The New York Herald Newspaper, February 6, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Our Naval Service, As the naval appropriation bill is now under the - and Bassam sta, | COncideration of Congress, we desireto make a JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR, DAILY HERALD—T. conte per opy— ee MEK MORNING ROITION w puou.v% at ebIThONean beh WEERLY BRK : fore breakfast ; th 471 ER : ‘newohoye at £ oeloe's, Mae jor thanittlon on teas Cowe BOWERY THEATRE, -—Senonavr's Wrra—Uscus Joun—Faats of rux Be ov1s Auawe—Gru Bias, BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Monrs-Cruro, TION, TER, Chatham Square—Loweniox Boy — Moana Msasowe Gutnce at Naw Youre Monet oF & Wore BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Vasier Farn— Mowto-Caurr. HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Cuniery’s Munsra zis BOCIETY LIBRARY, Brosdway, near Leonard—New On- LuameSunmn avers. ALHAMBRA, Broadway, near Prince—Saxve, Lent & Co.'s Momcax Crtovs. ZOOLOGICAL HALL, Bowery—Van Axsunou & Cos Maw aomnix. CHINESE MUSEUM, 699 Broadway—Ourween Ouasosreis, PANORAMA TALL, 59% Brosdway—Downavan's Paro Rama oF Mexico, TABERNACLE, Broadway. —Guno't's Concent, Now York, Tucsday, February 6, 1849. The Slavery Question In the Legistature— Conduct of the Whig Press, ‘The most eminous sign of the times, in connec- tion with the future union, growth and prosperity of these States, 1s the pertinacity with which the ultra anti-slavery fanatics of the Northern and Eastern States maintain their course of hostility to the Southern portion of our confederacy, in utter disregard of the censtitutional compaet. Hitherto this fanatical spirit was confined to Massachusetts and one or two other Eastern States; but it has exhibited its frightful dimensions in the State of New York—in the Empire State—in our Legis- lature. Not content with passing resolutions denouncing the extension of slavery to the newly acquired ter- nitories of New Mexico and California, the mem- bers of the New York Legislature are about to send as a representative of the State of New York in the Senate of the United States, the most honorable and august body on the face of the earth, a man whose past career proves him to be wild, reckless, and desperate, as a politician and statesman. On the subject of slavery, and all its phases—even as to its continuance in the Southern States, which 18 guarantied by the consti‘ution—he is a perlect and fdownright fanatic ; one whose influence and counsels cannot but have te effect of widening the few remarke upon amendments that are, or ovght to be, thereunto appended. Citizens generally, members of Congress parti- cularly, either from lack of interest or of light, are ignorant of the rules which govern, and the prin- ciples which actuate, the naval man. The mer- chant, who, from peculiar habit of mind, brings every thought and action down to its market- able value—who discerns no poetry in life save the “poetry of motion,” 1n the rise and fall of cotton, or the “undulations” of the stock market, imagines that in the navy, a8 on ’change, the “almighty dol’ lar” 18 thé governing principle, the “ruling pas- sion;” while the honorable Congressman, who with studied indifference pockets his “per diem,” acts as if he thought that the trust reposed 1n the pa- trictiem, valor and fidelity of the naval officer, ought to be sufficient to induce him to leave his “country for his country’s good,” and considers the *‘putting money in his purse” as entirely a work of supererogation. Perhaps, too, some few of these legislators, being versed in other than their “mother tongue,” may remember the significant proverb’ “la pauvreté est un glaive bien acéré,” from which, as a fact, they argue that the capacity to fight, on the part of a “man of war,” 18 in direct proportion to the emptiness of his purse. Others, again, recalling their schoolboy Latin, assert, fear, jess of contradiction in legislative halls, that “dulce et decorwm est pro patria mort;” whence anise those frequent but abstract’ attempts to shed tha “last drop of blood” which is ever oozing out, in progy speeches, written for the benefit of consti- tuents, and reported for the benefit of the Union and Intelligencer. We would have ail interested in this matter, “to halt between these two opinions,” neither coincid- ng with the “man of money,” still less with the patriotic “man of worda;” but assuming with us the juste mikeu, bring the governing principles of the naval officer down to the practical standard of common sense, viz : that he 1s allured into the corps by the enticements of a military life— “the pomp and circumstance of glorious war”—and re- mains init from force of habit, added to the agree- able sensation of receiving, periodicaily, a respec- table stipend. Now, in the matter of salary, these “truest sons of trueat blue,” have nothing to complain; in the matter of rank, everything; and this brings us to the consideration of that which ought to be an in- diepensable appendage to the appropriation bill of the ensuing year, viz: a law creating a “retired list” for aged and imbecile officers of the navy. In the war of 1812, our navy, smaller even than at present, upheld with honor the country’s flag, and proclaimed, in many a well fought action, that Bri- tannia could “no longer rule the waves.” Then skill breach which, unfortunately, has been made be- and bravery were added to the energy and hardi- tween the Northern and Southern portions of our confederate family, on the subject of slavery. In an anti-slavery speech which he delivered in Cleveland, Ohio, and also in other places, he counselled and advised the Legislature of that State to passa law concerning fugitives from the South, which would be in direct contravention ot the constitution of the United States—the very instru- ment which he must swear to maintain and uphold, before he can take ‘at in the body to whichhe is about to be elected by our Legislature. But this is not all. There 1s now before the Legislature an act of precisely the description which Mr. Seward advised the Legislature of Ohio to pass in regard to fugitive slaves, and which, if passed, will be an insult to the South, an open vio- lation of the constitution, and an attack on South- ern rights, guarantied in the most solemn manner by that sucred instrument. Such an act has passed the Senate, and if it be not defeated im the Assem- bly, it will become a law, and im a short time briag about collisions with the South that may even- tually