The New York Herald Newspaper, January 17, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. JAMKS GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOK, AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Boantcza—Love's Srnar- Gum —Lavarer Lea's Panronmances, BROADWAY THEATRE, Bicadway—Morre-Cruro, NATIONAL THEATRE,Chatham Square—Manaien Raxa— Wac vvra—The SOU URGE OF THE OOEAY, BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers streot—Havwrep Maw — Encusnren Laie—Joux' Jone MECDANICS" Broadway, Near Broome—Ounisty's BALL, way, SOCIETY LIBRARY, Broadway, near Leonard—New On. BEANS SERENADERS. ALHA¥BRA, Bradway, near Princo—Sanpa, Lux & Qo's, Abenicas Civeus, ZOMOCICAL HALL, Bowery —Vax Ammurcn & Co's, Mawaceny. MELODEON, Bowery—Wrrrk's Senmarens, ko. CHINESE ¥USEU 4, 599 Broadway—Onrv mse (rrnsoscrres. New York, Wednesday, January 17, 1849. = The Southern Conventlo We have received some further intelligence, by telegraph, respecting the movements of the Con- vention of the Southern ‘epresentatives at Wash- ington. The report, which was drawn up by Mr. Calhoun, with the assistance of Mr. Bayly, was read by Mr. Venable. Mr. Clayton, who led the opposition, spoke against it, when considerable discnesion enrued, and it was fina'ly recommitted ty the same committee, with instructions. One ground of objection taken to the report was jts aeserting that organized bodies of men existed through the free States, even reaching into Canada, for the purjose of aiding the escape o slaves from their masters. We confess we are somewhat surprised that such a statement was made in the report. Mr. Calhoun ought to be aware that these organized bands are neither sup- ported nor sanctioned by the intelligent and influ- ential portion of the community inthe North, We are as much opposed to the fanatic and unconsti tutional movements of the abolitioniets and their kindred associates in this quarter, as Mr. Calhoun; and we have been most strenuous and unceasing in our efforts to point out and expose the fatuity and folly of their proceedings. In doing so, we only gave expression to the general feeling of the rational portion of the community in the free States. We think, therefore, that the report, in denouncing the North in such a general manner, and involving us all in the insane proceedings of the anti-slavery wgitators, is too sweeping in its charge and too general in its denunciation. We are also of opinion that the complexion given to the question by the able statesman of South Carolina, 1s not compatible with his own real intentions and leity aspirations for the welfare and gloiy of this great republic. The present movement among the Southern members, as de- veloped by this report, would clearly give indica- tions ef an intention to make this a sectional and geographical question. The sanction of such names as those appended to the report, would, indeed, have a most prejudicial tendency, were it not well krown that their itegrity and patriotism are not only beyerd dispute, but above suspicion. {t is very much to be lamente/, therefore, that the phraseology adopted should give a handle to the ult es of the North, to ca!l in question the patriotic feelings of its authors. There are other points in the proceedings which we wi/l refer to on a future occasion; but we can- not allow the present opportunity to paes without entering our protest, in the s:rongest manner that language can convey, against the unwarrantable and unprecedented exclusion ef the press from the Senate chumber. A move outrageous and arbi- trary proceeding was never betore resorted toin a free country. The despots of Europe, whose firm- est pro» isin the ignorance of those over whom they rule, never exceeded such an act in thei whole career of tyranny. And what were the rea sous assigned for this unheard of proceeding? We have not, as yet, been favored with a single one thet deserves to be sesiously noticed. There wes no necessity in the world for this ex clusi:n, The talented and high’y respectable gen. tlemen who com) osed the convention, were nota band of forgers, burglars, or outlaws. They were met in solemn conclave, for the pur,ose of delibe rating on such measures as they honestly be- lieved to be most conducive to the interests of their constituects, and to fence round with greater secunty an institution whose existence and apviolability are guaranteed by the constitution, ‘Why, then, should they be afraid to let their senti- ments go abroad? If they fear public option, or are apprehensive that the stability of slavery is to be jeopardized by the presence of the Teporters, 18 not this a confession of the weakness of their cause, and the strongest testimony they could furnish to the world of their own want of confidence, and pusillanimity * This wasa great mistake ; and if a mistake, according tothe subtle Talleyrand, be of more moment in pol tical strategy, than a crime, it should have the effect of preveating a recurrence of such treatment to the press on future occasions ‘There must be no hole-and-corner work in a free republic. The bare attempt at such a thing is the strongest possible condemnation of those who re- 0 t to it. Closed doors and star chambers may do very well for the worn out despotisms of Ea- rope; but they cannot, and we hope never will, be acclimated to this latitude. ‘We see by the speech ot the hon. member from South Carolina, that he ‘vould prefer the alterna- tive of a diseolution of the Union to the extension of the Wilmot proviso to the new territories. ‘Whatever opimion may be entertained on this de- claration, we are sure it must be a source of g-ne- ral regret that it trips up the heels of our amiable friends Lucretia Mott, Abby Folsom, and the other feminine notorieties who have been lately spouting 20 eloquently to the same effect. It will completely spoil their stock n rade; and unless some new « dodge” is suggested for our fair orators, we tremble for the consequences. In the absence of something better, what would these ladies think of atnptoCalitorma? There is neither king, nor preeident, nor law there. It would just be the field for their future labors. They could fashion these things as they pleased, and realize the Utopia which untortunately has never yet existed, but in the imaginations of the poets. Tur Enxcrisn Press anv Mr. Porx’s Messace. In an article which appeared in our paper the other day, we stated that the affairs of the United States never occupied so much attention from foreigners, ‘and particularly from [uglish journalists, a8 they have done for the last four years, expecially