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sdation for them. 1 do not give you any particulars, letter from of notes of events LA lahige spine Mexico, Aug. 20, 1847. is lost—eternal ahame for itioned hour it entirely ceased, which caused me to «ve that all was decided. | was lsteplog ‘until 8, observing that there was no ringing of bells | began ear thatthe result was unfavorable tous. | went > the street and immediately perceived signs of sor- - aud down, beartednrss in the countenances of all.— alked towards the palave, and observed the same ; be- 6, several Officers who arrived, said they knew noth- ; but their manners show very plainly our misfortune. “he soene of Cerro Gordo has been repeated exactly, that, too, when the tactics of the enemy of com- ncing an action in the evel to strike a finishing the next morning, was well known. This time ‘lencia remained in his positions and Santa Anna sndoned him, retiring to San Angel, and Valencia jud himself attacked by double his numbers. o'clock, P, M.—A lit after 12, firing was heard in Antonio, and lasted about an hour and ahalf, and short pause, it was heard much nearer, which ‘ell signs apprars to be in Churubusco. About 20’ k | directed my steps towards San Antonio, Abad, o core or ase read SPae 8 Semecr fone: jo Right which presented itself st this ye and in al streote of the Haspeo was horrible; po pre full of dis- ‘sed soldiers, carts, shrieking women end devils. The talions of Hidalgo and Victoria, with four pieces, ‘# in the plazuela of Sam Lucas when I arrived. Some hoae with whom | spoke said that Sante Anna had yed them; that at San Antonio when it was least weted, they were ordered to retreat, and that, except © pieovs brought away, they bad spiked their guns; t santa Anus bad remuined at Churubusco wi foe of Perez and the battalions of Independence Tavo. Wheo I returned, about 3 P. M ,and was talking with © acquaintances at the corner of Jesus and San nuel streets, ard some shots which we were sure re fired at the gate of Candelaria; as a matter of arse all the world immediately ran, and! came home. \e tumult was of short duration.and at,this hour all is iet x8 on former days ; no firing being heard in any ection. if It ia said, that the last cannon shots were in the Can- larie, (atthe garita of an Antonio.) and were direo- egainsta satiety enemy’s cavalry, who retired consequence. is occurrencs id the cessation of ‘ing, indicate the loss of San Antonio, Churubusco, lexicalcingo, and that probably Santa Anna is a ‘isoner or has made a capit ion According to some, 2 nationals are situated in the Nino Perdido; accord- gto others, in the gate of Belin. It is said that the ‘igade of Rangel bas returned to the city—the brigade Herrera, that wasat the Penon,! saw enter about if past 1l.and take the route towards the public walls. is probable they are destined for Chapultepec or Ta- baya. All, in my opinion, is entirely useless, because with or ithout reason Sante Ann: enerally accused of trea- mn. What can be for? | only know of the death of Pedi ; @ soldier said had seen him with two shots, onein the loins and one theribs. A great many wounded have come in, and went to San Anéres, according to the account of the rgeon, who lives there. Jam Co out to investigate what happens. What mor- epgui 6 o’clock.—Returned from the palace; a t man; eclare that the complete rout of Valencia in the hi Contreras, was 01 to his being completely aban- joned, Amongst the Sead are named Don Sebastian lanco and Frontera, In alittle time we shall learn ow many lives have been sacrificed by treason or igno- ance. ) 7 o’clock.—At this moment various bodies of troops re entering, who cannot be distinguished for want of ight. It appears that they are all concentrating in the ity. Itis said there are yet 15,000. But for what will | hey serve ? Their spirits are broken, and there is a suiversal want of confidence; and in this state of things sven if there were 200,000 it would be all the same. The seal has been set to our ignominy. The Nationals (Pol- kas) are leaving the ranks and returning to their hom jay, Aug. 21,6 o’cleck, A. M.—A short ti since Santa Anna was seen marching for the gate of ‘Candelaria with some 3000 infantry, all full of mud and bare footed, and some 800 cav! have marched for the azaro,which seems to indicate that we shall shortly have action. T have been able to learn nothing about the enemy or his movements during the night. Nothing is known of General Bravo or bis division. It is said that those of Independence and Bravo fought yesterday very well,but eee red end they were taken prisoners, together with jorostisa. that a commission, consisting of Mora Villamil, gois and M’Intosh, have gone to Scott. Noone doubts now that peace will be made. The troops are all bro- ken spirited, and yesterday they were so frightened, a, that from harabusoo the division of Perez, in- olwiing himself, went as faras the Penon. If! had not received this from of veracity I ‘could not have believed it, but this explains why they were so covered with mud this morning. It in said openly everywhere that Sante Anna has com- mitted treason—that the division of Valencia. and ee. Sally his infantry, fought well with the main body of the Yankees, and that if Sante Anns had assisted them they would bave triumphed; but that instead ofso dong he retired from the field, and looked in cold blood upor the destruction of the flower of the army! But why should I tire myself in repeating thisto you? You know it bet- a no Valencia has gone with Ola- paibel. ‘5 It is not true that Pedrigan is killed. General Bravo is ie Mexico; General Rincon and Anaya are said to be risoners, : 5, P. M.