The New York Herald Newspaper, January 3, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Nassau sts. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, —__ AMUSEMANTS il, RVRNING, BOWERY TALATKE, Bowory——Tux Hexcusscx—Love's Brparacer. BROADWAY TUF sTRE, Bicudway -Mowrn Onist0, WATIONAL THPATRE, hatham Yquare——-Mircurt., THe Parsior—New cork ante is—My Wire's Our—CHLpR En an Tus Woors—Manniey Rake IN'B TEBATRE. Chambers steoot—Minxzar Warcu Amp OkAsurn—Caitrun sta GoLe Mixes, MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, Neat Brooms—Cxmurv's Moverams. SOCIETY LIBRARY, Broadway, near Leonard-New O2- ‘Epane Benen anes’. ALHAMBRA, Broadway, near Prince—Samps, Lent & Co's, Amearoan Cincvs, NEWARK, N. J., Washing'on Mnemrn esa, wary 3, 1849, the Herald enced om Monday at & t 80 minutes past 7 o'elcok. Publication of e'olook, and finish Meeting of the Legislature—The Governor's Message. The Legislature o! the State of New York com- menced yesterday, and the message of the newly elected Governor, Hamilton Fish, will be found in full in this day’s Herald. The circumstances under which his Excellency, Mr. Fish, was elected, the present position of the country, the agitation which pervades it on sub- jects growing out of the recent war with Mexico, as well asthe position which the Empire State holds im the confederacy, render a message from the Governor of this State a matter of more than ordinary interest at the present time. We have no pace within which to make much comment to- day. Tic credit ot the State is represented to be high~so much co, that loaus have been contracted at premium; the school system is highly spoken of; and the message contains a recommendation to the Legislature that an agricultural school, and one for the instruction of our people in the me- chanic arts, be instituted To this we can see no objection. Other matters of en exclusively State orlocal character are treated of at length, for the particulars of which we, for the present, refer our Teaderw to the document itself. The most important subject of a general nature which Governor Fish dilates upon, is the question of the extension of slavery to the newly acquired territory. On this he takes a broad anti-slavery ground, and gaye, that ‘if there be any one sub- ject upon which the people of the State of New York approach near to unanimity, it is in their fixed determination to resist the extension of sla- very over territory now free.” This is decidedly plain and flat-footed. It will be seen that Mr. Fish recommends a mo- dification of the criminal code, in connection witn applications for pardon, as well az changes con- cerning other subjects of the same nature. It would appear that he does not favor the liberal use which has been made of the pardoning power for some time past. We shall refer to this message egain. PerrEtvat, ALLEGIANCE.—Messrs. RYAN ANiv Bexrcen’s Casg.—On reviewing the correspondence which took place between Mr. Bancroft and Lord Palmerston, we have been struck with the insolence and audacity with which the latter attempts to justify the British government in the course which at pureued towards Messrs. Bergen and Ryan, citi- zena of the United Statea, who were arrest- ed and imprisoned in Ireland, during the disturb- avces that recently took place in that country. Thosegenilemen, it appear, were arrested, thrown into a loathsome dungeon, and confined for a long time, in consequence of formation which the British government had received {rom its paid sptes in this coventry, that a considerable numberof Ame ricsns might be expected ia Ireland, as agents for the sympathisers ; and their arrest 1a justified on the Ground of the sympathieing meetings and associa- tions got up in New York and elsewhere in the Uni- ted Stater. In addition to all this, the British govern- Ment reiterates the principle of once a citizen Iways a citizen; and disregards passports, signed by American authorities, in the possezston of na- turalized citizens, claiming them as subjects not- withstarding, and that such naturalized citizens of the United States will be held amenable to the law of treason, for opinions expressed and lan- guage used by them in reference to England and her government and institutions, in this country. Its hard to believe that at this late day, such a course of conduct by England towards this country, and such principles as those that were recently advanced and acknowledged by the foreign munister of that country, would be maintained. Yet such is the fact; and we rejoice to see that the edministration has, - through 1ts accredited minister, repudiated both, and not, satisfied with demanding the prompt re- lease of Mess:s. Bergen and Ryan, which de- mand hes been complied with, directed Mr. Ban- croft to “protest in the most solemn and earnest manner which official propriety will warrant, against the orders of the British government, issued oa the 2d and 18th of August last, (the orders under which those gentlemen were arrested,) and against the arbitrary and offensive distinction which they make between our citizens and sub- jects of other nations, and also between our native and naturalized citizens.” That was the proper course to pursue, ard we are g'ad that Mr. Polk's cabinet evinced so much determmation and spirit in the matter. To hold men liable for the opinions wh ve uttered in this country, is ws mm the extreme. The insolent, arrogant, imbe- and barba only way in which? cile, and oppressive government ought to be treat- euch as has been followed. Messrs. gen and Ryan are probably on their way hore, and may he expected 1n a few days. Let them have a warin rece Maremine ann Covsrer-Marcina in Pout tics.—Mr. Ritchie, of Washington, and his cor- reepondents are funny fellows. One of them, who 18 represented to be a very leading mau among the democrats, presents a curious plan for getting over the difficulties and excitements that menace the Union, on the collision between the ele exy and anti-elavery opinions in Congress and elsewhere. This worthy proposes that General Taylor should march over, bag and boggage, to the camp of the | democrats, as the best plan to make his adminis tration successful, and present a check to all the | ultra fections. The same wonderful adviser would piobably have counselled the old hero, when he found himeelf on the field of Buena Vista, enclosed on all sides by the Mexicans, to have marched over, bag and baggage, to Santa Anna, as the best way to make a glorious finish of the Mexican war. General Taylor, however, is made of sterner stuf; and instead of marching over to the ranks of th who opposed his election, we think it would be a matter of greater wisdom for the democrate to march over, bag and baggage, to the old Gearrnl’s camp. Indeed, as matters now stand, t’ ganization of the old parties is inereus day, and there 18 every appearance that the great masse of the moderate, reasonable and enlightened men of all parties will unite in supporting his ad- minietration, and in presenting a barrier to the office-hunters and ultras, that they cannot over- yo Ritchie and his kitchen cabinet all will please put this suggestion in ther pipes, and smoke at during the holidays. Tne Rumorep Dearu or tuk Rev. Dr. Haws. —A rumor was prevalent in the city yesterday, that a telegraphic despatch had been received from New Orleans, by a friend or relative of Dr. Hawks, that that gentleman had died in that city, ot cholera. We give this asa general rumor, but will not vouch for its truth. Granp Fancy Bart at tug Asror Pace ‘Turatae—Tre Manacer’s Lasr'Kicn.