since the breaking out of the war with Mexico. Our in- 6titutions, cur elections, our party quarrels—every thing, in fact, connected with our country—-have, within a comparatively short period, been topics of observation and discussion, by the journals of England and other countries of Europe, and of conversation among the people of that region, toa greater extent than they ever were beiore. We shall repeat what we then stated oa the same sub- ject, that with ail the knowledge and familiarity which they pretend to have on the subject, there is a great deal of error, and positive aud malicious migs-ttatement. The ercor is excusable, because it emonates trom those of our transatlantic neigh- bors who cannot, in the nature of things, comment understandingly on what they know nothy but the misstatements cannot be overlook malice prepense pervades them all, and is palpably pererptive throughout every sentence. To be assured of the fact that the English prees , for American worthy of being transterred to their colvmne, and deserving of comment and remark, our readers need but refer to the various articles which have appeared recently in the transatlantic journals, of which the message of Mr. Polk formed the subject. For a wonder, the London Tirses speaks fairly for once, and as it is not often our cotemporary has a kindly word for us, we are in- duced to transfer a few of its remarks to our columns. In alluding to that porticn of the President's mes. sage which treats of the progress of the United States, the Times says :-- a “Mr. Polk bas given an account of American pro- gress which will excite the interest and admiration of the Old World. Inthe bistory of States, there never war any thing so rapid, and never did a preternatural growth appear to rest on fo solid foundation, All at one has ever read of families multiplied as the sands on the eea shore. of ewarming tribes of rising cities, apd prosperous commonwealths. seams concen nd magnified fo thir modern prodigy, whore Anglo-Saxon oigin suggests in us so many regrets, and not a little pride.” This is very flattering indeed, and we wish we could return the compliment. The tact, however, 1s apparent, that for every step which we take in a torward direction, England goes back one. Every individual of her population, whom the corruption and ext:avagance of her government drives to our shores, decreases her power and resources, and adds to ours. Every revolution which takes place in Europe, proves to the world the permanence and stability of cur government and istitutions, and the certaim snd inevitable fate which sooner or later awaits England, as she is now constituted, in respect to the form of her government. Passing this over, however, we come to a portion of the remarks made by the Times, which we desire to correct. In speaking of the election of General Taylor, and the non-election of Mr. Polk, that journal says :— But while we pass over domo:tio and conjectural diff- culties, it is imporsible to forget that the man who is closing so brilliant @ presidency, who has stretched the cords cf his tabernacle to the Pacific ocean, and almort to the Isthmus of Panama, who boasta that by his measures he has saved the commerce and the credit ofbis country from excessive inflation and deadly col- lapre, is nevertheless rejected by the people ue bas served. finds bimrelf not re-appointed. and u successor, holdipg other views, installed in his room, Such » fact copdemns either the man or the nation. One of them must be wrong.” Much surprise cannot be entertained at these remarks, coming from this source. It is impos- sible for the editor of the Zmes to speak under- standingly on subjects which he cannot estimate properly, and of which, at the best, he can have but an ampertect conception of. The principle on which our government 1s based is that the ma- jority shall rule. This is our boasted privilege, and it is one of which we are proud. When the pation, by the medium of the ballot, de- clares the will of the majority of its citizens, the minority bow in acquiescence to the will thus expressed. The majority having de- clared in favor of another man than Mr. Polk, the minority are satisfied. All are excited previous to our elections, and during the canvass, and the minority submit cheerfully to the result, whatever it may be; and it 18 on this account that we are clear of revolutions, We have a revolution every four years ; but in those periodical changes of our government and rulers, we spiil no blood, we re- sort not to physical force. Our weapon is the bal- lot, a harmless piece of paper, with the names of candidates of our choice printed upon it—the said paper not being large enough to form wadding for a pistol ball. We deposit that simple piece of paper in the ballot-box, and thus the will of the people 1s expressed. How truly simple, yet how peifect, and just, and gatisfactory! Now, a majority of the people, at the recent presi- destial election, decided in favor of Old Zack, precisely in the same way asthe peo- ple of France, on a very recent occasion, decided on having Lovis Napoleon as their Presi- dent, and all excitement with us has ceased. Every one is satisfied, because the majority rules, Atthe end of four years, the people of the United States will elect another President. The fortunate can- didate may be the same O!d Zack, or he may be another, but whoever he may be, the majority will rule. Thus we will go on, from time to time—the people voting, the majority ruling—and thus we hope we shall go until the end, which we again hope and feel is a long way off. Mr. Polk has, to be sure, been rejected by the peo; ind so has Gen. Cass; and if the Times thinks that, in re- jecting them, a slur has been caet on ether, itis perfectly welcome to do so. The nation, however, is not wrong; and, to say the least, that journal, in drawing its premises and its conclusion, knows very litle of the workings of our institutions. The time, however, may not be far distant when the people of England will imitate those of France in modeling a constitution after that of the United States. Tne Cuaracter or arants.