The New York Herald Newspaper, May 16, 1848, Page 2

“NEW «* JAMES GO ’ PR 0 1E . "AMUSEMENTS TIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Euxevsreis—Te Kivo Ano L CHATHAM THEATRE, Chathain street—Smaten Szvtexce —New Youx as Ir Ip—S oy THe Wareka MECHANICS HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Craisty’s Mivern eis—Erworean Sixain RLESQUE DANCING, Ko, PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Houston—Banvarn's Paxanoma ov Tue Mississrrri. MELODEON, Bowery—Eruiorcax anv BAuLAn Sixorne, PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—IuiustR ate Prorvans wie aaa ROOMS—Mason Gexerar Tom Tavan's Sor = —ooOoooel_l New York, Tucsday, May 16, 1848. ‘The Circulation of the Herald. May 15, Monday. + + e+ 4 +19,728 copies. The publication of the Herald commenced yester; a cor day at 5 minutes before 4 o’elock, and finished minutes past 7 o'clock. Notice to Subscribers, Our subsoribers in the Fifteenth ward are requested to pay their subscription money, from Friday last, to Mr, John Connery, the new carrier on that route ; the old carrier, Mr. J, N. Hathaway, was removed on that day. ‘The Herald will soon be served earlier in the morn- ing. Our patrons mast bear with us for » short time longer. Our new machinery is nearly completed, and | will probably be in full operation in less than a month; | we will then distribute the news throughout the city at day-break,#f necessary Mgsnwhifle we will do the best we can. . Expected val of Gen. Scott in New York, General Scott, of the American army, the se- cond conqueror of Mexico, and rival of Hernandez Cortezj may be daily expected to arrive at this port. Onothe 30th ult. he arrived at Vera Cruz from Mexico, and, in company with his -sgaff, im- mediately embarked on board the brig S@Peters- burgh; bound fof New York direct, The vessel has been sixteen®days at sea, and he may, there- fore, be expected to be in the midst of us in a very few days. This is the latest and most authentic count received from Ne Orleans, and was pub- lished in the journals of Yesterday. Generals Pillow, ,T qwson, and gushing have al- ready arrived at New* Orleans, indicating, most likely, that the Court of Inquiry has at last been adjourned in Mexico, and if to meet again, to meet in the United Stages. The movemenf$ of our distinguished military men are becoming very interesting, from the early approach of the two great conventions for the nomination of Presidential candidates, and also of the general election in November next. Ge- neral Scott’s arrival in this metropolis will be the signal for a greatiand prominent movement of his friends, in connection with the whig convention, the nomination to be mad it, and the election which will follow. In illest Scott was made a very prominent candidate for the Presi- dency, through the efforts of certain politicians in this city and throughout this State. Many of these men have recently adopted General Taylor as their candidate, but, as we have every reason to believe, merely for the purpose of keeping the place warm for the arrival of General Scot, as soon as he might come among thef, and be ready for the action of the approaching convention. The time is now at hand. The original friends of General Scott in this city, and in this region of country, are | danger which will beset our American commerce, Russia, We nliall, yawe Vt, leavegitens| iv Thanage irs in way; ind adi urse h Hay scent best to er in the emergency. object at this time in referring to the subject, is to point out the | in the event of hostilities breaking out between | Germany and England. If such should be the case, the Baltic would be the theatre of operations, and | our commerce, which is very extensive in that part of the world, would be at the mercy of each of the belligerents, unless it were properly and ade- qnately protected by a sufficient naval force; and in such an event, would, in all probability, be | trampled upon again, as it was in the warfare | which succeeded the French revolution of 1789. It must be borne in mind at the present day, that England has not formally abandoned the impudent and outrageous right which she in past years claimed, of visiting our merchant ships and im- pressing our seamen. Her naval system never has been in good odor with the seafaring portion of her population, and the probability now is, that in case she becomes engaged in a war which requires a large naval force, she will be compelled to resoit to extraordinary straits to man her fleet; and unless deterred by the presence of a strong American fleet, we would not be at all surprised if that arro- gant power were to resort to the same expedients as she did, in that respect, on former occasions, and which led to our war of 1812. We will put it to the American peaple, and to their r@presentatives in Congress, whether they are willing to have these British ontrages repeated on our commerce? Whether they are willing to see their flag disrespected and insulted—made a by-word among nations, as it was previous to 1812—or rather, whether they would not prefer, that at any expense and at all hazards, it should be respected by people of every clime under heaven, and its character held sacred? We submit, there- fore, whether it is not the dictate of self-respect and of patriotism, that we shall, at once, send all our disposable naval force into those seas, for the pro- tection of our commerce and our flag, with explicit directions to the officers in command to protect them to the fullest extent, and to punish promptly and severely any infringement upon our rights, come from what quarter it may. We are confident that the American people do not desire that our ships should be again visited, and our honest sailors again dragged from their berths by liveried naval officers, to fight the battles of a foreign people. We call upon Congréss, therefore, as the.repre- sentatives of the American people, to bestir them- selves in this matter, and With all reasonable expe- dition to take adequate measures for the protection of American commerce in the European seas, and not permit the acts of former daya to be again prac- tised. A powerful fleet muat be despatched to the north of Europe as soon as practicable, or the glory and honor of our flag will be again tarnished by an arrogant and overbearing nation. “Aatenican OPrNions ON THE Frencx Exgctions. —The intelligence which we published, on the ar- rival of the steamship Cambria, disclosing the tthe Traaly, he pyell Was abkadoned by, Vay New Coit 6 Muamticy, peaceable termination of the popular elections in Paris and throughout France, has given great sa: tisfaction to the community, and has created a ge- neral belief that the French of-the present day have more practical good sense in the matter of public affairs than we have heretofore given them credit for. Delight and pleasure are expressed on all hands, and principally at the defeat of the so- cialist party in Paris, by such a large majority as ap- preparing, we understand, to give this distinguished