The New York Herald Newspaper, February 15, 1848, Page 2

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CHATHAM THEATRE, Chatham street —Litian, THE Suow Grat —Mopet Antists.—5th act of Richaro IlL— Srv Brocar on Hon CIRCUS—BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE, Bowery.— Equestaianism, Eraiorian Hanmor » kee PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—Mopat Astists. BROADWAY ODEON, Broadway—Sinoine, &c.—Mo- pe. Artists. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Curis- tr'’s Aaland Erniorian Sincing—BurLesque Danc- ING, &e. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Houston st=Bax- YARD’s PANORAMA oF THE Musstsairrt. Bruxerti's Mopet or Ancient Jew 7h o'clock, P. ALL Lem—At? and February 15, 1848, ADVERTISEMENTS received for one inser- tion only. New York, Tuesday, — = The Electric Telegraph. The electric telegraph gave us an abundance of valuable information last night from the pro- minent parts of the country. From Petersburg—the southern terminus of the wires—we have five days later intelligence from Mexico, brought to New Orleans by arri- vals from VeraCruzand Tampico. The advices from Mexico contain nothing authentic relative to peace; although rumors were rife that Mr Trist had had another conference with the Mex- ican commissioners, and that terms had been | agreed upon; but we are not apprised of the fact, whether the commissioners referred to have any power vested in them to negotiate a permanent treaty. It may be, that these Mexicasa com- missioners, like Mr. Trist, are merely playing a game of diplomacy on their own hook, for innocent pastime, having nothing else at present to occupy their minds, in the absence of a quorum in the Mexican Congress. Inthe mean- time, it will be seen that the American army are extending the area of their possessions. They had marched on and taken quiet possession of Onzaba. Penay Pena hasitaken the reins out of the hands of President Anaya, and intends driving the government coach until Congress as- sembles and appoints some other more skilfuy whip in his stead. Col. Hays, it will be seen, has had a fight with the guerillas,; under Padra Ja. rauta, whom he defeated; and in the engage- ment the priest is supposed either to have been killed or badly wounded. The news from the capital is to the 14th ult., at which time all was quiet. In Congress, the Senate was engaged with the consideration of the slavery resolutions, offered as substitutes to those of Senators Dix, Foote, and Downs, and in listening to the speech of Mr. Breese, of Illinois, in defence of the ten regiment bill, and in support of the administra- tion. Mr. Upham has the floor for to-day. In the House, Mr. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution to expunge from the journal the words in the resolution of the 3d of January, | “thatthe war was unconstitutionally commenced by the President;” which, however, was laid on the table, by a vote of 115to94. The day was finished by debate on the war loan bill—Mr. | Duer, of New York, speaking in opposition to | the loan, the war, and the President; while Mr, Sims, of South Carolina, on the other hand, de- fended, energetically, every point that was at- tacked. From Albany, we have a rumor that the Utica | Convention intend nominating Gen. Taylor for President, and Senator Dix for Vice President of the United States. We have also legislative re- ports, &c., for the same quarter. For market reports, marine intelligence, &c. we refer the reader to the telegraphic columns. Important Whig Movement. The two sections of the whig party present a considerable degree of agitation and efferves- cence at this moment in this metropolis. For | many months past, the democrats have been ina state of dissension all over the State, but hither- to the whig party have escaped, with the excep- (ion of the mere preliminary dissensions among the editors. Now they have to take the medi- cine in real earnest. The whig party is divided between Mr. Clay and Gene Taylor. The Fourierite section of the whigs, the ultra radical, philosophical, social, religiqus section, who have adopted the joctrines of Fourier, and are about laying de the maxims inculeated by Jesus Christ, come forth ‘in full tilt, and are going e whole for Mr. Clay, in opposition to General Taylor. Accordingly, the young men’s committee of the Fourierite section, have called a mass meeting on Thursday of this weeh Cc Garden. This has been done consequence of the movements made by re couservetive or national section of the whig or \hose in favor of Gen. Taylor for the xt presidency. The Taylor men in the Rough d Reedy Club have called a meeting to-mor- row night, at Military Hall—a sort of mass meeting—to which two distinguished speakers from Washington have been invited, and at rhich they will deliver their sentiments. Cost ‘olnson is one of them, formerly a member of congress, an eloquent member, from Maryland. ol. Baker, formerly « member of Congress from inois, and who distinguished himself in the gn onthe Rio Grande, is another gentle- ; and he 1s one of the most eloquent In addition to these two meet- ere is, also, to be held, next week, the neeting called by those nu- vho signed the paper in elsewhere—a mass meeting that indicate the aggregate Taylor strength in city. ‘The two old whig committees are indoubtedly in favor of Mr. Clay, and they claim that the mass of the whig ranks are also in favor my b inv men of the day f the same distinguished statesman; on the other hand, the friends of Gen. Taylor dispute this point; and these meetings are called, and will be held, for the purpose of deciding the point in dispute some way or the other It will be seen that all those meetings by the two sections of the whig party—the Fourierite | section in favor of Mr. Clay, and the national or conservative section in favor of Gen. Taylor— ercise avery great influence on the fu ure movements of tial patty in this State and . ‘ New England, from this time to the meeting of the convention in Philadelphia. There already exist great differences of opinion asto the probable chances of the two whig candidates, Mr. Clay and General Taylor. Some of the friends of Mr. | Clay insist, that, in consequence of the divisions among the democratic party in this State, pro- duced by the quarrels of the barnburners and the | old hunkers, Mr. Clay can get the vote of New York, and be elected President. Others say that these quarrels of the democracy will be healed up before the day of election, and that Mr. Clay has no better chance than he had on any former occasion; and, that General Taylor is the only man who can unite the forces sufficiently to de- feat the democratic candidate. It is very evi- dent that the locofoco journals of all classes «re earnest in recommending the whigs to take up Mr. Clay; and if they thought that Mr. Clay had any chance of success, they would not take such a manifest interest in the affair. . Such is the interesting condition of things at present. We verily believe that the whole ques- tion of the next presidency will be, ina great | measure, settled between this week and the se- | venth of June. If the friends of General Taylor, | in the whig party, go to work like men, organize committees all over New York and New Eng- land, call meetings everywhere, bring forth the people, make demonstrations of his popularity and of the wishes of the people, there is every probability of the whig convention nominating him in preference to any other man. There is acommittee organized in Wall street, at the head of which is Mr. Hugo Maxwell. This com- mittee can raise any amount of money—can | send missions into the country, into New York, and New England, get up meetings, and do a vast deal of work that will have a great influence in favor of General Taylor. Is it not time to think of this ? and, after the meetings in New York are held, tor the friends of General Taylor to roll up their sleeves like men, in the same way as did General Taylor on the Rio Grande, when he fought his way from Palo Alto to Buena Vista. Nothing can be accomplished without effort—without judgment—without tact —without discernment—without compromise— without good feeling and courage of every kind. In the meantime, we shall take good care tomake full and accurate reports of all the proceedings of the different whig sections—either Fourierite or conservative—in connection with the whig party, as well as we have done with those of the democrats. Tue Stats Manvracturtnc Law.—The Le- gislature has passed a general law for the crea- tion of corporations for carrying on manufactur- | ing operations, without the clause of personal | liability. This law is somewhat similar to that which exists in Massachusetts, and under which | the vast manufacturing system of that State has grown up. Lowell and other towns were the creation of State laws on this subject there. ate some considerable movement under the privileges and immunities of this law. There is a large amount of capital in this city, and in this State, which might be profitably ap- plied for manufacturing purposes under this new law. The water power of the State of New York is probably greater than that of any other State in the Union. To say nothing of the streams which pour down all the sides of the Catskill mountains, we have, in the great west, the immense flood of the Niagara, all of which, for a breadth of seventy miles, could be brought over the “‘ mountain ridge,” in.separate streams, made to suit any motion in mille erected for manufacturing purposes of all descriptions. In fact there is, in Western New York alone, water power enough to set in motion all the cotton, wollen, and iron mills of England. With this new law, and the prospect of a ready investment of capital for the establishment of manufacturing corporations, it is possible that efforts may be made to revive the principles of a high tariff again in Congress. The eastern fac- tories have recently been complaining of low ! profits, and ruin in business. The cause has been attributed to the want of a high tariff. These sentiments may spread in the east, and may then be taken up in New York, and Penn- sylvania, and elsewhere; and, as there is aproba- bility of their increasing, we doubt whether the government may not render it necessary for Con- gress to increase the tariff for revenue purposes, without reference to the principle of protection. If such be the case, the high tariff men will again accomplish their purposes, without making po- litical efforts for that purpo: Gov. Youne anp THE STaTE GOVERNMENT.— | We are credibly intormed that Gov. Young and | his cabinet at Albany, are decidedly friendly to | the nomination of Gen Taylor to the presiden- | cy by the whig convention, which will meet on the seventh of June next, and opposed to any more attempts to try the destiny of Mr. Clay.— There are, also, inthe Albany Evening Journal,a | paper conducted by Thurlow Weed, some strong | symptoms, and recent developments, favorable to | the nomination of Gen. Taylor. Several office | holders, recently appointed by Gov. Young, in | this city, have likewise come out warmly for ;Gen. Taylor. According to all appearances, there seems to be a movement commenced at the head quarters of the State government at Albany, which may probably end in bringing the whig party in this city out in favor of Gen. Taylor be- fore the seventh of June next. Tue Spring Evgction.