The New York Herald Newspaper, January 20, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau sta. JAMES GORDON BENNIET?, PROPRIETOR, THE DAILY HERALD.— lwo editions, 2 conte per copy— annum. Lhe SURNING @DIZION te oudtisied at wielock A. M.. ind distriuted before breakfast ; the APLER EDITION can be hud of the newaboya at} oclocle P.M. THE WEEKLY HSKALO, for circulation on this Conti nent, is published every Saturday, at G% eents per copy, oF Birr annum, for cireul ition im Rurope, and prin'ed in rench and English every m ril steam pa ket day. at 6 conte per copy, or $4 per annum; the Latter price to include the post- “ALL LETTERS by mail, for subscriptions, or with adver- tlsements,to be post-paid, or the postage will he deducted from VSTRETE Soxemponvuncn contawtng important ewe, gatlelied Soe ice Gutireer of tha world; of used, will be THs! "3, (renewed every morning, and to be fethe marwing and ‘@fterneun editions, )at reasonable written in plain, legible manner: the proprietor ‘errors in manuscript. 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MUSICAL BALL, 699 Brosdway—Txx Hounsrooas' Fane was Conoznr. New York, Saturday, January 20, 1849. Extraordinary Characteristics of Socialism in France. We present our readers with some extracts from French and English papers, received by the last steamer, (and which will be found in another part of to-day’s paper,)jwhich give, in aclear and ua- mistakeable light, the characteristics of socialism, as they are developed in France. It will be seen ata glance, that the disciples of that echool, both male and temale, present a spec- tacle which should act as a warning to the peo- ple of this happy country, not to favor the introduc- tion of such a system. It cannot be denied that the socialists lent their aid, in a considerable de. gree, in the revolution of February; but on the other hand, they were at the bottom of the sangui- nary insurrection of June, which deluged the streets of Paris with human blood. Because they did assist in the revlution, they considered that they, above all other classes of the community, were entitled to the benefits which it might produce; and because the provisional government did not submit to their dictates, they sought to put it down by physical force. The recent Presidential elec- tion in that country has, however, demolished them; for the votes thrown for their particular can. didate, Raspail, show that they bear only an insig- nificant proportion to the whole population. Now, the socialists of Paris are the sources from which socialism has been introduced into the United States by Albert Brisbane, Horace Greeley, and their coadjutors. Messrs. Greeley and Bris- bane, however, cannot go the length which their brethren socialists in France do; neither can they develope or publ:sh their secret views and ultimate purposes so freely as their brethren in France, be- cause public opinion would not tolerate such absur- dities. They confine themselves to talkidtg about conomy and the rights of labor, slavery emanci- ation, association, and such things; butif they ere tolerated long by public opinion, we have no doubt their doctrines and movements would soon ge as far as the socialists of Paris do. Weare not afraid, however, that socialism, to any extent, can long prevail in either the French or the American republic. The recent election in France has reduced that class of people to a very small and insignificant faction. In the election tor Novel Adventures and Expeditions to Oall fornia—Financiers and Feminines—Pro- gress of the Mania, Expeditions and adventures to California are increasing on all sides, One of the most cu- nous adventures mow going out there 18 a very admirably engraved paper currency, which has been got up under the particular menagement of Mr. Beach, formerly ot New Jersey. Perhaps he may have heard of the Plainfield Bank. We have in our possession an onginal of one of these one dollar bulls intended to be issued in California, or perhaps in this city, payable at San Francisco. The following isa copy of it Aen emeneeees Ni tart 4 No. VIGNETTE. } l REAPERS REPOSING, : i t { Gold tn the distance.” j i | : i eran nate * 3 f For Valwe Recewed, I promuse to s : te i : : 3 pay the bearer at sight, $e : HE | ONE DOLLAR in Specie. #3 H : at $ 2 | 84N FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. ha H : | HE fi as if § ie B13 ,ONK g Sanascene This bill, in ite execution, surpasses the bills of the Plainfield, Lehigh, and other bank bills of similar novel character, which were once circu- lated so extensively in this credulous commuaity. We understand that 4,000 of these bills were sent out, a few days ago, in the Apollo, and a still larger batch 18 preparing to go out in other ves- sels. One of the company of these financiers went out himself in the Apollo, for the purpose of set- ting the new concern to work at San Francisco, This is certainly a novel species of goods and mer- chandize to send to California. It is not exactly sending coals to Newcastle—it is something more astute, and indicative of a higher order of genius in finance. We have no doubt it will succeed much better than similar financial expeditions in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. The only extremity to avoid 1s Judge Lynch and his jury, who exercise tremendous power in Cali- fornia, and will retain their power for some time to come. If the new financial expedition to San Fran- cisco does not conform exactly to its ‘ promises to pay,” Judge Lynch and his jury may render a verdict against them, beyond even that which Judge Oakley and his jury lately gave to Mr. Thompson, in Wall street. As every thing in relation to Californian emigration must be interesting to the pub- lie, we give, without further preface, the following letter, from one of the first who was seized with that epidemic in this city, and who, members of the National Assembly, the socialists succeeded in sending several of their leaders to that body, Louis Blanc and Proudhon being the most conspicuous. The former of these, however, had to fly, in consequence ot his connection with the insurrection of June, so that the latter is the sole representative of socialism now in the Na- tional Assembly. The career of this gentleman, in its absurdity and inefficiency, resembles in a remarkaple degree that of the distinguished social- ist in this city, wno, by a similar freak of destiny, ‘Was sentto represent this city in the