The New York Herald Newspaper, February 2, 1849, Page 2

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CHINESE MUSEUM, 689 Brosdway—Onirese Consosrrm, PANORAMA HALL, 698 B: RAMA OF Mexico. way—Donnavan's Pano New York, Friday, February 2, 1849. The Incoming Administraton—Its Dimi- eulth An administration of the general government, coming into power for the first time, with new and untried men and principles, cannot expect to work with perfect smoothness, or to meet with no obstruction in its path, power and influence. The great populanty of General Taylor, and the high Teputation he has obtained for integrity and purity of life, will not exempt him and his administration trom the dissatisfaction of partisans, or the dis- appointment of prominent individuals, who may have been set aside by the popular voice at the Jate election. In illustration of these views, we desire our readers to peruse with attention a very curious and strange letter, which our correspondents at New Orleans and Baton Rouge have sent us, and which will be found in the epistolary department ot this day’s paper. The views of incipient hos- tility to General Taylor’s administration, attributed by our correspondent to Mr. Clay, have been anticipated im various other quarters; but no where have we seen such aclear and probable developement as that furnished on the present occasion. Perhaps our correspondent at New Orleans may overrate the hostile feelings of Mr. Clay towards Mr. Crittenden and his associates, on account of the recent political movements of the latter for the last few years; but time only can tell how far the fact may verify the prediction. The character of Mr. Clay as a public man, has been il- lustrated and developed during his whole career asa member of Congress, and in various other ca- pacities. He 18 a warm friend and a bitter foe. He seldom forgets a service, and just as sel- dom overlooks an injury. The position which he assumed towards General Harrison 1s no doubt well remembered. In the nomination and election of General Harrison, Mr. Clay was overlooxed and thrown aside, much to his chagrin and disappointment. He came into Congress with certain feelings towards the new administration, and he maintained them from the first day he made his appearance, until the whole whig party was weaned away from the support of Tyler and Webster. Some suppose that Mr. Clay would not take such a position with regard to Ge- neral Taylor and the new administration; but we doubt very much the accuracy of any statement on the subject. Mr. Webster was made Secretary of State by General Harri- son, and was continued in that pest for some time afterwards by Mr. Tyler. Feelings of politi- cal friendship might have existed between Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster; but they never prevented Mr. Clay from pursuing those movements among the whig party that drove Mr. Tyler into the arms of the democratic opposition of that day. It may be remembered, also, that although Gen. Jackson was first elected to the Presidency by an overwhelming majority, a similar state of things occurred with his administration and Mr. Cal- houn, who was so efficient in procuring his nomi- nation and election. The hostility of Mr. Cal. houn towards General Jackson’s first cabinet, and to his appointments, led to a great deal of difficulty, much excitement, and prodigious discontent in that day. Can we, then, look over the whole political ground, the position of political men, their disap- pointments and chagrins, and believe that Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster possess any cordial feelings, or any vigorous friendship towards an administration which will be composed of Mr. Crittenden and his friends, who have been so efficient for eighteen months past in placing those great statesmen inthe position they now occupy before the country and in the national councils? We include Mr. Web. ster in the same category with Mr. Clay, because both are involved in a common disappointment— both are aspiring statesmen—both looked for- ward to the Presidency with equal earnesine both were upset and ousted by a man whom they considered inferior to themselves, and both are wow near the close of life, and placed an the Senate in a very unimportant position with respect to the future legislation and future move- ments of the American people. Judging from the past, and taking human nature as human nature has always shown itself to be, we place a good deal of confidence in the statements made by our correa- ondents at New Orleans and Baton Rouge, reepect- ing the future movements of Mr. Webster and Mr. ©lay, in connection with the new administration. It is difficult at this early day to foresee what course cf policy these great disappointed statesmen may take towards a cabinet composed of Mr. Critten- den and his associates. But it is very easy to know that the influence of such men will be directed, in some shape or other, against all the more prominent men of the whig party—those who have made themselves most conspicuous during the last two years in settmg them aside, and putting into power a diflerent set of men, and, as they believe, an inferior race of statesmen, We have so doubt the Senate will unanimously confirm the new Cabinet of General Taylor; but we have some misgivings that they will not ex- hibit the same unanimity with regard to the new ministers, new collectors, and other officers that may be appointed by the new Cabinet to places of profit and trust. This will be the first subject brought before the Senate, a majority of whom are known to be of different political feel- ings from the new administration, even without the concurrence of Mr. Clay or Mr. Webster, According to ull appearances, therefore, there ave breakers ahead ; and unless the original friends that started Generel Taylor forthe Presidency, that supported him throughout the canvass, and by whose efiort he was elected, go to work and ob- viate the difficulties that already menace the Pre_ sident elect, they may find them increasing in magnitude soon after the fourth of March. On certain occasions it is well to look ahead in time, and to prepare for a little breeze before it becomes toe strong to be encountered. Prebable Influence of California Gold on Fashionable Society and Fashionab! ners in New York, . 