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

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Tune 20, Tuosday.... .. etna cal sonien ad l® ODM ‘The publication of the morning'edition of the Herald com- menced yesterday at 18 minnies past 3 v’clock, and finished at 30 minutes past 7 o'clock ; the evening edition at 25 minutes after 2 and finished at 5 minutes of 3 o'clock, ‘The Election and the Candidates. ‘The Presidential election is now fairly begun.— | The two leading parties have made their nomina- tions, and with some local exceptions, the news- papers attached to these organized masses, have very generally come out for the persons nominated. The democratic journals, as they call themselves, with a few exceptions in New York, rally at the tap of the drum to the name of General Cass.— The whig journals, as they also, call themselves, | perform the same evolution at the name of Gene- ral Taylor, setting aside some exceptions, also, in this city. In some respects, this is a novel election; it differs from any similar contest which has taken place for many years past. The two great leading candidates have been taken up by more energetic and younger portions of the difler- ent masses who support them; leaving out of ac- count, and inthe back ground, those old hacks that have been so long contending for the mastery. Gen. Cass may be said to be the candidate of the youthful and more energetic portion of the demo- cratic party, as Gen. Taylor is of the like kind in | opposition attached to the whig ranks. Mr. Van Bu- ren and his corrupt adherents, are as savage against the democratic nominee and his friends,as Mr. Clay and his partisans are against the other. It is, there- fore, a very odd, very queer, and very strange elec- tion; a sort of fight within a fight, and even a fight within these. There is one point of yiew in which this election may be examined which augurs well forthe pub- lic morals of the people, as well as the press. many years past, these controversies, as conducted by the politicians and political journals, have been | utterly disgraceful and discreditable to the country. All kinds of personal abuse, without the slightest foundation for such, has been heaped upon the can- didates by each of the factions which opposed them. The moral sense of the American people has often revolted at these disgraceful exhibitions; | but the want of a liberal, intelligent, and indepen- dent newspaper press, prevented the moral feeling | of the people from having proper sway. There ex- ists now, however, a newspaper press in this coun- try, published too in large cities, competent—inde- pendent of political hacks and political parties—and | capable of wielding, for the honor of the country, those weapons with propriety, which may produce, -in time, an entire revolution in the character of these elections. Already are these party journals, on both sides, beginning to show the old symptoms, which have disgraced them in previous years, Some of the more violent of thé whig journals seem to accuse General Cass of wearing a “black cockade,”* some time near the close of the last century. This must be a terrific offence for one to have committed, who wishes to occupy the White House. Can't the same antiquarians tell, also, the color of Gene- ral Cass’s breeches, in 1799, or the peculiar cut of his coat, and what sort of a vest he wore when he travelled over the Alleghany mountains, to Michigan? On the other side, the same discredita- ble attempts are made against the sublime sim- | plicity which characterises General Taylor. Some of them are already beginning to accuse him of ina- bility of writing a letter; others that he isa vulgar and ignorant man; and further, thatin the midst of a fight, when he is crossed, he swears like a trooper. No doubt, but if many of these accusers had been on the battle field at Buena Vista, in a position simm- lar to that which Gen. Taylor occupied, we should never have had to accuse any of them of swearing ; they would have run away, and thus saved the pro- fune language, but disgraced their country and their country’s flag. Now, this mode of conducting the Presidential election, shall receive no favor from our hands. We mean to take up the subject seriously and de- liberately, and to show the American people ‘the utter selfishness, folly, vulgarity, and blackguard- ism of the party press on both sides. Gen. Cass is as good, as pure, and amiable a man—also as honest and honorable in all his dealings as Gen. Taylor; and Gen. Taylor has all those qualities as . Cass, with some additional traits of character that few others have. Either of these uished men will do honor at the White House, and credit to the country. Their private, personal, and political characters, so far as princi- ples and morals are concerned, are beyond re- proach, and can furnish no grouuds for attack on that score, by any cliques of office-seeking scoundrels in the country. How, then, should the fight be conducted ? well as Ge The only just and honorable mode which the American | people have for deciding the contest between the two great and leading candidates for the Presi- dency is, to study the national and political con- sequences which may accrue to the country from the election of either of those distinguished men. Gen. Cass has been long known as a public and creditably so. public measures of great impogtance, both by his conduct as a public man, and by his votes, as well as by his correspondence. These channels and sources of information should constitute the mate- rials from which the American people ought to draw their reasons for preferring or opposing Gen. Cass. On the other hand, Gen. Taylor, though Jess known as a practical politician through the country, his views oncertain great pointe as will satisfy onable man, who believes that distinguish- y hero to be honest, well intentioned, and intelligent, as he must be. General Taylor has been a miiltary man daring his whole life, and only of late hashe been called to turn his attention to public questions, in consequence of the means adopted to bring hisname before the country. He is an involuntary candidate; he has never intrigued, or made any efforts for the nomination, and cons ders himself a no party candidate; and will, if the influence of no party, or has yet made ill be published on every European | steam packet day, with intelligence from all parts of this con- | joe, corner of | the For | man, | He is identified with party and | such developements of eldique of politicians. Although, in opinion, he has been most favorable to the moderate measures of that association of men heretofore called the whig party, yet, Gen. Taylor