The New York Herald Newspaper, March 31, 1849, Page 2

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Advertisers will please hand in their favorsas soon BS possible. The New Administration and the Slavery Question. Our readers will find, in another columa, an article extracted from the Nutional Intelligencer, which may be regarded as the first authoritative exposition of the views of the new administration with regard to the ‘ Wilmot Proviso.” The article is carefully guarded, and quite non-com- mittal. Its authorship can be easily traced ; and ‘we must say that it 18, on the whole, very credi- table, as the first attempt in “ the organ.” Unquestionably, thie statement of the views of the President is adverse to the ‘free soil” party. ‘The whole course and policy of that faction ia Congrese, have been calculated to defeat the organi- zation of civil government in California; and the organ now, in a quiet but emphatic manner, an- xounces the determination of the new administra- tion to “‘frewn indignantly” on any efforts that may hereafter be made looking to the same object. ‘Whatever, then, may be said of the good taste and propriety of the dictatorial tone thus assumed by «* the organ,” 1n the outeet of its new career, it is certain that the free soil agitation will meet no favor at the hands of the administration. Carrying out the declarations of his inau- gural, the President announces his resolu- tion to acquiesce in whatever decision Con- grees may make on this question; but at the Fame time, he declares himself to be prepared to check the factious and disorganizing course of th: free soil party, or any portion of it, should it tran- scend the bounds of propriety. Of course this an- nouncement w:ll continue to call forth all sorts of denanciatory appeals {rem the free soil press, and the opposition will avail themselves, as extensively as possible, of this first direct annuaciation ot the course and policy of the new administration on one of the most important and exciting questions of the day. Yet, after all, how trivial 1s this squabble about slavery in California! Tne administration need not fret itself upon this subject. By a safe and na- tural process, the questioa will be finally set at rest by the people of California themselves. A nu- merous population, intelligent, industrious and well-disposed, 18 daily growing up in that interest- 1ng regien, on the shores of the peacetulsea. It is 8 population thoroughly American, composed of men familiar with democratic institutions, and perfectly competent to manage their own affairs. Demagogues of all dimensions, from the loqua- cious cobbler in the village club, to the full grown animal in the halls of Congress, may fume and splutter about the Wilmot Proviso and slavery in California, but all their vaporing will come to maught. Slavery never can exist in that land, and the American republicans who have there sought fortune, will, in good time, rear, in all its fair proportions, the fabric of a new State. Enavisu Corresronpents.—We have no hesi- tation whatever in saying that the following pera- graph, which we have extracted from the letter of the London correspondent of the New York Cou- rier and Enquirer, 18 a direct insult to the majesty ot the people of this republic :— Lonvon, March 9, 1849 Sizoe the date of my last communication, the bill for the further suspension of the Habeas Cerpus Act in Ireland has received ite third reading im the House cf Lords, and passed. The large majorities in favor of this measure in both Houses of Parliament sufficiently demonstrated the stromg conviction of its necessity which existedin the minds of the nation. It would have argued the utmost puerility in the Legislature, if, Yielding to the rentimental jargon of certain of its memberr. they had hastily removed this salutary cheek Upon agitation and anarchy, before the smouldering embers of rebellion were completely extinguished And, whatever certain journals may say to the con- trary, it is beyond a doubt that all the well disposed QDG peaceable inhabit: of Ireland are rejoiced at the pas 1 thin meacure It1s insolent, dictatorial, and mendacious. The atrocious history of the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act is so well known that we need not to touch upon it,much less go into particulars, Suffice it tosay,that a more daring outrage was never per- petrated upon the dearest rights and liberties of a people, even by the government of England, which is so familiar with every species of aggression, Oppieesion and spoliation, than that self-same ect, which is so sternly advocated, and so warmly applauded by this “Anglo-Knickerbocker,”’ That it should have passed the Lords, the “pouse of incurables,” with indecent haste, we are not in the least surprised, for such is the vocation of the upper branch of the Legislature, whose power to crush the people is co-extensive with its desire to doco. And as to the House of Commons, « more notoriously corrupt and profligate one did not +xist even im the glorious days of old Gatton and Sa- rum. How true it is, that the apologiats of tyran- ny invariably insult those whom they injure. Itis 8 gioes insult to the people of Ireland, and an un- pardonable oflence against truth, to say that the “well disposed and peaceable inhabitants” of that country “‘are rejoiced at the passing of th s mea- sure.” How can they be “well disposed” .o wards @ government which hes destroyed upwards of a million and a half of them vy starvation? How can they be peaceable, when they see their parents, ‘heir brothers and sisters, expiring on the roadside and in ditches? Aguia, we cannot too severely re. prebend the language he has thought proper to em. ploy in deseribing the meaus which the Unhappy Laks people aye nye feourse to, La order to am: ‘torate their gad condition. He has designated their