The New York Herald Newspaper, December 16, 1848, Page 2

I, ——e NEW YORK HERALD. Sierth west corner of Fulton and Nassau ste. prenceeatar” lion de JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. JBRAID.— Three editions eve two cents ee eT ium, The MORNING. SDITION ver $7.23 per anaum, : ot A.M. ond distributed before breakfast ; wie IN EDITION can be had of the newshoys at » Ma nd the second AFTBRNOON EDITION at ie WEEKLY HERALD—Bvery Saturday, for cireula tien on the American Continent—6% cents per copy, $8 1254 per annum. Beery steam puchet day, for European circulation, ‘ounum’ teinclute the postage, uropean edition aft ‘be priewed im the Prench and guages. TERS wad ‘iptions, or with adver- arenterte bepost pad, oF the’ postage ‘wil be deducted from VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE, containing important news. | anyquarter of the world; used, will be ENTS, (renewed every morning, and to be js editions, )at reasonable ‘morning and afternoon ae TINTING of all kinds executed beautifully and with des- Ls FING Yowell the Ohes, corner of Fulton and ‘The HERALD ESTABLISHMENT is open throughout the might a2 well as day. AMUSEMENTS TSIS EVENING. PARK THEATRE-Box anp Cox—Linmarr—40 axp 50— - Ammnroan Sarom—Quanv Macepois. e—Swarns oF Lavine Bra BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Gzvev Swiresecanp—Muneo Para—Dancive rom BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—-Eveny One Has His Favuit—Naroeos's Guarn, NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Square—MoxsxioxsuR —Mreraniee ayp Musenims—Eiia Roses: BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers steoot—Txe TRAomDY Quazn—Carivonnia Golo Mines—Wuere's Bansum. BROADWAY CIRCUS, near Spring street—Kaueernian tam, ho. MEC! y. maar ‘. aisermise Hraaorian Suvoue, At Sand 3M MELODEON —Vinosvia SrRen avers, SOCLETY LIBRARY—Camranit’s Mivernazs, at 3 and 8 PM ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, Bowery—Vaw Amsuncu's Guarp Menaceniz. STUYVESANT INSTITUTE, Broadway, near Blocoker street be cg Seeesapens Erworian Concerts, at 3 and 8 P.M. New York, Saturday, December 16, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald. Doo, 15, Friday. .....-:sseesseeree +» 20,880 copies. The publication of the Herald commenced yesterday at 2 @olock, and finished myoutes past 5 o’alook. Glireulation of the other Leading Morning Journals. Courier and Enquirer, (daily)....... ++ 4,800 Journal ef Commerce. 800 “Whe Next The steamer is in her fourteenth day, and there- fore due at Boston. She is due, although last yeer the Hibernia left Liverpool on the 4th of De- cember, and did not arrive at Halifax till the 23d, —nineteen days’ pagsage. It is expected that the news to come from Franee in the Niagara, will be of considerable importance. The Negotiations for the Purchase of Cuba —Confirmation of the Madria Oorrespon- dence of the New York Herald, Among the other curious and interesting items of intelligence contained in the London press, re- ceived by the last arrival, is the special corres- pondence of the London Tvmes and London Chro- nicle, relative to the intormation which we gave exclusively some months ago, disclosing the at- tempt made by our government at Washington te found the Spanish government on the question of the sale of the Island of Cuba. The information which we then communicated to the public was assailed by some incredulous politicians and jour- nals, in this city and elsewhere, in the most ua- measured terms, and was described as having been fabricated in New York, and to be completely des, titute of the slightest accuracy or reliance. From the correspondence of the Times and Chronicle, which will be found in another part of this day’s paper, it will be seen that the same in formation was known to the agents of these paper in Madrid; and that while the organs of the Spa- nish government attemptedg with Spanish pomp to contradict the statement of the New York Herald the correspondents of the London papers, from their own sources, expressed their conviction of the truth of the disclosures we made, and their entire disbelief of the contradictions published in the Spanish papers, under the authority of the Spanish government. We have no doubt but that matters are precise- ly inthe positon where they are placed by the Madrid correepondence of the London journals. We think it proper to state, however, that we never said there was an actual negotiation pending for the sale of Cuba, between the two govern, ments of Spain and the United States. Our statement w:s, that the American government had issued instructions to their Minister at Madrid, to make a general inquiry of the Spanish government as to their disposition to part with the wsland of Cuba. This information we had from the beet authority in Madrid, and one in whom we had reason to believe we could place the most implicit reliance. The result proves the accuracy of the informaticn we communicated, supported as it now is, by statements to the same eflect from the special correspondents of the Lon- don papers. But this is not all—noris it ended. The Hon. Mr. Botts, of Virginia, a member of the House of Representatives, has also received a letter from Madrid, containing the same information; and we believe that he intends soon to put a question on the subject to the Secretary of State. Whether the President or his cabinet may consider lt expedient or conducive to the public inte- reststo give any information with regard to it, time will tell. But of the accuracy of the infor- mation which we gave to our readers on the sub- ject of the proposed purchase of the island of Cuba, there 1s not the shadow of a doubt, notwithstand- ng the many wise shakes of the head from the knowing politicians, and the witless and con- temptible sneers from the journals which denounc- edit asa fabrication. The whole matter, how- ever, 18 now put hors du combat by the election of Gen. Taylor, whose policy will most likely be to improve the acquisitions we have already got, in- cluding the gold region of California, instead of eeking new teriitories, or more annexation.— Let us breathe, and digest what we have acquired: Postagzs Raroum—Wuat Concress ovent To po.