—The time of the re- gular spring eleetion for Mayor and Common Council, of this city, is fast approaching, but as yet we have seen no preparations made for the event by either party. It is full time that the parties went to work, and selected competent and able men to manage our municipal affairs, particularly men who will obey the corporation lawe and ordinances, and the provisions of the city charter ; and not such as will vote jobs to themselves or their friends and participate in the profits, contrary to those ordinances and to their own oaths. We want such mer, too, as will pay some attention to the streets, and not mock the tax payers by assessing them heavily for that purpose, and squandering the money in other ways. The city of New York is the dirtiest in the world, whilst it possesses, in a great de- | gree, all the elements requisite to make it the cleanest; and it would be the cleanest in the world if the authorities would only do their duty. | Concress.—Congress is, as usual, doing no- thing but talking, talking, talking. Both houses | are idling away their time, and debating from day to day—the one to increase the army, and the | other to increase the national debt—and neither coming to any point. Both of these subjects | might easily be determined in one week, and |the whole matter settled. The members ex- | pend the people’s money in talking all day, and in the evening they intrigue and electioneer for | their presidential favorites. Will they never | come to a point on the two subjects now before | them ? Deraccation 1n WALL sTREET.—A great noise has been made in consequence of a reeent de- | faleation, in Well street, of twenty or thirty thousand dollars; yet defalcations have hap- pened in that street to twice the amount, and no noise has been made about them. Defalea- tions are much more numerous there than the public have any idea of. They are covered up, and kept out of the newspapers, out of the way of public talk. Forwicn News.—If the Hibernia does not soon make her appearance, her time will be beaten by that of the Sarah Sands, The H. is now in her seventeenth day ; the 8. S. made her paovege in less than nineteen daya. Germans IN New-Yoru.—A City WITHIN 4 Crry.—It will surprise many persons to be in- formed that the number of Germans residing in the city of New York, of all classes, is almost equal to the entire population of several second or third rate cities of Germany, such as Frank- fort, Nuremberg, Dresden, or Leipsic. It is gene- rally estimated that there are from fifty to sixty thousand Germans living im this city and its suburbs. Among this number, there is a highly respectable class of German importers, mer- chants, store keepers, mechanics, and a very large class of journeymen of various branches of trade, servants, and all the various occupations which fill up the lower classes., As a proof of the number and character of the German population of this city, itis to be re- marked that there are three daily papers publish- ed in the German language, ami we know not how many weekly journals. These papers are well written, full of advertisements, and we are informed have a very respectable circulation. The advertisements they contain are, of them- selves, proofs of the existence of a thriving, en- terprising and business-like people. Another curious fact is, that there are now in New York two German theatres under way, and prosperously conducted, one in Pearl street, the other in Elizabeth street, where sometimes the master-pieces of Schiller, Goethe, and other celebrated authors, are performed by German ac- tors. Sometimes original pieces are brought out, but all of them classical and genuine dra- matic performances, in the most refined style of acting—no horses, monkeys, dogs, or negroes, are permitted to mix in the good society of the genteel drama, as acted by the Germans here. The following bill of the play for Monday Feb. 14th, at the theatre in Elizabeth street, appears in the Staate Zeitung, of this city :— GERMAN THEATRE. * On Monday, February 14th, 1848. THE WANDERING JEW, A Drama in 4 acts, from EUGENE SUE. . Then follows the names of the company. At the theatre in Pearl street, for the same day is advertised to be played, for the second time, a new piece, entitled ‘‘ The False Jenny Lind ; or, Humbug upon Humbug—or, New York in ano- ther quarter of the Globe,” afarce in 4 acts.— Then follows the list of the numerous company, and the parts assigned to each. In addition to all these indications of Ger- man weight, influence and number, there are also, as we are informed, several German Catholic churches, for most of the German are Catholics, excepting those who come trom the Northern States of Germany. The Germans in New York are particularly distinguished for those quiet, industrious, and valuable traits of character, which mark them in their native land. The French, in this city, are a very small population, indeed, compared to the Germans. They have, it is true, one or two journals, and make more noise, though only numbering about four or five thousand. In all they do they make more fuss than the whole fifty or sixty thousand Germans put together twice over. The Germans generally attach themselvesto the democratic party, and are warm and decided politicians on that side of politics. On the other hand, the French mostly belong to the whigs, and are generally very fickle and very uncertain Another curious feature in New York, 1s, the social life of Germany in this metropolis. Much has been written about the social life of Germa- ny, by English writers of great acquirements ; we allude especially to the Howards. The de- scription of the same social life in New York, would be equally interesting, for this class of so- ciety would furnish many curious materials for such accounts, Upon the whole, ‘Germany in New York ” may be considered a new feature of life here; and weshould gladly see an account given of it by those who are qualified for the purpose. Pavrer Lasorn—Tue Russ Pavement.