The New York Herald Newspaper, January 23, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Northwest corner of Fulton and Massa sts. JAMES GORDON BENNE PP, PROPRIETOR. AMUSEMENTS TO1S EVENING. 1Y THEATRE. Bow: Pp I Len's Peas! BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Moxrs-Cnusro. NATIONAL TORATAB, Chatham Square—Wacousra—De- exatap Mii—Haxcurss BURTON'S THEATRE, Chamber street—Gaurren Man— eaux ~Calsronsta Goin Mine, MECHANICS’ BALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cunssrr's 1s. Boavicea -Navat, Bx .poxe—Founpen on Pacts. LIBRARY, Broadway, near Leonand—New On- Leane NADERS. ALHAMBRA, Broadway, near Prinoe—Sanps, Lanr & Co.'s Aumawax Cinous. ZOOLOGICAL HALL, Bowery —Vame Awmuncu & Co's Mzxacmnsr. CHINESE MUSEUM, 539 Broadway—Omtwese Ounsoerries, TABERNACLE, Brosdway Guxe'v’s Gnann Concent. ————— New York, Tuceday, January 23, 1840, Fasmronancx Inrsutaoenor—Te RecentGaann In order, however, to give our readers an idea of —— | which are headed by one from a daily cotempora- Kurop-an [ntelligence. ‘The eteamship United States is im her fifteenth day, and therefore, fully due at this port with nine days’ later news from all parte of Europe. The Administration—The Out-going and In- coming. ty which has made its first dive into fashionable re subjects, it appears that the principal characters by all, The which made a display at that ball, were the highly respectable reporters of some of the Sun- day and Saturday weekly journals, some of the | their applause, how muoh they sdmired musicians from the opera orchestra, one or The conduct of the present Congress does not | two of the artists of the establishment, with seem te command much public respect, norcan we say much more of the out-geing administration of Mr. Polk, with the exception of two or three o his cabinet officers.. Mr. Marcy and Cave John- gon will leave Waehington surrounded with con tempt and detestation. Mr. Buchanan and Mr. a few of the musical critics attached to the opera, and who have beem making a great noise during the winter in favor of Mr. Fry’s prefound genius. We do not see in those accounts that any of those people, who are reported to be fashionable, or leaders of the haut ton, made their appearance | undiminished. Now, we could not adduce any stronger Oczan Stram Naviaation.—We leam that 0 Fancy Bart.—The fashionable world are already | company has been formed in this city, for the aware of the great failure that was perpetrated in | purpoee of organising a line of mail steamships to the recent attempt that was made to get up a grand | rua between th’ farcy ball, by Mr. Fry and his committee, at the Astor Place Opera House. Before the night om, : which the ball was announced to come off, seme | know.of. the geutlemen conaected witli this im- journals of this city, which were in the interest of | portent enterprise,we believe that it will be highly | Accepted. port and Havre, touching at Southampton. The advertisement of the company is tobe geen am another.colwmn.. From what we the manager and of the committee, gave most | succeselul and profitable. The line fis to carry priately reterre eplendid and. picturesque descriptions of what it ‘ne was intended to be, and asserted most unequivocal. } we understand that a portion of the mail money 1s | fo'is¢ Rebrusty.—-Ad ly that it would rival any ot the balls which were | to be annually reserved for the regular payment of given last summer at Newport and Saratoga. {t seeme, however, that those beautiful descriptions were “nothing but leather and prunella,” for a greater failure never followed any attempt to gor upa ball among fashionable society in this city or country. the mail under contract with ‘the goverment, and & seven per cent dividend. Theatrical and Musical, Bowear Tuxatax.—The pleasent little farce, or ra- ther comedy of “Naval Engagements,” commenced th, entertainments last evening. Inthis piece Mr. end Mrs. Gilbert, Miss Taylor end J, H. Hall,enact the Principal parts, and Gisbert, as the irascible but good- the character and cempositien of this grand fancy | hesrted eld Admiral, appears very advantegeously. drese ball, we have extracted from the Sunday journals, and also from some of the third rate daily papers, all the reports and items descriptive im any way of this great fite. From those descriptions, Such characters suit him admirably, and we do not ‘of his line than on Be mw very much a) M4 in his exttaord! Iaary per formances. The Reperennes by both bim aod H. C. Lee, as wellas by the little Eugene, are the mort Ffal that can be imagined. and ought to be seen G. Mre. tifex, whilet pred well, water Lee next strength, grace and agility axhibited are truly . The grand drama of “Boadtoea’’ ne: med, This piece still is most successfal, ang crowded audience testified lest evening by For to- night’s bill, we refer to our list of amusements. Baoapwar Tueatnx.—Last night witnessed again a continuation of the triumph of the “‘ Count of Monte- Cristo,” in am overflowing house, suoh as can only be drawn together on great oocasions, or by extraordinary attractions. This ie now the fifth week of the perform- ance of this beautiful spectacle; the public inte- rest and ourlosity remsins yet quite unsatiated and f, or present any more infallible test of the excel- ‘Walker seem to be the only two that are really en- | there at all, or mingled in the dance or polkas. | [ouctand superiority of any dramatie plece, then thls titled to consideration ; but as far as the present Congress is concerned, it seems to be the worst and most ridiculous body of men that ever aseem- bled together. Public interests, as wellas private, | the whole, it was rather a ‘‘ lame and impotent of the most important character, have been ne- glected by the present Congress, and they have foolishly and needlessly expended their time in nidiculous squabbles about mileage, slavery in the District of Columbia, slavery in the abstract, and other miserable matters of a similar kind and des- cription. What 1s the sum total of all those squab- bles about mileage and slavery in both houses? A loss of character in the estimation of the public, on the part of the members, and the utter neglect of the great interests of the country. We have one of the most