commander a great populat reception on his arri- val here, and to make a movement calculated to place him among the most prominent candidates for nomination by the whig convention, which is to meet in Philadelphia. By the report of the pro- ceedings of the Common Council last evening, pub- lished in another column, it will be seen that the mayor sent in a message to them, adverting to the expected arrival of the general, and suggesting that measures be taken to give him a suitable public reception, A committee was appointed, accord- ingly, to make the appropriate arrangements. The arrival of General Scott in the city, and the popular demonstration which awaits him, will have a very important influence on the whig convention To be sure, he has written a great many silly and ridiculous letters, which Secretary Marcy har taken advantage of, and endeavored, by the means which they furnished him with, to prevent him from assuming a strong and powerful position among ff the candidates for the Presidency; but however ridiculous those hasty plates of literary soup may be, and although they may injure him very materially with men of sense and politicians, yet, with the great mass of the popular voters, his military deeds in Mexico, and his general military heroism, will always be sufficient to carry him through, should he be placed in any important attitude before them, asacandidate. General Scott, no doubt, has his weaknesses and his soft parts; but what man is without them, of some kind? We are, therefore, prepared to see a considerable portion of the old friends of General Scott assemble around him in this city, make a strong and powerful demonstra- tion of regard for him, and endeavor to place him in the attitude of a prominent candidate before the whig convention, even in opposition to all others. As matters now stand, Scott’s prospects are as good as those of any other candidate. Mr. Clay and General Taylor, from the recent current of events, have become very hostile to each other,and their mutual friends can never harmonise, in the convention or out of it, although they may, after fighting, settle down on some third man as a com- promise ; and perhaps General Scott has as good achance of being the compromise candidate as any other individual. Asa popular candidate, he certainly, in spite of all his letters, epistolary hasty soup, and every thing else, would be more availa- ble than Daniel Webster, Judge McLane, Tom Corwin, Crittenden, Clayton, or any other man that could be named. Affairs are now coming to close quarters in re- ference to the two conventions, and some amuse- ment may be expected ina few days, growing out of the conjunction of the politicians of both parties, and the quarrels among the [various candidates for the nomination. We go for the fullest plate of fun. State or Evrore—Prorection To AMERICAN Commence.—In view of the events which have re- cently taken place in the North of Europe, the in- dications are strong that England will find it a dif- ficult matter to escape being drawn into a war with Germany, unless the dispute between Denmark and that country shall be speedily settled in a manner satisfactory to all parties. The king of Prussia, it appears, unable to withstand the impe- tuosity of his subjects, and the force of public opinion which was pressing on him, crossed the Eider recently, and at the last accounts was in pos- | session of Schleswig, having driven out the Danes, who, it is stated, did not retreat until they had made a fierce and obstinate resistance, notwithstanding the protest that had been made against such o course by Lord Palmerston, on the part of the British government. Whether this protest, will be followed up bya declaration of war against Germany by England, or not, we do not know; but when it is known that that nation is bound by treaty to preserve the integrity of that part of Den- mark, we do not see that any course is left for her | to pursue, but to send a fleet at once to the assis- | tance of Denmark, and maintain the terms of the treaty. She is not, to be sure, in a position to en- ter into hostilities; but she must fulfil the terms of the treaty between her and Denmark atall hazards, er acknowledge in the face of the world that she faas not the ability to do so, She hae carried out this treaty on former ye. Ao At one period Russia threatened to invade that part of Europe, aad England protested against it ag an infraction pears to have voted against them. The misrepresentations cast on the French peo- ple, with the view of shaking public confidence in their capacity to conduct a republic, have been magnified by the efforts of the English newspaper press, and partly by the silly views and opinions promulgated in certain journals in this country, which have run crazy on socialism, Fourierism, and all other sorts of isms. The English press is guided entirely by the ideas which spring from monarchy or aristocracy. Their instincts are towards such a form of government, and against any kind of go- vernment which proceeds from the good sense of the masses of the people of any country. In such quarters, the violent demonstrations and ultra sen- timents of the socialists of Paris, are taken as part and parcel of the public mind of the people and of the French nation. Inthe same manner, we huve seen the English journals assume that the ultra opinions f some of the ridiculous cligues which spring up n New York and other large cities, express the opi- nions of our masses, on matters of government How often have we observed that the abolition fa natics or the Fourierite philosophers, in parts of the United States, or some other section of ultras who have succeeded in creating a riot and arow, quoted by the English journals, and made the foundation of a long philosophical, homily on the impossibility of the United States continuing in their present state of organizatjon for any length of time. They treated the new French republic in the same way as they have treated the American republic for the last thirty orforty years. But the issue of the first election in has dispelled those misrepresentations of the English press on the one hand, and the ridieu- lous projects attributed to the French republic, in certain portions of the American press, on the other side. The Founerite journal in this city, which is the organ of all sorts of ridiculous whims, in politics, religion, or philosophy, viz: the Tribune, laments the defeat of Ledru Rollin and Louise Blanc, and in the name of its Paris correspondent, who must be a wise man indeed, predicts that Fourierism, or so- cialism, has no chance now, but by a general war, onthe continent. This idea seems possible enough. Such ultra and ridiculots notions, certainly have little chance in Europe or in this country, but through a civil war, or intestine war, on the one hand, or a general war between nations on the other. The anti-rent agitators in New York, never committed murder, or showed symptoms of insurrection, until they were taken up by the so- cialist organ of the city of New York. ‘The truth is, that all those ultra philosophers, of every kind, how great soever their professions of peace and 4 philanthropy may be, are pressed along by the movement which they originated, to commit the greatest excesses, and most violent outbreaks on sound sense and sound democracy, in every coun try. We are happy, however, to find that France is beginning to understand her position, and that the sound intelligence and instinct of the people of that republic have rebuked and demolished the socialists at the past election, and probably will be able to keep them in their isolated position until a republic is finally established by the new constitu- tion which they expect frorn the National Aasem- bly. Sporting Intelligence. Tux Great Trottina Maren Yratervay.