The New York Herald Newspaper, November 29, 1848, Page 2

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Nov, 28—Tuesday... 60... ++. s+ ++ ++ +++20,448 copies. iblication of the Herald ymenced yesterday at 30 minotel past velock, id finished at 30 minutes_past 6 o'clock. Circulation oe! weer Commerce. . Tribune. Aggregate Errors in the @dequate authority. Movements Before the Election—Who are the Best Taylor Men?” Our amiable and modest cotemporary, the Cou- rier and Enquirer, esued yesterday morning a most elaborate and magnificent puff on the gen- tlemen of the recent Wall street committee, which met sometimes at Lafayette Hall, sometimes at the Union Club, and which came out in favor of General Taylor in February last, and made prepa- rations for the general mass meeting to bring him out for the Presidency, which took place on the twenty-second of that month. The excuse put forth for pronouncing this elabo- Tate puff on that committee, and on its chairman, Hugh Maxwell, grows out of some intimations which have been made in some obscure quarter, that Mr. Maxwell, and some of his assistants, will be applicants for office. as soon as General Taylor shall reach the Presidency. Our cotemporary denies that Mr. Maxwell is an applicant for office; but the denial is confined to him, and does not melude several of the other sixteen gentlemen, or their connections, who formed the committee; many of whom were connected with the famous pipe-laying gentlemen of 1840, who were clamorous tor office under General Harrison—who got office from him; but whose policy and influence broke down his administration in a few weeks after it was formed. There may be some gentlemen on that committee who do not want office. Possibly Mr. Moses H. Grinnell does not ask for office himself; but there is no doubt that he wishes some particular friends appointed to particular offices, Possibly Mr. Prescott Hall may disclaim wishing for office; but we do not think that he would re- fuse the post of District Attorney of this district. Possibly Mr. Simeon Draper may disclaim wish- ing for office; but he certainly would not refuse the collectorship of this port. Possibly Mr. Webb, if he do not look to something higher, would not refuse what he wished for before—the post office. We are willing, however, to make every allows ance for the purity, the independence, the energy, the perseverance, and all the other qualities, which the committee might moderately claim in aiding and assisting the movement which carried General Taylor into the presidency ; yet the committee cannot claim too much credit, nor must they at. tempt to exercise a sinister influence in determin- ing the appointments, or shaping the policy of the new administration, as was done in the case of Gen, Harrison. With respect to the elaborate claim put forth by our cotemporary for this committee—that Geneva, Taylor has been elected principally through their jabors—we beg leave to deny it in the most pointed manner. As early as the month of May, 1816, there was a standing committee organized, with branches in almost every State inthe Union—a committee of energetic, talented men—who took up the cause of Gen. Taylor, and continued to enlighten the public on his great merits and quali- fications, from that period up to the result of the recent election. This committee was composed of nearly twenty-five editors, writers and reporters, connected with a certain journal called the New York Herald. Expresses were run, bringing the first intelligence of the great battles fought by General Taylor, and this intelligence was spread through the country in various ways, by the labor and energy of that committee, aided, as we were by sub-agents, to the number of two or three hun” dred, scattered over the Union, and even in foreign countries. In every possible shape, Gren. Taylor’s rame and character were placed before the country na popular and’imposing attitude ; and the result of euch Jabors was gradually seen to spring up in nominations by meetings, both of whigs and de- mocrate, i various parts of the country, besides receiving the approbation of nearly one hundred journals, belonging to all parties, long before Mr. Hogh Maxwell was heard of in the matter. This movement continued from the month of May, 1846, without intermission, up to the time when our cotemporary, the Courier and Enquirer, states Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Grinnell, and the other Wall street gentlemen, made up their minds to come out in favor of the man who had been made popu lar by previous and other persons’ efforts. But this 18 not all. Our cotemporary claim® for his committee prodigious merits. Let them have the merit of supporting the cause of Gen. Toylor for a few morths previous to his election, when they found the w hole country going for him- We hardly think they deserve any other merit or credit than that of seeing which way the tide was going. It 1s well known that our cotemporary and ull the influences by which he is surrounded, were preparing, on the most extensive seule, to bring out Gen. Scott, and setaside Gen. Taylor, for many months previous to last January; and by that time the splendid campaigas of Gen. Scott from Vera Cruz to Mexico, furnished thein with a sufficient platform on which to raise his standard , and but for the uniortunate predicament of the + nasty plate of soup,” and the imuiovicr! 6042354 | peu, aud ue Gousideruiivn giveu Wins tion, edition — of Gen. Scott after the battles were fought, we have no doubt that the Courier and Enquirer, and all its influences,would never have thought of sup- porting Gen. Taylor at all. Their firet love, hav- ing thrown Mr. Clay overboard, was Gen. Scott, and nothing but his unfortunate position rendered it necessary for them to fall back upon Gea. Tay- lor, whose name, popularity, and position had been made throughout the country months before Mr. Maxwell, or Prescott Hall, or Mr. Grinnell, ever made up their minds deliberately to come forward in the movement which they headed. Theee, we believe, are correct views in the smal! matters connected with the first popular move- ment in this city to organize a Taylor party, and bring his nomination to a distinct issue. We ate willing to give these gentlemen due credit for their efforts, after they could not help themselves ; but nomore. They must not, however, think of mo. nopolising for the small committee that may have met in Lafayette Hall, or at the Union Club, og in Wall street, all the merit of helping the cause of General Taylor, and of making him so populat as a candidate as he was, when there are others, more numerous, and who were much earlier in the field, who ought to have a share of the glory.