—Congress is now in full blast. The reapect- able inhabitants of the village of Washington, situ- atedjon Goose Creek, in lat. 38:52:45 N., and lon. 76:66:30 W., are now fairly awakened from their accustomed hybernation, and the hearts of widow. ed boarding house keepers once more leap in their pure bosoms fer joy. On the floor of Congress, the Upal number of patriotic explosions take place daily, between twelve o'clock and the early hour at which the representatives of the sovereign people devour their mutton and turnips. Gen. John Foy holds his levees as usual; and the cab-horses become quite outrageous from the unwonted excite- ment of oats. All along the Avenue, the village belles sport their new bonnets, and many strange figures in female habiliments dazzle the loungers at Coleman’s, by a perfect avalanche of parti-color- ed ribbonsandfeathers. The billiard saloons once more look like business, and dealers in lottery tickets lift up their heads with rejoicing, now that another harvest has come. Even the poor Wash- ington editors come in for their share of the sun- shine; and, revelling in the daily receipt of “fifteen dollars a column,” actually think of resuming their grand entertainments, with tie usual quantity of bright eyee, boots with hobaai's, “visky-pansh, and boiled rehicken.” But amid all this d are somewhat inclined \« fear that certain paltry im- itfal glow ef excitement, we “terest of the American people are not in the very best possible state of advancement. Pray, what is the prospect of any progress in the great work of postage reform during the present session of Con- gress? We confess that, familiaras we have become with the imbecility, ignorance, and obstinate doggedness of some of those personages who have heretofore handled this business in Congress, and in the Post Office Department, we are very appre hensive that not much will be do: yet we must not absolutely despair. For years we have la- bored in the cause of post office reform, and how- ever slow the progress of the work, we must not essen our efforts. Let us at present state a few acts which deserve public attention, Under the old rates of postage, the number of jetters annually conveyed by the United States mails, was from twenty-five to twenty-seven mil. pions. At present, after three years’ trial of the reduced rates, the numoer of letters carried by the mails amounts to fifty-eight millions. But let the public recollect that the great bulk of cor- reapondence has been left unaffected by the pre- sentrates of postage. It is obvious that an i1m- mense proportion of the general correspondence is that which 18 carried on between the large cities and towns and the adjacent districts within thirty miles. On this no reduction of postage rates has taken place. The postage remains asit was for- merly—five cents on each single letter. Here, then, there has been no increase; and hence the compe- tition of private expresses; so that the augmen- tation of the revenue of the Department has been by no means so great as it would have been had the reduction of postage operated ,n those thickly populated districts which surround our large cities and towns. In order to show the extent of the correspondenze which 18 carried on mm these districts, and the magnitude of the private enterprise which has stepped in to remedy the de- fective arrargements of the Post Office Depart- ment, it 18 necessary only to mention one pregnant fact. In the city of Boston there are expresses for the conveyance of letters to two hundred and thirty-two towns and villages in Massachusetts? Were the rate of postage reduced, asit ought to be, to two cents on every single letter, for all distances, this vast correspondence would be all conveyed by the Post Office Department, at a remunerative Tate. Happily, the reduction of the rates of postage 1s no longer an experiment. It has been triumphant- ly successful in Great Britain. We have made one great step inthe right direction. Let us now complete the work. The number of persons in Great Britain who can read and write is seven millions; and the number of letters carried 1n the royal mail is two hundred millions per annum. [a the United States, the reading and writing popu- lation numbers s1x millions. Taking the corres- pondence of the British people, under a low rate of postage, as a basis of our calculation, the number of letters annually carried by the United States mails, at the rate of two cents each, would be one hundred and seventy-one millions. That amount of correspondence would produce a reve- nue of $3,420,000—falling short of the present reve- nue only $130,000! Just think of it—by reducing the rates of postage to two cents, we would incur a risk of losing $130,000 per annum! One hundred and thirty thousand dollars only per annum! Now, it was estimated that the anoual loss under the present rates, would be one million of dollars per annum. The actual loss for the first year, turaed out to be half a million, and now, in the third year of the experiment, we have a surplus of $175,000. Let the public ponder these facts. Isit asking too much of Congressmen to weigh these facts ? This subject 13 really a great one. We shall often recur toit. The gigantic abuse which screens itself under the imposing name of the franking privilege—the rates of newspaper postage—the ex- tension of the post office system, so as to keep pace with the progress of civilization—these, and other opics, will form the subject of remark hereafter: In the meantime, we urge upon Congress the para- mount importance and necessity of taking up this subject. Only let it reduce the rate of postage to two cents, and for the remainder of its ninety days existence, the Thirtieth Congress may spout as many columns of original rhetoric, and drink as many hogsheads of indifferent brandy-and-water, as, in 1ts wisdom, it may deem constitutional and proper. Tue Latest Row at Tug Opera Mouse.—We are really becoming tired of chronicling rows, fights, émeutes, and milling matches, at the Astor Place Opera House, before the curtain and behind it, in the lobbies and in the green room, up stairs and down stairs. From the following, which we have taken from one of Mr. Fry’s organs, the Tribune, it will be perceived that a display took place in the lobbies of that ceiebrated establishment, on Monday evening last :— A_ personal rencontre in the lobby of the Ope- ra House last night, diverted the attention of the audience for » time from od fury of I Lombardi. Mr. Coit, a Opera, and Dr. Watson, met at t! the parquette. Tbe gentlemen had quarrelled « short time previous, as we understan y re- commenced by the Doctor refusing to let Mr. Coit pa: Some bard words were spoken, and the batteries of the adv tely putin motion. M: G. White, Mr. Fry. and several other gentle: to the spot, to prevent bloodshed, and reo the discharge in attempting to put » bai the foes. ‘They finally succeeded ia negotisti armistice, for what length of time we did not hear men- tioned.