has been nominated, not only by the whigs, but by many of all par- ties, Gen, Cass has been nominated by that party alone, which rose up under the influence of Gen. Jackson. They call themselves democrats; but weldon’t think they are entitled to an exclusive use of that appellation, Many of them are whigs, and those belonging to other parties, are as good | democrats as any republic can desire. These are some of our brief views in relation to | the Presidential election, upon which we shall en- large at a more leisure moment. Both the candi- dates are able, accemplished and competent; and either, of them would do honor to the country. The characters of these distinguished gentlemen ; are above reproachs and the partisans of either | side, who may emit their blackguardism and abuse, | ought to be put down by the American people. Let the contest not be governed by personal feelings, but depend entirely on the great measures that may be supposed to be identified with the triumphs of each; and, in this view of the case, every intel- ligent man can make up*his mind and decide, whether he will go for Gen. Cass or Gen. Taylor, as well as we can. There is one thing, however, in this election, which appears torequire noticing, perhaps, more at this moment than heretofore. These are the se- cessions of the old hunkers, as we call them, who formerly ruled the two great political parties here, and who have recently backed out from the two nominations. The friends of Mr. Clay on ane side, | and the friends of Mr. Van Buren on the other, have seceded; although we don’t apprehend that they have already collected force sufficient to set up for themselves, as the friends of Mr. Birney did four years ago. These seceders are merely adopt- ing this mode of getting rid of their surplus steam, which has accumulated amongst the discontented and disappointed office-seekers. The day of Van Buren and Clay is past and gone. The great | issue of the approaching election will overwhelm both these bands of old office-seekers, and leave | them twenty feet below the bottom ef the receding | waters, after the 4th of March next. Their conduct is selfish, and contemptible in every point of view. Van Buren has been living out of the public for his | whole life, and so has Henry Clay; and new, be- cause the young generation of politicians have re- | solved to shake off the old hacks, they endeavor to create secessions and bring up sectional questions, | to the danger of the Union of this great confede- | racy. Looking at the conduct of Henry Clay and | Van Buren, the sages of Ashland and Lindenwald, in this light, they are the embodiments of ingrati- tude and selfishness. Tue Great Irish Merrina—A Great Fance.— The tremendous Irish meeting, which was called to meet at the Tabernacle lastnight, by, the potent names of Emmett, Hogan, and other Trish patri- ots, turned out to be a great farce. What is the meaning of allthis?) Mr. Emmett was not to be found at his own meeting, and that disconsolate philosopher and silly politician, Horace Greeley, with his pantaloons inside his boots, had to take the chair. The case of the martyr Mitchel seems to frighten the fair-weather Irish patriots of New York. After some difficulty, Mr. McKeon madea speech, tame enough too, and others followed—as people do in taking a drink at the bar of the St. Charles Hotel. What is the meaning of all this | backing out? Will not the free people of New | York get up a tremendous meeting of their own? Pustic Crepit in THE Unrrep States.—A most | extraordinary and happy revolution has taken place in the United States within the last few months. The recent revolutions in Europe, thus far, appear to produce bankruptcy, repudiation war and blood-shed—the revolution in the United Sates, employment of labor and ultimate happiness. Let us come to particulars. By a telegraphic de- spatch from Albany, we learn that a canal loan of nearly a million of dollars, has been taken, ata premium of two and three per cent and over. Place this by the side of the recent loan taken in | Washington, in which some of the great bankers | of Europe were concerned, and it speaks volumes for the credit of the United States. A few months ago it was with the greatest difficulty that Euro- | pean capitalists could be persuaded to invest their | money here. | This is the revolution to which we allude. This remarkable change in the sentiments of capitalists | ought to be fostered and encouraged, not only by | the old States along the Atlantic seaboard, but by | the young, thriving and productive Western | States, which have heretofore been careless of their | pecuniary engagements. The State governments along the valley of the Mississippi, and its tributa- ries, should take especial care of their future cre- dit—make regular payments of their dividends, trusting to increase of population and industry | for carrying out their future engagements. | What a contrast. Europe and America. Eu- rope overturned by revolution, and suffering all evils of anarchy. America at peace, and in the enjoyment of the highest prosperity and happiness. | Musr Do Ir—Can’r Hetr It.—The amiable but | silly group of old men and young boys, who strut | in high-heeled boots, and look big enough to touch the upper edges of the clouds of heaven, have at | last come up to the scratch, and voted for the no- mination of General Taylor, 47 to 7. Awful con- descension! Wonderful effort! Terrible magna- nimity! How many glasses of grog—how many | chews of tobacco—how many pinches of snufl— how many hard words—how much dowlass and dirty linen, were necessary to bring them to this bold act? Do tell. General Taylor, when he hears | of it, will smile that peculiar smile, which we | have seen him smile, when he once described the | Seminole war to us, and probably may say—“‘ The | field of Buena Vista again, by G—.” | | Trovnies in Martiniqve.—Arrairs at Porto | Rico.—Within the past few days we have had va- rious vague and conflicting reports from the French West India Islands. Those from Martinique are particularly unintelligible. Capt. Clark, of the | bark Clarissa, who arrived yesterday from Porto | Rico, gives in brief a somewhat clear account of affairs. He states that a French government schooner arrived at Ponce, with fifty passengers from Martinique, from whom it was ascertained that the white inhabitants had assembled in force and drove the blacks out of the city. The governor of the island of Porto Rico, on | the receipt of this intelligence, issued a proclama- | ton to the slaves on the island, exhorting them to avoid all mutinous movements, and threatening those detected in any measure calculated to cause | an insurrec tion, with instant death, | Inreniigence From Central America.