The New York Herald Newspaper, July 4, 1848, Page 2

W YORK HERAL North-West Corner of Fulton and * AASHATL BES. | ~*% BENNETT, «ROPRIETOR. | DAY AND EVENING. Two performances—At 14, P. ATKINS THE ConLER—FoKrst Two performances—At 244, P.M — Nors AND A CoNCERT—DELGIAN $F CHILDREN—BELGIAN GiANT—Comic CHATHAM THEATRE, Ch ham stroot.—Two performances— + Bovs—A Atle P.M.—Tae Wanpenr LANCE AT NEW Youx—Swiss Swarvs. At 73, P. M.—Tenpy tue TyLen—New Yorx as Ir Is— Sprmrr or re Warens. CASTLE GARDEN, Battery.—Two_performanc: 3 M—Siexor Fra, on’ Tue Tigwr Wire—Havs ML Mosicar Ovio—Guost or a Lover, on THE CuT-THRoAT Barwer At SP. M—Dounte Brennen Roow—Nariow ar Auurcony clove iw ALL ConseRs—Kavgi, Tux SanoTiek—GRAND Exunirion oy Frmeworxs, MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cunisry's MonsrReLs—Ermi0rian SixGrvo—Beniasaee DANoING, Se. ‘Two performances, viz., at Sand SP. M. PANORAMA HALL, Broadw Panorama or tHe Mississirrr, AM 8 P. noar Houston.—Baxvann's ‘Three exhibitions, viz, at 10 Actual Circulatio: Aggregate he Puilication of the Morning Edition of the, Herald com: verter at 0 minutes t 1 ool \4 fin'shed at 9 Coleck, The E a) nd find . ing Edition at 3 minutes past 5 o'c EXTRA HERALD. MAILS FOR EUROPE, | &e,, &Ke., Ke There will be no regular issue of the New York Herald to-morrow morning ; in its place, however, we shall publish an Extra Herald at 9 o'clock, to contain description of the celebration to-day, and the news that may reach us previous to that hour, It will also contain the important commercial, financial and Political intelligence of the past few do the mails o'clock, and finished at 20 to go in of the steamship britannia, which will leave this port to-morrow nooa, for Halifax and Liverpool. The Nations Natal Day | We have again reached our natal day as a nation. The changes that have taken place | in this country since the Declaration of In- dependence was issued on the fourth of July, 1776, are, or at least, ought to be, well known to our readers; for they form part and parcel of our history, which teems with glorious proof that self-government is practicable ried out to the fullest extent. Since the fowth of July, 1817, great changes and can be car- | « | ratify General Taylor’s nomination, .y of New York and the whole North. There | were other politicians, however, who did not appreciate Gen, Taylor's position betore the coun- try, who thought his popularity was evanescent, and would entrely subside long before the meeting of the whig National Convention in Philadelphia, and who likewise had an eye to the spoils of office. These elected to standby Mr. Clay, and to take | their chances with those of the statesman of the West. This is a short sketch of the preliminary move- ments and occurrences that took place «within the last eighteen months, and of the intrigues of | the several factions of office-seeking politicians. Finally, the whng National Coavention assem- bled, and after a hard struggle between the Clay and the Taylor delegates, the latter succeeded, and Gen. ‘Taylor was nominated as the whig candidate for the Presidency. By this event the ultra Clay men were mortified, their long cherished hopes of office and soup were annihilated,and after a long and ardu- ous struggle to obtain the nomination of their man, they found themselves at length utterly prostrated. Under these circumstances it may well be sup- posed they were not in the best. of humor, and many of them threatened death and destruction to the whig party. Fora long ume, the whig general committee, which had all along supported the claims of Henry Clay, refused to call a meeting to At length they issued a call for that purpoze ; but, on second thoughts, it was countermanded, and, some time afterwards, another call was issued, in pursuance of which the meeting in Canal street was con- vened, Gen, Taylor’s popularity, in the mean- while, increasing, not only in New York, but | throughout the whole countiy, North, East, South, | nd West. At this meeting, all the disappointed Clay men, and a goodly proportion of logofocos, were inattendance. They sought, by every means in their power, to prevent Gen. Tay tion being ratified, and by freely using their lungs, their throats and their hands, sveceeded in creating a great deal of noise and confusion. Hence we have an explanation of all the groans, | ve., whieh characte -ised that meeting, and which were faith- fully reported at the time in this paper. This is an explenation of the scenes and inci- dents of that meeting. and those of our readers at a disionce, who have formed ihe opinion from a | perusal of its proceedings, that Gene populatity in New York is not so gi | had previously supposed. deceive themselves, aad | do injustice to his cause. meeting in question was the last effort of the dis- | appointed politicians and office seekers, to vent their chagrin at the defeat of their hopes of plun- der. al Taylor’s at as they The fect is, that the T before We are satisfied that General ylor is the most popular candidate the people of New York for the Presidency, and that he will continue so to the time of election, when he will get the vote of the Empir out question. We hove thought it advisable to make this state- ment for the benefit and information of p: a disiauce, who were not ac ate with- ‘sons at inted with the nu- soing on for sc merous intrigues that have been ne | time past im this city. Tux New Cover or Practrice.—The new code of practice, as prepared by Mr.Graham and others, and adopted by the Legislature, went into operation yesterd: Various opinions as to the probable lect of the ne expressed by the members of the bai it a majority of them seem system, ; have taken place in this, es well as in other coun- b tries. On that day last year, we were at war with i a neighboring republic. Since then, peace h been re-established, and a third of the enemy’s territory added to ours. The war being ended, we | find our country prosperous and happy; our credit— | Federal and State—beyond suspicion, and content- ment reigning over the land. On the eve of a Pre- | sidential election, as we are, the several political parties into which the people are divided are « sereu amaiaat eachother ; but when thie vote to have no confidence that it will benefit the com- have been declared, quiet wi!l sgain resume its | munity. Place. On the whole, the country has increased | “11s Jeading features are the abolition of all forms ; os ‘eves and happiness since the lest fourth of of action, the old system of special pleading, and ‘Withinahe samal period wonderful’ events have’ | 11%. Austipetion. between’ law and ‘equity ‘euita, taken place in Europe. The right Divine of kings ; to misiule, has been a ed, and received a blow from which it eaa never recover. Wars, revolutions, and insurrections, have broken out there; and there is no order, no apparent, prospect of quiet until Europe shall bea family of republics. Before this day next year, changes greater than any that have occurred, will take place. Now read the advertisements in this