The New York Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1848, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Slorth west corner of Fulton and Nassau sts. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. DAIL LK ALD.— Three edations day, (wocents ee ee snam, The MORNING DITION Peiiskha at's oelack “and distributed before breakfas Pre aree 41 TERNOUN EDITION cam be had of the ncwshoys o'clock P. M., and the second AFTERNOON EDITION at i clock By EEKLY HERALD—Bwery Saturday, for tion on the American Continent—6% cents per copy, $3 12 a annum. Bvery steam pacivet day, for Ewropean circ: Selon, ‘annum, to include the postage ropean edition * ; Side printed in the Prench and Bnglish languages. STL LETTERS by mid. for subecrigtions ar wotth adver- bisements, to be post-paid, or tre postage will be deducted from VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE, contasning important ee from any quarter of the world; of used, will be Fe aa pr ie Lu Prices; te be written im a plain legible pol le for errors in manuser' NO NOTICE taken of anonymous communications. What aver ia matended for insertion must be authentic nsicated by the name and writer; not necessa n sv iecranty of hs yoo fath We cannet return rejected gf Sassen erty, ESTABLISHMENT open throughout the wight as well as day. AMUSEMENTS TH13 EVENING, BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Liox or rue Dusen t—Go- ine To THB TROT—Ciocca Anp Nuai's Dawcixe GOLD Sexxans. BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—O1p Heaps anv Youre Hxanre—Tur Ancape, NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Square—Ricusiiev-— Founpen on Facre, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street— ack or Pao. muse—CaLivonnia Govv Minas—Wuere's Barnum? BROADWAY CIRCUS, near Spring street—Equeernian- tam, Bo. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broom>—Cumusry's MinstRxi's—BrHiorian Si ein MELODEON —Viroinia Sexe: SOCIETY LIBRARY —Campsr rs. ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, Bowery—Van Axswncn's Granp Mes Genin. STUYVESANT IN! Broadway, near Bleecker street —New Onpeare Sererapene’ Rrnroriar Concerta, Muverrsrs. New Yoru, Wednesday, December 20, 1848, Actual Circulation of the Herald, Deo. 19, Tuesday, + 20,495 copies. The publication of the Herald commenced yesterday at 20 mire bere ‘< c'elook, and finished at 10 miiuuwes boloie 7 e'olock. Circulation of the other Leading Morning Jou Courier and Enquirer. Journal of Commerce. Express. Tribune.... in the above estimate will be corrected on in Rome—Probable Abdication of the Pope. Amidst the startling intelligence which every steamer brings to our shores, depicting the crumb- ling dynasties in Europe, one of the most cu- rious and interesting 1s the account furnished to us by the last arrival, of the extraordinary demo, cratic revolution in Rome, the assassination of Count Rossi, who was a doctrinaire and reaction- ary minister; the announcement of a new munis- try, thoroughly republican and Italian, and the assent given—under compulsion, we suppose—by his Holiness the Pope, to all these proceedings. The English and French journals are full of the detui's of this remarkable movement. The French government has interfered, merely for the Pope’s personal safety ; and according to the indi cations put forth by the English journals on the Subject, we would not be surprised to see that government unite with that of france in some species of intervention ; but of what description at will be, does not seem so clear. The latest accounts state that, after the Pope had given his adhesion to the new movement, he secretly with- drew from Rome, and was on his way to France or Spain. This 1s truly an extraordinary mevement, no only as itaffeets popular mghts and royal dynas- | tues, but the Popedom itself, and the constitutien of the Catholic church, which bas existed in Eu, Fope since the time of Constantine the Great. By | the last steamer, we received private correspon- | dence of a very important nature, from a membe | phia paper, and which wil! be found in another part dinia to liberate Lombardy. The interference of France and England can only guide or change their direction; but st cannot stop or put down the impulses which now pervade all Italy, to renew the scenes and incidents of an ancient and his- toricage. er Sravery in tae Disraict or Co.umnia —As the best method for disposing of the agitation in rela- tion to the abolition of the institution of slavery in the District of Columbta, we see it suggested that all of the District, with the bare exception of the grourdson which the public buildings are erectes, s) ould be retroceded to the States by which it was onginally granted. If those States were willing to take back this territory, we would like to see the retrocession carrried into effect. Year after year, the houses of Congress have been bothered with petitions from every part of the country, pray- ing the members to abolish slavery in that District; and more time has been taken up with the subject than it 18 worth. It 18 a curious fact, connected with this matter, that in none of the almost innumerable petitions which have been presented on this subject, has there been any indemnity proposed for the owners of the slaves in that District. The number is not great, and if the abolitionists throughout the northern and eastern States were actuated by sincerity and philanthropy in their crusade against the institutions of the South, they have had an ex- cellent chance of proving it to the world, by ap- pending to their petitions an offer to indemnify the owners for the loss of their slaves. But they never attempted anything of the kind, and never will, for their kindly feelings towards the slave do no: extend to their pockets. We like the suggestion that has been put forward for getting md of this agitation, as far asthe Dis- trict of Columbia is concerned, and see no good reason why it should not be adopted. It carried out, it would have the effect of depriving the Northern fanatics of half of their thunder, and leaving them nothing to battle with, after the sub- ject 18 disposed of, in connection with New Mexico and California, but the constitution of the United States, which the Boston fanatics say must be torn to pieces. Tux Senatg Rerorts iN THE WasuINGToN Parrrs.