The New York Herald Newspaper, January 3, 1848, Page 3

eat Law In Common Puras—First Part.—-68, David Vandervoort vs to ; 67, Ely et al Corley; 75, Huteh- iuron ; 93, Dollard vs. Gatfuey; 3, Blair ve. Biatr; 6, {ngies vs. Brnd; 21, Pearce vs. Smyth; 17, The People, &e. ye. Bron; 83, Wolktimann vs, Lepman; 35, New berger vs. Steel: 56, Aurich vs. Lyneh; 81, Seeley Dickerm ; 91, Russell ve Shipley Seco Beeman vs Haxton; 88, Martin ve MoCarmode ; 90, Sherwood va Hurmiforch; 92, Platt v8 Besley; 94, More- ly vs Rebmesn; 96, Gract vs Holden; 100, Manaing vs. ton; 102, Moore ve Wilds; 104, danford vs. Dore- wus; 106, Mo Mullen vs. Boyd. Cover oy Grnenat Srsssons.—By the politences of | that the corner in Norwich and Worcester was the cause Mr, Deputy Keeoer Linden, of the city prison, we are furvished with the following list of cases pow in the city prison awaiting their trial, for the Januery term, commonvoing to-day . 9 Highway robbery. 8 Absudonment 2 Bigamy. ,Grund larceny. . Receiving stolen iF) . jo pretences, «+s. ult and battery... Totsl.. | Court Carenpan—This —Circuit Court—1, Me. gher va. Arluut; 2, Merrill va. Fox; 3, Frost ve. Buscor 4, Elder ve.Bogardus; 5, Hutchings vi Wortendyke; 6, Chewplin ve Hamblin; 7, Leeds vs. Mechanics’ Fire In- surance Company, pate vs War x6 0, Coane vs. Dingee; 11, Farmers Loan Co ve. Child; 12, Bell vs. Goin; 13, Cowenhoven | vs. Swan; 14, Frisk vs. Pendleton; 15, Trowbridge vs. Fraser. ‘Tur Count or Arrxats—The January term of the Court of Appeals will commence on Tursday the 4th, Chief Justice Jewett presiding. The calendar numbers thir-y-#:x cares for argument, of which we copy the titles of the first twenty, vis:—1, Joseph Slocum, appellant. ys. lewao Claston, etal , respondents; 2, Cornelia Dodge, apprilant, vs. Ralph Manning ct al., respondentr; 3, Ds vid Mead, plaintiff in error, vs. James Lawson, vefend- ent in error; 4, James McKeon, plaintiff in error, vs Fdcbard Graves, et al , defendants in error; 5, Reuben Mattison, plaintiff in error, va Daniel Baucus, defend- entin error; 6. The Mutual Insurauce Company of the City and Coonty of Albany, plaictiffs in error, va, Ni- choles Conover, defendant in error; 7, Robert Reynolds, plaintiff in error, vs Henry H Mynard, et al. trustees, ‘Ko ,derendants in error; 8, Simon Shindler, plaintiff io error. va, [saac Houston. defendant in error; 9, Chauncey Dexter et al. plaintiff in error, vs."Amos Adams, late aberiff defesdant in error; 10, Mary Matlin, by her next friend, &o., appellant, va, Norris L: Martin, respondent; i1, William Smut, plaintiff in error, vs, The Herkimer Manufacturing avd Hydraulic Company, defendants in error; 12, John Rowland, plaistiff in error, vs. George K. Puller, defendant in error; 18, George Carnes, plain- tif in error, vs. O.iver Harris, defendant in’ error, 14 Everit Judson, plaintiffin error, vs Jebial Hough- ton, defendant in error; 15, Erastus Sparrow, plaiotift $a error, \igabeth Kingman, defendant in error; 16, Jadiah ‘Ellsworth, appellant, vs. Lewis B. Thompson, respondent; 17, James Funck, et al. plaintiffs in error, Jean Jacques Merian, et al., defendants in error; 18, es Stewart. plaintiff in error, va Minard Deyo, de- ant in error; 19. Mary Martin plaintiff in error, v8 in Wilson, defer dantin error; 20, Cornelius McCoon, etal, plaiutiffe in error, va. Mortimer Calkins, et al., de- fendante in error —Aléany Atlis, Dee. 81. George F Comstock, cf Syracuse, has been appointed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Reporter to the Court of Appeals. Resicxarion or Jupon Jones, of Pritaperrata — This gentleman, Inte president Judge of the District Court, wat upon the bench on Saturday, and after the motion list had been disposed of, took his leave of the ber in an exceedipgly neat address, thanking them for form courtery which he had ever received at their iladelphia News. SorreneCounr or tHe Uniten States—Tuurspay, 130, 1847 —No. 12 The United States, plain- tiffa, vs. Beverly Danirl’s executors. Ona certificate of Civision in opinion between the judges of the Circuit Conrt of the United States for North Carolina. Mr, ¢ McLean delivered the opinion of the court inthis ‘aust, that the action in the form prosecuted will not No 11. The New Jersey Steam Navigation Com- peny, appellants, ve. the Merchants’ Bank of Boston. The arguioent of this cause was continued by Mr. Ames for the appellants Adjourned until to-morrow at 11 ociock, A M. Friday, Dec. 31, 1847—No. 11. New Jersey Steam Navigation Company, appellants, vs. the Merebants’ Bank of Boston, ‘The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. R. W. Greene for the sppelies. Adjourned tili Monday 11 o'clock. The Presidential Herald. ‘This journal will be published once # week, at a dollar ayear. It will be the size of the daily Herald, and will be perfectly unique in itskind. It will contain all the political matter of the week—giving all the movements of the different Presidential candidates and their frieads at full length. It will also contain the money end pro- duce markets. Each number will contain a leading edi. torial article, embracing @ philosophical view of the movements of the week—the progress of the candidates ~-their chances of success—the ,rise and fali of the po- litfcal barometer, eo as to give to every man throughout the country a correct and accurate idea of the progress of the Presidential election. ‘We have already had numerous inquiries for it, and doubt not it will have a tremendous ciroulatlon, judging from appearances—probsbly ahundred thousand sub- eoribers. Paoket Ship Louls Philippe, frem Havre — Qoods on be tiavre Packet Ship Louis Phil ppe, fd sta th n consuting with the sub- ving. clesnivg, or restoring. 4 he m 3 'Dying Retablnhment, beiog ene snar recommendations to i sure the mereanuile commu: nvy, but merely to remind them that trey rire atill, ax hereto: i a Insur-nce Offiers aud Covsignees connected with the damaged itatecthe present s ete of SOR of upwards of thirty vears standing they need neither refer ‘ore, alway id willing, to compete with any othe : r estab ilar stand beat ef workm q tof drngs whic! po ted eit er from France or Germany theif pricr dance to workmanship In solicit we every dangerous, sometimes incarab! remember im Principal Of- Golden Kagle our humble servants, SORIA & De tl street, where the sign of the is Faaging in ita trae Diamond Pototed Gold Pe ns—including eve- a.dquility in the market. for. sale on the lowent terms, ad reteil. by BE Wataon. & Co. 45 William st.. one door below W: ¥. Savage 92 Fulton st The alediated” Rich ds and sold exc\usively ranted in ever it $1, $1 2a. respect $150.— ts—Diamond Polnted mike acce:table presents on more usefal erticte than e ia durable and warrant . No 71 Ceder atreet. have the Jargew: and best assortment to be found in the city. which they axe selling much lower taam any other house in the trade. Gold or Gold Pens repointed and repaire.. ry—The Subscribers invite atten- werior men, ma #0, they will oe enabled to execute all orders ina manner that will give sxtisAction G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadw: opposite He,ward Hotel. Portable Shaving Cases The most and the m plete article now manufactured, having "s toilet, and ns a travelling G. SAUNDERS &8ON, ourtlandt street. al Comyot asieal ed on, ete., ete., will give af on prim: Ation. aud the art of Sing athis Vuy cal Academy Broadway, this, (Monday,) eves ing, at 8 o'clock. A Pew class for Ladies and Gentlemen,will ‘de formed at the close of the lecture The Ne Pias Ut tien io Tedia K apber Fa F000) @ 1% ay srem co be attained under o'ntionzed this department ay wad given rise to am endless vorist in domestic economy, uatioval portance. All persons w hasten “@ supply themsclves at the | ories of th year Aubber Warehouse, 100 BROAD WAY. where the most FX egupve ameriment of Patent Metallic Nubber Fabrics may ie had. . Boston Cough Confection._This celebrated and weli kaown article has been inextensive we for more than twelve ‘years, with the greatest success. Its well est - ied reputation in curing coughs, co.ds, hoarseness, bror~ and all pulmonary complaints. readers it unnecessary to enlarge upon its merits, It is only to be added, that it is the ort ginaitand only genuine Cough Candy, and t i artually contams « Cough Balsam. 