The New York Herald Newspaper, December 15, 1847, Page 3

Montserada, and the remainder of the time at Cape Palmas, sierre Leone, and at diffrent otber places on the Coast; knew Captain Carnot; while on the Coast was introduced to him by Captain Hall; heard romero several sonrces. and amor others from trustwort! 4 persons, that he had givenup the lave trade; it witness’ custom to ask persons coming from the Coast of Africa, about Captain Carnot, and they all agreed in he had relinquished the slave trade; has tain Hunt testify as to the mode of trading on the Coast; witness, from his own knowledge, thinks that his testimony is correct; knows Governor Roberts; knows that Re trades up and down the Coast; knows hs went down to Sierre Leone for the purpose of pur- chasing condemned slavers; that he did purchase a ves- sel there as the agent of Pedro Banco,brought it to Mon- and called it after that place; witness, afterwards, knew that versel to be in 1 cage mecge of a notorious slave dealer, and it subsequently took a cargo of slaves to Cuba; witness knows that Captain Carnot rendered ser- s to the American Colonists; he recollects when Mr. Bassa; that Carnot purchased a number of vessels and fitted up # targe expedition, headed by himself, and pro- ceeded to Grand Bassa, and bad an engagement with the murderers, in which Captain Carnot was severely wounded. Ald. Jones examined—Knows Captain Lawlin; he is one of the frm of James Jones & Co ; witness knows him to be a member of the church, and frequently heard him express himself very strongly against the slave trade. Wittiam Newson exemined—Is a ship owner, &¢.; knows Captain Freeman eight or ton years; he was in one of witness’s ships; ‘elieven he has always railed out of this port; never heard of hin being concerned ia an unlawful trade; believes him to be # man of integrity. Cuances D. Marnews examined—Resides in New York; isa merchant; is owner of the bark Chancellor; she was chartered by witness to Captain Carnot; she was to haye gone underthe command of Captain Davis; witness objected to him; witness could uot effect an in- surance on the Chuucellor on her first voyage; witness cunnot tell the reason; witners hes since effected an in- surance on her; witness never supposed, or expected, when he was chartering the Chancellor to Captain C not, that she was to bs engaged in the slave trade, any other unlawful traffle Josern Woopwortn ex been ship mas- ter for seventeen or cigh'een knows Captain Freeman for severai years; he has sailed from this port pretty much uil the time; bis character for integrity is good as far as 1 know; I never neard, with the excep- tion of this charge, that he was engaged in apy unlaw- fal business. ¥ Joun S. Grusyn examined.—Was mate of the Chen- cellor on her voyage to Africa,and up to the time ot her cnsars in April, aoe ; Fos not pry cow poe t was the design of Cap! ‘arnot, oF ia eon, that the vessel should be engaged in the slave-trade or any other unlewful trade; that if ke had any such suspicion he woula have left the vessel; there” was a great distinction between the water obtained for the crew and that which was put into oil casks; the first water for the ship’s use was brought from springs three quarters of a mile inland, and we had to pay dear for it; that which was put into the oil casks, forty gal- lons might be purchased for three or four leaves of to- bacco; had to taste it when it was brought on board, or they would cheat us; knew the Chancellor to have on board four or five hundred bags of rice; at the time she was captured had not abeve half that quantity; they bought and gold rice at various places; iron was brought on board at Capemount, but no where else; there were bars, bolts, shackles, aud screws, and all used to repair the vessel; the bolts and bars were from one to three and a half feet long; they were used for bolting through the head, knees, and cut-water, and through the breast work; the shackles were used in the top-gallant, top- stays. and other parts of the rigging; saw the funnels swabbed with oil,butnot on the morning of the ture; three or four days previous to the capture, had stowed awsy the funnel and the hose, as they had no immedia'e occasion for using them ; saw some brick on board. On his cross-examination he said he had a con- versation on the mornmg of the capture with Lieute- nant Clivery; told the Lieutenant thatibe was not sur- prixed at tne versel being captured, since the difficulty with the officers of the brig Contest, which had boarded and searched them when they had no right; I had hoard they had spread reports prejudicial to the charac: ter of the Chancellor, and asked him if that were not the reason we were captured, and he said it was; I asked him what he thought would be the consequence to the sbip; he said if we found the Commodore he supposed he would let us go about our business; witness saw Captain Carnot paid for the water; through him | counted the tobacco; Mr. Gordon engaged me as mate of the Chancellor. The testimony was here closed, and the cause is to be summed up to-morrow. Surreme Court—Specian Tenrm—Dec, 14.—Before Judge Edwards.—Cornelius Heeney vs. Michael Dunn. "The bill ip this oause was filed for an injunction, to re- strain the defendant from selling or mortgaging certain property, of which he obtained conveyances from the complainant Heeney, who had, soon after, been found an imbecile, and incapable of managing his own affairs; and aleo for leave to file a supplemental bill. Count—Let the prayer of the petition for leave to file a supplemental bill, be granted, and the injunction to continue for ten days after the entry of the order; costs to abide the event. Osgoodet al. vs. The Alliance Mutual Insurance Co.— In this causes petition was presented praying that the re- ceiver appointed over the assets of the defendants, might pay to Samuel Judson and Henry G. Stebbins $450, their property, which, they allege, the ex took posses- sion of a8 @ part of the assets of the company, with in- terest thereon. Courny—Let an order be entered eae ae to Ogden Edwards, to ascertain the truth of the facts alleged in the petition, and to take such proofs as may be necessary for that purpose— farther directions reserved until the return of the report. “Andrew C. Johnson ve. Mary Prince and othere.— This was a motion{or an order to take a demurrer pf the files of the court for irre, ity. Covrr—The complainant ha admitted th u- larity of the demurrer by.noticing it for argument, the motion to take it ,off the files must be denied; costs to abide the event Francis J. Ridgeway vs. John Stevens.—In this case a motion was made to dismiss the bill in this cause, and to dissolve the injunction. Court—As the defendant is at present a resident of the county of New York, and the bill should be filed in said county, if the suit were to be commenced, the bili must be considered as properly filed in said county, on and from the day of the entry of an order herein to that effect. The appearance of the defendant to con- tinue, and the injunction to remain in full force, the de- fondant to have 40 days from the timeof said order, to put in his answer to the bill. Motion of defendant de- nied cost of both wotions to abide the event. William H. Carey ads. Susan ‘ey.—Exceptions to bill tor impertinencies overruled. In a bill for # divorce, on the ground of adultery, itis not impertinent to silege abandonment, because the averment, iY admitted by the defendant, or established by proof, may equally affect the decision of the Court as to alimony and as corrobo- rative of the main charge of the bill. Charles H Clayton and wifeads Robert Tier.—Motion to dissolve an injunction granted, the equity of the bill being substantially denied in the answer. James S. Thayer, admr.vs Thorp and Freeman.