valuable regions on the face of the earth, California, requesting ar organiza- tion, and a code of government ; and yet Congress Cannot spage: time from their squabbles about mile- age, to provide for this great exigency, and organ- ize a government fora territory that has mineral wealth sufficient to cause a revolution in the com- merce of the world. We have plans for con- structing railroads across the Isthmus, and a simi- Jar line of communication, from a desira- ble point on the Mississipp: river, through the South Pass, to Calitormia, with all the meansin our power to accomplish such works, and with every inducement to believe that they are fed&ible and judicious; and yet Congress expends its time foolshly, ignorantly, and like a parcel of boys. Such is the present Congress; and it 1s not much better than the present administration is, with the exceptions already mentioned—but the dawn of a better time approaches. We have already given some inklings of the policy and views of General Taylor, furnished to us by our correspondent in New Orleans, and in addition to this, confirma: tion strong as holy writ, from a correspondent at ‘Washington, who has had the good fortune to be permitted to read and copy some extracts from letters from Baton Rouge and that neighborhood, developing the present purposes of the incoming President, who will be inaugurated on the 4th of March next. It will be seen from these accounts, that the mind of General Taylor is gradually, but positively, coming to a line of conduct in opposi- tion to the policy ef the out-going admuinstration, and in favor, not exactly of the old whig policy: but of a stronger and more decided couree of ac tion, 80 as to give dignity and importance to our government. There will be, according to present appearances, many changes in the public offices. Removals, to a large extent, will no doubt be the pelicy that will be pursued. Indeed, many of the democrats who have been luxuriating in office for yesrs past, begin to see the ten- dency of things, and are, in all directions, packing up their traps and emigtating to Cali- fornia, and we should not be astonished 1f, after leaving their offices, some serious defalcations were discovered. We suppose, however, that they will make their deficits all straight with the gold which they intend to dig in California.— There will not, we believe, be any great change im the commereral policy of the country; but there is no doubt that if the new Congress could meet, there would be a distinct and positive line of ac- tion assumed in reference to legislation, so as to avord all waste of time on unimportant points and insignificant abstractions. In this view of the case, we begin to think there will be a strong effort made to call an extra wession of Congrese, so as to remedy the negligence, folly, and absurdity of the present. In two or three months after the fourth of March next, the elec. tons for members of Congress that are to take place could be over, and Congress could be brought together in less than three months fi the present time, 80 as to enable them to agree upon all their great measures in connection with California and New Mexico—measures which will probably be the entering wedge into one of the greatest com- mercial revolutions that ever took place im the civilized world, and whieh will, no d oubt, end in placing the United States and her principal cities at the head of all other countries in either hemis- phere. Umrrep States Senator rrom New Yorx.— Many amusing intrigues have recently been de- veloped in the contest now pending in the Legis- lature at Albany, for the election of United States Senator from this State, in the place of Mr. Dix. We have frequently named the candidates, par- ticularly the most prominent—ex.Governor Sew- ard, Mr. Collier, Mr. Maxwell, and others. In this day’s paper will be found a curious corres- pondence on this subject, touching a letter whieh has been recently attributed to Mr. Seward, but conclusion,” after the great noise and note of pre- paration before the night en which it took place. Hoy singular all this is! What has become of fashionable society? Where was the haut ton? The ball committee was got up under the manage- ment and selection of the Opera Committee and Mr. Fry. They seem to have treated the rest of the world ina peculiar manner—to call them toa grand fancy ball, and not themselves to make their appearance there; or, if they did, to look on in ecldness, and then return to their homes, after turning up their noses for half an hour. There is, however, another and more singular charge brought against the Committee of Manage- ment; we mean those who had the contrel of the ticket department. We are credibly informed, thata great number of those sporting gentlemen, who, mm common parlance, are called genteel gapblers and polite blaek-legs, with their female associates, were actually admitted to this ball, in various fancy characters, and that they took posi- tions, side by side, with the few respectable people who were there. If this be so, it must have been caused by the ignorance of the committee, or something worse. Such a commit- tee were unfit for the office which they held. If such characters could purchase tickets, andobtain en- trance into such a plaee, with the connivance of any member of the committee, it certainly ought tobe known. A search should be made for the cause, and condign punishment should be meted out to those who would ettempt thus to offer an insult to the respectable Jadies and gentlemen who had the courage to appear on the night in question, and who certainly never expected to meet on the same floor and dance in the same dance with those characters who frequent the gambling houses, as well as their male and temale asso ciates scattered through such a city as New York. On the whole, this ball, and the circumstances attending it, furnish a most singular commentary on the confused and chaotic gtate of fashiona- ble society in New York. At the splendid fancy balls given at Newport and Saratoga, last sum- mer, we heard much of the quarrels among cliques about the absurd pretensions of one “set,” and the ridiculous claims of another—all, however, aim- Ang atthe firat position, and none admitting to others