The New York Herald Newspaper, December 18, 1847, Page 2

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The proposition of Mr. Calhoun relative to the Mexiean war, commands a good deal of attention, If we understand Mr. Cal- houn, he proposes to abandon all our con- quests in Mexico, and to retire to the origi- nal boundaries, for fear of danger arising to the union of the States, as they are at present constituted, or of violating the principles of the existing constitution. Mr. Calhoun is an able, powerful, and pure man, He is probably one of the best and greatest of our statesmen; but there are certain agesof the world when greatness and purity lag behind the times. Before the close of the last century, many eminent men of the day deemed it dangerous and doubtful policy to enlarge the boundaries of the Union beyond the original thirteen States, or to traverse the Alleghany mountains atall. It was considered unconstitutional, and leading to dis- union. Ata later day, the same objection was made to the acquisition of Louisiana, and even te that of the Northwest Territory. Since those periods in the history of the republic, vast im- provements have been made in science, embrac- ing steam, electricity, and various other agents. A country like the United States, with these im- provements, cannot be bound down with, the narrow ligaments of a past century. The incor- poration of all Mexico in our Union woud not produce a greater disturbance, in the present scientific age of the world, than that of the val- ley of the Mississippi, before the close of the last century, The destiny of this country is on- ward, and will embrace the continent asa whole. It may take a few years to accomplish and round off these purposes; but we believe in their ulti- mate success. If Mr. Calhoun set himself in opposition to the spirit of the age, without comprehending the so- ¢ cial improvements.of the day, he may commit a great error, before he is aware of it. Our DisaBtep VoLunTEERs—Wuat 1s To Br- ome or Turm 7—The presence of the wounded officers of the New York regiment of volunteers in our city—some without arms and some on crutches, from wounds which they received at Chapaltepec and Churubusco, whilst gallantly upholding the dignity ot the empire State and of Prooress or tug Execrric Teixorarn.— The electric telegraph is making rapid progress in this country, both on Morse’s plan and en pected to be completed as tar west as St. Louis, Missouri,in a few da: It is also making great progress down the Missi sippi, and probably in atew months we shall have two lines between New York and New Orleans; one by the way of the Atlantic, through Mobile, and the other by the way of the Mississippi val- ley, through Pittsburg. This latter line will probably be the more valuable, as it will pass through a greater number of cities and towns on its way, than the other. Lines as far South as Charleston or Augusta, will be ready in a very short time. There is also Sa new line, which will be ready in a few weeks, between New York and Philadelphia, constructed on House’s plan, and chartered by the State of New Jersey a part of the way. It will be taken acro-s the North river at a point between Fort Lee and Fort Washington; and we understand the wires were put up afew days ego, and resisted the peltings of the storm, the other night, remarkably well. There is to be a permanent erection of two iron towers, with masts or polls on them, elevated to a sufficient height. When this new company have completed their arrangements, we shall then have two telegrapnic lines between this city and Philadelphia, and very soon two be- tween New York and Washington. The tele- graph on House’s plan, indicates letters directly, and not through the medium of signs. There is some difficulty, we believe, between the proprie- tors of the patent rights; but with that the public has nothing to do. The companies caa settle it among themselves and those interested. The electric telegraph will soon revolutionise the world, and produce political and social effects on this country which no one can have any con- ception of at this day. At this moment, we un- derstand, the police department of this city are commencing a system of electric telegraph for the whole city, to be under the superintendence of that department, in the City Hall. By this system, instantaneous information can be com- municated from one part of the city to the other, on every matter relative to the peace, quiet, and comfort of,the inhabitants. It will be a most valuable improvement in the city government. Txe Mission ro Rome.—We understand from an authentic and reliable source, that there is every probability of an ambassador of the highest rank being sent from this country to thé Court of Rome, instead of an inferior mission, as was first proposed, and that Chief Justice Taney may be the ambassador, with an outfit of nine thousand dollars, and a salary of nine thousand dollars a year, provided he accept the appointment. This will be as it ought to be, and this will be the appropriate way for the United States, as a nation, to “sympathise” with the movements of his ,Holiness in re-establishing civil and reli- gious liberty insunny Italy. By sendiog an am- bassador from this country,we place the govern- ment of the Pontiff on the same footing as we do the most powerful and influential European government; and by appointing Chief Justice ‘Taney such ambassador, we pay his Holiness, in- dividually, a compliment which he cannot fail to appreciate. This eminent jurist is known throughout the world as one of the profoundest men of the age. To select him, and make him ambassador from a free and enlightened repub- lic, boasting of civil and religious liberty, in the broadest sense, to one who is endeavoring to establieh both, in a country where they are only remembered, not experienced, is indeed a com- pliment of no ordinary kind, and will no doubt tend to draw closer*the bond of sympathy be- tween the two countries. This is the only proper way of testifying our sympathy with the Pope, and a much better one t an adopt resolutions and make fulsome speeches at the Tabernacle, at a meeting got up by parties who don’t care a fig for the Pope, or anybody else, provided they can make some in- dividual capital out of the movement. VENEZUELA AND THE Evrorgan GOVERNMENTS. —In the Caraccas El Liberal, of the 18th ult., we find somewhat of a novel scheme on the part of the European governments referred to, en pas- sant. In the course of an article on the subject of the party politics and divisions in Venezuela at the present time, the editor of £1 Liberal gives ad- vice to both sides,to restrain their bickerings and accusations, and recommends them, by the con- solidation of the intellectual and thinking part of the community, to ward off the evils which now commence to threaten the republic. After referring to the impoverished state of the finan- ces, and the fall in the price of Venezuelian stock 1n England, he goes on to say:— “ But added to all this, in consequence of the war bel tween the United States and Mexico, and the occupation of part of the latter Republic by the Americans, some persons of high standing and influence in Madrid have thought (according to accounts we have received from Intelligent correspondents) of the erection of a monarchy to eomprehend the islands of Cuba, Porto Rico, and that part of San Domingo which was formerly under the Spa- nish rule;shovld such a plan be carried imto effect it might well cause alarm among the neighborin, blics which were formerly dependant on Spain ; and still again there nother plan.which is attributad to the Queen mother Chistina, essisted by a protentate, viz: to make # mo- narchy of what formerly constituted the republic of Co- Tus Storm anv 1Ts Errects.