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command of the Rifles, (Persifor F, Smit Ci the the sading eS ee Cay of him in tho lis. Gen. st terms, for gallantry and daring. He has done se itectire service s8 any officer, Ww be his rank, in the fing’ he al an ring the alege, on not of ‘itsmountiog to receive orders, shot off by an escopet ball. His appearal show that a the proper metal in diate commanding ofeer. Captain Kearny—E body is familiar with this glorious offtcer’s fame and deeds: his noble contempt of fortune, his sacrifices of moe: ag into the field a troop worthy him an Jost his left arm in e brilliant charge at a Garits, near | the gates of the city, on the polat of entering pell-mell wita the fying enemy. Cupesin Mason, of the Engineers, is the distinguished ofiver mentioned in such warm terms of commendation by Gearral Seott, for his bold reconnoissances in front of the army, to whoxe science, zeal and intelligence much 1 the success of our army was owing. He was bedly wounded at Motino del Rey. aptain Martin, First U S. Artillery, most brilliant and daring soldi He was incommand of the glorious Taylor battalion, and resin a multitude of affairs with the enemy, wherein he and his brave followers c-vered themselves with glory. At the sanguinsry fight of Chur ubuseo, he lost his lei arm. and occupies ® pro- minent position among the dazzling galaxy of heroes recorded im Scott’s despatches. There are others—Colonels Moore and Burnett, Cap- tain Reynolds, ete.—who are here temporarily, reposing fvom their toils of the 1 compeigas, to whom, their grateful countrymen, in every town through which they pass, will exhibit the same warmth as that which they lave met here. The roar of cannon which welcomed Lhe Leroes, from the Place 2’ Armes and Lafayette Square, on Weducaday last, and the shouts of joy and gratula- tion from the audience at the American theatre, the wame evening, are but an earnest of what awaits them section of the republic. whither their profes- ricnal duties or their domestic relations call them. [From the Mobile Journal, Nov. 27.) iant Capt. Mason, who le the daring recon- . at Contreras, previous to the battle,and the heroic Major Waite, who distinguished himself at Molino'del Rey, whe e was severely wounded, arrived inthis city yesterday, and are at the Mansion House. We learn that the gallant Mejor Bragg, of the United States army, will scoompany Gen. Taylor on bis return from Mexico, and that he may be expected in this city in the course of a few days on a visit to his broth he man who, in the language of Gen. Taylor, “ sav the day” at Buena Vista, will meet with an appropriate reception from our citizens, ‘THE RECEPTION OF GRNERAL TAYLOR. {From the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. 25.] ‘The committee appointed for the reception of General ‘Taylor, day before yesterday sent down an express to Colonel Maunsel White’s plantation The eolonel is requested to send down an express to the Balize, and re- ceive the earliest intimation of the arrival of the illus- trious old hero at tl it. When the n is re- ceived in this city thi eneral has arrived at White’s plantation, # steamboat will be immediately despatched with the committee of reception. The gene- ral, on bis arrival, will be met by the military and civil functionaries of the city in the Place d’Armes. He will then be escorted to the cathedral, where divine service, we understand, will be performed After this, a pro- coesion Will be formed, and the gallant old hero will be escorted to the St. Charles Hotel, where, for the first day, he will give bis levée. The bospitalities of the city are \o be tendered to General Taylor, and a reception will be given to him that will vie with that given to General Lafayette on the occasion of his visit te New Orleans. INCIDENTS OF THE WAR. Rifles (Brigadier General P. F. Smith’s) landed in ‘xico 700 strong, of which only 260 remain fit for duty. ie Voltiguers, under Colonel Andrews, landed 650, and 280 only now can be mustered. Death, wounds, and dis- ease account for the remainder. Other regiments have suffered as severely. NEWS FROM THE BRAZOS. ("rom the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. 2.) ‘The +chooner Panama, Capt. Porter, arrived here last night from the Brazos, baving left that place on the 17th inst. ‘To the politeness of Capt. Porter, we are ind-bted for files of Matamoras papers,and the Monterey Goze/te, ofthe 24th of October. ‘They contain no news of an importance. Dr. George Bullard, an American physi- Cian, wan Killed. « short time ago, by two Mexicans al Tiscaven Grande. The Monterey Gazette, in noticing the murder, rays :— We lear from a friend, who received # letter frcm carea Grande, that an American, Dr. Geo, Bullard, 1bcen murdered by two Mexicans They came to his house under the pretence of getting medical ai . Me went to the house of the supposed patient, and. when whout entering, they stabbed him in the breast, Killiog him instantly Gen, Taylor had not arrived at Matamoras on the 17th inst., though he wes hourly expected. THE SALT LAKE NEAR SANTA FE. {From the Santa Fe Republican, Oct 2.) In ealitog the attention of the public to some of the rources of wealth in this territory, the article of salt ought not to be overlooked. Among civilized nations there is necessarily @ great consumption and dally of it, and to the people of New Mexico, if driven to United states for it, it would be not ony onerously pensive, but could not be obtained by the poor classes tow wisely nature has provided for this animal want! ‘The fnger of Providence, if a becoming reflection be ex- ercised, is visible in all his works. Just as the distance trom a fcreign market would render superfluous and un- he immense and unconsumed agricultural pro- in the territory, so on the other ha d articles of and indispensible use are found within conve- . Ahundred pounds of salt imported from 4 States would cost, apart fron the first cost of ‘ane prime tho articl4, about tem doilers ; but here it can be ob- toimed cheaper than in the United States. The sole ex- pense of procuring the salt is the price of transporte- ton, About seventy miles south of Santa Fe, and bsg river, is the famous salt lake. It nd of considerable breadth, and several streamlets that, at certain seasons, pour their water imto it as a common recep- taole. ‘There is found salt enough to supply not the toriitory only, but helf the universe. It is trans ry not only to different parts of the territory, but imarket in the neighboring departments. ‘Yet the: other localities that supply it abundantly. It is sai cuat a single man, with great facility, could, in the salt lake, colleot, in a single day, five hundred bushels. The whole surtace of the ground is covered with it to a con- ‘able dopth, and having above it a thin s! of ‘water, (of conrse, deeply impregnated with it, but not of suillolent quantity to hold all the saltin solution) by the application of the hand or » spade is readily thrown into hears, andthe wagon or animal brought to transport it is driven into the lake and loaded without the least de- lay orineonvenience. ‘The salt, when carefully removed, ie of a clean white color, as clear and beautiful