—The emigrants now leaving us for fornia appear to be remarkably orderly, respecta- ble, and intelligent. Taey are men of energy and enterprise, and full of enthusiasm. It is a character of the emigration that we do not (as we willingly would) get rd of the worst part—the idle, the rowdies, the vagabonds—of our population; but we lose—with regret we say it—the fisest por- tion of our youth, and in all cases such as possess some means—such as are not impelled to emigrate by want, but who rush forward in eager haste to the golden regions, from sheer ambition. The dissolute, idle, and necessitous, who with brawny arms and active limbs encumber our almshouses, and fill our streets with mendicants or burglars, are thoze who aré lett behind; not that the love of gold is lees profeundly impressed upon their hearts, but that they want the means of conveying them away to the scene of the general scramble. So much the better for California—so much the worse for us. Our great city 1s a vast reservoir, into which streams of humanity are ever pouring from all parts of the world ; and in these streams there come, sometimes, mixed up in the mass, some foul waters which stagnate among us. We want some sewer, occasionally, te carry them off. Meantime, the stream flowing from us to California is a portion of our strentgh and our pride. Well,be it so. Rather than regretting it, let us hope that our chivalrous and adventurous youth who are hurrying forward to the El Dorado, may ina year or two return home among us, having succeeded in obtaining the ebject of their pursuit—gold and happinese— acouple which, by the bye, we have never as yet, in all our experience, seen living happily and um- tedly together. But what an emigration this is! How singular are the elements which compose it, when the gold contagion has seized even upou our poets, and they, too, are running off trom us! Alas for the nymphs of Parnassus, when Plutus, the sub- terranean god, can thus entice away their devotees and admirers. But, amoto ludo,§we think we have yet poetry and poets enough left behind in New York; perhaps too much of the former, and not the very beet of the latter. Meuntime, while we would by no means advise any of our friends te ge to California, we would by all means cheer up and encourage those who ave gone, or are going, by wishing them every suc. ceas, anda shate of that prudence, moderation, and good sense, without which success is hardly attainable, and without which, even if attained, it is scarcely desirxl Later rrom Havana —By the Isabel, at Charles. ton, accounts from Havan. are to the 9h inst. The Board ot Health have decided to make the quarantine regulations more stringent. Every verse! from the United States will be subject to an observation of eight days, and a veasel coming from a port infected with cholera, or from one situs ted within 150 milea from a place where that malady exists, will uadergo a quarantine of twenty days. The passengers of each vevsel will be | cornpelled to remain on board during querantine, have at length discovered that there is something | ond s¢ sent oo pourd the floating hospital must ch dey. pay $5 € Tus Steamer Nowinsesen aitived last aight in bixty hours trom Charleston, oo oO Tux Por Stitt at Garta.—By the last ac- counte which we received from Europe we were informed tzat his Holiness, she Pope, was sull at Gaeta, to which place he fled to secure his person: al satety. He had positively refused to return to Rome, unless all the measures which had been taken by the people to form @ government of their own were disowned and stopped, and the news, papers suppressed. In taking this course, the Pope, we think, has not shown much sagacity. He should either have disregarded his personal satety, by staying at Rome at all hazards, or having fled, as he has done, take the consequences. It was not asthe spiritual head of the church, but as a temporal potentate, that he was dethroned. If the peo- ple under his dominion desired a republican form of government, and could achieve one by revoluuon, they had a perfect right to do so, accor- ding to the princrple that governors hold rule only according to the will of the governed. As a temporal prince, the Pope 1s nothing more than aay other ruler—of bis spiritual attributes, we have nothing to say. He may or may not bea temporal prince again. Matters inthat region certainly look qually, but his deposition is only another act in the great revolutionary drama now being enacted m Europe; and there is no doubt that it will be sweceeded by others equally as important, but equally showing the onward progreas of the age. Some of the great powers may combine to re- sture his Holiness; but the experiment may be a dangerous one. The whole of Europe is in an anomalous and remarkable condition, The fire of revelution smoulders in every part of it. Be. fore the year 1819 shall have run its course, the example of France may be followed by other countries, and thrones now apparently stable gnd secure may be razed to the grouad. A year in European history, at this period of the world’s history, 18 a8 fruitful of changes as centuries were in past times ; and a train ot great developements may arise from any attempt to replace his Holiness in the position which he occupied a few weeks since. Every day, however, adds to the proba- cility that the people will be the future sovereigns of Rome. InrrrEstiNG FROM PRaziL AND THE River La Pirate —The Han bugh bark Magdalena, from Rio Janeire, in which Captain Peabody, of this city, cume passenger, arrived yesterday, with"in- telligence from that place to the Ist ult., and from the river down to a recent date. The frigate Brandywine and the brig Perry were in the harbor of Rie when the Magdalena left. Mr. Aspimwall’s mail eteamer California sailed for Valparaiso on the 25th of November. The steamer Imperatriz arrived at Rio on the 24th November, bringing accounts frem the fol- lowing portse—viz: from Para to the 2%h, and Maranham to the 3lst October; from Ceara to the 6th, Parahiba to the 8th, Pernambuco to the 15th, and Bahia to the 19th November. At Para, Maravham, Ceara, and Parahiba nothing of im- portance had occurred. These provinces con- tinued yerfectly quiet. Asto Pernembuco, ‘We regret,” says the Rio Jornal do Comercio, “to have to announce that previous accounts of disturbances there were well founded.” The Diarto de Pernambuco states that all the riemg was limited to a few wandering bands that were prowling ebout from village to village, and that they would quickly disappear be- fore the combined forces of the authorities and the friends of law and order ; whilst the Diario Nowo, on the contrary, deecribes the province as being in a complete state of revolt in consequence of the injudicious efforts of the government. The official papers, however, give accounts of the complete overthrow of the rebels. The /iario de Pernam- buco adds, that as soon as the President of Para- hiba was informed of the movement of the rebels, he ordered a large force to march at