The New York Herald Newspaper, January 12, 1851, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERAL = Bee WHOLE NO. 6056. a a SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, 1851. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, From Washington, WHE CHEAP POSTAGE AND N YOuk BRANCH MINT BILLS—THE PUBLIC PRINTING—THE CASE OF GO VERNOR QUITMAN™THE BOSTON FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE, ETC. Wasninetos, Jan, 11, 1851, There ie a fair prospect for cheap posta, 8 uniform rate of five cents, or for two and three, former will probably succeed. The New York Branch Mint bill is the epecial order for Monday, in the Senate; but the Cheap Postage bill will probably take precedence. ‘Mr. Walker's bill for free farms to actual settlers on public lands is also a special order for Monday, in the Benate. Official information has been received at the State Department, that Judge Gholson will issue warrant Of arrest forGoy. Quitman. No action in the House of Representatives will, therefore, take place. The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House invite proposals for the execution of print- Ang for the Thirty-second Congress. Proposals will be pened on the 8th February, and the printing awarded to the lowest bidder. ‘The Repusiic, of this morning, denies, emphatically, ‘the ements contained Ina late letter by Abraham Rencher, of North Carolina, that the President re! the Diarshal of Marsachusetts the necessary aid, when spplied for, to exeeute the Fugitive Slave law; and calls upon Rencher to prove his statemonts, or with- draw the calumry. THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. House of Representatives. BY BAIN’S ELECTRO-CHEMICAL TELEGRAPH. Wasnincton, Jan 11, 1851, LANDS FOR A RAILROAD BETWEEN ST, LOUIS, MO., AND LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Mr. Puecrs, (dem.) of Missouri, introduced a bill granting the right of way and a donation of puhlic ands, to Missouri, to aid in the construction of a rail- road from the western line of that State toa point on ‘the route leading from 8t. Louis to Little Rook, Re- Serred to the Committee on Public Lands, THE POSTAGE BILL, The House resolved itself into Committee of the ‘Whole on the State of the Union, and took up the bill to educe and modify THE RATES OF POSTAGE, Mr. Puetrs, (dem.) of Mo., advocated three cents ‘Bate on letters prepaid, and five cents om letters not ed a uniform rate of five cents, would dim! the revenues of the epartment, and s! that what he sup- ‘ported would sustain iteelf after the first year, while The @ twocents rate would pension the department on the @rensury. Mr Wirrssow, (whig) of New York, said that while the abstract proposition, anding a reduction lemen supposed that the many me- ‘morials on the subject emanated from Place, they were mistaken. They @ections and classes York. Hi of intended to offer, opposed abolition of the franking privilege, and would go for the lowest rate of postage he could get. Mr. Du swam, (dem ) of Indiana, was in favor of a uni- form rate, five cents. If the experiment succeeded, ‘we could come down lower. ‘The committee then rose, and the House adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. BY MORSE’S MAGNETIC TRLE@RAPH. Senate. Avaany, Jan. 11, 1851. PETITIONS PRESENTED, For registration of births and deaths in this State. ‘Whis is asked for by several life insurance companies; @tating that no official statistics now exist of the du- gation of human life in this State, REPORTS OF COMMITTERS. A bill was reported, amending the Sacketts Harbor ‘@nd Saratoga Railroad charter. To amend the act ap- pointing Commissioners of Deeds in other Stat jacem y of the decisi ofthe Cou. of Appeals ra the County Clerks’ offices. in opposition to for an amendment Assembly. Avuaxy, January 11, 1851. THE COMMITTEES. The Sreaxen announced the committees most im- erance, Blackstone, Hatch, and ‘On Kailroods—Varnum, Leslie, Merton, Humphrey, ve a Allen, Townsend, Burroughs, Gra- bam. Lyea. ‘On Litereiere-—T H Benedict, Swords, Ferris, Bur- eller, Banks, Underwood, Douglass, El 1d Kobi aso: On and Meuns—Wheeler, Wakeland, Elder! Bird, «: Perry. PRTITIONS PRESENTED. Of citizens of New York, for # general law incorpo- rating tho Building and Accumulating Association, For the repeal of the school law, THE SRW YORE BUrERION cOvR t, the Buperior A bili to emend the act relativ Court ot New York, was presented. INTRODUCTION OF MILLE. Bilis were introduced providing for the incorp” ©f general mancfacturing and mining associ Jn reference to the representation York at the World's Fair; a bill vo reduce t on railroads ‘was introduced. Bilie were noticed relative to per- onal assessments also, incorporating savings banks in New York. & Adjourned, — '¢ Politics Massachusetts. BLECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEU T. GOVERNOR, ETC. Borrow, January 11, 1860, ‘The Benate this forenoon proceeded to vote ter Go- Yernor and Lieut. Governor. For Governor, Geo. 8. Boutwell (dem) bad all the votes thrown, 32. Six Whigs voted for him. Th at threw blank votes. HW. ‘W. Cushman was chosen Lieut Governor by 29 votes — ell that werethrowm. All the avenues of the House are crowded by a dense mars of people. The coalition are endeavoring to go into an election for United {States Senator, and the whigs are endeavoring to stave erable excitement throughout th P.8.