The New York Herald Newspaper, November 13, 1849, Page 1

NO. 5638. MORNING EDITION-----TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1849. THE NEW YORK HERALD. ~ INTERESTING FROM CALIFORNIA, Off-Hand Accounts from the ‘Gold Region. PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. Sacramento City, Oct. 1, 1849. This city is growing up rapidly, and will soon vival San Francisco. Only three months ago there were but two houses, and now the streets are well laid out, and buildings going up very fast. A bowling alley here rents for $1,000 a month, and a theatre 1s just completed. ‘The weather here now is conspegatvaly pleasant ; mornings and evenings cool, and mid day tolerably hot. “I lately madea ight trip to the mines; but the modus operandt did not please ‘this hombre,” as they say here; and after losing my horse and things, I made for the embarcadero, covered with dust, (not gold) ‘having walkedthe whole distance. San Francisco, Sept. 24, 1849. This is not the place it is thought td be in the United States. There is neither dishonesty, dis- sipation, nor idleness here; all 1s business, bustle, and confusion; no quarrelling or drunkenness, but plenty of gambling. Every one with business tact as engaged in something, and is seen running to and fro upon some speculation, from morning till night. Our houses are put up without regard to ‘comfort; some are made of canvass, some rough , and others mud. The weather 1s fine, cool, and bracing, and all appear to know each’ other as intimately as old friends. The streets are crowded with all kinds of characters, and every description of merchan- dise. Inever saw so much business, or such a brisk and lively place, in all mylite. ‘The levee at New Orleans is no comparison. The ships are all lying off the town, in the beautiful and spacious harbor, like an immense forest. There are at least three hundred, half of which will go down at their anchors, there being not the faintest hope of ever getting them out. With all the advantages of making money, don’t let any of your frieads come here. ‘The dust is flying now mountains high, aad the weather delightful. I could not get a bed or place to sleep for three — every hole and corner rane, pre-occupied. Ihave now a dirty corner in the loft of a store where I lay my bed, for which privilege I have to py the sum of $30 per month; and $1 per meal for ard. So ze see it costs something to live here; $40 per week is the hotel price. I met Jim Grant yeeterday. Ie has just return- ed from the mines, and intends stirung a public iy house here. There must be nearly 50,000 persons inthis city. J.C. and L. F. were at Sutter’s Fort or Sacramento City, doing well. J. C. is en: ed in a store or some place at $16 per day. L. F hes also the same pay. J. M. has not yetarrived. Toe vessels from Panama have ail been making long passages, and the non arrival of the bark is not sur- prising. I never saw such a rush for papers here when the steamers arrive. [i is a little New York—in speculations, crowds, and dust. A\most every face is familiar. Sandy M. is here with a very fine eating house, making his eternal fortune. San ‘Francisco, Sept. 27, 1849. Iget my washing done at the Sandwich Islands $4 50 cheaper than here. The way we,do it is this: Get all the clothes we can together, take a memo- randum of them, and give them to the captain of the schooner, who has them done im fine style by the natives of the islands, and returns with them in less than sixty days. Washing costs, in this “way, including everything, $1 50 per dozen, while here they are miserably done at $6 per dozen. . Jim Grant is building a litte house, which he intends dedicating to Bacchus. He will not go to the mines. Fallon, who used to be keeper of the ay ena, is chief of the police. . T——, once clerk in the post-office, New York, 1s here a distinguished lawyer, | All bucks making money, and spending it equally there is fast. The weather is fine, resembling our own; but the heat and celd do net run to that extreme here. The people are doing but little at the mines. ‘The work is too hard. One seldom, if ever, re- ‘turns to the diggings who has been there once.— You are compelied to work awfully hard, and riek sickness, for about $12 per day, which sum 1s com- puted to be the general average dug by each indi- vidual. Li ad is beyond conception. Youcannot | begin to exict here ehort of $4 per day. Dave ang myself pay for a little room in the loft of a st: ten by twelve, without furniture, the eum o! $150 pe month, or $1,800 per annum. We then a meal each at the restaurant. So, you see, ices. a There must be aemash here in less than six months. Think of a wretched shanty, not two stones high, or as large as a common dwelling: house in New York, bringing $36,000 per aanuin ; and some, a Tittle larger, braging $50,000, an even as high as $75,000. The targest fleet of " «ls | ever saw 18 now in this barbor, ay, fC 7 over 300 ail. They are selling for ove-third of their real value. Livery day I see chances in this line, Vessels, worth $20,000 in the United States, go for $5,000, soon. If ou can. send me anything in my —that is, rom selling a needle upto a frigate. There is no limit to a man’s business here. / Drinking is all the go here. New Orleans is no comparison. The water being very bad, every person deems it necessary to use liquor. San Francisco, September 28, 1849. I got here on the !8ch inst. in the steamer Oregon, after a hard time in the way of sickne: My Panama fever returned soon afier leaving, and up to the time of reaching the coast of California I suffered greatly ; but since my arrival here, | am now, and havelbeen, as well as I ever felt. The climate is eo much like our own, that notwith- standing the privations and inconveniences in living, I feel in a manner aoif I were in the neigh- borhood of New York ; ond though the greatest features of the attractions of the old homestead are not in view, they are sweetly remembered. For more th: week, | have been knocking around among the bulls and bears, and have been jostled and jolted through the dusty crowd of lucre hunt- ers, as though | was one of the million of worth- Jess old shirts that are kicked throngh the streets of this bustling, rongh and tumble city, One might just as well go into New York or New Or- Teana and expect to learn the customs in one day, as to become familiar with the weages of San Fran- cisco in one month. It is nothing, after