The New York Herald Newspaper, December 28, 1847, Page 2

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CIRCUS, BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE, Bowery — FquuetniaN and varieus oter performances by Sanps Lent & Cos woupe, audithe REGCLAR AMPaITHEATRE ComPany. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome.—Ern10- Pian Bingine, Dancina, &e. BROADWAY ODEON, Broadway—Ertmiorian Han- monists. Grecian Exencii ‘Tapieaux Vivants. TABERNACLE, Beoadway—Srevermargicne Mv- scat Company's Finer Concent. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway. vano's Panorama or THE Mississrer: ar Houston—Ban- VER. ‘New York, Turaday, December 28, 184’ Tho Relations of the United States with Engtand and France. Among the numerons causes which have con- tributed to produce the present condition of the money markets of London and Paris, and its eff cts on those of the United States, we have slightly indicated that one of the objects and purposes sprung from the statesmen of those two governments, in connection with the great capitalists and money lenders, in order to ope- rate against the financial action of the United tates government, during the present crisis of our affairs with Mexico. We have not supposed that any motive, or course of action of this kind, is very prominent in the numerous events which have produced the phenomena called a crisis, in the commercial affairs of both continents. The primary causes undoubtedly spring from com- mercial parties and speculative intentions; but among the secondary causes, we certainly have thought that the governments of France and England would not hesitate to encourage any course ofpolicy, acting on the monetary institu- tions of this country, which would cripple the banks and commercial classes, from whom our government expects to contract loans during the war with Mexico. Onthis simple opinion, we find the following remarks in the Courrier des Etats Unis of yesterday :— Tandis que les journaux angli fondir les causes et les remed: mine Jurqne dans ses fondemente la prorpérité anglaise, le Herald de New York no devoilé bier d'un trait de plume les causes latentes et mystérieuner Notre ingénienx confrére ne voit dann la prolongation de Ja orise rien moins qu'une abominable trame des puissence: européenes pour é>ranler les Etata-Unis par le contre coup #t les arréter ala fois daus l’esror de leur prospérité et de leurs conquétes au Mexique. Cette grand: découverte fait certes plus d’honneur a l’imagi- naion qu’eu bon sens du Herald, et en fait de révela- tions piquantes nous nimona mieux Vavis que donne 4 6es compatriotes un journal ds Liverpool. This is more than a contradiction of our state- ments; and inasmuch as an attempt at ridicule, even when unsuccesstul, is sometimes more po- tent to put downa sober fact than any serious argument, it is worth our while to refer to it. «Now, what ig the Courrier des Etats Unis? Whom does it represent? What is its mission, aud what is its object ? It is very well known that that journal is con- dueted by Mr. Galliardet, who, for his espousing the peculiar policy of Louis Philippe and the French government, has been decorated with some of the subordinate ribbons of the legion of cherchent a appro- de cette maladie qui honor. la fact, it may be considered, in some respects, as much the official organ of the French government, in thiscountry, andin New Yerk, as the Journal de Debats is in France and in Paris. As a private individual, the editor of that journa} may not be entitled to more consequence than any other individual who may conduct himself like a gen'leman, or exhibit ingenuity, or talent, ia his profession; butas asort of organ of the government ot Louis Philippe in this country, its remarks and views become a little more impor- tant, and a little more pregnant with meaning. As far as we can understand the remarks of this journal on our views, it seems to deny that the French government takes any interest in American affiirs, in conjunction with Mexico. Now, we deny this altogether. The French government, under the elder Bour- bons, as well as under the Orleans family, are act- ing under the same policy, and are possessed with the same objects, in certain matters of foreign The Duke of Angouleme was sent to , by the elder branch, for the purpose of counteracting the influence of England on the Peninsula, with the ultimate intention of recover- ing South America, and particularly Mexico, by force of arms, for the Spanish crown. Itisa fact well known among the diplomatists of Europe, bat Canning, the great statesman of that day, recognised the independence of all those repub- lies, for the especial purpose of checking the ambitious intentions of the French government at the time The policy of Louis Philippe, after a great deal of vacillation during the last seventeen years, returned to its orginal form and pressure n the suce riages. That movement was intended to check the influence of England in the Peninsula; and after it was accomplished, when the Queen- | mother reuched Parie, it was an object of great consultation atthe Tuileries, and in the Hotel of Fore dffairs, on the Boulevards, and also in the Hotel de Courcelles, where the Queen-mother lived, whether an attempt should not be made | for Mexico, in order to procure that very throne for the family of France—the Duke of Montpen- vier. Itis well known that Paredes stopped last winter in Paris, at the Hotel de Princes, Rue | Richelieu; and during his sojourn there, that mili- | tury chieftain had frequent interviews with the king’s ministers, also with Queen Christina. It seems from the developments that have since | me to light, that it was actually agreed on, ton the return of Paredes to Mexico, if he ure three thousand, or five thousand, e great landed proprietors to unite with the French government would send a fleet d pr of the continent formerly under Spanish rule; and if they could, to give a preponderance to French interests in that quarter, in the shape of reviving @ monarchy in Mexico. That Lord Palmerston has the same views, we do not be- lieve, unless it isto a certain extent. The Bri- tish goveroment dislikes the growing power and progress of the United States, although they may have no particular regard for Mexico, as a sepa- rate and independent