The New York Herald Newspaper, November 30, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. | Borth west Corner of Fulton JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, 1B DAILY HERALD— Three editions ger ca SES per game. The MORNIN ublished Gt So'clock A. M.and distributed before bre ; BMCarst AP TERNOON EDITION can be had of the nets hk. P. ML, and the second APTERNOON EDIT WE WEEKLY HERALD—Bvery Saturday, tion on the American Continont—6% cents per copy, gamum. Beery steam packet day, for Buropean ‘$6 per annum, to include the postage, The Europ be printed wn the Preneh and English languages. | ALL LETTERS by mail, for subscriptions, or with adver~ tisements, to be post paid, or the postage will be deducted from VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE. containing important pean peer from any quarter of the world; f used, will be a id a . ADVERTISEMENTS, (renewed every morning, and to be inthe morning and vflernoon editions, )at reasonable prices; to be writien in a plain, an the proprietor ible for errors in manuscript, NO ROTICE tak af anonymous communications. Whate ever is wtenced for insertion must be authenticated by the name Gnd address of the writer; not necessarily for publication, but Ga a guaranty of his good faith. We cannet return rejected ation PRINTING of all kinds executed beautifully and withder- atch Orders ieocel ot the Office, corner of Fulton and aceon, streets HERALD ESTABLISHMENT is open throughout the night as well as day. day, te conte AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE—lox—Foxtv io. TION ia | the people are twe—where some are great and some are little, some are lords and some are com- mons—we may allow the high to be gathered toge- ther into a high place, and the low and common to be assembled is. a house of commons. We can see no other reasen or motive for two heuses. But there are other very interesting and impor- tant particulars in this constitution, which demand our attention, It will be seen that the National \ssembly has placed great power and patronage in the hands of the President; he is to possess a power of appointment and of dismissal, greatly ex. ceeding that which is possessed by the President of the United States. We fear some evil isto be apprehended from this arrangement. 1t 1 true, the National Assembly has not omitted to place many checks vpon the President. There is the Council of State, without whose advice the President can- not atira step; but aman of talent would soon convert them all into his creatures. Then, again, there 1s to be a High Court of Justice, to try the President; but who would venture to try the man that had the power to turn them out of office? 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This dccument—(which we perceive several of our cotemporaries avail themselves of, in whole or in part, without acknowledging the source from whence they have derived ii—of whom one draws from its articles very doleful visions of the march and prospects of the republic,)—1s one of very great 4nterest, and especially to the people of America. ‘We, above all other people, are best able to under- stand it; perhaps to foresee, in some meature, its working, and by comparison wita our own, to judge of its value and merits. The most striking and prominent potat in which it most diverges from the analogy of our own in- stitutions, is to be noticed in the fact that instead of two chambers, or two houses, there is but one house, called the National Assembly. This de- perture from the analogy of our owa system has | not beeu made without due debate and delibera- tuon ; and we hold it to be wise, prudent, judicious, and a great improvement. It comperts well with the ttle given to the republic—* one and indivi- sible;” it comports well with the democratic spirit of the French people, and it is calculated to pro- duce what is so desirable in every goverament— unity, celerity and promptitude of action. The action of one house is not untried; it has been proved in history. It 1s equal almost te the action of one man. Look at the energy, the spirit, the decigion, the promptitude, of the Long Parliament. With what ability it carried on a long and doubtful war at fearful odds, and for a pe- ried ef eight years, with an exhausted trea- sury, a dispirited people, diminished resources, and opposition In every quarter! Yet how greatly, how wonderfully, this handful of men, combining the genius of many men into one body, and as it were into one head, acted with all the energy and celerity of a single man, and de- feated, by genius more than by material, the king, and his nobles, and his armies, with al! his powers and resources, which in the outset far exceeded those of this spirited body! Then again look at the National Assembly of France in the first great revolution. That was a single body—one house or chamber—and the prodigies it performed ex- ceed, if possible, those achieved by the Long Par- Jiament. It was this body which cleared the French soil of foreign invading armies—which poured forth army upon army upon every part of its frentier—which called into action the genius and talent of great generals—which first brought to light the genius and talent of Napoleon. It was overthrown at last by treachery and the dissen- sions of a few of its own members. It was never conquered or subdued by open power, foreign or domestic. Then it was, and not till then, when an imbecile government, formed of two chambers, was erected tn its stead, that Napoleon was able to overthrow the republic and constitute himself Dictator, Consul and Imperator. He have done this had there beea but ©ne chamber. His plan was, “ Divide et impera.” | The Assembly was divided; he destroyed it by Piecemes|,and cast the fragments into the mould of an empire. The idea may be entertained that two houses are necessary in our goverument to prevent the | collision, and to moderate the asperities of the two greet parties into which the people have been hitherto divided. There must and ever will be | parties, especially ina republic of freermen—parties antagonistic to each other, which, like the two never coulc poles of electricity, serve to prodace, in the end, beneficial reeyjts. When parties are brought