The New York Herald Newspaper, September 6, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. IRRESPONDENCE, containing import, solicited from any quarter of the world; if weed will morning, and to de pub ser UEiona yal, reasonable SiMe eaniar; the propridter ‘AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE—Barvtrvs—Erew Bor. «BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.—Fra Diayoro—Pst or THE yeawoarenh Tompxins BLUs—Fivise Durcuman. BROADWAY THEATRE, Brosdway—Macrerx—Eron Bey, NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Street—O.e Bunt—Mrs- TERIES AND MireRixe OF Nuw Yorx—Is He Jearovs, NIBLO'S, ASTOR,PLACE—La Fut pv Recmes. BURTON'S THEATRE Chambers Street—Orv Hongery— Miscuray Maxin@—Pacaexr Or Presser. CASTLE GARDEN—Musioat, ENT eRTAINMENTS, SOCIETY LIBRARY—awrenic’s Minernecs. MINERVA ROOMS—Tavion’s Camparons, at3 and 6P. M FANORAMA HALL—Banvanp’s Panoramas, at 3 and 8 ¥. MELODEON—Macic Mysticism ann Vinemia SzRena- DERe. TABERNACLE—Moraviay Mrvstuxvs’ Concent—Erni0- ian SinceRrs, New York, Wednesday, September 6, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald. September 5 Tuesday... s.eesscccssssseeeceses 2416 copes Edition of the Herald ‘Tee —— was aor ion com- y 25 minutes past Glock: the ft Afternosn Edition oom. cod at tes 1 of finished at ° oe fond at 3 Oclock, and Sinished at 2) minutes past oe fe (The Steamship Washington. This steamer is in her seventeenth day. She is Joaded deeply, and has, we understand, over one hundred and fifty cabin passengers. The Great Whig Party. The great whig party is in a state of suspended animation. Whatever may be the result of the approaching contest, the organisation, the policy, the system of measures—in one word, the platform of the whigs—cannot be determined upon until the result is known. In the election of Gen. Tay- Jor, the only doubt 1s whether he will be guided by the eld or young whigs, or whether, ‘“ assum- ing the responsibility,” he will undertake to act itor himself, independent of all party obligations. Jt is this uncertainty which has slackened the en- thusiasm of °47 into the mere necessity of ’48. The evident discontentedness of Henry Clay, the crippling apology of Daniel Webster in behalf of the whig nominee, {supéradded to the recent Jettere of Gen. Taylor, taken all together, make the duty of the whigs, in‘ rallying to their no- party nomination, an up-hill business; and were jt not for the equally singular disaffection on the other side—the meeting of the barnburners and “6 free soilers” in the North, and the personal un- popularity of Gen. Cassan the extreme States of the South—the campaign Would'go by default for the locofocos. The fact is, there 1s neither unity, nor good faith, nor enthusiasm, on either side ; and the body of the people, caring little for the apprehensions of demagogues, whether whigs or locofocos, have ceased to be dragooned by the empty sounds of party clap-trap and military glory. But Mr. Webster recommends the support of Gen. Taylor, as the least of three evils, and not as a good thing in itself. Mr. Webster stands at the head of that class of whigs legitimately descended from the Hartford Convention. Mr. Clay 1s the known chieftain of the consolidated whig party, as it was ; for as it is, there is no head to the whig party, Gen. Taylor having distinctly refused to stand as the exponent of whig principles. The whig party, then, without a leader and without a candidate, without a platform and without an assurance of their man, are in the field against the soil movement than the democrate—thus prevent- ing any change in the electoral vote of that State, which, if this view is correct, will be given to Cass, as it was to Polk in 1844, unless the free soil men 1m Indiana should vote plumply for Taylor and Fillmore. It appears to us, then, that the only way in which | John Van Buren and Mr. Attorney Butler can 1 make their labors effectual, is to transfer “ the stated preaching of the gospel’’to Pennsylvania, ; | where, by co-operation with Mr. Wilmot, of pro- visomemory, they may succeed in cutting down the democratic majorities in the northern and western counties of the Keystone State, so as to secure the triumph of Taylor—and thus one grand object of the barnburners will be accomplished, namely, the defeat of Cass—leaving, for tuture operations, the carrying out of their free soil no- tions. Tue Duty or ovr Leoistarure.—Tue New York Vouunreers.—The despatches of the com- mander-in-chief of the American forces in Mexi- co, during the recent war with that country, bore honorable testimony to the gallantry, bravery, and chivalry of the New York regiment of volunteers. Without desiring to disparage the brilliantservices rendered by volunteers from other States, we think that history will bear us out in the assertion, that the New Yorkers accomplished wonders in the brilliant campaign from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico, and bore their full proportion of the knocks, and earned their share of the glory and renown, in the several battles that occurred be- tween those two places. Our citizens and our public authorities are fully sensible of this, for they unanimously voted them medals and flags, and prepared a costly jubilee for them on their re- turn. This was done with the view of testifying the approbation and commendation of their fellow citizens of their noble conduct, and was duly ap- preciated by the volunteers. But was this enough? We rather think not. We are of opinion that something more is due to them, at least to such of them as have been inca- pacitated from earning their hving by the sweat of the brow, as they were accustomed to do, be- fore the war broke out. We are sorry to say that geveral of them can be included in this category ; at least ten, who, from wounds received during that campaign, have been deprived of the means of supporting themselves and their families.