The New York Herald Newspaper, September 20, 1848, Page 2

tributed South-West Corner of Fulton and Nassau sta, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. TEE #4 Three edttrons ‘100 conta me per ene Wi SOREN ROTO trek Keach i 1 etc tad nen a ST and th ond AFTERNOON BDI as Gelock, P. M., and the seco RRESPONDENCE, containing import, totieed from nny quarter of th orld; weed wb Rik noed every: and to be pub ae frenernoon editions, at reasonable a plain, legible manner; «in manuter te md beautifully and with de TANG of arlined ad the Otic, corner of Pulton and streets. NOTICE taken of anonymous communications, What ‘ertion must be authenticated by the name intended for insert ae bg ne We cannet retwrn rejected ~~~ AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE—EsuekAupa—Somenonr Eves. RY THEATRE, Bowery—Desrnuction ov THe Bas- weOW Tin Mite OF Rick-Sienoka Cloces” AND SioNOR Nepi-Jexxy Linn, BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Ornerto—An O»- oxer ov InrEREsT, Chatham Street—Tue Invusrai- —Pararry GIRis oF STILLBERG, NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE—Merev. Wives or Wrrnsor, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Comve—Dancine Baywen—Tux Spinit oF AIR. CASTLE GARDEN—Muvsicat. Ext eRTainments, SOCIETY LIBRARY—Camrwaci’s MixstRELe MELODEON—Maoro Mvericiam AND Vinorté Seamwa- pens. TABERNACLE—Mornavian Mixetress’ CoNcERnt. PANORAMA HALL, Broadway near Houston—Banvarn’s A. y, September 20, 1848, ‘Actua! Circulation of the Herald. Sept. 19, Tuesday... see see cee cer cee cee ee ee blicntion of the Morning Edition of the Herald oom: oan ae at 10 minutos gases ovclock, and tniahed at 25 minutes past 6 Cheer gd os ences ee oe ood at lS m tes: t 1 o'cleck, an lor Seveed. adie, minnten vere alice bgelecks and” Gnioned sb 12 minutes past 3 c'elock The United States, This steamer has not yet arrived. Itis supposed that she sailed on the Sthinstant. This gives her a passage of fifteen days. Politics and Literature—General Taylor and Buena Vista. One of the old philosophers has stated that «misery makes strange bed-fellows.” Following in the same line of thinking, a modern philosopher, jooking over the discussions of the day, might as naturally declare that “politics produce strange opmions.” Every one remembers the extraordi- nery sensation produced in this country, and, we might say, throughout the whole civilized world, by the result of the battle of Buena Vista. Until accurate intelligence of this extraordinary action was received, the public mind in this country agitated with hopes and fears of the most intense description. When a full account of the great victory reached us, nothing but one general burst of delight, applause, and astonishment, startled the country, like a shock of electricity from the clouds of heaven. Every man shook his neighbor's hand, aand congratulated himself upon the noble and heroic conduct of General Taylor,and this wonder- ful battle-field. A similar feeling pervaded all | classes, both military and civil, throughout the whole world. The European journals expressed the utmost astonishment at the courage, skill, bravery, and indomitable energy of the American chieftain, officers, and men. But it appears that these natural workings of the human mind 1n contemplating such briliant achievements, are effaced, destroyed, obliterated, by the influence of politics and party broils, during the present contest. It is hardly worth while to notice the stupid slanderg which the venerable Mr. Ritchie, of Washington City, has fulminated of on that field been as able as the conduct of ‘men, how much blood might have beem spared '— Democratic Review. This 1s a beautiful specimen of literature and magnanimty, teken from one of the leading lite- rary journals of this metropohs. The incompe- tence, ignorance, and folly, attributed to General Taylor, as a military man, in these extracts, are only equalled by the accusations and occasional bursts made against him by Mr. Ritchie, the ad- ministration editor at Washington. The one demes | to him the possession of any knowledge in mili- tary effairs—the other equally refuses to him the possession of any knowledge in civil affairs. So, by the united denunciations of Mr. Polk’s organ, and the Democratic Review, General Taylor is re- duced to be as complete an ignoramus, in all mat- ters pertaining to military and civil hfe, as any bor idiot could be, in any part of the world. In fact, he seems to be only fit for a lunatic asylum. The motives which urge the candid and venera- ble Mr. Ritchie to make such accusations, and to throw out such denunciations against this modest, elevated, and noble man, may easiiy be divined. General Taylor isa prominent candidate for the Presidency egainst General Cass, General Taylor 1s thought to be popular among the people, and that he has a good chance of being elected, although it is yet byno means certain. Of course, the election of General Taylor throws the supporters of Gene- ral Cass, at Washington, entirely out of the line of office and emolument. Mr. Ritchie, therefore, 1s fighting for his bread and butter, and may be ex- cused, as we sometimes excuse a thiet, or a pick- pocket, on the verge of starvation, when we find them decamping with some small change which they have found unprotected in our pockets. But what shall we say for a high- toned literary journal, pretending to represent the literature, philosophy, and poetry of our land, as cultivated in this metropolis and country? It seems unnatural and degrading to find such opi- nions, uttered upon such a man, in such a quarter. When, however, we come to investigate the causes which have produced such an ebullition in the co- lumns of the Democratic Review, our surprise will be diminished, and the whole phenomenon will appear as natural as the noxious vapors which arise from a newly opened sewer. From recent geological, or other discoveries, it has been asceitained, that the Democratic Review has recently come under the management, and is now the exclusive property, of a certain distinguish- ed Chevalier who travellea over the country,a few | years ago, in the train of Miss Fanny Elssler, the celebrated danseuse. In fact, the Chevalier Wykoff, it appears, 1s now the manager, proprietor, and contioller of the Democratic Review. This singular individual, during the last few years, has attermmpi- ed many diverse débuts, and has assumed many different characters, with the view of producing some prodigious sensation 1n the political world, rivaling that of an earthquake, or hurricane, in the physical. His first public appearance was as homme d@affaires to Fanny Elssler, during her pere- grinations in this country. How he managed her affairs, and united the office ot her man of business with that of valet, may be well