The New York Herald Newspaper, September 9, 1848, Page 2

‘doun Js of law and justice, to get up 4 prosecution, and wwear for a conviction, eo 2s to obtain the expected promotion. ‘The sale of Gavan Duffy's chattels has been pro- eeediug for the last few days. The attendance each day is very numerous, and the full cost of every article has been obtained. Much competition prevailed for several of the articles put up. The proceeds of the auction are to be paid to his creditors, and the re- mainder for the support of his wife and children. Mr. Duffy's health, I mnderstand, is daily retrograding, and further confinement will, undoubtedly, abridge the pe- riod of his existence Mrs. Smith O’Brien attends daily at her husband’ Prison. She has taken Rose Cottage. in the vicinity of Kilmainham, and provides bis meals. Mr. Meagher occupies the same apartment as Mr. O'Brien. France. LL’ Union says that another journal, La Bouche de Fer, which had succeeded Le Lampion, had been seized. The report which M. Gowan has presented to the National Assembly, in the name of the Fi- nance Committee, relative to the expenses incurred by the Provisional Government, recommends that a commission shall be appointed, charged to ex- amine into the matter, and with power to call for, al] documents bearing on the question, and demand all such information as it may deem necessary. The Committee of Legislation, on Thursday, heard the report of its sub-committee on the propo- sition of M. Penen, tending to abrogate the law of 1835, establishing majoratcs to the second degree, and declaring them free in the hands of the present holders. The further examination of the subject was deferred. The Legislative Committee also considered the demand of Louis Blane, to prevent documents con" nected with the bill of indictment from being published before his tnal. A sub-committee was appointed to prepare a series of enactments on the subject, the anterior laws on the subject being, it appeared, te the committee, abrogated by the provisional government. The Pope’s nuncio had an audience with Gen. Cavaignac on Thursday, and presented his letters of credence. The medica! attendants of General Bedeau have pronounced his life out of danger. Among the candidates for vacant seats in the National Assembly, for the department of the Se‘ne, are the following:—-M. M. Gowan, Achille Fould, Emile de Girardin, Edmond Adam, Secre- tary General of the Prefecture; House, editor of La Vratre Republique, and Raspail, now a prisoner in Vincennes. On the Thursday’s sitting of the Assembly, va- nous measures of postal reform were adopted, The rate of postage is fixed at twenty centimes (two pence) on all letters not exceeding in weight 7: grammesf ; forty centimes on all letters exceed- ing 74, but not exceeding 15 grammes, and one franc on all letters and parcels exceeding 15, but not exceeding 100 grammes. Beyond the weight of 100 grammes no parcel will be carried by the post office. Stamps are to be used as in England, and the measure 1s to come into force on the Ist of January, 1849. The measure has met with general approval, though some of the I’rench journals think the rate too high. A bill to authorise the city of Paris to contract a loan of 25,000,000f. has been adopted, without discussion. M. Baune apphed, on Thursday, to the National Aseembly, for authorisation to prosecute M. Lurck, for his evidence. A decree appeared on Friday might, (25th,) sup- pressing the Gazette de France. It states, that considering this journal contains incessant attacks against the republic, and excitations tending to destroy this form of government, in order to put in its place the monarchical form; considering that these attacks, and these excitations are of the nature, under present circumstances, to turn citizens one against another, and thus to yaise civil war in Pans and in the departments; decrees that from this day the Gazette de France is, and remains, suspended. The Gazette de France was the oldest of all the journals, edited by the Abbé de Genoud, a fiery radical. The' Presse records a meeting of journalists, held { on Thursday, when a protest was unanimously | agreed on, and received sixty signatures. | The Opnion Publique, of Friday, says, that Paris has been two months in a state of siege. A | million of cartridges have been distributed to the National Guard. On Thursday, several carriages» with shells and howitzers, passed along the quays? going towards the Ecole Militaire. Wight ammur nition wagons, heavily laden, proceeded from Vin. cennes to the same destination. At Vincennes, one hundred field pieces are in the court yard ready to be put to use. There are four in the Hotel de Viller forty in the temple, four in the court of the Tuile_ ries, eight in the Luxemberg, feur at the Palais @’ Orscy, sixteen in the court and garden of the Na- | tional Assembly, and a whole park in the Ecole | Militaire, Champsde Mars. Mount Valarian, and several other forts have cannon of siege planted on advanced rapidly im the district Varez. Gari Boldiis in the valley of Gona, and approached the frontiers of Ticino; the greater part of the Italians held La Stelvio; had entered the valley of Munster, where they deposed their arms. The number of Italian soldiers who have taken refuge im the canton of the Grison, exceeds 5,000. The Tuscan ministry 1s formed as follows:—Mino Capponi, President; Giorgini, Foreign Aftairs; Samminiatelti, Inte- nor; Magge1, Justice; Piovacarn, Finance; Mar- gucchi, Public Instruction; Capei, Worship; Bel- homini, War. The new Sardinian ministry have protested against the armistice entered nto with Austria. The new ministry accepts the armistice as a military contract, but not as the base of peace ; it accepts the mediation of England and France, and, at the same time, makes preparations for the na- tional defence. Letters from Rome, under date of the 15th, whice reached London this morning, state that the city was tranquil, notwithstanding the en- deavor on the pait of the reyolutionists to disturb the peace. On the 18th two bat- talions of the Civic Guard, who volunteered to march to the assistance of their brothers in Bologna repaired to the square of the Quirinal, to receive the Pope’s benediction. Pope Pius the Ninth addressed them, but his agitation was such that his words could not be heard. When he bestowed onthem his benediction, however, he distinctly said :— “ Peace be with you.” ‘Towhich the military and people