The New York Herald Newspaper, September 12, 1848, Page 2

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Harroy’s Musica Esrerrain- MEXT, New York, Tucaday, September 12, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald. ‘Gept. 11, Monday... 0... seeeee cee ceceeee eee 22176 copion tion of the Mi Edition of the lorning Herald com- at 15 minutes yast 3 o'clock, and finished at hefore 2 0 the seoond at 3 o'clock, and Snished at 20 minutespast 3 clolock, a Affairs in Italy. The political prospects of Italy begin to brighten. Venice, honor to its people and cause, repudiates both the armistice and the rule of Charles Albert; she has re-proclaimed her republic and her defiance of Austrian oppression. This noble resolve will embarrass the progress of mediation, but that must not stand in the way of a brave people, deter- mined to work out their political redemption. The spirit of the Lombards, rent as it is by a double and internal faction, bickering for supremacy, shows no present design of attempting a similar purpose. They await the greater, but no less de- lusive, aid of a diplomacy, combined of English craft and French necessity, which will eventually effectfor them a humiliating transfer from the fry- ing pan to the fire. The foretaste that the Piedmontese King ha® given them of the manner in which he fulfils mag- nificent promises—as exemplified in his late cam- paign and surrender of Milan—have already ope- rated to his prejudice, and the popular voice now calls loudly for laying aside his pretensions to the crown of Lombardy, and constituting the coun- try into a Duchy, with the Duke of Leightenberg for its head. It will be remembered that this prince is the grandson of Josephine, and the son of Eugene Beauharnois. A sounder policy than at present meets the pubhe eye may dictate this -choice, which is likely, more than any other, tobe successful. This arrangement may have the sanc” tion of Austria, as the Duke married the Princess Marie, the eldest daughter of the Emperor of Russia. Milan, at the present time, is represented as of- fering a spectacle of the most melancholy kind; deserted by nine-tenths of its richer population, all shops closed but those selling the merest neces- sarics of life, a mute sullenness pervading every quarter. These miseries are the payment of the second instalment of the cost at which the Lom- bards are purchasing their liberty. At Genoa public indignation has assumed a loud tone, and open insurrection is difficult to restrain, A deputation from this city to Charles Albert, found him in bed, the better to recruit his health and secuie retirement. The king’s convenience and privacy gave way to their urgency for explana- tions as to the causes of alleged neglects, and also as to his future intentions, which were given with becoming candor and digmaty. In this interview General Cavaignac’s good intentions were repre- sented by the king as being restrained by the in- disposition of England to French intervention. It may be naturally supposed that this report tended only the move to exasperate the Genoese, who now begin to manifest strong republican feelings. The Pedmontese, having suffered so much in the late campaign appear determined to leave their king to fight his future battles without their services, and, also, express a disinclination to fight those of their neighbors, at the cost of their blood, their wealth, and their industry. The fate of Sicily, as regards the selection of a ruler, 1s yet undetermined ; and it appears one on which some difficulty will arise between France and England. An incident, having reference to this subject, transpired a short time ago in Paris, when the ambassador of the King of Naples de- manded ef M. Bastide, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the intentions of France respecting Sicily. ‘The answer was short but significant. ‘“The inten- uion of France,” said the Minister, ‘‘1s to prevent Sicily becoming another Portngal, for the exclu- sive benefitof English commerce.” The com- mercial world cannot fail to remember the noise that was justly made some years ago about the sulphur question, as it was termed, when an Wng- lish company monopolised theee mines to the ex- clusion of French commerce, except on exorbitant terms. In the choice of a ruler for Sicily the question arises, are not American interests in- volved in such a selection as will insure itself an equal participation with other countries, 1n the in- terchange of commercial products with that island ? As manufactures now exist in the United States, and as evinced by their daily extension, ' sulphur must enter largely in the list of 1ts impor- | tations, especially for the purposes of bleaching, the manufacture of acids, alkalis, gunpowder, and a host of other articles. It is under these circum- stances that the reflection is suggested. The excellence of the wine of that island is be- coming better known, and its production is said to be capable of great extension. The liberal and virtuous Pope, to whom it may be attributed all that is good in the present movement for a change | forthe better, has his troubles thickly cast before hin.” Die expression of his grief at the atroci- hes per, etrateWrerently/at Bologna, by the Aus- | trians, give gétong yrobt of the sincerity of his early profess tne in fa¥or of his people's welfare The world awaits with impatience the that Freach and English mediation may take. Li it take what course it may, the solution of the | many difficulties that hang over Italy at this time, will not be effected by these powers; their princi- Jes and interests are antagonist, and no good can risefrom it. [Expediency may skin the surface, the ulcer will remain and re-appear. A dissolution of partnership must take place be- een the mediatory parties; each inay begin busi- ess on their own separate account, as no doubt they will ere many months pass; and, if France wishes © doa successful one, mutually bencficial to her- self and her neighbor, let her cross the Alps, and egin in good earnest in Lombardy. France would be justified in taking such a step; for, let Joun Van Buren anv THe Free Son. Movement. —When Martin Van Buren was nominated by the Buffalo