—Sinoe the completion of the new Alms House, the pau- pers on Blackwell’s Island have but little to do in the shape of employment. From the report of the committee of the Board of Aldermen, in relation to the Russ pavement, we feel a confi- dence that steps will be taken by the Common Council, to commence this desirable 1mprove- ment, as soon as practicable. There are several thousand tons of stone chippings, lying useless upon the island, after the new buildings that have been raised; and there are, also, an immense number of able bodied paupers, whose services could be made available, and thus render an immense saving to the city. We would suggest the propriety of im- mediately setting these paupers to work, in preparing those chippings, which, it is affirmed, would be admirably adapted for filling up and laying a solid foundation for the introduction of this pavement. They could also be employed in squaring and preparing the blocks, and could render much valuable service on the wozks as they progress. Now, that the matter is before the Common Council, we trust that speedy action will be taken on the subject; and, as so many facilities present themselves in every shape, we are of opinion that the immediate commencement of so manifest an improvement, would, at this particular crisis, be attended with great economy in our public expenditures. Our alms house will be jammed up during the entire year with able bodied paupers, whose expenses upon the city are felt tobe a very important item drawn from our city treasury; and in avail- ing ourselves of the advantages such labor would confer upon this undertaking, we would also be enabled to expedite the works. Indeed, pauper labor should be employed on all occasions where it could be made available for the purposes of our city government, and it would have the ef- fect to put a considerable check upon the jobbing and thirst for place-hunting that 60 universally prevail. The citizens who are taxed, are en- titled to some sort of remuneration, and a more general plan of employment for pauper laborers on the public works would be attended with in- calculable advantages to the corporation. We trust we shall soon see the works commenced in our leading thoroughfares, under any and whatever circumstances, as never were our streets in go filthy or dilapidated a condition be- fore. Poutt1cat Speakers FOR THE Camraion.—The young orators who intend to take the field in the ensuing presidential canvass for their respective candidates, should by all means study perfectly the ‘*well known fable of Esop,” One of the most distinguished of those candidates has made that species of literature his principal study, and has drawn all his wisdom in State affairs, and some of his tactics in military matters, from these well known fables, as we know from a letter recently published at Washington. The well known fable, if properly used, would exercise a tremendous effect in the next eleetion. Tus Orgra.—The ope | Giuramento” was performed last night to rather athin house. As anopera, it was only tolerably well received. Benedetti and Truffi did admirably to sustain ip but the composition is fitter for a church than an opera house. The last scene by Benedetti and Truffi was most exquisitely done—as fine apiece of acting as we ever saw. Bouquets and plaudits followed thick and fast, and all was over. This opera, like the old woman’s pitcher, wont go of- ten to the well without getting cracked in the handle. Why don’t they give us “Due Fos- cari?” _ Misraxe.—It was Mr. Halsted, and not Mt. Haleey, O., who was rejected by the New Yor Senate, for the office of Fort Warden. bbair ——— FIVE DAYS LATER FROM THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION. The State of the Peace Project. CHANGE OF MEXICAN PRESIDENTS. Fight between Col. Hays’ Rangers AND THE Guerillas under Father Jarauta. Movements of the American Army. HEALTH OF VERA CRUZ. &c. &e. &e. Psrerssure; Feb. 14, 1848. The overland express has at length arrived, having forced its) way through the snow, bring- ing papers from New Orleans of the 6th, 7th, and 8th inst., and from Mobile to the 9th. The steamship McKim, the bark Archimedes, and the ships Napier and Danvers, had all arri- ved from Vera Cruz and Tampico, bringing in- telligence from the former place to the 29th ult., five days later than previously received. Different correspondents at Vera Cruz give con- tradictory accounts as to the prospect of imme- diate peace. The American Star says, that, at the latest advices from Queretaro, there was not a quorum of Congress in attendance. General Anaya was succeeded by Penay Pena as President, and a new one was to be chosen when Congress as- sembles. Rumors were afloat that Mr. Trist had been in conference with the Mexican commissioners again, and that certain terms were agreed upon; but nothing authentic is known of what they were. A courier, who was sent to the capital with the President’s Message, by Mr. Peoples, for the American Star, was, on his return, taken into the bushes, stripped and shot by some gue- nilas. Colonel McLelland, with 300 infantry and 200 mounted men, had started to follow up the Ori- zaba road and cut off robbers, who are represent- ed as in large force on the main road to Puente Nacional. It was positively asserted, by merchants well informed of affairs in the interior, that General Lane was moving on Orizaba with 500 cavalry. The Free American of 26th ult., says that Capt. Whipple had arrived from the capital, and reports the capture of Orizaba, and its being in quiet possession of the body of American troops de- epatched from the capital. Col. Hays, with one hundred rangers and a few volunteers, reached Teotihuacan on the 12th inst., in pursuit of Padre Jarauta; and while re- posing at a hacienda, with horses unsaddled and unbridled, Padre*Jarauta came suddenly upon them with a body of guerillas, and a severe con- test ensued. Eight Mexicans were killed and left on the field, and the whole body successful- ly repulsed—the Americans sustained no,injury. Padre Jarauta was last seen on his horse, severe” ly wounded, and the animal was afterwards found loose, the blood running down his sides. The train which left the capital on the 14th, consisting of about two hundred wagons, arriv- ed at Vera Cruz in safety, on the 27th, and with- out molestation. This