The New York Herald Newspaper, August 30, 1848, Page 2

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AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. = BOWERY NEAT Revert ribenene or Lirs— CHARLES 2vp—Some-Ham-suLi- BROADWAY THEATRE, Broa¢way—Ricurisxe—Box vs. Cox. NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Street.—Somnaxnuiist— Huntine 4 TuRTie—ZaRan, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Domsey anv Son—Ovn Howssry. WIBLOS, ASTOR PLACE. —La Fire pu Reomenr. CASTLE GARDEN, Battory—Mverca, Exrentatruents —Comonanas, ko. * MELOBEON, Bowery—Viners1a Mivsraeis-—Ermoriuan Bineina, be. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway, near Houston —Baxvann's rae ‘Tux Minswsarrri axp MissoURL MINERVA ROOMS, Broadway.—Panonama oF Guvensh Tavion's Mexican Camraion, PANORAMA HALL, corner Broadway and Walker street.— Mamiveron's SackepD Dionamas OF THE CREATION AWD Devos, SOCIBTY LIBRARY—Tamesers’s Mivsraxvs—Brmoriax Brrerre—Bvaesque Dancrne, Ro. APOLLO ROOMS—Moravian Mivserecs’ Concert, New York, Wednesday, August 30, 1848. Actual Circulation of the Herald. Aug. 29, Tuesday... 2. eee ese ver cereeeee eve 21120 copion- ‘The tion of the Morning Edition of the Herald com- at 30 minutes past 8 o'clock, and finished at Poclocks the Aret Afternoon Edition commenced at 5 minutes past 1 o'cleck, and finished at 30 minu 1 o'clock; the weoond at 3 o'clock, and Gmished at 20 minutes past 3e'clook, Malls for Europes ‘The steamship Cambria, Capt. Harrison, will leave this port at noon to-day. ‘We shall publish the Weekly Herald for European circulation, at 9 o'clock precisely. It will contain the latest news from all parts of this continent, and the reports of the proceedings of the Irish meetings. Single copies, in wrappers, sixpence. ‘The Game for the Presidency. There 1s the very devil to pay among the poli- ucians. Like lobsters,in a hamper-basket, their claws are inexplicably mixed up. The last two or three no-party letters from the domicil, on the lawn of which “ old Whitey” 1s turned out to grass, have fallen upon the orthodox disciples of the old Statee, are matters of general interest, and will continue to attract attention till after the coming Presidential contest. It is our intention to give the returns of the elections, and movements of the politigians, as rapidly as they are made known by telegraph or otherwise. . They will enable the pub- lie to form some opinion of the probable result of the election in November. Aip to" Tne Avrany Surrerers.—lIt is, indeed, strange that our citizens are so slow in their con, tributions for the relief of those whose all was swept away by the late fire in albany. We always looked upon the inhabitants of New York as generous and philanthropic, from the fact that heretofore they have been firstto move in such lavdable undertakings, and have always stood foremost upon the list of contributors. But with regard to Albany, there seems but a small share of sympathetic feeling, and a general apathy seems to pervade the community. In 1845, only three years ago, this city contributed some thirty-eight thousand dollars to the sufferers by a fire in Pitts- burg; and now, when one of the cities of our own State is partially laid in ruins, and thousands are made destitute who look to us for aid, the sum of five thousand dollars is raised tor their re- hef. We are even behind Brooklyn; for with her meagre, population in comparison with our own, she has contributed three thousand dollars, “We must be up and doing; the wails of dis- tress ring upon our ears, and let it not be said, for once, that we are slow in the performance of our duties to the distressed. Let us shake off the apathy which hangs upon us, and send food to the hungry, and clothing to the naked. Txe Unitep Srates Senate.—From the results of the State elections which have already taken place, and from the known political character of the States in which elections for members of the Legislature are yet to be held, in 1s probable that the U.S. Senate will stand thus, after the 4th of March next :— y : wer lolol tebal tl bess Whig. Doubtful. Connecticut New York New Jersey. Pennsylvanii Delaware , Maryland Virginia, . North Carolina. South Carolin : Alabama .. Louisiana. . Missouri Michigan Wisconsin. Iowa... Total ... 33 a This will give a democratic majority of from sorotstersas | | pace TTT T TD Petrol 11 betes Fao t tseo | sonra acces | LTPP EPP etET PEEL EEE Td det bd dd de whig platform like a hail-storm in a flock of gos- lings, crippling and stunning not a few, and killing outright an occasional victim, who had just con- trived to swallow the Philadelphia nominee as the whig candidate exclusively. The sensation at Albany, and to the Norihward, among the legiti- mates, 1s a mixture, 1n equal parts, of chagrin, in- dignation, and remorse; and many, who have given in their adhesion to Gen. Taylor, would re- joice at any arrangement by which Mr. Clay might, even now, be brought forward into the field, ‘with the remotest prospect of the concentration in his support of avvote sufficient to carry him into the House of Represenfatives. But any expedient of this kind is now too late for any useful application. The whigs must be content with the consistency of General Taylor, however inconsistent with their expectations and their own conduct. They must even consent to vote for General Taylor as the man of the people, and not of their party, nor of any party. He holds 'o this position with the same inflexible good tem. per with which he held fast to the pass of Angostura- Jt isnow absolutely certain that he has not ac- cepted the whig nomination, as the whig candi- cate, nor as the ‘exponent of whig principles.” He not to be bought off by a party nomination, He accepts all nominations of all parties. ‘Every thing is fish that comes into his net.” He takes all that come in, and he treats all alike, and does not care the value of his old Mexican sombrero whether this or that party Jikes or dislikes his 1m- partiality. THe puzzles the whigs exceedingly ; but the operation is as simple as his brown surtout.