The New York Herald Newspaper, October 17, 1848, Page 2

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What. ver is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the nome dress of the writer y of his good gommunscations. ; not necessarily for publication, but faith We carnot ‘return rejected ~ AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATKE—Fonry axp Firry—La Srocato—Dia- Bie A. QUATRE. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Purs am -Carrary Srevens Love Spru. BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Manirana—Varer Dr SHA. NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Square—Ivaxnox—Mn. Maconexpy—Mysrekies AND MiseRins, NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE -Tine Wonxs Wonptrs—Vaenvs xy ANMS. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Lucy pip SHam Amoun—Wannexine Minstrets—New Yorx 1 SLICES, BROADWAY CIRCUS, near MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadw: MinsTRELS—ETH10PIAN SINGING, SOCIETY LIBRARY—Camvnent’ ing et —Equesrmianism, So. near Broome—Cunisty's 6. Minstrews. MINERVA ROOMS -Tayion's Campaicys, MELODEON—Vincinia Sex NEW ROOM, 332 Broadway—Pui.osormicat ENTERTAIN- MENTS. TABERNACLE—Germania Music Socuery’s Granp Con- ceRT. ADERS, New York Tuesday, October 17, 1848. Actual Circulation of the Herald. plication of the Morning Edition of the Herat! com yesterday nc 10 minutes past 2 o'cleek, and gmenced st 10 minutes pass Tcclook, aud Aalihod at 1) mtnates dst 10 ites ¢ 1 e’clock, an at Before 2 » clook; tbe pote By 3 o'clock, and fini sched at 15 minutes past 3 o'clock, The English Steamer. No tidings of the Britanma at the hour of going to press. She isnow in her seventeenth day. The sixth Congressional District—The Nomination. The nomination of Mr. James Brooks as the ‘Taylor candidate for the sixth congressional dis- trict in this city, has caused a great deal of con- versation and agitation in political circles, espe- cially in the district for which he has been nomi- nated. To assert that it has given satisfaction to the friends of Gen. Taylor would be an untruth. At has done so such thing, but, on the contrary, has given offence to them; and the reasons are obvious. Long before the whig oonvention met in Phila- delphia, Gen. Taylor was nominated for the Pre- sidency by the independent thinking and inde- pendent acting men of all parties—whigs, demo- crats, and even Native Americans. That con- vention took him up, and gave him the nomination, not because he was a whig, or converted to whig principles—which he 1s not, even to this day—but because his brillant military achievements in Mexico, and his intellectual qualifications and in- dependence of character, made him popular with | the masses in every part of the country. Previous to his nomination he was abused and vilified in every possible way, by the wire-pullers and pseudo leaders, and politicians of the whig party, lest he would be nominated ; but no sooner had he re- ceived the endorsement of that convention, as well as the nomination at several previous con- ventions and meetings, in various parts of the country, than these same parties turned round, and in whom they had previously seen nothing but imperfection, they, after his nomination, ob- served all the qualifications that dignified the father of his country, and made him the first man of the age. One of the most prominent of these revilers of Gen. Taylor was the gentleman recently nominated as member of congress from the sixth congressional district. There 1s, however, another point which we wish to refer to, while writing on this subject, and that 1s, the threats that the whig poli- ticians and wire-pullers have been muttering for sometime past, viz.: that 1f General Taylor, after his election, do not carry out what they choose to call whig principles—including of course the very important one, that the offices under the general government must be given to the friends and adherents of the successful candidate—they would treat him as they did Captain Tyler, and make him a political scape-goat for the remainder of his natural life. This 1s what the clique o¢ Office-seekers in this city, pretending to be the friends of General Taylor, mean by carrying out whig principles. They surrounded General Harn- son when he was elected, with the view of carry- rying out the same purposes, and actually worried him to death. They killed him, physically, and then fastened on Captain Tyler, whom they killed politically, because he would not lend himself to carry out their dictates in regard to the offices un- der his control. They wish to repeat the same ex- periment with Gen. Taylor, and the little clique in this city have nominated Mr. Brooks, and hope to electhim, as their organ for obtaining office, or the channet through which executive favors will flow to them. Under the circumstances, therefore, it is not sur- prising that the independent friends of General Taylor, the men who really nominated him for the high office of President of the United States, feel annoyed and indignant, that the ancient and bitter reviler and detractor of General Taylor, 1s nominated amember of congress to support his admimittration when he shall have been elect- ed. But their is abundance of time between this and the period for holding our election, the seventh of November next, for them to re- consider this nomination, which they very reason. ably think, if allowed to stand, will injure ma- erially Gen. Ta ylor’s prospects, so far as that dis- inet and the whole city 1s concerned. The real friends of General Ta/lor—those who have ad- hered to him through good report and evil report, mvet fee} burt at seeing such a candidate on the ticket which they will be called upon to vote for on the seventh of November next, and, as we have already shown,with good reason. Why not, there- fore, letthem take the matter into their own hands, and nominate another candidate in lieu of Mr. Brooks. There are plenty of good capable men in that district, the nomination of any of whom would be more sa‘isfactory than that of Mr. Brooks to General Taylor's independent friends and ad- mirers. His nomination will be looked upon Jikewise by the Insh voters as a sanction by the friends of General Taylor of the course which Mr. Brooks thought proper to pursue towards them during the agitation at Vauxhail Garden, some time since, when the eyes of all were directed to the men who were exerting themselves to free heir native land from a slavery that has scattered them, as the Jews have been scattered, over every | country in christendom, and rendered it a charnel house among the nations of the earth. Arnival OF THE Steamer Cuenoker. — This #plendid steamship arrived last night from Savan- nah, heving left there last Thursday morning } 4 We learn that the lumber yard of Clement was destroyed by fire Sunday morning $16,000 or $20,009. European Enquiries Relative to America, - . Loxpow, Sept. 6, 1848, To THe Eprrox or tHe New York Hewanp :— | ” Six :-—An admirer of your fine and favored country, | and of