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

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HAMILYON HOUSE—I New York, F Actual Circulation of the Herald, Juno 2, Thars + +ee+++ 20,100 copies need at 10 heaton before 8 News from Europe, The Cambria in her thirteenth day, and is therefore fully due at Boston. Her intelligence will be oae week later. The Wilmot Proviso Convention in Massa chusetts, in another part of this day’s paper will be found a report of the first day’s proceedings of the Massachusetts State Convention for the nomi- nation of candidates for the Presidency and Vice- Presidency, in opposition to General Cass and General Taylor. It will be seen by a glance that the spirit which animates the members is one of bitter hostility to the nomination of General Tay- lof, to the farther extension of slave territory, and in favor of the Wilmot proviso. It cannot be concealed that this anti-extension of slavery movement, will, unless great care and moderation be exercised, have a most important iaflaence on the institutions and parties of this country. The latter are almost certain to be des- troyed; but it is to be hoped that all parties will not lose sight of that glorious instrument, the constitution of the United States. It is the first movement of the kind that has taken place in this country—this organization of a separate and independent Northern party on the question of slavery. ‘1 Mexico and the United States, The ratification of the treaty of peace between the United States and Mexico is the commence- ment of a new era in the relations of those two. countries. The relations may continue peaceful for a while—for a year, perhaps for a langer, perhaps for « shorter period of time. tt was feared by far-seeing statesmen, that the severe chastisement which Mexico has received, and the hard lesson which we have endeavored to teach her, would be of little profitto her. It has been foretold that with the withdrawal of the Ame- rican army, whatever party consented to a peace with this country would be attacked and de- posed by some of the military tyrants who have so long cursed that beautiful country, and kept it in turmoil and revolution ever since the overthrow of the constitution of 1824. Such predictions, we re- gret to say, are too well founded. Already the work of revolution has commenced, even before the evacuation of that country by our forces. Pa- redes, it appears, has engaged in a conspiracy to upset the existing government, having for his ob- ject the downfall and ruin of the government which concluded the recent treaty of peace, ang ‘xtermination of the men who ratified it, five of the leading peace men having been already as sassinated. Paredes, it will be recollected, was the chieftain who pronounced against and destroyed the government of Herrera because he was in favor of peace with the United States; and if he*succeed in this last attempt, and overthrows the govern- iment which concluded the treaty of peace, be may then seek to embroil the two countries in difficulty again, and thus bring on a second Punic war. It will be seen, therefore, that the difficulties and disasters which were predicted to ensue after the withdrawal of our troops, have occurred soon- er than was anticipated; and when or how they wil end, there 1s no telling. Mexico being again arvided into factions—one having possession of the government to-day, and another having 1t to-mor- row—it will be a difficult matter for our government to determine which is the legitimate one, and to which to pay the instalments of three millions an. nually, provided by the treaty to be paid to Mexico as the purchase money of the newly acquired ter- vitories of New Mexico and California. This may involve us for the second time in wor with Mex- Again, if Paredes retain power, he may seek to establish a monarchy in Mexico. A yearortwo ago, he was in France and Spain, and it was pretty well known there that his object was intngue with that view. We,do not know to what extent these in- uigues may have heen carried with ~ Lous Philippe, or the Bourbons of Spain; but whether intended to be carried into opera- not, it is very certain that there or great trouble in Mexico, in case he should | imseif as the head of the government, and perhaps an attempt made to embroil the two coun- tries again in hostility, in ease of an election of a peaceable man to the Presidency of the United States. We could not tolerate the establishment of a monarchy there, at the head of which any of the Bourbon family might be placed. Our deter- mination on this matter 1s fully known to Mexico, having been frequently expressed in our journals and in our housesof Congress. In whatever way we view the recent revolutionary proceedings in ‘lexico, we cannot but see the probability and danger of more troubleyand perhaps another war. With such a probable state of things before us, the people of the United States ought to be careful whom ghey elect as their next President, so that peace can, if possible, be preserved. Our next President should be a man of ability, determina- sound statesmanship—one the prestige name alone would deter the contin. n, an whose npting to create difficulty between the two tatries. We are not yet ready to carry on the oad Panie war with that country, neither have omimenced to digest the large slice of terri- tory which we acquired by the first. We wanta little time, energetic as we are, and cannot pos- th swallow up such an country 1s Mexico af one meal. General Taylor ‘just such a man. His determination and brave- ty are well known to the Mexicans, for he has riven therm many memorable proofs of them. Any Pecan who may be at the head of the ' a @evernment will be very cautious about pith any thing affecting the United (Cera Taylor was oyr Chief Ma- “me tions would be sufficient to extensive - military despots of Mexico from again ats | | surrendered his power into his hands, M. crush any such attempt in the bud, af there were e ‘Tire Iersit, Movements m New Yors.—We any one who might have the temerity to andertake at. In the meantime, however, our present go vernment will be under the necessity of very decisively towards Mexico, in order to ensure the safety of the American citizens now in Mexico. In regard to the projet of the establishment of a monarchy in Mexico, with any of the Bourbon fa- mily at the head of it, there 1s more diffeulty in the way than ever, in consequence ofthe events that have recently transpired in the old world. Yet there may be a design of putting Montpensier in the position of king of Mexico. If any such al tempt he made, it will immediately involve us in difficulty, with not only Mexico but Spain; and in | such an event, what would be the destiny of the beautiful Island of Cuba? It should then come under the control of the United States, in such a conjunction of matters, and forever after form part and parcel of the United States. Ockan Steam Navieation—Unirep Srarss Mam Steamers.