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

Would be lost in the name of Taylor. (Loud cheer- ) He did not intend to be in at thet seenee ‘Thame; so he would act om that platform, of whic! c ptimeipal architect. (Vociferous cheer- ing) The battle, then, was now before them. and he | ‘would rather carry it on in sixty deys than iu six months. The news of their proceedings would reach ‘every part of the State in, tom days; and let all their friends only be told that they would not go far Taylor | fin New York, but that they would go for Clay. (Re- wed cheering) If they but held on to this course, 4 acted energetically throughout the State, Clay yuld undoubtedly succeed. With regard to the | Taylor movement, the same feelings existed else: where among their friends as did among themselves. | of the whig party was stricken by this nomi- | ‘It was assailed by this nomination; een party were assaulted by the w! eonvention, in nominating Taylor, and the whigs would not,endure it. (Loud cheering, and cries of “We will ) The whigs ay. Let us have our candidate, and we will vote.” (Cheering, and cries of “That's the ticket.”) He would himself adhere to that decloration. He had read the Alison letter of General Taylor. and saw nothi that he was a whig—be found no whig 'No.no.”*) He spoke of adhering to constitutional law on the ques- tion of the veto power; but it should be recollected that Geveral Jackron had said that he would Saeepest what was constitutional according to his oath, aS he believed it to be so in hisown judgment. But Gen. Taylor's nomination, it should be remembered, was put upon the country by members of Congress, in order to control public opinion—(hear, ‘)—and to elevate the creature of their nomination. (Cheers, and cries of “ They can’t come it.) That directly interfered with the constitutional rights of the people; it was act- ed upon for ives, and changed the road of po- pular representation. He was himself opposed to such @ movement, and would teach members of Congress that their business was to obey, not control the peo- ple. (Vehementapplaure ) He would ask them, then, what would they do tor pie? (Vote for him, to be sure.) ‘They would carry thé whig ticket in New York by ‘three-fourths. (Immenseenthusiasm.) If the exam- pleves followed throughout the States, Clay would ve 50,000 over any other candidate. (Cheering.) He believed in his conscience, ifthey united with en- ergy, that they could give Harry Clay the electoral yote for New York. Let them, then, go forward and teach the politicians of the country that it was the es: the mechanics, and the farmers in the in- terior of the country, that should elect the President of the mation. He would go heart and hand for Harr Clay, whether he consented to it or not—and woul under any circumstances, vote that ticket which woul G0 to keep a military government out of the head de- partments of the nation. Mr. Selden, at the conclu- sion of his speech, was vehemently cheered. The following telegraphic communication was here- upon read :-— ‘To N. G. Branrory, Esq:— ‘All right—go ahead. Telegraphic result. Get my letter _to- morrow. J. BOTTS, Dated Ricuwonn, Va., Sept. 7, 1848, \ ‘The reading of the above was received with the most enthusiastic cheering, which lasted for some minutes. After one or two Clay songs, the meeting adjourned amid the utmost enthusiasm, giving nine cheers for Harry Clay, the whig candidate for the Presidency. A fecond meeting was formed in the garden, Jou Cony, chairman, which was addressed by Marcus D. Bonvcx, Joun C. SmitH, and others. A procession ‘was organized immediately after the meeting sepa- Fated, and marched through some of the principal aireets, when the entire body separated, expressing themecives fully determined to act with increased for their candidates during the approaching lential contest, after giving nine cheers for Clay NEW YORK HERALD. South-West Corner of Fulton and Nassan sts JAMES GORDON BENNET?, PROPRIETOR. ‘THE DAILY HERALD—Three editions day, two cents 7 25 per annum. The MORNING EDITION ‘ts pub- dclock, A. M.. and distributed before breakfast; the Y can be hai at 1 the news! TION at 3 o'clock. gases © DITION . M.. and the second EBKL orwptwons, or with adver- ‘will be deducted from VOLUNTARY CURRESPONDENCE, containiog import. grignomyycoteset fom any quarter of the worlar of weed al Eiteremtoramrepnattcnt the 5 to be written ina legible manner; the p errors in ecuted beautifully and with de « ‘Otice, corner’ of Pulion and justreete. . NOTICE taken of anonymeus communications, What ver is intended for insertion must be authenticated bg the name and address of the writer; not necessarily for ‘publication, but oe of his good faith, We cannet return rejected AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE—Oruri0—Sicxona Crocca axp Sic- xxom Neni—Erox Bor. See THEATRE, Broadway—-Giaprron—Erox Ye BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.—CixpereuLa—Tue Aporr- =p Cup—Mr Feriow Cuerk—Brian Bonomuc. tham Stroct—A Kiss in THE NATIONAL THEA‘ Chat Danx—Mysreries axp Misenizs or New York—Tum Lir- tLe Nox, NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE—L Esme p'Anour. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers St —THe CAPTURE or Carraix Currix—Poor Pitiicoppy—WanpeRinG MIN- ar €ASTLE GARDEN—Musicar Ent eRTAINNENTS, BOCIETY LIBRARY—Caursciz’s Mrverness, spite of the felly of the whig jourhals in New York, and the attempt to disorganise the party in this city and in Albany, by reviving the pretensions of Mr. Clay—we think it is now evident that the whig party and its masses will retain its full numbersand organisation, and go thoroughly for Gen. Taylor in November next, It would not surprise us, therefore, if a similar result should take place in Maine next week. Certainly, under the present aspect, and taking the votes given for the free soilers in Ver- mont as a basis of calculation, we think that Gen. Taylor’s chances for the combined vote of New England and New York, are at least as fair as those of Gen. Cass. He is certain, we think, of the whole of those votes, with the exception of Maine alone. Tn this new position of aflairs, the whig masses of New England, in opposition to their leaders and orators, and many of their editors, present a front of independence that is calculated to do them im- mortal honor in the cause of Gen. Taylor. Another important consideration springs also from the pre- sent aspect of affairs, For many years past, the democrats of the North have looked on the South as their principal stay and best friends. Now,however, judging from the position assumed by Mr. Van Buren, and the declaration made by the recent convention im Syracuse, favorable to Cass, the whole democracy of the Northern States appear to be abandoning South, hook and hne; and hence- forth, probably, the whig party of the North will become the principal stay and support of