train met Gen. Marshall and Col. Miller, with their respective commands, at Puebla. News from the capital is down to the 1th ult. All quiet. Fifteen cases of small pox had occurred at Vera Cruz. The Utica Convention. Avsany, Feb. 14, 1848. It is rumored that the Utica Convention will nominate General Zachary Taylor for Presi- dent, andthe Hon. John A. Dix for Vice Presi- dent. ies Fatal Accident. Pirtspurau, Feb. 14. Mrs. Sharp, the vocalist, from New York, fell from the steamer Fashion on Saturday last, and was drowned. The accident ocgurred be- low Rising Sun, Indiana. The Misses Bruce and Mr. Kneass were accompanying her to Louisville. THIRTIETH CONGRE: FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasninoton, Feb. 14, 1848, NEW MEMBERS FROM GEORGIA. Hon. Messrs. Hersenet ond Jonxson, new Senators 770m Georgia, were sworn in, and took their seats. OPPOSITION TO THE WAR. Mr. Corwin presented memorial against prosecuting the war, from the citizens of Michigan and Ohio; after which. Mr. Unpveawoen presented a petition from the Colo- nisation Society. suaveny, Mr. Yuuer called up the resolutions offered as substi- tutes for those of Messrs. Dickinson, Foote and Down: Mr. Cass objected, and said that if the allotted debate were allowed, it would encroach om the ten regiment bill. Mr. Yuuer proc d in his remarks,strongly opposing the Wilmot proviso, and without concluding, gave way to the speeial order of the day, THE TEN REGIMENT BILL. Mr. Bares supported the war and the administration in strong language, and at the conclusion of his speech, the session was adjourned. Mr. Upham has the floor LOMACETOW os weune Of Representatives, ANOTHER EXPUNGING RESOLUTION. Mr. Txomrson, of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution that the words in the resolution of the 3d of January last, that the war was uncenstitutionally commenced by the President, is untrue in fact, and caloulated to pre vent peace with Mexico, and should therefore be ex- punged from the journals of the House. Mr. Asnauun, of Massachusetts, moved that it be laid upon the table. The vote was taken on the last motion 116, noes 94, MORE LIGHT. Mr. Houston, of Delaware, then moved that the rules be suspended to admit s resolution appropriating two thousand dollars for lighting up the ospitol and grounds, Lost. IMPORTATION OF FOREIGN IRON, Resolution that the subject of the importation of iron from foreign countries, be referred to the Committee on ‘Ways and Means, to report thereon. Lost. THR LOAN BILL. In Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, the debate on the sixteen million grant was resumed. Mr. Duer, of New York, in the course of along and able speech, said thet persons were always to be found trying to flatter, fawn, and lie, calling themselves roy- alists in other oountries;,and it was the same in repub- lies, The people were surrounded by such persons, who flatter, fawn, and lie, calling themselves patriots. The motive of the war with the executive, arose from base partisan purposes. The commencement of his speech was ® beautiful eulogy on the character of Washing- ton. Mr. Sime, of South Carolina, replied in a vigorous manner, defended the President, and asserted that the ‘war was brought on by Mexico herself. The House then adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Aunany, Feb, 14, 1848, EQUITABLE INSURANCE COMPANY. Mr. Boxes reported favorably on the bill to reduce the capital of the Equitable Insurance Company. GAB COMPANIES. The bili authorising the formation of Gas Companies was passed. Mr. Wisi was elected President, pro. tem. ‘THE GF AL INSURANCE PILL, Some progress wae made in the Committee on the General Ineureace Jaw bill. LUNATIC ASYLUMB. ‘The bill to amend the eot relative to Lunatic Aby- lums, was ordered to a third reading. BRIDGE COMPANIES. ‘The general bill for the incorporation of Bridge Com- panies, was passed in committee of the whole, after a long debate, involving the personal liability question,and the expediency of incorporations generally. The ques- tion on agreeing to the report, was laid over for the pre- sent. Assembly. SAVING BANKS. In the House, Mr. Scuenmeanony reported a bill authorising the formation of a Savings Bank. THE GENERAL MANUFACTURING BILL The General Manufacturing bill was received from the Senate. The amendments of the Senate were con- curred in by a vote of 79 tol. So the bill passed. The Dill as it has passed, is substantially the same as that which has been published in the New York papers. TROY AND HOSTON RAILROAD COMPANY, Some progress was made in committee on bill to incor- porate the Troy and Boston Railway Company. STATE ENGINEER ‘The State Engineer Bill was sent to the Canal Board to-day. COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS AND NOTARIES PUBLIC. The bili giving the election of commissioners of deeds in oities, and notaries public in towns, tothe people, was reported completo. GAS COMPANIES, The House concurred in amendments of Senate to the bill for the formation of Gas Companies. TROY AND BOSTON RAILROAD COMPANY, Further debate occurred on the bill to charter the ‘Troy and Boston Railroad Company. Various amend- ments were offered and rejected. ‘The. Srauxn proposed an amendment that no branch of the road, nor the main line thereof, shall run within five miles of the Albany and West Stockbridge road. No question taken, and the committee rose. THE ADULTERY BILL. The Committee of the Whole rose, and reported pro gress on the bill to punish adultery. Mr. Cuantocx moved to make the bill the special or- der for the first of April. Mr. Cor moved to adjourn, which prevailed. Markets. New Onzeans, Feb, 8.