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

NEW YORK HERALD. Northwest corner of fuiton and Nassau ste. JAMES GOKDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. THE HERALD. — Two editions, 2 cents per copy— Fe TURNING RDITION ts'published at Siok Pond dint hated betore breakfast j ih APTERNOON IN beh doft ewe le 0'e.0e! ean WEEKLY HERALD. cir ulation on this Conti. nent, is published 8 ‘6% conte per copy or $3 Sir cemden for elrowles me ea orited te Frosch end Enyli hat 6% cents per copy, or $4 per annum ; the latter rigs to bu lude the pustaye, AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THRATRE, Bowory—Macnera—-Narvemas Guann BROADWAY THEATRE, Brosdway—Kars Woopuvii— Poom Purtic: ppv. mati Chatham Square—Paiws oF THE Miscarn ns, weGoerty unites va nvavenenMoee 1 CaLivonmia—Swantnear s any Wives, BURTO! BATAE, Chambers street—Fast Max—Mar- pant Bawana Youn Live's iw DaNens. MECHANICS WALL, Brosdway, near Broome—Ommusry's Mineracis. SOCKE'Y LEBRARY, Broadway, near Leonart—Naw On- mame BeRemapens ALHAMBRA, » pear Prince—ampe, Luwr & Oo.'s Axmnsoan Erncvs. ZOOLOGICAL BALL, Bowery—Van Ausuncm & Co's Mupsorax CHINESE MUSEUM, 689 Broadway—Onivess Ounvoarr=s, BROOKLYN CONCERT SALUON—Wnire’s Seerwapens, ee w York, I'riday, Hebruary 23, 1849, The Warchouse neport. ‘We give on the first page of this day’s Herald, the report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Warehousing System, which was transmitted to Congress yesterday. It will be reed with intereat by all commercial men. The Accession of the Whiga—Will they Retain Power With the inauguration of General Taylor, the President elect, on the fitth of March next, the whig party will reach power and office in this country, for the first time in a period of nearly half acentury. They are about to try the experi- ment whether or not they can carry on the go- vernment of this great country successfully, and whether, at the end of the term for which they have been elected, they can point to the good they have done, invite a scrutiny of their course, prove themeelves to have faitnfully discharged their duties, and ehow themselves worthy ot re- election. The history of the Uaited States, for the next four years, willbe interesting to the politi- cian, the statesman, and the people generally. The questions which were in issue between the ‘two old parties at the commencement of the present century, have long since been settled and dispoeed of. Within the last twenty-five years, however, certain other issues and questions have ‘been in controverry between them, and have beea waged with more or less intensity. Among them may be mentioned the tariff question, the estab- lishment ot a national baok, annexation of terri- tory, internal improvements, a general bankrupt law, &c. Theee matters have been passed upon by the people at various times; but notwithstand- ing that, we think it likely that a portion of the whig party, in Congress and out of it, will attempt to revive some of them under the new admunis- tration. It would be a matter of curiosity, as well as interest, to let them try to earry them into effect. Their principles in regard to the tariff and the commercial condition of the country, are of some importance. So are their views in regard to a general and national bankrupt law. Two such enactments hhave been passed; and after fulfilling the ends which they were frumed to meet, they were an- nulled. Those measures were passed for the con- venience of a certain class of men; but if there were @ permanent national bankrupt low, we think it ‘would be very useful to the country in general <Any party that desizes to maintain power in this country, must be actuated more or less by the spirit of progrees which 1s so rife in this age and generation. This hae, in a great measure, been the cause of the success of the democratic party. Tha party progreceed, in certain directions, and main tamed itself successfully against all opposition ‘Thus, in our foreign aflairs, its progress was shown am the annexation of foreign territory, which has apereased the power and wealth of the couatry {n domestic matters, it has always acted on what they called the economical system—has been in favor of a specie system of currency, and the en. courege ment of tree trade by lew tariffs. This is a sketch of what the policy of the democratic par- ty hasbeen in times past; and the question is, would it not be advisable to ascertain whether the principles always advocated by the whigs are worth anything in practice? It would be an ex. periment, to be sure; but it is worth trying—for even human nature is only a grand experiment. ‘The whige can make progress 1n their legislation if they choose to do so. The acquisition of the territories of New Mexico and California, includ- ing the splendid Lay of San Francisco, which is destined to become the emporium of commerce on the Western side of this continent, as well as the wonderful discoveries of gold which have recently been made there, render it a matter of the highest amportance to construct seme mode of speedy con- nection between the two extremes of our country. The feasibility and practibility of constructing a railroad across the continent, on our own soil, has been plainly illustrated; and the advantages which it would confer on he nation are obvious. Now, if the whigs were to endorse this as one of their Measures, and commence the great work, the term progressive might be, with propriety, applied to them. A telegraphic communication between the two points might alse be constructed. At all events, it 18 clear that the whig party have control ‘over their own fate, and it rests with themselves £0 solve the problem whether they will maintain their ascendancy. It they understand the temper of the people of the United States and the wants and interests of the country, they can retain the control ot the government as long as they please, as the democratic party have done for so many years. We shall see what their fate will be. It, however, they set themselves im opposition to the Spirit of progress, their sj edy downfall is certain. Af they huve tact and management, they will direct it into proper channels for the interests of the country 5 but if they attempt to stem it, they may as well give up the ghost in advance—for progress aa the order of the day. ‘ Tur Istumus of Panama.