The New York Herald Newspaper, October 2, 1848, Page 2

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Aggregate issue in three months,....... ISSUE YESTERDAY +2,092,363 October Ist. Sunday... ., . fin weet ee eee 16,320 The publication of ‘the Herald commenced yeeterday at four elock, and finiebed at seven o’cloc! Buena Vista Victory of Taylor over the Whig Party, General Taylor has conquered the whig party of the North at last. At the last ratification meeting held at Vauxhall Garden, the victorious battle of Buena Vista was fought; andfthe Santa Anna of the whig party, shambling up to the platform to make his adhesion, surrendered bag and baggage, brown bread and galvanism included. The Clay bolters have been all conquered at last, and the principal leaders have given in their adhesion to the nomination of Gen. Taylor, or gone over si- lently to the support of Gen. Cass. The events of the last few days in this metropolis have been fertile in farce, philosophy, and politics. Greely, the brigadier general of the ultra whig wing, en- tertaining the wildest notions on society, govern- ment, religion and beefsteaks, has made his speech, and written his editorial, in favor of Gen. Taylorand his election; and truly he and his oppo- sition might torm the elements of a very attractive exhibition, at sixpence a sight, in the free States. The victory of General Taylor, resolute, without any pledges of magnitude, over the whig party, is probably as great a victory as that of Monterey or Buena Vista over the Mexicans. For years past the whig leaders and w journalists have ex- hibited as much obstinacy, and an equal amount of thick-headedness, as ever was observed in the Mexican government or the Mexican leaders on the other side of the line on the Rio Grande. The whigs, grumbling and growling at every pore, have scrambled up to the support of Gen. Taylor in acertain fashion. Daniel Webster has made his speech; David Graham has put forth his pronuncia- mento; Horace Greeley, with his speech and editorial, mixed in equal proportions, like his mush and milk, and all the rest of the blunder- ing whig leaders, have followed in the same way, arrayed in the same habiliments, and grumble out their declaration to support Gen. Taylor fer the presidency, although they do not like the man or his principles, such of them as they know, or the mode in which he was nominated. Well, who cares, among the great mass of the independent people of tnis country, for the grum- bling and growling wiug leaders and journalists? If they bring a little support to Gen. Taylor, in the North, they will neutralize it to the same extent in the South, by driving voters from his support in that region of country. Such speeches as those delivered by Daniel Webster, and Greeley, and Botts—and, we might even add, the farago of ab- surdity put forth by Gen. Combs—can give but little help to the cause of such a man as .Gen. Taylor, who has been put forth as the representative of the good, sound, simple, ana sensible portion of the American people, and not as the representative of cliques or factions, to carry out certain measures for the advantage of particular individuals, either in the government, or in the legislation of Congress. If Gen. Taylor is to be elected President of the Dnjted States, he will reach that post of eminence RS by mail, for subscriptions, or with adver- | in spite of the blunders, the absurdities, tac bad | measures, and narrow principles, of the modera whig party, as it is called. Even4n giving him his support, the galvanized squash could not help mix” ing with his assistance, a threat of Tylerizing the hero of Buena Vista, if he should have an opinioa of his own, when he reaches the White House- ‘These threats will amount to little, when old Rough and Ready reaches his destination at Washington The position of the respective candidates’ and the state of the Presidential contest, are be- ginning to develope their features to the country Gen. Taylor was first nominated by the intellec- tual and independent portion of the American peo ple, who never would own the authority of clique of epeculators in legislation or in office. Fura Jong time it was doubtful which of the two orga- nized factions into which the country has been for fifty years divided, would take hold of him. At first the democratic party showed symptoms in that direction; but, in consequence of the supe- nior tactics of their po\ticians and leaders, who were opposed to him. he was ousted, and his no™ mination at the Baltimore Convention was defeat’ ed. The strength of his position, the popularity of his character, and the strong feeling exhibited to- wards him by the people of the whole country, persuaded a certain portion of the whig leaders to take him up, in order to try if they could not elect @ candidate that they might call their own, once in a quarter of a century, atleast. Bat the whig Varty can’t elect him, and all the noise and confu- sion that has been created during the last few weeks in this region, by certain troubled spirits, amount to little or nothing, as affecting the gene- ral result. General Taylor's chances for the Pre- sidency can be but litle aided or damaged by either the support or opposition of Webster, Greeley, or Botts, in the way in which they have put their efforts forth We have hopes that Gen. Taylor will be elected President, in consequence of the short space of time that will intervene between this and the seventh of November. We are not certain, however. If ahe clection did pot come on until six months hence, incapacity, and selfishness of the therefroe, of the period between this and the day of election, is the only ground left to us on whieh to hope that Gen. Taylor will be elected, in spite of the unpopularity of the parties who have recent- ly come into his support, The measures and principles of these parties are manutactured by clique of speculators in the large cities, who pos. sess no sentiments in common with the American people, out of those cities, either in foreign or domesue affairs. Atter the adoption of the con- stituti@n, and the second presidency of Washing- ton, the people divided themselves into two great parties. The federalists of that day organized their supporfrs on similar principles and mea- sures, and pretty much from the same source— which were the cause of the defeats of the whig party for the last twenty-five years, with the single exception of Gea. Huarrison’s elec- tion, The democratic party has always pos- sessed more sentiment and more sympathy with the middling