The New York Herald Newspaper, May 10, 1848, Page 2

te AB ETE ET ALD. Fulton and Nassan sts. be. NEW YORK JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. THEATRE, Bowery—Jacon Lx CHATHAM THEATRE, Chatham street—-My Neionnonr’s | Wore—Sricir ov rux Warens—New Yorx as Ir ls—Cuaos wm Comm AGAIN MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cunisty's Movsra eis—Ermiorran Stvorve—BunLesque Daxcine, Bo, PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Houston—Banvarp' PASAKOMA OF THN Mussissirrl, rs MELODEON, Bowery—Ermrorxan ann BAuLAp Sixorne, PALMO'S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—ILLusrnaTeD Prorunes, New York, Wednesday, May 10, 1848. —— —- ‘The Circulation of the Herald. ‘Tuesday, May Qo... cece eee « 19,440 copies The publication of the Herald gommenced yester- day at 15 minutes before 4 o'clock, and finished at 10 minutes past 8 o'clock. More News from Europe. ‘The steamship Hermann, with four days later intelligence from Europe, is now in her fourteenth day. Defeat of the Mexican Treaty—Its Results. Further accounts seem to strengthen the impres- sion that the recent treaty with Mexico will be de- feated by the government of that country, and that no treaty will ever receive the sanction of the Mex- ican representatives. The causes of this result may be various. It is well known that the treaty was framed under the auspices of certain English bankers in Mexico. The provisions of the treaty in which they were interested, were expunged by _ the Senate, at Washington; and hence exercises an influence in procuring its confirmation. Mr. Trist, also, was ordered home in disgrace, and the recent court martial in Mexico may produce a conviction in the mind of that government, that the government at Washington disapproves of the conduct of the generals and the negotiators who made the treaty, and rely on the trial of the annex- ation of all Mexico. Whatever be the cause of the defeat of the treaty, it becomes more than probable we shall have none atall. In such case, what is to be done in Mexico? Will Mr. Polk cause the American army to evacu- ate that country, or will he await for any further developement of the future? The question will soon have to be decided either way. Great anp Natio’ OLUTION IN THIS CouN- TRY.—Whatever may be the final result of the present political revolution in Europe, or whatever may be the new modifications of society, both of the aris” tocracy and democracy in that region of the world, there is one result which is as certain as the light of day from the sun, and that is, the destruction of all the existing financial and commercial systems and establishments of the old world, and of all con- nected with them elsewhere. The public debts of the governments of Europe; the existing system of banking in Europe and Ame- rica; the great banking houses and large commer- cial establishments there, have all grown up together, during the last two centuries. The public debts and public securities of Europe have depended entirely upon quietness and peace, which permitted the revenue to be collected and poured into the coffers of the government. The re- volutionary state of the world destroys now all the springs and sources of revenue, and consequently the public securities of all of them must go by the board—of England as well as of the others. It may be a year or two before this result takes place; but of the certainty of this result no man can entertain adoubt. All the commercial and financial systems connected with the great debt of England, will go to min; and as the revolution in politics pro- gresses, so that in finance will follow. From this prospect in view, the merchants, bank- ers, traders, and others inthe United States, ought to make their arrangements to change whatever may be necessary to change in connection with af- fairs in Europe. All those houses in this country which are involved in the European system o finance, must go by the board, as much as was the case in the year 1837. Sovrn Carotiva—Poutica, Movement.—We mentioned some days ago, that a delegate to the Baltimore convention had been appointed at a public meeting at Georgetown, South Carolina, with instructions to oppose the ‘* Wilmot proviso” and all who support it. We now see by the Charleston Mercury that this ie only a partial movement, and that the State of South Carolina did not participate in any such pur- pose at all. The Calhoun party in that State, it weems, refused to send a delegate at all to the Baltimore convention ; but intend to keep aloof, and profit by the feuds and disturbances that take place in that body. No doubt, however, some delegates from that State will be at Baltimore; but they will depend altogether on the complexion of affairs at the time. This was the policy which they pursued four years ago. They kept aloof from the convention until they ascertained that Van Buren and General Cass were not to be nominated, and then entered and promised to sup- port the Polk party. The same policy and the same result will follow the approaching convention; but the chances are even, looking at the present position of the barn- burners of New York—so that the question is as important a one, probably, as the next Presidency itself. War ix Evrore—Tur American Navy.—We have often called the attention of Congress and the public to the condition of the American navy, in the present crisis of the world. A European war seems to be almost certain, and that, in fact, within afew months. Such a war would certainly affect the commercial relations of all those countries which are at all connected with Europe. No one can turn his eye upon the history of the past, with- out acknowledging the necessity of a strong naval power, for the protection of the commercial and neutral relations of the United States. During the old European war, springing out of the revolution of °89, the commercial interests of the United States were insulted and sacrificed in every possible degree, owing to the want of a sufficient naval force. Now isthe time for Congress to make pre- parations to increase, and modify, and organize the navy in such a manner as to prevent a repetition of such insults upon American commerce. Instead of squabbling about personal and political interests, why do not men of intelligence and capacity occupy their time with more important affairs, and make preparation for that great crisis which is coming upon us from the revolutions going on in the old world? Tne Scascriners To THE LATE raLtaN Orrra,— Why do not the subscribers to the late Italian Cpera call a meeting, and make arrangements for some proceedings by which to ascertain by whose fault and folly the Opera has been suspended, in the way it has been done, cheating the sub- seribers out of a fourth part of the subscriptions paid? The impudence with which it has been suspended, in debt to the subscribers, and to almost every newspaper in the city, for advertising, with- out even attempting to give any sort of explana- tion, is a piece of swindling and audacity without parallel in the annals of society in New York.