The New York Herald Newspaper, May 21, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. _—_ North> West Corner of Fulton and fiessau 2. JAMES GOROON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR VAL.Y HERALD—Bwery day, (Sunday included,) (wo conte go 25 ger saaeim, EY RERALD—Bvery Sturdo x4 cents per copy— 12k per anaum—in the United State, Europeousubscribers, $5 Paw to include the postirge ; tam editton (in the Preach Tad English Pingunges), will be published on every European steam packet day, with intelligence from all parte of this con- tn OV ERTISEMEDTS (rencveed rning) at ble Z ; re ‘every morning) at reasona! ceritaban a plains ep prices ; to be ible manner ; the proprictor PRINTING of all Winds executed tesutifully and with ‘Orders received “at the Publication Uflee, corner <i su atreets, S by mail, for subscriptions, or with adver- tisements, to be post paid, or’ the postage will be deducted from the itted. VOLUNTARY. CORRESPONDENCE, containing important ieiay selicted from any quarter of the ‘world—and if used will a for. NO NO! can be taken of Se communications. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the mame and address of the writer ; not necessarily for publi- cation, but at a guaranty of his yood faith. We cannot under- Sake to return reiected communications. ALL PAYMENTS to be made in advance. AMUSEMENTS TO-MORROW EVENING. PARK THEATKE—Tue Secrer—Viennoise Cui DREN— Snocuine Evaxts—Kuss x THe DARK. BOWERY THEATRE. Deers—Tar Borrie—O.e Bui. CHATHAM THEA’ Chatham street.—Ockan ov Lire —New Yous ast ls—Manie MECHANI near Broome- ee Sconae Sveine BURLESQUE DAROIe, MELODEON, Bowery—Ermoriax Sxvarxo, ko. PALMO'S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—More: AR- rises, New Way ro Pay Op Cunwry's mo To NG CASTLE GARDEN—Sacren Concert. New York, Sunday, May 21, 1848. =—— ———————————— Circulation of the Herald. May 20, Saturday, Daily. ..........+19.416 copies. 4 MO Weekiy. 220... Lan040 ‘The publication commenced yesteriay at 18 minutes before 4, and finished at 20 minutes before 8 o'clock. News from Europe. Within a few hours we think we shall be ena- bled to lay before our readers intelligence from Europe of a laterdate, by one week, than what we have published. It will, of course, be extremely interesting, as a week in this age sometimes pro- duces greater changes than have taken place in half a century heretofore. The Hermann, and the Cunard steamship Caledonia—one bound to this port and the other to Boston—are in their fifteenth day, and one or the other, or bota, wil, tn all pro bability, arrive to-day. The French Election—The National Con- vention. By a close examination of the French and Eng- lish journals, we have collected full returns of the Paris election for seven out of twelve of the arrondis- sements into which that city is divided. The num- ber of registered voters, compared with those who voted at the polls, may appear large ; but even in New York, and in this country, it is generally esti- mated that in ordinary elections, frequently not more than one third of the aggregate vote is taken; and in great Presidential elections, probably not over two-thirds, or three-fourths of all those who are entitled to vote, exercise that privilege. Hun- dreds and thousands of persons, perfectly qualified to vote, in a country where universal suffrage pre- vails, never think of troubling themselves by going to the polls. This we know to be fact. We are not surprised, therefore, with the discrepancy in the recent general election in France between the actual registered votes and those actually polled. The following table presents the number of regis- tered votes, and those actually polled, in Paris, in the recent election, for seven of the twelve arrondisse- ments of that city. Registered. Vote voters. taken 1. Arrondissement. 10.051 10.105 18,844 14.093 191: Motels We... s die 115.655 On this basis we have made a probable estimate of the whole number of voters in France, and the number of votes polled at the recent election. This calculation presents the following table:— Registered Votes Population. Foters, taken. 200.000 340.000 100 000 60 000 92.000 % 52.000 Alpes (Basses) 26.000 Ardiche .... 61,000 22 woo Alpes (Hautes) . . Arde: 160,000 103,000 Indre. — 5. 89,000 81,000 Loir-et-Cher. 80,000 Loire... . 122,000 Loire (Harle) $4,000 Loine Inferuare. 137,000 Loire! Vdslie 90.000 Eb ss os os . $1,000 Lot-et-Garonne . . . 918,000 Loyere. . . 39,000 Maine-et-Leire 138,000 Manche. 169,000 Marne Pyrences (Bas) Pyrenees (Hier) . . Pyrenees Orient. . . Rhin (Bas). . Rhin (Haut). . Rhone... 28,000 96,000 Saone Haute... 58.000 Saone-et-Loire 93.000 Sarthe “ 79.000 Seine-et-Marne 56.000 Seine-et-Oin x 79.000 Seine Inferieure... 208,000 133.000 Sevres (Deux) 87.000 52.000 159.000 95.000 99.000 59.000 67.000 40.000 84.000 55,000 T1000 336,000 95.000 204.000 83.000 49.000 294 000 y 49.000 419.000 71,000 362.000 61.000 Total... 7 1,698,000 6,982,000 The population, im this table, on which the esti- mate is founded, is taken from a very accurate statistical work published in Paris last year, and therefore contains the latest returns. It is known that during the last Presidential election in this country, over three millions of votes were taken in 4 population of less than twenty millions. From this population might be deducted the whole slave population of the South, numbering about three millions. At the presidential election in Novem- ber next, it is probable that the vote will exceed four millions. The whole population this coun- try is, at this moment, very likely over twenty mil- lions, and may approach twenty-two millions.— The comparison, therefore, between the number of votes taken in France and in the United States, = in popular elections, 16 re means #0 7 ‘as many nals would have us be! i This election in France. vention, to form a constit - members. The returns of nominations '® © by the Paris central election committer, ©) that a very just proportion of ali classes of soc!’ ¥ has been selected. Of nine handred, it appears that five hundred and fifty-six were selected from the following classes of society :— Pro. p. et. Mayors, magistrates, military officers, and government employées. .... eee e 208... 28 Advocates ......... “o Men of letters and professors. an) Physicians. .........- 50 9 Government commissaries. 49 9 Journalists .........- uM 6 Workmen and artizans . 33 6 Ex-deputies........ ++ 3 & Civil engineers, seh i. m2 Merchants, traders and undescribed. 