The New York Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1848, Page 2

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In the Senate, Mr. Baldwin, of Connecticut, eubmitted a series of resolutions, having for their object the settlement of the claims of Ame- rican citizens against Mexico, and to have the zevenues, &c., collected in that country, appro- priated to that purpose. The ten regiment bill underwent another sifting, Mr. Greene taking the matter in hand; after which, there wae a bill passed allowing Mr. Black, late Charge des Affaires at the city of Mexico, the amount of a claim laid by him egainst the government, for | services rendered; and then the Senate adjourn- | ed to Monday next. Ia the House of Represen- tatives, the day was principally occupied with the consideretion ofthe bill for the relief of the heirs of Paul Jones, which was finally passed; uud the House also adjourned over to Monday next. From Albany, we learn thet Governor Young has signed the Manufacturing Bill. In the Le- gislature, both branches were busy, hammering away all day on a variety of subjects; but on ex- amination of their labors, we find nothing that will add lustre to theirreputation as law makers and repairers. IThe Presidential Election—Fate of Mexico. Weare in the mids: of an important revolu- tion in this republic—a peaceful, quiet, good- hamored, eloquent, constitutional, political re- volution—a revolution that will develope iteelf in meetings and conventions up to next November, when a decision will be made by ihe votes of four millions of people, at the ballot box, thereby determining who shall be President for the next four years, and what shall be done with Mexico. The President who is to be elected, will be our king, our emperor, our czar, our sultan, only tor four years; but, during that space of time, he will possess a power greater than that of any sin- gle sovereign in Europe—a power to expend and give away nearly one hundred and fifty millions ot dollars, in various ways. Of course, such a contest, or peaceful revolution, involves great excitement; butit is anatural and constitutional | xcitement, and nothing like the bloody revo- utions in the old world. Ia fact, it is mere fun. Two important points will be determined by his election—‘what isto be done with Mexi- oT’ is one; and ‘who is to be our President?” is the other. According to all appearances, the question of the annexation of the whole of Mexico will become prominent before three months are over. The en tion of the whole of that country will be put in issue by the administration, or democratic party, when they put forward their candidate; for that seems to be the only issue of great importance which can arise in the coming ‘ With regard to the men who may be by each coavention, there is great The whigs se to adhere to Mr. Clay, is moment the chances are decidedly in favor. Yet Gen. Taylor may become promi- nent, and may run independently. This will dis- turb the movements of the other great parties, and more especially injure the whigs. The candidate of the democratic, or administration, party, is even more uncertain than is that of the whigs. e probability seems to be increasing in favor of renominating Mr. Polk, and running him ne issue of the aanexation of all Mex- formerly didon Texas and Oregon.— ir. Polk, on the one side, and Mr. Clay on his ovver, should be the candidates, the contest will nvolve the annexation of the whole of Mexico, and the fate of that country will be decided, one art »taer, as the four millions of voters mine. Gen. Taylor may run inde- pendently, and injure Mr. Clay; but even this is not certa Whi and ed de a at movements, meetings ting on the public mind nventions, oy in reference to the neat presidency, are going on Amon, ople, both houses of Congress are t ng in public, and intriguing in pri- vate, forthe same objects. The loan bill, creas | ; a fresh addition to the national debt, of six- teen millions, has passed the House, and will | sly soon pass the Senate. The ten regi- |, to increase the army ten thousand n Mexico, still hangs in the Senate, and oft probably be passed by that body, and in the House. Of its fate in the © is less certainty ee that legislation and popular pro- mentos for the next presidency, are all xed up together; blending, also,with the great v r 1 isste of the annexation of the whole of Mexico to this couatry. We have Mexico at this mo- raent—we can get no treaty of peace, We cannot get rid of holding her—we cannot get out of our present dilemma until the presidential election is determined, The ides of November will de+ wade all g great newspaper is that Evening Post. [1 publishes, yesterday afternoon, the news from Cuemy by te h, which we gave two de ugoy an not eecm to know that the « » Herald vesterday | The Lean—Probabie Negotiation. There is a great deal said about the govern- ment loan—about the national debt—the strin- gency of the money market, and various collate- ral topics, in Washington, New York, and else- where. Rumors are circulated day after day, sometimes that Mr. Walker is willing to modily the sub-treasury system, provided the banks will take the loan. This is followed up by another, that Mr. Belmont, the agent of the Rothschilds in New York, will probably take the whole loan ; aud others assert that the Em- peror of Russia has also turned financier, and is willing to take a slice. These rumors about Rothschilds and Russia are undoubtedly the idle talk of the day. The Washington Union, the organ of the government, has contradicted the first—the last is too absurd to believe or repeat. During the pendency of the last loan, when every body was wondering who would take it, one of these financiers in Wall street, who have since failed, and cannot pay 20 cents in the dollar, thrust his hands into his empty breeches’ pocket, and sagely remarked “Vil take the loan—the government need not de- spair—I’ll take it.’ ‘ Yes,” some one replied, **no doubt you will take it—you’ll take anything you can get, but who the devil is fool enough to give itto you.” Probably many of these loan- takers are like this broken financier. Yet there seems to be a great deal of confusion, both in Wall street and in Washington, about the loan—about the debt of the United States— about the probability of negotiation, and about everything else connected with the financial action of the American government. Some mem- bers of Congress seem anxious to represent that the Mexican war will entail a debt of $100,000,000 in less than a year, on the finaaces and revenues of this country, and are ready to cry out bauk- ruptey of the government and destruction to its credit—others think the increase of the debt will help the manufacturing system, and cause an increase of the tariff laws. There is one view, however, of the present financial system of the government, in ite connection with and relation to similar positions of the governmentsot Europe, and capitalists, which we have very seldom s:en taken by any newspaper or statesman in this country. We will explain. About eight or nine years ago, before the first State repudiation took place, by Mississippi, in this country, the Rothschilds, of London and Paris, had made arrangements all over the con- tinent, to negotiate vast amounts of American State stocks in every large capital in Europe. They engaged a very eminent financier of this city, who was well acquainted with the German and French languages, polished in his manners, anda capable man of business, and sent him on a mission through all the principal capi- tals of Europe, for the purpose of preparing the way, in every mode, for the sale of American State stocks, which were to be purchased and contracted for here by them, and sent there by their agents. We havebeen given to understand that twenty or thirty millions of dollars, in State stocks, would have been sold in the various mo- ney markets of Europe, through this arrange- ment made by the Rothschilds and their agents, on the continent ; but unfortunately for this grand operation, Mississippi repudiated part of her debt, other western States followed her example, and the whole thing was blown to atoms, and never more heard of. Before that explosion, Rothschild, on London ’change, advised every one asking his advice—‘invest in American stocks.” During last winter, when we resided in Paris, we became acquainted with several financiers connected with the Bourse of that great metro- polis, and who associated intimately with the capitalists of Paris, London and Germany, and were acquainted with the financial operations of Europe and the United States. On several occa- sions, we heard it suggested that the probability was, if another revolution should take place in France, or any part of Europe, it would create a general revolution throughout the continent, and embrace in its vortex, principally, Germany, Italy, France, and England ; and in the event of such a popular outbreak, where railroads, and eteam, and all the other improvements of the age were gradually extending, it was stated that the first shock would be against the credit of those governments, by which an amount of property equal to nearly five thousand mil- lions of dollars, being the gross amount of the respective public debts of the various States of Europe, exclusive of Russia, would be ren- dered almost worthless, and those who depended on such property, would be reduced to penury and want. Now it is well known that the Roths- childs, and the Barings, and all the great capital- ists of Europe, own vast amounts of public stocks of the different governments. In fact, be- yond the furniture of their houses, and the small amount of gold and silver they retain for balances, in their offices, the most of the wealth of the great financiers of the old world, consists of the public stocks of the various governments. During a season of peace and prosperity, the interest on those stocks are regularly’paid, and of course their value is kept up; but in the event of any popular disturbance, leading to a revolution in those countries, taking place, or the death of Louis Philippe, wnich may bring about that, we have frequently heard it suggest- ed, that, in such case, there would be no stable government in the civilized world, on which such capitalists could rely, but those of the United States and Russia. In this view of the matter, it was supposed pro- bable that the time would soon come when the Rothschilds, the Barings, and other great capital- ists, would gradually withdraw their pro- perty in the different government funds in Eu- rope, and endeavor to transfer it to the United States. It 1s even now said that Louis Philippe has agents in this country investing property for him, in case his family should, after his death, be driven from the throne of France, and we have heard it estimated that it is probable a mil- lion of dollars is invested in various ways, in houses and stocks, in this country, in anticipa- tion of some outbreak in France. At that time, about a year ago, in Paris, the Mexican war was in mid-career, and it was feared that it would compromise the United S:ates, either with Eurepe or Mexico; that we would be defeated, and therefore those reasons were given by the capitalists of Europe for not trying to get the loans by which the war was to be carried on. The matter, however, 1s now changed—the war with Mexico has been suc- cessful; that country is held by the United States, and probably will be retained; the whole ot its mines will come within our ephere of ac- tion, and we would not be surprised to see an eatire