The New York Herald Newspaper, March 27, 1849, Page 4

NEW YORK HERALD. Horthwest corner of Fulton and Nassau sts. JAMES GORDON BENNET®, PROPRIETOR. THE Y HERALD.—Thrce edatvons, 2 cents copy 8 ee he MORNING BDITION ‘ie ‘published at 8 felock u br. j the first AFTERNUUN BUTERIN Som be hid of the mcboys at A delock; and the toaond ot i paet Bieler THE LY HERALD, for circulation en the Cont nent, ie Satur. j, Ot OE cents per or $3 per annum ; for cire in Recrope, ‘and printed tw Prench Sod ectuneprencese eerie toe anne tla ° ae “ALL LETTERS by ubseriptions, or with adver- fee ta bamet guid onthe pottene tal bs dadusted from emitted. VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE, containing tportant awn, solicited from any quarter of the world ; if used, wild be eral) a Spi AN Tie RSiews, ones erry mort, ce Be eh te Tea plete, cagible manner'y the propr itor ible for errors tn manuscript. What. hentivated oe C4 7 publination, stint return rejected guaranty PRINTING of all kinds executed beautifully, and with ‘eined at the office aM ALD ESTABLISHMENT is open throughout the AMUSEMENTS TPIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Kacuz Eve—Janz Evan, BROADWAY YHRATRE, Breedway—Tan Rwouanrnzss. ‘TIONAL THEATRE, Chatham ‘Your Lirs's mba orn—Moss iv Cariropma—Tom awp Jmmuy—J ack. Ere or Bux. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Douner anv Son —Ma. ann Mrs. Macnern, BALL, Broadway, near Broome—Onnusrv’s Mrseracus ; SOCIETY LIGRARY, Broadway—Naw Onceans Senena- Dene. BROADWAY CIRGUS, 657 Horsexaneatr, Po- = Races, anv Danotno Honsms—Br Gamve, Lent & Oo.'s ourk, 200LOGICAL HALL, Bowory--Vax Axsvancn & 00's Man ACERIZ. OHINESE MUSEUM, 589 Broadway—Ourwese Ovarosivims, MINERVA ROOMS—Mows. Avaixn, Magic amp Purioeo- Puy, PANORAMA HAEL, 396 Broadway—Paronaua oF THE Bupeon Rives. NEW ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 539 Brosdway—Germania Mv- t1@au Boixty's Concert. -w York, Tuesday, March 27, 1849, 'The Proposals for the Purchase of Cuba, We direct the attention of our readers, and the public in general, to a well written commuaica_ tion which they will find in to-day’s Herald, agned Thomes Caute Reynolds, and dated Charleston, March 21, 1849. It will be recollected that a few months since, a letter from our correspondent in Madrid, appeared in the Herald, in which it was stated that the late administration had instructed Mr. Saunders, American Minister at that capital, to sound the Spanish cabinet on its disposition to dispose of the island of Cuba, and transfer it to the United States for a consideration to be agreed upon by negotia. tion. The publication of this intelligemce created a great sensation, not only in this country, but in every part ot Europe, and was in an indirect and diplomatic way, denied by the official organ of the Spanish government. It will be perceived, however, that our corres. pondent’s statements have been corroborated to the letter by Mr. Reynolds, who was at that ume Secretary of the American Legation at Madnd, and that such steps as our correspondent men- tioned, were actually taken by Mr. Saunders, at the instigation and by the direction of the late ad- mnnistration. ‘What now becomes of the charges of fabrication that were brought against the Heruld, by the news- paper press of the whole world, with the exception of the London Times and London Chronicle, in re- gard to this matter? We shall have more to say on this srbject. — Affairs at Washington—Tnhe Present and the Future. The new administration begins to emerge from the chaos. Its form aad proportions are gradually revealing themselves, now that the dust of the inaugural ceremonies quietly settles on the broad avenues of the sprawling city. Deserted are the bar-rocms on Capitol Hill, and a few dozing watch- men are the only living things to be encountered in the halls of Congress. All the interest 1s now concentrated at the White House and its neignbor- hood, whither the office beggars have all migrated and cluster “ Thick as !eaves in Vallambrosa.”” Senators. peaceful and belligerent, have at last re- turned to the bosom of their families, no longer troubled by the voice of Benton, or Executive ap- pointments. The administration, therefore, now stands forth in broad and bold relief, a fair and inviting object of public scrutiny. We have already given an analysis of the course and policy of the administration in referenee to appointments to office, so far as data have been furnished for examination. The accuracy of our views has been sustained by significant indications in various quarters. Father Ritchie, the organ of the departed dynasty, utters a very indignant howl en account of the evident determination of the cabiret to provide for their friends, and build up a strong party in Congress. It 18 quite amus- ing to listen to the pathetic strains in which this funny old gentleman reviles the new admi- nistration for their adoption of the proscriptive policy, when we recollect the ferocity with which he and kindred journalists of the democratic party, have insisted, in former and happier times, on the removal of every official, down to the smallest postmaster, who was tainted with “ federal” de- jravity. Many must remember the absolutely re- y olting manner in which the decapitation of office- holders was exulted over, in other days, by such journalists as Duff Green, for instance--men who themeelves submitted to the axe not long after- wards, and may yet be seen flitting about the pur- lieus of Washington, as if under some fascination, jike that of ruined gamblers, who, gaunt, pale and haggard, continue to hang around the tables where they have been stripped of {ame ana fortune. jtis altogether unreasonable to suppose that the new administration can abstain from employing the patronage of the government in order to sus- tain and strengthen themselves; and the clamor raised by the Washington Union, and other de~ mocratic presses, against General Taylor, on this score, will pass exactly for what it is worth with impartial minds. Yet, notwithstandirg the undoubted propriety of distributing official patronage to the best advan- tage, 1t cannot be questioned that the present administration stands committed before the country to a moderate, dignified, and humane policy in this respect. General Taylor does not occupy the position of a mere party President; and we have been much gratified in finding that he is entirely oppored to the adoption of anything ap. proaching ,to that ruthlessly proscriptive policy which characterized some former administrations. We