lead to the most fatal consequences to the permanence of the American republic. Now let us ‘tee what course the whig press has pursued on this subject. One of the organs o: tha party in this city—the Courter and Enquirer--in a long and able article, takes ground against the act 4m question, and denounces it asa practical at- tempt to violate the constitution. The tone of its remarks on the subject 1s admirable But how does it contrast with the course which it recently pursued on the subject of the election of ex-Go- vernor Seward to the United States Senate! That journal is perfectly cognizant of the career of Se- ward. It cannot have forgotten his factious and treasonable conduct towards the South on the sla- very question. It cannot but know that he is one of the most bitter opponents of Southern rights, re- lgiously guarantied, and religiousty to be observed and maintained by all patriotic and well meaning men throughout the whole country. And yet it aided and assisted him in procuring his nomtna- tion, and would no doubt be exceeding wroth if he be not elected. What consistency is there in this blowing hot and cold in the same breath? That paper pro- fesses to be a warm friend of General Taylor, and intends, no doubt, to support his admiaistra- tion, provided its coterte receive some of the spoils of office. But will not that adminis- tration have enough of difficulties to encounter, without adding more? Are there not factions enough in Congress, to create excitement and ill, will, but that more should be added? ‘The truth is, the course which the Courter and Enquirer and other protessedly whig journals, have thought proper to pursue towards the election of ex- Governor Seward, and towards this mischievous bill, now before our Legislature, has been conflict- ing, and will tend to embarrass the administration of General Taylor. As to the bill itseif, if carried anto effect, it will be an attrocious violation of the constrtution of the United States, and will only in- crease the disaffection, already too wide, between the two sections of the Union. Seuuine Newsrarens on Sunpay in Pniva- peLpuia.—We observe that the police of Phila- delphia, under the influence of the most rg d mo- rality, have arrested a few little newsboys, who were exerting themselves in getting a living for their widowed mothers and brothers or sisters, by selling newspapers before and between church hours, in the extremely moral city of Philadele phia. The police of Philadelphia 1s wonderful, in its way. The grog shoys there are opea on Sunday— the taverne are open on Sunday--houses of ill-re- pute are open on Sunday—places for drinking and diseipation are open on Sunday, in Philadelphia; but a few little boys who come out into the streets to sell the news, are considered to be a terrible desecration of that bleseedday, and are arrested and shut up accordingly. This ig morality, with a vengeance. Now we verily believe that the wide circulation of newspapers, and the intelligence and lessons which they convey, contribute more to the good order and decorum of society on Sunday, or Sa- turday, than all the police, all the magistrates, all the parsons, of any particular city, all put together, The great ligament which binds society together in the present age, and preserves the public order general'y, is to be found in the erculation, distri- bution, and perusal of the newspaper press and other vehicles of intellectual intelligence. What miserable hypocrisy, therefore, in those who call themselves magistrates and leaders of s¢ ciety, to attempt to put down, under the doubtful authority of law, the circulation of this agency, which is the corner stone of civilization and order in 90+ oiety and government throughout the ¢ untry, We would advise the police of Philadelphia to look to the grog shope, the taverns, the hotels, the disorderly houses of all kinds, open day and night, | Sunday and Saturday, side by side with the eburches and other — of prayer and medita- ton. Here is work for moralists, hood of youth. Perry was but seven-and-twenty when he “met the enemy;” and nothing but the ac- tivity and thoughtless daring of that age could have carried him and his flag in an open boat, from a sinking vessel, to one in which he was yet to conquer. With rare exceptions, old age is apt te count the cost before embarking on such expeditions; but even when the spirit of youth lingers in the mortal tenement, the weaknesees of the flesh prove sad obstacles to chi- valrous acts. This seems peculiarly the case, vpon that unstable element which poets have named the “rolling deep.” The tottering step of age requires surer footing than is to be found on the deck of a ship, which “reels to and fro and stag- gers like a drunken man;” and yet,with these facts staring us in the face, we have scarce an officer on the list cf captains whose years have not num- bered the three score and ten, and whose bodily energies have not long since departed this life. We would not speak disresrectfully of these gen- tlemen, many of whom have done the State ser- vice, and for this let them receive an honorable discharge from active duty, and a competent sup. port forthe remainder of theirlives. Others there are who cannct come under this category; to these let the country also be just, asto men who, having “one talent, straightway wrapped it in a napkin and bu- ried it.” For this purpose, and for these who are sick, and whose constitutions have been shattered by exposure in the line of duty, the navy cailsfor a “retired list.” The :mmediate interests of the service demand that this list of octogenarian cap- tains should be replaced by men who possess the skill and gallantry of the heroes of 1812, with the youth, energy and progressive knowledge of the presentday. Such men are now to be found in the navy, languiehing in the subordinate grades, and expending the activity and strength of man- hood in the petty details of the subaltern’s duty. There are two other amendments which ought to go hand in hand with the appropriation bill, and concerning which, 1f permitted, we will make a few remarks at another time. Excrrgmen ELATING TO THE Fancy Prize Ficnt.