—We per- ceiye that Mr. Fry, under the authority of the drees ball at the Astor Place Theatre, to come o on the eighteenth of January. This is a eumilar movement, and springs from the same causes which produced the grand tancy ball of last season, The trensury of the establishment, in consequence of bad manage ment, is empty, and some scheme must be ado;ted to replenish its coffers. This ball may probably also be the signal for the abrupt termina- tion of the Opera seasen altogether. We remem- ber how it was during the last season, a grand fancy ball wus got up, and, under the supposed eclat which attended it, the managecs of that day “burst up,” and the subscribers who had iano- cevtly advanced money for a certain number of nights, were cheated out of about one-third of the amount—some eight thousand dollars. How this fashionable movement will succeed in the present condition of fashionable and general society, we don’t know ; but we shall endeaver to give it all the aid in our power, as the last resort to resuscitate and get on its legs fashionable society, and eontribute our mite to the poor Italian artists who have been so dreadfully sacrificed and disap- pointed during the last two years. We understand that it is intended to make this ball a great affair in fashionable life. It will witness the concentra- tion of all the brilliant elements of fashion, which shone so glorisusly at the fancy balls given at Sa- ratoga and Newport last summer. It will be a re- union of all the characters, all the beauty, the elegance, the wits who appeared on those occa- sions, as well as of some new characters who have figured at private rehearsals during the last few weeks. The famous polka, as it is daneed in the public gardens of. Pana, and m the Hungarian camps on the Danube, will be the principal fea- ture of the occasion. Let us hope for the best. Later rrom Rio Janemo anv La Prata.—We are indebted to Captain Dubert, of the handsome bark Kathleen, and also to Captain Sheppard, of the bark Isubel, fer files of Rio papers to the 23d of November. The accounts are to the 24th. These are but three days later than previous vices, and do not contain anything of interest. From Montevideo the dates are not later, though some more details are given respecting the aflair between Mr. Southern, the English minister, and Rosas, the dictator. It appears that Rosas re- fused to receive Mr. Southern unless he was au- thorized to treat with Rosas on the bases laid down by Mr. Hood, the first special minister that was sent out by England. Mr. Southern would not submit to be received on these terms, and Rosas would receive him on no others; so there stands the affair. The result it is impossible to tell. Some thought that Rosas would probably de- spatch Southern from the country, as he did Ptco- let, the French ambassador; others, that Mr. Southern was only waiting for the packet to be off. Laren FRom VENEZUELA: APTURE OF AN American Sreamer.---Captain Vinal, of the bark J. A. Jeesurun, who arrived on Monday from Curacoa, says that a despatch had ar- rived from the blockade, at Maraicabo, which states that the American steamer Scourge had been captured passing the blockade. She was short of fuel. The owner was in Curacoa, who despatched an agent to our Minister in Laguyra, to take the affair in hand. Curacoa Deo. 2, 1843. L improve tho epportunity of writing to you, by way of St. Thomas, about political matters in” Venezuel The intormaticn | give you can be relled on, as have obtained it from the beet rourc In Oriente, (Kastern part of Venezuela.) on the coast of Guiria, there ore several bodies of troops in arms acainst the gove.nment of Monagas, the mountoin of Irapa there is a guerilla force of upwards of 200 men scting against Mona: They are commanded by the citizen José Cesareo Garcia, who, thoush not a military man, isan active and de- termined ep'rit, who has taken wp arms, ii) many other private citizens, in defence of freedo: There is another guerilla band in the mountain of Yaxuaraparo, comnanded by another private citizan, Be-tlio Mar. cano. They number upwards of one hundred, and sre full of enthusiasm. Among them is Jor Aatovio Mutioz, « brave young man, who left the island of ‘Trinidad te join the patriots in their struggle against derpo Je The Conton of Maturin has openly declared against Movaegns. There is a conrideredle * Maria Con- the troops of Monazas long the whole coast of Guiris, consist of very little more than 800 men. of | whom ¢0 were taken from Maturin. His naval force on that ecast, viz: threo skits and two very poor guvberts, were remeved to Civdad Bolivar. (Angos- tura) on account of the news received that in the Piains of Apure, Cameguan, and Calaboro, there was a rie'ng in favor of the constitution. A French brig of war arrived at Trinidad and left | fer Guisia to demand reparation for eeveral acta of | epoliation, committed by the Monagas government e@gainrt Frenok citizens. in Barcelona there js likewlee a great feoling in favor of the constitutional cause. Genere} Joss Gregorio Morages, the brother cf the President, is bighly dis- tetirfled with the actual state of things; he has not on'y resigned his office of Commandant of Arms, but has strongly urged his brother Joss Tadeo to resign the Presidency. The resignation of General José Gregorio Menapee ie stron, proof of the bad situation of bis party. Thoreason assigned by him is disgust ser the villapien committed by his companions in arias, On thé 24 Novem the troops of Mona, Carvpano were highly dissatiafied on rccount went of provisions. aud threatened to'desert. Letters have been received from Margarita, stating that the people there are im open oppesition to the Monagas rule iris there are rkizmishes daily. at, Netamales, havivg ordered tho s end houses of the friends of the constitution to on fire, tho breve guerilla band in the mountain lown tolrepa, end completely routed upwards of the Monegas’ men, and even obliged them selvesinto the water after having killed bare been engagements on the 20th, 25th, and 28th October last—one in Guiria, anocher at Soro, | nd the Sd at Irapa, mentioned above. They all re- faverably to the Constitutionaliste. News has been received of the defeat of the forces under mmandant Bristo, by the Consitutionalists at | Guiris, The news from Occldente, the western part of the republic, s thi strong guerrilla have risen against Mom a, and | dend took San Anto- nio,San Cristoval, and Lovatera; the forces of Monagas were defeated in two engagements, and one of hislead- ert, Ayestatan, was wounded, Governor Morales has Written to the Monagas government that he finds it importible to collect forces. Tho department of Guarico is im complete confasion, ‘The provincial de- | portation bad not arsembled by the 20th November, Two considerable guevilis bands had taken the fleld | eguinst Moneges. ard the few partizans of the latter had shut then avives up in Celaboro. There i & respectable forceat San Carlosin favor | of the Constitutional cause. and news has been re- | ceived from Barquisimeto that the interior isin a state ef great fermentation, and the people are forming in- to parties to ret egalnst the