The New York Herald Newspaper, May 30, 1848, Page 2

| ; NEW YORK HERALD. North-West Corer of Fulton and Nagsan sta, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, ° ————dl AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. | PARK THRATRE—Dorrrve rice Quesrion--Viewwormn Dan. | cens-A Hasty CONCLUSON—PLMASANT NEOHBOR, HOWERY THRATRE, Rowere—Danon ap Pyrntas— | Urs 2xp Downs—Camson Crimes, CHATHAM THEATRE, Chatham etreet,—My Nerownov w wre ‘Tur Loan ov « Loven—New Yoru as lr ls—Pav anp VinGinta, ORAMA AMA OF THE MECHANICS HALL, Broadway, near Broome Crnisty’s Miverx mue—ETWrorian -Sivgrve—BuaLangoe Dancine, &e, MELODEON, Bowory—Vinermis Muvernxrs ho. *sLeU’S OPERA EOUSi, Chambers swreet—Moom Am- ret Broadway, near Houston—Bamvann’s hsm, SOCIETY LUBRARY--Tyronxan Aurine Singers’ Con. cent New York, Tuceday, May 30, 1848. Actual Circulation of the Herald. May 29, Monday... seer eees « 19,448 copis ‘The publication of the Herald commenced yeateriny at 10 minutes before 2 amd finished at 15 minutes be- | fore 7 o'clook. | The Foxelgn News— The Foreign Policy of France—The Final Great Struggle. The last intelhgence which we received from Patis is, if possible, moue interesting and important than any which has reached us since the overthrow of the dynasty of Louis Philippe, and the assump- tion of the powersof State by the Provisional Go- vernment. That republic has safely passed the crisis -—the functions of government are in the hands of the people’s delegates; she is strong in arms and and is now the first, foremost, grandest, and est nation in Europe. Behold,” said Lamar- tine, in his eloquent report, “‘ what the republic has eff-cted in less than three months!” Well might that great man point with pride and pleasure to France as itnow is, and contrast it with the France under the reign of Louis Philippe. Her finances, we are informed, are in aprosperous condition; her immense and powerful navy is in the utmost state of effigiency, ready, at a moment’s notice, for any emergency; and on land, as we learn trom M. Arago’s report to the National As- the republic is able to present to its enemies, should any appear, an effective force of five hundred thousand men, eighty-five thousand cavalry, and 2 population of millions, all ready to take up arms to defend their indepen- dence. Such :s the proud position which France at present presents to the eyes of the astonished world. A few months since she was a bankrupt monarchy, controlled by intrigue, and oppressed by a tyrant—now, a republic, armed to the teeth, with a population of thirty-five millions, all swayed by one heart, and ready to die in the preservation of the rights which they have so valiantly obtained. While all these scenes were being enacted in France, England, her ancient enemy and rival, has been looking on with amazement. She sees these mighty changes going on, and knows not what the end will be. She feels that she is powerless to prevent them, and can do no more than hope for the best. She fears and she trembles; she suc- cumbs with as good a grace as possible—nay, she even favoringly courts the friendship of the great modern republic. She has sunk in a day, as it were, in the scale of nations, and al- most supplicates to be permitted to be on terms of amity with her powerful neighbor. If the republic increase its army, she takes alarm and snuff dan- ger in every breeze that comes across the channel, and despondingly ejaculates that she hopes the peace of the world may be preserved. Well may she despond. With three or four millions of chartists in her midst, with six millions of revolu- tionists in Ireland, with a dissatisfied population in Scotland, with a national debt of eight hundred millions of pounds sterling, with a tax roll that grinds her people to the dust, she is not the Eng- jand of former days; she has become weak and helpless, and may well dread another encounter with the republic. She has sowed the wind, and she has yet to reap the whirlwind. In view of the strong and impregnable position which France has attained, the natural inquiry is, what will her foreign policy be? This is a ques- tion of great importance in the present condition of Europe. We are not left in doubt as to what it will be, for Lamartine has shadowed it forth in his admirable report to the National Assembly. He says, emphatically:— “If the liberty of any part of Europe lights ap from ours—if prostrate nationalities, if invaded rights, if le- gitimate and depressed independencies spring up, con- rtitate themselves by their own hands, enter into the democratic family of nations, and make an appeal to the defence of rights, to the conformity of institutions, then France is tuere! Republican France is not only the country—she is the soldicr, of the democratic prin ciple, for the future.”? In reference to the scenes being engcted in Italy, he says:— The campaign of Italian independence is being pur- sued slowly, by Italy alone; but in presence of Italy and France armed, and ready to act if their principles or the safety of their frontiers should seem to them to be com- promilsed in their watchfulness over Italy.”” Again he says — “Jealy is free, A ory of distress would call Franee there, not to effect conquests, but to afford protection.”’ And in reference to Russia, he says pointedly :— “Russia has time to reflect on the only bond of unity that can exist between hey and us—the re-constitution of Poland, independent and free.” ‘This language is too plain to be misunderstood, and the principles set forth in it would not be enunciated with such precision by such a man as Lamartine, unless he felt confident ef the capabili- ty of the republic to carry them into practice. It is, in fact, saying that the great conflict between democracy and monarchy was commenced in Eu- rope by France—that she has fought her share, and as far as she was concerned, has slain the monster. Other nations having followed her example, she voluntarily assumes the position of the soldier of the democratic principle for the future; and if the | smocratic principle is assailed, in any nation ling to regain its rights, “France,” in the « of M. Lamartine, “is there.” In pursuance of the views propounded by M. La- martine, as the guide of the republic, the National Assembly have determined upon directing its attea- the war which was raging at the last ac- counts between the Poles and the Prussians. The Poles have appealed to France, and demanded the armed intervention of the republic, in favor of Po- lish independence. ‘The motion was seconded by | the Manister of War, and a day was fixed by the | ational Assembly for the consideration of the | matter. The affuirs of Italy, too, are the subject | of consideration by the new republic, and the same was fixed for the discussion of them, too, the fourteenth instant. On that day the mbled delegates of the French people will decide what line of conduct the republic will yet taken place, are about to occtr. Tt will be'the commencement of the great war, which, sooner or later, was destined to take place, between two an- tagonistic prineiples—democraey und monarchy; aad Which will drench Europe with blood, before the end shall have been attained. It will be the verification of*the prediction made by Napoleon, that in “ fifty years, Europe would be republican or Cossack. The next news from Europe will, therefore, be of the utmost consequence. We shall learn by its | tenor, whether this great conflict, this final and overpowering struggle, this deadly contest, is about to commence, In the meantime, what part in this great drama is the United States destined to play? We may consider ourselves so far removed from | the scene, that we shall eseape all participa- tion in it. We may rest apparently secure in our position, and think that we will be calm spec- tators of this great struggle, in case it should take place ; but it will not do for us to flatter ourselves into too much security with the opinion that we can escape becoming a patty to it. It will, inthe very nature of things, be an easy task to become merged in the general war, We may be compelled to act like France—as the soldier of the republi- can principle. Our relations with Europe are inti- mate, and by ocean steam navigation the distance between the two hemispheres is reduced to almost nothing. Away, then, with our paltry issues and party questions. Let Congress be up and doing. Let them take measures for increasing our navy at once, and prepare the country to take a stand, if the emergency should arise for her to take it; and let it be worthy of our great country. We live in eventful times. The world is un- hinged. We are entering upon a new era, and, for aught we know, the millennium is about to com- mence. Tue Baurimore Convention.