The New York Herald Newspaper, March 21, 1848, Page 2

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PANORAMA HALL, Broadw: Banvarp’s Pano: (A OF TE. t Houston street — 1 New York, Tuesday, March 21, 1848 ; = — Circulation of the Herald. Daily Heral 4, Monday, March 20.,.. 18 710 copies. Aggregate issue last week. + oe «141,960 Aggregate issue week before. 187,544 Increase in one week... 446 Average of Daily, Sunday, Weel 0 +. 66.640 Publication: ps a Be ne ‘at 20 m. past 3 o’clook. - finished at 30m 068 ‘The Instructions tojMr, Slidell. We give in another column of this day’s He- rald, the instructions of the Secretary of State to Mr. Slidell, when the latter set out on his mission to Mexico, betote the war with Mexico. They will be read with great interest. The United States and the French Revolution. The position that may be assumed by the Uni- ted States, in the present crisis of French and European affaires, will not only be important to both coatinents, but may aff-ct the future history of the civilized world. This republic is the mo- del and exemplar of the revolutionists of France, and of all Europe. They copy our constitution, imitate our institutions, follow our political fash- ions, and adopt our principles of public policy. The new movement in Paris_will only tend to heighten and extend those sentiments towards the United States. This being the case, it is therefore highly im- portant that the people and government of this re- public should, calmly, deliberately, and firmly, assume such a position towards the new French revolution, and other revolutionary movements in Europe, as will correspond with the cha- racter, the principles, and the power of this great confederacy. The prominent measures which have agitated Congress during the existing session, will have to be laid aside, or abandoned as unimportant, before the vastness of the new prospect which opens upon us from across the Atlantic. The first thing that should be done at once, by Congress and the President, is the enlargement of the navy and the immediate insti- tution of naval academies, similar in principle and objects, towards the naval service, as our military academies have been towards the military service of the republic. The Mexican war is finished The new treaty is on its way to that republic; and whether it be ratified or not by the Congress at Queretaro, henceforth the Mexican leaders and people cannot move to the right hand or to the left. The revolution in France, and the downfall of Louis Philippe, with a probable re- volution in Spain and elsewhere, take away all | chances of the monarchists in Mexico, to make any head in that part of the world. Let, therefore, the Congress at Washington withdraw their eyes and attention from the southern republic, and concentrate all their mind on the new republic, which has risen with the rapidity of a meteor on the other side of the At- | lantic, and which will produce effects on the old continent, that can hardly be estimated, for their | magnitude, atthis moment. Allour great men, statesmen and orators, must prepare for the new ! meat produced by the revolution in Paris; has age whichisopening upon them. The United | State, as a republic, will soon stand at the head | of civilization; but first there is a mighty and | prodigious conflict to pass through in [urope, | and how they may brook it, or what direction it | may take, no one can predict with accuracy at | this moment. Let the President and Congress wake up at | once. A vast problem is before them. They | cannot put it aside. They cannot postpone its solution. Wake up—wake up—wake up. New Inriv. on Partigs 1x tag Unitep Srates.—The revolution in France, and the po- licy which must soon be adopted by the United States government, will produce a correspond- ag effect on the feelings and attitude of parties | in this country. | During the old revolution of 1789,the demo- cratic party of that day sympathized with the popular movement in France; and the federalists, on the contrary, took sides with England and the monarchical institutions of Europe. hat was an unfortunate issue forthe old federalists; and after a Jong contest on these points, the de- mocratic party finally triumphed, and the fede- ralists sunk into nothingness and inanity. The new revolution in Europe will throw al similar issue before tne action of parties in thie | country, and'that too, in a short time, before the Presidential election posed that the Me issue affecting or de Hitherto, it has been sup- can war would be the only | ining the Pres ial campaign. We may now say that the Mexican war, and all its glory and all its disgrece, it any there 18, will be placed entirely in the back | ground. In Jess than a month, Mexico will not | be heard of. The army will return from that country as soon as the treaty reaches there and 18 ratified, and all in proper time, without a word | being said. w issues, fresh, invigorating and | animating, will be placed before the American | people; and that issue will be the great contest between popular liberty in Europe, and the in- stitutions of monarchy. This, we believe, willhave a great effect on the Presidential election; and it will be well for | all politicians to be wary how they take any ground during the next few mouths. | | General Gainus.— By a card, addreased by | General Gaines end his lady, to their friends, ‘The excite Danornots Seams oF Enoranh prevented the mind from dwelling with any de- gree of attention on the progress of things in England, and the condition of that country at the last dates. Englishmen in this region, laugh at the idea of # probable revolution in that country; but those who have examined with an unprejudiced eye, the elements that have been agitating there with- in the last few years under the surface, will not join in such incredulity, but believe in the prospect of some great and redical change taking place in that country. The French revolution must produce its natural effect on the middling and lower classes in- England. Iu London, all those connected with the press—even while the Rewspapers ure advocating monarchy and aristo- eracy—are well known to be republicans in prin- ciple, and are only waiting for an opportunity to carry their principles into action. The aristocracy in England consists of two branches—the landed and the paper ; those connected with the land- ed, owning immense estates; and those connected with the public debt, owning immense amounts of those securities. There are, to be sure, about one hundred thousand small annui- tants, who have an