— The establishment started under circumstances of honor and great advantages, with high support and abundant resources, What has become of all these resources? Unless some explanation is made, some account furnished, and some exposition given to the public, the only alternative ie to believe that it was, from beginning to end, nothing but a preme- ditated swindling experiment. Why do not the subscribers speak out, meet together, and bring | pending before the Theatre, who, main come quite critical, and almost the best phi- losophers in the city in that line of art. new play on a aw sabject, by a new author, is performing at the Bowery. Cornelius Mathews, who is considered by some as yeeat Lrrerany amt RAMATIC. soil great problem in the donde now jienee of the Bowery the revolution Jin the place there, have be- singe that took gement A It is written by Mr. one of the fairest candidates for the fame of the American Shakspeare, as ranked by authors, as any pretender in any description of literature. The play ison an American topic, and the audi- ences, coming from all classes, will have to decide on this, whether Cornelius Mathews is the descen- dant of the legitimate Shakspeare or not. Another important question is also before the Bowery audience, and that is, the position of Mr. Murdoch, who is considered by his friends the ri- val, if not the superior, of Forrest, and even, in some branches of the drama, of Kemble himself.— The critics are ranged into two classes—one con- demning, and the other supporting Mr. Murdoch— so that the discriminating audience of the Bowery theatre, must decide. So faras we have heard of Mr. Murdoch, he has more taste and finer feeling than Forrest ; but he wanis some of the energy and passion, almost “ torn to rags,” which distinguish the great Edwin, when played in theatrical style. Murdoch, therefore, seems to be a more accom- plished actor, buta less energetic tragedian. He may surpass Forrest in some particulars, but he falls still behind him in deepest tragedy. Many still insist that Murdoch is better, more finished, superior, and even more classic, than For- rest, whose style of acting, at the best, is only of the tomahawk school of the Indian race. Let the discriminating audience who now crowd the Bow- ery, determine this important question. Tue West Inpies.—A highly important crisis is impending over all the West India islands, but more particularly over those possessions which be- long to the English, the French, and the Spaniards. The interests of the British West Indies have been long since sacrificed, in order to gratify their rival of Hindostan. This interest, centered in London, combined with the action of the fanatics in Eng- land, has destoyed the property of those islands. The new French republic now bids fair, by some intimations and decrees made, to bring about the same state of things in the islands making part of the colony there. In the French West India islands, no doubt, the slaves will soon be liberated and set free by decrees to that effect, to be issued by the approaching National Assembly at Paris. Such a political colonial movement will soon reach Spain. It cannot be expected that the Spanish peninsula will escape the great revolution which is now agi- tating all Europe alike. A revolution in Spain will first affect Cuba, and afterwards the other Spanish West Indies, where the slaves will be set free, and the destruction of all slave property fol- low. It appears there is no escape for Cuba and the French West India islands, unless they deter- mine to take care of themselves. What will Cuba do? What will be her policy? How will she be able to avert the threatening tempest, and the ruin which impends over all her interests? It is for Cuba herself to think and reflect well upon her course. That she will do so is almost certain. Tayton Mremina at Laraverre Haut.—A meeting was held last evening at Lafayette Hall, by a portion of the friends of General Taylor, for the purpose of celebrating the victory gained at the Rio Grande, at the commencement of the Mexican war. A report of this meeting will be found in our columns. It ought tobe observed, however, that the meeting was called together by aclub of the old Wall street whigs, who have associated themselves for the purpose of assuming the direc- tion of the Taylor men in New York. In fact, however, they only form a clique of the friends of General Taylor, and they enjoy no more influence and importance to make him President, than any other friends of a President who can light a hall, pay the expenses of the oil and gas, and engage a place to make speeches, The leaders of these cliques are merely the old broken down politicians of both the old parties, whigs and democrats, and their influence in any administration that may spring from General Taylor's elevation, ought not to be greater than any other clique. In this city we have a dozen cliques, and the reason is, the effect of General Taylor’s popularity gives them encourage- ment that he will be elected. M. Leon Favrr, the newly appointed French consul general at New York, was a great commer- gant of Paris, possessing a great knowledge of everything relative to trade. He is a brother of M. Leon Favre, who was celebrated in Lyons as an attorney, and who is now Secretary of the Ministry of Interior of Paris. From tur Sovru.—The Southerner, steamer, from Charleston, yesterday brought us papers from all the southern cities, one day ahead of the mail. To Captain Berry we have again to offer our ac- knowledgments for favors. Laren rnom Baazius.—An arrival at Baltimore has put us in possession of files of the Rio Janeiro paper Correio Mercantil, up to the 26th March, We perceive that Mr. Gallatin’s pamphlet on the subject of peace with Mexico, is translated and published in the Cor- reio without comments. The new Peruvian war steamer Rimac, Capt. Riestra, built in this city, arrived at Rio on the 2ith of March, jn a passage of 51 days. The steamer Todos on Santos arrived at Rio on the 24th March, bringing dates from Rio Grando to the 14th. At that time the southern provinces of Brazil were all iv perfoet quiet. The Provincial Assembly wax installed on the 4th. i Later From Mowrevivgo. — Files of the Comercio del Plata to the 11th March, have been received at this office. Several numbers of the British Packet, published at Buenos Ayres, have come to hand. The U. 8. frigate Brandywine was at Montevideo on the 14th of March. The brig Perry, Lieut. Tilton, was at Buenos Ayres on the 1th. They were expecting Baron Gros from France, a special Minister to the Rosas govern- ment, and he and the Hon. Capt. Gore, from the English government, who had arrived as far as Rio Janciro, it was supposed, would enter into a new series of negotiations with Rosas. We suspect, however, that they will have been disappointed in any calculations made on the French Minister, as in the present changed condition of France, that government has other things to attend to besides diplomatizing in South America. Buenos Ay' March 11, 1848 On the Sth inst., a fleet of eleven vessels, ten of which were bound to Europ orta, and one, the Mason Barney, to New York, made a rush from the in- ner roads of this port, with most favorabie prospects. having a dark night and fair wind, When about eighty miles down the river, the wind and tide became ad- verse, and the French steamer was soon in their midst, capturing eight out of the eleven, the Mason Barney among thom 4 ‘They were all brought back to their anchorage save one English brig, which, having been previously warned and her papers endorsed. was ordered for Montevideo. and will share the fate of the English brig Fame and | others. Each port of the Argentine territory is now closely