your energetic and enterprising people, al- though myself a thorough “ Britisher,” | venture to ad- | drees you, Pal ht eo eee aie ei oak enly for and ecduring peace between this nation and or further for the growth,and complete ripening of the fullest understanding and the most cordial good feel- | img Letweer the two people, and between their res. | pective governments Next, I take the Hberty of thus inviting your atten- tion, for the purpose of asking why it is that the pre- sent means of public information in England. do not | accomplish more towards bringing the mass of our peo- | ple better acquainted with native American literature, oratory, and men of letters? I say the “ mass,’’ be- cause Do doubt our upper classes can command from present sources, the means for any information they ma! ire. From them some information to the world may emanate. Many epecimens of criticiam from those qu riers. however, have been in a tone which does comport with justice to such of your men, women, books, and ches, asit has been my lot to meet here. Unconneeted with any of the machinery and modes by which this information might be promoted and cir- culated, 1 feel unable and therefore do not assume. to point out how such could best be accomplished ; butas a “constant reader,” of books. and men, both ancient and modern. and of the current journals and periodi- cals, I feel the want, and so venture to intrude the above query, and to invite the desired means of informa- tion. It has been much the case, hitherto, that our in- formants bave firet created and then cherished an im- pression, that a native literature is deficient in Ame- rica, and that her eloquence is of an inferior charac- ter. It will perhaps be said that we have long had be- fore us, and also, amply noticed, the writing of Wash- ington Irving, Cooper. Prescott, and some few other American writers, as we'l as the speeches of Webster, Clay. and Calhoun. They, however, are butfew of many instances of brillancy and merit, and most of those are cases of persons holding official distinctions, Therefore, we fee! that they may be brought before us, somewhat on account of their position. 1 am led to these reflections at this time, and to the request made absve by several instances, both of enlightened, ureful, and pleasing American writings which have very lately passed under my eye, and also by some specimens of powerful and brilliant oratory from Americans here. Several reports of speeches baer delivered in America, have also found th to this country. The vigor, freshn ate point, both of these writings a1 hirst for the enjoyment and the bem like; andtwhile, from prejudice or ignorance, our journals bardly ever give us glimpses of your ns- juence or literature, we are driven to some gre tional el more efficient and honest means of information. Of the instances to which allude, let me name the speech of Mr, Winthrop, the Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives, made on the Fourth of July last,on the inauguration of the Washington Monument. That specimen of manly and statesmanlike oratory, has been circulated to some extent in England, and 2 justly regarded as a model of fine speaking. The com- prehensive review of the biography of the great man. and the history of his country. must have been listened to with admiration ; whilst the deductions so conclu- sively drawn from both. and the recommendations 80 emphatically submitted by the speaker to his country- men. must command the sympatny and attract the | cordial interest of the inhabitants of all countries. It combines. indeed, the judgment of the statesman, the wi dom of the philosopher, and the good feeling of the phen ticopiet. Great Britain has also become | familiar with the speech of your talented compatriot, Mr. Lester, (your late Consui at Genoa) delivered here at our recent _L: Fund anniversary festival. A more eloquent, elegant, and appropriate speech, was [pets never uttered on such an occasion; and de- ivered as it was, not only extemporaneously, but no doubt literally on the spur of the moment, it evinces a cordiality of heart and clearness of head, with which we English would most gladly fraternise. So with some friends, (both English and foreign) on arecent Sunday, joining a congregation of a thousand persons in one of our new and beautifal metropolitan erish churches, it was our lot to find ourselves ressed by a clergyman, a stranger, in a style of earnest and classical eloquence which attracted our cerest attention. and induced tbe inquiry who the gentleman might be. We were informed that he was an American clergyman, the Rev. James Richmond, of Rhode Island. His sermon was delivered entirely ex- temporaneously, and a fine specimen of palpit oratory it was, breathing a spirit of devout christianity, and of earnest ministration. Indeed, it appeared to ail of the party tobe a happy embodying of that which we m: suppose to have been the matter and manner of cee cnne. intended when it was said, “Go teach the nations.”* 1 mention this last case the more particularly, because I had never before (that I am aware of.) heard an Ame- rican clergyman preach in one of our parish churches. wi 1 would come to is this: these in- stances make men here fuel that we ought to be, and wish that we may be, far better acquainted with what rou, On the other side, really are, and what you are Zoing. learning. and teaching Depend on it, that no- thing would better destroy all jealousy, and promote | fraternization. We know that you are thriving, and heartily wish you success. Officers of State and offi- cial assemblies may entertain territorial jealousies, and preach fears; bat our practical many admire the | enterprise ani industry whied we lieve to be universal with you; and although we feel our over-heavy burthens, and envy the lightness of yours, yet “the people” do not ly feel jealous of your prosperity. The request, then. that some of us make to you and yours is, to sccomplish some mode of letting us be in- formed from yourselves, by yourselves, of yourselves and your doings. and not leave so important a mission as the interpretation of your amply-grown, yet still growing country to the pert coquetry of contracted coteries, and the crabbed crustiness of cosmopolite con- ventionalists. Your ob’t ser’t, ANGLICANUS. This is one of many letters which have recently been addressed to us from honest and intelligent men in Great Britain, and it reveals a state of things which we shall first describe and then pro- pose a remedy for. No American ever travelled in England, without being astonished at the enormous ignorance that prevailsthere, respecting this country, among all classes. Very few Englishmen, unless they have travelled in the United States, have the remotest idea of the character of our people, or their insti- tutions. This can easily be accounted for. The mass of British subjects cannot read at all; and if they could, they are too poor to buy books, or take expensive English newspapers. The opinions of the middle and upper classes are formed almost entirely