change come over the capitalists of Eu- rope, in regard to the public stocks of this coun- try, and thatina short time, the United States stocks would rise beyond any thing we have any conception of. It is not, therefore, a hazardous conjecture that Mr. Belmont, or some other reputed agent of the Rothschilds, may, sooner or later, be di- rected by his principals in Europe, to negotirte some of our loans,or purehase some of the stocks issued by the United States government. If the British par:iament should refuse to admit Jews into the House of Commons, such a fact might give edge to the motives of the great capitalists, to take a slice in American loans. That house and that time-honored race, is willing always to turn | a penny or a million in cotton, corn, quicksilver, or old clothes, and their eyes may be directed othe mines of Mexico and the stocks of the ‘ited States sooner than some suppose The | Seed by si fc on divtiaction between ttocks of the goneral go | Beaten Traveller, vernment, and those of mere States, is well un- derstood by the financiers of Europe, although the newspapers there confound them together, and make them the oceasion of a great deal of abuse against this country. Indeed, in the event of a revolution in Europe—in England, France, Germany, or Italy—for a revolution in any one of those countries would be a revolution in Eu- rope—those classes of society, and the prin- cipal financiers, who depend on the faith of the governments there, and live on the interest of their stocks, would have nothing else to look to but to the United States, for safety and protec- tion. The sale, therefore, of vast amounts of government stocks in Europe and transfer to the United States, is highly probable during the next few years. This country 1s pro- bably the most stable in its government, in its institutions, and in its trade and com- merce, of any country in the civilized world. The election of our President, which would tear out the entrails of any other country, pro- duces nothing but a few amusing disturbances, as differences of opinion, all in perfect good hu- mor, just as it was seen at the Taylor meeting in the Bowery, the other evening. The credit of the government can’t be impaired,whatever party may be in the ascendant, nor will Congress dare to do anything to sink its credit or destroy the confidence which financiers have in the integ- rity of its engagements. The United States are going up—up—up. Europe is going down—down —down. Position or Tug TayLor Party.—It is time forthe friends of General Taylor to examine their position calmly, and see whether it would not be the best policy for them to organize an in- dependent movement, without reference to the whigor democratic conventions at all. From the meetings already held in this State, it is very evident that General Taylor has little chance of getting the whig vote of the State of New York, inthe Philadelphia convention. If there was any possibility of introducing him into the de- mocratic convention at Baltimore, and of pro- curing his nomination, no doubt could exist of electing him against Mr. Clay, or any other man. The candidates of the democratic party—Mr. Polk, General Cass, Mr. Buchanan, and others— would never courtenance such a thing, for they mean to keep the party together for their own purposes. It is, therefore, necessary for the friends of General Taylor to consider whether it is not time to organize themselves into an in- dependent party, to nominate electoral tick- ets in every State, and get as many votes as they can the first heat, on the principle that he will beat the whole field, four or five years hence. RevotuTionary Wipows anp OrpHaNns.—A correspondent asks us ‘“‘why it is that our repre- sentatives in Congress make prevision for the widows and orphans of those who fell fighting in Mexico, whilst the few remaining friendless orphans of our revolutionary fathers are left to the mercy of the world? Many of them are fe- males in delicate health, unable to earn a sup- port, and consequently must depend on others for theirdaily subsistence ; whereas, if the half-pay allowed their mothers (when living) were al- lowed them, it would greatly contribute to the comfort of their few remaining days.” In reply, we can merely say, ‘‘the only reason why provision has not been made in this way is, that as the old proverb has it: “‘Eaten bread is goon forgotten.” We do not know, however, of a more appropriate time to urge this matter than the present, and we hope the subject will be laid before Congress. Canava.—Republican symptoms are increasing every day in Canada. The Canadian journals are even discussing the question of ultimate s cession from Great Britain, and of annexation tothe United States. Articles on this subject are admitted into the government, or conserva- tive, journals there. Even her public men are beginning to change ground. Not long ago Sir Allan McNab was in this city. During his stay at the Astor House, in frequent conversation with our citizens, he freely admitted the proba- bility of the ultimate secession of Canada from Great Britain, and its probable annexation to this country. Among many of the leaders of both parties there, the same sentiments are be- ginning to prevail. The new parliament in that colony will present some singular developments, before the first session will have terminated. From tae West Inpigs.—We have files of the Aurora de Matanzas to the 29th ult., but find nothing in them later than received by way of Havana. We are greatly indebted to Captain Atwood, of the bark Hecla, for his attention in forwarding our papers with such promptness; and also tothe captains of the steamers Dart and Hercules. Tue Steamer Wasnineton.