—We publish in to-day’s paper, the concluding reports of the recent Baltimore Convention, made by our own special reporters, and which we have been unable to in- sert sooner, in consequence of the preasure of for eign newsand correspondence, which, by the fre- quency of the arrivals from the old world, must take precedence of almosteverything in anews- | paper, at the present day. The proceedings of that | body have become doubly interesting, since the barnburners have hoisted an independent flag, and deserve an attentive perusal by all who desire | to be well informed in the progress of the Presiden- tial canvass. Heratp ror Evrors.—The Weekly Herald tor | Europe will be ready at twelve o’clock to-day, in | time for the mails of the Caledonia, which will | close here at half past three o’clock this afternoon Morr News rrom Evrors.—The United States will be due to-morrow, with four days later news from Europe. Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatxe.—Tho “Pas Rococo,” a dance in the style and costume of Louis Quatorze, as exe- | outed by the danscuses Viennoises last night, was very pleasing—the “Sauvages et le Miroir,” was also most beautiful. Altogether their whole per- | formancea, as usual, were ravishing and fascinat- | ing. The other performances were of great merit. | Mr. Barry, asl’ Abbe le Bon; eee ae ee were | } i excelient, Bass was good. A fine bill, with the lovely Syiphs of Vienna, is presented again to-night. Bowery Turatee.—We have seen this house crowd- ed many a time—we have been present at scores of first | appearances of favorite actors—we have heard cheers and testimonials of applause given without stint to | performers—but never until last evening have we soon | such an enthusiastic and overwhelming reception as J. R. Scott received. For six minutes by the watch (a | long time when counted) did cheer upon cheer arise | from the vast audience assembled. All rule of order. in giving them, was lost sight of in the universal de- | sire of every individual to cheer to his utmost; and, | finally, when some degree of quiet was restored. thoy would break out atresh, and give one cheer moro; and | +o it continued throughout the whole of the piece, which was “ Macbeth.” Every seat in the house was | occupied, and the pit presented a curious appearance, densely crowded as it was. All this must be highly gratifying to Mr. Scott, and henceforth his reputation, which was previously first rate, will stand higher than ever. He has evidently improved much in his acting during his sojourn abroad, and performed the part of the ambitious thane in admirablo style. The excite- ment consequent on the overwhelming reception was so great that we are not prepared to criticise his acting of last night. but must content ourselves b; saying that Scott showed that he was worthy of ail the applause he received. It was really cheering to see the Bowery looking like itself again; and now that old times, old pieces, and old favorites reign supreme, we trust to see the house proceed in its accustomed coasful career, To-night. Mr. Scott will appear as Damon, in * Damon and Pythias.”’ Mr. C. W. Clarke will play Pythias, and the strength of the company will appear in the cast. The farce of “Ups and | Downs,” and the extravaganza of “ Crimson Crimes,” will conclude the evening's bill. Cuatnam Tuxatae.—The same story at this house every evening—that is, as far asjapplause and crowded houses go, for the amusements are varied and interest- ing, and each succeeding night something new and | rich is brought forward. As for ‘ Now York As it is,” its succese may be truly said to be unprecedented ; | over 40,000 persons have witnessed it, and every one | grees that it is the mosi natural representation of very day life among certain classes in oureity. Chan- frau's adimirable personation of the b’hoy, and Wi- pans of the market loafer, are inimitable pieces of acting. Last night, it was played the second piece ; the first was the laughable farce of “ My Sister Kate.” ‘To-night, * My Neighbors’ Wife” and “The Loan ofa Lover,” will be played first; then comes * Mose,” aud “Paul and Virginia’ will conclude—four capital pieces on one evening. To-morrow night, by the bye Chanfrau takes his complimentary benefit—{t will be o great affai ~ Curuty’s Mixstaecs will, this evening, discourse their usual eloquent music. “Mary Blane’ will be | sung of; the plaintive desire of the old negro, to be ~ Carried back to Old Virginia,” will be breathed | forth ; * Pickayune Butler's Arrival” will be bailed ; and all the established favorites of negrodom will be sung of. Of course the house will be crowded, Mrvopeox.—Quite a re-union of talented Ethio- pian singers has assembled at this house. No less than seven who wing. dance, play the banjo, bones. Ke., to perfection; Wells, White, Howard, Stanton, Smith, Neil, and Master Marks are their names, The manager of the Melodeon displays much enterprise in getting together such a famous band. Baxvanp's PasonaMa.—This magnificent work is at- | tracting its hundreds and tens of hundreds of visiters, ail going away delighted. No one ought to omit visit | ng it. Trnorean Aurixe Sixoxns, or tho Hauser family so well and favorably known here in Now York, will give one of their delightful concerts this evening, at | the Society Library. ‘Their aplendid voices accord ad- mirably {athe wild mountain songs of Switzerland, and their quartettes, catches, glees, duetts, &c.. are all given with precision wndskill. Since the time of the Rainers no such admirable singers have appeared in New York. We expect they will have a crowded audi- ence to-night. PatMo's Orena Hovsy.—Model artists aro all the rage again at this house, Mose is introduced in some interesting positions, and the audiences seem highly to relish this species of exhibition. MM. Monplaisir, Bartholomin, and some other mem- bers of that celebrated bullet company. arrived yester- day afternoon in town, from their artistical journey through the United States. Mad. Monplalsir remains in Philadelphia with the remainder of the ballet com- pany. They intend to perform in that city. and re- turn here shortly, where they are anxiously expected by the admirers of such agalaxy of talent. Tu New Orena Company 1x Bostox.