—Several of our co- ‘temporaries, Jealous of the success which has at- tended our exertions in obtaining intelligence trom the Isthmus of Panama, have endeavored to throw discredit on our correspondence from that quarter, by denying the statements which it con- tained. This applies particularly to the letters written by Mr. Stephen H. Branch, of this city, whe is en route to the gold region of California. In a recent letter, Mr. Branch stated that the au- thorities at Panama were about to visit Chagres, for the purpose ¢f enforcing a quarantine on ves- gels arriving tromthe United States. This was promptly denied by several newspapers; but it has been coufirmed by the last news from Chagres, by which we learn that a three-masted schooner from Plorida, and another from New Orleaas, were ordered to quarantine by the authorities. If Mr- Branch had selected some other paper for which to correspond, our eavious neighbors would not be ‘80 much disposed to find fault as they have shown themselves to be. In regard to Mr. Branc' statements concerning the difficulty of getting provisions on the Isthmui and the difficulties uttending the journey, Weare sativfied that they have had a very good effect They have induced parties to prepare themselves rly for the journey, by laying ia a sufficiency of provisivgs, and to do other things that have ob- nated the difficulties experienced by many who rushed to Chagres without deliberating on the ob- which they might encounter. pal ARRIVAL oy THE STEAMSHIP EUROPA. TWO WEEKS LATBR INTELLIGENCE FROM ALL PARTS OF EUROPE, RECEIVED BY EXTRAORDINARY EXPRESS Ta SAINT JOHN'S NEW BRUNSWICK, AND THENCE BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH TO Tum NEW YORK HERALD OFFICE. HIGHLY IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL NEWS. Another Adi aee in American Securities, EXTENSIVE SALES OF COTTON. Threatened Trouble in France. dice dio, HO. We have, by extraordinary exertion, obtained two weeks’ later intelligence from Europe, in a passage of twelve days from Liverpool. This is remarkable at this season of the year. It reached Halifax ina little over ten days, in the steam ship Europa, and was thence conveyed, by relays of horses, to a point on the Bay of Fundy; then across that not very de- lightful bay, in she steamer Commodore, to St. John’s, N. B., and thence through to New York by telegraph. We annex the news, as it was made upon board the Commodore, while she was passing threugh the fields of ice in the Bay of Fundy. The Europa left Liverpool on Saturday the 10th instant. Srgamer Commopors, Bar or Funpy, Thursday evening, Feb. 22, 1849. } The royal mail steamship Europa, Capt. Lott, arrived at Halifax, on Wednesday evening, at 5 o’clock. Ample, and the very best, arrangements having been previously made, to express the news te St. Johnz, your agent left the city at about 5 THE NEWS, o’clock, in company with Mr. Barnabee, the en- terprising and gentlemanly proprietor of the West- ern Stage Line. The roads were of the worst possible deecpiption, even for Nova Scotia; arisieg from the recent and very heavy fall of snow, the heaviest, it 18 said, that has been in the last filty years. Still, however, we made most excellent time to Windsor, 45 miles, when, on account of Mr. Barnabee’s illnees, the ribands were handed overto Mr. Homer M. Pinto, who is well known on the line tor his gentlemanly con- duct and kindness to passengers, and certainly they could not have faileninto more worthy hands, We left Windsor at nine o’clock in the evening, and arrived right side up at Digby Gut, 101 miles, at four o’clock, this Thursday morning. Most unfortunate, your agent was detained here till three o’clock this afternoon, in con- sequence of the utter impossibility of facing a passage for the steamer Commodore through the ice, with which Digby Bay and the Gut have been jammed fall, and half mountain high, dunng the last 24 hours, with the full force of the steamer’s engine, wheels, and the ‘assistance of some twenty ty men. During the day a channel was finally made for her to pass out into the Bay of Fundy, and then everything was favor- able for a pleasant and speedy trip to St. John. As the news will be found of more than ordina- ry importance; your agent regrets exceedingly that it was not in his power to give it to you for publi. cation at an earlier hour. In nearly every department of trade and com- Merce increasing activity prevals, and greater buoyancy and hope abound. Cotton is still ad- vancing slowly, but ull the more surely. Sales to a large extent have been going steadily forward during the last twe weeks. The grain trade has been more than unusually steady the last fortnight» and prices have been well supported. Cured provi- sione, ashes, naval stores, and other articles of American productions are in active