once to the province of Pedras de Fogo, with orders to agaist the legal authorities of Gotanna and other parts where their presence might be neceseary. Lieutenant Colonel Favillo hes also arrived at Pernambuco from Ceara with his battalion. The elections for the municipal offices and justices of the peace had been further postponed to the 17th December. In the province of Sergipe everything was quiet; but in Larangeiras and Itabahiana most serious election riots had taken place. At the first men- tioned place, so high did feeling run between parties that they absolutely committed sacrilege in their eagerness to get weapons to attack one another with, as they broke open the grave yarde, tore up the mouldering bodies, and used their bones as weapons!! AtItibahiana, the riots were more bloody, as four were killed and thirty wounded Truly, the inhabitants of the provinces of Brazils must be prodiginus'y keen politictana, We annex a letter from Captain Peabody, giving the latest news from the Argentine Republic :— Ow Boano Bark Macpareva, Sandy Hook, Jan. 16, 1849, Eprton New Youx Henan :— Dear Sir Your files of the Jornal do Comercio, by the Magdalene. in which bark I am a passenger, will inform you of the dull state of freights at Rio, and the great nomber of veveels in port, but will not give a true dea of the great difloulty of procuring freights. even at the low nominal prices quoted. Agreat many vesrel are constantly arriving at Kio giutting the market with all kinds of produce. and daprersing the shipping laterost Many veere's bave left for the La Plate; but there, also, busines ia deprersed and freights low, LT endeavered to procure alate Buenos Ayres paper for you, but did mot aucceed in doing #0 I conversed with a gentleman who left thereon the 10th Novem ber. at which time the bark Mason Barney, ehip Pollux, and bark Pancht'a, were loading for New York There war no political news when my informant left Buenos Ayres. The English minister, Mr Southerner, had not yet been received by the Argentine government. He had taken a house. was making rich presents in every direction, and holding informal communication with the government, through third parties-like «bez gor at ® tich man’s door, sending in his petition through the waiter Rosas will not receivs him until the Argentine fivet, which was so pirnticaliy eeiaed by the Engieh and French rquadrona, be restored in the condition in which it was when token, snd remune ration made for the damages sustained by the violeat and urjust blockade of the Arceutine ports, after the date of the acceptance of the treaty stipulations agreed upon by England and France. and submitted by than to the Argentine government through their epeoial envoy, Mr. Hood, and which were accepted by the Ar- gentine coverpment and Uruguay regublics in good ‘sith, but whioh were #0 cavalierly refared to be car- ried wut by the English and French ministers, Ousely and Deffandis. It muet be gratifying to every trae American to perceive that a little American rapubile, numrring copsideratly lees than two millions of souls, and strong only in the truth and justice of ber cause, should yet ke able to moke Great Britain knuckle. The Herald is the only influential journal in the United States, I know of, that secmsto understand this La Plate question, The rest, so far ast have no- ticed, seem to be led completely anteay, by the immense torrent of abuse poured out against the able and pa- triotic Toras, by the Englirh, French, Brazilian and Montevidian press. We. ship masters, notice there thingr, because they come immediately under our eyes and touch our interests. Tie Sreamen Istunwe, Captain Baker, hence for Chagres, arrived at Havana on the 4th instant, and sailed next dey for her destination. It was stated by letter received here, that she eaught fire in the vicinity of the boilers, previous to reaching Havana, but it was soon extinguished, it 13 said, with no very serious damage, We shall know more on her arrival at New Orlean Fes able Intelitzence. The pupile of J. Parker, the dancing master, gave bim a complimentary ball, at the Coliseum, on day night, There were prevout on tl large and happy company of young ladie gentle. men, who entered into the epirit of the dance with the more gusto ae they know that their teacher was to be direotly beuefitted by their attendance The spurious dencing bail was weil lighted, and an excellent band msde the music towbich nimble feet pattered time — There war agreat pninber of beautifal gitle prescat, grecefol as 8 &ud arch as beautiful. At about midnight the dancers adjourned to the supper room. where they enjoyed an acaple repast, got up by Mr. Willer, the genilemonly proprietor of the house. The fupper room of the -oliseum is one of the best in the city, and its spaciourners compares favorably with any of its rivals. After the edihies bad been thoroughly Giscusred the dancing was reorwed, and continued til near morning. All were happy while there, and all went home well satiefied with Baving accomplished ® Jaudable design. The Coliseum fin fitted up ou par. Tore for a dancing heil.and is admirably arranged in ali the detaile or saloons, drawing rooms, orchestra, and Fpectator gallery. committee rooms, et cetra, dar fov this Day. Sane last. Common Pivas= Jet Part —317, 919, 921, 823, 826, 827, 322, 991, 838, 286, 17, 28, 81, 47, ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowery Tueatax —Those dramatic entertainments, whioh afford gratification tothe eye, as well as intel- eotual entertain nent—which combine all the glitter and imposing pomp, which grand scenie displays, elaborate dresses, x1om'l processions, &e —along with stirring incident, interesting dialogue and well cons- \rueted stories, em to be the favorites with the ps- trenscf the theatres now-a-day fa woth this hint, the mavazer of the Bowery provide this clues of representations, got up yplendor for which hir houre has so long bs ‘ Boadicea,”” the last, and without doubt the most magnificent spectecle of the kind, has now been piay- ing with great ruc: he last ten nights, dip, young @ Ls y much applauded each night. It is really wonderful to what & perfection this species of per formance has been carri jer Lee’s feats of equilibrium with the bottles are truly astoniehin; a going far to see, And as for his joiat per- with H. C, Lee, conciudiag with young Eu ball-play, we can only say it beats thing ye@ seen. To-night, “ Boadicea,” the Lees, anda farce. Buoapway Tueatar —Last night, at this rich reosp- tacle of pleasurable entertainment, the bill of fare verved vp by the