The New York Herald Newspaper, February 16, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Morth-west Corner of Fulton and Nassau sts. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. (Sunday ineludes.) avin the United States. ym io onciude the poa- very Saturday—6¥ cent The ‘Gaited biette, “Bee ‘em. fo incl te the postage. French os well as in the English lan- the published on the day of the departure o, y any port in Lurope, with intelligence f the vimerican continent to the latest mo- 2 ond advertisements received by Messra. Fimenne, Paris; P. in Semonde, 18 kn Bisller, ' bookseller, Henrisita atreet, i PRESIDENTIAL HERALD—Every Tuceday—One D forthe, Campaign. PERTISEMENTS (new every morning) at rea : eprices; tobetoritten ina plain, legible manner — he proprietor nat reap: le for ervove in manuscript. RIN PING of all k executed beautefully ond with | depateh. Orders received at ihe Publication Office, cor- | nev of Mallon and Naseau streets. ALL LETTERS ty mast, for subscroptions, or with se vertisements, to be post pard, or the postage wili be de- dusied from the y remitted. FOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE, containing cmnertont mews, solicited from any quarter of the world end if used, wi @O NOPY from ati parts mont Subscr Golignani, 18 Lornasll, end be Wheratly paid for. @s a guaran o returarejecte o be made in adi (MENTS THIS EVENING, K THSATRE—Sands, Lent & Cos Anenican in their various performances. Bowery—Tne Gauesten— WERY THEATRE, Jack Smerrann CHATHAM TH RA, Chatham street-~-Tar Nun- TRR OF THE Alps @ Scanp—Mopet ARTINTS— New Yorw Minuiner CIRCUS—BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE, Bowery.— KS sersiasism, Erntorian Hanmoniets, Gymnastics BROADWAY ODEON, Broad c.—Moven Aatists. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Curis- tr's Murrasis, Erurorian Strcina—Bvarraqve Danc- rr, &e. —Sinaina, Dancina, (way near Houston st ~ Bane hanieri~Two Exhibitions, at RAMA HALL, Bi NokAMA OF TRE Sand 734 at lopeL oF Ancient JenusaLem—Two Fx- AL 2 and 755 o'clock, : = == New York, Wednesday, February 16, 1848, | ADVERTISEMENTS received for one inser- only tio One Week Later. The Hibernia is in hereighteenth day, and is, of course, overdue. We shall issue an Extra Herald immediately after we receive her news. The Kiectric Welegraph. Our summary of telegrapic news this morn- | will be found interesting. Jn Congress, terday, the Senators discussed the slavery » and wasted the remainder of the day in listening to the opposition arguments of Mr. | Upham on the Ten Regiment bill. The House | of Representatives set the Senate an excellent | example, by passing a resolution, ofered by Mr. | Kaufman, of Texes, to stop all further debate on the loan bill efter to-day, which is certainly al sensible course for that body to pursue; for since | the bill was first introduced by the chairman of the Commitee of Ways and Means, not a tithe | of all the debate that has taken place has been to the question in point—the mass of all the speech- es having been either for or against the policy pursued by the administration, since the com- mencement of the war with Mexico; and whe- ther that may hereatter be annexed to the Union. It | the Senate had passed a resolution, stopping de- | bate on the ten regiment bill, six weeks ago, and | brought the question to an issue, they would have better pleased their constituents. | The members of both branches of the State Legislature were busy all cay in excavating and digging up ideas for the renewal ot charters and the better management of railroads. Harbor masters for the port of New York were appointed by the Governor. quest The Public Meeting for General Taylor. Great Confusion. We give in another part of our paper, a fall report of the proceedings which took place last | evening, at the mass meeting held in Military | Hall, in favor of the nomination of General Tay- | lor as the next President. | It will be seen that it was in the highest de- gree tumultuous and disorderly, having been composed of persons of all parties. Whether it will have the effect of promoting the Taylor cause or not, we shall give no opinion at present, but we will, probably, say something on che Matter to-morrow. This is the second popular demonstration of consequence that has taken place in the north, in favor of General Taylor's chances for the Presidency. Many leading journals in different parts of New York and New England, have spoken avorably of the hero of Buena Vista, but no p>; ular demonstrations, other than those we have reported, have taken place to our know- ige. Weare informed, however, that several vblic meetings will soon be held in different of the State, for the purpose of allow- ing the public feeling to show itself in faver of his nomination. We heard of a meet- ing to be held in Poughkeepsie, and proba- bly one will soon be held at Albany. The whig committees of this city, it is true, have declared uearly unanimously in favor of Mr. Clay; but the whig committees of Albany, under the imme- diate influence of the Governor and the State government, and also the whig members of the Legislatu e, have dec ared against the nomine. tion of Mr. Clay, leaving the matter open— opening to be filled hereafter, with Taylor's no mination. In addition to the movement of last night, Pp another great mass meeting is to be held on the | i twenty-second of this month—a meeting that has been called by a committee in Wail street This Wall street committee, the chairman of which ie Mr. Hugh Maxwell, and of which Moses H. Grinne!land other gentlemen of respec- tability and standing in that street, are members, have, however, exyressed, through their organ, some dissatisfaction with the movements of the Rough and Reedy Club, and of the demonstra- tion last night.at Military Hall. Now, on this pont, we conceive that the Rough and Ready Club, or any other club, has as much right to make « demonstration in favor of General Tay- lor, es any celf-coi stituted committee in Wall street, composed © wealthy bankers, brokers, merchants, or lawyers. There ought to be no monopolising of General Taylor’s personal char- acter or popularity; and the impertinence of any Wall etreet journal in striving to prevent other movements than their own, as improper, and to ttempt to monopolise General Taylor's great name, will only eive that portion of ridicule 1 it justly deserves whic General Taylor belongs to the nation—not to committees or clubs. InTRigvESs iy Wasitrncton.—The politicians of | Congress, inetead of attending to their public du- the public business, are busy ght and day for the next presi- y tisthe silliest of the silly. probability is, that the popular movements during the next three months, throughout the most populous States of + more influence vpon both the conventions which are to meet at Baltimore and Philadel- pia, thao ell the private intrigues among the members of Congress at Washington The time is passed when members of Congress were able to determine the results of these con. ventions. Let them hereafter attend to eating, rg, gambling, legie ont making to the people i atingbut leave presi | slavery shall or shall not exiat in territory | Union, will have | hand. Fortunate! | pired —Chariestown Free Pre Post Orrick MisMaxacement.