The New York Herald Newspaper, March 29, 1849, Page 2

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ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 539 Broadway—Coxopnr or Genus 1a Musiean Society, New York, Thursday, March 29, 1640. _ Affairs in Canada, The excitement and uproar created m her Britannic Majesty’s Canadian provinces, by the passage of a bill by the Provincial Par- liament—npdemnifying losses caused by the attempt at revolution in the year 1837, have not subsided, but rather increased, since we last referred to the subject. Previous to the passage of that’measure, the loyalist party held meetings in various parts of the provinces, and passed resolutions threatening revolution, annex- ation, and other dreadful things, if the ministry insisted on passing the measure. In addition, re- maonstrances and protests were handed in by de- legates who were specially appointed to inform the Governor General, in person, of the difeful re- solves of her Majesty’s very loyal subjects, in the event of the obnoxious measure becoming a law. All these teapotish tempests, revolutions, and pro. tests, were, however, treated with dignified, if not contemptuous, silence by the ministry and the ma- jority of the Proviacial authorities, and the bill ‘was passed by both houses of Parliament, by a large mejonity, in the face of all opposition. Since ahatevent, we have not heard, either by mail or telegraph, that any attempt hasbeen made by the royalists or loyalists, to carry their grandiloquent resolutions into effect; but, om the contrary, weper- -ceive they centent themselves with keeping up a “mighty great talking” about what they will do, if their wransatlantic mistress do not veto that measure. It will be seen, therefore, that Canada 1s appa- vently in an anomalous condition. It urely trange to see the party who have always been he most loyal of the British subjects in Canada, hreaten revolution and annexation 1n the event of this bill not being vetoed—taking the very same course as that pursued on a former occasion by their political opponents. If we were to venture an opinion, we should say that the loyal party have ‘deen driven into this course by the skilful ma- mouvring of their opponents," the French party. The French party never doubted the servile loyalty of the Upper Canadians; and having a majority in the Parlament, they passed the indemnity bill tor the purpose of weakening those loyal feelings, if not destroying them altogether, and forcing the loyalists into revellion against the government, ‘with the view of joining them themselves at the proper time, and unitedly accomplishing what the French party have always desired—a total separa- tion from Great Britain. This may or may not be the proper view to take ‘ot the views of the majority in Canada; but, at all events, It is certain that matters are approaching a crisis there. Odious and abeminable as the in- demaity bill was to the British party, the majority have introduced another measure, which, when passed, will keep the loyalists not only in subjec- tion, but render them positively powerless, as long as Canada may remain a British province. This Jatter bill cuts deeply into the present system of representation, and destroys the scheme by which the home government intended their loyal subjects eheuld be always in the ascendant. The pro- posed bill will give the French party an in- crease of thirty members in Lower Canada, while at will give an addition of only three to the royal. asts. As might be expected, it has been re- ceaved with a terrible outburst of indignation.— Andeed, the oppoeition already manifested towards at, 18 greater than that which they showed to the indemnity bil, because it will render the French party so powerful in Parliament that they can Javgh at all opposition. It 18 accordingly looked upon as the uokindest cut of all. The loyalist Journals denounce it as ‘an infernal scheme,” and everything else that is wicked and abominable, and call upon the constituencies to speak out their Sentiments. They may as well adopt this course, ‘der another escepe of gas would not harm them. A great deal escaped trom the puncture made by the indemmity bill; but they must take care that a collapee do not succeed the second, that will be mace by the proposition to alter the representative #ystem, which, according to all appearances, will assuredly become a law. It is very evident that the majority in Canada are gleying a dexterous game, and that the accom plishinent of their darling desire—separation of Ca muda from England—is not tar ot], They may res aseured, however, that if an appeal to arms be made, a shot will not be fired against them by England. The colonial system has been exploded ty the progress of free trade principles in the mo- ther country. Those principles, when fully carried out--as they will be eventually—will place colomes an no better position than independent nations, as regwids the benefits that the mother country will derive from them. But apart from this considera- tion, England will not engage in hostilities with her cclonies for the purpose of retaining them. ‘Wuth ludia, Ireland, the ehartiste, Europe, Jamai- ca, &c., rhe has as much as she can attend, and more than she desires to have on her hands. So the “Canadians may continue at work, and block out ‘their destiny without fear ot interruption ; and if they perform the operation scientifically, and be- thave Themselves well afterwards, the Amorican people may take their case into consideration, aud allow them to gome into their confederacy Tux TrLEGRArHIC Lings.~-The Southern, Norther, Eastern, and Western lines are ali out of order, and commmunication, in conse- quenee, cut off, ve in Laven rrom Havana --We are in eceipt of files of £1 Diario de la Habana, end also of the Faro Bridustriat, as late as the 22d inst. We fiad ao mews of any kind in these papers, Tax Morars or Orrick Beaora—Corome. ‘Weos asa Cumistian any a Loven.