The New York Herald Newspaper, January 4, 1849, Page 2

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The accession of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte to the Presidency of the French Republic has been the cause of numerous predictions—that the republic has been virtually repudiated by his election; and many forebodings aud wise shrugs of the shoulder are indulged in, even on this side of the A‘lantic, when the subject is mentioned. We do net appre- hend a dissolution of the new republic froin this cause. The President elect of France is not, we think, the vain-glonous, weak, and imbecue per- sonage which the newspaper writers of England are striving to picture him. If we look at his whole course of conduet since his name was men- tioned in connection with the high office te which he has been elected, we will find that it has been directed by prudence, wisdom, and sagacity. His attempt at the invasien of that couatry a few years since, 18 held up as proof strong us holy writ that he 1s of a rash, impetuous disposition, and a man entirely incapable of managing the affairs ot a na- tion. It must be borne in mind, however, that the Prince 1s older now than he was then; and that, in all probability, he condemns his course on that oc- casion now, as fully as his detractorsdo. But mince the downfall of Louia Philippe, he cer- tainly has not exhibited any conduct that would justify the character attrinuted to him. The only act of umprudence which he has been at all guilty of, was that which he perpetrated, a short time mince, in attempting to make a speech in the Na- onal Assembly, when he could mot but have known that he was incompetent for the duty, Even this was forced upon him by his opponents, Knowing b's failing in that respect, they made it meumbent on him to vindicate bis motives; and when they found that he had more ideas than he had words at command to express them, they ex- laimed at once that be was an imbecile, because forsooth he could not muke a speech Ii making » speech be a test of greatness, then, indeed, great- ness is more widely difiused thas we ever thought it was. Every stump orstor in the United States, every itinerant politician, who stumped it for © Tippecanoe aud Tyler too,” ia our Presideatial election of 1840, are great men; and yet after the eccasion which called them out had passed away those great men passed with it, and are no more though: of. The inability to make a speech, or to express our ideas as fluently or as treely as they are formed, is very frequently an accompaul- ment of genius, as history proves. It is by no means to be taken asa proof of umbecility or in- teilectual weakness. The American people must net allow themselves to form their opinions of the men whom the recent revolutions in Euroje have made so prominent, nor on the results which the starving movemeats Bo rapidly taking place there may ulumately pro- duce, op what the English writers say. The press of England coves not represent the people of that country or theirsentiments. [tis the organ of the aristocracy, the non-producers, who riot ov the toil and Jaber of the producers, Those revolutions are the greatest blows that have ever been struck at the basis of sristocracy in Europe; aud lest the newly aroused influence which produced them might reach Engiand and destivy the aristocracy of that country, the prees rushes to. the rescue of its mas- ters, and by distort misrepresentat'on, aad re- sorting to othe: base means, £0 as to mislead the public mind—strives io stave off fora while longer, the downfall ot thore whe pay them. The truth ts, we believe that the aristocracy of Eagland, and of course the press, are atraid of Louis Napo- Jeon. They look upou bim as the representative of thet danng spirit which, in afew hours, released France trom the thraldom of monarehy, aod ele- vated it to the treedom ot democracy. They fear, too, thet young Fiance, under the presidency of young Napoleon, will give aid aud areistance to the people of other nations, who are struggling for the rights which she has already achieved. They feara European war, in which they Might be compelled to take part, and they know that they are incapable of conducting a lengthened hostility with the giant republic within sight of their shores The old- since he was proclaimed dictator, would suit thejr views better; and hence they favored 'the election of that distinguished nan to the presidency, while they opposed that ot Napoleon. From these con- siderations, we think, spring the slanders that ap- pear co frequently in the English prees about the President elect of France; and, it we reflect on their cource, we shall see that they are not worthy of the slightest consideration. One thing 18 certam—Young Bonaparte has been elected ; and he has the opportunity, if he pos- sess the ebility,to mike himself either a Napoleon ora Washington. Never was there a wider field before any man who bad the ambition to be dix tinguished, aud to have his mame go down to posterity. 4 AppiTionaL Statistics or THE OLo Year —We publish to-day the remaining statistics which we compiled for the purpose of giving our readers a bird’meye view of everything that transpired dur. ing the year 1845. A great deal of labor has been employed on them; but we have the satistaction of kuowing that they are as complete and perfect as possible, and that they will be valuable io our read- ers jorfuture reference. They are worthy of being preserved for this use. Dm. Hawnxs.