The New York Herald Newspaper, March 30, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BESET, PROPRIETOR. potent 3 aa - - THE DAILY HERALD. —' edstwons, 2 conte coop aE s TENG BDITION ws ‘published at 3 dclec! ur : reakfast; the first AFTERNOON before breakfast, a M. 1 Y HERALD, (for circulation on ths Cont, Sot camo for ctrewlation in. Borope and printed x French Gnd Bnglisk, ‘at 6 cents per copy, or $4 per annum ; the latter Ore e PETTERS ty eet, for subscriptions, psd, or'the'p < rs iw £ . or with adver- fisements, to be post ‘or the postage will be deducted from the money remitted. BOWERY TRE. Bowery—Jane Evaz—Jensy Linp —Last Dave or Pomren, BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Tux Excnawrnzss, ATION THEATSE, Obatham ‘Dume Grex or Panne uv Carivon ma—T ot AND Jemore—Tae Finer Frarmicws—I'it Be Your Szoosy, ‘ BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Fasr Man —Ma, anp Mus, Macsrtu, MECHANIC HALL, Broadway, near Broome—Ouniurr's Miverneis SOCIETY LIGRARY, Broadway—Naw Onieaws Sznena- ous BRO: AY CIRCUS, 607 Broadway—Honsewanenrr, Po- 4 _ Dancing Honexe—By Raxve, Lent & Oo.'s ourE ZOOLOGICAL HALL, Bewory—-Vam Ausunon & Co.'s Movaerae. CHINESE MUSEUM, 699 Broadway—Ourmass Ovmrosrerms. ere: ROOMB—Mons. Apaizn, Macio amp Purieso- HY. Buveow Rivera. PANORAMA BAEL, 39% Broadway—Pasonama oF a ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 539 Broadway—Conomar or Gamua- mis Muses. Bocirtr, TABERNACLE, Brosdway—Mn. Denrsren’s Battan Ex a yutatmment. Sew York, Friday, March 30, 1849. News from California. The steamship Northerner will probably bring us the next news from California. She lett this port on the Ist instant, and arrived at Chagres on he 10th. She was to remain there about ten days tor the arrival of the steamship California at Pana- ma, from San Francisco, under an” arrangement with several insurance <ffices to take on board all the gold dust destined for this country. She pro- bably left Chagrea on the 20th, and may be ex- pected at Charleston to-morrow. She would touch at Havana for coal. The Calitornia was to leave San Francisco about the lst of March. Her news from the gold region will, therefore, be two months later. Our last au- thentic accounts from that part, were of the 29th of December. It1s thought that the Northerner will bring this news, and from one hundred thousand to halt a million doilars worth of gold dust. It 18 said that she will bring one hundred thousand dollars, even if the California does not arrive at Panama in time to send her gold and despatches in her. In the event of the non-arrival of the C. before the de- parture of the N., we may reasonably expect the later news in either the Crescent City or Falcon, both shortly due at this port. Over two hundred thousand dollars of California gold have already been received in this country. {t came in the following lots: — Annivars or Cativornta Got. Boston, March 26, ship Tzar, from Honolulu. .$100,000 “ “26, ship Crusader,from Valpa- ‘Via Chagres, by Licut. Loesser. . ‘Via Chagres, by Mr. Carter. Vie Chegres, in email lots....... Overland at St. Joseph, Missouri Total....... + $220,000 Very little of this amount has reached this port. It arrived at Boston and at the South. One hundred thousand dollars of that received in Bos- ton has been sent te the mint in Philadelphia. That brought by Lieutenant Loerser, was on government account. That belonging to Mr. Car- ter was also sentto the mint. That received at St. Joseph was exchanged for goods; and that brought by Messrs. Phelps, Mellus, and others, over the Isthmus, was in small parcels, more to exhibit as a cunosity than any thing else. We saw om the hands of Mr. Mellus, who has just received $32,000 at Boston, four or five lumps, one of whick weighed nearly five ounces. With these facts, we leave the public to await the arrival of the Northerner. ‘The New Administration and Its Difficulties. The party warfare, which we predicted long ago, 13 already being waged against the President.— Those whigs who were loudest in opposition to General Taylor before his election, are now most clamorous in urging him to violate his pledges; and because he 1efuses to do so, there is now bitter blood stirred up against him in the party. If the sense of the people could at present be ascertained, st would be seen that it is not in the ranks of the democrats his most determined opponents are to he found, but among those whigs who, having first d+ nourced him, now eeek to shape his policy and coerce his aeticn. Even in the cabinet this spirit manilests iteelf, and the organs of those who are, happily, in a mmority in that body, are already giving tongue in condemnation, not of the course of the President—for that they do not as yet ven- qure openly to decry—but in abusing, in advance, the line of pclicy which they fear he intends to parsue. Mr Fillmore, the Vice President, is said 40 be among these who urge upon the President a } roscriptive course. Mr. Ewing and Mr. Collamer, whvse veiws have met with reprobation from the majority of the cabinet, are said to be still engaged in the endeavor to bring about such a combina- tion of circumstances as will force the President to the adoption of the policy they recommend. But itis evident the administration can only sustain itself by the wise and moderate course in- dicated by Mr. Meredith and Mr. Clayton. These gentlersen are very decided whigs, but they do not counsel the President to establish proscription jor opinion’s seke as a doctrine of the whig party, merely because there are men hanging around the departments who desire office. They wish to place the party in a commanding position, 10 which it cannot be assailed with the accusation of proscription, and to vindicate, at the same time, the sincerity ot General Taylor's pledges, given before hi« election, and also embodied in his jg wgural address. The country will undoubtedl sve'ain General Taylor, and the majority in his cabinet who advocate the anti-proscriptive prin- ciple ; and we have heard some of the most promi- nent members of the democratic party in th: Senate declare, that it such be the President's policy, they will never be found in that bedy in an attitude of factious opposition. It was, we presume, in view of this dawning opposition in the ranks of the whigs, that Mr. Benton, moved with solicitude for the perilous po- sition of the President, made his late demonstra. tion of homage