day’s Herald, go to the country and enjoy yourselves. General Tayler in New York. From # perusal of our g repoits of the an “answer ;” | tion, Every proceeding by ope party against another is “civilaction,” and whether it be what would formerly have been culled a law suit, ora Chanceiy suit, the proceedi tially the same. the ** complaint,” called a gs are to be substan- The first step is, what is called to which the defendant puts in the plaintiff files a “ replica- ec d; nd the cause is at issue,'re ury. Itremains to be s to be tried bya urisdiction might not with advantage have been erved. Taylor meeting, which was this c few | Pre ‘ Gia iis pernnin ei distehioe: night supine, hc PEELE GAH Ae SERCO T Ree 1 no aug To ghee ein eee | the night of each party to call and examine the 4 Paha et A ieccblnich tees vedi ka: 1 cther asa witness, the plaintiff or defendant put- ? Hees ot x Lad od be walest, endin octer his adversary on the stand and subjecting to develope the fact, and to show > for contrariety of opinion which characterised that | meeting, it may be pecessaiy to edvert to the his- > tory of the country for the last e: , OF , two years. , After the battles of Palo Alto id Resaca de la Palma, Gereral Taylor’s name, in connec- tion with the Presidercy, wes first mentioned by this paper. We had previously seen the man, and knew something of his great genivs and gallantry, and as soon as he was placed in a position in which he could show his quality, we knew that he would create a feeling in the breasts of the people that would elect him to the Presidency. After those battles, the taking of the | city of Monterey ensued, and at about the time , when that great military feat was accomplished, ‘a knot of politicians—of waiis and strays, and odds and ends of all parties, and all factions, conceived | the plan of taking General Taylor under their | special care, and of directing the popular feeling | an his favor. They accordingly set to work, hired room in Military Hall, Bowery, organized what they called a Rough and Ready Club, cut out and apportioned all the offices among themselves and their friends, and by way of clenching the matter, secured the aid of a rickety evening paper, with- out influence or circulation, to fi $ popgun on every occasion when General Taylor's name was mentioned. This was the first petty movement by the office- seeking politicians to secure the nomination and election of General Tay! but it will be 5 ceived that it was not undertaken until a lol time after General Taylor had been named for Ingh office, and after he becam his name was on every iongue, and h treasured up in the breasis of his fellow-country- men. Meanwhile, the popularity of the old hero was becoming greater and greater every day, and the Military Hal clique congratulated themselves that they hed played a trump card, and were certain of getting the offices and emoluments which they had in view. But they were destined to an the field ; for some time Tay became so popular that it w vident he would be nominated by the people, by acclamation, as their candidate for the Presidency, politi- cians throughout the country hoisted the Tay- lor standard, and soon after he was nominated at several State conventions, and by ral legislative bodies. While all these things were | going on, there was another clique of politicians | closely studying the signs of the times, and wait- | ing for an oppoitonity to ghow their hands in favor of the man whove popularity would elect him in | ease of his nomination. They met and consulted together, from time to time, and finally decided | Ahat the time had arrived; and immediately the ‘Taylor standard was hoisted in the columns of the Courier and Enquirer, and Lafayette Hall, in Broadway, hired for the meetings of the Wall | Py * treet Taylor clique. This was the second clique | of officeholders of all parties, who combined to- | gether to effect General Taylor's nomin ation, and through that and hi’ clection, to obtain the long sought offices which they had in view. Between vy val factions, there was much bitter fee!- “ ‘Saar = ve b occur strangely. | its function we! him to a rigid examination. This will in all pro- ny more perjuries than now and in one case at least, it will operate When an insolvent person is sued with fectly responsible, who is alleged to be his er, the insolvent may be examined to fix upon one able to pay them. The modus operandi of this part of the em smells y of the Roman code. The learned codi- t have dipped into the Pandects for it, or else they received it from some personage at this side of the water, deeply skilled in Roman lore; but it will not stand the test of this age of retorm and revolutions. We shall, ho T, watch the progress of the machinery with continuous inte- rest, and, of course, as from time to time the va- rious compli d questions arise, we shall show how they are disposed of. It seems very clear that years will be required to show the practical working of the new c vances, and until each part. has begun to peif ll, there will continue ous uncertainty of th n usual, the * glo: we Another Attempt at a Cloy Meeting. ‘The following appeared in the Tridune of yesterday morning :— ea NENRY CLAY CLUR O Justice to the Pather of the Whi Club, held « a pub y 5, a plic the Cnb t t 5 called for Mon- , at the Apollo Ro No, 53 wete—that is t and ar sternl in inflexible fide 1 whigs whi ible in their disp nd who are willl Fe Henry € and are inf nations there m tele as to the « ateon, Enns, JOHN COLBY, Prosidont, Samver A, Davis, Secre Supposing, of course, the ble importance, we Teporters to the place, for the purpose of givin} report of the eps at the plave, the evidence was clear that the mecting would be of the email potato order. A party of some twenty-five or thirty standing around the door, when @ motion was made to go up stairs, which mo- n being carried, they travelled to the third story h was still in darkness One of the persons took « mateh from his pocket and struck a light, when the prop * appeared and in- formed them that the room was engaged, but not by them, and under no circumstances could they remain. The whole party retired, uttering imprecations upon that eame “ Committee of Ninety.” who would adver- tise a meeting without having first procured a room, It wae then concluded, on the eto: hold, to use their own expressions, in the Park.’ This is the fourth failure of the friends of Harry of the Wert; and it is probable, from the preference ayowod for Mr. Van Buren, that the next move will be to ap. point delegates to the Buffalo convention. ‘There was plenty of gas, but it had no opportunity te burn ain despatehed a cor a ripping ineoting INTELLIGENCE FROM Bi AND Prare.