The New York Herald Newspaper, November 29, 1847, Page 2

eae November 29, 1847. ee —— = New York, Monday, ‘To Correspondents, No notice can be taken of anonymous communications Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of thewwi'er ; not necessarily for publication, but as a guaranty of his goed faith. We cannot undertake to returarcected communications ‘The Herald for Europe. ‘We shall publish an edition of the Herald for Europe to-morrow at twelve o'clock, togo by the steamship Acsdis, which will leave Boston on Wednesday. The letter bags will close at our city Post office at half-past three to-morrow afternoon, It will contain the latest military, civil, political, commercic! and finanoial intelli- gence, from all parts of Mexioo and the United States; and also, an scourate engraving of Chapultepec and Mo- lino del Rey, the scenes of the two lsst struggles that preceded the capture of the olty of Mexico. Price 6% cents. ‘Tho French Steamer. The Unionis in her nineteenth day, if she sailed on the 10th inst. She may be expected to arrive at any moment. important News from Mexicg. We received by telegraph, last night, intelli- gence from Mexico, which, ‘though only two days later, yet contains germs from which the future may be conjectured. It will be found in another column, under its proper head. The different castes and classes of Mexico, ap- pear to be taking different directions and pursu- ing different courses under the present authority maintained there by the American army. It is announced that nearly a sufficient number of members of Congress have assembled at Quere- taro to form a quorum, and that, after the elec- tion of a new President, they will proceed to de- liberate upon the present condition of the Re public. On the other hand, Paredes and the fragments remaining of the military, appear to be still indulging in hopes’ of recovering their lost power, by some contingency or other, ori- ginating from European intervention. No doubt a great part of the clergy, and some portion of the military, would wish to invoke the interfe- rence of France or Enzland; but in the present relations of Europe, there is no probability of events taking place in that direction tavorable to the monarchical party of our republican neigh- bor. On the other hand, the people of Mexice—the middle and lower classes—appear to be accom- modating themselves to the new circumstances of their country, under the A ican regime. Liven the guerillas are disappearing—first quar- relling among themselves, and then seeking to obtain the interposition of the American military authorities, wherever they exist. According to all appearances, the country, wherever the American power prevails, is beginning to return to repose, quiet, and industry. In fact, Mexico, if under American military rule, only for one year, would obtain so much repose, go much en- joyment, and so much comfort, that they would hardly agree to the evacuation of their country by the American army. The noisy politicians, the military caste, and the clergy, who have domineered over that beautiful country for the Jast quarter of a century, have, by their misrule, the Ficid. A very important political meeting was held at Montgomery, Alabama, by the friends of Gen. Taylor—an account of which will be found else- where—at which addresses were issued to the people of that State, and arrangements made for the creation ofan electoral ticket favorable to him, for the next Presidency. In the South and West, several similar demon- strations have been made in various quarters.— The popular impulse in those regions seems to be stirring, in spite of the pressure of the poli- ticians to keep itdown. Many of the newspapers have burst the bands of party, and declared them- selves in favor of the hero of Buena Vista; and in all directions the ice seems to be breaking, in that region of the South and West. The arrival of General Taylor at New Orleans, and his pre- sence on the Mississippi, may give 4 new in- spiration’to the'popular body, as he is determined to confine himeelf entirely to his private affairs during his visit, and avoid all political aseocia- tions and declarations, without using any of those appliances which are generally put in mo- tion by other distinguished men, to make himself popular. Thus we go. The great meeting at Lexington and the speech of Mr. Clay, were intended as the resuscitation of the claims of that distin- guished statesman to the next Presidency. That movement was preceded by a secret circular, which was sent all over the country, underrating and depreciating the meetings in favor of Gen. Taylor, and preparing the way for the trotting of Mr. Clay into the field. The motives of Mr. Clay and his friends have undoubtedly psoduced a great effect on the country, particularly in New York and New England, where General Taylor has been less enthusiastically received than in other places. With the exception of a few whig journals at the North, the greater part of the press attached to that party, seems dis- posed to encourage the movements of Mr. Clay. On the other hand, the friends of General Scott are not idle: They are busy, mustering their forces and preparing the ground on which to bring him forth, at an early day in the epring; and the few organs they possess in this State and New Jersey, are rapidly taking their stand. On the other side of the question, the demo- crats are by no means idle. If Mr. Polk is not to be the candidate for the presidency—and his legs are supposed to be too short in this advanced age of the world—the friends of the administra- tion are gradually forming themselves into two separate camps—one in favor of Mr. Buchanan, and the other in favor of Judge Woodbury, of New Hampshire. The prestige of the present Secretary of State seems to be strong. He has carried Pennsylvania in the recent election, and his friends in the South; and West will endeavor Orgra anv Fasuton.