The New York Herald Newspaper, March 9, 1848, Page 2

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MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cxris- re [emrtastenEemoms Suveine—Buaiesque Dano CONVENTION HALL, Wooster street, between Hous- Es Sides —SasLe Baotuess, Eruiorian Sinai Lavine, ke. ke. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, acar Houstoz st —Baw varn’s PanosaMa oF THE Mississirri. ALHAMBRA, Broadway, near Prisce—Vinoimia Han- Moniste—Faxin of Ava, ke. Pt OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—Mopxt. BROADWAY ODEON, Broadway.—Mopau Anrists. CONCERT ROOM, BROADWAY.—Mopet Artists. SS New York, Thursday, March 0, 1848, Circulation of the Herald. Daily Herald, yesterday, March 8.........18 840 copies Average of Duily, Sunday, Weekly, ke... 46200 Agerogate iesue of sheets last week. .... 143452 4 Agaregate iveue of sheets week befor... 135576“ Publication commenced yesterday at 5m. before 4 o’olk. «finished at | News by the Telegraph. Our despatches from Washington inform us that the Executive session of the Senate rose at eight o’clock last evening, without the final vote upon the treaty being taken. The question may | be decided to-day. The pervading desire for peace, or rather the wish to avoid the direct responsibility of continuing the war, has sub- | dued much of the hostility lately existing against the treaty, and it will doubtlees be confirmed, in its modified form, by a triumphant majerity. The five million loan has been taken, princi- pally by Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs, the govern- ment brokers, at one per cent and twenty-six hundredths. The bids amounted to seventeen millions. This affords a gratifying indication of the good credit of the government, and of its power to raise the “sinews of war,” to almost | any extent, and that, too, from among our own citizens. Congress was engaged in the transaction ef its ordinary amount of business. In the Senate, a rather curious petition, considering the quarter from which it sprung, was presented by Mr. Websier. It was from citizens of Virginia, and prayed that the proceeds of the sales of the public lands should be devoted to the extinguishment of slavery in the Southern States. The House passed the bill supplying deficiencies in the ap. propriations, by a decided vote. ss The legislative summary, markets, &c., &c., will be found under the proper head. The Trist Treaty. The revelations coming out every day, in rete- renceto the proposed treaty with Mexico, now before the Senate, are very remarkable and curious, and certainly lead every reasonable | person to believe that such a treaty could ne- | ver be sanctioned or confirmed by an Ameri- | can Senate, ifit possessed any adequate moral | courage to meet it. According to certain accounts, Mr. Webster and Mr. Benton, the two great leaders of the whig and democratic parties in the Senate, each | with a tail of eight or nine joints, called also members, partaking respectively of the same opinions, are opposed to the confirmation of this treaty, with all its monstrous and unheard of provisions and purposes. In fact, we doubt whether the treaty can be confirmed at all, unless it be so modified and changed as to endanger its reception and confirmation by Mexioo. But it is of no use to trouble ourselves about Mexico, either in war or diplomacy. To make Mexico keep the peace, it is necessary either to lick her orto pay her. So long as there is achance of the United States government throwing away twenty millions upon any government of Mexi- co which will agree to make a treaty with us, we doubt not we shall enjoy peace and quietness from that quarter as long as the payments con- tinue to be made. Let the payment of the in- stalments be prolonged for a year or two, and Mexico, or any government in Mexico, will re- Mun at peace so long as they have money to receive. There is nothing like licking or pay- ing them, to make them keep a peace. As regards the treaty itself, itis amonster and an abomination, from beginning to end, and ma- ny of its provisions are altogether iutolerable, and impossible to beaccepted. Yet there isno moral courage, as it appears, in either of the two parties, or in the Executive, to reject this treaty— to throw it out of the Senate—or to take the re- sponsibility of ite rejection. An attempt to patch up any thing out of it, or probably to send commiseioners to Mexico, will merely bea waste | of more time, more money, and more absurdity, upon that ridiculous people. Yet it will proba- bly be done, and then each faction—whig and de- mocratic—will charge each other with the wrong and folly. Really, really, the position assumed by Mr. Webster and some of the whige, looks as if they were changing sides with Mr. Polk and his cabi- net on this sel{-seme Mexican war—as if they wanted the war to continue; while Mr. Polk wished to close it—as if they looked to absorp tion of the whole, and not a part CirevLarion or Newsrarers.—Some of the country journals have taken a leaf from us, in the | way of presenting before the public the cireula- tion of their newspapers. Two of the Albany journals talk a little in this way—the Evening Journal and Knickerbocker. The Evening Jour- nal, couducted by Waurlow Weed, pretends that it has an immense oircalation in the State of New York, and even attempts to give figures. These pretensions, however, sink into farce before the well established fact, authenticated by the so- lemnity of an oath, that the Mnickerbocker, of that city, a journal making no such boast, has the post office advertising. Indeed, the Albaoy Knickerbocker, it © ‘ew important alterations were mage in itv maoagement, and a little more attention paid to the matter in its columns, would soon have an influence, 48 it has » circulation, in Albany, far beyond that misera' conducted and | malevolent sheet called the ng Journal. Destarcars ror Yvoaran.—Captain 8. A Wait, of the brig Mary Ann, leaves this morn ing, im his vessel for Sisal, Yucatan. Captain W_ has been appointed bearer of despatches from Washington to the Government of Yucat mited States | include the postage | continent to the latest mo- | | nearly sixty towns and villages have been laid or will finda a in to-morrow’s Herald, Dress.curvn ConDu6t OF ah ALDERMAUSFv. wera or Joun Quincy Apaus.