The New York Herald Newspaper, December 29, 1848, Page 2

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BROADWAY CIRCUS, Near Spring streot—Eauesrmian- tm, ho. MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, Near Broome—Cunury’s Shnsramt'e—Erworian ivoire MELODEON —Vimormia Sen ewaneRe SOCIETY LIBRARY—Camrnsri's Mineraets, ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTE. Bowery—Vax Amnvnon's Guasp Mer aenie. STUYVESANT INSTITUTE, Broadway, nosr Bleooker street —New Onieans Srremapens’ Ernorian Concerts. STOPPANT BALL, corner of Broadway and Walker streot— Wurrk’s Sen ExADERP—Ercorian Concerts. LYCEUM, Chatham Squarc—Kem-'s Pawromners, &9. New York, Friday, December 29, 1848. Actual Circuiation of the Herald. Dee. 28, Thursday. . ...- «+= 20,352 copies. ‘The publica: ‘the Herald commenced yesterday at 25 enatienne tveieee nd @nrahad at 20 minutes past 6 o'clock. Circulation of the other Leading Morning Journalse + 4,800 800 Courier and Enquirer, (daily) Jourpal of Commerce. Express . tees + 8,600 ‘Tribune. «11.500 24,600 zrrontistthe above estimate’ will be corrested on ‘adequate authority. The Tribute to Colonel Duncan. The festival in honor of Col. James Duncan, at | the Astor House, last evening, was one of the most complimentary and flattering testimonials of pub- lic respect which we have ever seen offered to any distinguished man. A full report of all the proceedings and speeches 1s given in our columns this morning. Co). Duncan’s rey ly to the address made by Judge | Edmends, in presenting the medal, was character- ized by the finest taste and real good feeling. With a felicitousness excelled only by the modesty'by | which the remarks were dictated, the gallant Colo- hel turned the thonghts of ‘those present, for the moment, away from himseif, to the noble charac- ter end eminent services of the lamented Ring- gold. It wasa most touching allusion; and, in- deed, altogether, the brief address of the Colonel ‘Was a rare specimen of genuine eloquence. The dinner went off with great spirit... Decided- ly the best speech of the evening was that of the Colonel himself. Humorous, pointed, and elo- quent, it proved satistactorily that the gallant speaker was quite at home amid the “light artil- lery’’ of the dinner table. Altogether, the whole occasion was creditable in the highest degree to the patriotism and public | spirit of the city of New York, and worthy of its | object—the commemoration of the services and | worth of a gallant soldier and accomplished gen tleman. Extra Session of Congress. According to indications and opinions at Wash ington, there is some appearance that an effort wil be made by the whig party, to induce General Taylor to call an extra session of the incoming Congress. This session, however, could hardly meet on the fourth of March, because there are many members yet to be elected in the several States from which they will be sent. The num- ber of Representatives to be elected is ninety. three, from the States of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia. North Carolina, South Carolina, (one vacancy,) Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Lou- imana, Maryland, Mississippi, and Texas, as given am the statement in the?Hera/d of 25th inst. The policy of an extra session of Congress, at the commencement of a new admimistration, has heretofore been considered very questionable and very doubtful. Every one remembers the disas- trous effects, the premature agitations: and the troublesome issues, which the extra session, called by General Harnson, produced on the adminis- tration of that day. They laid the foundation for the defeat of the whig party and the prostration of all their purposes in the subsequent elections. Perhaps, however, the crisis into which the country has been precipitated by the agitation of the’ slavery question, to almost a point of dis- solution, may furnish strong palliation for the as- sembling of a new Congress, as soon as possible after the coming imauguration, Yet there are fome indications developed by the recent elections, which would justify the belief that the new Con" gress, in the present state of public opinion through- out the country, will be more impracticable, more ultra,and more ungovernable on the slavery question than that now in session, in Washington. Inthe free States generally, ali the members elected by the whig patty have openly and brosdly committed themeelves to the restriction of slavery within its present limits, and to its exclusion from the newly acquired territories, and some of them, even to its abolition in the District of Columbia. Thoze two pointe, therefore, on which hang movements tend- { ing to adiesolution of the Union by the Southern St_tee, would come vp again in the new Congress, Ma stronger and more powerlul way than even | n the prevent body, reference to the slave seem to be a justifiable Ia this point of view, and in stion alone, it would not ley in the President elect toconsent to coll an extra session. The better © be, to give the country ome repoee; to portpone a collision between the slavery and anti-slavery politicians as long as pos- sible, eo as to give the country a period of breath- ing time; to call up 1ts, good sense, and thereby avert the dangers that might arise from a collision of such irreconcilable aud conflicting elements as How menace the integrity of the confederacy. Avother interest in Congresa, connected with the whig party, we have no doubt, will push for an extra session at all hazards. There is a certain party, or clique, of whige, who were extremely hostile to the nomination of General Taylor, and would willingly attemptto reach some platform from which to influence or rule his policy, thro: their action in both houses assembled in extra sion. The office seekers and spoils hunters, who, of course, belong, in a great degree, to those sections of the whig party, would join in the same movement, in order to bring about a general removal of the officials now in the em- ploy of governm-ct,and the appointment of new ones to the vacant places. la the extra sessien of 1840, Mr. Clay maneged and conducted the move- mente of those particular interests of the whig party who were diseppointed in the nomination ‘and election of General Harrison. A similar state of things exists at the presemt time, in regard to | General Taylor, among certain leading membere of the whig party. They