The New York Herald Newspaper, August 31, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. wi int of PLP LETTERS by mail, for eubscrigtions, or swith adver- —* be post paid, or the pestage will be deducted from IRRESPONDENCK, containing ioport, Tated fre quarter of the world; f used will morning, and to be pub "aitions, 1.) at reasonable anna; the propriator and with de ‘of Pulton and BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Damon anv Pyrnias —Ercn Bor. AL THEATRE, Chatham Street—Vicrorine— waTiee eines Oanirion, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers etreet—Domexy anp Bow—Matamona—Mr crise MAwiNG. WIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACR—Manniep Lire—Loan ‘or « Lover. MELOBEON, Bowery—Vincimis Minorncie-—Brmorian Banerno, Bc. HALL, Broadway, near Houston —Baxvann'’s Pi anp MissouRL ‘ANORAMA Paronama ov THs Missusmrrt MINERVA ROOMS, Brosdway.—Panonazs o7 Grxxnse ‘Ravion’s Mexican Campaior. PANORAMA Hal corner Broadway and Walker street.— = IR@TOR'S freee Dionamas OF THE CREATION AND cLvOR SOCIETY LIBRARY—lamrzarz’s Mivernete—Brworian Beveme—Bvaresque Dancine, as, APOLLO ROOMS—Mo. Mivsruezs’ Concent. Rew York, Thursday, August 31, 1848. Actual Cireulation of the Herald. Ang. 0, Wednesday ... . ‘The steamship Niagara, from Liverpool, 1s due at this port, with seven days’ later intelligence from all parts of Europe. There is not so much anxiety or excitement in the public mind, relative to the nature of later ad- Vices; but some curiosity exists to learn the pro- gress of the rebellion, since the arrest of the prin- cipal leaders. The probability is that the news will not amount to much any way—that no fight- ing has taken place—that the government has ex- tended its forces over the whole of the disaffected distnets, and effectually put down every demon- stration against it. Some interest is manifested to learn the policy of the government relative to its prisoners. The political state of the Continent of Europe is, just now, the most important matter, and we may receive accounts of the successful mediation of France and England, in a peaceable settlement of the questions et issue between the powers engaged in hostilities. The harvests are another item of interest. The progress of the potato disease in Ireland, and the effect of the unfavorable weather, up to the time the previous steamer left, will be more definitely known on this side of the Atlantic after the arrivay of the Niagara, and prices for breadstufis in our markets more satisfactorily determined. In the event of the potato disease having become general, and the grain crops much injured by the unfavora- ble weather, we shall see an activity in our grain markets, little dreamed of a tew weeks since. A InrennaTionaL Law—Tue Arrests m™ IRevann. —A very grave question afleeting the “right of search,” and calculated to revive a long pending controversy between the British and our own go- vernments is likely to form a prominent topic for diseussion end negotiation, growing out of some recent arrests of American crtizens in Ireland. It is time that some fixed principles should be laid down to guide our citizens, and enable them to shape their course in this respect. The adopted citizen, in renouncing all allegiance to a foreign povrer, and clothing himself 1m the proud garb of free citizenship, feels a confidence in the protec- tion he will receive under the flag of his adopted country. There is an anomaly in the state of the law in this respect, as regards our relatione with Eng- land; and the declaration of intentions and subse- quent imitiatzon to the privileges of American citi zenship, become a mockery so long as our govern” ment will not enforce respect for its provisions. ‘We are aware that able jurists kave long enter- tained diferent views m this confederacy on the subject; but the time may be said to have arrived when America is bound to Jook this matter boldly in the face. The adopted citizen, if, as in the war of 1812, he can be claimed and pressed, and his citizenthip treated as a nullity, feels a deep interest in the settlement of this question.— For instance, where a British adepted citizen, if arrested upon any charge in his native country, proclaims himeelf an American citizen, it should be held that he is fully entitled to be treated as such, and his case be disposed of on its merits. The arrests that have lately taken place in Ireland, of natives and adopted citizens, who have put in the requisite protest with the American consul, 1s calculated to revive this subject ; and as we have settled scores with England on the subject of Oregon, the Nerthern boundary, free trade, and other questions ef vast national importance, we trust that some decisive measures will be adopted, to place this verata questio, upon a proper basis, and aflord protection to the adopted citizen who has fled here from British oppression. If a British subject who has renounced all alle- giance to the Queen of England, by becoming an American citizen, can be seized, as in 1812, in any of our ships, and hanged for proclaiming hostility to a government he has a “holy horror of ;” if our ships can be entered on the high seas, and pas- sengers taken from them, upon the mere vague accusation of a bribed police, we feel a con- fidence that eur government will take prompt and efficient measure to check this high handed abuse, and daring invasion of right. such as formerly wasclaimed by England overg those who left her dominions. Political offences do not come within the jurisdiction defined by the Ashburton treaty; and in the present convulsed state of Europe, we shall have many flocking from the shores of the respective nations upon that continent, who will need the legitimate pro- teetion of the laws of nations. Something should be done on this subject, to enable us to see “‘ where we stand,” in every par ticular. The cases of those recently arrested in Ireland are peculiar; and 1f our government inter- fere at all in the matter, it at once becomes a ques- ton of great delicacy in a diplomatic point of view. It will throw our adopted population ina state of great excitement, and the question is liable to come to a very critical one. PresipentiaL Evection—Wuie Catcunations. —The friends of General Taylor have taken cou- rage within a few days, and somewhat recovered from the alarm into which they were thrown by the movements of Mr. Calhoun and his friendsin South Carolma, which movements showed a dis- position on the part of the democracy of the