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

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AERTCETBLO owes esse ee ens oe es S460 Errors in the above estimate will be corrected on | @dequate authority News from Europe. The steamship Britannia is in her fifteenth day, and will arrive at Boston to-day or to-morrow, The packet ship New York arrived yesterday from Havre, with advices to the 9th ult. A quick pas- sage. y Strides of Puyscyism—The Church in Danger. One of the principal and fundamental differences which have formed the subject of issue and controversy between the Protestants and Catho- lies, ever since the Reformation of Luther, has been auricular confession. The latter have, through thick and through thin, through evil reportand good | Teport, in times of adversity as well as in times of prosperity, maintained, and at this very hour quiring; to calm their passions; to make them more open to the reception of arguments tem- perately urged. The eflect of this has been, that this principle of auricular confession, as far at least as Catholic authority can prove it, 1s of divine origin, and that the Protestants in the middle ages, shed blood and committed the atrocities we have referred to, to no pur- pose. Is proof needed of thist We speak not as a Cathohe or a Protestant; nor as a sectarian of any kind. We speak as a man enter. taining liberal views towards religionists of every sect—even towards the pagans of the East. We care not of what religion a man may be. His re- ligion is a matter between himself and his Creator, with which we have nothing todo. The proof of the probable final settlement of this vexed ques- tion is furnished by the descendants of the very men who inflicted those tcrtures in the name of religion, and im defence of their opinions that auricular confession is not of divine origin; for it is a positive fact that the Paseyite branch of the Episcopal church in this State, at our very doors, are about to introduce it into their church. The movement has not yet been publicly commenced; but ina stort tim- there will appear four able and powerfully written sermons from the pen of one of our Episcopal bishops, urging 1ts introduction into their church, | Whar will be the next point on which the Ca- | tholics and the Protestants will agree? They are approaching each other rapidly, every day; and | were it not, we apprehend, for temporal reasons, | they would shake hands and be reconciled at once- Apostolic succession, however, is 1n the way, car- rying with it the offices of the church, When the church, of every denomination, shall be stripped of all its outward pageantry, as it will be by the good sense of the people; when ministers of ali denominations shall not have such comfortable situations as they now hold; when, in fulfilment of what 1s imposed on them by the recognized Head of their Church, they shall take up their cross and follow him, the few remaining principles that are at issue between the rival churches will be re- conciled, and then there will be less bigotry, less intolerance, and more charity in the world—even toward atheists--than are now extant. Natioxat, Conventions.—As the public are aware, we have, fora long time past, takenground against what we termed national conventions of politicians, for the nomination of candidates for | the Presidency and Vice Presidency, to be sup- | Ported by the people. We have, on several occa- | sions, pointed out the evils that have resulted from them—one of the principal of which was the vir- tual denial of the mght of the people to select their public servants, This is an ‘abolitionism” that we are in favot of, and have for a long time, favored. Our Fon- tierite friend of the Tribune, we perceive, joins us in advocating this ism; and it is, perhaps, the only one on which the two journals have ever agreed. This we look upon as a happy omen. The new hat, boots and breeches which Mr, Greeley has received from the contributions of his friends, who wish him to make a decent appear- ance in Congress, have, we should judge,created as great a revolution in his intellect as they have in his person. Clean clothes, although the texture may not be the finest, have a wondertul influence on the human system. We hope our friends willhand | 1» their subscriptions as fast asthey can. A few more shirts and a half dozen pocket handker- chiefs are still wanting to complete Mr. Greeley’s | wardrobe before he takes his seat. Be quick, gen- tlemen; who knows that they may not have the | effect of making him abandon Fourierism, com- maintain and defend, that auricular confeseion ot sin 1s of divine origin, without which the church of which they are members would not be the one holy and apostolic church of God, which they in- sist itis. The Protestants, on the contrary, claim- ing the same spiritual head as the Catholics claim, maintained for centuries that auricular confession | was of human origin; that it had not a divine | sanction; but, on the contrary, that it was an in- | vention of the wicked priests, to obtain master- ship cver the inward thoughts, as well as the actions, of the people composing the flocks under their charge. A slight glance at the subject will show that in the discussion of both sides of this question, there 1s an abundance of room for controversy, argu- ment, and the application of biblical knowledge. Nor has this room been unoccupied—oceans of ink and torrents of disputation have been poured out by the holders of the affirmative and negative of the proposition whether auricular confession was ‘was or was not of divine origin. Nay, the dis, putants on both sides have gone further than the harmless waste of ink and breath. The sword has, ere this, been soughtas an arbiter to decide the vexed question. Brother has been arrayed against brother, father against son, son against mother ; yea, hundreds of our fellow creatures have been hanged, drawn and quartered—have been bumed at the stake—have had their hearts tern from their quivering bodies, and savagely thrust down their throats, because, forsooth, they believed the institution of auricular confession to be of divine origin; while their tormentors—those who inflicted these monstrous and inhuman pu- nishments—holding the contrary, thought that in doing so, and vindicating in this barbarous way the reverse of the proposition, they were doing a service to the great Governor and Ruler of the Univerce. Yes, it was through a pure love of God, that great incomprehensible being, in all of whose works love, harmony and beauty are the distin- guishing characteristics—it was in his adoration, and to glorify his name, as well as to exercise an influence over the heathen, and to promote among them the benign and heavenly principles of faith, hope and charity, that these atrocious crimes against all religion, and in direct contradiction ot all love and charity, were