Cuatuam Treatre.—The new spectacle of the “ Birthright of Freedom,” which has beem put on the stage here in such excellent style, is nightly attracting le of treatment | shoemaker, are running ten | of diseave, Was established at Rio on the 41 | outs 4 crowds. The subject of the piece being one which comes honte to the feclings of friends of liberty and the peo- ple’s rights, who are now a-days so plenty, will un- doubtedly cause it to haves lengthened run. Of the scenic arrangements and stage appointments we need only say, that they are in accordance with the manner in which Mr. Fletcher does every thing at his theatre. Te will be epented to might, end the tellesus vivant, by the artists of the theatre, and the amusing farce of the “Spectre Bri m,”? will fill up the balance of the evening right pleasantly. Cincus—Bowgay AmruitHeatae.—Te-night, Mesers. Joe Milea and D. C, Penny tal t benefit, and ha quitea taking bill for the occasion. They say it is Thankegiving and Evacuation Eve; and, therefore, they hope their friends willevacuate the cash for tickets» and thus give them (the beneficiaries) a chance to give thanks. They have mustered no less than twenty v. lunteers, who, in their various performans Hil prov bow valuable New York volunteers are, uni every clroumstance. The various horse acts, clown’s tricks, ko. ko. will be all highl; using, and we trust Messrs. Pres and Penny will have as full a benefit as they can Gunisty’s MinstaeLs.—The same old story here—full houses, great applause and laughter, and a unanimous vote of the audience every evening, that the place to enjoy one’s self is at Mechanics’ Hall. The break down, lecture on mesmerism, polka, singing, playing jokes, conundrums, and universal jollity practised here every night is deeldedly anvera in the history of negro min: atrelsy. To-night, as usual, an excellent bill. Sante Haamonists.—These woolly pated philosophers are marching onwards into the affeetions of the town, steadily and surely as Soott didto Mexico. They are sunanimous set of singers, and their hearers are unani- mous also in their opinion of them, That grand solo of Briggs is worth going a few miles to hear, and all their songs and playing are excellent. We may add that as their concert is given in the halls of John Niblo, every body knows that he can administer cordial comfort to those who, during the intervals of th« rmance.wish to square the yards for next attack. The fame of the Sable Harmonists is spreadi the good folks of Newark, N.J., have heard of thers, ‘and insist on their to-morrow (Thenkegiving day) but they return here immediately afterwards, and recom- mence on Friday evening. Miss Joseruine Bramson gives her concert this eve- ning, at the Tabernecle, and has selected some delight- fal music for the occasion. She herself will perform on the piano, and will also be accompanied by her sister, Miss Harriet Bramson. Miss Julia Northall will give some of her very delightful singing, and the young Der- worts will perform on the violia and violoncello,and one of them, Miss Caroline, will give a song. There is some- ae graceful in this troupe of youthful perform- ers, thus grouping themselves together, and surely, if ever & young compan: ‘encouragement, they do. Mr. Ernst, the flatist, and s grand orchestra, under the direction of Mr. George Loder, and Mr. Timm at the piano, will be the general officers of this youthful bat- talion. We feel assured that every thing will go off well and successfully. Miss Bramson,who has, for sometime. been giving lessons on the piano in this city, has mapy friends; and what with them, and the intrinsic worth of pri performance, we expect to see the old Tabernacle deserve Mapake Anna Bisnor.—The success of this lady’s operatic troupe, at Boston, has been gery great—crowd- ed houses every night, and bouquets and wreaths were thrown from every quarter at the feet of this distin- guished cantatrice. Mr. Reeves is likewise applauded, and has become s favorite. They opened on Mon day ev ,in Philadelphia, with similar success. This is as it should be, for with such a galaxy of musical ta- lent as Madame Bishop, Miss Korsinsky, De Begnis, Val- tellini, Reeves, Benetti, and a fall and very effective chorus, success must be certain. We hope shortly to see them again at the Park theatre. Musica. InvustRations To SHaksreane.