— When the requisition for a regiment fiom New York was issued, these gallant fellows and their comrades threw aside their implements of trade, and shouldered the musket at their country’s call. That country’s battles they fought and participated jn; but they return to us, not in the condition in which they left—hearty, strong, and ardent—but weak, disabled, and broken down. The question then 18, are these gallant fellows, who have conferred so much glory and renown on the Empire State—who havejreturned to us, minus an arm, a leg, or been otherwise so much injured as to be incapable of earning a comfortable sub- sistance—are these gallant fellows to be thrown on the cold charity of the world, and permitted to eke out life on the beggarly pittance which the federal government allows them? We should think not. We shouldhope not. Their wants and comforts must be seen to and provided for. The State on which they have conferred this honor, must see that they shall be properly cared for; and we hope and trust that measures of a pro- per kind will be adopted by the Legislature for that purpose. There is no good reason why this should not be done—or, rather, there is every rea- son why it should be done. The interest of a com. paratively very small sum—say twenty or thirty thousand dollars—would, in addition to the pit- tance allowed them by the genetal government, be sufficient to secure them against want or incor- venience. Leta sum of this amount be funded, and the interest be paid regularly to them, and the State will have done nomore than its duty, and these disabled volunteer soldiers will have reason to believe that their bravery has been properly ap- preciated. The city of New York has done its share in the good work, and would do more if her puplic authorities considered themselves justified in making appropriations of thoney for their bene- fit. But there can be no such scruples on the pat" of the Legislature. We do really hope, that at the opening of the next session of the Legislature, some measure of this kind will be adopted. A more popular one could not be introduced or passed. Stace Drivers anp Stack Ownens—Gross unterrified democracy, which, though divided in the North and disaffected in the South, has yet the advantages ef a full concurrence of their candi- date, a pretty clear exposition of their intended policy, and the prestige of past successes. Altogether, however, the contest is still an un- certain triangular fight; but a speech from Mr. ~~ like that reat expounder, would settle s es Gass ? the question at once, in favor of Gen. OnvEcTS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BARNBI™: > : ANERS.-— We expressed our inability to 4° ae «scover the object pe a Van Buren “| carrying on a system of at- ante Ion n'a vit upon Taylor and Cass. Presuming that the design of John and his associate barnburners is to defeat Cass, it clearly appears to us, that by “carrying water on both shoulders,” he defeats the principal object he has in view, by the electioa of General Cass. i This is shown by a view of the political battle ground in those States where the free soil question will be most fiercely agitated. i ay {tis conceded by all well informed politicians 1n this State, whether Cass men, Van Buren men, or whigs, that the division in the democratic party must give the 36 electoral votes of New York to General Taylor. To suppose the possibility of a different result, we must calculate on a transfer of at least fifty thousand whig votes from Taylor to Van Buren; and, as we have said before, twenty thousand is a liberalestimate. Those barnburners, therefore, who flatter themselves that there 18 a chance for Van Buren in this State, will probably find themselves as much mistaken as they were an 1840, when he was so badly beaten by Harrison. Although the force of regular nominations may cause the Cass and Butler electoral ticket to run even better than that of Van Buren and Adams, there can be no doubt that the highest of these democratic tickets will fall some for- ty or fifty thousand below the Taylor and Fill- more titket; even if a demonstration should be made by the young ultra whigs, in run- ning a Clay electoral ticket. Such a ticket, under the circumstances, would not probably poll cover ten thousand votes in the State—many think not five thousand ; and those would be given prin- cipally by anti-Taylor whigs, who otherwise might yote,for Van Buren. Such being the facts with regard to the State of New York—namely, that the operations of the barn- burners here will deprive Cass of thirty-six elec- toral votes, and give them to, Taylor—what will be:the effect of the free soit movement in other Northern States, nicely balatteed at former elec- tions, and where, consequently, a slight agitation of the political watere may have the effect to re- verse the usual party majorities ? The States we refer to are as follows :—~ bad electoral votes, New Jersey. «++ 7 « Total... sees a . These States, except Indiana, voted for Clay in 1844, giving him thirty-six votes, and exactly ba- lancing New York, which then voted tor Polk. Consequently, if the free soil movement takes those States from the whigs and transfers them to Cass, parties stand in the northern and middle State they were in 1844, notwithstanding the whig gain an New York. Case 1s, of course, elected, and all the labors of Mr. John Van Buren go for nothing. With regard to Indiana, the probabilities are shat the whigs will be more injured by the free Neeuicence or Duty ny Poricemen.—The daily and hourly violations of the ordinances of our city, notwithstanding the great vigilance of our most active and indefatigable municipal guardians, who altogether number about nine hundz24, aré enough to surprise any one why nag never looked into the volume of laws relating exclusively to the well being of the people of this city ; and it would seem “uat the said volume id a “sealed book” to nearly every man in the community, and especially to the members of the police department, who, of all per- sons, should be the most familiar with its contents, and their details. A few days since, we recom- mended that each station house should be supplied with a copy of the city ordinances; but we have net heard that any thing has been done in the pre- mises, and we have an idea of asking some mem- ber of the Common Council to offer a resolution to provide the desideratum, in order that men who solemnly swear to fulfil a certain duty, may know what their duty is. ‘We are impelled to the utterance of these re- marks by the conduct of stage drivers and stage owners, who carry on their business as if they were the only privileged characters in the community— above and beyond the reach of all law, or any rule whereby other people regulate their demeanor. Great fault is found with them for plocking up Broadway, below Fulton street, especially th the neighborhood of Maiden Lane; and we have re« ceived many communications from, persons who suffer daily from the transgressions of law by the Jehus who drive for all. We have an idea that if the ordinances were properly enforced, Broad- way would never be choked up, because then they would leave the lower end of Broadway as fast as they arrive at it; whereas, now they “loaf” along the street at a very slow walk, from Whitehall to the Astor Honse; and when going down to the same lo- cality, they drive at a very rapid rate; thus going in Tuanusorvine Day.