The New York Herald Newspaper, March 12, 1848, Page 2

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Two per formanees, viz , ct 2and 7 p.m. MECHANIOS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cunis- TY Ss MINGTRELS—ICTHOPIAN SINGING—DURLESQUE DaNc- 4, &e. Two performance! t3and 8 vat, THIOPAN SINGING, iz at 3 and 8 P.m. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Houston street.— vann’s Paxovama oy THk Mussissirri. Two exhi- ons,viz., at Sand 7H BROADWAY ODEON, Brondway—Mepet Axrists RT ROOM, BROADWAY. Two performances Moper ARtists, Circalndon of the Geral Daily Herald. yesterday, Marob 11 Weekly Herald, March 11, Total iscue yesterday. Acgregate inaue of shoots inet ir areve Of Daily, Weekly. Sunday, Xe... Publication eos 4 OP 0187.64 46 440 mmenced yeaterday at 15 1. past 3 o’olook. nished at 30m. past7 20 Forelgn News: The Cambria is in her fifteenth day; she is, therefore, due The Treaty Ratified—Peace with Mexico, at Lest, The ratification of the treaty of peace with Mexico, with the amendments appended to it, which we announced under the telegraphic head otday, his produced great feeling and great faction among all parties and ail classes of society in this metropolis. There may be a few persons hostile to peace with Mexico, as we have some singular votes opposed to it in the Senate; but we believe that tie general feeling of the community, in this region, is gratified, not | nly atthe events of the recent war, the glory hit hassh-d on the American name, but now, at its termination, by the ratification of a sat treaty of peace with Mexico. There was strong and just objection to the mode 1a which the treaty was negotiated in Mexi- eo, and also to the negotiator, Mr. Trist. There wes also objection to the influence by pught about in Mexico; for there which it was b seme to be litle doubt that speculative purposes, aud moneyed operations, have been principally at the bottom of the motives which have controlled the Mexican goverament; but these disagree- able eccompaniments, though they may be swal- lowed with wry faces, will soon pass away, and the memory of them only retained for a short time, in the jace of a general prospect of peace bewween the two republics, with the accession, on the part of the United States, of immense territory, additional influence, a great demon- stration of power on our part, and at a cost, too, which will amount to little or nothing, compared with the extraordinary and increasing resources of this country. ‘The debate on the treaty, the speeches deli- vered, the confusion of men and parties, and the vote of ratification, are all as curious as they are interesting, and will produce scenes ofa most mixed kind throughout the country, particularly atthe approaching Presidential election. One of the most singular conjunctions on this vote, is that of Benton and Webster against the rati- fication of the treaty. We shall probably hear much on this and other points; for the ratifica- tion of this treaty, the epposition of the Sena- tore, and the speeches delivered, will probably become some of the controlling elements in the approaching election for President and Vice President of this country. The amendments made to the treaty are somewhat important; but we do not think | they will endanger its ratification by the Mexican government. We get the whole of Upper California, with the free navigation of the Gulf of California, and of the river Colorado up to the mouth of the Gila. Fifteen millions of dollars are to be paid to Mexi- oo for all ‘hese acquisitions, in annual instal- ments of three millions each, for five years. We believe this latter clause will have more in- fluence in disposing the Mexican government to agree to the treaty, and to keep the peace for at least five years, than any oth r clause or condi- | tion that it contains. We have licked that peo- ple in thirty or forty battles, taken one-third of theirterritory, and p hem three millions a year for five years in addition. This ought to | satisfy sucha miserable race as the Mexicans are. Tne grants of land in Texas and Califor- nia are also left out. It is generally said that this negotiation, and its ultimate success, will depend onthe influ- ence exercised by the Rothschilds, the Barings, Mr. Meintosh, and other great European capi- tulists, in Mexico. This is probably true; and it open: ne» wor up to the ec smplation of the old and the d, 2 position of things in relation to Europe and America During the recent copflict with Mexico, we have astonis' all Europe, as much by our mili- tary energy and military genius, and our mili- | tary power, as by our financial elements to sup- | port that power, and to maintain any confliet.— The great capitalists of the old world,as we have frequently stated, have at last arrived atthe profound conviction that the United States is ove of the most youthful, the most growing and the ndg executed heautifully and with arte ved ai the Publication Office, cor- | Nossau strecte ALL LETTERS by mail, for subscrirtions, or with | we might have annexed—mountaing, mines, mi- nerals, end men—to this republic. We could have done so, and compressed three Punic wars into one; but perhaps itis better that we should swallow that country by separate and distinct mouthfuls, for fear it might injure our digestive organs, or impair our energies for future great purposes, than to take it allat once. The over- throw we have given the Mexican armies, and the fifteen millions we have agreed to pay them— three millions annually for the next five years— will dispose them to keep the peace for that pe- riodof time at least. At the end of those few years we may be ready for new purposes and neW projects. In the meantime, we think the Senate has done right—the President has done right—Mr. Trist has done right; al- though the whole negotiation, from begin- ning to end, is contrary to diplomatic eti- quetie, and contains a great many ridiculous thiogs, which will all be gradually brought out and commented upon, ridiculed and laughed at, despised and forgotton, in less thana month. All that the United States now has to do, is to carry out the purposes of this treaty with Mexi- co; for we do not apprehend any serious opposi- tion to it from that quarter; and if there should be any, we can easily lick them, or pay them, into obedience, The power and influence of this government have been exhibited in a strong and palpable light, that can only be paralleled by those of the old Roman republic. We have attained a name on this continent, among all its nations and republics, that will make them come to Washington for advice, dread our displeasure, influence their conduct, and make them better republics than ever they have been before. The sound drubbing we have given Mexico will teach the Spanish race on the Southern portion of this continent, that they have a nation at