—The time is fast approaching ' when there will be a fleet of ocean steamships on the Atlantic and Pacific, that will be a credit to the country, The genius and enterprise of our people, on this subject, have at length been awa- kened, and the consequence is, that, at short inter- vals, we report the laying of keels and the launch- ing of steamships which, for beauty, strength, magnjtude of tonnage, and speed in sailing will compare favorably with those of any country. The first steamship line that was undertaken in this country, was that to which the Washington and Hermann belong. By the contract which the original proprietors of this line entered into with the United States government, they bound them- selves to construct four vessels, and to have them running between New York and Southampton and Bremen by a specified time. This contract also contained a clause permitting the contractors, if they elected so to do, to ply to Havre, in France, on every alternate voyage; but as yet they have not done go, partly, we suppose, because the requi- site number of vessels has not been built. We now leam, that it is the intention of the original contractors to place two additional steamships im- mediately on this line, and that they will make every other voyage to Havre. This line will then be completed, anda regular and punctual mail correspondence will be maintained, through it, be- tween France, Germany, England and the United States. We have adverted, on a former occasion, to the contract that had been concluded between othei parties in New York, for the construction of five splendid vessels to ply regularly between New York and Liverpool. In pursuance thereof, ar- rangements for building first class vessels were en- tered into, and we have the pleasure of announcing that, early in November next, two of them will be launched. It is expected that they will be equal, and more likely superior, to any vessel that has yet been built in the United States, in every point of view, and such as will be capable of defying competition from any quarter. No pains or ex- pense will be spared in the construction of the ves- sels, or in that of the engines by which they will be propelled. Our credit has slightly suffered on account of our firsttrials in this branch of scientific mechanism, but it will be more than redeemed by the engines which are now ‘being constructed for those magnificent vessels. Pains and expense are overlooked in their construction, and as an earnest of what may be exnerted, we understand thevthey will cost more than any engines that ever were manufactured in the United States, Englatia, or any othercountry. This is an undoubted fact, and reflects the highest credit on the liberality of those concerned. The subject of ocean steam navigation is.now taken up in a national point of view. A spirit of rivalry 18 evoked, which will be productive of the most important and beneficial results. It is deter- mined that the United States must, and shall, take the lead, and we will do so, if science and expen- diture of money, without regard to limit, can ef- fect it. Cave Jounson anp THE Post Oreice Depart _ mmnt.—Cave Johnson and his agents are begin. ning to feel public opinion. His gross mismanage_ ment of the post office department, his ridiculous and impudent obstacles to the Southem mail, are doing more against the administration and its re- putation than any other matter of the same magni- tude connected with men in power. A short time ago, the post office department pub- lished a statement, attempting to explain its ridi- culous conduct in its squabble with the Richmond Railroad; a squabble which threw the Southern mail into complete disorganization and delay. In this attempt, Cave Johnson and his agents have the impudence to charge the newspapers which exposed his scandalous conduct, with having been bribed by the railroad above mentioned. This is the last refuge of incompetence, impudence, and atrocious mismanagement. We should not, how- ever, be surprised if the country should be placed under the necessity of putting up with all the fol- lies and absurdities of the present Postmaster General, until Mr. Polk himself, and all the bunch of them, are ousted by General Taylor, on the 4th of March next. It is not necessary to enter into the minute particulars of the conduct of Cave Johnson ; the public will understand, and act ac- cordingly. ‘THe NEWLY-arrointeD Frencu ConsvL-GENeran. in New Yorx.—This gentleman, M. Simounet, ar- rived the other day, by the English steamer Hiber- nia,and took possession of his consulate on Tuesday morning; M. De La Forest, the ex-consul, having jimounet was previously a highly respectable merchant of Paris. He made his fortune by trading with Spain; but, at the epoch ef the last revolution of February, lost a great part of his property by the numerous failures which were the consequences of that poli- | tical earthquake. Through M. Ledru-Rollin’s in- fluence and friendship, M. Simounet—whose ca- pacity as well as honesty and republican principles were greatly appreciated by that member of the provisional government—received his nomination the very morning of the opening of the National Assembly, when the first men of the revolution sur- tendered their powers.to the deputies elected by the national vote. M. Simounet, as an old merchant, | is said to be perfectly able to render great services to his countrymen; and no doubt his courteous de- portmezs and manners will soon gain him the friendship and confidence of all his countrymen of our city, as well as of all Americans connected with the French trade. M. Simounet is accompa- nied by his son, in the capacity of Glave consul. No change has yet been made among the employés of the French consulate; they will probably all keep their respective positions. In speaking thus of the new consul of France,we ought not to let the opportunity pass without bear- ing witness to the invariable urbanity which, for | twenty years, characterized M. De La Forest, the ex-Consul-General. He leaves his office with honor reputation, and regret among many Ameri- can friends. e )Pmvosorner GreeLey a Barnsurnen.