The New York Herald Newspaper, May 2, 1849, Page 2

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New York, Wednestay, May 2, 1849, Notice to our Subscribers. ‘Those of our subseribers who have changod their resi- ences, will ploase leave their addrossos at the office, qn the Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau stroets. News from Europe. One week’s later intelligence from Europe, by the America, is now due over the wires, frem St. John, N. B. ‘he Canadian Insurrection—Prospects, Past and Pres The present situation of affairs in the British provinces of Canada, is anomalous and extraordi- nary. It arises from the course of action pursued by the French and British parties for a few years past, and the events growing out of that action. Until within a few years, all the honors and offices connected with the administration of government in the Canadas, were in the possession and under the control of the British party, who constituted then, as they do now, a minority of the people. The majority became dissatisfied with this state of things, and clamored for, und finally obtained, a system, which they term ‘“‘responsible govern- ment,” under the operation of which there was not only a more equitable government, but, what was equally important, a more equitable distribug tion of the spoils and plunder of office. The action and results of this system of govern- ment have been remarkable ; and it is to it that we may trace the present state of feeling between the French and British parties. Now, if those two provinces had been governed by the representatives of the majority of the peo- ple, on a system similar to that which’ prevails in the United States, there would never have been difficulty. Eaeh province would have been a sepa- rate State, and in each the majority would have ruled, as with us; but by being bound together as they are—two hostile races, with hostile recollec- tions existing between them for a period of over half a century—nothing less than what has taken place there could reasonably have been expected. There could be nothing but a perpetual never-end- ing contest between the two races; whereas, had they been independent States, the French would have got on as well in their own way as the people of Louisiana have and do, at this day. The present excitement there, however, is more than what might have been expected, for it has been caused by the Britieh party, which, par excel- lence, has been always the most loyal, as well as the most noisy. 1, however, we do not believe that the idea of annexation to the United States is seriously entertained by the leaders of that party. It has been put forth by their leaders, to serve their own purposes for the time being—with the view of inciting and inflaming the passions of the masses connected with this party, and for the purpose of pro- moting their own selfish purposes. They would not commit themselves to annexation, and hence we see, in the report issued by the British League, that annexation is repudiated. It isa singular fact, how- ever, that all the movements which preceded the revolution which ultimately ended in cutting the connection between England and the old thirteen American colonies, were commenced in the same way as those which have recently taken place in Canada. Separation was the principle advocated by the leaders ostensibly, but resistance only to ini- guitous laws was seriously entertained. But the rank and file adopted eventually not only resistance but separation, too; and we see how it has ended. A similar result may take place in Canada, if the party out of power—the British party—continue to indulge in the violent party spirit and party abuse which have characterized them for some time past, towards the party that is in power. We are persuaded, also, that although there may be a bitter hostility between the two factions in Canada, and that the minority threaten annexation, the majority, or French party, would not interpose any serious obstacle to the furtherance of such a project by the hitherto styled loyal party, if they were satisfied they were sincere in their intention to carry it into eflect. It is supposed by some, that the recent outbreak is nothing more than a mere riot; but the feelings which have been developed in Montreal and other places, show that euch is a wrong and narrow view to take of the matter. When the passions of two great political parties are aroused, as has been the case there, it is difficult to tell. where they will cease. To us, in this quiet republic, where we are in the hebit of settling all political disputes, either concerning great principles or mere party mea- sures, by a majority of votes, the idea of two parties arming and shooting down each other in the streets, is horrible and barbarous; but such things characterize political parties when they are on the eve of deciding the fate of a nation or a province. Such things could not take place in any State of this republic, as war in the open streets between opposing factions; but their oc currence in Canada shows the extreme depth and violence of the feeling which has been aroused on both sides. From all that we have seen and deliberated on the subject, thus ‘ar, we think that, although the alternative raised by the British party is not in- tended or seriously entertained for any purpose than merely to create popular passion, yet that, ‘under compulsien, they will be forced ultimately to adopt separation from the British government in toto. Commerce and trade of all kinds were never 80 stagnant as they are now in Canada: indeed the contrast which this side of the boundary pre- sents to the other is extraordinary, and almost enough in itself to cause revolution and