The New York Herald Newspaper, January 16, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau ste. JAMES GORDON GENNET?, PROPRIETOR. AMUSEMENTS THIS NING. BOWERY THEATRE. ‘Boanioza—Da. Dicwortn —Lavarar Les any Purus’ Parrornmances—Janny Lisp. BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Mowre-Caisro, ATION AL THRATRE, Chatham Square— 4-01 pie Dacene Ramen e a te OLE BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Encuawren Ise —Baurrep Man—Wuene's Bannun? MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, Near Broome—Qunurv's Movern ca, SORT Ee ETURART, Broadway, near Loonard—New On- ALHAMBBA, Broadway, Prinoe—Sanvs, Lent & Co's, Quezican Geniawee eee ZOOLOGICAL HALL, Bowery—Vaw Ausuncn & Co's, Mzssczam MELODEON, Bowery—Wrire's Sunznavens, ko, CHINESE MUSEUM, 589 Broadway—Cutmzsm Cuniomries. BROOKLYN, Lyceum Hall—Da. Bornwron’s GeorogicaL. Laorun® New York, Tuesday, January 16, 1849. California Herald—Extra. ‘We shall publish the California Herald—Eztra, at noon to-day. Im addition te containing the latest intelligence from the wonderful gold digging of that region, it ‘will have four separate and distinct engravings ofthe four routes that are proposed to connect the Atlan- to with the Pacific Ocean—one across the isthmus of Panama, another across the isthmus of Tehuantepec, smother by the way of Nicaragua, and the fourth through the United States; together with geographical ‘and topographical descriptions of each. ‘The matter whioh will appear in this third Califor- nia Herald, will be read with interest at this particu- Jar time, an@ the engravings will be worthy of being Preserved for reference hereatter. Agents are requested to send in their orders. The Present Aspect of the Slavery Question in the South—The Southern Convention, The caucus, or convention, of Southern mem- bers, which was appointed some time ago, to take into consideration the course of action most advisable to adopt with reference. to the recent agitation on the slavery question, were to have made their report yesterday. We have not, up to the present time, received any intelligence from ‘Washington respecting it; but in all probability ‘we ehall be able to give a synopsis of 1t in to-mor- row’s paper. From several indications, however that have lately met our eye, from|various quarters, we incline to the opinion we have already so fre- quently expressed, that moderation, prudence, and sincere love for the constitution, will animate the influential portion of the Southern representatives. The intelligent and disinterested people, both of the North and the South, are beginning to have a clear and thorough perception ot the views and purposes of the ultras of both extremes ; and they are determined that neither the disappointed am- bition of Mr. Calhoun on the one hand, nor the restless scheming, and hollow purposes of Mr. Giddings, and the motley alliance of male and female popularity-hunters of which he is a promi- nent leader, on the other, shall ever be able to con- summate the openly avowed results of their folly and fanatacism. Mr. Calhoun is a very able man; but with all his ability, he hes not, and cannot, and never will be able to rally round him a Southern party influen- tial enough to eflect any of the objects of his ambi- tion, much less obtain the confidence of the country. He should by this time be well aware of that himself, Since his quarrel with General Jack- son, after his election to the Vice-Presidency in 1828, how often has he tried to regain his former position? But every successive effort has left him more powerless than before, and manifested to the world that disappomted ambition and envious rivalry were the actuating principles ot his energy and hostility. It 1s astonishing, theretore, that the very sense ot his impotency does not induce him to take an opposite course to that he has hitherto pur- sued ; fo we should think that to a man of his in- tellect a d capability, it must be an excessively irksome ‘ask, to be continually pulling down and never building up, to be continually dividing and never uniting, to be always exhausting his ener- gies in what he can never accomplish, and for ever discharging “ Telam imbecile sine ictu.” fe would appear, however, that this perversity of man is strongly implanted in our tallen nature, and is peculiar to’ no age or country. Without looking back to remote times, we find the counterparts of the honorable member for South Carolina iz Lord Stanley and Lord Brougham, ot of the British House of Lords. The career of these neble personages has been somewhat similar to that of our great Southern Nullifier, but the good sense of the British people very quickly deprived these able, ambitious, and self-seeking lordlings -of all political power. Their whole lite appears to have been ever since devoted, to carping at their wore fortunate rivals, to sowing dissension wher- ever and whenever an opportuuity offers, and to gnashing their teeth in incessant and impotent malignity. ‘We have ne doubt that had it not been for the evil influence of such men inthe South, and the still more mischievous influence of the fanatic abolitionists of the North, many of the Southern States would have long since manumitted their slave population. But we have the most unfaltering confidence thut whatever may be the course chalk- ed out by the Southern caucus— whether they yeke themseives to the chariot wheels of Mr. Calhoun’s ambition, or adopt the wiser and more temperate measures for which we are inclined, from recent indications, to give them credit, the prudent, sen- sible, and moderate portion of the community, both in the North and the South, will take care that the harmony and integrity of this great repub- lic will continue sacred from the assaults of all enemies, internal as well as external. Should the crisis, however, be precipitated, now that the new administration is just coming into power, the example of ancient Rome inthe days of her diffi culty and danger will be followed, and the welfare of the republic will be committed into the hands of the first consul—‘‘the old hero who never surren dered” —with an injunction, as of old, that no evil shall befal the country, ‘ne guid respublica detri- menti caprat.” We do not believe, however, that such an ex- tremity will ever be forced upon the Executive of this country. The ultras of one portion of the South have already had asmail taste from one General, of what they might expect from another, should they ever attempt