all, but a canvass town, a reg town; but oh! the business money! Irleans falls far short in a New ( business point of view, and as for gambling and diesipation, it is not a circumstance, as the b’hoys may. Thave seen a thor of my old and esteemed acquaintances, all appa- rently doing well. From all 1 can see about this lace, I would say that it is destined to be the New York or the Liverpool of the Pacific, and that ina Iready, the amount of business nd_ the number of ships in port, fall but litle short of the above places. With the ex- i few hours in the afternoon, the wea- ious. We have plenty of fruit—qrapes, nd pears in abundance; vegetables are ly ; but tew, however, give any attention dion, and bi high prices. I am living as cheap ne 1 can possibly, and yet it costs me $33 and per week. One must make money Bo pay Meh prices. Clothing of every description, 4s 43 cheap and ¢hesper than in New York. The people here are all reading people, The Herald your city) sells for $2 per copy. We have week- ly and almost daily communication with the Sand- wich Islands and Oregon, and even Asia. This is a large place, containing at least 50,000 people, to say nothing of the immense number through the mines, ‘Pecattered about in little towns and vil- lages on the numerous rivers im this district. Movements of Individuals. Mr. Van Alen, U. 8. Minister to Eucador, had not, ‘at the last accounts, succeeded In reaching Quito, the feat of his mission. In consequence Nw py oon rr a, from which port sailed Sept. cere st othoritios of Guayaquil refaced permission to land to the Britieh steamer, on board which he was Mr. Van Alen was therefore foreed to goon in the steamer to Payte, & town on the const of aad a C4 south of Gnayaqui ere he was taken very ill, La house of the American Consul, but had recovered safl- omy to leave on the 17th uit., in the U.S. ship Fal- mouth, him from Callao. which Mr. Clay, our minister to Peru, sent for General fll deliver @ lectare before the Me- chanics’ Assoetetion of Rochester, in a few . lisha Allen, formerly ® member of Cor, te an heen appointed U.S. Consul to 8. 1. nd familiar faces, and dozens | Our Paris Correspondence, Panis, October 25, 1849. The Probable Reception of Mr. Rives, as the Ame- rican Minister—Our ‘iinister to Spain—Appear- ance of Paris—Fashion— Another Duel—Visits of Lowis Napoleon to the Workshops—Seizwre of Newspapers—Internal Improvements—The Eleo- tions—Cost of Telegraphing in Europe, §c., §c. According to what 1 have heard to-day, I am of the opinion now that Mr. Rives, our minister, will be recognized by this government. I give you two reasons why I think so, and you may depend upon the correctness of them :—Firstly, I know positively that Mr. Rives has had one or two interviews with the President and M.de Tocqueville ; secondly, since those interviews, he has (Mr. R.) rented a cepacious hotel in the Rue Ville L’erecque, belong- ing to the Duchesse de Marmier, for a term of three years. I can hardly think he would have so promptly made his domestic arrangements, if he had not have been quite certain of his remaining. I see it noticed in some of the papers that Mr. Barringer, our minister to Madrid, has been stop- ped on the frontiers for not having his passport signed by the sous prefect of Bayonne; this can- not lead to any thing. The greatly talked of French and American dif- ficulty ceases to be a tome of interest; the Constt- tutionnel of to-day has an article about it, which says, as much as goes to show, that the Freach government are not going to make a casus belli out of a private pique. This week we have hada fair specimen of the French autumn, which illy compares with our American “fall;” the trecs are beginning to assume a grave and wintry appearance; their foliage is dropping to the ground without naving assumed the great variety of colors which add such beauty to our own forests at this season of the year. Al- though the weather is called fine by Parisians, the sun is rarely visible for more than an hour or so during the dey, and even when he does shine, it is not with that golden lustre which warms up the “inner and outer man.” The public walks and rides have become much more gay. Paris is fill- ing up with its own, and strangers from all climes are taking up their winter quarters init. A few weeks ago one could hardly passa house without teeing upon some part of it, ‘o let;” this 1s not £0 now—the best apartments are getting scarce. If all things go on rightly—that is to say, if the go- Yerpment gets into no further scrapes than it has already entered into—the winter promises to be exceedingly gay. i J am not much of a lady’s man ; still I must say something about the fashions. Rich velvets and laces are all the go; baskines, or pretty little coats mace of these beautiful materials, are much worn; frequently I have noticed them trimmed likewise with fur, although the weather yet does not war- rent it; the street dresses are being less trimmed than formerly; bonnets are being made of every materia); the style of trimming them on the edges with fur, feathers, &c., does not seem to take. A certain class only patronize this mode. ‘The Pa- nisian lady does not dress as much in the street aa our American belles do, In thie | approve of their teste; they reserve their magnificence for the soi- rée, Opera, spectacle, &c. Speaking of the Opera | ay me in mind that the ** Prophete” isannounced for this evening. I am going; Madam Viardot is the prima donna. The ltalan Opera will open on the first cf November, under the management of M. Roncen. ‘1 Capuletti ¢ | Montucchi” will be the opening piece. Mile. Angri, Mme. Per- | stani, ond Meesrs. Majerki, Flanio, and Giannoni, are engaged. At the Grand Opera, a new bailet, entitled ** La Filleule des Fées” im- mense houses; the scenic eflect is magoificent. At the ‘Lheatre Porte St. Martin a new piece has been got up with great haste, called ** Le Conne- table de Bourbon.”” As the scene lies in Rome, in this way the managers make use of the costly scenery Which was to have been used in the melo drema of that name, suppressed by the govern- ment a few weeks ago. Although it is not worth mentioning asa production, the scenic effect is so great that the masses are satisfied, and are crowd- ing to see it. In fact, all the theatres in Paris are now doing well, a certain barometer to judge of | the prosperity of this capital. The question is, how long will itlast? Americans, tor