The New York Herald Newspaper, May 23, 1849, Page 1

Major General Worth. In our telegraphic despatches, yesterday, we an- mounced the decease of Major General Worth, of the United States army, one of the bravest and noblest soldiers that ever fought in his country’s service. The sad intelligence cast a gloom over the entire city. Asa mark of respect, the Ameri- @an flag was suspended at half mast throughout the day, from numerous hotels and other public buildings. We take the following sketch of the life, cha- Yacter, and services of General Worth, from the Rough and Ready Annual :— William J. Worth was born in the State of New ‘York, and, when # boy, was engaged in a store in Alba- When quite young. the disputes between France and England seomed likely to draw our country into a ‘war with one of the great powers; and when these fears Were realized, Worth was one of the tirst to apply for a eommission in the army, [is request was granted, and he received the appointment of Ist lieutenant in ‘the 23d infantry, on the 1yth March, 1813. In the battle of Chippewa Plains, Worth acted as aid to General Scott, and when the nature of that officer's ‘duties are reme: t he ‘ent eonduct, und was notieed by General Brown in eompli- Mentary terms, He was further rewarded by a com- mission as captain, dated August 19, 1814. In the sanguinary battle of Niagara, Worth had a farther opportunity of proving his military talents, Captain Worth was rewarded for his bravery in this action, by the thanks of his superior officers, and the Fank of major, Although he performed good service juring the remainder of the war, yet he hud no oppor- tunity of distinguishing himself. Atits elose, he was ho- mored by an appointment to superimtend the West Point Academy, in which responsible station he won the e: ‘teem and confidence of all concerned. He was brevet- ted lieutenant colonel on the 25th of July 1 ap- | Regia major of ordnance ip 1832, and colonel of the th infantry regiment, July 7th, 1938, In Florida, Colonel Worth was enabled to aet a rather more conspicuous than most of the officers in that unfortunate war ‘he precision that characterizes all Bis movements was of the utmost service during the @ampaigns of 1841 and 42. when he compelled several ies of the Indians to surrender. He was brevetted gadier general on the 1st of ch, 1842. On the 19th of April he fought the battle of Palaklaklaha, in which a large body of Seminoles were entirely defeated, end several of their chivftuins subsequently obliged to surrender. ‘When General Taylor marched from Corpus Christi to make war upon Mexico, Worth was the second in gommand, and led the main army to the Rio Grande, while the commander moved towards Point Isabel, ‘Worth planted the flag of his country on the Rio Grande, with his own baud, Soon after Colonel Twiggs arrived, and claimed the command of Worth’s di- Vision, on account of priority of commission. His claim ‘being substantiated by the proper documents, Taylor ‘was obliged to confirm it, and Worth, cousidering him- self aggrieved, left the army, reached Washington, and tendered his resignation. In doing so, however, he displayed all the delicacy and reluctance which duch a step wus calculated to inspire, and declared his hope ‘that should actual hostilities take place he might be permitted to resume the command, and expressed his entire approbation of the conduct of the commanding se While at Washington the aspect at the seat ef war ehanged. News arrived of the danger of Paylor at Fort Brown, and soon after of the march to Point Jeabel, and the battles of the 8th and Yth of May. ‘Worth immediately applied for his commission; it was ited, and he hurried on to Texas. He was received yy General Taylor with open arms, and condueted the ne; tions attending the capitulation of Matamoraa. nother and nobler field was now off to him at Monterey. General ‘laylor, with the generosity of a true soldier. iutgusted hun with the attack upon the Bishop’s palace; an almost impregnable fortress, com- manding a steep and rocky height, and the key of the road to the interior. This was considered by the whole army as an almost desperate undertaking, and none who saw the division of the general march from th @amp toward the palace, expected to see hulf of them return. The peculiar situation of Worth fa- yored this belief, as it was supposed that, in order to atone for his lost opportunities and stop the voi of ealumny, he would rush headlong into danger, and recover his reputation at every hazard, Worth acted differently. He felt bis duty to the soldie: and allowed no personal feeling to hinder its ex- eeution, Where the Americans expected the vier Joss, and perhaps total failure, they were scarcely in- jured. During the whole time, the troops labored in means of the enemy’s guns, crossing ravines, climbing rocks and ledges, wading through water, and carrying Worth was all’ the their capuon up precipitous clitis. time horseback, riding trom post to Ara and using every effort to cheer his men in their luborious duties. His conduct is mentioned by the commander in terms ‘Of the warmest approbation. ‘orth was one of the commissioners at the negotia- tions for the capitulation, and performed efficient ser- vice during the evacuation of the city. He was subse- gents detached to Sultillo, where he remained until january, at which time he marched for the Gulf coast tojoin Gen. Scott. At Vera Craz, General Worth was the first office~ that formed his trovps in line after their landiog. His services in the riege were valuable; and he was the of the American deputation to arrange the terms ofeapitulation. When the Mexicans had left the city, ‘Worth was appointed governor, and occupied it with his brigad is prompt andexact measures soon re- suscitated the trade and commerce of the city, and re- pressed the disorders which had long dit ed it. On the same day that the battle of Sierra (jordo was pe kes Worth took unresisted possession of the town and fortress ot Perote, im-which were found immense stores of ammunition. cannon, mortars, ad small arms. ‘This is one of the siongesh oases in Mexico. Here he remain r some time, ine: engaged in per- fecting the discipline of nis army. "the movements of Santa Anna called him from his retirement, and, after the battle of Sierra Gordo, he was very active in cutting off supplies from the Mexican camp. Karly in May, he advanced towards Puebla, and on the 14th, he was met by Santa Anna, with a detachment of about three jousand men, most of them cavalry. A skirmish en- sued, several Mexicans were unhorsed, and the whole force returned to the city. The next morning, before daylight. Santa Anna left for the interior, audat ten O'eloek, the Americans obtuined quiet possession. The city of Puebla is well built, ornamented with numerous li buildings, and contains eighty thousand inha- tant This hes proved the last military achievement of General Worth, ‘The same inaction which a paucit of troops impores on all the other officers of the Me: can war is shared by him; and until this is obviated, ‘we have little reason to suppose that we will have oc- casion to crown him with fresh laurels, General Worth possesses a tall, commanding figure, ‘9 full front, and is said to be the best horseman, an handsomest man in the army. In discipline, he is very rigid, but is @ universal favorite with the soldiers, by whom his appearance is always cheered. His great attachment to Gencral Taylor has been the subject of frequent remark; and when the commander was called to part with so many of his officers, prior to the battle of Buena Vista, with no one was he more loth to part than with Worth. ‘The General never appears with his troops except on horseback, and he seems perfectly conegivus of his skill in riding. On such occasions he forms @ most singular contra-t to his brother officer, ‘who is one of the most awkward equestrians in Mexieo. Worth possesses fiue talents other than military, He seems to be one of those who are born to distinguish themselves in auy occupation into which fortune may throw them. He is # firm friend, an agreeable com pion. and possesses a sort of chivalric trankness and . which, notwithstanding his strict discipline, endear