this Union, and be favorable to those guarantees of the con- stitution, which preserve the institutions of the South as they were left by the fathers of the revolu- ton. It will be seen, therefore, from the returns of this Vermont election, that the friends of Gen. Taylor are beginning to arise again, in spite of the folly of the whig leaders. The free soil movements, according to all appearances, will merely demoralize the democratic party. We also observe that movements of this kind have been commenced, within some little time, in Penn- sylvania, beginning in Pittsburgh. It has even gone around the State, and there 1s a convention of the free soil party tobe held in Reading next all naked, and such as occasionally flourish at the rancho in a cetton shirt have acquired it in the way of extra compensation. With an aggregate of some twenty thousand of such Indians, at all times ready to work for the smallest allowance of the coarsest food, it would be impossible by act of Con- gress to establish negro slavery in California. A Southern negro would starve upon the quantity and quality of subsistence which would fatten three or four California Indians. A bounty of one hundrea dollars upon every negro slave taken out to Californ'a, would not insure the establishment of negro slavery there. The fact is, it can never be established there while the thousands of wild and Christian Indians that infest the bor- ders ot the Sierra Nevada continue to exist. For all practical purposes, therefore, we see that the question of “free soil,” as regards New Mexico and California, is sheer humbug. The soil can never be any thing else than “free,” and, by far the most of it so entirely free as to be totally uninhabited, until the day of the prophet shall come when the desert of the Great Basin shall blessom like the rose. And yet the cry of the “free soilers,” is not all moonshine. The mass of them, we suppose, have no more geographical knowledge of the territories about which they are contending, than had the administration in the outset of its career. We doubt whether even John Van Buren, that gra- cious and promising prince of the stump, can tell us the course of Mary’s river in the Great Basin, or whether it sinks in the sands, or empties into the sea— or the locality of the Salt Lake—or whether the Sacramento runs north or south into the Bay of San Francisco; and» even upon the map, one of the most conspicuous rivers in California, we doubt whether he could find out the San Waw-keen. And yet there is a practical reservation of the most comprehensive import, at the bottom of this free soil organiza- tion. The buffalo hunt is the life-giving pabulum to the Buffalo Convention. The buffalo hunt makes the “free soil” question a practical, palpable, manifest question. The buffalo hunt gives it a shaping of the highest moment; and a week. This, m the present etate of the political canvass, will, probably, be one of the mostim- portant conventions that ever took place. If the free soil party can raise an agitation in Pennsyl- vania, to the extent of eight orten thousand only, they can, by such a movement, withhold the vote of that State from Gen. Cass, aad give it to Tay- lor, and thereby almost settle the Presidential election in favor of the hero of Buena Vista. We consider, therefore, that the State of Pennsylva- nia—under the new agitation which has sprung up over all of the Northern States from New York—is yet a debateable State; and if Mr. Van Buren had any sagacity, or wished seriously to defeat General Cass, he ought by all means to hie to Pennsylvamia, and there raise his standard as high and as fast as he can. The result of all these movements, up to this day, places General Taylor not only on a par, as to his chances, with General Cass, but we rather think that the “old man,” as he is general- ly called by the soldiers, has yet a better chance of succeeding in the election of November next, than his cause has presented for more than a year. The whig leaders, the whig orators, the whig politicians, the whig office seekers, have been crucifying the hero of Buena Vista for the last few months, by all sorts of folly and nonsense; but we think that the sound sense of the whig masses, with all the independent thinkers of the country, belonging to all parties, will yet bring things right in November. The only hopes of General Cass and his friends have heretofore sprung from the impolicy and folly ot those professing to be oppos- edto him, either in the North or South. Taylor stock is therefore up to-day. Old Buena Vista has not yet surrendered. The New Territories—The Slavery Question— The Buffalo Hunt and the Free Soil Or- ganization. ‘The adaptation of the time to the act is a prime consideration. The scheme which desolated Blennerhasset’s island in the Ohio, which exiled its possessor as an outlaw, and.which has given to PANORAMA HALL—DBaxvanrn's Pawonamas, MELODEON—Macic Mysricism axD VinGrniA Sxrens- DERB. TABERNACLE—Moravran Minetreis’ Coxcerr. New York, Friday, September 8, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald, Beptember 7, Thursday. + 21,668 eopies bes the Herald com- pond preriey, s0.6 minewel before So’olock, and finished at it lock; the first Atternoon Edition eom- ner tO minutes past 1 o'clock, and finished at 20 minutes fore 2 oclock; the socond at 3 o'clock, and finished at 15 muxutes past 8 c'elock, The Vermont Election—Its Andications and Influence, One of the most interesting and important State elections which has taken place, during the present summer, is that which was held on Tuesday of this week in Vermont. During the Jast two days, through the agency of the magnetic telegraph, we have received returns to a consider- able extent, from both ends of that State. Those returns present a state of facts, on the new political questions, which have recently agitated the coun- try, that will have a startling importance on the Presidential election ; and thus far certainly give greater encouragement and higher hopes to the ultimate success of General Taylor, against all other Presidential candidates, than any movement we have yet seen. In fact, judging from the results ef this election in Vermont, General Taylor’s cause begins to revive, against all the open opposi- tion of his enemies, or the insidious faint praises of his friends, including Daniel Webster, Thurlow ‘Weed, and all the other discontented whigs of the North. Let us explain. Smee the beginning of the free soil movement, under the auspices of Mr. Van Buren & Co., and the extension of the agitation beyond the limits of New York, there has been no election, except this recent one in Vermont, whereby an inde- pendent mind could judge how far the free soi] movement would affect the standing ana organi- zation of the two parties—the old whigs and the old democrats. In this election in Vermont, we have returns indicating the character of the free