—We | learn by the arrival of the bark James Hall, which | left Pulkas River onthe 30th ult., thatthe English | had possessed themselves of the town of St. Juan de Nicaragua, and asmall fort at the head of the river. A British commandant had been appointed at San Juan, and the place garrisoned by English sol- diers. A tariff of duties has been imposed on all | foreign goods, and tonnage duties and port charges for all foreign vessels. The king of Mosqui- tin was under the care of Dr. Green, formerly fa- | mily physician of the late consul. Annivan or THE SouruERNER.—The favorite and | fast sailing steamship Southerner, Capt. Berry, ar- rived in good time yesterday morning, at her usual | hour, with papers through to New Orleans, one | day in advance of the mail. Saino or rie Hermann.—This veseel left her dock in the East River, at 12 o’clock, yesterday, for Southampton and Bremen. She has on board 62 ; Py ‘The Mason W1il Case. One of the most curious and interesting law cases which has recently come .before our courts, is that which was reported a few days ago in our columns, entitled the Mason will case. The in- terest of this case 18 increased by the respectability and wealth of the parties interested, on all sides, and by the particularities in the will in question, as well as the inferences which may be drawn from the decisions hitherto made 1n the prelimi- nary courts, As far as we are able to understand this case, it appears that one of the daughters of the late John Mason has been, to some extent, disinherited by the will of her father, and deprived of an equal share with the other sisters. The will itself was made and sworn to, under certain curious circumstances, which have already been reported in our columns. There may, however, be a great many facts and impressions, and other circumstances connected with the whole affair, which have not appeared on the trial, andmay, perhaps, never appear. In the false and factitious system of society, which, for centuries past, has prevailed in Europe, the property of families has generally been confined to one or two branches, while the rest have been thrown upon the world, or upon the public, to obtain a living in the best mode they could. In England the principle of entailment existsto a certain extent. By this principle, landed property is confined to the eldest son, while the younger sons, by the po- litical influence of the elder, must seek their fortunes in public life, or resort to the walks of commerce or gambling. In all parts of the continent of Eu- rope, except France, this same principle exists, though the inequality of fortune is not so great as itisin England. It is, however, still too great for the approaching state of society, which must, inno short tume, prevail in Europe. In France and the United States, the two freest countries in the world, where all the materials of intelligence and wealth are open to all, the laws are different, and the distribution of property is made equal, generally, among all the descendants of those who die rich. In this country, however, we have seen of late, both in the North and South, among certain weal- thy families, attempts made to effect a distribution among particular members of their families, in such a manner as to accumulate a greater amount of property in particular branches. The Astor will, which we published, 1s a particular exemplifica- tion of this idea. It is generally believed that the property of the late John Jacob Astor was about twenty millions. Of this he left only five millions to the various branches of his family; while the remaining fifteen millions fell into the hands of his son, William B., who was already worth several millions of his own—thus making him, probably, one of the wealthiest men of this country. It 1s true, the mere arithmetician, looking only to the figures of the will of John Jacob, would not draw such an inference; but, on looking behind the will, and estimating the property of John Jacob Astor, we shall discover that, after willing away five millions, the probability 1s, that the rest of his property will be equal to fifteen millions, all accu- mulated in the hands of his son, W. B. Astor. This may be all right and proper. The deceased Mr. Astor may be said to have the right, in some respects, to bestow his property at his death ac- according to his own pleasure and disposition. But society hasalsoits rights. Mr. Astorwasmaderich by the peculiar facilities afforded him by the free and equal state of society existing in this happy land. Society, our social system, our gov- ernment, and our laws, which are the organs of the social system, have the right to prescribe duties for those who are made rich under its favoring wings. These duties, as we well know, are the distribution of those riches as equally as possible among descendants, and not to make such a dan- gerous disposition of them as would lead to en- tailments or exclusions, or anything which would interfere with the well being and existence of so- ciety. Looking, therefore, upon the Mason will in this point of view, there is, in the exclusion of Mrs. Alston, one of the daughters of John Mason, from having an equal share with the other daughters, something which looks like inequality and injus- tice, and at war with the social principles of so- ciety in thiscountry. It is true, this will, so far, has been sanctioned by the surrogate, and one or two inferior courts; but there is no doubt that in these preliminary examinations of the questions at issue, there has been a great deal of looseness, and a great deal of influence exercised. The case is now, however, in a higher court, and is before the Supreme Court, which is‘deliberating upon it. In doing so, that court must take the responsibilityeof making its decision, as a popular as well as a legal tribunal, before this community and this country. The members of the Supreme Court are not appointed by the corrupt influence of the Albany, or any other mere clique of the ge- vernment. They are put in their situations by the independent and free votes of the people, and if they attempt by any decision, to impair those great principles of equal justice and equal rights among members of one family, they must take the respon- sibility of such a decision at some future day, and that too, without fail. The attempt to evade the great principle of the equal distribution of property among all the members of the family of a man dy- ing rich, as appeared in the Astor and Mason cases, has been gaining ground for some years. It 18 an attempt which is counter to Ame- rican feeling, and to those principles and