to- gether on one floor, and in sight of each other, it strikes us as being better than when they are placed in more remote positions by the formation of two houses. The unity of action which siogle legislative bodies have exhibited, seems to prove that a single chamber has a tendency to produce a fusion of parties, and to moderate and subdue the force of faction ; wile two chambers diffuse the evil, and give the factions in a State longer life and stronger hopes of prevailing in the end against the majority. If this view be correct, a single ehamber must have the effect of neutralizing the force of parties, by quickly putting down all but the majority, and thus, at least, shortening the strife. The idea of two chambers sprang, no doubt, from attechment to the British form of Par- liament, and to the loved association of lords and commons. When our Senate and House of It sentatives were established afier this model, peo- ple were not exactly “wide awake,” and would have been frightened, at that day, at the idea of departing too widely and too suddenly from the forms and systems under which they had lived, and to which, by habit und cus- tom, they had become so much attached Where the people are one, the house in which they are represented surely ought to be one. But where re- of the patronage, or that they may make a mere tool of him, with all his power and patronage. We would not, however, prejudge the case. The Long Parliament and the first National Assembly got along very well without any head—king or president—at all; and it strikes us that the thing must come to this at last in France: either the National Assembly will rule supreme, and the President and his ministers will be its instruments and tools—mere nominal, honorary personages; or else, on the other hand, the President will rule supreme; and make the Assembly a mere tool to him. At all events, the French republic is now at last airly launched ; and, if successtul, we are not sure but it may become a model for alli future re- publics in Europe. In her new system, for the first time in all the annals of constitution-making, she has now abolished the representation of castes and classes—she has no higher or upper house; no conservative or aristocratic body; no senate or elders. The National Assembly represents the people, and no class is recognized but the people. This, we think, 1s the correct principle. The only genuine conservative principle is the antagonism ot two popular parties, which we have already de- scribed, which are, to political affairs, like the two opposite forces, or poles, in the electricity of the material world. We are inclined to believe that on this principle the gallant bark of the French republic, now afloat, will sail well and se- curely on the never very pacific ocean of this sublunary world; and that other republics, not even excepting our own, may see reasons, one of these days, for approving, and, it may be, even for adopting hereafter, the simplicity of the principle on which her constitution 1s based. Nous verrons Tue Rervriic oy THE Sixrra Maprx.—The manifest destiny of the United States 1s working its way southward as rajidly as it can. By the act of emigrants from the United States, in estab- lishing themselves in Texas, revo'ting against the central power, accomplishing their inde- pendence, and finally in being annexed to this country, we obtained a vast accession to our ter- ritory, of land unequalled for its fertility, with a climate truly delicious. In the couree of a few years, war broke out between Mexico and the United States, and when peace was concluded, we acquired nearly, if not quite, one-third of her re- maining territory. These two slices have been handsomely annexed; but instead of being tied up and being of no use, as they were under Mexico, they are open to the enterprise of our own citi- zens, and to emigration from all the down-trodden countries of I:urope. According to indications and appearances, there is further acquisition of territory from the same source 1n store for us; not, however, by the acta of Amcrican emigrants, as was the case in the ac- quisition of Texas; nor by war directly, as in the case of our second acquisition; but by the volun- tary acts of a portion of the Mexican people them- selves, without receiving either encouragement or aseistance from the people of this couatry. By intelligence received from Mexico, we are informed that preliminary measures have been taken by the governor and a large portion of the people of Tampico, to proclaim the independence of that State, under the title of the republic of Sierra Madre, and there is every probability of its success. That the people of that State, if they are really desirous of becoming separated from the rest of Mexico, can do so, we think there is very little doubt; for the central government is powerless to contend agaitist a well organized and united movement of this kind. If the project be carried out, the question arises, what wiil the ultimate destiny of that independent State be? To this there can be but one an- swer—apnexation to the United States, in the course of afew years. If such be the course of events, it might lead to another war with Mexico, ard that war would, like the recent one, lead to more indemnity for the past; and thus it will go on, until, in process of time, the whole of that beauti- ful country shall be transferred from its present owner to the United States, and become part and parcel of this great confederacy. Jt will be interesting to watch the progress of this new movement. We are not yet done with Mexico. We shall probably have another long and disputed account to settle with her before five years, which will give a large balance in our favor at the time of final settlement. Oty Henxerism aNp Perricoats.--The demo cratic boye and girls are informed, by a notice pubhehed in their organ, that a special mecting of the Council of Sachems will be held at Tam. many Hall, this evening, at which business of the utmost importance will be transacted. This “ bu- siness of the utmost importance,” 1s no more nor Jess than to take into consideration that the barn- burners of the tenth ward have announced their determination of giving a ball, and to devise some plan of preventing them from getting the use of that establishment for the purpose. This is certainly carrying huakersm to a great extent. The free soil young ladies are very hand- some and sparkling—we think it worse than van- dalism to prevent them from dancing on the floors of the wigwam. What! carry hunkerism among the petticoats! The idea is absurd. Come, old hunkers, show your gallantry. Ex-Governor Sewarp on GaneraL Tavton.