nation. The British go- vernment, also, we have no doubt,at certain stages of these intrigues, would take the same position which Mr. Canning did, in opposition to French influence, if the French government were to at- tempt their secret designs on Mexico; but we have no doubt but both these governments would ful intrigue of the Spanish mar- | ‘ j amendment may be made, either at the pre- encourage any course of policy,either diplomatic or financial, of a general character, which would paralyze the policy of the United States, impair their power of action, or weaken them in their present conflict with Mexico. Of this general purpose of both governments, there can be no doubt. We do not aay this of the French government, out of any hostility to its monarch or his mea- sures; for, as far as American citizens can have feelings on the subject, we have every reason to be much better pleased with the people of Paris than those in London. M. Guizot, the great states- man of France, and, we may say, of Europe, wa: himself, originally, a newspaper writer—a litera- ry man—before he was a statesman, entrusted with the power to wield the destiny of natior He is still a great man—liberal, generous, and phi- losophical. Louis Philippe never can forget the kindness which he received in the United States, where he was a wanderer and an exile, and on every proper occasion he shows his feelings; but that the French government look with dread and alarm on the progress of the United States, there can be no doubt—no hesitation. This country is a democracy—a mighty republic. It presents an example to France and to Europe that menaces the existence of all their forms of government. Our rising power alarms them. The war in Mexico has revealed a secret that strikes them to the heart. Louis Philippe and other sovereigns wish to transmit their power to their descend- ants, and they, therefore, look on the rising great- nessof this country, where a popular goverament, in its moet extended sense, exists in its highest lineaments—they look on such a country with terror of the strongest and deepest kind. It is, therefore, natural to suppose that the governments of France and England, and other countries, should wish, by every indirect method in their power, to throw every impediment in the way of the financial policy of the American government, for the purpose of limiting our means of action in Mexico. And we think that they may even succeed, to a certain extent. The power of the great capitalists of London and Paris can yet be felt in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Every indication from abroad shows that their power is 1n the course of action, and that they intend to wield it ineuch a way as to strike at the very heart of our financial sys- tem in this country, and by means of that, para- lyze the power of the goverament to close the Mexican war, and weaken the prosperity and progress of this country for the future. If our government must raise sixty millions in the next year, all our banks will have to suspend specie payments. Impor'rant Pourtica, Movements.—In the re- cent political movements, the friends of Mr. Clay have had their day, and now comes the turn of General Taylor. We have already al- luded to the movement in Pennsylvania, where a State convention of the democracy has been called in Harrisburg, for the purpose of putting General Taylor in nomination for the Presi- dency. We have now to mention a similar move- ment of the whigs in Virginia; for it seems that both parties, whig and democrat, pork and mo- lasses, all unite together in friendly movements, on behalf of General Taylor. The following are the proceedings: At an assemblage of the whig members of the Legisla ture, in the city of Richmond, on Wednesday evening, the 22d inst .on motion of Mr Seymour, of Hardy, Jas. French Strother, Esq , of Rappahannock, was called to the chair, and John 8. Gallaher, of Frederick, appointed Becretary Mr Scort, of Fauquier, offered the following resolu- tions :— Resolved, That it is expedient to hold » whig State convention in the oi ‘at the city of Richmond, on Wednes.ay, the 28d day of February next, for the pur- yore of forming an electorial ticket, for the approach- ing Presidential election; and of taking into conaidera- tion the propriety of exprersing the preference of the whig party of this State, for some person aga fit oandi- date for the Presidency; and also of the propriety of sending delegates to a whig national convention, should one be hereafter assembled. Resolved, That cur whig fellow citizens throughout the State, are requested to rend delegates to the whig State convention to be aesembled on the 23d day of February vext, so that @ full expression may be given to the wishes and opinions of the whig party of this State, on the subject ot the suggestions contained in the pre- ceding resolution. These resolutions were adopted, with only two dis- senting voices to the clause alluding toa national con- vention. i ie Carerton, of Monroe, offered the following reso- jution: — Resolved, As tho peisiga. of the whig members of the General Assembly of Virgin'a, that Zachary Taylor will be most acceptable candidate tothe people ot Virginia, for the presidenoy; and that he will receive from them ‘& most zealous and efficient support This resolution was adopted with almost entire una- nimity, four members, who thought the expression of opiaion would come with mor propriety from the con- vention itself, finally yielding their concurrence. Resolved, That the proceedings be published in the whig papers of the State. JAMES F. STROTHER, Chairman. Jobn 8, Gallaher, Secretary. ‘The above makes, altogether, four or five States, in which either the whigs or the demo- crats have organized State conventions, to form electoral tickets in favor of General Taylor. We have already recorded Pennsylvania among the above, to which Georgia and Louisiana might be added, and now, as seen by the prece- ding, comes Virginia. Alas poor Harry Clay! What are the other candidates doing? They seem not to be moving at all. Tur Portce.