government. In Valercia thero is a strong opinion In favor of the | titutiovalcaure An iniluential partizan of the | Monages government having been attacked in a printed publicetion’ ® prosecution was commenced, | but the jury refured to find a bill. Even the women | have sppearod publicly at church, in Valoncia, wear- ing badger im favor of the Constitutional caure. | When the women of Carvpano received information of the patriots who had fallen In the engagements mentioned abcve, they resolved to appear in public | dreseed in the colors of the Constitutional cause, for which their hurbends hed die, Narocalbo was, taken by the forces of General Paes, o 26th of November. The steamer Buena Vista wrivd et the leland of Curecon on the 28th of the | ® me month, and left, General Pars is still here la rations. Iie has faithfully fulfilled all | evts of his agents, and pald for vessels | jon. The friends of the Constitution aro ‘0 contribute liberally for the rupport of the neral Peex himeelf is most enthusiastic in 8d determined toapare no efforts to redeem ry from derpotiem, He i¢ a warm admirer of utions and pecple of the United States; and se steamer Buena Vista arrived from the ed Slates, ho exclaimed ~- I knew our brethren in thy United Stetes could not be indifferent to the cause «f liberty in Venezuela, My country will show her. grateful for the rympathy and assistance of Ame. rican eltizens.”’ Seeamenir Nortnerser.—The steamship Nor- therner arrived at five o’clock yesterday morning from Charleston, after a passage of sixty hours, Movements of Ini Judge David G. Burnet and General M. B. Lamar, x President, of the late republic of Texas, arrived in jw Orleans on the 23d ult ,from Austin, Genoral found ell t 3 tof ; the sleighin > Opera committee, has announced a grand fasog pe pectic sport; the sleighing was ex. img im all the briliancy of e beautiful January day | the city since the 20th December. City Inteingence, New Yeans in New Youx.—-Monday morning llers of Gotham im eestacies at the bracing, and the sun shin- The breakfast hour was hardly over before gay bucks, sedate men, and belf grown boys, were all op foot; some dressed in tight oo white vests, and gloves of the same complexion; while others were well wrapped in closkr, overcoats and huge shawis, with now and then a biped purruing bis friendly peregrina- tions done upin furs. Besides the pedestrians, there were numerous callers who availed themselves of hired sleighs, and trotted or galloped round to the merry musio of scores or hundreds of tiny bells. Indeed, every kind of vehicle was brought into requisition; runners and wheels dirputed the right of carriage, and cabs, ecaches, sleighs, omnibusses, amd cartmen’s ledges were all made serviceable for the occasion. There was no lack of variety, aad no lack of fun. Each seemed to be astured that he had contributed his share to the general fund of pleasure, and was satisfied with his mode of conveyance, Mid-day found the door bells playing merry tunes, as the callers made their appearance, and friendly greetings were as common as if neught but amica- bility and sooiality were the current feelings of society. At about three o’clock the sky became overcast, and the gathering clouds threatened » stormy evening. This admonition only tended to enliven the scene, as if every one were determined to make the most of his time before the threatened storm arrived. And’now manya red-faced youth began to scrutinise his list of acquaint- ances with an sir of great carefulness, anda strange phe- momenon presented itself, viz: the said youths seemed to be generally very near sighted, andit not unfrequent- ly required two friemds to read one name; it was also observed that a great disrespect began to be shown to the liste which heretofore had been carefally folded and deposited cafely in tho vest pooket; new they were crumpled up into indesoribable si! and thrust away wherever it seemed most convenient ; and ano- ther thing obrervable at about the same time was this, the callers sought the aid of the bannisters and iron railings, as they ascended the steps leading to the front doors, A decided appearance of lassitude pre- vailed, The ridersin the eleighs appeared in all kinds of dress ; some were content to appear in their own pro- per habits, while others assumed the grotesque, and wore raccoon skin caps, and wolf-hide ooats, or attired themeelves in Indian costume. Some were not satis- fied with the music of sleigh. bells, but employed organ grinders to accompany them, and work out harsh dis- cord, while they were on their way. It was as ifa sort of semi carnival were being held. Fifth avenue, Uni- versity Piace, and the other streets of ton presented much the sume appearance as the more democratic thoreughferes ; loud greetings were audible there as well as inthe more unostentatious abodes of the wor- thy artisans of the city, Wine isa wonderful level ler, and ro is punch of whiekey toddy—and all of these we: small quantities on the initial day of 184 nce the Gay was not far gone ere many o wight was seen to whom the length of the way was not of so much o0a- fequence as its width. “?Tis true ’tds pity, pity ’tis ‘tis true,” but the temperance excitement having somewhat subsided, the liquor dealers have resumed much cf their former trade in the ardent, and hence old causes conspiring, bring about old effects. The scene presented in Broadway was pecullarly enlivening. From an early hour in the morniug watil late at night, sleigh succeeded sleigh and team s10- ceeded team, from the splendid turn out of Kipp & Brown’s ten horse establishment, with @ hundred or more of parsengers, at sixpence @ pivce, dewa to tho crockery crate, on runners, of the devil-mayscare go- nius, who, after working hard all the old year, was de- termined to have a day of his own at the oommence- tient of the new, as well aa a !'te reorestion by the ‘way of oil to grease the wheels of his physical ma- chinery, 80 as to prevent friction for at least a twelve- month to come, All classes seemed to enj felver—the down town mere! » with his s~ Opera, the merchant s clerk. with all be can get for his coal—each and all seemed bent on throwing eare and trouble to the dogs, for one day at least, and to erase from their memories the hard- @ undergons during year which has just closed. or those which they are sure of meeting during that which we hare jatt entered upon. The livery stables were emptied of everything in the shape of # sleigh, which their proprietors pos- fersed. Nodine and others engaged in this line of bu- end many on the uipages | whiah stehlishments, samen the many outre vebicles which we obgerved wes a sleig —if such it may be called—sonstracted of a pair of hoop poles for runners, on which were placed thrae rooking chairs. This fancy affair was oscupied by three young chaps, who seemed to think that man was made ‘for the purpore of enjoying himrelf and for nothing else; otherwise they could not possibly have been 60 well pleareddwith themselves, aud all tha world beside as they appeared to be, The driver was drevwed in mock livery On bis coat glowed two rows of 1m- mente pewter buttons, while his hat was adorned with an extremely wide band of sheathing copper, The dsy woro out, but not so the feativities of New Year; the air was yooal, and the strevts animated ‘Ul a late hour, The ladies woro their best smiles, and the tables groaned under a profusion of meats, fruits, end con- fections till lovg after the ordinary hour for retiring. Finally, when the pleasures of the day were fairly done. and quict was in a measure restored throughout the city, the windows were clored, and the clank of door locks and bolts proclaimed the fact, that Gotham Was about toreenme repose. A straggling company of Bacchanals might be heard here and there as they threaded their devious way homeward from the! tail, making @ ludicrous endeavour to eing * We w go Home till Morning,” or, perchance, itn Sweets is Flinging,” or “ Pray, Mr. W don’t teke me,” or a “Oh! delightfal hour !