the North which will permit nothing that is wrong to be done. Let our government, therefore, go to work at once, and organise this new territory, coming under our dominion, as fast as possible, and let our various parties make as much noise as possible, and quarrel about the Wilmet pro- viso and other ridiculous things as much as they please; but they can’t resist their destiny to go and settle those territories, in such a way as will result in good to the human race. Ia another point of view this peace with Mexi- co will have an important bearing. The whole of the old world—all Europe, with the exception of Russia—is on the eve of some great and power(ul revolutionary movement. The masses of European society are tired and disgusted with | their several governments, and are determined to get rid of them. There will, sooner or later, be a general attempt at reform in Western Eu- rope. The position of the United States, and the disposition of this government and this peo- ple, towards the people cf Europe, will have a most important hearing on events in“ the old world. From our character, our liberties, our government, our rights, our feelings, we are all decidedly against monarchy, against nobili- ty, and in favor of popular rights, in the most extended sense of the term. We have shown that personal rights and property are as safe un- der our government asthey are under any go- yernment in Europe; and further, the fact is now developed, that the Rothschilds, the Barings, and other great capitalists, begin to see that their property would be safer here than it would be inthe old world. These events and these views will not be without their influence in the approaching dissolution of the present state of society in Western Europe. ~ {na local, and another point of view, this treaty will have another and a strange influence on the approaching Presidential election. The ratifica- tion of the treaty has beea supported by both the old parties in the Senate, and opposed by a frag- ment of the same parties, with two of their prin- cipal leaders, Mr. Benton and Mr. Webster. This will present a strange phase among the parties of this country. What it may lead to it is im- possible at this moment to predict; but since the question of peace or war with Mexico may now be considered at an end, the whole question be- tween the parties,‘on the Presidency, must re- solve itself into some local or sectional issue, like the Wilmot proviso, or some similar thing, jn regard to the new territory. We expect, therefore, to see a great change take place in the future movements of all parties in the approaching Presidential election, and we shall want patiently to see what this change may be. The effect of this treaty on the business and prosperity of the United States will be great. Large sums of money perhaps sixty millions in all—may be required by the government to pay outstanding debts and the instalments; but the credit of the government, and its prospects, stand higher than those of any government in the world. General business will revive—a spirit of satisfaction will spread; and although we have paid dear for the whistle, still, perhaps, the glory of the war—the position we have reached— the accession of territory, and the whole taken together, may be worth all the cost—probably | amounting to a hundred, or a hundred and twen- ty millions of dollars. Glory and good things are always dear. Prorosep New Practice 1x Law—Cope or Procepurs.—No measure of reform proposed in this State, for the last fifty years,can be deemed equivalent in importance or public interest, to the proposed law now before the Legislature, with a view to simplify and abridge the prac- tice, pleadings and proceedings in our law courts; the greater portion of which we have already presented to our readers. The many impediments, the almost impassable barriers, that hitherto have trustrated the ends of justice, through a lax, vague and indefinite code of practice, have been long a subject of loud and reiteratedcondemnation. The tortuous devices— the crooked ingenuity, of every petty lawyerling in the proceedings of our law-courts—the sys- tem of ‘carrying up,” as the profession terms it—have long siace made the law a perfect nulli- ty, and given an undue advantage to the man of wealth, iavolved in law, so that Honesty vs. Goid, in any of our courts, stood but little chance of success. We have perused the greater portion of the proposed act now before the Legislature, as re- ported by the commissioners, and consider that, as a whole, it will meet the wants and wishes of the people who are to be governed by its provi- sions. The act will doubtless receive some mo- difications before its final passage, and may meet with come opposition from the friends of the old system of tedious and unmeaning formality and mystification ; but of its final passage, we are no Way apprehensive as to the result, The mea- moet remarkable countries, and its people the most remarkable, that ever appeared on the | our | | face of the earth, We are only in h—a homogeneous people, energetic, in- strious, enterprising, liberal, gifted with | aod climate beyond that possessed by | other people on the face of the globe. The | army of the United States, in the recent cam- | peigas, bas not more astonished the military | leaders and militery men of Europe, than our fi- | nancial powerhes waked up a new spirit among toe'r great bankers and financiers Hence,we see the Rothschilds, the Barings, and all the great | Capiieiete of Lurope, raching forward and tak- | Ing et Cks, in every possible way, issued by the United Siates. Th lestare in the progress of tre United States whic ay be treated of 10 voumes, instead of paragraph We shell re- | urn fo it again aud again, for we have much to ay on this particular topic There will be a great ery from some unin eins giving wp the whole of Meaico, which | | sure is one of such vital interest that no time should be lost in disposing of it; and, connected with the law reforms already introduced under | the new constitution, will be hailed asa great booa to the community at large. ‘The application of the principles of law to cases affecting the rights and interests of parties, in relation to person and property, will no longer be deemed a mockery of justice, when we shall have this simple code ef practice and pleadings. It is a curious fact, that the greater portion of the canaille of the law profession in this city, de- rive their support by the system of what is call- ed “ sharp practice” in law proceedings. This, the reader will understand, is a mode of legal sharp-shooting—what in military tactics is term- ed bush-firing, words, shooting or in other over the fence, and taking your adversary una- wares. ‘The introduction of the new cede will, therefore, have the effeet to disband the vast shooters who have shar © long © the