The New York Herald Newspaper, August 8, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES . GORDON RDO! N BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. eee The MORNING BDETION to diskrt Niordbreaksast; the frit BURNING EDITION can be Kagel the ‘meeboys at 1 veloc; th tecond RVENING "EDE WEEKLY HERALD—Beery Saturday. for circulation on Bye ealatien, vabecryy Daily ) steam packet day for Buropean ‘ See ie rent trace Bressh aed Merial Laspuatee” “ALL EDITIONS to contain newe received to the moment of te VERTISEMENTS (renewed every morning, andto be pub- the morning ae ng. clits.) at, reasonable ri be written ina plai Me manners the proprietor ‘errors in manusc’ TINTING ben nd with de. ce rs rte he Ons sa of Pt ALL LETTERS by mail, for subscriptions, or sith adver. tieements, to be post paid, or the postage will be ded the cia \RRESPONDENCE, containing ienporte Cy Teieaee any quarter of the world; if used will tal ent news, ‘der all : : NOTICE token of anonymous communications, What- ever is intended for insertion must be authenticated bg the name ‘and address of the tcriter; not necessarily for cation, bug sre Guaranty of his good faith, We cannot Teturn rejected “ALL PAYMENTS to be made in advance, AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Nick or wx Woons— Fortvuns0. NIBLO’S, ASTOR PLACE.—Sux Sroors ro Coxquan— Love Lavens ar Locxsurns. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street.—Irarian Bar eaxp—Lvcy pip SHam Amourn—Le Diante Rove, CASTLE GARDEN, Battery.—Monsreur Jaqurs—Dovrre Beopen Room—Posr or Honor. SOCIETY LIBRARY, Broadway, corner of Leonard street— Camrpe.i’s Minsrnens—Ernorian Sixerne, &c. PANORAMA Broadway, near Houston. —Baxvarn's PANORAMA OF THE URI AND Missussirr: Rivers. MINERVA ROOMS, Broadway.—PanoRama oF GENERAL Tayionr's Mmucan CamPaien. PANORAMA ROOM. corner Broadway and Walker street— Hawincron's Dionamas oF THE CREATION OF THE WORLD anp DELven. LYCEUM, Staten Island—Cunuwrv's MinstRets—Ernorian ‘Srveine, &e. inf Ft New York, Tucsday, August 8, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald. Avgust 7, Mor betwee cee cee ceren cee 20/502 copies, ‘The publication of the Morning Edition of the Herald com- meneed yeste: 15 minutes before 3 o’slock, and finished at 10 minutes past lock; the first A! .on Edition commenced ‘20 minutes past 1 o'clock, and finished at 20 minutes before 2 Seloeks the second at$ clock, and finished at 15 minutes past ‘o'eloe! The Irish Demonstration, The Irish meeting at Vauxhall Garden, last evening, was a tremendous affair. It wes the largest demonstration of the kind ever held in this country. We give as full a report of its proceed- ings as circumstances permit. Amnudst the crowd and confusion, it was almost impossible tor the speakers to make themselves heard, or for the re- porters to take notes. Electioneering In Congress. The character of the debates that have taken place in Congress since the nominations at the Baltimore and Philadelphia Conventions were made, is derogatory to the members of that body, disgraceful to the country, and calculated to lower us in the estimation of the whole world. There can be no question that the moral influence exerted in Europe by our government and institu- nens, had a paramount influence in driving Louis Philipe from the throne of France, and in estab- ishing arepublic in that country. The same in- foonce, no douct, impelled his Holiness Pope Pius the Ninth, to embarn 0n that career of reform and erty, which has characterised him since his ac- cession 'o power; and there is eYery reason to be- lieve that it has been felt in Ttaly a2d Germany. That it is acheving a wonderful work in ;reland at the present ume, no one acquainted with the history and working ot parties in that country, for a@ few years past, will deny. Great, however, as has been the influence which the United States have exerted on the destinies of the Old World, 1 promises to be yet greater, and not to stop in its course until every government im Europe shall have modeled after ours,or until the people of that quarter of the world shall be as free as we are in the United States. We are informed that the National As- sembly of France, while engaged in forming a new constitution for that country, had the federal con- stitution of this country before them, as a chart or a model, and that it was actually translated and sold im great numbers, in the chambers, by the news venders of the Capitol, in pamph- let form. In addition to this, our past his- tory and experience, as a republic, have been closely investigated ; statistics concern- ing our growth and extension, our system of schools, our finances, commerce, products— agricultural and mechanical—in fine, everything that could tend to threw light on the workings of our republican institutions, has been carefully studied. The proceedings of our legislative bodies have been read with a degree of interest that they never before excited, and greater than meantime the real business of the nation—motions of the gravest importance and involving con- sequences of great moment, are passed by and entirely neglected, in order that those electioneering members may carry out their pur- poses. We hope their constituents understand the game which they are playing. It is full time that these gentlemen were made to uader- stand their position, and we hope their constitu- ents will give them some light on the subject when they return home. But the greatest evil attending those displays, 1s the bad efiect whieh, at this particular crisis of the world, these disreputable scenes will have on the character and standing of ths great republic. What will the people of France, of Germany, Italy, and Ireland think of us, when, after con- cluding a war, and on the eve of a Presidential election, they see our halls of legislation converted toa Billingsgate, in which charges, criminations, and recriminations, are the order of the day. And all this, too, done for the purpose of influencing the free and independent people of this country in the exercise of their rights at the ballot box. Let Congress adjourn as soon as possible, for the credit of the country; but, thank fortune, it must and will soon adjourn. AnoruER Arremrr at Compromise. — We see indications of another attempt being soon made to make some compromise on the question of the extension of slavery to the new territories, during the present session of Congress. We do not think that there is, at the present time, any probability of any such compromise being agreed upon, nor do we think it at all advisable to make another movement with that view. We