The New York Herald Newspaper, April 16, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ae Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau ste. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIRTOR. BOWBRY THEATRE, Bowery—Macuntu—LveJanpi- Nimkee—Powsk oF Goiv. BROADWAY THEATRE, Breadway.—Bronanrn ess. NATIONAL THEATRE, Ch: (PORN: D: Wno Srra: BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street.—Domony & Bor—Socia.i ECHANICS' HALL, Broadway, near Broeme.—Curis- 'o Minermers. Square.—Coox SOCIETY LIBRARY, Broadway—New Onteans Seax- WaDERs. ZOOLOGICAL HALL, Bowery.—VAx A: Manacaais. CHINESE MUSEUM, 658 Broadway.—Cwurxee Cunrost- TrEe. wt & Co.'s MINERVA ROOMS—Mons, ADRieN.—MAgto ane Pauce- rr. No. STUYVESANT INSTITUTE, Proadway—Yarxee Hit's ENrervainment New Vork, Monday, April 16, 1849. Important Movements in Canada—A Ni tonal Convention. In our Montreal correspondence, published else- where in this sheet, will be found a very interest- ing report of the preliminary proceedings which have been held in Montreal, tor the organization of 8 national convention of the two Canadas, to take into consideration the present condition of those colonies, and the propriety and necessity of chang- ing their existing form of government, either into an independent federal union of all British Ame- rica, or ultimate annexation to the United States. This important movement may be considered the firet peaceful and constitutional step towards a partial, and, ultimately, an entire revolution of that cluster of colonies, in their existing relations to- wards Great Britain. This step acquires the deep- er importance from the very calm, temperate, and legal shape it begins to assume. We cannot forget, or overlook, in this connection, that the first signs of the American revolution of 1776, which estab- lished this great republic on this continent and sewed the seeds of change in Europe, were of the same nature as those now becoming manifest in Canada. Jt was from a convention of the old colo- nies, held long before 1776, that the foundation was laid of all the subsequent fortunate changes and happy revolutions. The same processhas begun in Canada. The rebellion of Lyon Mackenzie, in 1897, was only an ugly, ill-tempered, inconsistent, impotent row of loafers and vagabonds. The prez sent movements and temper in Canada appear to be under the control of mind and intellect. On this subject, several of the Canadian partisan journals have taken us to task—accusing us of all sorts of ignorance, in anticipating any such move- ments or popular discussions in Canada, looking to ultimate separation from England. Ever since the farce on the frontier, of 1887, we have been rather incredulous on euch a point; but recently, the signs and indications in Canada, in every way—in Par- liament, in the press, and at public meetings, have been so numerous, that we begin to consider the whole matter open for discussion and deliberation. Much has to be done to bring about sucha change; and the Canadians themselves have todo it. On this side of the frontier we are mere spectators— not even eympathisers. If they don’t effect the great revolution by reason, argument, and the con- sent of Great Britain, all in due time, they will wait long till they get aid from the United States. But deetiny is destiny. A colonial convention in 1660, or thereabouts, led to the American revolu- tion of 1776. When Canada shall have gone through the like process, perhaps we may be ready to receive her, at the North—and Cuba, in the South. Who knows? Tus Dirvomatic Smveertne iN Evrorr.—A correspondent at Washington, whose statements will be found in another column, furnishes us with amore particular account of the amusing smug- gling case of Mr. Ellsworth, at Stockholm, than any- thing we have seen in any of the newspapers, not even excepting the Philadelphia magniloquent organ of the Secretary of State. If the account be ac curate, as represented by our correspondent, the whole affair, instead of being an atrocious speci- men of national outrage by an American function- ary against a friendly government, the matter may gently sink down into an affair of gallantry to- wards a beautiful Philadelphia lady in Europe, on the part of the American Minister, and very polite- ly almoet concurred in by the minister of the foreign Potentate. The sugars, sweetmeats, silks, spices, and, perhaps, the attar of roses and jewels, too, only give zest to the diplomatic courtesies offered up by way of incense to the beauty frem the banks of the Schuylkill. Is this really the true version of this wonderful matter, after all? Really, it seems to have no other complexion, 1n the shape in which it is now put by our correspondent. We hope, however, the Seere- tary of State will relieve the suspense of the coun- try and of the gossipping fair sex, upon this im- portant matter. We have seen, in the course of the Jaet few months, several leaden and double-leaded leaders, solemnly devoted to the moet logical, ana- logical, theological, philological, chronological analysis of scme brief intimations of this matter, put forth in our columns. Some of the remarkable leading editoral writers of the day, who can turn out two columns of solemn trash (price $5) upon the emalleet and silliest topic, have been in great, extra great distress, for some time past, upon this very importantcase. Willnot the Secretary of State relieve the public mind from any further mystery upon the subject ? As regards diplomatie smuggling in Europe, we believe it has been carried on for many years, at all the courts of Europe ; and we begin to think that our diplomatist’s principal offence is, in doing it up blunderingly—that’s all. Sixovtak Revorvtionary DrveLoreMents. — Meeers. Arcularius and Scoville, who have just started a new Soturday journal, called “The £, amrner,”” have commenced the publication, in their first number, of a veries of remarkable develope- ments of private letters, written by distinguished men, during the firet period of the Revolution, to- wards the close of the last century, extending, it is said, to some eighty or one hundred—many of whom were the forefathers of some of our present distinguished men. The few letters already publish- ed are quite curious in their way, although not dis- closing anything of a remarkable character. Where these editors have procured these curious memo- rials of that moet interesting era in our history, we donot know. But they seem to possess internal evidence of their authenticity, as well ag dis- closing some curious traits in the character of that period frem which all the late European revolu- tions have eprung, and which must always be full of interest, not only to the people of this land, but to the friends of freedom throughout the world. ‘This new journal, in which these letters appear, pos- sesses many marks of ability, and great liveliness, vivacity and piquaney. Mr, Scoville is well known to many of the newspapers here, to which he has contributed much interesting matter, for some time past. Rerorts oy New Arvowwrmnvrs.