lot aod offieea in the and should their gervices be re- sbiew City Hall, | vive Richard D quired at the seat of war, we will recom- mead them to Generals Scott or Taylor a well practised corps, and in ahigh state of d cipline. The man of talent, by the introduction of the new code, will have a better opportunity to distinguish himself; and the result will be, that the profession wil! be purified a good deal, and none but men of education and proper qua- lifications can successfully practice in it long. The facilities it will present for the obtain- ment of speedy justice, will also have the effect to increase, considerably, the business of the law courts, as many, hitherto, with just grounds for action in numerous cases, have been scared from the courts, in consequence of the difficul- ties and impediments presented in the way of pushing forward their suits, by the old system of procedure. Viewing the measure in every aspect, its speedy introduction is loudly called for; and we antici- pate acomplete revolution inthe social relations which it is calculated to effect. Trickery and finesse will be less cloaked under cover of law, and the offender of the laws will have less chance of escape through legal quibbles and un- meaning forms of practice: This is what has been long required and loudly called for, and we trust that no factious or frivolous opposition will interpose in the Legislature to keep this boon from the people. Tue Boaxp or Epucation.—We have lately several times called the attention of the citizens of New York to this body, believing, as we do, that it exercises a vast influence, both in a moral, political, and pecuniary point of view, on the present and future interests of this great and growing city; and also because we believed that public attention was not sufficiently awakened to the importance of their proceedings. On the Board of Education devolves the important duty of devising such a system of education as will lead our youth in the way of mghteousness— teach them their obligations to their fellow- beings, and fit them for the enjoyment of the high and important privileges which, as Ameri- can citizens, they willbe called upon in after life to exercise. Such is the first duty the Board has to discharge; and, in the performance of it, whether faithfully or otherwise, we apprehend it will not be denied that an immense influence will be exercised, either for good or evil, upon the best interests of our community. How far their action has tended to fulfil the expecta- tions of their fellow-citizens in this particular, we shall not now stop to inquire; but we reserve to ourselves the right, at a future time, to make some strictures on the present system of school discipline, and the mode of imparting education now in use in the common schools of this city. The next duty (or more correctly speaking, power,) the Board is entrusted with, is the le- vying of taxes. This is a tremendous power, andit should be exercised with the greatest caution and prudence, and with a view to the strictest economy, because it authorises them to puttheir hands into the pockets of every one of us. Under this power, they raise yearly an enormous sum of money off the tax payers of this city; and let it be remembered that this money is exclusively under their control, and expended for the support of common schools in such way as they may direet. The fact of being vested with such a power should urge them to keep the most watchful eye on the expenditure of this fund, and to insti- tute the most rigid inquiry into every appli- cation that may be made by ward officers and others, for grants out of it. Now, have they exercised this power cautiously and economi- cally? We apprehend it will be found they have | not. We are credibly informed, and that by the most respectable and trust-wotthy persons, that no limit is kept to the grants of public money— that they are made without any evidence to show they were absolately, or: at all, required. It is only with‘n the last fortnight that $6000 was ordered to be paid out for fitting up school houses, the erection of which had originally cost $12,000 to $15,000 each, and subsequent grants for fitting up and furnishing them were also made, so that the $6000 above referred to was given as an ad+ ditional grant for the same purpose. The proceedings which the Board have adopt- ed in relation to grants of public money is this— when ward trustees think fit to organize anew school, a simple memorial is sent into the Board, asking for some $10,000 or $12,000, to purchase *a site—the memorial is sent to a committee, who, as a matter of course, immediately report in favor of the grant; but upon what evidence they ao repert no one knows but themselves; and there are many circumstances that lead us to believe the report is founded on the bare repre- sentations of the ward trustees. Committees, every one knows, are not very scrupulous about money, when it does not come out of their own pockets. This mode of dealing with the school fund is liable to great abuse, and, therefore, very ob jectionable. It seems to us that the Board should require from ward trustees, when they ask for grants to erect school houses, some such statis- ties as the following :—first, the amount of popu- | lation in the ward requiring common school | education; secondly, the number of schools already organized in the ward, with the exact | location, and the number of scholars attending each school; third, the location in which the intended school is to be erected, and the dis- tance such location is from each of the schools in operation; and fourth—if the organization of such school is found to be necessary—whe- ther a suitable house for school purposes might not be procured and rented in the neighborhood, so as to avoid the necessity of expending $20,000 or $30,000 in the purchase of lots and erection of a new school house; and in addition, the Board should require that when euch a state- ment is presented, it should be verified to their satisfaction. We throw out these hints for the consideration of the members. They may act upon them or not as they think proper ; but we warn them that an election for a new Board is approaching, and we advise the people to take the matter up and as- certain for themselves the amount of money ex- pended for the last two or three years, and the mode and manner of expending it. If they find that those gentlemen have well and faithfully executed their trust; that no money has been expended but what was actually necessary; that no schoois have been organized only where they were really wanted; that no jobs have been sanctioned or encouraged, and that none but competent and efficient teachers have been em- ployed, then the board will be entitled to the thanks of the public, and it will be the duty, as well as the interest, of the people to continue the present members in office. From Tae Sanpwicn Istanvs.