The New York Herald Newspaper, August 3, 1848, Page 2

eee. NEW YORK HERALD. PROPRIETOR. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE WORLD. Dal day, two cents , The MOR) EDYTION ie dia rR. EVENING EDITION can be felock; the second EVENING EDL Saturday. ‘$3 12g per annum. packet da European 3 subse Cape et eet a Blt nrc a s “ir INS to contain news to the moment of na i i jassan streets. ‘TER: udscriptions, or with adver- as ee temat puids oF the portage wil be deducted from OS OLONTaRY CORRESPONDENCE, containing import. ent news, solicited from any quarter of the world; if used will Be Libera: td for. "NO NOTICE taken of a » end writer; not necessarily for publication, but sre seares ch of to 9008 faith We eae Tare vee PAYMENTS to be made in advance. AMU:EMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.—Forruns1o—Tue Avorrep Gu, Buss. NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE.—Wesr Env, on rue Iaisn Mura nes, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Cannivat ov Vamer—Lucy pm einen Lecaponss. ™ CASTLE GARDEN, Battery —Granp Vooar axn Insrrv- MERTAL CONCERT, YOR THR Busevit or Tie N. Y. VOLUS- ‘TEERS. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Hovston.—Banvany's Bivaaes or THE Missount ab Mississipri Rivers. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cuaisry’s Maneraxis—Erworias Sixotnc—Dancine, Ro. MINERVA ROOMS, Broadway—Panonama or GENERAL ‘Tarion’s Mexican Camraion. MA ROOM, corner Broadway and Walker street— PANORA! Mamimcror'’s Diunamas or THe CREATION or THR WouLy any Driver, New York, Thursday, August 3, 1648. Actual Circulation of the Herald. Wedao0day so. oes veces vee + 21,652 copies fon Hyena ‘of the Morning Edition of the Meraid ovm- Menced yesterday a1 10 minutes before 3 o'clock. and Ginished at 7 c'olock; the first Afternoon Edition commenced at 5 minu‘es Part 1 o'clock, and finished at 15 minutes before 2 o'clock; the Second at minutes past 3 o'elock, and finished at 2) minutes Past 3 oclock. Foreign News. We have not yet received any tidings of the two ocean steamships now due at this port. They must be within a short distance of our shores, and may be expected here every hour. Their news is anxiously looked for; and we need hardly say that we shall, as usual, issue it to the public in an extra Herald, in half an hour after they,or either of them, shall have arrived. It seems to be almost a settled fact that the Spa nieh race are incompetent, either to govern them. selves, or/to live quietly and peaceably under any kind of government, be it liberal and expansive, or despotic and tyrannical. Old Spain has, for years and years, kept Europe in a state of excite- | ment in consequence of her uneasiness. Revolu_ tions and changes have taken place there, but aly will not do. The people seem to court annihila- tion 2s a separate race; and circumstances indi cate that, sooner or later, what appears to be their deetiny, is in store for them. As it is with the Spaniards in Europe, go it 1s with their descendants in America. The same turbulent excitability which characterises the pa- rent stock, is apparent in the off-shoots in Mexico and Cuba, and the same destiny appears to be their inevitable fate. The Mexicans, after quar- relling among themselves since the year 1824, and cutting each others throats for the whole period, would not be satisfied until they crossed lances with the great republic of the North. They did so, and the trial cost them one-third of their ter ritory, and many thousand lives, to say nothing ofthe outlay of treasure. No sooner, howeverr was peace concluded, and the common enemy pa- cified and appeased, than they fell to again, and for sometime past, have been amusing themselves an warring against each other, and shooting down and cutting the throats of their fellow country- men. At the present time, Mexico verifies the truth, thet a house divided against itself cannot stand. By the last accounts we have received from there, it 1s evident that things cannot re- main in the way in which they are much longer. The government, or the imsurgents or revo- Jutionists, under Paredes, must give in; and, no soener will anything approaching to order be re- stored, than, in all probability, another revolution will be commenced, to be marked with the charac- teristics that distinguished the many émeutes which have taken place in that country since the upsetting of the constitution in the year 1824. The efiect of all this will be, that the whole of Mexico will, sooner or later, be annexed to this great republic. The changes, revolutions and disturbances thatare going on there continually, serve to prepare the public mind of that country for sucha change—and we have no doubt that many years will not elapse, before that country will demand, usa favor, to be annexed to this. Every revolution that is commenced there, every pronunciamento that is issued, hastens the time when the sensible portion of the people of that country will be convinced—if, indeed, they are net already convinced of the fact—that they are inca- pable of self-government, and cannot have peace or quiet, until they are joined to the United States. It will be the same with the island of Cuba. The Spanish inhabitants of that island are incompe- tent to govern themselves. If a revolution broke out there, which resulted in its independence from Spain, it would not remain long in quiet. Distur- bances, insurrections, émeutes, and revolutions, would be the order of the day, as they are in Mex- je0, until the people would finally be satisfied that there was no peace for them exeept under the protection of our flag. Already there is a large party in that island, favorable to annexing 11 to the United States; and inthe event of a successful revolution breaking out there, that party would exert its influence to bring about such a consuin- matio! It is evident to us that, before many years, both Mexico and Cuba will be portions of the United States ot the North, by the process of peaceful annexation. Pablie opinion in both is rapidly verging to that point, and no doubt exists of such being ultimately the case. Tue Cospition or THe Srreers—W nere 1s THE Contract System —The present filthy condition of the streets, in every part of the city, calls loudly to the attention of the governing power of. that department, If we are not mistaken, an ordinance exists for the proper regulation and management of the streets; but that, lke many other usetul and salutary laws, is laid on the shelf. We have frequently called the attention of the Common Council to this subject, but that body has been so busily engaged in diners and other envertainments of pleasure, since their iggtaliation, that the city has been leit to take care of itself; and through those very streets which are a dis- grace to any civilised community, in point of filth and disorder, they have dragged the numberless « distinguished guests” who have visited the city, and accepted its hospitalities. There is no city in the whole world that might be more easily kept clean than the city of New York—where no re- gard is had to