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| -and desponding. Convention. A telegraphic despatch from this city,’ pub- lished in the New York Herald of yesterday morning, announced that the nomination’by the second demoeratic Sta‘e convention, of Gen Zachary Taylor and Senator John A. Dix—the‘ former tor President, and the latter for Vice President—was certain. It may be presumeg that that announcement was not made upon good frounds;: but such is not the fact. Probably two- thirds of the delegates in that convention were in favor of the nomination of Taylor and Dix, and they came into the convention with the im- pression that these nominations would be made. The reason why they were not mode, 1s heennse they were strongly opposed by Mr. John Van Buren, and by several other Jeaders of this section, whose positions in re- gard te the Wilmot proviso would have heen prejudiced by the nomination of Taylor ; in fact, his nomination would have been fatal to their positions. beeause in nominating him, they must have wbandoned that anti-slavery principle which thev pretend to regard as the “ corner stone”? of the democratic party. : This second democratic State eanvention was called by 9 canens ot the democratic members of the Legislature, composed of both sections of the party; 1t was, therefore, confidently hoped that it would devise seme means to reconcile in some degree the divisions in the democratic party. This convention was not pledged to sus- tain the Wilmot proviso, and a number of its delegates were strongly hostile to that measure ; jt was an independent convention, ralled by a legislative caucus, and it was dissimilar to the Tlerkimer convention in all its aspects. But in omitting to make these nominations, the Wil- mot proviso section has diminished its influence with the masses of the people; it has made a false movement, and it has not availed itself of anexcellent opportunity to give strength and character to its position and its organization. This Utica convention, in nominating dele- gates to the Baltimore convention, and in in- structing those d-legates to apply for seats in that convention,admits its authority to give a binding decision upon the merits of the controversy be- tween the two sections of the democratic party of this State. Such being the case, it 1s easily seen that the rejection of the Utica delegates, at Baltimore. will be injurious, 1f not fatal, to the position of the Ven Buren or Wilmot proviso wing of the party. 1 mention these things to show that the young leaders of the radical demo- cracy have committed an error, and that their proceedings at Utica have not been marked by that caution and energy which have distinguish- ed them at former periods. The whole proceed- ings of the Utiea convention will have a tenden- cy to diminish the influence of the friends of the Wilmot proviso in this State. Annavouis, Md., Feb. 14, 1848. Gen. Taylor in Maryland—Bridging the Susque- hannah. The political aspect of things in Maryland has undergone some changes since the com- mencement of the session of the Legislature When this body convened on the 27th of Decem- ber, fully two-thirds of the whig members avow- ed their preference for Gen. Taylor, and stood ready to recommend the people, in their primary assemblies, to appoint delegates to a State con- vention for the selection of an electoral ticket. Hesitation ensued in consequence of the jealousy which existed among party leaders. True policy would have dictated the selection of electors from among those who were not political hacks; but the influence of men who had long been in the public eye, and identified with leading whig measures, prevented this. Delayed action gave the Clay men time, and before any organization had been »ttempted, the arrival of the great leader in Washington found the Taylor whigs within the focus of his magnetic attraction From that period the Clay men gained confi- dence, while the Taylor men grew lukewarm The recent action of the Congressional caucus, recommending a convention of whig delegates to assemble in the Hall of Independence on the 7th of June, for the nomination of a presidential candidate, has still further suppressed the Tay- lor enthusiesm in Maryland. The whig mem- bers of the Legislature have been in caucus to determine upon what course to pursue, under the circumstances induced by this movement. After due deliberation, the Taylor whigs felt them- selves reluctantly compelled to unite with the Clay men, and acquiesce in the measure. They accordingly responded to the nomination of the Congressional caucus. The whig organ in this city has likewise given in its adhesion. This paper had early raised the Taylor banner, advo- cating his election without the intervention of a national convention. This was, then, but the reflection of the wishes of the great majority of leading whigs, comprehending, among others, the Congressional delegation, and the late Ge- yernor of the State, who, in his lasteannual mes- sage (Dec. ’47), introduced the name of Gen. Taylor in connection with the presidency, in terms equivalent to a nomination Although the whigs of Maryland will go into convention, they wiil, in my opinion, throw their vote and influence in favor of old ‘* Rough and Ready.” It other. southern States do the same, he will probably be the nominee of the whigs. Should they keep aloof, the whig nomination (if other than Taylor) will be disregarded, and the old hero run as an independent candidate. Is his popu- larity, and the force of existing circumstances, samen to break up the present party organiza- tion Among the subjects of public interest at pre- sent before the Legislature, is the application of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company, for authority to build a bridge across the Susquehannah at Havre de Grace. The proposition is opposed by the navi- gation interest of Port Deposit, situated seven miles above Havre de Grace. Should the bridge be built, it will at all times lessen the passage between Baltimore and Philadelphia half an hour, and, in winter, remove the danger and de. lay of crossing the ice. ARUNDEL. Crrwe 1x Miowtean.—Official_reperts from 22 €ounties in Michigan show 309 indictments were found during the year 1847, as follows : - For mur. Ger, 1; asswult. with fntent to murder, 10; rape, 6; as sauit with intent to commitrape. 4; perjury, 21; riotous assault. 6; assault and battery, 87; larceny, 44; obtein- ing goods under false pretences. 14; violation of sepul- ture 1; lewd and Issolvious cohabitation, 6; subornation of per} having tools for coun! dog in posses- aio! duction, 5; indecent expo of person, 1; orime against nature, with a beast, 1; selling liquor to an Indian, easing house for purpotes of prostitution, 1; forgery, 6; false imprisonment, 1; receiving stolen goods, 2; conspiracy, 3; highway robbery, 9; violation of elestion laws, 2; re ing to pay over money, 2; wil- fal injur y to property, 9; arson, yalting peace off- cer, 1; foroible entry and detainer, 2; libel. 