— Tribune. This is the statement put forward by the organ of Mr. Fry. It seems that the Mr. Coit alluded to above, is the same Mr. Coit, who is chairman of the committee of subsecibers, and principal mana- ger of the Opera, during both last season and the present We have heard, from gentlemen whom we highly esteem, a very fine character of Mr. Coit, and we should be sorry to say anything inju- rious to his position as a gentleman, or an opera manager. We have, however, been furnished by the other side of the question, Dr. Watson, with his statement, which it seems but fair to give, in order that justice may be served out eqaally to both partes. Here it i STATEMENT OF DR. WATSON. Mr. H. A. Coit made s statement, that I had acted in what | deem most dishonorable manaer toa friend of bis from Havana. ‘This statement has been ciroulated to the injury of my reputation ; but, until about three weoks azo, | was to trace. its originator. I immediately called nted to him that he had done t his friend had never been under t seen bim; but from inquiry, 4 that his friend had been attended by if my ne | required formal apology from Mr. C.; he did ad- dress mea letter, but he meither apologised, nor did he lightest regret. n consequence of Mr. C.’s refusal to afford m logy. I gave instructions to a legel gentle Adopt rach steps as might be necesssry to com; frequenter ofthe opera, and it making reparation whe: bad me for To my reaso: eq ¢ paid no attention, but abra; the heat of the moment, I declared bi then attempted to strike me—the blow returned. ALEX. T, WATSON. According to all accounts, Dr. Watson is a pro- feesional gentleman of unquestionable respecta- bility. His statement seems fair and candid. It must be annoying, indeed, fora medical gentle- man, in his position, to be talked of arouad town, with practices with which he had nothing to do, and which attached to another physician of the same name. Mr. Coit, it seems, made a mistake ot one Dr. Watson for another Dr. Watson; but he did not sufficiently rectify the blunder, in the esti- mation of the mght Dr. Watson. This s7ems strange, to come from a gentleman ot so much re- epectability, and of such a position in the fashioa- able world, a8 Mr. Coit 1s represented to be. It is very eaty to rectify the whole matter, and we trust that no delay will take place in adjusting it to the satisfaction of both gentlemen, who have found themselves precipitated into a disagreeable posi. tion betore the public, in the parquette of the Opers House, surrounded by beautiful women, and all anging trom a probable misunderstanding of each other's feelings, through the eriginal error in mis- taking one man for another. This unfortunate matter never would have made 80 much noise about town, or ia the world at large, but for the unhappy reputation which the previous rows have given the (pera House, under the bel hgerent and bellicose management of Mr. Fry. The new system of management introduced by Mr. Fry—the attempts of his instruments to depre- ciate his best artists ; to harrass their existence, as in the case of Madam Pico, Truffi, and Benne- detti—have not only infected the atmosphere of the green room and the stage with the spirit of quar- relling, but spread the same spirit over tha whole audience ; and the slightest affair that takes place there, will, from the previous history of that con- cern, sink 1t more and more in the estimation of the public. Mr. Coit and Dr. Watson might have met a dozen times in any other theatre, and possi- bly would have settled their differenees in five minutes, like two amiable and reasonable gentle- men; but the very air of the Opera House, under Fry’s management, gives rise to quarrels, fights, rows, slander, back-biting, envy, hatred, malice, and all kinds of uncharitableness. Is there no remedy 7 Error Correcrap.—In reply to @ paragraph in the Philadelphia Spirit of the Temes, of yesterday, charging us with taking a letter trom Mr. James Bergen, of this city, now a prisoner ia Ireland, without giving credit, we beg leave to say, that the letter in question was addressed to Mr. George Rogers, of No. 3 Chambers street, in this city, who kindly handed it to us for publication, and that the original 1s now in our possession. Aa to our taking letters written by Mr. Bergen, with whom we are intimately acquainted, we have no eccasion to do so, for he frequently writes to us direct. Nava.—The sloop of war Preble, Commander Gwyn, arrived at Macao on the 23d of September, having on board Commedore Geisenger, who takes command of the East India squadron. The Plymouth, Capt. Gedney, was at Whampoa on the 23d of September. Tue Streamer Camnria, hence for Liverpool, arrived at Halifax, on the 9th inst, and left same day fur destination. Inprana U.S. Senator.—Gov. Jas. Whitcomb, democrat, is elected to the United States Senate, to take the place of Edward A. Hannegan. Theatrical and Musical. Pang Treatre.—The benefit of M. Monplaisir, le roi des danseurs of the present age, took place last evening, at this fine resort of amusement, and though it was not attended by a crowded house, there was at- tracted to the Park s select number of the admirers of the classical and romantic school, of which M. Mon- plaisir is the strongest pillar. During the ballets which composed she performance, the béneficiare, his highly taicnted companion, Mme. Adele Monplaisir, and their able assistants, were incessantly received with thundering applause. It was bat justice, for the dine corps de bullet of these French artists displayed the mont fascinating ensemble we ever saw in this country. M. Monplaisir, whose correct dancing has no equal, whose agility and grace is unsurpassable, ssemed to be animated with a new inspiration; and bis personation of Polinski, in “ Le Diable 4 Quatre,” was really admi- rable. Mme. Mouplaisir executed several tours de force in the g: and pas noble of the same ballet. and was twice encored by the delighted audience. As for Miss Anna Bulan, she acted the part of the irascible Countess with that