that system of society which have given to this country its wealth, its reputation, its gran- deur, and its magnificence. We trust, therefore, that the higher courts will be careful in their deci- sions, and study well every case, before they com- mit themselves in favor of a principle, which, one day, would end in establishing among us that same state of society which now they are endeavoring to getrid of in Europe, by war, and murder, and bloodshed, and revolution, and every thing else. In making these remarks, we have no allusions to the different parties concerned. We are inde- pendent of all influences, but those of morality and sound justice. We believe them all to be respec- table persons, both men, women, and children, on both sides. But they are not more so, in any par- ticular, than any honest, decent, and clear-starch- ing washerwoman, in the next cross street; whose grand-daughters, probably, under the free institu- tions of this happy country, may ride in their coaches, in as splendid a style as any of those now rolling over the Russ pavements, when they can catch them, with the Mason or Astor coat of arms painted on the panel, All blood is the same here—as red, as high, a8 pure in the healthy por- ter asthe millionaire. Merit makes the only dif- ference, and justice ought to be done in such a case as this, to the poor as well as to the rich daughters; and if our judges, from the lowest surrogate to the highest on the bench, do not make these princi- ples their guides, they will soon find out that an intelligent public will teach them a different les- son at the election. The Jury Commission. Dear Sin,—Will you do me the justice to state in your paper to-morrow, thas the conversation detailed i communication in your to-day’s paper, signed ‘act,’ as having occurred in my office, is a sheer fa- brication, and false in every particular? Iam induced to maxe this contradiction only be- eanuse this statement, if uneontradicted, might have the effect to prevert some of our citizens from calling to record their exemptions, and thus subject them to the inconvenience, through the year, of being notifled to attend as jurors. Your obedient servant, ‘WM. A. WALKER, Commissioner of Jurors. New York, June 20, 1848. Remarxs.—The conversation, signed “ Fact,’ | was true ; but the conversation did not, of course, come within the knowledge of Mr. Walker. No | one supposes that he held such a conversation ; some person in his office, however, did amuse him~ self with what was detailed in the communication, Such trifling will not be repeated, and we hope that those who are exempted will call at the commis sioner’s office and record their names. This will ‘Theatrical and Musical. Boweny Tnratar.—The new play of “Feudal Times,” was repeated last night tos very numerous audience, the excessively unpleasant weather that pre- vailed during the day, having abated about dark. ‘We like this play to have a fair field, for we believe it is one that will become an universal favorite. The cha. racter of the Earl of Mar is well suited to Mr. Scott’s energetic mode of acting; and Tilton, J. H. Hall, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Stickne; d the of the company who aj in the piece, all did well. Mr. Clarke, as King James I!1,, was especially good. Mr. Hamblin is doing well with the Bowery—the tide of pogglarity is setting strong that way, and it has Aathet a high stand asa national theatre—not higher, however, than it can support, What shall we say of Miss Taylor in her famous character in ithe “Devil in Paris?” We can only say, that she es the most charming Devil going. “There has been seldom such a popular edition of the old one presented to the public. To-night, the perience will be of the highest order, and such as ‘0 insure a tremendous house. “Othello” will be play- ed—Scott as the noble Moor, and Mr. W. Marshall as Iago. The laughable farce of the “ One Hundred Pound Note,” with charming Miss Taylor as Harriet Arlington, and Burke as Billy Black, of conundrum fame. A pew drama is also in preparation, Nusvo’s, Astor Piace.~-The success of the Viennois children increases nightly, at this fashionable resort of amusement, and no one in our city, resident or strn- ger, fails to pay a visit to these bewitching children, who are the greatest {theatrical wonder, of the pre- sont age. The numerous assemblage, lounging last evo- ning, upon the Astor Place sofas and luxurious arm chairs, enjoyed several fine treats, which were very at- tractive and elicited rapturous applause. The splendid military “Gallop des Drapeaux,”” an Hungarian na- tional flag dance ; the “ Pas Roco,’’ with its costume of the time of Louis the XV, and the ‘‘ Chinese Balabile,”’ from the ballet“ Thing, Tchang, Tchung,” (as it was said in the bills,) formed a group of dances, and amuse- ment worthy of the nd Republican Academy of Paria, and were received (with enthusiasm by the whole audien The English vaudevilles, “ Handsome Hus- band,” and “ Thumping Legacy,” gave Messrs. Wal- cott, Chippendale, Mra, Maeder and the sweet Kate Horn, the opportunity of displaying their histrionic talent, and to gather the approbation of all there pre- sent. The bill presented for this evening will un- doubtedly favor Mr. Niblo with another crowded house. It consists of the Viennoise danseuses in three of their ballets. and the American actors in two of their best comedies, CnatHam Tueatre.—Mr. Herbert took his benefit last evening, and had a tolerably well filled house. Mr. A.A. Addams performed the part of Hamlet. This character, and that of Virginius, we think his two be: There is an earnestness and a depth of feeling in his Hamlet, which accord with the view which the most thorough commentators have taken of the “ noble Dane’s” peculiar cast of mind. We will not review all the icular points of Mr. Addams’ performance, suf- fice it to say, he played tho part with dignity and em- phasis. Herbert as the grave digger, was very quaint and amusing. Could he regulate his tone of voice a little more, Mr. H. would be a most excellent comedian, for he evidently has a keen perception of the ridicu- lous, During his panes engagement at the Chat- ham, he has grown into much favor with the audiences. The spectacle of the “Spirit of the Waters” conclu- ded the evening’s performance. To-night, Mr, Ad- dams will appear as Damon in ‘Damon and Pythias.”’ The dri of the “Old Oak Chest,” and the “Spirit of the Waters,” will conclude the bill. Broapway Tueatre.