The New York Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1848, Page 1

NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 19, 1848. THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. THE BECOND ANO LAST DAY. Go, So. Sc. nrg Unica, Feb. 17, 1843. My first letter from this city gave you 2 narra- tive of the first day’s proceedings of the Demo- cratic State Convention, down to9o’clock, P.M., at which time Mr. John Van Buren was engaged in reading the address, which I sent you, in part, yesterday. When the reading of that ar- gumentative and sarcastic address was concelud- ed, there were loud eries of ‘Van Buren,” “Van Buren ;” but that gentleman was too much exhausted to make a sp2ech. Mr. Ratasun, of Cayuga, was then called for, and that gentleman rose, in answer to the call He alluded to the chairman of the committee on military affairs, (Cass) as aman unworthy of the confidence of any individual or party ; and said, that, before he would vote for that man for Pre- sident, he would vote for a whig, or for a man whose principles were not known—an honest man. Mr. Froyp—Who is that ?_ who do you mean? Mr. Rarasson—Zachary Taylor! (Tremen- dous cheering.) He (Mr. R.) would give his vote to this old hero, before he would give it for such a man as Cass, for whom he entertained a profound contempt. Mr. R. referred to the course of Mr. Cass in relation to the Wilmot proviso; he accused Mr. C. of having deliberate- ly promised _to vote for that proviso, and then of having deliberately violated his promise. In criticising the senatorial career of Mr. Cass, Mr. R. was exceedingly severe. He is declared to have used up the Sheirman of the committee on Military Affairs, in a very effectual manner. Mr. Rathbun was followed by Mr, Nye, of Madison, who entertained the convention with a laughable impromptu speech, a sketch of which it is out of my power to give ; and the convention adjourned till to-morrow morning at ten o’clock. he address read to the convention by Mr. Van Buren, apart of which I sent yesterday, concludes as follows :— * * * * * * . Fellow citizens ; Having thus, to you, or in your name, expresed the sentiments in’ regard to national affairs, which wo deem the occasion demands, let us brief; call your attention to the position and history on Sta politics. The first reflection that naturally rises in this connection to the mind of one familiar with the relation New York has borne to the Union, is a recollection of the vast disproportion between the honest aid our de- mocracy have given to the democratic party of t! ‘Union and the retures that have been made. From great overthrow of federalism in 1900, until the fini contest of 1844, the democracy of New York hay been true in their allegianca to their thren of the Union, and their strong arm has favorably given the victory to the democratic cause; and yot, during ti at long period, how rare have been the inscances when, from some undefinable cause, influence at Washington was not wholly wielded by citi- gens of our State, destitute of standing or weight at home? Yet this moptifying experience will not be with- out ite use, if it teaches those who take a higher and deeper interest in political action than the love of office can fospire, the undeniable truth that our own great Btate presents a field for political progress far more en- couraging and wortby of improvement, than that to which their attention has been, heretofore, so largely di- rected. With a Lak penton outnumbering that of many European nations—identified in feling and interest toa degree far exceeding those of the Union—rich, prosper- ous, and free—an opportunity is here presented to a vance the true principles of civil government abundant- ly adequate to satisfy a reasonable ambition. The de- mocratic fabric, indeed, is at present in ru’ns—pros- trated by the great victory of 1844; but we are used to adversity, aud schooled its uses. All that the in- domitabie ete | of New York want, to enable them to rise with renewe ‘and strength from their fail, is 9 fair field, and no false friends. History is philosophy teaching by example; and of all hi , that of the democratic party ot New York is most instructive in this wise. Springing from the revolutionary War, and connected with the feuds that had arisen in the fierce civil contests between the great families of the State, it became, in no small degree, the sharer of contests in which personal feelings, friendships, and antipathies had as much, if not greater weight, than a desire for the establishment of just and wise political principles. Many views which could not now bs regirded asin ‘Boy fonse liberal, wero #til! adhered to, because they were in favor, under the monarchy, and had formed no Ea of the issues which produced war But the glorious spirit whioh gavesise tothe revolution, and which is, by ite nature, at war with all abuses ia government, oon- stituted the corner stone of what wasfirst the whig “then tho anti-federal, afterwards the republican, and now the democratic party. Its workings were embarrassed and its advance obstracted by old associations and un- wise habits of thinking on the part of many of its most zealous dvocates; but it worked on. Slow at first, it eloped, is now developing, and will ite powere until our political rege- the most ardent friends of the ire. Even a rapid review of our party history through the long lapse of years that h intervened since its formation, cannot fall to prove i structive, eapecialiy at a moment like the present. Pow- erful an it haa been, and can be @zain, no adequste oppor- tunity for the display of the beneficent effeois which the spread of ita prinoiples is capable of producing, bas yet been afforded. ‘Tha attention of our leading politicians has been too much diverted by temp.ations from abroad, a tendency to which we desire to fix more reasonable limite for the futare. In seelog what has already been accom- plished, we may infer what may hereafter be effected by astesly and disinterested perseverance in enlightened and virtuous political action. ‘The obstacles. which have for such a series of years, retarded the advance of the principles which should go- yern a party that is democratic in ite faith, as well as in its name, Ace: — First. Its connexton with the banking system of the State. Hosts of our firmest friends bave been soduced by the temptation of b-ing able by its meaus to live without labor, and bave been rendered, through its infla- ence, disloyal to their professed principles, and have, for the most part, become in the end, alike worthless, as well to their party, as to themselves. We, by this connexion also made our party responsible for th- extent to which Uhe representative syétem was degraded by legislative corruptions, through bank intlu-nce, and for the plunder of the working olasses by the banks themecives, through a worthless paper circulation. It was difficult for the en to retain confidence ia profvnsed democrats, who me parties to such schemes, and our cause suffered rough this venality, or indiscretion, or bot Secondly. ‘The support for so long’a period given by y to the protective policy in the ex- carried, has been another source of weakness; the truth now so prevalent, that under the fraudulent dieguise of an-intention to promote the pros- perity of the farming and mechanic classes, wis conceal- ed by the initiated; the design and effect of making the rich richer aud the poor poorer, was woll understood by the demogratic masses before it was appreciated by their leaders. The numerous princely fortunes which have within a few years been accumulated by tho favored few, whilst tho business operations of alt other classes was unproductive, bave at last opened the eyes of all unpre- judiced observers, Thirdly. The concentration of the power of appoint- ment to office at the seat of government, was for a long time a prolific source of popular distrust and discredit, rpringing from an undieguised distrust of either the in- telligence or honesty of the people ; its existence was a eunee of