The New York Herald Newspaper, January 15, 1848, Page 1

[aaa ‘Whole No, 4081, . a TT NOON NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, JANU ADVERTISEMENTS NBW EVERY MORNING. ARK THEATRE —| ge BANDS. LENT, & COE AMERICAN CIR mot Fan i perfo i shment mous the. Pr nightly Nee The Sande and his ehildres jex, and Aymer, jueen Kquestrian; Joe Pentiand, 8am Lat! Me it ‘ a ‘win Pe fe 1, Be Doors 0 be eee Z LOY ‘VM PLE— C>pt. Beleour, Mr. Tilt Mrs. Phi % joors open} t 64 o’clock;;'eformauce Lockyer. To Mr. Temple, Mr. Bella Beanchamp. Mr. Jordan; Chitlotte Temvle, Susau, Mus Loch yer. to commence at 7. oC BOTRAM THEATIKS > LETCHER--Stece Man WELL BENEFIT OF MRS. Jen. 15, will be rerformed, t TERY TICKET—Wormwood, Herbert. S ite comedy ot | Mr. Lansing; | ‘After which, Doctor Valentise, in hi tertainment of things and oddi RGD # AK E—Mr. Flighty, Miss Hildreth; Mrs. Trictac. bythe MODEL ARTISTS, . To conclude with THE Rose Ked- ‘3 ha A Young Lady of thi s ROADWAY THEATRE—BSaturday Evening, Janwa Uth, will_be rresented the comedy of BC HUOL FO SCANDAL—Sir Peter Teazle. Mr. Barrett; 8 r Oliver Sur- fnce, Mr. Vache; Joseph Surface, Me. Fredericks; Charles Buifase, ‘Mr. Lee-art Bi bite Nir. Dawaon: Lady Tenz'e, Miss Rose Ts jaria, Mrs. Berge: Cansot. Virs. Wonatu: To conclude with DIES BEWARE—Col. Mr. Vac! sou; Matilda, M Cire! Mi vreau nary Iti he jormed the drama titled CHARLES & emus Muddlework,, Mr Mitchell: Ende; After whieh. the faree en- Miss Tavion” titled BOX & COX—John Box, Journeyman Printer, Mr Hol- land. ‘To be followed b VISIR PRINC nf afairy eqirevapanss entitie’, ee iss K " 3 Phonbde,, Roberts. Doors open at 6, curtain it 7 o'clock.—Dr cire © SM eents: Howes, 25: Pit, I shil SiON PLAUH OF®hA—Monday, Jan. 17, wil be raeenied,the oreraofLUCREZIA BORGIA—Lnerezia, sa Truth; Duea Alfonso, 8’r Settimio Rosi; Gi Big'ra Lietti *oai; (hi (0, 8 Severo Strint 'S'r G. Piemontes\ appearance in Ameri 8’ Lorenso Biond: r Francesco unphitheatre, 50 cents. ML Naa Groome sutetee- Croyded 10 ove emrias with the BEAUTY and FASHION of New York. OPEN EVERY NIGHT UN. D_ SUC! f d Band RCE, GN. T. VAUGHN NET similar character of Pe “2 Sons Children under 10 years, ill commence at Concert will commence at 3 o’cl DWAY ODEON—tatrance fprough Pings chello. S’r N. Perassi Penucei ANION HALL 472 Broadway, dbatwees Grand o 8M ry the. table audiences, and unite january 8. an Afternoon Concert. D ement of Mr. Br ‘ening, Jaw, 15—To commence with a splendid ser.es of n UX VIVANTS.or living Mae and Female Figates TARE MODEL ARTIS CES Ase aiane Oath, Amazon Jand, the ‘Three Graces, rower, the Qaeen of Flowe! ‘emale Thora Extcactor, the Br Dream, facene from the Deluge ‘ablean in honoref Gen. Jackson, of New Orleans, Ofchgatra Box 56 cents, Paquette 25 cents, Boxes 12% cents. Performqnce to commence at 8 o’clock. MERICAN MUSEUM—®.1- Bannwm, Proprietor — mess a tas ate . asd ‘iso ta tho halt “past ast Day Farswell Beuest of pee Triumph Kuben’s Virgin, the 8 ‘hs ing th ® fvrnam even those worderful, extraordinat apd interesting BK DOU! ra IN ‘who have been o last three weeks, per, and produce his country for the ARABS, from the Desert of mice of edmuesisa They peer te eran eatertsl inment tits af eruoom and ¢veuing. ansiated by the fellowins talen cumpt-y CAMPBELLS ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS; ‘Oreac Western, who wil appear ia anew Comic Melange, en- * The Loan of a Lover;” I rian Mes. Monell, Me ‘Dancers: Me. Wh at *n extra charge of 25 5 cents; children under ten yenrs of age. and oldenoagh to'walk alone, 123 cents. Ke- served (rom! seats, one shilling ench extra. Egat GhAND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT 5, I AL AT THE TABERNACLE, on S:turday nil jan. STEYERMARKISCHE LL, 15, 1848. by the the following picese ell be peronmed:--Overrare et the following pieees will be performed:—Overtar 1a Breischutr. . Weber: Grand March. Pot Po Marek: Vi for the Violtiacello, by Gumer—e by Jus ture, Fumont, by Beethoven: Steyer- mark Country Danees, Sounds from Home, Lanner. Tickets 50 Gents each, to be had as usual | Doors, gpeu at 634: perform. ‘at 754 o'clock. Tuesday, Jan. 18, th re will ake place, | Weduesday, Jen. 19, rt will be given at Breoklyn. SONCERTS.—NIGLO'S AL: the undersigued, leader of th Band,” at the request of num ous furslien, respectiuily anuouuess that he has m ments with Mr. John Niblo, proj establishments, to give a series of during the w nier season, consi Overrures, Pot-Peurris, Arias, Cantatas, Choruses, fremhe ‘worksof Haydn, i jeethoven, celebrated * Baratos Mend he conidestiy trusty dint 8 iit be made by a liberal and djscemir Pudmaiesion 25 cgats.. ‘The evand Saloon ts Hes and. geutiemen ean ob tia refreshments der, with careful aud re- spectabl dal To commence at half-past seven each jundayevering. G. SCHNEIDER, icket iagaificeutiy ill “(LR THE GALL OF NOVELTY. corer of Centre and reete —TABLEAUX VIVANTS, or the Livin superior to Minstrel 0 fh songs, Mr. Sanson, Comye Stager, and the Pearl gers. W.H. Coleman's Banjo Solos. Admission one shill'ng. Doors open at 6; to commerce at 7. Bawa MAMMOTH PANORAMA OF THE Missisaypp: River, painted on three miles of canyass,exhi- bitiog a view of country 1: es in Jength, extending from the mouth of the Missouti river to the city of New Orleans, and eaching over ten degrees of latitude, being the largest t the new Panorama Building, in o's Garden. Open every evening, SGunsay excepres. mt, 50 cents; children half price. e Panorama will commence moving at 7 o'clock precisely. Aftemoon exhibitions on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 o'elk. roadway. KINTERY COMPLIMENTARY BALL IN HONOR UP LIEUL. THOS. W. SWEENEY.—The committee appoiuted nt a public meeting of the printers of New York, have male. arrangements fora GRAND BALL, to be given in honoref LIEUT. THOS. W. SWEENEY, at CASTLE 4A DEBN,on MONDAY EVENING, Jan. 17, 1848—the 11a ry of the Birth-day of FRanxiin. ‘Tickets $1, to be '¥ application to any of t Arrangements:—% Reid, 144 N: 5 et; 'm Beanett, = . Eltisen, 997 ‘Third street: John L. m. M. Robinson; Johs Mek Rese sts | Tribane Office: Wm Kello: 144 Nussan st; Edward Col Broome st; Heury 8. Pearson, © Roderick ‘T. Entwhistle. 109’ Eidridge Buncay Dispaten Office; John H. Clark, C John W. Moulton, Geos W. Point, 3:2 Monroe | Conrerd st, Brook]. 20 ; Samuel Udell, Ti cor. Montgomery and M: en are requested to »ppear ASONIC BaLli.