as the best American table salt, bat oftentimes, from the hurry and careiessncss with which it is taken up, it fe dis. colored by the intormixture of other substances, and hence {is flithy color. Like that found in distant locali- ties, it is generally more or less tinged, unless boiled, by foreign bodies ; but in cooking it, it is relieved entitely from them. Hers the poople have an inexhaustible store of an article of necessary consumption. There is no doubt or question about the quantity. Itis apparent to every observer, nor is it possible that any increase of population,er the augmented consumption of it, ean ever render the Yrs? dependent on remote prod uctions for upply of it. Here it abounds and will continue to abound, regardiess of the animal demands that may be made on it. Nature has providently located it in a po- sition to furnish the surrounding districts, and there it ‘will ever be to season the food and gladden the tongue of all animals—humen aad brute. It is a noble provision of Divinity ; and while it evidences one of the produc- tions of the territory, it invites, also, the enterprise of stirring men. It opens a field for active industry, and shows how some men and their means might be employed. ANOTHER GREAT RIDE IN CALIFORNIA. {From the National Intelligencer, November 29.} The subjoined feat of Major Archibald H. Gillespie, late of the California battalion, and an officer of the Marine Corps, and Captain Wm.’ Findlay, of the Cali- fornia battalion, is induced by an account, already pub- lished in tho Intelligencer of the 22d instant, of a ride made by Lieut. Col. Fremont from the Ciudad de los Angeles to Monterey, in Upper California, and under the circumstances believed to be the most extraordina: performance ot horsemanship on record, and asan addi- tional evidence of the excellence and unparalleled powers of endurance of the California horse. Major Gillespie and Capt. Findlay left San Diego at half past 6 o’olock onthe morning of the 13th of April, and reached Ciudad de los Angeles at half past 11 o’olock in the evening of the same day, a distance of full one hundred and thirty-five miles. They used or employed but four horses each, and we bjected to {full three bours’ detention on the road, in er at points to wit: forty-five minutes at A, de Ende, one hour and » half at the Mission of San Juam, and e rancho of Juan Avila, Spanish gentleman. xtraordinary ride, it is confidently believed, has nover been equalled in one day, elther in Califoruia or any where else, but by one other gentle- ‘men, and that was between the same jntse—by Don Tio Pico, ex-governor of California, Neither of the Fentlemen complained of exhaustion or remarkable fatigue, and are now in this city as witnesses on the court martial of Lieut, Col. Fremont. The ride of Lieut, Col. Fremont is the more extraordinary, because it was continued for four consecutive days in dhe direc- tiom, and was almost immediately resumed; but this one day's ride establishes, as 1 thiak, the proposition assumed of great energy in the gentlemen who per- formed it, and the uncommon powers of endurance in ths Galifornia horse. INTELLIGENCE FROM THE PACIFIC. letter writtem from Mazatlan, dated the 23d of tember, it is stated that the Portsmouth arrived bringing the information t! @ squadron, con- og of the Independence, Dale, Congress, Cyane, Pre- bie, and Southampton, is expected in this port, for the Pe rpose of landing 1000 men to take possession of the | plac: ‘Chis squadron will also proceed to destroy all the for- ‘ions of Sen Blas, Guaina and Acapulco. The | ude of Com. Shubrick has been most strict » intention is to leave a garrison of 250 soldiers at Muzatian with one of the frigates, while the remainder of the ngu juadron proceed slong the coast to execute the desiruction of the different fortifications, {tis aleo stated in this letter, that two ships of the live aud iwd fi tes were expected on the coast, to re- | inforee the squadron siteady there. | MILITARY MOVEMENTS, [From the New Orleans papers, Noy.25and26] | ‘To-morrow the U. 8. steamship Edith, will start for Vera Cruz. One of her passengers will be Col. Bank- head, who goes down as Governor of Vera Cruz. The | Edith will, also, take down pastengers and Government | atoxes. ‘The steamboat Mary Stephens, Capt, Lucas, arrived esterday from 8t. Louis, bringing down from Jefferson tracks fifty-two recruits for the 6th Infantry, under the command of Lieut. Hooper. Port av Prinoe.—Feuille du Commerce have been received at thie office te the W7thult, They 10 destitute ef news of any jaterost | | licly voted by the legislature for the relief of the NEW YORK HE —<— ‘To Correspondents, No notice can be taken of anonymous communications Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer ; not necessarily for publication, but as a guaranty of his good faith. We cannot undertake to retura resected communications - == 'The History of the War, We give in this day’s Herald a continuation of the history of the war with Mexico. We have obtained the material from the Arco Iris and Genius of Liberty, of Vera Cruz, American Star, North American, El Monitor Republicano, &c., &c., of the city of Mexico, the New Orleans pa- pers, &c., &c. All these journals are to the latest date, brought by the steamship Alabama, at New Orleans. The details now published are particularly interesting, and contain the romance and the reality of the w: —eoeeepeiniieeeniete Intelligence from Europe. Our telegraphic report from Boston, dated last evening at sunset, states that the atmosphere was clear and that the Britannia was not then in sight. She is now in her seventeenth day. Meeting of Congress. The thirtieth Congress of the United States, in the sixtieth year of the present Constitution, meets to-day at 12 o’clock, at the capitol at Washington. It is almost needless to say, that this is one of the most important meetings which probably has ever taken place upon this continent since the meeting of that body of men by whom the De- claration of Independence was declared. The action of this Congress upon the questions which force themselves before it for deliberation, must necessarily produce results of one kind or another, affec not only this continent, but the whole civilized world. We do not allude to the approaching presidential question, or to the efforts which will be made, and the intrigues which will be engendered, in order to produce any particular result affecting the next Pr dency. Men, mere men, dwindle into insignifi- cance before unchangeable principles and measures which impress a direction upon futurity. One of the most important questions which ever was brought before Congress in this coun- try, will now be presented to that body in the shape of the pacification of Mexico. That is, what is to be done with the conquest of that wonderful country ?—how peace is to be estab- lished 1—(but not what,sort of treaty shall be made ?)