remembered by many of those alive at the present day. His engagement, however, did not last long: On reaching Europe, Fanny Elssler dismissed him, orhne her. No one can tell on whose side the order of dismissal was given; but the amount of funds involved, at all events, was great. Alter this sad émeute, the first character in wich he appeared, when he again poked up his head above the water, was that of manager of a new daily paper, with a great train of associates. The enterprise lasted a few months, until about twenty thousand dollars had been expended. The next enterprise in which he appeared was of a more humble order. He opened a tea store, tor the sale of the Chinese manufacture, yn Fulton street—an enterprise, we believe, which still exists, and con- tributes a certain flavor to his literary exploits. But, to his avocations as dealer in Hyson skin, as well as in gunpowder, he has added that of be- coming proprietor of the leading literary and political review of this metropolis, by the pur- chase of the property of the Democratic Review against General Taylor, whom he impudently calls “ The would-be civilian, the candidate, inexperienced, uninformed, wholly incompetent, inconsistent in his pledacs and no-pledges, unsettled in his opinions, in- significant in the avowed course of his future Presi- dential action. with no political history, with no political guaranties. everybody's representative, and truly representing nobody—it is, we say, honorable to the whig masses, that, as such a politician, be is everywhere regarded with an indifference and apathy, which the memory of bis brilliant battle-fielqs alone prevents from deepening into something near akin to contempt !"— Washington Union Such opmions, coming from a hack politician, who works in harness like a cart-hcrse, for daily wages in food and fodder, directed too, against the most brilliant achievements of the age, and the most modest and most talented men of the coun- try, Cannot create much surprise among those who know the meaaness, corruption, folly and bigotry which exist among the political chques at Wash- ington, and elsewhere. Such opinions as these, which are now enunciated by Mr. Ritchie. and the democratic editors are the mere echoes of the same opinions which were pronounced by many of the whig editors, who, since they uttered them, have eaten their own words with more voracity than the vulture its victim. We might allude to the columns of the Express during the last spring, and to the de- nunciations uttered by the Brooks’s of that journal, against the competency and talents of General Taylor, as a etatesman and a civilian. Allthese matters are natural in the dirty pursuit of politics. But when we see a journal assuming a higher tone, and ptetending toa more elevated level, sinking down to this degradation, it strikes us with aston- ishment, that the general literature of the country cannot be kept free, from the dirty and miserble influence of politicians and charlatans. There is a literary journal published in this city, known as the Democratic Review, which has hitherto been regarded as a leading light in the elevated litera- ture of the land. Heretofore it has, maintained a fair character forftalent, taste, and scholarship, in its columns, but during the last few months, a strange change seems to have come over its des- tiny. In the number issued for the present month of September, there 18 a review published of a book issued by Captain Castleton, called ‘The Bat- ue of Buena Vista,” which treats upon the opera- tions of the Army of Occupation, during that pe- ried. The tollowing extracts have been made» which will be read with much interest and no lit- from its former owner. The Chevalier, therefore, has been engaged in managing this remarkable journal during the last few months. One of the prominent points developed, has been the complete demolition of the military character of General Taylor, and a revelation cf the secret sentiments of Louis Napoleon, in an article which has been brought out by some of the journals here with great applause. There is every reason to believe, ! also, that the Chevalier Wykoff intends to give all his influence in favor of General Cass, and, there- by, to elect him President, cofite gue cottte. Now, General Cass is a good, an amiable, an honest, and a talented man, in spite of all the parties arrayed against him; but we doubt, very much, if his prospects will be helped by his being adopted by the former man of Fanny Elasler, who is now a candidate for some cflicial post—as Minister to England, or anything else which he may be able 10 get, down to the lowest consulship. Having» however, served the famous danscuse, the favorite of so many princes and people, it might be thought he was competent to serve in any of the leading courts of Europe. Such individuals, therefore, and such motives are now in operation in the political campaign carrying on against the character and pretensions of General Taylor. General Case isan eminent man, and a strong candidate, and will, 1f electeds make a good President, notwithstanding all that his foes allege against him. But we doubt much if his eause will be benefitted by such a mode of warfare towards General Taylor, and support to himself. At least we will wait and see. Tw Last or tHe Cray Movement.—The recent letters of Mr. Clay, declining to be made a party to the movement that has been going on in this city, Albany, and other places, within a short time past, with the view of making him a candi. date for the presidency, notwithstanding his re- jection by the Whig National Convention, have had the effect of cooling down the ultra Clayites ‘an a wonderful manner. Those great politicians, 80 intemperate afew days since in their devotion to Mr. Clay, and so determined to run him in opposition to General Taylor, have come toa stand-still since these let- ters have been received, and now think that they might do worse than get into the traces quietly and give their mighty influence in favor of Gene- Ue astonishment:— ‘That it (Buena Vista) was a battle won by the men, mort ip spite of the General, to whose mistakes one- half of the slaughter of the troops may be fairly at- A glorious victory, achieved less by science aud military leading than by the determined and in- Fator of the yolunteer troops, (despite the domitable Tram ; ders of officers yest then did General Taylor do? Did he pre- pare to give battle to the fatigued and thirsty men, (Mexicans from La Encarnacion), fesuing out of a narrow pass after a march of thirty-five miles? Not fo; he beats a hasty retreat upon Buena Vista +‘ + “+ © — Almost in the hour of battle it was discovered the position was a wrong one, acd the men ‘were compelled to make a forced march of fourteen miles, almost in the face ofan enemy, to