—We made ex- yensive arringements to give a full and accurate report of the imposing ceremonies attending the funeral procession of the Hon. John Quincy Adams, yesterday, in this eity, from beginning to end—and in accordance therewith, stationed | one of our reporters in the City Hall, for the purpose of reporting the concluding portion of the melancholy pageant, with the prayer and benediction. After the corpse of the illustrious | deceased arrived in the City Hall, our reporter applied for admittance into the Governor's room, where the religious services were to be performed; but he was politely but sternly re- | fused admittance by the officer in attend- lance. After presenting the ticket which he was favored with, in the early part of the | day, by Alderman Kelly, and representing | himself as a member of the press, the officer | informed him that, in refusing him admittance, | he was only fulfilling the directions given him | by the chairman of the committee of arrange- ments, and those directions were, that none | except the committee, &c.—not eventhe mem- | bers of the press—were to be admitted. Now, we suppose the public would really like to know | who the chairman of the committee of arrange- ments is, that made this impudent rule; and accordingly, we learn that his veritable name is | Alderman Maynard. In giving an account of this procession, we did it for’the public at large—for the people of the | United States; and it is really too bad, that in | consequence of the ignorance and stupidity of a contemptible politician, who per sought to make capital by his officiousness in the funeral ceremonies of a great man, that the people are deprived of an account of the last ceremonies of this mournful occasion. The press could, if it desired, crush this man, whoever he is, as the pedestrian crushes the worm which he inadver- tently treads upon in his path. Remember, that the chairman of the committee of arrangements, who gave such direction, was named Alderman May nard—nothing but Maynard. | | Mission To Rome —It is a singular coinci- dence, that at one and the same moment, the American Congress and the English Parliament are deliberating upon the propriety of a mission to Rome, and of sending a minister to the Pope. In England, diplomatic relations between that country and Rome, were severed by the Refor- mation, and have not been renewed, or attempt- ed to be renewed, until recently. It appears that the informal mission of Lord Minto has not been without its effects. The rescript of the “‘Propa- ganda,” sent to restrain the political violence of | the Irish priesthood, is attributed to the negotia- | tion of Lord Minto with his Holiness. The Bri- tish government also supports the reform tenden- cies of Rome, and other liberal governments and sovereigns of Italy. | In the United States Congress, a similar oppo- sition has been given to the proposed mission as in the British Parliament, springing out of an attempt to revive the fanaticism of the 16th centu- ry, and to make it palatable to the liberal opinions of the 19h. We trust the attempt will fail in both bodies. We hope our Congress will act as be- comes men and Americans—members of a great republic—and will institute a mission to the Pope, without reference to religious feelings or pre- | judices of any kind. There are in this country almost a million and a half of Catholics, guided and directed by nearly one thousand bishops and priests; and we venture to say, with few excep- tions, (and those principally in our neighborhood and in this part of the country,) that the Catholic clergy and laity of the United States con- stitute one of the most loyal, true and steady | portions of the friends of the institutions and | constjtation of the country. A minister from the Ubited States republic to the Vatican should | be instituted at once, and would produce its na- | tural effeets, which would be beneficial to the | liveral progress of the age. | ApprTIonaL From Yucatan.—By the arrival of the bark Wave, Captain Fe nsley from Sisal, we are in receipt of Merida papersto the 15th ult. This is not so late as has been received via New Orleans; but all the previous accounts of the atrocities now being committed by the Indians in Yucatan are fully confirmed. The state of Yucatan 13, indeed, in a most dreadful condition; nearly one-third of the cul- tivated portions of its territory has been over- run and destroyed by the Indians; altogether | waste. These incursions of the Indians are conducted in the most cruel manner—they spare neither age nor sex; all the white males are im- mediately despatched, and the most revoiting cruelties practised onthe females. They raze to the ground every place they take, not leaving one stone upon another—even killing the do- mestic animals. The arrival of the Spanish brig of war at Sisal, in the beginning of Februry, with arms and ammunition from the Spanish government, will, doubtless, be of some assistance to the Yu- eateaos. The Governor of the State, Don Santiago Mendez, issued an urgent proclamation on the 10ch ult., calling on the inhabitants, both young and old, to endeavor to use every possible means | to put these most remorseless and savage Indians down. | | We sincerely trust that the late appeal to th | | American government for eid and assistance, will not pass unheeded; for if ever country stood ia the utmost need of help and aesistance | from her more powerful neighbors, most cer- tainly Yucatan does at this present moment. INSUBORDINATION OF THE CooLIEs—INTELLI- GENCE PROM THE Baitish West Inprxs.