to carry out their mis- chievous designs; and we may venture to say, that the hero of Buena Vista is too well known throughout the country, to have his patience and determination put to @ similar test. Ag for the fanatics and disunionists of the North, they may go on with their eterna! talk at the prompting of the wily etateeman of Kinderhook—they may go on and pass their recolutions—* that the Exodus of the slave must be over the ruins of the American | Chureh and the American Union”—they may recruit new batches of “rights of woman” wo- men, under the guidance of the amiable Lucretia Mott—but of one thing they may rest assured, that the rational and patriotic people of this coun- try will never tolerate the least attempt they may ever make to carry into eflect their fatuous and | insane agitation. As long, however, os they con- fine themeelves to talk, they will only meet with the ridicule and contempt which they have hither- to received from the sensible portion of the com- The Gold .Exelte he Extent of the Emigratjen to California. The excitemetit ive to the gold mines of Catfornia continues with unabated fervor. It 1s daily fed with all sorts of reports. Every state- ment 1s caught up and swallowed with the great- est avidity; and even that asserting that the govern- ment at Washington had despatches from the gold region too “ brilliant and glowing” to publish, 18 amphfied to an t that throws the Arabian Nights Ent its completely into the shade. Alltthi icates the'Yerght of the gold excite- ment. vuns high throughout the Union. It 18 wiffehough, wit! ot talse statements being thrown int¢fipake itn re so. The correct accounts Sfré'as rich and as gorgeous as the moot ardent gold-hunter need desire. It 18 useless, therefore, to enlarge on the .reports from Colonel Mason and Captain Folsom ; 1t is useless to assert that the government have received despatches that they are afraid to publish ; it is useless to invent stories, in order to fill up the ships, when the truth frem California 1s sufficient to decrease the popu. Jation full fast enough in the cities on the Atlantic seaboard. Toset the public aright, however, 1n all matters relative to the gold territory, we will state—and we do so on the highest authority—that the govern- rent are not in the pessession of any despatches, or any facts, that the public have aot been made acquainted with. After all that has been said, it turns out that there is not one word of truth in the report that they have suppressed important and startling intormation. They have had none to suppress. We will also lay before our readers the latest movementsof the gold seeking parties, to show the extent of the emigration. There has been, and there still exists, a great di- versity, 8f opinion as to the number of persons who have feft for California since the beg.nning of the excitement. Invariably it has been given as very large, and the general impression is, taat upwards of ten'thousand have started. In order to form a more covrrectyidea, we have had recourse to our filegswhefe he sailing of every vessel for the Gold Reégtony frem. the various ports in the United States, with the passengers of each, 1s recorded ; and from whictrwe have been able to arrange the following table, giving the names of all vessels, and the daté.ef sailing from their respective porta, with the number of passengers and crew on board. So far, it willbe seen that only about 1,156 have gone by sea via Cape Horn; about 530 via Chagres; and thus far, to our knowledge, only about 30 via Vera Cruz. Our table commences with the sail- ing of the bark John Benson, for Chagres, on the 11th ult., which was, in fact, the first vessel that started from the United States, under the present excitement, with emigrants. The steamer Falcon sailed on the 3d, but had no passengers, except government officers, for Chagres, from this port; at New Orleans, however, she received about 200. But here 1s the table :— ‘Vussers Saicen rrom THe Uniren States FOR CALIFORNIA, ick THR EXcireMenr, Whence No} ay Date, Number of | Oflcers sailed. 4 Of sailing. Passengers, as Jrew, New York—Ship Florenoe...” eo. 70. 20 Bhip Sutton “Dee. 29 ry 20 5 i 10 M4 10 rH) 30 2 bo 0 15 2 » i 20 vy 1 Ww 35 10 10 7 160 3 19 a wo 4 a lo 17 10 ps 6 2 15 12 3 i . 0 Bry Brig ft auliae, 18 10 Nantucket. .fhip Aurora. 20 py Norfol rg Jobn Pe iM le s i % 7 a 10 10 8 40 BR 6 WwW 64 613 1,16 Aggregate vin Cape Horn....., 1,682 This gives usa list of 36 vessels already on their way, via Cape Horn, with about 1,164 persons as passengers, and over 518 belonging to the ships. The vessels which have left for Chagres, are as tollows:— No. of Pas- Whence. Vessels. sengers. 60 New York. . .Bark John Benson 10 20 2130 60 60 New Orles 200 Total to Chagre ) Total via Cape H 1,082 Total thus far........ 2212 The associations, or companies, organizing, make the slowest progress. There are, at least, on the tapis, through the country, twenty-five or thirty which are open for applicants. Two or three only have started for their destination :— New Jersey Minixg Company, (by sea)... 17 persons. Newark Mining Company, (by land)... 12. « Bunker Hill Company (by sea)... 30 Of these, many are on board some of the ves- sels mentioned above, and may be included in the aggregate number sailed. The bark Eugenia, for Vera Cruz, and the Harriet T. Bartlett, for Chagres, were to have sailed yesterday, each having large parties des- tined for San Francisco. The steamship Crescent City is expected here on Sunday or Monday next, and will return to Chagres, touching at Vera Cruz, on the 5th of February. A large portion of her fine accommodations has already been se- cured. The Falcon will leave on the Ist, stop- ping at Savannah, Havana, and New Orleans. The elegant steamship Panama, Captain Com- stock, leaves on the 15th, via Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, Panama, etc. The number of sail- ing ships up for California 1s growing large; so soon as one leaves, another is up and in her place. We are glad to notice that a better class of vessels 18 now in the market ; those that were found to have been wanting in charac- ter and capabilities are withdrawn, and such ves- sels as the Morrison, Ann & Eliza, Orpheus, and South Carolina, are substituted. These vessels “ shipping or taking passage. on board the Morrison are particularly worthy of inspection—Messrs. Spofford, Tilesten & Co. are the owners. Thus they go. At this rate California will not Jong remain a wilderness, nor the gold be allowed toglitter in the beds of the streams and brooks running through the valley of the Sacramento. Later rrom Havana.