him to the whole army, GENERAL WORTH AT MONTERFY. Few who saw General Worth march toward the Bish- op's Palace, on the morning of the 20th, ever expected to see him return, He had missed Palo Alto and Resa- ca Palma; and bis tevlings were Known to be sad and chafed at the lute unfortunate differences between himeelf and government. It was well understood that General fayior had given him the responsibility of a separate command, mainly out of delicacy to his mis- fortunes; and all supposed that he would estabiish his reputation as a general, by pushing forward, through ‘uproar, confusion, and death, to tue cannon’s mouth As the brave teliows filed by their comrades, many a pitying lance was cast upon them, aud many a brave eart sobed as it sighed forth an involuntary farewell. ‘The general was silent. He appreciated the magnani- mity of his brother veteran, aud burned to prove that it was not misplaced; but, no doubt, thoughts were then crowding upon his mind which were never per- mitted to pars the lips; and be knew aud folt th something dearer than life was resting upon the possi- ing & seemingly impreguabie fortress. ‘The division marched to a hiil, and pwssed the night almost within range of the palace guns. Long betore daylight, the rolling of drums and the loud shouting of the sentinels, roused the soldiers to arms, and the foon recommenced their toilsome march. After wind- ing in silence up the steep ascent, they arrived at ridge, dimly seen through the twilight, projecting over their heads, They turned it, and directly in front were the muzzles of the enemy, frowning with seem- ing impatience upon them. But it was too late to pause. On they went, sweeping up the rocky path, their artillery echoing from hill to hill, as the horses alloped over the hard ledge. Suddenly the enem furet forth, and ere the thunderin discharge had roll- ed away in the distance, storms of iron hail came bat- tering over the rocks, and scattering broken bush and flinty stones in all directions. Still the troops bore on, Winding along a deep gorge, till they reaehed ano- the re about three quarters of a mile from the first, and under the summit of a high hill, Upon reaching this, they be! inadvance, a body of cat ry. splendidly mount d caparisoned, with their lanees sparkling in the early sunbeams. and preparin, for acharge. Immediately, Captain Uillespic gallope along the flank of his ‘'exan rangers, ordering them to dismount, and place themselves in ambush. They obeyed, und the next moment the enemy swept within a few yards of them, All at once, the rangers poured forth their fire, and man and horse plunged headlong ever the rocks. MeCuliough's troops now dashed into sheir broken ranks, and closely following caine the 8th ‘Ynfantry, led by t fallane Longstreet, The enemy fonght furiously, and hand to hand the fierce cavalry e each ether, rolling backward and forward up- on the rocky height. Meaawiale Colone] Dwncag bad been preparing his ond the rushing of the terrified ry gma that the conflict was about to terminate, The enemy fled up the hill, in wild confusion, followed by the infantry of the Ame- rieans. who, as they moved, fired volleys of musketry at their foe. The M ans lost thirty men killed; among them a captain, who fell under three wounds, while fighting with the most determined bravery. ‘About noon, Captain C. F. Smith, with two compa nies of the artillery battalion and four of Texan ran- gers, was ordered to storm the second height, The undertaking was a fearful one. Five hundred yards intervened between them and the foot of the hill, their way lying over perpendicntar rocks, heaps of loosened stones, avd thorn bushes; while on every peak and thicket above were glittering rows of Mexicun infantry, repared to pour upon them showers of musket balis Phe party. however, did not for one moment dream of danger. Under their gallant leader, they were pre- pared for any service and any danger; and after the command to march was given, they were soon out of sight, behind a ridge of rocks, Their companions watched, with beating hearts, for their re-appearance; till at length, fearful for their safety, Captain Miles, with the 7th infantry, was detached to their support. Instead of taking the same route as the first party, they moved rapidly toward the hill in the very breast of the redoubt, until they arrived at the shores of the San Juan, which winds along a ledge. They paused a moment, and the next were wading across the swift current, which was plunging and foaming with the showers of balls that incessantly ploughed its surface, They landed, marched to the hill, and detached Lieutenast Gantt, to arrest the attention of theenemy, and if possible discover Captain Smith’s party. They pushed up the bill, while shells and round shot fiew in all directions. tearing up the shrubs and stones, and filling the air with showers of dust and gravel; and overhead, the sharp crack of musketry, echoing from cliff to cliff, announced that the infantry were not idle. Suddenly, the quivering bayonets of the first party glittering in the sunbeams, broke upon their sight. ‘They arrived, rushed up the hill, and the next moment were sweeping the Mexicans from the summit. ‘The enthusiasm of the troops now became irresistible. Company after company marched up the rocky ascent, ebeering and shouting until their voices arose above the roar of cannon and contusion of battle. The Mexi- cans, uvable to resist the fierce shock, deserted their works and fled, to the number of a thousand, down the steep ascent towards their second fort. As they passed the rear gate, the Americ: entered in front; and in a moment the national flag was playing in graceful folds over the breastworks, while the guns found in the fost minenced thundering away at the Bishop’s alace. ‘Thus was this important post taken, almost without loss on the part of the Americans; but it was only the commencement of the drama—the palace was still before the soldiers, with its massive frowning walls that seemed to bid haughty defiance to the utmost effort ofany army. Rows of cannon and files of musketry bristled along its ramparts, and its very height waa fearful to look upon. Yet the man who led the as- sailants was not to be deterred by difficulty. He had determined to accomplish what he had marched for— to take the palace, At three o'clock, on the morning of the 21st, Colonel Childs left the camp, with three companies, on his way tothe palace, Their road lay over steep rocks, covered with loose fragments, or hedges of ehapparal They marched rapidly, but with mufiled tread. unt! at daybreak, they found themselves within one hu: dred Lee of a Mexican breastwork of sand-bu; Here, being discovered, they paused to awuit reinfore ments. Three privates, however, had advanced aheid of their companions, and were surprised by a party of Mexicans, to whom they surrendered. They were shot with their own muskets. Major Scott and Colonel Staniford now advanced to the support of Childs. toil- ing up the steep axcent, and obliged to carry a heavy howitzer upon their shoulders, When these reached the summit, the loud bursts of the howitzer, and the renewed firing of the palace, announced that the con- flict had begun in earnest. All at ouce the Mexican force collected, and poured toward the howitzer at full gallop. The brave Rowland saw them coming, and prepared for the encounter, Another leap, and their horses would almost bave touched the Americans, when a loud burst rang upon the air.and the dense mass rolled backward, as though struck by an earth- quake, Then followed a peal of musketry, and the broken Iry fled in terror from the unequal con- test. Ina little while, the Americans followed them, rushed upon the palace, and entered it by @ sinall aper- ture in the wall. The Mexicans were soon driven from the works, the guns secured, the star-spangled banner hoisted, and the Bishop's Palace was our owu. On the 23d, General Worth entered Monterey with his whole division, and was soon involved in the stir- ring events attending its assault. As he rede from post to port, amid the shots that were flying thick and fast around him, his fine form seemed 10 grow with the danger, and the sadness of a previous day was