—The West Indian, to the 3lst January, published at Barbadoes, has been received. The reduced rates of labor, adopted a few months since through some of the West India | Islands, appear to have met with little or no ap- probation. The greatest discontent prevails, and ia many plantations scenes of outrage have been perpetrated. At Grenada, and at Demerare, ko ao have not only struck work, but have pr&teeded to acts of insubordination and vio- lence which were deemed sufficient to warrant theaid of military. At Georgetown, on the 2st, considerable excitement prevailed. Several acts of incendiarism had been perpetrated, and a pro- clamation had been published by the Governor, offering a reward for the conviction of the guilty parties, and counselling the laborers to be order- ly, and contented with the proposed reduction of their wages. The West Indian of the 13th of January says: “We look to the approaching meeting of the Assembly with considerable auxiety, which is participated, we be- lieve, by almost ber of the commuvity, in e@rery rank of ie cumstances in which the island, in common with the sister colonies, in placed— the paral: of industry—the refusal of the bank to dis- count —the inability of the planters to obtain rpecie to culiivate their estates—and the stagnation of trade, ren- der th meeting of the Legislature, at this juncture, moet important.’ Very Late rrom Montetipeo.—We ere in- |debied to Capt. Norville, of the bark R. H. Douglass, for tiles of the “Commercio del Plata’’ | aud ‘* El Conservador,” to the 19:h of January. | The lateness of the hour at which we received these papers, prevented us from examining their columns, but we will make translations of the most important parts of them, at the earliest mo- ment, and make our readers acquainted with their contents. InreLiigence Crowpep Ovt.—In consequence | of the greet interest attached to the local events | of the past few days, a large quantity of very valuable intelligence by the mails, and from TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, “SS The Treaty with Mexico. DESPATCH NO. I. ‘Wasutneron, March 8—1 P. M. The Senate is in Executive Session on the treaty. Before closing the doors, a very large quorum of Senators were present, and several were talking with Mr. Webster. choly; Mr. Webster gloomy and dark; Gen treaty. hour at night. The ola whigs, such as Clayton and Mangum, matter as faithfully as an echo. at the capitol, awaiting the great issue. Mr. Dickinson will go for the treaty, if we are not mistaken. Mr. Dix is, of course, for it. The Wilmot proviso will be ruled inadmissi- ble. 8680 is talked of west of the Rio Grande, More anon. w. DESPATCH NO. II. Wasuineton, March 8, 1848—4} P. M. There is an understending that the Senate will not adjourn until they have voted on the treaty. I do not know to what hour to-night they may prolong their sitting. N, DESPATCH NO III. Wasuineton, March 8, 5 o’clock, P. M. The Senate flag is flying in a high wind—the treaty is hanging, like Mahomet’s coffin, by an invisible power. There will be al: ession to- night—probably as late as twelve o’clock. To finish the work, another day may be required ; but it is expected the job will be concluded to- day. Religious privileges and monopolies, the boundary, slavery, British interest, British agencies, and the bastard character of the treaty, are the obstacles discussed; but the great and paramount object of peace overrides them all. wa DESPATCH NO. Iv. Wasuineton, March 8—9 P. M. The Senate concluded their secret session at 8 o'clock, and immediately adjourned. The final vote on the treaty had not been taken up to that hour, nor had any material change occurred since the day before. The discussion was ani- mated on both sides. The Five Million Loan Taken Wasuine ton, March 8-6 P. M. The five million loan has been taken. Over four millions of it were taken by Messrs. Cor- coran & Riggs, at one per cent and twenty-six hundredths. The balance was taken at rates varying from one and three-eighths to two per cent. The whole amount of bids was seventeen millions. From the South. Avcusta, Ga., March 8, 1848. The overland express has arrived at this place from New Orleans, with papersto the 2nd inst. They contain no news. Dreadful Accident at Baltimore. ; Battimorr, March 8—5 P. M. A dreadful accident occurred here this after- noon. A brick wall on South Charles street feil with a loud crash, burying four unfortunate laborers and a horse in the ruins. All were dreadfully mangled, their limbs broken, and their flesh bruised. They were ex- tricated as soon as possible. Their groans were most painful. The names of three of them are Henry Develin, Patrick Quin and John Dono- han The name of the otheris unknown. Two of them can scarcely survive; the others will, perhaps, recover, but must always bear the tokens of serious injuries. Naval Affairs._Sailing of Commissioner Davis. Bavtrmore, March 8—8 P. M. The frigate Columbus lies in Hampton Roads, waiting for the tide, in order to sail. The Plymouth sailed this morning from Nor- folk for China, having on board Mr. Commis- sioner Davis end suite. The Wea‘her. Axzany, March 8, 184% We are now in the enjoyment of lovely, mild spring weather; and we expect, ina short time, ‘should the sun continue in his pre- sent melting mood, to cast off the hoary habili- ments of Jack Frost, and dash out anew in all the variegated attire of gaudy youth. Truly, the past has been a mild winter. THIRTIEKTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ‘Wasninaron, March 8, 1848, Senate. The Vice President took his'seat at the usual hour, end called the Senate to order, when prayer was offered up by the chaplain. COMMERCIAL INTEROOURSE. Mr. Sevier presented a memorial, geographical and commercial, on the present state of the commerce of Liberia, Manchurin, and of the Asiatic islands in the Northern Pacific, showing that an important opening existed for extending the commercial intercourse of the United States in that quarter of the world. The memo- riel was prepared by Aaron Palmer, a gentleman well known to the commercial world, and distinguished for his travels and observations in distant countries. It was duly received, referred, and ordered to be printed. REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS, Mr. Tunxey,of Tennensee, offered a resolution, which was adopted, that fifteen hundred extra copies of the report of the Commissioner of Patents be printed for the useof the Patent Office. A LOCAL MATTER, Mr. Camenon, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill to provide for # free communication across the eastern branch of the Potomac, in the District of Columbia. DUTIEG OF THK U. 8. COURT, On motion of Mr. Downs, of Louisiana, the House bill relative