tail end of the present Congress—we allude to the Hon. Horace Greeley. It is a remarkable fact, that in personal appearance, the Proudhon of America and the Proudhon of France resemble each other to an extraordinary degree. We see, in both, white sandy hair, short breeches, an old coat, and the other outre attributes which characterize both of them. The great bulk of the popula- tion of Paris have been relieved the tur- ther progress of socialism te any great extent. In fact, instead of. exciting danger, it creates and stimulates laughter and amusement; and one of the most remarkable dramatic pieces of the day in Paris has been founded on the doctrines of Proud- hon, which has been dished up in such a shape as to call down popular applause of the most vocife- rous kind, at one of the theatres in that city—that in the Piacedela Bourse. Proudhon, who, as we have before stated, in his outward appearance and habiliments, represeuts the sole representative of socialism in the American Congress, is exhibited te crowded audiences, amidst bursts ot laughter, every night. The danger, therefore, that might be anticipated from showing up the atheistic and atrocious doctrines of Proudhon and his coadju- tors, as we find them represented in the extracts 8 past undone. ‘Tue Crr¥ Taxes —Mr. Whiting, in the course of his remarke to the jury, while summing up the Ro- maine will case, stated that the income of every man in thie city owning real estate, was taxed from ten to twelve per cent; and added, that those who owned unoccupied lots up town, would, in the course of a few yeurs, 1f their lots rematned unoc cupied, find themeelves on the bankrupt calendar To illustrate, or rather prove, this fact, it was only necessary to refer to the files of the United States District Court, and ascertain the numbers who had been compelled to take the benefit of the bankrupt act in consequence of the sale of their property tor the payment of taxes. The truth is, said Mr. Whiting, that for the last fifteen or twenty years, each party, a8 it came into power, vied with its predecessor to see which would be most corrupt and extravagant in promoting useless and unaeces- sury jobs, to give them en excuse for taxing their fellow citizens. Tux Groncia Gory Mixes 1N 1833.--In the year 1883 an extraordinary manta raged ia the United States for digging gold in Georgia. The gold mines of that State are situated about 180 miles from Augusta, the capital of Georgia. We are now preparing to publish ina few days a@ very curious and unique descr ption of the operations apd ecenes of that year in the Georgia diggings.— They were furnished to us by @ gentlenina who was present on the spot. These scenes will give the public an idea of the morals, manners, ond accomplishments of gold digging vachiug, gambling, dancing, diivking, fighvog, and digging, will all be found mixed up together in somewhat equal proportions. It will be 1 starting description Tut Sreamsmie Unreen arates was to leave Havre on the #ih inst. She is, therefore, dae oa Monday or Tuesday next, and not to-day by this time, is probably on his way up the Paci- fic. JamesGrant, the celebrated Figaro of Ana street, writes from Chagres to a friend, in this city, in the following strain :— New Gasnava, Chagres, Deo, 29, 1848. Dear Dan :— lembrace this opportunity of sending you this scrawl. We have just this moment arrived, after a pleasant passage of eighteen di all in excelent health aod spirits. We have got a great many passengers going to the gold diggings; but, I think, | have got the best of some of them, as regards tools for working the gold—so youcan judge by that how [ feel. We drank your ealth on the 25th, with all the honors—three times three, and three more; and, on the Ist , I have got asil- ver-top to do it with at 10 o'clock; by that time [ will be ona donkey, God save the animal. Just think of it, Dan! I can give you no account of this country as yet; bat you will hear from me at Panama, and every time a chance comes in the way. It is hotter here at preeent than I ever felt it in New York on the 4th of July. That is all at present. T remain, Dear Dan, ‘Truly and faithfally, until death, JAMES GRANT. N. B.—Dan, the way 1am writing this scrawl is on the top of Hersey’s hat, and the sbip rolling from side to side—he holding the ship's lamp for me to see by Let melkhow how the shop gets along. I hope Gus ts well and doing well. I wish yous happy New Year, and o great many ef them—as many as you wish—that is the sincere wish of your most obedient servant, JAMES GRANT. Jim Grant was among the first infected, and will probably be one of the first of the recent emigrants atthe gold diggings. If any one has a chance of becoming a millionaire, he stands about the fairest of all. By-the-bye, we perceive that one of the letter writers from California, a Mr. Koozer, whose letter appeared in yesterday’s Herald, tella his friend in Boston, if ever he thinks of emigra- tion, to “bring his wife along with him, for a good wife is the scarcest article in California.” Now, as most of the emigrants who have lately started for that region are yourg and enterprising men, and few of them married, we thiak the best shipment that could be sent hereafter to the gold diggings would be a consignment of young ladies, and as the demand, for some time, would be pret- tybrisk, there would be an excellent chance for clearing off the ‘upper shelves”—all those of a doubtful age, even verging to and perhaps inclu- ding a large portion of the old maids, The quantity of flour, beef, mutton, pork, and eatables and wearables of all kinds, that are going there from all parts of the world, will, in less than nine months, reduce the price of living 1n Califor- nia to as low arate as in this city, if not lower. This circumstance, then, taken in connection with the riches of the mines, and the scarcity of the ladies, persuades us that twenty or thirty car- goes of unmarried women, reaching the El Dora. do of money and men, in six or eight months from this time, would be snapped up with more avidity than a similar shipment from England was, in our early history, by the settlers in Vir- gintia. The rape of the Saoines would be nothing to it. The Rev. Mr. Colton, whe 18 now wading up the shores of the Sacramento, and exploring the ravines of the Sierra Neuvada, would make more by marriage fees, if the unruly Christians would only wait for the ceremony, than he could ever do by gathering the