—The steamer Champion arrived yesterday at 124 o’clock. We learn from Mr. G. Brush, of Messrs. Adams & Co.’s express, that the Boston steamer Cleopatra, C. Vanderbilt, Governor, and the New Haven boat, Hero, which left on Thursday even- ing, were at anchor in Cow Bay; and the New Haven boat Traveller, which left this oity in the morning, was passed off Black Rock, going on in fine'style, considering the heavy sea that was running at the time. We also learn that there were ten sail of vessels ashore on Hart Island, some of which were totally wrecked. See ship news for further particulars. The steamer Massachusetts arrived at five o’clock yesterday afternoon, with Blake, Coo- lidge, and Wheeler’s, (late Harnden’s) Express. The M. was detained by the storm at Stonington till 7 o’elock yesterday morning. Geyeral Banxeurt Law.—What is the reason that no member of Congress, nor any party in that body, will take upon themselves the trouble of devising and bringing forward a bankrupt law for the nation at large? The country is now quiet, and in its commer- cial and foreign relations is generally prosperous. Let the best plan be adopted, according to the general interests, for the formation of an equita- ble bankrupt law. The last trme a bankrupt law was created, the nation was in a state of passion andexcitement. It was repealed, after two years, in the same condition of public opinion. Now is the time to go to work and create a good system. Tue Steamer Hisernra, with two weeks later intelligence from Furope, may arrive at Boston to-day. Theatrical and Musical. ‘Panu TuHetane.—Those talented children, the three sisters Heron, appeared at the Park Theatre last eve- ning in three pieces ; viz.,‘ Born to Good Luok,”’ “ The Spoiled Child,” and“ The Watermsn.” We have seen many infant prodigies, but, in all candor, we have not seen of late so clever an infant as the younger sister, who last night appeared as Robin. With the years of a lombia, reincorporoting its three divisions of Veneruela, Ecuador and New Granada; to carry out which design, it is said General Flores left Havre for 0 een — be this General remained an whence he intended to go to Jamaica, and from what he himself said, he intended to go on to Venezuela. Should any ofthese plans be carried into execution, it would place many and powerful obstacles in the way of our political station, our revenues and our progress.”’ The reason of the fall of Venezuelian stock in England, is this:—Messrs. Reid, Irving & Co who lately failed,were the agents of that-go- vernment in England,and paid the quarterly di dends on their foreign debt, some £80,000 ster- ling peranuum. The Venezuelian government remitted them during the month of September last, £11,500, as a part of the October dividends; before these dividends became due, however, Messrs. R. I. & Co. failed, and thus the govern- ment lost the above sum, or rather will have to 3 the United States—suggests the propriety of the general government providing for them, in some way, 8o that the rest of their lives shall not be spent in poverty. By their wounds, these gal- Jant fellows, as well as many others, from other States in the Union, have been incapacitated from eatning their living. Lieut. Sweeny 1s 2 printer by profession. At the summons of his adopted country, he threw away the ‘stiex” and shouldered the musket. Having losthisright arm, his days of type stick- ing are over; and unless some provision is made for him by the general government, beyond the emall pension to which he is entitled, his after life will be marked with poverty and privation, There are many other volunteers in the same predicament, and it behooves a grateful country | to see that they are properly provided for, and not thrown on the cold charity of the world. | {t has been suggested that the government ought to transfer sugh volunteer officers as have | distinguished themselves in the present war, and who are capable of further service, to the regular army, to fill the vacancies of officers who have perished; and those who are incapable of | further service in the field, should be appointed to stations in the regular army, tHe duties of which they will be ascapable of performing as if they had not been disabled corporeally. Thus, the Quartermaster’s Department affords many eituations of this kind, and various other de. | partments of the regular army could be filled | jmthe same manner; and we are confident that | »poiitments of this kind would be popular, as they certainly would be creditable. If legislation is necessary on the iope our. New York delegation in Cor al nbject, we gs will | come in with the other creditors. The balance, £9,500,to make up the £20,000 quarter’s dividend luckily, arrived a few days after the failure, and was handed over to another safer banker by Messrs. R. I. & Co. Meantime, however, the dividends due last October are not paid; and thus itis the Venezuelian stock has depreciated. Chit Chat. Wo understand the Governor of Coney Island will de- liver his message on the prearnt condition of matters and thingsin general, and the concerns and relations, internal and external, of Coney Island in particular, on Monday next, and that it will be transmitted to this city by electric telegraph and steam power, early on that morning. Mr Edwin Forrest, the celebrated actor, Is erecting 8 very splendid Gothic castle, on the banks of the Hud- son, just beyond King’s Bridge, and within « stone’s throw of the river, It will be built of the most beautiful materialand will probably be flaished in the course of next summer. The design is formed from some of those cha- tcaugon the Rhine or the Danube, It will cost fifty thou- sand dollars, and the furni'ure alone tenthousend. Mr, Forrest is probably worth three hundred thousand dollars sllof which he has made by his professional labors in thiscountry and in Europe. The library of the new chateau will bea splendid affair. What name ho will give it we do not kaow; butwe would suggest the Cia- ‘eau Metamora, aa ite proper designation. Great complaint is made of thetncivility and rudeness of the seller of the tickets for the Astor Place Opera,sta- tioned in Wall street. An offloe hes been taken io that street for the sale of tickets, and a very convenient thing it would be, provided it was managed with olvility. ‘There are two or three French and Italian countesses mere ebild, she has the dramatio a] iation of an 4: perienced actress. To-night, the Misses Heron appei agsin, in the dramas of * Born to Good Luck,” “ Spoils Child,” and “The Waterman.” These cbildren appeared before audiences of the most correct tast Europe and the Wert Indies, and have ‘invariably been received with the utmost enthusiasm’ We, however, doubt that the Misses Heron will yet meet with the suc- cess that they deserve in this country. Bowray Tueatre.