The New York Herald Newspaper, April 15, 1848, Page 1

ee Ee. From the Wai ton 5 5 We a indebted to the Navy Depastment for the fol- lowing interesting derpatches, which have just been re- ceived from Commodore Perry. Camrscus. March 13, 18: Sin: Thave the honor to inform the department of this oe lest from Laguns, having with @ the atesmern “ Mississippi,” ‘ Scorpion,” \ Iris,” and “Water Witoh.’? and ths bomb brig “ Vesuvius.” Most of these veasels have been withdrawn temporarily from their pert‘cular stations tn order that I might make xe ? my_ means would allow, ia earance of such a force on thecoant might hava some iuflaence upon the fears of the Indians. with whom the authorities of Yucatan are voring to bring about terme of pacification. y seweral interviews with Governor Mendes, who came from the seat of goverument exprersly to meet me, I have found him to be an intelligent and energetic per- rdently stteched to the present existing institu- tions of the country, entertaining, in common with bis coaéjutor- in the noverpment. serious apprehensions that these institutions cannot much longer be sus! ‘without prompt sssistance from some foreign power; in- deed. such have been the successes of the Indians, thet the whites bave become panic-striken, and seem to have Jost all courage and ail hope of checking their advance The mpanying papers will exhibit to tha di ment the unhappy condition of the co the Yucaten commissioner resident at Washington, Don Justo Siema, baa presented o similar revresentatipn to the United States ment, and has made urgent sp- plication for assist in the josopyer alarming crisis ‘The statements sot forth in these papers are not in the leant exaggerated; and unless assistance is received from some . the whole country will be laid waste, and the numerous towns and villages of the interior destroy- ed. Such is the disgraceful panio of the Yucateco sol- disrs, thet meny ofthem fly upon the very appearance of the enemy, and not a few of the citizens consider them- selves unsafe even in this walled city. . In this state of alarm, the authorities are at a lors how to move,and they look in every direction for succor Application has been made tome for men and munitions; but-bowever I might be dirpored to take myself the responsibility ofsuch measures in ald of the defence of these unhappy people ageiost the exterminating orve!- ties of an unciviiised and rathiess enemy, the depart- ment is aware that I have not the means of extending fc kiphiserrs beyond the range of the guns of the one or ;wo small vessels that can alone be spared fro! pre- sent force of the squadron; and, besides, have good reason to belive that Senor Siema has already commu- nicated with the government at Washington, and I may soon exprot inttractions upon the subject ‘The authorities are very desirous of obtaining mus- kets, with a supply of ballcartridger; but the ahips have only « few more muskets than are required for their own une, and these are without cartridge boxes. should be gled to loan the few we have to spare. if they can be mage available; and I have promised to present @ request of Governor Mendes to the military governor of Vera Crus, fora loan of some of the arms taken from the Mexicans at the capitulation of that city. This supply bas, however, been rendered less urgent by the arrival at Sisal (intelligence of which has been this moment received) of three small Spanish vessels of war. with 2.000 stand of arms, four pieces of ” 200 quintals of powder, with some other munitions, sent, it ie differently alleged, by order of the Captain Genorai of Cuba, by the civil authorities of that island, or by private account; but, upon this point, | shall soon be correctly informed, as I shell diepatch a vessel of the squadron to-day to Sisal, to obtain information as to the ebdject of the visit of tho Spanish vers: 1s,and the source from whence thesupply of arms has been furnisbed. a8 General O'Donnel Tlearp, has been cautious in bis instructions to the commanders cf the Spanish vessels, admonisbing them not to proceed with an armed force bepand @ distance of ten yards from the shore. have it direct from the French consul here, that tho government of Yucatan hes more than twice withina few years back applied to France for permission to hoist the French fieg,and to become a French colony; but their proffers have as often been declined. ‘The French consul expresses the opinion that England mey,in view of obtaining sn increase of the Bay of Hondures, and possession of the harbors of Ascen- sion spd Espiritu Santo, on the east coast of Yucatan, be induced to furnish sid, in troops and munitions, from the settlement of Bolise; and a person is now in the city, pro- ssing to be an agent sent expressly from Jamaica, to enter into some arrangement with the Yucatan govern- ment. This informa is given for what it is worth; owa mind it hes litt ight. Gor to me, that, failing to in Governor Mendez ha‘ United States, he should apply to ‘as @ lest resort,the people of Yu- -r up the sovereignty the State to would consent to take it under protec- I sail this dey on my return to Vera Crus, via Laguns and the Tatasso. The bom brig Vesuvius, Lieutenant J ill be left at a1 off this city. to Icok after American interests,and to render bhannareate rs feat heed Leste ec re lives and property of the citizens. pose to’ employ another email ruseel of the ecmnacod tt the same duty and hope voWith proat reepest*T have the honor to be yom ob ave the honor . obe- MC. PERRY, dient servant, Commanding Home Squadron. Hon. J. ¥. Mason, Secretary of the Navy. [Translation ] OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE GOVERNMENT To Commodore M. C. Perry, Commander-in-chief of the Naval Forces of the U Statesin the Gulf of Mcai The Undersigned, Secretary General of the govern- ment of Yuestan, hes the honor to communicate what follows to your exoellency, with the view of informin, ou of the present condition of the atrocious war wa; te the aborigines of this country against the other races. Notwithstanding the means used to suppress this for- midable conspiracy, it has been difficult in the extreme, owing to the mode of warfare practisod by the Indians, and in coner quence of our depsndonce solely upon the and exbausted resources of this country, which, il misfortunes and ca- lamnities it bas suffered for som y st, can neither offer nor put in foros the means which circumstances de- mand; snd thus it is not to be wondered at, that. ina gontest of so nature a8 the present, it is dificult results which may happen. only one battalion of infantry, and two compsntes of artillery regulars, whose ranks have euf- fered numerous losse-, and have beeu reduced to almost insignificence, it has been found necessary to cell into service allthe bodies of militia, to meet the pressing exigencies of our situation. You will perceive, therefore, sir, that military opera- tions undertaken with sch resources, cannot bs effl- client. You know these people well, and oannot be igno- rant thet it is impossible to form armies at once ; that if the enthusisem of armed citizens con accomplish much —if,in moments of phrenzy, their valor is indomitable, this enthusiasm, this ebuilition is ephemeral only. Sol- diery of this description cannot answer fer so protracted and leborions a struggle—this wor of ambuscades and eurprizes which the barbarians wage. ‘This class of sol- diery—which does not possess arms, of whom the pur- suit of war forms neither the hopes nor the career—has other objects and other pursuits, which must have a ten- dency to influence strongly their spirit, so that from