—The match between Americus and Black Hawk, for $2,000, three mile heats, to 250 Ib. wagons, came off yestorday afternoon on the Union Course, in presence of at least five thousand spectators, Black Hawk won the race easily in two heats. Time, 8:31; 8:36. The report will be given to-morrew. Tue Races —The horses to contend for the purses and takes next Wednesday and Thursday, on the Union, are all in first rate condition. The betting thermometer is running very high. The first day, be- tween Lucy Toland and Latona, creates as much ex- citement among the sporting fraternity, as does the four mile race, announced for the following day, be- tween Fashion and Bostona. The odds are offered in favor of Fashion, but takers are not diMeult to be found among the Southerners, in behalf of their fa- ‘There is a great time coming, vorite, ‘The Crops, The wheat harvest was to have commenced the firs’ week of the prevent month, in the neighbprhood of Montgomery, Ala ‘The accounts are favorable, and good crops are an- ticipated im \iaryland. Out legal repaita, and perhaps police, begin to yregent nome curiona specimens of the effected by'the new @ode of practice, which hag grown tp under the new constitution, and the gradual progress of the Hight, liberty, philosophy, love, and philanthropy of the age. One of these reports gives a striking instance of the new practice at the bar. We refer to the suit before Judge Hurlbut, in which Joseph L, White, Esq., and Mr. Bowman, were the opposing counsel. There was nothing particularly interest- ing in that suit, or in the principles involved in the decision of the court. The most novel feature was the new practice introduced, which, on looking at the written code, we find is not inserted, although it possibly may be discovered. in the unwritten code. After a speech of great eloquence, vast power, and much legal acumen, Mr. Bowman charges Mr. White with making false statements. Mr. White having exhibited equal eloquence and equal legal acumen, replies to this charge by a com- plete volley of law itself, in the shape of some pon- derous volumes, at the head of his opponent, taking effect on the os frontis. In fact, there was a regu- lar rough and tumble fight, as part of the new code of practice, before Judge Hurlbut, but which was ruled not to be in the new written code, although it may be found in the unwritten one. This mode of conducting suits at law, on the part of highly respectable and learned counsel, seems to have increased since the reform in the constitution and laws. In fact, ita novelty is great at the bar of the court of justice, although it is frequently seen at the bars of oyster cellars, Only a few days be- fore, a similar code of practice was presented for the admiration of the public, by Yankee Sullivan, Esq., and Mr. Thomas Hyer, at the bar of an oys- ter cellar in Broadway, where they dispense jus- tice, oysters, law, brandy-and-water, wit, demo- eracy, and egg-nog. On comparing the two cases— that of Joseph L. White versus Mr. Bowman, and Yankee Sullivan versus Thomas Hyer—we are not sure but the latter have the advantage in point of respectability and science, in the application of the principles of the new code of practice. There was decidedly much more science in the latter case than in the former; but there was certainly an equal amount of law and Christianity in both. Another singular case, growing out of the new code of practice, is coming before one of our courts, likewise. It seems there is a libel suit between the Right Reverend Bishop Hughes, of the Catholic Church of New-York, and Mr. Editor Bennett, of the same metropolis. By the new code of practice, introduced under the new constitution, both par- ties in a suit at law may demand the exa- mination of each other, to see if they can make any discovery of any kind to the advantage of either. This is a kind of mu- tual inquisition founded on Jesuit practice, and originating in the old Roman civil law. In the libel case in question, between the bishop and the editor, we understand arrangements have been made to have a legal inquisition into each other’s views, principles, purposes, and personal history, for the last twenty yeara, before one of the judges of the Circuit Court. This novel movement origi- nated on the side of the bishop. Possibly, editor Bennett, who is also a Catholic, and a great ad- herent of his Holiness Pope Pius the Ninth, has not sufficiently disclosed all his sins at the con- feasional, that useful and ancient ceremony of re- ligion, and the bishop wants to find out, under the new code of practice, possibly, the number, qua- lity, and color of the editor’s sins, for the purpose of measuring out the punishment due to him in this world, in order to diminish the length of time that he will be adjudged to purgatory in the next. This will be a curious investigation, under the new code of practice, introduced in this State. Both parties, we understand, will be attended by their respec- tive learned counsel—Mr. Charles O'Connor onthe part of the bishop, and Mr. Benjamin Galbraith on the part of the editor. There may be other peculiar instances growing out of the new code of practice, which have es- caped our attention; but these are the most promi- nent that have recently turned up. We shall watch the progress of our new constitution, our new laws, and our new code of practice, and report faithfully to the public the novelties which spring up, and the new principles that may be evolved. Courts of justice, good oyster cellars, and auricular confession, are very useful and deserving institu- tions. : Provisions tN IneLanp.