The New York Herald Newspaper, March 15, 1848, Page 2

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Orders veceived af the Publication Opice, cor- wer of Fulton and Nassav streete ALL LETTERS dy mail, for subscriptions, or with advritizements, to be pos: paid, or the postage wiki be de- ducted from the money veitt VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE, contcining important news. solicited from any quarter of the world— and ved woull be biheralty paid for NO NOTICE can be taken of anonymous communica tions. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authen- licated by the name and address of the writer; not necessa- rily for publcotion. but as a guaranty of his good faith. We cannot uvdertoke to return rejected communications. ALL PAYMENTS to he made in advance — ee wNIS THIS EVENING Geersat Scorn aten Mette Aww, By: rivals from Vera Crnz, it appears a ramor was curreot there that Santa Anna had applied to General Scott fora passport to leave Mexico, and that his application had been successful. We think this news apoeryphal, and will turn out to be unfounded: judging from his general character, his position in the country, and the state of parties there, we are of opinion it is veither his purpose nor his interest to leave Mexico at this particular juncture. Moreover, we find, bythe papers which brought this ac- count, that he will not be allowed to land at Havana. Should this leet rumor be true, the only other places to which he would be likely to steer his course, would be to France or England; but from his opposition to the views of the rulers of these countries, in regard to the establishment of a monarchy in Mexico, he could not, with any degree of certainty, calcu- late npon meeting with a cordial reception from those governments; and even if he were cer- tain of being well received, Paris and London being beyond convenient intriguing distance, it is not probable he would remove to either of those capitals; and his going to any of the south- ern republics, in the present state of affairs, is out of the question. AvUs PARK THEA Nenre—AsMot BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery —i:ivsTRiovs StRan- orn—Tue Prorie’s Canpipate—Hvue ann Cay CHATHAM THEATRE, Chathua street, — Hamuet— Tuimace Kio—Tue [nie Teron CIROUS—BOWERY AMPAITH@ATRE, Bowery — Equxstiiamie, Gymnastics, '4NTOMIME, RE ~-Nenvous Man ann THE Man oF Dounce BeppED Room. ay, near Broome—Curi iNaine—SuRLesque Daw ANORAMA HALL, Brondway, near Houston street — Rayvann's Panovama oF THE Mis ssirPi. Two exhibi- Lous, vig: at3 ond Tig P.M. BROADWAY ODEON, Broadway—Mopsi. Aut CONCERT ROOM, BROADWAY.—Moven Antuts MINERVA ROOM—OC amppece’s Minsrxete—ErHi0- Pian Stneine, Daxcina. Ke SOCIETY LISRANY —Leansep Cayany Binvs—Dr VALenvine’s Devireasions ® + Cir L.—Saus , WASHING «© Baornens, EtHrorian Sine wa, Playin —SS oem, Wednesday, March 15 1848 atte Rees Ctroulxuon of the Herald Daily Herald, yesterday, March 14. «18,672 copies. Aggregate insur of sheets lact week... 187644 Average of Daily, Weekly, Sunday, &o,., 46440 “ Publication commenced yesterday at 15 mi. before 4 00° bes Baished at 5m. o called Forelin Kutellige ce. ive at any moment. ad over due. The Cambria may new a She is in her eighteenth day Congresr— What Should be Done. Now that the Mexican war has been termina- ted, Congress should at once go to work and finish the immense mass of public business which has been delayed for years, in consequence partly of the brilliant episode which has just been closed by the treaty of peace. Possibly it may be as well, also, to pess the ten regiment bill, in or- der toshow the Mexican Congress and people that we are in earuest in this country. But the action of Congress ought to’be particu- larly directed to the quick and rapid finishing up of the old business left on hand, that they may afterward proceed in good earnest to legi jate, by making wise lav of this vast and increa now ina wort!, eovered with honor and glory, enlarged with extensive territory, and oaly having a dev: which we can easily wipe away in ihe course of ten or twelve years. Much will yet be required to setile up the ac¢ounts of the army; but we thipk the paying up d lock out for th for greatnes The next that should b The termination of the war will generally pleese the country, ver diffsrence opinion may have ex d as to its commence- ment and progress. Some grumblers there yet mey be; but all things considered, it was best to agree to the treaty, and present to the world the sublime spectacle of national magna- nimity in not keeping possession of all Mexico. We have already astonished the civilized wor!d by the number of our brilliant victories; and now the magnanimity of our conduct, in giving back to Mexico her nationality, and the best part of her territories, will produce the happiest re- sults upon the world at large, and entitle us to the respect and admiration of Europe, for the high toned and magnanimous principles which have actuated ovr government. We trust, therefore, that Congress will go to work at once, and make a speedy and short ses- sion, doing the business of the country with promptness and despatch, and omitting nothing neceseary to the advancement and promotion of all the varied interests of this vast confederacy the mere settling of accounts, the and inere: hieh opens on usin all quarter war will be a naval campaign—and prepared for. wh of Tue Porror Sysret propored amendments of the existing police sys- tem, have been at length consigned to the “ tomb of wllthe Capulets” by the Board of Aldermen. It seems the new project met with general con- demnation. It was charged as being merely a return to the old watch and police system of for- mer years. Very likely. We are much disposed to believe, from all we can gather and learn, that the existing police system, with a few additional amendments, i best which can be devised for this city. The amendment we mean would be a change of the power of appointment froin seventeen in- dividuals to a board, one power, for the whole city. The system, as it ap- pears upon psper, looks well; and carried out with good intentions and strict integrity, will no doubt work much bet than the old system. The deficiencies of the present police system, however, are ing more to the nt of admi- nistra elements, than any other cause. During the recent funeral ob- sequies prid to Mr. Adams, and the triumphant ve ta