The New York Herald Newspaper, January 18, 1849, Page 2

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We have placed two active men in that ward to serve the paper at an earlier hour in the morhing, General Taylor's Views and Policy. ‘We have received from our correspondent at New Orleans, a letter purporting to give a very full and authentic account of the views and policy of General Taylor, as far as they have been or can be matured before he reaches Washington to perform the duties of President of ‘the Umited States. This information comes to us in sucha shape that we place a good deal of confidence in its statements and inferences. Our correspondent at New Orleans gathers his views from one or more distinguished friends of Gen. Taylor, who have recently been visiting him at Baton Rouge, and who probably have conferred with him during his recent visit to New Orleans. In communicat- ing to us these views, there is no confidence violated in any quarter ; no purpose to deceive the public—no intention to misrepresent _ General Taylor. Hitherto, his position and policy, with the exception of a few revelations, vague and in- definite as they were, whieh appeared in letters written before his election, have been considered fas one of the mysteries of the day; but the very elaborate account now given by our New Orleans correspondent throws a great deal of light upon the subject. Now, what is the sum and substance of the mys- tery of General Taylor’s views, and of the policy of the in-coming administration ? There is the best reason tor believing that, to a certain extent, the measures of the new admini tration will be thoroughly and decidedly whig; meaning by the term whig, that ciass of politiciang and meacures which have been in the minority during the last four years—or, probably, rather, during the lest twenty years—setting aside the brief month of General Harrison’s administration. Yet this whig policy will not be so rabidly ultra in certain points, as some ultra whigs expect and desire. A party fighting in opposition, is much like scattered bodies of guerillas, fighting without any general principle of conduct. Political gueril- Jas, in opposition to the existing government of a republic, wil naturally run into radical views and ultraisms, in particular latitudes. When, however, the party to which these various cliques and cote- ries belong obtains power, it must become conser- vative in policy, in men, and in measures. Such a platform excludes all ultraism ; and such we be- lieve it 1s moet likely will be the platform on which General Taylor will plant his administration. The platform, therefore, which, from the dis- closures we make, it is likely will be the one se- lected by General Taylor, will have more of the in. tellectual and moral character of the administration of Washington, with a good deal of the tactics of Jefferson. During Washington’s administration, the elements of the two great parties, which have divided the Union, began to show themselves; but they exhibited no distinct action until after Wash- ington had retired, and John Adams came into power. From that time to the present, parties have prevailed in the United States, and probably will prevail as long asthe Union exists. Now and then parties may become effete and disjointed ; but that iemerely, as it were, a new stock of cards, pre- paratory to a new deal and a fresh separation of the origina! elements. General Taylor’s administration, therefore, will be thoroughly whig, but hardly ultra, on certain points of policy,in which we may include the tariff, the currency, the slavery question, and other matters. Inrespect to removals and appointments, we begin to expect there will be as many as during the bnef Presidency of General Harrison. But these removals will be more select, and the ap- pointments perhaps more appropriate. The great to- pic of tie day in this country, now is, withoutdoubt, the slavery question. The movements of Mr. Calhoun and his adherents present an ugly question for the new President to handle. The movements and declarations of the disumionists of the North, including Mr. Van Buren, who 1s to be ranked mong them, will also form a troublesome matter to deal with, in Congress and elsewhere. Upon that important question of the slavery institutions of the Seuth affecting the District of Columbia, 1 the new territories, we are glad to see that General Taylor takes & noble, manly and national ground. He ie the very man for the new crisis which Mr. Calhoun, on the one side, and Martin ‘Van Buren on the other, are threatening upon our devoted Jand. We do not believe, however, that the present Congress will do any thing on this subject; hence the ultras, both of the North and of the South, will only prepare their agitations for the meeting of the next Congress, which we hope and ‘trust wii! not assemble tul its regular day in De- cember, »» na to give the country time to obtain a Little quiet sod reflection. General Taylor's idea to leave the territories as they are, without d turbing them with the Wilmot proviso, 1s the best, upon the whole, which could be imagined. Probably the information we give at this time, upon the views of General Taylor, will be the most aceurate and the fullest which can be expect- ed before his inaugural address. We therefore request our jeaders to pernse it carefully, because we do not put it forth to the public without due caution and reflection. It is well that people should begin to prepare their minds tor the new ad munistrauon--to anticipate what will happen, and to hold fast to measures which will tend to perpe- tuate the glory of our nation, and put down the disturbers and agitators of the public peace, who are preparing to disgrace the country by their agi- tations at the incoming of the new admunistra- tion. The American Consular System—Its D. fects and Hardships. The consular system of the United States, as we have frequently shown, is not only inadequate to fulfil the purposes for which it was intended, but