—The state of the crops in Ireland, is spoken of by all the Irish journals in the most favorable terms. The promise of an abundant harvest looks most cheering; but the peo- ple have not the means wherewith to purchase food, and the alms-houses are all filled up. The most vio- lent of the ultra-Irish repeal journals hint at a dispo- sition on the part of the people not to allow the provisions to leave the country, and, in the present condition of the country, such a hint, ifacted upon, would bring on the crisis which all are looking forward to with so much anxiety, Should the people in Dublin be disarmed, under the proclama- tion lately issued from the Castle, the country ‘dis- tricts—in Tipperary, Kerry, Limerick, and else- where—show every disposition to brealt out into open revolt. The O’Connells have been openly de- nounced in their native ca@mnty of Kerry, and the loudest in their denunciations has been Denis S. Lawlor, late a high sheriff of the county, and agentlemen of rank and fortune. The Catholic clergy of the county are also coming out in oppo- sition to the O’Connells, and this puts an extin- guisher upon their popularity forever. The people seem determined to keep their own food in their own country, to,prevent the recurrence of famine again. These are “signs of the times.” Laren From New Granapa.—By an arrival from Sabanilla,’we are in receipt of intelligence from Bogota to the 5th ult. Congress was still in session, and there had been somewhat of an excitement in it, regarding the matter of expelling the*Jesuits from the republic. It appears qmotion was made in Congress by the oppogitian. party, to expel the Jesuits from the coun- tr Asa matter of courtesy, the proposer of the motion enquired of the Minister of State what the feelings of the government were on the subj The Secretary of State on the following day m a most violent speech, in which he deprecated the measure without stint, stating that the opinions he then uttered were likewise those of the Presidegt. This action of the President sending in his own personal opinion on a matter submitted to him'by Congress, and neglecting even the formality of a cabinet council to consult on it, gave great offence to the opposition party. Don Florentino Gonzalez, the under secretary of state, and an anti-Jesuit in polities, was so disgusted at this rude manner of treating Congress by the Pregident, that he resign- ed his post at once. His resignation was aceepted after three days’ deliberation by the President, and at the last accounts his successor had not been chosen’; and there the matter rests for the pre- sent. From the absence of files of papers, we are una- ble to give any further account of what is going on in New Granada. Movements of Distinguished Individuals. Itinsaid that Mr. Trist is about to prepare an nd- dress to the people of the Union, upon his course in relation to the treaty with Mexico Genoral George Cadwalader is expected to arrive at Philadelphia on Saturday morning next, General Lane was at New Orleans a few days since, waiting for a passage to the sent of war, Genoral Taylor arrived in New Orleans on tho 6th inst, The Picayune says he isin town on business, and will retura to Baton Rouge ina fow days, He i in excellent health, and looks as though he had a do: zen campaigns in him yet. A drove of cattle were stolen from the Neck. Philas delphia, about two o'clock on Thursday morning. ‘The thieves while driving the animals through South- wark, were surprised by the watch of that district, and precipitately fled. The owner of the enttle was found, early yesterday forenoon. and the stolen animale were restored to hin by the wateh who had talgn them in charge uiary, F j Uui tel i¢ despatches yesterday furnished “us with tH€ usual abstract of Congressional pfde ccedings, market reports, &c., but nothing later from Mexico. In the Senate, a speech was delivered by Mr. Calhoun in opposition to the bill proposing to ex- tend relief to the distressed people of Yucatan. Mr. C. declared in the course of his remarks, that “the state of Europe admonishes us to husband our resources, so that we may be prepared for any emergency that may arise” ; and this was one’ of the grounds on which he based his Opposition to the contemplated military occupation of Yucatan. Mr. Bagby will speak on the question to-day. In the House, the bill for refunding moneys advanced to fit out volunteers for Mexico, was d. A resolution was also adopted, calling upon the, Sec- retary of the Treasury for a report of the amount of breadstuffs, cotton and specie exported to Eng- land during two specified periods, so as to compare the relative operations of the tariffs of ’42 and ’46. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION, Wasuinatox, May 15, 1848. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL Lanne, Mr. Yucre, of Florida, moved to take up the bill re- lating to the public school lands in that State, which was agreed to, It was then briefly discussed, read the second and third times, and passed. THE WITHHELD ARMY APPOINTMENTS, On motion, Mr. Johnson’s resolution, calling the President for the names of officers serving in the army, with others, whose nominations were withheld from the Senate, were taken up, Mr. Bontanp,of Arkansas, spoke at some length against the resolution. He contended that it was in- quisitorial and unconstitutional. He argued that the constitution does not require that appointments made during the recess of Congress shall be submitted, but vested them solely in the President, and that when they were once made by him, they were even beyond his control, and military commissions thus eonferred, cannot be taken from an officer exoept by sentence of court martialfor misconduct. When Mr, Borland had concluded, the subject, with the morning business, was informally laid aside, . THE EXTENSION OF AID TO YUCATAN, The bill providing for the extension of aid to Yuca- tan, was iaken up; w! Mr. Catnoun rose, and ad- dressed the Senate at some length, in opposition to the bill, and red into an argument to show that the case of Yucatan, oven as stated by the President, dovs not come within the declarations of Mr. Monroe, and that those declarations do not afford the htest round for the adoption of the bill. as reported by the committee on Forelgn Relations. “He said that we had no proof that England contemplated assuming sove- reignty over Yucatan, and even if she did it would not be @ case within the declaration of Mr. Monroe, as it would be voluntary on the part of Yucatan. These declarations, too, in the broad sense now given to them, had been most emphatically disavowed by the re- publican party, think three years after being made; and J challenge uny one to produce a single instance when they had Nea carried into effect. Instances in which they had been disregarded were numerous. There might be cases, he would admit, of encroachments that would require our utmost. opposition. He would instance Cuba, which should never be permitted to pass into the hands of any other more powerful ion than those of Old Spain; no formidable power should be allowed to su- ersede Old Spain in the possession of the Island.