— Neither must they attempt to bring around Gen. Taylor influences similar to those which produced so unfortunate an effect on the great victory which carried General Harrison into the presidency, eight years ago. Several of the leading spirits connected with the committee, headed by Mr Maxwell, are some of the identical parties who caused the catastrophe to General Harrison’s ad- ministration and the victory of that day. On many occasions our cotemporary’s committee have acted towards the independent friends of General Tay- lor in a very mean, narrow and contemptible way. At another time, we may state something more fully and particularly ; but our present object in making these remarks is, toyprevent malign influ- ences from leading General Taylor astray, either in the selection of hiscabinet advisers, the appoint ments to subordinate offices, or in shaping the ge- neral policy of his administration. All ultra pro” scriptive principles, affecting either men or mea” sures, should be avoided; and if the Maxwell com- mittee here, keep a dignified and respectable poai- tion, and will give its influence in favor of modera- tion and justice, without leaning towards the unfortunate policy which broke down General Harnegon’s administration, then we shall give them some credit for discrimination, patriotism and good sense. Tur Burien Case—SineuaRk DgvEcorments. The first day’s proceedings on the argument in the action of Mrs. Fanny Kemble Butler against her husband, now going on before the court in Philadelphia, were given in our columns yester- day ; and the second day’s proceedings will be found in our columns to-day. There has been a great deal cf inquiry by the public relative to the causes which led to the un- pleasant differences that have taken place between her and her husband. The great fame and talents of Fanny Kemble before her marriage very natu- rally attracted much attention to her recent move- ments, embracing the separation from her family, and her return to the stage. We fear, however, that the mystery hitherto hanging over these mat- ters will not be removed by the proceedings now going on before the court in Philadelphia. Thus far the proceedings and arguments are full of legal technicalities, and only incidentally refer, now and again, to the real cause of separation and dif- ficulty between the parties. Unly one strange and singular fact seems to have transpired in these proceedings, and that is some mysterious cocnec- tion or acquaintance between Miss Sedgwick and Mrs. Butler, or the Sedgwick family and Mrs. Butler, which appears to have created a great deal of discontent and displeasure in the mind of Mr. Butler. As this affair, however, now stands, it would seem that the principal offence perpetrated by Mrs. Butler towards her husband was the act of simply receiving a letter from Miss Sedgw‘ek, who 1s a lady ofa literary turn of mind, and ives somewhere in Massachusetts. There is a good deal said about the whole matter, but the receipt of this letter seems as yet to be the principal cause of offence. ‘rime may probably bring out the whole of the mysteries ; but all is still as mysterious as ever. Forrest anp Macreapy.—The newspapers, far and wide, are making comments and delivering long, moral and literary diesertations on the re~ cent cards and speeches of Méssrs. Forrest and Macready, blowing each other up and accusing each other of telling untruths. What a singular spectacle do the two great tra- gedians of the age—one the star of the American drama, and the other of the British—present to their cotemporaries, to the spirits of the past, in- cluding Garrick and his associates, if they still take an interest in mundane affairs, and to those also who may come after them and tread in their footsteps. They resemble two children of larger growth who have received more than their share of toys and caresses from fond parents, and who, getting to loggerheads about the spoils, display a most magnanimous contempt for puerile etiquette, and interchange those expressive and beautifully laconic courtesies, ‘* You lie,” ‘ you lie,” ** you he,” “you he.” It seems, however, that these distinguished ac- tors and silly men are not satisfied with the noto- rious pronunciamentos and cards which they have given to the world, but that Mr. Macready is going solemnly, and seriously, and with all the gravity of the tragic buskin, to commence an action at law, for the purpose of ascertaining on which side is the truth and which the falsehood, in their con. flicting statements. A case of this kind, before any of our courts of law, will yield a men har- vest to the lawyers, and much fun to the com. munity. It will exhibit the two greatest drama- tists of the age in a light aud position very little different from two “‘leafers” of the Five Points, who have been backed up by a couple of pettifog- gers at one of our police courts, in order to bring out all the peccadilloes of which they can accuse cach other. If Mr. Macready had made no reply whatever to Mr. Forrest he would have stood ina higher point of public estimation than he now does, with his recent silly card hanging over his shoulders. Alas! Alas! Macready and Forrest; and For- rest and Macready stand pretty much on the same level, and that level is not the highest niche on Mouat Parnassus, or any where in that neighbor- hood. Whatever may be the ter ination of this petty and paltry quarrel, which has for its source the envious rivalry of the parties who are engaged in it, it may do some goodas an example to the other respectable actors in the profession, We should not be surprised, however, if it produced such an effect upon the public, on both sides of the \tlantic, as to necessitate a close of the career of both these tragedians on the boards of England and America, For Cativornia.