lente in its reception of Mr. Clay, the presest police system worked remarkably wel!,acd showed its effi- ciency in kee rder among the immense crowds of our dense population Tas ney of our police no doub has proceeded. verte m the want of a pro- per organ i istrative depar ment It is compu properiy to the amount of 390,000 doil oually plundered and robbed in our city eries and burglaries are generally them reported to the police by the suffe but, singular to men- tion, only about one-tenth of this emount is ever recovered by the energy of the police. The sys tem ot rewarde is also a bad thing in th administration of the police. Our police- mea | af aries (0 command their utmost exertions; byt tem of re wards, their ene diminished, and it often happens, are destroyed altogether in masy cases where x » get no reward over and sbove w aot parts, such amen bi s t woud render it more pure, ean still more de in i ort of the citizens Moerine 6a Laveon or rwe Steamen Exrine Srate — The new Steamer Empire State, Intended bo ply between this eity , in copnection with « ys * whl b morrow morning # frien ‘h & Snerden, bead of Cherry « to be oue of the finest an iaunehed in this city She m m, end ie to be commanded by wures 1700 ton Captain Comstces. | —We understand that the The principle ground, however, upon which we doubt the accuracy of the rumor is this: General Scott had no authority to treat with him on any other terms than as a prisoner of war. No doubt he had an implied authority (as all commanders have) to negotiate with an enemy ; but would he exercise such a power on his own responsibility, knowing as he did the outcry that was raised against the govern- ment, and the odium they incurred by allow- ing Santa Anna to land at Vera Cruz after the fall of Parades? We think not. General Scott is too good a general. But in addition—suppose the report “that he would not be permitted to land at Havana,” turned out to be false, and that he had received a passport and took up his resi- dence there. Can any one doubt but a system of intrigue would be immediately commenced, and in leas than three months after our forces were withdrawn, he would overthrow any govern- ment that might be established in Mexico, as he did that of Paredes? For these reasons, we are of opinion our com- mander-in-chief did not enter into any treaty with Santa Anna that would leave him open to the taunts of his enemies, be they whom they may—whether the President and his cabinet, or any of the cliques or factions that compose the tails of the aspirants for the next Presidency. But if, unluckily for himself, he has committed so egregious an oversight, we predict that it will stick to his skirts Jonger than the “hasty plate of soup.” The next accounts from Vera Cruz, however, will clear up all doubts on the subject, and we must wait with patience until their ar- rival. Fataer Matiugw Comine Over.—In a few weeks, the celebrated Father Matthew, the great temperance apostle in Ireland, will land in New York on a visit to this country. He recently ad- dressed a letter to Thurlow Weed, his friend, in Albany, informing him of his intention. This letter has been published, and preparations have receive this emisent pious Catholic clergyman and temperance lecturer. Father Matthew will be received with tremea- dous applause, excitement and cordiality in this country, during the springand summer. He has made a happy selection of the time; for if he had postponed his vieit till afier the Presidential election, he would have had by no means so hearty a welcome as he will now.hevee Why ? The whigs are very anxious to get the Irish votes for their candidate at the approaching election, and the democrats are equally anxious; hence this pious Catholie tempe- rance lecturer will be overwhelmed with caresses and attentions from both parties, though he himself will be entirely ignorant of the rea- sons forall this z-al. When this celebrated Father was in London, two or three years ago, he produced not the least sensation. Why not? Because there were no Irish votes to be got at that moment in Loifdon, or throughout England! We have no doubt, therefore, that from this consideration, the leaders, both of the whigs and locofocos, will be seen running over each other’s heads, and overwhelming the worthy man with ail sorts of attentions up to next No vember. After November, he may pass through the country with comfort; but not before. FasuronaBLe InteuLicance.—Enquiries have | been made of us respecting the prospect ot ano- ther grand fancy dress bail. To these inquiries we cen make a short reply, which is, we have no information to give. We have heard nothing more upon the subject, but think that if another fancy dress ball is to be givenatthe Astor Place Theatre, it must come off very soon, ag the Opera opens again on the 27th of the present month. Ian the meantime, we can give at least some fashionable intelligence; and that is, there will be a grand fancy dress ball given by the famous Empire Club, at Tammany Hall, on Tuesday evening next. It seems that some changes have taken place in this fashionable club ; thut the celebrated Cap- tain Kynders has retired upon a pensioa in the Custom House, distinguished fashionable, Colonel] Austin, of the Mephietophiles Guards. ) avery original and curious character; es much | so as any who have'ever been distinguished in | fashionable society in New York, in that par- ticular line. His adjutant, or aide, in his new post, is the celebrated Commodore Yankee Sul- livan—the same to whom a eilver pitcher was awarded for his gallant behaviour recently, at | the Astor Place Theatre. There distinguished fashionables have got up | this fancy drese ball for next Tuesday, and they | intend to make it outstrip and beat all to pieces the late grand faney ballat the Opera. It will be the greatest night yet of this season, and great preprrations are making for a splendid display on this momentous oczasion. A full aud bean- | tifal report will be given next morning of the | whole affair. Monn, Axtisrs.