— jo had been asked whether he would interfere if it was proved that England was about to take possession of Yucatan. He would not, because the occupation of Yucatan would add nothing to her power. It would not be interfering or cutting off our trade with the West Indies. He adduced other reasons against the military occupation of Yucatan, which would be ex- pensive: The state of Europe admonishes us to hus- nd our resources, so that we may be Bropared for any emergency ‘that may arise. He opposed the bill, and all the amendments that had been offered. When he had concluded, Mr. Bagby, of Alabama, obtained the floor, but gave way to » motion for ad- journment. He has the floor to-morrow. ¥ eaagiee be remanis. On motion, the ‘H providing for the better ventilation of vessels, was taken up, and after being read the third time, was passed. CORRESPONDENCE RELATIVE TO YUCATAN, BETWEEN COM. PERRY AND THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. Am was received from the President, by the hand of his private secretary, Mr. Walker. transmit- ting the correspondence between the Navy Depart- ment and Cogsmodore Perry, from which it appears that a detachment of marineb had petitioned to be ordéred to Laguna, Yucatan, to repel the Indians, but not to march into the interior. It was received aud ordered to be printed, when, on motion, the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. REFUNDING OF MONEYS ADVANCED TO VOLUNTEERS. The first thing in order was the bill for refunding moneys advanced to volunteersin fitting them out for Mexico, which was taken up, read a time and passed. THE CHARTER OF WASHINGTON CITY. The bill for continuing the charter of the city of Mie ee was taken up, read a time and passed. Mr. Twos. J. Heyer, of Indians, moved a re-con- sideration, and spoke against the bili. Mr. McLane of Maryland, made spirited speech in reply to Mr. Henley, and after some further dis- cussion, Mr. Cocks, of Tennessee, moved to lay the motion on the table, which was carried. INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO THE EXPORTATION OF BREADSTUFFS, COTTON, AND SPECIE. Mr. Anprew Stewart, of Pennsylvania. submitted jution calling upon the Secretary of the Treasury for a report of the amount of breadstuffs and exported to England during ified pe- are poring whether they were increased,by the tariff of 1 On this motion a debate sprung up in which Mr. Charles J. Ingersoll, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Bayly, of Vir- ginia, and others, participated. Mr. Barty moved an amendment to the resolution in favour of including specie and breadstuffs for the last twenty years. The resolution was then adopted, and on motion the House adjourned over till to-morrow. Destructive Conflagration In Albany. ‘Auuaxy, May 16, 1848. A fire broke out at four o'clock this afternoon in a frame building on Church street, between Lydius and South Broadway, used by Stephen T. Thorne as a ma- nufactory for camphine gas. The flames soon spread with great violence and rapidity north and south, de- stroying Thorne’s store, and two or three Dutch board- i jouses, north of the store, and, on the south side of it, a three story brick ballding, formerly the Fort Orange Hotel, also the Dayton House, the National Hotel, fand the Columbia Hotel, all large three story buildings. The loss will exceed $30,000, and all our insurance companirs are sufferers by this fire. The fire department of West Troy and of East Troy sent down aid, being requested by telegraph to do so. From the South, Peterssuna, May 15, 1848. Pay from New Orleans tothe 9th inst., have been received by the overland express, but they contain no nows worthy of transmission by telegraph. Markets. New Orteans, May 9.—Cotton—The prices for mid- dling and under are unchanged. Sugar—Sales are ro- ported of 200 hogsheads at previous rates. Molasser— Active in small lots at 13.0160. Flour—Illinois $4 55. Freights—One engagement. Exchanges—No improve- ment. ‘Aunaxy, May 15—Receipts by the Can ince Satur- 4 jour, 10.100 bbls; corn, bushels; barley, oats. 4000 do. Sales of 1000 Flour were $6 250 $6 37%. Wheat—Sales of 1000 bush. m Genesoe were made at $1 40. Corn—Sales of 1200 bush. were made at 570; the market closed firm. Rye—Sales of 600 bushels were made at 77e. Whiskey—Sales of 270 bbls were made at 2lc, There was no change in Provisions. Bostox, May 15.—Flour—The market was dull, and rices had a downward tendency ; sales of 450‘ 500 bls, Geneseo, with other good Western brands, wore made at $6 50.0 $6 62). Corn—Sales of 7000 bushels were made at 52 a 58¢, including New Orleans out of order, and good sound yellow ; the market closed firm Rye—Salos of about 700 bushels were made at Se There wax nochange in Provisions, Freigi ed about the same. Shi Inte! New Onurans, May ship Carroll, Boston; barks Sencea, Baltimore; N D Chase, Philadelph Charles Hoals, Boston. ———____. City Antelligence. Tux Weatnen.—Yesterday was one of the most de- lightful days which has been given by May. The sky was clear during the whole day, and the sun shone warmly, with @ gentle breeze from the wert, It was the first day for a week that a shower of rain did not fall, and the fair ladies of Gotham showed their appre- ciation of its loveliness by ageneral prothenade. The evening was somewhat cooler than the day, but the mellow light of the moon gave it a beauty which equalled in loveliness that of the day. Anxap oF THR Matt.—Mr, Richard MoGregor fur- nished us with Albany papers, last evening, brought by the Housatonic Railroad, ahead of the mail. Reomentat Parave.—The ninth regiment of Now York State militia had their first regular parade yeator- day. The regiment, composed of companios A.B, D, F, G, H, one of which, a handsome company of caval ry, called the Lancers, made a most benutifal display in their manceurrings, as did also the infantry in their marching and military tactics feonally, At twelve | o'clock the regiment assembled in Tompkins square, | where it was reviewed by Col. Jessup, supported by Lt Colonel Forris, Major Campbell, and Adjutant Van Winkle. Winesivo Frayaront Staret.—Th of Frankfort stroct. assembled ye Tammany Hall, to take into consi pedieney of widening Frankfort street n and memorialis- g the Common Council to that effect. A large num- ber of persons were present, but noone would propose a | plan, or pon any definite xpace to widen the street, an: courre, none was named, The > | man seemed anxious that the thing should be doné, | and was the principal speaker, he being alarge property, | holder in that street, After considerable discussion, upon no specific point, it was concluded that they were ten years too carly for even the consideration of so im- portant a subject: and with that conclusion adjourned without having doue anything at all WikY BHR Atan The new Fomaptie. and Wield» ie play, d Rhrenstein,”? and founded on James's colebrated novel, tas performed: here lust eve- a and pageed off with much success. The scenery ‘and incidents give much effect to the piece, and all have been got out in a highly creditable manner, by a full and effective cast. Burke, as Sickendoft, per- formed with his usual power and ability—and the new plece will be repeated this evening. The various in- cidents upon which tho plot is founded, must bo fami- liar to the readers of the popular work of the celebrat- ed novolist referred to. Mr, Marshall will perform the part of Count William, Mr. Dyott that of Herr Naven, and Mr. Clarke that of Ferdinand. “ The King and 1’? will also be performed. The able talents of the en- tire company at present connected with the Bowery, will ensure for this new piece a popular reception. Cuatnam Tueatax.