4325 566 100 The composition of the Assembly resembles, in a great degree, the Legislatures and Congress of the United States—a composition very different from that of the old constituent Assembly of 1789, which consisted of eleven hundred and twenty- eight members, of the following proportions :— Lawyers... 202... ‘Tiers etats........ Nobility»... In that convention, about three hundred were clergymen. In the convention of the present day there are only one or two—one a Protestant and the other a Catholic. A convention selected from such classes, of the present day, in France, must be eminently a practical body of men, and very well qualified for the duties assigned to them— that of creating a constitution for the French peo- ple, on a republican principle of action. We have the highest confidence in the success of the labors of such a body of men, even should they settle down on a single legislative body,with a president, or single executive. A single legislative body is probably better for a great republic, like France, surrounded by monarchies and the crumbling in- stitutions of the feudal ages, than any mixed form of legislative orgamzation, similar to that which we have in the United States. In its domestic and foreign relations, the French republic will demand, above all things, quickness of thought and energy of action, in order to preserve their liberties against the possible coalition of the remains of monarchy and aristocracy that yet exist in the old world. Notwithstanding the qualified revolutions in Prus- sia, Austria, Italy, and elsewhere, there isevery rea- son to believe that the higher orders and exclusive classes of Europe, beyond the limits of the French republic, will seize the first opportunity to create an organization against the progress of republican principles in that region of the world. England, on one side, and Russia on the other, with the scattered forces of similar institutions in the re- gions around France, will never give up their pre- sent organization without a conflict on the field of battle. Nothing can prevent it but complete unity in the French republic—the organization of its masses into a great and powerful nation, ready at any time to repel invasion, and prompt and quick in action to that effect. Sreauing witout an Arrest.—We recently charged the Express newspaper with stealing our reports, during anniversary week; and that paper has had the audacity, not only to deny the charge, but to retort, and say that we—the New York He. rald—‘ filched, body and breeches, the Express re- port of the Fourier Meeting.” To this we have « word to say in reply. We deny, most unequivo- cally, the charge which it makes; and reiterate, most positively, that which we have made against that notoriously dishonest paper, in the way of filching our matter—which costs us time and money—and publishing it as their own. The re- port of the Fourier meeting, to which it alludes, and which appeared in our paper, was made at our expense—written in our office the very day on which the meeting in question took place ; but, in consequence of want of room, was not published for a day or two efterwards. This we can prove by the gentleman who reported that meeting, and by others in our establishment. So much for that point; now for the other. We reiterate our charge against the Express; and we dare them to deny that they took the report of the anniversary of the American Home Missionary Society—of some- thing like a column and two-thirds in length—from our paper, and published it, verbatim, in the Ex- press, as their own. To be sure, they added two hymns, which were sung on the occasion, in order to deceive the public with the cheat; but we dare them to deny that they appropriated the report in question, aud published it as their own. The tables will indeed be turned, when the Herald condescends to take reports from the F'x- press—which is nothing but a piece of patchwork, like an old woman’s quilt, made up of scraps and patches from every paper in the Union, Tur Wurrr Housr Powrer.—We have heard a great deal of executive patronage ; and the whigs tell those who will listen to them, that the Presi- dent of the United States possesses more-patronage and irresponsible power than any monarch of Eu- rope. We doubt this very much, and are inclined to think that those who assert it, doubt it as much themselves. But we shall soon see, ‘The time for the test is come, when it will be seen if the Presi- dent has really so much power as is attributed to him. We hold it to be undeniable that Mr. Polk has ambition. Why not? He is a man; and who can blame him for it?) We hold it as undeniable, that if he can keep possession of the White House for another four years, he will doit. Why not? It is acomfortable house, and who can blame him for it? The question, then is, can he doit? We shall soon see. If what is so much talked of by politi- cians, of the undue power and influence of the Pre- sident,be true, then,having power once in his hands, he will be able to retainit. If, therefore, having the will, he does not retain his place, then he has not the power to do so; and then all that has been said of the overwhelming preponderance, influ- ence, patronage and power of a President of the United States, signifies nothing. We are rather inclined to the opinion that a Pre- sident of the United States has not all the power which he ought to have, nor is he treated with all the respect with which he ought to be treated. Tue Jesurrs.—What a singular fortune and fa- tality await the Jesuits in Europe! Driven from every country in the old world—even banished from Rome itself—-there is no land open to them, except the United States. Here they can come in perfect safety, enjoy their opinions, and use their ” | talents, under our constitution, in any way they please; but all according to law. Whata change ! Two centuries ago, the Jesuits almost governed | Europe, through the confessions of the kings, | princes and aristocracy. Now they are mere | wanderers and outcasts, and are compelled to seck | safety, protection and sustenance, in this land of | | democracy, where every creed is equally pro- tected, and every one can enjoy his opinions in | any way he chooses, provided they do not interfere with the happiness and rights of others, The Jesuits in this country are decidedly the best | teachers and instructors of youth; and we have no doubt they will make good citizens, and abandon all the exclusive tendencies of their particular order, in this land of liberty and law. | | | ————_—— | Marine Affairs. Srrameure Catmponsia, intended for Messrs. How- land & Aspinwall’s line of Pacific Mail