—Mr. Henry Lynne, lately arrived from England,,where he has been well patronized, both as a tragedian and a lecturer, in- tends giving a series of musical illustrations to Shaks- peare, commencing on Tuesday ereaine Dee.7. There are many persons who do not visit theatres, to whom such an entertainment will prove deeply interesting. Livina Mopers.—These artists continue to attract great crowds. The best things must come to an end, and they cannot remain with us for therefore we advise all to go and see them at once, before they begin to talk of leaving. Mr. Hoffman’s concert, at the Tabernacle, it must be held in mind, comes off on Thanksgiving (to-morrow) night. He offers a more than usually attractive bill, and will be assisted by six eminent v end instrumental ers. ‘The officers of the garrison, at Montreal, are giving amateur performances at the Th ¢ Royal—the pro- fits to be devoted in part, to aid the public charities of the city. At Mrs. Watson's concert, which was to take place last evening, in Philadelphia, Camillo Sivori was to ajd the og vooalist, by an exhibition of his wonderful Mr. Dempater is in Philadelphia, where he is about to give entertainments. Dan Marble is at the Howard Athenwum, Boston. Professor Risley and his sons were to make their first appearance at the Howard, on Monday evening. Tom Thumb arrived at Savannah on the evening of the 1eth inst. European Postace.—We re ed by the last steamer, the follo wing letter, relative to the post- age on newspapers and letters going from the United States to Switzerland and the South of Germany. It comes from the highest authority, and it will, therefore, be of use to those who have friends in that part of the world:— Basue, Switzestann, Oot. 30, 1847. Epiron or tHe Heraup :— Sin—I would beg of you in future not to send any pa- rs by the steamer Washington. Roth trips thae she jas made, my papers, letters, kc.—(as well as those for others, destined for Switzerland and the South of Ger- many)—were taken to Bremen instead of being sent from Southampton to Havre. All papers, pamphlets. &c , mailed at Bremen (and not pre-paid at that post-office,) are charged letter postage, and as letter postage is 50 per cent higher in Germany than in France, you can esti- mate the difference. | had a number of by ad in the Washington,eaeh of which was charged 40 kreutzers ostage to this place, and one pamphlet near- ly four — wi papers sent by the British steamers cost at this place but six kreutzers, (four cts ) and = And if he ps been only three cents _. . The and papers us dragged eround to Bremen, instead of being mailed at Havre, are also layed six to eight deys longer. 1 dont know if they are taken to Bremen intention- ally, or if it is the want of Soe Gee de- that understands the iy of Europe. P. 8. Germ joan newspapere being prohibited in Prussia and other of Germany, it is certain that in many instances t! would be confiscated, and not even reach their place of destination, when passing through that country. Miscellan A fire occurred at Saratoga S; on Friday evening last. It originated in the stable of Mr. Munger, in an in the rear of Main street, a few rods north of the United States Hotel. The stable was entirely consumed, ‘with four valuable horses—one pair belongin [unger, one horse to Mr. Seargant of Troy, ani . The printing office adjoining, beiong- GM Davide ‘and several other buildings, which was one owned je ef by the Messrs, Marvin, of the United States Hotel, were much injured. Some of the materials in the printing office, owing to the exer- tions of the firemen, were saved, but the greater portion was lost. is We understand that th its for the magnetic tele- 5 between Salem and Boston are all raised, and the we men have — — Loy the ji sead an hae bal into operation in a fortn! 6 vil Prbow’ the track of the Eastern Railroad, from Salem to West Lyon, then branch off to the Malden depot, on the Boston and Maine Railroad, and enter the city by the Boston and Portland route. The line will be artowted to New! this reason, some of the posts being already erected.