—Last night the performances commenced with the drama of “Sixteen String Jaok,” the plot of which we bave before noticed. It was well re- ceived. Next followed the gorgeous and magnificent spectacle of the“ Nejad Queen,” which on every night ofits representation attracted full houses, and elicited from the sudie! their marked approbation and ap- plause. T! manager, Mr. Stevens, lias, indeed, evinced a gi deal of good taste in the regularity and besutifal arrangement ef the scenery and other stage properties. It is gn forward in such a style of beauty and grandeur, and the leading characters by Miss 'Turn- bull, Mr Hall. and Mr. Barke, are so well sustained, that we believe, if ne other piece were played on the same evening. it would be sufficient to drawa crowded house. ‘We must not forget the part of Amphiboi, by Stevens, whose dexterity in his sudden disap) neces through various traps in the stage, were much applauded. Levi North and his astonisbing dancing hi T were next introduced. and we must say, th The “Pas de Matelot,’? by Mr. Smith, was ‘This evening, Miss Turnbull takes her benefit, and there be little doubt but that the house will be crammed. ‘Naiad Queen.” the ballet of “Nathalie” the | drama ot “Black Eyed Susan,” and the com: y of * Ole Bull,” are the pieces selected for t' sion. This is an excellent programme, and one that will be ure to draw a good house. Miss Turnbull dese: well at the hands of the Bowery folks. Cnatuam Tueatre.—The universal drama of “Rob Roy McGregor’ commenced the entertainments at this theatre, last night, and we must say it was well sustain. ed throughout. Mr. Hield as the bold outlaw, was a capital personation,and Helen McGregor, by Mrs. Mo- Lean, was excellent. (. Taylor in his songs was very happy; the beautiful ballad of ‘My Love like the red Rore,’? was given with much judgment and taste, al- though his ape tones are weak Mrs. Herbert also sang with much sweetness. and was encored. Dougal, by W. Hield, wan an excellent representation of « wild, frantio character, yet faithful, in all his movements to Rob Roy, and the part of Owen Mr, Herbert, was a laughable, comic production. In there waa an evi- dent improvement in ali the actors. The tabl-auz vi vante, usual, were well received This evening, the aniusements consist of the “ Miller’s Maid,”’ followed by the Model Artists, and the entertsinments will conclude with the new nautical drama of the “Seaman’s Log” The management of this theatre has much improved, and the house in consequence is well attended. Astor Pace Orena Hov The numerous audi- ence which attended, last evening, this theatre, was very much disappointed by having substituted for the opera of Donizetti, “Lucia de Lammermoor,” the “Somnambu la” of Bellini, for the prima donna was taken sick du- ring the day. Bisoaccianti, instead of Truffii; this was not pleasing too many, who, believing public reporte, and knowing no better themselves, are juaded that the native singer is altogether a failure lo not be- long to any of those cliques, and withou egard for the first or the second of these contatri: we declare thet last night, Sigaora Biscaccianti sang a with great deal of taste and feeling She decidedly made a “hit.” and was rewarded by burst of applause, and a call before the curtain, at the end of the performance. This prima donna has impreved every night she sang, since her debut. We confess we were not satisfied last weck, with her first attempt; but during the second perform- ance she pleased us better; so did the third, and last evening she took us decidedly in her camp. America will now rank with Italy. Signor Viettl, the tenore, was also in good spirit and fine voice, and expressed very sweetly the aria “4h !\ perche non posso odéarti.” Avig- none had also a decent costume, end had the appear- ance of a gentleman in the part of Count Redolfo. singing and method. though not. irreproachable. very satisfactory. No extra off night to-morrow, as has been announced by some person. The canaille won't bite, and the singers of Aster place ha’ ided not to ping tofempty the "benches. The ued, itis said, their professional operatic “Wilmot Proviso ” Cincus—Bowery Amruitueatae.—There will be two performances at this house to-day—one at 2). M., and the other regular one at 7 o’clock. The extra per- formance is for the accommodation of families, wh0 do not like toface the night sir with their young folke, and we recommend them to teks advantage of this ar- fo'citidrew; thee to take iuem to the ‘circus, especialy children e them ciro sca teats baretoaabls ow basishhiadtespe peclercaian there. Wehavealready spoken in high terms of Messrs. Sands, Lent & Co.’s establishment. It is probably of the most extensive of its kind in the world, and Te certain that it contains the most eminent equestrians, a ol mpage that Bava, bees eo ita in nes ork for many @ long year. May Fly and the pon and their pesteemanse and tricks, require to be weate order to be believe in their capabilities. The clowns make a great deal of nd are careful to avoid construed into vulgarity. ablishment at the Bowery ited by all, Cunisty’s Minstre.s.—These jukers still continue theirfun nightly The audieoces are large, and full of applause, and negre melodies really seem to take the lead in these times To-night this band con- elude their eleventh week of performance. For aixty-clz nights bave they sung, and every night have had large audiences, Su ess {8 not often met th by any one troupeot ers, in any line. They fink rate bill thie evening, introducing the ws Concent.—This young concert at the Taber- nacle, on Tuesday evening next, the 2ist inst. She will be assisted by Madame Otto, Miss H Bramson, (her sister.) Mr Ernst, Mr. Timm and the tulented youo, rwort family. The universal satisfaction expressed ‘t last eoncert, warrants us in believing that this ill be equally well attended, Laravette Baraan.—The performances here are ve: least #0 fay all who have visited tl ming is pleasantly spent in witness mechanics] museum, and hearing t! of the Sable Brothers. Those who 190 JOsRPHINE lady purposes te giv. Breanway Opi Greely, the manager,end Pinteux, he proprietor, a race of of good tacticians, which thingsate managed at this house, draws udiences nightly. The musiorl glass pluying by beg Hanchard, her Grecian exercises. songs, dances, an i. oc she Living Statues, form the staple of this evening's Panorama or tiie Misstssiret.