blockaded, and all attempts to ovade the French cruisers will be useless with a steamer constantly pre- pared for the chase, There yet remain fifteen vessels loaded for ports in Europe. including those returned on the %th, all smaller than the Mason Barney. Nothing more will be got out of Enscenada or Salado from this time. The Lucy Ann, having ¢ailed some time last month, got out safely, The English brig Fame, captured by the French, sent into Mantevideo and condemned, had an assorted | cargo, worth £8,000 sterling ‘The vessels recently captured and sent back have the privilege of discharging their cargoes and leaving in ballast; but if oy are caught in attempting to get out again, both vessel and cargo will be confiscated he French and English Ministers appointed to re- new negociations have not arrived, and itis confidently thought their efforts will result a a Hood, Ousley and Howden. The concessions which they intend asking for will not be granted by Rosas. In this city all commerce ix stopped. A retail trade only is doing. The consters are all laid up. Carts and horses ditto. But little produce comes from the interior, and many of the distant flowks this summer will go un- the knaves, whoever thay are, tp an account } horn of their wool, acon New York Santor Unton,—Thisty- The numerous Sunday Schools which compose the New York Sunday School Union mei a: their respective rooms yesterday afternoon, and marched in order to the piaces appointed for them to meet in sections, viz at Castle Garden; Dr. Cheever's Church, Union Square; Central Presbyterian Church, Broome street; Rev. Mr. Hatfield's Church, Broome street; Spring street Church, (late Dr. Patton's.) and the Oliver street Bap- tist Church. After listening to addres ses at the tioned, practising their hy mus, ete., thayarious schools went forth in procession, and assembled in a body at Castle Garden; and a’ very pretty sight was pre sented as they marched through the various streets leading to the general rendezvous, The children bore | their banners as proudly as if they were carrying their national colors; the female teachers far out-numbered | those of the opposite sex, and the master and misses, | though somewhat impatient of restraint, were, on the | whole, quite orderly and with the exception of now aud then one who would stray off to an apple stand, they | all kept in line, and so reached the large enclosure at Castle Garden; here all care was taken to have an or- derly entrance, and the vast area was soon filled, and | presented an appearance which needs to be seen to be appreciated. The seats were all filled, those on the | ras wellas in the leries, and when no | were to be found, there were hundreds of | | laces above men seal persons, large and sinall, who were left to ramble about the premises, and enjoy the beautiful prospect of bay and North River, The children were seated by schools, each distinguished from the others by an ap- propriate banner; and thus were assembled more than ten thousand young persons to celebrate their Sunday School Anniversary—a day to which the youngsters always look forward with lively hopes, ‘Three o'clock was the hour designated for the com- mencement of the exercises, and at about that time Lothian‘s Brass Band, which was engaged for the occa- sion, struck up a cheerful air, which pleased the chil- dren mightily. Considerable time intervened before the appointed officers took their seats upon the stage, and the ceremonies of the occasion were performed in the following order: “THE WAVING BANNER.” [Hymn by the Children, } Now we raiae our tuneful voices In a new melodious song, ch youthful heart rejoices, To behold the gathering throng. Cuorvs,—As we lift our waving banners ‘To the broezes soft and mild, May the tide of glad hosamnas Flow from bosoms undefiled, ¥e who join our celebration, Sweetest melodies employ; Bow with us in adoration, Fill'd with holy, heavenly joy. Cuorvs.—As we lift, &e. O, the great, the boundless favors We're permitted to record! May they quicken our endeavors In the service of the Lord. Cuonvs.—As we lift, &e. Teachers kind, whose care unceasing ‘All must honor and approve, ‘Thanks for labors still increasing— Heaven reward your works of love. Cxorvs.—As we lift, ke. ‘Thanks to God for every blessing Which his bounteous hand bestows; All on earth that’s worth possessing, From that hand incessant flows. CHorvs.—As we lift, ke. A prayer was then offered by the Rev. Mr, Lord, of Harlem—after which, the children sung their second hymn, accompanied by the band. The music of this piece was given with a will by the thousands of young warblers, It was as follows: “With joyful hearts we sing The praises of our Saviour King, ‘And high our voices raise; We bless the Lord that we were born, In school to meet each Sabbath morn, To chaunt our youthful lays. Another year has rolled around, ‘And in sweet union here we're found; To God the glory give, For all the means that he hath given, That we may learn the way to heaven, ‘And with Him ever live. To Sunday school wo love to go, ‘And while we dwell on earth below, Our Sunday school we'll bless. Dear teachers, too, we love them well, For they of heavenly tidings tell, Ani endless happiness, For us our Saviour shed his blood; He feeds our souls with heavenly food; He gives us life and breath. He sends his Spirit from above, To draw us with his cords of love, ‘And save our souls from death. Our Heavenly Father we adore; His gracious presence we implore Upon our youthful band. Oh! that his word may make us wise And lead to bliss beyond the skies, To dwell at his right hand.” Mr. Epwarps, of England, was then introduced to the children by Dr. Ferris, the president of the society. Mr. E. addressed the children ins speech of about 10 minutos’ length. “His remarks were very happy and appropriate to the occasion, and were listened to with a great deal of attention by'the audience. He told the children in a familiar manner about his connexion with the Sunday schools in his own country, and ex- horted his young hearers to cultivate a spirit of unity Mr. Tovsey, of Canandaigua, next addressed the children. Mr. 'T. is the agent of the 8. S. Union, having his field of labor in the western part of New York. He showed in his remarks that he was used to children. He related pleasing anecdotes, carrying with them appropriate morals ; but, notwithstanding the manner of the speaker was agreeable, the little folks had begun to grow uneasy, and a general buze began throughout the house, low at first, but gradually increasing, until it became quite too loud to allow a hearing of the remarks of Mr. T., who alluded good- naturedly to the circumstance, and concluded his remarks. ‘The next was the children’s part to perform, which they did by singing the following hymn, composed for them, the words by Rev. Geo. W. Bethune, D.D., and the music by Geo, F. Root. It was entitled COME, LET US SING TO JESUS. Come, let us sing to Jesus, While hearts and accents blend— Come, let us sing of Jesus, ‘The sinners’ only friend. His holy soul rejoices Amid the choirs above, To hear our youthfal voices Exulting in his love, We love to sing of Jesus, Whe wept our path along ; We love to sing of Jesus, The tempted and the strong ; None who besought his healing, He passed unheeded by ; And still retains his feeling For us above the sky Weg love to sing of Jesus, Who died our souls to save ; We love to sing