The New York Herald Newspaper, April 27, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. North-West Corner of Fulton and Nassau sts, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPILIETOR, AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Bonemian Grar— Esmenacva. CHATHAM THEATRE, Chatham strest-—BSricanp— Gan Baveonat, Derxnces—New Yous As it ls~Box, Cox arp Knox. PANORAMA HALL, Bawvann’s Parcmams BROADWAY ODEON, Broadway.—Promation Sra- ruany, de, MINERVA ROOMS.—Sovruean Hanmonusts—Eruto- rian Suveina, &c. NEWARK, Nv. WASHINGTON HsLL.——C, Exsiorisn Sixaive—BurLesque 161,320“ The publication of the Herald commenced Wednes- day morning at 25 minutes before 4 o’clock, and finished at 26 mimutes before Perilous Condition of Engiand—Wtll there be a Revolution or # Civil War? The condition of England, or rather that of the whole British Empire, has, according to the last accounts, reached a perilous crisis~one from which there would seem to be no escape, without either a revolution or a bloody civil war. ‘ The determined movements and demonstra- tions made by the chartists, in England and Scotland, as well as those of the repealers in Ireland, present one of the most menacing at- titudes that the British Empire has assumed for the last two centuries. There is nothing in the history of that kingdom which affords a pa- rallel to it, till we go back to the scenes which preceded the old revolution of 1640. For years, it is true, the Irish repealers have been endea- voring, isolated and alone, to effect a legislative separation, ov rather a dismemberment of the legislative union with England. These move- ments, which were hitherto under the guidance of O’Connell, were always nipped at that parti- cular point of developement, which, once passed, would lead to a bloody revolution. O’Connell and his faction merely used the popular passions and impulses to intimidate the British gevern- ment, and induce them to comply with their hun- gry desire for office and emolument. In some respects, the popular movements hitherto attempt- ed in Ireland and Scotland present similar fea- tures; but recent events have changed the cha- racter of the scenes, and it is, as we say, an even chance, according to the last accounts, whether England is at this moment declared a republic, or is in the midst of a civil and bloody war that may last for years to come. The recent chartist demonstrations in England, as well as the repeal movements in Ireland, have no doubt been precipitated by the extraordinary revolution in France, and the subsidiary move- ments and reforms torn from the monarchs of Germany and Italy, by the determined will of the determined people. The events on the Con- tinent could not take place without producing corresponding sentiments in the hearts of the British people—hearts which have been for centuries accustomed to regard the 's and principles of the race with more dis- crimination and judgment than ever existed on the Continent. There are, however, many ob- stacles opposed to the chartist movement in England. In the British empire, the feudal aristocracy, though divided in appearance, still exist in commanding strength and influence. During the last two centuries, and while they have been in wars throughout the civilised and uncivilised world, a new race of aristocracy has risen up, feunded on paper money, national debts, banks, and other devices to cheat labor of its reward. The greater portion of the landed aristocracy of England is united with the mo- neyed aristocracy, topreserve the present govern- ment, and all the shocking and atrocious re- sults growing out of the immense debt, a corrupt church, and tremendous establishments ef every kind, which feed on the labor of the working classes. We do not anticipate that the higher .classes of England will give up their privileges, or their power, without some bloody effort to retain them for a longer period of time. We do not hope, there- fore, that the attempt to revolutionise England ean be as suddenly successful as the recent revolution in France, orjeven those which have taken place in Germany and Italy. Yet there is hope, after a frightful contest. The elements of republicanism or democracy exist among the masses, and even in the intelligent quarters in England, to a much higher end greater extent than loyal Englishmen or recreant Americans believe. We know it to be a fact that the greater portion of those connected with the London press, as writers or contributors, as well as those connected with the provincial press throughout the empire, are thoroughly imbued with repub- lican principles, and are utterly hostile to the continuance of the power which has so long been monopolised in the monarchy, aristocracy and church. - Free trade in commerce was the first movement of the intelligent classes, who have been preparing for several years past to carry out the same principles in land, in the church, and in the privileges granted toa cer- tain portion of the aristocracy. ee trade in every department of human existence, or, in other words, democratic institutions, have been the purpose of Cobdem and all the chartists for many years past. From the knowledge which we acquired of those elements during our visit to Eogland, we are not prepared to believe that so sweeping and successfnl a revolution can take place in Eng- land as that which has recently passed over France. The chertists of London have an even chance with the governmen tand their supporters in the metropolis. In Birmingham, Manchester néthe central counties, the success of similar movements is more probable. owards the North, in Scotland, the prospects of a popular triumph increase. In Ireland, yt is difficult to predict the result of the movements of an exci- ted populace, raised to the highest pitch of expec- tation by the successes on the Continent, In London, we understand there are only ten thou- sand troops to pat down the strong chartist de- monstration. If fe chartists were Frenchmen, Parisians, ten thousand troops would hardly be « breakfast for them, and we are not sure but they may overpower them; but the higher order of the trading classes, connected with the moneyed and landed eristocracy, will probably take sides against the people, and prolong the contest. This makes us more inclined to believe that a civil war has broken out in England, rather than that a successful revolution has been eflected. The next steamer will solve this im- portant question. Atail events, the situation of England, at the last dates, was more important to the affairs of the world than any thing that has taken place for the last two centuries in the history of that empire. A revolution or a civil war would pro- duce the same results in commercial affairs. We can’t perceive, therefore, any ground for hope that the present crisis in the British em- pire cam pass away without involving a com- plete and terrible revulsion in all their financials trading, and manufacturing concerns. If they should lead to repudiation of the p: mal debt und the total destruction of their colonial sysiem, it would not surprise us. In fact, we ougut te be Tus Taraty witx Mexico—Its Prosante Dergat, anv ConTINvaTION oF THE War.