—The touching drama of the “Sealed Sentence” was the first piece last evening at this house; if is @ most beautiful story, and was admi- rably acted by the company at the Chatham, Hield, Varry, Winans, Mrs. G. Jones, and the rest of the com- pany, performed their parts to admiration, and the getting up of the entire piece reflects much credit on the manager. The scene representing the ship and the execution on board, was very cleverly done, and was highly applauded. It will doubtless have «long run, and will be an addition to the loxg list of ful pieces brought out under the present régime Chatham. “New York as it is,” followed. ‘Thi: most original and agg jocal extravaganz: produced in New York. We think extravaganza is searcely the name for it though, as it truly depicts certain class of our population with scarcely any ex- ration; be that asit may, though, it is as popular arover, and Mose, in Chanfrau's hands, is the charac- ter of the day, The “Spirit of the Watera”’ concluded the bill—it went off with the usual eciat. The same Dill ts to be repeated this evening. Ma. Dempster’s Concert and select assemblage of the admirers of Mr. D.’s vocal powers, was present last evening at the Tabernacle, and enjoyed arich treat on the occasion of his concert. He sang several of the most popular airs of the day, among which were several of his own composition. A highly fashionable “The Lonely Old Wife” was loudly applauded. Mr. Dempaster’s style of singing has long gained for him a distinguished popularity in New York, and his ballad entertainments will always secure for him a full au- dience. His singing last evening, and his accompani- ment on the piano forte, delighted the very crowded assemblage throughout the entertainment. Cunisty’s MinsTreis.—These geniuses are progres- sing the same as ever—that is tosay, in the most suc- cessful and harmonious manner. They are, certuinly, the greatest Ethiopian singers in tho city—every- body, at least, thinks #0, and, therefore, it is so. They do not loso a jot of their comicality or fun—on the contrary, it seems to increase nightly. Mexopron.—At this house, the Virginia Minstrels, Miss Reynoldson, and many’ other singers of talent, form every evening. ‘hey are a most amus- ing and talented company. | Mason Tom Tuvma will hold another levee at the Minerva Rooms, this evening, The little fellow is car- rying all before him, and has thrown down a challonge for ‘any one to appear who is of smaller stature than himself; but though small in stature, he is not so in spirit, being a most chivalrous and magnanimous little fellow. Miss Wemyss has just concluded an engagement at Buffalo. Her acting is highly eulogized. The Olympic, (late Nation al) theatre, New Orleans, was about to be opened on t! th inst. The company wasto be made up from the stock of the St. Charles and American theatres. Director, W. Deering. Dr. Collyer’s model artists are still in New Orleans, and are about to give some choice pictures, ~ The Montplaisir troupe are dancing at the Louisville theatre. Mr. Collins having completed his engagement at the Broadway theatre, in this city, is now playing at tho Walnut street, Philadelphis, He is as much a favorite as ever. The Viennolse dancing children are to appear at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia, on the 1éth inst. The Heron family have been playing an engagement at the Avon theates, Norfolt, Fern oe Madame Anna Bishop was to give a concert in New Orleans, on the 8th inst. The Steyermarkische band are playing with great success at Louisville, Ky. Common Council. Boanp or Aupermen, Monday, May 15.—Morris Franklin, Esq., President. The minutes of the pro- ceedings of the last acting w re read and approved. Communication from the Mayor.—The following com- munication was received from his Honor, the Mayor:— “Mayor's Orrice, New York, May 15th, 1848. To the Hon, the Commop Council—Gentlemen, in- formation has been communicated to me, that Major General Winfield Scott embarked on the 30th ult., from Vera Crus for this port, and he may, therefore, be daily expected here, - » In view of the groat and important services rendered to our country by this distinguished comander during the recent eampsign in Mexico, I deem it my duty to make this communication, and to submit the Peonelety of receiving him in a manner commensurate with a proper appreciation of his gallant achievements, and those of his companions in arms.” The aad preambles and resolution were then offered by Ald. Crolius:—Whereas, information has been received that Major General Winfield Scott, of the U.S. Army, has taken passage from Veru Cruz for is port; And whereas, the citizens of New York would gladly welcome the hero, who, from Lundy's Lane to the city of the Montezumas, has covered the fiag of his coun- try with imperishable honors; winning for himself a fame wich will perish only when grateful country be Cradhed Ce 4 nd whhereas, it is proper that the gallant soldier should be received in s manner omnrastitats with his own merits, as Ame- id his faithful, arduous and valuable rn im Mexico, through ly, therefore, Resolved, T be appointed to make suitable arrang nts for the Pretec of General Scott, and to tender to him, on his ival, the hospital- ties of our city, ‘he veel 2 gentlemen wore thon appointed tho corgenlttae: Ald. Crolius, Maynard, Hatfleld, Smith and Gray. On motion, the President of the Board was added to the Committee. STANDING COMMITTEES. The Chair announced the following standing com- ittees for the year : » Finance.—Aldermen Maynard, Smith, Grey,. Market.—Ald. Dodge; Smith, Kohler. Asseasments-—Ald. Dodge, Stevens, Carolin. Ferries.—Ald. Swartwout, Crolius, McDermott. = agar for Office.—Ald. Fitzgerald, Libby, De ‘orrest, . Lamps and Gas.—Ald. Smith, Adams, HatGeld. Public Offices and Repairs.—Ald. Crolius, Dodge, Me- Dermot. Police, Watch and Prisons.—Ald. Crolius, Swart- wout, Kohler, . Charity and Aims.—Ald. Stevens, Smith, Hatfield. Roads and Canals.—Ald. Carnley, Smith, Fitzgerald. Fire Department.—Aid. Adams, Dodge, Grey. Arte and Sciences.—Ald. Stevens, Maynard, Fita- gerald. Laws and Ap nard, De Forest, lications to Legislature Ald. May- rolin. ¥ ind Slipe.—Ald, De Forrest, Carnly, Ald. Gray, Libby, Lands and Plac Ald. Sinit! Public Buildings—Ald. Adam varnley, Adams, Downing. Croliua, Grey, Stevens, Libby. Aqueduct—Ald, De Forrest, Adams, Kobler. 8 Streete—Ald. Swartwout, Dodge, Hatfield. Memorial—From the electors of the 2d ward, setting forth that James S. Libby was elected by illegal and praying that he be prevented from taking his seat in the Board of Aldermen. Referred to Ald. De For- rest, Dodge, and Fitzgerald. Communication—From James Pinkerton, presenting 4 plan for paving the streets with square blocks of gra- ite, on a foundation of gravel, and declaring it to be superior toany now in use, Referred. he Board then adjourned until Monday evoning next, at 5 o'clock. Boar or Assistant Aupenmyx—May 15.