7 She poplar are informed that V it the swents.for the sale of thi m G ’* Pracent. which has re of m nafac Jastspens Good- are no longer mn, but that the of the ic duly appointed ager ts, ‘ ohnson, 278 Broadway, ral Agent. Sold also by Winshio. 77 Fast Broadway, and Coddington. 303 Had- son street. Also, Whitwell’s Original Opodeldoc—Price25 rents, The bart pos ure for rheumatism, cramp, sprains, Keo, Reware of Sold genaine only by H. John- son, 273 Broadwi 100 Futro: Moorhead’s Graduated Thess bert reived the uiversal com mordacion of the ‘ofeesion for their simplicity, con: veniones, aud geueral excellence. In all cases of Rheumas tiem. avd in Nervous Diseases, their effects are of ng eoaracter. Each instrument is conteiving full and simple direct red and sold, whol} Manafsern SAD, ‘82 Broadway, New MOORHE Sunday, Jan 2-6 P. M. ‘The stook market during the past year las been eub- §ect to those sudden and extreme fluctuations which Rave from time immemorial characterized it. The cor- , nering combinations of speculators have been carried om as usaal, and have exploded as usual. The shorts and the longs have been heavy losers, and failures have been Announced one day, and compromises and seitlemonts made the next, The movements in specie during the Past yoar have had a very great effect upon the stock maatke', both as regards an inflation and a depression. The heavy importations early in the season, oreated an expanrion in prices, and avery great speculative move- ment among outside operators. Quotations for stocke generally, renohed the highest point in August; but erat of the fancte, under the influence of a corner, Fenohed higher prices in September. It is a very ex” traordinary fuct, that prices for some of the favorite Failroal fanctes reached highe> pointe after the floane ial revulsion commenced in England, and the ex Portations of specie were rapidly tacreasing, then wee * pak 4) shows that Mie bole of tie improvement stocks mow rule from thirty to forty per cent be low the highest prices ourrent little more than three months since, and it is the general impression that the lowest point has act yet been touched. The | result of the two great cornering operations of the year, Harlem, and Norwich and Worcester, is pretty well koown in and out of Wall street, and it will be diffoult | to get up another movement of the kind for some time to | come The principal mover in the Harlem corner burst with the bubble; and it is pretty generaily understood of the suspension of Prime, Ward & Co., at an earlier day than it would otherwise have taken place. The per- manent etockbolders in these railroad companiés are in- jured by the sudden ond enormous jnflations in prices aud they should discountenance themin every way. By | PM holding on to their stock under all circumstances, they | deprive the bears of their power in depreciating prices: and preserve a greater uniformity in value, These | causes have been particularly disastrous to the Harlem, as they have tended more to retard the progress of that | work, by depriving it of credit, than anything else which | | could have happened. These cornering operations keep | ‘Newark; 8, Centhore ve Rider; 9 | the stock in the hands of speculators, who make a foot- | ball of it round the streets, kicking it up and down, as the game suits them. We annexa ment exhibiting the quotations for | fancy stocks in this market at seven periods within the past year. I¢ will be seen that prices have taken a wide range. Quotations vor Fancy Stocxs in tHe New Yor Manxxr. ae Bd May July Beat Nov. Dec. date Ast, Asc. Isr.” Ist, iat, Reading RR Bouls,. 745; 72 9% TB OO OOK Rending M’tge Bonds 73° 72 6x 65 Reading Railroad... 6244 59) SOM 59% Norwich & Wor. E dic at | Erie Railroad, old 6i¢ 60 Bo 793g 4536 39% ns 26% | 6" 6s | 62. 5336 | 26% 2684 | 29hq 28hg 1 oe 3M OM This table shows the true course of the speculative movements throughout the year. The movement has touched nearly every stock in the list, but the inflation continued in some much longer than in others. Some of the bubbles burst sooner than others, but before the lst of November the explosion had become general, | andin December prices had touched points lower than they had been for the previous two years. There isa wide margin for an advance when the time comes, but there | are indications that the margin will be wider still before | the reaction commences. | ‘The money market closed on Friday very tight.— | 1 was @ very heavy day in the way of payments, the lia. bilities falling duein three days having been paid in one. This, in connection with the panic among the bill | holders ef State banks, produced a great deal of em- barrassment among the commercial classes, and tended to depress prices of stock generally. It has been the impression for sometime past, particularly among the fancy stock operators, that the money market after the Ist of January would be much relieved, and that a | steady improvement would be realized in the markets generally. Itis our impression that they will be sadly disappointed in this—that the improvement anticipated will not be realized, but on the contrary @ atill greater depression will take place. Fancy stocks cannot ad- vance in the face of the known demands upon the money market; prices for all kinds of produce may improve | even in the absence of any foreiga demand. They are already high, but the domestic demand is s9 exovedingly | large to what it has beenin years past, that the sup- | ply is by no means large, and prices may bo sustained, and may advance This is fortunate for producers in this county, asthe prospect of a very extensive de- mand from Europe is daily diminishing, and more de- pendence must be placed upon our domestic consump- tion. Upon the opening of navigation in the eprirg prices may give way a lit:le, but not to the extent anti- cipated. The crops of this country have, during the past year, been large—much larger than usual—particu- larly the crop of Indian corn; but we do not believe that a larger quantity of grain will find its way to mar- ket this year than last, ss the conrumption of corn, in fattening cattle and swine, will be so much larger than usual, that the excess of production will be very much wm | m9 | | { reduced. It will require sometime after the opening of | the canals, to fill up our market to meet the demand for home consumption ; and the amount left in the hands of producers, aiter the immediate wants of consump- tion are supplied, will be so small that they will be able to hold; at allevents, we donot believe they will submit to any very important reduction in prices. Should there epring up avery active demand for exportation, prices must advance rapidly,and we have no doubt the rates re- alized last year would rule again. Lest year, at this | time, prices were about the same as those now current, and the European demand for our bresastuffs was limited. It not beture the first of May that the movement got much headway last year, and it may be | aslate as that this year before any demand from that. | querter is realized, if it is realized to any extent at all We look for much lower prices for cotton than those now ruling. The production will