and lower classes of the pe: ple, than the federalists, did in the early part of the present century. The same features still distinguish the democratic party; and in all popular contests they manage to out-general the whigs, and to secure the masses of the people, out of the large cities, particularly in the Western and Southern States. The whig journalists and lead- ers of the North assume too much the position of foreign agents, governed by commercial and specu- ative parties, under the influence ot European inte. ests and hence thewant of sympathy always felt for those cliques of politicians, among the great aggre- gate masses of the people throughout the country We are in hopes, however, that the brief space of time allowed by law to conduct this canvass, will be sufficient to prevent the whig leaders from defeating General Taylor, and that is our principal! hope of his success. As to the threats put forth that the whig party would—if General Taylor does not bind to the cliques of the whig leaderg—Tyler- ize him, we are perfectly willing to take ourchances of any party, or any clique of men, Tylerising the old hero of Buena Vista, when he gets into the White House. It is more likely that the boot will be on the other leg, and that the heel of it will be on the neck of those who would invade his con- stitutional rights as chief magistrate of a free people. For Cauirornia.—The golden river of California which has caused so much excitement here and elsewhere, by the value of its pebbles, and the rich species of fishing with which it abounds, has been, or will be, of some service to the merchants in this region. Already, a stir of life is clearly perceptible among the enterprising, both in this city and in Boston, who are determined not to be negligent of the advantages offered in trade by the recent dis” coveries. The market of California for every saleable arti- cle, as is understood by letters and commercial Teports, presents a profitable field for speculation, which, by the way, is not likely to be overlooked. In this port there are now loading for California no less than six vessels, in addition, we believe, to one or two at Boston, bound for the same destination, Three of these are chartered by the government, to transport troops and stores; and one, the steamer Califorma, which leaves to day, destined as a regular mail packet between Callao and the mouth of the Oregon river, touching at the inter- mediate ports. The remaining ships are loading on private account, and will sail during this menth. The impetus thus given to trade and commerce, on the north-west eoast, will tend to increase the facilities for travel, and promote the spirit of emi. gration to the shores of our new terntory. The gold excitement, like all others of a similar cha- racter that have preceded it, may die a sudden deaths but the strong inducements otherwise offer- ed to the mechanic and the farmer, by the richness of the soil and the healthful location of the country, are not, by such an event, in the least diminished. INTELLIGENCE FROM VENEZUELA.—By the bng Mary H. Chappell, from La Guayra and Porto Ca- bello, which sailed on the 9th Sept., accounts have been received that the authorities and people of La Guayra were on the alert, expecting an attack from the squadron of General Paez. The squad- ron of the government passed La Guayra on the 25th of August, to attack the fleet of Paez. The house ot Hellyer & Co. was robbed of $1,400 the night before Captain S. left Porto Ca- bello. We are also in receipt of El Patriota, a Caracas paper, of the 26th August. The chief topic dis- cussed in this paper, 1s the coming election for Vice President of the republic, which 1s to be held in November next, we believe. Antonio S. Guz- man is one of the candidates for this office, and, should he be elected, the revolution, or rather pro- tracted resistance of General Paez’s party to the existing government, will be probably put an end to. It will be remembered that Guzman, was the individual whose pardon, or rather the com- mutation of whose sentence, for alledged treason, by President Monagas, was the immediate cause of the present outbreak; now, should the majority of the people, through the ballot box, elect him to the office of Vice President, it will be proof con. clusive that Monagas’ course in that matter was in accordance with the will of his fellow citizens, consequently Paez’s party will have nothing left to fight about. On the contrary, should he not be elected, a long and protracted struggle, extending probably to the end of Monagas’ official term: some two years and a half more, may be expected. Otthe situation of affairs at Maracaibo,we believe no authentic accounts have been received—all is rumor. The last direct accounte from that place, are tothe 10th August. At that date Monagas’ troops held the town; Paez's forces occupied tne Fort San Carlos, distant a few miles from the city, and his fleet were blockading the Gulf. It is really lamentable that such a magnificent country as Venezuela is by nature, should be so harrassed by these civil commotions. Bermvpa.—Intelligence from Bermuda has been received to the 24th of September. Captain Fos- ter, of the schooner May Flower, was informed that Mr. Mitchel, the patriot, has been suffering severely from sickness, but was recovering. We have papers, but they contain no news. Joun S, Austin Bai.zp.—We alluded yesterday to the case of John S. Austin, in reference to the verdict rendered by the Coroner’s Jury, and that bail would be taken by Coroner Walters tor his appearance when called upon to answer. Accordingly Mr. Walters yesterday set the amount of bail at $10,000, and tie following gen- tlemen: Wm. B. Moffat, Augustus Purday, Eman- uel B. Hart, Benj. Wood and Benj. Hart signed the necessary bonds in the above amount, and Mr. Austin was dicharged from custody, to appear at Court for trial, should the Grand Jury find a bill of indietment against him. Tue Disappearance or Casnren Hanmonn.—The disappearance of Mr. J. L. Hammond, Cashier of the Dorchester and Milton Bank, has not yet been elu- cidated. His accounts, as far as can be ascertained by & partial investigation, are all correct, and no reason why he should absent himself is known. When he left home on Wednesday, he was expected to return the fame day. On Thursday, in consequence of his ab- nce, the Bank remained shut, and his wife started for Hingham, but could find no trace of him. P.8.—A more lengthy investigation of Me. Hammond's accounts fails to, detect anything wrong.