some reason, are not eo plentiful here es they were a short time ago; those that are left are all wondering who is to be Mr. Walsh’s successor. Do relieve our anxiety. t to pay these enormous | | place in the Forest of Bondy, between M. Thousel, | was caused by M. Petit having ade some insult- | view. In going to the Quartier St. Antoine, day | be fore yesterday, he rode along the Boulevards in | Af | oce | Yesterday, the Procuror of the republic seized t ject; end no wonder! Next Sunday, a grand steeple chase is to come | off at iermain. lam gomg. You shall have- ip fromt re. if the honorable members of the As- | t seems z : — having set the example of a others | are following it, as last Monday another duel took a lawyer, and a Mr. Petit, a lieutenant of gendar- | mert; the weapon chosen here was the sword; the fight is said to have been extremely fierce, but | not a drop of blood was drawn, After a very long round of thrusts, parties, &e., both parties become | #0 fatigued that they were mpelled to stop for | compete, and premiums be awarded. | think, they borrowed from the Americans. They want, The Jews are about sending a deputation to him, toobtain some concessions, as the cardinals have placed them in the same odious situation as they were before the revolution. They complained to them, but were never listened to. They ask, above all, and justly, the permission to travel, and leave Rome whenever it _may suit, without the ecclesi- astic authority. They also desire the right to establish themselves in_any quarter of the city, as other individuals do. They hope much that Piss IX. will grant their requests, as he is said to be well disposed towards them. T regret that one cannot avail himself here of the magnetic telegraph. If I could, ! should be ena- bled always to send you a slip of the very latest; but the foolish governments of Europe think it incompatible to their interests to open the wires to the public, so that they remain, in almost all cases, monopolies. In Austria and Prussia, the telegraph is allowed to be used by the public, but so exor- bitant are the prices, that few ever can employ it. In Austria, when the line will be entirely com- pleted, which will be some time next month, the price for forwarding twenty-five words will be 62i'francs ($12 50), so 1 don’t think the newspapers, or any one else, can or will patronize such a high- priced luxury. However, the people of the conti- nent of Europe are not such 4 magnetic, steamatie, go-ahead-ative set as we are; they are quite con- tent with old news, and I do not believe, if the telegraphs were open to all, that they would be generelly used. I have seen at Messrs. Living. ston, Wells & Co.’s office, a specimen of the print- ing by the House invention; itis, indeed, perfec- tion; it makes me feel proud that such great inge- nuity should emanate from the brain of an Ame- rican. In England, this invention will be taken hold of with alacrity; but on the continent they will not pay much for it. Yesterday, French 5's left off at 88, and 3’s at 55.465, the market was rather heavy at these prices. M_ Lucien Murat has left Paris as Minister Plenipotentiary of France to Tu: “ The High Court of Justice 1s still sitting at Ver- sailles, and, in many instances, it would appear, that instead of the Court trying the prisoners, the prisoners were trying the Court; the digaity of Justice seems to be laid aside. Gop Pen. Mechanics’ 1 ite Opening Lecture. The first of the regular annual series of Lectures was, together with the Introductory Address of the President oi that excellent association, the Mecha- nics’ Institute, delivered last (evening, at the Coli- sevin, Broadway. At the time appointed for the exercises to take place, the room was crowded to overflowing, many being obliged to be satisfied with standing places, all the seats being occupied. After singing and music by the pupils of theschool attached to the Institute, the objects and aim of the Mechanic's Institute were explained to the au- dience, as well es the manner in which its affairs are conducted, and the’ benefirs which it is calow- lated to extend to the public, especially mecha- nics. These advantages are offered <4 e school hed to the Institute, the excellent library ble works, and other Among the audience, boys attached to the Mecha- ebool in Chambers street, ‘avox Paarr, of Pratteville, President of the Mechanics’ Institute, delivered the usual introduc- tory address. It consisted of a numberof points or ‘ions in the following order, and was listened to reat deal of attention. Beware of visiopary chemistry , it is like the illustons of the theatrical world, and may mislead rather than instruet. Genius, like a horse unrestrained, will, un- controlled, be of more injury than service to its pos- sessor; although it be necesrary to a mechanic, yet practical industry is a thousand times more profitable end safe. You will all recollect the story of the ducks aod turkeys. As soon as night came, the turkeys rested, but the ducks travelled on, and were soccensful. In this country the principle of association pervades all the walks of Lite, and this Mechanies’ Association is intended Fooy Be) Promote the interests of the me- chanle arts and the welfare of the working man, That welfare is more particularly sought in the education bestowed b pe) youth. Pubiie and private schools are | the pride of @ nation and the pillars of freedom. Most of the great improvements the age are American. ‘The city Of New York is the it centre of the me- chanle arts; as Wall street is the contre of the mone- tary operations of this vast continent, ro must it be | the grand nucleus around whieh the mechanical enter- prite of the world murt revolve. The enterprise fnd genivue of American mechanics are already taking the lead in the civilized world. It seems that the jealorsy of England is aroused, and it bas elready beem propored in England by the govern- ment andaristccracy, to form @ great World’s hair in London at whieh the industry of all countries might Th ea, as brother mechanics, to show them how it is done. The people of (he United States are the gover it, and ‘ich their own euergies they will secure that avcendancy whieh a to them, and ef which they cannot be deprived by the arts of England or an other country. In whatever ficld of enterprise Ameri- een energy embarked, it bas always triumphed. ‘The American le are the 4 ex lars of me- chanical