The New York Herald Newspaper, March 31, 1848, Page 2

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Total increase in two weeks... ...se0+ The peblication of the Herald commenced at 20 | minutes before 4o’clock, and finished at 10 minutes be- | fore § o'clock. Tho Freneh Revolation—A New Age. The French revolution of last month is as much the beginning of a new age and a new era in the history of civilization and the human race, as the downfall of Paganism and the spread of Christianity in Europe were ten cen- turies ago, or even the reformation in Germany, commenced by Luther, which spread over the then civilized world, and convulsed all Europe | for two centuries. This revolution cannot go | backward—it must go forward. It is the ninth wave of human society, and will fix itself on the shores of time, permanently and durably. It has already shaken all Europe like an earth- quake, and has been received in this country, by the whole American people, with exultation and joy. Meetings, processions, and celebrations, spring up evory day, in every part of the country, in sympathy with the great movement of the French people. Members of Congress in Wash- | ington, cannot withstand the contagion. A great public meeting has been held there, and some of our leading statesmen have thrown off the first bursts of feeling on the occasion. Resolutions | are introduced, and Congress recognizes and | eulogises the prodigious impulse given to modern sociéty by the great events im raris. There are some features in this revolution different from those of any preceding one. We have already noted some of them, and princi- pally that exhibiting the new aspect in which the Catholic clergy present themselves before the republic. This is one of the most important | elements of the recent movement. The arch bishops of Lyons and Paris, and probably the rest of the Catholic hierarchy in France, have fraternized with the revolution at once—openly | and decidedly—recognizing the truth of the move- ment, the fact ot its triumph, and the cordial understanding existing between real religious sentiments and the principles of the Catholic ehurch, and those of democracy and democratic government. The archbishop ot Lyons even al- | ludes to the unity existing between the political freedom enjoyed in the United States, and the principles of the ancient system of christianity in | this republic. This is one of the peculiar and extraordinary features of the new revolution in France. It | combines within itself the seeds of a genera’ | revolution among all the monarchies of Europe, and the final establishment of republies in the old world. Hitherto the Pope and the clergy of | Europe, have joined heart and hand with the | principles ot monarchy, upholding monarchical institutions aud despotic dynasties, in opposition | to the principles of democracy and the spread of liberal ideas Until the accession of the present | Pope, the consanguinity between the ancient doctrines of the Catholic church and the | modern principles of political reform, or republi- canism, was never discovered; in fact, from that period in European history when the power of the church united with the power of | the old Roman empire, the church has been gra- | dually retreating further aod further from the | simplicity of aucient Christianity, and from the principles of the gospel, es first taught to the | world. Jt was corruption in the administration | aod dectriues of the Catholic church which caused the reform in Germany begun by Luther, and which extended ever the helf of Europe by his coadjutors of the ¢ flerent Protestant sects. The sa ption, local in character but similar in quality, brought about the downfall of Louis Pailipps and his form of government The discovery has, however, been made by the present Pepe, and many of the clergy, that their influence and power are founded on morality and religion; that the happiness of the people and the spread of freedom, are foster brothers to religion emd the purest forms of Christianity The position assumed by the French clergy in the French revolution, and the sentiments enunciated by them, epring frem this new era—this novel discovery, which was origi- nated by Pins the Ninth, and whieh will be one of the most powerful clements in revolu- tionising Italy, Germany, and all Europe. La- | martine himself, the great master epirit of the provisional government in France, belongs to this school of religious sentiment and republican | principles, combined with democracy and popu- lar rights and liberty. There are, to be sure, two | or three socialists, as they are called, or those who support and promulgate the idea of a com- munity of property and a new combination ot lebor, connected with the new government Whether the new religious sentiments an- nounced by the French clergy will come in con- tact with those novel principles ef socialism, in the attempt to reconstruct society aud a new go- vernment in Trance, may perhaps create some fear and some alarm in the minds of philosophi- | cal observers, at a distance. Such fears have been express d in th glish newepapers—fears | encouraged and edged on by the further alarm of a financial crisis, causing a derangement of pri- vate afla.ra and general business, with all ite train of bankruptcy, disorder, waat of work, hunges and riot. With the experience before us in the United States, during the last twenty-five years, where all such extreme principles and notions have | Lamartine and his glorious coadjutors. | ing on the Onto river. been permitted their full swing, we are under the belief and hope, that there is abundance o practical skill in France to prevent any collision between these apparently conflicting element: and the reorganization of society and a republi- can government Here wehave Fourierism,social ism, communism, infidelity, anti-sabbath move- ments, Mormonism, fanaticism—all sorts of secte, endeavoring to produce an effect on society, and striving to overturn all general opinions hostile to the principles and purposes of those particu- lar sects; yet, when the general mind is left frev to combat all these extreme notions and wild imaginations, and to ascertain, by practice and daily experience, what is right and what is wrong, we see how vain have been all the efforts of those enthusiasts to produce any effect deroga tory to the growth and rise of a sound republi can government. In our legislative bodies, and in our general Congress, such ultra notions, eithe religious or philosophical, social or infidel, have little sway and little effect. We trust and hope