offence to them, whilet it afforded to the intrigue- ing politician aud the venalcsurtiet rewards and honors, woich, under wiser regulations, would have been given to the virtuous snd deserving citizen. Fourthly. Special and exclusive legislation, one of the worst and most dangerous abuses of political power, flourished almost as much ® nominally democra- tie as under 4 fe ay Fithly, Appearances, false in fact, but plausible in thei? nature, have for @ cpg succession of years exposed the democratio party of this State to the imputation of beiog the bettors of human slave yy. The voln rable ch racter of its condition in this seapeet bag, of course, not been left unimproved by our opponents, and year after year has this consideration deprived us of thousands of friends who, before this de- loston took possession of thom, were sincere. intelligent, gud devoted democrats; but who, fioally, sank into the fenatical ranks of abolitionism. These counteracting elements, and others that might be adverted to, have heen constantly at work to retard the onward march of the demooratis party. But how successfally have they been met and overcome by the spirit of liberty which gave it birth aud watches over its growth. ‘T'wo succes. sive new constitutions have been framed and adopted, fhe scramble for bank charters no longer disgraces our halls of legislation. Trade is freed from the the shackles which bound it, and the treasury of the people, declored and made indepeudent, ths contralization of power at the capital is destroyed; special privileges and immunities have given place to acts of Geveral legislation. By a fortunate accident, or @ special providence, the assumption by slaveholders of a new ‘and indefensible position on the subject of slavery, has enabled democrats to 4 forth in their natural and true attitude, as the ¢ pions of human freedom ; and tter, far better, than all or either the advocates and beneficiaries of all these abuses and obstructions, have formally, aad io » body, abandoned the democratic par- ty nus set up for themecives. Of all the displays which the vital principle freedom has exbibited, the last is the most striking and grateful. The democratic party of New York moves on without the fetters upon iis ac- tion that seltieh and sinister inflaences bave hitherto osused. it tovites to its ranks the just, and virtuous, and true, [¢ will weloome them to a standard which is uufarled, after rare defeats, with redoutled energy, and the hope of more enduring ascendancy. Oa it are in- ribed “Free trade, fees labor, free soil, free speech, aud free men? A brillinnt fuvure opens upon our prospect. A convention to frame a now conslitation—the cherish- ed odjrot of @ long strug, ventvally secured the sup- port of @ vast m»jority of the electers of New York. The Dew constitution to which it gave birth, secured most of the valuable reforms for which C Rae 4, and became the organio law of the State, ‘he ane ty assent of the people, The war m whieh we aresow engeged commands the support of all true patriots, and in this State, notoriously, is not the subject of party division. The sacred principle of consecratiug free soil to free- dom, enlists the warm support of our ele: , with in- significant exceptions ‘The great prinsiples of the democratic faith, having thus secured a warm and gene- ral approval, the measures to give them practical appli- estion having thus signally triumphed, who ventures to doubt that on the first presentation hereafter of the great principles of freedom, in the persons of candidates truly representing them, the people of this gr-at State will, with their accustomed power aud fidelity. incline victory to the democratic standard? We should gladly unite with our brethren of other States, when union is upon just and*bonorable terms; but without their assistance, ourown uneid ergies can seoure to the democratic party a domivion, which for extent, re sources, oultivation, avd enlightened constitutional liberty, may well ba styled an empire of freedom. Thus the address concludes; a portion of it, which adverts at great length to the schism in the democratic party, has been necessarily omitted. It is altogether a remarkabie document for this age; it defines, in a most distinct and thrilling manner, the great principles to which this section of the party will firmly cling through all vicissitudes” The convention re-assembled at 10 o’clock this morning, when several delegates, just ar- rived, were admitted to seats. Mr. Doorirrzx, chairman of the committee, ap- pointed to prepare and report resolutions for the consideration of the convention, announced that the commuttee had instructed him to pre- sent the following resolutions as the result of ther delib erations : Resolved, That the democracy of the Stateof New York hold to a strict construction of the constitution of the United States, and of this State, the independent sovereigaity of the several States in all their reserved rights--eternal vigilance against anyencroachment by th» general government upon the rights of the States, or by the State upon the equal and natural rights of the indi- vidual,—free labor, free soil and free trade—freedom trom public debt freedom of worship—freedom of speech and freedom of the press—an independant treasury—a re- venue tariff—no distribution of the proceeds ofthe pub- lio lands among the States, and no monopoly thereof b land speculators—peace with all the world, so long as it can be maintained without a sactifice of the national character—a vigorous prosecution of the existing war with Mexico, until we obtain an honorable peace upon a just and sufficient indemnity—and they desire the pre- servation of the nationality of Mexico, and no incorpora- tion of its populous States as a part of the American na- tion, without their consent—and they are prepared to re- sist the introduction of the European doctrine of the balance of power upon the North American continent, cost whatever it may, of treasure or blood. Resolved, That a public debt is the strong fortress behind which the money power securely raises itself to the supremacy in the State, and wields a sceptre more potent for mischief, because unseen, than the sceptre of kings over the interests of the public; and that the re- publican system, though existing in form, becomes a mockery andadelusion when the agents of the people, inthe balls of legislation, or if the oabi ubject- ed to the influence of tne money power, it bein the form of corporate usurpation, profusion of expendi- tures, or a government exchequer; and that we have witnessed with profound gratitio: the efforts of the people of this and other States to stay, by the interposi- tion of constitutional barriers, the further progress of this dangerous usurpation cf the rights of the people to self government. Resolved, That the measures of the general govern- nt, calculated and designed freedom, equal taxation, ond the con: re entitled to the 1: tary reform should not only be maintained by the best efforts of the democracy, but others proposed and carried out which shall secure a retrenchment of the Cage and patron- age of the federal government, the abolition ef all un- necessary offices and salaries, and the exercise by the people of the right of electing all local officers in the service of that government, so far as the same may be practioabl Resolved, That in the opinion of this convention, it is the duty of Congress, during its present session, to pro- vide a territorial government for the people of Oregon, and to organize such other terri governments ss are necessary to protect the rights of the American citizen who has abandoned the home and friends of his youth to conquer the wilderness of thi west, and carve out inheritances for the rising ation Resolved, That while the democracy of New York, represented in this convention, will faithfully adhere to all the compromises of the constitution, and maintain all the reserved rights of the States, they declare. the crisis has arrived when that question muni bi their uncompromising