—Tho Astor Place Opera company were to open last evening at the Athenmum, Boston, with “ Lucrezia Borgia,” The per- formers are thus mentioned:—°Signorina TrumM, as prima donna; Signori Benedetti and Arnoldi, as prime tonori; Signora Rossi, primi contralto; Signora Avo- adro; Signori Avignone and Corsi, baritoni; Rosi and Sanquirico, primi bassi; Signora Albertazzi, 24 donna, Piemontest and Parozai, 2d tenorl; Strini and Giubiell, 2d base; aseisted by the original choruses of the As- pursue with regard to those countries—whether, in | case “an appeal to the detence of rights” has been | nade to France, she will act as ‘the soldier of } ve democratic principle.” The question then arises, whether, if the repub- c decides upon taking the part of the Poles against | s, and that of the Italians against the | , the treaties which were entered into in | ald not be violated by France ; but these | teaties are overlooked, and treated by M. Lamar- tie, as being of no force, in m g@ the an- | ouncement of the principles which would guide the foreign policy of the republic. England, weak is, should in the Pras Austrians 1s15, w ile as she comparativel such , make a struggle, although it were to be her last; and here we thini is a solution of the cvler received at Bologne, and emanating from the | ge nt at Pris, to put the French coast ina defence, VW this surmise should be cor s only seen the beginning of the | yanges greater than any which have | tor Place Opera, and with Signor Becherini, as stage manager, Tire orchostra is to be led by Signor Lieti.”’ Madame Fleury Joly is performing in New Orleans, | and with unwonted suecess \ Mr. Marks and Mr. Donaldson are also cliciting much peaise in Orleans. | Dr. Collyer's troupe of Model Artists are performing in the same city, and affording considerable delight. Mde. Richer is also in Orleans, Mr. Salisbury is delighting the people of Buffalo. Mr. Binod is attracting large audiences in Boston. Mr. Chapman and Migs Gannon still continue to de- light the people of Albany, ‘Mr, Kemble is playing with considerable success in Baltimore Signor Blitz, ventriloquist, is gaining much applause in the sume cit; Col. Mann, of the Broadway Theatre, as also Mr. F. 8. Chanfrau. proprietor of the Chatham Theatre, have, we are informed, tendered clear benefits to Messrs. Kipp & Brown, as a testimony ¢f their eymyathy in | the henvy loss sustained by that firm in the recent de- structive fire which consumed 36 ontnibuses and 150 hoi We ‘on whatever evenings are set apart for this truly benevolent act, to ree there theatres | crowded in every, department. This effort, in addi- | tion to the praixeworthy conduct of the stage pi prietors of this city, in appropriating the entire weds of next Thursday—the drivers and other | the only places of safety. | to allow the British fla Aepect of A@hirs in the Minor Parts of the World. The stirring intelligence that reaches us from day to day, from all parts of the West Indies and South America, begins to assume a character not less in- teresting than the accounts from France, or other parts of Europe. We have reduced, to a small space, all the most important points; embracing the leading features of discussion, and the contentions which agitate the peace of the various republics, colonies and dependencies on the Atlantic, and on the Paeifie. While the people of the United “States are quietly enjoying peace—although nominally at war with Mexico—and are absorbed by the news which reaches them weekly from Europe, and speculate ujon its tendencies, and probable results, they neglect events of the most interesting nature, daily enacted almost within the boundaries of their own country. Events in Yucatan have been in the highest de- gree interesting, and, if summed up, would make the ground-work of a valuable work. The Indians and the natave Spaniards have been at war for some time, growing out of alleged usurpations of the li- berty and the rights of the Indians by the whites. The Itidians, so far in the affair, have been the victors; and have, by innumerable acts of treache- ry and brutality, reduced the whites to an utter state of helplessness. The cities of Minda, Cam- pechy and Sisal were deserted and taken posses- sion of by the Indians. Upto the last accounts, which reach to the 7th of May, they had been pur- suing their bloody course, and had surprised seve- ral towns, the population of which were resting on the treaty of peace then under consideration, and at one time reported to have been ratified by the leader. The whites appear to have been the aggressors. A powerfully written appeal was sent to the United States government for aid, which as yet has received no definite action from Congress. ‘he appeal was also addressed to the English go- vernment simultaneously with the United States and Spain ; but of the three powers, England, by her representative at Campeachy, is the only one that has taken the matter up with spirit, and it ig more than probable she will exercise dominion and sove- reignty over Yucatan, on condition of saving it from the ruin and destruction which threaten its existence as a free and civilized people. The un- fortunate fugitives of Yucatan were fleeing in all directions, and on a recent date some twenty ves- sels of all nations were on the coast collecting the unfortunate people from the interior. The repub- lic will probably sink into a dependency of the go- vernment of Great Britain. x . Lute accounts from the French portion of the island of St. Domingo are very important; and re- present affairs there, equally as barbarous as Yuca- tan. All the South portion of the island was in. revolution agaiast the goverument, and a, war of color had broken out at Port au Prince, in which many of the eal citizens were killed. ‘ ‘The President of the Haytien (French) portion of the island, isa black and a very apncrant man, Among other offensive measures which he had adopted, was the proscription of the mulattoes. He turned out the mulatto ministry, and abolished the constitution. A deputation’ of citizens and merchants of the highest standing at Port au Prince, together with the deposed ministry, waited upon him with a request to restore the constitution. Without deigning to reply to this request, the Pre- sident immediately summoned his guard, and or- dered them to fire upon the deputation. His or- ders were obeyed, and several persons were shot down. Among others who were shot was a re- spectable physician, who was pierced through the body by a ramrod, which pinned him to a gate post ie was immediaiely attacked by a soldier and barbarously murdered. Z These sanguinary acts created great excitement and tumult among the citizens, which was in- creased es subsequent arrest and execution, by order of the President, of several who were sus- pected of entertaining designs against the govern- ment. A skirmish took place between the citizens and the soldiers of the President, in which proba- bly one hundred of the former were killed. A French man-of-war which was in the harbor, and the house of the English consul, were crowded with citizens, who had fled from their, homes to > It was said that the British ‘consul had refused to shelter any of the unfortunate Haytiens, who supplicated in vain the protection of the English flag; he likewise refused to wave on any other house; while the consulate of France gave un- bounded help to the miserable people, a number of whom were received on board the French vessel of war in port. _ f After the skirmish had been stopped, the Presi- dent caused twelve of the principal merchants at Port au Prince to be arrested and condemned to death. The whole Southern portion of the island was in insurrection against hun, and he immedi- ately proceeded South with five thousand troops to quell it, but was driven back. Mexican accounts we have down to the 16th. mn very conflicting and confused, we think there are slight