—The second of Messrs. How, land & Aspinwall’s mail steamers, the Oregon, goes to sea this morning. Her destination 1s San Francisco, but she will touch at Rio Janeiro, Bue- nos Ayres, and Panama. The third vessel in this yine leaves in the middle of January. Tur U.S. Maiw Sreamen Nogrurryer came in yesterday morming, from Charleston, with the great Southern mail. We have New Orleans pax pers by her two days later than received by the regular land mail. Navat Inreniicence.—We understand that the government has purchased ten acres of land, with four hundred feet of river front, on the Mississippi, half amile below the foundry, Algiers, opposite New O:leans, for the purpose of constructing there ona Navy Yard. The property belonged to Mr, 5, ‘Tur Intxca. Ban Casz or Raconper Scorr.— ‘We give in our police intelligence, to-day, a very full and authentic report of the facts in the history of the recent very extraordinary case of illegal bail, which was authorized by Recorder Scott, under the advice of counsel, one day last week. It will be seen by this report, that, as soon as notice was called to the subject in the public journals, the Recorder took occasion to make a statement of the circumstances under which he accepted bail and permitted the prisoners to escape—in a manner which, however, by no means justifies so high an officer as the Recordsr, or takes away all blame from him in the ease, as it now stands. The judge of a high criminal court ought tohave, to use an expressive but ordinary term, his law always “at his finger ends;” nor should he be under the necessity of taking legal advice, as well as a statement of facts, from counsel, on any occasion. But certainly, one of the strangest things is, that Recorder Scott, at that particular juncture, should, under any circumstances, have forgotten the existence of the statute prescribing the legal proceedings in such cases; or that such an important and active principle of law should have been obliterated by the eloquence of learned coun- sel, or any thing else, trom the mind of so respected and independent a public functionary, as Recorder Scott claims to be. The Recorder, however, in giving an explana- tion, places the stress of the policy he pursued, on the advice of the counsel engaged in the case. This counsel, it seems, is a person by the name of Huff, and who appears to have offi- ciated in this particular case, as legal advi- ser, not only of the two prisoners implicated, but also of his Honor the Recorder. Now, the question arises at once, who is this Mr. Huff, and how did he exercise such extensive functions as legal adviser, not only to the persons arrested, but also to the Recorder himself, on the occasion of giving and taking illegal bail in this case % On enquiring inte the history of Mr. Huff, we find that that distinguished man has made a great deal of noise in the world, on former occasions. His debut in life we have not ascertained ; but his profession, fer many years, was crier to the old Marine Court, in which Recorder Scott sat as one of the dispensers of justice. {n that capacity, Mr. Huff has made considerable noise, strictly according to law, giving notice to the lawyers that the court was opened, and threatening the boys and loafers with pumishment, unless they would keep still and quiet. On the accession of Mr. Scott to the Recordership, by an appointment given to him through the influence of the late Governor Wright, and foi the purpose, it is said, of making John Van Buren Attorney General of the State, Mr. Huff transferred his talents and ac- quirements from the Marine Court to the Court of Sessions, where he was appointed to the respon. sible office of crier, which he filled with great honor and trust up to last winter. At that time he was admitted as a lawyer to practisé in some of the courts, and, therefore, abandoned his highly responsible porition of crier, and of keeping the loafers and boys quiet, for that of picking up cases about the Tombs, and managing the affairs of clients. Among other curieus specimens of his jegal learning and talent, we have the orignal of the following curious note addressed to a person named, and which we copy, verbatim et literatum : Mr D Crossman Sir A Claim has been placed in my hands against you for collection you please call my office and sittle the same and save cost, my. ‘the office is im Park with the Recorder (Recorders office) Yours&e ° S P HUFF New York april 8th 1848 From this note, it will be perceived that Mr. Huff, the legal adviser of Recorder Scott in the case of the Martins, pays no particular regard to the rules of Lindley Murray, either in speiling, grammar, or in punctuation. This, then, 18 the distinguished counsel, the eminent lawyer, on whom Recorder Scott rested in the emergency described by our report, when the two dressmakers or washer women were called up to give bail in the case in question. We do not think itis necessary to add a single word on the character of this case, on the conduct of Recorder Scott, or on that of Mr. Huff, who appears to have been his principal legal adviser on the occasion. We are extremely sorry for the Re- corder. We have known him for nearly twenty- five years, and we have always esteemed him to be an honest, upright, intelligent and learned man. We think, however, that there were some exhibi- tions, during the recent election, which resulted in such a tremendous majority against Recorder Scott and in favor of Mr. Tallmadge, that will mo- dify the opinion of any man in regard to the pre- sent Recorder. The people are good judges of Recorders. We may, however, forget the violent and unprovoked attacks on the character of Mr, Tallmadge, nor pryfarrowly into their source, pro- vided Recorder Scott will be particular to present this case of illegal bail to the Grand Jury, side by side with the alleged illegal conduct of Sheriff Acker, ot Blackwell’s Island, which took place a few days ago. We shall insist upon this course. Later rrom Havana.