The New York Herald Newspaper, November 25, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thurstay, November 25,1887. —= '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 ¢ guaranty ef his good faith. We cannot undertake (o return resected communications THE HOLIDAY HERALD. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE MBXICAN WAR. On or about the twenty-fifth of next month, we shall publish a grand Pictorial Holiday Herald, which will be the most beautiful, as well as the most valuable and interesting pictorial sheet, ever issued from this estab - Ushment. It will be a complete Illustrated History of the Mexi- can War, aud will contain engravings representing the appearance of every town after its eapture, from the taking of Matamoras to the reduction of the City of Mexico itself, including battle scenes, sketches of en- gagemente with the guerillas and regular Mexican army, | from the commencement of the war to the very day of | publication, without omitting one. It would be useless to dilate at any length on the value of a sheet like this—we will only assure our read- ere that the Pictorial Holiday Herald will be such as wo repreeent it—a perfect plotorial history of the Mexi- cenwar, and the most valuable sheet over issued from establishment. It will be well for agents and others who wish to pur- chase to sell again, to give their orders as carly as posstble. The price will be 64 cents per single cepy, or $4 per hundred. —— Mr. Olay’s Movement. The telegraphic report of Mr. Clay’s speech and regolutions at the great meeting at Lexing- ton, astonished the community ; his own report at length has staggered them. This remarkable paper, containing so comprehensive a view of the present position of the United States towards Mexico, and predicting so forcibly a dark future, strengthened by reference to the past history of cuate that country—to retire to our own boun- dary, would be an example of magnanimity and forbearance—a moral, a political, a Christian example of magnanimity and forbearance, that would certainly astonish and confound the world. Mr. Clay’s views and ideas on this point will have great and convincing weight with a large portion of the American people. Whether they will prevail, depends upon the popular appeal to their suffrages in the coming presidential elec- tion. At all events, while it may be barely possi- ble that the complete absorption of Mexico might lead to some of the sad conSequences pictured by Mr. Clay; yet, on the other hand, we might be able to swallow that country with all its mines of gold and silver, without its producing those dangerous effects on our dijestion which he pro- phecies. No one can look with certainty into the future. As the United States now stand, we are certain of one thing—that, within our present limits and without any addition of terri- tory, no one can prevent us from becoming the greatest and most powerful nation in the world. We are as yet an united people, pos- sessed of one feeling—animated with one nationality, and impelled by one destiny.— Our reputation in Europe could not be affected by a renunciation and evacuation of Mexico. On the other hand, the complete absorption of that country has its charms and imaginings, even with all the evils predicted, which few people could resist, and which certainly no nation here- tofore has resisted. What, then, is to be done? The question still recurs. Shall we annex Mexico with all its attendant evils, as prophecied by Mr. Clay, or be- lieve in those signs of greatneas represented by those opposed to them? This republic is eer- tainly on the brink of some kind of a Rubicon. We must stand there, looking before and be- hind us, for twelve months to come. ,That Rubicon is the Rio Bravo. Congress is there standing, and lookingacross. The Ameri- can people are there, gazing on the steeples ot Mexico before them, and looking behind them on the peaceful and united lands which they have hitherto cultivated. What is to be done? The whole civilized world is looking on, and watching our conduct and our operations.— What istobedone? Weare in amore important position than Cvesar was in when he was on the banke of that fatal stream, and there we must remain, calculating and cogitating, comparing and corzecting, until we make up and settle twenty centuries, is well calculated to produce a great effect on the minds of the American people, no matter whether in favor of renunciation or annexation, in its whole length or breadth. The brief report given originally by telegraph, has been ten days before the people of New York and New England; and judging from the complexion of the press, the whole whig party, with a few and inconsiderable exceptions, uphold the views of Mr. Clay, and assume the ground laid out by him, as the best policy for this coun- tryto pursue. The first astonishment which this extraordinary document created has evaporated, and we have no doubt the whole whig press, re- presenting a large mass of the people, will unite in support af Mr. Clay’s positions, and probably in support of him for the Presidency. The positions assumed in that speech are couched in the most burning eloquence, calcu- lated to produce a great effect on every unpreju- diced mind. In certain historical points, no next November, as a great and free people, the issue that may give a new direction to the Uni- ted States, and to the whole of the civilized world. In the mean time, we may begin with the following bit of public opinion :— General Bradberry, the distin, i whig Senator from Henderson, Tenneses, deen addressed by er democratic members of the legislature, with a re- quest that he would favor them with his views on i: portant public measures, wrote the following answer :— : Nasuviniz, Nor. i, leer. GeytLemeny—With deep sensi Ly), respon your interrogatories—finding myself suddenly placed in delicate and responsible ons. lam in ee of te ee Se lo ate! time. Most can tes say are a‘ - tion ;” I gofurther than that I am for Fiving the Mex. ioans the very devil. The war is unjust and infernal on the part of Mexico, who began it; and President Polk’s only mistake was, in not understanding, a year sooner than he did, the circumvention of John Bull, and the diabolical collusion of the Mexicans. 