will, therefore, endeavor to push their policy; and it 1s not unlikely that, amidst all the confusion and difficulties of the preeent session, the assembling of a new Congress may be forced on the Presidentelect. There will not, in all prebability, be anything done in re- ference to the slavery question at the present ses_ sion; neither will a government be given to Cali- fornia, of any kind. Thie delay in acting on these important matters will, of course, increase and strengthen the reasons that will be urged on him for calling an extra session. Things at Washington look gloomy enough. The difficulties which Gen. Taylor will encounter are accumulating, increasing, and spreading every day. The purposes declared by the Southera lead- ers—the dissolution of the Union and the forma. tion of a separate confederacy of slave States—is a matter that requires extreme caution to meet. An attempt to open the ports of the Southern States, under the action of any State Legislature ora State Convention, in defiance of the revenue laws of the Union, would at once bring the new ad- ministration into a very important and alarming crisis, which, if not managed with great skill and consummate prudence, might eventually lead to the result so often anticipated by the leaders of all ultra sections, and so much to be de- plored by the moderate and reflecting mea of the whole country. A successful movement of that kind would lead almost to a dismemberment of the Union. If it ever should take place, the Southern States might form a republic by them- selves—the Northern free States another; and we are persuaded that Califorma and Oregon would consider themselves thrown on their own respon- sibility, and would, in such case, very likely, go to work and form a republic on the Pacific. The dismemberment of this great republic into three separate and smaller ones, according to those lines of division, would be a subject of much gnef to philosophers and statesmen, who anticipated so much from the progress and continued integrity of the Union; but it would also lead to different sec- tional results to the isolated leading men of the new confederacies that would thus be tormed. PracticaL Rrrorms 1n Conargss.—Tue Minr- age System.-—Our learned and honorable contem- porary, Massa Greeley, M.C., A.S.S., has not disappointed his frends and admirers, amongst whom we certainly deserve to be ranked. Hes a reformer--a Fourierite reformer--a regular, pro- gressive, resolute, nineteenth century reformer, and “ nothing shorter.” He has hardly stumbled over the threshold of Congress, when he ferrets out a thousand abuses. Ile scents corruption in every breeze ; he beholds rascality underneath every desk ; he rambles all over the House, like a restless inquisitor; he 1s the evil gemius of de- faulting Congressmen—peering in upon all their misdeeds—not to be shaken off or bamboozled. Kick him, cuff him, do what they will with him, he still maintains his adhesiveness. He seems to be ever exclaiming, with Ludovico, in “ Measure for Measure,” ‘ By my troth, I'll go with thee to the lane’s end ; nay, I’m a kind of a burr—I shall stick!” In all this Masea Greeley but faithfully | discharges hys mission. He is a Fourierite ; he is known all over creation as a Fourierite. He wes sent to Congress as a Fourierite; and it isasa Fourierite--a great, practical regenerator and re- former—that he has entered on his responsible dutiee. | Already Massa Greeley has astounded us by the awful disclosures with respect to the mileage of members. The mileage! Yes, the Fourierite has laid his profane hand even on that time, sancti- fied mystery, the mileage of members ! He has published a series of tables, illustrating the con- struction which Congressmen have been in the habit of giving to the law, authorizing the pay- ment of mileage; and he has revealed to mankind the whole process by which the constructionists | realize from three and sixpence to three thousand dollars per annum more than the benevolent foun- ders of this happy republic intended. After all, members of Congress are human. Have they not hands, organe, dimensions, senses, affections, pas- | sions? Are they not fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same dis- eases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as other men are? If yeu prick them, do they not bleed? If you tickle them do they not laugh? If you poi- son them with bad brandy, do they not sicken and sometimes actually die ? Courageourly, then, like the renowned knight who lives for ever in the pages of Cervantes, has our philosophic friend entered the lists at Washington; not, however, without encoun- tering serious opposition and a deadly foe. The crown of martyrdom is not gained without a struggle. Reformers cannot reap victory as easily as the sans cwlottes burdens himself with the glittering wealth of the California sands. The Honorable Sausage Sawyer, has placed him- self in the deadly breach, and stands up for “his order.”” How the conflict may end, mortals can- not now foretell. In the meantime, gods and men look on with great anxiety, not unmingled with uproarious laughter. Meanwhile, we trust Massa Greeley will take courage and pursue the work of exposure and re- form. A vast field lies before him—the bills of Congresemen for washing are, 1m many cases, posi- tively alarming; unknown sums are expended in this department of profligate expenditure; the cost of congressional boot-blacking 18 actually frightful. True, some members, in a spirit of conscientious economy, never once indulge in this luxury, from the one end of the session to the other; but, gene- Tally speaking, the extravagant employment of boot-blacks calls for the most serious considera- tion. In cigars the waste 13 enormous, and the worst of it is that the article 18 so vilanously 1n- ferior, that the eflence may, with literal truth, be said to be “ rank and smells to heaven.” Who that has ever passed through tae Rotunda, or the lobbies and corridors near either House, needs to be told of the poisonous atmosphere created by | this fearful abuse of the per diem of members? What shell we say of the bills of the members for gin-clings, and cobblers, and brandified com. | pounds, poured ont by the hogshead, by Foy and Casparis? Here,j oh! Greeley! behold objects worthy of your highest ambition! Hic labsr, hoe opus est! abuces., Let Congress be at once organized into a regular “ phalanx” of industrial association, on the true Fourierite plan. The excess of mileage is only a fleabite to what would be thus saved to the national treasury. Washing could probably be done for ten cents a dozen. Boot-blacking might be reduced at least ninety per cent. Cigars of prime quality could be got for three pennies a dozen. Brandy would fall toa dollar a gallon, and gin-slings might be had for the asking. The cook. ing department—if entrusted to Sawyer, whose genius forthe sausage and artistical powers in getting up all sorts of ‘made-dishes,” no one can dispute; and Greeley, whose knowledge of broths and milk diet, to say nothing of squash, 1s knowa to the extremest verge of human digestioa—might be so conducted as to afford an excellent table d’ hote, at about fifteen cents per diem a head; while Rotts cou!d attend to the making of the beds. Glo- rious reform! Legislators could then be had for two dollars a day. The saving to the country would be about fourteen thousand dollars a week. Just think of it! set every patriot say success to this grand, practical work of reform; and, in the meantime, let Massa Greeley be constituted a commuttee of one, to report on the subject, and Uring in on appropriate bill, to be entitled “ A bill to organize Congress on the benificent principles of industrial association, and to restrain the expendi- tures of members for washing, beot-blacking, endy, within just and constitutional limits, There is but one mode of correcting these awful Awrvut Tragepy at THE Astor Piace Orgea Hovuse—Murver or Rossini in nis Masrerrigcr.— On Wednesday evening, 10 the midst «fa shock- ing rain and sleet storm, (fitting time for such a deed,) a premeditated and most shocking murder, without a particle of bloodshed, was perpetrated at the Astor Place Opera House, on one of the mos, ionocent of men an& greatest masters of music that Italy ever produced. Under the auspices of Mr. Fry, Rossini’s famous opera of the ‘ Barber of Seville” was brought out on the evening in question ; and a more cool and deliberately perpe- trated butchery we never saw or heard of in the mueical annals of New York, than that was on that sed and selemn uccasion. The house was fashionable, exclusive, critical, and thin. Yet every variety of costume decorated the thin boxes and half-filled parquette, from the brilliant ornaments of lace and diamonds down to the sober habiliments of the funeral ser- viee. Some were most beautifully and brilliantly arrayed, as if they had come from a birth-night presentation at the palace of a sovereign; others were modestly decorated, as if they had arrayed themselves to attend a funeral, but had, by some mysterious mistake, come to witness -this open- handed massare of Rossini, in his masterpiece. ‘We can’t enter into the particulars of the night's Performances. A great flourish of trumpets had preceded the firet night’s pertormance of the “Bar- ber of Seville;” but it fell off in a lamentable de- gree on its representation. Even Mr. Fry him- self felt the full force of his sad and siaking des- tiny, for he came before the curtain and made a very nice, but melancholy little epeech, apologizing —amid cries of “louder, louder’—for one of the vocalists, probably meaning the same apology to extend to the whole of the troupe, with the excep- tion of one or two, as well as the orchestra. To those who retain some of the recollections of the delightful feeling which they experienced twenty- five years ago, on hearing Malibran, in Rosina, of Garcia in Almaviva, of Angrisani in Don Bartolo, and of the young Garcia in Figaro, the cast of the opera ef the “ Barber of Seville,” at the Astor Place Opera House, presented a sad and melancholy picture, both of skill and management, taste and audience, as well as of enterprise, in the whole business. Yet there was considerable applause occasionally; but we presume that it was intended to encourage some of the singers, and to indicate that the house felt thankful that matters were no worsé, and that the laceration of Rossini’s masterpiece was not a little deeper. Notwitnstanding all this great failure, the ar- tists, or at least some of them, have talent and skill for particular linee, that may be suitable for their capacity, voice, and general ability. Madame Laborde, in her own line, has good taste, consi- derable power of voice, and skill as an actress. She sings some of the arvas with much discern- ment, but hardly up to the requisitions of Ross’ Opera comique, of the French school, 1s her forte, and in that she shines in perfection, but she can- not rise to the height of the great gems of {talian cemposition. Roesi-Corsi and Sanquirico were the only artists who really did common justice to their paits. The part of Almaviva was asad and melaxcholy failure. As opera matters and opera management are now revealed, it must be admitted that the taste ot our people ot fashion for such exclusive enter- tainments is retrograding instead of making pro- gress. Twenty-five years ago, there appeared to be greater discrimination, a finer taste, and a more exquisite sensibility for what was right and wrong, beautiful and execrable, in Ita'1an music, than there is at the present day, with all our de- sire for exclusiveness, and all the aids of foreign travel. Like the crab, cur people of taste and fashion are going backwards. How is this? Does 1t arise from the incapacity of the committee, the incompet-ncy of the manager, or the decline in taste on the part of the audience? We believe it springs partly from ail of those causes; but unles there was some radical defect in the constitution and construction of such society in this city there would be patronage enough from the public at large to bring forward opera of the highest character, instead of passing off such abortions as we occasionally see presented atthe Astor Place Theatre. There is a great deal of real taleat in the opera line, in this country, a present. There 1s Benedetti, who, with all his quarrelrome and troublesome traits, is an artist of high rank, when he chooses not to be sick. There 1s Truffi, who 1s exquisite in her line; and there | are Madame Bishop, and many others whom we could name besides. In fact, we do not see how the opera can be conducted to the end of the win- ter, as it is now managed, unless Mr. Fry, the ex- pert ‘Napoleon, who conducts it, will get up a row behind the scenes, with a speech before them, once a week ; or, failing in that, will have a spar- ming match between one of the committee and any hatitué of the opera, by way of an interlude, or as a substitute for the ballet. A speech from Mr. Fry, with all his grace and eloquence, without a fight in the green room, or an exhibition of fisti- cufis in the parquette, are not enough to fill the house. Unite these racy elements together, and the house can be filled nightly, with a paying au- dience, though not, perhajs, all in white kids, Something must be done. Tue Frencu Consut at Aux Cayrs.