—We find that a good deal of complaint has already been excited by the reports of the Se- nate debates which appear in the two daily papers issued in the village of Washington, and we have Just learned the cause of some of these complaints We gave, the other day, a full, graphic and life-like report of an interesting debate in the Senate on the precentation of a memorial from the people of New Mexico, praying for the speedy organization of civil government. Of the accuracy of this report, Mr. Westcott, one of the Senators from Florida, has complained ; and we have according- ly made come inquiries about the matter. The result of these inquiries has elicited the curious fact that Mr. Westcott reported himself in both of the Washington papers, and that his exhibition of himself is somewhat different from that made by our reporters. The perfect accuracy of our report is fully sustained ; and itis necessary for us only toremind Mr. Westcott, and all others, that we ever permit any interference with our reporters, on the part of public epeakers. Our reporters are fully competent for their responsible work, and members of Congress must not expect that in an Independent journal like the Herald, they can re. port themselves as they please, and as they are in the habit of doing in the Washington journals. We give reports of public proceedings and of publi, speakers, as they are heard, and as they are ; the ‘Washington papers report them as they suppose they ought to be, or as their masters choose to have them. Wnat Has Become of tue Inisx Renmer Funp t—By a letter which appeared in a Philadel- | appears that Robert Emmett, | of to-day’s Herald, the treasurer and holder ef stakes for the Irish re- yolution, has congented to give us some light on this important enquiry, such as it is. this letter, that the directory have paid out the sum of ten thousand dollars, and have now on It seems by of the diplomatic corps residirg alternately in Rome and Florence, from which we are given to expect that this recent and remarkable revolution a8 Rome will be the signal for the forma tion of a general confederacy of Italy, and the renewal of a terrible war against Austrian dominion in Lom bardy, as well as the establish. | ment of a popular, if not a republican, government, throughout that beautitul peninsula. Our corres- pondent states that P.us the Nioth will abdicate the tiara, and that it 1s probable he has escaped to Spain, and not to Franc e—at least such a rumor prevailed, and was believed, on the twenty-first of November, at both Florence and Rome. The causes of this remarkable revolution in Rome, and the probable abdication of the Pope, if not the abrogation of the Popedom, are both re. mote and near, Pius the Ninth was the first European potentate who commenced, two years ago, to give his adhesion to popular rights, and to Be-open the revolutionary drama in that part of the world, which had been suppressed and put down by the Holy Alliance, for thirty years. It seems, however, that his Holiness did not go far enough. He undertook, after giving way to a certain point, to stop the current of popular feeling, and to lead th» popular wish into a half-way sys- tem of government, neither constitutional nor popular, but something between beth. For that purpose he appointed as his principal minister Count Rossi, who was one of the doctrinatre school of Guizot and Metter mech, and who under. took to re-establis) the government on old prin- ciples in that central! part of Italy. Ln spite of the victories of the Austrians in Lombardy, the Ro- man people would not submit to this principle of Teaction; and hence their feelings increased in in- tensity until they burst forth in the recent revolu. tion, the end of which no one can predict and no prophet can see. The purpose of this revolution 16 to establish a federal government, with a federal Congress and President,over all the Italian States, We have received, in Ita'ian, a copy of their plan of government, corprising the constitution 0 anew federation, with the first laws necessary to | carry it into eflect. This has been put into Eng | psh by one of our translators, and will be fouad among the details on the subject of the revolution, | taken from the French and English journals, in another part of this day’s Herald The latest accor from Rome leave this | extraordmary revolution in mid career there The first act of the drama has been periomed, and | fit, as soon as arrangements can be made tor that | the world, on both sides of the Atlantic, are | purpose. Mr Maretzek isan artist of high rank, hi ence and fi , | ard bis promptitude im this matter places him in awarting with Impatience and anxiety for the | i. high a position as aman of benevolent feeling rising of the curtain, that will show to us the se- | towards brother artiste involved in a calamity. — cond and-sabsequent acts The revolution in | We hope it will be well attended. France, the unfinished sa ib sie ha Mint in New Yorx.—lItis proposed that Mr. even the antierpated revolution Z eee id not | Wm. B. Astor sell the ground lately occupied by Produce the singular and remarkable seusation | 1) bork Theatre, asa site for the mint that 1s or which # democretic revolution in Rome—a revolu- tion in the Eternal City—excites, bringing with it, an it does, all the recollections of its ancient his- tory. which embraces @ period of two thousand years. The present movement is undoubtedly de mocratic, republican, popular—anything but re- ligious or conservative. The abdication of the Pope may leave the Popedom ina state of abey- ance; and thus the coustitution of the Catholic Chureb, which has been an organized religious confederacy for upwards ot fifteen hundred years, hand a balance of twenty-five thousand, which Mr. Emmett proposes shall be invested in treasury | notes. Mr. Emmett refuses to disclose the names of the persons to whom those appropriations were made, probably because such disclosure might in- | volve parties in Ireland, or here, who have not, as | yet, been compromised in the attempted Irish re- volution. But what 1s to become ot the balance of twenty-five thousand dollars in his hands? There is no probability, at present, of any successful at- tempt at revolution in Ireland. Nor do we believe | that any isolated effort of the kind can ever be made successfully, without the combined efforts of the proper materials throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. The directory ought, there- fore, 1n justice to the donors, to expend the balance of twenty-five thousand dollars for some public benevolent purpose, that would be of benefit to the pocr Irish in this city, or to those who are arriv- ing in such vast numbers on our shores. We can approve, by no means, of the plan of holding this money indefinitely, and not putting it to some pub- he and usetul purpose. AtrorneyY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STaTEs.— The funniest piece of cabinet making which we have yet seen, is that of the nomination of the fa- mous and somewhat celebrated Tom Corwin, ot Ohio, as Attorney General,under old Zack. What a sapient conclusion to arrive at, to be sure?’ The very idea would be an insult to General Taylor It was Mr. Corwin who denounced the war with Mexico, heped that our arms would meet with reverses, and stugmatized our officers and volun- teers as robbers and cut-throats. No, let Tum Corwin remain where he is. He hasimmortalized | himeelf in his own way, and he had better be leit all alone in his giory. He could not be an Attor- ney General to a cut-throat. Mr. Hamniin any THR Burning or THE Park | Tueatre.—The conflagration of the Park Theatre, | 18 not only a signal calamity to Mr. Hamblin, the | | manager, being the fourth that he has sustained in | | his career, but it is a serious loss, at this season of the year, to many of the unfortunate artists who have been thrown out of employment thereby. | Several propositions have been made, in various | quarters,to get up a benefit for the unfortunate, involved in the destruction of that establishment. We perceive that Mr. Maretzek, conductor of the orchestra of the Italian Opera, 1s already in the firld, and, with a most generous teeling, proposes, atonee, and on his own hook, to give them a bene- ovght to be established in this city by Congress. This would place this important establishment in * central point,and give ground enough for the erection of a large and convenient building. IMPORTANT FROM z UCCESS OF THR Panz Paxty —The Phiadelpina Evening Bulletin has accounts, by the bark Venezuela, at that port, from Puerto Cabello, down to a very recent date. ‘jem a letier received, dated Pnerto Cabello, Nev, 29th, we leam that the city of Maracaibo has fallen into the hands of the const)tutionalists, or Paez party. The provinces of Truxillo and Merida have pronounced against Monagas. Ia mey be completely changed by the remarkable | Cumana, ar Lipihepldens the forces of ents no ing place Rome tall General Paez had defeated the government troops blab os dion CESS pir tA Aone O68 Liely » several engagements. There is no doubt of the The next news trom those places ned most | ujumate triumph of the Paez party. Interesting im every point of view © expect Court Calendar—This Day. similar movemrnteto take place im Naplesand Tu- | ¢iyeus7 Covnt—25, Sl, 2, 86, 87, 43, 47, 49, 64,76, 0 fall Tialy beang e, and 77.43 bb to 90 rin, and to hear o' y being in a flame, and io A. rs OO emr~-86, 60, 106, 117, 116, 198, 198 168, aims kgainet Austrin, actuated by impulses that | 6 2° !."0"0¢ 91, 990. 84° 99. 2 2b. 142, 115.6, 19, 61 will resemble those which characterized the pro- | 116, 6%. 04 75, 68, 143, 74, 82 149. 64 108, 44,118.50 grees of the old Preach revolution, more than those | 4,‘ 207), °F, Comman Linas Firat park BB OH OL Of, ol han Kiowieg Rag G, 128 0, £6, 69, 42, 118, 1660 Joker, ke., are ‘Theatrical and fivsical. Bow; Tueatas,—The drama of “The Lion Temer" attracted another crowded house last even: ing, and the various scenes of the animals were looked on with wonder and delight by all. Herr Driesbach metbod of frighteuing the Arabs by charging on them with a live tiger on his shoulders, is quite an origina) wey of beating off a superior be is lea: on the lion's the lion uch docility (though occasienally observed bowed bis teeth too) in allowing bimveif to be ro bandied. Altogethe: ‘biditions in this pirce are most wondertul. Tbe farce of * The Hole ia Ube Wall” was played fret, aad Winaos’s Thom really a most laughable piece of acting Signor: and Neri danoe every evening aud are much by the audience. They have becom» great favorites at the Bowery The beautiful drama of * Toe Gold Seekers’? (racher interesting people in these days of gold seeking mania) concluded the performances Miss Wemyes’s Leila is w most beautiful piece of aot- ing We bave frequently expressed @ most favorable opinion of this young actress, and each new part ehe appears in only terves to confirm it. To-night the tame bill will be repeated; only the farce of “ Going to the Trot” will be substituted for thas of “ The Hole in the Wall’’ Broapway Tura —The dobut of those highly gifted German artistes, Charles and Adele Hohnstock, last evening, here, fully realized the most sanguine Ppectations of the farhionable auditory who were pre- sent on the occasion, amongst whom were many of our most distinguished local professors, who seemed deeply gratified with the almost magic display on the part of both pianist and violinist, who afforded them ao rich a treat The many sdmirers of the ‘concord of sweet sounds.”’ who graced the theatre with their presence, applauded tothe very echo the exquisite and soul touching execution of both. The grand fantasia from * Elisir d’ Amore,’ by Mr. Chas, Hohasteck, was a bighly finished and thrilling perfermanee on the violin, show. ing his extraordinary proficiency in the musical art refined and deli touches, in some of the most be: titul passages, bis fine masterly style, and the extraordi- nary precision of his cadences in the different pieces ex- eouted by him, at once stamp him as artist of the highest grade in his profersion, Indeed. bis general qualifications almost defy criticism, and his air and de- eanor before an audience.are by ident, which is often to be found the true concomitant of genius, Of Miss Adele Hohnstock, we can speak with equal pleasure, in ber brilliant efforts on the pianoorte. The tremolo and grand etude were a powerful exec! tion; and both performers, in the grand duetto, tor piano and violin, completely enraptured thei at the conclusion of the entertainments, and fi the house with @ rich flood of melody, from the! respective instruments. Their first appearance here has won them, at once, the highest reputation; and they will make theic second appearance on to-morrow evening. The comedietta, * The Used Up,” was well performed; and the entertainments of the evening parsed off with much success. ‘The prices will be re- duced to their original standard, during the future per- formance of the German artistes, who will again ap- pear on to-morrow evening. To the boxes. seventy- five centa; unper tiers, fittyfoents. The bill for this evening will be found highly attractive, Nationa Tueatxe.