—Mo- tion to dissolve an injunction’granted with costs. On a bill for discovety merely to aid « suit at law it is onl nece! to aver that the fect sought to be discovered is materfalia the action at law. But where any relief is sought, ruch as to transfer the juriadiction of the cause or to restrain proceedings at law, the bill must contain the further averment that the discovery is necessary, or what is equivalent, that the party has no other means of proving the fact, or cannot without the discovery main- tain his action or defence at law. Decisions by Justice Harris—Richard Sill vs. Marga- ret N. Sill, ececutriz—Motion to change place of trial from New York to Albany. Defendant swears to have witnesses in or near Albany,and shows how they mater! Plaintiff swears to the materiality of ¢! teen witnesses in or near New Vork, but does not show how they are material. The transactions involved in the suit principally occurred in the vicinity of Albany. Motion granted. Elizabeth Jones vs. David M, Jones.—Decree for di- vorce. Alonzo B. Lane et al. ads. Wm. Chauncey et al.—Mo. tion to dissolve injunction upon matter of bill. The plaintiffs, as satignees of Meyers & Co., who were part- ners with Lane, had replevined goods of the partnership io the possession of Lane at the time of the assignment. Lane at the time was largely indebted to Meyers & Co. Held, that although the replevin may have been impro- Fg brought, yet inasmuch as if Lane should succeed in recovering the goods upon the trial of the action of replevin, the plaintiffs would be entitled to have them applied to pay the balance due from Lane to them as as- signees of Meyers & Co , the injunction Prewdont vg aod from proceeding in the replevin suit was properly issued, and the moiion was, therefore, denie 1; costs to abide the event of the suit. Henry A. Welle ads, Jalius Pratt and others —A mo- tion to discharge @ writ of ne exeat. The plaintiffs, who are comb manuiacturers in Connecticut, filed their bill alleging that the defendants had fraudulently purchased goods from them upon credit, to the amount of about $1800, which he had sold for less than he had agreed to pay for them, and with the proceeds was about to leave ‘he State. The Court decided that as the plaintiffs bad on ad-guate remedy at law, and might hold the defeu- dant to bail, in au action of trover, for the goods fraudu- lently obtained by the defendant, they were not entitled to bail iv 4 court of equity, and the writ was discharged Victoria Bissell, by hex next friend Manuel'du Puga vs Edward Bisset —The bill in this cnuse is filed for a se- paration, on the ground of cruel amd inhuman treatment. A motion is made for an allowance of alimony, and the expenses of conducting this suit. The court held that in such oase it is not a matter of course to make allow- ano, and in this case the defendant had in his answer denied or expiained all the charges of ill-treatment in the bill, so as to leave it a doubtful question which is the more injured party, the «llowance should not be granted. A referee was appointed to hear the proofy and allegations of the parties, and to determine the matters in pontroptany and report thereon to the court. John Snitfen, defendant in error ads. of Abraham Kk, Luysier, plaintiff in error.—A writ of error had been is- sued to the New York Common Pleas, and returned to ‘this court witha copy of the record. The judgment be. low wus rendered upon a report of referees. After the Sttorney for the defendant in error hed been served with & copy of the error bopk, he applied to the Common Pleas toamend the record by correcting statements of facts therein. The motion was granted, and he now applies to this court to amend the copy of the record sont here by the Common Pleas, so as to make it corre- spond with the amended record below. This motion was granted, but with leave to the plaintiff to dismiss his writ of error without costs, if he shall elect todo #0 within ten days, Caroline R. Deuel, vs, Alvah B. Deuel,—Decree tor divorce, * James Myers and Henry T. Meech ads. Ma Mouion to set aside default for amended declaration. One of thi abatement the non-joinder of one the suit The plaintiff amended by inserting the of Joyce in the declaration. The defendant's prt insisting that the plaintiff had not right to amend after snoh 2 ples, disregarded the amended declai rhe piaintiff's attorney entered default for want of id Rive notice of m writ of inquiry, Held, that plaintiff's practice was regular, That the amendment was allowa- ble under the 224 rale of the Court, The only restric. tion open the right to amend given by that rule is that rr Mary M. Powell not pleading to an @ defendants pleaded in Joyce as nd: fendantin merits, the motion was granted on conte of the default and subsequent }, and the costs of opposing the motion. Haley Brower ve. Samuel Brooks and Wm. Judson — Motion to take a plea of the defendant Brooks from the files, on the ground that it had not been sworn to. It ‘was objected that the motion was insufficient. It did not apprise the defendant of the ground of objection to the plea. The objection was held to be well taken The Court held that where in answer to @ motion the party would have « right to explatn, by affidavit, the matier on which the motion was foun: the party moving is bound to point out in his notice, or the papers served with th aotegs the specific grounds upon which he relies to m in the motion Motion denied without costa to either party, with liberty to the plaintiff to re- new the motion, unless within six days the defendent file and serve a new plea. Frost Horton and Wife ve Rich’d Buskirk and others. Motion on behalf of Buskirk to be perm! and prove a judgment as alien upon tl the defendants in premises sold under a decree of pro- tection. Granted upon special terms. Andrew H. Ivelandvs, Isaac B. Smith —Motion for at- tachment for violation of injunction. The defendant is & measurer connected with the custom house, entitled to a monthly mins of $125. On the first day of September, with a view to have the August salary of the defendant applied to the payment of his debt, the plaintiff filed a creditor's bill and served on the defendant the usual in- junction. Early in August the defendant had procured one Sharpe to advance him the amount of his month’s salary, for which he gavehim a draft on the payingofficer of the custom house. which it was agreed thoul be de- posited with that officer, and when the salary becam payable, the defendant should endorse a check therefor, according to the regulations of the custom house, aud leave the check for Sbarpe and receive the draft. After the injunction was served the defendant dorsed check according to his agreement, which it {psisted was « violation of the injunction. ‘The court held otherwise and denied the motion with costs. Barbara Schriver John A. Schriver—Motion for temporary alimony and an allowance to defray expenses of carrying on suit for divorce. Granted. Court ov Grnenat Sessions, Deo. 14—Before Recor: der Scott, and Aldermen Smith and Crollus—John McKeon, Eeq., District Attorney.