of Jesus, Triumphant o'er the grave ; And in our hour of danger ‘We'll trust his love aloni ‘Who once slept in a manger, And now sits on the throne. ‘Then let us sing of Jesus, While yet on earth we stay, And hope to sing of Jesus Throughout eternal day ; For those who here confess him, He will in heaven confess ; And faithful hearts that bless him, He will for ever bless. ‘The benediction was pronounced by the Rev Mr. Jonson, of Jersey city, and the exercises were closed. While the children were seated in the garden, refresh- ments, in the shape of cakes, were dlstefbuted amongst them, and it should be «aid, to their credit, that they observed during this time a decorum that is worthy of emulation by assemblages of grown up children, When all was done, the schools marched out in the dame or- derly manner that was observed by them in entering the place of assembling. All was good nature and or- dorly hilarity to the end, and as the youthful bands marehed through the streets on their return they were viewed with admiration by the occupants of the houses and the pedestrians in the strocts through which the: passed, It was observed that the beaux looked wit especial interest upon the efforts made by the female teachers to fulfil their arduous duties. And as their cheeks glowed and their eyes sparkled in their anxiety to fuldl thelr trust, it was evident that many passing buck was #most persuaded to take to Sunday school teaching in order that he might have such fellow la- borers. Evening exercises of the society were held in Dr. Cone’s Church, Broome street, Rev. Dr. Ferris, presid- ing. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Bethune, of Philadelphia; Rev, Mr, Everts of the Baptist Church in this city, and L. iB. Tousley, of Canandaigua. | Mr. Havens, the corresponding secretary, read an abstract of the yearly report; but in consequence of the ab- sence of the Treasurer, the statement of the financial affairs of the society’ was not made known. Mr. Havens stated, in brief, that the incidental expenses of the society for the past year, had been $2,070, leav- ing it in debt about $70. He also gave some interest- ing statistics, in reference to the missionary labor per- formed at the West, by the missionaries sent out by the society, and by separate Sunday schools. During the past two years, these missionaries have established 395 schools, which now contain 2.574 teachors and 18,095 scholars, and have furnished many libraries, besides sending clothing, and other necessaries, to the desti- tute, There are now about 2,000,000 children receiving instruction, by means of the 8, §. Union. Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Chareh, The annual meeting of this association for the pro- pagation of the gospel abroad, was held last evening in tho Rutger’s Street Church, and attended by a very large audience, After an introductory prayer by the Rav. Dr. Snodgrass, who presided, the Rev, J. C, Low- ereadan abstract of the reports received from all parts of the world where the missions of the asso- ciation are located. Annexed is the abtract Receipts, $108,586 38; expenditures, $109,183 66.— Publications—The Missionary Chronicle, 8,400 copies ; the Fore Missionary, 1 copies ; Annual of 1847, 3500 copies ; Letters to Children, 7000 copies ; Letters to Sab! Schools, 5000 copies; Address for the Synod of New Jersey, 250 copies. Missionaries sent out—five ministers, two teachers, and females— OC ee . " = A the Cl mong ibe boctaw Creek fodians, i, ome with 160 scholars . day scholars. abeut 60; church +, 50. Im Western Africa, one minister, one , and one native aesintant att stations among — the Kroo people | owe minister at Monrovia , one mi- muster at Simoe; church at Monrovia, schools at all the stations. in Norch jmdia, three missions -the Lo- dana, Allahabad, and Farrukhabad, with eight sta- toms , twenty-two American and cightoem Dative assistants, two pri from which 8.321.370 pages were issued in j schools at most of the stations, of whom 139 are # —_e vd during the year licemtiate her, who ix also aphysician = in ¢ hina, three missions — the Canton, Amoy, and Ningpo—with ae uister, at present in the city of New York Europe, through the ageney of the Evangelical ties of France and Geneva, moneys remitted for the support of Evangelists or ( olporteurs intions, sixteen, im six flelds of labor, Indians Western Africa, North India, Europe, and the Jews, stations 22; ordaimed mi 40, lieentiate her, 1; physi cians, 2, teachers, priuters, &. 10; making, with their wives, 101 as. exclusive of mative laborers not or- dained, schools at most of these stations, ehurches in most of the missions The statistics of European mix- sions not included This was followed by explanatory remarks The Rev Dr. Davidson then delivered a very interesting address, He was followed to the pulpit by the Rev. Dre. Brown and Murray. The Rev. Dr. MeCarter closed,the meet- ing, aud the assembly separated Anniversary of the Foreign Kvangelical fo- clety. The members of this society assembled at 9 o'clock, yesterday morning, in the Rev Dr Springer’s church, Morcer street, when the following gentlemen were ers for the eusuil ; D. Musey, M.D.; Hon. Smith, and Hen Reuben Walworth ending Secretary—Rev, ( Peck, DD. Secretaries —Rev H Cos, DD, M'Leod, D.D.; Rev. E. E. L. Taylor, and Rev. Gorham D. Abbott Treasurer—Richard T. Haines. Keg Counsellors—Rev Wm Patton. ‘bv; Rev George B. Cheever, D.D.; Rev. Robert Baird, DD. Rey HM Dwight, D.D.; Rev. J. P. Durbin, D_D: Rev. Erskine ; jtephen Olin, D.D; Rey A. N yan Zandt; Rev John MCron; Rev. T. H. Skinner, D.D.; Rev. Z W. W. Everts; Rev. John Little; Rey. John Ford; Rev. Tobias Spicer; Rev. Robert ton; Rev. John Marsh; R. Carter, Esq: Charles ler, Eaq.; John Tappan, Esq; Charles Starr, ‘Thomas Wilson, Esq.; Robert Patterson, Keq ; Lowell Holbrook, Esq.; Fisher Howe, Esq; Asa Child, Esq; Hon, Gabriel Adams, and J. W. Corson, M.D Thi octety then ‘adjourned watil {Thursday evening next, at 5 o'clock, preparatory to the general meeting to take place at the church of the Kev. Dr. Potts in University Place, “clock the same evening New York State Colonization Soctety. Prayer. Reading of the aunual report. Withi year, 443 emancipated slaves sailed for Liberia, number of cmigrants is two hundred and eighty-five The report gave a glowing account of the progress of the republic of Liberia, and of the prospects of the society. That republic, it appears seeks to be an- nexed to the United States, and the rej favored the project. Unless $50,000 be raised this year, the so- ciety will be encumbered with debt. Receipts for the year, $5,560. Sum necessary to this year, $15,000, to provide for the equipment and ¢: tion of $00 families, and their support for six months after they reach Liberia. Rey. iwNeR, formerly governor of Libe that he is an old veteran in the cause of colontzatio It is more than fifteen years since he considered him- self a youth. Some time ago he was drawn within the influence of the Colonization Society, and it is to that providence that he owes his appearance befure this meeting. He apprehended that few were acquainted with the rise and progress of this society, and be was sure that a careful examination of its principles would show that no benevolent society in the country was entitled to more consideration. The speaker then traced the history and proceedings of the society from its inception to the