demand, at Temunerating prices. Iron and tin plate continues in very active demand, and have further advanced in price. From the manufacturing districts, the accounts are decidedly encouraging. Holders of goods are firm in their operations, and are sanguine as to a good epring trade. The stock and money markets are unusually buoyant. Public securities and railway shares are on the advance. The demand for United States six per cents still continues at advancing rates. : Engtand. Parliament was opened by the Queen in person. The speech from the throne 1s rather lengthy, and {or a wonder, actually possesses meaning, apart from the jingle of words. But it does not possess sufficient general interest to justify its transmis sion by telegraph. The speech places the fact beyond a doubt that the government have no idea ot stultifying their past free trade doctrines, but are resolved steadily to carry out their principles and their final consummation. Lord John Russell said, in debate, that “he had been formerly in favor of a fixed duty on corn, but the House not having chosen to adopt that mode, but having chosen to set corn entirely free, I hope that no attempt, above all I hope no successful at- tempt will be made at renewing any duty upon that new article of sustenance.” This settles at once all speculation upon the course of con- duct likely to be adopted by the present administration. With the navigation laws also the government propose to be equally decisive, and a new bill for their modifica tion will be immediately introduced. The de- clared intentions of the ministers to make every retrenchment compauble with complete efficiency m the various branches of the civil, naval, and military departments of the State, have produced general satisfaction, and the liberal ffee trade policy which they have determined to uphold, will probably prolong their tenure of office to a more distant period than they could have anticipated be- fore the openiug of Parliament. MThe Right Hon. Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer, K.C. B., recently {English Ambassador in Spain, has been aypointed to succeed Sir R. Pakenham as British Minister in the Uanted States. ‘The ravages of the cholera continue about the same as when the Niagara sailed. Later intelli- gence from India has been Teceived, but is wholly devoid of general interest, The excitement ereated in Evrope by the Teports of the boundless riches found in Calitormia, had somewhat subsided, when the news by the last packet once mere aroused the spirit of enterprise, and the newspapers again teemed with notices of all kinds of shipping adventures, in comnection with this auriferous region. Itisno longer an El Dorado, but a veritable terra d’ ore; the confirmed statements of mineral wealth in the California hills, now lea ing no doubt but that an immense tide of emigration will float towards that quarter. The Bank of England accounts do not exhibit any particular feature worthy of notice. Money contiaues plentiful, and first clase bill have been readily discounted as low as 2 per cent. Money at call may be paid to range at about 1} per cent, The pacific tone of our government, the im- f proved condition of the public revenue, and per- haps the increasing prospects of large remittances of gold from California, have tended to this re- sult. The Bank of France has now a large emount of notes in circulation, and 1n spite of their endeavors to keep within the limits of 450 millioas allowed by the law, the necessities of the government will probably compel some en- croachment upon the principles generally practised by the directors. The stock of bullion, however, etlil increases, as well as the account on the go- vernment, but this arises trom the receipt of the last instalment of the loan. The closing prices of the Three Per Cent Rentes were 46 9-10, and the Five Per Cents, 774. Ireland, Charles G, Dufly has beer been brought up be fore the courts on a new bill, and 16 to take his tri- al at the present term, under crowa and govern. ment security act. Tois course was thougnt ad- visuble by the law officers. In consequences of the demurrer which was partly ruled in favor of the prisoner,upon the bill found at the last commission, It has been recommended by the Lord Lieutenant to renew, fora limited period, the suspension of the habeas corpus act in Ireland, and the bill has already been read the firet time in'the House Of Ccmmons. ¥ ¥rance: There 1s very little news from the Continent ot importance or general interest, except as it regards France. Immediately after the sailing of the Nia- gara, intelligence was received in England, tha the breach between the Assembly and the Presi. dent had widened into a feartul gulf. Areal, oreham plot, was disclosed to the French Mumustry, and for a tew days Paris again assumed the appearance of a beleaguered city. The streets were ocsupied by not fewer than 80,000 men, and General Cavaignac plainly intimated that the first barricade that was attempted to be raised, would be the signal for a general slaughter. Whether the red republicans were surprised, or unprepared to eope with the eatens.ve military arrange- ments, certain it is, that Paris tor few days trembled on the verge of a new revolution. The issue of which can scarcely be doubted, as Mar- shal Bugeaud was despatched from Paris to bring up a scrong division of the army of the Alps osten- ably to command Bourges during the State trials, but with no legs object than that of overawing the red republicans in Paris. The difficulties between the Guard Mobile and the army of the line only