—Mr. Banvard gives an hibition of his panorama at 3 e’olock to-day, bo ‘also at 7 in the evening magolficent work of art, and ‘sited The buildin, in whi wo was arranged expressly for it, ‘and thus every advantage is given toit And what is more, | unlike agreat many other much praised exhibitions, it is of such sterling worth that no expectations’ that ‘may bave been raised about it, will be disappointed on view- ing it. We wish Mr. Banvard all the success his genius and perreverance deserve. Mr. T, D Rroe —The benefit of this great, rr Of negro charact ‘rt, at the Lowoll Musenmn, Any apt affeir, ‘The pieces played were * Bone Squash Dia- bie,” and “ Jim Crow in London,” in which ne bas no equal. Ho isa the members of his profession. Mr Crisp and Mr. Pitt were to appear at the o sf bg Maesteg faa Ves evening of tne ate 4 and Juliet. ine stock said, have been engaged. spethtam rh ade who frequent the Astor Place Opera every evening, and what is more curious is, that these counterses are native | Arch \mericane, having become countesses by marrying fo- take the imitiative in the matter: reigners of rank. Bome of them sing and others eritioies, bon Mrs, Frary, of the Park Theatre, je ongoged at the City Tue Recertion ar City Hart.—At 11 o'clock yester- day, agreeably to arrengement, Col. Burnett and his as- sociate officers were escorted to the governor’s room, in the City Hall, to reoetve their friends and fellow citi- gens, by his Honor the Mayor, and Alderman Cro! when an immense concourse of people were to look again upon thelr heroic bi who bad won for themselves imperishable laurels, in battling with a foreign foe The officers were a: in the room so that their friends might pass in, salute them, and leave through another door. Col Peersand Alderman Adams, stood atghe head of the line to introduce the citizens Col. Burnett and Lieut Potter rested upon their crutches, from the ds received at Churubusco Col. B. in the left ankle and Lieut. F inthe right foot and leg, and in the right hand. Msj Dyckman, wounded io the left arm at the battle Charubusco, Capt. Forey, who fought in the battles of Cerro Gordo and Vera Cruz; Lieutenant Croft, who was slightly wounded at Cerro Gordo, and last, Ley not least, Lieutenant ‘Thomas Sweeney, who lost his right arm in Chu- rubusoo—a noble hearted Cisry map, one of our own, 4 printer. Im 1834, Lieutenant 8. was an penises boy to Alfred 8. Pell rothers, of this city, a bey of noble traits of character. Having becomes man, he laid down his stick, and took up word to defend his country’s honor, and bis country’s glory. He went forth to war, aod in the*thickest of the fight, was ever pressing on to victory. "He gave not his right hand in fellowship to his frieods—that he bad thrown away in-the defence o° his country; but the left was ever ready toshake a hearty m+ During the reception an old man called upon and asked for his boy, who had cast his lot among the mders of his country. Col B. told him that he might be proud ofsuch a boy, who had nevershruak from, al purhed the fight. The old man’s eyes spar- kled with pleasurable deligbt. and a smile of sat tion seen to play upon his eountenance,as he passed away from the dense crowd, doubtless thinking upon the cbivairy of his son. Aman was then seen feeling bis way through the crowd to where stood Col. B. He bad lost both eyes, in the battle of Churubusco; he was one of the first regiment New York volunteers. His name was Swan. A musket ball entered his right temple, and passed out through his left eye. Let that man be taken of bys grateful country. The company left the Governor's room at two o’clock, having reesived about five thoussnd citizens They retired to the Mayor's office, until the carriages arrived to convey them to the Antor House, where they partook of a diuner with Car. loa Delanda, Erq . from the city of Mexico, a friend to the American arms. The American soldiers bad par- taken of the bey Seep of his board in Mexico In con- sequence of the fatigue undergone through the day, and the inclemency of the weather, the pri tely by the officers They will tre this‘evening. Tur Roman Catwoutc Frencu Cuv Sraxyr —It is well known toour readers Canal street, a Freach Cathvlio church, French residents of New York ol ed through the exertions of Bishop For! who advanced $8 000, and many religious oi 4 first curate of that church was M. L’Abbé, who was sue perseded by the present curate, M. Lafont.’ As the cu- rates changed, the property of the church, which- first belonged to several stookbolders, who advanced the aum of $6000, passed, it appears, into other hands It now belongs toa religious society called Peres de la Misericorde, (Fathers of Meroy,) a id of Jesuitic as- sociation. ‘The present ourate of the Church. M Lafont, called % meeting, on the 9th inst.,and there boldly demanded of the members of his church, addi- tional funds to finis! building, which is yet waiting for its pillars, pediment, and peristyle This demand has been received with g et indignation by the persons who furnished the $6000, and who were afterwards -posseesed of their property by intrigues and different unknown means. A proposition was made at that meet- ing, to.mame a board of trustees to superintend the busi- ness of the church; but Mr. Lafont objected to that mea- ing was spent nd the Bowery cm in CanaL eet favorite, and is much esteemed by | street, Uhiladelphia, from Monday, Deo, 19 Lrofensor Hisley and his sone, are about ¢ Pitteburg Aivenaum nent 10. spew o@ sure, ‘‘ knowing too much,’’ said he, “the trouble ordi- narily ocoasioned by trustwes” Then Mr. Lafont assur- ed the members of the meeting, that “if the-churoh be- longed to the Fathers of Mercy, the French Catholics of New York participated in its benefit.” Quite isfacto- answer for those who have furnished the $6000 for erection of the building ! We should like to know to whom belongs now the building?—to the French Catholics of New York, or to the Father’s of Mercy or to Mr. Lafont? There isa ver: interesting case to be brought before the public. A build- ing is erected through the exertions of # bishop and his ouailles, and finally passes into other hands, without the knowledge of the parties interested! Proresson Mitcueiy’s Lectures on AstRoNOMY.