The New York Herald Newspaper, December 22, 1847, Page 2

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We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. ALL PAYMENTS to be made in advance. = New York, Wednesday, December 22, 1847. THE RIAL HERALD. Illustrated ‘History OF THE MEXICAN WAR. ‘The grand pictorial Holiday Herald, which we have ‘een preparing for several weeks past, will be ready on Saturday morning. [alt will contain nothing but illustrations of Mexico, not an important one of which will be omitted—from the commencement of the war on the banks of the Rio Grande, through all its gradations, to the reduction of the city of Mexico, and the planting of the American standard on the Halls of the Montezumas. The following is a list of the engravings which it wil; contain, and which are copied from sketches taken on the spot by competent artists, and may be relied on for ANNUAL PICTO only complicate the great question of peace with Mexico. The condition of things at Washington seems to be equally gloomy for the prospect of peace. There isa breaking up of all the old parties—a perfect disunion among the leaders, as to what ought to be done, or left undone. All our great men are carving to favor themselves, each his particular role. Among the politicians through- out the country, the same disunion, disruption, and confusion exist. Great political meetings have been held within the last few weeks, and greater ones still are in store for us; but they on- ly tend to complicate and confuse the question. What has been settled by the great Lexington meeting ’—what by the two or three in Philadel- phia ?—what by the meeting in this city on Mon- day night? Nothing; we are no nearer the ter- mination ef the war, or a treaty of peace, than we were before. Judging from the difficulty be- tween Gen. Scott and his brothers in arms, there is even more difficulty ia Mexico. In fact, there seems to be no man fit for the crisis in which the country is placed, but one who unites simplicity of character, nobility of mind, strength of purpose, and boundless popu- larity and reputation, and that man is Gen. Tay- lor. He understands the Mexican question prac- tically ; he is sufficiently conversant with all other public questions to fill the White House, If the whigs or the democrats, either singly or as a party, do not take him up, we trust the people will commence a movement in his favor, for with Gen. Taylor we might have a settlement of the Mexican question, and we do despair of having any repose or quiet till that fortunate result takes place—his election to the presidency. Cave Jouxson anp THE Post Orrick Dgrart- MENT.—It is well known by the community, sad- ly known by them, that the Post Office Depart- ment of the general government has never been more grossly mismanaged than since it hasbeen under the control of Cave Johnson, the present inefficient Postmaster General. Since his vent, it has been outrageously and grossly con- ducted, and loud and deep have been the com- plaints by the press, of all parties, and by the public, on the subject, but to no purpose. Every day we have to record instances of this misman- agement; and the losses which have been occa- sioned, to say nothing of the inconvenience, have been immense, and could not be reckoned in dollars and cents. His organs, however, have commenced a de- fence for him, and have begun to hold him up to the country as not altogether go inefficient ashe has been represented. But it is only those pa- pers which publish the post office advertisements, at the rate of two cents per letter, which speak in his favor. They have come forth as the de- fenders of the bright genius who has, since his elevation to the Post Office Department, thrown aocuracy:— ‘Tere List or eee: 1. Portrait of Mojor General Taylor. 2. First Encampment of the American Army at Cor- Christi, under Gen. Taylor. 3, Portrait of Maj. Gen Scott. 4, View of Matamor'®s, on the Rio Grande.§ 6. Fort Brown, opposi:® Matamoras. 6. View of the Market Pisz@, Matamoras. 7. View of Camargo, lookin North. &. Grand Plazaat Camargo. 9, View of Marin, New Mexico. 10. View of Monterey, New Mexico. Ll. View of Old Rowgh and Ready’s Camp Kitchen, near Monterey. 12, View of Victoria, and the Tula Pass: 13. View of Saltillo, looking North-West. 14, The Battle Field of Buene Vista. 15. View of Tampico, and the Panuco River. 16. View of the Capture f Panuco. 17. View of the Castle ¢ fanJuan dUlia. 18, The Gapture ot Vera Cruz and San Juan @Uhia. 19. View of the National Bridge, on the road to the City of Mexico. 20, View of the West side of Jalapa, with the Moun- tain Perote. 21, View of Puebls, from the South-East. 22: View of the City uf Pueble.; 23, View of Molino Del Rey and Chapultepec. 24, The Storming of Chapultepeo. 26, View of San Francisco, California, 26. View of Monterey, California. 27. The Presidia of San Francisco—The Encampment of the New York Volunteers. View of Santa Barbara, California. The Californians Lassoing Cattle. 30. A Mexican Pre ing og the Guerilla Warfare. ent. catan. City of Mexico. nated, in honor of th can Army in Mexico. It will also containg list of all the battles from that of Palo Alto to that of Atlixco. It will be published at the extremely low price of four dollars per hundred, to agents and others, who buy to sell again, and at six and # quarter cents singly, at the desk of this office. Single copies, in wrappers, for mailing, will be ready at the office on Saturday morning. —————SS Important from Congress, A very violent debate broke out yesterday in the House of Representatives, on the Mexican war, the particulars of which will be found un- der our telegraph head. Richardson of Illinois, Stevens of Georgia, Botts of Virginia, Toombs of Georgia, and others, took part in the debate. Botts denounced the President and his war, in the bitterest terms. The Mexican war, in Washington, hasjust be. gun; it has to be fought over -again, from the greatest battle down to the lowest skirmish. We expect warm work in the capitol in a few days. The politicians are boiling over—~and a few dozens of duels may be the consequence. The more the better. The detailed accounts from the West, an@ which we give in another column of this day’s Herald, present most heartrending accounts of distress, occasioned by the flood in the rivers flowing towards the Mississippi. Thousands of families are rendered houseless—large numbers of cattle, horses and hogs are swept off—cities are submerged, and, worst of all, many