—We are in receipt of files of the Guceta dela Habana, up to the 21st instant. The items of news are very scarce. The Italian Opera company were going on finely, and the greatest encomiums are lavished on the art- ists by the critics. Signor Marini, especially, is praised for his admirable sinaing in the opera of “Ata,” and not only his singing, but also his acting, which they declare to be worthy of the great Talma. Sonnets are composed and publish- ed onhim in the papers; his likeness is to be found every where in Havana, and a memoir of his hfe is eagerly bought up. In tact, “£1 gran Marvm,” as they term hiin, 18 making a tremen- dous sensation among the Habaneros, Signor Vietti, Sra. Steffanoni, and Signor Pollonim, all of whom are well known in this city, are all spoken well of by the critics. Arditi is said to have created a perfect furore by his perform- ances on the violoncello, We see that Miss Isidora Hanson, a young American lady (who, if we recollect right, gave a concert at the Tabernacle in this city last winter,) is expected to arrive in Havana shortly ; the arti- cle mentioning her states that she will probably give public concerts ; they speak highly of her capabilities as a vocalist. The railroad between Havana and Matanzas, some thirty leagues in extent, will shortly go into full operation. Before the end of 1849, this road will ext end as far as Cardenas. Brrtisu Mai. Steamer America, hence for Hali- fax and Liverpool, was spoken on the 23d instant, at 3 A. M ,1n lat. 41 55, lon. 64 50. ‘Tur Steamer Crescent Crry arrived hence, at Havana, on Wednesday jast Bermupa.—We have copies of the Royal Ga- zette and of the Bermudian, to the 18th inst. They give nothing worthy of notice. AnotneR TeELEscoric Comet.—A Telescopic Comet was discovered in the Constellation Cygnus, on the evening of the 25°h instant, at Gn. 30m. rm. from the Cambridge Observatory, by Mr. George P. Bond, Ite place was, 1844, Nov. 26th, 6h. 57m. Cambridge mean solar time, A.R 20h. 36m, 1s North Dec 37 deg. 21m. 60 seo is towards the south, fortunate as to obtain an obse: he mass of Meroury jt been don w.c with greater accuracy ‘There were sixty battles fought during the revolu® tiowary war ; thirty-eight ¢uring the last war with Gr ot Britain ; waisty-tyo, fa wll, ducing the late war Fashionabie Intelligence. ‘The Opera was well and fashionably attended on Monday evening, being the first representation of “Norma,” The house was very beautiful, but the per. formance execrable. Madame Laborde performed Norma very well, to the extent of her taste and power — but she is entirely unequal for the character. Taken asa whole, it was a complete fail end indicates too truly the inefficiency of the manager in thrusting upon @ gocd natured audience artists thatcan only ereate ridicule. It was the only good house in a fort- night. Baron vx Rotscuitp isthe fashionable lion of the day. He attended the Opera on Monday night, in company with M. Be.mont, who introduced him to the belles of the season. The Baron is» young mi without beard or moustaches, and seems simple and unpretending He puts up at Delmonico’s, in Broad- way, and will bethe “observed of all observers’ dur- ing the season. He comes to this country to look around him —to pick up information—and probably to carry back some facts to Paris, preparatory to some grand financial emigration. He is the son of the Parisian Rothschild, whose house has probably “suffer- ed some” in the recent convalsions in Europe. If they want to save the wreck or remains, they should remove to New York, and become citizens of this great: happy, prosperous republic—the only one in the world yet, that has been successful. We have not heard whether the young Baron is a married man—if he is not, he cannot escape the lovely young belles of Ame rica, Annexation is an American principle that never fails. Benedetti is still sick, and the lovely Truffi still out of humor. If the tenor don’t recover soon, and the prima donna continue in her present state, we suppose. Signor Fry will eoon set his musical critios upon both» through the columns of his pet journals, There is some talk of getting up three or four splen- did fancy bells at the Opera House, to make up the de" fleiencies of the recent bad houses and mismanage’ ment. One fancy ball may succeed ; but they are too expensive for the ladies to extend the number to four, A lady’s fancy dross will cost from $60 to $100, and sometimes $200, besides the price of tickets, which may be $10 each. Our fashionable society cannot afford such high prices, particularly as there is no bankrupt law to get rid of fashionable debts. If the fancy balls are got up, of course the famous Polka dancers that made their debut at Saratoga and Newport, last sum- mer, and produced such a sensation ali round the world, will be on the floor to astonish the canaitle. ‘To-morrow night, Herz gives his grand concert at the Tabernacle. All the Opera troupe, not sick or out of humor, will sing on the occasion. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Parx Tuer: james Sheridan Knowles’ play of “ Love’ was again presented at the Park theatre last evening. Like most plays, this one hasa principal character, which is the very soul of the piece. In Love,” the part of the Countess is the principal one, andis performed by Mrs. Shaw in astyle which may safely defy competition, and which is still worthy of emulation by artistes in her line. If we were to follow her through the play, from the first interview with Huon, to the closing scene, we could only qualify our approval by Perle) one passage with another. Good, better, and best, constitute the short list of adjectives which it would be necessary to uxe—and it ‘would be no easy task to place the last of these where it rightfully belongs. Theend of the third act claims high praiee : the closing fifteen lines, commencing with “ Bring Huon back,” and ending with ‘ Upon their lives, I charge them, bring him back,” ar rendered Mrs. Shaw, is really a magnificent per- formance, and in the energetic class to which it belongs be excelled even by thegifted actress whose ting in it were so much admired by the nce last evening; and pha it hardly sur- passes, even in its own style, her reading and sctfag 1a the interview between herself and the Empress, in the fifth act, having for its climax the line *: He shall not marry |"? preceded and followed by the argument which intro- duces and explains the exclamation. These passages are, beyond debate, excellent, and do not fail to bri down house ; butit is notin these that Mrs. Shaw’ yaius shines most brillisntly. She is all tress eed desire in thi but the power