The New York Herald Newspaper, August 2, 1848, Page 2

K HERALD. NEW YOR South-West Corner of Fulton JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE WORLD, DAILY HERALD— Three editions Sc) bY rion tents Yad a MORNING EDYTION “ts distr Bis haere reniget theirst BVESING EDITION can be hed ‘acwsboye al THON at's detach” 1 eclock; the second EVENING EDF at3 a 2 BEKLY HERALD—Bvery Saturday. for circulation on Ly 54 yah conte per copy, ‘$3 124 per anaum Jor European circulation; subscrip- ‘annum, te include the postage. The Buropean edt Bon seul be in the French and Engtish languages, ALL EDITIONS to contain news received to the moment of Eb ERTISEMENTS (renewed every morning, andto be pub Mehed in the morning and evening editions,) at reasonable prices; 10 be written ana plain, legible manner; the proprictor errors in manuse rine a rapt. Kinds executed beautifully and with de- agate Oaee, cnet Ay the nse, beoetlfnlty f Pulton and /& streets. Ss il, ubseriptions, or with adver- SEED te mnst pull of the postage Yell be deducted from the tig SPONDENCE, containing importe one, soli From any quarter of the world; if used will eal heantsh for noettion set te ‘authenticated bg the name addr. nat sssarily for publication, but Se eee to eM ood faith. "We eatinot Yeturn réjected ALL PAYMENTS to be made in advance, ‘AMUSEMEN 1S EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.—Gn. Bias—Is He Jeavove —Janer Lins, NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE.—Ro» Rov—Mvusicat MeLance ANGEL oF THE ATTic. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Lvcy pip Suam- | Amove—Omsinvs, CASTLE GARDEN, Battery.—Carrais or THe Warex— Hear Cuive's Daxcine—Post or Honor, PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Houston.—Banvarn'’s Paworama or rue MiesouRr AND Mississirr1 RIveRs. MECHANICS HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cunisrv’s Manernxis—Ermi0rias SINGINCLDANCING, Bes MINERVA ROOMS, Broadway.—Panonama OF GeneRAL ‘Payion's Mexican Camraicn. PANORAMA ROOM. corner Broadway and Walker street— Bawnincron's Diokamas oF THE CREATION OF THE WORLD arp DEivcr. New York, Wednesday, Angust 2, 1848. ¢ Herald. enced at Sminutes past 1 o'clock, and finished at 25 minutes Defore 2 o'clock; the second at 3’ o'clock, and finished at 15 minutes past 3 0 clock. The Buffalo Free Soll Convention, This original body of politicians meet at Buffalo next Wednesday. According to all appearances, it will be a vast assemblage, composed of all kinds of discontented politicians, ready for rebellion, revo- htion, change, and every thing else. This assem- blage originated 1n Ohio, principally among whig politicians, favorable to Judge McLean and Mr. Clay. It was taken up warmly in several of the New England States, and has been subsequently concurred in by the barnburners and Van Buren men of New York, who intend to send delegates there. At this moment, the number of meetings and conventions holding all over the New England States, in favor of the free soil movement, and for the purpose of sending delegates to this conven- tion, is very numerous, indeed. Probably many theusand delegates and amateurs will be in Buf- falo next week. What is to be the complexion of this conven- tion? What will they do? What is their purpose ? | This is more difficult to tell. In this State, the barnburners intend to make a violent effort in fa- vor of the nomination of Ex-President Van Buren, of Kinderhook. We have every reason tobelieve, however, that the original contrivers of that con- vention in Ohio, and the first concurrers in it from New England; will be more favorable to some other candidate, and that candidate, probably, will be Judge McLean, of Ohio. There may be a few of the delegates kindly disposed towards Mr. Clay; but we think, according to all appearances, that Judge McLean will stand highest on the list, when the convention meets properly at Buffalo. Indeed, | he would be the most popular, and most decided candidate. His nomination would sorely disappoint Mr. Van Buren and his particular clique in New York; but all the deficiences ensuing from such a movement in this State, would be easily made up in other States, on this side of Mason and Dixon’s line. It would be a very curious result to see Mr. Van Buren again thrown overboard, and the same poisoned chalice which the Baltimore Convention commended to his lips, returned to the same lips next week. The political character, principles, and honesty, of Mr. Van Buren, favor such deserts, such @ consummation. Tue Constitution or rue New Frencu Re- PuBLic.—The people and the press of France are discussing the form of the new government for that republic; and, according to all appearances, there isa very strong party in favor of a govern- ment similar to ours. The French statesmen and philosophers, who are endeavoring to obtain some form of government based on the peculiar charac- ter and capacity of the French people, prefer a sin- gle assembly, with some sort of an executive of similar simplicity in character; and we are rather disposed to concur in opinion with them than with those who would wish a form exactly like ours, which would be inadequate for such a people and race as those of France. The situations of the re- publics of France and the United States are alto- gether different. The people of this country are different. The French republic is surround- ed by monarchies, watchful, jealous, fretful, in- triguing, and endeavoring to stir up continually, all the elements that might tend to prevent any well regulated republican goverament from eveT being peaceably formed in France. Again, the French people are entirely different in their na- ture, passions, and feelings, from the Americans. The French are a quick, lively, and energetic peo- ple. A republican government to suit such a peo- | ple, must possess some of the same characteristics. It must be quick, energetic, intelligent, and easily changed when necessary. From the wide cireu- lation of newepapers in Paris and throughout the provinces—for there are probably five hundred journals now established in France—all public measures can be discussed, and amply discussed, before even they go through the first form ina single assembly ‘The press in modern umes is part of the government in every republic; and no more forcible instance of this may be cited than that of the recent compromise bill, which was passed by the Senate of the United States, but which was negatived by the leading journals in this part of the country, and their positions and ar- guments concurred in by the House of Represen- tatives. Intact, on that measure the journals of the day were in advance of the politicians at Washington, as they generally are in almost all ether subjects, With these views, therefore, we are deliberately of opinion that a single assemblage would be a better form of government for the French republic than a more complicated machine, composed of two difierent bodies, elected in different weys One important point in such a form of government would be annual elections, even for the legisla- tive, as well as the executive departments. he Freneh people could not wait two years, much less jour, to reverse the public conduct of their repre- sentatives. Hence the necessity of making their terms of office very brief. insurrections and at | tempts to put down the government by force would | disappear, if the masses of the people were sat- isfied that at the end of six or twelve months they | could goto the ballot box and put out the men who have disappointed them, without fighting or re- sorting to barricades to effect a change. Tne Covnrs.