interest in the preser- vation of the present government; but they are by no means the active portion of | the population, nor possess much influence on the progress of public events. The recent debates in the House of Commons are very ominous of even the fall of the Ruseell ministry. The finances of England are in a most ‘wretched condition. There have been great di- ficiencies in the revenue—equal to $15,000,000 a year, and Lord John Russell has proposed no re medy but an increase in the taxes—direct and palpable taxation. This has already produced great consternation among all classes of the peo- ple, and even has been commented upon with great asperity by a great portion of the London press. Eventhe London Times begins to ridi- cule the Russell cabinet. In the meantime, the singular revolution and disenthralment in France, will soon produce cor- responding effects on the inflammable materials in the manutacturing districts, which’are highly excitable, particularly in Manchester, Glasgow, and other parts of the British empire. The city of London, in which are concentrated the land- ed aristocracy, and all the great merchants, bank- ers and big financiers, 1s less imbued, probably, with popular feelings than any other portion of the empire; yet there are powerful elements of democracy at work in that great metropolis, and they only want some stirring event, like that of the French revolution, to concentrate its action. In spite of all the steadfastness attributed to the English government and existing institutions, we should not be at all surprised to see a revolution soon in that country—perhaps before six months will have passed away. It is even doubtful whether the present goverr= ment, or any government, can maintain the in- stitutions in that country for such a length of time, without some terrible radical chanje. There are nearly one hundred members of ‘he House ot Commons, republicans—radicals, as they as are called. All the writers and reporters of the newspaper press are republicans. Many of the journals, principally fie weeklies, are ultra republican; and it is only the immense wealth and influence of the great financiers and lords, that prevent the daily press of London from launching into democracy and democratic agitation. The next arrival will give us the effect of one week’s movements in Paris, on the hitherto torpid population of London and the British em- pire. We say nothing of Ireland—that is a prairie on fire. Tue Great Financiers in Evrorgr.—The re- volution in Paris, and the probable spread of re- volution throughout Western Europe, and perhaps in England, will produce an equally destructive and terrible revulsion among the great capitalists, bankers, merchants, and finan- ciers throughout the Old World. The aggregate public debt of the differen- countries in Europe, excluding Russia, is pro, bably about six thousand millions of dollars, the interest on which amounts annually to about | three hundred millions of dollars. This great sum of money is expended in the maintenance of kings and courts, and aristecracy and mili- tary. All the great financiers and capitalists of Europe have the principal portion of their pro- perty invested in these funds. A radical revo- lution over the Old World, destroying the exist- ing governments—as that of France was destroy- ed three weeks ago—would annihilate this vast amount of property, and hand over to ruin and bankruptey all the rich bankers and capitalists who own it. In fact, the great financiers o! | Europe are worth nothing at this minute beyond | the furniture in their houses, and the gold and silver in their iron chests. The revolution in Paris will produce a greater revulsion on the monied affurs of Europe, and a greater change in the social effairs of individuals and wealthy families, than any that hes been prodaced, from the’creation of the world to the present day. The debts of Europe have been ac- cumulating for a period of one hundred and fifty years, through nearly a dozen intestine wars of all kinds. These wars have imposed on dif- ferent nations a yearly revenue of three hun- dred millions of dollars, which is taken from the industry of the population, to support in idleness, sloth and extravagance, royalty and all its trap- pings. There is land enough 1n Europe, if pro- perly cultivated, to support all the inhabitants, and halfas great a number besides; but the unequal state of society, and the attrocious system of go- vernment, produce the inequalities established in Europe—thus bringing about famine, pesti- lence and death, so frequently in those unfortu- nate countries. The effect of such a revulsion will be tremen- dous on commercial affairs in Europe, and also on the manufacturing energies. At the last ac- counts, the cotton operatives of England were preparing to emigrate to the United States in large numbere; and we have no doubt that the revolutionary movement commenced in France, will send to the United States vast numbers of artisans of all kinds, and also of smal! capitalists, and others, who can save their little property from the approaching wreck. In the meanti all the commercial interests in the large cities on this continent, intimately connected with the large cities of Europe—such as London, Liver- pool, Havre and Parjs—will soon feel one of the severest revulsions and shocks that was ever felt in this country. Look forward—prepare for it. It will not, however, affect the prosperity of the United States, but extravagant people, who will fall without notice; and industry and pru- dence will take their places. Tur Coyrestep Exvxction tnx Conoress.—It s said that the Committee on Elections, in the House of Representatives, will, shortly, report in favor of Col. Monroe of this city. This, of course, will displace Mr. Jackson Tux Sreamer Hermann —This splendid new m il steamship, under Capt. Crabtree, will sail this morning at 9 o’clock, for Southampton and we learn that they leave town, in aday or two, | for New Orleans. The purpose of the journey | 1s, probably, to take steps towards the recovery | of the vast property in that region, which has | reverted to Mrs. Gaines, by th of the United S is gene- rally supposed that the value recovered is about $25,000,000, which, however, will be compro- mised for ten or twelve millions, ne recent decision | tates Supreme Court. | Bremen “Mail Fala es The Northern mail fatied at New Orleans, March 8th, 9ch, L0th and 11th ‘ - # . Charleston, “1th “ Euetern « Mobile, “Joh, “~ Northern (part Savannab, “18th, : - . St. Loul “10th. ‘The city of Richmond will psy funeral hovors to the | late Joho Quincy Acams om the 2ist instant. A, J Crane, Eeq ,will pronounce the eulogium on the o¢oagion. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. FOS eT Summaty, In the Senate, yesterday, Mr. Badger, of North Carolina, reported a bill relative to the law au- thorising the franking privilege to members of Congress. The adoption of the views so strenu- ously advocated by this gentleman, will give an illimitable scope to the members; and an abuse of the privilege would tend to abridge the nation- al revenue, especially during the coming Presi- dential campaign. The bill was referred to the Post Office Committee, for their consideration. A joint resolution for the purchase of American hemp for the use of the navy, with amendments, leaving the subject discretion- ary with the Secretary of that depart- ment, wes adopted. The question of the on to Rome followed, on Mr. Benton’s amendment for a full embassy, and led to a very warm discussion between Messrs. Hale, Hanne- gan, Clayton, Foote, and Niles. Thecontention between the Senators ended in the defeat of the amendment, by a vote of 28 to 13; and the mis- sion, for the present, remains in statu quo. A despatch from Washington states that Gen’l Shields will probably be selected to rep resent this government at the Court of Rome, should Congress deeide favorably on the question, In the House, Mr. Sawyer, of Ohio, moved to tike up the bill making provision for bring- ing home the bodies of the slain during the war with Mexico, in which he was opposed by Mr. Haskell’, of Tennessee, and the bill was referred t» the military committee. The correspondence between Gen. Scott, Mr. Trist, and the govern- ment, was received from the President, and the usual number of copies ordered printed. The appropriation bill was next taken up, and an ex- citing debate ensued on the clause appropriating money for the Choctaw schools, which continued until the adjournment. The reports of the State Legislature, markets, miscellaneous matters, &c., &c , below, are all interesting. The Mission to Rome. ‘ Wasuineron, March 20, 1848. _ It is stated on good authority, that it is the intention of the government to appoint General Shields Ambassador to Rome, should tne House bill now before the Senate pass that body. The Weather. : Aupany, March 20, 1848. You may insert among your movements of travellers, that Jack Frost and Old Boreas, with their hoary headed retin ie, have departed on an Antarctic expedition. They left thiscity yester- day; since which we have had fine warm weather. It is supposed, however,. that they will return again by the latter part of autumn, when we may look out for squall: Burglaries. Atsany, March 20, 1848. ‘Two stores were broken into last night, viz:— Meesrs. Ainsworth & Storthrop’s and S. Carey’s, The burglars got but little for their trouble. CUIRTIETH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. ‘Wasutnctox, Match 20, 1843, Senate, The Senate convened at 12 o'clock, when the Vice President resumed his seat and called it to order. Prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr Gurley. MEMORIALS, PETITIONS AND PRIVATE Sundry memorials and petitions were presented which were daly reosived and referred. Several private bills were reported and read twice. THE FRANKING P: Mr. Bavaer, of North Carolina, which he had previot LEGER. reported a bill of given notice, asto the intent and meaning of the law authorizing franking privileges to Membars of Congress, &9 , which was read the first and second time, and then refered to the Committte on the Post Office. Mr. Badger went on to address the Se- uate fally in favor of the bill he had offered. He con- vended tat members of Congress ought to be allowed to. frank eny letter or package not exceeding two ounces, no matter to whom written, during the sessioa of Con- gress, and to frank their own letters during the recess. THE PURCHASE OF AMERICAN HEMP. Me. Yuter, of Fiorida,trom the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported a joint resolution to promote the pur- chase of American-grown hemp, for the use of the: United States Navy, wita amendments, leaving it dis- cretionary with the Secretary of the Navy; which was adopted. The further consideration of the subject was postpened till to-morrow. COURT FEES. Mr. Atuuey, of Arkansas, agreeably to previous no- tice, reported a@ Dill to regulate cost and feesin the courts of the United States, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. EXAMINERS IN THE PATENT OFFICE. Mr. Westcott, of Florida, from the Committee on Patents and the Pateat Office, made a report recom- mending the Senate to disagree to the amendments of the House providing for additional Examiners in the Patent Office. Several Senators participated in the in- cidental discussion which the report gave rise to. The further consideration of the subject was then postponed THE MISSION TO ROME, Mr. Araerton, of New Hampshire, Chairman of the Finance Committee, moved to take up the question of the mission to Rome, which was pendicg the other day on Mr. Benton’s amendmect in favor of making it a full embassy, in place of a“ Charge des Affsires”? Mr Have, of New Hampshire, desired to know why it was that this appropriation was put in the bill providing for deticiont appropriations, ke.? Me ArHerton replied, thet the fiscal year had not yet expired, and that the object was to send & minister at an early aday as practicable. Mr Hanneoan, of Indians, moved @ subetitute, strik- iog out» minister,” &2., which was put and lost; yens 12, mays 19 The ques‘ion then came up on Mr. Benton’s a1 nent; when Mr. Cuaytox of Delaware rose and proceeded to ad- dress the Senate in opposition to a fail Mission. He woald vote fora Charge but not foran Ambasrador.