The New York Herald Newspaper, May 12, 1848, Page 2

~~ r ‘ion, let me ask-—Does he that indulges in the use of intoxleating drinks, though only in the least degree, xe that he is instilling false andda' us princi- ples into the minds of the young? Let him inquires, and thoughtfully too, how deep he respomsibilities of ‘actical example a But until the suggested triumph has been reached, we must toil on, carnestly and without tiring. Until sound temperance principles, triumpling alike over f shall ha} . bringing all obedeuce to their wholesome laws, no true philanthropist, no good specimen of hu- manity, who could think of remitting effort or of relax- ing from that tenseness of determination which yield ouly when its end is gained. Sentiments as ennobling puld inspire the bosom of manhood, motives ns hy as couid warm the heart, bid us labor on, An r nightf ne was to his fellow man—a victor; to be achie which are laboring in the work will aid im planting the siaudard of our full and final triumph, when its ample folds shall wake up all our country. HORACE EATON The secretary then a lengthy abstract of the re- port of the executive committee giving a very detailed sccount of the past and present conditions of the tem- perauce cause in this State, and their views as to the best means of carrying on the good work, not only at home, but abroad.” ‘The report went on to show that \ France, instead of the people being very temperate, snore so than any where else, as it has been generally represented, things were in au appalling state \ resolution was offered by J. ‘Tarrax, Esq., in favor of having the report and letter from the Govenor of Vermont printed and extensively circulated gratui- y, Which was seconded by Dr. Edwards, who took 1on to make a few appropriate remarks. Che Hon Jonn P. Hale, of the Granite State, next presented himself, and was received with the most en- thusiastic cheers; and haying offered the following resolution, viz * Kesolved, That ag the prosperity and happiness of & people, and the permanence of civil government. de- pend upon their intelligence, self control and high state of morals, the temperance reformation, must be 1 ed, by every philanthropist and patriot as one ds of our republic.” eded to address the assemblage ; and said with the greatest diffidence that he appeared defore such & numerous and respectable audience, when he had to speak in the presence of men whose xenits and eloquence, while laboring ‘in this cause, das given them a universal name ; but as it was con- idered by the committee that his position was a pecu- diar one at the present time, they invited him to appear | the night before he left the city: He said that the laws which regulate an individual and a nation are, and for- must be, one and the same; and there is a spread nidelity in the land, caused by those who teach here is one law for private duties, and a different one for pu ‘A more false and more deceitful senti- ment conid not be entertained, ‘The Chineso, among ny of their peculiar habits, had the followingone :— 1 they had found in paying their devotions to one oul of the multiplicity of false gods that they worship, had given all their prayers and offerings without re- veiving an equivalent, they proclaimed a solemn vwdict through the country, calling upon those who had an thing to say concerning this idol; and when all had od that they had received no profit for all their wor- », they hurled the idol to the ground, and punished priests for making them worship a false god.— enquiring whether there were not any. fail he pri ed as follows :-—For a been offering costly rifices to the demon of intemperanco, and what pro- e gained! Ask the grey haired old man, who es with tottering step, what profit he had received ? wud he would point to his withered cheeks as an unswer, and tell you, that his first-born and his last, wore gone down to their narrow bed; that the wife of his bosom had died of a broken heart, and ‘hat nothing was left for him now but an infa- mons name and the prospect of going down to a irunkard’s grave k & woman what profit has o received; and sho will tell you of her crushed Teetion, her broken heart, and the only thing left her s. to drag out a miserable existence in the abodes of crime and poverty. Pale and diseased forms could be summoned up to join testimony to this issue, and the verdict would go forth that, as we have sacrificed our health. and wealth, and character, on the altar of this domou, that he should be cast down, and its ministers ted from assisting him. When the judgment is ynounced, Why is not the execution put in force? Phere are two reasons that at it. The first is, two are t fashion, and feel it a disgrace to be a teetotaller. The Americans promise and determine with a “but” and an , and thus find many a loop-hole, to escape from their promise, reminding him of the Assyrian that was cured of leprosy by our Saviour, who, believ- ing that he must be the true God, when he rowed that power, determined on worshipping him; but going back to his master’s house, he found him praying to his favorite idol, Ammon, and joining him tn the devotions, concluded by praying, if he had done wrong, may God pardon his master. Fashion is your Ammon, and you bow down before it, and partake of the intoxicating cup, because it is unfashionable not to doo, The second reason why execution is not put in force against this demon is, because you refuse to take the pledge. You Why should | sign it? do you take me for a child, not able to take care of itself, that | must put myself into your keeping?” In an- awer to this, took to the many pledges that the condi- tion of society compels you to give. You cannot sue for the recovery of a shilling’s worth of property, in any court of law,without first holding up your hand. and edging yourself before God that you will speak nothing ut the truth. You cannot enter into any office under government without solemnly pledging yourself to pert for: duties to the best of your power. | «aw in man with the frosts of 80 winters on his ve- nerable head, who had been for 16 or 18 ye:r: a member of Congress. yet that venerable man, John Quincy Adams, had each year in succession to swear, and so- jemoly pledge himself to support the C tution of the United states, before he co ld take his seat in the House of Representatives. And how is it in society ? Why, a young man can’t become a husband until he has solemnly pledged himself to do that which he has been telling his girl for months that he would do :—and who ever heard of a young man bette: § at the idea of making such a pledge? The Hon. speaker concluded, by saying that the freedom of this country was owing t6 a pledge. When the fathers of the Revolution, in 1778. signed the Declaration of Independence, they con- cluded that noble document by solemnly pledging themselves to stand by that declaration. with their fortunes, their lives. and their sacred honor. Dr. F. E, Viowxts, of Lyons. then made an affecting nppeal to his countrymen in French, which was : Ritined and commented upon at length by the Rev N. Kirk, of Boston, who said that the last speaker had drawn out sort of diagram of his remarks, under the beads which he wished to show toevery one. It wasa figure with three avenues leading from it—one was headed “ Religious tyranny;” the second, « Political