—The isthe only one, at present, in session. The August term commenced on Monday ; after the tranaac- tion of some routine business, it was adjourned to yesterday, when it was organised and adjourn- The other courts are all closed. The Supe- rior Court will organise on Monday next, deliver some opinions, and adjourn, it is understood, te the let of September. United States District Court | received, from an important financial quarter, the following billet dowx, demanding an arrearage of ten dollars on the stock of the Hudson River Rail- road Co. Orrice oy tue Hupson Riven Rartnoan mi 54 Wall Street. New Yoax, July, 1848, —The 6th instalment of ten dollars per share on ubéeription to the stoek of this company, is now péeyable. Will you please eall at the of- the same? J, M, HOPKINS, Tr, Respectfully yours, J. G, Benvett, Esq., Herald Office, There must be some mistake in this note. To | the best of a sound recollection, we do not think we ever subscribed to the stock of any company, railroad, banking, or landed, with the exception | of a certain amount of shares im the Boston and New York Telegraph Company, of which we have never heard anything satisfactory, from the day of the subseription to the present time. It seems, by this letter from Mr. Hopkins, that five instal- ments have been paid in the name of J. G. Ben- nett. We should like to know if he has got the money. It certainly never was paid by us. Asa general principle, we have no faith, no confidence in the management of any of our railroads, bank- ing, or other speculating companies. Once on a time, some years ago, when the people were pray- ing m church, one of the Wall street speculators requested us to take ten thousand dollars worth of stock, in a certain operation. We replied in the negative. “If I had,” said we, “ten thousand dollars more than I knew whatto do with, I would take it out to the middle of the Hudson River, tie itupin a bag, and sink it to the bottem of the stream; for in such case I would know where it was, even if I never should fish it up again; but if I were to invest itin any of the Wall street specu- lations, I never would know what become of it, after it left my possession.” Our companies, banking, landed, and all other kinds, are badly managed; imprudent and dishonest managers get into them, and destroy their usefulness, as well as the property of those who trust taem. Hence, the low standing of many of them. Jacon Barker 1n New Yorx.—We understand that Jacob Barker, formerly a distingmshed citi- zen in Wall street, a philosopher and a financier, in the days when philosophy and finance meant posi- tive quantities, has recently appeared in these north- ern latitudes, having just arrived from New Or- leans. To many of the speculators, saints and sin- ners in Wall street, the name of Jacob Barker may be more familar than his eventful history. Jacob Barker was a burning and a shining light in Wall street, during the period when Nathaniel Prime flourished there in his glory. In fact, Jaeob may be considered in some respects as the father or grandfather of the system which exists at the pre- sent day in that region. Jacob 1s anative of Nan- tucket, and came to New York when a boy—full of genius, enterprise, and industry. During his re- sidence in this city, he presented to the gaze of an admiring world the great versatility of his genius, and the multiform phases of his heterogeneous character. He was financier, philosopher, patriot, politician, and, in short, a general performer in the great drama of human life. Towards the close of his career in this quarter, he provoked a general confederacy of the rogues and the simple against himself; and by their efforts and intrigues he was surrounded, and partly crushed. In the explosion of the fire companies in New York, he was con- nected with Henry Eckford. But Jacob Barker was pitched upon by certain parties to be made their seape-goat ; and he was punished and perse- cuted without reason, and contrary to law. Some of these persecutors have been richly served and treated since, but some are yet living on the spoils of that day. Jacob Barker triumphed in the end, | left New York, went to New Orleans, and has al- ready been active in producing a second crop from the great resources of his intellect, enterprise, and a goed study to any dissector of human nature? Music, OPERA, AND OTHER Sturr.—There is very little doing in the departments of music and opera during the summer season. All the artistes are scattered about the different watering places in the country—sometimes giving a concert here and there, to pay expenses; but most frequently drink ing the waters, recovering their health, strength- ening their voices, and flirting away their time | by way of preparation for the approaching cam’ paign during the winter. Benedetti and Truffi have gone to Newport, to regale the bathers of the Ocean House, at that fashionable watering place. Strakosch, the youthful pianist, who 1s most re. markable in his line, has gone to Saratoga, where he will probably attract as large audiences, if the place be so crowded as it is represented, as any he drew together in this city. And the others are dispersed over the country, in quest of health or pleasure, or the no less necessary requirements for a life of enjoyment. We have the materials of several operatic troupes among us, but we hear very little of at- tempts being made to secure anything like a com- plete or perfect organization of even one good company during the ensuing winter. The project put forth by Mr. Fry, seems unsettled and incom- plete. He has got in his possession the music of some of the ope ras; but he has not got the ar. tistes—a thing as hard to accompash as catching chameleons. We have no doubt, according to appearances on the other side of the Atlantic, that there will be a large emigration of artistes of all kinds here during the next winter. With the exception of London alone, the theatres through- out Europe, and particularly in Pans, are utterly ruined. In London, nothing seems to take but the Italian Opera. The legitimate drama is near- ly gone ; and by the last accounts, that extraordi- nary man—at least in his own estimation—Mr. Macready, was about to take his leave of the Queen’s Court and nobility of England, to come over to the United States, and settle down here as simple Citizen Macready, 1n order to teach us and our actors how to play legitimate drama. So it is probable that, during the winter season, we shall have a good supply of the disciples of Apollo and Terpsichore, with some of the principal delinea- tors of the legitimate drama. General Tayon’s Lerrer.