—Cottou—Animated and at fall prices, Sugar—animated; ‘prices for fair ranging from four and an eighth to four and a quarter cents. Choice molasses commands twenty-one and a half cents. Flour is droopi choice Illinois being quoted at $5. Freights are good; some new engagements. Exchanges are drooping. Pittssunc, Feb. 14—Cotton—No change. Flour— The market was quiet. and we haveonly to notice sales of 200 a 300 bbis. at $4 373g. Wheat—Sales of 100 a 200 sacks were made at 90c. Corn—Seles of 120 a 200 sacks were made at 350. Barley—Sales were made at 450 — There was no changeit Provisions. The river had four feet of water in the channel. Baxtimone, Feb. 14, 1848.—Flour—We report sales cf 660 bbls Howard street at $6 62}¢, the market closing without animation. Wheat—Sales of7100 bushels were made, including Maryland white at $1 30, and southern red at $1 15. Corn—We notice sales of 2600 bushels, in- cluding tse white and mixed, at 600. and yellow at 520. Mi remained without change. Provisions— There was nothing of importance do! Boston, Feb. 14—The market for breadstuffs was in- active; dealers begin to wait for later news per steamer Hibernia. Flour—We notice sales of 800 bbis, including good Western brands at $6 25. Corn—A good demand, with sales of 12,000 bushels, pT betepon and yellow, at 66.0 590. Oats—Sales of basin 60c. Rye—We note sales of 500 ele at 880. Provi- sions—Pork was held firmer. Freights were inactive. Shi Inte! 108. New Onurans, Feb &—Cld ships Dencalion, Boston; Wa- . New York; bark Marmion, Boston; brig Lydss, Balti more. Meobanics’ Hall serve to amuse too many every even- ing, to allow them to go ofmore than once 4 week at the utmost. Teturn to their old quarters this evening, and Mechanics’ will be itself again. ix Vivante, and various entert ments at this house, keep the hei The central position of the Odeon, is vei it, as it is easy of access from all parts of SicNor Srixxrro’s exbibition of the charm! 'y birds, at the Society Library, is quite days among the ladies, Such wonders have pro- f nacted by canary birds, and id all to visit them. Baunetri’s Mover or Ancient Jenvsacem.—This fine model, which is now exhibiting at Pavorama Hall, is, without doubt, one of the most remarkable produo- tions of the sge; and the research and biblical know- ledge which its construction required, must have been very great. It has been executed, however, with the test accuracy, a8 all autiquarians and students of iblical history agree. it ought to be seen by all. One visit to it will serve to dispel all the vagueness of ides regarding localities, &c., and fix indelibly inthe mind the actual localities of the great sce: f man’s redemp- tion. We should think that all principals of institutions for educating youth, either male or female, would do well to take their young charges to see th: 4 Brunswiex’s Statuary —Mr. Brunswick’s handiwork, the shape of copies of the famous Venus and Apollo ici, is quite popular, and he has many visitors day, They are of the original: the Mexican coi ey are forme gives them a very li and natural appearance. Patmo’s Orera How: ming is set apart for the ben Mr. M. K. Burke, lessee, who has in- curred a heavy outlay in the dresses erties, and oth- er decorations, in or rything on the ‘table most cent scale. Several ux will be present all forming an exc-llent evening’ itertain- ment. Independent of this, Mr. Burke is long and tavor- ably known in this city as a lawyer, and he hel circle of acquaintances and friends, who, no yt, will use their exertions to him a bumper. Ma. Grence Vanvennorr, having returned from a successful southern tour, will resume his elocutionary lectures, at 71 Leonard street, and will appear as Bene- dick thiserening. Mr. V. is a gentleman of deep re- search, possessing a good voic: id every other requi- site to fulfil the duties he un es. ApoLLonnons.—Thi lent aud astonishing juve- nile band of vocal and instrumental performers has ar- in this city, and latend to give some of their musl- cal soirées in a ew day Those who have had the plesaie of itaning. te is euphonious band, require only to know that they will again unite their efforts to their former patrons, and we promise their con- ill meet with cemmensu: patronage. Our New York favorite, Julia Turnbull, seems to have made quite an impression in Washington. She took a benefit on Saturday evening last, when the house was crowded to overflowin, Collins, the Irish comedian, is attracting crowded houses atthe St. Charles th New Orleans The Picayune and Delta speak in the highest terms of his singing a1 ting, and the manager is re- quested to gage him. Mr. Pitt was received with the most flattering demon- strations by large audience at the National theatre, Cincinnati, on th ing of the 8th inst. Mr. Hackett is playing an engagement at the Boston theatre Ciooca is engaged at the Howard Atheneum, Boston, where the Heron children are also playing. City Intelligence, Love anp Letrens —Yesterday war % the happy belles of our city. Being Si V of course every disagreeably ; some in receiving a token from a quarter they did not expect, while others had the secret passion whispered euva velsutine ‘irom w quatter they God net wish. We sawa great many, some beautifully litho- graphed, with the sentiments peeping forth from a deli- cate rose-bud, or other of Flora’s tribe, emblematioal of true love or the first budding of the passion which had seized upon the youthful lover’s heart. There were others bearing upon their faces, the most hideous looking creatures, which were doubtless made and intended for that portion ef the fair creation who have lived ao long ina state of single blessedness that their tempers have become soured by disappointment. During the day, there were aixty-elght thousand passed throug! h Boyd's express post, requiring andred additional carriers to de- liver thi tham one all the principal thoroughfares, were quite scarce of la- dics; but from every window almost could be seen joy- ous and smiling faces. Happiness was perched on every —We find the following letter from Gen. Taylor in one of our western exchanges :— Baton Rovan, La, Jan 24, 1848, honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excelleno: ter of the 12th