—We have received the jour Janeiro, to th f May contain is trivial and Jocal. puties continued in occupied in the discussion of matters ely domestic. The dates from Montevideo are to the 12th of May. Peace was not yet concluded with Oribe ; all the negotiations to that eflect had utterly failed. General] Rosas seems to have interposed to prevent the acceptance of the terms and conditions sug- gested by the French and inglish agents, to Oribe. The French me ped ertillen “Ae rig Riven or Rio of news they The chamber of de- oO 27th session, lor’s nomina- | and thus the pleadings become complete, | n whether this new form | of proceeding will be an improvement, and whe- | | ther the old distinction between law and equity | ntri- | to be, as | @ would be of con- | ches, &e. "but as soon as they arrived | that they would | ‘The Public Celebration of the Fourth of July in New York and Brooklyn, The seventy-second anniversary of the indepen- dence of the United States will be celebrated to-day in the true epirit of patriotism. THE PROGRAMME FOR NEW YORK. A National salute, by the Veteran corps, en the Bat- tery at sunrise, and the National standard displayed. | ‘The First Division of the New York State Militia, under Major Gen. Sandford will form on the Battery at 9 o'clock, A. M. ‘Two troops of horse will report for special duty, om the Batiery, at sunrise, and another troop, to the Ma- jor General, at his head-quarters, for essort duty. ‘The honors of a marching salute will be paid to th Mayor and Corporation .in front of the City Hall, at 11 o’elock, A. M., atter which ‘a fue d will be fired in the Park, under the direction of Brigadier General Ewen, of the Fourth Brigade. The Division Staff will assemble at the ioorears cg the Major General, at half-past 8 o'clock, A. M. Lieutenant Col. H. G. Stebbins, of the Division staff, will take command of bis regiment. | the uniformed troops in the city of New York, under | the command of Major General Sandford, will form di- | vision line onthe Battery, at 9 o'clock, A. M., when ihey will be reviewed by the Mejor General. Immediately after the review, they will break into co- lumn and march up Broadway to Canal street, through | Canal and Laight to Hudson street, down Hudson to Chambers street, through Chambers to the east gate of the City Hall, where the honors of a marching salute will be paid to the Mayor and Corporation, at 11 o’clock, ‘The various Church bells throughout the city will be tolled from 6 to7 o'clock, A. M., from 12 to I, and from 6 to 7 P.M. ‘The Fireworks in the Park commence at 83¢ o'clock, with signal rockets, with colored fires. No. 1.—Chinese Sun, with colored fires and stars. 2.—Large Saxon wheel, of variegated and brilliant fires. | 8,—Bouquets of brilliant and Chinese fires, decorat- ed with roses of white and lights of various colors. 4.—Large circular Glory of Chinese Gerbs, with zone | of fire-pointed stars. and changeable centre. 5.—Tree ef colored Roman Candles, illuminated. 6.—Star of colored Fires, with waved points of pur- ple and green and changeable centre, 7.—'Trve of Chinese Fires, illuminated with colered 7 lights. \ —Pyramids of colored Roman candles. —Column of colored Sero!t Wheels and brilliant | Fires, with double spiral wheels, with changeable color- | ed illuminations. | | 10.—Mosaie Piece of brilliant Fires, with diamonds | and roses of purple and green. 11.—Grand Finale, representing ehequer work of brilliant fires, occupying the whole front of the City | Hall between the wings of the building, and enclosing the words “Peace—Independence,” composed en- tirely of colored fires, terminated at each extremity of the piece, with pyramids of colored Roman Candles | and Rovettes of colored fires ; concluding with a Grand | Plight of Rockets, with colored meteors, gold rain, &c. A magnificent display of Fireworks will be exhibited at Washington Parade Ground. Also, a grand display’ of Fireworks at Tompkins , square, | Also, a grand display of Fireworks at Harlem, and Randall's Isiand, | There wit! be a band of music provided for each of | the above named places, and during the evening they will play national airs in honor of the day. | THE BROOKLYN PROGRAMME. ‘The day in Drooklyn will be celebrated by a proces- sion inthe morning, and a great display of fireworks Fort Green in the evening. ‘The following is the me for the display:— William Steele, Grand Marshal. | Geo. W. Stilwell, Aid. First Division, Major Joseph J. Dillon, Marshal. | “ Willlam Walker, Aid, Military. Sheriff and Police. | Mayor and Common Couneil of Brooklyn. Judiciary and City and County Oficers. Members of the Bar. | Medical Society. The Press. Orator, Reader, Writer of ( in Carriages, Revolutianary Soldiers in Carriages. | Officers of the Army and Navy off duty. { Second Division, Benjamin W. Davis, Marshal, Robe: The je and Clergymen, Steven: William H. Lewis, Aid. ‘The Public Schools. Fourth Di James Van Dyke Gerard M. Stevi Fifth Division. Imadge, Marshal. . Seaman, Aid. | Order of United Americans. | Sixth Division. John Sweeney, Marshal. | Dr, Cochran, Aid. i Beneficial Societies, composed of Erin Fraternal Benevolent Society. The Shamrock Benevolent Society, The Shamrock Benevolent Society, No. 1. The several Divisions will form at 8 o’clock precisely. ‘The First Division will form on Sands, right on Fut- ton street. ‘The Second Division on Gold, right on Sands, ‘The Third Division on right on Sands. | The Fourth Division on Jay, right on Sands. | The Fifth Division on Pearl, right on Sands. i] ‘The Sixth L n on Adams, right on Sands. The general o'clock precisel following rout Commencing in Sands street, at junction of Hudson avenue (late Jackson hence down Sauds to Fulton street, down Fulton to Main street, down Main ine will be formed at half-past eight and proceed through the city by the to Front street, down Front to Fulton, down Fulton and round the Liberty Pole to Hicks street, up Hicks to Atiantic street, down Atlantic to Clinton street, down Clinton to Fulton street. down Fulton to Tillery street, down Tillery to Pearl strect, through Pearl to bpson reet, down Johnson to Bri street, up yrtle avenue, down My enue to the street, entrance to Washington park, Fort offieers of the army illimeet at the city cr of Henry and Cranberry streets, at whence they will be escorted to their ‘The tions and schoo their joining th Brogklyn In n under the nected with the E s attending at the various institu of the city, whose parents consent to vities of the day, will meet at tho M., and will form a pro- f ntlemen con- Brooklyn In- charge of Eduea ute, and oth rested in schoo ADDITIONAL SIGHTS AND S Those who may not be satisfied with the above, are referred to the advertisements of excursions, parties, concerts, museums, panoramas, theatres, saloons, &¢.s &e., &e., in this day's Herald | Marine Affatrs, Stramxns Nonrneaner anv Cuxsernt Crry.