4 Fashionable society in New York 18 @ very in- teresting study; and so is pickled onions. We have had the pleasure of observing the beaw monde ot New York, for many years, and uader various phages. It has not escaped the calamities of fickle fortune and a changetul age. We have sympa- thized with our leaders ef tom in many a trying hour. Over the cotemporaneous fall of pork and palaces, we have often dropped a tear; and heavy disasters to molasses and marriageable daughters, have frequently wrung from our tender breast the pitying sigh. Many a revolution in fashion and “the fancies,” it has been our lot to witness. Where now are the élégantes—the New York Chesterfields—of seven, or eight, or ten short years age? Where now the charming dolls that used to flutter along Broadway, and rua up euch bills at Smith’s and Dimity’s? Where now that delight- ful world of fashion which breathed its dulness oa the summer air when the census was last taken, and the modest polka as yet warmed only the ig- noble blood of robust damsels and sturdy village swains? Alas! “deep in the bosom” of the bauk- rupt act that world lies “buried.” Since the reverses of thirty-six, as that not yet forgotten period 1s styled by poets and pickpockets, {ashionable society in New York has been almost completely re-cast. Industrious grocers have again become indolent gourmands; the narrow streets down town, where dry goods merchants “ most do congregate,” have furnished a fresh batch of oracles of taste; and the fashionable faubourgs once more rejoice inan entirely new spawn of amusing impertinence and conceited ignorance, with the usual allowance ef snub noses, horney digits, and abominable furniture, procured, like the showman’s monster, at ‘an incredible ex- pense.” Once more, then, we bask inthe full sun- shine of New York fashionable life! The new régzme is in full blast. Very raw, very verdant, and very uncomfortable, you may see them at the Opera, making desperate efiorts to look ‘the thing,” and, alas! not doing it! There they give ‘fancy balls;” and strutting about in the tawdry hired vestments which probably the night before fluttered amid the orgies ofa “fashionable” brothel, they lay the flattering unction to their souls that they eclipse all creation, and are certain of being immortalized in the ‘Noodle Journal,” by no less a reperter than the most dis- tinguished of the ‘‘milk-sops of our time.” Mean- while, the few moblesse that yet remain to remind us of the last generation, fearful of contact with the vulgar herd that has succeeded them, curl up their noses at the whole world, distribute tracts, and deluge their splendid prisons with the newest patent disinfecting fluid. Thus do the Smithsons of the past fade away before the Smithsons of the present. But let not these decaying parvenues dread the extinction of their dynasty. The “set” which Smith, and Jones, and Johnson, founded ten or twenty years ago,(may perish amid the wreck of sugar and the crush of stecks; but snob- dom never dies. New Smiths and Joneses take the places of the defunct and diddled. Even from the tomb, the voice of snobdom cries, Even in our ashes live their wonted fires, But a new element is soon to be infused into New York fashionable life. We confess, that subdued and sober as is our imagination, 1t is abso- lutely dazzled by the contemplation of the probable effect which the gold in Califorma is destined to exercise upon fashionable society and fashionable manners in New York. Everybody is aware that the entrée to fashionable life in this most fashion- able metropolis, is regulated, s'etermined and con- trolled, by the result of the inquiry, not as to what aman is, but as to what he has. Mr. John Mc- Flunkey, with a clean linen jacket, and apron of irreproachable purity, may be, at Sweeney’s, a che- valier, sans peur et sans reproche, but altogether unfit for Mrs. Pigiron’s drawing-room in Four- teenth street. Yet Mr. John McFlunkey, in un- disputed possession of his maternal uncle’s legacy of ten thousand dollars a year, and attired in a Parisian “sack,” with his Celtic whiskers tho- roughly dyed, is perfectly at liberty to “shoulder” Mies Laura Clementina Angelica Pigiron to Dr. Potts’ fashionable church next Sanday morning. Now, such being the admirable pecuniary basis on which fashion reposes in New York, it is not diffi- cult to foresee the revolution which 18 approach- ing. A few short months will introduce amongst us the millionaires of the Pacific coast.— Already, in imagination, we behold the new heroic race—more glorious far than they of Thebes and {Ilum—returning in more than regal splendor from the land ef gold. As their imperia’ barges, all glittering with the virgin metal, are seen proudly floating past Governor’s Island, all New York shouts welcome. Major General Sand- ford’s division is marshalled on the Battery ; and amid the roar of artillery, and the deafening cheers of ten thousand voices, chaunting an ode, “ com- posed expressly for the occasion” by the warrior- bard, General George P. Morris, the civic autho- nities receive the illustrious visiters. All Broad- way is lined by delighted thousands. As the pro- cession slowly moves along, the favorites of Mam- mon, in gorgeous attire, and their very faces ra- diant with “a glossy scurf,” scatter handfuls of golden coin among the thronging multitudes. It seems asif the streets are paved with gold, and that the dazzling visions of the Arabian Nights are more than realized. “ Not Babylon, Nor Line Alosiro, such magnificence Equali'd in all their glories, to enshrine Belus or Serapis, their gods, or scat Their Kings, when Egypt with Assyria strove In wealth and luxury,” But it is of the influence of the fine gold of Cali- fornia on the world of fashion that we proposed to speak. Pray, what is to become of Mra. Abra- ham Soapsuds, whose drawing-room was crowd- ed last might with the élite of Peckslip and Cedar, when the accomplished lady of Mr. John Brown, late of San Francisco, throws open her palazzo on Auriferous Terrace, Golden Square? Soap. suds 18, it 1s true, good for two hundred thousand; but Brown is worth three millions! Oh! you needn’t hint that Brown handed you a delicious plate of boiled mutton and turnips at Sweeney’s, two twelve months ago! The mother of Soapsuds washed for the bucks of the last generation ; and you know, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. All the difference is, that Soapsuds became a leader of fashion after twenty years’ ap- plication in Pine street, while Brown reached the acme of courtly refinement after eighteen calen- dar months had been agreeably spent on the banks of the far-famed Sacramento. That’s all. Away, then, ye paltry, peddling, pigmy grandees, now 80 proudly reigning in this world ot fashion, but haunted by perpetual fears of discovery and sus- pended payments, eating hurriedly your frugal noonday meals at Clarke & Brown's, while the wives of your bosoms, and your darling daughters, divide a shilling pie in the basement ot your splen- did dwellings—fuin to be content with pauper fare, so that they may live in palaces! Away! Room, my masters, for the returning heroes, their feet still glittering with the shining sand ot the golden valley ! One of the first effects of the California gold will be to give a delicious freedom to our fashionable circles. At present our fashionables are rather stiffand priggish. They are tormented by con- stantly recurring remembrances of their “ first es- tate,” which they despise. Hence they realize the pithy deseription of Mildred, in the old forgotten comedy of “Eastward, Ho!”