indications of a favorable action upon the peace treaty. It is stated 1 Congress had at last met, and the majority of its members seem to be in favor of the immediate ratification of the treaty. Herrera, it is said, was elected President, but it was feared he would not accept. The goyernmentat Queretaro had yielded several points of etiquette with regard to our com- missioners. One of them wus the admission of an escort of sixty men. The commissioners await the annunciation that they aa come. y Guadaloupe intelligence reaches the 28th of April, andis also of much interest. Reading over the accounts, we are led to the conclusion, that the slaves would emancipate themselves, whether the poe government of France did so or not. Everything appeared to be in the greatest agita- tion, no one knowing what was to happen next. The slaves had refused to work, under the imsression that their freedom had been declared by the governs of France, and that it was withheld yy their owners and the colonial authorities. The mayor of Pointe-a-Pitre had displayed the flag of the provisional government, whilst the governor continue that of Louis Philippe’s enter Jt was much feared that no further work would be done by the slaves as such, and as the canes were ripe, the loss of their sugar crop would be the result. ‘The slaves in the island of Martinique, like those | at Guadaloupe, struck work, believing that they | were to be atonce emancipated, and the greatest vigilence was being used to prevent an insurrection, ‘The new governor of the island, under the new or- der of things in France, itis said, had arrived there. News from another source states that the fighting had already commenced, and that the black popu- lation forced the doors of the Porte des Abymes, with axes and clubs. All the troops were immedi- ately ordered out, and a revolt had very nearly commenced. Almost every morning pee are seen bearing the worda—“ Death to the whites,” and similar threats. The accounts represent a great want of flour, oil and other provisions. Jamaica dates are received to the 10th inst.— General Santa Anna is, as we have before men- tioned, at this place. He had taken up his resi- dence ata splendid mansion near Kingston, where he would remain for a few months, and then leave for Venezuela. Information had been received at Kingston of ten slavers having some time since left Havana for the coast} of Africa; upon the strength of which, the H. B. M. ships Alarm, Daring, and the steamer Vixen, would sail ina day or two to cruise off the ports of Cuba and Porto Rico. The captured Africans are, accord- ing to orders, to be brought to Jamaica for distri- bution. ‘The affairs in Venezucla are hay very unsettled. The mails from every quarter had been stopped, and the public kept in entire ignorance of affairs. President Monagas is still in the interior with a large body of troops, watching the movements of Gen. Paez. The city of Caracas, on the 16th, was as quiet as though no civil war existed. Business wasatacomplete stand. A letter received in this city, dated San Juan, Nicaragua, April 24, a all was quiet there under the nominal sway of the Mosquito king, but real rule of his British supporters. In relation to this we annex a translation of a treaty entered upon in March last between Great Britain and Nicaragua. Sumarra.—Dates were received here by an ar- rival, direct,*to the 17th of January, The natives ou the coast of Sumatra had had many blood battles, and great numbers had been killed. The seaport towns, Mackey and Quallah Battoo, had been entirely destroyed. Trixipap, March 15.—To this date, but not the latest, we have intelligence by letter, which says, the rain was seriously injuring the sugar crop. Out of two hundred and eighty estates, not fifty will be in cultivation next year, in consequence of the planters being abandoned by the British govern- ment. The planters here and ‘on the out-islands (says the Nassau Guardian of the 6th instant) are com- plaining sadly of the want of rain. Up to this time the season has been unprecedentedly dry. Many. of the pine growers are threatened with the loss of | their ie apple crops, which but lately wore a most flourishing appearance, but ure beginning to jook withered and parched, in consequence of the ubsence of rain. The brig Volunteer, from Liver- pool, had arrived at Nassau to tuke home a cargo of pine apples, ‘The summer had fairly set in, the weather at Nassau on the 10th instant be- coming intolerably hot. No rain, though so much wanted, had yet fallen. J Cyt advices have been received overland to taches giving their labor tously, for the seine lau- deble parpone— deserver the Byhest commendation. th® 24th of March. Business appears to be in ala has been OP late (ig Fee health and abundance, 'says the Neighbor, are in all our borders, Senator iento since his return from Europe, presented a report on the subject of com- mon school education, ‘The 6th instalment due oa North American elaims has been pla ry the government at the disposal of the Charge qAflaires, 5. Bai Esq. The amount is up- wards of $10,000, and has been shipped for Boston By the Crusader. The road of the Andes has been repaired at the cost of the government, for a dis- tance of 20 leagues, and is said to be in a very fair travelling order for the most part; in all parts sate. ez, by the last news from Mendoza, had been brought in a captive. In the attack made upon his troop, nineteen of his men were killed. It is probable, ere this, he too has been but to death. In the capital great quiet reigns, and the im- provements of the city are on a Freeda but steady advance. | . a Late Peruvian advices state that the Minister Paz Soldan had resigned, we are told, in conse- uence of some misunderstanding with the Pre: lent. Don Matias Leon has been chosen in his place, as Minister of Foreign fairs. Mr. Pitt Adams, the British Minister, has returned to Cal- lao. The Peruvian government had not received the first communication in which he announced his mission. Upon this, Mr. Adams had address- ed to the government a second note, demanding that they should fix a time when they would de- cide whether to receive him or not; and when, if received, he should have his audience, Onr latest advices from the River La Plata are to the 7th of April. Each port of the Argentine territory was then closely blockaded, and all at- tempts to evade the French cruisers have proved useless, Ten European vessels bound to Europe, made an effort to reach the inner roads of Buenos Ayres, with most favorable prospects, having a dark night and fair wind; but they were overtaken by the French steamer and brought back, and it is said will be served the same fate which attended the British brig Fame, which was condemned and sold. The French and English Ministers appoint- ed to renew negotiations, had not arrived. — We have Bermuda papers to the 18th instant. The steamship Great Western arrived hence on the 16th, The Legislature was opened by the Go- vernor on the 16th, in whose opening speech were many subjects of interest to the inhabitants. He recommends the Legislature to relieve all steamships carrying the public mails of the coun- tries to which they belong, from light dues at Ber- muda; and, also, to support well directed plans for ennouraging the resort of strangers to the island, in search of health, business, or recreation, i The translation ot a treaty between Great Bri- tain and Nicaragua, entered into on the 7th of March, we take from the New Orleans Delta, with the remarks of that paper. The Delta says: ‘The attention of our countrymen and the govern- meut at Washington is solicited to