added fuel to the flame, which hourly grew in intensity. ‘The motion for getting rid of the propositions of M. Rateau to dissolve the National Assembly, was only defeatee by a narrow majority of 416 over 405. Since that vote a greater tranquility has prevailed, and once more ws have te announce that the struggie passed off without mortal strite. ‘Numerous arresta were, however, made. The demand for cotton has continued extensive during the past fortnight, and sales to a very large extent have taken place. In the course ot the week, ending February 2d, 67,850 bales changed hands, of which 31,530 bales were American. The prices of these remain without much of any change, but Brezil or South American kinds being in very active request, both for consumption or on speculation, advanced one-eighth of a penny per pound. Since the 2d, the market has been firm and active, and the sales amount to 61,120 bales, of which speculators have taken 12,¢00, and ex- porters 6,100 bales. The import during the two weeks is 65,000 bales, of which 52,000 is from the United States, and the stock now in this port is estimated at 407,000 bales, against 282,000 bales at same period last reason. The stock of American ia about 245,000, being an increase of 102,000 bales. The official quotations for cotton pow are, 44d. for fair Upland and fair Mobile; and 43d. for fair Orleans; middling, 4jd. a 4}d.; and ordixary, 33d. a 4d. per Ib. The corn markets throughout the United King. dom have been steady. On the whole, greater activity has prevailed during the fortnight. The immediate effect of the cessation of the corn laws of 1846, and a substitution of a nominal duty on ali descriptions of prin, has been much the same as anticipated. tices have not fallen, but, on the contrary, are well supported, some instances, have advanced. ly, at Mark lane, on Monday last, February oh, the demand tor wheat, both English and foreign, was to a moderate extent, and pre- vious prices were well supported. Flour—Ame- Tican descriptions were a point dearer, and the quotations per barrel were a point down, at 25s. and 27s. In the value of Indian corn there was little if any change, the prices ruling at 303. to 33s. per quarter ot 480 Ibs. At Liverpool there has been little variation tn the value of almost every article. POSTSCRIPT. MORNING—HALF PAST FIVE O'CLOCK. American Securities, Lonpon Money Marxer Feb. 10.—The stock market is improving, and American is, as English securities are, again on the advance. The damand for United States 6 per cents still continues—the price 18 } per cent, with every appearance of another rise. Very large amounts have changed hands. The buyers now being those houses which act as bankers to the continent. The amount on hand offered, even at 107 per cent, 18 very limtied. Maryland sterling 5 per cents have been sold with remarkable steadiness at prices Tising from 75 to 78 per cent—last quotation was 78 to 80 per cent. The general opinion 13 that it will be sold at 85> aad even then it is low when compared with the income derived from it—Pensylvania 74 a 75-- rates per cent neglected, and possibly will remain so until after the decision of the legislature on the subject of the relief notes; but will then bein de- mand at 40, should the relief notes be redeemed: Consols for money, lowest, 92j . highest 92]; clo” sing 924. Tux Corn Marxat, Liverroot, February 10.— The trade has been steady since the first, and any change that has taken place in breadstuffs during that time has been upward. The maket 19 now somewhat duller, and in a languid state: American flour is quoted at 26s. a 27s. for wemern’ and 268. a 27s. for Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Orleans and Ohio; 27s. 6d. to 288. 6d. tor Ameri- cen and Canadian. White wheat is now sold at 7s. 3d. a 7s. 6d. per 70 Ibs., and red at 6s. 6d. a 78. Indian corn has latterly declined,fand prices have receeded. Present prices are 30s. a Sis. for white, and 81s. 6d. a 32s. for yellow. Liverroor Marxers, Feb. 10.—The wool mar” ket is very firm. The colonial wool sales now go- ing on atthe Hall of Commerce have been so fay well attended by an unusually large number of buyers from the manufacturing districts, and bya few also fiom the Continent. The biddings are very bris« at an advance ot 4d to 2d per pound on the prices realized at the private sales. Both in Glasgow and Staffordshire the Iron trade has again improved. All descriptions of metals are in active request, and higher prices are readily paid. Livekroot, Provision Marxet, Feb. 10.—For cured provisions there is still a fair demand, and a good business doing in most articles of the trade. The imports during the past forimight were, 2,977 pounds and 148 barrels beet ; 232 barrels pork; 2 catks of hams; 8hhds. and 609 casks bacon; 1,451 barrels and 3,315 kegs lard; 308 sacks and 2,510 boxes cheese, be and, im According. Frauce. In the National Assembly, on the 26th ult., the Minister of the Interior announced that he had been directed by the President of the Republic to present a bill ayamet clubs. The Assembly had ulready enacted severe penalties, with the view to replees exceeses and remove dangers alarming to soelety. Government had ordered a number of clobs to be closed in the capital, and the depart- po agg and denounced the ‘offenders to the tribu- THE STEAMER AND HER MALLS: The Europa is coming to this port, and will pro- bably arrive to-night or eariy to-morrow, She made a very quick trip to Halifax. its Government. New York ig a great city. It numbers a popu- lation of nearly half a million, and embraces an