prove much large, | than anticipated early in the season, and the consump- tion is likely to be exceedingly limited, compared to that | of previous years. The extent of the crop will haves | very depressing influence upon prices, which, in con- | nection with the efforts of the European manufacturers | to depreciate the value of the raw material, will re- duce the ageregate value of our cotton crop very materially, There is » strong disposition among the | Planters to hold for better prices than those now if ourrent, but in this we think they will be disappointed | We advise them to sell at once; prices are now higher | than they probably will be for @ long time to come, and all who realize now will be able to replace their supply, if they wish, sometime hence, and make handsome profit. down in their attempts to hold. Heretofore, they have held firmly early inthe season, and have refused fair prices, and have ultimately realised, after prices had | fallen fifteen and twenty per cent. With s crop of | twenty three hundred thousand bales (2,800,000), it re- quires @ very extensive combination to hold, assuch a | large per cent has to be kept out of the market, to have | favorable influence upon prices; and then again the | supply, even with a large per cent kept upon the planta- | tions, will probably be equal te the demand for con- | sumption. Suppose the planters can hold over three | hundred thousand bales of the new crop, that would leave two millions of bales, which, in the existing state of the manufacturers of Great Britain, will be more | than sufficient to meet any demand from that quarter. | We look for low prices prinoipally upon the ground that | our planters cannot keep out of the market a sufficient | quantity to sustain current rates. We do not doubt the ability of many planters to hold ene, two, or even three | seasons; but they are few, compared with those who are compelled t> realise, as fast, or even faster than they produce the raw material. Our advice to the planters is, to sell by all means. The floances of nsylvania are in a very flourishing condition. They are rapialy improving, and the semi- anual payment of interest due on the lat day of Feb- | Tuary next, will be promptly paid, without any special | loans, or any important anticipation of taxes, The amount of revenue received in each of the past three | years, has been as annexed :— . | Fivaxces or Pexssytvaxtam Amount cr Revesvr. | Yeur ending Nov. doth, 1045 1846, 187. Total revenue. ...... $3,010,062 $3,529 057 $3,977,026 | Balance on hid... "384,806 381,619 ‘660 891 ‘The most important items of revenue have yielded the following amounts, in each of the past three yei . 1845. 1046. 18 Tolls on Public works,..$1,131.:91 $1,357,293 $1,587 998 | Tax oa Bank divi 85,676 75,385 128 307 ese + $1,241,267 $1,432,508 $1,716,303 | 1@ public works would have been much larger this year, had it not been for the unfortu- nate breach in the Juniata division of the canal, at the busiest season of the year, by which a lat amount of trade was diverted to other chavnels, it appears from the report of the Comptroller of Ten- Nessee, recently Inid before the legislature of that State, that the total liabilities of the State, drawing interest on the first Monday of October last, were $3,337,856 66, and that the total Productive stocks of the State draw- ing interent, were, at the same time, $4,937,450 64. By this it will be seen that the balance of asrets over Mabili- tics, is $1,499,673 98, The total receipts into the tren. | U: sury of the State during the lest two years, including the | balance on hand at the eommencement of the period | named, were $919,696 06. The disbursements in the | same time amounted to $649,314 42—leaving 2 balance ia the treasury of $177,26) 73 ed. On tho Ist inst, by the Rev" Jefferson 1. Wiruam Vinten. of New York, to Miss Hage grit, Scarrrune, cf Staten Island a On Sunday evening, ad inst., by the Rey Mery Da- | oad the explosion which foliowed the exe | j eee eo ewtield eRtere Mmotetinns fey Uhene feeds veretn | ‘s Leroy Hrrxins, ot Norfolk, Va, to Misa wyagcond daughter of Rich: Decker, ty, Norfolk, 4 Nowa. J, par Pe oopy On Sunday evening, the $d inet, by J Hi, bro | eee te Mee Bd, Dare ab | collars, The planters almost invariably break | 7 4 he w | houses. Ornamental hair work of every description made to Died, On Tussday, Deo. 28th. at 8 Oolock, A. M., om board schooner Edwin Franois, Capt. Wicox, on his passage trom New York to Mobi NS ¥ LEWIS & MORTIWER=Store 187 Chatham street— @AWNBROKER’S SALE—This day, (Meouday) Jauua- | 1y 34, 1848, wlarue collection “waredeemed Pl dgen. vig — | en’ Costs, Dress Coats, Pant wos,’ Shawls, Ke. | Musiin, Linen, Leather, Pillows, Sheets, &c, By order of A. GOODMAN, Liceused Pawudroker, 31 Ceutre street. 3 1t®re i the RW Gracd Lodi iy of | v7 Wo Ks will be held th Cy her, P. G. jam A Lyler. Punctualiteudance of representa.i quested JOSEPH RK, TAYLOM, Graua Master. iv terre has excited | trday, at two, | foreach DIN« | the followiig Bill of Rel e—. a Tete | famuon ala Le Quartier de | re; Le Poisson Sauce aux hustres En- Mouton ala Mi G. ‘pH Dae yr Usp dus ¥, wm public atteurion, wll be’ done brown, d presented for twenty-five cents NER atthe Shakespeare Hotel, wit ware :—Soup Le Pole a la ful > veau es tortue; Le Mouton ie. Leguan t r ttes & Ia Bechmell uf, Detsert~Paddings, Pies, kc. 1 aland plenty of weleome. BERG coraer of Doane and Wiliam a) is Jd ttre KROAVELOTHS $2 a yard. —A no elegant assorameat of | Bugiish aad french Brovdcloch, aad biack Al«pacas, is on hand cheap; they were purchased for cash ot | cash also a quantity of ready mace eloth- | jar suit store, corner Beekman and & GALABRUN, no’ bh Sug Tobaceo, Sauff, and afuil and geveral or sale ut reduced prices, by CLARK tor NB. Aquiwut, of Cheese ed forsslelow. js li*e iat January, atthe Broadway Mil be restored to its right owner, if called for pimod) Gr h street. jy3 tm "PRE CO PARTNERSHIP herotofure exiatiog between George Comnelhand George R Jackson, under the name and firm of CORNELL & JACKSON death of ‘eorge Cornell. the are firm will present them te th: to whom all debts cue that firm must AUKSO x, survivor. New York subscribers JACK i soriinent of groce: isK & C Y UMBRELLA left ou the A theatre uname and fire purpose of carrying onthe General Hou: the manufacture of Kv ameled Grates » JACKSO 8, LAW EN = 1848, mith Business, aud renders, ke. GKLORGE, LOR” New 3, Tay 1 Jackson N Youk, January Ist, AKU.—b0 tarreix N rd, just received aud forsale by 4 CLANK Fink & C Falton street J3 tre LEA NCILS D POINTS.—WiuLiaM MONKOK respectfally gives notice that he has relin- | nn FRANCIS MONRO®. been his, the past sixteen yes ies of Black Lead Pencris aud himself. Sincerely thaaking his numerous customers | Liberal patrouage, ne would ask a continuance of ths aime for uccessor, Co. fidently recommending him as peifectly com- on the business, audas being the on!v person method of manuiacturing — ANCIS . inform tye public that he will continue to manufacture Black Lead Pencils and Point: the 8 me description as those which have fr so many yeavs borue the name of Willian Monroe. W. M's Peneils have loug been celebrated as asuperior article, and it will bethe con- staut aim of the present mauufactuier to improve them. All ortersaddressed to Francis Monroe wiil be punctually atten- ded to, Concord, Mass. Jan. Ist_ 1848 iy3 ifn AKTNEK WAN TED—(Either active or silent) —1'o en- age inthe most pro stable, safe and certatu busiwers done an the Uaited Stites, aud which cannot, if well managed, Jess than $50,0°0 per’ annum uet profit. Any one who h from 10 to $15,000 ia money. or who hasa good w York or Boston, to the amouct of $10,000. and can ; the adver ve and-ex- wo Pest respectable references, and wil! devote the bu: da B.C. at his office, with ry ei ob ht years! ex: | in Fh lade!phia, and w ll acquainted with the Pene- Jersey, ani Wertern trade, us well a8 almost all the Jobers in Philadelphia. Good reference given. A note ad dressed to J. 8. K., Philadelphia P. O , will meet with prompt j32 re tition, 50 per cent profit. Addres with real name, 8. No, 301 Broadway, up stairs, room No. 12. d31 K*re —by aycung man of thorough busines in a Fancy Dre Goods Store, or | House, Salary not s> much an object ment. City references given. Addiess 31 3t*rre | B NK BILLS! BANK BILL» !