expected that the old hero would take this de- cisive stand. The rejection of Mr. McGaughey was a fortunate occurrence. We have no doubt i! exercised a salutary influence on the mind of the President. Itled him to reflect. It deepened the impression of his own responsibility to the people. It strengthened his determination to carry into Practice the memorable declaration of the inau- Gural address, on the subject of appointments to office. No doubt it had its good effect, too, on the minds of the cabinet. Mr. Clayton, the ruling @pirit, 18 a man of good judgment, and experienced in the study of senatorial indications, and all othyt kinds 01 indications. . While condemning, a8 hypocritical and unjusty the denunciations with which the de mocratie jour- nolisis visit the conduct of the adm hittration inthe matter of eppoiutments, we cannot allow the course of their whig brethren, on the same ww. ject, to escape an appropiate degree of clastisement Itgrieves us to notice the rudeness aud iadelia with which sundry whig editors, in towa cuustry, Ge rpred) val of the present race of ofhcials. Mr. Brooks, ot the Express, betraying in his eagerness the intense and minute interest which he has takes 1n this bust ness, enters into and lays before the President and his cabinet an amusing statistical statement, by which he desires to prove, with all the stern so. lemnity of arithmetic, that prescription ought to be the order of the day. Ever since the election, our contemporary has deubtless been deep in the study of that interesting volume, the “Blue Book.” There is, however, something extremely vulgar, in these days of refinement, in all thisclamor for office on the part of whig editors. We know that many of them are not without strong provocation te beg- ging and bawling. Modesty is a most respecta- ble virtue ; but a hungry stomach who can bear? Let us not, then, judge them tooharshly. Their noisy appeals will be properly understood and appreciated by the President himself, in whom we have una” bated confidence that in the numerous removals and appointments which of necessity remain to be made, justice and humanity wiil be the leading princples of action. After all, the distribution and management of the Executive patronage is but a small matter compared with the general policy of the govern- ment on the great questions of the day. It 1s here, while the baser herd are engaged in the paltry struggle and scramble for the spoils of office, that the philosophic student of passing events will find abundant material for speculation and inquiry. The whigs have reached power ata most impor- tant period. Excluded trom the administration of this government ever since its organization, ex- cept on a few occasions, when, owing to acciden- tal circumstances, they enjoyed for a brief hour the sweets, or endured the pains, of office, it be- comes quite an interesting study to watch, at this eventful moment, the manner in which that party bear themselves. We are inclined to think that, on the whole, circumstances are favorable for the success of the whigs. Heretofore, it has been their misfortune to bear about with them a body of sin and sorrow, in the shape of questions con- nected with the commercial and fioancial policy of the country, on which they, or perhaps—to speak more correctly—their leaders, entertained the most ultra opinions—opinions which time and circumstances have greatly modified. They have also suffered under a calamity similar to that which oppressed the shoulders of ‘Sinbad the Sailor.” Ithas been their hard lot, oftentimes, like that early traveller, to bear the “Old Man of the Mountain.” Now they are cymparatively un- embarrassed. They start fair, and in good condi- tion. A President, whose hands are pure and un- tied, 18 at the head of the administration. Thus all “Gives token of a goodly day to-morrow.” “How, then, wi!l the administration bear it- self?” “‘What course does it mean to take on the tarifli—on internal improvements—on the slavery question, &c.?” These are questions that possess the highest interest to the politician and the pa- triot. From all that we have geen and heard, and from all the indications, public and private, which have preeented themselves, we believe that we are jueti- fied in the conclusion that the great object of the leading spirits of the cabinet will be to shift, cau- tiously, and quietly, and enugly, the great whig party, to safer andbetter ground than it has hereto- fore eccupied—just as in one of our thriving vil- lages, that begins to put on the smart, pert airs of a bustling town, the owner of the fine old cottage that has been encroached upon by new, obtrusive neighbors, sets the ingenious artizan to work with his roller, and pullies and levers, and oxen, to re- move the venerable structure to another site, where he can still enjoy an open prospect, and once mere breathe the free, pure air of heaven. That 18 the policy; and it 18 a judicious policy, It is the only practicable policy. To go back to the exploded ultraisms of the ancient whig party, is out of the question. These ultraiem have forever disappeared from this breathing world. Their defenders have either departed with them, or like the wise man of the East, peacefully sittung under their own vine and fig tree, enjoy the fat things of the new régime. The construction of the cabinet—the policy with respect to appoint- ments—the known moderation of the leading men of the new dynasty, all sustain this view of the future. Cautiously, but steadily, the old whig ground will be abandoned, and a bold, decided effort will be made to place the party in an attitude accordant with the character, necessities and de- mands of the present time. Much weeping and wailing, of course, there will be amongst the old adherents of the party. But this isa movement age. There isno standing still. If the adminis- tration succeed in this line of policy--if they thus shift ground with their ancient enemy—they may retain power for the next quarter of a century. Mr. Clayton is the Moses who leads this exodus of the great whig ;arty. We shall watch its pro- gress; and Jet our readers mark, as events develope themselves, how satisfactorily this revelation of the designs and purposes of the new admunistra- tion will render clear and intelligible every move- ment and every indication. Naval Intelligence. By the arrival at this port of the bark Agnes, Capt. | Girard, from Rio de Janeiro, whence she sailed on the ‘Moet of January, we learn the following news of the U. ® vessels on their way to California. The U. &. store