— Well, sister, these that scorn their nest, oft fly with a sick wing.’ Butno such unpleasant thoughts will cloud the gaities of the California élite. Oa the contrary, they will proudly recall their chivalric adventures on the distant coast of the peacetul sea; and bright eyes will beam brighter than ever in drawing- roc ms up town, as the gallant fellows tell the story = | of the time, when reached the Seoramento, “The 4 the wash bow! on their k: Witl The Polka will then give place tothe elegant fan dango of the South Sea Isles. Already our modest belles weary of the friction of the Polka, and sigh for gome ‘still more voluptuous measure ”— Doubtless they shall have it. time coming, girle—wait a little longer.” twelvemonth, at farthest, will waft to New York the golden argosies of the Pacific coast. Then “ There’a a good A must the élzte of the crockery and hardware line, of fancy stocks and coffee bags, give place te the Chesterfields of San Francisco. What palaces will we not then have—what furmiture—what equip- ages—whet liv.ries—what fancy balls—what opera houses—what everything! We can hardly poreess our souls in patience, when we think of the golden era that is about to dawn on the world of fashion. Sick and wearied of the ineffable dulness and stupidity of the present regime, smack- ing so confoundedly of its vulgar origin, we long for the unbounded freedom—the infectious gaiety —the enchanting fandangos—the chivalric man- ners, which our accomplished friends and ceun- trymen are destined to bring to us from lovely Cahfornia, In the meantime, let Smith & Jones set their house in order—for, in spite of all their French furmture and boxes at the Astor Place Opera, their day 18 over—California has settled their business. So, “ out, briet candle!” Later rrom Brazivs anp La Piata.—By the arrival of the fast sailing bark Counner, Captain Wolfe, we are in possession of files of the Rio Ja- neiro Journal do Comercio to the 22d ultimo. The bark Edith, (steam propeHler,) Captain Coulard, arrived there on the 22d, and was very shortly to Jeave again for Valparaiso. Her ultimate destina- tion 18 San Francisco. From Rio Grande accounts to the 12th Decem- ber had been received at Rio. Great embarrasa- ments were experienced by the mercantile com- munity there, 1n consequence of the prohibitiens re- garding the transit of produce from the Banda Criental to the prevince of Rio Grande. These prohibitory laws, says the Jnarzo de Rio Grande, account forthe extraordinary apathy which pre- vailed in commercial matters during the month of November; this port 1s filled with vessels which, for want of cargoes, remain at the whart until things shall become brighter. Never was money 80 scarce at Rie Grande. : Francis Raymond Fortico, the cashier of the house of Farrouch & Baillion, of Rio Janeiro, com- mitted suicide there on the 13th December. He had been Jong sick and desponding, and left two letters stating that he wished to get rid of life. From Montevideo, and also from Buenos Ayres, the accounts are to the 4th December. The ques- tien of the reception of Mr. Southern by Rosas, as English minister, remained in statu quo, as nothing further had been done about it, and Mr. S. was re- siding there as a private citizen. From Montevi- deo, nothing new. Later From VENEZUELA.—By Captain Doyle, of brig Reindeer, frem Curacoa, we learn that there had been an engagement, on the morning of Dec. 13, at Maracaibo, between the parties of Generals Monagas and Paez. The fleet of each party had been at anchor in the bay, within six miles of each other. The action was commenced by the Mona- gas party, who were the victors, four of Paez’ vessels [not being able to come into the action. The fleets were about equal, numbering some 12 or 13 small crafts each. Paez ascribes his defeat to dissensions among his captains. On the 17th, he sunk two small vessels in the channel, to prevent Monagas followieg him; he also spiked the guns in the Castle of San Carlos, and took the men and ammunition on board his vessel, and proceeded up to the head of the lake, where he is fortifying him- self. Monagas remains in bo session of the castle and town of Maracaibo and most part of the 1nte- rior; and it is to be hoped that Paez will now give in altogether. All his grand speeches, proclama- tions, and various manifestoes have amounted to nothing; and his abortive attempts to revolutionize Venezuela have merely thrown the country into confusion and paralyzed her commerce. ‘ras caibo has received most damage; but, then, from the commencement of hostilities, that has been the centre of revolutionary doings. The steamboat Scourge was taken by Monagas, without a blow being struck in her defence. . The whole ot this great revolution in Venezuela, from beginning to end, has been a perfect farce, hed so far as the commercial interests are con- cerned. The steamship America, Leitch, hence, 24th inst., arrived at Halifax 26th, and sailed again for Liverpool. and Musical. Bowery Turatae,—The house was well attended last evening, and the performances, which were the same as on the previous night, were much applauded. The “ Haunted Man” seems to gain favor nightly with the audience. As for the Lees, they have creatéd ® perfect furor—and no wonder, for a more wonderful troupe of performers never appeared. They actually outdo all descriptions that can be written of their won- derful feats; and as their engagement terminates this week, we advice all who wish to be really gratified by their elegant feats of equilibrium and gymnastics, to avail themselves of the present opportunity. To-night the « Haunted Man,” a couple of comedies, and all the most remarkable fests of the Lees will form the bill. The manager of this house does not let his patrons want for sterling amusements, and he deserves much credit for the continued succession of novelties which he so rapidly brings forward. Broapway Turatny.