hostility to the extension of slavery iuto territory now free, which may be hereafter seasted by any action of the goverument of the United ates Whereas, The Presidentof the United States, in his last annual message, has recommended the eetablish- ment by Congress, of territorial gov-rnment, over the conquered Mexican provinces cf New Mexico, and the Californias, and the retention thereofas an indemnity, in which said territories, the institution of slavery does not now exist. Therefore— Resolved, That our Senatorsand Representatives in Congress be reqaested to ute their best efforts to insert into any act or ordinance establishing any and all such provisional or territorial government or governments, a fundamental article, or provision which shall provide,de- clare, and guaranty that slavery or involuntary servi- tude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party ebail have been first duly convicted, shall be pro- hibited therein, so long aa the same shail remain a terri- tory. Tosolved, That the distinguished purity, the unselfish fidelity, the noble sense ot honor, and the saperior mental qualities, with the many oth. excellencies of the late Silas Wright—presenting, in his character, combi nation] of moral worth and intellectual power unexcel- led in the «lements of true greatness, and of which every particular united, in singular harmony, to in- crease the admirabie beauty of the whols.—as well as his long career of high public service, and the patriotic zeal and devotion which marked it, are rich!y deserving of the love, gratitude, and respect of thy people, to whose service he gave his life. Resolved, That while the demooracy of New York feel called upon by their regard for principle and con- vietion of duty, to reiterate this emphatio declaration of their sentiments and wishes, they have not now, nor have theyever bad,a devire to prescriba a test in the Presidential canvass, which might prevent the union of all who sustain the general principles of the democratic creed, that they deeply regret that any of their Southern brethrea should have uawisely laid down « platform in- consistent with that union, and inevitebiy tending to break up a nstional party into sectional divisions. Resolved, That the Hon. John A. Dix, of the Senate of the Unit-d States, by his bigh and noble bearing tn that distinguished body, has become justiy endeared to the democratic party in this State, and throughout the Union, and we rejoice im him as a most worthy successor of the late lamented Silas Wright Resolved, Theat Major General Zachary Taylor, by bis masterly correspondence with the war department, no less than by his heroic conduct and indomitable coolness and courage on the field of battle, has shown himee f to be not only # ngulshed military cbief- tain, but # man of great mental and moral power, aud whose whole life has given evidence of nrtrong head, an honest heart, and a republican simplicity of character. Resolved, That the atbicvements of our armies in Mexico have proved the extraordinary m‘litary skill and intelligenos of their officers, and ths indomitable valor of the common soldier, both regular and volunteer, and have added imperishable lustre to our fame in arms Resolved, That we recognize the State central com- mittee, duly appoiated for the term of two years, by the democrst c State convention, held at Syracuse on the first day of October, 1546, as being still th» State central committee of the demooratic party of th’s State. Resolved, That this convention will not withhold the expression of its confidence ia the civil wisdom and pub- lic and private virtue of Tues H. Benton, of Missouri By his powerful and uniform support of the principles of Jeffersonian democracy, throughout along and illus. trious senatorial career, characterized by unparalleled in- dustry and devotion to the interests of the country, he has won 3 ro pro-eminence among the statesmen of his day, and endeared himeelf to the masses of the Ameri- can demcoracy. Resolved, That this convention are in favor of and re- commen the holding of a democratic State convention. to be composed of one delegate from each Assembly dis. trict, for the purpose of nominating candidates for elec- tors of President and Vice President, and such State offi- cers as are to be chosen by general ticket at the next election. Resolved, That this convention are in favor of and re- commend the calling of such demooratic State conven- tion by the democratic members of the lezisiature, according to the uoiform democratic usage But in case th uld omit to make such call, we recommend that ' will then have arisen ; and that the State central com- mittee designate a time and place for the assembly of such convention. Resolved, That the delegates to the national conven- tion be, and they are hereby empowered, to fill any vacancy caused by the absence of both the delegate and siternate appointed by this convention. |, That the death of the Hon. Goo. P. Barker, the late Attorney General of this State, is an the most, afllicting nature, and calls for the warm expres- sion of this convention of its respect for bis memory,and symp, thy with all to whom he was near and dear ; aod that the the State has lost one of its mos: promish and valuable citizens, society one of its brightest an most cherished ornaments, and the democratic cause a of its most able, vigorous, sinoere, and devoted sup- porters. The above resolutions were adopted in the form in which I send them to you. They having been read by Mr Doolittle— Aspanw J. Corvin, of Utios, rose and said that this convention had met at an important crisis in the affairs of our country; we were not enly engaged in a foreign war, but war of conquest and occupation; it was not » defensive war; the question of the oocupation of Mexi- co would be the great question which in bis judgment would determine the issue of the next election, This yrould pone a it these candidates would come out in‘favor ofthe an- nexation of Mexico—General Cass {wes already nearly committed —these candidates were opposed to the reso- lution just read in regard to free territory. They had assumed this position with a view of getting the vote of ths South; at sll events, these men ware opposed to the principle of tie Wimot proviso—a principle which we old dear, #ad by which we are willing to stand or fall. Woodbury, in hfs judgment, could not get the vote of any State but New Hampshire. What State could Bu- ohanaa carry in the Baltimore Convention? Why, he oan carry Penasylvania; ie did not believe he could Pew 4 the vote of a single Southern State; nor could Lewis Cass get the vote of any State except Ohio and Miobigan. Who, then, would be the nominee of the Baltimore convention? ‘Why, in his opinion, the dele- gates in that convention would be ins'ructed penscably, if they can, and forcibly if they muat, to vote foc James K Polk; he firmly believed that James Polk would ba the nominee of the Baltimore convention fur the presidency; he expected to ba elected on the strength of the war question; he expected to in upon that issue. but he would flod bimself mistaken: he was elected in 44 upon a similar issus—the annexe. tion of Texas—and this leads us to the great question of the anne: of Mexico; we would be obliged to come to that question in the next presidential canvase; residential Clie 6 would not suffer it to rest ; jooked upon the ennexation of Mexico not only asa possible but as an inevitable avent. Mexico was already conquered, What is there left of Mexico? howare you going to get rid of the responsibility you inourred in overrunning that country? Where wa shadow of a government in Mexico, and how could we make peace with her ? Why, it was perfectly idle to talk of treating with a nation without a government. The very moment you withdraw your troops, anarchy reigns there. Mr. Polk er make an anti slavery treaty with Mexico, brcauss that would deprive him of the votes ofthe South ; you could not get a treaty with the Wilmot pro fied in it. ‘Then, how were you going to mal t He could