regain & po- sition, from which, it app they ought never to have advanced ‘ * . It will be remembered that General Taylor had been idle eleven days at Agua Nueva, whither he bad gone to fight Sante Anna, well knowing that Minon was on bis flank with two thousand horse, and yet it was not vntil the slack of the battle took place, that he left the field to look after the defences of Saltillo! He knew no more on the 21st of February, in relation to the Mexican forces, than he had known thirty days before, yet the necessary duty of making dispo- sition for the defence of Saltillo was neglected until nearly too late, . : ¢ . The Mississippi Regiment had been marched four- teen miles from Agua Nueva on the 22d, five miles to Saltillo, and back six miles to stem the eruption of the Mrxicans, and this marching and countermarch- ing, in the hour of battle, was bec defences of Ballilio bed been neglected thirty days atleast. * * The crisis of the battle was very near turning in favor of the enemy, through the extraordinary ~on- duct of General Taylor in Playing iato the hands of Santa Anpa, by becoming the dupe of one of his bhasiow and mest tricks. “6 re 4 Thit wee the result of the generalship of Taylor jn ral Taylor. They have accordingly called a meet, ing at Vauxhall, on the twenty-second inst., to take Mr. Clay’s letters into consideration, and conclude upon the course whieh they shell adopt in the matter. ‘Thisis certainly a very important fact in a Pick- wickian sense; and we have no doubt that as these great men will give in their adhesion, we think it poesible, or, indeed, almost certain, that we shall have no great earthquake this year; and that the earth will revolve as usual on its own axis, until at least the fourth of March next. We have reason, therefore, to be thankful to these Clay men, and it is certain that they have placed the hero of Buena Vista under a perfect avalanche of compliments to them. Another important fact has come to light. A few months since the Whig Young Men’s Com. mittee of this city, made a furious onslaught on one of its members, hailing from the First Ward, because he viewed the Clay movement with de- spair; but on Monday last, at a spectal meeting of the seme body, an ultra Clayite was expelled for daring to adhere to the statesman of Kentucky, and the aforesaid member from the First Ward was duly re-elected. This fact is only second in importance to the other, and makes it still more certain that the world we live 11s safe from com- motion for another while. And, as if it were necessary to give additional proof of the deter- Men’s General Committee, to support Gen. Tay. lor, we may add, that David Graham, Esq., a gen. tleman who has made himself quite prominent in publicly advecating the claims of Mr. Clay, has been put on probation, and allowed until the next meeting to study *carefully Gen. Taylor’s second letter to Capt. Allison, and decide whether he can or not support him. In case he cannot do so, he will have the privilege of withdrawing. We think, however, that he will not avail himself of that kindness, but will agree to support General Taylor. Allah is great, and Mahomet 18 his prophet! The Whig Young Men’s General Committee are transcendently great, and the world 1s safe. Sanrrary Rerorm—-Tue Cuorera—-Tur Srrexrs.—Amid the bustle and confusion which now agitate the public mind, there seems to be but little chance for any subject that has not a close relationship to the pending Presidential struggle, to obtain the slightest share of attention. There are some evils, however, of such a nature, that, whether we will or not, they continually thrust themselves upon our notice, and the fam harity which they have thus acquired 18 one rea- son, perhaps, why they have so long escaped that concentrated denunciation which seems to be the only means to awaken the authorities to take measures for their removal. Some time ago, the press of this city was over- flowing with connplaints respecting our dirty streets, our uncleansed sewers, and the general impurity with which the city ordinances, on these and kin- dred subjects, were openly violated. The conse- quence of this outery was a change in the mode then adopted of cleansing the streets ; and, instead of the work being done by the corporation, direct- ly, 1t was hired out by contract. For some time after the new order of things commenced, com- plamts still continued to be made, and opinions were generally expressed that, instead of matters becoming better, under the new arrangement, they had actually become worse. We did not join, however, in this outcry, as we censidered 1t was too hasty, and that a sufficient trial had not been given to the contractors before they were so sum- marily condemned. We, therefore, defended them from what we thought to be an unfair attack, and deluded ourselves into the belief that, ere long, the promised efficiency would be secured, under the new arrangement. Weare now under the necessity of declaring that the state of the city, in almost every street, is perfectly disgusting and disgraceful. Go where you will, even in our widest and most public thoroughfares, and the senses of sight and smell will turn away, with loathing, at the filth and abominations which ev where assail them. How long is this state of things to continue ? How long is the public money to be squandered, under the pretence of doing that which is not done? How long are we to pay for the discharge of du- ties which the contractor is unable or shamefully neglects to perform? How long are the comfort, the convenience, the health, and, in many cases, the lives of our citizens to be tampered with, and this city, the pride and the glory of America, to be pointed at as the filthiest and worst drained 1n the whole Union. if the thing cannot be done—if we have really arrived at such a degree of barbarism, that, like the Hottentots of Africa, the atmosphere of filth hag become agreeable to us, we do not understand why we should be called upon to make a large annual appropriation to secure a different state of things. If putrid accumulations of decaying matter, in every thoronghtare, be considered by our autho- rities an ornament, rather than otherwise, to the appearance of the city, we confess ourselves ata loss to know whet-eceasian we have for the ser- vices of a street superintendent. No doubt, how- ever, there has hitheito been a congenial feeling ef the kind, to which we have referred, between the Common Council, and the gentlemen who have filled this situation. Fer, to do them justice, they make it anice sinecure. We pmnted, the other day, for the especial bene_ fit of the pelice, the rules and regulations of the corporation with regard to refuse, Wc., thrown out of houses, which rules and regulations, every member of this force has solemnly