that the French people and the French convention, and their legislative bodies, will present the same moderatien and the same neutrality, to all those ultra notions o! the day which must spring up under a republic, where every man must be allowed to express his opinions on every subject, however radical o7 ridiculous they may be. Here we have seen iv this community, those radical and philosophica) Fourierites, Brisbane and Greeley, and their as- sociates, racing over the country, and endeavor- ing to indoctrinate the American people with the most ultra, ridiculous and absurd notions, about the reconstruction of society. They have only been laughed at and ridiculed, and have sunk into insignificance, on that particular point. On the other hand, we see at this very moment, an anti- S.bbath convention in Boston, and a few ridicu lous eathusiasts, endeavoring to abolish Sunday, and even Christianity itself with it; but they have no effect. The whole world laugh atthem. A short time ago, the Mormons endeavored to set the Westin a flame, andto convert the whole human race to their notions; and the result ir now a matter of history. Look at the Shakers. Here is community of property, as a practica principle, put into action; and yet tney never cap extend beyond the few acres cultivated by these solitary enthusiasts. In religious fanaticism, the same fortunate results have taken place Bishop Hughes, of this city, bereft for a mo- ment of his common sense, went into Carroll Hall, and commenced a political’ move- ment by an harangue, some years ago He created a great excitement—gave occasion | for the opposite enthusiasts and fanatics to or- ganize an opposition party—disturbed politica! affairs for a few years; but the whole thing af- terwards passed off in quiet, and the government and all its elements are going on with the usual speed and the same regularity as it has done from the time of Washington. All these facts tend to show it is impossible in arepublic, like France or the United States, where liberty of thought, of the tongue, and of | the press must exist, that the excrescences of the human imagtmation can be entirely prevented from developing themselves in some ridiculous way. Yet we are under the firm belief and con- viction that those eccentric emanations of the human mind, which have not prevented the stea- dy march of the United States, will present as few obstacles to the steady movement of the French people, and the attainment of the same comprehensive system of goverament, under the wise direction and statesmanship of such men as We will not believe itis to be a failure. We will rather believe that all Europe will be a cluster of re- publics sooner or later. Opinions or Ma. Wansren’s Srsecu —The whig journals of the North generally represent Mr. Webster’s recent speech as the greatest speech he has yet made—democratic joufnals the contrary. Now, what are the real facts—what would an impartial opinion be? Mr. Webster’s speech, In our opinion, is one of the most illogi- | eal ever delivered by a great man. It ia simply and solely an apology, from beginning to end, for being caught, unfortunately, in opposition to a treaty of peace with Mexice, for which he and his party have been striving for the last two years. The truth is, many of our great men, of both parties, do not belong to the present age.— They are behind the time—they are sons ot the last century. They should either go quietly about the earth, or be buried decently; for many of them are fit fer nothing else than to receive splendid funerals, and brilliant eulo- giums on their ashes. TRaveLLING To Evropg —American fashion- ables, of both sexes, who have been in the habit of visiting Europe to enjoy themselves in Germa- ny, Italy, or Switzerland, will have to forego that pleasure during the ensuing and several euc- ceeding summers. Things look too squally there for mere travellers to encouater. Such fashion- | able persons had better wait until republics, on the Parisian plan, exist over Europe. Then | they may go quietly and easy. Sreameure Unitep Sratss.—We understand that upwards of forty berths have been engaged in this noble vessel for her first voyage to Liver- pool. She leaves on the Sth of April, under com- mand of Capt. Hackstaff; and it is not im- probable that all her splendid state rooms will! be taken up before that day. Goon News vor rug Docroxs.—We learn that | many of our French citizens have got quite un- | well during the last few days, and some of them have bad headaches. They must have been celebrating the glorious republiquea little too hard—thet’s a Muxxican Arrains.—Our recent war with saa ico, and everything about it, is almost forgotte: No one cares anything about the treaty, or what may become of it. Nothing is inquired about but France and the French revolution. Mr. Turney, ofthe U.S. Senate, wants to make it penal for a newspaper to publish confi- deatial documents of a republic before the seal of secrecy is removed. Mr. Turney would make a capital police agent in Austria, or Russia, or even toa Louis Philippe Polk of Washington. Yucatan.—We have files of the La Patria, a new paper published at Merida, to the 26th ult. They were received through Mr. Siena, Com- missioner from Yucatan at Washington. Sreamex NonTHERNER arrived hence at Charles- ton ata very early hour on Tuesday morning She left here Saturday night. Marine Affairs, Serr Borromeo on the Kasawe C. Gilmore, was launched from the rhip yard of M Gilmore at Point Pleasant, Mason Co, Va.,on the 12th inst , emidet the hearty cheers of a large number of oiti- zens Shs started to Cincinnati on the 14th, to receive ber load for Liverpool or this city. She ie nb: burtben, and in timber, workmanship and ia seid she will compare with any versel of by in any of the Eastern cities or eleewhere; being bulit en- tirely of Virginia white oek. with hard pine decking and masts. Another oomrany havecemmerced buildiog on the opporite side of the Kanawha river; they have @ noboener oa the stocks, to be lannched during this sum mer. ‘This is certainly the most eligiMe plece for abip build ‘The water inthe K at low water. is deepand nofe for lnunching; rounding fores's of white oak, here and’ t apereed with proves of yellow or hard pive, wi on 4 fare t years to coms, @ suffloient supply to build the navies of the world. AproInTMENTS KY THE PRisipeNt.