immensity of wealth, of saints, of rascals, and ot politicians, as much 1n proportiom, probably, as any other city in the werld. Great, however, as New York ig, it 18 destined to be much greater. It will, in trme, be the great centre of the whole commercial world. Fifty years hence, Hamilton Square will be the centre of the city, for by that tume it will extend to Harlem, and will then pos. sees as much wealth as any European city, with the exception, perhaps, of London. Now, the manner in which the gevernmant of euch a eity is conducted 18 a matter of very great importance, although it is not so estimated by our citizens. The expense of a goverament for such acity ought to be continually before the minds of 2g , the military of the give the Boil and other invited gansts. » benquet be vew armory. City Bul diags, th gaetrinomicslly The festivities of the the aft a8 warm. compare Ie eiicrmewe © ranged from 23 to 32 degrees. Al t there were several balls and suppers given in our city. The ball and euppsr of the lst troop of ‘Wasbington Grays at the Astor Piass Opera House, was got op in grand etyle. and as bigh as seven dollars premium were offered for tic! fter the fall oom, ment bad been sold. There wan wernment, ook, for the the inhabitants; but it 18 not so. During the last few years those expenses have been tremendous, while during the same period, laxity, corruption, and extravagance have been its prominent charac- teristics. in view cf the reform which has been 80 much wanted, we have, from time te time, sus” tained any party from which we thought there was any, even the least, chance of economy in the pub. lie disbursements, and order and integrity in the management of the city affairs; but in those re- pe cts every party whom we have tried has turned out a deception. We have come to the conclusion that we have maintained one extreme long enough, and we think 1t advisable to abandon the position which we have held on this subject, and take another— one directly opposite. We will now promise our aid and support to any party that will be o-vanized in ime for the next municipal election, and that will promige to be more corrupt, more lavish, and more extravagant in conducting the affairs of the city government, than any which has preceded it. We will, by such a party as this—one that will project and commence vast improvements, causing great expenditures—see [if it will not be as cheap, in the end, as the system of professed economy, tut practical extravagance, which we have lived under for many years past. Now, why should not some party spring up, previous to the next electiop, that will promise to launch out on a career of ext:ava- gance more extensive than that of its predecessors; one that will build the ammense store docks in the Tivers, enlarge the Battery half-way to StatenIsland, have the iron railings around the Park and Wash- ington Square nicely bronzed, pave the whole of the city on the Russ system, and engage in such other schemes as will swell the taxation to five millions per annum, and increase the city debt some fifty or sixty millions of dollars? It would be very in- teresting to try such an experiment, and carry an election under such circumstances. As we said before, let such a party start into existence, and we will give it the benefit of our influence. No- thing wall bring the people of this city to their senses but some extensive operation of this kind on the public credulity. ks, ke , previous soon a6 the ne- put afloat, and as epeedily as possible prepared for her ‘Dew service. Captain Heokstaff, who haa heretofore bad command of her, will superiatend the and possessing manded’ by tha experienced and able nav bas, witbin the last few months especially, proved him self worthy of as goed acommand as the mercantile marine service can give him. Mose Use or tHe Siuxa Sxot.—A sailor, named Samuel Burnell, was areailed by some rufan,in Water street. on Wednesday night. he villaia strack the sailor on the head with aelung shot, causing a0 serio & wound as to render it neoesrary to send alm to t! hospital for treatment, The a-eallant was unknown to Burnell, who is entirely ignorant of the cause of assault. Accipantat Deatn.—Coroner Walters est yesterday, at No. 641 Washingten if Gi Ransom, aged 29 years, bora o came to bis death bd; the eng! deceased w: dict accordingly. Deatn by Drownina.—The coroner held an inquest esterday, at the Alms Houre yard, on the body of Miobeet Fitspatriok, aged 36 years, born im Ireland ‘The deceased was a hand on board the bark Vernon, lying at Pier 18 Eaet River, It seems the deceased was in the company of Frederick Bis! about a week before Christmas, In Water street; and thi ‘ they parted, the deceased. as he supposed, board his ship; instead of which, it seems must have missed his way, and fell overboard, as the body found in the dock where the bark was by 7. The deceased has a wife and one child, at Quebec, Canada. Verdict, death by ‘The Emigration te California. MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK. List of paseengers in the bark Bogota, Captain Thomas, for Chagres, sailed yesterday:— New York Union Mining Company —A. M. Starr. L. rr, L. F. Newman, A J. Berry, J. B Lewis, H. W, E. F. Huntingten, forse, M. L. Hi! H Schmidt, G.L. Starr, J. H. Bramhall, P. burgh, S H. Cook, G. Ferris, William Shears, William L. Compiip, William J. Sloane, C. Underhill, F. Hol- comb, A. H. Sidell, I. Holman, George Bemeat H. P. Adams, J M. Freas.