—Aldermia Purser made | report on Monday, before the Board of A ,ject of model artists. It ap pears that he had beea a inted a committee by | the Corporation, together with two others, to in- vestigate the decency and the drapery of thes- exhibitions, as they exist in this modera Sodom and Gomorrah. Alderman P. associated with himself Recorder Scott, in the business, and they all took an opportunity to see the elephant, | a3 it appears, in his owa lair. | This verbal report of the Alderman, on the part of the committee, was decidedly hostile to the chibitioas,and confirmed, in all points, the shocking indecency with which they are said to |v | dermen, on the sub; | have n presented to the public in this | city. It appears that the committee vi- | sited in peraon all these exhibitions, and I they considered them equally deservir d ia indecent to be condemne nd plac the exme ecate- They also thought ient power given by existing | law to put down these exhibitions, by way of | indictment and trial ia the criminal courts. | Wemay-therefore expect, in the beginning of | the next week, that the Grand Jary will indie In the meaat that these exhibitions are miking th | | that there 18 su me, we every one of them i iv the sly ime which they have now on hand, | by eurtailiag yet more the drepery, and exciting the pruriency of the public to take a last pcep before they are suppressed. been making on a vastaad magnificent scale, to | nd his post is now filled by tha’ | Colonel Austin is | Our telegraphic despatches yesterday, from all quarters, brought important intelligence. By the southern line, we have advices from Vera Cruz to the 34 inst., brought by arrivals at | New Orleans, which give accounts of more bat- tles and bloodshed between the American troops | and the guerillas, and, as usual, the intelligence | ot the defeat of the latter; but with the loss of several brave men in the American ranks. We | are also apprised of an armistice having been agreed upon between General Butler and the Mexican Commissioners, for two months. This will give time for the receipt of the ratified trea- ty and the arrival of the American Cummission- er at the capital of Mexico. We find no allusion to General Scott, or the court martial, among the news—but judging from the statement that General Butler has ogreed to an armistice with the Mexicans, it is to be pre- sumed that General S, has been superseded, temporarily, as commander-in-chief, agreeably to instructions from Washington. From Washington, we learn that the Senate have confirmed the appointment of Mr. Sevier as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo- tentiary to Mexico, and Mr. Walsh, son of our consul to Paris, Secretary of Legation. Mr. Se- vier will start immediately on his mission. Permission has been given for the shipment of arms and ammunition from the ports of the Uni ted States for the protection of the white inhabi- tants of Yucatan against the exterminating de- signs of the Indians. Commodore Perry has re- ceived instructions to attead to the proper dispo- sition of such arms and ammunition. The proceedings of Congress, yesterday, were interesting. In the Senate, Mr. Cass availed himself of the first opportunity to propose the taking up of the ten regiment bill. In this, however, he was opposed by Mr. Webster, on the ground that other business pending in ex- ecutive session, should be disposed of before proceeding further with the bill for the increase of the army. Mr. Cass rejomed, and spoke earnestly in favor of the passage of the bill, but finally gave way to a motion to go into executive seesion. Mr. Hannegan was appointed Chi man of the Committee on Foreign Relations, in place of Mr. Sevier. The House bill, to raise by loan, sixteen millions of dollars, was pre- sented with amendments. In the House, a bil! for the relief of Cassius M. Clay, was intro- duced. The message of the President, refusing to give information respecting the return of Santa Anna to Mexico, coming up for considera- tion, Mr. Pat. Tompkins, of Mississippi, seized the occasion to denounce certain measures of the administration. He was replied to by Mr. Stanton, of Tennessee. By the Northern line, we have the sad intelli- gence of the death of an able jurist and estima- ble citizen, the venerable Judge (late Chief Jus- tice) Ambrose Spencer, the friend and associate of the late Chancellor Kent, and like him, a pro- minent feature in the history of the judiciary of our own State, and possessing a wide fame asa sound jurist and lucid expounder of the law. He | died at 10 o’clock on Monday last, at Lyons, | Wayne county, aged 83 years. The Eastern wires brought the information of the decease of the Hon. H. G. Wheaton, who | died at Roxbury, Mass., on the night of the 11th inst. Mr. Wheaton has for many years previ- ous to the present one, been engaged in diploma- ric missions from the United States to the Euro- pean Courts. He returned last autumn from Prussia, and was welcomed home as became one who had obtained froin the learned of botlt-he- wheres, the respect due to the sage syitte- man, the faithful minister, and the erndite eho; lar. He, too, was deeply learned in the law, had studied it comprehensively and minutely, and had, at an early period of life, developed a master mind in the capability of making himselt acquainted with, and imparting to others, a knowledge of the great principles of govern- ment, and the Jaws which control and secure the rights of the government. He was not only learned in the law, but was a finished scholar in allthe departments of science and literature. Familiar with most of the languages of Europe, he had held communion with the savanaof the old world in their own vernaculars. He pub- lished much, and his works are highly valued He was invited during the past winter to deliver a course of lectures on international law, before the law school of Cambridge University, but was prevented by the illness which has terminated in hisdeath. Thus two more real lights of the age have seen “ the last of earth.” There will also be found below, the proeeed- ings in both branches of our Legislature, market reports, and a variety of other information, to which we refer our numerous readers. LATH AND IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO. An American Train Attacked by the Guerillas, | | | A DESPERATS FIGHE., THE MEXICANS DEFEATED. Lieut. Henderson and Four of the Georgia Volunteers Killed, AN ARMISTICE OF TWO MONTHS AGREED UPON BETWEEN GEN BAL BUTLER AND THE MEXICAN COMMISSIONERS, ke, &e. ke, woxp, Va., March 14, 1848, We have received New Orleans papers to the 7th inst. They bring informetion that there had been several errivals from Vera Cruz, bringing dates to the 8d March. The advices from Mex! re important. We learn that the train which