—The fine ship Brutus, Captain Adams, of this port, is reported below, with one month later from the Sandwich Islands. She has had the very fine passage of ninety-eight days. Interesting Marter.—We give on the first page of this day’s paper, several very important statistical tables, exhibiting the commerce of the United States ; also, a chronology of the life of the Hoa, Zadock Pratt. Nava Movements.—The transports, M. Howes and Arcola, were to have sailed yesterday for Vera Cruz,with four hundred marines, under the command of Mojor Harris and Capt. Waldron. Aprointments py THe Governor, March 10.— Richmond—George Caitlin, of Castleton, and Justus Wyman, of Northfield, to be notaries public, Litue jenejeh B. Phelps eter W. Roff, of Stapleton, t notary public. Kings ho E Morse, of Brooklyn, to be a notery public, vice acob T. Vanderhort. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. j_ Decisions In the United States Supreme Court. Wasatxeron, March 11. | The Supreme Court to-day reversed the deei- sion of the lower court in the case of Hueston & Co, which Mr. Ciay argued. The court then adjourned, to meet again on the first Monday io May, providing the law authorizing it shall pass; if not, then tll the regular ensuing term pro- vided by law. es “ The illegality of the law legalising lotteries in the District of Columbia was exposed yester- day, in consequence of which numerous offices were virtually closed. Affairs in Maryland. Bautimorg, March 11, 1848. There has been a Clay mass meeting called. There were two commercial failures to-day, one of which was the firm of Gregory, a dry oods house. : The Legislature of Maryland adjourned sine fie, after having passed three hundred and eighty laws. All the Baltimore appointments were confirmed. i Zenio, of Barnum's hotel, was married to Miss McLaughlin. Nothing new in the marine line. Breadstuffs remained unchanged. Government stocks advanced 4 per cent. Great Loss by Fire—Four Steamboats and ‘Two Barges Destroyed. Prerssurau, March 11, 1848. Accounts from St. Louis inform us of the de- struction by fire, of the steamers Avalanche, Hibernia, John G. Hardin and Laclede, together with two barges. The loss sustained by the owners of the boats, will amount to fifty thou- eaud dollars. Their cargoes were large and valuable; on which there was twenty thousand dollars insurance. The JohnG. Hardin,and other boats, had only six thousand dollars insurance onthem. The fire originated in the Avalanche. The steamers Eudora and Charter Oak barely escaped. JouRNAL. Bartimone, March 11, 1843.—Flour—Howard street showed » slight decline irom previous rates, an. the sales to-day, were 300 bbls at $5 75a $6 81%. City Mills continued firm at $6. Wheat—No sales of mo- ment, and no change in prices. Corn—Sales of 10000 2000 bushels, were made, ineluding white, at 430 a 460, and yellow do, at 490, which isan advance. 1n meal, 00 change was perceptible. Provisions continued about the same. Whiskey—No change. Boston, March 11, 1848.—Flour—A good demand, with sales of 1200 barrels, ineluding good Western brands, at $6 50 a $6 6234. Corn—There was a better feeling in the market,and the ssles reach some 7000 bushels, mixed and yellow, at 56.a58c. Rye—No sales reported. Oats—Sales of 2000 bushels were made at 480. Provisions—Pork was inactive, and the tendency is downward. Whiskey continued about the same. Movements of Mr. Clay—Reception of the Ladies at the Governor’s Room. Visit to the High Bildge—The Servant Man, Jonn, disco. vered to be a Humbug—Visit tothe Broad- way Tabernacle. Yesterday was a beautiful day for the movements of Mr. Clay, and all advantage was taken of its pleasant, ness. He rose at half-past six o’clock, his usual hour for rising, and, after the necessary preparations, teok breakfast at eight o’clock. A large number of gentle- men called upon him at his lodgings, when the servant wen, Jobn, was very attentive in handing round the Asbland snuff. Mr Clay looked remarkably well, hav- ing almost entirely recovered from the effeots of the cold which he took when he first arrived, and expressed him- selfas feeling much better than he had felt for several days past. THE RECEPTION OF THE LADIES. At ten o'clock, Alderman Franklin announced to Mr. Clay that it was then ti for the City Hall, where the ladies would e: yurctual to the hour; and a short recees before the general rush of the fair ones. When he arrived he City Hall, he was conducted to a private parlor to ar hour. At that time, from th ie of the Hall, could be seen fairy forms and smiling faces moving up every avenue of the Park towards the Hall, where they ex- pected to see the “long looked-for come at last.”” At 11 o’clock precisely, Mr. Clay was ushered into the Governor’s room, which was crowded in every part with old and young ladies, waiting to kiss him and shake his hand. All was there restlessness and confusion, some on tip-toe, while others stood wpon the sofas and chairs, to get afiret look at him. Alderman Franklin then an- nounced to the ladies that Mr. Clay was ready, and they might come onas fast as they could. A general rash was then mads, some of whom eaught hold of his hand, and casting upin bis face an arch smile, passed hile the looks of others seemed to say, ‘wont you kiss me.” One lady broke the Uakied an uting out her pretty lips, received the first kiss. There was a general rush to see who would have the next. One lady Pressed her way through the crowd, held up before Mr. ad said Mr. Clay. “here is little Henry boy, bowed and compliment, after which he bowed end kiseed the mother. Ever and anon, a little billet would be placed in his hand by a beautiful young lady, which he would hand ove: to the charge of Alderman Stevens. The crowd continued to press thus for two hours, and Mr. Clay was kept bowil two hours; during all of which tims tions were showered upon him Mothers brought up their little Henry Clay’s to the number of twelve, all of whom Mr. Clay blessed, and thanked the mothers. One lady more zealous than the rest, got behind Mr Clay and commenced clipping @ piece from bis grey locke; and in five minutes, more than thirty pairs of scissors were moving towards his thin and flowing locks, which was immediately stopped by Alderman Lawrence, who said Mr. Clay hed no hair to spare. They per- severed, however, and several succeeded in obtaining a small portion, which they carefully laid in their card cares, declaring they would have it in « breastpim Several Indies stood for some time in the same corner of the room occupied by Mr. Clay, who were determined would not be satisfied with one kiss, and after the crowd had somewhat dispersed, rushed upon him en masse, and took from two to six each; all the while placing in his hand neat envelopes, some of which con- tained some va. retty verses, written for and in honor to Mr. Clay. "A little girl handed to Mr. Clay an en- yelope, which upon being opened, presented to view a beautiful book-mark, representing # cross and anchor. under which was wrought “hope,”’ with the compliment: of Miss Kate D. Tappan, age mn years, to Mr. C He some of ‘verses: Welcome, Harry of the West ! ‘Welcome to cur hearts and home! ‘Welcome to each Patriot’s breast ! We bid thee here load well-come ! Soon may our country’s grateful hand Grant thee her first, her greatest gitt; Soon mays’t thou rule our native land, And from her sway all errer sift. To thee we look with longing eyes, To rid us of the ills of war; ‘To clear our nations clouded skies, And reiga once more our “ guiding star.”’ By a Lavy. Here is another beautiful piec», presented to Mr. Cla: by Miss Maria A. Cone, of Perth Amboy, N. J. speaks out the truth of woman’s soul:— TO HENRY CLAY. % Hero of Ashland ! with joy we receive thee, a warm, hearty welcome bestow; Of a vation’s regard, naught shall ever bereave thee, But blersizgs will follow wherever you go. No warrior’s red wresth is thy temples adorning, No laurel and bay ‘round Le alnaard are entwined; But the grey hairs of wisdom a bright crown are torm- ing, Prociaiming thy prowess, is that of the mind. ’Tis not of the thousands left dead, maimed and dying. it ‘On the red plains of battle, thy countrymen boast; But while on thy courage and prudence relying, ‘Their honor in thee they may safely repose Whenever thy couatry thy talents hath needed, No fear could deter thes, no denger appal ; ‘The seoffing of enemies all were unheeded, ‘And thy powerful eloquence rang through the hall. Champion of freedom ! may Heaven preserve thee Long thy Joved country and kindred to bless ; May age or anxiety never unnerve thee, Or thy vigorous intellect ever depress. And when ‘neath the sod, thou art oamly reposing, ‘And this generation are all passed away, Time will still continue thy virtues disclosing, ‘And the watchword of youth ever be Henry Clay.”” ‘The following letter, from a young lady, given to Mr Clay, from her own hand, bespeake & mind and heart io perkcct keeping with her beautiful face, which shone re-eminent in the room ; jon. H. Cray ; Dear Sir,—Permit a young lady, although a stranger to you, but who is an ardent admirer of your talents, virtue. and your patriotism, to address these few lines to you, now receiving the adoration, the fond affection, the strong and abiding love of the citizens of my native city. Believe me,sir, when I say what you yourself must know, that the name and perron of Henry Clay is so entwined around the hearts of his countrymen, and the women, especially, that death itself will Tt be nd philanthrophy, er pleading for the oppr Pole, the sufferin atarving millions of Ireland; no matter, we may |, “His fame is eternity, and reside ation.” Now, rir, know that your ti with your friends, and your coriespondence is so great, that [hope you will pardon me for troubling you. My plea is, that my father and friends are trong friends of yours, and slways pleading in your behalf ; but my prin- cipal object is, to obtain your autograph, thet | ma; lace it in my cabinet of treasures, where I will cherie it, and band it down to iny posterity, asa rich legacy. | do not expect you will find time at present, but pray you to take this with you, and, when you arrive at Ashiend, you can find one minutes’ time to write one line, do #0; nnd, when you leave us, may an all-wise and overruling Providence protect you on your journey to your home ; and, should you be called from retirement, by your fel- low-citizens, to reside at Washington, next March, may one oir peep Procefal, peeepecoms pee happy, Fe frien . 8. P. is the wish of your sincere friend, 46 White 6 ’ Hore ia another pretty little stanzas, which plainly telis the rapture of the heart : ~ “ The empire oity weloomes thee, And pours ita thousands out ghd to tell their love shout! And we would also weloome thee, With heartfelt rapture view One who from int ve loved, The tried and ever ‘Thy name is a loved household word, ‘hy deeds are known to sll ; ‘Thon art the first within our hearts, ‘With thes we stand, or fall! God bless thee, keep thee, and preserve, And guide thee on thy way ; Spare thee for many years of peace, ‘Our own dear Harry Clay !”” Sanan, At one o’olock, Alderman }ranklin announced to Mr. Clay that the time had olosed, and he would, for want of time have to leave the room. Mr. Clay, after some con- inthe with the committee, addressed the ladies ; he said— “ Ladies, I can only say to you in a few words that Ido not know how to express my gratitude for the honor you have conferred upon me. all look upon this as an event in my life which will give me leasure to think upon. 1 oe! that I ave always found in your sex, » ‘fidelity, truth, ‘ion, piety, in short more heart than in my d it is to your sex | owe most of the pleasures: For the rest of my life, I shall cultivate the rociety of your sex. Now must bid you good-bye; fare- well; may an all-wise and over ruling providence, who th all hearts, keep and preserve you, and when ou have passed from this world, may y: eend to igher and more blissful pleasures, and dweli forever with the great giver of all good. Farewell” Mr. Clay then started for the stairway, when a gen- eral clapping of hands and waving of cambric took place ; which being ended, the crowd of loveliness and beauty rushed upon him, and clinging him around the neck, kissed and blessed him. Upwards of seven thousand le- dies preseated themselves to eim, eut of which number more than four hundred took a kiss, which really seemed to be well relished by the veteran sage. Cr Council, where a lunch was prepared: after partaking of which he ws shown into a private parlor, where Brady was whiting to take hisdaguereotype likeness. Mr Cin then presented himself at a window of the Mayor’s Of- fice, and bid a final and lasting farewoil to the assembled multitude, Accompanied by several members of thr Common Council, he then proceeded in a carriage to the | house of Alderman Adams, where he made ashort cail — [A member of the Commonalty whiepersd in the hall that he did not want repose to hangabout to hear and publish everything that wassaid, and there would be no way provided for them to go out to the High Bridge.— The reporter of the Herald had already prooureda pri- He wasthen conducted to the tea roomofthe Common | aR eee ete a | inensirarrinacenetiornaatl ‘Treatrical and Musical, Pan Tuearang.