not nee how we could do 16; he could not see how we could rid ourselves of Mexico, We had got her and must keep her. He should be sorry (o see a single province, or town, torn froma Mexico ; it was contrary to the genius of our {u- stitations to acquire territory by force. In bis opinion, ths time would speedily ‘come when the Mexican State one after another, would bs knocking for admission into this Union. He did not believe that a single State of Mexico could come in except it came in as free territory; with the poten- tial voice of the East and the West in favor of it, he did not see how the Wilmot proviso was to be trampled down. It seemed to him that this territory must ine- vitably come, and that its coming in free would be the means of ciroumssribirg human slavery. The honorable gentleman, in adverting to the propriety of more mili- tary goeronsiaone to complete the conquest of Mex- foo, declared himself opposed to a revenue tariff and in favor of direct taxation to procure means to prosecute the war, and he was therefore rejoiced te hear of the re- solution Leyte introduced into the House of Represen- tatives, by Mr Wilmot, in favor of resorting to direct taxation. What led, (he asked) to the insolent, aye, ia- soleat, remark of the Washington Union, that the de- mooracy of the Union could do without the vote of New York in the next canvess? He belisved that the Cabi- net at Washington were under the false impression that they could succeed upon the great slave issue before us; but they would find themselves mistaken. Mr. Van Bunen followed Mr. Colvin, in answer to the ories of “ Van Buren,” which iseusd from all parts of the House. He said it was his desire that the procecd- ings of this convention should be united and harmo- nious and cordiel, in order that its proceedings might be ey viewed abroad. The resolution just read em- bodied his views generally; they were eminently such as a democratic convention should conour ia. \t wes «mphatically proper that this body should speak with care and deliberation. He, as an individual, felt authorised to express his own private views with perfect freedom, and without refe- rence to their endorsement ty the convention. How- ever much others might apprehend dangers and diffi- oulties in the declaration of opposition to slavery, which “corner stone’? of t! jemocratic party, he was unable to perceive that any dangers or troubles could arise from it, which the democratic party ought not to be willing to encounter. Mr. Van Buren, after an exordium of burning eloquence, during which he was loudly cheered at the cnd of almost every se! tence, proceeded to give us one of those rapid, nd ms terly, and thrilling speeches, which have made him distinguished aes pleader; his personal appearance was, as usual, imposing and negiige, and his delivery was more hurried and more humorous than usual. He has, 88 you are aware, @ habit of saying brilliant things with the most imperturbseble Lye thundered his anath- emas against what he called the organization existing here. He assailed that orgs tion with the most withering sarcasm. He reviewed with ability and fluency the rise and progress of the di- visions in the demooratic party. Bsfore be would con- BY OVERLAND EXPRESS, Highly Interesting Intelligence, PROSPECT OF ANOTHER BATTLE WITH THE MEXICANS. [From the N. O. Picayune, Feb, 11.) from the Brazos we have received , from which we glean a number of interest that have reached us from no other d whch we have not ssen elsewhere. Infor- mation had been received acrosa country at Saltillo, which would indicate some little work ahead for the American troops sent from Santa Fe to take possession of Chihuahua On tho 15th of December, they were encamped st El Paso, from which it wes understood they would ‘oh about the latter part of January The Mexicans in thet part of the country, are making every effort to oppose their march, with a atrong force. At ‘firet they did not intend making any resisiance whatever; but, emboldened by the long delay of our troops at Fl Paso, they set to work in good earnest, and have now & considerable numerical force, and twelve plec*s of cannon Should our troops continues on their march, they will probably havea second edition of the battle of Sacramento. CAPTURE OF AMERICANS. Our readers will doubtless recollect that some months since, our correspondent, J. ED, with Gen Wool’s column, mentioned that Mr. James Collins, commonly known ‘ss ‘Squire Collins,” who waa interpreter to Col. Doniphan’s command. and bebaved with the great- est gallantry at Sacramento and Brazita, had started across the country in company with Vol. Ward and small party of less than a dozen, for Santa Fe. The pedition was regarded as extremely hazardous, both on account of the Indisns and Mexicans; but the old Squire and his veteran companions, who is eighty-four years of age, were undaunted and determined ‘I'he party were heard from « short tim Hane 508 ‘We regret to say they were taken prisoners jo-del-Norta, by the trea- cherous conduct of a M an padre, When near a place cal San Carlos, on the Rio-del-Norte, they en- countered four Mexi Jans out on an expedition after C: manche horses, and inquired of them the distance to San Carlos, where they wished te purchase provi- ‘he Mexicans represented the distanoe as very nd offered to guide them thither. On arriving Carlos, they were unable to satisfy their and were advised to proceed to the Preni- telling them that there tofear. The Squir Pi low thelr advice, and set out; but in the meantimo, as afterwards appeared, the Mexicans hadeent off a courler to Presidio, with the information that a party of Ameri- oans were on their way to that place. Ignorant of this cir- cumstanoe, they in due time arrived at the Presidio -~ were kindly recetved by the old padre, selves perfectly safe and \d considered them - Dioner was prepared for them, ‘a table spread at one end of a large “sala,” being depoalted at the other, While quiotiy ‘ir hunger. a party of Mexicans rus! nd took the whole party prisoners. The oli pr! ppeared to be quite delighted with t! success of his ruse, but received enything but blessings fcom the party, who regarded him asa second Judas Iscariot. The Squire and companions were all conveyed to Chihuahuas, and incercerated in prison, where they still remained at last accounts. Old Col. Ward was very ill, and some of the foreigners in the pl: offered to be- come hiseecurity ; but the Mexican authorities inhu- manly refused to release him. MILITARY EXECUTIONS. A member of Capt. Mears’s company cf Mounted Volunteérs was shot for mutiny in the latter part of December, He had threatened his captain’s life, and had_ msde mi tempts to execute his purpose. He was tried by a court martial, and sentenced to be shot His captain, notwithstanding the solemn threats of the man, addressed a let:er to the commanding general soliciting @ reprieve, as a personal favor; but he very properly replied, that unless some extenuating ciroum- stances were shown, the man must et his sentence. He was taken from tho Provost Gi |, perfectly cool and collected, and placed within sight of all the troops, who were paraded to view the execution. The guard fired, but only two balls took effect. He raised himself up, and asked for water, which was given him, and # roserve guard was then’ ordered up, and the sufferings of the mutineer were ended. another execution took place in Saltillo, on the 10th ult.,at 11 o’clook. The criminal’s name was Alexander Neuson, and he wes also a member of Capt. Mears’ com- pany. He wassentenoed tobe hung bya military com- mission for wilful murder in tin; Mexican in Calle Real, at the quarters of the reve: ard. The scene of the execution is represented as having been ex- tremely revolting from the condition of the culprit. The gallows was erected in the main plaxs betwen the fountain and the jail. Allthe town garrison were para- ded and formed into asquare. At sbout halt past 10 o'clock @ wagon drawn by four horses, escorted by a small guard and followed by two