—Dr. J.C. | Mar Io, now Secretary of Legation in Paris, to be Charge a’Aflaires to Rome; John Appleton, of Maine, now Chiof Clerk in Kiate Department, to be Charge @’ Affaires to Guatemala; Elisha Hise, of Kentucky, to be Charge d’Affalres to Bolivia; Venbrugh Livingston, NOW 4) ser ja New York Qustom House, to be Charge @Affaires to Ecuador, | bi TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. Summary. In Congress, yesterday, the Senate was occu- pied the greater portion of the open session, with the consideration of the jo.at resolution of Mr. Allen, offered the day previous, congratula- ting the French people on their late successful achievements in republican advancement. Seve- tal Senators. debated the resolution, among whom was Mr. Calhoun. Preparations had been made by our reporters to send the entire speech of Mr. C. through by telegraph; but the wires became deranged soon after operations commenced, and our readers will have to wait until to-morrow for the full exposition of the views ot the great South Carolinian. Without disposing of the question, the Senate, on rotion of Mr. Hannegan, who s:ated there was a case of individual liberty pending, went into Execu- tive session, and for five hours were engaged in endeavoring to ascertain by what means the pro- prietor of this journal became possessed of a copy of the treaty with Mexico. They closed their deliberations by ordering the commitment to prison of one of our correspondents, because he would not, or could not, enlighten that body on the subject. In the House of Representa- tives, but little business of interest was trans- acted. Legislative proceedings, market reports, &c., &c., will be found below. The Result of Five Hours Labor of the Senate, In Exccutive Sesston, WasuineTon, March 30—P. M. The Senate was in secret session five hours, and committed to prison Mr. Nugent, one of the New York Herald’s correspondents, tor refusing to teil who turmshed a copy of the treaty, &c., for publication in said paper. Mines of the Hen, Mr, Black. Wasuineron, Marci 30, 1848. , The Hon. Mr. Black, ot South Carolina, is ra- Pidiy declining, and is not expected to survive maay hours. Bank Failure snd Fi Batiimorg, Mareh 30, 1848. The Mineral Bank of Cumberland has fated. Dyer’s house, beyond Howard park, has been enurely deztroyed by fire. Navigation, Burrato, March 30, 1843. On account of the ice, steamers cannot get in or out. The Canal—The Weather, Acwany, March 30, 1848. The canal, it is supposed, will not be open much before the first of May, notwithstanding every effort will be made to commence busine: operations by the 20:h of April. The weather is very favorable for an early spring. THIRTI“TH CUNGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ‘Waauisoron, March 30, 1848, Senate, The Senate convened at 120’clock, when the Vice President resumed his seat and called it to order. Prayer was offered up hf the Rev. Mr. Slicer. ‘Numerous petitions and memorials were presented, which were duly received and referred. A SLAVERY QUESTION, A petition was presented by Mr Hate, of New Hamp- shire, namerously signed by citizens of New York, praying that Congress would make a report, expressive ofits opinion whether slavery ever had a constitutional existence. The question of reception was raised by Mr. Tun- Nex, Of Tennessee, who moved to lay the motien to re- ceive the petition on the table. Tho yeas and 7" wera demanded, and stood as follows—yeas 23, nays7; so the Senate desided against the reception. < PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON, ‘A petition was presented by Mr Pxuzrs, of Verment, pumerously signed, praying Congress to make an ap- propriation for the purchase of the estate of Mount Ver- non. and that the title of the same might be vested in the United States govermment, and become the Property of the nation, which was duly received andreferted, IN¥ORMATION WANTED. Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, offered a resolution call ing upon the Sceretary of the ‘Treasury for ion regaiding the cirourastances of all the works of vessels for each year ending the 30th of Jane. CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FRENCH. Mr. Avcen’s joiot resolution, congratuiating the French le on their success in the establispment of a republican form of government, were taken up andread PRE BIE WIR or Uvumee-reut, wuved tte referees bo the Committee on Foreign Relations Mr. ALLEN advoca‘od the measure with great earnest- ness, but expressed indifference whether the resolution wasfeferied, or msde the special order for some carly wir Have, of NewHampshire, off-red an amendment by adding “ and by manilesting the sincerity of their professions im faror ot liberty by the immediate emanct- pation of tho slaves in all their colonies.” Mr. Downs, of Louisiana, opposed the reference pro- ed. Mtr. Cacwoux coincided in the views of the Senator from Obio, that the resolution should be simple and comprehensive. He thought, however, that the move- ment was promature. The people of France have over- thrown a powerfal monarchy; they have decreed a re- public; they have done all this with extraordinary faci- lity, and with but little bloodshed; and the conclusion that has occurred, may well excite our wonder, our ad miration, and our sympathy. But, sir, the time has not yet arrived for congratulation. Much yet remains to bo done; real tasks to be performed; it is yet befere them; they have decreed a republic, but it remains for them to establish @ repubiio, I think highly of the French people; and if they shall be ss successful in es- tablishing a freo constitution, as they have been ekillfu! ia abolishing the forms of monarchy; if they shall be able to avoid on the one band the dangers of anarchy ad violence, and on the other the oppression of the people, they will then have achieved great things, not only entitled to the congratulations of this country but of the civilized world. Bat if she fails, upon what form of goverumeut can France establish herself? Monarchy is out of the question, and aristocracy is odious to the people of France. The old imperial dynasty of Napoleon could not be restored; and, if they fallin this great ex- poriment, where then msy France expect to flad herself but under # military despotism? That would be no cause of congratulation, The French people have made @ mighty improvement, and upon it depend mighty con- sequencer; but whether they shall be a blessing or a cure, depends upon what is coming, and not upon whet thoy have done. This revolu:ion is the most wonderful event in all history, end is pregnant with the most mo- | mentcus consequences. No man wishes « lasting go. vernment to the French with more sincerity than myself; but, sir, [have never known an occasion so evidently calling for a wise, cautious, and