2; trespacs on public lands, 4; adultery,1; passing counterfeit mo- ney, 1; aiding to escape from prison, I; assault with in- tent to disfigure, 1; selling liquor without license, 1 ly how it arson, ry, 1; solicitation to commit forges feasance in’ office,1; breaking jail, 3; burglary 7; disturbing religious worship, 1. How disposed of and convicted, 133; acquitted, 9; pending, 156; nol pros., 9; quashed, 2; Judgment against bail, 1. Tax Taouxanic Ourraass.—The disclosures made thus far, which is only the commencement, implionte quite « number of persona, banded together in a seoret organization, and to whom death was to be the portion of any one making disclosures. The history of their decds of darkness will form » lengthy and appall- irgchapter in the anpals of crime, So far there have been arrested George I. Finkle, Joseph Finkle, Philip Yan Tarrel, Barent Van Wagoner, Wm. Wheeler, and Egbert Wheeler, We understand that the others im- pilested have left the county, and mostly scattered north and west.—Hudson Gazette. Tux Frenonr Court Mantrat, The Wash- Mall Failures. I The Northern mail failed at Charleston Feb. 18 and 14 . - > Ai Ga. * 13 “Eastern . Mobile - 8 Russtan Lire at New Beprorp.—The Boston Traveller has seen a letter from New Bedford, # having a great fa an extract from which says:—We exoltement here in the coasting Jine, which is the o1 shionable amusement to be found gine youreel ‘St. Petersburg, where the people build snow bills to wide upon with the Emperor, during the short days of win- ter,—where the greatest accomplishment is coasting, and the greatest possession a sled,—and you may heve at idea of what we are doing here. The great snow storm which wo had eight or ten days since, made fine ing, and the boys soon converted Schoo} street into a hill to slide upon. Ruf pct en the Mayor and council ordered all horses and carriages to be kept olear of the street, that the boys might enjoy the fun. And tora- tity thelr order, the members of the cowncll with the Mayor joined in'the sport. ‘This was enough to render {t very popular : and in a few evenings most of the fa- shionable peo ladies as well as geutiemen, had been dcwn One street was not enough, 0 the engines were brought out and several other streets were watered until they were converted into i ‘The most fashion- able place is Walnut rtreet. Di o ‘one shouted “Dr. i —— and Ho- 10, (But the Dr. can go to bill also, as fastas the best of them ) It is estimated t hat there are from five to seven huadred people at W alnut street, every night. until twelve o'clock ; and some three or four hundred at Maxteld street. Many others are as numerously visited ‘The poorest eled is valued at six dollars. But most psrsons have very largt: ones, stuffed and covered with carpeting. Common ale ds let for fifty cents per hour. Anti-RentErs Ourpone By a Sm:rirr.—The sheriff, with a posse, went out ot Thursday morning to Bern, so sell some property bel: nging to one ofthe manor tenants. On reaching the piace, he found about 500 people collected. They offered no resistance. He could not sell the property, however, for they would not bid onit. He made a r by retiring to a pla about four miles, and put up for tne night. In tl morning he made a descent on the property, and carried it off in triumph, and returned to the sity yesterday.— Alb. Knickerbecker, 19th inst. — = Tickets for the Grand Generitl Taylor Ball, atthe Coliseum, Weduesday evening, Fe’, 23d, (anniversary ofthe Battle of Buena. Vistn,) tay be hy 1d_on'applicn any of the Commit ee, or st Atwill’s M: 4 Sa'oou, 201 Broa s- way; 2d Ward Hotel; Wanmaker’s, 178 ‘Walker street; Gil- bert’s, Ann stre it the rooms. ‘The question has been asked us, what 1s the most necessary article of man's dress? Apwwer—Tt isa nice pair of boots: and of all tne bootmakers, the only place to get afine boot cheao and durable, ix at our. frit ‘oune’s, opposite our ofc; he ad best ity. He y' et in oF i infaction; do fine calf boots $359, sold in oth er stor nd 5.00 ‘Our friend sells from 25 to 30 pair boots that is the reason he NI them at auch pi Falton Nassau. THE DOCTOR. ES, ST COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. MONEY MARKET. Saturday, Feb. 19.6 P. M. The stock market remains without avy material alte- ration. The fancies are not so bouyant as they have been, while State stocks are tending upward. At the first board to-day United States Bank fell off %¢ per cent; Reading Railroad %; Pennsylvania 5’s 4; Norwich and ‘Worcester advanced 34: Stonington 1; United States 6's, 1867. %; Ohio 6’s 34; Kentucky 6’s 3g. All others closed firm at prices current yesterda; ] The shipments of specie during the past week, amount to $122,190, all of which went to Liverpool. The aggre- gate shipments from this port, since the Ist of January last, is $1,921,294. The bill to authorise the subscription of $500,000, by the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Camden and Am boy Railroad companies, to the capital stock of the Bel- videre Railroad, has passed the Legislature of New J: sey, and only awaits the signature of the Governor to become a law. ‘The Equitable Safety Insurance Company of this city, declared a dividend on Wednesday last, of 20 per cent, on profits for the last year, aud another dividend of six percent, in cash, on former issues of scrip. Governor Matthews, of Mississippi, has sent into the Logislature of the State, an able and elaborate meseage upon the subject of paying the Planters’ Bank bonds, and 8 caucus of the members of the Legislature, with a few exceptions, has decided that the State is,in henor ‘and law, bound to pay these bonds. The Governor re- commends giving the 500,000 acres of public land, in part. pryment of this debt. The Canal Comuaissioners of Pennsylvania, in mak’mg their report of the operations on the canals and rail- roads of that commonwealth, for the fiscal year com. mencing December 1, 1846, and ending Noyember 80, 1847, remark that the receipts, up to the Ist Octo- ber, were unprecedentedly great, and the expenses as low as in any preceding year; but on the 7th and Sth of that month a most disastrous flood swept over much ofthe main line and Susquehanna and West Branch divisions, interrupting the through navigation between Philadel- phia and Pittsburgh to the olose of the year, and sus- pending that of the Susquehanna and West Branch di- visions for a portion of the balance of the season. Not- withstanding the diminution in the revenue from this cause, the receipts and expenditures for the year present the following gratifying result : Postic Worxs or Pennsyivania. hharges an for use Por state trucks on the Philadelphia ‘and Columbia Rallroad, including fines, and for old materials sold,. For tolls on the Philadelphia and C: lumbia Railroad, , For motive power es and for use Portage Ralioed,inslnding fneeand pinola ines,an for old materials sold..........- 181,711 For tolls on the Allegheny Portage 275.886 $574,988 eeeseereseeccccecess 48,00 —— 70,60 For tolls on the main line of canal, in- cluding collections at out let looks, bridges and aqueducts ; also rents, fines, and old materials sold...... 426 806 1,981,045 Drawbacks at Philadelphia, Hollidays- burg, Blairsville and Pittsburg,. 