The New York Herald Newspaper, May 20, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. North" West Comer of Fulton and Nassau ite, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, a = AMUSEMENTS THIS DAY AND EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Wip Usrs—Doveras. | M THEATRE, Chatham etreet.—Cunp or Hk | Roce New Vous aeir Ie—Srinir oy rx Warene MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome- Cuxutry’s | Minera sts—Ermorian Sinorve—BumLesque Danone, &e, atSand SPM PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Honstoa—Banv, Pawanoma ov THm Missummrri, at 3 and 7% P.M. MINERVA ROOMS—Masor Tom Tuvuste’s Exwmerrions, at 10 A. M, Zand 5 P.M. PALMO’S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—Iouvers arep Pious, VAUXHALL GARDEN—Granp ENTERTAINMENT BY THE wumste FAMILY, MELODEON, Bowery—Sinainc, New York, Saturday, May 20, 1848. Ctreulation of the Herald. May 19, Friday... . 0... 2.00 eee eee «18,744 Copt The publication commenced yester iay at 10 minutes past 3, and finished at 15 minutes past 7 o'clock. News from Europe. The Hermann, from Southampton, and Caledo- nia, from Liverpool, are now fourteen days at sea, and therefore fully due. They will bring one week’s later intelligence from all parts of Europe. Irish Petitions—Repeal of the Union. In view of the great events which are now shak- ing the old world to its centre, the condition of Ire- land, and her relations to England, and the world, are peculiarly interesting. Isolated from the rest of Europe, but half subjugated and never conquer- ed, she has been ruled with the bayonet for ages. The grossest tyranny has been always her lot, and whilst mind was progressing and asserting its su- premacy over matter, she alone, until within a few years, has been an exception to the rest of the world. Now, however, she has arisen, and de- spite of the concentrated military force of her op- pressor, she is waging a war—a peaceful war— which must, in the nature of things, be crowned with success. The great difficulty that the cause of liberty has had hitherto to contend against in Ireland, hasbeen a want of unity among her people, and a disinclina- tion on the part of the Catholic clergy to take part in any movement which might lead to the shed- ding of blood. This disunion was planted by the government in the establishment of a national church, to the support of which the people of every faith were bound to contribute—Catholic as well as Protestant. This extremely unjust measure, very naturally arrayed the Catholics against the Protes- tants, and the attitude which they maintain to- wards each other has always been hostile. There never were, in fact, but two parties in Ireland— protestant and catholic. The Protestants were com- posed of the men of wealth and influence, and they alone received government employment or office, and the Catholics were composed of the mere Irish, as they are termed, and were alwaysdooked upon, us indeed they are, in reality, even to this day, a se- parate and distinct race and people. Aslongas thie disunion was preserved, Ireland was incapable of resistance, and was easily ruled in any way that pleased her masters. At the present time, Ireland does not present this feature of a house divided against itself. Years of agitation and discussion of the subject of the ropriety of repealing the connection with Eng- land, have served to strip it of all its complexity, and men of all parties, Protestant and Catholic,have arrived at the deliberate conclusion, that their coun- try should not be legislated for by foreigners.— There is, therefore, unity at last, among the Trish, on one subject, and that the most important on which they could consult; and what is more, the Catholic clergy have given in their adhesion to this union, and have identified themselves with it to a great extent. Truly, the people of Ireland have been long in coming to this conclusion. How they could have been so long divided in opinion on a subject, a very slight consideration of which would immediately lead to a almost self evident conclusion, can only be accounted for by the bitter prejudice with which each party viewed the other. The following sta- tistics, which we take from the report of a speech recently delivered in Ireland, will show at a glance whether or not Ireland has profited by her connec- tion with England. In 1792 the balance of trade between Ireland and England, was £350,000, and upwards, in favor of the former; in 1796, the linen trade had increased 148 per cent above what it had been in 1780; in 1900 the national debt was but £20,000,000, and the number of operatives engaged in industrial occupations 1,400,000; in 1839, with a population of more than seven millions, only 14,870 w@e so employed; in 1840, the exports of manufactures exceeded £500,000, and in 1846 did not €mount to £300,000. In 1780 the linen cloth exported from Ireland was 18,746,902 yards; and in 1796 it was 46,705,319 yards—that is, it had in- creased at the rate of 148 per cent——and the Linen Hall is now a barrack for foreign soldie Here isa picture of Ireland before and since her union with England. From being a large manufacturing and exporting country, she has dwindled down to almost nothing, and her people are forced to de- pend upon one precarious root for subsistance, and in case of its failure, they have no resource but to depend on the charity of the world, or die by star- vation and fever, ax hundreds of thousands of them have done within the last two years. The people—Protestant and Catholic—having thus united in demanding a repeal of a measure which they conceive has been th use of all th ry, have been for months past arming with’ grea, vigor. The mechanics of England can searcely an swer the demand for muskets and other species of fire arms, while the native blacksmiths are engaged exclusively in the manufacture of that formidable weapon, the pike. The Irish press and the Irish leaders are, meantime, disseminating the most violent doctrines, defying the government, and boldly avowing that they are but waiting their op- portunity to strike. There is no concealment—no secresy—no pass-word. Everything is done open. ly and above board—under the very nose of the go- vernment, and in the broad sunlight, the people practise rifle shooting, at a target made to resem- ble the person of the Lord Lieutenant. The go- vernment is concentrating all its strength tomeet the approaching storm; but they are afraid to strike. The people are almost unanimous, and the firing of a single musket in Dublin would be the signal for a revolution that would envelope the whole