—The House bave postponed the election of @evator to Tuesday next Nominations for U. 8. Senator in Missourt, Br. Lous uary ‘The anti-Bentonians of the Legisiature have m1 Dated the Hon. James Hl. Greene as a good candidate for United Btates Senator, There are strong prospects @f 2 row at the Rota to-night, between and anti Benton parties, both having called fing nt the eame time and place, The police have been Ordered to be on hand in case of diMculties The river is clear of ioe, and itis raining. There have been no arrivals from below during the last few = Jerrenson Ciry, Mrssounr, Jan 9, 1861, ‘The Bentonians have nominated Colonel Benton for United States Senator, The vote was, for Benton, 39; Bterling Price, 2. The meeting was held with open Goors, and resolutions were adopted not to vote tor a ‘whig under any ciroumrta id to sustein the Pominee until the present Legislature ceases to exist. for Indiana: Jan, 1, 1861, ‘The Hon. Jesse D. Bright bas been re-elected United tates Senator to-day, on the first ballet, receiving Dinety two votes, against forty six for Charles Dewey. The Niagara ag | Cane, ee. Bostow, Jan. 11, 1861. ‘The goods which were reized yesterday om board the Niagers, belonged to two German Jews of this city. ‘Whe et will doubtless eail as usual on her regular Gay,as rhe has not been libelied by the authorities, mor is it likely he will be—all her officers being ox- eu Mr. Jobn J. Low,® @uniery means, threw Boston, yesterday; he remained im the water for t y minutes, when he was picked up in & senselers condition. Mr. Lew has been laboring ander tion of rpirite for several mont Ovurt of Appeals, Avoasy, Jam 11, 1861. is been cancelled; No 14 argued, but O and 117, evbdmittea, Election of U, 8. fe Isp Care No 8 Hot coneiude Interesting trom Haytt, Boston, Jan 11, 1851. Letters from Cape Haytien, of the 12th ult. state that Onptain Lago, of the brig Leander, imprisoned by the Haytien government, on a charge of smuggling, has been released, The United States Agent demanded $8,000 damages; which has not been paid, and proba- bly will not. The English have an armed steamer sailing around the island, to protect their comm Late from Havana, &e. Cuanceston, Jan. 11, 1861. The steamer Irabel bas arrived from Havana, with dates to the 8th imet. When she left sugar was firm, and prices were unaltered. Freighting vessels were much wanted. The ship Niobe, from Boston for New Orlea: ry ashore on Tortugas Shoals on the 19th ult. She got off, however, and proceeded on her voyage, Loss of the Sh‘p Toronto. Cnanceston, Jai The brig Vandalia, from New Orleans, has arrived at this port, having on board the officers, crew and pas- fengers of the ship Toronto, which vessel was totally lost on Mantanilla f on Thursday, January 2d. The sufferers had been on the wreck forty hours when Tesoued. Suicide in Jail. Burravo, Jan. 11, 1851. John Bolt, who was in jailon a charge of beating a lady ‘ely a8 to mearly cause her death, com. mitted suicide by hanging himself last evening. Sudden Death ata Ball. Boston, January 11, 1851. Addison Gilmore, president of the Western Railroad, fell dead ata ball-room at Watertown, at 11 e’clock last night, of disease of the heart. He had been dano- ing but few minutes Lcfore his death. His age was about fifty. Meteorological Observations. BY MORSE’S LINE, OFFICE 16 WALL STREET. Burravo, Jan. 11-9 A. M. The thermometer stands at 82 degrees above zero. and the wind is still from the south, with light flurries ofsnow. The barometer is rising. 8 P. M.—Thermometer 35 degrees. Wind still from the west. It has been very pleasant here all day. Barometer same as in the morning, Growing cold. Bocnester, Jan. 11—9 A. M. It is a fine, spring like morning, though cloudy, and the weather mild and pleasant. It ceased thawing last evenii Wind west—thermometer 36 degrees above zero: e of rain. 8P.M. |, and somewhat inclined to rain: has rain by all day. Wind west. Snow much |, and in many places the country roads arebare, Thermometer 34 degrees above zero. Oswnoo, Jan. 11-9 A. M. The weather is cloudy. with «light wind from the ‘he ometer is 32 degrees above zero. 8 P. M.—Weather continues moderate. Wind south- =. ‘Thermemeter 40}¢ degrees, and some appearance of in. Syracuse, January 11 A.M. The sky is clear and the weather is wing colder. brah thermometer denotes 35 degrees above zero - wind west. P.M.—Clear and cool, pleasant moonlight night. Windirom north. Thermometer 3534 degrees above zero. Uriea, January l1—9 A. M. weather, and wind W.N. W. A falling this morning. Thermo- meter barometer 29.510. 8 P. M.—Cloudy and unpleasant. No rain this morning; has thawed all Wind W.N.W. Ther- mometer 37 degrees. Barometer 29 510 degrees. Cloudy and baz; drizzling rain has s A.nany, January 11-9 A. M. ‘This morning the weather is cloudy. with wind in the northwest. The thermometer stands at 40 degrees Taov, Ji The weather is very mild, wii south. A heavy thew still continues. T! 40 degrees sero. 8 P.M.