The New York Herald Newspaper, May 5, 1848, Page 2

EW YORK HERALD. Porth-Weet Corner of Fulton sod Nassau sts, 4 JAMES GORDON BENSNEKV®?, por. AMUS*M LN BOWSRY THEATRE, Bowery.—Manitana—Simrson &Co CHATHAM THEATRE, Chethem szeei—Hiow Wave | an Bre Wavs-Sanan Tee Jewess—New Vora As it Is | “Uncur San. MECHAD Cm Dancine, PTANORAMA HALL, Broadway Banvano’s PawcnaMa ov Tam Mississurrr MINERVA ROOMS.—Souraesx HaaMonits—Ermio- ria® Sineine, ko. ~'S H4*LL.—Broadway, near Broome street— MineTasLe—Ermiorian Sixgine—BuRLEsQUE | jouston street MELODEON, Bowery——ETw or an any Batiap &rme- Ine, PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—Statua- Ky and ILLustkaTeD Pictuara. TEMPLE OF THE MUSES, Ca t— ILLUSTRA tro Pretuxes any Metropourran Mi ‘RELS —==an9wanasSS EE New York, Friday, May 5, 1848. The Cireulation of the Herald. May 4, Thureday. + 18,480 copier. Aggregnte fasue last weok. +-+147,192 The onblication of the Her«id¢ commenced on Thure day morning at 10 minutes before 3 o’clock, and finished at 15 minutes past 7 o'clock Important Political Movement in South Carolina, As Monday, the twenty-second day of May, in- stant, approaches, every political movement of both the great patties becomes interesting. We have taken notice of a number of these move- ments recently,particularly those that occurred in the northern and northwestern States. Until 1e- cently, few of the same kmd of movements have occurred inthe South. Within the last few days, however, a very important movement has taken place in Georgetown, S. C., which may lead te very important results in connection with the Baltimore convention. It eppears that at a meetingof the democratic party of the Georgetown district of that State, resolutions were passed 1n favor of the nomina- tion of John C. Calhoun, and in opposition to the Wilmot proviso principle, as prominently put for- ward by John Van Buren and the barn-burners ot New York. A delegate was appointed at that meeting, and instructed to proceed to Baltimore, take his eeat in the convention, and support Mr. Calhoun and his principles. Resolutions were nlso passed favorable to the general policy of Mr. Polk’s administration. ‘This meeting in South Carolina is an impor- tant event. No doubt the other Cengressional districts of that State will take means to appoint delegates, with sir ilar instructions, to the Balti- more convention. Other districts of other South- ern States will follow the same movement. It indicates very broadly, that John C. Calhoun and his friends intend to take a very prominent part in the proceedings of the Baltimore conven- tion. If the Southern politicians move at all, Polttics and Postry—Wr. Polk’s Influence In Literature, Every administration in the history of civil- ized governments, throughout the Christian world, and, we may add, also, the heathen and Hindoo, including the Mzhometan, has been distinguished, it distinguished at all, for some remarkable influence upon the poetry and litera- ture of its own era. The old ballad maker, Ho- mer, marked the history of the early wars of Greece. The reign of Augustus, in Rome, was celebrated by Virgil and Horace. Ferdusi, the celebrated Persian poet, shed the rays of his poetic light over some of the dynasties of his century. Haroun Al Raschid’s administration of the early Arabian empire still breathes with all the vividness of its literature and poetry Corneille and Racine covered with rays of effulgence the dynasty of the Bourbons, and the era of Louis 14th. Queen Elizabeth’s reign was glorified by the extraordinary genius of Shakspeare, and Charles IJ. and hia age still live and shine in the verses of Hudibras. The distinguished dynasty of Mr Polk, from Duck River, in the United States, bids fair to be immortalized by the lines of the American Hudibras, a few of which we are en- abled to give to our readers this morning, as they have issued from the obscure pens and presees of the metropolis of Washington. Every body remembers the great election of General Harrison, and the wonderful campaign of politics and poetry which -commenced with the famous ballad of ‘‘ Tippecanoe and Tyler too.” The poetical genius who struck the key note in that famous song yet lives, and iskicking against the powers that be in Washington. The same spirit that produced that famous song which exercised more influence in the election of General Harrison than all the speeches and addresses of politicians, has again sounded its lyre, with songs upon the administration of the general government, and the dynasty now in Washington. A specimen of these new songs of the day may be found in our columns else- where. Read and laugh—laugh and read. These effusions are sharp, and witty, and eloquent, and feeling, and heroic, and vulgar, and cutting, and severe, and everything in human nature, taken together, like a dose of medicine. Some of them may, perhaps, have appeared in print be- fore; but not one of them, we believe, has ever travelled beyond the narrow neighborhood of Goose Creek, or the Tiber. By proper encou ragement, and a plentiful addition of misfortune, the author of these stanzas and songs may pro- duce more effusions and higher efforts of poetic genius. The enquiry will naturally be made “‘who was the author of the famous song of Tippecanoe and Tyler too”? And who is the author of the present effusions? We can inform all enquirers that it is one and the same person. It appears that heisa native of Pennsylvania, has follow- ed the sea, and was lately a lieutenant or cap- tain in the United States Navy; but in conse- quence of having been found out by Mr. Polk to they will move with great intellectual and moral force in that convention. The history and op- position of Mr. Calhoun, are well known during the last twenty years, to almost every politician of intelligence in the United States. On almost every important occasion he has shown himself in direct hostility to the policy and men who were formerly represented by Mr. Van Buren, of New York; and now, probably, more special- ly indicated by the movements of the barnburn- ers ofthe same State. Atthe Baltimore conven- tion of 1844, there was a number of Calhoun delegates, who stood aloof from any connection with the proceedings of that body—until the defeat of Mr. Van Buren’s nomination was cer- tain. When that event was accomplishéd, they joined the convention, and aided in pgocurin; the nomination and election of Mr. Polk—but now they are certainly hostile to Polk. Sueh are some of the movements of the Cal- houn party inthe South. From the information now received from that State, itis evident that & great, united, and energetic effort will be made to revive the nomination of Mr. Calhoun, and reinvigorate the dying elements of that vast con- federacy of intelligent men, who have