—Cave Johna- son, our present inefficient Post Master General, has attained anything but an enviable notonety, aud has brought the administration into disgrace about ten thousand times since his induction into office; and placed the mails, domestic and foreign, in such a state of confusion, that it will be asix months’ job for his successor to extri- fusion. We need not at this time direct the tention of the public to the sad state in which our domestic mails are, for every one knows to his cost that they are in the saddest condition possible; but we desire to point out the imbeci- lity, want of forethought, and blindness, with which his conduct in regard to the foreign mails has been characterised. It1s well known, that, at a former session of Congress, appropriations were,made for the pur- pose of carrying the mails across the Atlantic. | In pursuance of the ect making those appropria- tions the steamship Washington was built. Well, the mails were taken by this vessel; and the company to which she belongs have receiv- ed, as appears by the Post Master General’s own report, the large sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars from the government for carry- ing the mail, and yet the revenues accruing to the government for all the mail matter carried, did not, as we are informed, exceed the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, that vessel having made but three trips since she was buill. We do not know that, in this respect, much | blame can be attributed to Cave Johnson; but we all knew how seriously embarrassed our citizens were, in consequence of Mr. John- son not having made any postal arrange- | ments with Great Britain previous to the esta- blishing of that line. In consequence of want of forethought in this particular, American letters were charged double the postage that letters sent by the English steamers were; but as soon as Mr. Johnson discovered the difficulty, he des- patched a special messenger to England to obvi- ate it in future, and make some kind of arrange- ment that should have been made in the first place; and would have been made, if Mr. John- son was competent for the office he holds. We question if the lowest clerk in the department would have committed such an egregious blun, der as this; and it only goes to prove atill more conclusively that Mr. Johnson is the most ineffi- cient postmaster that ever was inflicted on a suflering people. The loss entailed on our citi- zens in this respect is exceedingly great, for the | postage charged was four times the rate charged by the Cunard steamships; and yet this Mr. Johnson is the same man who will higgle with a railroad or steamboat company about a few paltry thousand dollars, on the most importent post routes in the country; and because they will not submit to his demands and impositions, he sends the mail in roundabout ways, and de- tains it in some cases two orthree days, to the serious inconvenience and embarrassment of the | commercial community and our citizens gene- rally. May the cholera never again visit us—may New York never be again visited by a confligra- tion like that of 1885—and may we never have | such another Postmaster General as Cave John- son. | Watt Srreer Imeupence.—We find in the Courier & Enquirer of yesterday, among several remarks, the following passage, alluding to the | independent Taylor meeting held last evening, and called under the patronage of the Rough and Ready Club :— “We have no special sympathy with these ‘indepen- dent’ Tayler meetings, because they furnish the occasion for unscrupulous partisans priots,like the Tribune, to deny that Gen. Taylor it ;—in the teeth of his own declarstions, and of united testimony of his most intimate and trusted friends.” | This is about the silliest piece of impertinence | that ever emanated from a most impertinent | journal in Wall street, towards the free indepen- dent people of this city, and the expression of the unbiassed opinion of public men. The Courier §& Enquirer is the organ of a litle clique | in Wall street, conducted by acommittee. The attempt of these gentlemen to monopolise the po- pularity and public character of General Taylor for any purpose, is very like the attempt of Wall street to monopolise the moneyed operations of the country, and to make all classes of society \ tributary to their per centage or their fees. | This impertinence and action relative to pub- \ lic affairs, is of the most contemptible kind. | General Taylor himself has, within the last few | months, been nominated by public meetings, of | both democrats and whigs, in-various parts of | the country. To these nominations he has written replies, accepting them as much as it is | possible for him to accept, in his present capa- | city, any nominations. The Courier and En- | quirer, or its committee, or any other clique, in Wall street or elsewhere, has no right to put | forward General Taylor as exclusively a whig, or, particularly, as a whig in the Wall street ac- | ceptation ofthe term. He is, in certain respects, just as much a democrat as he is a whig, if we are to trust to his letters to the democratic com- mittees that have nominated him. The attempt, | therefore, to throw cold water on the Rough and Ready Club, or the independent meeting, isan at- | tempt which will recoil on the headsof those who ; made it. Wehaveno particular sympathy for these independent meetings, or Rough and Rea- | dy clubs, er clubs of any description, but we | wish to see fair play among all the movemen: | and we deprecate the attempt of any one to m: | nopolise, or to destroy the freedom or rights of | any other class of men. | Democratic Movemsnts.—We see it stated \ that General Cass has been unanimously no. i- nated to the presidency by the Michigan Legis- lature. This makes the third State nomination which he has received--Ohio, Indiana,and Michi- gan. On the other hand, Mr. Buchanan has re- | ceived the nomination of a mejority of the demo- cratic members of the Legislature of Pennsyl- | vania. General Cass, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Polk, | and Mr. Woodbury, are perhaps at Present the | most prominent democratic candidates that will | be brought before the twenty-fourth of May con- | vention in Baltimore. | Itis obvious, however, that great doubt and uncertainty exist in all those matters. If in the midst of this difficulty, or under any influence coming from any quarter, that convention should | settle down on the nomination of Generai Tay- | lor, in anticipation of the whig movement, what | atremendous explosion it would produce through- | out the country. Such a movement by the demo- cratic party, originating either in Utica in this | State, or elsewhere, and ending in his nomina- | tion in Baltimore, would create an entire revo- | lution among the politieal organizations of the | country. {t would give the democrats a great | triumph before the election, and throw the whigs on their backs for the next quarter of acentury. Really, it would be a good movement for the | democrats to make such an attempt. i} Distressinc Acotpent.