—At the opening of the court this morning, the District Attorney called up for trial, the case of the People against William Frost and Lewis ©. P. Smith, who stand indicted for obtain- ing the sum of $2,250, from James C. Bucklin, by false contained fn fie snoceeding yule, and this cage le not within that exception. The defendant having sworn te pretences. The defendants inte da plea to the jurisdiction of the Court of Sessions, on the ground that they had rei ed the trial of the cause to thi ry Court of Oyer and Terminer, and had given bail to ap- pear before that court; which having sent the indict- ment back to the Court of Sessions, the defendants were under no recognizance to ap; before that court, but in the Court of Oyer and Terminer alone. The District Attorney contended for the jurisdiction of the court inihe guse, The decision of the court will be ven to-morrow. No other causes being ready for trial, @ court adjourned until te-morrow morning. Count CaLenpea—This day-Circvit Court—69, 12, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 69, 70, 39, 1, 5, 2536, 30, 37, 40. ‘Su- perior Co 7, 58, 69, 420, 65, 56, 67, 78, 1, 44, 93, 29, 5, 422, 66, 25, 78, 95, 96, 97, 93, 99, 100, 161, 102, The Packet Ship To Carrain F, Hatter :— The undersigned cabin passengers in the packet ship “Queen of the West.” on her late passage from Liverpool to this port, embrace the opportunity of tendering this public expression of their high estimation of your skill and experience as a navigator, and engaging deportment asa gentleman. Your anxioussolicitude for the welfare and comfort of all under your charge, has only been equalled by your sagacity and pruitence, and these have won our lasting confidence and regard. ’ With the supe- rior qualities of the noble vessel you command, and the sumptuous accommodations for passengers, these com- bined. under Providence, to render our recent voyage #0 Pleasant and safe. They cannot forget the urbanity and attention received from the other officers of the ship Mr. H. 8. Howland, firet mate, in particular, for whose abilities as a seaman chey entertai the highest respect. Wishing you many happy and succeraful voyages acro the “pathless deep,” they remain with sincere respect, Yours, ko, JOHN NICOL, MATTHEW BUTTERLY, CHARLES LOCKHART, F. A. MACDOUGAL, ‘WM. DREW. New York, Dec. 14, 1847. re The cheapest and best place in the city toget Boots and Shoes, is at Jones’s, 4 Ann street, near the American Museum. He sells his best Freach Calf Dress Boots at $4 50, anda first rete Boot he will sell at $4. You can also get a very nice pair for $3 50, end as to his waterproof and cork sole Boots, they cannot be beat in price or quality, aud further- more, all goods sold by our friend Jones, of No. 4 Ann street, are warranted to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. Rheumatism, Pains, and Stiffness of the jomts, swelling of the muscular substances near them, and other distressin, iraproms too well known to need descrip- t on, may be effectually removed by the use of King’s Com- Pound Srrup of Hydriodare of Potasss, Sarsapar low Dock Hoot ‘It is recommended in fall confidence as being a speerfic, and needs but a trial to convinee the most ¢redulous of its surprising properties. Prepared and for sale by CH. Ring, Druggist and Chemist, 192 Broadway, corner John street. Gold Pens for the Holiday: ‘Zhe most cle. bet and usefal gift of the season, is one of the celebrated Richelien ond Pointed Gold Ps in the new style of Gold Case, just iotroduced by B. E. in & Co., 45 William street, one door below Wall street » ¥, Savage, 92 Ful- tan street. ‘These pens are pre-emineny-fot superior fit durability. and are adapted to the use of both Ladies and .. Gola Pens of everystyle and quality Gold and Sil- ver Pen and Pencil Cases, at the lowest prices, sold as e. abov Fancy Paper and Paper Boxes, Corn motto papers, fancy poxes for confectioners, jews rqund and square boxes, in nests, for i Gold, silver, copper, Spanish paper, paper Inces, silver borders, ornament Pictures, &e. ‘Also, boxes for wedding cakes, wholesale ani ren 48 Maiden lane. G.J. Kraft, Manufacture and Im- porter. . pill boxes, &e. ‘marble. Chinese’ and MONKY MARKET. Tuesday, Dec. 14—6 P. There wasa slight reaction in the stock market to day. At the first board, Harlem advanced % per cent., Norwich and Worcester }{, Morris Canal 14, Reading 3. Long Island 34, Farmers’ Loan ‘. Canton, Penn. 5’s and ‘Treasury Notes closed at prices current yesterday. The transactions in Harlem were to some extent, in the face of which there was a alight improvement. At the second board, Harlem fell off % per cent. Trea- sury notes }y. Morris Canal advanced ‘4. There has been a fair demand for sterling exchange for this packet. Prime bills on London we quote at 10 8 105 percent prime. The Bank of Mobile has been drawing to some extent. The Marine and Fire Insurance Bank of Savannah, Georgia, has declared a scmi-annual dividend of four per cent. The money market is exceedingly stringent. Money has not been a0 scarce and so difficult to get, for many years, and the scarcity is having a good effect upon com- mercial affairs generally, as it compels business men to curtail their operations as much an possible, and to be extremely cautious in the formation of new contracts Apparently the commercial classes are sound and strong. Very few failures have as yet taken place, and from the face of things, it is pretty difficult to tell what the effect of the failures in England has really been. That heavy losses have been experienced, no one can for a moment doubt; and the ability of those on this side suffering those losses, to sustain themselves under it, is as yet = matter of doubt and uncertainty. A few months may tell the story and present a much different state of things to what is generally anticipated. The large ex- change houses in this city have been heavy lot by the bankruptcies in Great Britain, and losses amounting to full five millions of dollars have been distributed among the principal cities of the Union. Many concerns have, no doubt, been completely cleaned out by their losses, and are sustained solely upon their former oredit, with the hope that a fortunate turn in the markets will put them upon their feet again. Hundreds of concerns in this city live from day to day in this way, until they are compelled to explode. A similar state of things ex- ists in alljparts of the commercial world, and will con- tinue to in all kinds of times. Houses high in credit continue for years more shelis, and are finally crushed by some alight unfortunate turn in the market. Some of these shells may be crushed in this city, if the pres- sure upon them continues much longer, and astonish us all. It is pretty difficut to tell the solyent& from the in- solvents We annex our usual table of quotations for the princi- pal State and other stocks used for investment :— Prices ov Stocks in tax New York Manker Redeem- 1847. 1A. 181 Rate, “able. Now United States 6 1867 102%j1 —= 102 a10z o 6 1962 101 4qalo2 101%qal01dg 102 al 100 "00%. 95 al00%, 99540 99 9 102K MOISE 101 Inso-si-60 ene ri ea 1861-62-67 106 910634 8 534 1050-61-65 103 n404 “ 4 1816-7-8-9 100 aod: s 5 1850-1-3 = atod 5 1855-8 101A — 5 1859-60-1 101° "alot 436 W958 97 8 97 6 180 99 a 99) 9% 6 1856-60 10034n100! 5 1850-56 90a 92 ! 7 1856 103360104 Kentucky, 6 —= 100 qal003¢ te 5 me 80 a 83 Hinois, 6 1870 16 046% 38 0 38% Indiana, = years «43 NAB'S 37 38 Arksnsas, § —— 3 038 OM ny Alabama, 5 —— # of 60 4 61 _ a7! T%4 72 — 98 A100 "4 1857 108 109 106 108 \ 7 1952 196 alo8 10tsgnt05 9 85 a 87 BkCom'e N.Y fi "4 aa ot ‘doa 95; N.Y. Life Ins & trast Co. 18 m8 1 92}ga 99 03 alossg 26 An 26) Farmers Loan & Trust IMA BL Ohio Life Ins. & Trust Co. 100° 91003 93. a 95 jank of U.S. in Pennsyl'a. 4340 die S3gn 99% N Jersey R. Mt. & Co 103 al04 102 aoa Mohawk & Hud’n Railroad, 75 a 76 8 a 6836 167 a OR Uticn & Schenectady Rail’d 116 011636 116 all?” 1153ga16 Syracuse & Uti Hroad. 123 a2 — qq — Aubum & Syracuse Railr’d 102 9106 105 9108 07 auburn & Rochester R,R. 101. 