The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1848, Page 2

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AMUSEMEN®S THIS EVENING P4SK THEATRE—Sanis, Lent doe AD *.im ther various performances—two exhibit t2¥ ond? BM “OWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Henay VIII—Love Cuase ATHAM THEATRE, Chatham streetPgpno THE Crvet—Tamece Ric—Moper Artiers—Jack Ropinson arp hrs Monkey CIRCUS—BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE, Bowery. | VNavesratanmm,—Tiont Rore Danoine—-Grmnastics— | Ev worn Hinwoniars. PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—Mope. AnrisTe BROADWAY ODEON, Broadway —Cpron Minstreis —Mopat ARtisrs. PANORAMA BALL, Broedway, near Honsten st— samo’ VavonaMa oF THE Missiarri. Two exhibitior at Sand 7 P.M. Mn. Matone RayMonn’s Mustoat ENTERTAINMENT—AN Hour 1x IRELAND. New York, Wednestay, February 23, 1848, oe See ADVERTISEMENTS renewed every morn- ing. News by Telegraph. From nearly every point, with which this city is in telegraphic communication, we yesterday received an abundance of intensely interesting | wards the Senate, and their movements will be | watched with most intense curiosity. intelligence. In addition ‘to the proceedings of the Taylor Convention at Harrisburg, Pa., we present are ort of the great whig festival, held in Philadel- nia, Isst evening, at which a highly interestin tter from Gen. Taylor was read, and which give in full. From Washington we learn that the pro fions of peace were sent by the Execut the Senate yesterday; but that body had adj ed previously, on account of the illness of Hon. J.Q. Adams, whose dissolution was mo- mentarily apprehended. We refer our readers to the telegraphie reports for full particulars of the important events of yesterday. The Taylor Whig Meeting—Some Strange Developementa. The grand whig mass meeting, called by a committee of honest politicians, of long stand- ing im Wall street, and held at Niblo’s Garden, to nominate for the next Presidency General ‘Taylor, came off last evening, under rather un- iavorable circumstances, as to canopy, canvass, weather, spirit, enthusiasm, accommodation, and numbers. There were about two thousand perzons present, although the call in the news- papers had numbered nearly three thousand The address and the resolutions were most strangely inconsistent, absurd, and incompre- hensible—denouncing all war—scorning all mili- tary glory—cutting up all chivalric talent—while they nominated the most distinguished military chieftain of the war, for the highest hoaor that can be conferred by afree people. They de- nounced, as bitterly and as scornfully as Mr. Clay did at Lexington, ‘the daring deeds of conquest and of blood; while they-run, for hope and shelter, to the mantle of the chief general who made those “ conquests,” and executed those ** deeds.” What is the meaning of all this inconsistency, absurdity, and self contradiction, in the declara- ~ tions of such an assemblage, met for such an avowed purpose ? From certain curious and pregnant passages in the original address, a little toe strong for Tay- lor, left out by directions of the committee—from other passages left in, referring to ‘“ another Genera] [Scott] of transcendent genius and un- sullied fame”—from the declarations made in the eloquent speech of the principal orator, Og- den Hofiman, that General Scott was his “ firet choice’’—and from a spontaneous resolution at- tempted to be offered by Charles J. Thompson, Esq., near the closing of the meeting, but pru- dently withdrawn, we suppose, recommending General) Scott to the whig convention of the 7th of June, in case of serious differences between the friends of Clay and Taylor in that body, we are somewhat inclined to believe that this nomina- tion and apparent support of General Taylor by the Wall street gentlemen, is only a Wall street bubble, of the most transparent character, and that their real purpose is to fight off and drive away Clay with the convenient name and popu- larity of General Taylor, in order to leave the ground open for General Scott, who is undoubt- edly, and always has been, the first choice of the gentlemen who got up this strange and contra- dictory meeting. is whole affair, from beginning to end, was ly cold, absurd, and contradictory, but it nest towards General Taylor,—and the real friends of that glorious veteran should at once organize on their own hook, without any anection with any party, democratic, whig, , OF neutral—get ap electoral tickets in State, as they did in Harrisburgh a ever yesterday (see telegraphic news)—cast them- selves upon the justice and generosity of the American people, aud take their chances in the contest, with any and all othercandidates. Gen. y o no party—and, if elected, will be guided alone by the constitution and common senee of a great On this point, we are enabled to pub- lish, forthe first time, an original letter of Gen Taylor's, written to Peter Sken Smith, a dele- gate from the Independent Rough and Ready convention of Pennsylvania, and referred to last evening im the brief speech he made to the meeting \GINAL LETTER OF GENERAL TAYLOR. Barow Rover, Le, January 30th, 1843, #ir —Your communication of tl Oth instant, bas heeu received, and the suggestions therein offered duly considered. lo reply to yor inquiries, | bave again to repeat, that o neither the power nor the desire to dictate to the ep people the exact manner ia which they should te ms for the dency of the United If they desire each ® result, they m tion of (h¢ purpose; and if they thiok fit to bring me before them for this office, through their legislatures, mase meetings, OF conventions. | caanot object to their designating Ubese bodies ae whig, democratic, or native But in being thus nominated, | muet insist on the condi- tion —and