supported him for many years, and who are scattered throughout the Union. here can be no doubt but that a very considerable portion of the soutn- ern delegates to the Baltsmore convention will be warmly imbued with the principles and views of Mr. Calhoun and his friends in South Caro- lina, particularly in reference to the Wilmot proviso, and those issues which have been put forward by John Van Buren and.his barnburners, of New York. The recent indications given out atthe White House, and from some of the de- partments at Washington, that the Baltimore convention might be induced to admit John Van Buren and his barnburners, have no doubt stimulated the southern politicians to take the field against the Wilmot proviso, which they appear to be doing. The influence of Mr. Polk is still very great inthe convention. Ninety thou sand office holders, and the vastannual expendi- ture of fifty millions of dollars, will always give the man who controls’such patronage a tremen- dous influence in any office holders’ convention; but yet, among the Southern politicians,when the special institution of the South is concerned, all other considerations will be cast away as dross and dirt. The Calhoun party in the convention willendeavor to unite the Southern States in direct hostility to the Wilmot proviso and all ite adherents. They will, therefore, vote against the admission of John Van Buren and his barn- burners; and the debates and contentions spring- ing from these points may be very interesting and very important during the sitting of that body It will be seen, therefore, that the difficulties, and issues, and questions, all increase in the rauke of the democratic party, as the day for the assembling of their convention approaches Mr Calhoun’s name is now directly added to the list of candidates, and his principles and views will have powerful supporters in the convention The catalogue ot candidates is now somewhat numerous, and may be stated as follows: Polk, Dallas, Buchanan, Benton, Cass, Van Buren, Woodbury, Houston, and Calhoun. hich one of these men will be the lucky one, or some name not yet noticed, will depend on the efforts, preliminary movements, discussions, and de- bates which will agi'ate the convention more than any similar convention has ever been agitated in this country. In this State, the old hunkers, as they are called, are bitterly opposed to the ad mission of the Wilmot proviso delegates. Mr. Edwin Croswell denounces them in the severest Janguage, and even hints at abandoning Mr. Polk, should his influence be used .o open ithe door for these gentlemen at all. Tae old hunk- ers in this State, thus tar, have shown some in- dications in favor of General Cass. They will unite, no doubt, with the Calhoun party in the South, and elsewhere, against the admission of the Wilmot proviso delegates. What the upshot of the whole controversy will be, is beyond the ken of man to determine. Secngr Corresronpence or LoviePainirre.— The remarkable and etrocious letter written by the ex-King of France to his daughter the Queen of Belgium, will be found in another column of this day’s Herald. We give all we find of the opistie. [tis said that the most curious passages were expunged ; enough, however, is published to place the family of Louis Philippe in the cate- gory of the Borgia family of Rome. We also publish a letter trom Salvandy to the King, in | off, the owners of the former paying forfeit. be actually the author of the famous song which elected General Harrigon, some fault was found with his past conduct, and a year ago he was dis- missed from the Navy without cause and with- out reason. Mr. Polk, however, in grati- fying his exquisite sense of political jus- tice in dismissing from the public s+rvice the poet who gave birth to the famous song which gave the whigs the victory in 1840, has perpetra- ted adeed which will perform essential service to political literature, and to the poetry of the approaching contest for the Presidency. All hia- tory demonstrates that misfortune is the great element of poetry. Feed, clothe, regale a poet to the highest capacity of his appetite and Person, and he will become songless, useless, and barren as a waste; but throw him, no matter whether right or wrong, upon the world, without protes- sion, without a penny, without a cent in his pocket, and immediately he will draw a draft or drafts upon his imagination and fancy, which will have an influence over the age, and shed a halo around the century in which they appear. Mr. Polk, by his policy, has furnished oppor- tunities for the creation of heroes in the Mexi- can war by the dozen. The vast expenditure and immense sums of money required to carry out that heroic expedition, have also required the genius of finance in its fullest developement. He has, also, by this necessity, brought forth crowds of financiers, aided by Secretary Walk- er, the chief of the lot. In addition to thus giving an opportunity for the creation of heroes and financiers, he has, moreover, in the case of the author of ‘‘Tippecanoe and Tyler too,” brought himeelf up in a tresh place, like a duck from the bottom of a river, singing and quack- ing, and leading the’ way to a new age of poetry and Pindarics. We desire our readers, therefore, to peruse those specimen passages which we present from the exhumed poet of the famous hard-cider cam- paign. In the coming Presidential election, the same poetic genius, no doubt, will show itself as fresh and vigorous, and pungent and poetical in his verses as he is to-day, or as he was eight years ago, promising not only much interest to politicians, but a great deal to the lovers of poetry and humor. Newsparers aT WasuIncTton.—The newspa- pers published at Washington are lamentably wanting in efficiency, talent, power of intellect and intelligence. The journals published there are hardly worth half of the subscription price paid for them. They contain nothing of inte- rest to the reader, not even giving the Washing- ton intelligence at all complete or interesting, as many of the journals in the large cities of the North can testify. The reports of the debates in Congress are very nearly given up by them. It is only on some particular occasion that those newspapers give any account of the debates, and when they do furnish them, they most fre- quently borrow them from the official reports of ‘ne Senate, which are most admirably got up on a new and efficient plan by Dr: Houston, a gen- tleman with whose competency we are well a quainted, he having officiated in our estab- lishment as a reporter for several years. In fact, to such a low ebb have the Washing- ton journals reached, that the peeple of thet city have actually to subscribe to a Balti- more paper, the Sun, we believe, in order to get a brief and comprehensive compend of the most interesting news ofthe day. We think it would be a saving of money for all the Washington papers to suspend publication entirely. If the House of Representatives would only adopt the admirable system of reporting which has been so successfully commenced by the Senate, we have every reason to expect that the Was! 1g. ton journals would expire, and save the little money and brains yet remaining. Neither does the President or administration require any journal at Washington. All important intelli- gence, of an official nature, firet appears in New York, in spite of all their efforts, and the vicinity of the Washington editors to the White House. On the whole, a more absurd, ridiculous and use- less set of newspapers never existed than those of Washington. Forsien News.