to the assignment of the duties of the Uni- ted States Court, was taken up and referred to the Com- mittee on the Judiciary. FRTITIONS AND MEMORIALS. Sundry petitions and jorials were presented and referred. PUBLIC LANDS AND SOUTHERN SLAVERY, Mr. Wensren prosented a petition from certain eiti- zona ef Virginia, praying Congress to pass a law setting apart the proceeds of the public lands, to be employed im. the abolition of slavery. The plan propored by the pe- titioners was that the money sbould be devoted to the purchase and manumission of !ufant female tlaves. Mr. Mason, of Va, raised the question of recept fon. laid on the table. A NAVY TARD ON THE GULF OP MEXICO, Mr. Jervenson Davis rubmitted a resolution for the consideration of the Senate, directing the Comr tittee on Naval Affaire to inquire into the expediency of estab- Mebing ® navy yard on Ship Island, in the Guif of Mex- {00, off the coast of Mississipp!. Adopted, A NRW CUSTOM MOUSE. Mr. Jerrenson Davis also introduced a resolution in- airucting the Committee on Commerce to inquire .and report to the Senate as to the expediency of establishing & custom house at Baloxi, in Mississippi, and of erecti og & light house om Ship Island, a6 well as another at M ir- siesippi City. Adopted. abroad, hes been crowded out. Some of it, we } POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS. Among other petitions presented, was one by Mr. The Chairman on Foreign Relations had a tri- umphant look upon him, as if the case were settled ; Mr. Clayton looked somewhat melan- Houston absent—even his Mexican blanket was not in his chair this morning; Mr. Allen ap- peared to be savage. Mr. Hannegan will go the We expect the case to be closed to-day; per- haps within a few hours; perhaps not till a late are indignant at the course of Mr. Gales in co- ercing them, by means of extracts from the pub- lie preas, to the support of the treaty; and the ra- dical democrats are equally displeased with Father Ritchie, for presuming to whip them in; but there is no help for them; they must go it; orhazard the chances of re-opening the war— there isthe rub. The President has the case in his command, and Father Ritchie speaks in this The day is delicious, and a host of visiters are Finally, the motion that the petition be receiv od wav | Atsussos, of bilesourt, for s sbange of postage on cer- tain newspaper. BXRCUTIVE EEIEI0N. On motion of Mr. Szvrea, the the Senate then went into Executive Session, and the doors were closed. House of Representatives. ‘The House assembled at the usual hour, when, after prayer had been offered up by the chepiain, and the Journal read and approped. PRINTING [HOWISON’S REPORT ON THE PRODUCTIONS OF ongaon The Hon, Haamon 8. Conogn, of New York, sub- mitted a resolulion, which was adopted, to print fifteen ‘thousand copies of Neal M. Howison’s work on the soil’ + | olimate, productions, ko. of Oregon. TREATIES OF RECIPROCITY, Hon, Faro: xP, Stanton, of Tennessee, submitted aresolution, which was adopted, calling for the corres- pondence between the Secretary of State and Great Britain, relative to treaties of reciprocity, &0, REFORTS OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION, Mr. Henry, of Indiana, offered » resolution, which ‘was adopted, to print five thousand extra copies of the reports of Commerce aud Navigation, An amend- ment was moved to make it ten thousand, which was adopted. AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. The Hon. H. Wuitr, of New York, submitted a reso- lution inquiring into the expediency of printing forty thousand extra copies of the agricultural reports made by the Commissioner of Patents, which was debated by several members, amended and sdepted. ‘THE DEFICIENCY BILL The Srzaxen announced the order of the day, which ‘was Mr. C. J, Ingersoll’s motion to reconsider the vote of yesterday, on the amendment to the Deficiency Bill, striking out the appropriations for new missions, which ‘was lost yesterday, and whioh Mr. I. wished to have re- considered, in order to obtain the opportunity of speak- ing upon the question. Mr. Inoxnsoux then proceeded to speak upon the sub. ject and defined his own position with agreat deal of earnestness. The principal point in his speech, was @ reply to the argument of Mr. Levin of Pennsylvania, Upon the same subject. Mr. I. held opinions totally contrary to those advocated with #0 much zeal by that gentleman, and could not allow the occasion to pass without an expression of them. He believed that the views of Mr. L. were narrow, both in relation to the policy which we ought to pursue at home, toward the subjects of foreign governments seeking an asylum and rT home among us, as well as abroad, toward those govern- ments themselves. America must not be limited by any such unworthy notions, but must extend her arms in the spirit of true democracy, to embrace the children of all the families of man. Mr. I. was throughout forcible, and often eloquent, and held the House in close attention. He was interrupted by Mr. Mactay,of New York, who on leave proposed to him some questions. Mr. Levin followed in an earnest and eloquent re_ jJoinder. Mr. Joun Dicxey, of Pennsylvania, fellowed in » speech against the embassy to the Court of Rome, or to Bolivia, Equador, &o, Our commercial interests did not Tequiee an embassy, with its expensive outfits, ko. If it did, he preferred a full embassy, and no chargeship merely; but he was for cutting them all off, and saving money te the Treasury, which course would result in ‘benefit to the country. Mr. Cmanczs Baown,of Pennsylvania, followedin some pertinent remarks, He was opposed in toto to the in- troduction of religion and religious prejudices upon that floor. Between religion and politics there should exist a wall of separation which should never allow the sacred Subjects of the one to be degraded and perverted in the arena of the other. He also replied to the arguments of ef Mr. Levin, and handled them with considerable se- verity. ‘The House then proceeded to take the yeas and rays ou the motion to reconsider, which was negatived. The bill was then passed, by yeas 187 to 15 nays. RELIEF OF CAPTURED VOLUNTEERS IN MEXICO. Mr. Jounson, of Arkansas, submitted