—What a green people we are in New York! How fickle! how changebale! how cheatable, too! Why, the very washerwomen cheat us. Last evening there was, at the Broadway, a “beggarly account of empty boxes’’—and ill-dressed, at that. Yet the performances and the players were in the high- est range of the drama. The “Hunchback”? was the comedy, and George Vandenhoff was the Master Wal- ter, with Fanny Wallack for Julia, and beautiful, in- tellectual, graceful Rose Telbin for Helen. It was most admirably performed by these three exuisite artists; but we must see lovely Rose Telbin in Julia be- fore we make our will and die. Col, Mann, whois a generous anda liberal man, must do us this favor, or we shall haunt his chamber after death, and have a ten years’ law case on the will. Fanny Wallack isa fine woman—but she has a little too much red and white in her cheeks for our money. She has too much beef. Rose Telbin is truly a lovely creature, full of genius, grace, and poetry. If she could only tiaim, by any kind of a pedigree, to be the great grand daughter of Garrick—whose style she must come nearer to than any actress we have recently sden-——she would be the rage of two hemispheres in two months. She has more variety and grace, to say nothing of a much higher beauty, than Fanny Kemble, when she first made her appearance in New York. We remember well the time, the place, the play, the very lamps, and never shall forget the impression. Why don’t Col. Mann be a man, and give Rose Telbin a chance to make herself immortal. Give her that chance, and she will prove herself an equal to Fanny Kemble—as, in our opinion, George Vandenhoff is now to Forrest, Macready, or any other on the stage. Everything is luck. Castix Ganpven.—If there be any place beyond another in this city where one can really enjoy him- self, it is within the precincts of this beautiful theatre. The view of the magnificent bay and surrounding scenery—the refreshing and invigorating air, and the performances of an excellent dramatic company, are features of attraction which cannot all be found at any other place of amusement in this city. The per- formances commenced with the comedy of “Old Honesty,”’ in which Mrs. Vernon, as Dame Bradshaw, was, as usual, everything that could be desired as an excellent actress. Holland and Nickinson were also very clever in the characters they sustained. A mu- | sical olio followed, in which Miss Phillips sang “ Land of the West’’ very creditably. Mrs. Frary sang the Caledonian air, “ Whistle and I'll come to you, my lad,” very much to the satisfaction of the audience, The burletta of the “ Water Witches” concluded the entertainment, and the audience separated, perfectly epae? with their visit to the Garden. There can be ittle doubt but that French and Heiser, from the ex- cellent selection of dramatic and vocal talent they | have engaged, will do an excellent business during tho summer season. They have expended a large sum of money in remodelling the Garden, and deserve patro- | nage for their endeavors to cater for public amusement. ‘Tanenwacur—Concrat or M. Maurice StRaKxosit Pianist to THR Emreron or Russta.—This great mu- sical treat, which will take place on Thursday next, will be the most important event of the season. ‘The genius of this high talented Pole, his fame which has already invaded all the fashionable circles of our ditli- tante city, will undoubtedly attract a crowded house | at the concert given by this wonderful pianist. We must say that beside his own attraction, Mr. S. has engaged for this occasion, several artists, who will en- tice, also, numerous concert goers to attend this soirée | musicale, at her appearance at the Astor Place Opera House, in the character of Romeo; Signorina Amalia Patti, whose sweet voice and elegant method, were also much appreciated there; and Mr. Schreiver, an excellent vlainist, will be the jewels set in the musical crown of M. Strakosh. Among the novelties presented in the bills, we see the advertisement of the celebrated Etude Fantastique, y the Naiad,’’ which is said to be one of the greatest works ever performed on the pianoforte. It is composed by the pedis cet and re- flects great credit upon his high musical capacities. The grand triumphal March of Isly, by Leopold de Meyer, will be also performed by M. 8 d will show his talent upon all its transitions. We aro waiting, with great anxiety the hour appointed for M. Strakosh’s concert. Cunusty’s Minsrkevs.—Last evening, the perfor- mance of this band was a in consequence of the sickness of G. Christy. He will be all right for to- night, though: and they will sing every evening this week. Christy’s band have opened an entirely new branch of musical performances, and one calculated to be ular always, provided such excellent singers as Christy’s are performers. Itis not often, however, that half'a dozen such capital singers get together; therefore it is wellte make the most of them now. They give a full programme this evening. Banvanp’s Panonama.—Travellers on Banvard’s Mis- siesippi, have the advantage of bona fide travellers this rainy, disagreeable weather, as the panorama is always clear and sun shinin; id the voyage oy, evening is sure to end prosperously, accompanied as it is by plea- sant anecdote and descriptive notices of the country. To-day it will be exhibited twice, viz: at 3 and8 P. M. Srrveamanxiscus.—The first concert, this season, of this distinguished band of musicians, takes place at the Tabernacle, this evening. The programme con- tains many new and beautiful pieces, and it is need- less to say, they will be performed with all the science and sweetness of tone for which this inimitable band are so celebrated. As a body, comprising nineteen performers, each playing on a different instrument, such unity and harmony, together with the most fin- ished and delightful execution, we have never heard. The grand “Pot Pourri,”’ in which will be introduced the “ Marsellaise.”’ is, in itself, worth the admission money. No doubt, hundreds who have before listened to them with pleasure, as also those who have not yet heard their thrilling music, will crewd the Tabernacle this evening, when we promise them a rich trent. Mr. Thomas Barry is now in Boston, and is invited by the press to take charge of some of the theatrical enterprises of that city, The Common Council of Cincinnati have refused to give license for “ model artist’? exhibitions. Tue Stave Insurrection at Mantinique.—Capt. Saunders, of brig Spartan, arrived at this port yes- terday, from Surinam, reports that he touched at the Island of Martinique on Sunday, the 28th ult. He brings no later news, but states, asto the blood- shed caused by the rebellion, that he heard of but one family killed and two men shot, It was su posed there when he sailed, that the blacks would go to work again ina day ortwo.