—Mr. Charles MeCor- | mick, one ot the wealthiest and most respecta- ble citizens of Clarke county, Va., met with a painful Acoident on the 3d inst. Mr, McC. is advanced and quite feeble; so an in his room, on which a large fire wow fe wught in the carpet, and be fell od being too le to extricate flames until esristance came to had a hat on, which saved his built, when his foot backwards into the fir | himeelf, he jay in id on Thursday morn- # of the accident, he ex- b ing, Fine at Monite.—The cotton pickery of Mr. John Holland, corner of Joachim and Lipscomb streets, Mobile, was by fire on the 7th inst., and between fifty and sixty bales of cotton were con- sumed. The entire loss ia estimated at about $4000, ‘There is no doubt that this fire cate them, and ascertain the full amount of con- | | preparing a general law upon the subject; and ac- Naw Banxinc Laws.—Some currency tink- ersin Albany are very busy mending, sewing, and patching up, all the banking laws of this State, as they do their old coats and breeches. During the last quarter of a century, the laws affecting banks and currency in New York, have been altered half a dozen times. Schemes have been entered into, again and again, under the name of securing to the community a sound currency, and ef protecting the capitalists also. No scheme, however, appears to have been com- pletely successful. Indeed, it is not possible that any scheme which involves the faith of men, or is associated with paper credit, can be com- pletely successful. Nothing but hard money, gold and silver, speaks the truth. Human nature shows itself to be a common liar when it at- tempts Lo set up a system of paper money. Under the new constitution, the legislature is empowered to pass general laws, and to establish banks and a bank currency, but it is prevented from special, personal legislation on such mat- ters. A committee of that body, is now busy in cording to all indications, we are led to believe, that the present free banking system will be dis- pensed with, and the old plan will be revived, of a paper circulation, based upon the power of capital and names, with some kind of fund to lean upon. This movement, no doubt, originates with the bankers and currency makers themselves. It is difficult, under the present laws organizing the free banks, to cheat the public out of more than twenty-five per cent at furthest. Now, accord- ing to recent experience in Wall street, fifty per cent is there considered only a moderate price tor ene’scharacter. We really think the legisla- ture ought to take into consideration the suffer- ings of the bankers, brokers, and currency ma- kers in New York, and grant them relief. The good old times, when the public were cheated by these people out of every cent, instead of a mere per centage, ought to be revived in their favor. The mass of the people can bear cheating» and like to be cheated, according to the expe- rience of the last twenty years; and, therefore, we can see no reason why the legislature should pot help to have them cheated, by encouraging the wholesale business of cheating to its full extent. GeneRAL Insurance Laws.—Some pious and God-fearing capitalists of Wall street, are kick- ing upa great clamor against a movement in Albany, for the purpose of regulating the fire and marine insurance companies in this city and State. It appears, that, under the new constitution, the Legislature has power to create general in- surance companies. Whoever has capital toa certain amount may establish a company, and begin business. But the new movement in Albany seeks to banish a!l the insurance com- panies of other States from competition with the companies established here under the laws of the State of New York. We do not see any objection to this course. The legislatures of other States might as well es- tablish banks, manufacturing companies, and any other species of corporation, for the purpose of operating in this State, and thus effectuully de- prive the citizens here of all their rights and pri- vileges, and of all the effect and benefit of their laws. We rather think the whole affair springs from the clamor of insurance and bank agents of other States, who desire to interfere with the business arrangements carried on under the laws of this State. Larger FRoM THE SovrH.—ARRIVAL OF THE Souruernen.—We have papers from New Or- leans of the 7th, Mobile of the 8th, and Charles- ton of the evening of the 14th, brought by the favorite ocean steamship Southerner, Captain Berry, which arrived yesterday from the latter place. We invariably receive papers in anticipation, and frequently three and four days in advance of the regular United States mails, by this steamer. On her last arrival out at Charleston, after an unusually long passage, owing to heavy gales, she brought papers from New York four days ahead of Cave Johnson’s mails. Some of her passengers had written a week previous to their departure, and, on their arrival at Charleston, found that they had anticipated their own let- ters, though mailed many days previeus; and such we know ig positively the case with letters this way. We are indebted to the politeness of Captain Berry for late Southern papers, and to the offices of the Courier, Patriot, and Mercury, for similar favors. Miuirary Civit Process.—On Thursday afternoon two persons from the town of Newbury, William Goodwin and Nathaniel Chase, arrived in this elty and applied to Chief Justice Shaw, of the Supreme Court, for a writ of habeas corpus, to obtain the bodies of their sons, Charles Chase, 17, and Edward P. Goodwin, 19 years of age, who had been induced by the persuasions of Sergeant Kimball to enlist to serve in Mexico. This transaction was systematically kept from their parents, end the boys secretly left for this city, to be transmitted to New York, for the purpose of Se of the way of arecall as fast as possible. The writ was issued and placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Tarbell, who went famediately to the Worcester railroad, and found a de- tachment of recruits in the cars, which were about start = os bhatt oo 9 sd Reng erage earn to the car, it it was clo agal im, aod « guard ed at each door.