efforts to procure justice, “anarchy” and “‘re- bellion.” Wouldhe dare to dishonor, by the appli- cation ot such foul terms, the glorious cause which had called forth the illustrious Washington from the serenity of his fireside, to engage on the battle field the haughty enemies of his couutry? Yet it wasnota holier cause than that fer which the bravest and the best of Ireland's sons have been sentenced to a most revolting and barbarous death, while others of them have been driven iato ignominious banishment. But in another part of his letter, this vicious philosopher and mock moralizer has made the miraculous dis- covery that Ireland owes Englaud two hua- dred millions of pounds sterling. Even so. How much does England owe her? Why, she has robbed Ireland, her more amiable but less powei- ful sister, out of ten times that amcunt, by the de- struction of her trade and commerce, and of her nationality itseli, by the enactment of laws more imiqu:tous, more cruel, and sanguinary, than any to be found in the code of Draco. He has made another discovery, viz: that it is time that Ireland should support herself. His discoveries are so numerous, and so miraculous, that they remind us of the following lines in the Art of Poetry, of Horace :— “Non fumum ex fulgore, sed ex fumo dsre lucen Cogitat, ut speciosa debinc miracula promst.”’ “He does not lavish at « blaze bis fre, Sudden to glare, and then in emoke expire ; But rise cloud ef smoke to light, And pour pecious miracles to sight,”” Why doos not England give the Irish the chance to support themselves, by letting them have the management of their own afluirs? She will not do that; but it the people do not submit to die of starvation in silence, they are branded as traitors» and they are convicted as traitors. It 18 not cre- ditable to’an American journal, it 1s not respectful to the republic, to employ English correspondents —that is, person; who hate our form of govern- ment, and who, therefore, are always ready to suppress the truth, and to defend any act, no matter how base, of the English government. How such men may feel disposed to treat other questions of English policy, we wall not say, but they will never have the candor to place in its true light the melan- choly one of Irelund’s grievances; and, for this reason, whatever comes to us upon that subject through such a source, must ever be regarded with feelings ot suspicion and distrust. We live in eventful times. The day may come when Eng- land will be compelled to make an atonement to Treland for the deep and countless injuries she has inflicted upon her. History says, that Darius, a Persian noble, was so exasperated against the Greeks, that a servant, every evening, by his order, repeated these words:—‘‘ Remember, oh King, to punish the Athenians.” The troubled spirits of the famine-murdered millions will un- ceasingly repeat these words to the survivors:— *‘Remember, oh slaves, to punish your eppressors.” ‘Tue Cuarter ELEction.—We perceive that the three parties—whigs, hunkers, and barnburners— are in the field, preparing for the charter election, which will take place on the tenth of April next, and which will, no doubt, result (as all former ones have) in the election of a set of men from whom no retrenchment, or any reform of the abuses with which this patient and long-suffering people of New York have been afflicted, can be expected. It is really too bad, that the inestima- ble right of suffrage, which our citizens possess in unbounded measure, 13 considered of such little value as it is by them—that they will not arouse themselves, shake off the fethargy which hangs on them, and unrivet the fetters forged for them by the rascally wire-pullers and politicians. Well, so be it. Let the next city government not only rival, but excel, their predecessors, in extravegance, waste, and corruption ; Jet them take no heed of the low growl of disap. probation which may assail their ears, for they will hear it but once or twice in the year. Let them pile up the taxes, «Lay om Macduff, And damned be he who first cries, hold, enough.” Our benighted, plodding, gold-hunting, saving- at-the-spigot-and-letting-out-at-the-bung-hole _ citi- zens will never raise their voices in opposition to any extravagance they may indulge in ; they have a carte blanche, by prescription, to tax them to an unlimited extent, and, rapacious as their maws are, to satisly their appetite for the spoils, until they throw themeelves back in their chairs with reple- tion, and stroke their well-filled bellies with com- placency and satisfaction. Perfect impunity should be a!ways before their minds, for they will never be held to account, no matter how extravagant they may be, for anything they may do. We have almost abandoned all hope of reform in the management of our municipal affairs, and have accordingly ceased to agitate the necessity of change ; but there 1s one point connected with the ensuing charter election, which we cannot pass over, and in which we must take an interest. {t ig the election of judges. There are several of those functionaries to be elected on the teath of next month, and we sincerely hope and trust that good candidates will be selected. We never much favored the election of judges by the people; we never were so radical in our opinions as to de- sire to see men elected to the bench because of their past services to this party or thatone. We never wished the ermine to be dragged through the slime of Tammany Hall or National Hall—to see party services rewarded by a seat on the bench ot justice. We always hoped to see the judges of our courts of justice free and untrammelled—un- contaminated with party politics, unrestrained by party pledges. But as the people have decided that such a desire shall not be gratified—that judge-, as well as all other officers in the service of the