2d. Now, | am not for disturbing that tariffof 46. St. Patrick and John Bull have now tasted our corn-bread— let them have it, I say, if or no tariff. At any rate, let us feed them as long as they Lrg ond for it. 3d. I take it as rather personal, that your tories do not refer me the “ Wilmot doubt Mr. Clay is correct; in others he may be wrong. We doubt whether the order of the Pre- wident for General Taylor to advance beyond Point Isabel to the banks of the Rio Grande, was issued before the result of Mr. Slidell’s mission was known at Washing- ton. We rather think it was otherwise. It is very probable, too, that the annexation of Texas may have remotely led to the war with Mexico; but there is no doubt the war was immediately cansed by the peculiar temper and vanity of the Mexicans themselves. For many years past the leading men among them had formed a con- temptible opinion of the United States, and actually conceived the purpose of invading this country and of reaching Washington as conquerors. Nothing could have driven such an idea from their minds but such a war as we have seen waged during the last eighteen months. The result of this war will correct that error, and prove, better than in any other way, the relative strength and military capabilities of the two countries. In another point Mr. Clay isprobably near the mark, in attributing the continuance of the war, andthe necessity to reduce Mexico, to the want of capacity in the administration, and particu- darly in the War Department. ‘ There can be no doubt that the War Depart- mentat Washington, has been, all along, most profoundly ignorant of what was proper to be done in order to accomplish its purposes. In- deed, this ignorance was not monopolized by Mr. Marcy alone. Even General Scott, General Worth, and most of the distinguished men, either at Washington or elsewhere, shared in the same ignorance as to what was best to be done on the breaking out of the war. Gen. Gaines, who was badly treated by his government, and Gen. Tay- lor, who has not been very well treated by it,ap- pearto bethe only military men connected with the administration,who had any correct ideas on the subject. Had an army of fifty thousand men been collected at once on the Rio Grande, the moral effect of such a force would have probably saved the necessity of defeating the Mexicans intwen- ty or thirty battles. We should have lost all the glory, all the éclat, and all the reputation we have acquired by the brilliant campaigns of Scott and Taylor, but we would have saved many valuable lives, besides much treasure. Butamonopoly of ignorance was not sufficient to satisfy the War Department. Their presumption and want of talent have only been saved from disgrace by the bravery and skill of our generals—by the spirit of our troops—by the chivalry of the Ame- rican volunteers; achivalry that has never been surpassed in the history of the world. The Treasury Department, in the management of its finances; the Stete Department, in ite negotia- tions, have been creditabe to those branches of the government; but the War Department has done ue no credit, from the beginning of this war to the present time; and, although these cam- paigns will shine in history as the most brilliant on record, the glory of them ought to be mo polized entirely by our generals and troops, ai not participated in at all, exeept very sparingly, by the government So far as Mr. Clay’s censures correspond with these views, so far we agree with the Kentucky statesman. There is no use, however, in look- ing back on the past. We are compelled to look at the future—we must meet the issue before us— we must reflect on the destiny of this country— we must, as anation and a people, determine on what is to be done with Mexico. This is the great question of the day. This is the knotty point that astonishes and staggers the whole country. On this point, Mr. Clay’s views are expressed With the greatest freedom, and in the most burning eloquence. He is against all annex- ntion,except itis the mere harbor of San Froncis- co. He gives his reasons in strong language, in a} most forcible style, and in « most convincing shape. He assumes moral attitude, which, were it to be adopted by the nation, would as much astonish the countries of Europe by its sub- lime magnanimity, its almost heavenly, its saint-like forbearance, as they have been thun- derstruck by the brilliancy of our campaigns, the wonderful ski!l of our generals, and the terrible | Ww To; energy of the troops under their command. abandon all our conquests in Mexico—to eva- ‘ih! know and care but little for the proviso; but I think Wilmot himself deserves to be hung. With profound. respect, your humble and devoted servant, H, BRADBERRY. Messrs. J. Dunlap, E. Polk, and J. G. Harris. THANKSGIVING AND Evacuation Day.—In ac- cordance with the recommendation contain- ed in the several proclamations which we give in another column of this day’s paper, the people of the Empire State and of Coney Island, to say nothing of twenty-one or two other States and territories, will, this day, eat turkies and apple sauce, chickens and other things of that kind, go to church, hear good, bad and indifferent sermons; and in other respects keep up thanks- giving day, which, in some parts of the coun- try, is the greatest day in the year, but which, as a general thing, is sadly neglected in this city. It is a pity that the often expressed wish of the people, that all the States in the Union should have the same day of thanksgiving, can- not be gratified. It is a great pity. There is hardly a newspaper in the country that has not written on this subject for three or four years past, and yet we can only see twenty-three or four States or territories that have fixed on the 25th November. Here they are:— New York, Indiana, Coney Island, Pennsylvania, Maine, Rhode Island, Poe cn Heres New Hampshire, ichigan, Missouri, Florida, Massachusetts, lowa, Kentucky, wi in, Delaware, Minos, G Distriet of Columbia, Missiesippi, Ohio, New Jersey, Tenneseee, Dec, 2. Vermont, os Dec. 9. Arkansas, Louisiane. This, however, is a larger array than we have ever had, and gives us ground to hope, that within a year ortwo more, the list will embrace every State in the Union. But in this city we intend to make up the loss by celebrating the day, not only in thanksgiving for the good showered upon us in the year 1847, but for the evacution of the city by_the British troops, in 1783. At Wnoss Expznsk?