—Broken bank bills iasen in exchange for every description ef fancy and domestic dry goods A large assortment of black alpacas, ant French de la nes, at reauced prices, at GEO. STEWART & CO’S, 1:3 Watker st eet, comer of Mulberry. j3 tre Bangs ob ye RESCH CRBEK, CHAU i} TAUQUE COU NTY.—The notes of this bavk are wholl secured hy New York Scate Stocks, are redeemed by WASH | BURN & CO., Albany, at half pei ount. *rre | ATLAS BANK BILLS (or a er New York State ) TAKEN AT PAR, for Broadcloths, Casssi- at the wholesale and retail Cloth Store, j13t*re = 6 to abiain employ. -P.Q,, this othce. ) POWFLUS PaeeMIUM SELF-acTING EYE and Ear Fountains, can now be proeured at his office, 261 Exoadway, coruer Warien street. ‘Throvgh ali time water has efuiacd natural agent in eficiat and invigoratioy of cold water is allowed to pl romading parts, for sy tent Dr, Powelt nttenda, as uattal omote vorciocnyuauy whea,a coutinu vn the closed eye ‘and sur- resuta time. 1) of the oe and Attic yes iuvereed. IDAYS=Geuts’, boys’, | dies’ uid enil- Songiess and al otner Gaiters, Shoes, Ties; black. blue, purple white aud Snow in Over thoes, nnd all sorts of Boots and Shoes too numerous to mention; Cork Boots, water hots, made to order; Boots and Shoes sold with 19 Broadway and 42 (onal st. 23 ae" eason ol the year, “Merry Christ 5 well understood that all stor re well replen- hed, to'meet the wants of the most fastidi At the same | time, it onght, to be taken into consideration, that merchants take stock atthe end of the year; consequently the goo's re- marning on hand—partrenlarly fancy good:— must be disposed of atanv and every srerifice: therefure, PETAR ROBEKTS, 373 Brondway, most respectfully invites the attention ofthe la: dies to the following ca‘alogae of goods, specially imported fx Christmas resent from 6% etsand upwards; chem: e+, in great variety, from $l and upward.; do; very rich with cuil’s to match; capes, pico edge, from $15) and upwards: do, very rich, trim med with laces, from $7 to $12 generally ‘so'd fom $15 to (a; maliene lace capes, from $2 and upwards: do berth rom $1 and upwards; do collars. from Is 6d. nnd upward real thread Ince capes, very cheap; 120 dodo do berthes, from ad ds; 75 dodo de colars, from 5s.6d to lés.; 150 fs, from $150 and up: evierre do, from Fre THe BOL, dren’s Boo.s; Mock. for tami'y w proof Dres: rabber—nt ent nortion of which juslin embroidered ry variety, at a great si ta 1KIStMAS AND wv W-YEARS PRESENTS —A- chey’s, No.5 Jcbn street, isas wual, crowded with far vers, brothers and lovers. selecticg fiom his nurivalled stock faney and singing Birds, presents for the firt of the yenr, | asa remembrance of the it, aud hay rospects of the fu- Remember, No 5 John st.uenrBroadwavs da Var" | re. FB yt FAS HOLIDAYS —Persons mending vo ceteor.te Fret, Holidays (are recommended to try, the Duteh and tench Cord:als,of most superior quali imporce vy HH. GOSSI &Co., No.27 Ann mreet. Such as Vacilli, Anisette, de Noyaux, Fersico, etc. Atso Cardin | and ery pleasant beverage, made of French and Rhe- n inch Syrup, which makes the m st delicious punch thatea te made, withont any tr.nble; slao the cele- rated Dr. Stallman’s stomsch Bitters, which have fur years enjoyeu cue most envi ble reputation in Germany, ‘Try them, and jodge for gourselves. SI. & Co, 27 Annst. Con’ | antly on hand, a well sssorted siock of all the atovs Vordials, | and Cologne Water. d2i tre BS JQUETS OF SWEET FLOWERS—LENOIR, Florist, 45th atreet, Bloomingdale rosd,hand and tzble bow q basquetts, vases, ke, madeup handsomely ata Ble price. Order borat the New York Horel. Ail. Bin choree creenhonse plants for sale. d AVANA SEGARS—The su) nber, one of the ny Eriante, (Wandering rota” sega Havana, has an denominations iu store, and offers 0.61 Frontstreet. 23 12m are assortment «f enc! them forsa ¢ » corner Wert anu Hoboken opposite Canal stroet ferry. This commodious | been new fitted and furnished, and is now open for | transient and steady boarders, This house commands a fine | view of the harbor and bay of New York, also the Jerse} including Jersey City and Hoboken, ‘The bar will be ed with the beat of wines, &e, &e. ‘Those in want of a quiet | home, good fare, and mode rate charges, will eive this house « hose who w ish single rooms without board, can be ac- sted. | United States, opposed to the war. ¢ | the impression amonget the pr u | what good result could be effected, by putting into the | nues, and all. THE LATESTINTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS RECEIVED LAST NIGHT. —= Affairs in Washington. Washixorox, Deo. 31, 1847, Movements of Mr. Trist—Th Mizican Question, A letter bas been received from Mr. Trist, dated at | the city of Mexico on the 26h Nov. He states his de- | termination to come down to Vera Cruz, on his way to the United States, with @ train which was to leave on the 4th of this month, probably that which is said to have leftcn the 9th. He is expected here in about ten days. It is etated, on the authority of a distinguished off. | cer, now in this city, that on entering the National Pa- | lace of Mexico, our soldiers discovered a bound volume of extracts from tho different papers throughout the | ‘These extracts were | taken indiscriminately from all the opposition papers, | and were uted by the Mexican government to produce | le of that country that | the people and press of the United States were opposed tothe war. Aslong asthe war wi question, it was all very well to discuss,"and oppose, and denounce it But when it came to rage with great fury, and when de- nunelation and opposition were of no avail to check it, hands of the enemy weapons to use againet ourselves? ‘The incident I have mentioned, shows the evil results in astriking manner. But, if, while the war was in actual existence, this course was ill judged, how absurd must it sppear now, when the war is virtually at an end. An animated debate arose in the Senate yesterday, on Mr Case’s bill to ri an additional military force. Mr. Calhoun, who opposed the immediate consideration of the bill, declared that many friends of the administra- tion believe that the measure recommended by the Sec- retary of War in bis report, and in accordance with | which, this bill is introduced, must eventually lead to | the annihilation of Mexico’s nationality. He added that the people should now be made acquainted with tho true state of the question, and that this issue should be presented to them boldly. Andsoit should. Let the policy of the administration be carried out, and the | whole of Mexico must inevitably be anmexed to this country. Let Mr. Clay’s policy be carried out, and the country is disgraced. Let Mr. Calhoun’s policy be adopted, and the war is rendered interminable. These are really the three issues. Let them be presented fairly to the people, and let the latter choose. There is evil mixed up with each course, There are objectionsto each; but unfortunately there are none ethers fiom which to mal selection. Mexico may send a peace commissioner, but what guaianty can she give forthe fulfilment of a treaty? None. ‘The contemplated commission, then, if insti- tuted, is likely