—The time is drawing near when, according to custom—and a good custom it we—the governors of the several independent States composing this confederacy will appoint and get apart a day forthe rendition of thanks to Providence for the favors and blessings which have been showered so profusely on the land, dur- ing the past year. Indeed, the Governor of Mis- souri has already taken the lead in this matter, and has appointed the twenty-fourth of November next for the people of that State to give thanks,and acknowledge the goodness of heaven. There never was a land more favored than this» nor a people who have better reason for being grateful. Whilst revolution and war characterise the natrons of the old world, we are enjoying the benefits of peace and prosperity in an extraor™ dinary degree: our soil, so varied and so prolific, has rendered more than its accustomed yield of all that is necessary for our sustenance ; after supply- ing our own wants, we shall have a surplus abun- dantly sufficient to make up the deficiency in Eng- land and Ireland, arising from the recurrence of the potato rot, and the unfavorable harvesting weather which prevailed at the sailing of the last steamship ; our people continue to enjoy the bene” fits of our tree mstitutions ; their lives and property are secured ; the laws are enforced ; commerce 18 prosperous ; the general health 1s good ;—in a word, we are a happy and a flourishing people, in every Tespect. Surely we have reason to be thankful. No more pleasing spectacle can be presented than that of a nation setting apart a day of thanks tor benefits and blessings received ; but the season of thanks never returns without causing some pain and mortification that it is not universal in this country on the one and the same day. Many at- tempts have been made to have it so ; but hitherto they have partially failed, and each State has fixed its own day. The propriety of fixing the same day has been discussed a great deal in the public press, and not without at least some success—for, last year, a majority of the States set apart the 25th of November. We hope that a greater number of them, or all, will endeavor to agree this year on the same day ; and as Governor Edwards, of Mis- souri, has taken the lead in the matter, and ap- pointed the 24th of November next, we would be happy if the gevernors of the remaining States would fix that day also, In this region of the country the desire to see this arrangement carried out is very warm, and from what we have ob- served, we are satisfied that it prevails to a greater or less extent in every other part. Istanp oF Cuna.—The latest reliable intelli- gence from the island, confirms the opinion that there is no probability of a revolution breaking out in that island at present, or perhaps for many years to come. The subject has apparently been dis- cussed there, and a few wild and rash persons would undoubtedly msk their necks in an attempt to throw off the Spanish yoke, if any encourage- ment or succor were extended to them from the United States ; but the great bulk of the people are satisfied that it 1s prudent to postpone their yearn- ings after independence, until a more favorable season shall arrive. We are informed that they look with confidenceefor the time when they will be a part of the United States, and that their asyi- rations after annexation are intense. This is natural, under the circumstances in which Cuba is placed. She 18a colony of Spain, who uses her only as a means of profit. She renders an annual income of a large amount, which goes to the sup- port and luxury of the infamous and corrupt court of that country; and very little of 1t, except suchas is necessary to provide troops to keep the people; in subjection, and to stifle any attempt at revolu- tion, 1s expended on the island. Her resources» prolific as they are in her present situation, would, of course, be expanded under the benign influence of the laws and institutions of the United States. The people of Cuba must, however, be patient. She must not be rash. The time will come when their beautiful land will add another to the stars ‘Theatrical and Musical. Paax Tusatne.— Again, last night, was this magui- fieent theatre brilliantly lighted, and the new interior shene with resplendent brilliancy, and the perform- ances more than vied with the brilliancy of the decora- tions of the building. There was a good audience, the pieces went off with the greatest éclat. The ntertainments commenced with the deep tragedy of “Virginius,” in which Mr. Hamblin sustained the cha- racter of Virginiur, and we must say, with great ef- fect. His part was played in the true style, and won for him unbounded applause. Though long absent from the boards, he was perfectly free, aud every move- ment performed to the true intention of the author; and bis reading was beautiful. In the scene where he appears before the forum to assert his right asa to Virginia, as his daughter, he was m: cessful; and the vociferous shouts of udience in- spired bim with courage which carried out the part with admirable effect, Miss Rose Telbin, as Virginia, played ti in beautiful style. This favorite Fp al 8 welcomed with smiles and thun, ss Pt Mr. Hield, as Icillus, appeared with good ef- fect; and Mr. Tilton,as Appius Claudius, personated the true character of the tyrant. The piece was played in fine style throughout, and received with gre P- plause. Signora Civcca and Signor Neri folio n a grand Pas de Deua, id it was acknowled; by ry one who saw them, that they are the best per- formers in their line in the country. Signor Neri is certainly one of the most astonishing dancers in the world, and his revolutions were received with the ap- plause they merited. The comedietta of “ Ladies Be- ware’ fellowed, in which Mr. Barrett as Col. Vavasour performed his part in fine taste, and Miss Mary Taylor 88 Grace Peabody. This Pi manag young lady has already won for herself undying fame, and her ap- pearanes atthe Park will only add te her already un- unded popularity. The entertainment concluded with “ El Bolero de Cadiz? by Signora Cioces and Sig. Neri, which was still more beautiful than the first pas, ani recetved with greater demonstrations of applause. The Park, under the management of Mr. Hamblin, cannot but succeed, ashe has determined to engage all the best talent of this country and of England for the amusement of its patrons; and for comfort, beauty, and convenience, it isexcelled by no house in the country. A fine bill is offered for to-night, and to those who have not been, we would say, go to the Park, Bowery Tueatre.