—The Albany Evening Journal, in some remarks on the cost of the Mexican war, and the existing national debt, states that the ‘editor of the New York Herald has been abroad at the expense of the American government.”” There is a slight mistake in this statement. We admit the soft impeachment that we have been abroad; but not at the expense of the Ame- rican government. A higher power paid those expenses, viz: the American people. We were absent in Europe eighteen months, travelling in France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and all over England. Westopped five months in Paris, and four in London, during the most important | part of the year, collecting information and study- | ing public affaire. The expenses of this trip cost us nearly twenty thousand dollars, every cent of which was paid from the fund contributed by the American people (without any protest) at the rate of two cents per copy forthe Herald,and fitty cents per square for advertising. After paying our tra- velling expenses, which were negotiated by Au- guste Belmont, Esq.,of New York, and the Roths- childs, of Europe, we had, on our return home, over and above our expenses, nearly twenty thou- sand dollars, which had accrued during the same period of time, to our credit, in the hands of our bankers, Persse and Brooks, of Nassau street. This amount we mean to pay out for new presses, new machinery, and new engines, calculated to make this journal the greatest organ of public opinion that the world has ever seen. We never received a cent from government, and never expected acent. We carried govern- ment despatches as a favor to them, and that was all ; but we never shall do so again, for they are more trouble than any thing else. We, therefore, call upon our amiable contem- porary of Albany to correct his statement. From Kio Janerro.—The bark Home, iCapt. Vingate, arrived yesterday morning, with one Pavrenisa anv 11s Rewepizs.As winter is now approaching, when the necessities of the poor among us are more keenly felt—when want has lessto cheer, and stands in need of more to support it—the subject of our public charities be- comes a topic of great and lively interest to every feeling and well reguiated mind. New York is a prosperous city, tlie centre of our commerce; labor is here in constant demand, and yet we see paupers among us; and that terri- ble blot of modern civilization—pauperism— seems to increase among us. By pauperism, we will here say we do not mean mere poverty. In every community there must be some poor, and there are sure to be some who are infirm, weak and helpless. All cannot be equally rich—some will prosper above others, and some will be poor. But by pauperism we mean labor, strong, hearty labor, able to work, willing to work, and yet pining in distress and want, either from the absolute destitution of work, or from the stinted and inadequate remuneration of their work. There must be, and there is, something egregiously wrong in the social sys- tem, something ‘rotten in the State of Den- mark,’’ when either of these two categories are: witnessed; and we regret to hear and to see that they not only exist, but, as we observed before, are increasing in our flourishing city. When we enquire into the cause of this lamentable: evil, it is more easy to respond to the enquiry negatively than affirmatively. We can say then that the want of contributions from the rich, the want of public sympathy, the want of public means, and public goodwill to apply those means—all these are, negatively, not the cause of this vicious condition of modern society. For we epend annually large sums to provide for the wants of the necessitous. There are no poor laws in America, and yet there is no country where the poor are 60 well provided for; and for a good reason, namely, be- cause we do that willingly and cheerfulty, which, in other countries, they do by force and by law; andno one need be told that willing kindness goes much further than forced charity. What, then, is the cause of this evil, in the teeth of such a large amount of money paid annually, by our city and its inhabitants, for the poor? an amount which, altogether, we believe, may be put down at half a million of dollars, exclu- sive of the sums expended by different bene- volent societies and institutions. If no mis- takes were made as to the cause, there would be no mistake and no difficulty about the re- medy. But it is precisely on this point that all the remedy-mongers are out at sea, and all their plans make woful shipwreck. We apprehend there is only one cause, and only one remedy. That cause is to be traced by going back to first principles—it is to be found in the vicious selfish- ness of man; and the only remedy 1s to make selfish, greedy and covetous men liferal, kind and good. This is the problem to be solved— this is the great difficulty. Until mankind shall be filled with the spirit of Christianity, and ‘‘love one another,” it 1s clear as day light, they will do evil to one another; and here the whole matter lies, namely, that where man is, there is evil and sorrow—two elements insepa- rable from each other. But while there may exist doubts and differ- ent opinions as to the cause of this great evil, it must be confessed we are at no loss for reme- dies; they come upon us in all sorts of shapes— as thick as blackberries. Now is the time for panaceas, and inventors of remedies; and even those that have been ed and hooted off the stage for their notorious imposture and utter failure; auch as the visionary tribe of Fourier- ites, vote-yourself-a-farm-ites, and, id genus omane, still presume to come forward again with their deceitful promises, their lying schemes, and abortive fantasies. We are, however, far from wishing to class among the above mentioned dreamers the plan proposed in an article published by one of our cotemporaries of Saturday last, over the signa- ture of “(A Citizen.” It isa well written arti- cle, containing many correct views and just principles. The immediate plan, however, pro- posed by this benevolent writer, though very fair and plausible, we deem to be quite imprac- ticable. We would gladly join to help inthe good work, and aid to put down this ulcer of society, if it could be done; but we more than fear it never could be carried into effect by any plan hitherto brought forward. A similar plan was set on foot in this city some years ago, but it speedily became a mere stalking horse for the pride, ambition and covetousness of those who got hold of the management. Such would ine- vitably happen to the plan proposed by “A Citi- zen.” Vive La Bacaretix.