ship Fredonia, Lieut. Com. F, A. Ne- ville, arrived at Rio de Janeiro on the 25th of January, 45 days from New York—officers and crew all well. The donia was to have sailed from Rio for San Francisco, via Valparasio and Callao, about the 4th of Queen, from New Yor! t of the 2d U. 8. ini route to California, arrived at Rio d 27th of Janvary, to sail oon for her desti The U. S. revenue cutter Cornelius W. Capt. A. V. Fraser, was at Rio de Janeiro and was to sail for San Fi 8. other United States vessels in the harbor of brig Perry, Lieut Com Jobn A. Davis, ip Rell Com. Poor. d ship St. Louis, were im 5 ton Bispham, U.S. Navy, aged 47 fs. died on the 24th inst. at hie residence in PhilAa- having on try, on thelt jeiro on Bh deiphia. Police Intelligenc ers Brush and Robb, a, arre on Sunday, John Fagan, Elizabeth Hi & charge ef stealing of Lewis lennen, verdant way to California, and e heard the 01 | The countr: york sights, acce he in than the inmat and before morning the countryman found he was minus his pocket book and money. On giving in- formation to the police pecting his loss, the above cons were arrested on suspicion of stealing the same, ustice Osborne committed the aceused parties for s further bearing. Chorge of Stealing Two Breastpins.— Officer Isaacs, of the Fifth ward police, arrested, yesterday, a youog men by the neme of Speneer Pettits, oma charge of steal- ing two breast pins, valued at $16, the property of .:rs, Jechson, residing at No. 125 West Broadway. The ac- cused was held to anewer the charge. Officers Shadbolt and Walling, rrerted, yesterday, @ man by the name of Mark Morrison alias Chapman, on suspicion of being jcomplice of Mary Mulligan. who 18 Low under arrest cm # charge of stealivg a lot of jewelry and money, valued in all at $300, the property of Mr thewr, No, 272 Bowery, During the day, ex-con ble Joseph arrefed another toiefcalied Poter Kenler, who likewire stands charged with being un accomplice in the rame robber.y Increase of Crime —The astonishing increass of crime is beeoming truly wleralog—never, sinse the erection of the Tombs. bas there been ro large a nam ber at (ne time coafined therela on the charge of capi tal offinorr, We bare now im the Lomo. nwaiting their trial, Wilham Donaldson, charged with the mur Cer of Andiew Meehan ; Patrick viorphy, for ous man by Liecwn name; Whilew Pares, kiliog a por Arrest on Suspicion of the lower police, crgen grinder; T Waiker, fer shooting his whe; Mathew W poronipg bis wife ; Joha Mut ne. entice wite’s Ubroat; Alexapder Jonas (rok) getting to a dwelling house; and Hogn Medern ott. # 10 41) fie wife with ® hutene’, 2 ve kived becom the spot, oat che fltne hante Tdvee fe nbown ty. tte wt be tw ‘TFheatricel and Musical. Bowray Tuzatax — The new piece vf “ Jane Lyre” was entirely successful last evening, and the repeated ebeerings and other manifestations of appreciation ‘bestowed upon it by the very Mant sudience that crowded the house, were deserved; farwe may truly say that it was played throu }out The story of the nm is of ompressed in thisstags version of it, pr al fucidents only are present till the intense im reset of the story is well kept Mr. Gilbert played © part of Rochester ju most excellent etyle; and Both bh. and Miss Wemyss, who played Jane Eyre, were very much spplauded Mis: se was most bappy in ber resentation of this very difficult charaoter, a: e 4 @ & Most perfect picture of the kind of perse © aUppored Jane Eyre would be on reading v: J. H, Halland Jordan played the part of the two bigbflyers,” as honest Joun Downey and bis fello: servant call them. Theugh ‘Winans had not much to say as John Downey, he was irresistibly comic im sppearance and action Alto gether ‘Jane Eyre’ has proved an greata bit im ite dra- matio form ap it did im the original version of it.— le Eye” was played next, aud all the feats of Mr. en bis gallant steed Arbaces, elicited as much To night the same bill will be re- Hall, applause as usual. peated. To-morrow evening Miss Wemyss will taxe her benefit. Broapway Tueatae —The first performance of “The Enchantress,” whieh took plece lest evening, was witnessed by a very crowded house. The late hour (balf-past twelve) at which we left the theatre, pre- vents us from giving a full description of this splendid opera. We have only time thie morning to say that wet ver seen in this country more magnificent richer costumer, or more accurate scenery; le tout ensemble,” ip of the most gor- cous exbibited im the United States. 'o Mr. Biake, whore direction the “ Emchan- tress’? was produced, much oredit is due; for offered to the publics rich treat aud refined a1 e- ment, Mr.avd Madsme Seguin, who rendered tne principal obaracters, were all they should be in their parts. No doubt, the second performance of Baife's Opera will be attended this evening by anotber crowded houee, apd we fortell » brilliant career, e,ual, if not superior, te that of * Monte Cristo,” to the enohant- ing “ Enchantress,”” Nationat Tueatre.—The week commenced well at this house last evening, as the audience was very nu- merous, and the performances were of the most enter- taining mature. The local burlerques are the standing dishes of the evening, and a variety of delicacies, in the shape of amusing farces acted in the most excellent style, serve to fill up the bill of fare. ‘ Wilful Murder’ was the first Looe last evenin , and W. B, Chapman, as Pythagoras 5 eon, made the house resound sgain with merriment. Chapman is one of the best comedians among us. He bas @ comical way about him which is irresistibly funny. To-night, Mr. Buoth, the other comic actor of the company, will have an opportunity of showing the upplearantneses of being continually told “ Your Lite’s in Danger,” a8 the farce of that name will be played first; after which will come “ Mose” and “Tom and Jemmy,’’ and the new farce of “Jackets of Blue” will conclude the entertainments. We pereeive that & new drama, called the “Brigadier.” is in prepara- tion. We hope the promised burlesque of “Josey,” the Spartan, will not be omitted. We have heard that it is deoidedly rich. Bunton’s Tuxatee, CHamnens Staeet.—The ever pleasing and masterly drama of “ Dombey and Son” wae performed again lest night at Burton's, and drew, ‘as on all formar occasions, a magnificent house, The unequalled cast cf this piece is only matched by the varied pathos and touching depth of ite scenes. It will bear repeated exemination; and those who have not reen it, ought not to lose the opportunity. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Macbeth” folowed, one of the most ourious, anomelour, extravegant, ludicrous, laughable things ever brought ard on the stage. The imitations of Brougham are said to be wondorfally correct and per- Te our mind, bis acting was ke it almost to be regretted it earnest, inetead of in fun, We ha \t pectacle rate tregedians as Macbeth which ie not half The th pleoe is did, the claliy, are very interesting rent of a primer, to teach certai to spel), wan # good hit, and told well. witeh of all, who made the sides shake most by the strange figure be cut, and the still stranger physiogn wy be put on, was Burton as Mrs. Macbeth. We can- not exactly agree witis a Sunday paper critic, who thinks it is the very gait and manner of Mrs. Siddons. To our mind Mrs. Macbeth Jooked for all the world like one of thoee huge slecholic Amazons who sell odo- rifercxs fish in the purlieus of a famous London market, which has given # well-known name to the choicest elegancies and delicacies of the English language. The houre, crowded with convulsed with laughter at ever; twist, and turn of the mouth ¢ plus ultr . 5 Macbeth” sgain, and roars of Isughter again, m the roof echo again, preceded by representation of “* Dombey.”’ Iratian Orrna.—The attendance, last evening, to witness the recond representation of Bellini’s beautiful opera, ‘I Puritani,” was rather siim. We noticed among those present many respectabie families who, no doubt, were attracted to this temple of musical ex- cellence, by the high character which Signorina Bor- ‘bears in the musical world; and we have never, thusiastio audie! ite first personstion. Taffenelli, in the part of Rio- cardo, sent ferth some of t tones of an excel- lent baritone, jedious voice a under the leadership of Maretzek; their united efforts foe @ harmony of the most thrilling desoription. it is hoy the next representation will attract a bet- ter paying house, as the attendance last evening full infinitely short of that obj Broapwar BB assign to the 8 pre-eminent distinction. Tous artistical performances usu: feature of last night consisted successful experiment of Master Jesse of daring and brilliant equestrianism the: might have rivalled ¢! ost popular experiments of those most experienc the arena. Bold, dashing, and intrepid, the boy of eight years drew from a crowded and discri- minating audience the most cordial and vociferous testimonies to his pre-eminence, at his of his most experienced competitors. the rame equestrian exbibitions this evening, when an equal degree of attraction will be presented inthe other diversified entertainments of Sand’s Circus. Tue Tasernactx—Ma. Dxsirsten's Concer Itis singular with what fidelity early reminisce: of past enjoyments are retained in the otheswise capricious eu ties memory. Mr. Demp- log asslonate, predilections are ever Home,” the most joy bumesn recoliection. TI! ma n flow back upon the songs selected last night, by Mr. Demprter, were of a nature to evidence the va- ried resources at his comma: The pregramme con- tained the “ May Queen,’’ that pat “ Th Spot where | was Born,” “fhe Imprisoned,” and mi others, to which bis peculiar style of composition yoosl executions are exciusive. Itis needless to say With what enthurissm each and ¢' of these charming compositions was received b; audience at the Tabernacle, furnishing the assurance thst Mr. Dempster can comma: at any time, the at- tention ef thore who can linger long around the re- collection ef thore sout t harmonise will all that can identify “ home’ in the catalogue of personal re- miniecenoe: le performs at the Tabernacle to- morrow even! Gersania Musican Sociaty, Cuinese Burpinas.— m the public on the first instrumentalists at the a eny The deep impression made u appearance of there tal Tabernacle, has not been Rogen Ae competitors, in their peculiar style. T' returned from ost successful tour, this even: the Chinese Buildings a cal feativel, that will include, among other masi celebrated overture of “ Sum- mm,’ the “ Pet Pourri,” and the opular panorama of the ‘“ Now York away.” with other dive ttractions, that recure « discriminating audience. Cunuty's Mixnstaeis.—We really think the Euro- pean Cahiers ed might tekes lesson ia harmony frem t id of gem, Mendelesohn’ mer’s Night Dr anurivg aod ” worth the attention of all who seek refined amusement, New Onuvans Senenapens,— Great is the crowd that ase mbics nightly at the Society Library to hear these tolented singers; and though there is @ saying that “those who expect nothings will never be disappoint €4.”” yet in the care of there serenaders, any on expect much and still not only be disappointod, fino his expectations far short of the reality. T nt and rolentitic elogers. or tHe Huson Riven —This splendid are mest ele; Panona work 1% attracting « vase deal ot attention from our clovens, and all *ho visit it come away fall of admira- Cou of the graphic mancer in which the artiste have ucceeded im Uansterring to canvass the manifod heoutier of the glorious Hadson River, ‘The painting ws beev got Upon the most lberat plan, as may be Wegined #hem we ray that upwards of er bave orudy been expended on it Crrrese Mesto The peculiarities, aa well as (be mong the Chinere, are all re thinge oF every any we prereptedin (h* Wuscun, and the large bail in wiion tin conted fled. itie by a vee, pombet of Oemutl Tudy atranged carer of Chineee enectinens, sifseste puree ty Ube Warts wELien ID Ure im thas CoMatey Tow he weetest begent up to the f wath al tear podayhare perl & ort ID emeebs and using eppearance Many bows con be nsett- ably end pleasurebly spent exemining this collection on ‘Wixson, the Scotch ballad songster, is ia New jeans. Bioonaruy or Miss Rose Tersin.