as well as political excellence, and as our in- stitutions are cited as models throughout oppressed Hurope, to do our inventions attract the attention of prectical ren tn all of the capitalists of the wor) tries of Eure Ameiican genius Whistler, as a main p: tottering thro In cur covatry we are the improved of all nation men—the bort climate the run ever shone upon, breath; this relache ‘alvo enabled them to coo! their ardor, and the seconds hud not any difficulty to | dissuade them from a continuation of hostilities; | they then shook hands and declared themselves | mutually satisfied. How ridiculous! The quarrel | ing remarks concerning the acc now being | tried before the High Court of J e, at Ver- Politiciens are doomed by natare to fight, sailles, then weapons. | resident of the republic has been making eral visits this week to the interior of Parisian | factories, workshope, &c.; it is stated that he visits | them with the view of seeing, for Aumself, the preeent stete of things in those quarters; but, as at all the places he bas visited, he lelt eonsiderable sums with the workmen, one may (if he chooses to be suspicious) imagine another and grander an open cerriage ; he was accompanied by Harrot, Mesers. Daciocchi and Mennesal, hi he wos likewise attended by a numerous escort of | dregcone, whether guard of honor or protec- tien, Lam not able te say; probably both, as the n would offer. | Upon two socialist journals— La Democratique Pa- | Ta Republique--on account of their | published a letter from Louis Blane and | gees now in London. And so goes the | Alas! that it should be so m- aptly styled! Seditious placards, for the last two or three nights, have been posted up along several | ot the gueis. The Roman aflair tw their main sub- | As soon as the day shines —_ them, they are torn down by the vigile wliee. r The long telked of Canal des Pyrénées, which | would, if constructed, unite the waters of the Atlentie with the Mediterranean, is now seriously being brought before the consideration of the Pre- eident; ond as it will be the means of employing | vpwarde of 20,000 laborers, the enject will shortly be brought before the wisdom of the natioi—via: | the Aesembly. . ‘The elections m the department of the Gironde | astound the lovers of order, as the majority is greatly on the socialist side. But why? ‘The bet- ter clasees of the people there, and all over France, thirk it not their business to vote. They care not for the right of suflrege ; end thus, in open day- light, allow the worst men of the nation to bh e spenrible stations. Under such cireumst government cannot prorper as a republic. great a reprbliean as the world has in it, and a cemoerntic one besides, but ony pererive that the people of France are not. If the last revolution, which gave them the sacred right of electing their own representetives, gave it to them not to make vee of, why, what can become of sucha republic ? Nothing but anarchy. And if the better class of people do not accept the power granted them to vote, enarchy must and will prevail. Out of 213,522 electors in the Seine Inferieure, only $9,410 voted. I have repeatedly asked Freneh gentlemen--men who have hed alt the opportunities to make t em- eelves intelligent—at the time of the presidential election, who they voted fort A shrag of the shoylder wee all Lever could receive as answer, until, by preesing, I found that they had not vote at nil; thus throwing away the greatest right of re- publican ertizens. i i Lhave just seen a friend of mine, who comes from Reme. He represents things there to be ina ceplorable condition--the French as being despised by one and all of the people ; and he firmly asserts, that no sooner will the Pope be re-established in Rome, and the French and other forces leave the city, the bis Holiness will again be forced to fly, so determined are the poraers not tobe any longer governed by the priesthood. The Vatican 18 now being put in order for the Pope’s occupation. He isexpected there in the first days of December. s “ other te grande republique! | of romething better int 8 ordi | : nance eflicers; the Prefect of the Seine, and the | > | Prefect of Police, and M. Manchal, and other i 1 SS 1 Purely bie Inder te dig a the only country where lebor is free, land free, aud in- dortsy and enterpriae the birth ight of the people—and truly’ the only eouutry where the people is thelr own government. delivered o lecture on the which was extremely eloquent end profound ‘The term, ideal, he en’ what should be, aod wh. - ing Tle would use the ideal as an element To some extent, even th ideal ie eermetimes by terdidpess. it portant for us to @ means of bw men to the ideal. Th fit of cberishing the eon: was then touched po! shades and directs laa can be shor not draw coo. City Intelligenee, THE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS AND THR MILITARY FUNERAL. Every hour, the indignation of the citizens, at the manner in which the First Regiment of New York Vo- lunteers has been treated, in reference to the public funeral, on Thursday next, increases and spreads like aflame, The silence of the Board of Aldermen on the subject, last evening, is not calculated to allay this ex- citement. It was confidently expected that, “ discern- ing the eigns of the times,” they would correct the error into which the committee representing them had fallen, But they seem to set public opinion at ded- ance, aud to treat it with silent contempt. not has drawn out the programme—whether Gen Sandford, or the committee of the Common Counetl, or both together—but we do know that the committee of the Common Council have assumed the respo: by publishing it with their names attached; Common Council are as deep in the mire by sent. We are compelled to say that these gentlemen have acted without any consideration for the feclings of the men who fought under General Worth and Col. Duncan on those bloody fields from which those com derived their fame, and for which their re- pow honored. The highest place ought to d to the Volunteers; they are entitled. at least, | to all the honor the city can give them, in the absence of a more substantial recognition of their merits stead of that, there is @ position assigned tl is equivalent to what is expressed in rac’ being “no where.” ‘This is # greater disgrace to the city than it is to them, for history has raised them above the level of common councils and their pa- eantry. ‘The