— Protessor Mitchell delivered bis laat lecture of the course on astronomy last evening, atthe Tabernacle In the examination,thus far, thejprofessor said he had confined himself to our own system, and the laws by which it was governed. We shall leave this system to-night, grand, ‘ag it 1, and touch on asubject which he would approscn* with embarrassment—distances greater, almost, than the human mind can contemplate. If we could locate ourselves at the planet Neptune, we should find t! no larger than does the planet Venus appear to wu: this diminution will not decrease the light of the for, ifthere are inhabitants in that planet, they receive as much light from our sun as we would from 300 moons. In measuring the universe it is necessary in the first place to understand the term parallax, whion he ex- plainea, and also the paralactic changes of the planets, by whioh their distances ure measured, He then e: ied at length the system udopted by Galileo and great astronomers, to discover this paralactic mo- tion, and recently by Hersobell. In Herschell’s investi- gati on this su peculiar to the plancts. which was that these planets are subject to the sanie laws as those which govern our own system. The skillof the artist was not exheusted in this discovery. By improvements in the telescope, great and small distances can be aecertsined with equel accu- racy, and anew instrument. called the heliometer, was placed in the handsof a great astrovomer, who undertook to ascertaiu the parallax of the fixed stars. In selecting a star with which to make his investigation, he chose to select & double star, 80 that he would be able to meas more distinctly by the live, joining thetwo Hi cordingly selecied one inthe constellation “ Seran,’’ by which he obtained two points, by which he could make his observations He experimented for three years, and | found the same amounts of differences, and the same changes; by these he obtained the narallax and the dis- tance, which was so great that its light at ve mil- lions of miles a second, would taketen years to reach our earth, The distance of one fixed star being obtained, that of others was com arstively easily obtained. The question then arises, are the stars scattered equally througn space, and is the law which makes them cluster to- gether in any particular point? The Mi'ky Way isstudded with miilions of stars which havea paruoular figure, and how are we to penetrate the depth of this extraordinary part of the heavens? This can only be done by that peculiar attribute of the telescope calied the space-pene- ‘trating power, whieh is nothing more than a principle resulting from the diameter of the teleacope, which the professor explained fully. Herschell attempted this im the sword handle of Perseus, with a low magnifying power, which showed bim hundreds of stars, with © ‘whiteness behind indicating other stars. He takes up instruments, ¢f greater; power, and finallyhe ap- plies the forty foot telescope, which penetrates the whole, tothe outside, He knew how much power it took fo reach that distance; and what is the depth? It is, on this particular point, so deep, that there must be a series of five hundred stars; each remote from the other, as the nearest is to us. next point ja, what ie there beyond? There are thou. sands of universes still beyond with their suns, and is it porsible to locate them? [t is, and it has been done by | the fifty-four’ feet reflector of Lord Ross, which disco- v minute would take 80,000,000 of years to reach us! These objects are seen in every fantastic shape, yet their stability is perfected by the laws of gravitation. | The professor then dilated at some length on the double stars, cand on the sun, which takes one hundred and se- venteen millions of years to compiete its orbit. Itis the contemplation of astronomy which leads us to appreciate the attributes of thej Supreme Being, who governs oll. He knew these bodies existed thirty millions of 8 ago, else their light would not have reached us. Wake our own little earth, and if all the inhabitants that were ever on it could unite their physical force, they could not push it’ forward one foot in a thousand years, yet the Almighty has moved it sixty-eight thousand miles since he, the professor, addrossea the audience. Here is an ides of Omnipotence. Ageia, let us reflect that there is not a particle of matter in the universe which does not perturb tl other—yet God knows the amount of influence each exerts on the er. und it 1s so arranged that it is perpetua’, and will Before parting, the professor seid » irda were due trom him in regard to his leaving 'vatory cinnati and appearing before this audience, The on is, that the observatory was built by the contributions of about one thousand per- sons. They are not able to give a sala: years he bas labored without recieving Zion. He has beem, therefore, obliged to spend a portion of his time to obtain the means to support his family He expects no salary; but he has been trying to adopt a plan by which he could obtain a living, and thet js by making observations in concert with & great astrono- mer of Russia, which will take ten years todo. Next spring he will commence these observations. He is aleo publishing @ periodical, and frem the profits of it he ex- peots to derive a support. ‘hose statements sre made not with a view of appealing to the audience, but should this periodical commend itself to them, he would like to have their support. He expressed his gratification at the manner in which the audience hav» stuck to him through mud and dirt, slush, rain and hail; and retired amid the applause of ail present. Tae Wratnen,—We had a remarkably dull, wet and disagreeable sort of day yesterday, with alteroate sun- shine and showers of raip,snow, hail, mistand sleet in the evening we had a tremendvus shower of hal and tain, and the atreets were flooded in many part, and were completely deserted The condition of Broatway and the different thoroughfares in all parts of the city, yesterday, was truly disgraceful, being literally « perfect ioud pool, through which the cabs, carts, omnibuses, Ke , appeared to move with some difficulty Our streets were never in a more disgraceful cendition. [ndved, to avoid being overwhelmed in the mud in Broadway, se- veral Ingles were compelled to tke frightful leaps in crossing the streets Many look forward with anxiety to the sleighiog season, in orderto findso ¢ relief from the many nuisances that prevail in all quarters of the city. Onruans’ Fain, Brooxtyn.—The Orphans’ Fair open- ed at the Lyceum on Wo snesday last, under the aus- pices of theladies of Brooklyn Its commencement was graced by the presence of a great number of the «lift of the ality. The object of tnis Fair iy :o afford reliof and ald to the orphan children belonging to the Cacholic Church By the gr us and generous exertions of the ladies, the tales beantifully and abund«ntly supplied with goods, both useful and tasteful Gontle- men, we Are sure, need not apprehend any xanoyance from the ladies in attendance by the slighest approach to undue and impro} lisitation The goods are mo- deatly offered for sale, and the iadies only desire to give those who are disposed to encourage their efforts in be- half of the fatherless, the fuli value of their money. The fair will continue during to-day. The osuse of cha- rity never appeals in vain to (hs liberal and benevolent in our sister city. Fourp Dxav.—A cab driver by the name of John Hataes, who bas been missing for several days, was yes- tevday afternoon found ® corpse in a bay loft in Liberty steeot. The coroner will hold an inquest upon the me | of the de thie morning, when the cause of deat will doublese be aacertained, ot, he discovered another motion | of Law intetligerss. Circuit Covnr, Des. 17.