The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Borth west Corn: f Falton and Nassau ste JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. THE DAIL Y HERALD—Three editions day, twormnt 28 yer annum. The MORNING BDITION 4, at Soclock 4 M. and distributed before breakfast tt AFTERNUON EDITION can be had of the newshoys; ‘selock, P. Bl, and the second AFTERNOON EDITION at, Hk W EEKLY HERALD—Bvery Saturday, for circula~ tion on the American Continent—6% cents per copy, $3 123% per annum Every steam picket day, for Bur: an ct On, Shyer annum, to inclute the postage, The Ruropean edition eUETTERe hen and English languages “aii ‘maul, for subcriptions, 0” sith adver= ements, to ba post pula, or tee puntage all Ne deducted from for. MENTS, (renewed every morning, and to be veep Shy ‘afternoon editions, at reasonable prices; to be written in a plain, legible mynner; the proprietor net rao pd errors in manuseript. tak of anonymous communications. 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The Britannia 1s the next steamer due from E rope. She may be expected at Boston at any mo- ment with one week’s later news. The Coming Administration of Gen. Taylor —The Difficulties to be Encountered. The triumphant election of General Taylor to the Presidency, was only the first difficulty that had to be encountered, or that will have to be removed, as far as the country is concerned. The organi~ zation of his cabinet, and generally of his admi- nistration, and the adoption of men and measures, are all matters of the deepest importance, and will yequire the greatest moderation and attention in coming to a popular decision. We have, before this, taken some notice of the difficulties which the early movers in the cause of General Taylor encountered in this metropolis,and elsewhere in the Northern States. Many of the editors and politicians now coming forwaid every day, and claiming the exclusive merit and all the honor of having put forth and elected General Taylor to the Presidency, are also busy laying down rules for his adoption, and measures to be carried out by his administration—measures which have no reference to the general interests of the country, but are merely calculated to benefit their own private and selfish interests. In this category we include certain journals in Boston and New York—journals which are only the organs of par- ticular cliques of office beggars, speculators, and men who make politics a trade. Their position, history and movements in the recent election, ought to be understood at the proper time, quoted, and fully set down for the guidance of General Taylor and his real friends, and made the topic of commentary, so es to enlighten the whole Union, and men of all parties, on the subject. South of this metropolis—in Philadelphia, Baltir more and Washington—there exist the same ele” ments of mischief, composed of men who tacked themselves, late in the day, to the movement that elected General Taylor, and who will breed a great deal of trouble and disiurbance hereafter, if their purposes are not exposed and set aside in time. In Philadelphia, we much fear that some of the most serious obstacles to the successful commence- ment and carrying on of the new Taylor adminis. tretion, will come from some of those narrow- minded and exclusive politicians who make the North American their special and permanent organ. On reviewing the course of that journal, what tikes the mind most forcibly is, its violent opposi- tion to the nomination of Gen. Taylor before 1t was made ; and now thet the election of the old hero is secured, we find its tone full of hypocrisy, exclutiveness, narrow-mindedness, and denunci rion—publicly and secretly—against all those who were firet instrumental in bringing forward the hero of the Rio Grande as a candidate for the Presi- dency. We remember very well the conduct of that journal previous to and at the time of the de- Jivery of the fomous anti-Tay lor, anti-war harangue which the unhappy and unfortunate Heary Clay Perpetrated last winter. Its intolerance and Malevolence towards the independent efforts of other portions of the press which tried to report that speech, received a just and dignified rebuke at that yeriod of its career. The journal published in Philadelphia, called the orth Amerwan, and all its editors and supporters were fanatical friends of Henry Clay, and up to the last moment oppoeed Gen. Taylor with the strongest temper and host'lity. Subsequent events, jt 1s true, compellec them to fall into the move- ment which made old Zach President; but that only dieplays still more fully the real character and depth of their political hypocrisy. It was not til; after the election of Mr. Johnston as Governor of Pennsylvania, that they began to think it necessary to assume « disposition to support strongly General Taylor. As soon as that took place, our cotempo- raries of that journal began to display jealousy and saspicion towards the original supporters of Gen. Teylor, and particularly to wards those clubs and individuals who were early in the field in favor ef that distinguished man. Since the election, the course pur ued by that journal, and ont of iby the parties to whom we refer, exhibits the same ex- elusive and narrow-minded temper towards the other friends of Gen. Taylor as that shown to them when they thovght the Kentucky Senator would have car- ried the nomination, Morton McMichael, one of thove editors, no doubt wants the custom "AR Y CORRESPUNDENCE, containing important | solicited from any quurter of the world; if used, will be | house for himself or his friend Mr. White. This seems to be the purpose of his course since the election. The editorials of tha, paper, as well on the slavery question as on the tariff, are calculated rather to throw difficulnes m the way of Gen. Taylor’s administration, and the formation of a successful cabinet, than anything we have seen; and the course which those journalists and their friends jursue seems to have for its object the alternative either of all the offices in the custom house, or hostility to the new admunistration of Gen. Taylor. These, we believe, are correct views 1n reletion to the position of several of |e Taylor papers in the large Atlantic cities, particularly those journals which came out only by compulsion in favor of | Gen. Taylor as our next President, a few weeks before his nomination or election. We are watch. ing them with the same attention ani with the same understanding with which we watched the whcele movement that has carried Gen. Taylor mto the Presidency, since the summer of 