judicious proceeding- | Grest events are before us, No man can foresee | the end. Whether Franee shall succeed or not, is @ qnestion upon which I shall express no opinion ; bat I see tremerdovs diffloulties in the way, im the social organisation of her people. The resuit will de- pend ina high degreo upon whether she can or cannot Prevent war, Can she abstain from offensive operations with the nations around? Qgoan they abstain from asesulting Francs? ‘Chere are the two clroumstences upon which a war is to be prevented. The leading power of Europe, Great Britain, bas acted with great, good sense, on het acknowledgment of the French go vernment. It was one to France [Here the wires Leoame deranged, end all further operations ceased J Mr. Catnoun concluded by moving that the joint re- | solutions be laid on the table. ‘The yeos end uays were demanded, and stood as fol- | low—yens 14, nays 5 | Mr Auiew moved to muke them the spacial order of the day for the let of Mey next Mr, Unorawoon, cf Keotueky, thought the first Mon- | day in May too soon, as time woud not be allowed for this government to be properly informed ns to the re- sults of puch & speedy revolution, with the sudden o | version of ohy intoarepublic. To es:ablit republia on basis would require time, and would be dif foresee how the matter would end until after the deliberations of the constituent assem- bly, which would not probably conclude its labors be- fore the Ist of Mey. Mr. Dovava: of Illinois, was opposed to delay. What credit would it do to ourcelves, and what good to Frauoe, if we until the struggle shall bs over before we offor our congratulations, and our rympathies 7 Now was the time to offer our congratulation and sympathy. After some further debate, Mr. Haswecan, of Jodiana, chairman of the Commit- tee on Foreign Relations, moved that the Senate go inte Executive cession. Ho said there wos a case of fodividuel liberty awaiting the sotion of the Senate. ‘The motion was agreed to, and the doors were olosed When they opeed the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives, Tho House assem bled at the usual hour, and was call- 4 to order by the Speaker, when prayer was offered up by the Chaplain. MONEY ADVANCED TO VOLUN TERS Mr. Hanatson, of Georgia, introduced @ resolation for the purpose of etoppiog the further debate upon ibe bill to retund to certain psriios} the rums of money advanced by them to defray the transportation of volunteers on their way to Mexico, at the expiration of one hour aftor its commencement. ‘The resolution was adopted, THE LOAN BILiy Mr. Vinton, of Oblo, moved that the House concur ip the amendwents to §be loon bill pasred by the Senate ae > nggagye in question were accordingly sanc- joned. REPORTS OF COMMITTRED. ‘The Sreaqen a eunounced, as the business in or then lying upon the- BILL6 REPORTED A number of bills were then and, on motion, referred to the Committee of the 5 Mr. Cares B. Suitn,of Indiane, ‘hem moved that the Houre go Committee of the Whole on State of the Ua! hich motion was agreed to, Mr. King, of Georgie. as chairman. . The bill to ud moneys advanced on secount of vo- lunteers, was then taken up. A numberof gentlemen proposed amendments to the bill, none of them of very great importance, which were debated in succession. Finally the committee rose and reported the bill with amendment Mr Potrocx, of Penm:, moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Military Affairs, with instructions.— This motion was acreed to. OREGON TERRITORIAL BILL. Mr. Hitt, of Alabams, moved jouse resolve iteelf ‘ain into Committee of the Whole ou the ‘State of Union, with Mr. Cranston, of Rhode leland, the chair, which was accordingly done, and the 0; Territorial bill take: POLITH VEMENTS. Mr. Hittiarp took the floor, bat did not confine bie rit of General Taylor, and, in fact, made an ex: wane awl paar perrg as a candidate for f Alabama, hes obtained the floor, and peech on thie bill to-morrow. » On rising trom the Committee of the Whole, the House urned without the transaction of any other business. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Auaany, March 29, 1848. Senate. PAR REDEMPTIONS. Ye: lay, Mr. Avaau.t reported against the bill for par redemptions. Laid on the tabi hs 1 bankiog bill was gone through: with In The general banking e committee of the whole, and the report laid on the table. REMOVAL @F QUARANTINE. To-day, Mr. Lawaxxcx made a majority against the retaval ot he aneiaciing toe Mets aa FRENCH SPOLIATIONS Mr. Forp reported rably of the resolutions oon- oerning the French spo ions, which were adopted. Mr. Frost reports em plete the bill for the election of justices in New York. Ordered to a third reading. GENERAL BANKING BILL The General Banking Bill was m: the order for this at 7 o'clock, to dispose of the report of the committee of the whole. INTERESTING TO LAWYE: A bill was passed to simplify practice and proceedings in the courts of the State. j@ commissioners on practice and by a vote of 23 to 3—Clark, 4 MADISON UNIVERSITY. Dill for the removal of the Madison University, adowed to the extent of $50,000, was lost—14 to motion to reconsider laid on the table. Rocess to seven o’clook Assembl, ARREST OF FUG Mr. Rarmonp reported fav relative to the arrest of fugitiv IVES. bly on the Senate bill The judiciary committee was Sarco briredb er egislatu: — consideration of the act of the it ONERS OF DXEDS. coma Most of the day w tion of order arising 0 pointment of comm! New York. DAMAGE BY RIOT ON LONG ISLAND. The remainder of the dey was consumed with debate on pare bill for the relief of William Niles, of Queens county. ioners of deeds in citi Market Bactrwons, March 30—The market for breadstuffs was much depressed and no sales of moment were re- ported. Burrato, March 30.—Flour—The market remained without material change, though transactions were limi- ted ; quotations range from $5 12}¢ to $525. Wheat was dull at 108s. for Chicago, and 1120. for Ohio. Corn —The market was inactive at 50c. High Wimes—We note sales of 130 bbls. at 1934: Reminiscences or Joan Jacos Aston.