doy to day their energy decreascs, their zeal flags and they and by precip!tately abandoning the ranks in which they cannot remain. You, who are not ignorant of the local circumstances of this country, who have a knowledge of its population and its customs, do not need now a long narrative to of this war; the the absence on form ite prinoipal characteristics. Ha: and inclemency of weather do not deter them; their lii of hunters and sav bas undergone but little change from thelr relatious with nociety; and the woods, the ins offer no impediments to thei incursions and movements, which they execute always with wonderiul velocity. Their numbers, and tho qualities above mentioned, more than compensate for the iuferior nature of their arms, and place them in a situation to ridicule the movements of our troops, however active and better conceived they may be. From these causes, and from the destructive spirit which prompts thom, on the occupation of « palace, im- mediately to; burm and destroy, a wonderfal terror has uriseu and spread ov-r all or the greater part of our pulation whe have been abandoned by their neigh- Bors. henoe these apparent triumphs of the Indians, the ‘vaoillation of our troops, and the turmoil ja which the whole country is foun In thistruly oritical state of affairs, philanthropic na- tloos and men. all! the friends of humanity and civiliza- tion, carnot refuse aid toa rociety threatened with de- struction, From this consideration, the government of Yuoatan, expecting the common sympathies of oivilza- tion, and remembering the particular demonstrations of friendship which have been mutuaily given by Yucatan and the United hopesfrom you a speedy and ef. fioacious aid, r asitisin your power, to save this country from its terrible situation. Te caneot be hid from your penetration, nor can you of philanthropy, the imminent & country worthy of a better ery enlightened man, well know ion is not now of the particular interests nor of the private affairs of # small por- tion of the world ; but of a most important general ob- ject—to wit : civilization, whose empire is attacked and in risk of falling in Yucatan. On this account, sir, the government of Yucatan, which orders the undersigned to address you this despatch, hopes that this eolicitude will not be underrated; and that you, eppreciating it with the kindness and benevo- lence which mark your character, will promptly favor it, not only to the utm xtent of your power, but that qe will communicate it to the government of the Joited States, and will recommend and procure all the further sesistance which may be necessary tothe com- plete pscification of this country, ‘I’bus it was that, on the 31st December last, instructions were given to our commissiouer residentin Washington to the same effect; im, dictated in view or recent rengthen your plice- mt of the aid solicited, in f will become every day moro Im- dersigned has the honor to tender tire consideration and respect. JOSE R. NICOLIN. it and Krave. In conclusion, the your assurances of hi God and Liberty ! (Signed) Mrxcarnt, Fob. 10, 1848, Mexican Affairs. TWO DAYS LATER FROM VERA CRUZ. [From the New Orleans Picayune. April 7 } ‘he U. 8. steamship Virginia, Capt. Tucker, arrived yesterday from Vera Crus, via . She left the former port on the 27th and the latter the Sist ult.— She is only two days later from Vera Cruz thantheNew r had been no later arrival from the interior. The impression is stren, od im Vera Crus that the ar- my was about t> retrogade movement. Co. Wilson, of the first Infantry, took command of the Department of Vera Crus on the 26th. Mejor La- motte of the saino regiment acts temporarily as adjutant general. We flod nothing new in the El Noticioso, of Tampico, touching Mexican offaira. It has a story that Father Jx- raute psssed through Husjutle on the 23d ult incognito. He was re ised, pursded and taken. Upon beirg brought before the megistrates, he seid he was on his way to Queretaro, and took that route to avoid capture, ‘asa price had been set upon his head by Goh. Scott Here the story ends, and we presume the worthy padre, if it were he, pursued his journey unmolested. FROM CAMPBACHY. By the arrival yestergsy of the schooner Ventura, Capt. Dorantes, frem Campeachy, 27! We rn that Commodore Perry had a visit to Campeachy, ooeeded to Palangue, but after having Gen, Bruno, he left Campeachy on the 24th ult., for Vera Crus. Allthe Yuostan troops were at Merida, and the city was well fortified. Plenty of provisions and munitions of war.) Capt Dorantes states that the previous reports from that place are ex- aggerated.—New Orleans Picayune, April 6. ARMY INTELLIGENCE, Capt. H E MeCullooh’s company of Rangers, were ‘st Hamilton Velley, fifty miles above Aus'in, on the 25th ultimo. They were allin estate of excel- lent health, as wolias discipline—watchful and constant- ly on the alert. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. ‘The U. 8. steamer of war Scorpion arrived in port yes- terday evening from Laguna, in thirty hours, and reports thet the war steamer Water Witch was to leave for this port. The steamer Mississippi, bearing the broad pen- nant of Com. Perry, arrived at Saorificios in the even. ing. The Commodore did not come to the city yester- day, but will probably visit us to-day.—Vera Cruz Ame- rican, March 29. Battmorg, April 14 Resumption of the Mineral Bank—Desertion of a Wife—The Greek Slave, Sc. The Mineral Bank of Maryland is now in full operation again, and announces that it has cut loose from Wall street, entirely—consequently that it is a good honest bank beyond all perad- venture. @ I noticed some time since the shameful and cowardly desertion, by a young physician in the western section of the city, of a young and amiable wife, to whom he had been married clandestinely, ig consequence of her being of a poor but respectable family, and not acceptable to his relatives. On the fact of his marriage becoming krown, his Right Reverend aristo- cratical uncle, who stands at the head of one of the principal Christian denominations in Bal- timore, threatened to cut him off with a shil- ling if he did not instantly desert her, and threats were even throwa out to the unfortunate wife, that a divorce would be applied for on the charge of infidelity, if she did uot consent to a separation and divorce by mutual agreement.— This threat having no effect, money was offered her to apply for a divorce, which sl iso indig- nantly rejected; and she is now living with her parents, the mother ot/a lovely child, but with er epirits crushed under the persecution she has undergone. The cowardly and unmanly conduct of her husband, and the unchristian course of his family, have caused them to be regarded with universal detestation. Indeed, it is the opinion of most persons, that the wife should be happy thus early in ridding herself of a husband who would thus desert the one he had sworn to “‘love, honor, sna proreer at the.bidding of a guilty avarice and most unholy ambition. She com- mands the universal respect and sympathy of a_ large circle of acquaintances, and has always been esteemed as a pious and virtuous girl. The husband still, I learn, protests his love and devo- tion to her, but by his conduct shows that the filthy lucre of an ambitious relative has more attract:on to him than his honor or his love. _ The Greek slave is to be exhibited, for the first time in Baltimore, to-day. It remains to be seen Wain our ladies will tura their backs on its nudity. Axsany, April 18, 1646, Affaire in Albany. Hardly a quorum of members remain in town; the splendid steamer Empire, Capt. Tupper, left the wharf last evening, with a crowd of eastern members, and the trains going west were also filled with members, all anx- ious to return to their homes. The session has been an important one, and the members, generally were, per- haps, very superior to some of their predecerrrs. tan important acts passed at this session, aro as low! ‘The act tosimplify and abri e the practice, pleadings and proceedings of the couris of this State. The act for the wore effectual pretection of the pro- perty of mariied women, a certified copy of which I herewith travemit. This is a{most remarkable law, though probably a just one. It giv wife exclusive contrel over her real and personal property. vT ots appropriating $910,000 for the enlargement of the Erie canal ; $213,000 for the completion of the Gevesee Valley oa! $130,000 for the completion of the Black River caval and Erie canal feeder; and $20,- 000 for the extension of the Chemung canal. 