The New York Herald Newspaper, May 17, 1848, Page 1

Whole No. 5101. NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 17, W YORK’ HERALD. "1848. ——— MEXICAN AFFAIRS. HEROES RETURNING HOME. ae. de. hee ) [From the N. 0. Picayune, May 9.) + ‘The late arrivals from Mexico do not bring news which alters materially the aspect of affairs in regard to Opinions are as various and as discordant as ‘The late revolutions in Europe have, as we pected they would, broken down the mouarchical party in Mexico. Puebla was the headquarters of this party. Thisis so much taken from the strength of Paredes; and this may account for a change in the opinions of the clergy in favor of a ratification of the treaty, There are so many interests involved in the issue, that it is difficult to say what combinations will bemade. The army, the aunexationists, and the fo- reign population, and many of the property holders, are, for various and opposite reasons, against peace. One fears the loss of occupation, another the return of anarchy and revolutions; this party desire the Unit- cu States to extend their laws over the country and that a better security for property than a rickety Mexican administration can furnish. ‘The priests would like to have peace, least in the absorption of Moxico they lose their influence by the introduction of Protestant worship ; and those who would have Mexico maintain a separate nationality are for peace, lest in standing out for New Mexico and California they lose all. Ina country divided up into such factions, where exireme opposite opinions meet in support of the same Tine of action ; and where there is no prevailing disin- g the 3 terested, and exalted sense of patriotism amon; people to direct and control the legislature, there solid basis to support a confident prediction of what is going to happen. It is Wht guess work to say what such a people will So. at caprice, a threat, a bribe, a pronunciamento may up¥et the best laid schemes, and disappoint whe most reasonable hopes. It is now said that Pena y Pena will have the treaty ratified quorum no quorum ; that by throwing out of the count cer- n unrépresented States, a quoram can be made up. But these accounts are of a piece with what has been often said of the President and Congress, to travestic a very philosophical sentiment. “a quorum never is, but always is to be had,” and the same may be said of ratification. There is comfort in the belief that the subject cannot be held in obeyance for a much greater length of time. The arrival of the American Commissioners be the ground will put a stop to the process of humbugging. Something definite must shortly be announced. Our correspondent * D. whose letters will be found to contain news of especial interest, has come to the con- clusion that the treaty will be ratified for the reasons he sets forth. He has hitherto entertained the most serious doubts upon the subject; and the altered tone of his letters in this regard as much weight with us as any thing else wehave seen of the news by the New Orleans. But after all. what cam be predicted with certainty of such a people. TESTIMONY OF AFFECTION TO GENERAL SCOTT. The .dmerican Star of the 23d ultimo, states that ‘on the departure from Mexico of the late Commander- in-Chief, the warmest demonstrations of affection were lavished upon him by his late companions in arms. “ His friends—and their name is legion—assembled on the street fronting his dwelling, and as he was too much overcome to receive them all, those who had not the happiness of shaking him by the hand were glad to get a sight of him as he departed. Those who not even the chance of seeing khim, mounted their horses and followed him on the road, determined that he who had led them from victory to victory, should not leave the valley of his great operations without one adieu, “ Around his carriage—for he was too much exhaust- ed by his late heavy labors, and the emotions of part- ing with his brothers in arms, to ride on horseback—a: it proceeded along the causeway to El Penon, the offi- cers crowded, and as fast as one could give the “ God less you, General,” and fall back, his place was sup- lied by another. and so the adieus continued fora long way on the road. “But the most affecting scene of all was when he left his house. The rifle pee was drawn upto receive him, and as he passed, they presented arms to their beloved commander for the last time; they shed tears liks children, and so affected was the old hero, that he could scarcely get into the carriage.” [From the N. O. Picayune, May 9.] Our citizens will be greatly disappointed at not having an opportunity of welcoming General Scott to his native land. Extensive preparations were made to give his reception all possible eclat, His advent among us would have been the signal for public re- joicing. The authorities had resolved to make him the guest of the city. The people had determined to evince their admiration of his great services by every imanisestation of respect and confidence which a hospi- table and public spirited population could make. Amongst other reasons for sailing direct to his homestead, the General, in a private letter, states that it would be unbecoming in him to court or receive a public demonstration, whilst laboring under the dis- pleasure of the government. On his journey from the city of Mexico, he forbade even a public reception by the military at the various posts through which he passed. The soldiers turned out every where, and as incividuals paid him the respect which as organized corps, they were not allowed to do. We take great pleasure in laying before our readers the following correpondence between his honor the Mayor of the city and Maj. Gen, Scott :— ¥ Mayouarty or New Onteas, April 20. at—The agreeable duty has devolved on me, nee with resolutions of the Municipal Coun- onder to you, on behalf of your fellow citi- the peopie of New Orleans, the hospitalities of y.and to invite you, during your sqourn with us, to become the city’s guest. in communicating to you this evidence of tho high regard and affection with which you are held by the people of this city, I shall forbear to dilate on the treat and brilliant ‘services rendered by you in the campaign of Mexico, by which you have added so tauch to the glory and Yenown of our country; they ‘are indelibly impressed on the hearts of your coun- trymen, Permit me to add, that l-entertain, in common with my fellow citizens, those sentiments of admiration and regard which have prompted this welcome on your return to your country. Ihave the honor to bo, with distinguished considera- tion, your friend and fellow citizen, ). CROSSMAN, Mayor. Gen, Wixrietn Scorr. Brie Perensnuna, Vera Cruz, May 1 —Approaching the harbor, Thad the honor to re- to of the 20th ult.. tendering to me, in st terms, on behalfof the Municipal . and the pe of New Orleans, the hospi- tr case I should pass up the Missis- Tam infinitely obliged to my spirited and patriotic countrymen of New Orleans for this distin- guished mark of regard, which will ever be cherished as ‘one of the most precious that an old public servant has «l for his ardent endeavors to serve a great and a Coun talities of that ei sippi river. grateful country Louisiana and her beautiful capital, being the near- est to the recent theatre of war, have nobly done the nors for the whole United States towards my gallant her officers and soldiers who have preceded me in their return from the field, and it is with deep regret that I, too—blending my own small services with the great mass of military distinction recently nequired— cipate in the distribution of kindness from heral hands, But, sir, lam laboring under the pyblic displeasure of the President of the United 4 and ata soldier, dutiful to constitutional au- y. | may not, for the time, obtrude myself upon partial countrymen’ or make any personal move- ment it may be in my power to avoid, that might pro- voke their 1 mn, therefore. already embark- ed for one of ports, the nearest to my family. and shall, in retirement await the further or- dors of the War Department With great respect and esteem, I remain, sir, faith- fully yours, WINFIELD SCOTT. [From the Star of the 23d.