able and liberal maaazenent was such as to give the utmost satisfaction to the delighted crowds which graced the splendid rows of the luxu- rious boxes and rich parquette, with their interesting jooks wad celyhted attention to the talented perform. ers and the attractive piece performed. Though the pirce played was not absolutely new in name, it was new in its beauties, vew in its attractivenes: id newin ite effecta upon the audien In fact ‘y night of the performance of this most popula magnificent piece of the Count of Monte Cri Lester comes forth in hie astonishing variety, beauty and versatility of performance, with new excellencles talent; and the applause and ud: heoome nightly and more ard tio. Sbaw, in bis imperronation of tl Bonpvilie, deserves particular mention; indeed, thie gentleman is a mort accomplished actor aad an elegant com-diun Fredericks, 100, in the character of Fer- und, played, on this cccanion. as he always does, with jega e¢ and entertaining felicity. Vache. alro. is mdispensable to the perfection of the ple perfermed his part. last night, as he al with talent, ingenuity, and ekill. would merely be a repetition of p we therefore forbear This grand eprctaole, we may say, has, to use @ French expression. made its fortune in the public favor. and no doubt will continue to run at this merry season, till all New York has been exhausted in pour- ing ite admiring crowds into the grand saloons of this magnificent theatre. Navioxal THeatne.— Wacousta’ and the “ Olym- pic Devils etill continue their successful run at this house, and are nightly played, much to the satis. faction of all. “ Wacousta’ is a very interesting story, and, acted so well as it is at the National, it 1s really a pleasure to witness it, We bave alreadylspoken of the elegunt and novel scenic eff-ots introduced in it, and the general good acting Mra Isherwood de- ferves much credit for her abie personation of the la dian girl, Oncanasta. To-night, Mr A. W. Feano, well known to the theatre-going public as @ capital soror. takes a benefit at the National. Mr, Feono will shortly leave for California, the land ef promise now-#-duys, and, as far as we have heard, he is the first Of the profession Chet aterts, #6 less trom this part of the world He goes as the pionuer of the drama on the shores of the Pacific, and, we doubt not, will do well there, ag be is not only «good actor. bat an estimable aud worthy man, Sacceas attend him. he Califor- pians could not havea better representative of the American stage among them. The bill for this even- ing will constet of the farce of the * Married Rake,” + Wacousta.”” and a nauticaldrama written by Fenao. He will appear in the firet and Inet pieces, We doubt ‘not be wall bave an overflowing house, Bunton’s Tuxaths:.—This place of amusement still remains one of the most attractive, if we may judge from the overflowing houses it nightly receives. Lust evening it was again well filled with an intelligent au. dience, to witness the excellent performance of the new burlesque called the + Enchanted (ele. or Raising the Wind" This pieoo is very showy, and the sewnary is good. Miss Chapman, Mr Brougham, and Mr R togetber with the female star police, were served)y applauded. Next followed the « Man, and the Ghost’s Bargain.” which is one of the using pieces played. Mr. Burton as Tettorby newrpaper seller, kept the house in roars of laughter. The “ Pas Styrien” by Miss Waiters ani Mr Fredericks, was danced with much gri The performance concluded with “Where's Barnum ?” Spiggles. an unbeppy tregedian, by Mr Burton, was 8 zood piece of acting. and received the just applause of the admiring audience To-night a good bill is offered, by reference to the advertisement, American Cincus —Tbere was a large attendance here last evening, to witness the extraordinary feats of equestrinnirm. by the _—— talented troupe attached to this spienoid circus. The engegement of the cele- brated Heroandez bas added much to the variety of attractions to be found here; and in addition to the preernt evtertainments, the patrons of this popular piace of evening recreation. will be pleased to learn that an emgegement for a limited period has also been mode with the celebrated Mona De Chast. the “ Or- fon’? of Artiey’s London Amphitheatre, who will ap- pear inthe splendid pageant of * Valentiae and Or- son” Seldom has such a rich combination of eques- trian tslent been eelected for the gratification of the patrone cf the circus; and the boxes, and every avail- able place of accommodation,will be crowded to excers during the week. Tue Honsstocks’ Farewrit Coxcent,—The last musical entertainment of these eminent professors of the violin and pixmo forte will come off next Saturday evening, at the new Musical Hall, Broadway. They will be assisted, in the vocal dep: t, by Madame Goria Bothe. prima donna of the grand opera of Berlin ‘The prograwive contains many excellent musical gems from Weber, Mayer, fezetti and Hohnstook. and to thore who have beard these aplendid performers, we need rcarcely eay every piece will receive all that mu- fical excellence. in sweetness of toneand brilliant exe- cution, for which the Hobnetocks are so celebrated ‘They bave, in their former concerts, bean rather un- Fuccertful; it is, therefore, hoped that this, their fare- well benefit, will be folly and fashionably attended To thore who have not yet heard them. we aay go. and We promore you will return to your homes highly pleared with the melody and harmony of these gifted artiste, Curisty's Mixsta —The singing of these philoao- phers is as much admired as ever, neither the Calfor. nia excitement. winter weather, or any other of the topics ef the day, bave any effect in diverting the pub- Ne from their attendance on the inimitable concerts of these mipatrels, Christian's remarkable Tyrolean folo is nightly bailed with the greatest applauso—it is a most original performance Tae New Onreans Senevanens atill continua to ba as much pationised as ever; they are. without doubt, most justly entit'ed to all the encom‘ums we could give them. Their Italian rcenas, Swaine’s bone plaving, Coline’ sloging. ax well a* that of Rainer, Sandiord, and the rest, are all much admired Meropkon.—The entertainments here are racy and spirited. Few places in town offer gr attractions to the pubiic, Crinrse Musrum.