The New York Herald Newspaper, December 11, 1848, Page 2

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Dee. 15,840 copies t: 20112" « Deo. 10, Sunday... s.ersesseeseee ee 15,600 copies, ‘The publication of the Herald commenced yesterday at 20 minutes past 8 o'clock. and finished at § o’clook. Circulation of the other Leading Morning Journals, Courier and Enquirer, (daily). 4.800 Journal of Commerce. 4800 Daily Express «8,500 Trib 11,600 + 24,600 corrected on The California Gold Manla—Its Probable Effects. The gold mama rages with intense vigor, and is carrying off its victums hourly and daily. Pre- parations for emigration to the land of promise and gold, on the most extended scale, are being made, and ships, freighted with all the necessary articles of life, are being got in readiness at all our ports, and will sail with all expedition for Monterey and San Francisco. The cholera 1s entirely over- looked 1m this new excitement, and the gold fever 8 carrying off more victims than that dread dis- ease. Veseels are about to sail from all the Atlan- tic ports,and our young men—including mechanics, doctors, lawyers, and we may add, clergymen— are taking leave of old associations, and embark- ing for the land ot wealth, where the only capital required for making a fortune 1s a spade, a sieve, or tin colander, and a small stock of patience and ndustry. ‘The great question in connection with this sub- ject 1s, what effect will these vast discoveries of gold have on the United States? The effect will, we think, be favorable, not only to this country, but to the world at large. The result of the dis- covery of the mines in New Spain was to give a stimulus to the commerce of the world, although it ruined Old Spain. But that happened three cen- turies ago, and the people of that country were not, in those days, nor are they at present, imbued with the epirit of euterprise, energy, and activity which characterize the people of this country. Those of our country who rush madly and wildly into the speculation, may be unfortunate in their golden anticipations ; but the prosperity of the country at large will be promoted, we think, by these discoveries, beyond a question. Gommerce, with all its abundant blessings, will be extended to a region cemparatively unknown previous to this period. The aboriginal inhabitants of this hitherto wild and uncultivated part of the conti- nent, will become consumers of manufactures and in return for what they consume, they will give the wealth which they gather from the soil and streams of their country. This addition to the wealth of the world will stimulate commerce and manufactures, here and elsewheze, and especially inthis country. The effect of this will be to raise California from a state of nature to a point of industry never dreamt of. A shorter medium of communication with that distant part of our terri- 1ory must of necessity be adopted; and if the wealth of that country is not very much exaggerat- ed, we must build a railroad, to connect it with the eastern shores of the continent, before five years. These will be the immediate eflects of these grand discoveries in California. But what will be its ultimate efiects ! That this country will be ruined by these discoveries, provided they are as wonderful as they are represented to be, as old Spain was from a similar state of things, three @uturies ago, we do notthink. The merchandise which will be required in exchange for this wealth, can be furnished by ourselves, on accoun of cur geographical position, on much better terms than any other country could produce them. In this way, therefore, we would be gainers by the discovery; and the settlement of California with an enterprising and active population, togethe: with the facilities offered by the commodious harbors in that part of our territory, and its being incorporated into our Union, would ina short time open a market to usin Asia and China, which has hatherto, to a very great ex- tent, been unoccupied by ws, and monopolized by other nations. Let that great mart be brought to our own doors, as it would be by thesetuement of California, the building of cities, &e., on our Western coast, and the establishment of steam- ships on the Pacific, and the trade of,those densely populated countries will as naturally fall under our control as that water will find its level. The me- diate effects, therefore, of these discoveries, will be to enrich this country in a remarkable degree, and to give full vent to that sprit of enterprise so characteristic of our peop'e. The country will accordingly prosper, in an unprecedented degree, for many years to come; but ultimately there must be a revulsion—a moat terrible revulsion—one that will eflect countries which are covered with debt, much more than it will this Property will increase in price, bat not in value. ‘The intrinsic worth of a house oru farm will remain the same, because they cont:ibute to man's want So with every thing else of the kind. Gold and silver will, however, depreciate, because their only value con- sists intheir scarcity. Jet the quantity of gold or silver now in the world be multiplied to any ex~ tent, and its value will depreciate in a similar ratio, because it 1s valuable only on accuunt of its scarcity. The more plentiful 1t becomes, therefore, the cheaper it will become; while the value of houses, merchandise, and property of all kinds, which are required for the subsistence and luxury of mankind, and which alone constitute real wealth, will be of the same intrinsic value as they were before, although it may take twice, or perhaps three times, as much of the precious metals to purchase them, under the new state of things, as it did under the old. It is evident, therefore, that those who take time by the forelock, and purchase property neces- sary for man’s use and wants, at the present valu- ation of gold, would, in the course of a few years, as far at least as the accumulation of gold goes, be ¥ast gainers by the operation, Others, however, will be losers; for example, the annuitants in England, who receive three or three and a half | percent on money invested in the funds. That amount of interest would, in the