entire- ly absorbed inthe excitement of action and flush of victory. Here he remained, in the very heart of the city, until news reached him that terms of capitulation were about to be offered, when he ceased all further operations. Noevent in the life of General Werth has ever added more to his reputation, as a general, than this fine as- sault. It was conducted under peculiar cireumstances —those which, in some measure, would have excused or palliated rasbness. | But he forgot wolf The aafoty of is men was more dear to him than his personal fame; and, with a feeling allied to that of the martyr. he de- termined to perform nothing but his duty, totally re- gardless of consequences. His disinterestedness was rewarded; and the post where all thought that slaugh- ter would be wildest, was scarcely stained with Ame- rican blood. How gratifying must have been the feelings of the general, as he reflected on the mag- nitude of his services, his little loss, and complete success! battery, and soon its heavy aieshanane: The Cholera at the West. The Pittsburgh per of Saturday state that there ‘wus no case of cholera in that city on Thursday. At Cincinnati there were six deaths and seventeen a Cd of cholera, during the 24 hours ending on,the st. At Louisville. Ky., on the 15th and 16th inst., there were a few scattering cases of cholera, said to be of a mild form The Louisville Courier of the 16th just. says :—On the steamer New World. just arrived from New Orleans, there were three deaths among the emigrants on boa: The Pennsylvania, from St. Louis, had one death child, On the Buckeye, that arrived yesterday morn- ing from New Orleans, the fatality was greater. She had ubout 300 emigrants from Germany on board, and cleven died during the passage uptheriver, Et Evans- ville 100 of them disembarked; at this city about 50 | stopped, and the rest went with the hoat to Cincinnati. Their disease was a combination of ship fever and diarrhea, ‘The boats that went to St. Louis lutely, on which so many deaths occurred, hud a great number of emigrants, many of whom were half starved during the passage across the ocean, with the ship fever prevailing on them, and the ehange of climate and water pro- duced the fatal diarrhoea which hus swept them olf 80 fast, The Marshal Ney, Mameluke, and Uliaois had each several hundred emigrant pi and we learn that 70 deaths occurred on these boate betore reaching St. Louis, On the Lamartine yesterday, while at the wharf, a man was suddenly taken with the cholera. On the Belle of the West, from St. Louis, one of the deck pas- sengers died of cholera, He bad been sick, und was convalescent, but when the boat reached Evansville he purchased a quart of milk, aud drank it all at ouoe. In less than an hour afterwards he died The steamer Winfield Scott was at Cairo when the Belle ef the West passed there, and we learn that she was burying some of her passengers. ‘Sho had a great number of emigrants on board for Cineinnatl- and Fittsburgh, aud we learn that « good many of them had ed, ‘The Maysville Bagle of the 14th inst. says that it has heard of but three cases by cholera within the city limits since the previous Saturday. "The Medison Banner,of the 1dth inst... aays—The last case was that of a girl, which we noticed in our paper of Saturday. It proved fatal during the morning of that day. ‘There has not been a cuse of cholera for the lart two days, so far as we can learn, and we have made diligent inquiry. On the steamers arriving from New Orleans and else- where, the disease continues, with ship fever also. The Buckeye had 11 deaths among 300 German emigrants; | the New World 8; and on several from St. Louis, there were one or two deaths each At Maysville, Ky.. Frankfort, Shawneetown, &c., there were occasional cases, The Cherokee Advocate, of April 30, gives a ramor that the cholera had got as far as Little Kiver, in the Creek Nation, The Maysville Herald, of the 14th inst., reports 41 deaths in that city and county, during the previous | woek. ‘The Chicago Journal, of Monds last, says the board of health of that city have published a report, in which it is stated that there have been twenty cases since the 2d inst, and twelve deaths ; that of this number, nearly every one was among the foreign residents and transient population, who had neglected proper reme- dies and. preventives, and that there is no occasion for alarm, either on the part of citizens, or those wishing to visit the city on business, ‘The Chicago Tribune, of the evening of the 16th, says —We are informed by one of our physicians that only two cases resembling cholera have occurred within the last two days : one, that of a boy who died from neglect; the other, that of a man, who is reocvering. ‘The weather is favorable to health. ‘The steamer Anthony Wayne, on her passage from Napoleon to Cairo, had twenty-one cases ef cholera and thirteen deaths, The Cincinnati Commercial says—An awful sight was witnessed in our city lately—a man dying of the cholera, in the streets, while drunk ! Severe Fine at Trrrin—Warenovsk AND Eient Tovsaxy Busueis or Wurat Destroven. ‘We learn by the Whig Standard extra, that on the night of the 15th, the large warehouse of W. N. Mont- jomery, situated at the railroad depot, was burned. he warehouse contained about eight thousand bushels of stored wheat, belonging principally to farmers, to- ether with a quantity of stoves, marble, and merehan- ise of vari6us kinds, An insurance of $8,000 on the building and contents, which is thought nearly sufli- cient to cover the loss sustained by Mr. Montgomery; $5,000 of which is in the Stark Mutual, and $3,000 to the Atna Insurance Company. It is supposed the warehouse was set on fire by an incendiary.— Cleveland Herald, May 17. The Potomac fisheries, this senson, haye beon quite unproductive, | meneed to protect it The Crevasse at New Oricans—Threatened Overtiow of the City. [From the New Orleans Picayune, May 13.) ‘THE CREVASSE AT SAUVE’S. Yesterday afternoon, at about 4 o'clock, we visited this crevasse, Opinions respecting the probability of its being stopped at present ure divided. Those at work at the place still think it can soon be accomplish- ed, while others living in the immediate neighbor- hood, who have great practical experience, assert that it cannot now be stopped until a fall of water. The planters im the blacert have become discouraged with the attempt to prevail over the current, and have call- ed home their negroes who have been rendering efii- cient aid thus far. There are still some hundreds of men at work, who have been sentf rom the city, To the eye of a'superficial observer, the crevasse looks much asit did on Friday.and the body of water rush- ing through it does not seem to be much altered. ‘The bull of an old ship having been procured, has been towed opposite the weakest point of the piling. it is the intention to scuttle her here and thus form a tem- porary barrier. With many persons the idea preva that the greatest difficulties have ulready been ove come, and that the breach will soon be closed with ti means and force now at work. ‘I'o an unpractised eye this would appear to be the reasonable opinion, but those haying experience in such matters dissent from this. Jn all works of this kind. a firm base is indispensable to ultimate success. Many persoos long acquainted with the working ef this mighty stream, aud accustom ed to wateh its ener tare that by the sure deepening of the wa the piles have been dri- yen, that the river i ning all the work already done, and will yet 8 betore it as at the com- mencement of the undertaking. Which of these two opposite opinions is correct, we are not prepared tosay. The events of the next few hours may decide it. “Persons wt a distance from the scene of action can have no idea of the disadvantages that those employed labor under in rendering efficient assistance, from the cramped and confined space in which so large @ body of workmen have to operate.