— One of ex-Governor Seward’s private political letters, written before the election, has just been let out by Thurlow Weed. It is a funny letter, and will be found in this day’s Herald. The ex- Governor, like a narrow minded pcliucian, thinks that some of General Taylor's letters before the election were “inappropriate and unseasonable.”’ We don’t think so—the people did not think so. General Taylor is @ straight forward, honest man; he does not, like mere politicians, from ex-Go- vernor Seward down to ex-President Van Buren, run one way and look another. If he has any thing to eay, he calls black black, and white white. The only mystery that ever appeared in his letters, was the solitary allusion to a certain ancient gen- tleman called Asop, and we believe there 18 only one modern gentleman, called Marcy, with the patch on his breeches, that can tell to whom it applied. The ex-Governor takes this round-about way to be elec ted Senator next winter, and talks most tragically and pathetically of the free soil prinei- p'es—intending, no doubt, to make that a platform to compel the Taylor party and administration to come to his reecue, If he should lose it, he can be pathetic again. F ment of ‘ican ocean steamships, and have been as led upon to record irregularities, disasters, and atcidents, arising trom mistakes which seem to us to have been committed throagh want of a proper system being pursued by those who have the superintendence of affairs. It has been much the fashion, and 1t is still in vogue, to hold up the regularity which is apparent in the performances of the various English lines of steamers, asa standard to which the Americans ought to reach, and to copy as near as possible their most correct features, in order to eflect some- thing like system and order in the operations of out vessels, These suggestions, so often given, are in a measure good; but to follow them strictly we should be led into as many errors, and perhap$ greater ones, than have yet attended the efforts of our own people, Accidents as serious and as mortifying have oc, curred to English steamers, bearing the highest re. putation, as frequently if not more so, than to those now in the American service; but by the judicious policy of the managers, and the interest each and every officer employed feels in the welfare of his ehip or company, all difficulties and accidents are carefully suppressed from public observation. Whale this course is strictly observed, for the pur- pose of retaining the confidence of the travelling people, and maintaining theircharacter as safe and perfect vessels, our faults and defects are, oa shght provocation, blazoned and magnified to the world; and by those whose duty it should be to guard against the circulation of reports calculatedto throw discredit upon their ships, Every officer in the English mail steam cervice is seiected as much for his general intelligence as for his nautical ability, and 1s sworn to direct all his efforts and powers to the interests of the company, wherever he may be thrown ; and hence is the perfect dis cipline and unanimity which mark the workiogs of these vessels under trying and disagreeable circumstances. ‘ We have been led to these remarks by invidu- ous comparisons daily made, and to correct, if possible, the evil which exists,at least to a great extent, in the management of the Washington and Hermann—the consequences of which have tend- edtocast discredit upon all steamers claiming to be American. The Washington and Hermann have been put before the world as models of the most perfect calibre, and have, since their con- struction—being the first to run across the Atlantic from this side of the water—occupied a prominent pos:tion, with the eyes of Europe eagerly watch- ing to detect the slightest failure. That they have been, to adegree,defective, must be acknowledged; but not more so than have been those of ourneigh. bor. The daily reports, in the English papers, will show that even those occurrences, which must necessarily come to light, are far more nu merous in proportion to the number of vessels em” ployed, than are those to which we refer in our service. This isa truth which can be substan, tiated by the facts themselves, as they appear in the columns of the Herald on the arrival of every Liverpool vessel. But while we endeavor to point out the evils which attend the course of some, we must not forget to give credit where it is due; and the instance of perfection and good ma- nagement in marine affairs, which we quote with pleasure, serves to offset the annoyance and the prejudices occasioned by the mishaps to the Atlan. ticehips. The line we refer to, is that which more than two ‘years since was established by Messrs. Spofford, Tilestson & Co., between this port and Charleston. The undertaking, by good management, has been signally successful. The principal in ithe concera, Mr. Tileston, under whoee auspices affaifs move, 1s a merchant of the highest standing, who, by great industry, energy, and talent, has risen (to a position in his business at once honorable and profitable; and his line of steamers is as yet unsurpassed by any constructed. Since these vessels have been running, no acci- dent, nor the slightest deviation from set rules, has occurred to cause a departure from the regulat and even course pursued with unabated success, during that period. The secret of the good for- tune attending the enterprise of Spofford, Tiles- ton & Co., 18 solely in the managing department, Here there are no conflicting interests; the power to act 18 concentrated and rests in the hands of Mr. Tileston, who is at liberty, having the full confi- dence of other owners, to use 1t with that discretion and judgment which characterise every operation connected with this line. When either of these vessels, the Southerner