people, shall be elected, we hope that learn- ing, ability, and talent will be the only tests of qualification of the candidates who are about to be selected for those offices at our next election. We would willingly enter into a bargain with the wire-pullers and politicians, ef this kind. We will allow them to lay ag much taxes as they please, and to feed to satisfaction themselves and their relatives and dependants to the tenth degree, with the spoils of office, if they will give us good men and true, forthe bench. The illustrious Shen- dan said, on a memcrable occasion, in the British House of Parliament, “Give me a corrupt King, a corrupt Court, and a corrupt Parlia- ment; and let me have a pure, honest, and independent press, and I will defy the whole of them, united, to trench one inch upon the constitution.” We say, give us a corrupt go- vernor, a corrupt kitchen cabinet, a corrupt legis- lature, and let us have a pure, honest and inde” pendent judiciary, and we will defy the whole united, to trench one inch on the rights of the citi- zen. There are candidates to be selected for judges of the Superior Court and the Marine. The former has always been an honorand a credit tothe coun- try. Its decisions are quoted as authority in every State of the American contederacy, and the judges at Westminster think it not beneath them to recite the opinions of an Irving, an Oakley, and other great men who have dispensed law and justice trom its bench. Let the high reputation of that court, then, be maintained by all means; let its future ca- reer be as brilliant as its past. The Marine Court, en the other hand—let that be elevated, (if 1t were abolished, 80 much the better;) Jet its bench be occupied by men whose decisions will not be appealed trom, from day to day; let not the reports of our higher courts be filled with slurs oa the incapacity of its judges; let it, in fine, ve oceu- pied by men worthy to sit on its bench, and dispense Justice between our citizens, We do sincerely hope that good men and true will be selzcted as candidates for judgeships. Our | city abounds with such—Jet as have them, and we Yall be eatiefied, Theatrical and Mustea! Bowery Trratke.—The drema of ~ Eyre!’ is beyond measure ruccessful at this house; and the cheerings and plaudits of the very large audiea that nightly assemble to witness it, are well merited — ior, toke it all im all, as @ most interesting etory, a splendid dieplay of aciing and mest perfect scenic and rtage appointments, such # pie: duced Jt is one more place added to the long list of successful ones which bave been first presented to the public at the Bowery theatre Lestevening, the house was filled in every port, and the various perform © Jave Eyre,” “Jouny Pompeii’—gave the gre ¢ stated above, To-night, # most admirable bill will be presented, v .” and ~ Jane Eyre,” Miss ‘Wemyas’s performance of the part. of Evadae, oa Wednerday evening last, was most admirable through nd she was supperted in excellent style by Mecars. Charke. Hall, Doff, and Jord The sudience ment- fosted their great satisfaction at mance by calling Miss Wemyss before the o1 oe oes the close. The lke compliment was paid to the other performers. ‘This plece will be played again this evening, with the same cast of characters ‘@ see ane! jement has been entered into with the celebrated Van smburgh, who will appear shortly, on this, Bis original ground— the Bowery theatre— where, years ago, he made bis first appearance before the public. His unrivalled troupe eo} wild animals will be introduced in a plese called ‘Mork, the Beast Tamer,” founded on Eug orlebrated work” the * Wandering Jew” We doubt his engagement will be « mort brilliant o: Broapway Tuearre —Last evening s crowded and brilliant audience witnested the Mfth representation ofthe “Enchantress.” She seems to have taxen the tenses of the people by storm—all were amased at the rapid succession of grandeur amd magnificence which dezsled their virion. A most chaste and beautifal Roman writer, Sallust, says.“ Primum quod facta dictis exequanda sunt?’ ~ that daeds are to be description which is given of them jualled by the low, we think dorin which this operatic spectacle is presented to _ public. The rcenery, in our opini perfection—the triumph of art. It 0 go artioul because one displays as muob ability as the whole of this dit upon the gentleman who performance is more moves more hermoni exeoution, bighest ore- of cored in his song He war most hearcily iy applauded. Mrs. Seguin, tbe * Enobantress,”’ was re- ceived with the utmost cerdiality§ On thisoccasion the wasin fine voice. Mr. Seguin breathed forth his Gulcet notes with impassioned end thrilling effect; and, in return, he was rewarded with a burst of ap: probation. Mr. Vache’s acting was worthy of his pro- fereional standing The opera was greeted through. out in the most complimentary manner, and when the curtain fell, there was» broadeide of vooal artiliery that shook the house from centre to circumference, Nationa Tueatxe.—Miss Cartiine had a capital house at her benefit, last evening, and she displayed much grace and elegance in the pantomimio character of Juliette, the dumb girl of Genoa, in the romantio drama of that name. We cannot say we are fond of euch parts. It is very diffloult for any actress tho. roughly toexplain, by dumb show alone, the various ideas she intends to convey; still, the part last night was very well‘done by Mise Carling. Her dancing during the evening was much applau The comic songs of Booth, the tableau: inoi- dental entertainments, gave # pleasing variety to the evenipg’s amusements. We need not say that “Mone in Cajfornia,” and “Tom and Jemmy,” passed off well. They bave lost none of their raciness, nor are the applauees Javished nightly on them one whit lese vigorous than they were on their first production. ‘They must be withdrawn, however, in a short time, as Cbanfrau bas teveral novelties on hand. To night, a couple of the newest farces will be played, with *Mosw,’ and “Tom and Jemmy.” Bunron's Tuzatre.