my position on this point is immutable—thet | shall not be brought forward by them as the candidate party doctrines Ip conclasion, | have to repest, that if I were nomina- Led for the Presidenoy, by avy body of iny fellow eitirens, Gerignated by apy name they might choose te adopt, | howd eatees ae homer, and would eceept sueh nom. ylor belongs to no party—will make pledges | adopt the means best suited, intneir epinion, to theconsumma- | | indicted for being concerned ia the ai | of their party, or considered as the exponent of their | nation; provided it hed been made entirely independent sory ee air, our obedient - Z. TAYLOR. Peren Sxen Smitm, Eeq., Philadelphis. No word of ours can add any force to this ad- mirable, independent, self-sustained, noble, sim- ple, sublime letter. Nothing out of the ‘ well ! known fables of sop” is better, and little equal to its decision and firmnese. Again we say, let the friends of General Taylor organize on their own hook, in every State, and nominate atonce their own independent electoral tickets. This ie the only course to pursue. The New Treaty with Mecico—Its Conse- quences. The new projét of a treaty, negotiated by Gen. Scott\with the Mexican government, will be be- fore the United States Senate, at Washington, to-day. The President, it seems, has overruled all the objections of the Cabinet, accepted the treaty, from the necessity of the case, and has thus thrown the responsibility of the result on the Senate. All eyes willnow be turned to- Every opinion expressed 1s in favor of the trén ty, and its probable confirmation by the Se- nate, Such confirmation will lead to the most importan, Cousequences—consequences that will be felt in Me, *i¢o, as well as in the United States —consequences’ touching our trade and com- merce with that eOUuntry, as well as the ultimate determination of a ne W current in the elements now in motion for the election of a President. In fact, this treaty will re-cast the whole of our relations with Mexieo, as well as re-model the different programmes for the Presidentaal cam- align. : The terms of this v,"eaty, asalready developed, are very remarkable, The United States will re- ceive one third of the repu, lic of Mexico, consist- ing of the provinces of New .ex!co and the Cali- fornias, leaving the rest of thay Country under the authority of the Mexican Congr“ Which Con- gress is to be supported in its acts ad doings, by a permanent American army of twelt thousand men, to be continued there fora certain length of time. These conditions are most remark. bles and will lead to the most curious results. Gy ~ neral Scott has been a great student of Roman \ history, and the treaty is undoubtedly framed on the Roman model—that model on which Rome conquered and reorganized the ancient world. The important issue of the absorption of the whole of Mexico, is yet left as perfectly open as it ever was, just as Rome left her conquests. In fact, Mexi under the treaty, | be more influenced | merican les, wishes and ideas, thar oul ee the anomalous position rit has held since the capture of its « The Mexican Congress, which has ( to pass upon, and which will probably ratify, ve treaty,was, at the last accounts, at Queretaro. This Congress, with the Mexican Executive, esident, and Cabinet, will probably return to co, resume power, pass laws, and put their ry chiefs at defiance, trusting to the Ame- rmy of twelve thousand men for enfore- ing (heir authority. This is precisely Roman policy. By this means the Mexican Congress will take all the responsibility of legislation in the republic, as left to them by the treaty, while they will be supported and influenced by the American army and the American Generals there. In truth, and in fact, the treaty will place Mexico in the exact position in which the Romans held their new conquests during their transition state from a foreign country into a Roman province. Mexico, under the treaty, will be merely a military province of the United States, governed, indeed, by her own Congress, by her own laws, and having her own executive; but all this under the influence of the military power of the United States. At any moment, difficulties may arise Letween the Ame- rican military and the Mexican civil power there. War may ticak vut, and the question of final annexation may be opened up afresh, when it is least expected. Precisely Roman all over. This singular treaty, therefore, which has been negotiated by General Scott, is probably one of the most remarkable things of the cam- paign, and will be more favorable to Mr. Polk’s views, and those ot his Cabinet, in the approach- ing presidential election, than any other arrange- ment that could have been made. The great issue of the ultimate annexation of all Mexico—of the gradual absorption of the whole of that country— is just as open as it ever was, and may still be taken at the Baltimore convention. There is some talk of the Wilmot proviso being brought up and creating an issue; but this is also non- sense. The domestic institutions of Mexico are situated half way between those of the south- | ern and those of the northern States of this Union. Those institutions recognise no southern slavery, but yet they recognise a servitude, equal- ly divided between the slavery institutions of the South and the free labor institutions of the North. The democratic party and Mr. Polk can place themselves on this position, and thus evade the Wilmot proviso, and all future movements | regarding new territory to be acquired, of the | ultimate annexation of the whole of the Mexi- can republic. The whigs will approve the treaty, | being glad of getting peace and quiet. The de- mocrats will‘approve the treaty, because it leaves them with a large army in Mexico, for which they will require immense expenditures, and