to proveas barren as the last, In such an event, there is no likelihood of an accommodation, | either immediate or remote, between the two countries. Indeed, it is the opinion of some of the most far-seeing and prudent statesmen, that no efforts can now arrest the destiny of Mexico to be annexed tothe United ‘States, and that we should at once turn our attention to an examination of the b:st meanS to avoid, in the con- summation of that measure, the evils which even the most sanguine must acknowledge will attend upon it; ‘and to avail ourseives for the benefit of both countries, of the advantages that are sure to accrue to each. In connection with this subject it may not bs improper to say,that I have reason to disbelieve the statement put forth in some of the papers, that Mr. Adams, the venerable Ex-President, has been and is favorable to the absorption of all Mexico. He has never desired or fa- Yored that consummation, although he has probably | foreseen and expressed the opinion that the annexation | of all Mexico is inevitable. I baveno doubt that such | is now his opinion, and that he regards that question as | already decided, === GALVIENSIS. Wasnixaron, Dec, 31, 1847, The Stirring of the Ingredients. The last day of the old year is enveloped in a fog dense as that which overshadows the Mexican war. The impenetrable curtain of Mr. Calhoun is not more palpable than this positive fox. Witheut and within, | all is foggy in the political world. The only existing oo- besiveness in the democ;atio party isthe administra- tion; the party would be dissolved into fragments but for this common raliying ground, ad interim. The whigs are silently, and almost involuntarily, many from choice, others reluctantly, but without apy expreseed understanding, falling into the ranks .of General Taylor the Na: al Whig, started here sust after the battle of Buena Vista, as an organ of Gen. ‘Taylor, is picking up confidence and subscribers. But the old huakers of the party want its pedigree; they are | aticklers for the legitimate stock, and are dubious of the tleventh hour man, though the scriptures declare that | he, too, shall be entitled to his penny at the end of the | day's work in the vineyard Both nouses stand adjourned over to Monday. In the interim, the h the recognised ers ot both p ties. will put counsels together, and, like Capt | decome proper for our commanding eld to give encouragement and sasu- ranors of protection to the friends of peace in Mexico, io the establishment and maintenance of a free repabli- us that “it sg | generals in the ernment of their own choice, able and willing to conclude peace which would be tto them,and se- cure us the indemnity we demand ’’ ina letter of the Seoretary of State.(w. o cannot be accn-ed of ignorance in our foreign policy.) addrersed to a Demorratio meet- ing in Philadelphix, on the 17th inst, in speaking of the Mexicans. “justice to them aud ourarly: quire that we should protect them in eateblishing upon # oermanent desis, a republican government —able and willing to conclode and maintain wn equitable treaty of peace with the United States.” Note now similar i the ame Isnguage {0 the two rentences; so much ae thatt person probably wrote both. ' There is no higher autho rity to which we can go than the Commander-in-chief of the army aod navy, and the Secretary of State Yut gentlemen are asking for information as to the designs ofthe administration! But Mr. Buchaaan adds," after every offort to obtain such a treaty, should we finally fail in accomplishing the object, and should the military factions in Mexico still persist in waging upon ua a fruit- | | loss war, then we muat fulfll the destiny whieh Provi- | dence may Lave in etore for both countries” And the Union in’ an article, not (it is raid.) written by Mr Ritchia, said on the 28th instant, If she, (Mexico,) aball still prove incorrigible,even by the stern lesson which our arms have taught her, then it will become alike the right | and the duty of the United States to adopt such fur- | ther measures towards her, as will cause her at ait ats to respect in her relations with us the mandates of publio law, aud to refcain from a policy incompatible with the peace of the conti- nent” What “further measures” are to be adopted. in left to conjecture. We have overrun Mexico, Killed her people in the battle field the breakers cf paroles of honor. and are foraging to some extent, on the enemy, and collecting duties in his porta herefore, “fulfil the destiny which Providence in store for the two countries’’—fer The whole boundless continent is ours.’” With thene facts before him,Mr, Calhoun declines to act on the bills of Mr. Cass, beca he want ret the question whether the nationality of Mexioo is to be destroyed ! We think we have, doubt, placed before your thousands of readers, every where, the true position of the administration in relation | to the war. In a subsquent letter, with your permission, we will state n few tacts in thia connection. FELIX, Wasuinovon, January 1, 1843. The New Year—President’s Levee—.1 Hurvried Picture of the Scene —theFinale. In the Capital of the nation, le jour de lan is not, sin England,in olden times, ushered in by drinking piced liquor from the waseail bowl, but by the firing of guns and squibs, and loud hburrahs,if we take the de- monstrations of the morning asthe custom of the me- tropolitans. Notwithstanding the dampness of the atmosphere, the muddy side-walks.and the black clouds overhead, straggling musiolans, ia uniform, with their horns under their arms, on their way to the President’s house, acted as pioneers for others to follow Hacks and private ve- hicles, from every dirention, were flying to. the great scene of attraction. The main path leading tothe nan- sion, wasas much crowded as Broadway after church time. It was a gala day ; 3 day of rejoicing ; a day of sight ‘Like soldiers, two by two, on entering the white house, ladies and gentlemen’ marched into the blue room, whe:e stood the Prosident, with 8 mile upon his face, and his hand extended ready to be sbaken. As vieiters finished this part of the programme. they step: ped over to the Presidentes, where thi with a courtesy and a remerk appro} sion. Mr. Polk had male friends near him, and Mra Polk a female suite, to assist in the honors of reception. Old Cave had, foran hour, thrown aside his mail-bags, and there he stood conversing with a lady. The Vice President, with his white pow, helped to complete the family picture, which was surrounded by a frame of army and naval officers, and other men of high and low degree, and interspersed with the gentler sex, of course, The band of marines, meanwhile, discoursed their loudest music, making the halls crazy with the concate- nation of harsh sounds. In the famous east roorr was the grand display; Bo- disco, Pageot, and other foreiga ministers, in court cos- tumes, with their atfachés, were especial objects of re- mark. The wife of the Russian minister did not lean upon her husband’s arm, but upon thet of a friend, or relative. All the foreign gentry, and there were more than twenty of them, were provided with ladies, jabber- ing French. or some other lingo to us incomprehensible Major Graham, at whose instance a reporter was expel- ed from th artial, was there; and so was the kind Major Delatield, of West Point, with fi Jonel Crane, and the silvered Lieut. Col. Mor japonica of the board that is trying L! General Brooke was absent; being w We missed the manly form of 4 “ whom we have often seen at the levees, the tallest rol- dier of them Instead of revelling here, he is * revel- ling in the halls of the Montezumas” Clerks of the departments had puton their best clothes, and greased their bair with Gibb’s morlie du heuf. There