—The “ Bohemians of Paris” was received with much éclat on the first night of its per- formance, and again, last evening, it was highly ap- plauded. The story is very interesting, and the various characters introduced give a very excellent dea of life as it isin Paris—the most civilised capital im the world, as its gay inhabitants love to term it. ‘Winans, Jordan, and the others, were excellent, and the drama was played with the same excellence that marked its performance the previous evening. Ste- vens, the stage manager, has evidently taken much care to have it well put on the stage, and he much credit for producing it so well. The farce of t] “King’s Gardener” eded the drama. This farce, of which Winans is the life, was very well played. The house was very well attended. To-night, a first-rate Dill will be presented. Misi lor will appear, as also Mr. and Mrs. Walcot. Stevens, also, will penis his favorite part of the Flying Dutchman. Weexpect a crowded house. Nisxo’s Astor Pracr.—Rossini’s 2 Barbiere di Se- viglia was performed last night, for the first time this season, with a cast of conriderable attractiveness, ac- cording to the bills,but which,in several points,did not answer the promises expected from the singers. Sig- nora Lietti Rosel, who performed the part of Rosina, sang her music with more effect and nature! than she ever did in the different parts in which she appeared on the same stage last winter. In fact, this lady, who possesses a superb contralto voice, had never, under themanagement of Patti and Sanquirico, been cast in an opera in which her musical power could have Deen appreciated. But last evening, the costume apart, she represented Rosina to perfection, and gave tb het part ell the coquetterie and feeling wanted in the character. The style in which she sung the cele- brated “Una voce poco ay ‘was indeed very creditable, and every one knows that this piece has always been the pierre de touche of all singers througheut the world. Signor Rossi Corsi was an excellent Figaro, gay and ited without the slightest alloy of buffoonery, and singing was‘ not inferior to his acting. to ‘ Bartholo” the actor was Sanquirico who, we regret to say, is not,in our opinion, the same eomic singer that elicited our ae et Palmo’s. His.voice, though yet retaining its pointillant and clownish effect, has not the same vigor and animation it Larry po sessed. Very likely his misfortunes uring: it management, have contributed to spoil his voice. Vietti's personation of “Count Almaviva,” had th fault of hele voice and heaviness and gau- cherie in acting. ‘e think, either that M. tti has too much enjoyed the pleasure of his vacation, or rather, that the part of Almaviva is too ‘light for him. Signora Avogadro was a very good Duegne, but Signor Biondi _a ve bad Basilio. Any how, the opera went off as well as possible. This evening, M. and Mme Laberde will resume their French opera of“ La Fille du Régiment,” and will enjoy as well the sight ofa crowded house, as the delight of hearty applause. M. Mordant, John Sefton, Mile Effrenée and Mme Paul, will appear together with M. and Mme Laborde. It will be @ great musical treat, Burron’s Tueatre.—The simple announcement that shine in our political firmament. Demerara.—t'iles of the Gazette, published at Demerara to the 8th ult., have come to hand. They give nothing of interest. The Guiana Times, published at Demerara, has been stopped» in consequence of the press having been seized for debt. This is the eleventh paper that has been discontinued in that place, owing principally té the same cause. The market was well supplied with all kinds of American commodities, with the bare exception of pork, which was selling at $124. Arrairns IN VENEZUELA.—By the bark Paez, at Philadelphia, we are in receipt ot files of El Re- publicano, published at Caracas, up to the 5th ult.; but we find nothing of intelligerce in them. Our latest accounts are of the 13th ult. The movements of Paez were not known, at least no further than what we have heard here, viz. that he was in St. Thomas,awaiting an oppor- tunity to go to Maracaibo. It was thought that he would have taken passage from that island 1m the bark Mara; but by accounts received from that vessel, subsequent to her de- parture from St. Thomas, it would seem that he did not goin her—his whereabout, therefore, at present 18 uncertain, By indirect accounts from Maracaibo, up to the last of July, it appears that much confusion reign- ed in that city. Mamy of the foreign merchants had been thrown into prison by Monagas’ forces, in consequence of their refusing to pay over again duties on goods which ahey had previously paid to Paez’s agents. The blockade of the port was strictly kept, and no produce could be shipped off. The various accounts from Venezuela are, how- ever, 0 conflicting, according to the politics of the sources from whence they come, that it is next to impossible to say what condition this beauti- ful, but unfortunate, part of the world is in. It is to be hoped that peace will soon be regret or a most serious and lasting blow will be inflicte: on the commerce of Venezuela, Tuer U. S. Mam Steamer Nortiernsr, Capt. Budd, arrived yesterday morning, in one of her usual quick trips, from Charleston, having on board the great Southern mail. Marine Affairs, Laucit of THE Steams Groncia.