The New York Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1848, Page 2

Je between the lecturers aud (he showmen. fur the Possonsion of the assemblage. After a good deai of lond talking, the showmen were defeated. and the leeturers preached for an hour of the grace of God, ke The mooting soon afterwards adjourned "The Society for Moliorating the Condition of the Jews. The twonty-fifth anniversary of the Society for Me- liorating the Condition of the Jews, took place last night, in the Reformed Dutch Church, at the corner of Fourth street and Lafayette place. Tho house was handsomoly lighted, and a very large assemblage of persons were in attendance. The proceedings com- meaced with « beautiful air on the organ, after which a very appropriate and impressive prayer was offered by the Rey. Dr. Sowexs An appropriate psalm was then sung, after which, the annual report was read by the Secretary, showing the prosperous condition of the ailairs of the so as well as its progress, notwith- standing the many’ difficulties against which the so- ciety had to contend. The expenditures of the so- ciety for the past year were $5,395, and there was yet 8 balance due of $405 from the society. The Secretary also read a letter from a young Jewish minister, Mr. Steimhall, of Andover, clothed in the most sympat! language for the condition of his brethren of the Is- raeiitish faith, The Rey, Dr. Dowtixa was then introduced to the aud.ence, who rose and said:—It is with great pleasure that | stand before you this evening, from the fact that the subject matter of the report, just read, is full of interest, and we are called upon to seek the lost sheep of the house of Israel. There are probably eight mil- lions of the sons of Isracl scattered abroad, looking f ward to the judgment to which they are exposed, without a hand (with a few exceptions) to point them to the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world. There are other considerations which should prompt us to engage in the work. the most certain way to effect which, is the organization of the Christians to promote the spiritual welfare of this neglected people. One of the reasons why we, as Gentiles, should engage in this work, is from the fact hat the Saviour was sacrificed by their fathers; to them the sweet songs of Zion were sung by the sweet song- ster of Israel, and through them the works of the pro- phets and apostles were handed down to us, Jesus Christ himself was a Jew. ‘True. “ he came to his own, and his own received him not; but he wept over them He wept not for himself, but for these around him. Was not Paul a Jew, who mourned over the follies and sins of his brethren’? Jesus was afflicted in the afflic- tion of his ancient people of Israel, and then, is he not yet afflicted to see them still, wandering about the earth, a byeword and reproach to all nations? Jesus said,“ pity them in their afflictions.” There are mul- titudes in this country who love nothing but interest; but there are also great numbers who still look to the hill of the God of Zion. It is pleasant to contemplate the scene of @ pilgrimage at Jerusalem—the ancient ruins of their loved city, and on Mount Moriah kiss the fragment of the ancient temple, and sorrow and weep over their fallen condition, On account of her reat men, they sit lonely and weep; on account of the Soparture of her honor, they sit lonely and weep. Should Jesus again come upon earth, would he not weep, too, at this scene? The chosen people of God, he loves them still, and weeps over their fall, The time is coming, when, in the garden of Gethsemane, they will lay hold upon him whom they have pierced. What an influence would the Jews ¢ ert, when they are brought to the Lord, in the conv. m of other nations} That people will be restored to their ancient city, and the word of the Lord fulfilled. — ‘There is one sweet and gentle spirit in heaven, who feels an interest in the proceedings of this evening ; that beloved and Christian woman, arlotte Eliza- beth, one of the brightest of the Christian authors that ever lived. In death she was peaceful and happy, and her last words were speaking of the Jews—‘ teil them that Jesus is the Messiah.”” The Rey. Mr. McLavnrens, of Brooklyn, then rose and said, he considered it a privilege to speak before this audience, on a subject which lay so near his heart—the advancement of the cause of religion among the Jews. Whilst we are endeavoring to bring the heathen to embrace the cause of religion, why should not we also seek to bring the children of Abraham, the ancient friend of God, into the cause of Christ? The Jew has a soul as precious in the sight of God as the Gentile, and when brought to the knowledge of Christ finds it as precious as the Gentile. He feels the bitterness of sorrow peculiarly his own, because the i ierced by the hands of his fathe e stands in amaze, that God sh him, and weeps over the sins of his father. ‘They ai needy of the blessings of Christ as we are thor gh the expression is often used. “he is nothing but a Jew. They are the sons of Abraham, and it is through the production of their minds that the scriptures of divine truth have been perpetuated. For the institu- tions of our land and the blessings we enjoy, we are indebted to the Jewish mind, and the wisest of legis- lators are compelled to bow in submission to the mind of the great Jewish lawgiver. It is through their works that we are enabled to sing the mercies of God. and through them we are enabled to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. They have been driven from city to city, because they were Jews, and they have been scattered abroad as the chaff before the whirlwind. Thus did not our compassionate Redeemer, when looking upon Jerusalem, and when haging upon the cross, cry, “ Father forgive them, for they know not what they do’ Jerusalem, the holy city has been ploughed as 4 field, and her people scattered. becoming ® bye word andascorn. Mr. MeL. closed by offering the following resolution :—That all the arguments em- ployed to enforce the duty of preaching the gospel to the Gentile. are equally valid claiming the gospel to the Jew; and that there are special motives of justice and gratitude, and conformi- ty to the example and the law of Christ, for proclaim- va the gospel to the first he Rev. Mr. Newnam next spoke, but his pronun- ciation was so indistinct that it was impossible to take his remarks. He offered the following resolution That while the duty of the church of God, in this mat- ter does not depend on the matter of increase which God may be pleased to give, the history of Jewish mis- sions from the beginning is full of cheering evidence that the gospel is the power of God unto the salvation of the Jew. The Rev. Dr. Tyne then rose and said that it was a great privilege to be present on this occasion, and he could not speak much if he had time to do so. He was suilering with a very sore throat, and therefore could not «peak long. He had a resolution which he would read. and though not written by himself, he assumed the responsibility of it. He then read the following resolution : Resolved, That the signs of the times are such as should arouse all who love the Lord Jesus Christ, and wait for his salvation, to renewed earnestness, and en- dacgee effort in this holy enterprise e signs of the times, he said, were promising, and the time was coming when Jerusalem would raise up above her oppressors, Babylon and Rome, and eclipse every thing that is grand and noble among men. The day is coming when Jewish hands will unlock the doors of Christianity, and