— Salem Register, ‘Those ent ig express agents, Messrs, Sandford & ery an express for parcels and valu. packages, between Philadelphia and Wilmington, aware, G City ‘Intelligence, Pretiminany Meetino or SyMratHy with THE Pore. —The Committee of Arrangements to call a public meeting to get an expression of sympatby on the part of the people of New York, with efforts of Pope Pius the Ninth, in favor of civil and religious liberty, held a pre- liminary meeting at the American Hotel, last evening. Seven o’clook was the hour appointed for the meeting to take place, but at that time we found no more than a dozen persons present. Among these, we recognized Mr. Greeley of the Tribune, Mr. O'Sullivan of the Morn- ing News, that was, and a few others of like note. Atabout half-past seven the meeting was organized, and, it having been announced that Mr. Livingston, the chairman, was absent, Mr. ‘Titus was, on motion, elected to take his place. The Secretary then read letters of declination to serve on les habe bs Aven coor as well as others, accel ¢ office, from different persons. Mr Guexvey said he had a resolution in his hand, whieh he proposed should be submitted to the general meeting, in addition to those previously agreed upon. It was to the effect that peace scatters victories as well aswar; aud that the Pope, in exerting himself to pro- mote civil and religious liberty, unmoved by the armies of opp > the srandcat spectacle of the and that the fruits of his exertions will be more che ful than the victories of a hundred battle flelds. The repens was esi nem se ae e sub-committee appoint 4 previous meeting, reported that they had Mecidedyon calling the esting oh the Tabernacle on the 29th of next month, and had pro- list of officers to preside on the occcason; whom, ows , they had not called upon. It was thought advisable to make the list as large as possible, consistent with the rules on such occasions. They therefore se- lected thirty Yioe-presidents and a large number of sec- retaries. For president, they had selected — Brady. For vice-presidents, Mr. Striker, mayor of Brooklyn ; Mr. Dummer, mayor of Jersey City, Hon. James Kent, Hon, Albert Gallatin, Hon. Samuel Jones, Hamilton Fish, Mr. T. McCoun, Luther Bradish, Messra. Hogan, Havemeyer, Greeley, Vanburgh Livingston, ‘I’. O’Uon- ner,J H. Titus, A. Carrigan, P. Howe, J. W. White, J. P. Phoenix, B. F. Butler, Mr. Harris, Judge Sandford, &o. For seoretaris Messrs. Graham, Devereux, 0’- Reilly, Ritter, &e. committee invited four speakers from’ a distance to address the meeting on general topics connected with the purposes for which it would be called. These were Vice-President Dallas, Hon. Rufus Choate, John Van Buren, and Hon, J. J, Critten- den. ‘They thought it advisable that each gentleman who proj @ resolution, should speak to it. George Grif- fin was selected to pro and speak to the first resolu- tion, and Ex-Mayor Miokle, to second it. Ogden Hoff- man, to propose and speak to the second, and J. I. Cod- dington, to secon it. Mr. J. W. Girard, to propose and r to the third, and Mr. Luke, to second it. Mr. C. ’Conor, to) propose and speak to the fuurth, and Mr. Young, to second it. Mr. D. D. Field, to propose and speak to the fifth, and Mr. Kelly to propose and speak to the sixth None of these itlemen were yet called upon, and it rasunderstood by a gentleman present that Mr. Hoffman, in acoordance with @ rule he established some time since, would decline to act. The sub-committee have also written to several other gentlemen to interchange sentiments on the occasion. In relation to the medal to be struck for the occasion, the committee had called on several engravers, and found reat range as to expense in getting it up. varying from Sisto $100. A Mr. Wright is now getting up a medal for General Taylor, by order of the Legislature of Loui- siana, at the price of $1000 ; and he would not undertake to do one for this oocasion for less than $250. Other artists offered to manufacture them for various smaller prices, varying from $75 to $150. ‘| three or four hundred dollars wor Mr. Greeey said he was opposed to striking a medal at.all, as it wonld be like putting an estimate on our own efforts, instead of its being done at Rome. If any medal hie to be struck, Rome was the place where it should be lone, (2One of the sub committee said there was some differ- ence of opinion on the propriety of that matter among the committee. A member of the meeting coincided in the views ex- eons by Mr. Greeley, and moved that the committee je discharged from ol Gre consideration of that subj ‘he motion prevhiled. Mr. Seacwett would like to have the vote taken ‘again, as a matter of courtesy, for he thought the meet- ing had not voted. He disagreed with Mr. Greeley, and said that the medal was not to be struck in commemo- ration of what the proposed meeting should do, but in commemoration of what the present Pope has alread: done. It would be a tangible concentration of the esti- mation in which the efforts of the Fope, to promote civil and religious liberty, were appreciated here. What would resolutions do? They would never pass the cus- tom house on the other side, or if they did, they would be seized by the gen ‘mes. A man can put a medal in his pocket, evade the gen d’armes, and hand itin per- son, if, eyito the Pope,asa homage‘of our the freest poorle on the face of the earth to him who is endeavor- ing to free Italy from long continued political abuses.