responded :— ** Courage, Holy Father.” The Pope having been attacked, now openly spoke of war, but his only reliance was on French intervention, which he earnestly demanded from M. Bois le Sainte, during the two days that envoy remained in Rome. The new ministry have just published the protest, from which we make the following extracts :— “Under the grave circumstances 1n which the country is now placed, it is not a trifling task to enter on the direetion of {the govern- ment. It is not, therefore, surprising that the composition of the present ministry has been at- tended with some difficulty. If now, however, it presents itself with confidence to the country, strong in the proofs it has given of sincere love to the country on the part of 1ts members, and in the conviction that no one can exceed it in devoted- ness toithe Italian cause, the ministry which has just retired has seen the accomplishment of its last misfortune. It has not been discouraged, and it has made an appeal to the energies of the country. The one that succeeds it will imitate its example, and make, if possible, still greater eflortsto re-compose the army, and to arm the people. The armistice which has been conclu- ded must be respected as a military fact, but it cannot be accepted asa political compromise which destroys the fatts accomplis, and serves as the basis of ulterior negotiation; but two great triendly nations, who claim respect for nationali- ties, and second the development of the liberty of the people, having offered their mgdiation to put an end toa war which became a European one, and to secure an honorable peace, the munistry hails, with gratitude, the friendly and disinterested co- operation of the two mediating powers. It i$ proper that the two powers, fully appreciating the actual situation of Italy, and the causes which have Jed to the war, will know how to arrive at dura- ble and honorable arrangements,which may be ac- ceptable, and which will avoid the less necessity of a war, which, from the order and generosity of the nation, and the generous support of our power- ful neighbors, cannot be of doubtful result.” Holland. The Amsterdam Bourse was less active, and little business doing ; but prices, of the leading securities, were not altered. Wheat was 1n less active demand, at St. Petersburg, on the 16th. Hemp and tallew were without alterations. Antwerp advices do not report any improvement in trade, but quote Exchange on London, at 25 32: Russia. Dates from Vienna to-day, states that the cholera was spreading with fearful rapidity. The Russian revolution is contradicted. The Chartist Districts. Manxcurster, Saturday, August 26—2 P. M. The local authorities are now pretty easy in their minds that they have completely effected,the entire suppression of chartism ; nevertheless, the police are on the guard, andare as active as ever,and watching the movements of the body. From alll can gzther, they are chap-fallen by the energetic and prompt manner in,which they were arrested,and expect nothing else but a conviction against all those who are indicted. Private meetings of the body are still held, but I be- lieve it is enly for the purpose of devising means to enable those inilicted tomake a proper defence. Itis reported that the police have still a number of war- rants on hand unexecuted. There ia not the least apprehension ef riot by any one in the city. Botox, August 26,1848 ‘The chartists here continue to meet notwithstand- ing the blow which the government has struck at the their ramparts The Messager of iiday, alluding to the suppres- | sion of the journal, says, other measures are an- | nounced for to-morraw. | The municipal elections in the departments, | hich have just concluded, highly sat- isfactory to the cause of order. ‘The candidates | of the Red Republicans have been e defeated, and men who advocate an hones lic have been elected by large majorities. The Presse attacks England warmly on the sub- | ject of the cession of Cayr Nicobai to tie crown of Great Britain, an account of which came by the last India mail. This journal, which passes for the organ of the Russian government, strongly countensnces the story of a revolutionary movement at St. Peters- burgh. A report is current, that a proposition has been made to the Council of Ministers, to apply to the Assembly for a levy of 250,000 men, but it was not generally credited. Panis, Pripay Morning.—M.Bechard, a deputy» has published a new programme ot the constitution’ which has been adopted by the committee, in which the Droit du Travail is omitted, and other disputed points modified. M. Caussidiere has | written to the Consditutionnel a note on the sub- ject of anarticle which appeared in that paper on Thursday, relative to « defence which it was said he had got written outfor him, and which he was to deliver in the Assembly on Friday. The note is mild m tone, but condemnatory of the police | system acted upon by newspapers, in prying into the afiairs of others Havre letters, of a late date, mention that a freat change had taken place in the cotton market there. The demand had fallen off suddenly, but Prices remained pretty steady, owing to the mills | being in full work. ‘The reduction of the postage on all inland letters | to two-pence, in France, which was passed by the National Assembly, on Thursday, (the 24th,) by a | vote of the House, ishailed with the greatest satis- faction by all parties threughout the country. A correspondent writing under date of Friday night, (25th,) states thut the city was never more tranquil. Some fears are expressed, that the pro- ceedings in the National Assembly, on Friday, relative to the Committee ot Inquiry, might lead to some disturbance. The government are, however, prepared for any movement which ay be made by the opponents of peace and order. The question, Henry V. or the republic, is, m fact, the order of the day ; but that it will term nate without bloodshed, no man in his senses be- Jieves ; but whether the union of the latter with the legitimists wil! turn the scale in the conflict, se another matter. In either case the advent of the Red Republic is app ded ltisly The Gazette of Tino, of the 21st, states thay the Aurtnans bad received seinforcements, and body in other localities ; the inhabitants are, however, | not the least apprehensive of any outbreak ; the po- lice are vigilant, and from what we can collect, intend to make a haul cf the chief spouters; at the same