committed. In God's name what villany, what brutality, what atrocity, what worse than vandalism, or any thing that the most fiendish imegination could invent, has not been perpetrated under the cloak and with the pre- | tence of upholding that religion which preaches “ peace on earth and good will to men?” But, has the question of the divine origin of au- | nicular confession been yet settled? This is the | inquiry that the candid and unprejudiced mind | will make. No; it has not been settled—on the contrary, it is to this hour a questro vexata between the respec tive dtsputants. There 1s, however, some con- solation in knowing that the question is nearer a settlement than it ever was, as may be gathered from the signs the times, which have been developed to a great ex- tent, we dare claim, by the tolerant and human- izing epirit of the age—that spirit being evoked by the rapid progress in civilization which has marked the history of the world during the last fitty years. Mankind having, after the lapse of centuries, dis- covered that it was not the intention of their Creator that nation ehould be arrayed against na- tion in continual warfare—that their mission earth comprised something more than the cutting of human throats—settled down in peace, the re- sult of which was the cultivation of the arts of peace, instead of those of war; the promotion of man’s comfort on earth during his limited stay there, iastead of the devising ot means te shorten his existence. The result of this new order of things has been a greater degree of forbearance towards each other; a stronger disposition to over- Jook each other's faults; the advancement of the aris and sciences; the amelioration of man’s ail- ments and sufferings; the advancement of the species in all that is good for our temporal wel- fare; and though last, not least, a spirit of charity in a fuller and wider sense than ever before exist- ed, The effect of all this has been, to make man. | kind more thoughtlul; to make them more ia. ot muniam, or some other of the radical, ultra and dangerous doctrines which he so seduously en- deavors to introduce into the United States? Fioaeine in THE Navy.—We yerceive that an effor: 1s being made by Mr. Haynes, to obtain sig- Natures to petitivus praying Cuugicces tv abulish the cat-o’-ninetails in the navy, and that several of the most ;rominent men of the land are giving him their influence. There can be no question that flogging 18 a dis. grace to our navy, and derogatory to our national character. The whip and the rod are fast disap- pearing f:0m our institutions of learning on shore, because it has been reduced to a moral certainty that there is more efficacy in moral force, in con- trolling the human mind, than there is in corpo- real punishment. This, however, 1s not the only objection that can be urged against that barbarous punishment im our navy. An American citizen ought not tobe deprived of his manhood because he undertakes to fight for the flag of his country. If they were degraded beings, lost to all sense of dignity and self-respect, then there would be no impropriety in treating them as we would a horse or an ox. But the American sailor is a man—an intelligent man—an Ameni- can. How, we would ask, does a man of this description feel, after undergoing a barbarous punishment of this kind? His spirit must break under it. He can no longer look his fellows straight in the face. He carries with him marks of his degradation that never can be effaced; and as long as he lives, he is a changed man to what he was before. But it may be said that the sailor can escape punishment by attending to the disci. pline laid down for his guidance. That is all very good; but we are fallible, and liable to err. Ifa sailor err once, is he to be degraded forever after- wards? There would be no justice in it. There- fore we sympathize with this movement, and we hope that Congress will give its attention to the subject, at the earliest practicable moment, and abolish by law this punishment. Mexico.—We hear of nothing but revolutions and rumors of revolutions, from this country.— They come upon us in a perfect avalanche. That country is, indeed, in a state of transition, the end of which no one can predict, unless it be the ulti- mate incorporation of every inch of its territory with the United States. It is a great cauldron of soup, boiling over. The more fat falls into the fire, condiments are agitated. Wast awhile. Samine@ or tae U. S. Ma Steamers Panama anv Fatcon.—These two fine steamers left yester- day, for their respective destinations—the former so and Panama; the latter for Chagres, stopping on her way at Savannah, Havana, and New Orleans. The Falcon has on board ninety-five passengers, a list of whom will be found under the usual head. Fine Passaces.—The new and splendid packet ship New York, Capt. Lines, arrived last night from Havre, in a passage of less than 22 days. lier outward passage was performed in the very short period of 14 days. We are under obligations to Capt. Lines for an abundance of I’rench papers. Movements of Individuals, The following formed a portion of yesterday's limi- ted arrivals at the respective hotels:—American—H. M. Wilhams, Washington; J.C. Sinclair, Mobile; G Norman, Alabama; J. Tridball, U.S. W. McLain, Washington; J. ‘J Hon, Geo, Ashmun, Massachuretts; C. Orleans; 8 Mitchell, Richmond. Irving H. ard Hon. LB, Peok, Vermont; Lieut Fri 8. Army; Geo. B. MeLeod, do.; Fred, Norris, Phila deiphte; Mr. Rankin, Fishkill; ‘Lieut. J, George, U. S. rmy. Arrival. or Mew pRS OF Con@RE*s.—The mem- bers of Congress are not cro pidly and as eorly into Washi Feason no doubt is, that th house is already completed ; and aft mpaign which has just pasted over the land. there is no political orgaui- vation to be immediately effected. We see by the newspapers that many members are en route for Wash- ington, end w sume there will be « quorum of both houres on Mon next. The following members, in addition to those whose names we have previously published, have arrived :— Or the Senate.—Mesers, Hamlin, of Maine ; Ca. meron, of Pennsylvania. Or 118 Hovuse.—Mersrs, Smart and Williams, of Maine; Bedinger, of Virginia; Wentworth, of [Ilinoin; bate Jones, of Tennessse; MoCleiland, of Michi- ean; of Connecticut; Thor of lowa French, of Kentucky.