The New York Herald Newspaper, February 8, 1848, Page 2

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Y TRY 2) Tower —Cwannes XII—Vin- Mowmy—Dox Caesar pe Barax=Tun Maggio Chetham street—Mrtamo- CHATHAM THE > . Pollywogs—!nish Lion—Texan ra: or, The Last of the Rancers. BROADWAY ODEON. Broadway—Comic Sinaix, &e.—Moprn Antists. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway; near Broome street-— ® Crnr ty’s Minerre.s—Ermiorian SinGina—Burure Darcina, Ke. PANORAMA HALL, Broad ‘Bn hib'ti> y. ness Hovston st— Bax err River or Awnccent JERUSALEM—TWO ex” clark, P.M. ert sont v 5 ‘yan The Whe Electric Telegraph. Our readers will find the usual summary of telegraphic, congressional, legislative, miscel- laneous, commercial and marine intelligence, under the proper head. In the United States Senate, Mr. Johnson, of Louisiana, submitted a resolution directing the Postmaster General to report to the Senate the cause of the repeated failures of the southern mail, and also, what le- | gislation would be required to prevent the mail from New Orleans being beaten in future by private expresses. We refer the Postmaster General to the files of the Herald for matter to make out his report with, as all necessary infofmation will be found therein. Mr. Doug- jass, of Illinois, reported a bill to the Senate, to establish a territorial government in Oregon. The Ten Regiment bill was taken up, Mr. Hunter, of Virginia, having the floor. Ia his speech he assumed a position antagonisti- eal to the administration, and advocated the project of a defensive line, similar to that suggested by Mr. Calhoun. In the House of Representatives, resolutions were passed for the presentation of gold medals to Generals Taylor and Scott. Mr. Wilmot made a per- sonal explanation in relation to an article in the Union, which he said had attacked him on account of his opposition to Mr. Buchanan. The day’s deliberations ended with a farce, in which Mr. Giddings, of Ohio, sustained the principal character, by offering a resolution of thanks to Albert Gallatin, for his recent efforts the war between Mexico and the in opposition to United States. The resolution caused conside- | rable mirth among the members, and was laid | over to be Jaughed at again. Read ell the repotrs | Highty Important—Settlement of the Mexi- can Questia We have received private intelligence of such | a nature, from Washington, Vera Cruz, and the of Mexico, as to justify us in the conviction that the Mexican question is settled, that there | is now a peace between the two countries of the only nature th ; and that it is much for every one to settle his mind un- | der the belief and solemn conviction that the rrad absorption and annexation of allof Mex- itive destiny of both republics. The at rumors and agitations about negotiations or peace, not only serve to unsettle the public mind to no purpose whatever, but even to create lifieulty and distraction among mercantile and nterests, of a very important magnitude. ch bet if all the various interests ntry make up their minds that our pre- ons with Mexico furnish the only kind we shall ever attain, and that this very d maxim should go to quiet the public mind | n our relations with Mexico hereafter. | The command of the American army is for we can ge De oth It will be of the co en rip, VG of oli binds executed heautsfully and with | Orders rece ved at the Publication Office, cor- | | the time of the Montezumas. | the South Sea | can government of some kind in Mexico, the composed of revenues drawn from the country of the Aztecs. Under American rule, her public | affairs, conducted with energy and enterprize, | similar to the manner in whieh revenues are col- | lected in the United States, we have no doubt that Mexico, in less than ten years, would yield revenue double that which the United States could do, and that the possession of that country for only fifteen years, or twefty years, would enable the United States government to pay not only all debts arising out of its conquest, but all the original debts of Mexico herself, with every other kind of national and State debt which has been contracted in this country. It is proposed, therefore, that in annexing all of the Mexican Republic.to the United States, that the revenues of that country, over and | above the expenses of keeping possession of it, should be applied in equal proportions, to | the payment of the debt of the United States, the national debt of Mexico to Eu- rope, and also the State debts of the several States of this country now in a state of repudia- tion. The people of Illinois, Michigan, and other States, some of them owing heavy Siate debts and some not, have all furnished materia's by which the conquest has been made; and some of the financial benefits of that conquest, grow- ing out of the possession of that country for fif- teen or twenty years, ought to be enjoyed by the States in the manner we have pointed out. In this view of appropriating the financial re- sults of the annexation of the whole of Mexico, there would be combined all thuse various inte- rests inthis country, in Earope and Mexico, con- nected with the several public debts of the Uni- ted States, of Mexico, and the several States of this country, to creaitors in Europe and else- where. The wealth of Mexico in twenty years hence, would be sufficient to reimburse the whole of those debts, which, in the aggregate, only amount in dollars as follows :— Public debt of the United States... .. . ... .$100,000,000 Public debt of Mexico, due in Europe and ++ 80,000,000 State debtsof the several States of the Uni- ted States. seececereceeeeeeen ess 120 000,000 Total). ces cese serene oe vee cre + «$800,000 000 Another question that will, undoubtedly, arise out of this new and original view of Mexican af- fairs, is its aspect in regard to its justice and morality as between nations. We might be call- ed robbers, and plunderers, and thieves, by some of the robbers, and plunderers, and thieves of Europe, for proposing or carrying into effect such an arrangement with Mexico, but we are per- suaded thatthe absorption by, or annexation of all Mexico to the United States, and the com- municating to that people a little of the spirit and enterprise which have made the United States what it 1s, would be one of the greatest benefits and advantages to the Mexican race, that could be conferred on them The Spanish conquest made them Catho- lies of the middle ages, and attempted to engraft on them some of the