— This should be understood, in order rightly to appreei- ate the embarrassments with which the surveyor bas tostruggle. Itis well known that he was compelled to send to the city yesterday for further assistance, and it seems to be conceded that he builds his hopes of suc- cess very much upon the effect which the sinking of the old hulk may have in breaking the force of the stream. ‘There was infinite difficuity in getting the vessel into the proper position for his purpose, but when the boat left, upon which we returned to town, it was thought that the third trial had been successful. ‘Lhe asnist- ance he demanded was promptly forwarded to him by the Mayor, and at any moment we may hear something definite as to the issue, Having thus stated in general terms our own impres- sions—for it would hardly become us to have yery de- cided opinions on points where experts ditfer—we now give the views of a planter residing close by the scene of danger, who is familiar with ail that has been done from the outset. His opinions, on every account, are entitled to respect :— New Oxueans, May 12—8 P. M. I left the crevasse on board of the Maul about half-past 4 o'clock this afternoo fess that the prospect was rather gloomy. Last night, 4 portion of the work, which had taken upwards of three days to complete, gave way, and we have @ crevasse in varse, ‘The planters have become dismayed, and all left the work, Mr, Dunbar is hard at id it is due to him to say that he does all that he can with the limited means left at bis disposal. He has twice attempted to sink the hull of the old vessel which we have at the place, where the current is the strongest. as I believe, with the view of breaking the force of the water, so as to ullow him to repalr the da- mage done last night. ‘The vessel striking twice against the piles must have greatly weakened them, and [ fear that the water will pass uzderneath the bull with such a force as to pen considerably the channel, aud carry off the piles. Any attempt to close the crevarse muct soon be made with a full force of white men, They muet be provided with a number of flats to sleep ip, and to protect them from rain, or the tirst bad day they will have te vamose. Six boats to tow the flats to the crevasse. ought to be constantly employed. and a force of six or seven hundred men employed. It is useless even to try with smaller means, ‘The work is @ giguntic one, and Tequires all the energies of a great city. What a week ago could have been done for a few hundred dollars, will now require thousands. Mean- while, | have “given up the ship,” and finding no dry Jand in the parish of Jefferson, | will see if there is any such thing in the Crescent City. F. T. THE CREVASSE AT THE ENGLISH TURN. Our accounts from the crevasse below the city on this side of the river are highly cheering. The contractor for closing the breach is very sanguine that he will close it to-day, but by his contract he has two more days allowed him. Should he fail to close it in tive duys, he forfeits all claim to compensation. Our read. ers will breavgn § understand the difference between this ¢ one at Mr. Sauve’s, upon being remin ed that the levee in front of the powder magazines is but four feet in height; that at Mr. Sauve’s ten fuet. Apprehensions huve been expressed for Mr. Benja- min’s fine plantation, but we understand it is now per- fectly dry, and he is amply prepared to protect himself should the crevasse be closed at any time between two and three weeks. In therear of his place the waters from Fortier's crevasse unite with those from the Vow- der irene pa Should neither of them be closed it is not t be expected thathe will be able to main- tain himself throughout the season. with water on all sides of him, But very great confidence is felt that the crevasre s0 near to him will be stopped in a few days— a week at farthest. . THE OVERFLOW. We regret being compelled to record the continued rise of the water in the rear of the city, and conse- nent increase of damage. ¢ flood above the New Basin was about the same last night as stated in our evening edition, but districts in the First Municipali- ty which have heretofore been considered secure, are now seriously threatened. The water in this vicinity rose upwards of six inches yesterday, and is setting in towards the town with a rapidity which creates much arm. As will be seen in another column, the First Diunicipality Council met last evening, and it was stated, by members that the rear wards would in all probability be visited by the flood even in case the erevasse is stopped very soon. Asa means of prescr- vation, sluices have already been cut through the up- per levee along the Canal Carondelet, and this canal is faxt filling up. The inbabitants below this point, as was the case in the Seventh Ward, Secoud Municipality, entertain strong fears that when the ( anal ( arondelet shall have become full.the people above wiil be for cutting through the lower bank, producing the same results as have been witnessed below the wew canal. We think, how- ever, there is little fear of t) The Bayou St. John is capable of carrying off a large quantity of water, and if the flood does not accumulate too rapidly above this line, the residents below have nothing to fear. The rear of the Second Municipality, below the new canal. is now the first place to be looked to, as the water is here setting back with considerable rapidity, and some apprehensions are felt that the gas works be seriously injured. Protective measures have already been resorted to. and even in case of a con- siderable rise we think they will prove sufficient. We would again bring to the attention of the bene- yolent and the authorities, the numerous cases of dis- tress among the poor families who have been driven from their dwellings in the upper part of our munici- pality, We saw afamily yesterday which had just succeeded in obtaining their scanty furniture by means of a raft. from their dwelling, and were upon the ban- quette without a shelter Tney wore kindly cared for, however, by a gentleman who resides in the vicinity. — | We bave heard of many similar cases. aud they will increase toa fearful extent, should the water make much more progress towurds the river, as it doubtless will do. upless prompt measures are taken to check the disaster in its present stage. [From the New Orleans Crescent, May 14.] ‘We ure sorry to say that the water continued to rise | night before last and all day yesterday portion of the city. in the back the inhabitants bad Fee ciaek thought themselves se- cure, they were curprired inthe morning to find that during the night the flood had crossed the canal and invaded the 7th ward water covers the streets around the basin. house is entirely surrounded, and @ levee was com- To-duy. ift Protestant cemetery will be inun ed, and the water may possibly reach as far as Circus stre ly wax the back partof the 7th ward invaded by the inei- dious element. that rome ‘ons in the morning found their dwellings entirely surrounded. The scene in Dryades street and other inundated districts, would be umuring enough were we not, in looking upon it, reminded of the suffering incident to it. Ali kinds of aquatic conveyances are in the great- est demand. aud the number of them skimming the surface of the water and threading the streets, brings tothe imagination pictures of Venice or Amsterdam. In fact. all communication is suspended excepting by meens of skiffs. barges or rafts. We have heard of many cases of distress bw np poorer residents who have been driven from their homes, but we are happy to say those of the surrounding inhabitants, whose premises have escaped, have evinced the most laudable spirit of benevolence, Opinions still difler about the age § of the cre- yarse at Sauve’s being stopped. We visited it at a late hour, yesterday afternoon, when the work of stopping the break was going on with continued vigor. The en- sineer in charge of the work thinks that success is pro- fabie The old hull of the ao Suviah, formerly owned by J. W. Zacharie & Co., of this city, and afterwari by the U. 8. Quartermaster's Department, has beet scuttied and sunk in the main channel of the current. The work of sinking bags of carth je still golng on. ‘The body of water rushing through the gap is raid to be considerably leesened within the past two days. Planters in the vicinity, however, still are incredulous as to the ultimate success of the undertaking, and tthat the