The New York Herald Newspaper, April 18, 1849, Page 1

i i 5 a NO. 5430. Highly int from Canada. Our Canadian Cerrespondence. Mowrreat, 18th April, 1849. ‘The Progress of Revolution—Report of the League— Growth of Desire for Annexation, §c. “There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, if taken at the flow, may lead on to fortune,”—with Ratione, as men. A prospect of attaining to a height of greatmess and prosperity, such as the people of €anada heretofore never so much as dreamed of, is now suddenly and unexpectedly opened to them. Years might have rolled on their course, without such an opportunity offering itself, but for the suicidal act of the Ministry of the day, in bringing ina bill to reward their trusty and devoted follow- ers, the rebels of 1837 and 38, at the expense of the loyalists. ‘The eeparation of these colenies from the mother @ountry has always been looked forward to as cer- tain, by the English and Canadian politicians, al- h as they supposed, yet distant. They have since suddenly found it to be nearer at hand than they had ‘calculated for. The British Ministry have always stated that the Canadas had only to ask for this separation, and it would be immediate- ly granted. England will soon have an opportunity of woleging her pag: boasted magnanimity.. The eo forming 0! ritish American League” in this city, and calling ef a “National Convention,” is the first step towards the great drama, ere long to be enacted on the Canadian stage. I mentioned in my last letter, that at the late meeting held at Orr’s Hotel, in this city, for the purpose ef forming ‘The League,” it had unanimously been determined to ‘open subscription books in the various places of public resort, for the purpose of receiving the names of those desiring to become members of it. A week has yet scarcely elapsed since they were ‘Sened and I have already calculated upwards of names, good and true; amongst whieh are to be found men of standing, wealth, and influence in athe community, seta The pr ece of the association is supposed by the public to befor the protection of British rights and interests. Soitis. But by a few it is well known to be the “ organization” of the British portion of the population eaege the French. Nothing con- nected with it has as yet been Bethel made known, save to those persons likely to Wibente members of it. A second meeting is to be held on ‘Wedneeday evening next, when all who have paid their subscription, which is merely a nominal one of fifty cents, will be notified to attend. Every member, upon signing is provided with a ticket, and registers his name and place of residence. | At the next meeting the constitution of the society will be made’ known to its members. It is aleo determined to propose, that, for the pur- pose of spreading the influence and principles of the “league,” active and intelligent men of the paity be sent to the various cities, towns, and counties throughout the province, to aesist in forming associate branches. Sufficient funds have already been raised for the purpose. I may as well mention that there are several wealthy, influential Americans on the roll of the “league.” The ities bable acts of the “convention,” when called is much warmly discussed. Up to within a few days the Orangemen held aloof, from reports that it is solely for annexation purposes that it was form- eed, but are new ually coming forward. | It is easily to be seen what the result of the meeting of the convention will end in. _Any idea that may be for the resuecitating of our trade will be weighed ; and the question ‘* wnat are we to e England give us?” deeply and search- investigated. It will result in the fact, that there is nothing she can give will raise us again to rity on a par with the United States.— There is one, and which is generally admitted t be the only one, that will do it—annexation. predict, and my views of the matter are those of the great ly of merchants and influen- tial men here, that the “convention” | will end in requesting separation from Great Britain, mye to - —— ery a will re- main to be seen whether nd. wil tit eably. I think she will, for she is well nware it would to refuse it, Tidings have been “received kville, of the spontaneous for- mation of a league similar to the one lately estab- ished in Montreal. [have procured a copy of the report of the meet- ing, and here insert it :— WIGHLY IMPORTANT MEETING—THE FIRST STEP. ‘That the British party in Canada have been lost by their own senseless divisions and sheer want of energy, bas pam de an gn Tee recent conduct i. the present ermment loweve! mn #0 out- olearer that the most letha: have been urred up to action, and it seems now to be the feelin, Of all, that, at whatever risk or consequence, an en must be put, and that immediately, to the existing of tings The measures introduced by ministers, and the sentiments expressed by them in their places, have roused the British lion, and men who three months ago, could not be moved, now openly declare, that the times are more than portentous, and that the present state of things cannot be longer endured. This feeling, now #0 prevalent, led toa meeting of the conservatives of this town, on last Wednesday evening, at Mr. Beach’s Inn. The meeting was prosided over by George Crawford, Esq., and Mr. Bacon, one of the town counsellors for the West Ward, acted as secrotary. ‘The meeting was so very numerously attended, that it was not without difficulty that accommodation could be procured in Mr. Beach's large room. The vast assembly present was very ably addressed by several ntlemen, and it was not tillalate hour that an ad- journment was announced. In fact, the hearts of tho ‘whole assembly seemed to be engaged in the cause, and man looked at his fellow as if an important crisis ‘was fast approaehing. The chief speakers at the mect- ing were Paul Glasford, George Crawford, D. B. O. Ferd, R F. Steele, Ormond Jones, William Parkin, Sidney Jones, Sanderson, and Ogle R. Gowan, Esqrs. ‘All the pone seemed to trace up the present un- happy state of the country, to French domination. tions of # gencral confederation of the North American Colonics—of a dissolution of the Legislative Union—of annexation—and of protection—were all dis- cussed; and with a zeal and ability that would have done credit to any assembly of freemen. After a very lengthened discussion, it was unanimously resolved :— That a committee of five gentlemen be now chosen to draft resolutions ; that the meeting «tand adjourned to next Saturilay, to receive their report, and that the fol- lowing gentlemen compose the committee: Messrs. D. B. O. Ford, Ormond Jones, John Crawford, Thomas Mair, and Ogle R. Gowan, Esquires. On Saturday, the meeting again assembled, pursuant to adjournment, Sidney Jones, Esq., was called to the Chair, and W. B. McLean, Eeq., Barrister, was ,chosen secretary. Mr, ‘Thomas Mair, from the committee appointed at the last meeting, presented a report, which was read, as foliows:— REronT. Fhe Committee appointed at the meeting held on ‘Wednesday evening, of which George Crawford, Esq., was chairman, have attentively considered the highly important questions then discussed, and have, after much reflection, agreed to the following resolutions, which, with great respect, they submit for your con- sideration and adoption, They further recommend that the same be printed, and circulated as extensively a8 sibly, and that ail their fellow subjects be invited Renrtile to co-operate in this great work of Anglifica- tion, which your committe view as the only mode at present practicable, by which these beautiful and i portant appendages.of the British empire ean be pre- vented from falling Into the hands of the neighboring republic, as they find @ general feeling pervading al rauke and classes of the people, to rid themselves of the domination which so injuriously affects the general in- ‘tere: ts of the country. 