—The “ Fast Man’ was the first of the many varieties brought forward at this theatre last night. This little comedy has met with great suo- ets here, no doubt because it is so well played by an excellent c: and so well put upon the stage. It is not altogether devoid of interest, but falls in ompara- bly short of the‘: Breach of Promise,” and other beau- tifal pieces which ba here. Our old friend hi Brovgha: » Made @ good thing out of en indifferent one. His acting gave point and pow- ertos part which has received very little from the author. There is very little that is natural in the part, like those deep touches of nature in“ Dombey ‘ag and other dramas, ‘ Mr.and Mrs. Macbsth” followed. Tois piece continues to maintain its attractive powers and its command over the risible faculties of the audi- ence. Thisevening, Mr. Burton appears as Timothy Toodle, after which that delightful and laughable piece, the sapture of Captain ( uttle.’” It is worth the while and see Jack Bunsby married. “Macbeth” follows these racy pieces. Baoapway Cincus —-This_ never-failing place of attraction was, as usual, well fi lest evening, with « very highly respectable audience. T! formance was of the best kind and plenty of it, whereby the ju- yenile portion of the ‘alonce “felt perfectly satisfied. Tom Thumb, jr. went through his amusing Lilliputien exercises, to the great deli, tors. The Deautiful pony Cinderella exhibited itonishi: feate of eagacity, together with the po: Damon an Pythiss. The daring acts of horsemanship by Messrs. T. Neville amd Gardner, together with Master Sands, received from the audience well-merited applause The afterpiece was s laughable affair, ouusing the audience to hold their sides withextreme laughter. To-day at 2 o’clock a performance will be given of a very superior ure; therefore those who have iesle ones, and wish to give them a treat, not to forget the Broad- way Circus—especially as this week will possibly be the last opportunity they will have. Borreaix:.—This unrivalled artist, whose extraor- dinary execution on the double bass bas been the wonder of all who heard him, and who may be justly termed th int of the violoncello, will give his Ul concert at Tabernacle, on Tuesday evening, April 3d. assisted by Signora Me- Taecht, prima don: Signori Ferrari, of this piece alone mission, We ho the Tabe: on that evening, visited by all the admirers of musioal exedl- lence. Mr. Dumrsten’ ainment, Ta Tuan Onrainat Battap Exter- iwacLe.—No matter what the public attractions bi been for the present week, or where they have be ‘hibited, the actually ferocious na- ture of the ir destroyed all emcoursgement in the performei equally militated against th rasa my by @ repe! ‘of such untoward impedimenta, Dempster the portals of the Tabernacle, last ing, to dience if not as numerous as his exquisite programme merited, at least as discrimimating in their admiration of thet style of iy has ide: Dempster with the illustretion Germ poets and bards of Scotland. those ballads as peculiarly original in sentime: musical secompaniment would be a work of re gation, 90 frequently and favorably have they bor the test of genersi criticiam. Whe the Whittier, in the song of the “Indian Wome of Eliza Cook in the new song of * Those we Love y? the “Dying Child,” and the “ Angel of Death,” (the oharming poetry of Mary Howitt.) were combined with the original music to each by Mr. Dempster, we were only surprised at the fertility of the imagination that conceived. the artistic agency that executed, an adeptation in Gal ates 80 perfectly uniform with the sentiments of the respective authors. Ixxtueimen.This celebrated violinist has been very succeseful in his tour through the States. His concerts have been patronized by many of the highest families in the Union, and his peculiarly sweet 108 and brilliant exeoution have every night been followed by the unanimous cheers of audiences who have been delighted by hie scientific strains. Gramanta Bano.—This unrivalled musical com, By wili give ome of their charming concerts at New Haven, this evening, and will play in the other tewns on theirroute to Boston, ’s Minsrners.—To-day, these famous min- pert 8 o'ol m visit- the wet evenings of the past week, it by going in the Hight to hear tl . ini luce the famous “ Voyage Musieale,”? as well as their “ Cowbellogian”’ burierque. both performances; also their usuai full list of s0: . New Oaieans Seaenapve! ibe znva Roos —M, Avaien, tHe Maare great cecamoteur who every night mekes wonders this place of amusement. is the cieverest artist in leger- demain who bi rer visited our city. His cabinet of Anetra ia of the most curious to see, he esses reversal mechanical pieces of the heat per- tion. His tours d’addresse are inimitable. No doubt that now, when strangers will throng oar city, as usual in the spring viwne tae Adrien will have to ary it must mot forget to g posible M, Adrien may pass away himself, an well as bis little balis, cards, ko Hupson River Panonama.