—If the Hermann sailed on her regular day, she is now due at this port, with five days later news. The Britannia will be due at Boston on Sunday, with ten days later still. Sporting intelligence, Union Course, u.1.—Taortino—The match for $1000, between Ajox and Cambridge Girl, did net come The con- order to exhibit the utter want of manliness yn a | rebinet minister teat for the puree, however, well repaid for the disep- polotment Trustee won the money, The report to- werrew, Forsian Corrgsronpence or Tue Herat. —Some of our cotemporaries have been puffing their special correspondence >—correspondence, too, which in 1a \y cases appears to be all froth and fire, without any perception of the affairs in Paris or throughout the Continent. We have not made many boasts of our foreign correspon- dence, but we believe the public can rely more on the accuracy of the foreign letters which are published in the Herald, than on those ot any other journal in New York. The accuracy aad comprehensiveness of the writers’of these letters in reference to the position of Paris and Berlin, and of the state of the revolution in both of these capitals, will compare well with those of any letters yet published by our cotemporaries. The letter of ourBerlin correspondent published yes- terday, was most admirable, depicting ia the most accurate and glowing terms the whole his- tory of the revolution in Prussia, and the posi- tion of the government, at the last accounts. Tae same may be said of our letters from Paris. From these and other sources, it will be per- ceived that we have higher hopes of the success of the French revolution, and also of the Ger- man movement, thaa many of our cotempori- ties. France and Germany, and we may add Italy, are composed of very different materials to what they were at the close of the last centu- try. The progress of intellectual improvement for the last thirty years, in Europe, is amazing Reilroads, steam, and the electric telegraph have accelerated the revolutionary ideas of the age, beyond whet any person can form any concep- tion of whohas not travelled over that region of the world. We have no fears of the success of the revolutionary movements in the countries of Europe, nor do we despair even of England, in spite of the insolence and tyranny of the old aristocracy, both whig and tory. Miseris Succurrgrs.—As men show that they are men by helping each other, so nations show that they are great by helping nations and people in distress. If the obligation is binding from one to one, how much more is it from thousands towards thousands ? Yucatan is in distress—her cities are burned up by hordes of savage Indiang—her people are driven from their homes, to wander in nakedness and terror—a portion of civilization is threaten- ed with savage extinction! Ought we to hesi- tate to send our ships and soldiers to her aid 1— The sight of them, the fame of them, would, without a blow struck, or a sword drawn, scat- ter the Indians and disperse them, and restore thousands of ruined and wandering families to their homes. America would be blessed as her preserver. Yet we hesitate; the government hesttates ; Congresstalks. Our ships are idle in the ports, anda civilized people are perishing! “‘ Bis dat qui cito dut,” is atrue proverb. It you give, give quickly. But what can be more con- temptible than to propose to give—to talk of giving, and at last not to give any aid or any show of aid toa suffering people? Yet this is precisely what we are doing, and the position we are holding towards Yucatan, our neighbor and ally! Wnat an opportunity of true greatness and magnanimity we have lost! Will Congress dis- grace the nation by a moment’s more delay? On its instant action depends whether we shall be called ‘henceforth a mercenary race of pedlars, ora noble, brave, generous, and magnanimous people, ready and not slow in extending aid and succor to the suffering and unfortunate. Tue Encuisn Anistocracy ComIne To THX New Wor.ip.—We have understood through a variety of channels from England, that the aris tecracy of that country, to the number probably of several thousands, who have heretofore spent their summers and autumns in France, Ger many and Italy, intend hereafter to withdraw from those parts of the world, and make their visits to the United States by the steamers. It is even said in some letters from London, that a number of the leading members of the highest aristocracy in England are coming out during the ensuing summer, in the steamers from Liver- pool, to spend the summer and autumn 1n visiting and travelling over the United States; to sojourp at Saratoga and Niagara, and make themselves acquainted with the social habits and politica! institutions of this remarkable republic. We think this information is probably correct Europe hereafter will be a dangerous place for any Englishman to travel in, particularly if the London newspaper press continues to calumni- ate ali the popular movements on the Continent, as ithas done of late. From Paris all the Eng- lish nobility and gentry have gone as fast as they could get their traps together. The same will follow in Germany, and particularly in Italy. The hotels and fashionable watering places may therefore expect an a inundation of fashionables. Here everything is peaceable and quiet, and there isno one to disturb them in their political notions or social habits. Later From Cusa.—We learn trom Capt. Hil- ton of the schooner Sea, who arrived yesterday from Cardenas, that when he left, the 14th ult., the white inhabitants were hourly in anticipa- tion of a general insurrection among the negroes The Governor was using great efforts to supprees any attempt, and had already imprisoned a num- ber of blacks whom he supposed to be leaders in the disaffection. He also stationed troops upon many of the plantations in the neighbor- hood of the town. Mr. Blake, believed of New York, an engi- neer, was horribly murdered near Pigawan, about fifteen miles from Cardenas, on the 7th of April; he had gone to accompany a friend to the depot, and on his return was knocked from his horse, having his head nearly severed from his body, and his pockets rifled of their contents. He hes left a wife and child in that city. Business generally was very inactive; freights Me! more firm at 13; a number ot the planters had fioished grindiog, and crops were reported rather light. There had been but one fall of rain for three months, and many ct tle were dying in consequence of the great drought. Doctor V. Morr, Jnr., in PaLermo—Succass oy AMERICAN Surnoary.