—The new Italian Opera has been underway a week. ‘ Ernani” is to be repeated for the last time to-night, and then thrown aside for a fresh effort. With the excep- tion of the opening night, the house has been only tolerable. We understand, however, that there is the prospect of a full house of some kind or other to-night. It has beem stated with great positiveness, that all the rules of exclusion which had been agreed upon, as well by the private managersas the public havebeen totally and alto- gether rescinded. These rules appear not only to have excluded all the press from the free list, comprehending probably a hundred persons, em- bracing editors, reporters, printers, and_printers’ devils of al) kinds, every night, but the exclusion extended over a long list of amateurs, dilettanti, or “dead heads,” as they are rather quaintly called, who have been usually gratified with a free ticket by the managers, that they may make a show before the public, of full houses and a prosperous treasury. to throw over his broad shoulders the mantle that may be vacated by Mr.Polk. The attempt to resuscitate Martin Van Buren is confined to afew personal friends in this State, who can burn barns, dig potatoes of any size, and create a great noise ina cheap way. Their power is entirely restricted to,New York. These movements, however may be modified and changed, eooled or invigorated by the proceedings of the next session of Congress. Thus we stand in the great presidential game, at this time. The people, in opposition to the politicians, show a disposition to move against organised parties, in favor of General Taylor; prepared the great mass of the people for the en- oyment of almost any kind of peace and repose 3 and if the American army shall procure them this repose, it will effect a vast revolution in the sentiments of the Mexicans themselves—a revo- lution which would end, ultimately and quietly, in annexation. Rumors are circulated of forming two States out of Mexicoof her invoking the interven- tion of Europe—of the establishing of a mo- narchy—of the re-organization of her scattered forces, which even yet amount to above thirty thousand. All these rumors may be expected to continue for a time, and even to be an encourage- ment, both of the hopes which are entertained of some European aid and intervention, and also of some favorable change in the dispositon of things in the United States. The speech of Mr. Clay, when it arrives in Mexico, will give encouragement and force to all these rumors; many of the leading men in that republic consider Mr. Clay asone of the greatest statesmen of the United States, and probably will calculate upon his being elected to the Presidency on the approaching election here, and that his policy will effect a complete change in the action of the American government.— The circulation of such ideas, backed by the great reputation of Mr. Clay, and others of his class, inthis country, will be the only difficulty which our government will have to encoanter in restoring matters to peace and quiet in Mexico, or ineffecting a permanent and quiet peace. Yet there isno doubt of the effect produced upon the mass of the people by the firmness of the American army and leaders, as shown at Vera Cruz, Montery, Mexico, and other parts of the country. They are becoming Americanized, though the prospect of peace is as far offas ever; yet the pro- bability is, that the expense of the occupation of the country by the American troops, will be de- frayed by the new tariff. which will be levied there.’ Though, then, there is no immediate pro» pect of peace, yet, in fact, we may say there will be little difficulty, after keeping possession of Mexico, in making her pay all our expenses, and in putting down her army. Yet there is little probability either of immediate peace, or of immediate annexation. Both contingencies are buried in the future. But the prospect is favorable to the continuance of the repose she nuw enjoys, either one way or the other. Mepicau Lirgrature.—We have received a very interesting brochure from a distinguished medical gentteman of the University of Penn- sylvania, Professor Gibson. Dr. Gibson, it seems, every now and again goes to Paris and London, to make himself acquainted with all the medical and surgical improvements and discoveries in those great centres of science. He spent all last summer in those capitals, consulting with the principal medical men, discussing medical sub- jects concerning new improvements, and collect- ing and informing himself of all the novelties in his mysterious and wonderful profession. Ie returned to this country in the Cambria, and in two days after reaching Boston, he had to deliver his first lecture in Philadelphia, which has since been published, and is really an interesting and curious production, detailing all the interesting events which befel him in his visits to Paris and London. The fact that he brings with him from the schools of London and Paris the latest infor- mation and novelties there, is calculated to pro- duce quite a sensation in the medical world, and increase his anditors in Philadelphia. This bro. chure is really worth reading. A New Puaomernevs.—The Louisville Journal gravely states that the reporter who made the sketch of Henry Clay’s speech for the New York Herald, was a thief, an actual thief, and ought to have been punished on the spot. No doubt it is @ high crime to steal the lightning from heaven, and send it to New York next morning. ‘The ancient Prometheus was chained toa rock, and considered a dangerous fellow, for bringing down the lightning from heaven, and the modern one it seems would share the same fate it he were caught in Kentucky. No wonder that Mr. Clay’s opinions are behind the age, when his while the politicians are endeavoring, by excit- ing all sorts of prejudice and using every mode of annoyance, to prevent them from taking the remedy in their own hands for the Presidency. In the meantime, would it not be a good idea for the friends of Gen. Taylor in the city of New York, to commence action—to have a public mecting—a mass meeting—a great meeting, and take the necessary steps to bring forth an electo- ral ticket? If the democratic -national cohven- tion or the whig national convention should afterwards take him up, no harm would be done by reason of these preparations. American Mission ro Roms—We learn from a reliable source at Washington, that the Pre- sident has determined to propose a new mission to his Holiness the Pope, at the commencement of the session of Congress. The measure will be proposed to both houses, and if the action of those bodies should be favorable to the pro- ject, the President will then send in the name of a person to the Senate for the emba In the present state of the relations between the United States and Italy, this movement of the President seems to be very appropriate. No doubt there are a few individuals attached to certain Chrietian eects, who still entertain the antiquated horrid notions attached to the name ofthe Pope; but such feelings at the present day will excite more ridicule than respect. The general feeling, even among the ex- treme Puritans, at this hour of time and eternity, exemplified in the dis- tinguished proprietor of the Tabernacle in this city. No one doubts that the gentleman is pe- culiar and pious in his notions{of the Pope and puritanism. Yet, if he is offered one hundred dollars for the use of the Tabernacle for one night, by the ‘friends of the Pope, and by those who sympathise with his Holiness and choose to getup a public meeting, he does not refuse it, but takes it and pockets it; considering, no doubt, that the Pope hundred dollars, is at leas as good as fifty dollérs from any other less Catholic source. There can be no doubt of the tone of public opinion in this country towards Pius the Ninth, and the movement in Italy, which he has origin- ated, and thus far carried out with such great