place due to them is that of guard of onor around the remains of their deceased command. | ers, and we trust the Counoil will see the proprivty of | conceding it unasked. We happen to know that some | members of that t indignant at the course | pursued, and the militia equally 60. Nothing | could be more calculated to excite jealousy among our citizen sol jad the post of honor been assigned to the me! 0 have won the right to it by | their blood, not one of the twelve regiments of the division but would have felt ted; but what has been done has created oonsiderabie discontent, for some of the regiments who ha’ not been houored with ‘the highest place, think they are as well entitled to it | &s these who bave cbtained it. How stand the facts of the case? A regiment of mere militia, who have never seen serviee on the battle field, and are only distin- guitbed by rbooting down their fellow-citizens (for | which bard duty we de not blame them, but the tact is | soy—these mien, highly respectabie, no doubt, are to have the position of the warriors who have shot down | the enemy, and raised the military prowess cf this coun- try cent per cent among the nations of Europe, com- manding thelr admiration and respect. We under- stand they are about to hold a meeting to determine upen the course they ought to pursue on this critical occasion. We have no doubt that whatever resolution they adopt, it will be dictated by patriotiem, honor, and Belf-respect. ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIBTY. le soclety met together ‘ours Rooms, in the flalls | ‘There was but a slim e Society, since the passage of the | taking away the privilege it possessed of laying a | tax of tem deliars upon every medical man practising | In the city ounty of New York, has fallen into and decrepitude, Before the passage referred to, no medical practitioner | ecover bis claims for work and labor dons, and | gcods furnished aud delivered. unless he belonged to | thie society; and in order to belong to it. he was not | required to give proof of his medical skill and know- | ledge, but he was merely required to pay ten dollars, | < g | troller, in reply to a resolution of the Common Council, Boann of Acoramen.—Last evening, the Board of semen. met at 6 o'clock, Alderman James Kelly pre- siding A report of the Committee on Streets was brought 4 reconsidering their recommendation to concur wit! the Board of Assistants, to allow the North American ‘Telegraph Company to erect poles through certain streets, changing the route by anew resolution; adopt- ed. A petition for a new hose company, to be located in the vicinity of Eseex market; referred to the Fi 38 Committee, ‘tition for oil lamps in 32d street, be- tween Sth and 10th avenues; granted. The p of Charles J. Holt, for compensation for loss and injury sustained by the stoppage of operations in his soap factory 61 Hammersley street, during the cholera in July last, under the direction of the Board of Health, was brought up. This petition, the contents ef which are sworn to by petitioners, show that in the opinion of Jearned chemists, the soap-making business is not un- healthy, and that experience attests the truth of that opinion’ The petition further shows, that the Board of Health admitted the soundness of this doctrine, by pasa- ing another resolution on the 22d of August, rescind- ing the former, although cholera still raged at that ‘i ‘The only persons prohibited were Mr. Holt and , Of Reade street. On these grounds Mr. Holt asks for compensation; referred to the Final Com. mit A communication was received from the Mayor, re- turping, with his objections, the report and resolations in favor of laying water pipes to Ward's Island. Or- ed to be entered on the minutes, The followi return has beon IscnEask ov Satanias since Stir Mav, 1 Fro To Tne. Clerk toClerk of CommonCouncil, $700 $1,000 $400 0 lo. 7 250 De Assis. Clik, to Board of 360 600250 1,500 1,750 250 700 1,000 300 Two Justic 1,600 2.000 800 : 1,000 1,500 500 Clerks to Corpor 1,600 2100 500 Clerk to Sup’t Lamps and Gas... 469 "600-130 (Created by C.C ) Insp, Sidewalks, 3906 Saranive Rapvogp. & Decrease, Street Commissioner, $2,500 to $2,000, 500 Meesenger to Clerk ©. C., $750 to $500, 250 Abolished, Assistant Messenger toU.C , 469—1,219 $2. 687 avunn, Arnt. 2, 1849, 1,500 ew Orrices Createn av Li Deputy Comptroller,. ..... Assistant Anditor in Comptroller's office, 800 Contract Clerk in Street Commie’r’s office, 750 Superintendent of Roads,....... 850 Clerk to Superintendent of Pavements,. 760 Commissioner of Streets and Lamps, Clerk to do... es... « Commissioner of Repair Clerk to doy... Superint Nine As ets, 758 nt Eng. Fire Department,.. 4,500—14,750 Orrices Anotisne Two Clerks in Comptroller’ office, + 1,200 One do. Street Commis’r’s oflice,... "850 One do. do, « 500 « 1500 4,050 One Justice of Marine Court... $10.700 Amount Parp ron Ciranino Srreera rrom 1845 ro 1849, 1845 + «$150,905 1846, 158,439 147 180{059 1848. « 145,844 1849, to 2! 120/908 op payment of which the society was oompeiled to ad- A communication was read from the Comptroller, ing tor additional appropriations for the year 1349, was adopted, making the following ap- mit him, whatever he was, The Legislature yery | ®*44 properly destroyed this strange, useless tax, since | A” which time the soctety has naturally enough dwindled | PT° | a bed ecmpound comminuted fractur. ph | into insignificance, the nutriment which supported it being totally withdrawn, It therefore exhibited yes- terday @ perfect state of atrophy and marasmus, After some conversacion amwng the highly respect- able members in attentisnce, and a protracted, patient waiting for the expected arrival of members, at longti, as the raid members did not at last arrive, the meeting | adjourned. Moxvwexr vo tne Late Da. Hoverox.—The com- | mittee met last evening at the Astor House, where | they were surprised by # gant repast, which had | been generously prepared by sir Stetson, one of the rietors of the Astor House. A communt from the Secretary of the Cypress Hills Cemet ject that he had been testructed by his |. Woodhull, ite President, to inform the eom- ¢ that any unsold lot in that cemetery would be laced at their service for the object coutemplated. pied, and a vote of thanks returned to the mond. of the ‘rubus M pointed an F C collect funds, and erect Jomes A. Housten. pr rem to th » cote the lot, monument to the late Dr. ‘Thanks were tendered to Mr. Stetson, and the meoting adjourned. Ditctarcen ny Acpeamex.