a resolution Proposing inquiry into the expediency of a law for the protection and relief of captured volunteers serving in the war against Mexico. On motion, the House adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Ausany Maroh 8, 1848, Senate. BENEVOLENT AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES. Mr. Hawzev reported « complete bill for the Incorpo- ration of benevolent and religious societies—a majority report, EMIGRANTS. «! The Senate, in committee, took up the bill relative to emigrants. The bill wassent to a third reading. CHATTEL MORTOAGES, A Dill relating to chattel mortgages in the city of New York, was also sent to a third reading. REGULATION OF COUNTY AND STATE PRISONS. A bill for the better regulation of County and State Prisons was disposed of in the same way as the two pre- ooding bills. ARAKST OF FUGITIVES. The bill prohibiting the arrest of fugitives was debated at len sth in committee. A motion to strike out the enacting clause was rejected. The bill then passed toa third reading. And the Senate adjourned. Assembly. PLANK ROADS. Mr. Paay reported a bill against the petitions for the repeal of the plank road act. MADISON UNIVERSITY. Mr. Paurn reported a compromise bill in relation to the Madison University. This bill authorizes its remo- val, unless the friends of the present location, before the mext meeting of the trustees, endow it to the extent of $50,000. COUNTY TREASURER. A bill to provide for the elvction of county treasurer” and to fix the term of office, was read and passed. SEDUCTION AND ABDUCTION. The bills to punish sedustion and abduction as crimes, ‘was passed to a third reading. Adjourned. N. B. Several privace claim bills were passed in com- mittee after the closing of my despatch yesterday. New Orxsans, Merch 2.—Cotton was in active de- mand, and prices frm, but no chamge. Molasses—-No chafige. Flour wes in limited demand, and prices firm, with nochange. Freights—A British ship was taken for Liverpool at former rates. Ba.timone, March 8, 1848. —Flour—A good demand, with sales of 100.) bbis Howard street, at $5 81% a $5 8736 ‘Wheat—Sales of 2000 bushels were made, family white at $1 30 a $1 35, Corn—Sales of 3000 bushels at 430 6 600. Provisiolas—Pork was firm, with an upwerd ten- dency in prigss. Whiskey—No transactions worth re- ing. Boston, March 8.—Flour—The sales foot up about 600 barrels, ‘Including good brande Michigan and Ge- neses, at $6 37) a $650, the market closing firm. Corn —We note sales of 3,000 bushels at 620 a 64, the market @lostng dull, with a downward tendency. Rye— Sales of 308 bushels were made at 820. Oatse—We notice @ales of 2000 bushels at 490. Provisions con- tinued steady. Whiskey—No change. —— Tae Recent Fancy Batt.—There has been such a demand for copies of our journal contain- ing the description of the splendid fancy dress bala, given at the Astor Opera House, that we shall have to republish the account in our weeb:ly edition of Friday and Saturday, with some corrections and additions, which have been given us since its first appearance. In our description we omitted the name of one of the most skilful and elegant costumers in the towna— we mean Mr. Taylor, of 58 Prince street. If mnother fancy dress ball should be projected, we i believe Mr. Taylor’s genius in this department of the fine arts will not be overlooked. The Weekly Herald, published on Friday morning, in time for the steamer to England and the continent of Europe, will also contain a translation of our description into the French language, for citculation in Europe. This féte is acknowledged to have been the most perfect and | unique of any ever given before in New York The beauty of the ladies, the splendor and richness of the dresses, the propriety of the charectets, and the general arrangement of the whole,were most complete and most satiefactory; ao much so, that we hear calls have been made from all quarters, for a repetition of the same at a very early opportunity during the present recess of the Opera. Apropos of balls. There is a splendid ball to be given at the Broadway Theatre to-night, in hoeour of Mr. Clay, The stage has been ar- ranged, and prepa) tions made, for a brillient ftte: For particulars see the aslvertising ¢o- lumns. Gronoronm.—The use and abuse ef this powers ful anodyne is now a subject of much conversa- tion in all circles. Many view it only es an agent wherewith to neutralize the sense of pain; and never stop to ask whether it leaves any after effects, or if there is any risk run in its use. Yet the tragical results which are daily occurring from a reckless application of it, ought to create a forcible impression on the mind of any reflect- ing person, that its indiscriminate use is hazard- cus, and often attended with evil consequences, | especially in impairing the faculties of the mind. Chloroform appears to be an improved, or rather more powerful substitute for ether, whose ano- dyne quality, in its full extent, was first disco- vered by the late Dr. Welis, who was awarded a premium of 25,000 francs for the invention by the French Institute. From the investigation which was made at the time of this gentleman’s suicide, it appeared that he was constantly in the habit of resorting to the use of ether, at first, and sub- sequently chloroform, as a remedy for low spirits. It is easy to imagine that such a habit would lead to mental stupefaction, or derangement, just as much as the immoderate use of ardent spirits or opium; and as it isa law of nature, that after great excitement there is al- ways a proportionate re-action, this unfortunate custom disorganized his nervous system, and finally his mental powers. We have heard the sensation felt,while under the influence of ether, while extracting a tooth, described by a person who experienced it, as being most horrible, be- ing perfectly conscious of every thing that was going on, but unable to speak or move; and he compared the feeling which pervaded his system to that we feel when the foot is asleep, and that he experienced a sensation of exhaustion for se- veral weeks afterwards. This shows that it re- quires a sound constitution to bear up against the effects of these powerful agents, which is corroborated