suc- cess. ‘His Holiness is bringing back the Church of Rome to the novel position which it occupied in the first three centuries of Christianity, before it was corrupted by Constantine, and became a part of the State. - The Pope, by his recent con- duct, has declared against despotic power and in favor of popular rights and popular liberty. This remarkable policy of his has produced, probably, greater sentiments of respect and wider feelings of sympathy among the people of the United States, than it has among eny people in Europe. Yet the best and most relia- ble way of expressing that American sympathy, is not by any public meeting, called by any quan- tity of busy individuals, but by the act of go- vernment, and to be consummated openly before the world. Mr. Polk, therefore, we have no doubt, will refer to this important subject in his message next week, and will bring before Congress the question of an American mission to Rome. That all parties will agree to such a movement there can be no doubt, judging from the sympa- thy which exists in the breast of every member of Congress favorable to the progress of liberty in Europe. The sympathy which was expressed for Ireland's distress, a year ago, is only a part of the same general sentiment which will now be expressed towards Italian liberty, and the noble conduct of the present pontiff. Horens.—The proprietor of the American Ho- tel in this city, will close his establishment in the spring, and go to West Point, where he is building a splendid new one, which is caleula- ted to astonish the world. Jennings, of the City Hotel, isialso about to reeign and go to the coun- try. Great preparations are making at Washing- ton, and several new hotels are about opening.— We have not heard of their quality, however. In Boston one of the hest hofels in the eountr supporters and,his organs would actually threaten nman for sending his correct sentiments over rhe world, | is undoubtedly the Tremont House, The sajl- ing and arrival of every steamer fills it from tap bee 46 0 to bottony yet it ie always comfortable, 116 Wainer f Perhaps the abandonment of these salutary rules of exclusion by the management, may enable them to show a fuller house; but what a sad prospect it affords ofthe movement which had |. been undertaken, in building up and construct- ing a high, fashionable, exclusive circle in New York! In conjunction with our respectable cotemporaries, Colonel James Watson Webb, of the Courier, and James Gordon Bennett, of the Herald, we had aided and assisted in the formation of this society, and in the exclusion of the rabble of the press and of the streets, gen- erally called canaille. No other method existed of construeting a high,class in our republican country, than by establishing such rules as those, as is done by the higher circles of London and Paris, The managers had entered into a contract with the subscribers and the public, to make this theatre extra-refined, by making every one pay one dollar for abox. They had the liberality to let the canaille into the amphi- theatre at half price. This was ‘a great piece of condescension. Now, however, that they have abandoned all these rules, the fashionable cir- cles of the Astor theatre, are inundated by the Goths and Vandais of all parts ‘of the city, parti- cularly by those connected with the press, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, centennially. In such a state of things what is tobe done? It has been rumored that our cotemporary has received back the money he paid for his box; but if any one were to make the same over- ture to us, we should reject it with ind: nation. We made a contract with the ma- nagers and paid our money for so many seats during the season, on the faith of their excluding all the canaille of the press, of the cellars, of the bar rooms and hotels, and that no person should be permitted to go in who had not paid for his ticket,.and who did not sport white kid gloves and appear like a gentleman. Now all these salutary rules are rescinded, and probably the next move of the managers, Sanquirico & Co., will be to send agents all about the town, and not only to offer free tickets, but actually even white kid gloves. Consequently, every man sporting moustaches will be in danger of being arrested by the Opera police, of being car- ried to Astor theatre, invested with white kids, and there be imprisoned and confined and pu- nished a whole long tedious night,with having to listen to a dull Opera, in order that the house may make a respectable appearance. Where will be the end of all this want of firmness and want of determination ?_ We think we shall see the thing out. Apvrgoacn or WinteR—Tue Oxp Cio’ Trane. ‘The mornings and evenings are beginning to be extremely cold. The fall has thus far been very -double dose of Indian summer, but the dose is now nearly expended, and every day we expect the winter to commence with a cold, sharp, biting west wind. As the winter approaches, it brings with it the responsibility of the rich and independent, and the distresses and privations of the poor and needy. Besides food, men, women and children must be clothed; as you go through Broadway, or any of the bye-streets, the eye can discover numbers of poor creatures, illy prepared, from their clothing, to bear the chilly blasts of our severe winters, that will soon be on them.— There arc a great many persons, not rich, but who are well to do in the world, as the term is, who have plenty ot old clothes, of all descriptions,gthat would be extremely valuable to the poor, but of little value if sent to the old clothes shops, and cold for a mere song. A few days ago we sent to one of those shops a large bag full of such articles, merely for the purpose of getting rid of wardrobe lumber. These old clo’ people are curious chaps. They sent us back for the whole lot only $5, and on ascertaining this, the servant was directed to return and demand them, as they were certain- ly worth ten or fifteen dollars, at least. We are now determined to take and distribute them among the destitute of the city, sooner than that the old clo’ people, who live on the distress of others, should reap any benefit from them. We have, therefore, at our disposal, a large quantity of oldclo’, and we mean to turn old clo’ dealer, merely for the fun of the thing, and partly for the benefit of the poor. e don’t mean to interfere with the regular Hebrew old clo’ people of the city, or to defraud any of the descendants of old Noah of their legitimate busi- ness, for we suppore when he came out of the ark he had a large quantity to diepose of among his grand-sons. So it is with us, after our return from our long voyage, and we intend, if we can find a proper mode of distribution, to e them all away to the poor of our day. Persons, therefore, who can give, reliable information where there are poor boy, and girls and poor women in want of some comfortable second hand clothing for