—We have intelligence from Washington, as well as, from Mexico, on this subject, which is of such a character as to lead us tothe belief that the treaty now in Mexico willbe defeated as to its ratification, or will be delayed for such a length of time as to render the re-commencement and continuation of the war With thie republic mat- ters of necessity and of indefinite duration. The accounts from Mexico, for some time past, are somewhat contradictory in relation to the affair of the ratification; but generally the ba- lance of evidence goes against the probability of any ratification being made. These apprehensions are strongly confirmed by recent advices from Washington, and from the secret efforts and in- trigues which have, it is believed, been disco- vered, having for their object the defeat of the treaty, the re-opening of the Mexican question, and the probable re-annexation of the whole of that republic to the United States. It1s well ascertained thatthe treaty recently sent into the Senate by Mr. Polk,and confirmed by that body, was distasteful to Mr. Polk himself, and a majority of the Senate. Nothing but the fear of the | popular vote going against the continuation of the war, induced Mr. Polk to send, and the Senate to pats, that treaty. Mr. Trist, by whom it had been negotiated, acted against the express direc- tions of the government at Washington. His au- thority to originate the document was repudiated; and his conduct caused a serious quarrel be- tween him and the special friends of the Presi- dent. If Mr. Polk could have smuggled the treaty thus produced out of existence, instead of sending it into the Senate, there can hardly be a doubt but he would have done it. The mo- tive would have been, to leave the question of the annexation of all Mexico open for the ap- proaching Presidential election. It is now, therefore, known, since the recent promulgation of the treaty and the accompany- ing documents, in the public press, that the ad- ministration at Washington, and a portion of the Senate, have been undisguisedly hostile to this treaty, hoping, by a'l means, to have it defeated, while they were all the while speaking in its fa- vor before the American people. The recent mysterious developements, giving glimpses of the mode in which the treaty end documents came out before the American people, must lead every unprejudiced mind to this con- clusion, and to the belief that these publica- tions were winked at by a certain portion of the Senate, for the express purpose of defeating the possible ratification of the treaty, oe this manner of leaving the whole question open for another Presidential contest. Mr. Webster, and those who voted with him against the confirma- tion, denounced it in no measured language, pub- licly, before the country, in every possible way in which they could give utterance to their feel- ings. There can be ro doubt but that Mr. Polk himself, in spite of his public exhibition to the contrary, was equally hostile to it while acting in favor of it. Every body may remember how in the same manner he held a double position upon the Oregon qyestion—to one man on one day professing to be for 5940, and to another man the next day declaring himselt to be in fa- vor of 49. We have a great deal to say 1n relation to this subject. But the public may rest assured that the chances now are—from the direct intrigues of the administration in Mexico, and those of certain Senators at home—that there is every probability the treaty will be defeated, and that the annexation of all Mexico to the United States, or a continuation of the possession of that country, will be made the prominent ques- tion in the next Presidential contest. Improvement or WILLIAM StREat.—Amongst the numerous improvements that are to be made in the lower part ofthe city, during the ensuing summer, the most important one may be con- sidered that of widemng William street from Fultor street to Frankfort, aud opening it from that point in a direct line to Chatham street, entering the latter between Nos. 37 and 47, a short distance below the junction of Chatham and Chambers streets. In carrying out this work of reform, it is intended also to amend the grade of William street in the vicinity of Frankfort, by raising it two feet six inches, so as to remove, in a great measure,the disagreeable hollow which at present exists there.t The first demonstration of improvemeat made in this street, was that of tearing down a num- ber of low and dilapidated trame buildings, si- tuated on the west side, between Fulton and John streets, and occupied principally as thread and needle stores, toy shops, &c., which gave place to that magnificent block of stores known as the Washington buildings. These were set considerably back of the old line, so as to in- crease the width of the street to about forty or forty-five feet, Before the erection of these stores had been completed, an application was made to the Common Council to have the street made of corresponding width from Maiden lane to Frankfort street, and thence cut through to Chatham sireet, as before stated, which was carried, and the assessment list confirmed by the Supreme Court. In contemplation of the vast benefits to be derived from this improvement, owners of property in William street, as low as Beaver, also in Liberty street, Maiden lane, Platt street, John street, Fulton, Ann, and other cross streets to a considerable distance east and west, consented to be heavily as- sessed The next step in the progress of this work, viz., that of widening the street between Maiden lane and John street, so as to bring the front in a line with the Washington buildings, and those below Maiden lane, was commenced in August last, when severa) buildings of shabby appearance were taken down and elegant stores erected in their stead, while new fronts were built to those of more modern construction. And in accordance with the ac- tion of the Commen Council, the work of widen- ing the street between Fulton and Frankfort Streets, also opening the street in a direct line to Chatham street, 18 to commence