1840, when we first met the distinguished hero at Niagera, and from that place described him as the, great genius of the army—the real Rough and Ready of the nation ; and also from the time when our original impressions of 1840 were revived in the month ot May, 1816. when we first named him for the Presidency, in anticipation of all others. Yet we claim no credit, no favors, no offices— nothing of any kind—from the new administration. The income of the New York Herald is nearly equal to that of the Presidency itself. We are in, de,endent of all administrations, and ask nothing of any one of them but the public good, on correct general principles, looking to the uniot and prosperity of the whole Union. From wha we have seen take place since the election’ we are satisfied that many of the journals of the Atlantic cities, and many of the leading politicians, including ex-Governor Seward, Mr. Webster, and cthers, are already preparing to as- eume ultra grounds, both on the Wilmot proviso and tariff, in order, irom that point of Opposition, to threaten the new administration into their wishes as regards the distribution of office and the removals of old office-holders. For this mis- chievous purpose, we have reason to believe the North American has declared itself ia favor of ultra tariff measures, as well as the advocacy of ultra slavery principles. Now, it 1s well known that the moderation and compromise which entered into the constitution of the United States at the organization of the government, must enter into all succeesful and popular administrations of the existing government. The ultras are already be- ginning, both on the tariff and Wilmot proviso questions, and other points, to assume a guast ground of hostility, as the basis of turther action, unless their ravenous desires are gratified in the distribution of office. We have much more to say on these points. We want nothing of Gen. Taylor, and we can there- fore afford to tell him and all others, the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Tue Nationa, Guarp Lerrer.—We publish in another column the translation of a letter written by one of the National Guards. It was omitted yesterday. The guard visited London in October, It shows the cordiality which now exists between England and France. His visit to the ex-King of the French 18 fraught with mchness, and cannot but be read with interest. The large army and navy of the new republic are doubtless, in a measure, the cause of the kindly feeling of England. A great change from the feeling manifested some fifty-six years ago. Sr. Croix—Inrrresting.—Accounts from St, Croixto the 9th November have been recerved. A emart shock of an earthquake was felt on the morning of the 8th, at about half-past seven o’clock, which passed over without causing the slighest injury. Copies of the Avzs, published at St. Croix, down to the 9th inckisive, came to hand ;fbut as is usual they contain nothing of the least moment, except the following, which is the only origina} | 1tem the paper ever contained, so tar as we have seen. It isin answer te an allusion to the Avis made a few weeks since, similar to the above re- marks. The poetical editor gives it in the follow- ing exquisite style:— Answer to Mr. Bennett's attack on the St. Croix Avis, in the New York Hercld; date unknown: My paper's but a little sheet For local purposes complete. Nor can I uncontrol’d indite, Or publish matter wrong or right. Tis nearly all it e’er can be, So Bennett waste no time on me. R HATCHETT. Sr. Croix, Christiansted, 25th October, 1848, Tlis poetry displays as much talent as does the erudite articles which appear about once in every five years. BartisH Guiana.——The bark Ann Smith brought us files of the Colonist, a new and spirited paper, published at Georgetown, Demerara, to the 9th Nov.; also, copies of the Royal Gazette and of the Standard, up to a late date. They are filled with extracts from English and American papers, to the exclusion of local matter. Tux Iitegar Baw Case or Recorprr Scorr.— In reference to the law intelligence in another co- lun, 1t will be seen that the case of the two Mar tins is still before Judge Edmoads, and will be argued on Saiurday. Exrensive Coast Survey.—An expedition 18 now in course of preparation in this city, under the direction of the Navy Department, to proceed to the coast ef California and Oregon. The ves- sels, two in number, will be under command of Lieut. McArthur, of the navy, and it is expected they will be ready to proceed in the early part of the coming spring. The cutter Ewing, recently in the revenue service, and a brig, purchased for the purpose at Baltimore, will compose the expedition Tux U.S. Surp Sr. Lawrence.--We understand, by letters, that the St. Lawrence is to be honored by a visit from Queen Victoria. The source from which this comes states that she had expressed a desire to see this American ship of war, which has | been the object of so much attention since its arrival in the Weser and in the British Channel, The object of the visit of the St. Lawrence 1s not yet fully understood by the ixhabitants of those places, she has visited, ‘and her movements have consequently given rise to many funny reports and speculations. Tux Sreamsuir Panama did not go to sea yester- day, but will leave to-day tor San Francisco, where she will be joined by the Oregon, now preparing to ‘ollow on the 10th inst. These steamers are the finest and best provisioned vessels that have ever left our port. The Panama carries out Mr. Voor- hies, appointed by government special agent for the U. 8. Mail Department Srramsnie Fatcon, under command of Capt. Thompson, will leave this afternoon, under govern. ment patronage, with the Pacifie mails for Chagres, touching on the way at Havana, Se vennah, and New Orleans. The F. will ron about once a month, connecting with Messrs. Howland & Aspmwall’s steamere on the Pacific. ‘The mails will be transferred at Chagres to the usual conveyance of mules, and carried across the Isth~ mvs to Panama. Letter bags are at the Post Office arrivals are registered at the reapest- —Captain Taylor, Colonel Sanger, lore Smith, Washington; F use (Howard delpbia: R Gutteras, Matanzas; L. Alexander, U § Army; H. E. Winslow. ade; H Harper, Washin, ton; Capt .U 8, Army; C, T, Pennington, Bal- imore; H eats, J ; wate | Row at the Italian Opera=mr. Fry’s First Exhibition of Pogiiism—Probabie Break- ing Up of the Present Troupe. There has not existed much coofidence in the public mind, with respect to the permanence and Mavagement of the Italian Opera troupe at pe grot perormmg