} GENERAL SCOTT'S LAST NIGHT AT THE CAPITAL. assomblage of the friends of this noble and ier collected in front of his quarters the and tide him farewell by a grand everal very appropriate and touching airs and at the close of the spirit stirring Jail to the Chief.” the commanding form of the General was seen to come to the front of the paleony, from whence he bowed his thanks silently, it is true, but the fovlings of many a b ding and warm heart responded. and three loud and hearty cheers were given to General Scott as he disappeared from the winde ‘At Vera Crug, just before sailing. General Scott suid, {shall go ashore at the Narrows below New York, «1, without entering that city, to my family htown,”” A gallant sol night before lw serenade In the Me April Tw “Some wild vi proniunciamento should be Tals, take the nt of th own hands. and dissolve their allegiance States. Others equally blinded by the fumes and youthful heat of enterprise, propose that should the ariny evacuate the country. the divisions of the army on both lines should co-operate, sail over to ( ‘uba to quer and hold military occupation of that beautiful island, Weare living in very exciting times, and hear- ing these strange subjects canvassed, one might say there is no knowing what effect the revolution in Eu- rope may produce in this hemispher COLONEL, DUNCAN. ‘This veteran of the war arrived here last Sunday, He was in the first and last battles fought in Mexico. He was with General Taylor from the battle of Palo Alto to the capture of Monterey, and with Gen. Scott, from the surrondor of Vera Cruz to the conquest of the | city of Mexico, He has distinguished himself on many fielis, At the council of war, at the close of the battle of Palo Alto, he was one of the three offleers who ap- proved of General Taylor's determination to give the enemy battle the next day, His deeds are his best eulogy COLONEL CHILDS. Amongst the arrivals from Mexico, by the, New Or- leans, was Col, Childs, who, as Governor of Puebla and commander of the troops in the brilliant affair when the Mexicans were driven out of that city subsequent to the fall of the capital, has rendered his country the most @gnal services, He has now the grateful remem. r | complishec brance of his countrymen, He is im excellent health, and is every inch a soldier. MILITARY ARRIVALS. Our city has been enlivened by the presence of » number of distinguished officers, who arrived from Mexico in the steamship New Orleans Ist Sunday evening. Among them are Major Gen, Pillow and stai, the members of the court of inquiry, Col. Dun- can, Col, Withers, Col. Childs, Capt. Huger and others. It would be gratifying to us if we could find space for special notice of the services of each individual offic They have all been honorably mentioned in the ports of the splendid battles in Mexico, and these have been placed inthe hands of our reade1 We trust zens. they will receive all hospitality from our, FOR THE SEAT OF WAR. ptain Morléy. left last eve- e U. 8. wehooner Colonel The U. 8. brig Crusoe. ning for Tampico, and City Intelligence. ‘Tue Weatnen.—Yesterday was another delightful day, being clear and pleasant, until about half-past three o’elock, when a heavy vad rose from the south horizon, and after very slight shower, accompanied with thunder, passed away. At four o'clock another dark cloud roge from the west, and at half-past. five orelock, the rain began to fall, the sidewalks soon be. coming quite wet, and the dust in the streets. turned to mud. Lanox Fine 1x Brooxtyy—A fire broke out about 12 ovelock on Monday night in the large four story ware- house, No. 31 Atlantic dock, Brooklyn, which was e tirely destroyed, together with all the machinery, used ag agrain elevator. ‘The flames communicated to Nos B2and 33, which were also destroyed. ‘The buildings belonged to Mr. Daniel Richards, and were valued at $50,000, upon which there was an insurance of $20,000. ‘These were occupied by Messrs, Verplank, Crane & Co., 1 3 Cross, Capt. Rogers, for Vera Cruz with government stores . Great Italian Meeting. Last evening a meeting of Italian gentlemen, resi- dents of New York city, and from other parts of the Union, now in this city, was held at the French Hotel, Broadway. A great, animating and extraordinary event brought together at this interesting meeting the descendants of the ancient Romans, those wonderful old republicans, who, in the course of ages, conquered and annexed the whole known world, and civilized as they subdued, the barbarous nations of a savage world. ‘The great and interesting event which brought together the descendants of the Ciceros, the Scipios, the Cincinnatus's, the Fabii, the Virgils, the Catosund all the heroes and ‘illustrious men of old Rome, was the arrival in th ‘of New York. of ar Italian ship sailing under national Italian colors, the first time since the days of the Roman Empire that a united and national flag of Italy has ever been seen unfurled and floating in the breeze. an emblem of the revival of Italian nationality and Roman people—such a sight seen in New York city, such an arrival, speaking vo- lumes ef what the brave Italians have been doing, how they have expelled the perfidious Bourbons, the tyraunic Austrians, setting the example to the French, who, quickly following it, expelled the deceitful and hypocritical Louis Philippo—such an event as may well be conceived, created » general outburst of feel- ings, both of joy, hope, and enthusiasm, in the breast of every Italian and every friend of lovely Italy dent in New York. ‘At 8 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Mr. Sechi di Casali; whereupon Louis Chitti, Esq., of this city, was unanimously called to.proside over the meet- ing. Mr. Chitti thereupon took the chair, amid loud and enthusiastic plaudits, Mr, Sartori was appointed secretary. Mr. Sartori then. introduced Captain Corrao to the meoting, who, as commander of the ship Carolina, from Sicily, arrived in New York on Sunday, the 1ith of May, 1848, bearing at the mast head, fer the first time since the Roman empire, the united national flag ofall Italy. It is impossible to do justice to the enthusiasm and ardor shown by the meeting on this eccasion. The captain was perfectly overwhelmed with cheers and congratulations. The chairman, on behalf of the meeting, and as representative of its foeling, was requested to embrace the captain, which he did with warm cordiality. e Mr. Forestin being loudly called for, then delivered a patriotic and eloquent address, on the occasion, to Mr. Secnt pi Casatr then rose and offered resolu- tions to the effect that a flag, to be consecrated by Dr. Pise, of this leity, should be presented to Captain Cortao, for him to take back to his country, and that the banner brought out by him should be left with the Italians at New York. Mr. Sechi di Casali, in offering these resolutions, observed—The object for which we are now assembled is to celebrate the urrival of the first ship bearing the Italian national flag, and also the arrival of the brave Captain Corrao, who has been the first to arrive in the land of the immortal Washington, with such a glorious emblem It is the first time that has been seen the Italian national flag proudly displaying itself in the New World; and the arrival of the ship Carolina will form an epoch in our history. We Italians-are now all of brethren, and one nation, from the Alps to the Etna. ‘Two months ago we celebrated the glorious acts of the valiant Sicilians, of those brave and immortal islanders, worthy to be children of Italy; they were the first to rise without arms