1. Resolved, That this meeting view with regret the resent deplorable state of the deeply in debt, its revenue declining, its expenses increasing, its business energy drooping, and a large and influen- tial portion of its Inhabitants in a state of the bitterest excitement and agitation. 2. Resolved. That the present state of the public mind cannot be suffered to continue, without serious injury to all interests in the Province, nor without placing in direet peril our connexion with the parent tate. \t 3. Resolved, That though this meeting desires to abstain from reflections upon any of the partics hitherto existing in the lrovince, still it’ believes that the time has arrived, when a bold and determined and undying effort should be made to put an end to the contentions which are now distracting the country, injuriously af- foeting its business men, foreing its laboring population to seck a home in other countries, and pushing large elasees of its once loyal and contented people into a vortex of furious discontent, 4. Resolved, That this mecting has seen with regret that both of the great political parties in Upper Cana- da’ haye courted the favor of the united French party im the sister Province, and that the great interests of the country have been shamefully bartered away on various uccarions, in order to got the support of the French Canadian people, who, frem their compact and united action, can at any moment control the destinies of the whole colony. and compel either of the politieal partics in Upper Canada to come to such terms as they may please to dictate, or to resign al) share and infiuence in the administration of the public affairs of the country b. Resolved, Thatin she opinion of this meeting, one of the greatert evils of Cosaada is the operation of foreign laws, a foreign language, and foreign customs in a large portion of the province ; ¢y whielr laws, Innguage aud eustems. 4 vast mmount of expenses are entared upon pital, enter) xive, and improvement are shut oyt—and one portion of the people kept banded together ar a compact. a separate since, controlling both parties, into whieh the remainder of the populabon is divided, aud entaling general ijury wpom aid 6. Keroiyed, J hat, appressed with (he argent acees sity of anglifying the whole eountry, this meeting ledges itself to use all eonstitu means within its power to root out and to banish forever all distine- tions of language and race, and by raising the French Canadian to the level of a Briton, to plaee the whole of United Canada under one system of laws, and to establish one language only, us the of the Legislature, of the law courts, and of the public schools. 7. Resolved, That in @ financial, commercial and agricultural point of view, the anglifieation of Canada is most important to its future progress, welfare and content ; and that in point of economy, the double sets of officers, such as two Attornios General, two So- licitors General, two Adjutants General, two Commis- sioners of Public Works, double sets of books, recorda, and official documents of all kinds, double sets of clerks and translators, double potion of all legisiative and executive proceedings, of all parliamentary and official notices, and of all laws, &. &o. &e., would be done away with, and the time and money now, not only use- lesaly, but micchievously, squandered, in keeping up “u separate nationality,” would be saved, the people united in one language, and under the one system of laws: and the country opened to progress and improve- ment. 8. Rosolved, That with a view to carry out objects embraced im the preceding resolutions, a society be now formed, to be called the “Brockville British American Arsociation,”’ for the Anglifying of Canada, 9. Resolved, That every male inhabitant of the town shall be eligible to become @ member of the association, upon being spprared of by a majority of the committee, 10. Resolved, That the society will use no other means than such as are constitutional and loyal, to carry out its objects, and heartily desires and invites the co-operation of all good men, of all political parti 11. Resolved, That the offisers of the society shall be a president, three vice presidents, a seeretar; surer, and a committee of seven members, to by the members present at each annual meeting, to be held on the ninth day of February in every year, (the ennive: of the cession ef Canada to Great Britain.) 12. Resolved, That the wagging | be the officers of the society for the present year, and that they be fully em- Powered to take such steps from time to time as to them ma; r desirable, to carry out the objects embraced ii foregoing resolutiens, and especially in the formation of branch societies throughout the Province, and in the organization ofa Parent Assosia- tion at the seat of government. ‘The resolutions were read at length by Mr. Mair, and upon the ehairman putting the questions separate! upon each, a long and vei Ne aipcugiion aatna: ‘The greater part of them were adopted unanimously, but some amendments were proposed, by Mr. Steele, Dr. Reynolds and Mr. Ormond Jones; by the first named gentleman, in favor ofa conservative union, without reference to the Freneh; and by the two last named fontiemen, in favor of a repeal of the Legislative Union. he amendments being only supported y their propo- sers and seconders, the original resolutions were put and carried. The following officers were then elested for the present year:— D. B. O, Foun, President. Pavt Grassroxp, } Vice Presidents. Jon» Crawrorp, Roment Peper, Tuomas Main, Secretary, ‘Tuomas Weveren, Treasurer. Onmonp Jowze, Groner Crawronn, Rossar Herv Committee. Ocrz R. Gowax, J ‘The officers and committee meet to-merrow, (Wed- evening, at half-past 7 o'clock, to transactsuch before them. ep as the most important that has been taken in the Canadas fer many a long day. The foundation is now laid fer union and aetion—the platform is broad enough to contain all—and we hope no eity, town, or township in the Province, will be long without its branch of the “British Pe Assool tion.” Men of Canada, go towork! 