by those who conduct the daily press, whose editors have, from the beginning, either from malignity, or misapprehension, misrepresent- ed the resources, tne institutions, the progress, and the spirit of the United States. Seventy years ago, the proclamation of a new republic, by a comparatively feeble and insignifi- cant people, aroused the attention of the world. Chatham, Fox, Sheridan, and Burke, who dis. tinguished themselves by their liberal principles, foresaw the destiny of this country, and foretold its influence upon the governments of Europe. Hitherto, English journals and travellers, have scouted the idea that our republic was putting forth any considerable influence upon the govern- ments of Europe. But this game 1s over. It can no longer be played with success. It is not only now demonstrated that our suc- cessful experiment at republican imstitutions has had a very strong influence in undermining the monarchical principles of the old world, but that the war of the revolution, and the confederation of 1783, were among the exciting causes of those stirring scenes which so soon after introduced the first republic of France. ‘The tendency of our example to stimulate every republican impulse on the continent, has always been perceived by the Metternichs and Guizots of Europe. But in England, more than in any other country, the upholders of that colossal despotism have unceasingly and malignantly misrepresented and calumniated us. To speak with respect, or even forbearance, of American republicanism, they judge to be tantamount to an approval of re- peal in Ireland, and chartism in Birmingham. And they are right. They are part and parcel of the same spirit. The pallid and hungry wretches who swarmed on Kennington common last May, and the Irish who had been starved into the phrenzy of an ill-digested rebellion, were blindly struggling for the same liberty we gained after seven years hard fighting. Republicanism is the only remedy that has ever yetbeen discovered tor the tyranny that has crushed mankind. We might as soon look for an eulogium upon Smith O’Brien, or the patriot Meagher, from the London Times, as tor any cordial and earnest | commendation of the spirit of our revolution, or the inestimable advantages that have flowed from j at. No, itis an idle hope to dream, that, while the | present state of things lasts in England, we shall | be fairly represented through the English press, | A few of our great men throw the shadow of their fame across the Atlantic; and the speeches of | Clay, Webster, and Calhoun, are sometimes repre- | sented. It appears from our correspondent, that | Mr. Winchrop’s oration, has, in some manner or another, found its way through the Bvitish press; | and that the accidental presence of Mr. Lester, at | the Royal Literary Fund dinner, gave to his spe the great publicity of a brilliant occasion porters were sent there to record all that ; and an off-hand, dashing speech, which, and done trymen, would have thought it necessary to take the trouble to think out before hand, was looked upon as a marvelleus performance. This arose, probably, from the extreme dullness of othe speeches delivered on that occasion. But how many of the brilliant things that are said, done, and written in this country, ever come to a knowledge of the British people! One of the great objects of the British press seems to be, to interpose an opaque shielj to the transmission of republican light from these western shores. With a much higher grade of education, (so called) among the few, and a vastly higher style of literary journalism, there is very little general intelligence among any classes in England. It is either a feast or a famine. A man either wears a monkish gown at Oxford, or he can’t write his name. As it is in the social world, where one class expires with famine that the other may die of surfeit. To skow the studied pains the British govern- ment itself takes, to keep all intelligence about this country from the mass of its people, it 1s only necessary to state that, every nerve which money, or power, or legislation, can strain, has been exhausted, to divert the current of emigration to other parts of the world. Expensive and allur- ing representations are made of the superior ad- vantages of the distant and barbarous colonies of Great Britain; agents without numoer are sent to every village and parish of the home islands, to stir up a spirit of emigration to Australia and Van Die- man’s Land; and the government, with a specious appearance of paternal kindness, offers its vessels for gratuitous transportation to distant and savage shores, although it not unfrequently happens that the same ship which carries out these colonists to their delightful home is partly freighted with criminals, condemned to transportation to the same delightful place. Thus Botany Bay is held up asa terror to the evil-doer by the judge on the one hand, while his neighbor, on the other, is de- scribing, in coweur de rose, the charms of his new home to the half-starved emigrant. Ard yet, so poorly does this system work, there | are more of the oppressed laborers of Great Bri- tain who starve their stomachs for six months, Or a year, to get to this country, than can be made to go to all other parts of the world, even by the aid of transportation and banishment. More light goes from emigrants in this country, and more real information about it to the British islands, than emanates from the entire British press. But we will briefly answer the query of our cor- reepondent—* How shall the people of England become better acquainted with America?” There is but one answer to this question, and it is the one we have given a thousand times during the last ten years. To know a thing, we want the thing itselt—not feeble and distorted represen- tations of it. It is so with nations. To know the spirit and institutions of Greece and Rome, we read their literature, and history, and arts, as they come from themselves. Books have nearly ceased from their office of representing society ; they are now chiefly confined to purposes of ecience, em- bellishment, and amusement. The periodical press has usurped their place. The only way, then, that much can be hoped for on the score to which our correspondent alludes, is from the free circula- tion of American newspapers in England. We venture to say that there are newspapers printed in this country, which, if widely circulated in Great Britain, among all classes, would do more towards diffusing a correct knowledge of us, our mannezs, institutions, literature and progress, than could be gained from all other sources put | together. So far as the New York Herald is con- cerned, our readers know that it goes throughout the world. We have subscribers all through the British Islands, and in every large town on the continent, from the Emperor of Russia to the great Pius IX. We have some reason to flatter our- selves that we have done our share towards a dif- fusion of the republican spirit among the nations of the old world; and, were it not that most of the journals of this country are enslaved to party, and nidden by these hacks till their bones come through, we might have scores of able and influential pa- pers, that would gain a great circulation in foreign countries. But, so long as they act as the mere organs of corrupt parties and cliques, libelling every decent man who does not bow to their standard, or vote their ticket, so long they will have a limited circulation. They are not kept up tor the public, and the public care nothing about them. Every honest and independent man in this country is sick of them—they have lost their influence, and are only kept up by laying large contributions upon parties,who are obligated to club together,to keep them out of the gutter. They are unreliable even for the commonest items of intelligence; and were it not for the independent press, little accu- rate information of any kind could be obtained.