—The mem- bers elect of this Board convened promptly at 7 o'clock this evening, when the organization was effected much more speedily than was anticipated, judging from the state of things as they existe sy tiye I the week, Tho roll having been called by the clerk, Mr. Hibbard (democrat). moved that Morgan Morgans (whig), be appointed chairman, pro tem., which was carried una- . Woon then moved that the Board go into the election, by ballot, of a President of the Board. Carried, and Messrs. Hibbard and Franklinjappointed tellers,— The ballot resulted in Wilson Small receiving 12 votes ; seattering and blanks, 6. Mr. Smatt, having been conducted to the chair, made a few appropriate remarks. Richard Scott was then re-clocted clerk, and John J Doan assistant clerk of the Board. A committee was appointed to wait upon the Board of Aldermen, and inform that body of the organization of this Board. Another committee was appointed to wait upon the Mayor, and notify him that the Board was organized and ready to receive any communication which his honor might have to make, Shortly afterwards, the Mayor sent to the Board his message, a portion only of which was rend. Mr, Hinwano offered aw resolution in favor of giving out the printing of the Board to the lowest bidder, and appointing a special committee to take charge of all matters pertaining thereto, Ald. SHutts presented a memorial from the owners of property and residents in the Sth ward, asking for the repoal of the ordinance recently paseed. granting permission to Innd emigrants at the North Battery at the foot of Hubert street. The memorial was accom- panied by the opinion of about sixty physicians, who set forth that serious consequences will probably arise from the landing of emigrants in so thiokly a populated section of the city. The rubject was referred ton special committee, consisting of Mesars. Shultz, Miller, and Getty, A communication from the Ma: nnouncing the | fact that Gen. Scott had embarked at Vera Crus for New York, and suggesting the propriety of oxtending to him, on his arrival here, the hospitalities of the city, was received ‘ A resolution in favor of *éarrying the the Mayor into effect, adopted by the B tion of Of Alder- men, was concurred in, and. Merars, ®roam, Shultz, Paxton, Britton, and Sutton were appointed a commit- to co-operate with a similar committee appointed by the Board of Aldermen for that pu , to which the President of this Board was raeegpoly added. ow evening, . ‘The Board then adjourned until to- vi Hl ie ety ary to reeover a balances wbhout It appeared that in the month (942, the Sackett’s Harbor Bank had a debt of about $16,000 against the firm of Gordon & Browne, of this city, commission merchants, The de- fendants, at the same time, had a claim against the same firm for $12,000. In March, 1842, Mr. McChisne; the cashier of the Sackett’s Harbor Bank, and M Martin, the President of the Lewis County Bank, came to this city to obtain security from Gordon & Browne, for the roxpective debts due to their principals. Mr McChisney succeeded in recciving a large quantity of butter to the amount of about $12,000, and the balance in paper securities, Mr. McChisney, after consum- mating the bargain, left the butter in the possession of Gordon & Browne, and took their receipt for it. Mr. Martin failed in making any settlement with Gordon & Browne, for the Lewis County Bank, and applied to McChisney for a loan of $9000 in cash; a negotiation was entered into between the parties, which resulted in a loan, and the sale of the butter at a reduced price. On the 8th of March, in pursuance of this arrange- ment, the plaintiffs advanced to defendants $9000 in cash, and at the same time the bills of sale in the hands of McChisney, with the receipt of Gordon & Browne, in whose store the butter remained, together with an order on the latter to deliver it, were handod to Mr. Martin, on behalf of the Lewis County Bank, and as # security forthe loan, Martin handed ovor drafts to ‘MeChioney amounting to $19,191, with a guaranty for thoir payment. Some of the drafts were paid, but five of them, amounting to $12,500, the sum now sought to be recovered, remained unpaid. Mr. McChisney was placed on the stand on the part of the plaintiffs. After his examination was closed, the court adjourned. s me Count, (old) April 15.—Present Justices Jewett, &e.—Onderdonk ads. the People—This was a motion for a new trial, In 1846, the defendant was tried and convicted of extortion in the Court of Ses- sions of Queens county; but asthe money which it is alleged he extorted, was received by him in this city, his counsel contends that the Queens co court of sessions had no jurisdiction to try the cause. Judg- ment reserved. Mr. Henry L. Clinton argued the case on the part of the people. Count or Gevenat Srssions.—May 15—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Dodge and Hatfield. Jonas B. Phillips, Esq., Assistant District Attorne: Plea of Guilty—John Vandyne, indicted fer stealing $12, the property of Mr. C. D. Cox, from a letter, while in the employ of Mr. Boyd, as a letter-carrier, on boing arraigned at the opening of court this morning, plead ity, and was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment in the penitent: Triat for receiving money.—Frederick Watson, ar- rested some time ago, on a charge of having been con- corned with Joseph Cherry and Jane Wilson, in rob. bing a Mr. Updike, alias Mr. Updike Bayard, of Knox Co., Ohio, of $109, at No, 33 Warren st., was then called to trial on an indictment charging him with re- ceiving # $3 bill, or more, from Cherry and Jane WIl- son, knowing the same to have been stolen by them. Tho evidence adduced on the part of the prosecution failed to sustain the indictment, and the jury accord- Angly rendered a verdict of not guilty. mbezzlement.—A young man, named Frederick Goodwin, was brought into court by officer Donnelly, on a bench warrant, charging him with having embezzled the sum of $18 from Mr. John B. Rey, ‘The accused was held to bail in the sum of $1,000 Trial for Grand Larceny.—Edward J. Beverly was then called to trial upon a charge of having stolen $1080 in gold and silver coin from Susannah Merrill, » few weeks ago. On the part of the prosecution, It was stated in evidence that the accused party was an English police officer who came to this country, as he alleged, for the purpose of arresting Susannah’s hus- band that he went on board the vessel in which the complainants were passengers, and after searching their trunks, he took from Susannah’s bosom the before named amount of money. For the defence, it waa shown that the accused on making known to Susannah and her husband the object of his visit, viz. to arrost them and recover the property in question, the money was voluntarily given up, and their statement to the effect that the money was taken away by the accused, was false, The jury acquitted the accused, when the court adjourned until to-morrow morning. Court Cacenpar ror tH1s Day—Circuit Court.