—how we shall put an end tothe war? What is to be the destiny of that country? The excitement which the Mexican question has now created throughout the Union, is unsurpassed by any thing in our day. Public men, who have long since retired to the shades of private life, could not resist the contagion of the moment, but must come out with their views, whether they are worth any thing or not. Amidst the various plans for the settlement of the Mexican question, and for the pacification of that country, we have seen nothing approach- ing to the feasibility or practicability of the plan which has been suggested by General Quitman, as given ina letter from that able general to a friend at Washington. He advises government to retain its present position in Mexico, and its grasp upon that country as: we now hold it, and to await the issue of future events accomplish- ing the destiny of that nation, which events would naturally and gradually result in the an- nexation or amalgamation of the two republics. On the other hand, the politicians have started a preliminary question about slavery in the new territories, under the designation of the Wilmot proviso, and certain parts of the country are now agitated with the discussion of this merely pre- liminary matter. The attempts made to create an excitement upon this question of slavery, as it concerns Mexico, is much the same with that agitation we have seen made for the last twenty years by some fanatics of the North. Moderate, sensible men, of all parties, possessing true American feelings and principles, ought to discountenance such an immaterial question at once, as being merely the isolated efforts of little people to make themselves big in the different sections of the republic. It is a mere farce, all this hubbub about the Wilmot proviso. If the people of the State of NewYork thought it to be their interest, or suited to their principles, to re-establish slavery among them to- morrow, no power in Congress, or in any State or States, exists to prevent them. If the people of new territories, before or after their admission into the union of our States, chose either to abo- lish or to establish this institution in their coun- try, it is a question in which they, themselves, alone are concerned, with which Congress and other States have nothing to do; it is out of their reach. The Wilmot proviso question isa mere- ly local question, which has been seized hold ot by political knaves in order to give themselves importance in their particular sections, by taking sides either for or against it, a8 the case may be. The real, the great question of the day, is the pa- cification of Mexico—the annexation of Mexico —the disposal of Mexico. This 1s the question, and nothing else. s Now upon this great question, the Congress, which meets this day, will have to determine one way or the other. In some quartets, it has been recommended by those who are opposed to Mr. Polk, to let him alone, and leave him to settle the Mexican question ashe may. Let him take the responsibility. But the position of par- ties in Congress is now so nicely balanced that every party must take the responsibility in the settlement of thie great question, even if they should seek to avoid it by not voting. No par- ticular party controls the American government; but inthe present singular condition of things, every party in the country is represented in the present executive and Congress. This state of things will give to their deliberations peculiar characteristics, and the great importance of the question they now have to decide upon will bring orth all their talents and all their eloquence. Looking, therefore, upon the importance of this session of Congress,we have made arrange- ments for reporting its proceedings, and com- menting upon its doings and deliberations, far beyond what has ever yet been done by newepa- per enterprise. We shall represent fairly and | justly the movements and policy of each party, independent of every party, of every faetion, and | ofevery man. We shall do justice to all. i | New Provipence.—By the brig Georgiana, | Captain Breton, we have files of the Gazette and | Guardian, published at Nassau, to the 20th Nov. The project of steam communication between the islands of the New Providence government seems to engross the attention of the press and the people. A capital of £6000, they eay, will be required to consummate the plan. Accounts from Tobago, of a recent date, speak of asevere storm, which made desolate the whole place; the inhabitants were houseless,and many in need of food. A sum of £200 was pub- suffering. Mavay Pinares Atrack on toe Hevena.— The st India ship Helena, belonging to Messre. Ciriswold, of this city, which arriy- ed here on Saturday last, was attacked, we understand, by a strong party of Malay pirntes, some where near Java,Head. ‘They were gal- Tue Inperenvent Paxss.—One of the most remarkable developments of the age, in reference to the newspaper press, during the last few years, is the large pumber of those journals published in large cities that have thrown off their depen- dence on parties and politicians. In New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore, there has #rown up a number of journals possessing large circulation, and whose establishments are con- ducted entirely independent of the great factions of the day, and of all the miserable politicians who have heretofore been the magnates of the press. Up to to the establishment of an inde- pendent press in the large cities, commencing in New York, all the journalism of this city was under the dominion of politicians and parties. Those manacles have been thrown off, and their power and influence have in- creased considerably during the last few years. We might note a number of journals heretofore attached to mere party, which have thrown off the trammels of politicians, such as the Courier and Enquirer, of New York; the Courier, of Boston; the American, of Baltimore; and several in Philadelphia. Those journals, it is true, sup- port the principles and measures of certain par- ties, but not blindly. They discuss them—they give opinions of their own—they are indepen- dent of politicians and parties; and they have contributed very much, in conjunction with the independent press, of which the Herald led the way, to give an organ of thought and opinion in the large cities. We think that in the approach- ing Presidential election,the independent press of the United States will assume a much more inde- pendent position and character than it has done for the last forty years. The attempts of the drivelling politicians of {the day, belonging to all parties, who are generally nothing but briefless and half educated lawyers, trying to get a living out of their legitimate line of business, the attempts of such men to get up caucuses and conventions, and give them as the voice of the people, and to intimidate the press of large cities, will he met with a resistance which they are but little prepared to oppose. Ocgan Sreamers.