and Northerner, arrives, an internal survey of the sip ismade. Mr. Ti- leston makes it a point, in his duties, to examine thoroughly every department, to see that nothing, from the engine room to the kitchen, 1s wanting to render the ship perfect in all its details, and that everything be supplied which may add to the com- fort of passengers. Advantage is taken of the dull season to ove:haul each vessel from stem to stern, and every care used in the fitting up, to reader success doubly sure. This season, we learn, both tke Southerner and Northerner are to be completely refurnished, painted and renovated. No alteration in engines or hull has ever been necessary. With the example thus set within the precincts of our own city, how much might some of the companies profit by emulating it! They need not copy the English customs, so long as there is a system at work, profitable and accessible, which, if followed, will be sure to give tone and character to their affairs. Compames should never meddle with the detailed affairs of a ship, as their move. ments, where decision and actionare necessary, are usually tardy and conflicting; and often, if not always, preyudictal to the interests of the concern. Curious Lerrer rrom Paris—Somgruine anovr Lewis Prine We publish elsewhere, to-da: the translation of a letter written from Paris, by one of the National Guards who visited London with his legion, at the end of October last. It is exceedingly graphic and characteristic, and con- tains some curious details of the entente cordiale which reigns now between republican France and aristocratic England, proving that the old prejudic between these two great nations have almost dis- appeared in these latter days. The visit to Lous Philippe is the richest thing of the kind that we ever read. How courteous ate the queen, lords, and commons of England, to the great re- public, anno domini 1815! Quite a change since 1792. A French army of 500,000 republicans, and a fleet of 300 ships and steamers, have, of course, tome litle effect on these courtesies extended by the [inglish aristocracy. Prunper anv Ronnery.—The Union and In- telligencer, the two party journals in Washington, are republishing, from day to day, the speeches delivered by members of Congress at the last session, at the rate of seven dollars and a half per column, We have heretofore inquired, and now repect the question, what on earth is the object of publishing speeches six, nine, and twelve monthg, after their delivery? Such things are never read,! except when they are warm and fresh from the epeaker’s lips. It is nothing but plunder and rob- bery, to waste the public money in this manner; and the only object there can possibly be in view in the matter, is to prolong the existence of two worthless party journals, which have not energy enough to live on their legitimate resources, and to fill the pockets of their proprietors at the ex- pense of the public, An Emmure at Tu Orera.—The visitors to the Opera House, last evening, witnessed a rieh and racy scene not laid down in the small bills. The principal performers were the manager, Fry, Signor Benedetti, and the friends of each among thi dience. fF time, the lar pertorm- ances were topped for the introduction of the new scene. Particulars to-morro A ann Exouis Steansures— Taste) M .—We have’ frequently, within the past year, d to the,eonstruction and manage- From tarrt.—We have received copy of @ proclamation issued under date of the 4th inst., by President Faustin Soulouque, of Haiti, of which we give a condensation herewith. From the absence of any files of papers up to that date, we are unable to give any account of the origin of t! 1s manifesto, The proclamation commences by thanks to the people fr their mark of confidence in him, in elect- ing him to the Presidency, and promising always to uphold their mgbts. He regrets that lamentable occurrences have taken place in the country, and congratulates them that the friends of law and order have gained the victory, and calls oa them té sustain by their acts the present peaceful condition of the republic—the re-established commercial con- fidence, the revival of agriculture, &c. He then goeson to address especially, the inhabitants of the eastern portion of Haiti, who are still led astray by ambitious and designing men, who are dream- jog of empire and authority He bids them re- member they are of African blood; that the island of Haiti is the only asylum for the race; that, in all other parts of the world, they are degraded and jooked down on; and asks them how they can ever hope for the respect of the rest of the world, if they thus persist in madly endeavoring to create disgensigns and divisions among the different sec- tions of the republic ; and moreover, points out to them how detenceless they would become by such a separation as they seem to wish for; they would be cut off from their fellow citizens, in the north, south, and west—and shrewdly adds: “ Have you forgotten that you live in the midst of your ci-devant masters?” He then goes on to say that, on reflection, they cannot help seeing their true interests, and that is to rejom the republic; and concludes by calling on Haitians, in all parts of the republic, to unite, in accordance with the evi- dent intentions of an overruling Providence that bestowed the island on them. InrrrestTina Navat INTELLIGENCE.—-It is ru- mored that Commodore Parker and Commanders Dupont, Buchanan, and Barron, of the navy, have received furloughs from the Department, for the purpose of proceeding to Europe, to organize the new navy recently created by the federal German government. Commodore Parker 1s to ave the rank of admiral, acd his colleague, it is stated, that of vice-admiral, with the correspond. ing pay and emoluments. The selection of American: officers to accom. plish this delicate and umpértant duty, is a high compliment to our gallant little navy; and we are sure the confidence thus manifested will not be disappointed or abused. We alsolearn that Capt.Latimerhas been ordered tothe command of the frigate Savannah, now fitting out atthe Brooklyn Yard,and sone be destined. for the Paeafic, as flag ahip. Several-other officers are mentioned as being ordered to report fer her by the ‘Ist December; but as our information 13 not definite yet, we omit a list of their names. The Savannah goes to Norfolk first to be docked, and thence will carry out 200 supernumeraries to the vessels in the Pacific, whose crews, it is un- derstood, have been greatly diminished by deser- tions, in consequence of the enormous bounty offered them to engage in the search for gold in Califormia. Ho! ror Catirornia.