winter, wil | please to let us knew, and we shall sake,arrangemente, in conjunction with our better half, to carry on as large a business in old clo’ as our wardrobe wili afford—and all gratis. So, go ahead. New Books. La Marine Francatse, sy Evoene Pactns, Captain or tHe Frexcn Steamer New Yorx —We have been ented by the gallant Captain E. acini. with a work ating the above title, written by him. Itisindeed a be valuable book, admirably printed, and adorned with superb engravings, from the painting of the cel brated artist, Morel Fatio. M. Pactai, who js lieu- nt in the French royal navy, and will shortly obtein the command of s man or inf as we have ers juree, though avery young man, hes ce in the profession, to which he is an The contents of his book show the most com- plete knowledge of every detail of the French naval ort. and of the history of the navy of France, Europe, and all arts of the werld. It is highly desirable that snch a k should be tranrlated and published by one of our Ddooksellers. It would command a great sale in such port as New York, where everybod: more or leas con- nected with the navy, and would appreciate a work which would be both amusing and instructive. Cantos Rasavan’s Cotnsr or Lessons ror Leannine THY Sranisnh Lanou. —This work has been looked for with much interest for a year post. After an atten- tive perusal of the Jessons which it contains, we edvire all persons who wish to learn the Spanish ate to adopt this system. ‘The course of the author is derived from'the celebrated Manesca’s method, which has aided 0 ny excellent pupils in the difloult study of the French langusge. The leseone of MR. ore practical and oral at the same time. Every body knows that con- vereation is the beat means to acquire # language; to hear and imitate are really indispenss ble in such a case M, Rabadan thoroughly unders his tesk; he hes written a book whioh will undoubtedly maintain a high standing in the collegen and public institution: of the discourne, especially the pronoun verb, are explained in the simplest manner, and the idioms, wh: are the most dificult things to learn in apy language, sre stamped upon the Ltt memory by gradually progressing with the use of the grammar. M. Rabsdan is well known in New York. where he has taught bis mother tongue for about nine- ears, with great success. ‘The work to which vel this short notice, will give hit, obia brepe. tation. The book je ® very large jyma, antsonsel Hated, apd sold b tab ye F rene mild, almost as genial as spring. We have had a. Iyrerestixe Inreuiicence From Souta Amert- ca.—We have received, by the fine, fast sailing schoover Henry A. Barlings, Wiley, from Mon- tevideo, advices thence to the 7th, and from Buenos Ayres to the 2d ult. inclusive, Our correspondent at Montevideo gives us the Latest intelligeace, ia the foilowing letter:— Monreripro, Ost. 6, 1817. Affaire in Montevidee—The Blockade of Buenos Ayres — Our Markets, $e., $e. This city is besieged, as heretofore, and has to rely on Rio Grande, Brazil, for supplies of beef; in which trade many small vessels are engaged, General Oribe having taken measures to prevent ths possibility of getting cattle from any part of this country. Beef in the mar- ket ranges from 25 to 50 cents per pound; fowls, one Spanish dollar each, and other items in same proportion. ‘ou may therefore judge that our market expenses are nots trifling consideration, Guerillas of latehavo be- come more frequent between the outer and inner par- ties; thoy appear to be more for amusement than for conquest, or for any steers result, Some few days ago, the O1 party were preparing 4 “mine,” in a house near the outposts, when an ex; 0a took place much earlier than heat intended, whereby two of them were blown to atoms, and others severely wound. ed; would that «ll euch cowardly and inhumen practices resulted the same way. ‘The ports of the sr 9g provinces are but nomi- pally blockaded by the French. Not only are nu- merous coasting vessels permited to trade freely be- tween those ports and Montevideo, with full cargoes to and fro, but latterly many sea vessels, of various nations, (amongst which are English and American,) have proceeded henoe in ballaet for cargoes, and have tered those porte unmolested by the vigilant block- ers. This is really an unprecedente? blockade, but it suits our purposes here, as we are more abundantly sup- plied with the various prafuaiions of the provinces than during times of peace. Foreign manufactures, breadetutfs, ko, are forwarded hence in exchange, and thus the unsettled state of affairs is only felt indi- rectly; General Rosas has been disposed to close bis ports — the trade with Montevideo, but it appears some of the Governors of the upper pasrinets will not agree to the measure; particularly Urquiza, of Sa Fee, unless Rosas makes provision for the support of their respective governments; this of course he will not accede to, and therefore the probability is, that affairs will remain in their present state, until néw instructions and orders arrive from the government of France, when Gen. Rosas will be governed by circumstances. Our market is abundantly supplied with four, much having arrived from Rio, for account of speaniencnsy and as the new orop is expected to arrive in all thisand next month, prices must range low. Last sales eight current dollars on board, for a coe a direct from tho States. Exchange on England 41}. Hides for the Stat 26 Ln 6 lbs. Common washed wool, 13a16 rls ar. Horse hair mixed, $16 qt. Nutrias, 2% to 3 ris lb, very scarce. Sheep skins, 14 to 18 ris per dozen or 30 Ibs. , The 2d ult. completed the 739th day of the blockade of Buenos Ayres. Inthe Comercio del Plata of the 7th ult., we find a correspondence between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of New Granada, and the Minister of the same rank of the De- partment of Buenos Ayres, touching the proposed Congress of the South American Republics, to take place at Lima, in which the New Grana- dian dilates at some length on the difficulty of fixing determinately the points to be arranged by this Congress, and the loose manner in which the matters to be discussed are settled on, and the want of uniform instructions to the various representatives, and says that New Granada fears that although the Congress were to assemble at Lima, but litte would be done, and the only effect would be to make the whc fe affair ridicu- lous in the eyes of the rest of the nations. To avoid this, which would doubtless be a severe blow to all concerned, New Granada re- | commends all the various republics first to have a free and frank interchange of opinions on the subject, settle on some plan as to what they wish to do, instruct the plenipotentiaries ac- cordingly, and then, when they meet, all will go smooth, and can be settled on without delay. He then goes onto recommend as a primary step an arrangement of peace emong themall,from now henceforward, which