—The deep interest which the ci- tizens of New York have taken in the police department and the details of its management, induces us to return to the subject, and explain the wants of the public, in order that a proper sent or on some future day. We give to day, among other intelligence under the police head, some curious facts explaining the rise and progress of the old stool-pigeon sys- tem, which rose to such an extent in the time of the famous Bill Wiley, that unfortunate man who fell a victim at last to his own system. We have collected materials from the police books, which place the system of paying the police, over and above their wages, in a very bad light, as well as the authorities of the city by whom these things were sanctioned. We charge, however, no | individual or system for errors which the law authorized to be committed. In a day or two we purpose to publish extended lists of the re- wards paid to policemen for their services. It will hardly be credited by the people of this community, that while they pay half a million practiced, of levying tribute on those who have been plundered or injured by rascals who ought to be punished, instead of being paid. Penrrenriany.—Mr. Reemelin, ot the Ohio Se- aad an army for the purpose of reorganising that country in the form of a monarchy, with the | Du » Montpensier os Queen, who is a daugh- | ter of the Queen of Spain; and, therefore, had, | in European estimation, a title to the throne of Mexico Muny of those views were circulated in several | shapes in Paris, during the last winter. We | ard them in various quarters, from high hority, The same facts have leaked out | wince the return of Paredes to Mexico; and there can be no doubt of the desire of the nch | government, porticuldrly of Louis Philippe, | not only to have a paramount influence in Bralp, us ft a has, Dab W extend that | jutluenae ty Mexive and ether goutlern pertions | nate, presented a petition on the 22d inst. from eighty-one citizens of Richland county, of both political parties, asking the General Assembly | to invite Thomas Corwin to resign his seat, and to confine the said Corwia in the Ohio Peniten tiary until the close of the war. Navan.—U. 8. sloop of war Marion, arrived | at Gibraltar, 7th ult. from Cadiz, and sailed 9th for Barcelona U.S, frigate Brandywine, from the United ates for Kio Janeiro, was spoken Qet. 24 lati tude #N, longitude 37 W for the police, there isa petty, paltry system | Aw Unrrep Starks Senator TO BE SENT To THE | | Tweatetoat Excrrement—Tus Fine Ants 1X Trovste.—The Greek Slave of Powers, that sublime work of art, still to be seen in the So- ciety Library Rooms, has kicked up a revolution. One of the most extraordinary excitements has been produced in this city, among various circles, in consequence of a singular émeute which took place on Sunday evening last, at Pinteux’s Odeon, in Broadway, in which several beautiful women are concerned, who call themselves models of art,and who have been personating the Greek Slave of Powers, and all the tableaux of holy scripture, from Eve in the Garden of Eden, down to Esther in the Persian hot bath. We have already given an account of this singular and amusing affair, in our paper of yesterday, and we give further particulars to-day, in our theatrical intelligence, or perhaps in the police news. Theatrical matters in New York, during the present season, have been in an extraordinary position. The old Park has shut up, and has been consigned to horses, which, it is ex- pected, will draw, in some shape or other. High tragedy and classic comedy have been abandoned by that class of society who frequent porter houses, saloons, target firing, and annual balls. The high people of fashion have naturally congregated around the Opera House in Astor place, and produzed agreat excitement there; but there is a large mass of in- telligence, beauty, wit and humor, of both classes of New York, who have no taste for opera, but who are fond of the fine arts—who care nothing for Italian singing, but yet have a wonderful liking to the Greek Slave, in the shape of a tableau vivant. This taste for the fine arts, among certain eli of our population, has been dormant in this city for many years past, like the coal mines of Pennsylvania, the gold mines of North Caro- Mna, or the iron mines of New York. But at length the discovery was made. Dr. Collyer, a celebrated savan, acquainted with human nature in detail—both male and female— was the first to introduce, at Palmo’s Opera House, this new movement in the fine arts, by the exhibition of living men and women, in al- most the same state in which Gabriel saw them in the Garden of Eden, on the first morning of creation. This movement struck at once the public taste. The exhibitions were crowded by all classes—others saw the ingenuity of Dr. Collyer, and immediately followed his example; so that there are at this moment, probably, a dozen different places—-taverns, hotels, sa- loons, and other drinking houses -where young men and women are exhibiting, as tableaus vivants, in every form and shape, and for every price, from sixpence up to fifty cents; but Pinteux, of the Odeon, seems to have created a greater sensation, as much by the beauty of the females and the muscle of the men, as by the singular émeute which took place there on Sunday night. The idea of opening a theatre on a Sunday in New York is certainly curious; an idea that never wasi 1- tended, and could not be carried into practice under the law as it is. But it has produced so great a sensation in every place, in and out of New York, in the streets and byways, that we do not know where it is toend. The whole world of the under crust of fashion seems to be in a state of great excitement on this subject, and everywhere model artists are announced, at every price, and they are all crowded to suffoca- tion; but Pinteux’s above all. This most singular matter will probably end in the same manner as the masquerades did a a few years ago. We remember the time very well. Some person conceived the idea of giving a masquerade at the Park Theatre, and it was given. A number of masques attended, and some fashionable people went to the boxes; but it was coolly received. The second night was better—the third night the boxes were filled with masqueraders, and some respectable and fashionable young persons went on the stage—the fourth night it became crowd- ed—the fifth it was a jam; and hy the ninth night it rose to one of the greatest excitements we ever saw. The whole world went to the masquerades—every