against a powerful enemy,—against the tyrants of their country. Ferdinand, the Bourbon of execrable memory, a man, or rather, | ‘would say, a wild beast, thirsting after the blood of the Sicilians, that coward king, hypocrite, and vile executioner, bombarded Palermo, put fire to Messina, and put to the sword and to death thousands of the Sicilians. But the brave Sicilians, undismayed, seeing their brethren butchered by the soldiers of Ferdinand, the Bourbon, became more bold; they fought and came forth vietgri- ous, ‘The Sicilians have gained the esteem and sym- pathy of all civilized nations by their conduct. At this day the reign and race of the Bourbon family have ceased in Sicily. ‘They will be expelled ignominiously from Italy, and Sicily will reign free and independent, and united to the Italian Peninsula, The resolutions were unanimously adopted. amid loud cheers. A committee was then appointed, con- sisting ef the following gentlemen:—G. Delvecchio, G. T. Secchi de Casali, Sig. L. Martini, Sig. Bragali, Sig. Syrotti, Capt. Averrana. Sig. Sartori; to whom us delegated the charge of carrying into effect the resolutiens and objects of the meeting, and to prepare for the public demonstration to be made on the occa- sion of the presentation of the nation Italian flag. M. Martini being appointed treasurer to receive the subscriptions for, the flag, was now overwhelmed with names and money, which poured upon him with a pa- triotic ardor not to be described, The meeting then adjourned, with loud “ vivas,”’ and the utmost enthu- siasm, Political Intelligence. Broinnina or tHe Revotution ix €anapa.—The Quebec Morning Chronicle of the 12th inst.. gives an account of an electoral reform mecting, held in that city on the llth inst., at which tho Hon. L, J. Papi- neau introduced himself, for the second time in his life, to some of the citizens of Quebec. According to previous arrangement, a platform was erected over the door or centre window of the St. -Paul’s Market House, facing the river. “There were on it,” says the Chroni- cle, “besides Mr. Papineau, Jean Chabot, Esq., M. P. P.; P. J. O, Chauveau, Esq.. M. P. P.; Dr. Bardy; Dr. Robitaille; Messrs. Jos. Legare, Jun.; E. Glackemeyer, N. P.; Plamondon, advocate; Braun, student at jaw. anda few others. Mr. Chabot, in a speech of some length, introduéed Mr. Papineau to the public. The latter rose and bowed, amid the cheers of the assem- blage, and from two o'clock until five in the afternoon, said all that could be snid against governme! ral, and the Britivh government in particu thing that is written in his manifesto was omitted; and every other thing that he could torture into a grievance, was with great energy of mind and muscle, sont out to the listening multitude. All our governors were # set of imbeciles, and had been paid as much mo- ney for their services as. if piled up, would reach from the feet of the first to the head of the last, were they placed one on the top of the other. The Union was a most infamous affair, and swamped French Canadi nationality, Through the iuhumanity of the ‘Saxon government of Great Britain, millions had perished in Ireland, and had lain unburied, so that their flesh be- came the prey of beasts. He would express his opi- nions in spite of all opposition. He cared not for the English anilitery nor their bayonets. He know he was right, and he would persist in his course, During the course of hix long address he was loudly cheered. and when we left, at five o’clock, was till speaking.” Law Intelligence. Covrt of Genenat Sesstons, May 16.—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Dodge and Hatfield. Jo- nas B. Phillips, Faq., Assistant District Attorney. Trial for Grand Larceny.—A young man named John Barry was placed at the bar for trial, at the open- ing of the court this morning, on an indictment charg- m with having on the 7th of April last, stolen the Finance Hotel $160, the property of John On the Loe of pro- in company frc Wilson, the psincipal bar keeper. aecution, it was shown that the prisoner went to the Finance Hotel the previous evening, and engaged lodgings, and on the morning of the day in question rose at an early hour and left the premises, taking with them $160 in bank bills. ‘The jury found the accused guilty, and the Court sentenced him to two ara imprisonment in the State prison, Assault with Intent to Commit a Rape.—An Irish- man named Edward McKenney, was then called to trial, for having committed an assault, with intent to violate the person of a young Irish girl, by the name of Mary Campbell, On the part of the prosecution. the last’ named person testifiod. that shortly after arriving in this port, about a fortnight ago. the prisoner came on board the vessel in which she had come a passenger. and introduced himself as a companion of her child- hood, and invited her to go to his house, and remain there until she could obtain such a situation as would suit her; but, instead of taking her to his place of re- sidence, he conducted her to # place of assignation in Howard street. where he mede a desperate attempt to violate her person. which he would no doubt have ac- had not her screams brought to her aid | the proprietress of the establishment, who rescued the | girl, and delivered the offender into the custody of « | policeman, ‘The girl's testimony was corroborated by | that of Mrs, Edwards, The jury accordingly found the prisoner guilty, and the court sent him to the Peni- tentiary, for the term of one year. Crnevit Covnr, May 16th—Bofore Judge Edwards.— The Sacketts Harbor Bank vs, The Lewis County Bank, ‘The case for the plaintiff was closed to-day; and defendant's counsel moved for a nonsuit, which was denied. Dofendants will open the defence to-morrow | (this morning.) | Common Puras,—A libel suit was commenced in this branch of the Court yesterday, and is not yet conelu- ded, One or two inquests only were taken in the other branch of the Court, after which the calendar was called; but no causo being ready, the Court adjourned. Surenton Court,—The Court will sit for the re- inder of this month to hear law arguments, Surreme Covear—Sreciuat Team—Before Mr, Justice | Page.—His Honor has beon occupied, yesterday and to- | | day, hearing motions; none of which were of any in- terest. Count Cacenoan—May 17th,.—Cireuit Court- 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 188. 4, 349, 1, 8 Common Pleas—1st Part, 23, 29, 31, 35, 45, 47, 149, 61; 63, 2d Part, 20, 28, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 60, 52, who had about $35,000 worth of grain belongMg to Messrs. Cowing & Co., and other individuals, stored, all of which was destroyed. The fire also communicated to No, 30, oceupied by Mr. Conklin Brush, which was also destroyed. His damage is said to be $3,000, upon which there was an insurance of $2,500. The store No. 29 was somewhat damaged by fire, and about $1,000 damage to the grain in the building, by water. it was oceupied by, Messrs Woodsworth & Wells, and was fully insured, ‘The fire is supposed to have origi- nated in the engine room, but how, or in what manner it is impossible to tell, ‘The immense piles of grain were still burning very briskly at five o'clock yester- day afternoon. Cumanine THe Streets By Conrract.—The matter of cleaning the streets by contract, is now before a committee of the present Common Council. It is proposed to divide the city into seventeen districts, making each ward a district, except the Twelfth and ‘ighteenth, which are to be thrown into one district. With proper care on the part of those giving out the contracts—and the proposition places that power into the hands of the Alderman and Assistant of the ward— an immense amount of money might be saved to the city treasury yearly. As it has been done, the work has been most shamefully neglected, in the lower part of the city, though not in comparison with the upper. A few days since, in some of the streets of the Sixteénth, Seventeenth’ and Fighteenth wards, the dirt and garbage laid at least a foot deep, and’ the gutters were as perfectly obstructed as though they had never been made, and the air was impregnated with a miserably unhealthy effluvia, and not the slightest attention is paid to its removal, That section is generally populated by peo- plo of the lower order, who have very little idea of cleanliness, and, therefore, no complaint is made.