—Miss Roselind, or, Roee Telbia, was the daughter of @ manager of # circuit, in the east of Scotland spa also of the Greenosk Theatre. She was pears, a at the very cbur her father’s cirow Theatres Royal, @ rr affections of the pi close of the Broadway season, she played a week at and then returned to New York to the Astor use, for the summer season. Here she caught dressing room, to whioh rhe sea-eide, for the restoration of her health, she eppeared at the Park, where she was engaged by Mr. Hamblin to lead the comedy. Shortly before that theatre was burned, she had « severe attack of pleurisy, wnich pre vented ber playing for come weeke. aud was suffering trom arelapse at the time of the eonfiegration. After remaining s-me weeks at Mr.and Mre Bane’r, towhom abe was sincerely attached, she, though stillin avery weak state of health, determined, against the entreaties of her nearest friends, to resume her professional exer- tionr, and necepted an engagement at her old quarters, the Broadw. ‘made her last appearence on Saturdey, the 10th of March—on the 24th she was no ‘he map tre during ker last and fatal ill io diresse of the heart, aoccelerat change of climate, tack of plevrisy, burried o: talented actresses to on, the come: ‘ly grave. Her union to te whom she had been en- period, was, we understand, to t summer, at the close of the City Intelligence. CITY POLITICS. The whig mayoralty convention met last evening et the Broadway House, and org od temporarily by appointing James Kelly, of the 2d wari, as chairman, and Joseph C, Pinckney assecretary. The permanent officers of the convention were then appointed, viz: for president of the convention, Shepherd Knapp, of the 15th ward; for secretaries, William R. Bebee and Benedict Lewis, Jr. The convention having been thus orga! 4, went into ballot for a candidate for the mayoralty, to be supported by the whigs of the city at the approaching charter movement was nent candidates, Brady, Eeq., the ex-Mayer, was the favorite osndi- date, and according to this expression, A. C. Kings- land, of the 18th ward, and Caleb S. Woodhull, of the 2d ward, were next to him in prominency. After this test had been applied, Mr. Brady was regularly and unmanimourly elected as the nominee of the coaven- tion A committee was appeinted to inform Mr. Bra- dy of his nomination and the business of the oo! ton. 80 far as it conceraed the mayoralty, was con. cluded. The convention being oh: with the nomination of Justices of the Supreme Court, next entered upon that business, but did nothing more than to receiv twenty-five names of os y proposed candida: No action was taken, however, on the nominatio: d the convention adjourned, to meet om Thursday evening next. In relation to the nomination of Mr. Brady, it was generally understood by the lobby members that such anomivation would be made, but it was not expected tbat be would accept. Some of the politicians were indignant because euch @ course was pursued by the couventicn ; they said that they would willingly tea- eer the nomination to gentlemsa, and use their influence to elect him, provided he wonld serve; but as they deciarea themrelves assuredthat he would not verve, they could not see that the movement was no- ceerery. But the delegates seemed to understand what they were to do,end so the nomination was made as above stated. if the law re-organising the Alms House depar: ment should not pass the Legislature before next Thuredey, the convention will proceed to nominate a candidate for Alms House Commiceioner. Deatu oy Rev. Huon Smiru.—Dr. Smith died on Sunday, at bie residence inJChelres. He had been in Cisposed tor a long time. Duringthe morning service prayers were offered for his benefit, andin the after- Born the congregation were Invited to aitend bis fu- neral. Accipxnt ano Loss or Lire.—On Sunday evening, aback drawn by two horses was driven or backed off the wharf at thefoot of Grand street. At the time of the accident there were two persons, named MoCaflery and Mulligan, on the box; one ef them, McCaffery, was drowned, a8 was also one of the horses. Mulligan was saved by the spectatcrs, who also assisted in getting tke horses and catriege out of the water. The man, it is said, showed evident signs of intoxication when taken from his perilous position. The horses and couch belonged in Sixth Avenue near Avenue D. Uskown Man Daownsp.—The Coroner hold an in- quert yesterday at the Alms House yard, on the body ofan unknown man, who was found ficating in the dock foot of Courtlandt street The deceased appeared to have been several weeks in the water; he was about 50 years of age, aud drerred in a blue cloth frock coat, cotton figured vest, much worn, muslim sbirt, black cloth pant oollen socks, and very heavy beots, near- ly new. Verdict, death by drowning. Manine Affairs. There was arumor current yesterday that a vessel bound to California, called the Warsaw, had been burned up _ It was crested, no doubt, by the report of tbe brig Dablia, Capt. Wilson, whieh we publis! on Sunday, of his seeing « versel on fire, in lat. 39, lon 78, called the Warsaw, of Stonington. In yesterday Peper we publishe: lot beat Phan- tom baving picke " ond also some portion of the veseel. For further particu- lars, see our Philadelphia correspondence. tain Smith, of schooner Exit, arrived yesterday acoa, confirms all we stated, some time since, t Baracoa 1, when he was driven into Baracoa in distress, after having been ordered to Trinidad to perform quarantin Se Astor Housr.— Hon. John P. Hale, New Hampshire; G. N, Eaton, Baltimore; Abbott Lawrence, Boston; Capt. Waterton, ship Water Witch, Canton. Ameai- can.— Lieut. Mitohell, U. 8. A.; Com Stockton, New Jersey; Geo, M. Peebles, do. Invinc House —Hon. J, W. Bradbury, Augusta; Mr.and Mrs Steele, Mass.; W. Franklin, U.S. Navy; Mr. Roberts, Philadelphia. Howaanp's.—C, Fox, Maryland; Judge Nevelu, Savan- nahi Caleb Butler, N. C.: O.B. Hill, Washington, Hon J E. Holmes, of S.C., Hon. W. R. King, and John Gayle, of Ala, Hon. H. V. hneon, of Ge Hon. D.G. Yulee, of Fla., Gen.” Waddy Thompso: 8. C., Col. J. C. Hays, Texan Rangers, and Hon R J. Walker, late log erg the Treasury, were at Charier- ton, 8. ¢, onthe 224 inst. ‘The last named gentleman ‘was en route for Washington. Court of Common Picas—In Banco, Maxcn 26.—Decisions.—The Mayor, $c., adsm. Isaac P. Martis — Judgment muirer as stated in opinion, but defendants may amend on payment of costs. Curwin vs. Hunter.—Report of referees set aside. Coats to abide event. Carr vs. Dry Dock Methodist Episcopal Church.— Verdict confirmed, with costs. Anderson vs. Beriram.—Judgment ef nonsuit grant- ed, with coat Davison vs. Richards, — Verdict confirmed, with conta. eae vs, Wertendyke.—Nonguit confirmed, with conta. muy ve. Rourk.— Order at Chambers confirmed, with costs. Turner ve. Syuire.—Order at Chambers confirmed, with $10 costs to respondent. Howie vs. Cashman et at.—Plaintiff may amend his complaint without corte within five days otherwise judgment for defe: Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Judge Edwards, Alderm Maxcn 26.