will be a guarenty to the world, of order, und the indispensable pre- cursor of a more firm ajliance, which will insure their independence, and allow them to mutually sustein one another against the insults and ag- gressions of powerful nations. As aflairs are now, what the South American Republics have most to fear, is not the intervention of European powers, but the provoking and attracting it by their own quarrels and example; and thus to set out with the principle of not admitting any such intervention is absolutely laying themselves open to all other influences which are brought to bear, under any name or any pretext. He then gece on to say that the stand go repeatedly taken y the United States as regards foreign inter- vention, colonizing on the American continent, and the fixing the rights and prerogatives of consuls and ministers, ought to form the basis ot any alliance of the Southern Republics. He then goes into various details as to the attitude which the various republics ought to bear, one to another. The whole article is a very well written one, and thows the spirit ubroad now-a- daye, among our Southren Republics. The time for molatae this congress does not yet appear to betixed. We regret that our files do not contain the answer of the Buenos Ayrean government to this note, [From the Buenos Ayres Packet, Oct. 2.) The intensive Government in Montevideo having ar- ranged everything to their satisfaction with the loan- mougers, securing the promised cession of $150,000 per month, revoked, as was anticipated, on the 22d ult., the decree augmenting the duties on exports. Emboldened by their success, they bave ventured upon a fresh scheme of spoliation in the rhape of a decree, (submitted pro torma to Thieubsut, Bric, and other representatives of the foreign mercenaries and their fellow Notables) re- leasing the military, officers and soldiers, the civil em- ployees, kc , &e,, from the obligation of paying house rent during the continuance of the war. The poor landlords are left to console them the nation will discharge the debt, in form to be established hereafter modest offer this for a it who, after selling all their revenues for years to cot are obliged to circum- vent or cejole the farmers of those same revenues in order to obtain wherewithal to subsist ! Buenos Ayres Marker, Oct $393 @ $394 each; do Patriot, 392'8 393 do; Plata, ina, 21 » 22 dotor one; Dollars, Spanish, 24 a 2434 each; riot end Patacones 24 a 245¢ do; Six ant Cent Stock at par; Exchange on United States, 21 a 21}¢; hides, matadero or saladero descarnedo,'27 » 28 lbs. each, 68 a 60 per ia; do matadero, country, 25 a 29 Ibs., 50 a 52 do; do Spain, 43 47 do; do North America, 40 « 42 do; do of all stake, 40 a 45 do; do salted ox do; do do cow, 45 # 5v do; horse hides salted, 54a 56 do each; do do dry, 22 024 do; calf skins, from 3 to 12 Ibs. 43 a’ 46 per prsnda; sheep skins, washed, fine and ordinary, 29 a 30 per dozen; nutria ‘ski 0- minal; horse hair, mixed,65a 75 per arroba; do 55 a 60 do; do long, J8 to 24 in. 120 @ 130 dol. per arroba; Wool, ordinary, washed, 18a 20 do; do do dirty, 8a 10 do; do mestiza, washed,25 a 35 do; do dodirty,12 #20 do; do fine washed 45a 55 do; do do dirty, 25035 do; Tal- low, matadero, raw, 27 «24 do; do do melted, Ist class, 36 @ 40 do; do pure, second class, 32 a 33 do; Grease, pure, 45 060 do; Jerked beef, 45 a 46 per quintal; Horns, Ox, $4.50 # $5 50 per thousand; Do Cow, $150 @ $2.00 do; Ostrich feathers, long black, 10 a lo per Ib; Salted tongues, 10 a 12c per dozen; Hide cuttings, 10 a Ile per quirtal; Shin bones, without price; it, on ,) none, per fanega; Discount,1 al% per oent.month, The highest price of Doubloons during. the’ week $397. The lowest price $332. The highest rate of Exchange upon England during the week, 2 1-6d. The lowest do 2d, No transactions of any moment worthy ofnotice have taken place this weok, Horse hair has # tendency to decline; purchasers have come slowly forward. Sporting Intelligence. Tie Natcwez Races.—The Adams County (Miss) Jockey Club Races commenced on Tuesday, the 9th instant, aad lasted for five d The following is the result of each doy’s contest: — First Day —Matob tor two year olds—$500 a side— mile heats. Won by Capt. Minor’s ch. g. D’Jalma, by ‘Trustee, agaiust Col. Bingaman’s b. f. by Doncaster. ‘Time, 1:59-2:01, Stake of $300, mile heats Won by ‘A bL g. Black Dick, o y. ©, against Col ‘Ay.o. Time, 1:59%4—2:0434. track this 4’ to have been very heavy. The hors» was the favorite, drew the inside of the track, wan never headed and won, easily. fi Third Day.—Purse $250—mile heats. Won by Col Bingamanech oc, Dandy Jim, by D.noaster, 3 y.0. against Capt. Minor’« b. f. Trabattons, by Glencoe, 3 y. 0, Time, 4:09-4:03, ‘Track etill heavy—the Dandy won without ruggle. Fourth Day.—Charealia Plate, valued at $300, and ade the club-entrance $160—thres mile ns ch. Bundle-and-go, by Al- first heat; Capt. Miaor’s ch g ., Won the two last. ‘Time, ©. won by Belshazzar, 3 y. 0 F fih Doy.—Jockey Club Purse, $200 -—Enirance $50, added—best three in mile beats, Won by Capt. Minor’s b. f. Jenny Lind, in one heat, rgainst Col, Bin gaman’s Black Dick, distan Time, 1:53. Aanivat or Race Honses atring of ed yester- leeping Maggie ‘They sre now at ercise tor the ap- Col. Bing n’s stable is expected Picayune, Nov. 19. x tHe Uniten st Almanac and Annual Re- ‘or 1848, gives the following grand total of Juptist organizations, ministers, members, &c. in the United States :—Ministerial associations, Mit; churches, 9,883; ordained ministers, 5,657; ceased preachers, 1,199; the whole number of eburch members, 731 ae nuinber ot baptisms during one year, 36,509. In the eut re world, there wre raid to be 13,804 Baptist churches; 8,469 ordained mini: ters; and 1,031,836 church mem- bers; andthe number of baptisms in one year is set down at 67,005. Tenge, it appears, that more than ald of all the and pembera, in the world, are to he found in the Valted States, Baptist churches, ministers | | yiden chayacrer,-Milway ‘Theatrical and Musical. Park Turarar.—To-night the friends of those admi- rable actors, Collins and Placide, will have an opportuni- ty of sreing them in pieoes well calculated to bring our their peculiar talent. ‘The first piece is to be the comi- drama of“ Born to Good Luck,” in which Mr, Collins play’ Paudeen O’Rafferty, singing two songs and dan- ing the “ Fox Hunter's Jig.” The cast of this piece is well made. Mr. Bass appears as Count Malf, and those who haveseen him in it will recollect it as an excellent performance. ‘I'he cowedietta of the “ Omnibus’ will then be presented, in which both Mr, Collins and Mr. Placide appear. The drama of “Grandfather Whits- head” will close the evening’s entertainment. The pe- culiar beauties of this last piece need to be seen to be properly felt audappreciated. There are few such pleces on the stage, and there are but very few actors capa- ble of performing the part of * Grandfather Whitehaad” aa Mr. Placide does. ‘The engagement of the two come- dians now play at the Park is drawing to a close, and those who to enjoy an evening with them at this Serene resort, had better embrace the present opportu- Boweny Turarne.