—Considerable talk and excitement were exhibited in our town yeeterday, by the report that some of the appoint- mente for New York had been made at Washing- ton. It was reported in certain houses yesterday, that somebody received a telegraphic communiea- tion from Warhington, which stated, that J. Prescott Hall, was appointed District Attorney; Philip Hone, Naval Officer. We heard of no further appointments. Many have been made, it is suid, but will not be divulged at prenal. Sora Caro. anp Stavery.—South Carolina, 0; rather a part of tkat admirable State in all other things, is certainly an extraordinary, and, we might say, afunny State. She is determined to keep herself eternally in hot water, whether she has cause or not, and to proclaim to all the world that she is the noisiest State in the confederacy. She will insist that the North is combined in a determina- tion to assault her peculiar institution; and ever and anon she calls upon her Southern neighbors to be up and doing—to combine in opposition to the North, so as to prevent any further encroachments, &e. Ata meeting held at Beaufort, recently, the following resolution was passed with great una- mimity :— Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that the Legislature of South Carolina should, at its next session, adopt such measures as will tend’ to unite the slaveholding States in the assumption of a position that will enable them, a4 one and indivisible, “ promptly and efficiently to repel any farther encroachments upon our peetiliar institution, whether in the District ofColumbia, the slaycholding States, or in the territory of the United States south of the Missouri compromise line extended to the Pacific Ocean.” We do not wish to quarrel with any part of the people of South Carolina; but we cannot refrain from saying that they are as much ultra in their notion son the one side of the question, as the fanatics of the North are on the other. Now, what reason have they for working themselves up into a towering passion so frequently as they do? Do they not know that the Wilmot proviso question was nothing but moonshine, from its inception to the present time? Can they not see that it was adopted for the time being, by Mr. Van Buren and his friends, for the express and only purpose of defeating Gen. Casa, the democratic nominee for the Presidency, at the late election; and that having accomplished the end desired, it will die a natural death ? But even were this not the case, it is clear and evident that any attempt made by the ultras of the South to extend the institution of slavery to the newly acquired territories, would be abortive and absurd. The character of the thousands who have emigrated thither in the pursuit of gold, and that of the thousands who are on their way to the same destination, i has to preclude even the possi- bility of slavery being introduced there. They will settle the question themselves, and in their own way ; and they are the only proper arbiters in the premises. When this is so well known, what good can follow the agitation of the subject in South Ca- rolina, or any other Southern State? ‘There is no disposition in any part of the North to encroach upon slavery, as it is guarantied by the constitution, in any of the old States. There are, we confi in the North, a few fanatics who announce their willingness to destroy the constitution, and the Union too, if by so doing they could exterminate slavery ; but their numbers are few, and their in- fluence none. In fact, they are the langhing-stock of theNorthern States, and their fanatical outpour- ings excite nothing but the contempt and ridicule of the rest of the community. If the extra-ultras of South Carolina are determined to maintain a warfare with this class,and there’sy give them more importance than they are entitled to, so be it ; but they must not, in speaking of them, use the term the North, for they comprise but a very small and insignificant faction.. The North, properly speak- ing, is as much determined to uphold the constitu- tion and abide by its guaranties and compromises as the most ultra slaveholder could desire, and will combine with the South in putting down any a tempt, should it ever be made, by Northern fanatics to destroy that glorious instrument. Onur friends in South Carolina, or that part who are always uohappy, should be not only more tem rate, but more discriminating in their denuncia- tions of the North. They should turn their atten- tien to the practical question of Cuban annexation, instead of abstract provisoes. When the free States and Canada are ready to unite, where will they be on that questiod ? Fasntonanen Sqg tery any Orena, iy New York. We give, in another column, several curious articles from the cotemporary press of this and other cities, upon the interesting subject of fashionable society and Opera management. during the last two or three years, in this metropelis, and its two principal fau- bourgs—Philadelphia and Boston. ‘The opinions expresced in these journals entirely concur with the views which we have frequently thrown out in relation to the attempt made to es- tablish the Italian Opera in this city, upon a basis completely hostile to the social feelings of the com- munity. These opinions, from such quarters, are the more expressive, because several of these jour- nals, upon former occasions, have berated us with extreme violence for originally entertaining the same views upon society and Opera to which they now, at last, give theirdecided concurrence. It is now admitted, at last, that the Italian Opera can never be established in this community upon the exclusive basis which characterises it among the aristocracies of Europe. There is no superiority in this country in one clique of society beyond ano- ther, other than that which personal character may create. It is true, during the last few yea cer- tain little cliques, with more money than good sense, have attempted to establish exclusive cote- ries, and to look down upon the rest of the commu- nity as beneath them; but the great respectable mags of society look upon such characters as flash fashionables, and only deserving contempt and de- testation. Will the experience of past years corret the con- duet of our musical people for the future? By an erroneous and narrow-minded system, two sets of managers have been ruined, and made losers, dur- ing the last two years. Yet it is generally thought that, upon a proper and liberal basis of admission, there is abundant taste in New York and the neigh- boring cities, to support the Italian Opera, of a high character. ° But the errors of Sanquirico and Patti on the one side, or of Mr. Fry and his advis- ers on the other, ought to be avoided. As matters now stand, M. Max Maretzek seems to have de- veloped more talent, as a manager, than most of his cotemporaries; and if, in any future arrange- ments, his capacity should be overlooked, or ne- glected, in order to gratify personal interests and cliques, as great mistakes will be made next year, as we have witnessed for the last two years, Grexerat TayLor ann THR Po.rriciaNs.