The New York Herald Newspaper, March 14, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. North-west Carver of Pelton and Nassau sts. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, Sunday included.) She United States ma. to include the post- Saturday—6 cents United States nelude the as inthe Eng he day of the departure of or? in Bur pe, with intelligence the lmerican contiment to the datest mo- iptions ‘ane advertisementy, received by true Vivienne. Paris; PL Simond. 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The Mextean Tresty—Its Consequences at Home, A dead silence has pervaded the newspaper press since the ratification of the treaty with Mexico, on Friday last. The press and the astand still—the people, the the people who constitute the nation, are not so. ‘They have received the ratification with plea- sure, look upon it as a fortunate result, and are ulitogether open and decided in its support, and believe in its beneficial consequences; but the press istoo much under the influence of politi- eians, and the politicians have not made up their miod as to what is to grow out of it, or the effect it will have on political results at home. During the discussions on the treaty, the general opinion prevailed that it would be rejected. This, perheps, may have tended to prevent the preparation of the public mind, among politicians and the newspapers, which a belief in its ratifi- cation might have produced. The ratification, therefore, has come on them suddenly and un- nwares; and all of them are et sixes and sevens, oF cneanlatine an ite oon sequences. Yet there are some exceptions to this; and one of the most important we find is an influential and leading whig journal of Kentucky. The Louis- ville Journal, speculating on the belief that the treaty before the Senate would result in peace between the two countries, indulges in a variety of views as to the consequences which such a peace would produce on parties at home. Here are the remarks :— “When peace is established between this country and Mexioo, no one oan pretend that there is say longer the flightest reason for any forbearance in discusring the rogress, snd conerqnences of the war. Mr. Poli peace with ; but be has no power to da. clare an armistice or amnertyat home = The signing of of the treaty of peace with Mexico will be th arraigning him openly and formsily on a bill ment which bas been in some sort suspended durin, hen look into the inexpediency and war- tonnets of the war; we may eum up its millions of cost ie d of Miveslosi end broken constitutions ite te and sorrows, its baleful effects upon morels. the imminent dangers incurred o conneoting the destiny of the republic wich that of & foreign nation, without the impat. of mora! treason—" aid and comfort to the enemy” Mr. Polk and his abettors must now stand forth and render an account for $150 100.000 Spent (o acquire @ territory which might have been pur- chased for tert thaw the sum now to be paid in cash to Mexico. And to thie .ccount will be added the other fearfal items to which we have aluded The party in power will uow meet with » fearfu! retribution, like that of 1540. The preple wil sweep (hem from power; and may We no! hope that they will keeo in mind the mis. deeds of their servants longer than four years, and net soon again commit power into the honda of « party #0 focompetent, «> vuprincipied, and so wisked! These dase and selfish comagoga vo been trusted often enovg?. They have uever held power but to ebuse it; and th y orrer until there is « redical enenge in the elements of the parry Wireney come into power thes {uto corrup and every -. from which che country ng honest ad sbis men in their at A wine courr of administration sooo lulls the people inte se- cuciy, aod the demagngucs come again into power. If we may rot hope the these maufetiowe ars at brought ¢ 4 by the fea ful diegraces rificw: to leas: bope that tion wil the mation bi misdeeds been driven we do at be present administra gotten or forgiven. and t vioate & longer breathing mpell { baseness, incapacity, corruption, and wiekedoces ot exa y correspond with t r bh the ratification of this tre # produced on our mind; yet there muy be som curacy in such views, and we may be misiaken; but we doubt it. When we turn to the history of this countr¥, we find that views of our Louisville contemporary ere not supported by past times or past events. Jn such & free country as this, every man must, of course, have aright to different opinions, and different convictions exist among an independent people. Tu # where the ag- gregate impulses of the human heart are as free as the electricity cf the solar system, the nega- tive and tl itive forces will always develope themselves fully and completely during the pro- grees of every great change and every great oppes free government, public event. It isthe character of our govern- ment to ehow many varying and conflicting opinions; and this character lias been developed from the colonial times up to the present day— through the revolution, as well as through the last war with England Ia the time of the revolution, there was a war ¢ party developed—the whige of that » war party; the tories the peace » who approved of the old connec. tion with the mothercountry. The termination of that war elevated the whigs to power and in- fluence, ly and politically, over the new destroyed forever the position and The last war with Eng- at of 1512—developed similar features. and a pe day formin. mora pro lanc D u ntevent, the American peo- 1 d vo political camps—the democrats or r cai » possessed the } of the government, 1 supported the war; end the federalists, who were the opposi- tion, and hostile tothe war. That war was as xpensive, as unequal, but less brilliant, than of the revolution, or the recent war V Jexico; but yet its termination en- s a party, and even handed over | on Monday evening, 27th instant. their name to detestation; whilst the democrats obtained a new lease of power that lasted for u quarter ofa century. During the recent contest | with Mexico, the democrats, or the loeotocos of the present day, possessed the government, ori- ginated the war, supported the war by their votes in Congress, and by their skill and ma- nagement, elsewhere. They have been opposed, more or less, by the Whigs of the present day, as they are