—Beston Traveller, Sept 30. Tur Mover Press.—We commence blishing on our first page a graphic description ofthe mam- moth newspapar establishment of J, G. Bennett, Eaq., proprietor of the New York Herald. The publication was written for, and publithed in the Herald, and, strange to say, that though the editor was writing about bimeelf, we know it to be literally trae. It ina subject matter which cannot fail to interest all our yeaderr, the more, as it affords a fine view, in por- *pective, of what the Dispatch office is “bound fo be,” — Cincinnati Dispatch, Sept, 24. sing character are already afloat, in all quarters, der the auspices, and managed by the sublime genius, 6f Mr. Fry. If the musical campaiga of those artists commences in this style, it is v-ry probable that it will end as it did last year—not much to the credit of the managers, in any way in which it can be contemplated. Some of the ru- mors recently given out, appear to be more dis- creditable to the artists than to the manager. Oa inquiry we find there is very little truth in those representations. Tee attempt to impute a trouble- tome dispositioa to Truffi, is, we learn, without the shghtest foundation. Indeed, it would appear that 1f any trouble has broken out among the troupe, it has principally originated in the incompetency of the manager, who 1s new in his position, and who cannot be expected to understand the mate- rials which he has undertaken to manage. Mr. Fry, who has undertaken the management of this new company, has very little knowledge of Italian or of artists, beyond that of a mere spectator, who sits in the pit, enjoys the muste, and criticises the talents of the respective performers, It is said, however, that he 1s merely an agent of some par- ties beliind the curtain, who advanced money for the purpose of organizing the troupe, and that the whole thing is but a speculation, the investment of capital, in the same way asa Wall street broker speculates in stocks. If this be the case, it is very probable that the value of the company and all sense of propriety may be sacrificed to the simple purpose of grasping after a little money, in order to make a dividend. We are sorry to hear these things said of the new troupe, but we much fear that there is a good deal of foundation for those rumors. The attempt made last year in this line, ended in an abortion from similar causes. There were nominal managers, and committee men in the back ground, who managed everything, without rule or order, and all the mismanagement ot whom, the ostensible managers had to shoulder and be responsible for. The coisequence was, that Sanquirico and Patti became the scapegoats of a clique of would be managers in a dark room behind the curtain, who knew nothing about artists or art. If Mr. Fry merely takes the place of Sanquirico and Patti, and is under the secret influence of those who have advanced the funds, we are much afraid that a similar result will take place before the termi- nation of the approaching season, It 1s cer- tain that during the last rehearsal a great dea] of bad feeling was developed, compounded in equal quantiues with music and harmony. We hope, however, that a little prudence and good sense in all quarters, will prevent the enterprise from falling tothe ground before the regular termination of the season, We understand that “Norma” is now in re- hearsal, and will be first brought out in Phila- delphia during the engagement of Mr. Macready atthe Astor Place Theatre. At the termination of this geatieman’s engagement, it is probable we shall have this troupe in New York, and then we shall be able to see and appreciate the probabilities of the campaign. TueratRicats—ArrivaL or Mr. Macreapy.— The arrival of Mr. Macready, the great English tragedian, seems to have created as much excite- ment, in certain circles, and in the fashionable world, as if it had been the landing of Louis Philippe, Louis Blane, or Prince Louis Napoleon. Mr. Macready is a prince in theatricals—he be- longs to the legitimate dynasty in England. During the last few years, a sort of revolution has taken place in theatrical life; the proud monarch of the buskin has been deposed, and now comes, self- banished, to this land of freedom and fine pudding. Mr. Macready 1s, no doubt, a great man; but whether he is as great as he himself thinks he is, or is of larger and more intellectual dimensions than Mr. Forrest, remains to be seen, in the cam- paign of the next six months. The commotion made among theatrtcal mana- gers, to capture Macready, has been quite amusing and interesting. The great managers of this metropolis are undoubtedly Hamblin, Mana and Niblo. They are the potentates of the stage in this region. Each of them, we believe, has been busy in endeavoring to procure an engage- ment with Mr. Macready, for the theatre under his control—but Niblo, the well known and inde- fatigable Niblo, comes out the Napoleon of the managers in this contest, at last. How this vie- tory has been secured by Niblo, is more ¢han we can tell, but no doubt he accomplished his pur- pose by the exercise of his unrivalled genius and great tact for managing men and theatres. The appearance of Macready at the Astor Place Thea- tre, will produce a great sensation in the upper part of the city, and raise the reputation of that establishment far higher than what was conferred on it by the harmony and discord of the Italian opera last winter. The opening of Shaksperian characters in the Astor Place Theatre will create a great furor in that part of the city, particularly as the town is now crowded with strangers from all parts of the country. A new flood of criticism will be let loose on the country at once.. For- rest’s great success at the Broadway Theatre has brought out some critical inquiries to investigate the peculiarities of his style, and the eccentricities of his school. Macready, with much talent and genius in his profession, has also his eccentricities and peculiarities—and those little points that can be made the point of infinite wit and ridicule, will, undoubtedly, be well examined and commented - emyings, &e. at the Park, this evening, when the admirable ballet of “ Eemeraide” will be produced. The mannerin which the distingulsbed artiste who perform in this ballet have heretofore acquitted themselves, and the applause followed their dancing, has indu- of their services in prerented » farce ands burletts. “ Our with which the amusements commence is cast, Messrs Dawson. Chapman, Stafford Misses Rose Telbio and Flynn, sas- taining the principal characters