—The last time we heard of young Dr. Mott, was shortly alter the com- mencement of the revolution in Sicily, when, in company with some twenty-five others, he was urging the people to assert their rights, and main- tain them by force of arms. We heard of him at one time, tending the wounded and perform- ing the most daring feats of intrepidity and valor, acting in his professional capacity, as well as in the military office bestowed upon him by the people; also of his superintending the manufac- ture of a quantity of powder, and thereby ena- bling his party to proceed in their undertaking. We now quote his own words: “On the mornieg of the 12th Janua streets, ave been ever since jupposed to be peace; yet there actually exists more danger than any other period since we commenced. The epirit of retaliation and revenge is indulged in toa fearfal extent, and there is a squaring of accounts; as yet, | have escaped. few weeks since, | flatterod myself I had been shot at, from the fact of a ball striking the wall of # house abouts foot ahead of me, which rebounded and struck my shoulder. I cannot ssy whether | was the intended victim, but such is the fact. Our affairs, however, begin to brighten, and we may hope of seeing sil quiet j if a0, 1 whall love ® great deal of practice, both of sword and of thé scelpel. I have just re- my diploma from the committee, appointing me ~in-cblef he] the army, with rank of mejor, as pe morrow, the doctors give me o public atin ir should see them floeking around me for pincesin the hos- i hich deavor to distribute sword, which completes still here, with bis fleet . | have gained the wo oven if TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE Summary, Our telegraphic despatches from Washington bring us the usual synopsis of Congressional and other matter. In the Senate, Mr. Hannegan, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, re- ported a bill enabling the President to take mili- tary possession of Yucatan. No discussion on the merits of the bill took place; and it was finally made the special order of the day for to-day. But little other business was transacted in this body. In the House, after the disposal of some other bu- siness, the Ten Regiment Bill, from the Senate, was called up, and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. The Senate bill repealing a law reducing the number of generals, at the close of the war with Mexico, was taken up and passed. THIRTIETH COSGRESS, FIRST SESSION. 'AsHINGTON, May 4, 1848, Numerous memorials and petitions were pressnted. MILITARY Pi HON OF YUCATAN. Mr. Hanwgaan, of Ini » Chairman of the Commit tee on Foreign Relation, reported a bill to enable the President to teke mili possession of Yucatan. Mr Hannecan moved to make the consideration of ‘the bill the special order of the day for to-morrow. Mr. Bapogr, of North Carolina, thought to morrow to be too early a day for a calm consideration of a sub- ject of so much importance Mr. Canoun expressed his desire that a more distant day might be fixed for the disoussion of the bill yust re. ported. Senators had no time to examine the subjoct He was not dis) \d to press the postponement, and especially so if immediate action was necessary. But was the case one of such extraordinary exigency that a a daya’ delay might be fatal to the white inhabitants of Yucatan? Mr Hats, of New Hampshire, desired to know whether the President had answered a resolution adopted four eke since, poasesting him to communi to the Se- mate, proposals from Yucatan for annexation to the United States. Mr. Hannecan said that the resolution referred to other States of Mexico east of the Sierra Madre, and south of the Rio Grande. Mr. Hace said he reported the resolution, and that it embraced Yucatan. urged immediste action on Mr Foor, anes the bill reported by Mr. Mr. Calhoun alwaye wanted deley. on important meas- ures of this kind, though he was ready enough last Sa- turdey to discuss the merits of the Presiden\’s message ‘on the subj-ot. Mr, Canwoun said that he saw enough in the message to induce great caution. He felt much, and would yield to none on the score of humanity. and wes ready to grant reli-f in the largest sense, if iv could be done consistently with our obligations to the constitation and with our duty to our owncountry. He said that the President bimself had been in no hurry. That the Senor Sierra, the Yucatan minister, wrote to him on the 7th of March, complaining of previous notes not having been answered If the President could teke from the 7th of March to this ‘ime, surely the Senate might be allowed a few ds. deliberation on # subj-ct which had been so suddenly pressed upon its cou: tion One wretched war. with all tha past, sttendant and prospective disastrous consequences which have grown out of it, should meke us carefal how we get into another. The first was pre. cip, tated by hasty legislation. No time was allowed tor calm deliberation. We now have another case requiring grave deliberation and reflection, presented to us, upon which ourimmediate action is demanded. Mr. Foor briefly replied, and defended the adminis tration and the Mexican , ite expediency and ne- cessity. throughout. Mr Ca.noun briefly rejoined. The debate was worm and auimated, being continued at much Isngth by Mr. Hale, Mr. Cass, Mr. Calhoun Mr. Happegan, Mr. Niles and others. The bill was fiaally made the special order of the day for to-morrow REMUNERATION TO COM BIDDLE. Mr. Sturcron, of Pennsylvania, rubmitted a reso lution instructing the Committee on Foreign Relations to inquire into the propriety of paying Commodore Biddle for his servi es acting Commissioner ip China, which was ado} Retr i Mr. Jerrenson Davis, of Miss , moved to take up the bill relative to the retired army list, which was agreed to. It was read twice and made the order of the day for Monday next After the transaction of some other important buzi. ness, the Senate adjourned over till to-morrow, Friday. Houee of Representatives. The House convened at 11 o'clock, A.M. The jour- nal was read and approved. The Sreaxxr announced the first thing in order to be reports from committees. Sundry bilis were then re- period, which were read twice, and referred