—The ivends of tow gentleman, will be gluc tolearn that the rumor of tus death Wee incorrect This important and very uselul branch of mechanism, for which New York is so distinguwshed, we regret to perceive, from an examupation into the affairs of the year, hae greatly fallen off, and the amount of tonnage constructed is much below the general average. Among the causes which tended to produce this effect, the revulsions in Europe stand the most prominent; and while the termination of the war with Mexico has benefitted almost every other fea- ture of commeree and the country at large, ship- building ulone 18 excluded from enjoying the real and expected advantages. The large number of vessels employed by government, during the diffi- cules, as transports in the Gulf, having been thrown suddenly on the market, with a limited trade to Europe, produced the most disastrous results, and foratime the shipping interests ot the country were completely prostrated. A slight improvement 18 now, however, perceptible ; and as afluirs on the other side of the Atlantic grow more settled, the more evident becomes the fact that in a short time the mercantile interest of the United States will assume its natural vigorous po- sition, and our worthy naval architects receive that encouragement their skill so eminently de- serves. Contracts for sailing vessels have been exceed- ingly lumited, and form but a very small per centage of the amount of tonnage built during the year. The steam marine continues to attract large and increasing investments of New York capitaliats, who have devoted their attention ot late to this branch almost exclusively to that of canvass; yet there still exists a classof enterprising men, composed principally of retired sea captains, who cannot be induced to relinquish the slightest portion of their confidence in favor of the old, well-tried, and serviceable system of pro- pulsion; and while they last, wemay expect to have numerous and frequent acquisitions to the already powertul and superior fleet of sail- ing packets belonging to the United States. To the exertions of these generous and skil- ful persons the nation owes much, for the aid they have rendered, both 1n capital and in credit, in at- taining the hizh position 1t now holds among the commercial countries of the world. Their efforts, although vot supported or encouraged by govern- ment, bave been fully appreciated by the people, and a proper return made to all those idenutied with its origin and progress. Thisisevidentfrom the fact that the shipping merchants and that class interested 1n marine afluirs throughout the United States, are the wealthiest and the most influential of any in existence. They have purchased this position through their energy and perseverance, and the same spirit which carried them forward will sustain them in their future useful under- takings. It is much to be regretted that those who are selected as members of the different administra- tions, are not men of some practical and business habits, who, from their experience, would exercise a portion of that judicious liberality which the au- thoriues of England extend to the merchant navy ot theircountry. It was the helping hand of gov- ernment that placed the British steamers ia the position they now occupy, without which, it is doubtful if they ever could reach that state of per- tection for which they are go celebrated. The contest at the present moment between ri- val capitalists, in steam navigation, is very great; and the desire evinced is so keen on the part of each to outstrip his competitors, that every art and the utmost skill of science is resorted to, in order that the respeetive productions may attract the largest share of public favor. So far, t irit of shioned and con- | servative policy which characterized Cavaiguac | 5 competition has been productive of much good.— It has brought into the field wealth and talent, co- operating, as it does, in the consummation of a projectin commerce which is destined to be of service to the credit and charaeter of the country. In giving the statement of the work done through the various yards in the city, we have placed the amount of tonnage constructed by each builder opposite his name, and also the number of tons in course of completion. The annexed table shows the amount of work done since January 1st, and that now 1n progress, at the respective yards:— Westerveit & McKay Perrine, Patterson & Stack’ Jacob Beil’s. Dunham & Dimon. Bishop & Simonson Jabex Williams. ... Lawrence & Sneeden, Barclay & Townsend W. H. Collyer. Tonnege Isunched in 1847 Remaining on the stocks. . . This shows a great decline, but not more than might be expected under the circumstances we have already alluded to. The following notes of the business of each yard were taken from the re- cords of the builders:— ‘W. H. WEBB’S YARD. LavseneD Therhip Caleb Grimshaw, commanded by Captain Hoxie, owned by Mer Taylor & Merrill, aod em- ployed in the Liverpool trade. was launcaed ‘a Febra- Le measures 2.100 tous bart belonging to C, H. Marshall and oth- @ tow boat, Jaunched ia February, 70 tone measurer The steamship California, now on her way to the r command of Capt, Forbes. belougin: to a & Aspinwall’s line of mail steamers, and for the rame trade, was Inunched in October On THE sTeCKS. A splendid three-deck rbip. measuring about 1.600 tons burthen, 190 feet in leogth, 40 feet beam. 28 fort 9 inches bold, for Mersre, Caylor & Merrili, to he com manded by apt. Edwards, will be launched