7,000 ‘Total gross receipts on main line... 1,298,544 For tolls, rents and fines, on the De ware division, 172,191 For tolls, rents end ‘Total gross receipts on all the lines, spendicures. Motive power, &o, on Columbia Rail- rents wee ge hineieet Bost 255,949 jotive power, ke. ortage Rallroads tec tarccteectcseets 168.988 line of canal, . see 179,800 Delaware division... . . ses 24,108 Suequehanna, West and North Branob,... acide s, 0 ——— $688,476 Receipts over expenditures, 1847 . $893,100 If the pay of the Canal Commissioners, Secretary, clerk hire, messenger and incidental expenses of their of- fice, amounting to $5,056 64, be deducted from the above sum, it will leave $688,044 40, as the net revenue from the canals and railroads of the Commonwealth for the year ending November 30, 1847; being an inorease of $307,522 97, over the net revenue of the previeus year: Judging from the receipts up to the lst of October, it is confidently believed thet had there been no interruption from floods, the revenue from tolls would have reached $1,000,000 The expenditures, which amounted to $688,475 83, would, by deducting $60,939 61, the cost of the repairs of damage by floods, have been reduced to $627,596 22—leaving the net revenue at $1,972,468 78, instead of 888 044 40, ‘The expenditures for the year have been swelled by the repairs of the damages caused by the floods. The augmentation of motive power to meet the increass of ington correspondent ot the Baltimore Patriot saye:— Upon what I deem reliable authority, I learn the sentence of the court egainst Lieut. Colonel Fremont was more severe than hes been reported in the newspa- pers; that ho was sentenced to be cashiered, though ra- commended to the clemency of the executive. But for the weakness of General Kearny in tacitly acknowledg- ing, for a season, the authority of Commodore Stockton ia Californis—whteh furnished an excuse, to a certain extent, for the conduct of the accused—the he meg I = agg would bave made the sentence death, by ebooting. Evorrment ar WitMinaton.-—-A romantic young Miss, in herteens, who wasa pupil at one Of the boarding schools in Wilmington, eloped with her lover during the past week, and came up to thie city by the evening train, for the purpose of getting married — ‘Whether the rolemn rite was performed or net is un- known; but 9 few days subsequently the young lady ap- plied to re-enter the school again, but was refused, and the had to return home. The affair created great ex- sitemen® among the youthful portion of the inhabitants of Wiimiagton, and Perticularly to the schoolmates of tho young lady Phil, Ledger, Feb. 17th. ArpoInTMENTS BY THE Presrpent.—- Deputy Postmasters.—Samuel Medary, Columbus, Onie} Luke Baldwin, Ogdensburgh, New York ; Ieaac G Mo- Kinley, Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania; Phineas, Allon, jr.. Pittsfield, Mees. ; :. Groen, Saco, Mate; R D Johason, Galveston, Texas, Jacob Walker, Lafay: ette, Indiana ; Rolle Doolittle, Madison, Inaiana ; Tho- 80M, Bath, Maine; James Bo Glies, Columbia, South Corolina ; Levi J. ‘Cooley, Elmira, New York ; Joseph Vicklin. Lexington, Kenttoky ; James M, Bouck, Sabeaveresy; Now Fors; Joseph Justioe, Trouton, New dersey, tonnage on the Philadelphia and Columbia.and Alle- gheny Portage railroads, has also increased that item of expenditure beyond the ainount required for the preced- ing year. la making up their statement of receipts and expendi- tures, the Board have been governed by the actual amount of tolls received during the year, and the tire cost of motive power, repairs, expenses of colle tion, ko., whether paid or unpaid. This will account for this report and those emanating from the accounting departments, which are made up from settlements to the close of the fiscal year. Stuck pgm pa ~ $7000 1 States 6'n°56 093 450ahs Long Island RR 29 OR NEW ORLEANS—LOUISIANA AND NEW 2000 U States 6's 67 10t 100 Cantoa ‘b60 31 York Line of Packets—Very reduced rates of Freight— | 500 Ohio 6s ‘60 9 100 do 9934 | Positively the first and onl, ket for Monday, Het. | 1500 do °40 98 50 do bio 33% | ruary 2ist. ‘The splendid hip TORON. | 1000 Kentucky 6's 98% 7% | TO, Capt, D ing, and having most of her ear- iouds = 37 9." | go on bon: her regularday. For freight 92 or paware, ‘apply on bod, nt Orleans Wharf foot of Wall "a street, or to COLLINS, $6 South street. Shippers | | Ta will find it to their advantage to eall before shippin re: boo 73 Positively no freight will be received after t 830 73 Agent in New Orleans, Mr. Wim. Creevy, who wi 30-725 400 Harl forward all goods to his address. 3b} 7% 50 ease be oa board, at Orleans Wharf soot of a ie Monday morning, at 12 oelock, at which time the sh $000 do b10 6354 390 a er ae 3-00 Read ) 100 Read D® RAL, AUTHOR OF THE “PRACTICAL 200 shas Fa 4 Private Treatise,” &e., is consulted upon any of the 100 U State 3% 1 41 | diseases there referred to, dt his tenidenge, 8 Greenwich | 190 shs Long Island RR 25% 448 = do mw reet, from 9 i) 12 as a weews pa tStnday epted): | Second Beant, se wine apply inthe surly sagen 6 these complainis, wi it Hathep RR 1536 20 abs Brie Berio ” % | the te enieay: cra hg who ‘tered | 5 ¢o Shee an tn toss rm eo poo seine, Who ca4 Pro> | . CITY TRADE REPORT. New Yonx. Saturday Afternoon, Feb. 19 ‘There wasa steady demand for flour for home oon- sumption, and prices continued firm, with moderate sales. The small lots disposed of were confined to Michi- an, Genesee aud New Orleans. There continued to little or no demend for export. The stock in this market was said to be much reduced, and was estimated rate trausactions were reported, with- hange in prices. Asurs—Sales of about 160 bbls pots were made at earls continun steady. at $8 50. Breavstorrs—Flour—BSales of about 1000 a 1200 bbie. Michigan were made in various small lote, at prices varying for straight brands at $6 1234 a $6 18% The for- mer price was refused for 300 barrels, and about 400 bbls. pure Genesee, in reparats lots, were sold at $6 25. South- ern continued about the same, viz: $6 12 a $6 95 for Howard street. Sales of 250 bbls. New 01 at $5 8734. Wheat—Sales of 2600 bushels of Obio at 1300. and 4 9 500 do common Southern sold at 1230. Corn—Sales of 3000 bushels handsome old Northern round yellow were made at 580. ; 2000 do. old Southern do. sold in store at 560 or a* S7¢ deliverad ; 1800 do Virginia, sold at 560. and 500 do damaged New Orleans, sold at 620. Meal—Sales of 100 bbls New Jerany, were $2 623 The same price was offered for Bran- a d refused. Rye was steady at 90 ots, Rye Flour—Salen of 100 bbls were made at $487. Oats exhibited no change. Beans—Sales of 120 barrels, which were made at $1. Corree—Sales of Rio wore making at 60 70; Bt. Domingo at 5% a 640, and Java at 80. Corron—The ales to-day amounted to 1500 bales, chiefly Uplands, at prices rather in favor of the buyer. Holders offered their supplies freely, without presring their atooks. Featmens—The market was steady, with an improv- ipg demand for Weatern live geese Faurt~Sales of 400 boxen of t $1.55; 1000 drums were m pea nuts, Southern, were made at #1 31¢; and 40 barrels west+rn peaches were sold at $4 37 Fis —Sales of 40 barrels of Massachusetts No 1 mack- erel were made at $8 75 and 90 do, No. 2 Nova Scotia, $6. Dry cod continued firm. Hemr—No sales wers mada Leap —The last sales were at $4 30; new held at s high- er figure. Mouassrs—A cargo of New Orleans old, including bhds and tierces at 260., and bbls. at 970; 70 hhds. Cuba were fold at 210. Nava