intelligence, industry and habits of old Spain. While the Spanish domin- ion lasted, some of these traits of character were exhibited in more or less relief; but since that country became independent, it has shown nothing but symptoms of returning barbarism, anarchy, and a gross savage state. The Ameri- can conquest, with all the lights and improve- ments, both religious and scientific, of the pre- sent age, will communicate to the Mexican peo- ple a new energy and anew life, which in twen- ty years will change the nature of the country, and assimilate its people to a christian and enlightened age. They are called Catholics at this day, but they are not much removed in their religious notions from what they were in The name of the Deity; the locality of heaven, and the forms of worship, may be somewhat changed; but still they are as ignorant of the true essentials of christianity, of the spirit of the gospel, of the im- portance of education, and of the light and im. provements of the age, as the veriest savages of The organization of an Ameri- opening of that country to the enterprize of the people of this land, would bea vast and essential service to such a people. Our missionary socie- ties, tract societies, Yankee school-masters, our traders, our manufacturers, our preach- ers of the gospel, our lecturers and phi- losophers, would all crowd into Mexico, spread over that beautiful land, afd commu- nicate new energy, new feelings, and some of the best and purest forms of christianity, which would really be a benefit to the whole of that half-civilized and semi-ehristian people. Even the Catholic priests there are a sort of semi-demi- savages, who would be educated and taught by such a change; while they would be protected in a proper way, their flocks would be instructed properly. In every aspect of the case, the more attention and reflection we give to the annexation of the at conferred by the President and Secre~ he pres | on Major Gen. Butler. Gen. Scott | | | | ry of W x the sitting of the pre- 1 itis highly proba- » United States in a | ovement made towards re. p a treaty of pence, hereto- | fore attr edto Mr. Trist and General Scott, is no doubt correctly reported, but it will never g, from the fact that the ad- | tion have made up their minds to have | eace with Mexico, such as Mexico could in consequence of her being without a vernment of apy stability or an army of any power. In another point of view, nothing will | ehort time ng the ount to any rrow out of these attempts to negotiate. The i ial question is rapidly approach- ing, d the gravest of the issues in that contest, will, undoubtedly, be the annexa- 3 and tion of the whole of that splendid republi this issue the Presideat and his friends have made up their minds to, notwithstanding the dis- | nelination they show in Congress and out of it, | to go the whole figure. All qualificitions, or reservations, or statements pretending to be satisfied with a part of thatcountry, are intended merely for the purpose of leading astray the whigs | or the opposition. There is nothing real or posi- tive inany of those indications com'oz from the dministration quarters Now, under the positive belief that the annexa- | tion of the whole of Mexico is certain, it will be- come 4 great question of discussion and agitation | for the next few months thronghout the country | 1s to its policy, its feasibility, its prac ability, | and its influence on the future destiny and history of this country. These are important questions, and ought to be examined with great care and } ttentio We have received n vithin the last few days, popers documents, and nber of valuable whole of Mexico to the United States, the more satisfied we are that the present prospect shouid not be allowed to escape, and that the policy of retaining the whole of our conquest there, and or- ganizing a new government, and a new order of | society, on new principles of civilization, would be one of the best and happiest things for Mexico and the Mexican people that ever took place. It would place us, also, in the van of all other na- tions, in respect to power, civilization, wealth, revenue, and every thing that man can wish for in this world, or hope for in the next. There is, therefore, peace with Mexico at this moment; and, we believe, there will be no other peace than that which now extsts. It is the best peace we could have. ‘Tax Opera.—Last night there wasa tremendous house at the Astor Place theatre. It was as full | and as fashionable as on the most crowded night of the season. Indeed, the amphitheatre seemed fuller than on any former occasion. We do not want to say much about the performances, until we have again read Esop’s Fables. In this de- generate age, it is best to say as little as possible about everything. All the questions in music and opera, which were expected to have been settled last night, areas open and unsettled as ever—as open as the Bay of Biscay, and as unset- tled as the Mexican question. Indeed, we much fear that it will be as difficult and as long to de- cide on any question in music by the 6lite of | New York as it is to come to any conclusion by the élite of Congress. For the rest of this musi- cal criticism, see “the well-known fable of Esop.” The Superior Court com- Law Busrness. menced the February term yesterday, with a calendar of 465 causes. By this it would seem, that the business of this court has greatly in- creased since the new judiciary system went ments, collected by many of our military manders in the interior of Mexico; and from apers and documents, we have every | reason to believe that the capability of Mexico, from the wealth of that country, and its means, m a state of order and peace, of furnishing | revenue, h en uaderrated. Mexico is undoubtedly « the richest and noblest !, comprehending all soils, kinds of metals, from the ableto the moet \ There is not countries in all climates, and most ve euch en The statements of ful. er country under the gun, Mexico, published dunog t! * by Mr. Poinsett and others, have been based op con dition of Mexico in the, state of demora on and aBarchy to which the has been Subjected for the Inst twenty-five years. When that co i 0 half of the ¥ panioh jonarchy was | loring and sssumin; into effect. How is this? Is it more profitable 1 to go to law no: (The crowded state of our columns compe! us to postpone publishing until to-morrow, the “ Brief or Argument of William Christy,” in the Gaines case Tur Wratuer —Already in this our South. ern latitude, do the harslogers of mil and balmy epring begin to peer forth. The bud of leaf- let and the bioseom cf flower, show symptoms of resus- citation and of the reanimation ofnature. The wither ed turf, ia park and paddook, oasting off ite’ sear co- nature's favorite green. Birds no longer rit silently churlish in fan ond tree: bough, but gaily chirp their morning matins—and into every living thing the revivifying breath ot the season | seems to be infused.