on the In toe afterpiece of “ Forty and Fifty,” Mr. Gilbert will appear ae Mr. Lillywhite, and Mrs. Gilbert as Mra. Lillywhite, the other parts being well cast, Daring the evening the orchestra will play # grand overture, * Le Domino Noir.” A more driightful place to pasa thi can hardly be selected. and the handsome m: which the pieces are put upon the stage at © Old Dru- Ty’? makes the house doubly inviting, especially when the talent of the performers is taken into account, Bowrny Tueatae —There will be a most splendid attraction at this house, this evening, as Shakspeare's celebrated tragedy of “ Coriolanas’’ is to be played This will be the first time that this tragedy has been performed at the Bowery, aud every care has been taken to give it an effective cast. Mr. Hamblin will be the Coriolanus, and well will he enact the haughty Roman, It is a part tor which he is admirably suited; his fine elocution, bis commanding @gure wnd appear- ance, will all unite to make bis representation of this ebaracter 4 fine one. Mr. Hambiro has played with much spirit cnd energy during his present engagement, and all who admire fine acting ought to visit the Bowery now, Of the general getting up of * Coriola- nus,” we are safe in predicting that it will be produced with all the magnificence, in the Way of scenery, &c., for which the Bowery Theatre is 80 justly celebrated. Mrs. Winttanley, Miss Taylor, Mra. Jordan, J. H. Hall, Stevens, Tilton, Winans, aod all the prominent mem- bers of the company, will have parts in this tragedy. Signora Ciocca and Signor Neri will eppear, in the courte of the evening, in one of their elegant dances; and the amusing commedy of “Charles tbe Second” will conclude the evening's entertainments, The house, no doubt, will be crowded. Broapway Tueatne.—The versatile Mr. Collins, who is probably the best Irish comedian in the United States, and who, in addition to his excellence in this line, is also most pleasing vocalist, has been per- forming to very excellent houses at this theatre during the past week, and the management can have no cause to complain of the patronage which has been bestowed. In lively farce, genteel comedy, and the perconation of the Irish gentleman, (which is usually the great sticking point with Irish comedians), Mr. Collins may be said to be unrivalled; and supported as he has been, and {s, by the very excellent stock com- pany at the Broadway, it is reully a pleasure to witness the Very elegant mancer in which the entertainments are got up. The Broadway Theatre is now celebrated tbroughout the Union for the splendor of its arrange- mente, both as regards the accommodations {or visi- tors, the decorations of the house, and the manner in which the stage business is carried on. We need only add that all these features ure kept up at their origi- nal standard, and those who visit this theatre will find our assertions to be strictly correct. To night Mr. Collins will appear as Mr. MoShane, in the amusing comedy of the * Nervous Man, and the Man of Nerve;”’ also as Morgan Rattler. in “ How to Pay the Rent,’ ene the farce of “ Young America’’ will conclude the yL. Nationa, Tuxatne.—The production of a new piece, with all the magnificence which the well known liberality of the manager of this house can devise, will no doubt prove highly satisfactory to the numerous patrons of the favorite National. The piece is + macrald @ stage version of Victor Hugo's celebrated, novel, which affords much room for most elegant dis- lay. The present version of the novel enters more uto the story than any previous one which has been presented to ‘the public; and the dramatic incidents will be finely worked out. Mics E. Mestayer will take the part of the Gipsy Girl, and Mrs. McLean that of Gudule, and Herbert, Taylor, Palmer, &e., wiil all ap- peat. The popular ‘ Mysteries and Miseries of New ork ”’ will aiso be played. This piece is as successful asevr, infact, it is just in the height of its popu- larity; but as there are other new picces to be pro- duced, it will soon be neccesary to lay it aside; there- fore, those who have not yet seen it, had better be The farce of “ * quick about it, Catchin: Heiress ”” will also be played. ‘The accommodations fer visitors at the National are of the first class; t! ox: keepers: are most polite and attentive, and parties going there will meet with every attention; but as the house is 60 fully attended every night, we recommend those who ya good ceats to go early, or secure them during the lay. Nisio’s, —Comedy has been the attraction here lately, and the very talented company have given some of the most clegant representations which have been witnessed for some time in New York. Thetwo Placides played last week, and the “Rivals,” the “ Two Dro- mios,’’ and various other comedies brought them most advantageously before the p-blic, Miss Isabel Dick- inson has likewise created quite » sensation in her favor; she is a dashing actress, and we trust we shall see more of her, To-night Mr. Hackett will appear in his favorite part of the fat knight, Falstaff, in Henry IV. The excellence of his performance of this part is universally acknowled; admirably cast, with Mr, Vandenhoff, Mr. Crisp, Chi eles T. Placide, &c., there is no doubt that it will e performed in most perfect style. The farce of the “ kton Boy,” in which Miss Diokimson is so excellent, will likewite be played. The great charm of the enter- tainments at Niblo’s is the admirable manner in which the various parts in a piece are distributed among competent actors, thus avoiding those glaring inequal- ities which are apt to occur when there is but one star, surrounded by @ company of mediocre talent. Mr. Macready will appear at Niblo’s on Wednesday even- Es It will be the great theatrical event of the week. Bunton’s Toeatre.