—By the arrival of the ship Adelaide we are in receipt of files of the Furo Industrial, Diario de la Marina and Gaceta de la Habana, to the 27th ult., being four days later than previous accounts. We find nothing new in these papers. The Christmas festivities were well kept up m Havana. The opera is not muc mentioned ; we see a notice that the opera of «Marino Faliero’’ was in preparation. The Gover- nor General was recovering from the effects ot the accident he met with some time since. The Viennoise Children had met with great success, and were attracting crowds every evening of their performances. Messrs. Martini and Levasseur, whe, it may be remembered, performed here some time since, have made a great hit in Havana. Their performances consist of chemical experi- &e ments, legerdemai Tur Istamus or Panama.— We would here men- tion that the account of the route across this isthmus, published in the Cahforma Herald of | the 8th inst, was from the pen ot Captain George | Howland, ot Newport, R. 1, a gentleman who has travelled much on the South American conti- are worthy of the confidence of those who are | The accommodations | Conorxssionat Drnates.—Doriiciry.—The fifty- three points given by our correspondent from Washington, in yesterday's Herald, as being at least fitty-three distinct and different topics, which will all of them, more or less, be separately touched upon in the course of the debate on slavery, which threatens the country, afford a singular illustration ot the utter hopelessness of all discussion, the utter inutility of all debate, the entire impossibility of ever coming to a rational and just decision in any matter, unlessa debate or discussion 1s strictly confined and limited to one single matter or issue. The ancient framers of the Jegal system which once guided the courts of law, formed upon the Saxon model, were so sensible of the truth above enunciated, that they only allowed one separate and distinct item to be brought forward at a time, which was called the issue, which al ways consisted ot a simple and distinct proposition. Hence, double pleading, or lugging two matters, or two ideas before a jury, (which they called duplicity,) was strongly discountenanced, and if a pleader at- tempted such a thing, his case would be turned out of court. We want some such a system assuredly at Washington city, and 1n the halls of Congress, not to prevent duplicity in debate, net to confine the matter to one point by preventing two things only being mixed up together, but to prevent a greater evil than double pleading, or duplicity— even to prevent “ fifty-threeicity” in debate. Let us hope, that if there 1s any wisdom in Con- gress, that wisdom will take the matter in hand, and think of it before it enters upon the debate. Cupa—ANNEXATION.—The credulity and igno- rance of the English press, in respect to the United States, could hardly be better proved and illus- trated, than by the instance they have lately given of circulating articles which represent the United States as about to invade Cuba! We do not no- tice this affair for the purpose of wasting a word im attempting to prove the absurdity of such an idea, for an absurdity 1s often made respectable by attempting to disprove it, which, by the by, is always a most difficult thing. But the folly of any respectable public journal giving substance and tangibility to such silly rumors, which are but the idle offspring of gross ignorance and malice, 18 something passing explanation. The London Times, in giving currency to such statements, knew, no doubt, at the time, that such a report was worth about as much as a report that the Gov- ernor of Coney Island was preparing an expedition to invade the territories of the man in the moon. In- vasion is not, and never has been, the policy of the people of the United States. We did not invade Mexico, in the late war, aggressively, though we put down the armies which menaced us on our frentier, and pursued them to the very-seat of government. Yet that war, because it seemed so much like invasion, was not favored generally throughout the country, much as the prowess and exploits of our brave gencrals and soldiers were applauded and admired. It ever we get Cuba, (and we do not want it,) Cuba wiil come to us, we shall not goto Cuba. The people of Cuba will so- licit, and we shall simply consent to the annexa- tion, if it ever occurs. Packet Suir Montezvuma.—Our shipping report of yesterday, in giving the date of the sailing of the Montezuma, Capt. Lowber, from Liverpool, was in error. She sailed Nov. 18, andnot Dec. 19, as reported. Tux Empree Statg.—There is an imsurance to the amount of $50,000 in Wall street, on the steamer Empire State, destroyed by fire on Satur- day. The balance being about $50,000, 1s in some of the Eastern insurance companies. A Well Done U; \k ago, officer Bur- ley, one of the effictent officers at the lower police, ar- resied a man by the name of Maurice Lipman, clerk in the house of Au as J watoh importer, seoms, stole from his trunk, a large asfound. This circumstance, raeverance of the offi- ie the stolen perty. We understand the owners of the property, feeling well pleased with the manner in which the off. cer has done up the io, intend presenting him with $500 and a gold watch, as s compensation for his servi- ces, This generous reward is encouraging for the bers of the police, by setting an example that will ca them always t ves in the reoovery of Arvest of a Fugitive Burglar.