—N. 0. Delta, Jan. 29/h Snow to the depth of seven or eight inches fell at Al- = on Friday night, and was fast meiting on Setar. lay. At Fort Mann, Ark,, Jan. 10th, there war no nows worth a bad per Bn though « ‘args bumber of deaths had oo: from diseases viously coptracted wr a4 Tux “Wait Known Fanix or Esor.”"—Since the publication of General Taylor's admirable letter in reply to Mr. Marcy, which we published exclusively and ahead of all our contemporaries on Saturday last, it having been communicated to us most correctly by telegraph from Washing- | ton, we have hearda great many enquiries re- | specting that “ well known fable” alluded to by the distinguished chieftain, in almost every rank of society. “What table is it?” ‘Where is it?” “Where can it be found?” ‘Ishould like to see the fuble the General alludes to.” These are the | questions puton all sides respecting tne “ well kuown fable,” and here it is:— Tue weit KNown Fase. One hot, euitry dey, a wolfanda lamb happened to come just st ihe same time, to quench their thirst in the sires of a clear silver brook, that ran tumbjo; | down the ide of @ rocky mountain. The wolf stoo: upon the highor ground, and the lamb at some distance from him down thecurrent However, the wolf, having mind to pioka querrel with him, asked him what he meant by diturbing ibe water, and making it so mudd: | that he could not rit id, at the same time, demi ed satisfaction. The lamb, frightened at this threaten- ing ebarze, told bum, ia s tone as mild as possible, that with humble erhmission, he could not conceive how that could be, sinos ths water which he drank ran down trom the woif to him, and, therefore, could not be atsturped 80 iar up the stream. Be that as it will, re- plies (ue wolf, yon ura e rascal, and I have been told that ‘ou treated wo with ill language behind my back, about haite yearage. Upon my werd, ssys the lamb, the time ea quent ou was before I betas od oe SOG hooper it to no purpose to argue any longer ag: ruth, fel intomareshpnnaion: eaten aad cenlag ‘at the mouth as Jf he wed deen mad; and drawing nearer to the lamb, ~ Swrah,’! says he, “if it was not you, it was your fa- ther, and thatis all one.”” 80 he seized the poor, inno = heipiess thing, tore it to pieces, and made a mes! of tt. Tur Ovp Arriication. The thing which is pointed at ia this fable iss0 ob- vious, that it will be impertinont to multiply words ebout it. When e cruel, ill-natured man has a mind 10 abuse one inferior to himself, either in power or sourege, though he has not given the least eccasion for it, how does he resemble the wolf! whose envious Fapacious temper could not bear to see innocence live quietly in its neighborhood. In short, whenever i! are wer, innocence and integrity are sure to eke oe the more vicious the Se is, the better countenance for their own nous measures; to pra:tise honesty in bad times, is being liable to suspicion enough; but if any one should dare to scribe it, it is ten to one but he ‘be impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors ; to stand up for justice in a degenerate corrupt state, is tacitly to up- braid the government, and seldom fails of 1g down ngeance upon the head of him that offers to stir in ite defence, ‘here cruelty and malice are in combination with pewer, nothing is 60 easy for them as to find a pre tence to tyrennize over innocenee, and exercise all man- ner of injustice, The above is the ‘well-known fable,” by Esop, and the application, as written by his com- mentator, and handed down to us. We shall, however, modernize it so as to make it applica- ble to the year 1848, as follows:— Tur New Appuication. One sultry day, a wolf of a president anda lamb of a general happened to come at the same time to quench their thirst in the stream of pub- lic opinion, that ran tumbling down the side of a rocky mountain. The president stood upon the higher ground, and the general at some distance from him, down the current. However, the pre- sident having a mind to pick a quarrel with him, asked him what he meant by disturbing the wa- ter ofpublic opinion by writing lettera, and ma- king it so muddy that he could not drink, and at the same time demanded satisfaction. The gene- ral, amazed at this threatening charge, told him in a tone as mild as possible, that, with humble submission, he could:not conceive how that could be, since the water which he drank ran down from the president to the general, and, there- fore, could not be disturbed so far up the stream. Be that as it may, replies the president, you have been publishing letters, and I have been told that you have treated me with ill language behind my back. Upon my word, says the general, I have done no such thing. The president find- ing 1t to no purpose to argue any longer against truth, fell into a great passion, swearing and foaming at the mouth as if he had been mad, and drawing near to the general, “‘Sirrah,” says he, “if it was not you, it was General Gaines that published the letter, and that is all one to me.” So he seized the poor innocent general and tried to tear him to pieces and make a meal of him; but while endeavoring to do so, discovered that instead of a lamb, the wolf got hold of a bear, which happened to have a lamb’s skin over his head, but will perhaps tear the wolf to pieces be- fore the Ides of November—who knows ? We shall leave President Polk to draw the ap- plication to ‘ihe well known fable of Esop.” Fourirrism aNp Fourrerites.