inst., enclosing to me a copy of the preamble and resolutions adopted by the legislature of Kentucky, in which they have been pleased to invite me to visit that ea during ite resent session. = ee to assure you that this high evidence of the kind ‘which exists towards me among my fellow-citi- Sir—I have sens of Kentucky, has been received by me with emo- tions of the liveliest gratitude; and I have to juest that you will convey to them, yh this distinguished body, my profound acknowledg: for so unmerited were ts f my obligations to triotie State, just sense of my 0) ions to your patriotic and @ recollection of the many old friends and acquaint- ances that I have among you, herbal A urge me to yield tothe flattering request contained in the reselutions before me; but I regret to inform you that the circum. stances under which my preseut leave of absence was obtained, render it soclearly proper in my opinion, that I should remain in or near this until | am again re- quired for duty, tbat I am constrained to forego this pleasure. With my best wishes for your health and success through life, 1 the honor to be, with great respect. our excellency’s obedient servant. Z. TAYLOR. 'o His Excellency, Wm. Owsley, Governor of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky. This letter is written in the clear, simple style of the other productions of Old Rough and Rea- dy; and yet Major Bliss is now in Lebanon, in the State of New Hampshire. Theatrical and Musical, Parx Tueatre.—The entertainments at this house are nightly more interesting as the term of the stay of the circus company comes to a close. But a few even- ings more, and the house will be required for the regu" lar drama; and Sands, Lent & Co.’s company, after having delighted and amused the public for a number of weeks, will be onits march to other parts of the coun- try. Last night the house was well filled, and the usual amount of applause was bestowed on the various eques- that little love of horse. Signor Germani, Stout, Mose- ly, R. Sande and his children, and all the oqher perform ers, went through their various scenes admitably. Mo- Farland, the vaulter, is certainly a nonpareil in his line. As this isthe last week, we expect the house will be crowded every evening. Bowery Tueatae —Last evening, this spacious and beautiful theatre presented a brilliant appearance Every available place was crowded, to witness Moore’s tragedy of ‘* The Gamester,” which gives such a beauti fal portraiture of the destructive vice of gambling. deeply impressing the audience,with a horror of its evil consequences, as also giving s rg ason for the oe of morality and domestic iness. haw, as Mrs. Beverly, fully sustained the high charac- ter she has attained, as the best tragic actress at this side the Atlantic. The picture of trus love avd fidelity, unchanged by the most embarrassing circum and poverty, were beautifully delineated by thi guished actress. In the third ect, where Stukely is en- deavoring to persuade her that her husband is unfaith- ful, she delivered the sentence, “I°ll not believe feo with a dignity, and consciousness of her husband’s honor, that drew down reiterated cheers. Mr. Barry’s Beverl: ‘was well conceived. and read with proper emphasis Hi dying soene was excellent, and Mg much enhanced b: appearance of Mrs Beverly, whose bewii- tricken appearance, gave an Smposing lari a aspect to th performed, as also Lewson, by Mr. Hall. ire, Shaw appears in Talfourd’s tragedy of “lon,” a piece in which she excels any we have seen in the cha This evening, racterofion. Mr. Marshall plays the part of Adrastus, and we need soarcely say it will be ably sustained Tho amusements will conclave with the romantio drama of “The Woodman’s Hut.” The efforts of Mr. Jackson in producing the legitimate drama, which is always in- structive, and this, too, at a very heavy expense, will, no doubt, meet with commensurate support. Some of Shakspeare’s best plays will be produced during the en- gagement of Mrs. Shaw. CuarHam Tueatae.—The appearance of Mr. Winans at this popular theatre Jest evening, drew together o good house. His reception was extremely warm and en- thusiastioe, on making his en(rée upon the boardejtaking the character of Crack, in the “Turnpike Gate.’ Mr, W. fully sustained the high and acknowledged reputa- tion he enjoys inthis line of acting, and his points told with admirable effect upon the sudience. In the course of the piece, some comic songs by ‘Mr. Wi nans, added much to the entertainment of the even- EA Tho “ Wandering Boys, or the Castle of Oli- val,” was next produced, Mr. Hield playing the part le Croissy, to Mr. Winan’s Lubin — 1d 8. Denin, taking the characters of the ul and Justin. There ij ing children audience ga tion, by the manner in which le; throughout. In the touchin, where Ro- 4 (Brandon) attempts to administer the poison to voth, and place them eut of the way, after discoverin, their parentage, they performed with an ease and nati ralness eminently worthy of experienced artista. a nt of Mr. Win and the Misses Denin, at ‘hatha, will draw houses, in connection with xoell nt stock company attached to the theatre An attractive bill is put forth for this evening, as will be seen On reference to our advertising head. Bowrny AmenitHeaTRe—All difloulties and ving been settied at this house, Burtiss has ed it with a first rate equestrian company. tome of the bert talent in that line, such ‘arroll, the Wella’ Family, Cole, the Ind Bacon, Sweet, Nixon, ne and Master Willie clowns to the establishioen Burtias says bis is @ “oirous ave no doubt, that with his ‘prove to the public the truth of his as- j@ hase first rate bill for this evening. vets had @ tremendous house last yn. It seems as if the Brooklynites D the a again 0} comprietag Mra. W. B uid like to thom over there altogether, but the can’t be spared from New York, as their ‘Gomearte oh trians and gymnasts The twin ponies, Cinderella, | brow, and when