—Boston Trav., June 19, Deplomatic Movements. Among the recent arrivals in the city, we have to announce that of Belford Henton Wilson, Esq., H. B. M., charge fay gt at Venezuela, who occopies apartments at the Howard Hotel. Movements of Distinguished Individaals, Edmund Burk, Cormuniaieet: ot Patents, ar- tived in Philadelphia on the 19th inst. Signora Patti, who created such a sensation | Antelligence. Tue Weatu ‘esterday was ‘another un. ‘day—the rain having fallen in frequent and the part of the time. The sun vy showers, shone out several times, when the heat was oppressive. ‘There was no thunder nor lightning, the electricity in the atmosphere having probably been exhausted on Monday. ‘The night was cloudy, and there was very little indication of fair weather. Map Doas.—Within the past week there have been killed,in the upper part of the city, nearly a dozen dogs, affected with hydrophobia. This is the result of carelessness, and owing to the manner in which the law is carried out. The law imperatively commands that all dogs found running at large in the streets, unmuzzled, after the first day of June, shall be killed, and persons are accordingly appointed to perform that duty. The month has now nearly passed away, and thousands of dogsare running at large, without muz- zle, home or master; the consequence of which, is, that mad dogs are killed in the streets almost daily. ‘The law relating to dogs, should be most rigidly ‘en- forced, for it is mpoeninne to imagine the degree of hu- man misery which might result from animproper tention tathis duty. From the fact that in the upper part of the city, there are a great many children con- stantly running in the streets, and the majority of the men employed, there is great danger to be apprehend- ed. Let this duty be attendea to, and as speedily as possible—rid the city of every cur that is found with- out a muzzle, however useless or valuable he may be, and the dread of this more than horrible hydrophobia will subside. Tur Storm 6¥ Monpay.—It was announced in the Herald of yesterday morning, that a sloop was upset in the North river, on Monday, and two persons on board drowned. Such is not the faet ; they were reseued b: a boatman, and carried to the Jersey side, for whic! that boatman deserves great praise, in thus risking his own life in the midst of a tempest, in a small boat, to save the life of a fellowman. ‘The ravages of the storm were felt in several sections of the city. At Washing- ton Parade Ground the tops of several trees were blown off; and a house on the Third Avenue struck by Ugatalng, without, however, receiving any consider- able damage. * Opsstructine a U. S. Mansuat ix tHe Discuarce or His Duty.- On Friday last, a warrant, issued out of the United States District Court on civil process, for seamens’ wages, against Brodie Radevey, captain of the ship Victor, was put intothe hands of Deputy Marshal Flanagan, who went down on Saturduy to one of the North River piers, where the Victor was moored, to arrest the captain, and found him on the deck of the vessel. Mr. Flanagan told him civilly, that he had a warrant to arrest him, and peaked him to put his house in order, and come along with him. The captain took the officer coolly by the button hole, and desired him to take himself off as fast as possible, Flanagan demurred, and the captain grasped him by the collar, and shoved him against the side of the vessel, and again desired him to be off. Mr. Flanagan is an elderly and delicate man, and the captain a very Shab idee and muscular man. Seeing no assistance at and, he thought discretion the better part of valor , he declined a contest with the captain, and returned the warrant. On Monday it was given to Deputy Marshal Morrison, who went to the vessel, saw the cap- tain, and told him that he had a warrant for him, and was determined to bring him up any how; the cap- tain’s Southern blood (for be it known that he is a Georgian by birth, parentage, and education) immedi- ately rose ‘to boiling heat; he called for his pistols, Morrison then grappled with him, and went down in the scuffle ; he was let up, and invited to clear out ; he declined the invitation, and went into the captain a second time, but with no better luck than the first, and again went down in the scramble; he was then let up, and a third time attempted to capture hispriso- ner, but has again knocked down. Five or six M. P.’s now arrived, boarded the Victor, and a general melee , between the M. P.’s, commanded by Deputy Marshal Morrison, on the one side, and the captain and his crew on the other. After a running fight of about fifteen minutes, on deck, the captain was cap- tured, hauled on shore, handcuffed, and brought fh triumph to the United States Marshal’s office, and scon after paid the seaman’s wages and costs. for which he was arrested. In the meantime, Deputy Marshal Mor- rison caused a writ to issue out of the Court of Com- mon Pleas, to hold him to bailin $2.000, in an action for assault and battery, under which he was arreste i, and gave bail. We understand Judge Betts has yet to settle accounts with him for a contempt of the process of the court. An Inquest was held by Coroner Walters, on the bo- dy of William Farthing, residing at the corner of Wil- liam and Ann streets, who suddenly expired at his lodgings, while in the act of putting on his shoes, De- ceased was a sea captain, and had just returned from Rio, He died suddenly from a disease of the heart, oc- casioned by family difficulties. Axoruer inquest was held on the body of man named James Gilmer, who came by his death from exhaustion, having fallen in a state of intoxication, into a cellar, at No. 40 Laurens street. Deceased was taken up and laid on the sidewalk, and subsequently removed to 8th ae station house. Verdict according to the above facts. Fings.—A fire broke out about three o’clock, yesterday morning. in a small wooden building, in Thirtieth street near Eighth avenue, which was put out with trifling damage. A fir8 broke out. also, about 6 o'clock, on Monday evening, in the building on the corner of Pearl and Oak streets, which was also put out with trifling damage. Row Over.—A lady, whose name we could not as- certain, was accidentally run over on Monday, in Grand street, near the Bowery, by one of the Dry Dock line of stages, by which her arm was broken. Sporting Intelligence. Trottixa.—Lady Suffolk and Lady Moscow have another engagement to-morrow afternoon, at the Cen- treville Course. It will be a two mile contest, in har- ness, and there is nothing within the knowledge of the most shrewd, to prevent this being a remarkably fast race. Lady Moscow has proved herself so excellent a two mile nag, that Lady Suffolk will have to be very fine indeed to win; im fact, it may require less than 5:10 to bear off the prize, Both these nags have given such exhibitions of fleetness this season, that we would not be surprised to see better time made than has pre- viously been recorded. Cricxer Matcn tn Acnany.