The New York Herald Newspaper, October 23, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. South-West Cornerot Fulton endRassan sts, | JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. THE ER ALD— Three editions day. tro cents oe ee Aleman, The MORNING BDITION ts aes veloc 4M. and distributed before bri AFTERNOON EDITION can be had ar { vetock. P.M, and the second AFTERNOON EDITION. a THE WEBKLY HERALD—Every Saturday, for circula- vay a the American Continent —6% cents 5 1 Strom. very steam packet day for Ecropean circulation, ‘annum, to include the ieropean edition | 6 lage. The an in the Prench and Bnglish L . ALL UETTERS by mas for vebacrigtione: or with adver: fa Be pest paid, or the postage will be deducted from VOLUN AR ¥ CORRESPONDENCE, containing important news, rom any quarter of enone iu ef, will be oo % (renewed every morving, end 0 ie sea Sry ons Tots te be woriten tna plas lepible manner’ the ‘proprietor mot res) for errors in manure Kinds executed beautifully and with de 9 Le he oder’ rscsheed ‘at the Office corner of Fulton and eau streets, taken ymous communications. What- 2 erie tor cwertion must be authenticated by the name Gnd address of the writer; not necessarily for publication, but Sea guaranty of his good faith. We cannot return rejected communications. ‘AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE—Forty axp Firry—Mavame Busnor ry Sexes FRow Rommo—Scoten Batiapv—Dr. Di..woarn — EAM eR ALDA. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Swamre Fox—Sionona Cioec a 2x0 8i6NOR Negi—RiveR CRarrsmen, BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Ov: ARV ANNE— Davexrse oF THe RacimestT—Tue Dume Bev. NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Square —Eemernatoa— Grane + New Yorx—Preriy Grris or Sriisenc, NIBLO'S, ASTOR PLACE- Macwetn—A Lean ov a Loven. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers Son—New Yorx tn Siices, BROADWAY CIRCUS, near Spring st.—Equesraiantsx, Re, MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Curistv’s Miverrere—Ernwrian Sincina, MINERVA ROOKS-Tavion’s Camraicys, MELODEON—Vincinta SeRENADERA. SOCIETY LIBRARY—Camrner.’s Miverr xcs, YN FEMALE ACADEMY, Joralemon street— NontHar.'s FaREwa1. Concert. street— Downey ap New York, Monday, October 23, 1848. Actual Circulation of the Herald. Oct'r 15, Sunday. . copies" es =: 18 We wiges se Thoreday « Ol, Saturday Weati; Oct'r 22, Sunday, staceesaciees ‘The publication of the Herald commenced yesterday at 5 minutes before 3 o'clock, and finished at 6 o'clock, enezuelan Affairs. On the outside of this day’e paper, we publish quite a lengthy manifesto of the Venezuelan General, Paez. It 4s an interesting document, on many accounts, as it not only gives a full and connected account of the origin of the present difficulties in that repub- he, but it also gives some remarkable disclosures regarding attempts made in former years to consolidate the three Colombian republics of Vene- zuela, Ecuador, and New Granada, into a mo- narchy. We are aware that this story of a monarchy, to be established in South America by the European powers, is an old affair; and, as the European monarchs are at present situated, they have proba- bly trouble enough to keep their own crowns se- cure on their heads, without crossing the Atlantic to establish more monarchies, there is not much probability of their ever doing much in this way ; still an expose of such intrigues cannot but be in- teresting. ‘The translation which we publish of this mani- feeto of General Paez, was furnished us by John B. Purroy, Esq., the Venezuelan Consul at this port, and can be relied on. The American Congress—Its Position and Influence in the Civilized World A few weeks ago a very serious and important article appeared in the columns of the London n which it was stated that the three prin. gislative bodies in the civilized world, at this epoch in the history of man, are the British Parliament, the French National Assembly, and the American Congress. The idea thus put forth by the great organ of that portion of public opinion in Europe, which may be called stationary or re~ active, strikes the mind with considerable force. Although it has not the merit of novelty or origin- ality, yet the combination presented, and the tact of inclnding the American Congress as one of the great elementsof modern progress and civilization is an acknowledgment from that quarter that has been wrung from them by recent events in Europe, and by the position gradually assumed by this country during the last few yeare. The British Ps is an old, and somewhat antiquated popular assembly, rendered in some degree sym- pathetic with the spirit of the age by recent reforms | and changes in its constitution. The French Na™ tienal Assembly is of a more recent date, and may be considered the organ of the great moving popular masses, not only ot France, but of all Europe, ‘The American Congress has reached its present preat moral influence and power over the public inind of both continents during the last half cen- tury, and by pursuing a course of policy about equi-distant from that dictated by the narrow and reetrictive spirit of the British Parliament, and the tumultuary and ever-changing course of the French National Assembly. In the present position of the civilized world we are firmly persuaded that the proceedings of the American Congress will hereafter attract more of the attention of the old world than they have at any period in our history. It is not alone the exercise of the legislative power of this country, numbering a population verging on twenty-five ows, that will distinguish the future history of American Congress. In some respects our nul legislature at Washington will be con sidered the model of similar bodies in Europe, and t great teacher of political truths to the creat masses of the civilized world. A legislative history of such a body, conceived in a comprehen- spirit, and written in a condensed and philo- nical form, would be of invaluable benefit to all olu cians and statesmen of both continents. Since tie organization of our government it appears that even Gaousand diflerent enactments or laws were d by both houses of Congress, and that, in veriod, the whole number of vetoes put sidents, on measures passed by that body, are as fol! By George Washington gre the Ave 2 James Madison 6 Jumes Monroe 1 Andrew Jackson 9 johm Tyler... . 4 James K. Polk ‘3 ‘Total number of vetoes. ..... 5 ‘This presents a curious view of the legislative history of Congress, in one aspect, atleast. These 4 be considered as so many practical ap- ations to the people of this country of the prin- «# contained in the United States constitution. ‘That constitution may, therefore, be said toe be illustrated by the laws passed by Congress, and the lnwes are also illustrated by the decisions of the courts of the United States passed on them. Yet, how little is known to even the public, on this side of the Atlantic, of those particular features and peculiar principles which have governed the Ame- ncan Congress and American jurisprudence, in vhat length of time. Since then, the country has grown from three millions to nearly tweaty- and has extended territory to an three times as large as that of the original Commerce, manufactures, poli- its five, u States ce, jeligioa, and the social elements of society, \ been more or less affected by those laws, ov, ne they may be called, practical applications of the American constutution, through the action of Congr ss and the President, If i were possible to have full reports of the pro- ceedings of both how 8 of Congress, commencing they would contain the best materials for a com- prehensive and philosophical view of the history of that body, and the progress of