—The grand spectacle, the “Naiad Queen”’ will be revived at the Bowery theatre this eve- ning, and Miss Julia Turnbull, the popular and much admired danseuse, will, as usual, perform the part of the Queen, having been engaged expressly for it by the ma- mager. We may, of course, expect another great run to this establishment. The performances will commence with the comedy of the “Soldier’s Daughter.” CuatHam Tuearne.—Elder Addams, the celebrated preacher actor, and his con, will appear for the first and only time at the Chatham theatre this evening, in the tragedy ef “Richard 3d.” ‘There is much curiosity te the Elder a6 Richard, and welsuppose he will attract a large house. The comedy of the “Married Rake” will conclude the evening’s amusements, Cincus—Boweky AmrairHeaTRe —Mr. Nixon takes a benefit at this house this evening. of much merit in his line; viz: posturiny in this species of performance by a family elso areas greceful and effective in can well be imagined. Besides this, they horsemen, and their feate in the ring are beautiful. In addition to their owm per- are el dashing and formavce, there are quite’a number of eminent artists ‘who will also appear; such as Mr. W. O. Dale, the eques- trian, BW. Carroll, also an equestrian of much merit, Mr. Lathorne, the man who does what he likes with can- non ball: hore very surprising Bedoun Arabs, Kemp ‘and Williams, the clowns, to whom, by the bye, by way of piling up the fun, the laughing gas will be gravely ad- ministered, and the whole performance winds up with a comic ballet called “ Fun and Frolic.” This is what we may call a first-rate bill,and we hava no doubt Mr. Nixon will find it productive of a creat number of bills of all denominations. from an hu ube one up to the rich C. We trust it may be so. Cunisty’s Minstaets.—This troupe is undeniably a splondid one. ‘Tulk of the Wilmot Proviso—why they have so altered the views of every one who bas seen them, that they say now that, if such is the life of slaves, they fee no i In fact, it would be cruel to deprive any 5S! 4 this band portrays hearted race; and eve imitable, and true to life. Everythin’ goes on swim- mingly with them; large au: i aw that after eight o'clock people can’t real Shee — splendid singing. Truly, we do not sce how they can ever get away from us. This evening they commence their ninth week, and if an: not heard them, let them go at once, and hear the true philosophy cf negro minetrelsy. Sante Hanmonists.—Harmony is everything in this world—no one can get along without it. Kor want of it, families quarrel and fight men knock one another down .d punch one another's heads and eyes ; ladies fall out d squabble; children pull and tear one another’s hair; and, in fact,whenever itis wanting everything goes wrong, and, on the contrary, whenever it is present everything goes right. Thus itis with this band of singers—they are harmonists by name and profession; their singing and acting are full cf harmony, and ee bags al pene a harmonious set, and the public are of me opinion, ‘as they go nightly to Msten to them with the utmost harmony, and they are well worth listening to. To-night they give a very excellent bill, and in the pleasant saloon of the Alhambra a delightful evening can be passed hear- ing it. After the 1 gerpere pe or during the intervals of it, John Niblo will administer cordial comfort to those who require it, in his own peculiar way. Tue Hauser Famity—We understand thet the Hauser Family will leave to-day for Boston, where they intend to give some of their delightful concerts. Move. Artists.—This will be ively the last weck of these artists’ exhibition, as the building cannot be re- tained by them after next hyped therefore we advise all who wish to see the most graceful and beautiful per- formance that perhaps has ever been presented to the public in this city, to go and see them this week. City Intelligence; The Weatner —The thermometer stood at 12 0’clock M., at Wall street, at 44 degrees. The day cold, but dry. and extremely sgreeable for foot passengers, in all parts of the city. Annivensary oF THE Povisn Revouwrion.—The an- niversary ball of the oppressed and ¢xpaizisted Toles, will take place this evening at the Shakespeare Hotel, and promises to be a most sumptuous affair. Several of our most distinguished and i citizens will be pre- sent onthe occasion. A splendid orchertra, and sump- tuous entertainment, given in the best style of this well conducted establishment, will add to this festive celebra- tion Poland! There is a charm, & halo about the pame. By Ret vane oe that does not sympathise in her distresses ? ‘bat friend of freedom that would not be resent to testify his love for her people? We looked f last eveniog at the rooms in the Shakepcare, and the decorations and general preparatious appear to be on the most extended scale. ‘he Polish flag, which hangs from the orchestra, forms & very conspicuous ornament, displaying, as it does, the national arms, emblazoned witl je names of many Polish victories. The Polieh exiles resident in the city of New York, meet to-day at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, near Duane street, to attend a religious service in commemoration of the 17th anniversary of the revolution of November 29th, 1830. The sufferings and eucrifices endured by the martyr nation since its unfortunate fall, cannot be bet ter commemorated than by a religious ceremony, calcu- lated to soothe the griefs of its sons, and sustain their hopes. The Rey. Terzykowicz, chaplain to the Polish exiles, will officiate on this solemn occasion. Fine.—A fire ocourred J; lar attached to No. 121 Willet street, occup! 'e. depot; icemen Leggett and Heyser discovered. and promptly extinguished the fire. The damage was trifling. Common Cougctt,—The Board of Assistant Alder- men meet in thelr chamber at 5 o'clock this evening. Prog, Rictanp’s Acavemy oF ‘Lanovaces.—The French language ts #0 universally spoken, and « /a mode, in this city, and throughout the United States, that we plainly satisfied M. Richard will shortly cbtain con- siderable success by the mode of tuition he has adopted. The pupils under ‘his care, is, from the moment he begins with that system, obliged to speak the languege of Rousseau and Voltaire; he succeeds better day after day, and, without any book, any grammar, as a child muttering his first words, and growing month after month, year after y in size, stren, and intelli- ence, he finishes hi ucation.and free of any fear, soon abie to converse with a Frenchman. We advise all persons desirous to acquire the knowiedge of the French to become -one of Frof. Richard’s pupils. Inroxrcatron.