--Our friend and fellow laborer, Webb, who 18 etill in the gall of bitterness at the city of Washington, has been en- deavoring to relieve the tedium ot his sojourn there by writing a very amusing and, characteristic account of the interview between the President and General Scott. We give this morceau a place on the first page of our journal to-day, together with the same exciting occurrence another oon by another pefsonage, nawvely enough described by the Courier, in contradistinction to Colonel Webb, as being a “perfectly reliable and reepon- sible person.” It will be perceived that these two narratives dif- ter considerably,and are in fact quite contradictory. The public, however, have had abundant opportu- nities of obtaining that knowledge which will qualify them to decide on the relative degree of credit which should be given toColonel Webb and any “perfectly responsible and reliable person.” Whatever may be the veracity of the “ perfectly responsible and reliable person,” there can be no doubt at all that in point of graphic power and dramatic effect, the narrative of Colonel Webb 18 infinitely super’ or. Webb is emphatic, piquant, elequent, pathetic. The ‘perfectly responsable and rehable person” is dry, circumstantial, curt, peevish. Webb brings up the whole scene vividly before us, and describes it with a touch of classic enthusiasm. In sooth, he waxes poeti- cal. He almost equals old Homer in that famous account of the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon. Very dull and tame, in com- parison, is the prosaic account given by the “per- ectlyrrespongible and reliable person.” Besides, our interest in Colonel Webb’s narrative 1s height- ened by the tact that our devout friend was himself at church on this memorable occasion! There is something extremely affecting in this spectacle of pious office beggars reciting in unison the solemn ritual of the church! How delightful, after the anxious labors of the week, thus to meet together, and breathe the pure atmosphere of the house of prayer! What an edifying scene! We almost tancy we hear the deep, sonorous voice of the de- yout Colonel, as he makes his responses; while at a little distance the stalworth form of General Scott is meekly bent in humble adoration. Beggars, ef every rank and degree of voracity, stand around ; and, with one eye fixed on the book and the other on Zachary Taylor, all sing out ** Amen!” “ Amen!” While extremely gratified by this discovery ef the pious habits of our ancient friend, the Colonel, we must say, that we have been somewhat sur- prised and grieved, to find him manifest a spirit 6o evidently unkind and hostile towards the distin- guished man_ for whom he formerly expressed the sincerest admiration and esteem. It is well knowa that General Scott was, not very long since, the great political idol of the redoubtable Colonel Webb. We all recollect with what zeal and warmth [the Colonel was accustomed to press the claims of Winfield Seott to the highest political station in the country. A change, however, has come over the spirit of the devout Colonel’s dream, His love has waxed cold, and with all,the faithless- ness of an inconstant village swain, he abuses where he formerly adored. But the Colonel 1s too susceptible and too tender to be without an object for his fond heart’s affection. His sighs are now wafted_in another direction; and so ardent 1s this new flame, that our enamoured Colonel finds him- self even at the holy altar, the victim of a struggle, almost as fierce as that which rent the heart of the Sainted Eloise. Even in the temple, Colonel Webb cannot repress his love for General Taylor; and hurries from its sacred portals to offer up fresh incense to his earthly shrine! Can such enthusi- astic and consuming devotion go unrewarded ? Wiua Newsrarens aT WaswineTon.—A despe- rate and quite amusing struggle has of course taken place at Washington, among the whig printers and editors, in order to secure the organ- ship. Thus fur, the Natronal Intelligencer appears to be successful in this scramble for provender. lis years and necessities certainly presented a strong case for the exercise of executive charity. Gales and Seaton have probably received, from first to last, one million and a half of dollars, in the shape of profits out of the public printing, and the ther “ pickings and stealings” which fall to the lot of Washington “organs.” Yet, somehow or other, these dollars have taken unto themselves wings ; and now, in the autumn of life, the vene- table editors have been obliged once more to ap- pear in the character of humble supplicants for executive bounty. They deserve it. The whigs in Congress owe them a heavy debt of gratitude— that 18, if excellent suppers and tolerable wines ustify benevolent human emotions. Gales and Seaton have been casting their canvass-back ducks and devilled turkey on the waters, for several years past ; and it would be devilish hard if they did not now realize the practical fruits of their faith,\ hope, and charity. Last session they made a 400d many desirable thousands by publishing the dull speeches of Senators at the rate of “ fifteen dollars a column;” and by a resolution passed near the adjournment, they will be able to clear at least one hundred thousand dollars. Who, wouldn’t give suppers to members of Congress? Thus graciously doth grateful whiggery gild the de- clining years of its ancient friends of the Jntells- gencer—s0 waggishly entitled, as if to render stil! more marked the folly of looking for any news in its heavy columns of dulness and decency. Another newsp:per candidate for the drippings of executive favor, 1s about to make its appearance from the'press of a Mr. Gideon, an old job printer at Washington, who, after much prayerful cogita- tion and anxious inquiries, has at length deter- mined te put in his oar, and trust to Providence and General Taylor. A York lawyer, named Sar gent, and Mr. Bullitt, late of New Orleans, are to be the editors of this new sheet. Mr. Gideon has secured a share of the government advertising, and hopes by strict economy and the most tractable disposition, to merit a due share of patronage. We fear, however, that his ancient rivals of the Jntel- 4igencer, trom their superior Knowledge of Con- gressmen and cooking, will reduce him to the condition of Lazarus, and leave him nothing but the crumbs that fall from the table. Peradventure, with that, the job printer will fain be content. Then there us the Nationai Whig, which has maintained @ versatile existence, 10 some mys- terious manner, for nearly a twelvemonth, and still lingers between life and death. This print appears te be quite overlooked by the ad- ministration. We commend it to their mercy. It gave, the other day, an excellent evidence of its qualifications tor organship, by representing one of our telegraphic despatches from Washington as a grove fabrication. We hope ithasnot taken a leat from the book of old Father Richie, whose truth and .reliability were so notorious in the days of Polk, that his most solemn asseverations were al- ways interpreted according to the rule of Rory O’More— “ Dhrames always go by contraries, my dear!’ Al alas! however, for all Washington “or- gans!” Their day is gone. Miserable dependents on the patronage of the government—witnout en- ergy, enterprise or talent—not even used jndieiously by those who feed them—without circulation or influence at home or abroad, they are, vo far as public opinion is concered, merely so inuch waste paper; predestined, hike the pamphlet speeches of members, with which the muils are loaded, to the eppropriate immortality of the grovers’ shops Who ever reads a Washington newspaper? Barnoursens’ Mavoraury Coxvevriox. — By Tefesence to the eolumua ot local intelligence, it will atthe be:nurvers met in convention List and nomiouted Myndert Van Schaick as their cuncidete for Muy or, Newsrarze Posrsor.—Ot the few bills which were passed dunng the last session of Congress, the act of March 3d, concerning newspaper post- age, was not the least important. Previous to the paseage of that act,a unsform rate of three cents was charged on all transient newspapers,(those not mauled from the office of publication,) which should be paid in advance. We never did con- ceive the specific object of that law. It materially intertered with the circulatien of newspapers, and acted as a bar to the spread of intelligence among the people of the United States—a reault entirely at variance with the spirit of our institutions and the genius of our people, Its effects were very onerous. A person would buy the Hera/d, for in- stance, for two cents, and after readjng it, wished to eend it to some friend or relation in the country, with the view of keeping him intormed of the news ofthe world. Before, however, he mailed it, he had to pay three cents to the goverament for post- age; while, if he had read the paper in our office, and mailed it from there, the postage would be. only one halt of that sum. He had to pay, there- tore, one hundred and filty percent more for post- age, than he did for the paper itself. By the act ot March 30, before referred to, tran- sient newspapers are put on the same footing as those mailed from the office of publication, with this single diflerence, that the postage must be prepaid, and are charged the same rate of post: age—that ie, one cent tor any distance in the same State, and one anda half cent for any distance exceeding one hundred miles. The alteration has been received with much satisfaction by the read- ing pubhe, and it will, no doubt, tend to increase the circulation of all the principal newspapers. In this connection we may add that prices cur- rent and other circulars are not recognised as such, in the postal treaty recently entered into between this country and England, and will be charged letter postage, whether they are written or printed. For the future, then, we suppose those who issue cizculars will be obliged to insert them in the news- papers of the day. Fair Pray is a Jewst.—This is a trite saying ; but nevertheless it 13 a truthful and a philosphical one. Complaints have reached us that the serving on petit juries preeses with unequal severity upon the humble tradesman and the working man, inas- much as they are obliged to serve for the whole or the greater part of the term, or to attend the court day after day, in obedience to the fiat of the yroper officer, while the richer, and theretore the more favored, are not called upon to perform the duties of jurors in theirturn. Now, 1f this be true, it 1s a most unjust proceeding. To tax the whole ofthe time of those who have nothing to depend upon for the support of their families,save their daily labor, and to overlook the ‘‘prosperous storekeeper in Broadway,” 18 at variance with every received principle of justice and equity. The office of ajuror ls a most responsible and solemnone, and, there fore, it should not be subjected to any disregard by unfairness or partiality in selecting those by whom it 1s to be discharged. If the poor man have reason to believe that he 18 unjustly obliged to give up hie time (and this is his money) to the public service, while those who have large capital and extensive business to fall back upon, are but sel” dom summoned to the jury box, he will become careless about the mode in which he executes the great trust confided to him by the constitution; the duty becomes irksome and burdensome to him—the governing feeling being a desire to dis- pese of the case under consideration as expedi- tiously as possible. In this way, the innocent may be convicted, and the guilty may escape well-me- nited punishment. We attach no blame to any per- son; and it will be perceived that we have based these remarks upon an hypothesis. If, however, the complaint in question be well founded, we hope it will be, as indeed it ought to be, redressed. Batuine.