— He 1s the candidate of the people, without respect to party; he declines becoming the tool of party politicians; and, though the nominee otfthe whigs, he r ‘8 to put on the robes. The necessity is inevitable—the alternative is apparent—that the whigs must either accept Gene- ral Teylor, and rally upon him, or suffer General Cass to be elected. The game of the barnburners with the hunkers is, “‘ heads I win, tails you lose.” It is plain that, in point of fact, they are auxiliaries of General Taylor; 1t is clear that much the larger share of their strength will be drawn, at least in New York, from Cass and Butler—that the vote of New York is only to be secured by the whiga in uniting upon General Taylor; and it is not un- likely, that, svithout the vote of New York, he will lose the election. The whigs gain nothing in the election of General Cass—they will lose much of | what they have gained in sacrificing General 7 know it. It 1s a case of necessity, «do the best they can. Like Ma- e mountain will not go to them, they must even go the mountain. movemer: of South Carolina will be de- cidedly advantageous to General Cass in the Sow Its influence 1s already beginning to be f diffused. “Phe hope of the whigs 1s in the North, and in accepting Taylor upon his own pletterm, which is yery broad, pretty strong, but a little too high for the mere party trumpeters for | the Icaves and fishes. j sighted. whig editore .who have thought to | scape the late independent letters of General by denouncing ahem as ‘forge- | oe. “Phe trick wae a poor silly expedient. | ‘The truth is out, and the great whig party must coneentto tame its chances with natives, inde- peccente, democrats, and ail the rest ef all the paity (ribes, whe choose to rally indus support, ee | the people’s candidate. The result is net boldly imdicateé—looking at | che three candidates in the field, atthe fraction } enpportmg Mr.*Van Boren, and the disatection in he ranks of the others wo, and at the comparative indifierence aanong thegeople in reference to all of them—a trifle may ‘threw the contest into the or elect or deteat the Philadelphia nomina- We pity those rarrow- | e ylor, Louse tien uf Ne nea Evrorn —The Niagara ond Wash- ngton ere next steamere due. The N. was te leave Liverpool on the 19th, and the Washing- ton on the 20th or 2ist inst. We may expeet to receive news, by one of them, at any moment attet this morning. _ Try Mai Srramen Sovrnerner, Capt. Terry, anived yesterday morning from Charleston, bringing the great Southern mail, in advance of the land route Tue Newrort Pratvonm.—T grand fancy cress balltakes place at the Ocean House, on the ccean shore, at Newport, to-night. The eyes of fashion are turned thither. We shall give a full description of the costumes, &c. eight to twelve. We have placed John P. Hale, abolitionist, of New Hampshire, in the doubtful column, as he cannot be claimed by either democrats or whigs, but votes more frequently, perhaps, with the latter party. The Pennsylvania and Ohio senators are to be determined by the State election, in October; the result, in both cases, being doubtful. Although the democrats will have a majority in the next Senate, they will be divided into several classes, Mr. Calhoun holding the balance of power. Free Som, Movement 1n Pennsytvanta.—We stated that the free soil movement, in Pennsylva- nia, would be likely to injure the democratic or Cass’ electoral ticket, in the counties of Wayne, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Bradford, Warren, Potter, McKean, Luzerne, Wyoming, and Carbon —all of which counties give strong democratic majorities. We now learn, by the following, that another stronghold of democracy, Columbia coun- ty, which gave 1,632 majority for Polk, and only one abolition vote in 1844, is now strongly tinc- tured with the Wilmot proviso doctrine. Colum- bia, Luzerne, and Wyoming, form the 11th Con- gressional district, amd gave 2,968 democratic majority in 1844, and only 43 abolition votes :— The Philadelphia Bulletin says :— ‘A meeting of the friends of Van Buren and Adams was held in Bloomsburg, Columbia county, on the instant. Col. Neal MeCoy was called to the chair Dr. Wm. B, Hawkins and R. B. Menagh were chosen Vice-Presidents ; and Andrew Foster and Stephen Mansfield, Secretaries. Samuel F. Headly, Esq., was appointed Senatorial, and Col. Neal McCoy, Repre- tentative delegate to the State Free Soil Convention.’ ‘The State convention, referred to, is to meet a Reading, in Berks county, on the 10th of Septem- ber, to nominate a Van Buren electoral ticket. PreswentisL Exvection 1x Onto.—The friends of Gen. Taylor, believing that the electoral yote of Ohio will render his election sure, are making the most strenuous exertions to carry that State. win, Ewing, Delano, and others, ure canvassing personally the disaffected whig counties, particu- Jarly ihe Western Reserve, to induce the whigs to unite on Gen. Taylor, as they probably will on their candidate for Governor, Seabury Ford, who 1 free eoil man, and who is stumping the State against Col. John B. Weller, the democratic can- didate for Governor, who is a Mexican war Cass and Butler democrat. The vote of Ohio in 1844 was as follows:— Clay... 57 Majority for Clay Polk... 149,117 Abolition vote.. :. Rerorrep Insurrection at Jamaica.—A report came to us last night, by the arrival of the brig Tom and Ben from Kingston, having left the 5th inst., that an.msurrection had taken place on that island, and that 3000 or 4000 blaeks had been killed by the whites. The rumor 1s also given currency to,l y Capt. Elwell, of the schooner Bout" well, who arrived from Montego Bay, having left on the 80h of July. We have accounts from | Kingston, by way of New Orleans, also, to.the 5thi but they make no mention of any suck eveat.— There had been some difficulty with a party of laborers on a plantation, growing out of the ina- bility of the cmplayer to pay them their wages, but it had been settle Arrams in Trazizs. of the Rio Janeiro Jornal do Comerci ult., and accounts to the 22d, some eight days than previous dates. The papers are uncom- movly bare of news, nor is there anything from the Argeniine republic. d files the 9th Vexrzven. \ecounts reached Philadelphia from Laguayra. to the 13th inst., which etate that Gen. Peez’s fleet appeared off that port, and forthe tine caused much alarm. The fears of the inha- bitants were soon allayed, as the vessels steered to the windward. Navwu—The United States revenue-cutter Dal- lus, srrived at this port yesterday morning, from the Western Lakes, via the Canadian canals and, the river t. Lawrence, and last from the Gut of Canso. Povesmests of ‘Travellers and Tourists. We found, Jast night, every hotel filled with a host of strapgese, from every part of the Union and the Canadas. At the Astor, the names of Captain Lindsay, New Orleans; H. Jones, Philadelphia; Jooper, Savannah; Capt. Hallett, Queen of the Weet; F. Parakis, Quebec; J. D. Dent, England, and Capt. Jordan, U.S. A., are registered wi many others. At the City, Lion. Reverdy John- son, Baltimore; W. H. Mercier, Savannah; Dr. Wayne, do.; Cave Johneon, Postmaster General, Tennessee; W. B. Tones, N. 6. Cont. French, U: S. Artillery ; Capt. Belknap, U.S. Army ; Major Dashall, U. A.;.Mr. Biddell, Philadelphia. At |. R. Giddings has been renominated for Con- ® thoty Ajeteter Te 09 ewod, Giddings 70; Kelly 10; boo | the Howard, Hon, Charles Calvert, Md.; M. Dar- nearh bamy: Vv. Wing arenes LT ‘ 1. Adams, Ga.; H. Shei ‘orento; woof SO ToN A. Parker, Madler.” : The most prominent whigs, namely, Messrs. Cor- | often astonished at the perfec; | Bowray Turar: oa ~ were for the benefit of Mrs, H. Phillips, a very merito- rious and excellent actress, who always fille the part in which she is cast, with much credit to herself. The house was very well attended, and the lower tier of boxes was filled with @ most elegant assemblage of every day in the year, by a very large portion *, the people of this city, who ought to know thay they are tranegressing, not only in open daylight, but in the public streets, before the gaze of every wayfarer, when they throw garbage, ashes, vege- table trash, or rubbish of any kind, into the differ- ent highways and byeways of the city; and we often think that if our nine hundred star-light watchers would fulfil the oath to which they sub- seribe when they aré sworn into office, viz, ‘to do the duty of pohcemen to the best of their ability”, there would be no transgression of the ordinances whatever. We are very sorry to say, however, that there 1s a lamentable ignorance of the ordi- nances manifest in their manner of fulfilling their oath; ora laziness or lassitude, consequent upon @ life of idleness, which makes them indifferent to every species of transgression, except an open theft or a row in the streets, or something else so fla- grant in its character as to make every citizen fee] it his duty to interfere. Many nuisances, which might be abated if the policemen would do their duty, are “im the fulj tide of successful experiment ;” and particularly one—which 18 the use of those little Croton con- veniences called ‘street-washers,” by means of which windows are washed and streets sprinkled, and pedestrians of the male order are made to walk in the water with leaky understandings, and very finely dressed young ladies, whose feet are en- cased in gossamer,are ‘‘sent ty their long account” because of catching cold, by having their feet wet, 1n violation ot the ordinance in such case made and provided. There are many other inconve- niences attending the unseasonable and unreason™ able use of the “ street-washer ;” but as we have neither time nor room to speak of them all in this article, we will give an extract from the ordi- nance which was intended to prevent them. The ordinance was passed July 3d, 1844, and pro- vides— “ That in each and every succeeding year, from the first day of May tothe first day of Novembe: sons are forbid to use the Croton water for washing streets, sidewalks, steps or buildings, after eight oelock, A. M., or before seven o'clock, P. M.; and from the first day of November to the first day of May fol- lowing, after nine, A. M., or before six, P. M., under the penalty of five dollars for each offence.” This ordinance. was designed to prevent the Croton water from being made a nuisance; and although its provisions are as plain as a very long nose on a short man’s face, yet the police- men seem to be entirely ignorant of the existence of such a regulation ; for as we travel through the different thoroughfares, we find the water flowing all about us, and at all times of day; and some- times we see a policeman wading through the lumpid fluid, steering the same course we do, or “sitting on a rail,” very quietly smoking a segar, not dreaming, though 1m a doze, that he is all the time winking at a violation of the ordinance, or entirely ignorant of its provisions. This paper was establised for the benefit of the public; and inasmuch as the city guardians are appointed to fulfil the laws of the city, we recom- mend that every station house be supplied with a copy of the corporation ordinances, to the end that our vigilant and trustworthy policemen, number- ing in all nine hundred or thereabouts, may know something of the duties they swear to perform, besides catching thieves and apprehending vaga- bonds. This is the age of rational reform in cor- poration matters; and as the police are a very im- portant component ef our corporation, it is very proper that when a man swears that he will do his duty as a policeman, to the best of his ability, he should know what his duty actually is. Let him, therefore, read the city ordinances, and re- member his oath. The Elections. IOWA. The following, from the Burlingtow Hawk £ye, (an Towa whig paper,) of 17th August, seems to settle the question that the democrats have carried a majority of the Legislature elect, and, ot course, will be enabled to choose the two U. S. Senators. Also, that Miller (whig) and Lefiler (democrat) are probably elected to Con- gress. It will be observed that the Mormons hold the balance of power in the popular vote; and if they go with the whigs (as they appear to have done now), at the Presidential election, Taylor will probably receive the electoral vote of Iowa. The Burlington Hawk: Eye of Augast 17th, says the returns are not yet in. Although the whigs ‘have cer- tainly lost the House, some doubt exists in relation to the Senate. We think, from all we have heard, that there must have been some pe ey in the Johnson and lowa senatorial district, by which J. Scott Rich. man, whig. is snid to be beaten by two votes. The G. zette of yesterday publishes a table, wherein they claim majecrity in both houses. That table we know is in- correct. Without Jefferson, which isa tie, we hardl; think they will bave the Senate. A new election will Probably not be ordered in that county; and as the locos know that every thing depends upon the result, they will probably be able to out general the whigs, and get their man eventually. Until that is decided, we believe the Senate vill be a tie. We shall be able by another week to publish a correct table. We think the whole whig State ticket is elected. A report reached town yesterday, which states that the Mormons in Pottawatomie county polled upwards of twelve hundred votes for the whigs. This will elect Miller to Congress, and give the whigs the Secretary of State, Auditor and Treasurer. In the second Congressional district, Shepherd | Lefiler, loco, is probably re-elected by a greatly re- | duced majority. Davis, the whig candidate, might 1 had the whig abolitionists brethren of Seoit county, and voted for him. By throwing their votes away they defeated one whom they knew to be a staunch ‘Wilmot proviso man. INDIANA. The Indiana State Journal says, that the locofocos will have a majority of four in the Senate und fourteen in the House of Representatives of that State. ‘This fecures to thet party the election of a United States Senator in place of Mr. Hannegan. Maxine Affairs. Lavxen or tae Steamsuir Fraxxstx,.