truthfulness and accuracy which are the bert proofs of the natural talent, in her profession, which she has been gifted with Mr. Corby,in the character of the Basket Maker, showed, as usual, the greatert comic acting; and Messra Grossi and Cornet were very correct in the rdles allotted to them. short, the entertainment went off in a very credital manner The divertise ment of ‘Aurora’ was also per- formed with a wonderfal ensemble, and elicited mach applause. think it useless to Fepoat our satisfac- tion with the two comedies of the “Eton Boy,” and “Naval Engage! s, in which the pretty and witty Rove Telbin api assisted. in the firat of these Plays, by MM. Barrett and Chapman. end in the seo ond by the neat and correct actors, Mr. and bert. “This evening will be devoted to the b Madame Monplaisir, and it will be the last opportunity offered to the public to.witmesathe great danclog of the oir, who are about to leave for New Or- inated th ly this morning and secure their wme of the performance is rea'ly excellent, It con- ine the capital farce of “Box and Cox,” followed by the allegorical dive itled * Liberty, or the Four Quarters of the World,” the farce of “Forty and Fifty,” and the ballet of “The American Sailor,” (its first performance.) the whole to conclude with “Grande Macedoine,” Monplaisir will dance the “Zivgarilla” No doubt, the Park Theatre will be crowded. Bowery Tneatne.—The house was crowded last evening, as indeed it has been every night that Herr Driesbach has played, and still they wonder at hig remarkable command over his collection of splendid animals. We should like much to see the Herr fe it is said that the in it the implicit look, is most extra- ordinary. To-might will be the last night of his on- gagement, and likewise his benefit night, and ill is set forth, consisting of i y of “ Gen jwains of Switzerland.’’ the dramas of 4 Living Statuary”? by Herr Dries. nd dancing by Ciocca and Neri. Curtainly mnough for one night's allt nt of the company will ap and t ‘ith the animals will also in full. Herr Driesbach is fully entitled to the appellation of the Emperor of the Menageris, for we question if such ascendency as his has ever yet been obtained over wild beast. The house will ua- doubtedly be crowded. Baoapwar Turaran.- The benefit of Mr. Richings, last jing, was a deserved tribute to his telents, as the house was well filled by a fashionable sudience. Decidedly the best got out piece of the season, was the comedy “ Every one has his Fault,’ which was ably formed the occasion, by the excellent cast who ad been selected fcr this piece. Mr. Richings, as Harmony, acquitted himself with infinite ability; and Mr. Solus, i Mr. Blake, was sustained with much clevermess. The part of Sir Robert Ramble, by Mr. Lester, was also a masterly piece of actiog thtougnou: end he was justly awarded his due share of applause. Mrs, Abbottas Mrs Wooburn, personated theobaracter with admirable effect. Indeed, a more talented per. formance in every partiouler. or a better ormedy, has not been presented on these boards since the opsning of the season, At the conclusion, Mr. ie came bs- fore the curtain, and delivered the original “ Epilogue," in his happlest style. Sirce his fret appearance upoa beards, he hes won » bigh popularity, his comic powers secure for him a prominent place in this peculiar line. The entertainments of the evening passed off with much sucecss. Nationat Taeatar.—Mr. Thorne hada great house Inst evening, for his benefit, and the performances were more interesting than any that have been, as yet, given during his present engagement. The drama of “Moneeigneur’’ was the first piece ; it isof the Robert Macaire style of story, Monslegneur being a thiet murderer, of most polished maoners aad address, is at the bead of amost extensive g bers. The story is dated at the ti Miseissippi bubble, which caused so much France; and incidents connected with this are cleverly interwoven with the etory Thorne acted the robber well; and Burke, as the simple jeweller's apprentice, acted better than we bave ever seen him do before. The soene where Monselgneur recognises Ger to be his brother, was well played. Herber yursy, and unscrupulous banker, was muck: ‘he first act of the young burglar; the burlesq and the clnde their engagement. rate one, We refer, for ite det ments. Buaton's Tueathe.—This theatre was again wel! filled last evening, by a respectable and intelligent au. dience, who know full well where to visit when they The bill was the fame as on the previous night, bring the“ Tragedy y i. h of Promi: ad Whore 's ? a Production, and takes well, being fall of wit aad humor, undvr the ox- cellent acting of Mr. Broughamend Me Bartoa. [he introduction of a littie fuliow, dressed as Napoleon, called Colonel Great-Toe, and much less thaa Tom Thowb, creates mach merriment. Tho Yamkae story, told by Mr, Jobmeon, is very good. This ing « is, to our list of co will be produced, touching om the guid ania, called * California Gold Mines We a || those who are on the eve of starting for that country to visit Burton's, and ave this pie: as they ome good hints and information, tha: We uaderstend., oure ® full how still draws * Mr. R. Willis, the Bugle Ki He will doubtless have . Minstrecs —These geniuses will give their urval Saturday afternoon convert this day, as They ace deter mi id their long ao. quaintance with the arte enables them to vive concerts toeuit itt 'y. Theafcernoon coacert is especially osloulated to suit the younger folks, for that matter, whatever the Christy's do is eure to suit everybody tettes, choruses, parodies. ack : ne as it will be, we 8 variet; llently will be or 3 WCamrnect's Mivstarcs are always én tho look out for new music, and the new songs they have set forth To-day they will give an afternoon as ening entertainment. sad we run no risk in predicting that those who attend either of tnem will be sure to get their money's worth. Tus Concent of the Sacred Music Sooiety, nounced for last evening at the ba epee has tl oldably poatponed, on ace #8 of one prinoipal performors, I aoe the first eveni the Tabernacle oan be secured. The public will be duly notified. Zoor.ocrcat Hart.—A very full assem lage of visitors wore present here last evening, and enjoyed a peep at Deasts and the performance. The performing pony and trained monk+y “Santa Anna,’’ afforded a rich treat; and the lions, tigers, elephants, ko., &o., seem to feel more at in their winter quarters. The ex hibition is open daily, from half pessons uatil four, and from half-past six until nine o'clock, P. M. Tux Honxstocxs.