hordes of Gen- tiles will crowd to seek the spiritual bread at their hands. The day is coming when the God of Heaven will set up a kingdom; and Rome, with her ten divided arts, and Greece, the ancient city of arts, will sink efore her. hen that kingdom is established, and the angel Gabriel will call upon the earth to give up ite dead, the King of Kings will sit upon His throne and the nation that does not serve Him will be broken down and trodden beneath his feet. The bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him, Dr.T.then drew from his pocket a production of Charlotte Elizabeth, whose ac- quaintance he highly valued when living, it embod that was necessary for him to say. It was a poetic sion. fall of expression and Christian spirit.and full trayed the character of that great woman. IH. tinued—When He shall appear, she shall also appear in glory with Him. The choir sung a beautiful ode, and with the bene- diction the assembly dispersed Annual Mecting of the National Society for the Abolition of Capital Panishm. It was much beyond the hour # mooting was organized. Mr. David Ellis, of this city, introduced the Rey. Mr. Spear, of Boston. an introductory prayer. After hthis, Rey. Mr. May, from Syracuse, spoke. He said he had consented to speak on this occasion, simply because he had been asked, and, being asked, would not miss an opportunity of being known as an opposer of cai punishment, He suid he would give, on the pre occasion, only a few of his reasons, He was ¢ it because it’ was cowar because the victim was fended law. To kill ap him by prison fare and prison ) him in gthe fail consciousness of his power and intel- Jeet, in the full knowledge of what awaited him, was moan as well as cowardly and cruel. It was also cruel demoralizing, to inflict it, as evidence has shown that wherever capital punishment has remained and rem still the very crime for which capital punishment designed, has inc 1, demoralizing. as is shown, by the fact that nearly every State has changed the to private ones, although thought necessary for ex- were erue, continued the speak: why should the cler indignant wh: asked to hecome executioners? are sup} be nearer to God than most men. and next to givi life, the greatest office in yet they would not ixbmont,” the ap rlised before this who offered oh pital t lixciplini not Capital pun- heenuse its ruffor becau! and other punished b; ence of drink: and whilst should not punish their vietims fe done un der their influence, How many have been trained to murder by being soldiers or in the navy, only on their own mint, instead of that of their Jers, Or is it asking men too much to do that for their own passions which they have been taught others? And capital punishment is not intli the most ert it is inflicted on: ent nder the influ- shops, we who kill the body, not those who killthe soul. Is there anyone present who would not rather see his son brought home assnesinated than drunk? He then alluded to the corrupter of female virtue escaping with & paltry fino, whilst he who commits « rape is hange alluded to the punishment of revolting slaves, and ad- duced 8 few strong abolition arguments, He said that government had no right to inflict panishment ex- cept in self defence, which eould not, of . allude to @ felon already in prison. Ho spoke of the massage in the Old Testament. © Whosoever takes man's blood,” &e., nnd a word “shall ’ ought to ur 1 his will audience that the to make it read right, as it was a doubtful word in the translation, He closed after allu- and the indignation of that and equivocal in ite mean ding to Freeman at Aubur: the people in thin case, by assuring the audienc © violence always begets violence bloodshed,” and that he would quote ‘ tural passages in support of hia arguments w would quote to «upport theira i nich they fe: . He d that spite! viola- tion of the Inallenabli 1 tan, among which were life and liberty. It is an indefea- sable right, and cannot, therefore, be defeated by one man or by ten thousand. If one man is wrong to kill another, ton thousand in Killing one cannot be right Multiply it forever, and it is still a cypher. We are not a theocracy, and cannot take the right of God into our hands, but must take the democratic principle, as we are a democracy. It isa departure from the legita- mate ends of government, which are the prevention of repetitions of the offence, and this is the object among all civilized nations. | How is this repetition to be prevented? By means of taking from the offender the will to do the same thing again. Hanging won't do that ; the murderer's intentions may follow him to the grave. Educate the victim, and place him under cir- cumstances to prevent temptation. The next means are to take away the power. Capital punishment is no more safe than imprisonment or exile. The appeal does only consist in fear, and fear never can make aman betier, We ask whether capital punishment is according to the will of the Most High. We are not confined to the letter, for there was a God before the first letter of the Bible was written. God reveals him- self in human history—in human government—there is agreat book of revelation, Can you show me any case where capital punishment was not always followed by new offences in countries where it prevailed?— The speaker then read a satirical poem, called the Gallows goers,” spoke of persons being hanged on mistaken circumstantial evidence, and attacked the same passage of the Old Testament, which the preceding speaker had alluded to. Spoke of the lex talionés con- tuined in many passages of the Old Testament, and said that Jasus Christ bad repealed all these. He closed a very long and argumentative speech by assuring the audience that he had addressed himself to their intelli- gence, not their feelings. After this speech, a collection was taken up, which being done, Mr. Wenprt Puitiirs addressed the au- ditory for a short time. He repeated, with much tact and ability. many of the previously discussed points, most especially the scriptural points. He said that he was opposed to arguments from the Old Testament, and argued that the laws of Moses were good only for the time for which they were written. He related several law cases, and spoke especially of the great forgery case in England, under George IIT., which preyented juries ever after from convicting in forgery cases, Believing, as he said, that the audience was tired out. as the hour grew rather late, he closed. Meeting of the Fourlerites, At the Minerva Saloon, on Tuesday evening, there was a tolerably large gathering of Associationists, the majori ty of whom were females. Mr. Horace Greeter took the chair, and opened with the following:—We greet you to-day with no ordinary emotions. The great problem of humanity has approached nearer its solution. Who- ever has observed the passing events of tho times, and the progress of social reform, must be aware of this fact. A great and mighty revolution has been accom- plished. the elements, the moving powers of which are entirely social, All, all who have watched the signs of the times, must be aware that thi social revolu- tion, the overthrow of the present fal of the regu- lation of the great human family, from which social re- form must result, We have been stigmatized as fanatics, agrarians, infidels, and what not; have been looked down upon, and even scarcely thought worth while to abuse. I think ita good sign that our opponents begin to think us of sufficient importance for round and frequent abuse ; that the conservative press is be- ginning to treat us as enemies, more to