— He did »ot think the importance of the relations twsen the two countries sufficient to justify » full Mission. ‘Atter ha had concluded, Mr Hace spoke in strong terms of opposition to Mr. Benton’s amendment. Iie conteaded that tue measure was to pander to Catholic prejudices and to fish for Cathclic votes in the approaching political campai; cst at on to make some further remarks in the . When he had eat do: ir. Foote, of Mississippi, and said, that he:hould in to reply to some of the remarks which had been uttered, or to defend the.sdministration from such ma- lignant and unfounded charges brought against it. He he meant nothing unkind towards the Senator from nd- > lampsbire. He should now support the mission more cheerfully than ever, ei ice the important news of a great revolution in France had reached us, An amusing episode then ensued between Mr. Hals and Mr. Foote. After some farther discussion, the yeas «ud nays on the smendment were demanded, and reault- ed as follows :—Yeas, 13; nays 28. So the amendment waslost. Some slight amendinents were then concurred in Mr. Nixes, of Connecticut, spoke against tho mission to Reme Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, desired to know of the Chairmanof the Fiaance Commi.tee, the cause cf the fourteen millions of deficiencies Mr. Atherton said that the deficiencies were produced by the exp+nses of the military operations in the prose- cution of the Mexicen war, which had amounted to more than was anticipated. On motion, the Serate adjourned. House of Representatives, The Houge assembled at the usuel hour, when the Spéuker called it to oraer, 'rayer was then offered up by : Chaplain. The journals were then read and ap- proved. THE SLAIN 1N MEXICO, Mr. Sawyer, of Ohio, moved to take up the bill which he bad previously introduced, making provision for bringing home the dead bodiee of officers, &s., who had fallen in Mexico during the wor, snd to have them sppropriately interred. H» then went on and spoke briefly in support of the bill—advocating its a patriot measure due to the memory of the tlsin and to the ieel- ings of their surviving frieu da, Mr. Haskett, of Tenncesee, rore and spoke with ability against the bill He said that he would support nothing resembling humbug, our brave men bad failen to sleepin undistinguishable dust. In digging for remains of cu: men slain in Mexican battles, we might perchance bring back the enemy's dust, iostead of that for which we sought. He was ready to vote pensions for the benefit of widows and orphans—where the meney wou'd be usefally applied, but he went egainst the bill proposed for the sanction of the House, When he had conojuded, ths bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, THE CORKESPONDENCE BETWEEN GENERAL scorr, MR. TRIST AND THE GOVERNMENT, Mr. CuixoMan, of North Carolina, moved to suspend the rules in order that he might offer a resolution ask- ing the President why he had not communicated the correspondence een General Scott, Trist, and the governwent, BWOdjections were made to the enquiry, and to the sus- pension of the rules, by Mr. Houston, of Alabama. The yeas aud nays were then called for, and decided in the negutive, So the House refused to suspend, in writing was received from the President, of bis private Secretary, Mr. Walker, com- nid ocrrespondence. it’ was then orduced usual number of copies be printed, nos J finivy, of Indiana, submitted a resolu. tion instructing the covymittee on printing to enquire how many ¢xtr/ A been printed, which was adopted coun IN OF REVENUE IN MEXICO, Mr. Cnozren, of fennensee, moved tosuspend the rales in order that he might offer a resolution ir quiring of the Secretary of War respecting moneys collected ia Mex- ico, and what disposition bad been made of them, Ob- jections were made, and the Houee refused to suspend. THE APPROPRIATION WiLL, On motion of Mr. Vinton, of Obio, chairman of the committee 7 Way id Means, the House then re- olved iteelf ‘@ committee of the whole on the state of the Ne, Rook@ell in the chair, and took up ‘the ap Hon va Mr. 4 Onic, addtessed the House the clause tn the hit! appropriating money for the Choc- taw school, which he dered was for Col. Richard M. Johneon’s benefit. He charged that fraud and cor- FS gg existed somewhere—when he was interrupted Mr. Jounsox, of Arkansas, who pronounced the state- ment false, basely false, The Sreanxn called the member to order. Great confusion prevailed, and it was some time be- fore order could be restored, Mr Vintox, and Mr. Jacon THomrson expleined the character of the Choctaw Academy, when several mem- bers addressed the commiites, in ruccession, among whom were Mr. Vinton, Mr. Beringer, Mr. Pollock, Mr. Clark, of Kentucky, Mr. MeKay, and Mr. Giddings. Several amendments were offered. to the bill—when the committee rore, reported the bill to the House, aud, on motion, adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Apany, March 20, 1848, nate. INCORPORATION OF OSWEGO AS A CITY. The bill to incorporate the city of Oswego was report- ed complete. EDUCATIONAL PROVISIONS The bill to extend to the city of New York the provi- sions of the school lew of 1842, was reported complete. WASHINGTON PARK, BROOKLYN. Mr. Lawagncx reported the bill in relation to Wash- ington Park, Brooklyn, and it was ordered toa third reading. This is a compromise bill. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. Mr. Corrix, on notice, brovght in abillto abolish capital punishment. TH@ STATE REPORTER. ‘The bill in relation to the office of State Reporter was t up on ordering it to a third reading. A motion to amend was made, providing for the publication of dect- sion, inthe State paper, prior to their publication in book form, This motion was rejected, and the bill order- ed to the third reading. REDUCTION OF THE CAPITAL OF THE CATSKILL A Dill was passed to reduce the capital of the kill Bank, 0sWEGO city, The bill for the incorporation of the city of Oswego was passed. WASHINGTON PARK, BROOKLYN. The bill relative to Washington Park, Brooklyn, was aleo passed. THE NORTHERN RAILWAY, Tho bill relative to the Northern railway was debs in committe, ted Ad journed. Assembly. Avaany, March 20, NEW YORK CITY CHARTER. Mr, Penix presented the draft of an smendment of the charter of New York city, which had been approved by the Mayor. ‘THE GENERAL RAILROAD BILL. The general railroad bill was read @ third time and SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF LAB Mr. Bowen brought in a bill to State works their wages FREE SCHOOLS. The bill for the establishment of free schools was de- bated in committee, and rejected. Markets. Baxtimore, March 20—1, P, M.—Flour—The market continued unsettled, and we could hear ef no sales worth reporting. Holders were very firm. Wheat was ON STATE WORKS ure to laborers om quiet, with small sales of Maryland rede at $130. Corn was nominally at 480 a 459 for white, and 480 for yellow. Rye— Mo ales were making at 800. Provisions were inac Waiekey dull. 4,P. M.—Cotton bas declined 14 of a cent per pound. Corn—We note sales of 4000 bushels yellow at 480. Whiskey is dull at 24340. It has been raining all day. Berrato, March 20—Flour—The market was stiff, and sales of 500 barrels were made at $5 37}4—the mar- ket closing firm at $5 60 for good Michigan straight, Ohio, kc. Wheat hes advanced, and some sales of Chi- cago re reported at $1 06, and prime heavy white Obio and this State do at $1 18. Corn was inactive The stock of flour on haud amounts to 20,000 barrels. Bosrox, March 20.