0: ! orga: ii organize!!! Men of Montreal—Britons of the Canadiam metropolis—to your honor and discretion is confided the formation of the Parent Association—don’t disappoint those who confidein your integrity. Geto work promptly—let the fire of our guns be responded to by the sound of your artillery. Men of Toronto and Kingston, Britons of Hamilton and Bytown, Bp uP, to your duty! There can no longer be any “halting tween two opinions’’--those that are not for us, ageinst us; push ahead then, and remember England's assured motto, “Dieu et mon droit.” | The receipt of this report fell like a thunder-clap upon the ears of the ministry. It has infused still greater energy into the people of Montreal, and “the work goes merrily on.” . J. In the,House of Assembly, last night, the minis- try sustained a most signal and unexpected defeat. e tariff, introduced by Mr. Hincks, and so warmly discussed throughout the plead a was k: id r eomplete! both in and details, and scattered to the four winds of heaven. In re- lation to this defeat, the Gazette says :— “ About twelve o'clock lest evening, the House pre- sented a very curious speetacie. The question of the tariff, it will be remembered, had been discussed for three nights in Committee, and pretty extensively de- bated too by both sides of the House. The ministry, in as evident a quandary as the hen which saw her brood of young ducks running helter skelter into the water, sat still, unable to account for the backsliding of their friends, or to saya ryllable in opposition to the flood of objections with whieh their great measure was assniled,”? 1 The Legislature have also passed the resolutions lately introduced by the government, ete, the security of the Province for the Bey eatc the interest on the stocks of various railroads, espe- cially the Quebec and Halifax one. In answer to an inquiry from Mr. Allan McNabb, Mr. Baldwin stated the report.of the Penitentary Commission would be laid before the House in a few days. During the railway debate, Mr. Lafon- taine made a speech, through which, mirror like, was reflected his “annexation principles.” Let the ministry resign to-morrow, and the roar from the radical party for “‘ annexation” will be louder than any yet heard. There is some patriotic prin- ciple in the British party desiring to join the States. They do so because it is the only measure that will save the country; but the radicals would striye to accomplish it from mere grasping and selfish motives. i The Pilot, of this morning, has a long article, based on the remarks of a late number of the Lon- don, Times, which sneers at the efforts of British ministry to oppose the bill, and hopes that after the perusal of the leader of that sapient journal, he will no longer withhold his assent from the i. ‘The papers from the West, to-day, were again all alive with attacks and discussions relative to the ministerial measures. The Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad Company’s ferry steamers, be- tween this city and La Prairie, commenced their usual trips to-day, so that the navigation is now uninterrupted between New York and Montreal. | In business, there is not much doing yet; Ws in a few days we shall be all activity. Movements for California, NEW YORK. Satine oF THE Sreamsuie Crescent Crry.— The beautiful steamship Crescent City, Captain Stoddard, took her departure yesterday, about one o'clock, for Chagres; and, as usual, a large crowd were in attendance to witness the animating scene. She took out upwards of $150,000 in small change. Among Uo pe ers will be perceived the names of Capt. Baily and Lieut. Budd—the former gen- tleman is to take command of the steamship Pana- ma, and the latter is to take charge of the Califor- nia. It will be seen by the following list, that she has a large number of passengers :— In the steamship Crescent City, for Chagres—M. Kenyon, J. Gifford, A. R. Perry, C. Butler, 8, Taber, A. Hall, J. Thompson, J. Magill, J. Satterlee, Dr. C. Parry, E. Hurburt, J. Northrop, R.D, Foy, G. Billsqu Morrison, D. 8, Pearson, G. C. Potter, H. Charles, Mr. Gilman, M. Phelan, W. Shannon, Dr. A. G. Osborne, Dr. Mekes, Dr. Hawkhurst, D. C, Broderick, William Me- Kibbin, Mr. Green, G, Rowland, J. Taite, M. L. Mott, Mr, Wilkes, K, 8. White, G.'A. R. Leonard, D. B. Crockett, De Witt Clinton, F, Fitzgerald, L. Warren, J. Lord, Mr. and Mrs, Dewitt, Major R. Allen, U.S.A., and lady, J. A. Jarves, B. T. Stark, H. H. Jones, H. Starr Capt, C.J. Sprague, Major H. Leonard, U.8.A., T. C. Clark, H.C. Seymour, J. Benjamin, W. D. Niles, Lieut. Maynard, Capt, Baily, Dr.C, F, Winslow, Mr, Gridley,P. Tyson, Major Vinton, Quarter Master U.S.A. J. B. Vinton, G. ©, Banford, E. B. Fitzgerald, 8. Delicker, J.8. Hagar, A. Z, Lawton, E. W. Leonard, M. G. Leo- nard, M. B, Almy, Br. J. P. Leonard, W. ©. Kibbe, W. H, West, T. Crocker, E. 1, Velsor, W. Jennings, H. K. Warren, T. A, Sherwood, Jr., W. 8. Sherwood, J. H Davis, R. 8. Davis, C, Pardu, B. Sill, J. Sill, R. Sykes, J. Andrews, A. R. Griffen, J: G. Stone, E. Fairshild, 8. Williams, F. Green, J. Kirk, J. Kenyon, H. H. Curtis, J. Kelly, P. D. Mickel, W. Mickel, E. Walter, P. Burke, W. Van Houghton, ©. Brown, P. Mason, J. Harding, Mr Bennett, 8 Hodgeboom, J. Silvina, J. Cadet, M Schermerhorn, J. W. MeKea, ©. A, Cook, J. A. Law- rence, C. Carpenter, H. Buek, J, Horseley, J, Martin Hempstead, H. Bishop, A. Hall,*M. Clark, A. Buck, W Trim, F. Baker, J. N. Clements, Carpenter, EL. H. E. Blakeley, C. Stone, Jr., R rt H. Brown, J. et: W. Brown, © jer, J M. Ruseell, E. Homer, M, Russell, J, N. Dodge, H. W. Sleeper, A. Atwill, L. L. Hemenway, EF, Cochran, J. Wheaton, A. 8. Wheaton, Mr. Harding, Mr. nd Lieut, Budd who goes out to take charge r Californig—Total, 144 x Ror.—A letter has been received from E. Crowell, written to his fathar, David Crowell, Perth Amboy ; when written, thirteen days out, in lat. 27, lon. 44 20, all well. She had experienced a severe gale of wind, had prospect of a speedy pas- sage, and would stop two days at Rio Janeiro. Awoturn Canat * Srrie.’—The laborers on the canal between Buflalo and Black Rock, who created much cMsturbance last winter, are now on another strike for ‘ten hours per day,” or higher wages. We agree with a eotemporary, the men who toil for more thao ten hours a day, ought to be we Jlpaid for it, FIRST ANNUAL DINNER or THE American Dramatic Fund Association, aT THE ASTOR HOUSE, LAST EVENING. The first annual dinner of that very meritorious incorporation, the American Dramatic Fund Asse- ciation, was given at the Astor House last evening. All the arrangements were judicious and liberal, reflecting credit on the gentlemen to whose hands they had been entrusted. The entertainment was characterized by the usual well known elegance, abundanoe, and admirable good order which dis- tinguish the munificent hosts of the Astor House. The musical part of the entertainment was under the management of Mr. Geo. Loder, and was con- ducted with the finest taste and most distinguished ability. About two hundred gentlemen sat down at the tables. The chair was occupied by D. C. Coupa, Esq., Prosi- dent of the Manhattan Gas Company. Amongst the Invited guests who occupied the seats at the principa’ table, we observed Brigadier General Morris, of the let Division of the New York State Militia; Col. Ward Judge Advoe ‘ol. Stebbins, of tho 12th Regt. N. Y. State Militia; Captain Castle, of the Scottish Guard; Philip Hone, Eeq., the recently appointed Naval Office of this Port; M. M. Noah, Esq., Thos. H. Hamblin, Esq., Professor Hows, the author of the “unexceptionable Shakespeare,” and Mr. Ryder, of West Point. At the head of the eentre table, the rosy, benignant face of R. W. Blake, Esq., the indefatigable manager of the Broadway theatre, was seen shining in the centre of a brilliant coterie of distinguished and liberal pa- trons and supporters of the drama, amongst whom we noticed Mr. Quartermaster Rogers, Counsellor Brady, and Doctor Powell, the celebrated oculist. All along the tables might have been seen many more of the most distinguished of the New York savang and literati, emi- nent in many departments of “science” and professional Sgkill,” together with almost all the eminent trage- dians, eomedians, vocalists, and dramatists of thisgreat metropolis, not forgetting sundry eminent practition- ere at “the bar.”