—The excitement in favor of this elegant house keeps up, and the very entertain- ingamusements which are got up, are certainly most admiral During the past week, “Dombey and Son” has again been the attraction, and Captain Cuttle, Mr. Toots, Jack Bunsby, and all the dramatis per- sone of thls most successful drama, have been Wel. comed with the immense applause which has always been bestowed on it from the very first time that it was produced. Of the excellence of the actors in this piece, we need not speak—Burton, Brougham, Ray- mond, &c., are 0 thoroughly 1d d with their re- bcp parts, that they will ys be looked on as the great originals. To-night, » new drama, in two acts, called the “Toodies,” will be produced. Mr. Burton, Mrs, Vernon, Mrs. Knight, Mr. Lynne, Jor. dan. Hamilton, Raymond, will all appear. From the way the piece is cast, it will be admirably acted, and no doubt it is an interesting piece, not have got it up. will be played next. or Burton would “The Capture of Captain Cuttle”’ Of this laughable sketch, we need only v4 it is but second to ‘“Dombey and Son. The farce ‘oor Pillicody’’ will also be played. Burton will also appear in this piece. Thus, the bill for to- night is one of the best yet procuced at this house. Cunisty’s Minstrets will once again resume their seats at Mechanics’ Hall this evening, after an absence of some weeks, during which time they have been mak- ing @ most successful tour to the westward. They come back in fine spirits, and full of good songs, witty Their dances, Cepia and all their upon, for certain, before his engagement is con. cluded. Mr, Forrest has many friends, ardent, burning friends, in this region, and they will not permit Macready to pass through his approaching engagement, without a most searching criticism on his style and mode of dealing with Shaks- peare. We expect a great deal of amusement and interest in theatrical matters for the next month. Movements of Individuals, General Taylor arrived in New Orleans on the 20th ult., from Pass Christian, and took parsage for home on the Belle Creole. The General will remain at Baton Rouge until the Presi: tial election. His family aecompany him, Lieutenant Legs nage of the 4th Infantry, was in son New Ork 20th ult, He wasin all the Mexi- ‘ingle exception of Buena Vista, i ington Dixon is again in trouble in New Orleans. He was badly beaten becatse he re- fured to write a political song. Ex-Governor McNutt has returned from his north- ern tour, and arrived at his residence, near Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. W. P. ©. Barton, long etanding in the 28th ult. & surgeon of eminence and Navy, was in Buffalo on the D. 8. Dickinson was in Buffalo on the 28th ult., om & political tour. ‘The Secretary of War has eturned to Washington. Jobn Tyler, jr. has become a ular temperan orator. He was to delives en addreve at Portomouth, a. Major Jobn P. Gaines, who has dangerously ill, at his residence, is now rapidly recovering. Col. Braxton Bri was in L 16th ult. ees in Laneaster (Pa) on the Gi been seriously if not in Boone county, Ky., Foote has returned to Mississippi, Fiont ar 4 Porrrica Meeting. —At a political meeting in Fauquier county, Va., on Sati jay, 16th instant, @ difficulty arose between Enos Payne and Samuel Smoot, which resulted in twice with a knife, which caused his death during the night. Payne surrendered himself to the civil au- thoriti id being acquitted by an ini t, was released from oustody, a er ta Smoot being stabbed New Artic.e or Exrort.—Dousman & Co. ship- by the propeller Bepublic, for Buffalo, on Thursda. Yoo besrele’pa verized bones. ‘They are destined for the New York market, and we: tablishment in the fifth ward, whic into cperati opie at an has recently gone — Milwaukie Sentinel, Sept. S. Fatat Lear.—A young man by the name of Munn, jumped over the bank of the Genesee river, at Mt. Morris, on Sunday morning, and was instantly dashed to pieces. The precipice, at the Int from which he leaped, is about fect high. ‘The young man bed been slightly insane for or years, and for several wi past had been noticed to be worse than usual, but no one apprehended ge rash an aot. Rochester American, amusing addenda to the regular concert of tae evening are all as racy as ever, and many new additions have been made to them ; F0 thet now ines are prepared to ive even more tatisfeotion than before. Their aston- itching success for ten successive months here, has not made theta careles; on the contrary, they are deter- mined to keep up with the times, and if possible, add to the great reputation they have achieved for them- felves, Net vitcaca rare soe ce os even tenor of eir Way, and every e' ing they sing toa crowded house. indeed if thelr concert room were twice as large as it fs, still they would have it filled. They are moet elegant singers and the dancing of Mr. Lake Weet is indeed most graceful, though it is called in the bills “ burlesque.” They are now about to com- mence the ninth week of their concerts; and, from all appearances, they will have a long run yet before the Public will let them go. Miss Miantest and Levasseun’s beautiful pilosophi- cal entertainment, which is given every evening at the New Room in Broadway, is attracting the atten- tion of the public, and we were glad to hear that the exhibition was well attended last week. It is one of those things which is peculiarly interesting to you! folks, as well as to ‘children of a (sid wth.” and family parties oun find no more ful plnce’ of re- sort. oe Seriacar eres jigls 4 varied,—astro- nomy, clarvoyance, slight of hand, sin; experiments in patural magic, will all be introduced” Mr.ovron.—This house is well patronised; the en- tertainments aro genteel and well played; the singing, dancing, &c., of the Virginia Serenaders is well wort! # vieit; and as the performanc luded by 10 o'clock, families wishin, @ Melodeon can do so without the inconvenience of heing kept out Mrs. E, 8. Conner are in St. Louis. The Moravians are in Boston. The Kilmiste famtiy are in Portland. ‘The Sable Brothers are in Pittsburg. Malone Reymond, wife and daughters, were in Buf- folo on the 29th ult. A German theatre is being erected in Cincinnati. The German population in that city is upwards of twenty thousand, ‘The Charleston (S. ©.) Theatre, it is expected, will open about the Ist of November, under the mai ment of the new lessees, Robinson & Eldi tend to combine the attractions of th jo-drama with equestrian performances. The Vien Chil- dren have been engaged: which, united with the opera and a corps d’baliet, will present varied attraction. Mr. Macready, it is also stated, will be engaged during the course of the rearon who in- = Sporting Intelligence. A regatta on the St Lamrence, below Quebee, had asad termination last Saturday. ‘The wind was blow. ing fresh, and three of the boats contending for the prize were upret. The crews of two were picked up by rmall boats, but of the third only the mate was saved, ‘The Mercury says, that up to the time of going to press it was rot known how many were drow tied. ‘The New Orleans Crescent of the 22d ultimo, says : The mail failed yesterday beyond Charleston, not a very unurual circumetance about these times, How- ever it’s nothing after we get used to it. The Savannah Republican of the z6th ultimo, says : No mail on Sunday evening North of Charleston. THE ELECTIONS TO-DAY. The States of Florida aud Georgia hold their annual elections to-day. GEORGIA. The election in the State of Georgia, which takes place this day, the first Monday in October is, for eight members in Congress. The present delegation, it is kno is equally divided, viz., four democrats, and four whigs. The following are the candidates for the election, to-day, in the respective districts:— ist. Counties Whigs Democrats. atbam, &c...*T'. Butler King, Jos. W. Jackson, 2..Muscogee, &e Jas. 8. Calhoun, M. J. Welborn, 8. .Bibb. Pike, &c..,, Allen T Owen, John J. Carey, 4..Newton, &e . J.N.Williameon H. A. Haralson, 5. .Cass, Cobb, &e.. Jas M. Calhoun, Thos.C. Hackett, 6, .Clark, Hall &c.. Jas, W Harris, *Hor Cobb, jreene.Jones.&e*A H Stephens, Joseph Day, % 8, Richmond, &c .. *Rebert Toombs, And. J. Lawson. * Members ot the pretent House, There districts, at the last Congressional election, two years since, viz., October, 1846, voted as follo' Distric Democratic. Whi, oe +» 8,82 + 5,202 vee 4,083 Democralie majorit; This was a very light vote, but gives some idea of the state of parties im the recpective districts, The vote for Governor, lavt year, 1847, stoi Towns, (Dem) . Clinck, (Whig)... 06. Democratic majority,. This 15 the highest vot polie 0 Governor, and show parties to be remarkably near balanced, The vote of che eight distrieta, on members of Congress, in October 1844, a month previous to the Presidential election, was as follow Districts. at Democratic. sees S024. Bivves 2 3)300 Total. .e....00., 40024 38,304 Democratic majority, 2.320 ‘The result of this vote, in 1844, greatly cheered the democrats, und alarmed the whigé. As a premonitory symptom that the State would vote for Polk and Dai- las. The whigs, however, denied that the congres- vote was @ fair test,” asserting that the whigs not out in their strength in the Cherokee coun- ties, where the heavy democratic majorities were ob- tained. But the democrats claimed the State, and the result in November showed they were right; the vote fer electors then standing thus Polk 44,147 Clay. 42;100 Polk's majority... ..sesee see eees 2087 The recapitulation, in 1844, is as follows:— DEMOCRATIC VOTE. Congres: President. Increase. MOORE 6s 4cvr%>» oS SOVMMTRT si y)?s/s 4600 6 ohne VARIED: Wiig yor. Congress. President. Increase. BBBOM. 6 66.0 6 0's'sv0 6 08 ABIOO. oc eisee ss o.0 ve 8,196 Difference of increase or gain in favor of the whigs, on the vote for President in November, over the Con- gressional vote in October—only 273—being equal to the difference in the democratic majorities on President and on the Congress tickets. It is probable that General Taylor will run from 8,000 to 5,000 better than the whig Congress tickets, FLORIDA. An election is also to be held to-day in Florida, fer a member of Congress, Governor, and members of the Legislature. The present Congressman, Mr. Cabell, is a whig, elected in 1846, by the following vote: Cabell, (whig) Kain, (dem.) , Cabell’s, (whig) maj e present Governor, Wm. D. Morely, is a d crat—the precent legislature is whig, by a considerab! majority. Candidates for the present electioa:— Whig. em. Governor. Thomas S. Brown, Wm. Bailey. Congress. +Edward C. Cabell, Wm. -P, Duval. NEW YORK. The bunkers of the 16th Congressional district have nominated D, D. Campbell, of Montgomery county. ‘The barnburners bave put up P. H. Cowen, of Saratoga. ‘The whigs nominate on the Sth. The whigs of the 17th Congressional district have nominated Henry P. Alexander, of Hekimer county. The democracy of the Plattsburgh district, N. ¥., have nominated William Hadding, of Clinton county, for Congress. The colored men of Cortland county have nomina- ted the Rev. Samuel Ward, f. m. c., for the Assembly, MASSACHUSETTS. Stephen C. Phillips, of Salem, the free soll candi- date for Governor, political address at Roox- port, on Monday evening last. We learn, that in the course of his remarks, he stated that if Henry Clay had been nominated by the Philadelphia Convention, he should have been with the whigs now.—Gloucester Telegraph. Charles Hudson has been re-nominated for Congress, by the whegs of the Worcester district, Robert Rantoul, jr, has been nominated for Con- gress, by the democrats of the second «istrict. RHODE ISLAND. [From the Providence Transcript, Sept. 28.] The friends ef free soil in this State ha’ t length broken the ice, by their convention held in this city yesterday. The convention was respectable for its number, but more respcctable for the character of ite delegates, amongst whom were men of intelligence and moral worth, all of whom were strong and zealous and progressing cause of free soil; all of whom were cordial supporters of Martin Van Buren and Charles Francis Adums; all of whom. subscribed to the Buffalo Convention platform, and were resolved to “fight on and fight ever, until a triumphant victory shall reward their exertions.” There ‘was as full an attendance at the convention and mass meeting as might have been expected under all thecircumstances, and our readers will give us the credit of not havin, given them encouregement of a great gathering, se | will recollect our reasons for not expecting it.’ But Mel reas of free soil are well satistied with this be- ginning. The convention was held on the 27th inst., and was called to order by B. E, Borden, Esq., of Cumberland, and Dr. Hiram Cleveland, chosen chairman, for the porpose of organization, and John H. Willard and B. . Borden, appointed secretari: It was voted to examine the credentials of de gates, after which committee cf one from each town represented, was ap- pointed to nominate candidates for electors to besup- ported by the friends of Van Buren, Adams, and free fate the approachin; tion. During the absence of the nominating committee, the convention was ad- dressed by Thomas Steere, Elder Cheeney, and Mr. Redlon. @ convention then adjourned until two o'clock P.M. At two e’clock P.M., the convention was called to order by the chairman, and the nominating committee renorted the mames of the following persons ks officers of i id. Secretaries—Thomas Steere, Lauriston Hall. The following communication was then received by the convention :— Paovivence, Sept. 27th, 1848, tue Liserty State Conven- TIO} hereby tender to the libert; party of Rhode Irland, the resignation of our mominetion, for elec- tors. of President, &c., made by the liberty conven- tion in March last. JOSEPH VEAZIk, ASA SISSON, Jr. GEO. H. CHURCH, STEPHEN BENEDICT. The committee appointed to present names of per- sons to be chosen as Presidential Electors, to be sup- ported by the friends of free scil in this State, reported iat oseph Voasie’ Provid . Josep] le, lence ; 2. Stephen Benedict, Smithfield ; 8. Asa Sisson, Jr., Coventry; 4. George H. Church, North Kingstown, rm Fe ny prooaen Cm da ,? ier ety aes us . Carr, New; ; 3. Hosea by, Scituate ; 4, Charles Perry, Westerly, herman wi ly adopt ‘hich report was unanimous! ted. Stephen Benedict, of Smithfield, declined kis nomi- panes mee aetna in his stead of John ‘olf, |, who was upon unanimous); nominated by the convention. x2 . The following gentlemen were appointed State’s Committee Walter R. Danforth, Providence ; Abrahim Pa: ditto. ; John H. Millard, North Providence bi x wi To tHe Cuamman or i Borden, Cumberland ; Cromwell Augustus Miller, Warwick ; John Brown, Kast Gre wich ; Jobn De Wolf, h. After the report of the committee, the convention was adressed for nearly an hour by Joshua Leavitt, of Massachusetts, in a a replete with sound argu- ments, clear illustrations of the state of the thres ‘ties, noting falsehoods of the opponents of Martin in Buren, id makin, ly ol ence with one of strains of eloquence and irony which we have listened to during the campaign. p ihe convention then adjourned until 7 o'clock, At7 o'clock, the convention being called to order, the resolutions reported by the committe wero read, and unanimously adopted, us also was the committec’s report of an address to the people of the State of Rhbede Island. The convention then addressed by Mr. Waters, of Millbury, Maes , who, passing over any discussion of slavery in the abstract, which he thought not necos- rarily connected with the canvass, went into @n ex- amination of free soil and non-extension, and into a critical and lucid analysis of the claims of the two slave-nominated candidates, Cass and Taylor, to Northern votes, Mr. Waters was in ill heaith, and extended his remarks to a greater length than his strength could wellevstain. On repeated calla for Mr. Lovejoy, that gentleman came forwaid and commenced by anquiries if there were Toylor whige, present and haying ascertained He gav. lor as « political man, rect one of Cass. and held them up, portrait of Tay- striking and cor- with their parti- sans at the North, as a spectacle to be looked at in pity more than anger. The style of the speaker wae copious, eloquent. and severe ‘he following is thy series of resolutions adopted Resolved, That in the fundamental prinoip'es upon whieh this government is besed, in the recorded opinions of its f and in the ely action of Congress, as well at law above all human enactment written by the Snger of Gol upom the heert of man,” we h: ecarsene for holding slavery to be Tine chat it was the intention of the fesran of hs poopie who established itution of the United Staves to guarauty the perma: ence of African slavery ir eotir ly wi hout foundation; that tempt to secure the extension of that “ far insti beyoud the States where it already exist, is » clear and palpable act of aggression, which it is ours lemn duty to resist by every means which the constitution and laws of our country havo placed in our hands, Resolved, That a decent respect for the opinions of this eivil- ized world, fidelity to v inciples of liberty, gionee to ‘hat “righteousness which exalteth a» ivf,” demand of the people of this country that should select for chief magistrate # man who will take the last, and every opp to prevent the extension of slavery. Resolved, That wi vention at Baltimore nomi Lewis Cass for the Presiden an who has openly pledged hinawcif to veto the “ Wilmot provisn. and has sulfsrod kisagatt to become # more toolia the hands of alavobolders, they showed. an utter and reckless d sregard of the great principles o! Syotemy and went blindfold for Soutiera interests amd party ends; bi ‘on of every true that the nomination deserves the hearty execrat mination of Zachary Taylor, & mere friend of his comtry Resolved, That 1 ¥arrior, without any civil reputation, was, ia the. lan Daniel Webster, “nor fit to be made ;” and if not fit to be made, it is npfit to be sopporied: that, moreover, his cautions silence upon the question of the extension of slavery—the fact that his cleotion is urged threughout the whole South, on the ground that he is with them and for them—the declaration of his yerscnal friends, that they know he would veto the Wilmot pro- viso—combined with the signisicant action of the Convention by which he was nominated they laying the “ Proviso” with hisses upon the table, is evidence enough of his real position, and ten+ ders him unworthy the support of the true friends of freedom. Hesolved, That the repudiation of both theseqpominations by the Buflalo Convention, meets with our cordial approb..tion, that We accept their great and glorious platform—that we hail with joy the nominations of Van Buren and Adams ag vaen who have iearlessly taken their stand upon the side of freedom, and that in the coming election we will give them our moat zealous and hearty support, y “fret, an OHIO. The Van Buren Convention held in'the Loraine, &c., District, nominated J. M. Root for Congress, and Dr. L. D, Griswold. Loco, of Loraine, forPresidential Elee- tor. General Shields thus bore testimony to the charac- ter of General Taylor, in @ Cass and Butler speech, at Cleveland on the 11th inst “I know General Taylor well: he is a brave, stout, hearted, honest old soldier, I would rather my right arm should be palsied than say aught else of him. like him bette: then those who support him, I like him because he bas fought well for his country, [ love him for what he has done. Whigs affect to love him for what he is to do.”” MICHIGAN Hon, William Allen, Hon. Jesse D. Bright, Col. Geo. W. Morgan, and, it is confidently hoped, that Gen. Wm O. Butler, of Kentucky, will also be in attend- ance, to speak in Detroit, on the 30th ult. WISCONSIN. There are now seven papers in Wisconsin devoted tothe free soil movement. Of these, five were formerly democratic, one whig, and one abolition. Religious Intelligence. The Annapolis (Md.) Republican, of the 20th ult., says :—A revival has been going on for three or four weeks, in the Methodist Episcopal Church of this city, under the cbarge of the Rey. Mr. Brooke A large number of personshave been converted. It still con- tinues, snd promises to do much good. ‘We learn from the Toronto Culonist of Tuesday last, that the new Roman Catholic Cathedral recentl: erected in that city, will be consecrated this day with all the imposing ceremonies of that church. A number of priests and several bisho) be present, among them Bishop Hug) St. Paul's English Lutheran Church was dedicated yesterday in Washington olty. with appropriate s0- lemnties. Rey. Dr. Morris, of Baitimore, and Rev. Mr. Conrad, of Hagerstown, officiated on the interest. ing occasion. The corner stone of the Ist Presbyterian Church at Lyons Farms, (New Jersey) was laid on Thursday with appropriate services, in presence of a large congrega- tion. Addresses were made by Rey. Drs, Hamilton, Murray and Brinsmade; and Rev. Messrs. § S. Potter, of this city, and Lemuel Bond of Plainfield, also par. tleipated in’ the services. The ceremony of laying the corner stone wes performed by Rev. Mr. Hunt, the pastor of the new church It is intended to erect a neat edifice, which will cont about $3000. The found- ation is 60 feet by 40. Itisina populous neighbor- hood, where a church has long been needed. The Rey. T. W. Winchester, of the diocese of Marys land, has accepted a cull to the parishes of St. Peter's and West Whiteland, Chester Valley, Pa. and entered, upon the discharge of his duties. Army Intelligence. Lieut. Col. P. St. George Cooke, 2d. dragoons, has been assigned to the command of the post a: Carlisle, Pa, and in charge of the recruiting service in that quarter. Capt. W. W. Taylor, of the regiment of mounted riflemen, has arrived at St. Louis trom Cincinwath ae route to Fort Leavenworth, to join his company. Railway igen Accivent on tHe Vownsenn Baancn Rati.noap.— On the night of the 28th, a train of cars on the Town- send Branch Railroad was thrown from thy track by Tunning over a cow. The cars were badly smashed, and one of them oapsized ; but the passengers, ten o twelve in number, escaped unhurt. Srrep.—Recently, in England, on the Great West- ern ) Seventy-seven miles were psssed over by anexpress train in seventy-eight minutes twenty- nine seconds, including s stoppage of five minutes thirty-five seconds. Fifty-three miles of the journey Were performed in forty-nine minutes thirteen se- conds. The speed in some cases was kept up at se- venty, seventy-two, and seventy-seven milvs an hour. Cocneco Raitroav,—The last Dover Enquirer gives the reports of the Directors and of the i:agineer of the Cocheco Rallroad. It appears that tho ‘whole line, from Dover to Farmington, 18 miles, is under contract, and the work rapidly progressing. Om the first division, are now employed 4/0 men and 10% horses—a large part of this division isgraded. Onthe second, or Farmingtou division, contracts were not made until a few weeks since, and the work: ve notmade much progress. The assesements n= erally been paid with promptness. The receipts have deen $42, the disbursements $84,671. {ne report states that an efficient committee has boreensitea to procure a survey of the route from Portsmouth to Dover, funds having been obtained for that purpose, The Soarenetion of this road would be an a:commo- ‘stion to the public. and add much to the bust of the Coc! oo Railroad, ams Raunoans Liante vor Damace sy Fins,—The Su- preme Court of Dhar ae have given judgment im favor of the ke om eg! utual Insurance Company against the Western Railroad, for bie 60, with. $167 65 interest—the first named sum eing the amount paid by the Insurance ‘Company for the burning of » house in 1645, the amount of hich el by # locomotive of the Wesvern Railroad," **® The Charleston Courier learns that the Wilmingtom and Raleigh Company, in connection with the companies as far north as Philadelphia, have made ® through ticket from that city to Charleston, and from the latter city to the former, at $17 each way. The journey between Cumberland, Maryiand, and Boston, a distance exceeding 600 miles. is habi ally made in 48 hours, or less, in each direction, without the loss of ample rest for the preservation of health. State of the Weather. {From the New Orleans Crescent, Sept. 22) Some persons may like the weather we have haa duri the past few days; but we must exp! our decided aversion to it. It is too cold for summer, yet not cold enough for winter, and is just the kind ‘of wr her to tone colds and coughs. For those persons who are , it is extremely dangerous, yet to the unacclimated itmust be very aoceptable, as ifit continues any length of time, it #00n drive every vestige of yellow fever: from the elty. [From the Savannah Georgian, Sept. 26 After a cloudy Sunday, we had yesterday. (31 Liles Tain and a strong wind from the North east, with eve- ry ( bogerere of more equinootial weather. Since the thunder-storm on Thursday last, warm clotving, by day and night, has been indispensable for comfort. Ht) [From Ce Savannah 1 Republican, Sept 26] veral early risers re; @neavy froet toil Atalanta, on Friday iawn Riel me From the Montgomery (Aln.) Advertiser, ‘here was @ terday morning. [From the St. Louis Union, Sept. 23.) The last boats from above report ail tie Upper streams falling. The river opposite is stili receding. The weather continues very cool. (From the Mobile Herald, Sept. 23,} The weather, on Thursday night, fell, suddenly, inte the way of winter. On Friday morning tuv the! mometer sank as low as 60 deg. [From the Boston Traveller, Se; ‘Thermometer on Tuesday, when highw nesday, at sunrise, 87};—when highest, 5: at sunrise, 39!s—when highest, 60 ; Frid 48—when highert, 684 ; Satu Barometer at sunrise, on’ Wedn on Phurs- day, 29 72; on Friday, 20 81; 4. On Wednesday and Thursday mornings the inermometer fell, in Newton, to 34, and there was a heavy white frost; but ice has not, as yet, been seen. In this city, the tame morning, the thermometer stood at 37} and 30%. (From the Burlington (lowa) Gazette, S: Ivis conceded by the oldest iuhabitant, tus: che pre sent autumn has beex more rainy thau any previous one Finge the settiement of the State, A vast amount of grain has been danuged; some entirely dusteoyed, by the continuous wet weather, which setin soon after harvest. t, 23 ight frost visibiein this Vieimty Fe ) At wuntise, yy, at suinrine, 64)4" Gorn anv Stuver Mines iy Lowee Cavapa.— A gold mine is known io exist ia the selguiory of Kiggaud \ audreuil, on the south side of the St, Law. Tenee, in the district of Quebec, belonging to the Messrs. be Lery, The Mclunges Keligieua, & vonmtreal paper, of Friday, announces that traces of ® wiiver mine have been discovered in the counties of the St Maurice, Berthicr, and Leinster, north of St. Tence, im the districts of Three-Ri A gentleman is now enguged er, and there appears to be no doubt that they con- tain uebec Garette,