—The salutary eflects and wholesome influence upon the public health, of the frequent use of the bath, especially by the inhabitants of crowded cities, such as New York, has been uni- versally acknowledged and frequently inculcated. All nations distinguished for good government and well ordered domestic polity, have been espe- tally careful im making provision for this very important department of sanitory regulation. We believe our city 1s not far behind the great cities of Europe in every convenience of this kind, and in providing, at a very cheap rate, the means of daily ablution to the inhabitants. There are many establishments in this city, where baths may be had at the low charge of one shilling—that is, about sixpence sterling. At Paris, it costs twice as much for a warm bath ; at London nearly four times as much ; so that we are highly favored in this respect with such a great accommodation, But while there 18 no Jack on all sides of water and soap, and the means of applying them; while the rapid streams of the North and East rivera wash the shoves of our eity, and the healthful tide sweeps around us, aflording every desirable means of frequent ablution, we are inclined to the belief that our people and citizens generally are not suf- ficiently awake to the importance of the practice of frequent bathing, and that the public baths, cheaply as their valuable accommodation is afford- ed, are not sufficiently patronized nor resorted to. In this respect, perhaps, we are in the situation of the shoemaker’s wife, who, as the proverb has it, is generally worse shod than her neighbors, in the midst ot a large stock of shoes. Perhaps, if we could not get at water, and if there were not baths to be had, we should be crying out loudly for a supply, and earnestly longing after what we are disposed to undervalue when within our reach: We wish it were in our power te arouse the com- munity to a proper sense and due appreciation of the value and necessity of frequent bath- ing. It would save a great deal of phy- sic to families and individuals, if attention to this department of human necessity were more re- gularly devoted by the public. As the summer will now soon be upon us, this subject will begin to acquire more interest and importance, and we hope to see a reformation in our manners, in this Tespect, take place more generally and universally, Meantime,all we can do 1s torecommend earnestly amore frequent attention to a practice on which the health of our citizens and of our city so much depends. Among eastern nations they make fre quent bathing an article of religion, and a neces, sary act of religious duty ; and in fact it does ap. pear to us, that if our people were to plunge into the water as often and as regularly as they go t church, it would do them imore good, both physi~ cally and morally; for no bad doctrines could be imbibed in the water, and many bad things would be washed away which one stands in dan- ger of catching at public meetings. Tux Caninst on Proscrirrion.—Several of the whig journals interested in obtaining a wholesale removal of their political opponents from office, have followed the lead of a small whig paper in Washington, m questioning the truth of certain statements that appeared, some days ago, in this paper, in relation to the decision of the cabinet on the subject of proscription. We reiterate the states ments, without the smailest reservation. The facts, as given in our correspondont’s despatch, took place literally and entirely as, he described them, and we venture to say there will be no authorized contradiction of them. However distasteful to Mr. Ewing and Mr. Collamer it may be, to be known to be in a mimoricy in the cabinet; and however much the wise, manly, and liberal policy resolved upon by the majority, may gtate upon the feelings of officc-seekers, yet the tacts cannot be changed; and these facta are, that on the night de- signated in the degpatch in question, the subject of proscription was voted on by the cabinét, and that agaimtit were the Presidsat, Mr. Meredith, Mr. Prestea, Me, Crawtord, and Mr. Johueon; and in Coo chiwere Mr Ewing snd Mr. Gollamer, Theatrical and Musical. Bowsgar Taxatax.—The house was crowded in every part last evening, at a very early hour, by one of the most brillient and fashionable audiences every col leoted togetb:rin this house and the utmost enthu- siasm prevailed among them, as the performances were of that interesting pature which always characterises the dcingsat that headquarters of theatrical enter. tainmente in New York, the Bowery Theatre The tr: gedy of “ Evadne” was the first plece— Miss Wem laying ne in @ most admirable style, ai Hresors, Cleke. Hall and Daft. supported their parts a mort admirableway. The performances were for the benefit of Miss Wemyen, and we were glad to see such a@largeaudience, The admirable adaptetion of‘ Jane Eyre’! concluded the performances. We woul sar 6 fow words regarding this drama. The Bowery has Jeng been celebrated for the splendid style in which such pieces are got wp at it. In days now long gone by, when Bulwer was at bis zenith as am aathor, what megpificent adaptations of bis novels used to be joed here—Rienzi and The Last Days of Pompeli! egain of other writers, Norman Li a this last plese o ‘ane Eyre” shows thatthe manager is as ready as ever to give his audiences the most liberal entertainment ‘o have to the chief points @ Yaleoted craus- tist, ta! the chief drama.ie points of the story; and efficient man: in which it is put om the * jayed by the com tage jives it all the eclut whioh it deserves. We have jece go off more suscessfally than it did firet and every succeeding evening of its por- formance, and it will no donbt retain ponsession of tte stage, and be seen by the thousands of readers of the novel, for many nights to come. It will be played this evening; alro, “Jenny Lind’ andthe‘ L Pompeii”? Wesee an engegement with Mr. borgb, the famoue liom tamer, has been effected. will appear next week. Broapway Tuxatas.