? ‘The deeora tions of the room, which were, we bsileve, under the superintendence of the classic taste of Mr. John Smith, late of the Park theatre, were in unexcep- Honable taste. Immediately behind the chairman, had been placed the famous “statey”’ of Shai . which, till lately, oceupied the niche in front of “ Old Drury,” and which bad been nicely whitewashed “for this night ie "The Cwarauax pronounced « brief Shaksperien ed themselves with them. After thi Se petLig we ant wea the em, After this agreeable prologue, and when the cloth had been removed en The Cvainman rose and said :—Custom has made it the duty of the presiding officer, at the annive festivals of the benevolent societies of this city, to pre- face the regular and ect toasts of the evening, by an address appropriate to, the eecaston, "ferthy the objects of the institution who it may happen to be, calling the attention of the audience to its inte- rests,and urging its objects and its usefulness. This part Of the duty of my situation 1 am happily relieved rom, by the kind consideration of the members of our festival; I can, therefore, depart from an established custom without any neglect of dnty; and you, I trust, will agree with me, that, for once at least, it will be a custom as much honored in the breach as in tho ob- servance. (Applause.) But to the members of the Dramatic Fund Association, I beg leave to sayyin the language of the learred and venerable Dogberry, “I would have conference with you that deserves you nearly.” "(Laughter and spplsure) Our friends must excuse my tediousness, while I take advantage of this the firet opportunity of your being assembled together, to offer you my grat auks for the honor eonferred, by being selected ax the President of your association. Be assured that, although I aecepted the situation with great doubt of my being able to promote the interests and objects of the institution, it was not from want of sympathy with ite benevolent and useful purposes, or ‘om a want of a full appreeiation of its value to he pro- fession and the public, It will be to me a gratification if, in return for the honor you have conferred upon me, and for this evidence of your confidence and regard, Tecan, by any effort of mine, contribute to establish, to encourage, and to support the American Dramatic Fund Association. (Appleuse.) Gentlemen, please fill up for the firet regular toas “ The President of the United States.” (Drank with enthusiestie applause, Musie—Hail Columbia, At this moment, @ beautiful woman, who stood among the group of ladies in the recess behind the chairman's seat, pulled aside one of the light marlin eurtains which ‘hung from the ceiling, and, flapping inst one of the chandeliers, in a moment it was in ablaze. With great prerenee of mind, one of the wait- ers pulled down the eurtain and extinguished it im- mediately, The other curtains were then also pulled down, thus revealing, in all their loveliness, the eharm- ing erowd of spectators, whose sudden appearance was the signal fore loud burst of genuine admiration and applause. ‘Then came the second toast— “The Army and Navy of the United States.” Drank with loud applause. Hardly had the fine musie of the band died away, when the Chairman, with alarming rapivity, called on the company to fill for the next toast. “The City,of New York.” “Loud applause. Then came the fourth regular toast— “The Drama.” Nine times nine. Mr. Hamntin rose to respond to this toast, and was greeted with long and enthusiastic applause. He sald:— Having becn nineteen years before this community @ manager of one of the largest, and now, he believed, the oldest theatre in the city, he felt it to be his duty to respond to the last toast, He was delighted, too, to have #0 favorable an opportunity to express himself as the present occasion; for before him he saw gentlemen of ihe highest stonding and respectability, whom we know bave on many occasions exerted their influence in support of the drama, And with such influence, what may we not hope for the cause of the drama? | am delighted, said he, to have this opportunity of say- ing a few words, on the first anniversary dinner for the benefit of the ‘American Dramatic Fund Association, (Enthusiastic applaus.) For thirty-two years past [ have been before the public, and I would in all candor ray, that I never was more embarrassed in my life than Tam on the present occasion, to find words with which to express what I feel. Yet'l have one great consola- tion on this occasion; for | have long yearned for, and long prayed for, the establishment of a dramatic fund in this glorious land of the free and home of the brave, (Loud applause.) And now, gentlemen, said he, in reference to the drama, It has been asserted by many persons, and by some influential news- papers, that the drama is dead, I did not think #0; but that it has been in a rapid decline for a number 0 years past, 1 will freely admit But what have been the causes of this decline? With the permission of the company | will mention one, and | think the principal one, of them, and that is the starring system. (Great ap- plause.) Yes, for a number of years past it bas been the custom to invite an audience to see some great actor, instend of the play, (applause and laughter, and all parts of the play have been disregarded, except that which the bright particular star of the evening was to perform. (Applause.) Again, in a great many instances the star would earry off with him one half of the net receipts of the night, leaving the other haif to be di- vided between the manager, the actors and the other classes of persons attached to the drama, ‘There are in large and well regulated theatres, upwards of one hun- | dred persons employed, all of whom have to be paid; hence, if «young man or young woman is desirous of at- taining the position of a star, as von as they are capa- ble of taking a second rate part they elaim to be an- nounced an in order to get the privileges of a star. son for the decline of the drama i Anothe: that the attention of the public is too much directed to | what are callcé the agh- o ter.) It has become m . furhich what was not at all expected a quart tury ago, Fi nee, the audiences of day require real drapery, laughter.) real fire, and vari- ous other (Laughter.) Now, gentlemen, anid it i« as mu thunderand lightning. (‘T ter.) This you know we cannot have he said he would eubmit, therefore, w 1 not be better togo back to the times w to good actors with proper scenery. t theatre to witness xhibitions of chairs, sofas, carpets pplawse.) ular toast Ma, i from the foot of the table, and the ¢ hoing the eall, after ny, Yelnetant, amorous delay, the old gentleman rove to respond to the toast. thanked the company. if the name of all the pres: 1 # was the play itself, the oritie who eat imp prompter’s whistle, and oft hairman r 4 of ale, (Lengthened apy tion of the press, player and h the keenest interest, (Apy the dramatic profession i itiative in the establiamn who rat before the © imagine the pain, trouble, and dirtres tain, Many & man who, in regal robes, went throu with dignity and epirit. w 1! He held that the players regarded as infants in the eye of the law, fe ide, as orphans unable take car (Lengthened appiaase,) related an interesting + te of Mr, and Mrs, Joho Foote, of the Park ‘Theat he met them at the Alnig A oure—eld. rted by th Jolin Foor? was a ptieman; and yet he wae left bo Mt and perha;s to die, for an ipetitution or the rev f of indigenes and des Ife | actors. (Loud and enthusiastic spplanse.) He Roped that the friends of the association would endea- vor to make an impression by their donations gladdening to the hearts of all present. He believed that he and his venerable friend: Mr. Hone, were the only persons present who remembered the old York company who played in the John street Theatre. No subsequent company possessed greater talent than that eompany. All of them were “ stars,”’ and yet none re- eeived more than forty dollars a week. He had never heard of an actor who had died rich. They had spent their time in amusing the public, but had not been able to take care of themselves; hence the necessity for ap- pointing “ guardians” for them (laughter), and he was find that they had got such wise and Nberal guardians, Loud applause.) The Cuainaan then rose and said that he hoped the next toast would be received with an enthusiasm wor- thy of the object of the festival. He would give : “The Ameriean Dramatic Fund Association.”? Drank with great enthusiasm. Mr. Counsellor Brapy responded. He said that they had arrived at a very early period in the enjoyments of the evening, and yet many good things had been said. That was not remarkable, because on such an oc- casion good things, of necessity, must be said, and con- suined. too, Good things had been said, even in halls of legislation. (Laughter.) At the last session, one good thing was said by a distinguished legislator, who, when interrupted, sald—““Be short; for God's eake, be short.” (Laughter and applause.) Borrowing the lai 0 of his friend Bunsby, at the head of that table, (Mr. Brougham.) he would say that the “meaning of that observation depended on the application thereof.” (Renewed laughter.) He was about to appeal to the pockets rather than the intellects, of the campany, and therefore no doubt they would feel in- clined to hope that he would “be short.” With great admiration for his friend Major Noah, he begged to dif- fer from him in the opinion that the days of good act- ing in New York had gone for ever. (Laughter and ap- pluase,) Certainly, if that were true, he did not know what was to become of all the learned professions. (Laughter.) He was much gratified in being there, and nothing less than an engagement of marriage, a thii by no means probable in his case, (laughter) eoul have kept him away ! (Cheers.) It was the first public occasion on which the actors and the members of other industrial professions had met for a common purpose and actuated by acommon motive. (Cheers.) He thought that according to the amount of thelr intellect, actors had, heretofore, done but little for the promotion of the common interests of their profession. The nature of their avocations had kept them isolated, Such an in- stitution as that which they had met to sustain, would be of oxeential service in bringing the members of the dramatie profession into assoclation with the rest of the community, (Applause.) He sincerely hoped that that institution would render it impossible for the superan- nuated or unfortunate actor, to apprehend such @ calamity as entering a poor house, or being dependent on the cold charity of the world. (Applause) He eon cluded by an appeal to the company in behalf of the funds of the Association, and gave as a sentiment :— “Charles Lamb—let his gentle spirit move all heart to charity, for the relief of that profession that gave the world a Shakespeare.’ Drank standing and in solemn silence. The Caiman hare announced that the Stewards would proceed to collect the donations of the company. While the Stewards were thns engaged, Joux Brovenam, Esq., the Secretary, read the annual report of the Association, from which we extract the mate- rial portions :— Many attempts have hitherto been made to establish, upon & permanent basis, a fund for the relief of those members of the theatrical profession who might be in- capacitated, through the eircumstances of accident or infirmity, from pursuing their usual avocations, The example afforded by the great usefulness of similar as- sociations elsewhere, together with the increasing con- sciousness of the absolute necessity of some such fund here, have, from time to time, urged the members of the drama to make the endeavor; nor has it been from lack of energy on the part of the suggestors, or indif- ference upon that of the body of people interested, that those attempts have hitherto met with comparative failure, but rather that they had been made at periods of loeal distress, or of general commereial prostration, injurions to theatrical property, and, consequently, inimical to the ostablishing of a proteetive association, In every such endeavor the dramatic profession has to acknowledge the sealous co-operation, and most valuable assistance of the press. Year after year the attempt was renewed ; the accidents of ill success, not @ whit abating the exertions of those who wished to see a profession, eapable of commanding esteem and Feapeet, clevate itself. through the medium of its pro- fensors. But it was not yet the time, In the early part of the past year there was a recurrence of the periodi- cal struggle. Once more a few ardent advocates of the cause resumed their labor of love ; the profession be- came alive to the vast importance of « ebaritable After a number of prelimina constitution eo the intended ia tion were ently discussed and the first general mecting took place at the Astor House, on Thursday, March 2d, 1848. | There were, prosent— Merers. nit chairman; G. H. Barrett, F.C. Wemyss, T. 8. Hamblin, George Vandenhoff, George Andrews, George Faren, Charles Bass, M. W. Fleming, Wyse- man Marshall, William Champan, W. Dawson, John Povey, David Anderson, Henry Lynne, J. E. Shaw, F. 8.’ Chanfrau, J, Conover, H. P.’ Grattan, W. ‘W. Bellamy, W. ©. Clarke, J. H. Hall, W. Stevens W. Baker, J. Chubb, W. Bengough, John Brough- am. Mr. Murdock would have been present, but Was detained by severe sickness—sinee whieh time, there have been held twenty-five monthly and special meetings, at only two of which there was no quorum for the transaction of business. It having been considered necessary to give stability and importance to the Association, to obtain, if po sible, a special act of incorporation, Mr. M. W. Fle- ming was commissioned to proceed to Albany, with a petition to that effect, where he encountered much op- position from prejudice and misconception; but by per- severance and dexterity he overcame every obstacle, trjumphed over every opposition, and on the 10th of April, 1848, the American Dramatic Fund Association commenced its legalized existence. The Association has to acknowledge its obligations to Mesers, Brooks, Johnson, Floyd, Treadwell and Bush, of the then Senategland Messrs. Raymond, Brooks, Bowie, Myers and Walsh, of the then Assembly, for the vital assistance which they rendered on that oceasion. The rules, regulations and bye laws for the govern- ment of the Arsociation having been finally adopted, it was decided that the Treasurer and Secretary were to be the only ealaried offleers. The Treasurer and Secre- tary tendered their services gratuitously, which were accepted. Letters were written to the managers througheut the United States, soliciting their aid in establizhing fund, by appropriating a night for the benefit of t ‘Association, from whom answers were received promis- ing the assittance required. The several receipts and expenditw: tion, up to April 14, are as follows, vi meetings, wherein the 8 of the aseocia- De Total receipts for initiation fees and eubserip- tions and donations. ..... $909 75 Proceeds of first Dramatic Fund benefit. 