she wields, to enchant the rears! enchain the mind, is most effec- tively layed im thore finer touches, the more difficult of accomplishment in the histrionic school, because they must be half reflected forth from the placid countenance and delivered no less by the organs of speech than by the eyes, as if they were made inter- preters to the lenguaye of the tongue The first two acts abounds 1p these pasenges. The interrogation in the forest scene, act 24— “ Will there not be a storm??? is of this class. A simple question, yet as questioned by her, tra into s passage of beauty, “ Dost thou know ‘Thou epeakest to me?” is another specimen of the same class, bey perhaps not quite so perfect an illustration as the first ; but if we were to name the beauties of Mrs. oting and reading in this part, it would be necessary for us to commen it the first measuro she reads, and go throug! last; for there is not one that is tame; not one but that is beautiful—thanks to tl yuthor for mvch, and no less thankefto the actress. The sub- ordinate parts were well accomplished. Mr. Clark, as Huon, bas improved—he played the part well last evening; Miss Mary Taylor's Catharine, was very pees, enacted, in short, the whole cast was weil led, The faroe of “ Doctor Dilworth” concluded the bill forthe evening. Mrs. Shaw isto appear to-night as Neighbor Constance, in “ The Love Chase.”’ Bowery Turatax.—The house was well-filled again, jst evening, and the elegant entertainments which gave such satisfaction on Monday evening, were re- peated with much éclat. The new tragedy of ‘Gene, vieve’? has proved very successful—Miss Wemyss’ personation of the proud and persecuted wife, is, in- deed, a most admirable piece of acti W. B. Clarke's performance of the Count eult, is welldone. Mr. Clark is 8 most painstaking and judicious actor, and does every thing he undertakes well. Mr. Winans, as the would-be soldier, amuses the audience very much. He js one of the best comic actors we have; his great fault is @ tendency to overact his part, which it would be well for him to correct. Signora Ciocca and Signor Neri appeared after the tragedy, in @ most graceful dance. They have been warmly welcomed back tothe Bowery, where their elegant dancing is very much ad- mired. The farce of the “House Dog,’ and the melo drama of “The Flying Dutchman.” concluded the en- ments. To-night, the bill will be an excellent on consist of “Genevieve,” the beautifal bal- let of the Abduction of Nina,” in which Signora Ciocea, Signor Neri, Mr. G. W. Smith, and a first rate ballet company, will appear; and the drama of “The ‘Woodman’s Hut.”’ Broapway Turatre.—The celebrated domestic tragedy of “ The Gamester,”’ a play full of deep, moral instruction, was performed last evening, at the above theatre. Mr. Murdoch appeared as Mr. Beverly, and performed this great part with extraordinary pre- cision, and that ability and talent for which he is distinguished. The cast was excellent. Miss F. Wallack received great praise for her beautiful per- formance of Mrs. Beverly; Mrs. Abbott, as Charlotte, ‘was beautiful, as she always is. The ballet, which followed, displayed the wonderful address and beauty of Mdlle. Celeste. In the farce, Lester was excellent; Hedaway, full of wit and humor; ry time she ‘accomplithed This evening a rich entertainment is offered. Nationa, Turarre.— When this house {s thinly at- tended, amusements in New York are but little pa- tronized, one may be sure, as we cannot remember the time when (since Chanfrau took the there has been any falling off in the attendance there; night after night, rain or shine, hot or cold, it is all the rame—the National is filled in every part by » most intelligent and respectable audience. The pre- sent attraction is Mr. Canfield, the American Her- cules, whose feats of strength and agility are most surprising; they are no mere sleight-of-hand tricks, but right’ down, bona fide exertions of muscular strep, Mr. Canfield presents a most symmetrical appearance, and though of veey large proportions, is very graceful in his actions nd movements. The drama in which h performing, was written express- ly to introduce his extraordinary feuts, and is, withal, & very interesting oni aganza of the “In- vieible Prince,” and the melo drama of the “Spirit of the Waters,” formed the remainder of th tertain- mente. Both very favorite pieces, and always well received. have, om previo occasions, no- ticed them fully; th re well played last evening ight, Mr. Canfield will perform ag nd the t of the entertainments will be very in ing. Burton's Turatne,--Last evening the performance commenced with the successful comedy oalled the «Breach of Promise.’ This piece alone is enough to draw a full and intelligent audience, Mr. Burton, as Ebenezer Sudden, an old bachelor, is an exquisite piece of acting ; the rest of the performers are extremely good--Mies Chapman and Mrs. Vernon drew down re- newed applause, The next piece was the “ Musical Arrivals,” which is full of fun and fancy. The even- ing’s entertainments concluded with “ Tom and Jerry in America,’ in which Mr. Burton takes the laughable character of James Hall Trolloppe Dickens Fuller Green, on a tour of observation ; the whole of which went off with the usual eclar, To-night, the “ Old Englith Gentleman,” “ Musical Arrivals,” and“ Tom and Jerry in America,” three excellent pieces, no doubt will be greeted with a full and fashionable au- dience, ‘ Grann Concent, Taneanacie.—A brillant array of benuty and fashion graced the Tabernacle, last even- ing, on the occasion of the grand concert given for the new Orphan Asylum, to be erectedon performers, embra- would benefit of Fifth avenue. The names of cing the leading musical talent in bye is always cordially extended by our citizens, in gene- ral, where aid to the destitute is soilcited. Seldom, in the “fairy region of )? bave on audienge bean more delighted the duo concerto, from “Le Son- pembule.” by ort Rapetti Barillt, on the vio- dele ied poomcdosie, dsow forth Loud amd repeated bursa bernac! whieh, ry com pass. The whole entertainment was a rich treat to the admirers of musical genius, and reflects infinite credit on the various artists who tendered their highly valua- ble services, gratuitously, for the occasion, It was es. timated that the proceeds of the evening amounted to something near $700. Cunisty’s Minstees.