be respected than it ever did before. It is pleasing to reflect, how in all the foreign journals social sentiments are begin- ning to appear; even those who have heretofore look- ed down upon us are beginning to discuss our princi- ciples and our opponents who were wont to be led by conservative journals are beginning to think for them- selves. This must, and will, beyond a doubt, exert a most beneficial influence upon America. Americans will want to know what the Parisian workmen have so rapidly learned. But we don’t want a revoiution | of deadly struggle and collision ; we want a peaceable result ; in America, at least, we can and will solve the great social questions peaceably. Our enemies are be- ginning to discover that we are opposed to agrarian- two ism, and are not mere visionaries. Our phalanxes, of them at least, have been progressing in a small for two yeara past; but they are the foundation of difice wherein all labor shall be education, and where its oe and those of labor shall be dealt out alike to all, Mr. Rirtey followed and said in substance:—We have never before met under such exhilirating circum- stances, No previous meeting has filled us with such bright hopes for the cause of true humanity. Our no- ble object has, heretofore, been misunderstood. He then alluded to the late events in France, to letters which had been received from their friends there, and said that the best minds of Europe were enlisted in their cause. He quoted the “ London Morning Chronicle’’ as asserting that association's principles were the only ones to save the French republic We have been called infidels,”” he continued, + but our infidelity will yet be acknow- ledged the very glory of Christianity, and we shall- come down tike the bride to meet her husband, to greet mankind with the principles of humanity.” He then alluded to the measures adopted by the association Union a year ago, spoke of the publication of the * Harbinger,” its circulation, &c ; then recounted the agents of the association and their labors during the past year. He dwelt long and warmly on the social revival at Cincinnati, which city had, for the first time, a delegation present at this meeting. Cincinnati had done wonders in a few years; Fourierism was onl; a year or two ago confined ‘to a few, and on the 7th April last, when Fourier's birthday was celebrated there. the * Melodeon” room was not large enough to hold the guests, over 500, who were present. We have not been able to publish tracts during the year past. have only published the admirable translations of M: Shaw, (of the French school, the works of Madame George Sand.) Mr. R. then, the same as his predeces- sors alluded to France, &c., but acknowledged that the social reform which he advocated was not of such im- mediate necessity here as in France, as we are demo- cratic enough already. and nothing else ? Mr. Gopwix argued that the principles of associa- tion which he advocated, embodied all the objects of the different moral and religious societies now assem- bled in the city to celebrate their anniversaries. With the Anti-Slavery Society, the Temperance, Washing- tonians, Moral Reformers, Prison Association. and all, we sympathize ; we don’t quarrel with them. ‘Then why not fraternize, since that has become the fashionable word? We say right, go ahead in your reforms, but we believe your means inadequate to your ends, The evils you want to reform are at the foundation of society, and can never be improved until that is changed. We might criticise these societies and show them to be imadequate. The blacks would be made free negroes, not men, as we want to make them ; we must reorganize society on principles of hu- manity. We find six hundred millions in the world ‘unacquainted with the gospel statistics show that crime is increasing at a greater rate than ulation ; our city contains 10,000 prostitutes, d three millions of human beings are still in bondage. It is near two thousand years since Christ walked upon the earth, and the societies we al- lude to, or similar ones, have existed ever since; yet they have done no good, because the very principle of Christianity wants practical organization; the doc- trine of love which Christ preached, wants to be out- wardly and practically organized in all social relations. God has ordained an order for the human society, and that time, when it arrives is the millemium, the king- od upon earth, A joyfal welcome to all co- mers upon earth, not a mother's tears at a child born to starvation; a general guaranty of a just reward for every one’s labor. Mr. Godwin then read his annual report as Corresponding Secretary. after which— Mr. Cuansina, of Boston, spoke. He alluded prin- cipally to the mistakes of many journals, naming the Boston Atlas, especially, in supposing Fourierites so- ciatialists, communists, &c.. being all the kame. He spoke of France and the political parties there, end voring to prove that the For «were the juste mil- iew between the ee vative party and the ultra re- publicans, He argued with considerable ability and effect. and closed with « parable showing how associa- tion might heal the sores and wounds of society, and the Saviour of humanity rise from the healed wounds Mr. Marrunws, the editor of the Cincinnati Herald next spoke. He wondered at first, whether he had not been brought there for exhibition of a life speci a Western associanonist. He assured the audien that the doctrine had found a home elsewhere besides in“a few cracked brains in New York; ‘that it had even reached Cincinnati, and that the late news from Eu- rope showed what it had done there. He then related his ience on this, his first visit to New York; his i ng, and his suddenly waking up one morning finding himself famous.’ by seeing himself an- ced as a sppuker for this meeting. After assuring himself by inquiries. that it really was he that was meant, he thought the character of the West was at stake, and determined to go ahead at any rate. And he did. He spoke of the ealogies bestowed w cinnati by a previous speaker. and could not hi himself “ bespattered"’ in that way. without showing them a bit of the reality. He said that “some of the statements made did not go beyond the truth,’ and to these he would especially refer, He then explained (and, we think, not to the gratification of a previous speaker) how the Fourier birthday festival was gotten and how it came to be so well attended.— same day happened to be also the anniver- ry of the settloment of the State of Ohio. This being taken into consideration. the most fashionable was hired, big guns, in the way of speakers, secu- h about tho early settlement, rise, and . &e.; made gallant speeches in ho- nor of women, re poetry, and the conviviality of the occasion was, as the evening advanced, enlivened by a dance, excellent refreshments, &e,, &e., all of which attracted, of course, the above mentioned large crowd, created an increase of geniality, and of funds to the treasury. “¥ ontinued the speaker, “these people would it, that they had been ad- vooating in t porting with their time, Indeed, they ather desired a repetition After this lively deserip- Pp thought it so nice,'that th of it, about once a month tion, (which, ax it ses to us, was rather betraying the sceret of the large meeting.) the spenker xpoke in an easy, off hand and pleasing manner, on the advan- f ciation. He spoke understandingly, and repeating, in brief sentences, th = before, and closed by recommending. as all shad done, a co-operative reorganization of nt ments use the ot tociety American ute. The annual clection for officers and managers of thir institution takes place on this day, 11th instant Will you allow me to call the attention of those mem- bers who desire to see a change in the manner in which its doings are conducted. to the fact, that unlews they come up to the work on that day, things must go on for another year in the same behind-the-age way as | heretofore. That a thorough reform is needed. none but the antiquated clique and their dependants, who now eontrol W, vill deny; and I trust every one who has the true interest of the institute at heart, will vote in such a manner as to displace the present {ne Meient anagers of its concerns. OLD MEMBER. A revolution was next offered to salted “ The oner's Friend,” Reverend Mr. Spears at Boston Re’. Mr, Pignvonr, from Troy, was the next speak- port a paper and publissbed by = Crowprn Ovr—The Anti-Slavery meeting at Convention Hall, and the exhibition of the Pupils of the Institution for the Blind. ’ | look at these scenes of American tole! NEW YOR North-West Corner of Fulton and Nassau sts. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, = AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. Bowery BOWERY THEATRE, j—Jacos Lxisi.cr—-JAaco- TE. CHATHAM THEATRE, Chatham street-—My Neicunon’s Wive—Serurr or tux Warsne—New Yorx as Ir le—Cxaos ts Come Again, MECHANICS’ HALL, Brondway, near B Minster jroome—CHRISTY’s eL9—ETHIOPEAN SINGING—BUALESQUE DANCING, Kec. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, jouston—] -ARD'S Paranowa or rte Misaissiren 7 1 me MELODEON, Bowery—Erm0rcan ann BauLap Sixoina, PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—IuiverraTeD PreruRma, ‘The Circulation id. ~ Wednesday, May 10.............4.. 19,968 copies, The ublication of the Herald commenced yester- minutes before 8 o'clock. y ‘5 minutes before 4 o’clock, and finished at 5 Carrier Wanted. A smart, intelligent man is wanted to carry the Herald in the 15th ward. Apply at the desk. An active man can easily make $20 per week on this route. No person is authorised to sell the list of sub- scribers of this ward, or to receive any money for it. All the carriers of the Herald are hereby notified to serve their papers as soon as possible after receiving them at the offic: The Moral and Religious Anniversaries In New-York. We are now in the midst of the moral and religious anniversaries of New-York. This annual assem- blage of distinguished and undistinguihed people, ot both sexes, and of a dozen colors, from all parts of the Union, and even foreign lands, has some peculiar and novel characteristics, which claim attention at this particular era of the world. Here, in this great metropolis—this Babylon of all sorts of opinions—is held a kind of annual Congress, representing all opi- nions in morals, religion, philosophy, and politics, throughout America and Europe. Probably these different meetings may reach to the number of thir- ty or forty of all kinds, embracing delegates and act- ing personages from various parts of the country, to the number of several thousands. We are now in the midst of this curious and anomalous assem- blage, where all opinions are free to be expressed in this free metropolis, without any let or hindrance, either from law or public opinion. In the earlier stages of these annual anniversary meetings, Christian morals and religion formed the stated topics of discussion and deliberation; of late years, however, these things have been diver- sified and augmented by the addition of all sorts of the most ultra opinions in morals, religion, and philosophy. Formerly, Methodism, or Presbyte- rianism, or Evangelism, or some other equally so- ber and sedate “ism,” formed the prominent and almost the exclusive topics of anniversary celebra- tion and discussion. But now we have socialism, Fourierism, abolitionism, infidelity, immorality, amalgamationism—the mixing and mingling of all races together—and of all the most ultra opinions in morals, religion, and politics. It would hardly be possible to enumerate the different shades of sen- timents or opinions represented in all this masa of meetings. The reports published daily must be perused, that they may be understood in all their latitude and longitude—their depth of eloquence and depth of disgrace. Let us take an example. Yesterday there was a celebration given, in the shape of a public break- fast, at the Coliseum, at which all colors and all shades of colors met together on the common ground of liberty, equality, and traternity. There was to be seen the black and the white, the yel- low and the mixed, blended together in one social mass of loving equality. In one corner of the room the highly respectable African leader, H. H. Garnett, as black as the ace of spades, and as igno- rant as an aboriginal native of Congo, and with a pair of whiskers big enough for six ordinary ne- Groes, was to be seen sitting cheek-by-jowl with distinguished and original philosophers, such as Horace Greeley, Mr. Tappan, and others—persons claiming to belong to the white race, and to be lineal descendants of the Anglo-Saxons, without a single cross in their blood orbreeches. There they were to be seen, eating and drinking, talking and laughing, rollocking and enjoying themselves at the same board, on the same footing of equality— men and women—black, white, mixed, yellow, and all sorts—expecting the “ good time that is com- ing.” Oh! oh! In matters of religion, these anniversaries also deserve our attention. In addition to the represen- tatives of Presbyterian Christianity, or of Metho- dist, Christianity, or others, there are meet- tings, some of which are purely philosophical; but of late, a number of associationists have made their appearance, who possess a different charac- ter, and give forth the most ultra opinions upon polities, religion, and government. A distinguish- ed philosopher and wealthy individual, from Bos- ton—the Hon, Wendell Phillips—is here to be seen, attended on one side by a fair lady, Mrs. Lucretia Mott; on the other side by a runaway negro slave, from some Southern State, Frederick Douglas. This Boston philosopher declares himself to be op- posed to the Christian church, opposed to the con- stitution, and willing to walk over the ruins, both of Church and State, that he may establish the free- dom of the Southern slaves ona secure and perma- nent basis of liberty, equality, and fraternity. On the other hand, the Fourierites, associationists, and socialists, while they all accept these sentiments, as anecessary part of their creed, yet advance a step farther, and want to come at once to the de- struction of all individual property, all prevailing nions and religions, all personal and social dis- tinctions, and to substitute, instead of the present state of society, their own extravagant and indefi- nable views of promiscuous mixture of all persons and things together, which they also call by the names of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Such are some of the characteristics of these ex- traordinary meetings, called anniversaries, which are held annually in the month of May, in this me- tropolis—this Babylon of all opinions and Babel of all confusions. In this respect, New York is great- erthan Paris. Inthe French metropolis it would not be possible to entertain these ultra opinions up- on all things and all subjects, without raising some commotion or producing some collision. But here in New York, all these various enthusiasts of both sexes, and of every variety of color—from the African negro, black as night, to the red-haired Saxon, red as fire—are all equally let