about March. ‘bere is also a schooner under way, measur- ing 266 tous. WESTERVELT AND M'KAY’S YARD. LaunenK At this yard, the packet ship St. Denia, Howee, ef 1.000 tons, for Messrs Boyd & Hiucke: yre line of packets. ‘The packet rhip Devonehir ton. one of John Griewoid et ‘The steamrhip Frapkiin, then in the Southewp ton and Bremen lines, measuring 2200 tons. Also, @ pilot sobconer of 90 tons, ON THE STOCKS, An immenk of 1,600 tone, three decks, intended for Robert Kermit’s line of Liverpool packets, to be commanded by Capt Luce, now of the Jona & Skiddy. She mearures 202 feet in length, 41 feet beam, 24 foot 0 ‘hes deep. and will take the p: of the Richard win Mr Kermit’s line, She is to be called MESSRS. PERRINS, PATTERSON, AND STACK’S YAI LaUNOMKD. Sbip Andrew Foster, now in the Liverpool tra er command of Capt. Howes, 1320 tous; launched ia Jenuery Ship De Witt Clinton, built fer Mosars. Taylor & Riteb now in the Liver trade under the o mand of Capt, French ; measures 1 183 to Bark Texas, built for W. H, Wakemai Ship W.H Hi mearures 1,144 to: measures launched im Sep’ ON THE sTooKS Five ferry boate for the Williamaburgh Ferry Com- peny. Throe measure 400 tous enoh; two, 800 tons, W. H. BROWN’S YARD Launcnsy Steamship Fsloon, Capt Thompson, now in the mail service between this port end Chagres; sbout 1,000 tone. Steamebip Creseent City, Capt Stoddard now iu the Nev Orleans service ; measuring about 1,460 tons running from Boston to Eastport al Steamer Senator and St Jobne, N. mt #0 tons borthen Steamboat New World, about 1,500 toms, for the Had- fon river the largest boat ia the world Steamehip At Hine of Liverpool ment. down for next week Steamehip Empire City. building for Mesure J to fard and Sone, New Orlewms line of stew connection with the Cresoent Gry, She in tures burtben, ond is to be completed iu June. ta ab L800 Also, & steamboat about 400 tone, for towing in the Hudeon JACOB Yar. Lausonep Bark Rover about 400 for i teen tons, for Wm. Nelson, now in Schr. Jabob Bell, of 110 tons, on Tus stecks. Steamehip Pacific, one of Mr. Collins's Liverpool line Of steamers, 3,000 tons, to be launched next week. SMITH AND DIMONS’ YARD. Lavncuao Steameh'p Georgia, one of Mr Law's steamers. to run between thie port. Xa laa. ton. New Orleans and res. She measures about 2.750 toms ; launched in September Steamship Oregon of 1,100 tons, now on her California, one of Messrs Howland and Asp! mail line ; iaunched in August. jothing on the stocks. BISHOP AND SIMONSON’S YARD, LAUNCHED. Steamship Obio, of 2700 tons. to run in connection with the Georgia im Mr Li Mail Line to Chagres; Jannobed in October Also, a steamer of 400 tons, for the Staten Ieland Ferry Company. Nothing on the stocks. MESSRS. BARCLAY AND TOWNSEND. LauNcHED Ship A. Z,, of 768 tons for Messrs. Gerega & Co,; In the Liverpool trade. Sbip M. Howes, of 472 tons, for Messrs. Howes, God- frey & Co. Nothing on the stocks. MESSRS, LAWRENCE AND SNEEDEN. LAUNCHED. Steamer Empire State, of 1,600 tons, employed by the Fall River Company. Steamer Connecticut, of 1 600 tons, bullt by Curtis Peok, but now in the Ne# Haven route. Steamer, called the Churter Oak ; is about 600 tons, for some Eastern port. on STOCKS A steamer for the Fall River Company, of 600 tens ; ver. also, two small tow boats, for the Enat Ri JABEZ WILLIAMS’ YA Ship Princeton, aD. Rogers, built for Messrs, oyed in the Liverpool trade, launched in October, Also, @ schooner ot ON THR sTOC! Bark of 400 tons, building on acoount of Mr. Wil- liams, for sale. W. H. COLLYRR’S YARD. Schooner W. H. Collyer. 240 tons, Steamer W. J. Peare, 389 tons ; and the Confidence, employed on the Hudson River, 400 tons, ON THE STOCKS, Steamer of 330 tons. There appears to be considerable doing through the machine shops connected with steamships — There ia a great number of large ocean steam- ships and river steamboats receiving their ma- chinery. Among the ocean ships is the Franklin, taking in her machinery at the Novelty Works; here also 1s the Tennessee, for the Savannah trade ; she will be ready to commence running with the Cherokee in March. At Secor’s esta- bhehment are the steamers Georgia and Ohio. They will not be ready to commence operations in the line between here and Chagres, unt.l July or August. Mr. Collins’s large steamers, which are to be launched simultaneously next week, are expected to be ready for the first voyage in July next.— Messrs. Stillman, Allen & Co. build the engine of one, and Allaire & Co. the other. Marine Affairs. Vovacrs or tHe Ocean Steamer: ‘Statement of the voyages of the British mail steamers to and from New York, showing the date of arrival, length of pas- sages, and number of passengers carried each way:— To Amanica, To ivnore ; § gS 8. Name, © He By 8 He s ‘si 5 f gs 8 a8 Europa ...Bep:.2 Sept. 14 12da, 3de 8S America... do. 16 do. 29 1336 10h 80 Purepen Scott do. 28 1k 3h Hom 35 UFOPS.. 40 Ametioa. dv, 28 Nov. 9 LL a ¢ et ae Statement of the voyages made by the British royal mail steamers from Liverpool te Boston, during the year 1848 :— wy Passengers 2g C8 Passen : $ from SS Pe gers te Nome, PEE gy 8 Ee er ee oe 3 EH HRSG RE Wan @ 5 1 Jam, 1g 8 tigen B® 8 20} ss Wo 2 Map. y 19 3 1 6 7 4 Apri Ft 6b © Wi My 3 BOF 7% Ss ey 8 8 a 1 7 do. 3 6 12 “ Ww 10 June le oe 16 10h FL 8 6 “do. 2% 99 16 a) 7 — Juyi2 4l 6 mS B2ae BS > ane i” 43 12 — do, 83D ty 3S ZL 4 Sept 6 3 6 2 6G OMS do, We 8 = Ook oY 1p 660 MC do, SLT. , 12 86 wu 1 0 66 ~ 3 123 oL 6 T ty 2a Tf Acadia...) do. 19 14° ¥8 5 3 2 i 9 Britannia, . Deo § 7 oy gt oi 0 2 Nisgara... do. 16 13 cy v4 a su 2 1000-257 126 733 183 Average passages from Liverpool to Boston, 14 days 1 hour. The America made the shortest passage during the year, and the Britannls the longest. The Presidential Kilection. THXAS—OFFICIAL, Cass, Taylor. Counties 2 83 Cas, Taylor. oT Rae Montgomery . 