raw material. Why don’t some of the respectable matrons of this city get up an association to fit out an expedition of this kind? Generations yet un- born--and who, unless this takes place, may for evermore remain unborn—would bless them orthe good work; and all the gold in Calitor- nia would not be an equivalent for the heartfelt gratitude and thankegiving which woxld be given them by the unhappy bachelors in that region, for such an unlocked for and incalculable benefit. Are there no Christian men or womenjthen, in this vast metropolis, and in this benevolent country, to fit out such an expedition? Abby Folsom and Lu- cretia Mott, where are you? “ Rights of Woman” advocates, if you have no sympathies for the suf- ferings of the male monsters—who, you say, have been weaving their chains round you, since the year one up to the present time—have you no feelings ot compaseion for the thousands of your own sex, who, by a little of that eloquence which you have been hitherto expending to no purpose, might now be put ina fair way of obtaining happiness and husbands? Should Lucretia and Abby, contrary to our ex- pectation, turn a deafear to our appeal, we call upon the free soiers to take the matter up. This isa mode by which their favorite theories can be carried out more effectually than if they should go on blustering for centuries at their public meetings. An emigration of this kind to Cali- fornia would soon make it a territory—and, as Buneby would add, “ a territory as is a territory,” —and the further agitation of the anti-slavery ques- tion would at once and tor ever be put an end to. We call, then, upon all matrons and speculators, «rights of woman” women, and “ rights of man’, men, philanthropists, and free soilers, of all classes, creeds aud parties, to eet on footatonce amovement of thie kind, It would far transcend, in its impor- and eff | tance ta, the expedition of the Paritans im the Mayflower, upwards of two hundred years ‘ago; and when Plymouth rock, and all its asaocia- tone, aie forgotten, the ‘temre expedition to Cajiforma would be handed down to the re- tuclest posterity as the greatest eveat of modern civilization Tue Usury Laws —Tar Last or tax Moutcans. —A movement has been made in the Leg:slature, at Albany, to modify, to a certain extent, the existing asury laws. The best movement would be to repeal them altogether. The usury laws are contrary to the epinit of the age. They belong to those bye- gone times whenit was believed to be the province cf government to regulate every species of indivi- dual enterprise and competition, and to allow free action to no undertaking or business that was not. previously sanctioned and stamped with govern- mental approvel. Why should the usury laws be still permitted to remain on the statute book? The Legislature might as well put a price upon eggs and butter and fix the price of beef by the pound, as regulate the interest of money or its value between man and man. All that goverament has a right to do, is to legalize the medium of exchange, to coin gold and silver, to make them of a certain quality and cha- racter, and guard against all attempts to counter- feit them ; but to leave everything else to the rules of trade ard commerce. Usury laws are a species of old-fashioned social- ism, equally as bad as the new-fangled brand of the present day. They ought to be abolished alto. gether, and every borrower and lender of money permitted to make their own arrangements according to their own wants and inclina- tions, without the interference of governments or legislatures. Tue Granp Fancy Batt at THE OpgRA, A Granp Fancy Fai.ure.—The grand Charity Ball, got up by the exclusives of the Opera Committee, has turned out as we expected—a decided failure. We find the following curious account of the affair in the Evening Mirror, a journal that did all it could to make the ball a bumper:— Fancy Daxss Baut at THe Orena Hovse.—We have neither the time, space, information nor inolination, to enter into a minute description of this gay an brilliant fére. It may be eaid, generally, that it quite eolipred all former attempts of the kind in this city, except in one importent particular, vis. as to the number of those who took active part in the festi- vities of the occasion: and tl thousend dollars in the house, a expenses, the decorations having cost at least fifteen dollars. But ti we must admit that everything, ro far as the prep: tions were conoerned, reflected igheat credit on It was no fault of his that the house was so chilly and thin; but it was a very grand mistakeon the part of the commit give up the whole management of the affair to the ast d most exclusive aristocrat that could pos- been selected from all upper-tendom. of one mani therehad been acommittes of fifty, collected from of fashion in this, and the neighboring cities, though the tickets bad beom as high as twenty dollars. as many 1¢ house could accommodate; ve been “merry as @ marriage t deny the presence of a great deal of beauty and splendor on this occasion; but it was like the cold glitter of icicles, and e" brink from contact. Even the co: Who can resist destiny? According to this ac_ count there could not have been 300 persons pre. sent--others say that only 17 solitary “lookers on in Verona” graced the gallery. This failure, and public condemnation, arise from the unpo- pular system on which the Opera, and opera society, have been constructed and conducte No exclusive clique of fashionables, iding to superior rank, and looking down on ( t of the community (which are as good as ) as the canaille, can existin New York. All pectable social circles in this city are equal to other. The Opera Committe have led Mr poor fellow—sadly astray. Macreapy anp Forrest.