—At 4 o’olock all the troops returned to their ‘barracks, and at once [inferred that negotiations were on foot. 1 went out to ipquire,and Don J. N told me, referring to Arrangois, that there was an arm! con- cluded; but for what time was not known. We made in- quirk me said tor 24 and others 46 hours. A strange circumstance relating to this is that the ar- mistice was asked for by both parties at one and the same time. I was likewise told by Noriego thet the President had addressed Congress, stating that a meet- ing was indispensable by 12 o’clock, but that only 26 deputies met. From all these data you will form your own opinion. For my part | believe it will end in » most shameful man- ner for us. ‘The Yankees occupy the hacienda of Portalis, Churu- busoce and Coyoacan, and this gives me some concern for my house; but according to what i have been able to heur, they do no injury FL. [There are many errors in this letter, which was evi- dently written by one who partook of the general alarm, and itis only valuable as a general testimony to the state Of feeling in Mexico, during the progress of events | Mexico, Aug. 21, 1847 1 take pen in hand with sorrow,to communicate to you the sad news that, without knowing how, we have, in a Tew hours, lost all. A great dval of time would be needful;to give you even arlight sketch of what has ocourred since our sterting on the 9th, until our entrance in the capital yesterday evening. tired and iar after a fatigue since 4 o’clook A. M.! but luckily we find ourselves with life, giv- ing thanks to Providence that bas savea us from the im- minent peril in which we were placed at 11 0’clock yes- terday, when we were on the point of perishing with the battalions of Hidalgo and Victoria. Whilst this happened, our compapiens of Independence and Bravo have been nearly exterminated, and the Brigade of General Perez pas disapeared with the artillery that guarded the bridge of Churabueco, and there was lost here what we had saved from San Antonio. I have been in peril, and 12 days well worked; but I count them as well employed, having witnessed the mili- tary knowledge of this unfortunate country. It has caused us the necessity of opening our to the ene- my, and | cannot perceive least grounds for the ex- pectation of a triumph hereafter. My blood boils when I recollect the unfortunate disas- ters of yesterday; and when | am more composed | will reter again to the sutject, or I will see you personally, If the diligence leaves to-morrow or Monday. We do not certainly know to what extent our misfor- tumes may go. City Intelligence. Tur Weatnen.—We had heavy threatenings of a snow storm yesterday, and the day continued Arpt sd dry, throughout. The thermometer stood at 12 o’cloc! M, in Wall street, at 44 degs. It fell as low as 40 degrees at 3 o’vlock, P. M., andthe evening was extremely dull and cold. We observed as we passed along several of the stables, that the sleigh belle were undergoing the pro- vas Of cleaning, brightening up and polishing, and also that the sleighs were undergoing a similar process. A snow storm has been anticipated for the last few days. Traveviina.—The arrivals at the hotels yesterday were but few, doubtless in consequence of the threaten- ing state of the weather. Ameatcan Ant Union —A meeting was held last even- ivg in the rooms of the American Art Union, for the purpose of the election of a nominating committee of five, to nominate # committee of arrangements to ma- age the affairs of the Union for the ensuing year. The eotion was announced to take ce at half five o'clock, ten minutes previous to which time doors were thrown open, and at five minutes previous to which the gas was lit in the rooms. There were present about twenty-five members At half past five the meting was called to order, Col. Wetmore in the obair, and h nounced the purposes for which the election was to tal place, and solicited nominations. Mr. T. M. Campbell then ‘proposed Mr. Henry A. Cargill, a8 one of suot no- minating committee, and Alderma Messrs Bonney, Barrett, Wetmore took the question on Alderman Web! nations, and those gentlemen were declared elected. A member, who had just arrived, moved # reconsidera- tion of the vote, as it appeared to him that the vote was not & fair expression on the part of those present, and said, likewise, that he had just arrived, and wished the ot voting. In reply, Mr. Wetmore said he was order, and declined to put the vote of reconsi- deration. The minority of the meeting were not satis- fled with the election, and, within our hearing, annonno- ed thelr determination of calling a meeting of the mem- bers, and having new election. Ovr-Doox Poor—This is the searon when most of the out-door poor are driven from their wretched and miserable abodes in search of 4 little fnel, usually picked up on the wharves, piers, and slips, and whatever tise thoy can beg from the humane or the charitable We yerterday observed several half famished and half naked looking oreatures, wending their way through the Park towards the whar: at the North River and Washington market. Many had evidently been cause of their own bey they bore evident mai ofthe rum bottle. Others looked true pictures of di tress. ‘The poor are in & deplorable condition in many parts ofour city. Sincunam Cause or Deatu.—Coroner Walters was called yesterday to hold an inquest on board the schoon- er Milton, upon the body of Frederick Cropay, a native of Dutchess county, aged twenty 10 years, who while in the aetof going on beard of a sloop at the Gansevoort street, on Sunday even water, and although he did not sink, he exhausted that he expired shortly a1 ‘The mubd-treasury ot St. Louls was replenished on the oth wlt., by the feoeption of about $870,000 be treasury at Chi I vervon ¥0 guar Hom hie Ou from the | 6 required only eight | ADDITIONAL EXTRACTS FROM THE RECEIVED BY THE STEAMSHIP ALABAMA. INCIDENTS AND ITEMS, &e. &e. ke, The following singular letter is publisised in the paper to which it is addressed, of the 27th Ootober:— Quenetano, October 10th, 1847, To rue Epirons or La Razon— GentuemEen— The boldness of your paper, and its conformity with my ideas, eonstraia me to apprise you of a grand mo- narchical scheme. It is among its abettors, that at the moment of the conclusion of a peneiney treaty of peace, and whilst the definitive disposition of the matter is reserved for the approbation of the future Congress, whose business it agree with the North respecting any conditions, their troops having first e tes those ta which are not in dispute, some quarrel isto be ol up with Europe, which may result in their eending hither ninety thousand men to occupy all the important points, with the exception of the capital The leader of this army is to be the Prince deatived to rule us His troops, in taking possession, will abolish eli the provincial legislatures, leaving only the eorpora- tions of the towns, who, at the instigation of the clergy. will address petitions to Congress, for « oht of system —expressly demanding that the general of invading army may be the monarch. Jn order to dassie the people with the glare of royalty, he will establish him- self in Puebia