island in its embrac Both the people and the go- vernment apparently are determined to act on the defensive—indeed, the people avowedly so. Troops are posted in all the publie buildings, cannon are double shotted, and placed in the most commanding positions; the soldiers have, for a time past, slept under arms; the public squares are used as encampments, and as a na- tural consequence of such a state of things, trade and business of all kinds are at a stand, and no- thing is talked of but revolution, and a determina- tion on the part of the people, to be true to them- selves when the emergency comes. Such a condition of affairs as this is, cannot last, nor is it expected to continue much longer. A collision is inevitable, or the cession of the repeal of the union must come quickly. Should that eolli- sion come, the most fearful carnage will be the consequence; for the most intense hatred is engen- dered on both sides, and war to the handle will be waged. No sooner, however, will that collision occur, than England places her existence asa mo- narchy in jeopardy; for materials, the most in- flammable, are piled mountain high at the foot of the throne itself, which a small spark will ignite, want of aliment ta sagtain tt ‘Che great probleta of Irish polities is about to be solved—perhaps in blood, perhaps One. thing, however, is certain—that edits soon be repealed, by either the sword, or by timely cons cession. * . Frencu Arraims—Tus Nationan Cowveytion: The national convention of France was to meet on the fourth of May, and accordingly that inipor- tant body of men are in the full tide of experiment, either successful or unsuccessful. The newspaper press in this metropolis, and in the neighboring cities, have been speculating a good deal on the probable issue of the proceedings of the French re- volution, and the French convention. Some of the journals in this city, which expected nothing but blood and murder at their elections, have very be- nevolently postponed those conclusions till the meeting of the convention, at which they predict those scenes will take place. The New York Ex- press, the Commercial Advertiser, and one or two other papers, appear to indulge in these predictions of despondency on the movements of the French convention, The Tribune, since the defeat of the socialists in Paris, has given up all speculation, and now contents itself with calling all those who don’t believe its views about Fourierism, such names as are classical at the Five Points and Cor- laer’s Hook. In Philadelphia, and other cities, the independent press generally have high hopes of the success of the French convention. This convention, now in session, is composed of nine hundred members, from all the departments of France, elected by a constituency of probably five or six millions of voters. Our own opinion is, from a personal knowledge of the French of the present day, and from a comparison of their poli- tical intelligence with that which prevails in ingland and the United States, that they will be more successful than their detractors of the Eng- lish press, or their feeble imitators in the Ameri- can press, give them credit for. The French of the present day have shown themselves,in a great and important election, as capable of conducting their affairs as we are in this country. In fact, the leading men throughout that republic, have been educated in political action for the last thirty years, Although there were only two hundred thousand voters scattered throughout France un- der the old regime, yet the practice has spread in- telligence among the great mass of the people, and has been the means of producing the quiet in the elections in Paris. During the existence of the old republic, when France contained only twenty- five millions of people, their first convention con- sisted of twelve hundred members, all of whom were utterly ignorant of legislative action, or the orderly proceedings which should govern such a body. Atthe present day it is altogether differ- ent. Another objection to the convention is, that it is composed of only one body, and that they will probably give a constitution to France of a similar eharacter, with a directory or president; but not of two legislative bodies, like the Senate and House of Representatives in this country. This plan is objected to as impracticable, and as being likely to lead to danger. We think differently. Our legis- lative bodies, it 1s true, are divided into two cham- bers ; but itisa mere paperdivision. The real ac- tion of the masses of the people of the United States, springs from the representatives of the two parties—the democrats and their antagonista—and this principle of action must prevail in all repub- lics, and will prevail in the French republic. A single legislative body, if a measure passes through acertain number of committees, so as to prevent hasty action, is just as good for practical purposes, and perhaps better, than two bodies, as we have them organized in this country. The organization of the legislature in two chambers, is a mere tech- nical imitation of the English system, and origi- nated in the social distinctions brought here by the feudal principles of past ages, between the aris- tocracy and the rest of the community. We might enlarge on this subject at great length, but these brief views are enough. We have full cenfidence in the success of the French conven- tion, and in their ability to establish a complete and comprehensive government for France, with only one chamber. It is true, the great mass of the republic will be divided into two parties, and their representatives will assume the same divi- sions as we have in this country; but a single chamber and a single executive will probably an- swer the purpose in France, as a great republic of Europe, better than any other form of government. She is in no danger from a coalition of monarchs. She is now the greatest power on the face of the earth. She has a population of thirty-five millions, has a standing army of half a million, and able to send two millions of armed men, at any moment, to the frontiers. She has the largeet and most effi- cient navy in the world, with the exception of that of England. Her press is free and her people are united, and around her, from the Pyrenees to the Alps, from the Alps to the Rhine, and from the Rhine to the ocean, she is enclosed with a bul- wark of safety, in consequence of the revolutions that are going on in those kingdoms. England ir frightened at her position, and the English press, the English ministers, or the English Parliament, dare not excite the popular feeling of France or her hostility. Let England, at any moment, show a disposition to cross the track of France, in her foreign policy, and France, united, energetic, and powerful, could, in one week,. transport an army of two hundred thousand democrats to her shores, who would fight over again the battle of Hastings and conquer the descendants of the An- glo-Saxons and Normans of the present day. We should not be at all surprised, before a year is pass- ed over, unless the English n try and aristo- eracy take care how they indulge in their political opposition, to see a French army entering London, and proclaiming a republic throughout the United Kingdom. AxnivaL or Geyerat Scorr.