5 The to punish abduction and seduction as crimes. The biil for the protection of emigrants arriving in the State of New York. [l have transaitted a copy of this important act to you, exclusively | The acta to provide for the incorporation of railroad companies. Under this law it is not necessary to grant special charters te railroad compantes, but the legisia- ture, upon the petition of the corporation to construct a railroad, has simply to pass an act declaring that the contemplated road will be of sufficient public utility to warrant the taking of the private estates, ko. upon which the road is to bo constructed. The act for the tncorporation ef companies for manu- facturing, mining, mechanical, and chemical purposes. ‘The act for the Incorporation of gas light and bridge companies, charitable and religious societies, mis- foserma | and scientific associations, are all highly im- nt. Acta were also pessed forthe incorporation of several ocean steam navigation companies; for the election of priating $60,000 to the New Hosp! ‘and for the incorporation of the New York Dramatic Fund Association. Ameng the bills which were lost was tXe general bill for the formation of banks, A ag ‘Dill deserved its fate) and the general insurance bill. One other important bill, which was |, and which I have omitted to notice, was the bill to regulat issues of sofety fand benks, which allows those banks that have a capital of $200,000 and over, to issue bills tp the amount of their circu! 00 giving security for the redemption ot their notes. There is, at present, little of an extra session. Probably none will be had, unless it shali be necesssry to Tepeel the new code of procedure before the next le- gislature assemb! Lovistawa April 5 —Sweerstake: $309, forfeit $100 mile heats R B. Kirtiy and J. Campbeil’s cho. Y. N. Oltver, by Wagner, dem by jathan. . aii J..N. Weldon’s b. f. by imp. Jordan, w cdc Gaciaees 132 jack Pryor, by Eclipse, “a 323 57 —1 :5836, —A splendid silver pitcher, it $300 ; entrance $30, led—two mile heats. Jol, ‘T. B. Goldeby’s oh. { Little Mistress, by Shamrock, dam by Wild Bill—3 A. Lecomte & Cos ch f. Mary Bow 2, Leviathan, dam by Stockholder—4 y. o. R, Ton Broeck’s oh. m. Nanny Rhodes, by Wagner, dam by Sumpter—6 y. seccscoveseses 3S ‘Time, 4:10%~ 4.03834. pril 6.~Jookey Club Purse $400; en- t., added—three mile heats. ‘sb. f. Charmer, by Glencos, out of " ch: h’ Rough and Ready, by Sham- imp. Hope—5 y. 0. .s.eeveee dis K. Hi b. h. Jim Along Josey, by Boston, out of Elisa Clay ee ree th ¢, April. Th. TrLearapnic --The important work of stretch- ing the wires across the St. Lawrence, at a point near the Chute of the Lachine Rapids, for the ‘Troy and Montreal telegriph, is now fast progressing (o- ward completion. From the East shore to Alsopp’ Island is 3200 feet, avd {rom this fal, West. Montreal shore, 3190 A pier will be {eland, now submerged in water, between Alsopp's Island and the East, or L ie shore, on which a strong and high scaffold will bo erected. supporting a mast, prijaot- ing from the top to 150 feet from the ground. Iwo other masts. one on the east shore. and one ai 1 be of the same height, and that on the wert shore 120 feet, including piers. ko. The most difficult work, and thet requiring the utmost skill, will be to atretoh the wire across the current, where the rapide exceed, in dangers and di of the St. Lawrence.— Montreal Ga; ed Fleming, employed on the Reading rail- Killed on the 12th inst.. near Douglassville, by road, wi the engine, on which he was standing, coming incontect tu enotier locomotive that weastationary on the roed, ‘with another I He was engaged in olling the machinery at the time. Boston, April 13, 1848 Meeting of Sympathy for the French—Great Doings—Abby Folsom inthe Field—Rev. Mr Marshall—Tremendous Uproar, §c. A meeting professedly called to express sym- pathy with the French ia their revolutionary movements, was commenced yesterday morn- ing atthe Tremont Temple, and closed last even- ing in a regular row. _ it A notice of the meeting was published in the several papers of the city, for some three or four days before the time; but the unofficial and un- organized cheracter of the call, rendered it pretty evident what the ineeting would be. It was ge- nerally understood that it was to be conducted by aset of rattlebrains of the various ultra or- ders in this city. Hence, but little notice was taken of the calls “only some three or four hun- dred being present during the day session. In the morning, a committee of twelve was chosen to dra‘t reaolutions and an address. Mr. B. F. Hallet, a prominent democrat, was chosen as one of the committee, but he declined having anything todo with it; certain remarks he had heard from some of the gentlemen in the preli- minary ; arrangements, convinced him pretty clearly what the meeting was to be; and he got up and moved that the meeting be adjourned to some future day, to meet in Faneuil Hall. where a demonstration might be made worthy of the occasion. He said there were not men enough there to defend a barricade. The mention of barricade started the ire of some of the peace tolks, one of whom made a characteristic speech in reply. Mr. Hallet bi rose, and made a most thrilling speech. He went for raise! re- sistance to tyrants; without it, where would have been the French revolution? Would moral suasion have sent Louis Philippe out of Paris in a one horse cab? No, never. The people of Boston, the descendants of Bunker hill, were not non-resistants. From the day of the atone- mentto the present time, blood had been neces- sary in all great reformations, and until a better day dawned on earth, it would continue to be necessary But, as the proeeedings of the morning and afternoon sessions were of little consequence, | I will not trouble you with any further account ofthem. The grand finale came off in the even- ing. The meeting had got noised about, and a crowded house was congregated in the even- ing. A. Polish gentleman, who was obliged to flee his country. on account of his poli tical sins, was introduced to the meetin; and made a very good apeech: After he hac closed, the elements of discord began to mani- fest themselves, Resolutions without number were offered-and discussed. Mrs. Abby Folsom took the stand immediately in front of the presi- dert, Mr. Mayor Quincy, and commerceda one of her usually forcible harangues; ber remarks were rich, and to the point. Aftershe had got through with speech No. 1, which was inter- spersed at the close of every sentence, with ‘put her through,” * give it to ’em Abby,” * take off your bonnet, ducky dear,” ‘go on, goon,” &c by the audience, the Rev. Mr. Marshall got up to offera