163 Nacogdoches, 313 56 Gon’ : Grimes... Guadalupe Hi Total, fifty Counties : 61 13 Majority for (: were received from 23 Uounti AppITIONAL KxtuKNs — Received 30th November, (after the official canvass on the 27th November) :— Counties. ie Avgelina..... Cars.. ix 8.801 Grayron 134 Henderson... 68 Hopkin ar Limestone... 164 pats Total. . +++ 1867 732 Voter received from 67 counties, for «lectors of Presi- dent and Vice-President :— Democratic Ticket. Whig Ticket, Miller. Oonittrve”.. Eppereo Tarrant t Verge Miller, higbest on Cass Tioket,. Ochiitree, do on Taylor Ticket, 09 Votes polled. . 15.177 Dem, majority 6,159 Twelve counties to be heard from. © The whi verse 10,668 45 livided on Allen ani Yorger. Tae Amxnican Symvaruisexs ror Irgtanp.— ‘We are informed that Mesers. James Bergen, M. N. Croft, and Richard F. Ryan, some of the “ American eympathisers for Ireland,” have taken passage in the splendid ship Princeton, Captan Russell, which was to sail on the 21st December. They have all stood their barbarous imprisonment well. APPOINTMENT BY THE Pxxeivent, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.--Lorenzo B. Sheppard, to be Attorney of the United States for the Southern District of New York, in the place of Charles McVean, deceased. VenrzveLian Consti,—The President has re- cognised Thos. Williams as Consul of the republie of Venezuela, for the port of New York. Movements of Lndividuals. General Gaines has arrived at | on hie way to New Orienas, to sucveed General Taylor in oom- mand of his department, The wife of Com, Stewart U.S, N., arrived at Loate ville on the 1d lett the name day for New Orieana. Among the passengers by th» Europe, is the name of Monfeur Cabot, Con this be the rest sociaiiet and author of “ jcarie?”’ General Taylor will vieit Vi February, tg om the lat of Court Catendar—* his Day. Court Court—16. 3.4 6,7, 6 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, be Screnson Count—1, 18. 18. 14,18, 80,31. 87." 48, 44, 47, G3, 66, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 64, 69, 70, to BB, 85, to 100, Cosmon Piras— Pant 1-87. 30,41, 41, 47, 49. BL, 63, 67, OF G1, 46, 08, 65, Park 2-02, 44, 40, 44, 0, 68, 1 4, (8, 00. OE Tue Evrects or Fanaticisa im Boston.—It seems that the experiment which has been made im tac c ty of Boston to abolish drunkenness from secivty, and to fo:ce people by special legislation to be teetotallers, has not succeeded very well ; for we perceive that the newly elected Mayor suggests the propriety of going back a point or two, and readopting the old plan of granting licenses for the sale of spirituous liquors in small quantities. The newly elected Mayor says, the law pre- hbibiting the sale of liquors, was enforced with severity, ability, and energy, by his predecessor, aided by an + flicient police, and backed by a large aad influential portion of the public; but notwith- standing that a great many prosecutions have been instituted, and a great many fines imposed, the traffic has not been suppressed; dram shops have inereased in number, temperance has not been promoted, and riot and licentiousness have mul- tiphed ip an alarming degree; and, to crown all, the new Mayor says, it would indeed seem as if the saturnalia of Bacchus took date from the vote which was meant to overthrow his altars and con- found his votaries. When the subject of the propriety of legislating against the use of intoxicating drinks was pro- posed in this community, we denounced it, on the ground that it would, in the very nature of things, have an effect contrary to that which 1t was sup- posed would be the result. (Mankind cannot be legislated from being immoral to being moral— from being intemperate to being temperate—from being vicious to being virtuons—no more than an jgnorant man can be converted into a learned and well educated one, by an ordinance of the legislature. Neither will men be forced to change their course of life at the command or direction of others, who, because they may have been elected to the legislature, imagine that they are, by responsibility, and a new power to change and alfer the passions and propensities of our nature, by the magic influence of a bill or an ordinance. If a man 18 in the habit of indulging temperately in ardent spirits, or any thing else, why should he be debarred that indulgence? He 18 4 free agent, and can act as he please, provided his acts do not conflict with the welfare and nghts of the country of which he forms a part. But the fanatics say “No! We think that wine, in any quantity, is injurious to you, and we prohibit you from drink- ing it!’ ‘ You may pass all the laws you please on the subject,” replies the other, “but { will drizk as much as I please notwithstanding. If you shut up the ehops where liquor is sold, I'll drink at home.” This has been the effect in Boston, and it will be the same in every other place where the experiment may be tried. Education and ex- ample are the remedies for immorality of every description. The possession of a well ordered and cultivated mind, will, except in rare instances, sufficiently counteract the lower propensities of our nature. This same mistaken view of legislating upon morality, prevails in other places as well as in Boston, The other day, one of the New England legislatures passed a law for the protection of chas- tity. What folly! We would like to be iaformed of the manner in which chastity could be protect- ed. Canan unchaste woman be made chaste by an act of the legislature? Women of chastity re- quire no protection but that which Providence has throv.n around them. One look from a high- minded chaste woman, will banish from her pre- sence the greatest libertine. We hope the people of Boston have gained some- thing from their experience in this matter. They ought to bear in mind tnat legielation of this kind smacks a good deal of persecution; and they ebould not forget that if the Pilgrim fathers pos seased traits worthy of our admiration, they had others too which it would not be judicious to imi- ate in this enlightened day. Tux Britisu 1x Inpia—From the accounts of preparations that are being made in England, for ending arms, men, and munitions of war to the East Indies, there is very little doubt that the ong coveted district of India, known the Punjaub, is about to be forcibly taken from its law- ul and mghtiul owners, and annexed to the British possessions. When hostilities between the Sikhs and British occurred a few years since, it was proposed to take that territory from its owners; but the robbery, then, 1t was presumed, would be too bare-faced. Now, however, another opportu- occurred, and it 18 eagerly taken hold of ish press is busily preparmg the public mind for the firet actin the drama, which will un- doubtedly be the destruction of a great portion of the native inhabitants, by British fire and British sword, and the subsequent announcement of another brilliant victory of “British valor” over the natives, for which we expect prayers and thankegiving will be enunciated trom the altars. -An army of thuty thousand men was being col- lected on the Sutlej at the last accounts ; thousands were leaving England to swell it. And Lord Dalhousie, in addressing the authorities of Cal- cuita, recently, said, “He had come to India to maintain peace; he had hoped for peace; he had striven for peace; but since the ,Sikhs were bent on war, they should have war with a ven- geance.” The world may, therefore, be prepared to hear of a gross piece of robbery perpetrated by England on India, accompanied by all the barbarity and in- bumanity—the slaughter of men, women and chil- dren, as well as the sacking and burning of cities and towns—which usually accompany victories achieved by “British valor.” How does this compare with the cry that England hopes the peace of the world may not be disturbed. Bah! She wants to remain at peace at home because she fears collision with the great French re- public—a collision that would sink her to the de)ths where her corruption,extravagance, tyranny, and despotism, ought to have consigned her long since. Bowery Tneatar,—Last evening Knowles’s play of “The Hunchback’? was performed, with a first rate cast, vis: Master Walter by Mr. Gilbert, Sie Thomas Clifford by J. H. Hall; Julia, Miss Wemyss; Hoi Mire Taylor, Jordan, Dann, Winans, &v., filled tl other We are always glad to nee Mins Womyrs in euch parte ss Julia. as they werve to savw her great talents and capabiliti nd the style in which she layed Inst evening fuily sustained all the good opin- jong she bas obtained during her engagement at the Bowery. Mr. Gilbert’s Master Walter was & most powerful piece of acting. He did it as well as we have ever seen it done siace the time of the late Mr. Clarke, who used some years ago te play at the Park. He, we believe, wae the best representative of this character that ever played it. Mise Taylor looked charming as Helen soted with much spirit. She is always wol- come to Bowery audience Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert sppeared in © De. Diiworth"”’ whion concluded the performances, To-night, a fi @ bill will be pre- vented. consitting of a dra: two comedies, and a rpectacie. Our list of amusements will give more par- tiowiara Broapwar Tueatar — Who wouldones have thought it porsible that one of the negro rave, s colored man, in rhort, could have succeeded in producing such @ work, eo fall of obarm, novelty, wit, invention, and geniuses the “ Monte-Cristo” whioh is now performing with euch brilliant and unpsrnileied success, at the Broadway Theatre? Every body koows that Alex. Duman, the celebrated author of this beautiful piece, of the African family vuilgariy called the negro speate: hence this pieow is the more wonderful and extraor- dinery Whoever wrote it, and invented its incidents, ope (hing te certain. that im Loudon it had the eifeot of producing an excitement, and even thestrioal per jie and divisions, which to this day ate called the ‘ Monte-Crinto excitement No wonder, then, that thie axtoniabing piece continues to prodase such #x- citement to New York No wonder that, night efter night, the theatre i+ more and more ovowded by anx jowe parties, We can only vay it well derervas the reat applanse it reovives, aud is brought out with «ach splendor nad magnificence an to astonish ail We expeot it wil command a ran, almost for as many nighte an the management may choose to perform it, since the interest of the public evidently 0 ‘We say to all, go Natrona. Toeatan.