is positively a disgrace to the country. There is Do nation pretending to any degree of civilization, the consular system of which is not more perfect, more defined, more systematic, better Sdapted to effect the objects for which it 18 framed, than thag of the United States, which, at best, is nothing butacollection of heterogeneous precedents, forms, parts, parcels, portions, and tail ends of laws pass- ed, from time to time, from ‘the commence- ment of our history to within a short time ago, without order, digestion, method or system. “Its defects are so palpable, the evil effects accruing from it so apparent, and the evils grow- ing out of it so injurious to the interests of the coramercial portion of the country, as well as those of individuals, that itis a matter of vonder and surprise it has not been abolish- ed, and a new system substituted, or the old one 80 amended that it would in some degree, at least, answer the desired end, long before this. The at- tention of Congress has been called to this subject frequently, by the prees and by members of the go- vernment; but no stephas been taken to apply a remedy. Mr. Buchanan, in a luminous and able exposé of the present system, pointed out all its de- fects, and suggested appropriate corrections; but the matter passed over, and from that time to the present the subject has not been even alluded to on the floor of either house of Congress. But, to the point which we have in view in this article. On the third of January, 1847, a Mra. Vail, wi- dow of Eugene Vail, died intestate at Auteul, near Paris, having as well apartments at that place as others in Paris,which were elegantly furnished. Her personal estate consisted of Stocks in the hands of her bankers. Balance due her on account. weseere 14000 Furniture to the amount cf...... + 19,080 Total frames. ...seeeseecececcseeceee 226,080 In pursuance of the present consular system of the United States, a part of whichis an old law passed in the year 1792, and at the request of the relatives of the deceased lady, the United States Consul at Paris, Mr. Walsh, took possession of the apartments then lately occupied by the deceased lady, and also of her property, as far as he could, and placed his consular seal on them. As soon as possible after tidings of Mrs. Vail’s death reached the United States, her representatives sent a power of attorney toa lady 10 Paris, authorizing her to settle and manage allthe affairs of the deceased lady. As soon as the receipt of the power of at- torney was exhibited to the American Consul, he sent ina bill to the lady who held it, for his fees and commissions, of 5,999 francs and fifty centimes, which was made out as follows:— Commission on stocks. fands in the hands of Merers. Hotting he deceased lady's bankers, (whicb, however. never wen: into «ofr , 192.000 the nosresn' of the consul) for $192,000, ¢ 21 iesmeapartnebe ++ 4,800 00 on neltoscf sccount, 14,600 francs, at 5 per bs con oie molsiasinits oh seses 700.00 On ertimated value of furniture, 19,080, at Bi oarnje siscsip vt 891s] os elvis’! aiieranmicw ti A00/60 Total, $ranOs.. es cee cece ee eee eee ee 6,009 60 This large amount of money—nearly twelve hundred dollars—was charged by the consul as fees, for merely taking an irventory of the deceas- ed Mrs. Vail’s property, and placing his seal on her apartments—he never having received the funds in the bands of the Messrs. [ottinguer, because of their refusal to comply with his request to hand them overtohim. Under this state of things, the lady who was empowered by letter of attorney to settle the estate, refused t» pay the bill, and the consul refused to take off his seals until he had received the full amount which he claimed. Under the ad- vice of Messrs. Hottinguer, he was paid the sum of one thoueand francs, provided he would remove his seals,with the understanding that the bill should be left to the opinion of Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of State. If he thought the bill preper, 1t would be paid in full; if not—not. The bill was accord- ingly referred; and’ in deciding upon it, Mr. Bu, chanan, with the advice of Attorney General Clif ford, decided that under the ‘act of April, 1792,” the consul’s charges were properly and legally made, and ought to be paid. There was no reme- dy, therefore, and they were paid. Now, it is too bad that for the services rendered in this case by the consul, which really and truly amounted to but litde, the charges should be 80 great; but we have the opinion of Mr. Bucha- nan, backed by that of the Attorney General of the United Siates, that under the present ineffi- cient consular system—eapecially that part of it termed the ‘‘act of April, 1792”—they were perfect- ly legal. Yet such is the fact, and it proves what we have frequently stated—the necessity of re-or- ganizing our whole consular system, and among other reforms and changes, placing our consuls on regular salaries, instead of having them de en- dent on fees and commissions for remuneration for their services. This, however, is but one of the many evils of the present system—if system it can be called—and but one specimen of the hardship which it entails on our people abroad. Mr. Wenster as a Lirerary Man.—It is stated that Mr. Webster has been tor some e past, engaged in writing a history of the admimetra- tion of General Washington, that will extend to three volumes. This is a curious occupation for Mr. Webster, and betokens the belief that his life of action has passed, and that a period of medi- tation and literary leisure has supervened. The work will no doubt sell remarkably well. His debut as aliterary man will be Jooked forward to with a great deal of interest. The administration of Washington was different from that of any suc- ceeding President. During his presidency, the two parties were in a state of confusion and agita- tion, and did not d-velope their distinct purposes or peculiarities urtil the second term. There has been no presidency that resembled Washing- ton’s, but Monroe’s, which also presented a fusion of all partiese—trom which, however, sprung the elements of the two parties that have since strug- gled for ascendancy in this courtry. We doubt whether Gen. Taylor’s presidency will present any features resembling those of the presidencies of Washington or Monroe. Gen. Taylor himself, from his lofty patriotism and purity of character, may possess great power and influence; but party spirit prevails to too great an extent, at this day, to expect a season of quiet or repose. The discon- tented and defeated politicians, both Northern and Southern, are commencing a vehement struggle, and they will no doubt present a violent Opposition tothe administration of the hero of Buena Vi Tux Trovs.es 1x On10.