and fealty to the new regime, by an assault on the late ¢dministration in regard to the protocol explanatory of our treaty with Mexico. To ingratiate himselt with the new dynasty, he wished to present to Cwsar the head of the mur- dered Pompey ; and in order to present the head, he was first obliged to attempt to cut it off. But the new administration would not have the head, or the alliance, at any price ; and it was dudicrcus 10 se the trepidation with which the saembers of the cabinet repudiated all connection with the great Miseounan. Low an experienced p-linesan, like Mr. Benton, could have ever sup- poced that his movement with regard to the prote- col, calculated as it was to embarrass the admit nistration, could have rendered him acceptable as an ally, 18 only to be accounted for by the conside- ration that, for along time past, Mr. Benton has not exhibited that sagacity which signalized his early career. Mr. Benton is, at present, a political diner-out He cannot be re-elected, itis said, from his own State; and tie rumored that he desigas going to | , Cailersia, tur «eo. +stabliehing hime — CCCCU_§désiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with the people of that interestiag country in such a way as to secure his election, at a future day, to the Senate of the United States. Whether this de- sign will eucceed, if it really exist—and of its existence there 1s every probability—is extremely problematical. Many Senators go out to Califor- mia this spring, with the double view of making themeelves acquainted with the wants of that country, so as to legislate for it understandingly next session, an’, at the same time, of counter- acting Mr. Benton’s designs. The fact is, Mr. Benton 1s now regarded as excommunicated from out the pale of the democratic church, aad it 18 very doubtful if he can ever regain the po- sition, with his own party, that he has lost by his recent course. He has always lack- ed, but recently more than ever before, the chief element of popularity — singleness of pur- pose. He has been accused of inordinate selfish- ness; and his letters to the people of Califor- mia are said to be dictated by the wish to aggrandize his own family. Whether these charges be true or untrue, time must determine. ‘We merely mark the curious phenomenon of Mr. Benton’s fall from the position he has formerly oc- cupied as leader of a great party, as he was ac- knowledged to be in Mr. Van Buren’s time; and if we ppeak of the charges made against him, it is merely to analyse the causes of hisdecline. But we note also a curious fact, that forthe last five years the efforts of Mr. Benton in the Senate have been confined to spasmodic and hysterical assaults on those who had in any way interfered with or offended against him. John Tyler, John C. Cal- houn, Doctar Houston, General Kearny, and Mr. Polk, have been, one after another, the objects of his resentment and attack. Iti not surprising, in this view of affairs, that the present administration should be very solicit- ous to have it known that they decline the honor of Mr. Benton’s alliance. Mr. Clayton may be anxious to form a new republican party, but he is by no means willing that Mr. Benton should, in the language of Jeremy Diddlerism, “ ring in” on him. If the administration go on as it has com- menced, making only such removals as are judi- cious and necessary, and not proscribing tor opi- nion’s sake, they will build up for themselves more strength than they can obtain by a hundred alli- ances like that of Mr. Benton. Tux New Postagg Treaty.—Doctors, it issaid, will differ ; but they are net the only class who disagree in judgment en cases submitted to them: ‘We will show that postmasters will differ too. A few days since, the following pronunciamento was issued from the Post Office Department at Washington :— Poi Orrick Deragtment, } Contract Orrice, March 20th, 1849. Sin—Prices current, and other circulars, are not recognized in the postal treaty with Great Britain, as such. ters are 24 cents (single rate) no m: mhether written or Printed. | Newspapers, 2 cents, to imadvance. Rea) » your obedient ser- Re ore 4 Hospi, First Assistant Postmaster General. Postmaster of Charleston, S. C. For the information and benefit of our readers, we embodied the substance of this communica- ticn, or pronwncramento, in an editorial yesterday, under the impressien that it was the law of the land en the subject of postage on circulars; but we have since discovered that the postal authorities of. England take a different view cf the subject. We have seen circulars sent to this country by the Steamship Canada, and we find that they were charged only newspaper postage, of one penny ater- ling each, or two cents in American currency. The post office authorities of England and the United States are, therefore, at issue in regard to the construction of that provision of the postal treaty recently entered into by the two countries. Post- masters, as well as doctors, will, therefore, disa- gree. We would like to know which are right— and we dare say the mercantile community are as anxious as we are en the subject. “A Goon Timm Comina.”—We perceive that Father Ritchie has repented of his hostility to Gen. Taylor; for he now actually comes out with a long puff of the virtues of that heroic oldman written by “a demecrat.” {t'is quite a pathetic document. The writer proves, most conclusively, that General Taylor is bound to spare him and hia fellow sufferers in the departments. We hail this agreeable omen of the return of the venerable Ritchie to common sense and reason. “ Sweet are the uses of adversity,” ‘Tue Storm on rae Nortu River.—The Amenia ca started up the North River, but put back. The Oregon and Fairfield went through. An old captain, thirty-three years on the river, says he never knew astoim 60 violent. The steamer Dutchess County, a small boat formerly used as a ferry boat, and latel called the Sacramento, plying between New Yor! and Peekskill, went ore about eighteen miles from the eity, during the storm on Monday evening. Her carne, was thrown overboard, and the vesse will probably be a total loss, The passengers were all got on shore in safety. From St. Cxoix.