priests, drove under sent to fight to extend the erea of slavery, or before he would abandon his position upon that question, which position he believed was upproved by Heaven and by all liberel men throughout the civil world, so help him God, he woul in the Mexicans ; not only that, but he would pledge Jimself to recruit armies to it, while the of Polkdom was recruiting men. In reference to theaction of this convention, Mr. Van Buren said he was glad to nee that it would not recommend any candidate for the Cresidency ; at present we would be unable to do so with entire unanimity. In allusion to the address and the resolutions of Henry Clay delivered at Lexington, Mr. Van Buren remerked, that ia bis jud,urent they could never receive the assent of the peoplo of this State. He anticipated that the delegates to be sent from this con- vention would undoubtedly be received at Baltimore,and chat thoss delegates would steadily and stern'y declaro the views of the democracy of this State; they might thereby secure the nomination of @ candidate for the Presidency who would receive the unanimous and cordial support of the wnole democratio party; bat if the Bal- timore convention should attempt, through our dele- gatos, to insult the demooracy of this State—if it should attempt to draw us down to the grovelling, sectional po- sition'they ocoupy—they would find themselves pecullar- ly and partioulsriy mistaken in regard to their ability to accomplish their purpose. But if the delegates which we now proposed to send to Baltimore, are not admitted to seats in the national convention, they would merely have to return home. with the assurance that the damocratio party ia disbanded, and that the no- mince of that convention will not be support- ed by the northern democracy ; if these delegates are rejected, every State must take care of itself. The Albany Argus, which has lately printed in its columos what purports to be an engraving of a Mexican guerilla “—* 8 next the object of the bitter irony of the speaker. Chis, he said, was the fisg of the conservatives, and they had printed upon it the words, * no quarter; curious device for them; the nted to give any. the duplicate of Croswell had naively was inthe War , Was the guerilla flag of the conservatives; the electoral ticket printed under its fol ould not re- ceive the vote of ingle true democrat in this State. Iregret that] am unable to give to-day a full reportof the speech of Mr. Van Buren. ‘It was lores and irresistible in its scope, and it wes delivered in a style of simple sublimity which is a characteristic of the efforts of great speakers. We look upon Mr. John Van Buren as the im- personation of tae genius and progress of this age, and asaman who is getting a strong hold upon the affections of the people. The speech of Mr. Van Buren having been concluded, a conversation of some length occur- red in regard to the propriety of making a for- mal declaration of opposition to a revenue tariff, nd of a like declaration in favor of a resort to rect taxation to defray the expenses of the war. Che resolutions were finally amended as above inserted, and unanimously adopted. A Mr. Boker, from the committee appointed to select and report thirty-six delegates to attend the national nominating convention, then report- ed the following as such delegates, and their al- ternates :— ad _no quarter to give if fle, STATE DELEGATES. Delegates. Alternates. Churehiil C. Cambreleng, Andrew H. Mickle, Jared Wilson. Albert Lester. st 1, Platt Willetts, ist. 1, Samuel Philips, 2, Minthorne Tom) i kins, John A. Kennedy, 3, Geo, H_ Purser, Robert H. Maclay, : Elijah F, Pardy, . Wm. F. Havemeyer, . Mark Spencer, Sam’l J. Tilden, . Amos. Hatfield, . Ray Tompkins, . J.C, Blauvelt, G Kemble, Henry Downing, . Lobt. Denniston, . J.D Ostrander, , Joha P, Beekman, . John J. Viele, °N. Hil, Jr ee Allen, ; Merrit H, Cash, . Rodney A. Chipp, : James Powers, . Cornelius Amos A. Prescott, Platt Potter, Wm. ©. Crain, Preston King, Alpheus S. Green, Ward Hunt, Lyman J. Walworth, Oliver C, Crocker, Jas, W. Nye, 24, Wa. Faller, 25, Thos. Y. Howe, Jr. 26, Joo, W. Wisner, 27, Jas, ©. Smith, 23, Henry R. Selden, . Al ‘Arphaxer Loom Wa. Collins, . Jas F, Starbuck, John Dean, David Eldridge, R. H. Sackett, 23. Leander Baboook, Horace Wheaton, Dan’l H. Titus, R ef. Williams, Addison T. Knox, 8. P. Gould 29, Jas. 8, Wadsworth, 9, Wm ©. Dryer, 30, Martin Grover, 20, A. G. Chatfleid, 31, Wm. H. T + Wm. Colville, 32, Jno. T; Hudson, » Horatio Seymour, Jr. 33, Jas, R® Doolittie, . Dean Richmond, 34, Geo. H. Stone. 34, Robert H, Stevens. This list of delegates was unanimously accept- ed by the convention, and, then, after the passage of a resolution of thanks to the President, the convention adjourned sine dic. An Innuman Famity.—On the 3d instant, Jas. Goodwin, a resident on the Ottawa river, near Montreal, was tried in that city for the murder of his wife, to whom hehad been twenty years married, who was the mother of his seven children,and against whose conduct or character nothing whatever appeared, ex- cept that her brutal partner had beaten and ill-treated her, until sho 1s sw id to have become partially in- eT oct aaBerat was ae der sister and the gallows. When it stopped, a figure, clothed in white, slowly raised itself from beside a coffla—apparent- ly very weak and fesble—it was thejoulprit, and in a state of beastly intoxication. At tha appoint- ed time, Captain Duggan, North Carolina Volua- teers, officer of the day, adjusted the rope, while £™, held the wretched man up, as he stant by bimeeis... was asked if he had any thing to at. A rae in a low voloe to the officer of the day, that he had killed the man, but in the discharge et his duty, and that he would aman; that his real name waa not Alexander Neusou, and but two men in tho brigade knew what it was, and that if he ever heard it mentioned, not to repeat it for God’s sake. He died a Catholic, and when he paid the penal- ty of his crime and been cut down, his body was handed over to the priests for interment. Three priests, with burning censors, perfumed the funeral service over bis remains, and proceeded with it to the Cumpo Santo, preceded by three alter bays, bearing a cross and candle each, and followed by an immense crowd of “ greasers.”” Singular to say,the Mexicans were much affected by the execution, and their sympathies were in favor of the criminal—the women shed tears at his fate, and the men looked sad. EXCITING NEWS FROM THE FAR WEST. [From the St. Louis Republican, Feb. 7th 4 An express has arrived at Fort Leavenworth from Santa Fe, by the way of Fort Mann, bringing us letters to the 16th ultimo. From these we learn that news had been recelved from Col Gilpin’s camp, at Fort Bent, of on exciting character. An express arrived on the morn- ing of th 15th, with orders for company FE, and one seo- tion of the artillery company, to bs fitted out with the least possible delay, and take the line of march for his camp, as Urgent causes required this movement Intelligence was received at the same time that a com- bined force of Camanches and Mexicans was gathering, about two hundred and fifty miles south of his station, ring to attack bim. For this attack, Col Gilpin jenirous of being in readiness, and, indeed, to be the og «ressor himself, and that too by the 12th or 15th Fe- bruary. This news produced great excitement in the garrison at Fort Mann, and an express was immediately despatched to overtake Lieut. Tuttle, and ten or fifteen | men, who had left three days previously for Fort Lea- veaworth, with a view to secure their return. In this ore Me beg not successful, as Lieut. Tuttle has reached the fort. ‘One of our letters eays :—“ The greatest dificuity now attending the execution of this order from our colonel is, the want of teams to carry provisions and artillery, as sllof our horses, some seventy-five in number —have died, except about a dozen, and they are barely able to stand upon their feet. Of one hundred aud forty-four mules which we brought here with us, not more than six or eight head can be produced. As to the cat- tle, 1 am actually ashamed to say that of the eight hun- dred that eame out with our trains, only seventy-five or one hundred head remain, and the wolves are daily de- youring them. What arrangements will be made I am hardly able to say at this tims, but it will be» very dif- floult matter for us to leave, under there circumstances. ‘Another letter, dated “ Upper Arkansag, 5 miles above Bent’s Fort, Jan. 7.’ eays thata detachment to which the writer belonged, left Fort Mann on the Lith of De- camber, for the purpose of escorting the sutler’s train to the camp of the cavalry, under the command of Col. Gilpin ; that on the night of the 231 December, the officer {n command, Lt. O'Hara, ordered his men to 6: camp, which order they refused to obey, and to s man deserted him. The officer remained on the ground, but proceeded next day to head-querters, where hs the facts to Colonel Gilpin. Tho colonel imm ordered court martial for the trial of the offen but at the time of writing, the court had made no -| sion in the case. “ The cavalry detachment is, at present, in s bad con- dition, 'e being no provisions in the country, except- ing some beefand corn. A ration of cori is one pint per day. Inthe course of a month, the colonel intends the command into the hesrt of the Camanche country, but unless acme arrargement to get provisions is made, it will be impossible to move from the river. Mr. Bent has sent an express to Taos to obtain provi sions, but it is understood that he failed to obtain them. If 80, there is a prospect of our having rough times ; there is not @ horse in the battalion fit for i Pe sons here are asking $100 for their mules. e wait- ing patiently for orders from the government. The health of the battalion is good. We have had but two deaths since our departure from the States. Capt. Pel- ser, with @ jon of the artillery, and Capt. Holt- scheitzer, with # portion of the infantry, are to garrison Fort Mann.’ N) PROSPECT OF PEACE. A correspondent of the N. O. Drita, writing from Vera Cruz, Jan, 24th, say! An express arrived on Sa- Buchanan, arrrived at Norfolk on the 16th inet. from the Gulf of Mexico, vi Havana, having on board the re- mains of a number of our gallant countrymen who pe rished in Mexico. bth Among them, thore of (ol. Watson and Major Twiggs, of the marine corps; Lieut. Chauncy, Dr Kearny, Smith, Bates, and Midshipman Carmichael, of the navy; Lieutenants Morris and Rogers, of the army The Germantown had been to the northward of Cape Hatteras for twelve days, and experienced a succession of heavy gales, blowing at times with the violence of « hurricane, and accompanied by a terrific nea, But the sloop has borne herself gallantly throughout, auffering little damage exoapt the loss of quarter boat w shed away by the violence of the waves. Commander, Frank lin Buchanan; Lieutenants. A UL. Caseand A A Hol- comb; Surgeon, Newman Pickerinz; Purser, John O Bradford; Master, John Julius Ringle ; Pasead Md shipman. Thomes L. Vanes; Midshipmen, Thomas H Looker, Joseph L.. Breese, Felix Grandy; Commander's Clerk, Arthur Dorsey; Boatewain, Wm. Black; Gun- Par- ner, Wm. © Thompson; Sailmaker, Geo. Parker; ser’s Clerk, John Spackman Pank Tueatre.—The time of the departure of the Circus company being s> near at hand, has oceated quite an influx of visiters during this week. Last night the house was quite filled, and all the various feats of Germani, Walter Aymar, and Mosely, and the rest of this talented troupe, obtained the usual amount of applause. The performances were for the bane‘dt of Gardner, the clown, and of course he and his comic as- nociaten laid themeelves out in their funviest jokes and wittioiems, The clowns at the circus are quite features | in the performance Their fun serves as & good foil to the briliant equestrian and gymnastic ring scenes. To- day, an extra performance is given in the afternoon, at 2% o’olock, for the accommodation of families. The usual evening performance will also be given. This in the Iaat Saturday that the Circas remains here, and therefore the chance of taking the little folks to see them to-day ought not to be let slip. Bowery Tuearax —~In consequencé of the sudden in disposition of Mrs. Phillips, the play ot “Love, or the Countess and the Serf,” was not performed here last evening. “The Gamester’’ was substituted, Mrs. Shaw playing the part of Mrs, Beverly, to Mr. Barry’s Beverly, and Mr. Clark’s Stukely, being her third appearance in this dificult character during the past week. We could eerent at the Olympic Theatre, Washington ate 7 Mr. Bass, late of the Park Theatre,in this olty, le play- Ing at Charleston, $. C. We last heard of the Montplaisier troupe of dancers form New Orleans. Mr. I Pine’ jan been playing an engagement at the American Theatee, New Orleans’ Mrs Hunt and Mr. Chippendale have been for some time pest playing at the Mobile theatr Law Inteliigence, Supenron Counr— Before Judge Vanderpoel —Cerne- lia B. Lawrence ve. James Miiler —This in an action for & quarter's rent, due Ist May, 1847, out of premises 441 formerly owned by Isaac Lawrenoe, the hua- inti Mr Lawrence died in Jaly, 1841. to insolvent circumstances, Soon instituted in the Court of Chancery, and plaiotif? had her dower assigned to her by that court, amongst which was the premises in question. Afterwards, the adminis- trator of I Lawrence obtained an order of the surrogate, directing the of the real estate of the intestate to pay his debts, and in pursuance of such order, the premises io question were sold on the 24 of February, 1847, and bought by Mr. Mortimer— Miller, the defendant, being at the time a tenant of the pl inti? After the deed given to Mortimer, Miller took @ lease from and paid rent to plaintiff up to that time, (Februsry 23d, 1847 ) Plaintiff insists that the assignment of dower by the court of chancery is conclusive; that by it she bas ob- tained a good title for life ia th roperty signed De- fondant, on the other hand, in that as the revised statutes direct the sale of the whole estate, and provision for the dower out of proceeda of the sale, thle of the widow must yleld to that of the under the surrogate’s order Defendant furt! that the proceedings in chancery were frat were aa ngainst the creditors of Mr. Lawrence, amd ed to go tnto evidence of that fact. The J to go into the inquiry, holding that the court whic! assigned the dower was the only tribunal that oo into that fi aken HE E s = 3 the property was sold for $17, served one-third of the pro: ls to be il dower of Mrs. Lawrence, which she has refused, and claima to hold the lands under the decree in chancery for the term of her li! Before Judge Oakley.—Russell Coe ve. Sayre, Town- send and Clark —This was an action of troveryto re- $ witness her powerful personation again and again, and see new beauties, new points in her acticg. in the j terview with Stukely, (Clark) she was particularly ha; yy, and her withering rebuke in vindication of her hus- and’s honer, when accused by Stukely of infielity, was at once scornful and dignified. The dishonora- ble approaches of the same wily and practised plotter of her own dishonor and her husbands’s ruin, were also frowmed down with a loft d re- pulsive air of conscious honor and insulted pride, which told with much effect upon the auditory, d elicited bursts of a . Mr. Barry’s Beverly @ most cre- ditable piece of acting, and Mr. Clark’s Stukely w: equally well performed. Indeed, the entire dramat: prreone acquitted themselves most respectably. * Th Tene, orthe Orphan of Geneva,” succeeded. ‘This even- ing will be performed ths “ Love Chase,” in which Mra, ‘Shi takes the character of Constance. The “ Wood- Hut,” and the “ Lady of the Lions.”’ being a comic will also be presented. The bill will be found ighly attractive, and a jam hore will no doubt be pre- sent to witness the entertainments of the evening. Cuarnam Tueatre.