valuable lives lost, in the foaming and raging river tor- rents. “There is one general wailalong the Ohio river. Men turn aside from their ordinary avocations, and take stepa to alleviate the dis- tresses of their fellows. Meantime, the wreck- ers are not idle; hundreds of thousands of hogs, destined for slaughter during the present pork season, have met with different death from that which was intended for them, and money is made by daring boatmen, who pick up their floating carcases, and dispose of them to the lard oil manufacturers. The loss of property must be immense—what amount, 1t is impossible twetate. The churches of Cincinnati are thrown open, as asylums for the houseless. God help the por. The Great Question. The recent news from Mexico throws no im- portant ligh\ upon the great question of the day. ‘The solution of the difficulties between the Uni- ted States and Mexico, is as far distant as ever— peace is no nearerthan it was a year ago, al- though we may meet now and then with indica- Lions, or reports, from the Mexican Congress, fa- vorable to such a conclusion, ‘The war is over, as to rea\ fighting; but peace both the foreign and domestic mails into a state of confusion and disorder, from which it will take Tue City Pouice.—The present system of po- lice in the city of New York, was established by law only a short time since. Every one recol- lects the old system—its inefficiency, its gross corruption, and awful immoralit; It abso- lutely blinded the moral sensibilities of those by whom it was carried into operation. Every one remembers the unfortunate destiny of the famous Bill Wiley, who, in his connection with the police morality of New York, became in- volved to such a degree as to cause an early and premature death. The present system, as by law established, is much more complete and comprehensive than the old one, and if properly carried into effect, would be of signal advantage to the city. Un- fortunately, however, the person selected to carry the system into eflect—granting him the best of motives and intentions—has failed to exhibit the great talent necessary to carry out its provisions. The present chief of po- lice is Mr. Matsell, who was the first elect- ed under the new law, and who 15. still in office. Some of our narrow minded contem- poraries would objectto him for the office, in consequence of his being, as they say, by birth an Englishman, or that he was once a very emi- nent publisher of infidel works of a most singu- lar kind, and that he, therefore, does not deserve to occupy the position he does. These objec- tions are frivolous and ridiculous. If Mr. Mat- sell had exhibited the great talent necessary to carry into effect the organization of the police, his being by birth a foreigner, as is probably erroneously charged against him, or his having published infidel or philosophical works, could not weigh even a feather against him in his present josition. Mr. Matsell undoubtedly has meant well; his motives are good; he has done the best he could with the amount of talent which Providence has given him; but that amount of talent is not sufficient. The discrepancies between the system estab- lished by Jaw, and that established by practice, under the superintendence of Mr. Matsell, are great and numerous. We cannot enter into them all at one time; it would take aays and weeks to discuss them to the fullest extent. There is, however, one point which strikes us as one strong objection to the practical organiza- tion of the police, and that is, the system of re- wards by which a small part of the police officers receive the greatest portion of them. Indeed, it omght to be a question of policy, whether the system of rewards is not in it- self entirely wrong and corrupt, in its ori- gin and effects. As the system at present Sraristics or Emicrarion.—At the com- mencement of the present year, we predicted that in consequence of the failure of the crops in Ire- land, a portion of England, and in other parts of Europe, the United States would derive a vast accession to its population by emigration. We estimated the increase at two hundred and fifty thousand, and the result is, that our calculation will be very nearly correct. The re:urns of the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more and New Orleans, from the first of January to the first of October, show an aggregate of two hundred and thirty-three thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, while for the prece- ding year, the number was only one hundred and fifty-one thousand six hundred and sixty-two.— If we add to the retarns for this year those who arrived by way of Canada, and those who will have arrived between the first of October and the first of January, the aggregate will exceed, if anything, the great number of a quarter of a million of people, who have been added to our population by emigration alone, for the year 1847. Thus, we see the United States adding to its physical wealth at this immense rate, in conse- quence of the misfortunes of the old world. There is every probability of the emigration next year being still greater, arising from the same causes. INTELLIGENCE FROM Maranzas.—By the arrival of the bark Mousam, Capt. Gerrish, at Bristol, R. Ll, we are put in possession of files of the Aurora de Matanzas, to the 5th ult. These dates are not solate by two days as those we have from Havana; consequently the news, such as it is, has been anticipated. It seems that the cash principle in newspaper matters, has extended to Cuba, as we find the following significant notice to advertisers, inthe Auréra. “Inasmuch as the collection of payment for advertise- ments is aitended with so much trouble and unpleasant- ness, we hereby give notice, that any advertisement sent to us, unaccompanied with the amount charged for its insertion, will not appear untilsueh amount is sent us; the only exception to this rule, will be mercantile houses and other respsnsible parties.”’ Noroha, the Portuguese violinist, who it may be remembered gave a concert or two in this city, a couple of years ago, has been playing in Matanzas, with Desvernine, the pianist. The editor of the Aurora reproaches the Matanzas public for not having supported him better than they did. He prefers him to Ole Bull. It appears that the Queen’s birth day, (the 19h ef November,) had been celebrated with much enthusiasm in all parts of the island. Later From Nassau, N. P.