also because it still leaves the ultimate annexa- tion of the whole of that republic open and ac- | cessible—precisely as old Rome did. The com- | mercial interests of the United States will also soon take the new, position of things created by this treaty. They will throw their goods and wares into Mexico, and the apecie of that coun- | try, instead of figding its way directly to England, | will first come through the United States, for we ean beat the Englieh in our cheap manufactures | im any part of the world, and some of the specie will certainly stick by the way. Thus, it will be seen that this remarkable and | singular treaty, negotiated by General Scott, on the good old Roman plan, and upheld by the whigs, will produce some singular consequences in the condition of parties, and inthe result of the presidential election. Law Intelligence. Court or Over axp Tagminen, Feb. 22 —Before Justice Strong, Aldermen Oliver aod Smith.—The court organized this mornim® to with the trial of Dunlap, for the murder of McNeill. One of the coun- el for the defence being absent, the trial was postponed | Uetil to-morrow morning. | _ Surenton Covnt—Before Judge Vanderpoel—Horace | King, jr. =. Stenton & cron ane an action on two promissory notes, amounting in the aggregate to $700. The plaintiff was the second endorser, and his brother the first, and the notes were made payable to hisorder. The first defenceset up wos that defendants’ partnership was not proved, The Judgs held that the partnership was sufficieatly proved, ana overruisd that defence ‘he second defence was that plaintiff ’s bro- bard the first preening the pcg < ths noses that a suit was inetitated against him in chancery by | bis mother-in-law, ard a recelver appointed in that cause, and the property of Mr King, amor bich were the notes in suit, was handed over to hi: id of- the fact. The counsel for the plaintiff contended that the notes being in the possession of the holder, it wi idence of good title, and defendante being makers, Mops not enquire in- to his title unless they rhowed faith on bie part ; and the eourt of chancery must rindi its own autho- rity. The court so charged, and the jury found a ver- diet for plaimtitt for $744 Uniten States District Co The trial of Marseltis, for stracting money therefrom, It hee gone off for the term & an fixed for this morping The trial of Capt, Carnot, ve trade, has also gone off for the term. I'he jury was discharged, Covnr Carennan—This Day.—Circwit Cour! , 28, 15, 26, 87, 89, 47, 16, 83, 82, 84, 95, 31, 60, 61, 62, 63, 54, 64. Superior Court—64, 2,67, 47, 85, 86, 21, 46, 67, 72, . 79, 88, 42, 61, 51, 94, 95, 96, 105, 109, 3, 63, 60, 49, 112, | 118, 114, 169,168, 115,116, 117, 48,118, 119, 190, 191 to 189 | Inclusive, Common Pleas—First Part.—89, 41, 41 ——— THE TREATY OF PEACE The Prospects for its Ratification. ACTION DEFERRED IN CONSEQU ENCE OF THE | ty grounds, in the House, of which you were a membes SENT 10 THE sBNATDE, WITH A MESSAGE FROM THE PIRB9.1DENT. THE TERMS. cauiaeieoon : ILLNESS OF MR. ADJ \MS, The Bids for the Treasury Notes, &e. &e. &e. 4 Wasuineton, Feb. 22, 1848. The propositions of the Mexican government, { accompanied by a message from. the President of the United States, were sent into the Senate, to. day an hour after the adjournment of that body in consequence of the morte] illness of the Hon. John Quincy Adams, who was lying in one of the rooms of the capitol. If Mr. Adams dies to-night, as is apprehended, the proceedings consequent on that} event may defer the receipt of the meswage until ¥riday. My telegraph despatch of Sungiay, which you did not receive, in consequence of a discon- nection, contained the terms offered by Mexico. They are, without going into particulars, the Rio Grande, New Mexico and Upper California,down to the Meila, [Gila] or to the 82d parallel,—it does not matter which—for fifteen millions of dollars. Against a treaty on this basis, I have ascertain- ¢d that there willnot be half a dozen votes in the Senate. Mr. Rusk, Mr. Houston, and Mr. Bald- win, are said to be opposed to its ratification. The President knewit would not be ratified when he sent it in. The Secretary of the Treasury has, within the last week, received bids, at par, for nearly the whole of the old treasury notes re-issuable, amounting to six or seven millions of dellars.— The great bankers at Washington offered to take two millions at par, and they were followed by o, ‘her great bankers in New York. The bids in the ,*saregate amounted to about six millions.— They save all been rejected. ’ The Sec tetary, Mr. Walker, will, in all proba- having voted ince I Joined the army, having for the most, been oerving or stationed beyond the limite of the States. I must say I have no wish for the Presidency, and cannot consent to be exclusively the candidate of a party; and if I am one at all, or to be made s0 at the bare. bap it must be borne in mind that I have or be made #0, by others, without any agency of mine in the matter, independent ‘of my wishes. 1 Greatly doubt my want of the necessary qualifications to discharge the duties properly of any office which was filled and adorned by a Washington, s Jefferson, as well as several others of the Purest, wisest, and most accom: Plished statesraen and patriots of this er any other country. J almost tremble at the thoaght of the undertaking } yet, if the, good people think proper to elevate me, at the prop’ sr time, to the highest office in their gift, I must feel bo" and to serve them, if not from inclination, from a prince ple of duty; end must do 20 honestly and faith- fall g tothe best of my ability, in accordance with the P*.tmoiples of the constitution, as near asIcan do 80, ‘as it was construed and acted on by our first Presi. dents, two of whom acted so conspicuous & part in aiding and completing that instrumeut, as well as in putting it in operation. But very many important changes may take place, at home and abroad, between now and th ¢ time of holding the election for our next chief magi” strate; so much as to make it desirable for the general geod, that some one with more experience in state affairs should be selected as candidate than myself, and could beelected. 