—Boston Traveller, Feb. 12th. ” This matter has caused considerable stir in Massachusetts, and has been taken before the le- lature of the State, in order to determine how far military officers and railroad agents may go, in defiance of a writ issued out of the Supremé Court. The case has assumed an interesting form, and the probability is that prompt action will be taken inthe premises. The right, as it is termed, of habeas corpus, is a sacred but a shock- ingly abused right, to gain which was one of the points for which our revolutionary sires con- tended, and it as valuable now as it was in the last century. Police Intelligence, Charge against Mr. True dismiss.d —The oase of Mr. Henry W. True,the Wall street broker who stood oharg- ed with obtaining near $30,000 from several other brokers in Wail stree' false pretences, was brought according to appointment re Judge Edmonds at 9 o’olock terday morning at chambers, when the Judge after mining the afi it made before Justice Drinker, by E ward S Monroe, against Mr. True. concluded by send: the case back again bef: justice Drinker for his adjudi- upon sfurther examination, by the adviceof the District Attorney.and the concurrence of the Recorder, Mr. True was discharged from arrest, a8 the testimony proved insufficient to warrant his deten- tion. We understand that all the checks haveeither been paid or secured, so the complaining pi will re- ceive back the money thus eaid to have been obtained whee Foe Burgi Th keh tensive Burglary —The workshop occupied by W. G Baldwin & Con, No. 145 ‘Reade strse bi by ously entered by false k: on Moi pight, the in the vault opened with a false key, ef een $2000 ‘and $3000 of unfinished jewelry stolen therefrom. The above barglary hes been done in a very complete manover, a6,the rascals employed four false Reve in order to complete the pong! ped on leaving the premises locked each door after t ;—thus doing up their busi- nees in a workman-like manner. No errest at preeent. _CancugLaaua.—Our intercourse with Califor- nia has led to the introduction into this country of this remarkable medicine! plant. But from the res- petable sources of our information we should be dis} to doubt much of the sstonishing virtues ascribed to it. In California aod Mexico it is regarded as « sovereign remedy for all the maladies whieh “ flesh is heir to,” as rae all the tos sbi se rage to the be are in a higher degree, ¥ oF qualities, which have rendered it invaluable as a family idediotne, formed that the lat! this countey it has proved highly beneficial in eradicating all the diecases whlch tend to oonouraption, ond we cont not doubt but that it will be appreciated generally. Tus New York Democracy.—In speaking of the troubles among the democrats of this State, the Washington Union observes :—‘ In so far as the in- jon of the Wilmot proviro doctrine into the de- mooratic creed has been avowed as an object of the lead- ers of one of the sections of the New York demooracy, we have lost no opportunity to manifest pet opreumes to it, as measure at once unseasonable just, in New York from snd plainly Fv a cca oe democratio ane democracy 6 counts y. view, ? — Appointments by the Governor. Axpany, Feb. 15, 1848. Messrs. Chamberlain, Brennan, Jerome, Cof- fin, and Schultz, were confirmed to-day as Har- bor Masters for New York. Mr. Stewart's appointment as Commissary Ge- neral was sent to the Senate. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ‘Wasuinaton, Feb. 16, 1848, Senate. SLAVERY IN THK DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ETC. ‘The Senate convened at the usual hour, and after the transaction of the usual prelimimary busi: several memorials and petitions were presented, among which was one by Mr. Camenon, from the citizens of Pennsylvania, for abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia. INCREASING THE MEDICAL STAFF. The bill returned from the House for increasing the medical staff, was indefinitely postponed. ACCIDENTS TO STEAMERS, ETC, Mr. Unpenwoon presented a memorial from Wheeling, praying for legislation in reference to accidents to steam- ers and other vessels. Referred to committee, who are preparing an elaborate report on the subject. THE SLAVERY RESOLUTION, The slavery resolution was then taken up, and Mr. Dioxinson explained his original resolution. Mr. Yuvee, of Florida, resumed his argument com- menced yesterday, in favor of the resolution. The re- solution, however, was laid aside, tomake way for the special order of the day. THE TEN REGIMENT BILL, Mr. Urnam spoke in opposition to the bill, and said that the prosecution of the war was hostile to the ge- nius of the constitution, and“that the absorption ot Mexico semed to be the policy of the friends of the war. Mr, Cass next addressed the Senate; he densunced any desire on the part of the government to absorb Mextoo; such a course might be forced upom them, but it was not intended, Mr. Urnam proceeded to show that in his opinion the absorption of Mexico was the end to which events tend- ed, and that it was expected by public opinion in many quarters. He was followed by Mr. , Who thought the idea that absorption was our destiny, was a spirit infused in- to the people by the honorable gentlemen on the other side. Mr. Rusx, of Texas, next took the floor, when the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. Mr. KavrMay, the member from Texas, submitted a resolution that the debste on the loan bill shall termi- mate on Wednesday (to-morrow) at two o’clock. A vot® was taken on the motion—ayes 119, noes 87. Mr. Nicnou, of New York, defended the Treasury De- partment, and considered sixteen millions sufficient for the purposes required. He favored the taxing of tex and coffee, and challenged the whigs to meet the issue. Mr. Crozier, of Tennessee, moved that the House go into committee of the whole on the loan bill. He also, in a lengthy speeoh, attacked Mr. Houston, of Alabama: Mr. Hupsox, of Massachusetts, next addressed the House on the financial department. After which, the House adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senate. Aunany, Feb, 15, 1649, BRIDGE COMPANIES. The general bill for the formation of bridge compa- nies was referred, to be reported complete. CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS soctETIES. ‘The bill for the formation of charitable and religious societies, was also referred, to be reported complete. TROY AND GREENBUSH RAILWay. The bill to amend the oharter of the Troy and Green- bush Railway Company, was ordered to a third read- ng. : EXEMPTING FIREMEN FROM MILITARY AND JURY DUTY, The Senate then went into Executive session, and teok up the bill exempting firemen from service as ju- rors and from military duty, after five years term of ser- vioe, which was passed in committee, and ordered to a third reading. Assembly. Mr. Raymon reported, with amendment, a bill rela- tive to appeals from the Superior and Common Pleas Courts in New York. RAILROAD BILLS. Mr. Rose gave notice of « billto reduce the fare on railways. The Troy and Boston railway bill was taken up in committee. In