—These distinguished artists, the public will be pl re engaged for three nights next week at the Broadway Theatre, commeno- ing on Tuesday eveni; xt. Cou. Ga Inian Comentaw.—The Wash- ington National Intelligencer, speaking of the “ Irish Characteristic Musical Entertainments,” given by this excellent vooatist, who is aided by M. and Madame Leati, from the prinet eatres in Italy and Lo 8 that Odd Fe Hall is nightly crowded those who love the music of Mozart and Donisetti, also the melodies of England, Ireland, which are scientifically aud melodiously these popuar and eminent artists. Collins yal sevorite, aod stly so, for as @ representative of Irish character, either in prose or song, he stands at the head of his profession. He his southern tour by Mr. Magennis, who is a: pianist Mapame Anna Bisxor, the unrivalled queen of aong, who ed both the old and the new world by h most brilliant vocalism, hss gone to Boston, to sl the Philharmonic Concert in that city, this e' She returns to this city next week, and will concert only, at the F. Academy in Brooklyn, Thursday next. On sy, the 23d inst., Madame Bishop will also bid farewell to Ne mest splendid performance: on that evening, Boc | will be produced, for the first tim create as enthusiastic a furore as it did in Europe The programme is beyond ali comparison the most brilliant of the season. Postronsen.—The managers ef the Home for the Friendiess learmed, late yesterday afternoon, that bills had appeared postponing the concert to have been given by the Sacred Musto Soolety for their benefit, Satisfactory explanation will be made. Lecture on Cativonnia Gorn —Dr. Boynton, the geologist, who, we are informed, has been engaged for meny yearsin mining surveys, will give a lesture at the Tabernacle, this evening, om the geolozy, structure, and composition of the gold rocks of California, He will present specimens of the gol of deteoting and testing the pure ore, and of cleansing one on To th@ President, Government and Members sentiments, several letters, requesting you to perform @ symphony of mine. at one of your public representations, and sub- sequently at my own concert, which l intended togi.e on the anticipated success of that work. leven offer- ed ready cash beforehand, to engage your orchestra on the usual terms,&o. Not one of the letters did you condescend to anawer, although { am informed that your society maintains a secretary, whose office mus! bea pretty facsinecure. Be that as it may, [ assure you, such remarkable slight, shrouded in (totally upbeard of in musical history) was k felt by me, individually and as 8 composer ; thi 80. as it thwarted my own projected concert. Most en- lightened votaries of the science ! what did ¥ou really mean by this almost unpardon: hat you tosay inextencation? Is to spare in your harmonious body for a veteran, who bas for years toiled incessantly under disadvantages enough to crush down any spirit; but who, notwi standing, has compored an original library of melodi id harmonies? Any savant or unbé eight of Olympus, bu mu bet nee of my labors. ur geniue an ‘eny ‘work of uitne. I the public will lay no embargs on your. well practised hi interest of my It requires pure! @nthusiasm to saceud with Pi erpating your response in tl ner, ANTHONY PHILIP HEINRICH, HOD New York, December 14, 1848. * City Intelligence. CHotera.—The following report was yesterday morn- ing made by the Health Officer :— Quananting, Dec 15, 1848, His Honor tHe Maro: Six cases of cholera ~ en ee have bards since my report of y ;, all passengers from the ship New York. Respectfally, ALEX. B. WHITING, Health Officer. ‘The city still remains healthy, notwithstanding the warmth aod dampness of the weather, The Board of Health a1 Ty precaution for the safety of the theie seems am almost daily increase nd & greater mortality then for nearly a pact, there fs very little probability of there being another care in the city, during the winter. A few since, the Sanitory Committee hired a large house treet, near West Broadway, for hospital ecessity require such « place; ry ) a8 they thought, being kept quite still, would meet with no opposition. The secret was broke: and yesterday s committee of five, from the Fifth hey stated that to be already Ithy seotions of the city; the ef the immediate neighborhood being filled with water whenever it rained. What success they met with, is not known. Fines —A fire broke out on Thursday, in the second story of the house No 41 Marion street, occupied by Mrs. Williams, which partially destroyed the furniture of one room. ‘A fire broke out om Toursday night, at No. 80 Old Slip, which was put out with trifling damage. Tus Waiont Gvaxv.—This corps passed the Herald office, on Thursday evening They attired uniform of blue, trim: with ora: Dingle’s Band ry fi mutic. enevotent Buriat Society.—This so- 1; at Castle Garden, on jonday evening. object {sa laudable one, and the ball will doubtless be one of the largest of the season. Fatat Accipent.—A man, whose name was not ascertained, was accidentally killed at No 239 Water street. yesterday, by a quantity of iron falling on him The Coroner will hold an inquest on the body to-day. Acciwentat Deatu.—Th nq’ Yesterday, at the foot of North Moore street, om the vody of Thomas Hughes, aged 60 years, @ native of Ireiand, who came to his death by acid: from the ship Anglo-Saxon, into the ri ceased coming to the surface of the w thrown to him, which be took hoid of; bat before aay further assistance could be rendered him, he let go, and plunged about in the waterin o wild mer. He was, in a few seconds, extricated from the water, end medical aid procured, but without success, as the in died from exhaustion. Verdict according to eppearan Brooklyn Intelilgence, Panpon OF Janes Gattacnen,— Chis individual, sen- tenced to six months’ imprisonment, in the county jai), for an assault and batcery on the person of « Miss ‘Richt ardoned by Governor Young, He bad served one month of his imprisonment, A Seaious Fatt.—Ao ter, named J. Van Riper esterday, fell from the story of @ new build- ine. in Middagh street, by which his collar bone was ken, iperior Court, Before Unief Jastice Oakley. 16.