—Philos- ophér Greeley, Editor of the Tribune, ina leader in his paper of yesterday, shows himself to be an out- | and-out barpburner, of the regular true blue, and | rather black, ‘order. He rejoices at the prospect ahead of organizing a Northern party, on the prin- ciple contained in the Wilmot proviso, thus avow- ing himself a disciple of John Van Buren, and an opponent of the South. We congratulate the barn- burners on this accession to their ranks. Sreamsu America sailed from Boston on Wed- nesday for Halifax and Liverpool, with eighty- cight paxsengers for the latter and eleven for the former place, She takes but a very small amount of specie, | syne ey have taken much pains to foster direct the triendly feelings ot the people in this coumtry in a proper channel towards the cause of liberty and right in [reland, as well as in Great Britain, France and other countries. This, however, is a difficult job; its difficulty arses from the local purposes and political views of those who mix in such as- semblages here. The Irish naturalized citizens wield. a vast fieal forc® at the ballot-box, and politicians will of course endeavor to win this force to their particular parties and dogmas. Speculators, also, who have no other means of living, wall mix up with them for the sole purpose of obtaining a livelihood out of the drippings that fall from the contributions. In connection with this subject, it is stated in the report of a meeting held at South Brooklyn, that some correspondence took place between Mr, Connery, who had been invited to speak, and the committee cf that meeting, in which these views were justly set forth :— 223 Futrow Sr., Brooklyn, P Sunday Evening, June 25, 1848, ia: — The undersigned having been appointeds commit- tee to invite ‘kers to our Irish demonstration at Freeman's |, Columbia street, near the South Ferry, to-morrow evening, beg to solicit your attendance on the occasion, believing your opisions on the subject to be in unison with thore of our committee. The object of our meeting you will at once ive on peruri an advertisement for convening meecting which wi of to. morrow. poet ie Rowpeettull M. H. PALMER, " THOS. LESLIE, JOHN F. HENNESY, Sec. No, 108 Hammensty Sr., June 26, 1848, } E. D. Conneny, Esq. GenTLemen:— Iu reply to your letter, inviting me to attend a mvet- ing. the object of which purports to be the sustainment of the Irish le in their strugzlo for national inde- pendence, and m from the yoke of British tyran- ny and despotism, allow me to aasure you that noman sympathises more with my oppressed, persecuted, fa- mine-stricken countrymen than | do; but, gentlemen, until there is more unanimity and fraternization exist- 15 smaniet the tive bodies now advocating I affairs in this city, and more care taken of the People’s money, I shall Keep aloof from any connexion with tho present movement It would scem that to be a true friend to Ireland, in this city, is to court abuse from self-interested men, while thoxe whose objects are personal aggrandisement. and a‘‘share of the loaves and fishes” of life, and who have the tact of imposing upon a too credulous and confiding people, are cousid- ered sterling patriots, and receive the unanimous cheers of their hearers, I muxt also state, that were | willing to asmst. as hope J always shall, in the cause of Ire- Pesos the present state of my health peeeties the possibility of my addressing any public body. With the moat ardent hope that Ireland may, ere long, be under the guidance of a republican government, I sip: gorge afail ‘ours, ve A EDWARD DOWNES CONNERY, To the South Brooklyn Republican Committee. The position taken here, in connection with these movements of sympathy, and with the man- ner in which they have been conducted, is the only correct» one. No one can doubt the friend- ship of the American people for the Insh cause; but, as these meetings are now managed, the best of friendship is turned into improper channels, These meetings are degenerating every day from their original purposes into mere cabals of money collectors and money expenders, all for their own benefit. The cause of Ireland must depend onthe Irish. No country can be much benefited by isolated meetings held in this land of general freedom. If the Irish, English, or Scotch, or any other people, mean to secure their mghts and privileges, they must rise up spontaneously, and claim them in the same way as the Americans did in their revolu- tion, and as the French, in their late revolution, have obtained theirs. ‘The great evil in Ireland, as well as in Great Britain.isthe inonopoly of lands and rty of all kinds, by the Mereeherencasc pemmtabe al! A afew thousand in number; while the population is nearer thirty millions. Reform bills, bills for the repeal of the union, the charter, and all other measures of change which may include a mo- narchy and aristocracy, are mere delusions. There can be no general happiness, no general comfort in England, Ireland, or Scotland, until they form a federal republic, like the United States, and have each established a form of government simi- lar to our own, for which they have ample intel- ligence and sufficient discretion to manage. Ena@uanp ann Srain.—In the manner in which England has treated the indignity perpetrated to- wards her by Spain, the werld has profound and eonclusive proot, that the long famed mistress of the seas has fallen from her high estate, and can be spit upon and kicked and cuffed by any nation, no matter how small or contemptible, which will tuke the trouble to do it. Whata well-merited re- tribution. The civilized world can have no sym- pathy for her; and yet itis anfair that the people, the twenty-five or thirty millions of people, should suffer for the doings of their government, It is that government which brought them into such a disgraceful position; and as long as they submit to their masters, when they have the power, if they only had the will, to shake off their yoke of degra- | dation, they deserve to suffer. Can it be possible that that great nation, which ruled the seas, which regulated the commerce and politics of a world, on whose possessions the sun never ceases to shine, has reached so low an abyss of degradation and weakness? One can hardly believe it; but yet such is the case.“ Her minister is warned to pack his trunk and leave Madrid in twenty-four hours—which he did in less tume—and the British arms are rudely torn from the embassy. And this too by Spain, a third, or fourth, or fifth rate power! And this insult—this degrading indignity—is cooly pocketed, and no proper*notice taken of it. Why, we would ask, has she not resented? What has become of her great military force? Are the Nelsons, the Wel- lingtons, the Jarvises all dead, and did their spirit die with them ? or is England so weak and power- leas after her struggle to crush John Mitchel, that she cannot make an effort to wipe out one of the worst indignities that was ever offered to a nation? By pursuing this inquiry we can reach a solution very easily. England—proud and haughty in the hour of her | prosperity and power, submissive and conciliatory in the tine of adversity—can no longer avenge an insult. She suffers under a just retribution, visited upon her for a course of crime more heinous than that which sunk Sodom and Gomorrah. Piteous spectacle—yet the justice of Heaven is apparent in it! And yet this is the nation which, a few short years since, threatened to launch its thunderbolts against this great republic—which menaced des- truction to our cities and towns, and slaughter to our inhabitants. Alas for its ravings. Quem vult Deus perdere prius dementat. Borresint anv Arprrt play at Castle Garden to-night. All the lovers of fine music should be there. If they do not please, the cool breezes whl make up the difference. Law intel! Common Prieas, June 29 —Before Judge Ulshoeffer.