porter house in town—every drinking house, every fighting house, and every tavern in town, got up masquerades; and the consequence was that the moral sense of the community became shocked—memorials on the subject were sent to Albany, and the legis- lature, in one day, passed a law prohibit- ing the whole thing. We very much fear the rage for model artists, now rising throughout the city, will fare the same fate. We don’t care much if it does, for we have heard of instances end exhibitions of euch a character, that can’t be named, and hardly be thought of in private, without causing a blush. The exhibitions at Pinteux’s and some other places, are represented to be extremely classic and beautiful, and we believe they are so; but there are some of those exhibitions 1n some of the by-streets, that are an outrage to human na- ture, and we verily believe they will increase and become more outrageous before a month is over. This is the newest excitement of theday. Itis one of those excitements which has destroyed the classic drama in this city, closed the Park Theatre, will probably shut up the Broadway, unless there is a reaction in public opinion, and leave the fashionable world, the respectable part of the community, to go entirely to such places as the Astor Opera, the Bowery Theatre, or other places, where they atill give exhibitions of the good old and respectable drama, in all its varieties. ui Ocean Stgam Navigatton.—We learn by tele- graph, that the steamship Hibernia, Capt. Ryrie, left Boston yesterday afternoon, at two o’clock, for New York. She will probably arrive here early to-morrow morning, and immediately take in her coal and cargo, in order to leave for Halifax and Liverpool on Saturday next. This steamer will be the pioneer of the Cu- nard steamers to run between Liverpool and New Yerk, to touch at Halifax, until some pos- tal arrangement is made between the United States and Great Britain. The arrival of the Hibernia, at this port, is only the beginning of the revolution that is going on in ocean steam navigation; which will ultimately result in drawing all the steamers to this port. Our geo- graphical position, our immense commercial advantages, and the tendency of travel to this city, point to the result. Our merchants ought to welcome Capt. Ryrie to New York. Why not give hima public din- ner on Friday next ? Sunpay Newsrarers.—The following, we be- lieve, is a correct statement of the circulation of the Sunday newspapers in this city :— CIRCULATION OF THE OUNDAY NEWSPAPERS OF THIS CITY, Mereury.. 5,900 A, Of the above the Atias is the oldest and the greatest, and is generally very respectably con- ducted. The others are known to our readers. ‘The Sunday press is a great and important fea- | ture in journalism in New York. These papers generally centain all the current gossip relating to the theatres, and whatever of domestic in- terest is cireulating round the town—such as an- ecdotes, police reports, fire companies, &c., &c., including every thing of local interest. They bestow little attention on political news and politics. Their great attraction is gossip, and amusement of all kinds, relating chiefly to the thoatres, as well es to puddings, pies, pans, and pennice esse eee Tux Opera Hovse—Tuz Havr Ton.—The Opera House at Astor Place was crowded, as usual, last evening, by all the taste and fashion of the city. The success of this enterprise, so far, has astonished many people, and has falsified the predictions of most of the critics. The company and management are only of the most middling character; and yet, according to all appearances, they will make a reost successful hit—beyond what has ever been done by any company that ever appeared in New York. ‘The greatest Italian troupe that ever presented itself here, was undoubtedly the Garcia compa- ny. That company possessed Garciahimself, who was superior even to Benedetti, or evento Ru- bini, of the present day. They had Angrisani, the basso, whose talent was truly wonderful ; and as to Malibran herself, every body knows there was and is nothing in existence at allequal toher. We have heard Grisi, Jenny Lind, Per- siani, and every great prima donna in Europe, foran entire season. We heard Madame Mali- bran several seasons, and in one character we listened to her thirty times one winter in the part of Rosina, in the “Barber of Seville.” No one could surpass Malibran; and yet that wonderful troupe, in which her father was tenor, did not succeed so well as the pre- sent company at Astor Place—a company mere- ly moderate and common place ! It is a company which scarcely equals the Montressor company, which attempted, afterwards, to establish the Opera at.New York, and certainly was inferior to that of Palmo’s first company. Then, again, the management of the present house has been unusually capricious, ridiculous and absurd. Their first attempt was to degrade and insult the press, after the editors had pur- chased and paid for their seats liberally. The managers then again stepped down a degree, and offered them free seats—a thing just as mean. We have not heard whether Mr. Bennett, Mr. Galliardet, or Mr. Webb, have accepted any of their favors, or even cared about them. In other things, also, the management of the Opera has been absurd, ridiculous and contemptible. Now with all these drawbacks, a moderate troupe and an absurd management, how comes it that they have been so successful? We make no reference to the musical criticisms in the journals, which have been the most impertinent and ridiculous imaginable, and not worth noti- cing. Yet the Opera has been attended by all the taste and fashion of the city. What is the rea- son of this? We will now let out the secret? This Opera has succeeded, in consequence of the five hundred élite of the city, taking sub- scriptions for the whole season, and paying well for them; they have made it a place of elegance, refinement, respectability and fashion. The suc- cess they have had has depended, therefore, up- on the subscribers, more than upon any other fea- ture in the establishment. The managers tried a public off night, when the subscribers did not attend, and they found it was a perfect fail- ure. Buton every night when the subscribers have been present, the house has been crowded, more and more, from the commencement to