this important mat- ter. By tho second article of the treaty, it will be seon that Great Britain, through her accredited agent, af- firms, in substance, that Mosquitia is one of her colo- nies, and that as such. an insult to the Mosquito flag is an insult to the British flag. The machinations set on foot by the grasping and aggrossive government of England have succeeded, so fur as the fueble state of Nicaragua is concerned. To all intents and purposes, Mosquitia has been annexed to the crown of Great Britain. Who can define the metes and bounds of this fictitious realm of the King of the Mosquitoes, now publlsly proclaimed to be under the protection of Her Britannic Majesty? Boundaries it has not. Its limits will be speedily stretched commensurate with the selfish wants of Brit bjects on that fertile and lu- erative coast. Troubles will be fomented with the fee- ble apolegies for governments in the neighborhood. Concessions will be forced from them at the point of the bayonet, and British power will be immeasurably increased on this continent. In consequence of the misunderstanding which has existed be- tween Great Britain and the State of Nicaragua, with respect to the limits of the Mosquito territory, and which has produced colli- sion between the forces of both powers, the government of Nicar- agua named as ite Commissioners the Minlster of a Francisco Castellon, Juan J. Zavala, and Joso Maria Estrada, in order that in conjunetion with Graneville Gower Loch, Captain of U. B. M. brig Alarm, Commander-in-Chief of the fleet attached to the Jamaica station, Division of North Amorica and the West Tadios, and in command of Her Britannic Majesty's united forces in the river San Juan de Nicaragua, they might adjust the diff- culties between the two powers; and after careful and mature deliberation, they have agreed upon the following article Ist, The Government of Nicaragua will restore to Capt. G. G. Tach, in the Island of Cuba, twelve Lours after the ratification of the present Treaty, Mossrs, Little and Hodgson, made prisoners by the troups of Nicaragua on the Sth January, 1848, in the port of San Juan, 2d. The flags of Mosquitia, and other articles of property cap- area in sald port cn pail any, shall be seed witacot aus ¢ commander of her B. M.’sforces desires a sath tion from the government of Nicaragua tor the outrage which said commander thinks has been inflicted upon the British flag, with the design of injuring Mosquitia, which is un- der its protection, the aforomid government of ‘Nicaragua de- clares that ft was ignorant that the Mosquito flag was 99 connect. od with that of Great Britain ; that au insult to it would imply an inmult to Great Britain; and that, far from wishing to incur the hostility of thas power, it cherishos the most ardent desire to cul- ndly relations with that government. Sd. The government of the State of Ni solemnly pro- arises not to molest the peacefal inhabitants of the Port of San Juan, with the exprots understanding that spy act of that nature shall be considered by Groat Britain as» declaration of hostilities, 4th. The tariff established and in forve in the Port of San Juan on the first of Inst January, shall be considered as revived, and no ‘custom-houso be fixed im the vicinity of enid port, ‘prejudi- cial to its interests, Sth. The Commander of the British forces agrees to withdraw from the Fort of San Carlos to the Port of San Juan, restoring the hostages and prisoners and all articles of property in his power, immediately afcer ihe rauiScation of the present rreaty. 6th, The stipulations of the present treaty shall not prevent the Government of Ni from sooking to effect by means of com- missionore, a definitive settlement of tho subject matters of this tiation with her Britannic Majesty. th igned the prosent treaty in dupli- the Island of Cuba, in Lake Nicarazus, this 7th March, IMS.—(Signed) Graneville G. Loch, Juan J. Zavala, Francisco Castellon, Joxe Maria Estrada, Minister of Foreign Relations of the Suy e Government, &e. Ke. March 9, 1848, A true copy. Salinas. Leon, March 11, 164% J. Xeres City Intethgence. Extes vaL or Emianants.—Botweon Satur- | day and yesterday, 32 vessels arrived at this port, from | various parts of Europe, bringing with them 3,744 emi- grant passengers, the ‘majority of whom were from | Liverpool and Bremen. : | Usitep Ancient Orpen or Davtps.—This order yesterday celebrated the ninth anniversary of its re- | organization, by a procession wnd banquet. At an early hour, the various lodges, thirteen in number, and mustering in all about 250 metbers, aasembled in the Yielnity of Chamborsand Centre atreets, and proceeded through Chatham street, Fast Broadway, Grand street, Bowery and Third avenue, to 34th street and Second avenue, te their place of rendezvous in 42d street, where, in addition to enjoying a bountiful share of che good things of this life, several addresses were deliver- | ed, odes were sung, and @ «plendid banner presented to | the William Tell Lodge, with gppropriate ceremonies. | The several bands which accompanied the lodges dis- | coursed excellent music on the occasion, The exer- | cises having concluded, the proc h Second avenue, 25th ‘street to Madison Square, 20d treet and 6th avenue to Carmine, Clarkson, Hudson, | Canal, Broadway and Chambers streets, to thelr head: quarters in Centre street, and dismissed. Herald we alluded to the debility and illness of a female emigrant found up town. and takon to the 18th ward station house. We understand that the reason why she was not admitted by the Commissioners of Emigration, was from the fact of her being conveyed to the emigrant office, after the place was closed for the night. In the morning, on the information being given to Mr, Thatcher, the assistant agent of the commis- sioners, (who isa very humane and feeling man. spari: no pains nor trouble in order, if possible, to relieve the sufferings of his fellow creaturos), he rent at once a carriage to the 18th ward station house, for the young woman, and through much exertion procured’ her a temporary lodging at the City Hospital; and yorterday afternoon, sho was removed to the Hospital on Staten Island, belonging to the commissioners, The commis- sioners must certainly have a place provided in the city, accessible by night as well as by day, where the emigrants, when taken sick. by fever or destitu- tion, can be immediately conveyed, and not allowed to lay around in the different police station houses, en- | dangering the lives of the cititens. This must be done, and quickly too, before the setting in of the warm weather. Fine.—Offcers Turner and Hogan, of the Eleventh ward. while taking thelr rounds about 10 o'clock on | Sunday night, discovered a building, at the foot of Fifth street, partly occupied by Messrs. Smith and De- mon, as a mould shop, to be on fire, whieh they suc. coeded in extinguishing. From the large quantity of combustible materials that were. found collected around the building, it is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary, and but for the timely discoy- ery of the fire, and its extinguishment, the destruction of property must have beon vory great. Fine, ap Scsricion or Anson.—About three o'clock yesterday morning, a fire broke out in the grocery store of John Lettakan, No. 13 Leonard strost. It was roon extinguished, however, by private citizens, and policemen of the Fifth ward. Damage to stook, ke., very trifling. ‘Thu premisos were evidently set on fire, | and from some circumstances which camo to light, suspicion rested upon the occupant, who was accor- dingly placed under arrest, to await the result of an examination, | | | Woere vo tHe Emtonants Brioxa ?