—This noble ship, the second of the New York and New Orleans line of mall steamers, deserves s more extended notice than the brief announcement of her launch in yester- day's paper. The Georgia is larger in point of tonnage than her consort, the Ohio—larger than any steamer built or building on this side of the Atlantic; and, with the solitary exception of the Great Britain, larger than apy steamship in the world. Her dimensions for a great deal faster than they come out. This causes the great crowd in the lower part of Broadway; and to remedy this evil, an ordinance was passed, of which the following is a copy of the firet secuon:— ‘The owner or driver, or person having oharge of any stage or acco! m coach, shali not drive or per- mit the same to be driven in the city of New York, at greater speed than at the rate of six milesan hour, nor «@ lers rate than four miles an hour, unless ob- jeted in the streets, under the penalty of ten dol- lars for every such offence. The provisions of this section are too plain to be mistaken, and are sufficient to abate the nuisance eomplained of by our numerous corres- pondents; but yet, we, see no effort made on the part of the police to enforce them. What is the cause of this gross negligence of this important duty? Itis not that those chosen and most select personages have so much other business to attend to, that they have not time to look int Broad- way, now and then; for we every day see them walking leisurely, or sitting lazily, in that great thoroughfare, even in the vicinity of a large jam of omnibuses, extending a whole block, appearing to be as insensible of any violation of the ordi- nances, as are the very flag-stones on which they stand and walk. If such conduct is allowed by the Mayor and Chief of Police, what is the use of the ordinances? If it is not allowed, then let the ordinances be enforced. Policemen should remember that they have sworn to do their duty to the best of their ability, and they should also remember thet their duties are to be found in the ordinances measurement were given yesterday, but colossal as they are, they convey but a very imperfect idea of her real size, except to those aceustomed to calculate the bur- then ofa ship by Custom House rule. To the unini- tiated, the view of her upper deck affords a much bet- er means of appreciating her vast proportions, for here, before the eye, is spread a floor, e: ing in length 276 feet, from stem to stern, with an extreme breadth amidships of 80 feet, presenting a superficial surface of not much less than half an acre—a space upon which « regiment it be manwuvered. The actual tonnage of the is not far from 2,800. Her magnitude, however, is by no means her most remarkeble point. The entire elbey and striking peculiarity of her model, combining, It does, the re- sult of the observation, experience and skill of some of the ablest mechanicians and naval architects New York can boast of, is still better worth attention. Neither time nor space would rerve to describe the inte of difference between the hull of the Geor and that of any of the fleet of fine steamers building in our port; butthere are certain peculiari- ties which we cannét help adverting to, and which we are certain would strike the eye of the most observer. The sharp, clear, yacht-like finish bows—her Hand perfectly easy water Hines, clean and symmetrical curve of her stern, give such promise of unrivalled speed as cannot escape the ob- servation of those who know the fast points of a ship— while her vast breadth ef beam, and the roomy con- struction of her centre afford the fullest assurance of her great buoyancy, stability and capacity. Both the ie her consort have been built without regard to time or expense, with a sole view to their entire fitness for the important service which they are to perform. There has been no haste in their construction, no unskilfal ids employed, and no best and most expensive used upon many assertio! ioteeeiteanues eae mon, un eu e y ‘The launeb will ahetaete at about four se are tae afternoon from the yard, at the foot of Fourth street, best Be , that last evening’s entertainments were to be devoted tothe benefit of Mr. Brougham, attracted an audience which “no man could number,” including all the rank and fashion of the city. The performance commenced with “Dombey and Son’’—and who will not regret that, that with this occasion, the public are deprived ofan opportunity of witnessing the most am and entertaining object of attraction that, for twenty-one successive nights, formed the untiring feature of the estab! hment, , Brougham’s Rory ©’More was a master-piece ot acting, a=“ the characters were ably sustained by Nickinson and the other members of the corps dramatique, with a correctness that defies eulo- gum. To-night, three best pleces, by du \o> woovac- ors, ate annonnced ; comprising ‘ Old Honesty,” the amusing farce of “ Mischief Making,” and ene of the most humorous extravaganzas we ever witnessed, the “ Palace of Pleasure, or the Invisible Prince,” in which, in conjunction with the other taleated members of the stock company, Miss Chapman will appear, besides other entertainments, which a glimpse at the bill will detail. There is much in preparation, full of novelty and humor, and success awaits the enterprising mana- T; eye progress we shall ever rejoice in “taking note.’ Nationa, Tusatne.—The excitement regarding the new piece is gathering head every evening, as last night there was another tremendous house. Every nook and cranny was filled, and great was the ap- plause with which the various pieces were received. Chanfrau’s imitations of eminent living actors, as given by 4m in the farce of the “ Widow's Victim,” are truly excellent, and show that this young actor’s talents are by no means limited to the performance of Mose and his eccentricities. He is, in faet,an excel- lent general actor ; and now that he has gained such a prominent position before the public, we trust he will frequently favor us with his acting. His Mose is, undoubtedly, an admirable piece of acting—the more admirable, Because it iy anting entirely with him, as, though he appears the b’hoy so naturally on th it is far from as far as the the 5 ey ing his real character, prt indeed, erling worth of charaeter of the is concerned. The other in this piece ell sustained, and the play will, doubtless, have & long run. To. ight the new drama, and the farces of “Ole Bull” and “Is he Jealous?” will form the bill Tapeanactr—Tur Monavians.