prior to his election. where he will spend money with the greatest profusion. For the purpose ef encouraging his partizans, s0 that they may dispense with any treaty of peace, they are to be informed that, upon the accession of the monarch, Le will proceed to crush the Republic of the North. The present arrangements are, that Pena y Pena is to continue at the head of affairs,and that the present Congress is not to move in the matter. Paredes now passes for a great man, and his proclama- tion is apologised for, since he has stated to the third ordec of Scotch Masons, or what is the same thing, to the moderates, that he proclaimed himself to prevent the return of Sante Anna, whose army had ded therefor; and that if he did atteck the administration of Herrera, it was because it contained some republicans to whom he could not divulge the great schemes which Europe has formed, with a view to seoaeeay ts Tam in a way t to become sequalnted with at Is passing, an impart u, screening myself, a! present, with an poner em ge me otherwise, i should not be able to ascertain current events. N. La Razon, of the date, also contains the follow- ing editorial upon the subject of IMPORTANT IF TRUE. [From the Philadelphia Bulletin, Deo, 6 | Postscript ofa letter received by a gentleman in this city, from an officer of the army, dated “Mexico, Oot, 30, 1847. “It was rumored yesterday emong the merchants of the city, that Pedraza had been nominated President of the republic by Congress, with ample powers to treat for peace. We sincerely hope such may be the case, and shall certainly look with great interest for the next ad- Vices from Queretaro.” THE GUERILLAS. These subtle forces, which imply the existence of grand organized masses, around whom they move, be- come bodies of highwaymen whenever they are left to chance, without any ey. means of subsis- tence, or corrective for excesses into which the: naturally rush. ‘Those which have hitherto been raised, without doing great damage to tl nemy, from whom they keep aloof, have done nothing but sack farms and the houses of the towns which the American army has ocoupied, and station themselves in the approaches to those points which the same army at present ocoupies, for the pernoee of attacking traders, under the pretext of making war, living in reality on the country and doing it more damage than if they were its enemies. Consequently, the President of the republic has dete: mined, as is asserted, to revoke the commission issued for the organization of guerillas; and if in fact he has not done this, we hope he will decide upon it, if he de- sires to direct a look of compassion to the States of Vera Cruz, Puebla, Mexico, and to this district, whose suiffe: ings /have beon increased by an exorbitant rise in tl capital of the price of the necessaries of liie. THE MOVEMENTS OF GEN. PAREDES. La Razon of the 30th of October, publishes the recent address of Paredes to his countrymen, and contains the following editorial in regard to it:— How can General Paredes y Arillaga expect to pro- duce any effect with his manifestoes upon a people who cogsider him as the most immediate author of the evils with they deplore? What new insulting farce he Propose to represent when he comes to us in the guise of w great man proscribed, devoured abroad by desires for the salvation of his country from the dangers which surround it, and eager to shed his blood in defence? He needs much boldness to talk to us ot his personal misfortunes, who has,hastened the unlucky events of the time, or perhaps has originated or caused them to develope themselves with the mournful celerity which "Gen. Pacades, wh tim jen. who appears at a time of anguish seeki: for arate to Sght the foreign enemy, we in the your ‘45, the general-in-chief of the army charged with co- vering the frontier, from whioh he deserted for the pur- ly of tilapia, Bear established government, which placed in his ds the most warlike soldiers and the treasures of the nation. Gen. Paredes, instead of fighting in defence of his country, rushed upon and en- grossed the public power without any other view than the. blackest treason, in handing over the country to be enslaved by @ foreign family. Gen. Parades was guilty of the great enormity of declaring the treasury bank- rupt, thereby sanctioning the immoral principle of not being bound by any debt. Gen. Parades gave the last blow to the relaxation of military discipline, by with- drawing the army froma point to which honor called it, for the Purpose of leading it to this capital to usnrp the functions of the lr gisiative|bodyand convert it intoa court ofintriguers, Gen. Paredes, in fine, by his reckless con- duct, and when deprived of Cape # support and undone by the weakness and impotency of his instruments, turn- ed his face towards all partier, and seek! counter- march with the same inipetuosity with which he had ad- vanoed, he met only the chaos, the abyss, which he had oe for himself, and in which, in the sequel, the na- ion has been suok This man, tremoling with guilt, retired to Europe to beg favors of kings—to expose his own disgrace, and to witness the insutts which humiliated the country he had prepared to enduro se tremendous a sorrow. "nie same man presents himself to us an astute deceiver ; usurping the levgange of the most ardent patriotism; snd now that he sves many of his wicked associates figuring in the lists of the new Congre: fers himself to them as s champion, the most skilful and the best connected to carry into effect those plans which, during the adversity, have been the exclurive ocoupa- tion of certain people. This man, so badly disguised, speaks to us in @ tone of command in the last paragraphs of his address, and also intimates to us the only way in which he whi accept it; and whilst in the firet phrases he only seeks @ place to die in our ranke, he afterwards imposes conditions upon his command of them By choosi: ich irritating means of persuasion, which give the lie to one another from paragraph to paragraph of his address, Paredes must. consider us a8 only a horde of fools, He protests against resentments, treda ; yet b @ on to show the most bitter feeling against hi , to the principal obstacle to se- eondaty ambitio: nd, like @ drilled falcon, he shouts an sppeal to all affronted soldiers and aspirants to come out and join him. Mexicans of sense are disgusted with mystification cf this sort, and foreigners, who watch us so closely, must pit this unfortunate country, scoffed at by those who a sacrificed it * Law Intelligence. Usitep States Cincuit Count —Hogg § Delamater ads. Emerson.