—Next month the first of the Liverpool steamers by the British North Ameri- can company, will be gent from Liverpool to New York. Two of those steamers are nearly ready, and the other two will be prepared for crossing the ocean by the middle of next sum- mer. If the first of the line should not be com- pleted by next month, the Cambria will take her place, and commence, at least. The Liverpool company is the only one that has succeeded in establishing a permanent and profitable steam line across the Atlantic. They will increase their number of passengers by coming to New York, and in process of time, we have no doubt, the lines now running to Boston will be given up altogether. Two-thirds or more of the passengers that came by the Boston lines hereto- fore, will hereaftercome by the steamers that terminate in New York, and more than two- thirds that cross the Atlantic by steam, will go from New York. This will be the first per- manentline between Europe and New York.— The London line, the Boston line, the American line, have all failed. The American line to Southampton, and the French line to Havre, are in an experimental condition. We trust that | both will eventually succeed; and it is probable | that the American line, with the experience which its managers and officers have had, will succeed ; but the French line are not so acces- sible tothe improvements of the age. In less than three years we may expect at least one steamer a week in New York; and that the whole of those steam lines will be, in a short‘time> concentrated in this city, there can be no doubt’ But more that that. As soon as those lines are completed between Liverpool and New York, or Southampton and New York, or Havre and New York, together with the lines between New York and Havana, the probability is that the increase of travel will be such as to destroy entirely the present West India steamers be- tween Southampton and Havana. In a few yeare people will want to travel cheaper, and will desire to go to Havana and other parts of the West Indies from Europe, through New York, thus making this city the great central point of contact between the two continents. The same cause which will break up and break down the Boston lines of steamers, will produce a similar result on the West India lines. In- deed, according to projects now on foot, and the events maturing on this side of the Atlantic, we should not be surprised to see all the late Chi- nese intelligence come through the United States, and through New York, to England, and perhaps, too, from their Indian possessions. The world is in the midst of a wonderful revo- lution in every department of human hfe. Brnevogncr AnD Fasnton.—The blood of Abraham still mounts the cheek of beauty. On Thursday evening last, a most interesting and beautiful soirée was held at Constitution Hall, by a number of distinguished ladies, forming the Hebrew Society, of this city. The names of the managers were these :—Mrs. J. B. Kursheedt, Mrs. Harman Hendricks, Mrs. J. Lyons, Mrs. Henry Hendricks, Miss Sophia Tobias, and others, directresses. As soon as all the dark eyed daughters of Israel had assembled, rivalling in their charms and brightness the royal court of David himself, asign was given, and all took an opportunity to sit around a splendid table, groaning with the delicacics of the season. Mrs. Harman Hen- drichs headed the table, and the rest of the ladies took their places in various other parts. The dinner was a most elegant and recherche affair. All the delicacies of the season, by land or water, fresh and salt, were collected there to provoke the appetite and to cheer the heart. Simple water was used, with the exception of some few sad drops of champagne, which were carelessly sprinkled around the table, and some how or other got within the rosy lips of the ladies. Some of the sons of David made speeches; and some of the daughters expressed more in their looks—in their bright eyes—and in their smiles, than all the speeches inthe world. At the close of the dinner, the tables were re- moved, the music struck up, and the whole company commenced dancing waltzes, qua- drilles, polkas, and every other species of dance, including David’s dance before the ark, which diversified the evening. Everything went off in | the most brilliant and picturesque style, and the celebration was delightful throughout. During the last year, the doings of this society amongst the poor sons and daughters of Israel, have been considerable—having expended large sums in furtherance of their benevolent objects. An the approaching winter, their efforts will be great, important, and useful in their day and generation. They have commenced inthe right way, and we have no doubt will be of immense service in relieving distress during the ensuing season. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob forever. Tue Boston Forcrnies.—The astounding for- geries recently committed in Boston—an account of which was exclusively published in this jour- nal on Saturday last—have awakened some pe- culiar sensations in Wall street and elsewhere. It is feared by a great many shrewd men that the | system of business in our large cities gives en- couragement to forgeri e, and that such felonies are much oftener committed than people are ge- nerally aware of.” Indeed, we have heard recent- ly some intimations of such a remarkable cha~ lantly repulsed by Capt. Eyre and hie active crew, with the loss only of the cook’s ear; which, however, Was owing to the conspiquous part that dignatary eesumed ia the melee racter, in reference to similar things,that wecan’t trust ourselves yet to allude to them in any other | way than the present; but time will bring them forih, and we shall wait for the period to arrive, | | Orgas Inrett seence—We are still in the midst of a great and profound experiment—the establishment ¢ f the Italian Opera in this city. The extra night given on Saturday turned out an extra failure. The managers and we have done our best to hu: mbug the canaille, but they will not be humbug ged by us, What a pity! Itis an absolute fac t, thet a gentleman counted the number in the 10x es, and he could only make out twenty-seven,“ with about one hundred and thirty-nine and a.’ little boy in the pit. The am- phitheatre, or me) iagerie, had only a sprinkling in the wings, for’ no one will go behind the great chandelier, and i’ a the parquette people are afraid of being under th’ at immense apparatus, forit looks terrible,whenW e recollect that a similar instru- ment felldow9 in Washington some years since, and smashed," not twenty members of ‘Congress— for them we could have easily spared at any time, they are ge tting so bad—but twenty or thirty enmpty seavy, Extra nights won’tdo. The vul- gar will not put up with second-hand clothes. Tne man agers have been led astray by the suc- cess of tae Extra} Herald; but they should have recolle¢:ted that an Extra Herald has always some ¢xtra news, but an extra opera night is only # second hash. Tl zen, again, ‘Beatrice di Tenda,” a new ope: a by Bellini, has been condemned by the fash ionables, and by some of our musical critics. Novv we beg leave to differ with all these critics. That opera contains some choice music; and if it had only been well put forward by the mae stro, it would have been successful. Barilli put it on without much tact, and accordingly he retained all the idle vagaries of Bellini init, in- stead of¢-utting them out,and presenting the opera in @ beautiful and condensed shape. Even in Italy, the: whole of a composer’s music is seldom given, an d the maestro on this occasion has ex- hibited mo talent or judgment, for under other circumsts ices, we believe this opera would have succeeder |, even in spite of the opposition of the critics. 