—We see that an at- tempt is being made by some indiscreet triend of Mr, Forrest, in one of our local prints, to revive the dispute that took place recent- ly between him and Mr. Macready. Such & movement 18 exceedingly foolish, aad much to be depreeated. The matter has now been disposed of on both sides of the Atlanti® and any further revival of it would, we are sure, be as disagreeable to the two great actors themselves, as 1t would be unpalatea- ble to the public at large. Mr. Forrest and Mr. Macready have, each of them, a number of ad- mirers of their respective styles of acting in both countries, and every one capable of judging is aware that each of them has faults and excel- lencies, both as atragedian and aman. Noone, we are quite sure, would be more ready to admit this than the actors themselves. Instead, therefore, of fanning the flame of strife, and perpetuating the unpleasant feelings that have arisen between them, from professional rivalry, and probably from mutu- ally misconstrued motives, it should be the object of the admirers of both to put an end to such an un- seemly contention, and to unite again in the bonds of friendship the two greatest delineators of tragic character of the present day. They should them- selves set their faces against these intermeddling busybodies, and pretended friends, who would keep up the quarrel and widen the breach between them. Movements of Individuals, The following arrivals were registered yesterday at the undermentioned hotels :—Awerican—J. Shilton, Boston; J. C. Sergeant, Philadelphia; C. Rockwell, do.; R. Stockton. New jurdsek, Baltimore; Portland; W. ton, Philadelphia; 8. Wilson, Portland; H. King. Georg’ —J Beldwin, U Michigan; H. mond; H. W. Kentucky; ti; H. Breton, ky; J. Loekwood, E. P. Sarfora, do; FE. Lowring, do. M. Lea. Connecticut ; , Charleston, Ca) ide, USA; W Hayes, do.; B. J. Rttiog, delphia; M. H. Blair, do; &. B, Bigelow, Boston; Capt, Coppee, U.S.A.; R. H, Hayward, Buffalo; E. Babcock, Rhode Ieland. From Jamaica.—By the packet brig Glamorgan, Capt. Focke, at this port yesterday, we are in re- ceipt of Kingston. Jam , papers of the 19th ult. They ere filled with matters concerning the affairs of the Island principally. The Journal of the 16th ult., # —Welearn that Captain Dixon, of the bark Fame, which arrived here on Fridsy last with a detachment of the 2d West India Regiment, from Sierra Leone, re- ports that when he loft that piace there wore eleven undred Africans who had been set at liberty, but they positively refused to come to this island, stating as | their reason that there was no encouragement for them here It is considered that the minds of these people have been greatly biassed by the African imal- grants who have returaed to Sierra Leone from this country. A elaver, with seven hundred Africans on board, was captured on the river by the Dolphin; five hundred were at once sent to Sierra Leone, snd the remaining two hunared were till on board the same Vensel, and would be also sent to the same plac twenty-five of them died on the paviage. The Fa brought 122 soldiers of the seoond West India Regi- ment. under the command of Lieutenant George.— Balt, American, Jan 19 A letter dated Pernambuco, No- ys" With much paia we in- in # disorderly state erable for: PernamBuco. vember 24, 1848, form you of this province bein; The insurgents are assemble within ten miles of this city, thi destruction to all who are opposed of the governme: and well intentio: ed tack that mey be contemplated bj agitators who now b penly a Fire in Wartuam.—A fire broke broke out last night in the grist and planing mill, in Waltham, oa the line of the Fitchburg Raiiroad, ocoupted by Mor- riam, Tozier & Co, whioh occasioned the desteaction of that establishment, and of several other build- ings. ‘The mill building was valued at $5,090 or $4 000, and the stock, machiuery. grain, &o. will bring up the lors to $7.00. Insured at Salem for $3,600 A large two story building. owned by Robert Murray, and ceoupied by ® Me. Townsend as a store, ands tmall dwelling houre attached, were entirely destroyed, Lora $1,600. The shop of J. A. Mason was also burat Loss, in tools, &e , $400. The pioture frame establish. ment, ocoupied by O, G. Barry, war barat, Stock and tools paved, A building ccoupied to store cotton warte, in the yard of the Boston manafacturiag com pany, took tire from the flying cinders, and was #atirely consumed Two or thres wood cats standing oa the track of the Fitchburg railroad were burnt, -Sostun Traveller, Jen. 18 ‘The raceipte of breadatuffs at Boston, by water, since Monday morning. pave been 5740 bareeis four, 506 hays wheat 16.773 bushels aod 784 racks corn, and 120 bushels cats; and by Western Railroad, 456 barrels flour, Bowsar Tusatax.—This house has been very fairly attended every eventog during the week, with “Boadises,"’ livelyfarces, to complain of any lack of certainly are as clever and agile gyma ever seen perform, and must have practised much to attain the ease and dexterity which they display in their feats. This evening, Lavater Lee wi.l overlwap ‘all his previous fests. as among others he will do the following, vis: a double leap somerset over twenty- four men with fixed bayonets, over two banners of great height, threugh two small hoops, throagh « balloon on fire, during which @ voiley will be discharged from the muskets as he flies over t! If all this is not enough to satisfy the greatest craver after the wonderful, we do not know what will Besides all this, H.C. Lee and the charming young Eugene will go through thelr extraordinary feats on the globes, & 3, “Boudicea,” and the farce of “Naval Engagements,” will form the rest ef the bill. Noone newd beat a lors how to spend his Saturday evening pleasantly, Broapwar Tukatan.—The fourth week ef the ex- traordinary “run” of the splendid spectacle of Monty Cristo” is now at its olose, and still the anxiety to witness its numerous beauties snd attractive features, would appear to remain asstro1 it was in the early production of the piece, when it was put upon the stage in all its freshness and originality. Tne state of the weather, last evening, did not deter its many admirers from crowding the house to excess in all available places of accommodation; and, notwithstanding the extreme severity of a “hard fro: night of its introduction upon these boards, has the houre been filled t The obaracters of Abbe Faria, by Dyott, Dantes, by Lerter, werg sustained with their ususl ¢ off with suco Ing source of attraction, in this most fashionable and popular theatre, for some weeks in addition, in our city. ‘Momte-Cristo”’ is decidedly the best got up 9 of its kind that has been prepared specially for the stage in th! Natiowat Tuxatax.