—The news has produced no ef fect upon the market. We notice sales of 600 bbis flour, including good Western brands, at $675 a 6 8734 Corn—Sales of 5000 bushels were made, including white and yellow, at 57.8 59c. Rye—Saleacf 400 bushels were mado at 2c, Oats—Sales of 3000 bushels were made at 430, Provisions were inective. Freights dull. Shipping Int Cuanieston, Match 20—Arr brig Nereid, Quaade, Rio Jauciro—al! well. piece, “The Whiteboy, or the Mi ”? was pro- duced at this theatre in a magnificent style. svenery throughout is new and beautiful, as ai properties and appointments. The story of the piece is founded on the awful scenes of distress which so often sedi througout Ireland, are so often heightened by the heartless actions of tithe prcetors and middle: ry to acts of madness aud deeds of blood, resulting in ignominious deaths, and other deplorable results. The hero, or pror‘inent character, in this piece, is Lawrence Macarty, the Whiteboy, andthe part was sustained by Mr. Marshall with great effect. ‘The antagon'stical cha- acter to Lawrence is Abel Richards, the Middleman, very acted by Mr. Tilton; and on the hatred exist- ing in Lawrence and the Whiteboys generally, towards Richads, the plot turns, and is intermingled with much interesting dialogue and action. In the first set, Lawrence aud bis associates burn Richards’ house, snd he himself, narrowly escaping with hie life, flees for protection to Ellen MacDonald’s (Law- vence’s half sister) artment. Eilen has been brought up from infancy by the Spencer tamily, and thus has lived somewhat apert from the immediate society of ber half-brother. Richard flees from his burn- ing house to her reridence, gains her chamber and im- plores her to hide him from the furious Whiteboys; she, with woman’s soft-heurtedness, dors 0, and conceals nim in a closet. ood after, Lawrence enters, flushed from the recent scene of confiagraticn, and, unsuspicious of any concealed listener, in tne course of the diologue, boasts of the part he has taken in it; and ashe bas the liet of Whiteboys, their parses, watchwords, &o., about bim, on paper, delivers this important document into the hands of Ellen for safe keeping. Shortly after, the alarm is given of soldiers approaching to the scene of the outrage, and Lawrenoe flies precipitately. Richards, who, concealed in the closet, has heard him criminate himeelf, and slso heard him deliver the list to Ellen, re- ays ber kindness ky the most base ingratitude; calling the military to hie assistance, he makes the servanta pri toners, and searches the house for the pa’ he, how- ever, manages to escape with them, and thus, for a tims, the villain is foiled. ‘he remainder of the piece is the working out of this plot. acd we must say that we seldom bave witnessed such an exciting drama; the whole audi ence seemed perfectly absorbed in the etory. andin the chanors for the Whiteboy, or tie middlem 7, each lis- tener seemed to be personally interested 1* their fate, Mr. Marehall as Lawrence, was most admirable; the man of powerful feelings reeking to work out his re- venge, and at the same time thinking to benefit his country, was portrayed to the life. Mrs Fhilips, ac Elem, was most excellent. Burke, Clarke, Stevons, (who, by the bye, took the place of Mr. Bellamy, whe we regret to he: Mesdames Jordan, Suther- land, &e., ta well. The scenery is very fine—tl , the ruined tow- acer er of O’Donobue, and the caverns at Shell Bay, with the | foaming billows of the ocean, are perfect gems in th way of scene painting. This piece will no doubt have Jong run; it is not only a splendid rpectacie, but aleo a most interesting and exciting drama, and the Bowery treasury we jure, will find it @ profitable one. It is to be repested this evenin, also the piece of the “Jaco- bite,’ which was played evening, previous to the “Whiteboy.” The hous # fliled to overflowing; th: pit was perfectly crammed, and the boxes all fille e lower tier being graced by a large number of ladies snd family parties. We shall no doubt ree aa immense eudi- ence there this evening, as the “ Whiteboy”’ has proy- ed such 4 hit. Cuatuam Turatne.—The performanoes at this lively little theatre were highly varied and gratifying last eve- Mr. A. A. Addams appeared as Othello, in Shi reat tragedy of that name, and received the ified applause of his numerous and ardent ad- He was ably sustained by his fellow attista. mirers. Mr Hield, particulerly, as Iago, greatly distinguished himself, and won increasing claims to the great popu- lerity he has acquired on those bosrds, while, at the same time, the other performers deserve no less to be highly spoken of. The play was well got up, in every et, and imastyle which reflects great credit upon the enterprising management. Two lively pieces suc- coeded—“ YoungAmerioa,” and the Young Seamp”— ta both of which Meser d Pardey sustained the chief parts with ekill telent which drew down the admiration and applause of a numerous bi An equally attractive bill is offered for thi: entertainment Caniety's Minstneis.—As usnel, the houses hero are crammed every evening, and it would seer the citizens are as eager as ever to hear the plaintive touches of ne- ero minstrelsy, which this triumpbant band perform ‘There issuch & variety in their amusementa, ringing, dancing, wit avd humor, that the doctors of the city complain they are losing many patients, whoare improv- ed in health every night they listen to these mirth-in- rpiring geniuses Sante Brorners.—This band of negro minstrels are doing well. The house is every night well filled, and the playing and singing excellent. Camvaseru’s Erntorian Mixstnets give a concert this evening, at Concert Hall, Newark, Patmo’s.—The pictorial illustrations, in which horses are introduced, and given through a mist, are attracting large houses every evening. Broapway Ovron is atill holding its influence among the admirers of tableaux vivants in this city. Concent Hary.—The Poser Plastiques of Professor ‘Thiers will continue every evening during this week. “Eenani” was exceedingly well sung on Saturday night, TroM executed the music of Elvira in the most artistical manner. Why do the biils say she © original er formed the part at the Astor Pince Opera?” This is a ridiculous enachronism.