—The stories of the | Guelphs and Ghebelines, of the Montagues and Capulets, of the Bianchi and the Neri, all founded | in human natureg are reproduced in the course of time, like trees and animals, and clams and other productions of land or water. In electri- | city there are negative and positive forces; so are there, also, in fashion and music. | The recent organization of fashion and socie- ty in this city, and the opening of the new Opera House, are beginning to produce their natural effects upon the other sections of society, who think they have as much talent, wealth, taste, and good sense, as the subscribers to the Astor Op ra. {Wefunderstand that the residents of down town, and of the squares in the central and lower parts of the city, are determined not to be annihilated by those who reside in the up- per regions. Efforts will be made to bring out a new opera, combined with the ballet, and to getup a different set of subscribers,—perhaps at the Park,—in order to form a counterpoise to the movement in the upper regions and round Union Place. Well, success to it. Weshall wait tosee what result may be,produced. In the meantime, we would advise the manager of the Park to take seriously into consideration the union of the opera with the ballet, as a counterpoise to the other end of the town, and to give the down town fashionables an opportunity to get up at- tractions for themselves as powerful as those of their antagonists at the other end of the city. ANTED, several gentlemen, either lawyers, loafers, or politicians, brokers, or bags of wind, to :eke speeches about Italy and his Holiness, at a great public meeting, which is to be held in this city assoon as funde are raised to pay the expenses of the Tabernacle. N. B.~Every ora- tor will be paid his expenses, provided he does not censider it as an insult. Also wanted, several venerable and respecta- ble old gentlemen, either grey-headed or bald, who would give their names voluntarily and gratis, to become chairmen or secretaries of public meetings. N. B.—If the night on which the meeting is held should be rainy, their hack hire will be paid, and they will positively be car- ried both to the Tabernacle and home again, safe and sound, free of all demands from cab- men. Also, a number of young men, lawyers, loaf- ors, or politicians, as usual, are much wanted for the next approaching Presidential campaign, by both parties. They must be able to speak a two hours’ speech at half a day’s warni N.B.— Their travelling expenses will be paid, together with pocket money, and something for grog. Applicants will please to look in at the proper places, every evening of this week. Barvanos.~Files of the Royal Gazette to the day's later intelligence from Rio Janeiro, She | lett on the 9th ult, | ad inst., have reached us, They contain nothing of interest, Tue Cities of THe Exrine Srate.—The young tities in the Western and Northern part of the State are beginning again to exult, through their newspapers, upon their almost unprecedented growth. We have within a few days heard from Oswego, which now contains 9,539 inhabitants, having more than doubled her population in seven years. No sooner is thestatement seen in Buffalo than the papers of that city commence comment- ing upon the growth of their own beautiful and thriving city, which, in 1825, contained only 2,412 souls; but which in 1835, numbered 15 661; in 1845, 29,773, and which will probably, in 1850, con- tain about 50,000. These are given as specimens. Buffalo is probably increasing more rapidly than any other of the inland cities, but Oswego is lett behind in the contest with Syracuse and Ro- chester, from which places we shall no doubt shortly hear. Our metropolis, in a great degree, derives her greatness from the aid afforded by foreign com- merce, and her increase of almost 60,000 within the five years next preceding 1845, is not in reality so much to be wondered at. But these young giants of the interior grow upon the nourish- ment afforded by our own proud State, or by ho- norably levied contributions upon the products of other States, which are under the necessity of seeking carriage over our territory, in order to get their commodities to market. With our ca- nals (which, during the present season, up to 31st October, yielded in tolls $8,198,406 40,) and our railroads, passing through these cities, each one becomes the depot for the produce of the rich country around, acting the part of no sinecure, but honestly earning its riches and increase by the accommodations and facilities offered to the farmer, the miner, or the manufacturer, thus ev- ery one of the cities that stud our line of naviga- tion, hence througa the State, however rapid may have been their growth, have prospered according to the amount they were able to con- tribute towards the general good. Poughkeepsie, Hudson, Albany, and Troy, are aided by the navigation of the Hudson, but are”at the same time firmly supported by a rich surrounding ,country. Schenectady, sober and staid as her own doctors,of “Union,” makes but little noise;but goes along steadily,and always re- putably,not often boasting,but always prosperous. Next comes Utica, once boastful of her great- nese, until her western sisters, by their greater prosperity, almost eclipsed her brightness—yet growing