—* Monte Cristo” keeps its ground here still, and seems to afford its wonted de- light to all capable of appreciating the attractions of a good drama, with splendid perfermers. We see it is shortly to be withdrawn, to give place to other novel- ties, whice have been deferred in consequence of its protracted run of six weeks. All who have not yet seen it, would do well to drive away care for one ni ut, and submit themselves to its fascination. The diffe- rent per! in cons ice of performing it so long, ned all t! erfection in their respect- ive parts of which they are susceptible, A perusal, prior to their visit, of Dumas’s novel, from which the piece is taken, would add considerably to thelr enjoy- ment, and enable them to form a judgment of the merits of the dramatiser, as well as of the different performers who sustain the characters, Nationat, Tueatae.—We were much pleased last evening with the pretty little melo-drama, the“ De- serted Mill,” which was played as the first pieoo, It was capitally acted, and Miss Mestayer and Booth, in the two most prominent characters, were most loudly applauded. Booth playod his part very comically, and the drunken gyrations of the unfortunato razor.grind- er in the cellar of the Deserted Mill, elicited much laughter. Miss Mestayer, as the brave and determined widow of the soldier, played with her usual tact and judgment. ‘‘ Rosina Meadows” was next performed. ‘This piece is very popular, and the local nature of the story caures It to be fully appreciated by the audience, ‘This style of drama has acquired @ popularity (parti. cularly the National) which always insures it a hearty welcome, To-night’s bill will be a good one, as will be reen by referring to our list of amusements, Bunton’s Tuear: ‘Again this theatre was well filled, to witness the ever attractive piece called “Vanity Fair.” the performance of which is most ex, cellent, receiving merited applause from a well Pleased audience, Mr. Burton certainly deserves much praise from the play loving public, for the untiring energy which he displays in getting up good and aub- stantial pieces; those of « local character are very ood, and exhibit much talent. The “California Gold ines’’ was again represented, with as much écla/ as on any previous occasion. Such pieces meet the ex- citement of the times, from which the public can draw their own conclusions. To night another new bur- lerque will be brought out. called “Monto Cristy,” a burlerque evidently the called “ Monte Christo,"” ‘The roenes are local, and no doubt it will be avery funny affair, All we can say now is, go and see it. American Crncus.—The proprietors of this magnif- cent amphitheatre are nightly offering the public a bill containing the greatest attractions, This cirous is got up in a style superior to any other previously opened in New York; and the people whe frequent it are all se- lect, whilet, at the eame time, the strictest order is main- tained by the audience. The admiral sagacity of the horse the riders, the elegance of the ant of the manége have con- fersed on Merere. Sands & Lent the favor and patron- sge of the public, We think it our duty to assure our readers that no otber establishment of the kind is ranked in a bigher poriti an that of talented écuyers, We should advise all persons attacked with the epleen to frequent th! yon of amusement, which would be decidedly the best doctor in the world for them apd would, in a short time, work wonders, The clowns of Meters Sands & Lent’s company ate reall excellent in their line. sic ™ Gova't's Concent.—Notwithstanding the extreme reverity of the weather, many of the uamirera of tho bighly talented froupe of murica! performers attached to Gong’i’s magnificent band, attended at ths Tabe race lestevening The new pieces composed by this sieinent artlrt were exeouted by there excellent pros terecra with infinite taste and ability Among the erent variety, © Napoleon's Review with his Departed Warricre’’ wee much and deservedly applauded there is a deep tolomnity—a pathos—a thritiiog and soul touching power, about this beautiful composition, over the toelings of the ry admirer of gouuine huat which this ex- that at once gain & maste: epraptured hb a melody will part quisite piece is sorily noticed th! of its order ip the prog! . from @ sense of the nigh and just appreciation in which ita merits as ® com- nd j position, were held. last evening. by those who had the good fortune to be present The overture to the tregedyhof “ Egmont ”! (Beethoven) was performed with much > lt: The ait “ Cuyus nine,” frorm “Stabat Mater,” (Roveini.) eucceeded, and with an éffective force on the brass, string and wooden tnstru- ments, upon which theve talented artists perform this grenud and universelly admired composition, it was made to vibrate alwost through the very roof of the building. The “Schonbrann Walts,” by Lanner, was leo executed with much artistical skill; and the dif. 4 for the occasion were performed ‘sof executior ‘The grand trans- painting, reprerenting all the heroes of Napoleon’s age of chivalry, in “ Napoleon’s Re- view,” upon which a splendid reflection of Bengolo lights beautifully played. so as to shadow forth the pale and ghostly imagery of those who sre doomed to satis- fy justice for transgression, bad a very imposing effect. ‘his fourth grand musical entertainment, by Guug’t, perred off altogether with much éclat. Sicnon A. Baritis —This distinguished pianist te to give “ The Desert of David,” in the origi- ge. From his known abliities to y musical composition, we are per- ‘with a patronage coeval with bis $8 an artist who is known to possess every re- musical dilettanti of this city. business asever. The California: leaving, ought to all go and hear these famed minstrels, and thus bear to their distant haven the pleasant re- which such elegant singing, &o., will be h them with, ANB SERENADE! ‘This band of well- trels are nightly playing before crowded . They do not abate one jot in their attractive- ness; in fact, their programmer are improved each evening. The great fei of their concerts —their burlerque Italian scenss—is always highly applauded Harr: Oaruan Baxt. ‘his evening the ball for the benefit of the Noman Catholic Half-Orpban Asylum, will come off at the new Assembly Rooms. 