0102 100 alot ing Railroad, 63%a 64 56 57 sits oe eevee c udeen Canal, f Foss 180 9190 89 A199 ing Railroad Bon 73 073% 69 n 69% 68 Bending Rallron Mig Bis, 78 5 70% ttien es eyen oo ond * Dividend off, Within the past month there has been a very greatre- duction in prices of the principal stocks in the above list. Government securities and all other dividend paying stocks have fallen as muchas those of anon-dividend pay- ing-charaoter; all have been equally depressed, and there is notmmeliate prospect ofan improvement. Government stocks are not likely to advance in the face of the heavy demand for funds to carry on the war, anda of treasury notes. Itis intimated that twen' lions of dollars will be required before the Ist large issue ity-five mil- of Decem- ber next, which will be raised by an issue of treasury notes of large denominations, bearing an iuterest of six percent. The Secretary of the Treasury is not much in favor of this method of raising money; he would much prefer making 4 stock loan at once; but on account of the immense expenditures of the government, and the greater facjlity in raising money, the issue of treasury notes, is the most feasible way. There is no doubt but that any amount of money the government may require, will be offered, as soon as pro- posals ore issued. The immense amount bid for, when proposals for the last loan were issued, shows Pretty con- clusively the ability of the government to make loans. Bids for nearly sixty millions of dollars were sent in for the loan of eighteen millions made last spring, and we have no doubt, notwithstanding the apparent tightness of the money market, that Proposals for a loan of twenty-five millions bids for twiee the amount. would bring out The government may not be able to make loan now upon such favorable terms as the last; but we have no doubt bids at par, ora fraetion below, will be plenty enough. The revenue of the government from ordinary sources, is sufficient to meet its ordinary expenditures and pay the interest on a debt of more than tww hundred millions of dellars, and every million added to the revenue, gives it the means to pay the interest on about sixteen debt, millions of A duty of twenty-five per cent on tes and coffee would give a revenue of about three millions of dollars, equal to the interest on fifty millions of dollars, more than the entire public debt at this moment. The im- portance or necessity of laying this tax, is so plain to be seen that there cannot be any doubt of its bi edatonce. It is decidedly a war measure, must receive the support of both parties. As eing adopt- nd as such, a war mca sure it would not be enforced any longer than the neces- sity of the treasury requires it, and it would 48 s00n 4s the war closed. be repealed We have, within the past year, alluded to the many abuses practiced in relation to the completion of the Illi- nois and Michigan Canal, by the bondho!¢>-’s trustees, who compose & majority of the board, and finances of the concern. Several meetings control the have been held by the resident bondholders, and efferts have been made to remedy the evils complained of. As yet nothing has been accomplished. The canal, according to the re- ports which have from time to time been put forth by the trustees of the bondholders, was to have beem com- pleted on the Ist of November last; whereas, the proba- bility is, that it will not be completed before next July, and perhaps not then. It would not surprise us much, if the canal was not made navigable in all next year.— We have no faith in the promises of those who are en- gaged in the completion ot this important work, and there has been so much thimble rigging in its whole management, that there is every prospect of the business being lengthened out as iong as possible. ‘There has been more dependence placed upon the prospect tof bribing members of the Legislature, than upon the real merits of any measure for the advancement of the public works of Illinois, and the talent exhibited in lobbying at Albany, would have been brought into requisition, at Springfleld, had there been thesame materials to work on. The proceedings of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois and Michigan canal, of which those repre- senting foreign bondholders form a msjority, have from the first been characterized more for individual aggran- dizement than for the interest of the State. The funds advanced by the bondholders were for s long time depo- sited in the bank, the president of which, , Was one of the foreign trustees, without interest, and the payments on the line of the canal were made in depreciated paper; that is, in bills of Eastern banks, those of New Haven forming the principal part, which were ata the place of payment of about one per cent. discount at These and many other measures of similar nature have been from the first adopted, which have retarded the Progress of the work very materially. When we take into conside- ration the fact that these trustees receive $5000 a year each, until the canal is completed, it does n« ot appear #0 strange that every effort should be made to protract it @ much as possible. There are so many interested in the prosperity of the State of Illinois, in the redemption of ita finances from the difficulties and embarrassments with which they have for so many years been surrounded, in the speedy completion of ita publie works, and in the resump- tion at an early day of regular payments of interest, that theacts of the trustees should at all times be fairly and clearly presented for examination. The principle will not do in this matter, so well thimble rig as in other places, and under different circumstances. A plain, straight forward course should be pursued by those hav- ing such an important matter ontrusted to them, if they wish to maintain'the position they have in some way reached, The interests of the people of Illii inois are not to be trifled with. Theinterest of an individual is a sma!) matter compared with thatofa State, as the latter may suffer to the extent of millions of dollars, while an indi- vidual is making a few thousands. Stock Exchan, $8000 Treas Notes6’s 994 $000 di b99 100 0 lo 100 Canton Co 3000 Kentucky 6 per ct 100 6 400 she Reading RR 100 Nor & Wor RR 51% 27 5000 Penusylvania 1b 50 io 830 1000 Ilivois Fuadable 38 40 New Jersey RR 2000 Keading Bonds 6854 750 Harlem RK 200 do saw 50 do bso 20 = do baz Ea do sw 300 Farme zig 400 do 530 150 Mor nal 88g 50 do 100 L Island KR 2674 = 7 Stonington RK 30 do 2645 Second Board, $7000 Treas Notes 6’s 993@ 200she Harlem RR b60 4034 490 she Harlem KR 3%%@ 100 Morris Canal 9 wo do 330 39°79 do 9 100 do 83°39 40 Farmers’ Loan 2514 600 do 9 10 Erie KR (gle) 66% so do 830 39S NYork& Ntlaven 95 New Stock Exchange, §19000 Treas Nts 6’s bid 50 shs Harlem RR b3 4014 5000 do 810 1500 do 4 39% 5000 do b10 50 do 83 39% 0 shs Harlem RR ba 50 do 930 3946 190 do © NO do b3 397 so do © 100 Reading RR 510 57 100 ag © 4% 100 L Island RR © By CITY TRADE REPORT, Nuw Youn, Tuesday Aiternoon, Dee. 14 The weather continued inclement and aupleasaut for out door business The market for flour was very dull, [ations ia mannsr nominal, ‘There was very tiom to hay in large lots, except on terms lower 1 nerstly demanded, Prices were still considere and 1 ttle disp: han those @ d above the views of exporters, and the home demand being moderate, the sales were Tight There was also very little done im whest,and prices were less fim than they were atthe close of Inst week. ‘Transactions in coin were made oa fair ex- tent at abotit yesterday’ There was no change in meal, while there was There was some bette: in prime—while mess s:ood as befo lard were makiug on terms stated be! actions were moderate, without materia Asnes—Pors were quick, sales o! ed at $5 50 aud 20030, do 37. Beeswax —Sales of Some change 100 bbls ere were sell of Oxwero at 84,4 it re above these quotations, or S prices; bat it wasevident that large pai 'y sold.even rt the lower 1 1000 bb! soid, deliverable in February, $650 Wheat—We Uhio, made on private terms. 5,000 a 10,000 bushel; it and of Tre tivity, Rye was dill — Dork, and rather more doing sales of new In groceries traus- in prices. . Were report- inde yellow, were made at 22c. of straight 0. 486 18% in AI] some 800 a Lov OF at about yester- Is jot Is this State, 25, Nouthe-n brands her dull, and we quote Howard street and Alexanden have only to noticea sale of Corn—Th embracing 3,000 W. term mixed, at 723g, 1700 do. at 74¢; 1000 do, Jersey ellow, at" Ge, aad 2,990 ood round Northern yellow, at 9c: the re. mainder consisted chiefly of mixed. at i at yesterday’s quotations Meal—A sal Jersey, made at $3 50, ve—The market wan inactive. The #30 Bic. Today, the offers w confined to without sales. Outs were inacti of moment. CoaL—A sale of a cargo of of 560 tons Pictou, were made on private term: Corr under the supposition that, Cor moat! market was firm to-day, with a The market was qaiet, and there was no arrival Favrt—Sales of wet dried raisins continue to b 50, while quotat ons for good dried fruit remained the Hemr—The market wasqtiet, and prices were nominally me. Motassns—Sales of 100 bbls New Orleans cts, and 390 were i je in all the we Navat Stone the aa M de nt $2.25. to be made to-day at yesterday’s prices. sed were made nt 59 cts, and 20 bbis of 200 bbls, selected whole, rade sperin, sold ow Sacurday at New Bed ut supposed to be at between 1033¢ enauge in manufactured winte — Sales of 200 barrels prime po 9 at $8 25; and 300 do at $8 37}¢. 