—General Taylor himself seems to get on very smoothly in the White House; but his poor cabinet do not ap- pear to fare so well, between the office-holders and the office-seekers—one set holding on and the other trying to get a hold. The newspapers of either great party by no means disclose the trouble which encircles the cabinet and attempts to pene- trate into the White House, but cannot. The only channel through which a correct history of these events can reach the people, is in the columns of the independent journals in this metropolis and the other large citie ‘or the whig journals, they are afraid to tell anything, for fear of offending their patrons; and the democratic newspapers are almost in the same predicament, from their desire to keep many of their frends and supporters in effice. Now and then, however, a big leak lets out euch opinions and sentiments is ex st beneath the surface; as, for instance, was the case at the Clay meeting, at the Apollo saioon, the other evening. ‘The truth is, these politicians, belonging to all parties, are a peculiar class of en. No ca can get on quietly with them, nor any President make smooth work unless he establishes and ad heres to the simple rule of common sense adopted by General Taylor, of referring all applicants to th ds of departments. Some are seeking office, and others are holding on; and, between them, the punt of slander and abuse is enough, almost, to sink half a dozen worlds. Now and then, thejour- nals burst out; but, in general, they are afraid to ny anything. We may soon look for some stra ge developemen , and four dwelling-housea were destroyed by fire ia Montreal, Ca., om the 6th inst Hogmurry ov tu: Cnoxcn To Buxevorenr Iy- srrruTions.—The religious papers still keep up their attacks on what they call secret societies, and direct their shafts against the association known as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in the most malignant and reckless manner. Now, what is at the foundation of this hostility, onthe part of the organs of the ehurch—Catholic and Protestant—against this and other excellent in- stitutions? If they were societies, the members of which were bound together by vows or oaths, or affirmations, inconsistent with Christianity—with the principles and precepts of the great founder of the Christian religion—there would indeed be abundant reason. But is it of that character? So far from its being so, from what we have seen and heard of it, friendship, love, and truth, to all the world—to men of every nation and clime—compose its corner stone. On friendship, love, and truth, as far as our knowledge of the institution goes, the whole fabric of Odd Fellowship rests ; and it is by practising these virtues, as we are informed— by visiting the sick, relieving the distressed, burying the dead, and educating the orphan —that the order has increased to such a re- morkable extent as it has in this and other coun- tries. Go where you will—visit the smallest vil- lage or hamlet in the thirty confederate Statee—and you will see an altar from which the principles of friendship, love, and truth are preached, and a sanctuary in which they are practised. There isno parade in its ministrations, as we have heard—the applause of the world is not sought for its good acts—its deeds of goodness and mercy are known only to Heaven and to the recipients. The same may be said of other benevolent institutions of a similar character. Is there anything anti-Christian in th But it is said that it isa seeret society—that its benefits are extended only to the brotherhood. Admit this, although it might be denied, we suppose; but the portals of Odd Fellowship, and of similar in- stitutions, are open to all the world. The order seeks not, as we are informed, to confine itself within any prescribed bounds. It desires to expand, and to keep expanding, until it embraces within its fold the whole human family. It desires to make every man living an Odd Fellow, and will extend the hand of fellowship to him, without requiring any sacri- fice in religion, polities, or anything ely» All that it demands is, that he be a good man, that his character be without stain, and that he have a sense of an over-ruling Providence. Is ‘his anti- Christian? Is there any immoral tendency in this? But it has secret signs, tokens and pass-words, known only to the initiated. Let the whole world be initiated, and there will be no need of such. As for their secrets, we are assured no one would care to know them. Another objection to this and other excellent institutions is, that their power may become £0 strong as to be dangerous, even to the government. Nothing could be more absurd than this. Any person who knows anything about these benevolent institutions, is aware that political sub- jects could not even be broached, least of all, discussed, in a lodge room; and that any mem- ber who would so far forget the end and aim of them, as to introduce a subject in any way con- nected with such topics, would be instantly silenced. It is said, too, that they are immoral societies; but who ever heard of immorality being proved against them? Ask the widow, who lives in comfort, and supports her children, on their bounties, whether they are immoral institutions? Ask the strong man, on the bed of sickness, visited daily and hourly by his brethren with open hand, whether they are amoral societies? So far from their being im- moral societies, none but good men can be mem- bers in spirit and in truth. But we know the reason of this sectarian hostility tothe Odd Fellows and other benevolent institu | tions, and we are sure that it arises solely from a sense of danger. The church is alarmed at the rapid progress which they make, and fears that if they increase as they have done fora few years past, they will rival, in members as well’ as in importance, the church itself. If they were im- moral institutions, they never could have made such rapid progress as they have made. As it is, they rival the church in deeds of charity. But the church needs not fear, unless the practice of friend- ship, love, and truth can injure it. There is room enough in the world for all; and instead of being hostile to snch associations, the church, to be con- sistent with its prophecies, shoild encourage them ly every means. Tetrerarmic Rerorts.