the present day. The truth is, that all the other classes have got over their first prejudices, caused by the ridiculous management, and they now are anxious to attend, while the two tiers of boxes really present all the grace and elegance and beauty of the city. ‘They are brought out to see the real beauty of the town, as muc! as to see or hear Benedetti, or the scenery, or other appointments. This we think is the real cause of the success which has at tended the establishment of this very mode rate Opera,with a blundering management, doing things most ridiculous in every point of view, and their critics indulging in criticisms of a silly character, ridiculing one prima donna, in order to set up another who is not a bit better. We have no doubt the Opera will now have full houses every night, during the whole season of subscription. The parties who have taken seate, and their families with them, will render the place popular, fashionable and delightful, during the whole time. But if the theatre had gone upon the old system of every man’s buying a seat each night, it would have been shut up in a month’s time. We hope, therefore, that the subscribers to the Opera, knowing their rights,will take care that they are not invaded and trampled under foot by the impertinence and folly of the man- agement. | Epvcation 1n THIs Crry.—We have received several communications relative to the Board of Education of this city, commenting onthe policy of that body, and giving some views on the sys- tem adopted in the education of the youth of New York. They are extremely interesting— full of important details, that will induce us to review the subject at length ata proper time. At present we have only time to say, that we have every reason to believe there is a gréat waste of the public moneys, by certain movements made in the Board of Education in regard to the con- struction of schools, and the arrafigement of school-houses. The Board of Education have control over two or three hundred thousand dol- lars yearly, devoted to the purpose of educating the youth of this city. This amount is ex- pended in constructing school-houses, and in paying the salaries ‘of school-masters.— The latter part may be- well expended; but we fear very much, that in many instan- ces, money has been expended, to say the least, with great want of judgment, in regard to school houses. We hear a certain school house now in progress of erection near Lexington avenue, which isan instance of the bad application of the public moneys. We have also understood that the number of schools has been unnecessari- ly increased and divided, in order to furnish em- ployment to the favorites of particular members of the board, in the form of school-masters. We shall investigate the subject, and do full justice to all concerned; for we deem the Board ef Edu- cation one of the most important bodies in this city, having charge of the education of the rising generation, and its duties and responsibilities far greater than even that of the Corporation. Tue Puainrretp Bank Revivep.—We have received from the agent of the Elizabethtown Bank, of New Jersey, the report of the legisla- ture of that State, on the Plainfield Bank in spe- cial, and Jersey bankingin general. We have also received the indictment against the officers of the Plainfield Bank, and the requisition on the Governor of New York for their persons. We have further received from Messrs. M. Beach and Sons, of this city, their statement and ex- planation of these matters, so far as they are con- cerned. We understand that we are requested by all these parties to publish their several statements. We have no wish to bring out of the grave, and into the light of day, these unpleasant subjects. It is like unearthing a man who died of cholera, after a week’s burial; it smells rank to heaven —but if it be necessary to philosophize on New Jersey finance, we shall do so with pleasure. Shall we? Anotuxr New Jenszy Bank Gonz.—The New Hope and Delaware Bridge Bank has gone by the board. A large amount, probably $200,000, is in circulation. ‘The rogues have made a pretty after, beware of the Jersey banks—touch not, taste not, handle not. B. Grooms, of Clark Co, Obio, has raised a bullock which is supposed to be the largest in the world. He is now five years old, @ foll-blooded Durham, 11) hands 1 inob bigh. Jlis weight, the boat {ages egrowd, would be over ioe \povsend penn tt (Fei Cineinaatl buteb oy bree tera | the Gt 10 conte per pound, net, INTELLIGENCE BY TELEGRAPH TO THE LATEST MOMENT LAST NIGHT, THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasuinaton, Deo. 27, 1847, The Senate met at 12 o'clock, noon. DEATH OF THE LION. JOHN FAIRFIELD, Senator Baansuny, of Maine, announced the death of his colleague, Mr. Fairfield, stating that he was in good health at the last meeting of the Senate on Thursday. On Friday morning he received the visits of friends with accustomed cheerfulness, and at neon submitted to « surgical operation foran infirmity of the knee. His physical strength, however, was insufficient to sustain the agony which the operation produced, and he died at 20 minutes before 8 o'clock the same evening. Mr. Nixxs followed with an eloquent eulogy upon the character and public services of the deceased, conclud- ing with the usual resolutions of respect, &c , whioh were unanimously sdopted,and after agreeing upon the hour of 12 to-morrow, for the purpose of uniting with the House in the performance of the funeral ceremonies, the Senate adjourned. The Vice Prestpent appointed Messrs, Niles, Ber- rien, Crittenden, Breese, Dixjand Greene, a committee to make the necessary arrangements for tho funeral. House of Representatives, The House met pursuant to adjournment, when the journal was read and approved. CLERAS FOR THE PENSION OFFICE. Mr. Jowgs, of Tennessee, introduced a resolution of Anquiry as to the expediency of authorising the tempo- tary employment jof additional clerks in the pension office. The preamble stater that some nine thousand applications for bounty lands and land sorip, under the act of last session, are now on file in the pension office, not examined, and the number is daily increasiag. Be- sides these, there are large numbers partially examined end suspended; and without additional assistance there must be great delay