~! oor Francis Bacon vs. domes Wee Web jas = rought at recover cela ive hick Eppeared in the Courier end Enquirer newspaper of the 1\th of Juge, 1845,0f which the defend is the editor. Doctor Baoon, the plaintiff (with whem was Joseph L. White, Eeq ), appeared in per~ ‘speech of three pened bis case to jury. James Hall, Erq., e0n- ducted the defondantis case. The alleged libel pur- ported to be a review of a work written by Ductor Bacon, after the election of 1614, entitled, “*The M, or Iniquity ” ‘The libel begins thus ‘—“ Mystery of quity.” This is the title of « leading artic June number of the American Krview, » Whig Paper, which occupies 25 pages, and Js, notwith- standing, only the conclusion of an article com- menced in a previotis number. The editor announ- ces, in consploaous type, that the article entitled “ Mysteries of Iniquity” has been secured by its author according to lew. A madmen in the Bloomfield Asylum, some weeks since imagined himeelf the liver of a goore, in process of being enlarged to make paste foie gras Most assuredly the conceit was original ; and we think there would be as much senity in securing the copyright toft, as there is in taking out the copyright e person wha wrote series of pemphiatoogatast the rlo- Person en te e Colo- nization Society, after havin been sometime in their employ, who boasts of having Lope vee through the wards, im October,1943, the printed tions, ke. No- can rise froma perusal of this paper without a con- viction that it is the work of an enealad and wandering imagination, and-of » brain laboring under the most un- happy hallucination,snd cal’s forthe pt interference of kind friends to prevent more jus consequences. That the mind of the writer is not as tranquil a it should be, is apparent from the gross contradictions contained in the article, That the responsible editor of a magazine has po brainsto become addled, ismanifest from the admirsion cf such a raving and ridiculous arti- cle into its pages. The following is a jumble of matters and things, which no man could well put tog Sure- ly, the man. who will write thus isnot sane. All will agree in the expression of contempt for the unfortuns;e dreamer who penved thisarticle, pretending to » know- ledge of facts of which he is Laaraasrprt | ignorant, and exhibiting in every column contradictions of bimeel!, avd arecklessness which does not belong to a sane mind, We have already devoted more time and space to thia production of 4 raving intellect, than it merits, but for the causes enumerated in the foregoing remarks.” The foregoing is the portion of Colonel Webb's article which the plaintiff? one to be libellous, and which he has extracted wad placed on the files ofthe Court. The authorship of the alleged libel and its publication were admitted, and also, that Doctor Bacon was the author of the Mystery of Iniqaity, ‘and various other works. The libel and some other articles, which ap; dat that time in the Courier and Enquirer, were ther it in and ter which the plaintiff’s case was rested. fondant plead+d the general issue, and Mr. Hi vb tans of bevaiohpvagesey” betas rg ing an op atatement, pre read the proofs by consent; Contiated of the work called the My of series of articles published in the ure months of June and July, which purported to be answers to the alleged libel, re get on the public conduct of the editor of the Courier und Enquirer, and for one of which be brought a libel suit against Dr. Bacon After the reading of the articles, Mr Hall summed up in a very humorous speech, at the conclusion of which the Court adjourned. Mr. White will sum up for the plain- tiff in the morning. Cincuir Count, Dec, 16.—Before Judge Gray—Bur- well Betts vs John Mctaryre, LeRoy, Pierpoint et. ols. —Coll:sionCase —'T'bis was an action of trespass, brought against the defendants, te recover damages for alleged fojuries to the piaintiff’sboat The plaintiff is owner of a steam tug formerly called the Gypay, but has been re- cently known as the steam tug New York The defend- ants compore the Fulton Ferry Company. It appeared that on some day in January, 1845, the steam tug left her pler at Whitehall for Coriiers Hoo! defendents’ ferry boat, the Suffolk, put off from the alip at Brook- lyn, shortly afterwards for the Fulton Ferry, New York. {cer coming out, she stopped for s moment, in the mid- dle of the river, and started off again. efter which the collision took place. ‘The plaintiff alleges that the Suf- felk might have been backed so as to avoid the collision, if the persons on. bot He farther alleges that tem ofthe tug was split to the water’s edge, and t! cost $400 to put on such re- d him to set her afloat again, to pursue is usual ees of towing boats up and down the river; —-David was an THE HOLIDAY HERALD. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY oF THE MBIICAN WAR. On Saturday, the 25th inst., we shai? publish the Holiday Herald, which will ba the most beautiful, a# well as the most valuable and interesting, pictorial sheet ever issued from this establishment. It will be a complete lilustrated History of the Mexi- can War, and will contain engravings representing the appearance of every town, after its eapture, from the taking of Matamoras to the reduction of the City of Mexicoitself.ineluding plans and fortifications. It would be useless to dilate at any length on the value of # sheet like this. It will be s perfect pictorial view of Mexico. Agents and others who wish to purchase (7 sell again, will please send in their orders as early ¢ pon: ible. ‘The price will be 6% cents per single cey-7, ot $4 per hundred. ‘It will be put in wrappers, to rend 1o any part of the world. _ Political Items. ‘Te fciends of Mr. Van Buren, from New York, wil go strong for him in the convention for the nomination of the next President It seems thet the Van Buren men have carried the mpjority at the elections to the general committee in this city. Mr. Polk bas very little strength here. ‘The executive government of the United States isin a curious predicament, Tne real executive 1s a sort of tri- * umvirate of three weak men, Messrs. Polk, Cave Johnson and Ritchie. It is believed that these three manage every thing among themselves—the cabinets thought nothing of at all. Messrs: Buchanan, Walker, Maroy, and even Mason, are respectable persons wiso merely execute what these three spirits of the White House decree. Polk, Cave Johnson and Ritchie are muci: lke each other in point of mind, intellect and taste. Mr. Polk wae a third rate lawyer in # rmall county in Tennessee, U.°¥° Johnson, of the same State, is of similar character. Ritohie was a small editor ofa peper in one of the eastern sections of Virginia, who thought that Richmond was the centre of the world, and the Eastern Shore the rest of it. eral Jackson’s famous Kitchen Cabinet, or Captain Tyler'sequally famous Guard, were really talent™ ed men, in comparison with the weakness, imbecility and obtuseness, of this Polk triumvirate. pene: vilprratererbeasioaatend whigs in are wards held thei ec! esterday; Ww! Tefar as we were ouabled toobtain the results of the same, were a6 follows:—'Tenth ward—Young Men’s Ge- neral Committee—Charles Riddle, Thaddeus C. Davis, id Miller, John W. Hineted, John H. Hoffman. Twelfth Ward—Young Men’s General Committoe— Whitfield Case, Jobn J. R. De Puy, John P. Hone, Fran- cis Speight, E. D. Smith. Democratic Paimany Exxction.