§. P. Mulford, Peter Burne, stew. ardtecompany, William Gaston, servant. Dutchess County pa near ee bam Ways, Jno. Noyes, John Churcbil!, Edgar Phil! Alfred Churobill, Wil- Ham Ambnrst, Dr Willie ter, Ruben Tanner, — Tanner, William L. Barnes, George Bloodgood. Bere nard Graham, superoargo of bark —Total 40, It 18 @ matter ot easy accomplishment to carry out the improvements we have suggested. There 1s abundance of granite on Staten [sland to build the docks and pave the city; and asfor the assessments, let them be imposed without stint. Hang the cost ! letushave the improvements. In a short time the two old parties, whig and democrat, wil! be in the field, as formerly, soliciting the suffrages of our citizens. They wil! promise every reform, every retrenchment, and ask to be trusted only once fmore, and see what they will do. The at- tempt to get up a third or a reform party, has been a perfect failure—nothing can come of it. The whigs will put forward their candidates, and the democrats theirs; and in the event of there not being"a third party, of the kind mentioned, organized in time, we shall support that clacs of candidates which will be the readiest to run the city into debt, and promise most in point of extra- vagance and improvements. This 1s the age of progress and improvement. Let us be magnificent in our corception of improvementa—let us make New York, at all hazards, (hang the expense!) one of the greatest, noblest, and most magnificent cities in the world, not even excepting London. We have all the raw material with which to do th® work—a splendid island, two fine rivers, inex- haustible stores of granite a few miles distant, plenty of Croton water, and easy-going, credulous, and long-suffering people, who don’t care about expense, and credit to the amount of fifty or sixty millions of dollars—a people that will bear any spe- cies of taxation, and only swear against it once a year. Now, we will support any purty that will promise the most in this way, and will be likely to carry out movements of thiskind. Let us try and put such a party in power, by all means. Tue HxermstEaD Murper.—Jonatuan Mu..ER Aprestep oN Susricion.—The excitement at Hempstead still continues to increase, Tespecting the murders and aron, as to who committed the bloody deed. A jublic meeting wascalled toge- ther at the house of Stephen Hewlett, Hempstead, on Wednesday evening, at which meeting resolu- tions were passed, calling upon the Governor of the State to ofier a reward for the apprehension or discovery of the perpetrators of the awful crime. At this meeting, a special committee of ten per- sons was appointed, to act in concert with the civil authorities, in an endeavor to ascertain the murderer. This committee visited the scene of murder and conflagration yesterday, accompanied by the District Attorney, the Coroner, and & magistrate, when an affidavit was made by Thomas Walsh, John P. Rose, and Tho- mas Nelson, before Justice Henry Pearsall, forth, that, in their belief, very strong rT existed against Jonathan Miller, the hus- baa id father of the murdered tamily, of having committed the murderous deed. On ‘these sus- picions, the magistrate 1ssued his warrant for the arrest of Miller. The process was placed in the hands of the deputy sheriff, who proceeded to the house where Mr. Miller resided since the burning of his own dwelling, took him into cuatdy, Several hundred persons had assembled at the hotel where the magistrate and committee were in waiting, and the excitement was very great. Mr. Miller entered the room in custody, accompa- nied by his counsel, G. W. Ralph, Eeq., who had been retained at the suggestion of nis frends. The prisoner looked the picture of grief, and his appearance was well calculated to excite the sym- pathy of every beholder. The case isto be further Investigated to-day. Exrcerivz Movements.— Excellency the Vice President elect, Hon. Millard Fillmore, ar- tived in this city yesterday evening, en route to Washington, and occupies apartments at the Ir- ving House. WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. Yestercay was quite a day with us in New York, The celebration of Washington's birthday has not been observed for « few years past, as It used to be; but yes. terday }W spirit seemed to have arisen, and the day was kept up with considerable spirit by quite a num- ber of our military companies, patriotic societies, of this Veteran Corps were out, a: red their acoustomed salute, The Continental Guard turned out im good numbers, as did slso the Union Blues, Columbian Guard{Chanfrau Guard, and Steuben Guards. The Buena Viste Artillery, of Brooklyn, paid usa visit, and the Order of United Americans, of that city, joined their brethren of the same order on this side of the river, in celebrating the day. The different chapters whence they marched to their gone. ral head. quarters, American Hell, oorner of Broadway and Grand stree thence they moved in a with benners fying and musio FI yi ‘abernaole, whi efter other juded, the assembly dispersed, apters taking up thelr maroh for h nothing daunted by the severe snow storm whic! vaiied. There were in the well designed banners The list of passengers by the bark Nautilus, Captain Wilson, whic! published yesterday, was incorrect. Annexed 18a correct A. Clark, Amsterdam. President; T. J. Wallace. Hoos- ick Falls, Secretary; J McCammon, Albany, Treasu- rer; Alex. W. MoNaughten, Albany, Physician; Wm P. Skinner, Brown Ville; A. P. Wilbur, Nyskyuna; J. Castleton, do.; 1 Walisee, Greenbush; H. Rape berger; C. Waller, C. R Bromley. substitute; J. Cole, do.; 8.8. Sweet, do.; R. Staily. do ; BH. Corn- wail. do,; C. Van Loun, do; C. Matroy, do.; W.C. ‘Wiener, do; T. Fox, do; B. W. Sammons, do; E. 8 Stiles, Albany; E. N. Bennet, ; 8. D.N Bennet, Troy; J. D. Mitohell, substitute; R Packard, do; L. Gray, Bennington; A. C. Streeter, Barlin; I. Van Boorskirk, Cooperstown; n Booskirk. do.; J. §. Holton, Troy; J. H. Ste- 7: “ Marcellus, Sohe- nectady; D. E Jones. do all, A. H. Dieabelt, do ; . J. 8. Ly: Schenectady: Su. Peok, Clifton Park; M. J ‘Wranken. Nyskyuns; J. L. Pangburn, Albany; C ‘alcott, Catskill; W. M. ton. do.; J. 8. G P.G Villard. do. E. Courtright, do; P. V. W. 8. Butler, mectady; A. Ab! Greenbush; J. Noonese, I. Dreke, Troy; do; E. Westinghouse, 'd. Berney," Sohe: ‘Albany; 07: ; Winne, Nyrkyuns; J. W. Hast. ings. do ; 8. Wells, Albany; ‘Wa, Neill, Sandy Hill; J. 8. Nillis, Catekill; W. Howard, Bouckville;C. Van Rensselaer, Mr Mills, and Dr. Glark—Total. 