—The concerts of these heroes are as recy as ever,and Christy, the manager, keeps bis bud, of entertainments as full as ever of all the , domestic slavery. new and most popular melodies of the day. Mechanics’ Hall is crowded nightly, and though they have suag nightly for something like fifteen months in suoces- | sion, their music is as acceptable asever. Long may they sing. Broapway Ciacus.—The grand attractions nightly presented here draw immense houses, and the extraor- dinary feats by the company. in equestrian exercises, balancing, and ground and lofty tumblin, tinue to delight the crowds of visiters who flook forward to witness the performances. The riding of Mr. Carroll, avd the nishing musoular powers of the reach brothers, are leading features in the splendid enter- tainments at this popular circus, Camrnen.’s Mixstrets,—The artists who compose this band are all eager to acquit themselves with éclat - evening. and the plaudits which are given them by the numerous and intelligent audiences that attend eir entertainments, are most deservedly bestowed. Crosby, West, Herman, and the other members, are all great in tl way. To-day, they will give two performanoes, viz , at 3 and 8 P.M. Bewerit or Decraseo Finemen's Wipows ano On- rHans —It will be recollected that the benefit to the fund for the relief of the widows and orphans of de- ceased firemen, will come off this evening, at the Broadway Circus. Surely,for 80 benevolent & cause, will go and contribute to the fand. The verform- ces will be of the first order, just such as T'ryon & ‘hompeon give ni ig and which cannot fail to fill every beholder wit! jelight. This act of generosity on the part of those gentlemen is but one of the many noble acts which ve characterized their whole career. Gune’t’s Concer Tx Weanticipate for this eminently distinguis! of instrumentalists, who have successfully their reputation at every court in Euro; this city, a cordial reeeption thie ev. discriminating citizens of Newark. We can assure them in prospective, that « rich and varied illustration of their individusl and combined powers will be afforded including many of those popular ich have placed ¢ this charming bi ce —one which has fy sally ackn all countries. We pledge our musieal reputation for the correctness of eur views, and we have no doubt that the result will fully endorse our conviction of their indisputable merits. Henrz's Great Musicat Festiva..—To-morrow eve- ing this ryt ir comes off; and from the list of distinguished names in the programme, both vocal and instrumental, there is little doubt but that the rnacie will display a brilliant assemblage of the beauty and fashion of the city, Although the Italian Opera Company, under proper management, might be all-sufficient to attract a large audience, yet Mr Herz has also secured the service of Gung’l’s inimitable band, and will, himself. execute several new and beau- tiful compositions of his own. This being the last con- cert he will give this season, it is expected tbe Taber- nacle will be crowded at an early hour; 80 we advise the securing of seats, Fanrweit Coxcrar.—This evening the Germsnia Musical Society, whose excellent performances at the Tabernacle have won for them the highest esteem of the musical gentry of this city, will give their last con- cert this season, at the New Assembly Rooms, 539 Broadway. The programme contaius a great variety of beautiful pieces, and, in the hands of this exquisite band, we are convinced they will receive all the sclen- tific knowledge for which the Germania, as a musi- cal association, are so celebrated. Lenschow, the leader, bas composed for the occasion a beautifal pot- pourri, descriptive of the at the various laces of amusement in tl Evoninc, at Newarx.— g a cavatina and grand aria, which will be r ed with that sweetness of tone, purity of styl pleasing expression, which have gained for her. performing at Pa mo’s Opera House, the esteem diences who were delighted with her soft and melo: ous cadences. The Germania, then, present a very at tractive bill, and we hope they will have a full house. Zoo.ocica Hatt.—The exhibition here of rare birds and beasts, is well attended, both in the fore and afternoo: The elephants, the ichneumon, the Diack e . figer wolves, aud the greai varivty of lions and other animals, Pronounced the fi ween ever before exhibited in city. Van Amburgh & Co. have shown much taste in the selection of so rare an exhibition of the ‘wild tenants of the forest.’ New Orteans Senexavens —The elegant entertain- ments given by this talented band, are highly appre- ciated by the public, and the artistic maaner in which they go through their songs. shows that they are no novices at the business. The high reputation they have made for themselver, in all parts of the Union, and also in Europe, will be increased by their present performances. SoutH’s MinstReLs.—This band of singers are doi finely at the New Room. They are a most ‘oxoellent band, fine singers, and witty withal, Mevoprox.— White's Ethiopean Serenader: racy asever in their concerts, and attract crow ry evening to this snug aud well managed establishment. Mexico Iiustratev.—This beautiful exhibition is most admirabl; Kt CC eatg i Steen The ex- natory lectu: aptain Carter, adds much to the interest of the hibition. Vena Cavz.—Now that the war d all hands have returned home, those who it home are glad to hear how the battles were ught,“and towns taken. The dioramic exhibition of the “Bombardment of Vera Craz” gives » most spi- rited and exciting view of that awful scene. Stanxoscnt.—This eminent artist bas been very suo- cessful in inge he left this olty, and ee- 1 k highly of his abilities, and of the ho accompanies him, Miss Julia all, who is al happy and pleasing in every- ahe singe. Nort thing City Intelligence, Susxpay Liquor Trap: A ting of the friends of temperance, opposed to t! of liquor on Sun- day, was held last night at No. ) Broadway. Mea- to petition the Common Council to against the selling of liquor on Sun- dresses were delivered relative to the sui meeting was mostfenthusiastio. It was determined to address a request to all the clergy. men of the city to enforce jubject upon their con- gregations. A Fatan Accipent. The Coroner held an inquest jay, on the body of Dr. 8,0 native of Now favoring to jump on th Fulton ferry boat, on Monday evening, In his fall, his leg parsed down between the boat and the platform, and, before he could extricate hii f, the boat struck the dock, and jammed the deceased's leg against the platform, smashing it in a most shock- ing manner below the knee. The deceased was picked up by some citizenr, and conveyed into thelferry house, where, in less than five minutes, he expired. The jury rendéred a verdict according to the above facts, Fines.