—Sir— Obser vi » important point re els, in stating that the Cres- | cent City had gained upon the therner, I woul state that this is not the cave. statement, (refer telegraph It will be reen by the following ‘or its truth to the keeper of the aten Island, who gave the points » contrary is the truth; — | rner’s arrival at telegraph station.4 39 | Crescent City do do do.....4 65 | na Tin therner to Romer Bu i} do ent City do do Difference 263 minutes. | ‘This can also be vouched for by several gentlemen | who were at the station; and considering the extra power which the Crescent City has to her tonnage, it has placed the Northerner in a proud position. AN EYE WITNESS. We have no desire to show partiality—we take as much ir other of these Sine ships; and being on the spot on Saturday, we think it but justice to the Crescent City to set the matter before | our correspondent and the public in its proper shape. The ay botrue os regards the difference in | me made in parsing the stated points; but the gentle- t aware that the Northerner waa off orest in one as th hove | the bows of the Crescent City | » Narrows, Both steamers Iny at + Northerner on the south side, head | the € m pointing towar ut City on the north side, the stream, with an ebb tide, | or rather on th tward turn. The Northerner moved first freely from the dock, and passed down without diMeulty, showing that the per- son in charge understood his position. ‘The Croseent | backed out shortly after, the tide taking hor stern down, and in the direction of a steamer and schooner that lay in the channel. ‘To avoid these she was run again to her dock, backed again nearly on the mud flats on Jersey shore; having then the wholeJepacious bay of New York to work in, the pilot ventured to tuin her head seaward. This occupied full twenty minutes, in which time the Northerner had run the distance to quarantine, ax stated. The Crescent Cit: aly enay helm, and he minds (6 with nd precision, and yet she was managed awk- lyand in on uneailorlike manner. She was, of fa pilot, We did not learn how fast the vessels eailed after leaving sight ; | ing to the table in the above communication, the Crescent City must have fallen behind six minutes in | going from the Telegraph tation to the Romer Buoy ; hardly possibly in such a short distance,but it may be | true, We learn from one of the pilots, that nt about 11 o'clock on Saturday night, he passed one of the steamers, but could not distinguish her, eleven miles uth of Barnegat ward course, in char accord. | Sporting Centarvitie Couner, r ay, we know of none calculated | n the sports that are promised o-itively to take place at the above courre, ‘The race 6 bitween the pacing phenomenon Jas. K. Polk, and the renowned trotting mare Lady Suffolk—two mile | heats; and fromthe manuer that the horse is handi- capped, it will be a splendid contest, beyond doubt,— ‘The Long Island ears are engaged to take vp and re- turn all who may desire to avail themselves of th opporiunity of witnessing one of the most interestin that lias \ “ this great national hol to give more delight th | ‘The First. Division N.Y. 8. Militia, comprising all | y, | properly muzzled, and which may | companied with resolution of the Commissioners of | from Mejor General Sanford to Mayor and Common | Council, to receive the honor of a marching salute | respecting a small pox hospital, | on Public Building on Blackwe | mittee adverse to leasing ground at/Washington Mgr- | gutter stones in 38th street, between 2d and 3d | avenues, | streets, in the matter of filling | signed. Adopted. | from the terminus of the railroad to the east side of | eau street to Maiden lane. Comnwon Council. Boanp or Atpenmen, July 3—Sreciat Meetive.— Morris Franklin, Esq.,in the chair, The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, Invitation from the Rutger’s Institute to attend their a anniversary of commencement, on Friday, July 7. Accepted. Petitions of Palmer & Peters, and others, stage own ers, in relation to stands at foot of Whitehall street. Referred to the Alderman and Assistant of the First Ward. Petition of Aaron Arnold to have Canal street sewer cleaned, Referred to President of the Croton Aque- juct. Bill of Dr. J. C. Covel for medical services at the 8th ward station house. Referred to Commissioner on Po- lice, Watch, and Prison; also of Dr. John D. Russ, for medical services; also of Dr. P. Bennett. Referred to Police, Wateb, and Prison Comniittee. By Ald. Cnoravs—.A remonstrance against the con- struction of a rewer in Water street, botwoen Depeys- ter and Maiden lane. Referred to Committee on Roads. Petition of the trustees of the Eastern Dispensary for an addition to their present accommodation. Upon which, Alderman Cnoitus presented the following reso lution, which was adopted :— Resolved, That the rooms a the public bailding_ in the roar of ‘oceupied Dy the Justices’ Court. be as- Superintendent of Stroets, and that the nsary be permitted to occupy the room now used by ndent of Streets, when vacated. 6.x market, recently signed for the use of the in ‘Adopted Petition of W. Miller and others, to have the old sloop called the Pilot removed from the slip between Charles and Perry streets, Referred to o committee on Wharves. By. Ald. Fitzcerarp—Petition of the inhabitduts of Rosevelt street, for the abatement of a nuisance at es ha of that street. Referred to Committee on rects. Fetition of Griffin Barker and others, for a sewer from Avenue D to East River, in Seventh street, Re- ferred to Committee on Roads and Canals. Sewer in Broadway —Ald. Stevens presented a peti- tion for a sewer in Broadway, between Waverley place and Lighth street. Referred to Committee on Roads at Canal Alder Canney presented a petition of Fire En- gine Co. No. 43, for accommodation to wash and dry hose. Referred to Committee on Fire Department. Damages for a Horse.—A petition from Anthony Partington and Wm. Green, for remuneration for damages sustained in consequence of their horse having been injured in falling into a sewer,on the night of the 24th of June last, in the 8th avenue. Referred to Committee on Streets, Sewer in Pearl Street.—Petition of Geo, Howland and others, for a sewer in Pearl street, from John to Botton street. Referred to Committee on Roads and anals. 4 little more Powder.—Bill of Henry Storms, for am- munition, &c. Referred to Committee on Finance. Resignation Alderman McDermott presented the resignation of J. L. Schieffelin, as trustee of common schools of the 8th ward. Accepted. Death on Dogs.—Alderman Hatfield presented a reso- lution that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized from time to time,and for such time as he may think pro- per, and under such egulations ‘as he may prescribe, to pe or cause to be paid to persons who shall be re- gularly appointed to kill and destroy dogs, a sum not to exceed fifty cents for each dog found running loose or at large in the city below 80th street, without being be killed or destroy- ed by them, Adopted. Communications. —A communication from the Board of Education, with resolutions, in favor of the sum of $10,500, being deposited to the credit of the Board of Education, to pay the price of lots Nos. 53, 55 and 57 Marion street; also, the sum of $100 to de- fray expenses of purchase, &c. Adopted. Acommunication from his honor the Mayor, ac- Land Office, in relation tothe State Arsenal, in the city of New York—accepting the terms offered some time previous, by the Mayor and Aldermen &c., in the matter of re-leasing tothe corporation of New York. Referred to Committee on Finance. Communication, from the Mayor, with an invitation from the Ist di 4th July. Accep Small Pox Hospital.