—The following can- didates have been returned im the 17th werd:—For Gen- era] Committee, Henry Shields, John Cochran, and John MoGlim; for Young Men’s General Committee, John John Gamble, Chi Schaffer, R B Boyd, Townley The above named candidates were returned by a majority of 300. Inthe 6th ward, the Young Men’s committee elected Msjor Gar Pri beewel L. A. Myers, and Henry Aroularius, Jr. There were three ties for two vacancies—tie: W. C. Van Allen, W. Moffat, and Benjamin Wood. Rerrgsentation OF Farnrax AND ALEXANDRIA IN tHe Vincinia Leos tature —!t was desided in the Virginia House ot Delegates on the 14th inst.. that the and, also, that she has been 0 badly inj sred that no re- pairs could put her in the same condition she wasin be- fore the oollisioa .took place. The defence set up wi negligence on the part of the persons on board t! Gypsy. The Judge charged the jury that the rule of law in cases of collision was, that the party seeking to recover must himeelf be blameless; that if there was ihe alightast negligence on bie part he cannot recover, He then called their attention to the evidence on both sides, and told them that if they believed the plaintiff was al- together free fcom blame, he was entitled to their ver- dict; if, on the other hand, they thought there was any negligence on the part of him or of his agents, the de- fendants would be entitled toa verdict. Sealed verdict district of country comprised within the limits of Fair- fax and Alexandria should not be entitled to more than. one delegate. Tae City or Syracuse —The voters of Syracuse and Salina have only to announce their desire to be incor- porated as a city, and the Legislature will nt charter, a bill to that effect having passed both houses. Avésama Leoistaturne —John A. Winston, of Sum- ter, has been elected President of the Senate, and Gen, E P Walker, of Lawrence, Speaker of the House. Cass Meeting in Purtapetrmia Postrorey.—The friends of General Cass have 6 postpone their town meeting for the present; und this. it is said, this morning For p'aintiff, Mr. H M. Western and Mr Bulki for defendants, Messrs. Van Cott and Ralf. Verdict for defendants John S, Ide et alvs. Walter S Griffith —This was an action of replevin, to try the title to 600 barrels of flour, 8 barrels of wheat, and a package of harness The plain- tiffs are proprietors of a line ef boats between But nd ‘Troy, and of another line between Troy and this city, and ‘houses in each place ; the defendant is proprietor ‘a rival line between Troy and this city. In Septem- ber, 1846, the agent of the plaintiffs. ped the property in question in @ transient boat. (none of the plaintiffe’ boate being then at hand,) consigned it to the plaintiffs at Troy, having, st the same time, drawn on them for an advance on t'e flour, which draft the: acoepted and afterwards paid. Ait-r being out a wee! beyond the usual time of travelling from Roohester to Troy, the boat arrived at the latter place, of which the plaintiffs had notice; they called upon the captain, and said would receiveit next morning: the captain re- plied he should get rid of it that day; the plaintiffs an- swered that he could not, and they the captain of the trai the defendant’s boat, who brought it to thiseity. The plaintiffs, as noon as they ascertained the fact, followed the defendant, and called upon him to give itup. The latter deciined, alleging that he had a claim op it for freight and other charges. Verdict for plaintiffs, six cents dai o1x cents costs, valuing the property at $3,000 For P iffs, Mevers H. 8. Dodge and Vau Santvoord; for defentant, Mr, Bradley. Unitep States D. 1ct Count.—Before Judge Betts —The United Sate James A. Fi ceman—This cause was given to the Jury to-day, who rendered a verdict of no gulty. Court or Genenat Sessions.—Deo 16th.—Before Recorder Scott, and Aldermen Smith and Crolius. Tiiat for Fi Pretences, continued —The trial of William Frost and Lewi P Smith, on am indictment charging them with having, on the 24th of March, 1846, obtained $2250 from James C. Buokiin, of Providence, by false and fraudulent representations, was resumed at the epening ef Court yesterday morning, when the coun- sel for the defence proposed to show that st the time the bout in question was sold, with the understanding that she mri free “prem encumbrance, but. as it is al- 1 prosecution, there was @ mortgage upot her, es was due from Prosser to Frost for work, $5966 80, and that by am agreement between them. so much of this amount due for ‘ik, a8 was necessary, was to be appropriated to the extinguishment of th’ mortgage, and it was.so appropriated, and lett balance in Frost’s favor. . ‘The reading of the contract in evidence for defence, was ruled out t Rochester, ship- | parted; after which. jent bost transhipped it on board in conformity with the wishes of the general himself. Mason Gaines on nis war to Wasnincton.—Mejor J P Gaines, member of Congress eee hem the ninth Congressional district of this State, and lates Mexican prisoner. arrived here last night from New Orleans, on the South America,—L uisvilie Journal 10th inet. conven. yeater- Anti-Staveny Convention - An snti-sle vanis sssembled in Philadel Migers Costigan and Browm,of the 10th ward, and Wooldridge, of the 6cb ward, arrest— y morning. on the Five Points, three young thieves, 4 Joho Turner alies Williems, | Mende sod Jaen Prout On’ charge ot breaking to lagher and James Prout, one ol ato. the coal cffloe of Mr. Joho J. Gantz, No 64 Attorney st. on Friday night a week ago On officers search- |img the room occupied by these thieves, they found = | clothes brush, and 4 spectacle case, which was identified by Mr Ganta'as # portion of the stolen articles; the of- ficers likewise found « puir of razors,» pistol, a new spy glass, marked B. Wood, “day and night,” 6 olo:h caps, 2 pair of pantaloons, 2 gold breast pine. and one gold key ‘together with $43 in counterteit bank bills, for all of which an owner is wanted apply to the above officers Justice Drinker looked up tor a further hearing. Robbing an Employer.—Officer Knowles, of the 4th ‘ward, arrested yesterday, a man by the name of Joseph Kay, aling Walter Hissceok, on 8 o! se of stealing from his employer some $50 worth of winJow shades, at dif- ferent “im 8; several pair were recovered treed rong to whom the accused had sold them. The jes be- longed to Cople and pomp (Cherie of Henry.and Sa ‘Darine streets. Justice VW er locked him up for trial. Arrest of Burglars —Officers Brady and Grey, of the 7th ward arrested earlylyceterday morning. in Catharine street, two young men called e Smith and Henry | Moore, ons cl of to the coal office of James Tisdale, 141 Cherry street, stealing therefrom | some silver and copper_coin, a sack coat ana 4 tumbler, valued in all at $10 On the officers searching the ac- cused, ew choy the stolen property in their Justice Timpson looked them both up for trial A Fugitive from Aibany.