—The following is the core made by the Albany cricketers in a match played last Friday on the beautiful ground opposite the city, ‘The match was a very interesting one, though it was played when the mercury stood at 90 degrees. The Albany cricketers are improving, and may offer the St. George’s Club a challenge during the summer First Inning Second Innings, §.Benne, ¢ by White b by Atkins,., 0 bby Wright... 4 Hil do, 4 leg before wicket 0 0 . 4 1 }by Wrighi 1 8 bby White 9 0 ehy Paris,b 0 5 bby Wright ait " st by Paris te Baillie, hit wicket b by White, 3 Catll eg Uefore wicket « not out 4 Walker, hit wicket... A) Wide balls, 11—byes, 1; a7 46 White, ¢ by Ten Eyck b by Benne....27 ad bby Benne........... Atkins, c by Ballard b by Raby. Wrighh biyLaty ...-. 2, Brooks, ¢ and b by Benn W. Stephens, ety Hil bhy rkeon © by Lacy b by Hughes 2 novout. 4 bhy Benn b by Benne run out, do Byes ... ond The Crescent City, at New Orleans, refused the sum of $30,000 for one month's service in government employ, to be used in transporting troops from Vera Cruz to New Orleans, Pac Snir Marcaret Evans, ’ Orr Sanvy Hook, June 20th, 1848, } Captain BE. G. Tinken.— Dear Six,—At the close of a delightful passage, per- mit us to offer our thanks for the many acts of kind- ness and courtesy received at your hands, and to as- sure you of our high esteem and friendship. Allow us to inform you that, at the unanimous de- ire of the undersigned cabin passengers, a commit- has been appointed to present to you a piece of ¢ a8 & slight token of their regard. Will you have goodness to let us know when the committee may have the pleasure of waiting upon you. With great respect, (Signed) We are your friends, ‘ Mrs. ©. E. Lester, Mra. A. B, Malcolmson, Mrs, Tal- fourd, C. Edward Lester, Joseph B Jones, Morgan Gunderson, Abraham B. Malcolmson, Wallace W. Dal- rymple, § Balsdon, Frome Talfourd, G. Leigton Ditson, Joseph Linder, Donald Williamson, Charles Wray, Horace C. Hastings, Geo. Hastings, Jean Gerard, G. Vale, Helen K. Watson, New Yonk, June 20, 1848, To THE CARIN PASSENGERS OF THE PACKET sitte MARGA* Gane Evans, From Loxpon, Lapixs ano Gentirmex—I havereceived your note of “this date, which, though unexpected, was extremely gratifying. Every exertion in my power to bring my vessel speedily and safely into port, and also to make the voyage agreeable to you, is my duty, as commander of aship; but learning the high appreciation placed youon my efforts, and that you are pleased to mak: substantial expression of your kind and friendly ings, in the presentation of a piece of plate, you will each one accept my thanks for kindness so expressed; and bejieve me, when [ say, | shall be sensibly remind+ ed of our pleasant intercourse, when I look, in future days, at the token of your esteem. At any time most convenient to the cominittee, I shall be most happy to receive it, With best wishes for your prosperity on the voyage of lifo, Iam, very sincerely yours, (Signed) E, G, TINKER, Tue Free Navieation or tie St. Lawrencr.— The good people of Montreal have commenced the agitation of this important question. The Board of Trade have memorialized the home go- vernment, through the Governor General ; and at a public meeting held on Tuesday last, « petition from the people of that city to the Imperial Parlin- ment was unanimously agreed to—Kingston Whig, June 19. Meerine or tur Frienvs or, Joun Mrrewen.— A meeting, the call for which is headed * Liberty to John Mitchel,” is to be held in Philadelphia this evening (21st) for the avowed purpose of ex- ressing act of the British government, by which, through the machinery of a special law, itself illegal, a | packed jury, a partisan judge, and a perjured sheriff, it has convicted John Mitchel, the noble Irish patriot, and sentenced him toa felon’s doom.” The call iy made by Robert Tyler and 22 others, ianesevea Aetiettnsn apemene asta “indignation and disgust at the recent | 7 a oe = awe oT RAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. Summary. As the warm weather progresses, the members of both branches of Congress seem to go to work more heartily. Yesterday was comparatively a busy day in both houses. In the Senate, Mr. Fitzgerald, the new Senator from Michigan, in the place of Gen. Cass, was qualified and took his seat. The House bill, relative to international literary exchanges, as proposed by M. Vattemore, was passed; as was also the bill respecting bounty land claims. A joint resolution to presentja series | of weights and measures to France, was adopted. A bill to prevent the importation of adulterated medicines, was introduced by Gen. Dix. After the consideration of some other bills, the Indian appropriation bill was taken up, and gave rise to a lengthy discussion. In the House, after the in- troduction of a joint resolution to erect a monu- ment in memory of the late John Quincy Adams, and the transaetion of other business, thecivil and diplomatic appropriation bill was taken up in com- mittee, and a warm discussion arose on political topies, embracing abolitionism, internal improve- ments, the principles of Gen. Taylor, Gen. Cass, &e, &e.—which, perhaps, was altogether more interesting to the speechifiers themselves, than to their constituents, Another Loan taken at a Premium. Axpany, June 20, 1848, The canal loan of $800,000 has all been taken at two to three five-eights per cent. The bids were to a large amount in the aggregate. IMness of Mr. Webster. Barrimore, June 20, 1848. Mr. Webster was too sick to speak at the rati- fication meeting last night. By the advice of his physicians he left for the North, promising to speak on returning, in about a fortnight. THIRTIETH CONGRESS, FIRST’ SESSION, Wan Sonate. ‘The Senate convened at the usual hour, when the Vice President took his seat, and called it to order. Prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Gurley. Several memorials and petitions were,presented, re- cinded, and referred. A NEW SENATOR. Mr. Fexen, of Michigan. presented the eredentials of Mr, Fitzgerald, the newly appointed Senator, to fill the vacancy occasioned by ihe resignation of General Cass, who was introduced, duly qualified, and took his seat, Grow, June 20, 1848, INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES. The House bill, on motion, was then taken up, re- specting exchanges of books on Mr, Vattemare’s plan, which was read the third time and passed. BOUNTY