—On Saturday last, after the writ of error was allowed in this cause, the defendant’s counsel asked for a stay of proceedings, but no order was then made. Judge Betts delivered the opinion of Judge Nelson, which is in substance as follows : tt under the provisions of the act of Congress of 89, in regard to writs of error, the statute required that the writ of error should be filed within ten days after judgment, and a copy thereof, with notice, served, in addition to givin, bond, but the court also considered had a control over executions 15 well as judgments, to stay them, or otherwise order, as justice migat seem to require. ‘In this ease the court would order a stay of upon the terms of the whole amount ef being brought into court, and that the defendants have their written arguments prepared, so that the case could be submitted to the rer Court of the United States on or before the lst of February next; otherwise the money to be then paid over to the plaintitts, Surreme Count, Dec 6.—Special term (November).— Before Judge Edwards.—Catherine E Burling vs. 8. Burling—Decree for divorce. Noble G. Min Harriet J. Minor—Exception allowed. Albert L. Cor stock impleaded, &o. Aarom Trueman—Injanotion dis- solved ; costs to abide event, Nathaniel T. West- lake adem. Egbert Sheldon—Injunction dissolved ; costs to abide the Samuel Arnold adsm. rner, and nied, without costs, with others—Motion jor receive leave to complainant to renew the same on further afM- davits. Henrietta Heine vs. Solomon Heine—Motion for sequestration, aad appointment of receiver, and for com- mitment for non-payment of almony and with $10 costs : motion in ether respe b Surneme Count.—Special term (December).— Before Judge Harris.—The December term of this court com- menced to-day. Some unimportant motions were hoard and the Court adjourned. =Common Pieas, Dec. 6.—Before Jud; EEminuel Berri and John M Kiese vs kiss, William H. Mills and Charles N. M was an action of trover, to recover the amount of two Promissory notes, one for $919 83, the other for $919 $2, payable jour months after date, alleged to be con- verted by defendants. The notes were made by James Peck & Co., and passed to plaintiff for » bill of goods. The notes afterwards passed into the hands of the de- fendants, who sold them on the 13th of April to Beck & Co., for $1,680, The case is adjourned till to-morrow (this morning). For plaintiffs, Russel and Starr; for defendants, Messrs Sloughton and Harrington. Before Judge Daly. Edward Price and Elijah B. Price vs Elsey 8. Pow- ell et ol.—This was an action on the case, to recover the value of some marble tops, shipped by plaintiffs in this city in defendant's vessel, to be sent to Wilmington, N.C. The plaintiffs allege the marble tops were ro muoh damaged by being = stowed, that they were rendered useless, and now seek to recover the value of them. The cause stands adjourned till to-morrow (this morning.) For plaintiffs, Messrs. Brooks and T'uft ; for defendant, Mr. Cutler. Tucker vs Westervelt,—The jury rendered a verdict in this cause for the plaintiff, for $60. 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Py The first session of the Thirtieth Congress, commenced yesterday, at the capitol. It will be seen by our telegraphic report, that the Senate organized, and the House of Repre- sentatives, after three ballottings, elected the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, the caucus candidate, Speaker, by one majority.— Mr. French, the clerk of last session, was nomi- nated for re-election, by Mr. !Levin, the native representative from Philadelphia, and he may therefore be elected this morning. The President’s message will, in all probabili- ty, be delivered to-day, and we may receive a telegraphic copy of it in time for publication in an Extra Herald, this afternoon. If not, we shall receive it by express to-night, and publish it in our regular edition to-morrow. A Hasty Pilate of Soup. We received yesterday, from Major General Scott, through the hands of that capital caterer, Mr. Cozzens, of the American hotel, ‘a hasty plate of soup,” which will be found at full length in anothe; part of this journal. This hasty plate, which must be taken when hot, contains a very remarkable and striking translation of a number of intercepted letters, written by Mexicans of all degrees, of both sexes, previous to the capture of their capital, and in confidence of the opera- tions on their part during that critical part of their destiny as a nation. ' Some of these letters are written by old men; some by young ladies; and many of ‘them by diplomats and warriors. The transla- tions were made in Mexico, and a copy of the whole brochure has been sent to--us by the distinguished rival of Fernando Cortez, the second conqueror of Mexico, the immortal auihor of the ‘hasty plate of soup,” who, per- haps, may yet dish it up in the White House at Washington, instead of some of those rascally politicians who have been corrupting the country by their caucuses and conventions during the last thirty years; for it is our solemn belief and conviction, that whether it be “ Old Rough and Ready,” or ‘Old Hasty »Plate of Soup”—we don’t care which—the people of this country are preparing to make a new demonstration of their purity, honesty and integrity, against the scoun- drelly politicians of the present day. This intercepted correspondence is most curious and instructive. Of its authenticity there can be no doubt. Indeed, it bears internal evidence of its entire reliability. It shows, ina peculiar manner, the sentiments, feelings and impressions of the Mexican people, expressed to each other in confidence, and proves, beyond a doubt, the extraordinary spirit of the American troops over those miserable Mexicans, even with all the skill that they could boast o Every new revelation of the condition of society in Mexico only satisfies the enquiring mind that such a people are yet unfit for self government— that they must either become part of this great republic, in the way they are now approaching it, or they must revert back to that original state of despotism in which they lived under Spain. This latter alternative is impossible. The American people cannot permit it. The Amen- can government must be prevent it, whatever be the consequences. One thing is certain—that no monarchy can be revived on this continent ; and even those qualified monarchies which still exist here, have only a short time within which to pick up their remnants and abscond to the other side of the Atlantic, and that as fast as possible. Without a longer introduction, we refer our readers to those intercepted letters, as contain- ing the most interesting matter that could be read at the present time. PouiticaL Movements of tuz Demoorats.