with a healthful growth, as the sur- rounding country developes its riches. Next we have Syracuse, advancing with right lusty strides, showing us a town of vast importance, and rapidly increasing, where, ten or fifteen years ago, only a respectable hamlet was to be seen, and all made of salt—that is, by the manu- facturing of that article, from the inexhaustible resources found in the saline waters of the neigh- borhood. Although not yeta city, Syracuse has more than inhabitants enough to take upon her- self the responsibility of a municipal govern- ment. We look for the law of her incorpora- tion to be passed by the State Legislature this winter. Rochester, having at an early day, learned, to her cost, that it was dangerous for a new city to grow faster than her real prosperity warranted, now advances surely, and by no means slowly ; her great water privileges would alone make her thrive ; but when the rich country of the Gene- see becomes tributary to her as a market town, her prosperity is doubly sure. Lockport, too, is beginning to aspire to greatness. But of all this bright list none shine so lumi- nous as Buffalo, the Queen City ofgthe Lakes, as her citizens are proud to call her. Her compara- tively spacious harbor is already too small to hold her shipping, and extensive plans have been laid out for artificial basins, in which vessels of all sizes may float. Numerous avenues extend out miles from the centre, lined on either side with magnificent buildings, both private resi- dences and public edifices. All around are the indications of industry and activity. The cease- less rumbling of carts and perpetual din and racket of trade, cause the metropolitan to forget that he is hundreds of miles from home, so like are they to similar indications of prosperity in the greatcity. Those that we have mentioned are only the cities of the Empire State, or the large towns that soon expect to become cities. When, in connectionjwith all these,we count the thriving villages, hundreds of which dot our stalwart State, we may well cast our eyes to- wards our coat of arms, and “‘ Excelsior.” Later rrom Havana.—We are in receipt of files of the Diario de la Habana and Faro Indus- trial, to the 11th inst. The commercial difficulties in England had not had any bad effect in Havana, either in the way of returned bills or failure of correspondents of English houses there. A feeling of pain, and even fear, and some sacrifices had been as yet the only consequence of the British failures. Weest’s painting (we presume of Christ healing the sick) was in Havana, and would shortly be exhibited. Senor Noronha, the Portuguese violinist, who gave some concerts in this country, was playing there. The owners of the steamer Guadalquiver, which it will be remembered left here some time since for Cuba, to take her station as a coasting vessel for passengers and freight, have purchased two more steamers in England, to complete the line. They are built of iron; one, the Monarca, was originally built for the Flores expedition. The otner, the Neptune, was built expressly for the line. They are expected short- ly at Havana. Letters from Valparaiso to the 27th September had been received. They did not contain any news. Packet Smr Roscrus.—We perceive a change has recently taken place in the command of this noble ship. The Roscius is so well known, so long identified with all the greatest productions of the age, and so long the favorite among the merchants and travelling people of both hemi- spheres, that a notice of any alteration in her #rrangements must be of some interest, particu- larly when an occurrence of this kind is so un- common. Since the Roscius made her début among the many floating palaces that hail from New York, but two gentlemen have had the honor of commanding her. We have now to announce the last change, and although her late. able commander will, no doubt, be missed from the quarter deck, the friends of the vessel may be pleased to learn that he is succeeded by a gentleman of experience, skill, and a good share of genuine sailor hospitality. William M. P. Moore, late her first officer, of whom we speak, assumes the command. Accipent To THE Streamer Nimrop.—Mr. Cloyes, of the New Haven and Boston railroad, says that the Nimrod, on her passage from this city to Bridgeport, became disabled from some cause connected with the machinery. She wa met last night by the steamer New York, Capt. Peck, from New Haven, who towed her into Oyster Bay. i Sporting Intelligence. Cantaevitee Counse,L.1.—Tar Mure Race To-Dar. —The frequenters of the Centreville Course will have an | Sa er ed, ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tuatar.—Thiseventng is to be presented the ignt serio comic, romantic drams of “Rory O’More,” in which Mr. Collins will appear as Rory O’More, the prince of peasants, in which character he will sig “Cruiskeen Lawn,” and dance an Irish jig. Mr. Placide Will sustain the character of De Welskein, a smuggler. The piece is well cast, and will afford an hour’s excel- lent amusement. There are to be two other picoes, “ How to Pay the Rent,” and “ Bombastes Furiose,” in the first of which Mr. Collins will play Morgan Rattler, singing in the course of the piece, two songs, “ Drink deep, My Boys,” and“ What Night,too long.” In the other piece, Mr. Placide plays General Bombastes Fu- rioso; thus the two magnates divide the honors of the evening between them. The weather isthe worst possi- ble for the interest of the house, but yet people will come out, and the Park is very well attended. If we are favor- ed with a few pleasant evenings before the engagement closes, we shall sve crowded benehes. Bowery Tuxarax.—This being thanksgiving, the manager of the Bowery seems determined, that let the day pass as it may, abundance of amusement will be furnished at his establishment in the evening, to all who choose to partake of it. This will be, likewise, the last night but one of the conclusion of Mrs. Shaw’s engage- ment. The first piece advertised for performauce, is the tragedy of “Evadne, or the Statue,” which Mrs Shaw recently appeared in. We have glanced over the cast of the characters, and we find that, without doubt. full justice will be done to each, The comedy of “Crim: 80n Crimes’? will/succeed ““Evadne,” and the evening's smusements will be wound up with the national drama, the “Battle of Bunker Hill, or Boston Boys of 1776,” whioh has been received with loud applause every night of its representation. On the whole, the Bowery pre- sents rare attractions for this evening. Cuatnam Tueatax.