1Che next opera to be given is “Sonnam- bula,” and the artist who is to prepare it for the publive, is Bonzanini. From what we have heard of. this distinguished maestro, we have no doubt hve will avoid the blunders and want of taste wh ich have characterized the management of Barill't. But the re is also another treat in store for us. Amina” 1s to be taken by a young American, a native of Boston. This young lady is said to pos- sess a gre at combination of musical and theatrical powers. iShe has been several years in Italy, stu- dying her profession, and makes her first appear- ance in “* Somnambula.” ‘‘Hernani” is to be re- peated to-night in consequence of the unpopula- rity of “Beatrice di Tenda,” and its cutting up by the critics. Looking over the whole experiment for the last fortnight, we must say, there are great doubts about its success yet. We have no doubt of the success of the Italian Opera in New-York. We only doubt the present company, the present manageme.nt, and the present attempt. The poor Italians, we: very much fear, have been sacrificed to ignorance: and presumption. Men may possess talent for speculating in lots round about town, or in buying and selling cotton, or in operating on the rise of tobacco and segars; but it is altogether a different thing to speculate in Italian Opera with any degree of success—to operate on the press, particu- larly such a “ chartered libertine” as the press of New York 1s. The Council of Ten, as they are called, have made a fatal mistake; bu; we fear, while they get the rewards of their speculation from the first receipts, that the poor Italians will be made, in process of time, very good candidates for the Alms House. The Ita- lian Opera is a refined amusement, and it must succeed in New York; but those who have the management of this attempt are utterly ignorant of the subject, and their :gnorance,we very much fear, will produce atailure of the whole con- cern. The highest species of Italian Opera in Europe, requires and receives the patronage of both London and Paris. The same company plays alternately in both those large capitals. Something similar must be done on this side of the Atlantic, having reference to Havana and New York. We learn from our musi- cal correspondent at Havana, that the Italian Opera commenced in that city, on the first of last month, a season of twelve nights—the re- ceipts of which, from subscriptions alone, amounted to nine thousand dollars. They had a new tenor, Signor Lorini, from Italy, and ex- pect the great Rubini there in a short time, by one of the steamers to Boston, and he will pass through New York on his way. For years, Ru- bini has been the greatest Italian tenor in Eu- rope—although he is now a little passé, yet he 18 wonderful in his way. He has been pushed out of his place in London and Paris by Signor Gar- | doni, a young man of extraordinary powers and great personal beauty. If Rubini could be caught on his passage through this city, he would be a valuable prize to any theatre here. But it is very certain that unless there is some combinatian or union with the Italian Opera here and in Havana, to play alternatelygin both places, there can be no prospect of a permanent establishment of this species of amusement here. We shall endeavor to do the best we can with the materials we have ; but we very much fear that bad management will sacrifice the poor Italiane, and destroy the prestige of establishing such amusement for some time to came in New York. Ticx—Ticx—Tick—Sorng in THE TELRorarn Orricr.—We were present, yesterday afternoon, at the New York and Boston telegraph station, when the operators were in attendance, and anxiously waiting for the steamer’s news; and having nothing to do at the moment, one of them, very expert at writing, and who tells by his ear from the “ ticks” of the machine, just as well what it says, as though the sounds came from a human tongue, commenced a conversation with the operator in New Haven, as follows :— “Tick, tick, tick! What are you about ?”” “Tick !—Nothing.” ick, tick !—I have a favor to ask ?” “ Tick !~What is it?” he “Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick !~It is raining like the d—l, and 1 wish to borrow your um- brella.”” The conversation was then transferred to the man in Boston. who was addressed as follows: “Tick, tick, tick!—Has the steamer arriv- » “Tick, tick !—How is the weather ? “Tick 1—Clear.” “Tick, tick !—Enough said.” This talking between neighbors from one to two hundred miles apart, seemed to be conduct- ed with as much ease and expedition as if car- ried on between two gentlemen across a room in the same building. We believe the devil, who has been perambulating the world for the last five thousand years, has packed uy his tail in his trunk and absconded, like any other vagabond of the age, when the business is taken out of his hands. st ‘The [rregularitics of the Malls. ato Se eaoee' ‘a great deal of good by noticing the irregularities of th aod as much more remains to in the same way, I give you an instance. A lrt- foe wen tat vat Olan this morning, which ter was taken from the | was mailed and post-marked “ Greenfield, Mass., Oct, 29,” and has been, the Lord knows where, since then, It owunot have been on account of misdirection or any suoh cause, for it is addressed to me at “ No. ——- —— street, New pee eee now comes —_ “angi my most of letters come. a tired A SUBSCRIBER, New York, Doo. 5, 1847. peel eae renee ip Argale, Capt, Hoodless, arrived at New Or. \ bi ghey A He, ‘it, Rom ew York, in thirteen dave, $100,000 fm ppeste, ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatac.—Mrs. Abbott takes a benefit st the Park theatre to-night, and if she meets with the success she deserves, there will be full benches. During the past season, Mrs. A. has been almost nightly upon the stage, and has met with the marked approbation of the sudience in several instances. In the play of the “Cava- lier,” she undertook the leading female character, and succeeded so well that she was frequently called before the curtain to receive the congratulations of her aud!; tors. The bill for this evening is “Londen Assurance,’ | in which Mr. Piacide will appear as Sir Harcourt Court- i Mrs. Abbott playing Grace Harkaway, and Mrs, G ones Lady 4 jpanker; the remaining cheracters to be represented by the talent of the Park dramatio corps. Two overtures will be performed by the Orchestra, and the entertainments to conclude with thy farce of “ Per- fegtion,” in which Messrs. Bass, Dyott, A. Andrews, aud Mesdemes Abbott and Dyott will appear. We shall be disappointed, if the merita of the beneficiary are not duly acknowledged by s large attendance. Bowenv Tuearae.—The “Giselle, or the Willies,” a ballet, in which Miss Julia Turnbull appears to great adventage, will be performed at the Bowery theatre this evening. The now dramas, styled the” Boitle,” will also be performed. These two pieces on the same evening, present rare attractions, which, we doubt not will fill the theatre to overflowing. The manager of this house deserves every encouragement for his exer- tions to please his patrons, and we are happy to say that his efforts are properly appreciated; for no house in the olty can boast of sueh steady and liberal patronage as he is receiving. Cuarecam Tuearas.