—Pringle ve. Philips at Tendered « verdict for the r .) for ix cents di ages and six cents costs, and , the property at $2,182 10; and for the other defendant mst the piant): Elihu Bl Floyd ria, Geo. W. Tucker, and Henry R, Remson —This was an action of recover damages for injurie: be plaiowf, sequence of the defend I. fi pear January last, obtained lea that the defendants, in from the Corporation to ih street to Broadway, at constru wer in T wei their 0} xpense In the grant from the Corpora- tion, it was provided that defend: the sewer in @ Werkmaniike manner, sary precantion to guard aguinst accidents ; they com. menced excavating on the 4th of Jenuary,and by the 14th opened a trench in the street for a considvrabie distance, sbout ought feet wide and twelve foot deep ; it a'so appeared that the plaintiff is a physician. re- riding at New Haven, and came to this city ia the varly part of said month of January, add purchased from & gentieman in Thirteenth strest, a carriage, and pair of horses, amd directed that they sh tent to him on the morning of the 15th of January, to the New H boat, to be shipped to New Haven; Mr. Haythorn the gentleman from whom th re purchased, had them haraessed, and sent his driver with them, between five aod six o'clock ia the morn- ing of that day When the driver oame into Broadway, rr) up Twelfth street, and, be sileges, not being aware of the state of the strovt, aad seeing no lights or guards, he drove on until he, the carriage and horses, were precipitated into the trench. They Ja; there for some time, scrambling, the horses u ader venti ond the carriege on top of them, the driver byiag canted over the Horses’ necks ; be escaped without musa ia- jury; “lazm was soon after give ‘and ct ge were dragged up. The + was so much injured that it wi qs during the past weok have all been muoh applauded. | o8!l:d the House to order, after whieh the jour: dare say, your subscribers.and.- TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. Capone gaparpaaal » Wastieron, Deo. 15, 1848, y, and 60 ¢: doubt not, _— their afternoon and evening concerts The Senate was not in session to.aay. House of Representatives, ‘The Speaker took his seat at the usnal hor the preceding day's business was read and approved. the private calendar, whereupen the House resolved iteelf into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Cobb, of | Georgia, in the chair. Two or three bills were taken u; id considered; emong others one for the relief of the heirs of Farrow | and Harris, which was discussed by several members, and recommended for passage. The House then adjourned over till Monday next. But little business wit be transacted in either branch | ™# of Congress until after the approaching holidays. Ohio Legis! lature. Convaavs, Deo. 15—P.M. senate, The Senate met at the usual hourto-day, and after | the disposal ofsome unimportant businese,the staading Committees were announced, and they adjourned over to Monday next, An improvement of feeling was apparent on doth sides, and there is a better prospect of a compromise. House. The compromise proposition of Mr. Townsend was to-day adopted for the whigs, by Mr. Dennis, in place of the one submitted by hi gud it is believed it will, to-morrow, be adopted by the House, after some modi. floations. The whig portion of the Assembly ajjourned until to-morrow, the democrats pertinacfously remaining in undisputed possession of the hall. agreed to, and that an organization will be effected te-merrow. The Party ‘Troubies in Ohio. Corvmsus, Deo. 15, 1848. The whigs and democrats each held meotings last night, which were numerously attended. Speech were made by the leading men of both sides, each sus- taining the course pureued by their respective party in the anomalous proceedings in the Legislature, and strong resolutions were passed to the same effsct. No organization had been effected at last accounts, and a8 @ matter of course, no progress made with the busi- ness of the State. Interesting Inte: gence from California, Bautimonn, Deo. 15, 1848, Tho ship James Cutter has arrived at New Orleans, from California, Sbe left San Blas, Oot.l1th, (?) She brings fail confirmation of advices received from that country concerning the gold mines. Thoy state that the gold is inexhaustible. One lump had been seen weighing thirteen pounds: One man was known to the officers who had obtained eighteen hundred dollars worth of the precious metal, in s single day—though this was an extreme case, Seamen’s wages were $100 per month. Sixteen ves- | sels were lying there, short of hand:; the necessaries of life had become extremely scarce and high. Gold has also been discovered at Los Angelos, ejual in quality and abundance to San Francisco. The citizens had held s meeting to memorialize Congress to establish a mint there. Major Leavenworth has been elected Alcalde. Death of Mr. Bre Bautimone, Dec. 15—P.M. ‘Wm. L, Brent, Esq., clerk ef the Distriot Court, died in this city last night. ‘15; 1848. A late St. Joseph's Gazette states that » party had arrived from California with large quantities of gold, from Feather river. Sr. Lovis, Deo. 15, 1848, ‘The currency is at present confined to specie, as the bank refuse to circulate their paper. Markets. Sr. Lov: Grain—Sales of wheat are moder: 1d 78 @ Bio. Deo. 15, 1843. at 83 a 850 for Navigation is interrupted abo to New Orleans is 420. for flour, for pork 650, Cinet Flour is steady, but not ac fally digested t! to 3814. Dealers not havi da’s advices, are not prepared to operat tent. In provisions there is no note. Whiskey is selling at 168163; cents. igs at $3 00d 02%, Cheese ia in fair request at Oise 1% cents. Pitrssuna, Deo. 14, 1848, Iron—Several sales of pig iron bave been made to- day at $25 to $30 per ton, at «credit of six months, Flour—There is but # moderate quantity offering, which caused s quiet market; though the demand was good previous to the receipt of the steamer’s news, beequently all operations were checked. The last tales of Western were at $3 75 to $387. Rye Fiour —$3 75. Grain—The grain market was without change, but has also been unsettled by the news. Groceries—Coffees are active and buoyant; molasses and sugar without change. rovisions—The sales are only for the supply of the regular trade demand; sales ofc! Bt $535 to 63, and butter at 95 ots, Pittsnurc, Deo. 15—P. M. Flour—There is but a moderate quantity offering, but the demand is good, ales wore made at $3 87, for good Western. Grain—The foreign nows has de- sed the market for corn. Whiskey is in fair de- mand at lo. H ‘Some sales at $3 25 Seods—Not much doing in ai greece. The foreiga news bas had no effecton the market, Bautimonn, Deo. 15, 1848, Flour—The market is heavier than’ yesterday, and the business done is at » slight decline, Buyers ask larger concessions than bolders are disposed te yield. Howard street and City Mille 1s held at $4 8734; $4 75 is offered, at which small rales have transpired. | Grain —The foreign news has depressed the market for corn and wheat. Provisions—Bacen sides—Small sales a¢ 5c. to bXo.; bacon shoulders 6c; hams at 7 cents tod cents, butdull. Hogs are duii, ranging from $4 25 to $, according to quality. Coffee is dull—Rio brings 6n6}o. Common Pieas. Before Judge Ulshoeffer. Deo. 15.