—Th Wistows? and ch M ‘cond anvual ball, in aid of the 1 rand Pollo oe Off. Tekets, Three Dollars, ndmitting a gentlems a Neale ony be procured at the Gracd Secretary office, Howard House; of ‘ ‘ *t of the 8 'Horspool, R. J ustees of the Hall PANTIES. BALLS AND DIN man, from 93 # egent street, Lon: 507 Broadway, a few days below Spring street, whe: opened a choice stock of all kinds of Freneh and meatal Covfec randy Fruits, ke., of the newestand most ¢ arties and families supplied with all kinds of Pyramids and Ornamental Confecti Creams, Charlotude Kusee, Jellies, Boned Turk i i that well knowa artist, to ‘Thompson & Weller) in & tempted in this city. Saperior Coffee, Ten, ke, served in ams, Sandwi jember 507 Bi | Black Satin, Wrench 0, black and iaht colored of balls, parties, wed. J.B. MILLER'S, 123 an Po Fite wor ART IsTS—8u goal for Rockets, Romen Candles, &* , SON'S MILLS, 283 West 17th street. New Yo refully growud, Founders’ Coal Dust, Fac always on hued. SsP aD MATS, ATLASSES, ke —H TAN. SO NER, No. 217 Broadway, has jast complet w and Erently iniproved editions of the following works :—Map of ¢ World onthe Globular Projeetion, 6 feet in length, 4 feet high. Price $6. Maps of Ruvpe ind Africa, each 5 feet long. 4 feet high. jap of North America, with vil the ree hibiting Ore; and Tex feet long. 9 (eet high T et Pr: Ui feet long, 436 feet high. embraces wearly the whol egon. with ighly finished A New General f every country ii nited Btatee, sunporial | cious dining saloon of the hotel was festooned —150, (00 Yora princwes: Havana Norimas, Pianta. ‘The Dinner to Col. Burnett, at Philadelphia, The complimentary dinner tendered to Col. Burnett, of the United States Volunteers, by the citizens of Philadelphia, came off at the United States Hotel, in that city, on Thursday afternoon. Much is said in praise of the manner in which the preliminaries were attended to The spa- in splendid style; the hangings being principally formed of American flags, which were sur- mounted by eagles, bearing in their beaks and talons scrolls, on which were various inscrip- tions, names of battle-fields in Mexico, where North American arms were signally victorious; appropriate mottoes and names of heroes. The tables were tastefully decorated; the tout ensem- ble was such as is seldom surpassed. The officers of the diuner were—President Hon. Henry D. Gilpin; jVice Presidents, Josiah Randall, and Charles Macalester, Esqrs. At five o’clock, the guests entered the saloon from the drawing room,sled by Mr. Gilpin and Col. Burnett. Among the names of the invited guests, we see the names of:— Major General Quitman, Brigadier General Shields, Major George A. McCall, Mejor Bonneville, Mejor Saun- ders, Major George Crossman, Brigadier General G. P. Morris, jor General Sanferd, Colonel Elijah Ward, Hon, William B. McClay, M,C’; Hon W. Mvrphy, M. C ; Captain George Taylor, Major J. H. Eaten, Captain J.C. Pemberton, Captain Robert Chilton, Captain R. K Soott, Captain Small, Chief Justice Gibson, Judges Rogers, Bell, Burnsideand Coulter, Captain Reynolds, Colonel A. C. ry Sw Kane, Dr. King, Commo- dore Stewart, Hon. ‘ard, Ceo Edwaré Vin- cent, New York Light Guard; Captain bite New York Volunteers; Passed Midehipmen R. C. Rogei Lieutenant George Meade, Topographical Engineers. Some of these gentlemen were present, and some of them sent letters, regretting their ina- bility to join in the festivities of the occasion. The following was received from (General Shields :— Wasuinatox, Jan 10th, 1843. Gentlemen—I have the honor to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your kind invitation to attend a public dinner to bs given to Colonel Ward B. Burnett, of the New York Regiment of Volunteers, on the 13th instant. It would afford me great gratidcation to unite with you in doing honor to an officer who behaved so gallantry on all occasions, and whom'l have had the honor to command during our campaign from Vera Cruz to Mexico. He, and the offloers and men of the First N. Y. Regiment, were tried in many a bard fought battle, and nobly and gallantly did they maintain the honor and dignity of the Fopire State. To this oan bear testimony—ss I witnessed their achievements For this and many other reasons I should like to participate with you on the oc. to; but regret to say, that other engage- mt me from epjoying that satisfaction. Permit me, however, to offer a sentiment, and subscribe myeelf, Your obedient servant, JAS. SHIELDS, Macareerer and Putt, ral Shields— tt and the New York Volunteerr—Their gallantry and bravory in battle was worthy of the great State they represented- the Empire State of the Union. The bill of fare was all that could be desired, and eight courses were in due time disposed of When the cloth was femoved, the President an- nounced the following REGULAR TOASTS. 1, “ The President of the United States.”—Hail Co- Jum! 2. “ The Vice President of the United States.”"—Yan- kee Boodle. Hts Ae Governor of Pennsylvania.”—Governor’s larch. 4. “ Our Country—The pride, as she is the hope of liberty; may her sons ever cherish and preserve the Union.”’—Star Spangled Banner. 6. “Colonel Barnett—A gallant son of the Empire State. Firstin the ‘imminent deadly breach,” his scars attest his valor and forever seal his patriotiem.’’— Hail to the Chief. 6 “The Army—Alike conspicuous for its bravery and humanity; terrible in battle, merciful in victory; a na- tion’s glory and a world’s admiration.”\—Washington’s 7, “ The Navy—While its fame is as enduring as the Atlantic's, and as broad as the Pacifio’s wave, the land, like the ocean, bears testimony of ite renown.’’—Red, White and Blue. 8. "The Volunteers of New York—They have mingled in the bloody fight, and won the admiration of tneir countrymen.’’— March to the Battlefield. 9. “ The Volunteers of Pennsylvania—Like the galiant sons of the Empire State, they too have trod in glory’s , and made their fame. »—Awake ‘to 10. “The Memory of the Breve who fell in Mexico— The tears of freemen bedew the sod which covers their remains; the hearts of freemen shall be their eternal monument.’’— Dead March in Saul. 11. “ The Officers and Soldiers in the Mexican War— They have advanced the standard of the atripes and the stars, and extended the area of freedom, to be followed by their country’s gratitude, and the oo rh of all who look to the spreading of civil and religious liberty.”” — fee the Conquering Hero Comes. The Officers and Soldiers of the Revelutionary War—Their spirit hae survived and rendered immortal the conflicts of 1812 and 1846." Dead March 13, “ The Fair—Their smiles for Valor, their tears for Misfortune, and, their virtues for Columbia ’—Is there a Heart. Mr. Gitrin, when about to offer the 5th toast, prefaced it with remarks te the following effect: He ‘said “ That in ring this toast he could not forego t! to expresss, on behalf of all around him, floation with which they assembled, to gome thetr gallant guest For myself, it is particularly agreeal vey the ex; ion of t! greet and wel- id Mr. Gilpin, je to me to be selected to con- se feelings to One whom I h..ve known for many years, and whese devotion tc public and patriotic service | witnessed in the scenes where he commenced with distinguished usefulness, that brilliant career which he has lately closed amid the hard fought and well won fields of battle around the walls of Mexi- co. No, not closed Whatever further duties in our country’s cause, still demand the sameof her brave aud patriotic citizens, will prove that his eareer in ber ser- vice is not closed; that with him as with every goud citizen, all will not be done, while anything remains to do, After he hadcompleted at West Point, with honor- able distinotion his course of military study, and re ceived bis commission in the army, he remained thero to encourage, by his kindly counsels, to instruct by his well stored knowledge, to imbue with the best priuci- plea of military acience, the young soldiers who were to follow in the same course of public service. How fully, by this conduct, he repaid all thathe had himself ro- oeived from his country in that institution cannot be better proved than by the gallant deeds and well trained military skill which he himeelf witnessed in th m- pain of Mexico, by soldiers who had been his willl 5 Mf ‘and his friends. Nor didhe regard this as ment of — to his country; for when in bis retirement