called. The inception of the war pre- sented a small opposition. Gradually this op- position increased, uvtil all the political leaders ot the whig party—Webster, Clay, Clayton, and others—became identified with a strong and powerful opposition to its conception, its con- tinuanee, its policy, its morality, and its results. These are the historical facts of the revolu tionary war, the war with England, and lastly, of the Mexican war. Is there any reason to be- lieve that human nature has been changed with- in the last century? or that the termination of a glorious and succeas{ul war, like that with Mexico, even at the expense of a hundred ora hundred and thirty millones of dollars, will have a different tendency from that of any previous war? orthat human nature has been changed? We doubt it very much; but yet we are not pre- pared to pronounce a definitive judgment. The only redeeming trait in the character of the Whig party, and which may tend to save them, is that the younger portion of them nobly sus- tained this war, by pouring out their blood like water in defence of their country, even in oppo- sition tothe policy of their principal leaders. We may go no farther than the families of Mr Clay and Mr. Webster, the two leaders of the whig party, both of whom have lost sons in that war; and example after example might be enu- merated of*similar facts on the subject. Mr. Calboun’s position and course have been unique; yet, we have no doubt, patriotic and American in the highest degree. Although he took no steps to originate or bring on the war, he has been one of the most important 1nfluences in bringing it toa successful termination. We doubt, therefore, whether this Mexican war and its results will redound either to the disadvantage of Mr. Polk’s administration, or those associated with him, as much as some of the whigs may believe; neither do we think that now, when the war is over, the whig leaders will like very much to mike that a great issue in the Presidential elec- tion, if they can help it. At all events, Mr. Polk, and the administration, including Mr. Bu- chanan, Mr. Marcy, and Mr. Walker, may claim some credit, mingled of course with errors, for the manner in which the war has been waged, and the position in which they find themselves at its termination. We have no doubt that the subject itself wil] form one of the most important issues in the spproaching Presidential election, and that the result of the discussions will be much the same as has been developed in other ages of the world, and in those portions of Ame- rican history to which we have referred. As the matter now stands, we therefore think that the present administration and the demo- cratic party have the vantage ground, if they know how to use it. But do they know? Riots 1x Concress ann Evsrwaerz.—We are not disposed to be too severe with frail mortali- ty—we know the weakness of human nature, and ere more disposed to pity than to censure—ta,for- give then to punish. But while we would foster this clemency and approve and encourage it in individuals towards individuals, if carried into the laws it becomes a weakness, and the laws themselves become a mockery and a laughing- stock. Perhaps one cause why our legislative halls and our large cities are so often disgraced by scenes of riot, tumult and disorder, is the fact that men suffer their own private teelings—their pity, their sympathy and their kindness—to pre- operative, and virtually to nullify it. W'the laws are made to vaccillate and vibrate as men’s feel- ings vaccillate and vibrate, we are reduced to a pitiable condition indeed; for it may then be said we have no laws. We have, in common with every well regu lated mind in the community, noticed with sorrow and regret the accounts lately contained in all the journals, of the disgraceful scene on the floor of Congress, and also of the disgrace- ful fight in the streets of Baltimore on Sunday last. Wecannot distinguish between the two, except it be to condemn the first, more even than the latter case. If we regret the occurrence of such scenes in Congress, much more ought we to regret that private feelings of individual kind- ness and sympathy have been permitted to pre- | vail over justice, and to silence, extinguish, and | annihilate the law in this matter and on this | ocezsion. We may now expect a constant suc- | ceasion of such scenes, through such laxity. Now that the established law in Congress is that men mey fight in the very midst of business, and apologise, and there is an end of it, we may expect men to fight and apologise, and disgrace themselves and the country. We | do not mean to dispute the fact of the personal | amiability and respectability of the two gentle- men concerned; but we mean to say, a bad pre- cedent has been set forthe future. They ought have been expelled the House as an example, and to prove that there 1s law and order in the House of Representatives. As we read the ac- count on its reaching our office, we felt much surprised that the Speaker, as presiding judge, | ruler, and dictator in that assembly, (for he | possesses absolute power,) had not at the instant ordered the two into custody. We hope no more such scenes may occur; but we fear it, with too much reason, for where there is no law, there can be no order. Re-orrninc or tHe Opera.—We certainl. showed some prudence and moderation the other day, in determining to wait and see the reault, before we pronounced a decided opinion upon the affair of the re-opening of the Opera. Things certainly did Jook rather ominous, and a great clamor began to be raised. People thought that the suspension was too much like a bank suspension, leaving no hopes of resumption. We paused—we feared ; but we waited. We are now quite pleased to find that the public ap- prehension was unfounded—the Opera re-opens Success to the enterprise. Let us now hope that, profiting by past experience, the establishment will take a fresh start, and that, in future, it will be ma: naged on sound, economical principles, and placed, by prudence and care, on a sure footing. There are good materials on hand—a liberal pub- lie—a handsome house—no lack of patrons. The chief thing wanted is, we believe, a good ma- nagement. Let,’ then, the managers be cum- posed of those who understand musical affairs— let the Opera be conducted as an Opera, and not as a sugar house, a comptoir, or a lawyer’s office, aod all will be well. We shall have, as we ought to have, a stable, prosperous, and delight- ful Opera in this, our great and wealthy city. “From Rio Janzino —We have received files of the Jornal do Comercio and Correio Mercantil, to the 17th Januar hese dates are not so late by eleven days as previously received, as in yesterday’s Herald we gave allthe mercantile news at Rio upto the 28th January. The British steamer of war Alecto was at Rio on the 1th, awaiting the arrival of the Engheh packet, in which Mr. Gore, the new charge d’affairs to Montevideo, was expectea—he would proceed there in the Alecto. The news which the Alecto brought to Rio from Montevideo and a | Buenos Ayres, hes been all anticipated here by directarrivals, Enatanp anp Cuna.