the cost of anything—and yet it is decidedly the most wretchedly filthy city in the whole country. ‘There are times, it is very true, when a stranger visiting the city might be led to suppose that there ‘was every care taken {or the cleanly condition of the streets; times when every thoroughfare is crewded with laborers, scraping and sweeping, unti) | febric is crumbling to p’ | necessary to have the voting good will of the | undertake to define the duties of women. Their | D?ys,! legislation is as base as it 18 con- | standard , South-West Corner of Fulton and Nassau sts. temptible; and those men who are guilty of it laborers. Such should be hurled from power, and their places supphed with honest men. In every ward in the city there are two police- men detailed, who bear the titles of street in- spector and health warden, whose duty it is to see that the laws are complied with. It is the duty of those officers to prevent the throwing of garbage in the streets ; but, we would ask, is that attended to? So far from it, every street in the city is a receptacle for every description of filth, and no notice whatever is taken of it. There are piles of corn husks, potato parings, bones, cabbage leaves, in the middle of nearly every street in the city. There 1s a fine imposed upon those who throw this garbage in the street, and the law imposing that fine should be most rigidly enforced; and the officer who does not report each and every case of violation which comes under kis not'ce, should be at once expelléd from his position. When that is done, we may hope for a different state of things, but not until then. The subject of cleaning the streets by contract, has for some time created considerable excitement among the wiseacres of the city government, and was ultimately passed, dividing the city into seven- teen or zighteen districts, each district to be given to a ceparate individual by contract. We ask how has that matter been arranged? It would cer- tainly cost Jess by that than by any other mode. Well, they have advertised for proposals; but, in the meantime, the streets are entirely neglected, until it is almost worth the life of a stranger to breathe the foul atmosphere which pervades many sections of the city. The members of the cor- poration cannot but see the vile abuses of the laws under their charge, which they look upon with such charitable feelings, regardless of the health and comfort of the mass of the inhabitants. They profess great pride in being at the head of the government ot the empire city of the Western hemisphere, but are pertectly lost to shame, and a true sense of the position they occupy. The recent heavy rains have left the streets ina more deplorable condition than before, and we may expect such a spread of local diseases as the city has never previously witnessed. Suchincom- petent legislation is unworthy the representatives of the city, and should be censured in the strongest terme of disapprobation. That the public may know whe is responsible for this lame and improper management, we give below a list of the Aldermen and Assistants of the different wards:— Words. Aldermen. Assistants. It... ....7.R. De Fi Joseph Jamison, Ba... JL, Libby, T. R. Hibbard, -— William Wood, E Fitzgerald, A.A Sutton, :W. Adams, A. H, Schultz, oth Kohler, M. T. Brennan, ith. <M. Franklin, Morgan Morgans, 8th :W.H. MeDermott, R. Getty, Oth J. L. Dodge, S.C. Herring, . Grey, ‘W. Small, . Hathield, J. Miller. G. W. Clark, W. W. Frean, J R. Paxton, 15th. ae evens, J, Britton, 16th. .......W. 81 » C. Webb, 1th, .......C. Crolius, G, Franklin, «».M. Maynard, G, Allerton, To these, and these alone, can the unparalleled dereliction of duty be charged. We shall wait a few days to see what will be done, and if the mat- ter is allowed to rest, and it be necessary, we shall give the residences of these individuals, that the public may know where to call for redress. Woman's Riguts Convention.—This is the age of revolutions. To whatever part of the world the attention is directed, the political and social ces; and changes, which far exceed the wildest dreams of tne enthusiastic Utopians of the last generation, are now pursued with ardor and perseverance. The principal agent, movements has been the rougher sex. It was by man the flame of liberty, now burning with such and though it is asserted that no inconsiderable assistance was contributed by the gentler sex in the late sanguinary carnage at Paris, we are dis- posed to believe that such a revolting imputation proceeds from base calumniators, and is a libel, upon woman. By the intelligence, however, which we have | lately received, the work of revolation is no longer to be confined to the old world, nor to the maseu- line gender. The flag of independence has been hoisted for the second time on this side of the At- Jantic; and asolemn league and covenant has just | | | been entered into by a convention of women at Seneca Falls, to “throw off the despotism under which they are groaning, and provide new guards for their future security.” Little did we expect this new element to be thrown into the cauldron of agitation,which is now bubbling around us with such fury. We have had one Baltimore conven- tion—one Philadelphia convention—one convention—and we shall also have, in afew days, the Bufialo convention, But we never dreamed that Lucretia Mott h ened a fifth convention, which, if it be ratifis those whom it purpos: to represent, will exercise an influence that will not only control our own Presidential elections, but the whole governmental system throughout the world. : The object of the convention was to discuss the social, civil, and religious condition of the fair sex. After a discussion of two days, during which the attendance was crowded and respectable, ade- | claration was adopted and signed by upwards of a hundred of the members. Thisis a most interesting | document. We published it in extenso the other The most amusing part is the preamble, hey assert their equality, and that they have certain inalienable rights, to secure which, govern- ments, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, are instituted; and, that after the Jong train of abuses and usurpation to which they have been subjected, evincing a désign to reduce them under absolute despotism, 1t is their right—it is their duty—to throw off such a government. The declaration 18, in some respects, defec It complains of the want of the elective franchise, and that ladies are not recognised as teachers of theology, medicine or law. Now, we have no ob- jection in the world, if they insist upon it, to their admission to all the rights and privileges of citi- zens of the United States, in common with man ; but we apprehend that if they claim the rights, justice requires that they should undertake the duties of such a position. They claim to be voters, legislators, free traders, divines, physicians, lawyers, &c. These departments, however, mprise the whole of the many avenues to wealth, distinction, and honor. We do not see by what principle of right the angelic creatures should claim to compete