to dut aed aah life, he heard the first tidings of Mexican aggression, he hastened to offer him- self as a volunteer in her behalf, at every sacritice of interest and convenience. He was chosen to jead the t regiment from New York—a band of men conspicuous among those who have established to the world the fact that the daring bravery of American volunteers, fresh from the pursuita of civil ii and spurred on a4 no mercenary spirit, can, when guided by officers trained im the necessary tactics and strategy of war, equal or surpass the achiv- vements of veteran discipline and skill. Justly does their country greet, as they return, her gallant sons who thus won more than the soldier's laur won, besides the meed of military glory, the tri of patriot devotion. The deeds of romantic adventure, which our gallant guest has added to the story of his lite—the honorable wounds which will exhibit tothe world what his own modesty would conceal—will yield im his own estimation. to the feeling and consciousness that he promptly sacrificed personal interest and con- venience on the abrine of pubiic duty. Col. Buayert, when the applause with which the toast complimentary to himself had ceased, arose and acknow- ledged his thanks in a most sincere and happy manner. He said he had been schooled in the My as an engi- neer, and was not blessed with the gifte of oratory ; felt delicate in speaking before so intelligent an assem- bly, two-thirds of whom he presumed could talk much better than himself, He however could not refrain from thanking the company assembled for the compliment done his regiment and himeelf—that it did not exactly become him to spsak of the policy of the war, but he would give some general views in regard to the feeling im Mexioo, and that in or prosecute the with effect, we should be united asa people. (Three cheers ) Col. Burnett said Santa Anna had pr ed @ document made up from speeches and editorials put forth in this country concerning war, among which was the de- claration of an Ameriean Senator that he would not ‘These things operated against us lluded to his attachment to Philadel- hia and Pennsylvani He had lived mach here, and is admission to West Point was owing to the fact. He then spoke of the brave men from our own State, who represented us in Mexico—of Patterson, Black, Ayres, end Cadwallader. At the mention of the last, the whole table was in a tumult of applause, and all were received with the greatest enthusiasm. Col Burnett then spoke of Gen. Persifor F. Smith, also a Pennsylvanian, and paid & handsome compliment ‘to his bef 9 particularly in relation to the part which he took in the battle of Con- treras, In the course of these remarks, Col. B. gave a Yery concise account of the battle, and awarded to Gen. Smith the main oredit. He closed with the following bac et 8: “ Genel ersifor F. Smith—Tho hero of Contreras.” The toast was received with six cheers, at the close of which, young Mr. Mitehell with a superb bou- quet, which he presented to armett in the name of the ladies of the United States Hotel, accompanied with the following toast, which was received with the most veiethe eldest mow at this Table ‘The oldest mau at al ‘Long before h gathered to his fathers, may he seo the Ghote cf arta America united into one glorious republic.’ Col, Pace thanked the ladies for their remembrance, and gave the following toast compliment to My thet adies of the. 8, Hotel—Tributes ar Ze hands, and offered by such hearts, must inspire it’s soul, and nerve the warrior’s arm to deeds ARY 15, 1848. _ aeerinty eloquent, and produced the most marked effect. Col. Ramsey gave— “The Army of the United States— Willing to conquer @ peace, or, if neceesary,{the whole of Mexico.”’ ie eighth regular toast was received with three ers Capt, Forney replied in good taste. sylvanian by birth, but New York was the home of his adoption. He gave— “ Gen. Cadwallader.” The toast was received with three cheers. ‘The tenth toast was drank standing. He was a Penn: Last Action In the Army. [From the Warhington Union. Jan. 13 J We are indebted to the War Department for the fol- lowing despatch, just received :— Heavqvartens, DerarrMenr Purnia, Purnia, Deo 1, 1847. $n :—Having been credibly informed that the enemy were in force at Me‘amoras with some artillery, and that | amilitry depot was there established, at which a large quantity of munitions of war and other public propert; had been collected, and also that several American sol- diers were confined there in close prison, | moved from Puebla towards that ‘pe at 7 o'clock on the evening of the 22d instant, with one piece of artillery and twenty- five men, under the command of Lieut. B Field, of the 3d artillery, and one hundred and thirty-five men, con- sisting of Col, Hays’ Texas mounted riflemen, and of the Lousiana dragoons, under Capt. Lewis Although retarded the rain, which fell incessantly from 10 o’olock until 56, we arrived at Metamoras at 7 o’clock on the morning of the 23d—accomplishing a march of fifty- four miles in twelve hours. Coming upon the advance guard of the enemy as we approached the town, they were charged, and driven in upon the main body, whem the whole fled along the streets towards a forest {ying in rear of the place. ‘I'He force of the charge, the sudden- nessof their filght, and the various avenues by which they retired, render it difficult to form a satisfactory er- timate of their numbers, which is variously cemputed at from four to six hundred. In this short and sanguinary action, from sixty to cighty of the enemy were killed and wounded, without the loss, on cur part, of a single man. Among the killed was Col. Piedras, commanding at Metamoras, two cap- tains of artillery, and other officers of various grades. Twenty-one American soldiers were set free, and reator- ed to the service, armed with muskets and mounted upon horses taken from the enemy. Three pieces of artillery—a small one, a long six, and a long twelve- pounder—all of bronze, and in good firing condition; twelve tons of shot of all calibres, twelve boxes fixed amuiunition, twenty-seven bales ercopette and musket balls, seven bi slow and quick matches, five hundred muskets, five hundred sabres, one hundred horses, « large quantity of medical stores, and other public pro- perty, fell into our hands; and, with the exception of the artillery, the fixed ammunition, the muskets and sabres, all were destroyed, in consequence of my inability to procure additional means of transportation, The remainder of the day was employed in refreshing the troops, and in destroying military stores: in which last three artillery men—privates, Gorman, Foss, and Fried- man—were considerably injured; but, it is hoped, net disabled, by an accidental explosion. In this engagement, Col. Hays displayed great coolness and bravery, as did sleo Captains Lewis and Roberts. of the Texas rangers Lieuts. Waters and Lilly, of the Louisiana volunteers, and the lieutenants of the Texas corps, behaved most gallantly. Lieut, Ridgely, of the 4th infantry, acting assistant adjutant general, and Lieut. Whipple, o€ the 9th infantry, (volunteer aid.) behaved, asever before, with distinguirhed gallantry. rendering me prompt and efficient assistance during the engage- ment. ey were with the foremost in the charge, and in pursuit of the enemy; and not until all public proper- ty was captured, did they think of