—According to our latest telegraphic accounts, it is likely the difficulties in Ohio are nearly over. During the progress of that local agitation, every now and then, we were fur- nished with the most flaming reports, that blood would be shed, heads broken, and that a revolu- tion was certain. We rather think that the mem. bers of the Legislature of that State require blood- letting to a considerable extent, and a few Sungra- dos, with plenty of hot water, would have suficed to restore them better than any of the ordinary revolutions cf the day. They are, however, com- ing to their senses. Cawpipatss ror Orrick uvpgr THR New Ap- MINISTRATION.— We are preparing a list of the nu- merous gentlemen in his vicinity, who may be looked upon as candidates or ffice under the new administration. They are very numerous, and poseess various claims, and degreea of merit. Those having information on the subjret will please hand it im aa soon as possible, so that the list may be complete. We shall deal justly with all of them, and shall set torth their claims aad qualifications with decided candor, Tue Drama ann Daamatio Lrreratues.—We perceive that our suggestions regarding the decline of the legitimate drama, in this country, and the consequent decrease of theatrical patronage, have had some influence with several managers in this city. We find the proprietor of the Bowery Thea- tre using indefatigable exertions to dramatize every thing ef a novel character, as can be seen in the new and beautiful piece, “Boadicea,” which is produced with the most gorgeous scenic effect, Bpleadid dresses, and every other feature that can Bive due effect to this grand historic spectacle — For the last month, the Broadway Theatre has been nightly visited by Jarge assemblages of our citizens, to see the truly romantic spectacle, called “* Monte-Cristo,” which has had a highly success- ful run, and the intense desire to see it still re- mains unabated. Burton, never behind the age, 1s every week introducing something new, and hence hie great succeas, as also that of Chanfrau, atthe National Theatre. But this action has only carried out, in part, our opinions as to the ultimate triumph of theatncal management,—much, very much more, remains tobe done. The respective proprietors must, in order to a successful result, give encouragement, by proper remuneration, to the hterary men of America, to wnte modern plays, which will represent life as 1t 18, andmen as they are. It 1s by the writings of Shakspeare and others, that we are enabled to judge of the habits and manners of the people of their times—then, how much more important 1s it, in our own age of civilization—when events of the most astounding character are occurring—that we should have noted down, for the instruction of generations who will succeed us, all the interesting transactions of eur own time. The whole world seems to be in a state of transition—every empire is being shaken by the thunder-tones of republicanism— battles, unparalleled in the history of warfare, have been fought and gained under the inspiriting in. fluence of freedom, and tyrants have been taught a salutary leceon, that they can no longer trample upon the rights of humanity. How imperative then, to mak the passing events of the time, and the living characters that move and have their be- ing amongst us. These are the points for legiti- mate and dramatic construction, and by properly painting new features as they appear we shall reach the end for which the drama was instituted. In doing this, our own modern speech, or language must be used, and blank verse eschewed as not belonging to the age in which we live, at least for convereational purposes, for unless a camedy be convereational, it is nothing—it 1s even unnatural. There 1s, then, ample national abilny in our own land to carry out this cbject, without going abread for a sup) ly, 1f managers will act wisely in holding out a suitable bonus for sterling talent. Let the attempt be made to write a new set of plays upon national principles, and embracing the conventionalities in our midet, and we promise that both instruction and amusement will foliow-- the proprietors of theatres will be encouraged and rewarded bythe most extensive patronage, and then we shall have developed Inrergstine INTELLIGENCE FROM Bortvia, Peru &c., &c.—We have received, by the arrival of the steamship Falcon, Captain Thompson, at New Orleans, the following letter by the way of Chagres :~- Ista, Peru, Nov. 7, 1848. A revolution has just broken out in Bolivia, in favor of General Belzu—the ex-President having fled to Tacha, alter a severe conflict, in which a number of lives were lost, leaving the former Commander-in-Chief, and President, pro tempore, of all Bolivia. In Peru we are all quiet, although there 18 much dissatisfaction among the lower order, as General Castilla, the President of this rhc has made himeelt very unpopular. No doubt a change will soon take place, ug there are several candidates ready to take advantage of the first outbreak. The remains of the late General Gamarra, ‘ex- President of Peru, were shipped from this port on board the Peruvian brig of war Gamarra, on the 3d inst, and are uow on their route to Callao, wher ce they will be sentto Lima,and interred with all