1 will not say I would yield my preten- sions—for I have not the vanity to believe I have any— for that distinguished statesman, but would acquiesce. not only with pleasure in the arrangement, but would rejoice that the republic had one citizen more worthy ‘end better qualified than I am, to discharge the impor- tant duties appertaining to that position; and no doubt there are thousands, Be this as it may, if ever I occupy the White House, it must be by the spontaneous: movement of the people— without any action of mine in relation to it—without pledges, other than I have Previously stated, astriot ad- herence to the provisions ef the Constitution—so that I could enter on the arduous and responsible duties ap- Pertaining to sald office untramelled—so that I could be the Prealdent of the country, and not of a party. ‘With considexations of great respect and esteem, 1 am your obedient servant, Z. TAYLOR, The. Yeading of the above letter was listened to w ith the deepest attention, and, upon the con- elvsion, the greatest enthusiasm pervaded the le,rge assemblage. After speeches from the Hon. Messrs. Cocke and ‘Thompson, of Indiana, and others, the meeting separated in the greatest harmony. ‘The Pennsyivania Taylor Convention. Harrispure, Feb. 22, 1848. bility, invite offers by public advertisement for i clb amy Unt of treasury notes re-issuable. N. GRBAT TASLOR FESTIVA py THE WHIGS OF PHILADELPHIA, ANOTHER LETTER FROM GBNDBRAL TAYLOR. His Declaration of Principles. Great Bnthusiasm, Se. dic. Soe Purtapetruta, Feb, 22, 1848. The great Taylor Whig Festival, an event which has agitated the political circles in this quarter for some time past, transpired this eve- ning. At six o’clock about one thonsand persons as- sembled in the grand saloon of the Chinese Mu- seum, and sat down to a sumptuous repast. The capacious saloon was elegantly and taste- fully decorated. Beautiful flags and banners, into which appropriate mottoes and emblems were interwoven, were displayed in great pro- fusion. Numerous pointed and,pithy extracts {vom the matchless dispatches of the old Hero of Buena Vista met the eye in every direction; soul- stirring music enlivened the scene; and, indeed, it seemed as if nothing were wanting calculated to excite the admiration and enthusiam of the spectators. On one side of the saloon, a platform was erect- ed, tastefully decorated with American flags in festoons. On this platform the officers of the meeting were located. In due time the toasts were read, and excited universal enthusiasm. An address to the whigs of the {United States was read by the Hon. E. Joy Morris, and its reading was frequently interrupted with reitera- ted plaudits. The Hon. Mr. Barrow, late U. S. Senator, from Louisiana, presented a letter from General Taylor, the reading of which he prefaced with an eloquent and brilliant speech, which occasion- ed the utmost enthusiasm. The following is the letter: Hon. Josera R. Incersour— “Dear Sia, I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed letter of the 7th ult, which has just reached me, in which you say, ‘1 had the honour of being called on lest evening to address s mass mesting of the whigs of the city and county of Philadel- phia At that meeting, your mame was frequently mentioned in connexion with the offloe of Chief Magistrate of the United States. 1 stated to that meeting, as | hed stated in my place in the House of Representatives at Washington, that you were a whig, not, indeed, an ultra partizan whig—but a whig in principle’—All of which is entirely correct. | After the disoussion which oceurred in both houses of Congress, at the last session, growing out of the capitug lation of Monterey, in which dissussion you thought proper to defend my conduct in regard to my transac; tions, when assailed, somewhat, if not emtirely upon par. Heap Quarters, Army oF Occupation, Camp, near Monterey, Mexico, Aug. 3, 1547, and for which you have my sincere thanks—which wes done in such a way by those who disapproved that m sure—I{ canf hardly imagine how sny one] who was pre- sent and heard the speeches on that occasion, or read them after they were published, could well mistake the complexicn of my politics, At the Inst presidential canvass, without interfering in any way with the same, it was well known to all with whom I mixed (whigs and democrats.) for I had no con- cealment in the matter, that | was decidedly in favor of Mr. Clay’s election to the Presidency—and | would now prefer seeing him in that office to any individual in the Union ; certairiy much more so, at any time, than my- self. Independent of his great talents and long expe- rience in government affairs, 1 consider his views were those of tue whigs ; forthe most part, more nearly as- similated, as regards political matters, to those of Mr. Jefferson, than their opponents ,in whose political creed Iwas reared, and whose opinions in matters of State, T have never lost sight of, as well as endeavored to con- form tothem as near as my circumstances would per- mit. My commission as Lieutenant ia the army was oonfared by him ashort time before he retired from Public life. Although no one can appreciate more highly than | do, the too favorable opinions | fear you have formed 6s | regards my fitness for the first civil office in our coun- try, which I consider, should I reach it, is rather too ich of an experiment, I am duly grateful