South to unite on Cass and Butler. The affair at Albany having blown over, with- out apparently doing much harm to the whigs, and few days, perhaps a few hours, will settle all these questions. Our Commercial Treaties—Keciprocity in Trade, ‘The political revoiiuons in England, and the | changes these revolutions have already brought about, will have a very important influence upon all treaties of commerce, and give an opportunity to perfect and edopt more liberal principles in the formation. of tuture compacts. The Zollverein has béen destroyed by the new confederation of Germén States, and the difficulties which have existed heretofore in regard to the reciprocal com- mercial treaties, have no doubt also disappeared. In the event of the German confederatron entering into negotiations with all nations relative to com- mercial interceurse, it will no doubt place each entirely upon an independent footing. The clause which has for so many years been attached to commercial treaties, made with different countries, that they shall be entitled to pnivileges equal to those enjoy- ed by the most favored nations, has placed ali upon a par, and prevented concessions in favor of any one that would “in re- turn grant equal advantages. It was nothing im the world but the insertion of that clause im all the commercial treaties between the Zollverein and Great Britain, that prevented the treaty made between the Zollverein and the United States, a few years since, from being ratified by the combined powers. For certain concessions in our tariff on the products and manufactures of those nations forming the Zollverein, we were to Teceive corresponding concessions on our pro- ducts and manufactures imported into those coun” tries composing the confederacy. After the treaty with these improvements had been negotiated by the representatives of each power, it was discov- ered that amy concessions made in the duty up- on Amencan maanufactures imported into the Zollverein, must also be rade upon simi- ler manufrctures imported fom Great Britain- This at once arrested fuither pregress-—the new treaty was laid on the shelf, and the old one continved in force. ce that time we have adopted a new tariff, which tekes prece- dence. of all commercial trerties, if its provisions | are more favorable, but if not, cominercial treaties regulate the commercial intercourse between all | nations. The tariff of 1846 places the products and | manufactures of the Zollverein, in entering our ports, upon a more favorable footing than the tanft of 1842, or the commercial treaties now in exis- the recent indications from Ohio being that Tay- lor and Fillmore havea tair prospect of carrying the vote’of that State, the following may be con- sidered as the present aspect of the contest, as viewed by the whigs. 4 It is believed that Taylor will receive the same electoral votes as were given to Mr. Clay’ in 1844 ~-106 in number, with the addition of the vote of | New York, 36—making in all, 141—and requiring but five votes to elect him. That he will receive the votes of Louisiana, 6, Florida, 3, and Georgia, 10, is not doubted by the whigs—saying nothing of the votes of Pennsylvania, 26, Indiana, 12, Towa, 4, and Wisconsin‘; all of which they con- sider Taylor and Fillmore have a chance for, equal at least to the prospects of the democrats in Ohio. Such are the whig calculations for the last day of August, Anno Domin: 1818. But what do cal- culations amount to? Tux Yettow Frver.—The Board of Health met yesterday, to take into consideration the commu- nication from the health officer of this port, an- nouncing that the yellow fever was on Staten Island. We give the proceedings in another column. It 1s to be expected that any intimation of the existence, or of the supposed existence, of this dreadful disease, will create a good deal of alarm and excitement, and be the means of epreading a thousand false reports of the actual appearance of the fever in the city. Those who spread such re- ports ought to be frowned down at once. Alarm is almost as mischievous as the disease iteelf. We euppoee that several cases of the fever are really on the island. We cannot believe that the health officer would announce 1 to be there unless he felt sure of its existence. But this need not create unnecessary alarm. It has been there be- fore. We would advise every one, however, to be careful. Samise or cue Camerta—The British mail steamer Cambria sailed yesterday morning, short- ly after 12 o'clock, for Halifax and Liverpool. She takes 54 passengers for Liverpool, and 6 for Halifax. Her specie list amounts to $16,140. Among her passengers is the Hon. Arthur P. Bagby, our new minister to Russia. Sporting Intelligence. Usron Counss, L. 1.—A capital exhibition of trot- ting took place yesterday afternoon over this course and gave general satisfaction to the large number in attendance. Jenny Lind was the winner of both purse and stake. The time made was tolerably good. tence, and it 1s consequently the law. By thatact we are entitled to concession from the German confederation in the formation of new treaties or in the re-constrvction of their tariff. in accordance with this, and upon the prin, ciple of reciprocity, the Hon, A. J. Dopel- con, ovr minster to the German confeae- vation, wrs, at the last accounts, at Frenk- fort, for the express purpose of negotiating a com- mercial treaty of the most liberal character. This movement has becom* @ source of great jea> lousy to England, and the British government will, | without doubt, do everything in its power to pre- vent a successful termination of the mission of our T egotiator The course usually pursued by the government of Great Britain, whenever the government of the United States commences negotiations relative to more favorable commercial treaties, pretty clearly | sMustrates the progress we have made asa rival in | the commercial world, to that nation, and the fears entertained relative to our future success. As an- noying a8 such interference undoubtedly is, it is | highly gratifying that we have so far advanced, in such a short period comparatively, ompete succesefully vpon the same footing with sucha rieh and powerlul nation Tn emte of all their efforts to check our progress, The match was won by Toby. A report will be given to-morrow. Aten mile match will come off this afternoon at 3 o'clock, between Mr. Conway's Stranger and Mr Smith’s Edwin Forrest. A match of this character must eal! out a large attendance. Marine Affairs. Lavnen or rie Faangktix.