—The play of “Pizarro” was performed last evening with a very strong cast, viz — J.R. Scott, as Rolla; McFarland, as Pizarro; Tilton, as Alonzo; Miss Mestayer and Mre, Woodward, as Cora and Eivira, All of these performers played their parts well, and Scott's Rolls, which has always been a favo- rite part of his with the New York public, was most enthusiastically applauded. The character is ony bet- ter fitted to the peculiarities of Mr. Soott’s acting than most others which he plays. Miss Mestayer, as Cora Very excellent. We are always glad to see Miss M. in eueb parts. Mrs. Woodward, as the unbappy Elvira, played with judgment and discrimination, The drama the farce of the “ Omnibus,” ro"? In the latter, the part r aken by T. G. Booth, who bas Just arrived from Baltimore to play an engagement at this house, To-night Mr. Scott will appear as Rioh- elieu,in the play of that name; a new fares, called “ Founded on Facts.” will conclude the performances. To-morrow evening the performances will befor the benefit of the family of the iate Mr. Simpson, A first rate bill will be preeented. Buaron’s Tueatee —Again this delightful place of amurement was filled to overflowing, last evening, with the beauty and fashion of the city, resembling verY much old times, when the Itelian Opera was in full tideat this theatre, The number of pretty women ap. pears to increase wonderfally each night, which is @ great acquintion to a piece of public enter- t nt, The performance commenced with © The Breach of Promite.”” and we don't think we ever suw the piece played better Mr. Burton, as Ebenezor Sudden, was the «ld man himself; and Mrs. Vernon, as urual, could mot be excelied. Miss Chapman was also very ‘good, receiving renewed applause from the delighted audience. “California Gold Minos” was the great attraction, being one of those local pieces thet all can understand, at the same time showing up facts and fancy on the great mania which is now raging for the gold-digging regions. Mr. Johnston and Mr Ree are both excellent in this piece, aad Mr. Brougham, as Thady O'Roodle, a wild Irishinan in search of gold, ke the whole time the indeseribability called “ Where's Barnum? which isa very funny and attractive piece and must be seen by all who love fun. The same bill is offered for to- night, and thore who wish a good seat must go early or secure them during the day. Concert rok THE Benerit or THE Parx OncnestRa, —We are much pleased in seeing that Mr. Max M retzek, the distinguished leader of the Italian orch: bout getting up a grand concert in muricai gentlemen suffered severely. in the lors of their respective instru- ments by the late fire. We hope his efforte will with a happy response from the professional gentle: of this city. strels every evening, that which is now being made to the gold regions, and they never fail to eatisfy all who reek their concert room, with the moet elegant and pleasing minstrelsy. Their dances, new and varied; and difficult, indeed, must that m be to please. who leaves them of an evening dirsatiefied. They are making great prepara- tions for the holidays. Broapway Cincus—Mr, Gorsin, the celebrated American clown. has been re-engaged at this popular establishment. and will hold forth nightly, in his p culiar comicalitier, until after the holidays. He getting up a rerien of Chrietmas pieces. which will be higbly attractive; and with the aid of the enterprising managers, no doubt, the Circus will be crowded night- ly for some time to com Campnete’s Minetnexs, with their joviel voices, make their room. at Society Library, resound again nightly with most elegant singing; and Cresly, Her- man. Wert, and fhe rest are indeed most perfect adepts in Ethiopian music. are getting up steam for the Christmas holidays, and from this time hence their concerts will be more amusing than ever. New Oieans Sxxenapens.—The very scientife mepner in which there gentry their opera bur- Jeeques and imitations almost makes the appeliation of burlesque a misnomer, as many an artist who pre- tends to much ecience does not really porsess one half the Serenaders do. We should like te themsing in citizen's dress, and with white Few bands could equal them. Me.opron.— White's Serenaders, at this snug houre, carry eli before them. They g' tertainments, ang it is not surprising they ai patronized. Zoorocicar Hart.—The ball was, as usual, well at- tended lust evening by crowds of visitern; and the bensts and birds sre a source of much gratification to ail who attend here, Mr. De Ban, the popular comedian, is performing Sykesey in the popular piece of * Lite in New York,’ at the Standard Iheatre, London, with very great auo- 8. Misa H Vallee, wlebrated danseuse, is en- geued at the Olympic Theatre, as Columbine, in the new Christmas pantomime Tur Cuorena — The Chi Matine Hoepital, but, as will nm by the following report, the cases all ocour among the passengers of the ship New York : Quarantine, Dec, 19, 1848-94 a, His Honor te Mavor— Two new cases of cholera, and two deaths curred German parsengers of t York, within the last 24 hours have 00- hip New morning followin, ahr y ve en ted, and several other »rtio ing with her ber child of seven years of * the tast time she bax been seen any re nity, as the police bave been in ao- tive search ever since, The Coroner, Dr Walters, caused the body of the decrared to be exhumed on Wednerday |: ‘the fourth after the funeral, and by Drs Holmes jomach was found to contain alarge quantity of nic, which evidently caused death, The contente of the stomach were given to Prof Reed. of the City Hospital, and on analyration, were found to contain over two drachms of pure arsenio, This poiron was decidedly the cause of death. Tho deceased war a bard working man, but unfortunately lived on very bad terms with his wife. as she on that very day (Friday) bad been to the police office und precured & warrant for the arrest of her husband, on a cbarge of assault and battery said to bave been commit- ted on herself. The jury, after hearing the testimony, reudered the following verdict :—“ That the decease, Jacob Hirchpal. came to his death by poison, (arsenio,) the jury believe from tbe testimony and circumstances attending bis death; that there is strong suspicion that the raid poison was administered to the deceased by bis wife. Catbarine.” The police are in con- stant earch for the whereabouts of the wife, but with. out ruccess at prevent, although, no doubt, they will succeed in afew day: Suppen DeatH —The Coroner held an inquest, yes- terday, at the Fifth ward station houte, on the body of a man called Jones, a vat f Maine, aged about 45 ‘& hovre painter by . who was found the previous in West Broadway, seated between two rela, quite dead, caused by congestion of the brain, brought on by intoxication. Verdict accordingly. Rescurp rom Drownixa.—A man named William Taylor was reecued from drowning on Monday night, at the foot of Amor street, Mav Doc —A mad dog was killed on Monday even- ing. at the corner of Grand and Christie stre Itis suppored that he did not bite any person before he was despatched. THe Weratuen.—The pleasant weather still con- tinues, though the morning of yesterday was fogg’ and for a time strongly indicated rain Me o’cleck the sky be: beautifully, the thermometer at noon standing at mer than the corresponding date for that i ont 52 Sourt of General Sessions, Before the Recorder and Aldermen Adams and Kobler, Dre, 19.