—This famous band of vocalists gave another of their charming concert’ last evening, and we must in candor admit that they have fully sustained the great musical character they have received from the London and Parisian journals. Kraus sings with such sweetness and precision, and manages the voice with such skill, that he has become eat favorite, and justly 80, for his voice is both rich and melodious, and his method peculiarly re- ied. M’lle. Lovarny sang several airs, and from eetness of her intonations drew down repeated The touching, thrilling style in which she ve Maria,”’ deeply impressed the minds of the audience with her excellent qualities, as a vocalist who pcg ohh ae ee contralto, and & soprano as andas nt in tone as the sweetest notes of a bell. She sang Madame Bishop’s famous song, “ The Banks of Guadalquiver,” in the most refined style; and her execution, although hig fo much from the above celebrated vocalist, yet it was rendered with such sweetness and science, that the audience testified their approbation by unanimous cheers. To of Storpel, in his wonderful performances on the Xilocor- dion, requires space than can be given on tl cecasion; but all who have heard him play pronoun hima man xtraordinary genius. They sing — evening, and it would be well that all the _— of music should hear them before they leave the city. New Ciacvus, on Broapway.—Those who are fond of magnificent and beautiful equestrian performances, will soon hay opportunity of visiting one of the most splendid establishments in the country. Mr. John Tryon has leased the building on Broadway, be_ tween Spring and Prince streets, known as the Alham- bra, and recently occupied by the renowned Niblo, The place is now undergoing improvem nd no be spared it one of the the city. Mr. managers his name is sufficient guaranty nt will be of the right stamp. He 25th inst., with one of the best com- pai the finest stud of horses ever seen in the pytlese The location is central, and there is not a paged bo it the undertaking will meet’ with it me 5 Castix Ganven.—A band of excellent Ethiopian minstrels are performing a short engagement at this Garden, They will sing, this evening, a choice lot of the most popular songs, and their performances will, doubtless, prove satisfactory to the many who nightly he tot it establishment, these warm eve- pgs. L's Minstress,—These talented singers are rerything before them. Their sweet singi: nny sayings, not to speak of their elega: afford” yraat rtatneeent, every, even! most highly table audienees, They we their reputation as first 5 wn be well ised as at - among us. To-night they will give a fi Metopron.—At this pleasant place of amusement, most interestin; erformances take , every even- ing. ‘They consol of negra tat seteleg, slight of hand ner in which the tricks,&e From the various amusemet te sui one another, there are no long intervals b+ tween the pieces; thus the whole ia over at a reascns ble hour—a desideratum for the clase of visitors that mostl7 patronize this house, that is, —_ parties, We can commend the Melodeon highly to all. Genenat Tayion’s Mexican Campaign, which is 80 minutely and Rmcpry | depicted in the panorama which is exhibiting at Minerva Rooms, is nightly visi- ted by crowds. m such an admirably correct pancrams of a great national event is presented to the public, it is almost a duty for overs. good citizen to fend Be saa there will be two exhibitions, viz: at re .M. anv’s Panorama is one of the standard exhibi of New York. The stor talks of removing it soon; but we think it can scarcely be spared yet, as the public still go in crowds to gaze on the truthful delineations of the great Missouri and Mississippi rivers. To-day there will be two caperta stay of see- ing it, as it will be exhibited twice, viz: at 3 and 8 P.M. Hantxcton’s Sacnen Dronamas are beautiful speci- mens of artistic taste and mechanical ingenuity. They differ from any exhibition ever before offered to the public,and their uliar construction and ar- Tapgement cannot but to interest and amuse every one who visits them. For the accommodation of families, they will be shown twice to-day, vis: at 3 and8P. M, Cu y's Minstrers.—This band of minstrels, whose success in this city has 61 d that of any company that ever appeared here, have been givi conc rts in Rochester, and other towns, to crowde: houses. They are sure to please wherever they go, and they deserve the success they have met with. M. Vieuxtemps, the celebrated violinist, is on a professional visit to Constantinople. Shortly after his arrival he had the honor of playing before the Sultan. Politicat Intelligence, CONNECTICUT. ‘We learn from a zealous and prominent whig, who has just returned from a political visit to Connecticut, that the free soil whigs there are generally abandon- ing their first intentions of voting for Van Buren, and that there is now but little doubt of « union of the whigs on Taylor, sufficient to,give him the electoral vote of the State. The most active free soil men being democrats, at the head of whom is Hon. John M. Niles, of the United States Senate, itis probable that more democrats and abolitionists then whigs will vote for Van Buren. NEW JERSEY. Considerable anxiety is felt by both parties respect- ing the free soil movement, which is but just com- mencing in New Jersey. The whigs fear that many of the Quaker votes in Burlington and other counties in West Jersey, may bo abstracted from the whig column, and given to Van Buren, while the democrats apprehend « diminution of their usual heavy majori jes in Hunterdop, Warren, and Sussex counti where voters may be seduced from the regular ticket by regard for Van Buren, thoir former leader. It will require some “stated preaching” to keep parties in the old path. Seme feeding Jersey democrats, we hear, are in favor of free soil. MISSOURI. The following facts and remarks on free soil from the St. Louis Daily Organ, of 20th August, will be found interesting:—* We recently heard a highly in- telligent gentleman, an old resident of this State, and a slave owner—pronounce that slavery would be ex- tinguished in Missouri within twenty-five years from this date. This term may be rather too limited—but among calm, clear-sighted observers, there can be no doubt that the time is hastening, when the event pre- dicted will be accomplished here. “We have now in Missouri, perhaps 72,000 slaves, out of a population of nearly 700,000—and the ratio of in- crease among them, as com with that among the whites, is decreasing. In 1840, the whites in this State numbered 17,000 ; in 1820, about 56,000 ; in 1830, 115,- 000; in 1840, 826.000 ; and in 1842, 508,372, The slaves in 1810, numbered '3,000; in 1820, 10,000; in 1830, 26,000 ; in 1840, 58,000: and in 1845, 70,000. These figures show the matage of increase among both colors to have been as stated below:— Fares. 