—The newspaper criticisms on General Taylor’s letter accepting the Whig nomination, are quite amusing and interesting. Some of the ultra-whig journals were at first in doubt whether it was a real letter or a forgery; others, at the other end ef the string, gulped it down at once, and pronounced ij one of the greatest letters ever written. Thurlow Weed, of Albany, who has some queer notions, and who has got himself into some uncomfortable positions, hardly knows what to say or think of the letter. Sometimes he damns it with faint praise, and then runs off into a ca- dence of twaddle and nonsense in the usual style of political writing. Thurlow begins to be un- comfortable, in consequence of the free sojl move- ment in this and other States. He is preparing to take off his jacket, and jump on the fence, to cool himself during the warm weather; and in the fall, when the people themselves begin to speak out in favor of Taylor, he will he ready to come down from the fence, put on his jacket again, and if there are any offices to divide after General Tay- lor’s election, he will be the firet on such an occasion. Tne Strawens.—The Hermann is in her 13th day, and the America in her 1th. According to recent passages, it is time they were here. Tuk Sovrmerner arrived yesterday morning, as usual, many hours ahead of the mail. We have Charleston papers as late as Saturday afternoon. Prexanevco.—Accounts from Pernambuco to the 2d July, etate that a revolution had broken out there, which was suppressed, with the loss of twelve of the government troops. industry. Jacob 18 truly a remarkable man; and | Norrn Canora Exection.—The election North Carolina is to take place to-day, August 3. The officers to be elected are the Governor and members of the State Legislature, which Legisla- ture will have to choose a U.S. Senator, to suc- ceed’ the Hon. Geo. E. Badger (whig), whose term of office will expire with the present adminis- tration. The whig candidate for Governor 13 Charles Manly. The democratic candidate is David S Reid. The following will show the state of the popular vote cast for several elections past: A Whig voie.....5 45,96 Democratic vote .. 36,307 Whig majority........65 7,681 This will be the opening ball to the August elee~ tions, the results of which will be looked for with the greatest interest, as affording an index to the great elections in November. The States which are to lead off in the political field of 1818 are, after North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Indi- ana, Illinois, Missoun and Arkansas; Tennessee having no election for State officers this year. ‘Theatrieal and Musical, Bowsny Turatne.—The performances last evening went off with much eclat. The bill was the same as the previous evening, viz: “Bamboosling,” “Gil Blas,” and “ Jenny Lind;” in the two latter pieces Miss Taylor appeared; and we need not say that her performances Were excellent, She makes a very hand- some Gil Blas; and we do not wonder that old Gil Perez is cogenerous with his ducats, inule, and even whip in fitting out such a charming nephew to go on his travels in search of fortune. The piece “Jenny Lind” is a very (laughable, musical extravaganza, we may term it, hitting off the mania which this cele- brated singer has produced to admiration. It would be better if we had had the veritable Jenny among us, but who knows but what some day or another, she may come in propria persona, ‘The theatre was filled in every part last evening, and we were glad to see it so; the manager does everything to make his house an agreeable resort for his fellow citizens, and the respect- able and intelligent assemblages there every evening show how well his efforts are appreciated, To-night “Gil Blas” and “ Jenny Lind ”” will be repeated, with the comedy of “ Is he Jealous.” Mr. Hall, Mrs. Phil- lip, Walcot. and Sutherland, will sustain the charac- ters in the comedy. With this bill we anticipate a full house. Ninio’s, Aston Piace—The highly attractive bill put forth for last evening, drew together a full house. The popular comedy of the “ West End, or the Irish Heiress,” by Boursicault, the author of “ London As- surance,” was presented by a highly talented cast, and the pertormance throu:hout elicited marked ap- plause. Mr. H. Placide, as Sir William Daventry, was an excellent personation, in which the high comic powers of this gitted comedian shone out with effect; and Mr. Chippendale, as Major Bellamy Fuss, kept | the house convulsed with laughter, by his inimitable drollery, quaint humor, and graphic portraiture of the character, which was frequently applauded, Mr. Daw- son’s Percy Ardent was equally well sustained. Lad: William Daventry, by Mrs. Maeder, was also an excel- lent personation, and Norah O’Connor, by Miss Rose ‘Telbin, displayed her naive and comic powers to much efiect. This excellent highly popular comedy could not have been presented by a more talented cast, and its reception all through was most enthusiastic. This evening, the opera of “ Rob Roy” will be present- ed for the benefit of Miss E. Brienti and Mr. Manvers, Several eminent artists are announced to appear on the occasion; and the house will, it is expected, be crowded to excess. This highly fashionable theatre will present on the occasion, an array of the many atrons and friends of the popular Miss E. Brienti and Or. Manvers. Bunton’s THEATRE, CHAMBERS stREET.—The laugh- able farce of the “Tipperary Legacy,” was repeated here last night. and was received with the same rap- turous applause as before. Mr. Brougham and Mr. John Dunn, acquitted themselves, in their respective parts, with their usual ability. This was followed by the new burlesque, entitled “Lucy did Sham Amour.” It went to our heart to see this splendid opera of Do- nizetti’s, treated in sucha way; but in the profane days in which our lot is cast—when everything, how- ever eacred by antiquity, heavenly ip conception, or serious in its nature, goes through Punch’s alembic, in | order to be made palatable to that taste for ridicule and fun which characterizes the present age—we sup- pose we must submit toa state of things which we have no power to control. Mr. Geo. Loder, who executed the dicarrangement of this opera, displayed considera- ble ability in its transformation, or rather deformation; and any one who ever saw “Lucia di Lammermoor,”’ would feel no difficulty in arsenting to the description in the bills of the new burlesque, that it was a “pecu- | liar version, done at the vernacular, with musical ag- gravations of the most eccentric character.” The variety of comical airs introduced, and the many happy and pungent allusions of a local nature, called forth several bursts of applause. Mr. John | Dunn sustained his part with great ability, as did also Mr. Meyer and Miss Sinclair, but Miss Chapman easily | bore off the palm. The versatality, truthfulness, and comicality with which this young lady went through the many shams of “Lucy” were fully appreciated by the loud laughter and prolonged applause of the au- | dience: the entertainments of the evening, by dancing one of Taglioni’s polkas, which they did to the delight of all who witnessed it, Castte Ganvex.