soil movement ; and by fthose returns, we are very much surprised to find that this new move- ment—this free soil movement, this novel aggita- tion, commencing with the barnburners of this State, and carried on under the auspices of Mr. Van Buren—that this movement in New England will only aflect the organization of the old demo. cratic party,and that it embarrasses the whigs not only not at all, but rather increases ther strength, Judging from what has taken place. As far as we have ascertained from the returns from Vermont, we find that, in comparison with the election of last year, the whige have rather increased in their aggregate vote, while the free soil party have ab- sorbed the old abolitionists, with a considerable portion of the democrats, without affecting the whigs one iota. This 1s the first intimation we have had of the peculiar direction which the free soil movement might take im the Northern States, It 1s highly important and interesting, in the present state of the Presidential canvass. Judging from this re- sult in Vermont, it is fair to presume that like re- sults will take place in other New England States when their several elections will commence. The election in Maine will take place next week, and then we shall be enabled to form a more confi- dent opinion of the character of this move- ment Guring the next few months. At all events, as far as heard from, it is highly probable thatthe whig party throughout the New England States, in spite of the cold and cowardly position assumed by Mr. Webster in recent speech—in the name of Arron Burr the memory of a traitor, has, at a later day, in its consummation, exalted Mr. Polk to the Presidency, Gen. Houston to the Senate, and a Mr. Walker to the head of the finances. It is the result which crownsall. Itis suc- cess which gives validity to the wildest enterprises, and defeat which stamps them with disaster and disgrace. Whether the revolutionizing of Texas, and its annexation to the United States, will ever pay for the candle, has yet to be determined. We will as- sume, as we believe, ihat the necessity of the act was apparent—the policy of the time; and that the only legitimate doubt is as to the plan pursued in the act of incorporation. Wath a plan of more caution and deliberation than the precipitate act of John Tyler—with more considerate precautions | of border protection than those of Mr. Polk. The war with Mexico might have been avoided, the plan of negotiaton subinitted by Mr. Benton might have secured Texas, with a bonus to Mexico, with- out war; but in the rejection of that plan, the defensive policy of Mr. Calhoun might have avert- ed the necessity of the invasion of Mexico. But the plan of Mr. Benton and the policy of Mr, Cal- houn were alike disregarded. ‘The resulthas been a war, glorious in its ach ments, heavy in its expenditures, and doubtful in its acquisitions. The treaty of Mr. Trist, (God bless Mr. Trist, although James K. Polk accepts the treaty and damns his agent)—the treaty of Mr. Trist, done at (juadaloupe Hidalgo, in February last, ratified by the Senate, and approved by the government of Herrera—the very man whom Mr. Polk’s first agents drove {rom power and brought on the war— this treaty, hatched up and duly ratified under all these singular, and many other more mysterious, circumstances, secures to the United States, in addition to the boundary of the Rio Grande for Texas, the territories of New Mexico and Alta Califorma ‘The issue of this Presidential contest depends entirely upon questions growing out of these ac- quisitions. The slavery question is paramount—indeed, it is the only question of the campaign—it is a question absolutely contingent to our recent an- nexations, and a question which, per se, is to set- tle the cast and policy of the next administration. Practicaliy, the question of admitting into, or excluding slavery trom, New Mexico and Cali- fornia, amounts to nothing. New Mexico, ex- cepting the narrow margin of the Rio Grande, 18 a desert of barren sand plains and mountains. ‘The margin of the river is occupied and cultiva- ted, by means ot irrigation, to its capacity, barely producing sufficient for a population which re- quires two-thirds lees to support it twan the same proportion of negro slaves. Nine-tenths of Cali- fornia are an irreelaimable desert region of sands, chasms, rocks and bald mountains. The slip lying along the Pacific, and flank- ed in its whole extent on the west by the Sierra Nevada, embracing the valley whose waters are emptied into the magnificent inland bay of San I'ranciseo, is the only portion of California that will pay for theexploration. This region produces the staples of the North and the South, and may be made highly productive of olive oil, wine, cotton, sugar, and tobacco. Slave labor, then, would here be profitable, in opposition to free white labor. But the Indians who swarm along the defiles and valleys of the Sierra Nevada, living mostly upon acorns, and the nuts of the pine trees which grow among the eternal snows, cai) be hired by the cattle raisers and farmers for just enough of the coarsest offal and garbage to satiafy their hunger. Captain Sutter employs large numbers of these Ind. pon anch terms, They are nearly single word will suffice to make it clear. He who believes that we are now to stand still — that we are to expand no further —that the treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo in perpetuity defines the southern boundary of Anglo-American occupation, is in a remarkably slender minority. Every indication tells us that our population must goon expanding to the South—that this buffalo hunt is but a repetition of the Texas operation, and that, whether the hunt is arrested or prosecuted, the population of this Union must continue to press into Mexico, until by conquest, by annexation, or independent occupation, her territories will be absorbed. It is with these territories, yet to be occupied by the Saxon, and to the island of Cuba more particularly, that the free seil doctrine has its only fermidable practical and significant appli- cation. Here it assumes a truly formidable shape, and one of the greatest practical moment. In this view we recognise the importance of General Taylor keeping still on the Wilmot pro- viso; for, in the present distracted condition of Spain, and ker overwhelming indebtedness to Eng- land, the necessity may, at any moment, arise, of interposing to the purchase of Cuba, to prevent its falling into the possession of Great Britain. In one word, the “ free soil” platform, in refer- ence to the exclusion of slavery from New Mexico and California, the ground upon which it appears to be exclusively advocated, isdownright stupidity; but in reference to the buffalo hunt and the isle of Cuba, it is a question involving the suppression of sdavery, the extension of our borders, and the divi- sibility of the Union. This brings us directly to the policy of the South. Upon the naked question of the proviso, as the contest is prolonged, the South must con- tinue to yield the wall. If the South, then, would hold its peculiar institution at its diseretion, it will resist the further acquisition of territory to this Union, or it will be flanked by “free soil” on every side. We expect them to pursue this policy of self-preservation; and though Mexico and Cuba may be revolutionized through instrumentalities from the United States, we expect the South to encourage their separate nationality, rather than their incorporation into this republic. Finally, it will thus appear that although Ame- rican enterprise and emigration may overrun and occupy all the continent and islands, to the pass of Panama, that between union and disunion, the line of Guadaloupe Hidalgo fixes permanently the Southern bowudary of the United States. Anoruer Imvorranr Pourrican Movesent.