Steamers, was | launched on Friday from the yard of W. H. Webb,— | She is 1000 tons burthen, aud one of the four now in ' course of construction for the same destination vety fatt, and by no] Laxnive or Exnenacte—Heattn or tae Crt. — We are glad to perceive that the project of appro- priating the dock at the foot of Hubert strect, | the landing of emigrants, was brought to the tice of the Common Couneil on Monday event lust, and that it was referred to « committee, to in- vestigate the matter, and report thereon at a future meeting. We trust that this committee, which is composed of Messrs, Shultz, Miller and Getty, of the Board of Assistants, will lose no time in at- tending to this most important business, and that they will be ready to report at an early day. The memorial on the subject was accompanied by the opinion of about sixty physicians, who deprecated the project of landing emigrants in that thickly populated portion of the city, as liable to endanger the general health of the Fifth ward, and of the whole metropolis. In a brief space of time we will have our usual unhealthy season, and it behoves our representa- tives in the Common Council to take proper mea- sures to avert contagion. The most prolific causes of disease among us, especially among children and elderly people, are the exhalations which arise from the filth of our streets. With advantages that scarcely any other city in the world possesses for having clean streets—a river on each side, to which the soil gradually descends from the centre of the city, and abundance of water—we are still cursed from year to year with filthy thoroughfares— our children cut off by premature death—and the lives of all our citizens endangered. We look to Mayor Havemeyer to give us some relief in this matter, and to the Common Council to aid him with their votes. While on this subject, it may be well to advert to the dirt which is mixed with the Croton, that water being for some time past extremely dirty and nauseous. It has been asserted that the reservoir at Forty second street needs cleaning, and it is probable that it does. But why is dirt and se- diment permitted to accumulate there? It must be expected that river water will deposit sediment when conveyed into a basin Where itis,not agitat- ed; and in course of time that deposit will increase to such an extent as to destroy the purity of the water, and endanger the health of all who use it. That reservoir should be cleaned frequently, and as often as possible, It has been suggested to us that large filters should be placed in that part of the reser- voir in Forty-second street, where the water is ad- mitted into the main pipes which supply the city. If practicable to carry it out, we think it is an admi- table thought, well worthy of consideration; and as such, we commend it to the attention of the Common Council and the Water Commissioners. Something ought to be done to purify the Croton water, because, for some time past, it has been really unfit for use, in the form in which it is dis- tributed at our doors. Not since the memorable time when the Corp»- ration stood eight to eight, have we had so good an opportunity as we now have, of carrying into effect measures designed for the good of the city. The present Common Council is so constituted that no strictly party measure can be carried, while member would dare to oppose one which would have a beneficial effect on the health or welfare of the city. Nowis the time for the friends of the people to show their hands, and they may rest as- sured that the people will, in return, render to them all the honor and credit that they may be entitled to, when their present term of service is about to expire. Nevrrat Journxats axp Pourtics.—The Wash- ington correspondent of the North American makes a furious onset on the neutral journals published in the large cities, because they give certain views, and inculcate certain doctrines, in reference to po- litics, not in strict accordance with those that cha- racterize the particular coierie to which that cor- respondent belongs. We think such censure is un_ deserved. Politicians and their organs, of the two great parties, ought to know that the independent press, which has been growing up for the last few years in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore, are the natural revolution of the age, of intellect against intrigue, of mental indepen- dence against political charlatanism—intrigue and charlatanism, which had for a too long and antece- dent period controlled-the newspaper press of our large cities. The time was when the political leaders of the two parties could throw chains over the press, and make it speak as they spoke, and be silent when they wished it to be silent. That time is past. The independent press of our great cities hold now a stronger and more power- ful position than the political leaders, or even their candidates for the Presidency themselves, It is mind, acting through an independent press, on the independent mind of the country, not owning or acknowledging allegiance to cliques or coteries of scoundrelly politicians. Will the Washington cor- respondent of the North American be pleased to understand his own position, and that of the neu- tal press? Goixe to THE Racrs.—There is always a great display of fine horses on the day of the races. Last Friday--one of these gala days—the great interest created by the races, brought out all the fashior- able boys about town, with their most splendid vehicles and horses, A pair of jet black horses, which belonged to Mr. Halsey, excited great admiration. A lovely pair of milk white horses, driven by Mr. Brown, drew forth the warmest approbation from all quarters. A glorious pair of sorrels, driven by Mr. Floyd, tickled greatly all who are any lovers of horse flesh. But one—the most remarkable turn-out of all—was that driven by Jim Grant, our bar- ber in Ann street, who drove a beautiful pair— ajet black anda milk white steed, which set all the world in an uproar of delight. Jim had with him the famous Dr. Kelljnger, who surpasses in medical skill and science all the Brandreths be- tween here and the day of judgment. Dr. Kellin- ger is the inventor of alotion for horses, which not only secures them good health, but gives them al- most blood and bottom beyond that of pedigree, and equal to Eclipse or Boston. Dr. Kellinger, it appears, has made a great fortune by his medical disco , and now owns a splendid seat at Yon- kers, equal, if not superior, it is said, to that now erecting by our friend Colonel Webb in the same direction. From