—Trial for Forgery —Jacob Seaman, the negro who was yesterday convicted of receiving stolen goods from two small boys who were induced by him of Mr, Requa, in Varick street, w this moring tried on another indictment, charging bim with forgery in th cond degree, in having in his possession @ counterfeit bank note have been issued by the Tradesmen’s York, with intent to utter the rame, It appears that went to the houre of the prisoner with overbauling the conte! quantity of counterfelt On making thin dircovery, one of the offivers proceeded to rearch bis person, when another lot of the same kind of paper was for ® pocket book which he had in bis pantaioons pocket, There was in all $605 repre- sented, or pretended to be represented, by this worth- lees paper The partiowlar bill upon which the indict. ment was bared ware cowmterfelt $10 note, the spuri- ous character of whieh wae #worn to by Richard Berry, the canbier of the T= ‘gen '* Bank Noevidenoe was Cflered om the pers tetenoe, except the aMdavit ofa man pamed William Freeman, who ia now at sea, but whe depowrd thet be was walking in West atreet, with the pritoner, ome merning im April, when he (the prisoner) showed hime pocket book filled with bit which be said be bed just picked up in « lumber. ‘The jury were ou it a ebort time.when they retarne: into court with a verdict of guilty. The District At. torney then moved for judgment against the convict; and the «prison for four years and pine months on the conviction for re- ceiving stolen goods, and for five years for the convic- tion of forgery. After the sentence. the District At- torney stated what, he said, he could not before with prepriety make known, viz : that Seam had served, certainly, five years in the State prison; and, if rumor were true. he bad served nearly twenty yeare, Trial for Grand Larceny —Mary Lutz, alias Marin Cole, was put upon her defence, charged with having stolen, op the 28th of Ootober last, a quantity of jewelry and clothi: worth $101, the property of Ca- therine Lawson, fromaroom in the fourth story of No. 17 Park Place. The defendant was a German wo- man. and pretended to be entirely unable to speak Englich. altbough it was somewhat remarkable that she feemed to comprehend at once all that was «aid, before the interpreter had time to convert it into German. It war in evidence that on the day above mentioned Mrs Lawson went into her room. and found the defendavt beara bureau drawer. Shesurprired and immediately rized ber, when prisoner exclaimed, in broken Eng- lish. © Ancther woman.”” Mra. Lawson was about to put her out of the room, when she dropped arine, worth some $5. trom her hand; this ring was immediately re- cognised by Mre. L. as herown, An fnovestication was then made, and resulted in the discovery of the loss of rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces. and wearing ap- arel, worth sowething over $100. No more property, jowever, was found upon the pereon of the prisoner. who was banded over to the police authorities. The remainder of the property has not yet come to light. ‘The jury could only convict the psisoner of the theft of the tingle ring found upon her person They there- fore rendered a verdict of petit Iarceny only, and Mary was sent tothe penitentiary for six months Convicted of Burglary.—lames Johneon and George Green. two black boys, were tried for breaking into the bowling anloon, corer of Broadway and Duane street, on the night of the 6th of December and stealing there- from a quantity of segare,a bird and cage. a bottle of on the beat near hought a noire in the cellar; he therefore kept a watch ont- tide, and Goally arrested the beys as they came from their work of felony. There was ne defence in thin care; and as the testimony was direct and clear, the jury 'at once rendered a verdict of guilty, and the court eentenced the boys to the House of Refuge. The Case of Mary Fowler ~ Another indictment bas deen found. by the Grand Jury. against this woman, for keepirg @ disorderly houre at No. 175 Spring street, Her couneel appeared for her yesterday, and offered to give bail for ber appearance for trial; but as she had been sent for, and could not be found, the District At- torney refured to d> anything in the premises until the defendant made ber appearance. Accordingly. at an early hour thin Mary Fowler was intro- orning, duced. and took her seat quite out of tha way of general observation, inside the railing. and protected from the view of the reporters by the bewch of the judges. It was now proposed to give bonds for her appearanc and the propored bondaman was produe: “ id the t finally an- It was read as An- y, oabinet-maker moved to cemmit the prisoner and toteke two days to ascertain whether t bail ¢ffered were competent or not. This oppored by the defendant’s counsel, who went on to state what property the proposed bond+rman held, what encumbrance there was on St. The property consisted of two jeces of land, in Westchester county; and nterest of the businers in Broadway, the pla above mentioned It was finally determined that the woman Fowler should remain in Court while time was afforded for the public prosecutor to inquire into the ability of the offered bail. At thin stage of the case. the District Attorney arose to protest against the Impediments which. be said, were continuaily thrown in Lis way, while in the perform- ance of the duties of bis office. In connexion with this, he said, he bad been informed that officers of this Court bad taken the trouble to rnn after bail for the woman Mary Fowler; if this thing occurs again, said he. | wilt state the namer in open Court. He then pro- ceeded to show how much the prorecuting attorney was retarded In the performances of his duties, by the rystem of insufficient bail; he mentioned the $30.009 of wortbices bail forfeited year before last, and $12,000 of the eave kind Jatt year Thus the case stood, until the other business of the day had bean disposed of, when the counre] for Mary Fowler again applied to the Court to get bis client bailed The bail now proposed was stated by the District Attorney to be the same as 3 a the discussion commenced the propored bondeman lett the Court; and the counsel for Reepectfully, ALEX. B. WHITING, Health OMoer. No cases in the city. Fiars.—A fire broke out on Monday night in the | store of Owens & Co. No. 484 Gi street, caused by \ the goods taking fire in the window, The damage was | trifling. ‘A fife broke ent about balf past 12 o'clook on Tuerdey morning, in the stable No, 278 West street, which was entirely destroyed, together with three horves t it raid to have been the work of an in- cendiary. A fire broke out about 8 o'clock last night, in the tin ware manufactory,No. 188 Water street, which was ex- tinguished by policeman Joyce, of the 2d ward, Huspanp Potsonen ay wis Wire. —The Coroner held an inquest, yesterday, at the church in Fifteenth street, pear the Sixth avenue, on the body of Javob the treated went out after him, but failed to bring bim back. The Dirtrict Atterney now referred to his remarks, made some hours previous, in which he aliuded to an officer of this court, who. as he was informed, rendered tervice to the prisoner on a former ocoasion, by going for her bail. In jurtice to the other officers of this court d in order to exonerate them, hefelt bound to name that officer as Mr airon, son here stepped forth, and expressed « willingness to hear any thing the District At- might have to eay agai im He in fact in- timated that be did not entertain any thing like bodily fear, “But. sir, do you deny the charge?”’ said the District Attorne: “Ven, air,” replied Mr Dennison. “Then, sir.”’ replied Mr McKeon, “I shall to-morrow announce my authority for raying Fo” Mr. Dennitos wan conriderably excited, and in- Hirebyal, a netive of Germany, and 37 years of age, *bo come to bis dewth by being poisoned with arsenite, and the wife of the deceased is supposed to have wil- fully acminietered the fatal drog. for the purpose of taking his life, The circumstances and facts elicited before the Coroner, respecting the death of the deo +4, are an folio: On Friday night, the 8th inst, the deceased, a carpenter by trade, came home, having been in good health, and atendy at work je, Catharine who isa Ger per as veual, and provided P tasting this ronp, the husband remarked that it rather etrangely, “Ab ‘| never can plese you? The hurba of euup avd in less thanan bour after, he was takem with vo- miting and purging, which kept increwsing during the night. in @ violent manner, until about 4 o'clock the next morning, the wife called in rome of the neigh bors. ip the rame houre, and finding the deceared to be very fick, tent for @ German doctor, by the name of Dieck, who arrived about § o'closk; and eupporing from the symptoms of vomiting and purging. that it wae an attack of the cholera, nat dow: to write @ preroription, aod before he had finished tl wan died, The doctor, without any examination of t) body, arked the wife to let him ree some of substance that war thrown eff her husba: she enid she should not, as it was all thrown away, eriifcate was then given by Dr, Dieck, in order to bury the body, setting forth that he died of cholera, — ‘The funeral took place om Sunday, and many began to bout that they believed he bad been poisoned Tht came to the wife's eare, avd on Mon- duiped inrome remarks, which were severely comment- ed vpom by the District Attorney, who concluded by rnying that such practices munt cease in this court, or he must ceare hit connection with it It is to be pre- sumed thet something more of the affair will be re- vented this morning. Grand Jury Dishcarged.—The Grand Jury were dis charged to day Moveme: ‘The following arrivals were registered yesterday, at the respeotive hetela:—merican—J, Meix, New Ha- ven; A. O. Bigelow. Boston; J. Day, Florida; J. Gar- Jey, South Carolina; W D' Venville, do; M. Gibson, U 8 Navy; T.P Everill, Borton; J, Dushmes do,; J. Hommereley. Warhington. vtstor--Thomas Day, St. Louia; M. Oliver, Boston; C. Bell, Towa; M Carter, Manchester. Engiand; J. Barstow, Boston; Rey, Dr. Sherwood. Hyde Park; (apt. Lindsey, US. M corps. Inving House—W_ Ewing. St. Louie; W. Ward, do; J. Hortaman, Philadelphia; A. Drake, U. 8 Navy; Dr. Rockwell, Connecticut; Dr. Child do; Rev. Meesrs, Hewilton and Child, Vermont; Madam Anna Bishop, London; Chevalier Boshoa, do.; Hon. Wiler Hillisrd, Alabama: R. Shaw, Canade; Mr. Gordon, Quebec. Howard—A A. Perter, Saratoga; J. Morgan, Alban: H. Wilron. Ohio; A. Munger, Washing bett, U. 8..N.; C. Lebre, Montreal iW. Al ‘recovered $16,000 when he arrested young Beach in Paris. TELEGRAPUIC INTELLIGENCE. THIRTIETH CONGRESS, SECOND 8ESSIONS. Benate. Wasnina . 19, 1848, The Senate met at the usual hour, when the Vice Presidext resumed his evat, and called—membors to or- der. The Rev. Mr. Siioer then offered up prayer. Mr. Baxusx offered a joint resolution, explanatory of the law providing for the remuneration of persons who have euffered losres in the military service. Tho reso- lution was read twice, and referred to the Committve on the Judiciary, CORMESPONDENOE RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF ouna. Mr. Micuen, of Now Jersey, moved to take up the re- solution which he offered yesterday, culling upon the President for information concerning any correspon- dence had with the government of Spain, for the pur- chare of the Island of Cuba. Mr. Bennixn, of Georgia, opposed the resolutio He paid that such information, if communicated.might prove injurious to the publio interest. He moreover thought that it infringed upon the President's preroge- tive. Mr. Mitrer, in reply, stated his reasons at some length for the introduction of the said resolution ; but he concluded by giving his consent to let it lie over, Mr. Dix moved to take up the bill from the House, authorizing the admission of certain Canadian produo- tions free of duty; but the motion was lost. DOCUMENTS, KO., CONCERNING THE PANAMA RAILROAD, Mr. Bexton, of Missouri, submitted » dooumsnt called for yesterday, concerning the railroad across the Isthmus from Chagres to Panama. After the read- ing of it, am animated debate sprung up, in which Mesers. Benton, Cammnon, Foote, ALLE, and others. participated. The discussion was mainly confined to the merits of the bill. No decision being arrived at, the subject was informally laid aside. Mr. Barpwin submitted ‘a resolution, which was agreed to, requesting information relative to the Pana ma railread project under the authority of New Gra- nada, and the propositions made to this government by that company. MESSAGE FROM THE PRKGIDENT. A sealed message was received from the Proside: by the hands of his private seoretary—soon after which, On motion, the Senate went into executive sessien, and after some time being spent therein, the door, were opened, ond the Senate adjour ned till to-morrow. House of Representative: Wasuineton, Dec. 19, ‘The members assembled at noon, the Speaker in the chair, who called to order. After the reading of the journal, prayer was offered. PETITIONS, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, DILLS, RTC, The Srxaxen called upon the States for petitions, and upon committees for reports, when various peti- tions and memorials were presented and duly re- ferred. Several bills were also reported and appro- priately referred, Mr. Guevier precented a petition, numerously signed by citizens of New York, im favor of land re- form, which was appropriately roferred, RUPERRING THE PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL MRSSAGR. The Houre resolved itself into a committe of the whole, Mr. THomrson, of lowa, in the obair, and took up Mr. Vinton’s resolution referring the President's Mereage to various standing committees. Amendments were offered, among which was one by Mr. Muap, of Virginia, proposing to refer that portion of the Message relating to the establishment of Terri- torlal Governments, to a select committee of nine; which, after some discussion, was put and lost, Avother amendment was offered by Mr. Conn, of Georgia, proporing