—In yostorday's | ! Rux Oven—An interesting boy, by the name of George Powell, while playing in 28th strnet, near the 6th avenue, was run over by a baker's wago thereby so xeriously injured that very slight hopes are entertained of his Fecovery. Accientan Daownina.—Yesterday afternoon, @ party of six young men went out on n sailing oxoar- sion. in a small sall-boat, which was eapsized in Butter- milk Channol, and one of the young men, by the name of Peter High, © cooper by trade, was drowned. The others were fortunately rescued from a watery grave by the assistance of Mr. Stillman and Mr. Somers, the schooners Jemima and Harrictt. Cononen’s Orricr-—Coroner Walters held an inquest yerterday on the body of an unknown man who wus found yesterday morning floating in the slip at pler No. 1, North River, On the examination, the body war supposed to be that of « sailor who fell from a vos- sel of jattery some six weeks ago. Ho was dressed in a blue roundabout jacket, blue flannel overshirt, and a white undershirt and blue cloth pantaloons, ' The jury found a verdict that tho deceased camo to his death by some cause unknown, Miacelianeons, ‘The Canal tolls at Syracuse to May 22, inclusive, ex- ceed thore of last year $227 A terrific hurricane passed over Detroit, on the night of the 23d instant. Houses were unroofed and blown down, cornices dislor and considerable other dam- age done, Loss not stated. On Friday the workmen on the New York Railroad gtruck for wages.--New Haven Courier, TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. Our telegraphic despatches. this mori spate! is morning are highly important. The rntalleoace from Mexico, relative to the treaty, 1s decidedly favorable to ite ratification. Congress, after the interregnum oc- casioned by the Baltimore Convention, has gone to work with new zeal; and its labors yesterday afford some happy indications that the business of the nation is beginning, at last, to attract the aiten- tion of the guardians of the public interests at Washington. A variety of interesting matter will be found among the despatches below. Important News Retative to the Treaty with Mexico: Wasuinaron, May 29, 1848. Despatches have been received from the city of Mexico, which speak with entire confldénce of the ra- tifleation of the treaty. Mr. Sevier had gone to Queretaro, determined to push the negotiations to a close. Mr. Clifford was still at the capitol. Bothe wer extremely sanguine of a spec- dy and favorable termination of their mission. A private letter has also been received here, speak- ing confidently of the ratification of the treaty. Important Movements of the Barnburners. Atwany, May 29, 1848, ‘On Wednesday next, John Van Buren will speak at ‘Tammany Hall. Yesterday, ex-President Van Buren privately avowed his intention to oppose the election of General Cass to the Presidency. The barnburners will certainly nominate General Taylor. Later from Salt Lake—Mormons Murdered by Indians, Sr. Lois, May 29, 1848. By an arrival at the city of St. Louis, from Salt Lake, we learn that the Indians had made an attack upon the Mormons, and murdered a number of their men, wo- men and children, An express was immediately de- spatched for assistance, There is no cause assigned for this digpolical outrage, Methodist Conference. Prrrsnune, May 29, 1848. ‘The Methodist Conference, now in session here, sub- mitted the property question between the Northern and Southern division of tho churches to arbitration, upon the most liberal terms; after which they ad- journed. Suicide, Baxtimors, May 20, 1848, ‘The head clerk of Mesers. Lee & Johnson, named John P, Bechdell, committed suicide at 6 o'clock this morning. by shooting himself in the head with a pistol, while in his room at Barnum’s hotel. No cause is as- signed for the rash act. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasnixatox, May 20, 1848, ‘The Sonate assembled at 12 o'clock, and was called to order by the Vice Prosident, when the Rev. Mr. Gur- ley opened the session with prayer. RESIGNATION OF SENATOR Cass. Tho Vicx Parsipent laid before the Senate a com- munication from Gen. Cass, resigning his seat as a Senator from the State of Michigan. Mr. Feicw submitted a resolution, that the Vice Pre- sident notify the Governor of the State of Michigan of the resignation of his colleague, which was adopted. PETITIONS, KC. Numerous petitions and memorials were presented, received and referred. DIAN DEPREDATIONS IN OREGON. A message in writing was received from the president of the United States by the hands of his private secre- tary, Mr. Walker, transmitting a memorial from the government and legislature of Oregon, asking aid from the U. S. government against the Indians, and recom- mending that aid be given tothem. The mnessage, with accompanying documents, were referred to the com- mittee on military affairs, and ordered to be printed, ANEW BILL, Mr. Burien, of South Carolina, from the judiciary committee, reported a bill in favor of punishing viola- tions of the secret proceedings of congress. MORE LIGHT. Mr. Wenstee offered a rosolution, calling upon the Secretary of the Treasury for information as to the cause of delay in erecting a light house on Long Island. MR, BENTON CHAIRMAN OF MILITARY AFPAIRS, On motion of Mr. Bavama, of North Carolina, Mr. Benton of Missourl was appointed chairman of the committee on Military Affairs in the place of Mr. Cass, resigned. THE APPROPRIATION PILL. Mr. Atuertox, of New Hampshire, chairman of the Committee on Finance, moved to take up the Appro- priation Bill, which, before being acted on, the sub- ject was informally laid aside. THY FORRIGN MAILS. Mr. Nixes, of Connecticut, moved to take up the bill to ainend.an act providing for the transportation of the United States Mail to foreign countries, which was agreed to. ‘A debate sprung up upon the merits of the bill, in which Mr, Niles of Connecticut, Mr. Dix of New York, Mr. Davis of Massachusetta, and Mr. Hale of N. Hamp- shire, participated. After being amended s0 as to authorize the Postmas- ter General to impose retaliatory rat. postage on British letters brought to this country, the bill was read a third time and 3 Sundry House bills were read twice and referred. RELIBF BILL. The bill for the relief of David Myrell was then taken up. Mr. Uxperwoop offered an amendment to the bill, providing that no money bo paid until he gives bonds to repay advances made to him to enable him to fulfil his contract for hemp. A debate sprung up on the amendment and merits of the bill between Mr. Underwood, Mr. Bagby, Mr. Benton, and Mr. Badger of North Carolina, when the subject was informally Inid aside, and on motion, the Senate adjourned over till to-morrow, Tuesday, House of ntatives. ‘The House assembled at the usual hour, and was called to order by the Speaker. Tho Rev. Mr. Gurley officiated as chaplain, after which the journal was read and approved, and the House proceeded to business, ABOLITION. Mr, Amos Tuck, of New Hampshire, moved to sus- pend the rules. in order that he might offer a resolu- tion favoring abolitionism in the District of Columbia, which was taken by yeas and nays, and decided in the negative—yeas 53, nays 8 RESOLUTIO ‘The Speaker announced the first thing in order on hia table, to be a call of the Senate for Resolutions, when the call was proceeded with. THE OREGON MILL, Mr. Suitn, of Indiana, moved to suspend the rules, in order that he might offer a resolution fixing a day for the consideration of the Oregon Bill, which was de- cidedin the affirmative. FRESIIDENT’S MESSAGE. A message was received from the President, respect- ing