tyrauny;” and the third, * The tyranny of the slons,"” underneath were the words“ A bas les tyrans, or down with the tyrants. He said that France might be considered as a drunken country. Though there xight not be found in Paris so many persons stagger. ing in the public streets, as in this city. qe they have tematic way of getting drunk. In the suburbs of there are several drinking houses, to which the inhabitants resort, for the purpose of avoiding the duties that are levied on liquors in the city. and here they are in the habit of spending the sabbath day, and also keeping blue Monday, and blue enough some of them look indeed. He spoke of the quantity of land and the number of persons employed in cultivating the vine, the bad quality of the wine used in that country, and the habit of taking it at breakfast in the morning, instead of tea. He then alluded to the revolution that had taken place in that country, and hoped it would be the precursor of a revolution against all intoxicating | Viquors. Lamartine, he considered to be raised up by Providence for this emergency. He admired him as a poet. asa philosopher, but most of all asa statesman, and said, thatif France got safely over this crises, she would hold out the hand of brotherhood to all other nations. The Rev. Dr. Tyxa. of this city, then came forward, and offered the following resolution :— Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with all coun- tries suffering under the ravages of intemperance, and would extend the hand of deliverance to every nation. struggling to raise itself to the moral, civil and reli- gious elevation which. under a most gracious Provi- dence, we are permitted to enjoy The reverend speaker in support of the resolution, pied the attention for a considerable period. set- Ung forth in eloquent terms the evils of intemperance The Rey. Avyxaxpen Kiva. of Dublin, made his ap- pearance at a late hour. and endeavored to get excused | from addressing the audience. That gentleman. how- ever, found it necessary to comply with the wishes of those present, and spoke for a short time. giving an in- teresting account of the progress of the temperance cause in Ireland. At the close of his remarks the meeting adjourned while the band from the North Carolina played some favorite national airs ‘The Evangelical Alliance of the United States. ‘The anniversary meeting of the Evangelical Alliance of the United States, took place last night, at the Rev. | Dr, Skinner's church, in Mercer street. The services were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr Swoxer, After which the 133d psalm was read by the Rey. Dr, Cox, Who commented upon passages of that scripture, in connection with the holy allance formed hy the church of Christ Rev. Mr. Kixe, of Dublin was then introduced, who roid that as he had engaged to addross two other meet. ings this evening. he was obliged to-speak first; but uuder other circumstances he would rather some other brother would have preceded him. He had been in the hall when the Evangelical Alliance was formed in Dub. lin and before he contemplated visiting America. his heart was deeply engaged in this holy cause. Since he i 1 been in New York, he had had the pleasure of vi ¢ the anniversarics of some of our uoble institu. 1s and he had seen more of the truth of Christian al- linnce im the eity of New York, than he had ever seon before in his life. A spirit of love pervaded their pro- coodinge, and they that dwell in love, dwell in God (od hae done more for the salvation of the world than ever we could do. From the fountain of his heart, the rtream of forth for the world, and the Savior manifested his great love by laying down his fe for us Vain are all our demonstrations of Chris- nity, if we do not let the world sce that this te the grand beauty of christianity, by baptizing in whe blood of Christ. If we take an -ane- sy, thore if very fair argument in fa- ¢ of the Christian Alliance. From the overthrow lee ie in the nations of the world. we need not ppose that it is the mere power of the church. It that knowledge is power, li- is power, but the word of Goud gives us the action nd love is the crowning grace of th Ihe general principle of the remarks he ba Jd admit of another saunion whieh, like the mill hors mand all day ly beeause he had the blinds od by every breath of wind that blew upon it voce which we form grants liberty of con- ps » that thing which is most right in this univer. yo clime It adviees the centre of reform, the Bible, christian charae- y hav frequently been sa ; t { a to make,wo y is to conquered more dangerous than ever man | would only tend to make things worse than they more | were before; and such may be the case, but that is not glorious than ever gained over flesh and blood, * * * * *| the object of this alliance. the history of the past contains our trust; the minds | unity; let all Chri: | and as the intellect of the world now eee God. ‘It wes that which Rome had long sought toover, It was whie! over- ‘throw, declaring that conscience is of ‘bers of every denomination may enter i alliance without any c of twat of the Christias mn are fai ze =. ; and while hope stands ev. Dr. Pomeroy, of Maine, was next introduced.— He would detain the audience but a very short time, as tho evening was far spent. We all hi that Christ was the centre and source of all Christian beauties; but in this Protestant world there does not seem to have been that alliance between Christians which should exist. Some persons have supposed that no- thing could be done to promote this object, but let it take its own course. Some ha' 4 that this measure to promote the Christian union It is to promote Christian ians of different denominations make a rule to treat each other with simple Christian oliteness, and cultivate an intimate acquaintance. There may bo some points with which you will not | agree, but when it comes to the soul, you stand on an equal level; let them meet together and pray, and talk of their differences in a Christian spirit. He had be- longed toasociety of that kind for the last fifteen years, and uo difficulty had ever occurred. If he ad- Yanced the doctrine of predestination in that soclety, he told all about it; and if a Methodist brother preach- ed a little against that doctrine, he told all about it, without any wrangling. He had often wondered that they agreed upon so many points; and the points w which they did not agree were not a cause of difficulty. If an Episcopal brother could not conscientiously ex- change pulpits with us, no matter—we know it; and if the Baptist brother could not conscientiously enter in- to communion with us, no matter—we know it. There will be @ union of all Christians in —no more jarring there; and if that isto be the case in heaven, why not here? There is a day approaching when the Christians of every denomination will be called upon to join in sending the gospel of the Son of God. It will be agreat day. Oh, let us prepare for that hea- Yenly world, where we shall sing our song to all eter- nity Dr. Cox expressed his regret that the Rev. Dr. Hay- dock, of Boston, was not present, who had been ex- pected to address the meeting. He said one of the great causes which had retarded the progress of their cause, was the want of a wise Christian minister to take charge of the affairs, and visit