the fact of Jim Grant driving such a beautiful pair of horses, there arises a strong sus” picion that accounts have reached him, by the late steamer, very favorable for the recovery of the great Grant estates in the Highlands of Scotland, which formerly belonged to the ancient Grant family, and lately passed into the hands of the Earl of Findlater. It would be a highly amusing freak in Dame Fortune if the good-natured, good- looking young fellow who shaves so well in Ann street, New York, at a sixpence a chop, should turn out to be Sir James Grant, of Granton, after all, Such a splendid pair of black and white steeds, going fo the races on Long Island, in such style, looks very much like it, or like something elae equally mysterious. Movements of Distinguished Individaals. Mr. Rosa, the principal chief of the Cherokee nn- tion,and suite, was about to leave his residence for the cast on the Int of May. Maj. Geo, Lowrey is to act in his place during the chief's absence ‘The Weather. At Albany, on Friday, the thermometer stood at 81 degrees. At Boston, on same day as above, ented 88 degrees, at 34; o'clock, P. M the mereury Indi- An PLANtations in THE Sanpwicn Isianps. + Polynesian of Nov. 27th says:i—We have received a bag of brown sugar from Mr. McLane’s plantation, which looks well—light colored and of @ tirm grain, showing a considerable improvement over past crops. We can recommend it to the public, A sugar-mill has been ordered from the United States for a new plantation about being started at Makawao, A recent eousus of the city of Hamilton, Upper Cana- da, xiver @ population u little rhort of 10,000. A year half ago it was not quite 7,000. Union Covnse, L. 1, Farway,Mar 18—Fotr Mir Dar.— passion of New. ocvo aes Fy seems: ‘ive as the means it are semi- enn mated; and alth in the racing line magy oftener occur, calculated to the sport. ing sensibilities of our citizons generally, yet the eagerness and anxiety manifested when such occasions are offered, are proof that their propensities for genu- ine turf amusement are but temperarily dormant, and very easily aroused. Butafour mile day, with crack nags in the field, is the event which most excites them —and such an occasion transpired on Friday last, Early in the forenoon of that day, the approaches to the different ferries from this city to Brooklyn, South Brooklyn, and Williamsburg, were crowded with pe- destrians, men on horseback, and dense masses of ve- hicles of every description, Extreme impatience exci- ted every one to endeavor to be first upon the boat, even at the expense of personal bruises, and the male- dictions of their fellow travellers, The railroad depot at South Brooklyn also presented throughout the morn- ing a motley and bustling mass of human beings of all castes, colors, and descriptions. In fact, no one could have witnessed the scenes at the different conveyan- ces from this city to the Union Course, on that occa- sion, without being sensibly impressed with the notion that a more hurrying, worrying, bustling, impulsive race of mortals than the New Yorkers, could rarely be found. The roads to the course were in excellent condition, and afforded throughout the day a gay and lively spee- tacle. Every description of vehicle seemed to have been put in requisition. The rich and costly establish- ments of some of our young scions of wealth, were there, as well as the lumbering omnibus, the comforta- bie carriage, the dashing aearerer the old-fashioned gig, the unsociable sulky, and tho slow and easy go cart, Some of the carriages were filled with ladies, w! seemed to relish the scene mightily, notwithstanding clouds of impertinent dust would occasionally salute their fair cheeks. A brighter day could not have been wished. The country never looked more beautiful. Nature seemed to have assumed her fairest er her blandest smiles— and to have permitted her liveliest songsters to utter their merry notes, for the occasion. Is it to be won- dered, then, that so many were out to enjoy it? About seven thousand ns were assembled on the course at one o'clock, It was a curious mass to behold; all'grades were mingled in heterogeneous con- fusion—but none pe me en a or disappointment. It was a day devoted to sport—and why should the strict conventionalities of life interrupt its fulfilment? But the bugle has sounded, and the horses are saddled and mounted for Tur Race.—Preliminaries being arranged, the nags were led up; and at the tap of the drum they started, finely together, Bostona leading round the upper turn to the quarter pole in 28% seconds; but, in going down the back stretch, Fashion went up, and when near the half mile pole passed her, and took the track. All who were aware of the condition of Bostona—she having a heavy cold, and apparently choking—considered the race as decided, and the gray mare's chances out. As they came on to the home stretch, Fa- shion was discovered to be twenty yards ‘ running with great vigor under @ hard pull, in beautiful style, and passed the stand in 1:58, wi ing the every jump. Bostona came up laboring nd evidently suffering much, ‘The race to now be told in word. Fashion was held with all the strength that Joe Laird possessed, running strong. and leaving Bostona far in the rear. The second mile was run in 2: Leavin, nd on the third mile, Fashion dashed round the tu it the top of her speed, which was certainly at as fast a rate as she ever ran. She was now more than a distance ad of Bos- tona, and still did not relax speed. The third mile was run in 2:06, and the fourth in 2:09—making the heat 8:17. The result was that Bostona was beaten a quarter ofa mile. Thus ended the four mile race. The two mile race, that followed immediately after, was one of the finest and most closely contested races throughout, that has been witnessed for many yoars. There were three entries, viz:— Jas. Talley's b. g. Bex Franklin, by Bandit, dam by , 5 years old... . oe . a 8. rie vb. Er ieeane by Mariner, dam , 4 years old. oF. Hare's b. h. Monmouth Eclipse. . ‘Time, 9:54—3:56—3: First Heat—Ben Franklin was the favorit the field at 100 to 60. The start was even— inside, Traveller eecond, and Ben Franklin on th tide. They dashed round the turn all in a heap—first one leading and then the other—until they got into straight running down the back stretch, when Travel- ler took the lead. Ben Franklin next, and Whisper well up. In this way they came rattling up the home stretch—Traveller, at the score, being ouly a neck in advance of Ben Franklin, Whisper a length behind, in 1:67. Ben Franklin made a desperate effort for the lead to the next quarter; but the Mercer was not to be t yet. On the baek stretch the struggle was fierce furious, and a more animating race was never seen —it was all race. At the half mile pole, Ti veller was a length clear of Ben Franklin; but on the lower turn, tho latter made another burst for a lead, and took it. Whisper, in the mean while, had not been idle; she made-her run for the heat at the hvlf, and closed up with the others. but had not strength to carry her successfully through.