to the Com- mittee of the Whole. RIGHTS OF MEMBERS. A discussion was introduced respecting the right of members to order documents printed, in which Mr. Con- ger, of New York, Mr. Rockwell. of Connecticut, Mr. Ja cob Thompson, of Mississippi, with others, participated EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Vinton, of Ohio, moved that the House resolve it- self into a Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union, andtake up sundry executive communications which was jd to, They were then read aod ordered to be printe TEN REGIMENT BILL. ‘The House then took up the Senate bills. The first called up was the Ten Regiment Bill. M. Born, of Kentucky, moved to refer the bill to the Committee on Miltary Affairs. On this motion the yeas and nays were demanded, and resulted in the affir- mative by a close vote. The resolution was then refer- red tothe Committee on Military A! REDUCTION OF GENE! The House then took up the amendme: to ill to repeal the act respecting the reduction of the number of Generals, serving in the war against Mexi- co, at the conclusion of peace. yeas aud nays were demanded on the same, and resulted in the affirm: y yeas 8 ys 66. MOUNT VERNON xsT. The Sreaxen presented @ petition numerously signed, in favor of Congress mi an appropriation for the pur- chase of the Mount Vernon estate on the Potomac,which was duly referred to the appropriate committee. After the transaction of seme other business of no leading interest, om motion, the House adjourned over. ————$<—______ Relief for Yucatan. Wasninator, May 4, 1848 The Chairman on foreign relations brought a bill into the Senate to-day authorizing the President— First, to oooupy Yucaten with the army and navy, to sesist the whites against the Indians. Second, tofurnish, at hisdiscretion arms, ordinsnce, ammunition, and other means to the Yuoatanos, for thelr defence. Third, to replace the force that may thus be drawn from service in Mexico by volunteers, if required. The dill was made the speciel order fur to-morrow, ‘and will doubtiers be passed before a‘journment. Departureofthe Ex-tinister of France) Wasuinaton, May 4, 1848, M. Pageot, the late Frenobh minister, and his lady, jeft this forenoon for New York. Mr Curs, British Charge des Affaires, and suite, were present at .he farewell ce remonies. 2 ‘Wise, the aeronaut, having ma floated gently toward Prii des Shi Lewes, May 4.—(Corr Ship elizabet Las Charch Street Improv/ment. Frienp Bennett :—Those peoples who want Church atreet carries to the Battory, ask for too much. It will Gost $1,000 000 to do what they ask Some uvhappy kt speculators down in Trinity plaos and Thames street, are moving earth and heaven, and a large section of the other piace, to improve their property et the coat of their neighbors, and are determined to force this rireet through, nd will fetl, because they go for too much; ow f will mutilate the lets in such a way as to leave nothing cn which to build reepectuble stores; ond will, im fact. not do a quarter the good they promi: Weat Broadway is already very wide, and the cut to Dey or Courtlendt street would open a direct communi- tion with lower Greenwich street, 5th, 6:h, 7th, Sib and 9th avenues, by the streets pouring into it, which you will perocive by wulting @ map of the city To continue Church street in its present width to Liberty or Reotor, and to continue College plaon to Dey street, a all that ie really needed, or either ons, for the present: but at sone duy both will havo to be done. B.C, Knavish Lawyers, weer determination to expose the pottiiogg Your determination to expose the pe jing lawyers. who mako it @ busimess to pick up cases ‘aqeinst ihe gentlemen of the press, for slander, has met the approval of the whele community. There is agang of legal herpies whe prowl sround among the merchants, soliciting business, and offering to commence suits and obtain judgments on doubtful claims, and look entirely to the defendants for their costa It isnot surprising that they often get some business on these terms. They of course pocket the coats on all their successful suits; aud then. when seve- psed, and they yy the merchant cen- ment, or when he finds out their imoapacity and refures to give them more business, they turn round upon him and tax their long bills oats their unsuccesstul suits, and sue him for ti Let the courts and pect: the legal profession watch these seoundrels, and let the merchants beware of th A SUFFERER, Political Intettigence, Deveaates to THe Democnatie Natienan Covven- tien.—Dr. C, Humphreys, for the 6th Congressional district, Maryland, J.M. Commander, for the 4th Con- gressional distriet, South Caroline. Deiroatxs to THe Wri Nationat Convestios — Wm. M. Cook bas been eppoim'ted to represent the 2n d Congressional district, Tennessee, in the Pailadelphia convention Oxcanization OF THe Connreticot Leorstatunn.— The Connecticut Legisiature was organised on Wed- nesday by the appointment of Lafayette 8 Foster, as Speak the House, and Francois Bacon, aod John D Candee. ks, John C, Hollister was appointed Vierk ‘Theatrcal and Musical. Boweny Tueatae.—The new grand opera, entitled ‘Maritana,”’ was performed here last evering, for the first time in this city, and before a crowded house. It has been got out in a style of ma. nificence—both as re- gards costume, scenery, an effective and powerful orches- tra, and # full choir of aids to support the Seguin troupe in the choruses— which 1s highly oreditable to the teate and epterprire of the manager and proprietor of thir pepuler theatre. Tho scene is isid in Madrid. The gorgeous appearance of the Spanish costume, io t pturous applause. Im the romans knigh',” which succesded, she was equally effectiva, id was greeted with 1 red spp! jause. Mr Gardner performed the part of D. sar de Bazan; Mr. Seguin. taat of Don Jose de Santarem, and Miss Lichtenstein that of Lassrillo, The concerted piece, “Pretty Gitana, tell us” and the finale, “Farewell my gallant Cap- tatn,” in the firstact, drew forth the exquisite powers and execution of the troupe, amd the sp- piause with which their efforts were received continued for some time after the curtain fell. In the second act, the prison scene, in the fortress, was admi- rably sustained by Mr. Gardner, as Don Caezar “Alas! those chimes,” by Lazariilo, (Miss Lichtenstein.) was sung with exquisite sweetness. ‘The grand finale, in the s-eond act, by the whole troupe, Jod of by Mrs Seguin, ‘and accompanied*in full chorus, was a maguificent and brilitant display of vocal powar, which was bailed with enthusiasm by the audience. The eatire performance of the new opera passed off most successfully. The style of music and singivg, the Li-nt orcl that eu) ported the troupe aud chorus singere, altoget’ this new opera one of the best that has been presented nere for son. It willbe repeated this evening, and will draw a jam house. CuatHam Tueatre.