1810-720. Staves, 233 ; be seen that in the first increased a little faster than the free Re } and in the second term, very considera- ly faster, while in the last term, we find » decided turnin the tables, The free increase during that term is 56 per cent. greater than that among the slaver The reason why slavery increased so dis) ately in the second term, is to be found in cireum- stance that this term comprises the ten years immedi- ately succeeding the sion of Missouri into the Union, and the authorization by the United States of slavery here. During that interval, too, the rich soils of the South and West had not become so attractive ; nor had Texas become so much of a recipient of the slave-holding emigrants from thé: United States. Du- ring that time, it was rather an experiment ina new, far, inland country, in so high a latitude as that of employing ‘tlaves in agriculture—an experiment pditens satisfied those who have made it of its inutility. Again, during that period, the large German tion! which has come fm iad to make its popula- since, was only just beginning appearance, That population, which now numbers, perhaps, 100,000 in Missouri, seldom employ slaves. It is said, with what truth we know not, that only one German in this city owns a slave. And still further, during that period, the anti-slavery feeling of the free States had not gathered such strength as it has since on the borders of Missouri, nor broken out TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, porte Boone: wae THE DEMOCRATC OLD HUNKER CONVENTION: AT SYRACUSE. W ominations for State Officers. &e, be. &e. MORNING DESPATCH. Syracuse, Sept. 5, 1848, John C. Wright, of Schoharie, will be the tem- porary president of the convention, and Judge Beardsley, of Oneida, will be the president. Chancellor Walworth will be nominated for Governor, and Charles 0’Conor, of New York, for Lieutenant Governor. AFTERNOON REPORT. Syracuse, Sept. 5, 1848. The business of the convention has been de* spatched very promptly. Chancellor Walworth has been nominated tor Governor, and Charles O’Conor for Lieutenant. Governor. Sherman McLean, for Canal Commissioner Curtiss Hawley, for State Prison Inspector. David Rogers was appointed Presidential Elee~ tor, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resigna- tion of Bromley. The proceedings passed off very quietly.. Noe thing curious occurred. An address and resolutions were adopted; they are rather prosy. One of the resolutions asserts that the accusas tion that the democracy of New Vork are in favor of extending slavery to territory now free, is a libel upon truth and justice. Another insists that it is the duty of the Preste dent to remove every barnburner from office im this State, as he removed Benj. F. Butler. Another is strong for Cass and Butler. The convention will adjourn this evening, sing die, after a quiet and harmonious session. EVENING SESSION. On the assembling of the delegates, John C: Wright, of Saratoga county, was appointed tem~ porary Chairman; and Messrs. Goodwin and Lan¢ sing, Secretaries. All the counties, except Franklin, were repre+ sented. Hon. Samuel Beardsley, of Oneida, was ap- pointed President. The formalities of organization haviag beem completed, the Convention entered into a balloting. for a candidate for Governor, (all the counties exe cept Franklin being represented,) which resulted in the nomination of Reuben H. Walworth, (late Chancellor of the State,) by the following vote :—- FOR GOVERNOR. Reuben H. Walworth..,.. Zadock Pratt... Greene C. Bronson, The Convention then proceeded to nominate a. candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The balloting resulted in the nomination of Charles O’Conor, of New York city, by the fole lowing vote :— : Charles O’Conor.....ssesvenseeeseerees George W. Clinton, (son of De Witt Clinton). » Harvey Baldwin. . Dayton. . Scattering... oe s The nominations*for Governor and Lieutenant Governor were made unanimous. Charles Sherman McLean was then nominated. for Canal Commissioner. Further advices will be forwarded as occurs rences transpire. 83. 16. oe Nominations in Pennsylva x Purvavevpuia, Sept. The democrats of the third Goughtanehe a diss trict have nominated Wm. S. Hallowell, as their candidate for Congress. The whigs of the third Congressional district have nominated Henry D. Moore astheir candidate, and those of the fourth district have nominated. John S. Little, as their candidate for Congress. The Vermont Klection, Boston, September 5—I0 P. M. into such overt acts of 1 nace agalnst slave-owners, Then, it was seldom ® slave eseaped from his master, or the master; felt anxious torid himself of his slave. Now, the slave is every day running awav from his master, and the master, in disgust at what he feels to be such faithleseness on the part of his slave, di: couraged by hie past losses, and perpetually a rehen- sive of more, is almost literally running awa} m his slave. At any rate, no mancan doubt that the emi. gration of slaves from Missouri is going on with in. creased rapidity. i St ione—without « word said, of aii act done, either by the legisiature, or convention of & pevote, are is ardly a question very ra] pear from wit in the borders of Missouri. abd Within the term assigned—twenty-five years—slavery will be in Missouri, what it now isin Delaware. There is no lye pow for excitement—no occasion for any {aig of anti-slavery or liberty-loving patriotism—we ave only to await in nce and silence the progress of events, and the day that sees Missouri virtually a free State, will not be long delayed. Already, it is evi- dent, slavery here has touched its highest level, and is now receding before the march of a power mightier than the arm of Northern abolitionism, and, happily, as generous and just as that arm would be vindictive and unsparing. KENTUCKY ELECTION. The official returne in Kentucky exhibit the fellow- ing results:— yor Crittenden, (whig)..... Powell, (1000). 6... se eee Whig majority........ Owsley’s majority in 1845. Increase for Crittenden The vote at this electio: in Kentucky. In 1844, the following were the results in August and Novembe: Governor—Owsley. seat Butler. Whig majority. . ++ 4,624 President—Cla} + 61,255 Polk 51,988 ‘Whig majority. . 