—Thds panorama is stated to bave cont upwards of $25,000, and we can readily did, is executed in tl detail ocoupt who painted it for @ leng thm * dene their part. It ie the most elegant the kind yet shown, negra Chinvax Museum The fame of the Chinese ma- Ur has reached the extremities of the American coa The fest thing whirh strang ra ead visitors in our ety. ie to ane the wonderful # ourioni th which it ebouads HVOF Gty Comnegied aKa baeb OF wv wKObOE Wa traiog hook, Jt inept. is extensively patromised by our o: tow ther ns Mor of the 26th from a Lend citizens, of them whe have not seen it, rea ha , with the ception of the Vi which. with the attrsction of Mrs. Mowat and has been remare- Mra. M's performance Inet sight Ofty first ronrective might at this is eDgaged to play upto Avril lst, when beatres close. In conseq jon of the unex- ampledruccers of ber original pl it manager, Mr, Watts. appointed it might for her benefit, when he gave her the gross receipts of the hou-e. without any deduction whatever, an act of Wb: rality the wore gratifying from the fact that it was entirely voluntary op bie part. no stipulation having been made for any benefit at all But the manager's gratitude and liberality did pot pause here. Just before the performance began he presented her an elaborate- silver vase. surmounted with a are, riobly gilt inside, and bearing the following inroriptio to Anna Cora Mowatt. of New York, by Walter Watts, Lessee Meneger of the Theatre Royal. Marylebone. in reepvotfal and grateful acknowledgment of her services to the drama, a8 autbor ap trees; and as@ record that worth and poorly, ab!y prorperou: f ‘Armend,”’ the genius from ever be honored im Eng- land, Lendon, March 8th. 1849. ‘There is 8 prone and speech Buch ax muvee men ; beaide, abe hath prosperous art When she m and dlscnuren, ith res ; so pereande.” "e for Meaaurs. ‘Measur od pet told you of the was Armand” The hou capacity: The front rows of th a off for the occesion as stalls, and filled with the beauty and feehion of London, ‘The enthusiasm of the audience was beyond sil bounds, and, at the conclusion of thepley, wreaths and flowers were javished in any quantity. Mrs. M. has received most advantageous offers to rewain in Loudon another season; but she is anxious to see home ones more, and intends leaving in July. We Americans here, I arsure you, are quite proud of here CITY POLITICS. The whigs and barnburners have made their Mayor alty nominations, and the rank and file of those par- ties seem to be well pleased at the result of their labors Asto the whigs, they never expected that Mr. Brady would accept, and so are not in the least disappointed They tendered him the nomination, merely as a oompli- ment to the man, with, perhaps, an idea that the move- ment might strengthen him a; Washington as a candi- date for the Collectorship of this port. The friends of Mr. A. C. Kingeland certainly thought that he would have been the next choice of the convention; andonthe firet evening of the assembling of the delegates, thing® certainly looked favorable for his cause. But during the interim between the first and second meetings, the qtiends of Mr. Woedhull worked hard, and did not fail te mention, with all emphasis, the obstacles which Stood in the way of Mr. K.’selection. They said that the lecofocos would bring up the old oil contract. with which the gentleman’s name is in some way con. nected, and which would make a capital political bug- bear. All things considered, the convention finally gave the nomination to Mr. Woodhull, formerly Alder- man of the 2d ward. The barnburners were not quite sure whether Mr. Havemeyer would accept or not, when they nomi nated him; but they determined to try their luck, knowing bim to bea popular man, and esteeming him good officer. They had, however, their second man picked out, and consequently were not long im choosing Myndert Van Schaick, “when they learned posi- tively that Mr. Havemeyer would not enact the partof Mayor foranother year. The party appear to be well satisfied with the work of their delegates to the convention, resting assured that nothing better could have been done. The old hunkers are in considerable of a quandary, and seem tobe entirely undecided as to the course they ought to pursue. The fact is,the barnburners stole all theirthunder. Both conventions had their eye on Mr. Havemeyer; but the barnburners got ahead and offered him the nomination first. In de- olining the nomination the present Mayor declared it tobe his determination not to serve another term. This of cousse precluded the idea of his accepting the nemination from Tammany Hall. But another and severer cut was that of the burnburners nominating Mr. Van Schaiok om the same evening that the eld bunkers were in convention at old Tammany, whe: also, Myndert Van Schaick, Esq., was proposed asa candidate for the mayoralty. The funis just about to oemmence, and the election is only a little more than fortnight abead. The following are the nomination, made thus far: MAYOR. Whi, Old Hunker, Barnburner, Caleb #. Woodhull, mes Myndort VanSchiaick ALDERMEN. Was, Whig. Old Hunker, Barnburner. 2, = Tames 8. Libbey. ils ‘ae Dena i = John A. Bogert. cpa 12—Thomas Caraley, = = 14,—Jobm Seeckner. iS = 17/—Goo. SLPrankiia. John Fisher. a 18—Moees Maynard,jr. M, W. 8 Jecksom. = ASSISTANT ALDERMEN. 2— - Cyrus Lawton — - = = Incod F. Oakley. | ee award €. Wort. = 14—Wm. 8. Wood, a re 17—Chas. Dean." Frederick A. Ridabock. 9 — 18—Jonas W. Conhlin, Richard Busted. = JUSTICES OF SUPERIOR COURT. John Duer. - Wm. W. Campbell. J.L, Mason. JUSTICES OF MARINE COURT. Eéword BE. Cowles, James Lynch and mud stained garments. We y pect some settled and pleasant weather shortly. Tux Inn Reexiiion is Aue At about five o’olork yesterday afternoon, the: a lively soone opporite rh in front of the City Hotel, which for a mo! ®& grand demonstration, inaemuch as Croft pulled the nose of Wm. H. Mitchell, er of the celebrated Jol Mitchell, for having doubted that he, Croft, had actu- ally been in Ireland, to fight for Ireland, in the late attempted outbreak. —A fire broke out about 10 o'clock, yesterday morning. in the fore c: the sloop Willard, lyin; ‘at the foot cf Maider ich was extinguishe befere material damage sustained Usxnown Woman Diro.—The Coroner held an in uert yesterday at alumber yardin West stre: the body of unknown woman. aged about 40 y: hho was found by o1 lumber yard situat- tin the Ninth ward. On the body by Dr. Holmes, he was of opinion that eto her death bys fit. Verdict ac- ursday, two men, e engaged in a con- Carrigan, whe isa inflicted @ severe wound upon broat. 