to refer thet portion of the Mca. rage relating to the tariff question, to the committees on agriculture and commerce. ‘This proposition was warmly discussed by Mr. Conn, of Georgia, Mr. Rumsxr, of New York, Mr. Cuan.es J. Incerso.., of Pennsylvania, Mr. Homes, ef South Ca- rolina, Mr. Gexrny, of Tennessee, Mr. THomrsox, of Pennsylvania, and others. Mr. Greere, of Missouri, replied to Mr. Toomrson, and accused him of inconsistenoy, in having aupport- ed General Lewis Cass for the Presidency, and now turning around and opposing the present tariff Mr. Horace Greever, of New York, followedina plain and forcible speech, in which he advocated Mr. Rumeey’s motion to refer the tariff portion of the Pre- tident’s mereage to the Committee on Manufactures, He said that the President, in his annual mersage, had aseailed manufacturers as an aristocratic class, claim- ing exclusive privileges, and that he wished it replied to. The Committee on Manufactures could best do it; the said committee had reported the tariff bill of 1842, which was recommitted to the Committee of Ways and Means, as he hoped this would be. However, he would be contented, he said, with a reference of the matter to either committee, provided that a proper an- swer be made to the misrepresentations contained in the mesrage. (Mr, Guexier’s remarks were listened to with pro- found and respectful attention } Mr. Manvin, of New York, followed in a speech of some length, in which he « history of the most yt legislation on this subject. Mr. Fisher, of Ohio, bas the floor, and will resume the discussion of the question to-morrow. On motion, the House adjourned. The Ohio Legisiature, Corumavs, Deo. 19, 1848. SENATE. The Senate was engaged in an interesting debate to-day, on a resolution offered by Mr, Arehibald, in- structing the Judiciary Committee to inquire into thy constitutionality of the Auditor of the State levying taxes. Mr. Gopparp moved an amendment to the resolu. tion, instructing ‘aid committee also to inquire into the conrtitutionslity of the law authorising county or township cfficers to levy local taxes, which was adopted, A discussion grew out of the resolution, in which Messrs, Goddard and Backus oppored its passage, while Messrs, Whitman and Archibald defended it. The mort gratifying feature of the debate was the unanimity of the demooratic speakers, disclaiming all desire or intention on their part to repudiate the in- terest on any portion of the State debt whatever. ‘The Senate adjourned pending the consideration of the question. HOUSE. In the House, nothing of moment was transacted, and it is doubtful whether an organization can be of- fected; and the people regard it as a matter of little moment. Public sentiment is beginning tobe heard and heed. ed, To show the little influence of the ultra demo- cratio Senators, we may only mention the fact that the democratic treasurer of Hamilton county has authorized the State Treasurer to draw on him for the entire amount of State taxes, Coxvmnve, Dee. 19, 1848. Townsend's proposition, which has been under oon- sideration for several dayr, has been rejected by both parties, The excitement im the city, in regard to legislative matters, in fast dying away. The Ohio Troubles. CoLumnus, Deo. 19, 1848, ‘The difficulties heretofore reported and circulatod as havirg existed between Governor Ford and Governor Bebb, are unfound: ast From jerida and Laguna, Battimone, Doo. 19, 1848 Adviceshave been received here from Merida to the lth November. It is stated that General Bruna has been arrested, tried fand shot, for treason, in having eonnived at the ercape of Paredes from the country. ‘The United States schooner Flirt was at Lagana— all well. From New Orican Ric monn, Deo, 19, 1848 New Orleans papers of the 1ith inst.. announce the death of Jas, Landis. au eminent and influsotial merchant of that city. There is no other news of im: portance, Civernert, D ‘We learn by arrivals here, that the’ Louis were closed with ice on the 14th inst., and na vigation suspended. Most of the boats engaged in upper Mississippi trade, above the rapids, aad been laid wy bacmgsse y Pirrsnyna, Dao, 19, 1848 There in 7 feet 6 inches of water in the channel, and the river is in geod boating order, Markets. New Oxiwans, Doo, 14, 1948, ‘The cotton market oontinzed firm, and the sales yeaterday amounted to 700 Qales, Flour was een! the wales reached 6000 bavrels, chiefly Ohio and Tilt: ‘The rales of cots reached about 20 000 bushels, ing weeterp mined and yellow, at 464 600, Ocher articles antiches Pont al end prices unchanged. Nothing Ctxoinmat: Des. 19 ‘The market is steady, bat not astive prices there is no quotabte ohange from ¥. rates. Whiskey.—Demand fa: —The market i+ firm, aud pri meen Fells at $10 Beef Cattle —The $4 50 pur 100 to quality, Hogs —Sellers manifest a old «ff for higher priows. Pitresunan Dac 19, 1848. n active inguiry, but the femness vents large transactions Sales at $3 879%. ‘The demand for wheat is good, but sales are aot ergs | Sales of prime white at 700, Oats in fale request, at 260, Burley sells at 480. Rye. The foreiga nawe bas. as yet, bad no effrot, excepting to check Dasianse. Holders of corn are asking previour prices. Grooeries — tke stock more than ave: is fair, and prices are firm at $3 7; pet. accordin, dirposition to Baurimons, Deo 19 2 Be aorta weezy yay itagnant, and aullere are of- fering + $46: — The sales of wheat +? acta couse $103 for prime whi modi " & $1 6: Corn —Sales at 47¢,@ 480 for pri and 44c a 450. for white. The market fie greclunts unchanged, either in prices or demand Boston, Deo. 19, 1849. The flour market is dull, though prices continue: atea We notice sales of 1.000 barrels, including Michigan, Genese t $5 50a $6 63K = Rye sells slowly at 68.60 cents, ‘Corn in in moderate roque with of 6 000 bushels, at 548 55 ceate for white, and 56 # 58 cents for yellow. Provisions are eclling to The Irish Rehef Fund, (From the Pennsylvanian.) New Yor«, Deo. 11, 1848, My Dear Sir—I am glad that an inquiry has been made as to the Irish fund. in a form and from a quarter to whieh I can give an answer without gratifying idle and impertinent curiosity. Among the massof con- tributore, none were more prompt or lib-ral then our friends in Philadelpb' id none oan be better en- titled tothe information which your letter calia for. Let me add also that I fee! a particular pleasure in giving it through one who, from the firat, has aided and eustained our efforts with great ability and with untiring aval and energy, for which, as an Irishman, I take this opporrunity to assure him of my sincere re- spect and gratitude. You are rufticiently acquainted with our organiza tion and views, to knew that, as Treasurer, | cannot ‘with propriety state the objects or purposes for whic any of this fund has been already expended it 1 have disbursed no part of it