— (Applause.) Mr. Gare tey was still opposed to the medal. If it costs $250, as has been hinted at,he thought it a very ar grits ay of disseminating information. Menpen eaid the proposition to ai was not to commemorate our own efforts, but t! of the Pope. He would say, however, that a medal was beneath the dignity of the people of the United States, and he thought it better to pursue the usual course on such occasions, by public meetings and resolutions. A Mempen asked if it were necessary that the matter of the medal should be definitively settied to-night. He would like to have it postponed to some fature meeting of the committee. He confessed that although hs was not driven from the opinions he entertained on the sub- ject, yet he was staggered in them very much. He would baat have the matter postponed, to give time for re- ection. ‘The Secretary said that there was an important sub- ject yet to be acted upon, viz, the best means to raise the sinews of war. Mr. Greexey enquired how much would be necessary, and was answered that there must be $100 for the use of the Tabernacle, and $100 for advertising, and other necessary purposes. Mr. Cassenty said this was an additional reason for de- laying the debate on the medal, as if money can’t be raised for the ordinary expenses of the meeting, the medal was out of the question. A Memuer proposed that the committee of be -seven be @ committee to raise the n: funds. He thought mld be required, and the committee have only to inform their friends of the sum necessary, and it would be forthcoming. A Memser would ask what success the chairman of the previous committee had in raising funds gif such information were given it might throw some light on the difficulty of raising contributions. In such cases as thie the willing horse is loaded to death. Two or three of these pay all, and the rest goscot free. He proposed an assessment of $3 on each of the committee. Mr. Garexxy hes had some experience in collecting money on such occasions, and as as that experience went, he could truly say that he could earn five dollars sooner by hard work, than he could raise it by solicitin contributions for any ee purpose. He had no dou! the press ‘would give the meeting sufficient notice with- out 5 Joun T Dovre said, an assessment per capita would not be fair, as some of the committee were not as well able to pay $3 or $5 as others. He avowed himself one ofthese He thought two hundred dollars was ne- cessary. The cost of the Tabernacle will be one hun- dred dollars. of printing bill posters twenty dollars; and he cannot see how large # sum would be required. Mr. Garecev—The expenses of the guests snould be id. PM Dovty—Ah! that’sit! Well, I don’t see but that if we have two or three {dollars worth of patriotism on an occasion like this, that those who will be honored with a call, and who will speak publicly on an occasion like this, should have tw mare or thirty dollars worth of patriotism and public It. ir. Gnexxey said he has often been called to address public meetings, and he was in most cases {offered his, bpp and he never looked upon it av an insult (Laughter.) ‘Mr Dove—That may be in the country, where the gentleman bas been in the habit of speaking, and where the expense of living is only 60 cents per day; but it le ‘a different matter when you take s horse from grass and foed him on oats. (Laughter.) A resolution was then proposed levying $3 on each of the committee, and empowering # subscommittee of volunteers to receive the same, and receive the contri butions of such others as were disposed to give any- thing. Belore the resolution was taken, Mr. Det Veccmio stepped up to the captain’s office, and said he was willing to pay his $8, and then volunteer to act as one of the committee. Mr. Grexxey followed suit, and paid $5, and several other members paid their regular quota. Mr, Cassenzy objected to the resolution. Mr. Dex Veccuio spoke in favor of it. Mr. Titus eaid, the members were not precluded from giving $5, or $10, or any other sum more than that as- sessedeby the resolution. Mr. Doyie wasin favor of the resolution The Sucantary put the resolution, and it was carried. ‘The meeting then adjourned to Friday next. Funny Fertows —These philosophers paraded yester- day in fine style, ithstanding the mud inthe streets. Their cocked hats looked well. Parsentation ann Excursion.