Stones—There was a speculative movement in taw turpentine, and alesof 3.000 a 4.000 barrels were made at $3 1236, which was an advance, Sales of 500 bbls. ‘Wilmington rosin were made at 80 cents, delivered — Sales of 200 bbls spirits turpentine were made at 420. O1.s —Linseed—The market cot lish and American ‘ame, with moderate 180 bbls were sold xt 620, Small crude whale were may Other de- soriptions of fish oils remeined aout the same. Provisi noticed prime, were made on private terms. New mess was dull at $10 12%, at which about 150 bbis were rold in lots; and new prime was worth $8 a $8 25; and 200 bbls sour mess nold at $8 1254’ 50 bbls Ohio clear were sold at $1275. Sales of 300 tlerces hams and shoulders were made at 603% Braf—Sales of 800 bbls beef hams were sold at $11. Lard—Sales of 900 kegs Baltimore, and 100 bbls do fair quality, at 8340. Sales of 80 to 100 bbls. tierces were made at 80. Cheese—Sales of. 6000 boxes this State were made at 634 a 70, and 200 boxes this State prime dairy were sold to go to Philadelphias, at7. Butter continued quiet. Rice—No sales transpired. vGan—Sales of 140 boxes brows Havana were made at 60; parcels of New Orleans were offering, but we heard ofno eales, Sales of 9.000 Ibs we ong—There Wuisxey was inactive at 25¢ 925340. Frriouts—An engagement of 1060 bales of cotton was reported to Liverpool at 3-164. A vessel was chartered for Belfast, to load with grain, on terms not made pub- No. Cotton was taken to a small extent for Havre at 340. There was nothing new to London. MARKETS ELSEWHERE. STOCK SALES. Puravecemta, Reb. 19 —Firet Board—$1500 Texas 8, 6 Kentucky Bk. 76; 50 Flemington Copper. 6% ; Bk. 354. wifter sales—$1500 U.S. 6 Notes, 6s, 10034 ; $1000 lech’s Bi. F city pressed 15; 5 67, 2000 ‘Treas, State 5, 72% ;'100 Girord Bk. 10% ; 2 wton' Copper. 634. Second Hoard 83 ; $750 State 58, 72% 7 85000 do. do. 72. 5060 Reading R. R62 ; 200 N. J. Copper, 9%. Rarlrond 93%; 5 18—5 Anburn and Rochester road, 103743 6 do 104% : 74 Western Railroad jc. ; 10 Portland, Saco & Portsmouth Railroad 97 - 7 abang Railroad, 116 new, 933; 8 Boston ' an Raalrond, b60, d 2354: 50 d ter Railroad, 3934 ; 50 di $1000 Reacicg DOMESTIC MARKETS. Briowton Manxet—Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1848 —At mar- ket, 400 Beef Cattle, 12 yokes Working’ Oxen, 15 Cows d Calves, 1500 Sheep, and 1000 Swine. Prices—Beef ttle—Extra, $7 ality, $606 60; 24 quality, $5 60.0 575; 3d quality, $475 45.25, Working Oxen—’ $60, 73, 81, 95, 110. Cows and Calves—$22, 28, 5, 45 Sheep—$2 60, 3 25, 4,450, 5 and 5 25, wholesale, 4 a 434; selected lota, 43¢ a 63<. [Telegraphic Correspondence of Phila, Bulletin.] Barimone, Feb. 19,1 oolook, P. M.—The flour mar- ket is steady, but not’ active. Bales Howard strest at $5 62, Last sales City Mills $6 75, now held at $5 87, with « verylight supply. The receipts of grain light, Salen red wheat 126 to 127, and white 129 toda), C in dull, and prices drooping. Sales white corn 48, and Hlow'S1 to 630. Corn meal $2 87 to 83, tending to lowest rates. Rye 72 to750. Rye flour $4 06 to $4 12. There have been sales to-day of New Orleans sugar at Go for choice qualities. Other groceries quiet. The market is heavy for pork, and [hear of no sale; lower offers would be accepted. The steamer from Norfolk, this morning brought no mail south of Richmo! ‘The Crops, The Cincinnati Gazette states that the peach-buds in some portions of Ohio have been entirely destroyed HA the severity of the, winter. In tl immediate vici- = eg Cincinnati, however, enough buds are still left ive. ‘The sugar orop of Texas is said by the Galveston News to have been cut short one-fourth by early frosts. The Milwaukie Sentinel regrets to hear that the Swine—. 'y apparent discrepancy which may appear between | wheat, in many parts of the Territory, has been gre Injured by the alternate thawin and 'f.cening weather o the last two months. ly sown wheat suffered considerably from the fly, and this, added to the injury caused by the open winter, threatens to diminish very materially the amount of the coming wheat crop. Died. On Friday, the 18th instant, after a short and severe Mness, Tufovore Lituy. youngest con of the late James Lilly, aged 14 years and 20 day The relatives and friends of the family are rexpeotful- ly invited to attend the funeral. on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o’olock, from the residence of his mothsr, 96 Ludiow street. His remains will be taken to Greenwood Ceme- tery for interment. in Friday afternoon, 18th inet., after a short and vere illness, Geonox Bannister, ‘The friends ef the family are respeotfully invited to attend his funeral, this afternoon. (Sunday,) at 1 o'clock, from his late reeldence, 89 West Sixteenth’ street, with- out further invitation. ‘The body will be taken to Green- wood Cemetery for interment. On Saturday, the 19th inst, after long illness, in the 40th year of his age, NicHoLas Nxison. ‘The friends and acquaintances are invited to attend his tuneral, this day, Sunday, at 4 o'clock, from 272 Water street. ANTED.- SITUAT V young woman, as nurs or ironer, of to do The best of city re! the reat WANTED—BY A YOUNG WOMAN, A SITUA- tion to attend store--will make herself generally use- fal—good references. Address A.C where an interview may be had, po: CARPET B the depot, at ry (7th, inst nother one was by calling at No. ment. and. bri WHITNEY 0 Le ARATE, store and dwelling 179 at.,now and for the jast 6 years in the occupation © ixon, for the Hyrdware ou siuess, for which it stand. The dwell; painted throughout, and w ue be req’ fore will be done. Apply to Dick, opp. AG Phi O® TOGETHER, HW jt rate int corner. NT ORDER OF BEREANS—WHERE- jared in the publiv papers of the i7th inst. callin ¢ a meeting of the members of Franilin Assembly of the Independent and Benevolent Order of Bereans, to id at No. 88 Sixth a on the 23rd instant=The pab- he, therefore, are canti inst trusting any of the mem: bers of the so called Fran! embly en account of the: nevolent Order of Bereans, as they are not in any way whst- ever connected with the order; and the members of the ‘iffer- mblies of the B. O. B. are hereby forbid having any those self-styled Independents, as they me expelled members from the order for misconduct. By order. PD SANLOR, G.W. Patriarch. JOHN MASON, G, «Seribe. ANTALOONS.-F. AHRENS, THE WELL KNOWN ants Tailor, 2036 Ann street, has lately received over 100 pieces fancy cassimeres, of which he its to order for only $3 to $5a pair. Also, French and Eng! meres and doeskins from $4 to $8 per pair, warranted good jor no sale. Gents who are in want of pauts will do well \o call h binck cassi- at 2036 Ann street. | PAT eT es et of ‘26th of February. e Pino packet, the GARRICK, Thom: now loa Ing. and will positively’ suil as. abov reguinr day. For izht or passage, having splendid furnished accommodations, foot of Wall street, or to E. ‘the pecket ship ROSCIUS, ceeed the Garrick, and sai fr aprly. on board, at Orleans w! . COLLINS, 56 South street, Sapt. Wm. M. P- Moore, will larch 26th. her recaine dav. rt aE | Mi th Avenue, corner Telit | BA" NDS, LENT Dion Circus for tee nipnts longer mrpectfully announce that they shall keen their mont open for three nights longer, viz: | Monday. Taraday and etepeday Fobracry Stst, 234, ne 23d, ster whieh the Cir- 1s will positively c! ae ompany leave for Boston on redsy, Mond *veaing Seneitat Me SANDS, when will be offered the most artroetive bill of the season. . SaRY OF THE parents or guardinns, to the Drese le ha'f price even at halfnast 6 o'clock Performance to commence at 7 o'clock. N.B- A grand afternoon performance on Wednes- day, and positively the last. OWERY THEATRE —MONDAY " Will he presented Shaka v of HENRY 1GHTH—Catharine, Qi jand. Mrs Shaw; Cardinal Wol Mr Barry: Henre, of Bs vt, Mi Bolewn, Mra Phil. .'Toconelnde with THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. or Phactom Ship—V nderdecken. Captain of the Flying Capt. Fepperenst, Bellamy: Peter mmel. C Burke; Lestelle, Mrs Walcot. Boxes, 95 cents; Pitand Gallery, 125¢ ceuts. Doors open at 6)¢ o'clock Performance to commence at 7. HATHAM THEATRE.