on the Ist of May next. When the improvements shall have been com- pleted, William street will become’one ot the greatest public thoroughfares in the city, and will have a tendency to relieve Nassau street and the lower part of Broadway—nor will that street be confined as a thoroughfare to pedestrians; a line of omnibuses will soon run along this route to the Exchange, &c. Under these cir- cumstances, ie it not advisable, and eventually as a matter of economy, to put down the Russ or similar pavement, along the new section of William street, inasmuch as new materials of some kind would necessarily have to be procured for paving it? This must be more evi- dent when it 1s considered that the owners of the property through which the new street is to pass,on Monday last applied to the Common Coun- cil to have a sewer constructed therein, so that further disturbance of the street would not be re- quired,perhaps for years to come,should the pave- ment on the Russ plan be adopted. Nor should the owners of property in Frankfort street neglect so favorable an opportunity of widening that street from Chatham to William. The buildings on the north side, for half the distance, are to be taken down next month, and a spacious hotel built on the ground; while the remaining distance is covered with a few old frame buildings that are ready to tumble over; eo that the widening of the street could be car- prepared for apy result—even for the flight of Q u Vietoria, in one of the American steamers, trom the Lele of Wight to the good port ot New Yora. ried into effect without any sacrifice beyond the value of the ground itself, which, of course, would be nearly covered by assessing other par- ties benefitted by the proposea improvement. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Summary. The proceedings in Congress, yesterday, were somewhat interesting. In the Senate, an ani- mated discussion arose on a motion to amend the Califormia claim bill, so as to relieve Col. Fremont of certain responsibilities. No final action, however, was taken on the subject. In the House, the correspondence between the Secretary of War and Gen. Scott, was received and ordered to be printed. A bill to repeal the act giving the President discretionary power to retain old or new generals, at the termination of the war, was introduced, and excited a spirited discursive debate. A motion to lay the bill on the table was promptly negatived, and it will accordingly come up in order to-day. Taylor Oonveniion—An Emeute, &o. Battimone, April 26th, 1848. The Teylor Convention saemaes re to-day, Cd — trmerp eeeareed oats pri ogg Em Zackary Taylor was unanimously nominated for the of the United States. Mr. Randall, of An- Presiden Ler clated as ohairm: diMouity occurred here to-day, between Col. the Mayor of this city, and Isaac Mayo, Erq. The latter sent an impertinent letter to Solonel D., wuich turned, at the same time stating that the gentleman could not write. @ thereupon attempted to post Davies by placards the pudiic streets, but Davies holds him beneath his notice. The cause ofthe difficulty gtew out of reflections upon Davies’ mother. Davies is Considered an honorable and courageous gentleman. peaeahisnaw cae. eles Accident to the Steamship Columbus. Bautimonx, April 26, 1848, ‘The steamship Columbus, trom Charleston for Phile- Gelphia, broke her machinery and put into Nerfolk for repairs. The Taylor convention assembles here to-day. Markets—No change Fure in Rochester. Democrat OrFice, — ¢ Rocuxsren, April 26-9 P.M: A large stone building, near Jones’ cotton factory, was burned about 6 o’slock this afternoon. It was owned by 8, C. Jones, and insured for $6000,,which nearly covers tne loss. Some damage was done to the machinery in the cotton factory; but it is wholly covered by iasurance. ATERS. ved that his resolution, reviously offered, be taken up—which was in faver of Furnishing each member of the House of Representatives with reports of the Senate’s proceedings. He then ad- dressed the Senate at some length in ite favor. He said the measure was due to the House es an act of courtesy, which was his sole design in offering the resolution. He farther stated that it had emanated from himself, with- out the knowledge of Dr. Houston. Mr. Tuansy, of Tennessee, ke at some length in opposition to it. He said thet the House has reports al- ready in the Congressional Glose, oopied from the Senate re) ports. Mr. Cuaron, of Delaware, rose and addressed the Senate at somo length in ite favor. He said that the Se- nate had never before had such full and correct reports He contended that the jem had worked admirably, ‘as all the elder members of the Senate well aware, and it should be fostered and encouraged, by an increase of appropriations{if necessary. . Tuaney rejoined, and expressed his dissent as to the necessity of the resolution, aud was opposed to any reper in the appropriation for the object contempls- ‘The debate on the resolution having been brought to aclose,on motion, the vote was taken and decided in ive by yeas and nays, as follows—yeas 26, So the resolution was adopted. GENERAL TAYLOR'S PORTRAIT. the nays 15. the committee om the Hor, to pur- portrait of Gen. Taylor, provided it can bythe gt at a reasonable price. The resolution was over. dale RIOTS IN THE DISTRICT. * Mr. Haxe, of Hampshire, asked that a vote might be taken on his motion, previously made, to intro- duce a bill preventing riots in the District of Columbia. Mr. Berton moved thet the Seuate proceed to the order of the day,and take up the bill for the adjust- ment of California claims] The yeas and nsys were called for and resulted as follows : — Yeas 29, nays 17. Mr. Mason, of Virginia, moved to amend the amend- preys abe) by the Military Committee, striking out that int Col. Fremont, and substitu: th folloving- chata Beard of Commisslongre be appetated ‘An animated and ranning debate 1g up, im which Mr. Underwood, of Ky., Mr. Davis, of Mia. Mx, Benton, ir. Niles, of Conn , Mr. Phelps, of Vt; Mr. den, of Ky., Mr. Allen, of Ohio, Mr, Batler, of 8. C., Mr. Cass, of Mich., and Mr. Badger, of N.C, participated. ON. it was moved that the session, which was agreed to, when the galleries were cleared, and the doors closed. After some time spont in seoret the doors were opened, and the Senate adjourned. House of intatives, The House assembled at the usual hour. The Sreax: jslied the members to order. The journal was then reqd and approved. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GENERAL SCOTT AND THE RETARY OF WAR. After the transaction of some routine business, a message in writing was received from the President, by the hands of his private Secretary, Mr. Walker, commu- nicating correspondence between General Scott, and the Secretary of War, Mr. Mercy. It was on motion ordered that the usual number of copies be printed. BILLS REFERRED {ithe Sreaxer announced the first thing on his table order, to be, reports from committees, when sundry bills were reported from various committees, read twice, and referred the Committee of the Whole. ARMY MATT on meeps Seats lak Songes a oh = favor repealing passed Congress, giving the President discretionary power, when army shall be reduced cok nye termination of the war, to retaia old or new gener Mr. Hovstos, of Alabama, vehemently opposed the measure, which he denounced as uncalled for and un- m jeceesary. Mr. Stanton, of Tennessee, Mr. Buar, of South Carolina, with Mr. Borrs, of Virginia, advocated the persage of the bill as one necessary to give satisfaction to officers of rank at present serving in the army of the United States. Mr. McKar, of North Carolina, offered an amendment to the bill, which was voted on by yeas and nays, and decided in the negative. Mr. McLawg, of Maryland, moved to lay the bill on the table ; on which the yeas and nays were demanded, and decided in the negative. The bill lies over, with others previously reported. When, amidst various moved and carried. ‘motions, an adjournment was Markets. Baxtrwong, April 26,—Flour—The market for How" ard street is duli, and no sales have transpired; we quote at $5 75. City Mills are in fair request, with salon of 800 bbls. at $6 1234. Wheat is in good demand, but owing to light supplies, transactions are limited; prime Maryland reds command $1 88 Corn is wanted; sales ef 1500 bushels, includi ite, at 430, and yellow at 460. Oats are steady and saleable at 33a 365. Provi- sions are inactive Lard bas declined. Whiskey isin light request at 220 for hhde, end 230 for bbis. Boston, April 26,—Flour—The market i revious rates. We notices sales of 700 bbii ‘estern and Genesee brand: A feir demand, with sales of 8000 bushels white and 't salen of 400 bushels 6 quiet at y:ster- day’s prices. Provisions—Transactions are confined to the regalar trade at previous rates. Fri Nothing new. —=——= Clty Intelligence. Movinc Dar—Incexvianism.—We observe alrocdy the cartmen busily engaged in removing furnita:s, and all the various ef ceteras that attach to ths dwellings which are usually vacated at thie season of the year The utmost vigilance and precaution are necessary, at this particular period, to guard oe the hand and depredaticne of the ineondiary. ¢ police ard watch- men attached to the stores, should be particularly cau- tious. Suspicious looking characters sre occasionally seen at night, and sometimes by day, as if taking their ‘observations.’ We have been told that some of this class appear occasional y on the pr We trust thatan eye will be kept upon every “ suspicious” Jook- ing ge that may be found lurking in the init: othe yg and the stores during the present and ms su . Tne Weatnen.—The weather yesterday assumed an entirely different aspect from the several precedin; deys. The morning made Migr by heavy an: threat olouds, and tw during th was thesun visible. The from the south was |; ‘all day, and the re signs of storm. The be- to half-past six o'clock, and with ev & fall a indication of e continued storm. Fine Derantment.—Several persons without autho- rity have been collecting money from the public, osten- aibly for the benefit of the families of the late Mesers, Kerr ond Fargis. This isto warn the pablic against them. When such collections aro to bs made, due no- tice will be given Fiags.—A fire broke out about nine o'clock on Tuesday night in the jroeey ‘and liquor store of Charies Brower, at the corner of Maiden lane and Front street, which was put gS with trifling ee 4 Z ot i, out, also, ge ive o'clock, yesterisy morning, in the grocery ator Matthew Dunn, at the corner of Pike and Henry streets, which was also put out with little damage, Disonacerun Se: it disgraceful scene co- Pearl street, near Cross. holding by the hand son, a ;,@ you letio man —— without further ceremony gave falblow, which felled him to the ground, the interposition of some perrons present, would have thrown him headiong into a cell; After havi: thus he walked eff im exalting triumph, and wan taken ofthe offeir. The day has at last o tore ( 'y prowl- law, seems to have fied. ich feliows are const irg about the streets, and bid defiance to order, and suthority. Coroner Toompe, of Georgia, is in town, and will |drese the Taylor meeting at |.sfayette thie ever ) CO ‘Wheatrical and Musical. Boweay Tugataz.—The house was filled in gallent style last evening, on the occasion of Miss Turabull’s benefit, and great was the eclat with which the perfor. mances went off. The drama of ‘ Le Esmeralds” was the first piece. This drama is founded on the novel of that name, written by Victor Hugo, we believo. It is one of the most exciting, and indeed painfully interest- ing stories, that we have ever read, and one which, from the nature ofthe story, is well caloulated for stage effect. The charming Esmeralda, the innnocent young Gypre: girl with her Joyous danciog and loving heart, was wel! performed by Miss Tarnbull, the fair hen-ficiare, and Mr. Clarke madea superb Captain Phebus The ge- neral interest of the story was well kept up in the dra- mate version prvented let evening. Me Riarshal, as , the reformed bell er, )) acted with much feeling, and Tilton, the priest, was equally effective. The nery, &c. were well adepted for at ich thedrame dates. After ‘ Esmeralda.” the “ 10 de Cadis” was well danced by Miss Turnbull and Mr. Smith; and the grand ballet of “La Bayadere,” in which the principal characters were filled by the Seguin tveupe and Miss Turnbull, cencluded the eveniog’s en- tertainments. We have on several occasions noticed the excellent management and the happy change which hi over the Bowery Theatre. It is now as genteel and quiet a theatre as there is inthe Union, and the reat exertions Mr. Hamblin is making to eustain the legitimate drama in first-rate style, will mo doubt prove successful, at least they have done so thus far, in an eminent degree. To-nizht, the very favorite opera of the “ Bohe: Girl” will ‘be performed; and “ Esme- ralda’? will also be repeated. Cuatnam Tueatre.