—By the bark Isabella, Captain McKee, which arrived on Wednesday frem St. Croix, we have received our files of the St. Croix Avir, to the 12th inst. They, however, contain no news. Hi ad be committed om theoharge. Such been the case, and officer Mr. A. M. Smith, who le of this oit; conveyed him thither, bas returned, and wil now poesibly bring all his force to operateon Jim Webb, who is now confined in the city prieon, in order to effect the restoration of the precious jewels. On Wed- reedsy of this week, Mr. Shepherd, the United States District Attorney, had another private interview with J m Webt; but the result of such interview is kept from ie rare least for the pre Thereiore, all that wi (8, will beto in ail probability take place between the govern- t and the burglar, Jim Webb. It mi; tbat Mr. Smitb, on bis return, brought on from \- ington such documents ae may justify the District Attorney in making arrangements whereby the priconer Webb will receive his discharge from prieoi and such evidence will be breught, h certain insure the conviction of Hand, which g Circumstances, as the governaent can well expect, d thus the government, upen paying the reward, convicting one of the robbers, lowing the headgdevil (Webb) to escape, will ac- cordingly receive back their jewels. This makes the second time the jewels have Leenjstolen The first time they were returned ime ateriou: the will e—We noticed, yesterday, the ar- called Royal D. Holmes, on a charge of jis possession s quantity lodger at No. 20 y in the carpet beg the room the ac- wo previous. Other- was a total stranger , was tel cused had occupied for a day wise the prison: deratan: to the Jandlo our paper contained, a few days harge of sed a note Charles J. Ricbar: of 21 Platt street curred onthe ith of August. 1848, wholly groundless. On the léth of August, oe- is Mr. Rioh- { ccommodation ace; I settled t that time, and the balance against me 9 at $151, for which | gave my cueck, and Ja gave me areceipt (in my receipt book), arde beld my check fortwo hundred dollare, and ter the cheek—* when paid to be in full for all due frem ad JH. Hutchins to date” Your report states th Sccurrd of destroying this check. No tuch obi bat k Richards dim efter t will obtipe | kcpe prevesed to p And « ther lett <4 26th Avgurt. 1848. in which he sa; “Tunderrtand you called, avd regret we did not pou, but ruppore, of courte, sour cbeck ts good, ave desorited it? The papers I am alleged to have destroyed wore the obeek and acceptance surrendered to me op the rettiement of August 16. 1848 4 which. of courre, bees me mine exclurively when I settled my account, Ar rocn ar the complaint has been judicially termisated, | intend to obtain im a court of jurtice. the redrere | am eo well entitled to, and which no jury will ever depy me. J. H. HY TCHINS, 71 Liberty at. New Yerk, March 28, 1849. Cireute Cor Refers Justion Edwards, 2.-- Walt & Co. vs. The Howard Insurance ie eevee will cecupy the remainder of the ‘There was a most crowded house indeed, the excitement which bas Deen created by the new drama of “ Jane Eyre,’’is 00 great that we anticipate seeing immense crowds here every might, as long as it is play Mr, Brougham bas indeed performed his task well ; and this dramatic adaptation of eo popular # novel is well worthy of being payed at the Bowery thestre, where so meny|dramatic triumphs Dave been achieved, Upwards of 00+ pies of the novel have been sold, amd it has been 60 generally read that every one is familiar with thestory, ‘81d thus all the points are readily understood and ap- preciated by the audiences. Though the pi ot one in which much scenic display is expeored the din itet the Bowery is of the ade very mui 0 the gane- We would ai on it are fer from being exagger the contrary, for interest of story, good soting, ful soemto dis. play, and general excellence. as & dramatic entertain- ment, * Je Eyre! ie not to be carpeneed ae Miss Wemyss Fr. rt porto incipal parts with all the excel their gteat talen' The amusing m m to extravagan “Jenny Lind”? was “Jane Eyre’? In this piece, Miss Taylor and J. H. Hall are very amuring; it is always received with much applause. To complete the evening's entertainments, the * Last Daye of Pompeii’ was played. This piece is one of the most popolar ones that has ever been pla: now performed with all the splendor that originally made itfamous. The manager of the Bowery bas lost none of his enterprise ys keeps well forward in the race of theatricsls, and, as @ natural comte- quence, his house is most ibeenBy petrenined) for ublic will go where they get most amuseme: ‘e see that Van Amburg. the great lion king, is aged, and will shertly appear in some new pieces. Troe will draw a vast crowd. To night, last evening's ‘Dill will be re; Baoapwar Tuxatnw.—Balfe's Opera, the “ Enchant. Tess,”? was produced last evening for the fourth time, before a crowded audience. As presented om the boards of the Broadway theatre, it is s gorgeous speo- tacle, seldom equalled in this country. Indeed, the soenery is ef surpassing splendor, and the costumes and properties of great magnificence. The singing of Mr. and Mrs. Segui: ‘4 of M. Reeves, drew ‘down the warmest applause; and almost every change of sounery, exbibiting og it did the immense costliness of the decorations, elicited the liveliest approbation. The performance of the “Enchantress’’ draws nightly crowded houses, and seems to gain, rat than lose, after every representation, in freshness and intere Those who take the principal parts become each eve- ning more perfect in their role. The opera will be re- peated this evening. Nationa, Toeatxe.—The California fever has been somewhat abated for the last few weeks, everywhere save at the National, where it has raged as fiercely as ever, and the doings and sayings of the immortal “Mose,” and his racy adventures in the land of pro- mise, have amused thousands of our citizens who de- light to patronise this house ; and well they may, for it is as well regulated and excellent a theatre as can be had. The company is excellent, the stege arrange- ments moet carefully and faithfully nded to, and every thing which is produced is done in first rate style. To-night, quite am interesting affair will take place, viz.: the benefit of the beautiful Miss Cat nee yor whose danoing is ep universally admired. og lady is @ most talented young denecuse, and her performances are always much applauded. We believe this is the first time rhe has eppesied to her friends for a benefit, and we are sure it will not be made in vain. The bill she presente is a varied one. The romantic drama of the * Dumb Girl of Genoa” will afford her an