—The gold mania of Cali- fornia is spreading over the country. We notice in our own advertising columns, and in the papers of other cities, that expeditions are fitting out for the El Dorado of the West. With the gold beds as an attraction, Californis wil’ soon outstrip Ore- gon and New Mexico, in riches and in population. if all that is said of the gola mines of California be correct, Russia, with ita Ural mountains, will 15k into insignificance. Tne Canrrornia Sreamers.— The steamship Pavarna, for San Francisco, will sail this morning. The Oregon, which was to have made her trial trip yesterday, will leave for her destination about | fe the Ist of January. In getting under weigh, yes- | a: Sead. es ies terday, the Oregon got foul of some vessels, which caused so much camage that she was forced to defer the trip until the damage shall have been Tepaired. Pian Tux Steamer Cuxroxae lelt, yesterday after- noon, for Savannah, with 56 passengers, ‘Theatrical and Musical, Parx Tneater.--The “ Love Chase” was enacted at the Park last evening, and Mrs. Shaw again appear- ed as neighbor Constance. It was, as isall her acting, afcapital performance owing that in comedy as well as in tragedy, that excellent actress is fully up in whatever she undertakes. Whether it be the haughty Countess, in love with her own serf, or th dameel, coying with her neighbor Wildra! to the task for which she is cas! Mr. The formed, and altogether, the mirably. The extravaganza nd was also well enacted by n, Walcot, Hunt, and Mes- other parts w: “Love Chare’ ylor, and others. it is an amusing e, and isto be repeated. Mrs. Shaw’s engage. the Park ia near its close, but we see that the Monplaisir troupe are underlined, and wii! soon mak their appearance. Bowsny Tuxatrr.—The new tro runs well. Every evening, thus far, it has been received with | much applause, and the various p: have all | done remarkably well. Miss Wemyss has shown much talent in the personation of Genevieve. This young lady, though comparatively young to the stage—for we believe she has not been more than two years upon it— has already made for herself a name and reputation as an actress, that we are persuaded will continue to in- crease every season. Regarding the Bowery Theatre establishment, one cannot but be struck with the great enterprise manifested in the management of it, Mr. Hamblin bas indeed shown himeelf to be a manager of no ordinary tact, to sustain so handsomely two of the most prominent theatres in the Uni such splendid style. We are glad to see that ceives patronage commensurate with his efforts. no! ca, Signor Neri, and Mr. Smith, are now forming nightly at the Bowery, and their gracefal dancing and well arranged ballet divert muchadmired. The usual variety offar &e, is given nightly. To nig! rag ballet, and two other Mee ag Pieces, will be played. The charming little Denins will a In one of the feces, viz: the “ Wandering Boys interesting young actress: Broapway Tuxatne.—The much admired play of “The Strap, ’ was performed here last evening, before a fashionable auditory, The many touching incidents with which this popular piece is invested, having reference to domestic life, always insure for it, particularly where talented and effective cast are introduced, a cordial reception upon the public boards, The principal character of the “ Stranger,” by M Murdoch, was sustained last evening with infinite ability. His fine conception and general delineations of the part, were a powerfully wrought and truly af- fecting picture of wounded “manly honor. and in the concluding ecene with Mrs. Haller, the wife, (Miss F. Wallack,) & chord seemed to have been touched in the hearts of most in the house, which drew forth, as would ppear, the “tender tear of sympathy.” Perhaps this is about the beet commentary that could be made upomtheable powers of the actor, But it would be doing injustice to the excellent talents of Miss Wal- lack, not to award to her that full meed which she 90 richly merited, from her admirable personation of the character of Mrs, Haller throaghout—a'd partioalar- ly in thelastecene with the Strenger. Ass young actress, she bas considerably improved since her first efforts upon the Broadway boards; und at the fall of the curtain both were called out amid loud snd pro- tracted applause. The entire cast acquitted them- telves ine highly creditable manner, and the plece went off with much success A ‘Pas’ de Gallop,” by Celeste and Wiethoff, succeeded the play. The sylph- like graces in this beautiful art, which bas been justly styled the “poetry of motion,” were displayed with her usual ability by this young and popular danseuse, who was grected with loud bursts of applause. The onter- tainmenta] of the evening passed off with entire éclat. “The Inconstant,”’ will be repeated this even- ing by request, in which'Mr. Murdooh will appear as young Mirabel, and alsoas Dick Dashail Natronat. Toxatne,—Among other feats performed every evening at this house, by Mr. Canfield, the Ame- rican Samson, is one which all will acknowledge to be They e very very extraordinary, though at the same time quite natural; and that is, his drawing a whole theatre fall of people after him. We say this isa natural feat, for certainly his feats of strength surpass bi T seen, and RO Ope can be su! le fi him. Sameo jules, ‘other strong ‘of ancient times, must have they sur; this modern the house was crowded to ox- noes were finely of of Mra, Last evening the various with. We must notice the acti beautiful ral most talented actresses. such as Miss Mestayer, Mca, Chapman, Mrs. Isherwood &o Mosars. MeFarland, Dewes, Pardey, Herbert. Burke, Tilton, &e , are also great favorites To-night, Mr, Cante"d will again ap- pear A laughable faroe, and the grand drama of “The Spirit of the Waters,’ will make up the bill. On Friday evening, the polite aud attentive Mr Purdy eee his benefit, and will produce extraordinary attractions, Bunron's Tueatee.