—We have, several times, of late, been under obligations to the editor of the National Whig, at Washington, for telegraphic reports of the appointments made by the adminis- tration. The Denth of the Rev. Dr. Power. The remains of this reverend and beloved man were yesterday afternoon removed from his residence to St. Peter's church, where they lay in state during the af- ternoon and evening. In the courso of the afternoon, a tine = iach —_ en a ene Very Late from the West Indies, By the arrival yesterday morning, of the Britistroy- al mail steamthip Trent, Capt. Norton, we have te- ceived the St. Lucia Palladium of the 23d ult. ; files of the Kingston Journal to the 24th ult.; the St.Tho- mas Sidende to the 3d inst., and the Bermudian of the Sth. The annexed letter from our correspond- ent at Bermuda, gives all the news from that place, to the 9th inst: [our BERMUDA oussner meson.) Save Gror@x, Bermuda, April 7, 1849, Interesting Marine Intelligence. Trouble to the Cali- fornianse The departure of John Mitchell for the “Cape of Good Ho, The steamer Spitfire, John Brown, master, 19 days from New York, bound to California, arrived to day in distress, leaking badly, having lost sails, and half of her crew disabled." teamer Hartford, Letevre, is taking in coal, and will proceed in a day or two for California. Bark Daniel Webster is repairing. Br. brig Ancona has been hove out, and a butt was found to be started in the bottom he will require a bowsprit, moain- mast, and topsides caulked. Br. briga John Ro- binson, and Mutual, colliers, discharging. Brig Leander, having repaired, sailed for Boston. ‘The brig India, from Alexandria, lost part of her deck load, and the L. W. Maxwell, out of forty-four head of cattle taken on board at New York, land- ed but ten, ° 2 At the dock yard, Br, ship Abbotsford, bark Ivy Greene, and brig Orinthea, colliers, discharging ; bark Maguet, from London, do. The mail steamer Great Western, with $300,000 in specie, arrived 3d inst. from Nassau, for South- ampton, on the 9th. , UL, M. ship Wellesly, accompanied by the steam- er Scourge, arrived 2d inst. from the West Indies. The ship Neptune, (transport) arrived at the dock yard, 6th inst. from England ; she has 300 convicts on board, and proceeds with an equal number from this place to the Cape of Good Hope. who go as “free immigrants.” John, Mitche! goes out inthis ship, accompanied by his family, who were passengeis on board the Neptune. Our Kingston news arrived at Bermuda on the 5th inst. in the steamer Great Western ; the dates are as late as the 24th March. In relation to the partial stoppage of supplies, and the cessation of legislative business, the Kingston Journal of the latest date, says + In our impression of the 10th instant we alluded to the jutimation in the Governor's speveh proroguing it the Legislature, of his willingness to call it together again for the despatch of business, if there should be any indication on which he could rely, of a disposition to retrieve advantages then in peril of being abandoned. and lost. No such indication has been made, and the Governor, satisfied that no good could result from the re-assembling of our local Parliament. has further pro- sday, the Ist bse 4 of May next. The desire to retrieve advantages ought to have been mani- fested by the planters’ party, which is the majority. We mentioned on that occasion that the intimation was not likely to meet with a favorable response from that majority. The opinion has proved correct. Nothing remains, therefore, but the usual prorogations from month to month until the decision of the home ronment is known, he government would do well to instruct our Go- vernor how he is to act, for delay under present cir- cumstances will be most injurious to individual in- terests, as well as to the interests of the country at large, ‘It should also be remombered that the present may bo said to be only the commencement of a system of obstruction, which, if carried on or continued. will indeed and in truth ruin the colony. Her Majesty's ministers, informed as they. will he by the Governor of the consequence of the present partial stoppage of sup- plies, will perceive the urgent necessity for at once granting the demands of the parties in tho mother country, interested in the estatesin this island, or of going to Parliament for power to carry on its govern- ment and to uphold its institutions, Marine Affairs. Cartas D. G, Barcey.—Captain Stoddard, in the Crescent City, carries out with him one of our old salts, Captain D, G. Bailey, well known throughout Great Britain and America, for his successful career as a ship master, and for his rapid passages across the Atlantic. ‘w services have been secured by Messrs. Howland & Aspinnall, in connection with the Panama line of steamers, We predict for Captain Bailey, in his new vocation. the same unqualified success ho has hitherto enjo; Active, enterprising, and as brave as energetic, his kindness of manner and attention to his passengers, will endear him closely to those associated with him; and while we regret his departure from us, ho has our best and warmest wishes, City Intelligence. Tue Weatner Yesrrnvay.—After enjoying a taste of spring, we wore on Saturday night again visited by a temperature of the atmosphere which would do no. dis- credit to December. ‘The first was powerful enough to freeze tho mudin the streets, and the water in the gut- ters, and yesterday morning agood generous fire was a luxury indeed. The people who were obliged to go out, wrapped themselves in cloaks and overcoats, and other indications of the return of winter were apparent. It Polfeé intelligence. Before Justice Loihrop—Tho prisoners arraigned be- fore the magistrate yesterday morning, were of » black and white mixture, exhibiting ¢ut lips, bloody wWoses, and black swollen vyes, variegated with dried Bood, giving them an appearance at once eonical and horrible, The first prisoner called waa a fumpy looking Irth the name of Elizabeth Benton, whom officer Riley said he found in the street drunk, with an empty rum’ bottle in her pocket. Elizabeth, om being placed before the bar, endeavored to lovk very pleasant, at the magistrate, although her very appearsnce, with a black eye, cut lip, and a red nose, told the court the state of the privoner, without any further information Macistnare—Elizabeth, you aro charged: with being drupk Jn the street; wbat have you to say in your de- fence ? Pursoner-—Indeed. your honor, | was only w little fa- tigued, and missed my Maarstxate—W here do you live? +.» plang, air? yn you are some distance home; don’t you live here now ? Puisonen—Oh, yom your Honor, I lives at No. 10 Wachington strect, and last night ‘I got a little astray, and am troubled with rheumatism in my leg, and it rhifts sometimes into my head, and makes mo 50 weak that 1 don’t know what [am about, I was trying all the time to find Washington street, and every time I kept getting into Broadway, ‘There was no liquor in the bottle, #0 1 couldn’t be drunk, Macisrnate—I don't doubt that, We know there was no liquor in the bottle. If there had been, wo much doubt if you would have been here; but, on tho con- trary, the liquor was in you, and the bottle empty in your pocket. (Laughter, in which the prisoner joined.) Have you any family, Elizabeth ? Puisonxn—Yes, indeed; | am the mother of four chil- dren. and my husband is the lawful father of all of them —yen, indeed he is, I never was here before, Judge, and it you will only let me go this time, you shall never see me here again, MaaisTxate—I have no doubt, Elizabeth, but what yousre an honest woman, and that your husband is the lawful father of your children; but still, if you continue to drink liquor, and are picked up drunk in the streets ats late hour in the night, your character will soon bo a matter of question, and, before long, you will becomo a drunken vagabond, and a fit subject for the peniton- tiary. This time, however, I will let you go; but bo careful of a second offence, a4 I shall’ moxt assuredly punish you. if you are brought before me a second time, You can‘go, “Thank you, Judge,” said Elizabeth, and off she started out ‘of the court, fearful that the Judge might alter his mind, Her hurried manner caused a general laugh from all in court, nd Larceny.