— | Woodruff vs. Cleaveland —This eause was given te the jury to-day. His honor, the Judge, charged that if the delay in finishing the building arose from the neglect of the plaintiff. and that from the evidence the jury came to that conclusion, they should assess such da- mages as they thought proper. for the defendant, and he would be entitled to recover them against plaintiff's claim; if, on the other hand, they belleved the delay arose from the defendant's own neglect, they should find a verdict for plaintiff. The jury found for the plaintiff—$142 54. There will be no issues of fact tried until Monday next. Van Buren ann tae Utica Coxventien.—The Utica convention nominated Mr. Van Buren asa candidate for the Presidency, contrary to his known wishes, upon the principle that the people whom they represented hada right to make this use of his name ; and did noc direct the usual no- tice of their proceedings to be given to him. No communication on the subject is, therefore, to be expected from him. But we are most happy to be able to say, upon the best authority, that however unexpected and undesirable to himself the position igned him by the action of his friends, Mr. Van Baren will not under the circumstances in which they have been placed, contest this principle with them, nor interwone any further obstacles {9 : have adopted-~dlbanp Atlas, syne THE GREAT ANTI-CASS AND TAYLOR WHIG CONVENTION. Movements of the Free Territory Politicians, de, dic. dic. Worcesren, June 28, 1848. From an early hour this morning, this city has been in continual excitement, owing to the arrival, hour after hour, of the different delegations; or, more properly, the self-elected anti-Cass-and-Tay- lor-nomination-men. The different hotels and places of accommodation were all jam full, and the arnval of Mr. Giddings, of Ohio, seemed to give much confidence and satisfaction, About 9 o’elock a procession of laborers, attached to the Courtmills factories, marched in procession with banners, and, headed by a superior brass band, pro- ceeded to the American Temperance House, and gave three cheers for the Hon. Mr. Giddings and Judge Ailen. They next passed the office of the Massachusetts Spy, and gave the editor three cheers, and passed through the city. At100’clock, the spacious building known as the City Hall, was jam full—no less than twelve hundred persons be- ing assembled. On motion of Mr. De Wirt, Samvet Lyaan was nominated chairman pro tem., and Mr. W. S. Robinson was appointed secretary pro tem. Mr. Keys moved that a committee of eight be appointed to nominate a president and officers of the meeting; and in proposing the names of the committee, took occesion to state the object upon which they had met, which was to protest against the course pursued by their delegates in acquiescing in the nomination of General Taylor at Philadelphia. (Cheers ) The following gentlemen were hereupon nominate by the Commitiee, who reported Hon. Samuel Hoar, of Concord, President. Hon, David Heard, of Way- land; John’ Wells, of Chicopa; Hon. Alenson Hamilton, Brookfield; R. P. Waters, Saiom; Hon, J. L, Richard- son, Medway; Joreph Stevens. Warwick; aud Dr. 8. G, How, Boston, Vice Presidents. W. §. Robinson, of Lowell; W. A. Wallace of Worcester; Ailen Shepherd, of Ashland, and W. A. Arnold, of Northampton, were nominated Secretaries. Tho crowd here became #0 dense that the President was compelled to adjourn the meeting to the commons adjoining, where a large platform was erected, and im- mediately a rush was made for the door, and several of the delegates were relieved of the necessity of walking down stairs, as they wore borne alofton the shoulders ofthe crowd, in their efforts to get out the narrow doorway. After considerable delay the convention organized, and large delegations from Lynn and Bos- ton, soon’ arrivet in the early special train, They marched in procession. headed by excellent brass bands, and their appearance created considerable enthusiasm, The Convention hereupon fully organized; when, after Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Surtit. of Worcester, The Presipunt addressed the Convontion:—They had assembled, he sald, to pronounce upon agreat na- tional question, The two great parties who had nominated their respective candidates, did not give satisfaction to their respective constituencies. This feeling had extended itself, and would be found more apparent as the canvass went along. Who was, he would ask, the candidate prerented by the whig party ? General Taylor. He supposed he was a frank, plain, soldier, who had devoted himself to the science of hu: man butchery. (Sensation and laughter.) Was this the proper qualification for a President of this great re- public! Was it sufficient to be a brave. frank soldier, to qualify aman for the Presidency? He would ask, had Massachusetts a disposition to feel satisfled with qualifications such as these ? (No, no.”") Massachu- setts occupied a prominent position in the Union—and what had they gained by this war, 1m which General Taylor was engaged? Massachuretts should vote. and would vote for no man who was in favor of extendin, the area of slavery. (Cheers) This had been declare over and over again, What assembly in Maseachu- setts that had revoked this declaration? ‘This declara- tion was made over and over again in this State, and General Tayler was elected for every State in this Union, by the action of the Philadelphia Convention. He was deceiving himself and deceiving others. The South say he is safe on the Wilmot proviso, The whiga tnd demoorats of the South support him on thin ground —and on this ground alone. ‘There was no obscure, inteloate principle to settle. Will you relinquish your established principles? your consclentfous scruples— your love of right? (No, no.”) If you do not. your SOP eaee ee ear cen mals toe we ave Worse, TAR (Exughter.) if you do not protest against this, you will surrender your rights end your privileges. fs said that they were fond in America, of military dis- play. It remained for them to decide the question. It ras not his purpose to occupy their time longer. He felt honored at their placing him in the proud position he occypied; and as they were all lovers of liberty, without liberty they could not express themselves, and liberty and slavery were incompatible. (Cheering } ‘The Hon. Mr. Purutirs proposed that a eommiltee of seven be appointed to propose an address and draft. rerolutions, “Te futtuwtug were hereupon appointed :—Hon. Mr. Phillips, of Salem; Messrs. Hopkins, Northampton; Al- vard, Greenfield; Fisher, Medway; Bangs. Springfield; Spooner, Boston; Earle, Worcester, and the President was added. Acommittee to nominate a State committee were here selected, consisting of Messrs. Lyman, Dewitt, Hoar, Bird, Talma: E. G. Samson. Mr. Sumner read a letter of spology from Hon. John G. Palfray, M.C. 4th district Massachusetts. Mr. Exparvee, of Boston read the proceedings of a | meeting held in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, in fa- vor of the general objects of the Convention.’ Upon which the President read a resolution of thanks to the | gentlemen who had exerted thevuselves in getting up | the Convention. The resolution was vehemently ap- plauded, and further delegations a to arrive from different parts of the State, Several letters were read from members of Congress, and leading frienda of the new party, expressive of the unqualified dissent of the writs from the nomination of General Taylor, and their determined opposition to the further spread of slavery thronghbet Ue Union. The reeding of the levees elicited bursta of applause. The Honor: C, ALuen was here introduced and addressed the Convention. The people of Massachu- setts, he said, met to put down slavery for ever. (Cheers.) The day was beautiful, presenting a glo- rious sun—a more glorious sun than the sun of Aus- terlitz, or the famous “October sun of Virginia.” (Laughter and cheers.) Slavery was dead. .Cries of “aye and buried,”—laughter.) The men of Massa- chusetts came forward to start anew on that day. and 3 &, what had been done could be done in every county and State inthe Union. Go to the country, he would tell the people, and present the question free terri- tory, not with the tricks of a party, but boldly and fairly. It was as easy to induce the people in the free | States to act in favor of free territory, as to make them | believe in the ten commandments. (Cheers) He would reaffirm what he had already often said on the | | subject, and they would a all see the stupendous fraud that was practised ‘at Philadelphia. (Hear, hear ) Wait not for tho politiclan, but go to the people, | (Cheers.) They wanted none but those whose hearts were with them, and they would come (Cheers.) They soon would fird that the politicians all would come. The people were with them (sheers), the ora- tors were with them, and the statesmen were with them. (Cheers.) Mr. Sumven read a lette: of apology from the Hon. J.R. Williams. of Michigan, concurring in the objects of the Convention. The Hon. Mr. Witson next addressed the Con- vention. He felt he had confidence in the people of Massachusetts—that they would stand by their prif- ciples, as laid down in 1795. (Cheers.) They wished freedom and union to prevail in the same spirit as that in which the Union was established. General Taylor was the nominee of the slave power of the country, and those who nominated him relied upon Southern democracy to support him. (Hear, hear) Massachu- setts would not fear to stand up and alone in this matter, (Cheers.) It had been said that poaee Allen and himself had been great cowards at the Cvnven- tion. He did not know if he was. but there were but | few cowards in Massachusetts, (Cheers) It was said | | that General Taylor was a whig. What evidence was there to prove that Geeeral Taylor was a whig? (None, none.) ‘They had mon im Maassachus-tts that were called whigs, but who voted against the right of peti tion in Congress; they had whigs in their State that voted fer the expulsion of Mr. Giddings in Congress (Hisses.) They had whigs, too, that voted for the an- nexatian of Texas, (Groans.) The cry now was that | | the whig party should be purged of abolitionism. He | shor ike to see the whig party after this was done; he should like to see their condition then, (Laughter.) He looked with contempt upon thoxeawho entertained these views. He called upon them to stand up against slavery. in # ans of their names, their cast, and | generation. "These : were present men who formerly | belonged to the “liberty party.” (Cheers.) He hoped they would all unite now in the cause of humanity, | CoWe will, we will.” Cheers.) Mr. Payne, of Rhode \d, next addressed Convention. In his opening remarks, id would be doing an injustice to the of Massachusetts if they supposed for a moment that | they would respond to the recent nomination: t the two Conventions. (Cheers) Slavery hung like jark shadow upon the country forthe last quarter of aeentury. Statexmen were to be found who contended that the rights of the freeman were to be placed upon ® level with the degradation of the 5) In the nomi- nation of General Taylor there was a shamefal aban- donment of all their principles. What should they do? Let every other State act a# they had done, andthe victory was theirs. Their leaders, thelr press, wers in hands of the long ‘They would soon have new sheers) The course pursued y juren, the high-minded of the State of New York, did th honor. (Cheers) [fone man, the great leadur of their State. could not epesk, he was with them—(cries of “ Webster”)—and the people would «peak for him. (Cheers) They were now fore- most in the chase, and before Baltimore and Philadel- phia (cheers), which would soon follow. Mr. Han, of Rhode Island. followed, and advocated the opporition to the extension of slavery and the pro- mulgation of their free doctrines, (Che Slavery, he contended, was the curse of the Unio Mr. Woopman, of Maine, followed, See commented on the course lately 1d by Mr. MeCrillis, of Ban . who told them about a white horse. in canvassing. 6 horse, however, was like Balaam’'s ass (roars of laughter). and it would not speak ({mmense laughter). Professor Amjsa Warner here came forward. and sald a A stood together upon the same and he the it Saat Gene segue white horse. (Roars of laugh- Bt. Josuua Leavirr next spoke im favor of the ob- Ject of the convention. Mr. Lot Poors 2 pack dep the convention took @ recess, in assembled at the Asyiua grove. Hor. : oe of Ohio, was here introduced, co! dnd thanked the convention for the flattoriug recep- tion he had mot with, (Cheers) He came not to the old Ba: ‘a8 a politician, He went to the Phiia- del ation, instructed to vote fur none bul a whig. aad who wa» opposed toslavery. (Cheers) In- stead uf its being # whig assembly. it more resembled » mob. Mr.C. here took # review of the course pursued by the Philadelphia convention, particularly towards himself, which he pronouuced mows dirgraceful. In conclusion, he would ussure them t ut the people of Ohio were pledged never to consent to the extension of sia) (cheers) or slave territory. The Hon. Mr. Puiuirs