74. The bark Belvidere, Captain Barney, will sail on Saturday for San Francisco. She is owned by the Cayuga Joint Stock Company, and is provi- sioned for three years. The company 1s composed of erghty membere, most of whom are from Cay- uga county, and are all active, enterprising young men. They have a capital of $40,000, and are going into the gold digging business, fully equip- ped, and inthe right shape. The following names compose the party:— ‘W. W. Shepard, president; J. H. Stearns, D.C. . Lyon, -G Kellogg, Oscar D. Man. son, W. W. Tuttle, H.C. Hall, G H. White, R. Forbush, Jr., Franklin Holmes, Asa Strong, Jobu B. Stow, E. 8. Sayles, Samuel Barney, James F. Cain, 8. D. Mills, L. Mason. Charies H. Moss, W. A. Ogden, D.C. Lum, 8. B. Woodin, M_B. Scott, J. M. Gardner, M. Herring, Edward Jones, George H Preston. Robert Y. Patty, G. K. Godfrey, H. T. Graves. J les, A. J. Haight, Wm. Jenkins, J. 5 os Y. Lyon, Nelson Fitch, Ather Markham, A. W. Stratton, W.D. Fi , 8. D. Suita, Daniel Cane, F. A Mills, Josiah Dat N. Barnes, M. L msmiagion, Voiney vis, C: S, F. Phelps, A. 3 T. P. Greves, H. Fit ‘Wm. Stark, Charles H. Stewart, J Penson, Iraac Shepard, Jr, Eu; Allon, G. W. Fullman, S.A. Pi Thomas Hunter, B D. Stevens, A. B. Northrup. Harvey S. Clark, T. Rundle, G. L. Mead, W. M. Eddy, P. W. Fisher. W. Everte, G. W. Richardson.—Total, 80. The following persons sailed yesterday, 22d inst, in the brig Brothers, Capt. Cornelius Soule, bound for San Francisco :— Members of the Asrociation:—Edward R. Myers, Da- Yemport Cozzens, William J. Thompeon, Richard A. Thorp, Peter A. Hedi: ‘no. L. Milledolar, Thos. B Patton, Rutger N. Van Brunk. Thomas Moctry, Jr., ‘William C. John H. Hahbard. Norman Smith. . Ls J.P. (Sires Cc a MASSACHTSETTS. The schr. J. W. Herbert cleared at Boston on the 2ist inst. for Corpus Christi. She takes out the following paseengers:— The Emex Minin; Company, as fol- Thomas Brooke, er. directors ; David E. Danforth, Jere Horto: Dommiok, Galen Dresser, Li P Merriam, Robert MoCloy, W. Copel: B New! J Allen 8y: at pet wier and lease K Persons accom: Charles Robimeon, George Foster MeGaffy. Charles F, Boyden, Step! Todd.—Tetal, 33. The following were the passengers in the bark Anne, (before reported), which sailed from Brie tol, R. Y., on the 18th inst., for San Francisco:— Chaties’Richmond, Edward Richmond. Henry Rich- B. F. Presby, C. Lothrop, 2d, H. W. ML. Hathaway, J. Smith, J. B. Wan BCorey: or macite, . . C, Hamlin, C. 1. W. Wilbour, E. M. Gravee tid Sha icra of vee, C. ner, 2 of Ti Blanebard, J. H Comes, of C.F OX, David C. Huntoon, M. E, Taylor, Groanieat . (es, of Charlestown; A. H. Keene. of Sandwich ; D. Eveleth, of Cranston ; 0. George Crane, A. G. of Berkley ; J. Adams, of Re- hoboth; Wm. Hathaway, J, Hathaway, Wm. C. Bab- Ditt, N. M. Babbitt, of Dighton ; Joseph Gibbs, Seth Brown, of Somerset; James Chambers, Albert Perry, Jchu Comstock, Edward Clarke, Michsel Glynn, of Previdence ; George H. Martin, Horace Easterbrooks, Allen brooks, — Haley, of Bristol.—Total, 67. LOUISIANA. Quite a number of persons left the city yesterday om their way to Calviornia- The bre Perfect, Captain Townsend, took her departure last even- ing for Chagres, with the following passengers. board, who take the Isthmus route to Californi Messrs. Amy, Otey, Hurst, Collias, Powers, Wirlu Beetomen, Spaim, A D. R. W. Marp! Bird, M. Staling. John Gwiney; M. Nolan, §. A. ’. J 'Spein, H 8. Packett, Samuel Richardson, H. Ma; bag ne Richards, J.M.O. Reed, H. @ ard, au 46.—N. O. Crescent City, Feb. | MISSOURI. The St. Louis Republican, ot the 12th inst., Several persons who left this city a short nee for Calfforma via New Orleans and Chagres, returned last evening in the steamer Mis- sovri, in consequence of the difficulty and imprac- ticability of obtaining a passage by the Southera Wag ¢ learn beth: is the ree of oe of em to watt until spring, and then ti ie passege across the plains. ne mi evening, at the little farce of “A which was played first last even’ ment. Miss Gordon’s acting as excellent ; the obara ought to stimalate the ‘TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Senate. . Wasninaton, Feb. 22, 1849, at 120’olook. and was organized im the usual way, after which a large number of pote tious were preeemted and referred. MR. WEBSTER ON CALIFORNIA AND NEW Mexico. eneral appropriation bill being before the Se- Mr. Wenstex rose and submitted = few remarks, Principally with reference to the territorial question. He conoluded by exhibiting @ paper. which he proposed ad, for the order in those eee that they are pr+perly exeou' to be proclaimed at auy time and be made by the roment with the out the object of the bill. The Secretary having read the paper, it was ordered to be printed. Mr. Darron, of New Jersey, then rose and offered