—By the brig Geor- giana, papers from Nassau to the 8th inst., have exists, there aite nine hundred men employed; and out of thetie, probably two hundred receive alarge portion of the rewards collected from persons who have received benefits or protection in their property by them. The remaining seven hundred are partially excluded, and are not permitted, om principles of equality, to parti- cipate in these re-wards. For along time these his successor a year or more to extricate them. They dig from the mountain of abuses which have accumulated under Cave Johnson’s manage- ment of his department, his retaliatory measures towards the British government on its action in relation to our foreign mails. They hold that forth in his defence, and exclaim, “ See what a jewel of a Postmaster we have!” “ Talk of Cave Johnson being an inefficient postmaster ! Look here, see what he has done about our foreign mails, and how nicely he has fixed John Bull !” Now all this may be very well, but Mr. John- son’s efficiency would be much better exhibited if he had, previous to the establishment of our steamships, entered into negotiations with the British government before the damage was com- mitted, and not shut the stable door after the steed was gone. He would not have had occa- sion to adopt this retaliatory measure. But, do his organs defend him for the abuses and disorder of our domestic mails? No, that they can’tdo. Do they defend him for taking the mails, on the Chesapeake route, frem railroads, and sending them by post coaches, in the same manner in which they were sent half a century ago, and with about the same expedition, be- cause, forsooth, he could save some two or three thousand dollars a year by it, when the incon- venience and direct loss to the public by the change are too great to be counted? No, that they cannot do; they well know that the press of New York has been obliged, in self-defence, to establish a daily express to obtain its exchanges regularly from the South, which it does, one day, two days, and frequently three days, in advance of Cave Johnson’s arrangements. It is very little satisfaction to the public, or to us, that Cave Johnson has succeeded in throw- ing the English mailsinto confusion, as far as he could do so, as well ashe has the American mails. No, the verdict of the press and the people is recorded—Cave Johnson stands before the coun- try, charged and proved to be the worst, the most inefficient and blundering Postmaster General that has ever been inflicted on a suffering people, and bonfires ought to be lighted, and every city and town in the country illuminated, when he is permitted to withdraw to his cabbage garden in the State of Tennessee. Renova or THE Carita, To New Yorx.— The Executive of the United States, and the Congress, ought to be removed as soon as possi- ble to the city of New York, or its neighborhood. If the President and both houses of Congress had residences arranged for them in Hoboken, or somewhere in that neighborhood, it would be an advantage, in every aspect of the case, to their action, the nation, to the respectability of the government, and to everything connected with public affairs. In the first place, look at the mi- serable accommodations which members of Con- gress have in Washington—look at the bad treat- ment which they receive from the miserable newspapers there—newspapers incapable of re- porting them correctly or doing them justice, such as the independent press of New York could do. In fact, the inefficiency of the Wash- ington journals has been so striking that the Senate has had to elect reporters of its own, in order to obtain correctness in the promulgation of its sentiments. Perhaps great objection might be made to the removal of the govern- ment from}Washington to New York, by many other cities ; but we conceive that in the pre- sent state of science, the establishment ot rail- roads, and particularly that wonderful invention the electric telegraph, New York will be more inthe centie of the country, next year, than Washington has ever been. In less than a year, we shall communicate with the remotest points of the republic—with New Orleans on one side, Chicago on the other, and Boston at the North. New York will then be just such a place as the government of this great country ought to be in—the great central city of the country, and the great centre of its decency, its dirt, and its fashions. Cnonera amonc THE Banks.—Several of the country banks, it seems, are ina state of dissolu- tion. Weare afraid that their disease is eome- thing like the cholera among loafers. Unless people take care what bills they take, they may be bitten most terribly by those loafer insti- tutions, called banks, seattered all over the coun- try. The bank cholera has broken out in Penn- sylvania, and there are strong symptoms of it in Jersey and other parts. Look out for squalls soon. rewards were per mitted to be given without any record being made of them; recently, however, under the action of public opinion, a record of them is kept, under the administration of the present mayor. From that record we shall take @ few extracts av. our leisure, and prove con- clusively, from the facts which it furaishes, the bad maaner in which this branch of the adminis- tration of the police is conducted. We might say a great deal about the cleaning of the streets, in connection with this subject, and about the manner in which other departments of the city government are conducted. Indeed, the advocates of the present system of police, appear to plume themvelves on the idea that they are relieved entirely from this duty, from the fact, as they irreverently say, that the Almighty has actually become the street cleaner of New York, as we see by their organ. These are the words used : “It is well known that the streets of New York were swept, not fortnight by the Almighty himself, leener than Paris or Lon: ever was.” 4 ‘ The spring elections are appproaching, and a reform is needed. Ought not the Police Chief to be elected by the people? Rongrt TYLER AND porter.