—A fire broke out, on Monday evening, in the building No 20 Clark street, which was put out with trifling damage. A fire broke out, on Monday night, inthe building No. 25 Spring street, caused by the bursting of @ spirit gas lemp. which was put out be- fore much damage was sustained. A fire broke out about a quarter before eleven o'slook lat night in the artificial flower and ribbon store of A. L. Mesrerue & Co., No. 1433 Greenwich street, which was put out with trif_ing da by fire, though the damage by water was considerable, Fines 1s THe Urrer Part or tHe Crry.—There have been many fires in the upper section of the city. of late, nearly all of which have proved very destructive from the swall number of engines and hose carriages in Yhat part of the city is rapidly im- ‘orporation should have an eye to of the property. There are several new ies formed, not of whom has the necessary aparatus for working at a fire. There {# also a very re supply of water, especially in the Sixteenth The people of that section have to bear their of the taxes; and it is but right the Corporation ld devise means for the protection of their pro- perty. Fovatn Wann Crrizexs? Guano.—This corps, un command of Capt. Sweeny, passed the Herald offi yesterday afternoon. They are ® noble looking body of men, and make ® most respectable appearance. Their target b mnt marks of accurate shoo.ing A ter from Warsaw of the 27th ait , stat onsternation has been created by an peror, directing that the conscription enforced throughout Poland in one night, and it is stated that six thousand persons had ed from Wateaw and the vicinity alone. The panic is by no means imaginary. A term of military service of twenty. five yerrs, the banishment to the most distant part of tho country, the o treatment when in such service, which is» disgrace to human nature—these are the horrors which intimidate all from entering the Russian military service. Very important enterprises aro spoken of, which the Cabinet of St. Petersburgh is disposed to carry out in its foreign political relations, Letters from St. Petersburgh announce that the Crar bas bestowed Russian orders on two of the Aus trian officers engaged in the war in Lombardy, as tes. timontals of the Imperial approbation of their valor. Denmark. The advices from Denmark. in the Deutsche Zeitung, show that the war fever of the Danes hes in no wise abated. Addresses to the government were pouring in faom all quarters, not merely from the Danian Iel- ands, but also from Jutiand and North Sohleswig, de- manding & renewal of hostilities in imperative terms. Surctpe or Viscount Mippietoy.—The follow- ing is the verdict returned in this case:—“ We find that the Right Hon Lene od Allen, V1 Mid- dleton, in a certain room in opt Harr Pepper Harrow Park, in the parish of Pop) ‘within the county of Surrey, did, on Wednend lst of November, 1848, destroy his own life, he bein, tate of temporary insanity. Everett —We wi derstand that Mr. Everett resigned the preside oy of Harvard College.— Boston Adv Nov, 28, | pearing. TELEGy APHIC IVTELAIGENCR, Later Intel. gence from Santa Ke, Sr. Louis, Nov. 28—P. 4, Advices from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the 18th of | October, have been received 1. this city. ‘The people in convention ha! agreed to petition Congress for a speedy territorial org nizstion, and had protested against the dismemberment of any part of their territory. They had also asked protestionagatast {This action by the people of Now Mexico upon the subjects mentioned has been taker in consequence, no doubt, of the Texan claim tojuris- diction over a great portion of the territory of New Mexloo. It will be recollected that the State autho. rities of Texas recently appointed a cirouit judge for the district of Santa Fe, who immedistely proceeded d enforcing of Texas. It is denied by the Texans that the United States acquired by the conquest of Santa Fe any other civil authority there than the U.S. Government had obtained by the annexation of Texas to the Union; and the appointment of a territoriay Governor and other civil officers, by authority of the President, shortly after the occupation of New Mexico by General Kearny and the United States troops, was regarded at the time by the Texan newspapers as a trespass upon the rights of the State of Texas, The whole question is likely to teoome an interesting and perhaps exciting one.—Heraid.] Gen, Lane had arrived at Santa Fe, and consented to remain there a short time, before proceeding on his journey to California. Kit Carson was met on the 2ith instant, at Whet- stone, with the Oregon Exprese. Business generally was dull. The Indians were disposed to peace. The Weather. Burrato, Nov, 28—P, M, The weather is again mild, and the ice fast disap- Markets. ‘Aunany, Nov. 28.—P. M. The receipts by the canal within the last 21 hours were, 10,000 bbls. flour, 2,500 bush. wheat. Flour con- timued without change. In corn, we notloe sales of 2,600 bushels good mixed at 64 ots, Sales 12,000 bushels Barley at 64 0 66 cts. ‘ Pirtssuran, Noy, 27. The flour market, with moderate business, is in favor ofthe buyer. Thero is but little in warket. Sales of Weatern at $3 87 to ¢4. The market for wheat has a downward tendency. Corn is steady. Sales of pro- visions are only fcr the supply of the regular trade de- mand. Sales of Western bacon sides at 434 to 4%o.; shoulders, at 4 to 4c; hams, at 7 to 7¥o. Lar sells at 7 to 740. Sales of butter at 8 to Sie Cheese bells at 6 to 640 ; sales of Rio coffee ut 7 to 7340 ; sales of New Orleans molasses at 300. per galion; Porto Rico gugar sells at 534 to 53¢c. Sales of dried apples at 500, and peaches at $1 12 per bushel, Sales of- whiskey ia bbls. at 17 to 17%c per gallon. There is 63¢ feet of water in t! nel of river, which is still rising. The weather contin wet and unpleasant. The Allegheny river is in navi- and iron gable conditie: d lumber arriving. All ‘the iron to arr! anced rates, Furs._If old Dr. Johnson, who detested a nas he did a pun-maker, were at present if owl atthe insumerable witticiems perpetra: of the unfortunate undersigned, said name havi about without stint, to the infinite amusement of nda It. hgtvesipasd further from ment of Mufis, Tippeta, &c., he must add, that 10 further will fare worse, and he trusts they will all NOX, at 128 Fulton street. 