1,478 50 pS DR eer are egy ISO a Gd Per Contna—Cr, Total amount of expenses to date Cash paid for eity «tock. . . Cash in Treasurer's hands. . $2,383 25 Mem.—In the expenses are reckoned the cost of the certificate of membership, seal, &c., $125, which, bring- ing in a revenues to the association, reduces the actual expense to $268, Officers and Members of the Association for the year ending April 10, 1849. Present, Davin C. Couper. ThusTErs, J. Proseott Hall, W.P. man, Thos. 8. Hamblin. Henry G. Stebbins, Jobn Mckeon, DIRECTORS. G. H, Barrett, y.M. Fleming, W. R. Blake, T. B o W. Marshall, G. Holland, J, B, Sha: 7. Hadaway, W. A. Vache, . Chanfran, | W. E. Burton, F.C. Wemyss, Treasurer, Jolin Povey. Secretary, John Brougham, | Dr. Vache, . Francis. Mr. Warren, Mr.E. Simpson, (life, Mr. Forbes, doner of $0) “Mr. H. Meech Mr. Rufus Weleh, Mr. I (annnalMr. Mr. C, Porter, Mr. ty, do Mr. N Ellis, Bir. W. Corby, | Mr. Rockwell, Mr, Jared W. Hell, Mr Bland, ir. Sol Smith, Mr. R. Thorne, Mr. N. Ludlow, Mr. Mr. Silsby, Mr. 8. A. Marshall, Mr. Mr. J. Owens. Bir. Robinson, Mr. Nichols, SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS, (Those marked with a star have eoutinued up to the pre- *G. Loder, w. brandon, s B, Anderton, Rengough , Imbb (dead), . Richardson, Burke, y. . Chapman, . 1. Grattan, , ; . Li *C. R. Thorne, J . R. Vineent, ow . B. Wright, rs. T. Price, a W oT Halaws oR. Ath Pit and . indaway, . Allen, *E. Woolf, *J. Winans, *J, Brandon, *W.H. Bellamy,§ *W. Tilton, LADIES. §. Hamblin @Mrsght, Timm, iret ©. Jo L. G. Kinloeb, ner, Mrs, Madivo Miss Mary Taylor, 2B. Horn, McKenna, Miss Celeste, Brougham, irs. G. Parren, Miss St. Clair, In all 164; of whieh 28 are officers of the association: 28 wre henorary members, and 100 are members; whieh (5 have paid up to the present time. JOHN BKOUGHAM, Seeretary. ‘Then came the roventh toast— "dhe World of Art and Seionee,”’ Fantwia on National Airs, by Mr. Richard Hoffman. ‘The Ciamman then rose and said, he regretied to | thore things which ¢! MORNING EDITION---WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1849. ony the stewards of the festival were disappointedin secing the gentlemen here who were announced tore- spond to three or four of the regular toasts. Prescott , Erq., Dr. John W. Francis, Theodore Sedgwick, Erq., and other gentlemen, were expected to attend; but some on account of severe indisposition, and some on account of urgent business engagements, could not attend. This was subject of regret, and they would All up the void “ well ag could be done ander the eir- eumstances, by givin jonal music, (A, 5 ‘Then came the ninth regular toast“ PPS) “ The Charitable Institutions of New York.” Mr. Joux M’Krom was called upon, and referred to the early formation of the Dramatic Fund Association, and regretted that the Legislature of his native State heeitated about granting an act of Incorporation to it. ‘They were ready and willing to incorporate all other Denevolent institutions, but when this association ap- plied to them there was a halt, Thanks, however, to the engacity and sound sense of the majority of that body, the act was eventually passed, He then referred to the other charitable institutions of New York, and hoped that the Dramatic Association would be allowed a place among them; and, in conclusion, paid a teibute to the merits and virtuos of Edwin Forreat, Esq. Mr. Coven, the president, during a temporary pause said that from the remarks which had been made, it might be eupposed that the Association was not on a firm foundation, He could, however, assure them that it was, and as an evidence of the favorable auspices under which it has commenced, he would say that the collections this evening amounted to upwards of five hundred dollars. This announcement was received with enthustestie applause, After a fow reflections on the genius of the immortal dramatist, the prosident proposed— “The memory of William Shakespeare.” Giee—* Thou soft flowing Avon.” Sung in moet ex- quisite style by Messrs. Loder, R. Burke, and othe Jon Van Buren, was loudly called for, and at length responded. aid he came on an express engagement that he was not to be called upon to apeak In fact, as the chairman knew, he aame here as had gone elsewhere, with fe “proviso.” (Great laugh- ter.) He could not decline to come, however, for he Was sure this association was founded for a most noble purporo—one that commended itself to the beart of every one, He could not, therefore, help taking an interest Sn it, and hence his appearance here this even- ing. Actors, he said, are proverbially improviden and we who witness their performances, know not ofte of their necessities. Often while the actor {s performin, a part that shakes his audience with laughter, his hea may be wrung with the most poignant anguish. It was worthy of New York to have such an association as this, and to foster it. He was about to conclude, but was requerted to say something in reference to the subject of the preceding toast, and, in accordance with the general wish, pronounced a pancgyric on Shaks- peare, Although it might appear arrogant in him to kpeak of war in presence of Hannibal (laughter), he begged leave to differ with his amiable friend (Mr. Hamblin), who said that the drama was deelining. It was true, to be sure, that aa that gentleman had said, the starring system—the “ milky way” of the theatrical firmament (laughter), and the want of real drapery, thunder and lightning, had been prejudicial; yet there were hopes of a better ‘That very night they had been fayored by ide omens of a brilliant future. He-begged to “Real Drapery and Real Fire—The modern improve- ments on the drop curtain, which reveal the beauty behind the scenes.”” This capital hit was received with the most enthu- siastic applause and roars of laughter, The toast was drank with nine cheers, and one cheer more. ‘Then came the last regular toast, to which the Chair- man Temarked the last spoken had made s0 felicitous « prelude: “The Ladies.” Drank with tremendous enthusiasm. “Here's @ health to all good Lasses.”’ The list of regular toasts having been finished, the yoluntary ones came in order. The first was proposed by Mr. Lockwood, who prefased it by a few appropriate remarks. “The health of Philip Hone, Esq.—The patron and friend of the drama, and of everything liberal, benevo- lent, and charitable.’? Drank with all the honors. Mr. Hone returned his sincere thanks. He did not know how to exprees himeclf, but he acknowledged the soft impeachment that he was always delighted with the dramatic art. If he had not precluded himuelf by an inexorable law which he had laid down for himself, he would, with pleasure, descant on the extraordinary inspirations of Sbakspeare, and would also give his re- minircenoes of the actors of the last age, who, long be- fore this, have left this for another and a happier stage. Notwithstanding the prohibition, however, Mr. Hone delivered an Sipquent and able og on the genius and writings of Bhakspeare. He also spoke at some length of the Dramatic Fund Association, and hoped that it would meet with at least as much favor as simi- lar institutions do in the Old World. And why should it not be supported f men who have spent their life in contributing to the amusement and enlighten- ment of the public, shall they be furgotten, and allowed to go down tothe silent tomb, unregretted and uneared for? He concluded by saying, that the drama, proper regulatioss, waa the handmaid of morality; end that if it be not supported by the respectable portion of thecheimauaiiy, Wf #all descend. fala, tha; baasd of those re, will divert it from its proper sphere. He gave as a toast : “The Stage—A beautiful and fragvant garden, whieh, by bad management, may become a garden of noxious weeds.”? Received with much enthusiasm, and drank with all the honors. Among the volunteer toasts, was one in honor o Mrs. Fanny Kemble Butler, which was drank with great enthusiasm. ‘Lhe Cuarnman stated that Mre{Butler had contributed three hundred dollars to the fund for the relief of the fomily of the late E, Simpson, Esq.—an announcement which was followed by loud applause, A very poetical toast, in honor of the Astor House, its horts, its breakfasts, ite dinners, its suppers, its wines, and its segara, not forgetting the b George P, Morris, having been drank with enthusiasm, Mr. Jonw Brotvanam was ealled upon from all parts of the room, and responded with characteristic vivacity and humor. He said :—Gentlemen, I'm in a predica- ment—in what is technically termed “fix.” (Laugh- ter.) Did you ever take a considerable deal of pains in endeayoring to concoct something extremely nice, if the contingencies of the evening so fell out thatfyou rhould be called on to return thanks? (Laughter.) That is my position at this moment. I confess | had a ert of suspicion that I would be called upon to may something on this occasion, and consequent- ly I set diligently to work, and concocted agvery admirable oration, and, what is more, committed it to memory—that is to say, I thought | did (laughter), for now, when I want it, it is non est in- centus, nor ean I, for the life of me, imagine what has become of it. ‘(Renewed laughter.) It is certain it is not here. Whether it is that my memory contidered itself bound to hold my oration in trict custody, | know not--leaving that point to the legal gentlemen, of whom we have a fair sprinkling here—(Laughter.) —it may have been that the worthy tecretary himself took particular pains to impress upon the aforesaid memory the duty of retaining that oration in a particularly safe place; at all events, as I have said, it is not here, although [assure you it was a very good oration, (Laughter.) Nothing is left for me but toxend my amagination to look after this ab- rquatulated oration, although I fear that it is oue of the more they are “grabbed” atter the more they are not to be “grabbed.” However, your worthy sceretary—you must excuse me for using the expletive, for that I believe is the property of the position (laughter)—it is the presumptive pre- fix, if | may use the expression, which rightfully belongs to your secretary, just as the term “ ener- getic ? belongs to all managers, who are all ener- getic; and as the term “ indefatigable” belongs to all Hage managers, whe have been from time immemorial all indefatigable, (roars of laughter)—your worthy se- cretary then, to resume the connexion, inust run onas well a# he can, in the hope of finding some rags of his oration on the hedge, a thing somewhat doubtful. The worthy secretary need not expres the proud gratification which he experiences, in witnessing the public appro- pation thus bestowed on an association to which he had given his humble aid. Some persons doubted the sue- ceas of the experiment. I never did. When my un- fortunate and suffering country was striken by the sore plague of 1 recalled to mind the fact that your noble ships, inden with your life-sustaining had been ' wafted across the Atlanti benevolent hearts, bing fe (Applause.) ings of thousands of vival i ng of gratitud 1k would not be made in vain, and felt certain that you would respond to it in the ea joble and generous epirit, Th before me to-night proves th expectations are not without foundation, (Renewe upplause.) Gentlemen, | must confess that was a little bit of my epeech, (Laughter.) ix nothing like being honest in these things. (More laughter.) Gen- tiemen, your worthy See s not know what to say next, I will eay, hot ly that we present the American Dramatic Fund Association, perfect in form and feature—full of life, and health, and beauty, We ask you to look upon our babe, (Laughter and applause) You must excuse the praiseworthy pa- ternal fondness with which we hang over our off- spring and solicit for it your “most distinguished consideration.” (Applause.) Look at the develope- ments—look at the musele—why , already it can glory in the possession, at all events, of the “sinews of war.” It ix searcely a year old, and yet it can walk, aye and (Laughter) What it will be by-and-bye it is hard (o tell, unlers it is spoiled by too much nursing. ghter.) Gentlemen, the worthy sceretary would omething more if he could possibly remember what intended to ray, or could find out something that he ought to say. “He has certainly met with some dif- ficulties in his expericnce, Some individuals of my profession who ought to have been the first to extend a helping hand to this institution, have becom because your worthy secretary has not writt every three quarters of an hour to tell them what was oing on, as ff five million of people were to be old every ‘thing geing on every hour. Why cme had even gone #0 far as to say they had not heard of this meeting to-night. What an idea! —Niblo’s Garden is just beginning to be built up again, and was there an actor on the whole continent who has not heard of it? For bimeelt, ld cay, that if ie expected to : agement there, he would know almost every Fina that the trees were about to put forth, (Laughter) Yet here is @ noble buikling, surely but slowly in pro- rese of ercetion, and yet people tell you they never Keard anything of it, Stone after stone had been laid, and yet, Without @ ¢mile on their countenanee to indi- the enormity of the joke, these perronages declare t blacks, by Gen, ———— TWO CENTS. that they have not heard one word abou: (Laught I have only one word to add, and that nis ter.) to gentlemen to whom our association is indebted more than | can express. | give you “The working editors and reporters of the New York preas.”” Drank with it applause. This toast elicited remarks from several gentlemen eonnected with the press. ‘The Cuaimman then gave— “ The Stewards.” Mr. Brake pergoniied, im some very eparcpstede - marke; and. hav! ag gene jliment gener- onity of the hosts of the Astor Honse, for their uniform Kindness and yaluable aid to the association, he con- cluded by giving the health of the President, D.C Colden, Enq. Drank with great enthusiasm. The Cuaimman responded with his usual eloqaence and good feeling: At this period, the spirits of the sone deeame truly srobeceian; and the qecneets pou be fully repeated only by some Babington le: Gomme Bancroft, Rufus Griswold, or terrific onographer the illustrious James Webb, of court jewel notoriety. “Come, do get up, old Joe Hoxie,” “ Where's Nosh!” “D—d bad taste !"