—The crowded state of this house every evening is a positive proof of the great suc- cess attendant on the exertions of Chanfrau, the mana- ger and actor; his acting as Mese, will, no doubt, lay the foundation tor an entirely new style of acting in this city; certainly he is the most original b’hoy we have ever seen. The attraction of Mose, however, though very great, is not the only one at the Chatham, as the stock company there is a most capital one. Little Mies Denin Mra. Jones, Mrs. Boeth, Messrs, Hield, Winans, Pardey, and Varrey, all are good actors and actresses, and do full justice to any thing they undertake. Last night, for Brigand” was performed in fae style. and the laughable piece of “ Our National Defences” was rattled off ins mostamusing manner. “ Box, Cox and Knox” concluded the evening. To-night the same bill will be repeated. Tapeanacie.—Garanp Concert or Sicwona Bis- cacosanti—The respectable audience assembled last evening, within the walls of the wide Tabernacle, was gratified with one of the greatest musical treats of the season. Signora Biscaccianti more than confirmed the good impression she made in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. She achieved a new triumph, and surpass- ed her former self. Her voice was full of passionate onergy, and produced great effect, by the truthful style ia SEich dhe proceeded during’ the whole eonosrt The cavatina of “ Beatrice di Tend: ung, was rendered by her with a skill, a grace, brio whieh were gencrally appreciated by the whole as- sembly. We like to see the people of New York give due credit to Signore Bisoaccianti, for she deserves it; and eitber a“ native ” or not,she ranks now among the best artists we have beard in New York. Really, inthat Beatrice,” Biscaecianti’s inimitable cresande, rer, exquisite clearness of her upp ole house, and great applause was lavishly be- ith upor her, it of fragrant nose- Last Rose of Sum- ‘There is in that melody a certain sedness of expression, which demands it ability to rendered, and a pe- cullar taste to hi it Mi 10- g- ‘componitio but, Jast evening, ‘a rival to Cini; this was Signora Biscaccianti. e the same tune, the same facility in the yooalisation, and the same feeling given to esch word The cavatina of * Linda di Chamouni”’ was snother ex- cellent piece. It is written by the composer to make the singer display the flexibility of her voice, in leaving space for the roulades and porteés de vorz. It was charmingly understood and rendered by the bénéficiaire, o8 well as the two first melodies Sigaor Perelli comes next under our per, and criticism would be superfluous. We were highly pleased with the progress he had made in health, voice and we last heard him,whilst engaged with pany. The from “Roberto @’Everer Signor P. te niur under all its shapes. Signor P. is not only an excellent it but is also an accor musician, a compo- |, entre amis, that his com- mothod, which, in our view, hool of Italy. The eulogy we bestow upon upon gentleman will partially epply to Signor Novelli, whose @ Voice is deep as an abyes, Kiger ® gong, and cultivated with taste and real know! ‘the ‘art of singing. The aria from the “ Bravo,” and that of * Sommambuls,” were received with great obeering by all the dilettanti — The two terzetti, which terminated each part, that of “Anna Bolena” and that of “ Attila,” were rendered with @ perfect en: je and justness of intonation. Amonj e performers of this concert was a young lad, a pupil of the talented meastro, Signor Rapetti. This youth plays on the violin with » remarkable dexterity, and gives great hope for his future in the musical world He is now a living nape of his able instructor - Master Perkins, with study and perssverance, will undoubtedly reach a high standing among violin orchestra was excellent, and baton with nis usual ability companied on the piano, deserved Signora Biscaccianti leaves on Friday for Boston, where a great concert is aunounced for the ensuing week, and to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and down South. ‘e hope she will soon return among us, and give another co.cert in New York. Broapway Ovron.—The Animated Pictures are all the at this house. They are got up very carefully and richly. Temrce or THe Muses. —Coleman’s bend of Minstrels an! Animated Pictures are the principal amusements at Havana com- ” this place this evening. Sanue Baorn —These amusing Ethiopisn singers perform to-morrow evening at Paterson, N.J., in Odd Fellows’ Hall. From their arrangements for where they can only sing once at Paterson. Cuarty’s Mi ‘The folks in Newark are to ba favored by t! d this evening, and they will re- main among them for the balance of the week. On Monday next they return to this city, as their old sing- ing ground, Mechanics’ Hall, will ‘be then ready for them again, The Newark people, then, had better make the most of them whilst they have them. Sournenn Hanmonists.—Everything gocs well with these singers, and from all earances they will have nong us here, as the Minerva Rooms are wing of their concerts. They per- s usual. Yankee Hill is performing in St Louis, Mr. Forrest was playing in the National/theatre, Cin- cionati, last week. ¢ Sporting Intelligence. Trortina Matcn petween Lapy Sutton anp Brack Hawx.—On Tuesday, the trotting match between b.m. Laity Sutton and bi. h, Black Hawk, mile heats, best three in five, to 250 Ib. wagons, took place at the Union Course, L7I , and was won by the black horse after four closely contested heats. The numbor of spectators was greater than was ever before seen at a trotting match on Long Island, and was variously estimated at from fifteen hundred to two thousand persons, sll of whom sppeared, at the close, well satisfied with the entertainment they had witnessed. In fact, everything that could in any way tend to their comfort, had been provided by the proprietor of the course, Lothian’s celebrated band, too, was in attend- anoe, end their spirit-stirring music conduced not a little towards enlivening the gay scene. ‘This match was made many months since, and large amounts have been wagered from time to time on the result. On the track, previous to and during the con- test, the betting feeling appeared universal. Black Hawk bad been the favorite from the beginning, and previous to the start 100 to 80 was offered aud taken, ‘The track was in very good order; and but for a strong wind that swept over th prevent the horres was nothing to be pea glance, was fine; but on a closer tion, when mov ing, it was evident that both were somewhat lame—Lady her off tore log, which in the alpeble to all. drew the choit of track. mare broke a badly, ‘at the querter pole was nearly forty y: ahead—time 39% seconds. Suttom, on passing tl place, broke @ second time; but soon recovering her trot, ehe made play, and gradually gained on the horse, until mear the stand, when she wes pulled up. Black Hawk passed the half mile po'e in 1:19}, and the score, five or six lengths in