answer to » question put by W. 8. Smith, the chairman of the railway committee stated that a mejority of the committee had agreed to a resolution thatthe objects of railway corporations cannot be at- tained by s general law. The committee would proba- bly report this resolution, and thus bring the whole sub- Ject before the House. Mr. Urnam took up the question of agreeing to the report of the committee on the Troy and Boston Rail- road Company’s bill, and moved @ regolution that the general railway bill was impracticable. After further debate the bill and resolution was com- mitted to the committee of the whole. In committee the debate was renewed, but no ques- | tifrogress was made { ites on the Saratoga rogress was made in committee on the Saratoga an Washington Railroad bill ‘ Adjourned. Markets. | New Oaveans, February 9:h, 1848 —Cotton—Dull, and | without variation in prices. Sugar steady at yesterday's | &! rates. Molasses, 20a2ic, Flour still languid, Illinois | being still quoted at $5. Freightse—Two American ships have been taken up for Liverpool. Exchanges limited. .. Bautimore, Feb. 16.—Flour—Tho market was firm for Howard street at $5 62340 $5 97}, and City Mills at $6. Wheat—We have only to notice the sale ofa small lot of 790 bushels, including Maryland Reds at 16 and White do s 130c. Corn—ssles of 3000 bushels were made at yesterday’s prices. Whiskey remained dull.— Pork—Sales of 90 bbis. old mess pork were made at $9. Boston, Feb. 16, 1848.—Flour was rather heavy, but steady, and sales 1500 bbis. were made, including Gene- see, Michigan, and other fair to good Western brands, | at $6 18% a $6 25, Corn—Sales of 8000 bush. were made Western mixed common at 56.0 58c. Oats— inoludi»; about thesame. Freights contin ihipping Inte: £ New Onueanes Heeecele pe Christian, do; barks Loretto 4 kansas, Philadelphi ha 7 aga “rneatrical and Musical. Parx Tueatax.—The curious and wonderful feate of juggling, on horseback, by Germani; the feats of equestrianism by Mosely, the Ducrow of the present aay ‘Walter Aymar, the dashing and handsome young rider, all seasoned by the jokes of the comio staff of the entiand, Lathrop and Gardner, and the great entertainmects brought forward by ‘o. nightly, keep the audiences up to fac as numbers are concerned, for y house is filled. The spring trade is just ing, and the country me:chante and others, it our city at this time, will find a» visit to the Park an agreeable relaxation atter their day’s business ia over. In conrequence of their engagements in Boston, the oirous company can only remain a few days longer with us; therefore, it will be necessary for those con- templating a visit to it to go at ono Bowery Tueatar.—Talfourd’s beautiful and classioa; tragedy of “lon” was performed at this house last night Of ali the dramatic compositions of modern times, there {is none probably that can rank with this one for beauty of language, elevated ideas, and classic arrangement. It stand for ages, we m say, jonument of the author’s cigantio intellect. it w: t the work of a few days, or & few weeks, or even a few months: it was the work of years; fourteen, we belie’ commencement before he fi y ga" jence; and the admiring as of those who since given Mr. ago ie Need | lon ee Sao ace, easy to find a representative for on the i until Mrs. Shaw undertook it, but one other had faifiled it well. The young and gentle-minded foundiing of Argos oan scarcely be enacted by ® male; it requires the superior delicacy and tact his character in the ‘and we do say without Shaw performs it perfectly: her | a loft; of the female mind to rend light intended by the sutho: hesitation, that M: to make her representation a most effective admirably supported by Mr. W. Marshall, as Adrastus; and Clerke, Hall, and Beliamy, fulfliled their respective parte of Phocion, Ctesiphon, and Medon, with much oredit to themselves. The house was well attended; the lower tier of boxes we observed many of our most respectable citizens and their families, and altogether the engagement ef Mire. Shaw, and the bringing forward of the sterling drama, will doubtlens prove profitable to the manager, The drama of the “Woodman’s Hut’’ concluded the performances, and sil separated well pleased with their evening’s amusement. Cuatnam Tueatre.—Thore was a very fair house at | this theatre last night, attracted, no doubt, by the cole- | } brated comedian, Jobm Winans, and the Misses Denia, | p | wharf, No.4 North river, yesterday afternoon, | ercaee for freight, and will sail on the20th, as | Vertised. performed the character of Di, aud we must say, bis excellent d: ation of coms character, kept the house in roars of laughter. The parte of Joseph, and Lilian, the Show Giel, by the Misses Denia, were in keeping with the high obaraccer they have already scquired. The dance by Mr. Seott, wasexcellent The Model Artists next suc- led,and it is needi-as to say, under the direotion of Mr Fleteber, the tableaux vivants were exhibited with grace and beauty. The fitih act of ‘Richard the III.,”\was ably sustained by the Misses Denin—one as Richard, and the other as Richmond. Mr. Fletcher is u: to make the Chatham a theatre of re! and we trust his efforts will meet with commensurate support from a discerning community. Mx. Matonx Raymoxy,—This accomplished geutle- msn, of whom the London papers and the press genera!- ly of England, have spoken so highly, in regard toa species of amusement, termed “ Irish Evenings,” will hem his first entertainment on Monday Gauinr text, at the Brunetti Gallery, alternately with the Model of An- cient Jerusalem, He will be assisted by his wife and three daughters, who will sing several beautiful airs, and perform some splendid pieces on the pianoforte. One of the English papers, aking of his abilities, saye:— “ Mr. Raymond possesses almost every necessary qualif- cation for imparting to an undertaking of this sort the mingled intelleotual raciness and esprit, and the spon- taneous dash aud exuberant constitutioaal ardor which the public accustomed, in imagination, to associate with the i ofan ¢ Irieh Evening” His humor bears the genuine impress of the ‘ emerald gom of the western world’—chastened, but not enfeebied, a the refinement of scholarship and polished society. His anecdotes are pertinent and happily chosen, and singularly character- istic ofthe national temperament. His delivery, too, is eminently effective in imparting adequate expression to the diversified and qraransngivg sentiments and emo- tions to which the topics be treats of give rise.” very Irish family and every lover of song and sentiment, hu- morous anecdote and genuine wit, should patronize this entertainment, as a more rational and pleasing evening cannot bepassed than will be offered to thy citizens of New York on Monday evening next. Stan 0, the eminent flute player, intends giving a concert the Tabernacle to-morruw evening; he bas engaged a number of eminent artiste to assist him, and the ooncert promises to be one of the best of the senson. Miss Julia Nortbal!, Miss Brienti, and Mr. Manvers, will sing sowe of the finest selections from the works of Rossini, Donizetti, Weber, and Auber; end Signor Repetti and Mr. Loder, with the full orchestra of the Italian opera, will do fuil justice to the instrumental part. Signor Accastro will f perform several graud fantasias, avd among the rest, he'wiil perform one piece in which he will play on the flute and piano at the seme time, This certainly will be a musical curivsity, Uracus—-Bowery AMPHITHEATRE.