opportuni of appearing in the graceful Jullette ; besides which she will, in the course of the evening, dance se- veral favorite dances, and also appear as Abel in the beautiful sories of tableaur. “The First Frateicide,” “ Mose in California.” “Tom and Jemmy,” and farce of “ Ill be your Second,” will make up the enter- tainments With such hasard littlein predictin, Bunton’s Tuxatne —There was alarge audience at this theatre, last evening. “ Dombey and Sen’ are etill signally triumphant. We have more than once spoken in terms of just praize of Burton’s Captain Cut- tle; but it appears to us that every time he performs the character, he throws more epirit into it, and repro- t with more truthfulness—if, indeed, such finish- dmit of improvement. Brougham, as ck, looks his character; his wit, faa, ae Mr Toots, was exceedingly drol P ina manner that does him muoh eredit. Mr. Lynne, as Dombey, is mort exoellent; and, in fact, all who played in the piece acquitted themselves in a highly respectable style. Broapwar Cinovs, 567 Baoanway.—After @ season of anrivalled success, to t mall mortification of the old, as well as we may add, to our own personal regret, {this equestrians, including the Sai family, the inimitable clowns family, member of the smallest specimen of the horse-fie fawily. of which the past and present representation is Tom Thumb, Jr, have apnounced this as their last week. The word “positively,” however, i omitted: but there is mo confidence in circus companies, dependence on their announcements may like the riding-master’ ip to the ino clowns—a box, et preteri Nevertheless, there is no time to be lost. The increased crowd that, de- yeather, last night filled the joy the banquet prepered for them, superiority in every branch in which the are: ite manly, rational, andathle- g's entertal: ts are equally diversified; and it not be forgotten that there will be two formances to. o'clock, for the entertainment of the juven! the usval evening hour, for all the admire: classic and reficed exhibitions. ‘This, perhaps, may be their last display. Cunisty’s MinstRe: The crowds that tend to- wards Mechanic's Hall every evening, and fill up every nook and corner of the concert roos ere, show how much there elegant singers are appreciated by the public. They continue togive the same racy pi m- mesevery hag oe and as they consist of sien ith of elegant congs, besides the two burlesquesof the “Voyage Musicale” and the “ Cowbellogians,”” none can com- plain that they do not getample music enough for their money. ‘ New Onceans Senenapens.—These modern Orphe- uses are drawing crowded houses every night, and the Mets Einite (eee tigi , the laughable musi- eal panorama, in! scenas, andall the ad- mirable songs which they know so ‘well how to singin the most effective style, always elicit thunders of ap- ee. A visit tothe Seren: is one of the pleasant- plause. est ways of passi This favorite vocallist who has so often aroused the sweetest and dearest re- membrances of early days within the minds of his aud! }) Will give one of his evenings of melody, at Tabenacie, to-night. jHis contains eral gems, 1d 6 beater bachin eo , thet his patrons will retire, as usual, highly delighted with the Ko dae ¢flered for their plessure and amuse- ment Cuixesx Museum.—Of all the collections of foreign this largest and ‘ives @ most complete and comprehensive idea of the style of living among that extraordimary le the Chinese. For ad fter to their could be diversified tic exercises. Thi Oly Intelligence, CITY POLITICA. But few persons place @ proper estimate upon theia- portance of the primary werd elections. 1¢ is general- ly thought, if not expreseed, that these elections con- oern only those persous who are eitber politicians by trade, or who psy more attention to politics than to their own legitimate business. But to ene who watohes the movements of politcal parties, it becomes an ap- parent fact, meeding mo argument to prove ‘it, that these primary meetings are of the greatest importance, for it is here that the first inclination is given to mat- ters which ¢: in the election of the first offices o¢ cur city, State, and mation. It has oftem been raid, that the eleotions in this city give direction tothe political helm which guides the movements of parties in the State; that they are indices to, if not the cause ef, the direction which party politios are about to take in the State; and the influence of the {Empire State uponthe politics of the whole country, as is well known, has not unfrequently exerted an influence which has given di- reotion to national politics, and thus mi for one and the other party, « president vernment of the nation, for four years. It is, there- fore, of great importance that the twig should be pro- perly beat. when so large a tree may take its inclina- tion from it, It is worth while to watch the curious movements of the political nurserymen, as they give a pull here, and put « brace there, in order to bring about the desired result, The Whig Maporalty Convention met last night at the Broadway House, and reeesived the report of the committee appointed to wait upon Mr. Brady, and in- form him of bis nominstion. The committee reported that they had performed the duty which they were charged with, and presented the following letter, which Mr. B. had sent them in reply :— New Yorn, March 28, 1649. Grentiemen:—I have received your communication informing me that | ba in bad the honor of being selected. by my fellew.ci }, a8 a candidate for the office of chief magistrate of this city. For this re- newed evidence of continued confidence, | tender my grateful acknowledgements. ‘You well know how highly I prize the favorable. suas. ment of those who have witnessed my services in affaires of the city, fer the five years in which I have administration. nd responsibilities of the various offices I been called upom to fill, have been greatly heightened by the cordial support I have at all times receive: \d this additional testimonial thet my ef- kindly regarded, imposes afforded me pleasure, if I could again yield to the wishes of my fellow-citizens; but knowing that there are many among us quite as well, if not bet- ter, qualified for the cfilce, 4 trusting that [ excused from longer service. I most respectfully decline the nomination, and request you, gentlemen, to make known my wishes to the convention, and my sense of the high honor they have conferred