—We do not remember ever to have seen 80 great an excitement among certain classes of so- ciety, a8 has been developed dering the last few days in relation to the approaching prize fight between Yankee Sullivan and Tom Hyer. It is similar in some respects to the agitation produced in the public mind by the first accounts of the Mexican war, or the prelimmary movements be- fore the great duel between Culonel Webb and Tom Marshall of Kentucky. All these excitements, springing ont of prize fights, duels, or war, are of the same nature and formation, ani derive their interest from the brave attempts which fellow mortals make to put each other out of existence, in the expertest and most ecientific manner possible. {t is generally reported im thia latitude, by the friends of each pugilet, that their own man,whom they back, will succeed over the other. It1s said teat Yankee Sullivan is so confident of success, thet he has written a letter to his wife, who resides in Chatham street, overflowing with cheer- fulnees and confidence, and requiring her to prepare a splendid dinner on the Saturday of this week, when he expects to be back in New York, and dine at home with lus friends and backers, after well punishing Hyer, his an.agonist. We believe that Hyer, on the other side, writes in a similar strain of confidence as to his sucess. The stakes between the two pugilists amount to ten thousand dollars, and many heavy bets are pending on the result, some even as high as five thousand dollais—in all probability $50,000 are pening. That the affair will terminate in blood and mur- der, we think 18 highly probable. The aceounts of the ficht will ce telegraphed all over the Union, from Baltimore, to the gaping multitudes in every town ond city where an electric telegraph exiats, ‘Thus we go in the march of physical civilization. The Legislature at Albany are passing a law mak- ing 1ta State prison offence for every person in this State concerned in such an affair. Prize fight- ‘ng 18 doubtless in the same category with duelling; but if seeking to destroy human life in detail 18 4 crime, why is it not in the mass? Killing 1s mur- der in the eyes of a just morality, whether perpe- trated singly or by thousands. Whatgross incon- sistency in human nature! ‘The man who kills one fellow man is held to be guilty of murder; but he who destroys millions 18a here. Who can solve such enigmas? Araivar ov THe Strramsure Unxicors.—The tteamship Unicorn, Capt. Frazer, arrived yeater- day afternoon from Halifax, having left that port on the Ist inet. She has been purchased for the California trade. Cievurt Cov , 8, 9, 11, 12, 12, M4 15, 16, 17, Sursnion Count—2 8, 6, 7, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 20, 82, 83, 34, 36, 36, 37, 89, 40, 41, 43, 46, 47, 48, 40, 60, 61, 68, 64, 66. me Euras—6, 6, 7, 0, 11, 12, 18, 14, 15, 17, 18) Arrival of the Steamship United States, We are much pleased in having it in our power to announce to our readers that the steamship United States, for the safety ot which some ap- prehension was feit, is now snugly moored at her dock in thie city. She arrived at this port yes- terday afternoon, via Haiifax, all right and tight, but with a few scratches; so that all fears for her safety are happily at an end. She lett Southampton, Eng‘and, on the 9th ult., and Halifax on the 3d instant. It appears that the protraction of the voyage was unavoidable; for from the time when she, got out of sight of land, until she approached Halitax, she encountered a continuance of heavy gales, which would put any vessel to the test. This will appear evident when we say that, fast a ship as .she is known te be, she was not able to make more than a hundred miles per day for nearly eighteen days. She put into Halifax, not because she had not sufficient coals on board to take her to New York, but to take in more, go as to provide against any contingencies that might occur. Under the cir- cumstances, and considering the immenst lue of her cargo, Captain Hackstaff, in our opinion, acted very prudently in touching at Halifax. It is consoling to know that the machinery of the United States was not in the least deranged, and that it was not found necessary to stop it, dunng the whole of the tempestuous Passage. The cargo of the United States is worth nearly $1,000,000. h Among her passengers we notice the name of the Mlle. Kuphrasia Borghese, the highly popular vocalist; M. Corelli, a tenor whose reputation 18 well known in Europe, and M. Adrien, the celebrated magician. Annexed is a card from the passengers: — Stxamsnir Usitep States, Of Sandy Hoo’s, February 6, 1849. To Wo. G. Haexstarr, E Dea Six :—The undersigne the steamer United States on t to New York, whioh is now n not part from you without thi regerd and esteem which th man andan ceosge Some . . i int some of great severity. Known one of such continued and extrem ousness, During the whole of this long voyage, your constant devotion to dat! ceesively arduous charscter oan only be appi by thore who have pened throngh the same so hus excited our admiration. With grateful hea recognise and acknowledge this devotion, and we der to you our warmest thanks for it. and for your un- ceasing efforts to render our situation on board your ship as comfortable as tempests and adverse circum- stances would admit of. Receive with thie, dear Sir, our warmest wishes for your health and happiness, and for the future pros- perity of the noble steumehip United States. Signed by W. H. Robertson, A. Stevens, E. Ducatel, C. A. Dans, O. D. 8. Grant, John A, Lugueer, Lieut, A. Ponte, F. Brisao, J. F. Delius, L. Corvelli, N. Kahn, A, Fellat, F. Ponet, Santiago Kerno, A.’ Dennis, L: Draper, jr.; Paul Dinet, L. ¥. Dedruck, J. B. Olancta, P.F. Lafiite, J. F. Ramie, Pater Morris, Laubereau, A. Girard, A; J, Hamilton, George L. Todd, P, Longis, A.H. Lee, J. H. Charraud E. Borghese, FH. Dutille. The following is a list of h Mr. Kamee A. sett, H Seo. Mr. Duos .F. Lassette, Mr. Janet, Messrs. Kah: Charraud, Castro, P, Dinet, Mr. Sterans and servant, Laubereau, Robert- son, Draper, Hamilton, Grant, A. Archer, J. Delius, P. Morris. Donnelly, A Ponte, P. Longia. A. Feillot, A. Girard, Leon de Orne. H Oleneta, H. Dutille, Tauler P. Carona. Mr. Griffith and lady, Mr. Adrie Adrien and lady, Mr. Bazin, Jady and two daughters, F, Farenolii, C. Almard, Mr. Nollan, lady and child, Gaepar Leger, O. Gibbon, Mr. Corelli, Euphrasia Bor- ghese, G. G. Genther, Mr. Brown, Dumoali, Brenmer. The Halifax Sun contains the following relative o her:— Tue Steamenir Uniteo Stares.