— Should the proposition be supported, there ix no doubt but the city would be more healthy, and at tho same time prosent a better appearance generally. Exxction Cotestev.—A communication, signed by several citizens of the Second ward, has been presented to the Board of Aldermen, protesting against tho le- gality of the electiow of James S. Libby, as Alderman of that ward. ‘The protest bears the names of upwards of thirty persons, who. are declared to have yoted ille- gally, and casting their votes for Mr. L. Nothing has been done with regard to the assistant, trom that ward, as yet; no doubt the protestors waiting the result of the first trial, ‘The speculations on the matter are va- rious, each side being confident of auccess. ‘Tux Acavemy.—This building is rapidly progressing, the walls having been raised sufficiently high to put on the second tier of beams, It had ceased to settle, and there is now but little doubt entertained that it will be a perfectly strong and safe building, and ultinately settle no more than houses built upon old land. Fratengity or tHe Reticrovs Oxper.—While liber- ty and equality have long been known in this country, bothin theory and practice, we haye been in a great degree strangers to the beautiful idea implied in the expression, * fraternity”’—the last word in the national motto of republican France. But « brighter day ix dawning upon us, The holy feeling of brotherhood has begun to manifest itself, and truly in theright Place, Last Sunday evening, a numerous andbighly respectable assembly, drawn together by the no¥élty of the occasion, had the satisfaction to witness the per- formance of the Episcopal service, in the Dutch Reform- ed Church, in Lafayette place, by Dr. Tyng, who had been specially invited to officiate; every part of the building was densely crowded, and all seemed to be highly gratified. The harmonious union of sects that have hitherto been opposed to each other, was a delight- fal spectable. In all probability, Dr. Dewitt will off- clate next Sunday evening, at St. George's Church, and the service be performed according to the Presby- terian mode of worship, ‘This is as itshould be. ‘Tur Day Lixe From Bostox.—This line made the run yesterday in nine hours and forty-five ‘minutes from Boston to New .York. This is great speed, and speaks well for the railroads ; and, also, for the splen- did steamer Commodore ; ut there is one objection tp the Commodore, and that is the way by which the pas- sengers are allowed to get on shore. ‘The plank lead- ing from the pier to the steamer has no side-railing. and is too narrow for safety. It was a wonder that no one fell overboard yesterday. k Finrs.—A fire broke out about 8 o’eléck on Monday night, in the cellar of house No, § Depeyster street, oc. cupied by John Sullivan asa junk shop. It was put out with trifling damage, Also, on Monday afternoon, on the roof of house No, 54 East 13th atreet, caused by sparks from a fire in the yard, which was also put out with trifling damage. Accipents.—A man, whose name was not ascertain. ed, received a severe wound on the back of bis h on Monday, by accidentally falling in the area of house No, 77 Roosevelt street. A boy named John F. MeKen- ny, accidentally fell from a wagon in’Ridge street, on Monday, by which his arm was broken. A baker, nam- cd Platt, was thrown from his wagon on Monday, in 6th avenue, by coming into contact with a wagon with which a horse was running away, and so seriously in- jured that his life is despaired of. Police Intellige: the Railroad Rioters.—Officers A. M. C. Smith and Rafferty, of the’lower police, returned ye terday from Putmam county, where they have been for the last few days, aiding the sheriff of that county in arresting the following men, which they succeeded in accomplishing on Saturday last:—Patrick Connell, Pe- ter Noon, Patrick Meehan, and George Ford. The two first named are two of the ringleaders who set fire to hanty containing nearly 7000 pounds of gunpow- which exploded, and killed one man and wounded al others, These men were employed on North River Railroad, and the whole gang on the section struck for higher wages, which resulted in a complete riot, the laborers arming themselves with guns, On the arrest of Connell, he was at once identified by James M, McGinnis, foreman on section No. 32, who was dragged from his bed by this prisoner, aided by a gang of others, on last Satur- day night, a week ago, who made him get on his knees, while some of them poked him in the ribs with the muzzle of their guns, making him beg for his life, and swear that he would leave the section before the Senday night following, and never return; upon this condition, his life was spared. ‘The whole four prison- ora were committed to jail to await their trial, The laborers, finding that the authorities are determined to put them down, have discontinued their riots, and have again quietly gone to work. Charge of Stabbing.—Officer Cosgrove, of the Lower Police, arrested yesterday. a man by the name of Geo. Sayre. on a charge of stabbing Phillip Cream with a knife,in the forehead, inflicting a severe wound, Jus- tice Timpson held him to bail in the sum of $500, to answer the charge. Altering Pawn Tickets.—Under this head we noticed in yesterday's Herald, the arrest of a young man by the naine of James Jack, charged with negotiating several pawn tickets, which proved to be altered, The case was investigated yesterday before the magistrate, when it appeared that this young man, James Jack, had evi- dently been imposed upon by the young man called Fox, he (Jack) having undertaken to negotiate these pawn tickets, not knowing them to have been altered, merely to oblige Fox, who. like the cunning animal bearing that name, ran off and left Jack to fight his battle, Arrest @ the an calling himself Alkin y y ona charge of breaking into the basement of No, 209 Kighteenth street, with intent to steal. He was committed to prison for trial by Justice MeGrath. More Trouble in Haytt {From the Boston Advertiser. } The following is an extract from a letter from a high- ly respectable mercantile house, dated Anx Cayes, April 14.—Our city and its environs are in arms. Tho people have determined to overthrow the President and the present order of things, and to elect another chief, .ouis, ‘The alarm gun had been fired in Cava Aquin, and Aux Cayes, and business pended. Colonel Louis Jaques, who this insurrection. yesterday took forcible poxsess! Cavaillon, twenty miles from Aux Cayes.and is report- ed to marching on ourecity. All stores are closed. Every citizen is enrolled in the military s, and performs duty day and night, The ministers have resigned by desire of the populace. and the newly elected ones are afraid to accept. office. All is dis- order and confusion, and we have fears that the prey sont atate of things may last for some time: A Then Haxpev Ourrage.