—Communication from Dr. Kelly, ferred to Committse Island, Washington Market.—Weport of the Finance Com- New York State Militia, on the ket. Adopted. Report of Finance Committee, in favor of granting land under water at the Timber Basin, with resolut#bn to grant the same, Adopted. W& Report of the Committee on Police, Watch and Pri- son in favor of a concurrence with the Board of As- sistants as to removal of obstructions in Catherine, | Chatham, and Division streets. Concurred in. Report of the Committce on Ordinance recommend- ing aconcurrence in the report of the Board of sistants in favor of revising city ordinances, and em- ployiug Theo. E. Tomlinson to revise and collate the same. Coneurred in, Report of the Committee on Streets, with resolution and ordinance, to regulate, grade and set curb and Adopted, Also, to regulate, grade, and set curb and gutter stones in 26th street, from East river to 2d avenue. Adopted. Report of the minority committee on cleaning up lots in 11th and 12th streets, and avenues B and G,' Laid on the table. Report of the Alderman of the Ist ward on the peti- tion of Francis Hall & Co, for permiesion to erect a boat shed at Whitehall. Adopted. New Piers.—Communication from the Comptroller in relation to the expenses of building piers at the foot of Broome street. Referred to the Committee on Fi- nance. Petition for Damages.—Alderman Adams presented a petition from Jolin Fort, for damages incurred from the sewer in West Broadway, Referred to the Com- mittee on Roads and Canals, Corporation Printing —Report of the Finance Com- mittee, in favor of designating two papers to publish the preceedings and notices of the Corporation.— Adopted on the ayes and noes, whereupon Alderman Mayan presented the following resolution, which was adopted: d, That tho Commercial Advertiser and the Bvening and they are hereby designated as the two Corporation papers, for publishing the proceedings, ec., a¥ mentioned in the foregoing ordinance, vippointment of ‘Trustee—Theodore Frost was ap- pointed trustee of the 8th ward common schools, in the place of John L, Schieffelin, resigned, Adopted. Picture Frames.—Resolved, thatthe sum of $60 be appropriated for the payment of two portrait frames, | for the portraits of the late Chancellor Kent, and ex- Mayor Brady, and that the Comptrolier be authorised to draw his warrant for that amount. Adopted. | Regolution in fayor of lighting the court rooms and | passages of the City Hall with gas, Referred to Com- mittee on Lamps and Gas, Garbage Boxes—A resolution was presented by Ald. Harrirp, that all owners or tenauts of any buildings below 40th street, shall provide suitable barrels or tubs, of sufficient size to contain all the rubbish, coal ashes | und garbage that may accumulate from day to day, and placed on the sidewalk, to be carried off by the re- gular cart provided for that purpose, and in neglect of such regulation, they shall be lable to @ fine of $1 for each offence, Referred to Committee on Cleaning Streets. A recess of forty-five minutes was then taken, and on meeting again, Document No. 2was then taken up, as amended by the Boardof Assistants, being the strevt cleaning or- dinance by;contract. Adopted. Increase of Salary.—Report of a joint committeo on Fise Department, in favor of increasing the salary of the Chief Engineer to $2,000 per annum, which was adopted unanimously, Wing to the City Hail.—Ald. Maywanp moved to take up Section No. 3, for the building of an additional wing to the City Hall, and to apply to the Legislature for the sum of $250,000 for that parpose. ‘The resolu- tion was lost. Appointment of a Comptrolier.—Resolved that Tall- man J, Waters be appointed Comptrolier of the city and county of New Tork, in place of John Ewing, re- ‘The board then adjourned until Monday evening. Boanp or Assistant Aupenmen.—July 3d—Wilson Small, Esq., President in the chair. Rutherford Place.— Petition of sundry property owners, to have a sewer built in Rutherford place; also, to have Rutherford place and 16th street, east of ‘Third avenue, regulated, and curb and gutter stones set therein, Referred Seventeenth Street.—Petition of residents in 17th street, to have the middle of said street raised, from | 10th zvenue to the North river. Justice Lothrop.—Report of Finance Committeo, ad- verso to refunding to Justice Lothrop amount of conneel fees incurred by him in sustaining the legality of his election. Adopted. Tenth Avenue.—Report in favor of granting privi- lege of extending 10th avenue from 174th to 189th st., at the expense of the ewners of the property through which the line of the avenue passes. Adopted. f Engincer.—¥ of increasing the wlary of CV. ngincer, to $2000 per annum. Adop' Filling Sunken Lots. Ordinance in faver of causin, sunken lots between 10th and 11th avenues and 36t} and 27th streets to be filled, Adopted. Fencing Vacant Lots,-Ordinance in favor of fencing vacant lots on the south side of 20th street, between Sdand 4th avenues, Referred Cross-watk,—Report in favor of placing a cross-walk Chatham street, Referred. North Duteh Church.—Report from the Board of Al- Germen, in favor of permitting the iron rails and tree: in front of thie chureh to remain for the present. Re- ferred. Eighth Avenue.—Report in favor of paving the 8th avenue, betweon 24th and 63d streets. Referred. Fourth vivenue-Report and resolution from the Board of Aldermen; in favor of regulating 4th avenue, setting curb and guiter stones; alo, Sigg sidewalks therein, between 28th and 38th streets, Referred. Pier at Hurlem.—Report and resolution in favor of building » pier at the foot of 120th street, Harlom, at a cost not exceeding $6000. Referred. Sewer in 20th street,—Report and resolution in favor of constructing a sewer in 20th street, from Broadway to the Sth avenue, Referred Sewer in Liberty street. —Report and resolution in fa- vor of constructing a sewer in Liberty street, rom Nas- Coneurred in. hth Ward Schools.-Resignation of John L. effelin, a8 trustee of sehools in the 8th ward. Ac- Sel | cepted. Revolution in favor of appointing Theodore Frost, trustee of the 8th ward common rehools, in the place of John L, Sebieffelin, resigned. Coneurred in. ther Appropriation.—-Report and resolution in favor of appropriating $20,000 on account of alms house department, Coneurred in. War ogainst Dogs—Resolution adopted by the Board of Aldermen, in favor of authorizing the Mayor to ap- joint persons to kill dogs, and pay a reward of 50 cents for ee dog that may be destroyed by them, Conour- red in, vor of making arrangements to give the troops about returning from Mexico, a suitable reception ‘The Board then adjourned until Monday evening next. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowery Tuxatre.