for your aid in bringing me so prominently before the nation fur the cMlee in question ; yet I cannot permit the present opportunsty to pass by without repeating to you, what | have said to others in connection with the subject, that | Tam no politician. Near forty years of my life have | been passed in the military service of the republico— nearly the whole of wh ch in the field, or camp, on our wertern frontier, and in the Indian country—I may wel} say constantly in duty—the two last in Mexico, or the lotermediate border, during which time | have not passed one night under the roof of ahouse. You may,therefore very readily suppose, under such circumstances, | hav, had but little time to devote to the consideration or inves: tigation of great questions or subjecte,or to their diseus | 45, 47, 49, 51, 580,68. Seoomd Part.46, 48, 50, 889, 69, 54, 68, 68, 00, 02, 64, 66, 20, sion | nor have | attempted to do se, or to be mixed up Wit political mive ee meaguren In ay wey, not oven The Taylor convention met to-day. The Hon. James M. Porter, ex-Secretary of War, was ap- pointed president. The convention appointed a full electoral ticket. Judges Bucher and Shaler are the elec- tors at large. A letter from General Taylor was read, in which he says, that if the people think fit to bring him before them for the presidency, through legislatures, conventions, or mass meet- ings, he cannot object to their designating these meetings whig, democratic, or cnative; but, in being thus nominated, he must insist on one condition, on which is position is immutable, that he will not be brought forward asa candi- date of any party, or the exponent of its doc- trines. The letter is dated the 30th of January. ‘The Continwed Iiness, and Apprehended Dis- solution Hon. John Quiney Adams, Wasuincron, Feb. 22,2 P. M. Mr. Adams still lingers, but has been sinking gradually since 3 o’clock this morning. He breathes short, his eyes are closed, and he has been speechless since last evening. It 1s doubt- ful whether he can survive the day. Many dis- tinguished friends are around him, and his ill- nees creates intense excitement. ‘WasuineTon, Feb. 22, 4 P. M. There is no change in Mr. Adams. The physiciargs say that he may live till midnight— not longer . Interest: in the fate of this venerable man con- tinues unitbated. His wife is completely ex- hausted from the excitement and anguish of mind. His family have returned home. Several members from Massachusetts and elsewhere are constantly in attendance. Remains of Major Twiggs. Putapegvruia, Feb. 22, 1848. The remains of Major Twiggs arrived this afternoon from Baltimore. The funeral is fixed for Friday. Launch of a Steamship—Aceident and Loss of Life. Battrmarg, Feb. 22, 1848. The steamship Isabel was launched to-day. She glided into the water in fine style, in the presence of # numerous concourse of spectators; but as she passed trom the ways, the staging, cewmposed of heavy timbers, fell, killing two per- sons, and seriously injuringten or a dozen others: The persons killed were a colored man by the name of Montgomery, and a white boy by the name of Robert Shaw. THIRTIETH CORGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ‘Wasuinoron, Feb. 22, 1849, Senate. The morning proceedings opened with a selemn prayer by the Rev. Mr. Slicer. The Srzaxcr announced that Mr. Adams was rapidly sinking ; when on motion of Mr. Benton, the Senate ad° journed. House of Representatives. The Rev. Mr. Gurley made an appropriate prayer. Mr. Davisanneunced the proceedings of the Senate on account of the illness of Mr. Adems,and the Houeo adjourned. Tue Opgra—Fasuionasi® Movements.—The proposed “gala nights,” at three dollars a ticket, will probably be an abortion, as we un- derstand that only n couple of hundred seats are taken ; but in default of this, the proposed “ fan- ey ball,” which we suggested to be given there next month, at ten dollars a tieket, will most | likely be one of the most successful movements connected with the opera and fashion, that ever was made in this city. We understand that at this ball it is intended to cover over the par- quette, and throw the whole of the stage into one daneing hall. We should not be surprised to see this bal eos- tume one of the most brilliant fétes ever got up in New York. The committee will, we think, re- gret the attempt to get up what they call “gala nights,” at three dollars a ticket; but they should well consider these things before they issue their behests to the public. The Opera itself languishes a good deal, arising from the bickerings among the artists and critics, and the want of sound judgment in the management. If Benedetti, Truffi, Beneventano, Rappetti, and a few others, chorus and orchestra, could al don their engagements—get up a troupe of their own—engage Cioeci and a ballet—take the Park Theatre, or the Broadway, they would succeed beyond their hopes, and make twice as much money as they do under their present engage- men Bad management will mar the best troupe. The horses have left the Park, and it is now open for a tenant. Tux Streamer Norruerner, Oapt. Budd, are tivea yesterday morning, ata very early hour, from Charleston, having left that port at4o’clock on Saturday. Her dates are, as usual, much later than received by mail. failed at The Eastern mail “" Northern ‘ IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA, OPEN HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THE Central Americans, and the British and Mosquito Indians, THE CAPIURE AND RECAPTURE OF THE PORT OF SAN JUAN DE NICARAGUA, &e. &e. be. The famous clipper brig Ramon de Zaldo, Cap- tain Roberts, arrived early yesterday, from San Juan de Nicaragua, whence she sailed on the 2d inst. She brings to the New York Herald some highly important intelligence relative to the encroachments