—This vessel will leave her dock at eight o’clock to-morrow morn- ing, for Europe. She 1s in first rate order for the voyage, and great success is anticipated by her commander. 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Tur Wratnen.— Yesterday was a tiful heed days with which we through the winter, the only thing ren: able being the 4: are constantly filled. A fire broke out about 7 o’clook, on Thurada: ing. in the basement of house No. 73 West Broad. }, which was exti damage. jap Accipent.—A by the name of Eugene pl wood-yard in Perry street, near Hudson street, on Thu day afternoon, bad both of his legs horribly mangled by large pile ef weod. containing some five or tix cords, fi ing on bim. He was taken to his father’s residence, No. pnd Bens ni cote ke 4 very critical situa- tion. It |, in H necessary to ampu- tate both legs to save hie lifer” Inpian Arrarrs.— We are informed that an of- ficial report has just been received from the cial agent for the Indians in Texas, from which it pears that the depredatiens upon Captain Sutto: ing company, s short time since, extensi in the papers, were committed by the Tenna-wish In- diane, a band of the ‘Upper Cumanch and that as soon as the friendly chiefs heard of the robbery, they panos the beng AS Mc gh Teoovered all the stolen property coul i —all that were able to travel—and of the beau. been blessed ing it di clouds of dust with which the streets property recovered ready to be di up whenever required. They sent ‘talks’ to ent, expressing ith the govern- their intention to observe their treat; good fai ir power to pre- ith, per banda” from molesting the settlements ns. They desired the egent to visit them immediately, to receive the property taken, and to hear Py ym Midd 90 a8 to be able te satis- fy the government it they were not to blame, The bet all the smaller bands of Indians in ‘exes are fy er Meal and friendly. In relation to the battle between Delawares and Cu- manches, sn account of which has recently circulated extensively in the newspapers, the agent says he is un- able to learn anything about it from the Indians, (the Delawares,) a considerable party of whom were then et the trading-house, direct from the Camanche country. ‘They give no intimation of a misunderstanding between them and the Cumanches, or any other tribe. From this, it would appear that the account above referred to = have been without any foundation.— Washington anion. A lady of considerable wealth and high connect! was brought before the poliee court yesterday, obar; with the larceny of three silver spoons from a hotel where sbe boarded. The spoons were offered to a broker for sale by the lady, with the owners’ initials uneffaced. This led to a detorion and consequent exposure. A fine of $10 and costa was promptly paid by the delin. quent, who {a in possesrion of an income of considera! however, is said to have been wee Of deleterious ~PELEGRAPUIC INTELLIGENCE, ———— ‘The Manufacturing Bill. Aupany, Feb. 18, 1848. The Governor, to-day, signed the manufactur- ing bill. . THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasninaron, Feb, 18, 1848. MEXICAN CLAIMANTS, | Mr. Barpwin submitted resolutions that the revenues | and contributions collected in Mexico, be appropriated | for the payment of Mexican claimants. He said there was no constitutional power vested in the President, to ap- propriate any moneyr to support the army, without the | authority of Congress. The President should also be re quired to communicate particular accounts of all moneys collected in Mexico. Resolution ordered to be printed. A short debate took place relative to the relief of the widow of Col. McRae, Mr. Nives opposed the principle, as dangerous. Mr Benton defended the bill, and gave a history of MoRae’s services, and other remarks. The bill was passed. THE TEN REGIMENT BILL. ‘The ten regiment bill was then taken up. Mr. Gneene opposed it, and ssid the character and ob- eot of the war had been entirely changed, and was now carried on contrary to the constitution. The conquest of the whole territory was inexpedient, and it would be dangerous to hold any part of Mexico. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES AS CONSUL, Mr. Mason next gained the floor, and brought forward 8 bill for the relief of Mr. Black, our former Consul, and for some time Charge at the city of Mexico. Mr. Sevier explained the’allowance required for act- ing as Charge des Affairs, and the bill was passed. PAYING TRAVELLING EXPENSES OF VOLUNTEERS. Mr. Burne, of South Carolina, offered a joint resolu- tion for defraying the travelling expenses of Colonel Cur- tiss regiment of Texas volunteers, and indemnity for the Joss of horses sustained in their march {from San Anto- nio, in May, 1847, from the traesury. The resolution was opposed by Mr. Henuzy and others, and its consideration postponed until Tuesday next. * RAILROAD To PENBACOLA, Mr. T. B. Kine, of Georgia, presented a report from the Committee on Naval Affairs, appropriating certain landsin Alabama, Georgia and Florida, to the purpose of a railroad to Pensaccla. After considerable discussion, in which the jurisdiction of the Committee of Naval Affairs to recommend such an appropriation was considered, and disapproved of, the question was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. ‘THE HEIRS OF PAUL JONES. The House then went into Committee of the Whole on ths State of the Union, and the case of John Paul Jones was taken up for consideration. Mr. Bow in, of Missouri, spoke at considerable length | ezainet the olaim. | Mr. Purwam, of New York, and Mr. Rocxweut, of Connecticut, followed, and defended the claim. Mr. Rocxwext replied to the charge, and contended | that the captured vessels were given up by Denmark to | England, and proving that when those vesseis went into the Danish port, they were in the possession of an Ame- ican prize agent, and that John Paul Jones had nothin; to do with the surrender. | The committee then rose and reported the bill. | Mr. Bowury, of Missouri, offered as a substitute, that | for their alleged claims. The vote was then taken, and the substitute lost by a | vote of 76 ayes to 106 noes. The bill was then passsd to a third reading, and put to vote, receiving 99 ayes and 77 noes ; so that it was final” ly passed by 8 majority of 22. Adjourned till Mondsy. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. | Auwany, Feb. 18, 1843, Senate. | THE GENERAL RAILWAY BILL. ‘ Mr. Jonnson reported the general railway bill, it bein; ‘9 digest of the various geueral provisions which are com- mon to all charters of railroad companies, and which was aocompanied by a special charter for the Albany aud Cohoes Railroad, giving the right of eminent domain Mmits, and making « reference to the canal board neces- sary to determine the route, &o., &c. APPROPRIATIONS FOR BING SING PRISON, The bill making appropriations for Sing Sing, was de- bated on its final pessage; but debate on the question was out off by the Senate going into executive session Soon afterwards the Senate adjourned. Assembly. THE GENERAL RAILROAD BILL, | JURORS IN NEW YORK ciTY. Mr. Camrpeu introduced s bill to repeal the law of | 1847 , in relation to jurors in the city of New York. EVENING SCHOOLS. Mr. Bowe introduced o bill to have the Board of Education in New York, establish evening schools in that city. RAST RIVER FIRE INSURANCE GOMPANY. Mr. Brown introduced a bill te amend the charter of the East River Fire Insurance Company. NEW YORK AND ALBANY STEAMBOAT COMPANY, Mr. Bengpicr gave notice of # bill having for its object the chartering of a company, to be called the New York | and Albany Steamboat Company. B E88 FOR THE sHERIFE, kc Mr. E. C. Benepict gave notice of a bill to authorise the Sheriff of New York to provide rooms for convicts: He also made an inquiry in relation to the fees and compensations received by certain officers in New York. THE RIOT QUESTION. The committee of the whols took up the bill to make | | olties, towns, and villages responsible for all damage | that may be occasioned by riots. The question was on Mr. Coe’s amendment, to maketh bill prospective inits operations, but which that gen leman now withdrew: The amendment, however, was again renewed by Mr] Pruyn, who said he did not wish to embarrass the bilf with the question connected with the destruction o the buildings in Queen's county. | Mr. W. 8. Smitw contended that his constituents | had not been fairly dealt with; and he protested against the claim of Mr. Niles,and the attempt to throw the burthen on the town of Newtown. No question was taken, and the Assembly adjourned. Markets. Burvavo, Feb. 18, 1648.—Flour—The market was firm —sales of 500 bbls of Obio were made, including three brands, at $475. Wheat was firm at 1060. for Ohio.— Corn was dull at 60 cents. Provisions were inactive, and but few sales reported. High wines were steady at 200. Boston, Feb 18 —Flour—Sales of 1600 barrels were made, including good Western brands, lots of Genesee at $6 124 a $6 25. Corn—Sales of 7000 bushels were made, including Western mixed, at 560570. Oats— Sales of 2000 bushels were made at 50c. Rye—Sales of 600 bushels were made at 85c. Provisions—No change. Freights inaoti Police Intelligence. Scenes at the 7ombs,—Yenterday morning officers Bry- an and Kgog, of the Ist ward, brought;before Justice Os- , A aduare built, powerful looking German sailor, by the name of Henry Arnoldt, together with Ann Arnoldt, his wife, who carried @ fat, rosy looking child in her arms. Two other women, called Rosannah Godfrey and Ann Cushman, were likewise arrested in the same party, both of whom were Irish, of the lowest order. Maatsrnate—Well, thin is « pretty looking party. ‘Who makes the charge against them? Orricen--Now, judge, you see this woman there, (pointing to tke wife holding the chilx,) you know her, don’t you—end 4! the very same woman you a spell ago for stealing ® shawl, and sure they are a hard lot———— Macistaate.— Well, don’t talk so much; let me know the charge you make against them. =Oh, Judge, they are all the time fighting ina littie den of cellar in Thames street, wich, and keep ® kind of # bar, and sell ram ve three decanters of rum put on a shelf, itter, or bed. where they sleep, aud w! Ps they drink more rum, and ny fig! ast night, this woman had « jar, amarhing the door and window; swearing abi the first man who came in. Indeed, Ju @ terrible d: je neighborhood. mt of the officer, Mrs. Arnoldt felt very indignant. The tear streaming down her dirty face, making & white stros! chin; her hair was. disordered in y over her back and her outer ones, and al ras bare-footed besides; and in or- der to give tull effet to her appeal tothe magistraie, she threw the child into the lap of her husband, wrung her hands, and commenced thus :-And by God, deat Jadge, let ms go to my poor little pla dear! dear! let me go, and you shall never seo sauce ‘our books) ob! dear, good Judge, and the Lord will ever you pity on my poor orphan ohild~ it has no joe png ny ge oy oy | mercy’ lem in my feet, by the blessing of | {9 Of no use to inake any arrest, as the: | to their old habits immediately, Th | member yourself, before the spring the sum of $24,000 be given to the heirs of Jones in full | 5 Mr. Sravipino gave notice of the general railroad bill. | Th God. No, Judge, I don’t keep no bad karacters in place ; 1 don't ‘trouble no one; they comes. into me, ’t trouble them; sir, my poor husband is sixteen Jenne Hh ose, end never in your ks before. judge, the Lord will bless you, do let me geto my = .” Here the husband got oP. roaring like @ tears ruoning down his cheeks, and made his tothe magistrate in broken English, mixed up