in Astor Place, which has so fat been conducted by Mr. Fry, formerly of Philadel- phia, as chief manager w the eommittee of sub- ecribers who gave him the power. Forexpressing that opinion in various ways, and porting owt the beet method of avoiding constant émeutes, and the ridicule and laughter of the world arouad, a num- ber of journals which have been selected as the pet organs of the manager, have been constant!y abvsive, personal, vulear and ungentlemanly, to- wards the New York Herald. We care litile for paper pellets coming from obscure sources, and frem persons without character or reputation of any kind, as long as we can point to a position and character of thirty years’ standing in this com- munity, and dare any one to bring a single item of reproach egainst it in any particular way. Those things belong to the fry—and to small fry indeed. But apropos of the singular émeute on Wednesday evening last. We shall take the statement of this row ir.m two organs of the manager—the Courier on one side, and the Trtbune on the other. Here they ar Last evening affairs assumed such an aspect as to make it impecative upon Mr. Fry to give his audience information of the porition in which he was placed; atd at the closing of the first act he appeared bofors the curtain aud sta'ed that Signor Benedetti had pat @ moment before informed him he would not sing the part ef Poliione. in “ Norma.” on Frivay night, giving as bis reason that Vademe Laborde had made herself ridiculous im “ Norma,” aod was not fit toring with artists—adding that Mr. Fry was not bis manager, but the public, to which only he was am ev, and by which only his conduct would Mr. Fry then retired. When the curtain fell, a committee of the aubsori- ders attempted to compromise the matter, and Bene- dott: finally consented to sing on Friday night but upen meeting with Mr Fry, used abusive language, and accused him of direct falsehood in hii tement tothe audience; fo which Mr. Fru replied by atriking him in the foce; Benedetti drew his sword and made a passat Mr Fry. wounding inthe hand, as he did so, ‘one of the committee. The rencoutre then ended, and the third act was sung, at the cloze of which the au- dience departed — Courier. ‘We learn that Signor Benedetti sent for Mr. Fry during the covree of the first act of “Luorezia,” and told him that he would not ring Pollione, in * Ni ? on Friday evening, because Madame Laborde had made herself ridiculous in ” and was nota fit person toring with artists—te Fiy that the public was his manager, and not be. Fry then saying, that if such were the case. the public should know the fuets, imme- diately went before the curtain, and stated what Bene- dettibad said The audience loudly applauded the manager, and as loudly bissed Benedetti upon his ap- pearing in the second act Meantime the committes of subscribers attempted to compromise the matter, and Benedetti promired to sing on Friday night, Upoa meeting Mr Fry,h r, he commenced at once abus- ing him, saying that be bad stated to the public what was not true, and that, in short, he was a liar. Upon this, Fry immediately laid down opera glass and hat, and planted a right-hander in the face of the hand- some tenor Benedetti then drew his sword. and made & pars at the impressario, when they were separated, and the performance went on — Tribune. The following account of the émeute is from the reporter of this journal:— At the end of the first act of “ Lucrezia ” in the in- termirsion, Mr. Fry stepped im front of the curtain, and said:— 8 anp GENTLEMEN :— Tem compelled to make known to you, that in a con- versation | bave just bad with Signor Benedetti, he has refused to sh; on Friday next, the part of Pollione, in® No ting that he wished not to compro. mire his talent with a chanteuse. who was very able to sig the part of Adina, but not that of Norma. This speech created a great sensation. and it was followed by @ reruler hissing. When th for the recond act, Signor Benedetti was an accompaniment of hissing, applause, and music, ‘This continued during the whole act. But the fan- wiest part ef the émuete took place “behind the winge,” in the dressing room of Signor Benedetti, where astembi+d, immediately after the second act, Fry, Colt, J. W. Gerard, and other members of the subscribers’ committee, The conversation was econ eo animated that, after remarks made by M. Fry Signor Benedetti called him a words, M. Fry answered with Signor Benedetti seizing his the manager. A regular prise our cheveur eneved. and during the métée. Mc, Gerard, having tried to separate the combatants, received a cut on the back of the bi During this by-play, the converration in th of the Opera-house was very animated, and the audience seemed to be divided into two parties—one in favor of Mr. Fry. the other in favor ot the tenor. But all the partirans. though with different opinions, seemed to agree perfectly on the point that Mr Fry had done o¢—d liar! his clench swcrd, ma to disturb the pleasure of the dilettanti by o ch a “hubbub” Every one said. that if thi e- dto be made public, it hud bett r have bee: dove after the performance wae over, or the next day through the medium of the press. By these statements, which agree with each other very nearly, we find how Mr. Fry treats hus artists, according to the rules of the green room, and what they have to expect if they do not sub- mit, without expostulation or complaint, to his whims and ignorance. As far as we have heard the facts, we are more disposed to believe th” statement of Benedetti than that of Fry, and that in fact, Benedetti was perfectly mght when he accused Fry of having stated in his speech to the audience what was not strictly true in regard to himself, Benedetu. For expostulating against the correctness of the statements pit forth by Fry, Benedettt is only replied to by a blow in the face—a regular right- hander, as the Fourierite philosopher technically calls it. This affair seems to be a specimen of the Opera management during the present season, from the beginning up tothe night in question. We all remember how Madame Pico was insulted and summarily sent adrift, after being engaged. Tha distinguished artist has now a suit pending agains; the manager. We also learn that Mr. Fry, on one, if not more, occasions, has exhibited his high quali- ties to a certain extent, towards the amiable, mild, and accomplished Rosi, who, ce:tainly, although a man of personal power and strength, would not harm a fly or a fry in his way. We also re- member the disgraceful treatment which the amiable and accomplished Trufli received in