—The new: ae ized company of Gilmartin Guard, Capt. Ha ison, which numbers about sixty men, will bave presented to them this evening, at the th Ward Hotel, two beauti- ful guide colors, preparatory to their first annual target exoursion, which comes off to-morrow at Lynche’s, Jer. sey City, and will be accompanied by Lothian’s full brass band. They will mal composed of the right sort drilled target. Arrains 1x Jamaica ~By the Scotia, from Kingston, we have papers thence to the 4th inst. The athe J is from the Kingston Journal of the lst inst:~T: Promises to enjoy steam communication with Venesucla, The Government of the latter has contracted for opening the road from Maturin to Cu- mana, and for putting on the river Oroponche a steam- er, which wasto ply regularly. It is further that a steamer of a larger size should be employed to complete the circle of communication of those places on the Spanish Main with Port of Spain, which would ply between Maturin, Guiria, and Port of Spain, if the vernment of ‘Trinidad would meet them with a bounty of $260 per annum for five years, and an mption from tonnage and other port charges, as well as afford them every reasonable facility at the custom house, By this arrangement (if carried out.) a voyage, which now takes eight days to accomplish, would be accomplished in twenty-four hours. Considerable dissatisfaction seems to reign through the island, in consequence, as it is alleged, of the no- lect of the planters’ interests by the home government. he Cooite emigration had signally failed in its antici- peas advantages toward replacing negro labor. Mr. ‘eter Borthwick, a prominent member of the British Parliament, and @ devoted friend tothe West India Islands, had just arrived at Kingston, having taken the trouble to go thither expressly to study the condition of the island. He was received with much wee. Deve Mato! ba) stoam- on to Vera Crou—J, 0. waa expeoted Vixen, Com. Ryder, on his way | Timea, Now. 16, ret fie Ut Bae phens, one of the attaches at the lower police, Bit Wallace. On the officer “trlsking” bis person, be Wal maiien, an old, > : found an awful heny: “billy,” together picks,” 8 by bi lot of fireworks, called caten-whetins ich are dently the pr of blowing up safes; his “kit.” a small London “Jimmy,’s pair of “Kicks.” @ “wipe,” and en old “dummy,” was found therein. This man isan old English bi , and from his looks we feel convinced that he was a]“pal’’ formerly of old Jim Colgate, who were both a few years ago detected in rob- bing a hardware store in Canal street, on a Sunday morning, while the occuvant of the store was at church, and sentenced for the offence to the State prison for term of years. Wallace’s time having expired, we now see him again following bis old nefarious trade. Justice Osborne committed bim for a further examination. «A Burglor Detected —As the family residing in the dwelling house No. 150 Eleventh street, were taking their supper in the frontbasement, about 10 o’clock on Monday night, one of the ladies heard @ noise which sounded an if one of the front parlor windows was open- ; consequently she immediately came up stairs, and enough,to her surprise, she saw a man with a candle in his hand searching about in the parior, and the window showing evidently how the rascalentered She immediately gave an alarm,and several gentlemen rush- ed up from the basement, but unfortunately too late, as the burglar escaped before assistance arrived. Stealing a Coat,—A man by the name of Bartholo- mew Troddy, was arrested sepectns morning, on a charge of stealing a coat worth $3 60, the property of Daniel Noble, residing at No. 32 2ist street. Justice Merritt locked him up for trial. Stealing Wool.