—The second eppearance of Malle. Biangy attravied a very fashionable audience last even- ing, to witness her personation of “ Giselle,” in the beau- tiful ballet cf that name. be entertainments com- menood with the comedy of * His Last Lege,” ia which Vir Broughom, as O'Cellaghen, an Irishmen of genius, | enacted bis port weil, and was entbusiasiioaily cheered | throughout bie performanes. ‘The next pieas in succes- sion was the grand ballet of * Giselle,’ and although it issomewhat wild and fanciful, yet it uctolds the picture of reslity, as viewed iu the respective reiations of rural life early affection, by endearing association, being ex- cited to such « degree that disappointment in reaching the goal of bappiness, very frequently disturbs the men- tal faculties, ro ss to cause derangement of mind, and los of health, The truth of this was beautitully’ por- trayed by Mdllo. Blangy, when she discovers that all that her heart adored or that the world could give, in order to the completion of her perfect happiness, wi simple peasant, but a prince in pares her a; disappointment —her bewildered, frantic aspect convuisive throes of nature, were truly natural ani feotive, end called forth the unanimots cheers cf th au- dienes. In the seeond act, as the enchanting Willie, her light and siry ement and elasticity of bound were beautiful in the extrem ori is an clewamily accompl many warks of »pprobation. of the Fairi: Pall ef nse of the term Bousc- dancer, end received Miss Valies. as the Queen was respectable, and the “ballet,” gene- speaking, seomed tobe wellinstructed. “ Metame- a barierque, concluded the amurements, and ham, #s usual, for bie able reprenentation of For- ived repested cheers ‘To morrow evening, a tractive biil i# presented “ Gise ? the + White eof the Peppevs,” a new ballet,“ LIllurien d'un Peintre,? and the Irish farce of the “Omnibus” The pit and gwilery being reduced in price, we should not be surprised if the house were crammed from pit to dome. Bowsay Taratns,—'The beautiful tragedy of “ Pizer- ro”? was produced here Jat evening; and from ils own merite, in addition to its being well performed, excited a high degreo of interest in the audience. ‘The house wes very full, es ueual, and the pit wasa regular jam; but the evening wos passed with great order and ani- mation. W. Marebail, es Rolla, fully surtained bis greatireputetion. Mr. Tilten’s Piserro wae @ very cre- | ditable performence, and Mrs, Madiron played well in the character of Elvira. The enthusiasm which pre- vailed in the house war sufficient proof that all the parts in this play wero well sustained Mr, Marshall vate carriage for himself, asking no favors, end shrink- | was called out at ti.e failof the onrtain and addressed ing from no responsibility, he was determined to go, bir- ing a horse from the stable ot Mr. Bevins, who was de- nied an office because he kept good horse, and that by one of the Common Council. THE VISIT TO THE HIGH BRIDGE—THE SERVANT MAN, JOHN At two o’clook, Mr. Clay, accompanied by several members of the Council, anda number of polisemen left the city for the High Bridge. He was delighted with the work, and h pra ‘upon the citizens of New York in getting up euch a stupendons work, which proved so great a blessing. f After haying fully viewed the Bridge, the company were about to return, when by some means the ser- vant man, John, was discovered to bea humbug He had roceeded to Amboy, where he told Mr. Cley that he had sen appointed by the Common Council to wait on and attend to bim, which Mr. Clay bslieved. He told the committee of arrangements, that he was a servant of Mr Clay, and, of course, under there impressions, he oseded to the New York motel, where be has been living high ever since, and apparently ia cherge of Mr. Clay's trifling affairs. He rapresented himreif (o have been the body servant of the late Johu Rendelph, and was now preparing a life of that great man, allof which was pretty generally taken for truth. Tho fot became known, however, that John was not the servant of Mr Clay, or of the Common Council, and an immediate in vestigation took place, and poor Jolin was obliged to give up a great many things in his porsession which be- longedt o Mr. Clay, and after a severe reprimaud, per- mitted to take up his feet and walk to the oity from the bridge. AL ove o'clock, Mr. Ciay left the bridge, and imme- diately proceeded to the house of J. Phillips Phoenix, iv State street, where he had accepted an jnvitation to dine at six o’clock. He remained at the house of Mr. P. until half-past eight o’clock, when he made a move for the Tabernacle. MR. CLAY AT THE TABERNACLE. Mr. Clay’s reception at the Tabernacie was as outhu- siastic and as cordiel as his most ardent friends could desire. After the first part of the Oratorio of the Cres- tion was performed by the Sacred Music Society, all eyes were directed towards the entrance, and continued to be so directed until the opening wide of the middie door, and the entrance of three or four policemen, who acted as pioneers on the occasion, gave the owners of the aforesaid eyes to understand, that the Western ed o bustle and commotion—Iadies and gentlemen stood upon tl ohes for the purpose of getting a view of him and ina minute ortwo Mr. Clay, in company with some members of the Common Council, was conduoted te the it reserved for him. Before he had reach d it, however, while he was walking down the middle aisle, he was rty applause and clapping of hands, and played the nationel air,“ Hail! Colam- m as the orchestra had concluded, three hearty cheers for Mr. Cisy were given. Mr. Clay then took his seat, and casting his aye over this spacious building, he could not but. have observed how beautifully it was decorated in his honor. The organ was tastefully covered with the national fleg, as was also several paris of the interior of the buildi: Mr. Clay being seated the performances of the evening went on, and the second part of the oratorio was commenced by Miss Northall. who, by the way. savg most besutifully. When esha had concluded her solo, ® bouguet was presented to Mr. Clay, ou the part of tho ladies of the Sacred Music Society, which Mr. Clay received, and in a very brief speech, which we were, however, not near enough to hear distinctly, returned thanks He said the honor was altogether unexpected, and he begged leave to express the obligations he was under for the compliment. His reply was received with » great deai of applause. Tho society then proceeded with the per- formances, but we must in candor gay, that although the music wae superb, more attention was paid to Mr. Clay than to it. As soon as the second part was con- cluded, Mr Clay retired; and when he rose to do #0, » great many present followed him to the door When he reached the outside, Three cheers for that same old coen,’’ were proposed and given. Uhree more were d given lustily, in the midst of which © that oon’? got into his carriages and drove off ing reached his hotel, he gladly retired. and, in slumber, at eleven o'clock, sought rest for his weary limbs having been actively engaged all day. MOVEMENTS OF TO-BAY AND TO-MORROW. Clay will attend St. Bartholomew's Church at eleven o'clock this morning, with his honor the Mayor after which be will call at the Mayor's houre, and for the rest of the day, be will remain at his lodgings, where no company will be received oth+r than ths committee. To-morrow, he will leave this city for Newark, whero he will stop for a few hours, and then proceed bome- ward. roposed fame old City Intelligence. Tue Weatuern —There was a great change in the weather yesterday. The morning was very cold, but moderated considerably towards the middle of the day. and by the evening was quite pleasant. The sky was clear all day. and every weather, though in March appearances of the weather are very deceptive. Fiaano’s Fancy Dress Soiree. —The mania of fanc dress 5: is progressing in New York. It is in itself avery fins amusement. We ree by an advertisement inserted in our columns, that a ‘‘bal costume,” is going otake place st Charruaud’y,ia White street,on the 20¢ instant Police In NCSe Charge of Stealing in Boston.