—We publish in another part of this day’s paper a very interest- ing erticte on the subject of Fourierism and Fouricrites, from the Observer, a religious paper, published by Sydney Morse & Co., in this city. This article is extremely interesting, in refer- ence to the attempt made in this country, during the last three or four years, by individuals and journals, to introduce into the social system of the people of the United States the doctrines and plans of the celebrated Charles Fourier, a French philosopher of the last century, who died a few years ego in Paris, and left in that city the legacy of his papers and views, which are now in prac- tice among several people and classes of society in that metropolis. The leading journal in promoting these new doctrines in this country, is the New York Tri- bune, under the management of Messrs Greeley and McElrath; who, with an affectation of bene- volence and morality, are the great promoters of the strange views and striking doctrines of Fou- rier. Indeed, they attempt to conceal and cover up the ulterior objects of this new doctrine, under general terms, and by an affectation of great phi- lanthropy and benevolence for the poorer classes ofsociety. The same journal, which isthe great organ of the Fourierite system and doctrine, is al- so the organ of abranch of the whigs of New York, and is patronized by both of-the existing com- mittees. Some of the leaders, it is probable,are not acquainted with the character, pretensions, and purposes of this new system of morals and phi- losophy ; but before we have done, we will en deavor to enlighten them upon the subject. During our recent visit to Europe, we resided in Paris nearly six months last winter. In that time we had a variety of opportunities of making ourselves acquainted with the history of Charles Fourier, and his principal doctrines upon morals, religion, socicty, &c., both from the special sects that follow his views, and from the more en- larged associations which have been organised in Paris. These principles are spreading to an extent in that metropolis which is almost as- tounding and wonderful to people of ordinary life. In the winter time, the Fourierites of Paris collect together, get up public dinners, make orations, drink toasts, and develope their sentiments ina variety of ways. Some of these clubs, or coteries, ofa higher order, also get together and enjoy themselves with ali the good things of this life, talking of the ‘* good time coming,” as they say and look for. At the close of these private feasts they generally throw off all restraint, and indulge in scenes of licentiousness, men and women, ak most too gross to be uttered in language or ex- preesed upon paper. The abolition ot all mar- riages, and the organization of licentiousness, are openly avowed in the doctrines of Fourier as a part of their new social system, and are practised by his disciples, and carried on by them to an extent, even” beyond belief, in the clubs and societies of the French metropolis. We have collected a number of curious facts, descriptions, books, publications, &e., relating to this new sect of religion or philosophy, and shall show to the American people during the next few months, what the doctrines of associa- tion, as advocated by Messrs. Greeley and McEl- rath, really mean, as understood by its founder and disciples in Paris; and what the public have to expect in supporting and encouraging these philosophers, who spend all their energies and their powers, in laboring to bring about this new reform, as they oal! it, for the benefit and ree formation of the people ef the United m4 Cincpiation or Newsparsrs.—Bset ACCEPTED. —Messrs. Greeley and McElrath, of the Tribune, as far as we understand them, have tacitly ac- cepted our proposition of a bet, made the other day, as a test of the respective circulation of the two journals; but they add, by way of addi tion or amendment on their part, the follow” ing :— “ We have just one straight forward offer to make ‘We will erp one honorable and disinterested men aud the Herald shall another, the two having power, if they choose, to appoint a third, and all of them shall have free access at all times to the books, offices, and press-rooms of the two establishments, until they are fully satisfied as to the actual circulation of both jour nals. They shall then draw up a statement of the ave- rage circulation of each paper, stating how many copies are issued daily, meals, and otherwise, and this state- ment shall be published three times, both morning and evening, in the daily, aud once each in every other edi- tion of the two papérs respeotively. directly under the editorial head; and if they report that the Herald has more subscribers and buyers than the Tribune—taking the aggregate circulation of each paper—we will pay the expense of the scrutiny and give $100 to each of the two principal orphan asylums in our city; but if the Tribune is proved to have the largest total circulation. beng the yerala shall pay the expense, and give the $200 as afor “ What says the Herald to this? Yea or nay?” To this proposition and enquiry of Messrs. Greeley and McElrath, we reply in the affirma- tive. We accept it, and are ready to go into the investigation, and are willing to test the two bets—the one made by us, and the other proposed to us—as soon as they (Messrs. G. and McE.) are ready. I this investigation, before it is ended, we will show that the New Yor/: Herald has circulation among the respectable, intelligent, moral, and intellectual classes of this country, beyond that of any other journal in New York, or the United States. No other paper has such a comprehensive and respectable circulation, as the Herald has in this country, and we @ - ly believe we can show that our aggregate circu- lation is greater than that of any other journal 1n the world, including the journals of London and Paris. As regards advertising, we have only to say that we have rejected more advertising than the Tribune ever published. We only accept adver- tisements upon certain terms, and for certain times. Advertising, however, is a matter of smallmoment. Circulation is the principal es- sence and existence of a newspaper. When will the T'ribune be ready to go into the investigation connected with our respective bets of the circulation of both journals! We are ready. For Rio Janzrro.—The fast sailing ship Cou- rier, Captain Wolfe, leaves here at noon to-day for James River, to receive the remainder of her cargo, when she will proceed direct to Rio Ja- neiro. Persons desirous of sending letters or pa- pers by her, will find a mail bag at this office ua- til 11 o’elock A.M. ‘Theatrical ant Musical. Park Tueatrs.