the families. If the cause had been pushed ahead by steam.the Alliance would now be in a prosperous condition, When Adam was placed in the garden of Eden, God said it was not good for man to be alone, and he produced him a coun- terpart. It was not good for Christ, the Word of God. to be alone in Heaven, and as Adam was put in a swoon, or temporary death, before Eve was produced, it was necessary for Christ to die, that he might rise in the fullness of God. Marriage was a heavenly ordi- nance, and the consummation of a marriage is typical of Christ and the Church—the bride and the bride- groom. There are other union societies, but they are counterfeits, The Church is more united than is genc- rally supposed. How many Christs have we—how many heavens? There is a union in Sicily, but God preserve me from being in such a union. | would rather live in Italy. I do not want such a church to belong to, but would say, “aut of my sight—get away from me as far a8 you can.” He spoke at length upon the schiams in the church of Christ, and the alliance which was neces- sary to bring the church of Christ into unity. There were a good many brethren who would like to join this alliance, but they wished to see if it would live. When 4 child is born.does the nurse stand off for three mouths to see if the child would live ; and then, if it should happen to die, “there ! I'thought so?” Would it not be better to nurse the child and sustain it? Then, it is necessary to take hold of this matter and not wait to see if it would survive. He spoke of Sir Cunningham Erbley, one of the most eminent members of the alli- ance in England. and read a note from that gentleman strongly evidencing the Christian spirit of the man.— He stated in the close, that tho Society was involved in a debt of thirty dollars, which made it necessary that « collection be taken up ; which having been done, the assembly was dismissed with the benediction. ———S American Institute. ‘The annual election of the trustees, officers, and commitees of the American Institute, of the city of New York, for the ensuing year, was commenced at 4 o'clock, yesterday evening, at the Repository in the Park, and terminated at 8 o'clock. At 9, the canvassers, Geo. G. Sickles, Joxeph H. Jennings, and Geo. F. Hop- kins, commenced the scrutiny, of which the following is the result:—Hon. Mahlon Dickinson having declined re-election, the only candidate in the field for pro- sident was the Hon. James Talmadge. By the follow- ing enumeration it will be found that the following ticket was elected:—President, James Tallmadge ; vice- residents, Shepherd Knapp, John Campbell, John D. Ward ; recording secretary. Henry Meigs ; correspond- ing secretary, T. B. Wakeman ; treasurer, Edward T. Backhouse ; supurintending agent, T. B. Wakeman. Sporting Intelligence. Tue Races.—The spring meeting will commence at the Union Course, L. I., on Wednesday next, 17th in- stant, and continue two days. Mr. O. P. Hare's, and other stables, have already arrived from Virginia and Samuel Laird’s will be here on Saturday, with the world renowned Fashion at their head. On the first day of the meeting, there will be a sweepstakes for three year olds, in which three will start, mile heats, subscription $100, $50 forfeit; and on the same da; purse of $600, three mile heats, will be run for, which will bring together, most likely, Mr.Laird’s Latona, Lucy Toland, and some others, which will make a splendid field, as report speaks highly of the character of the South Carolina mare, and Latona is at present at the height of condition. On the four mile day, the 18th, Fashion and Bostona will contend; and, although Bostona has been, during the past winter, winning fame and fortune in the South, and is, beyond doubt, @ nonpareil, still Fashion is good jer, and her friends are willing to come up to the rack on her to the extent of their wallets. On the same day of the four mile race, there will be » purse given for two mile heats, which will bring to the post ty ntries from Virginia and one from Samuel Lair ‘ables, The above certainly affords capital sport to the lovers of the turf. We will speak of the horses another time. Trortino.—The trotting contest between Lady Mos- cow and Lady Sutton, at the Union Course, was post- poned yesterday, on account of the rain, until to-day, when, if the weather is favorable, it will positively take place. A goodly number attended the track, notw! standing the deluge, and all appeared anxious to hi the trot deferred until another day. All the money that was wagered yesterday on the issue was d even, Ifthe day is clear there will bea fine trot this afternoon. Amenices anp Brack Haws.—The trotting match for $2.000, three mile heats, to 250lb. wagons, between these famous horses, comes off on Monday afternoon next, which will open the great sporting week, and it is now creating as much interest as any event of the kind that has been gotten up for years, It will add to the racing excitement. Yacht Race.—We learn from the Gloucester Tele- graph that a yacht race is in contemplation, to tak place in Gloucester harbor, on the 20th instant. Some ten bonts have already entered and will contend for the rize, viz: Exchange, Leader, Lookout, Northern Light, ‘awn, Express, Odd Fellow, Rattler, Palanquin, ke.. and several yachts from Salem, Newburyport, Nahant and Boston, will be in attendance.—Boston Journal. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowery TueatRe.—In consequence of the sickness of Mr. Murdoch, the drama of “ Jacob Leisler’’ was not performed last evening, the play of the “ Stranger’ being substituted in its stead. There were quite a number of the audience, who, having gone expressly to see Mr. M.'s performance.were much disappointed at this oceurrence. It was unavoidable, however, and all who wished it, had their money returned or their tickets en- dorsed as good for any other evening. Cuatnam Turatne.—There is not the slightost fall- ing off in the numbers of the audiences that nightly | meet at this well managed house; and the very pleasant manner in which the various farces, dramas, and the great “ New York as it is,” are produced, gives univer- sal satisfaction. The tide of popularity has set fally in on this house, and it will retain it, too, for those at the head of affairs do not allow success to make them careles#; on the contrary, it stimulates them to fur- ther exertions to please their patrons. We advise every one to see “New York as it is” as soon as possible Strangers in the city. especially, ought to see it, as thus they will also have a view at the “elephant” for quarter, whereas, otherwise, they may have to pay fifty times as much in their attempts to see the great monster, Cunrsty’s Minstnets are hard at it every evening, rain or shine, They are the most original set of ge- niusos we ever met with; but, unlike most originals, they are making fortunes by their fun, Mrcopeox.—This house continues crowded every evening. It is a most genteelly managed place, and worthy of the patronage of our citizens. Mr. Demrstex.—Our city readers will doubtless be glad to hear that this delightful vocalist is about to give one of his ballad entertainments, at the Taber- | nacle, on Monday evening next, The programme will be full and varied Tur Lomnano: @Omrany.