of the British in that section of the world. Our thanks are due to Captaia Roberts for his kindness to the Herald. It is said that Captain Roberts is the bearer of despatches from one of the Governments of Cen- tral America, the purport of which is the expres- sion of a desire to be annexed to the North American Union. The schemes and intrigues of the British go- vernment to obtain possession of the port of San Juan de Nicaragua, have reached a crisis. Hos- tilities between the Central Americans and the Mosquito Indians, backed by the British, have broken out. [tis useless to speak of the result of the troubles. Our correspondence from San Juan, and the notes of the events kept by Capt. Roberts, of the Ramon de Zalde, give a clear view of the pro- gress.of the difficulties; and to them we draw the attention ofthe public, and the government at Washington. NOTES OF EVENTS BY CAPTAIN ROBERTS. Port San Jua: nuary 1, 1848, At 6 o’clock, A. M., Her Mi steamer Vixen hove in sight, and at 8 A. M she anchored in the port of San Juan, from North Blewfields, Mosquito shore, having on board Mr. Patrick Walker, Consul General of Great Britain, and agent for the Mosquito Kin; on board, the King of ths Mosquito Indians, and from forty to filty colored troops, and twenty Prussian soldiers. At 10 A. M they lowered down three of their larcest boats, into which they ordered all the troops, fully armed ; also about twenty s: each with # cutlass and pistol. The Commander in lef of the forces w: Mr. Patrick Walker—he was accompanied by the oo1 mender of the wer stesmer, Captain George Hudson, Captain John Dixson, and from three to four officers be- longing to the steamer. Atll A. M.the boats proceeded to the shore} landed in front of the custom house; Her Mujesty’s Consul then ordered all the troops oat of the boats, and marched them in front of the flag stuff. ‘They then went through some little exercise, when Mr. Waiker ordered ons of the sailors of the steamer to bend on tae Mosquito flag, and stand by to haul down the Central American flag. The order was given, and the baad rtrack up* God save the King’? Down came the Central American flag, and up went the Mosquito. Mr. Walker then called for the Commander in Chief of the port, Mr. Reivas, the Collector of the Custom House, ang informed him that the Port of San Juan was no longer belonging to Central America; that his Ma- Jesty, the Moequito King, claimed it ws part of his ter tory. Mr. Walker also told the Collector thut he mi embark ail goods out of the custom house for the inte- rior,and to accompany them with the officers belonging tothe port, Mr. Walker thea ordered the troops in the boats, and embarked on board iho steamer, leaviag Capt. Hudson, and Captain John Dixson, and four men, to pro- tect the port On the 2d of January, the steamer left for North Blewficlu, taking with her Mr. Walker, the Mosquito King, and the troops. San Jvan, January 9, 1848 Arrived, four bungos, with cargo, from Grenada, each boat containing from twelye to fifteen men, and com- manded by. Commedang Silas. They discharged their cargo and loaded again on the 10th. On the morning of the 11th, the port of San Ji retaken by sailors of the bungos, under the com Silas. They hoisted the Central American colors which they went hen, $a the custom house aud took charge of it, taking prisoners Lita George Hadson, Governor of the Port, and Mr. Littlegthe Collector of the Custom House. They wers ed on board and sent up the river to » plave called Sarifoque, where nerel Menosa has a force of start, taking on board all the men, women and children, leaving only Captain Shepherd and family, and one or two of their countrymen. At5P.M., hauled down their flag and cut down the flag staff, went on board of the bungo and proceeded up the river for Grenada. The river of San Juan, from Surifoque, is fortified at different points, as high up as fort St. Uarlos, which is at the head of the Lake Nicaragua. Ali communication is stopped between Grenada and San Juan. San Juan, January 16, 1943. Arrived, Her Majesty's war steamer Vixen,Uommander Rider, from North Blewfields. Anchored inthe port of Sam Juan about 10 A.M ; on seeing no flag hoisted on re, it. Rider sent his boat on board of the Ramon de Zaldo, to enquire the cause, when he was told the port wastetaken After thi proc d up the river in two of their largest bo: id spiked four long forty- two pounders, and rolled them into theriver. The boats then return At 5 P. M., the steamer weighed anchor for Kingston, Jamaica, to bring down forces as soon as possible, and Rostilities would commence on her retw J The Commander ef the 3 i molition of the flags rel Men determi h fore he gives up the port of S 4 SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. San Juan pe Nicaraava, Central America, Dec. 5, 1847. I send you a copy of the Registro Oficial, of the government of S agin Ses published at Leon, 23d October, 1347, in which you will find mat- ter that cannot be uninteresting to the citizens of the United States. You will perceive that it consists of correspondence between the English Consul Generai for Central America and the go- vernment of Nicaragua, pelating to the right of possession of this place, which is the principal Atlantic seaport of Central America. Although it has gener, Ly thon recognized as belonging to Nicaragua, the Kings of the Mosquiz to Indians, residing along the coust to the north- ward, have long claimed it, without having ener- R, to attempt the enforcement of their claim. ‘he English government, however, has avowed its intention of assisting them, and has officially | informed the*goverament of Nicaragua, that it will take possession of the port on the let Jan., 1848, in the name of the Moequito King. The whole story, however, of the Mosquitoes, is a