— Officer Dwyer, of the lat ward, arrested on Friday night. sailor by the name of Themas Bunker, on # charge preferred by Captain Crowell, of the brig Waterloo, of stealing a boat belonging to the ig, valued at $40. It appears that the captsin had shipped three men for the brig, one of whom was Bunker, and as the vessel laid offin the stream, the captain endeavored to get them on board in the boat, but the wiad blowing o stif breeze, he found it, when about half way out, almost impossible to reach her without more help; consequently he rowed up to one of the revenue cutters, and the captain went on board to ask for aid, and while on board, the three mea in the boat cut the rope by whict she was fastened, and rowed back to shore, Ianding on the Battery, and ran off with their advance. The captain was rowed arhore by the cutter men, and, aided by the policeman, caught Bunker on the dock, whom the captain charges with stealing the boat. Justice Drinker locked hime up for trial. 6th ward poltce, arrested an old Dutoh rag-pieker, in whore possession he found a lady’s gold lepine watch. which the old woman says she found in the street; has evidently bern stolen, for which an owner is wantod. Apply tion house Arrest of a Fugitive —Officers Kelly and Tralaor, of the 10th ward, arrested on Friday night, in the pit of the Bowory theatre, s young mau cailed Levallin Marri- ron, on a charge of stealing $250 from Mr. John Nevin, residing st Washington city, on tie Ist instant, and ob- sconded at once to this city. On searching the prisoner at the station house, the officers found $119 in gold and bank bills, seoreted around his waiet in # m belt: thie money is evidently a pcrtion of that slolen from Mr. Nevin. Justice Thompson locked him up fora further hearing. Escaped Convicts John Adama, slies Allen, and Francis Smith, sins Braconier, made their encape feom the State prison at Charlestown, Mars., on Thure- cunning burglars in the country, He broke out of the same prion in August, 1846, in company with two others, one by the name of Johnson, with whom ho tra velled on foot to New York, committing various burgla- of silver ware, On arriving in New York, Johnson en. deavored to sell some of the stolen property ata jew ler’s store in Grand street, where he was detected, which appointment to mest Johnson the next day, on the Bat- tery, wher rest The property was all recovered, and the rasoain sent back to their oid quarters, from which it appears escape. Officer Cosgrove, of the lower po- lice, arrested yenterday e Gerinan by (io name of Win ticle in paper called the New York Democrat, reflecting on tho good standing of Henry L. Holeisie, likes @ German. in the sum of $500, to answer the ebarge. tive head of the 7th ine it Fy uc ce cnn’ lh eM was presented to the Se * remon! stockholders of the Saratoga and Washington Railroad Company, residing in New York and Alosny, against the management of thie road by the Directors. Had your reporter aubatitated “ Wasbington, thy report hoy have be nh rrect is, i¢ is oaloulated to mislead your re | ’ Saratoga and Washington justioe to the rare An it pearance indicated clear | day Inst. This Adams is one of the most daring and | ries on their way, and eollecting » considerable quantity | afterwards led to the arrest of Adams, who bad made au | the officers of the 10th ward made the ar- | Justice Drinker he'd him to bail | | | Statesman was about to enter. Immediately there follow- | town now-a- i | | which some of tho Ne’ the audienes, thenking them {or their.kindners, and pleading hoarseness. Hoe withdrew amid loud acclama- tions and cheers, ‘The extremely laughable and amus- ing comedy of “My Fellow Clerk”? followed, which wes «leo well received, and Mr. J. H. Hall acted with great humor and cpiit The whole concluded with “Don Ceeit Ds Bazan.” in which Mr. C. W. Clarke acted with his usual ability. The other characters. by Meners. Bellemy, Jordan and Keene, and Mrs. Phillips and Mre. Sutherland, were well susteined. On Mond ‘ble, the great Yankee comedian, will make ppearance iv the new Yankee comedy of the “Pei pie’s Condidate ” Mr. Marble will also appear fp an- other piece, avd Mr Marshall will eustain the character of Carwin, in the drame of “ Therese,”” Cuarnam Tueatar.—@he farewell benefit of Miss Clarke and Mv Walcot, last evening, was well attended, and the tradery of “King Gear? was performed by a very excellent oust The part of King Lear was played by Mr Addams, to Miss Cisrke’s Cordelia, and his acting throughout was powerfully sustained, in this iffleutt checacter. In the ciesing so-ne, where be mets and recognises Cordelia (Miss Clarke) his exsle- mation,— “ Pray theo, do mock for aa I 9 i think that is my own child, Corde —had a thrilling effeetfapou the house. Misa Clarke ecqguitted herseit with much ability, and was re- pearedly applauded, Mrs Wilkinson’ performed.the part ot Goneril in @ very creditable manner, and the picee went off very sucossefully. At the con- clusion of the performance, Mr. Addams was called out, and’ msde his eppesrance before the curtain, where he bowed and immediately retired amid cheering. Miss Clayke was hereupon loudly called for and appear- ed, led forth by Mr Hirld, when she was euthu: jeat- ly applauded. Having also bowed, ehe retired. “ Tomp- kins Blue”? succeeded, in which Mr. Walcot took the part of Tompkins. During the performanos, be was fre- quently greeted with applause We would remind the friends ot Mr. Add: ‘hat his benefit is fixed for to- morrow evening. ‘The bill will embrace a powerful com- bisation of attractions, to which we refer his numerous admirers and friends. m aman, ia. Cincus, Bowery Amruitmmatne —The feats of the ring seem to be the most favorite amusement about days,asthe Amphitheatre, tho only circus now exhibiting in the city, has bs attended during the week. Burties, enterprising maa. and keeps a #i novelty or mew performer, and spares uo expense in pro- curing them for his house! This is the proper way to make the house popular. They will commence on Moi day with » series of most brilliant equestrian, gym tie and other performances; and now chat the weather bas become settled and comfortabls, ve do not doubt that there will bo quite a rush to the Cireus. Cuaistr’s Mivetrers.