event of these discovenes in California being as great as they are represented to be, reduce them from compara- tive affluence to poverty ; tor gold, becoming more plenty, would become cheaper, and seven per cent would be then no more valuable in exchange for | the commodities of life than three and a halt per cent is now. ‘These are some of the views which the accounts from California have suggested to our minds. As for the immediate effects which they will have upon the United States, there can be little doubt, we think, of their being favorable, and that a sur- prising stimulus will be given to every branch of our industry. The Report of the Chief of Police. A few days since, his Honor Mayor Havemeyer transmitted to the Common Council a report of the Chiet of Police on the operations of the Police Department for the last six months. It is a curious document, and gives a pertect picture of the state of society in this metropolis, as well as of the workings of the new police system. The total number of arrests during the period above named, amounts (o the large number of fourteen thousand two hundred and eight, as will appear by the fol- lowing list, which we extract from the report :— Revont or Persons ArrnewenveD, Mave TO THE CHIEF oF Pouice, FROM THE Finest oF May TO THE THIRTY- FIRST Day oF OcTonen, 1848, INCLU ATGON, 6 ones cee veece Assault, with intent to kill. Assault and Battery Attempt at Rape. . 11 Attempt to Steal... ... me Attempt at Burglery . er Abandonment. . Burglary : Bigamy. 2... Battardy....... Constructive Larceny Disorderly Conduct. . Dererters...... mbezzlement. . aped Convicts from Penitentiary. . ‘orgery .. ‘ Peete Ww Fighting in Streets + 176 False Pretences. . .. 22 Grand Larceny + 269 Infanticide .. . se Incest... . oe ae Insanity. .*. . 189 Intoxication ; 6,613 Indecent Exposure of Person 32 Keeping Disorderly Houses. . Biel Murder. ..... . eat Manslaughter... sa... esses eee 1 Miscellanecus Felonies and Misdemeanors . 66 LS ee ara 5 Petit Larceny ‘ 1,274 Pickpookets..... s+. s+. 9 Passing Counterfeit Money 29 Prostitutes . : 227 Robbery in 14 Receiving Stolen Goo 16 Suspicion of Larceny 238 Suspicion of Burglary 12 Seduction 1 Vagrancy . Violation of Corp eee On Warrants by Policemen not attached to co Total. ......eeeee On looking over this report, we find that it con- tains some very curious and interesting facts, which, we have no doubt, will be entirely new to our readers. The principal one 1s, that for the last six months the extraordinarily great number of sixteen thousand nine hundred and seven per- sons have been, at their own solicitation, accom. modated with lodgings at the several station houses, scattered throughout the city. This is very strange, indeed. It thus appears, that in addition to the persons who are provided for in the Alms House, this great number have acknow- ledged themselves to be destitute of a home. We are credibly informed, that many of this descrip- tion of persons are well educated, a great many of them well dressed, and men who, from their out- | lines, it would be supposed were in rather com- tortable circumstances. This 1s a feature of New York society which has hitherto escaped the no- tice of the press, as well as of the public, andit shows the truth of the old proverb, that one halt of the world knows not how the other halt lives. In his communication to the Common Council, Mayor Havemeyer suggests certain alterations in the police system, which he thinks would be at- tended with good results. One of these is, that as the department is now managed, police officers. are liable to be dismissed on every change of jury to society, and a violater, instead of a pro- tector, of the rights of the citizen. If, alter paying some attention to the filthy con- dition of the streets, the Common Council should, in its wisdom, give its attention to the suggestions put torward by the Mayor in this matter, we trast they will not overlook those which we have made im this article, and which, we think, are worthy of consideration, when 1 is evident that if adopted, they weuld tend to make more efficient that important branch of the city government— the Police Department. Larr vrom Havana anp tHe Paciric.—Out files of Havana papere, received per Crescent City, are to the 3d instant. They consistofthe Diarto dela Marina, the Gaceta, and Faro Industrial.— They contain but little news, either local or gene- ral. The Opera seems to engréss much attention at Havana, and they are positively bewitched by Marini, the singer; so much so that the sum of $8,000 was raised to pay the forfeit which he would meur were he not to return to London next April, so anxious are they to keep him among them. Marini, however, declines rec siving it, and states that he must keep his word with the Pata managers, but that he will return in the fall. Signora Tedesco, well known 1n this city, was about to take a benefit at the Tacoa theatre. She would sing with Marin in “Lucrezia Borgia.” By the British West India steamers, accouats frem the Pacific had been received at Havana.-- The dates are not later than those received here previously. We give some items, however,which have not been published before. From Chili the accounts are to the 29th Septem- ber. As this is the month of national festivities, all kinds of business, as well as political affairs, were dull. The ordinary sessions of Congress were not prorogued, and the existing questions pendent between Chili and Buenos Ayres had not been settled. The markets were not well sugplied. Several cargoes had arrived, but they were not sufficient to fill up the vacancies. Sivori, the violimst, gave his last concert a Valparaiso, for the benefit of the sick at the host pital there. To sum up, says the Chilian edi, 10r, the condition of this country is as follows :— Politics immovable—the government making slow teps towards improvements. In commer& every thing is inactive. The hope that government will avail itself of circumstances, keeps up a per. spective of future prosperity. for the progress ot knowledge, and the moral condition of the county, it is remarkable. From Paraguay, we learn a new incident has occurred, which will go far to