1,000 Over Coats, Rich Lining, den: Cla 1 re ander : ; au cnt tS tug eee at au and Buckman streets. The “Richcliow” Gold Pons are warranted Enowlougaa to be the boot and cheapest Pousin the gerld. Bold know! best ayy BR Watson & Co., No. 15 Wall street, Gold pensre- name imports, containing in the swallest space Srticles, among which is the Metallie Tablet for perfect order. Manufactured by G. Saunders & Son, way, corner of Liberty street, and 387 Broadway. ‘Wigs and Toupees.—We would advise all pertovs wishing ior Wig or Sca p, to examine the exten- sive arsortment helor’s manufactory, No, 4 Wall street, old No. 2. fis new: ed wigs obtained a silver modal at the fair of the American Institute. Copy the address, A Blood In a Fix—At one of our Fashiona= ble Hatters, after trymg on mar a ina rage, not one fit to. tie toe ‘will et the Inimitable, at No. 13 fe pap hm a ema tac you, Hill's Oaguent for tho ir, a above. ‘The Piumbe Nationa! Da; on the upper corner of Broadway and Al y where you can be certain of vbtaining the best Daguerrsoty pes, Uren erauination of this Gallery, every one must readily eoia- cide with ue, A full Stock of Chol waye be found at G. B. Clarke's The price varies from $10 to $ brown and drab. My goods are made in the durable manner; and being the inventor of the fam tine" Coat, of course my skill is unquestionable, Ge: adjacent parts may rely upon being dealt with upon terms of strict integrity. The price ticket is on every article, Holyday Presents. —Atwill, 201 Broadway, invites ema to his “Jenny Lind Annual.” of aad peges x ant te, ani jogantly atylos is Jt All the Overcoats can al- at. the Opera,” v idly illuminated. No. 19 or No. Lof v. t . 2 hes, toguther with ® great variety of new Music. nnuals published are forsale at Atwill's Saloon. Superb Piano Fortes, Flutes, and Melodeons. of different prices. Mu- bbens, mosical merchandize of every description; Church. Certainly, for filling large orifices in the Teeth, where cannot be used, the imparis invented by Dr. Ing, of 45 Barclay street, is the article we how of His Tinetu « Aroma) for pr cleansing and preserving t'e enamel of the teeth, among the various dentifri Boots—Boots—All who are in want of an article, which, for cheapness; durability and beauty, we would advise to call on our friend Young corner of Fulton and Nas sau atr ete. French calf boots, $4 calf, $3 5°; wi boots, $4 30 to $6; patent leather boots; gutta percha soled lancing gai ppers, shocs, a COMMERCIAL AFPAIRS. MONEY MARKET. Tuesday, Nov. 28—6 P. M. Quotations for stocks to-day, do not vary materially from those current at the close yesterday, and thesales were only to s moderate extent, At the first board Harlem advanced '; percent ; Long Island %; Canton Co. fell off ; Government stocks and Freasury notes closed at yesterday's prices. At the second board, there was a slight improvement in most of the fancies, and the market closed with an upward tendeney. ‘We give at length, in another column, the unani- mous opinion of the Supreme Court, delivered by Judge Edwards, in. the decision recently made imrelation to the affairs of the North American Trust and Banking Company. This is the first decision of the kind made; and as it is directly contrary to all others, it has cre- ated considerable excitement among those interested. Itappears that the company, when in active oper tion, drew bills of exchange on the firmrof Palmers, Mackillop, Dent & Co., of London, to s Inrge amount, which were paid, without that house being in funds to do so, After meeting these bills for some time, the Banking Company was informed that they must mak® remittances to make good their account, or their bills would be protested. In accordance with this request, the Banking Company made an assignment of certain securitios to Palmers, Mackillop, Dent & Co., to secure the debt at that time incurred. Tho-bill was filed by the receiver to set aside this assignment, and th® highest couit inthe State has given its unanimous opinion that the assignment was legal, and is bindinS upon the pasties who made it. What effect this deoi- sion will have upon cases alrendy decided, and those still unsettled, is a question which many would ike disposed of. ‘The Harlem Railroad Company have given notice that application will be made to the next session the Legislature of this State for an extension of time required by the charter to complete its road t Albany. According to the charter, the road must be completed some time during the year 1849. Thére azé yot forty miles of road to build, to connect the termination at Dover Plains with the West Stockbridge Road, and. the company find it imporrible to constract that much, in such a short period. This is, in fact, the priacipat object the company have in view; but they have in- cluded in their petition an applica.ion for Mberty to. raise the amount necessary to complete the road by anincreare of capital stock, or otherwise, About on» million of dollars are required te finish the road, ond if the company will only complete the road to Dover Plains, put it in first-rate order, and commence pay- ing dividends on the old stock, It could easily raise on ite bonds all the y necesenry to connect the road with Albany, upon the mosttavorable terms, Counterfeit $8 bills on the Canal Bank of Lockport, are in ciroulation in pretty large quantities, Tho ignette in @ femal & sitting position, with staff and liberty capon \ ip her hand, with an eagle and shield behind hee; purporting to have been engraved in Philadelphia, by Spencer, Hufty & Danforth, Some vigned with H. F. Flagg and G, Hanford, Registers: ‘appearance very pale The qrantity of Love, whoat, corn, qnd barley, loih