—We uuderstand that a committee from New Jersey have chartered a steamboat, to wait the arrival of the Petersburg, the vessel in which General Scott embarked gt Vera Cruz for this port. When that vessel arrives, he will be prevailed upon to enter the steamboat, an? be conveyed in ber to the point nearest the re- sidence of his family. We also learn, that as soon as the Petersburg comes in sight, a salute will be fired from the Narrows, which will give us due no- tice of the arrival in our waters of the second con- aueror of Mexico. Later rrom Havana.—The arrival of the steam- 'r Guadalquiver from Havana, has put us in posses. sion of files of the Faro Industrial, and Gaceta de la Habana, to the 14th instant. We have to thank Mr. Allen, of the pilot boat Washington, for his po- liteness in bringing us up a copy of the Gaceta up to the latest date, viz: the Mth. The Guadalquiver has come on here, we under- stvnd, to be refitted. From Cuba, there is not much news. From ( enfuegos, we learn that the surveys, &c., for a Jine of railroad between that city and Santa Clara, are nearly concluded, and much activity will be chown in carrying this work out. The benefits resulting from it will be great to that part of the Island. Ci- enfuegos is now lighted at night, and much satis- faction is expressed at this improvement, The opera company, at Havana, \seems to be broken up, as we see that Rameini and his wife, both prominent singers in it, have been giving concerts at Cienfuegos. At the conclusion of their last one, the lady was presented by the audience with a splendid pair of bracelets, A quantity of church ornaments, sent from Yu- to Habana, for sale, were disposed of at that place; the amount realized was $61,390, which to be spelled to the purchase of means to assist in saving unfortunate Yueatecos from the horrors with which they are now overwhelmed. Don Castro Jose Iturralde, one of the editors of the Furo Industrial, lett Havana on the 10th inst in the } for this port. Le propos:s to stay some time and correspond with his paper, iving the Cubanos some ideas of the United States. file ier aid to be a talented mas, we Na snd nisducew easton thai wold anty nd for} "tus Ravnwan ConveM iON we hows ov New Von The twa fagtions of thie State forming the democratic patty~-the old liunk» ersiand the barnburners, are ve held private meetings in ‘ity, on their Way to Baltimore to meet the other members of the gen- eral eonvention there. “There has been a good deal f commotion about Tammany Hall and the oyster cellars, and also some excitement among the poli+ ticians, in relation to these doings. ‘The general inquiry has been, what candidate each faction is in favor of, and what policy it means to pursue on reaching the convention. There has been some difficulty in procuring information of this kind, in consequence of the secrecy with which these pri- vate meetings have been held. Yet leaks have been discovered. The delegates of the hunker party have made no particular developments in favor of any candidate, although many of the members are known to be favorable to the nomination of Ge- neral Cass, who, it is said, has 120 votes for him in the convention. Their most prominent principle of action seems to be hostility and hatred to the barn- burners, the Wilmot proviso, and mulatto democ- racy of various shades. Their love and affection have been most unequivocally shown to be of the highest quality, and of the greatest strength, to- wards the spoils of office, or a portion of the annual expenditures of the fifty millions of dollars made by the administration. This faction professes to be decidedly in favor of the institution of slavery being extended into new territory and new acquisitions under the treaty with Mexico. The delegates generally are old politicians and old office holders, many of whom have grown rich on the spoils of office, and who wish to retain posses- sion still of the control of the government and the direction of affairs in high places. Mr. Polk pro- bably is their first choice as a candidate, although many of them profess to be in favor of General Cass. The barnburners, as they are now developed, consist of the backbone, or vertebra, of the old Van Buren interest in this State, which became very despondent on the fall of that dynasty. In some of their previous conventions, and in their journals, they have indicated a very favorable opinion to- wards General Taylor; but we understandfiow, that from recent events, there is little prospect of their taking up that distinguished man under any circum- stances. Their first love and particular candidate is undoubtedly Martin Van Buren, and the dynasty connected with his name and fortunes; but as the restoration of the Bourbons is almost an impos- sibility in political affairs, on either side of the Atlantic, we believe that they will go,as their next choice, should they be admitted into the conven- tion, for Thomas H. Benton. Their love for the spoils is probably about as strong and as pure as that of the old hunkers. For many years past they have been living out of the government; and the prospect of the Croton pipe being withdrawn from their lips, isa terrible misfortune, and frightens them almost into hysterics. We have no doubt that the movements, senti- ments and purposes of these two factions, will have more effect and influence on the Baltimore conven- tion, and on the results to be produced by that bo- dy, than those of delegates from any other State in that body. The democratic candidate for Pre- sident stands little chance without a union between the democratic elements in this State. Whether this union can be effected at the Baltimore conven- tion seems to be very doubtful. In the midst of such a difficulty, and the abandonment of General Taylor by the barn-burners, the prospect of Mr. Clay as a prominent candidate of the whig conven- tion, begins to revive. There is, no doubt, among the politicians of the whig party, a strong personal feeling for Mr. Clay’s nomination—more so than for that of any other man, available or otherwise ; but the gratification of that passion will depend al- together on the solution of the Wilmot proviso question in the Baltimore convention. If the barn- burers be kicked out of that body, and a rumpus be created there, the probability will be that Mr. Clay’s chances for nomination will be the best of all others. In such contingency General Taylor, General Scott, Mr. Webster, and all other whig candidates, will be set aside for the present, and the two parties may again go into the election, with Mr. Polk or some other man, on one side, and Mr. Clay on the other. Orrra Movements.