—We learn from Santer, ot the trig Naritiske, who arrived yesterday, that the French vessels of war which sailed from Port au Prince had arrived at Aux Cayee, and that the difficulties between the autho- nities of that place and the French Consul were settled ina manner satisfactory to all parties. On the evening of the day upon which the reconcilia- tion took place, a grand illumination of the town, fire-works, and cannonading from the ships of war in port, terminated the affair. Tue Steamer Nia@ara, which sailed from Bos- ton for Liverpool, taxes out no specie. Her freight list amounts to only about $5,200; the principay items of which are thirty-seven cases ruber shoe, and ninety-nine dead hogs. The Weexiy Heratp will be published at nine o’clock to-morrow morning. Tue Stramsuir day. nora is now in her thirteenth Her news will be two weeks later. Theatric Musical Bowsny Turatne.—There was a fine house here last evening and the actors did thelr duty well. The of Brabant” was the firet piece, It is not a very favorite piece omewhat rambling, to our taste; still there are maby scenes in it in which the beautiful eiceution of Mies Wemyssis shown to much advan- teee J H Hall and N 'B Clarke, as the foes, were much applauded. and the more terious portions of tha drawa were relieved by the contrat which Winans, at the volunteer. with all his witticisms. made to them The combat he engages in, and the creat odds he 80 Fuccessfully contends agatnet, mace the house resound again with applanse. The comedy of “Dr. Dilworth” succeeded the play, and dancing, by Ciocra and Neri, and another eterling drama the ‘Gold Seekers,”’ concinded, To-night we are giad to nee the comedy of “Time Tries all.’ {9 to be revived | [t is a piece of great interest, and the actirg in it fa) M. Scott, JH. Hail, Mies Wemyas. and the rest, is'really admirable, Mr. and Mre, Gilbert will make their second appearances in the comedy of “Pr Dilworth.” and dancing and other entertainmente will male up the bill. The Bowery theatre ie going on with wind and tide in its favor. oapway THratny —The new drama entitled the “Count of Monte-Cristo,”’ was again presented at the Broadway Theatre last evening. It ii teaying too much of thi to rtyle it the best grand dramatic for a long time, been produced upon in atage. Not only hai work of Dumas been i dramatized by Mr Andrews, but the artiste who have aided in putting it upon the stage, have oxe- cuted their work ina er which does them the greatest credit; the sce! is gorgeous and yet not fagant As to the acting of thefgentiomen and ladies who are cast for the various parts, they all acquit themeelves admirably Mr Lester, in his varied per- sonations. is skiitul and bapry in adapting his style to the ciroumatences of the plot. irs, Abbott, Mii Mr Dyott, are all of them too to need a character here They each and al] do their duty excellently. The grotto scene is mag- 4 exquisite in ite detatis, and the oarnival Tfeot a! e dancing falls not aod to bring new Tamweas 60 Colom the pinty a graces ful danseuse of the Broadway. “Bi this, there fe des st successful ron. There was full 0. it, to witmess the beautiful spectacle Narionat. Taxatae.—The pla} produced last evening with a capital cast. J. R. Soott of “ Virginius” was was the Roman father; C. W Ciarke, icilius; Ciltoa, | Appius Claudius; and Pardey, Dawes, Hamilton, Mira Mestayer, aud Mra Chapman, taking promiornt parts —Seott playing Virginius well, and supported as he was by such an excelent cast, ali went if tiowly, Tae twin brothers went through their classic groupings; and then the farce of * A Naovob foran tivur” was played. and W. B. Chapman and T G Booth afforded much fun in thisamusing farce. The new pantomime, which was played last, has proved very success- ful; it is full of tun and frolic, and the agile lequin, with hismegic sword, and the graceful ute Columbine, run the old clowp and Pantaloon into all manner of tudicrous scrapes and situaens To night Scott will appear as Phillip in * Luke the Laborer,” and Michael in the “Children in the Wood.” Both of these pisces are most interesting ones; C. W. Clarke's performance of Luke is one of the best things he dors. The farcs of “Uncle Sem.” and the new pantomime, will also be played. Several new pieces are in preparation. and will shortly be produced. New Yerr’s day will be hand- somely celebrated at this ho B gain this theatre was filled to cverflowing with the elite of the city, embracing This quit goodly number of pretty wom fact slone ehows ly that Burton s is beeomin: the magnet of attraction, and deservedly so, as th: talented manager is constantly om the alert in getting up good local pieces for his patrons, and such pieces, WO. as Dever fail to please. he entertainments commenced with the * Prin Apprentice,” which is @ comedy in two acts, of rather a pleasing charao- The “Pas Styrien,”? by Miss Walters and Mr. Frederi as @ Very graceful plece of dancing; and likewire the “Pas de Danube,” by Mise Wal- ters, was ve | But the main attraction was the origi burletta, called the “California Gold Mines.” This piece is in conformity with the present excitement respecting the gold region. The first act opens with Jacob Breese, one of the New York “B’hoys.’’ bound for California. (nia charac'eris taken by Mr. Johnston, in a manner which cannot be sur- paved, Batty Shea, bis friena, by Mr. Res, is equally good, The whole piece, in fact. fs played to perfection; and from the delight with which the audience receive it nightly, we should say the “California Gold Mines’? will prove arich harvest to the manager for some time tocome ‘The perfirmance concluded with the laughable bur- Jetque, called “ Where’s Barnum?” during which the house was in a perfect roar. from the inimitable acting of Mr Burton and Mr Brougham. ‘To- night, @ bill is Offered that will ensure another crowded house, Sanvs, Lent & Co have taken the Broadway Circus, and will open with their splendid equestrian ¢roupe on New Year's day. We aro informed that Tryon, the ssee. will go back to his old quarters in the Bowery, which, we understand, he is to ocoupy as soon as the wild beast exhibition closes there. The interior of the Alhambra bas undergone an entire refitting and reburnishing, with luxurieus to the seats, aud screens to ward off the ments will consist of U formances of M: de and his childre: the firet equestrians in the profesrion. of Arabian camels in the original di the two performing elephants, the dancing horses, the fighting ponies, ic, To those who have before attended the performances of this company, it is soarcely neces- sary to say, they will be well repaid by a visit to the Albambra on New Year's day. Mapam Anna Bisnor.