LaNps, On motion, the House bill allowing turther time for satisfying claims for bounty lands, was taken up, read a third time, and passed. i PRESENT TO FRANCE, |_ Me , from the committee on the Library, re- ported a joint resolution in favor of the presentation of 4 series of weights and measures of the United States to France; which was passed. ADULTERATED DRUGS. Mr. Dix, of New York, from the Committee on Com- merce, reported the House bill in favor of preventing the importation of adulterated drugs. LAW BUSINESS. Mr. Banger, of North Carolina, introduced a bill in favor of promoting the despatch of business in the Su- preme Court of the United States. Mr. Buren, of South Carolina, desired time to exa- mine the bill, when, on motion, the subject was laid aside informally. INDIAN APPROPRIATION WILL. On motion of Mr. Aruenrox, of New Hampshire, the Indian Appropria: taken up; Mr. Bell’s amendment being in especting the payment of the expenses and subsistence of the Cherokees, on ac- count of their removal from North Carolina. Mr. B aid that the amendment he had offered was intended simply as an act of justice to the Chero- kees removed from North Carolina, He said that they had been deprived of their lands, and that they “had a right to be paid for them. A tedious debate sprung up of several hours duration, when the previous question on the amendment was called for, and de- cided in the affirmative. The bill was then ordered to be engrossed and read a third time. On motion the Senate then adjourned over till Wednesday, to-morrow. House of Representatives. The House assembled at 11 o’etock, when the Clerk rose, and announced the indisposition of the Speaker Mr. Kis offered a resolution in favor of appointi t, of South Carolina, temporary chairman for the week, which was agreed to, Mr. Burt then took the chair, when the journal was read and approved. ARMY MATTERS, Mr. Hararson, of Georgia, offered a resolution re- questing the Secretary of War to furnish a list of the forces which would be in service, after discharging the 0. Objections Mr. Goaein, of Va., called forthe regular order of business, which was agreed to PRINTING. Mr. Strouot’s report respecting printing of corre- spondence being in order, he moved that it be passed over (the question of printing) till the minarity report now made could be examined; which was carried. The Srraxen pro tem., decided the first thing in or- der to be reports from committees, When Mr. Houston, of Delaware, introduced a reso- lution in favor of allowing the clerks of the House to employ Mr. Smith’s invention for taking the yeas and mays Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, and Mr, McC Michigan, opposed the proposition Mr. Fannan, of Ohio, was opp matter to the discretion of the Clerk of the House. _ Mr. Jonxs, of Tennessee, moved to tay the resolu- tion on the table, which was put and carried. MONUMENT TO JOHN Q. ADAMS. _ Mr. Kixe, from the Library Comraittee. reported a joint resolution in favor of authorizing the Library Committee to erect a granite monument to the memo- ry of the late Hon. J. Q, Adams, in the congressional burying grounds. Mr. Henny, of Indiana, and Mr. Bowztn, of Mis- souri, approved the resolution, and said, that he (Mr. B.) thought all monuments in the Congressional bury- ing ground Should be alike, While the question was pending, Mr. Vinton, of Ohi If into a commi Union, which was 4 to. CHIC AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION BILL. Mr. Root, of Ohio took the chair, when the civio and diplomatic appropriation bill was taken up Mr. Lixcoun, of Miinois addressed the committeo in favor of internal improvements by the National Gov- ernment When he had concluded, Mr. Wick, of Indiana read a prepared sp@eh ageinst the whig party. He was followed by Mr. Hvpson, of Massachusetts, in a speech against slavery, Mr. H. was interrupted by Mr. Sawven, of Ohio, who him the following question :—* Are your genti- 8 the same as your candidate for the Presidency, Gen. Taylor?” Mr. Hupson repliod by giving Mr, Cass’s speech at Cleveland. (Great laughter ) He said that Gen, Cass was truckling to slavery—that he was a dough fi and that as such he would prefer to vote for Ta: against Gen, Cass, as he would then yote for a nest man against a hypocrite, Mr. Fick1ix, of Hilinois, followed, who asked who was the hypocrite ; he who concealed his sentiments, or he who showed them? and ex speech in favor of internal improv Mr, Hittiann, of Alabama, obtained the floor, when the Committee rose. The House re-considered the re- solution, and laid it on the table, When on moti the House adjourned over till to-morrow, Thursday. LLAND, of sed to leaving the moved that the House resolve f the whole on the state of the Markets, Boston, Juno 20,—Flour—The market was dul, and prices were inclined to droop. Sales of 1200 blas wero made, including Genesee and other Western brands, at $5 874g a $6 12k. Corn—Sales of 11,000 bushels Wostern mixed at 0c, and yellow at 55c closed heavy. Rye ) bushels sold 9 Onts—Sales of 2500 bush: ights remained the env 20.—The market for breadstufts was dull, and the transactions are nt worth reporting Receipts within the past 24 h Flour, Wheat, 2000 bushels ; Corn, 5,900 bushels. The market co, an im- sat 47e, which provement was lower, i Avnany, Jun Common Conacil. ALDERMEN, June 20,—Wilson Small, Keq in the chair, , Sewer in Wall Street. Rogolyed, That the construc tion of the sewer in Wall street, between Nassau street and Broadway, be so amended as to allow the construe tion of receiving basins and culverts at each of the corners of Broadway and Wall street. Adopted Seaman's Church.—A petition was presente V.M. Johnson, and others, for the pier and bulkhead, fo ant Episcopal Church \ by D. 2 of tho © Pro‘vest- iety for Searnon. discussion between the rifth Ward, and: other menibe rs, ited finally in the petition being adopted, Petition on Strects.—A_ petation of Benj. F, Cain ies and others to have 30th street, between Lexington avenue and id avenue, graded, curbed and gut ter stones set, was referred to Committee on streets, «erect Commissioner.—Communieation from the Street Commissioner changing the names of assest iors to several axsesements, concurred in Assesvment.—A communication from the street ¢ om- missioner, with th: ent list for regulating enrh and gutter between the Sthanc 9th avenues; also 4 t, from Sth avenue to Bloom ingdale road, conourred in Ntreet Contract.Seetion No, 2 was taken up in re- lation to cleaning the streets by contract, and on com- mittee of the whole the city was divided into 17 dis- triets, which will make each ward capable to contract for the cleaning of its own streots,