PhiJade'!phia—the manner in which the pet journals of the manager came out and abnsed her in the grorsest terms, so much so that she had to open the season here with a card, explaining her posi- tion to her old friends in New York. Even the editor of the Sunday Atlas denounced the av tempt made by Fry, through his agent, to cet his attacks against the amiable Trufli published in his paper. We see, in the recent fracas and fight, that Mr. Fry ta utterly unequal to the position which the committee behind the curtain have placed him in, and that they have made as great a blunder as was made in the Opera of last year, which broke up and failed before it completed its engagements with the public, by which the subscribers were cheated out of one-third of the subscription money amounting to e1x or seven thousand dollars. All these facts and statements, coming from the pet organs of the manager, show that the course pursued by the Herald has been justified through- out, and that its anticipations will be realized to the fullest extent. The materials engaged at the Aster Place Opera House are ample and nume- rous to bring out excellent opera, if there was a manager of ekilland judgment at their head. Bat what can be expected of a man who is so silly and ignorant as to destroy the really fine buffo talent of Laborde, by exhiviting her in the character of Norma, for which she is in every way unequal and unsuited? In such a condition of things, what ought to be done? We see no proper course for those insulted and abused artists—Benedett, Traffi, and Rosi—but to withdraw, at all hazards, from that bungling concern, and offer their services to either the Park or the Broadway theatres, where there are men ot talent, knowledge, and energy, to organize them and provide Italian opera for three nights in the week, At either of these thea- tres, we are persuaded, might after night would witnees an atray of beauty, elegance, and refine- ment gathered from the world around us, that would shine in a great degree more refulgent than one half of those who frequent the Astor Place Opera House, and some of whom will have totake the benefit of the insolvent laws before they get through. Let those much abused artists boldly as- sume a proper ground; let them refuse to submit to the ignorance and folly of Mr. Fry, withdraw there will be no difficulty with them at the Park or Broadway theatres. P. S.--Since the above was written, we have received the following statement from Signor Be- nedetti:— New You, Nov 30, 1843, Jas. G Benner. Esq. :-— My Dear Sir: | am compelled to solicit from you permission to oceupy a portion of one of your columns, with a statement of facts in regard to the occurrences atthe Opera, on Weduesday evening between the ma- pager and myself. Itis with the slocerest reluctance that | am induced to obtrude upon the public atten- tion matters which do not appropriately come within ite jurisdiction; but the bold and organized effort which has been made by Mr. Fry and bis iastraments to defeme my churacter asa citizen, and as an artist, re- quire that I should say somethiog for my own protec- tion. a8 well as to expose the conduct of aman who, by the extraordinary combination he presents, of imbe- cility and pretension, is likely todo more to hasard the permanent success of the Opera in this city, the open efforts of a thousand enemies On Wednesday evenin; 2 ing rooth for the purpo & pert of Pollione, in the opera of + Norma ; companied by Mr. Coit. one of the Opera committee, After hearing bis request, [ told him that it would not be right for me totake a part which had been assiga. €d to Sig Arnoldi, because to do so would be a viol tion of the proper etiquette which custom had pre- ror'bed between artiste in the Italian theatre. Mr, Fry insisted upon my doing so, however, upon the ground that (had been originally seleoted for the opera of “Norma,” and that Sig Arnoldi had only been temporarily put into the opera, until | should recover from my recent filers. {immediately reminded him of the fact that the Director, Maretzok, had applied to me on Saturday Jat, to know if | had any objection to trapeferring the part of Pollione to Sig Arnoldi, and upon informing bim that | was quite willing, ha as- sured me that svch would be the arrangement. Judge then of my surpriee, | exclaimed. to learn as [s000 aid, that the Gay before my permission was solicited, the role had been assigned to that gentleman, the re- hearsals ordered with him, and that in the face of all thie, the bills of the Monday following announced that I would appear in this character. which I had been expressly asked to relinquish, [ denounced this as an unworthy triek. Fry, without being able to excuge himself for this condact, rejoined by insisting that I should take the part away from Sig Arnoldi; finding that I could mot expect anything from his cour- tesy, | appealed to him to spare Arnoldi the morti- fication of being thrust out of an opera in whicb he had ovly appeared once. Fry still refased, I then told him that his capricious and tyrannical conduct towards the artists, and his ipjudicious course in as- signing to bis performers. parts wholly unsuited to their peculiar talents, would destroy the Opera, as the ab-urdity of dressing up an Adina for the part of Norma, had already been made the subjeot of oruel ridicule. ‘This ended cur interview. Fry started precipi‘ately from the room, offended by my criticism upon his managerial accomplirhments, and without stopping either for breath or reflection, rushed before the cur- tain in the presence of the audience, out of breath,and if I may judge feom hisspeech, out of his head. He said, according to the report printed in ‘the Mirror, I pre- sume by authority:—* | have just seen Benedetti, in bis room. and he positively refoses to appear in the cberacter asrigned him, on the ground that Madame Laborde isto be the * Nor He says she sings riciculously, and isnot fit to sing with artists,”” it will be seen from the minute narrative I bi ready given of the conversation with Fry, tha not use apy of the expressions which be attributed to me in bie apeech. | pledge myself for t the etatement which I have made, and I fied manner, thi toring intl nounce the de. ax utterly false. 