the honors due to a person so distiaguished. He died on the field of battle, on the Isth Nov., 1841, trom whence they have been taken. ‘ The markets of Peru are badly assorted with goods, except grey cottons, which are very abun- jant. [From the New Orleans Mercury, Jan. 91 From a gentleman arrived this morning from Cha- gres on the Faloon, we received the Valparaiso Neigh- bor. of the 20th of November ‘The California fever rages at Valparaisoand all Chilla seems en route to the gold region. The Neighbor as The Congress of the nation is still in session in San- tisgo. From Copiapo reports have arrived of great discove- ries of mineral wealth Istely made there, of both sliver and gold. The Mercurio publishes a letter detailing the richness of the ore (seven Ibs of gold from seven arrobas of ore.) and the prices, which are certainly surprising. The same jetter tien adds. which is wor- thy of being noted, ‘there discoveries. inatead of pros. perity have caused forthe time real injury, for bseides tekivg away all our ready money. they have given rise to unvumbered law suits. so that the extraction of this very riches it thereby prevented.’ ‘The geand attraction, however, of late weeks, has been California This isthe El Derado of avaricious expectation The news comes that $40 000 are taken out daily from the washings there. Such tidings turn tome beads hitherto reputed sound. The m ore volatile and floating votaries of luce are on the move, or rather on the run. for a.apot where the acquisition of wealth can be effected with auch facility From thir place several veaseis havo railed alrenty and others are to go. Of all nations some are go og forth. It ie raid as many as 400 passports have bien taken out already. The wildvst expectations are en- tertained. Honvuras ann GuatrmaLa-—Files of the Be- lize, Honduras, Gazette have been received to the 28th ult. Advices from the terior are very un- satisfactory. Further insurreotionary movements have occurred at Salama, and the whole country thence to Guatemala, is in a disturbed and unsafe state, In Honduras there has been a change of government, and Omoa 1s now in possession of Senor Bustillio, as commandant. Yucatan. —We have received advices from the intenor of Yucatan, via Bacaler, which represeat the Indians as again in the ascendant. Several towne have been retaken by them. It 18 also stated that if they succeed in retaking Ticash, now clorely besieged, they will at once preceed to attack Merida —Observer, Dec. 9. Our advices are to the 11th inst. The siege of Tekak and Sotuta, by the Indiane, had been aban- doncd, in consequence of the advance ot the American volunteers and Yucateco troops, who had also retaken Peto, and were rapidly advancing on Tohosuca and Bacalar. Bait ov Paotection Fink Enoine Company No. 6.— The members of Protection Fire Engine Company gave their annual ball, at Tammany Hall, on Tuesday well arranged, and the room prevented a remarkably pleasing appearance. Tne ladies were, for the most part, tastefally dressed and exbibited a degree of ratisfaotion with the ourreat en- joyment of the evening, which was charming to con template, It wane privilege to attend this ball, The nt me, who for years ba’ quitted themselves diy in the performance of thore arduous, though hu- mare duties which olve upon all members of the fire department, oume together to irdulge in the popu- Jar erjoyment of the season; and the bright eyes and rmiling faces of t for part enongh how woman esteoms the actors in deads of di ing. wherever they areenacted. The members of teotlo often been prais d for their f individual bravery hae been All thse things are stored fair. 1 recollection of taelf im the look of esteem and sppreciation which be seen apen the counte- nances of the fair an they were led to their m the floor by their partners for the set. All men present were im ball room costume, ox- im Thumb »f « fireman, apparentiy 1d who wore a firem: 10% ad evidentiy gaged in the sports Il the pirit of an adept. The dancing commenced ataneariy hour aad was oon od with bardly any intermircion until midnight, when an Intermission took place, allowing time for posed of, the order of the b noed hour of whieh came round before ths finale was played by the orchestra We bellevs the committee were vary wall satieBd with the result of their labors, performed by aNo 5 up inthe minds of them seemed to evin arr op the 4th inet, in the reven: outter Walcott, trom Mobile, Celebration of Frankiin’s Birth Day—Grand Printers’ Festival, The New Yor Typograpbical Soolety celebrated their one hundred and forty-third anniversary of the birth dey of Benjamin Franklin, the patriot, philoso” pher, and prim er, last evenirg, at the Colireum in Brosdeay, by apprép-iate literary exercises and a splendid supper, At seven o'clock. the hour fixed for the exercises te commence, we found the large and ‘ommodious room of the Votiseum filled almost to overflowing with the members of the Typogpapbiecal Soolery, many of whom brought with them their wives, daughters. and female relatives, composing seme of the wort handsome and henutiful Indien of the city We could not help aheerving on taking « anrsory gianoe atitbe gentlemen sesembled. that very faw of them, indeed, had reached their three score and tem—in fact. to appearances, not more than one in fifty had atteined the age of fifty—thus showing what is known to be a {wot, that printers. asa ty. ere shorver lived than af any other profeerion. ba in Pri it ot the roclety, Mr. Charles MoDevitt, yresidad at the literary ex soon after tahiog erolnes; his seat, Dingle’s Brars Band ed an overture, which was ripe Dy the ringing apes following ode, which wae compeved Yor the ocrasion by Mr. Bayard Taylor: — ‘The thuvders of » might May drown the vice ofthe past Bi ou, the Printer and the Sage, Shalt speak thy wisdom to the last, ‘The power to stay the fleeting thought, Unto thy bend early oe ‘Till, with the mind’s quick lightning fraught, It learned to fetter that of Heaven. ‘The page. where, by