—Officer Shadbolt, of the lower poli aterday arrested @ man by the name of John Tryoi & charge ef breaking into the store of Hotebkii id Loomis, situated in the town of 001 Woodbury, Litchfield county, Connecticut, and steal- ing thezefrom $50 in money, and two pieces of cloth, valued at over $60. The facts in this case are as fol- lows : It appears that Tryon kept blacksmith’s shop in Woodbury, and in April last the store of the com- plainants was robbed, and the piece of iron used for the pr , cs of forcing back the bolts of the back door, was subseqcently identified as coming from Tryon’s shop. Sin robbery, Tryon has been prosecuting hi: business as usual, without suspicion, until the last few weeks, when the neighbors began to observe something wrong; but before auything certain could be ascertain- ed, he deft the town on last Tuesday, under pretence of going to Litchfield to buy some tools, instead of which ¢ bad packed up all his traps and started for N. York, in order to ship for C: nd the gold digging region. Finding that be had absconded, suspicion rested upon him as the burglar, an indictment was found against him, and # Mr. Henry Minor sent on to New York in search of the fugitive, and yesterday, while the above officer and Mr. Minor were visiting different hotels in search, they happen: ‘to fall in with the prisoner tn Cortlandt et, on way to No. 28, that being the hotel where he was ping. He was immediately taken into custody, and conveyed before Justice MoGrath, and his perso searched, when the offcer found $289. At the hotel were found a large trunk and a tool chest; on the opening of which, was found, in a pocket-book, $04 in gold and silver; in the trunk were found tho two pieces of cloth belonging to Hotchkiss and Loomis, to- gether with a good stook of ready-made clothing, and other articles of wearing apparel—showing an excel- lent arsortment for California. Another day's delay, and the accused would have escaped, a6 he was just about taking his passage in a ship for California ‘The property and the prisoner were taken charge of by the police authorities; and to-dey Mr. Minor and oM@oer Shadbolt will convey him back to Connecticut, A Burgler Detected in the Act.—As offloer Smith, of the 15th ward, was going his rounds on army 4 ed he observed the legs of a man just following in after his body at @ window, in the store on the corner of Minetta street and 6th avenue. occupied by Peter Rosenticater. Before, however, the thief had time to extricate himeelf, the officer had him by the leg, and with the other hand be cage the clab to the flesh part of bie body, until the thief cried out for quarter ‘and surrendered like a lamb. He was taken before Justice Blakely. where he gave the name of Tobias Thompeon, alias Charles Richardron, and the magis- trate committed him to prison for trial. Another Fugitive for California --OMocer Wm. H. Stephens, of the lower police, arrested yesterday a man by the name of Morris Cook, on » charge of obtaining the signature of Pliney Phelps as an endorser of a note drawn for $150. The note was blank when endorsed by Mr Phelps, under the representations that the body the note was to be filled up by Nathantel Paige; in- stead of which, Cook filled the note up himself and en- dorsed the eame over to Mr Paige, who gave him the money for the same, although it was expressly under- stood by both parties, that Cook’s name was not to ap- pear on the note in any way. Under these circum. stances, Mr. Phelps procured @ warrant for the arrest of Cook, and following him down to New York. from the town of Camden, Oneida county, where the trans- action took place and the § resided, he found him snugly stowed away on of the ship Panama, bound for California, baving paid his passage and was to sail om the 20th instant. Justice MeUrath com- mitted him to prison, to await a farther hoaring io the matter. Robberies.—Some thief entered the bark Elizabeth, Means, lying at pier No. 6,on Sunday night, and stole from the cabin $170in money. and a gold watch and chain belonging to Captain Means, master of the ves- fel; also $20 belonging to the mate. No arrest. Also, some thief entered the house No, 66 James street, and carried off $100 in money, belonging to James Robinson. No arrest. ‘The Weather, After the snow storm on Tuesday, the weather cloar- ed off beautifully, at the same time becoming colder and colder, until yesterday, the mercury iu the ther- mometer steod twelve degrees below the froesing point, Winter has not visited us with so much severity for many years.— Norfolk Beacon, Jan. 12. We have had. for the last week, cold, freezing ooid, weather, the wind constantly and violently blowing from the north, and benumbing every thing that it ain, hail, enow, aod sleet, have fol- other go fast, or commingled together in that our goodly people are muoh alarmed by tome freak of natnre their beautiful place has beea transferred from the tierra oaliente to the frigid zone. Our people, unprepared for such weather, have suflerea much —Corpus Uhristi Star, Dec. 9. Arromtments by THE Presinent—By and with the advice and covennt of the Senate —Charles Eomer, of New York, to be commissioner to the Sandwich Islands, in the place of Anthony Ten Eyck, resigneu. Caleb H Booth, of Lowa, to be surveyor general TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. ‘The Southern Convention, Wasminaton, Jan. 18, 1849, There was to-day a meeting of the Committee of one from each State, sppointed at the late esuocus of the southern members of Congress Soon after assembling, Mr. Foote, who is understood to be acting with the Calhoun wing, was seen hurrying from the snte-room in which the delegates were assem- bled, and heerd to exclaim to # pag», “Run for Mr. Sebastian; tell him for Ged’s sake to come immediste- ly; bis presence is indisp»nsablo; they will take the vote om us;”’"—this latter expression referring to those delegates favorable to the views of Mr. Clayton on the subject under consideration. Messrs, Ca.noun and Crayton both submitted re- Ports, the latter differing essentially with the former, as to the propriety of this kind of action, which had a strong effect; they gave rise to prolonged debates, and the convention continued in session to a late hour at night, having met at 11 A.M. SECOND DESPATCH. Wasninaton, Jan. 15-8 P. M. The Southern Crmmittee of fiftean, met in caucus this evening, and both whig and democratic members showed considerable reluctance about going in. ‘THIRD DESPATCH. ‘Wasninato, Jan, 15—halt-past 9 P, M. The Southern Convention isin session, reading the address. A host of reporters are gathered outside. en- deavoring to gain admittance, Mr. Beale and Mr, Lane, with fourteen others, have just come out and stated that a vote om admitting reporters had been taken in convention, amd decided in the negate by about 60 yeas to 30 nay THIRTILTA CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. In Senate. Wasninarox, Jan, 15, 1849, The Senate was called to order at alittle after 1% o'clock, by the Vice President, when prayer was offer- ed up by the Chaplain, PETITIONS. Various petitions, relating to different subjects, were presented, and took the usual course. MISSISSIPPI AND PACIFIG RAILROAD, Among other petitions, was one by Mr. Wilkes, pray- ing Congrees to supply aid, by donations of public land or ctherwise, for the construction of a railroad leading from some point om the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean, which duly received and referred. GRANTING & PATENT. Mr. Darron, of New Jersey, reported a bill granting it to Mr. Green, manufacturer of sheet iron, read and passed over. WATER-KOTTED HEMP FOR THE NAVY, Mr. Metcatrr offered a rerolution, calling upon the Secretary of the Navy for information relating to the purchase of water-rotted hemp for the use of the navy, which was adopted. ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA INTO THE UNION, ‘Mr. Downes, of La., a member of the Judiciary Com- mittee, submitted a minority report in favor of admit- Ling Ceiifornia into the Wnion ass State, and at the same time introduced a bill as a substitute for ginal bill. previously reported by a majority of t! committee, * After considerable discussion, it was moved that 1,000 extra copies of both the majority and minority report be printed for the use of the Senate; which was adopted. LAND TITLES IN CALIFORNIA, On motion, (the Senate then proceeded to take up the bill to settle land titles and donation rights in California. Mr. Benron, of Missourt, obtained the floor, and made a lengthy epeech against the whole system embraced in the bil, which provides forselling the mineral lands by the acre. Mr. Benton said that he opposed this feature of the bil; he wanted no special laws tor the husbandry of the gold lands. Let them be free and open to allthe people. He was epposed to selling the Jands in driblets, Let them be disposed of under a general rystem ef land laws. He considered thac gold hunting was demoralizing in its character, and injari- ous to eooiety. The sooner the mines were exhausted the better for the country. If he had the power, he would extirpste them at onoe Mr B, therefore. moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Public Lands, with instructions to inquire into the expedi- ency of substituting the bill drawn by himself for the one now under consideration. Mr. Brerss, of Illinois, hers obtained the floor, but Bayo $o @ motion for adjournment, which was cart! House of Representatives. The members assembi+d at the usual hour, the Speaker in the chair. Prayer was made by the Chap- lain, and the journal of Saturday read. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES. The Speaker decided the first thing im order on his table to be reports from committees, Hereupon some considcrable confusion ensued, and several members made conflicting motions. The Speaker finally decided in favor of taking vp the REPORT FROM THE COMMITTER ON ELECTIONS, giving Mr. Sibley, of Wisconsin, his seat. The minority report made by Mr. Venab‘e, of North Carolina, from the raid committee, in opposition to Mz. Sibley’s taking his seat, wxstead first. The resolution of the majority, in favor of bestowing the it to Mr. Sibley, was then put to the House, and the yeas and nays demanded, which resulted in ‘the affirmative, by yeas 107, mays 62. Mr. THompson, of Indiana, moved a reconstderation of the vote it taken. It was then moved to Jay the motion on the table, when the yeas and nays were demanded, and resulted in the affirmative, by yeas 113. naye 85, Mr. Twnxen, of Hiinois, hereupon Introduced Me. Sibley to the House, who went forward to the Clerk's and took his seat, NNUAL MEsSAGR: Mr. Szxrnxns, of Georgia, moved to suspend the order that he might move for the dissbarge of mmittee of the Whole from the further oon- nd the previous q! solution referri was carried, and roti ras called for, which was the re- gg the message to committees. which the m was then duly referred. ra TERR! 1 BILLS, ‘The Srraxer called on the States for resolutions. Mr. Rocxwext, of Conneoticut, offered @ resolution beng 3 the California and New Mexico Territorial Dills the special order of the day for to morrow week, and called for the previous question, which was sus- tained, when the yeas and nays were dema: resulted in the affirmative, by yeas 114, nays Sundry resolutions were submitted by Mr. Rocrwet:., among which was one giving the use of the Hall of Re Ppresentatives to the Colonization Society to-morrow evening. Adopted. THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE, Mr_Drxon, of Connecticut, introduced « bill abolish- ing the franking privilege. A motion was here made to adjourn, which was 1 ):t. ‘ A call was wade for the previous question, and also ont. ‘The bill was placed on the calendar; and the House, on motion, adjourned. New York Legisiaiure. ‘Axaany, Jan. 15, 1849, SENATE. ALBANY CANAL BANK. A resolution was adopted, giving the select commit- tee power to send for persons and papers while investi- gating the affairs of the Canal Bank, Albeny. Divi dends to the billholders of the said Bank will be paidon the 24th instant. THE PARDONING PowER, The bill relative to the pardoning power of the Gov. ernor went through the Committee of the Whole. FOREIGN FIRE NCE COMPA Mr. Lawnence, by consent, introduced a bill to amend the law relative to agencies for foreign fire in- surance companies. THE USURY Laws, Mr. Boxer introduced a billto amend the usury laws, in relation to ebort loans. GIVING POWER TO WILLIAMSRURG TO BORROW MONEY A bill was paseed, authorizing the trustees of the vil- lage of Williamsbarg to borrow money ; and another to senees the capital of the Albany Insurance Company, ASSEMBLY. a ruzaLE, Mr. Paurn introduced a bill declaratory of a fine at maturity on sig t billaand notes payable om deman [We give the above as reovived,] FILOTAGE OF THK PORT OF NEW TORK, Mr. Fisx presented # petition for s law regulating the pilotage of the port of New York. THE NEGRO LECTURE IN THE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, Mr, Kipp moved to rescind the motion granting the use of the Assembly Chamber for a lecture to colored people, on the ground that certain articles had been published in the Northern Siar, by Ward, the lecturer, rerpecting members of the Aseombly A long debate followed, when the motion to resoind was laid en the table, by y 5 SYRACUSE AND RO: A bill was introduced giving the right of way to the Syracuse and Rochester R THE VAN RENS Mr. Banner QWORD AND MADALS FOR THE UFFIORKS YORK REGIMENT Pe THE New Later from the Sandwich Islands and California. Boston, January 16, 1849, An strival at New Bedford, brings dates from the Sandwich Ielands to the 2d September. The accounts from California had produced great excitement. The brig Tepic hed arrived at Honolulu, in 