rest. Lieut. McDo- nald, of the 3d artillery, acting aesistant quartermaster, was with me in the charge, and behaved most as he ever has done upon all former occasi: Douglas and Blake were also in the charge: e-camp—and both bebaved gallantly: e much pleasure to bear both of officers and m itter than on this occasion. It af- testimony to the good oondu Never could they be- have Early on the morning of the 24th, we moved toward Puebla, Captain Roberte’s company of Texas mounted riflemen, numbering between twenty-five and thirty men, composed the edvanced guard. The remainder of the mounted riflemen were in the rear of the artille- ry. The Louisiana dragoons, under Capt. Lewis, con- stituted the rear guard. While moving with difficulty through a long mountainous pass, called the Pass of Ga- laxra, some five miles from amoras, the train became considerably extended. Retarded by the obstructions of the way,the artillery and # small train of four wagone, containing captured property drawn by Mexican mules, and driven by Mexicans, had fallen far in the rear, and were slowly progressing under my immediate superin- tendence, when it was reported that the enemy had ap- peared infront Col. Hays was immediately ordered to re- pair to the head of the column,and to engage the enemy, with the advance guard. He tound a small party of ob- servation running in under an the pursuit of two hun- dred Mexican lancers Me promptly repulsed them, and with Captain Roberts and oo: ny, and Lieu- tenants Ridgely, fens nc A Loge § ie Blake, and m: 18 secre! ir. Phelps, numberin; bon Pinlesy-tve pa Uiliantly charged, ens, ia, ‘and pursued the enemy ‘across an extended plain, and up a long precipitous ascent towurds the mountains from which they had made the attack. Midway of the hill the enemy halted and attempted to rally. They wheeled to thefront, but falling rapidly before the con- tmued charge, they again broke, and fed over ths sum- mit of the, mountain, closely followed by Colonel Hays with big small force. Here the enemy was reinforced by @ reserve of five hundred lancers, under the command of Genera! Rea The mounted riflemen not being armed with sabres, and their revolvers and rifles having all been discharged, he ordered his small force to retire to their original position. This order was coolly obeyed, and the men retired in good order, under the full charge of four or five hundred lancers. Having return- ed to their position, the enemy were immediately re- pulsed, and the port maintained until the arrival of the artillery, under Lieutenant Fields, and of the dragoons, under Captain Lewis, whom | bad ordered to the front, immediately on perceiving the strength of the enemy. It is due to these ellent officers to remark, that they moved forward to the engagement with that prompti- tude and slacrity for which they have ever been distiv- guished. Tve artillery was immediately unlimbered, when the enemy retired to the mountains, and, receiving afew rounds of grape and canister, they ditappeared For several hours they continued to hover about our march, in scattered detachments, too remote for the as- ult of our already jaded horses. And though the rifle- on dismounted and attempted to reach them on font, and the artillery was several times unlimbered and brought to bear upon them, it was impossible to bring them to another engagement. Our loss in this affair was two killed and two slightly wounded. ‘The loss of Lieutenant Ridgely, my acting sesistant adjutant general, who was mortally wounded while gallantly charging with his comrades by the side of Colonel Hays, deeply saddens the feelings of satisfac- tion with which I report the brilliant conduct of this small party at the pass of Galaxra. Private William Walpar, of the rangers, aleo fell bravely fighting. among the foremost in the charge. Lieutenant Waters, and one other, were slightly wourded — The loss of the enemy in this affair is not accurately ar- certained, but could not have been less than fifty killed and wounded. Of the killed, were two captains, one lieutenant, and also three non-commissioned officers of artillery. During the engagement, the Mexican drivers, after cutting the mules from the teams, made their es- caps. This rendered it necessary to destroy all the cap- tured property, except the large pieces of artillery, and the sabres, most of which were distributed to the mount- ed men, and the remainder destroyed Never didany officer act with more entry than did Col. Hays in this affair of the 21th. When he found it necessary to retire for the purpose of reloading—his men having no he halted in their rear, and, as the enemy ad- d, and covered ents. Lieu- t Ridgely fell a victim to a gallastry which was urpassed. Lieutenant Whipple, my present le-camp and acting assistant adjutant general, was distinguished for bis coolness and bravery. He was among the first in the charge, and, excepting Colonel Hays.was the Inst man to quit the field. Captain Roberts obarged bravely at the he.d of his company; his horse was shot under him, and he exhibited great presence of mindin making his escape. Lieut. Waters and Lieut. McDonald distinguished themselves in this action, advanciog withthe first, and retiring only with the last Lieut Blake and Mr. Phelps were also at the head of the charge, and divide with their comrades, the palm for bravery and goodcondust. Assistant Surgeons Brower and Newton, of the medical staff, merit my thanks for their promptitude and officiency in altend- ing to their professional duties. Private Glanton, of the Texan Rangers, attracted general notice for his ex!ra- ordinary activity and daring throughout the actions both of the 23d and 24th. Sergeant Myers commanded & portion of the Louisiana dragoons, and conducted them with ability through both actions. Too much praise cannot be bestowed Rar Captain Lewis for the energy and ability with which he discharged the arduous duties devolving upon him as commandant of the rear guar At about 10 o’clock of the morning of the 25th, we ar- rived at Atlixco. After four hours’ repose, we moved on to Puebla, where we arrived, without farther mol ° tion, at 2 o’clock in the afternoou—having been absent eT Sere th hi be, si fell; ave the honor to be, sir, very respeo! , your JOSEP LANE Brigadier General U. 8. A obedient servant, To R Jonxs, Adjutant General U.S A Washington, D. ©. To the above report | beg leave to subjoin, that the equadron of Louisiana volunteer di ns, commanded by Captain Lewis, led the advance towards Metamor: and the ¢ it charge into the town, in which they manifesteu the same spirit and bravery #0 conspicuous at Atlizeo, Also, that Assistant Surgeon Brower, of the 4th |udi- ana, was with the foremort in the eplendid charge of the 24th instant. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOSEPH LANE, Brigadier General U.S. A. To R. Jones, Adjutant General U.S. A. Movements of Army Officers. Gen, Pierce, U. 8. army, Capt. MoGruder, of the artil- lery, and Capt. M. E. Vaa Buren, of the mounted rifles, were at the Galt House, Louisville, Ky., on the 8th inst. Capt. V. B. was still suffering from the wound which he reosived at Cerro Gordo. jase the jon to tor of the Meine Former intimates Sayre Fe, N. M., Nov. 18, 1847. Indian Fight. An opportunity offering, by an express going to the States, I send you the particulars of a skir- mish which has taken place about forty miles from this place. Information having come to hand that a band of the Apaches were encamped in the mountains, and within striking distance, it was deemed ad- visable by the commandant of this post to send out a force to capture them, and regain a number of government cattle; an expedition was fitted out of all those that would volunteer their ser- vices for that purpose, with the privilege of se- lecting their owncommander. It was found that about one hundred and eighty had voluntarily offered themselves for the dangerous enterprise. I say dangerous, because the inclemency of the weather, und the bravery and cunning of these Indians combined, make it so. , On the 2nd instant, the company left for their field of adventure. The commander was aman by the name of Davis, who was called a good and brave soldier; the second in command was J. V. Masten, who is a young, brave and energetic man, with every qualification for an officer. There was not the least doubt by those that knew the character of these Indians, of the success of the enterprise. In about a week we had the information that the expedition was within a short distance of the Indians, and, probably would, in the day or night, come up with them; but owing to the sick- ness of the commandant, they were delayed for a number of hours, when a scouting party came in under the command of Lt. Masten, and gaye information that the Indians were encamped in acannon some three orfour miles distance, where it would be a good and safe place to attack them. The scouting party also reported that they were two or three hundred strong, with a large num- ber of horses, cattle and mules. The comman- der being too unwell to venture out, a sufficient guard was left with him, and Lt, Masten pro- ceeded for the purpose of attacking them; his command came up to them about eight o’clock, P. M.; whereupon it was deemed unadvisable to make a night attack, and Lt. Masten accordingly made such a disposition of his troops as to en- tirely surround their camp, and make the attack early in the succeeding morn. Every man was vi- gilant, and the energy that Lt. Masten displayed, inspired the men with confidence of success. Karly on the morning of the 18th, a grand charge was made from all sides, and the work of destruction continued for about half an hour, when the Indians, finding that they were unable to cope with American valor, surrendered; they lost eighty in killed, several wounded, anda number of prisoners, with about two hundred head of cattle. Lieut. Masten was slightly wounded by an arrow, but the gallantry and bravery displayed by him and those under his command, will long endear him to all who are in the least acquainted with him; and the lesson taught this savage band will long be remember- ed by the citizens of this place and surrounding country. | is me There is only five companies of the Illinois regiment at this place, and one of the Maryland mounted regiment. All, with the exception of three companies of the Missouri mounted regi- ment, have Egre south. Lt, Masten, who isa private in the St. Louis battalion of infantry, left to join his company three days ago. ‘Aupany, Jan, 12, 1848. Highly Important and Eloquent Debate in the Senute—Some of the Metal of the ‘‘New Men” —Abolitionism vs. Old Hunkerism—The Legis- lative Proceedings—Bank Investigations, §c. We have hada great day in the Senate; we have heard the thunder of the “‘ new men ;” we have seen the lion and the lamb lie down toge- ther, and we have seen the rancid waters of whigism commingle sweetly with the refined honey of locofoeoism. The Wilmot proviso resolutions of Mr. Myers, which have passed the Assembly, came up in the Senate this morning for concurrence; these resolutions, I understand, were drawn up by Mr. Preston King, the bosom friend of Silas Wright. ‘They were offered us a kind of compromise be- tween the radical whigs and the radical demo- crats, who, | solemnly believe, have sealed their compact of union. There is nothing in the atti- tude of Henry Clay to forbid such a consolidation of two sections of powerful political parties, who, itis true, are radically opposed upon ques tions of public policy of far less importance, how- ever, than this great slave question. They are forced to these solemn nuptials ; singly, either of these sections will be utterly impotent in the terrific struggle for the Presidency of 1848. The only hope of either isin union. ‘These resolutions are as follows :— Whereas, the President of the United States, in his last anvusl message, has recommended the establish- ment, by Congress, of territorial government over the conquered Mexican provinoes of New Mexico and the Californias, and the retention thereof as an indemnity; in which seid territories the institution of slavery docs not now exist; therefore— Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives re- quested, to use their best efforts to insert into any act or ordinance, establishing any, and all, such provisional or territorial government or governments, a fundame: tal article or provision, which shall provide, declare, and guaranty, that slavery or involuntary servitude, exce pt as 8 punishment for crime, whereof the party shall b: been first duly convicted, shall be prohibited therein, so long as the same shall remain a territory. Resolved, (if the Senate coneur,) ‘That the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Assembly, be re- quested to transmit a copy of the foregoing reselution re preamble to each of said Senators and Representa- ives. These resolutions having been read by the Clerk of the Senate, the Hon. Mr. Fine, of St. Lawrence, another devoted friend of Mr. Wright, rose to the question. He rose, of course, to vin- dicate the resolutions, and to urge their passage. Mr. Fine is a Senator of about fifty years of age his figure is medium, but most elegant; his hea 1s bald upon the top, and the little amount of hair which remains issilvery. He has been a repre- sentative in Congress, and he was the competitor of Judge Cady at the last election for judges of the Supreme Court. He looks a little like old Bulhon, and a little more like Martin Van Buren. His style of oratory is pleasing, and his enunci- ation is like that of a thorough-bred English- man, who has never been in America. His dress was black, his waistcoat black velvet, and his tournure, on the whole,very much like that of a judge. We are going to skeletonize his re- marks. ‘ He said, if it was known all over the Union that the institution of slavery was to be ex- tended, the death knell of the Union would be instantly rung. He spoke of that eiause in the constitution which tolerates a slave re- presentation in Congress; he called it a ‘“hor- rid clause”—‘* a shocking clause; he would not, however, be willing to vote for any resolu- tion in favor of amending this sacred instrument. As a southern statesman had said, it was superior to the wisdom of the mea who framed it. The curse of Heaven rested upon slavery; it was very evident to any person who went to the South, that there was a curse upon their land—a curse upon their beasts of burden—and a curse upon the moral and social condition of the people. He was not in the habit of saying bad things about his Southern friends, but he would read the opinions of others. [The Senator then read the | allusions which Mr. Clay made to slavery in his Lexington speech.] The honorable