—MONDAY EVENING February 21st —The performance will commence with lin. the Natehman, Mr. Steven: the Comedy of THE HEIR AT LAW. Dowlas, Mr. Hield; Doctor Pongl jerbert Homesp2n, Deborah Dowlas.’ Mra. Wrav: Homespnn, Wilki MODEL ARTISTS To HISTLER : or, ity ‘Stsunton, Mr Varry : Sandie on, ana: David Butler, Miss §' Demin; Lady Styunton, Mrs Doors onen at 634 o'einek—nerformance to ‘com Boxes, 25 cents: Pit, 1234 cents. KD Wilk'nson. mance at ~ ITCHELLS OLYMPIC THEATR¥——MOND AY Eyen ng, Keb. 21, will be performed, the firee of PEG. GY GREEN—Nicholas Snozz'e, Mr, Holland: Award overly, Mr. Chanfrau; Jane T Mins Philli G6 Miss M. ‘Vavior. After which, the fairy ex id KABRI—Kabri, Mr Holland: Nieo Mr Conn en ‘The Fairy Blanch. M Afier which a GQLANC AT NEW VORKIN} . Mr Chanf-an; Jake, Co over; Mra. Morton. Mra. Heurv: Mary, Miss Philips. To con- ciude with the BEULAH SPA—Hector Templeton, Mr. Holland: Caroline Grantly, Miss Mary Taylor. Doors open at 6g, curtain rise at 7 o'clock ROADWAY THEATRE—MONDAY EVENING. ‘Feb 21—Will he performed ‘he comedy »f OLD READS AND, OUNe peonre—e e Reval. Mr. W. R. Bl ‘om Coke, i ian Po ket Pas de Deny by Mille Oe To concinde with the KISS IN THE DARK—Mr Mr W Chapman; Frank Fathom. Mr. Me- Miss Fitzjames, Doors open at 634; perfor- mauce to commence at7. PERA HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE—MOND AY EVEN Ii be perk he opera of GIUR AMEN. ‘or FG. Beneventano: isn, Signs ra Teresa ‘Benedetti: B: Toxes, parquette and baleony, Doors open at7; performances CiRCUS, BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE—SECOND Week. —Benefit of La Belle Carrol: Feb 21—The Faker of Ava: Master est javenile equestrian in. the world, and Mile. d; La Belle Carroit Nixon fad hus astonishing Cole, the contortioni: Mi the Frene! th: Wi T ance tO Col mence at 73 o'clock. Boxes 25 cents, Pit 1244 cents ALMO’A OPERA HOUSE, —MO ND«s ¥ EVEN ING, fessor THIERS’ GROUPS of MODEL AR: peared in any coun- try, and has been honored by the patronage of the most august personages. Doors open at 6)4, to commence at 73¢ o'clock Dress Circle and Parquette, lady and gentleman, 5 cents; gentleman alone. 50 cents: upper boxes, 25 cents. Box office open from 10 tod P.M. MECHANICS HALL 472 BROADWAY, BETWEEN Grand md Broome sis. —Crowded to overflowing with the benuty and fashion of New York. Open every night during the week except Monday. Unabated success —Twenty-first week of the orjginal CHRISTY’S MINETRELS. he oldest eatablished Band in the United States, E. G.N. Christy, E. Pierce, J. Raynor, C. Abbott, T. whose original and inimitable Concerts are n with crowded and highly respectabl sally admitte ter offered in this cit; 19 years half p: 0 commence nt 5. On Saturday, Feb. 26. an Afternoon Concert Doors open at_2. commence at Bo'clock. On Monday even: ing, Feb. 2ist, Fifth Concert nt the Brooklyn Institute. MERICAN MUSEUM—SPLENDID | PERFORM- ‘ances every afternoon and evening—Mrs. Pelby’s superb Scriptural Statuary, representin, irth of Chri Hi t Supper,” rial before Pontius Pilate,” and also a Tepresentation of an Intempernte Family,’ all in wax, the size of life, may be seen at all hours every day and evening, without extra charge. ide there are engag chi en under ors open nt 7 o’elock—Concert will ion 25 conte: Mast. ston, Tight-Rope Dancer; Great Western, the low comedian; Laughing Gas; Pete Morris, comie singer; Clara Fuher’s Shaksperean Cabinet; Mrs. Mone! iss Bernard: Misses Julien and Whitloek, dancers; Mr. Whitlock; Mr. Prosse: Madame Rockwell, fortune teller, &c. Admission to tt whole. 25 cents. Resarved froat a shilling each extra. ROADWAY ODEON—ENTRANCE THROUGH Pintenx’s. “nfe dee Mille Colonnes—Manager, E.G. 1y.—Musieal Director, Mr. Oldfield.—Gr ‘and. effective —T' the citizens of thi manager respectfully ‘Rreat metropolis, and to stran open, tire : [ beau tiful symmetry, in order to prodnce aseties of splendid ne ‘Tableaux Vivans.. Monday, Feb. 21—Programme—Part 1— Overtares, Bovge te. by the ODEON MINSTHELS. Part 2-TABLEAUX VIVANS and Poses Plastigues by the Mo- del Artists. Part 3—Favorite of the Seraglio, Ke. Prices— Orehastrn Box. 50 cents: Parquette. 25 cents; Boxes, 12% conus. MUREWIORS SUATUARE-LANGE ABA GE MEDICIS and APOLLO DE MEDICIS Open from 9 A.M to 10 P. M., at 396 Broadway, next to Stoppani’s baths. Admit tance 25 cents ANVARD’S MAMMOT& PANORAMA OF THE Mississippi river, painted on three f be- ing the largest paintiny ing. in Broadway, adjoining Nivlo evening, (Sundays excepted.) Admission | price. “The Panorama will commence movi Precisely. Afternoon exhibition on Wedue days, at 3 o°elock. HE MOST VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PIC- ag in the world, at the Gar tures ever io this country—compri some of the bei works of Ti \, Murillo, Rubens, and many other of the M w open to the public at the Gallery of the Na- ters, tional Academy of Design, corner of Broadway and Leonard t, from 9. A. M.to 10, PM. Adi fl. Admission, 25 cents. THE VALUABLE COLLECTION OF THE WORKS ° 0 ¢ Od Masters, is open to the public, from 9 A. M. to 10 PM. Admission 25 ceuts, at the Kxhibitiun Room of the al Academy of Design, 316 Brondway. EARNED CANARY BIRDS—SIGNOR 8PINETTO Tespectiuily infurms the ladies and gentlemen of this eity and vieinit bition of these most wonderfa birds, that have so charmed the peaple of the old world, are now on exhibition at che Lecture Room in the Society Library, 8 Broadway, Afternoon exhibition every day,at 3 o’cloc Upen every evening, (Monday eve ted,) at To’clock ‘The performing birds will commen f-paat7 precisely Admission hildren half prvee ABERNACLE—1 fall —THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECT: My teforied that a Grand Concert of Veal and Insti u- mectal Music, will be given nt the Tabernacle, on Thursday evening, Februnry 2th, 1818, ra ‘Tickets, $1, to be obt bers of the Committee. TPABERNACLE, CONCERT BY THE Anue Maris Cole and her bi respectfully snform their fe nd the if New York that they will have the honor popaler Masical Entertainments, lustru- he Tabernne ¢ sh, to chil:rea half price. Doors open at ¢ at73¢ o'clock. Programmes at the door, APOLLO- thers, Delis 01 ta. and Gea. Za BERGEN & GALABR rreets, ALNUT STREET THEATRE, PHILAI Benita Night of nd Mra. Wallach, ning, “Fel HIOLANUY ton Mra. aura, Mrs. Horers. Werver"—Wemer by ‘To-morrow, Mr. Wall IAN OPERA HOUSE—GALA