present time. Thomas Jefferson was the first to advocate the principle of colonlsation, and urged that as we had successfully resisted the tyranny of Great Britain, we should extend free- dom to the slave; and the’ legislature of his State Virginia, unanimously called upon the President of tho United; States to give his attention to the subject. In consequence, however, of the wars grow- ing out of the French’ revolution, nothing could be done at that time, Finally, however. the project was revived, and in 1816, Dr. Finlay, of New Jersey, with a few other individuals met in Washington, for the purpose of devising a colonial system on the coast of Africa, On the firat of January, 1817, these per- sons organized. but the great difficulty’ was, could territory in Africn be obtained for this purpose ? Samuel J. Mills went as a pioneer, to ascertain whether such territory could be procured, and ascer- tained that it could, but before he reached his native land again, he died, The great object of the speaker in dilating on the incipiency of this society, waa to do away with the impression “which some persons have formed, that it was designed to fasten the fetters of the slave. Rev. Dr, Bernuxs said he had great pleasure in meeting with the friends of colonization; but as he had already addressed one meeting. and was on,his way toaddress another, he would be obliged to speak in the style of a parenthesis, Time he said, had changed the impressions which were formed of this society at the time when it was formed, and many of those who were most violent in denouncing it, are now to be found among societies which seck to trample the holy Sab- bath under foot, and which aro the enemies of the glorious constitution of the United States. He h heard that within twenty-four hours the exodus of th slave wasover the ruins of the constitution of the United Sfates. Now, against such people as those, who proposed this resolution this society had to ‘con- tend. Let the eye be cast around and sec the mighty ® changes goinggon in Europe. But for his part, he looked with more interest on the repub- Iie of Liberia, which is the only blace republic that had ever been estiblished in the world. They learned the principles of liberty in the United States; their founda- tion is cemented by the’ prayers of the American chureh, and he would not say but that every despotic nation in Europe will perish before Liberia. He desired to define his position on this matter, He is a friend of the Colonization Society, and a friend of the #lave; but God forbid that he should ever infringe the provi- sions of our glorious constitution. What language has been addressed to us from different quarters? The child of the North who is taught to believe that labor. under God, is the price of true liberty, has been told there is'a subject on which he must not speak, and that is liberty. Again we have been told that slavery is the foundation of liberty. He would not assont to this proposition. There is an extremity In the South- ern doctrine which he cannot submitjto, Dr. Bethune then drew favorable pictures of Liberia, and the pros- pects which it offeredgto the negro of the United States. without infringing upon the constitution of the United States, or incurring the danger of promoting sedition or insurrection. American Anti-Slavery Society. This society celebrated its anniversary at the Taber- nacle yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock. On entering the building we observed a mammoth petition festoon- ed around the interior, with a coil of about a hundred yards in length deposited on a chair. Whether, like the chartist petition, it contains any Punch or Pug-nose signatures, there is no telling, or whether Lord John Russell and Queen Victoria have honorod it with their signs-manual, as they are reported to have done to the chartist petition, isa question which we cannot an- swer one way or the other. The exercises were commenced by a prayer—after which, Samuel J. Mayne read a sclection from the scriptures, which it was represented was appropriate to the awfully guilty condition of this country of ours. The annual report was then read, from which we learn that there remains in the treasury of the socie- ty two dollars and fifty-nine cents, cash. ‘The meaning of the above-mentioned petition was explained; it is a memorial from the women of Scot- land to those of America, on the subject of slavery. ‘Turopons PARKER, of Boston, was the first xpeaker. After « few prefatory remarks, he said the institution of slavery was a contradiction to the constitution of the United Statos, to the declaration of independence, to the precepts of Scripture, and to the instinct of human nature fteelf, which calls on man to defend himself, and those toy ole J on him, with ey: woapon which he can lay his hands upon. This institution is our greatest sim; which more than all others retards the of the country. Between the #lave- holders and the opposers of the institution, there is a struggle; and notwithstanding the slave holders have law‘on their side, the Union will be in danger un- til it shall be put down, Some excuse may be made for the despots of Europe. They have no charter that all men are created free. Yet we are told that we of the North have no business with the question of slavery, hen the lives of our Senators are threatened in the Capitol—when the Capitol itself is the slave mart of the country, where the holders of the slave rule the North, But we have taken it up, and will not give it up till every vestige of it is swept from tho western world. It is sald that slavery is the key stone of liberty. It may be of the liberty of South Carolina. where the be cf sion came from, That is a remarkable State. They used to have a law in Charleston forblddiag the erec- tion of houses of brick or stone; for, said they, if the houses are built of wood we can blow them up {n case of confi tion; whereas, we could not so easily dis- pose of edifices of stone, But there may be a conflagra- tion there yet, which they may not he able to stop as soon as they please. Tho speaker then glanced at the strength of the abolition party, and compared it to that of the party opposed to them, and said, because the numerical power of the former ix so small, many were inclined to look with insignifi- eance on it; but he would weigh the strength and principles of both parties, and then the other part, ridiculously small, Against. the prinel- men are harmless, and institutions way of ol a for » in pieces or if the Cy y, the navy, the nate inthe way, they too must The 3s ofmen arelchangingen Every new Northern State embraces prohi m of slavery in its constitution. The same chang are Europe. And shall we, in this country, keep then referred to the abduction case at Washington, said it must now be determined whether there is legal slavery in the District of Columbia; and if there is, shali know the way of getting rid of it. The ‘ood of the martyrs was the seed of the church, and the blood of those re-captured slaves will be the seed of freedom. He was glad t one of those slaves was owned by the President—glad that when these slaves were sold, the chieftain of the Senate went into the car to frater with the des . See in this a symbol of the times, The democratic President is pledged to sla- very—the Senate is pledged to slavery—the church is pledged to slavery, aud the sepronsarative of the church