— Pmin eure’s bower!’ Or rome other equally centimental and touching themo; Vut their attempts at melody were taken up by the night breezea and carried a block or two, when they became indistinct, and, finally, failed te reach the ear at all. At last, even these sounds ceased, and the streets were left in quiet possession of the police patrols, New Year's day war past, and tho pall of silence, oblivion like, seemed to claim for the joyous scenes to lately enacted, a place with the dead past. Well, after all, this good old Knickerbocker custom of New Year’s calle, is worthy of being |g acorn It keeps up acquaintances which else might Le neglected; and it rerves once, at leaet, every year to induce our plodding, monsy-scraping citizens to forget the offloe, the counting-ho end the shop, and devote a few hours to recreation; to say nothing of the concomitant advantages which results in favor of the juveniles, who g their pockets and play-heuses stored with toys, cepeakes, and lon-bons, making trade lively for the time with the factors of dolls, rocking horses, eugar plums, and ali the et ceteras which urchins and petit- mmirves expect and receive on holiday occasions. Like the memory of the beloved dead, may the first of January, 1849, be long cherished in our remembrance, furnishing a cubject for pleasurable aud welcome re- fections, May mony new and real friendships prove to have been engendered during its fleeting hours: and may the three hundred and sixty-four days which are to follow it prove to our city and our nation, days of proeperity and happiness. Tne Cnorena.—On Monday there was one cave and one death resulting from cholera at the Q: Hoepital, On Tuesday there was one case death. No cases among the passengers of the ship Now York. There has been no new cava reported in From the accounts received from New Orleans of the great mortelity in that city from cholera, and to provent its being in- troduced into this port by vessels arriving from there, the Mayor and Health Officer of the cits, yesterday the following precautionary noti been satisfactorily made known to mo that i tually exists in the eity of Now Orleans and there m to four that vessels sailing from said port may Lo Infected thereby-- Now, thero’ore, 4 Wiliam ¥. Waremeyer, Mayor of tho City of New York do hereby declase the City of New Oreans to be an infected place, within the meaning of the health liwa of this Btate, this prociamation to continue in force until the Ist day of Fobrusry, proximo, and to such further period asit may from time to time be extended by the Board of dealth. Given under my hand at the Mayor's office, in the city of New York, this ud day of January, 154 W. F. HAVEMEYER, Mayor. NOTICE TO PILOTS AND MASTERS OF VRsseLs, Quanantine Sraven I . 2d, 1849, Notice ir horoby given to p lots and masters of vessels, that, by pecelamation of the Mayor of the city of New York, the port of New Orleans isdeo!ared to be an infectad port until the Ive of Febrorry, and that vessels from enid port are by law sujested to & visit irom the Aealth Officer at Qcarsntine from this da ALE. Walth th Otticer. Tur City Yrstenvay.—The ladies of New York were not to be kept in their parlors yesterday by the keen, frosty air, They were not to be deprived of their usual second day calls, and therefore sallied out in round numbers, and assumed biue notes, red cheeks, and cold feet, in order to accomplish their labors, The rleighing remains good, and conse! nibuses were crowded, as usual, whil outs were everywhere visible. ‘T'h ia still o great dey arcong the Ia iy great as it used te be. ‘Time was when the tables wore only kept in order one day after “New Years; but now it has come to bethe custom with many to keep the skeleton of the first days’ feast set out fa state wntti the elore of the week in which the first dey oo- cure, and a that was @ Monday, thts year, the nonse- qvexce will be that visits willbe in order for the five days succeeding it, or,in other words. the ladies who follow thie custom, must keep open house for a wook. Weil, may they ail enjoy their vieitings and be pre- terved from cbilbleing, from - B. iG, Lamar intends visiting his friends {n Georgia Brevet Major General Worth and staff arrived at New Orleans on the 22d ult , en route for the South. western frontier, the command of which has been as- signed bia. adier General Harney was also in New Orleans; hi to be improving. Religio Rev. Simeon H Cajhoun and lady, Rev, Willi ‘Wilitems and Jady, destined for the Mission to Syri Rev Oliver Cre t) d lady, Rav. Rev. a for the Mission ay. | to Salonica, will pail from Boston t Turnsometare Ivterticesex.—The meroury #tood a8 follows, yesterday :— 2 M., TAM, 1 SP M,, 5PM, 2° age ae 18° Beexry ro Deatn.—The coroner held an inquest yerterday, at No. 64 Prince street, on the body of Jebn Kibble. a native of Scotland, aged 66 yesra, who war accidentally burned to death, woder the following aircumstances It reems the deceased and bis friend Alexander ocoupyed @ basement at the above 4 yerterday megning Alexander left the room, for a rhort time, leaving the deceased sitting by the etove, ia Lis dressing gown, On bis retara he found the old men lying on the floor, with bis clothiag all burned off, and quite dead Verdict accordingly, Accipenta Daowsina —-The coroner yesterday held an inquert at the Alms House yard, on ot Ricbard Coffee. a native of Ireland and 31 years of oge. Several men it seems wore grappling for the body of a Nr Coddington. at the foot of Duane street, aod firbed up the deceased, who it appears on the 13h of November. fell into the river. wn! 1g to jumpon board the steamboat Erie he decenaed # heck driver and bas left a wife ang two children, Verdict, eccidental drownin Tux Exiva Batt —The name alone of this highly benevols nt commemoration. ht to be. an ine troduction to the chari'abl als of every family.— 7 ping the most popular and fashionable ball of ion willtake place, and from the programme of arrangements, the respectability of the mana gers, andthe object of the institution, we have no doubt that it will contribute to the enjoyment of « multitude, while it will confer asilent blessing upon the cestitute for whose benefit it is charitably de- eigned. ‘Me ‘Watt, tae Buinp Inisn Hanrer —We are in- formed that arrangements are on foot for tendering to Mr. Wall, the blind Irish harper, a compilmentary benefit, From what we have leared of them and of the geutlemen who have undertakes the matter, there is every reason to believe that it will result in | the collection of » very handsom sum forthe old | beaper. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowsny Tuxatax.