—John Jacob Astor, the great American millionaire, has at length joined his kindred dust, and fulfilled bis destiny. His funeral, we pelieve, will take place to-morrow. He has been an extraordinary man, and the press of this and other cities will be eager to publish everything conmect- ed with him. Yesterday we published an outline of his life; but it was s ‘mere outline. A volume or two could be written on the subject ; indeed, we understand that s full account of his life, from the pen of Mr. Washington Irving, and probably dictated by Mr. Astor in his lifetime, is in press, and will be issued inafew days. His early life and subsequent career bave been remarkable and curious. Iu the yeor 1803 Mr. Astor had accumulated s fortune of two hundred and fifty or three hundred thousand dollars, and was tmdwctwiowe im eeshing every evemus to make himeclf still more wealthy. At this time, the bank directors, in discounting his notes, always predicted his failure at an early dsy,and made their calculations acoording- ly. About this period, too, he cencelved the purpose ofbuilding a ship called the Beaver, and frsighting her with goods suited to the taste of the Indians in Oregon He accordingly loaded hor with trinkets to the valus of fifteen thousand doilars, and the vessel sailed for the Columbia river, where they were bartered to the Indians for fars of all kinds, especiaily the skia of the blue for, which is highly prized. From the proceeds of the trin- kets he received a full cargo of furs, and these were dee- patched to the Canton market, and egain bartered for tea. When the Beaver left that port, her cargo inex. changefor the furs, was valued at two hundred thou- sand dollars, and when it was disposed of in New York, to which yort the vessel sailed, the net profits of the speculation amounted to so much as to make Mr. Astor worth the immense sum of six hundred thousand dol- lars. If Mr, Astor was industrious in the accumulation of Tiches, he was likewise very penurious and niggardly in money matters, What he saved he kept and locked up to the day of his death. He would, however, never ob- ject to subscribing for charitable otjeots when solicited to do s0; but would almost invariably insist upon hav- ing others subscribe first. He adied immensely to his riches by purchases of State stocks, bords and mort- gages, ko, in the financial crisis of 1836 and °37, He was 8 willing purchaser of mortgages from their needy holders at less than their face; and when they became due he foreclosed them, ond purchased the mortgeged Froperty at the ruinous prices which ranged at that time. A few waeks before his death, he sent s wndred thousand dollars each to Mrs. Lang on and Mrs. Coles, for the purpose, es is sup- ened, of economy, and to keep them from troub!! his executors. When the idea first occurred to him of Dbequeathing funds to establish an extensive public li- brary in New York, which was suggested, we under- stand, by a playful paragraph in ono of the newspapers: hho sent for a m@on, and requested him to draw up speci- ications of the probable cost of the building. Ina few days the specifications were forthcoming, and szemed to please Mr. Astor very much. After looking at them for » while, he enquired what the outlay for the first year would be, and was informed that it would be pro- bably sixty-five thousand dollars. “ That will do,” said Mr. Astor, rising fcom bis chair, and placing the apeci- fications in a large trunk, where they have remained from thst day tothe present. Theatrical an asdoal. Irattaw Orena.—To-night, “ Lucretia Borgia,” with Benedetti and Troff, are anced. During the pro- vious evenings of the present week, the opera announced inths morning bas been generally superseded bofore night, and the public have been extremeiy dissppointed imeonsequence thereof. We have heard numerous com plaints on this point, and it will be very unsatisfactory ifthe managers do not remedy it as soon as possible — The idea of announcing in the newspapers of the morn- ing, that a certain will be performed, and in the evening another an difforent one play: when the company get together, is preposterous. The public wil not stand such a species of trifling with truth aud vera- olly. The remainder of the season bids fair to be pros. perous and successful. The city is full ef visiters, and all want to see the opera, and we have no doubt that the second pe fod of the season will be much more pros- than the beginning, provided t) gern play what they ansouace, and not trifl more with the iblio ‘be snecess of the troupe ha immense in ‘niladelphia, and the training they hat ne through there, seemsto have improved them all around. In the concert the other evening, Bircxccianti was really beau- tifaland superb. Arncldi is considered by the best judges, an exqaisite tenor. Boweny Tnratne.--By no one hoe ths terse sentence “all the world’s a etage,” been better illustrated, than by the mai r of this theatre. Unrestricted to past achiever: in srtistic and dramatic display,he now \\eals with nations—with the marses. Last night the drama of the Whiteboyr’’ was repeated. Morshall, as Lawrence M: vividly portrayed the exclied foel- ings of a people who, from the long eufferance of oppres. sion, resolved on vengeful retribution, Rosas, asa rimple schoolmaster, exhibited oll the exquisite senee of imbecility which gave effect to the character. Tilton and Hail were perfect im their parts, and Burke as hu- morouraserer. But thi d event of the evening wes the “ Insurrection of Pari Notwithstanding the im. poring grandeur of the o and position of the couages signalised, ther: no painfal sense of littie- neato mar the intense interest excited Marshall, us Cracow, @ Polish refuges, rivited in delight the gaz: of the immense assemblage. His every tone and emphasi« bad meaning C.W Cisrke, us Eugene ds Val, a loader of the forces, created positive enthurisem, whilst Burke, jn the nome of Jacques Soupe Maigre, played at wiil on the risiblo nerves of every person present ‘Tilton, who, a Dave de Montpensier, proposed at the Instance ot re- wt, concessions, sustained himself nobly. She merit shown was worthy of the applause which Interrupted ‘and closed each act. That this drama has triumphed, partial conception of the events it cele- Sitges tetas the Imag jion and of each to the utmost limits, can oniy be uted to Z Vest number we woud mention, as produciug thrilling effrots, the excitement of Louis Philippe, the dispersion of the republicans, the death ehaunt, the insurrection at ite height, the decisive struggle and final triumph. Vive la Kepublique! and prosperity to the enterprising manager. We are happy to know that Mr. H Ste- vens is ap) recovering from his late accident on the . The “Insurrection of Paris’ wiil be repeated this evening. CuatHam Tuxatax.