—The performances of this un que band are really of the highest order; our most Tespeotable and wealthy fumilies patronizs them; stran- gers visiting the city never ieave it without giving them several visits,the childrea look uponaSaturday afternoon visit to Christy’s, the greatest of treate; in fact, they are universal favorites, and they faithful to the! words, also. as not one of the subscribers to their con- oerte—price cents per night, cash dowm—cam ever accuse them ot squirming out of th their promises; end moreover, th jor critics sbout town sre unanimous in their pri them. All musical companies are not so lucky. The; commence their 24th week at Mechanics’ Hall ' to-mor- row (Monday) evening. Sauce Minstrecs.—The varied programmes of these performers, inciuding #6 they do, instramental and Yooal music, with 2 due seasening of puns and conun- rums, are received nightly, with great gusto, by lar; audiences The Sable Minstrels are srideatly Koatiog down that tide which, as Shakespeare sys, ‘wien taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.” They hada very crowded house yesterday afternoon and evening. Campseiy’s Minstrecs, who have j ® mort succeesful tour through the Eaatet mence a series of their concerts on Tu next, at the Minerva Rooms, in Broadway Merxowron — This popular place ef rerort closed last night. We understand that it is to be rebuilt in splen- did style, aud re-open about the lact of the present month, under the proprietorship of Mr. C. White. Broapway Opron.—At this of ami it Model Artists are the staple entertainments. aoa ceroaee Room.—Here ote pias is produeing au- merous fableara every evening. He hase ¢ em] ny of Model Artists. . oe Lo Orrra in Pruitapetenia.—* Lucretia Borgia” was re- peated, last night, to another large house. Troffl i very fine actress, and what is more, a beautiful singer; but we confers we do not see ia her the immense power York critios have given her. Her in Gothsm, was, doubtlers, mainly owing to the extreme gorgevusness and dazzle of the o in which appeared, while the coldness with which Biscaccianti was reo-ived, in certain circles, was owing to the New Yorkers’ lack of appreciation for music unadorned by th least, comparatively ‘ing, adventitious trap- pings of the scene painter and the upbolsterer, aided by briiliant choruses. We are not disposed to make any comparisons between the two prime donne, The styles of both are quite different, and both are excellent. Nor should we have said the little we have done on the sub- ject, but foran unkind attempt, on the part of certain New York critics, to exalt the ome at the expemse of de- crying the other ~a epirit which certain persons are try- Taken from a Rag-Picker —OfMoer Mincho, of the | to the above named officer, at the 6th ward fta- | | | | i} | Schnectady”’ for | though! don’t approve of ali you do and assy, | aud do iu- | am, obedient), | rather than disappoint tl ing to introduce here, if the movement of the managers, in depriving Biscaecianti of one of the parts fer which she was engaged, is to be regarded os an evidence. Our psopie wish fair play, and they willhave it, In Philadel- phia we want simple justice. Jf, however, there should appear to be, from any quarter, e disposition on the part of a cliquo or cliques, to crush a lady whose genius is trensoendent, merely because she hap; 0 Ame- ricau blood in her veins, the great pulse of the commu- nity will beatin her favor, and she will be sure to triamph — Pennsylvanian, March ith, The italian Opera. New Youx, March, 11, 1848, I,ia common with many other friends of the Opera, regret exceedingly the tenor of your late ar- ticles on that subjost.and feel convinced tat upon re- flection, you wili see ihe injury which you have, doubt- jess unintentionelly, done to that eatablishmet It must be borne in mind in the first place, that the Opera management has been conducted by gentlemen of the first reapeotadility in this city, who have no more interest init thon you or I; thelr chject being singly to bliah i¢ upon a flem bain, believing that after thi ties which beset every new enterprise, shall have rome it will maintain itself. Dear “im: been o" fe thisend, this committee have devoted a vast deal of time, labor and money; they have audited and oerti- fied to'every account before payment, and in seve instences have out of their own pockets supplied d eleucies to the extent of several thousands of dollars, in order to maintain the credit of the establishment; with- out, however, say moral or legal responsibility om their part as to the debtr, and with not the remotest prospect of over being reimbursed. In this care it in surely neither fair nor politic thus to attack men who, from purely disinterested motives, are making heavy sacrifices for the good of others. It has been deemed advisable tointermit the season at this period, ia order to avail of ® good subsoription list in Philadeipbis, whick promizes mae return. The debts meantime boing liquidat the faith of the company is maintained, and the oper will probably re-open eaaly, in April witha uew and favorite play, which must be profitable and popular. There are pearl the subscribers to the Opera, some ten or @ dozen liberal centiomen, hesides one of the owners, who are willing and ready to advance money ¢ public, and who have carried it on for ® month past by their private purses, ‘T are again other subroribers, and many of them, who as- sume greet airs, lie off on their rofas and expect tho concern to go on,” without, however, doing any thing, nd indeed refusing to daenything, towards it ; With these you eurely do not nide,as your liberal offer of ono hundred dollars proves thet you are willing to do your share. It is, thereiore, Incumbent pon you pnd all of ua ¢o place our shoulder to thy wheel and raiee the vehicle oul of the mire, having dono which, you may be arsared if cannot but go on smoothly, To Affect thir, our imfluence rather than money is wanted, and you will, I am eure, give both willingly, if necessary, it is proper to Add that the expenses of the company, by jadictous manngerient, have been cut down nearly two thousand dollars per month, and they are still farther to be reduced. Thero is one great drawback to the success of the Opera, which I,shall touch upon ata future mowent, ond {t comes from a rource whenos the contrary should be expected. If you are kind enough to insert this long atatement, you Will confer an act of justice and generonity; anu ol: ut thiok there is a vein of moral right left in you y t ours, though @ subseriber, nota coms One Wuo Kroes, mittee man,