alone, freely to indulge in the utmost latitude of their different opinions. Thisliberality, however, extends no fur- ther. There isa practical good sense and firmness of purpose in the American people and among the cit zens of New York, which magnanimously permits every species of luxuriance here; but they cannot pro- ceed to carry their opinions into execution against the constitution and laws of society. The different cliques of enthusiasts come here annually as it were to a Lunatic Asylum or Maison de Santé, where they luxuriate for a time, and expel some of the gas from their system, and gohome again much relieved, and able to live quietly and comfortably till the next May day returns. In the midst of these scenes of folly, insanity, eloquence, wit, insipidity, and silliness, which are given out during this as- semblage, the great mass of the community quietly go on in the exercise of their daily labor, under the guidance of good laws and good principles, both in religion and morals. Let Paris, let all the great capitals of Surope, ation in New York, and follow the example of practical good sense which here prevails, while it allows all sorts of folly to have its day with perfect good humor and toleration Tue Sreasten Hermany is in her fifteenth day, the Cambria in her twelfth. aEUE a a the parks, and other public places in the limits of the city, are beginning to show strong signs of becoming, as they deserve to be, the fashionable promenades. In former days, and many years ago, when the Battery was less beautiful, and less shady than it is now,-it was the favorite and fashionable promenade, both morning and evening. It is, at the present day, the most delicious spot of any in the city, at any time of the day, and will continue so all this month and the next, as long as the weather remains moderate. At present, how- ever, notwithstanding its advantages, the Battery is almost entirely monopolised by a few nurses and children, mixed and blended with a few loafers and evil minded persons, who resort there because they can have the place to themselves. However, we perceive, that within the last few days, one of the police has been stationed upon the Battery, and we think this movement on the part of the Mayor will have a good effect. Indeed, it is necessary to keep a police officer in that region, in order to pre- serve that beautiful spot from desecration, and keep it in a condition fit for the promenade of res- pectable females. This is now the more de- sirable, when the trees are putting forth all their buds and blossoms, and the sea breeze blows a refreshing, cooling atmosphere to the wearied citizen. There is nothing, absolutely, that can equal the Battery in any place in the old world, for the delightful freshness of the sea air. Not even the famous bay of Naples can be said to surpass it. At the other end of the city, also, we have Washington Square, Union Squaye, and other promenades. How much better would it be if all those who seek a healthful and pleasing prome- nade, would resort to some of these beautiful green spots, instead of to that dusty, disagreeable tho- roughfare, Broadway, as is now so much the prac- tice here. Our Minrrary Herors.—A correspondent at Washington gives a glowing description of the military services of General Worth, and puts him forward as one of the candidates before the Balti- more convention. The letter will be found in another column. A friend of another military hero, who signs himself J. B.—probably Mr. Joseph Blunt—writes a long letter in the Courier and En- quirer, and makes a very fair defence of General Scott, against the attacks of Secretary Marcy; and is preparing the way to make that distinguished hero one of the candidates before the convention. General Gaines and lady have just arrived at New Orleans; and from the reception which they met with in that metropolis, it is probable that some ef- fort will be made there to bring forward that dis- tinguished chieftain as a candidate before some convention. General Wool, the associate hero of General Taylor on the battle field of Buena Vista, is also mentioned in several of the newspapers, as a.very promising and rising man, In fact, our military men are beginning to come forward in various positions, even in spite of all the ridicule and bathos with which some of them have been covered, in consequence of the recent courts of inquiry and courts martial. Success to all sound and solid heroes, say we. The ridicu- lous in heroism only deserves laughter and farce. Mayor Havemever on THE Crty CHARTER AND Pavina Sroxes.—The message of our new Mayor is a tremendous document, well written, badly ar- ranged, containing some excellent views, with some poor ideas. Two of these only we shall touch at present. His views on the city charter are perfectly cor- rect, and the sooner we have a revolution in the oity government, the better it will be for all those who pay taxes, as wellas for those who walk or ride in the streets. His views on the Russ pave- ment, however, are rather behind the time. He wishes the experiment to be tested by time, before the city indulges in any further expenditures in that mode of paving. How long does the Mayor want towait? Are we to wait till the next century, or the century after that, or until three weeks before the day of judgment? We think that the Russ pave- ment has been sufficiently tested, both in this coun- try and in other lands, to satisfy even the increduli- ty of Mayor Havemeyer. Is Mayor Havemeyer a believer in the dirtiness of the streets? Has he faith in filth? Do let us know. Saiine or Tne America.—The new British mai steamer America left yesterday at half past 12 0’- clock, for Liverpool, with 88 passengers and $507,- 959 in specie. Arrival or THE Bermupa Mai Sreamer.— A steamer was signalized yesterday afternoon, re- ported from Bermuda, and anchored last night in the lower bay. She is presumed to be the old New York favorite Great Western, now belonging to West India Mail Steam Packet Company, the first to arrive under recent arrangements, es- tablishing a monthly communication between New York and Bermuda. The following extract of a letter, dated London, March Ist, received at the General Post Office, St. Georges, (Bermuda) supplies definite information as to the time of the steamer’s departure for New York, and its return to Bermuda, together with the rates of postage on letters and newspapers:— “On and after the Ist of May next, a monthly com- munication will be established between the West In- dies and the United States, by the vessels of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, which will convey mails between Bermuda and New York, leaving Bermuda at 6 A. M., on the 7th of each month, and returning to Bermuda at 4P. M.. 16th. Postage on letters, 1s per 44 on.; newspapers, 2d each, to be paid in Bermuda. Laren rnox Hoxounas.—By the schooner Nile, Cap- tain Hunt, from Belize, we have received files of the Central American Times to the 13th ultimo The contents are not of much interest, save on the matter of the Mosquito territory affair. We find a cor- respondence between Senor Salinas, Secretary of State, of Nicaragua, and Mr. Chatfield, the British Consul General at Guatemala, on the subject of the invasion of the port of San Juan last January, by the Mosqui- to Indians, under the command of the English Consul, Mr. Walker. This correspondence is somewhat lengthy, and init Mr. Chatfield, seems to evade the main que: invasion, and dwollt more on the capt tion of certain English offcera by the Nicaragua g vernment ; also goes into some historical details to show the right of the Mosquito Indians to their terri- tory. We shall endeavor, at anearly day, to make room for this correspondence in extenso, though from the te- nor of the late accounts from England, the govern- ment there are much inclined under the pressure of existing affairs at home, to drop their Mosquito friends and leave them to fight out by themselves, the quarrel which they, the English, instigated them to pick with Nicaragua 5 Stake, Riot, avy Deati.—We understand that a serious disturbance and riot took place among the la- borers engaged on the Hudson River Railroad, on Satur- day last, in the neighborhood of the Highlands. From the information which we have recived, it appears that a portion of them “struck” for higher wages, and ro- fused to work any further until their demand was com- plied with; and were determined to make all tho other laborers follow their example, The increase of wager not being acceded to as promptly ax they demanded it, they organised themselves into a riotous band, which too frequently happens in such casex, and appeared to joing mixchief. After a while, they proceeded to a building in which was stored two hun- dred barrels of gunpowder, for blasting purposes, and kot fire to it, and blew the whole concern to the winds. Melancholy to relate, this rash act caused the destruc- tion of one life, and was the means of seriously injur- ing several men in the neighborhood of the explosion, some eighteen, who were badly wounded by the scatter. ing fragments of the building in which the powder was stored, We have not received any further particulars. Very LATE AND I ESTING FROM CALIFORNIA.— Intelligence from California as late as the 20th of March, has been received. The New Orleans Times has along letter giving an account of the military anc naval operations on the Pacific, The Cyane, Captain Dupont, went to San Jose to relieve Lieut. Heywood, shut up by the guerillas. An engagement ensued. The Mexicans were defeated with considerable loss. Lieut, Col, Burton, at San Jone, had received a re-in- forcement of one hundred and fifty men from Uppor Cali- fornia, from the New Vork regiment, and had marched upon San Antonio, taking the place, killing a number Of the enemy vad taking many prisoners; also retak- ing the American officers and men that had heen in confinement for months, Those released were Passed Midshipmen Duncan, of Ohio. and Warley, of South Carolina, with the men under them. Report says that Commodore Jones intends taking Tipec, by orders from our government. Com, Selfridge has sailed for the United States, Summary. For the first time in some weeks, we last night received exciting intelligence from Mexico. Gen. Price, it seems, met a large force of Mexi- cans, under Gen. Trias, at Santa Cruz, near El Passo, and after a hard fought battle, put them to route, A large amount of artillery and public pro- perty, valued at $800,000, were captured from the enemy. Altogether, the affair seems to haye been one which will compare favorably with the former brilliant achievements of American arms. The Mexican Congress, at Queretaro, have not yet numbered a quorum, and the prospects of peace are still in the perspective. . From Washington, our Congressionat reports do not record the transaction of much business in either branch. The Senate was occupied in listen- ing to Reverdy Johnson’s opinions of the extent of the constitutional powers of the President; and to a debate on the question of giving relief to Yucatan. In the House, a discussion was had on the pro- ty of admitting Wisconsin as a state into the Union; and in endeavoring to ascertain the cheap- est way of getting bookbinding performed. ‘The above made up the day’s work of our republican lords and commons. HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM THE WAR QUARTER. BATTLE AT SANTA ORUZ, IN WHICH The Mexicans were Defeated, WITH THE LOSS OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY KILLED. $800,000 Worth of Mexican Property Captured. Later from the City of Mexico. THE MEXICAN CONGRESS. Deserters, Burglars, Murderers, he, ke, be, Prrensavra, May 10, 1848. Advices from New Orloans to the 4th inst., have been received by special overland express. The steamship Fashion, from Brazos Santiago, had Among the passengers was J. L. Collins, of New York city, who bears dispatches from Generals Price and Wool. to Washington. He states that, about the 6th of March a Mexican lieutenant sent word that ‘a small party had been captured near El Passo, This, with information that General Urrea had de- signs upon that post, induced General Price to proceed to its relief. But finding, on his arrival there, that no such danger was to be apprehended, he determined to advance upon Santa Cruz, where government trains, with from 1500 to 2000 troops were stationed. General Trias, the Mexican chie! re fortified the place, awaited the attack. Afters fruitless parley of eight days, General Price assaulted, and Ln 4 & gal- lant resistance was made, succeeded in taking the place, d capturing fourteen pieces of artillery, two thousand stand of arms, and somo $800,000 worth of public pro- rty. ah the 18th, Gon. Price proceeded with part of his force to Chihuahua, leaving Lieut. Col. Ralls in com- mand of the remainder, with orders to follow as soon as practicable. Gen. paroled. . The Mexican loss was one hundred and fifty killed, and as many more wounded. Our loss was five killed, and twenty wounded. of whom two have since died. The schooner Heroine arrived from Vera Cruz onthe 3d instant. No quorum of the Congress, at Queretaro, had yet been got together. Sixteen deputies and four senators were still wanting for the transaction of business. The bers of the Congress, who had arrived, expressed themselves as being very favorably disposed for pea The trial of Captains Hare, Dutton, and the othe: rsons, perso a 3 the late murder and attempt at ba lary, is still going on. mm or twenty American deserters enlisted re- cently in the Mexican army. , forty of his officers, and his troops were THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ‘Wasutnaton, May 10, 1848, Ser ° The Senato convened at the usual hour, and was called to order by the Vice President, when it proceed- ed to the consideration of the morning business. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS, Several petitions and memorials were 8 subjects, which were duly referred. FINISHING UP THE FLORIDA WAR BUSINESS. Mr. Westcott, of Florida, moved to take up the bill for the relief of settlers under the Florida armed occu- pation act; which was agreed to. The Dill was then read a second and third time and patsed. THE SENATE CALLING FOR THE NAMES OF MILITARY aP- POINTMENTS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT. Mr. Jonnson, of Maryland, moved to take up the re- solution which he had offered, and which was under discussion yesterd: — a the President for the names of persons serving in the army of the United ‘Sts , whose nominations had been withheld from tho Senate, which was agreed to. Mr. J. then addressed the Senate with his accustom- ed ability in favor of the resolution, in which he took occasion to reply to the doctrine previously advanced by Mr. Allen. He contended that the Senate possessed the right to demand of the President the information sought for in the resolution, The constitution de- clared the appointing power to be vested in the Presi- dent * by and with the advice and consent of the Sen- ate; that no appointment was complete until the ‘ty nominated was confirmed by the Senate. The President conld only select or nominate persons for of- fice, while their confirmation or rejection rested solely with the Senate. The constitution conferred no pow- er on the President to appoint persons to fill high and responsible offices in the army, or other departments of the government, without the advisory and consenting action of the Senate, except in the recess of Congress. In such cases appointments were considered tempora- ry, to continue until the Senate's sanction could be obtained. To make appointments during the recess, and to fail in submitting them to the Senate. was nei- ther consonant with constitutional requirements, or with uniform precedents. If the President had the right to withhold nominations during his good plea- sure, regardless of the Senate. it might lead to the greatest abuse of executive patronage, and prove sub- versive of the spirit and design of the constitution, RELIEF FOR YUCATAN. Without concluding, Mr. Johnson gave way to a motion to lay aside the morning business, and proceed- ed to take up the bill in favor of aiding Yucatan against the Indians, by the temporary military occu- pation of the country. Mr. Cass obtained the floor, and addressed the Senate at length, and with ability, in support of the Dill, and urged its immediate passage. He, in the course of his remarks, replied to Mr. Niles, and con- tended that we had cause to watch, with jealous care, the designs of England upon portions of this continent. He went on to adduce various other arguments, and to show reasons why the Senate should adopt the mea- sure as speedily as practicable. Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, has the floor on this question for to-morrow. On motion of Mr. Breezy, of Mlinois, the Senate went into Executive Session, and after some timo spent therein, the doors were opened, and the Senate adjourned over till to-morrow, Thurs House of Representatives. Tho resolution offered by Mr. Stephens of Georgia, to stop all debate for the admission of Wisconsin into the Federal Union, on the 12th ingt., was agreed to. PUBLIC BOOK-MINDING. On motion, the House then took up the resolution in favor of letting out the binding of Congress to contract, which gave rise to some discussion, in which several members participated. It was then on motion finally referred to the Committee on Accounts, ADMISSION OF WISCONSIN, It was then moved and agreed to, that the House re- solve itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state of Union, Mr. Cobb of Alabama, in the chair, and up the bill for the admission of Wisconsin into the Federal Union as a sovercign State. Mr. Diexinson, of Ohio, spoke at some length in favor of the bill. When he had concluded, he was followed by Mr. Cotamen, of Vermont, who spoke in opposition totthe resented on bill, The bill was further discussed by Mr. Morse, of Louisi- ana; Mr. John H. Tweedy, delegate from Wixconsin; Mr, MeClernand. of Minois, Mr. Jones, Tennessee, and Mr. Smith, of Indiana, The committee thon rose and reported the bill with amendment, On motion the House then adjourned over to Thurs- day, to-morrow. ‘Tremendous Fire in New York. Detnowr, May 0—2 P.M. A terrible fire is now raging. The yellow store house and the Elbert store house gone ; 40 buildings already consumed. Tho Steamboat Hotel is on fire, and the American in flames, and one-third of the city threaten. od with destruction. The Advertiser office has been consumed. The flames are still in progress. Markets. mw Onteans, May 4.—Cotton middling, 44% a 5; Sugar, fair, 314 cents; Molasses, 17 «18 cents; Flour, firm, choice Illinois, $4 70; Freights—no engagements; Exchanges—the diMeulty of effecting exchange nego- tiations increases, Aunaxy, May 10th.—Tho receipts by the canal cc tinue to be too light to require special notice. Flour Sales of 4000 bbls were made, to arrive, including Gene- #00, Michigan, this State, ke. at $6 500 $6 62550 $60 $6 12'4, according to brands and quality. Wheat—For # parcel of 3000 bushels Genesee, $1 44 was offered. Onts—Sales of 3000 bushels were made at 474,¢. Whis- key—Sales of 150 bbls wore made at 24);¢. Bostox, May 10th,—Flour—The stock continues light and prices firm. Sales of 1600 bbls were mado, inclu ng Genosoo and other Wostern brands, at $6 024 0 6 75. Corn—Thiere wéte GOimsiderable sales at steady prices; sales of 15.000 bushels were made, including ‘New Orleans, at S2c. and good yellow at 6c. Rye— Sales of 500 bushels were made at 82c. Oats were firm, 4nd sales of 2000 bushels were made at 52c, There was no change in Freights or Provision Shipping Inte! 5 New ORLEANS, ret Aitnvoth Werte Pattadetptia cla ship James Edwards, Boston; bark Ganges, do, ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowrny Turatre.—The more we see of Mr. Mur- doch, the more is our opinion strengthened that he ia a good, judicious, and intelligent actor; his reading ia truly excellent, and he has the rare good talent in an actor, now-a-days, of thoroughly identifying himself with the character he assumes, and if he will be con- tent to choose his plays from among the standard au- thors, he will do well; by this we do not mean to de- preciate “Jacob Leisier”—that piece is an interesting one, and has some fine pomegos init; still, it is searce- ly the play to obtain favor in the mind of the public. The characters, all save Jacob, are too common-place and trivial; for instance, where Bayard meets in com- bat with Leisler, his complaint that he had been de- graded by sitting down with mechanics, is almost lu- dicrous, for though Leisler had taken possession of the government, it cannot be presumed that he extended his sway so far duringthis*shortgreign, as to cause Bay- ard to sit at table with any one he did not fancy, or, in fact, that he had interfered at allin such affairs. The character, too, of Derrick Leisler, is too puerile and un- equal—at one time all fire and flame with Ingoldsby, at another time, sighing that he could not handle the sword his father gave him. But we do not wish to de- tract from the general tenor of the piece, which, taken all in all, is as fair a production as we can expect now- a-days. The getting up of tho piece is most admirable. and all ought to see it, Mr.f Hambitn deserves much credit for the enterprize he has shown in producing it in such a first-rate manner. The scenery Representing New York in the olden time, is;very beautiful, and the Indian tableaux the handsomest things of the kind we have ever seen. It will be repeated this with the “ Jacobite. Cwatnam Turatne.—The continual succession of crowded houses here, must be a cause of great satisfac- tion to Mose, who thus sees the people “going in” for him with all their strength. We need say no more than that the excitement still continues, The im- mortal Mose still goes round with cousin William, and Winans, as Joc, does the Catharine market loafer to perfection, Rac, as th er, too, is very good; hin cool Se peoones when trotting cousin William to see the sea horse, in the tub of salt wa is inimitable. Mra, Booth's Katy is capital. Katy, though, should not be # lady's maid; she ought to be something more con- genial to the b’hoy’s taste: Little Miss Denin acts wel 3 find her uncle is dressed snd looks ihe candidate for Sing Sing to perfection. To-night, of course, the piece is repeated, with other amusing plays. nee die? Cunisty’s Minstrets.—Like the railroad overture, when these philosophers get a-going, there is no stop: ping them; they are now going on, ‘full tilt; crowded ouses nightly, and from all appearances, they will con- tinue to have them for the next year or so. They are the Amorican Opera Company, in which there 1s no ick word as fail. ances are appreciated. Minstrels, Miss Reynaldson, and the other singers here, are all great favorites. Banvanp’s Paxonama.—This grand exhibition has been much thronged during the present week. We do not wonder at it, as it is the greatest curiosity and moat interesting exhibition ever shown in New Patmo’s Orrra Hovse.—The illustrated pictures here are got up on a grand scale, under the supervision of Montebella, They exhibit every evening. Tue Usiten States Ermiorran Minstrecs will make their first appearance in public, on Thursday, May 11, at the Lyceum, Brooklyn. From what we hear, they are an excellent band. Baaney Wittiams, the inimitable Irish comedian, has arrived, after a very successful Southern tour, Arrest or Mopen Artists.—Atroupe of these im- moral exhibitors were arrested on Friday night, at a bowling saloon in Dylwin street, below Callowhill, N L. They were taken before Mayor Belsterling, and held to answer. The majority of them wero females. Tho proprietor was bound over in the sum of $1000.— Philadelphia North American, 8th inst. Italian Meeting. The Italian residents of New York held s meeting las, evening, at the Hotel de Paris, corner of Reade streot and Broadway. The object of the meeting was to raise funds, in order to send back to Italy a number of ita sons, ready to fight for their country. A committec was formed as follows :—P. Signori Foresti, President; Aveszanna, Vice President; Augusto Nosl, Secretary; auiiced by Signorl Altrochi, Delveehio, Ly Biondi, Ne ti, C. Luchesi, D. Canov: dD. Gonsalvi. mor Forxst1, in a very patriotic speech, explained the object pi 1d by the assembly; he invited all the I ns, whose means and situation would permit to rush to the succour of the ancient land of free- dom, to join the patriots or to furnish them with the necessary money to go to the rescue of their brothers, fighting against the Austrians, the cruel oppressors of their country. “ Yes !’* said he at the end speech, “once arrived on our beloved land, those co’ us children of the ancient Roman republic, will lay their uniforms, hoist their flag, and rush to battle !”’ Signor Nest then read the resolutions; after which, r Signor Fonesria rose again and explained that bis 1n- tention was to leave America in a month, to return to Milan, where he had friends among the members of the provisional government. and that once arrived there, ie would combine all his power to have justice ren- dered to the good wishes of his brethren of New York. Signor Braca.p: then made a motion to request the Italian singers now in our city, to give a it concert, in favor of the object of the meeting, and this was im- mediately accepted. as one of the most influential means to arrive at the desired purpose A committee, composed of Signori Altrochi, Argenti, Bragaldi, Biondi, and Spotti, was then named to settle all the prelimi- naries for this political concert, and to accelerate its taking place, Numerous persons signed a subscription paper, upon which we found the following names : Giaseppe Taglia- bone $100, Argenti $100, T. Avezzana $100, C. Felice Teresa $6, Th. Brenu a $5.Ceare Luchesi $10, Camagno $5, Dominico Canova $20, Severo Strini $10, Francis Bome $10, D’Altrochi $50, (promising another $50 when the company is ready.) Cezare Spotti $10, L. Biondi $10, C, Gonaalvi $10, Ch. Delvechio $10. Total $500. The list of voluiteers contained also a great number of enlisted Megara stem of their country, ambitious of ite freedom, and decided to conquer. morte—or la Victoria! The meeting then separated, and its members depart- ed with their hearts full of enthusiasm. Sporting Intelligence, Ustox Course, L. I.—Trorrina.—A purse of $250, mile heats, best three in five, to skeloton wagons, will be trotted for this afternoon, by the celebrated nags Lady Moscow and Lady Sutton, Sporting men for some time past have been anxious to witnoas a contest between these two mares, and the opportunity has at length arrived, the proprietor of the Union having of- fered the above purse solely for that object. Last autumn, Lady Moscow beat Lady Sutton in harness, in 2:87, 2:32 and 2:33 ; yet it is the opinion of the friends of Sutton that she will, to-day, win back the laurels | lost in the last engagement. Lady Moscow, however, is the favorite. All who attend the Union this after. noon will witness a fine trot, and a grand display of apecd. Macox Races—Cextmat Counsn—The spring races commenced Monday, May 1, and were quite nume- rously attended, Mile heats, best threo in five. pure $200. Tho entrios were as follows :— Mr. Lovell’s bay filly, 6 years old, by Gana, dam by Sally McGraw Nappler's grey gelding, Jumping Rabbit, 0 years old, by Emerald, out of an Andrew mare, Mr. Clark's sorrel filly, Peggy Morgan, 4 yoars old, by ‘Traveller, dam by Leviathan. ‘The day was favorable, the track in fine condition. ‘The race was won by the Gano filly in two heata— time, 1:56 and 2 minutes, City Intelligence. Persons desirous of making investments in the bonds of the city, are referred to the advertisement of the Comptroller, in this paper. Finr.—A fire broke out about 9 o'clock, on Tucs- day night. in the basoment of the house at the corner of Ninth street and third avenue, which was put out with trifling damage. Kiutxp wy a Fart.—Coroner Walters was called to hold an inquest yesterday upon the body of Matthew Reed, a uative of New York, aged 62 years, who came to his death by injuries received by accidentally fall- ing through the hatchway of store No. 8 Ferry at.— The deconsed was in the employ of Mr. Matthew Arm- strong, loather dealer. No, § Ferry st., and while ayaist- ing another perton In lowering ‘a quantity of leather through the hatchway, his hands slipped, in conse- quence of which he lost his balance, fell through tho hatchway, and never «poke afterwards. Verdict in accordance with the foregoing facta. Fouxn Drowxen.—The Coroner held an inquost also upon the body of an unknown man, about 30 yeare old, who was yesterday found floating in the Enat river, near the foot of 106th street, ‘The body waa perfectly naked when found, and is supposed to be an emigrant who disappeared | without his clothes from Ward's Istand, about two months wince, cernxt.—On Monday morning, as the which left Croton Falls at half-past seven o'clock, had passed White Plains, about two miles, the rails suddenly gave way, by expanding out. wardly. whereby the engine and cars were thrown down. Providentially none of the passengers sustained any injury, The cause of the accident is ascribed to the shortness of the curves at that part of tho linc, and to the heavy engines of late employed on this part of the railroad, for the purpose of affording a quiek transit to the passongers. Those, combined with the late heavy rains, which must have fy ce soften. le causes ed the bed of tho rails, aro the otily reusonabi that are spoken of as occasioning the accident. To tHe Entron or THe Henao. Dean Sin—Your account of the tomperat Monday is inaccurate. At 2, P. M.. yesterday, e. 4, tea. ; 8 8, 79 dog. : 4, 76 a inutes, 71 K. |. 73 dog.; 7. 70 dog.; 8. 9 and 10,68 dog. ; ‘anit 4 this morning, 68 dog. ‘Thunder, lightning and hail at 495; and again at 7, P.M. Lightning in. the West Saturday evening at 7, and continued till 11, P.M From 26th of July, 1847. to 19th of Aipril, 1848) the was no thunder or lightning at my place of obs« vation—near nine montha—and during three month of that time, viz: December, January and Febra there were 13 very heavy thu: of Tenneseo, EM, Monday, 7, A. M., May 8,