the Printer’s art, bee: ade, jer wire sword from land to lend, They beth ral! work from age to For god or ill man's will rablime-t ‘The fiseh of thought on many a p ge, The lightning-throb out epending time! Mr Ctarrox delivered 1he anaual address, which was received with marked eatisfa He traced the rise ‘end progress of the Typogi for which it was formed a: dition, who presided over and were connected with the asso- cla‘ion ip its early bistory, bat who have years since deen gathered to their fathers After the band bad played another piece of music, Mr Tuomas W. Rennerroited » poem, written by Vir. ‘Wm. 0. Bonrne. After whish came tl It traced the character of frauklia as and patriot, from his , when be sdventured upon the wid out obart or compass. to the time when he ood age. regretted by the world. wortby of the oooasien, and conferred ore: e Society, The exercises were finished by the choir singing tbe following od O’r Reason’s dim clouded heaven, The potent genius moved aublime, Along the centuried courre of Time Save bere and there a mirty ray, Tbot twinkled torth the boundless cope, "The mental skien in darknets lay. ‘And slept beneath. the oberub Hope. ht ol athe sphere— Reversed the wheel «of moval nieht. ped the demon oharioteer. je called !— From out the sullen vast The intellectual lightnings oan0.— Swift to their mghty waster passed, And stood revealed In tongues of flame. They bow their homage,— Here we sre !!? As unto each he gave commend,— ‘There to tiume the inlen And thore to light the Then broke the day, 0 | Beneath the night of moral gloom, And warmed to life and bloomthe Vind ‘An epring awakes from winter's tomb. Vioegerent of Omnis: ale ne ‘Winged I'ke the four faced Cherubi: ‘To guide the car of moral dey :— Roll on, roll on the burning wheels, Ye epirit tongues your fires impress, ‘Till earth, with all its household, feels The hallowing influence of the Press, After the literary exercises were concluded, the com- pany adjourned to an excellent aupper, which pared for the occasion, and which was done ju by all who sat at the table. When the cloth was removed, the following toasts were drunk :— agg tre Franklin—His birthplace belongs to Ame- rica— services to humanity-and his fame to all age The Press —It ex presses truth—ro presses error—im- preeres knowledge— aud op-pressen nage ‘The President of the United States —His proudest Utle is—tbat whiod makes him mightier than monareh —the rervaut of free roversigns the Propli American Literature- Yet in its infanay —but trea- sures already garnered bear evidence of what may be expected from ite maturity he Inventors of Printing—Trath’s trustiest cham- pions—ruperetition sold them to Satea—knowledge Tedremed thom—humanity has crowned them with un- 4) ing fame. The Constitution of the United States—Th anchor of political and religious liberty —the g: of a free prose, The Typographical Profession—The pulpit, the bar, the stage, and the healing art, have all drawa from its ravks some of the brightest stars which grace their galaxy of genius. The Stars apd Stripes of the American Flag —Like the rainbows and stars of the firmament—they are hows of promite and light# of liberty to the whole world. Tbe Electric Telexrapb— highway of thought trovgh the a'r. Frov*'m ocuzhr electricity from the olonde— Morse bas chained it to the car of the press r Guest joomed to our we extend to them a» cordial greeting. eerie Our Sister Societivs—Laborersin the same ineyard of benerolenoe—sowing the seeds of charity and love, aud watering waste and barren flelds—they are known, “by thelr nunte.”” Our Sister Arts—We would engrave them on our memory, and bind them in our affections Pabliebs The agents through whom authors gain immortalit; nd printers materiality As their mutual interert ie the success ofall, let their golden rule be, * Help ene another? Education—The twilight that ushers im the rising sun of liberty. ‘oman—'Tis woman alone, with a firmer beart, Can se0 all the joys of life depart, And love the more, and soothe and bless Man in bis utter helpivssaese. ‘Wo. C. Bavant, Erg , and other gomtiamen connect- ed with the daily f the ety, in response to the toarts, delivered appropriate apecohes, which were re- ceived with a gcod desl of appiause. The New Orleans sere: re volunteered their ser- vievs on the occasion aud sung. in excellent style, the following. composed by George P. Morris, Keq:— ‘THE SWORD AND THE STAFF, don the age; Time baliow'd memeut Of those whe have ri The roeptre from battle was won; 2 of di Upon it we - 'Twas never surrendured, Exorpt to the free: While fame olaims the hero And patriot Thels names to ombia a history's No ous rae iil liberty board, Thyn Frenkitn's ota guarded By Washin; word. After the ceremonies of the aupper were concluded the friends and guerte of the society mot ta the Ae. were introduced te each other ures of th ug. was s beantifal y oylinder pi latest Invention It attracted a qood deal of atten, 4 wan minutely examined end liberally praised company. we whole, the festival was well gotten up, and Well carried out, The party adjourned at a | fe hour, all seemingly much pleased with the festivities of the evening. Iowa ~The Legislature of the State of Towa 19 in session. The report of the Aaditor presents some facts which show that this infant commoa- wealth already poesesses solid elements ot a pros- perous maturi ‘The naureg (acccraing to about $15 000. ‘The toilowing a ™ of leno 2216704, their $*081 608; value of tow $2.00h £19; value of capital $046 917; ‘value of mills aieuutactories, distilleries cording machines and tan yards 4237 656, horses over two yeare old 27.440 j Mant oattle over j, sheep over six | 388 ; hogs six months i Pleasure ourriages 5,298, watcher 9.112 value $36 721; fae ferten 83. value $4696; all other personal property over $100 $110 417 ; value of goid and silver cole and bark notes fn nerua! poseemsion, $183,424 ; amount of Doten, mortgages, ko. $401,808, aluation of taxa’ the Asreasors’ property in lows, Feturna for 1848) amounts ear $3,000 000 more than in 1847, t important items ; ~ Acres lve with imprevementa, lots and imorovementa, employed ta matcheadise AProIntTMENTs BY THE PuRsiDRvT, by and with the advice and consent ot the Senate.