left Vera Cruz under the command of Cuptsia Lriseoe, for Ori- zaba, had been met and attacked by « large body of guerilla, at least four ouadred men, After sustaining the «(tack for some time, an express was despatched to Vera Cruz to inform Gen. Twiggs of the condition of the command, and to solicitaid. Upon the arrival of the ex- press, Gen. Twiggs immediately detached three companies of cavalry on this service, This foree advaneed on the road to Orizaba as ‘ar as San Diego, but not coming up with Bris- cov, they returned, supposing he had been ena- bied to sustain himselt, and push on to Orizaba. A later arrival states that Captain Briscoe had a desperate fight with the guerilles at a place called Matagorda. The guerillas, however, could not withstand the impetuous courage of | our soldiers, and were totally routed. |. Their loss was considerable ; on our side we | lost Lieut. Henderson and four of the Georgia } Volunteers, killed. \ A sirong body of cavalry and infantry was detached by General Twiggs on the 2hit ult., from Vera Cruz, to clear the roads extirely of the pillaging bodies of guerillas which infested them ‘The Free American of the 2d March, states that an expres had just arrived irom the city of Mexico, with the important intelligence that an THE MISSION TO MEXICO. Arms, Ammunition, and Commodore Perry, | ordered to Protect Yucatan, | &e. &e. &e. .__, Wasuineton, March 14, 1848 The nomination of Mr. Sevier, Senator trom Arkansas,as Commissioner to proceed to Mexico, with the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Fleeipotentiary, was all considered at | the meeting of the cabinet this morning, con- pemea and sent back to the President within an our. Mr. Walsh, son of our consul at Paris, is to be the Secretary of Legation ‘The treaty and instructions will scarcely be ready before Thursday. ; . The new Commissioner will, of course, set out immediately, z ‘The appointment was entirely unexpected. Permission has been given for the shipment to Yucatan of arms and ammunition from the ports of the United States; Commodore Perry being, at the same time, instructed to take care that such arms and ammunition are used only against the Indians. ; Despatches have been received from Commo- dore Perry, stating. that hearing of the disturb- ances, he had detached a portion of his squadron for the protection ot the whites. Extensive Failure. Battimors, March 14, 1848. Messrs. Gambrell, Carroll & Co., proprietors of three extensive, cotton factories, near Balti- more, have failed. harge of Manslaughter. . Axsany, March 14, 1848. The finding ofthe Graud Jury in the case of Erwin amounted to manslaughter only. The investigation before the police justice was con- tinued this morning, and Erwin was held to bail in the sum of two thousand dollars. Death of Hon, Ambrose Spencer—Asault on an Editor. Axvsany, March 14, 1848, The Hon, Ambrose Spencer died at Lyons yesterday. His body is to be brought to this city on Thursday, for interment. __ Mortimer G. Smith, the proprietor of the Cas- tigator newspaper, was assauited last night on the corner of Broadway and State streets, by a gang of men armed with slung shot. Smith was struck, and severely injured. He fired three shots from a revolver, but without effect. ‘Western Navigation. Toxgpo, Ohio, March 14, 1848. | The Wabash and Erie Canal, and the Miami Extension Canal, are now open. PHIRTIETH COAGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Wasuixatox, Maroh 14, 1848. Sei mate. The Senate convened st the usual hour, when the Vioe- President took the chair, and called it to ord Prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Gurley, th Chaplain. PENSIONS TO WIDOWS OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER! A large number of petitions wer nted by dif- ferent members, among which was one by Mr. Dickinson, of New York, numerously signed, in favor of the ex tenzion of the law cf Congress in favor of granting pensions to widows of Revolutionary soldiers. They were duly received and ordered to be printed. PILOT LAWS Mr. Dix presented the resolutions of the Legislature of New York against the repeal of the present law in re- gard to pilots, STATE BONDS Mr. Crayton, of Delaware, from the Committee on Fi- nance, reported a bill for the surrender of certaiv bonds te the State of Ind held by the United States. THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. Mr. Benntan, from the Committee on the Public Lands, reported a bill for the redaction sud graduation of the price of the public dommia of the United States. THE SIXTEEN MILLIONS LOAN BILL. Mr. Cuantes G, At rrton, from the Committee on Fioance, reported a bi'l, with amendments, from th: House, requiring that proposals for the loan of rixteen millions, be opened publicly ; THE DEFICIENCY BILL Mr. Atneaton also reported a bill from the same committee, (the House Bill) tc supply deficient appropria- tions for the present fiscal year, with some amendments. REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS. po) to notice, Me Uspenwoop, of Kentucky and obtained leave to ins ditt tor the settlement of the ciaims of the offloers and soldiers of Virginie, who were in the Revolutionary ar T bill was re second and third time by unanimovs consent, and referred to the committee on public lands COMMISSIONER TO MExXIC) A Tieesage was received from the President, eupposed to be Dir, Scvien’s nomination asa commissioner to Mexico. On motion of Mr. Mancum, of North Carolina, the Senate went into executive session. ‘Whil. in session, the nominatioa was confirmed, wheo the doors were opened. THE DEFICIENCY BILL AGAIN. Mr. AtHERton moved to take up the bill which he had previously introduced, being ths House bill to sup- ply deficiencies of appropriations for the current fisesi ear. ? THE TEN REGIMENT BILL, After some frogress had been made on the bill, Mr. Cass moved to Jay it on the table, for the purpose of up the Ten Regiment bill. Mr. Weasten said, the question pending in the execu tive session, supposed to refer to the removing of the in- junction of secreey, ought to be disposed of before pro. ceeding further with the bill for the increase of the army. Mz. Cass said, all the world was well aware of what had been done by the Senate ; and be, for one, thought, notwithstanding the peace indications and negotiations, we ought to be prepared for @ vigorous protecution of the war, if necessary, which will be