by the recent inquests in this city and in Cincinnati, upon cases of death by the administration of chloroform. There is no reason to doubt that this is an important discovery towards alleviating human misery in desperate surgical cases; but it should be used with extreme caution and judgment. The indiecriminate sale of this article in every drug store, like any other simple drug or medi- cine, is highly improper. We know of instances where it is largely used by persons engaged in sedentary occupations, merely for the purposes of exhiliration, without weighing the evil con- sequences of such ahabit. A popular mania for its use may be attended with the most dangerous results, and lead to the commission of number- less suicides, like the mania which existed in Paris at one time for suicides, throwing them- selves into the Seine, and the modes of suicide which, at another time, were fashionable in Lon- don, by throwing themselves from the top of the monument, and drowning inthe Serpentine. It is time that proper restrictions should be put upon the sale of this article, and that its admi- nistration should be confined solely to medical practitioners. Movements of Mr. Clay.—Interesting Visits and Receptions in the City, In accordance with the industrious habits of Mr. Clay, he rose from bis couch at half-past six o’clock, yesterday morning, after a night of welcome rest ; andat seven o'clock a barber attended him; after which he adjusted his toilette, and prepared for breakfast, which was in readiness at half-past eight o'clock. Having taken his breakfast, he retired to bis private parlor, where he re- mained until waited on at ten o’olock, by His Honor the Mayor, and a deputation from the Common Council Committee. At ten o’clock, a carrisge was brought up before the private entrance to the New York Hotel, and Mr. Clay accompanied by the gentlemen above mentioned, started: off for the purpose of making some calls. They first stopped at Julien’s Hotel, in Washington Place, where President Van Buren was waiting to receive them; after a friendly ealutation, and a little chat, they repaired tothe residence of Albert Gallatin, Esq., No. 67 Bleecker street, where were a number of ladies waiting to salute the venerable statesman. His time, cf course, being limited, his stey was short, and after the usual ceremony, and the warm congratulations ofthe ladies, he took his leave. Again taking his seat in the carriage, he was conduct- ed to the house of his old feiend, Johm Jacob Astor, in Broadway, near Prince street. Mr. Clay aud Mr. Astor have long been intimate friends, aud the meeting was most cordial. Her 0 were & bumber of ladies, who, pressing hisfand, bestowed upon him their most hearty wishes for long life aud happiness. He next paid u visit to Rutgers Institute, in Madison street, where he was addressed by the Rev. Dr. Ferris, President of the Institute, and introduced to about four hundred young ladies, who gathered around the time- worn veteran, and with their sweet smiles and warm congratulations drew from their guest a smile of pleasu- rable approbation. He was addressed, on behalf of the ladies, by Mr. West, Principal of the Institute, in a few pertinent remarks, expressive of the great pleasure which his presence had afforded them. Mr. Clay re- ied in his uswal happy style, and his wonted eloquence Bart forth, while speaking of the objects of the Insti- tute, and the happy demonstrations of its success. He was happy to be thus surrounded by such a number of the fair daughters of this great city, whose every coun- tenance beamed with iotellect, and shone out the suc- cessfol culture cf the mind. After which, he was pre- seuted with # gold medal by the young ladies, a fac sinaile of the mathematical medal, the highest honor of jo Instit One ne: mat to the house of Mr. Joseph Hoxie, in Madison street, and having been introduced to the fa- mily, and the large number of persons who had assem- “ him, he again sought a moment’s reat at bis hotel. At one o'clock Mr. Clay was sgain waited on by his Honor the Mayor, in company with Major General Gaines, who announced to him that the time for the ar- rival of the remains of the late Ex-President Adams had arrived. Mr. Clay again took bis seat in the carrisge, and with General Gaines proceeded to the Battery, to join in the general tribute of respect to the departed ‘statesman, and continued with the procession until the remains reached the ee id — Leta et fatigued, from the proceed! jay, that waiting for the ‘cloding ceremonies, he proceeded to his hotel. ‘After having rested for ahalf hour, at helf-past six o'clock, accompanied by the Mayor, and » deputation from the Common Counoil, h ge gt invitation to dine with Willis Hall, Er t his reeidenee, No. 207 West Fourteenth street, and repaired thither, where he remained until ten o’clock, when he returned to his quarters. ‘At eleven o'clock he retired, refusing to receive any more company, in constquence of being worn out by the labors ofthe day. ‘To-day Mr. Clay will sccompany the members of the Common Council on a visit to the Deaf and Dumb Asy- Jum, the lustitute for the Blind, Harlem and the Hj Bridge. Returning, st six o'clock, the company will dive at Monnot’s New York Hotel; after which he isex- peoted to attend the performance of Handie’s oratorio of “Sanson,” by the New York Music Society,at the Ta- bernnele; Abd the great Clay ball at the Broadway The- atre. -morrow, ‘com eleven till one o’clook, he will receive the citizens in tie Governor’s room in the City Hall ———$$$— Clese Inte: lgen: ‘Tae Weatnen.— Yesterdsy was another most ful day. It was a spring day indeed; alth was cold and blustering at his beginning, he down, and again pleasant weather prevails for the latter part of the was from the west, foud to bide its beauty. At tight the wis "coengra to the south and seemed obill night the w! ‘sins a hesiness hanging around the western bori- son. Tux Ruse Pavament.