75.4 $4. Beel—Sales of gowutry m le extent from store at $850, and at $9 for city mess, Lard—BSates of 200 bbls. mew (city) were made at We. There was no change in cheese or batter. 3 t. cae & cargo of 3,000 bushels Acquila was sold at 25c. onths. Frep—A sale of 100 bbls. of linseed was made at $1 35 per bushel. Svucan—A sole siouae 20 hhds, New Orleans was reported on terms not unde TALLOW ~Bales WAOCO~50 Hhds. terms. -ajreyo ved xt Bo a Blo. Kentueky leaf sold for expo: ol da small lot sold afloat, nt $3 43%, Igst sales ravged from and we heard of 20 sales ‘There were no sales of importance reported. — Large nolders were disposed not to offer the art ce freely, ngress would likely impose x on itas well as tea, There was no material chauge in ee 28,000 Ibs of Peruvian pig were made at ¢ of bayers, and the sales rau: 1000 bales. ‘No transactions of moment were reported, mre, remained nominal. Small sales of ‘Linseed—Sales of beth English and Americaa con- at sold at 35 cts, Bales of 1800 lower rates jodernte at- sales and no e made at $1 sane, made at 28 t 27C. 61 gallon io sol ford, on prie and '1015§— 310, ma- emall Siro, cash. fogs Honduras 50, 128 7a 8e, with one were sold by auction at 644 by au corn were was asked. wed at 9c. it was said 1000 bbis ‘o Antwerp, sugar was taken at Ms. Married. In New Albany, Indiana, on the Sth inst , by the Rey. Mr. Stewart, Mr. R. N. Crowzey, son of Wm. Crowley, Esq, of the firm of W. Crowley & Son, to Miss F. M. Coox, of Haddam, Conn, (tH Philadelphia papers please copy. Died. At 74 Beekman street, of consumption, on Saturday, 12th inst., Hexay A. Weir, aged 32 Of croup, on Tuesday, 14tb instant, Catuanine W., daughter of Daniel and Jane Merritt, aged 3 years, 9 months and 19 days. lations and friends of the family are respectful- ly invited to attend the funeral service, this (Wednesday) evening, at 6 o'clock, at her father’s residence, 49 Essex street, without further invitation, The remains will i removed to Greenwich, Conn., for burial,on Thurs- morning, by the 7 o’clook ‘esterday morning, after Frep 4B. Cianxe, eldest son of Monson and Ann Clarke, in the 22d year of his age. The friends and acquaintanoes of the family are res- pectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the resi- dence of his father, No. 569 Broo treet, near Varick, this afternoon, at half-past 1, o’cloc! On Tuesday evening, 14th inst., after a lingering ill- ness, Mr. Warten Hows, aged 75 years and 7 deys. His relatives, friends and acqueintances are respec! fully invited to attend his funeral, this (Wednesdey) afternoon, at half-past 3 o'clock, without further invita- tion, from his late residence, 27 Hester street. His re- mains wil) be taken to Greenwich, Conn,, for interment. {iG Sag Harbor papers please oopy. ROWN, Auction IONARY AND w.B J + ICE CREAM 8aLOON.—MR. BROWN will sell on ‘Thursday, Dec, 16th, at 10 o'clock, at the corner of Broadway and Liberty st, the contents of a confectionary and ice cream saloon, consisting of glass ware, crockery, ice cream freezers, refrigerators, marble top tables, show cases, oil cloth, carpet, chairs. ke., with other artic! dd 2e*re F; arti! W. BROWN, Auctignecr Howe Furnishing Goods, +» Furmtare, Camphor Wood Trunks, ke. J. W. Brown will sell this day, Weduesday, Dee. lath.’ at 1094 o'clock, at No. 142 Br ou es articles, comp | house furmish- Table Cutler Wi hort and severe illness, fal I a cles. Also, larke Dabinet ,, COm| mahogany Sofas an Chairs, Kreuch and other Bedateads, ‘Tables, Chairs, Wash ‘Book Cases, Mattresses, Feather Beds, &<. 415 bre ATUTTCE, « HOLD FU Auctioneer—F ASHION ABLE HuUS&s NITURE—Of a family declining house- ing, and onl di May last, at No. SoLarington ‘Avenue,’ A.C. TURTLE will sel at auction on raday, 16th inst. jock, at the above premises, n cd the entiz ture of ly declining housekes ping, the eect Mua wale araeae. and os begn vaed only lay last. Cousisting of Rosewood Sofa, richly carve atch, Brussels, ingrain and other Carpets; Da k Window Curtai large Fier Giase-, reartete i a top, elegant gilt Gi- randols, ad ‘arm ae ay mperial Rugs ‘and. om oY W'stand, ern, ‘Plated Ware, China hogany Frene! ‘ashetands, wt marble top, Toilet sets. Also the Kitchea Furniture, wit Je will commen: Als 2tere A. TUTTLE, Auctioneer—EKlegant and fashionable, E the Me Walter, at No. 445 TUTTLE’ will sell at auction on Wedaesday, 15th, avove ware rooms, the entire stock of M. Walter, (the whole + Rosewood, Mahogany and Black He of Lous XIV. XV, . Walnut Furniture, of of road’ y &ec., being the entire stock ay. Sale peremptory. Cc . atthe having been made under his own dire and will be ware ranteo in every respect ) consisting 01 rosewood and mahogany sofas, tete-n- etes, fautenls, etag) armoirs, parlor, hall and fancy che: card tables with Egyptian and Ital bureau may be examined oa the morning of sale. N. B.—The sale will be peremptory, and worthy the attention of persons desirous of obtaining superior furniture. 4 at*re [He CHEAPEST STOR® IN THE CITY, 16134 Ful- ton street, for Curtain M Freneh gilt” Cor- roidered curtains, nasi nes &e., paper ibe: ala style. Also, manufacturer and other mattramses, feather every article in the upholstery rental ered att he short- it cabins and hotels fitted up. > on dt5i2eerre .&e, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. sortment of German and French Tumblers, N.B. Curtains hung and rooms pap: estnotice. Ship and steam CR. DAVIES Upholsterer, 34 Fulton street. ).UMBLERS, —A large for hot water Also, presved Tumblers, Castor Bottles, fancy len and Segar Stands, Toy Tea Se! tel Ornaments, Tea and Toilet Sets, ware, at 86 Cherry street, between Ol SEW YORK LEG@is.aTunE. Atnany, Deo, 14, 1847, Mr, Cranx introduced a bill in relation to sick and od seamen, and it was passed. The bill to amend the revised Marine H ital was was laid on the table. ‘The bill fixing the salaries of State officers was then taken under consideration. General to talary of Mr. Stcxurs re County Cler! readi The bill for the incorporation of Syracuse as a city, was paseed, but not to take effect unless sanctioned by a vote of the electors of Salina and Syracuse. The bill to regulate State amd County prisons was taken up and passed. is ‘The Astronomical Observatory bill was defeated. The Emigrant Passenger protection bill was ordered 18 id. to a third reading. Important Democratic G ucUs, A democratic caucus was held last night to receive the report of the Committees which was appointed by a pre- vious caucus to draft am address and resolutions, rela- Bich was SENATE It reduces the salary 2000. The provision fixing the the Canal Commissioners was struck out, 0 that it leaves the salaries as they now are under the existing law. The salary of the rated at $1600. The bill was ‘The bil concerning the regulation of Bridge Compa- Awan tive to the national convention, Mr. Beers, of the Senate, was elected chairman by a 33, to 28 given to Mt. Denniston, MAN reported an address and resolutions. Mr. Sick.es presented a counter address and resolu- vote of ir. Bri tions, when a long debate ensued. Mr. Youne spoke at length in favor of the proviso Finciple, and in denunciation of slavery, ite extension, itation of the slavery que at all hezards. 