—We learn that negotiations have been commenced, with a prospect of success- ful termination, between Benedetti, including the rest of the Astor Place opera troupe, and the ma- nager of the Broadway theatre, for an engagement during a short season, to begin about the middle of next month. The music of the operas and other appurtenances, which were at first under the con- trol of some of the creditors of the ci devant ma- nagers, have been liberated, and taken out of the hands of the sheriff, and are now under the control of Benedetti and his associates, thus enabling them to give, during the short season at the Broadway theatre, a succession of some of the recent operas, with perhaps some new ones, if possible, before the closing of that theatre, on the fourth of July next. We shall have, therefore, according to all ap- pearances, a bit of an opera season before next re- gular season, We have also been informed that arrangements are making of entirely a new gharacter, and with new men, for a legitimate opera season at the Astor Place theatre, during next winter. Mr. Fry, the composer of “Leonora,” a musical gentleman from Philadelphia, has just returned from a visit to Paris and Italy. He, in conjunction with other parties, has had several negotiations with Benedet- ti and the troupe, and there is a strong probability of an arrangement being made between them, which will enable Mr. Fry, as manager, during the ensuing winter, to open the Italian Opera in New York, on an entirely new footing, with competent persons, abundant means, and better skill in opera affairs and general details. The failure of the re- cent Opera grew out of the mismanagement and ignorance of the various secret committees and private cabals who governed Sanquirico and Patti, ending as it did in revolution, defalcation, bank- ruptey, repudiation, &e. &c. With regard to the late Opera management, we un- derstand that several of the subscribers, under the advice of counsel, will commence an action against the proprictors of the Astor Opera House, accord- ing to the new code of practice recently establish- ed by the Legislature of this State. By that sy tem of law proceeding, the suit will be commene- ed by a personal examination of the proprietors of that theatre before a judge, in order to ascertain wh ther they, as proprietors, are responsible for the fail ure of the Opera, and the delinquency perpetrated on the subscribers, of one-third of their subscription money. In this process, probably all the proprie- tors, private committees, and stage managers will be included, and will be examined and questioned before the judge, as to the exact responsibility which each party ought to bear in the unhappy and discreditable bankruptcy of the Opera. These proceedings will, no doubt, produce some curious developements, and we are now inform- ed that they will be commenced next week, in a legal way. ane Sporting Intelligence. Tue Races Yesteoay.—Fashion won the four mile race, over the Union course, yesterday, distancing Bostona in the first heat. Time, 8:17. In the two mile race, Traveller was the victor. Time, first heat, 3:54 ; second, 3:56; third, 3:56. Tue Tor over the Centreville course (which took place immediately upon the close of the sports at the Union), between Lady Suffolk, Lady Sutton, and Lady Moscow, was won by Lady Sutton, Time, 2:33-~2:33-— 2:35-2:37 2:38-2:36, tor: ‘The late hour in the evening at which the sport ter#! K. te oatimated at about $1500, minated, precludes a full report this morning. It will be given, however, to-morrow, It was an exciting day throughout, and one which th sportsmen of this vi- cinity will long remember. Pinvnag Haute, Why could not the Common Couneil have some half « dosen ar mote public baths,conatricted on the cheapest plan, for the benefit of the poorer classes in gertain lo- calities about thewharves, &c.,in this city? There nited States that possesses. such z: | Sas city, in point of locationand general capabilities, for such an improvement, and no city stands more in need of free baths for its humbler and poorer classes of citizens. The ad- vantages of frequent bathing and cleanliness, as a means of preserving health, need no recommenda- tion; but where timber is so cheap, and our island city is so surrounded with pure, wholesome sea- water on every side, immediate steps should be ta- ken by the Common Council to insure this blessing to the citizens now, in the commencement of the warm weather. The restrictions of the Common Council, in respect to bathing, is an arbitrary and unjust course of policy, and totally at variance with the principles of our free institutions. If a little boy, with the dirt and mire of a week's gath- ering, on his person, make an effort to steal a washing out of the water that rolls freely, purely and invitingly around us, he is no sooner seen than he is pounced upon by some police- man, and placed under arrest. And what for? For violating an arbitrary and unjust law, which places the Common Council in the position of the fabled “dog in the manger,” that would neither eat the hay itself, nor allow the hungry ox to do it either. The citizens are fully entitled to the use of the ri- ver, if they choose to coptest the right; but a few hundred dollars would furnish a sufficient appropria- tion for the construction of cheap and usful pub- lic baths, in the vicinity of some of the wharves, to be constructed at convenient distances on the North and East rivers. Some of these could be attached to some of the public docks or piers; or if not there, it is quite an easy matter to select locations. A care taker for each could be selected, to be paid by the Common Council, to whom he should be directly responsible for the proper dis- charge of his duties; anda code of regulations could be passed into a law by the Board, which would give character and efficiency to the plan. This would be so obvious an improvement, that