—Weather fine and clear. We ba: mild, pleasant day. Heavy thaw still co Sleighin in the city is giving way. but the country roads @ suffered little, Thermometer 36 degrees Sr. Joux, C. E., Jan 11-8 P.M. The weather is quite mild, Thermometer 30 degrees above zero. Wind north, and prospect of colder weather very soon. Wrirrnact, Jan, —8 P.M. Quite warm and mild. Thawing fast. Buauivaron, Jan 11—8 PM. Trees above zero. Weather mild we had « heavy thaw for two Thermometer 34 and plesrant. We days. Mowrneat, Jan. 11 Weather fine. Rather cloudy this morning. west. Thermometer 20 degrees above zero, ter 20.75. Thawing. Qveere, Jan 11-8 P.M. Mild and cloudy. Thermometer 20 degrees above zero. Barometer 30 5-100 degrees. iseaton, Ca., Jai Weather mild and pleasant. Thawii Toronto, Jan. 11—8 P.M. Weather very fine. Clear, with slightthaw Ther- mometer 24 degrees above sero. M. Wind Barome- io 11—8 P.M. BY BAIN’S LINK, 29 WALL STRERT. osron, January 11—A, M. ‘The weathor is mild. ok nd very pleasant, The thermometer stands at 48 degrees bove zero, Provivence, January 11—A. M. ‘The atmorphere is clear this morning, with a north- went wind Range of thermometer 33. Nonwien, Ji ‘The weather Is clear, but cool, . New Haver, January 11—A. M. ‘The weather is clear and cold. Baiverront, Januar; Thir morning the weather has been ter l-A. & ne, clear and pleasant. jometer 30 degrees above sero J y 1—A. M. It isa fine, clear and pleasant morning, The ther- moweter is 26 degrees above zero. misoron, Jan, 11-9 P.M The mercury now indicates 45 degrees. The weather is hary. Barrons, Jan. 11-9 P.M. We have had fair weather here to-day Prravecenta, Jan, 11-0 P. M. Both in this cit; at Wilmington, Del, the weather has been clear to-day. Tue Srizvre or THe Steamsuir Nria@ara aT Boston.—The Boston Mail, of the 10th inst., speak- ing of the seizure of the steamship ay at that rt, says :—As is customary, two or three custom ouse officers were sent to Cunard wharf imme- diately on the arrival of the steamer, to remain and superintend the discharging of her carge. On t wo of these officers, Messrs, Thos. onday ni Wentwor nd H. A. Cook, retired to the small office on the wharf, and went to sleep; a third, Mr. ©. R. Sturgis, (custom house watchman) had or- ders to watch on the wharf. About eleven o'clock the attention of Mr. Sturgis was attracted by a noise, as of something draggmg on the wharf, and he followed in the direction of the sound, when he discovered a shore boat close alongside the wharf, with a man in it abeut shoving off. hailed—* Who's there? Man in the boat return- ed the hail with—‘Is that you, Wenthworth !" “Yee,” replied S, who continued, “ What have you in that boat?” The reply was—“ A passen- ger and his by eR e, who iam to take to Gover- nor’s Island. he individual in the boat, Mr. Sturgis recognized by voice to be Dolliver, East Bosten boatman, and he ordered him at once to throw him the painter, and allow to ex mine the contents of certain bags which he dis- covered lying in the bottom of the boat. This, after considerable Corps by Dolliver, was com- plied with, and the it was again fastened a side the wharf. Dolliver then came ashore 5 liver or he does not know the person who em- loyed him, only that he was to row him and his begsage to Governor ind. The man, on the approach of Mr. Sturgi ade a ey To has not since been seen. Messre. te worth then took ‘ion or the bags in the boat, and locked them in the office. ‘Oa Tuesday fore- noon they were opened, and found to contain em- broidered laces, satins and silks. The bags were four in number. On Tuesday evening five other bags were discovered stowed away in the coal house, These were also taken possession of by the officers, and found to be filled with goods of a similar character to those before seized. The va- Ine of goods thus greegies is about $12,000. They were packed in dirty looking canvas bags The bage and their contents were taken to the custom house, and placed under lock and key, Close watch maintained about the steamer from that time unt Thursday forenoon, when Fletcher Webster, the Surveyor of the port, accompanied by eighteen custom house officers, visited the spection, assisted by of the steamer. Nothing more of a suspicions character was, however, found. | Rogues, and filled our prisons with criminals, and The Steamship Fever in Philadelphia. THE DINNER TO CAPT. MATTHEWS, ETC. Purvavgvruta, January 11, 1851. The whole legisiative wisdom of the State has congregated in our city, in order to participate in the glorification of the arrival of the steamship City of Glasgow. The Governor and Canal Com- missioners are also of the party, and the bouatiful hospitality of our city authorities has furnished them with board and lodging during their stay, besides paying their fare to and from the city. The Philadelphians are wincing under the lash applied by the New York Herald, of this morning, in such lavish outlay, to celebrate the arrival of a British steamship in their waters, when, even with the aid of two English steamers, their enterprize has not not yet succeededed in raising a sufficient subscrip- tion to build two others to complete the line. The members of the Legislature were officially receiv- ed this morning, at Independence Hall, by Mayor Gilpin, who welcomed them ima very neat and prone speech. Mr. Matthias, the Speaker of the Senate, responded, and then, escorted by the Councils, they ‘paid