resolution; he is a Millerite, and is always on hand for important occasions. He was once a professor in the Andover seminary, and his commanding person] and noble foreheas led the audience to suppose that he would say something that would bring order out of chaos. But, alas for their hopes, he did no guch thing. He offered a resolve, which he wished to be add- ed to the already countless number, which read nearly as follows: ‘* Resolved, That the recent glorious revolution in France, which is now ex- tending itself all over Europe, 1s a sign from heaven that the happy coming of our Savior Je- sus Christ will be in, or about, the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty- eight.” Such a hissing, shouting and hooting as now occurred, could only be pourtrayed with any degree ot accuracy by one of your graphic reporters. The question on the reception of thi resolve was put by the Mayor, whose strict a herence to parliamentary rules was somewhat ludicrous in such a bedlamite place as this, and decided in the negative, the ‘‘ aye” of the Rev. jets being heard, ‘ solitary and alone.” lereupon_a dozen gentlemen or more essayed to speak, but it wasnogo. The audience had got warmed up, and were bent on a good time. They would hear nobody but yy. .Kolaom, and 80 Abby got up again, and the way she put it to ’em was a caution. She told them they were all a pack of hypocrites, and devils, &c., andjwound $e, by requesting the audience to hear her friend elien with the same respect they would listen to the great god-like Daniel ebster. The Mayor, who was eo convulsed with laughter that he could hardly speak, repeated the request for a hearing of Mr. Mellen, and begged the au- dience to remember that they were Bostonians, and that their proceedings would be reported elsewhere. But no; audience said Mellen shouldn’t speak, and he swore he wou'd speak, if he stayed there till doomsday. Andso, indeed, he dia; but it took him a tong half hour to. utter a few broken sentences, when, shaking his fist in the face of the audience, in token of his tri- umph, he left the stand. Then Mrs. Folsom ap- peared again, when a call was made for ‘* Mar- shall Luky” to take her away. But, by some means, she was induced to cease speaking. The Mayor now put the question upon the adoption of the resolutions; but the ayes und noes were so vociferous that it wasimpossible to decide the question, and, upon a hand vote being taken, the ‘doubts” on both sides were so de- termined, that the Mayor was in a quanda- ry what to do, or hew to decide; but I believe he decided the original resolutions to be adopted, together with the address. These re- solutions and the address, will be found, upon publication, to have a sprinkling of all sorts of theories—slavery, Fourierism, peaec, anti-capi- tal punishment, &c. &c. 7 Altogether, the meeting was disgraceful to Boston, and it is to be regretted that the Mayor lent his sanction to it; and, injustice to him, it should be stated thathe evidently had but little idea of what the meeting would be, when he consented to preside. A Motugr Potsongp sy ner Daveuter.—Co- roner Pratt commenced holding an inquest yes- terday, on the body of Mrs. Mary Kane. an Irish woman, between forty and filty years of age, who came to her death om Saturday noon, under circumstences which led to the belief that she had been poisoned. During the investigation, it was shownthat a daughter Joe ee vores Fede hiss im Fri- y to an apothecary to procure some me: mother. stead of getting the medicine, ho' stated that her mother wished for some ratebane. After some inquiry as to the purpose for which she wished it, she {t the house was infested with rats. and she wial to destroy them. The poison was delivered to her, end upon reac! her home at the corner of Curve street and H avenue, she mized it with water, and administered it to her mother. The de- centred, who was quite unwell at the time stated, co1 tinued to grow worse, and om Saturdey the unnatur child procured another portion of arsenic. and sdmic' tered that also to her mother. These factsinduced the Coroner to issue a warrant for the arrest of the girl, and she wi ently committed to jail to await an exe mination. The eentents of the stomach of the dec have ber zed, and found to contein considerable 1 confesses the fact of 8 of arsenic. The the fatal dose to her mother, and he sup it would make her worse, but did not think it would kill her, and states as her reason for so doing that her mother punisbed her on Thursday. It appear- Sue, course of the investigation, that the ili con 3 duct of ir! had caused her mother much trouble, ‘that rn haeteien been obit to Leah her quite severely. ‘was remanded to jail.— Boston Jour- nal, April 10 : A Famity Burwep to Deatu.—We learn from West Bioomfield that a fire broke out ina frame building at Mount t, five and a half miles from this city, about 11 o'clock last night, after the femily had retired, which consumed the building, with the family of the tenant,a Mr. Stur, who alene esce pod. Mr. 8, was alarmed by a colored man, who threw stones against the building for the purpose of waking him ; when he jumped {rom the window of the second story to the ground, after requesting his wife to follow hi: but for some reason she ‘upabl teon years of age, avd they all gether !—Newark Adverticer. Fire at Sauem.—The Americ: Works, at the junction of Ward and Peabody streets, South Salem, were destroyed by fir about half past $wo o’olock Tuesdsy morning. The factory was owned and oecupied by Mesers J Jackson & Co. About sixty hands were employed in this establishment, three-fourths of whom were , who are thus thrown out of employment. The value of tho building, ma- ohinery, materials and stook, is estimated at $12 010— the amount of insurance on which is $7,5.0—$2 500 at ths Bowditch office in Salem, $2,500 exod at the New Ergland and Tanners’ offices, Borton.— Salem Chronicle ing-—Therm, 39 degress. Cornwall, clear vnd fin ‘Toronto sk Ki mn do. very warm. The river in front of {crinioh ip raing) Se quite clear of ice, and the steamers between that piace and Laprafrie, will es er a ee owe: NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, 1848. Common Council. Boanp of Atvenmen, Friday, April 14 —Morris Franklin, President, in the chair. The seading, of the minutes of the last meeting was by eo communication was received from the County Clerk, stating that one of the courts of the city conld be go on fer want of s room to hold the court in. Re- ferred. Awning Poste—Remonstrance of sundry persons fia ag removal of the awning posts in Fultom street. Fill ng Lots —Report in favor of filling up sunken lots en Sist street, and appointing G.G Campbeil col- lector of assessmente for the same. Adopted. A report favorable to the paying costs of a suit insti- tuted against N.P Jones, while acting im bis offsia! ee 'y a8 @ watohman of the ninth ward, in 1845 — Adopted. A communication was received from the State Trea- surer. requesting that a committee may be inted to make some arrangement for the disposal of present I property, to aid in the ecmpletion of the new Bulk-head.