—The exosllent attraction at this theatre last evening, brought together a respecta | ble audience to witness the admirable performances. The first piece was the celebrated oomedy, in two acts: called “ The Old English Gentleman,” which was, as usual, exceedingly well played; and the introduction of the Morris Dance in the course of the pieo: pretty. ‘The Tamborine Dance, by Miss Walt. exeouted with skill and the Manager io a Mi tainments concluded with the old favorite, “fom and Jerry in America,” in which Mr. Burton and Mr. Brougham are the principal attraction. To night an excellent bill is offered—“ Breach of Promise,” ‘ Mu- sical Arrivals,” and “ Tom and Jerry in America.” ‘This surely m & crowded house, Broapway Ciacus, Tryon anp Tuomrson, Broav- way —With the proverbial generosity of the proprietors of this classical and instructive seene of entertain- ments, the proceeds of last night’s performances were announced as an sppropriation to the fand for the re- lief of the widows and orphans of deceased firemen, an intimation crowded the spacious amphi: theatre from the arena to the ceiling, and an event as creditable to the managers who designed the festival, asit was honorable to the multitude who responded & fhe cause, We bave rarely witnessed a more at- tractive programme of entertalnments, than that ne- lected for this evening’s interesting oceasion, and mever, on the part of the talented performers, could more energy and efficiency be manifested. To re- capitulate all the acta. would be a work of supe- rerogation, 60 frequently have we borne testimony to the merits of the numerous and diversified actors, who seem to improve by the repetition of their respective pertormanees but we trust that the public will bear in mind the philanthropy that dictated so noble e testimony to 60 noble @ cause, and thereby encourage others to imitate the example of Messrs. Tryon and Thompson. Herz’s Musica Souemyity.—This splendid con- ert, which has been arranged s0 as to please the tastes and dispositions of all patties, by vocal and instrum: tal music of the most classic and refined character, comes off this evening at the Tabernacle. The con- cert will commence with the grand overture, “William Tell,” which will be executed by the fall ofohestra of the Italiam Opera Company, under the @irection of Mr. Max Maretsec. Air. de la Juive, by Madame La- borde; concerto, with orchestral accompemiment, by Henri Hers; scena ¢ cavatina, “ Ernani,” Signorins Truff; Duo, from “Norma, by Madame Laborde and Signoria Patti, ands Burlesque Impromptu, on two American airs, by Henri Herz. Between the first and second parte, Gung'ls harmonious band will execute the beautiful waltz, “Farewell to Berlin,” and the exo lent flute player, attached to this famous band, will form a grandsolo. In the second part the whole Italian troupe will im appear and execute several beautiful .?” From this great attrac- doubt that the Tabernacle, re assembled within its walls t! most fashionable audience of the season. Geamania Concent.--We were muoh pleased at seoing that Se musical = ayn of sole ae frees band were, evening, properly ap; ry a and very fashionable assemblage of our citisens, The formances commenced with the overture “Guerriere, by Lindpainter, and we must say a more beautifal splay of musical genius, from violin to double bass, we have never listened to--it was » combination of twenty-three instruments, which ware used with such cision and skill as to create a unity and harmony, in sending forth the sweetest and most melodious sounds, Next followed a cavatina by Madame Otto, in which she gave evidence of an excellent musical education, in the sweet tones and thrilling execution of @ fine soprana voice. It was followed by the most enthusiastic cheers. The ‘Soldier's Waltz” was very lively and Hart ener and the solo on the trampet was given wil at sweetness of tone and modals- tion, But the principal feature of the evening was the beautiful pot peurri, descriptive of all the musical [eoitvdorsperye ? the respective places of amusement, eatres, and otherwise, in the Lig od of Broadway. It wae so perfectly imitative and familiar to the ears of the audience, and the harmony so thrilling, that reiterated cheers followed its performance. The subi quent pieces, a grand aria by Madame Otto, and “Storm! ng of Constantine,’ were received with marked fayors. In fine, the Germania, as a band, will long be remembered by the citizens of New York as possessing every quality to charm the senses and souls of those who love the noble science which is desoribed by the t— ” “To soften rocks, and bend the knottcd oak.” Grnenat Musicat Festivat.—We are requested to state that, with the aid of all the musical ladies aud jentlemen of this city, a grand concert might be pro- d to take place next spring at Castle Garden, the collection to be appropriated tothe Washi ton Moan- ment. It is also su, d that some of sublime Pieces of Handel , &e.. might be selected, as could be procured for such go0d—we wish it success. es ree by to ‘cheng me can judge from the past; here they bay jing night after ni, rtrd nt fairs year, still no diminution in their audiences.— The factis, they have, by long experience, wn to know the public taste so thoroughly that they can hiton xact things to please it. Theit programmes are always excellent Meropron.—White’s Serenaders, at this hou: pleasing the audiences nightly. The Melodeon oes most respectable places of amusement city. Camrnete’s Minstarc’ pian frie talent req n occasion. The ides Cunisty’s Minstaecs crowded houses, been ir opera- tie Feoeeaee , original songs, dances, whistling sol by Luke West, melodies by Crosby, burlesque lectures, &e., are all most amusing affairs. Their room is orowd- ed nightly. Tar New Onteans Senenapers have made quite a nsation by their peculiarly hsppy Ethiopian singing d other entertainments. Their entertainment is divided into three parts, and the finale to the second celebrated scena from the Italian Opera, in itations are given ef all the eminent Euro- ingers. This scene isa most amusing one. It alone is worth the entrance fee. The other portions of the performances are equally entertainin, Smith's Minstrets, at the New Room, are very well patronized. Their programme is always composed of the ‘most popular songs, and thelr dancing, Ko., ca- pital, Guxo'ts Concent at Lionany Hart, Newanx.