—Mr. Robert Tyler has written us a note imspugning the correctness of the report of his speech, made at the meeting at Philadelphia, on Saturday night, and given in the Herald on Sun- day morning last. He also sends to us an authen- tic version of this speech, contained in a Phila- delphia paper of Monday; but on comparing our report with that, we can discover no substantial difference between them. They are materially the same. The truth is, these complaints against re- porters, by public speakers, are very frivolous and very ridiculous. In most cases, reporters are more correct than the speakers themselves; for frequently speakers indulge in language which, taken down at the minute, they would withhold from publication the next day. Inour report of Mr. Barton’s speech, on the same oc- casion, he is reported as having indulged in some very ungentlemanly and disreputable re- marks on the personal character of Prince Al- bert and Queen Victoria, which no person with a proper degree of respect for human nature, would indulge in towards any party, even to- wards the devil himself. Yet, this most impor- tant part of Mr. Barton’s speech, has been en- tirely omitted in the official report of it pub- lished in the Pennsylvanian—thus showing that that party organ imposes on the public a false and incorrect version of that speech. Are you satisfied, Capt. Tyler? Mr. Seipen ann Newsrarer Reportinc.— In the report of Mr. Selden’s powerful and elo- quent speech, on his side of the questien, which will be found in the daily journals of yesterday, very little discrepancy will be found among them, except in that version given by the New York Express. The Ezpress makes Mr. Selden say that the Mexican war is a war ‘“‘in which our re- sources are exhausted, and the American charac- ter debased.”” This is certainly a very strong ex- pression, used towards the brilliantevents of that war, and we doubt much if it can be correctly reported. On turning over the reports of all the other daily papers, we find that it is altogether mis-reported inthe Express, to an extent which ought not to be passed over. Mr. Selden is a man who is well known in the political annals of New York, asa distinguished politician, in both parties, for several years past. Whatever may be his views of the Mexican war, we are sure his feelings as an American are such that he never would have used such an expression as he is reported by the ‘“‘Express”’ to have uttered. We are convinced of this, from the fact that all the other journals have reported him differently. This report, therefore, is incorrect, false and scandalous, and 1s an additional evidence that wecan expect nothing better from that com- pound of imbecility and incapacity which passes itself off under the name of a daily journal. New York anv Boston TxueGRara.—We un- derstand that Mr. S. P. Carter, one of the gen- tlemanly operators onthe New York, Albany, and Buffalo telegraph line, left that line on Monday last, to take charge of the express oftice of Wells & Co., in Albany, and that he will be succeeded by Mr.Wm. H. Makepeacer, of Utica, a young man of high recommendations and talent. While we regret Mr. Carter’s leave, we eS Tus Norruxener.—This steamship arrived sesterday morning at 4 o'clock, ina passage of onty 54hours from Charleston, bringing papers hours in advance of the mail. Sreangwip Hisernia.—No news of this steam- is us far distant as ever. Gen. &eott has finished the campaign—a brilliant ana unparalleled series, of victories, indeed; but he seems, by the last accounts, to be perpetrating the same weaknesses, and to be exhibiting the sane feel- ings, which dimmed his otherwise great character previous to his going to Meaico to head the army. “Another hasty plate uf soup.” It seems he has arrested General Worth, and some others, thus laying the founda tion of a great deal of trouble and discontent in the American army. No man possesses a purer heart a better epirit, or a more chivalric tem peyasnent, than Gen, Worth, All these things eryet. She is now in her eighteenth day, are confident the business of operating will be well continued by Mr. Makepeacer. ‘The agency of Messrs. Wells & Co. in Albany, could not have fallen into abler hands than those of Mr. been received at this office. The news is purely local, and devoid of interest here. The Royal Gazette is filled with extracts relative to the West India League ‘Theatrical and Musteat, Bowery Tuearae.—* Oliver Twist, or the Parish Boy’s Progress; the second act of the ballett of > the humorous extravaganza of “La Chiselle,”” and another piece which, however, we did not wait to see, were performed at the Bowery Theatre last evening, and although the weather was excessively cold, the house was well attended, though not as much crowded as we have neon it. The receipts must have amounted to a handsome sum for Mr Smith, for whose benefit they art. Every thing went off very well, and the yd with the performances, which were ry good. Weare informed that the manager has a great many novelties in preparation for the holiday: and from what we learned of his exertions, he determined to take the lead, if possible, during that my part of the year. Meantime, the drama of “ Putnam” is revived, and will be produced this evening, with the comedy of a “Kissin the Dark,” and the amusing picce of “Bamboozling.”” Cuatuam Tueatre.—The “Wren Boys, or the Mo- ment of Peril,” a drama of considerable interest, com- menced the performances last night, and the respective characters were well filled by the stock company of this theatre. The Mcdel Artiste next followed, and each exhibition of the besutiful tableaux vivants received a round of applause. Mr. Fletcher hes used every effort to render this representation of statuary in as perfeot a as can be desired, and the success which has at- tended his exhibitions, is a proof of the estimation of a ig community, fur his tions in producis; such t and graceful objects. The new nautica drama of the “Seaman’s Log”? concluded the evening’: amusement. This evening, another interesting bill is presented, namely, the musical play of “Rob Roy McGregor.” The part of Reb Roy will be sustained by Mr. Hield, who is an excellent actor, as also 2 MoGregor by Mrs. Mclean, who has become agreat fa- vorite. The Model Artists will next follow, and the per- with the farce of-the “ Mysterious Jntruc This ‘an excellent programme, and no doubt will draw @ good house. Patmo’s Orrna Hovser.