1D. was conveyed to nto custody. Arrains 1x Broo: lyn bas made his ual repert, city has expended, within the past year, $106,587 4¢, for the following purposes eying salaries, expenses Mf Nal electi contingent expenses, cleanin; streets, repairing streets, walsh sesouat, ‘to departs ment. tary fo The amount expended is $20.687 40 more jhe appropriations. mate at the nd hence ‘9 devt of chat amount showing that our sister ting bantrupt- xcess of expenditures over ap- tions and revenue. On Wednerday afternoon, a well dressed man, while peasine over from this city to Brooklym in the forry- t Montauk, was smoking in the of the ladies’ when Mr. Van Dyne, the conductor of the boat, requested him to go over to the other side, as it was rules of the boat to smoke in or near the priated to the iadios. He did net move, id Mi D. put his hand upon bis elbow, + The Elections to March } be Beld Inéis Nee Deaiabi Kew Bamjabie, GUBERNATORIAL NOMINATIONS. ARKANAAR Whig, Democrat. Free Seit, Oreesdiion ts jor eonlessines, yroe W. Sui mada Teqvlae nomi j of Warbi quem evunty, avd Yaley 8 Raingtes, of Desha county, ft locoioee candidate: for Governor Bre ay nounced »5 indepen: of Aikaneas, There are two loco tthe Geld, ahead of them. Cornecricut. Cov.—Jooaphtraban, maDEMorn ME, John't Nites : rwcabal, our, : Lt. Cov.—Thos Backe.s. Charles f. Pond. Joba Boyd. Gov.—H.B. Anthony, “ednan Geckos, Radward Kal _—H.B. Anthony, adnan Lt'Gov.—™ Whi 3D. Austin, J.D Babsock. Inpiawa, Jeu. H Cravens. Gev.— - - Lt Gov.—T, 8, Stanfield. —— Lane. Joha CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS. Conn xoricuT, Pst san Cue Loren P. Waldo. AM \— Chas . ‘do, Coli Ee Wreck. Specs ‘Thos. Nath Widman, BF. White Ruope Ieuann, 1—Geo.B King, Fenner Brown John Boyden, je, 5 B. B. Thurston. Nom v J-temeel Watta. Joh - 3—Thes, 8, Flournoy, Thomas. Averett. = 4—Bency P. Irving ‘Thomas 8 = S—Wm. L. Goggin’ Paulus Powell. = @—AbnM. Botte. James A. Seddon, = i ‘Thomas H. Bayley. - ALR. Holliday, Richard Parker, 3. F, Hamtramek, es B.¥.Conrnde — James MeDowell é 12-¥.7. Dnderson, Henry Edmonson. 2} Pie ¥, Meuuilen. = 2B. George, John Smith. W. W, Hancon. 4—W. McComas, J.’ T. Banles + Chas. W. Russell. Aiex. Newman. = Inptama, y ene ~ Geo. W. Julien. 16——Kilgon, A.J. Marla, — Musissiers, - = JH. R Taylor. - Norvn Carouiwa, 2—Joseph J. Caldw = 3—Walter L. Steele. Alfred Dookery. {- Auutin B. shoplord, 2—Renzy W. Hilliard. 2—4. Dixon, 5—Joha B. Thom 9—Jobn B. Buston. John 8. Wiliams. Richard French. Texnessen, 2—William Haskell, - 3—John H. Crozier, 1—C, H, Williams. Massacnuserts, 4—Benj.Thompeon. Fredk. Robinson, John G. Palfrey. Marine Affairs. e ‘Tue Prooness or Steam Navioation.—In the course of a very few years, we will probably have a very exten- Bive fleet of steamships om our Atlantic coast. This business must grow with the growth of the country; and we have no doubt that weshall see as many as fifty firet class steamships in fall play between our principal seaports, beforeten years. We have at pro- sent got steamships running between Savannah, Charleston and New Orlea: New York. Phi gular! ud is doing a iret rate business city and ; that many others will be built ere ar! We have no doubt long. To Walter B. Ne: R. Jones, Eeq., President, New York; A- , Eaq., President, do.; B, McEvens, Esq , . do ; Joseph Wacken, Eaq., President, do ; . Beckwitu, Esq , President, do. Gentixmen—I am in reo of your letter 29 accompanied by # very superior chronometer, “ testimonial of your spprobation of my conduct in ing charge of the echooner Justice, when in condition, at sea, in November last.’’ P| my warmest thanks for the vi ring terms in which you have expressed your views of my perform- ance ef a duty imperative on any man who calls him. selfascaman, in the discharge of which | have becn more than repaid by the reflection that [ had afforded sid and assistance in caving valuable lives and proporty from destruction. 1am, with great respect, your obedient seruant, JAS. P, NOYES. New York March 30, 1849 Police Intelligence. Charge of Stealing a Boat. word, arrested, yesterday. Clurkey and James A Hennie, on & charge of steali & boat valued at $35. The boat was recovered, Charge of Stabbing —Yosterday afternoon, quite a crowd followed into the police office, in consequence of officer Goulding having in custody's black manealled Lafayette Harper, on a charge of stabbing a white man. by the mame of Jobn Curren, with a k: inflicting quite a deep wound on the jaw. Although not dai rous. it made a terrible show, as the blood flowed pr fusely from the wound. It appeared'from the facts in the case, as stated before the magistrate, that the ne gro was assaulted and struck in the mouth by the ite man, and the negre, to protect himself, having all knife in his hand which be hed been cutting thinking of it at the time, struck id im 80 doing, the wound was inflicted, However, the magistrate committed the negro for trial. Common Pleas—Special Term, Befo robam. Marcu 30.— Will Stodgill, Receiver, gc. vs. David Brown, et ai ented to amend he: on payment ofcests of reference. tion, with liberty to add farther p! BMcAlpin et al. vs. Richmond et without corts—plaintiff to amend complaint in four daye. Rani Hill et al, ve, H. W. Hunt —Motion for re- ceiver granted, Superior Court, Present, the Chief Justice and Justice Sandford. Manca 30.—Metions were heard to-day, bat mone or any public interes o Law Inte: COe Inpictwent or Da. J K. Hanvensnoox, ror THE Munpex or Tuomas Nott.