14 days from California, with s cargo of gold dust. Many of the inhabitants were up for the mines. ‘Three vessels with passengers had already gone, and 1,000 pickaxes had been sent from Honolulu. Two hundred foreigners had left the Sandwich Islands for the gold region, and many others would | s00n follow. Further Particulars of the Burning of the Empire State. Boston, January 15, 1849, The Empire State continued to burn until 11 o'clock Sundey morning, when the fire was extinguished. The fire was first direovered in the forward part of the boat, and is supposed to have caught from the steve, The hull is in bad condition, the engine stands erect 14 will be saved. The hull is to be tewed to New York, to be re-built. She is insured in Philadelphia and New York to the amount of $100,000, whio! suy pet will cover their loss. oilver ware was saved in « safe. Captain Comstock and another, broke through the ice while attempting to souttle her, and were badiy in- Jured. Election for State Treasurer of Peansyl- vania. XH. una, January 15, 1849. ‘The Hon. Gideon J. Ball (wbig) was elected State ‘Treasurer to-day, on the bth ballot. Nomination of General Cass. Cuevevann, Jan. 15, 1849. ‘The Legislature of Michizan have unanimously nominated General Lewis Cass for United States Se- nator. (It is probabje that the above should read “by the democratic members,””) Epldemic Disease at Lansing, Michigan. 2 Creveann, Jan 161849, A fearful epidemio is raging at the capital of Michi- fan. The Legislature cf that State are discussing a motion to adjourn to Detroit. One member has al- eady died of the direase. Short, the Murderer, Aunany, Jan. 15, 1849, The Governor refuses to pardon Short, the colored man, who was recently convicted of murder at Buffalo. He is to be executed on Frida: Correction. Puitapeurmta, Jan. 16, 1849. It is now reported shat Col. Crogan is not dead; and that the mistake arose from the death of his brother, Dr. Crogtan, Repid Rise in the Ohio River, Prrtssura, Jan. 16, 1849, ‘The river bas risen ten feet within the last ten hours, and is still rising. A flood is anticipated. Shippin; Boston, Jan 15—Telegra, from Liverpool, Nov 21, with loss maintopgallant yard. Intelligence. ip Washiogton Irving, Upton, of foretopgallant mast and — Theatrical and Musical, Bowery Tueatae.—The splendid drama of ‘ Boa- dices”? still continues its successful career at this house, and the general opinion is, that a finer dramatic spec- tacle was never got up at the Bowery—famous as this houseis forsuch things The acting of Miss Wemyss is nightly applauded with great heartinese, and we are and scenic iece certainly surpass anything we have ever seen of the kind; and we presume the piece re @ very long run exhibition of the most remarkable affair, and excited the most enthusiastic applause; the young lad who performs with them is the impersonation cf grace and elegance, whilst the Lees themeelves seem to be endowed witn al- most superhuman powers, 80 very wonderfal are their feats of equilibrium We recommend all to visit the Bowery during their engagement. as their performan- ces are the most beautiful of their kind that can well be imagined. To-night the same bill of last evening will be repeated. and as the Gilberts, Miss Taylor, Wi- &o.,, perform in the farces, they will make a fine ening’s entertainment. Fon Broapway TueaTRe —Last night was the beginning of the fourth week of the representaticn of “Monte-Cristo;” and althoush ‘the exceedingly damp and diragreeablo, the attendance wasas great asever. This play has been decidedly the greatest “hit” of the season, and we are quite at a loss to determine whether the dramatize, tue perfor- mers or the artists, who bave placed it om the stage, are most deeerving in theirrespective lines of the gr est praise. If we might venture, however, to express & pretcrence where all is so excellent end recherche, we would copfers a slight leaning to the unrivalled and exquirite delineations of Mr. Lester, though it must be at the came time admitted that the admirable acting of thoee who fill the subordinate parts, contribates, in no small degree, to the éclat snd applause with which the piece has ever been received. The worthy mana- ger has exercised @ wise discretion in lowering the prices of admiesion. With the various attractions of this theatre—cheapnees of admirsion—excellence of accommodation—unequalled performers and recherche bills of entertainments, there is little risk in predicting a long and prosperous career to the present manager of the Broadway. Natioma, Tueatre.—The drama of “ Wacousta” was played last evening, with as much éclat as ever, and the various exciting scenes with which it abounds were much applauded. The scenery, we must say, is moet beautiful; the block fort, the scene of the Indien council, the famous schooner scene, and all the rest, are as fine specimens of scene painting and stage arrangement as we have ever see: The military exe- ution of the unfortunate Holloway, in the first act, is a finely arranged scene; the Indians in the background, the maniac wife, the soldiers —all forma eau of great beauty. Weare glad t> learn that the injuri from the bursting of » gun, on Friday night, during the performance of “Wacousta,”” have proved to be more pzinful than absolutely dange- rous. Mr. Dawes is a great favorite at the National, and every frequenter of the houre sympat with bim for his mishap. The new burletta of the Olympic Devils” was produced last evening with much applause; it is avery laughable affair, full of sparkling repartee and emart dislogue To-nigh*, the same bill will be repeated. To-morrow evening, Mr A. W. Fenno, who sr going to California as the pioneer of the drama, will lere bis farewell benefit, Bunton’s Tueatae.—This theatre still continues to attract its crowded houses Mr. Burton “spares no pains or expenre in getting up such pieces as always prove acceptable to the lovers of fun. The “Haunted Man’? was again performed to a well filled house, not- withstanding the stormy state of the weather. This piece is remarkably well got up, and played to perfes. tion Mr Burton, as Tetterby & Co, and virs. Vernon, as Mrs, Tetterby, received renewed applause. Mr Brovgbam and Mr Lynne are very good; in fact, this piece improves on each night of its reprasentation The farce of “Slasher and Crasher” went off with roai of laughter The entertainments concluded with the new burlerque of “The Excohanted Isle, or Raising the Wind.’ This piece is full of | Mr Brougham and Miss Chap e must active parts. To-night a good bill is offered, “The Enchanted Barnum?’ in thi every evening. As there \ifornians now in town await- e advise them all to go and hear nee of the Prove ay out most agreeable bereafter, when they are among the gold diggings. American Circus —The announement of tho cele- atre, last night, drew a large and admiring audience to witness his graceful, daring, and beautiful feate of Rersemapehip, end it is n0 wonder, for his ridivg ix unrivalled Last night he seemed to ride with more ease than ever before, and the plaudits of the audience rung throughout the building. The double somerset of Mr. H. Gurdner is @ great feat, and won for him the approbation of the whole houre. ’ The other perform. ances, com) of the donble horse act of Mersrs. Stout end Perrett, the principal act of horsamanship of Master Maurice Sands, and the graceful feats of Mr. 4 his children, were reoeived with un bounded applaces, The Aihambra bas become one of the most popular places of resort in the city. undo not be otherwise while Sands, Lent & Co 's ovlebrated and world-renowned cempany nightly present sach attractive and amusing performances For to. night, « firet rate billis offered, aad one whioh cannot fail to draw an overflowing house Master Heroandes will appear in one of his beautifal acts, and we would ad- vise al) to embrace the ppportunity to witness his per- form: ® Dietin Famity.—The concerts of there emi- nent artiste. announced to take place this and to-mor- Tow evening, are postponed. in consequence of the in- disposition of Mr. Henry Distin Due notion will be given of their next concert, whem, we doabt not, they will meet with that patronage ich their splendid abilities, as instrumentists, eminently entitle them to. New Onteans Serena: The Society Library is visited nightly by a large crowd of our most iateiligeat dnd respectabie citizen, who flook to bear these tery harmonious minatrels. Thelr soientific musical attaia- ments, sweet voloes, and gentlemanly beari not fail to please all. Mr. Bovenron laid on the table the resolution fn favor of the presentation of s eword te Col. Ward B Burnett, by the Governor, anda gold medal to each of the oMoers of the lat regiment of the New York Vo- lunteers, The bill for the ‘was ordered to # th: ” utherford Stuyvesant, U 8 BRNATOR ‘The reaotution in favor of the election of s Senator Mr. Maorendy is at Charleston, Mr. Flemming is at Cinoinnattl, Levi North, the equestrian, is at the American, Now Orleans me Ablamowios is giving converte at Cin- Mi clanati ‘We have news from Galveston as late as the 21 inst Weare glad to Ira t the cholera has entirely brated youthful equestrian at this spivudid smphithe- at #*from thpir firét institution down to thy )”’ “Haunted Men,” and “Where's | City Intelligence. Srecutatina on tHe Cativonnia It is well known that quite a number Dave been formed in thy city, within ate past, for the purpose of purchasing aod manning ships for Calitornia It is customary to draw apregaler articles Excitament. — of | of association, baving rega'ar subscription prices, and the ebip being purchared, to man her, receiva freight, &e..allin the name of the association’ Che other day, @ shipowner having offered a ship for sale, be was called’ upon by ® young man who professed to be the representative of such un association ; after obtaining the terms on which the owner of the vessel was willl tosell ber. the young man exoressed himself satiafia but raid that. in order thet be might fully accomplish his purpose. it would be necessary for him to obtsin « Dill of sale of the veesel; he therefore cequusted the merchant to make out one pro forma, this was done, and the enterpiising individual pocketed the docu- ment. Having thuseqaipped bimself, he went to work enlisting young men for s gold digging company, showing them the bili of sale, and saying thet he b: purchased the versel, which was advertised to sell on agiven day. He obtained some eight huodrnd doliars, 1d then, all at once, he wasn't to befeund The | prttone who bad pald him their subrorintions, une see. D, him for some days, made spplication to the real owner of the ship, to learn when she would sail, and then, for the first time, learned that she could not leave the dock until she waa paid for, and that he bad not yet received the first penny of the purchase monly, Many of the subscribers had expended all they could raise. in paying their share of the $800. ‘What bas become of the original operator in this trans- action, no record saith. Punic ScHoot Examination.—The County Super nt making his Public tichool ex- Bri resent, who hi yy competent Wm Belden, Jr., ment, Miss Mart , of the female departmeat, d Miss Caroline Thompson, of the primary d+part- it After the examination of classesin the male d: partment, Master MoKibbia entertained the audien with an orationon Liberty It was Jood oom 90414101 and well given by the young orator. Addresses wei made to the scholars by Mr. Conely who dati ogth the history of the Publis Schools in the oity, nent in} Mr. McKeene,-the County Superintendent, aad P fessor Thompson aleo made addgesses, Thats were @ great number of, ladies end ge present ail of whom expressed tiefaction in having been psr- mitted to witness exercises of the day Field amd Mather, the first aud svoond assistant teachers in the male department, deawrve especial raise forthe manner.in woioly their classes acquitted Tiombaves but, im fact, great praise is due to all the teachers Mencantice Liar. Association.