without of the Directory, and that I ba 'y cent which | have parted with The total amount of contributions re0-ived is, in round numbers, $44 500. besides which. due-bille for several hundred dollars more, whieh may or may not be paid—probably never wili The total amount of disbursementsis in round numbers, $10,000 —and there are some few outstanding claims of incea- siderable smounts to be yet settied. It ia impossible, therefore, to say what the exact halavoe may be. bab from present appearances, $25 000 is a fair approxima. tion towards it, and this sum is to be invested in Treasury moter, and deporited aproiaily in the joint names of at least two members of the Directory. It was my wish to have made such an investment some time ago, but | bad no authority from the Dirse- tory. It was considered proper to wait reasonable time for reclamations to be made after issuing our ad- drees of the 83d October last. In regard to the future use and disposition of this fund, | can only say, that I shall endeavor to discharge my duty with fidelity. and that so far as I may have a voice or a vote, as a member of the Directory, or other- wise, I sball opprse the application of it, for any other end or purpore than that for which, as I honestly by- Neve it was originally raised You ‘will readily per- ceive that I can pledge myself for nothing more. Believe me, my dear sir, sincerely and truly your frlend, R. EMMET, MAILS FOR EUROPE. The Weekly Herald. The Canada will leave at noon, to-day, for Halifax and Liverpool. Her mails will close at 11 o'clook this morning. The Weekly Herald, printed in French and Eoglish, will be ready at nine o’ciook this morning. Its 0 tenta will embrace the latest intelligence from the California gold region by me \. Thora ney Cutlery,embrac- v of sportemen's, ven aud poches kn vor, 0. th ing a large var meet rareard beautifa! pstte: able dreseing-naseain all Chal the name iinpor’e, containing in the smallest apace tha raoat nss- fulaiticles. G. SAUNDERS & SON, 147 ond 387 Broadway, A Gold Mine, a \Ppol Nagsan street, where suite are sold. They cloth Coat, cssimere Pacts, and fancy Vest ; 100 Overaoats at $1 to $12; Su) pairs light, tough, elastic carsimore Pants juss suited for rougbiug it at the mines in California,as $1 — par— seme of them cust $f. New Frults—Mainga ttaisius, ia whole, half, nd quarter boxes; Grapes in kove; Citron, Dried Curranta, Firs, Prunes, Almonds. Spices of all the various kinds. wholesale rerail, at unusual low pric’s_ at JO FOWLER'S, Nos. 259 and 428 Greenwich street. and 78 Vesey s'reet. Snyrna Raisins. 4 gents; new do.td.; Dried Currants 6d. and 8d. porlb, Bakors and grocers, would do wel t give hin aevll. California Fever.—Although exceeding in Intenm:y of excitement that of the cholers, yot falls far shor’ af that produced by the inimitable, Vo, U3 Nassau street, in his die Play of geniue neatreat, Ro. tn the rclevce «f curtine halt aud Whishers. Hill's infallible Onguent, to promote the growth of the hair, an above. The Land Route —Young Gentlemen about Town, who meditate goirg 10 California, had better stady the prover sieps to oarry them through the iand route, ata gras raucy Dress and Civic Ball, to be given at Mager’s Concert Hal, No. 101 Bitsatech street, cn Wednesday Bvenins, 20ch tastant f the Indies, who will be prevent, are well acqueinted with nie and the gold digeimes. Ths u'most orler and deaoraim an idaysi—The Cele= id Silver ome of every ‘or salo by B.&. WA’ Pens age warranted to © brated “ Richelien” Gold Pens, in Taciety, eultable for holid BON, 15 Wall atrect. The wear forfive youre. Gold Pene COMMERCIAL APFATRBS, MONEY MARKET. Tuceday, December 19—6 P. M. The stock market opened a littly heavy this morning, and prices fell off afraction. This reaction is nothing more that what we anticipated from the rapid rise of the past week. At the first board, Treasury notes de clined 5 per cent ; Illinots 4; Pennsylvania 6's 14% Erie bonds %; Canton + Norwich and Worcester % ; Morris Canal \ ; Farm Long Island 1. Harlem, preferred, a: cent. At the second board, the rales were small, but prices ruled below thore current in the morning. Reading Railroad fell off 4 per cent ; Harlem 1; Long Island ‘4; Farciers’ Loan X; Canton, Reading mortgage bonds advanced 1 per cent . ‘There hes been an active inquiry, to day, forexchange; and sales of sterling bills, to some extent, have been made, for remittance by the steamer leaving to-morrow, The market has not been very liberally eupplied. We quote bills on London at 83 99 per cent premium; om Paris 5f. 26 0 5f, 2254 ; Hamburg 350 35% ; Amsterdam 4034 0 403 ; Bremen 78 4 7844. The receipts of the Harlum Railroad Company, for the first seventeen days in Deowmber, this year, were $12,438 09 against $9,626 25 for the corresponding period in 1847, chewing an increase of $2801 84. The exten- sion to Dover Plains will be op»ned about a week before the Ist of January, and the New Haven road opens next Monday, On the Ist of January, 1849, both road? will bein full operation—the Harlem a distance of 84 miles from the City Hall, and the New Haven to ite Eastern termination The annexed statement exhibits the quotations fot government and State stooks, in thia market, at three periods :— Prices or Stoons is THE New York Manuwr, 1848, Wa 18 Rate Oct. 2% Nov, 13. Dao. 19, United Stators 105 44aid “ 6 103341 « 6 10g alas “ 5 1% 95 9 95) Tron’'y Notes, 6 2% 103 yal Now York , 7 all — am « 6 &— 1A ALO7 108 W109 « 6 10536 106 a = bed 6 a— Wl « 6 « 6 aa ae: 46 M0-R eg H HKAIM TON AION OL aOLG — a ee 7! 1a, anase TmosgaNL 101, S18 ws S7%a 98 1SKaLw 6 mem = eee Nhnoia, 6 a a7 Indians, a a ST Arkanma, 6 35 8 36 Alabama, 6 6a on Pennsylvanin,6 aT Ka Ae Tennessee, 6 — a N. York City,7 1467 AIM 101 102 105 aloe eT 1868 Wesigatid 10 ~a= « 6 1850 9 = « 6 1SKTU 893 8 W100 Bk Co'm.N.¥. full a 91K 96m OTNE “ sorip 4a 9s — a N. Y. Life Ins, & Trust Co, 102 a3 101, wig Farmers’ Loan &Truat Co. DMA RM SE Ohio Life Ins. & Trust Co. 73 a 73 7% 0 78 Bank of U.S.in Pennayl', “Ziyn 2% [2 a2 N, Jermy KR. & Trans. Co. 10 atl 100 aol Mohawk & Tud'n Railroad. 72 0 TS 73a a Utica & Schenectady Raid. 114Kal15 115 ali6 & Ution Hailrond, 10° wtih 118 Auburn & Syracuse Rail’é — — - Roading Railvoul, Irom, Delaware & Hindson Canal, 140 Reading Rai i, YO Reading Railroad Mig Ban, 61 0 61 G2 a M2}g 63 w Ot It will peroeived that prices for nearly every security in thie list, h advanced several per cent within the past month, This is the result of the increased de- mand produced, partially, by the greater ease in the money market, and partially by the speculative move menta growing ont of the gold excitement, Those oaures, combined, account for the improvemont, whiok doubtless, permanent, The impetus given to speoa- tation, by the discoveries recently made in Catitornia, has beon greater than anything of the kind rewieng