convention, as the free soil candidate tor the Presidency, John made one stirring speech, replete with the eloquence, wit, and sarcasm which characterize his discourses on political sub- jects, and announced it to be his last. He elec- tioneered in that convention, he said, against his father’s nomination; but as he was unsuccessful, and considering the relationship between him and the nominee, to say nothing of that load of hay, John said he could not, consistently, take any fur- ther public interest inthe election. Promises made by politicians cannot, however, be much relied upon. History tells us that no faith is te be put nm them, and those made by John are not an excep- tion to the general rule. So far from fohn’s declining to make any speech- es since the nomination, he has made several in this city and in other parts of the State, and is now, we are informed, on a general mission throughout the Northern States, instilling the free soul principles into the people, to the best of his ability. We hear of him here, there, and every- where; and, as usual, he draws, in theatrical par- lance, crowded audiences. John Van Buren is decidediy one of the most extraordinary men of the present age. He is bent on something. He commenced the free soil move- ment with the view of upsetting General Cass, but, to all appearances, the results of his efferts have been more of a tendency to sink himself and his party. If General Cass should be elected, his party and their platform are gone beyond redemp- non. If General Taylor be elected, the free soil movement may be forgotten. New issues will, in the course of the admunistration of either of these gentlemen, spring up from the circum- stance of the times ; and these, being the most prominent, will, of course, overshadow all others. Political movements resemble, very much, news- paper enterprises. Start a newspaper, devoted to one single idea, and it will fail, no matter with what talent it may be conducted. So it is with political movements. Their platform must be general, comprehensive, large enough for a por- tion of men of all political creeds and distinctions to stand upon. We hope that John sees his way in this matter. Let him stump Pennsylvania and explain himself, Tue Fonps in roe Hanps or tHE Irtsu Direc- ToRY.— How ARE THEY ‘TO BE DISPosED or Y—We have been credibly informed that the Rev. Mr. Bar- hones, of Killenaule, inthe county of Tipperary, (and Killenaule lies at the foot of Slievenamon, the scene of the late Insh rebellion,) arrived in thiscity by the last steamer, to collect funds to build a church in that parish; that he applied to the Insh Directory, by the advice of friends, to hand him over the money now in their hands, or, at least, a portion of it, for the purpose. What answer the reverend gentleman has received, or whether the Directory will, or will not, comply with his modest request, we are not informed; but we hold that the undertaking is a laudable one, and ought to be encouraged. Although we are favorable to the claims of the reverend gentleman, and wish him success, we think there are two objections, which must be overcome, before these funds, or any part of them, can be given.to him. The first 1is—that, by the last accounts, we are informed, a second famine in Ireland 1s inevitable, and there are many old-fashioned people here who believe it to be easier, in these days, to allay the whirlwind of arebellion, than to pray away a famune, or avert its horrors. They say, therefore, the funds should be retained to meet the coming calamity, asfar as they will extend. The other, and most weighty objection, is, the want of the consent of the subscribers to dispose of their money, for any pur- pose but that for which it was subscribed. With- out such consent, we are of opinion, the Directory cannot appropriate it to any but the purpose for which it was originally intended. If they do, we have no doubt they will subject themselves to ac- tions at law, by all or any of the subscribers; and in the present temper of our Irish fellow-citizens» we fear it will be a difficult matter to procure their consent to apply their subscriptions either’ to build churches in Ireland, or even to avert starvation, for this class of people think that, although the po- tato‘crop has failed, the grain crop has not— that there 1s still plenty of food in the country, and that the Irish ought to fight for it, or starve. We do not mtend by this to throw any obstacle | but too wellfounded t be borne in mind, it was always the policy { the cursed holy alliance, heade@ by the English Castlereagh, to swrround France with hostile neihbors—and that policy still remains. It was thus at the conclusion of the last war, Italy re- mained Austrian, and Belgium was made Dutch— its frontiers bristling with fortifications erected by Lnglish money, ~ or impediment in the way of the Rev. Mr. B and his mission ; on the.contrary, we would afford him every facility, and we recommend our fellow citizens, of every denomination, to open wide their purse-strings, and subseribe liberally for the eree- tion of a church at the base of the far-famed Slievenamon. Our friend, Bishop Hughes, now that his aspirations for Irish freedom have been frustrated, will certainly consent to have the $500, which he subseribed to purchase a shield, turned into brick and mortar. We shall wait to see how the bishop will act in the premises. Ovr Brave Voiunteers.