—Anotber crowded house last night,se usual; in fact,it cam scarcely be otherwise,now- e-days, as the tide of public favor has set so strongly down on the Chatham, that they are sure to go a head Meee is a8 great-a favorite as ever: and talkisg of this, we understand that a complim benefit is to be given him sometime during the coming week. The af- tair has been takea in hand by a number of our most i table citizens, and it is probable that it will be a bri teffair, Mr. Chavfrau deserves this comp!iment; he bas originated an entirely new character on thr stage, and has given amusement to thousands upon theu- sands since his first eppearance as the indomitable Mose Local pieces, me, will hereafter be more com- mon on the our theatres. the experiment hav- ing worked so admirably; but though they may be com. mon, it does not follow that Chanfraus will appear with equal facility. The great original F. 8. Chanfra think, will ible Mos: he stegs. The ening were very amu- j—" Our Nat onal Defences,” “ Black Eyed Susan,” and the other pieces paseing off well. To-night the in- teresting drama of “Sarah, the Jewess, be formed ; aleo th® faroes of “ High and Byew: the great * New York as it Is,” and “ Uncle Sam. capital bill, traly. Canusty’s Mu 5 < ‘These revoluticnizers of Ethi- re kept the rolling pretty in the languoge of commercial in great demand” The gentility ir entertainments commend them highly to all who take pleasure in listening to él wanteinging. It is surprising the fund of jokes and wi tioisms tney have at command; and the best of them is, they never get hackn: or stale, as they vary both them and the reat of programme every evening. Sapte Hanmonrs: ‘hese darki finish up their concerts this evening. They have had a good run here in New York, and blished themsrives asa first rate band of Ethiopian singers. We do not koow to what part of the country they go next, but wherever it is, we that such good singers and witty follows will great work of Yankee one of the wonders toentury, Oniy think of a painting three miles in length, and showing upwards of twelve hundred miles of country! It was reserved for a mind like Ban- vard’s to originate such sn undertaking. We sre glad to learn that he is realizing quite a fortune by its exhi- bition, as Panorama Hall is crowded every evening. Mevopeo: crowded state of this pleasant place of amusement a) evening, is the best assurance of its popularity. Mr. White, the proprietor, manages affairs well to give such univeres} satisfaction. The company attached to the house are all pleasing singers. Patmo’s Orera Hovsi this house are produced with great brilliancy. dresees, &e., are all new, and of the costliest materials. Sante Baotners.—This band of Ethiopian singers, who lately had such successful career at Convention Hail, in this city, have nearly concluded an equally successful tour atthe castward ‘They return to this city next week, and re-commence their pleasant con- certs, TrmrLe or tHe Musss—At this house illustrated Pictures, and the Metropolitan Miustrels divide the evening. Both entertainments are attractive. Biowona Biscaceianti’s Con —The Bost hee sgt CERT ¢ Boston Atlas esday evening. The bill was an excellent one. Te selections from “Luola’” were judicious, and the hearty applause they received, told how much they were Tdmired. Signor Novelli es eet from * Imelda de Lambertazzi,” an opers, by Donizetti, quite unknown to us It was full of pas- eee demanding great facility of vocalization, and for this reason was not so appropriate to Novelli’s powers — His voice is a fall and powerfal organ, but is to that light and airy music, which one of less body could properly perform. We prefer Novelli in those parte whieh are free from florid ornament. Perelli’s aris from “ Sonnambula” was a capital performance— perticularly the introductory movement. His 08 pee F heae enables him to this diffcult aria with great effect. Signore Biecaccianti sang a rondo from Vaccini’s opera of Regia di Cipro” beautifully. It abounded in charming little bite, which rhe rendered with a bewitching arohners, Her rondo from “Lucia” drew down 4 boisterous applat It is one of her finert efforts, The duett from the Opera was well done Signora Biscaccianti pleares ‘Lucia” morethan any thingelse The music is particularly adspted to her voice, and she seems to ring it with a perfect appre cia- tion of ite scope end intent. Cnty Intelligence, Tue “Weatnen.—The weather yesterday was very pleasant, the sky having been clear until a Tels hour in the afternoon, when the clouds rose and portended rain About aix o’olook there was a very elight inkling of raio. The clouds still bi heavily, aed the wind cbanging to the east, a settled rain is very likely to follow, although it is by no means asureomen. The mort certain prognosticators have failed of late in their conjectures, and from the many fluctuations of the wea- ther it is impossible to tell what @ vay may bring forth. ‘A fire broke out, on Wednesday night, in the 10 Caroline street, which was extinguished age. Tue Doines or THe Common Coun The Common Couucil have been b the past few weeks in within their gift who were of » different cast of politi Oa Wednesday night, all the clerks attached to Alms House Commirsioner’s office were remove others appointed in their stead. The Alms House Com- missioner, it is said, bas repudiated their proceecings, and given orders contrary to the resolutions, by that body. The appointment of clerks to hes, heretofore, been vested in the Commiasion those removed are of his own appointment. begin to assume an sppearance of confu: likely there will be considerable pullit before the matter is finally adjusted. T will be snother special meeting this evening, when it is pro- bable the fow remaining will have to travel from the soenes of official life. Pevretriansem.—Sunday last, G. N. Christy and E. Pierce. of celebrated necro minstrel 1: walked from Newark to Jersey City ferry in one and forty minutes. not fitted to Mr. Dennis, of the New Hi pers ahead of the mail. nt J¢ past 5 o’elock yesterday Boston st 7 o’olook in the mo run though in @ little Haven ro urw s'eam-r Commodore performs the teip from yen to New York inside of four hours aud thirty m! with ease, Aurap or tHe Mart —We are indebted to Mr. Mo- Gregor, of the Housaten’e lime,jfor Albany papers several hours ahead of the mai Tne Movs. Ar ‘8 AGAIN.