— The “Enobsutress’”’ was again performed, last night, for the third ti: nd before a large audience. The superb magnificence of sceneries’ dresses, properties, and decorations, (far erior to those of the splendid ‘ Monte Cristo) are, and will be, for s long time, # great attraction to the noble temple of Broadway. No doubt the opera of long and prosperous run, and will re- rest, the trouble and money scat- tered im advance by th ers, Messrs. Mareball Blake. Th nglish eom- porer, though far inferior to bis * Bobe: tains, however, some goed inspirations, which will be appreciated by all lovers of Britannic melodies. The * Pirete’s Chorus,” whieh occurs at several intervals throughout the opera; the ballad sung by Seguin, “She is Seen When the Vapors of Morn Arise; the “ Whe Has Not Am- He i a amateurs who will \d the performance ef th ‘trers.”” The ballet part of the opera appears, also, a very bewitching sight. The pretty Coleste, and the battalion of ob: ing girls who are under her com- mand, end make evolutions by her order. f fi 1d the elegance of the costum: e run very successful for M. Schmidt, the “ Maitre de Ballet,” e8 great credit for the trouble he has taken to form into regiments the dancing soldiers of his troupe. On the whole, the management of the Brosdway Theatre has found out, we believe, its Call- fornia mine, with its laet production. The “ Enchan- tress’ will be seen by thousands, and the numerous atrangers whe will soon throng our olty will ee, in- vade, nightly, the luxurious sofas and comfortable boxe of the Broadway, Nationa THeatRe.— We have not much to notice, Tegarding this house, as the doings at it continue to bs of the same character as they bave been for the last two months. “Mose in Califorbia,” and “Tom and Jemmy,”’ still keep possession of the stage there, and are as much admircd as ever by the patrons of the house. ‘The little farces which are played nightly with these Necos, are of m musing nature, and we Feo t two new ones will be produced this érening, viz: the “Weaver of and “Ill be Your Second.” In both of there whole company will appear. ‘Te morrow evezing, Miss Carline, the pretty danseuse ofthe establishment, will tak ef quite favorite at this house, ha will have atull atterdanoe. Several new pieces are in prenetionss the National, and we presume they will Bighly acceptable to the audiences, as every thing Chanfrau bas ever yet brought ferward has been suc- cessiul. Meantime, let all goand see “Mose in Call- fornia,” and “Tom and Jemmy,’”’ as they must shortly be laid aside. Burton's Tuxatre.—Three pieces, each of them singly am attraction of great merit and power, were performed here last evening. ‘How to Pay Your Washer- woman,’’ # very amusing piece, which was followed by “ Breach of Promise,” and‘ Macbeth.” The “ Bresch of Promise’? is one of the best comedies of its size that has ever been put upon the stage. It is full of rich scenes of comic humor, and striking and picturesque situations. It is, perbaps, im many of I mest too true to nature, as, for exa: ther (Mra. Vernon) lectures her daughters, and eepe- cially the scene where the daughter wh well, comes her rich o1 dress, bere who married see her mother, and finds her badly, come in a wretched dress and horrid shabby bonnet, to ask for help for herselfand husband. The fan and merriment which Burto: reates, as Sudden, a delightful character, is not to be described; it really is an excellent thing. The house was highly delighted, nd the loud and hearty laughter from eve jaarter which he produced evidenced the power which ty pos- senses over an audience. We never saw Burten play better, or 1 tter character. Johnson, as Jabber, dezerves great commendation ; so does ,Mrs. Vernon ; th are admirable; but Burton’s fine acting makes one forget all the rest, and swallows up all the brief space we can afford. To-night “Dombey & Son” again, and “ Maobeth ;” both of these pidces are of deep excitement and attraction. Ivatian Orrna.—The world, in all ages, admired that power of mind that enchains the feelings of the heart and carries captive the opinions of other minds. Elo- quence is always powerful in this respect, let it assame any form, and music is certainly one of the sweetest and most persuasive methods of forcing an avenue to the heart, and of exciting the most lightful emotions. The language ot a ‘ed with sincerity, is always received kindnees; it when similar language, Grested in all the flowers of poetry, and arranged so as to nuit the air of some plaintive melody, is rendered in song, the mind, the grand instrument that gives a tuneful movement to the nervous system, is strung to a key that gives a refreshing tone to the entire con- stitution. ‘e are led to these remarks by the thzill- ing effect of the arias and scenas which Signorina Borghese rendered last evening, with all the charms of yooal excellence. In the trios and wasttette, Signe- an tina Borghese, Signor! Corelli, Taffanelli Novelli great musical science in Prodacing harmony of ost thrilling description. No piece could have been better sustained than that of ‘1 Puriteni”” last tee tndar the guidance’ of lee disciagaishen, wees, under nee leader, sent forth » combination of the moa! euphonions rounds. With all this great attractie: musical talent, we were much surprised at seeing one of the thinest houses of the season. What has become of the Astor Place racy ? Broapwar Cinc ‘The weather again last evening ‘was very unfavorable for places of amusement note pers cee attractive place was as well nd- pict serey aera |. The 088 were Very excellent, \e group! nd posturing by the Rivers family, together with Bil the other, Brrsdewt Te. ocived by the audience with great spplause. This week is the last, we understand, that the patrons of this de- Ughtful place of amusement will have a chanee to visit itas the Messrs, Sands, Lent, & €o., intend y for their summer travelling. Cunisty’s Min 1.8.—As @ refresher after the dis- mal weather we have underg lately, we advise all togo and ‘ear these lively and musing minstrels, who, with their beautiful singing, side-splitting bur- leeques, amusing conundrums, admirable dancing, and all ther Ja 'e@ eccentricit will quickly ehase away the blues” from the most melanchelic mind. New On RNaDERS —Sooiet; y Library ie nightly thron; our most intelligent citizens and thelr families who Ror} there to hear theiradmirable musicel performances. If any ome doubts it, let him and hear them. “4 ad pit int or THE Genmania Musicat. Socixtr.