fraternizes with the slave dealer. But if the slave holders have achieved a victory, truth will, as sure as there is a sun in heaven, sweep away President, Senate andthe church, just so far as may be necessary to ac- complish freedom. Let us, howerer, feel that we have justice and truth on our side—have patience and bide our time, Let us have no violence, for the victory of truth will yet bewon. The signs of the times favor us ~—there is asymbol of ancient strength—the statue of Hercules rising from his cradle and strangling the ser- pent ; there is, too, the symbol of modern times—a sta- ‘we whieh stamps on the serpent, which is slain, and Chat statue is peacefully looking up to heaven—it is the statue of the infant Saviour. Friend Lucartia Morr, of Philadelphia, an elderly lady of the Society of Friends, was the next speaker. She said the advancement of knowledge and of pro- gress isa pleasant object of contemplation, In ancient times it was the righteous man who held his way, and im later times the recommendation of the Apostles was te goon. Such, too, were the declarations of the Saviour. im coming to later times, we discover this law of pro- gress. It has been emphatic in the case of those who have been engaged in the work of benefitting man. Many present can, no doubt, look to the first efforts of peace reform, and they, no doubt, remember the ef- forts of preventing offensive war; but the Sa- viour on the present Mount Zion. say: “1 say un- to you, take not up the sword at all. he language of the reformer is to give a kiss for a blow, to return good for evil, And do we not see the progress of these principles! Was there ever a time when nations were *o prolific of high moral sentiment and religious prin- ciple, as they are at present? Truly, the law of pro- gress is worthy of contemplation, Look at the tempe- France movement! Of old, it was said you must use «pirituous drinks moderately; but the words of the temperance men of the present day, are “drink not at all.” Was it not said of old, away with your popery and and let us have in lieu of them the yrotestant priests! What is the language of to-day ? Thou shalt do thine own thinking—God is thy thinker. Look at the pulpits now—they are not so small as they were, nor so isolated; they are large enough to hold y, and frequently women are seen in them. (Ap- plause.) It is tem years since the speaker attended an abolition meeting, at which a solitary few gather- 4 together in Philadel to utter the simplest traisms. Read the deel jon of the convention of 1833. What had been the labors of England pre- viously to that, but to arrest the slave ti But in that conveation the great principles of liberty were ut- tered; and shaime to republican America, the members were hunted down for asserting that man should not hold man in bondage in this land of liberty—that no man bad a right to put his fellow man on the auction ot then generally known that man had # his fellow man—the people were task which that conven- undertook was a Herculean one, but look now of 48 nays On this eubject! Look a w of has awakened t nation to the era this sulject, and the try now knows that slavery is wro law of progress on the efforts in Look around.and see how the question agi- | where the balance will be found. We have got the pulpit and the church on our side, and scarce a legislature of the different States that has not something to do with this question; and, alth the slaves are increasing in number, and their territory in- creasing, yet when we perceive the efforts of freedom in the old world, and the manner in which it is viewed ju this country, the future is full of hope. Look at the law of in our own country. Ten years ago, Pennsylvania Hall was burned, because whites and blacks met together them; and, in Independence Square now they hold amalgamation meetings! Is not this an Cp ee td mg! Look at the present con- dition of the colored race. Who is it that ridicules us "for ee Se % Py None hen =p Same scorn is y ople. se are evidences of progress; nod ltt vo go might be Je- suses of the present day, proclaim liberty throughout the land. Let this be the jubilee that shail be raised, and let us have confidence that we shall be instrumen- tal in giving deliverence to those who are in chains. But this must be done by increased exertion on the part of the abolitionists. They must go and make pro- big A mgd faithfulness ‘e are to enlist the pul- pit and the ; and if we see that # portion of the chureb can't be roused from bgt 3 we must touch not the unclean thing. If we ourselves to slum- ber, what will be the result’ be the last strong hold of slavery in the world, Wespett Puictirs, of Boston, was introduced to the meeting, and offered a resolution, that, recoguising the progress of the cause for twenty years. ke., the society deems it a duty to say that there is no exodus for the slave except over the ruins of the mt American church and the present American Union. ‘That reso- lution, he said, asserts very little more than what the speakers had delivered, aud he would say amen from the bottom of his heart to every expression of the ap- proval of the cause of freedom for the last ten years that had been uttered. He accorded to all the prece- ding speakers had said, The abolitionists were tho first to seek a dissolution of the Union, not from party causes, but because duty impels them to seek that asa pay wpm 4 measure to achieve human freedom Ta the experience of the past, he saw there was no salvation for the slave but in the dissolution of the Union, There are only two forms through which the people in this country act—the State and the church, We have tried the church and failed— panting invective cannot reach it. Ni ask if slavery was not stronger now fifty years ago? It numbers proportionately same; but look at the estimated value of #! co to what it was then. The estimated lue then was fifty millions, and at the is twelve hundred million of dollars. ry done in a political state? At the time of the revo- lution, all the States were slave-holding, and although the current has every where set for freedom, let us see whether slavery has been gaining political strength. At the time of forming the constitution, slavery d, on her knees, recognition, that she might be itted to live # fow years. The articles of confederation did not recognize sla ea ae the basis of property—they permitted no es lave to be recaptured: bat al 'y was admitted into the confederation ; and ho we now? She overshadows the land, prostitutes th e court, asserts the Union was made to ‘wise against the world in lavery. He ther gress of slavery to the present th slave States into the Union. and th attended its discussion, and arrived at the conclusion that the political strength of slavery is much greater now than it was at any previous time in the United 8 The lion has broken out of his cage, and in- stead of turning him back, the width of his range is in- creased. He concluded by saying that he had hopes for the slave, not, however, through the constitution, and commended the spirit of the resolution to the au- ditory. Frevxakick Dovatass, the refugee slave. said it was not without hesitancy he rose to speak, aud would far rather remain « listener. He did not hope to be able to say anything new or cloquent ‘on the subject; in- deed, it will be time enough to utter new truths when old ones are recognized. For seventeen years the