—A black man by the name man, was brought to this city yesterday from Newark, N. J.. by officer Shadbolt, ona charge of breaking open two trunks. belonging to two other color- ed men, by the names of Daniel Humphrey and Aira, Loarding ut Mra, Petitt's, No, 162 Church street, From cne trunk was stolen $150 in specie, and $125 from the other, On the arrest of the accused, he acknowlodged having about $30 of the money, which he said ho pick- ed up from the floor. The magistrate locked him up for exainination. Humphreys and Airs are two honest sailors, just arrived from the East Indies, and this money was the proceeds of their voyage, Robbing a Boarding House.—A Mr. Chauncey L. Peck, bourding at No, 422 Grand. street, was robbed on Fri- day last of $500 in bank bills and American gold. No clio as yet to the rogue, Caught at last.—We alluded to the arrest of George Sears, alias “ Frenchy,” yesterday, by Captain Johnson and officer Shadbol |, on searching the prisoner, a valuable gold watch'and chain, and several articles of jewelry, were found in his pocket. This property, to- gether with many other articles, and $120 in gold coin, valued, in all. at $300, was stolen froma chest whieh the rogues had broken open on Saturday, between the hours of 12and 1 o’elock, in the house No, 232 Sixth avenue, corner of 15th street. The officers subsequently arrested this two accomplices, called Bill McDermott and Poter On the person of McDermott was found a por- tion of the stolen money. Justice Bleakley committed them to prison for trial! Arvest on Suspicion.—OfMcor Watson, of tho Sixth Ward Police. arrested, yesterday, a man of a suspicious character, ealled George Miller, having in his possession a valuable rifle, a drab overcoat, and one dozen of new biass hinges. ‘These articles are evidently stolon, for which an owner is wanted. Apply to Captain Magnes, at the Sixth Ward Station House, Tombs. ‘The accused nmitted for a further examination, Arrest of a Burglar.—Captain Johnston, of the Eigh- teenth ward. succeeded on Saturday in arresting a no- torious burglar called Bernard Me Mahon, on a charge of breaking intoa stable owned by William Hi, Sullivan, in ‘Twenty-soventh street, near Madison avenue, abouti four weeks since, and steuling therefrom two sets of hart valued at $30, The property was recovered by the above officer, from a man to whom the acensed had sold it. The case being very clear against the prisoner, Justice Mountfort committed him to prison for trial, The Nutmeg Thief Again.—The old fellow, calling himself William Hackett, was caught again, early on Friday morning, in the store of Spencer & Roberta, wholesale grocers, No. 106 Front street, by officer Kruse, of the Ist ward, having in his p jon a lot of nutmegs. valued at $10. On boing detected by the off cer, and the porter of the store, he tried to escape over the back fence, but failed in the attempt. On taking him to the station house, tho officer found on his per- son $304 in bank bills. and a gold watch an@ chain. and his pockets full of nutmegs. ‘This samo individual was detected a few weeks ago in a storo, stealing nutmegs, and was identified asan old thiefZfrom Boston. He was held to bail to answer the charge; but obtained h.s re- lease on the payment of $175, and was again set at li- berty to operate on the public. It appears to be the Business of this thief to watch around. the wholesale grocery stores down town, and carly in the morning. as the porter opens the store, this rascal glides in unob- served by the porter, fills his pockets and a bag with from Ss was. indeed, a most uncomfortable day, and we really hope that its like may not -bo often repeated, before summer commence: Brookl; Sermon on June a sermon founded on the i8th, 19¢ of the 16th chapter of Deuteronomy In his introductory remarks, he doprecated tho idea of bringing politics or parties into religion; and that if he bad preached a sermon upon the subject now bo- fore him, previous to an exciting political eampaign, he would have been charged with doing it for a po- litieal end; he had, therefore, chosen the present time as being the farthest from any election, to im- press upon the minds of his congregation the neces- sity of having judges who would rule the people in righteousness and wisdom. Ho showed, very plainly, that the judges, jurists, witnesses, &¢., were all more or less the votaries of selfishness. In speaking about betting on the result of an clection, he was peculiar- ly swrcastic. and related an ancedote concerning him- relf and two freinds, who had agreed on a wager of a = of clothes on the result of an election then pending. Upon hearing of the bet, the reverend gen- tleman prepared a sermon for next Sunday, exactly suited to the wants of his betting hearers. “And,” rays Mr, Beecher, “I never saw the suit of elothes.? Boniat ov a Pitor.—Franklin Chapter, No, 9, Order thousands of persons visited the church, to gaze for the last time upon the countenance of the benevolent and pious father, who, during his life-time, had proved him- self to be the friend of the poor, the urbane gentleman, and the accomplished scholag, The church was hung with appropriate weeds of mourning, and the tableau in front of the altar, was imposing in the extreme,— There lay the aged priest, inanimate, to be sure, but with a smile upon his countenance. as ifhe had departed in the enjoyment of aconscience void of offence. The coffin was surrounded by burning tapers; but their light was meagre, compared with the higher and holier portrayal of humanity, that, even in death, beamed from that face which, in life, no unprejudiced mind ever contemplated but with feelings of the kindest re- gard, and the esteem which is generated only by influ- ences like those which he exerted by the moral power of hisown pure mind, The galleries were filled with «pec- tators, as were also the pews on the main floor of the church, while ® continuous stream of visiters nade their way up the centre aisle, looking upon the corps as passed the altar, and finding egress through tho ride passages leading to the front of the church. Of those who remained in the church, hundreds were ob- served to be weeping. as if it were a father or brother who had been called