a visitto the Glasgow, and were received Li ie Seer, captain. The object to be attained by this banquet is yet kept in the dark, but there is a shrewd suspicion that the legislators of the commonwealth are to be bribed, through their stomachs, to pass a liberal act, chartering the Steamship Company, orto debar them from chartering any other company for the same purpose During last night, Patrick Carroll, a noted rowdy, of the eer powerful Schuylkill Ranger gang, was captured by the Marshal’s police, and is heid to answer many old offences. There is some sus- icion that he had a hand in the murder of Hora- eith, at his own house, on the Gray’s Ferry road, about a year since. The ilver ware establishment of Conrad, Bard Son, Arch street, below Sixth, was robbed lasi Paro nae te seven and ten o’clock, of $1,500 to $2,000, in silver, principally spoons and forks. Two arret ve been on suspicion. The burglars were disturbed by the entrance of a young man, who was to sleep in the store, and dropped a number of articles in their hasty retreat. BY TELEGRAPH, Puivavecrma, Jan. 11—10 P. M. The banquet to Capt. Mathews passed off delight- fully. About eight hundred persons were seated. A miniature steamship occupied the centre table, which fired « salute of 13 guns, before the company sat down. Meesrs. Buchanan, Peters, British Consul Meredith, and others, were among the guests, Major Gilpin pre- sided, assisted by the Presidents of the Ceuncils, and of various district commissioners, Bishop Potter said grace. The first toast—the health of Capt. Mathews, elici— ted @ speech, returning thanks, The Captain gave as a response, ‘ The prosperity of the commerce of Philadelahia.”” Gov. Johnson was called out by a toast, and made a #peech, ° When the Governor concluded, there were loud cries for Buchanan.’’ This created some disturbance, and Morton McMichael leaped upon the table, and appeal- ed to the company as Philadelphians and gentlemen to preserve order, and allow the preceedings to go on in the regular order. He concluded by a eulogy of Mr. Buchanan, and gave his health as a toast, which was heartily hailed with three cheers. Mr. Buchanan delivered a beautiful speech, speak- ing in glowing terms of the rapid strides of Philadel- phis and Pennsylvania in their career of prosperity. He had anticipations of s more glorious future from the establishing of this as the pioneer of steam lines connecting the old world with the new. Various other speakers followed, and the company did not separate till about ten o'clock. Affairs at the State Capital, OUR ALBANY CORRESPONDENCE. Axuany, Jan. 9, 1851, Hobby-riding Commenced—The Anti-Rent Excite- ment Opened— Leaders of Partus, &c. Hobby-riding and humbug are already mounted by aspirants in the Legislature. It 18 always the case with political demagogues to get astride every poney saddled and equipped for exercise, standing ready for the most dexterous rider. These hobby- horses are always numerous, and are never idle a moment for want of use. Land for everybody is now about being made the popular cry; and Mr. Senator Guinnip, from the Chemung district, bas succeeded in becoming its front rider in the Legis- lature. He introduced a resolution, before the Se- nate was fairly organized, instructing our Senators, and requestiog our representatives in Congress from this State, to endeavor to use all means to ob- tain the passage of an act by Congress, giving one hundre and sixty acres of land to any person who will occupy the same, by the payment of a sum not exceeding four dollars, as the cost jof survey, transfer, Xe. This is the same Senator who, | am informed, mounted the militia hobby, at the last session, and endeavored to abolish the militia o tem of this State. It may not be that the honorable gentleman has any prospective or ulterior object in view; and if he has not, he is the first politican in State who has manifested so much honesty self-denial ‘The anti-rent excitement will soon be revived inthe Senate. This morning, Mr. Babcock laid upon the table a resolution, making inquiry, ané oemanding a prompt reply from Mr. Chatfield, At torney General, how many and what actions have been commenced under the resolutions of the Legis- lature, passed April 6, 1848, against the propriewors of the Manor of Reneselaerwick, kc. The two anti-rent sevators, Carrolland Johnson, objected to its consideratien to-day, and Mr. Babcock very cordially acquiesed in allowing it to lie upon the | table for a day or two. The late decision in rela- tion to the Clark patent in Otsego county, which has created much alarm among the anti renters; eepeciatly as that decision was made by Judge Wright, who was their candidate, and by their influence and votes has been twice elect- | ed tothe Supreme oench. This anti rent faction will be entirely broken up this session, as both par- ties have pally aecertained that it is similar to an edged-tool, which cute two waya—as mauy of the iticians have excellent reason for believing. hese repudiators are also muhtily deceived Gov. Hunt, and they openly declare their di pointment in the course which he has recommen ed in hie message in relotion to settling the diffi- culties berween them and the landlords The answer of the Attorney General, who was