NIGHTS—THE Te Managers 1 et fully eh ‘will hay beer the pri- notice to that effect be given at on or betore Tnesday, ins 12 o'clock. Programme of the performances will be published on Thars- Fnext, ‘Tickets for Parquette, Baleony and Boxes § m entre $I. WASHINGTON’S BIRTH-DAY—GRAND | TKM- perance Rally—The Sixth District will hold their Meeting 1m the New Congregational Church, in Sullivan street, between Houston and Prince streets, on ‘Tuesday Even- Feb. 22 If-past 7o’clork. Sixth Diatriet co ntal, Kmpire, Kuickerboek and Samson of Temperavce, and Solomon’s Temple of J. Alex. MeUatter will preside. Rey. Mr. Bisse! N. 8. malmer, fro im invited. “Members of the various assemble at_half-patt 6 o'clock, com reets, to march to the chureh man; @. KR. PU! jte!s, grates,dc. ~ brick, with murat a caty ead JAMES LAWRENCE ENGLISH, ATTORNEY AT oF Law, Moatey a i lontgomer |, Coosa and Antauga. Yi TOME the United. ‘Biates Courte in any part of South KET SHIP ONEIDA, FROM HAVRE. nees will please send their permits on board, at orth Joode not permitted by the 3st inst. more. ‘CON- N ACKETS FOR HAYRE—SECOND LINE, —THE ip Baltimore, &. £ master, will sail on t! ist of Ma BOYD & HINCKEN, Agents, 88 Wall stre OTICE.~ON AND AFTER SATURDAY, FEB ruary 19th, the stevmboat STATEN [SLANDER will ak. eevee y he Ay: ae are ut . a ire Ww York nek MATAR, ea aha Ba . Affairs in Washington. Wasainaton, Feb. 19, 1848. The Loan Bill—Scheming—The House of Repre- sentatives—Mr. Poinsett. So wretchedly emasculated have the debates in the House become, that even the vote on the loan bill, taken yesterday, created no interest.— The proceedings, however, were not very ma- terial. The great struggle is to come when the bill will return from the Senate,amended in con- sonance with the views of the Secretary of the Treasury. The whigs of the House, and more especially the Ways and Means Committee, have committed a sad mistake in refusing the joan in the only way it can be available. They will not be sustained in such opposition. They are insensibly driving many whigs into the de- mocratie ranks. Their present policy is abso- lutely suicidal. There is every prospect, not- withstanding the treaty negotiated by Mr. Trist, that more men and money will be required — However timid the President may be, he will not be permitted to make any adjustment of our difficulties with Mexico by which this country will be disgraced, and there ia little prospect thatthe terms accepted by Mr. Trist, in the name of this government, are such as it would com- port with the honor of the nation to ratily.— What then remains but to hold quiet possess of Mexico, with such a force as will maintain the tranquility of the country, until time shall work out the res But if the whigs of the House have adopted a mistaken policy, the administration party in the Senate have been equally untortunate. The ten regiment bill should have been driven through the Senate immediately after its third reading, and the debate might have been easily tranterrea to Mr. Calhoun’s or Mr Dickinson’s resolutions. The result, however, was not unexpected. While the course of the President is marked with timi- dity and tergiversation, it isin vain to seek a firm and unwavering policy at the hands of his agents inthe Senate. | In connection with this subject, I may mention arumor now prevalent, that im pursuance of the policy adopted by the President, of raising up and depressing, or attempting to depress, pro- mineni candidates for the Presidency, in order to secure the nomination of the Baltimore con- venticn, the chairman of the military commit- tee, in the Senate, is to be changed. Though the statement comes from a reliable source, I trust, for the honor of the office that Mr. Polk holds, there may be some mistake in it ; but, if true, as I fear it is, 1am confident there is too much of manliness among senators to permit themselves to be thus played off as pawns, one against another, in one of the paltriest games ever en- gaged in by a small politician. | am free to reit- erate my belief of the total incapacity of the pre- sent chairman for the position ho holds as lead- er of the democratic party in the Senate. His friends admit it, and fis scarcely doubts it ; but it isnot because of his incapacity that Mr. Polk wishes his displacement, but in order to raise up another prominent individual asa counter- poise to the other candidates ; and yet some men utterly refuse to believe that Mr Polk de- sires tobe next President. : One feature in the debate on the loan bill, yes- terday, is worthy of notice. An amendment to the 2ist section of the bill, offered by Mr. Col- lamer, to repeal the tariff law of 1846, and res- tore’ that of 1842, was rejected by a vote of 84 to 95. This proves two things: that the sense of the House is opposed to the restoration of the tariff of 1842, for the amendment was rejected b a majority of eleven ; and, on the other hand, that that question 1s not obsolete,asjsome believe, tor it had the votes of eighty-five men, presumed to be in their proper senses. a melancholy tact that there is not talent sufficient in the present House of Representa- tives to lend, even to the most important debate, a transitory interest. That body does not pos- sess half adozen men capable of treating any question with even ordinary ability. It has no orator since Mr. Winthrop became Speaker, and but two statesmen of any eminence, John Quincy Adams and Charles Jared Ingersoll. Its talk is mere verbiage—its proceedings a bore—its votes contradictions—itself a mere nest of politicians —a workshop of intrigue. . The few men of abi- lity who still remain, are too few to redeem the character of the body, and are wholly lost in that chaos of stupidity, that Babel of cant and hum bug and political juggling. Badly as the House is constituted, the committees are worse orgin- ized. For this the Speaker is not to blame. He was in fetters, and could not act in accordance with his own convictions. Mr. Poinsett is writing letters to one of the Senators on the Mexican question. To Mr. Poinsett’s views the Intelligeneer attempts to at- tach adventitious importance, by}, reminding the public that the gentleman has lived for several years in Mexico, and, therefore, knows all about it. But it unfortunately happens that many ‘ears have elapsed since Mr. Poinsett’s return rom Mexico, and since then so many changes have taken place in the condition of the coun- try, that conclusions drawn now from impres- sions then received, would be very erroneous. Besides, the position of Minister Plenipoten- tiary is not most likely to afford facilities for free intercourse with a people like the Mexi- cans. Mr. Thompson’s book affords ample evi- dence of this fact. All the knowledge gained by Mr. Poinsett during his stay in Mexico, will scarcely give such force to his recommendation of the line policy as to persuade its adoption. GaLviensis. Wasuinaton, Feb. 17, 1848. Crittenden—Mr. Foote—Free Discussion. In the Union’s Congressional summary of last night, appears the following passage :— “A few words from Mr Crittenden, commenting on Mr. Hale's speech a dey or two ago, gave rise to a suerp and irrelevant discussion, in which Mr Hale, Mr. Foote, Mz Crittenden and Mr. Davis, of