followed, and proposed the draft of an address to the people of Massachusrtts, on the part of the convention, amid loud cheering and applause. The address was @ recapitulation or embo- diment of the sentiments of the convention, aud held were it not for the Moxican war, Gen. Taylor would be almost unknown to the country. It also held that he was @ slaveholder upon a scanty sugar planta- tion—was deficient in int nce. The address pro- to hold « national anti-slavery convention at uffalo on the 9th of Al next. ‘There are no legs than six thousand persons now as- sembled, (5 o'clock.) anxious to hear Mr. Gippinas, of who is expected to speak in the course of the ening. ‘he opposition to the nomination of General ‘Taylor appears to be the prefailing and unanimous opinion. As I close my letter, the question on the ad- dress has been taken. and carried unanimously ‘The following resolutions were hereupon adopted unanimously :— Whereas, the whigs of Massachusetts, in their con- yention of the 20th of September, 1847, unanimously adopted, among other resolutions, tho following :-— “Resolved, That if the war shall be prosecuted to the final subjugation or dismemberment of Mexico, the whigs of Massachusetts now declare, and put this de- claration of their purposs on record, that Massachusetts will never consent that American territory, however acquired, shall become a part of the Amer cun Union, ‘unless on the unalterable condition that “there shall be neither slavery nor involuniary servitude therein, otherwise than in the \ishment of crime ? “Resolved, That in making this declaration of her purpose, Massadhusetts announces no new principle of action in regard to her sister States, and makes no new application of principles already acknowledged. She merely states the great At:erican principle embodied in our Declaration of Independence—the political equality of persons in the civil State—the principle adopted in the, legialation of the States under the confederation, and sanctioned by the constitution, in the admission of all the new States formed from the only territory belonging to the Union at the adoption of the constitu- tion. it is, in short, the imperishable principle set forth in the ever memorable ordinance of 1787, which has for more than half a century been the fundamental laws of human liberty to the great valley of the lakes, the Ohio and the Mississippi, with what brilliant success and with what un) led results, let the great and grow- ing States of Ohio, Indiana Illinois, Michigan, and ‘Wisconsin a: and declare.” And whereas, a portion of the whigs have since that time nominated candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, without paying the smallest regard to the principles herein declared, and even ventured to stifle the discussion of the same in their national conven- tion— Resolved, That we, the people of Mas:achusetts, re- affirm the said declarations as the voice of the Com- monweulth, and whoever else may desért or betray, we will igflexibly adhere to the principles of freedom thereil declared as thy ark of our psliticol salvation. And, therefore, as a necessary consequence, Resolved, That we, the people of Massxchusetta, will support no men as candidates for the offices of Presi- dent and Vice President, but those who ars known by their acts or declared opinions to be opposed to the ex- tension of slavery. Resolved, That this convention is desirous of express- ing its unqualitied approbation of the course pucsut by John P. Hale,in the Senate of the United Stati that it applauds the fidelity, the conscientious infle: bility, and the manly firmness, with which hw has dis. charged his duty in debate, and by all the votes which he has given upon the various questions relating to slavery,the Mexican war, and the annexation of foreign territory; and that itrelies with hope and confidence upon his continued services wherever they may be mont effectual in the great cause of freedom and hu- manity. Resolved, That this convention deems itself greatly horored. by the presence of Joshua R. Giddings, of Ohio ; and that it desires to express the universal con- viotion of the opponents of sluvery throughout the free States, that there is no man living by whom tho great cause which they have at heart has been 0 eifec- tively sustained, or to whom, at this eritical moment, in view of all that can be sie et of ability, aad dis- firmness, it can be more safely ved, That this conv@ntion tenders to Aula and Henry Wilson. the warmest thanks for the fidelity, consistency, decision, and boldness with which they performed thei pone f as deyegates from Massachu- setig to the national whig convention ; thatthis con- vention hereby ratifies their acts, and assures them confidently that their services will be held in grateful por proud remembrance by the people of Massachu- setts. Resolved, That Massachusetts wears no chains, and spurns all bribes; that Massachusetts goes now, and will ever go, for free soil and free men, for free lips and a free press. for a free land aud a free world. And whereas, the democratic party of the State of Now X. mvent Ringe aaa Saiticenrenioas, Isis EE | jowing: Resolved, That the power to prohibit the introduction of slavery into the territories of the United States is clearly delegeted to Congress by the Constitution; and that the highest considerations of patriotism, tho strongest sentiments of justice and humanity, and » proper respect fer the enlightened opiuion of mankind. require that this power should be exercised in favor of freedom. Resolved, That in view of the importance and neces- sity of a full discussion of the great question of the day, we recommend to our friends throughout the State, the establishment in every town and school dis- trict of freedom ues for the dissemination of free principles, and of a like central league for the county, for the dissemination of sound opinion on those sub- jects, by personal discussion and cheap publications. Resolved, That the People’s Convention of Massa- chusetts approve and affirm said resoluions, and ear- nestly recommend the measures suggested to the whole eople of the commonwealth. Resolved, That this conventign regards with deep in- terest the position assumed by the democratic party of the State of New York, as represented by the conven- tion recently held in Utica; that: it applauds the car- nestness and unanimity with which the principle of free territory has been incorporated into the basis of their organization; that it commends the wisdom and manliness which have boea exhibited by Mr. Van Bu- ren in his correspondence upon this subject; and that it anticipates the most satisfuctory results from the ef- feet of its proceedings upon all true democrats through- out the free States, who are prepared to act together in prohibiting the extension of