time the chartists manifest great caution in their ef- forts to elude the police The authorities, we are convinced, know all,andcan point out the names of every one of the clubbists. Brapronn, August 26, 1848, We are now pretty quiet since the arrest of the lead- ing chartists, which took place during the course of the present week. It isteported that on the trials of the parties arrested, a conspiracy to do deeds of violence and bloodshed to an unexpected extent, will be brought forward, and, as usual, epies or informers will do the deed. Ten of the ers of the chartist body are now within the grasp of the law fer treasonable conspizacy. ‘The police, at night, perambulate the streets, armed with cutlasces. Manenesten, August 26, 1848, Goovs sno Yarns Manxnts,—The continuance of un- favorable weather exercises a very injuriow influence on this market, Very little business is doing, and to- day holders of goos, to realize, must accept rather lower prices. Very few transactions in goods fer India are going on, manufacturers and merchants regarding the last as very unfavorable, In yarns, a somewhat firmer feciing prevailed, and yesterday and to-day se- veral large orders were given out, which had been held in abeyance. The home trade remains nearly the same us last reported; but should the weather take up, a more active demand would prevail. Maxenestrn, August 26, 1858, Cony Manxer.—At this day’s market there was a full attendance of buyers, The market was by no moans active; nevertheless, there is a steady sale for | wheat, at am advance of dd. to 6d. per bushel, on the day week. Flour has advanced 2s, to 3s, per sack and barrel. We quote Canadian and Ameri- can, 33s. to 358.; sour do., 29s. to 3. Beans and malt are 1s. per quarter higher—an advance of 2s. per quar- ter has been paid, The plentiful supply of potatoes reduces the demand for Indian corn, which now selis at G68 to O8s. per quarter; heated and inferior to d4s rates of 1 Markets, Loxpow Moxey Maxsr, Aug. 26. The market for English securities has not been so good, owing chiefly to the state of the weather. The opening price of console, for account, was 86, they then fell to 857, rose to $6, and finally closed at 86!;. For money, the opening price was 86),, subsequently they declined to 857;, but afterwards rallied, and closed at £6" The new three and a quarter per cent stocks were dull at 869¢ to 867), and leit off at the latter figure, Exchequer bills were worth 908, 238. pre mium, The share market bas not been active, but prices in general were well supported Latest American Shipping, by Klectrie Tete~ graph. Arrived, Seth Sprague, from NOrlesne, At Serena) At Down AG Lidi, from New Orleapa A MJow _M The rances, Taylor, dm oweprit, had been in Quetee, ‘Tue’ former ves 1 and ent 4 Sresmsnir Saran Sanvs, Capt. Thompson, eail- ed ycrterday morning for Liverpoot, NEW YORK HERALD. AE BAILY HERALD— copy—87 25 per annum. fered at 8 celock, 4. M. Ag BVENING EDIT! WEEKLY Meal Wen on the American annum, Bverg steam annum, to the posta; Kearoun'e inthe French dnd lish sereptwons, LE: yy tube , the: VuL! “ARY QuRRBerONDaee At Fa ¢ ret Ca Fah ti latretmeetons VT'S (renewed every morning, and to be pub aha in the Sad erorioe, ) at reasonable prices; to be written ba 5 EVENING # or with adver- deducted from lain, legible manners the propricior "esecuted beautifully and with de- Tie Gtnce, sovner’ of Patton and TS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE. Machern——-Si0x0Ra Ciocos—-Brow 7. )WERY THEATRE, Bowery.—l’sr or THe Perricoars— Tom CRinoie—Baian BoRomME. THEATRE. Brosdway— Meramons—-Dan- OT AY cheater ane Mone, Wisuore—le ix Jaa: TIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Street—A Kuss mw re Dang averenins ANp Misxxizs oy New Yorx—Tua Lrr- tie Nun. NIBLO’S, ASTOR PLACE—It Bansizre vt Sivicura, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers Street—Donser arp Son—Oxp Honesty. ©ASTLE GARDEN—Musioat Ext gRTAINMENTS, BOCIRTY LIBRARY—Camranis’s Mivernuzs, MINERVA ROOMS—Tarion’s Cawrarons, PANORAMA HALL—Baxvann’s Pavonamas, pMELODEON—Macie Mvericim arp Vinorra Sammna BROOKLYN—Moravian Mmvetrets’ Concert. New York, Saturday, Scptember 9, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald. Beptember § Friday... .ssseserssscesseseeseee 255908 eoples of the Morning Edition of the Herald com- sd ery wt mn ree aaa ol 3 minut ‘clock, and finished at 10 minutes The, Euond at 20 minutes after'$ o'clook, and tes oft Gelosk before 2 0 Gnished at 25 ‘The Foreign News. We give, in our columns to-day, the news brought by the Hibernia, in telegraphic detail. All that we publish came over the wires from Boston. A great deal of it, also, was telegraphed in England. Our readers, after reading it care- fully over, while drinking their coffee, can reflect on the immense cost of the same. It is the longest telegraphic despatch of the kind ever published. ‘The Presidential Hlection, and the New Ele- ment in the Contest. The present 1s, no doubt, one of the most amus- ing and interesting contests for the Presidency that has ever taken place in this country. The prospects and calculations are as changeable and evanescent as the “little joker” among the gam- blers. ‘‘Now you see it—now you don’t see it.” Just as we were receiving the first returns from the recent election in Vermont, and were about calculating the weight and importance of the free soil movement in the coming struggle in Novem- ber, up starts the spectre of Henry Clay, surround- ed with the remains ot four or five thousand parti- zans, singing, speaking, bellowing, hurraing, and reminding us of one of those scenes in Vauxhall of years past, when it was the rallying ground of every rowdy party or curious exhibition. The meeting of the old whigs at Vauxhall Garden, no- minating Mr. Clay for the Presidency, and repu- diating Genera] Taylor, throws a new element into the election, which may have some import- ance ; but, as yet, it 1s difficult to tell how much. | According to the curious disclosures made by Willis Hall and other speakers on that occasion, it seems that this meejing for the nomination of Mr. Clay and the repudiation of General Taylor, has been deliberated on at Albany, Richmond, New York, and, perhaps, elsewhere, for several months past. The old leaders and friends of Mr. Clay, in this State, held a caucus or private assem- bly mn Albany, some weeks since, as stated by Willis Hall, and agreed to come forth under their own colors, and