are as much in favor of a just and legitimate compromise on this subject as any one can be; but it should be ap- proached with calmness and deliberation. The proceedings of the House of Representatives, in summarily rejecting, by a large majority, the bill passed by the Senate, throwing the responsibility of deciding the question on the Judges ef the Su- preme Court of the United States, proves that the members of that body are not in a fit state to again touch it; and the utter and complete failure of the Senate committee to agree to any proper compromise, proves the same, as far as that body is concerned. The subject should, in our opinion, be allowed to go over for this session, and until after the Pre- sidential election, when the men ot all parties, in the North, as well as in the South, will have re- flected and cooled down, The ultras, of both par- ties, are in a state of high excitement, and neither one set nor the other appears. disposed to recede an inch from the position which ,jt has respective- ly taken. By the way, that north-east storm which pre- vented Daniel Webster from speaking a s:tort time since, appears to have subsided, and we are led to believe that the aga has condescended to shin’ out once more, for we perceive that that distinguish ed statesman has been prevailed upon to go to Washt- | ington, and speak on the newly proposed compro- mise on the slavery question. We are informed that he left his residence in Marshfield, so cele- brated forclam chowdere, to speak on the compro- mise, and ere this, no doubt, he has reached the capital. He has been written to by some of his friends, who desired to hear the views of the ex- pounder of the constitution on this vexed question; and in case the subject be again entered into, he will, no doubt, enlighten the nation on it. Weare glad that the north-easter has stopped; and sincerely hope that the elements will con- tinue propitious until Mr. Webster shell have given us his opinion on the merits of General Taylor as a candidate for the presidency, and on other mat- tex and things connected with the ensutng eicc- tion. Stave or EnGuanp.—One would sup, > seek teat nising from a perusal of the English papers, «.- their country never was in a more powerful condi- tion, either to suppress domestic insurrection, or to resist foreign aggression. ‘They affect to care little or nothing about the chartists in England and Scotland; and less, if possible, in regard to the Irish repealers. They speak as if the government was all-powerful—equal to any emergency that might arise, from within or without—and a senti- ment of overweening confidence in England’s sta- bility and strength, pervades every line of their journals. Tt 18 a good thing for nations, as well as indivi- duals, to have confidence in themselves ; for confi dence is strength, to a great extent; but it is sheer deception and madness to everrate such a feelmg, or depend too much upon it. In our opinion—and we think facts will bear us out in 1t—England has not been so weak in centuries, as she is at present. She possesses, to be sure, a powerful standing ar. my, which in former days has sustained her ; but soldiers are not now what they formerly were. similar doings of any other country in the world. The United States is, indeec, looked up toas a guide by the revolutionary countries of Europe; the expenses of our simple form of government are contrasted with those of monarchies; and our omphantly illustrated on the other side of the Antic by our successes and brilliant exploits, by our army and navy, during the recent war with | %! °” Jedge, through the medium Mexico. <rery sort of know! eater: thent tn SOU No country since * -" 1 of the press, has ween ys. ‘~otric tele- occume? . p ‘ _ axe creation of the world has _.u 80 proud end honorable a position as the United States have held since eruptions in Europe broke out in Paris by the revolution which sent Louis Philippe a wanderer on the bosom of the English Channel. Nations as old almost in cen- vuries as we are in years, have tured their atten- tion to us, throwing to the four winds of heaven their own long experience, and eagerly etudying that of a republic but little more than half a cen- tury old. i Such being the proud position of theUnited States in thie respect, what a lamentable spectacle do we not present in another! It would be supposed thet, am view of those things, the members of our ederal Coogress, the representatives of all the States composing this vast confederacy, would cel themselves under an additional obligation to maintain the honor and interests of the country, nud to-do nothing that would detract from its dig- yoty, or that would lower us in the estimation of the world. Yet what do we see at present, and what have weseen since the nomnationsat Balti- more and Philedelphia? No sooner were those nominations made than the adherents of each candidate commenced an attack on their oppo- nents; and in order to make it eflective, resorted to means and measures disreputable to themselves ae individuals, and doubly so as representatives of the American people. Charges were made, in- volving morality and honesty, though not ex- presely put on that ground; and at the present tume the hails of Congress resound with them. General Vase has been directly acevsed of de- manding and receiving more pay than he was en- titled to; of having im fact fleeced the treasury out of money unlawfully. Motion after mouon hae been made for the production of documents to substantiate those assertions; and then, as if not to be outstripped in this vile business, the oppo- nente of the whig candidate, without, in the same words, charging similar abuses, call for similar documentson the other side. It isnot one day or one week that the time of Congress has been oceu- pied in this; way but day after day and week after week, thove things are harped upon ; and every at- tempt that the ingenuity of politicians could de- vise, has been resorted to, for the purpose of making out a case that would, in the estimation of the country at large, be available for depreciating and lowering in public estimation, the respective candidates. ‘Thue it has been with Congress; thus it is with them at present, and thus no doubt it will continue n of the session, which, € to be until the terminat we are happy 10 ser, is pear at band fire on irié7s oF foes, just as they were told. They never dared to reflect on thei question their propriety. Now, however, the case firength as a naval and military power is tri- ie Appar beets hae ee ich mi Great advances over ~ Hitherto they have been mere machines—mere in- struments to do the bidding of their officers, and ‘ry orders, or to call in s,atter. The dissemination ages; besides, we have had the eres. graph, improvements in locomotion, ocean steam navigation, and a general expansion of the human mind on all subjects. The eflects of these changes are seen in Europe. Every man there is more or less a politician, and can give reasons for the doctrine which he enter- tains, The military of England have participated in this expansion of intellect, and cannot be classed with the same description of persons thirty years ago. They too have become poli- ticians, and generally of the most liberal kind; and have recently, on several occasions, shown how they would act in the event of an insurrection m Ireland. Let them fail in their loyalty, and refuse to fight against either the chartists in Eng- land or the repealers in Ireland, and this, the greatest portion of England’s strength, 1s with- drawn from her, or, possibly, may be directed against her. ‘We may be right or wrong in this view; at all events, there is every probability of the matter being decided in a short time, for, at the last accounts, affairs in Ireland were nearing a crisis very rapidly. if an insurrection has broken out there, and the Irish portion of the military have fraternized with the people, England will have re- ceived her severe, perhaps a death blow as a monarchy. The chartists of England will, no doubt, avail themselves of the circum- stances to obtain their six points; and then will come a crash that may Jay in ruins the: whole fabric of that gevermment. But, even, should such not have taken place, and even were the whole military to remain loyal, we doubt the capacity of the Knglish government to sustain itself avainst a unted moversent om the part of the Irish and the chartists, and suck an union ap- pears to have been tormed. The next steamship may bring us news of great importance from England. At all events, the news will be very interesting for some time to come. Maus ror Evrore.—The steamship Europa, Captain Lott, will leave Boston to-morrow noon, for Halifax and Liverpoo)!. Her letter bags will close in this eity at half-past 3 o’clock this after- noon. ‘The Weekly Herald for Europe will be ready for delivery at 12 o’clock to-day. Treaty of Commence aND NAviGaTION With Mecxiexnvne-Scawents.—We give, in another column, a copy of the treaty recently concluded be- tween Mecklenburg-Schewrin and the United Statee, Ji secures many advantages to us, and will, undoubtealy, be very beneficial to the various ntereste of thie country | Hall, to give them an appetite for more canvass-backs and iced champagne on their return; in trailing for weak fish on the bosom of that beautiful bay; in Nortn Canoiina Evection.—The returns have been sent in from twenty-three counties in North Carolina, and show, thus far, a democratic gain of about 1300, As to the State Legislature, the loss and gain is about equal on both sides, so that the political complexion of that body 18 not changed, by the returns made up to this time. * The election is said to be carried on with considerable spirit ; and North Carolina has suddenly become an ob- ject of great interest to politicians hereabouts. The following table will give a view of the votes, majorities, and variations, from the result of the election of 1844:— 1848. 1844. Ce Whig. Den, Whig. Dem. ae | 1293 1044 1374 557 1023 703 lol = oo oan — 75 maj. 494 499 ‘540 600 530 692 583 878 300 = 663 232 207 — 556 lab -_ 1300 lb — ee hagorpanl” = cH us 740 = - 250“ - 181 - dol « = 55 = 108 « 36 a - 362 « — 206 93 - 136 on i - 155 = 78 - 26 = 460 1073 500 586 107 . 528 678 13 Guilford... .... . +1200 1920 463, Total..... 9929 10223 9929 Dem. maj.... 304 Dem. gain .......+++++ 1055 The returns have also been reecived from Pitt county, but came to hand in such an evidently erroneous shape, that we have not included them in the table. Doubtless, other returns will be sent on by telegraph before the Herald goes to press ; if so, they will be found under the telegraphic head. A despatch has been received from Fayetteville, which announces that the whigshave elected their candidate for Governor. The wnters do not, how- ever, enlighten us as to how they received the in- formation, nor do they give any data, but simply announce the fact, when 58 counties had yet to be heard from. Bisnor Hugues anp THE Irish ConrEDERATION, We published an article last week in reply to the leader in the organ of the Bishop of Saturday, the 29th of July, charging the chiefs of the Irish movement with infidelity and disobedience to the rules and discipline of the Roman Cathclic Church, and justifying the charge by a vague re- ference to approved treatises on moral theology, without giving names, dates, &c. ‘We called upon nim to give us nthe next number of the organ, some clue to where those approved treatises ure to be fouxd, with the names of their authors, &c.; but he has dodged the question. He, however, continues to publish extracts and arti- cles from foreign journals, hostile to the Irish peo- ple, and to their demands for justice. Amongst them are those of the London Tablet, with which hy seems to be particularly enamored, for he has pub,ished each of the article ‘of that paper in ex- tenso. This 1s Singular, because ©’Connell, who was in polities ana .eligion, the beau ideal of the Bishop’s fancy, declarec! that the editor of the Tablet was the most accomp:.'shed political charlatan of the present age. We au not endorse that denuncia- tion; we never endorsea @nything that fell from O'Connell, because we knew’ that at theftume he was loudest in his professions £f patriotism, and attachment to the Irish people, he wo truckling to the British government, and obtaining’ from it places for his frends and retainers. Events hue since shown that our estimate of his sincerity at the time was correct; and we hazard nothing in saying, that a very Jarge majority of the Irish peo- ple are now convinced of his tergiversations. On, Bz Tuanxrut.—We are pleased to have it in our power to inform our readers that the Com- mon Council of thie dirty city of ours have ad- journed their canvass-back duck supper, in the City September ext; and more than this, that they have actually gone on 4 jollification spree to the sea shore, somewhere on the sands of Peconic Bay, we believe, where they ere amusing them- selves with snuffing in the sea breeze, in order to digging for clams, with their breeches turned up; and 1n laving their aldermanic proportions, like so maZV porpoises, in the waters of the ocean. We do not kw what we have done to entitle us to this favor, anc! our only regret is, that they are ever tocome back. We believe that Greenport, at the termmation of the ‘ong Island Railroad, 1s their rendezvous, and from \2e bottom of our hearts we pity the inhabitants of that p!%ce on ac- count of the affliction. Let their ducks be Kept out of the way—for there is danger ef decapi- tation; and let those hungry ‘officials be con- fined as much as possible to clams and other shell fish. This 1s the only method we can advise the people of Greenport to pursue in this the hour ot their trial; but if they can prevail upon those aldermen to stay all the winter with them, in spite of the prospect of a dearth, if not actual famine, they would confer a favor of no mean kind, on the unfortunate people of New York, by doing so, "Tym French Government.—The Fretici? Mini try, on the 2ist ult., was composed of the following gentlemen :— . Cavaignac. President of the Council. ¥ of Foreign M. M of Commerce. * President of the Nat, Assembly. We give this list, to set those right who are now watching the progress of events in the French republic; and because of the several individual changes in the ministry that have taken place since Cavaignac took the reins of government. We mention the name of M. Marrast in the list, merely to show the character of the government; he has no voice in the ministry. Tus German Emprre.—The great movement in Germany is now headed by : Arch Duke John Vicar General of the Empire. M. Schmerling: Minister of State. M. Heckscher. Minister of Justice M. Von Gager: -President of the Assembly. ‘These are the leaders of the liberal move- ment in Germany. They are watched by the crowned heads around them. Although the Arch Duke is one of the royal family, he sympathises with the people. i Crpa.—At Trinidad, on the 2ist ult, all was quiet. Capt. Dunham, of the bark Clarissa Rich, who left there on the above date, says that several arrests were made, and the prisoners sent to Ha- vana for confinement. Among those arrested were the lieads of the families of the Cnogars and Sancheos. . Port av Princ letter received at Phila- From Centrar. America.—Capt. Jones, of the brig Broome, arrived yesterday, says that a pri- vate letter had beem received at Savanilla from Bogota, with the information that the port of Sa- vanilla was expected to be open for importation im July, and the canai, from Carthagena to the river Magdalena, would also be delivered over by the engineer, Mr. Totten. The steamer Magda- lena, which had been blown up, is nearly ready, her boilers having arrived safe from New York. ‘The Broome has on board a boa constrictor ten feet long, and a young panther. The coming Presidential election in New CGira- nada now occupies the attention of all the journals there. The two candidates are Don Joaquin Jose Gori and Don Jose Hilario Lopez ; and the few papers we have received are filled with the var- ious merits and demerits of these candidates. The election will take place next November, and from all appearances, every thing will go off quietly, whichever candidate gains the day. Musical and Theatrical. Bowery Tneatre,—The largest audience we have ever seen within the walls of a theatre, assembled here last evening. The pieces selected for the entertain- ment of the patrons of this large and beautiful thea- tre, are of the right eharacter to suit the people of that location, and hence the great success of the proprie- tor. “Nick of the Woods” was the first piece pre- sented; the part of Bloody Nathan by Mr. T. Duff, and that of Roaring Ralph Stackpole by Mr. Winans, Deing the first appearance of these celebratel actors. The entire piece was very ably sustained throughout by the excellent stock gcompany now engaged at the Bowery; and when the drama was concluded, Mr. T. Duff and Mr. Winans were called before the curtain, and received the ui Imous cheers of the audience, The amusements terminated with the grand fairy ex- 2a of “ Fortunio.’? We have before noticed the ae et Miss Mary Taylor in the character of the Hon. Miss Myrtina; ‘and have only to repeat that every part was well filled, and all passed off with reat eciat. The same pieces will be ployed this even- ing, when, no doubt, another crowded house will be the consequence. Mr. Stevens seems to be a very ac- tive Manager, as also a good actor; and with Burke, Winans, Duff, Tilton, Hall and Jordan, and a number of other excellent comedians, we arejnot sur- prised in; seeing that this theatre meets with such great success. Nisxo’s Turanne.—A most fashionable and nume- rous audience graced this elegant theatro last evening. The lower tier of boxes presented a really beautiful appearance, filled as they were with most elegantly attired ladies, and the whole theatre presented a most brilliant appearance. The attraction of the evening was the performance of Shakspeare’s comedy of the “ Merry Wives of Windsor,” cast in a most admirable manner. This comer as all our readers probably know, was written by Shakspere to exhibit the effect of the gentle passion of love on the fat Knight, the im- mortal Falstaff. The story goes, that he wrote it at the especial request of Queen Elizabeth, whe desired much to see how the Knight would deport himself un- der such circumstances. The plot of the piece is doubtless known to all—how the old Knight addresses the merry wives of Windsor, Mrs.t¥ord and Mrs. Page, with amorous letters; and how they, to revenge them- selves, lead him on, through all kinds of mishaps—the famous smothering in the muck-basket—the thrashin of him, under the guise of the old fortune-teller until the final denouement at the Hunter’s Oak, in Windsor forest. The various scenes with the wives and the jealous husband Ford, or Master Brooks, as Falstaff thinks him, and all the delightful by-play of Shaks- peare’s inimitable humor, make this part of Fal- st&ff one of the most difficult of Shakspeare’s charac- ters. Mr. Hackett has made Falstaff’s character an especial study, we believe, and he eertainly hasa full and clear conception of the author; and rform- ance of the part is generally admitted to be excellent. Some points in it might be altered, in our opinion, but certainly he is the best Falstaff we have seen on the stage for many a day. Mr. Vandenhoff played the of Ford, the jealous husband, and very well he did it too. We regret to that, when this gentleman made his appesrance on stage, some persons among thi dience were so far forge tfal of what is due toa pal le aseembly, as to hiss him The repeated and Ly rounds of applause which this elicited from the very it jority of those nt, quickly silenced this Eiivial ir. This mixing up personal feelings with the public opinion regarding an actor on the stage. to say the least, very injudicious. Chippendale mad an excellent Slender, who, after all his aspirations after ‘‘ Sweet Ann Page,’ ane 80 wofully taken in by a “lubberly boy.” Miss Telbin and Mrs. Maeder were most merry and bewitching Wives of Windsor, and we wish our limits would allow us to speak at length of the excellence of their formances, as well as of the rest of the company. Indeed, the comedy went off most creditably and Driltantiy. ‘To-night, Mr. W. J. Hamrond, the eminent English comedian, will make his first 2OW toan American audience. His fame has seded hii?, and we bespesk for hima good recep- ba Mee ‘will appear as Tony Lumpkin and Risk, in Hon. He . ~ “onquer” and “ Love Laughs at Lock- She Stoops to. . ~ sarts will all be well filled. smiths.” The various . ‘sntiful house was very Bunron’s Tuzatne.—This bew. “aan family's well attended last evening, and the Leu. “M1 og performances, and the new burlesque formed the wv... fare. The Lehman family are really most graceful and astonishing pantomimists, and are worthy successors of the famous Ravels. Nothing can be more elegant and at the same time surprising, than their various feats of strength; and yet the ease with which they are gone is such, that at the moment of seeing them done, one does not imagine how extraordinary is theaction. Marzetti, the successor of Gabriel, has as keen an ion of the ludicrous as that it fa- yorite had, and is well able to fillall his parts. The new burlesque was performed last evening with great ap- lause. It is a decided hit, more so than any vurlesque at has been produced im New York for years. ‘the hits at the times are capital, and the formidable assem- Dlage of the various standards of the pills of the day, in the last scene, is a capital take off on the stereatype manner of closing scenes of the romantic school of dra- mas. To-night an excellent bill is presented, for which wo refer to our list of advertisements. Tue Monrvaisias.—These wonderful dancers, who have acquired so much fame throughout the United States, where they have met with a success equal, if mot superior, to that which they obtained in Europe, and which preceeded them across the sea, took their depar- ture yester,’4y morning for the Canada, on their way to Montreal, whee they have been engaged by the mana- of the Theavte Royal. No douse they will obtain fr'ibat French elfy, where for artistiosl is tural taste, a reception similar to that which they had in every place where they \d. We hope to see the comPAny of ballet of Mr. Bartholomin again, during the next month of September, when they will return from Canada, and we do not hesitate to them another lustive engagement, as well for fame as for peor. - Castix Garven.—This elegant and fashionable place of amusement, at which is engaged one of the ‘best companies of actors now present in our city, is: in our opinion, the most cool and comfortable locagion to enjoy an agreeable evening, and inhale the pure air of the admirable bay of New York. The comediett> tray he inet Question” was well perfe - Bt pees whe ure cast in it, and Mr. He" cans served, as usual, the most unbounded > de. drew forth great laughter. Mr. Nic’ eand pretty and talented daughter were, and his ciated. Mise Nickinson. wor we rot Ly appre seen at her début ot the Olympic Theatre, has mack improved since that Son v3 He, figure is now very q bie; her fa ve, witty, and her elocu- tion natural. |W mx she will become a faverite actressin New Yor’. ‘The entertainments ceneluded with the “Post of Honor,” which was 4 with it ensemie by the same actors who appeared im the Kirst vaudeville. The bill for this event very at- tractive, and, no doubt, it will reach aim, and draw many persons to the place of Messrs. French and Heiser. Campnect’s Minstrexs, who have commenced ries of conc at the Society Library, in Broadway, most jent band of singers, and also excel- t musicians. They have been lox\; before the lie, in various parts of the country, and also y in this city, and have always been very great favorites. They have determined to give extra fine concerts this present series; and as their list of songs is long, and com: many new and original ones, we doubt not all who visit them will be delighted with them. They to-night and every night during the week. Cunisty’s Muvstxecs will play this evening at Staten Island, and to-morrow evening at Williamsburg. Their immenee reputation will secure them full houses wher- ever they go. ce. 8, AN ‘he Court sat late this City In ee Dera or THE ele DMUND pea ae pute ot was yesterday ‘noon, Edmund id Ea. At th Leer hy Tg Grace uni mn, Esq. e appoint Church was crowded, with those who joined’ in the solemn mourning. The bier was placed at the foot of ofthe centre nd when the coffin was opened, instead of the decaying form, the features were as na- tural as in life, and what was most extraerdinary, there was a flush upon the cheeks. Thousands crowded to take @ last look at the veteran. The ceremonies were performed by the Rev. Dr. Taylor, after which the re- mains were removed to St. Mark’s Church for inter- large number of the members of the his- profession were present on the occasion. The Mayor and several of the most influential gentlemen of the site have determined to call a meeting at the Astor House, at eight o’clock on Friday evening, to de- vise some measures for the relief of the widow and children of the deceased ; and it is lewagg- coe! fp say, that amon the large circle of warm friends of Mr. Simpson, his widow and children will find that relief so much needed in the hour of sorrow and affliction. ‘The remains of Mr. Simpson were deposited in the rear ofthe tomb ofthe late Mr. Price, and in the vicinit: be grave of Mr. John Barnes, in St. Mark’s Chure! Most Daninc Arrempt at MuRpeR anv Roppeny.— One of the most daring and adroit attempts at murder and robbery was perpetrated at the corner of Adams and Johnson streets, Brooklyn, about 9 o'clock last night, by @ German, named Lewis Kraut, upon another German and wife, by the name of Behm. It Sppeare that there was an intimacy of long standing between the families of Behm and Kraut, and there was a constant friendly communication kept up be- tween them, They were together on Sunday afternoon, when Behm told Kraut of his success in business, having laid up several hundred dollars from his gro- cery store, at the above named place. The: ited onthe most friendly terms, and Kr aut d at the house of Behm in the evening, and complained of be- ing somewhat indisposed. He was then very kindly tendered cup of tea, which he refused, saying he should like to have a drink of cold water. Behm im- mediately started for the pump, about two blocks dis- tant; and scarce bad he left the house when Kraut, supposing the money might be in the drawer of a bureau, which was standing in the room, made an attempt to force one of the locks. Mrs. B. immedi- ately interposed, and tried to prevent him, when he drew a sword cane, with a blade about twelve inches long, and plunged it into her cheat, the blade entering the lobe of the left lung. She held on to him, and struggled as best she could, until he inflicted two other wounds in the chest, one in the abdomen and one in the left leg. She then, from loss of blood, fell to the floor, and the villain robbed the till of the store of about $5 in change, but was unable to find the place where the money. of which Behm had spoken in the afternoon, was deposited. He was then about leay ing the house, and meeting Behm in the yard, gave him a violent blow on the right side of the head, with aseven pound iron weight, which felled him to the ground, after which he stabbed him several times in whe Jace and breast with the same weapon he had so wantonly used in wounding the wife. Behm, as best he could, gave the alarm, and the assassin fled to this city. The most diligent search was made for him during the whole night, and Peeetaen, morning, about six o'clock, officer Higgins, of Brooklyn, found him at foot of Courtlandt street, just in the act of going on board one of the Albany boats. He again attempted escape, and, before his capture, severely cut the hand of the officer with a knife. He had with hima man, who, no doubt, was an accomplice, who also struck the offi- cer a violent blow while he was arresting him. Krautis aman of about thirty-five years, of athletic propor- tions. He was in the employ of Lewis Tappan, of this city, asa porter, and resided in Prince street, Brooklyn. At 11 o’clock yesterday morning Mrs. B. was insensible, and not the slightest hope is entertained of her recovery Mr. B. is not so badly wounded, and will probably re- cover. This case of villainous atrocity fully equals the attempt made upon the life of Mr. Hotchkiss; and it really seems the heretofore quiet “City of Churches” is fast becoming the scone of more tragical ontrages than anyof her sister cities. Krautis confined in prison, and will no doubt suffer the utmost rigor of the law. Since writing the aboveitis reported that Mrs. Behm died, at # quarter past 11 o’clock, from the effects of her DastanpLy and Brvrat Ourrace.—The spirit of villainy seems to have crossed the river and gone to work in earnest in this city, too. A most brutal as- sault was made about six o’clock Sunday afternoon on Fifth avenue, near Forty-fifth street. by a party of dastardly rufflans, upon the persons of two youths, named Peter Burgess and E. Vanderbeck, who hat been, for some days past, on a visit to thelr old com- panions, at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. They were quietly walking along enue, conversing in their language of signs, being deprived of the senses of speech and hearing, when they were attacked by these ruffians, without the slightest cause, and most inhu- manly beaten. The life of young Vanderbeck is said to be without hope. ‘The officers of the law should ever be on the alert, on these avenues, tor they are con- stantly, on tite Sabbath, filled with desperadoes of every character, and the attention of the police has been called to th outrages which are constantly practised. The villains escaped, and it is probable they will altogether ey ede the pursuit of justice. Tue Omnisvs Driver $-—In consequence of the in- dignation meeting of the drivers of the omnibuses of the city, those of several lin.®8 were discharged yester- day morning. At this meetimg on Sunday, it was stated by several that t! ‘stors had ordered them torun other lines off, they y,vould stand by them; and that may possibl: the reason.’ Why they were so suddenly dismissed service, t1*¢ employers not feeling disposed to have their faults, wh, eh were thrown upon the drivers, thrown upon the pub, «¢- In conse- quence ox the want of knowledge, or car ‘lessness of fome of the new drivers, yeste: ry: there we."¢ accidents, one of whic’ Tesulted in the seriou.’ Injury of @ man who was driving a wag” in Broadway. One bf the 7*W drivers rushed upon the Wagon with such iolence as to Tuutllate It very mu ant Srey is river violently upon paving. If the props!elr ey: enseesg tor have now drivers, it would be well for them to look for competent careful men, oF they will surely lose more money by the oia ones, with drivers all their supposed. stealings. haye heretofore had to bear theirowns of the public for loafing in Broadway; but there was quite as much of that y as ever, and if the tors were not aware that they were dilatory, and that by consent or command these new men, many of whom were never on the box of a stage before, would notso soon have learnt the business. A large number of the drivers assembled in the Park yesterday morning, and after termined most them on iy, Sunday. They express their willingness to to the public. if their emplo) ut it was impossible to please were so directly opposite; and as their bread depended upon the pleasure of their employers, ref had to ol thelr orders. There is a probability of truth in statement, bécause, when a poor man has a family de- pendent ‘upon him for céoport, and is Gopeveest upon is daily labor for that suppor., 8@ Would frequently submit to things which his spirit would scorn, ‘ Srriovs Accwent--Loss or hon afternoon, Mr. John MeCull Neth wig ne Gone ‘Williams and Mr. Joseph P. Wilson started for Jersey City in a small sail boat, amd when about ha’; wa; acrofs, the wind being strong, by some m' .«~ 'y ment of the sail, the boat was capsized, ~ en lame, in consequence of not knowi~ "0d Mr. Wee was drowned. Mr. Wilson, bein #8 how to swim, mer, caught Mrs. McC: + 4 @f excellent swi “ after a bard effort, reach t} a8 she was sinking. an life. He plunged into ‘+6 shore, thereby saving her was safely Py bes fe river as soon asthe lady he found Mr. M _a@ swam again to the boat, when exbaust .eCullogh clinging to the sides almost sistance it held him up as best he could, until as+ situe’” “ arrived and rescued both from their perilous I ‘foo much praise cannot be gwarded to af, Wilson for his undaunted energy in saving the Lire of the lady, at the risk of his own, The body of ‘Mr, Williems bas not yet been recovered. Accipextat DratH.—The Coroner held an inquest esterday, at the foot of 13th street, on the body of a 10 years of age, born in Ireland, by the name of Jobin ughes, who was Play} around a derrick, a machine used for hoisting timber, at the foot of 16th street, when the timber slipped, and a heavy piece fell upon the deceased, injuring him so severely that he died in a few minutes. The jury rendered a verdict accordingly. sknious, Kepines —A man named Timothy Haley, residing at No. 44 Hubert street, accidentally fell in’ the cellar of house No. 440 Hudson street, on Satur- day night, by which one of his legs was broken. Pine —A ire bro! ut on Sunday, in a frame house in 61st street, near avenue A, which was entirely de- stroyed. THROWING Vitriot Acaix.—Some rascals have be- The Senate was engaged on a variety of subjects yesterday. The most important, however, was the Oregon bill, and the introduction of the Wil- mot proviso among }ts provisions. In the House, the proceedings were of a miscellaneous character, The latest election returns from North Carolina indicate a continued gain for the democrats. From Kentucky, but partial returns from one city have been received. These show a falling off in the whrg vote since the Presidential election an 1844, Affairs in Washington. Wasuineron, August 7, 1848. The Senate had the Oregon bill under cons deration for an hour or so to-day. The Missouri compromise, put in as a qualifier to the proviso, meets with very small favor. Mr. Niles, of Con- necticut, and Mr. Mason, of Virginia, being equally opposed to it: At two o’clock the Senate went into executive session, te hear Colonel Benton on the fiftieth in- stalment, against General Kearney’s promotion. We understand that the offer of the Hudson’s Bay Company, of all their property in Oregon; south of 49, fora million dollars, has been laid before the Senate for their advice. We shall keep you apprised of the Oregon bill, but the case looks dark to-day. Oregon, too, may be laid over till December. Later from Cuba. Purapetrnia, August 7, 1848, The brig Columbia arrived at Savannah on Wednesday, four days from Cuba, and reports all quiet. Kentucky Election. Lovisvinie, Ky., Aug. 7—11 P. M. The vote for Governor in this city affords the following comparative result :— 1848. 1844, Crittenden, (whig.) Clay. Louisville. ...... . 998 maj. 773 maj. 398 Whig loss. at pps Nothing further ha gathered from the re- turns of the first day’s vote sufficiently definite to warrant another despatch, and the office was there- fore olosed for the ni Barrimorse, Aug. 7, 1848. Governor. Democrat. In the Legislature, there is one democratic gain in Craven county, and one whig gain in Chowan. The impression at Norfolk, yesterday, was, that Reid was elected. All whig members in Anson, Montgomery, and Richmond counties have been elected to the’ Lg gislature. ‘ The democratic majority for Governor in twenty- eight counties heard from, amounts to 1,300. The democratic gain in the Legislature, in the same counties, amounts to 7, and whigs 4. Pererssura, Va., Aug. 7—11 P. M. The democratic gain in 43 counties, for Go- vernor, compared with the election for Governor in 1844, 1s 1,700. If the democrats gain three more members, they will secure the legislature, and the election of a United States Senator in the place of Mr. Badger, whose term expires in 1849, P. S.—This is the last despatch relative to the North Carolina election to-night, as the mail to Raleigh has failed. Lieut. Rogers, of Uniontown, Pa., died at Vera Cruz, of fever, on the 2lst of July. THIRTIETA CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasuixcron, August 7th, 1848, The Senate convened at 10 o’clock, A. M., and was: called to order by the Vice President. Several petitions were presented, received, and took the usual course. REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY ON PROCEEDINGS OF COURT MARTIAL. Mr, 2entron, Chairman of the Committee on Mili- gan the work of throwing vitriol on people in the pub- lie street On Saturday evening as Martin Hare, the young man of the Miss Fox notoriety, was ing al Elm street, some malicious scoundrel threw « quantity of oil of vitriol on his face and clothing, burn- ing one side of his face in a very horrible manner. No trace as yet of the tor of this most ily and cowardly act, although strong i ey rest upon certain persons who suppose themselves to be above suspicion. nin 1ew at Fort Hamittox,—The Tenth Regiment of United States Infantry, which recently returned from Mexico, will be reviewed at Fort milton, at 11 o’clock this morning. Col. Crane, commandant of the station. Political Intelligence. Wisconsin State Convention.—We learn that the convention assembled at Janesville to send day, in consequence of illness of the Recorder, in whose stead Judge Daly, of the Common Pleas, pre- sided, with Aldermen Stephens and Crolius. John Baxter was called up for trial, when Mr. W. D. Holmes applied for a postponement, on the ground of the absence of a material witness. This was opposed } the District Attorney, and the prisoner was order- ed for trial on this day. John Jackson, a colored man, was th laced on trial for grand larceny. It appeared in evidence that he was caug! th ‘kshop of Mr. Lawrence, 418 Cherry at: e he told a plausible story of his drank brought in by a white who told him (the darkey) that he resided there; ‘that he had only lied down to rest himself, when the officer took him. The ji id & verdict of S > : delphia, dated Port au Prince, July 24, says:— by ots is not only muzzled here, but the publica- tion of all papers a: riodioals completely supressed. Affairs have assumed a comparative! ide a 4 ance here, but the news from Jeremie, wi resi- it is at present with the troops, is of a dreadful character. Two men, of high standing in society there, were recently arrested for political offences, tried by a Court Martial, and immediately shot. Many t that the ners would be rescued, and no dor y would, but for the secresy and tness of the mode of procedure. The President te expected to return to thia about Ist proximo, which event seems to interest the colored ulation very much, jury tty larceny, and after it was returned, Mr. McKeon Rol the jury that they were mistaken in their mercy, as the was an old Sing Sing bird, out of which lace he had only been a few months. after serving his Il term of seven years; but that as he (the prisoner) had not called evidence as to character, it could not be offered in evidence jury. Sentenced to six months to the p: From River or Pratre.—A letter from Monte- video, dated June 13, states that the blockade, which was officially announced to the Montevi- dean government a short time befere, would not as matters cannot remain toed loseer in ir pre. rent altitude, and no position that maybe assumed can have a tendency to make things worso. Brruuna.—We have papers from this place to the Tet inet, inelustve. They coniain not a word | of interest. take eflect on the opposite, or Buenos Ayrean side of the river.—Boston Advertiser. 9000 is reported on the Farmers’ At of Branch of the 8 Bank at Salem, Columbiana Co. ‘The forger ie raid to have cowe from Welleville — Cleveland Heraid. delegates to Buffalo, was well attended, and the best spirit prevailed. ‘The great West,” says the writer, “will make herself felt in favor of free soil.”"— Albany Atlas, Aug. 4. i New Jersry.—The independent Free Soil State Convention assembled at Trenton on Wednesday, and was organised by the choice of D. M. Wilson, of Bitte as President. There were from 75 to 100 delegates present. Mic Nicits The Hon. Sohn Norval], U.S. Dis- trict Attorney and ex-U. S. Senator, Hon, Lanzing B. Mizner, A. Wales, Esq., Hon. Alexander Da- vidson, and Isaae B. Smith, all leading democrats, have, it is said, commenced the publication of a camy ae paper in Detroit, deveted to the election of Tay hen, ositts Verwont Nominations. —The District Conven- tion which assembled in Burlington, Vt., on the 3d ipst. nominated Geo. P. Marsh, to represent the Third District in Congress, and nominated Albert L. Catlin, Esq., of Orville, as District Elector. Tayior anp Cass in Mronigan.—At a Cass rati- fication meeting and pole raising, in Branch coun- ty, Michigan, lately, there proved to be more Ta7- Jor and Van Buren men than Cassites... When the “raising” commenced, the ex-editor of the Senti- nef called out at the top of his voice for three cheers for Cass, which was responded to with cheers for Van Buren and Taylor. The rigging vetting tangled, aman was sent up to adjust it, which he did, and then called for “three cheers for old Zack.” whieb were given with tremendous eflect gaye notice that he should, on the first dae anne’ "next session, move to have the injunction of seCrecy” ¥xmnO ved from the members of e court pained C01, ae see iene “PUBLICATION DAILY OF tat Fab isc “EpING® oF cONGRER, Mr. Desron, from the Rh ation of the dally pipcecg ing for yubi. 3 te i. ae we Con Ly ain the Ua” and Nati Intelli- gencer; Which was read order. =e TREASURY. REPORT PROM THE SECRETARY OF i Qe; ‘@ report The Vicx Presient laid before the © ” -weoting the areemaey Teh . United. into the qn tates past fiscal year; which was read,au.- - dered to be printed. REPORT FROM GOMMITTER ON FINANCE. Mr. Atnenton, from the Committee on Finance, re- soaring mone received from duties to be paid directly into U d States Treasury, without deduction for salaries or other ex- mses. ie: GRANT OF OVERPLOWED LANDS TO ARKANSAS. Mr. Bort.anp, of Arkansas, reported a bill in fewn- -* granting overflowed lands to Arkar- onan oe ‘West bank of the Missise\--” acne poate. On this - 5 Skene: THE OREGON BILL. On been a the poe ee aside the morning buai- ness, proceeded consideration of the order of the day, which was qeaaet vordering the: rivers in ba ‘the Oregon Bill, from the House. debate arose on an amendment reported from the Committee on Territories, inserting the preamble of the Wilmot proviso. The debate was continued, when the subject was informally laid aside. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mr. Jounson moved that the Senate go into Execu- tive session, which was agreed to. House of Representatives. is ATi piatotoe, Anas 7, 1846. The House assembled at the usual *, , 7 oafiad' o Dy the § ie. aour, and wae’ Khannie + jd AY Sate. fer the transaction of some unimportant the § er announced the first thing in his table, to be the motion of Mr. Th diana, (pending on Saturday) in favor of re-consider- ing the vote on the passage of the army bill. previous qu n was called for, and the motion lost, by yeas 91, nays 117. EXTRA PAY TO CLERKS, MESSENGERS, ke. Mr, Darina moved a resolution in favor of the clerks, messe and others the usual extra lowance, from the House contingent fund. Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, moved to lay the motion on the table. ° On taking the question by yeas and nays, the motion business; order, om , Of Im ‘was lost. ane aid stig raw Eg ae se y ville the of <a on woh & speec! Sts Sapa oierar eka his party ‘ongress, on the interrupted, on leave, and interroga- ted by Mr. Hunt, of New York Mr. ‘Genin hav- ing concluded. his motion was laid on the resolution in favor of extra Py, to the officere of the House, was then taken up and passed. KILLS FROM THE SENATE. Sundry bills from the Senate were then taken up, read a first and second time, and appropriately referred. SUPELYING MEM WITH! BOOKS. Mr. Botts, of Virginia, resolution in favor of the clerk of the House furnishing members with the same amount of books received by members of the last two Congresses, which cost about $700 per set. On this resolution the yeas and nays were demanded, and re- sulted in firmative by the following vote:—Yeas 116, nays 6° PRESENTATION OF CANNON TO THE JACKSON MONUMENT COMMITTER, The House then took up the Senate resolution, im favor of giving cannon, captured by General Jackson tothe Jackson Monument Committee. Mr. Haske, of Tennessee, and Mr. Kine, of Geor- gia. opposed it, and moved to lay it on the table brs negative, by the following vote:—Yens, 63—naye, Ol. ‘The subject was then, on motion, informally laid aside; eyeaed subsequently resumed, and the resolu- beeigd Poem ‘OR INFORMATION. PALLING ON THE PRESIDENT F Ne Mr Jonsson, of Maryland, then moved to take up the resolution which he had previously calling on the President for information sup- oting it for revolutionizing the Northern States Th ae was adopted. THE PRESIDENT’s LATE MESSAGE. imeamages,one of which, declined icuting lat 8, which declined communicating the instructions given to Messrs. Clifford and Sevier, ae Commissioners to Mexico, &e. Mr. Venance, mortar nd eulogood her dle. fet Fpeech, and eulog a. the whig party. and in reply to Mr. tuo to Mr ——-, (nob understood, speech. He opposed Gen, Taylor, pa . Mr. Sternens, of Georgia, followed, fed his course this morning in moving to 2 the terri- torial bill, or tolay the compromise bill om the table. Me id that the bill Ne ve operated injuriously. ywcnan, of Mi; read & speech on the Northern side of the question Many motions were the: de as to what to do with ‘tho President's mersages. Mr. Sr moved to lay them on the table. On of Me: » The yens and nays were demanded, and resulted im.