—The steamship United Sta New York, Wm. G. Hackstaff, Esq, commander, put into Halifax, for coal, on Wednesday morning, after an exceedingly tempestuous run of twenty-two da; She encountered a conrtant suc orms, from the time passengers on board voyages from Havre ite termination. ,C H. riasac, Todd, she left the Needl nearly reached Cape Race, eo violent it impoaai abovea hundred miles a day, for the fit days of the On the 24th of Jai ry, in the vicinity of iengitede 84 degrees and latitude 51 de- grees, she met a tremendous hurricane, which, for some tme, placed her in a very critical position—but the passed through the trial without the slightest damage to her machinery, Among her passengers ate several gentlemen who have made the voyage repeatedly, at all seasons of the yer ynd all con- cur ‘in declaring that they bave rer witnessed weather of such severity 60 great « length of time, The engines worked uninterruptedly through the whole period, and were in as good a condition when rhe entered the harbor of Halifax as whon she left Cowes. Exhausted as her couls were by above twenty days’ steaming, she had still on board « suff- ol quantity to carry her to New York, with moderate weather; but Captain Hacketaff, in consideration of his d cargo, judged it best torun no risk, re of a stook large enough to carry him through any storm that might occur om the coast. The United States is one of tho largest ships that has ever entered this harbor. Her tonnage is reckoned at 2.000 tons; besides her coals. is calculated to carry 1.000 tons of freight, and a hundred and nty-five paetengers. Her model differs from that of other steamers, in her bottom being flat, so that she rides over the water, instead of cutting through it. Her steadixers inasca is spoken of aa very remarkable. She runs regularly between New York and Havre, touching at Cowes. She has now on board fitty odd pasrengers Jn the firet cabin, and twontyin the seoond. Her lower cabin is filled with merchandize. is the richest that ever crossed the Atlantio, consis Td of above 3,000 psokages of “rench silk goods, worth from two to three millions of dollars, Asowrant Justices or New Yorx.—A bill has been lately presen ed in the Assembly, at Albany, : (RFINTA CONGRESS. purporting to amend two acts, paseed last year, in PRIRFIBTR CONG: relation to justi es and police courts in the city of ee. New York. \V e have carefully examined this bill, Senate. and, with t'e exception of a few unimportaat ‘Wasuinaron, February 6, 1849. changes and details, ite principal object appears to | The Vice President called the Senate to order at 12 be to increase the salanes of the justices aud their ptvgenl My meee reagent was made by the Cheplaia, clerks. | aaa seared H SEROUTIVE GOMMUMIOATIONS, toma some marke with eference to tis end: |, ™ Viens ae bre the Seale sree A communications from the President, the contents of ing fea'ure, Weghen siated that the salaries of the | which did not transpire. justices amounted to fifteen hundred dollaraa year, a jeaagl aa emanarl and o’ the clerks to one thousund; but by thianew | Mr, Manoum, of North Carolina, submitted a resolu- bill, 1t was proposed to increase the salaries of the | tion similar to that Proposed by Mr. Stephens in the Justices to eighteen hundred, and of the clerks to | House, on Saturday, calling upom the President to twelve hundred. An alteration, however, has communicate to the Senate certain doouments sup- since been made in the bill. Instead of this di- | Posed to be im existence relative to the secret history rect increase-—-which was open, honest and above | of the treaty ot Guadaloupe Hidalgo; inquiring of board—it is now proposed, in order to throw dust | bim whether there ts not # protocol extant, whieh nul- in the eyes of the public, and to avert the indigna- | Mgesthe amendment of the Senate to the treaty, ho. 4 After an informal discursion. in which no facts of im- tion which such a proceeding must naturally excite, | portance were elicited, the resolution was laid over. to accomplish the object by indirect and insidious | Mr. Honten of Virgil ifpoeena Paes ap means. It is proposed in the second section of the aaa bill, that “in all such cases of summary proceed, i} ings before any such justice, which are not liti- Jutions passed by the Le, ture of Vi ing the resolutions which were pas body in the year 1847, witb regard to the Wilmot pro- vieo and the question of slavery in the territories, gated, the fees of such justice, in all cases, shall pn ie php Creager ene reugetate be be fifty cents,” é&c. Thus it will be seen that | printed.’ a ii i COUNTING PRESIDENTIAL VOTES, though we “scotched” the snake, we didnot kill it. Mr. Charson, of Delaware, from the ola’ committee With ite proverbial lubricity, it has slipped away | having the subject in charge, presented @ report re- from the direct to the indirect—from increase of commending that the two houses mevt on the 14th + | inst., and proceed to count the votes cast during the salary in a stated eum, to an increase larger, per- | iaty 'ctoction for President ud vice President of the haps, in amount, but less obvieus 10 public percep- | United States ; also recommending that one teller be be appointed on the part of the Senate aud two for the be House. ‘The report was adopted, and We should have thought, however, that the ex- | appointed teller on the perience of the past would forever prevent any re- } Mr. sort, in future, te the system of payment to our of- | quiry to be made into the ex fieials, in fees. We have abolished it with regard | ® marine hospital at Rock Is! . considered by unanimous co; to almost all offices—civic as well State—from a | nt and sgreed to. Mp. ReArTROHRArION Ton srCRET geRvioH, sae - | ir. Rusx, of Texas, offered a resolution directing conviction of the many evils which 1t created, as | inquiry to be wade Into the expediency of making a well as from the great superiority of distinct and specified compensation, know of, that we should relapse again into this exploded system, and we earnestly hope that a watchful eye will be kept on the movements of those who aim at producing such a result. If the Justices’ remuneration for their duties be too small, let there be a fair and open demand made for its increase. | epproprietion see the ex lace of certain, secret service is no on wi bad during the late war with Mexico, which was oon- Rhere imo .teason we | Ret et by unanimous consent, and agreed to, | THR POSTAGE BILL, | _ After the transaction of some farther business, of no | general importance, the bill providing for s reduced ; Snd uniform rate of postage was taken up, and Mr. Auven, of Obio, rose and delivered a lengthy and earnest speech, p: | of Ocean mail steamers, and in reply to the late speech | of Mr. Niles, of Conneoticut, on the subject. He charged the Senator from Conneotiout with tursing @ somerset on the tariff question, and animadverted Theatrical and Musical, his par Bowsny Tixatas.