peper of a similar purport, which was also read and or. dered to be printed. The ), by unsnimoun o sideration the joint resolution i emiarante to California with arms and ammani: from the public storer, on certsin terms After a few explanatory remerks. the bill was passed; PRIVATE BILLS, BTC. The Senate thex proceeded with the usual morning buriness, after whic! amber of private bills were on. Hor & reconsidera' of a former day, rejecting the bill for widow of Col. Dix, which was lost, by « L to 14, After dleposing of a large number of private bilis, om motion, the Senate adjourned, House of Representatives, Wasninaton, Feb, 22, 1849, THE MINESOTA TERRITORIAL BILL, The House having organised in the usual Mr. Stacey, of Wisconrin, moved to a rules, to give opportunity fora motion te discharge the Committee of the Whole from the further consideration of the Minesota territorial bill. The rules being suepended, the bill was read by see- tions. Mr. Brno, of North Carolina, called for the yeas and mays, and remarked that a delegate had no right to make any motion, ° The Sreaxxe decided that a del and make motions, but could not vote. Mr. Satu, of Indians, submitted an amendment, providing that the bill take effect from and after the pe for cf Maroh next, which was rejected, by yeas pays i01. ‘Mrs jcHawcx, of Obio, moved to lay the bill upon the which the yeas and nays were ageia taken, a0 83, mays 106, amendment, so as to make the biti take effeot om the 10th of Maroh, was here renewed, taken by yeas and nays, was oarried—yoas ill was then laid aside. ror THs few TER ‘te could debate 88 upon the Speaker's ‘tal which being disposed of, the standing committees w called upon for reports. The Committee on Commerce reported sundry bills, which were of ial i reat, eveuue laws of the United equired from Mexioo, was groreed. Dux, of New York moved to lay the bill «n the which was decided by yeas and nays, in the ne- gative—yeas 88, nays 145. The was then pasced, and the House adjourned. Mi tab! A Free Soll Senator Elected in Ohio. Co.umavs, On10, February 22, 1849. Hon. Salmon P. Chase, (a free soiler,) was elected by the Obie Legislature, to-day, to the Senate of the United States, fcr the term of six years from the 4th of March next, in place of Mr. Allen, whose term ex- Pires with the prerent Congress. He was clested on the fourta ballot, and bad four majority on the Joint ballot. ‘Washington's Birthday, Puinavecraia, Februacy 22, 1849. The whigs of our city are celebrating the day in Sppropriate manner, and all parties are Paying it a proper respect. There is only a slim attendance at the Musical Fund Hall. The original Taylorites are keep- ing up the day at the Chesnut Street Theatre, with « perfect rush, the building being densely crowded in every part. It is now snowing. The markets continue to be quiet. We quote United States 6s at 10%, Fire in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson, Miss, Feb. 16-2 P.M. A fire broke out in Coats’ tin-shop morning, which spread until eight or nine baildi wore des- troyed. Frem Wilson's to Hilzbeim’s, opposite the City Hall, one square, is all in ruins, Loss estimated at $20,000, The New York Legislature, Atuanv, February 22, 1849, The Legislature was not in session to-day having adjourned over on account of its being the anatvorsary of Washington's birthday. Markets, Bartimoae, February 22, 1849 The market for flour. with » moderate business, isin favor of the buy:r. We notice salen of 20U0 bois, at $4 76 for Howard stre small sales of cern meal wheat, at $109. The corn q holders are firm, at 4ic a 46c. for white, and 600 for yellow. Small paroc!s of oata sold at 300. Rye te 60c., and dull. Clover seed is held at $3, with sales, and flux do. at $1 149117. In pork there i mand, with sales of 1.200, including mes y Prime at $10 75, Sales of lard, at 6X0 @7%0. Dre Pige are selling at 540. Coffee and sugar nave P 1g tendency. but molasses is without cha’ of coflee. at 630. » 7: some 2,000 begs * b d hands at quotations, ‘The snow is four ———S——— Theatrical Musical. Bowrny Tuxatan.—There was quite a good house here Inet evening, notwithstanding the very unplea- sant weather, and the patriotic drama of the Boya of 76” passed off well, as did also the spectacle of the “Last Days of Pompell.”” To-night will be quite an at the Bowery; Mr. W. 1 0. Was attache: eon him play well he does this one. Macbeth, and we doubt not wil meet een ge sueh parts, an it gi her undou! oupg, Miss witch, and Th ie Lady y this arduous part, vee Mise W oast Fan opportunity forexercisin ALI the beautifal musto will be ig the part of the first sta vet d talents, he 08 oodbull’’ was ag in perform it the Broadway Theatre lastevening. The stage business has been improved in seversl partiou- lars since the first production of the Play. The plese, as enacted last ev - Woodhull. Thisis ing, and there are which will be made Woodhull—the Fr ks, and ope Mr. Mer- joasion. . The pi performed by Mr. good performance of whioh is throwa most of the role sentim oir good jurr, as enacted by Shaw, is a good 4 wo must say the same of Nathan Frese way. Paulus Van fi. on gted Mestehonse 7 "ope 5 jor Cre: fact, all the actors are nf the several parts assig author of the piece, hands, iat. by Vaohe; the Baird, the Long yy M’Douall—ia the at part for Ld will havea writers id substantially re. for ite or, @ bumper, Nationas, Theater —We were much amused last ire. Bas a, iteolf is thoroughly Lo: is not quite an he great fait deratood here i all the faroes over the he fan: mee aucoess they hare farce writers here to make ftur-