—The Herald was among the foremost of the public press to appre- ciate, and applaud with admiration and sincere enthusiasm, the noble deeds of our gallant soldiers d especially of our brave volunteers. Shall we forget and neglect them, now that they arefreturned home, sick, pale,wan, aud poor? We cannot do it; our best sympathies are with them. Never was there in the field a braver set of men, never were more gallant deeds and exploits per- formed than by our brave American volunteers in this second conquest of Mexico. But, alas! now that they are returned home, after the toils of war, how shamefully they ave neglected ! The following letter 1s one of hundreds which are daily sent to us, and we pnblish it in the hopes of arousing the publig authorities here or atWash- ington toa sense, and, we hope, to a quick per- formance, of their duties towards these brave men, The fault lies o with Congress, but with the officials at Washington. Congress has done its duty; but the men in office who should exeeute the will of Congress, lounge at their bureaus, or, it may be, are busy in electionecring, neglecting their duties--neglecting these brave men, and kill- ng them by cruel postponements and delays. Kept in this cruel suspenge, their little resources are wasted ; they become the prey of sharpers aud and-eharks, and at last, with the heart-sickened { desperation of hope deferred, they abandon their and seerifice their nghts for a mere no- New York, Sept. 11, 1848 Six :—As you have always been friendly towards the rights of yolunteers, will you be kind enough to as- certain when their three months’ “extra pay’ is to be paid in New York’? The Baltimore volunteers have been paid, and the paymaster at Boston adver- tised on the 12th ef September to pay, Why should our city volunteers be neglected’ Many are suffering from want and sickness: the sharpers are buying at one-half, and the kind Intentions of Congress are frustrated Something is wrong some- whpre. Arc the politicians and shavers connected? Youfs in heart and soul, d NEW YORK VOLUNTEER. We behidve the complaint of the above letter is Why should the gallant New York volunteers, be singled out for worse treat- ment than has awaited the volunteers from the other States! It is a erying grievance, and whether the fault hes with the officials at Wash- ington or with the politicians in New York, we hope it will be immediately remedied, or we shall feel bound to recur again to the subject with more effective impulsions and severer animndversion. Mais ron Evrorg.—The steamship Niagara, Capt. Ryrie, will leave this port to-fhorrow, for Halifax and Liverpool. The Weekly Hevald, for Kuropean cireulation, will be published at9o’clock in the morning. Surcwr.—At Wheeling, Va., on the 7th inst., an Irishman, named. Samuel Woods, cut hie throat with a large pocket knife, and died in less than an hour, leaving « widow with eight or nine children, LJ Trerented as ing beem very intemperaee, and bad recently reivrned from down ‘the river, { ‘Tue Frencu Coronres.—We have advices from Martinique to the 28d ult. The town of St. Pierre has been again the, scene of tumultuous assem- blages and riotous proceedings, in which the late emancipated people were the principal actors. On the night of the 20th the town was besieged by a numerous band of ruffians, running to and fro, uttering the most fearful menances against the more peaceable citizens, under the Liberté, Ega. lité, Fraternité, that nothing ,less than a re-enact- ment of the carnage of the 22d of May last, was every moment expected. Such extremity was, however, arrested by the intervention of the au- thonities. Numbers were arrested, and amongst the imple- ments of war found in the possession of the insur- gents, were ropes twisted into slipping-nooses, inten ded to be used after the fashion of the lasso, in capturing and strangling their victims. The Courrier de la Martiniqve, in reference to the dis- turbances, says, we “have not been able to gather anything possible as to the immediate cause of the rising, nor have we any indication of its object.” From the same paper, we take the following:— —, “ We fear that the worst is yet to eome ; and \that until the white class, now e: ‘ing in madd num- bers, shall have almost entirely left the political arena. to their long-enthralled brethren of the darker hue— peradventure until a second Hayti be raised in Mar- Uinique—the true bearing of these unhapp; ings will not have been correctly unde: : France should, in good time, learn ‘to save herself by the «stablishment of a sound constitutional govern. ment, in place of the cut-throat system now prevaili there; there will be little hope ane colonies.’? ips The election of delegates, to represent the colo- nies in the National Assembly, had terminated at Martinique, in the nomination ot Messrs. Bissette, Pappy, and Schcelcher, The two first being blacks, the other the Wilberforce of France. The issae of this election has given offence to many, and the victorious party are charged with using corrupt means to influence the ignorant people. The colony stands at present in rather a critical josition, and we would not be surprised before poate hear of a repetition of the scene of the 22d ol ay. _At Casennh the candidates elected for the Na- tional Assembly were M. Vidal de Lingendes, Procurer General; and M. Jouannet, President of the Court, of first instance, of Martimque. Tranquillity reigned in Cayenne on the Ist ult, The blacks were calmly waiting the abolition of slavery, which was fixed for the 10th ot August. The conspirators of the 25th of June were still place. Brrrisn West Inpies.—Files of the St. Lucia Palladium, published at Castries, to the 26th ult., have been received at this office. Judge Reddie, a pergonage who, it appears, made himself obnox- 1ous to the people of the colony, was removed by the home government. The event diflused almost universal joy. A smart shock of an earthquake was felt on the night of the 17th, between.S and 9 o'clock. Amateur theatrical performers were attracting much attention—the performers being the officers of the regiments stationed at Castries. Barbadoes papers are to the 16th. They con- tain no local intelligence of importance. ‘In the West Indian, we find a strongly worded declara- tion of the inhabitants of Demerara, in support of the late proceedings of the elective section ot the combined court, with reference to the civil list. As the declaration embraces many facts, in eed to the civil and judicial expenses of the colony, we subjoin a portion of it ‘We acknowledge in an especial manner, the pro- priety of the two amendments moved by the financial representative, Wm. Davison; the first, for the reduc- tion of the salary of the officer administering the go- vernment, from £5,000 sterling, to £3,500 sterling per annum; and the other, for a reduction of the civil list. from £89,072 17s. 4d. to £26,072 17s, 4d. sterling. We entirely concur in the sentiments with which he intro- ed those amendments, and