—Time rans on with unerring swift ness, and everything must come to an end, even the very best of things. This isthe case with the Circur ings more of the splendid para- phernalia of this fine circus company are left. To ray they have succeeded during their present stay at the Park, is not using strong enough terms; they have not only succeeded, but have been it every evening; we do not think what can be termed a bad house one evening since they opened The patronage proves un. questionably that they have intrinsic merit. They last night gave 1 mance. Moseley, the scenic i mani, and all the other favorite and excellent e troupe, appeared in their various much satisfaction as usual. Bowery Tuzatne—An immense audience was gather- ed together last night at this splendid theatre, to greet the sppearance of three attractive artists. “ Victorine” was the piece selected for the first appear- ance of Miss Constance Clarke, and Mr. Waleott. Miss Clarke is sn accomplished actrers, and was received with tremendous applause. Mr. Walcott also had cause to be pleased with the reception he met with, while the au- dience evidenced their great satisfaction by repeated ap- plause. Mr. T. D. Rice, an old favorite, then appeared, in the laughable farce of “ Jumbo Jum.” and it is almost needless to say Lauber fagd ee the peculiar char- acter and manners of the negro. '@ never saw an au- dience more delighted, or merriment and isughter so un- restrained and universal, as that produced by the humor- ous sallies of wit and humor to which this really clever little farce gives such frequent occasion. Thescene where Jumbo Jum, having received a bundle of Deborah’s clothes to get mangled, on consulting his dictionary finding that to mangle is ‘‘to tear in pieces,” procee = cordingly to tear a lot of bona fide petticoats, gowns, ke &o. into shreds and tatters, the house shook with the hearty, cordial laughter of ‘a highly amused audience. For a fresh regale, this evening. of interesting pieces, with names as attractive as the pieces, consult our adverting columns. Cnatwam Tuxitne—Mr. and Mrs. Brougham (late Mies Nelson) made their appearance here last evening, and were greeted by a very crowded audience. The opening pleceselested for the occasion was “The White Horse of the Peppers,” Mr. Brougham playing the ch: raoter of Gerald Pepper to Mra, Broughan’s ae thi Throughout the plece Mr. B.’s personation of the fo: tune-broken Irish squire, who, compelled by necessity, resorts to stratagem to keep his property in his posses- sion, was admirably sustained, The “ Irish Lion” suc- ceeded, avd afforded better scope for the display of Mr. Broughem’s rich comto powers, Mr. B ham, ia this excellent farce, took the character of Tom Moore, an Irish tailor—and the imimitable drollery, the point, genuine wit, and true Irish humor, in which the part was i rformed, kept the house in « continu of laughter tuconghout, Mrs. Fitegig, was also admirably pe: delineator of Irish character, Mr. high upon the stage, and’ his acting, last night fully realized the expectations of those who flocked to hear him. Mr. B.’s acting is both easy and natural, totally divested of vulgar caricature, and he possesses a tact inthe display of his rich genuine humor, that tells with effect upon his auditory. At the conolusion of the seoond piece he was called out, and was grected with unanimous bursts of applause from all parts ofthe house. He briefly than! for the flattering reception he had met with; and re- tted that a slight cold, caught on his way from joston, interfered so as to prevent him from exerting himself more than he had done for his friends, who thus complimented him, whereupon he bowed and retired amid renewed applause. Cunisty’s Minstners had @ tremendous house in Brooklyn last evening. Their weekly visit there is now looked forward to as quite a treat the good folks across.the river. ‘Their audiences have been so large in Brooklyn on previous occasiona,that it was found neces- sary to limit the sale of tickets to the number which the room at the Institute whers they perform would contain comfortably. ‘This shows how well-appreoiated they are; the tact is, this band has made for itself a nae and re- lect whioh extends far and wide. They return to lechanica’ Hall this evening, ready to commence again their ever-pleasing soirées Broapway Ovron.—This snug little box was well at- tended last evening, and every body was well pleased with the performances, Ths comic singing of Pete Mor- ris, the great original navigator of the raging canal, elicited as much applause as ever. Really, in his Polka song and otber pieces, he shows that he posseeses the true comio talent. The Model Artists now exhibiting here are s superior set of performers. Now-a-days, symmetry of form is the great attraction, it reems, and Bo One can ray that it is wanting in Pintenx’s prerent troupe. The various tebleux were given with graceand effect ; altogether, the Odeon is a pleasant place to pars an evening at. Patmo’s Taratar.—There was rather a slim attend- ence at this place of amusement last evening, notwith- standing the efforts of the manager in purchasing the most costly drerses andother properties. It would seem . though tablesuxvivants were on the wane in this city. B_ ranks eminently the audience axti's Monet or Ancient Jnavearem —This beautiful, and indeed we may say, with truth, classical work, is now exhibiting at Panorama Hall, in Broadway, near Houstoh street. Among all the various exhibitions which have of late been 0 freely offered to the public we do not know of any one which is more interesting than this one. The scholar, the theologian, the student of biblical lore, in fact, all and every one, cannot fail to take an interest in an exhibition like this, which pointe out, in the clearest manner,all the localities of the Holy City, at the time when the most stupendous events for the welfare of mankind were taking place. This model Fepresents Jerusalem as it was immediately after the death of our Savior; the localities, &o , are all Iaid out according to the athens of the first works on the sub- d Josephus being the ones mort largely all those who are learned in these mat- ters, agree that every thing is most correctly dove. The illustrative lecture is well delivered, and adds much to the general interest of the exhibition Sianon Srinetto opens to-day at the Sooiety Library with 100 ed Canery bi great ouridsity in their way. Tax Mexonnon is crowded every night to hear White's Negro Minstrels, and to see Master Juba’s dancing feats. Tue Arottonians.