—The Grand Jary, yester- dey, found an indictm hn K. Harden brook, for murder, in admii poison, called strychnia, to Thomas Nott, of which be died, ‘The indictment was read when the prisoner, through his counsel, H. R Selden, Er netice thathe was ready for trial, and that un. less the District Attorney intended to prosecute the trial of the cauce at the present term, he should move that the prisoner be discharged from custody. The District Attorney said he should bave to pro- cure witnesses from New York, and would be ready to answer to-morrow morning, whether he would be able to go on with the trial at the present term, or, as sug. gested by the Court, s special term would be held for the trial of this cause. The counsel for the defendant, H. R. Selden, asked the District Attorney whether, if the cause could not be tried at the present tera, there would be any ob- jection to diecharging the defundent on sufficient bail, until the neat Oyer and Terminer, The District Attorney said he could not answer the question before to-morrow morning. 8 #q., associate counsel with the District taid that under the old organization, the court bad not the power to admit the joner to bail on an indéctment tor murder, but that the motion be made’to the Supreme Court, ia bank. There been s care where the trial of a prisoner, indicted been put over for two or three terms, jople not being ready for trial, charged on bail. He though case where the prisoner coul The questions in . will be arranged at the ope: if the court this morning, at 10 o'clock.— Rochester Advertiser, March 29, Count or Arrr Scnenectapy, Maroh 23 —Pre- the Ju No, 81—James Wri by the District Attorney, be dircbarged at thi: cause was brought on to at The subject mat- banthede , Dot having been properly brought to this court, the appellant leave to withdraw his cases, and apply to the Supreme Court to amend the order appealed from. John A. Collier for appel vis Noxon for rei it. No 37—George oo error, vs. William C, Dusenbary, et al. de- ndant in error. This case was submitted upon print- ed argumeats and points. N. Howard, jr, counsel, No. James L’Amoureanx, respondent, against Ca- tharine Vissoher and o' appellants. Argued. Charles M. Jenkins, for sj lente. J. A. Collier for respondent. No 83—The Mutual Safety Insurance Company, plaintiff's in error, vs. Philip Hone et ai re- ividual struck bim in the face hi . The led by the blew ; had the ‘01 id @ frightful out be- ay [ag a reaching ae teak © him before « magistrate, who, a officer, who too! jording to the Kagle, committed him to jail. mame as Edward The offending party gave Whia Nominatio! malne. in Brooxiyw>—For Mayor, Ed- Judge, Jesse C. Smith; for Po- Truman Smith ; fur Justices of the Peace Smith ; for Supervisors of loholas C. Rhodes, Thomas ma. d 9th wards, bupreme Court. Before Justices J Harlburt. Marcu 30—No. witt, Receiver, adom, De Launcy, was . ‘Judgment tenerved The coart then went deliberate op the judgments w! to-morrow (this mor: me.) U_§ District Court, Before Judge B Maren 80 —Arratgned—Cariet Neomes. a Ger- en, dicted for counterfeiting the coin of the United States, wan avenig ned (ble morning, wad pleaded not guilty, vate seesion,to are to be delivered oeivers, ko., defendants in error. Argued. John Duer for plaintitsin error; B. D. Siliiman, for defendants in errpr. The Court announced the following decl- sions :—Judgment afirmed with costs :—Stephea Van Re ensleet, nif in error, Jew J: Jemat defendant jm error. ‘ohoes Company, intiffs John Hay, defendant in erro Restor we in error, ve. Samuel A. defe: Josephs 8 Palmer, defends firmed with double cost.—J. in error, w: —— fendante error. 1 trator, &c., appellant, ve. Judgment reversed ith @ layor, of the city of Albany, plaintiff i MM, defendant in error. Judg: Court reversed. and that of the with costs.—Jobn M. Troi the Cohoes Company, defen denied— Stephen Van Renasel er and others, oto , appellees, vs. Jew J. Jowett, appellant Ke ig*, appellee, we John ©. Mather, trial granted, ocsts to abide eve Frote. Presidemt of the Uratteville Bank, yet Welsworth, appellee, Court a 6. journed sine journed. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, The Telegraph. | The eastern and western lines were not in work- | ing order yesterday, which will account for ths omission of our custemary repert of the legislative proceedings. SBcssion of the Cabinet, Wasnincron, Marotr 90, 1849. ‘The cabinet held @ reesion to dey, and hed under consideration the Philadelphia Pcst Office appoiatment, Postmaster for Piusburgh, ‘Wasnincron, Maro 80, 1849, Semuel Rosenburg, it is eaid, base been appointed Postmerter of Pittsburgh, Walter Forward having de- clined the appoiutn ent. : i Z ec 5 & but the market Oate— 270. RB; ‘Sider, 60; shoulders, 4c. Groceries firm at last quo- tetions. Naval Intelligence. DEATH OF COMMODUKK BOLTON. Genoa, February 38, died at 6% P. M., 334 ere in reference to his letter to the Consul yal he had imtended), to leath, for Leghorn,, to meet with bis presence the requirements of the Consul. for th f some ofthe squadron, rained only by the ur- jd the remonstra to say * Ihave no cate for mysel iy duty.” On the 2lst, though ‘ak as not to be able to sit up, be signed requisitions, approved and signed bills of the rquadron, dictated and signed letters, exa- mined and settled the account ef Vice Coneal Moro, against the government for expenses incurred in the establishment of the depet st Spiszia. In fact, for ‘weeks, though carried from his bed to the age he daily transacted businers, and talked of nothing else. Captain M‘Bistr, Purser M’Caulley, Lieutenant Gardner, and myself, were with hiat when he died. Respectfully, W.T. GOODWIN. Commander 8. Meacen, U. 8. ship Jamestown. U.S. Suir Jamestown, } Genoa. Feb. 24, 1849. Sin—It is with the deepest regret that I announce, be the artment oe fr prin intelligence of the leath mmodore Bolton, which took 1 22d inst., at half. past 6, P.M. eeiniage serine The Commodore evidently began to sink, though not, rapidly, while we were cruising om the coast of Afri in January, February, and Maroh, 1848, On our arrival