separation. But, independent of this, the two factions have become entangled, for party purposes, with public declarations and popular outeries, and they will both probably find that those same declarations will be, ere long, the symbols of revolution and ultimate separation from the mother country, or of such a feeling as will prevent any local government Scom keeping place for six months together The solution of these important problems will depend on the events that may grow out of the preeent state of feeling and the treatment of the home government. But whatever may be tho Te sult, the people of Canada will find the Americans on the frontier not exactly feeling the same as they did in 1837. They will undoubtedly find sympathy from them, although the Americans will detest and abhor their recent acts in Montreal; but they will take no active part in their quarrels, either among themselves or with England. When the people of Canada have worked out their own salvation—when they shall have settled the terms of separation between themselves and the British government—the Amsrican people will take their case in hand, examine it carefully, and act towards them accordingly. In the meantime, what will the home govern- ment do? Will Lord Elgin g# home? What will be said and done in the British Parliament? Will it precipitate the fall of the whig ministry, and put the conservatives again in power ? The Policy of General Taylor's Admin! tration, Some inquiry has been made among private po- litical circles, and by certain newspapers, in rela- tion to the policy and general measures which may be adopted by the administration of Gen. Taylor, in conducting the affairs of the Union. Hitherto the public attention has been devoted to removals and appointments to office ; but this branch of bu siness is confined in its operations, and does not command the attention of the country so much as the noise and hubbub among the office-beggars and office-holders. The great interests of the coun- try and the different sections of the Union, will soon begin to turn their attention to the forthcom- ing measures of the new administration, and to in- quire what particular changes will be made by the present cabinet upon the policy of the late admi- nistration of Mr. Polk. It is generally understood that the cabinet at ‘Washington has been engaged in counsel for some time past, in relation to the new project connected with the navigation laws, as it has been presented to the British Parliament, with the sanction of the Britush government. The project of the British ministry to open mutually the coasting trade be- tween particular countries, does not seem to obtain by any means the concurrence or acquiescence of the American government, as now constituted. If Mr. Bancroft, the American Minister at London, has given any encouragement to the British go- vernment to make the proposed changes in the British navigation laws, it is now generally un- derstood that instructions have been sent out, or will be, from the present administration at Wash- ington, ofa totally different character from those which the Minister at London has acted upon, from the former administration. Upon the subject of the tariff and the treasury, nothing positive or definite seems yet to have been agreed upon by the cabinet at Washington, so far as weare able to learn or understand. Some inti- mations have been thrown out, indeed, in some of the newspapers, that General Taylor himself has expressed a preference for specific duties in our sys- tem of duties, over the ad valorem plan. But it is probable his language may have been over-rated by the exclusive interest of the parties who listened to what he said. It is to be hoped that no exclu- sive section, or manufacturing interest, or any par- ticular local interest, will have any influence upon the cabinet in relation to the tariff of duties ; but that, as it appears probable some change will be made, it will be such that the tariff will em- brace a due mixture of the ad valorem and specific principles, calculated to distribute the advantages and burthens equally. In reference to the treasury system, we doubt if any important change will be made in the existing law, other than that of giving to the government the power of drawing and re- drawing upon the different sub-treasuries, thus ren- dering it unnecessary to transport the precious me- tals in bulk backwards and forwards, in cases where bills of exchange would answer the purpose as well. All these points, in relation to all the important measures to be adopted, and changes to be made, will, we have no doubt, be judiciously examined, weighed and determined during the summer, be- fore the meeting of Congress in December next. ‘We trust that no special interest, no manufactur- ing cligue, no stock-jobbing or speculating coterie, no financial class of individuals, will have influ- ence enough to impose upon the cabinet their par- ticular theories, calculated to advance their own particular objects, but hostile to the whole Union, and contrary to the interests of all the people.: Hitherto certain manufacturing and _ financial cliques have had too much power and influence in shaping the course of whig politics; but now, under the spirit of pure patriotism, honesty and justice, brought into the government by General Taylor, we hope and believe that all such attempts will be set aside and repudiated by the men in power. Forrest ann Macreapy.