—-Drollery and horsemanship, Ethiopian minstrelsy and gymoasticising, Pantomime and fun,are the staple amusements at this old established house. The Bow: {Bray rappssie has jong been the favorite equrstrian house in the eastern, and, indeed, all the other portions of the city ; and from the way things are managed there now, it will not lose one iota of its attractiveness. There was quite a house fall | there last evening,and doubtless will be again to- Roapway Opgon.—The mai get alarge audience together nightly. The Model Ar- tate are as fascinating as ever, in their delineations; and from the exoelient manner in which all the details are attended to, and their handsome accoutrements &c., will long continue their present popularity. Cunisty’s Mintstees.—On returning to their head- quarters, last evening. th» Minstrels were as usual greeted by an overflowing house. Being now in the twentieth successive week of their stay hero, they heve had ample experience in the tasty of their patrons, aad, accordingly, have thoroughly we:ded their long list of songs, &e., 0 that now every one they sizg is 4 favorite. ‘They give afresh programme every evenibg 50 that visi- tera, who wish to return and hear them uxain, need not be afraid that they will hear the same programme re- peated. The fame of this band has spread probably over the whole continent. Banvann’s Panonama or tHE Mississirer —This won- der, in the shape of a painting three miles in length,acou- ly delineating the romantic scenery of the banks of the Mississippi, is as much admired as ever. Banvard, the great projector and originator of this kind of pano- rama, will doubtless make a colossal fortune by bition; he deserves it for hi ergy and perseve: hen he was surrounded by difficulties. To speak uties cf this work would far exceed the limits of @ newspaper paragraph; all ought to go and see for themselves, . Bauwerti’s Mopex or Ancient Jenvsaem.—The po- culiar solemnity and interest attached to this exhibition, give it a character which elevates it above the mere every day shows. In examining the beautiful and per- fect model of the Holy City, as it was in the days of the Redeemer, one’s thoughts revert tothe days when the Christian faith was first promulgated, and when the great incidents, which bave had suoh an influ on all msnkind, were transpiring. ‘This model serves other purposes, however, than merely satisfying an idle ourie- sity; it indelibly stamps on the mind the exact position of all the soenes mentioned in the biblical accounts of Jeru- em; and in roy fcitregy we have no doubt, has led the mind of the beholder to inquii nd investigate more fully into the truths of the Christian religion. Mr. Reymond’s descriptive lecture adds much to the interest of the whole. Barney Williams is still playing at the Atheneum Pittsburg. Dr. Collyer and his Model Artists have been engaged at Pittsburg. gers hero manage to Olty Intelligence. Tur Weatnen—Yesterday was another of those plea- sant days with which we have thly favored ‘was blowing yasant days iy y have some bius- be i Pst ir for a while yet to come, but the wiater is well nigh past, and Spring, with ull her beautsous charms, begins to dawn upon us. Tue Sraeers—The streets on the enstern side of the city were certainly never in a more horrible cordition than at this time. At the corner of Ciinton and Orenard streets the water stands about four inches deep, and, as yet, no effort has been made to remove it. it is most astonishing that the enormous amount of one bundred and sixty thousand dollars, which bas been sppropriated by the Common Council, is not sufficient to Keep the streete in tolerable condition Jor th space of one year. Who is to biame for this? T' certainly some one, and the censure should fall upon the Proper person. Srurvesant Squane.—This beautiful square—the great resort of those living on the east ‘up town—begins now to present quite an attractive ap- A quantity of handsome young trees have been placed in it, and the corporation have determined to so regulate and grado its walks, that it will be one of, the most pleasant places of the kind in the city. Tur Sreamsuir Wasuixaton came alongside hers She is Fasnronaste Weop ‘The city has been full of ru- mors for the last few da; A tplendid party was mn on the occasion of the marriags of the niece of a ‘Well known lady, keeping ® highly reapectable fashiona- bie boarding echoo),to a Spanish gentleman of the island of Cuba, Seventeen hundred cords of invitation had been issasd. At 7 o'clock on Monday evening, St. Valentine’s day, the R: Cathoiio Cavhedral was thrown open to the population of that quarter, and to the other persons who were desirous of witnessing such asight. Soon the church was filled with people—the “happy couple” wont in, each acoompanied y the fami- ly, the guests, bricesmen, young ladies, &>, and the ceremony began. Bishop Hughes, assisted by other priests, oMciated on that occasion; and after having de- livered » brief speech, in whica he epoke of the holy rite of marriage, of the duty offathers aad mothers, uol- ted Miss B.toMr. R. The ceremony was very imposing, for it was celebrated wi bh the pomp of the Roman Catho- lic rites, which are undoubtedly the most splendid ot ail Christian sects. This being over, the company sepa- rated, aud after an hour’s recers the large parlors of Mud. C., Union Piace, were throwa open tothe reventeen hun- dred visiters, who came to pay their respects to the happy couple, and to offer them their congratu- lations—their wishes of prosperity and happiness The bride was dressed in a very splendid white robe, with a magnificent lace veil, and though @ little pale, was attractive and lovely. The husband was well dressed, and exhibited such a happy face, that ef envied. We need not spesk here of the content of the members of the family; father, mother, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, every one was smiling, talking, dancing, et Case or Ixvanticipe ~-Coroner Walters, yesterday, preceeded to hold an inquest upon the body of a female infant, which was found « few days ago inan ash bar- rel,in the cellar of premises No. 73 Mulberry street, the partiouiars respecting the finding of which, aud the arrest of its supposed mother on suspicioa of having caused its death, we:o reported in the Herald