—Some of the members of the Astor Place Opera Company, among whom are Signori Arnoldi, (tenor.) Giubilei, (basso); Fries, leader of the orchestra, a pupil of Sphor, and a violinist of «u- perior merit; Cerriani, first violin; Rubini, flute; Mac- | chi, clarionot; Ribas. oboe; Lehman, basson; Torre, | horn; Winds, trumpet; Torriani, violoncello; and Amici, contra-basso, maestro al cembalo, have formed a | company for the purpose of giving concerts. They | gave one at Boston on Monday evening, and are to | sive another in that city, this evening (12 | Rossini’s Stabat Mater was performed in Boston on Sunday night. Tho .di/as says :—Signora Biscaccianti | gave the Inflammatus with great force and elegance. he soprano has but a limited scope inthe Stabet Mater. | It is not 60 rich or so varied in its music as the tenor | and bass. Mise Stone acquitted herself well in her | cavatina, Fac ut portem. She undoubtedly exerted | herself to excel, and certainly her exertions were well | rewarded Tae New York Henarn.—We take pleasure in noticing, that this enterprising journal appears in an entirely pew typographical dress. We but echo the vpinion of the great mass of the community, when we state that the Herald is one of the best newspapers in the United States, and is always among the first to fur- nish new and important intelligence to the public, Its | enterprise and independence of opinion are much to | be commended, while it nera phic general ap- | pearan Iways in keeping with the interesting and y character of its contents. May its shadow never be Tees, for ite place could be illy supplied, and its ab- vance from the world of newspapers would be the ooea- sfen of general regret.—Sosten Jimes, May 1], NEW YORK HERALD. —_—__— Sorth-West Corner of Fulton andgNassau sts. — JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, MUSEMENTS THIS EVENINU. Bowery—Jacon Leunea—Tur Kixe Chatham street—P. P.—Srinit oF aa it le—Hicn Waves any Bye MECHANICS’ HALL, Broad: near Broome—CHnisty’s Murera mie—Ermornan Sinomol LEsQuE Dancing, Be. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, noar Houston—Baxvaan's Pivanoua or vas Mamesren 7 sit MELODEON, Bowery—Erurorean AND BALLap Sinorno, PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—Iuiusrrate, PicruRm 12, 1848, — New York, Friday, May ‘The Circulation of the Herald. — Thursday, Mayll..... + e+e 18,240 copies. ublication of the Herald commenced yester- day at 22 minutes before 4 o’clock, and finished at 5 minutes before 8 o’clock. Notice to Our Subscribers. Our subscribers in the Fifteenth ward are requested to leave their names at this office, A new carrier has taken charge of that route, in order to have the Herald served cazlier in the morning. Mexican Affalre—The Treaty or Annexation. The opinion is beginning to gain additional strength, that the treaty which was sent from Wash- ington to Mexico,under the care of two commission- ers, will notreceive the sanction of the Mexican go- vernment, or that if it do, the confirmation will amount practically to nothing. Appearances on all sides certainly justify such expectations. Even should the treaty be confirmed by the shadow of the government at Queretaro, it is not possible that peace between the two countries could long remain. The condition of society in Mexico is woful in the ex- treme. Everything is in a state of disorganization and misrule. The revolutionary condition of Eu- rope does away with all the expectations which the Mexican chieftains formed of getting assistance from that quarter, in order to repel the troops of the United States. Mexico now lies at the feet of the government of the United States, fit for nothing but to be moulded and shaped in such form as we choose to give it. In such new position of things, it may be well to ascertain whether it would not be more advisable to make arrangements for the absorption of all Mexico, including Yucatan, under the government of the United States, in some shape or form calcu- lated to preserve the integrity of our institutions, as well asto give Mexicoa chance to redeem her character and pretensions to a civilized people. Mexico is a rich and wealthy country, in the hands of an industrious people. She is full of every thing that 1s valuable; but the present race which pos- sesses the control over its destinies, seems to be utterly incapable of developing her resources to any imaginable extent. Annexed to the United States as a territory, and possessing such a stable government as we could give her, previous to her ultimate admission, the influence from this coun- try would be great and important, in giving an en- tirely new character and new developement to her resources and her population. The mineral and agricultural resources of Mexico would then have a fair chance of beingdeveloped by capital and iadus- try from the United States—order and regularity would be given to her government and social insti- tutions. On every hand, the final absorption and annexation of Mexico could be gradually brought about without any danger to the integrity of this Union, or any bad influence on our foreign rela- tions. Europe will never interfere, and there is no power on earth capable of putting a straw in the way of any such liberal policy as the United States might choose to adopt. This really seems to be the question that soon will be placed before the Executive and Congress for solution. We have little hope of any treaty be- ing confirmed. The Yucatan question will be merged in the greater question of annexation, and save the necessity of any nice distinctions being taken in the discussion of that matter hereafter in Congress. We may as well prepare for our desti- ny; and that destiny really seems to be, the annex- ation and final absorption of all Mexico. Possibly Canada, Cuba, and the other West India islands, may follow; but one is enough at a time. Tre Anniversarigs.—We continue our reports of the moral and religious anniversaries, and their various features, as they were represented yester- day. According to the ecriptures, the old serpent, better known as the devil, or Satan, went about the world, in ancient times, like a roaring lion, seeking whom he might devour and make prize of, to carry to his pit in the quarter below. In these modern days, the same distinguished gentleman pursues his career, in a somewhat different shape and form, and is clothed in different habiliments, and assumes a different character. The devil now wanders about the world as a philosopher, as an orator, and sometimes even as a clergyman and a lecturer, preaching all kinds of humanity and to- lerance towards the wicked sinner—the inmates of State prisons and workhouses; whilst the indus- trious, the quiet, the temperate, and the honest are treated as aristocrats and the destroyers of social happiness among the people. The devil now as- sumes the shape of a reformer, clothed in a white hat and scanty pantaloons, preaching regeneration and reform of all kinds. These anniversaries are anomalous assemblages, originally started by Christians for the purpose of spreading the principles of Christianity, of all kinds, at home and abroad, and for other bene- volent purposes. We now see principles of the wildest socialism and the most fanatical amal- gamation becoming the most prominent objects of the day. Yet it is a happy thing for society that these opinions—so ultra and so fanatical—are con- fined to a few little clubs of individuals, and do not pervade the great working and industrious classes of society in this metropolia, or elsewhere in the United States. Public opinion is sound, and we hope and trust that it will long continue so. If the practical and steady republicans of France, and all Europe, would only take a lesson from the good sense and discretion of the republicans of this land, they would succeed better, either against the efforts of monarchists to take away their liberties, or the intrigues of anarchists, under the guise of | philosophers, to involve society in confusion and horror. Tue Treaty ann Trist Corresronpence.