— The annual election for the general committees of the democratic party takes place in this city on Thursday. This event will create no little excitement in the ranks of the democracy in thi, city. The Republican General Committee,which meets at Tammany Hall, has great influence upon the movements of the party, throughout the city and State, in various ways. In the approaching Presidential election its importance will be in- creased. It will also have the distribution and ap- propriation of from $15,000 to $20,000, which will be picked from the pockets of the faithful, for the purpose of carrying on the elections. It will also possess vast influence in the appointments to office, as, in the event of a victory on their side, all candidates tor office must have the endorse- ment of the committee, before they can become applicants for the various objects of lucre or am- bition. In this election, therefore, there will be a great deal of stir in the city, particularly on ac- count of the recent divisions between the barn- burners and the old hunkers. The friends of Mr. Polk and of Mr. Van Buren, it is believed, are rather at loggerheads with each other in the ranks, and there will be a considerable contest for supremacy in the committee. We shall watch, and report progress. — A Wuie Spraxer.—So,a whig Speaker is elect- ed—Mr. Winthrop, of Boston. Well, the whigs must now take the responsibility of originating the measures for the pacification of Mexia, and of granting the supplies, They must at once play trumps, o¥ take the oonsequences, | PasmionaB_x Inteutiagnce.—The Salle Astoria was opened last night; “Ernani” was the opera performed. It was well performed. Truffi has # fine figure, but rather an inexpressive face. She performed very well, and received much deserved applause. All expectations are now raised for the “Somnambula,” and the first opening will be crowded with beauty and fa- shion. Nothing has yet convinced us, nothing yet has satisfied us, of the superiority of this troupe. It ip mediocre, though there are some fragments which would shine and draw down great ap- plause, if placed in other combinations. There is not a single contralto voice in the troupe which can be at all compared with Mme. Pico’s. There is not un artist who could take her role; neither is there a Valtellina. They have not even a De Begnis But the opera has one redeeming trait. The subscribers compose a portion of the gayest, the ablest, the wittiest, the most talented, and the most dashing people in the city. The leading nights, on which the subscribers attend, are perfeetly dazzling with beauty and magnificence. Nothing, 8s a whole, has equalled or surjassed it in all the previous history of fashionable so- ciety in New York. The corridore, the salens, the sofas, the boxes, all appear beautiful and splendid. Even the dress of the ladies may well compare with that of any country; and though some old-fashioned styles may be seen, yet the whole effect, nightly, taken together with well dressed gentlemen,'will soon produce its impres- sion even upon the more antiquated. The man- ners also, and style of the gentlemen, are improv, ed; and, indeed, every thing, so far as audience ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatne.—The performances at the Park Thi- etre last evening, were for the bem: fit of Mrs. Abbott, » highly acoomplished actress, and great favorite with the Park sudiences. It was gratifying to see that ber merits were duly appreciated. The comedy of ‘London Assurance,” and the farce of “Perfection,” with extra peotengnese by the orchestra, constituted the bill for be evening 1'o-night is tioket night, when will bs per- formed the comedy of the “Rivals or a Trip to Bath,” severe! songs. duets, ke., and in conclusion the musical farce of The Poor Soldier.” The members of the company, door keepers and other a/taches of the establishment, having a direct interest in the matter, there is no ques- tion but that the sale of tickets will be large. Ticket night comes but once a season, and the friends of thove various persons will probably come out and make a sub- stantial display of their regard. To-morrow night Mr. Dyott takes his benefit. ‘The bare annou: ce- ment of this fact ought to be sufficient to insure # good house Boweny Taxarae.—Last evening this theatre wasa Perfect jam. The attractive features of the perform- ances induce the Bowery folks to fill every seat in this spacious and splendid building. The first piece was >a drama of the most heart rending and terrifying features. In this the several gradations of an fotemperate life are vividly illustrated, and more salu- tery lessons are given to the drunkerd than the most eloquent lecture ever delivered on the subject of tempe- Tamce could impart. Mr. Clarke yyed the part of Ricbard Thornly to the life,and Coddler, the potboy. by C. Burke, was the very perfection of comic acting. The entire passed off with the greatest éclat. Next came the beautiful ballet of ‘Giselle, or the Willies,” a fairy end of love, and we must say, the gorgeous manner in which it was brought out by the man , in regard to oast of character and scenio effect, will ensure its suc- cess fur some time. Miss Turnbull, as Giselle, excelled every cther character we have seen her in—the simple -and beautiful peasant girl—the accomplished danseuse, ond subsequently the fascinating Willie, bounding from tree to tree, and by orders of her queen, trying to se- and subscribers are concerned, deserves a better company, {better management, and better ar- Tangement of the general business of the opera. Ovrick Sexers aT Wasuinaton.