— The People Wedekard Henry Beech found against the defendants { ‘4 racy to defraud 1 eopeld Schook, # German, of $42 25, under pre- tence of giving him a passage ticket, which was to free him and six ovber persons to Milwaukie. A motion ‘was made to quash the indictment, on the ground that the indictment did not set out the means by which the alledged fraud was to beporpetrated After hearing the argument of the counsel on both sides, the court took the papers, intimating that they would give judgment te-morrow or next day, Supreme Court—General Term. bPreeent, Justices Jones, Edmonds, and Hurlbut. Mancn %6,—Cause No, 4, Leavett, Receiver, §c., ads. Delancey et al, waa taken up thie morning. and was not concluded when the court adjourned. Number 30 is the Peso umber yet reached in regular order on the calendar. No decisions have yet been announced. Superior Court Present, the Chi Mancn 26.—Cause , @reeerved case — Harris, up this morning, and ‘e day. The calendar has been call- ed apecond time as far an 98 United States District Court. Betore Judge Betts, Mancn 26.—Arroigned—Cart Harmer, indicted for counterfeiting, was arraigned this morning, and plosd- ed not guilty. His trial is fixed for to-morrow (this morning ) Court +) for Day. Cincuir Count —89, 4, 100, M11, 10, 118, 121, 61, 78, 84, 122, 123, 124, 126, Isvenmation From THE TuRKS’ IsLaNn.—The Witeiligence trom Grand Cay isto the 23th ult, The present drought 18 almost unprecedented in this land of droughts. There is not only no fresh water to be purchased by those who are in want, out the pruicipal springs of the Island are said to be wo ealime for the horned catde and mules to dink from. On Mondey last these islands were ied by considerable rai, and again last night (quantity tell, Dn will retard our sale where for eevercl weeks. Dut so extraordie Wee the previous ¢ ft, tant the waatot Wot bbeuan.dy on alaimg Character, Common Council Be. 7 Avpeams.—The President, Ald. Franklin, im the Chair. The Board of Alaermen mot last evening at 5 o’clook. ‘The minutes of the last mecting were and appzor- ed. The Bcard then commenced business Petitions.— A petition of P. Gasener and otbers. for sewer im 34 avenue, trem 26th to 82d street—referred. Petition of Thomas S. Gibbs and others. for a conti- Bvation of the sewer in Pear! street, from Elm street to Broadway—referre Report— From the Committee on Police, ke., asking @ Oc Rourrence w tu the other Board for the payment of bilis of Doctors Cobb, White, Ress, and Badd— concurred in. A New Ferry.—A report wat off red, to lease the bulk- head at the junction of Grand and Cherry streete, ad- joining the Grand atreet ferry, to Abrabam J. Berry, for the purpoce of rumming a ferry between that piace snd South Eighth street, Williamsburg ‘This report, atter @ short jussion between the Aldermen of the Third, Seventeenth, and Tenth, was carried, and the report adopted. Report of the Committee on Arts, Sciences, $c on tbe ap; ion of George W. Potter for peouniary uid, to assist him in the publication of » work u, history, ke., of the pubilo institutions of the city, Alderman Gaar, of the 10th, rose, and asked if this man who was author of al ia Common Council, and now asking for aid to assist bim in the publication of this work. The Alderman remarked, that there was in the Tribune of this evening @ gross libel on the Common Vouncil. He said he only asked the question. The Alderman of the 16th rose, and said he believed be was the same man ‘his created a genera! laugh. The report was adopt- ed, and the committee dismiesed. ‘esignation —Thomas B. Oakley tendered his resig- Bation as s Commissioner of Deeds; and Wm. H. Smith eppointed to fil the vacancy. yor's Veto.—A communication was rece: jonor the Mayor, vetoing the opening the 4th enue, from 38th street to blest street, giving his rea- sons therefor, which, in his opinion, would greatly in- crease the taxation, and not be of sufficient benefit to the public. Report adverse to the extending of the bulkhead on the east side of Wal Adopted. Report of the Finance Committee, on application from the heire of the estate of N. W. Stuy’ it, Fe lative to Stuyvesant square, &0. Adopted Sewer.— Report in favor of extending sewer in Madi- con avenue to 37th street. opted. New Schvothouse.—A resolution was adopted, appro- priat' rn $1,600 for the purobase of four lots o! und on 126th street, between the 2d and 34 aven' site to build a new schoolhouse. Report adveree to the closing of Bloomingdale square, Adopted Report in favor of setting curb and gutter stones in 44th street, from 9th to 10th avenues. Adopted. A report adveree to the construction of a sewer in Oak street, between James and Rosevelt. Adopted. Report in favor of building s sewer in 8d avenue, from 33d to 86th streets, Adopted. Report in favor of constructing s sewer in Nassau ti etween John and Fulton ts. Adepte im favor of re- carpeting and painting the nor’s room, and for that purpose asked an sppro- Priation of $1,0U0 for the same. Ald of the 3d ‘oppored the resolution, and offered, as by reducing the amount from $1,000 to $: Al of the 16th rose and replied, that as his of the 3d was in favor of chi expenditure, ho street, trom Corlears to East st. fore id. The resolution was finally carried, that the work be done as low as possible, without any bd oh pons Inspectors at Election —Jorathan Johnson and Jobn Fowler were appointed Inspectors of Election for the first district of tne 12:h ward. Adopted. Resolved—That the sidewalks} between Frankfort and Chatham streets be flegged. Referred. Resolved—That the Superintendent of Streets be and is hereby directed to remove to Biackwell’s Islaud the heap of dirt at the foot ot Rosevelt st Referred, Police Bell Ringers.—A resolution was offered to re- move the policemen now employed as fire alarm bell ringers from thet duty, and place them in equal num- bers in the 15th, 16th, 12th and 11th wards, as those wards are in want ot more policemen, in preportion to their respective population—the place of the bell ring- ers * be filled by exempt firemen, at a salary of $1 60 r day. a rhe Ferolution was laid on the table. Resolved— That the Superintendent of Streets be di- rected to have the Bowery, from Rivington to Four- teenth street, cleaned, the cost of the same to be charged to the contractors of the respective districts. Adopted. Resolyed—That a joint special committee be ap- pointed, to enquire and report what action be neces- tary previous to the election of justices of the Marine Court, and what extra compensation should be allowed under the law. Adopted. Report of the Finance Committee on assessments was called up and passed. Boaxp or Assistants,— Petitions Referred—Of Wil- liam Brainard, proprietor of the Albany and New York line cf tow bouts, for the lease of Exchange slip, st toot of Broad street; of P.L. Mason and others, fee a receiving basin at scuth corner ef Forty-Gret street sad Third