—The very interesting drama of | “ Napoleon’s Old Guard’? was the first piece played at this theatre last night, and was well sustained througheut, particularly the parts of Haversac, by Mr. Nickinson, and Melanie, by Miss Nickinson. “ The Double-bedded Room” followed this piece, in which Holland, as Dulcimer Pipes, greatly amused the audi- ence; and the character of Mrs. Deputy Lomax was also well sustained by Mrs. Vernon. Mrs. and Miss Phillips were well received in the ballads they sang. This evening a veryjattractive bill is presented, the comedietta of “ The Captain of the Watch.” Herr Cline will appear on the corde elastique. The won- derful performances of this artist on the tight rope are well known to our citizens generally, and require very little eulogy. His daring feats, given with such grace and elegance, are always sure to receive the reiterated cheers of the audience. clude with the farce of “ The Post of Honor.” If the excellent company now playing at this cool and,com- will be muh csurprised, as not only excellent acting can be seen, but the purest air can be inhaled, and, consequently, health improved. Cunisty’s Minstre.s.—This evening will be posi- tively and truly the last one but three of the season of the performances of these remarkable geniuses, and the receipts are to be for the benefit of J. Raynor, the primo basso of the troupe, whose voice has been 80 much admired by all the visiters to these original con- certs; and not only his voice, but his acting, it may be posal has Sait a get epee in the — ances. They are all equally good singers and players each in their particular branch, and all deserve good benefits. So we trust that Raynor will have one, as he | has got up en admirable programme for the occasion. Barvann’s Dovnte Panonama.—Much as the orig- inal painting of the Mississippi has been admired, a extensive as the patronage of it has been, still, Bi vard is determined to goon henceforth with still great- er attractions, and re-opens his exhibition to- at Panorama Hall, with the addition of a panorama of the Missouri river also. No less than 2300 miles of coun- try, viz., from the mouth of the Yellow Stone, near the Rocky Mountains, to the city of New Orlea: to be seen, delineated with the utmost accuracy; and Banvard can Gas boast of Piewing the largest paint- ing of the largest rivers on the globe. This immense exhibition will remain open buta short time, and ought to be visited by every one. It will be exhibited twice to-day, viz., at 3 and 8P. M. Tue Panorama or Genera, Tavior’s Mexican Camraicn, at Minerva Rooms, is @ faithful transcript of Old Zack’s movements among the Mexicans.— Among the multitude of sketches, Bg, 5 ke. of the events of that celebrated campaign, this is the best, as it gives a continuous and fuithful representa- tion of every occurrence in it, from the landing at Corpus Christi to the last skirmish. It is indeedan illustrated history of the campaign. Tur Sacre Dronama, by Hanington, now exhibit- ing at the corner of Broadway and Walker street, is truly a fine piece of painting. The sublimity of the subject. viz: the creation of the world, has been pre- served, and the mechanical ingenuity and fine sce- nic effects displayed, entitle Mr. Han!ngton ,to much credit. Those who have the charge of youth, will find this a most delightful exhibition for their young cbarg: The Camrorit Minsraess are playing an engage- ment at the American Museum, and thele eiugitig £6, will no doubt add much to the entertainments at that place of amusement. They area most talented and original set of performers. Benxerit 10 tHe New Youk Votuntnrns,—We at- tended, yesterday, a reheareal of the vocalists and musicians who are to figure at the grand concert, at Castle Garden, on Thursday night. Oniy four of thore in the programme were present, namely :—Ma- dam Otto,and the Aute, fagotto, and first trampet peg oy! of the Steyermarkische musical band. rom the manner in which they executed the reapec- tive parts allotted to them, being rendered with great musical precision, we are convinced those who sympa- thise with the brave volunteers will receive a rleh compensation for their visit to the Garden on that evening. Madaia Otto sang two picces with great sweetness of tone, and brillianey of, execution. We are informed another rebearsal wiil take place on Thursday, at twelve o'clock, when Miss Northall,a great favorite, and the celebrated Madam A ta, will practise their parts. We are of opinion that this concert is hurried on too fapldly 5 but we hope the efforts of the benevolent artists, who have so generous- ly come forward to aid the brave, will meet with every success, Yankee Hill was to have given an entertainment at Detroit, on the 20th ult Marine Affairs, Lavnen or tHe New Wortn.—Tho tremendous steamer New World, will be launched this morning, at 10 o'clock, from the yard of W. H. Brown, foot of Tenth street, Nava.--The U, fngate Brandywine, the steam-frigate Alleghany, and the sloop-of-war St. Mary, were at Rio Janeiro, on the 16th of June. The latter would eail goon for the Pacific. Mr. Frederick and Miss Walters, concluded | The amusements will con- | fertable location do not draw large assemblages, we | in| Dhe Origin and Particulars of the Late | ficer who remained in the town, and attempted to op- Negro Insurrection Jn the Vanish West In- dia Islands. Ovr correspondént at St. Thomas, furnished us with a full, and evidently a faithful account of the recent tronbles among the slaves at St. Croox. ‘The letter confirms all the statements we have already published, comcern- ing the troubles, while it contradicts a paragraph whieh appeared in some of the papers, denying that any serious difficulty existed among the in- habitants of that place. 1¢ will be read with in- terest, Sr, Tuontas, July 13, 1848. ‘Thinking that the lute insurrection in our neighbor- ing islaud, St. Croix, among the slaves, would prove highly interesting to a number of people in the United States, | herewith transmit to you, for pubiication, account, with rome few remarks, which can be reli upon for accuracy, &e. “i On the morning of the 4th inst., we were all aston- ished by the intelligence that the slaves in St Croix Were in open insurrection; that they had been in pos- session of West End, where they had pulled down the police office, stripped the coat and epaulettes from the Judge, (Andreren,) and completely sacked the premi- 6e8 of @ merchant, Wm. Moore, whose loss is estimated ‘at $20,000 or $30,000. The insurgents sent for Govern- or General Von Scholton, who eame down to them about4 P.M ‘Vhey demanded their freedom, which was immediately granted by him through fear. when they left West End. On the first alarm, the militia as- sembled at Bass End, (East End.) and posted eannon at the outlets of the town. About 9 P. M., a very lai number of blacks were approaching the town, by the English Church entrance; they were warned oif re- peatedly, and several pistol shots were fired over their heads, but they still continued to advance. Lieut. Adam McCutchin, who was in command at the Eng- lish Church, fired a field piece among them, loaded with grape, which killed three or four, and wounded a number. This dispersed them at once, and they did not again make their ery pee that night. These were the ocourrences of the 3d inst. The vessel that brought the news over here. brought also the proclamation of the Governor General, dated 3d inst., proclaiming the siaves in the Danish West India Islands unconditionally free, which was posted up at the corners of the