6, ke , and the’ princi The Toate justified thi tion, as @ matter of princip also, that as the party was divided irreconellably on le, they had better; separate at once. was renewed, and the origi resolntions were adopted—ay Resolutions — nominating him hay desire. ‘he Assembly adjourned at two o’clock this morning, afera session of nine hours. The line The freshet still continues, a1 that it has completely inundated all the docks and piers 7 Telegraphic Apologies. Puitapecrnia, Deo. 14, 1847, The Southern telegraph line is out of order, in con- sequence of the rain yesterday afternoon and to-day, at renen’ phia and Washington. There is nu~pzchability of your getting any Congressional news this evening ie entary 1 295 noer, to Martin Van Buren, and he Presidency, would have been Presented. had net that gentleman decidedly objected. ‘he resolutions were prepared, and only witbheld at his ‘Truxorarn Orrice, City, Dec. 14, 1847. Je ont. The Feeshet, dc. Aunayy, Dec. 14, 1847. e water is so high order id th iteamboat Isaac Newton, from your city, had not arrived at five e’clock this afternoon. have not reached us. ed to an unusual degree. were very limited. Suga at4 tod cents, and old at 534a6 cents, were beeps nued high, ‘The Markets. Pirtssunc, Dec. 14—Flour—There was some better feeling, and prices were improving, with moderate sales. In grain there was no alteration in prices, while s#les '—New Orleans new was dull foet of water in the channel. Burrato, December 14.—Flour—the market was dull, very light, and we quote good brands Western. Wheat was dull and the mar- and sal: \—the Also, 120 dozen Oyster Bowls. GEO. d15 2t@re .KENCH CHINA ent, No. 36 Broadw % No. 315, d from France with an sat early Ro. ap) ae Ine ret decoeed Chisa, teh for Christman presents, which he offers at very reasonable prices, N. B. French and English China, decorated and gilt, to order, with name, initials, or to match any pa 12e*rre TO reiNTERs, EviTc ‘he. r Office, comolete, material is arly new, for Pi tw Inrge size Newspapers, weekly. Will be sold on favor- ableterms. Address ** L. M. P.,” office of this paper. (415 6t* ri A} HANCE—A gentleman who is capitalist m working a Patent, the art cle of which meets with a ready d parsa profit of .00 per cent, wishes to dispose of hi 10g auable to give it that attention which he expested Capital required would not dl $ Fall pa will be made known by adai M, box 781. M ANTED-—To cell, in Exchange Office, well fi'ted up d will 1d and doing a good bi w ‘old on rensona- bleterms. Apply to A.J st. 15 2t*m WANZTED—By a respectable woman, aisituntion) one that understands cooking, washing, ng and baking: the beat of city reference. Apply at i92 Division street seco floor, back room _ ‘To he seen fortwo day a5 1e#re young girls, as chambe first rate—or to mind children a aceustomed to work, and a wing. They are well willing to make themselves generally useful. They have no objection to travelling with afamily, The best of city references can given. Please call 428 Bowery, als ot*m PPARM WANTED—Any person cultivated farm, of about 40 to 100 acres, with good build- ings, in the State of New York or New Jersey, and who would be willing to se!l it cheap for ensh. may hear of a pur- by applying in the office of DEUTZ & GRAFF, 93 veh street aia 3t*re A GENTLEMAN who hes for several yents resided populous city in South Ameriea, and occupied in the di posal of every description of foreign merchandize, offers his services to e requiring an active and confidential per- son either at home or abroad. Address B., at this office. M4 3t®rre KRESPs CTABLE YOU v ‘ tion to do general housework in # private fam ly, or chombermaid; she is a good washer and ironer. at of Fimo apply at No.9, floor 4 ng baggage at the Plough inn, No. 21 Pearl street, are notified that if it is not redeemed within ove month from this date, it wil! bes old ac public aue- tion to defray the exper es incurred thereon F. A. OBSERVATIONS ON THE TEETH, Ke. by M. LE- VETT, Dentist, 266 Broadway, corner of Warren street, the introdacer of the principle of atmospheric pressure for the insertion of artificial teeth. Can be had at Dr. Levitt’s resi- dence, as abov dis It rre E BKANDY—105 half, quarter,and eighth, proof, superior quality, colored A. for sale a NG WOMAN wants a situa, RY OTICE—AII persons having HEATH, ver brig Jenne Vietorie land le by JOHN ber yA roe i | ae aN DRESS WARKHO! Broadway —C requi sale o JOHN GEORGE TAYLOR, WM. DIBBLES:, Hair Dresser.and Wig Mak av elegant assortment of Costumes and Wigs, entirely new for the approaching s-avon. Mr. Richard Amerman, man years favarably known as cos'umer to the Park theatre, will superintend the theatrical costume and hiring department in pe dls Ittre Pile THIRD BALL of the New York Philanthropic 8o- ciety will be held at Tarnmany Hall,on Friday evening, the 28h Jacuary, 18:8, DAVID HAIG, President, 8. Rey: nolds, Secretary. “ig __ a5 Elbe NPE FIFTH ANNUAL BALL of the Benevolent #ori- ety of Operative Masons of the City of New Y will be he'd at Tammany Hall, on Friday evening, ¢ preps on priy i ts 1817, for the benefit of the Haif Orphan Asylum, att st. Joseph's Chn ch Dingle’s Cotillon Band aged for the oceasion. The floor will be wndrr the direction of Mr. Paiker. Tickets can be had of any of the Committee, or at the door, on the eveuing of the JOHN FREIL, mn; John O'Connor, John Power, Secretaries, 153 AND MILITARY BALL —The annual Ball of U Teokany Ge sth Regiment, commanded by Capt. Richard H. Thowpson, will tke place at ‘Cammany Hall, on ‘Thursday preaing: inat., on whieh oeession the enmpany will te honored by the presence of Col, Ward B. Barnett, Maior Dyckinan, and other gallant heroes of th ‘who have so signal reflected immortal honor on the q SOCLATION, respectfully nonce that their First Ball for this season, will take place at Castle Garden, on THURSDAY evening, D+c. 16th—the pro- ceeds to be applied, as formerly, ta charitable purposes, dur. ing the inclement season, without distinction of sect or coun- t17;,, he order of du gramme, Director of the Floor—: assistants. Leader of the Orchestra: Bag-Pipe Kerracher. An arrengement has been made that rantoand from the Battery, anti Carrioges will set down their compan: Greenwich stre le, an ersed taking up in will be present rigidly to enfor ere hay ag ge cine will ommenee precisely . toadmit a gentleman and ti to Stoddart & Bonhar's Mu fe" Rares No 361 No. 239 gulations. "Tick aT ~F Latent ‘ ie rive their tickets on application. t ary, or at th Garden on the evening of the Balle. n® S°T™ NT 6te re FG yabes A FAYETTE! tvette Guarda will take 450 Broadway, on Wednesday Ever Committee of Arrangements ass men who may honor this, their first Ball, by their presence, that no efforts on their part will be wanting (o render itagree- sole, and flatter themselves that the arrangements they have made are such jot fail to please the mm Tickets of admission, ineluding supper for a following committer. rearl street; Mr. H. Rullet) 12 6 John street; Mr. Wm. Sullivan, DL. Leelere. 308 Broadway: Mr, @ Lan Allen'streety Me. Win. Dibbles, 263 Broadway; Mr. ©. Mer- cien, 44 Canal street; Mr. Th. Rocklivg, 35th st. corner of 6th avenue di Teo BAY ROOM GUIDE —Just pablisned D ‘Wheat none, Corn none, mained op, Bostox, do at. 83c. $l. were light. FE’ mark Western mixed wet en. Deo previous prives, Ry There was no alteratiun in freight [Telegraphic Cor. of Philadelphia Bulletin. Cincinnati, Deo. 14, 1847,—Business is somewhat checked by the storm. Flour is worth $4 87 to $5. Grain market unchanged, holders firm. and selling at an average of $3 3734 cents. key at 17 to.17% cents. Steam rendered lard selling at 614 to 65%; priins 6 to 645 cents. Bacon and barrelled provisions without change. and this State at $475, ket had a downward tendenoy. Ws , and Milan, Cleveland, and Co: continued dill, and small sales of making at 180, and yellow at 500. Receipts within the past 24 hours—Flour 1000 bbls, The harbor and canal still re- 14.