—The practice of alder- men dischargirg drunk and disorderly persons arrested by the police, still eontinues. to the detriment of publie and the discoar: e of their duty. > fewer than four of these discharges were ordered daring the last twenty-four hours by aldermen, one of whom is Patrick Kelly. Taratiow.—The reader will fod something worthy of his attention under this caption, in the report of the g of the Boerd of Alcermen, lastevening. A spprepriations are called for and voted, and ® debt of $50,000 is to be tied around the neck of the olty, to heep ite bead under water, Hurrah for taxation | Moxorovy.—it will be teen that the Board derpite Of remonstrance, bave given thotr rancticn to & gas moncpely for nineteen years, and this in the face of the whole ol Mons Licwr,—‘The areletant captain of the Sixth ward reports of the lighting of that ward on Sunday night as foliows :—* The oil lamps throughout this distriet are very badly attended to, ‘he ward lart night was left in total darkness, We pray that our city fathers many grant ue light!’ Snoceine Rauway Accioest —On Sanday night, a g sceident occurred on the Ha { Franklin, At }¢ pa residing at 20 Thom ir e truding through the flesh, to the knee that it was neces in order to get wound. It was nee um before the operation was performed, so m * excited by drink. He continues very low, and there if a bad chance for his life. The other leg being breken wet. Deatm vrow 4 Rartwar Aceipast— ly by @ simple fracture, but a bad one, was ® — Yesterday, at noon, an inquest was beld u: queer. mn the body ore caso we of Mathew Cogan, at the City Hospi published in Friday's Hereld’ 0 biasti a“ tunnel on the Hudeon River Railway, near Peekskill, the conensrion shock a stone from the roof, whieb fail- A hope from the ideal, when the actual ith the difiew! hich surroun The encouragement, 4 not encounter the morn- which tend to ox pand the ideal, in reply to th mente made egeinst them, he that fetion fre- than feet, and, in proof, | Instanerd that the Greeks fought and conquered with the exemple of Ulyeres and other fetitious heroes b If the ing travell P s wd the rain can conte beating through i a eher— if b rowth ch is the infiuence of the ideal, wi men cf seience in their discoveries—euch as Newton and others; and, althongh some may have failed, yet Franklin, Watt, Newton, Fulton and others, in their ldert visions, did not coutemplate the full fruition of their ideal imaginings. Another polat connected with the ideal wae ite iliimitability, whieh Mr. Chapin dwelt om at come length, Mr, Chapin then discoureed on the actual in ite phate cf lebor, in fact, be enld, thin fe an ege of the idolatry of laber-it would seem ae if we are doomed, like Siryphus, never te be done With labor, In conclusion, he recommended youn men tog belleve more in the ideal and to cherieh | A romething better then the actual efreid of being called dreamer: if mocked. let thera refer to there who have strved im garrets, whose ideas ere now the practical sinews and the glory of the times, The lecture made a decided impression on the large Dumber who heard it. [twas in fact a master piece of profound thovght, clothed in the mort eloquent lan- grage Alter he concluded, there was more music, and the errembloge adjourned ‘There lectures will be continued every Monday eve- ning Wil ecnoluded. We perceive Dr, Thomas Anti- fell. an itieh refogee, and very shie aud useful turer, fe smong the lecturers relected.-T evening. Rev. Henry Giles, 0 celebrated as a lecturer, com: Meneee & course of five lectures, to be delivered every Trerday till completed, the subjects being Books, Con. yerration, Diusle, Love of the Beeutifwl, and Ideas of Manliness, Let them not be F porting Intelligence Castaeritte Cours, L. 1.—Anm exciting contest came off yeaterday afterneon between the celebrated trot. ti Suffolk and the pacing gelding Dan Miller. two mile heate, the former wnder the saddie, carrying 166 Jbs., and the latter in harness. La Suffolk won the race. The followi the details will be given to morrow is @ summary— Lady Suffolk, D Bryent. . 211 Dan Miller, Jamee Whe! pley. 122 Time, 6.3% ing upen hie head. produced fo extensive a fracture that the braim eculd be feit through the wound, ile died yesterday morning. A verdict was returned in aceor- Taree with thece faots, ‘It leeurions that on Thursday evening he converted as freely as if nothing had hap- pened him, and did not then appear to be suiering any pain, Acewent.—Joseph Hannan slipped, fell, and broke bis leg, at half. past 3 o clock yesterday morning. He was en to De Child, who ret bis eg, and from thence to ity Hospital, by police offieer Lown, it cy Crorema —On Sunday night, or rather early erterdey morning, an emigrant, Just arrived, was Brought te the City Hoepitel f collapse stage of Asintic eholera, where he died rhortly arter, Rescvr prow Drowsiwe On the evening of Friday Jast,a8 a German Indy was going on board the Staten Island ferry bont at Quarantine, in the absence of an; light on the lending. the fell into the river, and would, be doubt, bave perished, bad not Mr. Garrett B. Cor lin, bealth ofiicer’s beatmen. plunged 4 brought ber up from the bottom. It rs before the entirely recovered, | » —We understand Oriental travel i public. y recommended by all who have seen it, iro, the capital of Egypt, to the seoo nes before the observ etter insight fnto the history of Rey pt, th tnd evetoms of the people and the aspect th be btained im any other way. Mr. and explain all the elects of pars before him. for b = youeknows, We have no doubt of the euecess of (he undertaking. TARGRT EXCURSIONS YESTERDAY. ‘The Fanning Goads « finely driiied corps, under | command of Capt, Semuel Jackron, ed tor | terpet practice accomyemed by Dingle’s bend. They thet for the following priver ‘he first prize, @ sliver | wae won by Bilas Randall: second,» eplendid murhet, was won by H. Waleh; third, er star, by F Dennetly; fourth, + medal, by Wm. Adama, ‘Their fine excellent drilling refleot te i@, Capt. John Carland, Alms lious: Fire Department. ‘“ 24 000 Interest on Revenue Bonds. 9,000 jee ippereae 26,000 Printip, ; 2.000 Repairs and Suppile 20.000 Street expenter..... 