abo- litionists had been working to establish the conviction that a man is a man; that he belongs to no one but himself, In propagating this idea, they have met all sorts of arguments from the Bible and the constitution, till at length we have arrived at the conclusion that a man is not a man, and the principle has yet to be re- cognized, Some ey men, the other day, were of a different opinion; but tl ey were arrested, and the e- quel is known,’ Little is thought or said of it— about as little is said of thie as there would be if seventy horses had es d from their masters, We have no idea of manh et. If their skin was not colored and their hair colored, the nation would rock with cries against the tyranny that tined on the slaves — But we do not see, in this virtuous atte: to ene: iberty, any oppression or t: y man then denounced Mr. Hale, member of Congress, for the course he took in that matter, and said that if it be a courageous act to introduce a bill to protect property, ‘no one can consider it act of fanaticiem to t the rights of man. How will these things look in other countries—in Eng! He wanted to show how the American people would look abroad business of kidnay Punch’s portrait eared in that aran- fence je nt some tine This por- rait of the United States, he said, thus drawn, ix not an exaggeration, but the contrary, and falls far short of the real state of things. He spoke of the abo- lition of slavery by the provisional government of France; and, said he, talk of infidel France and Chrie- tian America; but he sympathises which strikes off the negro’s chain Christianity which puts thom on. In negro isa man, but in Christian Amerion he ts « tel. He pronounced northern mon slaveholders the enemies of the slave, for they covenant against him, and will not use the physical foree which they is froedom. He has been fre- quently denounced for speaking ag the American pprvbation who constitution; bat he w: + ix not willing to free the slave. It has been boasted by those whom he af- that he was treated with respect terwards denounced; but when the ery is the Union as it is, the church as it is, the constitution a« it in, he will ever denounce those who favor those prin- ciples. The Hon. Henry Clay has advised the free eo- lored people to leave the United States; but what right has he to say #0? He, the speaker, hax ax much right here as he has, and we colored folke have decided to stay here, after long deliberation, and the friends of co lonization may not trouble themselves any farther about them. I[ndeod, he thought there was some t vidential dispensation in their searing here, for it i* through the wrongs of the slaves that the je are continually reminded of tyranny. He then weat into the means of abolishing slavery, and said that it could not be abolished until the constitution was abolished. Since hearing of the events in Paris, it occurred to him that the under-current inay reach here, and be be- Neves. after all that has been said st Aimerion, that there is a current of this kind here, whieh will bring down slavery, Some amateur «I(ngers in tl rong, and the meeting then American and Foreign Anti-@avery Soclety. Rey. Mr. Gardner, a colored clergyman, delivered « prayer, and Mr. Lewia Tappan read the report of the society for the part year. The “ Lucky family,” as thoy wore termed, composed Republican America will | or seapeaaiipats, whom performed on the pian , ‘the sdng to the chorus of “Old Dan Ti ent d the audience with a song, opts. the wordg— urrah, hurrah for emancipation, Soon it will bless our happy nation Mr. Sraxwooo, formerly Secretary of this society, was introduced, and spoke for half an hour in reference to the Wilmot proviso, which he explained at length — an attempt to evade which, he was sure would be made by both the whig and democratic parties within three weeks. He contended that Congress had the power to m: this proviso the law of the land, and to exclude slavery from being permitted in new torritory, if it be not already excluded there; for according to the com- mon law of England, and the abolition of slavery by Mexico, slavery cannot exist there. He reviewed the rguments in favor of the institution of slavery, and the efforts of the South to extend it in the Mexican territory; all of which he spoke against at length; and concluded by hoping that no one would vote in fuvor Le a candidate who is not in favor of the Wilmot pro- viso. Dr. F. B. Dionis, from Paria, next spoke in a broken manner against slavery, which, he said, is against hu. nfan nature, and ny 8 laws contrary to human na- ture to sustain it. He referred to the condition of the slave, who produces all, and possesses none; and it is that which produced civil war in Rome, and other an- cient lands. Our reporter was unable to catch the thread of the remainder of this gentleman’s discourse, Hon. Jonny P. Hate was introduced to the audience, and as soon as he ascended the platform he was greet- ed with the loudest applause, which, he said, was likely to embarrass him, so unaccustomed was he to receive a respanse to the sentiments he is in the habit of ex- pressing in regard to slavery, He enquired where is the seat of government in the United States? He ne- ver found it yet. The President says he is the servant of the people; the Secretaries say they are the servants of the servant of the people ; but the people are the govern. ment in their constituent capacity, and it is to each constituent that we must look for the government.— It is, therefore, to ourselves we must look for a conver- sion in the matters of which we complain. It is useless to bite of the government ; elect dough-faces and you will have dough-faced representatives and a dough-faced government. Before Scott started to Mexico, he was afraid of a fire in the rear. It is such a fire the people of New York require for their re- presentatives. Here is the place where reformation ia to begin ; and the reflection ought to be brought home to every one, that this isan individual matter. The principle that all men are ereeted free and equal, is dead. He then referred to the general dislike for tation, but he contended that agitation was essential to the promotion of good, as much as the perpetual beating of the heart was essential to the life of the physical system, or the disturbing of the water near the temple by the angel ef God, was so impart to them their healing qualities. In allusion to the transac- tions“of the present day, he said he was con. vinced they stamp the nation as barbarous, and in this conviction he would remain as long as he lived, or until that catastrophe with which he has been threat- ened, shall reach him. The war in which we are now engaged was commenced for the purpose of extending slavery, and the crisis is approaching in which states and nations will engage in a contest of no common kind, Where will his auditors be in this contest ? Will they be on the side which our fathers took, or will they be on the side of slavery? In conclusion, he ap- waled to the Church to purge herself of the leaven of big temp and if she would do s0, it would not be left to such a poor politician as he is, to argue this question. But as long as she do not do'so, it isin vain to contend against slavery, as long as it finds a sanctuary in the Church. American Female Moral Reform and Guar= dian Socicty. ‘The fourteenth anniversary of this society was cole- brated last