upon me. I beg you to accept my thanks for the kinds terms in whiob you have communicated the wisbes of the con- vention, amd my earnest desire for your future welfare end happiness. I remain, with cordiality, your fellow-citizen, ‘WM. V. BRADY. To James T. M. Bleakley, John L. Mason, James Kel- Jey. Samuel Mabbitt, Alexander W. Bradford, Ssqrs. After this letter had been read, the committes went into ballot for another candidate, the result of which was that CalebS. Woodhull was nominated, he having a mojority of thirty-two votes The convention then balloted for Superior Court, when the followin, pominated:—John Duer, Wm. W. Ca Mason. On balloting for Justices of the the following pominatious were made: Cowles, James Lynch. The democratic nominating committee met last ning at Tammany Hall. for the purpose of nominstin, three Judges for the Su; ‘ourt, and two for the Marine Court, to be elected at the uing At 8 o’olock the meeting was called to order, and H y ‘W. Wes ern, Erq,, appointed chairman; Wm. ‘alters and Allen W, Sniffen, Secretariss. The following gentlemen were proposed, before the committee fc selection of nomipated for Judges of the Superior Court: O’Con Henry W. Western, Thomas W. James J. Roosevelt, Samuel Beardeley, James T. Brady, Themas S Henry, Theodore Sedgwick, Reuben H. ‘Walworth, Joseph S. Bosworth,and many others. For the Marine Court:—W. D. French, Florence McCarty, ‘Wm. Shaler, Richard Voorbies and Thomas J. Smith. The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday evening next at 7 o’clook. The whig mayoralty convention meets at the Broad- way House to night, to bear the report of the commit- tee appointed to wait upon Mr. Brady and tender to him the nomination. The eld hunkers also mect in convention at their headquarters, Tammany Hall, for the Bede of nomi- nating candidates for Justices of the Superior and Ma- rine Courts. The old hurkers of the Seventh ward will have to other nomination for Alderman, a¢ Jacob A. yhey put up, has declined. Johm A. didate for aldermanio honors, from make ‘Wentervelt, who Bogert in now a the Seventh. Jobn Sneckner has been nominated for Alderman, and Wm. S. Weod for Assistant Alderman, by the whigscf the 14th ward. John T. Fisher and Frederick A. Babcock have been nominated, by the demoorats, as Alderman and Assiat- ant Alderman of the 17th ward. They both promise to go for clean streets Tue Weatner ann THE Starets.—The morning of psa was all promise; noon was threatening and the afternoon realized the zromises of midday, an‘ & ditsgreeable evening foliowed. The very clouds m tobe weeping at the sad condition of our streets, and endeavi g by theirtears to purify them; but it mm augean task, and we must, as Foon as Common Council which will undertake centuries. their customs and habits have been almost entirely unknown to the rest of the world, the vague accounts of travellers being the only source of infor- mation; here, however, we have the sotual thing itself; all their customs habits illustrated more complete- work could ever do. Every one which hav of distant localities; thus the majority of those who saw them were unable to judge of their accuracy. Here, however, the oritios have had a clear field to find fault, if fault or ommission there were; but the univer- eal opinion bas been expressed, that this Panorama of the Hudson is the most accurate, spirited and natural that cap be done. It isexhibited every evening. Sicnona Ciocea,—This graceful danseuse is for the Present im Tepe pees oe at the Museum, and nightly reeeiving greatest applause from the nu- merous admirers who frequent t theatre. The Bewepapers of Albany are daily praising the charming Ballerina, The Signora will return in @ few days, and will reappear at the Bowery theatre, where she is the favorite; and really she deserve it at or tHe American Dramatic Furp Great preparations are making to ren- der this famous entertainment the most complete and upperalieled in the annals of city notabilities. The president of the dey will be David C. Colden, Esq , ever prempt at the call of benevolence. Thirty of the best ioen in New York bave accepted the task of being vice- presidents on the occasion. Coleman and Stetson have expressed their determination to out do themselves, if Le A be ‘ cae y the Sia er tadk the Cro bedily, which wi supplied at thelr profuse bat poids table, while the tranced soul, the whil “Jep iteelf in elyelom,” from th harmony. [t will be, withor the meet intellectual, as able; and when we coni Hebets will bripg it wit «bo will be abrent? there who with to be a hysical, treet imagin- that the small price of the reach of the many, ould strongly recommend Lt to necure tickets from the recretery, or from for we bear Nirte cf w Ierge adv: dy for a romber, which the directors very judiciously refused, nem # derire to keep the matter trom being intraded Upcn by unfit persons; however, secure your tickets. Brooklyn Politics, ler and Jobn Leach are the nominees for Bq Jvitices of the Munielpal Court for Police Jtttice, apa Hen Jobn Greenwoor rity Judge, Seperier Court. Preeent, the (hier Justion and Justice Sandford. , Maren d6—The calender tas been called twice Je court will bewr ayy cause in which the parties sre yercy No. $9 is vow under ergument, Ia the care ct Sinck vs Nartiner al. the speotal verdict was +t wetererd the care to be again tried; no coste to vither party, 7 Supreme Court, Befere Justicns Jueves. hdmouds, and Hurlburt, aren iy No.4 Levitt Receiver, §¢ adem Deo Het No ot or owune wilt neem ot hat causy, Dee ja he giver Cx Saurday ee ee k of scraping and tcouring tho city ‘@ can expect but small redress, now ve begun toabsorb the attention of the l after the election is over. Then, fe may reasonably expect to res in ‘m seal, which will last for a month or e must bear with what fortitude we can, thi 01 oe, discomfort, and extra carraige hire, which the existing state of things impose upon us. AccipentaL Drownina.—The Coroner held an in- queet yesterday, at » house situated in 1224 between 7th and 8th Avenues, on the body of D. Foltz, 36 years of age, a native of blag who found drowned im the pond near Harlem. It seems the deceased was & gardener by trade, and on Monday last be rtarted to ge to Harlem for some plants, and, as is supposed, accidentally fell into the pond, and was drowned. The deceased has left a wife and six children to mourn bis loss, Verdict, death by drowning. Sporting Intelligence. Tux Orenino or THE Season.