render impossible any better understanding between the Argentine Republic and Paraguay. It is as follows:— The extensive and important island of Apipé, in the Parana, which, according to the few data we possess, indubitably belongs to the Argentine Re- public—if not entirely, at least one-half of it—was some time since thoroughly explored by citizens from Corrientes. On the 15th May last, a party made their appearance on the island, and ordered all residents and laborers on it peremptorily to jeave within three days. This order was issued by the government of Paraguay, and was most migorously carried out: so that many works, just commenced, were abandoned, and all the capital invested lost. These details are given in a letter dated Corrientes, 14th June, and written by one of hose who were expelled. Another letier states that the Governor of Cornentes has written an ac- count of the whole transaction to Rosas, and is waiting orders from him as to how he is to act. From the Ecuador, we learn that they are on the brink of a civil war. It seems that there was a combination between certain Ecuadorian exiles in New Grenada and in Peru, to unite and invade the Ecuador gt her northern and southern frontiers and revolutionise the country. The Peruvian authorities, having been warned 1n time of the projects of the refugees, took steps to frustrate their designs. When the Granadian exiles, in num. ber some 150 only, under the command of one Guer- rero, passed over the northern frontier, they found themselves unsupported, and in less than eight days they were completely vanquished, and pursued tothe frontiers again. Immediately they re-enter- | ed New Granada, the authorities there secured their persons, to prevent their again disturbing the peace of the Ecuador. Quiet was thus again restored. The difficulties in the southern part of Peru had all been quelled. Bolivia, according to all accounts, 18 1n a precari- ous position. The question of boundary with Peru has not been settled, but was in the hands of com- missioners. The President’s message to Congress, on the 6th August last, is spoken of as a vague, dis- cursive nt ; and the report of the Secretary of St 48 termed “a mere exposition of the absolute want of resources of the present adminis- tration of Kolivia.” The cabinet ministers were parties in the city government, and persons of in- experience substituted in their places, which must affect the efficiency of the system. ‘This 18 vei good, as far as it goes ; but it does not reach root of the evil. We have repeatedly urged reform ourselves, but in a more extended sense, and coupled with another reform which 1s equal importance, viz.: an alteration in the system of the nomination of policemen. At pret sent the nominating power is vested in the Alder men of the several wards. We all know the tricks, and artifices, and corruption which some- times characterize the efforts of gentlemen who have secured their nominations as Aldeymen, to be elected; although, as we stated a day or two since, there must be some secret way by which those unpaid gentlemen caa reimburse themselves for their time and labor in carrying on the city government; else they would not be so anxious for the office. We have learned from a source which is entitled to credit, that candidates for Aldermen have, on many occasions, made bargains with persons in their wards who were desirous of join- ing the police, to the effect that if they would use their influence in securing the election of such Aldermen, the Aldermen, in return, after their election, would use their influence to have them appointed as policemen. This, we are informed, ig the system at present in operation; and when we reflect on its tendency, and the ‘evil results to which it must necesgarily lead, the wonder is that the police aepartment is as efficient as it is. It is evident that it should be broken up as speedily as possible. As long as itis permitted to exist, the police department will be occupied to a great ex- tent with low, paltry, pot-house politicians. To get rid of it, we would suggest, as we have done on a former occasion, that there shall be a board of examiners, composed of a certain number of members of the Common Council, of both partier, whose duty it will be to receive applications for ofhee inthe police, and to examine into the character and qualifications of applicants, throw ing aside the question of what their political opinions may be; for they have nothing to do with the duties of policemen. If the appointing power were taken away in this way, and the Mayor’s suggestion adopted, we have no doubt that the police department would be much more efficient than it now 1s. We do not mean to say that, as the department ie at present organised, ull of the police officers are of the character which we have described : so far from that, we are satisfied that there are many respectable and honorable men in it—men who are in every respect competent to discharge the duties and responsibilities which reston them. The office of a policeman has its responsibilities : im him must necessarily be vested a certain amount of discretionary power, which he must be capable of exercising, not to the injury of the citizen, but to his benefit and that of the community. Let that power be placed in the hands of a man who, by want of education, know- jedge, or experience, 18 incompetent to use it properly, and that man directly becomes an ia- at variance, and all eyes were directed towards Santa Cruz, as the fittest man, for the es, to assume the executive chair. © Mint ix New Yorx.