gentleman averred, that in his judgment, the only thing which would ultimately banish slavery from our midst was‘the suffering and the losses and the 72 depreciation of their property, which the owners of slaves must continue to expe- rience. Mr, Calhoun had said that the manumission of slaves had tended to make them blind, and idiotic, and lunatic. The honorable Senator (Mr. Fine] could readily pesaine that the superabundauce of joy which the slaves ex- perienced upon gaining their liberty would make them deranged. Instances of this kind had often occurred. He was no abolitionist, and he was not disposed to decry the South. He was in- duced to take a stand in opposition to the exten- sion of slavery, partly from pity to the slave- | holders. They were men to be pitied—a curse | rested upon their property and upon their fami- lies. If you extended slavery into new territory, he foresaw that the time would come when the | free States would ery out that it was better for the Union to be dissolved. The honorable Se- nator appealed to his colleagues not to remain passive ut this crisis—if they so remained, the Great Judge of all the earth would adjudge them quilty~they would be accessories to the go misgion of this high erime, if they remain’ The cae Pagrive. je opeech of the Genator was, in. fest, a bit» ter and sareastic criticism upon the institution of slavery. The speeches of the abolitionists in Congress are in comparison to this scathing in- vective absolutely pointless and meaningless The Senator spoke as if he were an oracle ora prone he scouted the idea of delay as sacri- lege; he insisted that the exclusion of slavery from any new territory hereafter to be acquired was not only a divine right to which the free States were entitled, but that the dissemination. i pendous evil would be a violation of instrument whose protecting shades had guarded our intancy, and guided our progress upward to maturity. ‘ i The honorable Senator was listened to with admiration by an admiring throng; he has proved himself to be a Senator of the strongest calibre; he is a man of great natural genius, and his ge- niushas been polished by application and re- flection. 5 The resolutions were ordered to be printed. Some intermitting matters were attended to, when Mr. Hall called for the consideration of the resolutions offered by him, which, as amend- ed, are as tollows: Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That ss war now exists between the United States and Mexico, it is the imperative duty of every citizen of this country to sus- tain ite government, in all proper measures,for the prose- cution of the war, in such a manner as our national ho- nor and interests demand, until it shall be terminated by an honorable peace. Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That in the acqui- sition of new territory by the United States, by purchase or otherwise, it is clearly within the constitutional power of Congress to impose any conditions or restrictions in relation to the terms upon which such additional terri- tory shall be admitted into the Union, and the organiza- tion and admission of new slave States without the as- sent of the free States, original bers of the confede- racy, would be a violation of their rights. Raolveds (i (if the Assembly concur.) That if any such hereafter b: 1d, the aot ich territory ich act may be, should contain an unaltera- ental article or provision whereby slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, shall be forever excluded from the territory acquired or annexed, Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the Senators in Congress from this State be instructed, and that the Representatives in Con; from this 8: de request- ed, to use their best efforts to carry into effect the views expressed in the foregoing resolutions. esolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the Presi- dent of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly be re- quested to transmit a copy of the foregoing resolutions to each of the said Senators and Representatives. Mr. Fine moved to substitute the House reso- lutions for the above resolutions of Mr. Hail. Mr. Bond made a brief, eloquent and powerful speech, in favor of the motion of Mr. Fine, and more especially ia favor of the inhibition of the extension of slavery over the new territories. His remarks were very creditable. The motion of Mr. Fine to substitute the House resolutions (inserted above) for the reso- lutions of Mr. Hall, was then adopted by the strong and decided vote of fourteen yeas to ten nays. This wasa vote in a Senate composed of twenty-four whigs and eight democrats. This was the Sdoption by this body of democratic resolutions, drawn and offered by democrats, at the sacrifice of resolutions drawn by a whig and advecated by whigs. So the game of the radi- cal whigs is before you. To strengthen their union with the radical democrats, they abandon a conservative whig resolution, and adopt in its stead a Wilmot proviso resolution. The issue is fairly made up—the line of division is drawn. The House resolutions having been substi- tuted forthe resolutions of Mr. Hall, the ques- tion was upon the final adoption of the former. Mr. Bockee moved to amend the first resolution by striking cut the words ‘so long as the same al remain a territory,” and inserting, in lieu thereof, the word “ forever.” At the request of a Senator, the question upon the motion to amend, and also upon the passage of the resolutions, was deferred tll to-morrow. It will be recollected that when the resolutions were pending in the House, a motion was made to amend the first resolution in a way precisely similar to that suggested by Mr. Bockee. The member of the House who moved to amend, withdrew his motion, at the jest of the gen- tleman who offered the resolutions: 1 think the Senate will disagree to the motion of Mr. Bockee, and that the resolutions ye pase in the shape in which they came from the House. They have been made a special order for to- morrow morning. . , The Senate posteriorly had under considera- tion a certain bill defining the duties and pow- ers, and organising the department, of State En- ineer and Surveyor, under this Jaceipteeey: he Senate did no? vote upon the bill, = In the House, this morning, the following im- portant resolutions, in relation to the bauking investigations now in progress, were offered by Mr. Bowie, of New York: Resolved, That the Comptroller bo, and be is hereby requested to transmit to this House, copies of all the correspondence which he, or his agents may have had with persons purporting to be officers of any of the banks of t! tate, which hi Jat suspended specie y ments, or of other banks of this State that are not, in his opinion, in a perfectly sound condition. ved, That the Comptroli-r be also requested to transmit to this House, copies of all testimony which has been taken by his agente, on the minations of the said several officers in relation to the affairs of the sald banks; and that he be requested to transmit all the information in his possession, which will enlighten this House in regard to the condition of the unsound or susdended banks of this State. By a standing rule of the House, the above re- solutions lie over one day. The above resolutions having been read, Mr. Bowen gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill requiring the banks of the