in adjusting these claims, and ma- nifest injustice done to claimants. A debate ensued, in which Messrs. Jones, Brodhead, Houston of Als., Goggin, Stanton, White, Schenck, Toombs, Sawyer and Smith, of Illinois, participated. DEATH OF HON. JOHN FAIRFIELD. During the debate several amendments or modifica- tions were suggested, but before any action was had thereon, ® message was received from the Senate, an- nouncing the death of the Hon. Jobn Fairfield. The eulogy was pronounced by Mr. Hammons, who offered the usual resolutions, which passed unanimously. The House then adjourned to attend the funeral to- morrow at noon. From the South, Prrensnunon, Deo, 27, 1847. By the Pony Express, this morning, we have dates from New Orleans to the 20th. No ne Generals Quitman and Shields arrived lat night at Petersburg, on their way to Washington. They leave this morning. They had a supper given to them last night at Jarrett’s Hotel. Unusual enthusiasm prevailed, toasts drank, Ko. Military Movements, Wasninorox, Deo, 27, 1847. Generals Quitman and Shields arrived this evening: both looking well. They stop at Fuller’s. The Departure of the Hibernia for New York —The Packet Ship Louls Philippe, é&c. Boston, Dec. 27, 1847, The steamship Hibernia, Capt, Ryrie, left here at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Harvey Smith, New York pilot, goes in her. The tow boat R. B. Forbes, Capt. Morris, left here last night for Edgartown, to tow the packet ship Louis Philippe to New York. Mr. Skidmore, Hurlgate pilot, went in he hermometer here this morning stood at sero—at om, at sunrise, six degrees below. Indictment of Miller for Forgery. Boston, Dec. 27—Evening, orge Miller was held to bail to-day, in $15,000, which be obtained. The Grand Jury found six counts against him for forgery of three notes of $2,500 cach on Bel- knap, which he held or passed. Markets. New Oreans, Deo. 20.—Cotton—6000 bales sold at former rates, Sales of molasses at 18% a 1934. Flour— Sales of Obio at $6 40 to $6 50, and of Illinois at $6 60. Frejght—A ship was taken up for Liverpool with cotton. Exchange on New York at 60 days 1X and 2. Cincannatt, Dec. 27.—The steamer’s news was duly reoeived by telegraph, and had a tendency to check operations in breadstuffs, merchants preferring to wait for documents by mail. Sales of only 200 to 300 bbls: of flour were made at $5, forhome use Hogs—Sales of 2000 head were made at $2 50 = $2 62}. New hams were sellin, $4 25. Cora—Sales of 1000 bushels were made of mixed at 300. Wheat was dull, and no sales transpired. Whiskey was steady at 190 for rectified, The river was slowly falling, and weather eold. Bartimore, Deo 27.—Flour—The Hibernia’s news had the effect of unsettling the market. Howard street was held at $6 25 a $6 3734, but only small sales were made to the trade for home use. Wheat—Sales of about 2000 bushels were made, including Maryland reds, at nd white do, at $1 42 Corn—The market was unsettled by the news, and Vag had a downward ten- dency. Provisions were dull, and prices nominally the same. Whiskey—We continue to quote at 29¢ a 290 Weather cold and clear. Burraro, December 27.—The receipt of the steamer’s news by telegraph, has unsettled the market. Merchants are waiting the receipt of private letters before operat- ing. Flour was offered at $475, but there were no buy- ers. Tho stock of wheat and corn was ligh id pri Femained unchanged. Holders aaked the saine prices a¢ those current last week The woather continues very cold, but clear and bracing. Boston, Dee. 27.—Flour—The steamer’s news unset- tled the market, and sales could not be effected at prices current last week Sales of 500 bbls. were made in- cluding Genesee and other good western brands at $6 373. Corn—Sales of 4,000 bushels were made, including west- ern mixed, at 75 conts, and yellow do at 82 cents, part which was round. Rye was in good demand, and of 300 a 500 bushels were madeat $1. Oats—Sales of! 8,000 bushel were inactive, and quotations nominal. Freights—Rates were quiet and nominally the same. Shipping Intellig bated OL EADS barrie betta aay ad ship Cot ton Planters Neve st Oe ties Pouks Cordovs, Pailidoloba; bark Poneetrto Movements of Returned Army Officers. General Shields was elegantly entertained at Charl ton on the 21st Deo. A public dinner was given in honor at St Andrew's Hall. Among the invited guests the Governor of the State, Adjt. Gen. Cantey, Col. q 't. Clark, and several other perrons of dis- tinction Mejor Gon Quitman was expected to arrive in Charles- ton on the 224 Deo. Tho Mercury of that date say: “ Governor Johnson, having received information that, Gen. Quitioan may be expected to arrive in the city this , Adjutant General Cantey and aid-de-camps Cols. 1nd Rice, and « deputation from the City Coun- cil, will be despatched in an extra car to meet him and his family at Summerville. General Cantey will invite General Quitman to the Governor’s quarters, as the guest of the State, and on the arrival of the cars at the railroad depot an ropriate military escort, under the commend ot Brig. . Cruikshank, will be prepared to conduct him to the Governor's quarters. The General will be received by his Excellency in person, and, in ac. cordance with the resolutions of the Legislature, greeted as the guest of the State. He will then be introduced to his Honor the Mayor, who will tender him the hospita- littes of the city. Capt. Cassius Clay was welcomed at Lexington, Ky,, on the 14th Dec., which the occasion made a holi- day. The ray ae cannon commenced at early dawn, although Capt. C. did not arrive till 2 o'clock, P. Minute guos were fred as he reaching the prinoipal street, Ca the military, weloomed him home in an eloquent ad- dress, to which Capt. Clay, ‘opriate terms, res- jonded. ‘The usual ceremonies of acomplimentary pub- io reoeption were observed, and Mr. Clay soorted to his house, A supper and a very nice little illumina- tion were events of the evening, Cel, Garland arrived, with his family, in the northern curs yesterday, and was ercorted by Messrs. Floyd and Hart, of the Committee of the House of Delegates, to bis the Powhatan House. Ho is a fine-looking lorions: by the ‘uesday next.