— Washington Us 1. Malian Opera—Continuation of the Emeute. Ip consequence of the dificulty which oocurred at the Astor Place Cpera House on Wednesday evening last, and the general expectation that there would bea fracas at that estab!is* ment last evening, thy house was bet- ter attended than it has been since the commence- ment of the season. #1 prs of it being filled, opera announced for the evening was “ Norma, As toon as Benedetti mace his appearance in the character of Polione, he was greeted with s perfect storm of applause by the male portion of the audie! and several ladies in the first tier of boxes waved their *kerehiefs, a compliment which theSignor did not tail to appreciate, and which he acknowledged in a becoming way. A few malcontents, however, hissed; but the marks of disapprobation were soon drowned. Just as Signor Benedetti was about to commence singing, the hissing was renewed, and he was prevented from doing to. He waited for the noise to subside, and hisfriends, who certainly composed @ majerity of the audience, thought they would, by one overwhelming burit of ap- plause, put down the malcontents at once, Thisthey gave; but again, just as the great tenor was about to sing, the hissing was recommenced. Signor Benodetti then addressed the audience as follows :— “Ladies and Gentiemen—I have come here to sing for yeu. Shall I sing, or not?” “Bravo, bravo,” and “yes, yes,’ were uttered from all the greater is the blaze, and the more violently the | fer Calitornia, touching at Rio Janeiro, Valparai- | parts of the house, and a scene of turmoil encved, in the midst of which Benedetti retired, taking with him @ bouquet which had been thrown to him, and the cur- tain fell. ‘Three or four minutes after this, Mr. Fry, the mana- ger, made his apreweace, He was greeted with min- gled hissing and applause—some clapping and others hissing him. These marks of approbation and displea~ sure were kept up for several minutes, during which Mr. Fry made many vain attemptsto address the au- dience. The noisiest marksof approbation proceeded from the orchestra, some of the members of which clapped 50 heartily as to certainly hus the palms of their hands. “Hear him,” “hear him,” was ejaculated by some of his friends; but there was not much dispositien evinced to allow bim to proceed, He again tried to speak; but the hisses were louder than ever. “Hear him!” “Speak louder; ond similar words, were used. Finally, it was thought best to allow him to speak what he intended to say, and he said:— Lapis ano GentLxnen—Signor Benedetti is now before you, in the character of Poilione. It is evi- dent, therefore, that he bas re. considered his determi- n with his part. (Applause He has also publicly apologized to Madame Laborde; (hisses) and may I be allowed to suggest, that he may proceed with his part. (Applause and hisses.) Circumstances between us, of a private nature, are to be disposed of, elsewbere—(applause and cries of “No! no! no!’ and Yes!”)—And Me. Fry bowed. “State the facts between you aad Benedetti,” said some One in a loud voice. Mr. Far.—They are not to be brought before the public by myself. (Good! good!’ and some hissing ) Mr. Fny.—Ladies and Gentlemon—These private dif- ficulties are not to be brought before the public by myeelf. The only things that I have stated to the audience in regard to Signor Benedetti, are such as concerned them ; all differences of « private nature between us will be settled off the stage. 1 wish to know if Signor Benedetti will be allowed to proceed with his part of Pollione? A unanimous “ Yes,’ was the reply to this interro- gatory, and Mr. Fry bowed himself off the stage. ‘As soon as he retired, some persons called for Mr. Gerard; but that gentleman did not make his appear- ance. At this feriod, the time was about twenty mi- nutes to eight, and a few minutes after Mr, Fry’s exit, there were several calls for Benedetti; but he did not | come forward. From that time till the curtain again | rose, there was a lapse of twenty-five minutes, a delay | which caused a great deal of marked displeasure. | There was much noise in the upper part of the house, | which frightened the indy portion of the audience very much, The uproar was caused by knots of per- sons discussing the circumstances which led to the émeute—some taking the part of Mr. Fry, and others that of Benedetti. Finally,a demand was made on the orchestra for music, and some wag called for “ Yan- kee Doodle.” This caused a great deal of laughter, which was much increased when the well known na- tional air, “Hail Columbia,’ was played. Meantime, there were other scenes being enacted be- hind the curtain, as we were informed. As soon as Beneditti left the stage he retired to his room, and threw off his dress, with the intention of not stuging at all during the evening. On his emerging trom there, in citizen’s clothes, he was accosted by the stage manager, M. Auguste Novrrit, who besought him to reconsider his intention, and appear in hispart. In thishe succeeded. Signor Beneditti resumed the dress of the character of Pollione, the curtain rose, and he commenced his part, being warmly applauded. At the end o: the performance, Madame Laborde, Signor Valtelling, and Signor Benedetti were called before the curtain, and warmly complimented. Intelligence from Martinique, &c. New York, December 1, 1848. Having received, yesterday, some advices from the Windward Islands, I take pleasure in com- municating to you some extracts of the same, which, although not very important, may, perhaps, be of some interest to some of your readers. The extract from my letter, dated from Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe, November 2, 1848, reads as follows: —[have now to inform you that we have re- ceived lately a new Governor, a soldier, and a brave one at that, who knows ought beyond disci- pline and justice, and whose first acts in his im- portant administration have been such as to restore the lost confidence and hope into all hearts again, and the re-organization of work in the country. Our laborers have, in a measure, returned to their duty in the fields; and the planters (proprietors) seem better contented, and they indulge in the hope that the next sugar crop, which, at the pre- sent time, promises well, will entirely be saved. Even now, busine: ars to feel the impulse of the improved condition of affairs, and several ships are expected from the mother country, with tull cargoes of provisions, to supply our present wants ; and if the “indemnity quest.on” 1s solved as satis- factorily as we are led to believe it will, from the advices received by last British mail, we shall then be enabled to save the little that remains to usfrom the late general wreck, and perhaps be supposed _to live awhile longer in this sinking island. Provisions are very scarce with us; a cargo or two well assorted, would meet with fair prices, You will recollect that since the breaking out of the revolution, all transactions are con- ducted on a cash principle. White pine lumber is much in demand ;_ two cargoes have been latel: disposed of at 108f., or $20 per 1,000, cash, whic! price 1s wonderful, considering ovr critical finan- cial situation. Staves and shingles are also in good demand.” i From Martinique, October 18, 1848.