—There can be little doubt that the recent speech of Lord George Ben- tinck, in the British Parliament, ia relation to England seizing the island of Cuba, was intend- ed as a sort of feeler, to ascertain whether such an act would be tolerated or justified by the Uni- ted States; and we are surprised that the subject has not been referred to by Congress in some way orother, Its neglect to do so may perhaps have been caused by the debates and agitation onthe treaty with Mexico; but now that that matter is disposed of, we hope that this very im- portant subject will not be passed over in silence. The United States and Cuba are geographically so situated that the former could not tolerate the ownership of the latter being transferred to any of the great European powers. With the own- ership of that island vested in England, that haughty and imperious power would possess a control over this country of a most tremendous nature. With the improvements aud discove- riesin ocean steam navigation, and with her immense navy, she could exercise complete con- trol over the whole of the commerce of the Uni- ted States, and compel us to be continually in dread of her naval power, or to reconstruct our navy on a scale that would enable it to cope with hers. Self-preservation, the first law of nature, seeme to demand that we should not tolerate the transfer of that island to any Europsan power, and to insist, that if Spain has any intention of parting with it, that ste shall transfer it to the United States. Congress, we hope, will soon give their attention to the matter. What is best to be done, they best know; but tor ourself, we think it would be judi- cious for Congress, the war-making pow- er, to pass unanimously, if possible, a reso- tion requesting the President of the United States, through our Minister, to inform the Spa- nish government, in a solemn manner, that the transfer of the Island of Cuba to the British go- veroment, with the view of permanently pos- sessing it, under any pretence whatever, will be looked upon by the government and people of the United States as a just cause of war, and direct- ing, also, a copy of the same to be transmitted to the British government through our Minister in London. If such a resolution as this were passed with any degree of unanimity, we think it would have the effect desired. England, in the present state of affairs in Europe, would dread a war with the United States. She may be prepared for a war with France, which she expects to be engaged in one of these days; but a war with the United States would derange her plans, and would be avoided as long as possible. It is to be hoped that now, as the treaty is dis- posed of, Congress will take some proper action oa this important matter. OssEquixs oF THE Hon. Jonn Quincy ADAMS. —We give in our columns to-day, an extremely accurate and interesting account of the obsequies of the late Hon. John Quincy Adams, in his na- tive place, the town of Quincy, formerly Brain- tree. Inasmuch as we knew that these obaequeis would be attended by all the relatives and neigh- bors of the illustrious deceased, and by the autho- Tities and citizens of that town, and as we thought they would be different from the showy specta- cles here and elsewhere, and of a most solema and melancholy character, we despatched a re- porter there, specially to furnish a report of them, and the result of his labors will be found in this day’s paper. We are sure the account will be read with melancholy interest by the public generally. Tax Ocean Sreamer Unirgp Srarss.—The new steamship United States will go out on her second trial trip this morning. She is to leave the foot of Ninth street at 10 0’clock, and will probably pass the Battery about half-past 10. We understand it is the intention of her owners to proceed directly out to sea, and return after an wucumee we we uayor Common Council. Boanp or ALDERMEN, Mooday, March 13.—Alderman Meserole in the chair. minutes of the precedin, meeting was read a1 proved. mi » Policemen.—Communieation from the Mayor, show- ing the number of policemen which were dismissed and resigned during the year 1847. aha in favor of paying to Dr. Cameron’ the sum of $28, for services rendered at the City Prison. Adopted. Piers.—Report in faver of granting to C. Vanderbilt, a lease for pier No.1, East River. Laid on the table. Report in favor of paying to Dr. Gardner the sum of $17, for services rendered. Adopted in concurrence. Streets Sct ly favor of paying $561, being the amount which owners of property object to pay for the paving of Fulton street with Russ pavement, in front of the New Yurk Herald office and Sun office. Adopted. Piers.— Report in favor of extending the pier at the foot of Duans street, 225 feet. Adopted in concurrence. Report in favor of peying to Dr. W. F. Bell, $5 75 fo: tervices rendered. Adopted in ocneurrence Ex-Mayor Niller, of Newark, appsared in chamber, was introduced to the members of the Board, and was invited to a seat by the side of the President. Damage —Report in favor of reimbursing James R. Smith, in the rum of $275, for damages reosived by the overflow of his cellar, in consequence of the improper condition of the sewer in Peck lip. Adopted in con- currence Report in favor of paying to Louis Knapp and Charles Neill the sum of $100 each, as bell-ringers. Adopted in concurrence. Piers.—Report in favor of leasing to Moesrs. Cox, Conduit & Cox, the pier at the foot of Dey street the sum of $3000 per annum, Adopted, in concarren Peck Sli Report in favor of leasing Peok slip to John Saxton, at the aunual rent of $3000. Adopted in coneurre: Comm tion from the Alms Ho relative to the eale of lots om the ground Referred. Appropriation.