republican principles applied to practical purposes, under the decisions of Congress. The time has now come, also, when the proceedings of such a body as the American Congress will exercise a more important influence on the civilized world than 1t was ever expected they | would. The British Parliament may be considered | the organ of past umesand the interpreter of past | institutions. Its policy presents a barrier to the | rapid progress of free principles throughout Eu- | rope. Itas at the head of the party which stands sull, or, in other words, the conservative power of the old world. The National Assembly of France, on the other hand, occupies a directly op- posite position. It may be considered the organ ot the advanced ideas of the human race, but it is vague, practical and philosophical, all mixed toge- ther, without order and in great confusion. The American Congress, without any of the reactive or stationary spirit which prevails in the British Parliament, 1s also removed from those wild and impracticable theories—those sudden and over- whelming impulses, which too frequently mark the character and progress of the French Assembly. The time has come, therefore, for the debates in our Congress to become the !essons of political wisdom to the whole of urope, and any system by which those debates can be given in full length and rapidly to the world, would not only increase the influence of this country on the affairs | of Europe, but also enlighten our public men, dis- pel the spirit of party, elevate intelligence, and make intellect more powerful in our Presidential centests, than factional or local interests of any kind. For this purpose, if Congress were to ex- pend from fifty to even two hundred thousand doi- lars each session, for publishing full reports of their debates in the journals of the largest cireu- jation in our principal cities—comprising New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore—such a plan would be of a more public and nationa) benefit than the millions which are foolishly wasted in various ways on the party journals of no circulation, and other jobs based on corruption and favoritism. Tue Presipentia Conrest—Tue Secrerary terday’s Herald, a short synopsis of a speech de- livered by the Hon. James Buchanan, Secretary of State of the United States, at a political meeting, held in the city of Washington, on Friday evening nominees for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, received by means of the telegraph, and published by us exclusively, and in to-days paper our readers will find a full report of the same, which we received by the mail. Apart from the distinguish- ed source from whick it emanated, this speech will be read with great interest, by politicians and | the public, in every part of the Union. In one respect at least, the election which is about to take place, 18 peciuliar—we mean inthe stump in the support of the candidates of their Tespective parties. It was only a short time ago that Mr. Dallas, the Vice President of the United States, presided at a political meeting in favor o' Cass and Butler, and to-day we publish a speech, made by the Secretary of State. We are not sure, as regards the latter, but Mr. Dallas, is the | first Vice President of the United States, since the organization of the government, that did, while holding office, make a speech of this decription. The other day, too, Mr. Johnston, the whig candidate for Governor of Pennsy!- vania, delivered speeches on his own behalf | in several parts of that State, and it is sup- | posed that those speeches conduced in a great | degree to his election. Candidates for the Go- during the present fall; and we are not certain but that Mr. Polk, President of the Union, will | descend from the executive chair and stump it | through the Union for Cass and Butler. In case he make up his mind to do so, we hope that he will be in better spirits and better health than he was in when he visited New York last summer. | We would advise him, tvo, to avoid drinking water as soft as our Croton, for reasons well known to himself, so as to guard against a con- tingency of an unpleasant nature, which marred, to a great degree, the enjoyment which he other- wise might have had in visiting our institutions, and inspecting the High Bridge at Harlem. Jonn Van Buren anv ats Stumrmne—Srneunar Cuarge.—A very strange and almost unbelievable charge was made against John Van Buren in our cotemporary, the Evening Post, a few days since. A correspondent of that journal, hving at New Bedford, Mass., writes to Mr. Bryant that a dis- tinguished ex-member of Congress from this city, (alluding, evidently, to the Hon. Moses H. Grin- nel,) stated before the Taylor Club of that place, that the whigs of New York had advanced money toJohn Van Buren, for the purpose of procuring his services in favor of the free soil movement, in ranks, to enable the whigs to elect General Tay- lor This, we believe, is the substance of the charge. Of course nothing is yet known to the public, beyond the simple allegation put forth in the correspondence of the #vening Post ; yet, it is evident, as a color to suchja charge, that the movemert of Mr. Van Buren may have the tendency and purpose attributed to it by the New Bedford correspondent of Mr. Bryant. We have always estimated, in forming an opinion of the probable result of the present contest, that the free soil movement, of which John Van Buren is the hero and Demosthenes, may be the means of electing General Taylor, in the same way as the Birney movement elected Mr. Polk four years ago. The only difference be- tween them, in their operation, is, that the diver- sion by the free soil movement is made from the ranks of the democratic party, while the Bimey movement detracted from the forces of the whigs of thatday. I: is impossible, however, to say, positively, what wall be the effect of the free soil movement, or whether it will elect the General, tained. General Taylor may get an immense ma- jority; and, if he do, he will be elected without any aid from the free soil movement. On the other hand, if there should be a very close contest between General Taylor and General Casa, the free soil movement in New York will, no doubt, "| tend very much to give the result in favor of the hero of Buena Vista. At all events, the charge made against the prince of the barnburners, by the chief organ of the same party, 18a very seriousand a very grave one We do not yet believe in its truth, because we doubt very much whether John Van Buren would act with such a purpose in the contest now pending.— The only thing that gives a color of plausibility to the charge is its coming from the Evening Post. We think, however, that the charge should be inquired into by the persons implicated, and the truth be made out as broad as noonday. Mexting ov Rerorrers.—We publ h to-day a report of a meeting held by the reporters attached to the city press, held on the evenings of the 18th and 2Ist inst., in reference to the drama. We may make some remarks on the subject at our le The Crops, extract of a letter to th ‘and respectable cotton Arkansas, dated 28th uit. bei hered, do not equal ox- ly one-fourth, and we anticipate t year, Cotton, although of With abun- id J shall be agree- | ably disappointed if, ta this ion of country, we | come within one-third of the yield of last year. | Stinted in the means of bread, witha reduction of cne-third on the cotton crop of the preo year, me reduction i eo. the ‘ the planter is anything but cheering ’ ditor, in or STaTE on THE Stump.—We published, in yes- | last, in favor of Cassand Butler, the democratic | number of distinguished men who have taken the | | vernorship of other States have done the same | order, by making a division in the democratic | until the absolute result shall have been ascer- | with the first seasion, and coming down to the last, | Meeting of the Reporters of the New York Press. In pursuance of an invitation to the reporters of the New York press, to meet at Stoneall’s Hotel, on the 13th inst.,to adopt such measures as they might on deliberation think proper, to uphold the dignity of their profession. The reporters con- vened at the above mentioned hotel on the evening named. The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock. J.C. Whitehead, M. D., was appointed chairman, and T. W. Meighan, Esq., Secretary. Dr. Writrnnan, on taking the chair, returned thanks, ina few brief remarks for the distinguished ho- nor conferred upon him He could, he observed, have wished they had appointed a more competent person than himeelf; some one less averse than he was, at all times, to put himeelf forward in public, and to assume any prominent or conspicuous situation. To the fact of 594 being, he believed, the senior re; present, as it were the Doyen of the profession—for it was above twenty-five years ago mince he (Dr. W ) was ‘iret a re- porter for the as press, having been at that period reporter at the town courts in Dublin—that he had to attribute the undeserved distinction conferred upon him. It would doubtless be expected of him. and would be proper, that on taking the chair at a meeting of 1 nd, composed of gentlemen constituting one among the most ueat honora- ble, and learned classes of society, that he should ges ex and state what he understood pe rt tr cation of the reporters of the public p them before the world in a light as base as it was unjust and untrue. racter was, that it was too contemptible to deserve noticing. Other gentlemen, however, belonging to the press, and connected with various establishments in this city, thought differently, and were of the opl- nion, that inasmuch as this character points coll ly at the reporters of the press, purports to be embodiment of them, and is osiculated to degrade them in the public estimation, by representing them generaliy, asa base, |, sordid, ang dishonorable set of men, some notice at least ought to be taken of it, He, (Dr. W..,) cheerfully yielded up-his own views to the opinion of the majo ity in this case, and entered, therefore, most cordially into co-operation with them. Such, then, was the object of this meeting, to devise and take such eteps as may appear most calculated to vindicate the honor of reporters, and if possible, to stop the continuance of a public slander and vile and unjust aspersion, which is nightly made upon them at Burton's Theatre, Now he (Dr. W.) had the honor of being connected with a journal of this city, which stood deservedly high in public estimation—a journal which itself, alone, employed, in the prepa- ration of its columns, as great a number of reporters as all the other journals of the city put together. If, therefore, reporters in general had a right to complain, a8 they undoubtedly had, of the matter in question, it was natural that the complaint shoul 1 | come with louder tcme from those who constitu- | ted the largest body of them, While he (Dr. W.) | regretted, for bis own part, that any notice what- ever had been taken of this base and infamgus imputa- tion and public acéusution, (for he thought'it to be, in every possible reepect, totally unworthy of any notice;) yet as. perhaps, a mejority of those who had been pro- inent in taking up thi: affair, were connected with the Herald establishment, he must say that, however unworthy he thought the thing itself of any notice, yet, in bis view, the susceptibility manifested did | honor to the gentlemen who hdd taken it up, while, at the same time, their jealousy for the character and honor of the profession in general, deserved the thanks | of the whole corps of reporters.’ It proved not only | that each establishment with which they were seve- rally connected, was above such charges—not only that they themselves were above such charges—but | that they were also too noble, honorable, and pure in respect to such matters, to be willing to submit even to the bare imputation of such, or of similar, unworthy practices. He could not blame his friends, theref tor their proud and high minded susceptibility ; ood he felt convinced that none but such as are guilty of, or ate capable of, such practices and extortions, cculd venture to oppose censure or throw obstac! in the way of this movement, now made by the re- #, for the purpose of vindicating the cha- racter of the general body from such s sweeping | and infemous charge. Infact, whatever may be the result of this movement, it is calculated of itself alone, should it even failin accomplishing any other purpore, to vindicate our common honor, and to prove to the world that, sn the matter ‘of this | upjust aspersion upon all our characters, we sans peur et sans reproche. It will prove to the world that the press, and reporters for the press, sre not the base wretches which Mr. Burton's con- temptible figure on the stage bas represented them to be. It must convince the public, that this character of Mr. Burton’s, and such similar ones, by whomso- ever drawn and painted, is but 4 base and calumnious fabrication. It must effvetually prove this, for the guilty would be the last to court the open day; they | runfrom the glare it would throw upon their deed and diehonor always hides its face from the light of | patie enquiry, instead of coveting it, as we now do, could join with the perpetrators of this outrage. to ecreen them, to apologize for them, or extenuate such @ vile, infamous, and unfounded public charge, with- out being himeelf open to suspicion—destitute and | regardless of character--deficient in personal respect and failing in that esprit de corps and noble jealousy | for the honor of our profession, which ought, he | thought, to animate every one of us. With these re- marks, with this riew of the case, and this conception of the porpove and ae now before us, he would con- clude by again thanking them for the honor done him; and assuring the meeting that his humble ef- forts would be directed to discharging the duties im- pered upon him, justly, impartially, and honora| the utmost of his defective ability. The ‘iret motion made was that of D. R. Lee, who proposed that the 8 of individuals present towhich they were attached. After the president had explained the object of the assemblage, the mo- | tion was entertained and debated. | Mr. nb amendment in the following | words :— | “That a committee of three be appointed, toexamine the cre Gentialt of members, snd that the word of ¢ach individual be ae- knowledged as such credential, he stating to what paper ot pa- Fers he is attaohed in New York city.” It was farther moved and seconded, that the chair- man should appcint raid committee; and he accord- ingly appointed Messrs, Bangs, Hamilton, and Otis. The result of the action of this body was as is an- nexed -— J. W. Simonton, Age, ‘Thos, H. Hoopery N. ¥. Herald, | re cae N.Y, Bera’d. so Gino Jeo. wid no paper. eorge oherty, do. Bll, Révoll, N°¥-Terald. — J.AcHicuston, "de. J Alex. Mc Millan, E: . Nugent, 0. J. Finn, True Sun, John Vance, N. T. W, Mei WwW. ighan, Sunday Age. B. B. Phillips, J. F,Otie, Express, and Glote, C.W. Holden, Holden's Mace J, Barber, True San, ‘ine. D.R Lee, Day Book and Com- J. K. Moran, True Sun. mercial Advertiser, M. C. Btanley, Police Gazette. _R. Ingraham, Globe. John Darcey,'N. ¥. Herald. W. McKellar, Commercial Ad- | J.C.Whitebead, do, vertiser, Geo. B. Wallis, do. D. Bangs, Glove, CG. Z. Pond, Sunday Age. E.D Convery, N. ¥. Herald. | W.C. Hamilton, do, Mr. Simontow then offered the following preamble and resolution :— Whereas, The Reporters of prt oftien rt of th Bre stece of atien; there Resolved, That a committee, to cona’st of thos members, be appointed to wait on the afore aid manager, forthe purpose of sifordir him an opportunity of explanation, and hearing from him Is determination with regari t» the withdrawal of noxious character, This preamble and resolution were violently oppos- | ed by Mesers. Lee and Banga, and supported by M Simonton, who vindicated the parties who hissed the performances at Burton’s Theatro on the Saturday evening previous, from all pieconcerted design to cre- ate a disturbance, or from having created any on the evening in question. He said that a few days since, Mr. Burton, proprietor of Burton's Theatre, Palmo's Opera House.) in Chambers street,in this city, ; Introduced upon bis stages new drama, which was | intended to reprerent lifeln New York, in all its vari- ous ebades and colorings. In this piece there was a character repreeenting & reporter of the city press, and in the course of the performances he levies black- mailon one of the guests, at a fancy balliinthe Opera Houre in Astor Place A few of the respectable re- porters connected with the city presses, considered that the character in (ge op reflected on the profes- sion to which they belonged, and expressed their dis- approbation of that particular feature of the piece on Saturday evening last, the fourteenth inst The performances were immedietely suspended. and a | Mr. Jobnston, one of the actors, stepped forward and enquired the cause of the disapprobation Atter en- quiring three several times for the parties who hissed to explain the cause of it, Mr. Johaston demanded, @ fourth time, that the parties should speak out, if they ‘were gentlemen, and if they had no explanation to make, to allow the performances to proceed, or other- wire they would be considered in the light of rioters, At this juncture a gentleman connected with the press attempted to make an explanation, but was pi from 60 doing and rudely pushed from t! stage by Mr. Johnston. assisted by reveral of his asso- ciates, A portion of the andience then demanded the gentleman should be heard, while another portion refused to hear him. Then commenced the dis- turbance which was so unjustly laid at the door of the gentlemen who merely exercised the right of hissin, E, B. Western, Sunday Times, Wm. N. Conn'lly, N.Y. Sun, ow York press have witness to malign the character of thelr profession, on the a er of Burton's Theatre, by the iatroduction om establishment of 9 false and libelous imperso, ¢ ob and who e prevented from making an explanati: by Mr. Jobnaton, who so frequently demanded it. The parties then volunterily left the theat: nd were not ejected therefrom, as has been falsely ited in some of the newspapers of the city. The preambie and resolution were violently opposed by Mr. Lee and Mr. Bi . after an angry speech fromeach of bing N atiemen, in which they sought to make it appear that the parties who got up the meeting were connected with the Herald and no other — ‘hy follow < “ or ene, ed wpon the stage of Bur- ton's calbalated to doginde OuF profession in tt jand whereas, Mr. Bar- ton bas, by the of one of the gentlemen comprising this meeting, declared that he had no disposition to malign say pir tion of the j and whereas, the explanation gives an earnost of the disposition of the said manager to do justice to our pro fession 5 Desclved, That acommittes of three be appointed to waltapon Mr. Burton, and rospe tfully request him to withdraw tis ob- noxious character referred to, Another ni debate was the consequence of this jest specified bandh phy The proovedings, owing to the further disorderly acts of persons who attended avowedly for the purpore of creating a disturbance, an lerrupting a harmonious conclusion of mo’ ber fe: ment, bec ry much confused, lengthy debate, course of whi of wl speakers weed im er language, and another shook bis fistin the face of th ai , aod refused to obey any rules by which the deliberations of the con- Tegation might be regulated, og hr Hauteron oftered, as @ substitute, the fol- | lowing | Whereag The reporters of the press of the city of New York | pave coom, with cogret, ® ohaenater, intended to represent thoi should be taken, together with those of the papers | y this movement. No reporter, he (Dr. W.) thought, | | to take similar measures ; and that they report pro- Profession, put om the stage of one of our theatres in such 8 man- per as, in opinion, redeots it and di on ae reepeotatle men. er much confusion ead noise, <hieliamasiuabits! eaid clique of noisy persons, Edward D. ym Amand hersnony, I ees conclusion, as a substi- \utions before t! Seti , the fol- lowing, which was carried by a large vote :— esolved, Thats oommitien of Ave. be appointed to walt upon Mr. Burton, and receive explanations from hin; said committee ry pore ture meeting. The fol ring named pate re nominated as the committee, viz.: Mi , of the Express; Meighan, of the Sunday Age ; Simonton, late of the ‘ashi: gion Union ; Houston, late 5 treed to the United States Senate ; Stanley, of the National Police Gazette; and Dr, Whitehead, of the New York Herald, who was afterwards added. The meeting then adjourned, to assemble at thi ome time and place, on the Saturday evening follow- Bg. THE ADJOURNED MEETING. According to the vote for adjournment, the majority of the gentlemen. composing the meeting, assembled ce o'clock, on the evening of the 2lst of October, 1848. Epwaro Downes Convery was ap;ointed chairman, incor juence of the absence of Dr. Whitehead. A motion was made, seconded, and carried, to dis- pense with the reading of the minutes, and also to waive the call of the roll until after the disposal of the report of the committee appointed to wait on Mr. Burton. Mr. Otis read the said report, and it was carried without s dissenting voice. A reso.ution to adjourn sine die, which was attached to it, was with- held for future consideration. The follow ng is ® copy of the report :— ‘The committee of six, appointed at the last meeting, bave performed the duty assigned them, and ask lea to report, as follows : They held a meeting on Thursday, and resolved to — upon Mr Burton, with the fellowing communica- tion :— W, E. Burrow, Bay.:— Ate meeting of gentlemen connected with the press of New York, held at Stoneall's Hotel—called for the purpose of taking into consideration the introduction of certain words, re‘leoting on the character and conduct of those connected with the press, in the course of drama now perferming upon your stage—the pied :— Is Comnrrrxe, Oot, 19, 1843, following resolutic a * Resolved, 1. five be appointed to wait upon Mr. Burton, sd rwoive explanations from him; said committee to report at a future meet ‘he follewing gentlemen were appointed the committee :— Messrs, Otis, of the New York Express; Meighan, of the Sunday Age; Simonton, inte of the Wasiiagton Union; Houston, late re- Porter to the United States Senate: Stank y, ofthe Police Garette, and Whitehead, of the Herald. Tn pursuance of these proceedings, the committee willbe read} toheas from Mr, Burton, mt ruch time and place as may oult nis convenience. ‘The committee think it fairly within tho line of their duty to suggest to Mr, Burton that the meeting of which they are the gan, considered that the press, to whic! bel nox reflected upon by the mere tation of the press, upon tho stage, any more than by the intro: duction of the representation of any other class or protession, Nor, in their view, is their profestion any more exempt from such judicious censure and satire even, than any other. But adizeat | alloga' corruption and venality, level 8 profes- siops and nightly uttered before the public, eemed to the mooting tobe go indefensible and ilameworthy, as to call not only for an indignant denial, but for such prompt and decided action in the matter, ae to result in the withdrawal of that which is objection= able frrm before the public, While, then, we donot ask of Mr. Burton to alter in any way the construction or cast of the drama, called “New York in Slices,” we take leave most of those words from the part of Mr. Dowling waich attribute ve- nality to the press; and this the committeo beliove would be per fectly satisfactory to their constituents, The committee waited upon Mr. Burton, and having read the above communication to him, left with him a were received Br him with much courtesy extended interview with him; in the course of which he averred that nothing was farther from his thoughts, intentions, or wishes, than to present any thing upon bi Teflecting upon, or derogatory the prefs, or any gentleman or gentlemen connected therewith; declared himself as entertaining for it the highest reapect, and the deepest interest in it, as ha- ng, is not introduction of a represen- ectfully to suggest the withdrawal | trieal aad Musical. * Pans Ti —From the great success attending the engagement of Madem Anna Bishop, we are pleased to learn that she hasjbeen re-engaged for six nights more. She willappear in the character of “Ro ee in the tragic that name. in which se will sing the beautiful cavatina “ Ombra Adorata; he will alco, during the evening, sing the admired Scotch ballad of “John Anderso Those who love urity of style, sweetness of into: id. bewi'oh- ing dramatic expression, should see and hear this dis- tinguished cantatrice. this evening. Besides this great attraction, the grand ballet of “Esmeralda will be produced by the Monplaisir troupe, who have now be- come established The dramatio company will also appear in two pieces, namely, the farce of +40 and 60," ‘H which Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will sustain the principal characte of “Doctor Dilworth,” with an excellent cast. early tothe Park to secure reats, Bowery Tueatnx —The national drama. so termed, by which is meant that class of dramas in which inci- dents frcm the wars of the revolution form the chief ints of the story, has become most popular, particu jarly at the Bowery, where such dramas are produced in most magnificent style. The various patriotic hfoh of course Agure largely in such pieces, ure to be highly applauded; at the same least at tl Fomery) are usually free from the fustian and bombast which so frequently sup- ply the place o sterling language in such pleces. * Putnam’ is o ining example of how interesting these pieces can be made, and to-night a new drama called the “Swemp Fox” will be produced. It is founded on historical facts, principally collected from Sims's Life of ion, the celebrated Carolinian General of the revolutionary war He was called the Swamp Fox during the war. his habits of lying concealed in the fastnesses of the swamps, and his cunning manwu- vres and invincible courage when attacked. The in- cidents in this piece will be of the most interesting cbaracter. Mr. G. F. Brow: his mare, Gazelle, will both appearin it, and some remarkable equestrian feats will be performed. rominent members of the company will take parte—N. B. Clarke, J. M. Scott. Hall, Warden, Tilton, Duff, Dunn, Mrs. Jordan Miss S. Denin, te. splendid and accur: nd every advantage in the way scenery will be given it. Di noing by Signora Civcca and Signor Neri, and a new | drama, called the “ East River Craftsman,’ will form the rest of the bill. This last drama is ea‘d to be a most interesting one, and, altogether, the bill for this even- ing, at the Bowery, will be sure to attract « most crowded hous Broanwar TuHeatne.—This evening, the entertain- ments commence with the burietta of “Our Mary Ann,” in which Mrs. Abbott, Miss R. Cline, Mra Isher- wood. Messrs, Hadaway, Shaw, and Andrews, will sus- tain the principal characters.’ The next piece will be the comic opera of “ The Daughter of the Regiment,"’ music by Donizetti, in which the Seguin troupe w! appear. This will be followed by a Pas Neapolitaine, by Mlle. Celeste and Mons. Wiethoff, and the whole will conclude with the farce of the“ Dumb Belle.” The part of Vivian, by Mr. Lester; O'Smirke. by E. Shi in which he will sing the song of “Paddy O’Raf- fert; This is ry attractive bill, and no doubt will draw a large assemb'age this evenin, in we would remind the Pe pe of oe that his compliment benefit will come off on jay eve- Sars next. Mr. Mann deserves well from the the: cal community of this city, we venture tosay that a vast assembii of his admirers will prove, by their presence on Thursday evening next, how much they appreciate his efforts in raising such a noble structure in our city, as the Broadway Theatre. Nationau Tueatre.—To-night the very favorite operatic drama of ‘ eralda’? will be produced. This piece was played some two or three weeks ago at the National, for many successive nights, with the greatest aj eo; it is « most elegant and interestin; adaptation from Victor Hugo's celebrated novel, an ving been rons connected with it, both editorially and as @ practical printer; view the part complained of the press or any of its members; and ended by agree- ing that the offensive allusion to reporters of the pub- lio press, in the part, should be omitted in fature repre- rentations. Sotaras the committee felt authorised, they expressed entire satisfaction with the result of ther interviow. ‘The committee, in conclusion, beg leave to propose for the adoption of the meeting the following re- solution :— Resolved, That this meeting do adjourn, sine die, All of whieh is respectfully submitted, Janes F, O1s, T. W. Meicuay, Jas. W. Simonton, M. C, Stanter, At this stage of the proceedings a large number of turbulent personages, some of whom were under the influence of ardent spirits, entered the room, and were the authors of 80 much disturbance that the business could not be consummated. Many of these persons being neither reporters nor editors, they | admitted to the privilege ofa part in the proceedings. A motion to adjourn was lost—ayes, 14; nays. 13. A bill for the rent of the room was then paid, in accordance with a resolution passed by the mecting. Here profane language, insinuations of personal | violence, and various other uncalled-for and criminal | movements compelled the officers, and a majority of | the original callers of the meeting, to vacate the room, and adjourn to another quarter. j They continued their organization; and their first | act was to agree to the following protest: — In consequence of the presenes of a disorderly body of persons, some cf whom were gubordinate: the pris, and others of | whom have no connection with if ‘her in @ reportorial or edi torial way, the otheers of the meeting, and gentlemen helping to comprise the original Keatdben i having accumplished all they met to accempll y theretore re‘use to recognize any pro- coedirgs that may taken place after their adjournment. A resolution, a8 below, was then adopted :— Resolved, That measures be taken to organize and es League ‘of the writi sblish a i Seve yd of the Goh this a's to whe «tlemen, (f acknowle: respec tabil an ono That be adesitted 08 complying wits GhePrales aud bylawe of the Association, It was also resolved that the members of the profes- sion, in the cities of Baltimore, Philadelotia, Boston, ‘Washington, and New Orleans, be respectfully invited gress at a meeting, to be called of the reporters and writers of this city, at a future day, in order that the profession may be enabled to maintain its dignity throughout the United States! ‘The meeting then adjourned. Beecher, of Boston. The new Congregational Clerch in Hammond, near Factory street, was opened for divine service yesterday morning. one of the neatest and most comfortable in the architecture plain. presents none of that superfluous and gaudy dra- | pery which characterizes the churches built at the pregentday. The pews are large and convenient constructed of black walnut, of beautiful texture. The desk, of the same material, is plain, but beau- tiful; while the galleries are unexcelled for eon- venience and comfort, being finished after the same style as the lower part ofthe house. The organ, which stands in the end of the gallery, is small, but of the jeetest tone, and the choir is composed of gentlemen \d ladies of great vocal powers. There is worship, a1 his a dosirable place of gregation cannot but | become one of the larg There were a goodly num. | ber of persons yesterday, and the opening sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Beecher, of Boston. His remarks were wholly of a practical nature, on the | condition of mankind generally, in a religious point | of view, “Whenae man setteth about to build a house, be first counteth the cost,” &o. With regard to the church in which that congregation were to worship, he was aware there were great obstacles to contend against; but it was only necessary to observe aj strict adhereace to the rules laid down in the gospel, and they would flourish. The city of New York, he said, was ¢: d to every grade of sin; the theatres, and 8 pace had a tendency only to demoralize, aud it was the duty of those who had the impreas of the spirit of God, to be watchful, and rd against those things which tended to impede the cause of Christianity. It ‘was necessary to count the cost, to examine into the truths of the word of God, that its blessings might be_sppreciated, and there was no doubt but, though there were but few now who had succeeded in erect- ing the edifice for worship, there would be numbers of thore who, by @ guidance of the truth of divine revelation, would make the church to grow, and become an ornament to the cause which it espoused. The gaming table, he said. was one of the greatest evils to which this city was subjected, and one which was only calculated to impede the progreas of the ox'se of Christ, and it would require all the watchfalness of which the mind is possessed, to drive that source of unhappitess from the community. Slavery and politics, tov, were of the evils of the country, In short. there was every- thing to deter the cause of holiness; but by a careful adberence to the truth of the gospel, the 0x8 would be turned to light, and the blessings of Chris- tianity prevail. He announced that he should continue his discourse in the afternoon, when he prayed the Lord would come up with them, During the week, the society will be established, and ® board of trustees appointed, This church opened under the mort favorable auspices, and thi can be no doubt but those who have projected reared it, will see the fruit of their labors, and like bread cert upon the waters, be bountifully gathered, in arich harvest vf faithful worshippers, Sporting Intelligence. Trotting at THe Union Course to-oar.—This af. ternoon, the great contest between Americus and Black Hawk, which has created intense excitement in the sporting circles for some time past, wili take place. It will be reccllected ina match for $2, Hawk beat Ameri hortly after the latter's from England, when his powers of speed. 1; is thought by his triends, were eofnewhat impaired by the effects ae tone oo voyage, This circumstanos, together with the fact that this will bethe first appoarance of Biack Hawk on the turf since bisinjaryin ths trial with Lady Sutton, has rendered it extremely uncertsin as to which will come off victorious on this occasion, The particulars of the affair have alreaiy been stated, nd it will, doubtless. prove one of the most interest- iog events that has latery come off over the Union courte. Th Ml known character of the nage has created no litt: Hr, in quarters seldom influenced by omwusements of the kins, and the trial is expected to bring out many new faces, The celebrated horse, Trustee, bas recovered from the fatigue necessarily occusioned by hin remarkable match againet time, xnd as some curiosity has heen ex- The New Congregational Church in Ham-e mond Street—Sermon of the Rev. Dr, | The church has recently been completed, and is | city. The walis are of light grey stone, and the | The interior of the church | | best order and regularity | the admirable manner in which it is got up by Chan- | frau has made it very popular. Mies Mestayer’s per- formance of the Esmeralda, is truly admirable, and | Stark's Claude Frollo is a most remarkable piece of act- ing. Nor must we forget Mrs. McLean's Gudule, Jones's Quasimodo, Palmer's Phoebus, and Herbert's Gringoire, It is.in fact, admirably put on the stage in exery respect. The popular local piece of a “Glance at New York,” will next be played. This is the great orignal of the Mose style of drama, and Mose himself appears to much advantage init It will be played with all'the original seenes. and Mose, Syksey, Lize. and all the various forms which that wonderful animal, the elephant, is apt to assume in New York, will be faith- fully represented. Strangers to the ways of “city folks’ will do well to invest the price of a tioket tothe Na- tional to see this piece; it may save them many a di Jer after, besides affording them great amus: tbe eame time. The elegant mili © Pretty Girls of Stilberg.” +! performance. With such ning. Bunton’s Tugatae —“Dombey & Son,’ the most successful adaptatior which has been produced for a long time in this city, will be again piayed this even- ing at Burton's theatre. It is played in orderto afford an opportunity to see it to a large number of persons who were unable to gain admission on the last repre- sentation of it, as the house was so much crowded. Dickens’ novel, red, famous enough in this country when it first appeared, has acquired a reputation more widerpread than ever. since this adaptation of it. and | 28 it bas taken so well, we should think that some of bis other works would likewire afford a good field for adeptators. “New York in Slices” will also be played. ‘The local drama is all the rage. now-a-days in New York, and when well done, it will always be a favorite rpecies of drama. We perceive that a new burlesque, | entitled “Dan Keyrer de Bassoon,” is announced for to-morrowevening. We presume that It isa burlesyue on “Don Cwsar de Basan’ The music is by Mr. Loder, and the piece iteeif by Mr. Brougham. “Don Cesar’ might be admirably burlesqued, and we have ‘no doubt that Mr. Brougham has done his part with his urual wit and ekill. Nisio’s Turatre —This being the last night of the engegement of Mr. Macready, no doubt the Broadway omnibuses will be crowded from haif-past 6 until half- met 7 o'clock, as usual, with the many admirers of this istinguished tragedian. He appears in one of his great- est charsoters, that of Macbeth. Mrs Melinda Jones will sustain the part of Lady Macbeth, that of Maoc- duff by Mr. Ryder, and Banquo by Mr Clarke. The other characters will be filled by an excellent stock ‘ company. The entertainment will close with the farce of “A Loan of # Lover’’—the character of Peter Spyk by T Placide, and Ernestine by Miss Kate Horn, | The management of this theatre since it came into the ha: of Mr. Wm. Niblo, has been conducted with such theatrical skill, eeeking as much by selection of the best talent to please bis patrons as to make money by the transaction. that his separation from the thea- tre will be much regretted by all those who have looked upon his name. as the conductor of stage affairs, as a paseport to a delightful evening's pleasure. Broavwar Circus —This establishment, under the management of Tryon & Thomson, is doing an excel- lent business. Some of the greatest eque talent inthis country are now performing there, and the revail aghout the en- tire entertainment. To-night, the celebrated John Gossin will appear. as also the great equestrian, Her- nander, and the whole troupe of Welsh and Delavan. This, indeed, will be an attraction seldom presented for tl le’s amusement and, no doubt. will draw a peop! large aesemblage to the Broadway Circus this evening. On Thuraday next the extensive zoological collection of Messrs. Raymond and Waring will enter the city, and proceed through the principal streets. preceded by thecolossal chariot. They will be joimed by Messrs, ‘ryon and Thompson's circus team, which will make one of the most magnificent trains that ever the city witnerred. They will be conducted to the site of Nibio’s old garden, where a spacious pavilion will be erected, where the animals will be exhibited. This affair will be worth « sight, and Mesers. Thompson and Tryon will no doubt greatly add to the beauty of the dieplay. There will be an hundred horses in the procession Curisty's Mixstaris have undoubtedly found the philosopher's «tone, as they must be making money at railroad epeed. Their concert room ia crowded every night, and great isthe applause which they obtain from their audiences. But then they take every pains to make theirentertainmente worthy of this patronage; and, as the various members of the froupe ate all most admirable musicians and singers, they have tho requi- site abilities to go through their concertsin first rate style, soas to please the most fastidious ear, not to speak of the amusing nature of their dances, jokes, &e. They will cing every evening this week. M. avy Mapame Leati’s Gnano Concent, to-morrow evening, at the Apollo Rooms, will bethe great musical event of the week. M. and Madame L. have acquired a very te European reputation, and it expecta- tlons have been formed here of their musical attain ments, From what we have heard of the powers of there artiste. we are sure that all such expectations will be more than falfilled, and that they will forma most brilliant addition to the of eminent artists now inthis country, Their programme for to-morrow évening is composed of selections from the most a tific music of Rossini /Balfe, Verdi, Bellini, Knight,and other great masters. In addition to the performances of M and Medame Leati, Messrs, Joseph Burke and R. Hoffman, the celebrated violinists, will play several beautifal pieces. We are sure that this concert will be the means of introducing favorably tothe public artiste who will hereafter become universal favorites Compnets's Minstrers — The singing of these geniuses is as perfect as thelr disguise Indeed, it is diMoult to euppose that they are anything else but dandy darkies who, by some chance, have been blessed with mest harmonious veices and the readivst wit, +o in- imitably do they support their characters They aro attracting crowds every evening. During the present week, they will introduce many aew songs, and theic concerts will be of the most amusing nature M L. NontHae will give a fareweil concert, this evening, at the Female Academy, Joroleman street, Brooklyn. Miss Northall has acquired much Teputal with the public of York and Brooklyn during her professional career, and no artiet enjoys more he respect and esteem of the community. It is but a years ince she made her first appearance; but her beautifal voice, her admirable musical attainmenta, her youthful grace and truly Indy-like and modest’ de- meanor, bave raised for ber “ troops of friends," to use rather a baeknoyed expression. She has sun at the concerts of all the most eminent musicians an vocalists of the day. and always has acquitted herself with not only credit to heracif, but to the entire entis- feotion of the audiences In fact, Miss Julia L. North- all is an especial favorite of the public, and rover she goes we trust she will do well ; but we have no fear on that score; merit, like hers, must always be appre- ciated, It seems Miss N. has entered into a profes- sional engagement with the eminent pianist, M. Strakoscb, to scoompany him on a grand musical tour of the Union. and nhe takes the opportunity. before lvaving, of giving fa farewell concert, t t,in Brooklyn. and M, Strakosoh, Mr. ignor Antonio Baril, will assist at it. Miss preseed to ree him, ho will be present 9a the Uaton course to-day, 2 Si Northell will sing some most beaatifol music, selections from the writings of Donisetti and Belli ad also the balled, “On the Bomks,of the 1M | and the laughable comedictta | 0 | ad Strakoech will some of his most Spe eye f pieces on the Mr. Meyer, with his sing: Baril presiding atthe plano, will make allthe arretee: Bariti, rT no, e arrei ments Foe s brilliant, convert . Let Northall’s friends gather strong on occasion. —White's Band of Et Minstrels " een, Minions week. ‘Fhe Melodeon is one of the respectable 2nd Lest managed houses in the olty. Genmania Society.—-This celebrated musieal band will give another concert at the Female Academy, Brooklyn, on Wednesday evening next. City Politics. To-night the various democratic congressional conventions meet in their respective districts to nomi- nate candidates. In the 3d district, comprising the Ist, 3d, 3d, 4th, and Sth wards, the fo!lowing names will be placed in nomination:—Henry Nicoll, of the lst ward; H. Wall- bridge, of the 3d ward; and Florence M’Carty, of the 4th ward. There is a dispute in the 3rd ward, and two delegations wil' claim seats in the convention; proba- bly neither will be admitted, and the matter will be sent back to the ward to be decided by another eleo- tion. General Wallbridge has the best chance of get- eee souineticn a Cagtres Tn the 4th dis- trict, o 18 . Tth, 10th, and 13th wa: fe. eaidetes will hel donee hoote, of the 6th ane D. D. Briggs, of the 13th ward, and W. B. Maclay, of the fire ward. The latter will undoubtedly get the no- mination. In the fifth Congressional comprising the distriot, Sth, 9th. and 14th wards, Mike Walsh the no. mination, his friends having carried the 8th and 14th wards at th 7 meetin. In tbe sixth Congressional district, composed of the 11th, 12th, 16th, 16th, 17th, and 18th the can- didates are W.B. Lawrence, of the 16th Eccles Gil. lender, of the 15th; J. M. Bradhburst, of the 12th; Jas. M. Swithyof the 18th ward; W. Coventry Waddeli, of the 18th ward, and Wm. Gibbs McNeil, of the 18th ward. Forthe long term, Lawrence or Gillender will probably succeed, and Waddell or McNeil for th x term. The democratic candidates will sucoeed in t! district, as there will be an independcnt whig candi- date run Letcung reyes : me Since writing the above we learn that George Law, Esq., consented torun, if the nomination is ten- dered him. That it will be, there c: be very little doubt. His great popularity amo1 mechanics, and particularly in the 11th ward, will ensure his elec: tion. Police Intelligence. Matrimonial Adventure of a Sailor.—The Police Court of this city appears to be the general resort for all grades of soc! ee any trouble that might arise in their family, or any neighborly quarrel seek as throwing wal on each o! stoop, cuttings clothes line. or calling each other names, waich are too shooki mention. Such complaints are elmost hourly made during the day. Yesterday, however, a case came wp, of quite a different nature’ The magis- trate had just returned from dinner, and, seated onthe bench with all the dignity of a supreme court judge, picking his teeth with a bon goilt, apparenti; ing well p.eased with himself, and not caring muc! ie the iT living. His attention was sud etit lawyers and poor, devils who bang Fombe for a li drawn to quite a pretty rosy-cheeked Irish girl of out, eighteen summers, who made her appearance southerly door of the court room, but feeling consider- ably confused when she caught the eye of the learned judge, stepped back, and was just making her retreat fiom the office, when a signal was le to one of the officers, who immediately requested the young woman to walk up to the bar of justi The clerks, like many of the judges, having somewhat of a taste for female beauty, dropped pens and hovered around the justice, with sparkling eyes and attentive ears. This Intereating, creature was not handsome, but, yet, very good looking. She was of short stature, eam, and healthy, rosy cheeks, dark brown hair, with « pair of very express) ves, rather large, but mot too much so to spoil her looks; and when spoken tv, they would sparkle up, ole rly ex- pressing her sentimente before she uttered them. Her nore was one of those short noses, rather elevated at the end, but, still, it was not a snub mose mor a cocked = nose, but one of those pretty interesting noses, which we only see once in a while, that looks cunning, and the more you leok at it, the more interest you see, end the more you like it.’ The arrangements under this little nose were equally attractive. a: she had & handsome eet of teeth and a sweet pair of lips, thet were neither too large nor too thin, but soma‘ be- tween the two, makimg her tout ensemble one of general interest and admiration. The officers of the court flocked around her inthe amxious ex- pectation of being called to do the , Ww ever the oase might pe, Ur poUF#l, Source Bipsolal direction of the magistrate, as thesd afficers are ever willing to do business for a pretty woman in piéns ence to the tae, }) we presume, is ri at, as lecate! although under the Mayor’ ‘destin still retain their sympathy for Now tothe point. The magistri complaint she had to make? “ asked the young woman. “Yi ‘Are you the Judge,” ’’ said the magistrate. The poor girlthen increased the color on hor cheeks to almost a crimson, and said, “ T eee eh ly and have a little criminal conversation wit you At this request, the clerks looked at each other; one twisted his mouth; the other winked his eye and nudged the next one to him in the ribs with his elbow, as muob as to say, “wouldn't you like a chance ?"— The magistrate opened his eyes, removed the old quid from his mouth and replaced & new one; then he look- ed at the girl. then at his book, and, lastly, at the clerk m he foundgittering with asmile on their counte After &¥wreconds consideration, he concluded not to grant the request, although, to be- sure the temptation was great, and more than many would have been able to’ withstand jb the magistrate refused the request, as it might ave been said by ill disposed persons that favors were shown to the good looking, while the bad looking were neglected. Th» magistrate said:—Go on, young woman; what you have to you can relate before me here. What is your name’ The young woman's face flushed up, and she said:—My name is Catharine Donnally, and I want to know what Iam todo. I was married night before last, to a sailor by the name of Jas. Eldridge, and he left me the next morning; and now T hear be is m: yng bas his other wife in Phtta- delphia, and three more wives in Engl: He told me he wasn’t married at all, and had no Magistrate--How did you become acquainted with him? i Carnartne--I waa staying with a Mra. Bedford, No. 40 Cherry street, who does washing for capt of ships and sailors, and she made me acquainted with Eldridg I didn’t see him but three times be- fore he wanted to marry me. [ didn’t want to have him, but he said he would make me a good husband and take care of me; 80, do you see, I was persuaded by Mrs. Bedford to have him. The night before last, when we were married, he brought In ® man, who whi raid was John Smith, from Mulberry street, one who keeps a liquor store. This man went with usto Rev Mr Chace’s. and when we got there he was to pay Mr. Chase $5 for ying us; but instead of giving him the money, he wanted to give him an order Tor $5 to some place in Mercer street, which trick to cheat him, that was wrong, and should not ad m: get married. I believe ave Mr. Chase $2, and promised to give him the other $3 the next hom eae ¥, nm the bein in Mu'berry stecet, at ly Foley, an: ats the tamb> in e houses in Water street, er ‘RatTx.—Has he given you any money? CatHarine.—No, sir, not a penny; ho got $16 ad- rence, which, I believe, he has spent; im the events of the next day, he came to Mre Bodford’s, and wan me to go teh tocr = with him and stay all night; f wouldn't go; he m came again about 11 o'clook that night, and wanted me to go, but I would n't. The next morning very early we were woke up by two po- licemen, who said that James Eldridge wanted to seo me at the hospital to see him die; aa the night before I refused to go to Broeklyn with him, he went to the dra store, corner of Roosevelt and Cherry strests, bought ten cents worth of laudrum and drank the whole of it, and then fell down in the street and was taken to the hospital by the policem: Macistratr.—Is he dead? Catuaninge.—No. sir, He recovered. and is now out agaia, aad sent a letter to me to. day wanting me to come and live with him. but I won't do it. He hag three wives in England, and one nowin Philadelphia, and Bill Wheaton, a eailor, who is now in the nav yard, knows he is married, and has geen his wife and marrige lines Macrstrate —Don’t you love your husband tharine? Catnanine,—NoO, sit. | don’t care pothing for him. 1 never wanted to have him, and I want to get clear of him, eo that | can marry again. Magistrate —Well, we must rend for Bill Wheaton An officer was rent for Wheaton, who, in the course of ao hour, was brought into court. Whraton then said. (after hitching up his trowsers and turning his quid,) | knows Jim Eldridge; te isan ld chum of mine for this nine years; [ know: he's a wife in Philadelphia, caure I seed the marriage lines. Macistrate,—It seems the firat wife is in Phila- de!phia, and we bave no direct evidence of the mar- riage; therefore, young woman, we cannot arrest youe bur band on a charge of bigamy, the evidence: is in- eufficient, There is no doubt but what he bas most shamefully deceived you and deserves punishment. Catnanine —Ob, | dont want to hart him Ail [ want is to be clear from him that | Macist@at mixin with a parcel of drunken eailors, 1 hi next time you will be more successful, That is all [ cnn do tor you to-day. Thank you, sir, raid tho innocent litte woman, leaving the court room with a pretty amile on ber countenance, and showing o'f her little turm-ap nose to the very beet advan 5 The clerks differed very much with the magistrate as to the legal points. and thought that her oi & good one, and could bave been made strong with a liltte mancuvering, to hold water, and the guilty husband made to suffer But the magistrate thought otherwise, avd dismissed the Cyo—at least for the present. Pid of Robbing a Stranger.—\ ans the name of Patrick MeGee, his wife Juli tenet er with Ano Wilson, Ann Kennedy, and M rthur, were all arrested on Saturday night, on » charge of having of Di 1 Ward, rosiding ie $37. It eoema the complainant was quite d nd strolled into MoGee's rand dance house, in Little Water street, on the Five oints, and while there some one stole his money Suspicion don the above par. tier, and Assistant Captain Gatiaer, of the 6th ward police. arrested all the parties on the charge. On the care bring Invertigated before Justice Timpson, the evidence Was not suMlolent to sustain tha asousatiom, And the partios were discharged from custody, @ McGee, who was held to bail to anwer a charge of keeping a disorderly house Whereo an the polleemen. fin. an orderly house in that vicinity ¢ ) of &