such aright. The squabbles and quarrels which characterized the cliques at Newport, were re-opened, it seems, at the grand fancy ball, at the Astor Place Opera House, with ad- ditional pepper and sauce; and, certainly, if those cliques, through their managers, have endeavored to show their want of respect to other respectable portions of society, not actually mm fashionable life, and have gone so far as to ad- mit such questionable characters as we have al- luded to on the might in question, it was a gross insult to those who were present. We think there ought to be a public meeting of fashionable so- ciety called, and measures taken to inquire by what stratagem, or through whose ignorance, these disreputable characters, who frequent gam- bling houses and other places of bad repute, pur- ehased tickets, and showed themselves in fancy dresses at a highly respectable féte at the Astor Place Theatre, which was believed to be got up under the auspices of the haut ton—the very élite. and some of the most respectable people of this city. Courrxsmes or Tux Press.—There are two or three (perhaps more) newspapers in this city that make it a constant practice to charge every im- portant correspondence, and every interesting piece of news, which appears exclusively im the Herald, as a forgery—a fabrication manufactured in our office in thiscity. In these envious and spiteful attacks on us, our cotemporaries of the Expres, True Sum, Globe, and one or twe others, are conspicuous. The intelligence which we first published from Madrid, in Spain, shadowing ferth the commencement of overtures by our govern- ment for the purchase of the Island of Cuba, was denounced’ by Master, Brooks, of the Express, as false, as a forgery, a fabrication; and it has been persisted in to this day, while one of his Washington correspondents, admits the facts before his own eyes, and in hisewn columns—which, however, perhaps he never reads. This might be excusable in some of the disreputable journals; but Master Brooks pretends to be respectable, and has beea elected a member of Congress from the sixth dis- trict of this State, by some strange freak of for- which he has stoutly denied as having been writ- term by him. We give the correspondence for the purpose of showing up the amusiug intrigues which have been carrying on between the whig politicians in rela- tion te the pending election. The letter of Mr. Maeomber’s, as well as that of Mr. Jewell, proves conclusively the truth of the accusation against Seward, who wrote to his correspondent out West, requesting that he should attend to his interest in the election for Senator. Yet this is denied by Seward. The letter trom Mr. Collier, the rival candidate, is quite amusing, from its affectation of friendship to Seward, for the probability is, that both these individuals hate each other most cor- dually, for, generally among rival politicians ot the same party, they have about the same love foreach other which the devi) has for holy water. Butno matter who is elected Senator; probably some good man may succeed. It is, however, highly amusing to witness the morals and political imtrigues of theee politicians, and the despicable tricks of these great men, as they are called in the whig party. Nor can the’ opposite party make any boast; they are generally as deeply tinged with intrigue and deception as the whigs. The devil will have his own Openisa or THe CaNapian Parttawent.—The Parliament of Canada commenced its session on the 18th inst. We give the epeech of the Governor General in another part of this day's Herald, It 1a | a document of considerable interest. ( tune, which gives him some right to be considered 80. His manners as a journalist, eeem, however, to correspond more with these of society on the | Five Points, or with those of the lowest order of Politicians, than with those of gentlemen of educa- tion and intelligence, One other cotemporary, the True Sun, frequent- ly endeavors to cast the same slur on our intelli. gence; but it generally stultifies itself 0 complete- ly, in its own columns, as to eave us the necessity of making any remark on it. It accuses ue of fabricating the correspondence from California which we published yesterday, and goes into a lengthy argument, giving day and date, to attempt to prove the impossibility of our Teceiving any such news from that quarter; while atthe same time, 1ts own columns, under the telegraphie head, contain a condensation of similar intelligence trom the government journal at Washington; thus show- ing that the nght hand of that paper does not know what the left does. In fact, from the rumors which have been recently circulated of a change in its proprietorshid or management, we must ex- pect some such ridiculous blunders. We allude to the story thatacertain chevaher, who was {pr- merly in the train of Fanny Ellsler, in this country, liad become connected in some way with that ab- surd and ainking concern. As to the other paper, the Globe, it is so utterly insignificant as to be beneath our notice. Court Calendar for This Day. Cracurt Count--Nos, 681, 12, 1 4, %, 26, 27, B, 29, 20, 31 era ae No doubt those accounts make the best show pos- | most severe of all testa which the nificent drama sible, under the circumstances, for they were writ- pS apetiy haa po einme bs aty Ashe Serene ten probably by some ot the characters; but, on | peat all we have already said in CegenypT “9 ood otacle, or of th end fine soting curred. together with the intrinsic merits of the piece itself, to gcim for it such » high position in the public favor. How much longer this extraordinary run m continue, it is impossible to predict; but we would vise all thore who have not yet seen this rich drama, to attend, at least for once, before it is Opally with- drawn, in the midat of its career ef unparalleled suo- coss and triumph. Natrona THeatae.