— We give in to-day’s paper a tolerably full report cf the proceedings of a great mass meeting of the ultra Clay whigs of New York, which was held last evening at Vauxhall Garden, in this city. It was characterized by great enthusiasm, and wes attended by some five thousand persons. It will be seen that Mr. Clay has been nominated as candi. date for the Presidency, in opposition to Genera} Taylor, the nominee of the Philadelphia nationay convention. It will alse be seen that measures are proposed to form a-complete Clay electoral ticket for this State—that a Clay whig platform is erected» and a recommendation agreed upon, that the Clay whigs throughout the country organize Clay clubs, and go into the canvass for Clay and Fillmore. We do not know whether this recommendation will be followed or not; time will tell. If it be, there will be a fourth candidate in the field for the Presi- dency. Mr. Clay, and the universal whig party, will be placed in exactly the same position as the democrats are in. Mr. Barker anp Genera, Tayior.—Our rea- ders will find, in another column, a letter from Mr. Jacob Barker relative to the Presidency and Gene- ral Taylor. lt will be read by all the whigs. It will, indeed, be read by all classes of politicians. Tur Next N. —The Hibernia, with six days later intelligence from Europe, is due at Boston to-day. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Tanx Tuxatay.—During the present week, Mr. Hamblin hag been acting a round of his most favorite characters. Virginius, Hamlet, Brutus, have been Played by him in most masterly style, and, last night, Othello, The part of Othello may be looked on as one of the most difficult in the whole range of Shakepeare's plays, fave perbaps Hamlet, and it is precisely in these two sthat Mr. Hambiin is most excellent. The Moor was, indeed, nobly played. His majestic bearing in the first scenes, where he #0 successfully pleads his case before the senate—his elevated fvelings towards the gentle Desdemona, ‘nd the final perveraion of his Jove towards ber, which is eo gradual! y brought about by the machinations of the double-dyed traitdr, Iago, were all reprerented with the most’ consummate et. tistic skill. His half doubtings, and his final consum- mation of the awful deed, under the goadings on of Jago's artful plots, were indeed most painfully real. ‘Though Mr. Hamblin has not played Yor som> tine previous to this week, his retiroment from the active duties of his profession has served to add to his his- trionie powers, for we do not rumember to have ever seen bim more effectually. The Desdemone of Miss Rose Telbin was an excellent piece of acting. ‘This young lady is an ornament to her rofession ; the admirable manner in which she plays in those the higher walke of the drama, shows how well fitted she is. by education end intelligence, to take a prominent stand among the actresses now on the stage. Hield’s Jago, too, was excellent, and he enpported Mr. Hi bin with much judgment Signora Ciocea Neri appeared ‘in w grand pas de deur, after the tragedy. The graceful and cle; ‘was most rapturouely applauded. The introduction of these first rate dancers every evening is a most delightful featuro in the anrusements of thisclegant house, Signora danscuse, unequalled, we may say, are glad to see her and Signor Neri announced to ap- pear every evening. The very popular farce of the “ Fton Boy” concluded the perform: which were altogether most satisfactory to merous and Jar bionable audience which was assembled to witness them, To-night we are glad to see that Othello’ Will be repeated ; it which all ought to Jast evening, and the m: has ‘been Atted up intl ‘The ample sents, arrange th: Liful decorations, the interior, are ail worth: tion of old Drory, as the Sosd goastere of the drama. ‘We would mention that Signora Ciocea and Signor Neri will also appear again this evening. tre, last evening. we wore surprised at reeing every seat filled, and many persons peeping in at the box doors. ‘The tragic play of “ Metamora’’ commenced the per- formances.in which Mr. Forrest, as the chief of the ‘Wampanoags, read and acted the character to the very life. He seems to gain in public favor at every visit to this city, as immense houses prove; no doubt these large audiences are attracted by bis great histrionic fame. Dyott,in the character of Walter, the lover of Oceana, was very happy; as was also Mr. Freder'cka, in the part of Fitzarnold Nabmeokee, wife to Meta- mora was well perronated by Miss Wallack, and every other character in the piece was ably sustained by the stock company. The farce of the Eton Boy” con- cluded the entertainments, and Miss Diekinson played the parts of Fanny, a refractory young lady, d Tom, @ regular rattler, with great comic ability. Forrest will appear as Spartacus this evening, when, no doubt, he will be cheered by another crowded house. All the properties of this piece are well arranged, and the scenery is imposing and beautiful. Go early, if you wish to get seats, Bowery Tuxatae.—This is the season of benefits at this establishment, for the various performers who have during the season amused so well the thou- rands of visitors to this well managed house. We are glad to see that their appeals tothe public have been met with promptnese, and their benefits have all been goodones, That of Mrs. Suth last evening, was very well attended, and tl ‘orite actress was most handsomely received. The performances con- sisted of the ba of the “ Pet of the Petticoats,” the first act of “ Fra Diavolo,” and the nautical drama of the “ Pilot of the German Ocean.” The'very laugh- able comedy of the “Pet of the Petticoats,” ot on Mrs. Walcot as Poll the Pett. It isa mo t amusing eomedy, and was acted in good style. Winans was very comical as the Gardener, and Jordan as, the Dan- cing Master, created much fun, Mrs. Phillips as Mina, too, was much applauded ; she is a capital ac- tress and’ a good singer. Mrs. Sutherland also acted well, though she was laboring under a severe sore throat, which prevented her showing to as much ad- vantage as she usually does. The ples of this comedy is very amusing, full of laughable contretemps and mistakes.