—Peter Sears, Sylvester Sears, Peter Midmore, and Joseph Smith, were all arrested yesterday, on a charge of a ga lot’ of wool worth $id, belong. ing to Charles Relyea, frem on board the steamboat Champion. Justice Osborne locked them up im default of Stealing a Watch—A man by the name of Hugh MeRoe was arrested yesterday, on a charge of stealing a silver watch, valued at $15, the property of Bernard O'Hare, residing at 187 Delaucy street. Justice im for trial. -A man by the name of James Joy was y by Officer Van Cott, of the 15th ward, on & charge of violently asswulting his wife with 8 pair of sharp pointed scissors, inflicting several severe wounds in her left side, just above the hip, from which the blood flowed — The parties resided at 194 Green street. Justice Merritt locked the bratal husband up to await the result of the wounds Attempt to Steal—Officer Rider, of the 34 ward, ar- rested yesterday a man called Abram Workman, whom the officer caught in the act of attempting to roh a drunken man in the streets, Detained for examination by Justioe Osborne Army Intelligence. The steamer Ohio Belle, Captain Reno, arrived yester- day from Cincinnati, brought down one company cinde- pendant) Ohio volunteers, under the command of Cap tain Riddle,Lieuts. Kinton, Bowland, and Chandler; and the Duchess, Capt. Wade, also reached the city yester- day, from St. Louis.with L’ . J. W. T. Gardener, and R.C. Bradford, with 111 men, and 107 hi , Company re Koaeens Dragoons.—N. O. Commercial Times, ins The “Old Commodore of the Lakes,’’ Capt. Blake, of the Illinois, goes to Mexico this winter, to rejoin his old friend and commander, General Scott, with whom he served in the war of 1812 —Milwaukie Sentinel. tl Maj. Thomas I. Smith, long and favorably known on frontier of Texas,arrived in this city a few days since. hasserved Texas in come of her most trying times, and we would be glad to see him continue in the servi Capt. Henry E. McCullough is rapidly recruiting his new company. We like t tried Texians doing well for themsel Capt. Ross is also actively recruiting, and wi ourselves that he will do good service on our fron Austin (Texas) Democrat, 28th ult, The Vicksburg # hig of the 10th inst. says: “Only two companies have yot arrived. ‘The ‘Chickasaw Patriots,’ Capt. Kee, the ‘Star Company’ from Amite and Co- pia, Capt. Cowson. Further Discoveries in the Northwest. Yorx Factory, Hupson’s Bay, ® ‘Sept. 20, 1847, Sir George Simpson~ Sir.—Ijhave now the honor to acquaint you that the expedition which left Churchill under my command, on 5th July, 1846, for the pur- pose of completing the survey of the northern shores of Amerioa, reached this place in safety, on the 6th inst. Having already written you by way of Red River, and enclosed an outline of my diseoveries, I shall merel: mention here that I reached Repulse ‘Bay on the 20th July, last year, and immediately had a boat taken across land, and through lakes, to the sea, west of Melville Peninsula. The ice here was too closely packed for us to make any progress, so that I determined on returning to Repulse Bay, and making preparations for wintering. A stone house was built, measuring 20 feet by 14, and covered with oil cloths as a roof: there being no wood, some moss, and @ sort of heather, were collected for fuel; and 162 deer were shot before November was end- ed, when all these animals had passed southwards. Our house was frequently cold enough, the thermometer | aT 10 de 8, or 20 degrees, below zero.— On the 6th of April, I started in company with » par- wy and traced the coast up to Lord Mayor’s Bay of Sir oho Ross, thus proving that veteran discoverer to be correct in his statements. Boothia Felix is part of the American continent. This F nergpered occupied until the Sth May, and we had travelled about 660 geographical miles. [ again set out with four chosen men, onthe 13th of the month, (May) and after undergoing much fatigue and suffering, and some privations, we traced the west shore of Melville Peninsula, to within 6 or 8 miles of the Jury and Hecla Strait. We arrived at winter quarters on the 5th June, all in good health and spirits, but much reduced in flesh. From this time until the lith August, when the ice broke up, we were all busily ocoupied in procuring the means istence, and in making pre- parations for our hot 4 de oa We took leave of our dreary home, andof our Esquimaux acquaintances, on the 12th August. Our progress southward was much impeded by con! winds, so that we did not enter Churchill River until the 3ist. We had still eight bags of Pemican, and 4 owt of flour on hand. Being detained here two days, we did not arrive at York Factory until late in the evening of the 6th September, where my sud- den appearance somewhat surprised my friends, who had not expected to see me so soon. I remain, sir, &c , JOHN RAE. Borper Trovstxs.