—That part of the Presi- ‘dent’s message in which he recommends the es- ‘Yablishment of a branch mint in the city of New York, was received with a great deal of satistac- tion in this city, and has been warmly commend- ed by men of all parties. The y discussed and agitated for a ; and on alt sides—with the exception, | ‘ Philadelphia and Charleston—it has been univer- sally acknowledged that the organization of such an institution in the commercial metropolis of the country, was loudly called for. This opposi- tion from Philadelphia arses from the fact that there i ady a mint there ; and it is supposed that blishment of another in New York: would with its operations. That from Charleston arises from a similar cause, The peo- ple of that region are desirous of having a branch mint in their midst, and fear if one be érected in New York, their chi one will be lessened. This 18 the only opposition that has ever been manifested towards having a mint in New York; and when we consider the spirit which dictates it, it certainly amounts to little, especially when it 18 recommended by the Presi- dent of the United States. We trust onr representatives in Congress will see that this matter be not allowed to pass over to another session. It would be advisable, we think, for the commercial community to call a meeting, and express their feelings in the matter In a proper way. Srate or Parties in tne House or Reresenta- tives.—The present House of Representatives in the Thirtieth Congress, now in session, is nomi- nally divided thus—Whigs, 115 ; democrats, 113 ; abolition, 1, (Tuck of New Hampshire tive, 1, (Levin of Pennsylvania.) The free soil men, taken from both political parties, and includ- ing Mr. Tuck of N. H., stand thus: Wilmot, of Pennsylvania, Lord, of New York, sees 8. Lawrence, of New York... Starkweather, of New York, Colline, of New York. . Palfrey, of V assachusetts. ‘Tuck, of New Hampehire. Greeley, of New York. . Giddings, of Ohio..... Root, of Ohio... . Crowell, of Ohio. . It thus appears that no less than elev n members of the House of Representatives are free soil men, and consequently hold the balance of power. Tue PresipentiaL Evecrion 1x France.—The election of the first President, of the French re- public, by univereal suffrage, took place yester- day, and in about three weeks we shall know who has been selected as the executive of that great country, for the next four years. The result will no doubt be looked for with great interest. Our readers will find in to-day’s paper, Cavaignac’s manifesto, he being, as our readers are aware, one of the prominent candidates for that high office, Itwan interesting document at this time. Tur Cno.Era.—' approach and probable prevalence of the Asiatic cholera is one of the promment tepics of the day. Will it become epidemic? How can it be guarded against? and what is the best mode of treatment, in case of attack 1—are questions which are asked with more than ordinary interest, by all classes and in all places. In reference to the first quere, all that can be said is, that without doubt quite a number of cases have occurred at Staten Island; and, as the destroyer 1s taking his walk round the world, it 1s not improbable that we may be visited now, as we have been before. As tothe best mode of guard- ing against its ravages and preventing attack, it 1s generally conceded that persoas should avoid a change of diet, provided they have heretofore lived reasonably, and avoided dissipation. It is well known that persons having been for a long time used to an economical sea diet, are generally subject to indisposition on their changing that forthe more varied and liberal accommodations of the tables on shore; or, as seamen term it, the use of * soft tack.” The stomach having long been accus- tomed to a peculiur use of its offices, will not submit with impunity to change. A change being made, temporrry disorder follows, and, if the at- moephere be intectious at the time, the functions of the skin are necessarlly deranged, and the physical system is in imminent danger from the intection likely to be inhaled into the lungs and received through the pores. Hence the consis- acy of wearing warm and cleanly covering next the skin; for instance, woollen under clothes, changed frequently. As to the last question—that concerning treat. ment of patients—let quackery be eschewed, and let no person fail to call in the best medical advice possible. No science has been more thoroughly studied and better illustrated to its real students, tham-the science of medicine, and it is but re@ gonable to suppose that the phenomena of disease are more intelligible to regular bred physicians than to empincs and adventurers. No doubt many especially with epidemics. It may not be amiss to state here, that it 1s generally conceded that a garret is preferable to a basement, as being naturally more dry, and therefore free from one of the inducing cages to cholera, It will be seen by reference to our column of city news, that the city authorities have com- The decrease in the number of cases at Quaran- of the scourge from our shores for the present; and the frost, which must now soon come to purify the atmosphere, may bring us a merciful exemption from a further visit of the dreadful plague. News From Evrorg.—To the hour of going to press this morning, we had received no tidings of the steamship Canada, now in her sixteenth day from Liverpool. She willno doubt arrive in the course of the day. Fashionable Intelligence. Whether the ceason upon which we are just now en- tering is to bea really gay one, is, perhaps, at the pre- cent time, too preblematic to warrant an assertion; but the indications are certainly favorable. We already hear of several splendid parties, fancy dress balls, house warmings, ete. The costumers are all as busily engoged as they can possibly desire, and some of them are actually refusing any more orders until after the holidays. There area number of causes which may lead to festivities,and among them is the fact of the approaching change of administration. There is much capital tobe made; many who would fain be consi- dered good fellows—persons derirous of gaining such influence as may lead to their appointment to places of trust and profit under government—these indivi- duals, whether they can afford it or not, will, in all probability, give parties, balls, and other agreeable en- tertainmente, These, having taken an initiatory step, will probably be followed by quite a number of individuals who would not be outdone in the matter, and hence must, of necessity, follow suit; then there everything, and theee must also give their entertain- ments to their friends: others there are who will fol- low the tyrant fashion, and give a bal masque, because their neighbors have invited