— The house was finely attended | ” Mr Nites responded in akappy manner, and declared rincipally in opposition to the system with much tact on sundry other alleged desertions of last evening, by a most respectable audience, attracted thither by the excellent dramatic entertainments, and also by the announcement of the performances of the real;Bedouin Arabs, who have lately arrived in this city. The performances commenced with the amus- ing farce of “ Uncle John,” which was played in ex- cellent style by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Jordan. Mrs. Walcot, &c, Tho company at the Bowery do these little farces very neatly. After this, the Bedouin Arabs that the somerset was on the other side. ‘he Senstor from Obio bad made t erset, and done it upon executive dictation. The matters were amicably ad- justed between the two Senators ip an interesting arley. p Mr Pearce, ot Maryland, next expressed his views upen the subject. He was opposed ta the free clroula- tion of newspapers. ‘The interests of the people would not be advanced by it. He was in favor of alow and uniform rate of postage for newspapers, instead of an. entirely free clcculation. made their bows, and @ fino, bandsome set of fellows the: 'e—four adults and two boys. A description of thelr performances can scarcely be given, 80 as to oon. yey any accurate idea of them—they leap, turn somer- sets, carry one another on their heads, roll the boys up into all manner of sbapes, tosn them up in the alr end catch them again, as easily as a schoslboy does Lie ball. One of them carries six men on his shoulders et once, leaps over a band of Arabe with six sabres in thelr bunds, and @ variety of other wonderful feats of The nd lightness with which they Mr. Dicxtnson, cf New York. and Mr Westcorr, of Florida, briefly addreeeed the Senate upon the subject; On motion; the Sénate adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasnincton, February 6, 1849. ‘The House convened at noon, and opened as usual. The journal having been read, NRW MAIL noUTEs, Mr. Sinzey, of Wisconsin, offered @ resolution in favor of establishing sundry new mail routes on the Upper Mireiesippi, which was, by unanimous consent, considered end agreed to, NATIONAL AMBITRATION, Mr. Tucx, of New Hampshire, offered a proamble and resolutions, in favor of settling disagreements be- among nations by arbritration. The resolution hay- ing been read, Mr. Tuck moved to suspend the rules, im order that it might be immediately acted upon, which motion failing, the resolution took the usual couree. so thay met with was well performances went oif with much éclat. To-nicht th me dill will be repsated, the Arabs performing all their best feats. Broapway Tueatar.—If the renowned author of the novel from which ‘Monte Cristo” is dramatised, were © resident among the gocd psople of Gotham, what a degree of satisfaction and pride he would naturally feel to seo the creation of bis fancy represented in this city for the thirty-eeventh night, to undiminished avdiences, and with unabated delight. It must also, we should think, Inrpire the proprietor of the establish- ment with feelings of a somowhat similar nature; for it cannot be denied, that this drama bas farexceeded in attraction, and eecured amore protracted “ran.” than anything offered for the public appreciation during the whole winter seascn. The cast have attained all that finith and perfection which its performance for so long @ time was necesrarily calculated to give. Nationa, Tusatre.—Before the first piece was haif over last evening, every part of the house was crowd- ed, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed among the audience; indeed, we heve nover known psrformances G0 off more excellently than last evening's at the Na- tional. The first piece was the laughable farce of “Pilllcoddy,”” played for the first time at this house, W. B. Chapman, as the nervous Seedsman, continual. STRPHENS) PROTOCOL RESOLUTIONS. Mr Sternens, of Georgia, on motion, obtained the unanimous concent of the House to offer his resolu- tions respeoting the supposed protocol to the late treaty with Mexi ‘The Curex having read them, Wentworth, of Illinois, called for the yeas and n the suspension of the rales.in order to act 2ttons, which were ordered. Yous 181, resolutions being now before the House, Mr. Stxrnens proceeded to explain and illustrate the merits of the question, in an earnest and eloquent He the resolutions hitherto passed by the louse, calling on the President struc to the treat; Sevier and Clifford, y commissioners, Messrs and for @ correct copy of Jy anticipating the turning up of O’Souttie, was m the late treaty with Mexico. Also, the comlo; and his fear, trepidation, affected brava: jo, sident’s reply to the same, seating that it would final despair, when the O’Ncuttle does really, as he | be incompatible with the Public interests to fur- thinks, turn up, was mostamusing. Pardey Played the | nish the information called for. He said it was his worthy O'Souttle, the turned up individual, very well, ond looked most ‘mariner like.”” The,restgof the enter- tainments, which consisted of “Wallane” and “ Rosina Meadows,” went cff capitally. To-night Mr. Seymour will take his first benfit. 'e hope he will one, a6 he is s moet meritorious young moreover, porgessed of much talent. Without wi: ing to detract from any ether performer, we must say his acting as Sykesey has contributed very much to the sincere belief that the protocol to which he had re- ferred in his resolutions, did exist, and if his present effort to call it forth from its hiding-place proved inef- fectual, he should then move the appointment of » select committee, with power to send for papers. He reviewed several pas of the treaty which bad be ricken out, or altered, by the United States Senate, and shor that they were not what the protocol represented them to be. How, he asked, Tue Annvat Masonic Batt of the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons under the jurisdie- tion of St. John’s Grand Lodge, will take place at the Chinese Assembly Rooms, Broadway, this evening. Tickets are $2, and can be had at 82 Forsyth street. We recommend this ball to our friends. Itis for the highest charity. There is none higher than masonry. Whenthe first man was formed ia the image of God, the principles