—The house was well filled last night, and “ Wacousta,” long as it has been before the public, was received with as muoh delight and ap- probation as on the first time it was played. The re- Vengeful and misanthropic Wacousta, the comical Pom- pey Sip, the chivalrousand pure minded Oucanasta: the In ttacks, tableaux, stage effects, and all the numerous jures of this play, nightly received with the greatest enthusiasm. The new piece of the “ Deserted Mill,” and the farce of “‘ Heroules, the Ki: of Clubs,” concluded the anoes, To-night the same bill will be repeated. Wo perocive that a now drame called ‘Natty Bumpo,)? founded on Cooper's po. pular Leather Stock ng novels, is in preparation. These novels will well bear adaptation for the stage, as the inoldents are peouliarly meetrametsinstyiec, Anan local drama is also in preparation, in which we pre- sume More and Sykesey will flourish, the latter man, as well as Pompey Sip, who we believe was his op- poment im « late jounter on the tape? do not seem much the worse for wear from that battle. Per- haps they were merely rehearsing ascene in the new local drama. Buaton’s Turatar.—The rtainments, last night, at this place of amusement, were both rare and excellent. The “Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bar- gain’? loses none of its interest and attraction by re- petition. Mr. Brougham, in the character of the Ghost, was as amusing as his adaptation of the pleceis excellent. Mr. Burton, as usual, drew down immense applause, by the admirabl sonated the oxte jive com Wee aeiee host im himself Tho “ was the next piece; in which Mrs Brougham, as Ariel, was as captivating as Miss Chapman's Peonstion of Miranda was talented These ladies, in t! respective Mines, would be agreat acquisition to any compan} The entertainments of the evening concluded wi he farce of “Irish E: ments,’ which went off with roars of laughter, Mr. Brougham contributing the Hion’s share of the amusement. This house continues to sustain the high character it has acquired, by the indefatigable industry and enterprise of ite worthy preprietor. American Cincus, Broapwar.—Brnerit or Hen- nanvez.—The benefit of this graceful, though juveni equestrian, was last night greeted by a mutitude stators, who, in numbers and long snd loud tones admiration, bore convincing evidence of his popu- larity amonget e community whom he has for the pest eenso! clecerifed by bis extracrdinsry acoomplish- me! in the profession he has so successfull; menced. The diversified and amusing perfor! announced for the occasion attracted, ind the belief that from the ad: this fashionable and popular establishment, novelties in preparation, the Broadway Ci ‘ttention, in every way deservin; enterprize cf the proprietors and the public. The rangements for this evening are full of noveity and peculiar attraction, Gunau’s C oncent.—This excellent band commence, this evening, the first of a f their instrumental concerts, at Tabernacle, The programme is of a varied and interesting character, consisting of an ov. ture from the opera of “ Semiramide,”’ by Rossini ; duetto from “Belisario,”’ by Donizetti; and an overture from the opere of “La Sirene,” by Auber, with man; beautiful melodies, polkas. waltzes, variations for flute, &e. Those who delight in the purest and most harmonious strains that can possibly be produced by « band, will not fail in visiting the Tabernacle this even- ipg. The variations for the flute alone, whiod will be penta by Mr. Siede, will be worth the price of ad- ission. Cuarsty’s Minstae.s are concertising with their ‘usual success. Night after night it is the same thing, 28 fer as full roo are concerned, though the pro- gramme ia varied on each occasion. They are con- tnvally introducing novelties, and amply redeem the pete they set forth, that their entertainments shall a6 recy and piquant as possible. Tue New Onceans Searnapr: assortment each evening, that they keep in perfect good humor, from first to last. They are the ian Opera of the many, and many—indeed, we may say all—_who bear them, derive as much pleasure as fr they er such a grand the most scientific music in the world. m To-night gives fine programme. tolligence, Srmratuizeas. — The ‘ard Hi . Bergen wad oity, was well attended — fF. B. Ry: in the chair; D. Dowlin ehsirman Daviayexgtatona the objects of several sub committecs were appointed with Graben ‘al committee im furtherance of the views of friends of the here. The following gentiemen committee, as far ae nominated ; several gentlemen are yet to be added. whose names will be duly proposed and reconded at the next meeting :—F B. Ryan, M. D., Brooklyn; Francis Masterson, do; John Shanley, do; Patrick a, do; John Kavanagh, do; Patrick MeQuede, do; John Kevin, do; George T' pson, Williamsburgh; John A. McDougall. de; John Stack, do; Patrick Gaynor, Mount Vernon.do; Robert Green, 40; James Corcoran, do; Daniel Riley. do; Rich | Hanna, do; Patrick Murphy, do; Maurice Walsh, Dry Dock, N Folix Hart, New York; James Kaneh, 40; Jobn Ki do; Denis Lyons, do; Owen Mo- Carthy, do; J. Delabunty, do; George D Dowling. do; Mosers Royal O'Donovan, MoCarthy, William E Rob- fi fitiam C. Hamil son, W. J. Fay ik. G. baior, B Major, Michael Reddy, ‘y, Michael Horan, Fra: lane derstood that the late correspondence between the United States and British governments, on the su of the arrest dete: prison, both gentlemen, will form part of the t the entertainment to be given them. After disposing of some routine business, the mee! ated. news collectors, on board the brig lying at Old Slip. They immediacely boarded her and extinguished the flames. Movements of Individuals. The followin tered at the underme: ‘Waldron Tannery,’ Charleston; W. G. A. Taylor, Cincinnati; Dr. Gocche, Virginia; i Doge, St Louis; F. Weld, U. 8. A. wImerican— MeMIiMn, J. Barrowollffe, R. A. Holmes. [i Perkins, Boston; R Stockton, New Jersey; W. H Thompron. U 8 Ni J.R Hudson, New Orleans Ir. ving Howse, (Howsrd's)—Major Grabam, 1.8, Engi. neers; Major Emery, EH Coventt, Lt. Pook, Major Kendriok. U.S A; @ W Soule, Philadelphi Lord. packet sbip 'Vietorla; Dr. Tompkins. Binghampton; J W Rev. T. Barrett, HB Wilson, Canada; Captain Ciapp, Buffalo. Howard's—Thos. Wellman, J, B Ellison, & Moran, Philadel W. Canston, Boston; J Gregot 8. French, Certhage; E Hallman, Alabama; J Leng don. F Porter, D Young, Warbington; J. A Ponoult Quirbec| A. Murray, A. Henderson, London Major Lewle Cass ariived in Detrolt onthe 18th inst where he until his departury for Rome, i". Virginta; i rem: Counett. Coramen Jan. 98.—Boann oF Arvramen.