—In fusical 8o- the storm, the Germania thelr concert, which was to have rent til this evening, eeter ing, Mboup te tane tone jan lor de ta at Bosto jacts,—Mn. Demrsten’s Con ent, Fripar The admirers of Mr. Dempster’s pec fed tolearn attractive style of melody will be “Sm spite of wind and weather,” Tal le, to. morrew evenii ing the cholcest of those to the entertainment own professional celebrity. naire tanta ai », at the ton Theatre, by the breaking of the car in whic was being drawn, as the Godfess ef Liberty. She was not able to ht of 284 inst. tele :— Aston How Washington ; W. D. Field, Intelligencer, do. ; Mt. Jobnno’ rence, Jum, Boston; J. B. Leslie, I Leslie Coombe, do.;' Lalen Lewis, Philedelphie. — Amunican—Major Patton, U.S. A. ; Capt, Rogers, do. ; Crry—Capt, Branvan, let Artiliery ; Lieut. Chalfo, do. ; Major Allen, U.8.A _Iavine Hovse—lion, J Walker, Wirconsin ; Col. Roberts, U.S A.; Lieut . B. Sto: ; Mr. Gales, Natio: do. do. Small, do.; Hon R. G. Spaulding, Buffalo; ‘Thomas England. Hewaso- J, Lathrop, Boston; Rev Mr Blake, Maes; J. Holland, Beltimore, Dector Wright, N’C, Cave Johnson, late Postmaster General, left Wash ington on Friday lust, for bis home in Tennessee, Mr Buchanen, late 8 tary of State, and Mr. Maroy, Inte Secretary of War, left Washingtom on Tussday, the former for Penorylvania, and the matter for this city. Judge / axon, late Sr cretury of the Navy, is expyoted to leave V bington to-duy, for Richmond, Va, his future place of abode Court Ons Crcury Count 84, Led, 123, 124, 125, tar, for this Day. 100, Lil, 10, 145, 141, 61, 78, ; about 8 o'clock he was found dead down trom Fort Gibson, on Wedneeda the 28th ult., and sank immediately, es furniture were taken out. Ors, getting to within City Inteligence. CITY POLITICS ‘The Democratic Mayoralty Conventions met last Svening at their respeetive beadquerters—the old bunkers at Tammany Hall, d the bernburners at theoorner of Broadway and Lispenard street. The Convention at Tammany Hall were in session from balf-pest 7 till 10 o'clock, without making s nomine- tion. The proposition brought forward st the previoas meeting to nominate Mr. Havemeyer, the present Mayor, was laid on the table, resolution passed to vote, hereafter, voce. The convention, finding g to their satisfaction, pointed to wait on Mr. Have the nemination made at tb the party whicn tpg bim as & determined not to ‘thy represented ; rerve another tei therefore reepeotfully declined 1 rain ati convention then went into bellot for another cendi- date. and selected, by a unanimous vote, Myndert Van Scbsick. Finq. A committee was then appointed to walt on Mr, Ven Sct al:k and «p; rieehiw otthe ection ofthe convention, The committee retired, aud the Comven- vention tookarecess. After being absent some time, the committee returned and reported that Mr. Ven Sobsick had accepted the nominstion The committee then adjcurned till Friday evening mext. These con- ventions, besides idates for the msyoraity, are to rominate three Ji jor Court. and two Judges of the M are gra especially the nomination ef Judges, aud it is heped that the utmost caution will be observed i: king selections. If the politizal m sorted to for the procurement of » Mt te at Les to be hoped that due caution will be observed in the telection of ingredie: the Su rt pard, Jum., fer Alderman, and J. W. Conklin, for Assistant Alderman, ‘Tnx Stoam.—The citygave evidence yester fay morn- ing of the temper of the storm which raged on ‘ue ada: n,which happily fell becween midmight and b eight o’olook, im tor: timer, had the to meliand wash sidewalks, sn that pedestrians wi their way over the pa ite without en- countering three or four inches of saturated snow. as they were literally compelled to do on th vious, if they walked out atall. The enow and rai effect during the prevalence of the storm to bring to the ground s great number of various signs; and all along the ctreets might be seen the dilapidated re- mains of painted boards, transparencies, images in wood and plaster, awning poste, hatters’ signe, and. in i ‘of all the businees indiostors which before In Broadwi were to be seen, umbrellas, which hi pa, of their owners, and more than “o: jpg bad hat’? visible on the carri When the storm menced, much good pated from it by those who hoped that it much of the mud from the streets; but the-e hopes were blasted when the snow began to fall. We bave had the storm and its disastrous effects, but are in no measure relieved of the mud. mud. mud, to be delivered from which all Gotham doth ever pray. Lectuae Bevour tHe Inisu-Amentoan Institute. --On Monday evening ex. Governor Seward was tohave Jeotured at Clinton Hall. but be, hav! 2 bh dettres duties at Washington, was not on hand. @ committee, thereupon, waited on Mr P. Lynch, who, though having but « few hours’ notice, consented to take Mr. Seward’s place. Mr. Lynoh’s discourse, we bave boen informed, gave unmized satisfaction. Tue Genexosity or THE CunaRp Lise rowanps THE Poor or Inxuany.—Edward Cumard, Esq., has trane- mitted, freight free, thousands of olethiag collected in this country by the Rev G. C. Moore for the poor of tbat upbappy country. The Canads, we understand, d other great thoroughfares ere and there, the wrecks of ad been uctually torn from the hook- | takes out three more boxes, Vuaxovs Assavir.—A lamplighter, named Broad- erick, while epgaged in bis bustness in'the Sixth ward on Tuesday who struck hi The eee ras laid senseless, and the ruffian escaped at the time, A couple of po- Mcemen came slong, and tookthe senseless man to bis home, where medical ald was resorted to with sucooss, The man thinks he knows who struck him, and the police ure on his track, if they have not already arrested him. Omnipus Accipsnt.