—Flour—The market was heavy at Sales of 1000 bbis were made at $5 26 & $6 375¢ for parcels, including Genesee, other Western brands. were made, including Western mixed, at 90c, 2000. bushels Oats—Sales of 4000 bushels were made at 51 a 520 There was no change in provisions,of momen’ 1o—~Salea, of Freshet in the Ohio River, [Telegraphic Cor, of Philadelphia Bulletin. ] Cincinnati, Deo. 14, 1847. We have snow here to the depth of eighteen inches. — The freshet in the Ohio still continues, and the lower part of theriver is entirely gubmerged. rally of great destruction of property, but the details ‘The water is every where around us very high, and the tributaries of the Ohio are swell- by retail at former prices. The river conti- jut was again slowly falling. We report 20 Corn—Sales of 5000 TERS PER STEAMER BRITANNIA, from Bos- statutes relative to the passed. ss The bill to regulate jurors in New York was also Mr. Hanp reported adversely a bill to charter of the Saratoga and Washington rkilway, which Prisen Inspector is ‘id on the table, MBLY. bill relative to the fees of amended by striking out the section excepting the New York City Clerk from the operation of the bill. The bill was ordered to a third Hogs arriving freely, GRAPH, repeal the ofthe y, Deo, 14, 1847 He advised, address and } between Philadel- We hear gene- Provisions Chicago at ut at $103. dy wee made at nd sales Sales whis- AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON. Wasutnaton, Dec. 13, 1847. The Doings of the Day—The Organization of @ Puzzle. The committees of both houses are announced to the country. Those of the House are poten- tially whig—those of the Senate almost unani- mously democratic. {tis a just distinction of honor to the Empire State, that she has the chairman of the commit- tee on commerce in both Houses—Mr. Dix in the Senate, and Mr. Washington Hunt—both of them men of enlarged views and long experience. After the generous self-sacrificing spirit of the New York whigs on the qnestion ot the Speaker- ship, the Clerkship, and other officers of the House, it was left to Mr. Hunt, as the semor of the New York whig delegation, though one of the youngest in years, to take either the chair on post offices and post roads, or that of the com- mittee of commerce. The former offered a more intirpate relationship with all the people of all the country ; but the latter offered the directer advantages of an equally important committee, and more largely and more closely identifie with the great interest of New York State and New York city, and this was the committee which he selected. , It will be qeeciai ng. to the commercial people of the Empire ot York, and the great settling head-quarters of the commerce of half the earth, to know that they have the chief on the commer- cial committee in both houses of Congress, be- cause it is fair to assume that the commercial classes of the whole country regulate their move- ments and their business by the New York stan- dard ; and who so well adapted to shape the ac- tion of Congress to suit this standard as the men selected from the heart of the commercial com- monwealth ? 7 Mr. Truman Smith on foreign affairs in the House is, politically as nearly the antipodes of Mr. Sevier, at the head of the same committee the Senate, as the Emperor of China is geographi- cally to President Polk—consequentiy. “a bill passing under the sanction of either chairman, an URSIY to undergo a serious overhauling by the other. Mr. Vinton, of the ways and means of the House, is just as antagonistic to Mr. Atherton of the Senate ; and it will be almost impossible to get the approval of the latter to any sort of a revenue scheme of the former, saving, per- haps, on a loan bill, or a bill for the issue of a new edition of Treasury notes. Tea and coffee will be spared by Mr. Vinton, who will prefer a new tax on sugar, and mo- lasses, silks, spirits, cold iron, cotton goods, cassimeres, ready made clothing, glass ware, payer, &c.; while Mr. Atherton, a devotee of the bill of 46, will prefer a tax on on Mocha and young hyson, hazaruing sather a war with the old women, thana contest with the cotton plan- ters. The chances appear, therefore, to Le that nothing can be done in the way of raising reve- nue by this Congress, saving by loans and trea- sury notes, unless we should be able to succeed in heavy contributions from Mexico. _ This brings usto the military committees of the two houses. The head of each committe is— In the Senate « Mr. Cage. In the House. Mr. Botts. Difference, .......... » Wide as the poles. Could mortal man conceive a wider differe ce between the opinions of any two men onthe subject of the Mexican war? Mr. Cass goes the whole length of the message. Mr. Botts believes its Mexican arguments, facte, and recommendations, as absurd, talse, and dis- gracetul, or we are mistaken in our construction of his letters and speeches. The platform of Mr. Cass is annexation, and progressive annexa- tion, down to the isthmus, if wecan’t get-a peace otherwise. The platform of Mr. Botts, a we understand him, is the platform of Mr. Clay. Mr. Cass goes, then, for holding all we have Reb and taking as much more as we can; while Mr. Botts goes for stopping short off, abandoning what we have, and taking none at all. ‘There are to be seven members on the Milita- ry Committe in the Senate, and it will be a war committee when perfected; the House commit- tee isthe reverse. Between such conflicting ele- ments, we see no compromise except the plan of Mr. Calnoun, Gen. Taylor and Commodore. Per- ry, and it such a compromise is not hit upon, the plan of Mr. Cass will gain strength. from the force of occupation, actual and complete, as far 46 prosecuted, @ militury-sense. ‘he House and the Senate stand arrayed agninst each other, and the game of the Presi- dency will interdict either party from a surren- der to the other. If a third party now, like John Tyler, were President, we might form a coagu- lum; but as it is, the prospect of a coalition de- pends upon the Calhoun branch in both houses, and the strength of that branch in the Senate is not pet determined, and is very uncertain. The interest is opening distinctly, although un- certainties increase at every step in the pro- ceedings. : We suppose the House and the Senate will ad- cents, the 15th inst., at 34 o’clock, P.M. ton to Liverpool—Baga of the above mer will close at Kenyon’s Foreign Lew ce, OL et, “* Journal of Commerce” Buildings, this day to four o’elock- Letters can be prepaid. N.B. Failures do not occur office a Peet OFFICE, New York, December 14, Steamer Britansia,will leave Bostou on ‘Thursday December. Her mails will close at the Office on nesday, ‘ostage on all letters must be prepaid to Boston. Letters of half an ounce or under, five each additional half ounce five cents. Morns, P.M. Hobert H. di4 2t fh r names. Madame dit 3tere feot white be! in Monday, towards eveui yr ibuses, r90m rouble, leaving the fame nt G4 Hudson » WAKD—Horse, Wegon and the corner of Vese: (Wedmesday,) at about 11 o'clock, cob Vreeland, of Bergen townshi 16 hands high, switch tail, white st fow the partern joint, of the off hind leg, below the hock joint— th ring black market wagon, $20, and all necessary ex ery of the horse, wagon and conviction of the t stables of AMOS 8. CHA: , New York city. RENCH LANGUAGE. Second Eveniv Ladies’ Classes and Daughter, of the lat Cl y, hi e J d, will be paid for their re ‘0. 58 William street, or 487 Hudson. and Greenw: frarne ief; by returni MBERLAIN, Gentlemen wishing to jo. a" c D. has a vacancy in her fiumily for two pupils. in one ot Kipp & bundle of iaw pa- They being of no nd satisfactory to mto A. eet. ato lt? re ing the same to the No. 164 Was 10 6 . No. 39 Walker st. X hly worka: ¥ same prices at wh ch they yd side fronts. Ove C4ARKE'S SACKS—G. B. CLAKKE, Merchant 6 ev iltiam street, oppos: very handsome stock of Uvercoats and body sac! of which vary from $10 to $16. Ajso, Cloths, Us Vestings made up to order, at low prices, for cash only. re My browa and black sacks are’ hnudsomely trimmed, with velvet sare and cuffs, ond lined and wadded entirely. Some have =} made to measure at the 3 6t~ re there your tail of Wash areas, 01 $500 | C of the same ¢ tin at. Also, rd cold. Als dt tem T oF Ball Room Gui'ey a work indi new beginner, and eontrining much information for pr «| 25, 37 aud 40 cents each, im various styles of | is fully explained in the above work, thavld at) ‘ 1 74 Chatham fememtor, V sleatine Heed Quarters, beb. Mth. 47 ime ro rt " dances the latest and most & MEN Kat ke FISHER YE Chatham acre. | ply ay, wil be Elaridge sire Boots and Shoes 22 PUN ARER 0m An done: to on, is the only pli Ket vercoats aud cloaks ei her cleaned, and repaired, with Collars, that is requored to mai A. CORT ADIES’ CLOAKS—Th attention of ladies to his present stock of Cloaks, as beng the best in the city, and comprising ail the new are Shi ment of dry go a: at reduced prices, by hex aq we NTLEMEN'S NOTICE.