was a pro- fusion of white bonnete and feathers, and every variety of dress, from that of a duchers to the costume of the republican housewife. Every one seemed to have a gay heart. If the wishes for health and happiaess be rea- lized, no one of that large sssembly will never be dis- eased nor sorrowful. Governor Marcy, in his new trousers and black broad- cloth, seemed to be at a lors what to do, or where to go ; although he looked on the eve of, going to sleep, he was whirled round by the crowd, and kept awake by the styains of what & countryman called the ‘‘ musicianers.”” But Buck, the Secretary of State, was favored beau Alady hung on each arm. To see him stoop down to the fair ones, alternately, and perceive the smiles which his remarks occasioned, one would have thought that he might say, with Macheath— Cuttle, will note of it,” and when they me again they will go at it with hammer and tonge? | ‘The teu regiment bill as fairly oponed the whole merits of the war with Mexico, and the brilliant off- hand discussion in the Senate yesterday is a promising foretaste of the thunder yet inreserve. This movement | of the ©) n on Military Affairs shows that the Senate, the Constitution will allow, is to be the , branch of Congress to which the Executive will make his first applications for relief, But, again, the anual | appropriation bills, and all bills for the raising of revenue, | must origivate in the House, and Mr. Walker will be | compelled to form aclose acquatntance with Mr. Vin- ton, of Obio; still, we seriousiy doubt whetver the Seo- retary will present a schedule for a 20 per cent upon tea aud coffee, demanding its p»ssege forthwith, as he did at the last session. Here he will find himeeif in» quan- dary; but he will not be suffered to hold back. He will be ‘called out to state what revenues are wanted, and how they can best be raised upon imports, independent | of a tax on tea and coffee, as far as possible. Mr. Waiker | will then fall back upon cold iron, suger and mo- | Iaeses; but it will go exceedingly hard with him to re- commend in any contingenoy an invasion ef the sche- | dutes of 1846. | He must see that the imports of the Jast year are ex- | tracrdin: at there is more money, io spite of his extraordinary receipts. For the present be can only be relieved by loans aod treasury uotes. Drafts from Mexico are coming in. New Mexico and California,on account of their civil | governments, &o., will come upon him perhaps for # mi lio@ beyond the ourrent expenses of the army. The debts of the Republic of Texas: at pro- bably not less than $20,000,000, ior at this present Congress, and if | nificent scheme of Cost Johnson, for pledging the whoie | of the public lands for the $200,000,000 of the State debts wiil be next in order. | But apart from this the Secretary of the Treasury has | enough toappal him. His own indebtedness on account | ot the war, the state of trade at home and abroad, the | evident approach of a revulsion, admonish him to look | well to the treasury notes, and to borrow all he can | while his receipts yet guaranty the certainty of a prompt | return of the money on demand | With the hope of meeting the wants of the treasury | and all other wants, besides a tall indemnification for | the cost of the war, Mr. Walker has one beld and pro- | minent project of ation yet remaining, to wit: the , bsorption of Mexico—her mines, her ports, her reve- What matters it if Mexioo come in ad- died with a foreign debt of $100,000,000? What differ- ence does it make if all the principal mines areowned by | foreigners? There are some which can be bought for a | song, and doubtless many which have never been open- ed. ‘The only difficulty 1s, that in finding th | too, will have to be bought. Yet from the re the porta of Mexico alone, under a table government, | $25,000 000 of money per annum might be derived, for | ico e ndta manufacturing country, would need | @ much larger proportion of imports than an equal po- | call. commod 423 12t* re AL HOTEL ON BROADWAY To LET th large bui'dings lately oceavied Clab, next to the corver of Broome street, is offered for sale. To any one desirous of keeping a respectable hotel. the pre- sent offers an opportunity rarely to be met with. The House mcious, containing, besides fifty apartments, warm, cold, | shower baths; gas and Croton water is introduced th ave newly and elegantly tar to ran. from the first of next '—The lease of | the Maohattan | 3 and with a large Billiard H oom, containing tl billiard tables, ‘Tne location of the above nomed premises i: not surpassed by any in the city. Brarsbes paren as, may be had on application to the subsenber. L. PURUY, 483 Broad- way jlamre single bedded healthy id tea if required—with a For clennliness aud comfort they the use of the occupants, A O41 Houston st., one block from pply to MRS. | roadway. AHKEANS. the well _kuown Pa treet, ha lately received over cy Cassimeres,of which he makes Pants to order ‘Als, French and English blick cas: | from $4 to $8 per parr, warranted good ornorale. Gents who are in want of Pants ‘will do well to | eall at 203% Ann street. Also,a large lot of Pants, Vests and Coats, made to order, and not called tor, will be sol \ at and below cost. du ieee | $500 CHALLENGE—Notice to geatiemen who want their ald clothes to look like new; call at the Tai- Dyeing, Cleaniug and Rej pairing establishment 66 d street, where vou can gecall grease, pitch, tar, giue ind tracted without eo'ling the eloth, at the shortest no d on the most re# sonabl by NOAH, 66 | Gold street, 2 doors {rom Beek B. The hig price paid for gentlemen VALLGAUM, LADIES BER, No. 15 Frankfort street, begs to inform th that he will he hair in the most fashions ble et Balls, Parties, By leaving their addri call at their onler, ame late URGLARY AND FIRE PREVEN CED, by the ador- Beer VOt NBN HOPRINS'S ALAUM ee hich isa simple and very eon contrivance—it is attached by means of wires to the doors, winduwa.or ahuiteray which on he lerst Any part of the | iwore thay the pamyion 4 $HG Build ings Beeiy'e fy ti » Broad way ay sired}, ces, | the wind At this moment bh pulation even of the Sonthern States of this Union. ‘This brings us to tho main question, which is the | question of nexation of Mexico. . It is repudiated iu the President’s Message; but the discretion reserved of inderanities will cover the whole territory, including Yucatan, if @ bill to this equivalent should be deemed | expedient, jetween the Cabinet, Mr. Dallas, and General Cass | there appears to be ® wonderful harmony of presenti- ments ; and it is a harmony significant of coming events We rhall be Ly for an open deelaration hereafter | for annexation, ifit should be made. And there is good | ground to suspect that, if the war is still prosecuted, | and no satistactory indications of peace are visible in the meeting of the next democratic national conven: tion, they will pronounce for the absorption of Mexico, ss they did for Texas in 1844, and make that question the hinge of the campaign. The letter of General Cass in last night's Union shows to some extent the drift of | most prominent | among the democrats for the nomination, and is judi: | ctourly trimming his sails. He will have @ chance in the river and harbor bill, by and by. GRAPE Wasminarox, Deo, 31, 1847, The True Designs of the Administracion with regard {o Mevico—What shail be done? And how? ~The views | of President Polk and Secretary Buchanan—Mr. Cal- hown, | It is an old adage, that none are fo blind as they who | will not see, Grave Senators even pretend to grope in darkness; and Mr. Calhoun wants first to settle the question whether the nationality of Mexico is to be de stroyed before he votes on the bill reported by Mr. Case,for tading to