—This ‘met on Monday evening—the jeont, Alderman FRavacin, ip the chair. The minutes of lest meeting were read and ap- proved. Am invitation from the Board of Education ‘was presented and accepted, to be presemt at the open- ing of the Free Academy in thie city “As invitation was pretented to yall the of the * Voyage round the World,” om the 25th iast. Several petitions were received, end were appro- Reports ~ 1p favor of appropriati tbe Beard of Education, ved. $104, for like purposes, ia vening seboola. Accepted , A communication was received from Dr. Kelly, in relation to th jatment of femele nurses ia the Penitent — ahaa he ‘ond Offalin the Strecis.—Report from Committee on Laws, for establish: ordiasace im- poring # fine of $2 on houres op; dirt are thrown on the streets. Ado, is very excellent law ) ‘eports in favor of erecting a sewer in 37th street. Ip favor of paying William Smith a sum of $1,963 36 for taking Of certain lots in opening one or - variate tH f $500 towards the fevor ® sum of wi ne of Industry and Home of the ypropriat ipport ef the House of Houeelers. Adopted. In favor of extending the piers at the foot of Watt street, aud sleo at the foot of Warren street. Ad: Communication from the Comptroiler, in relation to the payment of the contract of the Messrs Butler and Greenman for cleaning streets, ex-Alderman Sconeall declining to act as trustee for the payment of the la- borers’ work. Referred From Street Commissioner, in favor of fe plore & sum of $1,000 for the improvement of Madison street. red. from the Board of Assistants.—The report, a8 amended by this Beard, in relation to the city ter, was takem up, motion to adhere to the ginal report of of Alderman was lost. m for concurrence was then made. Alderman Downina was opposed to concurring. He did not believe that the same representation should be given to the Second ward as to the ['weifth, ause of not keeping in view the ratio of population. It was not republican doctrine, and he was opposed te it. ‘The question on concurring was taken and carried. Ayes, 11; noes, 5. Kerolution of Aseistant Alderman Hibbard, from Board of Assistants in favor of furnishing each ment- ber of the board with a copy of Jeflersen’s Manual. Laid on the tabie. Reselution adopted in favor of employing additional aid in the office of the Common Counoll. Mint in New York — Resolution in favor of sending onto Warhington five mambe each board, to confer with our representatives, and heads of depart. ments at Washivgton. on the subject of establishing a bracoh mint in New York. Alderman McKricut was opposed to the adoptio: of this resolution : amaalauana oe He moved to amend by making it imperative on each member to ey bis own expenses. hier) He understood that $200 of eople’s money would pald for this sarviog to each gentleman going to Wi ion; and he bad no doubt but those gentlemen in lobbying with their representatives, would spin out the time up to the period of the inauguration of the new President. (Loud laughter.) Ald. Downine could not ace the motive for such op position to the resolution, on matter that so vitally concerned the interests of the city, unless it was that some gentlemen felt disappointed at not being invited to go themselves (Roars of % Ald. McKniaut—If that is intended as a slap at me, have only to say, I would not go if I were invited. did not even go to Boston, or any whore else, as gentlemen baa done. Ald, Downinc—I must contradict the gentleman, if he alludes to me, I did not go to Boston. ‘The motion for striking out and smending was and lost. Ayes 4, noes 10. The original resolut was then aps and carried. Ayes 10, noes 4. Resolution that Augustus Purdy be appointed Com- missioner of Deeds, in place of Stephen B. Brophy, who it is alleged dogs not reside in the count, On motion to refer— Ald. Maywanp opposed it, om the ground that Mr. Brophy did not reside in the county. aes gh wes in favor of referring, and was sup- ported by Ald. Fitzazzatp, who remarked that Mr. Brophy re- sided in New York city. Ald. Marnanv—The gentleman is mistaken. Mr. Brophy moved to Brooklym in October, and in allowin; him to retain the appointment, while a resident out the couaty, it would affeot all matters passing through hie rein ents cases of he oo = Le pert; ally ing . it woul fend do afteot the valldity of title, and the very home- steads of The question on reference was take! nded. The Board took a recess for forty minutes, and re- turned. of the special com- Blackwell's Island.—The mittee om the subject of the abuses in connection with pooepenigg Island prison, being the special order, was jaken up. ‘Ald, Maywanp objected to taking up the document, on the ground that it was both voluminous and impor. tent; it contained nimety-one pages, and they should have time to read it. Ald. Downina was of opinion that it would be better to read the document at all events, Alderman McKniaut moved to lay the report on the table. Lost. The Parstvent here commenced the reading of the report, which. after detailing a variety of abuses, in nnexion with the duties of Mr. Acker, went on to te that the removal of the matron by Mr. Acker, violation of law. I¢ goes on further to stat relation to Madem Restell’s ease, that Mrs. Jacobs’ exclusion frem the 0m was, as she says, some pnene, your committee are compelled to is but one of the measures adopted to afford the convict Restell privileges to which she hed id which were not warranted by any fair lec! of official duty. The keeper's referece to that crimt: will be more fally hereafter. It is now only mentioned as oted either by design, or most remarkeble coin- cidences, with the removal of Mrs. Jacobs from her or- dinary duties. But whatever mi been the cause of that change, it wasone which the keeper had no right to mal |d in directing it, he not only usu an authority which belongs to the Corporation alon and deprived the Corpor: of the most impor! services the matron was employedjto render, but also prevented the females in Se peloon from having the benefit of that attendance and care which the ma- trom’s presence and services would have secured them. The report farther comments with much severity on the conduct of the keeper of Blackwell’s Island, and concludes with the following resolutions : Resolved, That in the opinion of your Committee, the