tears, ships, rum, dirt, and Dutch, inguch a incom- rehensible manner, that the Judge was unable in what he said, or any one else present. The appeal however, although intended to be very effeotive, had but we little effect, as without some punishment that will e some impression on the minds of these people, it only return again eretore, the com- aly pon a4 the magistrate locked then ath up each in the city prison, as a prelude before Blackwell's Island. ‘4 z ‘The next prisoner was a tall, straight lool Irish- man, by the name of John Lynch, who appeared cont jcemen, Judge ttle ete himeelf upon his dignity and oe the end all. He was brought in by officer Gardner, of the 6th wart Macistnatx—Well, what charge do you make against this man? Orricen—This mai judge, was very disorderly last night, ina house on the Five Poiuts, and | told him to go away, and go home; instead of which, heturned round and demanded my star and club, and because | would not give them to him, he took ms by the throat, and then | brought him in and locked him up. Macistrrate—What have you to say to this, Lynch ? How long have you been in this country? Lyxecu—I have been six months here; and what the Officer says, is not 80. Macurrate—You ought to be very carefal how you abuse the officers of authority, as you may become a ection. Officer do zoacmant tomake a complaint against him for the as- oa Orricen—No, | don’t care about making any charge. COMMERCIAL APFAIBS. MONEY MARKET. Friday, Feb. 18.4 P, M. The market to-day was not so buoyaut, and prices for the fancies fell off slightly. At the first board Tressury Notes advanced 3 per cent, United States 6's, 1867, 4, Ohio 6s 1, Reading Mortgage Bonds <, North American Trust 4. Penn. 5’s declined % per cent, Morris Canal 24, Canton 4, Harlem , Reading Railroad 1, All others closed at prices current yesterday. The transactions were not to any great extent, andthe market was by no means firm. ‘Sterling exchange has been in moderate demand to- day, for remittance by the steamship Washington, the packet of the 20th inst., Sunday; and sales have been made at 10 a 10% percent premium. Eleven per cent premium has been offered for British government bills. There iss full supply of bills in the market, of second rate character. We quote bills on Paris, at 5f.26% a 6f25; Amsterdam, 39% a 40; Hamburg, 353g @ 35%; Bremen, 77% 878. ‘The annexed statement exhibits the amount of duties received at Oswego on importations from foreign ports, in each of the past five years — Dutixs on Imports into Osweoo. To the collections for the year 1847, might fairly be added the sum of $35,294 96, paid at the custom house, Macistrate—Then, the officer feels willing to let you 0 this time. You can go. “ Thank your honor,” said Lynch, “Ill abide by the court,” aud off he started out of court, as fast as his legs could carry him. Mails for Europe. THE WEEKLY HERALD. The Weekly Herald, in French aud English, will be !s- sued at nine o'clock this morning. It will contain all the news of the week. Those desirous of sending this paper to Europe by the steamship Washington, can ob- tain copies in wrappers, ready for mailing. The mail- bags of the W. will close this evening at six o’clock. —— eee Portable Shaving Cases._The most porta- ble, and ost complete article now manufactured, havil every lor a itleman’s toilet, and as a travelli companion, invaluable. For sale at G. Saunders & Son, 177 Broadway, a few doors above Courtlendt street Fine Cutlery.—.The subscribers Invite atten= tion to their assortment of Pen. Pocket and Sportsmen’s Knives, warranted Kazors, and po gods, ke. Also, for the conveuience of tl di rangements for the tad wn of all engeged superior workmen, the ° wi all orders in a manner that will give satisfaction & Son, 177 Broadway, opposite How jotel. Save Your Money.—To those of our Friends who wish to reduce their boot bills. we cheerfully recommend them to call ou our friend JONES, 4 Ann street, as he sells the first quality of French calf dress boots, at $4 50; second do, 400. He also sells a very ice pat at $3 50, His best ‘rench patent leather boois only $7 00, and as for his French water proof and cork sole boots, they are not to be beat in qua- lity or price. Gold Pens—Price Reduced 50c.—The great reduction of 50 cents in the price of Gold Pens, just made by Beers & Clark, 25 John street, (up stairs,) tat all to pleare some of their jut we can nasure them that their customers like it. We kaow of no good reason why we should ich enormous prices for gold pens. With ers & Clark, the cold pen will soon come ‘and all dealers in the article will gain more by the increased demand than they can lose by reducing prices, Gold Pens repaired, exchanged or repointed. The “Richelieu” Diamond Pointed Gold Pen, $2only.—The fact that these Pens are invariably warranted, isthe Fosranty of their excellence, and the unexample popularity t the assertion * that they are the world.” Sold onl: a illiam st., one door below Ws alton st. Gold Pens and Cases of olesale and retsil, at the lowest prices. ‘and $1 50. Gold Pens repaired or ex- B. E. Watson & id « Sivage ry sleseription Gold Pens at $1, $1 25 changed. The Saturd: ‘vening Spanish Class for Pro- fessors. by Senor Vingut, will commence this afternoon, 4to5o’clock. The book to be used in the el: Senor own grammar. upon Ollendorf’s system, whi jn numbers. the firse having appeared yesterd: e work mbilshed by CI & Austin, 205 Broadway, and sold by Il the principal bookseilers. Notice—Of all the Bootmakers, the only that sells boots really cheap, inciuding taste and dui is our friend Young, opposite ou 3 French calif boo's, for $1 50, sold in do fine calf sewed boots, his own mak 3 boots and gaiters are equally low. irk—the great reason why he can sell so much cheaper thon other stores is. because he and sells from twenty-fiye to day. Well. then, those of our friends who want ag of boots, honld § im a call, corner of Fulton and } mreets. THE DOCTOR. Disbrow’s Riding School has not removed from its old location. The name of the street having been changed from Bowery to Fourth Avenue, changes his address accordingly. Hereafter nis address will be No. 20 Fi Avecue, on Astor and Lafayette Places, where he will be hav- Py to receive the calls of the Ladies’ in the mor.ing, and ‘Vents in the evening. Liver Compluint —The following feapeatahe merchant and is positive evidence . eoatmually cw y the use of this med York, Sept, 9, 1847.