with the preacher, and refuse to ter the lists with the merchant. A lawyer's brief would not, we admit, sully the hands so much as the tarry ropes of a man-of-war; and a box of Drandreth’s pills are more safely and easily pre- do not e pared than the sheets of a boiler, or the flukes of an anchor; but if they must have competition in one branch, why not in another. There must be no monopoly or exelusiveness. If they wall put on the mexpressibles, it will not do to select those employments only which require the least exertion and are most exempt from danger. The laborious employments, however, are not the only ones which the ladies, in right of their admission to all rights and privileges, would have to undertake, it might happen that the citizen should have to doff the apron and buckle on the sword. Now, though we have the most perfect confidence in the courage and daring of Miss Lucretia Mott, and several others of our lady acquaintances, we confess it would go to our hearts to see them putting on the panoply of war, and mixing in scenes like those at the streets look like one great potato patch, covered | which, it 18 said, the fair sex in Paris lately took with smell heaps of dirt; but those heaps are oaly munde to be ogasm spread out. Those scenes al- f prominent part. It is net (he business, however, of the despot to ie | fury on the continent of Europe, was first kindled; | tora casteinied thele Neepectiv 18 now unfurled by their own hands. however, that has hitherto taken part in these | ‘The convention of Seneca Falls has appealed to the country, Mise Lucretia Mott has propounded the principles of the party. Ratification meetings will, no doubt, shortly be held; and if it be the general impression that this lady is a more eligible candidate for the Presidential chair than McLean or Cass, Van Buren or old “ Rough and Ready,” then le’ the Salic laws be abolished forthwith from this great republic. We are much mistaken if Lucretia would not make a better President than some of those who have lately tenanted the White House. Piorage or THE Harnor or New York.—It is well known to our readers that a clique of sages» styling themselves the Board of Underwriters, have, for a number of years past, been meddling with the pilots of New York, and the whole subject of pilotage, in an unwarrantable and unjustifiable manner. Their repeated interference and inter- meddling {with this business, have been attended with a natural consequence, and we are glad see that they themselves are convinced of the fact, Their system of persecution against the New York pilots, has produced its fruits. The whole system of pilotage has been in the utmost .con- fusion—so great, indeed, that the captains of vessels arriving at this port, have found it impossible, almost, to ascertain who are competent pilots and who are not. Instead of laying the blame where it properly be- longs on the Board of Underwriters themselves, and their associates, in harassing and persecuting the old New York pilots—they place it on the | shoulders of the captains, who are the victims of their mismanagement and unjustifiavle inter- ference. They have, accordingly, issued the fol- lowing pronuncamento: The Board of Underwriters of New York, have re- solved to revive the practice of examining the conduct of the masters of vessels wrecked or meeting with serious disasters without extraordinary cause, occa- sioning lors to the members of the Board ing ruch examination and suspension, no pe taken on versels in charge of such masters, Notice is also given that information has been com- municated to the Board, that several shipmasters have recently entered New York without pilots, and others with persons pretending to be pilots, who were incom- petent. The Board requests masters to act with greater care for the future, as the Insurance Companies will hold parties to a strict accountability for omitting to take 4 pilot. and also for taking an incompetent pilot. This is decidedly rich, We should really like to know how masters of vessels are able to decide tent, when everything lke system has been de- stroyed, and when interlopers have been intro- duced into the pilotage business from all quarters of the compass, by this same Board of Under- writers and their associates. ~ There 1s no use in these sages attempting to shift the consequences of their own folly from the pilotage of this harbor should rest, and trying to place 1t on innocent persons, They, itis, who have done all the mischief, and there is no doubt that if they had let the New York pilots alone, the evils of which they now complain would not oceur. Musical and Theat: theatre was crowded last night from the foot-lights to the ceiling, and the galaxy of beauty and fashion that dazzled the eye and captivated the heart from the dress-circle, spoke volumes for the appreciation ia which the worthy and enterprising proprietoris held by the public. But who can wonder at such brilliant fuccees that takes up the billof fare which is nightly presented to the audience? Just think of the power- fully interesting drama of “ Gil Bias,” the comedy of “Ishe J * and the musical piece of “Jenny Lind,” being all performed in one night, by a combiaa- | ticn of talent that m phan tly challenge New | York to produce their equ ‘he performances were received last night with the rame rapturous applause invar ably bestowed upon them. Miss Taylor ap- peared in twogof the pieces. in the ular characters of Gil Blas afd Jenny Lind, and aay one who has ever had the good fortune to see this young lady in either, it is necessary to say that she acquitted herself to the admiration of the audience; that pleasure state in stove for them, we say “ Go and see her, and spend ne night bappy.”” The other ac- arts weil, but having s0 frequently expressed our opinion on their merits on there pieces, it is needlers to ge now into detail, We see that the proprietor is unflagging in bis endeavors tocater for the public amuse tends shortly to produce a new and peculiar dramatic spectacle, which he has just received from London, He who bears away the prize, deserves to win the laurels. Nino's Turatre.—This most elegant and beauti- | | ful house was very fully and fashionably attended | | | | New York favorite. last evening, on the occasion of the benefit of Mr. Manvers and Miss Brienti. Mr. Manvers is an old ‘We remember well when he was | im this country ona previous occasion, how popular | | Utica | he was ; and time does not seem to have robbed him | of a particle of his merits. Miss Brienti, though not so long known among us, is still much appreciated, and is esteemed an excellent vocalist. ‘The perform: ance, last evening, consisted of the dramatic opera of “Rob Roy.”? This is a piece which we have seldom seen well played in every part, as the diversity of character in it is eo great, that few companies can fill them all weil, In the first place, excellent vocalists are required; then fine melo-dramatic, brilliant, comic ; and in the part of Helen McGregor, we think the actress ought to be posseseed of fine tragic pow- | ers. Happily, as performed at Niblo’s, all these parts were well filied, as we had Manyers and Miss Brienti as Francis Osbaldistone and Diana Vernon ; Mr. and | ; | | Mrs, Coleman Pope (who performed in place of Mr Wallack, who was sick) as Rob Roy and Helen; | Chippendale as the immortal Bailie,‘ the magistrate John Sefton as the rubicund and deep drinking Major Galbraith ; and Dawson as the | faithful * Dugal creature.” Now. with such a cast as this, it is easy to imagine how finely the opera went off on the magnificent stage at Niblo’s. The applause was very great, and the whole appearance of the house Was mert brilliant. It was indeed going to the opera, | @ la mode; and our citizens ought to thank Mr. Niblo heartily for supplying them with euch elegant entertainments. A musical melange, by Herr Schultz | and Miss Julia Nortball, followed the opera. And the | laughable piece of the ‘ Angel of the Attic,” conciud- ed the enterta:nments In. this latter piece, Mr. Lester and Miss Telbin took the principal parts. To- night, the elegant comedy of ‘ West End’ will be performed with the same fine cast as on Tuesday evening, including Placide, Chippendale, Dawson, Mrs. Macder, and Miss Rose Telbin. The very hearty applause that all these performers have met with on their acting in this piece, and the amusing nature of the plot, are a sure guaraptee of a full house to- night. Burton’s TueatRe.—The performance of last even- ing, at this place of amusement, began with the laughable farce, entitled “ Omnibus ;* or the pleasures af a convenient distance,” in which Mr. Brougham élicited the greatest laughter, and received great ap- plause by his peculiarly fanny style of acting. After ‘the pas called “ La Rondija,” danced by Miss Wal- ilargow 5” | ters, the operatic burlesque written by Mr. W. K. Northall was performed; and though, according to our opinion, “ Luey did sham amour” is nothing but # bad tooth extracted from a decayed jaw, it was re- ceived with roars of laughter and screams of delight. The charecters in that parody were perfectly well sustained by the company, among whore members we found the most curious likenesses of the persona in- tended to be “ Ned Buntlined” by the author, The part of Enrico de Morefat, sustained by Mr. Meyer, permitted this actor to mimic, d sty méprendre, the well known pill maker of our city; andthat of Lord iy tepresented to us certain Englithmen, aleo Ned Buntlined by Mr. W. K. Northall, Miss Chapman, « very clever actress, revdered with great skill the part of Lucia, to which the gave as much spirit and tite as such a farcica) part could afford. We must also men- tion Miss Sinclair, whose fine figure and excellent volce were particulerly remarked and appreciated by the whole auc . Mr. John Dunn was also capital in the part of Edgardo, In short, the burlesque was rendered with great ensemble and histrionis talent by the troupe of Mr, Burton. The © Juilien Polka,” by Mr. Frederick and Miss Walters, concluded the enter- tainment We see, with pleasure, that the Lehman Family have been engaged by Mr, Burton, | ‘These talonted pantomimists will appear to-night in the “ Carnival of Venice.” and the ballet of © Los Lega- dores,”’ together with the burlesque upon Donixetti's No doubt the house will he as weil, if not attended than it was last evening Tne Monrratsins.-These famed dancers, who, during twenty pightr, at the Broadway Theatre, h. ate tracted the most crowded houres, finished, on Tuesday evening last, their engagement with Col. Mano, We need not say that the last soirée, which was given for the benefit of Madame Monplairir, was a real triumph: The houre war crowded, froin pit to dome, and the fair beneficiare wos teoeived, during the whole performance, with the most deafening applause, a8 weil as with « shower of bougwets, which were thrown at the lively feet of this talented danseuse. We need reareely say. thet Madame Monplaisir danced. on that cecasion, with the greater ‘nand animation We under. ttand that M. Bertholomin, previous to his retarn to canada, with his complete company Freneh people of that coun+ try will receive the Monplaisire with an admire equal te curs, We are glad to envounes te one rea te re, that there will be le-ntySt another ehs v what pilots are competent and who are not compe- | . | themselves, on whom all the evils connected with | Boweny Turatre.—This capacious and elegant | 0 tuose who have | ent, and thus he in- | Gerdon Rofvs, performed by Mr. Jordan, “ Just for a | way Theatre. on which several popular dances. Gnanp Concent— trEns.—This evening, a programme of great variety is presented, at Castle Garden, for the benefit of the brave men who so nobly fought for their country, the plains of Mexico. Although, we believe, {the ge- nerous exertions of the managers and artists will meet with a benevolent response, yet, it would seem, from the very attractive features of bill, that the com- mittee are determined that no pains shall be s; in order to give one of the richest musical treats that has ever been offered for the people amusement, in this city. We are delighted in witnessing the intense anxiety which is being msnifested, in order to pay a just tribute of respect to men, who, regardless of all the eacred ties of family, and the comforts of domestic circles, have freely and gallantly responded to the call of their country, to vindicate her rights in a forcign land, Many, alas! have left parents, wives, and children, to deplore their loss ; and the relatives of those. as well as their surviving brothers in arms, should receive that support which a chivalrous nation is always sure to award to her heroic and valorous sons ‘We hope, then, to see this spacious and beautiful am- phitheatre crowded this evening, in every depart- ment, #8 a testimony of the genuine worth and un- daunted&courage of the New York Volunteers, in the respective battles in which they figured onspicuously under their gallant comman- , im Mexico. ‘True benevolence knows no kindred, it bestows its treasures alike to the afflicted and meritorious; and where can be found a more laud- of dispensing its gifts than in taking care and preserving from the rough blasts of adversity, those who have fought for happy homes and altars free? Some of the leading artists of this city assist on the occasion, as will be seen by the following programme: ‘The entertainments will commence with a grand over- ture, which will be followed by variations for the flute, by Rie! Next will bea grand scena, from Bellini, by the accomplished vocalist, Madame Otto, Then Bot- terini and Arditi, whose musical fame is spread far and wide, will execute nd duo onthe violin and double bass. ‘The sweet and interesting Miss Northall will sing “ atini Nell’ Opera Parisiana.”’ by Donizetti; and Madame Augusta, the unrivalled dznseuse, aide by Miss Vallee and Mons. Bouxari, will appear in a grand ballet. The second part will commence with an overture, followed by a peculiarly sweet and appropri- ate ballad, * My Fatherland,” which we need eaneely, say will be rendered with excelling sweetness, by Mad; Otto, The celebrated fagotto Player of the Steyermar Kische. will then play asolo. Those who have heard | him at the Tabernacle, are well convinced of his musi- | eal ability. This will be succeeded by the celebrated | Echo song, by Mira Northall,and all will conclude with asolo on the cornet a piston, Who can resist such LS altheng as this, and on such a praiseworthy ocea- sion? Cunisty’s Mixstners —The tamborine player, G. H. Pierce—he who playsin such an original and flou- rishing manner on his instrument, causing more music to reverberate from it than ever did from tamboriny Defore—takes his benefit this evening, and we com- mend him to the especial attention of the public; and as he has made up a first rate programme, every one who goes, will not only get his full money's worth, but Likewise ‘be of service to this original iambourinist; another reason for going this evening is, that but two nights more of their concerts are left. Tne Camraxit Mixstreis still continue their amusing concerts at the American Museum, and nightly sing a great variety of Ethiopian music in mest excellent style. Baxvarn’s Paxorama.—The addition of the Mis- souri River to the Mississippi, has much enhanced the beauty of thisexhibition, and it is, indeed, a panora- ma worthy of the American nation. During the re- cess, Banvard re-touched the painting of the Missis- | sippi. and now it looks as fresh and beautiful as the | first day that it was exhibited. Talent and perseve- Trance always obtain their reward, and in Banvard’s | cuse, this has been fully shown, as the patronge that hur been, and continues to be, bestowed on his exhi- | bition, is very great. | Hanixeton’s Sacrep DronaMas aro delighting hundreds of our citizens every evening, The beauti- | ful optical effects, ingenious mechanical contrivances and natural way in which the artificial figures are in- troduced, all give rise to surprise and admiration in | the beholder. “Tho sublimity and seriousness of the | subject, are admirably preserved, and the whole exhi- bition is caleulated to give rise to feelings of awe and admiration. | Tur Panon pas, is as clea jetters, and it is an exhibition which ought to be visi- ted by all who have the slightest feeling of national pride. The marches, battles, skirmishes, &c., that oc- curred in that eventful campaign, are well and truly epicted, and the agreeable manner in which the exhi- bition is conducted, gives a zest to the whole, It com | mences every evening at 8 o'clock. | _ Dr. Collyer is advertising at Buffalo to give lectures | “on a very attractive subject; but does not enlighten 1 the spaper readers as to what the © attractive sub- | ject | Lexxox’s Fioarine Turatne, Cixcrysati.— Mr. Wm. Lennox, whose theatrical career in this city es- tablished him as an actor of no ordinary merit, has oy Gren, Tayton’s Mexican cam- | | vert itinto a plendid floating dramatic temple, with | which he proposes to coast on the margin of the great “father of waters.’ If talent and tact can command snecers, Mr, L. eminently possesses both of these qua- lifeations. Common Council Boaxp or Ainenmen.— Wednesday, August 2 —Mor- nus Fraxkutn, Esq., President, in the chair, The mi- nutes of the proceedings of the last meeting were read and approved. Petitions.—Petition of John Saxton, for lease of pier No, 24 East River. Granted. Memorial from the counsel to the corpor: ing the amendment of an ordinance relative to the payment of the clerks in his office. Granted. Hose Companies.—Report favorable to farnishing a new hose carriage, to be located on 37th street, near | 16th avenue, to be called Hose Company, N: Adopted. | “Dead Hodies.—Resolution favorable to granting to the rexton of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, permission tore- move the dead bodies at that place, to the new ceme- | tary. on Leng Island. Adopted After disposing of some other business of minor im- ertance. the Board adjourned until the first Monday | n September next. | Boanp or Assistant Atpermen.—This Board met last evening, at 6 o’elock, when no quorum being pre- sent, they adjourned over to 7 o'clock. The Board again assembled at the appointed hour, when the roll was called over, and a quorum answering, the minutes be last mecting were read and approved. Petitions—In relation to grading Pearl street; re- ferred. For asewerin 29th street; referred. Of Ber- nerd Gullielmy, for a stall in Washington Market. For a sewer in Oak street. Papers from the other Board concurred in.—Resolu- | tions in favor of allowing the sum of $2,000 for ex- | pensesto be incurred in reconstructing the rotunda | into public offices. Toamend chap. 36 of corporation ordinance, that vacant lots in the triangular block bounded by Broadway, Fifth avenue, 25th and 26th ion, pray- ttreets, be filled up immediately, under the direction | of the City Inspector. Petition—Of John Saxton, asking for permiesion to lease to the proprietors ct the steamboat Astorin the | | portion of the slip adjacent to | East River. Retolutions—In favor of appropriating » sum of $600, to rebuild engine house No. 11, in Wooster street. In favor of paying the bills, and’ expenses incurred, for | attending the funeral of the late Colonel Baxter, That $1200 be appropriated to build an engine and hose cart house for Nos. 25 and 37. In favor of locating’a hose company in Thirty-reventh street. In favor of light- | ing Centre street with g | Fellow Fever—Communication from the Mayor on d west of pier No. 24, the subject of the yellow fever, with the proceedings of the Board of Common Council of Philadelphia, in the yeer 1788, to prevent the spread of the disease, Ac- | cepted. | In favor of allowing the sum of $250 to William R. | Griffith, as} compensation for injuries received by | him, in consequence of being run over by Hook and | Ladder Company No. 4. Concurred in. Avses-ment list for regulating Twenty-ninth street. | Accepted. | < In favor of allowing owners of property between Waverly Pinee and Eighth street to build a sewer in this locality, at ther own expense. Concurred in Resolution directing that it be referred to the Com ; mittee on the Fire Department, to inquire into the cause of the injuries sustained by William R. Grif- fith, and the culpability of the Hook and Ladder Com- pany No. 4, in producing the same, and the proper ac- tion to be had thereon by this Common Council. Adopted. Rerolution to prevent the removal of the dead from | the First BaptiefChurch, Houston street, during the | present warm weather, Coneurred in, Severn! papers from the Board, in fayor of filling up sunken lots, were concurred in | — Report in favor of improviag and altering grade in } Sullivan street. Concurred in. In favor cf lighting passages in City Hall with gas; and of placing « gas lamp in front of (ae 7th Presby- terian Church. Concurred im. Resolution in favor of amending ordinance relating to the law department, parsed May 8, 1848, by striking out the sixth section thereof, and inserting the fol- lowing, viz:—The Comptroller of the City of New York, is hereby authorized to allow and pay the coun- sel of the Corporation in quarterly payments, the an- nual sum of one thousand six hundred dollars, in liew of all charges for assistance and clerk hire in the con- duct of his business. Concurred in, Ald. Wrenn offered a resotution in favor of appoint- ing Thomas B ‘Tappan President of the Croton Aque- duct Board, to fill the vacancy canted by the death of the late incumbent. James A, Coffin. A “a Nees to lay on the table was carried—nyes, 12; noes The Board adjourned, to meet on first Monday in September, at 6 o'clock, P, M The Hibernia sailed yesterday morning, for Hoelifax and Liverpool, with 89 passengers, and $21,200 in specie. Marine Affairs. Tue Mammorm Steamer New Wonrn,—Owing to rome Flight defect in the adjustment of the slides, and partly tothe intense heat of the sun drying up the greate vsed upon tho ways, as fast as it could be put on, this steamer war not launched yesterday. She was moved about forty feet from her original position, and there remained firm An attempt to draw her off was made with the nid of a steamer, but it was ineffectual. She will be let.off at 11 o'clock this morning, without fail. Snir Extenrnian,—We ave requested by the cabin parrengers of thie sbip, on her Inst passage from Liver- poo, to offer Captain French their thanks for the care, attentions and comforts received at hie hands, while } em borrd b's Soe chip on | sround it. Just above th d concise as one of the old hero's | purchased a steamer at Cincinnati, designing to con- | Diack cloth fringe, and the centre of which is the of Liberty, encireled in The whole decorations are of silver, and make a handsome appearance. Tho ceffin is covered with the American standard. His remains will not be interred until the early part o next week, after the arrival of Colonel Temple, with the nueeniae of the regiment to which he was attached. Tue Weatnen.—Yesterday was another pleasant day, and really presented the appearance of summer, though the thermometer only stood at 82 decrves. ‘There was a gentle breeze from the North alliday, and the evening was much as gave promise of pletsant weather. The pale beams of the new moon, for a short time, added to the beauty of the gathering night. Derantune or Parsipent Roseats, oy Lisenta.— President Roberts, of Liberia, left this city on Monday, hip Isaac Wright, for Liverpool. The object of his visit is to make arrangements, if possible, with the governments of Great Britain and France, to acknowledge the independence of Liberia; that diplo- matic relations may be opened between those govern- ments and that of Liberia, President Roberts deserves great pratre for the manner in which he has conducted the government of his republic, Hy was the son of a Darberin North Carolina, and when the subject of colonization was first agitated he was one of the few who started for the coast of Africa; where, by proper application, be soon beenme conversant with not only the English, but the Latin language. Having agreat deal of perseverance, he commenced the study of Jaw, and was in @ short time the most eminent legal man in the colony; and eventually, after the or- ganization of the republic, he became its President by the free voice of the people, He is a most extraordi- nary man, possessed of @ good mind; there are few with the limited opportunities which he had, who have ever exalted themselves toso high a position, in any country, He carries with him to Europe, letters to the American ministers of England and France, speak- ing of him in the highest terms of approbation as a gentleman and a scholar. He was presented by the Common Council of this city, with a geological survey of New York, and while here veceived every attention | at their hands, In point of talent he stands far above | hie race. in this country; und in Liberia will probably become the greatest statesman of his age. TrrgRecess or THe Common Covnci.—It was unaniffousty resolved by the Common Council, at their meeting last night, to take a regess from the la- bors of their office for one month; and it isan event which may be hailed with pleasure, for there will now be a creation of the nonsensical ‘proceedings which have thus far characterised their carcer. They will spend the recess in travelling, to recruit their health after the laborious duties they have performed, be- ginning to-day. They start this morniag on an ex- cursion to Greenport, and are the ‘distinguished guerts” of the Long Island Railroad Company, Be- fore they again meet, there will be tine for matu e de- liberation, und a wore judicious course of action may be expected from them. Having to def ay their ex- penses themselves, now, for a while, it is probable they will learn a little of the forgotten economy which they have practied so little, Tuk Oop Feitow Association.—At the annual eleo tion ef the I, O. of O, F , State of New York, held at their rooms, National Hall, yesterday, the following named officers were lected for the ensuing year :—For Grand Master, George H. Andrews, of No. 235; Deputy Grand Master, S S. Post, of No, 83; Grand Warden, Andre Froment, of No. 86; Grand Secretary, Benj. J. Pentz, of No. 22; Grand ‘Treasurer, Matthew’ Bird, of No. Grand Chaplain, John G. Sperling, of No. 11; Grand Representatives, John J, Davies, of No. 11, and James W. Hale, of No, 68, A Tau. Business, 1 Trur.—It was reported, yester- day, that a young man, clerk in 2 pawnbroker’s estab- licbmentin Reade street, decamped to England last ith $5000 belonging to his employer. ‘A fire broke out about half past eleven o'clock, night, on the roof of house No. 112 Division street, which was partially destroyed. Supposed to have ori- givated from a defect in the chimney. Souppen Dratu.—The coroner held an inquest yes? terday, at No. 127}g Fourth street, on the body of Ju- lia Ann Clark, aged 38 years, born in New York, wife | of Francis Clark, whocame to her death by the rup- re of a blood-versel in the chest. Verdict accord- ngly. | Dearn pros Exstavstton ~The coroner likewise held | an inquest, at No. 14 Hammond street, on the body of | Samuel MeElvey, aged 26 years, a native of Ireland, | who came to his death by exhaustion caused by | asthma, and accidentally falling into the river, at the | old white fort. Verdict accordingly. Founp Drownen.-Coroner Walters held an inquest | yesterday, at the corner of Franklin and West Streets, on the body of Richard Thompsoa, 50 years of age, found floating in the dock, at the foot of Franklin street. The deccased, it seems, had been | micsing since Friday last, and boarded with a Mrs. Dicks’ in Greenwich street. He was considered » steady men, and used to work in Mr. Brown’s marble yard, but had a very singular practice of going on the dock in the evening after tea, and there faliing asleep, where it is supposed he fell over into the river and was | drowned, The jury rendered a verdict that the de ceased came to his death by drowning. Errecis cr Bovs Fisninc ox tHe Dock,—The Co- roner held an inquest at No. 6 Lewis street, on the body of a boy 7 years of age, by the name of John W. Parrish, who was found ‘in the dock, foot of | Corlies street, drowned, It seems the deceased and another boy went on the dock to fish, and while there | the poor boy accidentally fell intofthe river, and before assistance could be obtained life was extinct. The jury rendered a verdict accordingly. : Bony Fouxp.—The body of young Merriam, s young | lad of promising talents, who was drowned in the Har- ; lem River on Saturday last, was recovered tn Tuesday ps i and taken home to his parents in a leaden coftin, Under the plate is the @ bandsome silver wreath. | } Law Intelligence. Usitep States Disturet Count, August 2,—Before Judge Betts.— Samuel Browne, libellant, vs. James Long, respon dent.—It appeared thas the libellant shipped on board the brig Enterpriee, in the month of May last, at Baltimore, on a voyage to the West Indies, and back to New York, a8 a sailor, The libel alleged, that after libellant went on board, he gave to the respondent $47, to be by him conveyed to New York ; and that he faile to do the same, or to refund it to libellant. The re- spondent’s advocate moved to quash the libel on two grounds: first, that it did not appear by the papers that it was a maritime contract ; on the contrary, it sufficiently appeared that the money was deposited with the respondent for safe keeping: without remu- neration, and not to be conveyed to this or that place ; that according to libellant’s own showing he had re- ceived a part of it back ; and that respondent, at most, 5 could only be considered in the light of a naked baile and if the libellant was entitled to any redress, it wi at common law, in one of the State courts ; he ther: fore contended that a maritime contract was not made out, and the court had no jurisdiction. The second gicund was. that respondent had sworn by affidavit | that he paid the entire of the sum deposited with him | back. On the other side, it was insisted that this was | an unpreeedented application ; it was calling on the court to try the cause on the merits, on the affidavit of | the respondent. His honor said, that if it appared on | the face of the libel that he had not jurisdiction, he | bad no alternative but to dismiss the suit. After some | further direuseion between the advocates on both rides, | leave was given to amend the libel, and the motion to | be renewed at a future doy. | Scrrnron Count, August 2—In Chambers—Before | Chief Justice Oakley—In re Philip Henley, Jr.—Ha- Leas corpus.—In thia case It appeared that in March lest, @ man named John Cominsky marricda woman, | named Virginia Waller, or Warring; that before her | marriage she had an illegitimate child by one Philip Jienley; that soon after the marriage she left Comin- sky, and as healleges, went to reside at an improper house. and rent the child to another house, which he also alleges to be whouse of bad repute. Upon these facts a writ of habeas corpus was granted to Comin- sky. directed to the persons having the custody of the Summary of the Latest News. The proceedings in Congress yesterday were devoid of general interest. In the House, how- ever, two messages were received from the Presi- deut ; one declining to comply with a resolution asking him to furnish a copy of the instructions given to Messrs. Sevier and Clifford, and the other containing a recommendation for filling up com- panies in the army to one hundred men each, which would augment the army proper to sixteen thousand men, exclusive of officers. A letter from General Cass, avowing his inten. tion to veto the Wilmot proviso, in case of his elevation to the Presidency, is said to be in the possession of the editor of the Washington Union. Suppression of the Indian Insurrection In > ti Yucatan, i New OUreans, July 26, 1848. Advices have been received from Yucatan as late as the 8th inst. The Indians are effectually checked, and the white inhabitants, who were driven from their homes, are all returning. General Cass vd the Wilmot Proviso, Wasuineton, August 2, 1848. It is ascertained, beyond doubt, that Mr. Ritehie has a letter from General Cass, in which he states, that, if elected to the Presidency, he wall veto the Wilmot proviso, or any equivalent of it, should it pass Congress. Connecticut, .,Hartrorp, Cr., August 2, 1848, The Free Soil State Convention met in this city to-day. It was composed of men of all parties, who appointed eighteen delegates to the B Convention, consisting of 6 whigs, 6 democrats, and 6 abolitionists, which completed a party or~ ganization. They also elected State and county committees. Whe Western Telegraph. Paicapeiruia, August 2d. The Western Telegraph line is open to Galena and Dubnque, Iowa, miles from St. Louis. The Suspension Bridge at Nivgara. 5 Burrato, Aug. 2, 1848. The hrst experiment ot crossing the ‘Niagara suspension bridge, with horses and carriages, has been successtully made. Mr. Elliott drove the carriage. The scene was very exciting. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. ‘ FIRST SESSION, Senate. Wasminaton, August 2. The Senate convened at the uswal hour, when the Vice President resucied his seat, and called to order. Several petitions were presented, duly received, and referred. COMPENSATING COLONEL JOHNSON FOR MUILDINGS, On motion. the Seva‘ ok up the Dd'll in fayor of compensating Colonel Richard M. Johnson, of Ken- tucky, for buildings used as a Choctaw Aeademy. The bill was then read « third time, and passed, REPAYING ADVANCES MADE IN CALIFORNIA. Mr. Wescorr, of Fi moved to take up the bill in favor of paying advances made in California, by Messrs. Ward and Smith, for the use of government A debate grew up ou this measure between Mr. ‘Wescott, Mr. Dix of New York, Mr. Johnson of Mary- land, Mr. Mason of Virginia, Mr. Benton, and others. The previous question was called fer, when the yeas and pays were taken, and the bill passed, THE BALTIMORE VOLUNTEERS, Mr. Manoum of North Carolina, presented the peti tion of Charles Lee Jones, in answer to a memorial of the Baltimore Volunteers, which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION MILL, After the transaction of some other unimportant | business, on motion of Mr. Atherton, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, the Senate took up the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill. Mr. Arnerton offered aa amendment, in favor of increasing the appropriation. for rent on Winder’s. buildings for the use ef the War Department, which was adopted Some other unimportant amendments were rejected. Those relating tothe Amistad case, and the improve- ment of the Savannah river, were postponed until to- morrow. (The adoption of the latter, reported yester- day, was premature.) EXECUTIVE SESSIONT Mr. Maxcum moved that the Senate go into Execu- tive session, which motion was rejected ; when about 4 o'clock the Senate adjourned over till to morrow, Thursday. House of Representatives. Wepnespay, August 2. The House assembled at ten o'clock, A. M., when the Speaker resumed his seat, and eslled to order. ‘The journal was read and approved. The Speaker signed several enrolled bills, MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. A message was recei-ed in writing from the President of the United States, by the hands of his Private Sec- reiary, in reply toa call of the House for the number of cficers and’ the strength of the army after its re- duction. He repeats his former opinion. that the ar- my should be the same as it was before the war; that is, sixteen thousand men, exclusive of oMcers.’ The message was read, and referred to the Committee of the Whole SECOND MPSSAGT: FROM THE PRESIDENT, ‘The President at tho sume time sent in another mes- rage. refusing to communicate the instructions he had co to commitsioners Sevier and Clifford, which had een called for by the House. on the ground that he deemed it to be incompatible with the public interest. ‘The message was read, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS OF CHEROKEF, INDIANS. The House then, on motion, took up the bill forthe settlement of the claims of the Cherokee Indians. Mr. Tnomrson, of Mississippi, moved to reconsider the whole question. and opposed the bill most urgently. Mr, Gentny, of Tenuessee, replied to Mr. Thompson, and defended the bill. Other members also participated in the debate. Mr. Gentry moved to lay Mr. Thempson’s motion on the table, which was carried, so that the House re- fused to reconsider the bill. EXPEDITION OF AMERICANS INTO MEXIC Mr. Houmes, of South Carolina, said that he wished to offer a resolution asking the President if he had auy knowledge that any expedition of Americans was fit- ting out for Mexico. Objection was mado to the resolution, and it lies over. SENATE BILLS, The House then took up sundry Senate bills, which were read twice. MAIL CONTRACT. The House took up the Senate resolution in favor of restoring the mail contract to the old contractors, be- tween Washington and Richmond. After some brief remarks by several members, Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, moved to lay the resolution on the ‘able. ‘The yeas and nays were ordered on this ques- d decided in the afirmative as follows—yeas 871. OREGON MILL. Mr. Vinton, of Ohio. said that he wished the House to act on the Army Appropriation Bill, but would move that the Houre take up the Oregon ‘Territorial Bill, which was agreed to. ‘The House acted on the amendment respecting the veto power, which was struck out by yeas 132, nays 63. The motion to strike out the ordnance of 1787, was lost by yeas 88, nays 114. ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL. + On motion of Mr. Vintox, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union. Mr. Ashmun, of Massachusetts, chairman, and took up the army appropriation bill. After an explanatory speech from Mr. Vinton, and an administration sperch from Mr. Johnston, of Ten- nessee, the committee rove. Mr. Marsh, of Virginia, has the floor on this question, for to morrow. Mr. Vinton’s resolution in favor of stopping the de- bate on Saturday, at 12 o'clock, was adopted. When, on motion, th joure adjourned over till to-morrow, Thureday. Markets. Burrao, August 2—Receipts within 24 houra :— Flour 1000 bbls. The market for flour was firm, with chid. commanding them to bring him before the judge. ‘Whe parties appeared this morning; Philip Henley, Sen., his reputed father, slso appeared in court’ and claimed him as his son.’ Upon hearing t facts the judge held that Cominsky had no claims whatever, and dismissed the writ. The child was bronght into the judge’s chamber; he appears to be about two years old. Count or Common Pras, August 2—In Chambers. Before Judge Ingraham.—Kemanded—In the matter of wvidelf Nojf.—Some two or three months since it ap- peared that Naff was laboring under a certain disease, and applied to one ot the Justices to be committed to Blackwell's Ieland. inorder that he might be cured. ‘The justice committed him asa vagrant for six month: Upon a cure being effected, he caused a writ of habe corpus to be iseued, to bave himself discharged. Upon hearing the facte,the judge ordered him to be re- manded. Discharged.—Edward Mathews was pep stye am from the United States army, being, at the time of his en- Jietment, and still,a minor, John Jones, Edward Leach, William Painter, George Johnson, John Wallis, Henry Johneon, Jobn Barry, and Thomas Morgan, were ulso discharged from the U. 8. frigate Cumber- land, on the ground of minority. We understaud there are 100 others to be discharged to-morrow (this morning) on the same grounds, A Mayon Inpicren —It is stated that indictments have been found by the United States District Court, during its late term at Chicago, against Mr. the Mayor of Gale WL, for resisting t! States Morehal, astisting in the escape ofan Irish- man, chai the commission of # murder in Ire- ited under the treaty between the Unit- Jreat Britain, Movements of Dist guished 1 nidividaals. Gen, Worth and staff arrived in Washington on Saturday evening. Major Lewis Cass, jr., arrived in Washington en Monday last. Among the arrivals at the Ocean House, Ne- port, wenotes the names of J. B. Laight, of the U. 8. Coast Survey, the Count and Countess de Dion and family, and Signora Truffi. Brg, Gen’l Childs, U. 8. A. and lady, arrived at the Atlantic House, Newport, on the July. John Ross, Chiet of the Cherokee Nation, and family, are sojourning at Congress Hall, Cape tay. an upward tendency ; small sales were made at $4 26 & $4 373g. Corn was firm, with sales of 6000 bushels at 420. Oats were held at dic a 37¢. Whiskey we quote at 19¢ 9 20, No change in provisions. Freights te Albany by canal remain the same. Atnany, August 2.—Receipte within the past 2 hour: Flour, 6600 bbls ; Corn, 9800 bus, Flour was dull, and sales moderate, at $4 04 for common brands, this State, Oswego, &e Corn—sales of 5500 bus. were made, including fint yellow at 550, and round do at 670. Oats—sales of 3000 bus. were made at 450, Whis-. key was quiet. Provisions were selling in a retail way, at previeus prices. New Oneans, July 26, 1848.—Cotton is active, the sales to-day having reached 4000 bales, Flour fs dull. Sugar and molasses without change. In freig! we hear of an American ship taken for Liverpool ‘iase, Exchange is in fair d A. Sporting Intelligence. Trortine.—Two matches come off this afternoon,, over the Union Course, L 1, and, from the sensation evinced in sporting circles, will, no doubt, attract a large attend: ‘The firat match is between King of Terrors and Manhattan. two mile heats, to wagons, for a stake of $800; and the next is between Noll Gwinne: and Lady Ra hay two mile heats, in harnoss, for $400, The Long Irland Railroad Company will afford. every facility of conveyance to those desirous of par ticipating in the sports of the occasion. iteLllgence. wiker Hill Avrora, that it is expected the huge ship of the hae. Vermont, will be launched on or about the 20th of Septem- ber next. \ The U.S. ship Vandalia is to be hauled ap to-. day at the Navy Yard, on the ways from which: the storeship Southampton was launched in Feb., 1846. Tho operation will be coramenced at high: water, The Vandalia is to undergo a thorough yepair, which will probably require a longer ty then the dry dock coeld be spared for = Nor fie Herold, Aug.