? “ Hush—old Hoxie's ap.”? “John Van Buren’s a tramp—ain’t he ?”” “D—n it, that fellow has got my bottle of sherry.” “Loder, give us a song.” “ As view those scenos so charming—'? “ Waiter, more cigars,” “Hi! bi! hit «T would I were a boy again.” “Waiter—I say—fetch—some—thing—h-h-hot— 0? “Bard of Avon!” “ Shakapeare—Shaka —? “Ae she lay that night, in the bay —” “ Here's to Fanny Kemi Panay “We won't go home till morning.” . . * * | Tue Cause or rue Derxat or THE Prusstay Kixe.—The failure of the proposition of Welcke to choose immediately the King of Prussia, as hereditary Emperor of the Germans, was owing chiefly to the sudden arrival of about thirty new Austrian members, whose election has recently taken place in several parts of Austria before not re- presented. These electionshave been made through the influence of the Austrian government, that has obseryed for some time with distrust the ia- creasing influence of the Prussian party in the National Assembly. After the vote, yesterday, the House immediately adjourned, and in the evening the whole ministry with the Under-Secre- taries of the State sent in their resignation to the Retchsverweser. They remain, however, in office ‘emporaply, till the Patan of a new ministry, —Frankfort Letter, March Tux Rosssry or THe Banxina House or Nis- net & Co.—Yesterday Mesers. Couzins and Fos- ter returned to the city, bringing with them the money which they obtained from the men whom they apprehended, but who afterwards eacaped from custody, as has been before stated. There is, however, but little chance of their eventual escape, as the whole population in the vicinity of the place where it occurred were out in pursuit, and it is hardly possible that they can elvde them. Mr. Couzing, after delivering the money here, re- turned yeeterday evening, in the re, to Bfling- ham county, to renew « Lowis Tue Rerortep Murper or Gen. Parz’s Sons.— Letters have been received in this city, from Ma- racaibo, Venezuela, to the 8th of March, which state that though that province has been free from war eince the beginning of the year, confidence but slowly returns, and trade is dull. We also learn {rom the recipient of the letter, who has long been. engaged in trade with Venezuela, that the report of the assassination of Gen. Paez’s sons, by Monagas, is without doubt unfounded. The penalty of death for (pi offences, has been abolished in Vene- zuela, for the same reason as in France, v Advertiser. ie pursuit.—: publican, April 11. that the oft recurring revolutions would endanger the heads of all parties.—Boston Traveller, April 16. New Brunswicx.—The House of Assembl have re-considered the St. John and Shediac rail- way, and have passed a resolution in favor of this line. The province 1s to take £150,000 of the stock, and guaranties £150,000 for a term of years at an interest ot six Bee cent per um, leaving the re- maining £200,000 to be taken up by individual sub- scription. There is still a gleam ot hope for that benighted and poverty stricken section of the Queen’s dominions. A Goon Exampie.—The Cincinnati Commercial says the dirt which has been acorn iat the Mayor’s office for sometime is being shove ey ont, the windows cleaned, and the ceiling whitewash- ed. In what state our Mayor's office is we do not know, but we do know that the office of the Cor- poration has been shamefully neglected. To this the whole city bears witness. Loss or Specie at Ska.—Captain Martin, of echooner Abby Hammond, lost at sea on the pass- age from Aux Cayes for Boston, reports, that the schooner sunk 80 rapidly, that $15,000 in specie, which was on board, went down with her. It was insured in this city—-$11,000 at the Equitable and 4,000 at the Warren.—Boston Traveller, Apr 15. Massacnvsetts LerGistaTURE.—ABOLITION OF Carivat, Punisument.—The select committee, to whom this subject was referred, has reported a bill limiting the penalty of death to murder in the first degree. Tue Last or Fourrerism in Massacnuserrs.— The property known as the Brook Fann, situated in West Roxbury, and which belonged to the dupes of Fourieriem, has been sold for $19,150 to F. L. Plummer, Esq. Sic transtt gloria mundt. The New York Mirror talks about newspapers controlling the policy of the administration, We know of ne journal that has attempted this thing but the Mirror itself. It soon found, however, that it was like trying to stop the Mississippi with a shingle.— Washington Whig, April 16. — w Intelligence. ‘Triat on Larrenty.—The trial of James Lafferty for the murder of Philip Myers, took place on Wednesday and Thurrday of last week, in the Frankfort Circuit Court, He was acquitted. The ground of the defence was insanity, produced by long continued intoxi tion. When will man resolve to fly forever from this dreadful enemy of soul and body Movements of Individuals. General Cadwallader, of Philadelphia; J, Knox Walk er, of Warhington—arrived yesterday at the Astor House, Captain Brewerton, of West Point, came in town yes- terday, and stops at the Irving House, Col, Jas, Taylor, brother to the President, and Major Graham, were passengers on the Telegraph from Pitts- Lurg to Cincinnati. Domestic Miscellany. The Nova Scotia Assembly was prorogued on Satur. ay week. The Boston Mail says, that the number of deaths in that city during the week ending at noon, on Friday last, was 80—males 41, females 39. The Association of Practical Printers, recently formed in Boston, have had a grand demonstration at the Tremont ‘Temple. A very eloquent, appropriate and learned address was delivered by Mr. Poore, editor of the Bosion Bee, The members of the Association, with invited guests, sat down to a temperance supper, a most rational and delightful mode of doing honor to themselves and their great art. On the morning of the 1oth inst., the thermometer at Newton Corner, Mass., was 22 above zero. The Shad fishery along the Delaware has proved # tad failure, ‘The fishermen have nearly given up all hopes of a successful season, and baye returaed to their homes ’ ‘The Halifax and Quebec Electric Telegraph line hag been all subscribed for. The line will be in operation about September t The carp shop of Nathaniel Morrill, Albany, was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon. Loss $2000. Insurance $600 at the City Fire Insuranee Co, of New York The navigation is now open as far up as Frederiek- town, the seat of government nitentiary of Missouri, at Jefferson City, was part Jestroyei by fire on the Ist inst There were 150 deaths in Philadelphia, for the week ending Saturday, the 14th inst, Two children of @ Mr. Godwin, near Louisville, Ky., were burned to death on the 6th inst., in consequence of the bed on whieh they were sleeping having taken fire from & candle, «swas drowned near St. Louis, reeently, teamboat int* the river, He was q hiv way to Catifornia. nnelly, one of the robbers of Nesbit & Co., was arrested at Cincinnati, on the Frank ¢ at St. Louis, Mo., 10th inet. Several hundy:d dollars of the stolen money was found in his poseession. A few days previously had left a trunk containing $1,400 at Newport, Ky., which was recovered. ‘There bas been a strike for wages on the Hudson river rativoad, pear Poughkeepsie. are about three hundred laborers idle, aud sume fears are appre- hended of a riot, ‘The avd pox is raging to am Kentueky. and Indiana, cliwtly alc the elty alarming extent in ong the Fiver below