—Mary Leopo.d vs. Levi Poppenheimer.—This was an action for a breach of promise oi marriage. The ‘The plaintiff, by her com; ‘This was an action ona 'y mute for $1,000, ring date the 27th of January, 1845, together with interest. 1¢ appeared that Mr. Webster purchased from a M: a house and furnitare, and some other Property, at Weehaw- ke . For the ho ‘appurtenances he id mortgage, and for the furniture he it, Mr. Price and Mr, Webster nd the former claimed that the latter owed him & large balance on account of other transactions, When the note became due it was not, as Mr. Price alleges, paid, and he then passed it to the plaintiff, who now souks to recover the am The defendant pleaded payment, and proved that he sen two drafts from Boston for $500 each, to Mr. taho up this note. Mr. Price was exami proved that he received the drafts, but that he applied ‘Ube proceeds im part liquidation of his other claims against Mr, Webster, Mr. Staftevant was then exa- mined on the part of the defence, and he testified that he called upon Mr. Price for a statement of the accounts between himself and Mr. Webster—that such statement was furnished, in which the two drafts were credited to Mr. Webster, against the note ia suit. Mr. Price was recalled, and admitted that the statement was furnished by his clerk thi h mistake, but that he afterwards more then once told Mr. Stur- in which the mistake wae corrected, and the drafts applied in discharge of the bond and mortgage. The testimony of the witnesses in regard to the conversations they had with eaoh other on the sub- ject was conficting. The judge charged the jury that it wae e rule of law, that where there were several accounts between parties, the debtor when be remitted money om account, bad # right te direct it to be ap- plied im discharge of either of thy acoounts; as for ox. ample, Mr. Webster might diroot those drafts to be applied in discharge of the note “om he says he did.) or ofthe bond snd mortgage, and the creditor was bound to conform to his directions; but if he merely remit- te ye money, without giving any instructions as to how it should be applied, them the creditor was at ll- berty to apply to whioh ever of the accounts he thought fit, He them recapitulsted the testimony, and oom: mented upon it, ‘eaving it tothe jury to say whether her i he also alleges, that the horses were per tly fnjsred and that one of ‘ost an eye; and he now seeks to recover de from the dents for those injuries. There two defoncesret up The first was, that the de- ita had contracted with « third persom to o 4. therefore, they are not Ii dae ution was used, Upo: was gi ‘#0001 this last ) mach ornflicting tes Sealed verdict \o-morrow (this) morn Before Juago Vanderzoel ~ Sweet va, Bartiett.—Verdict for 682 24-100, Drerm plaimtifl of the drafie were to be appiedin payment of the nots or The jury fou general verdict for the de- nt, The plaintiff's counsel, however, iacisted mount of the draits did not cover th interest, then directed the jury to find for the plain- amount of interest. Verdict for pisiatif, w The Day, as — Fizet Vart.—63, 69, 61, 67, TL, 78, 75, 17, 79. 81, 68.—Seoona Part,— 194, 162, 164, 160, 198, 160, 100, 108, 170, 172, the premises ovca- large quantity ef “gome four or five ‘ago was stolen street; @ lot of combs, a piece of cloth out up into coat patterns, and s uew trunk, to- 1, for whioh owners are articles oT pte house. F a farther hearing. - saa Se Bad jo) 2 of Five Tolate wie somewhat yesterday, ia consequence ofa descent made by the po | Hoe om bis seragiio, where he Etpiog & hance filled ‘the purpose of prostitution. | Dg fellow vi | Boston afew weeks sino) om zi on bis einen he brought on the Mary Williams, Smith, Maria Harri! Mary Smith, | Theee women he harbored on Points, for | bis eepeoial benefit, aud would bave continued ia the like manner, had they not been disturbed-by tho pe- lice, and Bob's place broken up, and the wretched ani | degraded women taken charge ‘of by the police. Charge of Conspiracy.—Three young men, by the names of Wm Thomas Archer, Samuel Orchard, and | Peter Van Blarkum, were arrested yesterday, by officer | Compbell, om a warrant issued by Justice MoGrath, wherein. they etend ol with & rd yd as fol- | lows: It appears that the complainant in the case is | o Mra. Eliza! Dolan,or more com! ly Known as Madame Dubois, residing at No. 169 Davision street, who eb: them with conspiring against her for the purpose of injuring her fair reputation. This fair com- The feeling to-day is that some compromise will be | Plaimant is a kind of fortune teller; de few days since, the accused psrties made s complaint Madame Dubois, hewohy Hp that she told e: fortunes, and charged 60 cente for such information.— | On this charge, Justice Osborne issued his warrant and brought up .Madame Dabois to answer $20 eharze; | after the examination the case was dismissed.” N Madame turns around and makés pereraint squinss ice MoGrai each, for these. young men for & cons; 4 held them to bail in the sum’ Pearance at court for 5 Caught et Last.—A fellow by their ap pe: 1» &0 atealing therefrom clothing anc “amo ney, val in all at $26. The thief wae tuto custody by | Offlcer Hervey, of the Third ward, and conveyed before the sitting magistrate; but by some misunderstandin; the prieoner was allowed to go out of the Court withor n affidavit being taken sgainst bim. — ‘ Burglary.—On Wednesday night lest, some thieves burgleriously entered the large Jeather story occupied by Mr. Sherwood, situated at No. 18 Ferry street, by iecing open 8 rear window, aud carried off five dozen calf skins, end other valuable pleces of leather, value 1 in all at $200. Noarrest. Robbery of Jewelry.