streets, at 3. P. M. on the 4th, here. Onthe 6th, an aid of the Governor General came over to ask assistance; the St. Croix militia be- ing nearly exhausted, from being under arms for forty- eight hours; the blacks were in possession of the coun- try, burning, plundering, and re and had made continual attempts to enter Bastin, but had al- ways been repulsed; that the terror of the inhabitants ‘was excessive, and most of the non-combatants, wo- men and children, had sought safety on board the vessels in port. Within one hour after the receipt of this news, fifty or sixty volunteers, of the whites and free colored, were on their way to St Croix; and the Governor here, requested of the agent of the Royal Steam Packet Company, a steamer, to bring up troops from St. John’s, Porto Rico, which was prompt- ly granted. The steamer arrived at St. Croix with 600 Spanish troops, that were immediately furnished by the Captain General of Porto Rico. Previous to thelr arrival, however, detachments of militia and re- co had gone into the country from Bassin and End, and captured many prisoners. It appears that a greater part of the blacks had ene, remained on the estates, and professed their willingness to go to work, if their masters would come out and make the were not opposed to ema It destroys all se- pares: for having once yielded to force, the communi- ty will be exposed to the same, when the blacks have any cause of complaint, whether imaginary or real. The Gov. General reprimanded Lieut. McCutchin for his conduct, which was noble, I think; and at last the government was actually and virtually taken from him, and placed in the hands of seven persons (a pro- visional government), composed of the highest officials in the island. They immediately proclaimed martial law, and marched the troops into the country, which resulted as above stated. The people are much ex- cited in St. Croix, and it is reported that the investi- gations now going on are tending to prove that the outbreak’was planned and countenanced by persons whoee duty was to maintain order, and not excite re- beilion; and some think even that the Gov. General himself is at the bottom of it, which is not unlikely, as he has a great grudge against the planters, and has been working their destruction for a longtime. A considerable number of the negroes have already been shot, who were the ringleaders, and more will share the same fate, A singular feature in this business is, that not a single white bas been injured. All this goes to prove that a very little firmness, in the first instance, would have put down the outbreak quietly, while, now, numbers of these poor deluded creatures must suffer the extreme penalty of the law. It must be maddening to those interested to reflect that the want of decision and nerve in one man should have ruined that beautiful island; for even should quiet be restored, which I doubt not will be the case, still the feeling of security is gone; and the always dif- ficult task of maintaining order among a newly manu- mitted people, will bej rendered doubly so by the cir- ge een under which these have obtained their liberty. Our Governor, Oxholm, was called over by the new provisional government, and placed at its head, and, as he is a man of sound, discreet judgment, prompt and energetic in action, he will, I trust, maintain order. Every precaution has been taken herein this Island, by doubling the night guard, and swearing in almost the previously free male inhabitants as special con- stables, fifty of whom nightly patrol the streets heavily armed ; Cas eT has remained quiet, nor dol appre- hend any disturbance, as the large majority of the whites and free colored (who have property) will put down at once any attempt at insurrection—the leaders treated with a shot, &c. Business is very dull; our warehouses are full of American goods, and no sales. Flour $6%{; meal $23; pork $11 and $9 ; beef $10 and $8 ; rice $4. The re- cent large failures in Porto Rico have diminished con- fidence very much with us, and have withdrawn all credits from that island. Exchange on U. S. 8 per cent, discount. Ww [From the Boston Traveller, July 31 } The following extracts from a number of letters received by a merchant of this city, from his cor- respondent at St. Thomas, will give a good idea of the recent insurrectionary movements in the Danish West India Islands :— St. Tuomas, July 7, 1848, Onthe 2d inst. the schooner Vigilant brought t! unfortunate news that the n 8 in St. Croix had volted, and that the Governor General had beer com- pele, the day previous, to proclaim their freedom. ‘his was done here and in the Island of St, Johns on the 4th inst. On the Sthinst the schooner came again and brought news that the negroes had joined them- selves for the Euspoes of destroying every white man, and all property, both in town and country, and assist- ance was demanded for this place. Eighty volunteers immediately left in the schooner,and a steamer was despatched to Porto Rico to obtain aid from the Span- ish government. The news was of such terrifying nature that we trem- bled for the beef of our St. Croix friends. The ne- groes had possession ef West End Town, and all com- munication was stopped from town to town. The fe- males and children were crowded in the vessels in the harber, and @ great many had arrived here. We have seen St. Croix enveloped in flames every night. During all these proceedings the Governor of St. Croix was at- tempting to effect a reconciliation with the blacks. This they have taken as dictated by fear, and they are getting worse and worse. One of the blackies, who had assumed thé title of general, sent him a message, pro- mising him his protection, and that he would senda few ef his aids to escort him on board any vessel in which he might choose, to take his departure. The attempts of the Governor to save the town of Christiansted from being sacked, at the expense of the country, has been condemned by all pa . Several of the principal men waited on the Governor, and in- formed him that they would not submit to his foolish course of peso upon which the Gevernor told them to do as they liked upon their own responsibility. ‘The military command was then vested in Colonel Be Nelly and Major Talbe, and they immediately left the town with two hundred men insearch of the negroes. The news from St. Croix is related here with a suffi- ciency of extras, and the result is that every one is fearful of their lives, particularly as many of the ne- 8 in the country have refused to work, and are de- mined to enter the town. On some estates the own- erseffected an arrangement with which all parties were seemingly satisfied, particularly as the negroes turned out as usual the day following their emanoipa- tion. But at aboug9 o’olock they found the sun too hot, and that it was unprofitable for them to work any more, now that they were free. To guard the town we have both military and civil patrols—also some horse patrols—-in all about 100 men, on the alert every night, ‘and s0 far we think ourselves safe. The ceil are the particulars of the damage at the west end of St. Croix : Moore’s store robbed and the house torn down—loss about 000; Anderson, the police-master’s house, destroyed; also all the pa- = in the Recorder's office; Gov. Oxhol state urned; likewise the Christ sugar in the curing houses was strewed on the roads. Martial law has been proclaimed, and every one enlisted as sol- besten Tho houses in Bass End are shut up and aban joned. Jury §.—Last night news was brought from St. Croix of Gen, Schutten’s resignation, to whioh he was com. pelled. A Provisional Government has been formed, compored of Kumer Peterson, Foster Fredericksen, Arnesen Bambery and Rothe. Five hundred troops from Porto Rico had arrived, half of whom were imme- diately despatched to the West End. The volunteers from St. Thomas had been out and had captured 30 negroes. On the 6th, the negroes stormed the town of Christiansted, but were ii ised with great logs. Itis a curious fact that up to this day nota white man has been hurt, Up to the latest accounts, about 300 negro prisoners had been captured and brought to town, A court martial was immediately to be held and the de- linquents shot. Yesterday we had news from the West End. The whites had again mustered courage, and had returned from on board, driven the negroes out of the town and had-taken @ number of prisoners, A drum-hoad court martial condemned seven, who were shot immediately, About one hundred were to be shot at Bass End — Thus far order seems to be again restored in that quarter, as 250 of the Spanish troops have been sta- tioned with them. The people of the West End soom to be dirratisfied with the Provisional Government at Christiansted. They have asked Gov. Oxholm to come back, as it issuppored he will be acting Governor until orders are received trom the Home Government. Every one condemns Gov. Von. Schoiton (who is at present very sick.) Had energetic measures been adopted, much bloodshed would have been avoided. His brother, who was at the head ofthe military at the West End, fled at the first outbreak and on board one of the ships. In this courageous step he was followed by other officers, and the town left tothe merciys of the negroes, Mojor Syllieh was the only of- pose the negroes, Yesterday we were a deal aldrmed by reports from the West End of this Is:sad (St Thomas) that the negroes had revolted, and that fires had broken out on twoestates on the Kart End. ‘The fires werd, however, out, and the negroes, it turned out, were only fighting among themselves. A Spanish fri; bas brought 500 more men to the assistance of the inhabitants of St. Croix, bat they have not yet obtained permission to land. From 8t, Johns we have little news. The 8 wanted to come down to St. Thomas, but leave had been denied to them. No work bas been done on any estate since the emancipation. The following is the Proclamation of Governor- General Von Scholton, proclaiming the emancipation of all the slaves in the Danish West Indies, St, Cromx, St, Johns and St. 7 a auews AK : 1 an ~ ota in the Danish West India Islands aro from to-day emancipa: 2, Mo entate negroes retain for three months from date the use Of the houses and provision grounds of which they have hitherto n possessed, 3. Labor is im future to be paid for by agreement, but allow. ance to cenee, to 3 4 The maintaizance of eld and infirm, who are not able to work, i, until farcher determination to be furnished by the late owners, The St. Thomas Times of July 5,im announcing the act of emancipation, says:— “It becomes our pleasing duty to record in this number of our journal, that by a Proclamation dated July 3, issued’ by His Excellency Governor-General Peter von Scholten, all slaves in the Danish West In- dia Islands are emancipated. The lively joy with which the boon was received by the unfree in this Ie- land can easily be imagined; but we are happy to state that, although the decree was so sudden and #0 unex- pected, no other sounds were heard but those of re- joicing and thankfulness, “ To the late untree we frankly say, freedom is not idleness nor licentiousness—you have now to show by your industry and good behavior that you are fit to be Tree. That the clergy of every denomination will strenuously exert themselves to educate you religious- ly, morally, we are well convinced, and to them we fay, falter notin your good endeavors, though your patience may be sorely tried. Six Days Laver rrom Brazi. — By the ar- rival of the Bark Isabelita Heyne, Captain Dewing, from Rio Janeiro, we are in receipt of files of the Jornal do Comercio and Correio Mercantil, to the 18th of June, six days later than previous ac- counts. We. are greatly indebted to Captain Dewing, and to Mr. Heyne, for the latest copies of the Comereio. The accounts from Montevideo are not so late as those receaved direct from that port. The House of Deputies was in session at Rio, but their debates were on purely local subjects, devoid of general interest. The Emperor of Brazil has lately despatched three Capuchin monks as missionaries among the Indians in the province ef Minas. We find, in the columns of the Jornal do Comercio, an advertise- ment of rather a singular exhibition. It is of no less than a locomotive engine and a railroad, in model of course ; the exhibitor, M. Victor, invites the attention of the inhabitants of Rio to his ex- hibition, and assures them that it is an exact representation of the true locomotive. We hope before many years the Brazilians will have real railroads to admire and use. Frem Pernambuco accounts had been received at Rio, date, however, not mentioned ; incendiary fires were unfortunately prevailing there. In the other Northern provinces, however, the greatest tranquillity prevailed. We annex a letter from our correspondent, giving the state ef the market at Rao, at the time of sailing of the Isabelita Heyne. Rio pe Janeiro, June 16, 1848.—The imports from the United States have been 12,804 bbls flour, 1,023 packages domestics, 108 do tea, 100 boxes sperm can- dles, 132,000 feet lumber. 300 barrels rosin, 90 do beef and pork, 2,161 hams, 320 kegs lard, 2,76) boxes fire crackers eae sundries. Flour—The sales have been quite limited, principally by retail, the only large parcel being 1,300 bbls Columbia (Haxall) per Isabel, at about 20/500. The market the past week has been excessively dull, the bakers being well supplied ; ar- rivals more abundant, and reports of other cargoes expected. Many holydays have also interfered with business. Holders are fir s there is no disposition shewn by the bakers, and it would be useless to force it into the market in its present state. The askin; prices are 24\| for Gallego, 21) for Columbia, 18] Balti- more. The stock in first hands is 3,500 bbls Gallego, 8,500 do Columbia and Richmond county, 6,000 do Baltimore, and 1,000 do Philadelphia—Total, 14,000 bbis. The bakers hold about 20,000 bbls. Dates from Montevideo are to 8d June. The last sale of flour netted about $8, sp. The stock was much reduced, but sales to any extent could not be made, in conse- quence of the uncertainty of affairs, and the excessive tax lately levied. The French commissioner had re- ceived orders to return to France. Nothing certain respecting the blockade. Dates from Rio Grande are to Ist of June. Richmond flour was quoted at 23) to 24); Baltimore 20) to 21). Domestics—The excessive arrivals have quite paralysed the market, and the last quotations must be considered nominal. ’ Sales cannot be effected, except at reduced rates, if forced ; and, should imports continue, there will be no remedy, as the dealers are now largely stocked. Sales of rosin at 6j|, lard 240 reis. hams 150'to 800 reis, pepper 190 reis, fire crackers 18\, 12/500, and 11\000 per 100. The season for them has nearly passed, andj any other arrivals must be sold at lower rates. Lumber 50! to 55)|, sperm candles 800 reis, salt 650 to 660 reis. All imports are extremely dull, and stocks generally are abundant. The supplies of coffee have not been very abundant, but fully equal to the demand. Superiors have ra: from 2/450 to 2600; good firsts 2/850 to 2\\450. Stocks are now reduced to about 60,000 bags, mostly ordinary qualities. Very little new coffee has appeared; itis quite ordinary, and of very small bean. ‘he exports have been chiefly for the United States. Some sales of hides have been made at 115 to 120 reis ; att these rat e are but few buyers or sellers: stocks are still quite heavy. Freights have declined to $1 per bag, and but little now offering for United States. Exchange 23%{d to 24d nominal ; doubloons 82/250; dollars 2/000. Arpairs IN Cupa—Revo.utionary Rumors.— The New Orleans Delta of the 23d, has an article on affairs in Cuba, in which predictions of a revolt are confidently made. The Delta says:—We have at va- rious times spoken of an intended movement in Cuba. but many of our contemporaries expressed doubts the correctness of our information, for no other rea- s0n, that we know of, than that they had not received similar intelligence—the secret being that they had not access to the sources of information from whence we obtain inklings of passing events in “ever faithful” Cubs. It appears, after all, tbat our information as to & projected outbreak in Cubs was correct. Without further preface, we lay before our readers the following im nt intelligence, which we have received from a reliable source:—The 24th June last was fixed upon py ae friends of independence in Cubs, as the day on which the le were to revolt inst S| au. thority, and to declare in favor of the independence of the Island, and its annexation to the Uni States! Circumstances occurred (unnecessary to icularize) which prevented the plan of revolt from being carried into effect at the time re The project was ig ieinre4 abandoned. In this state of affairs, on Gabriel Pedro Sanchez informed the Governor of Trinidad of the conspiracy, at the head of which was General ‘eiso Lopez, who succeeded in making his escape via on board a vessel bound to the United States. In conse- quence of the information furnished to the authorities, many arrests were immediately made of men of wealth and station in the Island. At the present timo, or, at all events, only afew days ago, as we are i; a, Don José Maria Sanchez Isiraga and Don Jose G. Diez Villegas, gentlemen of considerable wealth, were (among others) confined in the fort Principe, at Ha- vani nd Don Joré Joaquin Verdaques was detained in the fort of Cienfuegos. These prisoners. we further learn, are to appear and answer the c! 8 against them, before a military commission, of which Colonel Christoval Zurita is appointed President. What thi fate will be, under the mild administration of law b; Spanish militar tribunal, we can easily conceive. We further learn, that American citizeng in Cuba, are in a very uvenviable situation. They are all objects of suspicion, and their movements are continually watch- ed and noted. No American citizen, we learn, can go out of Havana to any of the Island, unless he first swears that he n Catholic and a person of ood fame, and the American Consul certifies that he isso. Even then, he must give security for his g behavior, Our information is not as full as we could wih, but it is sufficient to show that the spirit of inde- pendence is aroused in Cuba, and that the authorities are using strong means to repress it. The end is not be One failure will not daunt those who aspire to dom and independence. The day of reckoning will come, and a will, ere long, shake off the xe of subjection. Our columns are so crowded that we must refrain from further comments. Ere long, we shall have occasion to recur to the subject. Frou tax Fan West,-The steamer Yellow Stone arrived at St. Louis on the 24th ult, Her officers state that the Indians were Shean vey uiet. It is said that the reason why the Sioux ired upon the steamer Martha, was the non-ful- filment of certain promises made by the traders to the Indians, and not as was stated, because they had not received their annuities. The Bertrand made the trip, from fifty miles above the mouth of the Yellow Stone to this port, in fifty-three days, which 18, we believe, the quickest trip on record. She was loaded with furs and peltries, consigned toR. iceaest of this city. She reports the river ay the way down.—St. Louis Repub- lican, July 25, APPOINTMENTS Wy THE Presinenr. — Nathan Clifford, of Maine, to be Envoy [Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Mexican republic. Consuls of the United States in Mexico :—John Black, for the city of Mexico; Franklin Chase, for Tampico; John A. Robinson, for Guaymas ; John Parrott, for Ma- zatlan; G.W. P. Breeell, for San Blas; F.M Dimond, for Vera Cruz. Mail Failures. On the evening of the 27th July, there were four majis due from New Orleape, and three from Mobile, at Savannah, Geo. bemose bansorw TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Summary of the Latest Int Higence. The Senate, yesterday, were engaged priaci- pally, in the consideration of the civil and diplo- matic appropriation bill. Phe appropriation for the improvement of the Savannah river was stricken out. In the House, the only subject of public interest was a debate on the Oregon bill. — The commercial transactions yesterday, in all the principal marts, will be found detailed amo: the despatches below. 7 THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate, Wasuinorox, August 1, 1848, The Senate convened at the usual hour, the Vice President resumed the chair, and called to order, Various petitions and memorials were presented, which were duly received and referred. Pa S10 APPROPRIATION BIL, # mn motion the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill from the House, with the quendinesty from the Committee on Finance, to which it beer referred, was taken up. A discussion was commenced particularly on amend- mente submitted in reference to the slavery question— in the consideration of which the Senate spent much time without excitement. After having comsumed considerable time in discussing the amendments, the bill was laid aside, and the Senate took up, and con- curred in the House resolutions for a Committee Inquiry respecting the employment of reporters for both Houses of Congress. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Senate then, on motion, went into Executive Session, After having spent some time therein, the doors, were ae and the Senate resumed the considera- tion of the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill. Numerous unimportant amendments were An amendment in favor of striking out the appropria- tion for the Loproyemient of ‘he Bavanuels river, was adopted. The further consideration of the bill was then postponed, when, on motion, the Senate ad- journed over till to-morrow, Wednesday. House of Representati.es. The House assembled at 11 o’clock,when the Speaker called to order. The journal was then read and ape eae After the transaction of some unimportant usiness appropriate to the morning hour, of THE OREGON BILL, On motion of Mr. Smirn of Indiana, the House re- Solved itself into a Committee of the Whole on ie state of the Union, and took up the Oregon bill wit amendments. Anamendment was offered relative to giving the territorial government of Oregon the veto power over territorial legislature acts. This gave rise to a le 4 ened debate, in which Mr. Smith of Indiana, Mr. Clarke and Mr. Taylor of Ohio participated. The veto power was stricken out by the pebapet ), whem the committee rose and reported the bill to the House with amendments. On motion, the House at half past ce o’elock, adjourned over till to-morrow, Wednes- lay. Markets. Burraro, August 1.—Receipts within the past 2¢ hours:—Flour, 2000 bbls; wheat, 3000 bushels, Sales of 1000 bbls flour were made at $4 25 a $4 3734, whiclt indicates » slight improvement. Corn was dull; 4le was asked, but no ecales of moment reported. Oats were inactive; 37c asked. There was no change im other articles. Atsany, August 1.—Receipts within 24 hours:— Flour, 3800 bbls; corn, 6800 bushels. There was no change in the price of flour. Wheat—Sales of 2300 bushels were made (Ohio) at $1 04. Corn—Sales of 2000 bushels were made at 54 for flat yellow, and at 57c for round do. The market closed rather dull. A sale of a few hundred bushels of barley was made om terms not stated. Tue Capture or ALvaRapo.—It will be recol- lected that Lieutenant Charles G. Hunter, of the United States Navy, was detailed by Commodore Perry, to station himself in the neighborhood of Alvarado, for the purpose of blockading that port, until he, the Commodore, had concentrated a large fleet there, for the purpose of attacking and captue ring it, with directions to him on no account to attack it. Instead, however, of “lying low,” as desired, Lieutenant Hunter, with one gun anda hundred men, captured 1t; and for acting in dis- obedience of orders, he was court-martialed, con- victed, expelled the fleet, and reprimanded by the Commodore, and then sent to cruise in the Medi« terranean for pirates. This treatment of the lant Lieutenant, all but that of being sent to the Mediterranian, was condemned pretty generally by the public, and by the officers and men of the navy. A boatswain of the fleet composed the fole lowing verses on the occasion, which are very pointed, and display considerable genius :— A Ratty Subject. In ancient days, we have been told, Fish, fowl or beast could converse hold. New we'll revive a courtly chat, Where stood for judge, a lusty rat ! Whose fair proportions, sleek and round, Bespoke of plenty, a! found; His air was pompous, and his grace Been long acquainted with the feline race. He, like all warriors, showed his scars— Memorials of predatory wars. He was most vain, for ne’er before Had he such weight; business bore. In silence there, by his decree, Sat rat of high and low degree The criminal rat, of modest mi Seemed to enjoy the courtly sce: And seemed content as any rat, . When well secured from wanton cat. ae arose, and silence broke— le thus he to the, Wt geld My friends, long tried, of judgement sound, Of learning and of sense und— To you this business I entrust— Certain your verdict will be just. The mer, that before stands, Has held at naught my strict commands— Usurped my power, and took in hand What I your strength would feign command: Tl be explicit, and make known, The ills and injury he’s done, Some days ago, a cheese we saw ‘Was guarded by a feline claw; I knew, sagacious as we are, ’Twould not be gained without a scar. Thinking this rat, would no doubt Please. I gave him power to watch the cheese; But by no means attempt to take, Or by his actsfsuspicion make Till J, with numbers of our race, Shouid come and well besiege tho place, So that we might, with greater ease, Affright the cat and take the cheese, e, without reflection due, No sooner had the cheese in view— No thought of cat came in his head, Of cat, that enemy so dread—— Slap on the prize he claj his paws. “= Ke of a ca feline jaws. ucky for him, ite guard had gone And left him and his prize alone. But seniors, what surprised us most, ‘When we, in numbers, gained the Coast, We found our Tatin it ease, Nibbling, with unconcern, the cheese ; ‘That cheese that I, ht, will claim, ‘And caused me trouble t obtathe oe apenels thus made, with air profound, lewed the lengthy circle round. verdict the ad bres ty state e| 6 : The foreman then the verdict read, The judge, thus, to the prisoner said : “You are from piace of trust, aa think (ba sentence is but just ; ad, covered with undying shame, Proceed from this to whe: oe row came. A noise, a most terrific shout, Came from the without ; For eve ; at large, The ict, sentence, and the charge. pie oe and Phe A do declaim, And lou ise the prisoner's name. Such small infringements, that result so grand ‘We hail with rapture, in our land. The cheese was taken, be it understood, Not fora single rat, but general good. Twice have you strove itt obtain, And he alone the prize did gain. Shame ! shame! Let justice have its sway, And blot out onvy from the face of day. Bring valor forth! let virtue shine ! And call not acts like this a crime. Come sir, although this judge condemns, You have the people for your friends. ‘The judge, he heard this, with dismay, Then lower'd his tail and slunk away. Tue Mexican Revorwtion.—The N. O. Picae yune of the 23d ef July, says:— We are stili left in much uncertainty as to the re- sults of the actions betweon Paredes and Busti nte. The reer in the interest of each claim the vic! ‘for their sido. In the Monitor Republicano of the lath, there is a Kind of diary of each day's events, from which it appears that on the 7th every thing was quiet. On the 8th Bustamente attempted to carry by assault the fort of El Tajo, but was repulsed after dese ite fighting. Some deserters went over this day to Paredes.” ‘On the 9th seme tooops of the 3d nt of Allende went orer to P. There was little fighting this day. On the 10th tranquility reigned, but ‘there isa report that this day Bostamsnte rel from Marfil, but the government ney pers refuse to believe it, Even from this enumeration we think it manifest that Paredes had the best of it down to the 10th. We have a letter from a very intelligent fo- reignet in Vera Cruz,who writes that the sepertie our- rent there that Bustamente had fallen back, in conso« quence of his reverses, to Celaya, about way be- tween Guaujuato and Queretaro, and that most of his troops had deserted. Bustamente confesses, in a de« spatch dated the Ath inst , that the division of Corta- azar had been repulsed and that many of his troo, dispersed, Lut he affects to treat ites a it affair, The Supreme Court has pronounced its decision upom the question of the treaty, declaring that it'was not ry that it should be submitted to the Legisia« the different States for their approval, The pressuro of European nows upon our columns eompelé us to cut short Mexican affaire,