the case, should ths vernmient of Mexico refuse to ratify the treaty. He ke earnestly in favor of the passage of the bill fir edding strength ‘to ths nation: UNFINISHED Mr. Berrien, of Georgia, suggrsted that the Senate should go again into executive session, and dispose uf umflnished business Mr. Cass had no objection to going into executive sension again, if it would expedite action upon his favo- rite measure,—the Ten Regiment Bill Mr. Caittenpes moved that Mr. Hannegan be ap- pointed chairman of the Committees on Foreign R tions, in place of Ambrose H. Sevier; which was agreed to. On motion, the Senate again went into executive session. House of Representatives. ‘The House was called to order by the Speaker at tho usual hour. The Chaplain offered up praye: ® ‘The Sreaxer announce reports of committees to be first in order. Several reports were then presented and appropriately reierred. MAYTIEN AFFAIR Mr. Joun G. Pa.rany, of Messachusetts, moved to take ups resolution which be had previously offered, the instructions given by the government cf the United States to Mr. Hogan, who was some years aco sent on # mission te the republic of Hayti. Objections being made, the rerolution had to lie over. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS, Mr. Gayie, of Alabama, asked leave to introduce o bill for the sbclition of the rater of postage charged on letters on steamboats; not in the employment of the United States. ‘The bill was read twice, and then appropriately re- ferred. THE PUBLIC PRINTE Mr. Concan, of New York, asked leave to introduce resolution of inquiry respecting the delay of the print- ors jn furnishing sundry maps and documents for the use of the House. It was objected to, and had to lie over. RELIEF OF CANBIUS M CLAY. Mr. Crowe. from the committee on olaims, report- ed bill for the reliet of Ceesius M. Clap, who was taken prisoner at Encarnacion, by the Mexicana, The bill was read twioe,avd referred to the Committee of the Whole COLLECTION DIATRICT IN LOUISIANA, On motion, the House proceeded to ths consideration of the bill to establish @ collection district in the State of Louisiana. Mr Tutwonrsvx, of Louisiana, spoke briefly and perti nently in support of the bill, afcér which it was read three times ad passed. CONSIDERATION OW A MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT On motion, the Houte then took up the measegs cf the President, sent in some time sinoe. refuting to com- munioate to the House certain information called for by resolution of thet body, in regard to the return of Santa Anna to Mexico. Me. Paraiox Tomrxins, of Mississippi, sddrvssad the House on the subject, i peech of much fo power, He was sevore in his criticism in re return of Sante Apne, aswell us of bis man! the war geverally. In the course of his speech, he took oecerion to re- ly in seathing terme to the speeches recently made by Riteers, Henly nd Bedenger. Mr. Stan7Oon, of Tennessee, replied to Mr. Tompkine, defining the course of the lresident with much force and esrnestness Mr. Root, of Oblo, obtained the floor for to-morrow, when the House adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senn Aunany, Maroh 14, 1948 SEDUCTION ann AmDUCTION Mr Coum reported favorably uu he bills to pun'sh we duotion and atduotien WROOKLYN CITY HORPITAL. armiatice of two mon ad been agreed upou | MP. Lirtie reported favorabiy on the bil to amen | . ene and th eee e eee | the act inoorporat.ng Brookiya City Hoepital. | between Feu ral Butler and the Mexican Com ous suiaaecens nilseloners Mr. Buse called up the xeport ov the emigrant bill end it went tos third reading, nageed | THE MEXICAN WAR. Se Louis, Varen 14 1848 Tho remainder of ‘he rewion wes oocupied ir The eteambost Chimp an hes been saauged a a the eniens wae which war in the Mivsiesipp, bound to this er nd was | reported by Mr hey were materially amend ran ushore. ‘he fecight will be saved. in a| 480d paseed in a very modified form. ‘The Win : : ¢ edi, proviso, which was one of t was passed by « | damaged condit é The river has 7) leet of water in the channel at Cairo. jeri ‘vote of 21 (° 2—~Merare. Ademe and Bette. ‘The emigrant bill was passed djourned, | tition between the Alb: Assembiy. COMPREITION OF MAILWATS MrPaure reported tbe bill to preserve a fair com 7 and Schenectady and Sobenectady ond Troy Railway Companies, LOAN FOR THIS CITY, ‘The bill to authoriae the Mayor, &e., ef New York to #0 825.000 by loan, was pansed: KDUCATION FOR BROOKLYN Mr Cross gave notice of # bill reiative to common | Schools in Brooklyn. ih COURTS OF CONCILIATION, Mr. Cuase brought in @ bill to establish Courts of Conciliation. A BOARD OF AUDITORS Mr. Mrecu gave ice of a bill to appolot a board of snalters, to audit olaims on the city and county of New ‘ork. A long debate Om the general railroad bill eg oO rallr lo comuittes, The 2th section of the bill was t0 amended as to require the. decision of the Legisiature upon the utility of every railroad, and whether ics utill- ty will ustiy the taking of private property for its oon- struction. Markets, Sr. Louis, Maroh 14, 1848.—Sales of flour at $4 50 to $4 564; lard ds held at 53g, without any sales being ef- fected. Crxcinwati, March 14; 1843,—The flour market is steady, but not very active; 1700 bbls sold at $4 373¢. Whiskey commands 16 to 16}¢¢ in hhds and bbls. New Orleans sugar brings 4%c to 4%o for fair quality, at which rate 100 hhds were sold. The provision market exhibits no change. Mens pork is queted at $7 75; and the sales amount to 18,000 bb!s_ Baltimore cured bacon, sides 340. Lard may be quoted at 6% in bbis and 6 ip kegs. Sales of tallow at 7}4c. Butter 130, and prime quality at 170. Cloverseed, $3 3734 Bautimone, March 14, 1818.—Flour—The market re- mained about the same; dealers were waiting for the Cambria’s news. Salts of 750 bbls Howard street were made at $5 81\{ @ $5 873g. Wheat—Sales of 2000 bushels, including reds and white, at $1 30 a $1 35. Corn was dullat 510 for white mixed, and 57c for yellow. Provisions were quiet, Whiskey was dull. Ryo wasin- Sotive at previous prices. Weather windy and cold. Boston, Maroh 14, 1843.—Fiour.—A good demand with ales cf 1200 barrels, including good brands Gencesse and Miobigan, at $6 62}¢ a $6 75, which is av advance. Corn—The market was firm; and sales of 10,000 bushels were made, including white, at 560., and yel- low flat do. at 690. Rye—We note sales of 600 bush- els st 850. Oats—1600 bush. nerthern changed bauda, at 480, Naval Stores—We notice sales of 150 bbis spirits tarpentine, at 4¢9. Provisions contmued about the same, Freights were inaotive. Ct Sroninarox Raitroap —We understand that that part of the Stonington Railroad now build- ing, to connect with the Boston and Providence Railroad, together with the depot, will be com: pleted by the first day of May, when the cars will run through direct, either way, without the interruption of crossing the ferry at Providence. It is expected that the running time from Ston- ington to Boston, will then not exceed three hours. If so, andthe same boats, or those of equal speed, of last summer are on the Sound, passengers by the Stonington route will arrive in Boston at three o’clock in the morning—an hour altogether too early forthe comfort or con- venience of passengers; and unless the time for starting be seven o'clock, instead offive, passen- gers will naturally go other routes to avoid ar- riving et such an unseasonable hour. We would suggest that the Stonington boats leave, after the connection is completed, at7 o’clock—then passengers will arrive in Boston before six o’clock. Bheatrical and Musical. Pan Tueatae —The performances at this house last evening, consisted of the drama of the “White Horse of the Peppers,” a grand new pas d+ quatre, by Mile. Blangy, ) iss Vallee, Mons Bouxary, and Mens ‘Wirihoff; the delightful little ballet of “L’Mlusion d'un and Brougham’s burlerquson “Metamora.” The house was yell filled, and the dress circle presented quite « havosome right— in fact, the Park is still evident: th« head quarters of tho drams; and from the support it has received thus far this season, and the continue) of novelties wbich are, brought forward, we be » Mile suppl: Hheve {t will be a season of success” Last Blangy acquitted hersclf most admirably, Ler ths time,when this fasciaatiog danseuse ed in our city, what a furore of applause she wih; and her subsequent career bas not belied th: wed-on Ler. in euch pieces as this nes tre,and L’ illusion. she appears to great sd her graceful movements, her bounding steps if,even iu the midet of b he eLacnce of all panting or sign of more thaa usual excitemen® during her dancing,sll etauy her as@ perfect mistress of her art. ‘his bailet is our of the most graceful we have ever witnessed §We have on previous oceations siiuded tothe chief features in it, such as the pas de deux, by Mies Vailee and Mons Wiel- hoff; Les Holeros de Cadiz, by Mile Bleogy and Boux- ary ald various other pointy in the perlor@ance We can now but repeat that they were uil admirably dos: The ne* pas de quatre, at the conclusion of the Whiie Horse of Peppera,” was tnully done by Mile Blang, Miss Vatlee, Messiew ouxery and Wisihoff, wae er- thusiastically applanded througheut. Altogether the dawcivg last eveging, was quite ance, The dramatie portion of the entertainments were also very amusing. Brougham as Geraid P-pper, th landlord of em impoverished estate, and Bass as old Hans Manefeldt with his astonishment at the country in! which he ie beguiled, were inimitable Th ‘hive Horse” ism very interesting drama, and wo remember in other days when it was tirst brougbt eat, what arun it hed at the Park, and certainly it seems to us as amus- ing as it was then; and as wellacted too. The burlesque on “Metamora”. concluded a very pleasant evening at the Park. This evening ths graud ,baliet of * Asmodeus’’ will be produced, with Mlle Bianzy and sil the ballet Pt ‘This is a most iuteresting ballet, and bat doen got up in the We ex. style by the managers very full house. ‘The comedy of the Ner- a, and the Man ef Nerve” with Brougham as MacShans, the man of nerve, will be acted previous to the ballet and the farce of the * Double Bedded Room” will conclude the performances Bowery Turatre.—The interesting and exoiting drama of “ Therese,” was repeated last evening, Mr. Marshall personating Carwin with that display of feeling and erervy, which creates an impression of reality in all this gentleman’s performances. Mr. Jordan excited considerable mirth by bis drollery as Lavigne, the land- lord of a villege tave:m. The part of the orphan Therese. was acted with much nature and feeling by Mrs. Jordan Ths piece was weil received by the au- dience, who made up a full and fashionable house. The new Yankee comedy of the * Peopl played next, im which Mr. Marble, as Isaixh Shuttuok, was as successtal aa the evening before in exciting the ood humour and laughter of the audience, by his ‘ankee jokes and droileries. and especially when he appears #8 sheriff elect, ina bran new suit, in which he outsa truly comic figure. Mra. Sutherland, as Betty, afforded no small assistance in carrying out the fun Mr. Marble also appeared in the last pieos, “ Sam Pate in France,” and was enthusiastioully received ‘To morrow evening, Mr. Marble will egain perform in two pieces, and Mr Burke wilt make his first appearano sinoe his indisposition. The biil is highly attractive It is now clearly understood, that the proprietorsbip of the Bowery Theatre bas changed hands, sod that Mr. A. W. Jackson bas retired, after having realized a hand some fortune, together with » large eum he has recei for his interest in the concern It ia but jastice to that Mr’ Jackson, while in the dischargs of the im: portant daties attached to the management of a larze theatre, from his straightforward conduct, oarries with him ia his separstion trom that estabii-hment, the kind wishes of bis feien¢s and fellow citizeos. From the talent that will be brought forward under the presen: arrangement, and no chenge being made aither in thr Office of the aoisble a4 courteous treasurer, or that o the stege-manacement, we have no doubt, the patron of hie popular thoatre will have every resgom to bs ae well pleased as ever, in the selection of arouseraents fo their epjoym: Cuatnam Tueatae.