—The contest for the office bearers of this institution has gradually ed Warmer and warmer, as the day of election bas pproached. Lest nignt the supporters of the rival tickets held meetings to organize their forces, aad the interest excited has been quite aa intenre as if more seriou 8 were at stake We are not suffisiontly inted with the candidates on either ticket, ¢ le to pronounce on their respestive qualidcations; if all the opposition, say, respecting the former management of the institution be true, i: is high time that the old régime should receive thelr mictiaus, = are the days of revolutions, New brooms swoop zed 60 years. bora in New by being accidentally raa over by the Croton train of cars on thy Harlem rail- road, At appears from the facts, that about 10 o’clook, yesterday, the deceased was coming home in his milk wagon, and when near the railroad in 42d strevt, the Croton train was coming along ringing the bell and blowing off steam which neise frightened the horse; aud beocming unmenagable. he ran on to the track; tae locomotive struck the wheel of the wagen, throw Mr. Davis from his seat on to the track, and the whole train ofcara passed over his body, cutting a portion of hishead off, and likewise mangliug his arms aad legs in aterrible manner. The jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death by being accidentally ron by the Croten train of the New York and Harlem Railroad. Wny wene wor tHe Gas Lionts svanina in the Bowe ery, between Broome and Prince streets, and in Prince street. for ome distance from the Bowery, on Sunday sight? This is not the kind of weather when the lamp lighters sbould neglect their duty. The walks are dotted he the crosrin, re in a very bad condition. Surely we the emall benetit of the street lamps. Brooxiyn Lyceum - Dr Boynton will deliver a leo- ture on geology, at the Brookiyn Lyceum, thisevoning. Those who have attended hia former lectures at the Tabernacle, speak of himin the highest terms Houss’s Te.eonarn —House’s line of teleg right. It is pow, as it hus been for some thins pi admirable working order on both sides of tie rivi id diving fi cburoh on street In the evening, Mrs, voik, Unaccompanied, attended diviae servive at the same ebureh. Monday, the President held a morning recaption ‘Tuesday, a meeting of the Cabinet took piace at the Presiden’ mansion His Excellency the Pres ivat Presided All the honorable membors were prasent, with the exception of ths Hon. J Y. Mason, Svoreti of _ Navy, who was contned to bis house by indis- ition. PoWednesday, the President, as usua), helda morning Teception In the evening. Mrs Poli heid a drawing: room. Of the corps diptomatique, there ween preaunt his Excellency the French Minister; his Exseilency the Russian Minister and Madame de Bodisou, atiended by M. de Cramer ; his Excellency the Mexican Minis- ter, attended by Don Salvador [turbiie; his Excel- leucy the Chilian Minister ; Joha F Cratapton Bay, Chergé a’ Affairs for Great Brituin; the Chevalier Hulemann, Chargé d’Affairs tor Austria; the Hoa. James Buchanan. the Hon. Robert J. Waiker, and the Hon William L. Marcy, ail members of the Cabinet 5 and many members of the Senate and ef the House of Representatives. At about half. past eight o'clock, suddenly, all the Gas lights became extinguished, and the distioguish compaay were left in darkness. The mishap was, hi ever, epeedily remedied. and the distinguisued guests remained till midnight His Excellency the President has been pleased to point Lowis Cass, junto the United states Charg a’ Affaire to the Court of the Holy See The Hon. James Buchanan, on urday last, enter- tained s distin. uished party at dinner On Tuesday evening, the bail in honor of the battle of New Orleans was given at Jackson Hail. On Thurrday evening. Commodere McCauley and Mrs. McCauley gave a grand entertainment at the Navy Yard. ae hé dansant is to be given at Willard’s Hotel next week. ntelligence. Count or Arreats, Junuary 13.-No. 30, John C. lather, appellant, vs) James H Eldcedge, upp-llee.— This cause came ‘ext in order. aud was argavd this morning by Mr David Buel, Jr, for appaliaat, wad by ‘Mr, James H. E! Mige for appeliee. Che Court trea took up the calendar and caiied every causs in its order until the calendar was called through - no cause Was ready for argument The following causes were dispored of during the cull of the caendar. as hereattor mentioned, tojwit :—No. 83 Harry Jennings, wypeilant, ve. The Chenango Vounty viutuel (usurance Company sppellees New trial devied, by default, N. Hilt. Jey for appellees No. 34 John De Rayter va The Crus. tees of St Peter's Church in the city of New York ot al Order of the Chancellor afficmed, by defauit John C Develin counsel for respondents, No 25. Guorge W Sutton, pieintiff in error, vs Henry A. Dilaye et at. detendantes in error. This cause was foserved tor Me. Sedgwick, one of the counsel for defeadants in error, in consequencs of the destruction of che priatrd cases, im the iste fire at Syracuse No 41 Elijun Uitibart, plaiocit in error, vs “Huron Foot, defendant in error judgment affirm-d. by default Mr. N, Hill, Jr, cona- sel for defewaantin error. No. 45 Uharies H Uoiths, Reoeiver, &c,. appeilant,vs Orria B Craue.respondyat, Thin cause reserved tor Mr D D Fisld watl Moaday next. he being engaged in public duties No 43 Kd ward S Innes, platatiff in error vs David R-evws ot al, Getendante in error, Thix cause was re-erved apon the suggestion of Mr N Hill, Je, that he had @ moure nad roof of service at his office. and would take a dufeult as soon as he could procure them No 48. Leonard Ca ve. Barber Robinson, defendant a3 rowweved for tr, er ae the last. No. 59, Francis prilante, va, Hiram Barney, repvadent, by default. Mr Geo F Comstock id No. 74. Dy Damo ‘ reserved watil day next, thire motion pending to dismiss the aypoalia ite joo. F Comstock oowneel for respondent well. sypellact. isl denied, by defauit. J. Holmes counsel for respondent, The Court an. nounced that the calendar would not again be taken up during the term to be regularly calied but that they would besr arguments in any causo where both parties were ready jovements of Traveilers, Arrivals yesterday at the foiiowiog hotwit:—Awen can—Mre. Capt Mareey.U.S A; C. Munroe, J.B ley, New O: leans, H Gordon, Conn Waters Bait. mote; W H. Browne, Georgia; H. fanning Uy, A. Asion—W M Curtis, Borton; Harloart, Mara; Hon. G Ashman, R A Chapman, Springtivid; Capt ‘Vaimer, ship Samuel Raseell; Gideon G-saze" Canandaigua; KF Eb. McLean, U Aj Mw Liverpool; Capt. Gordon, stip Marmion. ‘Howano Clarke, Manchester; JG. Wilson, Paliadviph Stewart, Baltimore, F Henson, Partaduipnis; Shelden, Mas Fassett, St Louis; D vevow Evang, Virginia; W Liley, Ciam, Inving House (Howard’s)—W, Fowler, Philideiphias J. Fore, 8 C.; J Lem. Ph ladelphis, Uewas Richmond, Buffalo; Dr Woodward. Dr. J. Rogers. NJ; D. aa? dersen, Louieville; 8 Duna Paiiadeiphia; . Lewis, Boston; KD Jennings Geo ve ae Lieut. Brali, bearer of despatches to at Council Grove ow the 18:h ult, P eereeeaan Hon. Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, arr elpbis on Satur ‘ny | 1+ ips S ea A mai boom arrested for the murdetos Sia of ve wr, Hooker, in Baitimore conn: y, on Thareday night last. Th wien oe 1 proof is conclusive Rev Mr Vandatville, who hae the Bishoprio of Uhicego, has eppointane nt 40 N Bolton committed suicide a short time tor, Ale been appointed to oliaed aconpsing the