Miesiastppl, pactiol- pated.” Whatis here slightingly called a sharp and irre- levant discussion, was in reality one of the most brilliant and pertinent debates of the session, Jt involved some of the gravest questions now agitating the country—the opposition to the war, and the principle of free discussion. There are few living men so able in debate as Mr. Critten- den. One element of h's success 1s his straight- forward honesty and candor,which are impressed on every sentiment he utters. Then his words are never inappropriate, never too many, never circumlocutory, but always terse, curt, and strictly pertinent. No man on the floor of the Senate 1s more courteous, and yet no one deals in more bitter sarcasm, and no one can so aptly apply it, and effectually, to the demolition of an adversary’s argument. Mr. Crittenden never makes an irrelevant speech. His remarks of yesterday were even unusually happy Mr. Foote’s speech fell like a bomb-shell on the opposition side of the chamber. It was a strain of burning, withering invective, ably sus- tained throughout, and of terrible intensity. While it lasted, it produced a greater sensation, and did more damage 1n the ranks of the whigs than any speech delivered this session. E The Senate—Mr. Eac! sentence made a breach in the defences of the opposition, and one after another of those who have denounced the war was dragged forth, and made to receive a tremendous castigation. Dur- ing this time, the crowded galleries were still death, and the Senate was enchained in a breath- id anxious silence. [ut this bold philip- pic did not suit the palates of the timid and_ the time-serving of Mr. Foote’s own party. The: suggested that the morning hour had expire: and, before he could conclude, he was thus fool- ishly cut short in the middle of a burst of elo- quence which has not had a parallel on the floor of the Senate since the great speech of Mr. Soule last session. : The right of free discussion, vindicated by Mr. Crittenden, was first invaded by the Presi- _He denounced the opponents of the war ving aid and comfort to the enemy ; and the phrase “ moral treason” has never since dis- appeared from the columns of his organ. He committed the foolish error of making no dis- tinction between a fair and mederate opposition to the war, and that mad fanaticism which re- cognizes no tie of country, claims a friend in every foe of the United States, and is scarcely more responsible for its acts and sentiments than babes or lunatics. To call such men as Mr. Crittenden, Mr. Clayton, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Calhoun, traitors, could only be done by such men as Mr. Polk and the editor of the Union. That there are in the country traitors at heart, who long to see the nation degraded, the pamphlet read by Mr. Foote aifords sufficient evidence. GaLvIEnsis. Wasuineron, Feb. 6, 1848. The Lecture of Dr. Mathews in the Capitol. This morning, according to announcement, Dr. Mathews, of the New York University, de- livered the firet of o eeries of lectures upon Ohrietianity and ite evidences; The Hall of the \ pw ere House of Representatives was very well filled, but Rot 0 overflowingly as upon the occasion when Bishop Hughes spoke, and still leas crowded than it was when Henry Clay addressed a meet- ing there a week or two ago. Among the attentive congregation assembled to hear Dr. Mathews, I noticed His Excellency the Presicent and his lady, Senators Benton, Yulee, and others, many of the npreme Court, and members of judges of the § the lower house At half-past eleven o’clock Dr. Mathews as- cended to the elerk’s desk, and quoted as his text the following verse, from the Ist Epistle of St Paul to the Cormthi chapter 1, verse 20. ts the wise ? whereiathe scribe? whe of this wortd? Hath not God made lom of this world 2” ATT Hews, after alluding to the importance of the bjeot of kis leoture—the evidences of Christiani- ty-and commenting upon the neceesity of the eata- blishment of the (ruth of the great principles and found- ation of Christian faith, turned to the consideration of the progress and effect of infidelity. He alluded briefly to the several ages when infidelity was in the escendent, and to the time when its most distinguished and popu- lar advocates and proselytes combstted the great traths of revelation. He mentioned ihe names of those who, in the earlier ages of Christianity woing f 108 of that w l-*m t yy the Sa nd the aposties. wa to the dark ages, and are that the reason why int delity was not open, wild »nd loud in thore ages, wae from the fact, that the churod itesif bat sunk into dark- ness and quiet, and the arch ‘nd kuew (hat his peliey was to be silent, and not wake fc.a its sino) the beaven- truths of Christian faici Bur tt's tong peace Christiunity and infidelity wi broken by the thunders of the reformation Then '¢ Lucker, and Calvin, and Kaox, and their ¢o-laborers in ‘hy great oause of truth, wake up tho long silent taith, which is 80 well ealoulated to inspire mankind with all those hopes and delightful anticipations. which want of faith in Christianity cannot afford. Dr. M. poured forth & brilliant aod glowing stream of eulogy upon the great characters who produced and carried ont the great wor! eformation and the resouing of th tal jaded to tl | infidelity again got ascendant, and itn principles and corrupt practices practically the creed of tha monarch and his sourt, d by the force of their example, to a great doctrines of the peop! the pure doctrines of reign of C th laud. ‘The next point in the Dy ’s argument, was a bit- ter and severe comment upon Edwarit Gibbon and his history of the rise and fall of the Roman Ki book was styled by the lecturer aa one of literary achievements of that, or any age, but. from that Very reason, the most dangerous work that could fall into the hands of a Christiau, Its argumeuts and essays were couched in the most pleasing and facinating le tn rhapsodies clothed in the most fervid ton agment or stone of apy broken pillar of the R man empire, was adorned in the moat glowing oolo and, in short, no one could read it without bel almost charmed with the delictous atmosphere whio! he hed thrown aroand the Pagan institutions. It was an able, but hidden, and therefore dangerous, attack upon the Bible. It was as a serpent, armed with the moat deadiy poison, hidden beneath the beautiful draj ry thrown over und eroand it bya master hand. This was, in short, Gibbon, the apostate’s, attack upon Chris- tlanity. But when that writer came to speak of Chrie- tianity—when he came to allude to its great, and holy, and sanctifying influence upon the world, and upon man, in his social and political existence—how cold, how partlontar! No praise for itevirtues, no song for ite right lights and pleasing hopes; not one word said of those who offered themselves as martyrs in ite caure.