—The attendance at this thea- tre, last evening, was middling, and the performances passed off with the greatest eclat, The drama of the “Assassin of the Rocke,’ was the first piese, in which Miss 8, Denin as Julian the peasant boy, was excellent. Brandon, as Montaldi, sustained the character of the murderer well. The 2 ie of Olympia and Alberti Il supported, and Rosalie, by Miss K. Denin represented. ‘he Model Artiste next suc- \d were as usual received with cheers. The gi Son followed, and we must say, Miss Denia, as Fortunato Falcone, reaped new laurels. She is exceed- ingly clever. ‘The Scotch dance, by Miss Deloraine, was id the mts concluded with the farce as Dick Nix, tion, and gonuine Yi songs. kept the house in roars of laughter. Sutherland, as Frank Freeling, acquitted himself very respectably—he im- roves every day. There was great regularity in the aze management—no delays, which seem so tedious— and this is owing to the great attention of Mr. Hield, whose knowledge of stage businers is excellent. Cincus—Bowery AmruitHeatne.—The curious and astonishing feats of the Holland family, the Nixons, Car- roll, the Ethiopian harmonists, &c., at this house, have caused amphitheatre stock to rise, and the audiences are growing more numerous every evening. That feat of one of the Hollands, of standing on his head on the top of pole some fifteen fest high, surrounded with fireworks, is a most exciting and astonishing one. Bur- cover the value of a quantity of hardware, consisting of boiler bottoms, te. Kettle bottoms, ko. A person named Jared Pratt applied to defendants for the loan of $557; they agreed to lend him the money upon bis provided he lodged the goods in question as a collat security. Pratt gave the note, deposited the goods, and obvained the money, The note, when it came to me- turity, was paid, and Pratt sold the goods to tif? The defendants refused to Galives tae meres, aera that they were not only deposited ase security for the payment of the note, but that there was an ent between themselves and Pratt to trade them for other goods. Verdict for plaintiff for $577. Surenron Count.—Both branchos of this Court a@- journed yesterday morning, no business being ready. Cincurry Court—In Court only one cause was tried yesterday. It was an action to recover o bill of costs, and involved no question of interest, Count or Common Puras.—The February term of this Court commences on Monday. There are four hun- dred causes on the calendar. Uniten States Disrnict Count,—The cause of the ae States vs. Marsellis, is set down for Tuceday next. Count ov Over axp Tenwiven—The cause of the People va. Dunlap, indicted for the murder of MoNeill, in Ann street, ia November last, is set down for Tues- day next. Counr or Generar Sessions, Feb. 15th—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Adams and Crolius.—T7riat for Poisoning Hor A young Irishman named Ed- ward McCaffrey, was placed at the bar for trial at the pane of the Court this morning, on an indictment charging him with administering poison to three horses, valued at $1,500, the property of Edmund Jones. On the part of the prosecution, the complainant as follo m the proprietor of a livery stable at the corner of Bowery and Bayard street; | took the Prison. er into my employ as an ostler, but after with me afew days, I found that he would not sult me,end therefore discharged him; he, however, kept the stables for some deys. One dey, on going to the stable, I found three of the porses quite sick, and instantly sent fo veteri Fe os teams had eeu poleuol end od: ministered an antidote to them; their mouths weremuch swollen and the horses refused to eat. On eharging the prisoner with having poisoned them, he admitted that he had rubbed @ quantity of common yellow soap in their mouths, because | had discharged him, as he sald, with- out cause, and that he was determined the herves should not be well under the care of the person who had taken his place. I subsequently became satisfied that seap only was ured by the prisoaer, and do not now think thet ties has started with good luok, and we dare say it will soniens with ety end (od eon, as ~ - not amuse the public go past with- oanglig ini : out @1 Pauao’s Orrra Houss —There was full and fash- fonable audience at this house last veuteg and character. the tableaux were of 7 performances we! and officer Gourgas, who took part in the entertainments of the evening, and amused the audience with their ‘The principal point in the speech of Prince , the announcement that on Monday the prices for admission would bo reduced to twenty-five cents to all parts of the house; and the gist of the re- of officer Gourgas was, the fact that an Italian artist of great celebrity had been engaged to conduct the tableaux hereafter. Judging from the number of ladies present, we should think thess exhibitions were rapidiy becomixg popular with the softer sex.gyThe pe formances this evening are for the benefit of Mr. Jai Murphy, the machinist of the establishment, on which occasion the Sable Brothers will appear, they having kindly volunteered their services. We trust his friends will turn out strong, aad give him in reality a benefit. Broapway Opron.—The model artists here still con- tinue their triumphant career, and the houre is filled every evening to witness their admirable delineations — The other amusements here are alao attractive. Cunisty’s. Mixatrens —The singing of these jovial follows is something like the music of Ocpheus of old—it thing after it ; but, better than that, it a fine sum in cash every week. To-day extra performance at 3 F. M, and also the tS o'clock. Ofcourse, both will be crowded. Baxvann’s Panorama —The genuis of Banvard has created @ psintiog which will always be an honor to America, besides which it pourtrays some of the most beautifal scenery inthe Union. The public fully ap- preciate this exhibition, as it is crowded every evening that it isshown, as well ason Wednesday and Saturday atternoons, when it is shown at 3. M., as well as in the evening. Hiantanp Protective Soctety.—A grand concert will be given at the Tabsroacle next Thuradsy evening. in aid, cbarity fund of this society. A long list of eminent artiste aro engaged, vis: Signora Tico, Mise Brienti, Mra. Jameson and Miss Kirkbam, Mr. Manvers and Signor de Begnis. The America jusical Institute have volunteered their services, and a ari orchestra will also perform. The whole will be und direction of Mr. Loder, aud will doubtless go otf Bronerti's Gatteny.—Monday evening next Nr. Malone Raymond will give his musical enterta nment, called ‘‘ An Hour in Ireland’ It will bo interspersed with musio of the Emerald Isle end other nations. Ho will give sketches of irish cheracters, Irish wit, repartee, anecdote, &c.. and from the high character given in the English popers of the musical abilities of his family, being taught by the most eminent European masters, we have very little doubt this interesting and ainusing entertainment will be well patronized. ‘The programme fe replete with beauiifal trios, duetts and solos. Mra. M. Raymond will preside at the piano forte. Couns, the Irish comedian, has conoluded a very gegement at the St. Charles Theatre, New He cleared $800 at his benefit. He is now It is now pretty ing at Mobile with eqaal success. well established, that he in the best representative o/ Irish character living, and in his line, ae a vocalist, ho has no equal. We hope to seo bim ones more on the Park boards, where he will meet with a warm reception. Barney Williams is playing at the Athecwum, litts- burg. Dr. Collyer and his Mode! Artists have been engaged at Pittsburg. ‘There is considerable objection raised against the exhibition being made in that city. Several papers are out againet it. The Mayor of Richmond, Va., hus denied an applica- tion made by a company of “ Model Artists” for a li- conte to exhibit themselves in that city. Mr. and Mra. E. 8. Connor axe playing at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia, Mr, Hackett is playing with great suco es at the Bos- ton t! ire. Bignora Ciocca is fulfilling an engs, ard Athep@um, Boston, where, also, are th: clever children, the Mises Heron. Mr. Jamison is at the American theatre, New Orleans, turdy last, from the city of Mexico, by which General f'wivgs and Mr, Dimond, the Customhouse Collector, received letters In one of the letters received by Mr. D., from General Worth, he seys that there is no mo’ prospect of nova at present than there was at the bi ginning of the war. This opinion, coming frem such source, connot fail to be of great interest, as there a afloat about n i for peace. it. Trist does not ma 0 least mention of the subject.’ FOR VERA ORUZ. steamship Edith, which sailed yesterday for v A ben ith en ne a a the following nam sengera :—C inford, Co Walton, Major Pitoher, Capt. - Soott, George D. Foster, Henry Reed’ and wife, and Captain Ma Picayune, Feb, 1. ARMY OFFICERS AT HOME. Major W. W. 8. Bliss, who is now in Lebanon, N. H., partook of @ public dinner there a few H ago, and ‘upon being toasted, gave a modest but tbi narra: tion of the Laoidents of the great battie of Bi ‘ Mr, Hateh, of the Lafayette Beams, pore of parti tied Becton Pert, Teh. #. ship Germantows, ‘Commander Frankia Trumbal) tin’s olerk.—V, O ‘The Ethiopian Serenaders are giving concerts at the Melodeon, Boston. ‘The Viennoise Children concluded an engagement at Mobile on the 10th inst. an opera troupe, from Astor Place, ane Woes sens 0 it Philadelpbia thi (19th) ia the opera of * Gemma di Vergy Edwin Forrest is playing at the American Theatre, New Orleans Professor Risley and his Sons are giving “ Aerial Fights” and ‘ Classionl Porés”’ at the St. Charles, New Orleans. are to ening Ma Ablamowicz and the Alleghavies aro alro at New Orleans, giving concerts at different places. Levi North, with his horse Taramavy, are in the Cres- cont City. They perform at the National. Mies C, Wemyss and Mira Julie Dean sre both playing at the Welnut streot Theatre, Philadelphia. Madame Augusta, who delights before which she dances, was to make her appearance at the Charleston Theatre ou the evening of the 14th inet. ‘ Julia Turnbull hee Been dancing at the Beltimere wscum. Mre. Gee, Jones has deem playing a very ruccessful i he intended to kill the horses, but make them sick for @ while, in order that I might become dissatisfied with the ostier | thenhad in my Frente t dons. Bi on pang xen ed, tastioed ns Seer sm fn’ the employ: . Jonen; I know prisoner: I had conversation with him about the Roxses being idl he said that hohad rubbed some yellow soap in their mouths, so that they would not do well. ‘The jury found the prisoner guilty of a misdemeanor, i 6. a malicious mischief cnly, and the court sentenced him to be imprisoned in the penitentiary for 6 months. Trial for Petit Larceny —Charles Black, colored, was then cailed to trial for a petit larceny, was found guilty, ‘and also sent to the penitentiary for six months. Plea of Guilty.—Dennis Movauley, alias Moore, and George Hare, alias Smith, indicted for burglary in the 3d degree, in baving on the night of the Sth of January last. broken into the premises of Sylvester Tuttle, and stolen therefrom @ quantity of clothing and $3 in mo- noy, plead guilty to grand larceny, and the cours sentenced McCauley to 2 years and 3 months imprison- ment inthe State prison, and Hare to 2 years and6 months. No other cases being ready for trial, the court then adjourned. Court or Generar Sessions, Feb 16—Before Re- corder Scott, and Aldermen Crolius and Adams. Trial for Grand Larceny —Alexavder dicted for grand larceny, in having been concerned with Edward F Barbank.in stealing $600 from Patrick Kelly, at a porter house in Walker street, on the 34 of Dec: ber last, was called to trial, at the opening of the court this morning Patricw Ketry,on being examined, on the part of the prosecution, testified as foll | was in the oyster saloon, No. 131 Walker straet, about 2 o’clook, in the morning of the 3d of December last; & man was there who offered to make a bet with me, and took out # $100 bill for that purpose; I then took out my pooket book to yet the money to bet with him; my mo: © $600, was done up in packages of $100 each; | seke: & pereon by the name of John M'Intyre, who was with me, to hold the stakes, which he sed todo. Shortly atter this [ missed my money, ‘when M‘Intyre said that avery person in the saloon should be searched. Some policemen were called in, and all the persons who were in the saloon, including the prisoner, were taken to the station-house. The money and pocket-book now pro- duced are the same that were taken from m¢ Evwanp Jonson, examined—I was in the employ of edward Burbank on the morning of ths 4th of Decem- ber last, I know Alexander Marston. | first saw him at Burbank’s oyster saloon. He came in where | was at work, about 4 o'clock in the ernoon Soon after, an- other man came in, and after remuining awhile, they went off together. Marston returned in about half an hour, with a new ehirt im his hand; he put it on in one of the apartments of the saloon, then went away again. I saw him again at about 10 o'clock; he came to the saloon without a hat, and bor- rowed a cap from me; called for a stew, and after dis- posing of it, went across the way to Meintyre’s saloon; I shortly afterwards raw Marston in one of the boxes of the saicon with Burbank; he was counting out some money; I took hold of the door to open it, when Mars- ton held it fast so that I could not enter; | however got the door open, and caw # $4 bill inthe left hand of Mars- ton; I elo observed a pilo of money in the other hand; | then went and gave ijuformation to en officer, wha ac- companied me to Mclntyre’a enloon, where ‘Marston was arrested. On rearching him, oaly about three doliars in money were fouad upon him. Im order to prevent the prisoner, Marston, from suspecting me of having cauged his arrest: I previously requested the offt- cers lo Search me, a8 well as Marston; also to put me in the cell with bim, so that | could gst something out of him; on searching Burbank’s celiar, the offlcer found concealed Mr. Kelly’s pocket book, containing $199 fo money, besides a number of receipts and bills, with Mr Kelly's name on them. The officer found in Barbank’s saloon the $4 bill identified by Mr. Kelly, and which had been previonsiy seen in Marston’s hand. Joux Durry, policeman, on being examined, corobo. rates the testimony of Johnson. On the part of the defence, several witnesses were led, to prove that Johnson was a manof bad charac absence, foucd the socused until the olose of Burbank’s rial. The court then adjourned. Count Catenpan—This Day— Circuit Court 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 29, 31, 99, 40, 41, 42, 46, 9, 12, 4, 15 ne Unrren Stares, February 16, b jathewaon, appellant, vs. W. W Wetimore’s administrator, On sppeal from thevirouit court! United States for Rhode island. Mr. Justice MeLean delivered the opinion of this court, reversing tho decree cf the said circuit court, with costs, and re manding this cat with directions to said court to enter ade eo in formlty to ‘he oploion ofthis court No 36 joMicken, plaintiff in error, vs. Amos Webb etal. The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. Jones for defendants in erro concluded by Mr Coxe for the plaintiff in error. No. 37 The Bank of Motropolis, plaintiff ia error, ve. the New England Bank. The argument of this cat was commenced by Mr Coxe for the piainti im error, and continued by Mr Bradley ior the defendant in error. Surreme Count or tae Uniten States, Feb i7 ~ Richard Eitagerald, Erq., of Connecticut, was admitied an attorney and counsellor of this court. No. 37. Bank of Metropolis, pisiutiff in error, vs, the New England Bauk, ‘the argumentot this cause was contiaued b; Mr. Bradiey for the defendant in error, and conelud by Me, Coxe for the plaintif in error. No. 120, John ‘Tyler, plaintiff in error, vs John H Hand etal. This cause Was submitted to (he court on priated arguments by Messrs. Eaton and Foot for the defendaate im error No 38, N F, Shelton, appellant, vs, Tifa and Posy. ‘The ergument cf this caurs was commenced by Mr. Jones for the appelian’ Surneme Cocnt or t 1843 —No. 4. Henry