—From this place my correspondent dates as above, and com- municaies nothing very special. He remarks, however, *‘that emigration goes on as much as ever, and causes an immense injury to the place; a great many families had left, and many more were preparing to leave. It seems also that the firm and decisive acts of the Procureur de la Republique, Mr. Tanck, 1n the sea of troubles that have over- whelmed this island lately, asaty contributed to restore tranquility in the colony; but how long willitcontinueso! * * * Likewise, it appears that the new citizens (blacks) are coming round to their senses, and are inclined to resume their former duties, or work in the fields, May it con- tinue so. * * The market at St. Pierre 1s poorly provided for in the way of provisions; but a question it 18, to know in the event of arrivals, whether any money could be raised to purchase general cargoes outand out?’ The money market is entirely exhausted, and also the principal wealth of the country, sugar, there being none to ship, buy, or eell. ¥ “ There are no American vessel in port.”” ‘The Corsaire has the following g article en “ German Unity :— , Will you tell me what is the German unity of which I hear every day ” “ Very willingly. «7 Meten” “ War, lit up - ‘th heredit province be The the u “Tt is only the commencement. and the Germa “ That is the “It is the next step. Bohemia, Croatia, aad the Tyrol are in general hortile to the insurrection of Vienna ; but at the same time the German 0 la of Bobemia sympathise with the people of Vienna.” “That is the unity 7? ‘ “ [tis the continuation. Gallicia is divided into the Sclavonian part and the Hungarian part; and Italy otly reek opportunity to rise again.”’ «That is the unity 7” “It is the consequence. As to the provinces of ja. ly £0 called, and of (ierman Illyria, if a be formed tions of Gerwan Unity y attention,’ tions of Italy, bas spread to the nd Hungary,” The Sclavonians from the m: guards of Lints, Graets, forth, the; i Theatrical and Musical. Pare Tuxatae.—-Sergeant Talfourd’s admirable was repeated at the Park theatre as before, was received with enthu- silastic demonstrations of well merited applause. “It is impossible to see and hear Mrs. Shaw in the part of Ion. and not feel like according to her expressions of spproval for the manner in which she acquits herself. It ts a difficult task to select the passages in which the genius of the actress best seconded the genius of the poet ; one of there, however, undoubtedly was in the second scene of the third act, where lon commences with that master line “Was not:that thunder’’’ But all was teautifully exeouted, not only by Mrs. S., buti by the other members of the company to whom were entrusted the characters of the play. The cast was the same as op Thursday evening. The after piece was the extravaganza entitled “Fortunio and his Seven Gifted Servants,” which caused as much merri- ment 48 could rersonably be desired. Extravagunzas are quite popular now-a-days, and when well got up, tell admirably aiter # tragical performance, for every one is very willing to laugh heartily after having sub- mitted voluntarily toa mournful mood for two or three hours. Miss Mary Taylor's Fortunio is a good piece of acting. ond elicits its dué meed of praise. To-night Mira. Shaw takes a benefit, and presente for the osca- sion an excellent bill, Kirst on the list of entertain- ments, is George Lovell's play of “ Love's Sacrifice, or the Rival Merchants.” in which she plays Margaret, This is to be followed by Love Chase,” in which she plays Neighbor Cons ‘This bill would draw a house at any time; but considering that it ix to be the benefit night of Mrs, Shaw, there muct be an over. flowing one. Bowery Turatnr.—The patriotic drama of “Hofer,” the Patriot of Switzerland,” was performed, last even 128, before a tolerably numerous audience. Mr. N. B. Clarke was the Hofer of the evening, and Miss Wemyss the Marie ; both of them acted. well—Miss Wemyss beautifully. We have seldom eeen a more thrilling plese of acting than her scene with Donay: where she nds that her con has been betrayed, and herself and daughter delivered into the hands of the Bavarians, her malediction was realiy a fearful one. N. B. Clarke as Hofer, was very good, We thought that some of the other performers were not quite as well prepared in their parts as they might have been. Wi- hans, Jordan, Rose, &c., wer Winars as the nghting tailor, and Jordan as the inn- keeper, with the convenient sign that answered for both parties, created much fun. “The Abduction of Nina,” and the drema of the “Maid and Magpie,’ were the other entertainments. To-night the bill will consist of “ Genevieve,’ dancing by Signora Ciocca and Signor Neri, a most amusing farce, and a favorite drama, in which the Misses Denin will appear. Broapway Turatne.—Under the spirited direction of Mr. E. A. Marshall, the liberal’proprietor, and the skilful and talented management of Mr. Blake, this splendid theatre has taken quite a new start, and is entering upon a cateer of brilliant success. Last night was the benefit of Mr. Murdoch, the great American actor, who produced for the occasion, pieces which, though old and famous in themselves, (or per se, ays Capting Tyler would say,) were yet qui the New York stage. We allade to the celebrated play of the ‘ Mountaineers, or Love and Madness,” a beautiful episodes which Cervantes has produced with 80 much effect in his celebrated tale of Von Quixotte. The caston this oceasion was ad Shaw, Hadaway, with Murdo larly ‘distinguished themselves. The juvemile. baker would distinguish himseif much more if he enly alittle lees fippant and saucy in his manner—a very natural fauit of youtbtul genius—and if he did not threaten to fall into a mechanical stereotyped method of declamation, in which the voices, at times unnaturai- Jy inflated and heroic, and the tones and cadences are Uniformly thesame, and eoetifily artificial as to become absolutely dieagreeable efter buing frequently heard. Verbum sapien. Mr. Murdoch, a8 Octavian —a part many admirers. Miss Wallaok, as Florantho, was very pretty. Mrs. Blake played Agnes charmingly, and was greeted with the utmost enthusiasia on her re- appearance. The other performers all deservo a favor- able mention. The “ Dramatist”’ followed, a comedy man never heard of till he published phical memoire, in which the world was, for the first time, informed of the fact that he had been a great author for many years. This play was also extremely well performed, and the several characters ably sus- tuined. Miss St. Clair, a charming actress from Bur- ton’s theatre, appeared on this occasion at the Broad- way. Great things are preparing at this theatre for next week, and if we can only squeeze ourselves in among the crowding masses, we shall give a due account of them all as they appear. Nationa, TueatRe.