1 jay evening, to Fry’s face; for as] ascertained what he had said, | had an inte with Meeers. Gerard, Coit and others, before whom, in Fry’s prerence, [ spe led to Mr Coit to say whe- ther | bad used any euch Janguage, of which he prompt- ly and fully acquitted me. x I thereupon pronounced Fry, in the pre: of these gentlemen. s liar and selanderer He appears to have furnished most of the papers with his acvount. also of @ fight which he attempted to get up with me, in order to extricate himself from the embarrassing situation infwhich | had placed him, by convicting him of a wilful falsehood; the account is correct enough in the main. with 'the single exception that a slight mistake is made in the name of the individual who re- ceived the only blow given. It is always in bad taste jor man to report bis own ehare in a conflict; but it would be pecially Ungenerous on my part tosay much of the prowers or the pride of a*Napoleon.”’ whore firat impulee, after being knocked over for his insolence, ih the dirt off his clothes, and whose next nt was to secure a speedy retreat, It is very evident, from the elaborate articles which sppeecee ‘mn the papers this morning, in relation to this affair, that the emissaries of the manager were un- urvaily industrious lart evening. in clroulating reports fabricated to suit the taste of their employer; there are many erroneous statements ia these articles, which | would like to notice. and which I could easily refute; but | know that this note has already far exceeded the Nimite di ‘o the subject, and I must, therefore, let them pass, con ‘ident that the final judgment of ‘this community will vindicate its world-wide reputation for Justice and Intelligence. It will be ecen, by the correspondence annexed to this note that it is my intention to sing in “Norma,” on Friday evening, and in so doing. notwithstanding the injurious and undiguificd conduct of Mr ry, 1 have enceavored azsin to evince my gratitude to the patrons of the Opera in New York, for the kinduess and gene- rority they have £o often extended to me. Much bas been said of the dirappointments to which the public have been subjected, in consequence of the caprices and qusrrels of artista; but it 1s my pride that I can truly cay | have never disappsinted a New York audience. The announcement of my name for Monday last is no exception to this remark; for on the Friday Precedipg. another artist had been designated by the manéger for that occasion. and he knew, besiaes, I was confined to my bed with a fever, because in order thot he might be fully assured of my condition, | de- tired bim to end his own physician, Dr. Fsrbes, to at- tend me, who informed Mr. Fry that I was entirely too iil to appear, I cannot conclude without again protesting that in no instance, either to the mansger or to any other per- ton, have I ever spoken disrespectfully of the accom- Plishmentsor the talents of Madame Laborde She is au arti:tofdererved eminence and popularity in the line of characters und style of music to which she is adapted by the qualities of her voic he hi acquired her fame; and if by oxpi Mr. Fry that to preserve that that she ehouli adhere to th rolé of whioh Adina, in“Eibsird'Amcre,” isatype. If I hs offended that lady, or incurred che displeasure of her friands, I seize this opportunity to express to her and to them my Pro- found regret. Thanking you, sir, for your kindness in giving me fo large a space in your columns, I trust that it will be long before the indiscretion of an amateur manager, running to the footpghts with « schoolboy’s tattling Giepomition to relate to an audience the scenes of the green room. will again make it necessary that either the Herold or the public should be troubled with a note trom Your friend, SESTO BENEDETTI. To Staxon Bexenrtt. The committee of Five Years’ Sabsoribsrs respect- fally request Signor Benedetti to sing in the opera of Norma,’ on Friday evening. ‘Chis would give great satisfaction to the subscribers and the public, Wednesday even'ng, Nov 20, 1848 To J. W. Genann, Eeq . of Committeo. Signor Benedetti bas the honor to nekaowledgs the receipt of @ note from the ‘ommittee ot Five Years’ Subscribers, desiring bim to sing in the opera of + Nor- na? on Fridny evening. He begs leave to aasuro the Committee. that it will efford him very great pleasure to comply with their request, Naw Youx, Nov. 20, 1848, Theatstcal and Musteal. Panx Tieatne.—The tragedy of “lon” was por- formed at the Park theatre last evening, and afforded a great entertainment to a large audience. Mre, Shaw, in her personation of Ion, was as happy as in the other characters which she has graced upon the Park boards within the few woeks past The part of lon is espo- cially celoulated to bring ont in their best colors, many of the remarkable quslities of Mra, Shaw's acting. Tho clasrical beauties in the construction of the pices are 80 distinctly marked by her, that they cannot fall to meet with intelligent approbation, if they are uct even critically appreciated. ‘The creatnesa which adhered toan act of “heroic self-racrifice in the mythological daye of early Greece, is here showa up with such a grace that we ere led to sympathize with the counter- feit ancients whom we see upon the stage; and con- necting the cireumrtances concomitant to thoir deed with the deeds them«elves, we insensibiy applaud their wild piety and patriotic madness, for the rake of the results songht, But few actresses have undertaken to Iny Ion ; fewer still have succeeded when thay did; bur Mrs. Shaw bas triumphedin it. At the close of the performance last evening, she was loudly called for, and appeared before the curtain to reavive the pro- longed plaudits of thore who had been listeutng to her with adi tion fi eral how Mr Gilbert played porsovated Phocion, J. M Medon, Mra. Walcott sppe Clemantha, Mr, Morehouse as Ctesiphon, Mr. wick as Castander. and the remaining characters in good bands. The performance thronghout was « good one After the tragedy, the audience were oon- vuleed with laughter for an hour, daring the presents. tion of that capital extravaganza, “ Fortunio and his Seven Gifted Servants. Bowrny Theatre. —This great establishment fs doing a fine business, and tho numerons visiters to it nightly are much entertained with the admirable act. ing of the fine company now performing there, We have frequently alluded to the epirited manner in which every piece fs gut up. From the grand tragedy down to the shortert farce, ev re is takon to give it due effect, both by the acto rell as those whose duty it fe to regulate the stage irs. Mr. Stevens, who is at the head of the latter department, peed deserves much credit for the thorough way in whic! every thing under hie charge is conducted, Last evening the new tregedy of “Genevieve” was repeated. Mies Wemyrs’s acting is much appreciated in this piece, and Winan’s comic part brings out roars of laughter, The ballet