539 Broad- who are charitably disposed, we should that of imparting who have been de- the benevolent citizens of os doubt. from the respectability of the committe that the Assembly Rooms, this evening, will present brilliant array of allthose who can sympathize with their lees fortunate fellow-citize Tho following is from the Boston Mail of yesterday, but not mentioned in any of the other papers of that city. ‘The other papers announced the appearance for last night. We hope, for the sake of Mr. Driesbach, that itis not true:— © Drresnacn Bit ny Hts Lion.—Yesterday morning, atthe National theatre, Horr Driesbach put a newly imported tiger into the coge with the lion, lioness and leoparde, and supposing the animal to be under suffl- cient suljcction to recure him from all danger. left the cage under the care of the usual keeper. No sooner had he gone out cf sight than the lion made an attack upon the tiger, and, in an instant, both were clenched, and went at it “tooth and nail’? They disputed every inch of room like well drilled generals. Dries- bach ran to quell ths fight, with spears and pieces of Joist, and at last entered ‘the cage. But his power over the beast wasatan end. lion seized him sud threw him down, tore ti Ip of his head, and bit him very severely on ight arm, which bled pro- furely, He made his escape from the cage, with his clothes completely torn from his back. Medical ald d, ard, from the last accounts, we learn his , through extremely painfal, are not serious. lion was subdued, and rendered Biscaccianti gave a concert at New Bedford, Mass., on Wednesday evening City ii LAUNCH OF THE STEAMSHIP8 ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC, ‘THE FIRST OF THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. These truly magnificent steamers were launched yesterday afternoon, and notwithstanding the state of the weather, the occasion brought together thousands of people to witness the interesting spectacle. Not only were the shores in the vicinity of Houston and Twelfth street crowded, but several steamers and smali boats lay off in the river, in order that thelr passengers might obtain a better view of the launches, Mr. E. K. chartered the steamboat Telegraph, and invited a select number of guests to witness the spectacle from on board her. The Atlentic was to have been launched first; but, for some reason or other, she was not ready at her appointed hour, and hence the Pacific was the first to go off. She was built at the yard of Jacob Bell, foot of Houston street. At three o'clook jtators who ig the vast fabric for some time, raised tremendous shout as she started off. On went the noble ship to wed her future element, and was greeted, as eached the water, by the booming of guns and the ringing of bells, while another, and another, and snother, and a continued shout ceme from the mul- titudes assembled on all sides. Nothing could be more graceful than the appearance and motions of the Pacific when she had ac eh attained her place injthe river. She rode upon the bosom of the wa- ters like a gull, and afforded so slight a resistance that the impetus which ehe gained in sliding off the ways carried her quite across the river to Williams- burgh, where she was Hid om up by her anchor when within about one hundred feet of the dock on that side of the stream. She drew about ten feet of water, and sat up as trim and light as a Whitehall boat. Ail who saw her were loud in their expressions of admiration at her beautiful appearance. After she had come to, the steamboat Hercules went to her for the purpose of towing her over to her berth on this side of the river, and it was then that her dimensions became apparent, The Hercules looked like a mere pigmy of a boat along- side of this Jeviathan. The Atlantic was built at the yard of W. H. Brown, foot of Twelfth street. She had not so great an incli- nation towards th iter, and it was with considerable difficulty that she was started; but a remarkably favor. able tide kept the water at sufficient height, so that at twenty-five mimutes past four, she otarted, and amid congratulations similar to those which | erie the letting goa Pacific, sho, too, took to the water, and heavy anchoz, brought up before she reached the mid- Accompanying Mr. Collins, on bosrd the Telegraph, dle of the river. Were quitea number of gentlemen belonging to our mercantile commurity, Captains Hudson and McKee- ver, of the United States Navy, Captain G. croft, the British packet agent at this port, Mr. Cunard, of the Cunard line of steamers, Captain Nye, who is to command the Pacific, and several naval archi- tects, and others, peculiarly interested in this en terprire, and a number of representatives of the city press. When the excitement attending the last Jeunch bad somewhat submded, the guests on board tho Telegraph adjourned to the cabin, where a hand- some coliation bad been prepared. Ample justice wae scon done to the edibles, and the discussion of cham- Pugne was accompanied by quite a number of toasts, teveral of which complimented Mr. Collins and his new enterprire, Captain Hudeon, U.S. N , in compli- menting Mr. C., remarked upon the accomplishments of Solon Lycurgus; of Archimedes proposing to raise the world with » lever, ot @ Proper fulcrum; of Franklin bringing down the figne. ning from beaven; but, sald he, “it was reserved for E. K. Collins, on this foggy afternoon, to tumble the Atlantic and Pacitic into the East River.” The U.S Navy was toasted, and Captain M’Keevor responded in Handsome terms. A gentleman proposed. “ Our Merchant Prinees.”” The officis ig President, Mr. Brown said he could only give “Our Merchants; for, said he, “ they are all sovereigns.’ The Cunard line of steamers were toasted; but, as Mr. Cunard had gone on shore, a friend responded for him, Other and appropriate rentiments were given, and the time passed off agreeably until a lat jour in the afternoon, when the boat reached the wharf at Fulton Market, and the company reparated, all highly pleased with the ex- cursion, and filled with high hopes and good wishes for the success of the steamships Atlantic and Pacific, and the ships which are yet to be built for the New York and Liverpool line of U.S. mail steamers. Co.umnta Cou.ece.—The examination of the etu- Gente of Columbia College is to commence on Moaday next, Sth inet., im the Coll chapel. The senior class will be the first examined. Those who desire to be preent, oan attend at ten o'clock from dav to day, until all the classes have been examined. The invi: tation to attend is general. Ron oven ny 4 Stace.—A man, named Hagh Dono- hoe, was run over in the Seventh avenue, on Wedni day night, by one of the Fulton Ferry line of sts He was severely hurt, and was conveyed to the ho of his sister, in Twentieth street. Deatn rrom Buaxs.