also elected by the anti-renters a year sinee, will throw # flocd of light upon this matter; and it is said that the opinions of the high law officer of the State have undergone somewhat of a change since he bas been engaged in examining titles and iavesti- grring the matters which have caused so much ifficulty, so much irritation, made so many dema- caused the death of one public officer. It ig not yet settled by either part iv the House, | who emong the members shall ead olf as political drill officers. On the whig side, there are several striving for the honor—Mr. ©). Allen, of Buffalo, of the Seward order, and Mr. Varnum, of New York, of tue silver kind—and are now laboring for the preeminence. It will not probably be settled the resolutions endorsing President Fillmore and sustaining the compromise shall be introduced, and discussion had thereon. On the other side, it is conceded, it appears, that Mr Elderkin, the late Speaker, shall take the democratic lead. The editorial fraternity heve been highly favor- Pm as Raymond, Speaker, and Mr. —s erk. . Surrnsonian Instrtrution.— The annual meeti ef the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Insti- tution, took place on Wednesday, the Ist instant, and has been continued by adjourement during several days. At the meeting of Tuesday last, Chief Justice Taney was unanimously electe Chancellor of the Institution, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the succession to the cy of the Umited States of Mr. Fillmore, the late Chancellor. During the eittin; of the Board the annual reports of the Secre- tery, the Executive Committee, the Build. | ing Committee, the Treasurer, the Archi- tect, &e., have been presented; which, we learn, exhibit the affairs of the Institution in a highly satisfactory condition. The Regents have chiefly engaged during their iwe last fy in the interesting report of the Secre- tary, Professor Henry, setting h very fully the operations of the Institution during the past, year. The reading was not concluded at the adjou ment of the Board yeaterday. At eome season of greater convenience, we ll endeavour to lay thie Testing decument before our readers. — National gencer, Jan. UW. | Wits: Prize it Near Wo! > Ee 5 One of ior pee raee sioe er ee * prize Fite, came off at Woking, in Sur- rey, on Tuesday last, the 17th December be- tween twe men, named Puddock and Paine, alias the Tipton Slasher, for £100 a side an the championship, in which the latier proved the victor, Puddoek having given what is termed, in sporting phrase, a “ foul blow.” A special train was ordered on the south-western line to convey the party either to Salisbury or Portsmouth, Deaa, on borders of Hants and Wilts, being the spot selected for the fight to come off. The train left London soon after 9 A.M. drawn by two engines, in charge of Mr. Stovin, the general manager of traf- fic on the south-western railway, and accompanied by Mr. Young, the superintendent of the line. and mt, the company’s detective officer. The Hants constabulary were early on the alert, strong parties being concentrated at all the railway ons, With men detached on the hills commanding a view of the line, the chief constable of the county hav- ing iseued orders to the superintendents pre- viously not only to take into custody persons guilty of committing a breach of the peace, but all whom they could secure, with the appearance of respectability, aiding and abetting. The special train reached Bishopstoke station, 74 miles from Lendon, at 1150, where it was learnt that the Wilt- shire constabulary were this time likewise on the look-ou', and that a large party were assembled at the Dean station. Upon this being made known the engines were, without loss of time reversed and the train proceeded on its return to town, stopping, however, three miles on the London side of the Andover-road station where an attempt was made to form the “‘ring”’ but before the siakes could be pitch- ed some of the Hampshire constables coming up and “Ben Caunt” being called upon in the Queen’s name to aid and assist, it was thovght advisable to decamp. The party, therefore, regained their train and proceeded on to Hook-common, on the borders of the Odiham and Basingstoke divisions where they were again pounced upen by police constables 24 and 42 of the Hants constabulary, and compelled to proceed on to the Wincbfield station, where a great many left the train ; but the superintendant of the Odiham division galloping up, the train was again sei in motion, anc prunes led to Woking, in Surrey, where, after a fight which lasted 28 minutes, in which 18 rounds were fought, Puddock had his shoulder struck out of joint; and thus ended this disgusting affair.— lom Paper. Novelties in Foreign Literature. “The Moorland Cottage,” by the author of ‘Mary Barton,” with illustrations by Birkett Foster.