earth beneath the piles is giving a n body of the work will be washe , the appearange of the work is such as ii was two days since. Where dsctors disagree so much it does not become us to venture any decided asse. in the levee, about one mile below Mr. Sauve's, and on the opposite bank of the ri- ver, #till continues its course uninterrupted by any artificial means to prevent it. The rush of the water is immense, and the noise is heard for a long distance. It has a most awful and destructive appearance, We yesterday visited the crevasse at the English turn, upon the western bank of the river, about eight miles below Algiers, and were happily suprised to wit- ness the prosperous and promising condition of tire Above the new canal the rise is | slight, though very appreciable, Below that line, where | As tar as Bt. Paul street, the | The work. | ise continues, the | work in peepee: The work is wholly under the im- mediate control and direction of a man named Flem- ming, who has had great practical experience, and has never yet been unsuccessful in stopping s crevasse. A report has been in circulation that Tamang had the work under eontract. and would lose the whole amount of his work wp to this time if he did not complete it in two days more. “This ix agreat mistake. Flemming is bee ie: od the neighboring planters, who supply bim with mem and means, besides giving him $1,000 for his services during the continuance of the work, All the planters are, so far, highly pleased with the manner in which the work is progressing, and have'the most confident belief that the break will soon be stopped. This break in the old levee was originally about one hundred and fitty feet broad. The new levee, which is built inside of the old one, has been built upon an angle, and ut two hundred feet have already been finithed, leaving about one hundred and sixty feet yet to be completed, ‘The most dificult part of the new work has already been done. and the deepest portion of the stream been overcome. The water is now about five feet deep where the work is progressing. ‘The plan of procedure at this place differs materially from that adopted at the other places where crevasses have occurred, Flemming drives small piles by band, securing them for the moment by ropes, between which he places green boughs, bagasse, hay and earth, The piles are thus upheld. and the work proceeds slowly but rurely towards completion. The new levee is from ten to twelve feet wide, Abeut 400 negroes were yes- terday at work. and they all appeared to be in great spirits, and to werk with alacrity, The example of tew of the neighboring planters, stripping off the coats and werking efficiently in the water. has given an impetus to all concerned, which is of the most grati- fying dereription, ‘The public may rest avsured. if no Unforreen decident occurs, thit this crevasse will soon be stopped) and the vicinity relieved from the present rush of Wager, which has proved so destructive. ALLIGATOR FIGHT The quagters of our friend. Col. Claiborne, near Sauve’s crévasre. are some four feet under water. Night before lastys vetcran alligator from St. 'ammany, con- cluded to yey the Colonel # visit in a friendly way, aad congratulaje him, as a brother democrat, on the nomi- nation ot Walker and Plauche. Taking his course quietly through cornfields and pastures, he thought it would be polite to call at the cabin of the “driver,” or head man, and inquire if the Colonel was at home. Finding the door closed, he walked under the house, and bellowed halloo! at the top of his voice. Getting no answerphe commenced a tremendous floundering and thumping. lifting up the flooring, and scattering the little “niggers” in every direction, The hubbub soon roused the sleepers. ‘They jumped out of bed in & terrible gtew. raked up alight, and at the same m ment werd sent bouncing among the rafters, the visi- tor underseath lifting up one plank and th other, flinging the whole crowd off their logs as fast ax they could st. hten them out Such ase of confusion was never Witnessed, The darkics were completely b wildered jes soon drew the whole lishment Mgether, The planks were drawn up, and war—not eld Nick—but a fellow much uglier, a tremon- dous alliggtor, with expanded jaws, shaking his mon- strous taipin defiance, and sweeping it round in rapid semi-cirelég, ‘The instant be was discovered, two huge dogs leape@ upon him; but the contest did not last for a moment, One he struck dead with his sweeping tall, the other Be cranched between his bloody jaws, But by this time the negroes got their dander up. They rushed upen him with axes, mauls and bludgeons, The monster stood his ground. and “never said die,’ uotil one of them thrueta burning brand down his fetid throat, He isof enormous girth, and measures over fifteen feet. Col. Claiborne designs sending the skele- ton to Br, Bennett Dowler, ot ‘this city. who has writ- ten @ most ingenious treatise on the natural history of the alligator.—N. O. Picayune, May 13. Our Baltimore Correspondence. Bavrimonn, May 22, 1849. Approach of the Cholera—Maryland Gold—Odd Fellows? Visit—Theatricals—Markets, §c. The rapid approach of the cholera towards Baltimore excites much attention, and sumors are constantly afloat of een in different sections of the city, which cannot, however, be traced to any reliable source There is po doubt, however, that we Will recvive w visi- tation the dog days. The New Yorkers who recently bargained for the Maryland gold mine in Montgomery county, at $35,- 000, have partially backed out from their’ bargain, though the owner has given them to the 9th of June to close the bargain. They have taken out a ton of the ore. and carried it to Philadelphia, for the purpose of having the gold abstracted, so as to be certain of its yield, The ore they have taken is of a kind of which there somes to be no end, and if it yields to their satis- faction the bargain will be closed. “The farm connect- ed with this mine is said to be one of the finest in the State and with its improvements is valued at $20,000, in dey nt of the gold. i here gwere sold at the Stock Board yesterday, $1000 United States Treasury 6's, 1103g; 25 shares Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 40. Our Philadelphia Correspondence, Puitaven May 22, 1849. The Presbyterian Assembly —Markets, §c. In the new school Presbyterian Assembly yesterday, a proposition was made to send a paternal commun! cation and appoint commissioners to the old school as- sembly, now in session at Pittsburg. by means of the telegraph, A debate ensued on the propriety of again humiliating themselves, after the repeated rejections of their overtures, when the subject was finally post- oned. Pothe flour market is inactive, and sales are very small, Fair brands command $4 50 for city use. Rye flour sells at $2 874; and corn meal is in limited demand at $2.75 per bbl. Red wheat may be quoted at 102 to 102%c. and white at 105 to 106c, per bushel. Yellow corn sells, at 59 to 60c. Southern oats 32c. Cotton is in fair request, Sales of 180 bales Upland at 734 to 8c. No sales of sugar and coffee have transpired. “Musca- vado molarses rold to-day at 280. 3.000 barrels common rorin gold at 9640. per bbl. Sales of mess pork at e price of bacon has advanced Ye. . Prime hams sell at 9 to 9}4c. per Ib. Sales of lard at 7 to7c. Rice {+ limited in sales at 8% to 3%e. perlb. Sales of whiskey in hhus. at 21 to 2134¢. and in bbls. at 2134 to 2c. nnex the stock sales "8, "7, 7% 5 $8,000 4, 97, A? Wilm’n RK 0's, 8 ; $2,000 do., 86 My 8. Li ae entne Bk, ON Cc. 5 K ‘arm. and Mech. Girard Bk., 2; 1 Penn. Bk, 104 jon Canal, 11'y ; Brooklyn Intelligence. Portce Covat—Before Justice Truman Smith.—Er- amination on a Charge of Grand Larceny.