—At this uindreds of you wish to kaow whei say lace where to ‘om enn always fin: 18808, 94 Murray street. ubscriber KING ESTABLISH YE have removed to 25 roadway, New York. ‘Lhey nperior style, all sorts of goods, sewing silk Ci tn ag or shader, trams, zephyr. worsted, oollen yarns fiurie, ke. Dawnnged oF faded woods, ribbons, atk, inos, Thibet and cashmere shawls, gimps, fring tarsels, Indies’ and gentlemen's garments, &e , dyed *nd clean- equal to new artieles. Orders carefully attended to and promptly executed. enson of the year yau can get urray come: yon fioe dyed, altered cul buttons, trimmings and all them look well—to save you buying new clothing this winter—small charges and no disappoint- ments, is the order ef the day to those wishing to econamise. Conts cleaved for 75 cents, without coloring or ateam. forget, 911s the numver wnere clothes modifier. 12¥ ere . Dont d the great begs leave to call the yles now in dy ites COURT & ohu street, between ill dye and finish, mr and spun § img cotton, mohair, tin, mer. cords and att item CHALLENG E—Notice to geatiemen who want Gu ANT alothes zo look like news call at the Trai loring, Dying, Cleaning and street, where you ¢ extracted without t reasonable term Beekman stree jemen's left off wearing aponrel. a HILDKEN’S FUR HATS FOR THE HOLIDAYS— A chovce assortment of children’s black, drab’ and white tall iting thee f entire new style. LY? the Goodyear Shoe ( t. hese Shoes are of the most super dare warranted not to melt with te cf Ladies’ and th Decidedly th tory In the West. in the best mnede of manufseterim iiUMoges and produce the best 0 Aree €r, capacity and habiteot industry: To such a ont, x perc ren. ality. rent variety ‘of Boys M CAHILL new art Lined Over Shoes, perfectly ¢ tobe fonnd in the city. Whol BROOKS, Agent for the mu Ladies, Velvetand Cloth Cars veat New Year's gifts. pand Fur Store, 91 Canal, comer of heey bx? we hay ‘OV. He mast have Appl piteh, at th by J. B, NOAH, NB. The high All id For ‘ET HIS —Freneh Boots, cork, double and Iso, the finest caif Shoes and all kinds patent | Boo and Shoes. style of Boots and Shoe n Rubber that is made, and cheaper than you ean find elsewhe: AC167 Broadway, oue door above Fri ", Missea’and Childrei * that is made, HUES, atic. jevale and aneot situstop aud JAMER Repairing ' stublishment 66 Gold tar, giue and pay, Gold stree! t pric ae ioe re. ate anproy tile ae BANTA Iar*re ortment of every nd every kind of a ns d3 120" re —GOODYEAKS large assortment of Ladies’, Gentle- men’s and Misses Sandal and Slipper Over Shoes, mana- fhete gaan, Come 10 retni!. SAMUE, inetarers, 22 Johu street. © A PRACTICAL CHEMIST —Wanted to employ, a practioal Chemist. 08 a manager inn white lead manufac J some years ex ig white ‘lend, red Yend and | testimonials for bis moral | rience None others need 4 liberal wal BOGARDUS, 40 49 1H tro journ over to-morrow, in respect to the memory of the late and lamented Dromgoole. Tue Doctor. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION Senate. Wasninaton, Dee. 13, 1847. London weather. Fog as thick asthe effervescence on a bowl of egg-nog—wind, however, veering again to the south, which will render the skies bright before sun- down, Senate metat 12. Mr. Yulee and Hon. John Bell in their place PRATER DY THE REV. HENRY SLICER. God of our fathers! we invoke thy presence, the Re- deemer, and the Judge of all men. We return thee thanks for all the blessings of life—for all the comforts we enjoy, and for all those cles and instrumenteli- ties adapted to qualify us for immortality. Im the midst with our neg- of all thone favors we are deeply 1m leet of sur, and of our multip! thy law, which is only just and good. Inspire us for our repeated offences, with a sincere repentence, and with s thorough reformation of our manners. We come to thee for forgiveness; we own that it is to thy compession that we have not been consumed. As comman to de, we humbly pray for all these who ere in authority—in all the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Di te of our government. Incline their heerts in the edmin- istration of our tem) | affairs to the ways of wisdom and ofjustice. And we humbly beseech thee, to vouch- safe thy blessing to the efficers and men ofthe and navy of this Union, snd especiaily to bless the sick and the wound of our sailors and soldiers, and to cast thy nield over their families, and over bh og n the business of country. May our government and our inefitutions continue to prosper under ‘he smilesof heaven; and mey our beloved country move steadily onward in the oon nued prosperity of ber physical and moral improvement an long as the fae Po bo mook bad oe bina us in heaven, thy dwelliug place, and mercifully accept us in the Lingdow, through Christ our Redeemer, Amen. [We have Engugps it proper that such patriotic senti- ments, as are embraced inthat preyer, should be put upon the record. } Mr. Tuxney presented the credentials of Hon. Jobn Bell, Senator elect from Tennessee, for six were read and the Senator sworn to sup) the coneti- tution. He fully kissed the bible it the fashion of the soutee the manner of the north yn hold up the right hand during the reading of the oa SEVEN ON THE MILITARY COMMITTEE, Mr. Sxvien—Mr. President—I move that during the present session, the Military Committee shall pre 5 of seven members. And the motion was carried. SEVEN ON THE NAVAL COMMITTER. Mr. Sevixn—Mr. President—-The Senator from North Carolina, soggests that there be seven members on the Committee on Naval Affairs. Mr. Mancum—! move, Mr. President, that there be seven members on Naval Affairs. And it was agreed to. OFFICERS OF THE SHNATE. Mr. Sevien—Mr. Pim aoe othe “= soterdey, fhe Senate agreed to jay, at one o’clos! 0- ticn of the covmatttoen, i would move, sir, that in the meantime, we ¢0 into the elections of the officers of the Senate. Me. Briaur—It is not one o'clock yet. A Voice—Let us get through the morning business firet Mr. Camenon submitted a petition from « military storekeeper. WHITNEY'S RAILROAD. ‘The States appear to be taking this subject seriously into coneideration. Mr. Brapnsury presented joint resolutions as passed by the Legislature of Maine, recommending the con- riruotion of the proposed. railroad from Lake M to the Pacific Ocean, and setting forth the geek ne. tional benefits to be ‘ived from the work. instructed and representatives requested to w the subject upon the attention of Congress, 0 to be rinted ) Mr, Cass and. Mr. Rusx withdrew certain papers. THE MOTION RENEWED Mr. Sevinn renewed his motion to go into the election of cfMfloors of the Senate. Agreed to. Vick Presivent—Senators will please prepare their ballote Mr. Carttexpen—Ie it for Seoretary, sir? Vier Presioent— Yor, sir A VorceWhat are jing to vote for? Answen— For Seoretary of the Senate. Ab! yes, yes! ‘There was » momentary tearing of the Pages passed round the ballot bo: 4 shortly retarned them to the Secretary's desk, when they were opened by the Vice President, end each slip read by him, and re- ported by the Assistant For Secretary of the Senate. Whole number of ballots cast. Necessary to achoice..... For Mr. bury Dickens. declared duly re-elected. Mr. t House, announcing a certain re- | A message from the t eat et ofank KENS | splution, and the appointment on thelt pe committee to superintend the purchase of books, ke ‘Also a resolution for the election of @ thopiain by