the ringing of the bell announced some one at the door, the hearts of the fair ones inside house beat with anxious expectation, which was not lieved until the precious little love-knots were placed into their hands. We received one from some fair crea- ture, who was once known to us; but who that fair one is, we cannot tell. Here it is, full of good wishes and prayers :— ON THE REEF. May all the blessings pen can write Around thee centre and unite, ‘And never lack good appetite, Or be without a crust to bite, ‘When thou sit’st down to dine. May thy mustache be dark as night; Thy intellect az buttons bright; Thy pockets heavy, contcience light, ‘And teeth and dicky lilly white, As this pale brow of mine. Be neither rude nor too polite, ‘The ladies’ friend and favorite; But never be that luckless wight, ‘To wear a pair of boots too tight, And pinch them toes of thine. And when thou salliest forth at night, Thy own cigar thy only light; i O ! may some fairy imp or sprite, till guide thee on thy way aright, And keep thee trom much wins. This is the prayer of one who might Have once found favor in thy sight, ‘The daughter of an Israelite; But now, alas! forgotten quite, Her name will then not come to light, HY OWN TRUE VALENTINE, Now York, Feb. 15, 1848. Arnivats,—The Hon. William Cost Johnson and Col Edward D. Baker, arrived in town yesterday afternoon, Tux Weatnen.—The weather yesterday, was more pleasant than we have had it for several deys It was like spring, and the streets were blocked with ice in ma ny pla ‘8 thawing showed the appreach of spring. 9 early part of the night bacame cloudy, and a storm seemed brewing. Wasnincton.—Thia noble vessel is now lying at the Dry Dock, where she has been undergoing some re- pairs, "At three o'clock, this , she will take her place at her dock to prepare for ing on Sunday morn- ing next. ‘Tue Steamsnir Herrmann —This ship is now nearl, completed. Her ponderous machinery, composed - most entirely of wrougnt iron, is nearly all pyt in, end she will be ready for sen on her day of of Mareh. She is of ame model as t! with a1 dition ot ten feet length. She is the second of the New York and Bremen line, and from her con- struction and compactness, will be one of the finest boat on any ofthe Atlantic lines. Accipent.—A man named Benjamin Benjamin acoi- dently fell on Sunday night from a rear window of or No. 89 Chatham street, and was very seriously ine ured, Tue Late Murpen.—Coroner Walters yesterday held ‘an inquest upon the body of the colored man, Lewis Johvron, the murder of whom was noticedin the Herald yesterday. A great meas of testimony was adduced be- fore the coroner relative to the trage: John Fream, residing in the house adjoining the one in which the deceased lived, testified to having heard noises resembling that produced by ascufile; also, the words “Go away— goaway;’ likewise the cries of murder, Robert Kinney, residing at the corner of 3ist atrest and 9th avenue,’ testified that on passing the house of Johnson, about twelve o'clock on Saturday night last, on ‘the opposite side of the avenue, he heard some persons calling out ina loud tone, “ Go away— go away; also, heard the cry of murder once. Horace Benedict, physician, residing at the corner 8th avenue, between 43d and 44th streets, testified, that he was called about 8 o’clock oo Sunday morning last to seo the deceased; ths colored woman living in the house came for witaess, stating that the deceased had been s.abbed; that he had gone out the night before whileun- der the influence of liquor; that she had tried to persuade him not to go; but he disregarded ber entreaties wentout, got some more rum, and that she had no! seen him egain until found wounded, in the sleigh, as puted yesterday. Anna Forehay, residing at the corner 34 lu street and 9th avenue, teatiffed as follows:—On Saturday & 1 was awakened from my sleep by a cry of firat | thought it was from the house a) iu which I live that the cry of murder heard the cry of murder three or four times; after the ory bad ceased, | raised the window and looke:i out, aud saw & mon standing on the stoop.’ and oue on the side- walk; one of the men anid, that having heard the ory of somebody he had come to the assistance of the deceased, who said that he was his mur the two men then then separated, one went up th us the other down. I was then between 11 and 12 o'clock, on Saturday i ‘alother witnesses were examined, but no addi- tional facts worthy of notice were elicited. The jur, rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his deat! by wounds inflicted by some person or persons unknown to them. Whereupon the Coroner discharged from our- tody Charles Henry Watson and Elizabeth Allen, arrest- ed on Saturday night on suspicion of having murdered the deceased. Common Council, Boanp oy Aupeamen, Feb. 14.—Mornis Franxuin, esident, in the chair. President, ling of the proceedings of the last meeting, was dispensed with, Canal street.—Petition of sundry persons, to extend tt to Walker street, and widening Walker st Broad: Referred Sewer.—Remonatr: of preperty holders on Beek- man street, against the construction of a sewer in said etreet. Referred. Croton Water.—Petition of sund troduction of Croton water in 6th Referred. Sewer.—Petition of sundry persons for the oonstrus- tion of sewer in Roosevelt und Pearl streets. Referred. Invitation.—From 8th Company National attend their annual bail, to be held on the Accepte: Pow il.—A communication was received from his honor the Mayor, inclosing a form or system for the bet- ter police regulation of the city. Laid on the table, or- dered to be printed, and made thi olal order of busi- ness of the next mesting Report.—Ofthe Comptroller on the accounts of the bag Treasurer for the Jast quarter. On file, to be print- e ‘The Board then took « revers for forty minutes, Arren Recess Report of Alderman Giemanris, avorable to opening Eleventh street, between Broad: enue in 16th ward,