—This interesting family of juve. nile musicians are now at Aibany, where their perform. -ances are duly appreciated, ‘hey have been under cou- stant tuition since t « time, abou! @ year ago, that they appeared in this and the neighboring cities with euch markedsuovers. At the closing of « series of concerts given in Syracuse lately, the audience were so delighted, that they, by acclamation, adopted a resolution compii- mentary towards the children end their teachers. S=Milie E V., the young lady who has been making bal- Toon ascensions from New Orleans with such grent auc. cers, was to ascend, on the 30th of January, from the Bingaman Course, Algiers, opposite the city. Yankee Hillwas at the Columbus (Ohio) Theatre, on bho steamer, for the $4 inet. ooiaiame 4 ate lett me Sobartat aD sharleat: as 409M) ir. Lebar, pan! y ” 908 TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Affairs in Washington. Wasuinaton, Feb. 7, 1848. A large assemblage appeared in the Supreme Court to-day, expecting to hear Henry Clay. They were disappointed. Daniel Webster de- livered a brilliant argument. The Weather, &c. Aupany, Feb. 7, 1848. “We have had very cold weather all day, and the sleighing is excellent. Horrible Affair. Axnany, Feb. 7, 1848. ‘The wife of constable Barnerd, of Irondequoit, last night strangled herchild, and then hung her- self. THIRTIETH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Wasuincton, Feb, 7, 184. Senate. SOUTHERN MAIL FAIL On motion of Mr. Jonnson, of Louisiana, the Port, master General was directed to report to the Senate the cwuses of tho repeated failure of tho mail to and from New Orleans; also, what legis!ation is necersary to pre- vent the mails being beaten by private expresses. Mar OF MEXICO. ‘The resolution to purchase Disturnell’s map of Mex- ico was referred to the Library Committee. ~ PROMOTION OF CADETS. Mr. Benton’s resolution instructing the President to inform the Senate why the article relating to the pro- motion of cadets was isserted in tho army register, was adopted. TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT IN OREGON. Mr. Doveass, from the Committee on Territories, reported a bill to establish a territorial government in Oregon. PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS’ WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, ‘The bill extending the provisions of the act granting half pay to the widows of volunteer militia dying of ‘wounds received in battle, and to the widows of soldiers of the regular army, was taken up and passed. INQUIRIES ABOUT THE TREATY WITH MEXICO. A resolution was submitted calling for Mr. Trist’s in structions, and his views in relation to the treaty sub- mitted by the Mexican commissioncrs, which was laid over. THE TEN REGIMENT BILL, The Senate then resumed the consideration of the Ten Regiment Bill. Mr. Baupwin made some explanations relative (a previous speech. Mr. Sxvier did the same. Mr. Hunter, of Virginia, then rose, and addressed the t length. He objected to Congress managing . It was the President's duty, he believed, to chalk out plans. He believed the defensive line policy was misunderstood, hence its being rejected and refused Running a line from Tampico to the Sierra Medre, would bealine both expedient and defensive, from whence aggression could easily be repulsed; and trade would flourish if a communication was kept open. He was op- posed, however, to making the above a permanent boundary. He did not wish to extend the boundary so far into Mexico. Our army had earned enough of mili- tary glery; and sending more troops would be a matter of policy, and not of peace. Asiconquercrs, we should suggest terms, and take steps for peace, * A VOTE OF THANKS TO GENERAL TAYLOR. When Mr. Hunter concluded, a resolution for a vote of thanks to General Taylor was taken up and passed. House of Representatives, GENERAL TAYLOR'S CORRESPONDENCE. The resolutions calling for the correspondence of Gene- ral Taylor from the 1st to the 27th of February, 1847, were passed. GOLD MEDAL TO GENERAL scotT. The joint resolution of the Legislature of New York, voting thanks to General Scott and the army in Mexico, and urging the presentation of a gold medal to the for- mer, was presented, which was passed by @ vote of 107 tol. Mr. Houston, of Alabama, moved to amend, 40 as to jnolude all other Generals engaged in active service from the commencement of the war. GOLD MRDAL TO GENERAL TAYLOR. Joint resolutions were presented by Mr. Stephens of Georgia, complimenting General Taylor, and the army under him, for the victory of Buena Vista, and direct” ing the presentation of a gold medal to General Taylor were read three times and passed. The vote on their Passage was, yeas 181, nays 1. oa AN ENQUIRY RELATIVE To THE TREATY WITH MEXICO. Mr. Borrs submitted a resolution asking the Presi- dent whether the terms of peace submitted by Mexico had been received. AN EXPLANATION FROM MR. WILMOT, Mr. Wilmot made # personal explanation relative to an article which had appeared in the Union newspaper, accusing him of having thrown another fire-brand into Congress, because he had recommended direct taxation; and designating him ad mischievous ally of the admi- nistration—that he had abandoned free-trade princi- ples, &e,, &¢. He denied the accusation indignantly, and castigated the editor of the Union with great energy.— He said that Mr. Ritchie had arrived at second child- hood, and repudiated the idea that the Union was au- thorized to make a platform upon which democratic re. Presentatives were to stand. He (Wilmot) recognized tue doctrine of the administration that the war must be prosecuted, and therefore he was in favor of the polley of direct taxation, for the support of the war; and if the reveuue produced a surplus, he would reduce the tariff and tax real property to meet the expenses of the government. He spoke against the nomination of Buchanan for the Pre- sidency, and charged that the Pennsylvania papers which opposed the proviso, did so for the purpose of ob- taining government patronage. The reason why he was assailed, he supposed, was beoause of hie opposition to the tax on tea and coffee. He would support the country in carrying on the war and in acquiring terri- tory, but he was opposed to the establishment and irtro- duction of slavery upon soil now free. Mr. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, replied, and defended Mr. Buchanan from the charges made by Mr. Wilmot. Mr. Giddings, of Obio, read and offered resolutions, thanking the Hon. Albert Gallatin for his reasons against the war [great laugiter.] On motion, they wero laid on the table by «large majority. Adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Atwany, Feb 7, 1848, Senate, LONG ISLAND CANAL AND NAVIGATION COMPANY. A bill was reported to incorporate the Long Island Canal and Navigation Co, THE PROPERTY OF MARRIED WOME N, A bill to secure to married women their property with amendments, was also reported. INCORPORATION OF GAS COMPANIE! The house bill to incorporate Gas Companies, was presented for the consideration of the Senate. A RECEPTION TO GEN, QUITMAN, Resolutions were adopted to give General Quitman a legislative reception. JOINT STOCK ASSOCIATIONS. Mr. Cranx gave notice of a Dill relating to suits against partners in joint stook associations, CLOSING THE LOCKS ON CANALS Mr. Fine offered a resolution that the al commis- sioners report on the expediency of closing the locks on the canals from 8 A M. to 6 P.M, on Sundays. MANUFACTURING BILL The manufacturing bill was taken up’ in committee, and various amendments were offered, all of which were rejected—the friends of the bill stating their determi. nation to oppose every amendmont offered, believing that to be the only modo left them to secure its adoption,— The bill, however, was not disposed of. HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD, The Hadson River Railroad amendment bill was or- dered toa third reading. Adjourned. Assembly. REGULATION OF TONAWANDA RAILROAD COMPARY Mr. UritaM reported againat the petition of the To- nawanda Railroad Co., for the repeal of the act of 1846, regulating the fare of said road. NEW YORK riLors, Mr. Brows gaye notice of a bill for appointment of | pilota for the port of New York TRLRGRAPH COMPANIES Mr. Scnenmennonn gave notice of # bill for the in- corporation of telegrapheompanies PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PURLIC USER. My. Mesou moved an inquiry into the power of the iegisiature in taking private property for public use (n opening ttrente, RECEPTION TO GEN, QUITMAN, ‘The House concurred fn the resolutions relative to General Quitman. CLINTON MONUMENT ASSOCIATION. In committee, the bill to incorporate the Clinton Mo- nument Association, was taken up, passed, and ordered toa third reading. LOCAL mitis, Several looal bills were couridered, third reading Adjourned at one o'clock. Serlous Affray (Telegraphic Corres. of Pailsdelphia Bulletin ] Porravittx, February 7,12 M.— Last night our borough was thrown into great confusion by the stabbing, im the neok, revering the jugular vein, of Jacob Garret, a ma- chinist of this place Gurret, it apponre, attacked three or more Germans, ove of whom reesivad several blows, and, in self defence. stabbed him with a pocket kaifa. Thres were arrested. two discharged, and one held to bail in one thousond dollar Ba.rtisone, Feb. 7, 1943.—Flour—Sales of 400 barrels Howard street were made,at §5 60,and 800 do City Mills, at $5 75. Wheat—Sules of about 5000 bushels were made, including Marylend red, at $1 20, and white do, at $1 30. Corn—Sales of about 1000 bushols were made, including Maryland white ond mixed, at 480, and Yellow do, nt (520, “Frovistons exhibited ‘no change, yhiskey was dull. ee Fine Arts. Among the most usoful establishments of foreign im- portation for the propagation of the taste for fine arts, we must mention the celebrated print house from Paris, of MM. Goupil & Vibert, whose sgent, Mr. Shaus, has opened in Broadway, No. 289, Lafarge building, a branch which hasalready met with groat success. We have visited the portfolios of this establishment, ‘and we declare that we never saw a handsomer assort- ment of costly engravings. All the celebrated painters have been reproduced by MM. Goupil & Vibert, and weadmired there the Christus Consolator, by Shaef- fer; The Pilgrims at Rome; Charles], insulted by Crom- well’s Soldiers; Lord Strafford; The Children of Edward, after Paul Delarache; The Laat Moments of Christ; and tho Last Judgment. after Gué. Horace Vernet, Leo- pold Robert, Winterhalter, and many other distinguisb- ed painters, are also represented there by admirable spe- olmens of evgraving. ‘We understand Mr. Shaushas the project of offering & premium to the best picture produced by American artists, and to have it engraved at bis own expense, wishing thus to encourage the talents of this couatry. This idea it great, and really deserves due credit. City Intelligence, Mrcnanica? Institute—Lectune or C. W. Corre, Lanp, Esq, U. §. Exoineen, on tHe Steam Exoivs — A large and highly respectable audience, assembled in the lecture room of the Sooiety Library last night, when C. W. Copeland, Eeq , delivered a very interesting lecture on the utility of the mengine In the course of bis remarks, he spoke of steam, its nature and appli- cation, Steam, as you all know, is the vapor of all Vquid, given off by the application of heat. It differs ia its nature from its immediate condension. If we oould observe the operation going on in the vessel, we should see it continually going on from top to bottom. The steam will not rise above 112 degrees; when at that height, it forms into drops of water, broake. and passes off the steam. Acubic foot of water will produce a oubioinch of steam. Water will, in some cages, boll at & lower degree than in some others--it depends entirely upon the pressure. The boiling point is, in some in- stances, 212 degrees, and varies by w decrease of Pressure down to 98 degrees. Mr. Copeland then made some experiments to explain what he had said, which was done by ao glass tube, about five feet in length, with a small quantity of water in the lower end. placed lamp, which, asthe water boiled, the pressure of the atmosphere was increased, and by the application of a emall quantity of snow at the top of the tube, the pressure of the atmosphere was very much increased Sea water would not boil in the seme temperature as fresh water, but required two hundred and thirty degrees, in consequence of the solut on of salt, and hence the necessity of more heat for the ocean steamers. If water were boiled into steam, the application of snow or ice to the veesel would at once condenee the steam, and reconvert it to water without loss, if none of the steam were allowed to escape He then took a flask containing hot water, sud by the ap- plication of snow to the bottom of the flask, @ violent ebullition commenced. Steam, he said, was invisible until it escaped and became condensed by the air. The ates from « high pressure engine would not scald, while that from a low pressure would, In consequence of the piston of one of the cylinders of a miniature engine, which he had for the purpose of making rome experiments, having been accidentally broxen, he was obliged to defer the