which, in the present 'e of the colony, appear to be dictated by an anxious desire to conserve the general interests. | - Ve congratulate the colony on the firmness dis- played by the elective section of the combindd court, which, at its late session, undeterred by the angry and undignified despatch No, 1, of 17th June, 1848, of the honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, re- solutely persisted in attempting such financial re- trenchments the circumstances of the colony re- juired. . ‘We will not permit this bse tog to pass without expressing our surprise and indignation, & mem- direct, ber of her majesty’s government,. have and powerful an influence over our‘ 80 far re na yealtoaas to attempt, by adop@hg s threatening and recriminatory tone, to coerce us into measures decidedly hostile to our in- terests ; and we repudiate, in the strongest terms, the insinuation contained in that despatch, that the colo- nial members of the combined court had assumed an antagonistic position towards her majesty’s govern- went, with the view of obliging parliament to sanction measures which the planters believe to be “ calculated to relieve them from their existing difficulties.” And while we thank those members of the imperial parlia- ment who have so ably exposed the injustice of her mejesty’s government towards us, we cannot refrain from expressing our want of confidence in colonial h and minister who unwarrantably bes as impatient proceedings’ a course, carefully and deli- berately pursued on the part of the colonists, and one which the poverty of colony, induced alone by acts of her majesty’s government, compelled us to Should the colonial secretary persist in his deter- mination to exact from the colony the present extra- vagant civil list, regardless alike of the other items on the estimate, and the total inability of the colony to afford it, we are prepared to lay a statement of our po- sition before parliament, and claim from it protection against, at least, coercive and oppressive mandates from the colonial office. Cu11.—Copies of the Neighbor.and of the Mer- curto, published at Valparaiso, to the 29th of June, came tohand. The Werghbor, an exeellent paper, published in English, is filled with the affairs of Europe, and with long accounts of the Mexican wa Y The railroad project has been brougit before the Chamber, in session at Valparaiso, and at was thought, in the present commercial state ef rope there’ was slight reason to hope the enterprise could now be carried through. The Chamber re- eo the bill on its first reading by a vote of 2 lo The water scheme has also been introduced ; but there still appears a wish to link the different cities together in it, as a general project. It has been proposed in the Chambers to devote beled dollars for the construction of a mole at this port. The Fiench residents of Valparaiso have formed an agociation for the purpose of assisting their countrymen, who may arrive there, indigent in circumstances or out of health, The President has alsa proposed that the law of 1836, fixing the 28th of Eh , 1848, as the period from which onward all Chilean vessels must be commanded by Chilean citizens, should be sus- pended until the new navigation law is prepared. ‘The committee veport in favor of sat suspension, saying that the law would reduce to almostnothing the merchant service of the country. x _ A project was introduced into the Senate to favor the construction of a theatie ; and to furnish for that pariore the late premises of the Univer- sity. The minister exhibited the funds appro- priated to these ends ; saying that the greatest ob. stacle the government encountered in fulfilling its ie i ged mes the want of proper men rhe irst article oj the project was then approved by a vote of 10 to 1. ; aie sed Ina case of marriage at Conception, a young man has been sentenced, for having married while under twenty-five years of age without his parent’s permission, to reside five years in Atacama; the wife to remain in the province of Conception. Moveame Barnicaprs.—Owing to the ternble slaughter of the National Guards at the barricades of Paris, during the late great insurrection, a new invention has been made, which are called Moveable Barricades. ‘This is a strong, solid and thick wall of oak, lined with sheet iron. Holes are pierced for the guns of the guards posted be- hind it. The machine is pushed forward on wheels; and thus, in the event of another insur- rection, the supperters of order will be able boldly to walk up to the barricades in perfect.secu- nity, behind these moveable barricades, and face the enemy, or rather “ beard the lion in his den.” It 18 suid the French insurgents of June are to be transported to the Island of Madagascar, inthe Last Indies. This 18 a singular place of exile, and rather dangerous, trom the well-known hostility of the natives to European civilization. At al! events, it 18 a better place than Bermuda, and a little more roomy to boot. The poor fellows, on being embarked at Havre, are reported to have wept most bitterly, and to have gone on board singing the “(irondin” and shouting “The Social Democratic Republic for ever!’ Thus they cling to the delusion of Social- ism with unchanged pertinacity. The Postmaster General, who is on a visit to the Boffalo Fair. with the incidental purpose of looking Seueh fave pest masters to pamin opg deo umbents, had his pockets picked looking in a jage wt Nisgare Falle, Effect of vyii anogia- awaiting their judgment, whieh was soon to take , ‘Theacrical and Musical. Panu TneaTre.—Mr. Hamblin appeared again, last night, in the character of Macbeth. It wase splendid performance, A finer figure, better declamationy greater conception, or nobler execution of this bright part, can hardly be conceived, than such as was exbi- bited by Mr. Hamblin, last night. It was a rich clas- sical formance, and the great actor was greeted with bursts of rapturous applause, such as he well me- rited. The other entertainments of the evening were bighly pleasing and attractive. Signor Neri’sdancing truly wonderful Signora Ciocea, too, is moat fas- cinating. We felt, however, before we entered the theatre, convinced that Macbeth has, of late, been much too frequently acted in New York; and, not- notwithstandin; e high merit of rformance last night, and ith which the e presque perfecti play was brought out, she attendance proved that the selection was not, at this moment, the most judicious, To-night, however, will, we doubt not, atone for it. Virginius is a novelty in New York; and to see the chief part played by Hamblin is of itself enough to draw the whole theatrical world of our city, and every man of taste, to the Park to-night. Bowerny Tueatae.