—Those who have travelled throvgh the various part of tne globe, which will be ably reprerented, as regards the particular style pf music of each country, in the grand composition of Bochea, called the “ Voyage Musical,” will have an opportunity of recalling to their minds, on Tuesday evening next, at the Tabernacle, perhaps scenes of infinite pleature and the dearest associations. The compositicn is splendid, and with Loder as the direc tor of the orchertra, there can be little doubt of its effective erecution, Madam Bishop will also sing several of her best and most admired [talian sc as also some duetts, with Signor Perelli; and, § many plaintive and thrilling ballads, which, at the last delighted audience. Guanp Concert.—We are glad to perceive that se- yeral of the leading artists of this city have kindly volunteered their services for the benefit of the Chari- le Funds of the St. George’s and British Protective Emigrant Societies, at a concert which takes place at the Tabernacle on Thursday evening next. Among other distinguished names of those who will appear that evening, are these of Madam Anna Bishop, Miss Adele Hobnstock, Mr. Bochea, the great harpiet, and Mr. Charles Hohnstock. Tho excellent band. the Germania Society, will also play several beautifal airs ; and Mrs, Edward Loder and Miss Watson will execate various plaintive and beautiful ballads. The chorus will be sustained by the members of the American Mu- sical Institute, and the evtire arrancements will be under the direction of Mr Henry C, Watson. Charity Deing the main object of this action, we have littls doubt but that the Tabernacle, on that evening, will exhibit the strongest proofs of pure benevolence. ‘Tur Honnstocxs.—The concert given by these emi- nent artiste, at the Female Academy, Brooklyn, last was thinly attended; but the entir were received with evident demons TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, THIRTIETH OONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. In Senate. Wasuinaron, Deo. 28, 1848. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS. The Senate convened at noon, when the President pre tem. resvmod t: e obair, and called to order. Prayer ‘was then offered up by the Chaplain. rer! Various petitions were presented, received, and duly referred. STEAM PACKET Comranr. The bill for the recharter of the Washington and Alexandria Steam Packet Company, was, on motion, taken up; when Mr. Benton made a brief remarks in its support. ‘When he had concluded, Mr. Auten, of Ohio, demanded the yeas and nays, when the bill was read the third time and passed, by yeas 36, nays 15. MILEAGE AND MFSSENORRS, Mr. Baiont, of Indiana, offered a joint re<olution, fixing and reducing the pay of messengers sent to ‘Washington by the Presidential Electoral Colleges, which lies over, UNITED STATES COasT SURVEY, Mr. Baiont’s resolution, calling upon the President of the United States to communicate to the Senatethe number of vessels employed on the coast survey, and for other matters relating tothe same subject, was, on motion adopted. PRIVATE BILLS, On motion, the Senate proceeded to the considera- | tion of private bills. After several other reports were made, The Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasurnaron, Deo, 28, 1848. PETITIONS, The House assembled at the usual hour, when, after | the regular routine business of opening had been gone through with, the Speaker announced the reception of petitions to be in order, when several were pre- sented. PRIVILEGED QUESTION. Mr. Gavce, of Alabama, rose to = privileged ques- tion. He alluded tothe Tribune's statement that he (Mr. Gayle) had received an excess of mileage. The charge was well calculated tc subserve the purposes of &@ demagogue, but was without foundation in fact. [n- stead of an excess, he bad net yet received his dues. He said that he should apply to the committee on mileage to rectify the error. REFORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Srraxer announced the next thing in order to be the reports of committees, when several reports were made. CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILLS, On metion of Mr. Vinton, of Ohio, the bill provid’ ing for the expenses for the ensuing fiscal year, and also the Indian Appropriation Biil, wore taken up, and Teferred to the Committee of the Whole, and made the | special order of the day for this day week. BINDING FRERMONT’S AND EMORY’s REPORTS. The resolution of Mr. Cuanues Brown, of Pa., ros- pecting the binding of Col. Freemont’s, Lieut. Emory’s and other reports for preservation, was, on motion, re- considered, and the subject referred cack to the Print- ing Committee. PUBLIC LANDS FOR RAILROADS, ETC, Mr. Coutamsn, of Vermont, reported s bill for giving public lands for railroads and canals; a! © other simi- jar bills, which were read twice and re ¢rred to the Committee ofthe Whele. Among other jas one gravting to each of the new States the sams «mount of public lands that Ohio had received, which w sebriefly dircussed, and Iaid on the table by yeas 94,1 5£70. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, After the reception of some other reports, a xcssage was reovived from the President, in writing,>, the Pennsylvania and Ohio Ratiroad. Pittspcra, Deo, 28, 131 Over $50,00@ has already been subscribed towa: Cs the Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad. hands of his private secretary, in reply to # resolution of the House, relating to the imprisonment of Ameri- cansin Ireland, which was laid on the table andor- dered to be printed. RIGHT OF WAY YOR A RAILROAD, Mr, Garxe, of Alabama, reported « bill, giving the | right of way,and granting public lands for a railroad | leading from Mobile to the mouth of the Ohio river, | delighted with the execution of reveral ge: formance of which received all that atte: deep musical science could impart to them. Ike.urimer.