—A visit to this collection is as in troctive ar Me to Canton. more #0. indeed, an we question muck if veyagers to Canton only ever see so muoh of Chinese life as is diaplayed here The announced performance of the Italian Opera Company in Boston, for Monday nignt, was p-stponed uptil this (Wednerdsy) evening. Mariame Anon Bishop apps Lut street theatre, Philadelphia, Adele and Charles Hohnstock are at Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia Joseph (iung’l is giving concerts at Providence, RT. Collins, the celebrated Irish comedian, is at Savan- mi er to-night, at the Wal- U.S. Mam Sreamer Canirorsta.—This fine vesse), belonging to Mr. Aspinwall’s Pacific Mail Line, lett Rio Janetro on the 25th of November, for Panama. She made the passage trom this city in less than 24 days—the quickest ever performed be- tween the two pots. While refering to the qualiues and speed of this vessel, the annexed statement trom a Washington paper may be given with njuch propriety, the allusion onty to the ume being incorrect. In justice to the ship, the fact of her having run by Rio some 16 hours, while Capt. Forbes was coufiaed to his room by sickness, ought to be mentioned. Thirty-two hours is an important item in the passage of a steamer, and should not bave been omitied on her log:— We have had an opportunity ofexamining the log of this splendid verrel as far as Rio Janeiro, where she arrived November 2 on her way out to take her place in the line from Panama to Oregon —She took Lieut, Mauray's pew rout to Rio, and iastracted by her jot to stewm at the rate of more than 200 yy. With an average pre of only 10 ths rhe wxde 197 miles a day: reachad Rio «from N York; baving aocompltsnod in that time and without stopping to coal upwards of 5100 een miler, or nearly one fourth of the entire round the lobe, at a single stretch, She je readily eteamed 6 000 mies without g0 down. for nbe bad ampie coal on board fi thet purpose when ebe artived at Rio. This ia, we be. lieve, the greatest distance ever accomplished at sea continuous bead of steam, [tis more than to Liverpool; and the care with which it has been accomplished will give rome ides of the logenutty acd skill which have baen ht to bear. and the euccean with which they been applied. tn combining models and ma chinery for that distant and important serving”? The Panoma, the third steatner in the same ser- vice, goes to gea on the 15th of next month. Movements of Individuals, Ex-Gevernor Hil, ot New Hampshire, isat Danlap’s Hotel, Fulton atreet The Hon. George Evans is in Wachington, to fulfll ‘an engagement ip the Supreme Coar: Siaviar Accipent —[n consequence of the freezing of the water in the gasometer in the base- ment of the Stone Chapel, the machine was er: d come gan escaped, and yesterday forenoo: current came in contact with the fire in the furnace, ing @ very Unexpected subterranean tlumination, a ashe could make up his mind as stopped off the gas, and the hight out without doing 4 a orching the walls and ceiling oy THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION THE BEPORT OF WR. CALIOUN. wn DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION. be. be. 6. FIRST DESPATCH. Wasuinatox, Jan. 16, 1849, Among the reasons assigned for not opening the doors to the reporter: d to the public last evening, was one stating that the journal of the doings woald have been published, and furthermore, thet had the public been admitted. there would have been danger of exoitenent aod uproar in the -alleries, as discussion ight progresr. The Convention had no sergeant-atarms to keep order; therefore it was voted to hold the meeting with clored doors. Mr Venasux, of North Carolina, read the ad iress, which was drawn up by Mr. Calhoun, with Mr. Bay- ly’s assistance. Speeches were wade against ‘he nddrers, by Mr. Clayton, of Delaware, Mr. Stephens und Mr. Toombs of Georgia, Mr. Morehead and Mr. Underwood of Ken- tucky, and Mr. Gentry of Tennessee; and the addrons was advocated by Mr. Calhoun, Mr Bayly, Mr. Gayle of Alabama, Mr. Mason of Virginia, Mr. Westeott, and Jefe: Davie, of Mississi. pl. Speeches were made in favor of action, and of mo- Aifying the address, by Mr. Berrien and Mr. McKay. The address was opposed on several grounds; one, that it asserts that organized bodies of men existed through the States, reaching into Canada, to aid slaves in escaping from service. The'proof of thia po- sition was wanting. Anotber reason was, the address declared that the North bad raised false issues, by charging the South with legislating in Congrers with the view of extending slavery, while the South openly denied the charge, and proclaimed that there was no authority to restrict or expand slavery. Mr Toomas could not sanction this.as he had taken opposite grounds in Congress, last session. Another reason for opposing the address, was that it proposed no definite chart for action, but lett all to tisk as to the future, The address was finally recommitted to the same committee, without instructions. Mr. Besnien moved instructions, but they wore ro- jected. The committee is to report next Monday evening» until when the meeting stands adjourned Several members of the committee got exsused from further serving. Among them were Mr. Stephens, Mr. Clayton, Mr. Rusk, Mr. Chipman, and Mr. Morehead, The address gives an enumeration of acts of aggres- sion of the North upon the institution of slavery, as guaranteed by the constitution. SECOND DESPATCH. ‘Wasninoron, January 16—P. M. The Southern Congressional caucus met athalf-past séven o'clock last evening, in the Senate Chamber There were between eighty and ninety Southern members of the two houses present. General Houston moved that the galleries be op»ned to the reporters and the people. It was lost, by a vote of 56 to 34, Mr. Catnovn, from the Committee of Fifteen, pro- sented the address prepared by the committee, and the proceedings of the committee and its suh.committes of five. It appears that the address of Mr. Calhoun, as rendered tothe eommittee of five, recommended the resistance of the South to the enforcement of the Wil- mot proviso. Mr. Cuarton, of the Sub-Committee, moved to strike out that part, which was agreed to. The address was then adopted by the committee, 3 to 2; Messrs Cal- houn, King, and Bayly for it, and Messrs. Morehead and Clayton oppored to it. The address submitted to the main committee of fifteen, was adopted, 8 to 7; Mr. Rusk voting, with six whigs. against it. As thus agreed to; it was then submitted to thegeneral caxcus by Mr. Calhoun, and read. Mr. Foote mcved that the address be received. Mr. Morenean objected to the motion; he did not understand it; he thought the paper was received when presented. Mr. Footr withdrew the motion, aud moved a reso- lution that euch members of the meeting as thought Proper, should sign