our army thirty thousand men - Jers and volunteers. Mr. Cass, as the head of t mit: tary committee, who has frequent interview: yh the President and department, on reveral occasions, reovntly, has asserted that he could pledge the nrstration aa opposed to tl tionality of Mexico, or the republic, to the United 8 quering © perce” baab stituted ited The old ery of “con. obanged, and a b- in the language of the Presid annual the war ia waged to obtain “ indemnity for the | past, ead eeourity for the future.” Congress may make cutis oo the Exsoutive, to state the preoise object for the | eeutinuation of hostliltien, but tisle will be the only re: “EMLhow are We to, oblate « indemalty for thi ~ 7 « a ha ay v LJ nd viverioy fr "ibe foverett?reenpnl fs the post | | of My. « * How happy could I be with either, Jf Vother dear charmer was awey * There were many members of Congress present, and justices of the Supreme Court. It was vothing but thaking of hands, and “ how d’ye do,” and a “ happy new year,” and giggling, and promenading, and music Old Janus, if he had oeen present, would have been do lighted with the honors paid to bita »y the aseembiage. ‘The atmosphere became too dense for us. With some difficulty we made an egrets into the hall with his arta in a bluesiing,”’ we beard one say, and turn inground we eaw Gen Shields, looking none the worse for the dinner last night, and in the line of march for the blue chamber, to pay bis respects to the President ‘The ladies spoke to the hero, and crowds pressed around m. him. And as we gazed upon bis healthy mustacbed phia, we wondered, can this be the man whose “ bowels | were shot away by # cannon ball’ Seriously, there must be some mistake about the effect of the shot of the Mexicanoe. We entered by the door, and retired by the windows, steps having been provided for the occasion. Mrs Madison kept open house, and carriages drove up to and departed from her door The old lady was dressed, as ie usual With ber ov such occasions; her head covered with a white turban, and on her temples dark curls, Several female relat were near her side. She looks exceedingly weil for her age, and received her viti- ters with dignity. Mr. Adams—the venerable gentleman from Massachu- setts—reoeived his friends. While we were happy to | take him by the hand, we grieved that it trembled. | Alas! this remnaat of olden time is fast failing in body ic is somewhat singular, however, that he oan still read without spectacles. Mre. Adams, his consort, assisted him in the honors of reception Mr Benten—the Senator from Missouri—opened his doors to all who chose to call upon bim. And his was the only house of the four we have mentioned, where the waseail bow! was offered to his guests he mayor 01 the city, and others, entertained visiters in the course of the day. After all the levees were over, in the afternoon, the promenade was transferred to the avenue, the sun very accommodatingly having shown his smiling face FELIX. Wasnixaron, Dec. 31, 1947. Naval Department. By the abstract of contingent expenditures, received from the Secretary of the Navy, and transmitted to the House, on the 28th, we find the whole amount expended in contingencies for his department, from the Ist Octo- ber, 1846 to December 21st, 1847, is as folle Expenses enumerate “not enume “for Marine C Total. . see Pe 5 With reference to the motion introduced into the House yesterday, regarding the delivery of the Presi- dent's message and accompanying documents, and im- plying a rebuke to the printers for the dela | stand the fault does not lie with them, but with the de- partments who have got to furnish some 400 pages of copy. It is a great pity gentlemen who pick their teeth to the tune of $8 « day at the capitol, and have a failing for making motions so aa to see their names in all the glory which types, ink, and paper can impart, cannot inform themsvives a little upon the subjects they select for their oratorical displays. Without taking into con- sideration the saving of time this would oh, about (tor time is no object to them in a long session.) it would at least save them from appearing ridiculous quite so often as they do at present. VERBUM SAP. 1, 1848, Wasuixeron, Jan Ttems of the Day. We hear much grumbling about the Quitman and Shields dinner last night. It is said the affair was too exclusive—five dollars a ticket. Asan offset, the demo- cratic Association contemplate giving’ dollar dinver to these heroes on the 12th fastant. ‘The committee on foreign affsirs wi'l probably report # Dill next week to establish a chargeship to the Papal States Van Brugh Livingston ia bere, in expectation of receiving the office. He is recommended to it by all the Catholic hierachy, and by many prominent Protest- ante ; and it is thought the appointment will be bestow- edupon him. So far as the senre of the Senate has been ssoertained, there will be no difficulty in the coufirma- tion, if the President will nominate him . Col. Taylor informed a friend of mine that his brother | Zack will not come to Washington, There isa Z. Tay- | lor at Fuller's, but not the * Rough and Ready.” F Waanisotor, Dec 31, 1847. A Few Things. Last night, thirty or forty gentlemen from New York and Pennsylvania, paid a visit to Lieut. Col. Fremont to testify for him their respect, notwithstanding the inst him pending in the court martial Jn this city, on Wednes Joho Horner, a hackman, attempted to leap on board the Phoeatx, but slipped, and the boat veering towards the wharf, came in contact d broke it. Union” nor the * Int Wigencer” publish Neither the ed last night and thie morning the iutereating debate in the Senate yesterday, au the motion to take up the bh ‘aes, for inoreesing cor military forse, Bie up Old Cave, aod yoo will give it to Ue a8 fon OF RoOne, than etter, ihyough the Mere!’ which wi) srrive in moore eralng ’ \ \ from the documents, without | “There he is, | | Dinner to Generals Quitman and Shiesids. Wasninaton, Jan. 1, 1947. ‘The President of the United States, and all our friends upon whom we have been secustomed to call on thie anniversary, inexchange of the salutations of the season, will acquit usof premeditated indifference to the courtesies of the day, inasmuch es the dimmer last evening to Mojor Generel Quitman and Brigadier General Shields, demands cur present attention. ‘The band struck up “ Hail Columbia,’’ and the off. cial deputation, and the lions of the evening, entered the saloen. The Mayor of the city, Col. W. W. Seaton, came frst, supporting Major General Quitman on his right arm, with fon, T. W. Lord on the other side. Next camo Brigadier, Gen. Shields, supported by the Hoa, Thomas Butler King. and J. G Berret, Req Next came the Vice President of the United : tates, conduet- ed by the Hon, Reverdy Johnson, and Hon. James Thompson, of Pa, Next, Mr. Buchanan, Seoretary of State, under the convoy of Hon. 8. A. Douglass, of the Senate, and Commodore Warrington, of the Névy. Next, Mr. J. Knox, Walker, and ot) They filed round to the point of the cross table, at the head of the arrangemente, and were seated in the following order-= $ 4 4 ae 3 Bs tag a"s ee 2 8 @ fu eo 2Sb gab aioggoF 3% pert AaAbh ew | ey Gen. Jesup. [ Fiowers, Flowers| J- 4, Dour Ke. Confectionery, &e. asa, < dower and flowers. MrLord, | womens” fT. B.Ring ig $ 8 | | JG. Benet jo G4 > & [J.C.Rives x te a | igesle 4 F a 3 @ bs 2 3 t 4 ee IN ale And the following was the bill of fare:— 000009000000002000900000000000000080008000000000000 Fuuer’s Hotel, BILL OF FARE Farivar, December, 31, 1847. sou Vermicelli— Vegetable. i oyster sauce. > +g of mutton, caper saues, Round of beef, ri Boiled Roo! a Turkey, celery sauce, Chicken, egg aps oned Turkey. are Pate chaud, Stewed pheasant, en croustard Fricandeau de