experiments, and that part of the lecture relating tothem, until another time. Montuiy Mretine or THe AMERICAN Missionary Socrery —The regular monthly meeting of the Ameri- can Missionary Society, took place yerterday afternoon, at the Society's Room, in the Tract House. A number of letters were read from missfonaries in different parts of the world, stowiug the evident advance of Protestan- jem, The cruse in the Saudwich Islands had been espe- olally favered.. At one place, t hurch had paid the salary of its ministers, besides eppropriating aome $200 for charitable purposes A grand move in the cause of temperance had been taken. and was productive of good effect, Public schools had been established, and it was the intention ofthe society to have the books printed in the language of the islands A letter from China was also read, showing the prosperity of the church in that quarter; and ove from Malia, whiea gave- ver flattering promises to the cause of Protestantism. [it epoke of seven priests having left the church of Rome, who had declared they would no longer hold to Papacy, but would be guided by the bible only. They had esta- blished = church, which they called the “ Italian chureh. Dr, Axpenson spoke of the financial condition of the society, wh'ch showed a fulling off of come $18,000 for the past gear. ‘The Ri CaLHoun, missionary to Syria, made a ive to the cause in his field of labor; ole nin Turkey. The Sultan had, by & written act, accorded to Protestants, a distinct and sepa- rate jurisdiction, allowing to them:religious liberty, and granting to them his protection. The worst enemy the church had to contend with, wes the government of Russia, which was Greek, in its ‘religion; and in conee- quence ot s0 many of the nme sect being eoattered through Constentinople, Syria, and Damascus, the churen had to ruffer more persecution from them t from any other rource, The Russian consul, at Damas- cus, was watching the church with-a jealous eye, and would often go from one city to another, and throw out threats against thore who dared leave the Greek and join the Protestant church. Tux Weatnen.—Tho weather yesterday was very changeable; at an early hour very cold and clear, at noon s slight failing of snow, and at evening cloudy, with every indication of a snow storm, AvotHen Fine.—A fire broke out about balf- past four o’olock, yesterday afternoon. ins small wooden house in Thomas street, near West Broadway. It was put out with trifling damage. Fing.—A fire broke out about six o'clock yesterday morning. in the grocery store of John Byrne's, corner of Greenwich and Cedar streets, which was put out with trifling damage, Inisu Maro Meetixa.—A mags meeting of the Young Ireland party will take place at the Shakspeare Hotel, this evening. Maasiricent Trarrixcs.— We were yesterday shown the most mugnificent (hors) trappings that we ever faw, mado by Mrs. Cole, for Mersts. Sands & Lents cir- cua. They consisted of a scarlet broadcloth saddle cloth, sufficiently large to cover the body of the animal with s beautiful, heavy bullion fringe all around, and at each of the four corners. a heavy bullion tassel; a beautiful em- broidery was then wrought all around, compored of er spangles on a white velvet foundation, and about me foot deep. The heed trepping was made of the eame materiel. Every thing is done by this company to make their efforts worthy of the patronageof the public, and they are properly appreciated. The trappings, twelve in number, cost $1,020. Founp tx tHe waten.—Coroner Walters was oallod yesterday to bold an inquest, on Governor's Ieland, upon the body cf an unknown female, apparently about 21 years old, who wasia the water near Csatle William, on Sunday morning. The body presented the appearances uausliy found ia persons who come to their deaths by drowning, and the jury rendered # verdict accordingly. Police Inteiligence. Before Justice Drinker—Th business transacted yesterday morning before the magistrate at the watch returns, was but very limited. A young man of rather genteel appearance, calling himeelf 8. P. Vail, was brought in by officer McCoy, of the oth ward, on & charge of riotoun conduct the night previous, together with several others, and ossaulting Mra Kemp, while in her saloon, located in Broadway, near Canul street. On his name being called by the magistrate, and Mre. Kemp not being present to sustain the charge, be was al- lowed to depart with a slight admonition from the justice. ‘The next wes » young mau who gave bis name as John Carter, who was foun: in Church street, the night previous, very drunk and disorderly, by offcer Roff of the Sth ward, and taken to the station house. Macistrate —Weil, Carter, what defence can you possibly make for being found drunk and disorderly in the public streets; and in Church street, too, on « Sun- day night? you had much better have been at Church, than to be arinking Hiquor and becoming intoxicated about the streets, cestroying your reputation. You ap- peur to be a decent young man, but 1 can assure you that without you reform, and that quickly, the chances are that you will soon love all reepect, and become @ vagabond. Where did you obtaia your liquor on Sun- ? ° Oe sean Why, I went out to Burnhaw’s with one or two friends, and drank, acknowledge, more than I in- } tended. This is the first time I have been here, Judge, and | hope it will be the Inst. Maarstaats—I think if you teke my advios, and let thia be « warning for your future good conduct, leave off drinking liquor, and keep out of Church street, but go to oburoh instead, you will yet, | trust, maintain your po- sition in society, bat if you continue this system of | sprecing, you will soon become @ vagabovd As this ap- pours to be your firat time, I feel disposed to let you off, but if you are brought hero again, | shall be more severe; ou Can 4. Several loafers and vagabonda were disposed of, and thus ended *he morning business, Charge of Grand Larceny,—OMorrs Waring and Stark, of the 17th ward, arrested, yesterday, a maa ealied Jolin Baptiet, on & charge of stealing a gold watoh, valued at $60, from Richard Schaap, residing at No. 216 Bowery. ‘The ofiicers recovered ihe watch from where it had been sold for $26, Justice Ketcham locked him up for trial Token from a Thief.—OMocer Vordham, of the 4th ward, arrested, yeaterdy, a wen calling himeelf Patriok Murphy, boving in bis posession & box of segars, sip (@ be stolen, for which an owner is wanted; apply to } Maw, the property olerk at the Tomb,