—John Free- ‘homas Hastings, and Edward Daniels, who were arrested last Saturday. by officer Whitehill. on a charge of stealing four barrels of lard, valued at $50, from the brig Emma Prescott, Capt. Thomas B. Lee, were plac upon their examination yesterday, Colonel Jack ap- pearing as counsel for the accused. It appeared from the evidence that Freeman and Hastings were the off- cers of a lighter, which was employed in unloading the bri; question, Afterthe cargo had underwent ex- amivation. four barrels of lard were found missing. and suspicion falling upon these three men. who were en- gaged upon the lighter, ar were accordingly arrest- ed. After examination of the aspect of affairs, it was found that two of the prisoners had sold four barrels of lard to Mr. Thomar Lane, corner of Willow and At- lantic streets. Brooklyn, whieh corresponded with the articles in question, and the consequence was that the whole property was recovered, Mr. Lane doing all in his power to aid the ends of justice, Bor defence it was contended that the lard in question was placed on board the lighter by the stevedore, and that it is the custem among lighters that when a surplusis found among their bills of lading. it properly is their perqui- sites, and they have the right to dispose of it. The de- fence proved ngood character. Daniels was discharged before the examination was through, as there was no evidence to implicate him in the transaction, he being only a hand on board the lighter. The Court determined not to decide the case till 9 o'clock this morning. Covrt or Arryats.—Present all the Judges.—Care No, 35 on the calendar being t in succession, it was accordingly taken up. John F. Delaplainc, surviving executor, §c. appellant, vs. John H. Graham, adminis. ter, &e., reepondent. The original bill in this cause ‘was filed betore the Vice Chancellor of the first circuit of the State of New York. on the 8th day of January, 1888, against the above named John F. Delaplaine, and also ngninst Charles Dickinson and Henry Remren, a¢ surviving executors of Isaac Clason, deceased. There were two questions in this case; first, whether the mo- neys which had been received in 1835, under the French treaty of July, 1831, should go to the heirs at law of Mrs, Graham, who died in May, 1831, or her personal representatives, The real cstate of Mrs. Graham had been sold to pay 2 deficiency of the personal eatate to meet debts in 1817. The next question was whether the fund was not to be taken arely personal, pro. perty, and to go among the leg: of Ixanc Clason at large, without regard to any rights ensuing under such sale of the real estate, No, 36 was The President, &c., of the Merchants’ Bank of the City of New York, plaintiffs in error, vs. Enoch W. Clark, et al defendants in error. Quick Passage.—The schooner Isabella, Capt, Sherwood. which left New York on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, arrived at this port about eight o’elock Inst evening making the passage in twenty-eight hours, —Boston Courier, May 22. Fine at Tremont, Pa.—The iron foundry and machive shop of Umholts & Hance, at fremont, Schuyl- kill county, were destroyed by fire on Saturday, Loss from $8,000 to $10,000. No insurance, Domestic Miscellany. Snow fell at Elkton, Md., om Monday last. The Springfield Republican of the 21st inst., says :— Col, Fitz Henry Warren, the second Assistant Post- marter General, arrived in town from Washington, on Saturday afternoon, on @ brief visit to bis family. The free soilers of Vermont will hold a State eonven- tion, for the nomination of Stat + Montpelier, on the dst inst. aia hier c By the arrival, yesterday, of the brig Marian Gage, Captain Read, from Belize, Honduras, in a short passage, we are indebted to Captain Read for files of the Honduras Observer, to the 5th inst., from which we extract the following interesting news in relation to Yucatan:— As our readers are aware, last week a large steamer arrived and anchored at the Blue Hole, St. George’s Kaye, with 800 Yucateco troops and 100 American volunteers, for the recovery of Bacalar trom the Indians. The attack, it was stated, was to have taken place on Sunday last, by these troops, and an- ether by land. It appears, however, that the land division was met and defeated by the Indians, whilst on their march, The following is a literally translated copy of the despatch, which has been forwarded us for publication:— Heap Quanrers oF THE Inpians of THE East Zit, At seven o'clock this morning, [ received an officlal communication from the commandante, Don Jose Ma Barrera, that he had completely deteated the enemy, with » thousand men, whom he has under his command, The firing having lasted about six hours, from Mop where they met, until as far as Xeocom,and they kill- ed in the read two hundred and fifty, aud took away three hundred muskets with bayonets, cartouches and other munftions of war, which | have deemed proper te communicate to you, and which if you think fit, you may infirm tho English gentlemen at Bacalar. ‘Offermg you my distinguished respect, God, death or liberty, “Zil, April 16, 1849, (Sig ROQUE JACINTO PAT., Senr, Commandant General Don Jacinto Pat. ‘The troops from the steamer proceeded in bungoys and boats tothe Rio Houdo, where they arrived on Saturday morning. On Suuday they attacked the ad- vanced post ot the Indians at Chee Creek. and compell- «al them to retire, and in the evening @ continued tiring was heard in the direction of Bacalar; but as yet we are without definite intelligence as to the result. In the meantime, we place betore our readers the fol- lowing letters, forwarded to us by the commandante of Baealar :-— z Bacatan, April 25, 1849. To THe Epiror or the Onsunvenk any Gazerre — Sin :—Through the order of the commandante of Bacalar, | am to bes you the favor to insert the enclosed stutement in your paper, which isa copy of a ducament jorwarded by the ludians from Yucatan to his Excel- lency the Governor of Belize, and by which the readers =. of your honored paper will find the true motive of the. | wur between the Indians and their oppressors, the Spaniurds of Yucatan, aud shows to every man of prin- ciple (free) that their ewuse ix just and sacred, For the integrity of the fact you will receive a Span- ish copy, which, by its simplicity, will prove to their benefit a right, ‘The high opinion the Indians entertain of the loyal ty of the government of Belize, and which they wish | to mention, ts somewhat alarmed by knowing by good authority what ix going ou in their neighborhood. That a number of vessels (bungoys) have left the Honduras shores intentionally to assist their sworn enemics to curry them to this coast ‘They know as well that a great part of the Spanish refugees are only expecting the desired moment to cross under the shield of pro- tection, the Rio Hondo, ‘Through these authorities, it is to be feared that, in the moment of trial and re- venge, the voice of their chiefs may prove unable to retain their vengeance. by this notice the Commandante of Bacalar takes all responsibility off himoelt if any act of aggression is committed by his people on the other side ef the Rio Hondo, being done in purenit of their enemies, JOSE M. ZUC, Commandante, [rranstation.] on —In the miadle of Mareh, 1849, the war of the Spaniards was raised, 1 Don Santiago y Man made a war to take con- tributions from the poer and unfortunate [ndians; xo it is that when the war was gained by the same Indians, again gave the same contributions to the Indians; theretore he is not « rational man to take away what he hus promised to the natives. and the time dw w come through our Lord Jesus Christ, and His Divine Mother, to g them a@ hard heart to raise the war against the wi because we bave no money to pay the raid contribution which the superior govern- ment has decreed ‘The name of Don Domingo Barrett, and Don Santiago Mendez, ordered the troops of the raid ernment that they should kill all the Indians, great and +mull, and that all should be killed by the troops of our goverument—the very strict order of the peninsula, that the whites shoula kill all the In- diaus; but as God and good fortune would have it, the Indians did not div as the whites, fer the bad intention which the whites have. ‘the hour;has now arrived for God and his divine Mother to have pity ox the whites: as the superior government of Belize says that Yucatan should bo divided into halves for the sake of the children and | the women. we ure considering that it is better that | Yueatan may be divided We are not cowards, but ity on the children for whom we want | liberty, aud that in general there may be no payment | only to have of contribution, as well for the whites as the Indians, and that there may not even be a medio of payment in general. This is the allegation which we make to the superior government of Belize, that # commissioner should be appointed and sent, und that he should come by lund by his noble heart, and divide Yucatan under | the head of the supreme government of Belize. We give our word to tne disposition of the superior of Belize to s etter to the Commandant General in the capi Merida. {to hear what it may dispose when there is a better transaction with us. We are Indians—but if there is no other alternative, weave determined to follow, with fre and bleod, until we liberate ourselves from paying contribution for ever, 48 the superior government of Belize may dispose, God and Liberty SESILIO CHI, General. Inthe name of God! sign Commandant of Arma Benancio Pee, To Loreatino Cnax, Commandante, Late rrom tuk West Inpres.