—The performances of this theatre went off, last night, in a very good style, and the actors, particularly Madame Augusta, were rewarded with great applause by the audience pre- sent. The farce of the “Secret,” though s well known vaudeville, contains a very good plot, and Messrs. | are le and Anderson, excited roars of laugh- ter. The first act of “La Syiphide,”’ with the exception of Miss Wells, was executed with great skill and ability. Mr. Frederick possesses much of that which is called, in choregraphic art, ballon; his steps are correct, and his dancing elegant. ‘Of Madame Augusta we dave al- ready spoken with so much eulogy, that we can but repeat our opinion; her personation of Le Sylphide contains something chaste and beautiful, impossible to describe. The ballet is tolerable, and the ladies, though not very pretty, are well dressed and produce suffi- cient scenic effect. The comedietta of “Love in Live- ,” was again repeated,and as well received as en the pre- ous night. ‘I'he performance concluded with the ballet of the “Ps of the Duke of Vendome,” in which M A. personified the character of the roguish page Victor, in shighly creditable manner. To-night the performances will consist of the first act of “Sonnambula,” the farce of “Runaway Matches,” “Les Pages du Duc de ”’ and the vaudeville “Lend me Five Shillin; which will, nndoubtedly, bring good audience. y AMPHITHRATRE. formi Saag hele es e This week is a r7 performance go off ro well, as to have a full heuse to witness it; the actors are then stimu- lated to do their best and exert themselves to the ut- most, no at least it happens here, and when such a bril- liant troupe as Sands, Lent & Co's, lay themselves out todo great things, one may be certain that they are achieved. To-night there is # capital bill: the poney races, the fighting ponies who outdo every thing thad ever walked on four legs, with the exception, perhaps, of May Fly and his feate | Sands sod. his graceful chil- dren; Lathrop, the clown; Sweet, Madigan, Master Wal- ter Ayman, &c., will all appear to-night. Cunisty’s MinstreLs.—These ecoentrio darkies give another of their amusing bills this evening. We need only mention that they atill keep ith the ti They are hard working fellow: Thei ive for the amusement of the public, levote to sage and deep reflection on the ways means to pi variation ev those who wish to ge: not fear that they will ‘Theyare making gre: lons for Christmas time. Broapway Op —On these cold evenings, a visit to the Odeon and a nibble at some of the good things ia the fluid way, which Pinteux keeps on hand, is a pleas. it way of killing off a little heavy time of an evening. e entertainments at the Odeon are very amusing.— The living models are truly models of grace. Tue Hausen Famiry give another concert this eve- ning at thy Rutger’s Institute. This is their tenth con- cert in America, and their very interesting style of sing- ing, will probably enable them to attract audiences for long time to come. American Musicat Iveriture.—To-night, at the Tabernacle, comes off the second miscellaneous concert of the season, by the members of the Institute. There is probably no asrociation of the kind in this country more deservedly popular, and the deop interest which every member takes in doing well his part in any thing undertaken, has given them a name snd station with our citizens, when they present any- thing in the way of @ public entertainment. The eclectic plan of the concerts they are now giving, is one that will prove very acceptable to concert goers, as they can thus hear on the same evening selections f-om the works of the best musical composers of all kinds, both sacredand secular. To-night, for instance, there will be sung music from the operas of “ froe al by Wal- lace; “I Puritani,” by Bellini; “Lucia di Lammei moor,” by Donizetti; “ Amilie,”’ by Rooke, and seleo- tions from the works of Cooke, &o. Mr. Arthurson, the tenor, and Mr. 8. L. Leach, the baseo, and Misses Watson, Rolph, Strachan, Ko. and other prominent members of the Institute, will take part in the singin, The chorusses, also, will be very effective, aud will performed by « portion of the members of the Institute. Altogether the concert will be one of the most pleasing of the season. Herz and Sivori were daily expected at Charleston on the 15th Dec. Their acquaintances of last winter are anxiously awaiting their visit at the Southern cities during the Present season. Tom Thumb had made arrangements to hold levees at Mobile at lastraccounts from that city. Malle. Blangy. it is said, still continues ber triumphal way at the American Theatre, New Orleans. At the 8t. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, Mrs, Hunt «nd Mr. Chippendale are doing a good business, ‘The Peedee singers are giving negro concerts in New Orleat and ide amusement and fun. There is much Carter. Gen. Sam Houston af Sundey, the 2th ult ved in Houeton, Texar, on Miss C, Wemyss has gone to Vicksburg, to fulfl an engagement. Mies Clara [llis is at Macow, Georgia, Tue Wearn thermometer stood as low a® 26 degrees yeeterday, at 3 o’clook, in this city. It con- tinued te heavily during the day, and the chan. nels in the vicinity of the sidewalks all frozen up. We had «keen and piercing wind blowing from north during the entire of the day. Paimany Evxctions.—The whigs, in nearly all the wards of the city, yesterday, held primary elections for ward and general committoes for the comiag year. The voice in every ward seemed to be unanimous for Henry Clay, and of his adbersuts were the committees com- Geo Wilkins Kendall, of the New Orleans Picayune, is im town, Tue Fine Derantment—We will give the advertise- ment of this department, in to-morrow’s Herald. Opp Fe.iows’ Hatt —This splendid edifice is rapidly approaching its completion ; already are four stories raised, and the workmanship is superb. That portion of the city is Sreatly improved by such a building, and when that intolerable nuisance, the ges house, is remo- ved, and # masonic hall is erected on its site, which, we learn, will be the case, the appearance of that section of the city will be entirely changed. Senious Dievicunty.—A man named Patrick Lynch, who keeps a porter house at the corner of Downing and Varriok streets, while in fight with his wife yesterday morning, wan seriously, if not fatally, wounded by stab bing himself in the abdomen with « knife. Course or Justics.—In the administration of justice, there are frequently scenes which are revolting to com- mon sense and judgment. The veriest thieves are placed the stand to testify to the guilt of their accomplis] ind, in many cases, doubtless swear to palpable falsehoods, to make their own innocence appear evident. In the Court of Sessions, yesterday, » boy about seventeen years old, well versed in all the les of crime, from that of shedding the blood of his fellow, down to the meanest offence, was placed upon t! to testify ina case where he wasa particeps crimin acknowledzed th le fact that he lived by theft, and named over several of his most important burglaries and rob- beries, and with a smile of complacency upon his coun- tenance, stated that he had been twicein the peniten- tiary. Who is safe while such vile wretches, who had rather lie than tell the truth, and who would notshrink from plunging the dagger to the heart of his follow, are allowed, in a court of justice, under the ranetity of an oath, to send to prison one less guilty than himself ?