Indian depredations in Oregon, and recommending the prompt assistance of the government. of Georgia, spoke at rome lenth in favor of the President’s recommendation and moved to amend Mr Smith’s resolution so as to take the Oregon question at once into consideration and discuss it. He was followed by Mr. Vinton of Ohio, Mr. Harri- son of Georgia, Mr. Brown of Mississippi, Collamer of Vermont. Mr. Smith of Indiana, with others. Mr. Vinton sald the appropriation bills should be firat passed. They had been too long delayed, and that money was wanted. Slavery would probably be dis- cussed in connection with the Oregon bill, and pro- long ita consideration. Mr. Natwanret Boypow of North Carolina asked why the President did not send a foree to Oregon, ba consulting Congroas, as he had sent a force to ‘exas. Mr. Surrn’s resolution was amended, so as finally to make it the order ofthe day, next after the appropria- tion Bills, and adopted. The President's message was then referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. ‘THE ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Asus, of Massachusetts, moved to suspend the rules in order that he might offer 9 resolution in favor of the adjournment of Congrees on the 10th of July. On his motion the yeas and nays were demanded, and decided in the negative as follows: yeas 113 nays 60—— two-thirds not voting it, the House refused to suspend the rulos. Mr. Vinton moved that the House resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole, which was agreed to. Mr Kine, of Maas,, in the chair. THE Post OFFICE BILL. The Host Office Bill was then taken up, and after brief consideration, the committee rose and roported the bill to the House, with amendments. When on mstion, the House adjourned over till ‘Tuesday, to-morrow. Markets. Burrat.o, May 20.—Recetpts by canal since Saturday, the 27th inst :—Flour, 20,700 bbls; wheat, 6,000 bush els; corn, 9,400 do. Sales of 8,500 bbls. flour were made at $5 37 a $5 80; sales of 300 bbls. Victoria Mills, Canada, were made at $6. Onts—Sales of 3000 bushels at 460, Whiskey—Sales of 300 barrels were made at 20c. There was no change in pork. No sales of barley were reported, Ausany, May 20.—Reeeipts of flour since Saturday the 27th inst :—Flour,10,000 bbls ; wheat, 29,000 bush- els; corn, 8,000 do, Sales of 890 bbis. four, sold at $4 75 a$4 8745. Wheat—Sales of 5000 bushels were made, including Chicago, at Sle.,and Ohio at $1 04 There was no change in other articles, and the general tone of the market rather languid. Sporting Intelligence. Unton Counse.—Trorrisa Maron Hawk ano Lapy Surtox, ron $1000. wren Buacn This exeiting | mateh will take place this afternoon, and a great deal of speculation is going on as tothe result, ‘The betting lust night was even, Asthe advertisement gives the conditions of the match, we refer to that for partion- lars, The trotting will unquestionably be fine; two better horses were never harnessed, Marine Affairs. Tria. Tair of tHe Steamsuie Cnescent Ciry.— By invitation of Isaac Newton, Esq., wo attended the trial trip of this queen of the ocean, which took Place on Saturday, down the Bay. She glided from her niooring, at about half-past 19 o'clock in the morning, haying on her dee the largest party ever assembled on ship board on any similar oceasion. ‘There could not have been less than seven hundred persons present, more than half of whom were ladics, The other half were composed of gontlemen and aldermen; and forthe credit of New York, we could wis most heattily this latter mentioned portion bick whence they came, Is it not diszraceful that the honor of our city institutions, and the dignity of its laws, should suffer, and become the iaaghing subject for strangers, through the very unbecoming conduct of those in whose keep- ing they have been dto guard and protect? Wit but one or two exceptions, the proceedings of that body were characteristic. Apart from this, however, the affair was got up in the most liberal and hospitable manner, and enjoyed to the greatest extent by every one on board, ‘The day was most propitious—clear, bright, and balmy, with & gente breeze from the sunny south, just sirong enough to rufile slightly the surface of the sea, and to impart a healthful hue to the ‘cheeks of the ladies who thronged the quarter-deck. As the steamer moved rapidly and nobly down the bay, addi- tional interest was excited among the guests by the frequent outbursts of applause and cheers, that ‘eeted her from the innumerable crafts that glided by er on her course to the ocean, among whiok was the Hibernia, just in from Liverpool. ‘The heavily-laden table, bearing all thut the appe- tite could desire, both in eating and drinking, and the excellent band of music provided for the occasion, added still more to the great variety of enjoyments so bountifully offered through the foresight and hospita- lity of Capt. Stoddard, Mr. Newton, and the Messrs, Howard, She returned to the city at 5 o'clock in the after- noon, having given during the day the utmost satis- faction. Her performances were everything that could be desired or expected from a thorough, complete and efficient sea steamer. It is useless to give the points made down to the Hook ; we will merely say that her average speed was seventeen miles an hour, the engine with apparent ease making sixteen revolutions, The Crescent City was built by W. H. Brown, for Isaac Newton, Esq., Capt. Stoddard, and Messrs. J, Howard & Son of this ¢ ty, and for J. P. Whitney of New Orleans, who is represented here by Mr. F Hon. She is designed as the pioneer of a line about to be per- manently established between New York and New Or- leans, touching each way at Havana, and is in all respects well calculated for such a purpose, having the advantage of spoed as well as buoyancy to take her over the bar at the Balize, at all tides and weather. Her beautiful model and her almost inexpressible grace of movement on the water, were themes of gene- ral admiration, and elicited from those capable of ap- preciating these essential points, the greatest praixe. While the scientific gentlemen were enraptured with every movement and arrangement through the vessel during her trip, the ladies were feasting with unbound- ed delight upon the oriental splendor of her eabins, saloons and chambers, and wondering how the rough and uncouth taste of man could design so much ele- gance for their comfort. The gorgeous display of velvets, tapestry and gold, 80 profusely and tastefully decorating the Various appartments, surpasses even the Hermann, which vessel, @ few weeks since, we deemed beyond improvement. There can be nothing we have ever read of, cither in the courtly magnificence of Louis Quatorze, o: in the fabled history of Aladin, or the Arabian nights, that can excel, much less surpass, the luxury and splendor of the saloons of thisship. We cannot well describe the furniture—it is too elaborate, too unique, to admit of casual or ahasty glance; it must be seen, and even used, to form a proper opinion of its beauty and me- rits.’ Let it suffice to say, that the sofas, loun- ges and chairs in the main saloon are of carved and polished rosewood, covered with a texture which the upholsterer calls brockatel, and is obtained only ‘at @ price ranging frem five to six dollars per yard. The sofus and chairs in the state rooms aro ofa similar make, and are aa expensive. The ladies’ private saloon, which is located in the very centre of the ship—the most dosirable part, as it partakes less of the motion of the vessel—is fitted up in such a manner as to defy all attempts at description. The furniture here, is carved gold work, covered with brockatel, and the side-walls are sheets of mirrors, encased in the fin carved and gilded frame-work we have ever scen. The carpeting throughout tho main saloon, state-rooms, and chambers, is all velvet, of the most costly descrip- tion. It might be well to say that the chairs in or- dinary use, cost upwards of $30 each, and the lounges $150 each. These may be taken as fair specimens of the appointments in every department of the vessel.