sworn to see observed to the best ot his ability. But, forall the good that has resulted, we might as well have spared ourselves the trouble. Unlike the stars in the song of Molly Bawn, who shine « Because they have nothing else to do,”” they never shine at all, or if they do, their influence 1s very little felt. These vigilant worthies are oc- casionally to be seen walking up and down the most filthy and noisome lanes, and purlieus off the East and North Rivers, as well as in every other part of the city, but they appear to be impressed with the idea, that a murder or a robbery is the only occasion where their interference is necessary, Jf the inhabitants of one or two houses, from which refuse has been cast, were fined, as the law directs, we venture to say that one week would not elapse before a very perceptible change would be made in the appearance of our streets. With regard to the way in which the contractors have discharged their duties, or their future proceedings» we shall say no more at present. On the corpora. tion rests the blame, for 1t is their business, in case of any breach of contract, to annul it, and to en- dezvor to get it properly fulfilled. This, also tail- ing, it is their duty to try other and more effective plans to accomplish the desired object. Let every policeman, whose beat 1s found to be a re- ceptacle of filth, be instantaneously dismissed the service. By some means or other, let us hav® clean streets. Let us try if we cannot wipe out the stigma which 18 cast upon us by every city in the Union. Now is the time to accustom the peo. ple to the habit of cleanliness, The cholera, if all other motives be unavailing, 1s looming in the dis- tance, and timely precautions should now be taken against this ternble scourge. It is almost tiresome to be continually endeavor- voring to arouse those whose duty it is to look after the public health, to a sense of their duties. The daily mortality, which silently takes place in the densely populated districts, and which is never set down to its remote cause, is of little avail, and the loud and frequent warnings of the approach of the awful visitant of 1832 have been equally inoperative. For our own part, we have done our duty, and when the cry of “ wolf” has turned out to be fact, and not fiction, thie public will know where the responsibility rests for a iarge portion of the calamitous results. Svgamen Nonrnerner.—This steamer arrived at an early hour Tuesday morning, with the mail, anda large number of passengers, from Charles- ton, two days ahead of the land route. vather, U. S. jonham, U.S, Engin ; Rev. H. Adams, Mas- Hallett, Queen of the West; F. G. Grund, Capt, MoGruder, U.S. Artill, American ~ Dr, Simpron, U.S. Arm A Dr. Haywood, do. City—Maj_ D Twile, U.S, Navy; ae i Hill, U.S. A.; F. EB. Patter. son, do.; J. 3. Smith, do; Capt, Goldsboroush. U. 8, Navy; A.Bell,do; Gen Cady-ainaer,U.8.A.; Geo Traell, do, ‘Howard—J. G, Tyrer, Va; Mme, and Mile. Mu- rat, Bordentown. Irvinw House—S. ©. Chambers, 8, © ; W. Savage, Philad ; Hon. R. Huntingdon, Connect ; and Mrs. James Gordon Bennett, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Swaine, Philad ; R. C. Spier, St, John, N. B. Col. Hamilton, Waterfelt, Gen, Taylor was to visit Pass Christian on the 11th inst., and great preparations were made for a good re- ception, bail, illuminations, ke, rae the arrivals at the Congress Hall, Albany, Ps pth Plas Hard at the Astor—Capt. Army; Hi. B on the 17th inst, were the beth Fee a 8 Gea. Worth and family, Capt. Sprague and family, Maj. Leo! JeDougald, Georgia; Gen. Leslie Coombs, icky ; Ex-Gov. W. Ti. Seward. Among the arti: at the Delavan House, were th following distinguished offic f the U.S. A., Col, Andrews, Maj. A. 8. Bennett and family © Larned, Maj, Sewell and family, Captain Marchant, and Lieut. 1. N. Palmer, Mra Patrick Bernam, of Hartford. Ct., gave birth to four children on last Friday night—three girle and ® Le The mother and one of the childrem died the following morning. ‘The Position of Mangum and Berrien. ‘Wasurneton, Sept. 19, 1848. Senators Mangum and Berrien publish a card in the Jntellegeucer this morning, contradicting the rumor of their intention to support Cass and But- ler for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States. They both remain strong friends of Taylor and Fillmore. Rallroad Accident. Syracuse, Sept. 19, 1848, As the train of cars were going West, this eve- ning, they were followed by an engine, which rua into the rear car, near Auburn, breaking two or three of the others badly. One man was seriously injured, and some half dozen others more or less scalded and bruised by the accident. Accident.Suicide, Puravetruia, Sept. 19—10 P. M. Charles Young, a lad, fell into the wheel house of the steamboat Wave, yesterday, on her return from Burlington, and was immediately crushed to death, The wheel sunk. Jacob Mann, of Schuylkill, committed suicide early this morning; in Marshall street, by blowing out his brains with a pistol. He was at the time in the custody of the sherifl’s officers. Yellow Fever in New Orleans, New Organs, Sept. 18, 1848, The yellow fever 1s gradually decreasing. ‘The Ohio River. Pirrssuren, Sept. 18, 1848. Three feet water in the Ohio, and rising. Cuanrceston, Sept. 19, 1848. #4 The Southerner arrived at the wharf, at seven o’clock, Tuesday morning. She left New York on Saturday, Sept. 16, at four o’clock, P. M. Markets. New Onceans, Sept. 18.—8 P, M.—The cotton market continues steady, with sales of 2000 bales. Flour rules firm, with fair demand. We notice sales of 1,100 bar- rels choice Illinois and St. Louis brands, at $500 a $525. In corn there is considerable doing, and sales have been wade of 16,000 bushels, at 52e. a 6c. Lard jsheld firmly, with sales of 2,000 kegs handsome, at Ie. a 10340. New Onceans, Sept. 19.—The cotton market conti- pues steady We quote fairat 6%(c. Moderate sales ef Ilinois flour were made at $5. Wheat is dull at 75c, Corn remains firm and in fair request at 62a 55c. Mess pork is selling in a small way at $13. Sales of sugar at 3e., and lard, in bbls., at Sa 830, Battimonx, Sept. 19—There was but little done in our markets to-day, and prices, generally, « ere without change. We quote Howard street flour, at $5 37%; and prime red wheat, at $1 04 a $1 07. Aunaxy, Sept. 19.—Receipta by canal within the past twenty-four hours : Flour, 5.700 barrels; wheat, 4.000 bushels ; corn, 8,200 ditto ; barley, 2.700 ditto, ‘The flour market was steady in the ‘sales of 2,000 barrels, including the various Western brands, at a $5 871g; the former figure for out of order, grain no transactions were reported ; dealers waite ing later advices. Burrato, Sept. 19,—Receipts within the past twenty- four hours : Flour, 6.000 barrels; wheat. 