—The news- papers speak of a number of candidates, now at Washington, sighing after various foreign mis- sions or other offices. The vacant mission to Naples has been spoken of in connection with the name of Mr. Grund, formerly a consul in some part of Europe. The new mission to Rome has been given, by common rumor, to a great variety of persons,*both here in New York, and elsewhere. The last great personage for high office we have heard spoken of is Bishop Hughes, of this city, who, according te a curious but apocryphal account, is thought of as one of the commis- sioners to Mexico; and, as the account goes, even the cabinet held a meeting on the subject. No doubt this last surmise was all a mere humbug, put forth by the friends of the bishop, who want to make a great statesman and diplomatist of a pious divine. We have some slight knowledge of the history of Bishop Hughes, and we should not be surprised if he were ambitious of oceupying so distinguished a post as that of Commissioner to Mexico; nay, it would not surprise us if we were told that he aspired to become Lord Primate of all America, and even Pope of Rome, himself—all in due time. He is a man of some natural talent, some acquir- nd a prodigious quantity of piety and ambition; we cannot, however, think that he is a discreet man, from some transactions of rather an unfortunate result, which heretofore took place in New York and Philadelphia. We doubt much if the cabinet ever had any meeting on sucha subject, or that any member of it would take upon himeelf the responsibility of sending his Eminence upon a mission of any kind, any where, unless it were a mission to go home and attend to his flock. INTELLIGENCE FROM GuATEMALA.—We are in receipt of files of the Gaceta de Guatemala and La Revista de Guatemala, to the 4th October. The various movements of the American army in Mexico, and the various proclamations, mani- festoes, &c., of both armies, are published in full. We do not find any opinions, however, express- ed on the subject. ~@uatemala was perfectly tranquil, and a spirit of progress seems lately to have been infused into them, similar to that so rife in the neigh- boring republics. We find a list of the number of students at- tending the university of San Curlos ; that during the period commencing from 18th October, 1846, up to the 7th September, 1817, there were 720 students in attendance. These all received instruction in the various branches of science and literature, such as moral philosophy, mathe- matics, theology, Latin, law, anatojny, medi- cine, surgery, &c., and 106 of them received the degree of A.B. This is quite creditable to the intelligence of that part of the world, and shows that, ere long, these republics will become quite Prominent in the list of American nations. | During the year 1846, there were 37,111 births, 15,296 deaths, and 6,010 marriages, in the repub- lic of Guatemala, Loe ; The anniversary of their independence, viz: the 15th of September, was celebrated with much solemnity and feasting. We understand that Don Narciso Payez Ro- mana, a highly respectable citizen ot Guatema- la, has been appointed, by his government, min- ister plenipotentiary to the United States. He was expected to leave, for here, very shortly, and will be accompanied by his Secretary, Don Jose Victor Zavala, Nava Inrguuigencr.—The U. 8. ship Colum- bus, Com. Biddle, left San Francisco onthe 25th of July, for the United States, via Valparaiso and Rio Janeiro. e have dates from Valpa- raiso to the 13th of September, and the C. had not arrived at that tim It is uncertain how long she will remain at that port; but, in the event of her stay there being short, her passage to Rio Janeiro favorable, and her stay in that port short, she cannot arrive in the United States before the third or fourth week in March next. She may be expected in allthat month. Her orders from Mr. Bancroft, late Secretary of the Navy, are, if arriving on the coast in the sum- mer season, to proceed to Bostcn; if in the winter, te stop at Nortolk. Minrrary Arrairns.—The gallant Capt. Ma- son, of the United States corps of engineers, wounded at Molino del Ray, arrived yesterday, and has taken rooms at the American. The remains of Lieut. Col. Baxter have been shipped from Vera Cruz; also the remains of Capt. Pierson and Capt. Van Olinda. They will, probably, arrive about the 8.h of January. Envoy To Rome.—The republic of Guatemala 18 about to be represented in the “Eternal City,” by Don Ignacio Gomez, who is now in this city on his way to Italy, where he will reside as en- voy from his government, near Pope Pius 1X. Police Intelligence. Arvest of a Fugitive Burgl ficer MoManus, of the 6th ward police. and officer Clayton, of Brook; a rested yesterday a black men by the name of Jovepl i. Williams, on @ charge of bui tert: dwelling ‘house of Solomon Walker, reclaing ie Potts street, New London, Cona., and stealing therefro: of clothing, aad « clock,vaiued in all at about $20, The King’s county, bone coat weenie segue bed deen where the secreted since last week, soon after the The Property was recovered, and Justice Osborne locked the Accused up to await a requisition from the authorities ou ete 7” igeon iwglary—Tbree young soampa, between 14 and 16 years of age, by the con of Richard Ellis, Thomas Pritchard, G Knowles, and Joseph Allen, were arrested yesterday ¥y oftnee Contigan, ‘of the 10th ward, on a charge of breaking into the pigeon coep of Mr. Pine Hopkins, « few da; situated in street, near Hester, and steal £ ierefrom 32 ro consiatt pou in oll at upwards of im up for s further ij ‘on a charge lot of carpenter's tools, valued at $5, belonging to (001 ge Graham, No. 260 Elisabeth street. Justice Osborne locked him up for trial. od, the Li wi arrested, yesterda: aalled’ Jack Garrison, alles" Sto the officer ought im the act of os: 1—Ofcer Stephenson, of the 6th morning, an old thief, and Fetch It,’ whom ing off & goat valued At $12, from the clothing store of Hae k Scofield, No. 94 jo" . The coat found Lay duce her lover in the fatal dance, w tly repre- sented by favorite danseuse, ' Erince Albert, by Mr. Smith, was well sustain The “Sur la Pointe,” “@)Aeriel”” and “Pas dq Tamborine,” given by Miss Turnbull gnd Mr. Smith, were exeouted with great dex- terity and Ls \d_ elicited repeated cheers from the audience. This evening the same pr e is pre- sented, and if we may judge from the feelings of those who were present last night, there will be another crowded house. CuatHam Turatre —Last night Coleman’s interest- ing play of the * Mountaineers, or Love and Madness,” commenced the entertainments. It isa piece replete with passages of refined and classic features, amd one that requires excellent