—Forrest 1s now play~ ing at the Broadway; and Macready 1s to make his last appearance at the Astor Place theatre, on Mon- day evening next. Both of these gentlemen will thus be playing at the same time in this city. Some intimations have been given that the indiscreet friends of Mr. Forrest intend to make a rumpus on the appearance of Mr. Macready, and thus avenge upon him the criticisms of the London press, made upon the American artist, some years ago. We have given all the different steps of the dispute be- tween these two artists, and particularly the last singular and remarkable letter which was written by Mr. Forrest, sent to Pittsburgh, and published there. For ourselves, we believe that the last letter reveuls the whole secret of all the dispute. ‘It had the certificate of Henry Wikoff, who has retailed to Mr. Forrest all the tittle.tattle he had picked up in London in relation to Mr. Fonblanque, Forster, and others. It seems that this is all the foundation Mr. Forrest has had for the impressions produced upon his mind in relation to the share of Mr. Ma- cready in thefattacks of the press upon him. Now, we are perfectly satisfied, and many of our cotem- poraries have expressed the same belief, that the tattling reminiscences of Wikoff are altogether un- worthy of credit, and that Mr. Macready, on that occasion, could never have taken the trouble to get a man to write an article against Forrest. We are perfectly satisfied, from the character of the certifier and the former passages ot his history, that there is not a word of truth in the whole story; and that as soon as Mr. Fonblanque (or his friends) see it, he will give the whole an emphatic and de- cided contradiction. The whole dispute between these two great men has been fomented by a malicious little lage, who has been offended with Macready, and has attempted to work up and excite Forrest, in order to gratify his own petty, venomous, little malice. Now, in such a position of things, we venture to throw out the suggestion, that the mutual friends of these two great men should, in some way or other, have a meeting, and confer together upon this controversy, hear both sides, receive mutual explanations, and, sheuld a reconciliation of these unhappy disputes between them be the result, it would certainly be better for both of them, than to remain in the position in which we have seen them for some time past—writing the hardest and bit- terest things against each other. Let us see if we cannot produce some sort of pacification; by some such negotiation. ArkivaL ov THE Steamsuip Sanan Sanps.— The auxiliary steamship Sarah Sands, Captain ‘Thempeon, arrived yesterday, from Livespool, with upwards of two hundred passengers, all in fine health. After being out five days, she broke the piston rod and cylinder, the propeller having got foul of something while in motion, Her cargo is in good order. She has proved herself a good sailer, aw her propeller retarded her progress very tuch from the time she was unable to use it. ‘Tnx “ Heracy’s” New Painting Macuinery.— ‘We have seen a statement running the rounds of some of the newspapers, and originating in some disreputable source in this city, to the effect that the new printing machinery by which the New York Herald is printed, and invented by the Messrs. Hoe, of this city, destroys, in the process of work- ing off an edition, an immense value of sheets of paper, to an extent far beyond that of the former machines. ‘We have no hesitation in pronouncing this state- ment an unfounded calumny—an unmitigated false- hood, in its broadest and widest extent. During the first month or two in which this new machinery was in operation, a small quantity of paper was spoiled in the experiments which were made, in order to test the working of some of the subsidiary portions of the machines; but the experiments having been made, and all parts of the machinery satisfactorily adjusted, it is now in perfect working order, in the vaults of our building, in Fulton street, at the comer of Nassau street ; and, during tho last few weeks, the quantity of spoiled sheets, in an edi- tion of nearly forty thousand, amounts, on un ave- rage, to about from thirty to sixty or seventy sheets, and sometimes a hundred, per day. There is, there- fore, under the operation of this new printing ma- chinery, a saving in the mere waste of spoiled sheets, far beyond that which we ever experienced under the old system. It is quite possible that this statement, to which we give the unqualified and circumstantial contra- diction, was put forth by some malicious person, for the purpose of injuring the ingenious inventor of this machinery, who is now in Paris, engaged in the construction of similar machines for the journals of that metropolis. If it be so, the attempt will fail. The New York Herald, as now printed, is acknowledged to be, in point of typo- graphical excellenee, the most beautiful daily jour- nal ever issued from any establishment in the United States, Our new printing machines are, in all respeets, perfect and complete, fully realizing the expectations of their inventor and ourselves. From eight to ten thousand sheets are thrown off in an hour, and a double sheet is printed with the same rapidity and ease as a single one. This machinery is, in fact, unique. There is nothing like it in existence in this country, and we believe the only one, besides those in our vaults, is that which is now in process of manufacture at Paris Two of the penny papers,—one in this city, and another in Philadelphia,—have similar but emallzr machines, of a different construction, ca- pable of printing single sheets to the same extent; but none of those penny paper establishments pos- sess the splendid, double power, extraordinary ma- chines, with all their apparatus, which may be seen by any curious persons, male or female, by calling at our establishment, between the hours ot twelve and three o’clock, any day. The New York Herald establishment is now complete in all its parts—mechanical and intellec. tual. The recent improvements in its machinery— costing about $40,000—and the building in which they are contained, and its improvements and ad- ditions, costing $50,000 more—making in all an outlay of $90,000—are all in the first order; so that hereafter we have nothing to do but conduct our newspaper enterprise, manage our intellectual de- partment, assist a wise government, develope the resources of an industrious and_ intellectual people, and expose all sorts of bubbles and hum- bugs, either in banks, politics, socialism, Fourier- ism, and roguery of all shades, kinds, colors, and dimensions, that may spring up in this busy world, to stop or delay the civilization of the human race. Fasuronapte Traven.