—Mr, Fletcher, the manager of the Chatham, has not been remiss in endeavoring to produce « suitable bill of amusements for thankegiving evening, for we perceive that he has re-engaged the troupe of Model Artistes, whose unique personations of magnificent paintings and statuary of the old school: were received with so much gratification, and witnessed by so many thousands of persons when they were here before. The “Tabieaux Vivants,” the comedy of the “Married Rake,” the laughable farce of the “Three Pair of Lovers,” the new and much admired spectacle, the “Birthright of Freedom, or Magna Charta,” to. gether with the drama of the“ Miller's Maid,” are all Promised this ening; the whole forming a billiwhich, tor attractiveness and excellence, has rarely been offered lace of amuse! iving. take ladies, had batter secure ‘appropi ing, to day. Cincus—Bowrry AmruitHeatne.—Great doings at this house to-day; all the little folks in town ought to go to either one performance or another, as there will be no less than three distinct ones, viz: at 10 A. M., 234 P. M., end 7 P. M., and allof them will be of the funniest kind ‘What with the grand equestrian entrées and performan- ces in the ring, the jovialities of Kemp, comic panto- mimes, and all that can be thought of in the way of cir- cus feats—everybody will be pleased, Wedo not know any place of amusement which afferds more fun and wonderment for the money than the cireus does. Cunisty’s Mixstrers—Holiday time is just the time to hear these folks, and, after » good thanksgiving din- nerand a choice regalia, the mind will be in that state of calm placidity which will enable it fully and fairly to ab- sorb inthe fun of Messrs. the Minstrels. We advise, therefore, all those who wish to keep Thanksgivin Day as it ought to be kept, to lay aside all care an troubl+ for the day, hear a good sermon in the morn- ing, eat their turkey in the afternoon, takes nap, and une wake up fully, and go and hear Christy’s Min- strels. Ma. Ricano Horrman to-night gives a grand con- cert at the Tabernacle, and from the great enthusiasm which this young gentleman has succeeded in awaken- ing in his behalf, we have no doubt the house will be fully attended. All remember the furore which was created by the performances of reve de Meyer, and the astonishment which his original mode of handling the piano produced. Mr. Hoffman is tris pupil, and from his great natural talent andthe advantages which he has thus enjoyed and fully taken abo al of, he is aes- tined to make quite a figure in his profession. ' He is as- sisted this evening by numerous well known artiste,such as Mr. Burke, the violinist; Messrs. Timm and Scharfen- berg, pianists; Mr. Leach and Mr. Eastcott, vocaliste; and Herr Garoni, violoncellist The pi e will include some splendid fantasiss on the piano, aod like- wise various pieces in which Mr. H. will be accompanied by Mr. Burke on the violin. The other artists will also contribute in their turn to make the evening pass plea- santly. Dr. Coutyen’s Living Mopers.—A splendid house will be the natural consequence of such a bill as is put forth this ming. The Greek Slave, Sappho, Venus attired by Graces, Fairies’ Revelry, &0. &c, are among the groups. Mr. Jamieson arrived at New Orleans on the 15th inst. He is to play at the Americ:n Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Wemyss are engaged at the came house. Mr. Dubreuil and Madam Fleury Jolly, now of the Orleans Theatre, arrived in the Crescent City on the sth inst. The Bishop troupe meet with signal success at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Mr. Booth, the tragedian, was to appear at the Arch Street Theatre last evening. Mr. Charles Pitt has an engagement at the Arch Street. : Barney Williams is performin; Lon hens fe The house is fille papers of that city with great success in babe night, and the loud in his praise. City Intelligence, Tae Faencn Steamer New Yorx.—On account of the weather, which was so stormy yesterday afternoon, the French steamer was detained, and did not leave at the time appointed. She will sail this morning at seven olock. The cargo of the New York is quite large, consisting of 1,000 gallons oil, 50 tons rice, 5 tons potash, 13 boxes merchandise, and $27,000 in specie. The mai is also very large. The difficulties between Capt. Pacini and our Health Officer, which arose in consequence of Capt. P. having paid his fees at Newport instead of New York,have all been settled to the perfect satisfaction ofthe city and offlcers. So the New York goes out without any nd we hope this will be the end of all complaints against the management of these steamers. Messrs. Heroult & DeHandel have in their hands four fine ships, commanded by experienced officers, and the only thing required is to consult their own interests, which are identieal with those of the public. Mn. 8.C. Rexo’s Lectune.—Yesterday evening the above young hero, fresh irom the battle-field of Monte- rey and Buena Viste, gave another lecture on the Texan Seouts and Rangers, at the Society Library Broadway. On this occasion, we are happy to say, not only that the young lecturer acquitted himself well, which, in such cases, is one half the battle; but that the public, by a numerous and Gu neg attendance, did well, too, which is the other half of the battle—so that much as we wore pleased with the lecturer, we were equally well pleased with the audience. What, indeed, is more cheering to the li ‘aspirant—the public lec- 7» whore anxieties are so great—than ent? We were pleased, therefore, to find, that New York, imitating the gener South, held torth th nd of encouragement to tl ‘oung ‘Texan lecturer; we were pleased to hear the inhabitant of splen- did marble palaces invite him to dine at his plenteous mansion. This is as it should be; this is the way the Baltimoreans greet the well conducted stranger (who shows real merit in his lectures) when he comes among them. “So should desert in arms be crowned.”’ Upon the whole, last evening’s lecture was a high treat to us; we felt pleased and delighted as we listened to the well told anecdotes of the war; we were ogee too, when we found ourselves in such good and noble company as that of Hon. irs. ba hg Polk, Hon. Mr. Ferris, Senator Dix, the Hon John J. Morton, and many others, who ani- mated by their kind countenance snd pzesence, the youthful efforts of the lecturer. Tue Sronm or Yestevar—We had a perfect de- luge in shape of a rain-storm Testerday—boginn! 7 about 19 o'clock M., and lasting throughout the day.— We have rarely witnessed #0 heavy a shower, and the streets were deeply floodedin many quarter about the city. The new sewers, now in proj of construction. were much injured in some of the streets, in conse. uence of the water flowing over from the channels and side walks. Several cellars in the vicinity of the First ward, flooded over with water. About 5 o’olock the wind shifted towards the N. W. Miuitany Argivat.—We are happy to announce the arri of Firat Lieut. Charles L Denman, U 8S. regi- ment Mounted Riflemen. who has just returned from the sont of war, to recruit his health, which is very much impaired from the effects of the climate in Mexioo, It will be remembored, when this iment was organised, the city of New York received but one appointment, and that of the very lowest grade, Mr. Denman reoesiving it; therefore much was expected from its only repre- sentative in the ‘ tented our fering from disease. bravery at the battle of La H only be gratifying to his friends, but to our city, of ‘which he was theonly ive. Manine Conrs.—Liout. W. S. Shuttleworth hes Park Povwesin.—The coma eye seat j nap Ma tain, #0 called, at the Park. Batts.—Theseason has daily advertisements show. Mapame Resteit.—The application to the Supreme cont to admit Madame Reetwil to bail, is further post- Poned. Paime, Wano & Co —Judge Edmonds denied a stay of proceedings in the case 7 Prime, Ward & Co. ind signed a warrant for their commitment. Tue Case or Mantix Hane —The indictment for bigamy found against Hare, has been, by order of Judge Edmonds, removed from the Court of General Seesions into the Court of Oyer and Terminer, and will be tried at,the January term. Tue cate Mr. New.—We learn that the lifeof Mr. Alexender R. Neil was not insured; we also learn that he was not an Odd Fellow. Dearn sy Arortery —Coroner Walters was called yesterday to hold an inquest at No. 9 Munroe street, upon the body of Charles Wall, aged 74 years, who died suddenly in the brewery of Mr. Millbank, in Madison street, of which establishment he waa the foreman. Ver- dict, death by apoplexy. Cup Burnep to DeatH —The Coroner was also called to hold an inquest at No. 156 Third street, upon the body of a child nineteen months old, named Godfrey Botta, who, during @ temporary absence of his mother from the room, crept to the furnace and set his clothes on fire, and was thereby #0 severely injured that he died shortly afterwards. Police Intelligen: ' Charge of Grand Lirceny.—A man by the name of Thomas Pears was arrested Lhgew ey on a charge of stealing a lot of clothing, valued at $29 50, the property of Benjamin Rawson, No 13 Dover street. ‘he cloth- ing was found in the possession of the accused, and Jus- tice Osborne locked him up for tris]. Steuling Cotton —Officer Lee, of the 4th ward, arrest- ed, yesterday. a man by the name of George H Bunker, on aol ‘of atealing # bale of cotton, worth $16, from the slip foot of Pine street, the cotton having been taken from on board of the ship Columbia. Justice Osborne locked him up for trial. Stealing a Coat.—A man called Thomas Pierce, was arrested, yesterday, by officer Williston, of the 4th ward, on scharge of stealing a coat worth $12, belonging to David Cutting. Justice Osborne locked bim up for trial. Charge of Stealing a Watch.—Officer Coyle, of the lst ward arrested yesterday ® man by the name of Henry Alton, on a charge of stealing a silver watch, the pro- perty aptain Garret. Justice Osborne locked him up for @ further ltr Stealing Brass —-Officer Murphy, of the 14th ward Pillee, srrested yesrcrday two black fellows, called Tom lain and Jerry Thompson, on a charge of stealing from the iron foundry of Rodman & Co ,a quantity of brass and iron, taken at various times, valued at upwards of $300. Justice ham locked both up for trial. eye sore to most all visitere already set fairly in, as the Thanksgiving Day. Proclamation, BY JOHN YOUNG, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE oF NEW YORK. A day of public thanksgiving is due to Almighty God, for blessings.bestowed upon the people of this State dur: ing the past ze le sang war has been raging upon our na- tional frontiers—while the principal ee of @ sister State has been ‘ged with @ pestilence that walketh at noon-day, and while gaunt famine and disease afflict the fairest portion of the mother country, the State of New York presents a gladsome picture of universal piness and prosperity. Seed time and harvest have been continued to the husbandman—the laborer and the artizan have not soughs in vain for employment—- the ships of the merchant have traded in peace with the nations of the earth, and plenty has crowned the efforts of all classes of society. ‘The blessings of free government—the means of uni- versal education—the seourity of person and property, and the supremacy of law and order, have been vouch- safed to us in an eminent degree. For all thi ad for other good gifts, we are indebted to that Providence whose boney and proteetion are content, upon all, without regard to country or condi- tion. I, therefore, respectfully commend to the people of this State, to observe the 25th day of November next. os a day of public thankegiving ; to abstain on that day from their usual avocations, and mingle, with their thankegivings, prayers to Heaven for the continuance of its smiles, and for its protection sgainst famine, disease and crime. In testimony