of masonry, asa immenee success of the “Moss”? dramas, The promi- | did the President, or his agents, dare to impose this nence which hia performance ot Sykesey gave him has | fraud upen the Mexican government ? been the means of bringing his talents before the pub- Mr. Houston, of Alabama, replied with considerable lio; and in Irish drema be has alao proved himself no | warmth. Greet injustice had been done tothe Exe- men ept. In fine, Mr. Seymour has a good chance | cutive in this gratuitous attack of the tleman from before him, and with steadiness and appitcation, will | Georgia. There was no essential difference in the no doubt attein a good rank in his profession. His bill bark Aang and after the amendments of the Senate afirst-rateone It consists of four | had been made toit, Mr. Buchanan's letter to the mong them “Rosina Meadows” and | Mexican government on the subject was similar in its arney Wil- | character to the protocol. The Speaker was here in- mover, and | terrupted by Messrs, Ste sand Toombs, of Geor- ening Let ii id questioned with regard to this point, Bunton’s Toeatre.—This fine place of amusement was well attended last evening, and the performance consisted of the comedy in three, acts by Mr. Brougham, founded upon the witty and humorous novel of “Vanity Fair,” which afforded the company of Mr. f Mesers. Sevier and Clifford, of the 25th May, 1848, Mexican Congress had jast agreed treaty, dated May 26. Here upon the Mexican governme: Mr. Sternens explained Congre to Mr. Buchanan, stating that the to the protocol- then was fraud practised d said thatthe Mexican was pot slone the Mexican divine gift from heaven, were stamped upoa his heart by the Great Architect of the universe. Thus instructed from above, the sublime opera- tive and active part of masonry was practised by Adam in the bowers of paradise, and propagated in a lesser or greater degree of perfection, through the d'flerent nations of the world. In Solomon’s time, the Bible says there were then 3,600 master masons, §0,000 fellow craltsmen, and 70,000 la- borers in the employ of Heaven, building God’s temple, headed by the chief director and most ac- complished mason that ever lived—the Grand Master Hiram, Here’s the doeuments. 1 Kings, (book), cap. 5. ¥. 15 —“ And Solomon had three eoore and tem thourand that bare burdens, and four score thousand ern in the mountains,”” chief of Solomon’: Officers, the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.”” —“ And Solomon set 18 of nd four score thous: mountain. and threo thousand seere to set the people at work.’ In all the ages of general'darkness and barbari- ty, te Masons have adorned the different coun- tries of the world—Syria, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, Babylonia, Media, Persia, Arabia, Afn- ca, Lesser Asia, Grecia, Rome, Modern Europe, and America. The Masons hear, amidst the complicated dis- treeses, among us, the loud cries of many hungry, cold, sick, and almost ready to perish, and wish, with open heart and open hand, to relieve them. This is the purpose of the present testival, and all who believe in charity are avited to come. The only virtue which we can carry with us into the other world, is charity. Faith, alter death, is swallowed up im sight; our hope, in enjoyment; but our charity, when we shake of mortality, shall then only begin to have its tull scope, nlarging itself into unbounded dimensions, as the main in- redient of onr happiness in the regions of eternal fore: “So may it be, for the sake of Christ our Saviour.” Those who wish to see beauty and loveliness ‘on the square,” let them visit this an« nual ae a ey 81 rue and sincere, ‘Awd just to the fair, They'll trust jore Than a free and accepted mason. Those who wish to find men and gentlemen, may come. What tho’ they call us Mason fools’ We prove, by g’ometry, our r the art By ‘havior every wi a That when you meet with Masons there, You meet with gentiem ‘Then who would not be a Free Mason? So happy and jovial are we, To ki; rf ‘ea and lords wo are brothers ‘And land wo are free! i every Tickets can also be had of any of the committee, (See advertisement.) Burton an excollent occasion of displaying the varied talents peculiar to every actor on these boards, Mr. Brougham, Mr. Jobmston, Raymond and others, the splendid Mrs. Brougham, and the funny Miss Chapman performed their parts with great ease and often excited rears of laughter. The last scene, in which all the heirs arrive to the will of the eld lady, is one of the most natural and er eae we eversaw. The burlerque of “Monte Criste,’ which followed, was well put on the stage, ican Executive refused to give the treaty until the protocol was framed and signed. Mi shawn, of Ma husettes, interposed, and read & letter from the American Commissioners to Mr. Buchanan, of @ date four days later, informing him that tl reaty had that day been ratified by the Mexican government. ston then resumed his remarks in defe of the President, and said that the President had bee! sreailed by the gentieman from Georgia, in languaye sanction to and will be again performed this | which did the President no injury, but which is not evening. Used by one gentleman against another on chit floor. Benerit or C. W. Cranee—Otymric Toratar.— | Mr. Sternens interrupted the spea He bad The simple announcement of this talented gentlema: seked the President loudly enough for this important ‘s benefit, this evening, would be sufficient to enlist his numercus friends in his behalf; but when it is con- tidered that he has-. ompliment to bis private and profeetional merite—the aid of such eminont artists ae Sectt, Chanfrau, Walcot, Mrs. Tilion, and others of equal eminence, we are at a hether mort to re- ccmmend the object of the be: or applaud the libe- rality of those artists who '@ #0 geucrously an- nounced themselves in bis behalf. Amrnican Cincus.