— ‘The contest between the horse and the gelding to the stand was spirited and close to the drawgate ; but at that place Franklin got clear of Traveller, crossed him and took the inside, (which, by-the-by, was not noticed by the judges at the time.) and led home a length, in 8:64—Whisper close up. Second Heat.—This heat was fully as well contested as the previous one, Ben Franklin being a greater fu- vorite than ever. They all started fairly together and ata tremendous pace. making the running from the score. At the first quarter, Traveller wasa neck in ad- vance of Ben Franklin, and Whisper lay with her head up to the saddle of the gelding. In this way they ran alt the way round and up to the stand, the leader hard- ly clear of the last one. The mile was run in 1: und the upper turn, both Traveller and Whispei made a burst ; and in A ion down the back stretch, Ben Franklin fell off. Traveller rt ie Be- cond ; but Traveller being too fleet of foot for Whis- per, opened a large gap on the lower turn. Upthe home Merdeeh the sense gave way,and Ben Franklin madearun for the heat. But it would not do; Traveller came in a winner by three lengths ahead, in 3:56, Whisper last. The result of this heat made a great change in the bet- ting, and Traveller became the favorite against the field. The gelding was badly ridden during the heat. which was the cause of his falling off so much on the back stretch of the last mile. His rider was changed for the heat, Gilpatrick head agony for the boy. Third Heat.—-The trio at the summons dashed from the seore— Whisper leading. Traveller second, Franklin close up. Near the quarter pole, Traveller dashed past the mare, followed by Ben Franklin, Gilpatrick deter- mined to keep the others busy. He managed his charge w th great skill. Down the back stretch, round the lower turn, and up to the stand—which was past im 1:55%%, the two horses side and side—the race was brilliant. | ‘They struggled for mastery round the upper turn, and down the back stretch to near the half, where the Southern gelding began to yield. and Trn- veller was soon a length clear of him—the mare having resigned the context, and was taking it leisure- ly. From there to the stand, Traveller maintained the lead without much exertion. although Ben Frank- lin was oh finely up the stretch. Traveller won by a length, in 3:50%—Whisper distanced. ‘The racing being over, the cro+d hastily left the course—some to the cars’ for home, the others to the Centreville, to witness the trotting. And here we leave them till another day. & & y He: Sanmatn Rowpixs 1x New Yorx.—The impunity with which drunkon rowdies and loafers insult females on Sundays, in passing the streets, and coming to and from the churches, has long been a theme for just re- buke by the press. These soaplocks generally gather at the corners of some rum hole, and smoke their cheap segars,sometimes puffing the smoke into the very faces of the lone females passing by the streets. and take oppor- tunities to utter the most abominable language. This: in the vicinity of the Five Points, and the Hook, may not be wondered at ; but in any of the leading, or more respectable streets, it should be closely attended to by tho police. Grand street hasits different classes of these kind of rowdies and loafers, who often kick up ® row. particularly in the evening,in order to practise their oraft of pocket picking. ‘The practice of smokingin the strocts would not be tolerated in Boston,where there is an express law against it, Why not introduce it hero ? The fact is, tho Common Council, many of them, would be afraid to introduce such a measure, lost it would make them unpopular with those rowdies, and thereby deprive them of a few votes. We trust, that as far as the outrage upon the female portion of our citi- zens is in question, these rowdies will be closely watched by the police; and if detected, that they will at once be arres We should like to see one or two of these cowardly creatures vict imized before the Re- corder. FRAN Neoro.—We were much interested y of the adventures of a negro man, tely returned from the Mexican war, as re- ed to us by that accomplished officer, Livut. Rains, of the engineer corps. Sandy has had the singular for- tune, for a negro, to have been, at his own earnest #0- lieitation, in ‘nearly all the battles in Mexico. He was at Corpus Christi during the encampment of our army at that place, and marched with the column to the Rio Grande. In some of his peregrinations around Fort Brown, ho was captured by the Mexicans, after a stout resistance, and thus became the first prisoner in the war with Mexico, The Mexicans took Sandy to Matamorns, and treated him with “the most distin- guished consideration,” and finally offered him a liew- tenancy in the Mexican army, which he indignantly declined, and escaping in a skiff, joined his master, nd was present at the bombardment of By solicitation, Sandy was allowed to at Vera Cruz, and was present through- . He was, again, at the battle of Cerro Gordo, and joining his master's brother. Lieut. Rainy, at Puebla, he marched with the army into the valley of Mexico, and was present in every battle before the en- pital, being always near to render assistance to his master in case ould require It. Noone in the whole army appeared to enjoy the successes of our arms with more enthusiasm, and no one maintained a moe uniformly gallant devotion to his duty and charge than the negro Sandy. Having been with the army since his childhood, he well deserves the title of the “ vete- FIRST SESSION. Wasuincton, May 20, 1848, , Senate. The Senate was not House of | in session. yma ‘The House convened at 11 o'clock, and was called to order by the Sreaxen, when the journal was read and approved. : ‘After the transaction of some routine business, on motion, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole om the State of the Union, Mr. Root, of Ohio, in the chair, and took up the bill in favor of pur- chasing the Madison papers. Mr. MeDowsu1, of Virginia, advocated the passage of the bill. Mr. Bow1ix, of Missouri, with