at the time. From the evidence adduced before the Coroner, it appeared that the accused, a Mrs Barbara Weid- meyer, with two children, ocoupied the front basewent ofthe premises No. 73 Mulberry street. There is a wider cellar beneath it. The husband of the accused died about eight mon 0. For some time past ths ocou- pants of other rooms in the building had considered the acoused to be pregnant; she had, however, never alluded to her situation. On Thursday of last week she appeared well, nad was sround the houre during theday. About ll o'clock at night she went to bed,and nothing waa hoard of her until about 7 o'clock on Friday morni when she got up and prepared breakfast, and did washing. About 7 o’clook on Thursday occupant ofa room in the third story called the attention of another person to some blood in the cellar, asshe could not imag! re itcame from. After some con- versation on the subject, they came to the conclusion that Mrs, Weidmeyer had given birthtoaobild. Satis- fying their minds on this point, and suspecting some- thing rong, one of them, on Friday morning, gave in- formation to the 6th ward police, when offlcer Mincho, led to the premises in question, a1 arched without finding anything. The accused denied kno where the blood came from, and of having had a child; but on being told | hi doctor would be sent for to examine her person to ascertain whether she had given birth to a child or not, she maniiested con- siderable uneasiness, and finally went to a barrel where the obild had been secreted under coal dust and ashes She then informed the officer that she had dropped the child on the stoop, No stains of blood, however,could be discovered on the stoop. She further atated to tho of- Ocer that she fell from @ chair about @ fortnight ago, and that it was bora on Thursday night; bu: assigned no reasons for concealing it. Oa bringing the obild out of the cellar, ths offieer discovered a mark around its neck as though it had been strangled. Dr. Thoman Holmos, after making & post mortem ex nation of the body, tertified that the child was newly born, and evidently at full period ; that it had » healthy appearance—nabout three incies of the navel cord was attached to the body untied—on the front part of the throat there wasa deep-colored ecchymosis, as though made by pressure with tho thumb aud floger , the outi- ole was somewhat abraded over this part; beneath this the blood-vessels much engorged with blood, and the bruises seemed to extend to the bones of the neck on terior part of the throat—no other external marks $ injury. On removing the lungs oat jgaes color, and in water, and orepl- Tited'on preseute giviog evidence that they Bnd been fn sed) sed'wse rund beneath I the ove of Pots wee of the head were extensively fractured. On eamoriog the skull, the brain was found gorged with blood; an: from the examination, it was evident that the child was born alive, aud that death was caused by ivjuries fnflicted after birth; whereupon, the jury, afer a brief consultation, rendered a verdict ‘that the deceased in- fant came to her death by injuries inflicted since her birth by Barbara Weiameyer, the mother; also, the in fant iv question was seoreted utter birth by the said Barbara Weidmeyer.” Suppen Datu —The coroner held an inquest ye terday also on the body of an unknown man, about 31 years of age, with sandy colored hair, and rather long, who was found in the Park, in @ dying condition, ou Monday evening. Verdiet, * Death by a rupture of the right auricle of the heart”? The Geceased hed on, when found, @ black cleth overcost, grey pantaloons, and boots. In one of his pockets were some lottery pc- lioies. Law Intelligence, Crcurr Court, Feb, 15—Before Mr. Justice Strong— Champlin vs. Hamblin and Reese —Thiv cause was re- sumed this morning. Mr. Hambtin’s counsel opened his defence. He began by statingthat his client was led into the present difficulty from the purest and most benevolent motives. That the plaiutiif had been trea- sucer to the Bowery Tbestre for some years previous to 1840—that Mr. Hamblin had, or thought he had found him to be an honest and iaithful man, and that he took a particular interest in him; that about this time from some cause, tho plaintiff became low spirited aod sickly ; that the family physician (Dr Reese) had called upon Mr. Hamblin, and stated that pisintiff was laboring under temporary derangement ; that if he was left at large he was liable to commit some desperate act, either to himself or to soms other person, and advised that he should be sent to @ lunatic asylum. Under thene olr- cumstances Mr. Hamblin accompanied Dr Reese to the police efflce, and joined ia making the affidavit, upon which the plaintiff was sent to the asylum. He anid that plaintiff's counsel in his openiog, bad stated that Hamblio had procured the conveyance of some $0,000 worth of property from the plaintiff for $5,000, which he had advanced; and that it was with a view of putting the plaintiff out of the way, thet Hamblin mirht become absolutely possessed of the entire of said property. In reference to this charge, Mr. Hamblin’s coungel stated, that Mr. Champlin would, if he mprvived his mother, bs entitled to a very considerable amcunt of property jand that he had rome years previously to 1840, made impru- dent conveyances of it to different persons; that subse- quently he instituted a suit in the Court of Chancery to set aside those conviyancas ; that Mr. Whiting wes calied in as plaiutift’s coursel to argue the case; that upon examining the papers, Mr. Whiting found it was doubdtfal whether the plaiutiff would succeed in setting aside the conveyances; he advised a compromise; and he accordingly welied on Bir. Dudley Seiden, who had the management of the cause for the adverse parties, or was otherwise interested; eutered into a negotiation with him, aud it was finaly arranged that Mr. Selden would accept $6000, and re-convey the property to Mr. Champlig.s Mr. Whiting communsiested the result of them ion to Champlin, and asked him who would advance the money. Champlin repiied that Mr. Ham- blin would, Both of them then weitrd on Hambiin, and he consented to advance the $5.00; did advance it, and took a conveyance of the whole of the property as 8 security for it; and it wai greed that Mr. Champlin, should insure hia Ii 32 further security, although he never didit The learned couusel went on to state, that this was an act of benevolence and generosity on tho part of Mr. blin, which dorerved @ very different return st the hands of the plaintiff Io then went on to state the procfs, whioh they intended to adduce to show that Mr. Champlin was, in April, 1840, laboring under temporary insanity. Dr. Reese next opened his defence. He said he was the family physician for five years previous to 1810, of tho plaintiff; that he, the plaiaciff, was laboring under a complication of disorders; that his nervous system was