them; and so many causes conspiring, many affairs of the kind will come of. The entertainment of distinguished strangers will add a mite. So we see that, maugre the California gold fever, the approaching cholera, and the dirty streets, we are likely to come upon lively times enough for the cooks, confectioners, tailors, hair dressers, musicians and miliners. The Opening of Grace Church, Brooklyn. This beautifuledifice was opened for public service yesterday, for the first time. It is of Gothic and Mo- taic architecture, and constructed of brown freestone- The exterior presents a very plain appearance, though extremely neat and uniform. The interior is finished Jn black walnut, and while it is plain in appearance, it is rich and beautiful. In the north end of the church is the chancel, which is most beautifully finish. ed, while the altar is d by any of the d more wealthy chure! In the south end immediately over the tones fulland sweet.— PI ight sexta- The windows are of stained glass, of autiful patterns, especially the large cemtre one in the north end. ‘was a very large congregation present on the of the opening of the church for worship, , notwithstanding the heavy rain. The Rev. pastor, preached from the following pas. | e: * Hitherto the Lord hath fe ped if thi [sored mercy of God,in by-gone di istory of the church. He said that in entering the church two principal objects were in view ; the first to provide, as Meyer, aires ), & place might worship aswell as the rich, been poesia soar a6 one-third of the church were free, while the second object was to erect the building without debt. He was py to say that there was only a debt of $6,000 upon h, which he hoped would be liquidated by the fale o je pows. It had been but a few years since he ‘among them; they were then worshipping in another house, and the con, jation small ie feeble, but, fn consequencs of the increase of the congrega- tien, it became necessary to have a larger house, and they had sucoeeded in erecting the one in which they The tower which was planned for the house would not be erected for years to come, but, without that, truly could they say, “ Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.” After the church was paid for and consecrated, they would receive an annuity of $1,000 from Trinity Church, in New York, which, with the ground rent of the pews, would be sufficient for all ne- cessary purpotes in supporting the church, and assist in paying for the land. From the plan they had adopted, it would require about fifteen years to have the church entirely free, with the land upon which it stands. Then the congregation could bring their children to the baptismal font, to be dedicated to God. Then, too, they could meet to be joined in the bans ; pearson and then the funeral ceremo- ny could be performed. ‘After the conclusion of the remarks of Dr. Vinton, a collection was taken up, during which time a yolun- tary was played upon the organ. Arrams iN FLoripa.—The Legislature ot Florida metat Tallahasse on the 28th ult. In the Senate, E. D. a of Nassau, was elected ident, and Charles W. Downing, secretary. In the House, B. A. Putnam, of St. Johns, was chosen speaker, and Wm. B. Lancaster, secretary, The organization being com- pleted, the message of Gov. Moseley was received and read. The financial affairs of the State are in gi condition. The receipts into the treasury, for the year ending November 1, were $56,832 72, which, add. ed to the balence on hand at the commencement of the yetr, makes s total of $60,687 82. The tures for the same period were $69 259 72, thus lea 8 balance in the treasury of $1,825 10. Krom the por- tion ofthe document which relates to the indian af- fairs of the State we make the following quotatio: Information haa recently received at this partment, from a reliable source. of the number of diane still remaining in our State. There are sup: posed to be as many as nine hundred, of all conditions, nd sexes. Of this number, one hundred ai partios nd this fact may be taken as conclusive of the tire defencelessness of population adjacent tothe ‘Indian re- servation. “Their frequent excursions into the adoring ntry, sometimes a hundred miles within the settle- h fear and suspici gmong the wi id nal disse; belonging to the latter, is ‘immediately, a properly, attributed to roving bands ot such! be the facts, are removed or re- strained within their precinots, we have guaranty that another war may not be begun at any moment,” lives have been lost by trifling with disease, and | tegether with the pieces selected, will dr menced in earnest to clean the streets, even the | Sabbath being devoted to this excellent work. | dances, and the very favorite “Mysteries and Mise- tine, it is to be hoped, gives token of a recession | present engagement, are some who have marriagable daughters to be intro- | duced into, and sustained in, society; appearances are | d doing | San Antonio, and the me 1 of about 26 percent. | perform several of hag lok compositions since hi ‘Theatrical and Musical. Pank Taatne.—This evening Shakspeare's tragedy of Richard ILI. will commence the entertainments at this theatre, T.S. Hamblin, a great favorite, and ex- cellent tragedian, will personate the character of the stanley, and the rest will be sustained by the stock company attached to the theatre. This play will be succeeded by a new and original allegorical divertise- ment, entitled“ Liberty, or the Four Quarters of the Werld,” in which the Monplaitirs, now established fa- vorites, will display every feature of their refined know- ledge of the beautiful accomplishment of dancing.— The plot of this ballet is the exposition of the progress of liberty throughout the world, which will be ably represented by Madame Monplaisir, Mille. St. Clair, M’lle. Waldgrave, and Mlle. Bulan. The amusements will elose with this beautifal piece, which will be put forwardina style of magnificence unparaileledin the production of any similar entertainment ever offered for the amusement of the public. Bowery Tueate.