—The house last evening was wel; filled, though not so well as it ought to have been, con- sidering the extraordinarily splendid entertainments which were given entertainments which cannot be produced in like style and splendor at any house but the Bowery. The new piece of the “Destruction of the Bastile,’ ertainly one of the most magnificent spectacles which has ever been presented tos New York audience d that is saying a great deal, when one reflects on the Aer number of splendid), produced pieces within the last few years; but tl one does indeed gloves them all. Notonlyisthestory of the pit interesting, founded as it ison the uliar construction, dancing, tableaux, and, finally, what ie a new feature in thea- tricals, a most extensive pyrotechnic display. From the first splendid scene of the mainstreet in Paris, to the last magnificent one of the storming of the Bastile, the piece is one series of the most remarkable theatri- cal y, such as every one ought to witness even if only to see to what ction the manager of the has brought such representations ; but besides this, the excellent ia Oe the company will also give full satisfaction toall. iss Taylor, Stevens, Winans, N.B. Clarke, Worden, Mrs. Jordan, Sutherland, Wal- cot, &e i all appear to much advantage. We would say to all, go and see the ‘: Destruction of the Bastile” at the Bowery Theatre. It is the most splendid exhi- bition at the present timein New York. It will be per- formed this evening, as also the drama of “ Charles the Twelfth.’ If anything can show that most enter- prising and liberal management governs the Bowery, the production of this piece does. Broapway Tueatre.—The bright harvest with this theatre seems to have begun, for, with each succeed- ing night, the press is greater, and the house is crowd- ed to itsutmost capacity. Last night the crowd was greater than ever before, not less than four thousand persons having succeeded in securing sitting, or standing places, while nearly as many more were ob- liged to leave for want of evena sight of the stage. The labors of Messrs. Mann and Marshall are appre- ciated. They are both veterans in the business, and know exactly what the people want, which they give, except the house is too small to hold all who wish to .. Forrest appeared, last night, in the character \e, inthe celebrated tragedy of “ Jack Cade, or the Kentish Rebellion,” and more than fulfille: expectation of his greatest admirers. Through every scene he played with great power, and especially in that part where he aveks revenge for the death of his widowed mother, (Mrs. Abbott) by the hand of Lord Say, (Mr. Pope.) He was received with more than usual delight and bys gbonpunir) and was again called out after the falling of tne curtain. Miss Fanny Wal. lack, as Marianne, wife of Cade, was, indeed, beauti- ful, and méfe particularly so,in her personation of the devotion of woman to her honor, in which Lord Clif- ford (Dyott) falls by the dagger in her hand. And in the maniac scene, she was more than successful, act- ing the character to ery life. It could not have been done better by anyone. There was not a char- acter in the piece which was ni |, and the tragedy of itself is one of the best, fully portraying the oppression of English despotism. ' The grand Pas de Deux was performed, by M’lle Celeste and Mons. Wiethoff, with great applause. The petite comedy of “ 1g he Jealous,” was repeated. Miss Dickinson as Har- riet, was received with unbounded spplause. For to- night, © magnificent bill is offered, and we again ad- vise those who wish to go, to procure seats before night, or there is emall hope of a chance to get within the theatre. Mr. Forrest wilt appear in one ofhis fa- vorite characters. ba Nationa, Tueataxr.—The production of a new farce here, last night, delighted the very numerous audience that attended at this elegant theatre, and the shouts of laughter and applause that were elicited by the performance of the “ Mistaken Story,” showed how successful this little piece was in pleasing all. Burke is, indeed, a most comical actor ; his face and figure seem as if they were shaped out for a comedian, #0 trdly.ludicrous can he make them appear. His act- ing, by-the-bye, as Count Tobin, in the “Mysteries and Miseries,” {s another most laughable affair, and adds much to the general effect of that very favorite drama. It was again performed last evening, with the ‘usual success. Herbert’s jolly nose, and rotund bed as the obese and beer-bloated master of the “fissh crib,” is one of the best costumed characters we have ever seen on the stage. Chanfrau and Seymour, as the immortal pair of modern Damon‘ and Pythisses. id “sykesey” were as excellent as ever. The of “Helen Oakleigh” concluded the rformances. and the large audience sopa- pleased with their entertainment at the e refer to our list of amusements for this National evening’s bill. Bexton’s Turatne.—That favorite farce, “ Poor Pillicoddy,”’ Milton’s “ Masque of Comus,” and the “Capture of Captain Cuttle,”” were the amusements set before the patrons of Burton’s Theatre, late Pal- mo’s, last evening. The house was crowded to see “Comus,”’ which is one of the new pieces promised by Mr. Burton on the night of his benefit, and which is decidedly one of the most beautiful pieces we ever saw on the stage. We cannot possibly do justice to it to-day. We shall witness it again before we attempt to give an extended notice of it. We shall only say, that the language and sentiment of the immortal au- thor, are preserved, that it is put on the stage in an exceedingly beautiful manner, and the various charac- ters persouated to perfection, by the members of the talented va pr attached to this establishment. ‘The scenery is rich and gorgeous, the musie enchant. ing d the g@oupings and dancing unexceptionable. ‘This was the first time that this magnificent piece has been eee in Am and we are of opinion that it will bea card for some time to come. The musi and dances, and tableaux are arranged scientificaliy and scientifically performed. The duets and trice are beautiful, and allow a full scope to the celebrated vocalists whose services Mr. Burton has called into re- quisition. ‘The same bill is put forth for. this evening, when we thall have the pleasure of seeing the new piece again. s Nini0’s, Astor PLace.