di- | plomatic ruse, assumed as a cover for the selfish | aim of the English government, which already has | @ settlement among these Indians, at Blewfield. The Mosquitoes are a small, miserable tribe, who subsist on the proceeds of turtle shell, which they sell at Blewfield. The “King,” ° a boy of fifteen, is a protegé of the English superintendent, and has received some instruction from Eoglish masters. | He is anominal sovereign, only torming a con- venient instrument for the purposes of his guar- dians. He was here about a month since, in the Alarm, English sloop of war, the Captain ot | which directed the Commandante del Puerto, to haul down the Nicaragua colors, and never to hoist them again. He is expected here again | daily, to enforce the demand of the English go- vernment on the Ist January. The annomuce- ment has created great excitement in the State, and there is much talk of resistance; but itis more likely to end in talk then smoke. There ig neither the physique nor the morale here to de- fend the place, and the government officers tell me they will probably retire up the river, and station the custom house on, or at, San Carlos, at the outlet of Lake Nicaragua. The resuit of thischange cannot yet be foretold; but many believe it will be advantageous to the prosperity of the country. There can be little donbt that the English will be gainers. A large quantity of coflee is exported to England irom the State of Costa Ricu, south ot Nicaragua. This at present finds exit entirely LRA Te- nas on the Pacific coast, as the Nicaragua go- vernment refuses to allow it to come to this port. Thus six months are consamed by the voy- age around Cape Horn, whereas 40 days would suffice from this port. 80,000 quintals of coffee were exported last year trom Punta Arenas te Europe, at an expense of £5 per ton, while the charge from St. John’s would not exceed thirty- five shillings. It willthus be seen, that by open- i | iz this port to Costa Rica, a great eaving would erue to English merchants, in this single arti- cle. The principal exports from this country are dye woods, hides, indigo, and turtle shell. ‘The pglioh Weet India steamers arrive here én the 23d of each month, from Jamaica, via Chagres, and take all the indigo ey cam obtain, “* Thames,” a splendid vessel o few days since; and th The of 1800 tons, lefta cold favorite of New Yorkers, the ** Great Western,” is expected next menth. x The inhabitants here think that two motives fe the English in establishing themselves ere. ion bbe og must, one day, eay they, unite the Pacific and At- Jemtic. . It seems hardly probable thot such a work will be effected until ‘* Whitney’s ruttroad” shall have become an old dividend paying stock, for the soil on the the banks of the St. Johns 1s of such a nature, and the rains and freshets go | heavy, that new obstructions would mee | impede navigation, coald the pi oqent be reipere 6 | | Tim & Son will sett | aud acall Bannsuanxr vs. Hunxer—Hunxge vs Barn- uurneR—The barnburners and the old hunkers ef the democracy of New York, have each got an organ in New York, and we may look for an amusing and entertaining contest between them, to last till after the nomination of the Baltimore convention. . “When rogues fall out,” it is said, “honest people get their due; and it is to be hoped that such will be the result of the present squabble among the democrats of this State. One thing is very probable, and that is, that the democratic vote of New York will probably be lost to the nominee of the Baltimore convention, and the State may be counted upon as whig in the pre- presidential election, unless chloroform prevents it. Brandreth’s pills have had no effect thus far. Tue Ber on tug Cincutation.—The bet on the respective aggregate circulation of the Herald and Tribune will be decided, probably, to-day, and will be published in each of the two papers to-morrow. The two orphun asylums may pre- pare to open their laps for a hundred dollars each. Very nice thing in such weather. Theatrical and Musical. Pan Turatne ~The house last night was well filled, and as the performances of the circus company clese with this evening, we presume there will be also acrowd. ed house at both the afternoon and evening exhibition which is given this day. Sands, Lent & Co, have no rea- son to complain of want of patronage from the New York public; their cirous company is decidedly the best in the country, an wherever they go they will be sure of obtaining favor of all who witness their beautiful erformanses. Wecommend them to the Bostonians, ia whose city they ure about to exhibit. The afternoon Performance to-day will be one of the best of the season , and families who have not yet even them, ought to avail thewmrelves of this, the last opportunity. The evening’s performat is for the benefit of the employées, door- beepers, ke., attached to the company. They havesbown every attention and civility to the viriters at the Park during the past two moaths, and deserver good benefit. The bill is alee a highly attractive ono ‘e.