—We take pleasure in edlling the attention of the public to the latest and most noble effort of our well known naval architects, Messrs. Westervelt & Mackay. The most splendid production of their skill we have yet seen, is the magnificent steamship Frenklin, to be launched to-morrow, at 11 o'clock ; and it can rafely be averred, that, in her model, all previous attempts, whether na- tive or foreign, are at least rivalled, if not surpassed. ‘Thie ship will form the third of the Ocean Steam Na- vigation Company's steam vessels, and the one in which, from the promise her elegant symmetry gives of speedy passages, we shall teke especial pride. Gen- tlemen of well known experience in these matters have expressed to us their bighest approval, not only of the internal arrangements, fine accommodations for paseergers, &e., but of her peculiarly solid construc- tion, which differs in several important particulars from any steamship bither¥ built. Those who are con- noisseurs in shipbuilding, as also those who would see the birth of one of the finest steamships in the world, we advise to betake themselves to the foot of Seventh street, East River, to witness this launch, Low Intelligence, Sursnion Court, Aug. 20—At Chambers—Beforo Chief Justice Oakley, — Discharved—George Bates, @ recruit, was discharged, on the application of his father, it appearing that he was a minor. Before Judge Daly.—.2djourned—The case of John Harris, one of the crew of the frigate Cumberland, who claims his discharge on the ground that be was intoxicated at the time of his enlistment, was adjourn- eduntil Thursday next. U. 8, Dastasct Count, Aug. 29—Before Jadge Butts. ~-The Court opened to-day. After returns process were made, his Honor adjourned, U.S. Comsusstoxrn’s Orrice, Aug. 20—Before Geo. W. Morton, Fsq.—@harge of Revoli—-Adam Hayes, Chiistopbet More, Sames Moreen: Jolin Cross, Jas. Morris, and Frederick Smith, six of the crew of the American bark Henry Trowbridge, of New Haven, Whittlesey, anaster, were arrested this morning. for an attempt to revolt, while the shiplaid in Car! bay, at the Selond of Barbadoes, They were committed for examination. Movennrnis.—-The President of the United States remained nt the Bedford Springs, in Penn- splvania, until Friday morning, when he visited ath, the mineral springs in Berkeley county, Virginia. He remained at Bath uatil yesterday motming, and returned to Washington in the last evening 8 car, improved in his health. Washing: tun Unien', Aug. 29. Vervonr«-The Vi Burenites of the third dis- twiet in Vermeintsl ve nominated Ashaei a ot lurlingten, for ress, in opposition to George Marth, whig. Stephen S. Keyes inthe Joco candidate, and —The performances, last evening, the little songe she as Peter Spyk, ; Miss Taylor, however, mak: y of them. Signora Clocca . danced as gracefully as usual; they have become i mense favorites—the Signora particularly ; and are nite additions to the ott tractive features of the oure, The Misses Denin, in the fifth act of “Richard 111,” and the burlesque on the “Somnambula,” con- cluded the evening's performances, which, altogether, were most satisfactory. To-might, Mr. Bellamy takes his benefit, and a most intererting bill w'll be brought forward. The Bowery theatre is going on most pros- yourly ; full houses, fine acting, aod general satis. Rrction at the way in which things are conducted, are indeed gratifying things to all concerned at this thea- tre. and will doubtless inspirit them to keep the house up to its present high standard. Broapway Turarne,—This theatre was again crowded laect evening, to see the gteat American tra- gedian, Edwin Forrest, in the character of Virginius. If a house filled from pit to dome be an evidence of the superior abilities of an acter—if sheers, repeated al- most upon the reading and emphatic utterance of every sentence, proclaim that sterling merit called them forth— Mr. Forrest, then, has every reason, and justly, to feel proud in finding that intense nd many natural gifts, have enabled him to 4 hearts of his auditory, and fill the highest r night, was profession. Virginiu®, in his hand: sustained with such feeling and dignity as to deeply impress many persons with the reality, and not the representation, of thecharacter. His tende: ness of feeling and parental affection, so beautifully pourtrayed while giving his daughter, Virginia, as the affianced wife to Icilius, were excellent. In the acene, also, where Lucius brings him intelligence that his daughter has been dragged to the public forum, he was repeatedly cheered; aud in the scone before ‘Appius where Claudius claims her as his slave, nothing coul possibly equal his contending emotions as a father; and yet be obliged to surrender his child to the arms here, indeed, Mr, Forrest surpassed many we have feen'tn his truthful representation of the agony of his soul, in being obliged to surrender her, and the wan- dering of his mind how to save her from dishonor, In fF; Forrest possesses overy quality of « great ac- tor, and richly deserves his high histrionic fame, lealius was ably performed by Mr. Dyot, who is exe lent in every character he undertakes. Appius Clau- ‘dius, by Frédericks, was also good; but we weuld ad- vise'a little more ‘attention to the author. M: Abbott, as usual, sustained her part with credit; as also Miss Fanny Wallack, who played Virginia exceed. ingly well, We are informed that Miss Isabel Dickin- son. whose debut in London caused such a sensation, arrived on Sunday last, in this city, and will make her first appearance at the Broadway on Thursday next. Forrest's engagement will prove very profitable to the management of this theatre, To-night he appears as Richelieu. Go early, and secure seats. Niaxo’s, Aston PLace.—The benefit of Mr, H. Pla- cide bere, last evening, was a just tribute to hir excel- lent talent and high qualities asan actor. ‘The house was full from pit to dome, and the popular and favorite comedy by Sheridan, “ The Rivals,” together with a highly attractive bill, could not fail to ensures fall house. The cast was well chosen, and they acquitted themselyes most creditably. Sir Anthony Absolute, by Mr. H, Placide, was performed with extreme ability, “The interview with his gon, Captain Absolute ( denhoff), was an able effort, and elicited bursts of ap- plause from an admiring audience. Acres, by T. Pla- cide, was also well sust: nd Sir Lucius O’Trig- G2; by Charles, was a good perronation. ‘Tho part of irs. Malaprop, hy Mrs. Henry, was also performed with infinite cleverness, and her points told with ad- mirable effect upon the entire audience. Lydia Lan- guish, by Mrs, Maeder, and Julia, by Miss Roberts, were also well sustained. Altogether, the piece went off most successfully. The French opera will be per- formed this evening, in which M. Laborde and the French company will again appearin “La Fille du Regiment,” which was received on Monday evening ith such unbounded applause, The admirers of opera willenjey a tich treat on the occasion; and in the course of the piece, Mme. Laborde will sing the national air of Salut dle France. The combination of attractions nightly put forth here, together with the superior manner in which the theatre has been fitted up, in point of style, seenery, and general finish, have ensured this splendid theatre the patronage of our up-town fashionables, who nightly flock to witness the performances. Opera stands high in favor with the patrens of Niblo’s, and its introduction with the legiti- mate drama, every alternate night, is in good taste. Bunton's TueatRe.