— Great reforms are neede: nd the high and honora- biefoourse oflegal procedure should not be thus linked with the vile off-seourings of the earth as its helpmate. Aw ALteanative —Madame Restell has been in indicted fora misdemeanor of the same sort for which she vas convicted some weeks since. The party mak- ing the complaint agai , isa very interesting look- ing young woman, of apparently about 20 years, from Saratoga, in this State She was in this city a fe weeks previous to the last trial of Restell, rested for stealing goods from a store in ( Exciting the sympathies of those who aa her story that she had been seduced from father house, and bad come tp this city in company with young, man from Mobile, arrangements were immediate- made d her to her friends, by bailing her and rowing the papers on the shelf. ‘While on the way to Albany, she communicated to the officer that she had been to see Restell on the same business as that of Ma- On the return of the officer, this fact was ted to the magistrate who took the complaint of lee: ‘inst her. Measures were then taken to have her brought to the city and presented to the Grand Jury that an indictment might ‘be found. The indict- ment was found, and we learn sbe was placed under the care of officer Willis, from whom she escaped. and for which he was docked from his detailed position. She wes subsequently arrested, and is held to testify in the trial against Restell. Now we de not believe in eneour- ‘aging crime in any shape; but it may very naturally be pe poo that if these facts had not come out about Res- tell, this woman would have been permitted to pass un- punished, while & woman of like character, but of lcss rospectable appearance, would have had to suffer on Blackwell’s Island for six months. ‘The proper course to be pursned, we should suppose, would have been to send the papers to the Court of Sessions, where, if judg- ment had been suspended, it would have been in legal form, and not by essumption. We are informed that she has either to convict Restell, or to go to the peniten- tiary herself. If this be a fact, we pity the justice of such alternatives. Law Intelligence. Supremes Court, in Equity, Dec. 21.—Srectan Terst =-Before Justice Harris.—James Eddings, George W. Bruen and others.—This was an application by George W. Bruen, to restrain the plaintiff, who had been ap- pointed receiver by the late Court of Chancery, in two creditor ruits, instituted against Mr. Bruen, from pro- ceeding to sell at public auction, his, Mr. Bruen’s inte- rest in certain decrees of the late Court of Chancery, made in this cause. The bill was filed in 1840, to esta lish against the estate of Thomas H. Smith, a claim for a balance of an account in favor of George Ww. Bruen, as arriving partner of Thomas H. Smith & Son. By the decree of the late Assistant Vice Chancellor Sandford, in this cause, it was aninceed, that in stating the ac- count between Thomrs H. Smith and the firm of Thomas H. Smith & Son, the master should charge the said Thomes H. Smith upen the footing of a balance of $866,198, due from him to said firm on the twenty-third of August, 1828. ‘The ‘estate of Thomas H. Smith was proved to be of the present value of $400,- 000, By the decree, theexecutors of Mathias Bruen have certain rights established, which are claimed to amount to about $100,000. Geo. Bruen claims, that as surviving artner and creditor of ‘'homas H. Smith, he is entitled the balance of this preperty, after payment of the ¢ cution of M. Bruen and of his judgment creditors, who are represented by the plaintiff. tiff, as receiver, advertired all the interest of Geo. Bruen for sale at auction, and this application was made to restrain him from proceeding to sell, and to compel him to go on and collect the amount of the claims ot Geo. W. Bruen out of the real estate of Thomas H. Smith, deceased. Judg- ment reserved. Decision.—Joseph Husson, ad. Peter Morvis.—Motion to set aside judgment granted, on condition that defend- ant’s attorney, within three days, stipulates to accept the amendments to the case hi fore served, with lib- erty to have the proposed case and amendments set- tled—neither party to have costs upon this motion Surenion Cournt.—Deo, 21.—Before Judge Oakley. Rasheeda ea et ee neal et er lio} of replevin, to try the right of pro; in a horse. Defend- ant obtained s judgment against Smith, upon which he issued execution, and levied on the horse, which Smith subsequently replevined. Verdict for plaintiff, valuin; the horse at $125. For plaintiff, Mr. Brady ; for defend- ant, Mr. N. Blunt and Mr. Bisho; James W. Selleck, vs. John Delaplaine.—Action on & promissory note. Defenor, want of notice of protest. Verdict for plaintiff, $45325. For plaintiff, Butler and Everts; for defendaut, Mr. Joachimacn, Boyd, vs the Hurlarm Railroad Company.—Verdict for plaintiff, $750. Common Pixs, Dec. 21—Before Judge Daly.—Cales F. Lindsley et al. vs, Daniel Drew and Isaac Newton.— ‘This was an action to recover $60, the value of apackage of goods, alleged to be lost by the defeadants. In the spring of 1846, a merchant named rowers, residing in ‘roy, came to this city to lay in @ stock of goods he purchased at various houses, and directed that his pur- chases should be rent to plaintiff’ store in Cedar street, purchased), to be there | seen up inte? boat, the Hendrick Hudson, to Troy. Subsequent to the package of the goods and sending them on board, the parcel in question was sent 4 to plaintiff.’ store with directions to have it packed up with the other goods and forwarded; the plaintiffs having, as befc tated, put the goods on board. parcel to the boat by their porter; on arriving at i; he was directed to go to the office and arrange the ma\ ter with the clerk. He accordingly went to the clerk, told him that they were a part of Mr. Powers’ goods, and that Cd shouid be sent with three boxes belonging to him, which were on board. ‘The clerk directed him to take them bao! id give them to the pilot or captain of the boat, and that he (the clerk) would enter them onthe manifest, and they would returned to the boat, and, as he alleges, the pilot, or to a person who stated himsel It turned out th reel of goods in suit were lost. and the plaintiffs now bring their action against the defen ants, as common carriers, to recover their value. The defence set up was, that the package was lost through the negligence of the porter. Verdict for plaintiff, $60, the sum claimed. For plaintiff, Mr. Fancher; for de fendant, Mr. H 8. Dodge. Generar Srssions.