—Richmond En- quirer, Dre. :dward Johnson, of bee bog Va., arrived haul this time, upon the poor mechanics. Here- | Lieut. at Richmond on the evening of the 20th Deo. Lieut Seorest, of the Lanosster Co., Palmetto Regi- ment, arrived at Columbus, 8. C , direot from Mexico. Mr. J. B. Cousart, of the same company, arrived at the same time. Capt James Miller, just returned from Mexico, was handsomely received #t Mauch Chunk, on Frida last, by the town councils and oltigens of that place. civio and military procession was formed, and esccrted | him into the town, where a public dinner wae provided. | Capt. Miller led, after Major Twiggs’ death, the storm- ing party that took Chapultepeo and in storming a bat- tery, received a severe wound in bis right arm bj ket ball. He did not leave the find, but command not only during the capture of the castle, but in the of batteries of the Garita de Belen, | where , the ogimeut of | Pevnsylvanis Volunteers, were among tho frat to enter the ’ of CH oity, and to place the star spangled ban . | oe ‘Theatricta and Musical. Bowray Turatae.—As is usual, this theatre was well filled last night. It would seem that the Bowery folks are determined to support drama, at all hasard, for when other houses are comparatively scant in num. bers, the boxes of the Bowery Theatre are nightly filled by beautiful women and their smiling, cheerful beeuz, ‘e entertainments commenced with the \- cle of the “ Revolution, or the Patriots of fo a wie Mr. Hall as Farmer Brascley, Mr. Burke as Mesapota- mia Jenkins, and Mrs. Phillips as Mary Braseley, formed their characters well, and muci to the satisfac- tion of the audience. Next followed the thrilli rt- rending drams of the “Bottle.” Although many think the character of this drama too highly wrought, and its general features too sad and gloomy, yet we murt say, a tore instructive salutary lesson of the awful effects of intemperance and its evil resuite was never delivered from the Ped of the divine. Those who love the sweet and heaith-giving walks of temperance should en- courage the performance of this plece, as it must deeply impress the minds of the rising generation with the horror of intemperance, and incite of temperance and peace of mind. Cuatuam Tueares.—The beautiful equestrian drama, “ The Bride of Abydos,” was produced, for the first time, last evening, at this theati The house was tolerably well filled, but not to anextent to meet the expenses necessarily incurred in the auxiliary aid of Rockwell’s company, with his celebrated stud of horses. Several scenes, rich banvers, and other properties were evidently new, and we must say, the pleon was put on plendid manner; but, as is very frequent- @ production of » new piece, there were some errors which will Jikely be corrected in the mext representation of this thrilling and attractive drama. Gisffar, Pacha of Abydos, was ably sustained by Bran- don, aud Selim, the lover of Zuleika, performed by Var- ry, was bios welldone. Mrs. McLean was excellent in the part of Zuleika. ‘The delay between each act was too long, and is very tedious aud irksome to the audience. ‘The pirate’s cave, the view of the fortress of Abydos, and the grand corridor in Giaffer’s palace, were magnificent; and the grand charge of cavalry, and defence of the ram- parts ay forse and foot, was s brilliant scene. 1: isan attractive piece, and no doubt will have s great run. Patmo’s Orera Hovex.—A most agreeable little place to spend an evening pleasvntly. Last evening the laughable farce of “Love in Livery,” was presented, in which Mr. W. B. Chapman, as Paul Patent, kept the house ina roar whenever ho showed his comical phis upon the stage. This is one of Mr. C.’s best characters, and in it hesings his somg of “ Hark, Hark the Music,” which was given by him last evening in excellent style, Mr. Dyott appeared a ord Sparkle, and Mra. Abbott as the Countess Vi in which they both appeared to very good advanta, «0 did, Mrs. Dyott, in theohar- acter of Louise. In the Giseil* Madame Augusta appeared. as usual to thi advantage, she not only dances it to perfection. The urch, ao- g little country girl, as well as the im- pulsive heart-wrung, and finally demented woman ia the first act, and the very fairy of fairies in the seoond, she carries more than ordinary interest with the while her artistic performances are past com) ony rival dai A Frederick, wins great ap; Miss Wells, who takes the bs ies. The last piece was the petit aso nightly, as also does the Qasen of the wmedy of * The jew,” in which Mr. Dyott played |oary MeT walter, 4 Mr: Chapman personuted Caleb Quotem; they were supported by Messrs Povey, Rae, Mrs. Jones and Ab- dott. All went off exceedingly well. Cincus—Boweny Amruirurar: The varied and amusing performances given at this house nightly, at- tract large audiences, and what with the equestrian of the performers and the cleverness exhibited by thetrained horses, ponies, ko of Messrs. Sands, Lent & Co.’ stud, every thing is done which can be done in « circus, We must not forget to mention R. Sands aod his.two sons in their beautiful and classic performances. ‘The house is well warmed these cold evenings—the best of order is preserved, and wa know of no more desirable place of amusement for family parties. It is patronized by the most respectable of our citize Cuaisry’s Minstarps.—These performers entered on their thirteenth week last night—a run unparalleled al- most by any single band of public actors, particularly when the staple of their eutertaix ment is 60 confined to one subject ; but the ever-varying manner in which they go through their nizhtly songs, dances, &0. relieves them of allmonotony. ‘They aro great harmonists, and will undoubvedly have s great time this holiday week. Tur Mover Aartists ar Pinrevx —We notioed in yesterday’s Herald the arrest of the Model Artista, at Pinteux, on Sunday vight. The Aldermen, together with a posse of police, were early on the spot, watching the movements and reconnoitering the premises —l1a; low in order to pounce upen their prey at the given The first part of the entertainment being vocal, ling the following designated sacred songs—“E: Lamentation,” “Peaceful Slumbering on the Ocean,’ “Infant’s Prayer,” “Mother Dear,” “Dost thou Remem- ”? “Oh! had I wings,” and ‘Recollections of Home;”” after this, fifteen minutes intermission took place, when the ourtain was drawn aside for tho fablea “ Hagar and Ish: pass, but on the nting “Jacob the