—It will be seen by the fol- lowing extract of a letter received by us from Prairie du Chien, that the Winnebago Indians are again ing upon our territory :—“A command of dra- goons, ing of 22 men, arrived at this fort;last Fri- day from tort Atkinson, lowa. They came over for the purpose of driving all the Winnebago Indians on this side of the Mississippi, back across the river fhto their own territory. The command were all mounted on fine horses, and were the handsomest company of soldiers | have ever seen, and all that saw them say the same. They left here on Sunday morning, for Black River. gave thema ball on Saturday evening. We have h pea 8 lively time among ourselves, at present. Capt. ‘nowlton sent out a command of sixteen men on Sun- day last—they went eighteen miles up the Mississippi, and hap othe op camp of about fifty Indians; some were onan in the river—those that were on this side toog to their canoes, all but six or seven,who were taken the command and brought to the fort, with about 15 ponies belonging to those on the island. There was one warrior among those who were taken who was quite hos- tile. He cocked his rifle twice to shoot some of the sol- diers, but did not fire; if he had, he would have caught adosen bulletsin second, for their muskets were all loaded and they were well provided with ammupition.— Another command of thirty men started yesterday up the river. for the balance of the Indians, whom they in- tend to bring down and croes over the river, telling them to keep on their own territory, until they are removed tothe north, which will be in fhe sprin . They are very troublosome-—killing hogs and stealing fron the farmers, I expect some of our men will distin; res by heroic deeds among the Indians. It is rumored that a command of thirty m: ill be sent on a tramp from this fort. about the first of next month, up ‘isconsin river, to Muscoday and other places, for purpose of bringing in what Winnebagoes there are to be found, nd = them over the river. It will take about three weeks”? Vorg or Tux State.—The official returns show that the aggregate vote of the State at the receut election is 311,003, In 1844, the aggregate for Governor was 472,148. ‘This shows a diminution in the agger vote, comparing this year with 1844, of 161.145. There is @ falling off in the democratic vote of 104811. And in the whig vote of 66,334. The whig majority, on some of the candidates, exoveds 38.000 ‘At the judicial elec: tion in June the democratic majority ranged from 15,000 to 18.000, showing a difference,or s democratic loxs,in five months. of some 66000 votes. The whig vote which elects Fillmore is 12,000 less than the vote given for Gov. Wright last year, and 24.000 less than the vote given for John Young.—Albany Atlas. Tuanxsaivinc Day.—To-morrow will be ob- served as aday of thanksgiving in Maryland, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Indiana, Conneoticut, New Hamy Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Missourt, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Delaware, Ken- tucky, Mississippi, Georgia, and Wisconsin, and District of Columbia. ‘The French Si Union. Panis, 28d October, 1847. ‘Tbe Union arrived at Cherbourg, on the Ist of August, at half. one o’clok, after a passage of 16 days and & the passage she met with contrary winds—it from the cast. 8 the only one of our vessels which had the forma of being visited and clean- urn at Havre. She has gone into the dry dock, and we expect her on the 27th inst. Oo the 10th November she sail from Havre, Panis, October 28, 1847, ket ship, the Union, is at Cherbourg, and has been obliged to have ber bottom scraped and cleaned, as its foul cundition impeded her sailiag. We have taken advan' of this opportunity to have several repairs done to her, and preparations made, such as are neces- sary at this time of year,when the pass: is generally severe. We continue to hope that she will sail again on the 10th November. But it is likely the repairs may take a longer time. We tell you this in adv that you may not be alarmed if she does not arrive at the po- riod when you would naturally be looking for her. ee ‘The Lowa Indians give their performances, War Dances, &e., &c., this afteruoon and evening, at the A Ethiopian Sereuad ie mn Hees, Chornses, &e melange. Our ‘The Batl of the Richard M. Johnson Hose Gompany 32, takes piace on the 7ch of December,instead of the 27th hast. Diamond Pointed Gold Pens —B. E. Wat- e door below Wall sweet, and Mmannfactarers and wholesale Gold Peo and Pencil old Pens i the only artial ind that is warranted, and superior