—A warrant was sued out a day or two since, under the provisions of our statute relative to the seizure of boats for debt, to se- cure a large claim due to the house of Wood & Shaw, of St, Louis, by the steamboat ‘Pearl,’ now plying be- tween Galena and St. Peters. Mr, Sheriff Fisher, charg- ed with the execution of the warrant, went on hoard the boat as she landed here last night’ on her way to Galena, and advised the master on board of the nature of his business, No symptoms of resistance were nifested at the time, and the sheriff had no appreh sion of a wanton outrage upon his person and the su- | thority of his office, but about two o'clock this mor! | ing, while standing on the boiler deck, with only one | or two assistants, the captain suddenly called his en- | tire crew forward and completely overpowered him, | Capt. Brookman, of St. Lonis, the agent of Wood & Shaw, wax standing on shore at the time, and on at- tempting to get on board was thrown into the water, and was only reseted and drawn on board the boat by tho sheriff as she was shoving off into the stroam. able to resist the lawless violence of the captain ew of the boat, the sheriff, Capt, Brookman, and one or two others, were carried dewn the river and have not yet been heard of. The “ Peart’ is commanded by aman by the name of Montgomery, but the principal actor in the recent affair is said to have heen a clerk of the boat and a brother of the captain,—Prairie du Chien Patriot ' nd | | Th European Affairs, The New Reform Movement 1 [From the London News, / The organs of the London carping at the move made by the liberal members the House of Commons, who met at the Free Trade Club. This was to be expected. Your li- terary liberal, your radical of the salons, resembles Cicero in this at least, that he * will never follow anything which other men propose.” His charac- ter is dwarfed and his intellect sharpened in equal um Kngtand, 20.) proportions by being paled in within the narrow exclusive circle of a few accomplished, sometimes ommon-place and sometimes crotchety, asso- ctates, But in the provinces it is otherwise. ‘The provincial liberals welcome the promise of a nu- cleus for a national party; and if the step taken by the liberal members alluded to lead to nothing, it will not be for want of support, as soon as they show themselves to be worth supporting, The provincial press is ull of hopes and fears from this movement, aecording to the complexion of its politics. _ The Liverpool Albion is sanguine in its expecta- tions. After intimating a belief that Mr. Cobden had waived his claims to the presidency of the associated members, “ in favor of an older reformer, whose claims are even superior to his own on his country’s grati- tude,” this journal expresses a conviction that all Cob- den’s energy will be thrown into the movement, and that he will find an efficient colleague in the secretary. The Kendal Mercury “hails with pleasure the step that has been taken.” “The recent demonstrations,” adds this journal, “in favor of order, must not be re- garded as indicating unmeasured satisfaction at the policy of ministers, and the way which government is administered ; they only prove the determination of the great body onthe people to prevent anarchy.” * * + + “The reform that will cont must be systematic, extensive, real, on ny (ne People There ix no use in shutting our eyes to our actual position. The contest upon which reformers are now entering is much more arduous and difficult than that of 1831," When the Reform Bill struggle commen a large section of the landed aristocracy favored the first movement. The squabbles about Catholic eman- cipation had broken up the Eldon-Wellington party, Some of the anti-Catholic peers, disgusted at finding themselves no longer masters of the House of Commons, had been among the first to raise the ery that ita eon- stitution must be changed. The old whig aristocracy could not in decency hang back, and the Canning party, fairly merged into their ranks, wory obliged to Jog on along with them. The Duke of Wellington's declaration against all or any, reform, it was that over- threw him; the new ministers came into office pledged to parliamentary reform; and though, at every step of their career, one or other of the angry aristocracy recovered from their transient fit of liberalism, and lagged behind, or even went over to the obstructives, enough were kept steady by shame and tho pride of appearing consistent, to prevent the full force of aristo- cratic influence being concentrated against the Re- form Bill. With all the sincere and all the reluctant allies from the aristocratic ranks, who were kept steady till the ton-pounder bill was passed, the effort required to carry it was enormous, as all who took part in it can well remember. In 80 far as any probable aid from the aristocracy is concerned, we ure now in a very different position. In 1880, the spectacle was presented of high tory peers coming over for a time to the reform camp—of many moderate conservative peers complacently yielding to the movemont. The tendency in that powerful body is now in the reverse direction, Tho fraternization between whigand tory which is now witnessed in both houses of Parliament, is not for the purpose of timely advance, but for the purpose of opposing « stronger re- sistance to all advance whatever. At the outset, at least, the unprivileged classes must look to take the whole work into their own hands, The further clectoral reforms now demanded will have to be purchased at the cost of a much more pro- tracted effort, The tactics of the reformers must con- sequently be considerably modified. They must rely less upon sudden bursts of enthusiasm, and more upon dogged pertinacity and hard working. One fatal error must be avoided—of attempting to get up demon- rations, as they are called, before a sufficient uni- formity of plan and enthusiasm in behalf of it has been infused into all classes, and throughout all parts of the empire, Recént events have thrown discredit for a time on monster meetings, and not less upon monster petitions. An admirable example has been set by the Birmingham reformers in the affixing of signatures to their declaration of principles. ‘To every name ap- pended to it ia added the place of residence and the profession of the party signing, More than once du- ring the reform bill and anti-corn law agitation we have known this precaution adopted in procuring sig- natures to petitions, and always with the best effect It affords # guaranty that the signatures are bona fide. It inspires confidence in that very numerous class who are always most firm in their good resolutions, when they find themselves in a congenial crowd, it commands respectful attention in Parliament. We ein several of the metropolitan parishes (in St. ‘8 and St. George's, Bloomsbury, for example) tions in the course of signature by parties who rolled themselves as special constables on the late oc- casion, for household suffrage, vote by ballot. triennial parliaments, and enclosure of the crown lands, with a view to lease or sell them as farms, averaging from 150 to 200 acres, ‘Thexo petitions have judiciously, been set on foot without noine or parade: havo been Left: for signature with sensible and respectable householders, Let all who sign them,challenge inquiry into the va- lidity of the signatures, by appending their professions and places of residence to their names Another thing in which the leading spirits among the Birmingham reformers are worthy of being imi- tated is, the zeal and assiduity with which they are ublishing reasoned expositions of their principles. It is only by candid and frequent discussions that a uni- formity of opinion and purpose can be created among a numerous population of reasoning men. The prob- lem now to be solved by the people of England, is the propounding of a scheme of constitutional reform, ac- ceptable to # sufficient majority of the population to render the call for it irresistible on the part of govern- ment and the legislature. Such a plan is not to be devised or recommended by unargumentative cries for this or that measure of reform, but by hard-headed reasoning—by showing why the reform is required, and what ‘are the reasons for believing that it will produce the effects attributed to it. {From a Birmingham letter, April 27.] During the past the following declaration has been in course of signature in this town :—* We, the