—Shakepeare’s splendid histori- the Eighth,”was again performed last evening at the Bowery, and we question if it hes ever been more perfectly put on the stage than it has been at thishouse, Mra, Shaw,as Queen Katherine, is truly great. In the scene of her citation before the Court of England, she was peculiarly impressive; and her dia- logue with tho wiley and astute old Wolsey (who, by the by, was enacted most admirably by Barry), was thrilling. Her indignant refusal to be judged by him she deemed her bitterest and most dangerous foe, the ent of her resolution to appeal to the Pepe, to King Henry, and her final refusal to ap: eof their courts,” altogether formed mation that we Shak. ar’s lofty langua, well interpreted by Mrs Shaw, an ok om thin. ctiar and we look on this cha- racter of Queen Katharin one of her best. Marshail, as Henr; ) played hii ne well, as he does every- thing ; be 's yet destined to become a prominent man in the histrionic profession. As regards the stege uppoint- ments, we need only say that they were in the Bowery Theatre’s best style; the most rigid adherence to the costume of the period at which the events in the lay took place was observe}, and ths various processions scenes in the course of the piece, strictly acco to historical facts. Notwit! standing the disazres weather out of doors, the house was well fi'lt ty boxes contained numbers of ladies and famili The Piece is to be repeated this evening, with the same cast, and Mrs. Shaw will also sppear in the character of Constance, im the ‘Love Chase,’ which will bo the after- Piece. The evening’s entertainments being for her bs- nefit, and the bill being so attractive, will, doubtless, draw a fall house, CuatHam Tueatne.—There was a good house at this theatre last night, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The comedy of the Heir at Law,” and the drama of the ‘ Whistler,” were both repeated, and well received. The bill for to-night offers a novel at traction. Signor Canito} will make his first appearance in bis wonderful feats of strength and posturing. The drama of “Pedro the Cruel’’ will be omered, ie which $hat favorite, Mr. Winans, will eppear as Manuel ,Fro- quillo, a ecbbler,and Mr. Branden, as Don Pedro. “Thima- bie Rig, or, where’s the Little Joker,” will also be play- ed, in which Mr. Winans will take the character of John The model artists will also appear in their beau- eau. The farce of “Jack Robinson and his will be presented, in which Mr Fletcher will @ part of Jack Robinson, and Signor Canito, that of Mushapug, his monkey. This isa fine bill, an cannot fail to fill old Chatham quite full, as a reward for the untiring exertions of her enterprising proprietor. Broapway Opgon —The many strangers who arenow filling our hotels ought not to leave town without visit- ing the Odeon. It is one of the quiet places of amuse- ment about town where an eveniog can be passed very pleasantly. The Odean Minstrels, Model Artists, Ko., torm the staple of tae evening’s exhibition. Cixcus, Bowery Amermitaratne.—The Holland Fa- mily, Young Glenroy, Mrs. Carroll, the clowns, Williams Wells. the Ethiopean Harmonisis,and all the ta- ited performers at this house, are creating quite a fu- rore at the Amphitheatre. The managers are determin- ed to Keep their promises of making this “a circus which is @ circus;” and wedo not doubt that their efforts will prove both profitable to themselves and amusing to their patrons. Wecan recommend this house nafaly to the attention of all those whoseek afew hours’ relaxation in the evening, after the business of the day is over. Banvanv’s Panorama —This great work meets with immense patronage. Hundreds go to see it, and are 80 delighted that they return again and again to gaze om the exceedingly natural representation of the soen: ry, pres! i en Fens leroy 3 Rao Banvard, in the ex- cu ipendous work, has certainly shown that ‘some things can be done as well as others? Cunisty’s Mixstners.—The songs of these Ve ous dsrkies have become so poy malar that po byaty ach ing off with great rapidit; various musie we recommend the pure all to go end hear sh, minstrels, and thu ides the music they will have s Practical lesson in the singing of it. To sey they are & flod band of singers, is inadequate praie;.they are un- rivailed in their line. As usual, they have crowded houses every evening. Parmo’s Orana Hoven —The management of this house uses every endeavor to render it a pleasant re and in the productionof tableaux vivante,strict attention S paid to modesty, that none need fear thet any thing loulated to ehock the feelings of the mort delicate, will be exhibited. There exhibitions of model artists, when kept within proper bounds, are beautiful things, Mr Matonr Raymonn’s musical entertainment, “An Mour in ireland,” which gave eneh great satisfaction last Monday evening, will be repeated (that is to say, with a varied programme), this evening. ‘The very amusin, and interesting character of this performance, assiste as Mr.M.R. js by his talented family, will well repays visit to hear it, The pleasing manner in which the various songs are introduced, ihe accuracy and brillianoy of their executioi jd the raciness of the anecdote and reminiscence introduced by the speaker, form a most original entertainment, and one whieh it seems to us must become highly popular. Tue Hewtann Prorective Seciety’s Conorat to- morrow evening at the ‘T'abernacie will be a grand affair. Signora Pioo, that old favourite of the publi De Begnis, Mi rs. Miss Brienti, Mrs. Jameson, an: Mies Kirkham, all take prominent parts, and many de- lightfal pieces from the works of Adam, Paein!, Bellini, Rosrini, Auber. Hay: Donisetti, and others, will bs ollanders and descendants of Hollanders jo-morrow evening, and by visiting the dd each their mite to the charity fund of jociety, as that isthe object of the concert. Grand Gene- jay, Febra Taylor ary 230, (anni id on apylication to any of the commit Sal 1 Broxdway; 2d Waid He Walker street; Gi Ya A re Great Land & ee Diamond Pointed Gold Pens, of every quality, riecs, both wholesale and retail, by B. B. atree: ne are warrante iD superior ti in the id d Pens, at $1, $125, an sume pent wold elvewbore ay'$i a0 and $2. Gold exchanged Gold Pens—Price Reduced 95 per ecnt — rs, Beers & Clark, 25 John street, attention of ail purchasers in the: ompr » Theii te iJ i ed: and the peteen are warranted to be lower than the {any other establishment in the city, repaired, Gold Peas xchanged, or re-pointed. 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