front of the mere, in 2 Second Heat —Tho betting was now two to one on the horse, and the friends of Sutton, notwithstanding her defeat, took considerable of the odds. At the start,which was very even, both wore well on their feet, and went off atarepid rate. At thi Pole, the horse led. rt head being at hie 6 finely—time 40 mare gradually gained on . © purallel. At the alt mile pole, gan to protrude in fron’ of the horse tine 1:20. Round the Tower turn, head, meck and body became visible by degrees ; and she got clear and took the track before coming on the home stretch. From the quarter Po to the stand the struggle was iutensely exciting ; and hardly abreath was drawn until Lady Sutton hed crossed the score, when a shout of applause burst from the apectators,loud, eno to have disturbed the ashes of Old Messenger, Mambrino, Abdallah, and all their departed progeny. Hawk broke up withina fow yards of the stand, but his chances for the heat we reviously out. The mare won by three lengths in he Third He Betting even—ths backers of Sutton posting their “C's” fi te. The start was very even— side and ride round the tarn—the mare half the half male are Was urged, he could not and coming on the home stretch, were head to head at the ti ptt uni ite previous Bea. TAY rags ae tears except theee lnmedlately in front wo tell Whisk of a, on | the two hed won the beat. Black Hawk, however, his head, neck and shouldersinfromt. Time 2:42. Fourth Heat.—The mare, ou being harnessed for this hest, appeared very lame, and 100 to 40 was effered on the horse, and 20 to 6 taken. The start was good—the horse led round the turn, and passed the quarter pole half @ length in front of Sut'on, in 4! seconds. Down the back stretch they were side and side, and at the half mile pole the head of the mare was in front Time. 1:21. Going round the lower turn, the horse broke and fell of. two lengths or more; but on recovering his trot, he gradually closed with the mare, and up the home siretch the struggle was beantiful At the drawgate, their heads were together, and Whelpley and Conklin appeared to he going through the broadsword ual with their whips. each forcing his charge to utmost. Sut crouched from the scourge, and lost ground, while the horee sprung from the lash more vigorously at every cut, and beat the mare im half a length, in 2:45}. Tho fol- lowing is the UMMAR Torspay, April 95, at 3 0’ $1200, mile b 4 The pacing contest will be given another day: Crntaxvinte Co} —The trotting match for $200, to Sais viene yesterday, was drawn by the parties in- ana Association Jockey Crus Races, Ecuir: Counse.—The fc ur mile race over this course y ester: a'tracted by fer ‘he most numerous crowd of of thi rt was not what te. ich th tries—Charmer, Mons. Bertrand and Quadrille. C! er was the favorite against the field before the race, at odds, and betting was pretty lively. The race was easily won by Charmer as to need but a very brief description, and in fact we cou'd not make room for a long one, were it necessary. In the first heat she had the track, and taking the lead aoon after the commencement, kept it all the way, and won with the most perfect ease, nearly distancing her competitors Every one thought she could have done it handily. Im the second heat Chermer distanced both the other nags,and showed herself @ “ race horse” in every sense of the term. A summary will best tell the story:— Saturday, April 14—Jockey Club Parse, $700—en- trance ten per cent, added—four mile heat W. N. Rogers’ b. f. Charmer, by imp. Gi of Betsey Malone—8 y. 0. . > I, Van Leer’s oh. f. Quadrill Louisiana Association Jocngy Cius Races—Ecuirse Cou: Day.—The races, yesterdey, ended in « thoroughly enjayed bythe felonab of tie tart in this \orougl 0 nds of the tur! section. The atah was the Association Purse $250, 10 per cent added. mile heats, best three in five. and brought together Ann Haghes, Joe Walker, St. at and Sarah Warren. With the exception of Joo Walker they all came to the score in excellent condition, St. Mary de- cldedly the favorite, but the Belshazzar filly backed by » very respectable crowd of friends. The race was pretty well contested, and run in average time, which we give with the Placing: G. W Graves’ b. f. St. Mary, by Hamlet, out of imp Vamp; %yearsold........3 8 11 1 T. B. Goldaby’s ch. f. Sarah Warren, by eser, dem by Li 3 3 232 son, dam Star of th berough; 3 years old. riven ats voy, yy Bertrand; 4 years Fate 4836 —1:50%4 — - —N. 0. Com Bulletin 17th sn, e Trottina Panx.—There was an unu- assemblage at the trotting park on Saturday, between two private road Tne horses were brought to the stand at four o’clock, and started at quite a rapid it. The horse peared to be the favorite, at lerge odds. At the word “go” they went off well together, but owing to the bad breaks of the horse, Mary Blane won the first heat in 2:54. Hero won the second heat in 2:54, and the third and the race in 2:57. The second grand trial was between Sir Gerry and the Pet. The excitement on bringing these nags to the score was intense, both of them having hosts of friends and backers. This was a very preps | match, and the time good for untrained road horses ‘he Pet won the first heat in 2:69, Sir Gerry breaking badly. The second heat was won by Sir Gerry in 2:60, as was also the third heat, in264. In the last twe heats Sir Gerry exhibited to the spectators some fast trotting, which, with a little of Hiram’s train- ing, will make him a fair competitor for the best of the bloods.— Boston Herald, April 24, Campniper Panx—Taorrino—Tvurspay.—A trial be tween Gray Hector end Gray Eagle, the former to har- ness and the latter to a 263ib wagon. It was a lovely and spirited contest for tho first quarter of each heat (mile heats), but that goal once psssed, Grey Eagle proved too much for Hector, and he handily in two ey heats, in 2:633¢ and 2:51, joston Herald, ipril 25. 3238 We received last night by telegraph the result of the trotting match st Cambridge Park, yesterday, between Cotton a Tom Benton, mile hea's, best three in five, in harni Cotton Tail won the match in three straight heats. Time—2:39—2:35—2:35. a Common Counell. Rp oy ALDERMEN, Monday. Aj out) Morris Franklia, foot street. Ald. Avams offered a resolution relating to the owners of the water grants in that neighborhood, when both were referred to the finance committee. Petition favorable to the furnishing of further aid in ——— medical department, at Bellevue Hospital. ferred. Relief to Broadway.