—We understand that there is a great deal of preparation made at Sara- toga and Newport for the approach of the fashion- able season. The proprietcrs of the hotels are brushing up their houses, painting their parlors, organizing their cuilnary departments, and mus- tering their troops of waiters and bands of minstrels. During the last two or three years, the managers of the principal hotels at these fashionable watering places, have made great efforts to throw out attrac- tions to the public, by getting up fancy balls, under the patronage of the flash people of fashion, who, on those occasions, perpetrate all sorts of absur- dities, and indulge in vagaries, sometimes not very innocent or moral in their results. We learn that new and wonderful preparations are in progress, in certain fashionable quarters, in this and other cities, among the codfish aristocracy, to figure tremen- dously next season. Many balls will be got up, polkas will be danced, strange baths will be taken in the surf, anda variety of amusements will be introduced,fthat will be perfectly astounding to the quiet community throughout the country. These flash movements are, of course, calculated to bring vast crowds of visiters and idlers, and particularly gamblers and blacklegs of the lowest kind, to these watering places. A state of society is thus pro- duced at the watering places, which is rather more amusing and philosophical than decent or comfort- able. We have much more to say of these matters, and some interesting descriptions to give of the fashion- able cliques of New York codfisk aristocracy. Those who really desire to enjoy a summer trip, should go beyond those flashy receptacles of fashionable folly and pretension, of opera goers, fancy costumers, French cooks, and Italian wait- ing-maids. We understand that a new and splen- did hotel is about to be erected at Niagara Falls, and that great preparations are in progress, in order to have it ready for the accommodation of visitors next summer. A new company has been formed, and a large capital invested, to carry out this enter- prise. We believe that the operations have been already commenced. Socta.ism in AcTion—Newsparer STEALING.— Proudhon, the great Socialist leader infFrance, for- merly announced as the corner-stone of his new system of society, that ‘aJl property was a rob- bery.” That is to say, that there is no such thing in existence as the right of property, and when any one wants what another has got, he has a perfect right to reach torth his hand and help himself as he may desire. Such conduct, under the old code, was ealled stealing, and met with its deserved punishment in the Penitentiary. But the new philosophy and moder socialists are going to mend all these absurd and old notions about pro- perty in anything. In the newspaper business, when any journals, at at a vast expense, have published exclusive intel- ligence of an important character, their cotempo- raries generally, in copying the intelligence, give credit to the journals to whom they are indebted for it; and if such news is ever appropriated with- out such credit being given, in the language of the craft, such an appropriation is called ‘ newspape, stealing,”—appropriating other persons’ labors without giving them the due credit. The great socialist organ of this city—the Tyibune—has given pregnant proofs of the sincerity of its belief in the socialist doctrine, and its won- derful apothegm, that there is no such thing as property, by appropriating to itself our ex- clusive intelligence from California, without giving the least intimation of the quarter from whence he borrowed it. This is, certainly, socialism in practice, and we give our philesophical cotemporary credit for carrying out his theery in common life with such success. These philo- sophers have never hitherto succeeded in their experiments of making philosophical associations and working communities. Our eotemporary seems to be more successful. We give him credit for thus beginning to put in practice the prin- ciples of his religion and philosophy for the benefit, und as a specimen of his proposed new state of 6o- ciety Vorg vor Governor in Ankansas.—Roane is elected. The ofheinl returns of all the countics where nny vote was given, except two, are in Misrissippr and Mtard, the two counties yet to come in, will give Roane 9 mayority of about ninety votes, Larger rrom Rio pg Janerro.