completely deranged; and that during bis connection with the platotiff, as his family physiciaa, he behaved to himin the kindest manner; that the first intimation he had received of the state of plaintiff's mind, in April, 1840, was from Mr. Jackson (who had been examined on Saturday as a witness) who called at his, Dr. Reeze’s house, and stated to him that Mr. Champlin had been missing for some time; that it was feared he bad commit- ted suicide; that they then went in search of him,aud tound him at the house of Mr. Sharpe, in Hudaon street, in a state of great excitement; that it was necessary to bleed bim, and that it would be dangerous then to re- move him; that he prevailed on Mrs. Sharpe to allow him to remain for the remainder of the dey and next night in her house; that after Dr. Reese had left him he tore the pendige from his atm; that the doctor had to be sent for agnin, and were it not for the combined ex- ertions of himself and Mrs. Sharpe, he would have bled to death; that he remained with bim until he calmed down, and he was removed to his own house. It was under these circumstances that he came to the conclu- sion that Mz. Champlin was laboring under delirium tre- ens, and that it would be best to send bim tempore- rily to the asylum. He then oalled upon Mr. Hambli and consulted with him, and they both azreed to go be- fore & magistrate and make the veceseary affidavit and him committed. Dr. Reese. in continuation, said he felt bound, in justice to himself and to Mr. Hamb! to state that he neversrw Mr. Hamblin until that ocoi sion, although he often heard of him through the news papers; his pursuits in life did not necessarily bring bim into contact with that gentleman. He knew, howev: that he was particular friend of Mr. Chemplin’s, hi therefore. consulted with him, and Mr. Hamblin ad- vanoed $65, the hospitsl fees, and handed it to him, (Dr. Reese) which he psid in to the treasurer. He went on farther to state, that believing the plaintiff was at the time laboring under delirium tremens, and that if left at large he would do himself or other persons some grievous injury, he, therefore, felt it to be his duty asa professional man to have him, for a time re- strained of his liberty. Dr. Reese went on to show, in explanation of tho testimony of Dr Wilson, who was examined on Saturday, on behalf of the plaintiff, that it was usual for patients laboring under delirium trement to ba sent to the asylum, and that it appeared from the report of Doctor Earl, that there were upwards of 600 patients laboring under that disease sent there within a ear. ME, Warring was then called and examined in rejation to the negotiation with Mr Selden and Mr Hamblin, and also in relation tothe state of Mr. Champlin’s mind at that time. Gen. Sanvronp, who acted as the counsel of Mr. Ham- blin, was elso examined on the same subject. Mrs. SHanre was examined in relation to the oocur- rence at her house, which was stated by Dootor Reece in opening his defence. The court then adjourned until to-morrow, when the case will be summed up. Surenion Court--Before Jud; C. Denant vs. Jas Cock work and labor and mat that on the 15th of April, fon of defendant, claiming to be owner of @ house and lot in Ann street, applied to the plaintiff, who is @ mas- ter builder, to make some olterations and repaize to the house, upon which occasion an agreement in writing wes entered into between them. Immediately after the plaintift get the materials on the premises and com- meuced the work, pplied to Samuel Cockroft for his note for $650, being As amount of the contract) The note was given, and the plaintiff procured it to be discounted, but when it came to maturity it was protested, and never has been paid. When the work was half done the defendant came there, claimed to be the owner of the building, and said that he did not want the work done; that his son had no at thority to it done, and would not pay for it; that the plaintiff might look to his son for payment. tit, notwithstanding, proceoded with the work and finished it, the defendant having never come there afterwards. samuel Cockroft, who contracted with the plaintiff, not having anything, the plaintiff brought the action against the defendant, and sought to recover on three grounds: first, that Samuel acted as the agent of his father, and that the latter was bound by his acts ; secondly, that de- fondant knew plaintiff was employed by Samuel to do the work, and that he allowed him to go on until it was half done, when the oost of taking it down would be equal to that of finishing it, which was a fraud on the plaintiff; third, that he subsequently promised to pay the plainti®” ‘The judge, on a motion for a non-suit, anid that a plaintiff was bound to make out his case by at mative proof; that the plaintiff in this oxse had not gt proof of agency and fraud,in fact there was no proof ofa! ficmative either; and as to promising to pay,it was made oa @ contingency which never happened, and even if tho contingency did happen, the defendant would not be bound by it, as no man is bound to guarantee the debt of another, except the gdarantece be reduced to writing. Non-suit entered. Before Judge Oakley —.Alrvander et al. ve. Franeecia et al. —This cause is adjourned to this morning. Count Carennan--This Day—Cirewit Court—2, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 24, 26, 26, 97, 28, 29, 31, 93, 32, 34, 35, 86,37. Superior Court—B4, 59. Gi, 12,82, 71,73, 74, 17, 19, 27, 28,77, 78, 80,2, 67, 75, 43, 68, 69. Vanderpoe! —Louts ‘his was an actiow for 3 The Plumbe Natlonal Daguerrean Gallery, on the upper corner of Broatway! and Muryay street, 18 one 0! he pleasantest lounges in the city; and if any of our swant of ayood picture, they ‘goto Plumbe it. Gold Pens.—Prices Reduced 50 cts, at bo oo en the only . f city. supplied at a great discount from former rates. Gold pens re- paired, exchanges va Gold Pens..Caution..The Hichelleu Dia mood Pointed Gold are made and sold exciusiy y B. E. Watson & Co, 45 Waltiam street, and J, ¥ 98 Richeliens are sold with ny time, the points co Falton st t improvements ia n P ‘and casos, and are now selling at re- duced prices the most splendid articles that exn be found in the market Gold a cases at The. $1, 81 5. $108; $8 and apwards. Their rrices are lower, for superior Pens and easking for their trash, N. B-Gold Pens re: iable Shaving Cases. the most porta- ble, and she most complete article now manufa every requisite for n gentleman's toilet, and companion, invaluable. For sile at G. Saunde Broadway, a few doors above tL ndt street & Son, 17 Refined Sugars, \ hoice Kens, Coffer, §; Candles, Oils, Ke--=We woals inform the public tha . Fowler basi and is da ly reasivin, om the Importers ‘offen, Oils, Candlen, &e , Maca simall at aelling the finest 7 Ibs, or9 ets perth; fine Ger rH ct tt Bright ‘Yellow, 46d, or 8 ets; sew Crop New Orleuna, 9¢ 94 and 3 froma Cradles