—Report favorable to granting to Mr. Skidmore liberty to extend the bulk-head om the North side of Franklin streot. Adopted Medica! Bills Report favorable to paying to Dr. Cole $4 fur tnedioal services rendered in cases of insani- ty, at the Tombs. Adopted. Communication from the Commissioner of Streets, requesting an extension of the time for building the Pier at the foot of Catharine slip. Granted. Also, re- questing that the trees around the Park be encased in wooden boxes. Ald. Dov moved that the word ‘‘iron” be inserted in the stead of the word “wood.” On motion of Ald, Suiri, the matter referred. A report from the Board of Aesistants, favorable to easibe ye met eet of Warren street. Lert Iso, favorable to making an appropriation of $650 for the fencing of Madison « are Aaoped Report favorable to a change in the present fire law. ned motion of Alderman ‘Apams, the paper was laid on ¢ table Gas—Resolution in favor of lighting Laight street with ges Adopted. a Report favorable to painting Clinton Market. Adopted. A remonstranoe relative toa bulkhead at the toot of Rector street was presented, but not being readable, it was referred to the appropriate committee Stuyvesant Square—Report in favor of appropriating $400 tor the Proper arrangement and laying out of Stuy: verant square. Adopted. Sewer— Communication from the Street Commissioner, relative to building a sewer in Greenwich street.— Adopted. A report relative to cancelling the stocks held by the city, and foemtog them into a sinking fand for the bene- fit of ths oity debs. On motion of Ald. SatitH, the document was laid on the table, and ordered to be printed A resolution was offered by Ald. Maynanp, for @ far ther grant of the city land tothe Deaf aud Dumb Asy- jum. ne Lawarnce moved iis reterence,which wis amend- o Ald Cno.svs, so as to make it the special order of bu- siness for the next meeting. y bd Ald. Maynanp said, that the matter had been before presented to this Board, and if a reference was had, it would only result asit now will by immediate action, and moved the adoption of the resolution. Ald Lawnence persieted in the motion for reference. He was bag hows to Cod iste rem bat if rearoras | was not properly understood, it was necessary it should be reterred. A resolution wat offered, requesting that the Mayor should offer a reward of $250 the detection of the murderer of Mr. Miller in Broadway. A resolation was cffered, favorable to paying David Graham, jun. sum of $100 for services rendered in defending George Purser against E. Fitsgerald, in the matter of the contest for a scat in this Board from tho 4:h ward. Adopted. Ald. Avams offered a resolution favorable to appro- priating $600 for building a new engine louse in 60th yy Pe ri ween 3d and 4\h avenucs,for Company No. 12— Adopt Resolution by Ald. Marwanp, favorable to amending the ordinance relativa to stages, so as to allow them to take up and put down pessengers on either side of Broad- way, above Chambers street Ald. Keuuy thought that Canal street should be sub- stituted for Chambers street; that there were others to be accommodated as weil as passengers. Ald. Purser coinci in the opizion of Alderman Maynard, id thought the ordinances ould be so amended. All the accidents that occurred from stages in Broadway, were above Chambers street. AlJ. Dow thought it was well so let well enough alone. He knew some of the stuge proprictors were satished and the ordinance should thought the law of the State compelled vehicles to keep to the right, and this Board bad no right to act in the matter; and, he boped, if the ordi- nance was amended, it would be so that stages kee> to the right ia Broadway, below Grand street. ’ 1H thought the ordiaance should not b> He knew the great danger of such a privilege to the steges, and bed long since ceased to use s private vehicle in the transaction of his business, in consequence of the danger attendant upon it. The stage proprietors were satirficd, und he hoped the resolution would bo laid on the table until an expression of public opinion be had on the subject. ae amendment by Ald. Ker, was then taken and A motion to lay on the table was carried A resolution was offered by Ald. Maynaap, to amend the ordinance relative to the appointment of the Mayor’s t a appointment be in tho hands of the ried. a moved that the Committee on Ferries be requested to report at the next meeting of the Board, Fe eelor es the disposing of the ferries by auction — opted. The Board then adjourned until Mondsy evening next. Law Intelligence. Count or Arrears, April 14—Present, Freeborn G Jewett, Chief Judge, ks —After the Court organised this morning, No. 4, which had been commenced yee- terday, wes resumed and conclude: No. 14 was next taken up and argued. No. 16 was next taken up, and the argument not concluded when the Court adjourned. Suraeme Covar, April 13-—Present Justices Cody, Willard and Edmonds. Court organised at tem o’clock. Nos. 6 and 12 were argued, and the calendar called to No. 173, Eleven defaults were taken; some causes re- servedand somo psssed No 173 was taken under argument Wen the court adjourned. motion calendar w li be tsken up tc-morrow. Svusaeme Court, April 14.—Present, Justices Cady, Willard and Edinonde.—This being the day sppoiuted for special motions, the special calendar was taken up, and the cae of The People ex rel Benjamin Griffin, ve. the Sheriff of Kicgs County, was called, the argu- ment of which occupied the entire day, Court or Oven ano Tenminen, April 13.—Before Judge Huribut, Aldermen Crolius and Spofford. Infan- ticide,— Barbara Weidmere, charged with the murder of her cbild, was arranged and plead d not guilty; her trial was put off to the first Monday in May. ‘I'he court then adjourned Covar cy Oven ano Termine, April 14. fore Judge Hurlbut, Aldermen Spofferd and Crolius —The Court opened and adj 01 d, no business being ready. Circuit Court, April 13.—Before Judge Harlbut. Horvey A. Weed vs Samurl F. Mott, Jr.—Action on @ Promissory for harried to order of John Batler and endorsrd to plaintiff. Defence that the note was given for ten shares of the Mackinac Copper Company’s stock; that the company was fraudulently created and the stock worthless. Plaintiff replied that he was a bona fid: holder for valuable consideration. Verdict this morn- ing. Cincert Covar, April 14 —Before Justice Hurlbut.— Timothy Baxter, vs Alexander Berbeck et ai This was an action of trover, to recover the value of aquantity of iron. It appeared the plaintiff employed defendant to construct a steam engine boiler, and supplied him with iron for that purpose ; he, the plaintiff, alleged that de- fendant did not use the entire quantity delivered, and the action was to recover the value of the excess. Ver- dict for plaintiff $94 Froncts V. Ainslie ve. Caleb H. Mason.—This was an action to recover $640, the amount of a bill of goods. — The firm of Mason & Van Buskirk, residing in Baffslo, purchased # qaantity of liquor and groceries from plain- tiff in 1847, for which they agreed to give their notes en- in four months. 8 but defendant refused to endo d tI that the goods were pateegeny handed y Mason & Van Buskirk. Verdict for full amount claimed, —Before Chief Justice Oakle: hn Frederick Gera' .— This was an ac- the beian chool bill. The de- fendant’s brother was placed at a boarding sohool kept by plaintiff in 1889, aod continued thore nearly two ond ‘The special dorsed by defendant, ps: were sent, y A running account was kept between the par- ties, and several sums paid on account, leaving, as plain- tiff alleges, a balance of $60. The defence was the sta- tuto of limitations, and that defendant had not underte- ken to pay, &c. Verdict for plaintiff for $85 05. Suydam, Read $ Co. vs. Clark § Coleman.