—Philade!phia North Amrican Card of General Gaines and his Lady, Genenar anv Mas. Garnes regret tl at the ill héalth of ong cftheir children, added to the atiention due to their prepara. ‘ory arrangem~n’s for their intended journey to the South (to be commenced ina few days ) oblige them to deny themselves the pleasure of returning the visits of many of their much esteemed friends, to wh vm they take this method of tendering their rflectionate salutations. They are also deprived of the pleasure of answering miny of the letters with which they have been honored during the last two months, They promise to auawer, on their retarn in June next, all such as may then F.remen’s Candidate—Wor Assistant peer, Joh L. Berrien. a Would exit the at> = 2 stoek of fawmiiy groceries, | a ved | fies Gteenwtch, asd fe Vesey ulladvance on whole: Grocertes, Teas, do , 5 tention of ous Jeadeis to a seleropene. Aes ‘and 4 streets; all of which he is offering e sale prices, by the pound or ehest selling also white and brown Sugar, at v country readers will fiod this Spring purchases, Fowler buys ‘at the lowest prices. H.B, Jones, 14 Aun str No maz can do a prosperous busi d seller are benefitced; and 1000 to 500 thi Boots sold at the following prices than sell more fiae boots at retail for cash stauch remarkably low prices ‘elf Boots at $4 59; second tent Leather Boots $7 sfore i acd competition is challenged. Gold Pens, of every wescription and price, for sale 2 per cent below former. prices, wholesale and retail, by B. E. Watson, & Co., 45 Willi matreet, 1 door below Wall street, and J. ¥. Savage, 92 Fulton street. ‘Their Richelieu Pens are invariably warranted, and are now recognized as the beat and cheapest en in the world. A. G. Basley's Gold Pens 5 gross or dozen, xt manufacturers’ prices. Banki schools suppliad with pens of appropriate ‘a good place to for cash; therefore, colleges and quality andsize. oid pene reoni ed. Gold Pens, Cheaper than the Cheapest. Couptry merchants, and others, dealing in Gold lens or Cares, will find it mueh to their in examine the assortment Beers & Clark. ip atairs,) before pureh fag elsewhere. there only) learm ut what le can be sold. Besides the Pens of all the wholesale or retail. Gold matske the place (up Beus repel fairs) o€25 John street ; They hive recently mide heir Pens nad Cases, and are now se S article. thatean be foucd inthe market at reduced prices — Gold Pens and Cases at $1,$1 25, $1 50, $1 75, $2 and unwards. ‘They sellaxperior ens at lower prices thin others are asking, for their rejected Pens. Gold Pens and cases repsired. ‘The great excit: ment in France has caused the Paris Boot Empor uw en their store at6 o'clock inthe d keep it open till 9 o'clock et ight.and then there veely a chence to get in, there ia such great demand tor Freceh foots; and we'll there might be, for our fri Young, oprosite oar oft sells his hest French Boots for $4 50. 8 Id in other stoves for $6 or $7; do fine celf$3 50,a8 good asean be found in the city for $5. Comer ef Fulton and Nassau streets. The Doctor Dyspepsia and Gastritis —I¢ has been sup- e inedical writers, that Galvanism, which, if not heat od cs . is generated by the process of d know, for the experiments of emizent Ep aud chemists have demonstra'ed the faet, that Tending toithe stomach of an avimal have bea divi tion can be effected by the Galvanic current. ‘of the stomach fail to inject into the digestive poly cf galvsnism necessary forirerfect decom: tion, dyspepsia, or gantri the restit. In these cases Dr.Christie’s Galvagic Belts wili be f in edy remedy, ‘The Galvanic fluid produced by the an- i passing into COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. MONEY MARKET. Monday, March 20.6 P. M. There wasa moderats panic in the stcck market to- day. The revolution in France puzzles speculators; they hardly know what to make of it. It is the impres- sion in financial circles, that the next accounts will be more unfavorable, in a commercial point of view, than those just received; and in this view we concur. It would not surprise us much if the next steamer brought ad- vices of the downfall of the British ministry, and great political excitement in all parts of Great Britain. Eu- rope, generally, is at this time in a state of fermenta- tion; but what will be the resalt of it God only knows. ‘The effeot of the recent intelligence upon our stock market has been very unfavorable; even the best secu- rities have been depressed. At the first board Treasury notes fell off 1 per cent.; Pennsylvania 5s, 3 ; Illinois 63,1; Reading Railroad, 14 ; Norwich and Worcester, 1; Harlem, 14 ; Farmer’s Loan, 134; Canton, 2; Long Taland, 134. At the second board, Treasury notes fell off + per oent.; Harlem, 1% ; Long Island, % ; Morris Cansl, ; Farmer’s Loan, % ; Norwich and Worcester, 34; Read- ing Railroad, 3{ The market closed heavy, with a ten- dency towards a further deciine. Tho annexed statement exhibits the quotations for the principal government and State etocks in this market for three periods: Parces or Stocks in THe New Yorx Marker. Red: 18 1848. 1348. 48. Rate. able. fan. 13. Feb.25, March 20. United States 6 99% 9954 IES al0d — 1023¢ 4103 i 6 ii 98 a 9034 103. A103 1023¢a108 « 6 9734a 973g 102KAlS 101 ajoi3g « 5 91 a Oke 93° 0 9336 93 0 93% rey Notes § 7 ete aye 10034910! jew York, ‘s al ai —a- sod 6 1859-54-60 100 al00sg 100 alel — a— 6 1861-62-67 101 aldidg WL al02 105 9106 a— 100342102 298 = 1 a= 5 — an 5 99 2 9034 5 —a- 44 1819 — as 6 1850 — as $9 An 99% 6 1836 69 — 9534a 95 9%gn 99) § 1850-56 0 == a — a — 7 1856 1OIsgatot 102 910236 Kentucky, 6 —— 9G $9 99 a 4 i 5 — 80a 83 82a o6 Illinois, 6 45340 46 Indiana, 5 35 a 26 6 25 035 5 60 26! ia,5 138A 734 Tennessee, "6 —"a — N. York City,7 103 nio4 = 7 102 A123 be $1 93 ass | 5 92 299% | Bk Co’m N.Y. —a-— 95 296 = a 30}ga 31 Braet a N Jersey RR & ‘Tran: . 03. 1M a0 Mohawk & Hud’a Hailrond. 66 267 90 a8! 