we feel confident the new Common Council will take it up, as one of their reforms, right away. To deprive the poorer classes of citizens of the advan- tages of free bathing by law, and not to provide them with the means of availing themselves of such a necessary comfort, so as to be within the pale of the law, is as unjust as it is arbitrary, and makes the people feel, during a hot summer’s day, like Tantalus himself, steeped chin-deep in the water, which, thirsting for, he could not even catch a drop to swallow. The Common Council, also, in not making some effort to cause owners of the ferries to lower their prices, perpetuate this arbitra- ry ordinance—for the poorer classes cannot well afford to pay the ferriage to cross over the rivers to some convenient spot in which to bathe ; and thus they are kept completely prisoned in. They, also, cannot with safety walk any allowable dis- tance within the precincts of the city for this pur- pose, without their blood getting up to fever heat, when it is always dangerous to go into the water. ‘We trust to see this matter taken up with becoming spirit, and immediate efforts made to carry out so desirable a plan—as between high ferriage on the one hand, and arbitrary and oppressive restrictions on the other, they are kept completely prisoned up in our city ; for it is a fact, beyond contradiction, that many of the poorer citizens, who wallow in filth and idleness in the lanes and purlieus of our city, often pine away in squalid filthiness, unable to get an opportunity of washing themselves tho- roughly through want of means. If we had public baths, too, we could have proper health regulations introduced ; and the sooner these reforms are ef- fected the better. Dearn amon@ THE OLp Knickrrvockers.—Dur- ing the last few months death has been carrying off'a number of old Knickerbockers, with great ra- pidity, in this metropolis. We have recorded the decease of John Jacob Astor, Jacob Harvey, Henry Brevoort, and four or five others, aged and highly respectable citizens, all of whom have gone off from this sublunary scene within the last few months. The most recent were Jacob Harvey and Henry Brevoort, both of them citizens of great respectabi- lity and worth, and possessed of some peculiar cha- racteristics which endeared them to their friends and acquaintances. Jacob Harvey, in his life time, was well known as a character peculiarly be- nevolent, urbane, jovial, kind, and generous. He died not so rich in the goods of world some of his cotemporaries, though equally rich in good name and reputation.— Henry Brevoort is the most recent among these deaths. He was a descendant of the old Knickerbocker stock, and died wealthy.— He was a man of fine taste in painting, literature, and intellectual pursuits of every kind. He owned a large property in the fashionable part of the city, where-he erected a splendid house, elegantly adomed and furnished in the Italian style; for he was quite a connoisseur in the arts, anda man of fine taste. His property has been estimated at over a million, part of which came by marriage with a lady from the South, said to have been of immense wealth. The chief foundation, how- ever, of his fortune, consisted in several acres of ground, in the very heart of the most fashionable part of the city. In ancient times— and here in New York fifty or a hundred ye ago are times of great antiquity—his parents resid- ed on this apot, which was their farm and paternal inheritance, and here it is said they raised vegeta- bles and other products, which they daily carried for sale to the market. ‘This is a highly honorable parentage; but the race of steady, solid, wealthy people, ‘who stood with their wagonsat the market and sold fresh and wholesome butter, fowls, meat, eggs, &e., is long since extinct amongst us, and we get these things now, none improved, at the tenth or eleventh hand. Mr. Brevoort also added to the lands he inherited from his father, by the purchase of other lots in the neighborhood. The original farm consisted of only about eleven acres— a very small quantity of land for a farm—and yet an immense and almost invaluable quantity of land in the heart of a great city like ours. Movements of Distinguished Individuals. Gon. Cadwalader arrived at Pittsburgh, on the 15th inst , on his way to Philadelphia. Gen, Shields arrived in New Orleans on the 11th inst., from St. Louis. Quitman arrived at Vicksburg on the Sth inst. on his way to Jackson. Arrangements were being made to give & public reception. Major Bliss arrived at New Orleans, from Baton Rouge, on the 10th instant. The Picayune says he meee & brief visit, and was in excellent health *) te, BLY or THE PresnyreRtan CHURCH, —Meetine at Battrvor he annual session of this body commenced thir morning, at 11 o'clock, at the First Presbyterian church. ‘The attondance of legates was very large, and with the crowded auditory who assembled, completely filled the church. The morning was occupied by religious exercises, incident to the oceasion. and the delivery of an eloquent intro- ductory discourse, by the Rov. Dr. James Thoraville, of South Carolina, moderator of the last assembly.— Baltimore Patriot, 18th inst. Frres.--The New London Star, of the 18th inst., says :—Yesterday (Wednesday,) the oakum fac. tory, known an Briggs’ factory, in the north part of the city, was entirely destroyed. havo originated from the friction of some of the machi- nery, af no fire was used for any purpose whatever in the building. Mr. Charles Briggs, the proprietor, will lea heavy loser, large siderable oakum and junk belonging to government. ‘The samo manufactory was burned once before, about tom yeurs ago, A large building in Ruxbury known. as the steam bakery. was burned on the night of the 17th inst. The building was owned by Aaron D. Williams. Eaq.. and occupied by Messrs, Baxter & Kimball, as a manufac- of entin paper hangings. The lose to Mesers, B, & on which there was no Messrs, Smith and Corthell lost a insurance, Building insur * ArrointMeNT By THE Presipgntr—LEdward Mc- Crady to be attorney of the United States for the dis- triet of South Carolina, re appointed. The fire is supposed to | uantity of junk, as also the United States, con- | FO ’e were placed in possession of some laler news from Mexico, last evening. It was rumored at Tampico that a quorum of the members of the Mexican Congress had assembled at Queretaro,and that that body had consequently been organized.