— Men read independent journals, for they are the only true exponents of facts or opinions, and the only truthful reflections of society. Spread the circulation of these journals through Great Britain, and the want our correspondent complains of will no longer exist. But rely upon the corrupt mo- narchical press of England, or the Fiddlers and Trollopes, and Dickenses she sends us, or, what is very little better, the party ecto of America, and the complaint will be made till doomsday. Onto anv PennsyLvania.—From present ap- pearances, there will be a desperate struggle between the rival political parties in the States of Ohio and Pennsylvania, in the election for President, early next month. The most distin- guished orators and stump speakers, on both sides, are engaged to traverse those States, and sound the praises of Generals Cass and Taylor. Pro- nunciamentos, from committees and conventions, are being scattered about like leaves in autumn ; and we would not be at all surprised to see the | elections, in those States, more desperately con- tested than any that have ever taken place there, The frends of Taylor lead the van, in the way of stump speaking and pronwnciamento issuing. Texas any New Mexico.—One of the important events of the day likely to produce an excitement, | and, it may be, lead to some serious consequences, is the extension of its laws and institutions which, we learn, has just been made by the State of Tex- as, over the northern portions of Mexico lately ac- quired by us under the Tristtreaty. The govern- or of Texas, we are credibly informed, has made the appointment of judge over the new ter- ritory ; and, already, the new fuuctionary is by this time, no doubt, arrived at his post. At least, we are so informed by the St. Louis Republican, which says, that Judge Beard, holding the appoint- ment of judge of New Mexico, passed through St. Louis, a few days ago, with his family, to enter upon his office. This is a hasty step, and we rather think a pre- mature one on the part ef the governor of Texas. No one ever seriously believed that all New Mex- ico, and the vast country comprehended under that name, was “Texas,” or belonged to Texas, a remote province on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, and far removed, by impassable barriers and long distances, from these extensive northwest- ern regions. Itis true, on paper, thege vast regions were represented as bearing the common name of Texas; and Mr. Polk once, we believe, inci- dentally put forth such a claim; but no one ever looked upon it in a serious light. Should, how- ever, this bold step, now taken by the governor of Texas, succeed, the area of slavery will be ex- panded immensely ; and such an expansion of the institution will now take place, as will, according to the language and views of Senator Bagby, be highly beneficial to the slave race. We are, however, somewhat apprehensive that this unadvised assertion of jurisdiction will only tend to exasperate the feelings of certain parties in the North, and will be a means of increasing their numbers, and of giving preater pungency and acrimony to the unhappy dissensions springing out ol the new fangled creed of the Wilmot proviso, | probably, neither Mr. Lester, nor any of his coun- Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatne.—The programme offered at the Park theatre, last evening. was such as could not fail to attract a large avdience. The principal pieces per” formed were “ La Sfogato” and the grand ballet “Le Diable « Quatre.” in the former of which Madame Birhop enchanted all who heard ber with a display of her extraordinary and highly cultivated vooal powers and, in the latter, the justly celebrated Monplaisit dailet ‘rowpe acted in their usual excellent manner It would be like repeating a twice-told tale for us to di- late on the merite of either Madame Bishop or the members of the troune we have named. The merits of | all of them are properly understood and appreciated; NEE ST Se a eT Tae Oe and they will an surely fill the coffers of any eatablish: | ment with which they are connected as that they are dererving of the applau-e and bouquets so bounteously bestowed upon them Therichness and melodioueness of Mme. Bithop’s voice, and the perfect and absolute con- trol which she pos: over it. ate, ind No matter what the circumstances may be i she is placed, whether in England. A Russia, or Tartary, she is the higtly finished an artietical vocalist, pouring forth the est difficult notes in a delicious stream of melody that ie actually enchanting. Nor is she deficient in the qualifications necessary to an actress of a high order. Her movemen @ elegant, lady-like, and graceful. We aro glad that she will be with usa little while longer. In regard to the ballet performances of the evening, we bave, on former occasions. raid no much in favor of the Monplaisire. that ve are really at a loss to know what to ray on this occasion. All who wit- nessed “ Diable a Quatre.’ last evening. will, however, bear us out in saying that they certainly have not deteriorated since we last noticed them. We rather thould ray that Monsieur and Madame Monplaiser ex- celled themselves, last evening in the grace and ele- ance which they displayed ‘he attractions offered atthis reepectable and orderly establishment, are. in- deed, well calculated to draw such houses ax the one which we saw there last evening, and to cheer the heart ofthe manager, Bowrny Tueatre.