—The play of “Damon and Pythian” was pe et here last evening, by an exori noldents, costume, and gemeral feature er this beautiful pleos a sourec Of deep attraction. Lhe port of Damon, by Mr. Addamr wassusiained with a power emiuently worthy of bi almier days upon the boards, and the obi Peering of Damon betore ths Ahi stab the tyrant jonysius, (Brandon) wi and powerfnl personation. In the loterv mioue, (Mre Wray) the acene was bigbl, touching, showing the fearful struggle and fidelity t hand, and love’ to bis wife ond obiid on th other, Ho was ably supported by Mr. Hield, at | Pythiae, and Mr. Brandon, # Dionysius, and Mr. Suth. erland, 4s Philistivs ‘Che character of Hermione hac been easigned to Mrs, Wilkinson, but in ¢ousequence o , eho was unable to perform, and Mes Wea part, in which she acquitted herself most cre ditably Miss Hildreth’s Calanthe, was alto an excellent perronation. Too piece, altogether, went off | suceesefuily,and in » menner highly creditable to the management of the Chatham Lhe recent improve | ments in the general appearanen of tho juterior, togetbe | with the scenery, painting, decorations, and the high at | teactions nightly put forth in the bills, have all met wii) | a dus appreciation from the numerous patrons anc | frlenda who frequemt this popular plaoe cf evening re | oration. ‘The Dilifor this evening will, doubtless, draw a jam house, Cincus, Bowery Astrnrritearny, 6.4 mort encour, ‘ween honor jo his friend Pythias (Hield) 09 the one took ¢ Tho present seator tT (he amphiteatre, ar every thing gore to weil with ft. The hous in weil filled every evening, the pe VON are wil Liat could be desired | and ing ts wanting cowards making it the most plea- | FAD: place of resort’ tha i# to be found by our oit! | Equortriav'ism, gymoaticn, je panfomime, © * of olher entertalsment, auceed one another ir und (hat anything like monotony & planing re the ov cannot teke place. Last ight ww uroy’s benefit, and the house was well ds tad admirers of this dashing young r who étends deservedly bigh im his profession hverythiag went cf ervottly aud well. gt there ie « flue bill, fox the benefit of Mx. J. J. Way. wisty’s Mineraeis—-The mau who eannct be ainused at (he performances of these geuiuses, must be Peiatro,” with Mile. Blangy ia the principal character | dsomo perform: | placed tn the same ssi as Juiing Comeseis ' lean pnd hungry cen,” whom it would soaresty bo safe to n trust the of othert to—he must be too arcetio and m@sothropio for anything. Though there may be och individuals in the community, they are evidently jn the minority, for such crowded grace Mechanice’ Hall every evening have seidom before been seen in New York. Young and old, rich and poor, male eud female, all seem to relish the fun most thoroughly. They have a fine bill out this evening Sapte Brotnens —These brethern ef the banjo ars quite shining lights among Ethiopizn singers They perform with au unction and to which shows how thoroughly they enter into the spirit of their rongs. The Ethiopian branch of musto is quite ex important department of voos ismuow-a-days, I'o-night they give our friends injJersey City » toush of their quality, at ‘Washington Halli, in that place. Banvann’s PanonaMa.—Vinitora to this aplendid work are all srtoni:hment et the ecourate end natural mang ner in which the scenery on the banks of ths mig! Missiasi| pourtrayed on canvass = It, becowe of the dard plac jusement in the elty,and we are glad to learn that it is very handsomely patronised. Thos» who have not reen the river itself ought to go and view this, the “counterfeit presoutment,” and those who have pen it oughs to go snd revive their recollec:ions of it by a visit to Puroram: Hail. . Brodpway Opron —The Mode! Artist fever is at ite height here, as the place is crowded nightly Coxcenr Room.--A band of Ethiopian singers, Nelsso, who plays on ten inatrumexts wt a Limo, and Model Ar- tists, are the attractions at this room every cveuing. ‘This band of singers hae commonced their concerts at Minerva Rooms, and from the favor they have experienced from the public during Previous vints, we doubt mot they will getou weli They possess much merit, both as sivgersand dancers, and thelr list of gongs is both large and new. Srivetto’s Caxany Binps are the pets of all the chil- dren in town, apa not only of children, but also of grown folks, Dr. Valentine, with his budget of queer stories, lls up the evening’s amuremeut very pleasant ly. ‘These performances take place st the Soolety Li- brary every eveving this week. Two exbibitions of the binge re 6 ven during the day, vis: at 10g A Mend Cy Lntelilgence, ‘Tue Porick Gazerre of this week, will contain the trial and portrait cf Dunlap for the murder cf Alex: der Neil, in Ann etrest. Also a cuimpiete litt of ihe emen of this city who were sus- arged, or who resignod. for the pest year, of such suspension, discharge, oc resig- nation, ‘VaovnLe ix THE Wiowam.—The pritasry ward meet- ings of the whig party took piace, in the different werds, ou Monday night, for the election of committecs to choose delegates to the natioau! convention, to be held fa Philudelphia, in June next, for the purpore of nomi natiig candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presi- denny, for ¢lection in November next. [n neurly alithe wards the friends of Henry C.ay.for the Presidency we chosen; but in several of the wards there az0se ifs ltiew with regard to the cavdidute tor the Vice Presidency. In ths Soventh ward the poiiticions wore burily eug- ged aildoy; but when wight came on, and the business com- menced, it wes discovered there were two parties—the Hoxie party, and the Wood party, botu of whom were favorable to the election of Mr. Clay; but, for some cauco, the sincerity of the former gentiemsn was doubt. ed by some of the whigs, avd instead of an appoimtment the meeting broke up in the greatest confusion, without anything Baving been done, Th» friends of Mr Hoxie were firm, and the frivuds of Mr. Wood were stedtest, aud co contiaued, which brought abou: the aboye-men: tioned result, In the Eighteemih ward there was also Considersbiv difileulty wih regard to the Vice Prest- deacy The uame of ex governor Seward was wentioned iu copnection with that office. There was considerable opposition manifested to Mr Seward, which was strongly adhered to, and the result was also confusion, and little or nothing done. Tue Weatnen.