act of the Legislature passed in May, 1 gu- lating County and State Prisons, does not wri vs e Corporation of the olty of New York of any of their roperty, rights or frénchiser, oonneoted with the City aon or Penitentiary; but that notwithstanding that act, the Corporation bave full power to controland gull the go- Resolved. That it be referred to a epecial committee to report with all fone dispatch « system of govern- ment forthe Penitentiary, and o! public institu. tons, 4 which all keepe: a er officers con- neeted therewith, shall be bor nd controlied Resolved, That Jacob Acker, the present keeper, has vielated the ordinances cf the Common Counail, ne- Glected and refused to perform hie duties, wiifally de- fled id resisted the authority of the Corporation of the city of New York, over him as an officer of such Corporation. and suffered « convict to receive, without any right or excune, partial favorable treatment, imoonsistent with the general management of pri- loserved. a Il respects und . Resolved, That the said Jacob Acker should be, and is hereby, removed from the office of keeper of the Pe- nitentiary. A copy ofthe opinion of ed, and the report o7 it special committee, wore also read; after which, the testimony taken before sald mittee was read, in exten of the report, inoluding the testimony, TF some 91 pages, had the effect to set ma- mbers “yawning.”’ ading the report, the Board adjourned, to meet on Saturday mext, at 10 o'olook, A. M., when it will be taken up as the special order. Boanp ov Assistants—Monday Evening, Jan 22,— Petitions Referred.—Ot lessees of Walnut street fer- ry for an nsion of pier om the west side of the fe for blasting asunken rock in front of cam Resolution. —That the Board attend the opening of the Free Ai y, On Saturday next ted. Reports Jdopted.—In favor of permitting owners of the pro to bui FE insel, which was append- nto international exchanges, and the formation city brary. tions of the Board of iderm —To extend pier No. hi into the East River, to py tothe pre for ‘ing loft in the streeta ; t foot of Beach street, and to pler; to apply to the Legislature tend the Croten Water Works. Prtition— Of sundry ns for permission to hold & public meeting over Centre Market, to petition Con- grees to promote @ general emigration to California.-— Laid on the table. Uytions.To re-number 11th street. Adopted. Clerk of Centre Mark je To sppoint N. Ryer i Adopted, Toe: the sewer in Murray street which ps4 te ef 55 ad. to the fall extent of the pier, by building a w sewor upon piles, at a pense of the Corporatio: Referred, to ee a Board of ‘Supervisors. Aldermen Franklin in the Chair, ites of the preceding meeting ‘otitions from sundry persons Of taxes, Referred Az stating that he the S Communications —From the Mayor, had appointed several persons to atte! Court, in place of the cMorrs appointe: Alderman Libby offered @ resoluti: munication be ted ba and the appoint it of the officers named im be confirmed from the date of their appolatments Adopted. Reports — Of Committee on County Offices, In favor of repealing the law of 1848. no far as che same relates to the Register’s office. It was moved and seconded that the County Clerk's office should be incl: The motion was then Tae nd 10 voting in the affirmative and 7 in the negative mendment was¢arried. The rey ae amend then accepted. ‘he Board then adjourned nThe foo om Sandueky Bey is about a foot anda half ek, mirsioners of Practice in office was teken ui Itvwas negauved by avote otietaT, it wae n ry o B Motion to recensiaer was made, which was laid on the table. in public office s, not provided the constitution, The Company of the city of N passed to a third reading oler! dered, and rejected ELLIGENCE. THIKTIETH CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION. imoTom, Jan. 22, 1848, THE opening. fe convened at the usual hour. end after roceeded to the consideration of business. EXKOUTIVE DEPARTMENTS. Various communications were laid before the Senate from diferent executive departments. MINT In BROOKLEN, The Vice Paxsipxnt presented » memorial fromthe oltizems of Brooklyn for the esteblishment of e branch mint im that city. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Dix presented the resolutions of the New York Legislature, instructing her representatives to go ageipat the extension of slavery in the new territory, against the Texas cluim of boundary, and against ¢! lave trade ip the District of Columbia. Mr. Dix moved that the resolutions lie on the table, which was ado 1. Mr, TinciotTexse, moved to print them forthe pur- pose of get an unity to speak, and proceeded to doncunee the eR ctaome length. Mr. Yucex, of Florida, said thet the resolutions were an insult to fifteen States of the Union. Mr. Dickinson, of New York, vindloated the reso- du Mr, Foorr, of Missiseippi, spoke against the senti- mente of the resolutions, He would ge as far for print- ingas ony. man, although he considered the subject ter of the resolutions extremely objectionable It was @ courtesy usually exten to State Legislatures. It wes ee otful to the States presenting resolutions to print > Mr. Dix spoke at some ie in order to show that the w York Legislature not transcended its legitimate duties in img these resolutions He vindicated the resel jutions against the aspersion of Mr. Yulee. ‘The discussion was continued in an animated man- ner by Mr. lason, of Va,, Mr. Rusk, and others, ‘The slavery question was discussed generally. Con- tiderable warmth was layed by the speakers. Mr. Yuces reiterated oharge of gratuitous, wan- tom insult, and said that the equnensies, should be met at the threshold and indignantly reprobated by the re- fasal of the Semate to print. said that the Union was tottering on hn base from the assaults of Northern Mr. Ji endorsed the charge of insult, and demeuneed the statements in the resolutions as false He would respect New York when she respected herself. He would not vote to print the resolutions. Mr, Tuan, of Tennessee, said he would not give olroulation to the attacks and slanders against the institutions of his State. He would vote against the Printing of the resolutions, Mr. Kina, of Alabama, Mr. Burvxn, of South Caro- Mpa, Mr. Bai rod an one Mr. Dovouas, of