— His only comments upon Christianity, though he pre- fessod the utinost impartiality, were upon the abuses which had been practised under its name. Dr. Matthews then turned into « lengthy and glowing description of the inestimable blessings bequeathed to mankind in the Bible, and urged that it, aud it alone, was the weapon, as weil as the shield, of the Christian It was an immaculate authority, upon which the disciple of Christianity could rely, and which rothing earthly or heavenly could o' uro. Astronomy, mineralogy oe and chemistry, the greatust sclences known tot! a xhausted themselves, and had not yet discoverea one single truth inconsistent with the doctrines of the Bible, He then exhorted his hearers to study, to trea- sure, and to follow the precepts of that Bible. No men could be berry: nor expect to be saved, unless through the Promises eld out to him, by the Saviour, in that Dr. Matthews then said, that his subsequent lectures would be upon the connection of science with the truth of Christianity and the bible. ‘After an appropria pe his next lecture would weeks either in this hall, in t) of the churches of this city in the latter part of the La This latter course had b: if liction was then asked, and 1, some to dine, and others to walk, and all, we sincerely hope, to weigh well the Reverend gentleman's discourse, and Fegulate their lives and actions, social and politioal, According to the doetrines Inid dowa in the good book so well and appropriately referred to by Dr. Matthews, THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasninaton, Feb. 17, 1848, Rev. Mr. Sitcer, made an eloquent prayer, and Mr. Secretary 188 read the journal of yesterday. The Vice Presipent laid before the Senate a message from the President of the United Stat covering a re- ply of the Secretary of War, in answer to » resolution yn placed on the army asking why certain names had bee: register. Mr. Presented « memorial from the Chamber of Commeroe of N-w York, praying for a return of certain =] duties paid upon goods destroyed by fire in 1845 Mr, D said that the memorial stated that the duties paid om the goods destroyed were shout $600 000, \d upon un- broken packages, of about $400,000. He’ moved, that it be, and it was, referred to the Committers on Commeroe. Mr Seviex said that some ten days ago, he introduced ‘® bill providing for the payfnent of losses sustained by persons in capture, &o, of horses; and that bill had been referred to the Committee on Military Affairs; he would like to know what had been done with the bill, if the chairman would allow himself :o he drawn out. Mr. Case said he did not ears co t» drawn out; the bill was still under advisement, THANKS TO THE ARMY. Mr. Bapvoer moved to taxe up the _ int resolution of thanks to Gen. Scott and the con un ler bis oommand, for their gallantry and geod conduct during the cam- paign of 1847, which were takea up and rea The resolution of thanks to Gen. Ssott and bie army, was passed under a call of the ayes and noes by Mr. Hale —syes 42 noes one--Mr. Hale ‘he resolution of thanks to Gen, Taylor and his army at Buena Viste, was next read. TENDEN moved to strike out the word“ indom- 4 all that part of tho resolution after ths words “Santa Anos ;” which amendment was concurred in. ‘id that he had proposed the amend- adopted, not with a view to diminish the ho- 4 glory which belonge’ to the acts of Gen. Tay- id the brs and gallant hero ho were under bis The resolution now was im a form that wae mere congenial to the feelings of General Tayler, and couched more ia language broathivg the epirit of his character and predilections There was no need of eu- logistic language to ep-ak of the victory of Buena Vista. The name of that battle field would convey to the mind of every one the glorious achievement, in all its brilliant details. It was well known that he was one who did not approve cf the present war, but he was not one who did condemn the offcers engaged in the present war, for their participation in the events of the war, and for obeying the orders of the government. [le was one who consi- dered the officers as bound to obey implinitiy the orders of the government, and in no way authorised te set up their judgment upon the acts of the government. He was not prepared to sanction any doctrine that allowed the officers of the army to ait in council upon the acts of Congress. Those officers were bound to obey the or- ders of the government, by their duty, their oaths, their offives. Where will this principle stop, if you once re- cognize it? The next thing we will have, will bs that a sheriff of some of our States will set up his judgment, his conscientious scruples, and refuse to oF the process of the courts of justice What astate of things this would lead to? ‘He believed ‘hat the officers and men comporing our armies deeeryrd thanks and reward just in proportion as they display courage, perseverance and industry, in carrying out the orders of the government. The doctrine laid down by the Senator from New Hamp- shire, that the oMorrs and men composing the arm: should in all cases consider whether the eause in whic! they were enraged was jast, and if satisfied thet it was unjust and filegal, should instantly refase to partici- ate inthe war, wae most dangerous aad iniquitous in its results, No doubt the Senator from New Hamp- shire would carry his doctrines so far as to allow the of- nd mon ot the army, upon the receipt of aa or- der from the government, to call a counoil in the camp. have it divided into two hous merals, colonels and majorain the upper house; cor; nd privates, ia the lower house; and they gra’ deciding, whether we hare acted right ia our legislative capacity. Suppors we say war; they may decide in favor of peace This, the Senator would thiek right. Bat suppore we say peace; they may decide in favor of « contiauanes of the war, and where then would the principles of this theory leads the government? Into confusion and anarchy. He considered it nothing but mutiny, in principle and fact officers are not politicians, But the moment the ermy is allowed to review the decisions of Congress, what sort of @ government would our’s beoome’ If General Tay- lor had 8 right to lay down his sword, if he dit ed of the war, then, with ths same right, every other off- tein the army, with equal propriety. had Oey sean rrivitoge.. fe could result in nothiog bat mis- rule and disorder, oonfasion end anarchy. It was some fine drawn theory of moral science and ethics, which leads senators, and its votaries, Into the regions in search of some transcendental form of ment, shaped and formed according to its principles This was patriotism of an exceedingly Kind It was like some deluded Millerite, clothing bimself in his goldea ‘ascension robes, with « view of having a fair fight into heaven. The resolution now the Senate was one of mere thanks. Refuse to page it, and it amounts to a censure. They had ed several glorious victories, and the country looked to us to express 4 our action the thanks they felt for those vio! jes. Suppose they had been defeated, would you hav thanked them? No sir, and your refasal to do #0 would amount toa censure. ‘The onject of this resolution wae to thank the men and officers for their gallantry and good conduct, in whieh was included an obedience of or- ders. St the troops on the field of Buena Vista had laid down their arms and refused to ebey their ecom- mander, declaring that they had considered upon the objects of the war; that they believed itto be unjustand unconstitutions!; that it ought to have stopped at Mon- would obe eommands inv, and abetthey roa ones tcay toe Pe