—It was worth the price of admit- | tanee last Monday evening, to see the house full of Joyous holiday folks that were assembled withim the | walleof the Bowery theatre. Before the perfo:mances commenced, every seat was filled, in pit, box, and gal- lery, Shi ares and all, and puzzled m were the crowd kept on asking them for tion and no little eloquence to stem the impatience of | the eager scekers after seats and amusement. The | officers at the Bowery theatre, however, are remarkably | civil and polite, and finally all were accommodated to | their wishes, and the curtain rose for the drama | of “ Wallace” before as well pleased an as ever assembled on holiday night. Of the performances we can say but little, as from the immense throng we were not able to obtain more than a ce at tho stage. We saw, however, NB Clarke, he noble Seot, app to much ad- vantage, and the jovial form “of Win: decked off in Highland costume, amusing the folks highly. The rest of the entertainments went offcapitally, Tho af: ternoen performances were also very well attended ; | udience in fact, both Christmas and New Year's day have been | mott profital ones to the theatre, and most pleasant audiences atgit. The same bill was azein ed last evening. tom very excellent house. and the new-year’s day boliday did not seem to be by an: means gone from those assembled. For to-nigh?’s.bill we refer to our list of amusements. Baoapway Tuxatax —Again, last night, at this splendid theatre, was presented with increased écldt, magnificence, and success, the beautiful romantic spectacle of ‘The Count of Monte Christo.” No piece more splendid, more attractive, or more pecu- ly adapted to this particular season of hilarity and th, could poaribly have been selected on this oc- casion by the able management of this great theatre. It has, besides, been conceived. gotjup, and cast im a style of euch extraordinary splendor, richness, suita- bility, and correctness, as fairly to outdo and surpass all we bave ever seen of the kind before. The si are rich and beautiful beyond description; thore cially of the interior of the grottoes can, in strict Justice, only be compared with the rich imagtuations of the Arabian Nights, of which inoredible pictures there Fcenes are, however, @ positive and romantic realization, This drama must be seen to be appre- ciated. We confess, that In its gorgeous splendor, it pastes cur utmost powers of desc: pace: As to the plot and the incidents of the piece, the high and deep interest and beauty of the whole tale and its charae- ters is too well known to all who have read, or even only beard of this great and celebrated work of Alex. Dumas. It is absolutely thrilling, exciting, and over- flowing with interest. “To this is added a company of periormers studded with names bright in fame, and guarantees of excellence and talent. It would be in- Vidious to particulsrize, for the acting altogether of the whole eompany is unequalled for talent, perfection, and beauty. ‘Again. to-night, anotzer oppoitunity will be afforded of seeing this grand drama, Nationa Tuxatae.--Both the afternoon and eve- ning performances at this house, on Monday, were finely attended. On both occasions, as many tickets were sold as the house could accommodate, and then very properly the sales were stopped. This is @ very excellent plan, asit saves any disappoint- ment at not getting seats readily, which sometimes cecurs on such evenings. The new troupe of Vienna dancers made quite a hit in their dances and all the performances went off well. The dancers will no doubt come very popular at the National; while on the fubject of dancers, by the by, we would mention little Mics Carline, who has for rome time been attached ta this compary, and her dancing is always reosived with much epplaure, her performance of Columbine in the new pantomine is most graceful and elegant. J. R. Scott, C. W. Clarke and the rest of the company | as bs “Damon and Prtbias” in the evening very admirably, It fs one of Scott's best pleces and supported as he was that night by an excellent company, both he and they appeor to much advantage in it Chenfran’s New Xear's present from the public murt have been oon- siderabie. During the present week the per- formances will be very varied The play of the “Lady of Lyons? was performed last evening. Mr Ciarhe taking the part of Clatde.and the Vienna a Harlequin,” concluded, led ‘To-night, Mr. d makes bia last appearance. Measts, Holiand Walcott and Miss Clarke. have volun- Se their services, and a first rate bill will be pre tented. Euntox’s Turartre, last evening. in spite of the extreme cold, was I filled. On New Yoar’s night the crowd was eo great that quite a large number were urable to obtain seats This attractive place of sinurement appears to be gaining nightly in the esti. mation of the public, and well it may, as the mi ger fperes no lars or expense in getting up such pieces as do credit to his establishment, and will, ere long, take the lead inallsuch local pieces. The \ Califor: bia Gold Mines” was played again last night, and trom the applause this piece receives shows conclusively that Mr. Burton will realize considerable gold by his “diggings” in Chambers street, without being compell- ed to cross the Isthmus of Panama. Tho “ Midnight Watch” was paste for the fourth time, last nigh*. This piece is not eo well cast as many others of Mr. Burton's pleees, Mrs. Brougham is, beyond a doubt, avery excellent actress, but in this piece, where she intreduces a French rong, it would be much better omitted, as her voice is not adequate for the tark,— Mr. Burton, as the old Grenadier, and Mrs. Knight, as Pauline, were both excellent, making the most of their seepective characters. ‘ Whero’s Barnum?” finished the evening's entertainmer To night, “Midnight Watch,” “ Slasher and Crasher,” and “ California Gold Mines,”—a bill that must certainly draw a good house. : Curuty's Mixstrets keep on in their usual suc- cesstul manner. Their performances on Monday laat were much crowded. and thelr programmes most hand- somely performed. They will go on improving their concerts nightly by the addition of new songs, dances, and other novelties, hitherto unattempted in Hthio- pion minstrelsy, There is no doubt of their continued euccers, Tue New Onveans Serexavens have moved down town to the Society Library, whero they will give their beautiful concerts every evening this week. They did finely on New Year's day, and commenced 1849 with eclat. Their audien never tire of ring their reelly elegant Finging id minetrelsy,and they fully carry out their promise to join elevated and classical music with truly chaste and healthy humor. Camrnei.’s Minstrets will this evening give one of their popular concerts at Washington Hall, Newark. We would qdvire the residente of that city to avail themreives of this opportunity, as Campbell's band have @ grand reputation here in New York. Van Amnvnon’s Zootocrcan Haun, 85 axp 37 Bowery.—If any testimony was wantéd to prove the Public taste for exhibitions of all that ia rare and curious in the acquirements of zoological eoience, it would be readily recognised in the crowds that besut the above exhibition; and we scarcely know, in thia holiday season, # scene of enjoyment more rational or instructive than the Zoological Hall, where the best order is preserved, ‘and the most perfect confidence fecured, Tur Cuixese Meseem.