Ulinois, ad eprint ‘was customary, and due to a sovereign State. “ Mr. Downs, of Lousiams, made a characteristic speech egeinst printing the resolutions, fall of warmth a jue gestioulation. He thought that the Union was iy umminent danger. He said the South could not much longer endure her wances. He had been hs Li he ranteo bh meee, om ved of? He jed—t] reolaim = This ‘constitutional provision, he sald, bed become a dead letter. This wasone among the nume- rous grievances complai: o Mr Burien spoke at sth, and upheld Southern nes, expressing his opposition to the printiag. Mr. Nixxs, of Connecticut, Mr Freicn, of Michigan, and Mr. Batpwin, of Connectiout, made remarks, to show that me just rights had been withheld from the South—that the courts were free and open at the North for Southern citizens to prosecute their if aed in respect to slaves--that the Governors and State funotionaries afforded all due facilities for the captare of slaves eecaping from rervice The yeas and nays were ordered on ating the resolutions, and stood as follows:—yeas, 46; nays, 6. THR CALIFORNIA STATE BILL The Senate then proceeded to take up the California State bill. Amendments were offered by Messrs. Foote and Tarney, which were not read After the transaction of some other unimportant business, On motion, the Senate adjeurned. House of Representatives. The members assembled at twelve, when prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Gurley, and the journal of Saturdsy was read, CALIFORNIA AND NEW MEXICO TERRITORIAL BILLS, On Mr. Frovanor’s motion, the bills for the estab- lishment of territorial governments in California and New Mexioo, were made the order of the dey for Tues- day week, Jan. 30, and to continue the order of the day, except on Fridays and Saturdays, until dis- posed of. Mr. Hitttanp, of Alabama, moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to introduee a bill authorizing the people of [California te organize a State government: and providing for its admission, when formed; also, another, extending the boundaries of Texas over Oregon ! ‘ORjeotion being risen! ae motion to suspend was negatived—yeas 60, na} the first bill was then read; ermission being gi’ and on arenewal ef the ‘motion to suspend, the vote ing about te at, Mr. Hilliard withdrew it, ex- his intention to offer it ag a substitute when the sutgect should regularly come up. PETITIONS. Petitions were presented by Mr. Witson, from the New Hampshire Legisiaturo, respecting alavery. REFUNDING MONRYS TO ALABAMA, Mr. Coan, of Als , offered & resolution to take out of the Committee of the Whole, and place before the House the bill refunding to Alabamse moneys advanced to troops drawn from that State for service 1a Mexico, The whole House commenced laughing The question ‘was put byrising. Mr. Cobb's tall figure was seen stalking about the members, waving them up ith his hole House rose. vughing, ‘out, ‘igo it, Cobb,” “a fool for luck,” Defore the House, an amendment, and attempted to the merriment, asced lumbia to Maryland. taken by tee and nays, by yeas 77, ant 14. On motion of Mr. Gainxs, of Kentucky, the bill granting Daniel Drake Henrie $: of land, for services in the Mexican war, wastaken of Committee of the Whole and passed | The yeasand nays being demanded. the vote stood,yeas 122, nays 56, COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS The Sreaxen laid sundry Executive communications before the House Among them was one from the Treasury Department, communiceting « report on the commerce and nevigation of the United States. On motion, it was ordered that 10,000 extra copies of the same be printed. CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILLS, motion Mr. of Vinton, chairman of the committee and mesne, the House resolved itself into jee of the whoie on the win et the Union. as po decided in TB, th ty government of ying the abolition of slave trade of Columbia Objections being made to the motion, Mr. Gaines withdrew it, when On motion, the House adjourned. Now York Legislatare. Acsanr, Jan, 23, 1849, SENATR. REMUNERATION POR DAMAGE BY RIOTERS, Mr. Haw er reported a bill providing for the payment of $3,000 out of the Treasury of the State, to Mr. Niles, im remuneration for property destroyed during a riot near Astoria, L. I. SAMATOGA WATER, Mr. Avams reported adversely to the petition of sun- dry persons to be allewed to convey Saratega water to 4 Bey of New Vork i tubes. PRINTING CONT Mr. Fucorn offered « resoiution, which Fequesting the Seoretary of State to turn! all existing comtracts with jmters, mors of great abuses ° The bill to extend the ti os levied in 1848, was tak THE APPOINTME: The bill providi ip the olty ot Ni ad discussed —Mesers. im oppesi- tion to it. Aft 6 di Li the subject was drooped and the bill imformally cael over. COMMISSIONERS OF PRACTICE. The bill providing for the continuance of the Com- end, af- ing taken, VACANCIRG IN PUBLI ‘The dill authorising the Govei 4. ir to fill vacancies in the sixth artiole of }, Was takem upin committee of the amendment, providing that offered joh happen luring the session of the Le- all be fided by that body in joint ballot ; end,aleo, that appointed by the Governor be removed by eonourrent resolution of the Senate re House Without decision vay the amendment proposed, further comsideration of the bill wae pestponed. NOR GOMPANT, aod Fire Maryn @ Corporation of Wiliams. ing burg to raise money by loan, was taken up and passed to athird reading. % . COMPTROLLAR'S LERKe, The bill autborising the employment of additional the Comptreller’s office, was taken up, consi- DINTRIBUTION OF THR Laws. Tho bill providing for the distribution of seplos of the laws among the poor, was rejected. ASSEMBLY. Petitions, A petition was presented fromthe Oeaf and Dumb | Institution of the city of New York, acking for an ap- Propriation of $15,000 to pay ite debts, mits Tee, To incorporate the Chagresand Pamama Relirosd Company of the city ct New York. To inoorporate the Genova Wesleyan Seminary. RKPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF AMIORATION. ‘The second annual report of the Uouaissioners was received and laid on table. THE PAvMeNT OF staHT DRAYTa, The dill relstive to the payment of sight drafts om present was