—Mr, ©, W. Clarke mast have been highly fiattered last evening by the very muraer- ove attendance at bis benefit, as the houte was filed at an early hour in evory part-pit, boxes, gallery, and ue of their seats, clothed with a new | ell; and whem Mr. C. made his appearance the stege the cheering and appisuse continaed for several Lt y story in it, it was made juite interesting by the exsl- Jent eloeution of Mr Clarke, the real humor of Ssy- mour, as the ing Paad: the pathotio acting of Tilton » the starving wretohed peasant. Mise Gordon, a» Mre. Mitcbel, though she had not uch to ray, acted well ‘New York as itin” was xt played; and the rest of the bill, whic was quity a lengthy ove, went off well. Te night, -‘ Esmoraida” ‘Will be played, the elegent Vie troupe of dancers will appear in = grand baliet divertisement—a new drame of peculiar interest called the “Female Bri- gand." the farce of “ Founded on Faets,’’ the olas- sic groupings of the Twin Brothers, will make up the rest of the bill Bunton’s Tuxatse.—The attraction st this favorite place of resort still continues, and last evening wit neesed another well filled house, The performance commenced with the “ Midnight Watoh,” which isa This piece was fol- Slasher aud Crasher le and interesting farce, and under the management of Mr Barton, who takes the cbaracterof Mr Sampson Slasher, sided most ably by his talented company, the pisos was very perfoot ‘The entertainm: neloded with the very engaging aud comical dra: in two acts, called ~ Catt Gold Mines.” This piece, as on former nighte, was re- ed with renewed wpplause, To night a good bill is sented. d Crasher,” ** California Gold , Mines,’’ and“ Where’s Barnum ?”” | Broapwar Cincus —Sands, Lent, & Co. offer an ex- cellentybill atthe Alhambra. which is well attended every bight. Last evening, the performances wore particularly well accomplished. and were handsomely Teceived by the spectators present. Mr. Stout, accom- panied by Master Sands, rode one of his beautiful ucts | of horeemanchip; and Mester Maurice Sands rode an act by hiweelf ‘Mr, Ruzgles went through his evolu- Viens on the slack rope with great «clat) The ponies are the same sagaoious little animals as ever; and the Deautiful waltzing and trick mare Cind-re!ls is as won- erful. Mr. Sands and his obiidren appear every night im their feats of grouping aod porturing, and win great applause. Master Walt-r Aymar. the juvenile equetrisn. who bas been so highiy lauded for his ex- cellevce and precoeity, is also connected with the company. An afternoon performance is given batt d ‘Wednerday and Saturday, thus furnishing the obii dren an opportunity to go. Cunisty's Minsta1s,~ These unique performers ba got upan entirely new programme of songs, &o., oom: sisting of pew and orixinal melodies, burleeque opera- tie choruses, rongs, characteristic dances, &o.,in Bil of wbich they will appear to much advanta, arly two yours in succession, they have n singingiv this city; and the prospects are tl continue thi bout 1849, which they have com- menced in fine style. Tue New Oxixans Senenavens at the Sooiety Library Rooms are doing fively—thoir songs have be- Come Vastly popular, the one entitled * There's a good time coming Boys” is erpecially #0, and the verses on | the California Geld Mives are nightly applauded till the | room resounds ageim. They alxo create much amuse- ment by their elegant imitation of the Italian Opera singers, Their present location is quite # convenient one Camrpeno’s Minstrecs will this evening give one of their best concerts at Williamsburgh Garden. Oar friends across the river are in luck to have these emi- nent singers come among them. Let themimprove the opportunity this evening. Me.opxon —White's Serenaders, eight in number, give first rate concerts nightly at this house, which is 4s snug and genteel a place of entertainment as san be desired. To-night their programme is an excellent one. Concent at THR Tanennactr.—A grand cor | in aid of the charitable funds of the St. Grorge’s | Britieh Protective Eailgrant Soolety, will take place at | the Tabernacie thisevening. A host of artists of the firet order, including Madem Bishop, Mr. Bochsa, Mr. ety, Mr. Watson, Mrs, Lod volunteered services for the occasion. This will be opportunity the Jovers of music to enjo; | ing’s amusement. and, at the same time, the additional Lapeer of contributing toa charity every way deserv- ing of their support. Tue Honnstocks.—These distinguished artiste, at the request of many families, will give their last oon- cert iu Brooklyn to morrow evening. We hope to see the Institute crowded, as they really possess abilities of avery high character, ss all those who attended their former concerts can attest. Cuiwa.—There is no place or ners apd customs of this rem Mureug, at 539 Broadwi with jena} BO ® nation of 400 mment established of y since, and for ages unkuowa to the rest of mankind, may here be seen at a glance. Zoorocica Hawt. —The beaste, birds, tainments here, each evening, etill continue to attract crowds of visiters. The lions are the finest specimens of the kind ever exhibited in this country. Mira Dickinson is expected soom to commence an engagement in Washington City. Winchell, the comic lecturer, is in Cincinnati. Barney Williams is playing to crowded houses in Pittsburgh Herr Dreiabach is at the Howard, Boston. Mr. Macready is delighting the people of Washing- ton with his Shakepe readings. ‘The Steyermarkische Company were Bive|a concert at the Holidey street Ther saet night. Movements of the Gold Hunters, Among the clearances of yesterday, we notice Messrs, Jones & Johnson's fast sailing, bark Express, Captain Lane, for San Francisco, Califor! This vessel goes out with « full cargo forthe California market, and has about twenty enterprising young men of New Yo:k on board as parsengers, all bound up to the gold diggings. She sails during this day, and has but ene stateroom left. nounced to '¢,Daltimore, [From the Boston Journal, Jan. 2.) The schr. Boston is expected to | awted for Califor im about ‘now her exiling quali ¢ B quicker paseage than any other vessel, great or emall, from this or any other port in the neighborheod, From the Boston Transcript } The bark Elvira, Capt.G H. Nickerson. cleared on Saturdsy, with twelve passengers on board, for Califor- nia, and s very large assorted cargo. City, Intelligence. Tue CHorens.