house of Laban,” just aa the pedestal ws with three well-formed females thereon with short skirts, and the audience straining their eyes with anxious {magination, in pounced the Aldermen and police, which movement struck the audience, 48 the artiste, with astonishment the artists fainted, throwing bi which resembled the Greek 8 developed than any marble representation. On pas- sing to the dressing room ene of stirring interest took place, as eome five or #ix well formed females were inthe act’ of preparing fer the next tableaux; corner was seen @ vi ry fleshy lady, dressed as Bacchus, ons barrel, studying her position; another beautifal formed creature, just drawing on her tights tor the Greek Slave, together with others, who were #0 dread- fally alarmed at the sight of the police, with their clubs in hand, would seize up a portion of their garments in order to hide thei e, forgetting their lower extreml- ties, thus making a scene mixed up with the eublime and the ridiculous, which is utterly impossible to describe, as such eoenes must be witnessed to properly appreciat- ed. After they were conducted to the Station House, and detained jor the night, Mr. Pinteux sent them a roast turkey and several oottles of wine, to cheer their souls, which bad the desired effect, for during the night, as ey, dosed off from fatigue, the following sounds er to in were ard to come from the sleeping mod “Ob, had I wings.’ “Mother Dear,” ‘Dost thow remember,” “Recollections of home,” &e., they still imagining themselves on the stage at Pinteux’, or in the Houte of Laban, instead of which, they were lodged in the ttstion’ house, In the morning they were all taken before Just Drioker. who held the artists to bail in $100 each, for their future good behavior, and to keep the Sabbath holy,and the man- ager, Mr. Greely, in $300, to do the same. This place of amusement has been only in operation between two and three weeke, and as the artists intimated to the manager an increase of salary was required for their support, it became necessary to shorten the skirts, to inerease the receipts, and it had the desired effect, by drawing crowded houses. Thus shortening their skirts increared their wages, increased the attractions, in- creased the receipts, got them in the Station House, up before Justice Drinker, and up before the public for their increased applause Woe have no doubt an- other reef will soon be taken in their skirts. Not- withstanding the arrest of the parties engaged in the “ Tableaux Vivants,” at Pinteux’s, on Sunday even ing, the performances went on as usual, last evening, by the same artists. Their sojourn in the Station House neither destroyed nor impaired any oftheir fair propor, tions, and the well developed limb and rounded bust’ were 28 conspicuous #s before upon the pedestal The scriptual pieces, intezrupted by the entrance of the police on Sunday, will be given this evening, in the original costumes. Crowds visit this favorite place of omtisement, and the entertainments are well worth it. JANVARD’s Pawonasta.—\Ve are glad to see that this xhibition fe obtaining the patronage it so fully merits. It is decidedly one of the wonders of this age, and in the way of paioting is as great a monument of energy and untiring exertion as any work in existence. Mr Baa vard spent some six oF eight years of his life, amidst hardship dangers, to procure the necessary sketches for this rreat work, He is now, however, amply rewarded for all bis labors. ‘We commend his exhibition highly to all, aud partioulerly to those who are seeking amuse- ment during this holiday season. Coliing, the Irish comedian, hax concluded a most suc- cosstul engagement in Philadelphix, and has procreded to Richmond, Va , whero ho plays for a short season. Madame Ablamowics gave @ concert at St, Louison the 13th inst. She was received with great approbation. Mdile Dimier concluded ber engagement in New Or- leans on the 18th of Deo. _Barney Williams is playing at the American theatro, New Orleans. His personation of Irish characters is bighly spoken of. In consequence of the lateness of tha season, Messrs. Hera and Sivori were compelled to postpone their inteud- ed concert in Charleston until their return from the Havana, in the month of Mey, Mystertous Dratn.—Surrosrp Homicipr.— We were intormed yesterday ot the death of a mulatto man named Jobn Giles, under circamstances which led to the belief that he came to his death by vio- lence. ‘The acene of the occurrence wasin Mayland s'reot, better know as S+esafras alley, running north from Raco rireet, between Fifth and Sixth, which is one of thore by-ways where the colored population congregate ja large numbers, in miserable hovels The wofortunate man has been employed us a waiter in the Maosion House, corner of Eleventh and Market streets and on Saturday night went into house 28 viayland srrect, acd ‘was peen by persona living on the first floor, to go up ttairs into the third story or attic. After he bad been there a short time a scufile was hoard. aud then a colored women named Julia Asbmead was hesrd to order bim | cut Acolored man named Joseph Webb then came out of the third story back room aud asking the cavee of the noise, ordered Giles to go down stairs as quick as possible, Giles replied that he wos going, and then @ poise was heard, as of come one falling down stairs, caus \ng those on the second floor to rash inte the hal), where they found Giles lying at the foot of the stairs, having fallon down a flight from the third story to the sogond. He did not live more than a minute or two atter being found, and died without uttering a word, Whether he was thrown down, or a scidentally fell, could not by eor- yeo'ly ascertained. Ho evidently fell with gréat force, for his neck was found to be broken. Alderman Drazec was sent for, and on arriving. arrested Joreph Webb and his daughter Catharine; subsequer tly constable Rober g arrested Julia Ashmend, avd tnose thxes were commt: ted by the migistrate for afucther heerlng,—h lad: a phia News, 27th Dee. \ 1, aged about twenty years, ‘an Derwarker, of Nocthumverlan curling ber throat with 8 razor She had been martied about three weeks She was ao om able and respectable young Woman, 6 member Of the reformed Dutob Churoby~Saratega Sentinel On the 234 De wife of James P committed sulotde by