qualities of mind in the actors representing the leading characters, in order to the Proper development of its beauties. Mr. Hield played 8 of Octavian Doacrt( well, but it Ed deep st} y. and great natural abilities to faithfully portray the burning em tions cf love and the convulsive pange of disappointment, which distracted the mind of Oc- tavian in being separated from the idol of his soul. The other characters in the play were pretty well sustained Mre. MoLean’s Floranthe was excellent. The time has gone by when faults to a certain extent might be tole- rated; and as every age is bringing literature nearer to rfection, an American community cannot be tri- led with, either ia ephemeral productions or uneducated actors, it behooves every manager to look to this point. We are happy to say Mr. Fletcher is pursuing this course, and that a very great improvement has taken place under bis management. The (ableaur vivants next fol- lowed, and each reprrsentation was cheered by the au- dience. The amusements concluded the perfor- MONEY MARKET, Monday, Dec. 66 P. M. The market to-day opened more buoyant than we have noticed for some time past. Monday is usually dull, blue day, and for this reason the advance is more extraordinary. The absence of the steamer tends to check operations. At the first board, to-day, Heriem advanced \ per cent, Norwich and Worcester 3, Read- ing Railroad }¢, Reading Bonds 1, Canton \, and Farm- ere’ Loan; 's,all others closed at prices current om Satur- dey. Transactions were only to a moderate extent, and we cannot expect any activity im the market until the srrival of the steamer. The greatest anzisty exists to learn the nature of later advices from Europe, ss our money market, and every thing else conmested with financial and commercial matters, depends upom the complexion of the news. We do not look for any thing very good, or any thing very bad. That the accounts wilt be more favorable than those received by last steamer, we have no doubt; but thet they will be high- ly satisfactory, we do not doubt. We cannot expect any very great change in such a short space of time, and therefore, must be prepared for a continuation of fall- ures and for only # partial moderation of the depression. The notes of the Lewiston Bank, Pa., are discredited in Philadelphia, We do not know the cause of the dif- ficulty, but the only way to avoid loss, is to refuse them altogether. The report put in circulation some time since, relative to the Bank of Wooster, Ohie,was without the slightest foundation. Its issues have never been discredited in the vicinity of its location, and the resources of the bank are most ample to meet with promptness all ite liabilities. The annexed table exhibits the movement in the principal departments of each bank in this State. The amount of issues given is that received from the Comptroller, or what is called the registered cireula- tion; the old issues having been nearly extinguished. It aleo shows the aggregate movement for several pe- riods :— Banus or THe State or 0 Youx on THe lst pay oF 847. mances of Barney and the Holland fam! who, from dexterity aud extraordinary feats, have become great fe orieee- The same programme is presented for this evening. Crncus—Bowsny Amraitneatne—Graceful and dasb- ing equestrians, both male and female, sstonishing feate of vaulting and somersetting, broad grins from the clowns, the most astonishing feats in the India rubber line, by Cole, the flexible phenomenon. Mr. Smith on the tight and slack rope; those graceful young dancers Misses Wells and Madigan, and though we mention him last, not the least, Brower, the nice personator, in some of his real old fashioned songs and dances, and his comic opera of‘ Ob Hush.” These are some of the ea to be seen nightly at the circus. No wonder they ha’ f Laney are Scat goes ote Naa) is acta to go ain, They are making very great preparations at this house for the coming holidays. Cunisty’s Minstarts.—This exhibition continues nightly, and the crowded state of the room is the best evidence that folks are not yet beginning even to fieg in their fondness for this kind of entertainment. Well, we don’t wonder at it, for they are really » funny set of fellows, slways ready with a joke and repartee. Bones is pecullarly happy in his repiies. In fact, there 1s much said about people seeing what is termed * the elephant’? here in New York, but they cannot be said to haveseen him thoroughly unless they visit Christy’sband. They are the very paragons of minstrels. Their bill this eve- ning is @ capital one. Musicat Iniustaations or Suaxsreany.—We have already, once or twice, called the attention of the pub- lic towards this novel and pleasing enterteinment,which Mr Lynne intends bringing forward this evening, at the Society Library. Mr. Lynne is a gentleman who, from his perfect acquaintance with Shakspeare, and his pe- oullar talents in oratory and declamation, is well fitted to do thorough justice to ali that he undertakes in his character of a reader of, and commentator on the great poet’s writings. Another part of the evening’s enter- tainment will consist of the performance of @ great va- riety of passages from the plays sudodes, to the musie of Stevenson, Cooke, Beethoven, &c. and other eminent masters. To give this musio du feot, Mr. secured the services of several eminent male singers—Mrs. Loder, Miss De Luce, Mrs. Jones, Miss M L Leach, azd Messrs. Johnson and Leach. These,with chorus from among the members of the Musical insti- tute, and Mr. George Loder presiding at the piano, will certainly make the music paes off well. Tue Hausen Famity—This excellent company of musicians and vocalists give their fourth concert at the Sucivty Library, on Wednesday evening next. Amenicay Musicat InstituTs.—This society gives & grand concert on ‘I'uesday eveving, Deo. 14th. Broavway Onron.—This new aud handsome little theatre, at the rear of Pinteaux’ Saloon, opens this even- ing with vocal and instrumental entertainments, (ableaz vivants, and other amusements. Mr. Marshall is performing with great success at Al- beny, aud will return shortly to resume his professional labors at the Bowery theatre. The receipts at the National theatre, Cincinnati, on Monday nignt, Nov. 29th, were over $1,000. The occa- sion was, the frst appearance of the Viennoise children. Booth, the tragedian, is piaying at the Avon theatre, Norfolk, Va =o 2 Jenny Lind Annual.