undersigned, earnestly desire the following political changes, and hereby express our determination, by all peaceful and con: ional means, to obtain the same: —Household suffrage—vote by ballot—electoral di tricts, and triennial parliaments.” ‘The declaration, up to last night, had received the signatures of upwards of six thousand of the inhabitants of this borough, in- cluding the two representatives (Mr. Munts and Mr. Scholefield), several of the borough magistrates, Alder- Muntz, Room. Thornton, Phillips, Weston, Cut- ler, Lawden, and Palmer, and about fifteen ar sixteen councillors, There were several meetings held during the past week on the extension of the suffrage and other changes; but it is probable that the various parties, ha- ving the same object in view, will join in the above de- claration. A mecting of the subscribers to this declara- tion hax been called for Wednesday next. at the Town Hall. This morning the chartist section of reformers, between whom and the more moderate there would ap- pear to exist irreconcilable differences.isaued an address the gentlemen comprising the people's party in the House of Commons.” A meeting of this party is to be held in the Town Hall, on Monday next, and will, it is announced, be addressed by Mr. Henry Vineent, and others, The Views of Mr. Calhoun on the French Revolution in England. {From the London Standard, April 24.) When a few ks ago We presented to the no- tice of Engli aders a few extracts from the speeches delivered upon occasion of the death of Mr. John Quincy Adams, we felt, not without some sense of humiliation, that in whatever other re- s we might claim to excel our kindred of rica, we could make little boast of the syperi- ty of our public men, either jn genius or in a Christian spirit. The speech delivered by Mr. C: houn, in the Senate of the United States, upon the 30th ult., which we have copied in another colymn, compared with the speeches delivered in our house: of Parliament upon the si subject (the last French revolution) leaves us as little grou to claim for our statesmen the palm due to greater w Mr. Calhoun, unlike our parliamentary orators, sees nothing upon which, even with his natural re- publican bias, he can, as get, honestly congratulate the French people, He sees, as yet, nothing but a work of destruction, which however skilfully ac: complished, properly affords no topic of congratula- tionsbut we cannot improye upon the eloquent language jn which he expresses his sound opin- ion im “ The time has not yet Much remains to be done. ‘The real work to be per- formed is yet before them. ‘They have decreed a re- public; but it remains for them to establish a republic. ved for congratulation. furnish no ground for congratulation either on our | names of the successful candidates are not part or that of the civilized world.” ‘This is good sense, very unlike to the precipitate congratulations which poured forth from the press of all parties in this country, and from both sides of the houses ot Parliament, upon the overthrow of the throne of the best and wisest king that has for centuries ruled any nation of Europe, Mr. Cal- houn sees, however, nothing in the work of de- struction but the skilfulness of its accomplishment --this skilfulness, however, was but the skilful- ness of villany—-the skilfulness of treasonable con- Fe ty of the most profligate disregard of all t good men hold to be most sacred, the sanctity of oaths and the security of property and of per- son, _ , Voting in France. The provisional government has communicated the following to the journals:— “Notwithstanding the zeal and devotedness of the cl- tizens called on to examine the ballot, it was not possl- ble yesterday to arrive at s complete result. There were not fewer than 210,000 voters in the city of Paris; andthe two arrondissements of Sceaux and St. Denis add a total of 60,000 voters to this figure, already so considerable. The most practised senators cannot ex- amine more than 40 bulletins in an hour, and if wi to this difficulty that the communes sous-sectionnaires are obliged to proceed a certain distance to the chef liew de canton, it will be understood that the examina- tion of this immense ballot exacted a labor of three days. The general examination of votes for the de- partment of the Seine will therefore take place at the Hotel-de-Ville on Friday the 28th. ‘This operation will begin at eight o'clock in the morning, and, according to the arreté of the Mayor of Paris, in conformity with the decree, will take place in presence of the President of the central sections, and of the delegates of each section. Kight hundred citizens, witnesses of the preceding operations, will be present*at this definitive operation, which will be made with the doors open im the Salle Saint Jean, A detachment of National Guards, of the different legions of Paris and the ban- lieue, has been convoked to preserve exterior order, and to surround with becoming security the proclama- tion of the representatives of the people, which will be made by the Mayor of Paris.” Panis, April 27, Thursday Evening. The accounts received from the ‘Departments state that the elections are everywhere favorable to the moderate party. The name of Lamartine is put forward in a vast number of places, and it in- variably figures at the head of the poll. The can- didates started by M. Ledru Rollin, and among others the commissaries, have been beaten wherever they have shown themselves. At Rouen, though the definitive state of the poll is not yet known, sufficient has transpired that M Lamartine, M. Senard, and the other moderate re publicans, will have three times the number of voters in their favor that M. Deschamps, the Com- missary General, and M. Durand, the head of the ateliers nationaux, will be able to secure. By the last accounts it appears that 12,000 and upwards had voted for the former, while only 3,500. had voted for the latter. In the department of the Eure, M. Dupont (del Eure) has been almost unanimously elected. Those who came nearest to him on the list, are M. M. Garnier Pages, Le- gendre, Dumont, Legrand, &c, Some serious riots took place at Louviers. At Lille the parties were equally divided, but accounts have been received to-day, that the Moderés have the victory. In the department of the Aube, M. Lignier, who was de- prived by M. Ledru Rollin of the Commissary Generalship of the department, because he was too moderate in his conduct, has been elected by an immense majority over M. Crevat, the commis- ry sent to replace him. In the department of the Gironde, it is stated in letters from Bordeaux th the candidates who are likely to carry the day « MM. de Lamartine, Billaudel, and cos (the former deputies) ; Lubbert, Servieres, Henry Ducos, A, Larrien, Clement Thomes, Com- pens Advocate General, Simiot and Denjoi, the ex- sous prefect, who was turned out by M. Ledru Rol- lin, Similar results have been received from Mar- seilles, Metz, Nancy, Strasburg, Caen, Rennes, Tours, — Nantes, — “Orleans, jourges, Angou- léme, Poictiers, Montpellier, and Nismes and Avignon, all of which will send liberal members. The number of members of the old Chamber of Deputies who will be returned, will, it is supposed be much larger than was expe It is said that the ultra republicans will triumph at Lyon, Tou- louse, Limoges, Arras, and some other towns of minor importance, but there is now no doubt that at t six hundred out of the nine hundred m bers of which the assembly will consist, will be- long to the moderate republican party. ‘The par- tizans of MM. Ledru Rollin and Louis Blane have been beaten almost eyeryw APRD = re, Theodore Du- Bl ere. It will be observed that in this list of 34 lished in yesterday’s Herald) the names of M. Ledru Rollin, Louis Blanc, &c., do not appear, In point of fact, M. Ledru Rollin only polled U4 votes, and is 43d_on the list. M. Albert is, 44 with 108 votes. M. Louis