—The spirited little piece of “Per- fection,” with Miss Taylor as the enchanting Kate O’Brien, the lady who, with true Milesian wit, convinc- ed the seeker after perfection that he had found it,and the amusing farce of “The Loan of a Lover,” with Miss Taylor as Gertrude, served last evening to kee) the large audience at the Bowery in the lat ng until the production of the famous drama of the“ Wiz- ard of the Wave,” with all its nautical scenery and various startling incidents. This piece was pared, a season or two ago, for a great number of nights in suc- cessiog, and was triumphantly successful. The cast is now altered, of course, Mr. Marshall taking the part which Mr. Scott then played, and the rapidity of the changes and the illusion kept up is really wonderful. Such a piece is sure to have a good run. tacking ox {he vessels, the sea scenery, and all the machinery requirea :2 carry out the novel and startling effects, are probabl: ‘as mg see ery as at ony, other audience was quite numer- theatre tn'the world, ~ holiday last evening by commenced the.2 it to the Bowery, and the Co tenia a better selection. xpect, to-day, the ucuse wil crammed full twice over, for there will be twe periv™~ ances, vis : at half-past one in the afternoon, and tl usual hour in the evening. Both the bills are attractive ones, comprising various pieces of interest ; they will be found enumerated in our list of amusements.” We expect the theatre will be crammed, as it always has and always will be the favorite yoptlar theatre of New ork. Nipio’s, Aston Piace, Broapway.—This magnifi- cent place of amusement continues to draw full houses towitness the beautiful groupings and passes of the Viennoige children; as, also, the other parts of the entertainment, which were received with acclamation, as their performances always are. For this afternoon and to night, rare attractions are offered at this house. The dansueses will appear in the grand divertisement, during 1 ernoon performance, among which will be one consisting of ton dances. The laughable piece of ‘John Jones”’ will also be peetcemed, and the Bel-. ian Giant will stand up in the power of his tht. e evening entertainment will be rich and ied. ‘The Viennoises will make their last appearance on this continent, and it would be well for them who have not seen them, to embrace the last opportunity. very one who has seen them has exprossed delight, and he who allows the last opportunity to escape unembraced, cannot conceive of the pleasure he has lost. Go an see them. ‘The Belgian Giant, Mons. Bibin, also, makes his last appearance to-night. He is a wonderful specimen of humanity, and worth sceing. This place, under the management of Mr. Niblo, has become quite popular, and deservedly so, for no pains or expense are spared in catering for physical as well as mental func- tions, Itisa delightful place, and the first visit is sure to be followed by a second. Broapway TueatRe.—The performances last night at this splendid theatre were highly interesting, and admirably executed by the talented company. Mr. Lester particularly distinguished himself, In fact, since the fair and anonymous lady critic of the Herald took him under her patronage, he seems to have taken a higher flight, and to have mounted several degrees higher in his profession, as well also, in public estima- tion, This evening, however, it is proposed on the reat occasion of our National Anniversary, to eclipse n brilliancy of attraction all that has hitherto been most dazzling and brilliant on the theatrical horizon. ‘The holiday folks of all kinds may be sure of enter- tainments such as will cause them never to forget the 4th of July of 1848, Cnatuim Turatre.—Barney Williams goes on fine- ly at this neat house, We must say that in the genuine Pat, such as we see every day stepping ashore from the ould counthry, he is inimitable. Williams has such a good natured phiz, such an expressive pair of eyes, and such a fund of vivacity and spirits, that it seems, and we suspect it is, a labor of love to him to enact Pad ly in his glory. To our mind he is more happy in such charac- ters as Miles the Post Boy, Paddy O’Rafferty, Teddy the Tiler, &e., than he is as Sir Patrick O'Plenipo, or that class of Irish characters. Mose shone out ina new character, at least new at the Chatham, for he ap- peared in the “Glance at New York.’ We have fre- tl uently noticed the excellence of his performance of is class of character, and haye only to add that we hope next season to see him appear in many more local ieces. that have more story to them than those Litherto produced. ‘There is a great fund for the dramatist in every day life as it is, in the large cities of the Union; and many characters, if transferred to the stage, would be found to be immensely popular and attractive, we are certain. ‘The Chatham will not be be- hind the other theatres in its attractions this day, for they have got up two first rate bills for the entertain- ment of the holiday folks. ‘The performances will take lace at half past two in the afternoon, and the usual four in the ‘evening. Mr. Chanfrau’ will appear on both occasions, as will, likewise, Miss Mestayer, who, by the by, was most favorably recvived last evening, as Lize. Though absent some time from New York, she is still an immense favorite. We refer to our list of amusements for particulars. Castix Gaxpes.—After therainy morning we had yesterday, the weather cleared up fine and bright, and. great numbers ofour citizens availed themselves of the attractions at Castle Garden, and were well repaid for their effort. The farees and the concert of the Hauser Family went off well, and gave the usual satisfaction. ‘Today will be a grand day at Castle Garden; it has al- ways been a favorite place of resort, whenever any ho- liday times are going on; and French and Heiser know 80 well how to get up these gala entertainments, that we have no doubt they will be equally well patronized during this day and evening. They have made most extensive preparations, and two grand performances will take place. rom sunrise the garden will bo open to Yisiters | During the morning the admittance will be one shilling; and those taking advantage of this beau- tiful place will have a fine view of the bay, the nume- | rous steambouts starting on their excursions, the sa- lute from Governor's Island, the mustering and review- ing of the troops on. the Battery, and all the stirring incidents with which the lower part of the city abounds onthis day. The afternoon performance will com- mence at 2g, P. M., and will consist of tight wire dancing by ® celebrated Mexican artist, a concert by the Hauser Family, and a most amusing pantomime. The evening performance will consist of tightwire danc- ing, three farcee, a national allegory, and a magnificent display of fire works on board a yessel, which will be moored in the rear of the Garden. Heiser haye not made arrangements to only celebrate the Fourth, we do not know who has. In addition to ail this the delightfal refreshments, &c., to be obtained there, make it altogether the place for enjoyment to- day. ‘Tapennacur—SteveRManxiscne.