—Reaolution in Savor of granting $1000 - building a new house for Hose Co, 7, in 18th street. aerred 6 ‘Resolution in favor of lighting Troy street with § . in favor of lighting Goerek street with gas. ferred. A preamble and resolution wera offered b: Purser, relative to the tramsportation of e1 Referred Ald. Saitn moved to take up the subject of the ap- propriation of $1,500 for the Institution for the Blind. Ald Purser woved ‘an amendment, directing the Mayor to signe warrant for that amount in favor of thatinstitution. Adopted. Resolution—In favor of hte | the Mayor to fur- nish this Board with s list of all the robberies, burgia- ries, Ko. as entered on the books at the different police stations, police courts, amd tho Chief's office, and the disposition of the property Tecovered from those robbe- ries &c. Adoptes Ald Cro.ivs offered a resolution in favor of referring the new police bill back to the special committee, to missioner, ue hospital Ald. rants. uch amendments as may be necessary without the present system. Ado The Board adjourned until Thursday evening next at 7 o'clock. Police Intelligen: Revolting Serne at the Police Office. Yesterday morn- the watch returns beford Justice Osborne, officer ofthe 6th brought ina boy of about 11 ho is bout 17 ye by the ey were in pid state of intox: ; the boy could not walk straight without the aid of some one, and the gitl could scarcely drag one leg after the other; the officer said he found in Elm street, with « crowd of boys around them; the girl bad fellon the side waik and cut her face, which was bleediog, and smeared with her hands ‘all over her face end dress, giving her a frightful appear- ance. Such ascene as this is truly terrible to witness; two so young, in = beastly state of intoxication, clinging to each other as found, er and sister, and when separated by the officer oried and yelled in a most piti- ful manner, creating # commieeration and x» degree of horror from all who witnerssd them, to think that ebil- dren #0 young should be found drunk in the public streets ; @ scene like this, even in the police office, is but rarely witness:d. The te committed them both to the Tombs for s further hearing when sober. Grand Larceny —OMloer Whittlesey, of the lst ward, arrested yesterday, an old loafer called Henry Meyer, who was caught on board the brig Peruvian, lying at pier No 8. carrying off a quadrant worth $10, % coat values in the pocket of which was a book conta! ag pbs 4 Captain cen master of the q is being @ clear case, old Harry was looked for trial by Jantloe Orborae, i i sas tensive ‘ebbery —Some expert thief entared the vault of th: ‘Exchange Benk of Virgi “t Peters- burg, om the 9th inst., stealing therefrom $15,000 in Lt Lf of that benk, believed to be in notes of the of 100, $20, $15. A reward of $1000 is offered for the thirf, and 10 per cent on all or any portion of the stolen money returned to the bank. We tend that the ouster left the bank a few momenne ae moments, during which tims robbery was effected A Dishonest Servant. Officer Congrove, of the lower police, and MoManus of the 6th ward, arrested yoster- day @ servant women be fad name of Marianna Siee, for- merly in the employ of Mra Hamblin, the notress, re- riding in Franklin street, on a charge of stealing. at va- rious times, wearing apparel amounting to $50 and up- wards, belonging to Mrs Hamblin, while in her employ. On aearching the room occupied by this woman, at No. 68 Elisabeth street, @ large quantity of clothing and several articles of jewelry, all of which have been iden- tifled by Mra. Hamblin ae a portion of perty, were forced, The 4 Justlée Osborne for examination. a alah; TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. 8 —— Summ:ry. The news from Washington, received last evening by telegraph, is very interesting. The most important part of it is the intelligence respecting the selection of commissioners: to take the ratified treaty back to Mexico. It seems that Mr. Sevier, the Senator from Arkansas, has been selected for this purpose ; and if more are united with him, we understand it will be the Hon. Louis McLune, of Maryland, with some other eminent man. The selection ef Mr. McLane is a very happy one. This distinguished statesman was con nected with the settlement of the Oregon ques- tion, when minister to the court of St. James— has a name, a reputation, and a high character— and is welt known in England, France, and throughout Europe. A body of commissioners composed of such men as Mr. Sevier, Mr. Mc- Laue, and another, selected to take the treaty back to Mexico, will give an importance to the movement which will have an influence over the world, and even over the demoralised states- men of Mexico. if in the weakness or wickedness of the mo- ment, the Mexican government should refuse to ratify this treaty—coming under the auspices of such men as these—they will deserve to be placed without the pale of civilized diplomacy, and the responsibility will be thrown on them. In view of the possibility of Mexico rejecting the amended treaty, we learn that Mr. Cass will seize the first oppertunity to call up the ten regi- ment bill, and urge its prompt passage. The Senate was not in session yesterday, having adjourned until Tuesday (to-day) upon the conclusion of their labors on the treaty. In the House of Representatives, a resolution was offered declaring it expedient to adopt a rule to expel members who may engage in personal con- flicta on the floor of the House. A petition trom the national reformers of Brooklyn was present- ed by Mr. Murphy, and a resolution proposing to carry out the peculiar views of that party rela- tive to the public lands, was offered by Mr. Slingersland. Communications relative to the ocean steam and mail service, were received from the Executive department and patent office. The bill to organise a territorial government in Oregon, was made the special order of the day for the 28th inst. A resolution providing that the judges of the Supreme Court be selected for aterm of years, instead of for life, was laid on the table by a vote of 83 to 68. Late news from Santa Fe, legislative proceed- ings, &c., &e., will be found among