—Close observation, delicate perception of character, reliance on truth, never falterin; into conventio astyle clear, straightforward, and felicitous, will win jor this Christmas book a ed and numerous public. It is not like ‘Mary Barton,” a tale of social wrong; it has not the harrowing interest of that book, but it sa io advance in art, and, by its gentle teachings, armonizes fitly with the kindly and serious spirit which lives in the loud mirth of Christmas. “Table Talk;” to which are added **Imagina Conversations of Pope and Swift.” By Leigl Hunt. Leigh Hunt table talks as felicitiously as he does anything. This is the sort of volume you are giad to put in your pocket to charm railway ennui, glad to take up while your wife or is “putting on her thinge,”” or during the quarter of an hour which precedes dinner, at any odd leisure moment. Inshort, you may open it and be pleased; >= ou may read it at as —, te really table talk—grave, gay, critical, anecdotical, stive. “The Fairy Mythology; illesteatiee 7} the Tomance and superstition of various countries. By Thomas Keightley. A new edition, revised and ge ly enlarged work, which has long been prized. ‘ot the least amusing portion of this new issue is the raphical preface, in which Mr. Keightley blows own trumpet with amazing vigor. But if any one should be prejudiced against this work by such self-glorification, he will be wrong; the book i ood book, and will keep its place. “Cheap Literature.”—In accordance with the general demand for cheap beoks, Mr. Colburn has announced the publication of a cheap re-issue of Pepys’ celebrated “Diary end Gorrsspondence " vy Fre monthly volumes, price six shillings bound, the firet of which 1s to appear on the Ist January, 1851 This edition will contain the whole ‘of the passages lately restored from the ‘ginal manuscript, and all the additional notes. Mr. Diskaxii’s Lirg anp Raian or Cuances |. —A new and revised edition of this important work by the late Isauc Disraeli has just been pub- lished, edited, with a preface, by his soa, B. Dige racli, M. P. The appearance ef this new edition at the present moment will doubtless be consider- ed remarkably opportune, for the subjects of which it treats not only attract, but absorb the mind of the nation. Its chapters on “The Genius of the Papacy,” on the “Critical Position of our Earlier Protestant Sovereigns with regard to their Noman Catholic Subjects,” from the consequences of the oath of allegiance and supremacy; on “The study of Polemica! Divinity,” and kindred themes, are, in fact, the history of the events, the thoughts, the passions, and the perplexities of the present agitated epoch The pew novel, ‘Love and Ambition,” by the auther of “Rockingham.”—The announce- ment of a new werk of fiction by the author of “Rocking! will be lly welcomed by every reader of that demghtful novel. The de- sernptive force and truth, the varied incident, the remarkable vigor of narrative, the pure and geuer- us tone of sentiment, and the terse, idiomatic diction, which so strikingly characterised that tale, will have prepared the public to expect much from the future productions ot this gifted author. A perusal of the volumes will abundaatly satisfy the anticipations justly exeited by the earlier pro- duction of the wame pen. la “Love and Ambi- tion”’ we find all the characteristic qualities which formerly charmed in ‘Kockingham,” together with the elements of interesi which, to many read- ers, will perhaps be yet more attractive. “Conversations of Gothe with Eekermann and Serrett "—Translated trom the German by John Oxenford. In two vols. Loudon. This is a delightiul book, superior to Bosweil’s Johnson, inasinuch ar Eckermaun was superior to Boswell, and as Goethe was to the monarch of Boltcourt— | who, however, was one of the genuine heroes of his age; but the homage paid by Eckermann was | far superior to the toadyiem of Boswell, who, in no degree, could understand Johnson's character, | OF appreciate his worth—who saw in him simply a something on which the fashionable world had set | its seal—which good society acknowledged, and | , accordingly, Boswe!l might. Eckermann, | the cow-boy, entertained a reverent admirotion for | Goethe, which grew with his growth, and strength- ened with his strength; to him, Goethe was no idol of fashion—ne lion of the hour—no man | clothed in soft raiment—no reed shaken by the | wind; but a poet, to whom nature had unbared her bosom, and revealed her mysterious lore. ‘The result is, we have the old man eloquent—as | he felt, and lived, and spoke, in the calm evening of hisage. The portrait is a work of love; no careless hand has stained the canvass. To the artist, aswellas to the great sublime he drew, the Work i#a@ memorial twat shall outlive monu- mental brase. “* The Poet Pope’s Correspondence.” —An extra- ordinary, end in every point of view valuable, col lection of letters, illustrative of the life, writings, | and character of the poet Pope, has jast turned un- expectedly up, and has been secured er John Croker for his new edition of the poet's works. The collection consiets of a series of let- ters addreaved by Pope to his coadjutor Broome, of copies of Broome’s replies, and of many original | letters from Fenton, (Pope's other coadjutor | a the Ooreret) aleo addressed to Broome. it | 18 known that Pope and Broome quarrelied; but | when, or what about has never been suffi. ciently understood. Broome, however, has told the story by binding together the whole of their correspondence, with other letters illustrative of | the quarrel. . Thackeray has not disappointed his Nyro public. The “ Kickleburys on the Rhine,” thoug! not to be compared