—3s, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 183, 4, 349, 1, 8. Com- mon Pleas—1st Part, 23, 26, 27, 20, 31, 35, 37, 30, 41, 43. 2d Part, 12, 16, 20, 24, 328, 26, 38, 30, 82, The Herald for Kurope. Tho steam ship Britannia will leave Boston to-mor- row, for Halifax and Liverpool, and her mails will close in this city, this afternoon, at the usual hour. An edition of the Weekly Herald, for European circula- tion, containing the latest news from all parts ef the continent, up to the hour of publication, to be sent by this stoam ship, will be ready this day at 12 o'clock. Palmo’s Opera House—Mave you secn the LG of humanity that ever ortal was permit 60 at once to Palmo's, and for a night that you behold the inhabit Flas, night imagine that you itante The Plumbe National amanerrenn Gallery, on the a corner of Broad’ and Murray street, (over Ten- bey’sjow siry store) contains tne Rueat specimens and largest ool- lection of pictures {n the world. Strangers and others should not fail to visit this justly ce it, it being one of the most attractive places in this city. ‘Watches! watches! watches! Persons wish- ing to buy ld or silver watch, will find much at J. Y. Save ir, 15 Wall street, who is selling 20 per cent under the ine,“ Burangers wishing” geod watches will do well serve ist a m8 watches jo well to give him a call before purchasing s Svat be fairly dealt with. Them $5 Suits, a few more left, consisting of Cloth Coat, Cassimere Pants and Fancy Vest. Also, an ole- gant assortment of Bustheas Coats of Tweed, Cashmerette, Dra de Ete, Alpacs, Linen and Gingham, $1 to$5¢ach, Boys suite 3 each. Cleaning and repairi ita’ cloth- ing, corner Nasesu aad Heekinan st eae Gentlemen’s Hate—Summer Style.—Paris Straw Hateand Caps for Children—New Gooda—W'm. H. Beebe & Co,, Hatters, 156 Broadway, New York, aud 138 Chesnut strect, Philadelphia, will introduce on Friday, May 19, their Summer for gentlemen, and they feel warranted in saying that they will ex. ‘hibit om this occasion the most fect bat ever offered in the country. The style will consist of several different kinds, of the emost, i thes Ree nce, with & most superior rand tasteful ind of t forming ® tout ensemble of all that is wew and beautfful inthe art A ndid assortinent of Paris foe ferickl pl ean and Nigel will be ‘pres at the nsisting of different styles, in materials of surpass. ing beauty, entirely Sew, and highly atcrastives ‘ity is d friend Young, oe cy lone our oO ite @rner of Fulton and Nesea streets. 5000 to 1 ‘has tomate Detter boots for $4 50 than can be bought in other stores for $6 00 to 700, Bo tne calf $3 uml $420 to 5 with the argost asso rs and shoos ‘We warrant fuocont THLE’ DOCTOR. Se To the Public.—I hereby offer to forfeit one thousand if I do not sell as good Boots for $4 60 a8 are sold in the ity for $6 or $7; and, I agree to forfeit ther store sells aa good Boots for $4 50 aaT soll. I have now the t retail trade of any store in the oity, and shall keep | salllng at leue prices than any of my competitors Il. B JONES, 14 Ann street. G. Saunders and Son, 147, late 177,Brodway, Dressing case and razor strop manufactory, respectfully 4n- vite the attention of the public to their last importation tt pen. knives, razors and other fine cutlery, also to their large stwortmment of soaps, perfumery, brushes, y of soa, pet ry combs and every article required fur to Wigs and Toupees.—The public 0 streets. Invited. the largest and bent assortment of Wigs fae the Gaited Staten at ATCHELL DiS, No. 2 Walt atiooe eae lway. 1 new invent Wi Sealps obt ail modal at the last Fair of the American Institute, Call and sear Gold Pens, Diamond Pointed §1 only, Silver Pencil Case included.—J. W. GREATON & CO, No, 71 Co dar street, up stairs, invite purchasers, both wholemle and retail, to oall and examine their stock of Gold Pens and Cases, which very maker, hat purchases may dealer Resaotonace te tea zi for Teladive merita, Gold pone and cases repaired Sa Richelieu Diamond Pointed Gold Pens—fte. moval.—B. E. WATSON & CO. having removed their Gold Pen Depot to No, 15 Wall stroet, are prepared to supply their ousto- mers with any or every desctiption of Gold Pens at prices lower ‘The celebrated Richelieu Pen, of which are the manufseturers, is unequalled for finencea, elasticity, durability, The poigta are warranted not to come off, oF anew Pen given Y@thout charge, Gold Pens repaire?, Improved Magnetic Machines.—Dr. Moor head's Graduated Magnetic Machines, are an important improve- ment over all others, simpler, more portable, stronger and. more effective; accompanied by the new manual for use, full, clear and explicit. Prices $12 and $15, Beware ofimitations Sole manu- facturer, D, C. MOORHEAD, M. D., 82 Broadway, tod nonerrnet boadhan Reiovinirsa Dyspepsia and Gastritis—It has been sup- posed by some medieal writers, that Galvanism, which, if not whe origin, in at least the secondary cause of animal heat and animal motion, is generated by the process of digestion. We know for the experiments of eminent English physiologista wnd chemists have demonstrated the fact, that after the nerves leading to the stomach of an animal have been divided, digestion can be effected by the Galvanic current. When, therefore, the nerves of the stomach fail to inject into the digestive apparatus the supply of galvanism necestary for perfect decomposition, indigestion, dys mice or gastritis, is the result, In these cases Dr. Christie's jalvanic Belts will be found a certain and speedy remedy. Tho Galvanic flnid produced by the antagonistic metals of which they are composed, passing into the gastric gastric juice, re-endows Mh properties, and renders ieod age rves, and thence into the with all its primi role COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS, MONEY MARKET. Mbnday, May 156 P.M. Tho European intelligence, by the Cambria, had ra- thera favorable infienee upon our markets. Pricor for cotton have stiffened, and there is more inquiry for shipment. Stocks were a little better to-day, but there is so little doing that it is diMoult to produce any change oither way. At tho first board, Long Island advanced ‘4 percent; Harlem, \%; Canton, °y; Farmors’ Loan, 34; Rending Railroad, *4; Norwich and Worcester declited 4} Erie Railroad, full stock, 1¢; Hlinols Fund- ed, 34; al! others closed at prices current on Saturday. At the second board, the transactions were confinod almost entirely to Reading and Long Island, without any change in prices, There was but a limited demand for sterling ox. change. We quote bills on London at 1034 *%11 per cent premium, Continental bills aro a comp iste drag, no one feeling disposed to remit anything but specie. Tho packet ship St. Denis, for Havre, takes ont about four hundred thousand dollars in spoate. Nothing now has transpired since qhe departnre of the last steamer, relative to State stocks. ‘The only thing of interest connected with government eecuri- ‘Ues, at present in agitation, is the pew United States: