The New York Herald Newspaper, April 24, 1849, Page 4

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In the midst of present en- joyments, and half bewildered by the din and tu- mult of these bustling days, we are too apt to for- get the events and the men who have passed into the silent and solemn domain of history. Already, in our railroad progress, we have almost ceased to think of those great statesmen—Clay, Webster, and Calhoun—who all figured, more or less conspicuously, in the lively scenes ef American politics during the age that, with them, has passed away for ever. This ought not so to be. They are, surely, each worthy at least of a brief occasional tribute of notice and regard, were it no more than equal to that quaint, but affectionate and expressive remembrance with which the name and virtues of “ poor Yorick” were sanctified years after his departure from this sublunary scene. Webster was indeed a great man. Mentally and physically of a large mould, he was one of the most impressive orators which the country has produced. There was a sort of Titanic grandeur in the very presence of the man, which greatly heightened the effect of his public addresses. Yet there was much characteristic coldness about the great statesman of the East. Stern and solemn as one of his native hills beneath the lowering sky of a chill autumnal eve, Webster seldom touched the hearts of his auditors. He generally addressed himself to the judgment rather than the feelings. In invective, in which, however, he rarely in- dulged, he was remarkably powerful. His famous reply to Hayne, of South Carolina, and his casti- gation of Charles J. Ingersoll, are amongst the most remarkable of Webster’s denunciatory ef- forts. Mr. Webster was nota successful politician. dawned upon us. Men begin to see through the illusion of mighty names. After all, how little did those men, and others, who once figured so largely on the stage, accomplish in the great work of human progress! A fow good speeches—two or three keen encounters in the halls of Congress—a dozen excellent State papers —such is the sum of the brief and insignificant record! Butthroughout all that time, at thousands of quiet firesides, in the workshops, and in the | silent fields, the true heroes of theirage were em- pleyed in advancing the fortunes of the republic and of liberty throughout the world. Many an hum- ble editor, “alike to fortune and to fame unknown,” was then employed in labors infinitely more use- ful and productive than any in which these “illus trious” individuals were engaged. We are not to lock for the truly great man in the lists of nominat- ing conventions or party caucuses. Leading po- it:cians are generally behind their age. With rare ons they are the mere hirelings of party. It were easy to point to many who occupy at this moment a prominent position in the ranks of both political parties in this country, who owe their ele- vation not to superior intellectual ability—not to nuine patriotism—not to purity of character; but ft, duplicity, pliancy, and in some cases, per- ng in the practice of those arts which are well cterized in the Chinese language, as “labo- rious vileness. Through all this system of imposture, the people begin to see. The election of the present Chief Magistrate of the United States, was a triumph over the old party tacties, by which the creatures of caucuses were forced upon the people. No man, who wishes well to the republic, will refuse to unite in deprecating the corrupting party organiza- litsei | tions which have heretofore given the highest 's of the country to their own tools and favo- . Let the mass of American freemen awake to a full sense of the duties of citizenship, and the “great statesmen of the next age” will not be taken from the ranks of mere party leaders. Stavery nN Cauirornia—Fourterire Fanati- cism.—In private life there exists a class of factious, disorganizing, quarrelsome persons, who spend their labor and their lives, in promoting disturbance between families, and keeping the social circle in hot water, from year-end to year-end. Innocent remarks are construed by those persons into impu- tations; every sentence or word, that could by malice be tortured into a reflection on the integrity, honor, or virtue of another, is eagerly listened to, treasured up,and retailed confidentially to the party to whom it might apply, as well as to the rest of the community. Tea-table scandal is concocted and distributed by them generally, heightened and aggravated by the quarrelsome spirit of those pests of society. Such characters exist in public life, as well. With the purpose of putting one portion of the country against another, they assume some- times the title of reformers, sometimes of philan- thropists, sometimes of Fourierites and associa- tionists. This class of public scandal-mongers, or demagogues, leaves no stone unturned to gratify their propensities, and by dint of unceasing labor, and by eternally prating of reform, philanthropy and progress, they obtain a factitious influence, and frequently accomplish their selfish purposes,—office, station, influence, or whatever else they aim at. Of such a character is the Fourierite organ in this city. That journal has done its utmost to dis- organize society inthe United States, by advocat- ing a system which has failed wherever it has been tried, and ruined all the dupes who engaged in it. Not content with the damage which has already been done, it continually urges those,,whose saga- city and good sense saved them from infection, into the same abyss into which so many have fallen, Butit seeks another field, and a wider one, for the diffusion of its poison, and aims at setting State in opposition to State, as well as one portion of society against another, and ultimately to de- stroy the Union of this glorious confederacy. U: der the specious plea of humanity, the Fourierite organ of this city panders to the passions of the abolition fanatics of the North, and tries to render still wider the gap which unfortunately exists be- tween the Northern and the Southern States, on the subject of slavery. At a time when further agitation of the propriety or impropriety of extend- He .wanted the shrewdness, knowledge of man- kind, and administrative talent which are neces- sary to make a great politician. It would have been better for his permanent fame had he never entered the troubled arena of politics. The bench would have been his legitimate sphere. Early in life he got into the hands of unscrupulous politicians, of a selfish and narrow minded school, and he never was able to release himself from their toils. Webster was an indolent man. He did not do justice to his own colossal powers. Most of his efforts appear to have been made, as it were, to reassure himself that he did indeed possess gigantic strength. No one can, we think, doubt the sincerity of Webster's regard for the American constitution; yet he was not much of a man of the people. His sympathies did not go forth, like those of Jefferson, embracing the op- pressed of all lands and all conditions. He lived, and moved, and had his being a good deal in the revolutionary era; and, somewhat sectional in his feelings and attachments, disliked the uncere- monious, progressive spirit of our generation, which rudely casts down so many venerable idols, and dashes the potsherds of the earth in pieces. No one ever looked upon the leonine counte- nance of Calhoun without acknowledging the pre- sence of a man of might—ofa truly heroic soul. As a public speaker he was eminently forcible and effective. Without any of the graces of elocution or manner which contribute so essentially to the success of many orators, Mr. Calhoun always com- manded the most patient and attentive hearing. Hlis spoken style was terse, pointed, and con- densed. It was much superior to his written style. The speeches which came down to us from his own hand are not equal to those which he deli- vered. Asa politician, Mr. Calheun has had few equals in this country, in point of foresight an adroitness. He exercised a most important in fluence on the course of all great questions which agitated the United States for upwards of thirt years, partly owing to his tact, judgment, and ability; and partly owing to his position. He was never a warm friend of democratic freedom and democratic institutions, in the highest sense of th: terms. Like many statesmen of his era, he rathe dreaded the universal application of the principles of the American constitution in their fullest extent, Thus, he spoke doubtingly of the French revolu- tion, and expressed but little sympathy with the struggles of oppressed millions in other lands. The independent spirit—the stern integrity—the lofty pride—the unflinching adherence to the “peculiar institution” of the South, which dis. tinguished Mr. Calhoun, and the important and conspicuous part he played in American polities for so Jong a period, will cause him to be long re membered with a feeling of high respect. Probably no public man in America earned so wide-spread a reputation as Mr. Clay. The idol for so many years, of a great political party—gift- ed with singular oratorical powers—and possessed ofthe most winning and graceful manners—t distinguished man occupied a very prominent po- sition at home and abroad. Even when his bril- liant speeches and his vices to his party had almost becom dition, he still com- manded the most enthusiastic regard of his nu- merous admirers. His birth-day is even in our dey celebrated with unbounded enthusiasm by thousands, whose blood boils at the mere mention of his name All these men have disappeared for ever from the shifting Fc of polit They have gone from amongst us, With all their gifts, and contrivances, and intrigues, and cabals, and little knots of wor- shippers ond admirers. A new and better day has ing the institution of slavery to the newly acquired territory of California is unnecessary and uncalled for,—at atime when the question is settling itself by a method that must be acceptable to all portions of the Union, the Fourierite organ publishes a leading article on the subject, that cannot but be considered in the light of an insult by the South. Now, ifthe paper in question really desires that that territory should be free of slavery, it cannot but rejoice at the emigration flowing thither from the non-slaveholding States; but, instead of ap- proving of it, and congratulating its fanatic fol- lowers on the prospect, it twits the South, and de- fies slaveholders to bring the question of slavery in that territory to a focus, by proceeding there, armed with revolvers, bowie knives, and rifles, to protect their rights. What can be gained by such a mode of proceeding? It cannot have any effect but that of irritating and incensing the South, and protracting the existence of slavery in the tes in which itis guarantied by the constitu- tien. It is a fact, very easily susceptible of proof, that, but for the obtrusive and impertinent inter- ference of Northern fanatics and factionists, the abolition of the institution of slavery in several of the old States would have been provided for long before this. And we are satisfied thatthe editor of the Fourierite organ knows this as well as any one else does; but it will not suit his purposes to acknowledge it. He must ride his hobby. He must be a friend of negro liberty—an advocate of the emancipation of his colored brethren, for his own purposes. Hence, he omits no opportunity of insulting the South, and arraying the North against that portion of the confederacy. It is well, for the permanence of the Union, that the ultra anti-slavery faction or the North is but few in number. It is well, that the course pursued by them, in reference to this question, is deprecated and denounced by the masses of the people. ‘It is well, that the South is convinced that the constitution, in all its integrity, will be maintained at all hazards by the thinking, patriotic people of the North, without reference to party. Were it otherwise, the worst and most dreadful consequences might have ensved long before this. Forrest anp Macreapy, AGain.—We give, in another part of to-day’s paper, a third letter from Mr. Forrest, on the subject of his difficulty with Mr. Macready. Although the public take very little interest in this quarrel, they will be glad to observe that the tone of this last document is much more dignified than was that of the preceding two epistles Mr. Forrest commenced an engagement at the Broadway theatre last evening, and was received with a good deal of enthusiasm, besides being hon- ored witha full house. Mr. Macready, we under- stand, will soon make his appearance at the Astor Place Opera House, that establishment having been temporarily leased for the purpose. The public will, therefore, have the privilege of bestowing their patronage upon the one or the ot her, as they see fit. ‘ Te Recent Conn Wearnxn.—Our exchanges bring us deplorable intelligence of the destruction to the growing crops, caused by the recent cold weather, According ‘0 the accounts, vast quanti- ties of corn and cotion lave been destroyed, In South Carolina the injury is so creat that more than one-half of the cotten must be replanted. The same applies to Georgia and Virginia. This will make the next yield of cotton very precarious. At the North the damage is confined to the peach, of which, in a1 prol a lity, we shall have but a scant crop this year. These accounts, however, should be received with some grains of allowance. ‘Tue ADMINISTRATION aND THE Next Congress. —From every indication, the next session of Con- gress willbe one of the most interesting that wo have ever had, and its proceedings will be watch- ed with great interest. In reference to the course which will probably be pursued, two questions suggest themselves to the mind. First, what will be the tenor of General Taylor’s message? and the second, what will be the relative strength of the parties 2 At this early day, it is impossible to predict the character of General Taylor’s first message, and we think it is not imprebable that the subyect has not yet engaged the attention ef the administra- tion. The President and the Cabinet have been so much harrassed by cliques and coteries of office- beggars, that they have not had leisure to make out a programme of the government for the ensu- ing four years; but, as soon as the loaves and fishes are distributed among the hungry applicants, we may expect the constitutional advisers of the Pre- sident to direct their attention to the affairs of the nation, and to draw up a plan of operations for the future. Inrelation to the relative strength of the two great parties, there is also doubt—at least, as far as the House of Representatives is concerned. In the Senate there will be a democratic majority; but the complexion of the House will depend upon the result of the ensuing fall elections. The following isa list of the States in which elections will be held between this and the meeting of the next Congress, commencing with Virginia, which State will hold her election to-day :— On the return of those members, therefore, will depend whether the whigs will have a majority in the next House of Representatives. If the demo, crats continue to gain as they have gained since the Presidential election, it will be extremely doubtful whether the whigs will have a majority. The elections in those States will be very interest- ing, and the whigswill, no doubt,strain every nerve to obtain a preponderance. Ayoturr OrGan at Wasuinaron.—As we stated some weeks since, Mr. Gideon, a job printer at Washington, is about to start another whig organ, to be edited by Messrs. Bullitt & Sargeant. It is intended to “head off” the old Intelligencer, which is superanuated and unmanageable. That paper will be the pioneer in the great movement to con- struct the ‘republican party,” of which we have heard a goad deal of speculation and conjecture. There will, of course, be a desperate struggle be- tween the whig organs for the patronage of the government, without which none of them can live. It is not unlikely that by a union of the democrats and old whigs, the spoils may be divided between the Intelligencer and the Union. However, it is not a matter of much consequence. Washington organs are not of any value to any party. ‘They are not seen except by two or three hundred office-holders and the unfortunate editors whose duty it is to look over the exchanges. Nobody expects to get any information from them, except so far as they may indicate the designs and policy of the little cliques by which they are controlled. Canapian Marrens.—Our readers will find, in this day’s Herald, an interesting letter trom our Montreal correspondent, which, in addition to other intelligence, contains the address of the British American League, an organization framed for the purpose of promoting combined action in relation to the affairs of the British American colonies. The last paragraph of the address, it will be per- ceived, was not adopted without great opposition, and it may at any time be repudiated. We very much fear that the people of Canada do not know how to act in the crisis in which they are placed. They have a glorious opportunity of freeing themselves of the yoke of Great Britain, and of becoming either an independent nation or a ortion of the great American confederacy. The American people are watching, with great interest, for the action which the Governor of Canada will ake on the Rebellion Loss bill. Puysician or Marine Hosrrtau.—The office of Physician of the Marie Hospital, at Staten Island, has been declined by Dr. Francis, to whom it was offered by Governor Fish, and tendered to Dr. F. Campbell Stewart, of this city. This appointment will be satisfactory to all classes of the community. Dr. Stewart is a physician of learning and ability, and the duties of the office will be satisfactorily performed as long as he holds it. Later rrom New Graxapa.—By private ad- vices received from Santa Marta to the 17th of March, we understand that the presiden- tial election in New Granada had resulted in the choice of General Hilario Lopez. The port of Savanilla had been made a port of entry, which will be a great accommodation to all that country between the ports of Santa Marta and Carthagena, which was devoid of any custom-house facilities, Contents or tHe Party Newsrarens.—“Pro- scription—proscription—proscri '— “martyrs: —martyrs—martyrs !”"—“the guillotine—the guillo- tine—the guillotine !"—*public justice—public jus- tice—public justice !’"—“infamous !”"—‘glorious !° —“traitor !”—“Oh ! oh! oh !’—Ha ! ha! ha!” News rrom Evrore.—The Cambria will be due at Halifax on Wednesday night or Thursday morn- ing. Police Intelligence. Charge of Grand Larceny —Officer Crosett, of the 3d Ward polico, arrested yesterday a soldier by the name of John Buckley, on a charge of stealing a carpet bag, containing $500 in gold doubloons, the property of a discharged soldier by the name of Thomas Munday. It appears Munday arrived in the city from Newport Sunday morning, and was met at the landing by the cused. who assisted him in carrying his luggage to Harrison’s Hotel, corner of Courtland street and West. Subsequently the accused, in the absence of Munday, obtained tho carpet bag containing the money, an carried it off, since which time he has been secreted, until Officer Crosett took him into custody,—Justice Blenkly committed the accused to prison for a further examination, Charge of Shop Lifting.—A Jew by the name of Louis Schwartz, was arrested yestorday by Officer Ward, of the 1st Ward police, ona charge of stealing a piece of silk handkerchiefs, valuedat $3, from the store of John 8. Quick. dry goods dealer, No. 17 Cedar-street, It appears fiom the testimony that the accused keops a store at No. 659 Grand-street, and visited Mr. Quick's re for the purpose of buying goods, when, after making small purchase, he left the store, and shortly after, the above property was missing. Mr. Quick, sus- specting the accused, sent up an agent to the store in Grand street, where the above property, alleged to be stolen, was ‘found.—Justice Bleakley held the ac- cused to bail in the sum of $200, to answer the chaago atcourt, Arrest on Suspicion,—Officers Shadbolt and Walling, of the lower police, arrested yesterd: oung man calling himself John Battle, on suspicion of robbing & man by thename of Michael Green, a few days since, of & purse containing $160, while in’ # porter-house on the Five Points, ‘The accused ts one of a gang who make their living by robbing unsuspecting country. on who frequent the low places in that vicinity. Justice Bleakley locked him up for examination, y BEZZLEMENT.—It_ is with the ut- most pain that we are this morning compelled to record a case which will produce, no doubt, much surprise in the public mind generally, and will be a source of unqualified regret to the immediate friends of the person implicated. The individual to whom we refer is Willian Stiles, a gentleman well known in this community as incumbent of the office of Collector of State Taxes for the Fourth Representative District. In holding this responsi- ble situation, a vast amount. of. funds must neces- sarily have passed through his hands, and we are grieved to say that he now stands charged with not having appropriated them to their legitimate uses, but is aecused of having embezzled the large sum of $28,019. This eh Mr. John Duncan, an ex-Alderman of the First Municipality, and one of the securities on Mr, Stiles’s bond, made affida- Vit against the latter, before Recorder Genois, charging him with having embezzled the amount above stated. On this affidavit, Mr. Stiles was ar- rested ; and as the case was one in whish the Re- corder, according to a decision of the Supreme Court, cannot receive bail, the aceased was re- manded to prison, and_the papers sent before the Miret Lastrict Court.—N. O. Preayune, April 1, Emaxcirat ‘he general convention of the friends of emancipation in Kentucky, to which delepotes had been appo-nted fom most of the counties of the State, 1 tyassemble on Wednesday next io Prankfout om Anniversary of the St. George's Society. The Sixty-third Anmversary of the St. George’s Society, of New York, was celebrated yesterday. At three o’clock in the afternoon, the members of the Society assembled at Trinity Church, when the annual address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Vin- ton. As the Society entered the church, a volun- tary was played on the organ. After which, the service was read by the Rev, Dr. Varian and Mr. Robert. Dr. Vinton then ascended the pulpit and delivered the address. He said :—God, who made the world, and all things that are therein, hath made of one flesh all of the world, and commands us to seek his ke the Apostle St. Paul, at Athens, when he taught the gospel of the Lord. eople of that city were celebrated for their works of literature and art; but were lost to the religion which Paul taught, Their rearonings were full of sophistry—thelr worship, miserable show, and they were profoundly ignorant of those things which tended to the glory of God. Their community was one of sensualists and sophists, and but victims of Heaven’s vengeance, Such was the peo- ple that Paul spake to; and he taught them that the God, in whom they lived, moved and had their being. was the one wkom they should worship. Members of St. George's Society! though you are in a foreign land, you are ® distinct organization, You are proud that ‘ou were born under the British crown, and claim that appy country as your own. Oh, England, thy church has made thee happy! By the benofits of the universal church, made perpetual by God in the succession of her ministry, is what hay made t¥y constitution strong and thy people happy. The people of that country en- joy real freedom, ‘The continent of Europe is now con- vulsed with internal commotions, and efforts are making to destroy society—break down distinctions of society and change that continent into one awful and democracy. They cannot be successful. The ex- iments of abolitionists in this country, and social- ists in Europe, have clearly demonstrated that the peo- ple will not submit to the destruction of society by h commotions. The true liberty, equality and fra- ternity, exists in England; and by the purity of her people, she will spread abroad, throughout the world, the benefits of christianity, In her contlicts, she has been successful; and the Burmah’s and the Sikhs have found that the English arm is successful against the combined powers of heathenism, The Socicty of St. George is composed of true Englishmen, and by the influence of their acts, they will doand have done great good to their suffering countrymen, who seek our shores, After the address, a collection, to aid the funds of the Society, was taken up. The Society then adjourned to the City Hotel, whore they were to dine. Sixty-Third Anniversary Dinner of the St. George’y Society at the City Hotel, last Evening. ‘The annual festival of the St. George’s Society took place at the City Hotel last evening. All the arrangements for the occasion were in excellent taste, and reflected great credit on the gentle- manly stewards, Messrs. Weller and Brown. Dr. rates, the President of the Society, occu- pied the chair. Amongst the invited guests we noticed Mr. King, of the St. Nicholas Society; Mr. Fessenden, of the New England Society; Mr. Colden, of the St. David’s Society; Mr. R. Irvin, of the St. Andrews Society; Mr. Bunce, British Vice Consul; CaptainfLott, of the “Europa;” Lieut. Walke, U. S.N.; the Swedish Consul; Dr. Bart- lett, late editor of the Albion, &c., &e. Mr. Barclay, the British Consul, was unavoidably ab- sent on account of indisposition. The dinner was served up in good style; and was enlivened by excellent music by Dodworth’s celebrated band, which contributed largely to the enjoyment of the evening. Mr. Distin and his sons were also present, together with Mr. George Loder and several professional associates; so that the liberality and taste of the Stewards were abun- dantly demonstrated by a rich variety of exquisite music, vocal and instrumental. The cloth having been removed, he Cuamman rose and said that he congratulated company onthe return of another celebration of festival in honor of their patron Saint. He was re- joiced to say that this anniversary of their society. the oldest of the benevolent associations of New York— found it ina more prosperous eondidion than it had enjoyed for several y (Applause.) There was good reason to hope, that during the next year many of their needy brethren uld be relieved from its funds, During the past year, revolution had agitated almost every country of Europe—the down-trodden masses rising against their oppressors, and struggling for power. Amid the conflict of passion and disorder, every eye was turned to their own noble country. Her sons had remained faithful to her well-tried and glori- ous institutions. (Loud applause.) It was true, that for & moment there was apprehension and alarm; but it passed away, and she stood serene and unscathed amid the wild scene of destructiveness and anarchy, the wonder and the admiration of the whole civilized world. (Renewed appli e.) future was involved in doubt. It might be that England would be drawn into the ge- neral war which seemed to be impending; but whatever might be the tissue, no doubt England would sustain herself in a manner worthy of herself, and such as would make all of them prouder than ever that they were sons of St. George. (Great epplanes) He would not detain them longer, but give the first regular toast:— e day, and all who honor it,’ Drank with great enthusiasm. In proposing the next toast, the Chairman asked the company if they knew how to cheer when Englishmen drank to their Sovereign : ho Que d bless her." Nine times nine. Anthem—* God Save the Queen;”’ the whole company uniting in the chorus with great enthusiasm, Then cam “Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family,” Drank with tremendous enthusiasm. ne, in quick stecession, President of the United States,” “ Her Majesty's Ministers,’ “ The Army and Navy of Great Britain.” Captain Lorr returned thanks to the last toast. He was 4 peace man himself, and thought discretion the better part of yalor; but he thought he might promise them, that, in case of need, the British navy would do their duty ax sailors and as men. (Applause) He thanked the company for the honor they had done the any d navy of Great Britain, The next toast was— “The Army and Navy of the United States.” Drank with great enthusi Music—* 'T Li pangled Banner,”? nks, He could say i wnt WaLke returned th that he was always happy to mect with Englishmen ‘They were the best men in the world to deal with ina commercial, social, or fighting point of view. (Laughter and applause.) Of course he sincerely deprecated ever being at variance with England. Applause.) She was the noblest of friends and the bravest of enemies, (Applaure,) He would give— The flag that braved a thousand years, The battle and the breeze |” Mr. Frssexpex—Ay, and we mean to make it brave it 4 thousand or two more. (Laugher and applause.) j ‘Three cheers for the amendment.”? Yorer—“ If you mean to walk into me, walk into me now!" Asornen—* So much for Walke !"? A Fourtn Vorce—* Well, he’s equal to Lott! Glee, The next toast was— “ Her Majesty's representatives in the United States,” Drank with much enthusiasm, Mr. Bunce returned thanks. loyalty and did not d shores, (( Then came, “His Honor the Mayor, and the municipal authori- ties of New York, The next toast was— * Our Sister Socictic Drank with all the ho Mr. Inviw He was happy to have another opportunity of wg the Association. He and his countrymen sympathised in all the triumphs and glories of England. Scotland had always, since the Union, endeavored to uphold the greatness and stability of the British empire, (Cheers.) On last St, G “s day, in the eyes of many, danger impended over gland, trom intestine tumult, But the dawn of next day raw the cloud dissipated, The storm broke—the sky had cleared; and there lay moored the noble vessel, as safe, as proud, and as glorious as ever, (Great ap- plause.) He then proceeded to compliment that un- paralled work—Macauley’s History. [A voice, * We'll never hear the end of that!” (Alaugh.)] Ho begged to read a short extract from that history; and accord- ingly ho did read one of those glorious panegyrics on the Englirh constitution and institutions, which the Scottich historian has so liberally scattered over acs. He concluded by giving :— lish History. and its latest and most glorious representative, [7] ‘Thomas Babington Macauley.”* Mr Frssexvpex responded on the part of the Now England Society, He expreseed in enthusiastic terms, his admiration of England and the English, from whom. he was proud to acknowledge bis descent. England was the great bulwark of liberty in the old world. She did not destroy the people she conquered, but always turned them, and all that they had, to the best ac- count. [Laughter and applause.) He concluded by giving:— “Old England, always more powerful to save than to destroy, she has ever rather a bulwark in defence of the best interest of mankind, than an agent of their ruin.” Drank with cheers, Mr. Coupen Lot beat in behalf of the Welsh oSoci- ty. After some humorous and quite happy remarks He rejoiced that the arity which characterised Englishmen riorate by being transplanted to these at applause.) 5 ny ference to the usual eulogistic strains in which his bn thren of other societies were accustomed to in- m such ocensions, he alluded to the stability of and. amid the revolutions in Kurope, She had tained herself because that land was «land of law order, (Great applause.) Amid all the turmoil of revolutionary Europe, England had had time and heart to think of one solitary ship, which had been pursuing its way amid the awful solitudes of the North, on a mistion intended to benefit all mankind. | (Appiause,) ‘The munificent reward offered by the British govern- ment had awakened but one remark in all circles in which he had been, “How like England!’ (Applause.) He concluded by giving the health of Sir John Frank- lin, and his speedy return to his native land. (Drank with enthusiasm.) Mr, Kina, President of the St. Nicholas Society, also returned thanks. He, too, rejoloed that Kngland had stood secure amid the rop & (Applause. He th ‘oud ot ight a the blood thet flowed ft hi rl seng lich blood, (Terrific applause.) Finglind was : wark of liberty om the other sido of the Atlantic, and le prayed that no time that they could name, would li- | mit the glory and greatness and stability of the British empire, | (Renewed applause.) | He gave — i “St. George and St. Nicholas—The same love of li- berty and commerce which distinguishes their soma, is the same pledge of perpetual friendship between them." | Nine times nine, and one cheer more. ‘Then came — “The British colonies.”” : Greut applause, Glee—“A song for the brave old oak!” Sang in admirablstyle, by the Messrs. Dis- tin, ‘The next toast was— & Our native land.” Si y Mr. Distin, jr., from “La which justly clicited the most rapturous | applause. hen came— “Phe land we live in.”? asm.] Musie—“Yankee Doodle,” by Dodworth’s Band. The last regular toast was . « ” [Drank with indeseribable enthusiasm. ] then givon. The s been given, eli- | [Drank with great enthusi- r of volunteer toasts we health of the Rey Dr. Vinton havi cited @ very eloquent and affecting spcoch from that decidedly the best speech of the evening. the festival went off very agreeably, one of the most attractive features being the admirable performances of the Distins—which more than compen- sated for the turgidity of some of the addresses—and that is saying a great deal, Common Council. Boarp or Aupexaes.—Monday, April 23 Faanxtix, President, in the chair.’ The minu preceding meeting were read and approved. Petitions.—Sundry petitions were presented and re- ferred; among them wis one for « sewer in Reade street, and another from Geo, W. Matsell and James Leonard, for aid to pay counsel fee. Reports of Committees.From the Committee on Fer- ries, in favor of grantingfferry privileges to Chay for a boat to run from the foot of 14th street, Greenpoint, L. I. Report accepted. From Committee on Fire Department—In favor of granting to William R, Kirkpatrick, a blind fireman, the sum of $100, Same committee, in favor of placing 1 bell of 9.000 Ibs. weight, on a tower to be built in Union market, and appropriating $2,500 therefor, and ordering bells now on Monroe and Essex markets to be re- cast into one bell, which is to be placed on the Essex market station house, ‘A resolution was adopted, appropriating $1,000 for a house for Hose Contpany No. 40 in Barrow street. Committee on Roads and Canals reported in favor of building a sewer in 19th street, from Sth avenue to the North river. Report accepted. Als, in favor of a sewer in 6th avenue, from26th to 27th street. Accept- ed. Also, in favor of a sewer in the Bowery between Broome and Grand streets, Accepted. Also, in favor | sident had the affair postponed, having the business of TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, The Sword Presentation Postponed—Oom. missioner of Indian Affairs—Minister to Mexice, 4 Wasnixoros, April, 23, 1840, The Virginia State sword was not presented to Geno- ral Taylor to-day. Not having been apprised that the committee were to wait on him this morning, the Pre- the day otherwise appropriated. A crowd of disap- pointed people collected at the White House, to witness the ceremony. Colonel Medill still holds the office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The report {that he is superseded, is not correct. ‘The Indian hucksters appear deter- mined to get him out of the way, but old Zack is said te be in his favor General Waddy Thompson, it is supposed, will be sent as Minister to Mexico. w Appointmen Wasnuncron, Aprit23—T P. M. POSTMASTERS, Richard L, Wilson, for Chicago, IMinois Abraham Jonas, for Quincy, do Julfus Ackley, for Ithaca, New York. Nathaniel Wilson, for Lawrence, Massachusetta. Abner Austin, for Lynn, do, COLLECTORS. BY THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Bela B. I askell, for Waldeberough, Maine de. do Daniel Remick, for Kennebec, Wm, B. Smith, tor Machias, SURVEYORS. Jobn B. Abell, for Town Creek, William Cond, for St. Mary's, WAR DEPARTMENT. Covington Burch has received the appointment of Chief Clerk in the War Department, in place of Sam't Anderson. Second Trial of Thomas Hand. Wasuivcron, April 23, 1840. ‘The second trial of Thomas Hand, alias Shuster, for stealing the government jewels from tho Patent Office, was commenced to-day, and but little progress made beyond empannelling a jury, whe wero duly sworn in. of a sewer inayenue A, from 9th to 10th street. Ac- cepted, Additional Appropriation.—A_ communication was re- ceived from the Comptroller,asking fer an additional ap- propriation of $12,500, for real estate account, and ap- propriation made, City Inspector's Report, for 1848, was received and or- dered on tile. A number of assessment lists were presented and confirmed, and the collectors appointed. ‘The salary of the Justices of the Marine Court was inereased to $2,000 per year, The clerk of same court to receive $1,600. ‘The chamberlain was directed to draw warranis in favor of Justices Waterbury and Smith, the former for $400, the latter for $200, in pay- ment for oxtra services. Resolutions.—By Alderman Stevens, appropriating $104 for cleaning and varnishing paintings in the Go- vernor’s room, Adopted. By Ald, Canxixv.—Resolved, That the pier on the south side of Grend street ferry be reserved for the ex- clusive use of the steamer employed by the alms-house department, Referred, ‘The sum of $350 was, by resolution of this board, ap- propriated for the purchase of a portrait of Washington which is to be placed in the Governor's room, Boarp or Assistants —The Board met at five o'clock! Prerent, the President of the Board in the chair, and a quorum of membcrs in their places, Petitions. —A number of petitions were presented and appropriately referred. Keports of Committees —The Committee of Arts, Sciences, and Schools, of this Board, reported in favor of concurring with the Board of Aldermen, in appro- priating $1,200, to purchase portraits of Generals ‘Tay- lor and Scott, to be placed in the Governor's Room, ‘This Board concurs. Report of the Committee on Roads and Canals, of this Board, adverse to the construction of a sewer in 7th Avenue, from 16th to 20th street. Adopted. Report of Committee on Roads and Canals, in favor of the construction of a sewer in Reade, Duane, and Elm streets, to connect with the sewer in Pearl street. Adopted. From Finance Committee, in favor of leasing the pier at the foot of Beach street, for the term ef five years, from the first of May, 1849, to Sylvanus S. Ward, at the rent of $1,000 for the first yeaz, and $1,380 per annum; for the succeeding four years. “Report adopted. A report was presented, in favor of leasing to the Hudson River Railroad Company, the Clinton Country Market, and grounds attached thereto, to be used as & depot for passengers by that railroad. Report from the Joint Committee.on the Fire De- partment, in favor of Placing the bell of 9,000 Ibs, weight on Union Market. and for recasting the bells at present on Essex and Monroe markets into one bell, which is to be placed in the tower at Essex Market. Report adopted, ‘The Joint Committee on the Fire Department, in favor of purchasing a lot in Barrow street, and erecting theron a house for Hose Company No. 40. Adopted From the Committee on Wharves, Piers, and Slips, adverse to the project of building a bulkhead from Corlaers to East street, along the southerly Mine of Water street. Report accepted and resolution adopted. The Finance Committee reported adverse to a farther entertainment of the petition of Margaret Sigler, who asks for compenaation on account of the death of her husband, James Sigler, who was killed on the 2d of De- cember last, by the breaking and falling upon bim of an awning post, erected at the cornor of Chambers street and Broadway. Report adopted. Report of the Committee on Roads and Canals of the Board of Aldermen, in favor of building a sewer in Pearl street, from Broadway to Elm street, with reso- lution and ordinance therefor. Adopted. Report of Committee on Roads and Canals, (Board of Aldermen) in, favor of constructing a sewer in 37th street from 5th to 8th avenue, with resolution and bee of Committee on Finance; adyerse to grant- ing the petition of James Lynch, who asks Coilipensa+ tion for damages done to premises in 1st avenue and 27th street. ‘The property mentioned in the petition was part of the Bellevue premises, and the petitioner states that after he had purchased it, the officers of the corporation carried off leaden pipes, grates, and other fixtures from the house, and even the flagging from the sidewalk, besides injuring the interior, by throwing bedsteads and other furniture down the stairs, when the corporation property wasremoved. ‘The re- port of the committee was accepted, and the resolu- tion accompanying adopted. From Committee on Streets, with resolution and or- dinance to fill in and regulate 17th street, from Avenue B to the East River, adopted. Report of same committee, with resolution and ordi- nance to flag sidewalks of North William strect, from Frankfort to Chatham street, adopted, Same committee, with an ordinance to pave Broad- way from 23d to 34th streets, Keport of Special Joint Committee, on the subject of raising the salaries of the Justices and Clerk of the Ma- rine Court, and allowing compensation for extra ser- yices to Judges Waterbury and Smith. The salary of Justices of that Court hereafter to be fixed at $2,000 per year; that of the Clerk at $1,500. Justice Water- bury is to receive $400, and Justice Smith $200, for ex- tra services, ‘The returns of the Chief Engineer for March were re- ceived, and ordered on fil Report of Finance Committee, on the application of the heirs of the estate of N. W. Stuyvesant, relative to Stuyvesant square, The heirs ask certain conditions to be complied with by the Common Council, by way of improving the grounds, Report of Committee on Roads and Canals, in favor of building a sewer in 19th street, from 7th to 8th avenue, adopted. ittee on Cleaning Streets report, in the case of John Meggs, contractor for cleaning streets in the 3d, Sth. and 5th Wards, that he has fulfilled his contract, | and is entitled to payment therefor, according to the terms of said contract, Some other reports were presented, but #f minor im- portance. At an early hour, the Board adjourned. Brooklyn City News. Common Councit..—Tho Board of Aldermen convened at their Council Chamber} yesterday afternoon, his Honor Francis B, Stryker in the chair, Immediately after the call of the roll, the Mayor proceoded to swear in the new officers, cach of whom approached the Mayor's desk, and, after signing his name, took the usual oath of office. The names of the new officers are as fillows City Judge—John Greenwood. ‘Mayor—Eaward Coplund. Police Justice—Truman Smith, Justices of the Peace—Ist district, John B. King ; 2d district, John C. Smith. Supervisors—Nicholas B. Rhodes, Wm. 8. Dillingham, Samuel Smith, William Seaman, Anthony P. Ostram, Jobn V. Bergen. Aldermen and Assistants—1st ward, William Macdon- ald, Frederick T. Peet ; 2a ward, Francis B. Spinolee, Elisha B. Morrell ; dd’ ward, Benjamin W. Wardwell, Elisha W. Hinman; 4th ward, Peter G. Taylor, Franeis Spies ; 6th ward, Rodney S, Church, Lemuel B. Hawkshur't ; 6th ward, Edward Lambert, John Rice ; 7th ward, Jacob Boerum, William M, Muchmore; 8th ward, Joseph Wilson, Elisha Burbank ; 9th ward, Thomas Redding, Rem Lefferts ‘The Beard then proceeded to its usual business, the presentation of petitions, communications, &¢. |The principal subject which came up for the consideration of the Board, was the readoption of the report of the Committee on Gas, which was in favor of contracting with the Brooklyn Gins Company, Henry T. Ri President, and which report had been recon a previous session, An amendment was offered to ¢ clude the seventh ward, which was lost—L1 ayes to ‘The question on the adoption of the report was nays then put, end, efter a long discussion. was carried Mr. Ruggles will accordingly have the privilege of lighting the sixth, seventh, cighth, and ainth wards with gas. ‘Ald, Heunent presented a copy of the act for the ox. tinguishment of fires, and the supply of the city with water, and remarked that it was a_ cc t “to the gentlemen concerned in drafting the net, that it has passed exactly as originally framed, with the exception of section 41, which reads as follows Nothing in this act shall authorize the taking of water from the Croton river, or the Croton Aqueduct, without the cor ntof the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of New York.” Sovrnern Trave.—The steamboat T. 8. Met- calt, arrived lust night, Jaden with goods from the scamer Cherokee, which left New York on Wed- needay afternoon last,at 4o’clock. The goods wi!l be discharged to-d: thus landing goods in this city on the seventh day from New York,.—Augusta, Ga., Chronicle, Apri Wt. EE Murder Casos—Kobbery of Silks, &c. Prutavecenia, April 23—P, M. Andrew J. Higgins, mate of the schooner Falcon, re- contly arrested, charged with the murder on the high seas, of Godfrey Davis, was examined to-day, and com- mitted to answer the charge. Hamilton's extensive silk store, in market street, was robbed a week ago of silks, satins, &e, to the amount of $1,500, ‘Tho robbery was made public for the first time this afternoon, and a reward of $200 offered for the de- tection and apprehension of the thief. Freedley, charged with the murder of his wife, is to have « final hearing to-morrow. Fire in Charleston. Crantestox, April 23, 1849. A fire broke out to-day on Central Wharf. About 50 bales of cotton and 40 cords of wood were destroyed Loss about $2,000, The fire was caused by a spark from # steamboat, The Southern Mall—News from California Bavrimons, April 23-9 P, M, The Southern mail has arrived, but brings nothin; beyond Petersburg, Va. A private letter received her from a highly respectable source in California, gives most flattering account of the discovery of gold in tha egion, which is calculated to increiseimmigration, City Intelligence, Bowuixe Green Fountain.—Phat delightful littl spot, Bowling Greon, and that remarkable feature of ou city, the Bowling Green Fountain, aro undergoing som improvement. What this improvement is to be, is nc yet fully known; but one thing is certuin—that r imarkable pile of stones, that fountain of original di tign, that pile of stone slabs laid up with just enoug of art to render the pile ugly, has all been r: moved. What will take its place, yet remains tot seen, Bowling Green is a little gem Cf @ park, and serves to be well eared for, on account of its being 01 of the few reserved bits of land which haye not bec derecrated by walls of bricks and mortar, sinco Ne York was first inhabited by white men. We find Valentine’s Manual the following extracts from the o Dutch and English Records:— “The Dutch ordinance of 1659, says:—It is found goo and resolved, that for fut cattle brought to the mark (not slaughtered) posts shall be erected by the sido the church, (the church was then in the’ fort frout! Bowling Green.) where those _who bring such cattle market for sale shall present them. It is also resolv that shambles be built, a cover be made, anda blo brought in, and that the key be given to Andries, t baker, who shall keep oversight of the same,” English ordinance of 1676, says, “ A markett fair is dered for three years ensuing to be held in this ci att the markett house and plaine afore the forte, to held each Thursday, Friday and Saturday.” In 17 this place was called “the parade.” A resolution passed by the Corporation in 1732, as follows, “Reso ed, That this Corporation wit leave a piece of land ing at the lowes end of Broadway, fronting the fort, some of the inhabitants, in order to be enclosed make a bowling green there, with walks theroin, for beauty and ornament of said street, as well as for delight of the inhabitants of this city.” John Cha bers, Peter Bayard, and Peter Jay, were the lessees eleven years, at one peppercorn per annum, Such'was Bowling Green, two centuries ago, 1 down to 1732. Since that period it has been impro from time to time, until the Croton water was int duced to our city, when, as it would appear, our » thy muntetpai #Uthorities were seized with an an tion to restore it to something like its primitive be ty, such as it was when it served for a cow market, a block therein, and when the keys were in the kc ing of “Andries the baker.’ The flist step towards storing the old order of things was to tumble. a #h: less pile of rough stones into the centre, and set Croton water to drizzling over it. The work was nc completed, however; the green was not again mac cow market, though some geese and ducks were in duced into the pond, and now, from the appearance things, the little green is to be tastefully improved ought to be, ut any rate, Tuy. Wratnen.—The weather, yestorday, was va ble, with alternate sprinklings of rain and sunsh The air was quite pleasant, and the day, taken a gether, was agreeable, The evening was clear | pleacant, and the indications were furorable to ¢ weather. Pew Sate at St. Cuvncn.—Agreqabl, notice, the sale of pews at St. George's Church, Stuyvesant Square, came off last night, A dedue of $100 was made on all the pews above $400, and/ on those of a less price. ‘Ihe following pews \ sold :— No. $409 Premium 450 “ 450 « “ 30—William Wood hs ++ 650 50—Alfred Trimble, 99—John Stewart, . 97. ‘ee see 700 700 IL of the whois siunber. that w e are all of the whole number that we are bled to publish, the Vestry having requested tha‘ names of the purchasers should not be published Axsivensany of tin Frexcn Re versary of the freedom of France, which ocet 4th of May proximo, residents of this city in an appropriate way, Liki Fourth of July to Americans, The day wiil bo h with delight by all Frenebmen who appreciate tl berty enjoyed by the people of this country me ligated — van you inform me, through your paper, whethe: Member of the Common Counell diet Mithing they lera, in eighteen thirty two? An2 you will much « A LADY SUBSCRIBE: or will be celebrated by the Fr: United States District Court, Before Judge Betts, Alleged Defaleation—Moxvay, Avust. 23,—The U States vs, The Brig Laurens.—It will be remem! the brig Laurens was captured about a since, off the const of Brazil, on auapi being concerned or about to be concerned slave trade, She was sent home, in charge of an o of the United States Navy and a picked crew. It diately after her arrival she was libelled, and in p ance of an order of court, she was taken possess, by the United States Marshal, together with her ta! apparel and furniture. Amongst other things four doard, were $20,000 in specie, which was placed b: Ely Moore, the Marshal, in Dank, asa special de on the ground, as he alleges, that the fee of one-ha cent, payable to the clerk, if the money were bri into court in the usual way, would be saved, It ap that soon afterwards the money was transferred { credit of Mr. Moore or his deputy, Mr. Peck, and an examination lately made in the bank, it'was that it was all drawn out except a sum of $1,500, United States District Attorney obtained ah. ord Saturday, that Mr. Moore should forthwith lodg money in court, but which has not been done up t o'clock this evening, An application for an at ment against Mr, Moore was about to be mage tt for not complying with the order; but at the requ his counsel, it was postponed until to-morrow (this) ing). Mr. Moore says he never touched a dollar of th ney ; that it was lodged in the name of Mr. Pee deputy, and by him drawn out. Mr. Peck say since the appointment of his principal, $133 00C passed through the office ; of that «um he hay ace ed for $126,000, leaving a balance of $7,000 in his! which be is ready to account for and. pay over tc ever shal be found legally authorized to receive tt real state of the case seems to be this claims that Mr, Moore owed bim several balaces ob accounts, and he now insists on setting off one & the other, iia ainsi ‘ Annivan ov THe FaLcon, U.S mails / ship Falcon, Capt. Thompson, from New Yo / Chagres, arrived off the bur yesterday. Als / sehr, Henry, from New York.—C) i puieh, caprac ta Ww York.—Charlesto q G ‘Macon av Fier at Macon, Georgi been visited by a most devtractive fra Up of (00 bules of cotton were destroyed. ‘Th is about $30,000. —Cha foston Despatch, Apr?