§The last scene, where the Dancing Master meets the: Nun, in the dark garden, was a most ludi- crous one, and the mistakes brought about by Poll, caused much mirth and amusement. The opera of “Fra Diavolo,” or rather the first act of it, followed, and both it and the drama of the “ Pilot of the Ger- man Ocean,” went off well. The company attached tothe Bowery is very effective and the excellent man- ner in which the whole establishment is managed, re- ffects credit on all concerned. The Bowery is truly a most excellent house, and those who visit it are sure of receiving the full value of their momey in sterling amusement. Drama. comedy, opera, all on one night, besides two or three beautiful da: 4 between the Tilton, a very excellent actor, tal excellent bill is announced, for the particulars of which, we refer to our liet of amusements. Cuanprav’s Nationan Tuxatne, Fo 4aM.—A new local drama, full of incidents of overy day’s occurrence, sustained by talent of no ordinary character, in which Mr. Chanfrau, as Frank Hennock, bears, and bears with peculiar tact, a distinghished and prominent character, forms the attractive feature of this beautiful establishment, which last night crowded to overflowing, that, but for the ventila- tion and other arrangements of the house, would have been exceedingly inconvenient. The house pre- sented a solid band of people, who no doubt, in the ‘(Mysteries and Miserles of New York” (the t gem of the entertainments). were capable of realizing the numerous and interesting details of a piece, that, for one moment, never flags in thrilling incidents and most extraordinary, though not unnatural, occur- rences. Individualizing actors is not the exact duty of a critic: the general delight, as testified last night, by cordial and vociferous applause, is the best comment on the merits of the actorsand the popularity of the piece; and no doubt that, to a reflecting mind, the same moral may be derived that attaches to the he- reditary sketches of Hogarth a homily of practical virtue The deformity of folly, and, perhaps, vice, may, with a suitable representation, be reflected from the mirrer of the stage with peculiar and salutary ef- fulgence, and «a moral may be drawn with more effective power than by the oratorical displays from the pulpit. This piece was admirably and efficiently supported by all the characters, the fine edge of the evenin, ery worked down by the most laughable farce of “Ole ull,” in which Mr. Burke sustained the amusing character of Ebenezer Calf, with a spirit that defied our risible muscles to admit of contraction to any reasonable circumference. “Is he Jealous” came too late for us, a8 our chief object was to see the “Mys- teries and Mieeries of New York,” and “hold the mirror up to nature,” the age and spirit of the times in which we live, move, and have our being. Ninio’s, Astor PLacy.—The second night of Rossi- ni’s “ Barbiere di Siviglia.” afforded last evening the members of the Italian company, with Rossi Corsi, to display more talent and more ensemble than they pro- duced on Tuesday last. Again, Signora Lietti Rossi rendered the charming aria, with which Rossini has stored the lips of the bewitching Rosina, with the pro- prieties of an experienced vocalist, the winning and impassioned elegance of a warm Italian heart. Figa- ro’e part was mercurially acted and adequately sung, by Signor Rossi, who again roved to be a painstaking and available artist, The Bartolo, of Signor Sanque- rico, was more felt and accentuated than it was on Tuesday night last; but Basilio was again missiag in hie part. Signor Vietti, who, in our opinion, has taken too much fatigue, for the benefit of his voice, during the last three months, sang with more effect and sweetness than at his first appearance in the part of Count Almaviva. We are very sorry to know that this tenor has beem engaged by Senor Marti, and will leave New York for Havana after this Ti 5 pee To-night Madame and Monsieur Laborde will appear inthe spore buffa of + L’Elesir d’ Amore.” We have no doubt the house will be well attended. Burton's Tuxatne.—This beautiful place of amuse- ment was well filled last evening, by a very intelligeat and fashionable audience, to witness a new extract from ‘‘Dombey,” being a selection of original scenes from Dickens’s great novel, called the “Capture of Captain Cuttle and Bunsby’s Wedding,” dramatised by Mr Brougham, as a sequel to the other piece, called “Dombey and Son,” which has met with unbounded applause on each night of its performance; and there is no doubt of the success of this piece, if we judge from the very gratifying manner in which it was re- ceived last night. The opening ecene, where Mr. Bar- ton, as Captain Cut! first shows himself, brought down thun of _— ise, a8 he looked so natural, seat- ed on a chair, in the centro of @ large wash-tub, with his legs clewed up, in order to be out of the soap suds, which is flying about from the mop of Mrs. MeStringer, Mrs. Vernon, who takes this character, is very excel- lent. Mr. Raymond, as Toots, was, as usual, a big card. keeping the audience in roars of laughter, although of “no consequence,” yet stiil of consequence to Mr. Burton, as the public will always resort where they are compelled to laugh. The character of Jack Bunsby was well played by Mr. Nickinson, as he is the man “what givesan opinion, what isan opinion.” This piece altogether went off exceedingly well, and no doubt will have quite a run. The comedy of “ Old Honesty” was well cast. Mr. Nickinson as the honest bricklayer, and Mr. Raymond as Toby Perch, were exceedingly good. The pretty Miss Nickinson as Mary, the daughter of Old Bradshaw, acted her part with much judgment, which was well appreciated by the audience. Tho evening’s entertainments concluded with the fairy oxtravaganza, called the “ Palace of >,easure,”’ in which Mr. Burton keeps the whole house in a continued roar of laughter as the Infantine Furi- bond. To-night Mr. Burton takes his benefit, when we hope sincerely to see a house filled to overflowing, Mr. B. is, beyond a doubt, one of the greatest acto: of the present age in his line of characters, We re- commend all who want @ good seat to secure it during the day, as the chances may be rather doubt- ful in the evening. Mavnicr Straxosn’s Finst Mustcat Frstivat.