slavery. Resolved, That the language of Henry Clay, which has been #0 often echoed by the whig party. is a rebuke | of this same party for its nomination of General Tay- lor:— If, indeed, (said Mr. Clay,] we have incurred the Divine displeasure. and if it be necessary to chas- tise this people with a rod of vengeance, | would hum- Diy prostrate myself before Him, and implore Him. in His morcy, to visit our favored land with war, with pes- tilence, with famine, with any other scourge than mili- tary rule, era blind and heediess enthusiasm for mere military renown.” Another resolution was adopted, directing Daniel Webster to support the doctrine of the free States in the Sen: d to oppose slavery in every shape. Tho 0 approved of the course of Mr Webster, for not supporting the nomination of Gen. Taylor. Mr. Gipvrnas, of Ohio, is uow, (64 o'clock, PM.) rong anti-slavery speech, amid bursts of 4 enthusiasm. The crowds on the hill the meeting is held, are dispersed among & thickly planted shrubbery. The shouting and eathu- siasm would remind one ofa gala jubilee i= he “ Old Wigwam” at Tammany Hall. The entire city all day has been in perfect commotion, Tne addre; and labored one, embracing the main poin' tionism. [Correspondence of an Evening Paper. Worcester June |, 1848. Among the resolutions read to the Vlas Convention by Mr. Stephen Phillips, from the committee appointed for the purpose, was one speaking in high terme of th talents of Daniel Webster: and expressing the hope tl they would yet be exercised in behalf ot th cause of freedom. It was the last resolution, a the roading of it was interrupted and drowned in stron; and loud expressions of dissent and dingust. Cries “no! no!” “he isgold.” “he ix gold.” we have no- thing to do with Webster,” burst from the assembled throng. It was proposed, however, that the resolution should be read again ; it was read and was explained by Mr, Phillips, merely to express a hope that Mr. Web- ster, if now wrong, would be on the right ride at last. With this salvo, the question was taken on all the re- solutions at once. They wore adopted, but ti resola- tion concerning Webster still seemed to stick in the throats of the people. Mr. Giddings rose to speak after the resolutions were adopted. He dwelt upon the predigious influence wield- ed by the slave powor in the United States; a power which had once marked him out for its victim, and sent him back to his constituents. His constitu- ents had triumphantly sent him back to Congress ; and when he walked throngh tho files of slave-hold- ers on the floor of the House of Representatives, and held up his hand and swore to observe the constitution he felt himself fifteen feet high. The same power had marked viartin Van Buren for its victim. Mr. Gid- dings said that he had been a political opponent of Mr. Van Buren, but he must do him justice. He honored him for his opporition to the annexation of Texas, which had drawn upon him the vengeance of the slave- holders, He honored him for the stand he had lately taken against the extnsion of slavery. In taking those steps, he had shown courage, patriotism and con- sistency. We may talk, said Mr. Giddings, of the power of ty; there isa stronger influence in our midst. 0 whig party, and the democratic party are neither of them strong enough to contend against it. It is the slave power; It overrides all other influences. It struck down Mr. Van Burep; it bas set-up Cars aa the demo- cratic candidate; it’has set up Taylor as the whig can- didate for the Presidency We must meet it now; wo must act now; we must take the mo-t effectual and cortain means of resisting if at oner, befere it obtains further accessions of «trength and domain. Mr, Gid- dings’ speech was begun and clored amiilet a tempest of applaure, Movements of d Individuals, Colonel Doniphan 1s now in Boston, where he is very handsomely lionized. Matters, Mi sieady neds thay acd x , already; aod, a ‘upon e platform, Re sab beunocret, * pret Inet ing Ineo much whiggery, nud opened communication ’ TELEGRAPHIC IN PELLIGENGE, - - Summary. From some reason not explained,a the proceedings of both Houses of Cx should have reached us last night, f. ‘. learn, however, that Mr. Phelps, of Verme dressed the Senate on the Oregon bill, and u. that slaves could not be carried to Oregon without becoming emancipated. After which Mr. Athet- ton, of New Hampshire, moved to take up the bill making appropriations for fortifications, which was agreed to, when the Senate went into execu- tive session, and adjourned over. In the House several Senate bills were taken up and p>°sed, when the general appropriation bill was tal Mr. Pollock, of Pennsylvania, and Mr Kentucky, addressed the House, the | territorial question. Mr. J. R. Ingers floor for to-day. a Serious Accidents, f ALBAN A few days ago, a party of men were raising the frame of a house near Spi when two boys, one a son of one of the nm: in raising the frame, was thrown in wr killed, ‘The father ot the boy, shocked a of his son, let go his hold of the f of the party going to his ussistance, the killing six of them onthe spot. This hap. Spring Water, Livingston county, N. Y. THIRTIETH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasuincron, June 30, 1848, * . * * ? * * Mr. Puetrs, of Vermont, held that slaves could not be carried to Oregon, it being free territory, without their becoming emancipated, Hw» contended that they were property no where out of slave-holding States.— When he had concluded Mr. Mason rose to spenk, but gave way to a motion for the postponement of the question, and. will have the floor for to-morruw, APPROPRIATION FOR FORTIFICATIONS. Mr. Aruerton, of New Hampshire, moved to take up the bill for making appropriations for fortifications, which was agreed to. Mr. Unperwoop, of Kentucky, moved an amend- ment, in favor of appropriating $50.00 for repairing the coffer dam in the Ohio river, near the Cumberlan¢ river, which was fost, by yeas and nays, as follows and passed. Mr, BrNton moved that tho Senate go into exec ive session, which was agreed to ; when, after a sho: timo spent therein, the doors were opened, aad the Se nate adjourned till to-morrow, (Friday ) House of Kepresentati ves. eM hei Sree Tepe et ee ne ‘Tha resolution providing that Adams's monument, in the Congressional burying ground, be constructed of Quincy granite, was taken up. Mr. Andrew John- son spoke at some length in opposition to the same, and contended thatit would prove as expensive as the funeral ceremonies. Mr. Woopwarp, of South Carolina, moved that the resolution be laid on the table, which was carried. Several Senate bills were then taken up, which were read a third time and passed. Mr. Vintow, of Ohio, moved that the House resolve itself into a Committee of tho Whole, Mr. Root, of Ohio, inthe chair, when the goneral appropriation bill was taken up. Mr. Poutock, of Pennsylvania, being entitled to the floor, spoke against the administration policy, Mr. Frexcn, of Kentucky, followed on the territorial question, He was followed by Joseph R. Ingersoll, of Peansyl- yania, who obtained the flvo:, but gave way toa mo- tion in favor of the committee’s rising, which was car- ried—when, on motion, the House adjourned over till to-morrow, (Friday.) i adciphia Be From the Philadelphia Bulletin.) ! Suse 24, 1848. ‘There are five feetin the Illinois and falling. and three feet in the Upper Mississippi and falling; and five feet in the Missouri and ing. The river here is in fair boating coudition, and at a stand, Flour—The sales of flour are only of a retail charac- ter, and prices unchanged. Corn—Sale of 1,000 sacks corm, at 19c. Bacon—Sales of shoulders at 2X; sides, 34 for ribbed, and 33¢ for clear, Potatoes—Sales at 30c. Whiskey—Saies at 1934. Markets. Aunaxy, June 20.