—Report favorable to opening a street in @ direct line from Church street, for Te reller of Broadway, to be « conmtinustion of Church street. Laid on the table ordered to be printed. Report favorable to paying to G. W. M. of $300 ; to W. W Drinker $300, and to Henry W. Mer- ritt, the sum of $1061, to reimburee them for incurred im a suit defending them before the County = against charges preferred against them as police trates. ™the report was adopted Report adverse to ‘Alling up the slips on Eost street, — Rivington and Delancy streets. Laid on the table. Vacant Lots.— Report favorable to filling up sunken lots on avenue A, between 13th and 15th streets. Adopted. Broadway .— Resolutien favorable to setting new curb stones in Broadway, between Chambers and Vesey streets Adopted. Penitentiary.—Report favorable to increasing the sa- laries of those employed in the Penitentiary at Black- well’s Island, the sam of $125 per anpum each. Ald. Oxiver moved that the report be laid on the ta- ble. which motion was adopted. ‘The rules were then susponded, when Ald. Crolius present-d a report favorable to an sppropriation of $2600, for the erection of # building, for the use of the policeof the 12th ward, at the corner of 8th avenue and 48th street. Ald. Pu! moved that the report be Isid onthe oe which, upon a proper explanation, was with- wn. The report was then adopted in concurrence with the Board of Assistants. Alms Heuse Department —An amendment to the or- dinanct ing the power of theappointment of the offi- cers connected with the offise of Alms House Commis- sioner oo. eee —— td La bars aud - ie 8] inti power solely in the Common Bonn |) Was adopted. Am amendment was also presented taking from the committee om the Croten aqueduct department the power of appoining the officers attached to that depart- bye Placing it wholly in the Common Council. Adopted. Portrait of the Mayor,—Regolation favorable to appro- the sum of $250 for . trait of his honor Suffer favor of appropriating tI the eufferers by the fire in Woonter strect. Referrod Gas —Resolution in favor of lighting 234 street with ution favorable te appropriating the sum ef $100 portrait of Governor Wright, to be placed in the Governor's room. Adopte Alderman Punsen offered & resolution favorable to takiog © report relative to putting out theC orpora- tion printing, stationery, &c. by contract. Alderman Keuty offered an amendment, that the re- port be Inid on the table and made the special order of the next meeting, which was lost. ‘The vote was then taken on the resolation, which was carried, and the report teken up Alderman Oxiver, after the ant of the report, moved that it be laid on the table and printed, which 1 thought the printing as now done was cheaper than it could be done by contract, and he was pr to show that mount was $3000 less the present year than when done by contract. The report was then adopted ‘Tho Board then adjourned until Friday evening nox’? Boann or Asewstant Auvennen—Linvs W. Stevens mt, in tue chair, id Depot.—A petition was received from of property at the foot of Duane street, in favor of leasing the vacant the Now York Railroad Company, to depot the Read, and referred to the ta. nd—Petition of Kiernan Egan, for the nus boad, the origipal one having been destroyed im the fire in Wooster street. Granted. Shed for Fishermen—Petition of sundry fish mn to have a shed erected over part of slip at the foot of Fal- ton street. Referred, New hire Engines—Report and resolution from the Board of Aldermen,in favor of contracting for three now fire engines of large calibre, Concurred ja. Compensation for a Horse ~-Report in favor of ailow- ing John M. King $100 for the loss of @ horse by falling into # hole in Rector street Concur red in. jon Steet Pier. —Ri in favor ef renewing lense for exelusive right of south side of pier at the foot of aa street, to Samuel Schuyler, for one year. Carrie Broad Street Slip, Report and rerolution in favor of deepening tne nip at the foot of Broad street and Lent’s basin, at an expense of $1000, Adopted, Sewer,—Communioation from 5 in favor of raising and repairing the old he foot of Canal strest. Adopted. Pier —Report and resolution in favor of extending at the foot of Amos street. Concur- red fi 7 Rew Im favor of pay- mF EMas 3 ly i ett ate done to their property, owing to the neglect of ths beltee eae to connect the seme im a proper man- ner. 3 $ Addition to Gore) nor’s Room.—Reres* and resolution in favor of adding the room now us d br the Judges ef the Supreme Court as chambers, ‘0 .he Governor's room. Concurred in. Hubert street Picr.—Report in fivo: of leasing the pier at the foot of Hubert gtreet to S. ~. Ward, at $1000 prannum. Adopted Donations —Resolution in favor of nppropristing $800 for the benefit of the Protestant Half Orphan Asylum in the 6th svenue, and the seme amount to the Roman Catholic Asy!um in Prince street Repair of Streets —Resolutton in favor of authorising the repair of Mctt and Mulberry streets. Adopted. Steam-r Armenia —Petition of the owners of this os ig the lease of pier at the foot of Harrison streat. | ; lustices’ Cour's —Resolution in favor of heme pate of Committee ef Public Buildings, &c., to procure suitable rooms for holding the Justices’ Courts. Adopted. Impeachment Cas: ‘Resolution in favor of refunding to Justices Merritt and Drinker the amount of costs in- oat by them im their defence before the County our. ‘The Board then adjourned until Monday evening. Board of Supervisors, Arnit 24—The Mayor presiding The minutes of the Preceding meeting were read and approved. Petitions—Of sundry persons for the correction of xa8, Bilis—Sundry amall bills were presented and referred. Reports—Of Committee on Annual Taxes in fevor of correcting the taxes of the following persons: — Bates, Geo Grubb. N Howland, Wm_ Howsrd. John J Spies, Samuel Titus, Danl H Betts, Moses T. Fisher, Thomas Rafferty, Edward D Lewis, Bernard Riely,8 E Rice, Lorenso Delmont, E Hu » Wm. Jobuson, Jas. Mul- doon, John Kane, J. W. Cc. O .Ma- hony, Mr. Martin, Wm Chichester, D. O’Brien, E H Kemp, John Lewls,M. MoCormick, M D. Greene. J. Palemon, Elizabeth Boyle, James O°Neill, M.H Fowler, John Read, Wm. McGowan, Chichester. lutions —Ald. Keuty offered a resolution fixtog 'y of the Commissioner of Juries at $750, bis clerk at $500; and that the rooms now occupied by the Clerk of the Board of Education be apr ‘up to the Commissioner for the transaction of his business. Ald. Messenote said that they all knew be was not in favor of paying large selaries; but he knew the duties of this office would very ardu us, and he wae desi- rous of giving this officer a fair compensation; he would, therefore, move to amend the resolution by eubstituting $1000 for'$750. Ald Kexty said that they did not know how much foes the office would