—Mr, Purdy’s benefit, last even. ing, was a fine one. Before the first piece was half over, every spot from whence the stage could be seen was filled; and seldom, even at this house, which is so habitually cfowded, have we seen such a large assem, Dlage. Not only the attractive bill set forth, but also the popularity of the beneficiary among # very 1s auto-biog! in this style. ‘The strong man, Mr. Canfield. Chan- frau. Flynn, and all the artiste who appeared, did theiz best, and rarely bas a more pleasing entertainment been given at this popular house. The present week we perceive by the bills that Chanfrau has lots of en- tertainments in preparation—a new Indian drama, called “ Wacousta,’’s revival ot the “ Mysteries and Miseries of New York,”’ with w cast of characters, and various other novelties. 3 toes eid the bill con- sists of the drama of the ‘‘ Twin Brothers,” the farce of “ Ole Bull,’ and the drama of the “ Spirit of the Waters.” With such » capital bill we unticipate a crowded house. Burton's Taratre.—The celebrated extract from “Dombey,”’ called “Cuttle’s Capture, and Bansby'’s Wedding,” was pertormed here last evening before a crowded,houre, Mr. Burton, as Captain Cuttle, was ex. cellent in the part, and Jack Bunsb; Mr. Brou; wasadmirably sustained. “Tom fefndnet in pron ca,or Life in the New World,” succeeded. Perhaps, better burleeque in its way has not lattecly been pro- duced upon the public boards, and a more decided hit could not be given to the English tourists who come to America, pass through the country at a railroad speed, and then write an account of their travels, than in the part of James Hall Trollope Diokens Fuller Green, by Mr. Burton, All oockney traveilers should see this well got up piece, and profit by it, before they sit do and give an account of their travels in America. We would remind the many friends and patrons of Mr. T. Johnston, that his complimentary benefit takes place this evening, on which occasion will be pres: nted the “ Musical Arrivals, or the Manager in s Mess,” with the popular extravaganza of ‘ Tom and Jerry in Ame- rica.’ A new comedy, called the “Printer’s Appren- tice,” will aleo be performed, and the bill will be found bighly attractive. The able talents of the performers, independent of the claims of Mr. Johnston himself, who enjoys a deserved popularity, will insure fer him a bumper houre. Broavway Cincus.—The managers of this truly de- lightful equestrian establishment, deserve [much credit for the care taken ba ore the many adi ra who fill the house nightly. The performances were of the first olass last night. The grand entree of eight horses— the retreat of the Arabs, and the pictures of Ancient Sculpture, by the Swiss Brothers, re beautiful. The Sprites of the Silver Shower, neg doce by children and Mr. Carroll, on two beautiful horses, was received with delight by the juvinal portion of the audience. An afternoon performance will be given this day, at 3 o’clock, and we recommend all papas and mamas to take their little ones to witness the si . Zoor.ocica, Hatt.—An immense crowd of visiters flocked forward here Isst evening, and seemed much gratified with the entertainments and the feats of some of the noble animals in the exhibition, and, above all, were much delighted with a “peep at the elephant.” Seldom have so fine a collection of the wild beasts of the forest, with many rare and beautiful birds, been reswnted to the citizens of New York, as that which ‘an Amburgh has now at Zoological Hall. The Ben- gal tiger. the lion, white bears, and the erftire colleo- tion, continue to be a source of grand attraction to the crowds who nightly frequent this popular place of evening recreation. Crmisty's Mr give their frien amuse themeelys ‘neLs.— There geniuses will, to-day, and the public a double chance to 'Y give two of their admirable concerts, viz: a5 P.M Many a youngster looks forward lightful anticipations through the week, for an afternoon visit to Mechanics’ Hall. ‘There is no better or more innocent amusement to be given them, New Oxtvans Senxnavens.—These olegant singer® and really scientific musicians, are delighting crowd® nightly by their very superior concerts. The man: original and curious adjuncts to the singin, whieh they introduce in the course of the evening, such as the performances the bones, the burlesque on the Italian Opera, &c., all add much to the amusement of the evening, To-day they will giv 0On, as well as an evening, conoert, viz: at 3 and 8 P. M. Camrne.i’s Minstre.s.—Saturday is a gale day at Society Library, as the Campbells give two concerts, vin: at3and 8b M, The character of these concerts is now #0 well established with the public that enco- miums on them are but stale news. If any 0} a8 not beard them let him go at once. Guna’t's Bann. — The next concert of this cel brated musical company will take place at the Murical Hall, 539 Broadway, on Monday evening next, Mr. Gung’! witl introduce ne: w pieces which he has compored since his arrival , ‘Oh Susanna,”’ “Rosa Lee,” a beautifal polka, and a quadrille, Saitn’s Mixstrecs.-These darky philosophers will give two concerts to-day, viz : an afternoon and eve- ning one. There minstrels are doing # fine business, and are excellent singers. vening—lots of ing, jokes, &e. They are # very de favorite band. Mexico Inuvstraten.—The glorious campaign of the American Army under the command of Gen from the bombardment of Vera Cruz to the planting of the American fiag on the Halls of the Le ges mas, is mort Lineated in this @ Mr. Gri er of it, ad m previous high reputation by ft, It will be to-day, nd 8 P. Bomnaroment or Vena Crvz.—This very ingenious ‘and remarkable exhibition is well supperted by the public, The mechanical adjuvants to the diorama are well managed. It will be exhibited twice to-day. Iummense numbers of persons, principally belong- ing to the clara of small farmers, are bones aay ae fi lend for Americn, Late as the season is, th: with the invocation “ Ye eldest Gods,” &c.. and ends | @ novelty on | drama, the plot of which is contained in one of those | irable— Fredericks, — ‘as Octavian, pariicu- | in which the late Mr. Elliston was greatly distinguish: | ed—gave the highest satisfaction and delight to his | in five acts, by that old theatrical gossip, Reynolds; a | Jarge circie in New York, contributed to fil the house | has been @ most successful one at the National, and | Mr. Buckingham’s Lectures on the Middle Ages. Mr. Letcester F. A. Buckingham delivered, last ove: ing, at Clinton Hall, the fourth lecture of bis course ; the immediate subject selected for consideration being the extent to which the Bible was read and studied by the monks and clergy, and rendered by them acces- sible to the people. The announcement of this topic, and of the peculiar views which it was the intention of the leoturer te maintain, attracted a very large audi- ence,which has gradually increased in numbers at every svocesssive lecture he bas given ; and it was not di! cult to perceive that # very strong impression was created by the novel, striking, voluminous, and