city of New York to make weekly returns to their agent in that city, of the amount of specie in their vaults, the aggregate to be published in the public news- papers sf 5 he above resolutions of enquiry, directed to the Comptroller, will pass without doubt, No honest man dare oppose them, and there is no sound bank in this State but will be disposed to grant all proper facilities for examination into its affairs. z The resolutions condemning the postage law, passed at the last session of Congress, were adopted by the House to-day, by a vote of 113 yeasto3nays. ‘ The legal commissioners will report to the Le- gislature in a few days. The bill authorizing the Governor to appoint seven harbor masters at the port of New York (one of them to reside in Brooklyn,) passed the House yesterday. _ The beautiful Miss Dean continues to sustain herself with remarkable success ; she is playing leading tragic characters, and the impression which she has Pestle is one rather of surprise at her wondertul personal beauty and the tault- lessness of her acting. She isa tragic actres#— a young American lady—and she is destined to fill a front rank in her grand profession Law Intelligence. Ix tHe Surneme Count, 1x Equity—General Te: . 14—Present, Justives Strong, McCoun, and Ed- wards—John Smith Rogers vs. Thomas Mounsey and others.—This was a rehearing by way of appeal from the decree of Judge Edmunds. In 1834, Thomas Mounsey and — Todd entered into partnership in the brewing business, which was to last for ten years. Articles of partnership ‘wore duly executed, and the concern located in Cherry street. Shortly afterwards they sold s third of the concern to Robert Belisborow, & sum o: $14,000, The eee. ae was 5 oben awa 4 to @ person nam logers, wi sul juently tothe plaintift In 1838, Bellsborow withdrew, ich time, as he alleges, a verbal agreement was en- tered into between himself and the other partners for a sale of bis share io the partnership concern, for which he was to receive $25,000, no part of which he received. Mounsey and Todd, after the withdrawal of Belisborow, took in ase partner, s man named Bullock. Mounsey died in March, 1841, and Todd died in the month of No- vember following, upon which Bullock became the surviving partner. Previous to the deaths of Mor sey and Todd, a bill wes filed to foreclose the m Ss the cause was not, however, brought to a earing uatil after their deaths, when the usual decree of reference to a master was made; the mas- ter mad in of which a concern put up to sale by the master, and sold to Mr. Beltsboro. ‘Alter payment of the sum reported due to to the mort- ng Hed yan hat ap mye Mr. Bells- oro next applied ‘to the Court of Chan , to be paid $25,000 with mg ew the of the purchase money of his one- concern. Upon that ay reference was made to the master, to enquire and be gr amongst other hat interest Bellsboro had in the concern, and thi what to bim for principal interest, &c., (if any- thing) The claim of Mr. Bellsboro was opposed im the master’s office by the representatives of the de- ceased partners,and the creditors of the ernest ee cern—on thi t of Bellsboro it insisted that his claim amounted to an equitable bee under which ‘he was entitled to the whole amount of his demand. On the other side it was contended that the agreem between him and Mounsey & Todd was never consummated ; that is, that there never was apy deed or written instrument between them, and therefore his claiin was void under the statute of frauds, and that he Ca come, eee a to 1634, by } - tt {4 cee shown thet thete deaths he revolved of 1834. To thin it wee replied that he was taken into partnership by Bullock. the surviving partner, after the deaths of the other partners, and that it wae in his capa city asthe partner of Bullock he received these rents; but that from the time he withdrew fom the partnership in 1888, he had never inter‘e:< until he became partner asecond time. The Mester reported againat the claim of Mr. Bellsborow, to which report exceptions were taken by the latter, and the case was afterwards heard by Judge Edmonds, on report and exceptions, His Honor confirmed the Master's report, and ordered Mr. Bellabo- row to pay the costs of the proceedings in the Master's office. To thin decision an appeal was taken The case was argued by Mr B. D. Silliman, for Mr Bellsborow; and by Mr. A. Thompson, for Mrs. Mounrey and daugh- ter. The Court affirmed Judge Edmonds’ order, except as to the costa, which they directed to be paid out of the funds in court ; and further, that their order should be without prejudice to the rights of Mr. Bellsbarow, in settling the partnership eccounts. Cincurr Count, Jan. 13—Before Judge Morse Haines vs. Walter and Warren Brady.—This was an action on the oase, to recover damages for alleved falre representations made! y defendants to plaintiff, in the sale of archooner, In January, 1546, the plaintiff bad occasion for a small schooner, snd applied to the de- fendants to know if they had one fur sale, or if not, if they knew of any other person who Defendants replied they had a schooner called the Jane Ray, which they would sell him, and represented her to be bulit of ouk, that sho was only eleven years old, and that she could be insured for $1,000 at five per cent. Upon these representations, the plaintiff purchased her for $1600, He now alleges, that it turned out she was built of black walnut instead of oak ; that she was over eleven years old. and could not be insured for over $500 at 10 per cent. Adjourned. For plaintiff, Mr. R. Tyson ; for de- fendants, Mr. J. Haekett. Cover or Ge Recorder Soott Jonas B. Phillips, rat Sessions, Jan. 11.—Before jermen De Forrest and Kelly. aq , Asaistant District Attorney Trial for keeping @ Disorderly House.—John Strad- man, indicted for keeping a diaorderly house ut No. 301 ‘Warhington street, was called to trial. On the part @ prosecution, Capt. Perry, of the 5th ward police, testified that repeated complaints had been made to him about the house in question, as being the resort of fe- males of lewd character, and that, on this recount, he had visited the house himself several times, for the pur- pose of making observations aud that, on one of those occasions, he saw two females thers, whose conduct was very different from what it ought to ba James Buans, a cabman, depored that he had visit- ed the house i had taken something to {whom be had treated; that he had pald mcney to Mrs, Stradman for the use ofa bed one afternoon; that on the occasion al- luded to he did not sleep alone, nor did one of his cwn ep with him; that he was so well pleased with his Tomes owt the soposra, trom whieh it pever ibewie arate ia ee Sander the dowd | 10,006. i visit that he should like to have repeated it very often. ‘This was a year ago last summer. CHARL DAaLLAMAansey testified that he had been at house of defendant, and had seen (quite a flashy wo- there, who invited witness to reain with her ‘This occurred some time between the beginning of April and the latter part of May. Cranes C, Eviiorr testified that he knew the pre- mises occupied by the accused, and had heard noises there at a late hourat night; also, that ho had seen men and women go in and out at unseasonable hours. For the defence, Jaatxs Woon, of No. 308 Washington, street, testified that he lived next door to the accused and had never seen any improper conduct, and never