—Dr. Townsend: Dear Si id, as an act of justice, to publicly fits] have received ae ease S New. Tam acknowledge the Sarsa] % state. My disease wi liver and stomach, and, as many thi it, Consumption. was so reduced, that I had bat very little hope of recovery. Hearing and rea’ ing considerable of the effects of your _m cine, 1 to try it, tough [ ta) & prejudice a the medicine but a ly, and continued to Tam so much improved joguised me when I returned to Be think it —WRANKLIN sold by that my friends the city. You willextend the use of your excellent re: THWING.” Principal office, 126 Fulton street, and the draggists generally. I Its publi as the reader will see, assenied to by the au vet given from a sense of duty to those similarly ‘sflicied, with the hope that the will plead an apology It 1: believed that the anu ce ci ng proot of sub stant than is facts speak for the and the jeation at the Agency, 182 Broadwa Jersey, July 12, 1847. Mr ‘Moorherd—Dear Sir—You wish to’ know of me what the result, in iny own ease, of the application of Dr, Chi Galrasic Belt and Necklace My reply is as T had been suffering from mptoms became worse, nor from any course of medient ians were skilful and excel- about twenty ¥ iivery year the Tobiain permanent My ph Dyspe, could treatment whatever. . here their prescriptions failed. About four- equence of frequent exposure to the f iny pastoral duties, 1 became sub- ¢ Rheumatism, which for year after indescribable anguish. In the severe parox- yams, the skill of my phy: metimes afforded me great Telief; but this reilef was only winter of 45 and °6, ast req.ire an immediate suspei of my pastoral labors. nervous system was now thoroughly pros Bronchitis necame worse, matic affection—thus evincing that thor nected with each other through the m system. My sufferings were inde: Peet other than that of being entirely laid asi charge of those duties. aud the performance of those labors in which my son! his ever found the highest of her i Bat reasoning from effect to cause, | couciuded thatthe cer yous system must be reached before auy hope could be in- a of iny obtaining relief from these moxt distressing ma- In the whol pharmacopaia there seemed to be no re- ‘ent which could reach and recuperate my nervou: ery thee that I had tried for thet purpose had c: led. Heppenivg to call on a friend who bad a gal- vanie battery, constructed on the o'd brace le, Leourluded to try the effect of theintiodaction of the galvanic flaid into the system. The effect was too violeot, snd the introduction of d too sndden for my prostrated nerves ; but from the ult of the experiment, Jed to infer that could e brought into the ner yatem more gradually, in of reasoning led me 1d (though resolve to uO y' to reaume my pastoral labors, service on account of the bronehiti y leee tion also ceased to trouble me If time permitted, | could fill tuculars, bur I only finish has nm Md; the a been likewi ave tried them, with happy results, I believe, in every cise. Thongh I have not written this for publication, Lam perfectly willing that you should show the letter in manuscript to ony who may desire to a0 dear sir, very respectfully yours, ERT he public are respectfully cf place in New York to o¥taia Dr. Chris- ic articles, is at 182 Broadway, between gent in New York, DC. rticulars on t referred to Dr. Christie’s work ication as a wemedial Ageut” whieh is earnestly 1 4 whieh may b 's Hotel: Ri ts Petersburg, Va, Rosse: yon, 3 C., De. P.M. Cohen: losely & ‘Sucker, coruer Guion, Caual sirect Fiuh and Main str .. W. Wilkow, cor: ner Fonrth and Market streets; Loutsvil y Ky. Ceo, W_No- ble, 65 Fourth street, Nashville, Tenn H.@ Beovil, North fablic square; Sr Lowir, Moy v'Clond & Wheaton, cor, ree B fe ‘The great celebrity hs eaused them d the there ia but one ai wn, from whom alo ‘Ail sold elsewhere ac travelling agents will, against di pointed m eich eity ort arti¢les can be obtained. worthless, Ni co essa 'o pediara or ot ar fet aap juatié, shoul way, New Tork, nesta ine purious and ANY A+ New York, on cargoes of wheat and flour imported into Oswego from Canada in that year. This would exhibit the duties on actual imports at that port, for the year 1947, at $57,992 61. It will be seen that Oswego is but little in the rear of Buffalo, and at the rate of progress will soon be far ahead of her. The foreign export trade of Oswego is ten fold greater than that of Buffalo; and this must necessarily, in time, materially, affoot the im- ports. ‘ We annex the quotations in this market-for the prin! olpal government and State stocks for thres periods :— Paices or Stocxs in tHe New Yorx Manxer. Redeem. 