our despatch- es below. SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS TO MEXICO. Important Diplomatic Movement. The Ten Regiment Bill, . Se. Sie, dio, Wasuineton, March 13—3 P. M. The President will ask to-morrow for a com- mission to Mexico, to close up the treaty. Louis McLane, of Maryland, is supposed to be the man. General Cass will call up the ten regiment bill, his object being to show the Mexicans that they must accept the treaty, or a new army of ten thousand men. i Wasninaton, March 13—5} P. M. We learn from official authority, that the President will nominate Mr. Sevier as the com- missioner to Mexico, and not Mr. McLane, with’ the treaty ; and that he will resign his seat in the Senate to-morrow, with a view to the ac- ceptance of the new appointment. Z if three commissioners, however, be appoint: ed, Mr. McLane and one whig may be included ; and the whig may try to have avoice in the matter of the final ratification of the treaty. A Minister will be required at Mexico, a’ fact of which Mr. Sevier has been apprised. Rnewe srum Santa eo. . _. Prrrssureu, March 13, 1848. Mr. McKnight has ariived at St. Louis trom Bae Fe, which place he Jeft on the 5th of Fe- ruary. Colonel Newby was left in command at Santa Fe, Major Reynolds at Taos, and Colonel Balls at El Paso. — General Price and staff would leave for El Paso on the first of March. A court martial has been organised at Santa Fe, but the names of the officers composing it were not known. Don Francisco Raben committed suicide while coming down the river. He was partial: et Hehadalarge amount of money wit im. Col. Cook has been ordered to ment in Mexico. Steamboat Accident, PittssurGcu, March 18, 1848. A steamboat disaster occurred at Dog-tooth Bend, by a collision between the Yazoo and Swatara. The latter boat immediately sank, and her cargo, a valuable one, will be nearly a total loss. There was an_ insurance on her to the amount of $70,000. Fortunately no lives were lost. The report of the blowing up of the steamer Frolic, and the loss of several lives near Henna- pen, in the Mississippi, turns out to have been a mistake. join his regi- Arrest of the Man who Shot Hughes durt the Riot. cel Bautimore, March 13, 1848 Anthony Costello, one ot the rowdies en- gaged in the fearful fire riot in this city yeater- lay morning, and who shot and killed the fire- man Hughes, has been arrested. A Woman Murderea. Axpany, March 18, 1848, A young man, named George Edwin, was committed to jail ona crete of having caused the death of a prostitute of the name of Ruth Ann Grovenburg, at her lodgings in Church street, on Sunda SHIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SRESION. Senate. Wasninaton, Marob 18, 1848, ‘The Senate wae not is session to-day, having, on day night adjourned over to Tuvaday, in order to obtain a little rest after their long sessions and arduous labors on the Mexican Treaty. House of Representatives. The House of Representatives was opened with the usual formalities, and the presentation of a number of petitions, THE MEMORRS DESKS, Mr Twomas Burien Kina offered « resolution pro-, ing to dispense with the members’ desks The roso- jution was, on motion, laid on the table by the following vote: Yeas 76, nays 68. VE TO PERSONAL CONFLICTS. of New York, offered a resolution, de- claring it expedient for the House to adopt a rule for the expulsion of members ergaged in personal conflicts in the House, which line over. THR PUBLIC LANDS. Mr. SurnorRiann, the auti-rent member from Albany, iblio lands presented a resolution providing that th shall hereafter be sold to actus! settlers fitty per guard effectually, land speculators, the hands of individuals or compen: the sad snd disorganising scen cently exhibited on the immense manorial State of New York. Murrny, of New York, presented the pett- National Reformers and oth of ror of what is called the “ Freedom of is.”” In other words, to grant to each bona fide settler on the national doi @ stipulated number of sores, free of all expense, save, perhaps, the surveyor’s fee. Anp: Jounson, of Tennesaeo, offered a resolution declar! that the “hard-fisted” farmers and mecha- nics of country ought not to be overlooked in the pe date of the offices and emoluments of the go- vernment. This proposition “for Buvkum” created some merriment smong the members, and wes laid on the table by the following decisive vote—87 to 7. upors of THe Surneme Court Jagon Tromrson, of Mississippi, presented for the consideration of the Houre a resolution providing that the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States be hereafter appointed for a tera of years, instead of be- ing chosen for life, as st present The resolution was laid on the table by a vote of 83 to 68, INTERNAL TRADE AND ComMERcE, ko Mr Natnan B Haxw, of New York, reported a bili authoring the Secretary of the Treasury to obti returns or etatementa of internal trade merce. He also, on le od a bill authorizing | the United States to ed with the coste of eui's, brought on by the government against citizens, where it fails of success; which was referred to the Committees on the Jadiciary. TERRITORIAL GOTERNMENT OF ORKGON, Mr Rooawsur, of usetts, moved to take the bill providing tori | Massed: for the organisation of o terri Seance & Cogn, and make it the special order of day for the 28h of Maroh, which was carried, OCEAN STEAM SERVICE, Ko ko.” The Speaker laid befne the House « communication from the executive department in relatien to the ocesn steam service of the United States The Speaker also ® communication in relation to the Patent and ome in relation to the United States Mail Service. They were all orde:ed to be printed. ‘The tiouse then ‘adjourned. NEW YOUK LEGISLATURE. ‘Aunany, Mareh 18, 1848. Seni CANAL OFFICERS aw ATH. * Mr. Fine laid on the Me ry solution declaring that LA! et jews he canal officers of Kee can not fc the di f their offices on bg wc ener Perform the duties of thei BANKING. Mr. WiLL1aMs geve notice of a bill to protect holders of ge yey ” of safety fund banks. ir. AYRaULT, in auswer to an inqui yat to him b; Mr. Williams, said the reason why tb z 9 committes the was ‘wonl some $20,000,000 banking oapital out of 08. beak THE PLAN OF BROOKLYN, Mr. Bocxes reported favorably to the bill to alter com- missioners’ plan of Brooklyn. THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMMISSARY GENERAL. Mr. Hatt offered a resolution, which was au: a colling on the late commissary general for an scceunt of his expenditures of certain moneys appropriated. BROOKLYN CITY CHARTER, The bill to amend the city charter of Brooklyn, was passed. THE EMIGRANT BILL. ar Emigrant bill was referred, to be reported com- late. P THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS ON P! ‘The report of the Commissioners on Pri taken up, and ocoupied the remainder of The report was revd through the second chapter, with out any »mendments being made, when the committee rose, and the Senate adjourned. Assembly, BRIDGH OVER THE HUDSON. Mr. Paar reported agaiost Mr. Charlock’s bill for a bridge over the Hudson, at Albany. REMOVAL OF THE CAPITOL. Mr. Cwantocx reported for the consideration of the House, bill to remoys the o»pital of New York. BILLS PARED ‘To amend the charter of the Brooklyn City Hospital. To allow the Tonawanda Railway Company farther time within whieh to lay heavy rail. ‘To punish seduetion asa crime, by a vote of 70 to 10. To punish abduction ass crime, by a vote of 83 to 17. ENT FOR ABORTION. Mr. Gai N gave notice of a bill to amend the act to punish the crime of abortion. AN IRON RAILING FOR WASHINGTON PARK. Mr. Watsu laid on the tables resolution, that a se- leet committee be appointed to visit New York, to in- quire into the propriety of building an iron railing around Washington Park. THE LABORS OF STATE PRISON CONTICTS. Mr. Waen called vp the question on agreeing with the report of the committee of the whole on the bill to prevent the convicts of Sing Sing being employed in cut- ting stone Mr Cox moved to recommit the bill, with instructions toamend it so as to confine its operations to largs con- tracts. This was lost, by & vote of 53 to 33, The repert of the committee of the whole was then disagreed to—52 to 34; and the bill was lost. THE GENERAL MAILROBD BILL, The general railroad bill was thea taken up, and de- bated until the hour of adjournment. Markets. Bautimere, March 13 ~ Flour—A geod demand, with sales of 1000 barrels City Miils at $6 123, which isan advance. Wheat—Wo note sales of 2000 bushels, in- cluding Maryland red and white at $1 30 a $1 37. Corn—The market was dull, with a downward tenden- ey. We note sales of 6000 bushels, including white mixed at 430., and yellow do. at 490, Rye—No change was perceptible. Whiskey was inactive Boston, March 13.—Flour—The market was firm, and sales of 800 barrels were mi eluding good western brands, at $6 60 a $6 62)¢, closing frm, with an upward tendency. Cora—There was a‘brisk business doing, and the esles reached 10,000 bush. inoluding mixed and yel- low, at 66. 590. Oats—We note rales of 3000 bushels, at 480, Rye—BSales of 500 bushels, at 850. Provisions were inactive. Whiskey, dull. a IMPORTANT FROM VENEZUELA.—We are in re ceipt of files of El Republicano, a paper published in Caracas. The dates are to the 19th ult. This paper is favorable to Monagas’s party, and of course denounces General Paez’s movement againsthis administration. The following 1s the account given in it of the state of affairs in Ve- nezuela at that date:— Having received accounts from all the provinces of the Republic, we are in s position to afford our read en accurate account ofthe actual condition of Paex’s faotion, and of the resources which they have to carry on the civil war, The cantons of Calabozo, Chaguara- mas,and Oritueo, are the only ones which hay the government. and who have put jer the orders of General Paez, to bear ‘ms against the administration But in these same tons, the parishes of Sombrero and Barbacoas, in Ca- 20,and Cheguaramel. Potreros, Pascus, and Sante iu C) made contra pro- inst the Paes faoc- pure end Barinss are all up in and from Barcelona quite a numerous force has marched against the rebels. Guaya- na, Merida, Trojillo, and Coro, keep faithful to the government, and in this latter named ‘province the taki measures against Maracaibo, which is the only capita! of a province that has followed the {nsurrectionary movement. Paes’s faction then isre™ duced to the small circle of the towns of Alto Llano’ which without the elements of war, with publie opinion divided, stacked by an army of more than 10,000 men, who are all bearing down on it from different quar- tera, cannot hold out very long before it gives im its obe- dience to the government. iececaibo cannot in any way assist them, and from this time forward will not have any beariugyon the condition of these towns, which aor ina few days be occupied by the constitutional Ps. From all the provinces and towns of the republic. the most cheering demonstrations of fidelity to the constitu tional government have been received, and it is mueh to be regretted that certain provincial authorities should have plunged the heroic city of Maracaibo into this scandalous outbresk against the government. Ove of the causes assigned for their course of conduct has been the unhappy and deplorabie death of the brave repre sentative Salas, who defended with such urgency in the House of Representatives the constitutional principles against the attempts which were made to upset all order and government; and it is certainly somewhat eingular that the enemies of the administration should take the death of Sslas as a pretext for a rebellion which this nobie representative was totally opposed to. Never have thers, in this sountry, been seen more ano- malous and scandalous p’ for revolting against the established gi d thin shows the un. happy sit ken Venezuelians have piseed themselves, in haying thus precipitated their country into » c1vil war, without any justifiable motives Isis to be lamented certain inhabitants of try, as now it will be to apply the antidote, and clear the body social of all such noxious elements. The government had taken especial care to protect foreigners resident in the republic, against any attack or injury trom the civil com- motions ; and, in order to effect this, the follow- ing circular had been sent to the Governors and i of the various provinces: a6 much s@ possible, the sad consequences of high feeling’ din Exeeliency the President hon di P you should most especially call the attention of tl zens towards the course which it is essential to pre- serve, cepecially as regards the ghey aad property of phi 8, who remain newtral amid our political dif- feren For this purpose, you will order the pubiication ef a proclamation to this effect, in all the exmtons and ps- tishes under your jurisdiction, and erder all the autho- titles to be extremely vigilant, i tually preventing any such abuses, either on the part of any citisen, or of any foreigner who has incantiously mixed himself up with politioal affeira, Shouid this lat- ter case occur, the authorities must first seriously ad- monish such individual, and afterwards take miautes of bis acts, so that dus and accredited evidence may be had in proof of the bad conduct of euch foreigner, no that he may be made amenable to the laws regulating such conduct, sl: 8, however, remembering that not merely energy, but also much prudence is to be used in such cases. 