others, opposed its Mr. Patrney, of Massachusetts, 5 at length in favor of the bill, eR vo ‘ Mr. Sternens, of Georgia, also advocated its pis: Sage, when the committee rose and reported the bill to the House, when, on motion, it was read the third time and passed. ‘The House then adjourned over till Monday. ington—Political Ma- neuvring—The Baltimore Convention--The ‘Witmot Broviso, dic. dice i Wasnincron, May 20, 1848. Gen. Cass leads in the race. This has been a most busy day among the delegates and the candidates. About 500 delegates have gone to Baltimore this eve- ning; a» many remain behind, who will go over in the morning, They hold the caucus to-morrow night, (Sunday) after 12 o'clock, Of course the barnburners will be ruled out, and New York will be thrown out of the estimate for the campaign. John Y. Mason is mentioned among the candidates for the Vice Presidency on the Cass ticket. ‘here been a good deal of letter writing between the dele and the candidates. The South are inflexible against any thing like a holding back on the Wilmot proviso. ‘The two-thirds rule is the only danger to Gen. Cass; 7 but his more sanguine friends are willing to risk it. On the whig side, the Taylor stock is at a stand, while Clay gains a little every day, and Scott a little more. Democratic Convention, &&. Bautimone, May 20th. Crowds of delegates to the convention are arriving. ‘The hotels are filling up fast. Senator John H. Dix, of New York, is prominently named as the candidate Ukely to be selected for the Presidency, by the conven- tion, General Win. O. Butler, of Kentucky, is spoken of as the candidate for Vice President. Much ma- novuvring is going on. ‘The two-thirds rule is to be es- tablished. The weather is very hot. Fire in Philadelphia, ga phe bal ‘The large octagon mahogany and marble steam mills of Mire, ‘Thompson, on the corner of 11th street and Ridge road, with two buildings, containing valua- ble machinery and stock, were destroyed by fire—the work of an incendiary. Markets. Bavtimons, May 20, 1848.—Sales of flour were light at yesterday's rates. Wheat and corn were both dull, while provisions were firm. No change in other articles. Avan, May 20.—Receipts within the past twenty- four hours by canal, were as follows:—flour, 12,500 bbls; wheat, 4,400 bushels; corn, 15,200 do; rye, 2,600 do. Sales of 1000 bbls flour were made, including good brands Genesee, ete, at $5 75 a $6. Wheat—Sales of 2000 bushels good Westegn at 1280. Corn—Sales of 2,800 bushels were reported, part old handsome round Northern, at 57¢ a 600. Whiskey—Sales of 70 bbls were made at 200. Provisions were inactive. Shipping Intelligence. Bauritonx, May 20—Arr brig El Dorado, Porto Cabello May 1; schrs Rochester, Briggs, Emma, Eleanor, Douglas, and St Mary. —— nee City Intelligence. Tu: Wissuinee Verunate ‘was several degrees warmer than the corresponding date of any year for the past twenty-five years, The day was clear, and not- withstanding there was a tolerably fair breeze, the heat was oppressive, and summer garments were giadly resorted to, The thermometer in Wall street stood at CAM. 12M. 3P.M. OPM. 70 St 86 82 On the 20th day of May, 1847, the same thermometer, in 3P.M. OP.M. a4 68 59 7 being an average of 1135 degrees cooler than yesterday. On the corresponding date of 1889 the thermometer stood at 3 o'clock P.M., at 82 uegrees, four degrees cooler than the corresponding hour of yesterday, and that was three degrees warmer than the corresponding date of any year since that period. In the evening there was a thunder storm, attended by a smart show- er, which added much to the general comfort of the city. Avxornen Item or Pustic Extaavacancr.—One of he sources of taxation to this city is the building of school-houses, and the support of the common schools. The total amount of expenditure for the year 1845, was $161,739 58; for 1846, $232,100 20; and for 1847, $327,- 560 73; making ® sum total of $721,400 51. There was an increase in 1846, over 1845, of $60,380 62; and of 1847, over 1846, of $95.200 53; by far a greater propor- tion of increase of expenditure than the ratio of in- crease in population. In several cases, from ten to fif- teen thousand dollars have been paid for the building of aschool-house, without any regard to economy or diseretion. As the law now stands, it is incumbent upon the Common Council to grant whatever amount may be asked for by the Board of Education; and every momber opposing such grant is liable toa fine of $250. ‘The passage of the resolutions of the Board of Educa- tion, through the Common Council, is mere form; for that body is deprived the power of reducing their ex- travagant appropriations. In forme? day: school- house could be constructed, and with all the comforts and conveniences, for five thousand dollars; at the present day, they cannot be constructed for less than fifteen thousand. This grows out of a spirit of rivalry. A neat school-house, sufficiently large to accommo- date five hundred scholars, is put up for eight thousand dollars—and that is superior to any other then in the city. Very soon it is discovered that a school-house is needed in another ward; and for the sake of the finest house, an appropriation ‘of ten or twelve thousand is asked for and granted, that the new one may, in point of architecture and beauty of finish, eclipse the old.— Thus the matter has been going on, ever since the law was passed debarring the Common Council the liberty of using discretion, and curtailing some of the extrava- gancies of the Board of Education. pass a law giving to that board a tea-room ; and that would probably take so much of their time that they would think less about such extravagantly built school- houses. Some means should be devised to put a stop to this oncrous taxation upon the city. School-houses increase much faster than scholare—for. it is said, some of them are now not more than half filled. Srpment ix tHE Croton Waten.—Complaints are everywhere made of a great quantity of sediment in the Croton water, Why are not the hydrants opened, and erpecially in’ the vicinity of Broome and Grand, on both sides of Broadway? This would remedy the dif- ficulty, and clean the filthy gutters, at the same time. Viotation or ax Act or Conaness.