—This was an action of assumpsit, to recover the differ. ence between the cortract price of 750 barrels of flour, and what it sold for after defendants had refused to take it. @n the part of the plaintiffs, it was alleged that the defendants, by their broker, on the of July last, purchased 10.0 barrels of flour from t! which was to be delivered on or before the 16th—thi the 750 barrels im dispute bad not then arrived, but hourly expcted. On the 15th it arrived, th fendants were duly notified, and received an orde! on bargeman, or the capt of the boat in which the flour was, toldeliver it. On the 16th, theorder was taken to the captein by, one of the defendants, or th agent, whocalled upon him to turn it out; he replie that an there wasa boat between bis and the wharf, it would be inconvenient to land ity then, but when the boat would be moved, he would take her piace, end it could then be conveniently landed. It was not delivered on the 16th, and on the 17th, the steamer arrived, bring- ing Rows that fi had fallen tn Europe, and defendants relured to reorive it, The Court granted a nonsuit, om s0) that the flour ought to have been delivered on the 10:), pursuantto the oontract, Before Judge Sandford—Pet:r Strong D. Doliner avd Gilbert Pitter —This tion to recover a quarter's Broadway. Benjamin F, Stron; of the premires in fee, mcrigaged them, and terwarde conveyed his equity of redemption to the plai: tiff, The defendants occupied Promises as tenan's to the mortgagors. The Thatatie im posses- sion es assignees of the mortgegor, and the renta from thetenants. In April,'1847, the premises were sold under a deoree of foreclosure toa Mr. Milla, aud the di f that month, but notdell- ve following. On tho first of May, a quarter's rent became due, which was the amount in dispute. The pleintiff claimed as the assignee of the mortgagor, and insisted that as the deed of conveyance was not delivered until the 6th of May, five days after the rent became dua, Mr. \ills was not entitled to it. Mr. Mills, however, induced the defendants to pay it to himeelf; and the question here was whether ho or plain- tiff was entitled to receive it. His Honor directed the Jury to find a vordict for the plaintiff, subject to the Pay of the Court in Banco. Verdict accordingly ent vs Peck—This was an action on a promissory note for $229 made by the defendant. The defence wus infency. The fathor of the defendant was called, and proved that bis son was under vgs when the note was The plaintiff replied that defenda't was at the ising physician, and had hie name up as he jury disagreed, and were discharged. vs Wols.—Thia was an action for assauit and battery. Verdiot for tho plaintiff, $75. Unitsp States Circuit Court, April 14.—B:fore Judge Nelson —J Jaques (an alicn) ve E, K. Collins et als —This oss0 was resumed. and after the examination of one or two witnesses, the plaintiff rested Mr Antuon here rose and submitted, that there wos no evidence produced on the part of the plaintiff, to sue tain the allegations of fraud put forth in the declaration— the oase for the plaintiff having been mainly confined to what they held was the custom prevailing among ths merchants of New York, in relation to the transac'ion of a certain course of business. He made a long argument in apeaet of his position, namely, that the gravamen of the charge rested solely on the question cf imputed fraud on the part of his clients, and the declaration was drawn up on this branch of the law The whole evidence merely went to show “oustom and usage,” and they did uot go behind it. He wished to call on the Court to ex prees an opinion as to whether they need go farther, or open on part of the defence. ° Mr. Curtina replied at some length, and made an elaborate argument. Tue Count declined to give an opinion in the present stage of the case, but would leave it with the gentiemen themselves to deal with it as they deomed proper. Afcer some conrorestional remarks from Messrs. Lord, Wood, Anthon and Staples, Mr. Arruon opened t! case for the defence. It be- came his duty, at thi ¢ of the case, to call the atten tion of the jury to t that the article of cochines|, referred to in the case, was an article of a peculiar c! racter. Cochineal was one of the mont valuable drugs, and an article whicb, it wus well known, that exposure to the atmosphere tended to materially injure or de- stroy. Ia tho ordinary operations of commeroe, this ar- ticle was packed up in a sort of strong linen bag—that was covered with a buffalo hide, so as to exclude the air; and the parcel was then tightly wrapped up with strong straps. A small tin box, cuntaining a sample of the arti- cle, was always attached to each parcel or bale. This was deemed necessary, in order to prevent the exposure of the article to the atmosphere. Under tnese circum. stances, no article could be selected, better caloulated to commit fraud, Ths party réferred to in the case—Ds Goer—was a man of considerable ingenuity, but not ho- He was @ Mexican by of the facility which this artiok tion of fraud, prepared, perhaps where in Mexico, the article that fgrmed the matter upon which the present case came before them, De Goer, after arriving at New Orleans, enters into an ar- rangement with some fictitious merchant, fur, on enquiry after the name of the party, no such merchant, it ap- peared. in existence. A letter arrived in New York, from this personage, mgned 8. 8. Barnard, addressed to the Messrs. Collins & Co,, dated September 234, 1846, stating that the firm would receive a certain cargo or quantity of sareaparills, consigned for sale in New York, which belonged to this Mr. joer, who would shortly arrive in New York. De Goer subsequently arrived in sppeared to be a man of gentlemanly address, in appearance and ma Oa the voyage, it that this De Goer told the © in the ship Arkans: transmitted. He placed, also, after his arrival in New Y¥ bag of money in the hands of Collins & Co.—rather a good jotroduction at ali times to a merchant—and then offered for sale the cocbi- neal. The 6 were deemed too high. Thon DeGoer said he would ehip them for London. These goods were in the vessel of tho plaintif Jaques, who had every opportunity to exemine them, as they remained there for fourteen or fifteen deys; end there no excuse oan be offered by Mr. Jaques, f he did not examine them. Mr. A. went on at length to detail the particulars of the care for the defence, stating they would be able to show how the defendents had been innocently duped inte the transaction, it not being their business. as commission meschante, to exam- ine avy goods or articles deposited with them, and that such # course was not known in their branch of business, and if recognized, no commission merchant woul! b> safe trom the impositions and frauds which such a course would subject them to It appeared that @ cor. respondence between Jaques and De Goer hed taken Place, which correspondence was not produced. After detailing at length the facts which they intenced to produce, on the part of the defence, which would show that theonly ane im the case, who stood abpve sus- picion, were his clients, Mr W. L. Yours, clerk in the cffise of Collins & Co., was called to the staodjand proved the receipt of letters signed S. 8. Barnard, and dated New Orleans, with » view to opening preliminaries with the firm of Collins & Co. Several letters that passed between the porti«s, were put in and read, on part of the defence; also, the depositions of witnesses, who had been necerwarily ab- sent, including that of John D. Rice, Captain of the Ar- kanras, when the case wos adjournedover to this fore- noon. w York, and went tothe office of Collins & Co. He both hould Usitep States Cincurt Cournt.—Before Judge Nel- son —Jacques vs J. K Collins & Co.