1 am, sir, zor obedient servant, R. ACEVEDO, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The above circular was also sent to the Secre- tary of War, with directions to send it to all military officers ; in fact to every one possesa- ing any authority whatever. A circular was also sent to the various Charges d’Affaires and Consuls General from foreign powers, resident in Caracas. The following is atranslation of it:— Canacas, February 9th, 1549, The undersigned, Secretary of State ter foreign af- fairs, haa the honor to remit sanexed to——, Charge d’Affaires for. , a copy of the communi- cation which, ander date of yesterday, (the above elrou- iar {¢ alluded to here,) was despatched from this office to the Governors of the various provinces, ordering the publication of a procismation in ali the cantons and parishes under their jurirdiction, with a view to oall the attention of ull the citizens of the repu jeward the erpecial duty which th in resproting the persons and property of foreigners rerident in the country, whe Tematn veutral amidst cur p litioal differences, and ordering them (0 recommend oil the authorities to ure the utmont diligence to prevent avy infringement on the Tights which euch foreigners are entitled to, as also to prevent the abuses thai those who do not preserve neu- trality might commit. ‘The same nole has been trans: mitted to the Seoretary of War, for communication to the officers of the army. ‘The undersig: traste that this spontaneous act of his in favor of for- ‘ignore who full thols Guide, wil bo” Gnly apprectated by ———. and that his government will res in it a new poms the desire om the part of his Excellency, the ‘resident of the Republic, to maintain ond keep up the Jat respect whioh bas thus happily led him to guard the property and rights of forgigcers, ia this mauner in every wey thy relations of friendship and good retanding which exist betwesn the two mations. ‘The undersigned takes this opportunity of reiterating the, assurance of his iaost distinguished con- siderations. KR ACEVEDO. The following Ministers had replied to the above circular, expressing their eatis‘action atits conteats:—M. C. E. David, French Consul Gen- eral; B. H. Wilson, British Charge d’Affaires; J. G, Munoz, Spanish Charge d’Ailaires; Adler- ereutz, the Swedish and Norwegian Ohare @’Affaires; Van Landsberge, Charge d’Affures from Holland; J. J. Ponce, Charge d’Affaires from the Ecuador. B. Bruzual, the editor ef El Republicano, had been appointed Governor of the province of Guarico; he announces, however, that though he has accepted the office, he shall still continue his paper, As the files from which we have extracted the above items, are all violent Monegas pupers, it is impossible to say how much reliance can be placed on all their statements. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tuearae —The ohango of prices, together with the attractive features cf the performance, had the ef- feot, last evening, of filling this theatre in almost every depextment., The first piece wes the celebrated comic drema, “The White Horze of the Peppers.” Mr, Brougham as Gerald l'epper, was pretty fuir specimen ofan Irishmen, but as a vooslist, he has vory little to commend. by Mra, Broug was very well, but her voice is rather delicate for tne effective exeou- tion of Irieh Mansfeldt, by Mr. Bass, wae old German officer, Maile. Binugy a t girl, whore love existed heaven consisted in 4 whose repose was perfuiued by nal sweetest Mowers, evineed in the frst place, ou excellent anowledge of the character sic was sustaining, aod gave to it ail the effect which gr cefal figure, elegance of style, aud exeoution of foot conld do im the brillant dis- Play of ber professional charactor osu danseuse Boux- ary, as Prince Abert, nequitted bimeeif well, und receiy- od repeated eheers. Next carsethe new bailet of * L'il. fusion dun Peintre?’ in which the sccomplished dan- s-use sppoared to great advantage. Ia the Scene Dan. sante L'Iliusion by Malie. Blangy, the change was 60 quick, and the dancing ro chaste and elegant that the bouse unenimonely cheered her The Pas de Dw, by Misa Vallee and Mons. Wielhoff, wes very weil executed, but the crewnivg feature of this bullet, was Les Gol. ros de Cadiz, by Mdile. Biangy ond Bouxary. |i was gives with all the taste and rciesce that coud reuder ic re- markably beautiful It is now pretty evideut, that if the Park management use energy ans exe tira to omer properly for the teste end refinement of the aga, in proe ducing light and ayreeable pieces, that they will receive Next ‘Therese, the Orphan of Geneva,” was performed last night at this theatre. Mr, Marshall ap- peared as Carwin, the principal character. This gem. tlemen is am actor of no common cart, as his delineation of this character suffictertiy proved. The house was filled, and Mr. Marshall's acting ssemed to bs fully ap- preciated ; the highest enthusissm w s excited in his favor, and at the conclusion of ths pics, he was called out and received with rapturous applaure. In our eati- mation, he fully deserved the warm greeting he received, His dsclamation is elegant nnd impressive lofty, with- out bombast; and his conception of his part exhibits deep feeling and talent, while his acting is impessioned, yetoultivated—highly studied, yet unartificiel and natu- ral. He deserves, we think, to rauz among cotora of the highest order, to judge by what we caw of him inst night. A new piece was also produced, entitled the “People’s Candidate,” in which Mr, Marble displayed his peculiar and admirable