— The report, however, was not generally credited. The yellow fever is very prevalent at Tampico ; Lieut. Bowman, of the 7th infantry, has been a vietim to its ravages. The proceedings in Congress, yesterday, were not particularly important, except, perhaps, in the Senate, where the bills making appropriations for the West Point Academy, and for the admission of Wisconsin into the Union, were passed. The House was amused by various harangues on that old and worn out topic, the slavery question, to the utter disregard of pressing public business, The usual market reports, shipping intelligence, &e., will be found below. LATE FROM MEXICO. RUMORED ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS, Death of Lieut. Bowman. Murder-of am American. he. be. be, Avavsta, May 19, 1848. ‘The special overland express has been received, with advices from New Orleans to the 14th inst. ‘The steamship Propeller, Captain Stanton, had arri- ved with Tampice papers to the 7th inst. Lieut. Jenks Bowman,of the 7th Infantry Regiment, died at Tampico on the 6th inst., of yellow fever, which is said to be quite prevalent. It was rumored that a quorum of Congress had got together at Quaretero, but well informed Mexicans considered the report unfounded. The steamship Telegraph was to leave Brazos Santi- agoon the 10th. An American named Towers, was murdered near Matamoras, recently, by Mexican servants, whose ob- ject was robbery, and who escaped with their booty. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIBST SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasntxatox. May 19,1848, convened at the usual hour, when it was by the Vice President, and proceeded to the consideration of the morning business. It was, on motion, decided that when the Senate ad- journ, it should do so until Monday next. PRIVILEGES TO SPANISH STRAMERS. Mr. Dix, of New York, from the Committee on Com- merce, reported bill in’ favor of permitting Spanish steamers to land passengers and mails in our ports without paying tonnage duties, which was read twice and ordered to be engrossed, when it was read the third time and passed. Mr, Dix also roported a bill from the same commit- tee, in favor of authorizing the issue of registers to Howard & Sons’.Spanish steamers, when it was road the second and third timo, and passed. WEaT POINT ACADEMY. Mr. Aturrtox, chairman of the committee on f- hance, moved to take, up the wpprotiation bill for the support of the Wost Point Academy, which was agroed to, when Mr. Atherton offered an amendment 10 the Lill In favor of appropriating two thousand dollars for the payment of the expenses of the Board of Visiters, ‘The bill, as amended, was then read third time, and passed. ADMISSION OF wisconsin. Mr. Bricut, of Indiana, moved to take up the bill for the admission of Wisconsin as a State into the Fe- deral Union, which was agreed to. ‘Tho bill was then, after a brief consideration, read the second and third time and passed. PRIVATE BILLS, The Senate then, on motion, proceeded to the consi- deration of private’ bills, several of which were taken up, considered, and passed. Senate adjourned over till Monday. House of Mapecsentatives, The House convened at the usual hour. The Spea- ker called it to order, when the journal was read and approved. COLLECTION DistRIcTs. The House took up and passed bills for tho ment of collection districts at Whitehall, New York ; Wareham, Massachusetts ; Brunswick, Georgia, and at Buckville, South Carolini ‘THE MACEDONIAN’S EXPENSES, Mr. Hasxeit, of Tennessee, moved to take up the bill in favor of paying the Macedonian’s: expenses,which was lost. THE PRIVATE CALENDAR--HODGES’ SLAVE CASE. Mr. Rocxwext, of Connecticut, moved that the house resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, on the State of the Union, and proceed to the consi- deration of the regular order of business, which was adopted, when the house went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Sims, of South Carolina, in the chair. The private calendar was taken up. Hodges’ slave case came up first. Mr. Cuarmax, of Maryland, advocated the bill— while Mr. Tuck, of New Hampshire, and Mr. Dickey, opposed it. Mr. Rhett, of South Carolina, advocated the passage of the bill. The debate was very animated to-day and brought out some of the best talents of the house. Among the speakers wore Mr. Stephens of Georgia, Mr. Garnet uncan, of Kentucky, and others, Mr. Sternexs made an animated and exciting speech in favour of the rights of the South, and the preserva- tion of the Union, which quite electrified the 3 The Committee then rose and reported the bill to the house without amendments, when it was read a third time and passed. On motion, the house then adjourned over till to- morrow, Saturday. Steamship America, Boston, May 19, 1848. The lar serge America, Captain Judkins, from Ne York, arrived at Halifax on the 13th instant, at 5 A.M + and left at 61; A.M., for Liverpool. United States Senators. New Haven, Conn., May 19. The Hon. R. Baldwin, and the Hon. Trueman Smith, were this elected Senators, to represent the State in the United States Senate, from the 4th of March next, by six majority, on joint ballot. Markets. May 13.—Cotton—Middling has ad- vanced $; and %. Sugar and Molasses are without alteration. Flour is firm but inactive ; Illinois, $4 75. Freights 70, but few engagements. Exchange—no al- teration. 14th.—Cotton—The sales during the week amount to 25,000 bales, at an advance of 4; middling is now 534 a 63. Sugar im limited demand, and prices unchanged ; Fair, 33f 8%. Molasses limited. Flour— Arrivals small, stock limited, and prices advanced. Freights—rates steady, 9-16ths ; American, 17-32d ; British vessels for Liverpool unimproved. Bostox, May 19,—Flour—The market continued hea- vy, and we notice sales of 500 bbls. Geneseo, &e., with other good western brands, at $6 371; to $650. Corn —Sales of 5000 bushels were made, including Southern, with northern yellow, at 52c to 57¢; sales of 800 bush- cls were made at 80c. Oats—Sales of 1000 bushels were made at 52c, Provisions were rather heavy. ‘There was no change in freights. Auwany, May 19.—Receipts by canal within the past twenty-tour hours: flour, 16,800 bbls; barley, 3,300 bushels; rye, 600 do; pork, 700 bbls. Sales of 2500 bbls of flour were mado, ineluding Genesee, Oswego and other western brands, at $575 to $6. Corn—Sales of 3000 bushels were made at S4c. Barley—Sales of 6400 bushels were made at Tle to 75e. Oats—Sales of 2000 bushels were mado at 46}¢e. There was no change in provisions, and the market was inactive. New ,Onurax Shippt telligence. New Onueawn May 1-1 ship Devonshire, Boston: bark Elizabeth, and schr Mary Eliza. Ich, eld Martha Washi 4 ship Bay State; bark Oberlin: brigs Susan Solle, Georgiana; sehr Montano, Boston, Arr ship Louisa; bark Liberius. Theatrical and Musical, Boweny Tweatae.