—The much admired play of “Love and Madness,’ will be performed at the Chatham Theatre this evening, with such a cast as will ensure each part being done justice to, and o]l who may witness it pleased. The “ Model Artists,” and the ‘Holland ang Carlo Families,” will also display their powers and their forms, which are as perfect as we ever saw. The panto- mime of the “ Golden Key,” will be added to the eve- ning’s amusements, Cincus—Bowrry Ampuitneatne.—The here to-night will be very funny, k Brower, “the De par ry of ? who was mber of the it negro id of minstrels that ever appeared in this city, and who is a perfect hurricane in his personation of the ‘African, has been engaged by Mr. Tryon. and will prove quite @ feature in this evening’s bill. He bas not med in this city for some time past, but comes ik full of fun and witticlsms. The equestrian per- formances will be varied and pleasing, as usual. Cole, the India-rubber man, will tie himself in a bow knot, al- most; and, as a finale to the whole performance, Brower will appear in his comic mock opera of “Ob, hush!”” Cunsety’s Minstrets.—A really good entertaioment will bear frequent repetition; at least such is the case with these socdologers of the world of negro minstrelsy. Tn olden times, troubadours used to rove over the coun- try, giving vent to their feelings of love for their mis- tresses by the performance of heartetirring melodies on the guitar, and sighing forth verses full of adoration, &o. In these times of stirring incidents, we think that our modern troubadours show muca more sense. Chris- ty’s troupe, for inatance, instead of wasting their indivi- dual breaths in chaunting forlorn love ditties, get to- gether as a jovial set of fellows—black their faces, sharpen thei witticlems, and go through the length and th of the Union, givirg amusement to thousands, ering dollars by the handful. They are the ve pinks of negro minstrelsy, as every one who has he-srd them will agree. ‘To. ners they commence their ‘enth week with a splendid bill. Musicat IvuvstRarions ov SHakesreany.—T tertainment will certainly be attractive. S rformances aod is en- sare, to be sure, has been served upia many diff: ways on the stage in this city; sometimes admiral’. t other times but indifferently ; and, indeed, as © sting goes, it would be scarcely fair to expect t eminent actors filling every character in his plays snluckily eminent actors are not go plenty; and allowing that the priocipal characters are well d:!ineated, it is always un- pleasant to see the imequo!) which’ is so apparent on the stage, when the rem siug dramaus persone are Anefficiently represented ‘ow the entertainment pro- i ected by Mr. ine ob ll this; he purposes to give readings of several re beautiful passages feom different plays, vanies these with re- marks; aud as illustre reat poet, he bas en- gaged the services of + nent vocalists, who will sing various 7 ysand odes, which hay | English masters. We may mention that the toi. lies and gentle- men compose the band of vooslists, viz : Mesd. E Loder, S$. A. Jones, and Miss De Luce, Messrs. Andrews, and 8.L.Leach, The chorus is selected from among the members of the American Musical Institute. The first entertainment will take place to. merrow evening. Law Intelligenc: Unsiren States Circuit Covat, Cireuit and District Judges—Decisions.—Loring Meigs, $c, vs. Sun Mutual Insurance Co.; Joseph R. Taber, vs. The same.—Loring Meigs ws. The General Mutual Insurance Co.—Judge Nelson stated, the Court dis- agreed as regarded their decision on the motion for a new trial. A bill of exceptions was, however, taken on the trial, and the defendants would have the benefit of them. The verdicts were taken subject to adjustment ofthe amount. If counsel desire the adjustment before judgment is effected, they oan go before Judge Betts and settle the amount. Motion for new trial denied. Thomas Prosscr aga‘nst Levi and Moses Cook —This was a motion in a patent ase, for a new trial. made by the defendants; the ground taken was, that the patent was bad on its face Jadge Netson.—We think the patent on the face of it is good,and that the invention is for a new manufacture; and, therefore, within the provisions of the patent laws Another objection was taken at the trial and renewed on the srgument, namely, that the Court erred in ad- mitting the declarations of the patentee on the question t re The patentee told of the discovery he had le to the witness. and it was objected that that evidence wasincompetent. We think that it wasevidenceonly ofa simple fact, showing that be was at.s particular time master of the invention, which is only evidence that ‘98 far back as that period he had made the discovery; it turns out that the inventor of it It is theretore, proof of the time the discovery was made only. It ap peared in the course of the trial, that the patentee had never manufactured any of the article in this country, and, also, that ho hed never manufactured it in any beige abroad. but that he went into the market where the article wes manufactured under the patent procured by his brother in England, and purchased it thore aud im it here, and upon this state of the case, it is ol} that the patent does not protect the article in the ds of the patentee in this country, that the claim in effect in, « claim for monopoly of importation in the sale of the article from abroad in this country; which is not within the scope of the patent laws. It appears that the English patentee procured the article to be manu- factured in England by one fs land house, and that lsintiff has furnished New York and other cities in the nited States with it, and defendant has procured the article in the same way, by importing it into this coun- try. Now the question is, has the plaintiff a right to go into the market and bring the article into this country, and exclude all others from ey ey it? We think he ‘has not that right secured to him by the patent, and on that tae we grant anew trial, cos's to abide the event. Tvinidad Quesadi ads. Stephen Arnold, et, al —This action was brought on @ contract for the sale of a ship, founded upon a written agreement, bearing date in Oc- tober, 1846, entered into between the parties (the de- fendant acting tor and on behelf of the government of Spain,) whereby the plaintiffs agreed to sell to the said government of Spain s ship with all ber farniture, tackle, ko , a en lay in the harbor of Philadelphia, for and in consideration of the sum of $49,000, to be a when the said ship was examined, &c., each party inding himself and his heirs, &c.,in the penal sum of $5000 to perform said agreement. The action is brought the Arnolds on this agreement to recover the pur- money. The defendant demurs on the that the contract was executed by defendant as of the Spanish government, and that he is, therefore, not personally liable for the purchase money ; but it is clearly led by the Supreme Court and the Court of tas between individuals, the agent, in order to bind the principal upon the execution of an instru- mont, must execute