1947. pt 108 Rai United States Fat A ead New York, : Fy 4 93 133 Ty bs rg “ } ” pn od Ohio, “6 ek at eae 95360 95 « 94 woisgei01 ‘ Kentucky, 6 90iea 99 7 5 80 a 83 s 41 wat 5 6 A397 6 SL 5 68 1 70 1 ennesseo, '6 — —as N: York City,7 1997 pened a 7 1852 -t- “ B tase-r0 % ae pee Bk Co’m N.Y. fall 88540 8 v ua 2M4 36 a ry 3 0! G1 Roe: Railros STM Railtond Mig Bas, 63% a = lend off. There has been quite an improvement in prices, com- pared with those ruling on the 13th of January last. This we attribute entirely to the relief in the money market, and to the greater abundance of capital seeking employment. We see no reason why our really good State stooks, and those of the general government, should range below par at any time; and those which do so now, must soon advance to their proper position. It will be perceived that Treasury notes and government sixes of 1867, are quoted above par, and we expect to see those of 1856 and 1862, soon im the same place. Treasury notes are the favorite investment of capitalists, as they are available for payments due the government, are trans- mittable, in the shape of exchange, from one point of the country to another, and are convertible at any time into a funded stock, payable in 1867—a twenty year in- vestment. The passage of the new loan bill through the lower house of Congress, will have a favorable influence upon the market value of Treasury notes, as there will be no more issued than authorized by the act of January, 1847. The new bill authorizes s stock loan at six per cent, for sixteen millions of dollars, and prohibits its negotiation woder par. This makes the bill null and void at once; and unless a further improvement is realized in the money market, or soms change is made in the indepen- dent treasury act, which, by all means, should be avoid- ed, a more liberal bill will have to be passed, or an issue of Treasury notes authorized for the full amount. We are decidedly in favor of a stock loan, and if there ap- peared & possibility of negotiating a six per cent govern- ment stock at par, would advocate it ss strongly as possl- ble; but such a method, at present, is not feasible, and should, therefore, be abandoned. One of the most im- Portant features in the creed of any political party, is the tact and judgmont tonever propose any measure not at the time feasible, however much it may agree with its principles, a8 @ measure may at one time break down a party, and at another time give it strength and solidity. The whig party is opposed to the Independent Treasury system, and for the purpose of breaking down that sys- tem, or to embarrass the government in its finances 80 that it will recommend s modification of that act, the iseue of treasury notes is prohibited,and the govern- ment compelled to make a stock loan at par, or go with- ry funds to carry on the war. At any is party would flood the country with paper issues; and its course Jately has been in direct op- position to its well known principles, solely for the pur- pose, as it appears to us, of giving the Executive and the Secretary of the Treasury as much trouble as possible. It may be very well, as a party movement; it may be that the chairman of the Committse of Ways and Means, and his followers,may succeed in accomplish- ing the object they have ia view, but it is our impression that the effect will be more disastrous to the opporition party than its leadersimagino. They are like the dog in the manger—they cannot do anything themsclves, and they are disposed to prevent any one elso doing any- thing. It isso inconsistent fora party so notorious for its paper money principles es that in power in the lower house of Congress, to refuse authorizing an issue of treasury notes, to enable the government to carry on its financial operations successfully. It is sufficiently well known that the government is decidedly opposed to pa- per money, in avy shape, and particularly opposed to the treasury department becoming a department of issue but in time of war, measures must be adopted caloula- ted to meet existing exigencies, and some sacrifice must be made to party principles. This the administration have done; and in doing #0, the principal object has been economy of expenditare. On the other band, the opposition party has eacrificed its principles for the purpose of embarrassing the government as much as possible in all its disbursements on account of the war, It is a desperete game they are playing, but the motive in so palpable that it can be easily Axed upon the right shoulders. There is no doubt but that this loan bill will paes the Senate at once, receive the signature of the Président. and become a law. In accordance with its provisions the Secretary of the Treasury will issue proposals for bids, and a few weeks will settle the question. As the joan must be made at par or above, no bids will of course be made below, and the Secretary of the Treasury will soon know what prospect ther of success, Should European capitalists view the terms of this loan in a fa- vorable light, it is mot improbable but that bids may be received from the other side, and we losk upon thi, as the only chanos of its bsing taken at par. ‘The state- ments made relative to the Rothechilde, are something more than mere rumors, as the circumstances connected with the financial operations of that house in Mexico are such as to make it a very great inducement to take the whole or that part of this loan which would be required within the limits of Mexico. Other European capitalists may become large purchasers of United States stocks from second hands, and our capitalists relieved in this way of much of the burden; but the Rothschilds must come in es bidders for the loan, if they wish to make their fands in Mexico available for the purpone of payment. So long an we retain possension of that country, #0 long will the restrictions continue upoa the exportation of epeole, and so long will the funds o (he Messrs. Rothecbild, or any other house, be subject the payment of the duty Axed by the Secretary of the Treasury. It therefore appears that the only way for that house to make their Mexican funds available, jy to take the loau of the United States, sutborised by the bill ceoently passed, end if they did nob wish to hold he whole of say part of It, pureherers could be saeily ing ing MY ,