the address, and that it be kept open for twenty-four hours for others to sign. Mr. Morrnean objected to the proceeding. It wa® equivalent tu a dissolution of the mesting, without any expreesion of opinion upon the address, ‘The address is recapitulation of the aggressions of the North upoa the institution of slavery, and recommends union among the people of the South, in view of the great danger at band, The motion of Mr. Foote, as understood, was with- drawn. Mr. Crayton moved to lay the address upon the ta. ble, as a tert question. Mr Catnoun objected, as the motion at once arrestod the privilege of discussion, Mr. Crayton withdrew the motion for the present, for the purpose of affording privilege for debate Mr. Catnoun took the floor, urging a dissolution of the Union as preferable to the submission of the South tothe enforcement ef the Wilmot proviso im reference to the new territorier, Mr. Bariy compared the grievances of the South to those of the colonies of America, which drove them to rebellion. Mr. Unpenwoop asked if the gentleman from Virgi- nia wirhed this address to go out as a declaration of independence? Mr. Bavuy—“ Oh, not yet.” Mr. Monrnrap moved a serice of resolutions, de clating the Union indivieible—the prosperity of the States and the bappiness of the people dependent upon it; that the late movement tor the abolition of slavery, in the Distr.ct of Columbia, violated the spirit of the corstitutiou; and that the South were opposed tothe Wilmot proviso; but that they believed the whole ques- tion would be rettied, by @ spirit of compromise, in @ manner acceptable to both seotions of the Union. Mr. Catnous raid he would agree to those resola- tions. with the addition of another deolaring that the South would prefer dissolution to the abolition of slavery through the aggressions of the North. Mr. Moarneap replied in vindication of the Unton, Mr S0Ts asked if the gentleman from Kentucky would consent tO sustain the Unien if the Wilmot proviso were parsed in ro*etence to the new territaries? Mr Monsnea— The Union, Sif; even with the ‘Wilmot proviro Mr Foote asked if,in onse the proviso should be followed up by direct attacks on slavery in the States, the gentleman would still consent to submit for the take of the Union? Mr. Monenean replied that. ifthe necessity for meet- Ing such attacks should come, he would be prepared to auewer ; but he did not anticipate any such necessity. He made s etrong and earnest appeal in behalf of ad- herence to the Union. Met Calhoun, Bayly, and Holmes,on the one side, and Messrs, Underwood, Morehead, Houston, Rusk, Clayton, and others, on the othor, kept up the debate till near 12 o'clook at ight. Mr. Sterns was for the Union; and with the view of ending there caucuses, moved an adjournment, sine die; but the motion was lost, 50 to 30. Mr. Beneren believed that all talk of dissolution was idle; that the idea of dicunion could net be enter tained ; that the thing was impossible; that the people of the country could never be persuaded or driven to that extremity ; that they loved the Union. and knew ite value too well to consent to ite dissolution. He would prefer, in lieu of the proposed adress to the South, that it be re-committed, with instructions to the committee to prepare on address to the people of the whole Union, appraling as well to the sense of justies of the North as to the people of the South. The motion torecommit with instructions was lost, A motion as then made to recommit the report, which wae agreed to, 44 to 42. Various motions were made for another meeting, and it was finally agreed to hold another on Monday night next, The meeting then adjourned, The caucun was pretty neaily divided between whigs and domocrats-the democrats, headed by Mr. Cai houn, going for ultra mewsures, and the whigs for pra. dence and consolidation, The Texas members, handed by Gen, Houston, and supported by Mr. Westoort, of Hiorida, stood firm ter the Union, They deserve wall of their country; for their coudust on this subject has been noble and true, The fact that Mr. Calhoun was @ leader in these meetings, has weakened them most decidedly Mr. Caihoun is a patriot; but he is wild upon the subject of elavery. Caimer minded men are not prepared to follow him. At the next meeting we expect the whole affair will be exploded. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION. Wasnrnoton, Jan. 16, 1849. Senate, The Senate convened at 12 o'clock, the Vice Presi- dent in the chair. PETITIONS AND MEMOR Several memorials and petitions were presented om various subjects, which were d ly read and referred, COMMUNICATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF W, A communication was laid before tie Senate from the Secretary of Wr, containing the names of per- fons employed in t at department, which was read and ordered to be printed. ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA AS A STATE. Mr. Dovauass, of Illinois, submitted an amendment to his bi) for the admission of California as @ State, which he said would obviate many of the objections which had been urged against'ths original bill, The amendment was read, and ordered to be printed. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTRRS Numerous reports made by standing commit- tees, of no general inte: NAVY YARD AT KRY WRST. After the tranraction of rome other unimportant business. the revolution of inqniry us to theexnadioncy ofa navy yard at Key West was taken up and adopted. MILITARY LAND WARRANTS The Senate then took uo the bill for extending to the assignees of military land warrants. the same vilege for locating them es original holders, The quas- tion gave rise to considerable discussion in which Mer. Breeve. of Iipols, Mr Weateott of Fiorids. Mr. Ba ger, of North Carolina. Mr Benton, Mr Niles, of (t., and others, were conspicuous, The opponents of ths bill contended that it would injure the Interest «f the soldiers’ and their heirs ; and that the measure con d only benefit Jand speculators, who had boarht ap soldiers warrante with the view of securing large bo- dies of valuable land = The supvorters of the hii! con- tended for the reverre. and that the purchasers of the warrapte were entitied to all the rivhts and orivileves whichattached to the original holders, and as sich should be ollowed to locate their lands, Mr Westcott meved to recommit the bill for amend- ment, which was adopted, THE CALIFORNIA LAND TITLES. The bill to settle Iand titles in California, and for Other objects, was taken up Mr. Brexsx, of IUinois, erore and made eo lengthy speech in reply to Mr