away. And they were not all Ro- man Catholics who thus paid respect to the lamented dead. Many. very many. of those who passed the coffin were Protestants, and these evinced as much feeling as the others, Dr, Power was a firm Roman Catholic ho was also the friend of all who made his acquain- tance, and were worthy of a good man’s friendship. Now that he is no more, many # poor mortal will miss the open-handed friend, who heard théir tale of sor- row with feelings of tenderness and commiseration, Many 4 student will miss the accomplished scholar, who bad with untiring and successful steps trod the uneven path to the temple of science. who had firmly raeped and retained his hold upon so much learned ferer(the atteinment of which is secomplished by tra- veraing a rugged way, for “ there is no royal road” to such learning as he possessed.) ‘The practical philan- thropist will mits a sage counsellor, who was ever ready and ingenous in devising ways and means for the ac- complishment, in the best manner, of benevolent en- terprises, And the chureh will miss one whose pro- eminent talent, ability, and learning were aealously de- voted to its interests, At mine o'clock to-morrow morning, the body will be removed from St, Peter's Church to th@Cathedral in Princo street, where the Bishop of the diccese will officiate in the performance of appropriate rites, ‘Lhe Key, Dr. Yower wasborn near Cork, in Ireland and at the time of his death was in bis fifty-seventh year, Ho was educated at the celebrated college of vay- nooth, from whence he graduated with all the honors of that institution, He was classmate with John of fuam Father Mathew, and other eminent men, Thirty-two years ago ho was igvited by the congregation of St. Pe- ters church, in New 1 ork, to beeome uneir pastor, and soon after receiving the invitation, he made up- his mind to accept it, and to embark for these shores, ai- though the highest honors which the Catholic church could confer, were open to him and within He could not, however, resist the fattoring call which was made upon him; and from the time of his first arrival until the day of his wae, the Rew Dr. Power has been principal pastor of that church. After the death of the Hight Key, Hishop Connelly, of New ¥ ork he was appointed administrator of the ‘dio: ecee—the duties of which he performed in the most AUefactory manner, He Was pre-eminent ag soholar, Jie War as intimately acquainted with the Greek, Lata Fre panich Gorman. italian, and other languages as he was with his own: but nothing of the pedant dit heever exhibit, His library contains none but the choicest standard works, ancient and modera, But it #ie 1D privave Life thas tie yene nicet brightly. file charity knew ng the necay and ditiremed he knew a <i or peretaeion. His pocket waa & be they Lrotestant sborality was limited ou tthe poor, he lived poor boing worth five doliars roly greet man bas fallen rT open to the Dissenter of Cis by his mm ud died pour—his es in ail truth, we may of United Americans, in company with’ a largo num- ber of the order from this city, turned out yesterday afternoon, to pay tho last tribute of respect to a do- ceased brother of the order, named William Ward one of the Jersey pilots, residing in this city, at the corner of Washington and York streets, ‘There were about 200 members present, and preceded by a band of music they marched to wood Cemetery, thi home of the dead, where they performed the last sad rites of friendship and love American Jor Mitten.—This is the title of a very attractive volun i ust published by Long & Brother It is made up of amusing anecdotes, puns. and other good things of the kind, which are illustrated by one hu dred wood engravings, exceuted by L, P. Avery. who: work as an artist is not easily Cxeclled. ‘The little book will, no doubt, have an excellent run Lamenraune Arrar at Quincy, Mass.—A cor- respondent furnishes us with the particulars of an aflair of a most distressing character, which oc- curred at Quincy, on Tuesday last. The dead body of a young lady, named fHurriet A. Nightengile, daughter of Mr, Moses Nightengale, was on that dey found in the canal, not not far from the resi- dence of the late John Quiney Adans. It seems that Miss Nightengale had formed an attachment for a young man residing in Quincy ; and, at first, she thought that her affection might be recipro- cated. But, attending church last Sabbath, she read the name of her fover declaring his intentions of marrying another young lady, ‘This drove her to madness, and going home, she passed the night state of mentalexeitement. On Mon- in a dreadfu day she wrote a letter, directed to her late lover, which she dropped in the post office ; and it is pre- sumed that the same night she put an end to her existence by throwing herself into the canal. Since the recovery of her body, the contents of the letter haye been made public. Init, she expressed a deep affection for the young man—stated that she had rejected many suitors on his account, and that as he was about marrying another, she could not bear the thought of living. iss htengale was about twenty-one years of age, and bore a high reputation among a pai circle of devoted friends. MM. —Boston Herald, Apri Exrtosion anv. Loss ov Lrer.—We learn that on Tuesday evening last, a great explosion took lace at Windham, N. HZ, about ten miles from 4uwrence, on a section of the new Lawrence and Manchester railre It seems that two Irishmsn nutmegs. or any other article of value, and makes his exit with his plunder, This makes the second time the police have detected this rogue, and wo think it is now time for the court to put a stop to any further depredations by him, at lenst for somo few months. «A Charge of Larceny. —A complaint was made yester- day, before Justico Lothrop, by Hannah Carter, resid- ing at No. 121 Walker street, against two mon, by the names of Abrabam Blackman and Lyon Sylvester, whom she charges with stealing $750 from a trunk, which was left in their possession, Tho magistrate, on hearing a portion of the story on both sides, concluded to have the case further investigated, and allowed the defen- dants to goon their promise to appear at court when called for the hearing. Movements for California, NEW, YORK. eeate The following comprise all that sailed in the schooner Penelope, for San Francisco, California, on Sunday :— Samuel Moore, Commander; Alexander E. Allinson, First Mate; Charles E, Schirmer, Second Mate; six sailors, carpenter, cook and steward; R, Wanderlich, W. Vermeulen, . Striplin, F. Schuitze, Edward Mohr, F. Adler, M. D.; J. H. Rutenberg, R. Siemera, R. tirks 3) * Volekmann, M. A. Engel, R. Rossler, Samuel Moore, Jr. ACHUSETTS. ler, of the Mth ii The Ophir Mining Company left this city'on Mon- day, en route for California, overland via St. Louis. sub,omed ure their names:— Dana Slade, Alden Daily, Edwin Whipple, E.. C. Stone, Geo. A. Aldrich, Wm. P. Taylor, £. 