—Thbis excellent violinist, alded on the pisno by Mme. E. Hammarekold, has been very suo- cestful in his concerts at Charleston, 8. C. Cunisty’s MinstRexs have done « glorious business during this holidey week, and esleulate to goon doing it, as each night th-y bring forward a better pro- gramme than previously Their list of songs, ko, 18 most complete, and, by their long practice, they have attained the greatest skill in such music, Let every one go and hear them. New Onczans Senexavens.—To use rather a slat phrase, these geniuses ar: bound to shine.” An the applause and encomiums they nightly receive from nd taehionable audie: are but just tri- butes to their merits. The peculiar charm about their entertainments is in their refinement and freedom from all coarseness or vulgarity. Camrsri.’s Mixstaeis.—Kimberly and his talented comene, are doing grandly; they are the troubadours of the prerent ege, and receive as much patronage from the fair rex as ever minstrels did in the age of chivalry, as the appearance of their room each evening shows. They deserve all the patronage they get. ‘Wuite’s Serexapens ate all the rage at Stoppant Hall. Without doubt, they are original and amusing a set of darkies as can well be got toge- ther. and their entextainments are really racy and spirited affairs, Mrrovroy.—The Virginia Minstrels, Jeanie Rey- boldeon, La Petite Carline, Master Mitchell, the great negro dancer. and the rest of the company here, give capital performances nightly. Van Amsvercn.--The Zoological establishment of this company is nightly frequented by handreds of our citizens. who separate, bighly pleased with the ex- hibition and «ther entertainments offered for their amusement. A new theatre was opened at Milwaukie, on the 30th ultimo, ee ianinc,—The weather. yester- day, was delightful; and the eplendid condition of the streets, for sleighing. kept the city, during the whole day, and up to a late hour at night, sounding with the merry jingling of the bells Every variety and desorip- the most morning; but the re in throwing off the rably plearant. Tue Cuore na. —The following is the re} Health Officer:— 8 port of the nd snow as to make them tole- Quarantine, Deo. 28, 1848, His Honor tHe Maron: Three new cares of cholera, and one death. have 0o- curred at the Marine Hospital since the report of yes- terdsy One of the cases is # nurse of the Hospital Respectfully, ALEX. B. WHITING, Health Officer. There are no cases in the city. G.Wno 1s to Biane ?—In the, Herald of yesterday, the attention of the authorities was called to a dange- rous bole in Trinity Place, which has for several weeks been left unprotected. Mr. George Hammond, the Street Imapector, ttater that he reported the fot of the nulrance to Mr. Martin E. Thompson, the Street Com. mi-sioner, who ordered Mr. Job Black, the Superia- tendent of Repairs, to have the place filledin, The duty of the first named gentleman was done. But why will not Mr Black dohsduty? There is negligence somewhere ; and it reems to fall upon Mr. Black, who, of course, in responsible for any accident which may oecur, and to him the people must look for redress, New Haves Rarinoan.—The connection of this road to the Hurlem Railroad being completed, the com- pany bave run rever ns over it, and find that every thing is ready to begin their regular trips The firet regular train will leave this city this m ’ Which will enable travellers to reach cither Boston or Albany by night. The rteambor Iine; but the uecommodition to u ublio is very great, end cannot but be preferred over any other route, Fink —A fire broke out about one o'clock on Thurs- Gay morning, in the house No, 88 Kighth avenue, oo- cupied by Mr Robinson, occasioned by allowing « child to play with the fire, It was put out with riding damage. Witson Guanns.—This very fine looking oorps passed the Herald efies yesterday afternoon, Their target was well riddled, and they marched in strict military eo the martial music of the band which preceded em. Free Acanemy.—The examination for admission of students of this institution will commence on the 16th of January next,at the Academy, at 9 o'clock, A. M, veo —A man named Edward H. Moore was res- cued from drowning, on Wednesday night, at the foot of Warren street. “Ano THe Twain snatt pe One Firsit.—The so- lemnization of the nuptials of Mr, William 8. Batley, (® brother of Captain D. G, Bailey, tormerly of the packet ship Yorkrhire,) who led to the altar Miss ie A. Goodrioge, of this olty, one of our noblest epee! mens of a lady, took place yesterday. After the mar- riage, the happy couple left for Washington City, amid the bearty an tee end good wishes of their Bumerous friends, This is, indeed, the union of two Pie rh tthe roam of heart roam rte A fairy viston, what abetier ap ere imparta; ‘as Ocean's wave, yor ‘Aa things bonoath Lis surtece sleep. must uffer by this which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Public Lands. } On motion of Mr. Vintox, of Ohio, the House went into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union, Mr, Thompson, of Indians, officiating as chair- man, and took up the bill supplying deficiencies in the | # civil appropriations for the existing fiscal year. Mr. Vinton explained the object of the bill at some length. ‘When he had concluded, Mr Pou.ocx, of Pennsylvania, made a speech reply. ing to the President’s Message, relative to the tariff and Secretary Walker's annual report. He was in- terrupted on leave, and interrogated by Mr. McLane, of Maryland, several times, to which Mr. Pollock re. plied with effect. He exhibited Mr. Secretary Waker inconsistencies as to importations and exportations. Mr. Cuas. Tuomrson briefly replied. Several amendments were considered in Committee of the Whole, on the adoption of some of which the Speaker announced the votes tie. On motion, the Committee then rose, reported pro- grees, and the House adjourned. Upsetting of a Towboat on the Monongahela River, Pittsaurn, Deo, 28, 1848. ‘The steam towboat Liberty, in attempting to ascend the dam across the Monongahela river, yesterday, filled