divertisemrnt ef the “ Abduotion of Nina” was most handsomely performed by thore elegant dancers, Signora Clocca Neri and G.W. Smith, ‘This species of entertainment, when 80 ably perform ie ort favorite one at the Bowery. The drat the “ Wandering Boyr,” in which the pretty littie Mirres Denin act #0 well, was aleo admirabl: played; Gare” with and the amuring farce of the “ Turnpike wi poluded hae cy even- bt iH ua] and + ante and the “Maid be epacted. Broavwar Turatae —The comedy ot “ The Incon- War. well sustained by Mr. Murdoch. The high versatile talents of this distinguished actor were witnessed with much gratification by many of his admirers; andin | his interview, in the closing scene,|with the Bravo and confederates, his humorous persopation dr# forth much applause ‘The character of Oriaas. by Mins F. Wallack, was admirably personated. The g+aeral cast acquitted themselves most creditably. Tne farce of “My Aunt” succeeded, in which the part of Dick Dorhall, by Mr. Murdoob. kept the house convulsed with laughter, We would rrmind the many frivads and admirers of this popular actor that bis benefit takes place this evening, for which occasion he puta forward a highly attractive bill The acknowledged reputation cf Mr Murdoch, upon the theatriesl boar is, will insure for him # bumper house. The masieal play of “The Mountaineers.” wish the excellent comedy of “ ‘The Dramatist,”’ will be presented; and Mr. M’ will appear. this evening, for the last time, A crowded house, fore, is expeoted on the oosasion of his farewell Bene! Nationa, Tueatae.—The house was crowded last evening with » moat respectable audience, and the va- rious performances were received with great satisfac, brine The stroug man, Mr. Canfield, weat through all bis qu breaking the rope, we think, is one of the greatest he does ; the force he exerts to break a new three inoh rope, by merely pulling on it, must be tremendous. He isa moet extraordinarily powerful person. The other performances went off well To-night a grand bill is put forth for the benefit of Mr. A H Purdy, a gentle. man to whom the frequenters and visiters at the Na- tienal theatre are largely indebted for the accommo- dating mavner in which the arrangements fa front of the stage areconducted. Mr. Purdy has along list of attractive names in his bill—-the following are among the number :—Mr. Canfield. the American Samson; Chanfrau the great Mose himself; Thomas Flynn, the well'known comedian; Mre, Woodward, Mrs. Isherwood, Mise Mestayer, the Misses Tyrr Barke, Seymour, Miss Carline, Mr. Higgins. We would especially no- fice Mr. Flynn, who makes his appearance at this house for the fret time in three years What theatre- goer does not remember Tom Fiynn, o1 comedians of the day? Well, to-nigh them a touch of his best day’s acting. and vorite cheracter of Thomas, {no farce of ‘The Se- oret,’’ will, we doubt not, prove that he has not lost avy of his former spirit. The drs “Tein Brotherr,”’ “ New York As It Is.” the “ Spirit of the Waters, ments—a most capital bill, well calculated to p! Let Purdy’s friends remember this occasion Burton's Tueatre.—Thie attractive place of amuse- ment was exceedingly well Glled last evening, to wit- neers three excellent pieces, in two of which the iaimi- table Mr. Burton was the great attraction. Tire first piece performed was the * Breachrof Promise ;" Ebene- zer Sudden,” an old batchelor, personated by Mr. Bui ton, brought from the au continual applause. Mires Chapwan, as Matild: of the daughters of Mrs. Trapper, kept thi ter—exhibiting such @ shocking bad bonnet. Vernon, as Mre. Trapper. ber conception of the chai we think Mrs. Vernen has scarcely arival. The “ sical Arrivals’’ was, as on former nights, well played Miss Cb: and’ Mr. Meyer dience convulsed with laugh- Mr and well receive ie Mine Chap- “ Pas Napoil- The evening's performances concluded with the laughable piece called ‘Tom and Jerry in America” —in which Mr. Brougham and Wr Burton keep the whole house delighted from the begin- ning to t the finish of the piece, To-vight will be play- tain Cuttle’s Capture and Bunsby’s Wed- Tom and Jerry in America’ and “ Musical Arrivals.” Threeexcellent pieces. The first, alone. is more than worth the price of admission to witness On Saturday evening Mr. Johnston takes his benefit, and presents an excellent bil!. Tapennacie—Herz's Concent —We have seldom seen, within the walls of the Taberna ‘more bril- liant array of the fashion and beanty of city than theaudience that ascombled there last evening; wnd from the general faction given by the re:pactive erformers of the Italian Opera froupe itarguesstrong- i in favor of the artists. avd proclaims at once to all those who bi in Astor Piace—the scene of bad agement—that. when proorrly go- yerned. and under the aurpices of intelligent directors, ‘an Italian company would be sure to meet with suc. cess in this city. The opening feature of the evening was the grand overture, “William Tell,’ which, under the direction of ‘etzek, was executed thr. with great musi killand the most thrilli mony. M Laborde then sang an air. « by Halvey His natural voice is ef small p he is, therefore, compelled, too often, to resort to a falset- to—apractice which, unless the blending is perfectly even, always breaks harshly upon the ear. The concerto oforte, with orchestral accompaniment, by was rendered with jthose soft, delightfal that brilliant execution, for which this eminent composer and excellent pianist is 80 cele- brated. Signorina Truffi was next introduced, but id not seem to follow her appearance that mous applause which she {s so eminently oi tled toasan artist of the firetrank. She, howe BAng & scena e caval from “Ernani.”’ and we ha: never heard her in finer tone of voice. and to give euch general ratiefaction. by her sweet and limpldce- denzas. and chaste, thrilling exeoution duo, from “Norma,” was tolerably Madame bord: given b; and Signorina Patti. Their’ sppearance was hailed by loud and hearty cheers, Herz. in the impromptu burleeque, wan very happy, and his performauce of the two familiar airs. “Oh! Suranna,” and “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.” was followed by tremendous cheers. This art! truly excelliog. Between the, two e arts g'l's band played the walts “Farewell to Berlin.’ ‘and the flute player executed a solo, which. for soft- | ness of tone, and beautifulexeoution, is seldom to be heard from artists on thisinstrameot The second part introduced Trufi, Benedetti, and Rossi, when ap- plause, mingled with hisses, followed. untila gentleman of elegant address came forward and raid he was re- quested to suggest to the audience the propriety of re- rerving their disapprobation, as @ card would be pub- lished in the morning papers, explanatory of the un- plearant feelings wt coon by & recent occurrence at the Opera House. It would seom it a not enough that the Astor Place audiences should be annoyed by these shameful scenes, which are entirely owing to bad ma- Dagement; but that a concert room, in which persons who perhaps never entered a theatre, should be depriv. of enjoying # vocal and instramental treat. Tho sub- ps | yon performances went on quietly. and were all well received, until Benedetti again appeared, when the came unjustifiable conduct, in hissing and other marke of ditapprobation, followed. Not faving room for farther remarks. we must clore by eaying that great credit is due to Mr Herz for the exce! it arrangement and regularity of the entire performance and only re- gret that the appiness of many shonid be marred by such diegraceful scenes as those we have alluded to. Guna't-s Coxcert.—We would remind the many admirers of this highly talented band of musical per- formere, that their next concert will take plese at the New Musical Hall, Broadway, on Monday evening next; upon which occasion will be performed a new Quadrille Polka, composed by the principal, Mr. Gung’l, A number of American airs will also be introduced Curisty’s Mexstrece.—“ As harmonious as black: birds,” i6 an old saying, and the ringing of Christy's folks proves that bleck men can sing as harmoniously ar blackbirds. They are a grand set of minstri as for patronage, why, there seems no end to it, room le crowded every evening. Bnoanway Cincus.—The great attractions nightly presented here continue to draw crowded houses. Tha splendid men in which the entertainments are got up. the astoniehing feats of the performers, together with the extreme order and decorum that prevails. have rendered this popular circus a favorite place of resort since ite opening The exerolces and classic tableau are loudly applauded, and the splendid com- bination of equestrian talents and athletic ability among the company. give this circus a prominent ) oan among the many places of evening recreation in our city Camrnei.’s Minatnets, with Kimberley at the helm: are pursuing @ most tuccessful voyage, with the wind fair and rquare, a smooth sea. an oiding all obsta- ol Indeed, #0 admirable are their entertainments, that anything like a disrentient voice to the great a; plaure they receive nightly is not tobe found To- might they will give a fine programme. Tus New Oureans Serenavens, with their deautt- fal original songs, their most rem: the most famous European zers. and the original bone solos by Mr. Swaine, the ingenious inventor of his peculiar atyle of performance, are carrying all be- fore them. They are a most admirable company of singers. Suitn's Mixatrere, at the New Room, do not lag behind the times, as each evening they produce most brilliant programmes, comprising all the most popular Ethiopian music of the day. Mrxopgo! tanced in tl I race; but night- ly keep up ® continual fire of excellent singing, ke . at the :, lelodeon, that most agreeable place of amuse- ment. Joun Sertox, the eminent comedian, has opened the Richmond theatre with an exovllent company, consisting of T. Placide, Stark, Palmer, Bellamy, H 3B Phillips. Cooper, and Chippendale, (con of the populi comedian) Also, Mise Kate Horn, Miss Ludlow, Mra, Cramer. and Miss E Chippendale, who has made quite a hit’ Mr Sefton ts an able manager, and no doubt his efforts, in his new location, will be crowned with success. Tne Monavtan Vocary city en route to Philadelphii some of th leasing concerts, ‘3s have Mgceeeihtide this Tn Henow Fanny are doing woll in Kentucky— they have been playing to crowded houres every night. Brooklyn Intetiigence. jen. Woon —An oration will be evening at the Brooklyn Institute, by Luther R Mat gE of this city, on the character, history and of Gen. Nathaniel ‘oodbull, who fell in e 1d will, mo subject of hir discourse, bring! rome very interesting historical reminiscences con- nected with the battle of Long Island, at the darkest period of the revoluti Arrivat or Mempers or Conornss.--In addi- tion to those membeis of Congress whose arrival in Washi; we have aleady ounced, wing have also reached this cit; Lee a Dodge, of urprising performances, in the drama of ths | “Twin Brothers.” with his usual sucness, His feat of TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Rumors from Mextco—Kevolutionary Schemes. Wasainaton, Nov. 39, 1348, Recent lettere from Mexico state that New Year's Gay bas been fixed upon for arising agsinat the go vernment of President Herrera. The priesthood are sad to be associated with agents of Sante Aane im furthering the echeme, | The Weather at the West—Inundation ‘at | Buffalo. Rocuxsren, Nov. 30, 1848, The strong westerly winds which have prevailed for the lust twenty-four hours, bave, we learn, caused am inundation of the olty of Buffilo by the Lake, Ru* mors received by the railroad are vague and unsatis- factory ; while communication by tl graphisentirely cut off. Much injury to shipping and merohandize, at Buffalo, may be expected to bave occurred, General Taylor and the Wi.mot Proviso, - Wasnisxatox, Nov. 30. 1848, A gentleman from New Orleans, just arrived here, states that General Taylor will sign the bill applying the principle of the Wilmct Proviso to the territories of New Mexico and Califorsia—or that such, at any Ta’e is the opinion of his most intimate friends in Louisiana, sae General Taylor a ‘ New Orierans, Nov 23, 1848, General Zachary Taylor, President elect of the United States, bas just arrived in this city. Helook® remarkably well, and isin good spirits, New United States Senator from Alnbama. Cuanreston, Nov. 80, 1848, The Governor of Alabama has sppointed ex Gover- nor Benjamin Fitzpatrick, United States Se: ator, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the late Hon, Dison H. Lewis. Movements of Congressmen, Pirtssuxcn, Nuv 30, 1848, Our city was honored this morning by the arrival, im the steamer Clipper, of about forty members of Con- gress, on their way to Washington. Destruction of the Vicksburg Theatre. Prttsavran, Nov. 80, 1818, We learn, by telegraph, that the Vicksburg thestre has again been dostroyed by fire. Manager Porter, 0 Pitteburgh, is a heavy loser, The Steamship Crescent City. New Oxteans, Nov. 28, 1848, The steamship Crescent City wil( sail from this port for New York, on Fridsy next, Dec. let. Thanksgiving in Boston, Boston, Nov. 36, 1848. More