—The indictments found by the Grand Jury, som» time since, seems to have had only the ¢ffoot to atop the exhibiti of Model Artists that they might begin anew, ander still greater certainty of success, In nearly all tho places of exhibition, th proprietors of which were indicted, they are now on, though under other professorships It is astonishing that this thing is countenaneed while there are so many untried indictments pending. There is some fault rome- utes of the Senate. | At Charles! on where, sud it should be Iaid to the proper source. Poor, nd wretched creatures, who have thrown of of their sex, may now be seen, every evening, gathering around there miserable pla seeking an en- ager: nt, whereby to add to their means of liviag; and no notice whatever is taken of the matter. Diep rrom mis Inzunimr—Coroner Waltérs licld an inquest at the City Hospital, upon the body of John Meginnis, a native of Ireland, aged 36 yours, who came to bie Geuih by tojuriew noaldentally received by the fl- ing of a yortion cf @ building at the corner of Chatham and Frankfort streets; the details of which ocourrence were published yesterday. Verdict aecordingly. Foon in tae Watea.—Tho Coroner was called to hold an inquest, likswise, upon the body of an unknown man, who was, yesterday morn! found floating iu the East River, near the toot of nut atreet. The de orased had boon a long time in the water, and could not be recognised He was dressed in a blue oloth frock coat, double breasted vest, and boots with iron heei plates. Verdict, death by drowning. Love, Jeaousy, ann Suiciee—Corener Walters was called last evening to hold an inquest at No. 63 Cross street, upon the body of a young Irishman, nemed Hugh Tirenan, who, in consequence of becomi salous of his red ling’s worth gal, one Louisa Mitchell, proow a of laudsnum, swallowed the fatal draught, and expired = from the effects thereof; not, however, beforo repented having committed the rash act; and the {dee of leaving his Louisa to the keeping of his ri- drew forth many tears of deep regret. Verdict, death by suicide by tuking laudanum. AxotHer Mav Doo Kitvn.—A large dog, evidently in & rabid stato, yesterday afternoon made itn appearance in South street, maxing the pedestrians run in all direc- tions, It was pursued by several and flasily killed by a oarman, who knocked it in the head with one of his oart rungs. Canat, Tous. ‘Tne Syracuse and Oswego va Albany and C. W, Godard & Co,, agents and the peor. ih dt teomty-lowe ows. Bs - i Tow int . mite States Commissionen’s Orrice, Betore George W. Morton, Ecq — Char, The case of Greenwood, the mate of Taylor, was resumed this mornin, ant Lee recalled— Witness ‘hea teveral conversa. thems with the prisoner; he rid to witness that if ha, nd the steward, would stand bis friends, he eny thing about the other two men, mean- and John, for he could bother them sy cross questions, as they ware not on deck at the tine; he also ‘aid he would teli witn day o befare toy got in; he maid tl hive to sue the oapwain for Lia wages, in consequence of witness being sick ; two or three days before they got Into port. he told should concradict all the cap- ul itnesa was to contradict th ition to what bad occurred at the wh to heave the veesel to ; ho ould to take an cath bat that would be only a matter of form,and be, witness, meee aunt st wipes sneered hin, that he would ma! ings right; saideo in cousequesce of the steward had told witness i. bat Q. What did the steward tell you? A. Ho told me that he and the mate were sitting at the gelley door together, as wi'ness came up from the fore. castle, and eat down in the galley ; witnesa being unwell at the time, he told the steward he wos cold and wanted to warm bimeelf; the prisoner and steward continued for avout five utes (0 talk to each other ; they were not then talking of taking the vessel ; they were talking of the in; witness did not pay much attention to their May 4.— eof Murder @ brig Colonel witness was here directed to relate what it was the cook had told him, Prisoner’s counsel interposed, aud the commissioner decided that what the steward told witness was not dnoe Tho witness underwent slong orrs-exal tioa, but nothing was elicited to shake his direct testi- mony. Adjourned. Surneme Counr—Present, Justicos Edmonds, Paige and Edwards—T'ne Court met this morning, and after hesring one or two unimportant motions, adjourned until Monday next. Circuit Count—Before Juégs Hurlbut—Carpenter vs. Sheldon and others—The examination of defendanta’ witnesses was proceeded with this morning ; nothing material transpired. Adjourned to this morning. Surenion Count—There was only one small note oase tried in this Court. Common Prxss—An action of replevin for an organ was called on in this Court, which cccupied the day. It was of no interest except to the partier. Uniten Stares Mansuar’s Orrice—Violation of the Passenger Act— Louis Higgins, master of th» American ship Woodside, from Liverpool, was arrested this mor- ning, and held to bail in $700, for violation of the act of Congress of 224 February, 1817. by bringing more pas- songers thar tho act allowed. This is the sixth care of the kind within the last weok. J Covar or Gsngnat Sessions, May 3.—Before Re- corder Soott, aud Aldermen Frankin and Dodge Triat for Burgla1y—A young man by the name of William Jones, was called to trial at the opening ol the court, this morning, on indictment for burglary in the the let degree, in having on the 11th of Fberuary last, broken jato the premises of Mr. Juha N. Briggs, No. 143 Duane street, with intent to steal. On the part of the prossoution it was adduced jn dence tha: red that um attempt (a porter house.) 1, he resolved to sleep in the building. for the purpose of detecting ths robbers if possible; that about one o’slock in the morning of the 12:h February, he heard some one at work atthe door, and which was soon opened and the f otsteps ofa person heard; whereupon Mr Briggs immediately went down etairs, when the burglar fled, was pursued by Mr. B who fired a pistol at the prisoner, who then surren- dered and was taken into custody by a policeman The chisel with which the prisoner had opeued th- door he flung amey in his flight, and it was picked up by the offi- ocr, who heard it fall The accused was armed witha formidable “billy? The jury, without leaving their seats, found the accused guilty, aud the court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment in the State prison. No other causes being ready for trial, the court adjourned ‘Uatil to-morrow morning. Court Catunpar ror tH1s Dav—Superior Court— 19, 82, 298, 2. 6 9, 11,81, 86, 89,94 102. 