—The oses for the plaintiff was not closed when the court adjourned. Common Peas —Bafore Judge Uishorffer —Thomas S Milier vs. Mark K, Hamilton —Action on the cai recover damages for a breach of egreemeent. It that defendant's brother wes the lessee of astorein street, tog with th ok in the store; that he as. signed them to defendant, and that the defondint after- wards assigned t! to plaintiff, undertoking at the same time to pay a quarter’s rent, which he afterwards refused, inti, for which eviction 28. The defence was that it rom his brother was proved. Senondly, e declaration was bad, inasmuch as it counted that the lease cf the premises was made to defendant, whe as it wes made to his brother; and thirdly, nat the ao. tion was barred by the statute of frauds. Verdict for plaintiff, $75. Count or Genenat Sxssions, Aptil 13 —Before Re- cord.r Scott and Aldermen Lawrenos and Fraoklia— John M‘Keon, Esq , District Attorney. Trial Resumed —The trial of Francis M Fortes, on a charge of stealing six Bibley from the American Bivie Society, was resumed at the opening of Court this mor- ning, when a number of witnesses were called to testify to the previous good oharacter of the accused. The case was then submitted to the jury, who, without leaving their seats, rendered a verdict of not guilty. Trial for Robsery.—George Sheaner, el:at John Shearir, was then oailed to trial on aa indictinent charging him with robbing Michsel Driscoll of two sovereigns. On the part of the prosecution, Driscoll testified that he met with the acoused in a railroad oar, in which they went to 27th street, where, sfter a short stroll, the accused induced him to enter a vaeant lot, there knocked him down, and tvok the money from him The jury feund toe prisoner guilty of » petit larceny only, and the Court sent him to the Penitentiary for four monthe. Pleaded Quilty.—Liewellen Harrison, a boy, indicted for ateoling $250 from John Nevil, entered a ples of guilty, and was consigned tothe House of Refuge. Trial for Assault and Battery.— William, Jumes and Catherine Tracy. were then called to trial for an alleged assault and battery upon the person of ‘Martin Murphy, a police officer, while engsged in the discharge of bis duty. On the part ef the prosecution it was stated by the complainant, that ho went to the residence of the ac- cused for the purpose of serving a warrant on a moo named Lanson, when the accased party committed the assault and prevented him from arresting Laoson. The Jory, after @ brief consultation, dered @ verdict of not guilty. The Court then adjourned until to-morrow. Court or Genenat Sessions, April 14.—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Franklin and Lawrenco—- John McKeon Keq’, District Attorney. Trit for an Assault—At the opening of the court this morning, John Green, indicted for an aseault and battery upon Neil Metter, mate of the Swedish brig Gertrude, was called to trial. Onthe part of the prose- wn in evidence that the accused w in question to resoue one of th lotr, when the mate interfered; whereupon the accused made an attack upon the mate, beat him very sovorely, and also fired a pistol at him, ‘The jury, afisr m pro- tracted absence, stated they could not agree upon a verdict; whereupon the court discharged them from iurther consideration of the subject. Trial for Grand Larceny. —Edward Thompson was then calied to trial on om indictment charging him with having, on the 8.h of January last, stoien $70 from John McKinney. For the prosecution it was shown that the parties went to s porter house in Madison street on the day in question, where the prisoner took the money from McKinney under pretence of paying for the good will, &o, of a porter house which McKinney intended to pur- ohase, and then went off with the cash. The case was submitted to the jary at three o’clock, but at a late hour no verdict had rendered. Count Cacenpan—Tuis Dar —Circui: Court—0e, 99, 102 to 108, 110 to 121, inalusive, 390, ynicipal election in St resulted im favor of tho for Mayor, J. M. Krum. The whole demooratic ticket was elected. Mi.wavxte.—Kilborne (Dem ) has been elected Mayor of Milwaukie, W.T. The Board of Aldermen is com- pored of 12 demoerats and 3 whig’. ‘Tho Washington cer- 7 predicts that Richmond Enqu Marey will go Mivister to Ri ‘ieroe. of New Hat ire, will oretar FB. ef soon these changes Solicitor of the Treasury, eral. go, at her first local elcetion led 1400 votes; Auburn, 1005; jure, 2000, : nt.—The whiz candidates for Censors are cloct- Ven sae a very decided mejority. Tho vote was very | TWENITY-THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF Price Pwo Cents. = = —e ‘Theatrical and Musteal. Ivatian Oven Hov ‘The attendance, last evening, was rather slim, but it by no means damped the ardor of the respective artists, as they were all in excellent voice, and performed their parts with much energy and spirit. , The pieco presented, was the lyrical drama of*Ernani'? Thore are severe] beautiful musical gems in this opera, ond wo should think it onght to - = of all the old operas,** Lucrezia Borgia” pi most attractive features The opening choru given with great foree and excellant harmony Sig Armoldl sang the solo, come rugiada al ceapite, with much awoet- pers and taste; and in the third scone, Signore Trufi, an Elvira, was poculiarly effective in the scans, Ernani, Evnani, invol mi—the delightful blending of haif tons here introduced, togethrr with ono of the most perfect and thriliing shakes, drew forth the most enth: plaudits; ard in the fourth scene. her solo, Turto zoche d? Eynani, evidenced it power, in the tasteful and exqui which she gave with a clear, sweet, prano voice. The character of Don Carina, by Bene ventano, wat ab'y sustained; his solo in the fourth scene wan given with great scientific judgment, and rendered with good taste. The duatt botween Elviraand Ernani, was executed with such delightful un: nd harwon: that reiterated cheers followed its part of Silva, by Rosl, was well filled; he possarsen sweot and powerful baritone voior, which 1s w aged In fine, the entire opera was received with the mort unbounded applause § Again, we bave to remark that the great delay between exch act should be avoided, as it is very tedious to the audience, Tux Bowsny bas made a magnificent opening, under the direction of Mr. Hamb‘In, the proprietor and mana- ger,and promises to resume a high and fashionable standing among the many and attractive theatres of our groat city. We nevur neo the opera of “The Bohem Girl,” (which was tho piece relected for lsat evoui: without wondering what could have made it so popul anit undoubtedly is. Except, perhaps, helf a doaen bi tiful songs of exquisite melody, which bi up by the public, and become fav of the astreste, both in Europa and America, we olways thought there was little besides im the music to delight, and etill loss in the plot and incidents of the piece to charm or interost. It seemed to us as if wo witnossed merely a huge end tedious pantomime of untelligible bustle, con- fured.gostures and unmoaning groups. Of oourer, have no right to such an opivion in oppositionto a ju a9 despotic and capricious as the play geing public— Mra, Seguin, last night, drew down lengthened plaudits ¢ been catight sof the parlor and from a crowded and highly fashionable house. Mr. ¥o- puin seemed to fll the Bowery b’hoys with extravegant delight by the agility of his movements, the familiarity of his manners, aed the loud, sonvrous intonations of his powerful voico. Miss Lichtenstein, as the Gipsy Queon, suited the character admirably, both in yoloe, figure and appearonce. Mr. Sauer made an exoellent Count, aud altogether the troupe display. d a combina- tion of talent such as deservediy drew down the repea- ted applause of a d:lighted audience. When we see tho success so far attending tho foreign opera, with all its imposing mystioism, vencrated upintelligibility, and admired confuvien, we cannot help thinking that the in- troduction of the mere simple Engiish op-ra, such as Bickerstaff'e “ Love ina Villege,”? aud similar piece: where an intelligible comedy with sensible dialogue and charming plot, is every new and then enlivenod witha pleasant, lively ong, weuld be @ successful experiment. But, of course, vateran and experieno«d mansgers know best. The ballet which followed the opera, was eminently brilliant, rich, bewildering and juctive — Miss Julia Turnbull is an artiste of first rate ability, which is conjoined with a youthul person, a flue figure, and very pleasing big orig mr ought rather to say, bandsome face. ith the excellent corps d- bullet, uniting their fasciaating powe those of such @ charming and Miss Turnbull, no wonder “Nat! and this vast theatre so crowded Cxatnam Tueatne.