tian usual strotoess attents the observance of annual TornXrgiving Day. Nearly all the storey are olosed, and businers generally is suspended. The churobes were thrown open in the forsnoon, and@ goodly number of our good citizens were in attendance te witness or participate in the customary religious coremonies. The Sale of Public Lands in the State of New York. Avsanr, Nov, 30, 1848, The ecale of pub‘ic lands in this State, will be com- tinued by the Comptrcller to-day. The lands te be disposed of are in the county of Essex. Coal at Cincinnath. Cincinnati, Nov. 29-83 P.M. Our citizens were surprised this afternoon by the. arrival ofan ark laden with Youghiogheny ooal. The whole caro sold readily for 12}; cents per bushel. Markets. New Orceans, Nov. 28, 1848. The cotton market is improving, and » good de Cy prevails. We notice sales of 8,600 bales, including @ portion of good middling, at S3g0. Flour ia dull, with @ downward tendency. The sales are 3500 barrvis at $4 62% a $475. The inquiry for corn continues brisk, with rales of 40,000 bushels, mostly mixed, at 480. Provisions and sugars are declining. Molasses te-with- out change to notice, and market steady; sales 650 barrels at 20c. Freights to Liverpool remain steady, with fair engagements. Sterling exchange moves off slowly at our previous quotations. Cincinnati, Nov. 20-6 P. M. Flour—The market is steady. but not active, at yesterday's quotations. t—There is a good in- juiry for milling, at 78.4 75c. for prime white. Pork— There is some inquiry for mess—sales of 350 bbis., at $9. Hogs—Demand fair, prices unchanged Whiskey —Prices bave declined ; sales were made, to-day, at 16 cents per gallon. The river bas risen five inches since last report. The weather is cloudy, with appearance of rain. Pittsnurc, Nov 29-614 P. M. Flour—The market is heavier than yesterdsy. and the business done ia at @ slight decline, sales being made, to-day, at $3874. Wheat—There is a lar, quantity in market, and holders being anxious to se! would accept easier rates than previously quoted. Corn—The demand is much less then tt was, an prices are declining. Sales of prime yellow were made at 30 cts. per bushel. Oats—Sales at 25 cts. per bushel. Barley isin request, at 56 cts per bushel Rye is im fair demand, at 42 cts per bushel. Pork—Prices changed, and sales small. Bacun—Sales cannot be je. except at a concession. Potatoes— Sal-#, by the barre), (24, bushels,) at $1 18% a $125 Butter—Prices range from 8% to 9c, Cheese—The market is woll sup- plied, at 6 a 70. for cream, and 6 a 60. for com Groceries—Inactive at previous rate: clover, at $3 26 ; timothy, $1 75. There are six feet three inches of water in the chan- nel, and the river falling. Aunaxy, Nov, 30,1848. Receipts within the past 24 hours :—Fiour. 12,390 barrels; Barley 750 bus without ebange in prices. were made at 60c. a corn or wheat, Whi = ley —sales of 7,600 b: There no change ia was firm, Venezur.a, AGain.—It 18 a difficult matter to give anything like a correct etatement of affairs in the republic of Venezuela. The accounts from the different points are so conflicting, that it is im- possible to say which ot the parties holds the powers. At the last advices from Curacoa, which were to the 4th Nov., Gen. Paez was at that place, and his party had taken possesgion of Maracatbo The schr. Decater arrived, last night, direct from Maracaibo, which place she lef: on the 27th of Oct , reports a few particulars that have not yet been stated, although her dates are not as late as have come to hand. Capt. Morrel, of the D., states i— “We arrived at San Carlos, on the 3d of August, but found the place blockaded, and no commaai- cation with the people on shore permitted, and but for the influence of a gentleman, who could speak Spanish, on bourd an American snip there, [ never should have been able to land. They retused, at first, to receive my letters to the coasigaees, at Maracaibo, but, after much paraphrase, took them; yet | had to lay at San Carlos, fourteen days betore 1 could go to the Isle of Providence, about three or four miles from Maracaibo. Oa this [sland many ofthe people of the city have taken refuge from imprisonment and starvation, while many others, who had the means, went to the [stands of Oruba and Curacoa. All places of busivess are closed, and many houses, that have been vacated by families, were converted into barraece toy aol- diere. The Monagas party held the city, on the 19th, when we left; but the Paez party commanded the lake, with a fleet of sixteen sail, and had cat off all communication, and foiled every attempt to pase provisions from the interior into the city. ‘hough the Paez party have a force of 1,200 men and ample means to take the city—as there are but about 200 able men to defend it, the rematader being sick and enteebled for want ot food, and without ammunition—yet they (the Paez party) intend to make no effort, until they starve the al- ready tamishing few that remain. When we were ready to leave, the governor refused to clear us, uniess I took a bearer of deapatches for the sum ol hw At San Carlos we were again detained five jaye. The Monagas fleet, of twelve sail, lay ia sight, over the bar; we not being allowed a pilot unul after the fleet left.” ‘The latest intelligence from the cht par- ties purports to bear date of the 4th ult, and that Gen, Paez, or his party, was then in actual pos seesion of the town of Maracaibo, although the general himeelf at the time was at Curacoa. ‘dner and Sween of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday, a biagk fellow ed Leddy Moore, on a charge of breaking into tl clothing ttore corner of Dutch strevt aud Falton, #i two other dark! me week or two sincs, and steat- ing therefrom @ quantity of clothing, the majority ot wh ch was recovered by the officers. on the arrest of the other two a few days ago. Justice McGrath com- mitted him to prison for trial Before Justice Mc Grath —At the return of the wat prisoners rendered by the oaptatns of police, before the magistrate evecy morning, we frequently eve somy sin- gular mixtures of human belngs huddled together; sometimes the Broadway dandy is seated along side the dock loafer, ing beoa picked up by the police- men intoxicated im the public strest. Yesterday morning the police court was honored by the hes ps ance of one of our bers of th We and two filends, who bad apent a night in the station in juence of having dont with some friends, and on their return home, about half past ten o'clook, one of the party wishing to fry his vocal powers ow the “ Chrietyan air” of * @ baok to old