—The steamship Frank. lin, 2,200 tons burthen, will be launched this morning: at 11 o'clock, from the yard of Messrs. Westervelt & Mackay, foot of Seventh street. Tue Penvvian Wan Steamer Rimac, built in this city by Brown and Bell, and which left here in Feb- Tuary last, reached Talcahusno in June, under can- she touched on the way at Rio Janeiro, She would take in coal and repair at Taleahuano, proceed to Callo, Dent en tHe W: Tne Ac TERN RatLnoap.—-A | shocking accident took place on the Boston and Albany,railroad, on Tueeday morning. Mr. Philips, of Madison, had been to Palmer after his wite, and had left about fifteen minutes previous to the Was crossing the railroad e passage of the train, and in his wagon, about a mule irom Palmer, when the in cume vp. Ie was not seen by the engineer, owing to the curve and deep cut in the road, until an instant before the locomotive struck the wagon. ‘The wagon was broken to pieces, and Mr. Philips and his wile killed instantly. A portion of the heads of each was destroyed The man and wo- mon were carried a quarter of a mile on the cow- catcher before the train could be stopped. Their remains were bronght to Palmer and delivered to the sor, whom they lad left a tew minutes previ- ‘The wagon had a top to it, and probably neither the maw or worean discern the cause of ove, Jt will, under liberal commercial systems be more | rapid then it ever yet has been, and long after the menuleeturing interests of England have virn- ed the eulminating poiat, onrs will be incre ising iv otrongth, in extent andin y ‘Yhe bell was pot rong, or the whietle ergs of the workmen engaged in the New York gas works, having some work to perform upon the geax meter, repaired to that instrument, and com- Fire— Destruction of ‘ork Ges Works-The Lower Part of the City In Vackness, About three o’ciock yesterday efternoon, one menced operations, with a hghted candle in one one hand. As soon as the cock was turned, the gas escaped, and accidentally took fire. Jn an instant, the flames burst through the sky- lights in the root, and ascended a distance of sixty feet in the air, and, in a moment more, the whole building was in one sheet of flames. Before the alarm was geven, the main pipe lead- ing to the reservoir, which is located in Church etreet, was shut off, which precluded the possibi- lity of an explosion. The firemen were promptly on the spot, but the element had made such pro- gress t all hope of saving the building was at an end, pe their Getions were directed to the saving of the surrounding property. ‘There were about one bandied Parrels oftar and Tosin in the building, which took fire, and here the sight was awfully grand. A solid sheet of flame, fifty feet deep, rose about one hundred feet high, and ‘so intense was the heat, that several of those who were managing the pipes of the nose, were obliged to retreat. The rear and part of the side wall, on Hester street, burst, and came down with a tremendous crash, and the falling of the roof seemed only to feed the raging element. It was reported about this time that there was danger of an explosion, and many of the firemen very prudently declined msking their lives, not being aware that the was shut off, until Ald. Adams appeared and said all was sate; Soneuted ite president of the company, and there was no danger to be hended. They then went to work with might and main; but by this time the communicated to the office, which was tast being consumed by the raging flames. The whole place being filled with gas, oF other combustible material, bumed like tinder, and the building was almost entirel; consumed before the progress of the flames was stayed. At one time a dense smoke issued from the windows of the cellar, but the free application ot water soon stopped the fire in that quarter. The books and other valuables, in the upper part of the house, which was used for the manufacturing of fixtures, were all saved, and about $5,000 in cash, was found and secured by Captain Kissner, of the 14th ward police. The house at the corner of Hester and Orange streets, pelenenl to the gas company, and occu- pss by Mr. John McCaffrey, foreman in the gas ouse, was partially destroyed, thong he suc- ceeded in removing all his furniture. The house No. 124 Orange street, of wood, occupiea by Mr. Adrian Grafi, was destroyed ; No. 126, of wood, occupied canny Pees rederick Leak, gas fit- ter, and Mr. Jo! hart, policeman, almost en- rely destroyed; No. 128, erage occupied joint- yy Mr. John Summerfield and Mr. Wilham Strath, was also almost entirely destroyed. The inmates succeeded in removing all the furniture. The whole of the property destroyed relnged to the gas company, and their loss is estimated at about $30,000, upon which it is said there was a trifling insurance. i i After the firemen had succeeded in confining the fire to that portion above speeified, the flames still rose to a great height from that quarter of the building where the tar and rosin were stored, and up to a late hour was still burning. The fire- men deserve all praise for their untiring exertions, for they never ceased working, except at the time above stated, until the fire was entirely subdued, or at least so far as danger might be apprehended, a space of three hours. The police arrangements, too, were admirable, about two hundred of that department being quickly at their posts and ren- dering efficient service. THE NIGHT SCENE. The lower part of the city, in the evening, pre- sented quite a singular appearance. Instead ot the brilliantly Bees stores which usually adorn our principal thoroughfares, ail was dacknens z and it was curious to observe how all the usual ayocations, or pleasures of our citizens, were cut off by this sudden accident to the gas works. The street lamps were lighted, but flickered and died. In our own office, we had to resort to candles, a lot of fine blue nose potatoes supplying the places of candle-sticks, much to the inconvenience of the printers. And we perceive, too, that some of those who profess to manufacture their own gas, were left im the dark, much to the astonish- ment of their neighbors. ‘Two of our theatres,(Burton’s and the National,) both of which were dependent upon the gas works for their light, were obliged to suspend operations forthe might and, instead ofbeautiful performances and the loud clamor of applause, all was still and larkness ; and those hotels which were looking to the gas works to light their splendid halls, patiots, and saloons, were lighted only by the dim oven ss eles, ‘ich long had since ceased to m, . The old say of ‘when a thing is missed, it is mourned,” was fully verified at every turn, and the want of the much abused gas works was feit every one. A dismal pont pervaded every uartet, where the gas had long been the light to the destrian’s pathway, and it seemed as if the whole section of the city which was aflectad by the calamity, wes in habiliments of mourning.