produce; if it did not luce that sum, there was no other fund out of which it could be aid; he would add, that the goienen who got up the law would do the dutiss of it for $500. Ald. Lawaence said it was an office of great import- ance, and the officer performing the duties of it ought to be liberally paid. He thought $1000 was a small ry for so responsible an office. Ald. Tarran moved as a further amendment thet pipe should be substituted for $750, which was put and Ald. SairH then moved that $1250 should be substi- tuted for $750. After a short debate, the second amend- ment was aiso lost. Ald. Mrsseno.e’s amendment was then put and car- ried, end the salary fixed at $1000 a year. ’ a following preamble and resolution were then of- fered :— “Whereas, the time has come when it is’actually ne- cessary that more room for the courts and offices should be provided; and whereas the judges of the courts have from time to time calied on the Common Council and the Board of Supervisors for such court rooms, and the Board of Alder: have unanimously resolved that the building called 1d Alma House should be altered to make such offic and court rooms; and it being a doubtful policy, at the present time, to make an addition to the present City Hall; and if it should be concluded to make such addition, it would yet be necessary that ne courts should be accommodated immediately; there- fore sic Resolved, That the Board of Assistant Aldermen be requested to concur in the resolutions passed by the Board of Aldermen, August 24,1847, and sbould the same be concurred in, that the committee ou public panes and repairs carry the same into effect without de- y, ‘Aldermen M: Roux and Marsanp opposed the re- solution, and the latver moved to lay it on the table. Ald. Ke ity said the time was not yet come to expend $400,000 on rebuilding or making an addition tothe City Hall; that question must be d 1d at the ballot- box. The people have something to say on this subject. He was not sure, if that question was brought up, that the people would not require to bave the City Hall built farther uptown. Additieosl courts were certainly re- quired, and they should be provided. The Board of Aldermen passed a resolution unanimously on the 2ad of August last to appropriate $10,000 for this purpose, and be did not see why this Board should now throw eold water on it. The motion to lay on the table was then put and car- ried, after which the Board adjourned. Aprnit 26.—The Mayor presiding. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved. Pet s of sundry persone for corrections of tax. Referred. Kesolutions—By the Supervisor of 24 ward, that W. Childs be appointed recsiver, and Wm. A. Delancy deputy receiver, of taxes tor the county and city of New York, Supervisor Croxrvs moved to lay it on the table ; 6 voting in the affirmative, and 14 in the negative, the mo- tion to ley on the table was lost. Smith Duoning and Harvey Hart were then put in no- mination in opposition to Mr. Childs Supervisor Fnanx iin moved to go into ballot. Alder- mea Purser and Crolius were apointed tellers. Upon peer ge et ballots, Hart had 12; Smith Dunning 4; and a aoe 4. The Mayor declared Harvey Hart elec ‘hey then proceeded to ballot for a deputy receiver William A. Darling and John P. Hone were nominated, Upon counting the ballots, Mr. Darling had 11 votes ; Mr Howe id one b’ank. The Mayor declared Mr. Darling elec! The Supervisor of the 7th then offered the following resolutior Resolt That the District Attorney be directed to défend h suite of error as bave 1m of may be brought on recognisance forfeited for th eppear- ance of parties in criminal eases, and judg ntered upon the said recognizances, and te prosecute such suits as may be pending in the Supreme Court, in which penalties are to be recovered for the benefit of the poor of this county ; but this not to authorize the employ- ment of ot , without the sanocion of the Board of Supervisors Adopted ‘ort of Special Committee, in faver of increasin; aries of the olerks in the different departments, o! i efices of Clerk of the Supreme Court and County jer! Supervisor Purses moved that the salaries of the two junior Clerks in the Common Pleas department be raised ‘to $800 each, which was put and lost. The report was then accepted, after striking out $1000, and substituting t u a $900, as t] ery of the clerk of the first part of the Court of Common Pleas. The Board then adjourned, Post Office Exactmess. J.@. Bannetr, Eq :— A paragraph which appeared in the Herald of yester- day, entitled * Post Office Exactness and Politeness,” contains some errors calculated to mislead the public as to the official intercourse of the Post Master and his assistants, with persons calling at the New York post office on business. The complaint is, that “ neither Post Master, deputy Post Master, or Cashier was to be found” at the office at half past 3 o’elock on Seturday afternoon. It was half past 4 o’olook whem ‘Mr. B made the call to which he allu: ® fact which can be fully substantiated by more than one competent witness. When “ Mr. B ” called on Monday, the Post Master was among his clerks, busy at work openi: the foreign ls just received by th» steamer Acadia ; but, according to the gentleman's own statement, his business was promptly attended to as soon as he made it known. JUSTICE. L. M. Hoffman, L. M. HOFFMAN & o'clock, at 3 maining stoc! Woo! y f the . the senior retiring from the business, and will be made on a eredit of four months, appreved notes for all sums over $400, and on other terms which will be made known at the time of| ing at re¢uced prices, v: fine ¥ on and Gaupowder, 0 cts ; 4. per Ib. Also, best qual white and brown 8u) it low prices for cash y ar and « The Cheapest and best Pince In the City to et Boots, Shoes or Gaiters. is at JONES’ 14 Ann street ‘rst. joots $4 50; second do. $8 Boots $7. to be found, he at a yrecrante to stand for five ty they are unearpessed. Bold only by B. Wateon & Co, 4 Wilkiam street. Gold Pens with with peneils from 81 apwards. Gold Pens—Warranted Diamond Pointed— SLonty, miver pencil ‘ON & CO 71 Cedar invite purchasers. w' their stock of Goid of their owa man Clark, Brother & Co. nib, Josiah Hayde Brown’s and oth: Ex-Member of Congress —The following tes~ ony ia from Mr. Van Houton, forwerly Member iar from Mockland Co. New York, *Clarkeatown. Rockland Co. Ap jen jear fir: Ihave been very ser} tumber of years, with tic airainens inthe head, and 4 me, "Phen tor tellent medic ee ted aeell worthy 1 ih denility and ne Why Wake B. VAN HOU Fulton street, New York. a Yours reapect- TON. 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