—Great was the crowd at this house last evening; and, to use a commercial phrase, the demand for reats was not only lively, but, before the end of the first act, could not be supplied. The lower tier of boxes presented a most beautiful appear- ance. filled as it was with ladies; the upper boxer were also completely filled; and as for the pit. it was dense- ly crowded The great attraction of the evening was the play of “Putnam, the Iron Son of 76" This is probably the most popular equestrian drama ever pro- duced, and never was it better played than Inst even- ing. Mr, Brown, an the gallant general actel mort admin: ny and his daring feats of equestrianiam were done with the greatest skill and coolness. The cele- brated scene of riding down the precipitous steps. and barrier placed midway, elicited thun- ders of applause. His good‘ateed, Gazelle, is indeed au admirably trained animal. and he has every reason to be proud of her Mr.N.B Clarke performed the part of Oneactah. the Indian chief, in fine style. He isan excellent melo-dramatic actor, and fulfilled this part with much effect. quite funny; and Winans, as the Yankee captain, caused much merriment. The dancing of Signora Ciocca and Signor Neri followed the drama, and was as much applauded as usual; they ara most graceful dancers. The beautiful opera of the “Love Spell” was night, we hope to see another crowded house, as the performances will be for the benefit of Mr Stevens, he efficient etago manager and excellent actor. He sets forth a fine bill. viz: “Patnam.”’ the farce of “Cap- taim Stevens,” and the opera of the “Love Spell.”” Signora Ciocca and Signor Neri will aleo dance during the evening. We are glad to see that these most ele- Geld dancers are re-engaged. They are well worth seeing. Broapway Tueatre —Grano Orera oF “ Marte tation at Drury Lane, was introduced last night at the Broadway, with a cast of operatic talent, in- cluding the Seguins, Reeves. Leach, Mrs. Phillips &e . that unquestionably should h: audience: but whether from the equivocal appearance of the evening, or the unaccountable prejudice of witnessing the first representations of operas, the house was but thinly attended. The operatic story of Don Cwsar de Bazan, is closely identified with the dramatic representation; and its musical adaptation to the stage. is as popular as it is faithful. On the ap- pearance of Mr. Reeves, he apologized for a hoarsene which too evident during the subsequent parts. which he, nevertheless, ably ‘sustained. In the duet of “Fairy wand, had I the power.” Mr. and Mrs, Se- in displayed their powers with usual effect. Mr. eeves acquired a just tribute to his merits, in the ‘Farewell, my gallant captain,” as he did upon every occasion. Mrs. H. Phillips and Mr. Leach each made the most favorable impression. “A Bol-ro de Cadiz,” by Celeste and Wiethoff. was very appropriately intro- duced, and most gracefully performed with castanets. The opera was elegantly and tastefally produced. ‘The dresres, scenery. chorusser, and orchestra, were all new, rich, and brilliant : and ‘here is every reason to hope that this opera, which has been acknowledged in Europe as a rare production of musical taste and sclence. may be equally successful upon this ‘conti- nent, where musical talent always finds the true re- ward. Upon a future occasion, we will enter more fully into the merits of this highly attractive compo- sition. This piece will be repeated this evening. NationaL Tueatne.—The new spectacle drama of ‘Ivanhoe’? was produced at this house last evening in most splendid style. Never have we seen richer dress- es or more beautiful scenery on any s The ar- mor, and other accoutrements of all of the costliest material, and made a most brilliant appearance on the stage. The dresses of the other characters were likewise most beautiful. and take it, altogether. the general getting up of the piece is in first rate style. The acting in it, too, was fine. Mr. Chanfrau. as the Black Knight; Mr. Stark. as Ivanhoe; Jones, Taylor, C. Burke. Herbert, &c., all parts well, Mr. Stark, most excellent actor, ment at the Nation the audiences He is always correct in is fast rising in his profession. There is anoth ber of this company of whom, perhaps, we have not epcken as often as her merit deserves, we mean Mrs. icLean. She bas a part in “Ivanhoe” which she mirably, it is that of Ulrica. She is very ef- in it. Mrs. MoLean is a most excellent actress, and, in tho parte where deep feelings are expressed, she shews to much advantage. Witness her performance of Lize, in the “Mysteries and Miseries,’” « performance that can ecarcely te excelled; thé character is rome- jogous to that of Nancy Sykes, in “Oliver Twist.” in which Miss Charlette Cushman gained #0 much fame. We think Mrs. McLean’s performance of Lize equally thrilling. To return, however, to “Ivan- hoe.” It was completely successful last evening, and will, na doubt, have a long run, as it is decidedly one of the most beautiful pieces ever played in New York. To-night it will be Tepeated. as will also the “Mysteries and Miseries,”’ and ‘ Mr. McGreedy,” both of which ‘were performed with much eclat last evening. Bunton’s Tueatne.—This house was very well filled last night, to see the local dramas of “Lucy Did Sham Amour,” and “New York in Slices.” We have already given a description of those pieces, which, in our mind, | epiete nothing of @ moral or instructive ch: ‘acter, t are principally composed of scenes such as to ex- cite laughter, but leave no salutary impression on the minds of the audience. The stock company performed their respective characters well; and when the drama of “New York in Slices’? was concluded, Mr. Johnaton was led before the curtain, when he briefly returned The next piece was the farce of “John Jones,” in which Mr. Burton sustained the character of Guy Goodluck, and by his inimitable comic acting he kept the house in roars of laughter. Indeed, it would be a difficult matter to find Burton’s equal as a come- dian, for he is excellent in every character he under- takes. When “John Jones’? was ended, loud calle were made for Burton, but to no effect; and the audi- ence separated. seemingly pleased with the entertain- ments of the evening, Nipto’s Aston Piace Tneatne.——Mr. Macready appeared last nightas Brutus, in “Julius Cmsar.”’ It wasafinished perrormance, elaborate, chaste, quiet, dignified, grand, naturalthroughour, The greatactor is apparent in Mr. Macready, by not only the ovc® sional bursts of geni Particular passages, and the display of talent at certain special ints, but more, | still, by the tranquillity and quiet of his manner. an | the almost carele yy v. and bearing. We | very finest hitewhich | (especially upon those ir. Macready that his duce the greatest impression: t able to Judge.) are precisely | those where he ap; to make no effort at all. and where no energy, pe, or violence, are perceptible. For this reason, he appears.to vulgar minds, not half so goed an actor, as a more tumultuous, riotous declaim. | €r would seem to them to be. There were several fine points in the performance last night, especially the quarrel and reconciliation with Cassius; also, at the | moment when the ghost of Cwsar leaves him, his re- covery and effort to address the apparition was very fine. “But, fine as this play is, rich as it is in fine pas- Sager, of the most elevated sentiment and richest po- etry, itis by no means favorable for the dlsplay of fine acting, and intellectual, histrionic conception, before & miscellaneous audience. There ia no love in it, no partion, no violent feeling, no ebullition of common passions; it is purely intellectual. It is such a play as might be acted at Oxford, or Eton, with heads of colleges and halls, and professors, and clerical scholars, fora special audience. Mr. G, Vandenhoff particu- Jarly distinguished himself last night; his performance of Mark Antony was such as only could have been displayed by a man of extraordinary genius and scho- Jarship, both of which Mr. V. unquestionably posses- fee ina very high degree, When, in his epeech to the rabble, he ge ropped some of the vehemence of his action, and raid ina natural, easy, tranquil tone of voice—" 1 peak that you do know’—the effect was admirable, Mr. V. will yet eucceed in acting in such & manner an not to betray the theatre or the sehool in his voice, action. and manner, and then he will be one of the greatest, if not the greatest actor on the stage, Miss Weym Portia, (not Porkia, or Porcia, as the bills have it,) played extremely well the small portion which the dramatist hes given to the part. The same, in justice. ought to be said of Miss Kate Horn, who played Calphurnia. This evening, we understand, is the benefit of that talented young lady, Misa Isabel Dickinson, who bas judiciously selected a very fine and attractive comedy, by Douglas Jerrold, which is guite new in this country, and will form an additional attraction, on the occasion, to a very clever and at- tractive actress, Broasnway Cincus.—A good bill and a fine, attracted, fall and fashionable house. The programme was des. patched with skill and regularity, not @ point failing. Accustomed, however, to # continuous fund of fan, frolic, and wit from the clown, we thought the two brothers of the ring rather spare of their jokes, puns, and conundrums, The entree of eight horses, with those accomplished female equestrians who led off in the quadrille, was a beautiful thing. Master Williams romises to become # disting alshed disciple of Ducrow, The Shepherd and Shepherdess isa fine Mustration of the juvenile o@juetry of that worthy ¢lass who tend the final piece; it went off with much applause, To- | Jordan, as the limping tailor. was | Tana.”—Thia magnificent production of W. B. Wal- | lace, and which reached above fifty nights represen- | nights. are | | beam, 4134 feet; depth of hold, 28 feet, and will carry , assembled at the Broadway House, corner of Grand | the fiock#, and Madame Aymar does the character of the loving coquette to perfection ‘The brothers Lew in their Olympian and Atlas exercises would have won, apremium from the Greeks; but the little Master, who continues playing the accordiou while vaulting a romerset upon the heels of Mr. C. Lea, took the pre- mium forthe night Thewhole programme in detail wan well performed, as wns attested by the repeated ap- plauce of the large auditory. | Crnusty’s Mivsrrets are keeping the ball moving in the most lively etvle mass meeting at Mechanios’ Hall, and their songs, Jokes, dances, and various oddities, are always declared, by unanimous vote of the audience to be most exerl- a, more than that. they are continually new accessions to their already extensive They will bring forward many new i the present week. on every evening of which they will have a splendid concert. Campueci's Minstnecs. with their large and talent. ed hand of performers. are making bay whilat the aun shiner—and there ie every proenect of thelr having a long continuance of this sunshine of public favor in which they have been barking eo long. as they. if nos- sible improve every evening in their singing, plaving, avd dancing. in which Intter Luke West 0 exeela — They are applauded “to the echo’? every night. and their new songs. chorusres, &e,, are all received with the ereatest favor To-night. and every night this week. they will give a first rate concert. Tue Genwania Musica Socrery will, this even- ing. give a concert at the Tabornacle. They hava al- rendy given four most ruccersful concerts in thia city, | and the universal opinion exprassed by those who have | heard them is, that they are a most admirably affective | band, They number no lesa than twenty-four in their band, and it ie really eurnrising to hear the ex- treme accuracy with which the various instruments harmonize. To-night. they will perform eleven splendid pieces. selected from the bert masters. euch | an Mozart. Donizetti. Rossini Strauss. &e, ‘The oon- | cert will, no doubt. be well attended. Those who omit going will lore a delightful entertainment. MM. Miartent ann Levassevr. at the New Room, | are doing a first-rate business in the way of affording delightful amurement to our most intelligent citizens and their families. The exhibition ia caleniated to amuse all, from the small child up to the philosopher, Mrtopron.—This well regulated house is doing a fine business. Visitera to this establishment cannot fail to be pleased with the excellent performances of White's famous band of minstrels, eryevening they hold a Marine Affairs. A MamMorn Suir.—Messrs. Westervelt and McKay, of this city, have just laid the keel of « ship, intended for Robert Kermit’s Liverpool line of packets, which will surpass in size, build, and equipments, every other | sailing vessel yet constructed in the United States, This ship will measure, in length, 200 feet; breadth of 1,600 tons of cargo. Lavncw.—On Wednesday next, Messrs. Barcley & Townsend have invited us to attend the launch of a i fine bark, of about 400 tons measurement, builtin a | | most complete and finished manner, for the house of Siffcen & Ironside, of thiscity. She hes attracted the obrervation, and won the admiration of many, during | her progress to being completed. “Clty Intelligence. Wuic Nominations.—The whig convention to nomi- nate candidates for Recorder, Surrogate, and Register, street and Broadway, which resulted as follows: 1st Ballot, 2d Ballot. 3d Ballot. 33, 36 46 +86 40 37 Frederick A. Talmage was then declared the nomi- nee. For Surrogate—Alexander W. Bradford was nomi- nated on the firatballot, having received 51 votes, For Register—C, V. Anderson was nominated on the first ballot, having received 54 votes. Assembly Districts—The following candidates were nominated in their respective districts, last night, Each ward comprises a district, except the 1st and 2d wards, which comprise the 1st district, and the 3d and 6th wards, which comprise the 2nd district. Districts. 1—George A, Hood, 7—Abraham Van Orden, 2—James Bowen 15—M, R. Brew 5—SamuelT. McKinny, 16—Albert Gilbert. There were no nominations made in the 4th, Sth, or 14th wards. Recatts orF tHe Battery.—In addition to the many and varied attractions which the American In- stitute have provided for some weeks past at Castle Garden, the public were gratified yesterday afternoon by several excellent boat races. The evening was very propitious, and thousands assembled on the top and outside of the splendid amphitheatre, and on every available spot on the Battery whence a;view could be obtained of this exciting nautical display. The follow- ing were the premiums offered to the suscessful com- Petitors, viz:—A silver cup of the value of $15, for boats not exceeding thirty feet, rowed by four oars,’ A silver cup of the value of $10. for twenty-two feet boats, rowed by two pair of sculls. A silver medal for nine. teen feet keel boats, that have been worked for three months immediately previous to the race. rowed by one ae of sculls. A silver medal for nineteen feet sail ats, to eail without rudder, oar, or anything to aseist them in steering, except the single sail and the weight of the person. entered for this last prize for There were five boats | the winner of nineteen feet keel boats, (ordinarily known as White Hall boats.) sailed without rudder, oar, or anything to assist them in steering. except the single sail and the weight of the person. The follow: ing boats made the respective times annexed to their Dames around Fl Island. a distance of three miles, viz :— Oregon 28:15, Teaser 28:30, J. Green 29:15, Har. bour Master 31:35. Chas Thomas 31:50. mainly depends upon the sail bein; Unless they are perfect in this rei t e them in a trial like the . place, the less the rudder is used the faster will the boat sail. and this display teaches the boatmen to use it as little as porsible. Finally, it requires not only a perfect rig but a very skilful navigator, and he who comesin even last has the honor of standing among those who can do what few who have not seen the feat believe to be possible, and what very few is able to accomplish. In the rowing matches, the following four-oared boats were entered, viz:— Washington, Adeline and Water Witch. The last two were with- drawn, Lieut. being there with his beautiful gig, called ‘Canadian Maid,” of the United States steam cutter Dallas, volunteered to row against the Washington, around Bedlow’s island, a distance of four miles. The G Washington came in ashort dis- tance ahead, in 41 minutes, 50 seconds. The following twenty-two-feet boats, with two pair of sculle,were rowed around Ellis’s island, three miles, yiz:—White Hall and American Eagle. The White Hall came in first—28:30. The following nineteen feet keel boats, with one pair of sculls, 1owed around Ellis’ island, viz:—Thomas pg and The-Flower, The Flower came in first, in It was a subject of regret to many, that the races did not come off at an earlier and a warmer period of the day; for many who felt the greatest interest in them were obliged, as the bye! drew on,and the temperature became colder, to deny themscives the ees “4 of staying to see the results of there exciting contests, THe Weatner.—The weather esterday, as for severdl days past, was delightful, dough the streets, ~ = common in pleasant weather, were filled with just. Mittrany Panave.—The 3d Regiment of New York State Militia, under command of Brig. Gen. Hi petaded through the pri ternoon. They were and made a fine appearano Nonroux Guanps.—A target corps, bearing this name. and commanded by Capt. Smith, passed the Herald office yesterday afternoon. The company is inrge, and composed of the bone and sinew of the fire dep.st tment, CanscX Gvanns.—This corp, commanded by Capt. Thomas, r’turned to the oity yesterday afternoon fom atarget ¢xcursion. The shattered condition of their target, bespe.*ke for them a fame as marksmen. SHamerun Nears. — Sunday afternoon, Dr. A. ‘W. White, City Inspe!or, called at station hou: No. 11, and directed the sssistant captain (the cap- tain being absent), to provilre @ hearse and remove the dead body of a woman, froi 121 Lewin street, of which the neighbors made complaint. The woman died on Tuesday or Wednesday lest. and was lying there since, from want of means to bury her. A hearse was obtained and the body rem to the dead house, by order of the City Inepestor, where they would not receive it, The Inspector was again waited on, wiio immediately gave another order for the body to be ad- mitted to the dead house, and it was accordingly taken there a second time; but the fastidious fanc- tionary in charge of that institu‘ion refused to obey the order, and would not receive the body without the Coroner's certificate. Coroner Walters was then sent for (about eight P.M.), but was unable to attend till moning. The body was then taken back to the house of the husband, but they would not receive it. Consequently nothing could be done but to bring the putrid body to the station house, and dump it in the reet, or Keep itin the hearre all might which latter tern: was adopted, and the body still remained there yesterday morning. Who isto biame inthis mat- ter! which is certainly a disgraceful affair, to say the least of it. Ax Avrnay 1x tHe Bowrny.—The usual business current of the Bowery wasinterrupted yesterday after- noon by an occurrence which happened as follows : A highly respectable resident of the 17th Ward acci- dentally encountered a Mie asister of s cer- tain ex-alderman of this city, as she was awaiting a stage at the corner of Fourth street and the Bowery, by which to reach the lower part of town. The usual compliments having been interchanged, the lady nig- nalled a stage, into which both entered, and proceeded with the exchange of some few words, till arrived at the corner of the Bowery and Hester street; when the lady, arising to get out, the gentleman accompa- nying her, they were engaged in @ conversation of rome consequence to each. when the brother of the Indy. who had probably witnessed the descent from the omnibus, suddenly interfered, with the request that the lady should withdraw, followed by a violent perronal aetault upon ber attendant, This was en- dured until repeated by the brother, when the gentle. man visited upon him the summary chastisement richly merited by so unprovoked an attack, ipal streets yesterday ed at Tompkins Square, .LIGENCE, HIGHLY INTERESTENG ELECTION NEWS, The Close Contest in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Gie,, Ke, See Ohio Election. Paicaperenta, Oct. 15, 1848, Crawford county gives Weller 759 majority, and Portage. Ford 20. ‘The official returns from Wyandott, give Weller 104 majority, and Delaware, Ford 96, From Williams, Paulding, Van Wert, Putnam, ‘Wood, Defiance, Henry, and Ottowa, no returns have been received. ‘The majorities for Governor run very close, ‘The whigs have four majority in the House, and one or two in the Senate. The Washington Union. of this morning, pronounces Ohio yet doubtful, and thinks that the official vote is necessary, to decide the chances for Governor, but concedes the joint ballot to the whigs. Purtapetrnta, Oot, 16-8 P, M. The Ohio State Journal, waiting by telegraph, says, that the vote for Governor is so close that it isimposai- ble to tell which candidate has succeeded. The Senate and house are both whig. Burrato, Oot. 16, 1848, The following is from the Buffalo Express of to- day :—“ All but Ottowa, Williams, Van Wert, and Paulding counties, give Weller 1 200 majority. They gave 500 demoeratic in 1846. Ifthis be corret, Wel- ler is elected Governor of Ohio.”” Burrato, Oct. 16—9 P. M. Ford, the whig candidate, is elected, beyond a doubt. The Legislature is whig The whigs have lost two Congressmen, and gained one. in Belmont district. Ohio, Oot. 16. 1848, A deepatch has just been recei announcing Ford's election, by 1.000 majority. In the Senate, there isa tie, and in the House, from 2 to 4 majority for the whigs, as before reported. Pennsylvania Election. Puirapeventa, Oot, 16—P M. The vote for Governor runs very close, though the odds are, by far,in favor of Jounston. Painter is pro- bably elected Canal Commissioner. The North American, of this morning, makes John- ston’s majority 3.505 in the counties heard from.and 997 democratic majority, in 1844, in the six counties to come in, leaving Johnston’s net majority at 2.500. The Pennsylvanian, (democratic paper.) of this morn- ing, makes the majority for Juhnston, thus far, 1,439, and the following counties to be heard from, viz:— Majority for Shunk, is 1844, Covump McKean. eeee » 825 vee 264 Total democratic maj. in these 3 counties... 698 Many of the democratic majorities in the Pennsyl- vanian, we know, are stated too bigh, and those of Johnston 100 too low, so that we have no doubt John- ston’s majority will exceed two thousand. The seme paper gives the following. by telegraph, showing the defeat of Middlesworth, the whig candidate for Canal Commissioner :— Warren. Hannisnuno, Oct. 15,1848. The Feds here, including Johnston and his officers, concede the election of Painter, the democratic can- idate for Canal Commissioner. This is highly grati- fying to all of us. Partapeventa, Oct. 16-834 P. M. The vote, thus far, is very close. This evening's re- turns make the result doubtful. Warren county reports 260 majority for Longstreth, and Jefferson 160. Ohio and Pennsylvania Elections. Baxtimors, Oct. 16—8 P. M ‘The democrats in Ohio concede the election of Sea- bury Ford, the whig nominee for Governor, by a majo- rity of 600. Pennsylvania, it is thought here, looks mere favora- ble for the democrats, who claim the election of Long- streth, by a small majority. Tremendous Politic Excitement in Wash- ington. ‘Wasnine ron, Oct. 16, 1848—8 P, M. Great excitement prevails here. Mr. Secretary Bu- chapan has received a telegraphic despatch from Har- risburgh, which gave Longstreth’a small majority.) The whigs are holding a torch light meeting for the Pennsylvania victory, as they aseert, and have fired a hundred guns. The democrats have fired two hundred guns, and are also holding a meeting. claiming victories in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. Full particulars by mail. From New Orlean: New Orueans, Oct. 15, 1848. The Creseent City has arrived. She left Havana on the 10th, and encountered a terrible hurricane on the 12th. She run entirely out of coal, and experienced trifling damage. She was brought to the Belize bya tow-boat. The city is in a state of great political excitement. Great Fire in Waterloo. Burraro, Oct. 16—9 ?.M. A most destructive fire visited Waterloo, last even- ing, which, before it could be subdued, destroyed nearly the entire village. The origin, or loss, we could not learn. Marine News. Boston, Oot. 16, 1848. ‘The brig Halifax, Laybold, Halifax, N. S., 12th inst. arrived this morning, and reports bark Z. Ring, from New York for Cork, with @ cargo of grain, put into Hal- ifax, on the 9th, having sprung a leak on the 23d ult. Markets, New Orveans, Oct, 14—8 P. M. The cotton market continues steady, with sales of 1.600 bales. The sales of the week reach 13.000 bales. "The stock of flour in first hands is small, and the market isheld firmly. The sales to-day, are 1,000 barrels. Corn is also in light supply. and market very firm. Quota- tions for wheat are steady, with fair amount of sales. Of tallew, 50 barrels were reported at 730. Tvecumnta, Oct. 10. There are only 26 inches water on Coibert shoals, and falling. Nasnvitre, Oct. 10. Within the past 48 hours the Cumberland has risen over 80inches. The cotton market has not yet epened for the prerent season. A few bales are occasionally sold , ranging at from 3}¢adc. as per quality. Cincinnati, Oot, 14, 1848. There has been a brisk demand for flour to-day, for future delivery, as stocks now here are light. There of 4.000 bbis.,on private ter 12.000 at iverable at th dof the month, and 1,000 In the grain market there is no change Provisions and groceries are both without material al- teration. Sales of whiskey at 16\%c, Sales of cheese at 71 to 8c. Prrrsnunon, Oct, 14,1848. The prices of flour are rather on the decline, and concession onthe part of holders has caused sales at $4 87to $4.44. Wheat is held firmly in the hands of raters, and buyers do not meet them. as they are disposed to await the next advices from Europe. The weather here is very pleasant. Burr aro, Oot. 16, Receipts singe Saturday :—Flowt, 31,000, barrels ; wheat, 120,000 bushels; corn, 74,000 do. The flour market opened firm with small sales at $4 50a$4 621, Of wheat, there jen of 4000 bushels Ohio at 930. In corn, the business was not large, though quota. tions remained steady—sales 6000 bushels at 50c. Froights were advancing, with an upward tendency in tices, Flour to Albany we quote at 62a64c.; wheat, 7¢,; and corn, 140. Avnany, Oot. 16, Receipts by canal since Saturday :—Flour, 16,900 Darrele; wheat, 6,600 bushels; corn, 16,000 do; barley, 20,600 do, Operators in breadstuffs were waiting for tie steamer, and consequently there was but little done. Barley sold pretty freely. and some 23,000 bushels changed hands at 71a74c. Of corn, 7,200 bush- els, mixed, sold at 65a660 The last Balloon Ascension from Vauxhall Garden.—Dr. Morri!l_having recovered from the disasters of his former ‘Asoonsion, will make his Inst aerial tour from this. vit at 44 o’olock on the afternoon of Wednesday noxt, Oot, 1. number of Parachutes will he taken up and allowed to descond with live animals to the earth. Doors open at Co'clock, whon this mysterio ta Knox, the celebrated Fulton street Hat- tor, we are informed, is doing » smashing business this foason, The gn the compe tithon, the hotter he thrives. for the reason that he furnishes a first rate hat at alow price, His store, 128 Falvon, is alwnys fol of customers, all wanting “as good & hat as they got from him the last time, ges. —Cientlomen'’s Winter Wear Overconte and Cloaks, Droes and Frockeonta, Pants. and Vent prutohased for ena. “thay moet fashionable style, Five dollar suit store, corner of 6, say it yourself! Naseau and Beek mar The Chenpestand Best Place In the City to get food Boots, Shoes and Gaiters, is at JONKS’S, 1d Ann gtrost, near the American Museum. First quality of French Calf Dress Boots, $4 60; sooond do., $3 80 to $4 Congress Boots, from $3 60 to $4; French Patent Fanther Boots, $7 Diamond Pointed Goid Pens, 1f property made, are much cheay mn quill or steel pens, We invite the Attention of buyers to the Richelien Gold Pons, Bold by fh, B WATSON & CO., 15 Wall! etroet, They are the perfection of Gole Pe ‘and ‘are warranted to wear five yearn Gold Pena repaired, best article In the Liquid Hair Dyc—T market, is to be found at Rate » No. 2 Wall street, neat Broadway, It is not componed of nitrate of silver, lime, or any- thing that oan poweiby injure the hair or kin, | Cawatry purehse ters should oxamino this if they dosire a good article,