—The house was crowded last night to witness the performances st this place. The spectacle of the “Spirit of the Waters” has found much favor in the eyes of the patrons of the Chatham, and will preve quite a lucky hit for the manogement. It is certainly got up in fine style,and the effect of the various scenes where the ernatural powers are represented, is very striking. The speotacle was ‘preceded by the farces of the ‘King’s Gar jener,” and the “Rehearsal.” Io the latter, Hield, as Pull, was very comic, and the re- hearsal of his tregedy was a rich piece of burlesque. Sir Christopher and his turni 7 out toes, Sir Waiter Raleigh, the immorts) ord Burlejgh’s head, To-night the ng wi in,” and the “Spirit of the Minetrets—They are winning new laure! ightly, these songsters, until inthe enu they will have enough to satiety any six dozen eingers, but not a bit more than they deserve, as bot f themsvives are equivalent to any nainber of Ethiopian performers ‘They have got a fine programme for this evening —all their best and newest songs. Saute Brotueni inging, lecturing, &>., of these worthies, er: quite rich and original. are winning quite @ namo, as Ethiopian perform- ul wil soon be near the top of the tree. apway Onzox.—Ther ea vatiety of pictures of novel character presented nightly Panonama.—This mighty work is crowded every evening. It is the greatest painting in the world— greatest, in every sense of the word. Dambolten’s Eshiosian Seranaders open in Albany on Mondsy evening next, at Bieecker Hail. They have been very successful at Providence, Worcester, and Springfield. City Inteliigence. Democratic Mavorarty Coxvention—Nemination oy Ma, Havemerea—Great Dr, restkv —Tho democratic Mayoralty convention as- sembled at I'ummany Hall, last night, tor the purposs of now. ig 2 candidate for the Mayoralty. At en ear- Jy hour the hails ofthe building were crowded almost te suffocation, end thera seemed a general fe inst the nomination of Mr. Hayemeyer, givin; preference to any other moo ballots were an- nounced as soon 48 Known, and stood ar follows : Ast. 2d 3d 4th. Sth.6th, 7th 8th 9th. tOLhtith (sth 13th MoM 1 1s 10 1 AL G Hender...14 11 10 10 10 Havemeyer.15 17 17 18 16 20 21 2t 24 25 26 27 28 Cu 6810 9 8 6 6 8 1 7 4 10404) SP eRe BR 4 £6 3.3/4.8 2 FS 2 3 9.8.3 233212000000 3900000006000 0900% 0000020 36545545141 6 Dougi oo 1 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 8 0 As soon as the announcement of Mr. H ’s nomination was made, three cheers were called for, when three heavy groans were given. Three cheers were then pro- posed and given for Brady, and three for Gillender. $0 great wus the excitement, that a number of the friends of Mr. H made their exit torough a back window, while the snathemas of the crowd were hea; upon thea, aud swearing to support a whig candidate rather than the nominee of that convention. it was expressed by several, thet such a feeling was never manifested in old Tammany before. During the time of the balloting a crowd, but the people no: being josed, the parties were separated without or breakage of limb. ‘I'ho greatest pos- onfusion prevailed, and the crowd when cailed up 10 adjourn to the house of Mr. Havermeyer and congra- tulate bim, cried out ‘d—n Hevermoyer, we'll go the whig before him ” Mr. Gilleader made his appearance ina f-w moments at the Pewter Mug, next door, und was greeted with cheers, while the same strain of imprecutions and ex- reasions of prejudice were heaped uron the name of Haverneyer It was ennounced that tne nomination would be overruled at the county mecting, if possible ; and if that tailed, it would be found wanting at the bal- lot box. Tas Fasncm Revo.ution —This glorious ovont still Is the topic of every circle, and with a feel of satisfaction sion his honor the Mayor will of a letter, in which he accepted t! “ Mayor's Orrice, New York, March 29. © Sin—Thave received the invitation to preside at tl public meeting to be held in the Park on Monday nex im commemorstion of the recent glorious France, communicated through you, by the co: of citizens of seven diferent nations. My own ay: pathies sre so warmly enlisted in behaif of our fellow- republicans of Franoe that | should do viole: feelings to refuse my ov-operation im any convey to ths republicans of France the expressions of warm congratulations jrom the repubiloaas o: States, and I very choerfully accept the invitati with whieh {have been honored, and will proside upon the occasion mamed. ; “Tam, sir, respeo!fully, yours, j WILLIAM V. BRADY.” The spirit of liverty and'patriovism barns in the heart of every American, and they have not yet forgotten that whon tue uvited colonies of this now happy and pros- perous republic were stiuggling to throw off the yoke of tyranny and oppress n, some of the brightest stars of Fraace flew to tho rssue, aud fought success: Wy for that liberty now so bountifully enjoyed by the members of this glorious confodsratio: in turn, America will aid In resounding the liberty of Frauee, her infant sicier, and will offer every assistance :o keep off that oppres- sion which hes for 90 long @ time rested upon he: Tue Weatuen—The weather 5 yw ly delighttul. Tho sun rose from a clear horiz pursued o°urse Uninterrupted by oven ing cloud. The wind b.ew all day from tl te breeze. Tho night came on as pleas had passed, and no appearance of un at weather was v.aible. Other than that # small white cloud was strung along the western horizon. Manstavauten.—Coroner W alters was called yester- day to bold an inqusst at the City Hospital, on ths body or Wim J. Miller, a native of New York, sged about 20 yeags, who came to his death under the following cir- oumstancos:— Between 10 and 11 o’ciock on Sundsy night last,@ young man, whose name is reputed to be James Cassidy, or Cassoriey, called at @refectory No. 448 Broadway, thon kept by the deceased, inquired for Mr. 8. M. Miler, @ teacher ot dancing, and requested tho latter to refuad two dollars that had been paid bim for instruo' ions, on aecount of not having attenied tho full time for which he had paidin advance Mr S.M not having any money at the time, told Cassidy to call again for it in the course of the week. Cassidy, as ho was about leaviog the refectory, said, in a menacing tone, that he would call ouce more, and that would be the last time he would call; whereupon the deceased re- marked that he (msaning Cassidy) had not better come egain if he intended to make a muss ther Shortly afterwards Cassidy returned to t! fectory and commenced quarrelling with Mc. Mi calling him by hard names, whon the deoeased went t: wards Cassidy, and told him to leave the piace. Oa his refasirg 10 do #0, the deceased took hold of C and a tussle which lasted a minute or two enaued. body who was presint called watch, when Cassidy the ealvon with a kuifein his hand, and e!s0 joi the alarm. A/most immediately afierwards the