—The brig Mary Perkins, Capt. Chase, arrived last night from Rio de Janeiro, in the short passage of 36 days. Capt. C. brought no papers of recent dates, but he says that the harbor is crowded with American vessels, bound to California, and that the [streets of Rio were swarming with Yankees. The report that the Emperor intended giving the Americans a ban- quet is contradicted, as Capt. C. says that these “sons of freedom” indulged in such freakish ex- travagancies as not only frighted the town from its propriety but scared the Emperor himself almost out of his senses. His majesty probably intended to have given them a kind reception on their arrival, but their free habits apparently accorded ill with his umperial notions. A number of the Californians were arrested for riotous conduct, and placed in prison. Capt. Chase brought us the following letter from the passengers of the ship South Carolina, bound for California, which left this port on the 24th Ja- nuary. ‘The letter, no doubt, will be gratifying to the friends and relatives of those on board of that vessel:—— Sir Sovrn Canoxima, Feb. 16, 1849, ‘Vo ty Eprron or tur New Yorx Henatp— We have tuken advantage of an opportunity present- ed by the brig Mary Perkins, bound to Rio, to commu- nicate with our friends at home, and selectud your journal ax the most promising channel of effecting this end ‘Thus. if you will give publication to this, and re- quest (he same of all the principal papers of the Union, for we have representatives from all purts, you will confer a favor demanding our gratitude, and relieving the uneasiness of many interested in our weifare. Our beautiful vessel is now within a few miles of the equa- tor, after having accomplished one of the quickest pas- ager ever made. | We had hopes until the last twenty four hours, of bcating the run made by the Sva Witch, which was twenty-two days from New York to the line; but after reaching within ninety miles, up to the twenty-first day, we have been laboring under the mis- fortune of a deid calm until this, her twenty-third. It gives us unmeasured delight to convey to ail those who ave friends aboard, the pleasing information of their continued health and more than cheerful spirits. Our numbers are many. and those at home may con- ceive our deprivations considerable, but we will venture the assertion there are none here but what will bear evidence to the realization of more comfort and care than anticipated, Our captain, in kindness and atten- tion to the wants of his passengers, is all wo could de- sire. Add to this the fine sailing qualities of this noble specimen of a ship, with an experienced crews and plenty of good fare, and you can possibly imagine the happiness of our situation, Our amusements are varied, comprising, in part, reading, writing, games of chance, gymnastic exercises, &e., &0. Our present latitude, 1 mile north, lon tude 25 40, In hopes this may reach you, and, through you, the friends of all on board, we remain, Your obedient servants, JOHN W. LOCKWOOD. JAMES WILSON. URTON. JOSEPH SIMPSON. ALEXANDER MUIR. P.8,—Tho above uuamed gentlemen are appointed or- gans for the whole number of passengers, to dictate this communication. Latsr rrom St. Dominco.—The brig Stephen G. Bass, Capt. Winchester, arrived last evening, by which we have advices to the 13th ult., from St. Domingo City. We are informed by Capt. W. that when he sailed, President Soulouque was within sixteen miles of the city, with an army of twenty thousand well disciplined troops. He had taken all the towns on his march, and was expected to attack the city in a day or two. The inhabitants were taking every possible means of leaving the city. A number of British TELEGRAPHIC ENTELLIGENCE, Summary. Quite a number of telegraphic despatches will be | found below, from various parts of the Union, and from Canada. Our Montreal intelligence informs us that the French Canadians of the lower province are anxious to show their approval of the conduct of Lord Elgin; while, on the other hand, their de- monstrations are met with determined opposition by the remainder of the population. A motion is pending in the lower house, for a dissolution of the two provinces. In the upper province, meet- ings have been held, and petitions drawn up for signature, praying for a change in the Governor Generalship. A despatch from Louisville, dated 30th ult., fur- nishes the proceedings in the Emancipation Con- vention of Kentucky, which convened in Frank- fort, on the 25th. Despatches from Baltimore and Washington, give the latest returns of the Virginia election. THE LATEST FROM CANADA. CONTINUED EXCITEMENT AT MONTREAL. Threatened Dissolution of the Union of the Provinces. nv we Arrival of | Deputation from Quebec. Meetings at Toronto and Ki-gston. Petitions for the Removal of Lord Eig! Monrreat., May 1—5 P. M. ‘A deputation of French Canadians, to congratulate Lord Elgin on the quiet state of the country, arrivod in town this morning from Quebee. ‘A large mob was prepared on the wharves to receive them. ‘They were, however, landed at the Longuiel ferry, about a mile below the city. It is ‘eared, should they go down again by steamer, that the boat will be attacked. Mr. Boulton will move, in the House of Assembly to- night, for a dissolution of the union of the two provinces. An address, calling upon the people of the city to keep tho public peace, signed by the most influential mem- bers of the conservative party, is to be sent out to-night. Intelligence has reached town from Toronto of an immense meeting having been held, and a petition to the Queen to recall Lord Elgin and dissolve Parliament, decided on. News from Kingston is to the same offect. ANOTHER DESPATCH. Mowtreat, May 1—8 P. M. It was reported this morning, that a deputation was coming from Quebec, to prosent an address to the Go- vernor General, This created a great deal of excito- ment, and large mob, numbering some six or seven thousand, assembled to prevent their landing; but not- withstanding their efforts to prevent them, the deputa- tion succeeded in offecting a landing at the Cross, about three miles below Montreal. It is rumored that Mr. Boulton intends moving for vessels were crowded with refugees, and a large quantity of money and valuable property had been placed in the houses of the American and British Consuls. The city was almost entirely deserted of women and children, and, no doubt, it is, by this time, in the possession of Soulouque, and, from the charac- ter of the man, it is supposed much blood has heen shed. Captain W. states that he had much difficulty in getting a clearance and enough provisions for his voyage. Stave Emancipation Convention 1N Kentucky. —A convention, to adopt measures for the gradual emancipation of slavery in Kentucky, was lately held in Louisville, in that State. The recent re- markable letter of Mr. Clay, upon this subject, has given a great impetus to this movement, which may lead to some curious developements and re- sultshereafter. A certain portion of the people of Kentucky seem, however, to be opposed to all mea- sures for the gradual emancipation of the slaves, and for their re-exportation to the coast of Africa. There is, besides, another portion, which are hostile to such measures, considering them not only as impracticable, but as a dangerous—intermeddling with the institutions of the South. We doubt much of the utility which can result from this convention upon the matter of slavery. The idea of sending back again to Africa all the slaves in Kentucy, so as to get rid of them, appears to us preposterous and impracticable. Let us see, however, what the kettle of fish will yield. GRranp CoaLiTIon BETWEEN THE DEMOCRATS AND Socratists.—A singular coalition has recently been made in Wisconsin, between the two sections of democracy—the hunkers and barnburners. The items of this coalition have been iurnished to the world by the great organ of socialism in this coun- try, the Tribune; and, furthermore, we perceive that the socialist leaders here join heart and hand in the coalition of the new democratic elements. A similar movement to that in Wisconsin is now preparing in this city, and throughout the State ; and we believe that hunkers, barnburners, and socialists mean all to unite together, including all the ultras of all kinds in politics and religion, so as to carry all before them in the city and State, at the next elections. This is a very interesting the dissolution of the Union, in the Assembly, to-night. Large meetings are being held in Toronto and King ston, and numerous petitions are getting up to her Ma jesty, the Queen, for a recall of Lord Elgin. AsI close my despatch, things look quite peaceable The Marshal of the Southern District of New York. Batimone, May 1, 1849. General Lockwood, of Westchester county, will, it is said, be appointed Marshal of the Southern District of New York, in the place of tho present incumbent, Ely Moore. The Current Reports in Washington, &e. ‘Wasninaton, April 30, 1849. ‘The political eclipse expected to-day—proscription— is postponed. Ewing not returned—Johnson and Pres- ton gone home for a day or two. New York Collector ship still open—Seward people pushing Brady—Young considered ahead. We have no doubt of the success of Sken Smith, the late demonstrations of the Philadelphia natives having stopped the operations of Levin. The latter went up to General Taylor, to-day, and told him dis- tinctly that he withdrew all opposition to Smith. The President said to the friends of Smith that their man was his man, but that the choico would rest with the cabinet. Smith we consider safe. Meredith would prefer a more decided whig; but I know he expected to go for Smith. w. Affairs in Washington—Appointments, &c. ‘Wasnxatox, May 1—1 P. M. The following appointments of Collectors of Customs have been made :— Hooper C. Hicks, Vienna. Robert Mitchell, Pensacola, Florida. James Sanchese, St. Augustine, do. Elise Pond, jew York. Ira Smith, Champlain, do. ‘Wm. 8. Millicott, Yorktown, Virginia. C. W. Dennison, of Boston, has been appointed clerk inthe Navy Department, in place of J. P. Storm, re- movod. Tho Secretary of the Navy will leave in a day or two, and is expected to be absont about two weeks. The reported illness of President Taylor’s lady is untrue. The gonoral impression is that Wallack will receive the appointment of Marshal, and Gideon the appoint- ment of Postmaster, of this District. Mr. Ewing is expected to arrive to-day. [Arrival of Mr. Ewing, &e. Wasninatos, May 1—7 P M. ‘The Hon. Thomas Ewing, Secretary of the Interior, arrived to-day, and made quite a stir among the poli- ticians. movement, and we shall notice its progress here- after. Police Intelligence. Curious Case of False Pretences.—A rather singular case of false pretencos was preferred yesterday before Justice Lothrop, by a Mr. Thomas Pughjresiding at,No. 344 Water street, against aman by the name of Lt G, Klinck, It appears that, about two weeks ago, Klinck bought out the camphine manufactory owned by James F. Conklin, situated on the corner of 2th street and 3d avenue, for the sum of $800, for which he was to pay in several instalments. Klinck then put an advertiso- ment in one of the daily papers, asking for a cash part- ner, and a Mr. Henry L. Grant answered the appli- cation, Klinck then required an advance of $500 cash, which was paid by Mr, Grant on the 19th of April, under a written contract that upon the payment of the $500 Mr. Grant would be taken into the concern as book-keeper, at a salary of $12 per week. This pay- ment and agreement was made a week ago last Friday and the very next day the very same arrangement w: entered into between Mr. Pugh and Klinck, Grant Pugh both being ignorant of any such arrangement being made except by themselves, On the Sunda; night following the factory took fire, and was consume Grant and Pugh then appiied to Klinck for the return of thefmoney. This he promised to do; but after hum- bugging them about the whole of the week, under various pretences, he packed up his trunks, and started from his residence { m street for Hamilton, Wayne Co., N, ¥., whi as a brother residing ; but fearful, it seems, of being captured, he informa the servant woman that if any one called to see him to say ho was gone to New Orleans. Mr. Grant called at ! his house on Monday afternoon, and was told he had left for New Orleans, but not believing the story, he procured Captain Leonard, of the 2d ward police, to aid him in the search; and on visiting one of th Albany boats they found’ him on board, having ta his passage for Aibany. Mr, Klinck was then escorted on shore sans ceremonie, and becoming alarmed, agreod to pay back the monvy, and took Mr. Grant to a houss in Liberty street, and refunded the $500. Klinck was then allowed to depait on his journey. But soon after the boat had left Mr. Pugh diseovered the direction he Was travelling, immediately hastened to tho telegraph office, (which goes n leetle ahead of steam or railroads.) despatched a communication to Mayor Humphrey at Albany; and at tho arrival of tho boat an officer was jp waiting, and took Mr. Klinek into custody on the charge, A warrant was issucd, yesterday, by Jus- tice Lothrop. for the accused, and offlcer Horrigan was despatched to Albany last eveuing in ordor to. bring the prisoner back for trial Com, Warrington is to officiate as Secretary of the Navy, in Mr, Preston's absence Interesting Proceedings in the Kentucky Emancipation Convention. Lovisvitum, Ky., April 30—P. M. The convention called in the State of Kentucky, for the purpose of considering what course it becomes those to pursue who are opposed to the increase and perpetuation of slavery, assembled on the 25th ult. at Frankfort. After tho organization of the body, sundry propositions wore adopted, among which were tho fol- lowing: — I. Believing that hereditary slavery, as it exists by the laws of Kentucky, is injurious to the common. wealth, inconsistent with the fundamental principles of a free government, and epposed to the rights of man- kind, it, therefore, ought not to bo perpetuated. II, Any scheme of emancipation ought to be pros Pective, or operative upon such negroos as are bora after the adoption of said scheme; and for this purpose the annexed points are recommonded to be inserted in the new constitution : Ist. An absolute prohibition of the importation of slaves into the Stato of Kentucky, 2d. That complete power shall be conferred upon the people of Kentucky to perfvot, under the new constitu. tion, a system for the gradual prospective omaneipa- tion of their slaves. Another Brutal Fight Among the Phila~ delphia Firemon—The Wind-up of the Parade, &e. Puiapecenia, May 1,1840—0 P. M. During the procession of the firemon, this afternoon, the “ Killers”? and “ Stingers” made m most brutal at- tack upon the members of Good Will Hose Company, at tho corner of Eighth and Catharine streets, throwing stones and other missiles at them, firing pistols, &o., which, provoking themembers of said company, they immediately left the ranks, and drove them off, after giving them a revere beating. It is said that nono of Charge of Falee Pretences.-Officer Van Noatrand, of tho lower police, arrested, yestorday, a sontec! looking man by tho name of Abner W. Spooner, on a warrant jasued by Justice Lothrop, whervin he stands charged with obfainining by false pretences, a bill of dry goods ons credit of eight months. for t the firm of Henry G. Griffin been standing sinow 1847. 9 sum of $336. from pis case, it eoms, has why it has not boon promecuted before }) somewhat remarkable Mr. pooner appeared before the magistrate with his able counsel, Mr. Sandford, who stated to the court that the caso on the face of the papers was not one in which his client could be heidon the faots being shown, and demanded a hearing, Tho magistrate designated two o’olock on Thursday next at which hour he would in- vortigate the case. “Mr, Spooncr was then allowed bo £0, 0n the promise being made by Mr. Sandford that he would prolace him on Thursday, Mr. Spooner asserts thnt no Jalse pretences have boon made, whieh can be shown by his covasel om the day of tho hearing. the parties were dangerously hurt. ‘Tho procession was dismiasod at flvo o’slook, having been on the march for eight hours and @ half. ‘The firemen were complotely fagged out. California Emigrants, Bautimous, May 1, 1849. Accounts from St, Josoph, Missouri, state that five companice of California omigrants, from the State of New York, wore encamped at that plaoo on the 14th ult.—one called the “Buffalo Exploring and Mining Company ;" another hails from Sohagtiooke ; the third from Washington county ; tho fourth from Cattarau- gue; and the fifth tho “ Albany Ovorland Association.” All wore in good health, Thoy number in all 1,600, Virginia Election, FIRST DISTRICT. Millsom (democrat) has a majority of about 160. SECOND DISTRICT. Riehard K. Meade, (democrat) re-elected. THIRD DISTRICT. Thomas 8. Flournoy, (whig) probably re-elected, as | be gains 160 in Halifax county, FOURTH DISTRICT. Last represented by Boooe , (democrat), Ahving’s (whig) Majorities. Bocock’s (dem “ Majerities. Campbal. ... 150 Prince Edwar Cumberland. . . 85 Appomattox, Fluvanna.... 6 (barlotte*. . 59 Buckingham (ubout a tie) Total... Lunenburg. which gave 103 majority for Cass, to be be heard from. There is but little doubt of Bucoek’s re-election, although there is some question as to the yote of ampbell county. which gave | aylor 240 majo rity, and !'@ probably now given more than 150 majong ty for Irving. * This is according to returns by a letter in the Rich- mond Republican. Another account puts down Char- lotte at 106 for Bocock. FIFTH DISTRICT. ——1849-—— 18, Whig. m., Goccin. Pownut, Tartor, Oass, Albemarle...... 7 628 833 619 Amherst ....5.0 = 130 416 418 Bedford . - — 886 ‘534 Greeno .. .. 50 283 63 436 Vadixo... 87 416 69 a0 Nelson 150 — 304 229 Oranges... 02. Lmaj, = 206 281 1,057 1,416 2,967 2832 Powell, demoerat, is 350 ahead in all the counties but Bedford, which last fall gave Taylor 352 majority. The contest, therefore, is close and doubtful; but another account places Powell 593 abead in the above counties, except two, which it is thought they (Bedford and Nelson) cannot overcome, and the democrats claim the election of Powell. This, if so, is a democratic gain, Goggin being the late member. SIXTH DISTRICT. Seddon, democrat, elected by about 400 majority over Botts (whig.) SEVENTH DISTRICT. Bayly, (democrat,) re-elected—majority not ascer- tained. FIGHTH DISTRICT. Last represented by Beale, (democrat.) Maj. for Foruxs, (whig.) Maj Housrpar, (dem) Eenex ss eee t+ ++ 68 Spo taylvania . Richmond County Car line .. King George. . Kins William. Westmoreland « King and Queen. Total... ese eee BAT Total........, Forbes (whig) ahead 48 in the abovo counties, with ‘iddlesex, which gave nine majority for Cass, to be heard from. The probabilities are in favor of the elee- tion of Forbes, instead of Holliday, as at first reported Should these returns prove correct, this will bea whig gain in this district, formerly represented by R. M. T. Hunter. It gave Taylor 77 majority last fall. NINTH DISTRICT. Morton (whig) elected over Pendleton, late whig member. TENTH DISTRICT. Parker (democrat) elected, in place of Bedinger. (de- mocrat.) ELEVENTH DISTRICT. McDowell (democrat) re-elected. Nothing definite from the remaining four districts. They have probably elected two whigs and two demo- crats. Later. Baurmtenx, May 1, 1849. For Congresa, Flournoy (whig) ia defeated in the Ha- lifax district. The whigs will have two members only. The Latest, ‘Wasnixoton, May 1, 1849—GP. M. FIRST DISTRICT. Jobn S. Millson (dem.) clected. SECOND DISTRICT. R. K. Meade (dem.) ro-clected. THIRD DISTRICT. Halifax—Tho’s 8. Flournoy (whig) doubtless elected. FOURTH DISTRICT. Buckingham—Thomas A. Bocock’s (dem.) chances most favorable, | FIFTH DISTRICT. Albemarle—Wm. L Goggin'’s (whig) clection is now pretty certain, though the result is still doubtful. SIXTH DISTRICT. Settled in favor of James A. Seddon (dem.) SEVENTH DISTR - Accomac—Thomas H. Bayly (dom.) olcoted. EIGHTH DISTRICT. Spottsylvanis—The returns, thus far, are in favor of James M. Forbes (whig). NINTH DISTRICT. Jeremiah Morton (whig) elected. TENTH DISTRICT. Richard Parker (dem.) elected. ELEVENTH DISTRICT Jas. McDowell (dem.) re-elected TWELFTH DISTRICT. Thus far, K. Edmondson’s (dem.) chances are sald to be best. THIFTEENTH DISTRICT. The accounts received to-day, state McMullen (dem.) to be elected. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. This district is still in a fog, and we have nothing definite. FIPTEENTH EISTRICT. Chas. W. Russell (whig) elected. Return of Sixteen of Col. Webb's Expedi- tion, and the only Survivor of another Party from New York for California, at New Orleans, &c. &c. Bautimone, May 1, 1849, New Orleans papers of tho 24th ult. have boon re- ceived. By them we learn that the steamer Hetzel had arrived from Brazos Santiago, with sixteen members of Colonel Webb's expedition for California. The Colonel was net with them. Mr. Buchanan. the only survivor of » company of seven that left New York for Califeruia, by the route through Mexico, also came inthe Hetzel. His comrades had all perished ; one having been murdered at Mate- moras, and the other five died of the cholera. Mr. B. intends returning to New York. The following aro the passengers in the Hotsel:— General Porter, Lieut. Haynes Webird, A, Howell, C. Parish, James Davis, J. Cisco, 8. Smilio, C. E. Floming, A. M. Nevin, J. Kashaw, L. Parsons, A. T. Shipman, R. M. Sherwood, M. B. Valentine, J. G. Junkin, i. Naei- mentee, John D, Langdon, Joseph Gussett, James Warner, Messrs, Buchanan, Reed, Stevens, Rodgers, Collins, Hogan, Russell, Stevers, Sebtucher, and Mitchell. The Ducl at Old Point Comfort. Bavtimone, May 1, 1849. James Hope, ono of the partics engaged in the duel at Old Point Comfort, was dying yesterday; and Midship- man Jones, (the other paity) nephew of the late Com- modore Barron.) was recovering. Mr. Hope was shot with the same pistol that killed Commodore Decatur, im his duel with Commodore Barron. Nomination for Governor of Tennessee, Bavtimone, \ ay 1, 1840, Neil 8. Brown has been nominated a: the whig cam- didate for Governor of Tennessoo, Markets, ie bae Ausany, May 1—6 P. M. jes of yellow corn were made, to arrl an ont ant Oe, le, arrive any time Tus Steamer S .--By the brig Republie, Capt. Littlefield, we learn that the steamer Sena» tor was at Pura on the Sth of April. She put in for fuel, after a passage of seventeen days. All were well, and no damage had been sustained. She was to sail in two days for San Francisco. Marine Affairs. Qutox Passace.—The now and beautiful packet ahip Constitution, Capt Britton, arrived from Liverpool, yesterday morning. at an ently hour, in loss than twenty days passage, She left Liverpool on the 11th ult,, and crossed tho banks in ten days; since thon, she has had light winds and calms, Sho bas five hundred and fifty- cight passengors in the stecrage, all of whom are im good health, ia Return or Con, Wenn.—The steamer Globe pt ot New ae on the 26th ult, from the srazos, brings amo) ler passengers, Colonel H. % Webb, L. Webb, und nine others of the expe: e. tion ter California, who have finully abanwoned it and resolved to retarn home, Audubon remains with the number that have det d P —Phal. Ledger, May Le Cmermuned to proceed ii eee