ove: whelming testimony which he adduced on this inte- reeting question, casting an entirely new hght on the religious condition of the middle ages, aud proving most satisfactorily the truth of the opinions it was presepted to suppert. After yations asso the mature of the ex; the investigation shouid be commenced, Mr. Backing- ham proceeded to the consideration of the first point to be examined--the porsession of the scriptures by the monks and clergy. was not left to their own individual choice ; it wes a matter of pesitive compul- sion ; for the canons of the church required that every priest, prior to his ordination, should posseas certain portions of the sacred writings. Every church and monastery porsessed ec veral copies of the scriptures; the records of mediceval history, which were cited at great length, are full of notices of donations of B bles to such establishments, by both lay and clerical benefactors; and many authorities were cited to prove that it was by no means Unusual for a eingie church or monastery to of the Scriptures, Missionaries to heathen nations took with them copies of the Bibie; aad the same book was the copstant travelling companion of the monks and clergy, who were accustomed to carry it about with them in their journeyings. That they were in the constant habit of reading the Scriptures most evidence. Their study of the fathers he proved to be an indirect reading of the Bible, since their works consisted of scriptural commentary, largely inter- spersed with scriptursl quotations; but they were ulso mostdiligent in reading the Bible for themselves. The monastic rules referred them to that volume as the best guide to a virtuous and holy life; the precepts of saints and the canons of councils pointed to it as the fittest theme for their study and meditation; and Shenae actice was in perfect accordance with the ad- vice thus strongly incutcated. In their churches, the Bible was read with remarkable diligence; and private scriptural reading occupied a large share of their at- tention. The monks of various orders were com- pelled, by the rules of their founders, to commit the Psulms, and, 1m some instances, the whole of the New Testament, to memory; and many instances were cited of individuals who exceeded even these re- quirements, and cultivated an equally familiar ao- quaintance with other portions of the sacred volume. | This reading and committing to memory, was accom- panied by a careful study of the Scriptures, The writing of commentaries.occupied a large portion of their time; their sermons and homi: were full of biblical quotations, and their tone of thought and style of language were eminently Scriptural; and har- | monies ‘conoordances of their production, yet re- main, and evidence very advanced acquaintance with Scriptural knowledge. ‘They were equally assi- duous in multiplying copies of the Bible; and very many of these are still in preservation, although the custom which then prevailed of binding Bibl portions of Scripture, in gold and silver plate ded with gems, exposed them to greater peril thi other books during the ravages of predator: Special regulations were made to secure the utmest excellence in this dvpartment of their labor; and some individuals are peculiarly commemorated by mo- nastic biographers for the astonishing fruits of their diligence in multiplying copies of the Scriptures. Mr. Buckingham then proceeded to examine the efforts made by the monks and clergy to render the Bible accesible to the laity. Of course they could not 80 overcome the circumstances of the age as to reu- der it possible for every man to possess a Bible; zealous as they were they cou!d not perform impossi- bilities ; the utmost that could be expected of them was that they should make the best use of the means actually within their reach. The church in those ages opposed no obstacles to the reading of the Scrip- ture#; on the contrary, her most strenuous efforts were devoted to the encouragement of this practice, which was declared to be most conducive to spiritual perfection. Mr. Buckingham entered intoa lengthen- ed and eloquent vindication of the church in the middle ages, against these aspersions, and pointed to her universal practice, in many respecte, as an evi- dence of her real feeling towards the Scriptures. In the earliest ages, translations were made of the Bible into French, Angio-Saxon, English, Gaelic, Gothic, German, Italian, Bohemian, Arabic, Arment Russian, which were edly mede for tl benetit cf the Inity, as he proved by many authoriti | ‘The spiritual teachers urged their flocks to purs reading of the Scriptures, as the best guard against temptation, and the surest nelp to virtue. Books of preyer and meditation, contisting of selected extracts from the Bible. appropriate to various circumstances, were composed by the monks for the use of the laity; the gospels were read and explained from the altar in the native languece; laymen often gave Bibles to churches and monasteries, and bequeathed copies of Ube scriptures to their chilaren ; in the monastic libra- | ries, which were open and accessable to ail, Bibles were fuund in abundance; and it was a favorite | work of charity to bequeath Bibles to be chained in the churches for the use of the people. In the monas- tie schools the study of the soviptures formed a prin- | cipal feature of the course ofeducation; by kings aud | Doubles the reading of the Bible was pursued with zeal and assiduity ; and no means were left unemployed to mark the veneration with which all classes regarded the sacred volume. We have been compelled to content ourselves with a mere outline of the matters treated of in Mr. Bucking- bam’s lengthened and brilliant lecture. It would be | Vain to attempt to — to our readers, in the neces- sarily circumscribed limits of this report, any of the evidence by which he sustained various proposi- ut it was most abundant, curious, and con- in its character. In maintaining views so diametrically opposed to the general current of popt lar o| ym, be naturally labored under the greatest dies ntagel rooted prejudice had to be attacke but it is due to him to say, that, throughout the whole dis- he never, for a moment, departed from the dis- par }e and gentlemanly tone of acholar-like cour- tesy which has characterised his previous lectures, Each position he maintained was supported by the citaticn of mumerous and overwhelming testimonies; and if there were any present who did not fully concur with him in his conclusions, they could not fait to be struck by the new interesting views which he pio to them, of the spiritual condition of our an- cestors. On Tuesday evening, Mr. Buckingham will deliver the concluding lecture of this course, in which he seg to adduce come further testimony with regard to the Bible in the middle ager, after the invention of Printing; and to add some observations on the pollti- eal and social features presented by that period of history. We have never, on any occasion, witnessed, in this city, so large an assembly of scholars, divines, and literati, of all classes and creeds; and we wers gratified to see, from the large attendance of the gentler sex, that the beauty and fashion of our city felt an equally lively interest in euch topics. As the room may be inconveniently led om Tuesday next, we would suggest to the eloquent lecture the propriety of giving his closing lecture in a more capacious building Gxn. Taytor’s Letter To Santa Anna.