--Johu B. Weller, of Ohio, to be commissioner for ruaning the boundary line between the United States and the republic of Mexico, under the 6th article of the res ith that republic, concluded on the 2d of February, 1648, in the phice ot A. H Sevier, who was nominated to the Senate, and nas since died. Josinh A Noonan, to be deputy postin: P fki Wisconsin, from avd after ‘ebr wer of Mu. 16th of + 1849, when his preseat commission will ~ Samuel W. Rogers, to be deputy postmae ter at Quincy, LUlineis, his commissions tor the Pita tans 30th Juue, 1848, having exceeded 000. ‘Theatrical and Musical, Bowsar Tuzatas Boadicea”’ is still as attractive asever, and though it has now been played every eve- ming for nearly two weeks, we should think it will have ® much longer run. Our thestre goers are fond of show, and in this piece they have it in full perfestion, es the various combats, processions. ko , are all maneg- ed in the most brilliant style In such pieces there is Bot much room for any great display in the way of act- py as the briillancy and the all the rest of the piece ; still, in ‘ Bosdices.”’ we must sey, the various actors snd actresses have done much to make the pirce as popular as it ia by the very excellent manoerin which they perform thelr parts will be played again this evaving; and the Lees will also repest their very extraordinary performances, which have been 69 much admired during the week We can beartily recommend them to the attention of the public The very amusing piece of Love’sStrate- gems’’ will also be played. Baoapway Tuearne.—The dress circle and parquet— the family circle and upper tlers—the gallery, and every nook and cerner in the house, were crowded to excess lest evening. “Mon‘e Cristo” wan again ra- pested; and, though in its fourth week, the astonisking success that has attended ite production here, would seem to be on the increase. Critioiam has been almost exbausted as to the admirable manner in which this grand speotacle has been gotten up; and it would be an injustice to Merers Lester and Dyett not to atill award them their due meed of praire for their superior acting in the parte of Dantes and the Abbe Faria. We are, indeed at a lom—and we cantidty admit it — to add any thing in addition to what we have already potioed in relation to the admirable manner in which this beautifal pieee has heew presented here; and it would be affectation net to declare our sincere convic- tous as tothe grand and imposing style in whieh the whole hes been brought out from the commensement It still promiren to draw fall houses. We wish it every success. Every one should see this spectacle before its National Tueatar.—The continuance of the same ploces, night after might, at this house, is the best proof f the very great favor with which they are received, 2d shows how well they hit the public taste, and at the same time renders it unnecessary for us to dilate at any length on their merits; suffice it to say, that no theatre could go on more enugly and profitably han the National does under the able mana rement of Chanfrau. We trust that when the pr-sent aucoers- 10) run sball heve terminated, that we shall once more fee More on the stage; meantine all his patrons must feel pleased at the way he caturs for their amusement. To-night“Wacousts.” the “Olvmpte Davils.” and the TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, THIRTIKTH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasninaron, January 17, 1849. ‘The Senate coonvened at 12 o’olook—the Vice President in the Chair, who ealled to order, BILLS PROM THE Ho: ‘The Clerk of the House appeared, and delivered va- rious bills passed by the Heuse. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS. Several memorials and petitions were presented and referred. FILO? BILL. ‘The | Mi fa relation to pilots was taken up, and om motion passed over, in consequence of the absence of Mr. Dix. AEDUOTION OF POSTAoR, Mr. Nites, of Conn, according to previous notice, moved toteke up the order of the day, which was the bill for the reduction of portage. which was agraed to. The bill provides for the establishment of the fol- lowing rates, vis:—on letters mot exneeding half ae ounce. and for all distances. pre-paid 3 nants; and if not pre-paid. § cents; and for all drop lettara For newepapers of one ounce in weight. over 50 miles, one cent; under 60, balf acent: daily panare same rates allowing an ounce and a hi for all foreign let- terr.15 cents each The bill abolishes the frank: vile, The Jetters of mambers of Congress, a exceeding one ounce. on pnbito business. are to paid for out of the contingent fund. Public doou- menta are to go free, an no! Aareat variety of amendments were offered, aud many of them agreed to, The amendment exempting exchange papers, waa adopted. Mr Unprrwoop. of Kentucky. offered an amendment autborising the Judge of the Supreme Court te receive business communications free. Mr. Foorr. issippi, obtained the floor. aud judicial letter writing, and said thet'the propensity to write letters was beanming too great. A Judge of the Supreme Court had desnended from his high station to erter the political arena. and had pub- Mehed various letters designed for political «fect. He said that when the Comoromise Territorial Bill was nl ment on the All this be had done for political affect on the appreaching election, Mr. Foote spoke for about 16 minutes. and denounced In the severest terme Judge McLean, fo whom he referred, for particioating in political controversy. He alto took onestion te ridicule General Taylor for what he denominated hie t for writing letters. Int" wraDRpers, Dewn faroe of the “Swiss Swaine.’ will be enacted Of the two first we can but ray all who have not as yet seon them. ought to do ro without loss of time; the last fece ine mont laughable affair. aod Chapman's act- ing in it, as Swig, is » most rema kably fanny affair. Bunron’s Treatnx.