—This harmonious band gave another concert last evening, which was well attended, and the audience seemed delighted in hearing their bewitching strains. ‘The entertainments commenced with the Hungarian March,” which was beautifully executed, as was also the overture to“ Fra Diavolo.”” ‘The “Pilgrims of the Rhine,” waltz, by Strauss, whose music ig always pleasing, ‘was reecived with repeated ehecrs, The duetto from’ “ Linda,” by Donizetti, was alto performed in a maste:ly manner.— The Viennoise Quuariiles, by Strauss, as also the Eisele and Beisile Polka, were lively and inspiriting, and the grand pot pourri, called “ The Gathering of Flowers,” was a splendid combination of the most beautiful mu- sical gems, ‘The overture to“ Freischutz,” by Weber, and a waltz, the “Rays of Hope,” were brilliantly exe- cuted. This evening, a very rich programme will be presented, and, among the various pieces, are included the delightful Styrian national dances, ealled “Sounds from Home,” which have, on a former occasion been received with enthusiastic cheers, as also “Tho Night's Review,” tableau of harmony, and other inspiring melodies, for which this band are so celebrated. No | doubt all the lovers of genuine music will crowd the Tabernacle this evening, Cunrsty’s Mixstres.—These harmonious darkies have burnished up thelr faces, stiffened their shirt col- lars, and ground out a most extensive series ofjokes and fine songs to eclebrate the day of independence ; thus showing them to be a most patriotic set of darkies, ‘They will give two performances, viz., at 8 and 8, P. M., and we strongly recommend our country friends who may visit us to-day to attend one, if not both of them, because the minstrels are so popular here that we see no chance of their ever getting away to give people in other parts a chance to hear them, They have se- lected their programme with the greatest care, and none but their very best songs figure in it. Their dances, too, they Will go through with, and really though’ put’ down in the bill as burlesque, they arc most graceful exhibitions. We have no doubt they ‘will have crowded housos to-day. Banvarn’s Panonama.—This great work will doubtless be visited by thousands to-morrow, nt least it ought to bo, for there can be no more appropriate way of spending part of the glorious anniversary of our independence than by gazing on this admirable representation of guch an Interesting portion of our glorious land. Every arrangement has been made by the proprietor to accommodate the numerous visitors he expects, and three exhibitions will be given in the course of the day—one in the morning, another at 3, P.M., and another at 8 o'clock in the evening. Tue Americas Muskum will bo thronged to-day by those who desire a quiet view of the great. procession— as well as those who would enjoy a sight of that mon- ster serpent and his wonderful nest of eggs. See ad- vertisement, Botte: these o den. ap Anpits.—-On Wednesday ovening ‘ated artiste will again appear at Castle Gar- ‘Two such tag it performers, as these artists are by all who have had the pleasure of re more than sufficient inducement to all our music-loving citizens to visit that agreeable Jace of amusement on the evening we have named.— They illustrate the great perfection which the science of music has reached, and will astgnish and delight all who will have the great pleasure oP hearing them. Barney Wittiams, the celebrated Irish comedian, takes his benefit on Thursday evening next, when @ if ed for t w bill of uncommon novelty will be presen! ib amusement of his friends and patrons, drama, “ Treland as It Is,” and the famous local piece of New York as It Is,” followed by the “ Bashfal Irishman.” Mr. and Miss Nickinson and Miss Mestayer, have yo- lunteered on the occasion, Mr. W. is agreat favorite, and no doubt will have a bumper, as he well deserves. Signora Ciocea and Mr. G. W. Smith, are performing to crowded houses at Albany. ‘Tue Sreamen Unrren States, hence the 10th ult., was spoken again on the 15th, at 1 P.M., in lat. 45 06, lon. 48 10. * | If French and | | | street, was struck by lightning. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, The Presidency and General Taylor, Baxtivore, July 3, 1848. The following was read by the Hon. Baylie Pey= ton to the Taylor Ratification Meeting at New Or- leans. We are authorised by General Taylor to say, that the course of the Louisiana delegation in the whig conven- tion, yd assembled at Philadelphia, meets with his entire, full and unequivocal approbation ; that he not only never doubted, but never intimated a doubt, that. his honor and reputation were safe in their hands, BAYLIE PEYTON, LOGAN HUNTER, A. BULLETT, The Monument Jubitce, &e. Wasnineron, July 8, 1848. Many military and fire companies have arrived, the latter with their splendid apparatus. Several other companies are coming, and people are pour- ing in from every direction. * x y e democratic massmeeting is progressing with rockets, salutes, &c., displaying great patriotic enthusiasm. Barbarous Murders. = ama nica july 3, 1848, Mr. Noah Smitn 22 18 Wiley es Overeeuaery ears of age, were murderea a, . *tersburg, Resmee. laer county, on Saturday night last. 2.cY YS about a mile and a half east of the village, on the. Williamstown road. Mrs. Smith was a sister of the father of Gideon Reynolds, a member of Con- gress. It is said that to obtain some $1,500, (most of which was in silyer,) is supposed to have been the cavse of the villins committing the murder. NY traces of the murderers have yet beendiscover- ed. THIRTIETH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasmixaron, July 3, 1848, The Senate convened at 11 o’clock, and was called to- order by the President pro tem. A number of memorials and petitions were presented, received and referred. A NEW SENATOR, Mr. Uxprnwoop, of Kentucky, presented the eredem= tials of his newly appointed colleague, Mr. Metcalf, who went forward, was duly qualified, and took his seat. THE ADJOURNMENT. After the transaction of some unimportant business, the Senate resumed the consideration of the joint re- solution from the House, in favor of fixing on'the 17th inst., as the period for the adjournment of Congress, Poritres, Mr. Mancum, of North Carolina, resumed the speech: which he hud previously commenced. He said that he should be able to demonstrate that Gen, Cass stands no where on the subject of the Wilmot proviso, and that he has evaded the only real issue on this question. He had left the public wholly in the dark. Mr. M. then went on to make quotations trom Gen. Cass’s speeches, letters and other decuments, to sustata this position. He was here interrupted. and on leave, interrogated by Mr. Hannegan and Mr. Foote. Mr. Manaum replied, and then proceeded {to speake for upwards of two hours, and stated that two different sets of opinions had been produced by the democrats— one for circulation at the South, and the other at the North. When ho had concluded. Mr. Hanxecan obtained the floor, and made a brief and eloquent reply. He defended Gen, Cass, and ex- plained the charges preferred against him, and showed that the apparent discrepancy of