—Herr Driesbach and his extra- ordinary performances are creating a great excitement at this house.and well indeed they may, a8 we question if such remarkable exhibitions have ever been pre- sented before. The drama of * Mungo Park" is well arranged for the introduction of the wild beasts, and having been received with the greatest enthusiasm every evening last week, will be repeated to-night, In addition to it, Herr Driesbach will appear in a series of Living Statuary, exemplifying the pi id senti- ments of the human mind, such as Fear, Despair, Cou- rage, Dignity, Veneration, &o. &c. These portraits are all of Herr D.’s own arrangement, and the intro. duction of his ani in them will materially add to their interest. The farce of “My Fellow Clerk,” dancing by Signora Ciosca, Neri, Smith, corps de ballet, and t) romantic drame of t! and His Men,” will make up the ments. With such em nent ray there is every prospect of : Those who sh good seats bad better secure them during the day, or go early in the evening. Broapway Tuxatae. —This evening will be pre- ented one of Shakspeare’s best eomedies, “Much Ado About Nothing,” in which Mr. Richings will take the part of Benedick, and Mr. Blake that of Dogberry. ‘They will be supported by an excellent cast. This will be the commencement of a series of standard comedies, which will be brought ferward with infinite ability, and with the full strength of the company. The farce of “ Pillicoddy” will also be produced, and the bill for the evening's entertainment will be found highly attractive. The cast selected for both will embrace the names of Messrs. Dyott, Lester, Hada- way, Vache, Fredericks, Shaw, Baker, Miss F. Wallack, and Mrs. Abbott, The bill, it will be found, presents a rich combination of talent and comic house. This —— theatre enjoys a full and deserved share of public patronage, and the superb manner in which the house is fitted up, the good ventilation, and general accommodations are excellent in every spect. Natronat Tueatre.—There is a fine bill set forth tor this evening at this popular establishment, as Mr. and Mrs. Thorne perform in two dramas of great in terest, viz. “ Ella Rosenberg,” and the ‘ King and the Deserter ;? Mies Carline appears in one of her favorit® ries,” compose the entertainments. Mr. and Mra. Thorne have been most heartily received during their d during the remainder of it they will appear in variety of their most popular cha- racters. The “Mysteries and Miseries”’ will not bi | acted beyond this week, on hand that it must be . 'e | ece the National eo well supported as it is, tertainments to be met with there are equal toany in the city. The house is most comfortably arranged— | in fact, everything is made pleasant for those who | patronise it. C. Burke, the acting manager, and R. J. Jones, the stage manager, keep all things right in their departments; and we can with truth recommend the company a$a most efficient one. Mr. J. R. Scott has been permanently engaged, we understand, and will shortly make his firet appearance. A new Indian drama is in active prepataiion, Bunton’s Tea1Re.—This evening will be played, at this populer theatre, Buckstone’s comedy of “The Breach of Promise,” in which the part of Ebenezer Sudden, an old bachelor, will be personated by Mr. Bur- ton. He will be supported by # highly effective cast, consisting of the full strength and talent of the com- pany. The high reputation enjoyed by this excellent theatre, since it came into the hands of the present enterprising proprietor and director, has insured for it a decerved and extended share of public patronage, d the full houres that are nightly to be seen here are of the appreciation in which the enter. tainmente are held by the many patrons who support it. Anentirely new * indescribability,” called“ Where's Barnum?” will also be produceed this evening, in which Messrs. Burton, Brougham, Johnston, and most of the sonpen: will appear. Burton, as the Mammoth Baby, in a baby-jumper, promises to be a rich treat. A highly attractive bill, in every particular, is put forth for this evening, and it will undoubtedly draw a good jouse Guna’t’s Last Concert but one in this city will take place at the New Musical Hall, Broadway, this even- ing. It isscarcely necessary to say any thing in praise of this band, as those who attended their concerts #ince their arrival in this city, numbering many thou- ds, have already sounded their fame throughout ry ramification of society in New York. Suffice it to ay, they will, this evening, present for the amuse- ment of their patrons, the best programme ever offer- | ed to the public, and at the request of a large number of those who attended their former concerts, the; bo arri- val. “ The Indian Polka,” “ New York Quadrille,” and a splendid piece called “ General Taylor's Trium- phal March.”’ We advise all those who wish the nerves of the human frame to form their functions in the harmony which nature's system requires, to attend at these inspiriting musical entertainments, Broapway Cincvs.—Messrs, Sergeant, Carroll, Nixon, Sweet, and the entire company here, draw crowds nightly, who enjoy their extraordinary feate of eques- trian and athletic exerci: The entertainments are conducted in a manner highly creditable to the troupe, and the general fe ires of attraction reflect much in favor of the taste and enterprise of fr gaat spd Mr. Tryon. Mr. McFarland, the celebrated vaulter, asto- niched the spectators last Saturday evening. He threw no less than reventy-two somersets alternately, without resting. This is the largest number ever before turned in this city, or, we believe, iu any part of the Union. Mr. MeF. is & native of Philadelphia, and has been for several attached to the Broadway Circus, under the management of Mr. Tryon. Corporal Thompson’s benefit is fixed for Thursday evening next. Zoorocica. Haru.