avenue; of Chailes A. White and others, for paving Twen' ighth street, between Sixth and of James Horton, and others, to have vacent lots im Twouty-seventh street, between Firet end Second avenues, filled up; of James M. O'Diil, and otherr, to have the Third avenue, from Twenty- seventh to Forty-fourth streets, lighted with gas; of Francis Griffin, and others, to haveavenue A, between Fourteenth ‘wenty-third streets, paved, and curb and gutter stones set therein; of Lyman Candee, for lease of pier No. 36 North River; of Stephens, Condit, and Cox, to cancel lease of wharf at north side of pier fc ot of Dey street; of William Kemble and others, pray- ing the Common Council to apply to the Legisiature for the location of @ State prison house. Reports Concuried in—Of the joint committee o: fire department, in favor of procuring a new engi jor FE ‘ompany No. 19; in favor of sundry co: city bonds, for balances due them on con- tracts; of finance committee, on bill of Townsend and Brooks, with the following resolutio: That thi: Board corour with the Board of Ald A in their proceedings relative to the account of Mesers. Towa- bend & Brooke. Reports Adopted —Of committee on assessment in favor of refunding one half of assessment | by John Stewart on lot 15, corner ef State and Pearl streets, for buildings eewer therein; in favor of concurring to py KE, R, Sherman for extra work in excavating trench in Mth street; in favor of delaying the building of sewer in Cedar street, until Ist of June next; in the resolution of committee on roads and canals, of Board of Assistant Aldermen, for receiving basin and oul- verts onthe corner of Wert and Warren streets, and for repairing the intersection; in favor of Sagging a space 4 feet wide through the westerly cide of 8th avo- nue frem 43d to 50th streets, west le ot Third avenue, from 80th to 44th street. Madison avenue from 28th to $24 dordinence therefor; in favor of regulating ling 11th avenue, between 43d and 46th street. Resolutions concurred in—In favor of the poll in the let district, eighte ward, from the corner of 15th street and the 3d ave! x of inquiring and reporting necestary, on th of the Common Council, previous to the election of Justices of the Marine Court, by the provisions of the recently parecd upon that subject, and also what extra compen- sation should be allowed under that law in faver of the Gevernor’s room in the City Hail with ad of thoroughly painting and eleaning ropriating $1, urpose; in the election for 3d district in 12% Odell, on the norta- The Albany Delegation of the Common Council.—The resolutions relative to the proceedings of this delegation were laid on the teble, After Mr. Wilson Small had made some very severe remarks upon the conduct of their representatives, he said there had been but one reet a | man who had etood up on the floor of the pokes to at, vindicate the rights and privileges of the city, andt atlwe understood the epee mn, Was Mr. Campbell, who was eminently en‘itled to tbe name of honorable, fer he had on that occasion discharged his daty in a manper which did him the highest credit Mr. Small was proceeding in # strain of vehement animadversion, when the Chairman informed him that the five minute rae hed teen infringed. It was then moved, seconded, and decided that the question should be disposed of as above mention: After the transaction of other business, the Board adjourned. _Nuws rrom Bevizk, Honpuras.—Cairoryta Emigrants tn DisiRkss—SER10U8 ACCIDENT To THI Sreamen Gatveston.—The schooner Dart, Captain Cox. ived here laet evening trom Belize, Hondu- ras, having been towed up to the city by the steamer Palmetto. By the Dart we have received the Honduras Observer of the 24th ult. and the 3d i By Uh added we learn that the steamship Gal- veston, Captain Crane, which left this port tor Chagres on the 15th ult., met with so serious an accident that she was unable to proceed upon her voyage, aud was compelled to put into Belize. The following, concerning the affair, we find in the Observer of the 3d:—** As our readers are al- ready aware, the United States mail steamer Gal- verton, Captain Crane, from New Orleans to Cha- gres, with 162 passengers for California, arrived at Kay Bokel on Weanesday last, in a damaged condition. On Friday alternoon we proceeded, in company with C. Hempstead, United States Consul, to the steamer, gnd reached her on Satur- day morning, on her way up to towa. Soon after, A. W. Cox, in the schooner Dart, arrived alongside and took her in tow, and having a fair wind, at 4 P.M. the Galveston came to anchor in the harbor. It appears the vessel was within about 450 miles of her destination at the time the accident which disabled her occurred, and Captain Crane, after consulting his anenaarratonel tee on making this port. We understand it is the intention of most of the passengers to proceed hence in vessels to Chagres, which are now being chartered for that purpose,— New Orleans Delta, March 16. Tre Case or Hyer.—This individual arrived in Baltimore on Saturday, from Chestertown, his trial before Kent Covnty Court having terminated. He was found guilty of the assault on Sullivan, and fined $700, with costs, the payment of which he gave security for, and was discharged. Political inteil igence, W.C. Ewing declines the whig nomination in the 4to Lt ag Piro district of Indiana. S. W. Parker, Halloway, are spoken of to supply the place. and D. Cong Captain Bradley, the hero of the late tragedy in New Orleans, has eo far recovered as to be removed to prison. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. Summary. The telegraphic despatches which we give be- low, are cf the highest :mportance. The proceedings in the New York Legislature will be found to be very interesting. The bill amending the charter of the city of New York has passed the Senate. Its principal provisions are» that the Mayor and Aldermen are to be elected (after the ensuing spring election,) biennially, in the tall, the epring elections being abolished, and the Assistant Aldermen yearly; the Common Council to exercise legislative powers; and, after the year 1850, to hold ouly three sessions, of one month each, in each year, unless convened by the Mayor, on extraordinary cccasions. The provi- sion of this bill, it will be seen, accord with the suggestions recently offered in the columnsof the Herald. Several other measures of smportance passed the Senate; among them, a bill granting special privileges to European mercantile houses having branches in this State; a bill establishing the Life Savings Benevolent