Blane is 48th, with votes; and M. Flocon 49th, with 90 votes,’ proportions are nearly the same in all th sections of this arrondissement. In the second arrondissement (the region of the bankers and the Bourse) the violent party is also in disfavor. In the first section M. de Lamartin heads the list with 864 votes; M, Dupont (de VEure), M. Marrast, &c., follow with n arly the same numbers; while M. Ledru Rollin is 46th on the list with votes; M. Albert 48th, with 1 votes; M. Louis Blane 52d, with 135 votes; and M. Flocon 46th, with 129 votes. In the second section Lamartine ian heads the poll, with 436 ru Rollin is 34th the list, Louis Blane, &e., have still rnteenth section, out of S91 yoters, 861 vote for M. Lamartine; while M. Ledru-Rollin gets only 180 votes, M. Louig Blane 137, and M. Flocon 134. In the thirty-first section out, of 619 voters, M. Lamartine has 589 votes while M. Ledru Rollin has only 139, In the third arrondissement (which is the region of trade,) M. Ledru Rollin is also at a discount. In the second section M. Lamartine again heads the poll, with 700 yotes; while M. Ledru Rollin is 34th on the list, with 25% yotes; and M. Louis Blane, &c., have 209 yotes and under. In the 7th section, out of 718 voters, M. de Lamartine has 686 votes; whilst beyond the number 34 came MM. Ledru Rollin with “160, Albert 119, and Louis Blane 100. M. Flocon none at all. In the 13th section, out of 770 voters, M. de Lamartine has 733 votes; while M. Ledra Rollin is 36th, with 271 votes, and M. L. Blane 46th, with 184 votes. In the 4th arrondissement, Ist section, M. de Lamartine heads the poll, with 452 votes; while M. Ledru-Rollin is 26th on the list, with 207 votes, and M, L, Blane 33d, with 182 vote In the 6th arrondissement, 19th section, out of 800 voters, M. Marie had 622 votes, M. Marrast 608, and M. Wollowski 473. ‘The remainder is not exactly known, but the seven members of the pro- visional government excluded from the Luxem- bourg lists, are at the head of the poll. In the seventh arrondissement, twentieth section, out of 481 votes, M. de Lamurtine had 205; while M. Ledra Rollin is twentieth in. thyfediss, with 219 votes. The following is the result of sixteen out of the thirty-two sections into which the seventh. ar- rondissement is divided. M. de Lamartine is first Then come, according to the number of th votes, MM. Garnier Pages, Dapont (de PE Arago, Marrast, Marie, Beranger, Carnot, C mieux, Moreau, Bethmont, Peupin, Lasteyrie, Vavin, Berger, Oaussidiere, Albert, Cormenin, Schmit, Py diguier, Flocon, Tedra Rollin, Pag- nerre, Louis Blane, Cocquerel, Recurt, nennais, Bousse| Gamon, Bastide, Jouven ln, Deg: nerry, David, Pascal, Raspail, Champion, and Redon, In the 8th arrondissement, 18th section (Fanbourg St. Antoine), M. Albert heads the poll with 73 votes, Ledru Rollin 714, L. Blane Ty b 709, Flocon 610, Caussidiere (6, Garn 657, Dupont (de I’ Eure) 655, &c. In, the 12th see, (that of Poppin-court) M. Lamartine is at the d of the poll, with 548 votes, while, strange to say, M. Ledru Lollin is 27th, with 298 votes. nthe Fan- bourg Antoine, where disturbances were ex- | pected, every thing has gone off quieth In the 10th arrondisaemement, M. de Lamartine again heads the poll, with 778 votes (out of #90), while M. Ledru Rollin is 19th on the: list, with 380 votes. In the 20th section Lamartine has 842 votes, while M, Ledru Rollin is 28th on the list, with 870, yotes. In several other sections of this arrondiase- other r © rtine Pages If the French people shall succeed in that—if they | ¢} shall prove themselves as wise in constructing « proper | constitution as they have proved theselves to. be skil- ful in demotishing the old form of government—if they | shall really form a constitution which shall on one hand guard against violence and anarchy, and on the other against oppression of the poople, they will have achieved, indeed, a great work. ‘They will then be en- titled to the congratulations, not only of this country, | but of the whole civilised world. But if they fail, what then? What then? Can there be a more important inquiry? If France fail. under what form of govern- ment Will she find herself! I suppose it will be out of the question to go back to a constitutional monarch Bourbon family in all its branches Is, 1 take ft, | now odious to the French people. They will hardly | think of reinstating the old imperial dynasty of Napo- | leon, An aristocracy they cannot think of, and what | then must be the result if they fail to establish a re- public? If it come to contests within or we out—if it shall be necessary to resort * press internal discord, or over-" quit possible case ~ ambeen> °* as with. « 0 foree, to re- _come foreign assailants. rrance may find herself in the Such a result would -ove OF & inilitary despotism, ment, as well as of the Eth, the results ave. nearly the same. ‘The results in the P2th avrondissement are not yet known. tu the Yth, arrondissement (Bourg la Reine, and the country in that newhbor- hood) the result is very extragrdina A. Dupo (de Eure) has 926 yoies, M. ‘Arago YR, M. aekae martine 925, M. Garnier Pages 927, M. Cremieux 908, &e, ; while M, Ledru Rollin has only 30 yous, M. Louis Blane 26, M. Klocon 20, M. Albert th, | and M. Rasa 6 | ‘These are the results as far as 4 and it will be seen that they ave «vor | arts of Paris | which were supposed to be the « strongholds of com- | munism. ‘The numbe~ 2 ee eee « of voters. who, have polled | oo -0 0), and in the arrondissements of -wd and St. Demis 60,000. i ‘The returns from the Departments are yet very limited, but they are almost all in favor of the ie | derate party. ht Rouen, the list of the Ceutta Republican Committee has carried the day, against the list of the Central Demoeratic Comunittee, ‘The ever knowa, |! ny ‘dedly ip? J of the moderave party, even in those - ven In some ot the manufacturing districts of the de- partment the democrats have the best of it, but on the whole the republican party: (the moderates) will be the conquerors, Fromethe other depart- ments the returns are very imperfect. Bétrimonr, May 16, 1848. The Democratic Convention—Honorably Acquitted —The Mechanics? Fair--The Taylor and Clay Whigs--Theatricals, &c. The delegates to the democratic national con- vention are already commencing to arrive, and hosts Of strangers from all sections of the Union are crowding into our city. We will have a merry time of it next week, beyond a doubt. Mr. J. Jacobs, of New York, whol mentioned yesterday as having been arrested onthe charge of selling goods without a license, has been honora- ph athietat os by Justice Gray the charge being entirely unfounded. ‘The mechanies’ fair is to be opened to-morrow, at the MWashingzon Saloon, which is filled in every part with splendid specimens of mechanism; some from New York and Philadelphia, but for the mos part the handiwork’ of our own mechanics, t The difficulties between the Taylor whigs and cap whigs, in Baltimore, seem to have been set- tled, and both parties are apparently confident that their first choice will receive the nomination. The Taylor whigs are by no means pleased with the declaration of Gen, Taylor, that Wi will be a can- didate, even should he not receive the nomination of the whi, ention, and they have rebuked him by pl prise themselves to go for the nominee, whoever he may be. I see it stated that George R. Richardson, Esq., the delegate from this city to the national conve tion, is a Taylor whig. This is a mistake, as he has invariably stood aloof from this split in the party, expressing no opinion, but declaring his in- tention to go, heart and soul for the nominee of the whig convention. ‘The Seguins, with their excellent operatic troupe, commence an engagement at the Holliday-street theatre this evening. water under Elder Addams, is The Front-street doing a crowded business. Theatrical and Musical. Boweky Tuxatne.