—The clouds of along and disegreeable winter being absut to disperse, hopes are entertained that the coming sporting season wil! be ushered im with its usual pleasant accompaniments of agreeable drives—an invigorating atmosphere—the Deautifal prospect of green fields of waving grain— and pastures bedecked with gay and beautifal flowers. The leaf-buds of the trees are beginning to swell, and the naked branches will soon be clad in the robes of @ season especially devoted to lo: id music by the feathered creation, whose happy and cheerful strain® cause so many pleasing emotions in the heart of th® Mstener. And while nature is changing her attire, the sporting men are not idle in their endeavors to keep pace with the season in the various improvements which they are making for the sporting months. which are now opening upon New vehicles and harness, of the most splendid ostly deecriptions, have been made and aretmaking—old ones are being burnished up—horses have gone into training—the Union and Centreville race courses have been improved and got n readiness—purres are advertised. which will no doubt be filled—and everything fs in that forward state of activity, so indicative of a brilliant season. The sporting seasonon Long will be opened with great epitit; and among the variety of induce- ments to good trotting, it is understood a new feature om the turf in this neighborhood will be intro- duced. It is in contemplation to give a number of gentlemen’s plates during the summer~sbout one a month. Too much sannot be sald in favor of this idea as it must tend to bri number of private horses to the post; the owners of these nags being gentlemen who would never have consented to enter them for a purse of anyamount. These gentle: will now have an opportunity of testing the speed of favorite horses, without ‘subjecting themselves to the imputation of being epgeged in gambling ; and there is reason to Yelieve thelr presence on the turf will raise to = high elevation the extremely useful and interesting { trot sport that should be cultivated as lopipg tl noble and tpirited the bo horres has been greatly enhanced within late years, and very aid to farmers who Frarence. Altogether, the prospect in bril- Do doubt, every anticipation will be realized. The following is = chronology of all the trotting pecirg, ard racieg that took place on the Union and Centreville courses during the year 1848, as reported im the New Vork Herald. CHUCNOLCGY OF TROTTING AND RACING DURIMG THE YRAR 1648, Ay iil4 ~ Centreville Course,--Trotting.by Medoc and Yeurg Americus, for a purse, mile heats, best in Medee won in three straight heats, Time, 2:67-2:56 a6 fous Dev —A pacing purre was contended for by Rewrche, Viliese Boy,mud Harry Boyd; mile beste, Wet ip Ore Keeneke wonia Ubree straight heats Vine, 2.52 Ql by ~ 2.38. Ayo) b= Luna Coure- A match between Lady Lich, (retier) aka Velewmo, (pacer) to mile . Lady Sutton won easily theate, Time, 6:30—6.36. Seme Day—a matoh between Modesty; (trotter,) ond Harry Boyd, (pacer,) three mile heats. in harness. Harry Boyd took the first beat, and Medesty won the match, Time, b:34— 5:38-8:45. April 10 — Centreville Course.— Pacing between Roa- Bd Villege Boy, mile heats, beet in five, in bar- + Roanoke won im three straight heats. Time, |— 2:32— 2:2034 Same Day.— trotting between Cambridge Girl, Tele- grepb, and Medoo, mile heats, beat ia Cambridge Girl won in three straight bh 2:49-— 2:65—2:6034. Apri $200, two mile heats, to wagons, avd ‘Stranger. Stranger won in two heats. jay.—Trotting for @ purse by Medoo, Tele- Americus, and Emperor. raph a Medoo won the rac 2:62— 2:49) t 2:48— 2:1 B . April 26 —Union Course —Trotting match between Lady Sutton and Black Hawk, mile heats. best in five, to 260 lbs. wagon: Hawk won; Lady Sutton took the second . Time, 2:43 -2:48—2:42 —2:453¢. Same Day. ing by Village Boy and Roanoke, under the saddle, mile heats. best in five. Village Boy bale sar took the first heat. Time, 2:2i—2:30}; ‘April 28 —Union Course —Trotting by Traster, Mo- desty, and Passenger, mile heats, best in,five, in her- Bess, fore purse. Modesty took the two first ts, d Trustee the three subsequent ones. Pas Gintanced in the first heat. Time, 2:47 45 ~ 2:47 - 2:46 May 2—Union Course.—Trotting by Lady Sutton and Lady Mosoow, mile heats, best three in five, to Lady Sutton ,won in three straight heats. 88—2:42— 2:39, 13.—Union Course.—Trotting match between ‘7 Americus and Black Hawk, for $2,000, three mile heats, to 2601b. wagons. Black ;Hawk won in two heats. Time, 8:31— 8.36. May 17,—Union Course.—Racing—A sweepstakes for three year olds, mile heats—Entsdes. Tulley’s ch colt, er ‘Hare's filly. The colt won easily. Time, 1:64— Same Day —Three mile heats, between Lucy Toland and Latona. Lucy Toland won. Time, 5:61—5:62)4. 18,—A race between Fashion and Bostons, foar Feshion distanced Bostona the first heat. r, and Traveller, two mile by the! first heat, Traveller wi 56; 5636 Same Day.—At the Centreville Course.—Trotting by Lady Suffolk, Lady Moscow. and — Sutton. Lady Time, 2:33 —2:33 -2:386—2 38—2:36, May 31,—Union Couise.— Trotting match between Lady Sutton and Black Hawk, mile heate, best in five, Black Hawk to » 260lb. wagon, and Lady Sutton to 226 Ibe. Sutton wen in three straight |. Time, 2:46-2:42}; - 2:43. June 3.—Centreville,Course—A twenty mile trot- ting match between Mariam and Ajax, for $2,000. pie Are went under the saddle. Ajax won. Time, Same Day.—Trotting by Telegraph and Cottage Boy, for a purse, mile:heata, best in five, to 2501b. wagons, Cottage Boy,took the first heat; the second was s dead heat, abd the other three were won by Telegraph. ‘Time, 2:63—9,6134—2:61— 2:53 — 2:67. June 7 —Centreville Course.— Trotting by Lady Sut. folk, Lady Sutton, and Americus; two mile heate, to wagons. There were four heats; Lady Suffolk takin the firet and last, the second and third being de: heats between the mares. Americus was far behind in the three first heats, and was ruled out of the fourth. Time, 6:21 - 6:13—6:17—5:22. Same Day.