—Deo, 21.—Before the Recorder and Aldermen Smith and Crolius. John McKeon, Dis- trict Attorney. Triat for Grand Larceny.—At the opening of the court this morning, Margaret Burley was placed upon her trial, for having, on the {15th of November last, po 8 watch and chain of the value of $33, from John rady. Mr Brapy testified.—I reside at No. 126 Crosby street ; the watch was taken from s room on the first floor; {t was hanging over the mantlepiece; gave $20 for the watch about two months since. Avexanpek Bannerr testified —I am clerk in Jack- son's pawn shop; the prisoner pledged the wateh for $3.50 #n tbe 15th of November; she came to the shop in a few hours efter, and was arrested. ‘The jury found the accused guilty of petit larceny. Sentenced to six moothri n the penitentiary. irrest on a Bench Warrant —Samuel Brooks was arrested on a bench warrant, issued by the Court of Sessions, where be is indicted for perjury, in having orn to an aflidavit to vacate a judgment tothe Supreme Court. He was held to bail in the sum of $1,000; Mr.F. Ely. of No. 77 Chambers street, becom. ing his surety. ~Another.—Vonce M. Nechton, indicted for assault and battery on his wife, came into court and gave bailin the sum of $500 for his appearance--Mr. Van Raden, of No, 138 Liberty, being bail. Plea of Guilty.—William White, indicted for obtain- ing a silver watch worth $10, from Mrs. Pugmire, pleaded guilty, and was remanded for sentence. Another.—Mary Brown pleaded guilty to an indict- ment for keeping a disorderly house at No 52 Anthony street, and wos sentenced to the penitentiary for three months, ‘ Trial for receiving Stolen Goods.—Mary Reed, Mar- garet Reed, and Dennis Wing, were placed upon trial for receiving ® quantity of shirts and ae, of the value of $300, which had been stolen from the store of Samuel Beman, No. 129 Naseau street, on the 19th of May last, ae the same to have been so stolen. Mary B testified she saw at the house of the accused seve- ral pi f linen which she identified as the property of jeman. The cage was not concluded when the court adjourned. Count Ca 19, 62 pAR—THis Day.— Superior Court—93, » 115, 121, 36, 23, 26, 21, 2 . 61, 49, 82, 426, 19, 80, 49, 43, 25, , 41, 42, 48, 47, 49, B1, 43, 64, 55, 67. “28, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48, 60,2, 58, 16 we Count or tHe Uniren States.—Monpay, Deo. 20, 1847 —Present a4 on Friday, and Mr, Justice Daniel, No 7. George Smith, plaintiff in error, vs. Wm Turner, health commi sioner, ko, of New York. The argument of this caute was commenced by Mr. Ogde. for the plaintiff in error, Adjourned till to-morrow, 11 ooloc! The rn telegraph has been extended to Carl; which short distance from St. Louis, in these war- like times, we may say aboutaday’s march, ‘The in- stroments for the St Touts station left here last week, apd before the new year we expect to have a direct ohat with our Sriends there.—Phij. North dmerican, 20th inst Int e asta keg ome cg et wards, arrested on Monuay af nan old thief called Edward alias Dandy Cox, on & tape tk yn Dido Bi ng otro t Ni i ' irady, r ing at No. S14 Henry street, left her room for’a short time, and upon her return she found her room doo: ken op 20, and Cox in the room, evidently with intent. to steal, She immediately, upon seeing the rascal in the room, seized him by the collar, and called out for assistance, pod . perwage yee — i, but, before the rascal , the officers arri |, took ti) custody, and conveyed him pet ie nono, who committed himfor trial, wr? ustioe Ketcham, Public Meeting—The Great Southern Mail ow Orleans fovea aSig hae, ppmyins Gay, Reg ts i ree t the Dresses iy becauge the Postmaaver. Gene, jadelphia. ‘Te. reme evils, we recommend thy Ricrehant’s Exchsugeroe Thies ict meta, bereal is in order to call w Co. ii By nay of te ing eae aks ere ity Holiday Presents What can & 4 - in be more ac- Ceptable to either Indy or jgentlemen than a beautiful Gol Fen? ‘Those who wish to geta truly splendid eall on Clark, Brothers & Go, No.33 Joh saut, Who have the finest ar inthe city. They havea artiele they have just introd: we have yetseen. Holiday Presents, at Ai tory, 201 Broadw: ‘1 purchasers to hy the splei y Li an embellished and tastefully on books of lar Songs, Sound in A va ope a “ preeant can ae, pore arpropeiate ss. Pianfort of wond and fini ot iperior ‘one aad daresiiiy. " lageolets, of ivory, coc gue to ten keys of silver and bros” Gultane at ue Prnphetare, with and out the patent heads, in ca: of “Beaut now publish and lis 2 be 8 the latest music, with highly col are invited to call at Atwill’s, Sign of the Golden Lyre, 201 Broadway, near Ful- ton street. Fancy Bai), Masquerade, Tableux, aad Pri- vate Thertrical Costumes, for sale or street. JOHN G TAYLOR is now me up an entire new set of splendid drestes for ladies, tiemen and childreo. Mr, William Dibblee, 263 Broadway, Wigs, Whiskers, Mustiche and Ringlets, to match the dresses.’ Mr, Williom Ammermen, many years eostumerto the Park theatre, superintends the costume and hiring department. i breparing E The Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murra’ Neve to be the beat aceta the city to oben t 0 s exhibited in. this enough of its superiority iu the execution of javante, who has gained so y in England and France, and who now causes 40 much sensation among the ladies and gentlemen in New made some wonderful hits. 0 reveal the fute of mortal rally the respects of ma'timony and love, was ever so successful as fadame Adviph, at 111 Hester street. She iavariably secures the confidence anil satisfaction of those who are not apt to be eived. Gold and Silver Watehes for the Holidays. Abeautifal and extensive assortment of ladies’ and gentle met’s gold and silver watches, some of which are of entirely new and original patter izned expressly fo~ holiday pre- sents, forsale at the lowest prices by J. ¥. SAVAGE,B2 ton street. Gold watehes from §20 and upwards. hi Allez, is proof ikenesses. ‘ule Diamond Pointed Gold Pens..Those who would make acceptable presents on the gomingtholidars, an- Ns pro’ not find a more useful article than