9,267 It will be observed, that Mr. Crittenden reeeived nd Mr. Powell 5,957 5,211 more votes than Mr. Cls; more than Mr. Polk, THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. Some suppose that the election of President may go to the House of Representatives, and as all our readers may not be familiar with the manner of election, in such a contingency, we subjoin the article of the Con- stitution in this case ‘ead provided :— ARTICLE X ‘The Electors shall meet in their re- ctive States, and vote by ballot for | resident and ice President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same State with themselves ; they ehall name in their ballots the person voted for as Pre- sident, and in distinct ballots the mm voted for as Vice President, and they shall distinct lists of all ons voted for as President, and all persons yeted for as Vice President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and tranamit sealed to the seat alo arthes of the United States, directed to the fent of the Senate; —The bern, of me Senate sees ison oie vs Senate and House ives, open certificates and the votes then be couhied ;—The son having the | es number of votes for Presi- lent, shall be the dent, if sth number be a ma- jority of the whole Electors Sopcast j and if no per- son have such majority, then from the persons havi: the highest numbers not exceeding three on the Iii of those voted for as President, House of Repre- immediately, ay, sentatives shall choose tely, ballot, the Pres dent. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the representation from each State having one yote; a quorum for purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the & majority of all the States shall be neces- toachoice. And if the House of Representati il not choose a President, whenever the choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth da; of March next following, then the Vice-President sh act as President, as in the case of the death or other gonstitutional disability of the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice President shall be the Vice President, if such number be a ma- ony of the Madea! pA Retponid septate’, ant, ‘no person have a en from wo high- est numbers on the list, the Renate shall choose os Vice-President; a quorum for the p' shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice President of the United Stat Movements of Travellers. ae peed at hoteles Ml gy ire and business, ry ine! ni xoceds our space fora maeral record. ‘We select, afew names from the Gennctent; J. ; A. Hall, Baltimore, . Gratz, Kentucky; Baltimore; A. Danbar a1 ; M. Griffith, The Vermont election took place to-day. No» Teturns have, as yet, been received, and cannot now be expected to night. They will be forwarded as fast as received, to-morrow. State Agricultural Exhibition. BurFa.o, Sept. 5, 1848. The following additional strangers have arrived in town, and are expected to be present at the ex+ hibition:—Governor Young, Gen. Brady, Gen Dearborn, Frank Granger, and Mr. Stuart, Me. C., from Michigan. Large Fire, &c, Barrimore, Sept. 5, 1848. Elhicott’s chemical works, near Fort Henry»: were partially destroyed by fire, to-day The: damage 18 very great. The Maryland State Agricultural Meeting is 1m session at Baltimore. Charleston City Election, &.- Cxar.eston, September 5, 1848: T. Leger Hutchinson, the people’s candidate for Mayor, has been re-elected by a majority of 267. The weather continues warm. ‘The Fever in New Orleans. New Organs, Sept. 43 1848; The yellow fever is increasing, but has not ag yet spread to any alarming extent. Markets, New Onteans, Sept, 4, 1848,—The cotton marke: continues steady, with a fair amount of sales. Bautimore, Sept. 6.—The flour market continues steady, with sales of 1,000 barrels, including Howar® strect, and City mills, at $5 43%. Prime red wheat we quote at $113, with light eales, and a fair amount of business was doing in corn, at 57c for white, and 60a for yellow. There is mo change in other articles of produce. Axsany, September 5, 1848. — Receipts within the past 24 hours :—Flour, 4,400 barrels; Wheat, 3,200: bushels ; Corn, 8,400 do. There was no change im flour. Wheat—Sales of 8,000 bushels new Genesee. were made at $1 33%{. Corn—Sales of 8,300 bushelg. ‘were made, mixed, at 63 a 64c ; and at 69¢, for roung. yellow. Rye—Sales of 2,100 bushels at 70c. Whiskey, firm. Burraco, September 5, 1848.—Receipts within the past 24 hours; — Flour, 2,000 barrels; Wheat, 6,000: bushels ; Corn, 12,000 do. The salcs of flour reached. 2,000 barrels at $5 a $6 1234. Wheat—Sales of 5,000: bushels of Ohio, were made at $1 04. Corn—Sales of 6,000 bushels were made at 51a 520. There.was no change in other articles. bai Yellow Fever. javon’s Orrice, Tuesday, Sept 6: Tho special committee of the Board of tiealth, res: port the city to be in a healthy state, The health officer at Quarantine, reports three cases since his last report. T'wo of these occurred in the village of Stapleton, one in the marine hospital. ‘The’ one in hospital has died, and three of the cases re~ formerly in the village of Stapleton, have died, making four . WM. F. HAVEMEYER, Mayor. TIMOTHY R. HIRBARD, CLARKSON CROLIUS. WM. ADAMS. THEO, R. DE FOREST. Aupany Mencnants’ Banx, Se) Gentlemen holding books of subscription for the peor sufferers by the gtest fire in MY, Ure Tes quested to return eg Re the cums which they may bave collected, to F. Meriam, at the commit room, Merchants’ Bank, om Thursday, (to. morning,) or 10 Hon. W. F. Havemeyer, at the Mays or’s office, as the collections will be closed on that day, at 3, P.M. M. VAN SCHAICK, Chairmen, E. Mentam; Seo’y. Genin’s Fall Style of Hats..An iny having been given that Genin had adyanced the price of his firag quality Silk and pure Beaver Hats in consequence of the su Hlor style and el wnlel any Commutrer Rooms 9 it. 6, 1848; $5 je and eleance of finish they display, ho take informing the public, that he sontinues to sell at roe usual, the finest quality of xt loleskin Hate, as the low prce of Four Dollars, JN. GENIN, 214 Broadway, ‘The only place in the where you can. gota pair of Freath Cait Boots tor wy, worth $7, nnd fine Galt At $350, worth $5, is at Governor Young's, the Governoz of Boot and Shoe trade, opposite our office, corner of Fulton. ad Nassau streets. Ail our friends should got their boots at Young's, fur gale wholesale and rire aad THE voutun ‘The Che and Hest Place in the City ta. di pet eves een cat Cohen a 3 aye Bovis 8¢ a egcond $4 OD tosis Cnsgren nech cat ied to $4; Fren ea Dia he or “5 ie