—The comic opera of “L’Elisir D'Amore,” was repeated here last night to a crowded houre. The Italian opera has been well attended since its introduction, and, if we might venture to give any opinion on the subject to the enterprising manager, we would suggest to him the Propriety of continuing it for some time longer. Alternated now and again with English opera, we imagine that it could not fail to draw crowded houses, for, so far, we should think that it has turned out very favorably; and considering that we have now several houses where the legitimate drama is performed, it appears to ns that the difettanti and élite of New York, must have opera of some kind or other—French, English, or Itallan—to fly to in case of satiety, With such per- formers, however, as Niblo has at present, a very different motive will influence them in frejuenting it. Madame Laborde is the most pleasing singer at present in America, and we are not quite sure but she wight enter the lists with some of those in Europe, whore fame is more blaved abroad. In addition to her yocal powers, she possesses dramatic ability of a very superior description Of Mons. Laborde, Signor Bene. Yetano, end Signor Sanquerico, we have already ex- Ee our opinion in the play last night; andif, asthe ills state, it be the last appearance of Sig Beneventano we feel aseured we give expression to the feeling in saying that we shall all regret parture. Arouio Rooms.—Mr, J. L. Hatton, pianist and yo calist, from London, will give his first concertin Ame- rica, this evening. We perceive by his p: mime that he comes here highly recommended by the most distinguished European artists, namely—Grisi, ‘Bam. durin), Balfe, Mario, Labiache, Bishop, ‘Thalberg, Cramer, Se. "This speaks well for his abilities, an. no doubt, will attract numbers to hear him. He will sing a variety of original songs, serious and comic, which bave been compored expressly for the occasion, American Musicat Socrety.—The Desert will be performed this evening by the Musical Institute, at Castle Garden. Dodsworth’s cotillon band are en- gaged, and will play from nine till twelve o'clock for the amusement of the audience. This is a new feature, and will, doubtless, attract many who otherwise would not attend, Camragtt’s Minstrets.—These original darkies are delighting the whole town; everybody who goes to hear them, not only goes , but takes his friend with him, such is the universal satisfaction they give. They are the élite of Ethiopian singers, and are worthy of being heard by all, They sing to-night, and every night this week. *—Tie Monavians.—Notwithstanding nt of this company, both vocal and in- , the attendance is 4 no means commen- surate with their splendid abilities. The quintette “ La Favorite” was executed with the greatest mu: tkilland harmony, by the entire company, Mad: Lovarny gains,every night, in public esteem ; and Meeers. Krauss, Zorer, and Kaln, are entitled to great praice, each in his respective part, in the beautiful concerted pieces which they sing. If there were no other performer but Stc:pel, he is all sufficient to at- tract # large audience, for his execution on the Xilo- cordeon is truly wonderful. They are encored in al- most every piece ; and yet, we believe we are correct in saying, they are making ‘nothing by their exer- tions to please the visiters tothelr concerts one! is de- Cunisty’s Minstneis,—The success ot this band is astonishing, We pei uffelo, numbers were obliged to concert room, not being able to get a seat, me success has followed them ‘Ral at every town they return to this city, when, ily weleomed by their old patrons and |, whore ears have to often been thrilled with the harmonious sounds of their plaintive, touching negro melodies, Madotme Raymoné ana ismily arein Montreal, TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. RAR AAR Arkansas Election. ‘ Sr. Louis, Mo., Sept. 11, 1848. Full returns from Arkansas, indicate that the Legislature will be composed of 76 democrats and 23 whigs. A large majority of the members are supposed to be in favor of Major Solon Borland for United States Senator. Judge W. S. Oldham is the next strongest candidate. Hon. A. H. Sevier, late Commissioner to Mexico, appears to have become very unpopular, and has no chance, at present, of being returned to the Senate: Interesting from St. Domingo. Bosron, Sept. 11, 1848. By the arrival, at this port, of the schooner Pa- cific, from Jeremie, we have dates to the 23d ult. The President was at Port au Prince. All communication has since been stopped be- tween Jeremie and the capital, which has caused apprehensions of trouble at the latter place. The French Consul has written a letter to the President to stop all political executions, or the French will commence hostilities against them. The Consul has written to the French Admiral, at Martinique, for a frigate of war, which is daily expected to arrive at Port au Prince. The Lightning Lawsuit. Franxrort, Ky., Sept. 11, 1848. The suit in the United States Circuit Court, be- tween Professor Morse und his associates and Henry O'Reilly, in regard to the proprietary nights of the former in the discovery of the electro-mag- netic telegraph, has been decided against Mr. O'Reilly. Lovisvinun, Ky., Sept. 11, 1848. Information has been received from Mr. Barnes, one of the inventors and patentees of Zook and Barnes’ telegraphic instrument, that a decision has been given in the great lightning case, in Ken- tucky, the effect of which is an injunction, for a month, upon the use of this instrument (Zook and Barnes’); and this applies only to the short line actoss Kentucky. The public are informed that the Louisville and New Orleans line will continue to be worked as here- tofore, as far as completed. On this short line, across Kentucky, other means of telegraphing will be used, until the {njunction terminates next month. The public cay rest assured that the business on this line will be continued, without infringing any patent, as there are at least twenty different modes of telegraphing, and all of which are quite as ori- ginal as Mor: Mr. O'Reilly will shortly furnish a full statement of the merits of the case; meantime the public are informed that no interruption in the regular business om these lines will be experienced, but will be as regularly despatched as on any other part of the four thousand miles of the O'Reilly lines It will use different instruments for the present; while it may be well to bear in mind that Zook and Barnes’ instruments are in use im all other States through which the line passes, except Kentuck; E.F, BARNES. LEITER FROM HENRY O’REILLY. Lovisvine, Ky., Sept. 11, 1848. You can inform all friends that the whole of the New Orleans line will be quickly finished ; and that the part of it already finished, will continue to be worked steadily, by a new instrument. The injunction only affects the use of one kind of in- strument, on a short line in Kentucky; and on that short line we now use a different plan. It does not affect any other part of our vast lines. { refer you to my brief address to the people of Ken- tucky. You will soon see the lightning flashing from your seaboard to New Orleans, by our line, through the Mississipi Valley. [ act by the advice of good counsel. If. O’Reuy. Great Fire in Pottsville. Porrsvin.e, Sept. 11, 1 P. M. The most destructive fire that has ever visited our borough occurred last evening. I send you the following list of the sufferers: — Daniel Aurange, house and shop; Geo. Mason, dr: goods and greceries; Patrick Fogarty, do; Patric! Curry. hotel and sta! Thomas Howard, beer house. Fox & Brother, store; F. Epting. confectioner; V H. Hill, store; Foster &' Daly, store; Joseph Weaver, dwelling; T. Pollock, store. Mr. Mill, house and stable; Soap Factory; Furniture shop; F. W. Nagle, Confectioner; Mr. Leib. Hatter; Mr. Cochran, Tailor; Mr. Hoffman, Confectioher. Thomas Foster, shoe store; Glen & Stine, feed store; bel mall frames, supposed to be the work of an incen- iary. Tie fire broke out ata late hour last evening and the flames were unsubdued at an early hour this morning. The loss is estimated as high as $100,000. In the excitement which now prevails, it is impossi- ble to send further reliable particulars.—Telegraphic Cor, Phila, Bulletin. Markets. Avsany, Sept. 11.—Receipts by canal since Satur- day. Flour, 7,000 bblis.; wheat 5,000 bush.; corn, 25,- 000 bush. Flour continued firm, but the transactions were limited—buyers were holding off for lower prices. Of wheat, 8,000 bush. changed hands at $1,36c. ‘The inquiry for corn was scarcely We notice sales of 3,200 bush. mixed, at 650. demand, with sales of 20,000 bush for flour was dull, and p1 inclined to droop; our quotations, which are nominal are $5 25.8 $5 374. Wheat was steady, with sales of 5,000 bushels Ohio, at $108. The demand for corn was not active, and no sales of moment transpired; for fair yellow, 55c. was asked. St. Lovis, Sept. 9, 1848. The steamer’s news has unsettled our market, causing breadstuffe to advance. The rivers are all in fair navigable order fer the season. Cincinnats, Sept. 9, 1848, ‘The foreign news has had a favorable effect on our flour market, chthonic ao Ma tipo in consequence ot the difficulty of shipping. ¢ Pitts- ty beste ave refused all freights to Now York via jt $1 25, on account of the scarcity of boats. Grain remai: altered. | hear of no sales of pro- visions to-di hey are held firmly. Sales lard at Sets. Whiskey. 17%c. to 17%. Sales cheese at 53{c, Pirtsauncn, Sept, 9, 1848, The prices of flour continue to advance, with sales at $5 to $6 6. The river has arrived at too low a stage to admit receipts. Sales of wheat 76c.to7%. Oats 18¢, Barley 40c. Whiskey 18c. Lard 7c. to 734. Butter 90. to 10ic. Cheese 6; tote. Rye flour $2.81. Nothing doing in provisions to-day worthy of notice. Sugars have an improving tendency, and so has mol: ‘8, but coffee is unchanged. Renieovs Lrerty in tie Uniren States — Our foreign exchanges announce to us, from time to time, the intention of many persons belonging to the several religious orders into which the Christians of the old world are divided, to re- move to the United States, for the purpose of en- joying that degree of religious liberty and tolera- tion which 1s denied to them in Europe. Within the last few years a great many of these people have arrived on these shores; and we have learned, recently, that a Traphist Monastery 1s about to be founded in the State of Kentucky, near Bardstown—a large tract of land, of some twelve hundred acres in extent, having been pur- chased for the purpose. A great number of Jesuits have been forced to flee from persecution, and have come to this country, also, within a few years. We have no doubt that the ultra Upisco- palians of the Umited States view all these movements with ill-favor. Visions of their interference with our political institutions, and the upheaving of our fabric of govern- ment, no doubt flit across their minds ; but we think that there is no ground for alarm. Hard stories are told of the Jesuits, and of their uncon- querable love for meddling and interfering with affairs of state; but even were. they as much ad- dicted to this practice, as is représented, by those opposed to them, we think they would exercise their tactics to no purpose in the United States. As longas the vote by ballot, the right of suffrage, and religious toleration exist in their present ex- tended form, no thought of danger from this source need be entertained. We are inclined to think, however, that these Je- suits, Traphists, &c., &c., are more sinned against than sinning. The fires that burned at Smithfield are not yet extinct in the old world. They slamber still, and break out as brightly as they can at this day, consistently with the spirit of the age. Again, on their arrival here, these religious persons will find themselves on a par with all other denomina- tions; entitled to the same privileges, and re- strained by the restrictions which are common to all. ‘They would, therefore, have nothing to in- trigue for, except the ascendancy ; and if they made any attempt of that kind, they would be put down, as @ similar movement in this city wag put down a few yeare since, cn inh ay peeery Tue Accent poy oan —It ars that Mr, pper a Kelly was not killed at the falling of the floor, on Sun- oon, on the corner of Eighth street and Ave- nue B. We are glad te hear it. There was no one killed; but from the different stories in circulation om Sunday night, we might have killed a doven and in- jured five hundred, Daxapren Accipent.—At an early hour this morn- ing, afemale, about twenty-five years of age, named ‘Ateo jouglass, was precipitated from a fol ry window of a house in Drinker’s alley, upon a fence be- low, and had her right arm nearly torn from her body, Her bed was close to the window, and it is that she fell out of the window in her sleep. She was. conveyed to the hospital in a state of insensibility, But sight hope of ber recovery is entertained. Brooklyn Intelligence. Annestev.— Officers Squires and Hartshorn arrested & man by the nsiae of Michael Brady, om Sunday morning, having in his possession a large trunk, fall of men’s wearing apparel, which he was in the act of se- creting behind a pile of brick, some half a mile from the fire. Locked up for further hearing, Alo, officers Squires and Parker arrested a man by the name of Patrick Kelly, for haviog stolen goods in his house, and finding large quantity in the privy in = beng Justice Garrison committed him for ft eating. Also, two men from New York, for stealing at the fire on’ Sunday morning The Yellow Fever. Mayor's Orrice, Monday, Sept. 11, 1848. The, Committee of the Board of Health have the » jure of reassuring their fellow citizens of the. con- inued healthy condition of the city. They have received the following from Dr. Whiting, the health officer at quarantine :— “ No new case or death from yellow fever has beer ted to me as having occurred on Staten Island within the past twenty-four hours.”” W. HAVEMEYER, Mayor. . HIBBARD, Chai: RAY, THEODORE R. DEFOREST. Tur Exrepition A@ainst Mr: our readers a few days ago, that there was a scheme on foot to raise und organize an armed force in the United States, for the violent and forcible con- quest of some of the northern provinces of Mexico. Since that time we have conversed with a gentleman. of unimpeachable character, who had command of one ef the United States steamers, for the transporta- tion of soldiers, arms, munitions, &c., from New Or- leans to Tampico and Vera Cruz, dyring the war; and who says that to his own personal knowledge, there is no doubt of the existence of such a plot, He was at Tampico frequently, where the movement was openly canvassed; knew of the meetings on the subject; and says that those who were engaged in it would have made that city the place of readezvous, without com- ing back to their homes, but for the fact that the go- vernment ordered our troops to be marched back and disbanded at certain points within the United. States. Corpus Christi is now fixed upon as the point.of meet- ing, and a large number of wagons, mules, &c., are being brought up and collected at that place. But the most astonishing thing connected with this monstreus plot to rob Mexico of her most fertileand yaluable lands, is the fact that the Administration had been informed of it. Our informant says that Col. De Russy, of tbe Louisiana regiment, who had been asked to become the leader of the movement, told him that he knew Mr. Buchanan was upprised of it more than three months since ! If he was informed of it, of which there is no doubt, he certainly com- municated it to the President, as he was bound to do, being a member of his cabinet. InjtheAustin Democrat: of the 16th ult., we find the following (oligo which may be interesting to the “Hunters.” Wo learn by a gentleman recently from the Rio Grande that there is a general revolutionary movement go! on in the eastern portion of Mexico. In the sev towns, parties are forming under different pretexts, but the real object of which ia to ascertain the public strength of the opposition tothe Central (iovernment. The leading men are arousing the lower classes against. the existing government; and citizens of the United States are busily at workamong them. The priest and alealde of San Fernando. and most of the leading cha- racters of that district, have openly declared for the constitution of 1824. A public ball was recently given, to the Americans in that neighbourhood, who are treated with much rerpect by the citizens. They ex- press great anxiety for Capt Veatch’s company to re- main west of the Rio Grande.— Pic, Sept. k. Hon. R. J. Ingersoll, who h: n absent from the country nearly two years, as Minister to the court of Rursia, at St. Petersburg. arrived at Boston in. the Hibernia, on Friday, and reached his home in this. city this noon. We are happy to announce that he is in good health. Colin it Ingersoll remains as: Secretary of Legation, and the new minister, Hon. Mr. Bagby, ia now on his way thither.—New Haven Register, Sept. 9 — The Grand Fancy Dress Ball at Newport.— Having been unable to eupply the demand for our account of thie affair in our regular edition, it was reprinted in our last Euro- an Edition, together with the Speech of Daniel Webster, and the Sword Presentation to Genoral Worth, at Hudson. A few remain on hand, and ean be had at the counter, Ship Cateb Giimenew aie folowing cor ndence took place between Cay Hoxie and hi: on the arrival of tuis ship at New Fook, outa soe EPTEMNER, 9, IME. Capt. W. E. Hoxieo—We, the undersigned passongere, previous to- leaving you, dosire to express Our warmest, thanks for your uni: form kindness and unremiting attention during our passage pet the ship Caleb Grimshaw, from Li 1 to New York. We have had much pleasure in witnessing the ability displayed by your officers, in the diecharze of their yespective duties. 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