—Somie of the Five Point thievee irban! visi the residence of Mr. P, D. Burba: ituated at No. 11 Jacob street, between the hours a2 o’clock, and from one of the uppe: the rascals carried off « gold-watch ; gold pencil, ¢ gold rings, a tooth set in gold, anda handsome mual- cal box that played six tunes; the whole of the property is worth $200. The thieves are not yet detected. Dishonest Waiter —OM ob and severs! articles of jews ett, and various loles from the ‘ate for trial, He by the nams of John Spill was arrested yesterday on a obarge of stealing @ horse and wagon, valued at $90, belonging to HannabL. Rhule. The h id wagon were re- covered, and the acoused detained to answer the chargs, Cireult Court, Before Judge Edmonds. Decemner 15,—Johnsun P. Lee et al. vs. Clark,— ‘This was an action of trover, to recover the valus of + lot of goods sold by plantiff to defendant. Tho defan- dant alleged that the goods were fraudalently obtained by, deivndant ; that previous to purchasing them from the plantiff he entered into » fraudulent contract with partiesin Albany, to hand the goods over to the: Which be did. The plaintifls finding that defondaat had parted with the foods Under the contract above mentioned, followed them to Albany and replevied a portion of them, and now seek to recover the value of the portiom @hivh they could not find. The defence was, that the goods were purchased on oredit, and that Plaindffs were not entitled to sue for them until the credit expired. The jury found a verdiot for the plan- tiffe tor $188 15. Crigith ve. Browne —This was an action brought to Tecover damages tor breach of contract. The defen- dant was sued as administrator of the party who made the contract to deliver a certain quantity of four, whiok he failedte perform. Verdict for plantiff, six cents ds- mages. No jury trials will be-calied to-morrow, (this day.) The court will eit to hear epecial motions. “The Weekly Herald. Annexed are the contents of this week’s num- ber:— CONTENTS. Highly Interesting loformation ralative to the Calf- fornia Gold Mines ; the Details of the Foreign News received by the steamship ‘Canada } the Annual Re- port of the Seoretary of the Treasury ; the Cholerain New York ; Moyements of General Taylor ; Impor- tant Congres Proceedings; Po:itical Exeitement in Ohio, and Revolutionary Discord in the Legislature; Commercial and Shipping Intelligence ; the Latest Telegraphic News ; a variety of Editorials, &o.,&0. It will be ready for delivery at nine o’clock this morning. Single copies, sixpence. I will sell my Overcoats at Cost this di (Saturday,) in consequence of the extreme mildnoss of th vines large stock on hand, fresh made, I will fret snow storm, Jones’s New Depot has Ope ‘Tals Day. He haa i beautiful variety of fancy Soaps ry, ko, and it ts the city where tne famous Chemical Soap and Coral Hair Restorative is to be ha), Remember, 408 Broadway, one door above Walker street. «Dem Foine, the very idol ov me ’Art.” said an exquisite, as he stuod tae glass, admiring the Bice ‘aymmety and Deas ‘yen 3 hie halt aoa whiskers by Dill, the intmaltable, at No. 13 Nassau stroet, whose may bo with equal success. Hill's Infatible Onguent for promoting the growth of the hate, obtained as abovs. 1,000 Over Coats, Rich Lining, ® to 18 dollary, 200 Cloaks, $3 to $12 800 droee and took Conte, Preven slo:h aud trix mings $1 to, $1% Pants fancy camsimerss, Siw teu and Bekman pereats, An Immoral Practice.—The head being the noblest. part of s man—tho seat of that mys.erious brain, whowe wild throbbings, and parsio, ate impulses, and lofty aspiracions, bave im all Philosophie d the re i= be treated 80 mean habby unfashionable hat. Such carelesences ia douby oulpabis when you o purchase cf Knox, 125 Fulton street, a most g: “covering.” COMMERCIAL AFPAIBS. MONEY MARKET. Friday, Dec. 15th—6 P. Me The bulls have raised tho steam pretty high in Wall street, and the market looks nearly ready for a collapse Many of the operators for a rive cannot stand much longer the pressure of stocks, and must soon give way under the weight. Evory advance brings out thou- tands of shares from their long resting places, and th® bears appear to have an inexhaustible supply, partiou- Inrly of the leading fancies, At the first board to-day Treasury notes went up + per cent.; U.S. 6's, 1868, 45 Indiasa 69, 34; Penn. 5's, 1%; Farmers’ Loan, % 5 Morris Canal, 3; ; Reading Railroad, 15; ; Canton, ; Mohawk, 34 ; Norwich and Worcester, % ; Harlem, 1; \d, 3g ; Stonington, 2. Erie Bonds fell of 34, and Erle Railroad 1. At the second board, Canton Co, fell off 4 ; Herlom 4; Long Island, }¢—with large sales of each—most of th® sales on time are at buyers’ option, The markot is avery feverish condition. Prices goup in the morning, and fall back in the afternoen. It would be well fo the bull speculators to bear in mind the result of th rapid rise in the fancies about eighteom months since At that time stooks advanced twenty and thirty pe cont in the course of sixty days, in less than sixty days after reaching the highest points, fell off nearly fifty per cent. Advices from Vienna, received by the Canada, stat, that the branch of the house of Rothechilds in thay city wasjabout closing its affairs, The branoh at Paris ‘will soon be compelled to follow suit, and the present house at Frankfort will not long survive the fi ion g pated, when the political difficulties first comm: in Europe; and in ashort time the only house of Reths- ebilds in the Old Worid, will be in London, The members of the Paris and Vienne branches will probably locate themselves in this city, and im a few years the house here will doubtless be the prinot: palone. If the California gold mines produce one-hal€ as much as anticipated, we shall have m without any help from foreign capitalist: be more Rothschilds in this country than there over were in Europe. ‘The proposal to build a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama, meets with universal favor. The application for @ contract with the gov nt of the United States for the transporte: of government supplic@ and soldiers, will probably be successful; and those who obtain that contract will be able to compete with any other company, The rosd can be comstructedat a small cost, compared with thet across Tobunatepeos and the latter will probably be abandoned, ifiamediate