—The long and anxiously expected ‘introduction of a Chinese Muaseum— amongst the many other natural curiosities that form a feature in our city enjoymenta—was received with enthusiasm om their opening at 639 Broad way, on Mon- day evening. We ehall not anticip y any dae coription, the immense variety of characters, civilised and otherwise, that this collection develops; but we recommend the public to judge for themeeives, and Pay & visit to what we contider an highly intellectual and rational ecene of amurement, eminently calcu- Jated to filustrate the manners and habits of those whcge peculiarities have been more traditional than historical. Mavam Anna Bisnor’s Conc ent,—The Taberna- cle, last evening, presented a very fashi bloge of our citizens, but by no m Tee as wo ticipated, considering the great attraction of the ening. It was what is termed a good paying house, Wo havo already given an extended notice of this subsequent performances including the grand descrip- tive chores of the “California Gold Mives,” were te. Orived as they denerved with the u of a delighted sudience, who separa! ing anti the Lim, cade: ud soul-exciting Intomations of the Que of Song. Mesitxp axn Maaniricent Caprau of Borton’s Theatre, in Chambers atreet, togetber, and p anazer a jalof their respect, tn the shape of a It constets of @ marsive gold seal, xpressly out of w lump ef the pare California The design of this unique cadeas Teflecte great credit upon the artiat to whose care the entrusted : st represents # Gothic pyrami pentagonal form, each wide illustrating Shakspe: e whole surmounted by an exquisite statuette of *be immortal burd. Thestoue The presented yesterday. 9, introduced by a pertinent speech from the je stage msnazer of the eetabli*hment, John Brougham, Esq , and received and responded to, in # mauner equaily appropriate, by the talented impresario. Madame Augusta Is creating a great excitement at the Mobile Theatre, Mise Brienti and Mr. Manvers are also at Mobile, Mr. Murdoch and Mre. Wilkinson, are playing to crowded hcuses in Cincinnati. Biscaccianti has recovered her health, and is ex- pected soon to re-appear in Boston, Police intelligence. New Year's Eve —The chiet ot Pob ‘Mr. Matsell, as on for. ‘mor Gecasions on New Year's Kve, mouuted guard with a strong New Year's gif mapufectured bedy of them st able men in the department, armed and equippe: for any on erency and continued sv during the whole night out without being oaled in} mu portion ly foremost elogh riding; ws id were owt, mustezing in each from ICU to 150 going the rounds frum one oyster cellar to Another, andat oash pl-ce the liquor suffered.as a inatter of couse: and yet, witha! the liquor diunk, no disturbanoe was made, and the ed off, the old year expired and the now one took ite discharge of afew guns and pi halt mn Dutehren were arrested by the poli coher, guns ard pistols, and on New Year's wor paraded before Justice MoGrath, together with # lot ye prieoners, charged with ‘orunk and disorderly, The magistrate reprirarded tho Dutchmen fvrviolating the lawl by cischorging firearms in the ae Street, and let them &0, as they pleaded ignorance of law, ‘The others on the ‘charge of Leing drunk, were let go on the fact of its being the first day of the fines acd as the m: were evidently neiderably unished, bearii aud bloody poses. This New Year's fas been one of a very quiet and peucesble mature, much to the credit of the citzeus and the moral tendency of the efficient orice. P Day after New Year'e.—The police court, ou Tuceday mern- ing, was crowded with prisoners exbibiting a very fair specimen of the effects of brandy smashers and whisiey puuches, taken on the celebration of New Year's Uay. they were all, more oF leas, disfigured, either with a black eye, or @ cut {ace Some were yet | #0 stupid from tho effects of the liquor, that they were scarcely to tell their rames. ‘The magistrate, on consideration of ite the New Year, and the promise of the prisoners that the: would keop rober until next New Vear, allowed them to go. Youvg man, callirg bimeelf James Cannon, was then brought up, 0b & more ver ous Cl made by # young woman called ried Gocdrieh, resising at f'0. 4 Tribity pacar Tt appears thay on New @eor's night, about eight o'oock, Cannon, with several rowdy young men, called at Fe yds of disrepute kept by this in lending out the Yor stili w numter of tho Ian, Some en for dis they were ot complainant, and demanded nee. when, on being fe doc was. broken in halt, and Cannon forced his wagriato the hcugs, with several others. ' They then demanded something to drink, snd, because it Rot fortheomiag. the prisonar Selaed) Harriot by the eos, took hold of “her gold guard chain and tried to break it from her nook and carry off hir wa‘ah, valued at $£0. Be then snaichea her puree, whit contained $35; tlie he tried to drag from hor possession; but, finding the pol.co, by this timo, 7 ar ot Band ius gd From die [Bleed Li it maki is exes pe over the fonce, when he was caugli ates botcrtid Sua at evar cttaad canes the station house, ‘The affidavits were made sgainst this young rowdy, for assault and battery, with wn attompt to commits rand larceny, which, if he is convicted, will consign him ty tho State prison for two year and elx monthe, “Justice A'Grath ome mitted the accused to the tombe, for trial, Charge of Stealing a Horse and Sleigh—A man by tho name of Michacl McAunazy was arrested on New Years’ night, ona gharge of stealing a horse aud sleigh, belonging to Charles F. Wil- Man 8, residing corner of Jchneon avd Lawrence streets, Brooklyu. It wema the horse and sleigh were standing in Marion street, ‘When tho accused jumped in and drove off. posal"ly meri! Joke, for a ride; but'as the ownor was not partial to such jokes, tue Acound was feommitted by Justice Osborne, for » furiher @xamimation on tho charze of stealiny rae of stealing a Hose and Sicigh —Othoor MeDonataar- rested on Saturday night a black men by the name of John Wil mm the facts eltcie? betore the magistrate! that Mr Johnson's team wag standing at Florehoe's Sotel, and while ir. Johnson was in the hotel deliveriog some crackers, tho n+Kro Jumped into the sleigh and drove off, and being drunk at the timo, 'e drove about different streets for over two hours, bringing up finally in ® sewer in Reosevelt stroot, and nearly killing the horse; it being necerary to ent all the harnoss from the poor animal, in orcer to oxtriowle him from bie 2a=eerous portion, Justice MoGrach committed the black man on a charge of siealing. i the prozerty of William Jobnson, baker, No. 275 Washington at, Tt sppears Court of General Sessions, Jan. 2.—The Covtt of Sessions was organized yes- terday. before Recorder Tallmadge and Aldermen Franklin and Dodge. His Honor announced that in consequence of the festivities of the day, the Court would adjourn over until this (Tuesday) morning. The Court was accordingly adjourned. Recorder Tallmadge was Jcoking: extremely well, and seemed quite at home egejn in his old quarters. Several boya belonging to the Deaf and Dumb Institution were pre- fenton the occasion. Court of General Sessions. ¢ Recorder Tallmadge and Aldermen Crolius and Dodge. John McKeon, Eeq., District Attorney. Jax. 3.—The court opened at 11 o'clock, A.M, an the following is the state of the te? teoond degree, % robhory, eat degr grend larceny, 36 tences, 2; mi Total, 69. Forfeited Recognizances.