veau, sauce toi Aroade of chicken, New York style, Boned duck and jelly, Grille a la maitre d’hotel, Fricandeau of rabbit, ‘Terrapin patties, Vol au vent oysters, | Mutton chops, piain, Fried oysters, Stewed terrapin, Pate chaud,alaToulouse, Chicken salad. Roast. Beef, Turkey, Goose, Mutton, Veal. Ham, Champagne eauce, GAME. Saddle venison, Partridges, Pheasants. Woodcock, Canvass back ducks. VEGRTADLES, Mashed potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Beets, Hominy, Cabbage, Boiled rice, Parenip fritters, Spinnage, Oyater plants. PASTKY AND DESSERT. Charlotte de Russe, Jos cream, Mince pies, Calt’s foot Jelly, Apple pies Peach tarts, Cranberry tarts, Transparent pies, Grape tarts, Fponge cake, 20000000000000000009029990005050000090500 ©9299 09999090090900990009 99900009 29999098 FRUIT. Oranges, Almonds. Grapes, Raisins, Apples, Figs, runes, 0900000000000000000% 10000001 100 9 In all there were some fixty odd persons present, and the more distinguished will be specified as we progress in the narrative. At a signal from the President «f the meeting, his Honor the Mayor, the company set to unanimously upon the programme of the festival; and continued for an hour in the discharge of this agreeable duty, when the cloth was removed, and the President called the compa- py to order. We had got to a resting point in the fesst, and he would now proceed to read, in order, the toasts prepared by the committee of arrangements. 1. “The Constitution of the United Stat Hon. A. P. Burien, of South Carolina, struction! ‘ba! ha!” The Mavon—We present you the article without com. ment, leaving itto every gentle to give to it his own construction “ Good! “ Tha fair.” Band—" Hail Columbia ” 2 “ The President of the United States.” Hon. J A. Dovciass, of the committee appointed to invite the President of the United States, reported that they had discharged that duty, and that the Presid regretted that, from the usages of his predeceecor the proprieties of hia station, he could not attend, to test in person bis high senee of the gallantry end patri- otism displayed by the city’s distinguished guests in the fieid of battle, in vindication of the honor snd glory of our commen country Cheers, Music, President's March 3. * The Heads of the Departments.”? Mr Bucanas (on the loud applause subsiding.) rose and said that to be called out at this early bour was un- expected, as it was placing bim before bis bet He thought the speeches were to be made by the disti ed guests of the evening, or at least thet the bumble eivi- Kaus would not be placed beture them. As brevity was the soul of wit, and #s there were dittinguished speakers to eucceed him, he should say but a few words He r+joiced thus to meet our distinguished guests (Applause) The heart of every American must rwell with gratitude tothem for the glory tbey bad conferred upon their country (Cheers) | bave bad occasion to know the high character (and I spexk aside from al) merely politi. cal considerations) which we have acquired throughout the civilized world, by the gallant deeas of our glorious ict con- army. (Cheers) There is not an American in Europe nt this day, who does not tread the soil of a forvign land with » greater pride, and a firmer step than he did before the unexampled truly astonishing events of this Mexican war (Great cherting) Gentlemen, there is one thing which they den’t appear to understand in Europe. In kurope they have different professions, and the profession of arms is one of study and long discl- ‘They don’t know how it is, gentlemen, that * following the pursuits of pe once. and to a man, for a eta’ places in the world tor the training of a tue field of battle, | sbould think the land office (refer- ring to Gen Shields, late comm! mer.) would be the (Loud laughter and applause) ‘There they are, springing up from their workshops, and the various pur- suics of fe, and they jump into the field and are vete- Tans At once, And what is better still, after their vio- tories, their meroy, their clemency and bumanity, win them the hearts of the vanquished. And it does sppear that the Mexicans love our army 40 well that it found it hard work to yet into the halls of the Montesumas, they will find it harder to get away. (Cheers) One more observation, We must all deeply regret the dead, for in this wart some of the best, and bravest, and noblest men bave poured out their Infe's bloed. With some remarka upon his character, Mr. Buchanan concluded by offering, “The memory of Gen. Hamer.” Dead Mareh. A letter of apology was read fromthe See ot the Treasury, complaining of increasing indisposition. He concluded with a toart— ‘Generals Quitman and Shields’—Their pames are inscribed in characters of living light om the scroll of our common country. Letters were also read from the Secretary of War and the Hon. John Quincy Adams. 4th regular toast —°“ The Congress of the United States’’— Animated by a common patriotiom, may their lavora redound to the glory and honor of our common country eet . Marseillen n. A letter wae reed from Mr. Speaker Winthrop, regret- ting his inability to attend, and concluding with the following sentiment “The army and volunteers of the United States” — may the day soon arrive when we shell welcome them back again within their own borders,to receive the honors due for their services so gallantly performed. Yankes Doodle Sth.“ The Judiciary of the United States—Wisdom and virtue its attributes—publio respect and confidence ite meed and reward. Hail Columbia (The Chair read a letter from the Chief Justice, sub- mitting that ill-health and the pressure of business pre- vented his attendance | 6th. * Our distinguished guests’—An example as illustrious as characteristic, of the easy transition of the ueeful citizen at home to the efiicient soldier in the field. ¥ jaced this toast with some appropriate d concluded by saying that it would speak & perfect storm of Gen Quitman was called out by aid as applause. Hi atified inthis place and in this presen: complimeut which could not be more pighbl: reciated than it is here. surrounded a8 he was by those whom their country had honored moet highly, and by those who, from their servicers, had done honors the bighest to their country. {t was in this view toat he felt more bighly the distinguished honor con- ferred upon his fellow soldier and bimelf. (Your re- ter begs leave to ray, that by reference to bis watoh, be must be brief. The elaboration of bis notes would extend to many columns, and would require @ fall dey in their transcription | Gen. Quitman then, in mo- dest and sensible manner, argued, that not only were the Diessings of peace, and ‘our unprecedented march to greatness and power in the arts and glories of peace attributable to our happy institutions ; but that to them also, ani their influenns in developing the mind, the skill, and the patriotism of the citizen, were attributable the reedioess of the Aweriesa people for war, and their discipline and uncon- querabdle bravery in the field. He spoke of the influence of this fact as illustrated im this war upon other nations, | and of the 200,000 volunteers who sprang to their feet in | | | | | | the ontret of Uhis war, to serve their country. The war also proved tha’ ding armies were not necessary our defence, The first credit was not due to our generals, or our military academies, bat to our political institutions, under which was framed the character of our glorious rank and file, ) Gen, Quitman conelud d by p: Onr country—ite treo Inatituth the Bigheat progperity in pe wens th war, at a es eae (isles of Mhlelds! Shields) Shields!) ‘ianeral Siniolds seve to the eal). ihe complained of @ cobd, O00 af ble inabilily even bo ae bumble wey te 6a have borne It to to unrivalled eve