te-committed, with inetrustions te mend so thet all commereial paper ehall heave the ‘usval grece. On the adoption of the amendment, the vote was very close. NOTIONS OF BILLS. Notice waagiver of the billa to provide for the public the duties of telegraph Mr. Diseost ‘ig oplereal 4 ir. Smit aD: amendments, for the prevention of consideration of the bill was then postponed. Mr. Jonnson called up the resolution requiring a re- port of the extent of missioner of the code, be had drawn. It was made of Mr. Collier. E sHecers. ae on Gonnow offered amendments, ‘The resolution was finally carried, and the House ad- Journed. the necesssty of frond, Thotorther ‘The Southern Convention, ‘Wastinoron, Jan, 23-24. M. The convent met in caucus, as per adjournment, last evening. The session was opened with the read- ing of Sonetor Berrion’s address. Mr. Masow rose and proceeded to oppose the address at some length. He said it was nothing more than mere petition, and not s declaration of rights. Str, Foote, ina lengthy epeecon, sustained the ad- dress. Mr Bi iw here advocated the postponement of the Convention until the 23d of February. After an animated discussion, which wa: prolonged tos late hour, the question on the adoption of Mr. decided in the negative, by yeas 26, and mays 33. Mr. Calboun’s address was then adopted by yeas 32, mays 19. ‘The Meeting of Gen. Tayler and Henry Clay. Bautimona, Jan, 22, 1849. Mr. Clay has arrived at New Orleans. From the New Orleans Delite we learn the partioulars of the meeting of General Taylor and Mr. Clay. The meet- ing occurred on board the steamer Princess, Mr. Olay, being at dinner, was recognized by the General, though Mr. Clay did not recognize Gen. Taylor. “Why, General,” remarked Mr. Clay, “you have grown out of my recollection.”’ “ You cam never grow out of mine,’ answered the General, Mr. Clay congratulated General Taylor on his elec- tion, amd expressed the hope that his administration would be es succeesful ag his military career had been. The General thanked him, and said: “I'am notexacty ly President yet.” The interview was of the moat social througheut. Mr. Clay's health is nearly restored. character Nomination of Mr. Clay to the Senate. Lovursviive, Ky., Jan, 22, 1849. The whig cauous of the Legislature have nominated Mr. Clay for the Senate of the United States. There oan be little doubt of his eleetion. Reported Election of Gen, Cass to the Senate. Curvetann, Ohio; Jam. 22, 1849. A mmor is current here that General Lewis Cass has been elected United States Senator, by the Legislature of Michigan. ETE ENRECEE Ds dauguration of Gov. Ford, of Ohio. Couvaevs, Jan, 22, 1849, Seabury Ford, the newly elected whig Governor of Obio, was inaugurated this afternoon, Slavery Resolutions of Virginia. Battimons, Jan, 22, 1849. The Virginia Legislature have adopted a series of re- solucions, strongly in favor of slavery. a ‘The Cholera in New Orieans, Batrtimone, Jan, 22, 1840. The cholera is rapidly decreasing at New Orleans, Gold in Maryland, Battimong, . 22, 1840, A discovery of gold has been madeon the farm of Mr, Ellicott, in Montgomery county, Maryland. prs Keath abi Ama ay ‘Tho Ohio River. Cincinnati, Jan. 22, 1840, The river is rapidly falling, There is now nine feet of water in the channel. ‘ne Baie aod Eo ee igonce. etestion of a Lady Thief.— ine fano: store keepers in Broadway have been, for some time hes much noyed by the misoing of valuable artisies from stores, amounting to irom $5 up to $20 at @ tim these petit larcenies were invariably committed time when the store was filled with fashionable looki ladies, To such an extent has this system of plander- ing been oarried on, thet a distrast ia many of these stores was created by the proprietor against his cier: 1 ing for one memont that the well Prva | ionable looking iadies were the thieves. How. striot watch was instituted by the clerks, in one fancy tiem A and the le and, of course, a well dressed Indy, in the act of stealing seve- Fal chair covers and » handsome table cover, vaiued im allat $10 or $12. Her actions were suspicioas; aad just as the lady was passing out of the store door the Beer reeset stepped her, brought her by atore; = from under her cloak the ealiecoemeraiennt 00" det at ered, bearing the private marke of the ds by tealing the articles, but be- &, witnessed the wholeaffair. The ee he owed towards tne other stores, and the public, that this lady and dealt with sccording to la messenger was sent to be arrived, the accu: pPlicatio burried ac B me ied doi and when noar Chambersstreet met her bus ced ennt? her relief, with the gentieman who gare They met, with silent looks, and con pocrbly be ciscrined nis possibly ribed, his branded . —~ go is a ne- although circle of abate, and re- we consider the exposure have been of ample pa- nin meet the eye One Greased indies ing in these petty iar will take caution diageace of joe. john one wherein he stands o! Court of Common the 27th of Jume Inet, lard was the complainant ; the matter charged to be the suit them pending. The case wil be before magiatra' tal whi segured foe, te Until which time the taining $8,600 ‘by faire LJ Riebatds, of No 03 Malden a scoused and the complainant ship on the 7th of Maron jast, i ‘and Lee was to put into the whieh be borrowed the #u; fomee pot J bi e money 8 partner fact coming to li assignme Dt was made, and the scnears Ranpae close ; it was ascertained that Lee hed pot into the coneern forged paper to the amount of $1274, in order pele 4 bg Noyeeabe The cass is Vestigution before the magistrate, Ginedin costeay, rate, and the accuse: False Pretences.—Oficer Walling arrested, yestor day, a y the name of Charles Scurg:s, on 8 obarce » ag & lot of wi ing paper, valued at $110, from treet, sailegea i? have sj & Heating is 6 lock, before Sastles Lat cern, Jobn P. Som. No 180 Faste been obtained by false yat rete bad on Wedne 0 of throp. ptain Magness of the 7) & man by the uame of arge of obtaining a quantity of 100. by frauduient means from By Pirule No. 24 Orange street, The Prisoner was Ovepa Hewett, im passage for alle te detained bim for » farihee Goorge Kay, » oarpenter, was b labororag At Lackawaxen, Pa, stabbed and Killed by one of four tah Berrion’s address, was taken by yeas and mays, and |