—Every possible improvement that could be made in the arrangements here, have been effeeted, and the collection to be found in this splendid menagerie is now seen to the best advan- tage. A eplendid band entertains the visiters ey with the performance of some of the most select ani popular sire, and those who attend the exhibition feem much gratified with the rich treat which they enjoy by spending a few hours here, Curisty’s Mivstrecs have got a fine budget of new music, jokes, &c., for this week’s concerts, and commence this evening to retail them out in their own peculiar way. are as brilliant as ever in their vocalism, and as for their musical accomplish- ments, no one will be found bold enough to insay their extraordinary merits. The present week isthe eleventh of their re-opening this searon. Mr:.opron —White’s Serenaders are in the ascend- ant bere, as the present wee! the thirteenth of their performances. They are nine in number, and a most efficient band they are. The Melodeon is well managed, and a first rate place for family parties. Camrnecy’s Minstres have created an excitement among our citi almost equal to California fever, which is now raging so intensely. To-nizht Meetsrs. Crosby and Hermann wiil sing two new songs— a new chorus from “Ernani,” and two other new songe will also be sung by the eompany. Kimberley knows how to keep the ball a moving. Tue New Onieaxs Senexavens give most admirable concerts every evening ; to use their own words, they arrange their entertainments in sucha manne! t they confidently expect a refined community will ap- prove their efforts to join elevated and classical mu: with truly chaste and healthy humor. The con consists of three parts ; in the second is intro- duced the celebrated scena from the Italian opera, and in the third the remarkable and original performances on the bones by Mr. Swaine. TrixaRarn any THE Covat or Deati.—The grand exhibition and lecture of Dr. Colton comes eaten, atthe Broadway Tabernacle, and ju from the ability of bag? pen rng the un les success he has met in r cities, and the intrinsic interest of the entertainment, we a ecaitenbe the Tabernacle will be well attended. The Ci of De is said to be one of the most magnificent paintings ever exhibited in this country. Emioration FROM CANADA TO THE UNITED STATES. —A Buflalo journal mentioned a few days since that several hundred French Canadians had lately assed though that olty jigrating to the South and ‘est. We bave he merous bands from the parishes on the south shore above Quebeo. The Journal de Quebec, of Saturday, states on what it considered good information, that upwards thousand persons have left the parish of St. Cy- n (district of Montreal) for Chicago ; that no les in cwo hundred have left the paris! nace (district of Quebec) for the same destini and two of these, after, selling their lands at have departed for the plai f illinot the ing with him £1,000, the other £800.— Qu g) Tne Santa Fe Trave.—The publication of a series of articles has been commenced in the Sen Antonio Western Texian. The object of the writer is to demonstrate the vast superiority of the route to Chihuahua and Santa Fi by Port Lava: Upper Cross-timbers the one at present travel by pendence, Mo. He sets dence to Santa Fe feom the 300 miles. lo river, ov say, in favor of Numpee or Hoos in O1110—The Ohio State Jour- nal of 1th ult., contains a comparative statement of the number and ralue of in the State of Ohio, ‘as retur: by the ussessors im 1847 and 1845. The number for last year is set down at 1.767 value, 60,706 ; this year, 1,870,777— value, 320,409, ‘The countiss which follow have the greatest number, of the whole, vi 42,636; CI ; Fairfield, 40,094. It there fr a depreciation in. the assessed Duke of Gloster—the part of Elizabeth by Mrs. Win- | City Intelligence, | THE CHOLERA AT QUARANTINE—CLEANING Tas ) STRKETS OF THR CITY ON SUNDAY, | ‘The report from the Marine Hospital is most grati- | fyirg, and will doubtlens relieve the fears of many who have, for a week past, been laboring under the most unpleasant apprehensions with regard to the appear- ance of the cholera in the city. For several days, the reports bave been more and more favorable, uti! yes. | terday,when it was announced by the health officer | that there had not been a new case, nor a death from | cboler». at Quarantine, since Friday morning. Not- | withstanding the fatality of the disorder during the | early part of Jast week, and the affirmations of the phy- | siciems, many are still disposed to doubt tay existence | of the cho'era at all at that point. I: is possible that | it may reappear; tut the probability is, there will be mo | | | | | more before next summer, Though a subject of much seriourners, it bas been amusing during the past week to see persons sending in haste for physicians, andoon- fined to their beds, supposing the cholera was upon ‘hem, when they were laboring under nothing else than fear. » There seems to be great dissatisfaction among the German emigrants at Quarantine, in consequence or being cou pelled to remain at the Marine Hospital, and the treatment which they receive, as will be seen from. the fol'owing oon munication, which we publish im justice to them:— Manne Hosrrrar, Deo. 8, 1848, Mr. Joun C, Autstapt, ‘Agent of the German Society, New York— Sik:—Tbe insupportableness of our condition em- boldens us, the undersigned, to apply to you, with the request to obtain the interference of the President of the German Society in our behalf, so that our suffer- ings may be brought to ap end, for wo cannot believe that said authority has any knowledge of our situa- ion, Among the 270 poor people sent off by the govern- ment at Havre. on the 9th ult , by the same vessel om board of which we embarked, there appeared suddenly, after having been about eight days at eva, a disorder of which before the end ot our voyage, on the 2d inst, seven persons died, and several others were sick. whi | Were brought into the Marine Hospital EK: y ger of our ship, the New York, is convinced th: is disorder has arisen solely from bad provisions. more | particularly from old flour and hams, bscause among ue. up to this day, nobody has died, nor bven seriously: indig} 4 ifthe disorder, as has been falsely proclaimed, were contageous, or, indeed, the cholera, then it is very re- markable that ‘the cabin Dassenger. ot our abip, with whom we were in daily and hourly intercou been quarantined like ourselves, and furth should hot have caught the disease, thou; rigidly separated from the Havre pe whom the disorder prevails. But we, all vigorous people, are not, like the cabin passengers, per- mitted to ig to New