—The weather, let it be ever so unfevorable, appears to have but very little effect upon the attraction of this ightful po of amusoment, anit is nightly filled by a very farhionable audience, Last night Mr. Dan Rice made his debat, and delizht- ed the audience with bis spicy comic improvisations, ke., together with his inimitable Shaksperean read. ings, which called forth renewed applanse. ‘The oxtra- ordinary performances of Mr Sands and bia two sone, the bvautiful horse May Fly, together wich the aston- ishing ponies, and pan rant JUBs wont of with information, and he would ask him no more. he dered to withhold it, ha wor with power to send for person: inquiry. Mr. Houston said that President Polk could not be intimidated into a compliance with the gentleman's requeet. Mr. Steruess—We will try it. Mr, Hoverow.in closing hia remarks u submitted an amendment to the resolutions, making the call conditional, so as to request the President to communicate the information in case he deems it net incompatible with the public interest te do ro. Mr. Scuencx. of Ohio, fellowed in an interesting speech. He laid dow: notion between the American Executiy: and the Mexican Executive and Congrees. He asked what had been done in regard to the treaty, and gave a history of the ease. Finally. he pronounced the Pres: fraudulent and deceptive throughout the war, and also Bat if raid ask for @ committee, sand papers, to make the See cerlecente ct explanee, hg tists 1 the mony | Vien gsc te the ety, /abiod ibe, ond sala orderly place ever es! ed in this city, . ‘ “trod » Minstarts.—It has beeomo a. fixed fact | ‘Ret, Be as rin 5+ peal aes atat ee ag Shad brated band of Ethiopian minstrels is one of the most attractive of features of New York. A stranger, on arriving here, makes it « point to witness their admirable delineations of negro character, and hear their splendid singing, before he transicte the which called him hither. i in at ease, and he can atte: The performances of this band are, appreciated by our own citizens as the: rs Mr. Scnenck, resuming, said he had no doubt of it. This, he continued, was the work of the Exeoutives of the two governments. True, our Senate had debated there amendments for many day had adopted them; but what oared the Prei He told the Mexican government, with the there Their amendments wer mere bmatters of form. and so it wae ratided beew raised against the mation, he had made ow and be had trested it it the call be made dent to produce the ded treaty, not intermeddling legislators. — ‘eof no account. They wera “Let us ratify the tre: ” As to the objection whish had mode of caliing for this infor- ¢ eitation upon the President, with contempt ; he now moved absolute, and compel tha Presi- ‘otecol, Soototy Library ts ightly to hear the admirable concerts of trelx. They arrange their concerts in such Dot mistaken when they expect prove their efforts to join olevated man: at the community t ard classical music with truly chaste d healthy Mr. Bunt, of South Caroling, followed, and said that They continue as brilliant ‘erin their | the ke had got important information from and their musical performances are most ex- | romewhere, that the other side hed received im- bpd ebay from a source which ail could rea- 7 eeeed while be had not obteined it from it] ~In there days of travelling, er. He moved the pri forming #0 freely for ovarian dee question, in order, he through Mexico to California, s panorame that all might have { ats te ee Brenly deter to tom | ke Seta canoe ak, gus od falthtel plsture of ther eeniee ‘or anh oe ghtly amended hia resolutions ; when the use: through, and hear much information about it from | 08 on their adoption was taken, and carried, by Captain Donnavan, whe nightly giv lecture. Moreover, the grand and glorio whioh the Amerie alro faithfully dep! a8 147, nays 34 plenetory be i ANOTHER STATUE 70 wasmitatoN. pod Mr. Meape offe resolution, ‘ms won during the late war,are y a Altog = be panorama is Committee procure « i Cop} 'y Washington in the ‘al at Richmond, Virginia, to well worth seei be waste ts the rotando of the nati td Mr. and Mrs James Wallaok, Jr., are ses to oom- Washington. menoe an engagement at the Richmond theatre. The rerolution having been adopted, lig On motion, the House adjourned. Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Justice Jones, Aldermen Franklim aud Stevens. Fee. 6 —Mr. Justice Jones announced this morning, Extrication of the Ferry Bost, after taking his reat, that the criminal business would Haran pe Grace, Fob, 4, 1849, not be taken up until next week, when it is under- The steam ferry boat has been extricated from her stood that Sherry will be put on his trial for the mar- tion in the foe, and taken up to the der of MoGuire, The 0: ‘Termi: posit di up wharf. She iccbarre mill Monday next. 'The ert rat tien was gotton aay the sssatance ofthe boat Rela, rom journed, an: ire Court after wi Baltimore. t bis honor 6 i and no eausea bel Soe rene damage Theve wibet oonet clos tilcmana 6 | te still comalderabte ioe im he river. t for a copy of his in- | on the subject, | ident’s conduct { ame breath with | Attempted Arrest of Sullivan and Byer. Bartimona, Feb. 5, 1848, Bench warrants have been issued for tho arrest of both Hyer and Sullivan, and they have disappeared. Nominations tor U.S. Senator, Comptroller, and Regent of the University. Avuanr, Feb. 5, 1849, The democratic legislative eauous and the free soil- ere, bave nominated the Hon. John A. Dix as United States Senator, Charies A. Mann for Comptroller, and C. C. Cambreleng for Regent of the University, The hunkers have nominated Chancellor Walworth for United States Senater, end James T. Brady as Re- gent of the University. ‘The whig caucus nominated Washington Hunt for Comptroller, thia evening, without opposition, He re. ceived 108 out of 114 votes. P S. Van Rensselaer was nominated Regent of the U: Election of Puirapucenta, Feb. 5, 1848. At the special election in the twentieth district of this State, for State Senator, in the place of Governor Johneten, it is understood that the demoocratic candi- date is undoubtedly elected. Vote on the Election of Henry Olay, Crnornwari, Feb. 8, 1849, The following is the vote om the election of the Hoe Henry Clay to the Senate of the United States:—Fee Mr. Cley, 93; tor R. M. Johnson, 45. Henry Clay. Naw Onuaans, Fob, 1, 1849, Mr. Clay did not sceompany General Taylor, as was reported. ‘The Cholera, CHarneston, Feb 5, 1840, The cholera broke out on board of the bark Laura, whioh recently railed {rom New Orleans with emigrants for Liberia. There have been two deaths. #iremen’s Riot. Battimons, Fob. 6, 1849, The firemen bed a fight to-dsy, and afterwards a number repaired to a groggery in Pratt street, and commenced fighting again. One man, named Johan Smith, was killed, and another dangerously wounded. Southern Items of News. Baurimone, Feb. 5, 1849, The Southern maii has arrived. From the Richmond papers we learn the death of Benjamin Watkins Leigh The Picayune announces the arrival of the schooner Adelaide, with dates from Vera Crus to the 14th. The insurgents at Taluca were