—An unfortanate woman, named Sarah Anne Allen, was yesterday moraing found ine state of stupid intoxication, at No. 150 Anthony street, and bad- ly burnt, her clothes having taken fire. She was sent to the City Hospital. Dratn py Exnavstion.—Coroner Waltera was called sterday to hold an inquest upon the body of Patrick Murdock, ‘a native of Ireland, aged 75 years, who arrived in this city from Europe ‘about @ we board the bark Jane Glason, and died yester: exbauntion produced by the sea voyage. Verdict ac: cordidgly. Tue Porviation or Wisconstn—Irs Future Increase.—In an article yesterday, we inadver- tently stated that Wisconsin had ‘a population the least of the States. This mistake we had corrected, after the city edition was worked off Tie present population of Wisconsin is estimated at from 210,000 to 230,000. Wiscoasin has the precedence of six States. In, 1850, it soems to be conceded thet our population will fall but little short of 500,000. Under the next appor- tionment, we shall probably have seven members of Congress, This is a rapid increase, but none less than the reality. The increment «f the past will serve as an additional momentum to the future. The tollowing table will show how slowly population moved at first,and with what an accelerated increase it hus been gradually jed a8 8 rag gaining :— 1830... 3,245 1842, 1836. 11686 1640. 1838, 18.149 1846 16... 80945 1847. . . (eet) , We have such an extent of territory, (80,000 square miles) acd with a soil so superior and ca- pable of such diversified production, that the in- crease, by emigration, must Keep up for years to come, We also preseat a field for emigration which is worth considering, Weare attne end of the great chain of lakes, and therefore the emi- grant cagnot advance farther, without traversing Wiscoosin. We shall therefore reap for many years to come, the advantage of being a terminus, and thus we gather many in our borders who otherwise might e settled elsewhere. The position of Wisconsin and lowa with respect to emigration, forms a just commentary on these re- marks. Population is not always wealth or pros- perity. Its quality is still more important.— Lillions of one nation may not be as powerful or ag much respected as thousands of another, All history shows that it is rather the character than the numbers which constitute a great State. In this respset, Wisconsin is especially tavered.— For the amount of the poputation, we doubt whether there is a State in the Untoa that will compare with Wisconsia, We haveyth* taithful German, the true-hearted Irish, the industrious Norwegian, the hardy Swede, the ready French- man, blended in. wit) ‘* Yankees,” New Yors- ers, Pennsylvanians, Ohioans, and, in| trath, of nearly every State in the Union. A combination of such elements must make a great people — The toreiga population here, becomes very Soon. not only Americanized in feeling, but tn habit, dress, &c.; and thas we aro assimilating to eacu esterday morning in the cel- + man 5 Gardaer, on « warri aoued by Justice Osborne, where- in he stands charged with obtaining. on the 2let of Au- gust last, and at several other times fotween that dato ths 13th of October last, different bille of dry goods. moun tin; ye eapets on ‘a credit of three months, from Mr. William MeArthur, merchant, No. 72 Wiliam street, by falar und fraudulent representations, ns alleged by the affidavit made vefore the magistrate. It appears the sccused called upon Mr. McArthur for the pur- pose of buying the above goods, and in order to induce him to sell, made the following representations: That he had been in business in Greenwich street for over two years, ‘and that his capital was $100,000 when he business, and on taking stock in January Jast, he had on hand $12,000, bills receivable $4000, and his debts were between $1000 and $2000, and’ his surplus of funds and goods were $4000, over and above his debts and liabilities; and in addition he had $3000, which he received from his brother, making in all « capital of $7,000. Previous, however, to the accused purchasing ' the of goods on the 13th of October, the complainant alle; that he had made an assigoment of his stock of soot, ereby placing all his peppery out of his possession. These goods instead of being conveyed to the store No. 215 Greenwich street, occupied by the accused, were taken to another atore in the same street and deposited. None of these bills have been paid; and Mr. McArthur has since ascer- tained that the representations made by the secused wore false and fraudulent—by tations the complainant was induced to part with the goods, believing euch ts to be correct. An examina- tion was taken yester; cape the sistrate, which resulted in the accused being held to bail in the stum of $1000, for bis apprarance at Court. A Singular Charge of Larceny.—A charge of rather a sivgular nature was yestercay preferred before Justice Drinker, sgainst Joseph Jenkins. constable of the 5th ward, by @ Mr. John Cano, residing at No. 12 Walker street; who seta forth, in his affidavit, that Mr. Jenkins, on the 20th of thiemooth, induced or seduced, his wife from his bed and board, taking with them a lot of house- hold furniture, valued at $99, claimed by Mr. Cann, and tTemove@ the same to Newark, New Jersey, Mra Canm taking two of the oldest children with her, leaving two behiad for her husband—thus making’ an equal di- vision. In this complaint Mr. Jenkins is not charg- ed with the seductio., that being no criminal of- feace, but with non and abetting in carting off the furniture claimed by Mr. Cann. Upon the hus- band finding out the whereabouts of his wife, he posted off to Newark, after some tive or six days had ex- pired, and there found ber and the furniture altogether —the latter he at once removed back to tl Mr. Jenkins positively on the case being fuvestigatea before the magistrate, be will show that inthe first place the furniture does not. belong to Mr. Cann, and the second place, that he merely acting asaa ral the orders and directi: ew York. On fy tirel; ith any Gia, having been committed. ‘The case wi undergo a further investigation to-morrow, when Mr. Jenkins alleges he can prove his entire innocence of the charge preferred against him In the meantime, Justice Drinker held him to bail in $1000 until the termination of the hearing, which he gave, and was released from detention. Grand Larceny.—-Ofoers Riley ond Garvey, of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday two women culled Sarah Carroll and Mary Ann Williams, on a charge of stealing $28 from William Johnson, residing at No. 62 Cherry street, while in a ib,” located at No. 31}¢ Orange fuses, Justice Drinker locked them up for a further enring. Stealing a Watch—Officers Parezo, of the Sth ward, and Dowdican, of the 6th, arrested yesterday a young woman by the name of Martha Thorne,en a charge of robbing a young man by the name of John James, resid- ing at No. 115 Fulton street, of a gold watch, valued at. $40, while in a house ef prostitution, kept by Mrs. Tuok- er, at No. 1 Benson street. Justice Drinker locked her up: for a further hearin Haul of Gamblers.