—A colored gitl, fifteen years of age, named Serena Black, employed ‘as @ servant in the family of Gilbert Allen, of 374 Fourth ‘Teet, was #0 severely burnt, on Wednesday night, that she died in consequence of the injuries received, It appears that she was sitting before a grate and fell leep, when her clothes took fire, and the accident above mentioned ensued. Medical aid was called, and all that could be done was done to alleviate her sufferings; if he could only but her life could not be saved, Supper Deatn.—The Coroner terduy, at the Thirteenth Ward station house, on the body of a German by the name of Frederick Hesser, be 40 years, who was found in the street ‘by one of i policemen. supposed to be intoxicated, taken to the station house, and ina Verdict died by congertion of the brat held an Inquest, yes- From me West Ixprs.—The British steamer ae nL at Sagi on the ae i. ays from Bermuda, bringing very lat from the Weet Indies. ridge Bagi The yellow fever was still raging among the troops at St. Ann's parrincty Barbadoes. Thirteen it. officers have died o} The islands generally are in a very impoverised condition. At Montserat, so great is the distresi that a large cotton and stock estate, consisturg o! about three hundred acres, with a family house, sold for five shillings currency. At St. Lucia, the Parliament grant of £23,000 had been accepted, and was to be invested in a bonk for the relief of the planters.—Doston Tra- veller, Jan. 31. Rey. John Limber, of Washington, Texas, myste- riouely disappeared from New Orleans on the 18th inst, He arrived the same day from Louisville, Ky., whore he was recently married, in company with his wife, and stopped at the Bible Depository, to parohase nd books, ince which time nothing was heard of im, Collins, under whose direction the steamers are built, | Tux Rumors Revative to Tax Barx Exrress— | Arnivat Home or ner Seconp Mare.—A rumor was quite current yesterday, throughoxt the city, that the bark xpress, Capt. Lane, which vease sailed from this port on the 4th January, wes totally lost on the 18th, and that the second mate only was saved, which caused a painful anxiety among those who had friends on board. The fol- Jowing letter, furnished us by the owners of the vessel, will remove the unpleasant feeling cansed by the rumor, and explain the manner in which the second mate was saved:— Aft mn di ich weather as! never before experienced, it mod ing a little, it was deemed advisable to throw boards portion of our cargo. Through the stupidity and carelesenees of the second mate, (who is sent home in irons, he having attempted to souttle the vessel,) we lost our main yard. This wil) not prove ef serious consequence, having @ spare one on board, While lightening the Express, we found the cargo somewhat damaged, and upon a proper examination, found the second mate bad been seen (by the cook) to cut holes through the inthe galley. Fearing he might do further damage, and the passengers protesting against his remaining on board,, unless in irons, to get rid of the rascal, Capt. Lane sends him home by Capt. Armstrong, of the Br. brig Clarenee, to be at your and the underwriters’ disposal, rather than hi With the exception of the above accidents, we have bad nothing of special note to relate. All hands, pas- sengers and crew, are in fine health and spirits; and hoping the next accounts you will heer from us will be from San Francisco, | subscribe myself, Your obedient servant, SAMUEL W. JONES, ¥rom Hayti.—The schooner Ca. tharine, Captain Eldredge, arrived yesterday from Pert au Prince, in sixteen days passage, and re- ports all quiet when he sailed. The Baltimore Amertcan of the 31st ult. says :— The schooner Ann Elizabeth, Captain Masson, which arrived yesterday from Port au Prince, brings advices to the 13th instant. We are in- debted to a passenger tor the following memoranda of the latest commercial advices:— —__ The island PA iia in commercial revola- tions. The old constitution has been again adopted, and the Executive is now composed of a Director General, Secretary of Finance, and a Grand Judge, who, with his Excellency Soulouque, direct the affairs of the Republic of Hayti. How far republicanism is represented here will soon be exhibited to the world, when the recent measures of this government shall have become generally known. They have already refused to receive their own bonds, given in good faith, for the payment of duties, as they long ago refused their one and two dollar notes; they have increased the taxes upon foreigners’ business here 25 per cent, and the last movement is the establishment of a mo- nopoly or tariff of prices, above which neither imports nor exports are allowed to be sold. he markets were extremely duil for American. roduce, and some articles not perishable were being reshipped to the United States. The correspondent of the Philadelphia North American writes as follows :— “ Port au Prince, Jan. 12, 1849. Since my last letter by the Armstrong, commer- cial affairs have not improved; on the contrary they have been growing worse, and are likely to conti- nue 80, unt:] the government here will adopt a more honest policy. They ihe goyernment) have been in the habit of paying foreigr@merchants (that con- tracted for their supplies) in bonds ‘good at the treasury 1n payment of duties” asso much Spanish money. These bonds have hitherto commanded the same price as coin, and merchants bought them up for the purpose of paying duties; but with the first Sree that cleared this year, whea paying her duties, they refused to receive thei at all, merely saying that at some future period they would re- ceive them, but now they must have the silver or gold. Coin immediately rose to $133 per doubloon, and the business was somewhat embarrassed. Yes- terday, the 11th inst., the enclosed proclamation was read 1n the streets, by which you will perceive the government, after the Ist of February, monopo- lize the sale of coflee and cotton, fixmg as a max- imum price for coffee $27 per 1001bs., and for cotton $28 60, At the same time they have pub- lished a tariff of the extreme Abs at which foreign productions are to be sold. The latter part pleases the Haytiens, and the former pleases tae foreigners; but the measure altogether has pro@uced a great deal of aissatisfaction, which will ead as these things generally do here—in an overturning of the foverament; but this time it will be blacks against Dlacks, as the colored population are very quiet, and disposed to Jet things take their course.” The proclamation referred oy our cortespon- dent contains a decree of the pyon republic, which providesfthe establishment for the present of a government monopoly in coffee and cotton; that in each of the open ports there be established a bureau of monopoly ; that dealers shall buy of the actual producers and sell exclusively to the overnment, coflee and cotton at the prices speci- ied in Tariff No.1; that foreign merchandize of pes, necessity, described in Tariff No. 2, shall e sold at the prices fixed in that tariff; that every merchant who eells his merchandise higher than the prices fixed in No. 2, shall pay a fine of 20 per cent in the prices of the goods sold; provided that in no case the fine shall be less than &: Tanirr No, 1, Dealers ehall pay in the open ports for 100 pounds of coff + $25 00 In ports not o ny 24 00 In open ports for 1 26 50 In ports not open. . 