whereof, | have caused the privy seal of the State to be hereunto affixed, Witness my (L. 8] hand, at the city of Albany, this eighth day of Oct., inthe year ofour Lord one thousand eighth hundred and forty-seven. JOHN YOUNG. By the Governor. Henry V. Corr, Private Seoretary. Proclamation. Mayoun’s Orrice, Nov. 23, 1847. In conformity with the recommendation from the Governor of this State,I earnestly urge upon the in- habitants of this city, the observance of Thursday, the 23th instant, as a any of Thanksgiving to Almight; God for the manifold and unmerited mercies whicl have been showered upon us during the past year. Our city has been preserved from the ravages of fire and from the devastation of pestilence. As a city and a community, prosperity has attended us; and it is very mee tand proper that day should be specially set apart on which Christians of ali denominations should unite with One heart in rendering praises to the Great Author of our being and the bountiful Bestower of all the good br: 2 we enjoy. I, therefore, recommend that on that day all public offices should be olosed—that all classes should refrain from their usual secular avocations,and with one accord unite in their offerings of devout thankagivings. WM. V. BRADY, Mayor. Proclamation, THANKSGIVING DAY IN CONEY ISLAND. Govennon’s Orrice, on THs Sea Stone, November 24 1847 In conformity with the ancient and revered practice of the Governors of this Imperial nd, 1, Governor hereof, earnestly urge upon the inhabitants of all its provinces, from the lowest point of low water up to the highest top of the highest sand bank, the observance of Thursday, the 25th day of November, as a day of thanks- ving for the Lenny pone manifold mercies, and the bril- ‘isnt affairs which have been showered upon us and the me waters oe oe during the last year. The terri- tories of this island have been saved from the ravages of fire, because there is little on it to burn, and, also, from the devastations of pestilence, in consequence of the purity of the air, and ventilation of the habitations. Asa great community, a moral and Christian commu- nity, peace has reigned among us, no war has troubled our borders, nor have our invincible legions im- vaded apy foreign country, or plundered auy foreign or Christian nation. We have had meas signal victo- ties, too numerous to record, over our briny enemies of the deep; we have caugh* and killed clame more nume- rous than the sands of our sea shore. The tautog has been destroyed by barrels full; but wo every reason to thank our destiny that we not battered down the wails of any neighboring city; we have not sacked the capital of any neighboring State, nor plundered or levied contributions upon the unof- fending people of any contiguous terrivory. We have not, as Christians ot one demomination, gone forth to woege war egainst Christians of another denomination, nor Killed,nor plundered, nor shot, nor exeouted.all those who opposed our demands. 3 ope emands In Coney Inna and ite de- pendencies, , industry, quiet, an sense have Prevatied. We have beem covsiicus of glory, but that glory which flows from catching the fishes of the ocean, or the wild bi which fly across our sand hills,without resting. We are contented with our lot in Coney (sland, and desire not to annex any other dominions to our territory, however inviting, or however rich in easployed, and consider: | cv mines, or poor in people. 1, theretore, Governor of this Island and all the Yerri- tories depending. recommend that on the aforesaid day all the public offices be closed, all the usual avocations Par pele so hed np ram pray apen oan have span tin tautogs c Fange ths ocean in peace and security; that the sea-birds be not molested ty the fowling piece, nor the land birds be disturbed by the sporteman; but that all classes repair in the night to th» highest sand bank, and offer up thankegiving for the peace and tranquility we have enjoyed, the morality we bid encouraged, and the absence of all famine and pes ye our shores, \y order of THE GOVERNOR. Jonn Persnsox, Seo'y. Evacuation Day. FIRST BRIGADE, N. Y. 8. MILITIA. First Mountep Lecion—Bricaps Orvens.? New York, November 22d, 1847. The memorable anniversary of the 25th of November, 1783, has again come round, the anvaal return of which has always been celebrated by this Brigade by a general parade It hes pleased the Commander-in-Chiet to set apart the 25th November (this year) as a day for Thanks- giving and Prayer,and at this ever-to-be, remembered pi |, when our ears areringing with the accounts of the glorious achievements ot the Volunteer Militia of both city aad country, in the recent battles in Mexico, « better selection could not have been made. I would, therefore,recommend that the several com pa- nies comprising this command assemble at their usual parade grounds, at 9 o’clock, A. M., and the Field and Staff of the several Regiments, at the State Arsenal, in uniform, dismounted; ce proceed to their several laces of worship, (conformable with the Proclamation of bis Excellency the Com! jer-in-Chief,) after which - Brivade “Cine will mee | the,Arsenal for Parade and eview, Troopers mounted. Col. Joho Stewart will direct the National Colors to be displayed on vhe = Staff on the Battery, at sun rise he will detail the Lafayette Horse Guard, Capt. Forsyth, to fire a national salute at the new State Arsenal, be- tween 12 and | o’clock, noon, from the guns left on the B by the British ao Nov. 25th, 1783 Col rf will Veteran Corps of Ar- tillery to fire a Continental Salute at sun rise, on the N. B.—The Commissioned Officers of this Brigade will meet at the Arsenal, at 7 P. M, 24th inst. Byorderof ' HENRY STORMS, Brig. Gen. Jon A. Booanr Brig. Major, Hewny J. Storms, Aid-de-Camp. —_—_—_—_—_——> Meloedcon.—Great amusements at this Saloon pie. bi ineelsy, dancing, &e. White and Master Ploteux.—The Minstrets at this ‘place’ of emusement commence to-day at | o’clock, and the evening av7. Refreshments of every can be had at Thanksgiving Day —An ap Amusements 1s provided for the rican Maseum ‘The lowa tudi Great Westera others are Mences, at il, A. M., at half-past pas. 9 in the evening