genige as adelinentor of the ehrowd and simple Yankee. ‘The plot is a common lovo plot, tho scene of which is laid in some part of ile State of Maine; to this plot the candidate for sheriff, Mr. [alah Shut- took (Dan Marble), is added kind of oplsode and There is really great merit in this litde Pictures it presents of village politicians ia New England is true to the life. Dan Marbie, however, is the great merit of the piece, and his ecting is so natural, his yy of telling a story so charac- teristic, and his jokes and strange sayings 80 drily uttered, audhis metaphors so expressive and ex- travagant, that we defy any oxe to bo able to resist re- peated fitsot hesrtylaughter. Mr. Jordan, ara loofing drunken law student, played his part most admirebly. Waloot, as the heroiae, though there is not much racter, was eharming. Mrs. Sutherland, as betrothed, almoet rivalled Dan himeelf, though we thought her part not a very faithful representation of » Yankeo girl, It was a natural cheracter it is tras, but b longing more to English than Yankee manners. Mrs. Sutheriand, however, played it well, and received dapplause. The jokes introduced by the sheriff! told well; and, upon the whole, this comediette, though it would aduatt of improvement, was reeeived with en- thusiastio delight by a crowded audiences. The part of Black Bet might as weil have been loft ont,as it is brought in altogether without ary meaning, sense, or connection. Fora programme of this evening’s enter- tainments at this theatre, vide the advertieoments. Cuarnam Turatax.—Last evening, tho tragedy of “Macbeth” was performerd at thie theatre, in which the part of Macbsth was assumed by Mr. Addams, it be- ing his benefit night. There was » good house, and the boxes were well fillsd, and comprised in tho dress circle & large proportion of ladies. We are bappy to find that the orderly regulations, so consistently maintained in tae Chatham, now known to the public, so that res- ladies and families no jonger hesitate frequent- legant and well conduct+d place of amusement. ‘ts in “Macbeth”? were well sustained. That of by Mr. Adams, was in the ueual good style of jtleman. His reading was excellent. Mrs. Wil- kinsoa mi an admi: Lady Macbeth. She threw her whole soul into rt, and was much applauded thrsughout. Mr. Hield’s Macdoff was a highly energe- tie and spirited performance. Mersrs Sutherland and Varry, epiritedly sustained the parts of Maleolm and Rosse. The choruses «nd the witokes’ danca were well cot up, and Mr C. Taylor's singing part of Heoate was highly creditable The evening concluded with the faroo of “Who do they take me for?” in whieh Mr. Can- uingbam appeared as ‘T'erence O'Reilly. To-morrow evoning, the beautiful play of “ Damon and Pythias” will be produced,in which Mr. Addams will take the part of Damon, it being one of his best personations. He has been 0 successful that he has be»n re-engeged for a few nights. The other pieces are highly attractive. The bili is a rich one, and we must refer to it Bowsry AmruitHeatre —The entertain- aq are surprising mimists are ri clowns the latest id jarge, the Circus is a quarte: worth of fun. ‘To- night there fs a capital bill, and he performances are for the benefit of Master John Glenroy, he has engaged avast amount of talent to sesist him. ‘ Cunisty’s Mixstanis —The performance to-night, of these knights of the bisok faces, wiil be the one hundred and thirty-ninth consecutive one this season, inciuding five which they gave in Brooklyn. For one single enter- trinment to have a consecutive run of even seventy five nights, is looked on by theatrioal folks as the eumum bo- num of success; here, however, we that Christy's folks have almost doubled even tl and from all ap- pearances, they will treble it, if mot more. They area great set of go and the best is, that they do not let success epoil them, but keep on as punctually and thoroughly as ever. They perform every evening at Mechanics’ Mail. 0, violin, bones, and all ‘amente, finely handled by They sing as well wn they Broapway Opson.—As usual, the Model Artists keep on the even tenor ef their way at this plice of amute- ment. They will continue here during the woek. Coneent Room At thie room Model Artists are all the rage. They have many visiters every evening. Sriverto’s Canany Binps, at the Society Library, are certainly the greatest curiosity going; they do every- thing but talk Dr. Valentine, the eecentrio and well known delineator of comic character of wil kinds end conditions, diversifies their exhivition with his queer stories. At the Society Library is where this pleasant covjanction of fun and hard work takes plece this even- ingaud every ovening this week Ls, @ well known and popular commence @ series of concerts inerva Rooms, Brosdway. They just concluded @ highly successful Eastern tour, d come back among ua with all our former spplause fully endorsed. Dancing and instrumentel music form part of their entertainment. Tue Macomarn Famizy gave s concert at the Brook- lyn Institute last evening, and will commence & series of them in this city in the course of a few deys. Fine Arts, — M, Gansrecoe, tHe Statuarne —Sincs the admirable caricature of Benedetti, Philip Garbiele is busily en. aged in perpetrating several of his good jokes, mace up f Plaster, and which will be produced an exhibited at the re-epsning of the Astor place Opera House, Many eminent avd conspicuous men of New York, revernt donkeys, also, are already moulde nd reprerented with an irrefutable talent and perfect xeourscy. We wish not, for the moment, to unveil the mysteries of M. P. Garbeille’s studio ; but it isour doty to make kuown to the publioand all the cognecenti of our elty, that this gentleman deserves great credit, avd onght to be en- couraged, by all means. ‘The mean and bars way in Which bis master-pieco. the portrait of General Taylor, han been aopied by counterieiters, is indeed phamefu dd we hope to nes, aA FOO! BA porsible, Lhe Inw take its bands the rights of M. Garbeille, sod make those pay damages who have cheated him out of hia property ‘The work of au artist, whatever it may be. or ® paint~ ing, or a stetue, are his own, as a book belonge to fia child to his father ; and jussdoe ought to £9 we hope MG. is {0 be a funeral procession, i cones a boyy is spect of Kx-Prosident Adams, in Cine! Beth om the 90d ine,