16,000 DOM. ses vesececece nee cee ces oe sPUOG O60 An eppropriation of $2,000 was made for a fountain in the Bowling Green, at the Battery, withe jet of | Croton water Av application was made by the Register of the Cro- ton Water Department, for an assistant. rman Wee said there had been two assistants slready eppointed, and they had not yet been removed; whereas the law only allowed om Ultimately, the application was granted, by ma- jority of 12 to 5 An ordinance was passed to raise a sum of $80,000 for the ecmpletion +f the extension of the Croton water- works on the live of Thicd avenue, by means of @ publie stock or fund, to be called * The Water Stock of the City of New York, 1849," bearing interest not ex- eceding five per cent per annum. and to be redeemable in 1876—the steek to consist of 20@ shares, the Commis- sloners of the Sinking b und to dispose of the shares by poblie avetion. Keport of the committee, in favor of granting a ferry lease to Messrs. Bliss & Bradford for « ferry from ibis city to Green Point, Referred to the proper com- mittee. Several ordinences for flagging and sewerage were adopted. ‘Anapplication from the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies, for heating the offices of the Surrogate, | Comptroller and Street Commissioner's office with | petent beaters, estimated as $290. Adopted Alderman Wr» moved that the Street Commissioner be directed to remove the fence on the east side of broadway between Prince and Houston streets, from the place it now occupies, back to the line of the pro- perty it fronts, to the end that the obstruction of the tidewelk it now presents, be abolisbed, Mr, Webb cont the c! ound Niblo's Garden was @ , infring!ng upon the sidewall Alderman Burrow enid it did not extend further than the rteps of the adjoining houses. He had no free tieket to the den, Alderman Wenn—Perhape you will get om ter.) ‘Yeu told me yourseld 1 was's nul drove people into the road. ‘The resolution was referred to the Committee on Streets, An application vernor, to tewove t Field, that commu: the Cemetery and the Alms ferred to the proper committee, | Petition from the ladies of the Sacted Heart, for re- | taxon their property, amounting to $19. eo Committe. ouse Institution. do} The State of New York bas, sinee the com- mencement of ti h Mexico, lost, by death, rany of ber distinguishe bo have rendered in- valuable Fervices in caure— foremost inent amongst wi , stands the name of | meral Worth; and wherens, it is © or vom fer the | Cemetery, to the memory of Maj . Col. Lew 4 the other gallant roldiers. natives of this State, been seerificed oft r pin MoGrath be it, to eH Court, Jeflerson Market. d to be inid op the table. A on for a fountain in Madison square. at an ex- pense of $2,060, was referred to the Croton department. On the motion of the I evr, ib was resolved that the New York Gas Com be directed to light Wil- | reet with gas, be » | The resolution the conduet ef the gi raid We Kelly. an indi ited his comtract, as y have violated theirs, it would very soon wil and void. The manner in which the ed war shocking. They pretended reduced in price: yet the bilis were they were last year. me further cisoussion, the propered new con- dopted, with eéme slight amendments. 1d then adjourned, et twenty minutes to eleven o'eleck, till Monday evening next. Navel Intelligence. foliowing list of CMicers attached to the loop Vineen (20) = William L. Hudson, A. Ludlow Case, Lieutenant; Dom: thew ©. Perry, jr, do.; Josep | by continue | rum, at least. Bowery Ticarxe,—The merit of the excellent eom- Pany at this great theatre, is admitted and seknow- ledged by @ discriminating public. Old Drury seems to have transplanted his classic domains to this always favorite and always crowded theatre. The skilful manegement of Mr. Hamblin, the proprietor, with his able coadjutors, is deservedly crowned with triumphant success, Last evening wit & great triumph of dram: art and scenic perfection, in the produc. tion of a new drama founded on one of the fertile ro~ mances of Duinas, and dramatized by that talented young actor, J. Wallack Lester. ‘Time will hardly allow us to go into @ lengthened detail or description of this beautitul and effective drama; but as it be re; we shall then devote a few words to it — was fully decided by the decision of the ight. and the favor and applause whieh it a high and merited tribute to the actors ‘d, and to all concerned in getting up this eplendid piece ‘The cast was unequalled in talent, and: judicious adaptation of the several parts. Mr. J. Wal- lack as Athos, one of the most interesting and 2 nent parts, and Mr. Lester. the talented drama on d’Artagnan, with Gilbert, Stevens, and Winans in the other characters, and Miss Wemyss asthe heroli Constance, and Mrs. J. Wallack, the Countess, form altogether, with all the other excellent performers of the Bowery company, such a cast as cannot be sur- if {t can be equalled, on any stage in the United Mr. Hamblin deserves infinite credit for the able and numerous corps of talented ladies and gentle- men whom he has collected together at this great thea- tre. We progn n immense run for this drama. The tableaux are numerous and striking—the soonery rich and magniticent--the ineidents thrilling, striking, comic and amusing; the whole forming together @ twut ensemble of unequalled dramatic beauty. We must see it again this evening, to be able to contemplate more coolly the blaze of beauty which it exhibits. Baoapway Turarke—Finst Arreawance or Tf: oun Trour® axd Miss Jacquss—Some Liont on tHe Svunseot.—The Seguin troupe, who made last night their debut in the opera of the “Child of the Regi- ment, aselsted by Miss Jacques as prima donna, had scarcely began the introduction of Donizetti's great partition; the numer lence had scarcely cheered the cantatrice before s! vad be heard; the due be- tween Grenade and Mary had scarcely been underta- ken—when, while we were speaking with @ fair lady seated by our side, of the over-acting of the prime donna, and of ber quite harmonious voice, the dark- ness of night came down upon us, and the whole audi- ence, as if by enchantment, asked, “what was the cause of it??? “what had happened? No one could tel hen suddenly, behind four candles brought om the stage in front of the foot lights, appeared a large ghortlike personage, who, without hesitation, in a yery natural vol xplained the matter. The gas!