— Never before, since the introduction of that great agent of light, has the city been subject to such a scene. The calamity will doubtless be hailed with joy by those who prowl about the city to rob their fellow men; for never before has such an rtunity to peers their villany been afforded em. It would be well for the Chief of Police to prepare for these midnight marauders, and place a sufficient number of men on duty to frustrate their designs. The demand for candles, about dark was unprecedented. A single establishment, between five and seven o’clock, sold forty boxes of sperm candles at retail; and to that department of trade it has proved one of the fortunate events of business life. ly will probably be some t'me before the works will be again in operation, so as to supply their customers. important Te ‘the Board of Health, The ¥ Fever. The Board met yesterday morning, in the cham- ber of the Board of Aldermen, to take into con- sideration the alarming accounts of fever on Staten Island, to devise means to prevent contagion, and preserve the health of the city. Y The followmg communication fromm Dr. Whiting was read :— “ Quarantine, Staten Isann, v August 29, 1848. § His Honor the Mayor—I deem it my duty to inform you that there exists at this place, and in the villages Stapleton adjoini he - disease that has, withi the character of maligna’ and @ mild form of the same led for a period of ten or twelve or Givease. have prev: days, but not bearings decided to justify its desig- pation as yellow fever, all ey yaretiane in and about this neigh! but, ‘in a few days, a number of cases have occurred, with such definitive Ki a6 to leave their nature established. ‘The first cases occurred in the quarantine grounds ‘among the beatmen employed in the health officers’ barge, and those of the revenue , and one or two employed om the steamboat dock. contiguous to this place. Subsequently, the cases occurred among per- eons living neat the shore, in a district extending about a mile south of this place, and a quarter of a mile in shore. The number of cases, thus fat, has been about fifty; of, these, the malignant casvs, num- bering twelve, commenced on Wednesday, the 23d of August, and bave been occurring daily since. Six deaths have occurred from amongst these. with all the of the disease so decided, as to leave no geutlemen who gentleman of twenty here, and consequently much opportunity for acquaintance with yel- ir. Since then, its nat have been carefully observed by Dr: nore a eet Dra. and myeelf. Yesterday, the 28¥h. | was so fully sut fied of the existence of actual malignant senor fever, that I notified Drs. Morris and Geer, health-cot sioners, who proceeded immediately to this pla instituted n rigid investigation of the mat came decidedly to the same conclusion. For the causes of the diseare, { think we must look to vessels from New Orleans, lying at quarantine, hav- ing had yeliow fever on board; these ave the bark Edgar, and ships George Henry and ifollander; they have been removed us fur as possible from eliete, sui- ficiently to obviate the danger from them it remains with the Board of Jivalth to determine whether any measures shail bo adopted, to establish non-intercourse with the city ew York, or such other means, as May prevent the egnveyance of the infection to our city , Signed, ALEN. B. WHITING. _ After the reading of Dr. \Winting’s eonnnunica- tion, the tollowing resolutions were adopted :-- Resolved. That » committer be appointed to act in connection with the health commissio pore of exemining into the origin and existence of Jellow fever upon Staten Island. aad the probable sec- tion to which it i# now confined: and that they report, without delay, to this board, a statement of the facts together with uch suggestions as they may think | jad oy to make, in relation to th 7 jor this hoard to pursue, to confine th: raid fever to its present locality. The following ed gentle- men were appointed the said committee -—Aldermen Pranklip, Deforest, Adams, Corning, and assistant Al- dermen Miller. Whereas. official information has been obtained b: this board, that yellow fever exists on Staten Island; therefore, volved, That all ferry, and other boate or vessels, sre hereby probibited from touching at, landing or ‘aking op parsengers, at either of the docks on Staten island, known aa be Stapleton Quarantine decks, ONO ot herwire ordered, moming, to receive ‘Lhe board adjourned (ot ihe pepert 0: thw committee, ers, for the pur: | ‘Theatrical ant Musical, Bowrny Tueatae —The admirably selected per- formances announced last night, for the benefit of a most meritorious actor, Mr. Bellamy, as might be ex” pected, attracted an eudience as brilliant as it was numerous, and upon no occasion have we observed a more decided determination on the part of the per- formers, in their diversified characters, to render more jpattee to the cause they so vigorously sustained, “The jorming «f Lif @ drama full of those incidents that arouse the finest of human sensibilities, and fur- ished full forthe developement of those versatile powers that jong to the two Misses Denin. The “Dame Davidson’ of Mrs. Broadley was an exqui- site representation of the character, as was “Kate Alcord,” by Mrs. Walcott. In comedy cf “Charles the 24,” the pretensions of Bellamy, as Capt. Copp. are too fully acknowledged, to require comment, Inevery act aud gesture, he was the faithful delinea- tor of a rei most trying character, Miss Taylor fulfilled ai t might be expected from Mary Copp, nd enchanting in her i] iffculty of , in the density of the mal- ery crevice of the theatre, pre- cluded us from testifying tothe merits of the grand burlesque opera of “Some-Ham-Ole-Bule ;’? but we have no doubt it received, from the talents of *he disti; ished vocalists, the sees it pa the popular traged: “George Bard- represented, MrT C, Smith sssaming the character, in which he will be sustained by tue talent of the company; aud 1m addition to the other advertised entertainments, Mr. Smith, who has reco- vered from his recent iudisposition, will appear as ‘Endymion,”’ with Signora Ciocea, in the grand ballet divertisement of “Dians and Endymion.” We cor- dially congratulate the proprietor of this theatre upon the enterprise that bas rendered this establishment independent of all extraneous light. 4 While all other 8 were enveloped in the gloomy ctonds of the monopolizing tre street, the Bowery aad resplendent with their own manufactured requirements. A young lady, who has been some time preparing for the stege, and who is believed to possess dramatic talent of 'a high order, makes o first appearance at Niblo’s, on Saturday ing next, im the part of Lucy Ashton, in the “Bride of Lammermoor.” Broavway Turatr».—We could scarcely get a peep ‘at the stage of this theatre, last night. Such an im- mense assemblage of human beings we have never be- fore seen within the walls of a theatre. The play was “Richelieu,” the production of Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer. . Forrest played the Cardinal. It is Soilty hy this dlsingulshed Wragedian. "In facts the abilit; st . In 6 a eta teaer acne is sufficient to test Phe abilities of a great actor, and, in our opinion, Mr. Forrest, last night, fully sustained his claim to the first, rank in his profession. Baradas, by Fredericks, was well performed, as was also the Chevalier de Mau- prat, by Dyott. This gentleman seems to be- come a favorite wherever he appears, and we are glad to perceive that intrinsic mezit receives ite reward. The Sieur de Beringhen, by Lester, appeared to us to be overstrained. Joseph, Deve was io keeping with the good reputation he ‘aoquired as an actor. Mies F. Wallack, as Julie de Mortemar, looked and acted the character well, and was much applauded. We must not forget} Francois, Rich- elieu’s which was sustained by Mr. Baker in an admirable manner. In fine, the en! piece was re- ceived with the loudest acclamations, by an audience whose feelings bad been ited by the truthful, touching representation of the crafty, vindictive car- dinal, always surrounded by intrigues and conspira- cies, but whose gigantic mind enabled him to laugh to scorn the fruitless attempts of his enemies to rob him of his power. There were many passages throughout the piece, which were read with excelling judgment and emphasis by Mr. Forrest, which drew down reite- rated cheers. Nipxo’s, Aston Piace.—The military opera of “ Ls Fille du Regiment.”’ or the child of the regiment, was performed here last evening ; the part of Marie vy Madame Laborde, was sustained with much power and ability, her splendid voice and execution having el cited frequent bursts of applause. Tonio, by L borde, was also performed with infinite success ; the Marchioness of Birkenfield, by Madame Paul, was also well personated, and the aoe went off with much success, before a hi hionabie and crowded house. The benefit of Mr. T. Placide, it will be re- membered, is fixed for this evening, on which occasion Messrs. H. Placide, Vandenhoff, Charles, and Mrs. Maeder will appear. The peculiarly constructed and pepular comedy of ‘Marrled Life, by Buckstone, together with the laughable farce of “Loan of « Lover,’ will be presented, cach with a highly talented cast, as will be seen on reference to the bills of the day. Mr. T. Placide, as a popular comedian, has strong claims upon the numerous patrons of this \y fashionable theatre, and we bespeak for him a bumper house this evening. It should, also, be borne in mind that this is the last night the Mesars. Placide will appear together here, and those who have wit- nessed their excellent capabilities and extraordinary comic powers, in the various characters in which they ve appeared since their engagement, will flock for- ward to bid them adieu, thisevening. The house will be crowded. The Nationa Tararne, as aus Bunrow's, ere closed last evening, in consequenc e want of gas. Both houses will certainly be open this evening, as ar- Tangements have been made tosupply light,even if the works are unable to resume operations. For their ills, we refer to our list of amusements. Moravian Sincens.— The Apollo Rooms, last evening, were Casornede iB attended, to hear, for the third time, the sweet melodies put forth by the Moravian vooalis but the concert room labored under a great disadvan- tage, in consequence of the gas works burning up during the day, which threw an unusual glooni “ver the audience, as the room was necessarily lighted up by afew candles. However, the performers were all it could be wished for, if we judge from the applause given by the audience, Mlle. Lovarny sang the echo Fe 3 with a great deal of taste and feeling, and #0 did M. Zorer, in the imitation of the French horn, accom- panied by the guitar; all the other performers wi well received, and Soerrediy, too. This evening, 2h pty: | concert, Ben Bes fore will be well at- nded,as they are a very talented company.and must be heard to be app ted, sisi Campimir's Minstreis.—These jocose and excellent singers will give a first rate programme this ta 4 hey are #0 popular, and their concerts are so ful and fashionably attended, that it seems useless to ad- vise people to go and hear them, as every one goes. Should there be any, however, who have not yet heard | them, do not let them omit visiting them immediately. ‘They will be certain to please, Caste Ganvex.—The sultry evenings we have now st the ones for visiting this delightful place, Strangers in our city will find it a most magnificent place of resort. Booth, the tragedian, is at Buffalo, ‘The Seguin troupe are also at Buffalo. Madame Anna Bishop has been giving concerts, with great eclat, in the principal cities in the Canadas. She is now on her return to the United States, giving con- | certs at Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton, &c., on her Macready is playing to full houses at Liverpool, and soon starts for America. Jenny Lind has made ap engagement to ap; Edinburgh, about the end of the ensuing month. Grisi, Garcia, Tamburini, and Salvi, are performing at Drury Lane theatre. Brooke, the tragedian, is suffering under a tempo rary loss of speech. i Th | aad Harmonists were at Louisville on the 25th instant. C.D, Pitt and Mrs. Geo. Jones were at St. Louis on the 23d inst. ar at The East india 5 To Tux iprror or rae New York Hera: In your notice of the East India Mails, taken froma Boston paper, it may be useful to explain that there are only two maila monthly to the Eust Indies. The letters sent, via Southampton, on the | 49th, reach their destination by the same overland conveyance as those posted on the 24th, via Mar- seillés, they being, comvered. through France, in- stead of through the straits of Gibraltar to Malta, making a diflerence of fourdays. The mail of the 7th is taken only as far as Bombay, and thence the letters are conveyed across "the peninsula to Cal- eutta, and no farther, That of the 19th, the steamer goes direct to Calcutta, lands her letters ssengers, and then proceeds to ina. The ' overland conveyance oflersgreat facilities to those wishing to transmit speedily small parcels or valu- able goods; they would arnve from New York from seven to eight weeks. The charge for small parcels is acco nghts £40 ing to size, and for perton; measurement bales must not exceed 100 pounds. i .The present time presents a favorable opportu nity jor American merchants Giving their attention to goods calculated for the East India market. I am intimately acquainted with the busin Prom what I have seen, since my‘arrival in ‘vountry, 1 am led to believe that in some qualities of cotton | and woollens, the manufacturers here can produce an article, suitable for that market, lower than any Lwopean producer.+ 0 [shall be happy to furnish any of your readers with further details on this subject tam, sir, CHA &e., | LES PONTEZ, | August 30th, 1848. 198 Broadway. | New Wiscoxsin Jtpiciany.—The newly elec- | ted judges of the Wisconsin circuit and | supreme coutts, were to meet on Monday, | Avgust 28, to draw for terms, and to elect a chigf justice. Jt is a somewhat remark- | able fact, that four of the five judges are New Yorkers, viz: Messrs. A. W. Stow, M. M. Jeckeon, Levi Hubbell, and Charles H. Larrabee The fifth, Mr. Whiton, 18 from fonnecticut, but studied his profession in New York, Avorner Rainnoap Acctpent.—We learn from the Salem Gazette, thatas a freight train was com. im over the mill pond bridge yesterday morning, hidden in the dense fog, it was overtaken by aa engine with a car load of iron, which had started from Boston at a somewhat later period. Several laborers were upon the car with the iron, and in the concussion that ensued, one of them, ‘not em- ployed by the company, had both his legs broken, and was otherwise severely injured. His name is Jelly, his residence Lynn. We learn from Newport, that the directors of the Perry Mill, in thet pheee, have concluded to goon treduewd yater, POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE The Preparations for the Presidential Contest, Kentucky.—The Frankfort Yeoman grees com- plete returns from all the counties in the State of the vote for Jovernor and Lieutenant Governor, but they are not all official, and we therefore give only the aggregate vote :— Critten + 166489 Helm. Powell. 68,124 Martin, Crittenden’s msj....8,365 Helm’s majority... 8,121 The were gale vote cast for Governor, according to the above, is 124,613, while in 1844 it was 114,736, showing an increase this year over the vote of” 1844, of 9,877. - The inauguration of Mr.Crittenden, as Governor, takes place on the 5th of September. Inpiana.—Although the democrats have a majo- rity in the legislature elect, itis donbtful whether Senator Hannegan can_be re-elected, as there are many of the democratic members pledged to vote fora free soil man to represent the State in the U.S. Senate. On10.—Moses B. Corwin 1s the whig candidate for Congress in the Champaign district, and his son, John A. Corwin, is the locofoco candidate. It is to be hoped they will conduct the canvass fairly. William Kennon, jr., the present representative from the fifteenth Congressional district ot Ohio, has been nominated, by the locofocos, for re- election. Joseph M. Root, whig, has been nominated for re-election in the twenty-first, or Huron district. Pennsytvania,—The democrats of Delaware co., have nominated Alexander McKeever for Congress. The district is composed of Delaware and Montgomery counties, and 1s now represented by John Freedly, wig. In 1844, it gave Mr. Polk 481 majority. 4 John Van Buren is about stumping part of the State of Pennsylvania, in favor of the tree soil question. He 1s accompanied by Mr. Wilmot. Virernia.—A portion of the whigs of Hanover, the native county of Mr. Clay, assembled on Tuesday, the 2lst August, at the Slash church, and, repudiating the hiladelphia nominations, unfurled their banner to the breeze, with thenames of Henry Clay for President, and John Minor Botts for Vice-President inscribed thereon. Fifty-four Dames are stuended to the proceedings, “ as citi- zens of old Hanover, and stand like, pillars of gra- nite, supporting the temple of civil liberty, and bolstering the great cause.”— Norfolk Argus. Jokn Taliaferro is annonnced as an independent candidate for Congress in the eighth district of Virginia, now Fepresented by Richard T, L. Beale, locofoco. Mr. Taliaferro 1s a Whig. Grore@ia —LHon. Alexander H. Stevens has been unanimously renominated by the whigs of the 7th Congressional District of Georgia. Wisconsin.—A State convention, to nominate a Van Buren electoral ticket, and take measures for organising a free soil many throughout the State, was held at Janesville, on Thursday, August 2At .The Rock Cownty Democrat, pablitbed at Janes- ville, Wisconsin, has hauled down the Cass flag, and now goes for Van Buren and Adams. The edi- tor says, that the defection from Cass 1s so great in that region, that the party had better abandon him altogether. = A gentleman from Wisconsin informs us, that the vote of the State is very doubttul, the friends of Cass, Taylor, and Van Buren being, 1t is sup- posed, nearly equal in strength. Massacuusetts.—Ex. Gen, Caleb Cushing was to have spoken at Faneuil Hall, last night. Matve.—John Jameson, of Cornish, has been nominated as the candidate for Representative to Congress, by the whigs of the York and Oxford Congressional districts. Gideon Lucker, of Saco, was nominated district elector. The Van Buremites of Bangor, have nominated Jeremiah Curtis as candidate or Congress from the sixth district, in opposition to the whigs and democrats. A Letter from Gen. Cass. The True Democrat, published at Ann Arbor, Michigan, of the 23d of August, publishes the fol- lowing letter from General Cass. It was furnished to the Democrat by Mr. Wilson, to whom it was addressed: ‘Wasnixcron, February 19, 1847. My Dear Sir—Your friend Doyle will be selected as a lieutenant, and I am glad we can give you this proof of a desire to pay respect to your recommendation. Jam fairs eco by Meester] or I would wae you a longer letter. However, the newspapers give ou a full account of our — proceedings. We core not done much god; but they say it is dark just before daylight, and I am inclined to think thet our darkest hour has past. It seems to me teeatons is coming out of thief. There is amore determined spirit to support the administration than I have seen heretofore. It is now distinctly understood, and it will be the democratic sentiment throughout the country, that everything must give way to # vigorous prosecution of the war, and that no measures must be proposed that will embarrass the administration. The Wilmnt Proviso will not pass the Senate. It would be death to the war—death to all hopes of get- ting an acre of territory—death to the administration, and death to the democratic party. It was not so in- tended. It no doubt eriginated with propemfeelings ; but things have now come to such «pass, that its adoption will produce these effects. It is distinctly avowed by the Southern members of Congress that would not vote for any measures for the ution of the war, nor would they ratify any treaty, if this provision becomes slaw. It will probab!; go back from the Senate to the House, whe.e I hope the appropriation will pass without any proviso. Tam, with great rc.pect, truly yours, R.S. Wis LEWIS CASS. And yet Another Taylor Letter. Banon Rover, La., August 12 1848, Dean Sin—I take in acknowledging the re- fond bad ered aca 22d July, enclosing to mc e resolutions a at a meeting of the w! men of Auburn. ig spree tet In these resolutions, I find terms of respect and con- fidence towards me, as highly gratifying as they were unexpected, and for which I desire to express my sin- cerest thanks to the whigs of Auburn, who have thus flatteringly atten to my nemination. ‘To yourself, sir, | return my best acknowledgments for the kird terms with which you have accompanied the resolutions, and for the gratifying assurance of the warm support of the whigs of your city at the co- ‘TT Gus, Sear eis, with’ igh respect; and cegard am, dear sir, wi nm t and our most obedient servant, = Zz. TAYLOR. Andrew J. Stevens. Esq., Secretary Auburn Rough and Ready Club, Auburn. city ‘Tue Steamer St. Ni of Pike Slip. MansLavcuten.—The coroner held an inquest at the City Hospital yesterday, 0 Sheridan, a native of Ire! came to his death by wounds i: the bands of Dennis Gilhouley, Sunday night last, 6 Avenu The stabs were inflicted by Gill y, while in the affray; and the deceased was carried to the hospital, where he lingered until death relieved his suffering. The jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death by wounds inflict- while in an affray on at the porter house of Thomas ed by Dennis Gilhouley, on the evening of the 27th of Aug tan affray at the house of Thomas Hines, No. 176 Avenue A. Ax Hour at THx Boox Savr.—Some of the scenes daily witnesced at the great book sale, now going on are really amusing. The fact having erally become known that, at noon every day, amagnificent lunch is prepared for those attending the sale, the rush at that time ia tremendous. The spacious sales room is filled with men of every description, allof whom are seated in order, aroundthe stage. The old man,bent with the weight of years, and scaree able to pass through the crowd which fills up the entrance, is there: id the young man, just entering upon the bu- siness scenes of life, are busily engaged xamining works which are offered A man of small stature which stands upon the with aamile upon his is countenance, and by his side is the consignee of the catalogue he is about disposing of. He catches up a neatly bou olume,and turning the plate to the crowd, ¢ h A voice from the crowd, cents.’ The auctioneer co! five-tive; who takes ?'’ 7 and G. three.’ Here the consignee interposes, with » That's wll; the books are Wotth more than thi home" Finding the work does mot go very well, the next thing offered is the Book of Common I’rayer. ‘Now. gemélemen. here is a beautiful book, Turkey binding, contains ¢11 the prayers, psalms and hymns; how much havo | bid for that? ?!’ “ One dollar.” A voice—“Ten,’’ “ten, ten. one dollar, ten; who takes?" The bidder sings out}for three, five or ten, as they may desire, and the remainder are withdrawn by the consignee. About this time the crowd begin to gather around the door leading te the lunch room, and there is a general opposition to bidding, ‘The time for lunch having now arrived, the gentieman who has be- come hoarse with the praise of the merits of the works he has been gelling, puts up @ new work, with—"Ilere’s another. and the last, before we go up stairs, itis a splendid thing; the Gentleman's iiand book, contain. ing dreams, fashionable songs, art of letter-writing, and many other things of iuferest.” The business becomes #0 duil at thistime tuat the work is struck off for a trifle, the door is thrown ope nd then the rush tothe lunch room soon takes place. in this room thereix a tableabout sixty f ong. laden with com forts for the inner man; besi hich are any quanti- ty of bottles, with champagne, p: dl rode water G. i F. three, They go to work in earnest, and th isappears av fast-as it was placed uponthe table, The corks begin to fly, and now the great attraetion ja over. They re- tire fromthe table, and many soon comfor ably rnoozing in their chairain the ss room, A general apathy prevails, and the bide are light, Feom that time the sale loses itn interest for the day, and little is expected by the ralesman or consignee until the next dey, vat Drownin The coroner held an in- ny, at No, 162 Washington street, on the Francia Loftus, a boy five years of age, who ace tally fell jute ene river at the foot of Libarty direet, and define aaaistanon could be oblain wan donned, pelavewding to Lue absre he Presidency and Johw Mecting, &o. a Bosron, August 30, 1819. A letter has been received here from the Hon. J.P. Hale, in which he withdraws his name as @ candidate for the Presidency. He says, “Tmost sincerely and cheerfully reeommend a i y, eherget od unanimous support of Martim Van Buren and Cuss &. Adams, as the most con- sistent course for the culightened frends of hu- man liberty to pursue.” A Jarge whig meeting was held here last night. Resolutions were adopted, pledging the meet:g to the active support of General Taylor and Millard Fillmore, by which a conservative administration would be secured. The Hon. Abbott Lawrence addressed the meeting in favor of General ‘Taylor; and advocated his election on the ground of his being a sound and genuine whig. Large nombers of delegates were then appointed to attead the State Convention. The list was headed by the name of th¢ Hon, R. C, Winthrop. The meeting adjourned with cheers for Taylor and Fillmore. The Harrisburg Convention. Pritapenpura, Aug, 30, 1848) The democratic convention, at Harrisburg, was temporarily organized at 10 o’clock. Janes C. Marshall was elected as cheirman. The convention finally organized, and cleeted James C. Marshall, President; and —~ smith, Vice President. THE LATEST REPORT. Puivapevrnta, Aug. 30-9} |’. M. The democratic State convention adjouru»dover ull eight in the morning, after four ballotings for a candidate for Governor—the last of which stood for Longstreth, 61; Bigler, 21; Black, 30; !:ldreth, 16. The town is full of delegates and stranzers, New Jersey Whig Convention. Trenton, August 30, 1848. The whig convention assembled to-day at 12 o’clock, and organized by the appointment of Hon James Parker, of Middlesex, presiden:; and one vice-president from each county, and a secretary from each district. A series of resolutions were reported and adopted; atter which the fullowing electors were chosen :— Senvatoniay.—John Rank, of Hunterdon ; and Issac V. Brown, of Burlington. District Exgctoxs.—Joshua Brink, Charles Bur- roughs, Robert V. Armstrong, Calvin Howell, and Peter J. Ackerman. Speeches were made by William Pennington, Col. Haskell, of Tennessee, and Mr. Barnard, of Indiana. Three cheers were given for Taylor and Fillmore; and, at 6 o’clock, the coavention adjourned. The best feeling prevailed. ‘The Elections, ARKANSAS. Menruis, Tenn., Aug. 30, 1848. The returns indicate the election of Jehnson, democrat, to Congress. The democrats elected, 1n 24 counties, 8 Senators, and 22 Repre- sentatives; the whigs 3 Senators, and 12 Repre- sentatives. Most of the counties heard from have declared in favor of Messrs. Borland and Oldham, for United States Senators. (Congressional Nomination, Rome, Aug. 830-8} P. M. The county convention at Rome, to-day, unani- mously nominated Orsamus B. Mattison, of Utica, as the whig candidate for Congress, in the 20th. Congressional district. The Ohio Banks, . Cincinnati, Aug. 30, 1848. The Ohio Life and Trust Company received no bank money to-day. The Franklia and Lafayette also refused all banks. The brokers refuse to take Sandusky bills. An opinion prevails with many that the Norwalk Bank will be resuscitated’. The land River. Nasuvitie, Aug. 30, 1848. The Cumberland river, which has been quite low for some time, is now rising, and in fair boat- ing order. Robbery. Besrerp, Pa., Aug. 29, 1348. . The county treasury has been robbed of thirty thousand dollars. Airival of the Northerner. i Crar.eston, Aug. 29—9 P. M. "tne steamship Northerner, Capt. Budd, from New York, arrived at two o’clock this morning, ‘The Telegraphic Law Suit, S _ FRanxrort, Ky., Aug. 29: rhe eet chen, § law suit between Morse, Kendall, & Co., and Henry O’Reilly, will doubt~ Jess continue a week or ten days longer. . The first two days were spent in hearing the bill of ln pile and affidavits of Morse. ‘com dall, and others on the same side. H. O'Reilly’s answer was heard on the third day, whet the telegraph systems were examined 1n court, under Mr. Barnes, and one of the inventors of the new Columbian telegraph, used on O’Reilly’s Louis- ville and Orleans line. This is one of the most important law suits ever contended for in the United States. It exceeds the celebrated steambeat controversy, and concems the public far more than it can possibly concern H. Bio! Morse, Kendall, and Smith contend Tor an ex- aye monopoly Ai the Baa of electric mag- netism.in its application to telegraphing 1 vn Oey 1 resi se Lai % ci r. 07 ly’s counsel resist the claim, asset that a general Ceyon like ciectro shapaeriams cannot-possibly be made the subject of a patent, even ete claimants had discovered said general principle, Madison C. Johnson, one ef O’Reilly’s counsel, 1s just appointed Attorney General sl anteiey, but will continue with Mr. O’Reilly until the. case is decided. J it Judge Munroe is the United States Judge in the district. Markets. Axsany, Aug, 30.—Receipts by canal within the past twenty-four hours:—Flour, 4000 barrels; wheat, 4500: bushels; corn, 9,100 bushels;. barley, 2,100 bushels. Flour was firm; sales of 1500 barrels were made, chiefly Oswego, kc., at $5 50.0 $5 564%. Wheat was firm, and sales of 4000 bushels were mi consist: neseeat 119¢ a 120c. Cecassselee of 20008 4000 Weak — were dare ic. Sales of 50 barrels wi were mi 23%e. po ey | ace at 23Ke. ere was no change in. Cincrvwati, Aug. 29.—The flour market, with mode- rate business,’ has to-day been iu favor of the vellers sales of 700 bbls, at $2 8734. The grain market pre: [SH oe wane eels once of whisky at 1640. jew Ori sells al 0 & 4XKo. of Bacon eides at 8c. Lard, 7c, with sales of kegs, aud firm, No change in other articles usually spoken of, Pirtsavac, Aug. 20.—The receipts of ft and the sales. areimoterate, at pie By) eens a wad are large shipments going forward for the East, gtain market is without change, and there aes sellers than rs. Provisions are without ch: . The market is well oy goer with jee, and stock of coffee on hand is large. There is now 4 feet of water in the channe! Naval Itelligence, The U.S. shipjof war Portsmouth, Capt. Ann strong, sailed from Boston on Tuesday tor the Cape de Verd Islands. The following is a list of her officers :— Commander, Wm. M. Armstrong, Firat Lieutenant Henry Dorcantel, Second Lieut B, M. Dove, Third Lieut, John H Sherburne, th Lieut. —— Hor Surgeon, John L. Fox ; Ass’t do, W. D. Hucriaor Purser, John O, Bradford ; Act'g Master, Geo M. Ri som ; Paseed Midshipmen, A. A. Semmes, ¢ Young, Chas, Gray, W.H. Weaver, W. Acting Midshipman, John E, Johnston ; Soativain, Amos Colson ; Guuner. Wm. Craig ; Carpenter, Asa Voinsett ; Sailmaker, Charles T. Frost, Henp von Canapa.—A lot of 20 tons routed hemp was slipped yesterday from this eity, by way of the Illinois river, canul, and lakes to Quebee, Canada. Several lots have heee! gone to Toronto, and other points in the & (roynces We also noticed about 100 k jard going on board a steamer for Pittsb: destined for the New York marker. channels of trade ave nearly lost sight many new and mo profitable ones springing up daily. —St, Louis Republican, Aug, 2 Hon. Gores W. Lay, of Batavi was formerly Charge des’ Affaires to’ Siavxhulm, and amember of Congress, died to Avon Springs recently, of paraly Of # Visit CONSRORATION 1% Hostony Messiah, on Florence siteet, was to be« tn Tuesday, by the Might Kev. Bisho,