—A pacing match between Harry Boyd “and Aggy Down; two mile heats, under the saddie. Aggy Down won. Time, 5:21}— 5:21. June 12 —Centrevilie Course —Trotting match, two mile heats, to 250 Ib. wagons boty Nonsuch ry Union Course —-Trotting match between Gray Harry and Modesty, for $1,000, mile heats, best in five. Modest; ray Harry was drewn after 2:47—2:30—--. i! by Trustee Passenger, ial harness. Trustee won in two heats, A peeing match between Gen. Gass and Gen, Toylor, mile heats, under the saddle, Gen. Casswon. ‘Time, 2:51—2:43. June 27 —Centreville Course-—Trotting mateh, two mile heats, to 250 1b. wagons, between Old Whitey and Lady Bevins, Old Whiteywon. Time, 6:12—6:15 July 4—Centreville Course —Trotting vs. Pacing, betweem James K. Polk and Lady Suffolk, two mile heats, the mare under ths saddle, and Polk to a 200,1b. Laay Suffolk wom, Time, 5:12—5:14, ai 17.—Centreville Cour Trotting by Lady Suffolk and Lady Sutten, mile heats, best in five, in harness. Suffolk won in'three straight heats. Time, 2:31—2:32—2:88. July 24.—Centreville Course.—Trotting vs. pacing, by Jam Polk and Lady Suffolk, two mile heats, the ware to harness, and Pelk to s 220lb. wagen. There were four heats, Lady Suffolk won the first and last, pee thee was @ dead heat. Time, 6:22—6:16—6:17— July 26,—Centreville Course.—Trotting by Lady Randolph and Telepraph, mile heate, best im five, in harness, Lady Randolph won. Time, 2:45—2:61— 2:46—2:46—2:46. ‘July 31.—Unien Course.—Pacing by General Cass and General Taylor, heats, under the saddle. Case won easily. Time, 2:45—2:4434. August 3.—Union Course.— Trotting match between Mapbattan a King of Terrors, two ta, to atten won, "he first was » dead —B:52—6:05. ‘A trotting match for $400, two mile ness, between Nell G: nd Lady ‘The latter won. Time, 5: 31. Union Course.— Pacing by Cayuga Maid eer, mile heats, best in five, under the juge Maid wom. ‘The second was a dead 23734 — 2:37—2:41— 2:88, ‘Trotting by Virginia Mald, Quaker, Nell Gwynne, Trustee, Lady Randolph, and Passen- ger, two mile heats, im harness. Virginis Maid won in two heats. ‘Time, 6:26-5:26. Same Day.— trotting match between Butoher Boy and Sante Anne, mile heats, in harness. Butcher Boy won. Time, 3:11-2:68. August 30.—Union Course.—Trotting by Jenny Lind, Quaker, Lady Emma, Passenger, two mile Ll in barnes. Jenny Lind won in two heats, e Day.—A trotting match between Toby and Butcher Boy, Itwo mile heate, to 260 lb. wagons. Toby won in two heats, Time, 5:46—6:30, 11.—Union Course.—Trotting by Nell Gwy: x Lind, «nd Quaker, Nell Awynne wo! Passenger took the first heat. ‘Time, = Sept. 25—Union Course.—A trotting match be- tween Santa Anna and Brother Jonathan, mile heats, best in five, the first named to harness, and the latter to a wagon weighing 196 lbs. Santa Annawon. There were five heate—Brother Jonathan taking the second endthird. Time, 2:583;—2:58—2:67—2-50—2:68, Seme Dey.—A Leper match between Telegraph and Manhattan, two mile heats, to wagons. Telegraph an bi distanced Manhattan on the first heat. me Same Day.—Trotting by Philadelphia Sal, Trustee, and Virginia Maid, three mile heats, to harness. Sal distanced the other two on the first heat. ‘Time 8:16. i lees toy wrod os gn rics te barns Stranger and entuo! two mile in harness. Stranger Tim 5:6834 — 6:034—6:09. m OL Centreville Course —Trotting Bos- ton, Young Confidence, Dr. Syntax, and Honest John, mile heats, best in fivein harness. Boston won in it heats. Time 2:43—2:43—2:41. Oct. ‘inion Course.—Racing by Fashion, Bosto- na, and Free Trade, four mile heats. Bostona won. Time 7:39—7:44, Oct. 8.—Union Course.—A trotting match for $2,000, mile heats, best in five, between Grey Eagle and Lady Sutton Bt Me won in three straight heats. match between Je: and Sir Gerry, mile heats, best in five, in harness. Sir aiter six closely contested heats. Time :60~ 2:47-2:02 ~ 2:48. ig by Jack Rossiter ‘vurse.—Trot mile heats, best in five, in harness. Lady Moscow broke down tm the firet heat, and Rossiter oo — A trotting matoh between Trustee and Virginia Maid, three mile heats, in harness. Trustee won. Virginia Maid took the first heat. Time, 8:16— p 8:32-8:38. Oct 17,— Union Course—A trotting match between Lady Sutton and Grey Eagle, mile heats, best three in agle under the faddie, and Sutton in harness. c Oy won, Lady Sutton took the second heat. 1 —2:83—2:35—2:83. ion Course—Trustee tretted hi ta three mile heats, to 200 Ib. ‘4 Americus took the first nny Lind, Philadelphia d Patsen,er, mile heats, best three in five. Jenny won in two Beats, distancing both the others. 2:86 — 2:3634. ion Course,—Trotting by Jack Rossiter 8, beat in five. Lady Sut- he two first heats, Time ‘A trotting match against do eighteen miles wi 2 conds over the time, and, of L Time, Oct. 29,— and Lady Sutton. mile ton won. Rossiter toi course, | Same Day.— A trotiing match between Lady Ellen and Stranger, mile heate, best in five, Lady Elion won. Stsanger tcok the second and third heate. Time, 2:63 — 2:61- 2:63— 2:53-2:56, Same Day.—A trotting match between Sa: end Jobn, mile heats. Santa Amnawon. Time, A number of trots took place after the above ; but they for small amounts, and created littie interest. They were not reported. The foblo horees now Anna 308% Su Lady Morecw, Jack Rossiter, Biack Ha 7 Mi ; Toby, St. Lawren: jack Maria, Jenny lod ,, Confidence, jms, Honest Joh; t, Kentucky Major, ( rel, Ajax, ‘frust King of Terrors, Telegraph, Bit fler Poney, M , Hard Times, Surgery, Virgi- nia Maid, Yourg Liberty, Jack Downing, American argue Chief, Hector, Bay Boston, Village id Broderick, Port Boy, Aggy Down, Bill Young Anvericus, Tool Kane Aimany= . Pritam tenia Riptom, Zachary Taylor, Wood- recher, Devia D. T=mkins, Post Boy, Jane on the Green. Lay Ellen, Tom Moore, Trentoa Giwy Eogle. Littie Nall, Saow Storm, Daniel teil Tom benton Wet sven, Coton (aevirecce,R Ls Grey Teouner, 8, Wineh TELEGRAPH UNTELLIGHNG, Meeting o7 the Cabinet—Appotntments, &e, Wasninatos, March 29 1849, Tho cabinet wasin session to day. on the subject of stean ers being fitted out im this country for tne go- vernment ¢f Prussis, to eerve in her contest wit Denmark. The ecabine hed also under consideration several prominent P st Office appointments; but no conalu- sion was « rivedat. It is generally thought that Robert Morris, Esq. of the Penn ylvania Inquirer, will reoeive the Postmaster ebip at Philadelphia, ana Waiter Forward, at Pitts- burgh. No important appointments have been msde this week, though severa! commissions have been issued, Some sixty pos'masters have been appoimted tor the interior of Pennsylvania. They are generally, hew- ever, unfm portant, Among the interior post office appointments te day, 18 Pennsylvania, are Lewisbarg, Lewistown, Gettys barg, York Springs, Bisir