d. became quite faint, and disc ‘ing blood, repaired to the office of Dr. Nelsoa Gill, No. 146 Grand street, to get the wound dreesed; but at the suggestion of Dr t Still, the deceased wasteken to tae that when the deosnsed was brought he was bleeding pro‘usely froma wound two a: jaches in leogta, j The deci ada haif ing the right side of thy ches m kept by bimself, by a inan whom ; but that bis brother kuew him by nom it awaro that ho had been stabbed until utes after the fr The weunds were ‘essed, and the deceased appeared to til Tuesday morning. From that time aud died at 10 0’olock that night amination be: to the right was id @ failed rapidly, Ona post moriem ex- Maco, the wound was fourd to extend and a large collection of bloody rerum Tight cavity of the chest, with indtos- ition of ths pleure The woupa was Th Jory, after @ brief consuita- that the doc a death bya wound inficted on the crating the ae ing of the 26: instant, at the house No. 413 Broad; inate th 9. road%ay, by a man called , or Casserney; Whereupon # warrant was immediately issued for ths arrost of Cassldy. Tho de- a We gee ir of ny United Americans, o taken of the body for interment, which is to take place on Sunday afternoon next, Nannow Escare raom Deatn.—About two ole yesterday afternoon twenty of the workmen engs ged la the ship yard of Messrs Smith & Dimond, mado « mort miraculous eecape from death. Tuey were taking a beam, somo twenty-five feet long, up the brow to 8 new steamship, ballding for The ‘mail line "bro tween Panama ond Oregon, and when they had nearig reached the ship, the soattolding gave way and fell to the groutd, the boam remaining uvon their shoulders until they reached the ground. The arm of ons man wan slightly hurt. and the leg of anot t eufliciently to preveut them from work. ‘Tho ‘distanos was about Afieen feet. Tho brow wus strongly bolted and propped, but the extremy wergit apon it preesod one of the props aside from i: proper position, ond immediatoly all the bolts were drawn by the pressure, and the brow fell. Accipext.—A laboring man named Martin Ebler was very seriously injared yorterday afternoon, by aceluen- tally falling from the scaffolding of a building at the cor- ner of Blo. i Grove streets, a distance of fifeen feet, He was taken to the city hospital. Finks —A fire broke ont about ons o’clook yesterday morning, in the shoe store of Georges A Kata, No 18) Wiillam street, which waa put out with trifling damage \ fire broke out alto about one o'clock y:merday morn- ing,in tho house No. 31 Vesey sizeet, whicd was ais put out with trifling damage. Boann cy Arpynaen — ‘this bowrd mot last evoning, @ Toclvck The President, M. Franklin, Req . inthe ohate. The reading of the minutes wan dlepensed with rresch Kevolution-—The following oommuntoation Was received from his Honor, the Mayor, and moor pted: Mavon’s Orrice, March 40, 1918 To THe HowonaaLe THe Common CouNoti;— Geatlomen: Tne stenmer donia, whieh has ar. rived from Livacpoot dosing tn at Week, brings the up portent aud France ing republic, and that the Ameriona minister in France has Xoellence OF the impersonations, t! Serie F 3 ‘nto Fant Ne lsnartela clrcampennce i aa tv ‘eng 'o important cir: an F Tevolution failed Stbsing grephicdli-gs Of their cal RoO%pital 4 hehat been stabbed in the | e | gf the f eq formally and officially recognized the new republican vernment. In this,asone of the results of our own ition af inde) Jenoe, and the half cent of un- oxampled erosperig: wi ich we have pociaies ges ed as on nt of the exter of re, ublioan principles, wo, ican ol igems, must rejotos ially do wecf this city rejoice, composed as ars bitents, of id native citizens, onnnected reourse with ail the no- tions of the Old World, st the extension of our potition) principles in those countries where the seed was sown ro many years since, promitiog in the fullness of time no rich # harviat, the first fruits ef which are now being gathered. q~ We tejoice, too, at the spread of republican principl:s Ta France, our ancient ally,and firm friend in the dark F est hour of our nations! existence; and as then he sympathy was uot more freely given then her sid was generously bestowed in our struggles tor the liberty which wenow enjoy, 60 we should exprees our symps- thies and tender our congratulations upon the sucoens- ful iseue of th ‘uggle through whioh she has passed in ber efforts to o! that same If r Weare here not bebind any of our countrymen in the warmth and cordiality of the d with which the new republic is hailed througbout our land, and I know that I express the semtiments of every citizen when | say that all would gladiy embrace an opportunity o! teatify- ing in some public manner the feellags with whioh this glorious intelligence bas inspired them I therefore respectfully suggest tc your nonorable body the propriety ot recommending some public demonstra- tion, in which ajl our citizens may join, and which will convey to our fellow republicans of France, our aseur- ance of the generous sympathy and warm congratula- tions extended to them by the republicans cf the United States upon the attainment of tha’ freedom which they heve so long coveted, and which taeir valor, wisdom, and moderation, have secured to them ‘WM..V. BRADY, Mayor. Alderman Fexxs rose and offered a re-olution in fa- Vor of some public demonstration forthwith, Alderman Lawazerce wished to explain in relation to their procsedings, on this subject. at their last mect- ing. He fully and heartily concurred in the resolutigr which he would take ocossion to second. He was ir ,,' ver of tho epread of the principles of freedom in ery1*- ny, Italy, and every other nation, aswell as Fy noe 13 had been told that some parsons outside ho misunder stood his remarks made the last evening “or their most ing. He did not oppose the tender of, *"seir sympathi then to France; he merely expresso”; opioion that any action in the board then, on *'44 hject, would bs premature. The news was sin’y co ed, and none more cheerfully conourred im it. Arter allu: ing to the «enerous aid given by Lifpyette to Amerioa,and ¢x- ig his wishes that tro people of France, exci te as & people, would be sg) ho aay gee Alderman Messenore was happy to h ‘lend Lis place give the exp! <p prt cov pape exception to ome part — ple’s vapability for self; roment He koew that tho French. aga nation, were capable of seli governm-nt, aud he hoped, as he remarked on a former eccasion, to seo the ea gea Of, this government spread ail over the world. Alderman Keuty rose and offered an yndment, which proposed that for tho purposs of convincing