—One of the most beau- tiftl things as yet got.up for the holidays is the “ Jenny Lind Annual,” published by Atwill, 201 Broadway. The compu- sitions ace by the most distinguished artists in Europe aud America. Among them are D Meyerbeer, Balfe, Benedict, Herz, Loder, ete stwelve superb litho: graph pintes. ‘he music is, selected from the celebrated ope- : 0 bardi,” Joan of Age,” r befyre published inthis arrauged tor the pianoforte w ¢ Wu their novelty as well as beauty. 1" ise e fur the centre tabie, and as a New Year or Christinas g.ft, st cnanot be surpassed. tt is elegantly bound in morocco, with gilt edges, aud is sold at the low price of tive dollars. Clark, Brother & Co.'s Warranted Gold Pens and new style Cases—The rapid increase in the demand for these superior Gi ibers to get up anew style of Case exyressly for their pens. This case is a full inch r when open, and when closed much shorter reserve for leads, and isso Pencil cannot be corroded by id Pens and Cases, together of other makers of note, at wholesale and retail. CLARK, hin st, corner of Nassau now offer these with a fuil assorument of Per the lowest market prices, BROTHER & CO., 33 Jo Hatr Cutting and Trimming Whiskers, im- diately interests all classes of citizens, strangers, ke., but it those who may be the unfortunate rec leasare, either in Hai shall, transforms the most ant kers to quite pictures in thei: Notice.J, G. Taylor, Costumer, and Wm. LEK, Wig Maker, inform their friends and the public, Vv are prepared to furnish an’ ‘opriate heads of hair, for ‘ large assortment on hand, the most fas- TAY- pearance. ‘able: tidiocs can be d by applying , Gr WUIUS. 38 Prince street, or WM. DI BBLEE'S.203 Broadwa: Xt Be brothers of the Masonic and Order of 1. O. of O. also of the Court of Foresters, can be supplied with regalias by calling as above, The @.umbe Nationai Oaguerrean Gallery, y and Marray street, ted by all who are fond of fine pictures—the nai specimens exhibited there will pay any one for their vi any one w to procure a five speci either of themselves or friends, should go to Plumbe me: Creme de Paima Christ! Is the name given by Barker, the well known Ladies’ Hair Dresser, of 31956 Broadway, corwer of Leonard st. to his preparation of Castor + By « highly cxemie: n and offensive mell is entirely extracte b in animpaired. handsome, pl abi Portable Shaving Cases, of an entirely new and compact construction, furnished with articles, the size of which do not detract from their usefutuess, forming an ele- weadage to t i Adapted to the wan! SAUNDERS & Hotel. is Pocket and Pen IXnives, Razors, etc..A heanriful assortment of the above can be seen at the subseri- together wi h a large variety of scissors, nail files and steel goods. Rescors grouwd and set. Cutlery re- G. BAUNDERS & BON, 177 Broadway, A few bove Courtiandt street f the traveling p ON'S, in Broadway, opposite Howard's joo! The Michelleu Gold pens are warranted . superior (o any in the world, of a good they are ack ri re all very highest ‘They are sold for $2, only, by B. b. fatson & Uo, William street, one door below Wall alton street. Gold Pea, and Gold factar jold Pens of ever: style and qaali Gold Pens at $ motto papers, fancy rouad and snare bor fans pen Ce oa yr, paper Lae ree" Riso. box 48 Maiden lane ) gold and silver borders, ornamen! lor wedding cakes, wholesale an G. J. Kratt, Manuhetare and Tm- Dr, Bostwick's New Medical Book, with | on TF bw mea, just published by Burgess, Stringer & 0, $23 Broadway. it should be ia (le hands of every youth, Bail ich i go” | dimary results. | 1847, the importation of specie into the United States, | amounted to about twenty-five millions of dollars; not- | of Lans:ngbur *Bank of Lowville Bank of Monroe Bank of Newbu Bauk of Orleans... Bank of Owego Bk «f Poughkeep Bank of Rome, Bank of Sal *Bk of Saratoga * Bk of Silver Cr Bk State of N York.. *Bk of Syracus Bank of Troy Bank of Utica Branch of do 13575 196,131 54.138 3 99,401 33,800 City Bank... 1,349,648 215,467 177,717 1,004,179 Commercial Bank of Albany... . + 996,768 35,191 281,776 546,515 Commercial Bi Alleghany Couaty.- - 150 54,000 - * Commerc jank 0: 35,401 3,193 49,987 582,320 6,485 249,379 371,097 7,632 113.543 71,336 458 59,729 153,323 «3,154 104.802 “Drove Cattaraugus Co.... 24,621 2,834 100,000 Fssex County Back. 240,931 5, 142,647 * kx Bk of Buffal — Tx BK of Genesee. 35,837 *ExBkofLockport.. 125,409 Farmers’ Bk of At sterdam .. 133,743 133'013 669, 83.669 933,768 36,395 5497 63,092 1,012,454 T4861 392,655 39,600 79.004 81,045 3,078 i 59,964 a. an ee 9,977 188,783 63,956 8/628 189,192 48,341 869 48,000 14.033 157,498 251,526 646,757 5,200 126646 = 14,885 Livin fo, bank 5762 143,844,616 *Lockport Bank an ‘Trust Company... 65,880 2539 75,818 13.538 #Long Island Bank... 36348 149,997 381,386 Luther Wright’s Bk 7,70 196,49: 4 on County Bk. 6033 137,784 38 3 ¥ 215.973 — 1,283, 673,263 514,218 1,748'390 Bk 176,998 "561, BI 60,135 jk. 536 han 793,286 f - 500 201,000 - 12619 2,678 25,000 431 ++ 207.8% 5,901 128,710 70,633 y Bx Beak, 1.510124 112,614 208,798 738,198 *Merchts’ and Farms’ Bank of Ithaca... 49,022 — 51,600 44,951 *Mchts? and Farmers’ Bk of Putnam Co,. 100,330 6,543 14,794 2,458 Merchants? and chanics’ Ban! * Middletown B Mohawk Bank 180,005 - 14,997 - 434 95438 densbur 41 50,083 CO ieee B 3 368 271;591 Oneida Bank......,, 631.760 16,914 291,048 262,376 Srondars Consty Be eae esse atest tario Ban ry . mers Bi Wass «4490 M9483 HTM 220,192 35371424238, 6108 — — 19,400 oe 359,001 31,621 194,102 113,586 1,869,172 905,238 387,111 1,454,671 16.664 3,902 86,199" 19,698 523,793 5054 113,985 = 89.290 158,860 «(1,899 (109528 68,025 i Risk serees 317 aaah sores este: ty Sachets Harbor Bank 378,118 8,937 193.204 Saratoga County Bk 242,003 4,301 Schenectady Bu 362'355 (15,283 7300 145,585 738 6,235 2,756 5'm2 6,320 156,255 13,876 6369 i 16 Union Bank. 546 42 * Warren Co. Bi 291 Co.Bik. 77,784 2,488 y 35815 9.361 07 1,000 299,569 5,801 54,764 9,520 225,967 5,387 $74,138,431 9,107,920 25,520,696 35,096,018 167 bauks and 2 branche ing 4 not reporting. * Free banks ‘These leading departments compare as follows :— D Uhis table presents some very curious and extreor- For the year ending November Ist, withstandiog which, the banks of this State had only about two bamdred thousand dollers more on the lat of | November, 1847, than on the ist of November, 1045; ag HOt within nearly two millions and 6 belles much 04