it in the name of his principal ; if not, the principal, is not bound, nor is the gent bound personally ; but if he signs and seals with his own name and seri, he is bound personally, and the principal is not; but iti id this case is taken out of this rule; that defendant was @ public agent, and that although he had signed it with his own name and seal. yet inasmuch as it was known that he executed as an agent for bis govern- ment, it takes him out ofthis rule “Dexter vs Hodges, reported in Cranch.” I have looked into tho several au: thorities, both in this country and in England, and | thiok this rule is limited to the time while scting in their public capacity, and this defendant does not pro- fess to be agovernment officer, but states himself to be simply an agent of the general government to purchase thie article. and that he had authority from his govern- ment to make the purchase; that he was merely ap- pointed agent for this particular purpose, and executed the contract in his own name, and biods himself and his heirs. It seems to us, therefore, that the demurrer is not well taken, Judgment for plaintiffs on demurrer. Hogg and Delamater ads. Emerson —There ia a pro- vision in the act of 1836, authorizing the Judge of the Circuit Court, in his discretion, to aliow a writ of error (notwithstanding the recovery fell short) to review the cate, by the Courtabove. | am reluctant to allow a writ of error, but as there are, perhape, come questions in the case which ought to be reviewed by the Supreme Court, lem, therefore, equally reluctant to refuse a review of those questions by that tribunal, when respectable counsel express 4 desire that they shouid be reviewed, 1 am, therefore, inclined to allow the writ of error in a qualified manner, but | am inclined to resirict the par- ies to certain questions, and that the case should be submitted on written arguments before the first of February next, and. also, that the plaintiff in error should give security for costs. Execnto:s of Eekford ads. United States,—Wilsen vs. Packer —Those two cases are reserved for further consideration, Lydia A. Justice vs Israel 8. Tucker.—In this case, which was tried on Wednesday last before Judge Ingra. ham, after the defend: ounsel bad finished t! opening of the defendan plaintiff's counsel stood up ana sald that every allegation made by defendant's counsel in respect to the plaintiff and her fainily, was falee and unfounded. In the hurry of drawing up the report, the reporter omitted to state this fact, but added at the bottom of the report the words, “this Is the de- tendant’s version of the case.”’ Count or Generar Sessions.—The December term of Ss Present the this court commences at 11 o'clock, this forenoon. By the politeness of Mr. Deputy Keeper Lindon, of the chy Prison, we give the foliowing list of prisoners re- turned by the Keeper to the Court of Sessions for the December term, who are now in prison awaiting their ‘der, 1; burglary, 3 ; grand laro ; rhot, +2; petit larceny, 2 ; indecent exposure of igamy, 9; witnesses, 2; abandonment, |; 1 Bttempt at Kepe, || falee pretences, 9%, | of the board y Hall ‘e understand oe seer] amend an ac! at the Legitlature, for the regulation of immi- passengers, si section of which transfers thy management of the Marine Hospital, on Staten Is- land, from the Board of Health to the commissioners of emigr.tion A committee was appointed to inquire and ao ther eeeenn if passed, would depsive the ny, and what, powers now vested Rocce’ Fagen bt snes bil _ tee! @ public. It will forev, to the frauds and nefarious practi¢e® so TOBE carried on with impunity by some of the Lee | house keepers ity. The section referred to folio “All persons keeping 1g houses in the city of York for the purpose of boarding its, shall be re- quired to have license from the Mayor of sai said purpose, and each person ao licensed shal! sum of $25 per annum, and shall give bonds to said Mayor, with one or more sureties in the sum of $500 for their good behavior, and the said is hereby authorized to revoke said license for ; Every keeper of such boarding house shall cause to be kept consplouously posted in the public rooms ef such house,the rates or prices which will be charged for what- ever they may have to furnish or sell, in the eel German, French and Welsh languages; and if they charge snd receive, or retain the ge of such emi- grants, to enforce paymentof a greater sum than the rates or prices posted in their houses, the offending party shall be deprived of their license and be punt. , by fine, not less than $50 and not exceeding $100, to be recovered by the Commissioners of Emigration.” Common Counci.—The Board of Aldermen holds forth in regular meeting this evening, Police Intetligence. Charge of Grand Lar eny —Officer M’Clellance,of the 15th ward, arrested on Saturduy nig! it, Ellen Sherwood, alias French Louisa, together with Daniel Jones and Elizabeth Holt, on a charge of robbing Bevjamin G. Wells of a gold watch and chain, valued at $100, and a pair of spectacles, while in a houss of disrepute, situated at No, 43 Laurene street. On the arrest of the accused parties. the property was found in their possession. Committed by Justice Merritt for examination. ‘* Dropping” on a Dutchman, — Two pocket book “droj came the “drop” on = Dutchman, by the name of John Sackman, while promenading alon; rest: street, near Wi ey Market, and for the ook filled with. worthless Globe Bank bills, the simple Dutchman was induced to give up bis watch, worth about $10. Soon after, finding out his mistake, he applied to Justice Osborne, who at once dispatched one of his vigilant offi- cers, Mr. Crosett, who, in less than an hour recovered the watch, and chased the “droppers”’ over to Jane where the rascals remain, afraid to return to the city. Violent Assault.—Jacob Smith was arrested, on Satur- day night, for Vislewtiy assaulting and beating his wife. “Charge of Stesbing.—OM f the ar ge oJ ‘abbing.-OfMlcer Thom: of 16th ward, arrested on Ssturdey night. « man called Jobn Jennings, on » charg of stabbing with @ knife Michael Hoffman, inflicting & severe wound. Locked up for trial by Justice Merritt, Stealing Segars.—Officers Fulliman and Holland, of the 4th ward, arrested, on Saturday night, a man called John Doll, on a charge of stealing 2000 segars, valued at $20, trom the store of Mr Gottsberger, corner of Cham- ee and Centre. Justice Osborne looked him up lor . Tiil Thief.—Offlcer Dwyer, of the ist ward, on Saturday, a fellow called George Williams, who was detected in stealing 400. from the money-drawer of han pony Breham. Looked up by Justice Osborne for A Dishonest Relation—Officer Throckmorton of the 14th ward, arrested, on Saturday night, a young woman e of Sarah Knox, on @ charge of stealing $70 unt, Mrs. Catherine Buckley, residing at No. 50 Howard-strest’ Ona searching the person of the arrested, accused, the n r part of the money was recovered, and as Mire, Uockley would not prefer any oharye before Jus- tlee K am, she was discharged from custody. n orceny.~ Officers Stephenagon and Wool- dridge, © » Gib ward, arrested, on Saturday night, a woman called Amanda Wray, on a charge ‘of rob bing Wm. Van Houghton of $45, while ina house of prostitution in Elizabeth-street, Justice Osborne locked her up for a further hearing. JTuvenile Thi-ves.