with water, capsized, and turned bottom upwards. Her boiler an: gine rolled out and sunk in the river. No lives were lost. ‘The Cholera tn Ciacinnati, Cinciswatr, Deo. 27, 1848. ‘Two deaths have cocurred at the Hospital hero, among passengers that were left by a steamboat. The symptoms resembled the cholera. The Board of Health, im their report, deny that they were Asiatic cholera eares. The snow has all disappeared. The river has risen one foot four inches since my last report, The Ohio Legisiature. Cotumpus, Dec, 27, 1848, Nothing of any impertance has transpired since I jast telegraphed yeu. The Senate has met twice and adjourned, The House will meet to-morrow morning. The first business in order will be the settling of the | contested seats of the members from Hamilton conuty, | Markets, Pittsuvncny, Dec, 27, 1848. The rain bas been falling all-day, and our rivers are allon the rise, Flour—The sales are only for the sup. | ply of the regular trade demand; 120 barrels Western | sold at $3 81% to $3 8734. The g no change. Provisions—A sale of 12,000 poun in balk, has been made at 4 cents. The market is well | upplied with groceries, | wattt, Dec. 27 Cc Flour—The market at $3 15 & $3 81 per bbl. Gi ein rhad j deroription, either as regards price or de’ H — Prices have deolined—rales of 35,000 head at $380, $375, $3.81 to $387 per 100 Ibs. net, according to quality, Lard—Sales in bbls. at 63(c. Whiskey—Mar- ket dull—sales at 16c. per gallon, Baxtisrone, Deo, 28, 1848, Holdere of flour have putthe market up, but buyers | do not meet them. Howard street is held at $481, and oity mills at $5. Rye flour sells at $3 75; corn meal rells slowly at $2 In wheat there were small sales of white at $1 1234 a $1 15, and red at $1 05. Sales of white corn at 47¢ , 300 Whiskey in bbls. te unchanged, The we * orite subject of geology, it being topic; and, as on former occasions, his audivoce ifested the mort intense interest and ada He began by making ® recapitulation of the pr the metamorphic roc nd stated that he thie evening with the firet 6 ii traces of organized beings which are found here indi getable and animal organ he various auimals found bles wade their appe tos» He then tri of animal and vegetable re fou bg h- wey pe do peovions existence that e earth hed been | uneasy, evidently fearing they will chemloat during which the rtmosp deem - Amn) ‘willl nonhinio soth aan ean xplained, that carbon to animal life, is the ne & ies; and that beace the lower order of vegetables which flourished at the p-riod io question. and which corre:nond to the rashes furas, and other low forms of vegstable life at the present pe to an enormous sise, the climae being there for such extraordinary development At t period anes Senos ature of the tropical clima' growth of vegetables resulted two most important com. sequences : firet, the purification of and the fitting it to sustain animal life; . 60 the deposits of those immense beds of coal. which now form the wealth of nations and the greatest biessiag of demeriio life. The lecturer concluded by stati Sai the subject of She. leetire fer thi raring woal successive production of sir. breathing animals, from the lower orders of existence up to man. International Art-Union.—tstablished in the City of New York, fort. premotion of the taste for the Fume. Arie An the United staves ol awercea, Ly luveodwoLag through means of a perpetual Free Gallery: the ohetid'ceuvres of the Ree ropean Sobool of Art. Its objeot is to furnish the Student of Art with Paintings worthy to become his modela, and geveral public taste. Subscription $5 per annum, for w! subscriber becomes s member and entitled to all the privileges the Institution, which are are as follows:—1. A magnificent Ane nual Engraving, cone expressly for the Institution an full price of the annual subscription, 2 Distribution of Paintings end Works of Art of the ¥ alana nach se have never buen offered to sioner here Union inthe world 3. we sively to Artiste—th us forming practical 4, In addition to these advantages, every subs iber ticnal Art: Union will have the heuor of conteinad-g te the work —o which the Institution takes upon itself- American Artist to Europe, at ite own yovrsin ite best eohools, 4 Deocmber 10. 1849, Subscribers for 1849 will rooei the splendid mestotint engraving, by Allair of Frayer,” after the original picture of Dubufe, A. Uemen at Ha roone of the Teattatics, went by mi enclosing the oarh an: Managore of the Totersational Art Union forward e certificate of memb, rai be appointed in every city in id fe wns soripelonsand forward OUPIL, VIBERT & CO, Managoes. A Set of Thieves and Mascais who are ex- pored tis week i the unsparing colom. Wve been engaged since yesterday. 1 advertising bille, We direct public ¢ matter, Bvery fel’ow caught +o encaged may be set down asa thiof, ‘wo understand the P. Ice Gazetio will pays handsome row: for their apprehension, «Who ts that Knox’ing at the Door.”— Everybooy runs to Knox, 128 Fulton streot, for_a bran new bea- vor, the moment anew fishin is announced. His otyle of hate is pronounced A No. ¢ Insurance officer ray. Every form and shape to fiteverybdy'e head can be found at hia plioe, His selections of furs for Jadies and childron are truly splendid aod magnificent. What moro useful prerent ean be made to a Indy om New Year and Christmas days that Mull, or Tippee? Happy New Year, 189.—We would advise our lacy readers, who wish handsome Gaiter Bote aud Shoes for themselves or children, to go to J. B. Miller’e, 122 Canal street ashe has, for the holidays, a very !azKe and beautiful am sortment of a/l the different stylos; also, India rabber Overshoes, (perpetual gloss) at TLLBH'S, 122 Canal street, near Broad Gift Books for the Holidays.—All wanting books for New Years. are invited t» call before purehasi At the bookstore cf Leavitt Trow & Co., where may be foun moat extentive and complete assortment of Books for OI more than five bundred diferent volumes; any of which woa! grace acentre table, ard proves most valuable and acceptable ift. Annuals. iilustrated works, poory &e., &c. ‘fore ite bo ; books of all hinds and at all prices and ible pricer. LEAVITT, TROW & CU., 191 Broad- or of Dey street, directly opposite John street, For the Holidays.