—Henry Sullivan and Mit- chell Miller, indicted om charge of grand larceny, not heving appeared, their recognizances wera forfeited. Jurors Fined —Over fifty jurors who had been sum- Bete a 9; obtaining goods under false pr jemeanor, 3; indicted, 21; bastardy, the eum of $25. Grand Inquest-—The names of the grand jurors who had been summoned were called over, but a quorum not being prosent, the jury were discharged unt! day, at the opening of the court. darceny.—Serah Peterson and Hugh MoKerly were ae forward on trial, charged with stealing $50 in nk notes, the property of John Dunn. J. Dunn, the prorecator, testified that he lost his money, which he had reason to believe was taken by the prisoners, He could not swear to its identity. ‘The prisoners were therefore acquitted. Megat Voting.— Willia who Lad come over from Canads, and voted il legally at the last election, was put forward on trial, charged with @ violation of the law for Prohibiting fraudulent resident of Brooklyn, testified that on lon cf the last election the prisoner voted in at district, first ward im this city, and represented himeelf as a resident who was living at No 52 Cedar street. Witness, in his cross examination, testified that he hed nothing in the shape of rewara from the city government to expect, in the event of procuring @ Conviction of prisoner Davin Guxuy, & poltce officer ef the first ward, teati- fied that be saw prisoner go to the bar and drink, and eubscquently orrested him on the charge of ilegal voting. Couneel for defence contended that the indictment charged the prisoner with having “voted for the can- didates,” not specifying any particular candidates; and it must therefore be evident that the indictment ground tho prieoner was eutitied ts acquittal. ‘The Assistant District Attorney replied, and con- tended that a fraud should not be allowed to escape the proper penalty upon a mere technical formality. The Court charged that the offence was one of high orminality, and should be punished, inasmuch as it occupied the attention of both Legislature and Con- gress; and the fraudulent abu-es in connection with the exercise of ro high a privilege as that of voting should be checked, and exampies should be made. If the priconer had been indicted in a different form the penalty would be two years in the States Prison; but, under the present one, they would rentence the pri- eoner to eix months in the Penitentiary.’ Prisoner 1was drunk, your honor; I aman Eng. and came hero from Canada. My head is I want to go back. Covar—Aiter you serve out your time, youcan go back; and the sooner you go back, the better. Larcen| John Hanlon and Kitty Hanlon were put charged with stealing $2128; the property grant lately arrivedin this cou 5 Wok AMRUN testified that be ar 15th November Just. in company with pri on the Mth November Iset, inet them at ttreet; they took some drink together, and the pri- eourr Kitty, put her arms around his neok (laughter) and began :o kisshim. (Immoderate laughter), This band. (Renewed laughter, in which both prisoners heartily joised). He had taken a drop that day, and the prioner, Kitty, kept embracing him for or fifteen minuies. Believes that it was in consequence of this that he lost his money, which he missed some time after. In bis cross-examination witness stated he gave money to Patrick Joyce, the landlord, but could not tell how much. ‘ Patnick Jover testified he got five sovereigns and two dollars from prosecutor, but returned it. Daniut, Hanon, « brother of John, testified on part of the defence, that he saw his brother take four sove- ‘ns out of hisown trunk, being the sum charged § found on prisoners. No evidence to convict the prisoners being produced, botb were, acquitted, Rodyivm and Kiots —J. mes Kelty and thomas Ryan Were both found guilty of assaulting James Connery, snd causing a riot at bis store, at Jamos’ Slip, on 7th November last. Prisoners it appeared, on the testi- mony of prosecutor, first entered his store, drank his ‘able arrangement, play on the part of the Professors, who took part in this de- nd never, upon any occasion, hag mustoal banquet beon presented to th ad- wirers ef tong and melody. The ‘ Degoriptive O ture” admirably executed by the orchestra, and the powerful flood of meledy poured forth by the vast array of performer pletely electrified the house, The’ eavatina from “Ernani.” was given by Signor Perelli with great ¥ ability and musical science, Mad, Bishop was next introduced in the recitative, Al tempio ei move, and the cavatina th quando in regio talamo, which were rendered with thos exquisite lightful concert evch stich touches of vocal excellence tor which the ia #0 cele. brated. The succeeding part was the performance of the grand composition by Bochea, calied“The Voyaga Muelesl.”” Altbough to rome the music of the re:pec- tive countries represented in this piece may not hare had the charm of captivating the roul, yet to thore who are fawiliar with those airs.so truthfully and beautifolly performed by the orchestra, under the goverrment of Mr. Loder, thore was everything that couldexcite the mort pleasing emotions, and call to the mind remembrances of the dearest character. The recond part ot the coneert commenced with the thr Ung and beautiful ballad “On the banks of G quiver,” and if ever musio presented to the mii shadews of beautiful scenery, it was perfectly secom plished Inet night, in the sweetost cadences, thrilling shakes, and every other featare of excellence in vooal- ism, by Madam’ Bishop The duett, Oh spate min wan reevived with enthoelastio cheers. as wore algo tl townnca and reottativo which followed. In fine, the Iquor, then aseaulted him when asked to pay for it; and subsequently brought about 100 persons about the etore, who broke his windows, and shattered to pieces 28 panes of glass. Both prisoners were found guilty, and sentenced to six months confinoment in the Penitentiary. The Court adjourned to this (Wed- nesday) forenoon, 11 o'cluck. Common Counce Boann ov Assistant Atpenman,—January 2—This bosrd met last evening, the President in the chair, Harlem Railroad Company.—A commun received from the above company, praylog to as will prevent 0 obstructing the passage on the gas house. id_on the table. 1d and appropriately apers from the Board —Reports in favor of impro- ving 89th street, between 24 and 8d avenues; concur. red in. In favor of reiting the salary of M. G. Hart, Clerk in the Street Commissioner's office to $750; adopted, Several papers from the board were con- curred ip. esolution that the northwest corner of the side- al and Centre streets be rounded and let rr ass betwoen the carb stone lems, ona charie of sterling a horse and al aigh walned a¢ $273, | moned, and not having appeared, were fined each in | Wed- | Thomas, an Englishman, | wat not framed in astrictly legal form; upon which | 0, 9 Mott | wasin the presence of John, the prisoner, who is her | h TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. THIKTINTH CONGKESS, SECOND SESSION. In Senate, Wasixoren, Jan, % 1849, At 12 o'clock the Vice President called the Senate toorder—the Rev, Mr. Gurley offered up prayer—the journal of Friday was read and adopted, when business commenced with the presentation of memorials a Petitions, which were referred to the appropriate com- mittees, MR, BADGER, OF NORTH CAROLINA, Mr. Beanten, of Georgta, presented the oredentiale of