—Yesterday was indeed a real wintry day. The morviog was clear aud sold, with a stron wind from tha northwest, and the streets were fl with clouds of dust. About noon the air becam: and heary floating olduis bespoke a coming storm wards evening the cold increased, and the indications of antorm were mor promineat. Tus hes Mared pur} d his way; changing from oue extreme to the other; dno sooner is one change effected than another takes pleos. Two sore Stanes axp Fourteen Honses Bunwxp — A fire broke out about baif-past two o'clock, yeeterday afternoon, in tho livery stable of Mx. Brown, in the rear of No 25 Bowery, which was entircly destroyed, toxe- ther with feurteen horses burned todeath The fi | Originated in the hay loft, aac before tt was disveyered, | nearly the w! in flame, which preeluded » Chiree very va~ ble ci b bert Williams, he pumber; Mr. W’s from $2000et $3000 ¢ other horses bai to different individuals, who had placed them there very. The flames communicated to the stable of | s Westchester Hotel, No, 21 Bowery, which was iy Cestroyed. A latge quantity of o1 cloths, wor (0, stored in ope of the lofis of this stable, were oyed. The fire also communicsted to the rear end oi No. 23 Bowery, occupied by Mr. Geor,e Heil, #3 @ boarding house, which was dai to the amount of $1,500, but, it was said, was Several smali bouzes on Division street were considerabiy injured. It in supposed to be the work of wu incen- diury, Fines Yestexpay—More Horses Burnen —A fire was discovered xbout } o’elock yesterday morning, in the ata- bivin the rear of No. 361) Sixth street.whion wasentire. | ly destroyed. together with’five valuable horses. ‘The dhines comusunieated to's frame building adjoining, oo- coupled by John Myers, which was also destroyed. Sup- posed to be the work of incendiaries. A fire broke out about tea o'clock on Monday night, in stable im the resrvof 43 Maugin stre | which was destroyed, together with two horses belon; log to J. W. Leggett--also supposed to bs the work of cendiary, about b If past ten o’olock on Monday night, ina stable in the rear of No. 68 Firat street, waich was the work of an Incendiary. A fire broke out about one o’slock yesterday morning, ins bakery in Third avenue, mear 23th street, | which was put out with trifling damage. A fire broke out, also, sbout two o'clock yesterday morning, in the house 375 Orange street, which was extinguished with trifling damage. Ixcenpranism.—There seems, of late, to be init of incendiarism abroad in this city, and it is really alarm- ing with what boldness and courage thisrpecies of crime is perpetrated without fear of detection Within the four days, not less than fourteen stables, seventy- eight horees, and four store houses have been destroyed by the torch of the incendiary, and thus far no clus cam be obtained to tae villiams who thus wantonly, or for gain, destroy the preperty of their fullows. On Sunday night last, there were seven stables burned within the fpace of one hour aad & half, ome of whieh wes the stab! ot the Harlem Railroad Company, who lost fifty horers. Tacet was most certainly the work of some one pd fired tl ises, from the fact that for two hours spree; but ‘otal defisienoy of id want of fre apparstus,gave the t time to de its work of destruc- tion before anything could done, or the horses re- moved. Tho burning of the stable of Mr. Brown, ia the Bowery, yesterday afternoon, was also the work of an incendiary, as will eppear frem the fact thet the fire criginated in the middle of the hay loft, and when tne fismes burs! through tho roof the whole interior of the building was on fite; four- teen horses wire there destroyed, without the slightest possibility of saving them Is it ut time something should be done to ferret out these fell de- ‘oyera? If not, it is impossible to tell what may be therecult Every uight there are from one to #ix build- ings burned, and it is so managed, that be: the flames are discovered, ail hope cf saving the property ts lost, and the adjacent property endangered. It would be well jor the police to keep a vigilant watch upon the pubiic stables of the cityyand some, who are thus caus- i on devastation, may be apprehended and brought justice. Tarcer Exe 2 ion.—The Second Ward Citiz jo. day mad. (numbering about forty muskets.) their movemeate, ia their marchin, is uot less than the accurzey of their alm, which was plainly shown by the perforated condition of the target oa their return, Movxn Aatisre,—The Grand Jury, in ccmplianco with the obarge of Recorder Soctt, have turned ir acten- tion to the tableeux vivants, by the rol nd after paying d exbibitious, yes terdey ro dpmoved a number of the classic models to »p- pear before them ; and last evening, Lostead of repr senting Ceopatra, Venus, Sappho, Ko, to dolighted eu+ @ienoos, at Palmo’s Opera’ Mouse, ‘Tempic of Alunes, or the Odron, they were reluoianily compelied to throw aside “th 8° and be book-tulders, baud-box ess-maker as the cise may ve. Arraik —Information was commanicated Ketohant, reepoo'iag ‘he mysterious by tho wame of troom in the rear of No. 146 Ludiow # A Mrs. Lumbart has been mire! ines the let of Januory, aad duriog thot time hrr rouw door has remained look Under these sireumstarces, the maginirate dispatched officers Wendell end Whikehart tc the premises, who forced open the door, and the sppesrance of the room, the bedclothes, wud other things therein, all in- dicated that ehe bad just got up from the bed; the poor little camary bird was found dead fm the bottom of the cogs, She is a woman of of ngs, 6 feet high, qnite stont. grey eyen, nd dark hair, and rupposed to wear black cloth cloak, Ath light ribbone, and a changeable dress, She has a danghter residing who ays whe teen her mother singe @ fow days before New Year's. ‘The eupporition is, that rome foul play has been used towarde Mra Lumbart, a8 the wat koown to be avery regular woman in all her hebits Justice Ketobam is in- atigating a thorough investigation end search. in order to aacer‘ain the woereabouts of thie missing womannd no doubt ine few days some more light will be: tarown, upon (his mysterious affair. : reap who bart. Raliroud tnteligence The entirs lice of the Mad River Ral/road is expected to be completed by the Ist of Muy next, and then the summer trip between the cities of Cluciunatt and New York ro#y be mace in three dhe pr ted, will be as fo} path at 2 P.M; arrive nt Springfield to sup 7 P leave Springhwld ac9 PM. arrive ec Sandurky (brenkfest) 6 A. M3 Ieave Sundusky at 7 A. M ; atrive at Baffelo (breakfast) 5A. Mj; lowe Buifato av 6 A, M,; arrive ar Albany (hrenkfast) 4AM; leave Albany at 6 A. Mj arrive in New Youk 3 P.M "Thin maker throe deys and ona hour! ‘Ibe rrive in Boston in threes hours longer March 14 Commenony Brooun.—It gives we rest Rounce the Mato retura to Philadelphia of our cinta. guished fellow-ot. sen, Commodoce Biddle, alter a long end edvenoare up ve yage round the world. —Philadelpha Bullen Marche ba