—The New Orleans Bulletin has had an opportunity of ‘eing the original of the celebrated letter from Gen. 4 glee to Santa Anna, writtenon the fleld of Buena Vista, in reply to the summons of Santa Anna, to a! render with his army. It is in the form of note, being on a folded half sheet of letter paper. pencil, written by Major, Col. BI Gen Taylor. The writing is very legi the regular open hand of Col, Bliss, and with ¢ strongly marked signature of Gen. Taylor. There nothii ither in the note or signature, that in cater but, on the contrary, judging from the gene ce of it, we should say that both th writer oF of it, were “as calm as # summe: morning,”’ when it was Col, Bliss telis the editor of the Bulletin that he wrote it on the top of his pen ag he P, placed on his knee, sitting on a bank of earth, Zaylor dictating the tenor of it, and that the latter did not +! . @8 reported, on horseback, but that he was standing by the side of his horse, (Old White: id laid the paper on the saddle, and signed with pencil with whicn he (Col. Bliss) wrote it. brought this document from Mexico, came tin the steamer from Vera Cruz with Mr. Ciifford, or minister. He obtained it in the city of Mexico, and intends to have it elegantly framed for preservation, as he values it very highly. Though the letter is familiar to all our readers, we give the following verbatim copy from the original Heapquaatens, Army or Occurat! Near Buewa Vista, Feb. 22d, 1848, Sir:—Iu reply to your note of this date, summoning me to surrender my forces at discretion, | beg lea say, that I decline acceding to your request. With high respect, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, TAYLOR, ing in Chiet, Rosrsry—Excitina Discovery.—On Monday night last, the canal boat Buttender, lying at one of our warehouses; was burglariously entered, anda trank taken from on board. Suspicion at once rested om & negroanda delicate looking white boy whoaceom- panied him, who had been lounging around the gro- ceries and taverns during the day, and who had rather mysteriously disappeared toward evening. A warrant was accordingly issued on Wednesday morning, and in @ short time both the negro and lad were arrested. The negro appeared to take the matter quite imdif- ferently, while the lad manifested considerable anxiety. Upon taking the latter into a room separate from that oceupled by the negro, facte were elicited which led to the recovery of the lost property, and also to tl tounding discovery that the youthful white priaot was a female, who had adopted the habiliment in which she then eres a f the negro, with whom she had been in company for some four or fi It appears that the girl was formerly from Sher te) State, from which she had been worki t the house of Mrs, Hopkins, 24 Pi street, where she saw and became mored of tt negro, who persu: her to adopt the regalia of t! “lords of creation,’ and bire out on the o: bo 8, lrona, as cook, upon which he himself was also em- ployed, ' On Saturday night last, the boat upon which Ubsy were employed was run into and sunk between this place and Palmyra, and the interesting pair were thus thr out of employment, which has resulted in the facts above stated, The negro'’s name is Godfrey Leonard ; he was formerly s waiter on the packet boat Gan . The name of the girl we have not iearned, Up to the hour of goivg to press mo farther facts are eilelted by the examination. Wo trust that the sable kuight, a» well as his guilty paramour, may meet the reward which they so justiy merit.—Newark (Vuyne Co) Democrat. porsers very many separate eopies of various portions | iduously, was demonstrated by a variety of | | with TELEGRAPHIC INTTLLIGENCE, lore of the Trememious Gale at Guattato Berravo, Nov. 30—8 P, M, Our city was visited this morning with s tremendous gale from the southwest. It began about two o'oi «ik and raged with fearful violence, creating the utmoat consternation among the citizens, who were aroused from theirslumbers. In front of the city, the wharver were completely inundated, and thousands of dollara’ worth of merchandise has either beon swept away or damaged by the flood. The shipping suffered more or less injury. The Baptist Church and several dwolling houses were unroofed, chimneys blown down, ®iderable damage, other wise 10ne from che et storm; but, most fortunately, I hear of no lives being lost. It is impossible to tell what the damage has been along the coast. The President’s Message. Wasninoron, Deo. 1, 1848. The government has rade a-:an;: ucuis to forward the President's Message to the North. New Mall Arrangement. Wasninarom, Deo, 1, 1848. The fostmaster General has arranged to withdraw the government mail frou the Cr ke Bay route, and will place it again on the Potomac, (:he old reute,) to commence on the 4th inst. Wasnincron, Deo. 1, 1848, General Gaines is at present in this city, ‘Trial for Murder—Fire, Pirtsnurcu, December 1—10 P. M, The trial of Me nkey, the watchman who shot White, has rasultcd in a v rdict of not guilty, The large female seminary in this city, was destroyed by jire yesterday, during the session hours, The pupils barely escaped with their lives. Market: Pitrssuran, Nov 30, 1848, Flour—The market is unfavorably affected by qu: tities in bad order. Sales at $3.94 to $4 for bra itendy trade di \d; but large sales could ni be effeoted without concession. Wheat—No sales to- day of apy moment; buyers are asking concessic the last sales ‘at 74 to 76 cts. Corn is heavy, and ‘a few sales were made at 29}¢ to 31 cents, according to quality. Barley—The demand is fair, and prices are 't 57 to 59 ots. Oats—Sales at 25 to 27 ots. per Rye, 41to 43 cts. Rye Flour $8 18 to $3 25. bushel. Provisions—There is a firm market generally, without any particular activity. Sales of hams at 6 to 6%. 8 1000 Sides at 4 to 434. and Shoulders at 4t0 45 cents. Sales of ch at 53g to 6 ots., and butter at 73g to 8 ots. Groceries—Sales of Rio coffee at 6% to 7% ots.; N. O. sugar 5 to 535; N.O. molasses at 30 cte, The business doing is toa fairextent. Fish without change. Plenty in market, and fair sales, Lead— Sales of He at $4 25 to 4 37}4 for western. There are about ox feet water in the channel, The weather is very unpleasant city Intelligence. Wasnincton Marxet.