—John Wyle, master of the ship Wenham, and Edward Bill, master of the ship Eliza Caroline, were arrested yesteday morn- ing and held to bail in $2000 each, for bringing an excess of passengers contrary to law, —The alarm of fire, at half past eight night, was caused by the bursting p, at the corner of Hubert and Perry It would be well to Fause Avann. o'clock on Frid of a camphine streets. Fines,—A fire broke out, last night, in the garret of house No, 80 Centre street, which was put out with trifling damage. A fire broke out, also, about 10 o'clock last night, in the basement of house No, 89 Cedar street, occupied by L. Gosling as @ refectory, which was also put out with trifling damage. A Praisxwortny Act.—A day or two since, au elderly gentleman, walking on pier No. 1, North River, accidentally fell over, while there was m0 person near to render him assistance. He waa seen by policeman Stylos, who was standing on the Battery, and who had the presence of mind to take a small boat, and hurry to the place where the man fell over; and on arriving, seving himsink, threw a boat-hook after him, which for- tunately caught in his coat, and thereby rescued him from drowning. The man was insensible when taken up, but by proper means being resorted to, was resus- citated. ‘The promptness of Mr. Stylus alone saved his life, for which ho deserves all praise. Fatat Acerpext.—Coroner Walters held an inquest esterday at the house No. 100 Orange street, on the boay of 's young man, a native of Pennsylvania, named John B. Bremer, who came to his death through Injuries accidentally received by the falling of n piece of timber on his head, It appears from the evidence adduced on examination, that the deceased was one of the workmen employed by Mr. Howard at the building corner of Broadway and Chambers street, and while engaged in hoisting a beam of timbor, the rope gave way, and the heavy beam fell upon his head, injuring him so severely that he expired in about an hour after he was conveyed to the City Hospital, The jury re- turned verdict in accordance with the foregoing facts, Srniovs Accroeyt.—Under this head, we yesterday stated that Mr. Archibald Grieve, of this city, was re- riously injured on Friday last’ while attempting to rench the top of an omnibus. the heavy vehicle having passed over his limbs and body, We are happy to hear that Mr. Grieve's injuries are not so great ax we appre- hended. On examination, it was di ered that they were trivial ; and we loarn that he is doing well, and in a short time will be able to attend to his busin Asoturr Anpuctioy.—The Hallowell Cultivator states that a man living in Auburn, whose name is not given, has been arrested on the charge of abg ducting a girl, about sixteen years old, from her home in Last Livermore. The girl ieft her home on the 30th of April, and was xeon with the individual under arrest the same evening at Lewiston, since which time she has not been heard from, ‘The girl formerly lived in the family of the man, who is her cousin, is about twenty-four years of age, and has a wife and children, Several vessels wore driven ashore, near Greenport, Long Island. by the gale, on the 10th instant, The schooner Henry, of this port, and the sl James Law- ronce, of Sag Harbor, went ashore at North Haven, near Sag Harbor, Two other vessols were driven ash ire, on the south side—one opposite Moriches, and the other opposite Patchogue. ) Panx Taearre.—Old Drury will swake from its da, ness and stillness to-morrow evening, and all will | light andjoyousness. The charming little Viennc ebildron have returned among us. Madame Weiss | _ determined togive the New Yorkers a chance to them once again, and accordingly to-morrow nip they will make their appearance in their most clogu divertisements and dances. ‘The fascinating * Pas . Flours;”’ thetbeautiful “Polka Paysanne, ’and the equs charming “Pas des Améureties,” will be performed this fairy troupe of little dancers, During their ; sence from New York, all accounts that they hi lost nothing of their gay vivacity and spirituelle mod: dancing. We shall see to-morrow evening. ‘The pet eumedy of the “ Secret,” and the farces of “Shocki events” and “A Kiss in the Dark ” formed by the dramatic corps. Bowery Tnratar.—‘Wild Oats, or the Stroll! Gentleman,” was performed here last evening. 2 Clarke, as Rover, sustained the part with much abili Burke's Ephraim Smooth was an excellent personati ‘The entire performances passed off most creditably. will be gratifying to the numerous patrons of the B: ery to learn that the prices have boen reduced, wi the attractions have been increased considerably. to-morrow evening will be presented Massinger’s p entitled “A New Way to Pay Old Debts ;” also drama of “The Bottle ;” to conclude with the Yan comedy of Ole Bull.’’’ Suctra combination of attr tions, at reduced prices—for which, see bills of the « —cannot fail to draw a crowded house, In addition, engagement of Mr. Lynne, the distinguished and po lar tragedian, from Drury Lane and the Prince's th tres, London, who will appear In the character of Giles Overreach, in “The New Way to Pay Old Debt to-morrow evening, will be duly appreciated by many patrons of this popular theatre, Mr. Lynne is gaged for six successive nights. CuatuaM Turatax.—The success attending exertions of the manager of this house is almost wi out a precedent in the history of theatricals in ) York. For six weeks in succession tho theatre) < been crowded to its utmost capacity every eveni and on many occasions the tickets have all been s at an early hour of the evening. “New York Ast is one of the great attractions, though the other } formances are by no means secondary; indeed, they themselves would draw a full house any night.’ By bye, it seems that there has been some controversy Boston as to the originality of “New York As It) ‘When things succeed, there are generally no lac! claimants for part, if not all, of the honor. We beli that New York city has the merit of first originat and producing this apersne kind of local drama. * all events no one will dispute that Chanfrau is re: and truly the great original “b’hoy”’ of the stage. v do dispute, let them just come on here and with their own eyes. That will satisfy them. Cunisty's Mrxstaexs will perform every ever during the coming week. The great and merited + coas with which they are continually greeted, is a tribute to their delightful and racy concerts. "They: the princes of Ethiopian singers. Houss.—The Model Artists will wvening this week. ‘The manager t. Patato’s OPERa form here every a benefit on Tuesday evening, when great noveltiqs be produced. Mr. Dempster will give his last ballad entert: ment on brary evening next, at the Tabernk He will introduce all his best songs. Mr. Artuunson’s first musical entertainment come off on Tuesday evening at the Apollo Row The hy ena he has established for himself, and _ many friends he has gathered around him, would al | ensure him a good house, and the tasteful and ele; a of music he sets forth will ‘pe sure to p Castix Gaupex.