—Last evening this theatre was egain well attended to witness the new piecs called the “Haunted Man.” in which Mr Burton gives the audi- ce @ specimen of his truly superior genius, in the comical obaracter of “Tetterby & Co" This plece is one of the best got up at this theatre for some time, on each night of ita performance it appears new pointe, xpd attract more attention. Take it altogeth faa very good piece, antshould be sean by all lovers of fun. The “Enchanted Isle,’ as usual, went off with much applause. and the ning’s per- formance copoluded with the very laughable farce of ~Jobn Jones.” To-night Mr Burton takes his at, when, no doubt, all bis friends will muster and give him a bumper Benertt or the Porx Treatne Batiet.—To-morrow (we hope it will be remembered.) a benefit for the late Park Theatre bellet. who, in the recent confls- gration of that establishment wore deprived not only of their situations, but their wardrobes, is announced at the Chinese Assembly Rooms The committee is compored of gentlemen of high standing; the arrange. ments are designed with skill. and the object {terlf, meritorious as it fe, will no doubt command a cordiat co-operation from the community in general. American C ‘The crowds who aro vightly at- the extraordinary feats of eq stablishment. give the best testimony that could be required of the excellence of the anter- taipments. Lest night the splendid Chinen fentival, comprising the whole troupe. Sppropriate costume, was presented The beautiful display of horsem: ship by Walter Aymar, the performance of Vir §: and hie talented obildren. as also that of Master Her- pandes. the fighting ponies, the puailietio ancount the fearful and brilliant evolutions on the flying cord, and the elegant performance of the dauning horse, with mavy other moveltien. formed a combination of attractions which afforded the wost unhounded gratl- fication to all who witnessed them ‘The provrietors of this place of entertainment are determined to sus- tain the reputation they have acquired since their ar- rival in this city. Cunity's Minstaecs will give a first rate programme this evening; and as they are in full feather now-a, days, with their veines in the mort tuaefal condition, Sheir various musical iustrumenta in perfeot order, and thelr audiences always ready to applaud, it is no wonder they go on as well as they do, Tux New Onreans Seaewavens, with all their solen- tife Italian trille; their extra touchse on the boner; their beautiful baliad singing. and the splendid playing on the violin by Young Ole Bull, are delighting thelr large and fash! audiences nightly. This evening they will give fine concert. x Museum.—A visit to this extensi museum is one of the most interest of parsing a few hours of the day or eventog It is open for exbibitien all day, from 9 A.M, to 10° M. Hear Cune.—Thia celebrated tight rope d taker a bevefit at Burton’s Theatre, Chambers 5 on Saturday evening. Tue Honnstooxs,—' t concert of these artists will come off on Saturday evenin, next. : bape Aiea til 8 Matai Irish comedian Ty rive im this , after a it - fessional tour. is ep Augen mest Dratu or Con. Georae Croonan.—This distin- guished officer died last evening, from the eflects Of & disease resembling cholera, which he suffered to Temain on him for near two days before oalliag in meaioal assistance He was attacked on Saturday, but pra no heed to his complaint until toward noon on jonday. when his symptoms became eo distressing that medical aid was eummoned. but no relief could be hed from the most ekiifal and considerate treatment. He Hogered till nightfall, in the perfeot porsession of hin fa When he telt the band of death upon him, be gave directions as to the disposition of his body, with the greatest calmness, entrusted various motrages with surrounding friends, and loved his ayes fore Colonel Croghan was the eon of Major Wil- m Crogh n of the rvoiutionary war His mother the sitter of the crirbrated General George Rogers lark, who overran the Nerthwestern [erritory dariag the stroggle for American indepeadence, and achieved for the United States the title by conquest by #hich that immenre tract of country. now aundivided into States; and teemiag with thrifty and bardy popule- tion, became a part of this coafederacy Both upon the father and mother's vise be imerited the blood of the revolution. Upen the breaking out of the last war, Colonel Croghan entered the army At the early age of nineteen he made the galiant defence of Fort San- dusky, By this brilliant feat he insoribed his name pon the scroll of fame He» married and resigned his commission shortly after the pence But during the administration of Generel Jackson, he retaraud to the service with the commission of fospeotor general. which was tendered to bim by that illustrious com He held this cffice up to the time of nia death was in bis fif-y-ninth year, and waves b-hind hin a wife and family It waa scarcely hoped that he woald live had beard euch sounds long Ofthe pact Towards evening h ments wasted. He atr York City Guard. Capt Moarate, arrived aton on Monday moraing The population of Lanosater, P: en increase of 4,000 in nine years The population of Peoris, Iilinole, is 4.643, A bill wan introdaced im the Keatuoky Legit changing the name of Letanas Mans.eus Semeog Branch Young, to Henry Young. A eoasible change at, The landing of the piigrims of Maryland ite of the ce r i nearly 13,000, Zz enti be oele- ement, in y #0 the 10 h of May next, uader the of the Philodemic Soolet; ees ety of Georgetown (D. The river at Pittaburgh rose ten fee! night last. A flood was apectees enya A olll has been brought forward im the New Jersey Legirlature, to incorporate a society to be cated the Newark Orphan Asylum, composed of thirty ladies. Kiuk committed by blowing bis bri Jebn R: was ki on the 12th inst., at Savan- nab, by being run over by a train of cars on the