8. Gross, J. B. Hill, Lavid Butler, John §. Rand, of Ballard Vale; Captain Lenj. B. Neal, of Danvers; ' Daniel A, Mansfield, of Salem; Samuel Cushman, of Webster, Me. TEXAS, The Western Texian, of the 22d ult., says:— Four gentlemen arrived in town last evening in four or five days from Presidio del Rio Grande. ‘They were part of a company that left Corpus Christi some six or seven weeks since for Cali- fornia, about the time Mr. Peoples left. We learn that this company were more than a month on the owd between Corpus Christi and the Presidio, and that they sutlered much for want of water and wovisions, and that the road in. many places was found to be almost impassable. One of this party cffeur (Mr. Choate, of Massachusetts,) was accl- dentally wounded by a gun shot while on the Rio Grande, und was brought to this city to obtain med aid. The Victoria Advocate, of the 24th ult., says:— Victoria California, Company left on the 18th ult. for the Sulphur Springs, where they will unite with the members of the company from other counties. They will all be under the command of Capt, Charles M. Creaner. ‘The Galveston News, of the 31st ult. aletter ficm Mr. Peoples, commande pany from Corpus Christi, speaking of his company, while at Presidio Grande, says:i—A large num- ber of the men were unfit to go to California by any route, and will be unfit to stay, there if they ever arriy pless they get some situation in the hide, and in the neighborhood of a cologne lakes men who know nothing of life beyond the measur- ing of tape, the handing out of needles and thread. and such like oecuputions as real manhood would scorn to enguge in.” In relation to the route through Mexico, Mr. Peoples says:— Had it not been our intention to go by the Paso del Norte, and on American territory, a circumstance which occurred here a few days ago, would have induced us to turn to that, point. A small party of Ameri= cans aeked permission of the alealde to go through the country via Monteloya and Chihuahua, and although they exhibited their passports from New Orleans to enter the country, that functionary did M. The Boston Tyra had been discharged during the duy from the em- ployment of the compa nd in the evening, de- terinined to. revenge themselyes by blowing up a large quantity of powder, which was stored ina building, to be used in blasti There were forty-six kegs in all, and the Irishmen in some way or other applied the match, supposing they could do co with perfect impunity and gatety to them- selves, The explosion was terrific, having been felt like the sound of an earthquake, in the neigh- boring towns, One of the Irishmen, probably the one who applied the match, was blown sky high and to atoms. The other, farther from. the scene of operations, escaped without much injury, ex- cept a good i, and blacking. When found, he was screaming “ murther,” in terrible fright. The building in which the casks were stored, was, of course, blown all to pieces.—Lowell (Mfass.) Courter, April 13. Dr. William Woodruff committed suicide on the 7th inst.. at Savannah, Gn,, by cutting his throat, He wae a native of Bridgeport, Conn.. and had resided but a few weeks in Savannah, He had s wife and three children, ‘Temporary mental aberration is sald to have led to fatal net, 2 The rugar house of Hon. Felix Garcia, together with ono hundred hogeheads of sugar. and «quantity of mo- lasses, In the parish of 9 John the Baptist, destroyed by fire, on the 26th pit, Loss, $40,000 insurance, no not consider that he had the power to grant the request.” The Galveston News, of the 30th ult., says:—The Persifer F. Smith Mining Company, and Carson Astcciation, who arrived Shere by the Nerumbega from New York en route for Cafifornia, are a fiae set of fellows, and ure clothed and equipped in a manner that, bespeaks their .intention to rough it. The former is composed of thirty-five, and the lat- ter thirty-four members. ‘The Carson Association have concluded on going by way of Houston and Austin, and two members of the company have 8 on to make the necessary arrangements. It is probable that the other company will take the same route, Fe Sineviar Battoon Ascension. — Mr, Verdalle made a very succeseful balloon ascension on Satur- day evening, about half-past four, P. M., from the circus enclosure on the city square, A square frame, which looked like a mere window frame, supplied the place of the car, and the daring ad- venturer rose, feet foremost, standing on his head, and performed some circus feats in that dizzy place, after having mounted a considerable distance in the air. He descended about two miles or to from town, and returned well and speedily to the cireus in a couple of hours,—Mobile (Ala.) Register, April 2, TRUEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, Appointn’ent of Post-Mastcrs— Mr. Ewing: Wasiinaron, April 15, 1849. F. F. Storer Las been appointed Postmaster at Sace, Maine. and Willkam Jackson at Syracuse, N. ¥. ‘The Hon, Thomas Ewing, Seetvtary of the Department of the Interior, leaves here to-mimvow morning, to pay a flying visit to Lancaster, Ohio, his former piace of residence, and to bring his famtly to the seat of goveru- ment, § The Wenther ut Baltimore—*ire, Ge.’ Bactimonn, Ape 15: 1849, The weather here has been so cold that considerable ice has formed, and great fears are eutertadned: tliat fruit, &o., will sustain serious injury. ‘The house of Naney Thomas, in Clay street, was de. stroyed by fire last night. ‘The Southern Mail has just arrived, but dos: not bring any news of importance, eHigence Meraimim Jockry Cuum Ra ‘The spring meeting. of the Metairie Jockey Club commenced yesterday wit! two capital races, both at two mil ata, ‘The weather’ was as mild as summer, and delightfully pleasant, ands the attendance upon the races was unusually large for the firet day of a mg. During the night of Tues- day it had rained heavily, whieh rendered the course slippery and muddy ; otherwise we should have some time to record that would haye recalled the * spring- bourd.”” Tho first raco was a sweepstakes for three year olds, to which there were eight subscribers at $1,000 cach, $300 forfeit, Five paid forfeit, only Rigndoon, ‘femptation, and Voucher, coming to the Cxpt. Minor's Voucher had decidly the call in the betting, and his performance justified the idence of his friends. We are constrained by our limits to make short work with the race. ‘Tho threo went off together in the first heat, and for half a mile no advantage was gained by either, "Finding the other two both disposed to run for the heat, Riga- doon declined the contest at the presont stage of the game. und Voucher and Temptation made a beautiful struggle for it by themselves. ‘The issue was watched with breathless eagerness, and was doubtful nearly to the finish. ‘The filly, however, had tho foot of the colt, and won by nearly two lengths in four minutes an halfa second. It was a beautiful heat, made exciting not only by the closeness of the contest, but by the value of the stake and the heavy betting. ‘Temptation’s friends were now very sweet upon her, and