—“ Money” was repented last evening—Mr. Clark playing the part of Evelyn, ably supported by tho excellent east selected to represent this popular comedy, from Bulwer, The part of Graves, by Burke, was performed with his usual comic powers and ability. As a stock actor, few are more popular. Stout, by Warden, was well sustained; his personation, throughout, displayed much talent—and, as a rising actor, Mr. W. promises to become popular in his pro- fession. ‘The character of Clora, by Mrs. Phillips, was admirably personated; and Mra Abbott, ax Georginin, sustained the part with effect. This evening, will be performed “Wild Oats,” and “Douglas.” Both picees will be represented by a talented and effective cnst— Mesers, CI Burke, nd ‘Tilton, wlil take the prinei in * Wild play the character of Young N which Dyott will appear as ory oung Norval. s! ‘The bill will be found highly attractive, and the cast judicious- ly chosen. Cuatnam Tueatae.—As usual, there was a jam house at this theatre last night, and the manner in which things are done up, deserves all the applause and patronage it obtains. The performances com- menced with the melo drama of the “Miller and his Men,” in which Mr. Varry handsomely sustained tho character of Grindhoff, to Mrs, Jones Ravina, which was performed in her usual beautiful and impressive style. All the parts were well sustained. and received with bursts of applause, Miss Delorain, the favorite lit tle danseuse of this theatre, appeared in a Highland reol. and. as ix the cage on all occasions, for the grati- | fleation of the admiring audience, had to re-appear, and was long and poy | applauded. The great attrac tion, “New York as it Is,’”’ was repeated with several sooner--Mone on the avenue and striking the nts, Joe, by Mr. Winans, kept the house in TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, be rae ot as, or the wif! whish was weil recived, The Clistham, under tho nus jor mottugemont of MF, Chanfrau, t* doing a heavy usiness, and has already reached a higher point of public favor than any similar ostablishment in the city, Broapwar Tuxatar.—Pho splendid play of “ Gisip- pus, or the Forgotten Frignd,” was performed at this house last evening, before crowded and fashionable audience. Mr. Anderson is at present the attraction at this theatre, and to our liking his performance of © Gisippus ” is his best work, It is a most interesti and admirable character, portraying the workings of the mind of a high and sensitive character, who makes all sucritices in the cause of friendship, and by the force of circumstances is borne down by apparent in- gratitude from those for whom he gave up all. Such » character affords ample scope for the fine acting of Mr. A., and the repeated bursts of applause with which he was greeted during the play showed how thoroughly his rendering of his part was appreciated. The plot of the piece is somewhat long and complicated, but the interest in it did not flag for one moment; indeed, we never saw so large an audience #0 thoroughly bound down, as it were, by the acting on the sti ‘Mr. Van- denhoff was most admirable in his part of the friend of Gisippus, and Miss Wallack was also excellent. Alto- gether, “ Gisippus” was received with all the favor which such an interesting piece, 60 well acted and put on the stage, deservod. At the conclusion of the piece, both Mr. Anderson and Mr. Vandenhoff were called before the curtain, and received the renewed applause of the audience, Vaurnatt Garven.—The Kilmiste family continue to be the attraction at this house. They have proved themselves to be a most talented and versatile family, and their vocal, instrumental, aud ‘Terpsichorean per- formances, are well worth witnessing. CastLx Garpex.—The hot summer weather which has come upon us, will make the sacred concert here to-morrow evening, quite a delightful affair. What with the solemn strains of Lothia: magnificent band, and the unsurpassable promenades around this elegant. establishment, no more delightful resort can be offered to our citizens. Mrtoprox.—This house continues crowded nightly. The tact and enterprise shown by the manager has gained for him a host of patrons. It is a most genteel and pleasant place of amusement, Patmo’s Orrna Hovse.—The illustrated pictures to be exhibited this evening will, we understand, be of the most clegant description. Curisty’s Mixstaets give two concerts to-day, viz.: at 3 and 8 P. M.—thus affording an opportunity for families and others, who do not go out at night, to hear them, To say they aro capital minstrels, is not enough —they are the best wo ever hoard; and, if there is any one who has not heard them, we recommend them to go right off and atone for such an extraordinary omis- sion, The afternoon concert of to-day, by-the-by, is the last afternoon ono they will give.’ The evening ones go on as usual, Baxvano’s Payonams.—This splendid Panorama is one of the lions of New York. Such an extraordinary picture has never been seen before; and, while gazing on it, one can scarcely believe it was the work of one man’s industry and peravverance. It will be exhibited twice to-duy, vis.: at 3, and 7% P.M. Mason Gexenar Tom Tuvan closes his exhibitions to-day, much to the grief of hundreds, if not thousands, of his friends, who all enthusiastically admire the little fellow. ‘To make the parting as easy as he can, he will exhibit three times, in the course of the day and eve- ning. At each time he will go through his gracefuk exhibitions of dancing, statuary, &c, His hours wilh be 10 A. M., 2and 8 P.M. Screntiric prtioN.—It may not be unknown. to some, at least, of our readers, that the faculty of Harvard College have connected with that time-ho- nored institution Professor Louis Agassiz, one of the most distinguished naturalists of the age, and that he is zealously laboring te develope the unexplored sec- tions of this country. Ho has devoted ‘much time in elaborating and perfecting tho science of natural his- tory in the United States, and for that purpose haa travelled over most of the States. During the past winter he was in South Carolina and the adjoining States. Following up this ideh. we understand that Mr. W. H. Tappan, a young artist of Boston, who has been connected with Professor Agassiz for the last two. yearn, left this city day before yesterday on the steamer Martha, on a scientific excursion to the Rocky Moun- tains, to Oregon, and perhaps to California, Mr. Tappan will make accurate drawings of all the uatu- ral objects, and preserve *pecimens of all the curiost- ties to be found in the extensive region which he de- signs to explore. He is also engaged to add to the Royal Museum of Paris, the Royal Society of Berlin, and the Museum of Neufe! in Switzerland, The enterprize is a hazardous one, but it will not be without gratifying results.