25 00 The government shall pounds of coffee..... ++ 26 00 Do. do. do, do, do. cotton.... 27 50 The government shall sell to consignees 100 pounds of coffee ate... sesseeeee + 27 00 Do, do. do. do. do. cotton..... 28 60 Tantrr No. 2. Weng ales Retail, 81M cts. 4 Me: A Mackerel, Herringt Codfish, yd. 87% 120 ber yd. 1 STE 00 per yd. 1 00 100 per yd. 1 12% Do. a Ordinary India Muslins, d White cotton (Madapclam) of 20 inches........ De. do. Hakfs., blue im Do. 90 per yd. 1 00 68 per yd. 75 Teach romal, dos. 7S 1 each im, Indis, | do... Police Intelligence. Chorge of Fraud.—Oficer Walling, of the lower po- lice, arrested, yesterday, a man by the name of J. Fillman_ Kelly, on Warrant issued by Justice McGrath, wherein he nds charged with obtaining ie bill for $214, from J, V. L. Dewitt, of No. 17 street, under the following circumstances :—It '#, On the 2d of December last the accused was quainted with Henry Costar Y No. 142 Elizabeth street, and at the request of th cused, Mr. Costar entrusted him with $214 to bill due Mr. Dewitt, whieh bill he promised to pay; stead ofso deing, he went to Mr. Dewitt and represent- that Mr. Costar had not the money to him, sooner than he should be dis: inted he had the $214, which sum he would let him have he would’ give him « due bill at five days for me. arr: ment Mr. Dewitt egreed to, by receiving the money and aivi the due bill. This due bill the accused paid to Kennedy Gilston on his own account, to whom he was in d. On re- turning back to Mr. Costar, he said he had paid the money, and when asked for the receipt, onid it was all right. The case is now under inv: tion. ismissal from Custody.—We noticed, w days ago, the arrest of two men called William Jackson and James A. Miller, on a charge of watch stuffing, thereby defrauding two countrymen out of $60 and pwards, on last Wednerday afternoon. Miller was discharged from oustedy, a8 the countryman could not posi. tively swear to his identity. We give the above in justice to Mr Miller, as this is the first time he has been brought before the police court on « charge of watch stuffing. Conviction af Boarding Housekeepers.—Offcers Shadbolt and Walling, of the lower police, arrested peu ‘day, ti eepers of German emigrant boardi jouses, by the names of Carolin Nom a gg house at No. 301 Washington street, and holas Wheatly, No. 62 Greenwich street, both charged before Justice McGrath with detaining the 11 id bs age of German emigrants, After a long ing 6 the magistrate, y Ab w convicted under the Sr" mm law, and fined $50 cach for such on. Charge of Libel.—A complaint was made before fautiee McGrath, by Moses S. Beach, of tl New York Sun newspaper, against D. Francis Bacon, pe enanes of the Weekly Account, another newspaper, in Bi which Mr. Beach complains of being libelled. Mr. on was held to bail to answer the chs (al ' False Pretences —A man by the name of auet, was arrested, Wednesday, ona charge of obtaining bad from John H. Lyon, who keeps a etand in Washington market. under — 6 of hav. ing purchased one half of a rtandin the a markot, belonging to Henry M, Smith, and the $50 was to make up the balance of the money to be paid to Smith for the purchase of one balfof the stand, which was to omount to $6€0. These representations wore false and fraudulent, and done merely, as alleged, to obtain porrersion of the $60. Juntioe MoGri held thi cured to ue the sum of $1,000 for his court " nest Clerk.—Offloer Crosett, of the Third srasted arpores, ‘Th rate dotal ear! D | TELEGRAPHIC INTLLLIGENCE. Whig Caucus at Albany—' Wm, H,. Seward for U, Axwany, Fe) 1849-9 P, M. The whigs have cowed out—Seward is nominated. The whig joint caucus was held in the Assembly Chamber this evening. Mr. Smith, of Queen’s county, was appointed Chairman. ‘Mr. Pauyw moved that the caucus proceed to ballot for a Senator. Mr. Connweci offered # resolution declaring it inex- pedient to ballot for Mr. Seward or Mr. Collier, and that the bolloting bs confined to some third person. Mr. Cornwell's resolution was lost. Sevator Jounson sddressed the caucus im opposition to Mr. Pruyn’s resolution. He ired to know, if it were carried, whether the min! would be bound to vote, in the Legislature, for the candidate nominated here? Mr. Johnson said he could not conscientiously vote for Seward. He contrasted Mr. Seward’s speech with Mr. Calhoun’s manifesto, and asserted that Mr- Seward’s eleetion would be followed by disastrous re- sults to the Union and the whig party, His speech was » terrible commentary on the public life of Mr, Soward Mr. Fisxe moved to amend Mr. Pruyn’s resolution, by making the first ballot an iaformal ene, ‘The amendment was adopted, The oaucus then proceeded te take an informa} bal- Jet, which resulted as follow: Wm. H Seward...... 88 Mr, Maxwell Mr. H 8 Frank Grang Mr. Sibley 1 Mr. Bradish . Mr. Collier. ir ann @ oe " Spencer’. Mr. Barnard........ Mr. Brewer, of New York, refused to vote. The vote on the second ballot was as follows:— Mr. Seward . Mr. Hunt. » Mr. Collier’s name was then withdrawn, when Sena- tors Fuller aud Bond also withdrew their opposition, declaring their readiness to eacrifice their personal upon the “hallowed altar’? of whigism. Mr Seward was then declared to be unanimously feelings nominated. The professed independemt men have bowed before a calf, Seward will be the next Senator from New York. @THIRTIETH CONGRESS. BECOND SESSION. In Senate. ‘Wasuinarton, Feb. 1, 1848 ‘The Senate met at 12 o’olook. Prayer was made by the Chaplain, andthe journal read. PETITIONS, The usual quota of petitions upon various subjects, were presented, and appropriately disposed of. NEW GOLD coins, Mr. Atuenton, of New Hampshire, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted a report in favor o. coining gold dollars and double eagles, PUBLIC PRINTING. Mr. Pierce, of Maryland, offered a joint resolutiong in favor of extending the time for receiving proposals for the printing of the next Congress to the first of March next He sustained his resolution with a few remarks. There were many objections to the manner in which the printing el Congas, under the present contract, had been done. Inferior paper and bad type had been used, and they had been subjected to great delay. He wanted time to examine and asocer- tain if some better ae could not be devised. The resolution was adopted. RELIEF TO THE CAPTORS OF THE FRIGATE PHILADELPHIA. The Senate then took a the bill for the relief of the captors of the frigate Philadelphis. The bill was amended by inserting a provisionin favor of the late Commodore Decator’s widow and heirs, and then passed, THE CLAIM OF DAVID MYERLY, the claim of David Myerly, occupied the 1e Senate to a late hour of the sittting. eppored by Messrs. Atchison, Metcalfe, Benton, and Underwood, and advecated by Messrs. Badger. Niles, Berrien, and Hannegan. The vote upon. ite engrossment resulted in negative—yeas 19, nays 21. A motion to recommit, with instructions, was them made; but # quorum not voting, a motion was made to adjourn, which failed. Various attempts to amend the motion were made, and witheut coming to any final conclusion, the committee rose, and after the disposal of some unimportant business, the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. ‘Wasninc ron, Feb. 1, 1848. The House assembled at twelve. The Speaker ro- sumed his seat, and called to order. Thejournal was read and approved. BOUNTY ON FOREIGN Goons, Mr. Burt, of South Carolina, moved to proceed to the regular order of the day, Mr. Drrox submitted a resolution, that the Commit- tee on Manufactures be instructed to inquire whether m of bounties has been established by countries, on goods manufactured in the same and imported into the United States, and whether counteracting measures shi be adopted by Congress. It was read for information, but not consldere d. UNITED STATES COURTS IN YIRGINIA-—JUDG The House then took up the bill for altering ime ef holding the United States Court in Western Vir- [fees and increasing the salary of certain] dges. ‘he merits of the bill were amply discussed by tate Vinton, of Ohio, Kaufman, gof Texas, Cobb Toombs, of Georgia, Ashmun, of Massachusetts, Jones, of Tennessee. Mr Jones moved to lay the bill on the table, which being lost by yeas 87, nays 88, the further conside- ration of the subject was postponed. NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL, On motion of Mr. Vinrox, of Ohio, the House then Went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, Mr. Jos. R. Inj ll, Chairman, and resumed, the consideration of the Navy Appropriation bill. Various amendments heretofore submitted were con- sidered and debated. Mr. Scuencx, of Ohio, made a speech characterised by his usual good humor, in defence of the present regulations respecting spirit rationt. Mr. Kina, of Georgia, stated his views upon both sides of the question, und moved to leave the whole question to the discretion of the Secretary of the Na SS they should have spirits in the navy aad oF not. Mr. Rocxwett, of Connecticut, replied to the gen- tleman from Georgis, and was ayer to leaving po such discretion with the Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Boron, of North Carolina, playfally intimated that if the action of the incomin, Seoretary of the Ni wd could be anticipated, it might have bearing upon the denision of the committee. The aaaeen opal hepa ble merriment at the remark, and exchan mean! lant at \- tlem: Georgia’ nn Staten oo eee oe mt offered yesterday by Mr. Rookwell, making it optional with sailors in the pirit rations, or their equivalent im money, th dopted; and the proposition of Mr. King. giving diccretionary power to the Sec: of the Navy, was rejected. After some fuctber sonslace ration of the amendments, the committee rose and ted progreca, ‘arious conflicting motions were here made, as to amidst which s motion for adjournment prevaile: New York Legisinture, Avant, Feb. 1, 1849. SENATE. THE AFFAIRS OF THE MUTUAL INSURANCE ComeanY, Mr. Wi.ina, from the Committee on Mutual Safety Insurance Company, offered @ resolution in favor of submitting ite affairs for examination. Mr. Lavarence’s resolution was adopted, instructing the Comptroller to report the number of agencies for foreign insurance companies in the olty of New York, { the amount paid last year, with those whose bonds bave been filed within the past five years. PERSONAL LIBERTY, The bill ey xepsrted, making certain provi- sions for the protection of personal liberty, was taken ‘up end ordered to the third reading. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, The Senate, in committee, took up the bill for the abolition o: ital punishment, and atter further con- sideration, the rejection of an amendment which was offered, the bill was laid on ¢! ble. FREE SCHOOLS, The bill providing for the establishment of free echools in the State was taken up and ordered to the third readin, The section preserving a distinction between country and city schools was restored. The section which proposes to submit the question to the people was rejected. FXEMPTION OF HoMESTEADS, The bill previously reperted, which provides for exemption of all homesteads from seizure and sale for debt, was taken up and put forward. ASSEMBLY. CLEAN STREETS, Mr. Canrpece reported a bill in favor of preventing the throwing of offal into the streets of the olty of New York. WILLIAMSBURG, amend the charter of the village of was taken up and passed. MORTGAGE SALES. The Sheriff of New York reported the number of mortgege sales within the er year, which amount to 264; the amount of fees $2150, and’ that the amo in hand amounted to $12,000. The bill was passed. PRIZE FIGHTING ‘The bill to punish prize fighting was taken up, and afver further consideration, ordered to a third reading The provisions of this bill have been made very str gent. The bill to Williamaburg it in- RELIEF TO THY DEAF AND DUMR ° The bill making an appropriation of $15.000 to the Deaf and Dumb Institution of the city of New York, was taken up and pasred ’ PILOT Brut dew Dill was further considered, and some Progre 6 made. ‘Things in New Orleans, New Ontnans, Jan. “61849, ‘The cholera has disappeared. The weathe ‘tfavor- ite are advancing, The Caliiv