dispersed by the go- verpment forces under Gon. Donelga. Gens. Puiscon and Alvarez were concentrating the treopsfin the State of Mexico, to restore perfect tran- quillity. Congress was still in eession. New York Legislature. Auuanr, Fob. 6, 1849. SENATE. ELECTION OF COMPTROLLER, The Senate have strack ont from the resolution pres viously effered, that portion assigning to morrow for the election of a Comptroller to supply the place of the Hon. Millard Fillmore, Vice President elect, as that office cannot be filled until made vacant by Mr. Fill- more. BILLS PasseD. The Senate, in committee, took up the bill making an apprepristion to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum of New York, which was read a third time and passed. A bill investing the Supervisors with certain legislative powers was read a third time and passed. PRIZE FIGHTING, The committee med the consideration of the bill for the punishment of prizs fighting. when a sub- titute was offered, subjectin; = participating in a fight for money, or in exhib’ the aske of gain, to a penalty varying from @ fine and imprison- ment in the county jail to three years in the State Sonal Without coming to a decision, the Senate ad- journed. ASSEMBLY. BILL REPORTED, To amend the charter of the Brooklyn City Hospital. BILLS PAssED, The bill confirming the election of Mr. Peok, as Trea- surer of Kings county, was read a third tim d pass- €d. Also, the bill to amend the act relative to Police | Justices’ Courts in the city of New York. was passed, BILLS INTRODUGED AND NOTIFIED. Mr. Cross, of Kings county, introduced a bill rela- tive tothe Atlantic Dock, Brooklyn. Noti Cree of a bill providing fer the erection of a ‘ol at Albany. ' | | MONUMENT, Mr. Stocum, of Onondaga county, submitted a rese- | lution in favor of the erection of @ monument to the | memery of the late General Herkimer—which was Pre- | adopted. FLOGGING IN THR ARMY, Mr. Stocum also called up the resolution, previously offered by himrelf,in favor of instructing the New York delegation in Congress to take measures for the abolition of flogging in the Army and Navy ef the Uni- ted States. The resolution was referred to the Com- mittee on Commerce. A SWORD TO COL. ALIAS, of Steuben county, called up the resolu- ‘@ previously offered, in favor of nth & sword to Colonel Bliss, late atde-de-camp to Gener: Taylor, in testimony of bis valuable services rendered. | in the late wer with Mexico. The resolution was re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, BROOKLYN CITY WALL, Mr. Granam, of Ulster county, submitted a resolu- tion requesting the Common Couneil of the city of Brooklyn to report how the $100,000 heretofore raised, had be xpended upon their city hall. The resolution giving rise to eome debate, it was laid over, under the rule, THE NEW YORK riLoT BILL, ‘This bill was passed iu Committee of the Whole. ‘The Assembly then adjourned. Markats, New Oncrans, Feb. 1, 1849. The adviees brought by the steamer Canada have been received here by telegraph. On the first de- baggie holders of cotton beoame firm, and advanced their asking rates. Transactions were, ounts coming over the wires were not 0 favorable, produced considerable hesitation. and holders were more anxious to ell at the prices paid prior to the news. Pollee Intelligence. The Arrest of the Paterson Kobbers at last.~ | few monthe so, it will be recollected by our readers | thats clerk in the employ of Drew, Robinson & Co. No. 52 Wall stroet, was knooked down at Paterson, New Jertey, while pasting from one factory to another, by two men. and robbed of » package containing $8,500, ‘The next day, or the were arrested at Paterson, days; but as the young man could not identify either of them as the one who committed the out- Tage,and no money being found upon the prisoners, ition they were liberated from. vory strong suspicion rested upon ratohful loys was kept respecting their Some after reveral days’ detent custody. Yet, still, them, and « wato! whereabouts, i UP respecting the contemplated okee Sullivan snd Tom Hyer, | brought ow iderable betting between thie | Well os honest men, respecting the result, Thie exoite- | ment was the cause ofthe thieves showing a few rolls of | bank bills, and offering to bet to « large amount | on the resuit of the pugilistic contest. This in- formation ceme to the ears of Justis McGrath, off- | eer A. M. C. Smith, id Captain Magnes, of the | 6th ward police, who took immediate measures to arrest the part! two of om were taken into custody on Sundsy morning, other one waa | caught yesterday inorningat the just as he was battle ground leaving the city, on his journey for t! of the pugilists” Thess men were tak: tice Lothrop, their persons searohed. | them $300 was recovered in five aud This een bas been identified a a rm of Dre | Robineon & Co., as ® portion stolen from their clerk at Paterson, A smail memorandum of the prisoners, show- ) Which the officers ox- to obtain. The prisoners gave the awuned names of Daniel Dermet, John MoCherry, and John A. Calvin. They were ali detained in oustody for forther hearing. We much doubt if any iawyor has heen permitted to see them yet, 80 oloss aud secret hae their arrests been kept It is donbtfut if the whole of the money Sp possibly be revovered, a8 eah one after receiving bis share of the plander, uo doubt hag | gambled # good part of iteway, However, the ofloces | epaaged In the business, ore the best that can by had, | and if the money can be Tecovered, it will certainly | come. Burglory.—Some burels the rtore of Ward, Peck & Ts forced an entrance into ©o. No. 102 Marden Jane, off go'd_ pons, pencils, breast pins, &o., valued ‘The cabin of the brig Gat- Market street, was broken ried off a gold lever watoh orth $160, and $150 in money belonging to Captain Norton moeter of the brig. No arrest. on Sunday night, and camied gold rivge, tilver spoons, cameo im all wt $400 No arent, Robbery on Boord Ship. Tertow. lying at the foot of | aq , Sherif, fan action for'albel, the orieatnt ao! & libel, def allowed judgment to £ by default, and a ottoe served about a fortnight ago, that ‘the inquiry woul be tho damegen assessed this day. bounsel dant moved to postpone the proceedings, davit stating that a material witnens, Bing Be ame) was absent. ’ bri J mith, counsel for the opp ed the motion, on the Ps wl pombe pot Lr ae on be i stated what they im, or when he was ex; to, return. Afar cond dere Atgousston on both siden Sheriff 0 \- aye urn inquiry until the fret Mon. ar