—By the arrival, pelyiiay of the brig Falcon, Capt. Pitt, from ermuda, we are in receipt of tiles of the Bermudian Royai Gazette and Bermada Herald, to the 15th instant. We muke the folowing extracts :— {From the Bermuda Herald, M An Ampnican Yacut vs. a Benne the gratitic on Tuesday I between the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, and the yacht Brenda, of Boston, U. 8, Gollamer, Eaq., being at present on and other Wost India Islands. It came off ip reat Sound. The Pearl was in charge of her olf manager, Darrell; the Brenda, we understood, had an East knd pilot, Richardson. on board. The course was a “dead beat to windward,’ distance about three miles. When we arrived in view of the scene, we found the boats had started, and the Pearl was some distance abead of her opponent—she rounded the windward stake vesrel two minutes before the Brenda. Up to 10) an.—We had t, of witnessing a race this time there was a pretty stiff breeze, which now | began to moderate, In going to leeward, the Pearl in- creased the distance between them, and rounded the leeward stake boat nearly three minutes before her antagonist, And now came the most exciting part of thescene. The Brenda seemed to be graduully gain- ing on the Pearl, and there was great difference of opinion among the spectators as to whut would be the ixsue, The Pearl, however, was enabled to round the windward stake vessel nearly a minute before the Brenda It was thought by many Rueda previous to the race, | that the Pearl would be allowed a start—sl boat ut least one-third smaller than the Brenda, which carties a very great spread of canvass. The Brenda has the character of being a very fast sailer—she is the sume bout that Just year beat all she came across in Halifax harbor. She will not win fresh laurels by com- petition with the Bermuda boats. ‘The Harrington was to have takem part in the race, but was not on the ground in time. ‘The echoner Corsair aud a large number of boats car- rying spectators, were present. and the scene on the Great Sound was very enlivening After the race, the Members of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club entertained the gentlemen of the Brenda at Ports Island. Tunxs Istanps.—The Adeona arrived yesterday from Turk’s Islands, She has made a very quick trip, having left here on the 20th uit. We understand that the authorities at Turks Islands have made a propo- sition to her owner, James Tatem, Esq., to induce him to keep up @ regular monthly eommunication, carrying mails between Bermuda and Turks Islands, Be Her Majesty has been pleased by warrants under her royal sign manual,fdeted at the Court at Windsor, on the Ist day of William Hamilton, William D. Todd, and John Arthur, Esquires, as Members of the council of government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, His Honor the President has been pleased to direct that Daniel T. Smith, F+q, should act as Preventive Officer at the Port of Salt Cay until fi The Gazetie of the 25th uit , says :— port favorably of our salt raking pré quantity of salt be other Cay and at of their being any discontinuance of raking until we are visited by rain. {From the Royal Gazette, May 15.] Demenana,—We were yesterday favored with Dome- rara papers, to the 28th ult., brought by the eehooner being a Fila, Capt. Hutchings. in a pastage of fourteen days. We are sorry to parceive by them that the public busi- n the colony was not progressing with any degre of satisfaction —the Governor and the elective memb« of the combined court mot agreeing on several poin connected with the estimate, The present dispute seems to be on the subject of free dixcussion—whether the Governor has or has not the right to ve notion immediately on its being brought before the court, and before it is seconded. We give some extracts from the Royal Gazette, of the 28th ult., in reference thereto, Appointments by the President. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Turner R King, to be Register of the Land Office at Springtield, Illinois, vice James W. Barrett, removed ; avis. to be Receiver of the Land Ofiice Springfield, IMinoix, vice Archer G. Herndon, remaved ; Cornelius Kosevelt, to be Register of the Land Office at Genesee, Michigan, vice John Barton, removed; George f1. Smith, to be Receiver of the Land Office at Newnaneville, Florida, vice John Parsons, remove Avarew Guthrie, to be Marehal of the Western District of Tennessee, vice Robert J, Chester, removed. WY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERTOR. ‘William J. Howard, to be Pension Agent, at Pitts. yeiter , burg, Pennsylvania, vice Joho B. Guthrie, removed, | talents, | in which she plays the principal | Lberty belonging to the Commodore of the | ary. 1849, to appoint Jumes Misick, | r eB" ready been gathered here,at the | t Harbor, and there is no chance | | ceed Janything, of the SEE TWO CENTS. Theatrical and Musica! Bowsay Tueathe.—*Henry the Righth” was repeated last evening, with even more éclat than on Monday night, successful as was that performance, Mrs Shaw's Queen Catharine is one of the grandest pieces of tragic acting we have ever witnessed; if tho real queen pleaded her cause with Henry with: one half the ear- nestuess and sublime eloquence which our talented actress displays, be must have been hard of heart. in- d, not to have relented in his purpose of repudiating her. ‘Throughout the pieco, Mra Shaw plaza in the ty and admirable style, and the intellectual crimminating audiences that have attended the ntations of this piece, have been most entha- siattic in their applaure, We have already notieed vir. Ryder’s and Mr, Gilbert's performances in the parts. of Henry and Cardinal Wolsey; Mr. Ryder dresses, in the part of Henry, with historical correctness, and his *making up,” as it is technically ‘ermed, is exeel- lent. Mr. Stevens, as the Duke of Buckingham, has but a short part, but in that he appears tc much advan- tage. Winans, as the simple Lord Sands, is very amusing, and his introduction to the charming Anna Boleyn, at the ball at the Cardinai’s palace, was very » funny scene, ‘The farce of “Past Ten O'clock” a very laughable affair, concluded tho entertainments, ‘To- night, Mrs, Shaw takes a benetit, to which her arduous erformances during the past three weeks well entitle her. We are sure the public will evince, by a large at- tendance, the high estimation in whieh they hold her She will again perform as Queen | atharine, and the highly fnteresting drama of “Agnes de Vere,? t, will conelude the this notice without in which the setive atagemanager, Mr. rf rmed his duties during this great Shaksperian revival ; every thing on the stage Las been conducted in the most perfect wanner. Broaoway Tuxatne.—“Monte-Cristo” was again performed last evening, and was enthusiastically re>+ ecived by an excellent bouse. ‘The usual spirit and energy were displayed by the performers, and the fame interest was manifested by the audience, as the grand romantic spectacle progressed. ‘Those who have Lot seen it, have not much time to love, as it has bat two more nights to run before it is withdrawn, to ake way for other entertainments, On Mriday evo- ning. the tragedy of “ Jon’? will be performed, aud on the following evening, a farewell and complimentary benefit will be given to Mr. John Povey, late of the Park theatre, Nationa Turarre.