—The decided advantage of this verment was clearly shown yesterday, While poy vot Broadwa\ paved with the ordinary stone was covered several inches with mud, that part between Chambers and Reade streets was dry and clean, as also that in front of the New York Hotel. There have fre- quently been objections made to the Russ pavemont, in @onrequence of its being almost impossible to remove it | for the purpose of Iaying gas or water pipes. That dif- floulty f hay th 7 removed, by an experiment made last week, in that part in front of the New York Hotel. ‘Two sections of that pavement were taken up and water ipes laid, after which the stones were replaced as firm- i ‘an before. ‘This supposed difficulty having been sur- mounted, there is now no reason why it should not be adopted, at least iu all the most pablie thoroughfares ot the city; which at this time are but a mass of mud The streets are now cleaned, or attempted to be cleaned, for it is only .m attempt, at a coss of $160 000 per year, after which expsuditure they are but little better than before. From the appearance of the Russ pavement yesterday, in ite superiority for cleanli- ness, there would certainly ben saving of an huudred thousand dollars per annum to the city by its adoption. The city fathers are now contemplating retrenchment and reform in the expenses of the oity, and t would save more money then any other almont entirely unthought of. Come, fathe the city streets without mud, at a less cleaning, and that will show a wisdom whic! porresned by the ruisre of this great metrop Fine —A fire broke ont on Tussdn: it inthe mee the house at the corner of Manhattan and Second ) the lower part ef which was oocupied a6 @ shoe store. It was put out with trifling demage. aay palsies Anoruan —A fire broke out, also, about three o . yesterday morning, in the basement of store 277 eo atreet, occupied as an India rubber factory ; which alao put out with trifling damage. om ‘Theatrical and Musical. , Pank ‘l'msarne,—Last eveniag Shakepeare’s thrilling tragedy of “ King Lear’’ was performed, for the benefit of Mr. Booth. In fact, in the whole round of plays writ- ten by the immortal bard, there is not one possessing 60 much dramatic skill—every character is naturally and or drawn, and gives to the part of Lear, the Principal, a sublime effect. Mr. Booth every soen: ‘evidence of his great a thapeyyerd gedian of class, in his correct reading and pet gesticulation gratitade woun “ Blurts upon thee! The untented woundings of a father’s curse Piece every sense about thee,” ko , drew forth the reiterated cheers of the audience. fine, Booth is P meng master of bis art, and has fe any,equals. Edgar, the assumed idiot, by Dyott, ly performance. The day is not far distant w this gentleman will do honor to the first walks of the drama. The Earl of Kent. Py. Barry, was excellent, Mra. Jones persovated the affsctionate daughter, Corde- lia, with much oleverness. In fine, all the characters were well cast and ably sustained. The “ or of Garratt,” concluded the performance, and the audience seemed quite pleased This evening, Mr Booth appears for the last time, in Maturin’s tragedy of “ Bertram, or the Castle of St. Aldebrand,”’ which Will be followed b the burlerque, entitled Metamora.” The old Park (4 looking up, and if spirit and energy be brought to bear, pd peleoting novelty, it will long continue to be well pa- mized. Bowery Turatre.—Last evening, the sterling and popular comedy of the “Rent Day,” was-produced at this prosperous theatre, the orst of the leading parts be- ing—that of Martin Heywood, by Mr. Marshall; Silver Jack, by Stevens; Crumbs, by Bellamy; Rachel Hey- wood, by Mrs. Phillips; and the other characters were judiciously distributed among thia talented company, the entire performance being well ‘ustainte, and ie wes well received by the audience. This play was succeeded by the Mighly Interesting and exolting nautical drama of “Captain Kid,” or the * Witch of Hell Gate.” part of Kid, by Marehall, was full of spirit and en " and Jordan was excellent as Horsebean Hemlock, a live Yankee. T! formance concluded with the inter- ak tom Charlotte Temple,”’ the part of Char- lotte being takem by Mrs. Epi lee Mrs Temple, by Mrs. Stiokney ; and Mr. Temple, by Bellamy, with their usual style of excellence. A highly attractive bill is offered for to-morrow evening, when the g spectacle of the ‘ Battle of Mexico’ will which has a In his soene with Goneril, where ‘hes him to the very soul, the sentence Cuarmam Tueatae.—There was an exoellent house. at this place of amusement last evening, to witness Mr. Adame’s personation of Virginius, in the tragedy of that name, and it is almost needless to say, it was ably sus- tained; as were also the characters of Appius Claudius, Toilius; and theugh last, not least, Virginia, by Mrs. ‘Wilkinson, who'ls clever in every part she undertakes. The sailor’s hornpipe, by Miss Deloraine, was neatly ex- eouted, and the comic song by Winans, as usual, met with unanimous cheers. The concluding » Grist to;the Mill,’ was also well received This evening, Mr. Adams will appear in the beautifully drawn character of the Stranger. This theatre, under the management of its present indefatigable prop: is doing well, as must be the case with managers who use their endeavors to suit the tuste and feelings of the age, in the produc- tion of legitimate pieces, And attractive sterling actors. The house has been much improved, and the comfort of its patrons consulted, and hence arises its present suo- cess. We say, go ahead and prosper. Cincus, Bowery AmruitHsatax.—The good folks who visit this house can never complain ithat they do not it their money’s worth, as the management certainly jo present the most varied and otive: bills of me. The performers all do their “part fally, Tho jouse is well arranged for the convenience of visiters; nore is no tedious delay between the acts, but every= ing slips off as on ap any one could desire. The various scenes, pantomimes, &o , are all of the firat class; nothieg low or vulgar is admitted into the ects of the amphitheatre. We are glad is well patronised and that all concerned are earning # fair remuneration for their exertions. To-night a fine bill {s to be presented, and we heartily recommend the establishment to the sttention of the public, To night Mr. J, Sweet takes his benefit. Cunisty’s Minsrners —The Ethiopien melodies of the day bave really taken # high stand in the musical world. When first they were introduced the Brot teequeness of the singer’s actions, the broad humor o! the words, and the novelty of the whole performance, gave them much popularity; now, however, all that is changed, and the Ethiopian songs, especially such as sung by Christy’s troupe, are refined in lenguage, and in some instances even pathetic; the song of “ C: back to Old Virginia,” ror instance, is truly a piece of music ; so it is with many other of th and in those in which mirth predominates, the ways of the most refined nature. ‘inging and dancing of this ban ise excellént, and in fact they are in every respect, irst-rate company. They perform, as usual, every evening at Me » Hall, Sante Brotnenrs.