—Constable Mi of Al. bany, arrested in this city y, ® man by the name 2 Debar. on mia bench warrant, where he stands ol with burg! dn the 5 6 was con- soak bac to Albany for trial. Stealing Clothing—Officer Mincho, of the 6th ward, are pred sipater 6 eens alee ita ormeae ry trod ohary,e of st ing clothing worth belonging to Mrs. Snorsbe, No 84 Bayard street. Justoe Drinker commit. Charge of ae Mr. Prosser, the original owner of the boat, held | 4 her for s further hesring a m ‘upon her, on being cross-examined by de- | Brating « Horse—Two men by Se nenies of Obanien fence, admitted that betwen the date of the mortgage | Irving aud Francis Savage, were bgp gg vt | and March, 1846, Frost had done work for the Western, | °ruelly beating « horse eae ery ooks, 4 Transportation Company, of which he was one of the | ding in 29th street ustice Roome em both firm. Ns bail to answer, hy === ‘The prosecution having rested, the defence moved that ‘he Court quash the proceedings, by instructing ax, and Masquerade Dress the jury that the prosecution had failed to sustain the treet, aud No, 43 Broadway. — indictment, while the indictment itself was also defeo- tive. At this stage of the proceedings, the Court adjourned til to-morrow. UMGace of Medame Reatell —Another indictment having been found against Madame Restell, by the grand jury of the theriff, with a view of being arraigned James T. Brady, Eeq . in behalf of the acoused, set forth thet rhe was not then ready to pleat to the indictment ; whereupon the was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. Cownt or Geverat Sxrssione . 17—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Croliut Smith Triel for False Pretences Continued—The trial of Wm. Frost and Lewis EP. Smith, on a charge of ing obtained $2 250, by meons of false repre: entation: ‘was reeumed this morning. wheg the Court decided that the case must go to the jury, which decision was exc ted to by counsel for defence, who then proceeded to open on the part of the accurod, after whioh, farther preyress in the matter was postponed until to-morrow. wirrest and Ples of Guilty—George W Prescott, in- dicted for selling lottery policies, was brought into court on bench warrant (Oa being erraigned, he entered a plea of guilty to the indictment, whereupon he was com- mitted to await the judgment of the Court. Keeping @ disorderly House—Mary Brown, who was recently indicted for keeping qhouse cf @ disorderly character in Anthony street, 8 also arrested and brought into Court, by virtue of a bench warrant The acoured was committed to prison to await her trial. ‘The court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. Covet Carenpan—This day—Circuit Cowri—Nos. 59, 70, 39,2534, 30, 37, 40, 2,6, 19,21, 24, 6834, 4 10, 30>. Suraeme Count or tue Uniten States,—Tursday Deo. 14, 1847 —Wm. M Meh of Missourt; Marous Morton, Jr., and Augustus Fixe Erqs , of Mes- rachusetts; Joseph M. Root, Esq., of Obi aA P Hayae, Eeq., of South Carolinas, admitted attor- neys and couuseliors of this court No 28 —Richard Bein and wife, appellants, v4 Mary Heath, The argu- voent of this cause was continued by Mr Bradley tr ihe appel d by Mr Reverdy Johnson for the ap- pellants Adjourned till to morrow. 11 o'clock Suraume Court or tax Usiten States, Wednesday December 16, 1847.—No 20 David 5 Stacy, adminis trator of ©. 8. Li inte in error, vs J.B Thrasher use of Wm. Selle: This cause was argued by Mr, Crittenden, and submitted on printed argument by Mr. Henderson for the defendants im error. No. 92. Richard W King et al. plantiffs in error, vs. United States The argument of this cause was com- menoed by Mr. Coxe for thé platntifts in error. Surneme Coune or tHe Unrrep Srates, Deo. 16 18478 W Downs, Kaq, of Louisians, was admilted ‘an attorney and coupeellor of this court. No 19 J A Villalobos and a appelients, vs. the United States, gument for the appell plaintiffa in error, es the United States aw of this canse was continued by Mr. Coxe for the tiffs in error, and by Mr. Attorney General for fondant in error Adjourned tilt to-morrow, 11 o’oiock Damages for Mal-practice —At the Su; e Court beld in Portiand, Maine, Cafailla Howard received $2500 as damages against Dr John Grover, for mal } rac- tice in an amputation case ‘The amputation was Bang performed in February. 1843; subsequ tly the defen- dant performed anotber operation upon the same eed and in Janusry of the next year, the patient was o| to submit to the third, an amputation and dislocation af the bip Joint, He did not recover for » year after the jest operation: " it term, rhe was brought into court by the |' . and every other urticle requisite above live, of, hand, forsale oF hire, ila us umer, pote. are eu iehard “Amor. John George Tayl it aesortment of Costume: favorably kuowa as Costumer to che Park hiring ring an el rely new for maa, many approaching season. Mr. iperintend the Theatrical Costume and son. The Piumbe National Da; an Gallery, the upper corner of Broadway aud Murray steet, should be | Pstronised by those who api te 8 pict iteur prises us to see venting themselves wi h ve all thinge, » poor pioture, when the best can v0 easily be It wasa mistake. that the snake which bit D: Waiuwrigh:, was killed. We are iasormed it is xhibited in Broadway, next week. Gold Pens for the Holldays.—2he most ele. at gna usefal gift of the, sexson, is one of ich-liea Diamond Pointed Gold Pens, in th Gold Cas*. j doy B. just iatroducee ry style an Canes, at the a he cheapest Boots and Shoes, sd best piacein the city teget Jonew’s, 4 per street, near the American Museum. He alt sel reas B ots at $4 50, and a first rete Boot he will sell very nice pair for $350, and as to hi Be they cannot be beat 1 price or , ail goods sold by jarranted to give India ,Rubb-r Overshoes, At the Goodyear subber Waren. ue 100 Broadway, betweea Pine aad Wall treets. may be found, vy of Ov rsnoesin the ¢ Porent Mecilie Ruober togeth ry variety or Goudyear’s Rabberfabiics, at the lowest, prices. Gatta Percha Goods—This new substance known im th tes ss: fore ths off-r- ed ed totie mii by the wufretursr, as com! ‘and ex- of India Rupve 4 ‘abeaaty nud -m othuess prewlvar to Amend Ciothe, table cove * wider for iveking bobbi ‘our friend Ji tire satis: ther, a. a fl xivie ch racter. the nadersigs may soles, belts aud sound cords, poeeeear age eweat covers, ey iage furnitare, ke, Ke. ra . ¥ x DAY, ladia mubber and Gatts Per- jain be HO ACH HE DAY latte a fe v atranted nate Call_and see theo at %4 very excel'e. nich ace sold ai the ssrouii ‘and see thom Nasrau to $5,000 ts ready, to hu DA. KELL yueR’S LINIMGNT has prodoced nes, awd Morwetthem, fevery is hod desuriprion: the hamen funwy. thaw any other known or pre« fered to.the pub Mt awtiey th from apr Bar a uhall ‘com $500 tens of all who may oroad to parel qaaatities. [a relation f ta wouderfal cur.tive ale a ies as a gener-l +x ernal snd internal remedy for particulars ot No, vames unl evidences, of the most astound- ing cures viritof the Times, published at No. py of whieh can be » Principal office, rk Oy