— This highly talented Russian pianist announces his great musical festival to take place on the first week of October next; and from the eplendid preparations which are spoken of, we may foretell an immense suc- cess. It will be a musical treat, d la Berlioz; some- thing not yct witnessed in this country, and which will give great renown to the genius of this distin- guished artist, by whose labors the public of New York will be favored with such a monster concert. During the last two months, M. Strakosh has been busily en- engaged ip composing ‘and having published several eae which bear the real seal of science and art. jerides the “ Great Polka,” he has written @ new fan- tasia, called “The Magic Bell,” dedicated to his pupil, the Russian Princess, Olga, in which pootry, melan- choly and harmonious rhythm will be generaily appro- ciated, and which will undoubtodly obtain great suc- cess in our musical circles, Caste Ganvex.—There is no more delightfal place in town during the fine weather which we are now favored with than this splendid hall, The Ethiopian singing, cosmoramas, and other interesting things to be teen there, cannot fail to please all who visit Castle Garden. Tanensacty—THe Monavians.—This favorite band gare another of their vocal and instrumental concerts jast night. which was wellattended. Indeed, they well doserve the patronage they are receiving, as their con- certed pieces are arranged with great musical skill, and their voices harmonise so sweetly, that an {ota of dis- cord cannot be heard. M’lle Lovarny san exceedingly sweet voice, and has become a great favo- rite. Krauss is good in everything he sings, and gives evidence of great vocal excellene very of: rer fective in his songs, as was also Stoepel in his inimita- ble performance on the Xilocordeon. hear them. We advise all to the rage now-a-days. Hvery evening, at an early hour, their concert. room is filled 8, admirable singing gives the greatest satisfactio: dancing, too, is quite a feature in their ments. Itis ed burlesque dancing in the bills, but most graceful and clecant performance. ve along list of the mort admired Ethiopian fongs every evening, and are determined to sustain the great reputation they have acquired. Those who visit them wiil be sure to be highly delighted with their entertainment, To-night their list of songs is # capi- tal one. Max Maretzex.—This distinguished artist, the composer and director of her majeaty’s theatre, Lon- don, has arrived by the steamer Washington fie is d to direct the Italian Opera, next winter. The Morning Post, speaking of his departure for ct zek, the composer and direc- y's theatre, loft Londom yesterday, for jously to his departure, he was pre- re} tha mogniticent diamond ring, by Jenny Lind, and the sum of £100 by Mr. Lumley, as a» testi- mony of hie valuable sesistance durimg the past sea- fon. NEW It is said that the resolution offered at the hunker convention, asserting tha the accusation that the de- mocracy of New York are iv favor of extending slave. to territory pow free. is a libel upon truth and ju tice. But we have the resolution in full, It is as fol- lows, and is sent to us a# having been adopted Resolved. That the accusation, come from whence it may, that the dvmocratic party of the Union, or the democratic party of New York, in in favor of extending slavery to territory now free, is a libel atike upon truth and justice; that in standing ‘upon the well-settied guaranties of the constitretion, we nccord to the States, rach for iteelf, entire ahd undisputed control over the question of rlavery within its limits, and to tho people of the ‘erritor.es (he right to determine it for themsolves—a right essen tial, mot less to itsexelusion than its Admission therein; that f the right of interference by Congress be allowed, we believe, with an eminent jurist of our State, that it is not necesary crexpedi- ent to call vipon that bods to legislate on the subject ; that slavery cannot exist where there is no positive law to uphold it, it n wary thatit should be forbidde, but enough that it is iy authorized; that the agitation of this irritating yurt question. which Mr. Jefferson characterized as the fre bell of the Union. i9 a device lers to effect personal objects, or to gratify personal rd noies as aimed at the in d strength of tie democratic party, hostile to the best f the country, and dangerous to the perpetuity of the id that we warn all si-cero democrats, who, misled by falee cries and artifices of the designing or disapprinted, have seperated themselves from the great party of the Union and their conntry, to pauee and return to their old principles and fellow. e PENNSYLVANIA. Hon. William F. Johnston, the whig candidate for Governor, is stumping the State to promote his election, and that of Taylor and Fillmore, course is a novelty in Pe: be as popular there as it is tl emocratic candidate for Governor. being a quiet man, doas not seem inclined to follow Johnston through the State; but the democratic leaders have sent Colonel James Page, of Philadelphia, and other prominent speakers,to answer Governor Johnston. The Philadelphia Ledger sa; “We should certainly like to see the isstie upon the stump between two such capable perrons as Johnston and Longstreth. The latter is not only a speaker, but he i ood writer, and would put other to his bravest mettle, not- withstanding his C meperg experience. There is no im- propriety to our view of 8 man canvassing fer his own election. Ifhe cannot give good reasons why the peo- ple should elect him, ‘nobody else can. If the Job sonian maxim be true, that a man is justified in sper eget of himself, when nobody else will speak well of him, he certainly may with more pr priety claim the rivilege of speaking well of himself, of whom every dy else speaks well.” The free soil convention is to come off at Reading, in Berks county, next week, and may prove of importance in its ery in the election. The whigs and natives will probably unite in Philadelphia county on county officers and members of Congress, in consideration, we presume, of the natives supporting Johnston for Governor In the 1st Congress District, the natives have nominated Mr. Levin for re-election: he is opposed by Col. Florence, democrat. Many whigs, itis said, will refuse to vote for Levin, and if there should be no whig candidate, Florence may be elected. In the 2d district, (com- posed. of thirteen wards of the city of Lien aes he democrats have nominated James C. Van Dyke, but he stands no chance in that strong whig district. Joseph R. Ingersoll. the present member, having de- clined a re-election, the whigs will probably nominate either Joseph R. Chandler, late Editor of the U. S. Gazette, or Morton McMichael, one of the proprietors and Editors of the North american. In the third district, now represented by Charles Brown. (dem.) the democrats have nominated Wm. 8. Hallowell, and the Taylor and Fillmore men, Henry D. Moore. In the fourth district, represented by Charles J. Ingersoll, the Taylor and Fillmore candidate is John S. Littell, and we presume the democrats will again nominate Mr. Ingersoll for re-election. These four districts form the city and county of Philadelphia, and are capable, if the whigs and natives are thorough- ly united, of giving Taylor from eight to ten thousand majority ; without such an union, the whigs cannot sleet their Governor, or give the electoral vote to ‘aylor. In the 9th district, the democrats have renominated William Strong for Congress, and the whigs Peter Addams. In the 15th. the democrats have nominated Joel B. Danner. and the whigs Joseph M. Quay. In the 11th district, the democrats h: nominated Hen- drick B. Wrignt. In Wilmot’s district, (the 12th,) there is a warm battle going on. In one of the coun- ties of which it is composed, (aiogs) the democratic county convention recommende: G. White, for Congress. after balloting eighteen times. The friends of Wilmot cast 8 votes on the first ballot, White 2: and Pardon Damon 18. Bradford and Susquehanna counties, however, are considered sure for Wilmot. question striking; of party rerentments: that wo regard ite ten tegrity ax int NEW JERSEY. ‘The following is the Cass and Butler electoral ticket in New Jersey:—Peter D. Vroom, John S. Darey, Heze- kiah Godfrey, Willion N. Shinn, William H. Sloan, Henry A. Ford, Richard R. Pauleson. Governor Vroom made a powerful speech at the State convention, in favor of Cass, and against Van Buren, his old friend. It is curious that the Jersey democrats, although supporting Cass, claim to be free soil men, and “ op- posed to. Southern dictation, and the extension of Southern slavery,” as expressed in one of their hand- bills now before us. Hon. Ely Moore, of this city, has been stumping in New Jersey, for Cass and Butler. A free soil State convention m at Trenton on Saturday, 16th inst., to nominate a Van Buren electo- ral ticket. onto. C. K. Watson, of Lower Sandusky, is out for Con- grees, in opposition to R. Dickinson, the present demo- cratic member. Mr. Watson has been a liberty man for years past, and will probably be the only opponent of Mr. D.,as the whigs are in'a hopeless minority in the district. John Fitch, of Toledo, has been nominated as the barnburner candidate in the Lucas district, in oppo- sition to E. D. Potter, Cass democrat. -It is expected that the whigs will not neminate, and the war between the Cassites and Van Burenites in this district, is wax- ng warm. ARKANSAS ELEBTION. The Banner, published at Little Rock, of August 22, says :—From the returns now published, there will be in the Legislatnre 23 whigs upon joint ballot, which makes their strength equal to that of 1846. There is a possibility that the whigs may have one more to add to this mea, minority , but wo do not calculate that the whig vote in the Legislature will exceed 25, The moejority of Johnson (dem.) over Newton (Taylor whig,) inthe 38 counties heard from is 3,839. Gov. Drew has received in some counties the entire vote, whig and democratic, and generally has kept in ad- vance of the democratic vote. The official returns, so far as the yote for governor is concerned, cannot be opened until the meeting ef the-Legislature ; but we have counted up what is represented to be the official Yots of 17 counties, and it amounts to 8,752. JOWA ELECTION. [From the Des Moines Valley Whig.] it ig now rendered certain that Daniel F. Miller (whig) is elected to Congress from the first district of Jowa, beating Thompson about 130 votes. The re- jection of the poll books of the Kanesville precinet by the clerk of Monroe county, and the subsequent stealing of them by seme one of Thompson's friends, will secure to Thompson the certificate of election, but Miller will get theseat in Congress, without a doubt. The following tabie, in part official and partly re- ight as we can get it, and give: mn more votes, if any differenze, than will the official returns :— Miller, Lee, (official). . Jefferson, (offic Van Buren, (offic! Davis, (reported). . Appanoose, (reported). Keokuk, (reported). .... ‘Wapello, (reported). Henry, (official)... ... Mahaska, (official), oo Marion, Polk, &e., (reported Monroe, including the Carnsville precinct lost and stolen. ..... Totals sees ecesseeeen Thompson. tbe" Miller's majority. ... LOUISIANA. Tho New Orleans Bee, (nhig) of 20th August, rays :—“ Our accounts from the interior are of the most cheering character. We have recently perused numerous letters from leadin, hlgs in the north- weetern part of Louisiana, which give promise of a lorious result in November, The friends of Gen. ‘aylor in that quarter, as indeed in almost every parish of the State, are entering upon the Presidential campaign with commendable zeal and enthusiasm. mouse und Ready clubs have been formed in all di- rections, and the work of us and effective orga- nisation goes bravely on. ‘e believe that no human agenoy, short of some gigantic and monstrous scheme of fraud, like that perpetrated in the Parish of Plaque. mine, four years , can defeat Taylor and Fillmore in Louisiana ; and against any repetition of the gamo of 184, tl igs are fully protected. experiment will hardly be tried in ; but should it be, the means to detect and defeat it are at hand.” In addition to the above, we may state that Jacob Barker. , of New Orleans, who is now in this city, informs at Gem. Taylor will carry Louisiana by one thousand majority. Marine Affairs. The Steamsnir Unitey Starrs made the ran hence to Southampton, according to the accounts in the English pepers,in twelvo days and nine hours. She has be- come so popular, with all classes, by her great epeed and excellent sea-going qualities, that most of our citizens, and the travelling public, feel the deepest interest in her movements. To gratify their desires, and to conform to a fixed rule, we will give anything that comes to us having reference to the noble ship. The following lotter was rent to Capt. Hackstaff, by bis passengers, on his arrival at Southampton :— Srrausnir Uniten States, ) August 18, 1848, '§ Cartas Wa. G. Hacrsrarr: Dear Sir—Before leaving you, at the termination of eee which has been in all respects exceeding): agreeable, we desire to tender our Fanited thanks for your kind attention and centiemanly deportment, and to express our admiration of the perfect working of the engines, and the admirable quafities of the ndid steamer which it is your high privilege to comma We sincerely hope that the United States may be quite as successful as any of her competitors, and that you may always bave pleasant . (Signed by the passengers.) Sure Wittiam Hexay Hanneen, of 850 tons burthon, will be hed to-morrow eveni at 6 o'clock, from the yard of Mosers, Perrine, Patterson & Stack, Wil- liomeburg, near Grand street ferry. Vacntine.—A splendid yacht, belonging to Captain David Van Name, of Staten Island, was launched at Bergen Point, yesterday, by Ferry Smith, TELRGRAPEIC INTELLIGENCE, RAN The Free Soil State Convention in Mlassa~ chusetts. Boston, Sept. 7, 1848: The Free Soil Convention re-assembled this morning at 9 o’clock, Charles Sumner reported a series of resolutions, and an address to the people of Massachusetts, which were adopted. The Committee on Nomumations, reported as candidates for State officers, the following named gentlemen, which were adopted unanimously :— For Gevernor—Stephen C. Phillips, of Salem. For Lieut. Governor—Jobn Mills, of Spring- field. Candidates for Van Buren electors were report- ed and adopted. The electors at large are, Samuel Hoar, of Con- cord, and Wm. Jackson, of Newtown. The district electors are, Joseph Willard, John B. Alley, J. G. Whittier, Matthew Brooks, A. De Witt, James Fowler, Thomas Robinson, Benj. V. French, P. Leach, and Isaac C. Taber. Addresses were made by Charles Sumner, Charles Allen, Joshua Leavitt, John C. Park, and others. The address which was adopted, reflects se- verely upon Mr. Webster’s course and opinions. A song was sung, and the Convention adjourned. Distressing Affair, &. Wasuinaton, Sept. 7—9 P. M. A very distressing accident happened this even- ing, at Alexandria, Va. A lady named Patterson undertook to chastise her little son, but unfortu- nately struck him the first blow upon the temple, when he instantly fell dead. The nother has be- come entirely deranged. The health of the Hon. Mr. Stephens, who was stabbed in a rencontre with Mr. Kone, at Atalan- ta, Geo., is reported to be better, and his recovery 1s probable. Vermont Election. Boston, Sept. 7, 1848—9 A. M. Addison county, 3 towns; Rutland, 2 towns; Washington, 1 town; Windsor, 11 towns; Orange, 7 towns—total, 24 towns—give the following result for Governor, viz: 1848, 1847. na RC OR ee +8,725 3.772- Democrati 1860 Free Soil. +2,204 Abo., Whig loss, in 24 towns. Democratio los Free soil gain THE LEGISLATURE. Representatives—As far as heard from give 9 whig gain ; 2 democratic gain ; 5 free soil gain— nett whig gain, 2 members. The vote oi the State last year for Governor, was as follows, viz whi +22,933 Dene . Rrytts Abolitio: + 7168 Legislature—Senate, 21 whigs, 9 democrats. House—small whig majority over democratic and abolition. [From the Brattleboro’ Phoenix Extra, Sept. 6,] In Windham county, 18 towns show an increase whig majority of 131 on the vote for Governor, vi Coolige (whig.). Shatter (free soil, Dillingham (dem. Same towns 'y. erdict upen patent free soil Van Bureniam. After persevering and desperate efforts, worthy of a better cause, the pie- bald 'y of Van Burenites have met with a signal overthrow in this meee In 20 towns heard from there were, last year, 12 whigs, 1 abolitionist, and 5 democrats. ‘This year, 17 whigs, 3 Van Buren, and no democrats. Showing a whig gain over all, on representatives, of 8. Thore are 23 towns inthe county. They stood, last year, 12 whigs, 7 democrats, 1 abolitionist, and 3 towns unrepresented. They also gave a whig majority on the popular vote of 219. {From the Boston (whig) Atlas, Sept. 7.) ‘We received, last night, returns from a number of counties in Vermont, and with the exception of the strong whig county of Windsor, we have done nobly. There the locofocos, of all shades, amalgamated inthe hope of electing one of their friends to Congress, in Judge Collamer’s old district. They have not accom- plished their purpose. Hon. William Henry is unquestionably elected to Congress again in the Ist district. There is, probably, no choice in the 24, (Judge Collamer’s :) but the wale will be eventually elected over all the combinatio1 locofocoism. From the other districts we have o1 few returns. They look well. As for the Senate, we have carried all the counties we did last year, and we have no doubt but what we have carried the three Senators in Orange county, which will be a gain. The House of Representatives will be largely whig. ‘We have already heard of the election of 43 whige to 18 locof fall sorts. In the same towns last year the rae majority was 10. Now it is 25, being a net gain of 16. RECAPITULATION OF REPRESENTATIVES, — 8 —— —— 154 J i g 3 zeiskhs € $a 6726 © 89 4 Ww 2 3 1 il 1 1 Z 92.2 cboO i gy cde Oa 6 0 i 0 5 1 1 0 1 1 0 8 o 2 0 a — o 0 0 3 1 0 0 EP pel oo he gery 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 o Bio oe ode Bente he CR AST ae See TOG kate in these towns over all opposition. 5 Whig net gain.. eye ard The Lightning Law Case. ’ Franxrort, Ky., Sept. 7. The telegraph law-suit will probably come toa close on Friday next. The proceedings were sus- pended during the ceremonies of the inauguration of Gov. Crittenden. Mr. Gholson, of Cincinnati one of O’Reilly’s counsel, has acquitted himself with great credit—indeed, the counsel on both sides are all able men. Judge Pirtle, of Louis- ville, concluded the defence of Mr. O'Reilly, and Mr. Loughborough, also of Louisville, 1s making the concluding speech for Kendall, Morse & Co. Markets. Burrazo, Sept, 7.—Receipts within the past 24 hours -flour, 2,000 bbls; wheat, 8,000 bushels. There was no change in flour. We continue to quote Ohio wheat at 104¢ ; Chicago was nominal. Corn—Sales of 5,000 bushels were made at 52c. Whiskey was firm. There ‘was also a better feeling in pork. Axuany, Sept. 7.—Receipts within the past twenty- four hours by canal—fiour, 9,700 bbls; oats, 8,700 bushels, Sales of 2,500 bbls. of flour were made at $5 87}4a $6. Corn—Sales of 2,500 bushels were madey round yellow at 74c. Oats—Sales 4,000 bushels wero made at 54}c. Whiskey—Sales of 330 bbls. were made at 250 @ 260, Tne Yettow Fever—Meanyess.—The Syra- cuse Star takes advantage of the existence of yellow fever at quarantine, to caution country mer- chants against coming to New York to make their usual fall purchases. After pointing out a num- ber cf dealers in that city, of whom purchases can be made on good terms, it says:— At any of the above houses we think our country friends will do as well as they can possibly do in New York. But by means avoid New York uatil the abatement of the awful contagion now spreading its pestilential breath in its vicinity. This is really contemptible. If the Star does not know, it ought to know, that the city of New York never was more healthy than it is at present: The yellow fever, to be sure, prevails to a slight extent on Staten Island; but the city is perfectly free from it, and it cannot possibly reach Us, 80 per~ fect and judicious are the arrangements that have been taken to prevent it. Merchants from the country can, as usual, come here, without incurring the slightest risk of the fever. ‘The city was never healthier. ‘Tre Unwerrren History or tur Mexican War—Mor.ino vet. Rey.—In another part of to- day’s paper will be found a document givi ig a de~ tailed account of the celebrated battle of Molino del Rey, in which three thousand American troops. captured that place, dislodged twelve thousand of the enemy, took the artillery of the foe, and up. wards of eight hundred prisoners. The object of this document is to set the public mind nght on the subject; to vindicate General Worth in his connection with it; and to prove that that sm- guinary struggle was not without umportant reaults, '