—The Indian drama takes well at this house, and Scott, by his able personation of Wacousta, the outcast white man become an Indian chief, has added snother successful character to his long list of excellent ones. Mrs, Isherwood has appesr- ed to great advantage in this piece; her acting as Oucanaste is very good ; she delivers the la: oof the part without any affectation or overstraini: after all, we take it, is the great secret of g ‘gott! Mrs, Woodward, as Mire. Holloway, also acts weil ; despair of the wife at the execution of her husb. well pourtrayed by her. Mrs, Chapman and Miss Gordon, likewise, are entitled to much oredit for their erformance of their parte. “Wacousta’? will always popular, as it has an interesting story, great of character and incident, and the s and beautiful. To night it will be pi farce of “Me. and Mrs. Whits," and ¢: “Joan of Aro.” W. B. ein the firet hapman, the ex Little Miss Carline will Burton’s Turatar.—Again Mr. Burton was visited with @ well filled house; and well he may, as this thea- tro is now completely obtaining s firm feoting with the play-going public, and deservedly so, as Mr. Burton is capable of establishing a public place ot this descrip. tion, being ever on the elert for new and attractive pieces, and talented actors to give them the proper eflect. The “Haunted Man” was played again with much effect, and met the admiration of the delighted audience. Ti Enobanted Isle” was also given ins janner which entities the whole company of perform- rato great credit. The n given by the der, Mr. Loder, was very g ntertuinment concluded with a “Bottle of Champagne.” which raised the spirits of the audience, and resulted in rounds of applause. To-night the farewell Herr Cline, the celebrated rope-danoer, will agroat Dill is offered, and much talent have volunteered their rervices on the occasion, A crowded house will un- doubtedly be the result, Cunisry’s MixstReis will to-day give two perform. anoes, and as # Saturday afternoon treat for the little folks ‘no greater one can be furnished by parents then teking them to these concerts. The burlesque operatic chorusee, songs, characteristic dances, Ko., which they introduce. are all of the latest Ethiopian fashion, and cannot fail to please all, both young and old. New Onteans Sexenapens.—Saturday has again come round, and these philosophers are on had with their afternoon concert, which they on this day, in addition to their ueual evening one; thi those who do not wish to expose their families tothe night air, will to-day be able to gratify them with « visit to these famous singers, without such exposure. Their programme for both concerts is excellent. Cuinese Museum —The Emperor of Chins would be quite astonished were he to Know how completely all the great features of the social and domestic life of his subjects are displayed to the outside red barbarians herein New York, at this splendid museum. Com- petent judges state that a more thorough insight into the manners and customs of this remarkable people could not be given than is to be had by a visit to this exhibition. The Monplaisir troupe are at Cincinnati. City Intelligence, Tue Weatner.—The weather in the city, for the last two 8. has been dry and cold; it en- ing it moderated considera! nd bid fair for a warmer day or two before we have another north east storm, which is generally the result of a change from extreme cold, to sloppy, foggy weather. There were large quantities of floating ice in both rivers yesterday, par- Ucularly at the flood tides. Orxsina « New Metnopnist Cuvacn.—The new Methodist Episcopal Church in Thirtieth street, be- tween Eighth and Ninth avenues. will be opened to- morrow. Bishop Janes, Rev D. Stocking, and the Rey. Dr. Scott, will preach on the occasion. Police Intelligence, Caught at Last.—About seven o’clook last evening, & respectable looking man was brought into ths sixth ward police station house by one of the policemen, charged by @ man of equal respectability, with being drunk and disorderly, and breaking something like $20 worth of decanters, wi 4 looking glasses, not counting the am pilt in ths Onslsught. Thefcharge was preferred before Acsista: Captain Gardner, who asked the prisoner his name. This request the prisoner demurred, at first, to give, by tating, that he wished to address the Court and per xplanation. The captain told him e hance to do that before the magis- tr g, but that, at present. he must and give his name, “ Well, thea,” said the prisoner, “if | don’t give my name, [ suppor it will be » contempt of Court, so | had better give My nam ‘aled Weeks. [ belong to Jampica, Long Isiand, hope the Court will dval lightly with me ” His name was then entered on the boo! \d the com. plainant gave his name as Thomas Johnson, thavit was time that @ stop was put to thy getting drunk, going around, and smashing stroying property; but he was willing to withdraw tl rge, provided be would pay the dameges he hi ‘his the prisoner refused to do; therefore the in of police detained him in the might be a joke pl end this Charge of False Pretenc of the lower police, arrested yesterday, two men, by the names of Benjamin Levy and Leon Goldsmith, on —OMoer W. H. Stephons, warrant issued by Justice Bleakly, wherein they stand charged with sclling 20,000 segars to Mr. Joseph Barna, keeper of the Apollo, im Broad way, for whio! paid $350. These segars were represent y 0 cured to be according to ti ple sho: instead of which they were all of » very {oferior quaiity, and not worth one-balf the money paid for them. The case is now under investigation before the magistrate, Robbed Female —A geuteo! looking man, calling himself George Smith, made ® complaint yesterday, before the magistrate at the Tombs, seting forth that he had been robbed by one Caroline Knox, ef $33 50, under the following circumstances. It appears from the fecte, that Mr Smith, with friend, was accosted in the street by two young women, on Churaday night; he (Smith) accompanied Caroline toa house of disre- pute, at No 1 Benson strest, and hie friend took the other ; not long were they in the houre before Varo- line, by the way of @ joke, picked up the vant of Mr. Smith, which contained in the pocket $33 50, ran out of the room into the atreet, and forgot to return, and the other ran off in the same way with $7. from his friend. Mr Smith, wishing some redress from his wrongs, applied to ex-officer Stokely, who, with the ald of officer Stephens, arrested the two women at a house in Elim street, where the officers likewise arrested o ies man called Wm. North, a companion of Caro- ine, On whose person was found some $30 in bank bills, $2 of which was ideatified by Edward W Shaffer, of 167 Fulton street, who paid vir. Smith that money, with other bills, the same day. The evidence of guilt being rather clear against Caroline and her man William, the Justice committed them both to prison for trial. Charge of Libel —Offloor A. M. C. Smith arrested yesterday, a man by the name of George A. Schirpf, on 8 warrant issued by Justice McGrath, in which be stands charged with writing and publishing, in the shape of @ Dandbill, certain libellous matter contain. ed therein against the character and reputation of E L_ Szadiosky, residing in Marray street. The magistrate held the accused to bail im the sum of § to answer the charge. Court Calendar for This Day, Common Pieas.