— This distinguished composer and his band of unrivalled musicians, gave, on last evening, their first concert at Newark. It is unnecessary for us to say anything in their praise, an they are so well known to the com- munity that it would be superfluous. Herr Gung’l and his band performed one of t'-eir most celebrated and popalar programmes, which was receivedjwith most rapturous applause; and although the audien: was not as large ashe has had in New York, still we must say that it was one of the most select and fashionable assemblages we ever have had the pleasure of witnessing. Zooroaican InstitetTR—Vax Amacno—Bowsey.— This establishment now contains forty-eight cages of animals from Africa, Barbary, Bengal, Kamschatka, and, we believe, from every section of the habitable and uninhabitable portion of the creation, all reduced, through admirable and incessant training, to the dis- cipline and teaching of man, who exercises his despo- tie power with equal success over the lion and the tiger as the leopard and the stork. It is a grand epec- tacle, such an assemblage; and all such exhibitions should be visited as affording a practical illustration of that knowledge of natural history which generally forme the great inducements to youth to read and exa- mine the wonderful tales that form a portion of their earliest education. Here stand the living heroes of many aechool-boy’s study ; and here he may enjoy, with eafety and fecurity, many a rational hour in sweet communion with the royal Bengal tizer, the horned owls of Lapland, the camel from Arabia, the lion and lioness of Numidia. Ovrwittixa THe Macictan.— TheLouisvitle Ci vier, of the 23d instant, tells the following atory : Herr Alexander, the magician, started for St, Louis, nd ing & good lot ot baggage and boxes, wagon to convey his baggage to the boat. rival at the wharf, the magician perceiving long box, in which he had packed bis curtaini ed unusually heavy to the wagoner, went to his tance king it down they handled it pretty dan audible grunt to issue river, in dismay, retreated and to manage it by himself. He, think- jomething more in the box than ry, commenced examining it more oli dra} to the lid there was an aperture cut ofe fi Procuring a hatch and out jump: he knocked the to iz he-darkey, who had himself there with a plentiful supply of provisions for a week's Mie a 7 fellow outran all pi it,*and Alexander clored his box, and started for the steamer, Dempster and Wilson are in Boston, The Viennese children ato in Savannah, They wore very successful in Charleston It jnsaid that a respectad! young printer is about to make his appearance at one of the theatres in Boston, in popular character. The Steyermarkische company continue at Boston Strakoech is to give the greatest musical entertain. ment, at Botton, on Saturday next. Bouroioat the author of “London Aa: “Used Up,” and other popular dramas, has recenti been before the Bankrup< Court, man, not more than 26 years of age, His mother Irish Indy, and his father a Frenchman, Bour- It himeelf was born in Ireland. ‘The Kilmiste family are in Newark. The Hansers are “ carrying the town’’ of Hartford. Moravians ere in New Haven, They meet with sue Marble, the comedian, is in Buffalo. Benevits ov tur: Curroxer.—First quality New York beet, oysters, and other articles, are now re- gularly received in this olty on each arrival of the Cherokee, and these supplies are not alone for Savan- nab, but find theirway into the interior. On tho other hand, Southern venison, grits. are sent northward, n ing arrives there will be a great Northern and for those early bles which are judd here before the heat sun bas unloo! the loy ohains of winter in that region.— Savennah Grorgian, TELEGRAPHD. WTELLIGESCE, Intelligence fa ™ Santa Fo, Cumey 80H, Nov, 28, 1848, Tho St. Josephs (Mo) Gazette , “tates that dates from Santa Ke to the 18th October have, *#ehed that plaoe Everything was quiet in the vicinity,» ®"4, Since the cessation of hostilities, the people have %°nerally re. turned to the ordinary occupations of lin Some of | the outcasts of soclety, vile even for a Mexia, ™ Ropu” lation, voniinue their depredations; but,in gy ‘Beral the police of Santa Fe is good, and all acts of the .ind are promptly punished. Business of all kinds was dull, and the traders were selling off their stocks of goods at very lew prices. Col, Washington. the military commandant, had arrived, and was well received. He was already making suitable disposition of his forces, Major Meek, Lieut. Hankins, and the other offloors and men were all in fine health and spirits, But few Indians were in the neighborhood of the | road over the plains, Salling of the Acadia—Daring Attempt to Fire the National Theatre, Bostow, Nov. 29, 1648. The steamet Acadia railed from her wharf to-day, with ten passengers for Liverpool, and nine for Hall. fax. She carried no specie. A daring but unsuccessful attempt was made last evening, to burn the National Theatre; but the flame, being quiokly discovered, were put out without much damogo being done. The Crescent y. New Orceans, Noy. 26, 1848. The favorite steamship Crescent City arrived at this port via Havana yesterday. She left New York on the 16th, and has thus made the passage in a little unde: nine days. Steamship Southerner. Baxtimone, Nov. 20, 1848. ‘The steamship Southerner, Capt. Berry, arrived a* Charleston on Tuesday morning, from New York, Arkansas Senatorial Elcction. Louisvitue, Nov. 24, 1848, Maj. Borland is elected United States Senator during Sevier’s unexpired term, and William K. Sebastian im Place of Ashley. It is thought that Sevier will be elected for the next term. ILMnols Election. - Lovisvitie, Nov. 24, 1848, Official returns frem all but seven counties in this State give Cass a majority of 3,021, Missourl Election, Loutsvitie, Nov. 24, 1348. Returns from all but eight counties give Cass 641f majority. Sale of Public Lands. Acnanr, Nov. 28, 1648. ‘The sale of public lands by the Comptroller was