the people of France, of the sympathy entertaimed by the peopl» here (or them, that the State andcity flugs ba dis- played onthe City Hall during the day on wnich a meet- ing ehou'd be held, and that the front of the C: sy Hall be illuminated, coramittes be appointed to make the necessary arrangements A’dermsn Srorrenn suggested that # procession take p’ace on ths occasion, to add to the Aldormen, Purser, M same further suggestions, when the resolati Ucanimously,and a committees of five.comnisti men Crolius, Lawrexce, Kelly, Messerole an Wore appointed, with power to ce-cperate wit! zens in general, on the cocation of the great demonstra- tion to be held in the Park, ou Monday next, and to join in the action of the diferent committeer, so as to make the cewonstrution as graud and eifective xs porsible. Some tow petitions on the subject of awning poste Wore reccived, and the Soard hereupom adjourned. ‘to the peo- A communication from the Mayor, suggesting the pro- priety of making a grand pablic dom rae: relstige, to the estabiishment of @ republican governmen? jn Frazos, im whieh all of our fellow citizens may jo”, and convey to cur fellow republicans of France, or’, sgsur- 2 of the sympathy amd warm congratulat” nc ertend. ed to them by the republie:ns of the Unite, states, upon the attainment of tke freedom which 1 ey'nave so long coveted, and which their valor, wisdo”, “a2 moderation have secured to them. A resolatt’'a ‘from the Board of Aldermen, appointing a special ©, mmittee of five, with full powers to make such arrs”gom, the City Hall, displayi gyi feegs in, and Messrs. tf, Jackson, Herring, "1 te President of the Yearly wore appoiatta.e, comlties t Behe big to pees such resdiution into effect. port in it Of appropriati: to * ses incurred by alter! wine planed See oop ee ad for hose Co No.2. opted. Resolution in favor of leasing highe: der. Referred. aries racadaee Raport in favor of w: . 7, Pe ae toe idening and repairing pier No. 7, Communication from the Commissioners of Emigra- tion, asking for the use of @ distinct Place of landing, near tho Batter, Referred. After dis jundry pepers of a private nature, ‘and minor importance, the Board adjeurned unt!l Nion- day evening next. Law Intelligence, Usitep States Commussionax’s Orrick, March 30.— Before A. Gardiner, Exq , Commissioner, The Slive Case Continued —Wittiam A. Jackson re- seiah and further examined; but nothing important was Roannt Ranswaw was the next witness oxemined. Is acting master of the On-ka-hye; was on board of her when the Laurens was taken; was sent on board with ten meu and another efficer; I had eharge of the deck Q—How long before you took charge of the deck did the twe Portuguese luave? A—I suppose about three-quarters of sm hour hour Captain Littlefield Q—Was it during this haf went board the On-ka-hye? A-Yes, sir. Q—Did you observe any conversation etween Captain Uitdefeid and those persons, or either of them? A~—He was talking to one of them, but I did not under stend what it was they were ag bout. —Did you take chi anne arge of the Laurens to bring her A-—Y¥es, sir. Q—Was Captain Littlefield restrained of his liberty a the voyage? aring the first week of the pass: Testraint on him; he was tre than anything else; he nadt no ger range of the versel. rd, was it possible yosterday by Jack- fr Q - From the liberty ho had on for him to find the papers mentione: son, and to dispose of them? A-—It was, Look at thia letter and soy whers you found it. W-— fonnd the lvtter now produced tu a large truok between desks, om board the Lauren: after we left im Portag: Q—Ho A—There were two rels of rani Q—What quantity of water wou'd tho g7‘sks found on board the “Lwarens” con‘ain? aed A—I don’t know--It ut three days }; the letter was opened and found to bp 4. Portuguese; ~aurens when she was about fou" days before sls sailed. ab I was tipped by Captain Littietiold; "#0 petsoas come on boara for Yanderstood were pasta j they nies cae Demene’e j the day wo left ate T heard the re The ccew omg n® 0 como on board; heard it aunoyg Q-—Did you s90 anything whioh Isd you to bolitvo Ne BOX ag to the Coast of Africn! was oue of tue crew of t esptared; sbipood ‘the Cons: tt, / oopey ewora and examined --Quesstion—Tiad you &ey conversation with those two pereuas that you thougy. passengers? A>~I hed; exe of them told mothe Laurens was going ‘he Coast of Afrioa aad to Mozymbiqas for slaves, “ad that be was to charge of her oa the coast; @ ot the Portuguers gave order; jj miter we wers overhuwled Cap- tala Littieteld again took charge. ‘There were other witnesses examined, but theiz testi- Mony was not material. Adjourned till tuis moraiog, OvRT CaLernan—Thh Dfy—Commen Pleas—Part 147, 191, 163, 155, 159, 161, 163, 169 171.178, Part @1—125, 140, 142, 146, 150, 152, 154 168, 140. Recertion or tue Frexca News 1x THe Unt- TED States.—At Marrisburg, Pa, ow the even- ing of the 26\h cf Maron, @ meeting ot members of both branches of (he State Ley'slaturs took place in the hall o House of Ropresmatatives, for the purpose of ud resolutions were passed iv sympathies of the peop! this coun- Uy, and proffering their political aid to the French peo- Pe to effet their object in estatiishing a repuriic. A depted requesting the Hon. Richard er Plemiporeatiary at Paria, to lay thes» he provisional goverament. A reev- ni was also adopted, setting forth that the blood which had been shed by Amaricass and Frenchmen on the plains of Yorktown, dazing tho revoiationary con- it, was a sirong reason why hends of tatern sation #nould be cordial: nded to the French people. So veral enthusia ohes were made and ioudiy ap. ) breathing the most ardent and generous forling cooas of the caver of repudjteanism in Fravon, good desl of feeling existas Rlorious news. A public demonsica.ion is suggested by sevoial of tho papers of that city. Tho opering of tho Iilinois and Michipan oaral 44 to ba cetebrated in Chicago, 11, in May. ‘Chia esnnlaonn-ota Chiengo with Port, on tho Miinois river. It it 100 miter ong, 00 feer water anrtvee. 6 feet deep, Iovks 16 by 110 foot within the chamber; Isa mogaiioeat work; co-t $7,000, 008pand will be in opera fon in Mey, if ee «What a Magnificent © "ow «tien we hear thiaex am tha exdival requ nth flarnt ny i. Much moe rds it the { i a very Sold av Phaton’s, wad Country dealers ger Fronch Patent Leather too 4..Just rece’ from Por Be assurcweot of Mreuch Patent Leave Hey, which | aim setting st the low yr" vhard a irge and *olendi aoe whieh tno roving sor 4 to eat 0 boon a Petiion iq say business. tt ve a city, nad my ehatenge com Asn stress, 4