—There are periods in the his- tory of green room arrangements, that are traditional, but are sometimes made special by peculiar contin. gencies, In reference to Burton's theatre, we find an exeeption equally creditable to the manager, as con- siderate to the actor—that is, the appropriation of ta- lent to its reepective object, By assigning a cast un- congenial to'the actor's study and action, the conse- quence is, a monotony that levels all distinctive traits, and frequently renders the aspirant for fame a meré machine in the hands of the manager. We have, since the production of “Dombey and Son,” admired the tact with whieh this skilful manager has (to use a military phrase.) detailed the duties of all and each of his comm For himself, he has traced upon the t of hisown peculiar voyage, the object of his des- ion, and reached it. with a skilful management, ‘at might defy the judgment of more experienced ma. riner; pursuing his course with an earnestness that epeaks for the sincerity of his convictions, if not for the soundness of his conclusions. The merits of “Dombey and Son’ are peculiarly developed in the fashionable crowds that seem to make Burton’sa fami. ly circle, His representation of Captain Cuttle, needs no culogium—it is impressive, forcible, and nervous; a matchless identification of all that embodion the peculiar characteristics of the whole souled tar ‘Lhe Major Joe Bagstock, of Brougham's was perfect; while the predicaments of Raymond, as Toots, were fas EPR & | similes ot blighted hopes and disappointed bliss, which in voice and action he most faithfully developed. Na+ ture scems to have endowed him with all the qualifica- tions necessary for the character, in voice and action, This was followed by a burlesque ballet, admirably performed by the Misses Walters and Sinclair, .ceom- panied by Mess Parsloe and Frederick. sof such at- tractions as todemand from the audience an encore, unreasonable, we must confess when so much physi- cal poweris in requisition. Calling out the manager is convenient, as announcing the performance of the ensuing night—but dragging before an addience. Toots every night. js, to uy the least of it, a trespass upon his stereoty yed cratory, as well as upon the au- diene: ‘The l-evolt of the Sextons”” followed; we don’t allude to it, as our gravity was affected by “Dombey and Son,” which everybody should see; and no doubt pid deg f willenjcy for its moral, aswell as its enter- taining incidents, “The announcement for to-night is equally attractive, avd well meriting the attention of ovr citizens and tourists. Narroxat Turatne.—The very ludicrous farce of the “I)lustrious Stranger,” in which Mr, Burke plays the part of the lost Bowbell so jocosely, was performed first at this house Jast night, and was greeted with laughter and applause. Burke was in his best vein, and be and the rest of the company played excellently, The pew Gipsy drama of “Zarah” followed. ‘This piece is full of romantic incidents, dances, &e., and, as a show piece, went off well—we think, however, that the story Jacks interest. Miss Mestayer made a great deal of her part, the Gipsy Zarah, and altogether the drama went off favorably. The very funny farce of “Hunting * Turtle” eucceeded, and the vivacious Mrs. Turtle, who so well punishes the intruder on her and her hus- Dund’s retirement, was capitally played by Mrs. Me The amusing farce of the “Little Nun” conclided the entertainments. The National keeps heatrical race which is now going on in ty. Chanfrau, though young in years, knows @ or two sbout management, and will keep his right befere the public, To-night an excellent iil be plared, For particulars we refer to the ad- sement, onaviaN MinstreLs are following the very favorable imprestion which they made on their first Sy prarance, and the prospect is that they will take the lend in their peculiar style of singing. Their elegant perf rmances of the various quintettes, rolos, &e., Flawp them as scientific vocalists, of the highest order of talert. We bave already noticed at length the various excellencies of the different members of this really «minent bend, and the peculiaritivs of the new murical instrument, the Xuocordeon. from which F. Stocpel extracts such sweet sounds We ean only add that ail we raid im praise of them is but the atrict uth. They were putronized last evening by another crowded and fashionable audience ; and, as they will this evening give another coneert. we doubt not they will agein delight hundreds. ‘The Apollo Rooms, wbere they sing, have lately been benutifully painted, and are also admirably ventilated, so that no more con bt and elegant concert room can be found in the eity. Castix Ganoex.—The promenading and delightful fea breezes which aro to be enjoyed at this charming place, make it the pleatantest place of resort in the city. Strangerstn town ought not omit visiting this, the most splendid hall in the United States, Metovron —At this pleasant place of amusement, most entertainin ts are given every evening, by the Virginia Minstr nd Don Pedro Ferand will siso go through Lis pleasing sleight-of-hand tricks, ‘The order and decorum observed, and t) mptman- ner in which the performances succeed another, add much to the pleasure of a visit. The price of ad- mission is trifling, so thut family parties can woata email exp Camrneis’s Mixstrets.—The harmonious yotces of there darkiee are the delight of large audiences every evening. ‘Choy have fairly got the winl of public favor in their sails, and are gaily aniling towards for- tuner—feme they already have. The perfect refine- ment of these concerts is one of thelr chief attrac. tions, The most delicate mind can find nothing in them which would startle their priety. They will perform to-night, and every evening this week, Grrenst Layton’s Mexican campaign is now as femiliar in all ite dctails, tothe great bulk of our citi- the every day events in the city, thanks to the irited pat of this memorable this ci thi Tue pa! n, which Ja now boing exhibited st the Miner- ya rooms. All who ree it are surprised at the beauti- fu] manner in which it Je got up. If Js exhibited every frralsfextibited at Solock Md, tm sddition Sie evening one. Banvann’s Panorama is a8 much the rage as ever. The noble of the Missouri, end the equally in- teresting deli: yn of the Mississippi, are niga witm in- © It io@most original Hani: yn, exhibiting of B nu Wi wa streets, are Deautiful affairs. Mr. Hanington devoted man; years, we understand, to the havictios of these Te nious and interesting exhibitions. His energy has cS rewarded by the great patronage he is now re- seiviney as every evening the hall of exhibition is well led. Barney Wivi1ams —This celebrated Irish comedian has been playing to crowded houses in Albany; he has been re-engage Sporting Intelligence., Trottine at THe Union Course, To-pay.—Jenny Lind, (not the Swedish nightingale, but a celebrated trotting nag); Nell Gwynne (as great a favorite on the turf as her namesake was at the court of the merry monarch); Lady Emma, (of renowned Dutch Mimeage, or, if she sania ee owner is), Pas- senger, (not the one that was awoke by mis- ake), and Quaker, (ene of the Shaker school), all contend this afternoon, at the above track, for a _— in harness. After and stake of $350, two mile heats, in which at ing match for $200 will take place. The cars are en; togoup and down with those who may wish to visit the course. The calibre and speed of the nage warrant a splendid trot. Cricket Matcn, Honoxew.—On Monday last a friendly match took place between the second eleven of the St. George’s and New York Cricket Clubs, of which the following was the result: FIRST NING! Clubs—New Yerk. . « St. George’s. . SECOND INNINGS New York. . sete eras seer 5186 The St. George’s then went in, and having lost one wicket, scored 54runs. At sun down the closed. The match is to be finished next Monday. The play, throughout, showed good batting, but rather maul flelding. @ batting of Dr. Sutton, of the New Yor! Club, was remarkably slashing, having made, in his se- cond innings, more than forty runs off his own bat. ‘At 2 o'clook, the cricketers, and several ot the out- siders, sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr. Sams, the keeper of the ground. Mopite Trortina, Thursday, Aug. 17.—Purse $200; three mile hei ij j 146 Ibs. John B. Todd’ \. 11 D. Barnes's, ch. 8. h. Buckskin. .... 22 L. Sergent’s, ro. h. Telegraph—drawn, Time, 10:45—9:57. City Intelligence, Steamnoar St, Nicmozas, sunk near Port Chester, was floated on Sunday night, at high water, by placing 112 oil casks in her, The steamers Duncan Pell and Kosciusko left yesterday morning to bring her to the city, when she will go on the dock, and resume her route in the same line next week, in charge other pilot, ‘Tue Wxatnen.—The weather yesterday was quite plearant after the heavy rain of Monday night, and the clouds of duet which had for several days past been #0 annoying to those who chanced to fall in their way, have entirely disappeared, and the streets are pleasant and comfortable. ‘Che evening was delight- ful, and gave promise of a continuation of pleasant weather. $ Ye iow Fever at Staten Istanv.—In consequence of the proximity of the villages of Tompkiosville and Stapleton to the Quarantine, and the facility of pass- ing from one to the other, several cases of yellow fever have occurred at. these places, though of a mild form. This direful disease has been, for some time past, at the Marine Hospital, and is supposed to have come from some vessels arrived at Quarantine, from New Orleans, which had fever pationts on board. This fact has been communicated to the Board of Health of this city, by the health officer of the hospital; and it is desirable that every precaution be taken to prevent its appearance in the city, Tur Union Ririemen, Captain Ellis, will proceed on au encampment excursion, to the Mansion House, Rockaway, Long Island, to-morrow afternoon. Foun Drowxep.—The coroner held an inquest on the body of an unknown man, found floating in the North River, The deceased was brought to shore by a boatman; he appeared to have been but a short time in the water; he was dressed in blue overalls and check shirt, about 5 feet 6 inches, and apparently a native of Ireland. The jury rendered a verdict that he came to his death by drowning. Tux Crrv.—Never, since New York became a city, has a more perfect provailed than at this time.— No startling tragedies or wonderful occurrences going on, which afford even variety,and those who tra- vel from day today in this vast metropolis, witness nothing worthy of note, Business seems to have begun afresh, and every one attends to his own affairs, regardless of what is going on without. The inmates of those princely mansions which have stood unoe- cupied during the summer, are fast returning, and the scenes of pleasure rradually vanish before those things which give a vitality to business and domestic opera. tions. Fashion, however, the goddess of many people of pleasure, still holds her sway, and may bo soen in at] her ramifications, by a very short walk on the fancy side of Broadway, ‘The great conclave of the sextons has dissolved, and that grave portion of citizens quietly dispose of the mortal remains of one, and stand on the watch for another. Trade, generally, is brisk, and the improvements are unprecedented, especially in the upper part of the city; the lower part, of c: urse, being already filled up, and'no chance for improvement, ex- copt by rebuilding, of which there is not a little. “But in the “upper ten’ walks of the city, entire blocks, which, but afew months since, were entirely vacant, or only filled with stones, are now covered with beauti- fni buildings, many with stately residences. In the immediate vicinity of Madison square, which has re- cently been improved by the construction ofa beautiful fenee around I, there are several magnifleent buildings which have already begun to receive the painter's toue and will, ere long, be the abiding place of some fancy- like nymph, the touch of whose fair hands upon the keys of the piano, or chords of the guitar, will discourse swoot strains to greet the ear of the weary pedestrian, who, tired of the turmoils and business of the day, at eventide winds his way homeward to that delightfal vicinity. Every morning, about the time the sun peers above the eastern horizon, the whole of the northern section of the city is awakened by the cry of “sweet corn! Irish taters! applen! mattoses’ small elams! pea- ches! only two cents a quart "This ery ‘sounded by # diminutive old man, perched upon & wagon containing the above productions of the soil and water, drawn by the attenuated form. of what was once a horse, and which looks as if all the “sweet corn” should be his portion of the stock. He is the distri- butor general of the vegetable kingdom in that section, and his course is regular as the day, regardless of the heat of the sun, the tempest, or the storm. Police Inteltigence. Food for Thieves.—Since,the return of the volun- tee to this city, from the various regiments, and re- x their payin gold,an extra inducement has eld out to the thieves, who prowl about night aud day. and watch the opportuvity when the men are intoxieated to rtenl the little all they have earned in fighting the battles oftheir country. There is not aday passes but what several of thesw brave fel- lows are robbed of all their gold by these thieves, who induce them to drink, and then decoy them into Lrothels, and carry of their money, leaving them des- litwte. “There isa gang of Five Point ijavie. who have made this branch of robbing the soldiers their exclusive business, aa they say. by “laying” for the volunteers, It isa pretty sure business, as the money they carry being all gold, when stolen, it cannot be well identified ; therefore, the chances are in favor of the thief. Arrest on Suspicion —Constable Rue and ex-offlcer Brown orrested, yesterday, a man by the name of George Rumeby, who keeps a boot store at No. 188 8th aven' on suspicion of having robbed Robert Reynolds. individual whom we noticed in yeaterday's Herald as baving been robbed on the Five Points of a belt con- taining $7500 in sovereigns. which he said he had around his body. On the officers searching the house of Rumeby, they found $880 in gold, silver and bank dille, among which were three $100 bank bills, This money, although @ large amount for a poor man to keep in the heute, occupying but a small shop, was by no means identified as any of the stolen money, as that wan in sovereigns, and this was in American gold and bank bile. On’ Rumsby being questioned by the magistrate in what manner he came in possession of the money, he stated that it was the savings of hie la- bor, be having heen in thia country twelve years, and was on industrious, saving man. Tho magistrate, however. deteined Rumsby in order to investigate the matter more fully, Robbery of a Volunteer,—OMcer McMahon, of the 7th ward, arrested, yesterday, a wotman called Biddy Moua- gan, on acharge of tobbing Battly Dreut, a detuned volunteer. of $45 and hia land scrip. ‘The officer re- covered $20 of the money found in his possession, her for trial, and the scrip, which was Justice Lethrop committed Officers Whalan and Rafferty, of the 6th rd. yesterday. two fellows called Wm Cox and Wm. Taylor, on suspicion of having robbed a re- turned volunteer, by the name of James Fuller, of $l and a silver watch; on search!ng the trunk of Cox. 11 dagucrectype likenesses of the Viennoise children, 2 portraits in cach case, making 22 in all, were found. These likeneeres ate evidently stolen. for which an owner is wanted. Apply to Mr. Stewart, clerk of po. lee. at the Tombs. Justice Lothrop committed the accused for a further hearing, Extensive Durglery.—Some burglars on Monday night, forced an entrance into the Jewelry store, No. 20 Division street, occupied by Moses §. Blankstein, by removing the glass over the door, thus obtaining an entrance, stenling therefrom a lot of jowelry, con: sisting of gold chains, breastping, finger rings, &r.. to- gether wich gold watches—valued in all, at over $2,000 No chuc as yet of the robbers or the property, Arvest of a Burglar —Officor Adams of the 7th ward, arrested, on Monday night, «fellow calling himself Richard Cluff, whom the officer caught in the grocery store occupied by Thomas Mokeon, corner ef Catho- tine and Hamilton streets, where the raceal broke in 6nd was robbing the store whon detested by the of. cer, The accused was taken before Justice Osborne, and committed to prison for trial, c Vast Inpta Mar.s.—The following information will be interesting to many of our readers, and being derived from « house of the first. respece tability in London, may be depended upon, The mails for the bast are made up im London, as follows :— For India, vin Marseilles. on the 7th of each month, For India, Manilla, China, ke,, o ton, on the 16th of each month,’ “°? Ne Southampton, h, For India, Manilla, : Marseilles, on the auth ota mom hina, &o., vin mm les, on '¢ mail heretofore sont to India via Southampton, on the 2d of gach month, has heen @iscontianed, — Axnany, August 29, 1818; At the meeting Jast evening, a report was adopted’ tecommending the further consi jon of Tay= lor’s letterto the State convention, and pledging Its support to the electoral ticket agreed to by that convention. Mr King, of Georgia, spoke, repudiating the idea that the South was disaffected to Fillmore. : ANOTHER REPORT. Auuany, Aagust 29, 188: The meeting last night was immense. Speeches were mede by Collier, Wheaton, and King of Georgia, and resolutions enthusiastically passed to go Taylor and Fillmore ; not a dozen dissenting. ‘This was a glorious meeting in enthusiasm and numbers, Free Soit Convention. Barrimore, August 2°, 1848. The free soil convention assembled at Union Hall yesterday. David Gamble was chosen Pre- sident. About fifteen uninfluential persons were in attendance; many speeches were made ; sun- dry free soil resolutions adopted, and David Gam- ble, Dr. R. T. Allen, John Hampton Wiilliams,. and John Reynolds, were appointed Presidential: electors. The whole aflair was a complete farce, and the convention adjourned in a most q net and orderly manner. Movements of Mr, Webster, Boston, August 2), 1348. It has lately been reported that it was je intene. tion of the Hon. Daniel Webster to define his posi« tion, and tell ‘where he is to go,” in the Presiden= tial struggle, at Marshfield, Mass., to-morrow. F have made several inquiries, and it is 2 matter of doubt whether or not he will speak then, Some say that Friday is set down as the day Serlous Rallrosd Accident. Bostoy, August 29—E.vening. There was a serious accident on the Springfield Railroad to-day. The train came in collision with a buggy, instantly killing Mr. Phillips and wife. This fatal accident has made four children orphans. Bank Failures. ~ Cincinnati, Aug. 29—10 P. M. ‘The banks here refuse to receive the notes of the Sandusky and Norwalk banks, both of which are reported broken. Mismanagement of the Malls, &. Wasuineton, Aug. 29, 1848. The Postmaster General, and Arthur Bagby, the newly appointed minister to Russia, left here yes~ terday, for New York. The Factorics and Politics. Pirrssureu, Aug. 23, 1848. The cotton factories that have recently sug- pended operations, were opened again to-day, on the ten hour system, the operatives receiving wages 16 per cent less than formerly. A meeting of the whigs of Allegheny city was. held this evening. _It was quite large and eathusi- astic. Gov. Metcalfe, the new,U. S. Senator from Kentucky, addressed the meeting. Shipping Intelligence. ‘The American schooner Borneo, from Laguna, ba arrived ab Norfolk, and reports all well. The Next Cotton Crop. We have noticed, the last three weeks, that tle statements of an enormous yield from this crop are not as numerous as formerly, and it is questioned whether the growth is sufficiently far advanced to- render a, crop equal to the previous one probable. In regard to the maturity of the plant, it seems to be now generally conceded that in Mississippi and “Louisiana, 1t is not as far advanced as at this pe~ riod last year. In Texas and Flonda, quite equal. In South Alabama, rather behind that of last sea- son. We annex from that quarter a few notices of its present appearance: [Correspondence of the Mobile Register and Journal. Greensnono’, August 9th.—I have been travelling for the last month, over a large extent of country. embracing the counties of Dalias, Lowndes, l'erry, an Greene, and have found the cotton creps gen good, although there has been much complaint of the worm and too much rain. I have visited several plan— tations, from the rich canebrake lands to the high, dry, sandy soil, inthe reveral counties above mentioned, and donot consider the prospeat for @ larg» yield as favorable as when I last wrote you. The heavy aud. long continued rains have produced too large « growth of the plant in the low lands, which have le:m over- flowed in several instances. are rotting from too much rain, commenced its ravages to some extont in Deilas coun-. ty. In Perry, Lowndes, aud Greene counties, there- fsmuch complaint of the boll worm, but n> one cam. expect a total exemption from these “cotton destroy. ers.”” The crops are decidedly better than at this time Jest year; and unless the worms increase, and we have more rain, there wil! be « fair crop, Cotton generally gd slowly, and few plauters have commenced pick- ng. Tue Corton Cror—Threo weeks ago the prospect for abeavy crop in this section, and we may add, throughout most of the cotton growing region, were- quite as promising as they have ever been known at this eeason. Though thre had been in this and the adjuining counties, altogether too much rain during the months of June and July, which had cinsed the Weed te grow too fast, andin some instances produced. the rust, yet the Indications gerferally were sch as Justify the opinion that the crop would be quite large as that of ‘44.5, Within the last fifteen or twen- ty days the boll worm has appeared in such numbers as to very materially change the prospects. On Mon- day last. there being a lurge number of persons in from. the country, attending the election, we embraced the oceasion to get all the information we could in t to the ravages of the worm, and we regret to ian thee whilst we occasionally met with a planter whose crop. has as yet been but little injured, much the 1 er number with whom we conversed assured us that the worm was doing them the most serious injury—some expressed the belief that their crops had been cut off one half. As the cotton is now rapidly opening, a few weeks of favorable weather will suffice for gat ring hs ~ worm does not destroy.—Greensboro’ Beacon,. jug. 12. Livinestox, Sumpter county, August 10,—T to the inquiriesin your circular of the oth uit, ty reaes fay that up to this time the ros et of a very abund- ant and excellent erop of cotton in this cous 'y is most. cheering. It is indeed true, that tlero is some com- plaint of the cut worm, but f never knew a crop to be made without complaint. either of the weather or some. kind of worm—besides. I hear less ef complaint of an: kind this year than usual. It is admitted by all with whom I have conversed on the subject, that the crop. thus far Is uncommonly fine, and unless something very unexpected hereafter occurs to defeat the e: tations of the planter, he will gather a most bount yield —Montgomery Flax and Jdvertiser. Honrsvitee, Aug. 8.—Your circular of the 20th July is before me. In reply I have to state that the cottom crop of this section now promises very fairly. Notht but an early frost can prevent us from maki ing at | £n average crop. We were late in getting onr cotton in the ground, and the weather since has not been the most favorable for # large crop, but unless we have am early frost every thing promises well.—Ih. Perry County, Avg. 10:—So far as I have been able tolearn from personal observation in the beat cotton growing ions of this county, the black and mu- latto lands. the prospect of a large yield has not heem #0 good fora number of years. A few planters com- in of too much rain—some of rust, ‘and a few of the ll worm ; but upon the whole, the crop is maturing. finely, and without some remarkable turn in the ree son, or other unlooked for casualty, will be above am average one—Ihid. Some thirty to forty bales of the new crop of cottom e quality of which is enperior to have been received, ti any of the first receipts at thie market for rom years, Sixteen bales of it, classing fully middling fir, have been sold at 6%. In regard to the growing crop, we are at some loss to know what to say. During ti week, we have seen a number of intelligent gentlemen from several of the cotton growing countios, «bo unite in the opinion that the productiveness of the plant has been considerably, and on some plantations materially, injured by the inceseant rains that have fallon for the laet three. or four weeks. It is found, too, that om many plantations in several of the counties, the boll or bore worm has done, and at the latest dates was do- ing. a injury to the young bolls, piercing them a BUC manner as to prevent their matvring.— Whether their de tions have been so ceneral OF 80. extensive as to interfere materially with the general Prospects of the cotton growers, is a question that oan- not bo decided before the next month, !t i+ curtain, however, that on a great many plantations the injury har been very serious, We are Inactive correspon- dence with many portions of the cotton region, and aa is usval at this season of the year, the acconata are to. fone extent confiieting—not so much i1 the facts communicated as in the inferonees drawn tron them. We do not think it expedient, undor the « cleoam- Flances, to say mero than that the high expectations generally indulged in rote three or four wees ago, are not Likely to be realized — Mobile Prices Cu ont, Aum gust 10, Sickymss oN Wesrrrery.—We fJearn tit it is unusually sickly in Westfield at the prescnt time, Vive persons were lying de within the week, and eleven weve sic! ne time op one street. Dysentery 13. the prevathoag com plaint.— Springsidd i CossTwisk.—Under instructions from the Secre- tary of the Treasury, vessels for Oregon will here- after clear at the Castom House ““coastwise,”? The voyage to Ore; some twelve, or fifteen thousand miles, is rat long coastwise voyage. | '