Association; and a bull for erecting a marine railway at Buflalo. The Ma- rine Court bill has passed both houses, and beea sent to the Governor. In the Assembly, the House was engaged in the discussion of the Private Claim bill. Owing to an accident which happened to the telegraph wires, our despatch abruptly terminated, without furnish- ing us any further proceedings 1n the House. By the western line, we have received impor- tant deepatches from Pittsburgh, one of them fur- nithing a most heart-rending account of the suf- ferings of the expedition of Col. Fremont to California. It 1s stated that 130 mules perished in one night, and tnat subsequently all of the party, excepting the Colonel, had perished from cold and starvation, We can only hope that this frightfu intelligence 1s exaggerated ; though, when we take into consideration the unusual inclemency of the season, we fear that it may be too true. Dreadful Inteliigenee from the Rocky Moun- tains—Horrible Sufferings of Colonel Fre- mont’s Party. > PirtssuacH, Maroh 26, 1849. The Independence (Mo.) Republican of Maroh 24 contains letters from Taos, Texas, which represent the winter as having been very severe, They alto state that Colonel Fremont, while passing throvgh one mountain gorge, lost one hundred and thirty mules in one night, and that he was then left to make his way on foot; but finding that it was imposel- ble to proceed further, he despatched three men to week some settlement. Succer not returning in twenty dsys, Colonel Fremont started for Taos, distant three hundred and fifty miles, where he arrivedin nine days. Mejor Beale immediately despatohed « party of dra- goons, with mules and provisions, to relieve Colonel Fremont’s party. The Colonel was much emaciated, but accompanied the expedition. The sufferings of the party arerepresented as having been very great, having even been forced tothe ex- tremity of feeding upon one another! Mr. Green: who brings the news, left Santa Fe several days after. Later reports assert, that [all of Fremont’s party pe- rished except the Colonel, who is badly frost bitten. Our correspondent at Independence, expresses doubt about the authority of this but we do not see upex what grounds, as the latest previous advices re- ceived from Col. F. and his party, left them ascending the Rocky Mountains, and struggling through heavy drifts of Later News (frem Ohagres—.irrival of the Steamer Isthmus at New Orleans. New Orceans, March 24, 1849, The steamer Isthmus arrived at New Orleans on the 24th, from Chagres, with ten passengers and eight thousand dollars in specie. The steamer Faloon arrived at Chagres on the 10th. ‘The Isthmus reports that the steamer California was expected at Panama every hour. The bark Crowell was left at Chagres, bound for New York. More Deaths from Cholera on the Mississippi River—Health of New Orleans, &c. “ Lovisvitie, Maroh 25, 1849. A number of steamers have arrived at this port from New Orleans, with the cholera on board, which is said to be again quite prevalent in that city. Fourteen deaths had oceurred on board the steame™ Bride, and many more were still siok. The George Washington lost fifteen of her pas- sengers previous to her arrival at Memphis. On board the Creole, three deaths had occurred. The weather at New Orleans is very hot and sultry, and much sick: prevailed among the emigrants ar- iyving at that port. Terrible Expiosion and Loss of Lifes PittasuncH, Mareh 26, 1649. At 11 o’clock to day, the boilers in Fife’s batting factory, in Allegany city, exploded, carrying away the Hon of the building, and throwing the boil forty eet, Five bodies have been dug out of the ruins, and there are others bad)y injured. Mr. J Fife was among the killed. Such wes the ter. rible force of the explosion, that five dwellings, situa- ted near the factory, were destroyed. An investigation is to be made into the cause ofthis awfalcalamity. Further particulars will be furnished as they transpire. Canadian Affairs. Montaeat, March 28, 1849. The proprietors of the P.let newspaper announced, in their iseue of this morning, that in consequence of the late verdict against them for £500, they have been entirely ruined, and that their property will be sold at public auction, onthe 20th of April next. It isthe only radical orgam, in the English language, that is published in Lower Canada, Extensive Burg! Pittsavren, Maroh 26, 1849. The Banking house of Nesbitt & Co., was robbed last night; the vault was entered, and forty thousand dollars taken from it. y: California Gold—Seventy Thousand Doliars Recelved at Boston, Boston, Maroh 26, 1849. The ship Cz.r, Captain Kennedy, has arrived at this port, having left the Sandwich Islands on November loth, and Tahiti, December 8th. She b.Ings $70,000 in California gold. The ‘8 is no later. Heavy Storm. ALwanr, March 26, 1849. Our, city, yesterday, was visited bys severe storm of wind and rain, which continued most of the day. ‘The ruins of awall left standing at the great fice, las year, was blown down, doing considerable damage to the workshop of Robinron & Godley, silversmiths. SEW YORK LEGISLATURES, SENATE. Atvanr, March 26, 1849. A FUNERAL BERMON, On notice, Mr. Cornwell's resolution was adopted unanimously, requesting of Rev. Dr Sprague a copy OF ip faneral sermon on the occasion of the death of Se stor Williams, delivered last evening in the second Pri. byterian church. THR CODE CF PRACTICE BILL, The Code of Practice bili was sent for from the As- sembly by # resolation of the Senate, again considered, and an amendment inserted restoring to the Superior Court and the Court of Common Pleas, the jurisdiction of which the Senate in its previous action had depriv- ed them. AMENDING THE CHARTRE OF THE CITY OF NEW TORK, A bill was passed amending the charter of the city of New York. It gives legislative powers to the Boara of Aldermen and Assistants, The former are to be choren for two years, the latter for one year. Here- after the charter election, exeept for the present spring, is to be abolished as 9 spring election, and merged in the general fall election, The officers elected this spring to hold over till the Ist of next January, when thore choren at the fall election will go into office, In 1860 the Common Council may hold ae many eeesions as they choore; but atter that to hold only three though t extraordil the police, and the C hiekureau in thot department. The department of bmence isto have cba fi) the fiscal concaras of the city, wr d vt it ite head fe to be the Comptrotler The beau: vt departments to be elected by the people