76 978 Utien&Scherectady Kail’d 117 a— 119 all9% LI7TMalls Syracuse & Utica Railrosd— a— —a—. — a— Auburn & Syracuse Railr’d 115 e216 116 all a Auburn & Rochester, 103 e104 94 n 915g 91340 94 Reading Railread, 59 a 59 44a 446 39 0 40 Delaware & Hudson Canal, 187 a —~ 125 190 185 nig0 Reading Railroad Bonds," 6a 654 63 263% 59 2 60 Rendiug Railroad Mtg Bde, 60 a61 613<a Gide 49 0 69 It appears by this statement that prices forthe regular dividend paying securities have experienced very little | siteration. Government securities have fluctuated more | than any other, and the closing prices ruled lower than for som weeks previous. We attribute this partially | ‘0 the restricted state of the money market, and partly to the apprehension entertained relative to the ratifica- tion of the treaty in Mexico. It is the prevailing im- pression that a long time must elapse before the two go- vernments finally settle upon terms of peace, and nego- tiationshave by no means ceased, even on our part. The | Mexican government formed a treaty of peace and sent it to the President of the United States for ratification; this treaty was altered and modified by the Ssnate, rati- | fied and returned to Mexico, by special commissioners. | Woe are bound to believe that the terms of the treaty, as amended and ratified, isthe ultimatum of the treaty | making power cf the United States; that the commis- sioners have no authority to change a word or lino of the | treaty; but are merely empowered to obtain its ratiGca- tion by the Congrers of Mexico, The acceptance of the treaty in its modsfied shape, by the government of Mex. ico, is not evough; wo must have its ratification by the Congress of Mexico; and a great deal of difficulty will | be experienced in getting ths members of the Congress together, There are one hundred members, end at the | latest accounts only twenty-four could be prevailed upon or compelled to remain a: the scat cf government. This gives ussome idea of the opposition existing at that time, among the representatives of the people, to pesce in any shape; and we fear it will be almost an Imporsibility to get such o number together as the constitution requires for tho ratification of atreaty of peacs. Even in the event of a quorum, ora legal number, being get together, it by no means follows thet the treaty ratified by our government will be ac- cepted at once, or even at all. Alterations aud modifi- cations will doubtless be made, and a treaty ratified by the Mexican Congress sent to the President of the Uni- ted States for accsptance, which may be at issue bolween the two governu fora great length of time, and put off the final se This will produce points | nts | c- | though pricen remained the nme. Sales of Goneres sangulnely 04 (0 Gases ali peaperation for prosecuting hostilities ¥ Igoroualy if peseemaey, Ths passage of the ‘Ten Regiment bill is mote a precautionary Measure than one of actual necessity, and it may be necessary for ths purpose of showing that re ready for any emergency, that we e:rryin one hand the olive branch, and in the other the elements of war—in one hand the bane and in the other the antidote. We have been duped by Mexican diplomacy too often, and there ina presen {| ‘iment in our mind that permanent peace is further off than sppears from tho position of things, and that our next accounts from Mexieo relative to peace will be any- thing but satisfactory. ‘Thereturns thus far received from Illinois, show that the new constitut‘on hes bean acospted by a large majority, ad that the separate clause, providing tor the levy of a tax of two mills for the establishment of a rinking fand for the payment of the internal improvement debt of the State, has been adopted. ‘This is the first tims that the people of Illinois ever had an opportunity to express their opinions directly upon this question, and their consent to be taxed an additional amount annually for the purpose of providing a fund for the ultimate ex- tinetion of that part of the public debt depending upou tixation This ia @ grand result, and must satisfy. those who have heretofore doubted the willingness of the people of our Western States to be taxed, that there is « determination to meet the demands of their bond- holders promptly. Illinois must scon occupy ® much batter position in the list of indebted States than she does now. Within the next twelve months, she will make greater progress towards the accomplishment of euch a desirable result, than in the previous five, and the development of her resources, in her efforts to resume the full payment of the interest on the public debt, will be most rapid. Allthe other States in the Union are going on pros- perously in their finances. The steady increase in the valuation of taxable property in each State, must, be- fore the lapse of many years, reduce the rate of taxes very materially, and with two or three exceptions, taxes are bigher now than they ever will bs again. Asthe public works of the different States increase in produc- tivences, direct taxes must decrease, unless the public debt becomes larger. The annual expenditures on account 0° State governments, are lees than they have hereto- fore been, and, with @ stsady reduction in the debte, the burden of taxation must be sensibly lightened. The position of our public debts, compared with those of Europe, is as strange as it may have been unexpected to many a yearssince. Within the past twelve years feveral of the States have contracted large debts, be- ome delinquent, and partially resumed again; within that period we have reached the highest point of public credit, and sank to the lowest depths of insolvency—so deep in some instancesas to reach repudiation. The credit of the most miserable countries on the face of the earth was far superior to ours, and they could obtain large loans when we could not obtain the first dollar. Seven years ago our finances were in, the utmost confu- sion, and no one knew;how long the strongest State in the Union could sustain ber credit While all was doubt and distrust on this side of the Atlantic, the go- vernments of Europe enjoyed the highest state of credit and they were using it, too, most lavishly. They were continually making new loans and adding millions upon | millions to the national indebtedness. European capi- talists loaned Hbetally at the lowest rate of interest, and the rate of taxation imposed upon the people of Europa was rolling up with the greatest rapidity. What is the position of Europe and the United States at the present time? What is the basis cf the credit of each, and where is the vast wealth of the great European bankers who have made such wise discriminations in loaning their money? The revolutionists in France will coon settle their part ef the claims those houses have against European governments, and it will be in the shape of repudiation of the most thorough order. Those who had no faith in our ability to ultimately meet every fraction of public indebtednesc—who put more fuith in princes than in republicans—bave made a fatal mistake, The debt of France, at this time, amounts to about $2 000 (00,000, equal to times the aggregate indebt- elness of eyery State in this Union and the genera government. W:t1 « population about fifty per cent g cater than that of this country, the taxes merely for the payment of interest on the public debt, are about five times