— 41, 343, 345, 40, 45, 63, 87, 91, 0, 109, 127, 185, 139, 195, 200,’ 211, LLL, 147, 131, £77, 184, 186, 207, 241. Tue Weatier ano tue Harnor.—The weather ia now Very vid, and there must nave been much loss And great distress Among versois maxing the coast for ube past week The Robert B. Forbes lefe this mora- ing at five o'clock for Ho:mes’s Holo, to tow ap the robooner Abbot Lawrence, disinastud | There are seve: fal veseels below wanting steam, aad thers is no doubt great suffering amONy Macy rmall vosnHis fa the lower pay, and on the coast -- Boson Tran Bonaparte Joyoe and aman named Powell had a cute throat fight, near Dixvilie, Ky., for a quart of whinke s, Joyee was killed, the ocher haying cut the jagalar vein ut the third attempt, TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. THIKTIMTH CONGRESS. BECOND SESSION. Wasuiwcron, Jan, 19, 1849. Senate. The Senate met at noon, as as usual; prayer was offered by the chaplain, and the journal of yesterday | was read. After the transaction of some unimportant business, the bill providing for the establishment of a TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT IN MINESOTA, was taken up, and discussed by Mr. Douglass, of Iili- nois; Mr. Butler, of South Carolina; Mr King, of Ala- Dama, ond Mr. Dodge, of Wisco Dill was read a third ti id passed. REDUCTION oF rostacE. On motion of Mr. Nixes, of Connsotiont, the bill providing for a reduet of postages was taken wu; Several amendments were proposed. among which was one allowin, spapers to be carried the distance of thirty miles from the place of publication, free of post- age. This Lh eras? was discused by Mr. Niles, Mr. Hamlin, Mr. Allen and others; but no doecision was made, and the subject was postponed natil Hoatey, Some time was devoted to the ceusideration of pri- beac bills, after which the Senate went into executive sestion. House of Representatives, Wasninoton, Jan. 19, 1849, After the members had assembled in sufficient oum- bers to form a quorum, and the chaplain had performed his duties, the journal of the previous day’s business was read and spproved, caLiPonsia GoL, Mr. Dixon, of Conneotiout, offered @ resolution in- structing the Judiciary Committee to adopt measures to prevent the transportation of California gold to foreign countries for coinage. The resolution was adopted. THE PAPERS OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Mr. Munrnr, of New York, offered s resolution, which was read twice and referred, proposing to purchase the papers of General Washington. TRE PosTaGR BILL, Mr. Goaarn, of Virginia, made an ineffectual at, tempt to get up the consideration of the postage bill; but gave way for the consideration of verlasting PACHECO SLAY: rE, which was, on motion, tal Mr Too! of Georgia, being entitled te the flor, earnestly {some the merits of the case. He ssid that much misapprehension had prevailed with regard tothe character of the case—that neither party, in point of argument, were entirely right—tnat a ques! wholly foreign to the case had been brought ry discussion, and so much dwelt upon that it prevented aclear understanding of the just position of the onse. He then proceeded to produce precedents and authori- ties from previous actions of Congress, to show that the claim of the heirs of Pacheco was correct. Mr. Dugan, of New York, obtal the floor, and ingle polnt adduced by Mr. Toombs, the previous question, which was tained. ‘The quostion ef reconsidering the bill was then put, and decided in the affirmative —yeas 106, nays 92. The bill, on motion. was then put on its final pas- sage; and the main question, as amende voted on, and decided in the affirmati nays 94. Sothe Pacheco case has bee! posed of, at @ cost to the government of at least $10,000. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THK DEPARTMENTS A communication was received from the Post Office Department, showing the amount of money necessary to oarry on the department for the next year. Also, a communicatio ry War Department, giving the d number of clerks employed in the partment, with the amount of salary to each—both of ich, on motion, were or BOARD OF CLAIMS c Ho resolve itself into Committees of the Whole on the State ef the Union, which was agreed to, Mr. Burt, of South Carolina, officiating as obairman. Mr. Conn, of gia, raised a ipoint of order as to what bill should be taken up. Mr. Rocxweux then moved to take up the bill pro- viding for the establishment ofa board of commis- sioners to rettle claims against the government. This question was taken by tellers, and decided in the affirma! Mr, Rocxwe.t rose and advocated the bill at length. He said that every other civilized government settled those claims by a board of commissioners. When be had concluded, the committee rose and re- ported progress. ENROLLED BILLS. | of the Factory Rioters of Pitts- burgh, «ec. P, o, Jan, 19 1849, The courts have been ocoupied the past week with | the case of the factory rioters, Seveuteen bave been on trial, Eight men and five girls have bee: vieted, and four m en uitted. The markets are unchanged. ‘There is nine feet and ao half of water in the channel. Burning of the Steamboat Northern Light, &c. Cincinmats, Jan, 19, 1840, The mboat Northern Light was burned to the water’s edge last night. No lives were lost, fortunately. The loss is heavy. The river continues to rise, and is seven feet highee than at the laet report. The markets are without change. ‘The Cholera and its Effects on Business. New Onceans, Jan. 16, 1840. The deaths in this city, during the last two days, amount to 73; 40 of which were from choleca; not- withstanding which, business has become quite aotive, without, however, any obange in the leading artio! of produce. The Steamship Falcon, New Oaceans, Jan 16, 1840. The steamship Faloon sailed from this port on the 18th inst. for New York, with a fair amount of freight, | #nd s moderate number of passengers. Court of General Sessions. Bofore Jaden Daly, Aldermen Downing and Dodge. J.B. Phi ips, Enq, Assistant District Attorney. Jan. 19.