heard anything against the character of the house until a Mr. Farley spoke to him on the subject. Henny Rutces testified that he had known the ac- oused for several years; had visited his house frequently, and had never seen anything wrong going on there, nor ene females, except those of Mr. Stradman’s own fa- mily. Several other witnesses testified to the good character of the accused. James Bryan, policeman, testified as foliows:—I am acquainted with the house No. 301 Washington street, consider It @ disorderly house; eral times with persons from the country, who were stopping at my house; they wanted to see the fashions; | took them to the house of Strad- man; the reason I went tothe house was to smufe my quests; we went to see the “ performances; one of Stradman’s daughters once dresred herself up, painted her face, and sung some of the most bawdy songs that ! ever heard The evidence was here brought toa close, and the jury, after a brief absence, returned into Court, and ren derea a verdict of * Not Guilty.” Case of Charles W. Carpencer, The Grand Jury of the present term, having fouad two indictments sgainst the before named individual for forgery, one for having been an accessory before the fact, in furnishing Wm. N. Andross with counterfeit bank notes, purport- ing to be iseued by the Oc an Bank of Newburyport, and inducing him to pasa the same; the other indict- ment charging bim with aidivg the escape of Andross trom justice, by procuring straw bail, ko, was this morning brought into court aud the amount of his bail fixed at $1 500 on each indictment, in default of whieh, he was detained for trial. Trial for Grand Larceny. —George Green was then called to trialon charge of having been concerned with James Wiison ia stealing five barrels of flour, worth $31 25, the property of Alexander Hubbs, George Hubbs, aod Benjamin Brush, on the 28th of December last Avex. V. Hunes, on being examined on the part of the people, deposed aa follows: —I am rocer, at the corner of South and Montgomer: On the evening of the 28th of December last, five barrels of flour were stolen from the sidewaik in front of my store. I recovered the flour through the efforts of offlcere Barton and Leg- gett; only one of the barr.is was marked, There was nothing by which I conld identity the rest, except the brands Epvmunp B. Smita, earman, deposed that he was em- ployed by a man, to cart five barrels of four from the corner of Montgomery and South streets, to the foot of Delancy street It wasdusk at the time, and I could soarcely distinguish the features of # person. I know George Smith by sight; I have carted for him from vee- sels; he is » atevedore. Patarcn Mewan, testified that om Wednesda: 29th. the prisoner came (e my house in 16th stre hired the ceilar, as he representes, to store apples flour in. He put some barrels of flour in it on that day, and on the following day two officers came and took it d on going to the police court with the officer, prisoner (Greene) th: and identified him as individual who hired the Syivanus Gaiswoup, carman, testified that Wilson employ o cart aload of flourfrom 10th to 19th street, on the 29th of December last. After placing the flour on my cart at Mr. Barker’s porter hous 10th street, he gave me some directions, which way he wanted me to go to 19thastreet. He finally told me to put down the flour at the foot of 18th street, where he paid me, and remained with the flour. The same dey | met an officer who asked me about the flour, and gave what in- formation | could. Tuomas R. Banton, policeman, testified, that being informed on the 29th vit., that some flour had been stolen, and that it was supposed to be in the llth ward, | proceeded to looout for the same, aud met with Mr. Griswold, who gave me such information as led to the arrest of Wilson and the recovery of the floer, which was found in Mehan’s ceilar, in Sixteenth street. Mr. Hubbs had previously described the barrels, at least he said that one was marked ‘ Lake.” and the brands of the other were the same; when Wilson was brought out for examination, he was asked whether he knew Greene, in reply to which, he stated that he had no acquaintanee witb him, and had seen him but twice, somewhere on the North River side of the city. On Greene being asked whether he knew Wilson, he said that he knew him very well; that Wilson had been at his house frequently. Gitseat Leaorrt, policeman, deposed that on takin, Mr. Mehan to. the station house, he at once identifie Greene as the man who hired the cellar from him The prosecution here rested, when several witnesses were called in behalf of the accused, to show that he had always sustained @ good character, and was & hard working and trustworthy man. The then urged that the indictment was defective, inasmuch as it set forth that the dour was the property of Alexan- der Hubbs and Benjamin Brush, while the evidence ad- it belonged to Alexander Hubbs, ‘ubbs, and Benjamin Brush. At this stage of the court adjourned until to. ¥ THe Uniten vania, and Nathani mitted At orneys and Coun i And on motion of Mr. Webster, Frederick A. Talmadge and Nathan K Hall, Eaqs., of New York, were admitted Attorneys and Counsellors of this Court. No.3 Chas. Patterson vs. Edmund P Gaines and Myra bis wife, on appeal from the Circuit Court of the Uni- ted ‘States for Louisiana. Mr. Justice Wayne de- livered the opinion of this Court, reversing the decree of the said Circuit Court in this cause, and remanding the same to the said Court with di- rections that a decree shall be made in the said Court in this case, declaring that a lawful marriage was con- tracted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvanis, between Daniel Clark and Zuline Carriere, and that Myra Clark, now Myra Gaines, is the lawful and only child of that mar- that the said Myra is the forced heir of her father, and isentitled to four-fifths of bis estate, after the ex- ve donation in the will of IS11 is reduced to the disposable quantum which the father could legally give to others; that the property described in the answer of Charles Patterson was of the estate of Daniel Clark at the time of hie death; that it was illegally sold by those who had no right or authority to make « sale of it; that the titles given by them to the pur- a by the purchaser, to the defendant, ‘atterson, including those given by the buyer from the first purchaser to Charles Patterson, ars void, and that the said property is liable asa part of the estate of Daniel Clark to the legitime of the forced beir, and that the defendant, Charlies Patterson, shall surr der the same as shail be directed by the mandate of thie @ourt amongst other things to be done ja the premises No 145, Mary Ana Ven Ness, plaintiff inerror, vs Cor- nelius P. Van Noss, administrator of John P. Van Nees. The argument of the motion to dismiss this writ of er- M i rt thereof. ror was concluded by Mr. Bradl lyr oH. Clark, the sppellant, Adjourned till to-morrow, 11 o'clock. Miscellaneous. Bh A fight recently took piace at Jefferson City, Hickman, th: vedios of the Metropolitan, joe, the leasee of the State penitentiary 0! shot five times at his antegenist, and smcoesded in slightly wound- inghim twice, Price was armed only with Oy 4 himeelt ney wer a tous withont Soh rather injury being tnflicced by wither Bt. Lowte cor. Low.aviste Journal population of Wankesbs rototy ie bet ween Wierowrts