county, Mecnanicsburg, Petersburg, Marietta, &o. ko. The above were all made by the Post Office Depart- ment, and not im cabinet couneil. A number of important sppointments are to be made this week. The applicants for appointments were told that they could not be served until Penneylvania was disposed of, The Post Office will first receive attention, Interesting from Canada. Monragat, March 28, 1849, Our private imtelligence from the interior townships, represent the people, morally speaking, up in arms. ‘This intelliges ce can be relied on, Numerous meetings continue to be held in various parts of Upper Canada, in relation to the “Rebellion Losses”? bill. The well known William Lyon Mackenzie would have been ridden on a rail at Bellville, but for his hasty de- parture. The Governor General was treated with marked Signs of disrespect, at the concert of the Philharmonia Society, held at Donnegaimas Hotel. About eight hun- dred persone were present. The Toronto papersare warmly engaged in discus" ing the annexation question. ‘Affairs are spproaching a cricis. Terrible Gate—Several Vessels Stranded. Bautimone, Maroh 29, 1849, The steamer Herald arrived here this morning, from Norfolk, having been detained by s heavy snow storm at that place on Tuesday last. The gale on Tuesday last was one of the most severe that has been experienced for several years on the bay and coast. Several vessels are reported stranded in the Chesapeake and at the Capes. Their names are not mentioned. It is feared that several lives have been lost, The Sea Gull left Norfolk yesterday. The Washington Intelligencer, of this morning, states that the Home Department is now fairly or- ganized. But little activity in the markets to-day Bread- stuffs are dull. Provisions steady at former quo- tations. Volunteer’s Convention, Hanisnunon, March 29, 1840. The Convention of the surviving volunteers of the Mexican war and the last war with Great Britain, met this morning at the Capitol, and was organized by the appointment of Geo. Richards, Eeq., as President’ ce. At five o’clook in the afternoon a grand national salute will be fired and in the evening at nine o’clock the del*gates sit down to @ supper. Cotton Factory Destreyed. Pitspuncu, Marok 20, 1840, Gen. Moorbead’s Union Cotton Factory, with the out buildings, dwelling, and = number of emall tene- ments, werejdestroyed by fire last night. The loss is very heavy. Partly insured, No lives lost. Cellectorship of Philadelphia. Purapernra, Match 29—10% P. M. It is reported that Mr. Myers was tendered the Col- lectorship of this city, which he respectfully deolined NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, SENATE. Aunany, Mareh 29, 1849. BILLS FROM THE HOUSE. Messrs. Tammi and Matin reported favorably, without amendments, several canal appropriation bills from the House, TROY AND STATE LINK RAILWAY, Mr. Conwnexi reported favorably on the bill for » Troy and State line railroad. SYRACUSE AND ROCHESTER RAILROAD, The Committee of the Whole took up the special order of the day, it being the bill for a direct railroad from Syracuse to Rochester. ASSEMBLY. A.nasy, March 29, 1849, NEW YORK WHARFAGE BILL, The bill for changing the rates of wharfage in the city of New York, was made the order of the day for Monday. BOARD OF SUFERVisoRS, Mr. Bares reported complete the bill vesting legis- lative powers in the Board of Supervisors, which was ordered to » third reading. RE-ORGANIZATION OF BANKS, The vote on the final passage of the bili to facilitate the re-organizetion of banks was then taken under reconsideration. The sestionallowing New York City Stocks to Le deposited with the Comptroller, as securl- ty for notes, was struck out, and the bill passed. The wires refused te communicate any further news. ANTHONY BARCLAY The bill for the relief of Anthony Barclay, the Bri- tish Consul, was re-committed. PETITION PRESENTED, Mr. Campne.e presented a petition to investigate the affairs of the Mutual Institute and Shipmasters’ A tecciation, Markets. Cixcimxats, Maroh 28, 1849, The market, with moderate business. isin favor of the buyer; rales of 1.200 barrels at $3 50. The mar- ket for groceries is unchanged, either as regards prices or demand; holders are firm. The weather is pleasant. PitrsaurcH, March 24, 1e49 Flour—The demand is entirely for the East and home use. Sales of flour at $3 56%. Salen of prime yellow corn at Slo. Osta at 26c, Groveries—Sales of New Orleans sugar at 4% te 5c.; New Orleans molasses 27 to There isa good deal of net active, Coffee and Sales of boon, rally are without c! Bavtrmonn, Maroh 29, 1849, Breadstuffs dull, while provisions are steady. Movements of Individaals. Arrivals yesterday’ 1p, Vermont; Hon, W. D, Dickinson, tt, Pratteville; Hon. James Cook, Bi pt Biaok, Fairfield; Hon, mont; H. Zanes, Kentucky. Hon. W. L. Marcy and family arrived in Philadel- phia, on Tuesday lart, and left yesterasy, en roule for his cityand Albany. . Senator Dickinson and family, of New York, in Philadelphia om Wednerday last Hon. D. L. Yulee, of Florida, Hom W. R. King, and Judge Gayle, of Alabama, were in Savannsn, Ga, on the 24th inet. Fashionable Intelligence. Jarker’s exhibition bell, whic: + portponed in the early part of the week on ace of the ism ‘ate of the w this evspin; exhibition have had several eve an; dances intended for the occasi Board of Supervisors. The How je, the Recorder im the chair, Marcn 29 + minutes of the preceding meeting read and approved. undry petitions for the correction of texen were presented and referted. Hille Of the Sheriff of county and city of New York, for stationery Ko —Reforred. Of Stephen Heus- tin. for cleaning Court of Sessions o.—Audited, wad crdered to be paid. Communications— From Registrar, in relation to pro- curlog further secommodation for clerks, Ke —Ka- ferred. Reports Of committee, in favor of paying Richard Leutrell the eum of $14 50. Accepted. Of committee on apnval taxes, in favor of correcting the tnxes of the following perron BV rman, William [ay- lor, Robert 8, Gooid. Mrs S. Williams, aod 8. Pitte; and adverse to the petitions of William 18 of practice im the ation from the Judges of the ditional court rooms, a. Moder the aot of 2ivh ed by Alderman Franklin, and ae. Hatdeld, tha: the chambers of the Bonrcaef Ale uenG Afsistants b9 tendered to the Jedper at the Superior Court, for their temvorary eCCOMBOGAUCH, Keterred toa ovivot comimistes Superior Cow for the Judges March tw worded by A