—Last evening an omnibus of the Broadway and Fulton Ferry line was passing down Broadway; when near the corner of Barclay street, horses got the advantage of the driver, and wer ing over the smooth } attend ete rapid rete, ry Mr. James Mabbitt, of the firm of Mabbitt & Son, No. 71 Barclay street, who was crossing Broadway at the time. was knocked down and severely linjured; the wheels of the omnibus passed over his legs, but fortu- nately no bones were broken. He was taken into the drug etore of Rushton & Co. id, when sufficient! Teoovered, conveyed to his residence. Mr. M an elderly nd of course not equal to the task of dodging stagen driven at a breakneck rate of speed. A Lavy Run Over in Baoapway,— Yesterday after- noon, a lady was crossing Broadway, from the corner Courtlandt street, when two carriages approached from epppeite directions. The lady became Pewildere and ‘ating which way to ge, remained in the m- til ebe was kn nm by @ contact with one of the thrown under the feet of th foot upon her breast. ing it from the folds of her dress, tore arly of. The sufferer was taken up, 11 ine le condition, and conveyed to the drug store of - ‘Milh.u, and after being there restored, was taken ° peNT.— During the prevalence of the storm on y night, a atage driver was thrown from his box on one of the Broadway omnibusses, and broke s leg by the fall. The storm was terrific indeed, and those who were so happy as to be engaged at home may con- gratulate themeelves om that event. The accident ‘above alluded to occurred at the corner of Broadway ‘snd Amity street. The drivers, generally, bad to use the utmost precaution to avoid accidents while in the Prosecution of their arduous calling. AnoTHER Acctpent ON THR HaRtem Rattzoav.— On Tuesday evening, as the last train of cers for White Pletns was o going ™p, @ had reached within a short tstance the depot, the engine ran upon a tree, whiok bad fallen across tke track. The engine was greatly damaged Le concussion, but fortunately no person was burs. ie accident issaid to have been in manner attributable to the negligence of any of the joyées upon the cars; it was, #0 far as they were concerned, unsvoidable, or rather, purely aceldental, The locomotive which was injured by concussion was Known as the Dykers. Suppen Dratn.—The Coroner held an inqaest yes- terday, at the foot of amos street, en the body of a man whose name is su; to be James De Grote or Baker, aged about 40 years, who fell insensible on board the sloop Meridian, | ‘atthe foot The deceased was tak id conveyed to the store om the corner, where hi morn Verdict —Desth by rupture of a bloodvessel in Tangs. Deatn ny Arotirxy.—The Coroner held an inquest yesterday, at the corner of William street, and Ann, on the body of Daniel Adder, a native of Switzerland, aged 49 yeara, a jeweller by trade, who was found dead in his room yesterday morning. The deceased, it has been in poor health for ae ones past, and in his room. Ver- dict—Died by a fit of apoplexy. Dxatn or Damrey Arrinton.—The store of Mesers. Appleton & Co. was closed at about two o’clook yester- arnaterncon, and label posted upon the shutters, ine: ing thas it was so clored in comerquenes of the he jel Appleton, the senior member of the , Br. Appleton has been long known in our city sing publisher an: bout the country will vrogret iis davease, as bet to the profession which he for solong a t'me belonged to and adorned. 2 wurrer Fovxn Drownen.—The Coroner was called yesterday to hold an inquest om the body of a man supposed to be Isaac Camp! h bows $6 years of age, dressed in a black frock cost, striped silk vest, new striped silk neck handkerchief. black pants, red flannel shirt, and "The deovased has been mi-sing since cotton drawers. the 10th of last December. Naval Inte The United States revenue bas bee: ed cee vessel, returned to bingy having since January 8 salled 2,694 miles at sea. She has apoken and offered assistance to 20 ships, 67 brigs, and ie schooners, to seven of wa oho Ten- dered material seslstance. The following isa list of her offcers:—Thomas C. Rudulph, Captain; Johm Faunce, Ist Lieutenant; Wm. id. Brown, 24 do ; Ed. ger O, Murden, 24 do.; Wm. F. Rogers, 34 do, United States is oun brig Porpoise, fo 4 the brig |, arrived here y, 28th, ladeira, in 30 days,) as bou: the coast of Afrion. All well. Marine Affairs. ic head on The rey published under our telegra Tuesda: ni, elation to the arrival oe e Falcon at tained ,| TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Change of [ucumbents, BY MAIL FROM PHILADELPHIA. * Wasuinaron, Ma oh 98, 186 It is positively stated to-day that the fret of Ma fixed upon for important changes of Ceilactors, P masters, Ge , and not before. Large arrivals of pro nent Northern politicians this morniog. The Preside: Reception Day, Wastixorox, March 27, 186 ‘The Presidert held his reception to-day, which pretty well attended. No removals bave transpired to-day. It is understood that the Collector of Philadel; will be changed during the present week, Bott {a to be done in regard to the Collectorship of : York until January or February next. Morers. Bri Young, and Bowen, are the prominent candida The Bowen etook is ahead to-day, it common rumo tobe believed, Destructive W biriwind, Haan: 0, Maroh 27,184 | During the storm that has been raging in this vic ty all day, twelve spans of the new bridge across Surqueb: at Coxe’s Town, six mites above, y torn away by a whirlwind, and the wreck has i floated towm the river towards the city Thiewas ‘ bridge about being completed for the Pennsylvi Railroad (ompany, and its destruction will pro serious obstacle te the company. Southern News Items, Ba.timone, Maren 27, 184 , The Southern mail has arrived at Washington, {alled to connect with the evening train for this ol The New Orleans Picayune announces the deat Dr. John Harrison, of the University. : There has been # heavy gale on the Potomac, w' has also been felt with great eeverityon the Ch « peake. It is feared that we shall hear of disaster » our const. The snow Is now two inches deep here, and still Wife, and Cr ¢ Burned to Death, s Bavtimone, Maroh 28, 184 Two houses were destroyed by fire, this mornin, Alfe Anns street, Fell’s Point, i ; families, when a man, his wife, and child perishe: the flames. The steamer Sea Gull was detained at Norfoll the storm. Distinguismed Arrivals. Prrtssuaan, Maroh 27, 184 General Cass, and Senators Jefferson Davis, Tar Atchison, Jones and Hannegan, arrived in our: from the South, last night, and took their depart to-day, for the West. Markets, Pirrssuaa, March 27, 184 Flour—The market is rather inactive, Kasterr mand teing smaller. Sales of 600 bbis. at $3 50031 Sales of prime red wheat at 660, a 680. Sales of pi yellow corn at Slo ; oats at 260. per bushel; rye at and barley at 450.’ Groceriee—Sales of Nex Ock sugar at bc.; whiskey at 180 per gallon; New Ori | molasses at 270. a 280.; Rio ooffee 70. «740. Provis | —Sales of baccn hog round,at 430.; hams at 6c,; ob ders 440. The rain has been failing nearly all and there is now 143¢ feet water in the channel. Police InteMigence. Charge on Suspicion — Officer O Keefe, of the ‘Ward, arrested, yesterday, 8 wan by the namo of J D ig Eat a. sarmicias, of atealin, 8 sovereigns fro: mi name of G . Scott. The accy since the money was sto! been away from upon return, susp on at Boston, and now, still resting upon him. the comp! rest on th nt caused his detained him ‘A man calling himself Roya A vaprg by officer Horablo of stealing two coats, P| harge. Jastice McGrath ward, valued at $13, bien; to Smith thompson, and other, a frock goat, worth $20, the property of” Di Martin. Oneearching the residence of the priso street. a carpet beg was ces of spurious coi found cont son Iv ‘up ready for passing. This counterfeit coin was se by the police, and the prisoner was taken before . tice MeGratb and committed to prison for trial Robbing a Vessel —Some thief, last night, ent the cabin ot the cn Hacpast, lying at the foot of 8 den lane, and stole therefrom $71 !n money and 8} watch and chain, belonging to Capt. French, maste the vessel. 4 ret matters bave peri ctnnet be forthe last jayr, in consequence, pi 1y, of the unpleasant» ofthe weather. : United States District Court. ge Marcu 28.—Bili Found.—The Grand Jury four true bill against Jobn Williams, for counterfeiting coin of the United States. He was afterwards srra: ed, and pleaded not guilty. The United States, ve. The Ship Laurens, $c. willbe remembered thet this vessel was sent bh: about a year ago, from the coast of Africa, for an ledged participation in the slave trade. She was at terwards libelled. The cause was called on to- but it seems that some of the witnesses were abs and it was put off for the premat. ing over o1 dre: ing of dollars, halves and quarters, all nici Justices Jones, Edmonds, and Hurlbut No 4.—Leavett, Receiver, il under argument. No. 30 is the bi est cause yet reachedon the calendar. Decisions be announced on Saturday. Clreutt Court. Before Justice Edwards. Maron 28.—Wall $ Co, vs, The Howard Insure Company —This cause was not finished when court ‘sdjourned, It Is likely to ocoupy the entire to-morrow. a Grand Exhibition.—The famous Pagtt! JOBNNY WALKER, recently arrived from vad, will & Grand Exhibition, a St Moger's iarge saloon i street commencing at 8 o'clook. icketa of admis Ly mo heen mg engen heed — art will be eeerd ive 6] their 3 & d everything ‘tcant amusement of the susieree wiil te in profusion, fel Sons nd anee -_ celebrat Diam Richelica Geld Pens, unserpasced in fo xibility, or durability, in Gold i Caren getter ith & oplenthd stock of ame Gant at ot War for sale J. Y. SAVAGE, J: Watches and Gold Pons repaired California Firearms,—Joseph & Hart, Maldon Inne, lmpor eaves a Ghalere ‘be attention of sompanieg end noah Ste and te desirable art other a sce GENIN, ‘Opposive Bt. Pear Genin’s Four Dollar Hats...The Sabscrib feels warranted in his establishment able to moet: demand of the beau monde, the esonomis', and ¢)0:0 w! for Secbice. A own taeten tnetend of comatring BAD he te fasbion. JOHN N, , 214 Broadway COMMEBOIAL AFPAIRS. MONEY MARKET. Wednesday, March 28—6 P./ 1. The tendency of prices is still downward. Most , the fancies fell off at the first board, and the bulls we Unable to arrest the depreciation in quotations. the first board, Treasury notes declined }< per con Ohio 6's, % ; Morris Canal, 3; Harlem, 1; Lo Tolan: Norwich and Worcester, 1. Erie Railro (new) advanced i per cent ; Farmers’ Loan, < ; N: Haven Railroad, five per cent, At the second board, Treasury notes improved \ p cent, Erle Railroad (now) fell off % ; Farmers’ Loa 44; Canton Company, % ; Harlem, 4; Long Islan 34; New Haven, 13g. There were large sales at ti first and second boards. The stock market oles heavy, and prices were weak. The money market exceedingly tight ; and to this may be attributed t! depression im the fancies, The cause of this scarci of money is not so clearly understood ; bat it appea tous that a change must soon come over the face r C r08 mn the 10th, wasanerror. It was the North- erner, Capt. Budd, no doubt, which left here on the Int inst, rei ey superior Court. Present, the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Sandford March 28.—The calendar of this court was called over eperenerany: The bighest number yet renoh- Justion Vanderpoel is confined to his bag cold, caught in the discharge of house by a s0- his judicial da- Srrampoat Accipent.—The steamboat Dili- ence struck @ snag about ten miles above Fort oflee, about thirty above this place, on her way evening, ‘he engine The boat 18 a total The Diligence brovght about 200 United States reciuits from Newport, Kentucky, and had ne up to Fort Gibson, where they were landed, 01 bur the river fell 80 rapidly, that she had to work irty miles of this town, whea er way down tie Pandya and kad succeeded in ' Kk she eituck and The river commenced rising in ebot four a atter the accident eecacred, ape it 18 prebable she is now compictely noder Wetca ort Senth (Ark) Merald. March 7, things in Wall street. It appears, by the Bostom papers, that over $100,0 worthjof gold dust had been entered at the custo house of that port, leaving more than $50,000 to! entered, the importetions by ships Tsar, fro the Sardwieh Islands, and Crusader, from Valparals ‘The third and lest instalment of the fund for tt jon of the Erie and Wabash Canal, is paysb on the 24 of July, The ‘xed statement exhzaits the operations | the Di ‘e and iiudeon Canal Company, for the yor ending March ist, and ite financial condition at tt clone. Detawanr ano Henson Cawat Comranr. To coal + $6712 ¢ . 87.108 t repairs... 2296 vee 424 M1 ya sao 4 meen wi KR + 5103825 | fe inte rent On State «took 15,500 © Lo renin, ralariva ow.re N York, ‘ a7 280 1 falavoe ° O74 Ke SLND LTS