—In the Board of Alderme: on Monday evening last, a resolution to rsbuild an extend Washington Market was present-d und ra- ferred to the appropriate committee. The prerent condition of that great depot, of provision. is indeed very bad, and a favorable action of the Common Coua- cil, would but answer the wishes of the whole commu- nity, It now lookmonly like « slaughter house, and so completely is it constantly filled that it is exceedingly unpleasant to pass through it. The building is dilapi- dated, and while every other market in the city has been thoroughly repaired, that still retains its old look. That the market is to small for the business, no one will doubt. All the principal business of tha ciry in that line is there enacted, and yet it is even less in size than eo market, at the confluence of the Bowery dnd Third and Fourth avenues. Complaints are continually being made that the market is 1: cient for the business, and calls have been made the Corporation that it may be increased ia ‘When it was constructed it was su‘ficiently since that time the city has increased, and there now no good depot for the sale of the innumerable quantities of provision which are daily coming in.— ‘vhere is'no luxury which may not first be found at Washington market,and the citizens from every section of the city, however distant, are sure to go there, sat! fied that they can get whatever they desire. It is the great receptacle of all the trade of the Hudson river, and for the vegetables from the more Southern States, all ot whioh is piled, in admirable confusion, all over the market. Being the principal market of the city, large, and kept in proper or- Its present state is one of the great causes why at is it should be sufficient) der. ions, vegetables and fruits found in the 8 of speculators. Several bo: ve, and upon inquiry it is discovered t! all the stands are occupied, leaving the owners of their cargoes no other alternative but to make the best dispo nich wholesale, or letthe articles] become worthless. ‘There is always a speculator on hand who will purchase, and sell to others frem the different markets, who again sell them to the retail dealers, and when they come into the hands of the consumer, he has to pay them profits on the first cost. This has become a great, and evident!: just ground of complaint among the consumers. {ft there was ample room at Washington market, there is every probability these glaring impositions upon the community would cease. The stands could be taken by the first dealers, and the retail to smaller dealers would enable them to sell at but a fraction above the first cost, and at least fifty per cent less than what consumers now have to pay. In the single «:ti- cle of cabbage, at any of the upper mar «ts, they will bring $8 per hundred, while they may be bought at the depot for $1 hundred. This wou d seem to be trifling, but it will be recollected that the article ismuch used among the poorer classes, and Increase of two hui dred per cent upon the first why the Common heuld act prompt; id make the necessary improvement. In point of of jency in the market re- gulations, this city is behind every other of nitudein the Union, while, as in almost avers thing else, it should be foremost. ee Trave or New Yora.—It is almost in- over, 800 barrels ported tothe western cities during the fall. cost amounted in the aggregate to $186,750. this, itis estimated that an equal amount is expended Le ate same article for city consumption, making $373,500. Finx.—A fire broke out yesterday mo.ning, in a shed in the rear of No. 104 West Seventeenth street, whioh was put out with trifling damage. bf List or Fines,—The following is a list of all the fires which ocourred in the olty, during the month of No- vember, as compiled from the reports of the New York ral 3— jov. 8.—Astor House. Trifli ing. Nov. 3.—Three story brick, 21 Front street. Par- tially destroyed. 4 Nov. 9, ‘wo story brick, 60 Amos street. Trifling. Nov. 9.—Three story brick, 247 West 18th street. T: fling. Nov. 10 —Two story brick, Antsony street, near ‘West Broadway. Destroyed. Nov. 15.—Brick stable, rear of 256 West 17th street. Destroyed. Nov. 18.—Three story brick 17244 Bowery. Trifling. Nov. 19.—Murphy’s stables, 27th street and 3d ave- nue; three two story wooden houses; thrée story brick church and parsonage ; three story brick sohool house, bf 1 A two story wooden church adjoining. All stroyed. Nov. 19.—Two two story brick, and-five two wooden houses, corner of Bowery and Broome All destroyed. Stone church, 360 Broome street.— Damaged considerably. Nov. 19 —Two two story wooden, anda stable corner tro; Three story of 35th street and 8th avenue—destroyed. brick adjoi 4 pee. destroyed fe stable, rear of 103 West 17th street. Tremey brick, corner of 32d street and j Three stery brick, Tear of 150 Fult yn street. Partially destroyed, Nov, 26.—Two story brick, rear of 187 Grand street. Trifiny ‘Two story brick, 20 Clark street. Trifling. Three story brick, 25 Spring street. Tri- . St 28 —Three story brick, 1431; Greenwich street, ng. Polat 28.—Three story brick, 338 Sixth street. Tri- ng. Nov. 20.—Three Ling f brick, 40 14th street. Tri- fling. Making a total of 19 fires during the month. Tue. Weatner.—The weather during the whole of yesterday, gave every indication of an approac! sterm. The wind was damp and cold, 80 001 nued up toa late hour last night. There was neither snow nor rain, but every prospect for one or the other before morning. AnoTHER aiokin 15 Fhovsne eee little exelte- ment was creat im street, yesterday, respeoti: the sudden disappearance of one of the active stoek brokers, who, it ap has been entrusted with some few thousand dollars, for the pury of transferring some r&ilroad stooks but instead of so doing the money has been transferred into his own pocket. How the matter will terminate remains yet to be seen; but we suppoee it will be settled up om the “ teue ”’ principal Gen. Sam Hoveron.—We met the stalworth figure ot the hero of San Jancinto, on the streets yester- day, shortly after his arrival here, en route for Wash- ii nm. TI sh more than three soore ts—years toe fail of oxeitoment, crowded with irriny have passed manners 16 Nor has he lost all the eccentricity for er been distinguished, His dress was quaint ii eme, and betokened more the frontier farmer bunter, than the grave and reverend senator. brown frock coat, with pantaloons to seamed with biue velvet, a ceal-skin cap, and pei tied white cravat,a faded straw-colored shad-bul eatin vest, ‘all buttoned up before,’ aad huge shit rofties, not sufficient, how er, te conoeal the hand! of @ large butcher's or hunter's knife, which extend from inside pocket, made up the costume of thi able and remarkable man. Gen. Rusk, the oolieag of G Houston, is also in the oity —New Orteaw Detta, Nov. 22. ‘The Baton Rouge ette, Of the 18th alt., a; of the svgar crop in that vicinity as of a superior q! lity