—Mr. Baes had a splendid house last night ; and, to uses somewhat hackneyed saying, his benefit might be called ‘a benefit which is a bene- fit? The “Rivals? was as well, almost as well, per- formed as we have ever seen it done. Basa himself, as the fiery old Sir Anthony Abrolate, was capital Chap- man,6s Bob Acres; Join Brougham, asthe Fn ated Joving Sir Lucius; Vira. Veruon, as that most delightful of blundering grandiloqasnts, Mr Mblaprop, was excel- lent. In fact the whole play was done in fine bid The whole evening’s entertainments went off capitally. To- night there is a capital bill, vi Ben the Boatswain,” “Lend me Five’Shillings.” and, for the last time, the “ Spirit of the Waters.” On Monday « now local dra- ma, called * New York as it is,” will be brought out. Chenfrau will appear os the immortal Mose, the true Whoy Green room report npeaks highly of this piece; it is said to be of great merit and considerable interest. All the scenery (which will show many well known places in the city,) is new, and it truly will be what ite name imports, “Now York ait is” All the city know Mono by reputation; they will belable to eee,him in anew version of the character on Monday evening. Cuuisty’s MinsTREL They iy | bas come round sgain, and tho minstreis are still hard at it. To-day they give their usual afternoon performance at 3 o'clock, in addition to the usual 8 o’clock one. The weather is 0 fine now-a-days, in the afternoon, romenade up Broadwey, and a visit to Mechanics’ Hall, wili form a delightful three or four hours’ smusemont. Their evening concerts are crowded, as usual. Sas. BrotHens —These geniusee,we understand, har been having fine houses at Paterson, insomuch that they remain there for this evening They will return to Cenvention Hall on Monday next, and simg there every evening of the week ‘Tur Mrvovron.—Thero isa fine programme for this evening at the Melodeon. ‘This place is so gentecly maneg+d, that it hes become very popular. White and Lynch know how to manage things properly. Broapway Opeon.—The animated pictures here find much favor in the eyes of the public, it seems, as the Odeon is full almost every evening Mernorouitan Minstnets.—-—Notwithstanding the great number of Ethiopian bands that haya been started lately, there seems to be rocm for more, provided they are good ons ~The Metzopolitang_answer this descrip- tion, and are succeeding very well at the Apollo rooms, They perform again this evening a ‘he mighty Mieeiestppi haa mode # visit to New York, ond all New York is return- ing the compliment by making a viait to it—that Is to say, to thy pacorama of ic, by Banvard; and it is such admirable representasion of it, tl al. If any bave not reen Mr. C, D. Pitt took benefit at the Boston theatre lost evening. ‘The Fine Arts, THE NA- TIONAL ACADEMY oF DESIGN No 3 Tue Late ,Govenson Waicn, by J. White- horne. This painticg is the largest in the aca- demy, representing the Goversor as large as life end may be lerger, or at avy rate it is larger in come paris, and lesa in others, through the want of drawing. ‘The right hand is too small for the body, apd the arm ratber short; the legs are clumsy and the position atiff. The face lacks expression, the outlines aro bard and irony—too much in the Chinese style. The artist, i¢ seema, hes taken great pains and labor in penci!- ing out the carpet, which looks exceedingly well aud nstural, where be appears to bs more at home thar: he dors cn the humen figure. The pieces of fecoy clouds, iutended to be represented in the back ground, look like the board in » paint rhop, on which the ap- prentice boy cleaus the brushesof different colors beforw going to work. This picture je far from being the chef d'@uvre of the academy, as, possibly, it was intended to be. No 293. Tux Low.anps or rue Sourn—ByT.A. Rich- ards. —This landecape represents the sun near ite setting. ‘The picture is well toned, and every part in good keep- ing The troes are beautifully drawn, and well painted. ‘The tombro shadow thrown over a pice of still water, nese some cows, is admirably managed. In fact, the whole picture shows the hand of « master. No. 203. View ow TH# OLp Roan FROM SALEM To Bostow JA. Cleveland —This is aleodecape and cottage; ‘or style oni poorly painted ; too much of the bias ag appearance. © No.285 Poxraart cy 4 Cu1.o—By GH Hansell—Thiz picture fs badly drawn and miserably painted; cold and hard in the outline, We could not see one redeeming point in any par No 278, Ti = a Srontina Exeepition—By JW Audubon — The artist has been exceedingly happy in thie picture, representing pers op a piece of old rail, m scin0 sprigs, in the act of making a spring on a Ii hippy bird, who is ing one of his little ditt concious of the neat approach of pues; the cat i - ed to the life, and well drawn, being exceedingly weil brought out from the canvass. 4 No. 242. Powtrart or a Cun tyle of painting adopted by this artist app ier the old masters. as the whole cf the p' appearance, alter its finish, of having been washed over with dirty water, and the dirt dried om, between tho in the pi Tho flesh is cold and herd, like « piece of paste ooard; no roundners, bor relief from ths J the drawing is poor, likewise, This style is idedly bad S No.29 Ex-Mavor Mick.e—By E. Mooney—This paint- ing ia decidedly one of the best inthe exhibition; the draw~ irg is perfeot, and the painting admirable, showing a Boid aud mesterly touch, sod yet all ia such good Keeping; the toning down of the back ground, to bring out the How is managed with great effect, and the exp ohare head is almost life iteel!; this artist ig, beyond doubt, destined to be one of the beat painters of the pre- sont age. No. l4l, Fore Lenorn Huntea—By ©. L, Ellie observer, locks pretty wel tera who draw mostly the head an tempiing the whole of the figure, fails in the drawing; in this picture, the head is weil paiated, snd uo donot good likeness of the gentleman intended; but! w stiff, he right leg looks like @ wooden one shadow Ubrown from the deess, enly incr a appearance. and wounds the eyo cf s draftsman Dawinet Portrait oF a Texas Thin picture, to the casual moeE portrait paln- oulders, whe: foreshoriening of the borso along side the punter, 18 end out of drawing. But ptiii the picture is panted ¥. Weil, although deficient in some parts of th We are eurprited there is not souie, ing of exchange between these ary their paintings or drewings before painted, for the + porvision of each other, end then potut out the defeo becanse an imrerfect partot drawing, thet would be e si- ly overlooked by the artist at work om evure, could he detected by the cye of another artiat e€ on Did thia feeling exist, we chould have much better piotusea exhibited, and less daubs admitted inty the academy.