Mr. Badger, the present Senator trom North Caro lina, who bas been re-elected from that State to serve for the term of eix years trom the 4th of March next, RECIPROCITY OF TRAPE WITH FORKIGN COUNTRIES Mr. Batpwin, of Connecticut, moved to rescind the resolution passed at the beginuing of the session, eall- ing upon the President for a list of all treaties of re- ciprocal trade with foreign governments, whieh was carritd. He then offered the eame resolution, ia ® modified form, which liesover, It instructs the Seleet Committee to inquire into the expsdiency of repealing the act conferring on the President the power, by pre- clamation, to establish reciprocal trade with foreign governments in certain eases, PENAMA BAILNOAD, Mr. Jevvenson Davis, of Mississippi, from the Com- mittee on Military Affairs, in pursuance of instruc- tions, reported a contract made between the house of Howland & Aspinwall andthe New Granada govera- ment, fora railrcad across the Isthmus of Panama, which was ordered to be printed. BILLS REPORTED, Various notices of bills were then given, and severs were reported; when, after the transaction of seme ther unimportant buriness, the Senate proceeded to ake up the bill for the RELIEF OF JOMN P. BALDWIN, On which a Jengthy discussion ensued. BOARD FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMG, A resolution was offered by Mr J. W. Buapauny, of Maine, in favor of the appointment of. a select com- mittee, to make inquiry into the xpedienoy of or- tanizing @ epecial board of commissioners to settle claims againstthe United State government. The reso- Jution, after a brief consideration, was agreed to. The Senate, after transacting some unimportant busin adjourned. House of Representatives, The House ateembled at the usual hour, and was led to erder by Speaker Winthrop. After prayer id the reading of the journal, the day’s business commenced with the resolutions in favor of PRINTING REPORTS AND JOURNALS REWPRCTING CALIFonnia, Mr. Coscer, of New York, and Mr. Hxwty, of Indl- ana, reported resolutions from the Printing Committee for binding the reports of Lieuts. Emory, Abert, Cook Jobneon, and Fremont, and in favor of printing 20,000 additional copies of Fremont’s journal, which were adopted. DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS, Wasurxa ron, Jan, 1849.39 | On motion of Mr. Vinton, of Ohio, the House took up the bill for supplying dofictencies in the last fiscal year's general appropriation bills, which were cone tidered, andeeveral amendments offered to the same. Among others was one allowing the Sergeant-at-arm: @ olerk at $4 per day, which was advocated by Mr, Vine | ton and Mr, Smith, of Indiana, Mr. Root, of Ohio, moved a proviso, limiting the Ser- geant at-arms to one assistant. On this the yeas and nays were demanded, and re- | sulted in the affirmative, by yeas, 89; neys, 62. As | amended, the bill was then read a third time ang passed. The book item was not taken by yea: and ne: BINDING OF nOOKs, Mr. McLane, of Maryland, moved to reconsider the resolution pasced this morning, respecting the bind- ing of books, &c., which was discussed at some length. ‘The motion to reconsider was finally Jaid on the table. PENSION BILLS, Mr. Vinton, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported the navy bill; also the navy pension and revolutionary pensfon bills, which were referred | to the Committee of the Whole. i CONTESTED ELECTION, Mr. Tompson, of Indiana, from the Committee on Elections, reported in favor of Mr. Sibley, of Wiscon- sin, holding his seat, which was ordered to be printed and laid on the table. Mr. Borprn, of North Carolina, said he would make | aminority report to-morrow, | BOARD FOR SRTTLING PRIVATE CLaraa, | On motion of Mr, Rocxwett, the House went inte Committee of the Whole, Mr. Burt, of South Carolin: | in the chatr, and toek up the bill establishing a Boar of Commissioners to sottie private claims against the | government, | The House then adjourned. New York Legisiature. | Avnany, January 21, 849, SENATE. TRXAN CLAIMS TO NEW MEXICO, | Mr. Wirxins offered resolutions remonstrating | against the claims of Texas to the Torritory of New | Mexico, and insisting upon New Mexico being pro- tected against slavery, and instructing the Represen- tatives of this State in Congress to vote for securing | governments for the Territory, and insisting on the Prohibition of slavery in the Territory between the Nueces ard Rio Grande, as the cowmon property of the Union. That it should be pro'ected against the unfounded claims of Texas as part of that State, and | the extension of slavery over it be prohibited, | _ Tho resoiuttons alco re-endorse the movement of | Mr. Gorr in Congress, :probibiting the alave trede ia the District of Columbia. Meters. Witsox, Futter, ard others, urged action on the resolutions, | Merers, Busn, Frorp, and Tine opposed the reso- lutions. They were finally made the special order of the dsy | for to- morrow. ASSEMBLY. In the Assembly so much of the Governor's Message a# related to the subject of slavery extension, &o , was referred to a Select Committee, STATE PRison Lanor, | Mr, Camrnert gave notise of a bill he intended to | Introduce, prohibiting the mannfacture of cut stone | at the Sing Sing State Prison, | Whig Legistative Caucus. Arpanr, Jan. 2, 1849, | Atthe whig caucus, last evening, the following per- fons were selected for officers of the Assembly:— Amos K. Hadley— Speaker, Philander B, Prindle—Clerk, 8. S. Blanchard, of Wyoming—Sergeant-at- Arms, Robert Grant, of Dutchess—Door Keeper. Thomas Osborn, of Madison—Assistant, | Samuel Mercein, of Ulater—Arsistant. | [The probability o whig majority im | the Assembly, that the above named gentlemen were elected, although our telegraphic despatohes of the Proceedings of the Legislature yesterday do not ap- prise us of the tact.) | Ohio Legislature, . Corvmnva, Jan, 1, 1849, | A spirited debate was had upon the contested seats, | witheut any final result, Mr. Puan defended the claim of himaelf and Mr. Pearce, on the democratic side; and Mr, ‘Sponcer fa- vored the right of himeclf and Mr. Runy Couvsnve, Jan, 2, 1849, The House resumed, and concluded the debate of the previous day, A call of the House showed seventy members present, Mr. Towssexn (free soiler) moved an adjournment, which was lost, The first resolution, declaring Messrs. Pugh and Pearce entitled to seats, was put to the vote, and lost— ayes 25, nays 25, The question next taken upon the resolution Giving seats to Messrs. Spencer and Runyan, which | Was negatived—22 to 28—throe free sollers voting with the majority. Adjourned, Pennsylvania Legislature, Ra, Jan. &, 1849, The Ponnsyivania Legislature met at Harrisburg, yesterday, and adjourned without transacting any business of importance. In the House, several { effectual attempts were made to elect 8 Speaker, after which the matter was postponed until the following day. and raileced track, ately; adopted. The Board a Superior Court. Jan. 2.—An aotion of replevin was tried before Jadge Sencford, to try title to 74 barrels of clover seed, and resulted Ine verdict forthe plaintif. The ase was of bo Interest except to those concerned, Elections in Massachusetts, Boston, January 2, 1849 Special elections wore held yesterday, im eaveral of the Congressional districts of thie Gta'a to ve | Yareactesenieting in comeeqnonce of the fallacy of use