—Receipts by canal, within the past 24 hours— Flour, 4200 barrels; wheat, 2500 bushels; corn, 10,100 bushels; oats, 300 bushels. There was no change in flour. Wheat—For @ lot of 2000 bushels good Genesee, $1 33 was asked. Corn—Sales of 6000 bushels were made of Northern round yellow, at 50ca 52e. Whiskey—Sales of 190 bbls were made at 21}c. Pork remained about th aid Sue tunyeunvas-Fl0UF—Tho market rematned com- paratively quiet. Sales of 800 bbls were made, includ- ing Western brands, at $5 62% a $6. Corn—Sales of 10,000 bushels were made, including mixedand yellow, at 48a 53c. Rye—We have only to notice a sale of about 200 bushels, at 75c. Oats—Sales of 2500 bushels wore made at 45. The markets generally were lan- guid,and not much doing. Freights—No alteration, City Intelligence. Tne Weatner —Yeaterday was a very warm day, although the sun was obscured by clouds the greater part of tho dey. Several clouds rose and dispersed; mt about midnight there was a copious shower of about an hour's duration. Horaroie Case or Hyrpxormonta.—Abont two weeks since, a lad about twelve years old, son of E. L. residing in twonty-seventh rtreet, near Fourth aveaue, was bitten by a dog, at which time there were no sus- picions that the dog was rabid. He is now suffering all ‘the horrors of hydrophobia, and it is said there ia not htest hope for bis recovery. For three month: past, rabid dogs have beer. in the clty, and very lit care is taken to exterminate them. Those who are ap- polnted to gothrough the city, and kill all the dogs found without muzzles and running in the streets, go at a very early hour, end by eight o’ciock have finished their work. Within the space of one hour after, it is almost impossible to walk a block without seeing one or more doga without muzzles. Thus, they are per- mitted to run the whole in the streets, with the exception of about two hours. It is said that two per- sons were bitten yesterday, in the map part of the city. by mad dogs.’ Will not something be done to ox- terminate them? Let the killers patrol the city the whole day, and continue until not a dog is to be found, Then. and not till then, will the city be rafe from this awful and horrifying disease, Sraixany Commexceaent.—The commencement of the Theological Seminary will take place at 10 o'clock, this morning, at St, Joha’s Chapel. The Rev. Bishop Potter will preach the commencement sermon. Mernonist Coxrsnexce.—The annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, for this State, adjourned yesterday, The district being large, has been divided into Eastern and Western New York, the first of which will hold its next conference at Pough- kecpsic, on the 30th day of May next, and the latter, on the same day, at Middietown, Conn. NtiNas.—The connossieurs and amateurs of paintings are recommended to attend a sale of paintings at Messrs Cooley, Keese & Hill's auction store on Saturday evening, as there will be sold Jarvis’ celebrated picture of Commodore Decatur, and half a dozen more pictures of great value and originality.— The exhibition will well repay the visit. Fine Arts. eee anv Vinent’s Exuinition or Works or Art. —The gallery of these enterprising and deserving gentlemen, whose special agent, M Schaus. allies tho test tact to the most remarkable urbanity. has just lees enriched with two capital gems, newly imported from Paris. ‘The first is a small frame of three feet long, repro- senting the “Leaving School,” and painted by Wald- miiller, a German artist, whose style of drawing, coloring and grouping, made. we recollect. the prettiest plece of ‘Terniers, the Flemish painter ‘These joyous children, fighting. jumping an: playing, are caught in the act, and reflect great credit upon M. Waldmiiller. The recond painting is by Marohn, and represents a ‘Ferry Boat,” in which some Breton peasants aro crossing ariver. ‘There is also a beautiful work, in which the nature and costume have been rendered, by the artist, with skill and talent. Messrs. Goupil and Vibert have also published two splendid prints, ‘representing both the members of the ‘rench provisional and executive governments. The portraits of the present statesmen of France, aro pro- nounced by ail those who know them personally, as striking ; and the crayon of M. Adolphe is also the ne plus wtra in that style. Garneitte tHE Statvarne.—This talented artist has enriched his studio with several other works which feflect a great credit upon his already mado fame among us. We have seen among many commenced statuettes the finished caricatures of “Old Rough and Ready,” of which wo have already «poken, tl charge of Dr. Tradeau, and the bust of his father-in- law, the well-known French Doctor Berger. which are all perfect, and worthy of the reputation of skill. wit, aud humor which characterise the French sculptor. ‘We understand that Garbeille is busily ¢ in moar aen the group of “A Lady and Two Sons.”’ which will create 4 new reflection upon his genius and talent. A Lrrrie Later rrom Hayti.—Advices from Gonaives to 9th instant, received at Boston, repre- sent the state of the country in that vicmity as quiet, but inform us that all trade was broken up, and confidence was in no degree restored. The Haytien currency had depreciated to $7k per Spanish. dollar. ‘the major part of the coflee re- mained in the mountains, and would not be brought to market this season, The President was still absent at the south part of the island, Mace! ‘ous, At the great fire at Sorel, Canada, there were but fifteen houses burnt. ‘Thg origin of the fire is at- tributed to incendiarism, Mr. Caleb Lyon, of Lyonedale, the Oriental echo- accepted an invitation to deliver ‘Telegraphic Mo tween Maite and ath ¢ migomery, Ala., on the inet, ih id poet, has | ry orattn before Norwich sige org ce gas rz its annual commencement on the 17th of néxi Artist, yeas 9, nays 29. The bill was then read a third tiny pes .