—At this house the combined attractions of Merers. C. W. Clarke and T. D, Riee, “the greatest nigger of them all,” had the effet of well filling the theatre last night, and long and loud was the laughter caused by the very natural manner in which Mr, Rice portrayed the negro, Among all the vast host of Ethiopian performers that have appeared since first Mr Kice wade it a distinet braneh of trical character, there is none tbat has ever ex- ed him in the raciness of hia style, He is tl appy reckless, chattering negro all over, and long may he live to amuse the New + orkers as Jumbo Jum, ; and other parte of that kind. The drama of the Rake’s Progress” was performed as tho second piece, aud Mr. Clarke as Rakewell was very handsomely To. ceived. He plays the part very well indeed. and the story of the picce is so very interesting thut it is always popular with u New York audience. To-night Mr. Clarke takes a benefit, and Mr. J. R. Seott has volunteered to appear as Damon to his Pythias, It will no doubt be well played, The farce of the “ Rival Captains” and “Jumbo Jum,” with Mr, Rice as Jumbo, will conclude the entertainments, Bonton’s Tnearer, —Some of the old favorite pie were the subjects of last evening's amusement at this theatre. The popular furee of * Forty Winks, or Blun- ders in a Bed-room,” led off in dashing style. It is un necessary to go into particulars, as we have repeatedly expressed our opinion respecting the success of the pieee, andits title thereto. Burton, of course, was the Doric pillar upon which the whole depended. 4s Tobias Munns, ‘Uavelling for orders, he was the“ dientical” thing it- self.and ugain convuleed the audience. Raymond's Socks, the oetler, was very good. There isa quaintness about this gentleman’s acting which always tells; bat if he were to be less formal, and a little more flexible, his movements, his be would be much improved. ‘We make this suggestion in all kindness to him. Miss J. Hill, as Miss Fenclla Flighty, a runaway school girl, was tolerably good. The popular satire of * Socialism, or Modern Philosophy Put in Practice,” followed. A more incontestable, or a more convincing, proof that he impracticability, the absurdity, folly, and down- Sight wickedness of the doctrines of socialixm are tho- roughly understood by the people, cannot be addueed, than that which the a fron aud enthusiastically re- evived representation of this attractive burletts fur- nishes, ‘the iniquitous principles upon whieh sooial- sm is bared have met thelr doom here, Would that they had never been broached, and th rational that is. true liberty—would not hi wuffered such dreadful reverse in beautiful and glorious France! We need not say that thegvisionary, eraek- bruined. and would-be eccentric lourier Grisley was truthtully, ably, and successfully sustained by Mr. Brougham. Affected eccentricity, either of manner or attire, never fails to disgust, while, at the same time, it We cannot cb dimirable man: Stevens, bi entertainments. remarking on the 1 or hi | giver rise to suspicions as to the honesty of the indi- vidual, We can very willingly believe, and readily un- derstand, that the illustrious priuce of the Roman poets, Virgil, was unknowingly eccentric in bis dress; and we are not unwilling to admit that Lord Brougham iv sincere in his eccentricities, and that the short plaid “ continuatinos” which he wears are not put on for ef- fect; but we decidedly object to give the same eredit to the “individual” in the white coat and “ shorts’—the fponsor of socialism, or satanisin, in this metropolis. No, no; that person, to use a vulgar expression, is “ wide awake * His double. or aller ego Mr. (Bro ham) does him ample justice. The dancing and music, an the conclusion of the entertainments, were of an equally pleasing order, 4s was testified by the very liberal amount of applause which was bestowed upon them. Benerit to Joun Povry.—This old actor and great favorite, known for many years to our inhabitants aad play-going people, will receive a complimentary benefit atthe Broadway theatre on Saturday evening next. This is given by many of his private friends, who ere aided, in their generous efforts, by his brother artists, who. to their cerdit be it said, have kindly volunteered theirservices as testimony of their high esteem for his bilities as an actor and his excellent qualities in private life. The entertainments will be of a rare dramatic character, and when it is known that every part will be filled by artists of the first rank. as also that this ix his farewell benefit, previous to his depar- ture to the land of his nativity, we are most suoguine that all his friends will rally on this occasion, and send him over the broad Atiantic with feelings of deep gratitude towards his American friends, Tue Distin Fanucy.—These inimitable performers om the silver Sax horn and tubas, appeared last evening at the Tabernacle before a very fashionable audience, Mr H. Distin executed the much admired scena, “All is Lost,’”’ on the alto Sax horn, with a modulation so sweet and harmonious, as to call forth the unanimous audits of the audience. ‘Ihe next was « beautiful se- jection from the opera of “Der Freischuts,” by the Mesers, Distin, which evidenced their great musical ekill in concerted pieces, creating a harmony of the most thrilling character. Mise M. O'Connor sang “Kathleen Mavourneen™ very sweetly. Some sages were plaintively touching, and drew forth well-merit- ed approbation. ‘The fantasia, trampet, “The Sol Tired,” surpassed any similar effort we have ‘d. Im fuet, itis somewhat difficult to make ‘tion from the melodious pieces they execute—all of them receive that attention and skill which great mu- sical science can impart to them, in order to vibrate upon the ear in exquisite melody. They give another concert this evening. and we are persuaded that it will be visited by a lurge assemblage of our musical di- leitanti. Cunisty’s Minstrets.—This warm weather scems to agree with these minstrels, as they sing with greater tuste than ever, and their audiences are a3 enthusiastic as ever in their applaus ey keep up the excite- ment finely, and their ‘Voyage Musicale” is made most triumpbautly every evening. They will make it to- night. and give their usual good selection of songs, | dances, Ke. Tur Siamese. Twrxs are original arte men, and no mistake, as they cach yoted for Old Zack; they are certainly entitled to an office, but the trouble is, one waute to go as Commissiouer to Siam, the other to China; and how to please them both will puzzle tho cabinet, we think. Meantime, as they are independent citizens, they don’t make much fuss about their expec- tations, but confine themselves to politely receiving the visite of thelr fellow eltizens for a few days longer. Campori.’s Minstaxte have nearly concluded their | performances here, as they will only sing two nights | more, after which th ey go to delight some of our other cities, They will give first-rate programmes on each occasion, and we recommend all to Lear them, Voictuaxpen's Views boautiful. that every lover of the fine arts onght to them. They far ex- ind ever got up, and we are Jad to kuow they are much appreciated by crowded oures every evening. Meeers. Chanfrau and Seymour are playing at Al. pany, as also Jr. C, Burke. This latter gentleman has been engugod to appear at the Natioual in this city, in the ngw local drama now in rehearsal, Murdoch is playing at Norfolk, Circuit Court. Before Justiee Hurlbut, May 22.—Huber vs. Dr. Hart.—The jury in this caure, after being out all night, were called Lato court this morning, and upon being asked if they had agreed the forewan replied that there was @ diderence of opinion in i te to the testimony, upou whieh there was no likelihood of their agreeing. ‘The court then discharged them, val Intelligence. . 8. war St. Louis, Com. Cocke, and be’ bia Lt, Com. Davis, were at Rio Janeiro, on the Navas Covnt Martiat.—The court met on Satarday at the usual hour, and adjourned over to 12 o’eloek to- day. at whieh hour the defence of Commodore Read will be read.—Norfolk Beacon, May 21. The new Collector of New Orleans, Mr. &, J. Pet retained twenty-six of the old officers, and remov from forty to fiity,