as large. The revenue and expenditures of tho receat government of France were immense. Taxes, amounting to more than two hundred millions of dol- lars per annum, were levied, most of which was paid by the middling and lower clesses. It is an historical fact, that the 200000 electors did not pay taxes for over 54.000 000 francs, or about the twentieth part of the whole amount collected. Most of these 200,000 electors are office-holders, drawing large salaries from the govern ment. Notwithstanding the immence ‘revenue derived from euch enormovs and tnequal taxation, the expendi- ‘urw exceeded the revenue, [and the annual in- create in the public debt was very large. ‘The recent loan made to the deposed government shows how rapidly the burdens of the people were increasing, which, with ths restrictions upon their rights ond privileges, were more than they could bear up under. The Rothschilds preferred investing money in the security offered by a government holding its power by such slight tenure, than in the securities of a government like that of the United States They will pay dear for their misplaced confidence, and have lost the opportunity of securing the most favorable loans fa the world. The debts of the nation: of Europe amount to about $12,000,000,000, a large portion of which ie in danger of utter extinction. The first movemect cf a revolutionary pcwer is to wipe out everything in the sxeps of taxer; and, in (be formation of a new govern- ment, no provirions are made for the protection of claims created for the purpose of supperting the extravagance of a king hurled from his throve. Stock Mxchange, | $3700 Treas Nts,6s, 1603 25 ahs Morris Ca.al, 160) do roi, 80 do +009 do btw 14% 265 Canton Co, 5600 do 20 101" 50 do v3 2000 State 5s, '60. 98 275 do 3000 Hlinois Int Imp, 47, 3536 25 do bew 14000 U + 63, °67, weg 10 eo b30 3: 1000 Ken 5s,p yweN ¥ 83 a a> 2000 Ind State Ss, beg oY do bio 2000 Ladiana 5% 50 do 90 25¢00 Pe: 85 73% 50 Norw & Wore 16600 3% 59 do 5008 b3 734 50 do 810 36 530 Oh 98° 100 do 30 5909 HH inois Fund, 45, 5 N York & N Haven, 8! 1060 Tad Bocds, 354 300 Reading Ru, 3 12000 da 2 0 do 3000 Reed Bes, 9 10 t60 a0 do bio 59 40 30 3000 = do 68% 50 LI. sow 1000 a sl2mos 57 100 b30 Mavh Bk, 3 5 Bank America, 3 5 dr / “810 20 Bk of Cou Serip, 3 16 do i sto 50 North Am Trast, b60 40 Fac Trust, 810 -29% 1¢0 do 350 do 29% 250 Harlem RR, btw 20 = do s10 29% 30000 do. 190 = do bw Bi 400 ho s10 odo ba 38) 50 do s10 50 do 29% 150 = do 810 ™ do bis 30° 10 do 50 do 3) 2000 do tw 5! 4 Vicksbare, 5% 100 do 230 16 thio Li . 7 do 160 Morris a5 10 9 Stonington RR, so do 8°00) Necond Board. $5500 Treas Nts,63,b30 101 5% shs Harlem RR, 81 do 100 {25 Lovg Island RK, Bolg , do WO, 20 do si5 30 40 shs Harlem RR, Sr 100 do 10 0 8 do 5, 9) do 20, x do sigmor 46" 40 do bye 30g mn do 10 40% 40 0 do ath 299 300 so” 150 do 815 294 50 497% 60 Canton Co, wy eo 419% do BS 32%q 50 48% $0 do La 92% 100 49'9 50 Morris Canal, Tha, 20 9% 50 | «do 10s a = CLVY *RADEK REPOKT. Naw Yonx, Monday afternoon, March 20, The market for flour wae somy lesa active to-day, ment of the existing diffloulties between tho two coun. | 24 Michigan were made at Saturday's quotations tries, much longer than is now generally anticipated. We bave lost the English influence, which was the prin- cipal cense of the formation of the Trist treaty, by ex- purging the sections comfrming tho land grante of the Mexican government in Texas and California, and, per- | haps more; we may have raised up an opporition in there establish peaceful relations between the two govern: ments. The agents of the British government and British bankers, In the city of Mexico, have an immenre Influence, either for good or evil, aud theit prejadices, when all intorest is out of question, are decidedly aguinst this country. In the formation of tho Trist treaty, theee individuals had in view the possession of immense tracts of territory in the couatry. ceded to the United States, for which we were to pay fifteen millions of dollars, independent of the cost of the war the nettlement of claims of our citizens, &e.; and it is @ question whether it will not be more forthe interest of there partion, when they flod these claims expunged, to keep the war open, thon to close it upon the terms pro- ponod by the United States, In tho most favorable light we can view this important question, there appears no probability of its being brought to a focus, for some time, The treaty presented by Mealoo, and (ho treaty ratified by our government, may eventually lead to such @ compromise 43 will give 6 peace; but we should by po means look for it so Silos of waeat were confined to rome parcels of Ohio snd Long Island on terms stated below. ‘Transactions in corn were confined to some lots of sound yellow and white,with parcels of New Orleans heated and damaged, wt prices which did not vary materially from Saturday's raten There was no changein rye. Oats were some lesefirm There wasn little better feeling in pork, and boldera were inclined to ask rather better prices, with- | p er, being aba to realize them There was individuals, who have heretofore mado great efforts to | GUY, However, being ab more activity in lard, with considerable sales in barrels in groceries transactions were light, while quotations remained about the same. ‘I'he cotton market had not become retiled, und (renenctiona were light, Asnes.—§8 len of 20 bbin pote were reported at $5.8)24, while Pearle were dull at 63 Brrswax—Sales of western were reported on private erin veparaperurrs — Flour —Sslee of Genesee, Micht- gan, &o, footed up from 1000 to 1500 barrels, in various emall let, consisting, fr the most part, of pure aud straight brands at «bout $675 Some ‘mall lots of fancy brenda, Michigan, were fold at #7. Sales of 1000 bhin, this State, were rade for May at $575 Wheart,—The wales of Ohio Wheat including 2000 burtels to-day. have amounted to about 8000 bush. els at $1455; and 1000 bushels, Long Island, soid nt $1 83 Corn Salen cf 6000 bushela New Orleans, out of order or damaged, were made to 43 n 470; 1300 do & £03, and 1500 et 476. A lot of 1000 bushele white New Jorsay, was sold At 520, and a parosl of sound Southern at 633, Mal —Sales of 1000 barrels of New Jersey were made on terms not understood. Rye- Sales of 1560 burhelr were mode, delivered, at Slo There waa no change in ryo flour Oxis—Salen of 2500 bushein North River were madeat 45948) Brans--Sales of 26 bareels fir white were made at $l 126 Cattin—At Market--1013 beef cattle, (450 South. ern, the remainder Eastern and New York State,)