rail- road, The tel hio line between Bangor, Me. Jobn’s, N.B . is nearly completed. Patrick Ready, at Formoy, Pr: drove bi Thongs fire, he three children, om he had looked up im it. were buraed to death Mr. J. L. Judson, of Albany, bi is nkufil fractured, on Tuesday, by falling on the {oe in the street, ‘was tripped up by @ boys aleigh During the year 1548 there wore 11 346 deaths, 6 267 marriages in the State of Massachawtte, Of 600 horse thieves are sald to be quartered ww Grove in the State of lilinois. Two of the gang have been arrested, Over the Brookline ( Mase.) Branch Ratiread, daring the last eix months 0° the year 1818. there w veyed 112768 parrengern; and over Milford Railroad 24.9.0 parsengers, 10000. present population of the olty of Pertiand is of wr OOFFAEDO: itors, came in for a full share postponed, when motion adjourned, House of Representatives, Wasuinoren, Jan. 17, 1849, ‘The House convened at noon, wi the Speaker re- sumed his seat, Prayer was then offered up by the Rev. Mr. Gurley, and the journal of yesterday read. les, lies over, ABOLITION SLAVERY IN THE DIG CT OF COLUM: Mr CouutreDresented arerolution of the Legislature of Ne York. for the sbolition of slavery in the Dis- trlot of Columbia, which was ordered to be printed. REVENUE LAWS POR CALIFORNIA Mr Jones offered a resolution tn extend the revenue Jaws over New Mexioo and California, and establishing San Francisco asa port of entry. Laid over, REPORTS PROM COMMITTERS The Sreaxcr announced the firet thing in order om bis table to be reporte from committonn Several reporta were here made, among which was one by Mr. Smith. of Connectiont. Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Relations, who reported tha Se- nate dill of last session. for arcertaining and payiog tl olaima of Americave agaivet Mexico with au amen ment. which wes ordered to be printed and referred te the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Josera Ro Ixaenso: sald that be wished to offer an amendmentto the bill at @ proper time, and which he wished printed Some other bills were reported, many ef which were unimportant, There wasone granting » pension te Mr Pavton, @ wounded soldier, which created eon- siderable discussion. Mr. Wextworru, of [linola, lectured the House for staving off all claime ov private bill days. CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION BILL On motion of Mr. Vixton. of Ohio. Chair Committee on Wave and Means. the Honse resolved ite felf into a Committee af the Whaln on the State of the Union, Mr. Smith, of Indians, officiating ax Chairman, matic approoriation bill, eration being the mileags of mem of Congress, the disou-rior of which consumed nearly the remainder of of Peunsylvani ro on. of benck, of Ohio and Mr. Lahm, of Ohio; while others spoke in oppost ion. Mr. Scnencx’s amendment allowing each member $2000 ralary and 10 cents per mile fur travelling, was adopted, Amendments on other subjests were then tak 4 and considered. when the committee rose, reported Progress and adjourn New York Legisiature. Aveanr, Jan. 17, 1849. SENATE. BILLS REPORTED To incorporate the Albany Morchanta’ and Mechan- fos’ Ineurapce Company. To authorize Williamsburg to raise money to pay ite debts. SROURITY IN THE PURCHASR OF MORTGAGES, Mr. Boxer’s reeolution. instructing the Jadiclary Committee to report what legislation was neoossary to seoure purchasers at sales on the foroclosure of mort gages, was adopted. was adopted, . CHEAP Postage, The House resolution relati dboentn m relative to cheap postage was The Senate then covourred in the resolution abslish- ing pre. payment for transient papers, Pending & discursion on tha second reading of the reaolution relative to the reduction of postage, The Senate adjourned. IN ASSEMBLY. BILLS RERORTED. To confirm the eleation of Mr. Peck as County Trea surer of King's county. To extend the collection of the taxes of 1848, to the Ist March. 1849, which was subsequently passed. THE CHARTER OF THR WASHINGTON MONUMENT Asse oration, The bill to amend the charter of the Washington Monument Asrociation in New York, was taken up and passed. The amendment requires that the Trug. tees shall publish § smi annual atatement of ite atfaird, BILLS INTRODUCED, To Inoorporate the Kniokerbooker Bank for Savings, in the city of New York, To authorize the railways to carry fresh provisions and live stcok, free of tolls. The debate in the Committee of the Whole, on the Dill to authorise Boards of Supervisors to correct olert- bein in election returns, and to Hmit the padi cation peat fea tg Rotioes to t Tne An ate ess of New Orleans, Bavtimone, Jan. 17, 1860, Advices from Now Orleans state that business of all kinds was reviving in that city. The Picayune calls ‘upon the absent citizens to return to their homes; that all danger from contagion was at Parapecenta, Jan 17, 1840, There were only twenty-eight cases of cholera in New Orleans on the 1( th inst, New Congressman frum South Carolina, Battimonn, Jan. 17 1940, Colonel MoQueen has been elected to Congress from South Carolina, in place of Mr. Sims, deceased. Mr. Cilfford’s Return to Mexico, Bautimonn, Jan. 17-9 P.M. Mr. Clifford, the United States Miutster to Moxieo, ealled from Pensacola in the stoamer Waloott, on his return, to attend to the duties of his office, afver a brief visit home. ‘The Ohio Difficulties Once More in a Fair Way for Settiement. Co.umnus, Jan. 16-P. M, The Joint Select Committee (from both Houses of the Legi iT) appointed to examine the returns of the Governor's election, have placed them in the ands of the Seoretary of State peaker of the Senate, This will undoubtedly settle that diMoulty, New York City vuard, The Now York City Guard ha: ateat recep. Uon im our elty to-day. Several military corps pa- raded, numerous cellations were so, They started for home at 8 o’oluck thin The Steamer Urus, Bartimone, Jam. 17, 1849, ‘The steamer Orus, from New York for Chagres, pat into Naseau, N. P, on the Sth inst, for soiled for her destination the following day, coal. She