make the movement which they disclosures in connection with the recent similar movement attempted by, Thurlow Weed & Co., in Albany,to repudiate the nomination of Gen. Taylor, it seems certain that there has been a conspiracy among certain leaders ofthe whig party in this State» in connection with others,prebably in New England and Virginia, for the purpose of bringing up Mr, Clay, by hook or by crook, to give him some elec- toral votes, s0 as to defeat the popular election of General Taylor, and to throw the Presidency into the House of Representatives. Albany to get up a meeting by Thurlow Weed, the issuing of notices for that purpose, and the re- ceipt, by telegraph from this city, of the contents now all better understood by the public. There Thurlow Weed, Horace Greeley, and various other | leading whig politicians in this city, and else- where, some of whom have been professing friendehip to the cause of General Taylor, have becn concocting the revival of Mr. Clay’s fortunes, which it has assumed. Such being the state of facts in connection with this movement of the revival of Mr. Clay, as de- clared by the parties themselves, and as rationally conjectured by the complexion of the whole affair, we may expect to see attempts to get up similar movements [throughout this State, for the purpose of having an influence in the whig State convention, which will meet in Utica next week, calculated, if possible, to induce that body to repu- diate General Taylor, and substitute Mr. Clay in his place. The efforts of Thurlow Weed, and other unreliable men, hitherto professing to be in favor of General ‘Taylor, united with those who are out-and-out in favor of Mr. Clay, like Mr. Hall, may be able to accom- pligh something in the approaching convention that may look like disorganization among the friends of General Taylor. If. they should, by any system of action, produce a division in that convention, and bring about a re-nomina- tion of Mr. Clay, by only p:rt of the members, a similar attempt will be made in the New England es, in Virginia, and elsewhere, to get up and en- courage the Clay movement, in order to carry the election of the President into the House of Repre- eentatives. Such is the new element—such the new move- ment which is attempted to be brought into the Presidential canvass, by those politicians, headed by Thurlow Weed, Horace Greeley, Willis Hall, Dudley Selden, and others, What will be the amount of its influence 7 How will it aflect Gene. ral Taylor, or Mr. Clay, or Mr. Van Buren, in November next? It 18 difficult, at this early stage of the new agi- tation, to calculate its exact weight or preponder- ance, such matters, because it is difficult to make any rational calculations on the sagacity, wisdom, promptitude, energy, or honesty of the whig poli- ticians, or whig journalists, in the present crisis of aflairs. When we see papers like the Mirror and Express, of New York, professing to be thoroughly for General Taylor, so utterly ignorant and foolish as to call one of General Taylor’s best letters a forgery, it is impossible to make any calculations on a class of politicians 80 utterly void of common sagacity or common sense, The truth is, the democratic party have been #0 completely disorganized, a4 indicated by the recent retarns from Vermont, by the movements of Mr. Van Buren, that the frends have just done in Vauxhall Garden. Taking these | of a letter of General Taylor's, to Charleston, are | ‘ 4 | public. If such conduct in any captain or pro- can be no doubt that Willis Hall, Dudley Selden, | and his nomination for the Presidency, in theshape | It is quite a task to make calculations on | The attempt at | of Mr. Clay, and probably Mr. Clay himself, are jealous of his acquiring so mueh glory, and want to see how much disorganization and confusion they can create in the ranks of the whig party, hitherto supposed to be faverable to General Taylor. The recent staie of political affairs, therefore, presents a complete disorganization, disruption and scattering of both the old parties. We have now four distinct candidates in the field. The de- mocratic party is cut up between General Cass and Mr. Van Buren, and a portion of the whigs are at- tempting to repud:ate General Taylor and revive Mr. Clay. Yet in spite of this state of affairs, we think there is strong foundation for beleving, nm the midst of the present canvass, that Gen. Taylor will be able to maintain his present ground; and that if the great mass of the independent people of | the country, and the independent jeurnalists, who have been the principal agents in bringing him forth—the noble oldman of Buena Vista—if they should come up to the scratch now, it is probable that in spite of the odds against him, he may yet come out of the contest as great a victor, and with as much success, as he exhibited on the field of Buena Vista, against the enemies of his country.— The old whig leaders who support Mr. Clay, have become jealous of Mr. Van Buren’s progress under the free soil movement. They accordingly have taken the field to save the remnants of their party, for future operation, and to keep the power which they formerly wielded. We doubt, however, whether the Clay movement is calculated to injure General Taylor so much as it will Mr. Van Buren. All those among the whigs so fanatical as to come out for Mr. Clay, at this late day, would most hkely have gone for Mr. Van Buren, at the election in November next. It is yet probable, therefore, and rational to be- lieve, that with four parties in the field, each having its own candidate, General Taylor, in many of the contested States, will at least havea plu- rality over the other candidates, and even a majo- rity in many places. If the free soil movement be vigorously carried on in Pennsylvania, we fully be- lieve that Gen. Taylor will carry that State, and, with other chances in his favor, he stands yet in a better position than he has for the last few months, in spite of the new movement in favor of Mr. Clay. This is the aspect of affairs at this mo- ment; but it may change before next Monday. Sreamnoat Comretrvion—Irs Goop anp Bap Consrquences.—Competition in this species of bu- siness is useful to society, and deserves encour” agement and public support to a certain extent.— When, however, it is carried beyond reasonable limits in certain branches, it may be ‘injurious to life and limb, as well as property. ‘The competi- tion among the steamboats on our rivers, and else_ where, has been productive of great fortunes, much enterprise, and also of some disasters to human life. Yesterday morning, as the Arrow, a steamboat which runs between Nyack and New York, touch- ing at Hastings, Yonkers, and other places on the river, was lying at the wharf at Yonkers, she was run into by the steamboat Armenia, a competitor on the game route, in a manner which, we under- stand, was both wanton and careless to an extreme degree. Itseems that the Arrow, owned and com- manded by a very queit and respectablezinhabitant of Nyack, has been for many years on the route between New York and several cf the intermediate towns to Sing Sing, on thefNorth River. During this period she has been extremely useful to all travellers and visiters within reach of the points she touched at; but it appears that a short time ago the Armenia, a new boat, and a little quicker in her movements, was put on the same route, for the purpose, as was generally understood, of driv- ing off the Arrow, by reducing the price and adopt- ing other modes of competition. It 1s said thatthe Armenia, in the early part of the season, ran in op- position tosome of the old beats on the Hudson river, and received bonus of several thousand dollars for the purpose of abandoning that piece of compe- tition, and putting herself on another route. The one between New York and Sing Sing was se- lected. During the last few months, these two boats, the Arrow and the Armenia, the old boat and its new competitor, have been running against each other—the one fora shilling, and the othe™ for sixpence. As far as fairness in competition is observed, there 1s no wrong init, or any boat en- deavoring to rival another; but when human pas- sions become excited, and boats driven to a point of mischief, it then becomes a serious matter to the public at large; and the moment when a collision takes place, the subject should be taken up, and an unbiassed opinion passed on the trans- action. We have the best reason for believing that the collision which took place between the Arrow and Armenia at Yonkers, yesterday morning, was a wanton, unprovoked, and atrocious attempt, on the | part of the managers of the Armenia, in every aspectin which itcan be viewed. If there be any law on the subject, we trust the proprietors of the A:tow will bring an action against the Armenia, and lay the whole facts of the case betore the rietor of a steamboat be encouraged by the pub- tc, or overlooked by the travelling community, the next thing we shall hear of, will be a more serious collision, or some fatal explosion, putting in jeopardy the lives and limbs of those who trust themselves in such vessels. In the case in ques- tion, the outrage was no doubt perpetrated by the Armenia on the Arrow. Morr Troors rrom Mexico.—Our news steam- er, News Boy, boarded last night, at 8 o’clock, 18 | miles south of Sandy Hook, the ship Towa, from Vera Cruz, having left that port on the Ist of Au- gust. She had on board a detachment of the First Regiment of the U.S, Artillery, consisting of 246 men, and Capt. Geo. Newman; Ist Lieut. John M Brennan, 2d do. Lewis O. Morris, A. A. C. F. Thos. ant Surgeon; W. 8. King, 8. F. Chafli well. Capt. Whendan, of the Towa. died on the passage, on the 26th of August, of inflammation of the bowels. Mason Gruiesriz.—A recent letter from St. Louis, "published in the Herald, charges Major Gillespie, late of the U.S. forces, operating in Califorma, with having been guilty of certain die- honorable speculations in mules, &c. Major Gil- lespic authorizes us to deny said accusations, and challenges an investigation of the vouchers on file in the War Department. As a standing rule of his office we would admonish our correspondents to be cautious of any allegation against the charac- ter of any individual which cannot be sustained by proof. Axoriier Consvr.—The President of the United States has recognised Manuel Ravena, Consul ot Sardinia, for the port of Galveston. Deatus in New Onveans.—The number of deaths for the week ending last Saturday, was 231, of which 6 weie of yellow fever. Notwith- standing this large mortality, the Board of Health has declared that the fever bas not yet assumed an epidemic character.—N. O. Bee, Aug. 30. . Marine Affairs. Tux Packet Suir Constitution arrived yesterday, from Liverpool, with 535 steerage passengers, all of whom are in perfect bealth, She has not had one case of sickness on board during the whole passage, Lavxen or tHe Swe Winssam Henny Hanneox.— The new thip William Henry Harbeck, built by Meeers, Perrine, Patterson & Stack, will be launched this afternoon, st 6 o'clock, from their yard, near Grand street ferry, Williamsburg. Yellow Fever. Mayvon’s Orrice, Sept, 9, 1848. The special committee of the Board of Health have the pleasure of arsuring their fellow citizens, that the city continues exempt from malignant and_pestilon- tins diseares, and that it is far more healthy than usual at this reason of the year. ‘The discase prevailing to ® greater extent thai ny other, at this time, is dyrentery, and this to (he extent that it is found in many of the country towns of our State, The heaith officer, at Quarantine, reporte three new canes, Of & mes but no peathe ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatne.—The entertainments at this theatre commenced, last night, with Shakspeare’s tragedy of “Othello, the Moor of Venice;” and we have only to repeat our opinion of last evening, that the character of the noble Moor, in the hands of Mr. Hamblin, was ably sustained throughout the entire piece. His con” ception and reading evidenced the deepest study and knowledge of the author, and his portraiture of the contending passions of love and jealousy was beanti- fully represented, in emphatic language and appro- priate action. Mr, Hield’s lago was very good, as was Also the part of Cassio, by Walcot. The character of Derdemona, by Miss Rose Telbin, was an excellent rronation; in fact, every part allotted to this charm- ing actress is performed with great ability. ‘The farce of the “Eton Boy” concluded the entertainments: and here, again, Miss Rose Telbin acquitted herselt 80 much to the satisfaction of the audience, that she re- ceived the loudest applause, Chapman, as Dabster, sustained his great character for comic celebrity, and the part of Captain Popham, by Barrett, was eapitally sustained. Mr. G. H. Barrett is a great acquisition to the Park company. This evening, Shakspeare’s tra- gedy of “Macbeth” will be played, Mr. Hamblin taking the character of Macbeth, and Mrs, Winstan- ley that of Lady Macbeth, Those who love the legiti- mi ma should visit the Park this evening. Boweky Tnearre.—This house was very well at- tended last evening, and the various performances which were enacted, gave great satisfaction to those present. The piece played first was the drama of the “Adopted Child,” in which Mr. J. M. Scott took the part of Michael, the fisherman, and he played the honest old mariner most excellently; his protection of the rights of the adopted child, and the brave manner in ‘whieh he obtains the proofs of rightful inheri- tance, were much applauded by the audience, eapecisl- ly that scene where he frustrates the murderous plan against the poor orphan, by disarming the villain sent to destroy him, This drama is a most interesting one, and when £0 well played as it was last night, by Scott, Miss Denin, ‘Sortiay, and the otherz, is rendered doubly interesting. The first act of the oe of *Cin- derella,”’ was played after the drama, and Miss Taylor, as poor Cinderella, geined her usual meed of applause. Miss Taylor, as a singer of difficult music, such as that of the opera of Cinderella, is now quite eminent, and may, ere lent look forward to ranking as high as a vocalist as she does now as anactress. Stevens’ Pom- polino was very good; his buffo singing was capital. Stevens is good in everything that he undertakes, and iscertainly a most valuable member of the Bow company. The farce of “My Fellow Clerk,” in whic! Hall is sc funny as the gay, reckless Tactic, succeeded the operx, and “Brian Boroibme closed the evening's amusements. To-night, the comedy of “The Pet of the Petticoats,” which was so successfully played the other evening, the drama of “Tom Cringle’s Log,” and the spectacle of ‘Brian Boroibme,”’ will form the even- ieee bill, and a first rate one itis, too. Mrs. Walcot’s Poll, in the first piece, is a most amusing piece of act- ing, and the two other pieces are most interesting dram: Broapway Tueatre.—The overflowing success of ‘this classic theatre seems to know no abatement, and last night the crowd seemed to press with more earnest- ness to catch a glimpse of the unparalleled perform- ances, With regard to beauty of style, comfort, and convenience. This magnificent theatre stands in the foremost rank, in this or any other country. Again, last night, was the deeply interesting and thrilling tregedy of the “Gladiator” repeated, and received with redoubled bursts of appluuse. Mr. Forrest as Spartacus, in which character he is always successful, but last night seemed to act with more than ordinary energy. His first appearance, when he represents the noble Thracian in chalns, to be made subservient to the will of his Roman master, was peculiarly impres- sive. All the energy of that noble soul seemed gone, until Phasarius, (Dyott) who had been stolen from his home in youth, upon being brought into the scene to fight, recognizes him. and the cry for liberty was raised. ‘Then the fire again rushed to the vacant eye, and the Herculean powers of the noble actor shone forth most beautifully, and tothe laet, while writhing in the agony of death, fully sustained the character to life. Mr. Forrest is still the great centre of attraction, and always received with universal applause. Mr. Dyott, as Phasarius, was admirable, and seems to gain most wonderfully upon the admiration of the people with whom he is already fo popular. |The part of Julia was sustained by Miss Fanny Wallack in her usual admi- rable style, and M: .bbott that of Senora, the wife of Spartacus. ‘ally laughable farce of the “Eton Boy”? was repeated, in which Miss Isabel Dickinson sustained the characters of Fanny Carey and To. inimitable style. To-night Mr. Forrest appears in his inimitable character of Metamora. This is one of the most magnificent productions ever presented on the Mr. F. is the only man in the world whocan tain the leading character. To those who have not en it, we would say go by all means, as it is the last time it will be presented, and no one who has a love for the Grama should fail to see it. Nationa, Tueatre.—This house has been crowded to overflowing every night this week, and last even- ing it was filled in every nook and corner. The rea- sonof all this is, the great success of the new piece, the “ Mysteries and Miseries of New York,’ which pourtrays, in the mort natural manner, many of the true mysteries and miseries of this great city; and this pourtreyal is eo blended with amusing scenes, in which the gallant Mose, the true representative of the New York B’hoy, that the whole forms a most racy and interesting drama. Mr. Seymour's personation of 8: Mose’sj friend, is most admirable; his rough voice, speaking always in that peculiarly jerky style in which we hear the Sykeays of the street converse; his dre: ‘is walk, in fuct, the entire Vpeometeey is most admirably true to nature. In the scene ofthe Dutch ball, where he brings up his “gal” to Mose, with the question, “ Ain’t she purty, Mose,” the of laughter from the wudience showed how much his yery natural acting was appreciated. Mrs. McLean, as the unfortunate “ big Lize,”’ plays very well; but we think that im a piece of this nature, Lize’s part is ra- ther made too much of, and were it not for the excel- lent manner in which Mrs. MeL. pl it, it would be rather tedious. As itis, however, this new piece has proved very successful, and will, doubtless, have a very long run; and when it begins to flag, we see the managers have underlined another new local piece. The farces of “ A Kiss in the Dark,” and the “Little Nun,” and the “ Mysteries and Miseries,”’ will form this evening's bill. Though the house is crowded every cvening, yet, from the excellent arrange- ments of the box keepers, every one who comes is well accommodated, ‘These officers are allmen of civil and gentlemanly manners, who take a the best they can forthe accommodati of the theatre. Burton's Tueatnn.—Last night, Mr. Burton took his benefit at thie elegant place of amusement, and surely tuch a house was never seen before. Every reat and standing room was completely jammed, such was the anxiety of the pubiic to skow in what esti- mation they hold the talent of a man who is not only a sterling actor, but spares no pains nor expense in getting up superior pieces for the gratification of his numerous admirer. The first piece played was the “Capture of Captain Cuttle, and Bunsby’s Wedding.”’ The first scene opens with Mr. Rea as the “chicken” who wants to ‘ double up somebody, and Mr. Raymond, as Toots, both of whom are excellent. Mr. Burton, as usual, as Captain Cattle, brings down continued ap- [ete Msr. Vernon, as Mrs. MeStringer, and Mrs. Brougham, as Susan Nippor, were to tho life; and so thought the audiance, ifwe may judge from the con- tinued rhouts of approbation. The new farce written by the author of “Box & Box,’ called “Poor Pillicod- dy,” was produced last night for the first time; and an excellent plece it Mr. Burton, as John Peter Pilli- codéy,asudsnian end florist, who marries a young widow, whose first husband was said to have been drowned at rea; and the extreme fear exhibited by Mr. Pillicoddy, ‘supporing that he might “come up again,” was truly @ most spirited picce of acting; keeping the audience in one continual roar of laugh: ter from beginning to end. The piece altogether, from first to last.gwas playcd with great effect by allhands, Miss Chapman, as Sarah Blunt, was as inall she undertakes, perfection, and is becoming a eat faverite, 2nd deservedly so. Mrs. Broughsm, as irs. Pillicoddy, was remarkably good. ‘The evening’s entertainments concluded with the “Wandering M' strel,” in which Mr. Burton, as Jim Bags, was tl “star,” keeping up a continued laugh throughout the piece. At the termination of this piece, Mr. Burton was loudly called for, who, on coming forward, remark- edthat he was exceedingly — for the liberal patronage bestowed; and to insure a continuance of their favors, he intended to bring out many new pleces for their approval; and, on Monday night, an entire new piece would be produced, called ‘Milton's Maeque of Comus; which, we think no doubt, will draw crowd- ed houses. To-vight, Mr. Raymond takes his benefit, and to all we say, who have witnessed the droll Toots, and more particularly those who have not seen him ; Go to-night, and if you don’t get double your worth for the money, we are much mistaken, Although it is of “no conrequence” to us, yet we should like much to see afull house—for poor Toots, who may differ with us in opinion. Ni Aston PLace.—The second performance of Donizetti's “ L’Elesir d’Amore” went off last night.in the most creditabie manner; and Madame Laborde, 8 usual, won many laurels. Her pervonation of Amina is one of the most correct we have eyer sven; and throughout the whole opera she sang enchanting- ly, with a voice of transcendant loveliness, the most graceful style that cum be conceived, and the pure simplicity demanded by the music of the Italian maes- tro. Tho arch and playful way in which she delivered the gracieuse légende and the two duets of the ope the first with Nemorino, (M. Laborde.) the second Dulcamara (Signor Sanquirico)—gave much plea- rure and elicited much applause. ‘The ftalian mus it isclesr, is not asesied book to Madame Laborde, and she interprets it with the full conscloumness and sation of its worth. Execedingly well did $I nd rapturous were the plaudits pleasure in doing on of the patrons Ww ading of one of the mest enchant- ing sirs inthe whole range of music brought forth, ‘The remembrance ef Rubini, as Nemorino, in too vivid to give pl ¢ to any other personifier of the part; and nevertheless, M. Unborde gave to his rile the most effective bi ey and purity that could be found, after the great and faned enger of the Italian operas in Paris aud London, Hiv song of Una Fw tiva Lagris was given with the great feeling and incledious cents, As for Signor Beneventany, wo stick to our pi ceding notice, as well as for Sig. Sanquitico, Upon the whole, the * ir d’Arsore’’ wontfoll very well, To- night will be given the third performance of © fl Bar- biere di Sivigila,”’ for the benetit of S\cnora Lietti Rosei. We with her a ecor ded hous Banvann’s Pawon sos will he exhibited tw!ce to-day, vir, atSand 6 P.M. itinetiiteontinuing to attract as many visiters ar ever nod thoogh Banvard talks of moving it from New York, we don’t ree how be can ever awoy, ro popular ie his exhibition, Mr. Harrow, the cele! pianist: has just arrived in this country, and purposes giving a ‘series of his yocal and instrumental entertainments to the citizens of New York, gentlemen is favor- ably known in the musical circles of s, and the number and respectability of mendations which he bas with him is a guarantee that bis qualifications are of a ver jh order. The names. of Tamburini, F. and L Lablache, Grisi, Sir Henry Bishop, Baife, Cramer, and other celebrated names, are sufficient to gain for him a favorable reception. We were present last night at @ private entertainment given by him et Astor House, and we were extre well pleased, He is perfect master of the piano, a: has acquired a detionay of souals ands Tapi vant ole cution, which must elicit the admiration and ap) of all who hear him. He played several pieces from the great masters, and rang some comic songs, accom- mtor by the piano. The audience were greatly de- fightea, and could not repress the laughter which the strange and comic medley excited. Mr. Hatton’s en- tertainment is of a novel and peculiar description, and we believe nothing of the kind has been ever before attempted in this country. John Parry has won a great reputation in Loadon by this description of en- tertainment, and we have no hesitation in saying that Mr. Hatton will win, in a similar line in this country, not only @ reputation, but something more substan tial. We understand his first entertainment comes off next Tuesday in the Apollo Rooms, and we venture to predict, that on making his debut, he will find hi talents fully appreciated by a New York audience. Messtruns Levasseur & Mrantent,—Near the Broad way Theatre, there bas been built a very handsome place of amusement, as large as the Olympic, which will be soon thrown oven to the public, and un edly well patronized by ell the play goers and amateure of our city, It is rumored that this theatre will open. under the care of Meesieurs Levasseur & Miarteni, who will favor the public with a new kind of entertain- ment, yet unknown in ourcity. We reer es seen these artists in Europe, and our reecllection is yet fresh with the deep impression made upon us b; the wonderful talent of Mme. Levasseur, whose “ Anti- Mesmeric’’ experiments have won such a renown all over the old continent and in South America. M. and’ Mme. Levasseur will entertain the public with ex ments on chemistry, optics, astronomy, natural philo~ 80} by legerdemain. etc. We will soon be able to pub- eh e programme of the first performance of these. French artists. Femae Acapemy, Brooxkiyx.—Tar Moravian Sinao ens.—We congratulate our fellow neighbors and citi- zens, of Brooklyn, at the great treat in preparation, for theirentertainment this evening, at the Female Acade- wy. The Moravian Singers, composed ef artists, not only of acknowledged but peculiar merit—auch as has crowned siete formances In this city, i well sain the distin; ed circles in Europe—wi ive of their series this evening, which, we pledge ourselves, will contribute to the iefaction of a discerning com- The programme for this occasion is and diversified, such as has elicited—and justly, too approbatien of London, Paris and the prineipal citi of Europe. The selections are from the first modern musical celebrity ;and they are as representations, as they are distin; authorsbip. Tur Panorama ov Grnenat Tavion’s Campaicn 16 Mexico is visited by hundreds every sseming. Itisa most admirably correct painting, as all who have seen the elephant in Mexico declare on visiting the exhibi- ouee It will be shown twice to-day, viz. at 3 and Castix Ganprs.—The usual pleasant musical enter- tainment will be given here this evening. We safely recommend a visit to this delightful place.— Strangers in the city, especially, ought not to omit visiting it. Meropron.—The amusements at this house are va- ried and interesting every evening; the singing by the Virginia Serenaders, and the performance of Mr. Lesege of popular airs on common pieces of stone are most amusing. Those visiting the Melodeon may be gure of finding it a most orderly and well-regulated jouse, * Camrne..’s Minstrers —These inimitable dar- kies continue on their concerts with increasing success ; each evening they have most fushionable audiences to hear them, and each evening these audi- ences depart most heartily pleased with the elegant entertainment afforded them by these princes of E pianmingtreley. To-day, they will give two entertain- ments, viz, at 3 and 8 P. M. ‘of tin their ed. for their TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Vermont Election Returns. Boston, Sept. 8, 1848, WINDHAM COUNTY—22 towns, Coolige, (whig).... Dillingham, (dem.). - Shafter, (free soil)..... Shafter... Coolige..... Dillingham, Shafter. . BENNINGTON COUNT Didingham Shefter. Coolige. Dillinghi Shafter. Destructive Fire at South Boston. Bostox, Sept. 8, 1848. The Catholic Church, Rev. Mr. Fitzsimmon’s,. at South Boston, was burned last night. Valued at $75,000 ; insured in State street, for $43,000. Mass Meeting of k'vce Sotlers In Albany. Ausany, September 8, 1848. The people in favor of the iree soil movement, which is at present making considerable stir in our midst, held a meeting at the capitol this eve- ning, at which there were over three thousand at~ tendants, who gave utterance to the most un- bounded symptoms of delight and enthusiasm, at the progress of their doctrines. Jchn Van Buren spoke in his usual effective manrer on this, his favorite theme, and seemed to arouse in the minds of his followers, a determina- tion to do or die in the cause. Another Letter from General Taylor. New Orveans, Sept. 7, 1848. General Taylor has written a letter explanatory of his position, and alluding to the criticisms of detached parties. He-declares himself whig in principle, a no-party man, the people’s candidate ; nomunated by all parties, he consented to run for the Presidency, hoping 1t would cause the canvass to be continued with candor, if not kindly. He accepts the whig nomination with gratitude and pride. He refers to his previous letters, and par- ticularly to that addressed to Captain Allison, for his views on all important subjects. If elected, he says he will endeavor to cement the Union, and establish the happincss of his countrymen on ar enduring basis. Arrival of the David Mitchell, at Boston. Boston, Sept. 8—4 P, M. Amnved, the pilot boat David Mitchell, Captain James Mitchell, from New York, via. Stonmgton> and Tarpaulin Cove. All well. Markets Burraro, Sept. 8.—Receipts by canal within the past 24 hours:—Flour, C000 bbls.; wheat, 8000 bushels} corn, 3000 do, Tho foreign news hada favorable ef- fect on the flour market, and sales of 4000 barrels were made, including the various Western brands, at $5 18%. Wheat continues steady, with eales of 10,000 bushels Ohio, at $105 ‘The demand for corn is active and ‘the market frmer. Transactions teach 20,000 bushels, at 4c. In other articles there is not much movement. Avnany, Sept. 8.—Reeeipts by canal within the past 24 hours:—Flour, 8000 barrels; wheat, 71,000 bushels; Corn, 7,600 do, The libernia’s advices being favorable, flour was held at higher ratos ; the transactions, howe. ver, were limited, Rye continued steady, with sales of 2.800 bushels, on private terms, ‘The enquiry for sorn was good, anithe market tended upwards—eales of 10,000 bushels yellow at 76 2 760; of oats, some 15,000 bushels changed hands at S4a 350, Boston, Sept. 8.—The reception of the Hibernia’s news to-day had the effect to stiffen the price of flour S0e per bbl, but no large operations could be effected at (vat advance, Corn was also held higher with light rales, ‘The Crops. The Red River Republican of the 26% has the follow. i Ret storm we had last woek, which appears to have beon pretty goneral, has done great dean both to the sugar and cotton crops of this nnd the sue, rounding country. The excessive rains before snd since, have also contributed to injure them. and cotton have been blown down, and in some places so badly, that they will not recover, An immense deal of cotton has been lost by rust and rot, A planter told us, on Tuesday, that two weeks ago he contdenty expected to make three hundred bales, whereas, now he will be entised if he makes two hundred; and {rom all accounts, the same proportionate lose will be gene- Dr. Hall, of Kast Hartford, has left at our o} ples of two erops of pears, which grew on ong otis trees this tenton. ‘The tree blossomed the second time in June. The fruit of the first erop has matured, and is whout reven inches in circumference; the seond crop is #till growing. and the size {9 about two inchor in cireumferonce, it is the first time the tree hae berne, nnd there wero about w dozen poarn ofench bh @ flavor of the fruit ie very fine. —Jfi-tford