at Porto P, bounced to me his inten! men mig! the benefit of his own health. ] ‘We arrived at Madeira on the 11th Ma; }, 1848, and, tof J Daring Temained at amchor until thi this time the Commodore’s id we sailed for Porto Praya to replenish our stock of provisions aod stores, Our passage back to Madeira was a very te- dious one, and the Commodore was s0 worn ont by it, thet when he was landed at that place on the 17th of August,I did not think he could survive one week longer. To the astonishment of every one, he revived in a most remarkable manner. ‘We leid at Madeira until the 18th of September. then ordered me to proceed to Porto any vessel which might huve beem sent Cut torelieve him, and turn over certain ducuments to his sucoessor. He had been dissuaded by F! Rapalje from going down in the ship hi tleman expressin, voyage would prove fatal to bim, ‘After accom ishing ft objectiof my trip to the ; by 19ch December, and we departed fer Cadiz with Comao- dore Bolton on board, to mest Commodore Ree: the 23d of the seme month. We remained at Ca eight or nine days, and after the command in the Mi Giterranean was turned over (o Commodore Read, w eailed for Spizzia on the 9th January, andacrived there on the 2let. We lett Spizia for thie place on the 3let January, and arrived the next day, the Commodore Let aera us here a few days,in the steamer wy. his arrival bere, bis health seemed to decline rapidly, although he never for s moment ceased to hea his official duties—his mind unciouded to the On the 2ist instant, he hada fainting fit inthe afternoon, but rallied from it in the course of the evening, and conversed with some of the officers. On 22d he was very feeble, his end evidently appreact- . At ome o’clock he chless, and at hul - rae P. M., of the 224 February, On that dey we fired the usual in commemoratioi he affeo tentions of his wife during his 1 am, sir, very respectful! , your obd’t sarv't, SAMUEL MERCER, pee coeerteritnn senior naval officer, pri ‘o Hom, Joun Y. jon, Seo ‘Washington. te lnaraRt AK toe Drerass or Cart. Jamzs Pennoven —From the New Orleans Picayune, we learn thet Captain James Pen: Royer died in that city on Monday evening, 19th im of cholera, It will be recollected that Captain Pc noyer was the pioneer in the ente: ing steam communication between port. The first through trip ever m tween the two cities, and im fact service accompliched, was perfurmed in the lit:le stea:a- er David Brown, commanded by Captain noyer. This successful effort produced the fine New York line. compored ofthe Columbis, Wm. Gibbons, &o., the Norfolk line, which was suscessfally kept up for se- Yeral years, the Savannah and Philadelphia boate, and fi liing in the production of such coast sea the Southercer, Northerner, Isabel, Che- rokee, Tennessee, Ko. Indeed, the entorprieing apirit of Capt Pennoyer, in boldly accomplishing what few thovght could be effeoted, infared a feeling of conf- dence in the power of steam, that led to reeults of which he little dreamed.— Charleston Mercury, March 26, by steam, be- Sea steam Cxssion or Cuna.—A Madrid correspondent of || the London Morning Chronicle, speaking ot the financial difficulties of the Spanish government, _ says:~—* There 1s still another source trom which doubtless large means might be easily derived; and persons who look matters in the face are dis- posed to think that the time will come when those resources must be made use of, in spite of high- flown sentiments about ancient national glories, &e. I allude to the aliena'ion of some of the Spa- nieh colonies, and pai ularly of Cuba. Senor Pidal said, the other day, that Spain might pessi- bly lose Cuba by the decrees of fate, but she would | never voluntarily alienate it. But the national glories that are supposed to be so much bound u im the maintenance of Spanish connection wit! Cuba are somewhat tarnished in the opinion ot most people out of Spain, by the latter not redeem- ing her engagements to her foreign crediors; and Spain, with her toreign debt in process of being paid off, would stand much higher, though with one or two colonies less, than she does at present, The net income derived by the State from Cuba does not exceed, as I hear from an authentic source, more than thirty millions of reals—one and a-half millions of dollars. Now, if Janathan would give 150 millions of dollars forthe purchase, it certainly apy # good price, and would yo a long way towards redeeming the foreign debt, according to soine equitable arrangement. Fire 1 Troy.—A fire broke out this morning at ten o’clock, in a woolen building on the corner ef River and Hoosic streets, formerl occupied by Joseph Gary, but recently ty Mr. Sweetland, for the purpose of wool and sheepskin manufactory. The buil next a ing, owned and occupied by h factory, was entirely de- ‘There 1s no insurance on the building or Much of his machinery, sashes, &c., were 8 Loss on building about $1,500. Tae build- ing adjoining, ownea by the Eldridge estate, and occupied as a dwelling, was badly damaged. It was occupied by James Ballard and another tenant above, both of whom suffered from damage to fur- niture. No insurance on buildings.—., Eve. Jowrnal, March 28, Cirealt Court, Before Jantion ‘ards, Marcn 30.—Wall ¢ ©o. vs Howard Ineurance Co —This cause was not concluded when the court ad~ —$$_$_____! Borrible Case of Seduction—the ra the Owl—Exemies of the Gazette on sel a oe ewe John Stevens for Abortion—Letter of Vidson from Phitadslphi: Patent Uffico Llano a Case Of Clerical avity—The Avior Centpitscy—Punishmant «A Crime—Thoa 1s — ‘Thriling Coven of F "nt a—Totersnt Policy Leeot ood lots of founda this wok’ Na-, tional notte, office 144 Narmiu st, Bold every wher. The Piumbe Guilt: shoule not fail to axnugde, whe Naren jendethers any to 00 fretion of thie wu apt i hia line im Atacinn, MP BORO OE Ae teat: aetes te