—Triak for Grand Larceny—The “ Touch Case?’ Resumed.—The prisoner, Charles Haight, took his seat by his counsel. Jonx Parser, recalled and cross-examined—My attention was called to this matter about a week after it occurred, by officer Norris; [ was not aware of the occurrence until then; the woman that resided in the house was known as ™: Haight; saw her go into the house with other men, at different times; saw her ofte: go in with provisions, in the mornin; fter seeing the ‘affair on that evening, {quenched my light, and went into Mr. Robinron’s room; he told me there was a rob- bery committed; Robinson and myself had s quarrel in Haight’s room on one occasion. The Prosecutor was recalled, and examined by tae Assistant District Attorney, in relation to how he put by his clothes, ite said, I put my clothes onthe chair by the woma: Ds. Cross-ezamined—1 swore to the original affidavit, and ed it ‘Isaac Newton;’’ my name is not te ‘em known by another nam ras ki before under the name of Newto: I did not speak to officer Norris on have spoken aboutit (Question objeo 7 for the prosecution, on the ground of its irrelevancy or incompetenoy.) Counset ver Derence contended that, inasmuch as the cutor had affidavit, which admittedly b fictitious name, and deliberately, ad when it became ap) wi ras not the fact, it was competent for the defence to show such te of facts as would go to test the amount of el mp to which the witness should be entitled, now upon oath. Counsg. vor Prosecution replied, contending that nothing could be introduced affecting, or at all refer- ring to conversations had with the Chief of Police be- fore the swearing of the affidavit. Counse. ror Derence again replied, and remarked that they could, under the circumstances, prosecute for jury. Sonne ruled out this part of the testimony as nxss, in continuation—I live i Wi lived in Rochoster. Placed the money in tl book on the 9th December last e PI in before { left home; put the $800 together in one pool (Witness here underwent a long oro: mi- nation, but nothing material was elicited to shake his direot testimony.) Joun Monan, tailor, residing at No. 25 John street, testified that he often eaw the prisoner in the house; he bebaved like any other mam; knew Catherine ‘Weod and Mrs, Haight Orvicen Nonnis testified he attends the Chief of Po- lice in his office: knows all the parties referred to her. arrested Clara Wocd in Laurens street, a few doors re Prince streeta; rrested Haight at No 25 John Was acarpet on the room, bed and be: The Speaker signed sundry enrolled bills, old trunk at foot of the bed, a stove, DEFICRENT APPROPRIATIONS, fo or three coats, and some cooking ustensils in Mr Vinton, of Ohio, reported back the bill providing |. small pantry; ther@ were some mall holes in the for deficient appropriati for the psst fiscal year, | doer of the pantry; Where wi bolt on the door; with the Senate’s amendments, which were agreed to. | also counted five holes in the door—(small holes, , on motion, the House adjourned over till (to- morrow) Saturd New York Legisi Ausany, Jan, 19, 1849, SENATE. ARLIEF OF RUTHERFORD STUYVESANT, Mr. Fine reported in tavor of the bill for the relief o Rutherford Stuyvesant, COLLECTION OF Taxes For 1848, Mr. Gevpes reported in favor of the bill to extend the time to collect the taxes of 1848, FILLING THE SITWVATION MILLARD FILLMORE 18 ABOUT To VACATE. Mr. Wiixins, from the majority of the Judiciary Com mittee, reported a bill authorizing the Governor to fill vac jes in public offices, excepting those whose eleo- tion has been provided for by the 6th article of the con: stitution. ‘This bill is reported to meet a vacancy that will be oc- casioned by the retirement of Millard Fillmore from the Comptroller's office. Mr. Wi.xrns said that the Commissioners of the Code would report chapter providing for the filling of va- cancies in public offices. BOAKDS 00 SUPERVISORS, Mr, Frovp offered @ resolution to inquire into the expediency of giving the Boards of Supervisors power to fill vacancies accruing in the offices ofcounty clerks, sheriffs, coroners, treasurers, superintendents of the poor, &c.; which was adopted. ARRESTING FUGITIVE SLAYRS. A debate from up on the bill prohibiting State ofi- bee from aiding to arrest fagitive slaves escaping from service. Mr, Fow.s and Mr. Frorp supported the bill, Mr. Jonnson opposed it. The bill was finally Isid over. COMMISSIONERS OF PLEADINGS AND PRACTICE, Mr Wiixins. by consent, introduced @ bill to oon- tinue the Commissioners of Practice and Pleadings for two years longer. "After which, the Senate adjourned. ASSEMBLY. THE BROOKLYN CONVENTION CHARTER, The House was in debate all the morning,! until near 12 o’olock,on the motion to print and refer a remonstrance against an enactment relative to the Brooklyn Convention Charter. The petition and remoastrance were ordered to bo printed. REMOVAL OF THE POWDER MAGAZINE IN NRW YORK, Mr. Paacey presented s memorial for the removal of the Powder Magazine from the Twelfth ward of the city of New York farther up on the island. RAST RIVER SAYINGS BANK, A bill was reported to amend the oharter of the East River Savjnge Institution. REPORT OF THE INSTITUTION FOR THR BLIND, The Secretary of State seat in the annual Report of the Institution for the Blind. SUPERINTRNDENTS OF THE Foor, A bill was pasted to extend tho time for the Saper- intendents of the Poer to take the oath of cffice, THE DIVORCE Laws, &c Notice was given of a bill to amend the Divorce Laws and, aleo, of & bill for the protection of appre tices and operatives in factories. RLECTION OF POSTMASTERS. Mr. Burton laid on the table resolutions relative to the election of postmasters by t! rt LOOKING AFTER THE BHERIFY. Mr. Parer offered a resolution, requiring the sheriff of New York to report the number of sales made under mortgage foreclorares; the fees rece! the amount of m ‘is hi the Whole, and took up the bill declaratory of the time of paying or meeting drafts or bills drawn payable at sight, nadia favor of allowing no 8 of grace on h bills. A long debate ensued on the merits of tho bill. No question was taken. The committee then rose and reported progress,when the House adjourned. Milness of Mr. Cathoun, Wasninoton, Jan. 19, 1849, Mr. Calhoun was seized to-day with another fainting fit, in the Senate, much similar to the one of yester- day. He was immediately