—There will be a sacred concert evening at Castle Garden. Loth'ian’s splendid b band will perfor. It is scarcely necessary for t say one word in praise of thiy most magnificer promenades, doubly pleasing ay.d rofreshing now | the warm season has xet in on us. We have no dc it will be crowded by our cit/.zens this evening. they need not be afraid of a c rowd here, as it is im; sible for any number of visit ers to be inconveniei crowded on tho ious ¥alks i crores Oa spaci valksand balognies of | | will ulso be p INTELLIGENCE FRoM VENEzvELA.—The bark M. Captain Parks, arrived at this port yesterday fi | Maracaibo, whence whe sailed on the 2lst ult. * are indebted to Captain P. for the following st: — ment :— ‘The provinces of Maracaibo, Coro, Tregello — Merida, in consequence, of the horrid massa committed in the capital, January 24th, h risen agaist the tyrannical power of Presid Monagas, anddeclared war. In the former of th, 4 departrnents, which is rendered by its geogray cal position the centre of operations, there exis _ respectable force; us, also, a flotilla, consisting — five vessels of war, and a corvette, complet armed and officered by the best officers of the public. It ig not to be wondered at that the at provinces of the republic have not also ¥i up and declared against the tyrant, when i__ considered that they are held in check by gow ors appointed for this purpose by General Mong. whose base tools and instruments they are. the day will come, and is not far distant, when 2] _ also, will raise a fearful cry of vengeance. In early part of last April, oi excellency, Gem) Paez, was‘in the province of Apure, at the heag about 3000 men, . Generals Soubjette, Zame and other chieftains, were also in arms for the) fence of the constitution in other parts of the reg lic. A great number of desertions is constanth ing place from the troops of Gen. Monagas,and tl is much dissatisfaction among the officers who serving with him, which is a necessary cot — of the cause in which he is en The mutilated remains of the Congress sti stopping at Caraccas, where Gen. Monagas ke them, threatening to butcher them and thei r fa lie te do not pone abn hi ae ae has alre made them pags several acts, injuriey the country. On the 25th of Same the unf nate Deputies were forced to meet in the ply which still was reeking with the blood of murdered, and there to do all the will Monagas, and to submit to all his requireme He had the audacity to appear at the bar of house, accompanied with three hundred evil-mi | ed persons, armed with daggers, who drew thi and threatened the Congress, in case of the least | sistance. Some members, however, ai i greatest danger, contrived to escape and reach I racaibo, where ney, have protested against the * lence put upon the Chambers. We learn in Mt caibo, by way of Curacoa, that Congr meets very seldom, and that some of its memt are continually getting away, All the property General Paez, ond at said also that of all of citizens engaged in this noble struggle ‘inst tyrant, has been ordered to be confiscated. 4 provinces still held by Monagas are terribly ag ted on account of the extortions to which they daily subjected. A continual emigration, w! cannot be prevented, is going on to Cura The provinces in revolt have nominated wont oe bed of - ave depose lonagas from being Presid and declared all his’ acts and the, ucts of Congress at Caraccas, null and yoid. We leave to inform the respectable editor of the N York Herald, that the principal cause and age: all the miseries Which, at this day, afflict the public of Venezuela, is Senor Belford Hinton V. son, Charge d’Aflaires af Great Britain at Car cas. From the. first day he entered the coun he manifested his evil intentions, and his cond was so bad, that General Soublette was oblige request his recall of the British government, ; thing which was necessary for the tranquillit the country, No one fled into his house on 24th January; whereas the houses of other fore| ministers, especially of Shields and David, w' full pce Ina word, this man is the cau all the evil—he directs Monagas. ‘These two 1 are the chiefs of the present revolution. Wilso the director of all, and Monagas is the executor. [We give the above as we received it.] ‘The American Press on the French Electio [Translated from the Courrier dos Etats Unis} More equitable than the British nm temporaries of New York have value, the results of the 23d of April, in France. The rald principally has expresxed iteelt withe ju ness a frankness of sympathy, which we would like to se editor practise often towards our country, We q from its money market article of Monday last, the lowing extracts : “We look for a rapid improvoment in financial commercial affairs throughout France ; and the e of the elections a the other powers of Europe be highly favorable. “ The French republic is established ; the com tion will consummate it, There may be for a time siderable political excitement ; but the crisis in and no mob, no radical organization, no fraterniza: of clubs, and no socialism, can arrest the rogre: the popular government. The whole world astonished at the anit, peers manner in which elections have been conducted ; and well may the narchies of Europe tremble at the result, The En, against every successful movement of republican Franco, and great allowance must be made for these ings, which pervade all the English accounts, most important point is past, and all danger is over. In one of Its editorials of yesterday morning, (T day.) the same newspaper says: “The intellige whieh ee, on the arrival of the steam; Cambria, disclosing the peaceable terminatio: of popular elections in Paris and throughout France. given groat satisfaction to the community, and han’ ated a general belief that the French of the present have more practical good sense in the matter of pu affairs than we have heretofore given th ‘oo compliment: eee at frst queer. fossion very candi’; but the Herai feesion ver 5 leraid expluins iteelf hi ple. with the view of haking pubi‘e ennfidence in th capacity to conduct a republic, have been maynified the efforts of the English newspaper press "and ie € tor developes this thesis, by aiving the proct that United States have played alao, time te time thoi: p in the charitable amplifications of the British paper haplain to the Fi the morning of 1 The venerable Ashbel Green, Congress, died In Philadelphia on 10th inst,, at a very advanced age,