Benton. He adduced various arguments to show that the bill embraced » system best calculated to secure the interest of the people and the Government. ‘The motion, as was adopted. SEALED MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. A sealed meerage was reo: ived from the President. by the bands of his private Secretary, Soon after which, on motion, the Senate went into executive sesion, submitted yesterday by Mr. Benton, and after rome time spent therelo, the doors were opened, and the Senate adjourned. House of tepresentatives. The Speaker resumed his seat and called the House to order, and the journal was read; after whion it was cerrected so as to show that Mr Rockwell's resolution, making the territcria! bills the order of the day for Tuesday next, was not parsed. Mr. Tvex, of N. H,, wisbed to introduce areralntion 4m favor of a Congress of Nations to rettle international isputes without rerort to arms. The resolution was objected to. A private bill from the Judiciary Commit- teo was taken vp: REPORTS OF COMMITTERS. The Speaker called on committees for reports, when several were made. PASSAGE OF TROOPS ACROSS THR ISTHMUS. Mr. Kina, of Ga., from the Committee on Naval Af- faire, reported a bill for the transportation ot troops across the (sthmur of Panama, and for promoting and extending Am+rican commerce, and ® mapaccompany- ing the bill, Mr. King moved to print ten thousand e latter motion lies over, BOOK™ FOR THE Navy. Mr. Scuencx. of Obio. from the Committec on Naval Affaire, reported @ bill provid'ng for furnishing cer- tain booka for the use of the officers of the navy. A motion was made to jay the resolution on the table. On this the yeas and nays wero demanded. and resulted in the neagtive. Mr Grrevey, of New York, said that he ombrared, this opportunity to explain his courss on thow Con- gressional books He said that he vored avery tims but one against them. aod then voted under a mis take; but contended thas the sppropriation was @ good one. Mr. Fickii, of Illinois, opposed the resolutien to furnish books arked for navy offivers The resolution was fina'ly orcered to be engrossed. SENATE Sundry bills from the Sena which wus one granting Major Scantlaud, who w late wor with Mexico. This bill rmly advocated by Mr. Burrow. of Tenversee, and opposed by Mr Mallia, of New York, and Mr ‘furner. of Iinoir, when it was Gua'ly passed. ‘The Senate bill continuing commissioners’ pensions, ‘was also parsed CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPKOPRIATION BILL On motion, the House resolved iteel’ into a Commit- tee of the Whole on the State of the Union, #ud tank up for consideration, the civil and diplomatic appro- priation bill. Mr. Munrny. of New York, being entitled to the floor. proceeded to address the Committee oa Mileage, andreplied to Mr Gresley. He accused him of max- ing out bis own mileage account, amd, at the sama 460) obarging too mush, according to bis own atan- ard. » Mr. Gaeexry rose toexplain. [He sat? that he had made out one acceunt, which bo thought right, but afterwards made out another, which he considered was correct, The Houre roared with laughter, Mr. Ricnaropson, from the Milvage Committee, made & statement coinciding with that of Vir Murphy Mr. Sawren of Ohio. made a retrenchment sparch on various subjects one of which was abyiishing whip- ping in the navy; another opposing appropriation: for naval borpitale; also for improving the Distriot of Co- lumbia, chaplaina to Congress, and the coast aureay. His remarks caured arunoing debate. in which Mr, Nicnout of New York, Mr McLane. of Maryland and Mr. King, of Massachusetts, participated, each defend- ing the marine hospitals and the const survey. on concerning mileage were now const ere Mr. Morse, of La, contended that if there was any distineticn to be made, it should be in favor of th se members rrtiding the greatest distaace from the seat of government. He was asked what is the expense of coming from Now Orleans? Mr. Mouse replied, $100 and then asked Mr Murphy what bis expense war. coming on from New York, Mr. Munruy replied $10. and I get $00 Mr. Mouse raid that bis expeare was $100, and he got $2.000 The Houre was convulsed with laughter The Committee afterwards rose, und adjourned over till to-moirow. were taken up, among ensing of $50 per month to bacty wounded during the New York Legisineure, Acvany, Jaa, 14, 1849, SENATE, Mr. Lawarxce reported against the Arsombly bill authorizing the Comptroller to employ addittoaal olerke. Mr. Wo ss reported, with amendments, the bill pro- TiGimg for the appointment of refeyorn in the ety of New York. The bill to amend the charter of the Now York Floats ing Dry Dock Company was debated in comunt'tes, A | motion was made ty adda clause Providiag for fall Personal liability, The bill was Tecowanitted, with ine structions to frame a liability clause. Sundry bills were parsed, among which was one in Felation to pardon, nd aucther to fill up the stock of the Firemou’s Ineurance Compary, A dill was aiso ub Committee of the Whole, in favor of a furthor protection of personal fiability The Senate then went into exeoutive session, Some progress was afterwards wade ia committees on the bill extending power to supervisors, ASSEMBLY. Mr. Fisk reported a bill to incorporate the Life Say- ing Benevolent Assovintion of New York; alsoa biil to amend the law licensing examining pilots for Loe port of Now York. A bill was passed for the relief of Ratherford Stuy- verant Notices of bills were then given—ons toincorpornte the Knickerbocker Savings’ Baok; auother authoria- ing raiways in the State, to carry fresh provisions and live stook free of toll; anvtuer, declaring the vax Ld eleotion of Mr, Peck, Treasurer of Kings oouaty 4 Mr. Banunn’s resolution calling for :aformation im Felation to Uhe 6uit inetituted by tne Actoravy Gene- Tal, was agreed to Mr S.ccum introduced reeolution, inquiring tut» the expeuivacy of con basin, a6 Wert Lrey, which wus Mr. Dissonway called up che F O10 repeal tre Jaw requ ring Low pre payment Of postage va trau, Lew spapers Cross moved an amendment in favor of the res duction of purtnge, which was agcord to, wud the rere lution muogued, the Wa hington Monument bill for redasing ¢ AMOUDL Tequied Lo be subsertOwd before the work KUN, Wes mLUered bo & third seadtax, Adjcurred Bhe Insuguratic of Governor Jolnston of wwytVania, Honniwsunu, January 16,1849 he Houre of Repreeeutativer was tied wita nil Con panier, tirmogere, and ladier, gatherea from #1 quanlere CF kte Stote, to witMens the ceremony og the juaup,vietion of Wiis F. Jodasten, Governor