conveyed to his lodgings, Medical gentlemen do not consider his life in danger, Later from Mexico. Bautimone, Jan, 19, 1840, Advices have been reosived in this oity from Mexioo, by the way of New Orleans, to tho 25th of Decamber The government is reported to be much embarrassed. The Indians were committing all kinds of outrages— killing and plundering with the greatest impunity, while gange of Mexican robbers were committing de- predations in defiance of the polics. Congress was ordered to meet on the Ist of Ja but fears were entertained that thers would not bea quesum, notwithstanding there would be a fine imposed of one hundred dollars on all absentecs Later from Texos, Ganrnston, (Texas, Jan. 8, 1849, The 6th infantry are enosmped at Victoria, Two more deaths bed occurred in thelr ranks, aad ifteen are on the cick list, about the si: of a small pea)—took two po out of the hol the hinges of the door were oiled; looked round the room and saw nothing elee; arreste, prisoner in this room; and on the way to the police office, he remarked that “This damned b—h hed done all this, whom he had cleared out;’’ he had « Boston play-bill with him at the time, and felt reluo- it up; thie was near the Park theatre, ined. ere was @ washetand in the je time; was present when prosecutor made lavi present when he spoke to the Chief (The affidavit was here put in; it was taken in the handwriticg of the clerk, in the office of the Chief of Police; this affidavit of the prosecutor was here read, detailing the facts introduced in evidence, and was signed * Issac Newton.””) Counset ror Derencr here declined to open his cas and stated that they would rest their defence on t! affidavit just read, which was signed by the prosecator, under a fictitious name; his oross-examination before the Mayor and Mr Mateell. it appeared. was also in the name of Isaac Newton; this, he contended, was fs and left the proseoutor liable to the charge of perjury; having excepted to some of the rulings of the Court, he intimated that they had @ desire to examine the Chief of Police, which they expected to be beable to do. Joun R. Woon. policeman. produced the bolt, which had been placed upon the closet door, and Officer Norns identified it. The case stands adjourned over to to-morrow fore- noon, at eleven o'clock, United States District Court, Before Judge Betta, Jan. 19.— Geo. W. Stotesbury, libellant, ve. American ship Atlantic, her tackle, ¢c.—The libellant in this case on the 4th of August, 1845, shipped on board the Atlantic as @ sailor before the mast. on » whaling voy- age tothe South Seas, to receive 1-225th part of the proceeds of the voyage. On the 17th of Maroh, 1846, ‘as the vessel was running into port at one of the Sand- wich Islands, the libellant was aloft, making the stud- ding sail fast to the maintop sail, when thesecond mate ordered the yard to be hoisted; 1n doing so the libellant fell by the main hatch, breaking his thigh and foot, his wrist and two or three of hisribs. He was sent on shore, and put into hospital, where he remained for nearly two years, and was finaliy sent home in the game vessel as ® disabled seaman, and now sues the ship for bis 225th par of the proceeds of the voyage, and the expenses incurred during the time he war oon. fined in hospital. The owners insist that the accident to the libellant was one of those casualties over which they had no control, and whioh, according to the rnle of maratime law, annulled the contract betw: the libellant and the owners; and they contend that the proceeds of the voyage ought not to be held rosponsi- le for the accident which befel him Taoey further contend that lib-iant was legally discharged by the American Consul at the port where the accident hap- pened, and sent home ae a diesbled seaman, which exe Onerates them. Judgment reserved, Cirenit Court. Before Judge Kidwards. Janvany 19— The Romaine Will—John Doe os. Rich= ard Roe —This cause wan given to the jucy this eve. nivg. atter avery able charge from Jndge Edwards, The jury are direoted to bringin # sealed verdict to- morrow (this) morning Law States Surxeme Count. Jan. 17.—Wa. rrell, Esq , of South Carolina, was admitted torney and counsellor of this court. No 3). EK, etal., plaintiffs in error,vs M. Wilson. The argument of this cause vas commenced by Mr. % ©. for the plaintiffe in error, and continued by ag Lawrence and Badger for the defendant ia Inteiligence. The Unitrd States store ship Suppiy, for sea at the Gosport Navy 15th proximo for the Brazils, diterr il ab od thenos to the VMe- ean. taking stores for the squadrons o The following is @ list of bor officers nclair, jieut commanding; Cooper ing railing master; Ashton Miles, acsistant surge Chas, Wo We Joba D I orms, deorge H. 6: Waltor Jones, passed mid DG captain's clerk newly appointed Charg passage in this verse! —__._. Mr. Editor:i—In, consequence of the pubit« cation in the Herald of a statement rolative to my arrest, { + lek the public to suspend ite judzmont in the ovae till a fall inves tigation ia held, ____ JOAN A, LAFORYR Gold Pens.—Persons going to California should take with them one of pa BA Kicnslion Gold Fees, which are warranted to wear five years: are por ad ti or Staal convenient, aad will outwosra cargo of ¥ _ only by B. EB. WATSON, 15 Wall ot, If the Bulb ts not entirely Destroyed, the oan be re-produced by Hiil's JnSalivble Oaguent it will pre ATA). ard if existing chonve the dtoa dark hie Fad LOA dL ad heir moi nd glosay, ve el ped faces or hands ds au table fair Chtter, vee anet en leche The National Police Gazette contains Ma- Jachi Failen’s letter from on bo srd the steamer (sth the gold digging», dated January 4, 14, off Uoail og ® Breplite descrip ion of tho rowae that voournd datiog te Cue <b> buamer Was on fre, Judge Daly's charge to the jury ia Fowler cons, on prostitution in New York Fu! Hyer's last exibition, previous to hisaremt fight, All inal, aa wousua ly rich number—everybody sould read i, Fur tale everywhere, Rabinen rutetion of ub Bathe »t th and bot eale iF, at Dos browne oneements to the public to ten! Viet ment, Comfert ang elogance are as We! feniden ta, they w mobpersable to Lealih. We know of io sued splendid esa ment nce worthy «f the patr nage that him hitherss «te fo neoful an onterpriso. Hot, showor, and topid bathe ate tn tidotes to dtsenne, California and All who want bats for hs—The acknowledged ree ot, Leving, and Tee} 1d Carlton Ho (ong oly noeds aug uiw in a ,