offered 100 to 80 frecly that she won the money. . In the second heat she mado play from the start, but with Voucher close upon her. He passed her during the first mile, but she regained her position before the end of it. and came down the home stretch in front, and finished this mile in 1:56. the quickest run daring the day. Voucher drove after her into the seeond mile, and in a quarter of a mile from the stand gave her #) go-by, and came home a winner in 4:11, Rigadoon being second, a iG The owner of Temptation being satisfled that her chance for the money was now gone, withdrew her from the contest, leaving Rigadoon to contend for the rich stake with the fortunate colt. ‘The issue was too clear to justify betting. save in one way, Voucher had it all his own Way in the third heat, which he won in.4:1434, the first mile being run in two minutes exactly. For the second race Doubloon, Buena Vista, and & Thornhill gelding were the entries, In town Buena Vista was clearly the favorite with the public. but among the men of the ring upon the field, Doubloon had the call at 160 to 75 upon him, ‘The first heat of the race appeared rather interesting, Buena Vista and Doubloon changing places several times, but the colt outfooted her and won in 4:0135. ‘Tho second heat he won in the same time. ‘The following is the record of the day's sport a Weoxespar, April 4.—Sweepstakes for 8 yea olds.— Eight subscribers at $1,000 each; forfeit’ $300. Two mile heats. Capt, W. J. Miner's b,c. Voucher, by Wagner, out of imp. Britannia. ...... 0c... eee 1 Mersrs, Carmal & Wells's ch. ¢. Rigadoon, by imp. Glencoe, out of Fandango, ry pon 22 Ig. Szymanski’s ch. f. Temptation. Timo, 4:001;—4:11%. Samp, Day.—Second Race. ‘Two mile heats, Ig. Szymanski’s ch. ©. Doubloon, by imp. Mar- grave, out of Picayune.3 y. 0... .6...-c0005 LD D. F. Kenner’s ch, f, Buena Visia. by imp. Gien- (—4asiZ, roprietor's Purse, $200.— coe, dam by imp. Leviathan, 4 y.0....+.... 2 2 Kirkland Harrison's ch. g. by ‘Thornhill, dam by Saladin, 3 y.0....., BR RR ier Timo, 4:01 New Orleans Picayune, April 5. Tur Lars Fire at Ann Harnor, Micwi@ax.— The following list of sufferers by the late fire at Ann Harbor, Mich, is given in the Detroit Free Press of the 7th inst:— E.G. Wildt. two dwellings and grocery store; M. Bindskoff. merchant; G. Gudtku eA RA shop; A. Norton. chair shop; J. D Irish, tailor shop; J. V. Leo- nard. shoe shop; O. M. Martin, eabinet hop; C Bliss, jeweller; C, Kingsley, tailor; E. H. & L. W.' Spalding, hat store; L. Mills. tailor; D’S. Hickox. tin shop; E. T. Williams, stove dealer; D. W. Bliss, grocery store and bakery; G. Grenville druggist; J. R. Wilcoxson. jewel- er; M. Champion, merchant tailor; J. Van Voorhies, grocer and butcher; Mr. Shean, merehant tailor; J. 2. Lewis, grocery and bilhard row W. brown. bar. ber; J.C, Harrington. paint shop; J. O'Hara, grocery and bowling saloon; T, Guilshanon. grocery; J. Kemp, butcher; W. Wagoner, merchant tailor; J. Volinnd, saddler; Wm. O'Hara, merchant tailor; C. Brewill. gro- cery and bowling saloon; G. Robinson, saddlor; 8. Cook, tavern keeper, ‘The dwelling house of Mr. ‘I, Gullsha- non was torn down, by which tho flames were arrested, ‘The court house and register’s office were repeatedly on fire, Entire loss $20,000. Insurance, as far ad known, $1,300. To the Public. We shall issue, as usual, a Herald double sheet to- morrow morning. Advertisers will please bear this in mind, and send in their favors in time for insertion. It must be recollected that the price of advertising in the double sheet, is fifty per cent less than that chargod in the single sheet, and that wo offer oxtraordinary ia- ducements to people to make their business known te the public. Advertisements received till 9 o'clock this evening. Malls for Europe, The mail steamship Niagara, Captain Ryrie, will leave Boston on Wednesday, for Halifax and Liverpool. Her letter-bags will close in this city at half-past 3 o'clock The Weekly Herald, for cireula- tion in Europe, will be ready at 12 o'clock. Single copies, sixpence; annual subscription, $4--to include the postage. to-morrow afternoon. News for California, ‘The mail steamship Faleon, Captain Thompson, wilt leave this port on ‘Thursday next, for Chagres, with the mails for California. The double sheet Herald, of that morning will contain the latest news from all parts of the world, together with a complete list of the vessels that have sailed for the golden region of the West since the discovery of the mines. ony. Marriage, Phrenologically and Ph: gically considered, will be the subject of Mr, Fowler’ this evening, at Clinton Hall. at 7}, o'clock. The of this lecture always secures a full attendance, 10 cents, Single copies two cen 6 the moat perfect « oe sinallest poxsibl A. 8d SAUNDERS, 1 ond 37 Broadway. English Three Ply and Ingrain Ca ing.—Thir'y thousand dollars’ worth, at lest than action At tho cheapest carpet establishment in the U. dea Ga Bowery, HIRAM ANDER: . Those about pare chasing will find it t erest to visit the ware room and secure to themselv. q ning useful ards all of which are warranted. adway, corner of Liberty street, their in ab ‘# Hair Restorative now been r ten years, wud is sill applied on the original No charge until snecessful. It is also sold for ho ply it themselves. Office 193 terms. benefit of those who would Broadway, 2d floor, over Milhau, druggi Wigs and Toupecs -Batcheior's Wig Manu= factory, at No.4 Wall street, is, we believe, the oy tho ity where the Wig business in carried om waclutosts oe All know thas. practicn mal H Wigs obtained a silver Med etitate. jarke, 116 William street, Fashion= 1 have received my apring gow Coats, to measure, from Silt to SH; wether yase 18 to $22; other J have; also, a choles adsortment of aki V buy all my goods for public better than otha COMMBRCIAL APPAIBS, MONEY MARKET. Sunday, April 15—6 P, M, ‘The past week has been one of considerable oxcite- ment in the etock market, without producing mach alteration in the position of prices, or of the bears and bulls. ‘The moncy market remains in such a state ag to preclude all possibility of an improvement in faney stocks, until a change is experienced in the supply of capital, So long as moncy is worth ten and twelve per cent per annum in the street. and the best business poper in the city sells freely at theso rates, fancy atoeks cannot be otherwise than depressed, and, under the eir- cumstances, It must bo admitted, prices are excveding- ly well maintained, Holders of stocks generally have had up-hill work for the past month; but those whe havo been eatistied with «mall profits, and have realised she advance since the first of April, have no cause te complain; Prices now current are about the same ag thore ruling the last of March; but, in the meantime, there has been an advance of three and four per cent., wich, considering tho scarcity of money, was a great rise, ‘The two great ape Hive partics have had, however, very little the Advantage of each other, withia ee