—At & meeting of the Sanatory Com- mittee, held at the Mayor's Office, yeaterday (Jan 3) the following communication was received from the Health Oticer at Quarautine:— Quarantine, Staten Istanp, Jan. 8-9 o’olock A.M. To nis Honor tHe Mayon: — No new case of cholera bas occurred at the Marine Horpital during the past twonty-four hours have been two deaths from case previously reported ALEX. B. WHITING, Hoatsh OMcer. The Physician reports that ne new o: of choles has occurred within the limits of the city since the ‘20th of December, Tux Weatner.—The weather moderated somewhat Jenterday, The thermometer indicated as follows :— AtT a, m, 12 deg,, at 12 m, 25 deg., a6.3 rm 26 deg. A Watanr Srout.— The residents in Roosevelt streot, hear Chatham, were yeeterday moraing thrown state of the utmost consternation, by the oocu: of one of thoee socid the city ever since water, of the large water pi; Water soon made clear work of the eart stones whieh intervened between pe When no intervening obstacie prevented itself, water rore 19 & CO.umn some six inches ia dia- th. the bri * Owing to the perfect oaterao: of Croto reinity. wed ‘the water, cers could be apy ures to turn of cote Yesterday afternoon, on their returu irom « target ox- oursion. Tue Wasninoton Monumant.—The subsoribers to the fund of the Warbing Momament Asnooiati have by their votes obo-en the demgu of Mr Lafever as that by «bioh the monument shall be built. 1 Mr. L *s desig w recoil! All the other desiga: Were 829 voter cast. that by John Franeo, 223. pre- | sented (or competition received together 140. Tue Sixianine —The wi all that re nthe pert ly ative ‘Ihe pudiic no wiour part oft: pop city wou Hi i to obarter plan, and ride pieoe, Any way r would only mo- font the pleaeure of am excursion on runners must be paid for ip aohing Singers aod tors, to say nothing of nasal protuberances be\ng frost-bitten. Domestic Miscellany. The number of a:rivais aud ciearsnces at the port of Milwaukie, for the year 1848, was 1,087. y vath Shore Hatiroad was opened to Cohasset om Monday last. memed Sarah Griffith, died at Mon- of deovase of the hi ‘O- She was to have bee 4 Assembly of Nova Seotia is moned he despatch of basiness on the 18¢u of y. the Bist of Jauuary. Peter C. Brooks, long reputed to be the woalthiost man in New Engiand, died on Monday night at his residence im Meaford. He was about #4 years of agy, aud bad been for some tine in # faiting ooud: Brooks was the fatbor-in haw of the Hon. haw. Ere rett, Rev, Mr. Frethinguam, eed Charles Krenols 6 ‘The number the yenr 1646, war 26,027 James Jones, of Petry township, Ohio, committed ouisioe, # few days since, by uauging Bimself, fe was & respeotable farmen, whieh have been incident to | Deo. 3, 1949, ‘The Senate met at noon to-day, and being calied to order by the Vice President, the Rev. Mr, Gurley per formed his usual devotional duties. The journal of the previous day's business was next read, and them commenced the presentation of MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS, which, after passing through the ordeal commenca- rate with their importance, were severally referred to the appropriate committees. One of the many petl- tions was in relation to BX-PRESIDENT MONROK’s PAFERS, Mr. Dix, of New York, presented » petition from Mr, Gouverneur, prayin; ‘sppropriation for the publl- cation of the papers of Mr. Monroe... His remarks were brief and tothe pot. He concluded by moving that the petition be printed, and referred to the Library Committee. ae I. The reception of reports from the standing commit- tees was the next business in order. The reportse: sisted genereily of bitle of @ private character, whie! being read by their title, were laid over under the rules for consideration at a future time. RECIPROCAL TREATIRG, The resolution submitted yesterday, by Mr. Bauo- win, of Connecticut, relating to treaties and laws for reciprocal or joint trade with foreign netions, was taken up, and after being briefly dircussed, was passed, EXTRA PAY TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND SOLDIEAS The joint resolution, providing for the noe of three months extra pay to certain offlcers and soldiers. who served in the late war with Mexico, came up for conrideration, and, on motion, was referred te the Committee on Military Affairs. CALIFORNIA LAND TITLE: Mr. Buexa, of Illinois, moved to take up the bfil providing for the rettlement of titles, and surveying ands in the territories of Catiforais and New Moxiso, which war adopted, when the bill was read, and infor.’ mally passed over. EXECUTIVE SEBSLON, On motion the Senate then went Into exeoutive ses” sion, and the doors were closed. House of Representatives, Wasuinarox, Jan. 8, 1849, The House met at the usual hour, and prelimioaries being attended to,eundry unimportant petitions wore presented and referred, KXAMINERS OF CLAIMB AGAINST THE UNITED STATES Mr. Rocxwext, of Connecticut, submitted « reso! tion, to terminate the debate on the bill forthe este Diishment of a Board of Examiners of olaims agai the United States. He raid that the proposed board was Hable to objections—that the subject was an im- portant one and needed inveatigation, Mr. Venan.e, of North Carolina, moved to lsy the, resolution on the table, which was carried. A PRIVILEGED QUESTION, Mr. Stanton, of Tennessee, rose to a privileged question. He said that the President hid sent ina message yesterday, and that he wished to argus the care. The Sreaxen, however, decided that such a courss would not be in order, and Mr. Stanton sat down, ANTICSLAVERY PETITION, Mr. Gippinas, of Ohio, presented a petition, signed by @ number of females, praying for the abolition of ery througheut the length and breadth of the | land. Mr. THomrson, of Misslasippl, wished to debate its reception and reference; but it was laid over. REPORTS OF BILLS, Reports being in order. sundry bills were reported by various committees; a portion of which were read and referred to the Committee of the Whole. HICKEV’s ConstITUTION, 4 Mr. Inoxnsoxt, of Pennsylvanis. from the Judiclery | Committee, reported s resolution authorisiog the | Clerk of the House to purchase 20,000 copies of Hickey"s Constitution, at $1 60 each. Mr. Jongs, of Tennessee, oppossd the object of the. resolution, as extravagant. TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT Fon wmw mu, Mr B Satu, from the Comittee on the | Hes, to whom the subj-cs nad been referred. reported @ Dil organizing @ terrirerial government for New Mexteo, (containing a provision excluding slavery). It was referred to the Committers of the Whole on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed. THE TaRIVP A report was made from the Committee to whem hi ‘been referred Mr. Greeley’s resolution of | he information, from the S tive to distinatio 0. Terrtte- er various attempts , by @ vote of 83 to 68. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT A message was received from the President, in an to a resolution calling for information in re‘er~ } @ to contributions levied in Mexican porte during the recent war. -| . The resolution called for the frots in the case, and be he Rpedear i the levies were made. The moasaze vee the particulars. and goes into an argament fartincation of the same.” = ‘The meernge having been read, Mr. Toomns, of Georgia, made some remarks tm ap- | position to the ground ascumed by the President, and Moved that it be referred to a aeleot o»mmittae Mr. Stanton, of Tenoeste, defended the maensage, and en at length. with mach warath and earnest- neen, in vindication of the President, and the prin ba. pans down in the menrage. ‘he question recurring upon referring the measaze ton special committee. the motion was no amended as to order the printing of the messaze, and agreed to, The House thereupon adjourn: New Youk Legislature, Acnany, January 8, 1848, SENATR. s The Se nate assembled at the usual hour, MATTER OF LAW, Mr. Corrin introduced a bill'in favor of giving the Public proseoutor the right to issue commissions $0 take teetimeny out of the State. THE SLAVERY QUESTION The discussion on Mr. Wiix1x’s resolutions of yes. tercay, insisting upon the «bolition of slavery in all territory between the Nueces and the Rio Grande, and also for having New Mexico protected a: ery in the formsticn of her government, postponed until another day Nothing of further moment transpired, and the Senate adjourned. ASSEMBLY, hour of meeting, and commenced business pr JOLITION OF SLAVERY Mr. Roar laid before the Assembly a series of reso. similar to those offered by Mr. Wilkins in the which were read and referred to the Com mittee of the Whele. THe MKALTH O Mr. Van Oxprn gi iptly. 1CRK AT STATEN I8LANO, notice that he would Intro duce a bill to make the situation of the Health Offer at State da ralaried office, RAILHOAD ACKOSs THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA, | Mr Varma gave notion cf « bill to Incorporstela company to build a railroad across the Isthmus a aname, Adjourned. yas Peansyivania Leytslature, Haancnvaan, Jan, 8, 1840. The Senate met, and proceeded with business in the | regular order, nous. There wore eight unsuccosefal batlottings for Speaker | ta | 1B the House to-day, which fually adjourned over till to-worrow without being abie to orzanise. T! didates are Packer (dem,, j (native,) and in all the belieting Paoker hashed tht | largest number of votes, aithengh not enough to elect him. Massachuscits Legisiatures Boston, Jam, 8, 1849, The legislature met to-day. Mr. Beil, of Boston, was appointed president of the Senate, aud Mr. Crowuinshield was re-elected speaker of the House, Mr. Story was eleoted clerk. Election in Massachusetts, Bosron, Jam, 3, 1849, Joha G, Palfrey, the free soil oandifate in the Fourth Congrestional District, is defeated, having boon beaton The Legisiature of New Brunswick moots | by wome 400 votes, Benjamin Thompson, the whig candidate, is no doubt viscted. Cholera in New Orleans, New Oncnans, Jan, 188) , There bave been one hundred aud sixty-six deatae © from cholera within the past forty-eight hours, Yentorday there were seventy-four deatas, ‘The disease is dooreasing, the elariy among on’ iphabttants is subsidl nd many of our oit'mens « returning to their homes, ‘The weather has booome opol and ploay } The members were punctual im attendance at tt) * e N ‘ aA