—'i'wo boys, about 14 years of age, by the names of John Iograham and John O'Brien, were arrested yesterday ona charge of stealing $29 in bank bills, belonging to John W. Melmner, No. 240 Greehwieh- street, Justice Osborne locked them both up for trial. eee crear — bares in. Epiton—in the last four years Art Uuton bas purchased of me but two ploturee —one last year,and one this nt year; and yet, in their list of prizes, dis- tributed last December, may be tound threo others, and this year they have bouzht from some individual,already, two more pictures. Now, | protest most folemniy against this injustice ; against this clandestine manner of getting my pictures. Itis a direct injury to me pro- peel inasmuch as they have secured these pic- tures, at lower prices than I can afford to paint them for, and neither party bas at any time condescended to Consult me about the matter. [ was under the impres- (aay, indeed,| am certain,) that, at one time. it was anding rule with the Art Union, not to purchase Piotures unless they were bona fide the property of the artist. Your obedient servant, THOMAS DOUGHTY, Svavery tn Frencu Guiana.—On the llth of December, last year, we brought to the notice of our readers the legislative proceedings in the Freach colony of Gulyna, consequent upon the recent laws of the French Home Goverument for modifying and regu- luting the jnatitution of slavery in the French colon! We are now indebted to Capt Cheever, of the brig nelle, for copies of further legisiative proceedings of the Colonial Council. At the session of the 8tst ot August, ‘a series of propositions were offered by Messrs Sauvage and 8t Quantio, ss the general basis of a new plan of colonization and emancipation, for French Guins The Feport goes into much detail ; ‘but the following are its PI pul features :— The inhabitants of French Gulana will secept the immediete emancipation of their slaves, and wil give eat eal support to that measure, on the following conditior By the rameact which shall proclaim emancipation to Guiana, there sball be aliowed, by t! arent state, an indemnity of thirteen bundred and seventy five france for exch slave, of all og+s and rexes, existing in the colo- Pe C weg estimate is the medium value, officially ascer- aine: Ot the amount of this indemnity, two-thirds shall be paid to the proprieto The remainder shall form a common fund to secure the introduction of bound la- borers into the colony. borers destined for the culture of the soil shall be drawn principally from Asia and Africa ; but lab r- ere designed for the direotion of the cultivators, ko., may brought from Europe. Each proprietor shall have the righ: to receive thi ime number of bound ia- — ean he porsecsed baljon in the day woen emancipation shall be proclaim those hitherto slaves shall be subjected toan Jatin voy of fifteen years, and shall remaio attached, until the completion of this engagement, to the establishments to which they respectively belon; The main propositions were accompanied with am details; the whole belog referred to a committee of the council, who reported upon the subject at the October session. The report goes into the subject at great bat tras and presents the following conolusions:— If it were possible to consider fais question abstractly from its suture consequences, {t would be easy to ea, from the colonial point of view— 1st, The State grants to each proprietor of slaves an indemnity equul to the value of said slaves, and of the pegEey. to which they are attached. ite Emancipation is proclaimed in the French co- nies. From the metropolitan int of view, the formula pa en , till more easy, ‘I'xe following edict would be sufficient Emancipation is Proclaimed in the French Colonies, The committee on a tull view of the plan, submitted by Messrs. Sauvage and St. Quantin, observes that it Proposes to attain two objects:—ist. In accomplishing the great msesure of emancipation in Guiana, to reduce as mach as possible ay to be incurred by the Metropolitan governm in order to give to the pro- prietors an indemaity which they wouid consider suffi- cient. 2d. To favor, with no other sacrifice, r result as desirable as the ficst—the development of colonization. The committee find the combinations proposed for the attainment of this double end, acceptable. The plan bas the advan of emancipating from the colo- inte, and of present me not only no impossibility, but ed even any serious difflculty of execution — elem jazette. Tue Norwectans 1x Wisconsin.—We learn, from the Milwaukie Sentinel and Gazette, that 1u8 of Racine couaty held a meeting on the which it was resolved, that the Norwe- gian population of Wisconsin numbered about 15,000, aad was therefore entitled to five delegates in the con- vention soon to assemble, to frame a State constitution for the territory. They nominated two of their number, Messrs. Reymert and Krogh, as delegates from Racine, and farther resolved, that they would not support the candidates of avy political party, whose constituents should not support their candidates at the ensuii tion, We regret this move, Noth deprecated, in a country like ou clusive political organizatio: of birch, Sueh tidiugstend to keep alive injurious prejudices, and preven’ feeling ality which should be cherished by every American eiti- zen, whether native or adopted) We want no Norwe- gin Storthing, German Divt, or Irish Parliament in our co notry, and if men from beyond the sea cove hereto ebjoy the benefit of our cheap soll, and social and politi- cat institutions, they should deport themselves so as not to ercese jeelousies ‘and heart-burnings. The mere fact that the Norwegiane, or any other class of immigrants from foreiga countries, band themselves together as such suggests the idea that, not content with the privileges acoorded them aa citizera, they aim at something beyond, aad provokes counter orgavizations, opens the door to demagoguery on both sides, and results in the rule of a corrupt faction, that will wield the power, thus obtained, reokless of the consequences to the State, so the indi- vidnal advancement of its members can promoted. On this Norwegian move in Wisconsin, the Sentinel and Gazette comments, with much point and truth, as fol- lows: —* Every political organization, whether origi- nating with native or adopted citizns, which tends to keep theso two classes of our popuiation distinct and apart from each other, is wrong in itself, and injurious in its results. The Norwegians in our ter:itory, like other portions of our people, are entitled to all the in- fluence, both in and out of our legislative halls, that thelr numbers, their industry, and their moral worth deserve; but this inflaence should be exerted by th not as an orgauized body. banded together by the th # common birth-place, but as individual citizens, and in virsue of the rights freely acvorded to them, in this, the land of thelr adoption "—Bug/alo Co Santa Martua.—We have files of the Mer- cantile Gazejte, published at Santa Martha, to the2d ult, Nonews, We are under obligations to Captain Mealy, of brig Josephine, for o apply j of papers: