The New York Herald Newspaper, November 28, 1848, Page 2

A ee SS SS SS SSS PSE SSeS SS PP PE AS Ng, NEW YORK HERALD. Rorth west ¢ wre and Nassau sts JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. [ERALD—Three editions every day, two conte > 4D The MORNING RDITION to fms eer ua sestral uted before breakfast; ‘st AFTERNOON EDITION can be had of t at 57 othe annum. $6 per annum, to incl be ALL LETILKS il. for sxbseriptions, or with adver~ eee ene br vast suk or the postage wll be ded rem a SPONDENCE. containingimportant ge . oem oor of the world; f used, will be VER TISEMBNTS, (renewed every morning, ‘inthe C ind afternoon editions,) at reasonable Pree ta be ‘eritten ina plain, leible manner; the proprietor not sible for errors th manascript. paw fa mega ‘ier, not mcessarily for Me dclation: bet yori oe er tod Juith. We casinet return rejected communications. c Kinds executed beautifully and with des- PRINTING of oleed “at the Upice, corner of Pulton and te. MOO EKALD ESTABLISHMENT ia open throughout the night ae well as day. PARK THRATRE—Love—Dn. 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Nov. 27—Monday... 0... eee seco ee ++ +20,692 copios, ‘The publication of the Herald commenced yesterday at 2 @olook, and finished at 30 minutes past 5 o'clock, Olrculation ef the other Leading Morning Journals, Courier and Enquirer, (daily).. Journal of Commerce. . Daily Express . Tribune. ..++ Aggregate. . aoe Errors in the above estima‘ adequate authority. The Next Session—Menasures to be Acted Upon. The second session of the Thirtieth Congress, commonly called the short session, will begin in Washington on Monday next, the fourth of De- cember. There are a number of measures, con- nected with important interests of the country, now awaiting the action of Congress, which, if delayed till the Thirty-first session, will cause great, and perhaps permament, injury. There can be no excuse for the members not taking up those meesures, and passing them, between now and the fourth of March next. A great deal of last session was squandered by talking to Buncomb, and making capital for the several candidates then before the country for the Presidency. The elec- tuon is over—our next chief magistrate 1s elected ; and the people will expect from their representa- tives some attention to the measures awaiting their action, and to which we have adverted. The most prominent of these, 1s the establish- ment of terntorial jurisdiction ever the newly acquired territory of New Mexico and California. That question must not be kept in the balance any longer. The people are fully acquainted with all its merits and all its bearin gs; and the great prin- ciple which is bound up in it must be decided at the ensuing session. It must not be allowed to go into the Thirty-first session. It is time that the fanatics of the North, as well as tho se of the South, were silenced--and the only way in which this can be done is to take up the question of slavery in connection with those territories, and adopt a compromise that will be acceptable to the mode- rate men of both those sections of the country. The returns of the recent Presidential election prove that ultraism and fanaticism on this subject are confined to a comparatively emall proportion of the population; if it were otherwise, the vote for Mr. Van Buren, the ultra free soil candidate, would have been much greater than atwas. Let the subject be taken up atan early day after the beginning of the session—let it be dise ussed calmly, soberly and considerately, and there will be no difficulty in the way of a settle- ment that will m eet the views and feelings of all well-wishers of the country, and all who are de- sirous of our glorious institutions being perpetu- ated. But if this question be not settled during the next, or short, session of Congress, it will be like a running sore on the body politic, that will keep it ina state of irntation and excitement that may reach a dangerous head before the next Presiden- tial election in 1852. Sectional or geographical 1s- sues must never be allowed to enter into our Pre- sidential contests—as certain as they do, so cer- tain will the integrity of the confederacy be jeo. pardised. Another important subject is awaiting legisla- tive action--we mean the foreign and domestic postage system. According to present appear- ances, the obstacles placed in the way ot a free postal intercommunication with England by the passage of the retaliatory postage law, are in a fair way ef being adjusted by negotiation between the English min istry and the American minister. Im- portant, however, as our foreign postage system is, it yields in magnitude to the domestic or internal, ‘The day is gone by when heavy rates were consi- dered productive. It 1s most conclusively proved, by long experience in England, that the cheaper the rate of postage is, the greater will be the reve- nue tothe government. With this staring us in the face, and the great good which a small rate of postage confers on a people, it 1s amazing that the United States, which assumes to take the lead in all reforms tending to the promotion of the com- fort and happiness of the masses, has not long be- ore thistime adopted the cheap system. The ollowing are the reforms in this matter which will be urged on Congress as soon after it convenes as possible, by an association of merchants in New York, who have banded themselves together for the attaimment of them :— 1. A uniform rate of two cents for letters weighing half an ounce, and two cents for every additional haif nd double that rate if net pre-paid. periodicals, pamphlets, and all print- ed matter, one cent per sheet, pre-paid; but newspa- pers of the emailer sie, half a cent; and the larger, as the Courier and Enquirer, pot more than one cent. 8. Im large towns and cities @ free delivery of mail lottars ond newspapers to thelr address 4. The total] abolition of the franking privilege, 80 that portage shall be paid uponevery thing sent by the mails. Postege of members of Congress paid asthe other expenses of the Senate amd House of Represen- tatives These rates of postage are just such as are re- quired, and the member who will take them up, work for them, and carry them out, will deserve well of his country, and will not be forgotten by the people. We have, on former occasions, dilated so fully on the evils and disadvantages of the present con- eular system, that it is hardly necessary to refer to them again fully. Column after column of our jour- nal have we devoted to their consideration, and in pointing them out. The Secretary of State, Mr. Buchanan, too, bas employed his able pen in the same work. In fact, it has been proved to the sa, tisfaction of all, that our present consular system hawk OMY Wiiudy iMedequaie We Lie Weise OL Has * al geujuw. the newosboys, | and the second APTERNUON EDITION at | country, but is a disgrace to the confederacy, There 1s no nation in existence whose consular system 18 worse or more defective than ours. If space permitted, we could re:er to many instances of loss ot life and property to American citizens abroad, arising from this cause. The establishment of a branch mint in New York, which has been so frequently and so forei- bly urzed upon Congress, and which 18 80 loudly called for, deserves some attention at the short session, and, we would {ain hope, will receive it. ‘Toe want of such an institution in the great com- mercial centre of the country, has long been felt, and would have been supplied, but for influences brought to bear against it from Philadelphia and Charleston. In the former of these cities a branch already exists, and it is feared that one in New Youk would interfere with its operations, and the people of the latter are anxious that a similar n- stitution should be established among them. Sure. ly New York is entitled to some consideration 1n this matter, as well as other cities. The neat Congress owes 1t to itself to dispose of these great questions. They have been agitated and discussed till every thing connected with them 1s fully developed, and there 1s no excuse for fur- ther delay. A great deal of work may be done in the ensuing short session, if the members are dis- posed. Tue Gotp Mings in Carivornia—From the various accounts that have been received from California, from time to time, within the last eight months or one year, we think there is little room to doubt that that newly acquired territory of the United States 1s rich, toan extraordinary and al- most unparralleled degree, in mimeral resources. We were net disposed to place much reliance on the first statements which we got from there, because the finding of gold among the sands of rivers, in such large quantities as were represented, is altogether unprecedented, and we expected the population of San Francisco, who deserted that town and rushed to the auriferous region, would soon return to their usual pursuits, disapointed. This, however, has not oceurred. The people of San Francisco are still scattered along the banks of the Sacramento and its tributary rivers, and are as busy as they were at first, in the work of gathering the precious metals. Instead of the accounts first received from there being exaggera- tiong,they were, if the intelligence recentlyreceived from that country is to be credited, rather within the truth. The excitement in that terntory onthe subject, is increasing,\too; old and young, male and and female, the lame, the halt, and we verily be- lieve the blind, too, are on their way to the land of promise and gold, cup and tin kettle in hand, 10 avail themselves of the riches 80 unexpectedly developed. The men of the sea vie with those of the land in pursuit of the treasure—the Occupant of the bench 18 capsized in endeavoring to outrun the sheriff—the lawyer jostles against his clent— the farmer and mechanic throw aside their 1mple- ments, and there 18 nothing but a busy, exeiting race, each on his owa account, and the devil take the Lindmost, to reach the gold region first, and to be the first in reaching the rivers, among the sands of which they find the object of their pursuits. This picture 18 not too highly colored. It is beyond all question that gold, in immense quanti- ties, is being found daily in this part of our tern- tory, and that every pursuit of trade or busines¢ is abandoned. If the product is as great as it is re- presented to be, and the trouble of gathering it so shight, it will effect great changes in the value of the precious metals all over the world. As yet, we have received no importations of the gold thus ga- thered ; but this 1s accounted for by the fact that every vessel which anchors in the neighborhood ot California, is immediately deserted by her crew, sailors being as much affected with the mania as Jandsmen, and as desirous of gathering the rich material. The value of gold and silver will, of course, fall in proportion to the quantity which may be added to the stock now in the world; and if things remain unaltered in California, they will be within the reach of the poorest before many years. agent this morning, respecting the loss of the way-mail bag, which left this city last Saturday afternoon. It appears, that ali the letters and pack- ages deposited in said bag, for Philadelphia, were duly delivered and received ; but that those drop- ped in it, to go South of Philadelphia, were all purloined from the bag when stolen. It seems that it is usual for the mail agent, when in the mail car, on his way to Philadelphia, to empty the contents of the bag, for the purpose of mailing the letters, as way letters. Those directea to Philadelphia, are laid to themselves, and de- livered at the Philadelphia post office, in a sepa- rate bag or package ; while those intended for all places South of \Philadelphia (being mailed,) are thrown back into the bag, which, on reaching Philadelphia, 1s bung up to receive other letters, for places South, to be mailed on the road to Bal- timore ; and that while thu: hanging out in Phila- delphia, it was stolen and cut open, as stated. It is possible the circumstances of the case may have differed in some degree from what we have stated ; but no fears tor the safely of Philadelphia letters need be entertained, because correspon- dents have acknowledged the receipt of some of them. The extent of Joss by this robbery is not known, but it is believed to have been considerable, espe- cially in the way of drafte, bills, &c. We under- stand that, among othera, Messrs. Jacob Little & Co. lost some drafts on the Southern cities, the amount of which was not stated. The postmaster should examine into this case, and see how far it was chargeable to carelessness, it atall. This way-mail bag is a great convenience and accom- modation to business men, as it enables them to mail letters to a much later period in the afternoon than they could otherwise do. Next Unirep States Senator ror New York, —According to all appearances at present, ex- Governor Seward has the best chance to be elect- ed United Senator for New York, by the next Legislature. The recent Taylor festival, which was got up in this city by the friends of Fillmore and Collier, for the purpose of advancing Collier’s chances to that position, has not answered its pur- pose. Mr. Collier did not appear well on that oc- casion. His speech that night was humorous and telling, but evidently light andtrivial. We do not believe that his chances have improved of late. Yet it is possible that ex-Governor Seward may meet with a “slp between the cup and the lip,” before the time of election has arrived. There are several other candidates for the distinguished honor, who will be brought out in due course of time. Thurlow Weed can’t remove mountains, ‘Tux New ApmmusrraTion—GEneraL Tayior’s Position —Notwithstanding the many givings out by the newspapers, as to the new cabinet, and the fresh policy ot General Taylor in his incoming administration, we doubt very much whether the old hero has yet made up his mind of the one oF the other. Speculations on these matters, are most generally the wishes and expectations of the particular cliques or journalists that give them publicity. General Taylor is a cool, cautious man. He has not been much in political life. He may take some time to make up his mind on the men, ond a longer time on the particular measures and pohey of his administration. One thing, however, is highly probeble—that both moderate men end moderate measures will be in the ascen- dant, end that the mere partisans of apy faction will have little :nfluence in that quarter. Paree Mitts in Mexico—The brig Martha Senger earied from New London on the 26th inet, for Vera Cruz, and tekes out machinery complete for two paper mills, one to be established at Con- treras, the other at Guadal ‘The mills were inenufectered and completed by Messrs. Smith Wireherter& Co, of Windham, and are value Mar. Rorpery.—We conversed with the maif| obeying, aris Exsction Reruans.—In sccordance with our promise, expressed some time since, we continue, from day to day, to publish in this journal full re- turns of the late presidential election. We have al- ready given to our readers the returns from several States, and they will find into-day’s paper, among other tables, complete returns from every State of New England, and from each couaty in each Stat+. As fast as the returns from the remaining St: shall be received, we will publish them, likewise unt! we shall have placed in the hands of the Teaders of the Herald a detailed account of the re. silt in every State and county in the Union. We strongly recommend our readers to preserve those returns. They can place the fullest reliance on their accuracy, and they will find them of great use hereafter, as references. IneLanp aNp Revoivrion, once More.—We perceive that some of the over-sanguine friends of Ireland entertain a hope that there will yet be a revolution in that country; that she will yet regain her long withheld rights, by the strong arm of phy- steal force. The ground on which this hope 1s based, is the fact that there is a growing indisposi- tion on the part of the people to resist the payment of rents. We believe such a prospect 1s fallacious. The people of Ireland never had 8o favorable a prospect of regaining their political nghts as they had with- inthe last year. The bravest and most eloquent among them led the van, threw themselves 1n the breach, and when the hour of trial came, they were basely betrayed and deserted. What can be expected of a people who are so degraded as to vo- luntarily endure a mental servitude infinitely wore than the political slavery which the Engligh go- vernment has inflicted on them ? It 1s as clear as the sun at noon.day, that, were it not forthe in- fluence of the Catholic priesthood, revolution would have long since broken out in that country, and with every prospect of success. And who could have prophesied where 1t would have ended ? ‘The masses of England and Scotland never were so discontented, nor so much inclined to revolu. tion, as they have been since the French revolu- tion. Aspark would have set all this combustible material in flames, and a conflagration would have succeeded that would have forever destroyed the infernal system of oppression existing there. That spark would have gone from Ireland, but that the priests threw their influence against the people and prevented it. It has been proved that O'Gorman, one of the Irish leaders, had on one night fifteen thousand men under his command, ful'y armed, besides about two thousand who were only par- tially furnished with the weapons of war; but in the morning his force diminished to three hun- dred, What caused this sudden and magical dis- persion? The priests were among them in the night, and prevailed upon them to abandon their leader, as one of their cloth did the few men who had attached themselves to O’Bnen, when he an- nounced that the hour of Ireland’s liberation had at length arrived. No, the broad fact is developed that the people of treland voluntarily suffer themselves to be in- fluenced, in every particular, to an extent never thought ef, by their clergy. Until they throw off that influence, and rid themselves of their mental slavery, they never will be competent to appreciate, much less accomplish, political freedom by any means. Mr. Pork anp THE Mexican War.—The Cowrier and Enquirer, which plumes itself might- ily on the aid which it furnished in securing the election of General Taylor, has the following strange remarks on the Mexican war policy, out of which General Taylor's principal popularity sprung :— “Mr. Polk and his partisans made the war most wan- tonly and wickedly, as we truly believe, and in the hore of thereby aggrandizing their own party and pre- sent aim. “These wicked aims have been defeated by thelr own hands, andthe blood and treasure poured out. and tne misery inflicted, and the tears caused to flow, even the glory acquired by our arms—all. all have been turned sgainst the wicked and unscrupulous prejeo- tors of the war; and, instead of exalting its authors, it has been overruled to their overt! and to the ex- Itation of one whore great demerit in their eyes, while juty required, the order of his superiors in carrying on the war, would net carry it on in a ruf- flanly and exterminating spirit.” Opinions of this description, that the Mexican war was “wantonly and wickedly” carried on, are preposterous, absurd, and atrocious. If any journa at one time ap,roved the whole scope and policy of the Mexican war, we believe it wasthe Courier and Engutrer itself. But this approval only lasted until some of its attachés had been disappointed in obtaining the military appointments at which they aimed. To denounce the Mexican war, is to denounce General Taylor. Such has been the decision of the whole country on Clay, Webster, Corwin, and those violent opponents of the Mexiean war, and the honor and glory and territory which that war yielded to the republic. Ii Mr. Polk had no other sins to euffer for than ins policy in the Mexican war, he would have been certain of another term as President of the United States. The Courier and Enquirer, in denouncing thus ‘wantonly and wickedly,” that great measure of “national des- tiny” out of which General Taylor grew to popu- larity, 18 perpetrating what is both “wicked and wanton,” towards the charecter of that great and distinguished man—the President elect. Marine Affairs. ‘Tue Steamer Camnria.—We should bave returned thanks to Capt. Harrison, for bis kindness in having the parcels for this office, and for the Newsboy, in readinees, and for his exertions te forward the bag on board the steamboat. This acknowledgment isdue to Cept H., although, by some misunderstanding on the part of the Newsboy in coming alongside, proba- bly owing to the darkness, and the heavy sea thenrun- ning, the bag was let fall overboard, whence the diffi- culty alluded to im Saturday's paper. Movements of Individuals. American Hotel—F¥, A, Nevillo, United States steam. ship Fredonia; W. B. Renshaw, U. S. Navy; General Caseneau, New Orleans. Astor—B. Tucker, Virg Jeniah Wells, Texas; J. E. Moree, Louisiana; w. staff, steamship United States; Mai Hon.G. W Pickering Ba Maine; Hon. A. D. Hunt, do.; Capt. Myer, ship Albert. City--Capt. Brown, United States Arm: ‘W West, Mexico; R. Henderson, Washingtoi H Stanton, United States Army. Irving House —Lt ©. Churchill. United States Army; E. H. Butler, Philadelphia; General Goold, Rochester; J. Palmer, Philadelphia; Col. L Jones, North Carolin G and Mrs Atherton. New Hampshire; Jol R .4 family, Cherokee Nation; H omas Fit gerald, Washingto Tue Nortn Caxouina Leoisature assembled at Raleigh on the 22d instant. The House of Com- mone orgenized by the election of Robert B. Gitliat (whig) as speaker, with a democrat as chief clerk. » 8 whig as assistant. There is. as yet, no orgauization of the Senate, there being a tie of the two parties in that body. Several ineffectual ballotings have taken place in the Senate; and in the House we only elected cur speaker on theseventh ballot. In the Senate there ore 2b bigs and 25 democrats; snd in the House, 60 —_ and 69 democrats, one having sent in his resig- nation. Missouri Unitxp Staves Senators —It hasbeen stated in private circles, within a few days past, thet an eflort will be made at the coming session of the legislature, to inetruct Col Benton out of his reat in the Senate of the United States. His course upon the ‘Wilmot Proviso, as connected with the Oregon Terri- torial Bill. and his general rupport of the proviso, raid to be groundwork of the plot. isundeniable, made no serior pont to mot proviso, and when brought fairly up to the work— when called upon to record his vote—he did not hesi- Tate to declare in favor of the provisd, in all the stages of ite progress in the Senate. His colleague, Jadge Atehison, teok the other thule, He did net vote tor the pr o—quitting. on this occasion, the lead of the Missourian, and venturing, for once, to set up an jon ip opposition to him. It may become « quertion, in the courre of this attempt at instruction, whether Col, Benton or Judge Atobisom are most ob- poxious to the charge of disobedience of the will of the aang an expressed by Ne — someday the etter and spirit of the inetructio n two years ego. may be waid to be with Col. Benton rather than with Judge Atchinson — St. Louis Republican. ‘The whiges ot Winchester, Ky., had an jjlumi- nation on Fridey night last, ana the whige 0. Lex- ington bad en illumination om Saturday night, in honor of the election of Gen Taylor. Ap affray oo- curred at Winchester, during the fllamimation, which a man named Owsley wae reverely stabbed: st Lexington a youne man named David MeMurtry wes seriously by the bursting of e cannon. Theatrical and Musical, Panx Turatax.—The benefit of Mrs. Shaw has been at all times an era in theatrical : inthis city; for, stand. ing ssehe does, most undoubt diy at the headof her profession in this country, it is out a just tribute to her great talent; and we were, therefore, pleased,though not surprised, to find assembled within the walls of Old Drury last night. an audience of the most fashion- able, critical and influential character, The play of “ Love” is one in which the character of the Countess effords toope for the display of Mrs. Shaw's Es talent. and nobly did this talented actress em- z the beautiful creations of the poet Possessing as she does, beauty of face und form in an eminent degree, it is needness to say she looked the part to per- fection; but not to face or form alone could be attri- buted the strong and tareawoy 5 effects produced upon theaudience. No! In Mrs, Shaw's transcendent per- ce of this truly magnificent character. were all the influences of pride, nd that all-absorbing passion, which hat beautifully depicted by the dramatist, \y, 60 artistically, 60 paturally, embodi emipent actress Throughout the whole pl plause was hearty and well desezved. of the third act it rose to a pitch of enthusiasm we have nel ll our theatrical experience, play, the audience long and 3 artiste to receive before the our- tain a renewal of their plaudits, At the late hour at which , it is wholly impossible to enter into e critique upon this performance, and we are cempelled to compress our well deserved eulogy into a few but well deserved words of praise, the leading actress of America. This pl \y acted and 0 enthusiastically received, is to be repeated to-night; and let those who profess to admire the drama and rustain ite representatives go and ree it—their pighest expectations will be more than realized. Bowsny Tueatne.—The new tragedy of “ Genevieve of Brabant,”’ was produced last evening before a well filled house, and was received with every mark of satis- faction. The dialogue of this piece is very interesting, though the plot is not, perhaps, so much so, It turns on the jealous feeling, which Henry. Duke ot Brabant, (J. H. Ball.) bas towards his wife Genevieve, (Mies We- myss,) who. from various circumstances, he suspects of having favored Count Hanauit, (N. B. Clarke,) who ‘was a suitor for ber hand previous toher marriage. At a tournament, it seems, Genevieve bestowed her scarf on the Count, under the impression that he was her husbend, and the Count is base enough to boast of this favor, asa proof of her love and preference towards him over her husband ; in addition to this, he mana- «, by strategem, to enter her private apartment, and fa bis wicked triumph discloses hi: and thus rerves to confirm his wi wife’s honor. conceived, and the acting of the was admirable. Mise Wemy the unjustly suspect- ed wife, was most admirable elooution was grand —one thing, however, we would observe, and that is, the custom Miss W. has of turning too much from the audience whilat speaking. so thet her voice cannot be well heard throughout the house. J H. Hall, as the Duke, acted with dignity, and correctly. Winanr, as the volunteer hero, the ex-stone. mason, who would be a soldier. was very comical ; and Warden and Miss Gor- don enacted their parts also with much taste, Alto- gether, the new enrdy prorat very successful. Sig- nora Clocea and Signor Neri, were received with much applause in their grand ballet divertisement, and the remainder of the performances were very satisfactory. To-night the same bill will be repeated. Broapway Tueatae.—The comedy of “ Wild Oats” was performed here last night, toa large and fashion. able audience. The principal character, Jack Rover, was sustained by Mr. Murdoch, who elicited the | laughter and applause of the house, by the admirable manper in which he performed the part. He was well supported by Mr. Vache, as Sir George Thunder, and Mise F Wallac! Lady Amarinth. The laughable farce of the “Captain of the Watch” concluded the eptertainments of the evening, and wa: op former occasions, with the greatest laug! epplaus On to-morrow evening the interesting do- mestic tragedy of the “ Gamester” will be performe: Mr. Murdcch to in the character of Bev: From the great talents of this actor, as well as cellence of the piece itself, we have no doubt tl crowded house will be attracted There are several new farces in rehearsal, and also two burlettas Be- sides thie, a giree romantic speotacle is in prepara- tion, which will be brought out with great splendor.— ‘The manager is determined that this theatre will aes, e high character it has heretofore at- tain Natiovat Tueatne.—The new romantic drama of the “Twin Brothers,” was played here last evening, and served to introduce the American Heroules, Mr. Canfield, to the audience, in the character of the Wild Man; and the feats he performed were, indeed, of the prising nature. Mr. Canfield ie, without ex- ception, the most powerful and hendromely built man that we have ever seen; perfectly welt proportioned, and a very Hercules in sie. ‘The drama in which he appeared was very well got up, and quite nterestin; in’plot: the rescuing of Lady Edith from various perils into which she is plunged. forming tbe chief sornes of interest. Mr. Canfield whirls sbout im. mepse cannons, pisces them on his shoulder, and fires them off as easily as ordinary men would a bends thick bars of iron’ by a stroke over bis akes @ living bridge of his body, aud supports pereons on it; raises a large mass of iron, whilst he 1 in a position with his head dependant, and | dashes the m In fact, such feats crunken steward, was very funny; and the dances, tableaux, ke.. incident to the piece, ‘were well got The romantic extravaganza of the ond the drama of the “Spirit of the tertal: x the rest of They were all well received; and t! jong continued plaudits of the audience showed bow they appreciated the efforts of the performers to please them. To-night, the same bill will be repeated. Burton's Tuxatne.—That popular comedy, “The Good O14 English Gentleman,”’ was performed here last evening, before a fashionable auditory, and by an excellent cast. Squire Broadland, by Mr, Burton, was admirably personated, in which his rich comic powers were shown forth with able effect. In the concluding scene, the interview with Temperance, (Mra. Vernon,) he kept the house convulsed with laughter, and dis- piayed the fine qualities of tl old squire with » hic fidelity eminently worthy of the actor and the part. Miss C. Chapman, as Miss Fanny Markham, acquitted hersel: with much cleverness, and the en piece pacced off with much success. ‘The lai ce. The Irish Engagemeot, Mr Brougham, as Tim Rafferty, was, as usual, rich in the character. The entertainments altogether af- forded @ rich treat, and elicited deserved applause throughout. Cnarstr’s Minste The delightful performance® of these racy minstrels, are as favorably received as ever, They keep in fine voice and musical trim, and bandle their ban; and sing their songs with the ame ¢clat which bas always attended their performan- ces. To-night they give a most excellent programme. Granp Farrwris Concent —The Germania Musi- cal Society will give their last concert in this city, on Wednesday evening next. at the New Assembly Reoms, between Spring and Prince streets, Broadway. Hetr C. Lenschow will introduce twe of his new com- positions, entitled “Souvenir of New York,” and “General Taylor's Triumphal March” This band will also perform new local and descriptive potpourri, called the “Musical Panorama of Broadway.” This curious composition comm: the Battery, and represente every place of amusement, from the bowl. ing Green to Union Square. Madame Otto, an excel- lent soprt singer, whose sweet tones and beaatifal execution have been justly appreciated wherever she bas appeared in this city, has generously volunteered to ald. op this occasion one of the most finished bands that has ever appeared in this or any other city in the Union We hope to see the New Assembly Rooms crowded to morrow as s testimony of our citizens’ high opinions of sterling abilities of this Great Musica Soremnity.— This grand affair, which will be eo by Henri Herz, being his last ap- oe this rearon in ?New York, comes off at the ‘al acle. on Thursday All the vo- caliets, together with the ire Orchestra belonging tothe Astor Iace Opera House, will appear on that evening. and execute some ef the most del jas. dt res from the dition to this great attraction Gun, lay the favorite waltz, “Farewell to Berlin.’ Mr. era will introduce several new and beautifal compo- sitions of hisown. Also ap Impromptu Barleeque on two of our negro melodies, “Ob Susanna,” and “C; me back to Old Virginia,” with variations. This, in- deed. is an attractive bill, and one that must fully satisfy the admirers of musical excellence. Campnesi’s Mixstnxis.—Compored as this band is of splendid musicians and excellent vocalists, they spare po paive to keep their entertainments in the high estimation which their performances, for the last four months, bave obtained for them in the public mind. Night atter night their room is crowded, at an early hour, with most fashionable audiences. Guro'n’s Concent at Newark.—To morrow even- ing, this band, sc famed for its musical beauties, will give » concert at the Library Hall, in Market fstreet, near Broad street, Newark. ‘ogramme contains many rare murical gems, from the most celebrated comporers, which, no doubt, will be executed with that Ey precision and ekill and thrilling harmony, which jave characterized their performances since the; arrived bere The citizens of Newark will have @ ric! treat te receive on Wednesday; and, no doubt, will asvemble in hundreds to beur the great composer and his unrivalied band. New Onrnan Asriva.—A grand concert will be given this evening, at the Tabernacle, for the benefit of this projected institution, ich ts to be erected on the ground given by the os Most of the leading artists of the city will contribute. by their voce] and instrumental abliities, to delight those who may patronize an institution which confer such Jasting benefits upon manki: Broapway Circus —Many new improvements have been introduced in the general style of performance ¢ grand opening, “ The Sprite of the Sliver ywer,’’ by Mr. Carroll, aided by Miss Carroll, Masters Nixon and Williams, is an excelient eubstitute for the . * Les Pierots,” by les Freres Mar- etti, drew forth the most unboun ‘applause from ded nate This feat by|the Freneh brothers y' 8 ¢ the kind that could be wit- This popular cir extended patronage nightly. Zooroaiear Sees Bowens Serer improvements we been made {nm the general arrat ents, a the animals more at home in their winter quarters. The royal al tiger attracts many ad- mirers in particular, and the two beautifal ne of the nebra the Alpaon, horned horre.and bears, together with the entire splendid exhibition, area . | another entered the mattress upon which be tource of grand attraction, end will continue #0 ate Gore our city. Aneroellent band the hall eetim deepy lied with ie” pork rmanoe by some of the a1 imal “aha ame: Tne New Oa.eans Senewapens’ entertainments are most pieeing ones, as they consist of long list of original and beautiful melodies, all su. in the best style. Mr. Collin Master Ole Bull, and the other and their celebrated scena from the | lian opers. with the imitations of the most celebrated European singers, is one of the most amusing things we have seen for a levgth of time, ‘The attractions at this house are great, renader's are nightly listened te with audie Ssutn’s Minstrecs.—This company is doing a fine be neecagen and frem the exertions they make to please will, no doubt, long receive the patronage of our citizens. Hever Hei Thursday e 's grand musical /ére will come off on ng next. It will be a splendid affair. All the Italian Opera company, including the orchestra, Joxet Guog? and. and tl reat maestro himself, Herz, will perform during the evening. It isexpected that the tickets will be in immense demand. Snexman anv Tovsry’s Panorams of General Taylor’s Campaign is now on exbibition at Franklin Hail, Philade!phia, and attracts large audiences. Banney W1i.1ams.—This very popular and excellent delineator of Irish character, left, this morning, for the South. after falfilling a very profitable engagement with Mr. Hamblin, at the Bowery Theatre. Mr. Wil- liams has greatly improved in his acting—so mach so, that we doubt not, if he were engaged either at the Park or Broadway Theatre, he would turn out te be a card as many who indulge in higher pre- |. We wish him the success a good son anda fine commedian deserve. City Intelligence. Tue Prorosen Wonkn: A special committee of the Common Council have now under consideration @ resolution proposing the erection of a workhoure, for the employment of the out-door paupers. This pro- ject shculd be calmly coneidered, and a report made favorable to its erection. There now several hun- dred persons in the city who are able to support them- relves, but the city is taxed thousands of dollars to sup- port them in idleness. It would seem an imprudentastep to put them on an equality with the inmates of the Penitentiary, from the fast that there are among them meny children, who should be reared as far from the influence of thieves as besides which, it would not be well to put them at such employment as te in- terfere with the established manufacturing interests ofthe city. It is vs certain that some course is ne- o to be pursued, torelieve the city of the burden of ther support, anda workhouse seems the only re- sort. There are those, doubtless, who are objects of charity, but the majority are such as are able to earn a livelihood, The criminals at Blackwell's Island are now engaged in quarrying stone, and the same busi- ners would do well for paupers, could they be se} ited in their work from the former. There is no distinction made between criminals, certainly they could be kept to themselves, while the class here alluded to could occupy anothsr part of the island. The females could be cmaicyed in washing, sewing.and other domes- tic work, which would, at least, yield some equivalent for the great amount now necessary for their support. ‘The children could be kept at school, just when they should be, and, as soon as they arrrive at the proper t some business, whereby they would become respectable members of society This course would have a tendency. in afew years, to relieve the city from the support of out-deor paupers, as it is con- clusive that many of their children are now reared with no other expectation than that they will be sus- tained by the Corporation. If they sre compelled to be confined at some location apart from the city, many | will at once have their names struck from the list and the city will at once get clear of them It is only ne- ry now toepend su: hour in the office of the Alms House Comminsioner, to satisfy any one that the trea- sury of the city is most grossly imposed upon, anda workhouse {s the only remedy to effectually put a stop toit. If the city is obliged to support them, let the effort be made to make them assist, for though they may receive but armall sum each from the treasury, they throng the streets and beg the amount deficient. It is te be hoped the committee. having the matter in cbarge, will, upon mature deliberation, devise the proper plan for the desired object, and test the utility of the project. Most Darina Atremrt at MuRper ann Ronnery, —For some time eee a gang of desperadoes has been prowling about the Twelfth Ward, comuitting their depredations alike upon the rich and poor. They are fewin number and ere perfectly armed, to protect themselves against arrest. About one o'clock yester- day morning, they mad ttempt upen the house of Mrs. Meigs, a widow lady. residing in 50th street, and opposite the Asylum of the Deafand Dumb. The noise which they made aroused Mr. Charles Meigs, a ———_ about 19 years of age, of the widow As soon as he awoke. b went to the 1A disor @ man standing withi: thort distance of the house. He immediately procur- ed a light. to prepare for them. Waiting for some time. end no demonstration being made, he left the light burning in his room and laid down, being care- ful to keep a watch, his bed being immediately in froat of one of the windows. In a few minutes he saw three men . going towards the Fifth Avenue. He rais- ed bimeelf, and resting bh deavored, if possible, to & moment more four of whom stopped in the middle of th reet, the oth- ers immediately could bavi ulders, while he could not see them preparing to fire at him. The man in the middle of the street gave the word “ fire !”” which he distinctly beard, and immedistely the re- jorts were heard. One of the balls entered | just above the collar bone, and passing near tl Totid artery, wound round to the back of the n approached the house, one ing, and the third eptored near the sill of the a ‘The alarm was at once raised, but the villains fled, and though « policeman was'on the spot a few mo- ments afterwards, they had made their escape. The oung man was engaged a# = bookbinder, and was f ighly esteemed for his upright deportment. At a late hour yesterdsy afternoon the ball had not been extracted, and he was suffering the extremest agony. There is hardly a hope that he willrecover. A de- scent was made, about two weeks sinee, upon the house of a Mr. Coll in the same neighborhood, and a'most every article of the clothing of the family sto- len. About two o'clock this morning, the house of Mr. Dooley, not more than « half mile from t! of Mrs. Meigs, was entered, doubtless by t 6 fians, but they did not succeed in effecting a robbery. After they had succeeded in getting into the room, where Mr and Mrs. D. were sle pine the lady awoke, aw aman standing by ber bed- and diately gave the slarm, which aroused her huebané, and he, springing to the floor, seized a club, but the robber wan on the alert, snd made his ercape ingeed, » horrfble thing that » gang of midnight acsus sins apd robbers can with impunity and without fear of detection exist in the suburbs of the city. For the future, however. the 12th ward and the more sparsely rettled sections of the city will be doubly guarded, and if the fiends attempt further to prosecute their villain- ous derigns they will probatly meet with the just reward of their deeds. The chief of police has placed @ guard upon that portion of the city, and it is probable that the first effort they make will insure their arrest, Metancnony Accipent —A most melancholy accl- dent eccurred to Dr. Thomas Van Buren, of No. 3 College place. about eight o'clock last night, at the Fulton ferry, which resulted in his death tn'tve mi- Tr. bridge. He failed, and falling,was caught between the boat andthe bridge which eo completely crushed him that he novor rpoke afterward. He was one of our oldest physicians, having been in practice about thirty-five years. He has lefta family of a wife and two daughters, from whom he reparated only about two hours before the fatal accident, in fine health and spirits, His age was 60 years, This is another warning to those who are in the habit of leaving the ferry boats before they are secured. Axotnen Femate Disarreaneo.—A young woman named Jane Wheteley, residing at No. 83 Ridge street, left home about 8 o’ciock on Saturday aventog, since Rte fe prem L- be hear fae her She is about 19 y age, and of prepossessing appearance, Probably another case of abduction, tad or Orv Acr.—The coroner beld an inquest, No 91 Seventh ue, on the body of: eof Mameronick, a sd dint co verdict Pao BAB . elect of Otsego county, day afternoon, by belt st. near 3d avenue. er sheriff had his neck dislocated, on Sun- thrown from « wagon, in 24th horse he was driving became ‘unmenageabdle and ran against the curbstone, throwin; him out, be tls 4 bay bata b TRES.— falling on his head. Ho was alive yester- of recovery is not entertained. broke out yesterday morni: 4 32d atreet, which was dam A fire broke out on Sunday night, in an occupied houre in the rearof No. 187 Grand street, which wasextinguised without material damage. Hose Co, No, 10.—The members of this company, on the reception of their now carriage, gave s splendid entertainment at their house, in Dover street, last night. ‘The room was most beautifally decorated and crowded with ladirs, one of whom had wrought upon 48, im flowers ani the name of the ofthe up with great taste, wit regard to cost heavily mounted with brass, while the front box bears ® graphic representation of the calamitous fire in Duane etreet.of April last. The rear box contains » etery, with me Org @_ the grove where one will be placed to the memory of Mr. ae Fargis; both of whom, it will be recollected, loat th liven at the confingration. The company deserve great credit for the en manifested, and are one of the most efficient of the whole city. Naval Intelligence steamer Water Witch, Lieutenant Com- The U. eer manding George M. Totten, arrived at this port porter. racols, via Key West. han hge b tak inet. port, and let he offloers attac! jay, fro arrival at Ke Isabel, from ‘The following are the Witch :—Geo. M e ton, , Seues G. Hanbury, pursor’s steward.—Charlegion Mer. wury, Nov, jo, ; Henry members of the band, sre most talented performers; | PELEGR PH WEE CEN Marine News—Wrecks, d&ec. Ker West, Nov. 24, 18%." The schooner Old Zack, from Wilmington, bound New Orleans, has been ashore on the Dry Rocks, bu® has got off, and arrived hereon the 2ist, leakiag badly. ‘The flour on boar! the ship Canton, of Bath, Maine, has been disposed of at $1 60 to $3 50 per barrel, The hull of the ship (s0 +cys the despatch) was sold for $28, The brig Lycoming has been condemned, and order- d to be sold on the 25th instant. The Magéals, from Mobile, bound for New York, went asbore om the Alligator Reef, on the 224. Her cargo will be brought here, ‘The Abigail, from Baltimore, is discharging. RSaNeLLA UY ees ig Mall Robbery—Vireworks, &e., &0. Paiapenensa, Nov, 27, 1848—10 P. M. The letter bag containing the mail for the South which was stolen in this city on Saturday last, was found here to-day, open and rifled, A grand display of fireworks, in honor of the elec- tion of Gen, Taylor, was given this evening, at Penm Square, by the enterprising and worthy proprietors of the North American. The Weather at Buffalo, + Burrato, Nov. 27—P. M. ‘We have bad a oold storm prevailing here all day, and the ice in the creok isforming very fast, promising speedy close of navigation. ‘The Comptrolier’s Land Sale. Atnany, Noy, 27—P. M. The Comptrolleh’s sale of public lands closed to-day with part of Delaware county. Railroad Affairs, Pitrsavron, Nov. 27, 1848, Col. Robinson has been elected President of the Ohio and Pennrylvania Railroad. We underatend that the laying of 40 miles of the read is im: iat to be put under contract, commencing with the Ohie river, at the mouth of the Beaver creek. Quite « lively interest is felt by the capitalists in Ohio end Pittsburgh. Movements of Individuals, Pittsnvacn, Noy, 27, 1848, Gen. Smith has passed through this olty, om his way to California, 2 ene members of Congress are here, on their way coca abr at Markets, zw Onieans, Nov. 3 Cotton continuen in fair request, with Bad oe bales. The market, sinoe the receipt of the Acadia’ ret Sooabetter. Of flour there were sales of 3,009 bbls at $4 7560 $4 871. Corn in drooping, and the market less firm; sales reach 20000 bushels at 53 a &5e ; mess pork remains firm, with sales of 100 bbls. at $10 25; sales of 60 bbis. lard ai j_Moleeses oon- Hinues fa good. deman with of 1.200 bbls. as fo Sterling Exchange is quoted at 8%; fi Liverpool are steady. A ne ae New Onueans, Nov. 25, 1848, The cotton market continues firm—salas of 2,090 bis. Sales of the week reach 22000 bales. quote fair, 6c.; flour remains steady at $4 75; the sales are 8.000 bd! in dull \d prices less firm; sales of 15.008 for mixed and 530. for yellow; mess pork has advanced, and now commands $10 60. Of see bi | wer oe ie bid ies Sales of 310 molasses . In freights and sterling exch: we have no change to notice. abe oat Aunany, NowgQT, 1848. Receipts by canal since Saturday—Flour. $8000 bbls ; wheat, 2600 bushels; eorn, 3,500 do.; barley, 11,006 do. The flour market is dull, while quotations remain about the same; sales of 2500 bushels’ of rye at 600, Of barley there were sales of 9000 bushels at 61% = 6c , accoraing to quality In oats we notice sales of 6,000 burhels at 33 Ba A lot of 100 bbis, prime pork we te bargain. _—_—— Cotumsus, (Ohio), Nov, 21, 1848. Continued Political Agitatton—A Desperate Strug- gle Anticipated. The result of the Presidential election is com- pletely lost sight of by the politicians in this city, in the discussion of the probable events antici. pated to come off here on the 4th proximo, in the eflort to organize the two houses of the Generay Assembly. There will be a desperare struggle for the supremacy. Success with each party depends on the right to seats of one or more of their mem- bers elect. The great aim with each will be, in the first place, to gain the Speakers and other officers. The disputed seats are involved in much difficulty, and will elicit much discuasion and controversy in their investigation. The leaders on each side claim to be so far in the right as to justity any means—even military force—to resist the pretensions of the other. Already are the two great hotels known as “head quarters”—the Ame- rican, of the. democrats, and the Neil Hovse, of the whigs. The inmates and guests of each are exclusively of their respective parties. Daring the past week, quite a number of leading whigs from all parts of the State have been congregated at the Neil House ; and, as it was known that the held consultations in regard to the part they will take to promote their claims, the Statesman has affected to be greatly alarmed at this “ attempt to cheat the people out of their just rights” by palm- ing a whig Legislature upon them. But that paper takes care not to say one word about the deep game and secret plots laid by the leaders of the democratic party: and I will here expose one of their schemes, which, as yet, 13 only impat to the supposed faithful of the party. It is this: that inasmuch as the voters of Cincinnati have not been duly registered according to law, the polls of that city are illegal and void, on which ground we, the democrats, wili insist that ‘hey be thrown out of the couat, and then we will not only secure a majority in oth branches ot the Legislature, but will also elect Col. Wel- ler Governor of the State. To enable us to reject the poll books of the citys on the ground named, we must gain the aid of the free soil members; there- fore, we will inform the free dirties that though our proposed course will elect Col. Weller, yet, under the circumstances, he would not serve, but would agree to be sworn in and then immediately resign, so that the office would devolve upon the S| er of the Senate, and that, if, in addition to a ~ im rejecting the said polls, the free soil members would-also agree to stand by us in elect- ing a democrat to the United States Senate, we will join them in electing one of their members to he speakership and ex officio Governor. Such are the plans, the plots, and schemes of the party leaders. I am told that one of the demo- cratic leaders, recently elected to Congress, is now ona mission to the “reserve” counties, with a view of throwing the hook, baited as above stated, before the free soil members elect, and see how they will nibble! And, it 18 said, that if he suo- ceeds in this fishing excursion, he will probably tack another feature to the scheme, as an even- tual condition, by which he will take the place of Senator Allen, From all this, the readers of the Herald may ex- pect some accounts of rare doings in the capital of the Western Empire State. i “i Itis now said that if the whigs ascertain that their opponents have the advantage in organizi the Legislature, they will vacate their seats prevent a quorum for business. The truth is, the course proposed and threatened by each party, promises nothing but confusion and trouble, leading to tumult and anarchy. THE WEEKLY HERALD. MAILS FOR EUROPE, The steamship Acadia will leave Boston to-morrow noon, for Halifax and Liverpool. Her mails will close in this city, at 3 o'clock, this afterneon, The Weekly Herald, printed in French as well as in English, for general European circulation, will be ready at 12 o'clock to-day. It will contain all the interest, ing and important news of the week, Single copies, in wrappers, sixpence. Hersemanship.—An excellent opportunity now offers for those gentlemen who aro not well skilled in the solenee «f Horsemanship, at Dishrow's Riding Sohool, No. 38 Ath avenue. His Evening Cinss is opon every ev fo would ‘advise all to improve the present opportunity. — The Jenny L attern Hats for Misses.— Jenny Lind is callod the “Swedish, Nightingale.” Our friend Knox, Hatter, and dealer in Furs, No. 128 Fuiton strest, has given additional fame to tie soogeitien by constructing is shyle 14 for Mistes and Children. These Bats fem look cherubs. He makes up Fas in every form—Boas, Mulla, Cazes, Ko, at rates that almostaurprise one, Advice to Ladies..Ladies in want of a heautiful Muff, by 4’! means eall on Archer, 2 Groomwich atresty near Warten, a» his assortaent consists of leabells, Roar, ol, 1 yy Wash, Be tin, Fiteb, Squir io. alan Tippee te mateh each kind, if rex yndioss variety a8 that, we can safely recomm: a The Threo greatest Curiosities now in New York, both for gtrnagers nnd citizens. to visit, are the Free Pig Such an ture Gallery People's Bazaar, 148 Chatham streets Watt's Old Book and tint Store, 102 Nassau strest, and the Evening Avetion for Ergravings, Paintings, &e, 118 Broadway. is by apne Ina Fix—At ap wd pn hye aptagel att, ‘on man, ta, he Chaimeds ine snes ast out du vapront,. ‘The banter quletty raid, cit, Lau will et the Inimitable, at No. 13 Nasoau street, ow your ‘oair and whiskor®, I oan suit you, alr helor’s Instantancous liquid ‘obuined the first ‘at the Inst Fair of the Amoricnn In- hg ae AEE oj ry ° of ate Wall eos, old Nord Pate _ lor's anufrotory, No. 4 in gecldedly Use best agtcle a the mackety Copy the wdromm,