the Gold, be one thatis durable »nd warranted. John W. Greaton & Co.. No 71 Cede: hove the largest and best assortment to be found in the hey. are selling much lower tuan any other how: it Gold or Silver cases. Gold Pens in repointed and repai Gold Pens for the Holidays—Persons desi- rous of making an acceptable present on the approaching Ho- lidays, are requested to examine the extensive assortment of Gold Pens aud Gold and Silver Pen and Pencil Cas by B E WATSON & CO Wat st, and 45 Wil J. ¥. SAVAGE, 92 Fulto new arucle of ‘en and Ci with an infinite variety of gold pe ranging from ihe lowest to the finest quali ata great reduction from the usual prices. Gold pens repaire: or exchanged. ° Fancy Paper and Paper Boxes, iia ae) motto papers, fancy boxes for confectioners, jewelry boxes, round and square boxes, in nests, for druggists, pill. boxes, &e. Iver, copper, tissue, moroceo, marble, Chinese and Paper, paper laces, gold ver borders, omaments ke 180, be ling cakes, wholesale an 120, boxes for w jaiden lane. G.J.Kratt, Manufacture and Im- Portable Shaving Cases.—The most portable ani the moat complete article now manufactured, having every requisite for a gentleman’s toilet, and asa travelling compa- nion, inva'uable. For sale at G. SAUNDERS & ‘SON, 77 Broadway,a landt street. doors above Co bers tion to their assortment of Pen, Pocket and Sportsmen's polished Steel Goods, &c. Al- customers, they have made ar- of all kinds of Ca lery; havin ony mn, they will be enabled to execute a a at will give satisfaction G. 8AUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, opposite Howard Hotel. A Suggestion_The most for the poecoack e, patie ya can. hes k of Martin, Isabella. Bear’s allof which are: f the 's morning in any part of the city,fr ¢ of charge: India Rubber Goods ofevery description, particularly Oversho-s of superior excellence, in any quan- tity and on terms to rehasers. may be had at the Good: year Rubber W: 60 Broadway, nearly opposite Trin- ity church. The cheapest and best piace in the citv to ho: Ket Boots and Shoes. Seth street B near the Ame- rican Museum. He sells his best French CalfJDress Boots at rate Boot he will sell at $4. You ean also get watennicot: P| von i id "sued, of Wo Ann to the purcha- Cold Weather Come at Last._Save Your- selves from coughs, colds, and consumption before it is too Inte. Ityou would avoid'these evils, apply at Your earliest, at 4 Nassau street, and get some of Scott’ fe preserving flaonel shirts and drawers, at $1 each. | has also just received a fresh supply of those magnificent dollar and a halt shirts, which are just the thing for the Holidays. No one should be without one. Barker's Creme de Ima Christl.--The two things most detrimental to personal appearence, are premature balduess, and loss of color in the hair, either of which may be avoided by conveying perfect nutrition to the roots of the harr. For this purpose the best, cheapest and most elegant prepara: nition. is, Barke: Palma Christi, or Cestor oil Cream. Itnonrishes, be and preserves—is adapted to ths young, the old ed, and impaired by age or climate. ‘fo be obtained only of W. J. Barker, ladies’ hair dresser, 393g Broadway, opposite the Cariton House. Moorhead’s Graduated Magnetic Machines. These beautiful instruments are confidently recommended as being the most pertect, convenient and effecual Magnetic Ma- chines in use. ‘They are perfectly simple in construction, and therefore not liab'e to get out of order. In all cases of Rheu- Nervous Disenves, their efficacy is of the most pro manent character. Manufactured and sold wholesale and retail by D. ©, Moorhead, 182 Broadway, New York, Guinness & Bush, 12 Camp ents for New MONEY MARKET. Tuesday, Dec. 31-6 P. M. The stock market opened to-day very buoyant. ‘Prices improved from one half to three per cent at the first board, and the bears began to look decidedly blue. The advance was not confined to one or two favorite fancies, but appeared to be very general. Reading R. R. went up 3 per cent., Stonington 2}4,Harlem 1, Reading Bonds 14, Farmers’ Loan '4, Canton },, Long Island 3g. At the second board, Long Island advanced ‘'¢ per cent., Harlem ';, Farmers’ Loan ! ton Co. 4. The afternoon sales were not large, and the market closed at the improvement. The Boston and Providence Railroad Corporation have declared a dividend of 3}g per cent, payable on the Ist of January next, to holders of stook, at the close of business hours on the 2ist inat.—-(to New York stook- holders at the Phenix Bank). The transfer books will be closed from the 22nd instant to 5th January, inclusive. Tho Treasurer of the State of Pennsylyania has ad- dressed a circular to the Treasurer of Philadelphia county, urging a prompt payment of the arrearages of the State taxes in the city and county, that the semi- annual interest on the State debt may be promptly liqul- dated. A recent decision of the Court of Common Pleas, |in relation to taxes on dividends, will add to the probable sum, which can be applied to this purpose from Philadelphia, and aid the county Treasurer in attaining the sum which the State requires ‘The message of the Governor of Alabama to the legis- ‘ature of that State, is very full upon the subject of State indebtedness. ‘Tho Governor recommends that an amount be raised by taxation, which will be sufficient to pay the expenses of the State govermment, and the acora- ing interest upon the entire indebtedness of the State, and also to provide a sinking fund, to be applied to the extinguishment of the foreign debt. He proposes that the sinking fund be at least two hundred thousand dol - lars, In regard to the domestic debt, the exeoutive re- commends that stock be issued for the amount due, re- deemable at the pleasure of the State, with regular cou- pons for the interest accruing thereon, payable semi-an- nually—the coupons to be raited in payment for taxes and all other public dues, The amount of the domestic debt is about one million three hundred thousand dollars, The liquidation of the affairs of the State Dank and branches has progressed #0 favorably, that it is anticipated but two years longer will be required to rettle up the remain- ing outstanding affairs of these concerns. Up to Janu- ary Ist, 1547, the collections amounted to $1,582,704 24) and from that time to July 1, 1847, $1,031,977 31, making an aggregate of $2,864,771 55, up to the Ist of July, 1A47,, The trade of some of the new Weatern oities during the past year, be bs very large compared with yeorr