evening at the Baptist church in Stanton street. The exercises on the occasion were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Brown, of Troy, who al- luded to the gratifying c'roumstauce that after mak- ing constant efforts for the last few years, they had succeeded in procuring the enactment of a law by the Legislature for the punishment of abduction and se- duction. ‘The treasurer # report was next read; but t contained but few items of interest. §.B. Halliday next read an interesting abstract of the annual report. A letter from the Rev. Dr. Osgood, of Springtield, who was to have addressed the members and friends of the Society, stating his inability to be present on this occasion, in consequence of havin, mn sum- moned to appear as a witness in one of fhe courts at | Boston, was then read ; at the conclusion of which the Rev. Wm. W. Patten, of Hartford, Conn., rose and de- livered an able and eloquent address, in which he alluded to the various difficulties which the Society had experienced in carrying out their wishes, during the few years which it had been in existence; he also spoke of the unwearied efforts which the Society had made in inducing the Legislature to pass an act making seduction a criminal offence. He also pictured to the mind the effects of poverty on fe- male virtue, and the want of charity generally to those who, while starvation was staring them in the face, had become victims of seducers; and the impor. tance to the Ranpewringh) 24 large to havo asylums wi such females as were ven to @ state destitution and ready for the snare of villians, could find a home. | The reverend speaker, in the course of his remarks, | alluded to the works of Eugene Sue, as having afforded | him a fund of information relative to tho existing state of things amongst the down trodden masses of human beings, and especially the character of the temptations to which destitute females are subject. An appropaiate hymn, composed for the occasion, was then sung vy the choir and congregation. The Rev. Mr. Srexcen, from Westmoreland, next ad- dressed the mecting, relative to the objects of the so- clety, and the good which had already been, and would stil be done, by carrying out the views for which it was organized. Convention of the Supesintendents ot Insane Asylums. SECOND Dar. The medical superintendants of the soveral asylums for the relief of the insane in the United States, reas- sembled yesterday, at 9 o'clock, at the Astor House, in solemn convention, consisting of twenty representa- tives, besides the President, Dr. Awl, of Ohio; Dr. Brigham, New Yorky ‘Vice President, and Dr. kirk. , of Pennsylvaiia, ax secretary. ‘Several plansgot lunatic asylums were submitted, fucludi: one from Toronto, Canada West, to which the legislature of the United Provinces have granted a large endowment. Dr. Bell offered a resolution relative to the treatment. of violent patients, which was laid over, on motion, till Thursday ; when the report on the comparative value of the nt kinds of labor for patients, and the best means of employment in winter, was introduced by Dr. Rockwell, of Vermont. Dr. R. was evidently in favor of labor, yet preferred a library, as a means of contentment to the patients, rather than the hor, sod ous results likely to ensue from the ssion of im- plements, which in any paroxism ‘might plied to the propensity of each individual, Dr. Earl ‘of the Bloomingdale Asylum, differed from the theory of Laurie, who, to produce subjection, used in tho first instance the shower bath, and in cases of confirmed obstinacy the douce. Dr. Kirkbridge, of Philadelphia, in his practice, avoided cocrcion entirely. Dr. Brig- ham, of Utica, advocated the exercise of the body as well as the mind. Dr. Bates, of Augusta, considered that the natural bent of the mind should be consulted, while apportioning the labor; while Drs. Allen and Worthington, of Kentucky, advocated the benefits of labor. Dr. Bell, of Massachusetts, agreed with the doctrine of occupation; but in labor, he would ap- in reference to the temperament of 1e The doctor was opposed to entrusting « with implements of labor. He advo- iple of divesting patients of the connee- ‘and recommended any process that would develope new powers of the mind, advising cau- tion in the adoption of amusements, Chers, the bowl- ing alley, and such amusements, are beneficial, as pro- ducing this tendency, conferring on the mind and body active employment, Dr. Fonender, of Baltimore, agreed with the remarks of Drs. Bell and Kirkbridge, but having made no experiments in coercion, followed the system of uasion and firm admonition. Toa on whet! colored man had not killed two persons in his asylum, he admitted the fact as having secured, but not while the man was employed in la- bor; it was effected by tearing an iron rail from a bed ‘tead, while under evident fomiciaal ampulaes, Dr 4 natic Asylum, at Utica, sidered that the faculties of the mind required sti- mulation, by labor of some personal energy. If demen- is atrophy, the cure is, the exercise of the or- gans of the brain. and he recommended the adoption of school rooms The table was covered with beautiful specimens of fane work, clegantly carved and chased; wach as paper cutters, sala nons, tooth picks, ma- nufactured by the inmates of the asylum. These ar- ticles exhibit, in their execution, a neatness and finish of a sy order. Several reports were called which elicited long and interesting discussions, such as the comparative treatment of hospital and pri- vate practice, in eases of lunacy, The report of the eh ieation of imani . from Dr. Earl, of the jad another on the proper num: of ‘teas, being a sub- jects of deep consideration, were y post- The report on the utility of it attendance and locking up of pationts. was also rred, in con- sequence of the absence of Dr. Chandler, A paper on the rubject of detached cottages to asylums was read, and opposed Dr. Bell, of Somerville, on the princi- ple of their ng probably distant from the ht of the ae by detached eaten eon report. however, after some ion, wus doonptsd An invitation from Dr. Watson, for the convention to visit the elty hogpltal, was offered | and accepted. A report was read on the relative value of furl th heating hospitals, which, from Its. great we are unable to fur. ngth and technical phrases, wich however, fully proved by Dr. Bell, of Somerville, that to produce « #anatory atmosphere, either steam or hot water is indiepensable Some other reports of minor tmportance occupied the attention and deep consideration of the courention until three lectock The proceedings all through were marked by ability. regularity, amd an earnest destre to mote the variow: complicated wu! improving oesasion, on w of twenty superintende ia ting je their practice reciprocated their theories, gave convincing evidence that der the | of the United States. there ery | from Maine to Georgia, 8 provisl | class of Haman being suitable for that ‘ho. deprived of nature's best | Coes can find in public sympathy an asylum mebts of which they arr, unhappily, unconscious | The convention proceed tomorrow to Flushing, to | el the establishment of Dr MeDonnell, a on * their return, will visit the alms house, nln se, Blackwell } Crownen Ovr.—The ceedings of the Pr Missions ; N. ¥ the Pourrierite morrow, reports of the annual rian Board of Fe ign State Vigilance Arsociation; als», meeting—which we will give tq