—Oh! home made ¢: ‘was not able to pass through the pipes of the theatre; and therefore, no other ight could be given on the subject till this morning. It was, never- theless, understood that the same bill will be repeated th nd accordingly, we are glad to announce thi ‘entire’’ performance of the military opera,“ The Child of the Regiment,” will take place this evening, and (positively, no gas!) be followed by the burletta ¢ * Sudden Thoughts.” Ninto’s Ganvex,—The pantomimie performances at this abode ot amusement attract their quote of crowded admirers, The very wonderful and agile family of the Ravels, the graceful danseuse, J. Bertin, A. Lehman, and Marzetti, drew down the most rapturous applause from the delighted and fashionable auditory who last night patronieed this theatro: indeed. the ments are altogether executed with expressi and ability, and are well worth witn family It tucce: pubiic last obtained, w who perform Mr. Collins having in the red his valuable services to hie Such a combination of acknowledged brother artiste nius cannot fall to be attractive, and we anticipate @ jouse crowded to the very ceiling. Bunron’s Tnearne.—Last night being Mr. Burton's benefit, this favorite place of amusement was crowded with « brilllant and intelligent audience, comprising the beauty and fashion of the city. For the occasion, Mr. Burton presented an exquisite programme of en- tertainments, consisting of Bickerstaff’s good old co- medy of © Lovein a Village,’ and of the two farces, Who do they take me for?” and the" Sleeping Draught,” ali of which were played for the first time jast night. The comedy was sustained with the ‘est poosible success, and elicited the admiration and applause of all present. Mr Burton, as Justice Wood- ecek, performed his part to universal satisfaction, dia- playing in ® superior manner his sterling abilities, im the capacity of a comedian, ‘The Bolero de Cadis, and the new Kuesian l’asde Deux, by Miss Malvina and Mr. Frederick, were executed with much grace and dexterity. ‘The two farces were performed with the ac- customed ability and success for which this establish- ment is fo much distinguished. To-night will be per- formed“ The Old Duteh Governor,” wi will not fail in attracting another crowded house, Cranraau’s National Toeatae, at most humor ous, diverting and laughable faree, “Ole Bull,” begem the entertainments, last evening, at this delightfal lit- tle theatre Never was on audicace more delighted than the audience of last night, with the rich humor of Burke, and the elegant beauey of the lively perform- ance of the lovely Mra. Mestayer. The rich drama of “Agnes de Vere’ followed, which was prettily played by an excellent east. Mr. ©. Taylor performed Sir William Gordon to th of Mr, Tilton, Mrs, Mestayer, ag nes, lees successful, ‘The adie ovidenowd their hij yprecintion of the wert of the a Lurous applause iI appear in the be teh Mire Melinda ot “ Agnes de V on Ww Le presented with a rioh dr selection of amusing and beautitul piece Mrrcue.s’s OLymric Thestae —This nent little the- atre was well filled yesterday evening, showing that the lebrated opera of “Amilie’’ will enjoy another week's The amurements commenced with the ‘was performed with much ability. The favorite, Miss ‘ary Taylor, in the leading character of Leander, ac- juitted berseif to universal satisfaction. Messrs. Nick- ip onover, Stafford, Misses Roberts, Sinclair and Mrs. leberwood, acted exceedingly well and were much applauded, The extravaganza was succeeded by ar opera of “ Amijie, or the Love Test.” It was stained with the most brilliant success by all the principal characters, aod was witnessed by the large nssembly with every demonstration of satisfaction end delight. Min tline danced the Highland with much grace. The entertainments conclu with the laughable feree of “ Jobn Dobbs,” which was admira- eed mach laughter. To night there Dumb Bele,” “ Ami- He, and “ The Milliner’s Holliday.’ Irattaw Orena —The spacious interior of the Opera House presented a brilliant acray of beauty and fashion ing. The opera was “ Lucresia Borgia,” that dark and mort terrible story of italian history. It were | needless now to go inte @ detalied review of the per, formance. We shail rest content with the judgmeng of the house, which was chat the whole piees throughout ‘was wellexeouted by the that Borgavse, Fortl, th 60- patiog The voile meresi t mort excellently weildone On Wed: ing. the popular and plea pera of * Sevighia. Cuniery's Mixereace —This famous band contiouss to nightly attract large audiences ° epre sentaticns of negro character as given by sty'e not be equalled by any company mow im 8 corer's imitations of Madame Laberbe and Jenny Lind are excellent, The guitar player is fext rate—the bone player as fuwny as ever; in short, all the members of the band acquit themselves in their respective stations with great ability, either as youal- lete or muricians. 7 Crreva.—The great clown and inimitable . Wallett, attracted & Very large accom. — Hie mote, wit- jectures, ko, kept the addition of thie <= cellent equea- ° x Astor Pince, will , anacgement, ae ill be earcely one to be fow of there ho ts fom the sports of the ring, that will not go to see the erful clown. Ampnican Museom.—Thie extensive establishment, which contains such @ vast collection of natural ca- rionitivs, is daily visited by immense asee ‘This is by no means surpricing, as besides ail the rare curtosities of the age. there is also «ight sod Manly etpte mnn bey perfe: " ee, ish agg i the celebrated Martinetth Family, Mesers Morris, Clerk. and Nice West, Ihe skeleton of the whole is a great curtosity. D Minatarse — Ly who fay A negro concerts at the Society Library ned to this city, and give thele ene es eame place to thetr eom- i 0.5 N. Lainey, do; Jobn Wilkinson, Acting Master; William Stokes Boyd, Lieuterent of Marines; A. Wele FP. J, Rutter, Passed Accistant Surgeon; S.A my Avsietant ae 4 Cook, Passed Midshipmen; “ W. 0. Crain, ¢ . P, MeGary, do.; George T. Simes, do; Raiph (handter, Midshipman; Wim, H. Smith, do.; Dominick H. Lyneb, do; Jae, H. Polley, Bontewain; Eugene Mack, Gunner; Wm. F. Leighton, Carpenter; ‘Thomar Tatem, tai ker; Joba Hodeou, Com- r rs Clerk, Pasrengers— Major J. G_ Reyaolda, ¢ Corps; Lives, henry Moor, U. 8. N, Oe pertermers : 1 contains & very fret <4 daddies, which, ne doubt, ‘be ably Sro —Evers’ beantifal Panorama of New York and adjacent = is being exhibited nightly Oy ho can admire a colient production of art, M. Adrien, the magician, is in Uincinnatl, Jobn Gossim, the clown, has made an engagemont at Astiey's Cirour, will leave ia a short time fer Eag-