York ; we must keep quaran- tine at the Marine Hospital, where we are treated much worse than criminals in Ge: understand English; yet those unde! guage, and through Whom we might prayers and complaints to the princtpals of the insti- tution, kept away from us; and at midnight, we are roused from sleep, and are treated life lifeless ps under the pretext that new arrangements are ‘0 be m: We, therefore, respectfully make th» following re- quest :—That you will effect that we bs rigid 2a. rated from the Havre people ; that then we be exa- mined, and, iffound in good health, the proper authori- ties give us leave to proceed to New York. Most of us éo not intend remaining at New York, but wish to to the interior, which a delay may render impractica- ble, considering the winter is approaching, and our. means are net sufficiently large to allow us to live any length of time without earning something. Respectfully, M. BRAUN, and 89 others, Though the cholera may have disappearea, that should be no bar to the prosecution of the wo-k of cleaning the atreets of the city, and the keeping of them in such @ condition as to warrant the safety of the inbabitants, if possible. The Corporation seem to have gone to work in earnest ; for yesterday the la- borers were busily engaged. Never before has such thing occurred, that the streets were swept on Sunday; but in the Second and Third wards, the work went on in earnest. Should this determined spirit be oarried out, before another Sunday the city will be cleaner than it has been for the last five years. But the streets are not all. There are many houses in the lower wards, the cellars of which are rartially filled with water, from which issues a sickly, unpleasant amell, and which would have a greater tendency to invite disease than even the streets, Let the Health Wardens of the different wards examine every house, and re- port to the Mayor the condition of the cellars, that the owners or occupants may be required to have them cleaned at once, and chloride of lime used to drive out the foul air with which they are filled. It is diegrace- ful, under any circumstances, that any part of the city should be allowed to remain in the state the neighborhood of the Five Points is now in. That alone is sufficient, in itself, to engender pestilence ; though the cholera may have taken its departure for a season, there is every probability it will return with the spring, when this place will be the great reservoir of the disease, and spread its influence to every part of the city. Get it in the best possible condition now, and it will be easily kept clean, while, if left to remain until spring, too much time will be required to clear off the filth of years. Maver’s Orvice, Sunday, Dec. 10,1 P. j The Standing Sann‘ory Committee of the B f Health have the satis:action to report the followin ¢ letter, received from the Health Officer at Statea Toland :— Quarantine, StatEN IeLanp, December 10, 1818 His Honor tHe Maron :— No case of cholera has occurred at the Marine Hospi- tal since my last report—no death: case since Friday There has thus been one ne’ morning, and we have reason to hope that the disease is about to cease. Respectfally, ALEX. B. WHITING, Health Officer. The following letter from the Resident Physician was ordered to be published in all the papers :— New Yorx, Deo, 10, 1848. To His Honor tHE Mayor Knowing that some excitement in consequence of the existence vails in our city Asiatic cholera : fo. ‘turally- produce, I have in this way thought ¢ to inform the public, through you, that every thing has been done at Quar- antine to stay the progress of the disease. Disinfect- ants have been freely distributed throughout that es- tablishment, while every other necessary precaution has been rigidly observed. The Health Officer's re- orts for the last three days show a decided diminution in the number of new cases, which, added to the tact that the disease, thus far, having been exclusively con- fined to the Quarantine, would seem to show there was bee sht fear of its spreading beyond its present confines, But one case of cholera has, as yet, occurred in our city, and that wasa patient who had been discharged ouled from tke Marine Hospital, on Tuesday, Dec. 5th. He sickened the following day with cholera, and was immediately sent buck te Quarantine, where he died in six hours after admission. The citizens of New York may rest assured that babe? | means for their protection whieh can be devised by those entrusted with the sanatory care of this city, have been carefully attended to; and ifs caseof oho- lera shall be reported as having occurred in our city, the facts will be placed before the public without con- cealment. SETH GEER, Resid.nt Physician. ‘WM. F. HAVEMEYER, President of the Board of Qealth. TIMOTHY R. HIBBARD, Chairman. NEIL GRAY, WILLIAM ADAMS, c CLARKSON CROLIiUs, [© THEO. R. DE FOREST. bed-room, yesterday morning. 4 was in the habit of taking brandy and laudanum before going to bed, and yes- terday morning he was found ip one corner of the room, in a sitting position, quite dead. Verdict, con~ gestion ofthe brain. ' Brovoklyn City Intelligenc: At last, ee of South Brooklyn be; te show symptoms of , and bitter invectives are fre- quently applied to the originators of the nuisance which the railroad has proved to this portion of the city. Itis ‘tter of some wonder how the residents and joldersin the neighborhood have sub- property mitted 80 lo! ee — ‘ the total des- ng to the injuries th the directors has inflicted with it indifference the the Corporation s1 fe it that ; the o run their mM oa) or omoth: gh the heart. of the cit the te vicinity of the most freq 2 Whether riding or walking, o Sn not e the loss of his oye nd ciaders which en- object in the train of the engine. It that @ propssition has beon to re- evil complained ef—that is, to ry wen the ii Secrd, bad tmeky aes ‘he custom wu) jarlem roa a thore! 10 a at least, with the soot and smoke. (es to be closed toatights by enact of the Seen a ni order of ¢ sioners. The |i ted at of work to be done on the tho best boats are still on the river, the ym is more than at ang time during the summer,—bany Journal, Dec, a 2