his opinions, made both before und after his nomination, were reconetl- able. ‘When Mr. Hannegan sat down, Mr. Revenpy Jouxson obtained the floor, and pro- duced the third edition of tho Life of Gen, Cass, Mr. Hanneoan rejoined, and expressed surprise at the disclosure made by the Senator from Maryland, and disclaimed for every democratic member in the House any particpation in the transaction, Mr. Foor, of Mississippi, followed at length in de- fence of Gen. Cass, and in reply to the attack made upon him, his opinions and principles. When he had set down. Mr. Nites, of Connecticut, said this was very mugh like a ratification meeting, with great de to be sure, There were no groans and no h the speakers had been yery success{ul in assisting op- one nts andin damaging their own candidates; at Frast none had been very successful in de fending their respective nominces. ‘He supposed the next thing would be a reyolution ratifying both nominations, Without taking any question, the Senate adjourned | till Wednes:iay, the 5th of July. House of Representatives. The House assembled at 11 o'clock. The Speaker took his seat and called to order. ‘The journal was then read and approved, After the transaction of some routine business, Mr. Bunt, of South Carclinay moved that the Com- mittee of the Whole be discharged from the further consideration of the bill in favor of increasing the effl- ciency of the army regiments, and providing for disa- bled officers, &e., which was casricd, and the bill laid on the Speaker's table. OF THE REVOLUTION TO VER= Mont. DELIVERY OF TROPIIE Mr. Coutamen, of Vermont, introduced a joint reso- lution in favor of delivering two cannon at the Wash- ington Arsenal, to the State of Vermont, whose people captured them in the revolutionary war. The resolu- tion was adopted. CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION ILL. Mr. Vintox, of Ohio, moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn over till Wednesday, the 5th inst. He also moved that the Houso resolve itself into a committeee of the whole on the state of the Union, which was agreed to, Mr. Root. of Ohio, being called to the chair, when the Civil and Diplomatic Appropria- tion Bill was taken up. Mr. Fuounxey, of Virginia, being entitled to the floor, resumed a speech which he hal commenced om Saturday, and concluded. When he had sat down, he was followed by Mr. Woodward, of South Carolina. im a constitutional argument aguinst the Wilmot proviso. ‘When he had sat down, Mr. Preston, of Virgiuia, obtained the floor, and re- plied to Mr. Bayly’s speeches on territorial rights, and warmly advocated General Taylor's election. POST OFFICE nILt. On motion, the bill was laid aside and the Post Ofc bill was taken up, when the Senate's amendment re- specting the mail to Havana was discussed, and then, on motion, the bill was laid aside and the committee Tose and reported progress, Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, moved to take up the reso- lution calling for all the pay received hy General Cass for all his services. ‘The motion was objected to; when, on motion, the Houre adjourned over to Wednesday, the 5th instant. Markets. Axvayr, July 3, 1848.—Receipts by canal since Satur- day :—Flour, 3,600 barrels; wheat, 2,700 bushels; corn, 7,100 do, Wheat—A lot of 6,800 bushels Genesee was on the market, for which $1 90 was asked. Corn— Sales of 2,000 bushels high mixed at 4Sc. Oats—1,500 bushels sold at 42c, Other articles wore without any material change, and but little doing. City Inteligence. Tur Weatnen.— Yesterday presented a series of raim and sunshine, cloud andstorm. ‘t an early hourin. the morning the rain began to fall. and poured in tor- rents, until about two o'clock in the afternoon, with very little intermission. The clouds then disperzed, and for reveral hours the nir was most «delightf 1, am gave promise of fine weather; but towards evening the sky again became overcast, and threatened a continu- ation of stormy weather. Ata late hour it again be~ came clear, and again cloudy, so that it was impossible to conjecture what the state of the weather to-day might be. Map Doas.—A dog supposed to be mad, was killed in East Broadway on Sunday aiternoon. Another wag killed yesterday, in the engine house of the Harlem Railroad Company, at the corner of Fourth avenue and Thirty-second treet, Axorner House Struck ny Licntyiy: storm of Saturday afternoon, the house —During the >. 44 Barclay The fluid descended the rear chimney, scattering the bricks and dirt through the rooms of every story to the back parlor, and crossing to the back door, passed off without doing damage, other than frightening the inmates by the sulphurié smoke with which the house was filled. The family had, but a short time before, ratired from the tea-table, several of them having sat precisely ina line where the fluid passed, Covumers Courece.—The concluding oxemination ofthe students of this college commenced yesterday morning, in the College chapel, before Professors Me= Vickar and Renwick, preparatory to the annaal cot mencement of the college, which is to ti jace in tl Rey. Dr. Schroeder's church, in Eighth fiseet, on the 26th instant. The examination of the senior class of students, on subjects of political economy, as regards the agricultural and mannfacturing aystoms, interest, usury, &e., evidences of Christianity, embracing mira- cles, revelations, &o. were ofa truly interesting cha- racter; and in which the students acquitted themselves in a vory creditable manner. Fine.--A fire broke out about 5 o'clock yesterday mor= ning, in # framed house at the cor: of 18th street and 7th avenue, which was put ont with trifling damage Reseven vrom Drowsive.—A man named James MCabe fell into the East River, at tho foot of Mth streot, about 12 o’elock on Sunday night, but was ro cued from drowning by a man who was standing noat by at the time. . Movements or Tnavetiens,—A casual oxcursion through the principal hotels, yesterday evening, afford- ed usan opportunity of ostimating the comparative quantity of arrivals, with tho corresponding period of last year, and the deficiency, which may be attributed to a variety of oauses— variability of season, local elec tioneering arrangoments, and porbaps a limited supply of the “ material,” is self-evident on the records of the respective registries, As many families postpone their annual excursions until after the anniversary, it is to be hoped that with the admirable and unequalled ar- rangements of the prominent hotels, for genoral ac- commodation, a re-action will take place that will satisfy the travelling community, that this city can- not be surpassed in those comforts that are indispon- tablo to its visitors, for pleasure or business, Wo found at the Astor, be ig others, Col. Dix, U, §. A Ger oe ee family, Boston; J. Doneganni, Mor treal; E, H. Stanley, London; Licut. Rains, U. 8. A. At the it. Tyler, U. S$. A.; J, Rutlege, U. 8S. Nav, ryan, do.; Capt. Allen, U.S, Army; iajor ‘terbide, Mexican Army; Capt Swat: ht, do, At the Howard, Mr. J and Mrs