105 to 111 inclusive, 114, 47, 60, 121, 122, 123, 124, 13 125 to 136 inolasive, 302, 137 to 154 inclusive, 20 21, 155 to 166 inclusive, 168, 109, 170. Common Pleas—134 to 145, 355, 146, 147, 148, 149. Boston Common Peas—La Roy Sunderland vs Leo- nard B Tirrell was tried. This was an action ior ser- vices rendered, at the request ot the defendant, in getting up, preparing and arranging the scientiflo department of the defence of comnambulism, on the trial of Albert J. Tirrell. Verdict for the plaintiff, for $51 42. J P, Blehop for the plaintid; Richardson & Hinds for the de- tendant, Message of the Governor of Connecticut, Governor Bisel, of Conn., delivered his m-seage before the legislature on the 3d inst The document is not verylong It e8 to the legislature some modi- fication of the law affecting the relation of debtor and creditor. Governer B ssys:—-“ By the law of the last eession, the homestead of the debtor, to the value of three hundred dollars, is exempt from being taken on warrant or execution, for any debt whatever. The laws have aleo made a very libe: xXemption of the personal estate of the debtor It is provided, that bea rod shall be arrested, held to bail, detained, or imprisoned, ‘upon proorss mesne or final, founded upon contract mere- ly, expressed or implied. “Now is it altogether certain, that in our auxisty to protect the honest and unfortunate debtor, we have not thrown s shield around the dishonest and fraudulent one? While we have been liberal to the debtor, is it quite sure that we have been just tothe oreditor? And has not the effect of our legislation been to introduce a laxity of principle in regard to the binding force of en- gagements? No one will comtend that a peor or unfor- tumate debtor should be imprisoned, when unable to fulfil his engagements. But ought thereto be no relief sgainst the fraadulent debtor, who places his property beyond the reach of process, and sets his creditors at defiance? Some mode by which he may be compelled to disciose on and make discovery of the property which he has dulently concealed or conveyed away ! The existin; law on this subj confeesedly very imperfect, an sffords little or no security against the grossest iniquity and fraud.” In relation to the school tund, the message says that from “the report of the commissioner, it appears that the fund amounts to $2,077,641 19 That during the ast year it has divided among the districts in the State, Bias 126 80. That the number of children between the id sixteon, is 87,512—dividend being $1 26 jumera’ It also appears that $125 760 45 of the pica ipal of the fund, has been id into the treasury during the past yoar, and which been rein- vested.?? * . * . . * The income of the prison for the past year is $13,361,- 88, The expenditures were $11 648 24, leaving a bal- ance gained to the institution of $1 503 64 + * * © It appears by the repoct of the Quarter- master General that the expenses of the departm-nt for the past year amount to $1,665 08. Of thissum $662 12 was paid for additional tents and marqacee, rendered ne- cessary by the law ef the last session of the General As- sembly. It also re that there have been returned to the State arsenal during the year, 5 field piroes, 107 rifles, 4118 muskets, The suggestions of the Quatter- maiter General respecting the condition of these arms ad the expediency of cleaning, repsiring and rendoring them fit for service, will require your attention The report of the Adjutant General will ulso be laid before you It appears that the number of the mili embraced in the uniformsd companies, whieh are orgs ized under the Jaw of the last ssesion, and who have done itary duty in conformity to its provisions. is 2665, hole number reported to the Adjutant General is * . . es Of four oneach ehil The judicial expenses of the year were $36 781 30, being $2,020 05 more then in the preceding year. Ta relation We the ot of slavery, the message holds Jang’ the following Now it iudoubtedly true that the constitutional rights of the jave-bolding States, in respect to this mat- ter, ore to be regarded and preserved inviolate. We are clearly bound by our federal engagements not to attempt ay change in the adjusted relations of socioty, in those States where sla’ is already established, under the constitution But the resolutions ia question take much higher ground. They eesume the principle, not that Congress ought not, but that they canoot. inhibit an in- stitution, fundamentsily uojast, and oppressive, and agatast which tue ohristian world is sending up one uni- to Seeeniee into the tion denying the legitimate right of Congress to probibit tlavery, aaa condition of adm ‘ting a new State into the Union, or to impose sny other restriction’ not necessary to guarantee to such State a repabdiican form of a xovern- ouri was admitted u der wh: Missouri Compromine ; the admi be: nied by a rolemn declaration, that Of the State then to be adm! remain interdicted in all the te: the exception ry should forever ory of the United Mates north of thirty-six degrees and thirty minutes of north latitude. Asser'ing » ogee the validity of which was then denied by the State of Virginia, and is now denied by the States of Texas and Alabama. This is not the time nor the oceasion for entering upon aa extended discussion of this subject. Indeed, euch course would behardiy decorous, as the General Ara-m- bly. at the last sersion, by a vote nearly, if not quite unanimous, passed a resolution declaring ‘ that if any territory should hereafter be acquired by the United hatever such act may be, able, fundamental articie or provision, by y of involuntary servitude, exceptas@ punishment for orime. sball bo forever ex- cluded from rritory acquired or annexed” I kre all be slow to believe, that the opin- it f this State have undergone any change on this subject. It inoue of momentous iuter- oat te the free States inthe Union; and derives at this ture, additional Ly okey from the feot, that by een entered into with Mextoo, @ portions of Mexican ited States And the South now insiat, ag a matter of right, not to be joned, that this entire territory shall by @ slave-hoiding terri- tory. and that States created ont of it, shall be aslave- ho/ding States. Texas is now a State, and it is in the power of Congress hereafter to create four other States out of Texan territory, Now Mexico and California will make eaoh a State heresfier to bo adwitted into the Union. There will theu have been created seven new States, whose aggregate populstion doos not exosed three hundred thoussnd, returning fourteen Semstora to the Congress of the United States, giving the sleve-hold- ing intorest n fearful onderance, and breavin; down the checks and balances of the constitut on the fre+ Stites are no: effort on their pert to deadly to a ton eggression on the righta of the South, to be followed by aots of retalintion aud civil convulsions. The agita- tion 0, sutjeot, and the evils it forbodes to the Union, ave among the bitter fruits of the Mexican war. A war commenced in violation of the constituted, pros eouted for objrets which cannot be vindjouted, sud ter: minating (if indeed it be terminated) in rrguite mont disastrous to the best interests of our comm n coum