—Fancy Outlery,embrac= ing s large variety of sportemen's, pen and poohet knives, o: the mest rare and beautiful patterns, portable dressing cases,in all thas tho nan e imports, containing in the smallest 08 the mogt use fulartieles. G.SAUNDERS & SON, 147 and 337 Broadway, Gold and Silver ‘tches, for the Holidays. way. —A beantiful and extensive assortment of ladies’ aud coatle spon geld and aver Wavahes some of which are ef sew aad oct | terns, dot rewsly for Holiday presents for # ( jalae PSAVAGE, dr No. 18 Wall ou. Gold Pens for the Holidays!—The Cele brated “‘ Richelieu” Gold Pens, in Gold and Silver cases of. Rarlety, oultable for holiday, prosonta For sale by B.&. WA' SON, 15 Wall stroct. ‘The ** Richelieu” Pens ago warranted wear for five years. Gold Pens repaired. tw All Gentlemen Desirous of Creating an im= Pitesivn on New Your's Day, shou'd know chet to de ae of isotually they must have their Hair and Whiskers cus a la inim& table at No, 13 Nassou street, appropriate in style and nestly im on, “Ulls infalitle Gnguent,,to promote the growyh and beautify the hair, obtained as above. ‘Who goes to California without « Tent, will sleep in the open air.—This being true, miners and should provide themselves with India Rubber Tents, Air Pillows, ‘Wubber Camp Blankets, long Mrning Boots, Gold Inthimus Bags (for pack mules) Portable Bones, and a variety ot ther indispensable articles made exprossly for the purpove, Sad for sale at GOODYFAR RUBBSR EWPORIUM, 189 Broadway, Rathbun’s Hotel, Fire Arms! Fire Arms !!—Callfornt Bix Barrel Revolvers, and ev: other description of Prat: Muskets, Blunderbusses, Bowie Knives, and a fall assortment Guns, double and single barrels, for sale low, 74 Maiden lane. B. JOSEP Them Five Dollar Suits.—1,000 are now ready forsale at ved endorsed notes, They cousist of fine Cloth ( Baoveand tavey Vest peculiarly adapted for the Tight, tough and elastic; s!80, Overc half they oost. AJ] qualities, 8.208, colors and styles, from $1 50 to $1 ‘GEO «GE India Rubber Overshoet...—Goodyear’s warehouse, 100 Broadway, opposite Trinity ohurohyard continues ofore, oat perfect and ext nsive assortment of xpresaly for ite retedi customers, and of yet sold at the lowest prices thau else where prevail fora much inforior artic! fornians, belt and¢ ioaks at lesa th: 6, Naseau street and Beekma LEVIE. ‘Wigs and Toupees.—We would advise all | persons wishing a suverior Wig or Sca.p, to examine the exten ive arsoltment at Batshelor’s manufactory, No. 4 Wall street, | old No. 2. His new-inver.ted wigs obtainod a silvor medal at the ir of tho American Institute. Copy the address, HalrDye—Batchelor’s Instantaneousliquid obtained the first premium at the last F ir of the American In- stitute. This isa new article, entirely free from the many objeo- tons of other dyes, and more casy of appli a'ion. For sale at Batchelor's wig manufactory, No. 4 Wall streot, old No, 2 This is decidediy the best article in the market. Copy the address, 3 “San Bulldings—Lamp Store.”—Just re- ceived from the manufacturer, J. G. Moffett, comp cto assort- ment of solar lamps, eirandcles candelabray hall lanteroe. wioks glcbes, chimpeys, &¢. Ko, Thise who wish to present their Indi ‘with a New Years’ should not failto call at “Fay's Lamp Depo 19 and 135 Fulton street. ooo COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. MONEY MARKET. Thursday, Dec. 28—6 P, M. The stock market continues quiet, and prices were not so Grmly sustained at the opening today. At the first board Canton Co. fell off +; per cent; Farmers» Loan, \; Erie Railroad, new, \{; Long Island, %; all others closed at yesterday's prices. Opsrators both in and out of the street are waiting patiently for the passing of the holidays; and we, therefore, must not expect much act:vity in the market, or improve. ment in prices, until after the Ist of January. Money is very abundant, and loans to any amount can be obtained at six percent. The bulls anticipate a far- ther rise in the fancies, and the bears appear to be very t caught on their short contracts. It is the ral remark among speculators and capitalists, that the money market has not been so easy at this season within the past .en years, On the Ist of January a large amount of Capital will be let loose by the payment of dividends in this and other cities,on many State and other stocks ; and asa portion of this sum will seek invest- ment in some of the recurities of the day, it followsthat there must be on inoreased demand, not so much from speculators as from capitalists, who will take those they purchase out of the market, and relieve the bro- kers from the immense weight they have so long beem compelled to carry At the second board the sales were small, at price® Current in the morning. On application to the Gomp'roller of this State, by one of the New York city banks, for the issue of new notes in lieu of twe $1,.00 notes, the halves of which had been lost in the course of transmission through the pest office, an answer returned that he could not comply with the request until it was satisfactorily shown that the notes were duly registered, and that the missing halves were destroyed, so that they o be produced. The Newark Gas Light Company have declared « dividend of three per cent for the last six months, ‘The Newark Banking and Incurance Company have declared a semi-annual dividend of three and « half per cent. The New Jersey Ineurance Company have declared a cemi-annual dividend of twenty per cent. In connection with the Railroad Report, itis neces- rary to give the returns exhibiting the condition of the Banking Company at the two latest pariods, Centrat Rattnoap ann Bannina Company Oct 1848 Dec. 1848, ion ng Notes discounted, running to maturity, eee eereee p52 TH 33.454 Exo! ae sees 5 884 11 996 Notes and bills under protest . ‘21,87: 20372 D a lying o} 20,884 tees seees » 44,29) ity, cf Savannah, bear sag ing 7 percent interest... .. 0... , 30,000 Stee “* Savannah end N. York Steam sited ackets........, tees uJ Do state of Georgias 12222055551 Boome $008 Do, Southwestern Ratiron 12,600 25.000 Banking houres and lots. . 42519 42519 Real estate taken for debt . 915 ty Brooks & Barden ....... . 523 528 Due by other banks and other comp's, — 738 60 200 In bands of agents... ....... 45 1 . Railroad and appurtenance Ralirond expenditures New iron rails... . A.J, Raymour, late 1° Interest on bonds naive forests, wi E. as covered large portio: earth soon after it Said Se OVees Sines ee ocean, He gay the Cath due by northern bank, Notes of other banks... . $9,081,700 9,424,290 Cornee OOOO