com- tinued. ‘Two Steamboat Accidents and Thirty Live, Lost. Cincinnati, Noy. 288% P. M, The steamboat Wyandotte was wrecked a few mile® above Vicksburgh on the 21st inet by which sad disas” terthirty lives were lost. The boat will be a total loss’ No farther particulars are given. This afternoon the steamer De Kalb was run inte near the Cumberland Bar, by the steamer Gutter, coming in an opposite direction, and completely capsized. Happily, no lives were lost. Another Steamboat Accident, Sr. Louis, Nov. 84, 1848. The steamers Josiah Lawrence and Gondolier came in collision on Wednesday afternoon, fifty miles below here, sinking the Gondolier in six feet water. The ‘boat was insured for $12,000—cargo a total lose. cinwatt, Nov. 28, 1646. The river is ina fine navigable stageand still rising. Flour—The prospect of the olose of the canals has caused receivers to manifest more fir bat the demand is limited, 80 tbat prices remain unol J quote $3 75 to $3 80 from canal and 85 to $3 874;, del ‘at 28 to 31—the fori to 26 cents. Provial nal 2536 barrelled meats k ie worth $9 44 to Green shoulders Most of the business nD meats Hogsare coming in freel} m $3 to $3 33. About 5,000 are nold tions will soon be larger. Whial in barrels selling at 16% to 16% Wool-There is but Uttle doing in the better qualities, and common pulled is worth about 18 cts. Groceries—Sules of N.O sugar at 4% to 6 for fair to prime, and molasses at 26 to 27 producte—Butter 10 to 11 cents, and bh good demand for an eastern market. Cotton—Nothi doing either in raw cotton or im yarns, Freights—to Pitteburgh—Whiskey 40 ots, por bl. To New Orleans, 25 to 30 ots. per 100 ibs. bulk, and flour 50 ots. per barrel. Prrtsnuna, Nov, 28, 1848, There aro six fet nine inches of water in the cha: mel. and still risin, Tut little doing in our market since There has bee the opening of the week, and our semi-weebly review scarcely alters figures. Flour—No demand be: the regular trade supply. at $4 from the $4 124 to $418 from store. ts, . im bulk, at 4360. Tho rates for parcels at 44 to 440 for shoulders, 4% i 430 for sides, and 6 to To. tor hams. to 0 few Orleans rugar at 5 to bis lasses, 20% to S00. ; and Rio coffee, at 71; to Tie. Aunanr, Nov. 28, 1848. Receipts within the past 24 hou wheat 1.500 bushels; barley 6,300 vo change in the flour market. gt yesterday's quotations. "Wheat—Sales of bushels were made, including Ohio or Wester: 08; and Genereo, handsome, at $123. B of 8 400 bushela were made at 650. bushels were made at Sic. Be made, including mess, at $11 5 change in other artici New Orleans mo- and prime, at $6, No Police Intelligence, Arrest of the Supposed Murderer.—An arrest was made yesterday by the police of the 12th ward. of a Dutchmen called Philip Kruts, on suspicion of being one of the murdering scoundrels whe fired three shots at Mr. Charlea Meigs, in 50th street, on Sunday night last, one of which took effectin his neck ; from the eflects of which it is doubtful if he will recover. The Prisoner was taken before Justice Blakely, who de- ‘ained bim for a further hearing. Charge of Embezzlement.— Officer Leland, of the lower police, arrested yesterdaya young man by the name of John M. Rich, on a warrant issued by Justice Lothrop, wherein he stands charged with embezaling $100 from the firm of George M. Chapman & Co. im- porters, No. 120 Pearl street. under the following oir- cumstances :—It appears that about the first of Jan. 1848, the accused was employed as clerk with the o: lainants, and reported to them that the dutivs on cer- ain goods amounted to a certain sum. making it $100 over the just dememd Mr.C gaveacheck for this sum, and the $100 over was takem by the acoused, without the permission of Mr. Chapman, and appropriated to his own.use. This fect was subsequontly discovered by the oam@plainants, amd the accused finally acknow- ledged the embezzlement, left, and has been absent from the city until within the last few weeks. It waa ascertained he had returned, and the charge was in- stituted Died him. The magistrate held him to bail toanewer charge. Robbed on the Five Points —OMicer Gaughan, of the Sixth word polive, arrested, yesterday, a wom alling erself Mary Ann Smith, on a charge of robbing a og countryman. by the name of Martin Heflin, of is wallet, containing $82, while in a house of disrepute located at 8734 Ora) Ti street On searching the room the money was found secreted in the ticking of the bed, where it had evidently been deposited by the cused. Justice McGrath locked her up for trial Stealing Harnesa.—A fellow by the name of Jather Dolan was arrested yesterday, by officer Farrell s charge of stealing a ret of barners, valued at $32. from the stable No. 75 Allen street, the property of Willem pe on The harness was recovered, and the thief was locked up for trial by Justice Osbor Movements of Individuals. ‘The following arriv mentioned f hotels US 8, Win ., Tompkins count; New Hampshire; Hon. nty; Hon D.8. Dickinsoa, U. 8.8, Mason, Hamilton, Madisom county; Hon |Saml. 8. Phelps, U.8:8 ; Hon. F. Lew. Hon. J, Collamore, M.C,; tion’ Wm. Upham, 8. 8, Vermont; Hon J. W. Bradbury, U.8. 9, Maine .Jsior Honse—Hon, R. Choate, Boston; Hot H. Johnson, New Haven; Hon R. Winthrop. Bosto Hon. J ertown; Hon, J. Smith, Boston; Hon. Hugh White, Cohoes; Hon. Hollis White, Nise ara; Hon. D. Neving, Massachusetts; Capt. Taylor, Haitimore; General Wilson, New Hao. ire; Judge Nelaon, Cooperstown; Major Hooper. U. $. Army. Tre Lt. Governor elect, Goorge W. Patterson Albany on business connected with his Laud Ag Mr. Clifford, our Miniater to Mexico, left Washing ton, on Monday morning, to rejoin his family im Maine, He expects to reach Vera Cruz, on his return to the city of Mexico, to resume his oficial functions, early in January. M. C., Munroe o Binghampton; Hon Jud in Homicrpe.—An affray occurred at Evansville, Indiana, on the 1th inst., between some of the oMfcers of the steamboat Mountainser and Charles R eeper of one of the wharf boats. In the course of the affray, Mr, Moody, clerk of the Moun- taineer, shot Ross, cf which he shortly afterward died. Mr. begs? han beon examined before the an- thorities and held to bail in the aum of $2000, whiok h ve, for eee Nee ett the Criminal Court. - yurnal,