—< Ehrenstein” was repeated last evening, and was performed with excellent effect by the entire dramatis persone, Count William, by Mr. Marshall, was sustained with much ability. Mr. Clarke, as Ferdinand, was equally effective ; and Sick- endorf, by Mr. Burke, kept the house convulsed with laughter throughout the performance. The opening scene in the forest, with Serfs burial place, was ox- tremely grand and imposing, and for scenic effect, fully sustained the high reputation of this popular theatre. Tho banquet or closing scene of the first act. together with the appearance of the spectres, was also extreme- ly well represented, and the whole passed off with en- tire success. The present highly talented company engaged at the Bowery, have been long and favorably known; and this neW, romantic, and melo-dramatic play—foundod on James’ celebrated novel—is got out int manner highly eredifable, “Tho play willbe re- peated this evening ; aif those who have not as yet witnessed the performance, should avail themsolves of the opportunity now presented, ‘The musical plece of the * Deserter,” will also be performed. This is « high- ly attractive bill Cuavam Tuearne.—Though the town is unusually dull for the season of the year, and almost everything iat a standstill, the Chatham holds its own, and is nightly crowded to its utmost capacity. The very admirable manner in which pieces are got up at this house has given it a character with the public as a standard place of amusement, where everything which is presented is sure to please.’ The audionces are com - posed of our most respectable citizens, and the dress cirele is graced by a many a fair lady, and it presents quite brilliant appearance every evening. To-night © performances ure for the benefit of the author of ow York As It Is;"* and that piece will be performed with some new scenes of Mose on the Avenuos, and striking the pavement. ‘The ainusing farce of “Nation- al Defences” and the Spirit of the Waters’ will form the other entertainments Broavway Tuxatne.—The Broadway Theatre was densely crowded last night ; xearcely « seat in the pit, boxes or gallery, being unoceupied. ‘The audience had evidently expected much, it having been annownced that Mr. Anderson was to have made his seeond ap- pearance there ; and they were not, in either point of view disappointed. In the interesting comedy, “ Ede Brother, of Love makes a Man,” Mr Anderson te ‘Charles—a professed scholar—a character whieh he sustained throughout the whole piece #0 admirably as to have elicited frequent outbursts of applause. His attitudes and bearing are at once natural, dignified, and graceful. In his language there is little, if auy. of apparent affectation, But there is not in his voice that melody. which, in an actor. is so necessary to please the ear. ‘This seems his greatest defect. And if it be # de~ feot, it is compensated in him by the great facility wich which he can modulate his tones from the highes to the lowest key. Upon the whole, his talents appear ra- ther better adapted to tragedy than comedy. But » word about the play. Its main features are these ;—A country gentleman has two sons. The elder is hoart and snul devoted to book learning; and by intense study has become so abstracted in himself as to take little or no notice of any thing but his books,— The younger brother ix quite an opposite character. He loves the galeties and the baublog of the worl; and despises learning as useleas lumber. The father prefers the latter to the former. But their uncle, who is an old batchelor, loves the scholor for the very sane reason that his father despises him, (i. ¢.) because he ix so very fond of learning and knowledge. Upon the same principle the uncle despises the younger nephew. Meantime their father goes privately and ob- tains a promise from a lord, that he will give his daughter in marriage to this country gentleman's favor- iteson. By this he designedjto disenherit the “scholar,” who was the rightful heir. “He calcalated that in his moments of abstraction, when absorbed in his studies, he could easily induoe the heir to surrender his birth- right. Aocordingly, on all the preliminaries of the marriage being arranged, he was invited into the sence of the young lady, to sign over his title of all the property to his younger brother. He consented to go but he stillearried his book im his hand. | When he saw the young lady, however, he immediat ame enamoured—though hitherto perfect eles taser He now throws the book out of his hands, and knecls before hes. She in turn ayows love to him. ‘Tho uncle recommends him to her father, and thus learning and knowlelze aro made to triumph over ig- norance, vanity and pageantry, while “love” at the same time is proved, as in the case of “Cymon and Im- phigeane,” “‘tomakea man.”” "Phe respective charae- ters of tho country gentlemam, and his brother, a jus- ive, were admirably sustatued by Messrs. Vache and D. ©. Anderson. Miss Gordon acted her part as the lord's daughter in first rate style; and, as we have already said, the whole performance elicited considera- ble approbation, Crmisty’s: Mixarrets, at Mechanics’ Hall, are black aud harmonious as ever, and perform so admi- rably that many suspect them to be veritable southern hegroes on & visit to the North; and we advise them ta log out that they are not run off by some ardent admirer of liberty. Im truth, they sing and act the genteel me 4ro so perfeotly, and at the «ame time with such refime- ment and elegaves, that it ix no wonder the folkx some- tines ae puzaled to believe them really white folks. They perform this evening as usual, f pnayano’s Pavanasia takes th ngs of the duy for accuracy, beauty of finixh, ai general effect. If any further comfrination of rg curacy were required than iy furnished by the thou- sands of visiters who have visited the country it repre- sents, numerous certigeates of pilots, steamboat cap. tains, and others acquainted with the river, could be adduced; bad the universal satisfaction expressed by Visitors, ahows that it is the Mississippi, and mo mistake, which fs shown. It will be : ple bo eahibited twice to-day, viz: Mertopxow.—At this house the same success con- tinues, Thow Virginia Minstrels are establishing great name aod reputation for themselves, and are welt worth hearing. Mason Gene eat Pow Tromn, at the Minerva Rooms, iz making quite a stir, for such a little body as he is. cis undcubtedly a most winning and amiable, little fellow, and deserves all the caresses he receives. To- AF Me Wilk hold two levees during the day, viz: from 10 to 12, A.M., and 2 to 5, P.M., in addition to his usuak evening ono. He wilt go through all his performances of dancing, statuary, &e., at each exhibition. Me Antuunson, who has made quite a reputation for himself, since he has been in this country, proposes giving a series of musical entertainments in this city, the fist of which wilt take place this evening, at the Apollo Rooms, Mr. A. isa most excellent singer, and. Jead of all the paimt- Wis made a most jadicious selection for this evenin, Among his songs will be. Phili the Faleoner, Happy Yet. Mr. Timm will pre We ean confidently recommend. this news to our readers, Mr. A., with ‘sie fine shag will certainly wake the evening’ pars off plen- Mr Posten will give @ concert gt the Tompkins oum, Staten Lslaud, this even’ gg. ‘gd in it he will introduce all his most celebr-eoq songs Our fellow titizens on Staten Island ar”, eky in having such an opportunity of heating che pest ballad singer of the day, and we (arg gay they will aot neglect to avail themselves of it, PatMo’s Ores House. ‘The Illustrated Pietures are being exhibited here every evening. The manager spares na pains to get them up handsomely. Banxey Wreriass leaves town to-morrow for the West. On his return, we hope to see him where he should be-at one of our principal theatres, playing # round of Irish characters