—Mr. Ritchie, of Washington city, ‘has taken no notice of the question which we put to him in relation to the manner in which the Trist correspondence was first published in one of the New York journals.— We showed from the developements made by Mr. Ritchie himself, that the natural inference spring- ing out of his disclosures, led the mind to the be lief that the correspondence referred to was divulg- ed by the occupant of the White House himself, If this be the fact, the recent fuss made about the pub- lication of the treaty in our journal, must have been made intentionally, on pretended motives, and in a Machiavelian policy. Will Mr. Ritchie have the goodness to answer the enquiry we put to him? Ifhe will not, but remains determined to answer nothing, let him not expect to be let off so easily. From Beravpa.—Our old and respected acquain- tance, the Great Western, so often welcomed in our harbor, arrived yesterday, in a passage of 74 hours, from Bermuda. We have but one paper of the latest date, which, however, happens to be oceupied with detailed ac- counts of the Mexican war and the French revolu- tion. The Earl of Dundonald, uewly appointed naval commander in chief, arrived at Bermuda on the 8d inst. Sir Francis Austin, late governor, was to leave for England, in a few days. Ciry Arvams.—The message of Mr. Havemey- er, on the affairs of the city, has probably been more read, and has produced more discussion among the substantial citizens, than any similar document has done for many years past. The truth is, the affairs of this city are beginning to at- tract the attention of all men of substance and re- spectability. During the last few years, under both democratic and whig rule, the expenses of our city government have been annually increas- ing, until they have reached a point shameful, atrocious, and astounding. If they go on at the rate at which they have been marching for the last thfee years, the taxes of this year will be three millions of dollars, or more. Had the whigs re- tained full control in the Corporation, or had the democrats received a majority of both branches, we are afraid that the same extravagant expendi- tures and shocking waste would have been con- tinued during the present year—the same as marked the last few. A decided majority of either party, whig or democratic, in the Common Council, is a decided and positive evil. Both parties are alike in principle and practice. The leaders and cliques of each only care for living in extravagance, out of the industrious portions of the community. Fortunately, however, for the public interests,we have a mixed city government. Mayor Havemeyer isa democrat of the soundest principles—if such a thing can be found. He is a good and independent man, when he is properly acquainted with the matter inhand. One of the boards has a whig ma- jority, and in the other there is a tie, without any majority on either side. This condition of the parties in the city government, presents a fairer op- portunity for some good being done, than any thing that we have been fortunate enough to have for many years, We trust and hope that party feel- ings, both whig and democratic, will be turned to some good account, and that there is a spark of ho- nesty yet left in both factions, sufficient to strike out a new path, that may lead to reform. We want clean streets, on some economical system. We want well paved streets, even in spite of the cold water thrown by Mayor Havemeyer over the Russ pavement. We wanta well lighted city—we want the commencement of measures that may lead to the construction of granite walls for the whole city. We want cheap ferries, and proper accom- modations to the public, in the departure of the boats, day and night. We want economy in the Alms House expenditures, and in the management of the police. We also want a more efficient po- lice system, and that the police shall not be made up of idle men, at the expense of the industrious portions of the community. These are some of our wants, and we trust there are some independent men in both boards, who will unite with Mr. Havemeyer, heart and hand, in giving us these reforms. Mr. Brady, the late Mayor, was a good and independent man. He was a whig, it is true; but that was nothing against him. Unfortunately, however, his own party had a large majority in the Corporation, and that was the bane and antidote of the whole. Mr. Havemeyer is not a more worthy or better intentioned man than his predecessor; but he is fortunate in having a well balanced Common Council, who can’t carry mere ultra party objects at their will. Let us, therefore, have some practical good government, on all hands, if it were only for the novelty of the thing; and in addition, we hope and trust that measures may be quickly adopted for a complete revolution of the city government, by giving us an executive and two chambers, on such principles of reform as our gene- ral and State governments, and from which there would be a chance of expecting a wiser adminis- tration of affairs than from the motley form we now live under. Frencnx Repusiic.—The fate of France has been decided before this time. The great ques- tion whether a republic will be peaceably and quietly established in that country, or whether there will be a recurrence of the fearful scenes which followed the revolution of 1788, has been decided ere this; and we hope and we believe that law and order have prevailed. The elections for members of the National Assembly were probably held on the thirtieth of April last. If they were conducted peaceably and orderly, and good and true representatives elected, the republic is safe. We have every reason to believe that the elec- tions were conducted peaceably, and in an orderly manner. At the last accounts from Paris, the people, with the exception of the Fourierites, or as- sociationists, were disposed to preserve order, and had full confidence in the members of the provi- sional government. This class of public disturb- ers—of factious demagogues—who evinced their regard for country and patriotism by leaguing to subvert the temporary government of France, at a time when it needed the support and confidence of the people, wished to create another revolution, overthrow the then provisional government, and place in power their own fanatical leaders—men who, from their conduct in France’s most critical time, cannot be ranked among any but disorgan- isers and promoters of sedition, bloodshed and anarchy. But, happily, their damnable designs were frustrated. The National Guard, by whose instrumentality the overthrow of the corrupt Louis Philippe was in the main accomplished, stood firm, and evinced their determination as good citizens to support that great patriot and ex- cellent man, Lamartine, and his associates. They showed no disposition to fraternize with agrarians and scoundrels, whose only desire was to help themselves to a portion of the wealth of the rich and more fortunate of their fellow-citizens, without regard to the weal or woe which their conduct would entail on the State. It was quite imma- terial to them whether the republic was in a crisis; whether it was on the brink of a precipice into which one false step, or a slight pressure from without, would precipitate it, as long as they suc- ceeded in their views. We shall look with much iaterest to the result of these elections, for on it depends the solution of the great question whether France can be a re- public or not. ‘Tue Evecrric Tetrerara.—We publish in an- other column, a letter from Professor Morse toa ootemporary, giving his views upon the recent pub- lication made by Mr. Bain, giving an account of a new discovery, or new application, as regards the electric telegraph. From the statement of this let- ter, it appears that the superiority claimed by Mr. Bain for his invention, is not so overwhelmingly great as the public have been led to imagine. It appears there are three great plans for tele- graphic operation, now before the public, namely, those of Morse, House and Bain. The general principle of these three appears to be the same ; that of Morse, however, still seems to be both the simplest and cheapest, though that of House pos- seases some greater advantages in other respects. The difference between these two, we understand, is this, that what House’s plan gains in rapidity, it loses in accuracy—which,compared with Morse’ plan, gives the superiority to the latter. What Bain’s plan gains at all, we have yet to learn dis- tinctly, as we have not seen it in practical opera- tion, We hope they may all succeed to the perfect satisfaction of the inventors; but Morse is certain- ly entitled to the credit of the first invention and application of this wonderful medium of intercom- munication—a medium by which nations at distant points of the earth, and people distributed over areas thousands of miles in extent, are brought together into one compact society, animated by one impulse, connected by one intelligenee, at the same instant of time Tue Sreamens.—The Hermann is fully due; the Cambria will be due to-morrow Duet Betwery two Minswrewey.~-A duel took { place at or near Annapolis, last week, between two | of the midshipmen attached to the Naval School in | that city, and one of them, named Queen, was badl, wounded, ‘bell in the hip joint. The woun is not considered i Summary. iJ We received important intelligence last night by telegtaph, from Yucatan. The most frightful out rages continue to be perpetrated by the Indians on the white population of that peninsula. The sa- vages have burned another town to the ground, and are devastating and butchering indiscrimi- nately. If our government wishes to render assist- ance to the Yucatecos, it must do so immedi- ately—and it would perhaps be well for the gentle- men who are now wasting time in the Senate, in idle and profitless debate on the subject, to come to a determinatiqn at once. Our Congressional reports contain a fair synop- sis of the proceedings yesterday. In the Senate, another speech was made on the Yucatan relief bill, and the groundwork Jaid for many more upon the same topic. In the House, the bill for the ad- mission of Wisconsin into the Union was passed. The discussion of the revolutionary pension bill oocupied the remainder of the session. LATH FROM YUCATAN. Fearful State of Things. ANOTHER TOWN DESTROYED BY THE INDIANS. Balize, Honduras, Threatened. ke, &e. ke, Avovsra, Ga, May 11, 1848, ‘The schooner Eleanor has arrived at New Orleans, from Balize, Honduras, bringing dates to the 20th ult, ‘The Indians continue their depredations, They have destroyed the town of Valcalla by burn- ing it to the groun: Five hundred of its defenders had retired into fo while the women and children were taking care oi themselves as best they could, and were flying in all di- vections without money or food. Even the inhabitants of Baliae were throatened with an attack, and had prepared to meet it, From the South. Perersnura, May 11, 1848. ‘The special daily Southern Express has arrived, bringing dates from New Orleans to the 5th instant. ‘The proceedings of the court of inquiry are given, but are too lengthy and contain too little prospect of being soon terminated, to report. Four Steamboats Burnt! [From the Philadelphia Bulletin. ] Pitrssunan, May 11, 12 M.—A despatch from St. Louis, of May 9, 1848, announces the destruction by fire of four steamboats that morning, via : the “Mary,” the “ Mail,” the * Missouri Mail,” and the “Lightfoot.” The fire originated in the “ Mail,” which was without imsurance, All the rest were insured. The entiro loss is estimated at $30,000, The‘ Mary” is not quite a total loss. The boats were all empty. There was a nd parade of the firemen yesterday in this city. No further news of interest. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ‘Wasmincton, May 12, 1848, . Senate. THE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT: ‘The first thing in order was Mr. Jounson’s resolu- tion calling on the Prosident for the names of officers serving in thearmy whose nominations had not been sent in to the Senate. On motion, its further consideration was postponed until to-morrow. Several adverse reports on private claims were adopt- ed. RELIEF OF YUCATAN. The Senate then laid aside the morning business and on motion resumed the consideration of the bill previ- ously discussed for the aid and relief of Yucatan by the temporary military occupation of the country. Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, being entitled to the floor, rose and proceeded to address the Senate, and discussed the question at much length and decided ability. He was opposed to the plan embraced by the for affording the contemplated aid. f d to the arguments of Mr. Cass, delivered y and answered the reasons advanced by other friends of the bill. When he had concluded, Mr. Mitten, of New Jersey, obtained the floor, but gave way to a motion for adjournment, which was car- ried. Mr. Mituex has the floor for to-morrow. House of ntatives. The House convened at 11 o'clock. The Speaker called it to order; the journals were then read and ap- proved, ADMISSION OF wiscoNsIN. The Speaker announced the first thing in order to be the bill for the admission of Wisconsin into the federal Union, which was taken up and after being further con- sidered, was read a third time and passed. Mr. Lincotn moved to reconsider the vot a specch in support of his motion. COMPENSATION OF POSTMASTERS, Mr. Bococx addressed the Houso, and ona former motion reconsidered the bill regulating compensation of postmasters, and opposed the House amendment to the Senator's bill. The postmasters deserved increased compensation. Mr. Sternens, of Georgia, moved to lay the motion on the table. The yeas and nays were demanded, and decided in the nogative. The bill was then, on motion, referred to the com- mittee on the Post-office and Railroads THE REVOLUTIONARY PENSION BILL, Mr. Vinton, of Ohio, moved that the House resolvo iteelf into # committee of the whole on the state of the Union, which was agreed to, Mr. Toombs, of Geor- being called to the chair. The House then, on motion, took up the Revolutionary Pension Bill. CHARGES OF ERRORS AGAINST THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. Mr. Rocewrut, of Connecticut, spoke warmly in de- fence and justification of s former speech, in which he took ocession to expose tho gross blunders and mis- statements made by the Secretary of the Treasury in his annual report. He continued to bring forward new charges of Inaccursey, and to expose other blunders and errors made by the Secretary, to sustain which he roduced vouchers. He contined to addres the House for some time in a strain of earnestness and animation, in which he animadverted with much severity upon the Secretary's report, and upon the character of the administration and its measures. The discussion was continued for some time between Mr. Strong, of New York, Mr. Vinton and Mr. Sawyer, of Ohio. Several amendment were offered to the bills, and without coming to any final action, the Committee Tote and reported progress, when the House adjourned over till Friday, (to-morrow.) nd made Markets. New Or.eans, May 5.—Cotton continues very lan- guid ; middling brings 440. Sugar and molasses have small sales, at previous rates, Flour, unchanged, but the stock light. Freights, two engagements, Ex- changes ore negotiated with increased difficulty. Evening.—Cotton, demand more active ; sales of 6000 bales, but no change in price. Sugar, Flour, Molasses, and Corn remain unchanged. Freights, a vensel taken to Liverpool, half, 9-16ths. Avsanr, May 11.—Flour—The market was firm at $6 50 @ $6 6234 for good brands Genesee ; rales of 1000 bris were made, to arrive within a week or ten days, at $6 50. Corn—Sales of 2000 bushels were made, con- sisting of pure sound yellow, at STc. Whiskey—Sales of 100 bris were made at 2430. Receipts by Canal within 24 hours : Flour, 3600 bris ; Barley, 4000 bushels; Pork, 740 bris ; Whiskey, 1500 do. ing Shipping Intelligence. New Onieans, May 6~Arr Marion, Philadel ia; _Maseppa, New York. Cld Columbus, Shannon, Boston; Paoli, New York. ‘Sth—Arr ship Silas Holmes, New York; bark Bolemia, de, Cid ships St Charles, and Oswego, New York; Robert Barton, Philadel- phe; echs Planter, and Governor Andarson, New York. Cus anp Cuiques in New Yors.—Society in New York is divided into all sorts of clubs and diques—political, social, religious, moral, and im- moral. The religious clubs are now holding their annual meetings, attended by their honorable mem)ers, from all parts of the country. They preach, pray, eat, drink, and assemble together, and thus build up their cause. The moral and philosophical clubs pursue precisely the same_course of action. Then we have also amalgamation clubs, for mixing the African with the Anglo-Saxon blood—placing colors on perfectly the same social and political level. These clubs are considered by each other as associations for improving the human race, or rather for deteriorating The political clubs are equally numerous, having for their object the support of different candidates for high offices. There are three or four of them, for the support of different candidates, all moving from a different centre towards one common object. Among these are several for the support of General Taylor at the approaching Presidential election. Then, again, society itself, is divided into clubs of all degrees, good and bad, from the silly exclusives and codfish aristocracy, down to those which meet together in grog shops, where they fight, qaarrel, and drink together. Upon the whole, club life in New York is come to be a.characteristic of the age, and reems to threaten to destroy the old, quiet, social system, which formerly prevailed in a different stage of vecietys Tus Dramatic Question ar tuk Bowsry.— The great question connected with the drama‘ whether the new tragedy of + Jacob Leisler,” with Mr. Murdoch, is equal in merit to “Metamora” and Mr. Forrest, is still the subject of nightly discus- sion at the Bowery Theatre. These are now the two exciting points in drama- tic literature in New York, and the people of the eastern region of the city seem to take great inte- rest in their decision, by the manner in whiob they nightly crowd the Bowery establishment. For ourselves, we intend to ascertain the facts on both sides of the question, before we make up our minds upon it. The warm friends of Mr. Forrest insist upon it that “* Metamora” is a greater tragedy than “« Jacob Leisler,” and Mr. Forrest a mightier trage- dian than Mr. Murdoch. In some respects this opinion is certainly well founded. There is more theatrical blood and thunder in “ Metamora” and Forrest, than in “Jacob Leisler” and Mr. Murdoch. But although blood and thunder, in sufficient quan- tities, are capital ingredients for the melo-drama, they are not the best materials for the higher order of the legitimate drama. The question, however, remains still undecided, and it seems the audience at the Bowery Theatre mean to take a few nights more before they decide upon the question, and vote who is who, and what is what. When they are ready, we think there ought to be a vote taken at Murdoch’s benefit, in order to decide this matter, so important to the interests of the drama. ‘ From Sr. Domineo.—Accounts to the 19th ult., have been received from Miragoane, by the arri- val of the brig Ellsworth. Captain Williams, of the E., informs us that another revolntion had taken place a short time previous to his departure. The mulatoes were arming themselves with a determination of destroying the present head of the government. The utmost excitement prevailed on the island. City Intelligence. Tur Wratuen.—Yosterday was a very stormy, disa- greeable day. The wind was high nearly all day, and the rain poured in torrents. At nine o'clock in the morning, the sun shone out for s few moments, but soon disappeared, and the storm continued during the day. ‘The night camo on with every prospect of a oon- tinuation of the unpleasant weather. The streets are in a most horrible condition, and the gutters so clogged that it is impossible for the water to run off. Avoxition BReakrast.—In our report of this clasiic entertainment, we included Horace Greeley, Esq., among the guests; but we are informed that that gen- tleman was not present at it, he being on a fishing ex- cursion at the time it was eaten, Our reporter doubt- less saw some person with Mr, Greeley’s hat and boots on,and supposed him to be Mr. Greeley. We hope Mr. Greeley had good luck, and used his bait to ad- vantage. A mess of speckled trout makes a much bet- ter meal than Graham bread and molasses. Destructive Fire.—A fire broke out about 12 o'clock, on Wednesday night, in a wheelwright’s shop, near the six mile stone, on the Bloomingdale road.which was entirely destroyed. The flames also communica- ted to five framed dwelling houses, which were also des- troyed. ‘The property belonged to a Mr. Fortune, and is a total loss. The origin of the fire is not known. Acciprxt.—A man named Peter Cunningham, en- gaged on board the brig George L. Walton, lying at the foot of 5th street, accidentally fell yesterday morning, in attempting to got on the pier, by which one of his legs was broken, and the other very badly hurt, He was taken to the City Hospital. Heaurn or tux City.—While the new members of the Board of Assistants are at loggerheads, we would ask, is the health of the city to be jeopardized by omit- ting to take the necessary precautions of cleanliness, and to guard against disease? The new Common Coun- cilshould apply themselves from the start, to their du- ties in this respect, and we expoct to sce some action taken on the subject at their next meeting. The small squares nnd purlieus of our city abound in filth, and should be immediately attended to. The Croton water should be more liberally applied, and small fountains laced in some of those filthy squares and purlieus; ey would tend materially to purify the atmosphere and promote health and cleanliness. Police Intelligence. Charge of Perjury.—Officers Frince John Davis and Crosett, of the lower police, arrested yesterday, Miner C. Story, a contractor on the New York and Erle Rail- road, John Ames his clork, and Silas Seymour, the su- perintendent of said road, on a warrant issued by Jus- tice Osborne, wherein they stand charged, on the oath of Bevier Depuy, and others, of the town of Wallkill, Orange county, with an alleged ehargo of perjury, com- mitted in swearing falsely in certain sult pending in the Supreme Court of this State, in equity, in which one William Hoyt was plaintiff ; such affidavits bei material to the matter at issue in said suit, The acct parties, on being brought before the magistrates de- manded a hearing, which was granted, and the whole case will, therefore, be investigated, in’ which the ac- cused parties allege they can clearly show the charge to be unfounded and maliciqus. Arrest of an Emigrant Runner.—Officer King, of the Int ward, arrested yosterday afternoon » Dutchman, by the name of Philip Waker, on a charge of soliciting emigrant passongers from on board the bark Welglilau- sen, lying atthe pier in the North river, without a ll- cense. It seems the accused is @ runner for an emigrant boarding house, at No. 5 Carlisle street. He was de- tected in the act by John Reese, one of the newly ap- Poluted runners, who made the complaint before Justice othrop,and that magistrate committed him for trial. Law Int nee. Cimcurt Count, May 11,—Before Justioo Harlbut.— Carpenter vs. Sheldon.—The evidence in this cause is not yet closed, ror Covat.—Before Chief Justice Oakley? Corp vs. William H. Browne.—Action to re- cover $750 for brokerage commissions. The plaintiff is a real estate broker, and was employed by di in the yoar 1847, Pri @ loan of $30, cordingly effected the loan from Messrs. five yoars. He claims a half per cent year brokorage for the five years, which amounts to the sum he sues for. The defendant procured an order to lodge in court $160, and lodged it in pursuance of such order. ‘The question is one of law—that is, whether the plaintiff is entitled, under the statute, toa half per cent bad year for each year the loan has to run, or to one half cent only. The defendant’s counsel contends it under the first section of the revised statutes, title 19, the plaintyff cannot claim beyond one half per cent brokerage upon any loan, no matter whether for one or for any number of . The counsel agreed to takes verdict for the plaintiff for the amount claimed, subject to the opinion of the court in bane, on the construction of the section of the statute above referred to. Frederick 1. Walden and Jane his wife, vs. yorwh Sanford and Sarah his wife.—This was an action for slander, Both parties are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In September last a camp-meeting was held at White Plains, at which there were collected between five and #ix thousand persons. ‘The plaintiffs and defendants boarded in the same tent; it seems that while there, Mrs. Sanford lost her purse, contain- {ng some money, but how much did not appear. She charged Mra, Walden with having taken the purse and money, or, at all events, insinuated it. For this slan- der the action is brought to recover damages. The defence set up was that the parties occupied the same tent; that the purse and money were stolen; and that when Mrs. Sanford missed her purve, and mentioned the circumstances to the other parties in the tent, ea all voluntarily offered to be searched except Mrs. Wal- den, who refused, after which Mra. Sanford said she never could be convinced but Mra, Walden had her purse and money. The jury gave a verdict of $10 damages to plaintiffs. Alonzo P. Smith vs. John S. Edwards.—This was an action to recover $50 brokerage, commissions for the sile or exchange of some real estate, The defence was that the defendant himself effected the bargain. Ver- dict for plaintiff, $60 38, Common Ptxas—Before Judge Daly—Stephen 8. Clark & Co. vs. James Wileon §& Ross Dogherty—This suit was instituted to recover $2,522, the amount of a bill of ship's stores, consisting of beef, pork, twenty boxes of raisins, and # quanty of vinegar; tho sale was to be for cash; the raisins and vinegar were delivered, and the price demanded but defen- dants put off the payment on various excuses ; the plaintiffs finding that they could not get payment for the goods delivered, held on to the beef and ee, and now bring their action for the whole amount. [he defence was a breach of contract by plaintiffs, they having refused to deliver the remainder of the goods. A verdict was taken for the plaintiffs for $2.337 50, sub- Ject to some points of law raised by defendants’ counsel Charles H. Adolph, M. D. ve. Wm. B. Earle.—This was an action of trespass for an alleged forcible entry and dispossossion. It appeared from the testimon that the defendant arrived here in October last. witl his family, consisting of himself, his wife, and four children, and a servant, and hired apartments from de- fendant in Park Place—that he took possession about the first of November, and in a week, or ten days after- wards the defendant became dissatisfied with him, in- sisted upon his giving up the Cee and quitting the house ; the plaintitt paid him, and left the house, s under a protest for # breach of agreement, and now socks to recover damages, Court Cauenpan ron THs pay. Supe i 188, 17, 68, 70, 171, 184, 188, 196, 65, 10, 67, 1 202, jer Court. 24, 133, 145, 208, 205 to 210, 48, 211, 214 to 921, ‘224 to 243, 245 to 87, 150, 161, 152, 153, 154, 155, Arrest or 4 Mar Smvooier.—For some time suspicion has existed that a young man named Or- landa Ware, who has travelléd through the country from Canada West, was engaged in carrying mallable matter from Canada to the steamers, On Saturday last, P. Mundy, the postmaster at this village, wont over to Sackett’s Harbor with Deputy Marshall Loomis, and took passage in the steamor for Oswego, on which boat Ware was alto & pasteonger. While on his way his baggage was examined by one pf the custom house offt cers, and found to contain several letters and valuabie packages, which were taken possossion of by the depu- ty marshal, and sent on to the Post Offce Department at Washington, and Mr. Ware was arrested. After | their arrival at Oswego, Waro proposed giving bail on Monday. and remain ia custody of Mr. b. during Sun+ day, which was assented to by the latter; but on Sun- day evening Ware made his escape, and at the last ac- oP had not been arrested.—Matertown Journal, May 3. All the Western are #0 low that it is dimeuls to procure suffleiont 0 food the canals