—This band of minstrels bid fair to become very eminent in their line; they have the true musical taste ani appreciation, which is so requisite for thoze who hope to obtain the approbation of the public, particularly in a place like New York, where every one has the age ter ty of hearing li that is fine in music. The Sable Brothers, however, are bound to make @ name for themselves, as true merit, such as they possess, will in all cases succeed. Convention Hall, in, Wooster street, between Houston and Bieecker, where they give their concerts, is quite handy%f access, as the omni- buses pass down Bleecker street every few minutes dur- ing the evening. . Vininia HanMonists.—What with the good singing of these gentry, and the very wonderful feats of leger- demain, by that magical genius, the Fakir of Ava, an evening can be spent quite pleasantly at the Albambra. The good eutertainmert inside, and Jobn Nibio’s re- frerhmentes outside, make it one of the pleasantest places ot resort in the city. ‘Tanennacux —On Wednesdey evening next, Mr. Cop- pewaa, the indian chiet, who appeared at th- Historical Sooisty. at the University Building, will delivera lecture ou the original inbabitants of this country, He will be assisted by Okaah Tubbee, the celebrated flatist, ao.om- panied by his wife, from the Mobawk nation. Patmo’s Orxra Hovss —The nightly exhibitions at this house still continue, and the audiences are very great in point of numb Broapway Ongox.—The model artirts at this esta biishment, are numerourly attended. Their exhibition is under the charge of Mr. Young. Move Aurists at the Concert Room, in are exhibiting every evening A great num- ‘ate brought forward in the course of the me thetic eveniog. 7.Mr. ana M FOREIGN THEATRICALS. irs. Kean are still playing in London, with their usual success. Mr. Distin and his sons have given concerts during the week at Southampton, Lymington, Portsmouth, ko. with their wonted success The performances given by the Sacred Harmonic So- olety, the expenses during the last sesron exoeeded the re ts £380. It is stated that Mr. Surman, the active conductor of the concerts, is to wield the baton no longer. The society has voted £60 to tended monument of the late lamented Me The subsaription amou the Queen end Prince Philbarmonio, A brother of Beet! ied recently at Vien After the benefit of Guasco and Fregzolini, the Em- peror of Russia presented each of them with » purse containing 15,000 francs. Verdi’s opera, ‘‘ Nebucco,”’ isabout to be brought out at the Theatre de la Cour. Law intelligence. Tue Covnts.—The courts were all adjourned yes- terday, as @ mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr. Adams. en, the celebrated composer, Unitep States District Count, Match 8.—Before Judge Betts—The United States vs. 1 if goods, $e.—It will be recollected that this case,wht grew out of the seizure of two obscene pictures, was fo a ag in the Herald about tom days ago; since when, the report of his Honor Judge Betts, together with the evidence taken in the oauee, have been submitted to the Treasury Department at Washington, and it seems the forfeiture has been remitted ‘The following is the letter of McC. Young, Esq., the noting Secretary of the Treasury, to J. W. Metcalt, Keq, the clerk of the United States District Court Treasury Derantstent, March Sin:—Tho forfeiture of 16 cares of goods, incurred at New York, by M. Francisco de Paulo, under the tariff tof 30th August, 1842,rection 28, was remitted on the u seene paintings found amongst th with be sent out of the United 8' Respectfally, id goods shall fort! 8, oC, YOUNG, Acting Seo'y of the Treas’y. J. W. Mercazr, Eaq., Clerk U. 8, District Court, New | York, Court or Genenat Seastons,,March 8—Before Re- 4 Aldermen Purser and Gilmartin.— court this morning, the ti Jobn H. Bate, on an indictmert for @ misdemeanor, in having maliciously injured the premises No. 173 Bowery, owned by Resol age ‘end ocoupied by the ac- cused, was re: da. Th having been closed on the part ofthe people, Mr. Bate, on motion of his coun- ecl,was discharged by the court, without being requir- 64'to go Into a defence, and thejury, after hearing the evidence on both sides. acquitted Mr. Kendall without leaving their seats. The court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. ins . 5 Catexpan vor Tuts Day.—Cirenit Court— Noe le 91. 22, 93, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,32. Common Pieas, Vet part—97, 103. 105, 107, 109, 111. 113. 115, 117, 119, 2d part—14, 36, 88, 44, 49, 64, 68,78, 82, 34 Suraeme Court or tHe 'Usiten States, Match 6 1843 George P. Nelson, Esq, of New York, was ad- mitted an attorney and conureilor of this court. No 63. Jonn C, Sheppard et al, va, Jobn Wilson. In error to the Supreme Court oflows. Mr. Justion Grier delivered the opinion of this court, aM™rming (with conts, and six percent damages) the judgment of the extd Sapreme Court. No. 31 The Planters’ Bank. of Mississippl va. ThomasL Sharp, etal. in error tothe high Coursof Er- rore and Appeala of Mississippi Mr. Justice Woodbury delivered the opinion of this court, reversing the judg- ment of the said High Court, and remending this canse mformity to the opinion of this ‘aynn, and Hatty vs J Payne, etal, In errorto the Hizh Court of Errorsand Appeals of Missies'ppi Mr. Justice Woodbury delivered the opinion of this court, reversing the judgment of the anid High Court, and a™irming that of the Circult Court of Jefferson county in this causo., No, 106, Samuel L, Sas OFs atF Sree or cerress ere: