The New York Herald Newspaper, August 13, 1848, Page 2

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What- PS pe Ramp epeer erm oy aoe and addres: writer; not necessarily for A a bul Sad address oF of hia good faith We cannot return rejected ‘TO-MORROW EVENING. Bowery. "AMUSEMENTS BOWERY THEATRE, ;—~-CINDERELLA—MAgre Puvre—Nix THE CAEMAN. NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE —Mexny Wives or Wixnson, | has shown himself able to meet every emergency, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street.—VAaLentine AND Oxnsor—Joun Jos xs—Lucy pw SHAM- AMOUR. CASTLE GARDEN, Battery.—Concerrs 4.14 Mvsanp— Cosmonamas, Kc. NATIONAL THEATRE—Richeniev—Lapy or rue Ly- ons. SOCIETY LIBRARY, Broadway, corner of Leonard street— Camrpeii’s Mivsraers—Ernrortan Sixoine, &e, PANORAMA FH. Broad) pawonaua OF Tine Bhaeovny ap Missiairer Bivens VA ROOMS, Brondway.—Pavonama or Guxeraz | tuguese auxiliaries in the Peninsular war; and MINER’ Tavzon’s Mexican Camparcn, MELOBEON, Bowery—Vineinta SeRENADERS. PANORAMA HALL, corner Broadway and Walker street.— Maninoton's Sacrep Dioramas, WILLIAMSBURG GARDEN, L. I.—Cisnisrv's Miverrers —Frmorian Sincine, &e, To.Niour. GASTLE GARDEN, Battery. —Saorep Concent. _ New York, Sunday, August 13, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald. uguet 12, Saturday, Daily..... } opies Fr i Ratna Weekly + 21,408 10,560 ‘The publication of the Morning Edition of the Herald com- | at 4 lock, and finished at 10 mfautes past | ates | Peet: ernoon Edition com menced at, ished at 25 minutes past 2 ast 3, and finished at 25 mim W mini the re ~~ Forelgn News. To the hour of our going to press, we had not received any tidings of the steamship Acadias Mason Generar, Woov.—The retirement within our limits, of the army of occupation, closes the campaign of this officer, and allows him a breath- ing spell from duty, for the first time since he left the State, over two years ago. The army is all withdrawn, excepting a force for California, which ‘Washington, the hero of the pass in the battle of Buena Vista, conducts as far as New Mexico. General Wool, we perceive in the proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of Troy to welcome | him, is expecied by the 20th inst. The honor of | a sword awaits him in the name of that city, and another in the name of the people of the State of New York. This is just towards one who has re- flected credit on the Empire State; and whose gallantry, as beautifully remarked by an oflicer formerly attached to his command in the Chero- adver. | kee country, has been alike witnessed on the snowy heights of Canada, and amid the orange groves of Mexico! But itis not alone his gallantry in battle that hae given to him the high distinction that sur- rounds hisname. He has shown his capacity to create his own army, and make veteran soldiers way, near Houston,—BanvaRy’s which vessel is now in}her fifteenth day, and more than due at Boston. We expect her arrival to be announced every hour. We are happy to say that the telegraph between this city and Boston is in fine working order. The news by this steamship is awaited with eagerness. The sanguine friends of Ireland are in hope that their countrymen have ere this risen | in arms against, and defeated the government of Great Bntain, and that the blow struck there has been succeeded by an outbreak on the part of the Chartists in England. A few hours. perhaps, will decide the question. If this steamship do not arrive within a day or two, we too shall believe either that something of that kind has taken place, or that the Acadia’s ma- chinery has been damaged in some way or other. Business Prospects, in a very short tme the regular fall bu- siness will commence. or three, the country merchants, who are the distributors of the articles of necessity and | luxury of human hfe throughout the confederacy, | In a week, or two, | will be flocking to New York, the great entrepot of the nation’s commerce, from all parts of the country, North, South, East, and West, to make their purchases for the fall and winter, and to supply themselves with stock sufficient for the | consumption of the respective localities in which they reside, until the ensuing spring. From indi- eations around us, we believe the price of goods of every des ription, of both home and foreign manufacture, will be extremely low this season— much more so than they have been in a number of years. Heavy importations of manufactured goods, 11 is understood, are on the way to this country, from France and England, which, on ac- count of the political troubles that have occurred | in Europe within a few months, have been pur- chased at remarkably low prices. This will tend to glut the market, and to injure, to a certain ex- tent, the manufacturing interests of this country. Indeed, the prospect for American manufacturers is not bright for the fall busines: and we think it | out of citizen volunteers. He not merely orga- nized his own army, and ushered it forth in health, | discipline and order, but he supplied others. Ie | and surmount every difficulty which the service | has put upon him. And, perhaps, the most eignifi- cant compliment that could have been bestowed, | is the fact that, in thirty-six years service, he has never subjected himself to the censure of go- | vernment, amidst all its querelous and serutiniz- ing administrations. Wellington, it is said, laid the foundation of a | marshal’s fame, by his skill in organizing the Por- Marshal Beresford, his, by disciplining them. In the instance before us, we have a general, who, in those qualifications has, probably, no superior. In the battle of Buena Vista, he shared in com- | mand, peril, and heroism with General Taylor; and after that struggle was over, again submitted | to the arduous duty of converting new recruits | into soldiers. His command of the army of occupation since | General Taylor left Mexico, has been conducted | with his usual ability. His known determina- tion as astrict disciplinerian, lias controlled the refractory spirits disposed to insubordination; and his extraordinary influence over the people of Mexico, by reason of the humane treatment he had shown towards them in his march, contribu- ted to the tranquillity of his line. We have heretofore taken occasion to com- mend the good sense and discretion which have harmonized the associations of that hne. We | perceive, also, that the meeting at ‘Troy was with- out distinction of party ; in fact, we believe that Gen. Wool has not found time to interming’e with his sober and earnest devotion to duty, a singte political definition of his position. His whole soul appears to have centred in the pride of the serviee. From the published memoirs of his life, it appears that he has earned all he has received, without any partizan favor. He has lterally fought his way to promotion. For his gallant con- duct at Queenston Heights, in 1812, where he was wounded severely, he was appointed Major; for gallant conduct at Plattsburgh, where he was ap- pointed to the command of a light corps, to give an example of firmness to the militia, and dis- puted the advance of the British column inch by inch for four miles, he was breveted Lieut. Col. ; and after that war, in which he was engaged in other hazardous enterprises, he was appointed In- spector General, with the rank of Colonel. At the end of ten years’ faithful service in that capa- city, during which he traversed the United States thousands of miles annually, and penetrated over on the Upper Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, atid Red riveis, he was breveted Brigadier General, but still acted as Inspector General for fifteen years the wildernesses of the West to the remotest parts | ‘Tux Heraup axp rts Rerorts.—Occasionally, we give the readers of the Herald an opportunity of seeing the increasing and unwearied enterprise and energy, which we exert in the management of this journal, in our desire to place before them the latest news of every description to the latest mo- ment. An incident of this kind occurred yester- day. Our paper of that day contained what no other paper in the Union did, viz.: a full and accurate report of the proceedings of the Free SoihConven- tion in Buffalo; a full report of Mr. Calhoun’s speech, delivered in the United States Senate, on the Oregon territorial bill, and a moonlight report of the attempted barn-burners’ ratification meeting in the Park on Friday, evening last. These reports were all exclusively published in this journal.— When the public are aware of the immense compe- tition there exists among the newspapers of the day to obtain intelligence for their readers, they can form an estimate of the labor which we per- form for their benefit. Every triumph of this kind stimulates us to fur- ther enterprise, and makes us doubly anxious to maintain the reputation of the Herald as the only real newspaper published in the United States—a reputation which is universally acknowledged wherever it 18 seen. | Theatrical and Musical, Bowery Tueatee,—There was another tremendous house, lastevening, at this popular theatre, and, con- sidering the oppressive heat of the weather, it is @ proof of the great favor which the performances here meet with from the public. The theatre, however, is finely ventilated, and the arrangements for the accomoda- tion of visiters, are so good that itis really a pleasure to go there and witness the amusing doings on the stage, The drama of Nick of the Woods,’ the story of which is founded on events which took place in the early times of the settlement of this country, is a most interesting one. Ithas been played frequently of late, and the per- formers in it are always greeted with applause, Taylor, Winans, Duff and the compar yg nerally, are excellent init. The musical piece of “Jenny Lind,” with Miss Taylor as the Swedish favorite, was also performed. We have frequently noticed this it is inter. spersed with several favorite Ethio, cther po) lar songs, which Miss Taylor sings delightfully. Phe “Whistler,” in which little Miss S. Denin is so excellent’ concluded the performances. This week, the house will be more crowded than ever, as, tion to the present attractions, the beautiful Signa Ciocca, willappear. She will co: rew evening. Ninxo’s, Aston Prace,—In consequence of the pro- tracted illness of Mr. Hammond, the pieces were changed at this fashionable theatre last night. There was a fair audience, and the pieces went off with great éclet. The performances commenced with “ Grist to the Mill,” in which Miss Rose Telbin, with her usual grace and ease, sustained the character of Francine, a mijler’s daughter, in which she com] captivated the heart of Marquis de Richeville, was admirably personated by Mr. Chippendale. Mr. Dawson, as Prince de Conti, was well received, and Mr. Palmer, as Thiery Demont, performed his part most suc- | cessfully. This young actor makes a fine appearanceon. | the stage, and reads his part in first rate style. The | laughable vaudeville of * Somebody Else,” concluded the entertainment, in which Miss Rose Telbin ap- peared as Minna; and it is useless to say she perform- ed her part well, because thet is almost a natural con- sequence of her appearance. Mr. Dawson sustained the part of Hans Moritz, which was played with fine tact. The beaufiful Kate Horn, as Louise, was re- ceived with that applause which always welcomes her appearance. Berron’s TueatRe—The Lehmans have concluded their engagement here; and last night, farce and bur- leque were the staple commodities at this pretty thea- tre. The first piece last evening, was the Irish farce of the “ Tipperary Legacy,” a most amusing trifle, in which those capital comedians, Brougham and Dunn, and Mr. Raymond (whose performance of Toots in “Dombey & Son,” by the bye, was such @ hit) shone out in great style. Mr. Brougham is a most versatile | and excellent comedian; in farce, lively comedy, and, indeed, in serious comedy, too, Mr. B. has established for himself a high name and rep lon; moreover, he is as good a stage manager as he is an actor, as the admirable manner in which things go off at Burton's, under his guidance, shows. John Dunn, the famous Rascal Jack, we need say nothing of. ‘He is one of the most amusing low comedians on the stage, The | second piece was * John Jones;’? and in this the wor. thy proprietor of the house, Mr. Burton, appeared in his favorite part of * Guy Goodluck,” though, as hi adventures in the farce show, his name is by no mea: in addi- nse use, ence to-mor- Interesting Fashionable Intelligence. “ANCY DRESS BALL THE GRAND FANCY AT THE UNITED STATES HOTEL. Ben, der, See Unrrev Staves Hore, i Saratoes, August 11, 184s, tis admitted on all sides, that Saratoga never presented a more brilliant appearance than at pre. sent, and to-day activity is added to brilliancy. The preparations for the grand fancy dress ball, which comes off to-night, are on an extensive seale. The grounds of the Unitgd States Hotel, beautiful as they are at all..times, are to be rendered still, more magnificent to-mght, by the use of colored lamps and other ornaments, which add to the a ance of the avenues and lawn, Mr. Mggvin has spared neither pains nor expense have things as they should be. Even J@ daylight, the two thousand hang suspended from the beauty to everything around olored babioles wave gracetully le positions. While the trees and hus be-decked, the pathways and ‘are occupied by gay companies of merry en, and some children of larger growth, ring into the very spirit of conviviality, are making music with their merry voices and pleasant chit-chat. So mech for the grounds—they are, indeed, almost past improvement. Nearer the house, on the porches, and in the evoms, are @ different company, or rather companies. The drawing room is appropriately devoted to the more formal business of civilities—while statesmen, soldiers, merchants, artists, and all kinds of professional men walk in pairs, and discuss topics most Interesting to themselves ; but they are all influenced by the spirit of enjoyment which pervades everything here. They leaye care and anxiety at home for the time being, and abandon themselves to pleasure, even sinking for the most part, the small formalities of fashionable ti those useless but annoying comfort destroyers, Al are social and polite, without being slaves to formali- ties. This is true in regard to the great mass of the dwellers here at present. There are, however, small select numbers of persons, cliques of indivi who do not at all appear in ic ; they lead a secluded lors and chambers, and for what pi Springs during the ng the season. The Tooms present to-day the usual pheno- of the day preparatory to a fancy dress ball. ae agreeable confusion prevails, and costumes are by no means more in their wearers. No one bas his mind made up as to what he shall wear, and variety which presents itself to the £7°, on entering the warbrobe rooms induces a hundred ideas all at once, and the same individual makes up his mind to a colored lamps trees, lend hue them, and p from appro; piazzas dozen different things in as minutes. The gro- tesque, the grand, the staid, y. ore by turns adopted as characters, and by turns ¢) ded. Tay- 1en these and lor, whose name is not to be fergotte: fairs are on the tapis, is as cool as « As to s his debut under favorab pice Barker and Diblee theyzare luck Liows, and never was any body more sought after than they are. ‘Their appeals, however, a to the heart, and of course do not reach the he lamy of the costumes for to- night arealres’ elected and ready to be assumed at apy moment. is said that among those who appear Ar ‘oaeph th nit rho will k South Carolina, who will ap- pear as Gaspa reli eaieesst Mr. August: New York, dressed as an Austrian office: Mr. Colt of Ne Henry A. Coit 01 Mrs. Coit in blue dou: Miss M. Dumean of Mississippi, as Catrina the Bri- gand’s daughter. om Davis, of Miseizsippi, in court dress of rich bro- cade. Mr. H. P. Duncan, of Hoc metig. 8. Duncan, of Mississippi, F bert, from Gazelle. as Louis XIII. Queen’s Musketeer. ry jere de la Cote. Master Duncan, as page to Charles I. Miss Fearing, of University Place, ag Amena in Son- nambula. John Fitch, of Troy, as Lord Coke. Mrs. David Graham, as a Swiss girl. Master Graham, as Elvino in Sonnambula. Miss Grymes, of Staten Island, asa Neapolitan pea- an index to his'run of luck, Mr. Burton has such a comic way of enacting such parts. that no one, how- ever grave, can sit out the farce without laughing heartily. ‘We should like to see Mr. B. oftener on the stage, as his performances are really treat.“ Lucy”? longer. He was then appointed, for meriterious services, Brigadier General, and afterwards was assigned to the command of the eastern division of the army. He has recently been breveted Vista; and, under the reconstruction of the rank of the regular force, is reinstated, as we understood 1t, in the position he held prior to the war—that 1s, | unless Gen. Taylor should be retained 1n seniority | of rank, the third, or next in grade to Gen. Scott | and Gen. Gaines. | This shows what a difficult thing it is for an officer to mse from rank to rank, by the slow gra- | dation of arduous service, instead of being putled | into sudden elevation by the breath of a President. This is probably Gen. Wool’s last campaign, | \ | will be a matter of much doubt whether domestic | unless the blind and wicked folly of polincians goods will bring remunerating prices. ticular class of our citizens may be affected in this way, but the country, generally, will be pro- tited by it, for the masses of the people will be | able to purchase at prices lower than what they | ve had to pay in any previous year. The fall a: will, in a great measure, be confined to the importing and commission houses, and there will, as usual, be a struggle among them, each en- deavoring to undersell and outstrip his neighbor in the amount of his sales and profits. Asa general thing, our merchants display very little sagacity in furthering their business and making themselves known. They know, to be sure, that in this age of the world and of newspa- pers, advertising is to business what fuel is to the locemotive. They know that it sets the wheels in motion ; but, following out the comparison, they cannot distinguish the difference between green hemlock, fresh cut, and good solid North Caro- lina pitch pine, duly dried and seasoned. They select generally papers of little or no circulation, and in these they advertise to a great or small ex- tent, and think that they have done enough. If they see no one coming to their stores and in- quiring about their goods, they find fault with the tumes, complain of dulness and inactivity in busi- This par- | ness, while, at the same time, their next neighbor | a ne | perhaps is selling and packing off, as fast as he can, | fore, gets covered with telegraphs, there will | Now, this kind of advertising acts as green and | be no mode of obstructing communication from swampy hemlock would in driving a locomotive. | It may possibly bring them a few customers ; but should give the nation a war fever, which would | inevitably plunge the country into a speedy con- | test for the glory and shame of another adminis- | tration. Tereerarmc Travetiing.—The telegraph is performing wonders in every way. The elections | taking place in the South and West, and the nomi- | nations at Baltimore, have all given the telegraph | a chance of showing its powers and its blunders— | its extraordinary facilities and its extraordinary { mistakes. And yet we do not blame the telegraph for any of those errors or blunders. Electricity is | | like a child; if you tell it the truth it will relate | | the trath. The blundering, we suspect, which marks many of the returns of the elections, is made by the operators, who seem to have less sa- gacity as the age and the times become more wise | and more wonderful. Oné of the most siugular | | features exhibited by the telegraph during the last | few days, is the facility with which important | news was transmitted in a round-about{direction, when the direct line was obstructed. On Thurs- | day last, by some accident, the wires suspended j action between New York and Buffalo; yet we | received the intelligence of Mr. Van Buren’s | nomination with great facility, by way of Cleve- | land in Ohio, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, | and Philadelphia. When the country, there- | | one point to another, by thunder-storms, or break- | ing down of the wires. If the direct path should | Major General, for his gallant eonduct at Buena | closed the performaaces, This burlesque has been most successful. A number of laughable burlesques | will be produced next week. As the razor strop man | | would say, ‘there area few more left of the same sort.”” | | Narionan (oniaisatny Cwatuam) Taeatne.—The | | public are aware, and, no doubt, much to their perso- | nal mortification and disappointment, that the Chat- | ham Theatre has been closed for the last three weeks, | the popular performances suspended, and the manager and actors disseminating. dugjng the interval,in other places, those dramatic at®fnments which bayve re- cently characterized the establishment, and sastain- | ed the acknowledged reputation of Mr. Chanfrau, | We were invited last night to witness the appearance of the house preparatory to its re-opening on Monday; | and with all our experionee, we are bound to yiele¢"| the conviction that. in point of comfort, taste, embel- | lishment, and internal brilliancy, butfew, ifany.in | this country, can stand aparailel. Onentering the | lobby, the first object which attracts the attentionis the brussels carpet, that displays its rich and diversi- | | fied colors to the splendid light. which reflects their | brilliancy. On entering the first tier of boxes, the | eye is aitracted by the chaste and comfortable ar- | rangements of the benches, the luxurious style of the cushions, and the increased accommodations for the audience, The panels, of virgin white, embossed with gold, most delicately disposed, afford to the eye a re- | lief from the brilliant and classic drop-curtain—the conception and ex+cution of Mr. Hylliard—which re- presents, with scientific correctness, the embarkation | | of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, of illustrious anti- quity, to meet Antony, in the river Crdnus. The pit and orchestra are entirely remodelled, the latter placing the performers vis 4 vis; and the former | affording much comfort and great convenience. The private boxes are arranged with every design for com- fort and eleganog, curtained below by blue and gold tapestry, and above with scarlet and gold. Over these | right and left of the first tier, are placed the statues of gregated here for many years, and they are the tragic and comic muses, "By these alterations, the house is capable of conveniently holding thirteen hun- dred persons, including one thousand in the pit. The whole is illuminated by twelve magnificent chandeliers, of exquisite brilliancy. ‘I'he public may anticipate. on Monday evening, a beautiful re-modelment of the whoi¢ establishment, as well as a rich treat in the numberjand attainments of the professional ladies and gentlemen | engaved ; and in the performances, they will recognize | Mr. J. R. Scott, in his popular character as Cardinal Richelieu, and the best selected talent in the country, including Messrs. Stark, Palmer, Stanley, Burk, &c., not forgetting the public-spirited ‘and talanted Chan- frau. And amongst the professional ladies of acknow- ledged merit, will be found the names of Stickne: ; Mes- ye McLean, Taylor, Charlea, &c., and Miss ‘arline, a highly meritorious danseuse. ‘The entire improve- ments an rations have cost a sum exc , and for the names of th ~r 5 e artists who have exe- cuted the various branches of embellishment, we refer our readers to the bills of th e day. It is needless to wish the Nee ta proprietor Meapeeaaa His merits are before the public, and the public are determined to sustain him. Castix Ganven.—Those of ovr heated and exhaust d citizens whohad sufficient discrimifation to at- | that isall. If they would only advertise in papers | be obstructed between Boston and New York» | tend Castle Garden last night, enjoyed an evening’s | of Jarge and general circulation, such as the New | messages can be transmitted all the way | entertainment of noeommon order. With the luxu, York Herald, they might have reason to complain lees, and to blame the times more sparingly. This description of advertising is to business what the , be despatched from New York to Boston at pre- dry seasoned and pitchy pine is to the locomotive— at will drive it on at a rate of forty or fifty miles an hour- as fast as the fuel is heaped on. Without wishing to disparage the advantages which other journals present to the man of busi- ness, we think we can justly clam, that the Herald is wnequalled, in this country, for the facilities which it offers to merchants and men of | busmess generally, to make themselves and their occupations known to the world, as well as to make their fortunes. We havea circulation of nearly twenty-five thousand per day, among the most intellectual, wealthy, and fashionable por- tion of society, Our subscribers and readers are the very persons to whom our men of business take roundabout ways to make Known. Our establishment is unique in every particular side of the Atlantic, and cannot be ex any simular concern in any part of the world, Teaders are not confined to New ork, or any other city, butare tound in every part of the country. “ Wherever e \:/! is seen, even if 11 contain but @ hotel, @ biacksmith’s shop, and a hen-roost, there the Hera/:! is to be found without fail, We think, theretore, +1 it they are possessed called themselves cannot be equalled on this Our ommon vense, which matter of doubt, will at one sire to get on in the world by tair and h¢ competition, they will advertise in papers like the Herald, the vireviation ot w limited to ch is ne the city or town in re published, but Af CO-eXiene and perfect | led by | around the Western and Southern States to New | York, with almost the same facility as they can | | sent. All we wantin these days is a little meré | intelligence, sense, intellect and capacity in tele- | | graphic operators. As yet, the operators who de- | serve the highest praise are those on the line | between Boston and New York, and between New York and Washington. These gentlemen are ca- pable, intellectual and intelligent men, on a pat with the lightning itself. The others are so-so. Later yrom Curacoa.—From Mr _ Lewis Horan, passenger by the brig Abraham, we learn that General Monagas had arrived m Caraccas, looking ill, and depressed in spirits. His reception had been very cool. On his way he had liberated all prisoners, and it was rumored thathe was about to grant a general amnesty, which was looked upon as a sign of weakness. Carcania, one of Monagas’ ministers, was on his way from England, without having procured the required loan, which was to have been £2,000,000, Paez’s fleet had been eruising off Curacoa for a week or more, taking in water and provisions, &c. It amounts in all to seven schooners and one bark. This fleet had captured one of the government vessels, put a prize master on board, and senther into Curacoa, They had also fired into another government vessel, which was run ashore, in order to save the crew. The General was expected in Curacoa shortly, being detained at St. Thomas by sickness. P. fleet vious breezes fresh trom the ocean, unadulterated by & passage through the confined avenues of a large city, and with the performances, which Were,as usual, ex- ceedingly good, they knew that they received the worth of their momey,and ne doubt wondered that people generally do not Y eon this place of amuse- menc more than they do. However, there is no ac- counting for tastes. If people are determined to be smothered, there is no help for them. Mr, Nickinson’s nation of Haversack, in the drama of Napoleon’s | id Guard,” wasan exceedingly fine piece ! a We have on former occasions, borne witness to the truthfulness and intensity of his acting in this cha- racter, and only say on this occasion, that he was as good last evening, if not better, thanever. ‘Th remaining characters were well performed by the able company attac! tothe garden, Mr. Holla sonation of James,in the comic sketch, the ing School,” was, indeed, rich and ing. medley overtures by the orchestra, were not the least pleasing features in the evening’s amusements. So far from that, it ‘was performed in a masterly and scientific manner, and was duly apppreciated by those who heard it. We have not room sufficient to enable us to notice the performances at length, and will only add that Mrs. Vernon, Miss Nickinson, Mrs. Phillips, and the remainder of the company, discharged their parts in an unexceptionable manner. To-morrow srvaieg there will as usual, be a grand sacred concert at Castle Garden, by Loi n’s celebrated brass band, which will afford an excellent opportunity to our citi- zens to spend the Sabbath evening pleasantly and agreeably, On Wednesday evening next, Mr Hol- Jand’s benefit will take place, concerning which we have a word to say to-morrow or next day, Camppecy’s Mixstreis having received somuch en- couragement last week, will continue at the Society Library for some . They are a most excel- lent band, and the style in which they give their de- lightful Etheopian melodies is well-caleulated to amuse every one who visits them sTRELS Will perform at Williamsburgh Cumisty's M are not allowed to enter the port of Curacoa, but | to-morrow evening. They are pursuing thelr weal remain on the lee side, at an island calied Lite | *™mphant career, Curacoa, where they provision, &c. Pe gh bag Meg a Harlem river bate sige The ei Palba ken by the on Tuesday next. je steamboat Hudson will | The city of Maracaibo had been reta by the, | im # three trips there in the course of the day, to carry government party, but not the fort. | } ussepgers to witners (hie font i) sant girl. Mr. A .Gaines, debardeur Francais, dress white and ue. T. Glovis, débardeur. dress white and pink. Miss Haight, of Waverly Place, as Morning—deep white tulle, studded with gold stars—gold crescent. Miss J. Hubbard, of Washington Square, as La Baya- dere. Her sitter as a queen of faries. Mr. W. H. Hubbard, of Washington Square, Jockey dress—blue body, red silk sleeves, nankeen breeches trimmed with red, a red cap, white cravat and whip C. W. Morgan, sailor of #he American navy. Henry MeCall, of Philadelphia, as a brigand. Mr. F. H. Salters, of Waverly Place, N. ¥.,as a Span- ish cavalier—rich purple silk velvet, triamed with real silver lace, with real point lace ruffies and collar, boots trimmed with same— dress trimmed with real diamonds, blue plush hat trimmed with white ribband and fea- ther, a diamond star—cloak trimmed with blue satin, fastened with diamonds—whole dress valued at from $1,200 to $1 500. ‘Mrs. Salters as a novice. Mr. Suydam, of N. Y., as Don Cesar de Bazan. Mr. Jas. Av Suydam, of N. ¥., as a Mexican. ‘To-morrow I will send you a fall description, in time for Monday's Herald. The mail closes in three mi- nutes, Sararoca Springs, Aug. 9, 1848. The hotels here are all full, and vastly more than that; the cottages are all occupied by lodgers from the public houses. The preparatiods for the great fancy dress ball atthe United States Hotel, are rapidly progress- ing. Mulliners, mantuamakers, costumers, hair- dressers, drygoodsmen, and in fact, all the shop- | keepers, are in good spirits, and look smilingly complaisant as possible, if you but cast your eyes within their, places of trade. They are dong a thriving business. As to the inmates of the hotels, they are as quiet and as respectable a company as have been con- more numerous this season than usual. ‘If you could but look as I do now, and see beauty and grace accompanied by a reasonable amount of gallantry Tate jactid the piazzas of two hotels Just after dinner, you would agree with me that if the ball is to be made up ef sucn imcterial happily costumed, it will be a beautiful affair. The Troy and Ballston Railroad cars performed the feat of ‘the season this morning, having made the quickest trip ever made between Nie two Places. They have been laying down new Trail, and are very proud of their new road, which, to say the truth, is a great improvement upon the old one. Ihave not got the time of this morning’s trip, but it does not matter, it was the very quick~ est on record t here. We are all waiting now for the grand affair, and are making up our traps for Newport when the season shall have closed here. Thus we go from pleasure to apleatares *tis but a hop, skip, anda jump from — to Saratoga, and then to New- port. I shall take care and keep on the wing with the rest. REPORTER Unitep States Horst, Saratoga Springs, August 11, 1848, Grand Game Breakfast—Mrs. Rush’s Party, &c. In spite of the /aissé aller, which 18 quite fashion- able at Saratoga, there are several cotertes, which it would be well to point out ; but I will pass them insilence. The fact is, that in this great Johu- bohu, the sight and fun of which I enjoy here, there are so many strangers, mingled with the “upper ten” of New York, that, although ac- quaintances and presentations are daily and hour- We eled to receive for publication this abst ft proceedings of the present in from the ‘who was a prisoner of the ns, %, with the Poor gone 5. ee Pellico ; bet appy to fin ir in here, among ti boarders of Badicave fashionable hotel. ‘Th her kind regerd, | was soon acquainted with ber fri who are the leaders o belles maniéres at the Sprig y most ugroen. ble parties given here as that by Mrs. | Rush, to her numer ids. It took place last evening, attho sane place chosen by Mr. Belmont, as the theatre of his exploits. Mrs, Rush dinner to some of her intimate friends, y rlor not being ugh to hold a)l those whom she would have been desirous to ound her, decided impromptu to give w soirée densante in the evening, at the Saratoga Lake it, the band provided, orders dispatched to the te), and at eight o'clock all the guests arrived pot, one of the most enchanting I have ever hey presented their respects to the amiable d soon after the dance began. Whilst en- he enchanting music, the charming warbling ng ladies, and the romantic scenery around me, not difficult for one to ima; himself trans- ported to one of the oriental harems, re beauties of all nations are as numerous as the sands of the sea. Numerous ladies, worthy of notice, were present, and J feel sorry at not having found out the names of veral among them, who were as pretty as those I will point out. There were Mrs. Thompson. of Sing Sing, one of the most lively and amiabl- of the company, who will appear this evening at the bal costume in'a dress very peculiar and becoming to her style and manner ; Mrs, and Miss McKee, of Philad. ; the two Misses Smith, of the same city ; Mrs, Fisher, and her sister, the bewitching Miss Worell ; Miss Gibbs, of ‘New York, a very witty, talented, and amiable young lady, whose reputation as a musician is well known in = city ; Miss Wandross, of Charleston, a Diana ‘ernon, whose courage for driving and riding is wonderful ; Mrs. Levert, whose amiability and affable kind manover are not excelled among the fairand fash- jonable ; Miss Johnson, of Philad ; Miss Tevis, of the same cit Duncan, of Mississippi ; Mrs. Burk, of oO. bove nam ed ladies are the most attractive id beautiful, and add quite a grace to the United States Hotel. With such a galaxy of beauty, the party of Mrs. Rush went off in @ delightful style, and will be ee remembered among the guests of this amiable la Only think of the most beautiful weather, a ap! aid. moonlight, a delicious breeze; and, whilst going and returning from the tothe lake, the most picturesque road, which was illumi- nated by o biasing fire lighted ty some settlers, in order to clear off the ground. From ou je the soft rays of the moon, from the other the reddish coy of a terrible fire. This wae, indeed, an admi- rable sight. and worthy to be painted by a skilful ry Conaness Hatt, Saratoga Sprines, Aug. I, 1848. A twinge of the gout sent me from the “Oceanic” to my old favorite recruiting place, yclept par excellence—*‘the Springs.” Speaking of the gout, by the way, I have always admired the philosophy and the good sense of our friend Delamater, who, when he suffers a most exquisite twinge, instead of twisting bis face into contortions, and cursing every thing right and left, smacks his lips with the gusto of one enjoying a Pleasing reminiscence, and exclaims, “Ab! i have ha Mg peek | nag So, then, here am again, quarters in readiness, Softly Thomas; Rot quite so fast up the stairs; it owt answer to Hmp before- the God bless m. ‘There, that will do, Here {my old room, that © occupied at intervals for years,”? 2 cane near letting out the secre Reftected in - Fie the house. I | we are disappointed. . zession of Congress, which was to have adjourned yesterday eyening ; but the telegraph having, for | some reagon, failed to.communtegty, last evening, a Further.¢leetion. returns from North Carolina avd’ the Western States were received, and wil! be found below. ~ ®he Elections, — NORTH CAROLINA, ‘This State still remains in doubt. The Raleigh Re- gister of Wednesday says :—The return so far received Justify us, we think, in announcing that Mr, Mawzy fg elected Goyernor, though by # considerably reduced vote, nd that the Legislature is also secured by a small mojority. There was in the last Legislature, 14 whig msjority— 4in the Senate, and 10 in the House of Commons. So far + heard from, the whigs have lost 3 in the Se- nate, and 8 in the House; and gained 3 in the Senate, and 3 in the House, which leaves the whigs with 4 ma- jority still of 4 in the Senate, and thus far, a tle in the House, The returns, however, received at Raleigh at the above date, left about 20 counties to be heard from, and the Washington Union of Friday gives the two follow- ing detpatches from Raleigh :— FIRST -DesPaTCH, Received half-past 11 o'clock, “Sast heard from seven more western counties’ Reid’s clear gain 1,400, Whigs give it up. Legislature till doubtful.”’—Ed. Standard, SECOND DESPATCH. Received at haly after 5 o'clock last evening, by @ whig member of the House of Representatives. “Lose in 56 counties, 2543, Thirteen* counties to bear from. in these, Graham’s majority over Hoke was about 700. In the Legislature. the democratic ‘gain is 10; whig gain 5.” Seventeen counties wanting, KENTUCKY. Lovisvitie, Aug. 12, it Crittenden’s majorities in the following counties! are given below:— : Sritigeres, Logan county, : Christian “ Todd Mt Warren Jessemine Madiron Clark as Powell obtained the annexed majorities in the following counties :——Scott, 15 ; Montgomery, 14; Harrison, 190; Owen, 337. ILLINOIS. The Unien also has the following, received by a mem- ber of the Senate yesterday, 15 minutes past 12 aelock :— “Harris (democrat) is elested to Congrese by a majo- rity of 125, Shout ever!” ‘ ‘This majority is in a district. which has hithertc given a whig majority.of from 990 to 1,{00, It is new represented by Mr. Lincoln, a whig. There is a strong doubt entertained about the elec- 4 J it with old associatio: practices, old beaus. Well, [ have had my day; and J should, indeed, dishonor the chivalry of ti — to sneer at those who are now enjoying eirs. I date my letter from Si but expect no detail from me of what is going on. You have a cor respondent, who The great show, called the fancy ball, comes night. All the world and Bis wife he \. himeelf to his origimal suite of Dlackle; 0. desperadoes; buthe hag grown wiser of lacklegs, ant . 2 late, and does not hesitate to mix Se fops and and old maids, with pretty wome: ls young clergyme’ elievess tn the real presence, and young widows, agaalog to m: . Traly enough, the present m: of in its be- neficent career, not left . I am not so sure hey the favor thus shown to him, he may not’ van. ———————‘‘ Hine apicymn rapax Fortunacem stridore acute Tr Sustulit; hic posnisse gaudet.” 3 SHANDY. GrnrraL Tayton anp mis Opronents.—The politica! opponents of General Taylor are inde- fatigable in their exertions to procure something that will muitate against the character and stand- ing of the old hero. We do not know it to be a fact, but we have no doubt, that a rigid scrutiny has been made into all the acts of his life; that he has been traced and followed from post to post, from camp to camp, across rivers, marshes, fords, swamps, and morasses, throughout his whole career, for this purpose. Hitherto their success has been very equivocal ; but after a great deal of trouble, and following in his steps all the way to Mexico, they have raked upsomething, which they think will have the desired effect. It is asserted that, on a certain occasion, when some of the Ohio volunteers were filling their knapsacks with Mexican chickens, takes unlaw- fully from Mexican hen-roosts, the o!' general used certain words in the moment ef © vitement, which, if he even did use them oa t’ _ occasion, we venture to say, were not take down, noted, and also blotted out by the recording angel. This is the amount of their success up to this time; and we are in expectation of something else turning up in a short time, but we do not think that whatever it may ‘e, it will have much effect in the next cam- paign. If the friends of the old General will but throw off the apathy with which they appear to be affected, and will bestir themselves, and raise some little enthusiasm ; and if General Taylor will not write any more political letters, he will stand an excellent chance for election in November next, This writing of letters is the most dangerous and fatal amusement that a Presidential candidate could engage m. It seldom or ever does any good, and it generally does harm to the prospects of the candidate, as well as te his party. Instances are not wanting to prove the truth of this. ‘Tueatricats.—All the theatres are doing a good summer business ; but the Bowery is running away with all the cream. Sometime ago, the Bowery prices were put up, legitimate drama given, and all was emptiness. Hamblin, like a man ot sense, reduced the prices to their former level, and straightway the house was filled every might. Another prospect is booming upon us. Macready, Fanny Kemble, and several other stars of heaven, are coming out to shine upon us next fall. Forrest is also to take his tenth farewell. There is fun brewing. me Grnerat Cass’s Lanp Specu.ations.—This story has turned out to be all humbug. It was a land company, entirely on paper. Not a dollar was ever ly made, one half of the visiters are unknown to the other. Mr. A. Belmont gave, on Wednesday morning, a great ‘‘ game breakfast” at the Saratoga Lake House, which was quite a recherché affair. Ho on- gaged for the occasion the celebrated Steyermarkische band , at the rate of $200 for the day. The patronesses of that party, of which the agent of Messrs. Rothschild | was the hero, were Mrs. Sam, Ward, of New York, and the Misses Allston, of Charleston. I need not say any- thing about the first of these ladies, who is well known | to your readers; but I must introduce to you the Misses Allston, two charming young ladies, whose sweet faces. elegant figures, and agreeable manners, have rendered them very popular among the beaux of Saratoga. Misses Schmidt, Jaudon, and Palmer, three excellent waltzers, and the two Misses Grinnis, were also present in the pretty tronpeau of M. Bel- monte’s bergerie. Among the gentlemen were romark ed Mr. 8. Ward, Mr. J. Bridgham, Mr. Janico, of New York, Mr. Morgan, of Philadelphia, and several other intimate friends of the Amphitrion. ‘The breakfast, it is said, was exquisite, and compoved of partridges, (in spite of the game laws.) quails, black ducks, snipes, and woodcocks ; the whole arrose with the mort delicate wines, from ‘‘ hock” to “ heidsick.”” The party, efter having enjoyed a good repast, a volup- tuunk dance, and a very pictures ite «ail on the lake, returned to the Unite: States iotel by moonlight, ‘The nairotion of this escapade to thors who had uot been Jnvited, rendered tiem somewhat joulows, aad excited much envy Among the gueste of Mr. Marvia, the proprietor of paid up—not an acre ever purchased. What scamps these political editors are! A Consvr.—The President has recognized Richard B. Fitzgerald, Consul of Chili for the port of Philadelphia. Smart Pox.—The ship Mary and Adeline, which arrived at Quarantine on Saturday, from Bremen, had six deaths on board during the pas- sage by small pox. Twenty cases were sent to the marine hospital at Quarantine. Brockave on tu River La Prata.—The port of Buenos Ayres and other places in the republic, tion of Col. Baker, whig, im the Joe Davies’ district— one county only heard from. Cincrwwatr, August 12—8 P.M. Seamman, in the 4th District, has beem elected by four majority over Wentworth. INDIANA, Mr, Senator Hannegan, it appears, received « teie- graphic despatch, dated at Indianopolis, on Thursday which says :—* The Legislature of indiana is safe (for the democrats,) on joint ballot, no doubt, by a majority.”’ It appears that in 17 coumties, 26 demo} erats have been elected to the senate and house of | preeentatives, ond six whigs. Being a nett gain, far, of 10 members on joint ballot, and this im stron;| whig region of the State. This is contrary to our pre vious advices ; and if the remainder of the State shou)<| run in the same way, ensures the return of a demo cratic United States Senator—probably the re-election of Mr. Hannegan. Cixcinsart, August 12—8 P.M. ‘The whigs have carried the counties Vermitiot Delaware, Monroe, (gein since 1844) Frankliny (gain Rush, and Park, ‘ The democrats have carried the counties of Hami! ton, (gain) Floyd, Dearborn, Seott, (gaim) Madisor| Montgomery, and Fountain. The majorities im the different counties are no stated. According to the returns received, the whigs hay vlected 51 and the democrats 22 members ofthe Legit lature. It is very doubtful which party wil! have: majority in that body. Vincesxes, Indiana, Aug.20, 1848, The returns come in slowly. We learm that Swit zerland and Ohio counties have chosen a democrati | Senator. The democratic Senator amd) Represen tatives in Shelby county have also been elected, 1: | Ripley, the whig representative has been ¢lected.- There are no changes in the above, and theprobabilit, | is, that the political complexion of the Legislature wil be very little changed. ‘MISSOURI ELECTION. Washington, St. Charles, and Montgomery, hav given 400 majority for Day, the democratic candidst for Congress. The whigs have carried Clarke county The Southern telegraph is not working heyond Wil| tmington. Suicide, Puitaperuia, August 12, 1848. A report is prevalent that Richard Penn Smith the author, committed suicide, yesterday. Parti | eulars not learned. Man Shot. Pirtseure, August 12, 1848, A man, by the name of Allen, was shot here Jas| | night, by a watchman. Particulars not stated Great excitement prevails in consequence. Markets. Avpany, August 12—Receipts within the past twenty four hours:—Flour, 1,000bbls; wheat, 390 bushels; corr) 15,700 bushels. Flour remained unchanged, and me derate sales were making at previous rates. Cor: continued in active demand, with considerable sale: 17,000 to 18,000 bushels changed hands at 586 fo ‘Western mixed, and at 640 for Northern round! Sales of 100 bbls prime pork were made at $8 7! Whiskey remained about the same. Bosron, Augutt 12—The market was steady, a sales of 1,000 bbls were made, including New York Western bran it $5.25 to $550. Corn—Sales o 10,000 bushels were made at 58¢ for Southern, and al 62c for high mixed. Rye—Sales of about 500 bushel were made at 75c. Oats—Sales of 3,000 buehels wer made at 52c, There was no change in provisions. __ Marine Affairs. Axornen Stramen ron New Onteans.—The kee! of asteamship intended to run in connection witl| the Crescent City, between this port, Hayana and Nev Orleans, will be laid the coming week by W. H. Brown! She will be about 1600 ton burthen, and fitted in th’ same luxuriant style as on board the Crescent. Shi will, of course, equal, if not surpass, the Crescent Cit)! in speed and build; having the advantage in size, an in the experience her builder has since acquired. Tur Stramsnir On10 —With commendable punc tuality the builders of this splendid ship let her of Precisely at the hour appointed yesterday. She ij in every respect a noble vessel, creditable alike to thi constructors, as to the country she sails from. shi ‘was taken to the dock at the extensive establishment of T. F, Secor & Co., where she will reecive her en gines. City Intelligence, / Annivan or Gexenar Wont —Major General Wm ve and three ont te tee in thie wnich have been under blockade for more than three years, by the English and French navies, are likely to be speedily, if not already, opened to trade and commerce. The annexed despatch to the navy department, is of a late date, founded upon a very good source: U. Staves Soir Branpyw Tuo J. Sir,—1 have the honor to rv ceived ® communication di 16th instant, Lieut. Commandiag Edward G. Tilton, comman: U.S. brig Perry, in the river Lo Plate, stating INT, 4, i san di that Grosse the French commissioner. had informed iver La Plata would be chuvely rained in a day or two. Jom, sir, very respectfully, your obsdiont servant, VHORGE W. STORE aval borver. © Cast of Bravll, Commanding ty Non, Jons Y. Ma it, Ht ‘and took rooms at the American Hotel ey Wi i leave in a day or two for Saratoga and Niagara. Tur Wearnen.—The weather, yesterday, wae! ever hotter than that of Friday, andgchough, some wool. past there were several cool days together, there it now suflicient heat to make up for that mometer at noon, yesterday, stood at 02 degrees though there was a hopo, from the looks of the clouds that gave app nee of rain, which would probally tend to destroy the fwtid atmosphere, and again, at least for a fow diys, bring pleasant weather, Manixe Hoseivat —There were at the marine hos pital, Staten Island, for the week ending Auguit 11 on'y 19 deaths, of which were—Typius fever small diarrheor, 3; consumption, }:| vtnown, 1; out of whieh bat ) years of There wae i) Oemth af the hospital at ebol-ra Ipfentum