— The dock is flush, fore-and-aft, forming a magnificent promenade. The only incumbrance is a long house which occupies the space between the wheels, and con- tains the engine room, Captain's office, cl of- fice, and the entrance to the main and forward sa- loons. The whole space under this deck is devo- ted to the saloons, sleeping apartments and the engine room. ‘The after part forms the beautiful retiring saloon just alluded to; which has a direct com- munication with the forward or dining room. This saloon issome seventy fect in length, and about sixteen foet in breadth, on each side of which are spacious rooms designed for families, and will each accommodate most comfortably four persons. They contain toilet stands, mirrors, a small centre table, chairs, and a sofa, and are lighted by a large square port window. which may be raised or closed at pleasure; and in either case plenty of light and air makes these family chambers the moet desirable that could be wished for There are also single, or smaller rooms, equally well furnished, and are brought in communication with the servants’ apartment by annunciators, ora new invention of bells. The decorations of this large cabin are of the most costly kind. Upon each side, on the sections be- tween the state room doors, are circular oil paintings, neatly, even Slegantly, executed, girded by a rich! carved and gilded border. The pannelings and. doors are of rose, satin and zebra wood. beautifully diversi- fied, and between each door are four detached columns of highly polished satin wood, resting upon a rosewood pedestal, and surmounted by an elaborately carved and gilded capital, upon which rests a truss of lar.e dimensions, g the full figure of the dolphin in alto relievo. ‘The trusses support the ceiling beams, which are richly ornamented by gold beading. On each door is a beautifully executed vignette encircled by a gold wreath, are otherwise ornamented. Th encased with polished satin and ro: som is also finished in the same style, and is orna- mented by a costly carved rosewood sofa, made to set in permanently. Immediately under this, and en- tered by a stairway from the after part. is an apart- ment neatly fitted for sleeping. It is well ventilated and weil aired, to which is attached the baggage and arcel room, Adjoining the principal saloon. and a ittle farther forward, is the ladies’ private parlor, to which we have already alluded. This, as we have said before, requires a vivid imagination to form any idea of its beauty from written descriptions. One must see it to appreciate its elegance. On the other side ix the hall or passage way leading to the dining saloon, which is not inferior in point of richness to any other part of the ship. The engine room is also in this neighbor- hood, butis not at all connected. It has its entrance from’ the deck, entirely distinct from every other de- partment. The forward or dining saloon is very large, and is fitted up with much taste. The decorations are plain, compared with the after saloon; yet they are rich. and the contrast being so great, offers a plea- sant relief to the eye It is wainscotted with white enamelled work, relieved by carved and gilded mould- ings, and highly polished pilasters. On each side are state rooms, Atted in the same luxuriant. atyle whieh pervades the whole structure. At the extreme end of this stands an elegant secretary or sideboard, carved and gilded, with plated glass doors, which is stored full of the massive plate that belongs to the ship's table. There are two long tables running parallel from ‘ene end to the other, which will seat two hundred per- sonsat dinner, This apartment has, also, a separate entrance from the deck, and between meals forms an excellent smoking or lounging room for gentlemen. ‘The pantry, by the way the largest and best arranged we ever saw, is immediately adjoinining, and is con- nected by a door with the Kitchen; store-rooms, wine- cellar, &¢., are below. ‘The engin.e which, by the way, is the most important appendage to this noble structure, in itself forms a sub- ject which science and philosophy alone can properly E ‘appreciate, It is a piece of workmanship that will bear the scrutiny and test of the most scientific mo- chanic of the age. The ease and preci te porcept- iblein its movements, are not more striking than the elegance of finish. The care, and the precaution, and the nicety which are observed in the fastening of every bolt and joint, bear testimony to the great pains taken by the buliders, Messrs. Secor & Co, It has been their great object from the onset, to rendor the engine one of the best that ever came from their extensive establishment; and in order to do this more effectually, they have made a particular study by observaticn; and bringing to their aid the modifications which their con- tinued experience suggests they have now the satisfac- tion of having attained their greatest wishes—sccurity and confidence in the performance of the engine. ‘The endeavors of these gentlemen to elevate the cha- racter of American mechanics to a position commen surate with their ability and skill, deserve from all, at least a fervent wish that their future efforts be crown ed with acontinuance of thatsucces which has «0 do- servedly attended their recent productions. We give below, for the satisfaction of scientific and practioal persons, an account of the size and power of the en- gine and the ship, collected from the most #thentic souree, It will be found of much interest. ‘The Cresent City leaves for New Orieans, touching at Havana, on Thursday, the Ist of June, undor tho command ef Capt, Stoddard who has been for many years connected with the New York and Havre lino of ackets. He is eminently fitted for the position he olds. Berore she takes her departure, we would recommend those who have a taste for the chaste productions of science, art and ingenuity, to pay hers visit. The splendid paintings and decorations of her cabins will repay the risiter for the time occupied. ‘o will now give a detailed description of the vessel, which can be used at any time as rofe- rence. Hor length on deck is 245 fect, length of kecl 224 feet, beam 36 foct. and measures 1750 tons, carpenters’ calculation, or 1500 register. Tho frame of the ship throughout, is heavily fastened : floor timbers 16 to 19 inches, 20 fect in length ; ceili 5 to 6 inches thick, of best yellow piite bosom ai lodge knecs, hanging and ding ou both upper decks, are ry timbers. Besides the ship kelsons, there are engine keltons 2 by 3 foot, extending the fall longth of engine. boilers. &o.; bottom planking oak, wales yellow pine, 44 inches thick; the bed-plate faatonings were adjusted before the bottom plank was put on, and go through tho Kelson and frame of the khip. held on by innumerable bolts, securing the foundation of the engine in @ most eubstantial man- ner. for sen service. Tho wales are bolted up and down and through each other, cogged and dovetailed to every frame with locust ; the kelsons are dovetailed or let down on and over the floor timbers, securing the vessel from any fore and aft workings; her plankshear ure of yellow pine, and bolted through the shear streaks ;