—Officer Parkerton, and others, of” the Eleventh ward, arrested on Sunday morning. ten individuals, both male and female, whom the officers found gambling together in a cel on the corner of Third street and Goerck. They were ail taken before ee aes; and held to bail for their future good conduct. Caught on the “ Lift.”—Two black fellows entered the store of Mr. J. W. Trimble, on Saturday it, and while one priced foes ponte the other seized a pi ft ran out of the store. An alarm was 2 of “stop thief,” and the rascal was captured, a long chase, by officer Crolius, of the 5th ward, and brought to the station house, where he gave the name of John Henry Jobnson, and, in the morning, Justice Drinker locked him up for trial. Great Fresu iy James River.—James River has suddenly risen to an extraordinary height. At 3 o’clock, yesterday, it was higher than it has been known to be since, perhaps, 1795, and was still rising. It was two feet higher than it was in the great fresh of ’42. About 1 o’clock, the entire span of Mayo’s Bridge, from the Rich- mond shore to the Island, was swept by the cur- rent, carrying off six*persons, who were rescued with beats below. The greater portion of that onthe other side of the Island had previously been carried away, and the whole is now un- derstood tbe gone, ‘The banks on both sides below the falls were overflowed. Rockets was, alarge part of it, inundated, and considerable Joss was the conscquence. We understand that a large quantity of lumber has been swept off. kK. H. Whitlock loses thus, about $1000, and R. L. Coleniaa about $3000, ($1500 of which may perhaps, not fall on him.) Glenn & Crenshaw also sustain a considerable loss—the amount not ascertained. Haskins & Libby, the basement of whose store was inundated, Jose, perhaps, $500 in damage to their goods. We hear of no other individual loss in Rocketts from inundation ; but their must be others injured. All communi- cation between lower Rocketts and this side of Gilhe’s creek is cutoff. The steamer Alice broke from her fastenings and drifted down to the bar, where she brought up. She sustained some injury. The dock was overflowed, and all the cellars in the Market Bridge vicinity, on Main street, were flooded—the goods in them generall saved, though some loss has been acattaed. | The Falls’ Plantations, those extensive fields on | the opposite side of the river, below Manchester, which form so striking a feature in the views from Richmond, were overflowed for a great extent. The vessels at Rocketts had sustained No injury up to the time of our last information hen Several had broken loose and gone adrift, but brought up @ short distance below, without material injury. We have serious ap- prehensions for the canal, but trust that the banks have so increased their strength by this time as to withstand the effects of this great freshet better than in former day. Six o’clock, P. M.—The river is still rising. The water is up on the pavement, under the shed used as a fish market, adjoining the old market. Franklin and Cary streets, at Shockoe creek, are over- flowed ; and the water is nearly to the floors of some of the stores near Old Market Bridge. The Virginia Woolen Company, whose factory is next to Hexall’s mill, has sustained some damage from the water, which has risen into the lower rooms of their buildings. It is many feet high in Haxall’s mills. Fearful forebodings are entertained with regard to the canal. The river must have risen at Mayo’s Bridge from 18 to 20 teet.— Richmond Times, Nov. 27. = Tax TeveGrarn at CuarLeston.—The posta of the telegraph have been in process of erection in our city for some time past, and were comple- ted a day or two since. The wire will probably be extended from Columbia to Charleston, and attached to the apparatus within a day or two, and communication at once opened between the two places. The office of the company is loca- ted in State street, one door north of the Bank of the State of South Carolina. We are informed that the posts from Petersburg to Columbia are nearly ‘ll up, and it may be expected that it will be completed, and in working order, about the first of January next.—Charleston Courier, No- vember 25 Hanits or Queen ELLA, rises very late, as ahe seldom to bed before 3 or 4 o’clock in the morning. She takes her Me ¢ regularly at 2o'clock in the morning. In the public audiences given by the Queen, one is almost sure of having to wait one or two hours beyond the time appointed; this is even the case with ber minieters, who bave to wait as well as others. They are, indeed, sometimes sent away after waiting a long time without seeing Her Mojesty at all, and are sometimes called up in the mid if the night to an audience. She latevs attentively to her ministers when they ace speaking to her, and is especially delight- ed with any prorat, proposed of performing some act of benevolence. Theugh possessed of deep sensi- bilities, she is nevertheless bold acd fearless. She boldly drives a team of four horses, and on horseback such is | her intrepidity, that she ventures to ride the most spirit- | ed horse, posi Afi no one but herself would venture to bestrids | Her cousin, the [nfanta Donna Josefa, riding out with her one day, said, “My dear, your horses know that you are Queen, and obey you perfecily.”” ‘The Queen ia very fond of music, and does not confine herself inerely to hear, but she herselfsings aud takes a part in the concerts which she gives, singing Spanish wirs with all the grace of an Andalusian. One of her greatest passions, however, is the toilette ; she is fond of talking on thie subject with her Indies of honor, and showing them her new dresses trom London and Paris. The active life led by the Queen gives to her youtbful ereon all the appearance and charms of robust health. ¢ cares of royaity do not oppress her much; she affect to care little about being Queen and to desire most the welfare of her country. European Postage. Mr Eprron—-By the last steamer | received a lotter, with the following P. 8. :-- P, 8.—-Do not pre-pay any of your letters agein, as we are obliged to pay the postage here (oity of Mentz) again. Only off of your letters has beon received(via Liverpool) free One letter sent via Liverpool, was received vin Havre, and charged 26 kreutzers, Therefore save the postage, and send your letters as usual, via Havre, per packet. Ihave sont many letters pre-paid, and only one recoiy- ed paid, A. a a “= i An Origival Reubens—We call the attention of Conuoissenis of the Arts to the adve: an another column other and becoming one people, with alfithe cha- racteristion of the best nations of Burope, in ad- dition to the poouliar energy god power ot Aime: Re Wiseonsin, Nor 10. { | Melodends. Thiv evening | haved of My y LAY Ty UAL eve lh y | Reais Meliieg In abandanie .