34,000 bushels; corn, 22,000 ditto. The market for flour was steady, and prices firm, Transactions reach 3,000 barrels, at $4 87%, Wheat—We notice sales of 8,000 bushels Ohio, at $1. The operations in corn reached 5,000 bushels, at 45 a 47 Theatrical Musteal, Park Turatke.—The gorgeous ballet of “ Esmeral- da” was performed again last evening before a crowd ed house, and received with an enthusiasm difficult to be described. The ballet, we must say, went off in a very brilliant manner, and every thing worked even better than the night’ before. “Every scene, every | dance. and every performer was applauded to the echo, | andthe choregraphy of each pas appreciated as it de: served by all the cognoscenti with the graceful art of Terpsicore. Ma’me, Monplaisir, at the head of her talented aides, was, at every one ofher dances, received with rapturous plaua@its,and fragrant Jougnets ; her tours de forces, were as starting as tasteful and grace- ful. The style of her dancing, belongs to that class which make at once a deep impression, and take every one as by astorm, It shines by its finished polish, elegance, and expression, and those qualities which make their impression on’ the mind at the first sight ; and the mort convincing proof of their * taking,” de rives from the fact which is given by the numerous per- formances in which she has appeared since her arrival inthiscountry. M'me M. in her pas de deur with M. M., performed aguin the most wonderfal feats of ronds de jamtes and poses, which have ever been witnessed anywhere, She displayed in it more than her wonted accomplishment and triumph over the difficulties of her gracetul art. ‘The costumes ot Mme. M., were as becoming as they were clever, She was, in a word throughout greeted with well earned shouts, and called forward at the conclusion of the ballet. M. Monplaiser, himself, achieved. also, a great triumph, and we must praise bim, not only asa dancer, but also as a maitre de ballets, for he portectly follows the steps of M. Bartholemew, ‘his father-in-law, who has been, and is still, the most skilful metteur en scéne of the old continent. ‘The pretty Mise Anna Bulan, Miss St Clair, and Waligrave, Messrs Corby, Grossi, and Cornet, shares algo theit part of appreciation, and the corps de boltet assisted these artists with more skill thaa ever before The pageantry of “ Esmeralda,” ia ia- deed very fine, the costumes very accurate, but the rcenery, which we have closely examined, is not very exact; the towers of Notre Dame principally. It must be repainted: this is the only stain.” in the whole baliet, Any how, we must award Mr. Hamblin great commendation for the style in which he ‘has brought out this spectacle, which will fil! his elegant theatre for a long time. Bowery Tuxatne.—The interesting drama of “The Conspirators” was again performed iast evening, ba- fere a large audience, and it went off with much credit to all concerned in it. Mrs. Jordan, as the Princess Elizabeth, was much applauded, and the energetic and effective manner in which she rendered the fine lan guage of the part, was truly a splendid piece of acting J.H Hall, N. B Clarke, Smith, Warden, and the other performers, all did fall justice to their respective parts, Altogether the piece gave great satisfaction. The dancing of Signora Ciocca and Signor Neri,and the very successful drama of the “Destraction of the Bas- tile’? concluded the evening's entertainments. The en- tertainments which are nightly presented at the Bowery are of the most interesting kind. and the pa- tronage whichis nightly extended towards the house is a proof of how the public appreciate the efforts of the manager. To-night, for instance, there will be pre: sented noless than four different entertainments, viz: an interesting drama, in which those very clever chil- dren, the Misses Dennin will appear; the elegant danc- ing of the fascinating and lovely Signora Clocea; and the graceful Signor Neri. two of the best dancers on the Ftage: the splendid spectacle of the “Destruction of tie Bastile;”’ and the laughable farce of “Jenny Lind”? This is certainly variety enough for one evening, and sufficient to please the tastes of all. The “Destruction of the Bastile,” or the dancing of Signora Ciocca, are either of them worth the price ofadmission, The city is at present full of strangere; to them we would say that the Bowery isa sight they ought not to omit seo. ing during their stay among us. Broapway Tuxatne.—Mr. Forrest appeared last evening at this beautiful theatre, in the popular part of Jack Cade, in the tragedy of that name, In the rapge of his favorite characters, there are few #0 well adapted to the exhibition of the really great powers he poresses. The play abounds in passages of terse, vigorous eloquence, and the sentiments put in the mouth of the principal cha: ard delight an American ing elicited the warmest applause. In such parts ns Jack Cade, he must always be successful, At the close of the second act, where he devotes Lord Say to death, his masterly declamation drew down abi piause, which was renewed again and again. a the curtain; and in the dying scene he even surpassed his previous efforts. We eldom reen Mr Forrest to more advantage. He was very well sustained by Mr. Dyott, as Clifford, and Miss F. Wallack, as Marianne, To-morrow evening Mr. Forrrest appears in Othello, with an excellent cast of characters, embracing the D of Dyott as Iago, Mies #. Wallaok as Desdemo- na, and Mrs, Abbott, as Emilia, Narionay Turarne.—This house retains a most tremendous run of patronage every evening, Last night it was filled in every part,a very short time after the doors were opened, and we are sure that, in the courte of the evening, enough applicants for admission left the door, unable to get a glimpse even of the stage, to have filled the house on any ordinary occasion, jormances consisted of the farce of the “Dumb Mr. Grattan taking the part of the Irish dragoon, O'Smirk, with much success, Mr. G, isa good Irish actor. and is very popular. ‘The performances were for his benefit as author of the dramatic adaptation of the “ Mysteries and Miseries,’ which drama was played with its usual euccess. There is no prospect of this dramaever palling on the public taste, if we can fr any judgment by the crowds that go to eee it overy evening, aod it i* more and more applauded every night its acted. The “Pretty Girls of Stillherg” con- cluded the evening's performances, It is a most amusing piece, and the picturesque appearance of the regiment of pretty girls, and their admirably correct military manwuvring, elicited immense applause from dience, Thi till the man z rless, On the contrary, he has announced reveral new pieces as being in preparation. and they will be produced with great splendor, To-night, » capital bill will be present For the particulars of it, we refer to our list of amusements, Nrnuo’s, Aston Prace.—We have seldom seen #0 fall @ house in this fashionable theatro, as Inst evening, when it was*crowdd to excess, “London Arsurance’’ was the principal piece, and was presented by a highly talented and effective cast. The part of Sir Harcourt Courtley, by Mr, H., Placide, was sustained with influite ability "The antiquated Condon fop was Hence, Mr, Forrest's act~ shown off to life, and the entire personation was rich d graphic in the extreme He was vehemently piauded through Dazsale, by Vendenhoff, wasan excellent performance; and \:ark Meddle, by T. Piacide, smashing that and | NIV ORE HERALD, RES Se See oe] TP TELE eco ee a] ee cleverness. She n opinions admirable style and manner in meres hg part; Dolly, by John Sefton, added much'to the enter- tainment. jiblo’s is decidedly the most superbly fitted sp theme in our city, and presents an array of high attractions, just now, that must insure it # con- tinuance of that bic wag to which it is justly entitled. ‘The bill for this evening will be found to embrace the highest talent of the day. 7 Buxrton’s Turarre.—The entertainments last night at this theatre, were the same as on the previoug evening, and if repeated for many evenings to come, with one exception, would not pall upon the public appetite. The new lyric drama of Comus, which we have repeatedly noticed, is one of the most beautiful ieces ever presented toan audience, The poetry of Milter the music of Handel, and the admirable group- ing, dancing, and varied movements of the performers, together with the properties, scenery, &c., constitute one of the most magnific: gorgeous, and delightful ecmbinations that could be produced to please the eye, or captivate the ear. This was followed by the farce entitled, “Seeing the Elephant,’’ which is about the poorest, worst connected, and most miserable effort over yet made, to show off the deceptions practised by the “ knowing ‘ans,”’ upon innocent and unsuspecting countrymen. It was a pity to see such a beautiful subject spoiled. The writer of itis under infinite Cg ep Mr. Jordan, who, in the character of Tim Wiggins, got for ita splendid reception. He, and Mr. Johnson, as Pete Slickens, kept the house ina roar of laughter. The grand ballet ef the ‘Spirit of the Air, or the North Wind,” concluded the entertainments; and when it is known that those splendid pantomimists, the Lehman family, and M, J. Marzetti, sustained the charac- ters, it ie hardly necessary to add that it was well acted and’ well received. Mile. Mathilde, Mlle. Adelaide, and M. Marzetti. elicited great applause by dancing several of their favorite dances. A new farce is in rebeareal, Burton is determined not to be outdone. Tanernsacte—Tux Moravians.—This sweet band of vocalists give their last concert at the Tabernacle, this evening. The receipts are for the benefit of M’lle Lovarny, who richly deserves a bumper. For the three weeks they have been here, they have gained every night in public estimation, and this being positively their last appearance, as they open in Boston on Mon- day next, itis hoped that those who have been de- lighted by the sweet and plaintive warblings of M’lle Lovarny, will attend her benefit this evenin, Campnent’s Mixstrets,—These singers are creating the greatest furore among the New Yorkers. Al! hands are going to hear them, and every one declares after hearing them, that they are the most inimitable Ethiopian singers that have ever sung. The perfect harmony of their voices, the excellence of their instru- mental music, and the tout ensemble of their concerts, is most sohebing end, amusing. We recommend all to go and hear them, Gnanp Concert ox Bruatr or THe Fuencu Bene. youent Socrety.—This annual festival which is every year one of the nfost fashionable, as well as one of the mest charitable events of the season. will take place on Friday next. at the Tabernacle, and will undoubtedly be attended by many. We understand.with a great deal of plensure, that the talented French singer, M. and Mme Laborde. have volunteered their services and will appear, It will afford great pleasure to the French population of New York, who, we regret to say, have not been very assiduous at the performances of these distinguished singers at Niblo’s. The American night- ingale, Miss Northall, will also display the sweet notes of her organ; and we regret to say that Madame Pico, who had kindly volunteered her services, has been suddenly taken by abad cold, by which she has and will be prevented to comply with her and Mr. Fry’s benevolent wishes This is to be regretted. Messrs. Novelli, the great Italian basso. and the twin artists Arditi and Bottesini will perform also for the benefit of the indigent of the French nation. Great credit 1s due to the above named performers, who will be cer- tainly rewarded by numerous plaudits and thanks from their delighted hearers. Political Intelligence. LOUISIANA, The New Orleans Bee (whig) of 8th inst., enys :— The distant reader may desire to know something of the progress of the good cause in the “ Sugar State.” — ‘Woe can assure our friends that everything looks bright and cheering. So far as the city of New Orleans is concerned. the strongest possible reasons exist for the belief that Gen. Taylor will obtain an overwhelming majority. In 1840. New Orleans gave Gen. Harrison 933 majority. and in 1844, she gave 414 to Henry Cla sible contingenc: the majority for Gen. ‘Taylor will fall below that of Harriton in 1849, and we have well-founded hopes that it will exceadtt. The locofoeos concede us from three to five hundred in the city; the whigs claim two thousand. It will be nearer the whig than the democratic estimate. From the country our advices are equally gratifying. The contest in the interior of the State is marked by greatanimation and excitement, The leading cham- p:ons of both sides have taken active parts in tho can. ‘vase, and are “stumping it’ diligently, We have be- fore usa mass of letters. embracing a correspondence from fully three-fourths of the parishes. The tone of these letters is uniformly confident and cheering. ‘The enemy may boast and brag as they please, but we know that in almost every parish ia Louisiana the whig ticket will poll a far heavier vote than that given in 1844. The north-western district, which want dead | against us then, will exhibit changes almost of them- selves sufficiently numerous to ensure our triumph. We speak by the card, and cannot possibly be de- ceived, unless the opinions of the coolest and most clear-headed whigs in the State are absolutely worth. less. The friends of the whig cause may remain per- fectly satisfied that the six electoral votes of Loui- siana will be cast for Taylor and Fillmore. GEORGIA. Colonel James W. Jackson. of Savannah, is the de- mocratic candidate for Congress in the Ist district of Georpia, Hon, Thomas Butler King is the whig cau- jate. NEW JERSEY. The demoorats of the third Congressional district of New Jerrey. bave nominated Iraac Wildrick, of Warren county, as their candida:e for Congress, PENNSYLVAN: Wie Nosuwation —Jasper E. Brady, of Franklin county. the prerent representative in Congress from the eighteenth district, has been nominated for re- election by the whig conferees. Tavion Mertixe at Cnanirstox, 8. C.—A great Taylor meeting was held at Charleston on the evening of the 14th inst. Among the speakers’ names, appears that of the Hon. J. E. Holmes, who made the speech of the evening. Asotnen Tavion ann F: work Frac.—* The Or- leanian,” which is the public and official organ of the Third Municipality, New Orleans, has thrown neu- trality aside, and hoisted the flag of Taylor & Fillmore. re High Bridge—This wonderful work Is now nearly completed; they are now preparing to let the water throuzh the coffer dam, ‘Strangers shonld not leave the city without visiting this wonder of the world, ‘Wigs and Toupees.—Ali persons wishing » superior Wig or Scalp should not tail to call at BACHELOR'S manufactory, No.2 Wall street, before purchasing elsewhere, and tee his new invented Wigs rinéqualled for lightnoag, natura) ap- pearance, and durability. N. B.—Private rooms for fitting Wiss. Wm. H. Beebe & Co., Hatters, 156 Broad- way, New York, and No, 138 Chestaut street, Philadelphia, are now selling their fall (stvle of Gents’ fine Moleskin and Beaver Hats, and what they particularly desire is, that every geutleman Vine ing, or about to purchase, a Hat, will take the trouble to ook at it, so that he may know precisely the kind of [at he is about to wear. A beautiful assortment of Reaver and Castor received ages from Paris, will be found at their establish. it. A'so, Ladies’ and Misses’ Caster Bonnets aadies’ Riding Hats and Caps, Gents and Ladies’ Riding Gloves, Umbrella Canes, Portmanteuas, &e.. Ke. A Fact Worth an Ocean of Poetry.—The subscriber having no occasion to resort to rhyme, because he has abundant reason to fee! assured that the public, in business mat- ters, ere satisfied with matters of fact, taker pleasure in an nonneing that he is still onabled to furninh the finest quality of Silk Moleskin Hats, of the latest fall fashion and most recent improvements, at the low price of Four Dollars. ‘These tate are, in all respects, equal to thore sold by other Broadway five dollars, J.N. GENIN, 214 Broadway, Cheap Light—J. 0. Fowler has just recetved acheice Int of Sperm Candles, which he is offering at 31 cents I! also superior bleached Lamn Oil at 75 cents a alton; ho has alee cheap Sugars in any quantity. His stores are Nos. 250 and 428 Greenwich, te, The Plumbe National vaguerrean Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray stroct, i< the most interesting place In Rey. Those who have not visited this gallery, rhould not twrego the pleasure that The gollection of plotures is by far the largest and best im the Untted ates. rumor, that Knox rupplies anrstablirhment iu Broadway with his tezutifol Hats, which are there disposed of at SS cach, His oustomers are so rapidly increasing, that he finds grevt difficulty in producing a mfticient number of Hate to eatisty thir de-anesl, an he dees not, nor ever will, chargo mory than § Strangers in town can find Knox at his old post, (28 Ful Compound ot ufvotured by the American Insively by Wn. re New York, arid 138 Chasm atroet, Gutta Fercha, for Hatte Gutta Perehs Company, & Co, Hatters, 156 Bro Philadelphia, dnd by William 'T, Cook, Hattor, at band 17 Court street, Boston. The subscrilers having fully tested the merits of cto, ns manufactured by the American Gutta Percha entirely eaticfied of its great superiority ine hitherto used in the manuficture of pplying Se practically x thoirmayutactory. ‘They h y ¢iscovered & now method of making a Seed L rnich, far superior to any varnish which has ever been used liy hattera.’ This is ured in connection wish the Gutta Pereba Com. pound, and the result is, that the Yody of the hat is rendered much lighter, eofter, and more, elast'e, while itadds materially articly will be gold ex to snit the trade, and will ry part cf the Union, npon the receipt of or ders, addgesed post paid to, the subsaribers, mt 150 Broadway, New York, and 198 Chesnut strect, Philadelphia, or ty Wm. Cook, 15 ond 17 Court street, Boston, . tien Of the Gutta Perclia Compound. and the Sead Tac Varnish, with the mele of preparing a new size to be apy " previons to the syplication of of the Compound, ag practisnd by he subseriters in their manufactory, will he furnished to all pur he proper to rem hough the hat is Ad by the use of the m meas the Compound, IP Receints for the apy chasers. I materials, the expenso nish, and ‘Size eosts no i Trondway, N.Y, street, phim Mamond PotntedGoid Pens sotd by B. EB. Watson & Co., 15 Wall street, wholesale and retail, at reduced Filles, Geld, Pane and Gold and G:tver exses in every variety, colebrated * jou” Pon sold oxol usively as above. points warranted five years, Gold Pons repai Unredeemed Pledges, from Auction:—Dress and Frock Coats, silk French cloth, made in elegant style, $1 to $10 ech ; ssiinere, $1 to'$4.m pair ; Vests, 80 cents to $8 each. 1000 second: hand Overcoate and Cloaks, tuporb linings, $2 to $14 each, Five Dollar Suit Store, corner of Nassau and Beckman streets, 3 The ‘and Best Place in the City to Get neo Boots, Shore and, Colton seality of Freneh Call Drow Bovina do 88 re ah Gomes Boots, from 33 00 “ Povent s. “ee. MAILS FOR EUROPE. The mails of the steamship Washington close, in. this city, at 10 o’clock this morning. The steamer sails at 120’clock. The Weekly Herélé, with the latest intelligence from all parts of the American continent, and printe® in French and English, will be ready for delivery, in wrappers, at 9 o’clock precisely. Single copies sixpe' COMMERCIAL AFFAIR MONKY MARKET. Tuesday, Sept. 196 P. M. ‘The stock market is becoming daily more depressed, and holders of the weakest fancies know not how soon they may go out of sight, or #0 near it as to be searcely seen. Any depreciation that may take place in the market value of sound dividend-paying securities is of no consequence to holders, unless they wish to realize, as the payments of interest are not affeotel by the ope- rations fof speculators. Holders of good fancies, or those really worth more than they are selling for— those which are daily improving in value—need be under no apprehension, unless they are compelled to realize. Those who have purchased the leading rail- road stocks, used so much for speculative purposes im this market, for investment, need not be alarmed at the decline in prices, for there must soon be # turning: point and an upward movement, which, when it comes, will make up the difference very rapidly. It is very true that they might have supplied thousands at prices below those paid—that they might have saved two or three per cent, and the interest, for a time, om the amount invested ; but that matters nothing when. there is such a wide margin tor an advance, which will be covered as sure as the works represented by the stock are in existence, and continue in active ope- ration. Take the Erie Railroad stock, for instance. No one has any doubt that the market value of this stock will ultimately be as much above par as it is now below ; and, in the meantime, holders will receive six per cent interest on the original cost, and purchasers, at present prices, ten per cent on their investment.— Certain local causes tend to depress prices, but that matters nothing; they do not affect the company or the ultimate produetiveness of the road, being merely Wall street affa' We allude particularly to this stock, because its real value is so well known and the: depreciation has been so great. There are other rail- road stocks in this market, very similarly situated; but. as some of them do not pay interest, and their market. depends more upon the prospective productiveness of the roads, the temporary depreciation is not so sur- prising. It may not be the time to purchase any of these stocks ; that depends upon the views of specula- tors; but it is pretty certain that it is no time to sell unless it be some of those fancies which never had and never will have any value. The sooner holders get rid of these, the better for their pockets } We stated, yesterday, that the government of the United States would pay, on the 27th Oo ober, the cere tificates of Mexican indemnity, issted by the Trea- sury Department. We annex the official notice from. that department:— Certiricares of Mexican Inpemnity, Treasury Derantaent, Sept, 16, 1848, This department haying already anuounced that the holders of certificates of Mexican indemnity, is- sued by it, will be paid on the 27th October next, fure ther notice is issued in respouse to applications ad- dresred to the department, inquiring as to the rule by which interest will be caleulated in the payment of said certificates. This department has decided that the instalments payable by the republic of Mexico, with intercat at. 8 per cent per annum, computed to the day on whicke each was payable, rhall form aggregate sums, on which interest at eight per centum per annum will be allowed from such days respectively, until the 27th day ef Oce tober, 1848, unless sooner paid. Holders of these certificates are requested to forward: them forthwith to the Fifth Auditor of the Treasury, who will duly acknowledge their receipt. It is impor- tant for the ee that their certiticates shopld be: transmilted at af arly day, otherwise the necessary thloulations of imteter it they are presentedat a late day, might prevent theit payment on the day specified by the department, and on which interest will cease, asulready announced. Successful bidders for the loam of 1848, who hold certificates of Mexican indemnity, may, at apy time before the 27th of October next, pre= sent them fer payment, provided they will appropriate the amount payable thereon, out of the Treasury, to- wards the deposit and payment of their subscriptions. Fractious of the amount payable on certificates so surrendered, less than fifty doliars, will be paid in each, as certificates of the loan of 1848 cannot be issued for aless eum than fifty dollars, and the department wilk not issue any certificate including a fractional part oF that sum. The interest on the certificates ofthe loan, issued on the surrender of certificates of Mexican in demnity, before the 27th October next, will commence from the date of such surrender. McCLINTOCK YOUNG, Acting Secretary of the Treasury. Tho net earnings of the Cape Cod Branch Railroad during the months of June, July, and August, amount- ed to $8,091 52, This is over six per ce nt, for the time on the capital stock of the company. ‘The prospect foran increase of business is good, and any increase in the net income will, of course, add to the produc} tiveness of the road, and swell the dividends of the: company. The early estimates of the profits of this: road were that they would net six per cent onits cost, ‘The latest returns of the Banks of Obio, eompared with those made previously, present the annexed results:— Bawxs or Oizo, 4 Feb. 1646. May 1547, May 1948. Aug. 19%, and Discounts. .7791 750 Wisanet ISSoham EASE ‘81, 593 519,308 1,562,406 1ITL270 1,159;12¢ 671.7: BBS 1,317,991 1,687,981 661,525 6,214,336 5005 212 765,218, OT ‘3,356,038 4,767,803 4,199,420 The leading items are divided amon; classes of banks in the State. er ia 2egregate of Notes and Bills Discount By old a ella praia pai « Branches of State Ba “ Independent Banks $12,128,312 92 Aggregate Amount of Gold and Silver, — By old Banks. 57,449 10 © Branches of Poe O87 OG “ Independent Banks. 279,951 9% $2,702 938 1 Aggregate of Circulation, viz. 2 Of Old Banks «$1,807,842 00 1"51633.822 50 <5 900,202 00 $7,031,366 50 Aggregate due to Deposit at From Ola Bank: tari “Branches + $1,378,857 45 + 1,864,953 09 \ 961,118 55 4,199.429.09 Since May Jast, there has been a trining decrease in the circulation and increase in the amount of specie on hand. The line of discounts has fallen off about six hundred thousand dollars. The aggregate movement: of the leading departments has been reduced, and the banks, on the whole, have strengthened their position Up to May, 1848, there banks had, from their com- mencement, been expanding, and we considered an explosion in that State inevitable, unless the inflation of bank credit was in some way arrested. The annexed statement exhibits the movementin the leading department of each bank in New Hamp” shire, on the first of June, 1848, and a comparison o, the aggregates with those of the corresponding periog, in 1847. The variations have been unimportant :— Banks ov New Ha: Su Names of Bai Loans. "Deposit e. Athuelot, . SIPK7HL SLIM ) 6 “ me Piscatajin Rockingham Rochester , Strath Winchester Totals, Jone ‘Totals, Ju Increase, 148 Deereare, 4 ee 9 In addition to these items, t! annexed aggregates :— Amount of debts d ecured by pledge of Value of real estate belonging to banks. . betes 1 Amount due from directors. . 68,330 7% Bills of other banks on hand. Deposits in other banks for redemption ot" 4 ) SAE seseeees SHO415 98 Amount of capital. . i + 2,088,000 00 ‘The mort important feature in this comparison ia the increase in the amount of rpecie on hand. The banks of New Hampshire have, for many yoars past, been exceedingly uniform in their operations, and, we belleve, they confine their loans to the lagiti channels of trade. The banks of the inteclet of Now