—St. Louis Repub. May 11. Hon. Witutam Brent, Jr., late charge d’affaires to Buenos Ayros, died at’ his residence near Alexan- dria, Va., on Saturday last. The Weekly Herald. The Weekly Herald will be ready for delivery at nine o'clock this morning. It will contain our foreign cor - respondene received by the Cambria; the interesting political intelligence of the wock, &0., &c., &o. Single copies sixpence. Knox, of 128 Fulton Street, by Special Ap- nt Hatter to their Majesties the “People,” invites attention w summer style of white Beavers, which are universaliy edged as the ns of taste and beauty. as, ns, Millets, and other styles of summer Hata a endless va- riety. A splendid assortment of Children's Straw Hats, of the Ia test Paris modes, vis; La Greeque, La Republique, Bonnet d'En- fants, Victoire, La Juenuese, Paille Blane, &c,, Ke, received Ty 1@ last steamer, and for ‘sale at this Emporium of Taste and Fashion, forpentlemen, and they feel warranted in saying that hibit country, The style will consist of several different ‘kinds, of the utmost lightness and elogance, with a most superior and tasteful kind of t altogether forming a tout ensemble of all that is new and beautiful in the art. A splendid assortment of Paris made straw goods for children and infants will be opened at, ‘same time, consisting of different styles, in materials of muxpas= ing beauty, entirely new, and highly attractive, Hats for Hot Weather_Genin 214 Broadway, is now propared to exhibit to hiv friends and the publie ‘most magnificent stock of Summer Hats ever introduced in this city. They consist of pure white, pearl and drab Beaver, with it and novel for his A trimmings, manufactured expressly for his use. ich variety of French, East Indian, English and American Straw Hate, Paris made Straw Hats for youths and children. Fishing Caps, and every kind of light and efogant Hats, for summer wear, caloulated te screen the head and ensure coolness and comfort. GENIN, 214 Broadway. On the shady side, Scott's New and Cheap Furnishing Store, 157 Fulton street, near Broadway. Ifyou want a fine handsome well made Shirt, gu and buy one of Scott's dollar-and-a-half Shirts, and, our word for it, you will never buy another in Broadway, Indeed, they are fully equal to some for which we paid §2 and $225 in Broadway, He has also on hand an excellent variety of Stocks, Bosoms, Collars, Gloves, Cravats and Pocket Handker- chiefs, Ke. all ‘of which he offers at a deduction of twenty per Gi Judge for yourselves. A Reward of $5000 to 1000, to any store In this country that will produce « better pair of French Boots for or $7, than our friend Youngs, opposite our office, sells for $4 } do, fine gaiters and shoes en mught cheaper of our friend than in any other, -Erench boots §4 30, usually 65 or $7. Call and see hima, cor. of Fulton and Nassau streets, THE DOCTOR. H. B. Jones, 14 Ann street, continues to sell ‘at the same (ag el tena for cash, fine Calf Boots at $3 0 to b+ French Boots, $4 o: Freuch Pat. Leather Oxford ad Congress Gaiters, $3 50; first quality French Pat, Leather Boota, MN $7. “All goods warranted to give satisfaction. H. B. JONES, Aun street. Richelieu Gold Pens—Fountain Attachments sThose Pens are sold by B. E. WATSON & CO., 15 Wall street , For finenose, flexibility, and durability, they are unsurpassed.— ‘They are now offering a “Fountain Attachment,” with which » Pagy may be written, without renewing the ‘The “Attach- pent ls duple, and can be adjusted to any Pen for 25 cents Sold also by J. ¥, Savage, 92 Fulton street, Watches! watches! watches! Persons wish- ing to buy a good gold or vilver watch, will find such at J. Y, Savage, Jr, 18 Wall street, who is welling 3) per cent under the uumual trade. prices, and. warran watches to keop necurace time, Strangers wishing good watches will do well to give him a call before purchasing, as they will Ue fairly dealt with. on the upper corner of Broadway and. Murra pleasure in recommending to all who may wish to procure a fine daguerreotype picture; an examination of the pictures made nt this celebrated gallery, will satisfy any one that our recommenda tion is but a just tribute to merit, New C: street, we ti Tens, &e.—We would ifvite coun. bo the large, Stock of Tens, Coffee, Su- |, &e. of J. O. FOWLER, Now. Io in, selling. good ‘Orange county 188d; Orleans Sugar 24 and 28 64 71s; be: S3¢ cents; Stuart's yellow 8 cents; good Lamp Oil is; shoulders 5 cents, Wigs and Toupees.—T! should admonish all wiz wearers who regard their own eomfo token one of Batohelor's new invented wigs or soalps. F Highness duratility, and natural appearance they are unequale Call and see them at Bateholors, No, 2 Wall stroet—private rooms for fitting wigs, The Rainbow, so long famed in Howard st. for the best glass of Ale, Welch Rarebits, Poach'd Eggs, and all Nicacles to tempt the most fastidious, is now focated at 27 man, ® fow doors from Nassau stroet. D1n.t0N, who $0 long cntored for his up-town friends, invites them to pay him visit in his new quarters, Dinner ou the European plan, from 1234 to 3, Chronic Costivencss—Dr. Townsend's Sars. Tarilla is the gremtoxt remedy for Habitual Costiveness, inflam. mation in the Bowels Fists . The constant use of Physic Costivenesa, is as i licions as for the Pilea—the more it] the more it requires—at last the tone and action of tha are dostroy % id pillsand ph i¢ constipation 0 by this Sarsaparilla, Principal office Fulton steve Dr. Christie’ {s informed that there Galvanic Belts....The Public} 182 Broadway, Mono-Chromater Gallery Removed—-Mr, B. horyood bogs leave to faforn is friend and the pubic int Wy Temovod his gallery roadway, where he continues to teach his new style of Landscape Drawing, with hie sual sue cows, Hix rooms are commodionx anid comforiabl © hawt | room fitted up exclusively for Ladies, where they will be rerired | Hadion entlemen are invited to call and @xamine specimen: of Mon Per, and all other materials used in the art for ale mt the above Gullory. Hatr Dye—Batchelor's Instantancons anid Hair Dye colors the hair to a perfectly even, natural, blac or brown, without injury to the hair or slin, ‘This is the only ar cle of the kind that re. lly performs wil it promises, Sold whole — rotail at Wm, Batchelor's, No, 2 Wail street, near Broad ay. The Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, |