with “ Mrs. Perkins’s Bali,” is & gay and pleasant book, with fifteen of his Michael Angelesque illustrations. That of the German peasant maiden is worth the price of the whole bock—a picture which produces first a shout of Homeric laughter at the irony of the title and the maiden, followed by a feeling of sadness springing vp from such an example of overworked, underfed humanity. The German peasant girls have to toil under burdens which, in Engl only on the more stalwart shoulders $ hence their premature old age and ugliness. The writing of the Kiekleburys is easy, satirical, and humorous, with some of Thackeray’s peculiar notably that of the fond assiduous |nsband og on his exacting wife, ( e is all intel- and rebotied by her with “ Don’t teaze, and when not wanted, * the gentle crea- ture eubsided on the bench by his wife's feet, and was sick in silence.” ** Letters on Man's Nature and Developement, by Hermet Martinesu and Mr. Atkinson.” Fer < boldness of ovtepeaking on subjects ucually gloss. ed over, and for power o philosophic exposition, © this has few equ ‘The marvels of mesmeriem end clairvoyance are stated with unflinching plai: n of no dispute. Mater’ ism is weequivocal ly ne even eloquently avowed- and phrenolegy assumes quite a new aspect from the observations and discoveries here recorded. The printing of the book is not yet completed, but the sheets read excite the most eager curiosity for the remainder, Music, Art, the Drama Abroad. Miss Catharine Hayes will visitthe United States next autumn. Miss Anne Romer will shortly make her début, at the Haymaiket Theatre, in a new burlesque written by the Brothers Brough. Mr. William Sudiow 1s delivering, at Liverpool, the last of his series of lectures on the ‘* Musical Services of the Church of Englaud.” Hammel, the composer, left his two sons a for- tune of nearly £20,000, besides orders, 25 diamond rings, 34 gold snufl-boxes, and 114 magnificent watches. The monument to the memory of Sir R. Peel, at Leeds, will be erected at Park row, near the Court House. It is to be a bronze statue, mounted on a granite pedestal. Mr. Behnes has been engaged to execute the work, at a cost of 1,500 guineas. Handel’s chief d’auvre of * Israel in Egypt,” is to be the opening oratorio at the Christmas Festival of the Collegiate institution, Liverpool. It has been repeatedly given, both this season and the last, at xeter Hall, London, by the Sacred Har- monic Society. Mon. Jullien, the most attractive and knowing of caterers for the amusement of the public, wi give three concerts at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, at the end of the present month, which promiees to astonish the provincials considerably, as the Yankees say; for, in addition to his increased and talented band. he will be accompanied by M’lle Jetty de Trefiz, M. Vivier, and a corps of French drummers, who have created a perfect furore at Drury Lane during the presentautumnal musical season. On the 7th of January,'the ladies were to have the pleasure of dancing to the most popular music of the day, played in a style of piquant excellence, which no one but Jullien and bis famous ar! can possibly attain. Mr. Lumley is augmenting his powerful company at the Italian Opera, Paris, with new recruits. Ivanofl, the well known tenor, although not new to these boards, 18 announced as being engaged, and will shortly make his appearance in © Lucrezia Borgia.” The French singer Duprez and his daugh- ier are also engaged, and will appear im the month of January. e celebrated cantatrice, Madame Barbieri Nini, is likewise engaged, but only for the ensuing season. Madame Stoltz has arrived at Lisbon from Ge- oa, in the man-of- steamer the Don Louis, ia company with several artistes, vocalists, and dancers, who are engaged at the Italian Opera. Amongst the number are the English vocalist, sti!! called M’ile Ciara Novello, alihough it is known she is married to an Italian count; the tenor, Mu- sick, and the two basses, Comege and Rocco. Private letters say that the French cantatrice re- ceived a most splendid reception, and that the most exalted personages in Lisbon preceeded to the place of disembarkation to welcome her. _ Mr. Macready will commence his final perform: ances on the 6th of January, with “William Tell.” He will perform each character but once, and the 8d of February will be his last appearance at the Tiaymarket eatre, on which occasion he will sustain the character of “King Lear’’ for the last time. On dit—that he will take a farewell benefit at either Drury Lane or Her Majesty’s Theatre. Should he do so, most batly he will perform “Macbeth,” and leave the stage for ever. Mr. Vandenhoff has been readi * Julius Cwsar” at the Marylebone Literary and Scientific lustitution, Edward st., Portman-equare, London. Mr. Albert Smith’snew burlesque, in preparation at the Adelphi, is founded on **La Tarentella.” Madame Celeste will sustain the principal cha- racter. G. V. Brooke and Miss H. Faucit have had splendid euccess at the Olympic Theatre, London. Mr. Redwell is getting up the pantomimes for Astley’s and the Marylebone theatres. The cele- be ted Tom Matthews will be the clown at the latter. Mr. Anderson is preparing his pantomime for Drury Lane. It is his own invention. Mr. Hackett, the American comedian, has ap- ared at the Amphitheatre, Liverpool, ag * Sir John Falstaff,” and met with an enthusiastic re- ception r. Copeland, the lessee of the Theatre Royal, Liverpool, has taken the Strand Theatre, and will open at Christmes with an efficient company. Miss Laura Addison has been very successful in Giasgow. She was re-engaged for six nights, and attracted excellent audiences. The Brothers Breugh are writing burlesques for the Haymarket. Mr. Albert Smith has been ments at Brighton, and Mr. the like at Cambnid) “Robert le Diable” 1s performing at Constanti- nople with immense success. Up to the present time, the receipts at the doors have been greater than were ever known. The resurrection scene appears to “rai the Musselman’s ideas of ap- proaching Paradise. The new opera of the “Grand Duchess,” at Ber- lin, has decidedly obtained a success de ogee io tive nearly consecutive performances. Oa the Ist December this pleasing piece was performed twice in one day noon for the distressed families af- pted by Landwehbrs boing called out under arms, and in the evening the doors were crowded two hours before the commencement of the per- formances. Madame Castel/an continues the course of her brilliant performances: ig his entertain- una has been doing The last concert of M. Emily Forques, at Me~ drid, attracted the ite of society. He was com- manded by their Majesties (he Queen Isabella and Chrietm pe in before them and the family, 6 of his fantasias on the “Queen of Cyprus” and “Charles\ L;” afierwarde he played the * Kamillete para la Reyna’? (the Queen's Bouquet.) After several encores he received an audience, in which the most lively satisfaction was evinced by the royal personages, ani the Queen Isabella expressed a hope that she should bear him agein before he left the Spanish capi bag del Reggimen”to,*Don Pasquale” and “La Favorita,” have been played during the pre- gent month at the Lyceo Theatre, Barcelena. Mad’lle de Roissy, and the tenor, Beaucarde, have sung in the principle parts of the first of these works with much taste aod talent. Rovere, the excellent comic basse, filled the part of Serjeant | Suipizio, in supernor style, and subsequently played at of Don Pagquale with equal success. The role of “Norina” was sustained by Medame Giuli, an experienced singer and talented actress. Beau- carde was successful in the part of Ernesto. The barvione Gassier, who possesses a sweet and sono- tous voier, made his début in the part of the Doc- tor Malatesta, and fully succeeded. Musicat Ixteenationat. Coryvriaut.—M. Ba- cher, of Vienna, has arrived in Paris to conclude his great project of an international treaty for the mutual protection of artistical and literary property between France and Austria. THEATRICALS AT WINDSOR CASTLE. The (Queen gave, on the evening of Dec. second of ie representati ceetle, the performance taking place in a tempo- - theatre erected in the Kubens room. geht o'clock her Majesty and Prince Albert, their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, the Princess Alice, and the Princess Helena, were conducted by the ladies and gentlemen of their suite in waiting to the theatre. Her Majerty and his Royal Higness —} _ CENTS, PRICE TWO at the Conservatoire of Brussels. A new concerto, by Beriot, was executed a ’wmisson by three of his pypils, with such a unity of correctness, accentua- tion of the bow, elegance and skill, that a persom closing his eyes would imagine that he only heard one violin of enormous tone. Emile Prudent is iving concerts in the provinces. On Christmas is year @ new mass in music will be performed at the church of St Thomes d’Aquin, composed by the organist of that parish, M. Joseph Frank, Jun. Mario, it is said, returns to us on concluding his en- gagement (whieh is limited) at St. Petersburg, and will reappear at the Italian Opera. Theatrical. , Boweny 'Tivarne,—Hamblin and bis talented coad- Jutor, Mr. Steven: ¢ managing the Bowery theatre with such great taet and talent, that it has now earned for itvelt the greatest dramatic fame. To-mor- row evening & Rrogramme of the most attractive cha- racter is offered for the amusement ot the visiters of this prosperous establishment, A new lay, entitled th dent of Morlaix,or the Patient Heart.” will be presented, with a splendid cast. Mr. Tilto: tain the character of the Count d'Auvergne, and Mr. J. R. Beott that of Rugene Lacaille, the student; with Miss C. Wemyss as Hortense d’Auvergne, This piece will be no less successful than those produced since were necompanied by the Dutchess of Kent, anda distinguished circle. A velect party were hon- ored with invitations to witness the draj ic en. tertainment. Her Majesty's servants performed by command) a dramatic prece, by the Right jonorable Richard Brinsley Sheridan, entitled “<The Critic; or, a Tragedy Reh the characters being represented by Messrs. F. Vinit 4 Cooper, Barttey, C. Mathews, De Courey, C. Mel- ville, ¢é Horn, Honner, Granby, May on Clark, Harley, F. Mathews, Simmonds, F. Cooke, Har: court, Burt, and Mrs. F. Mathews, Mre, Macna- mara, Mies M. Keeley, and Miss Robertson. After which, a farce, in one act, by Bayle Bernard, Eeq., entitled * The Practical Man,” was performed: the characters by Mesers. C. Mathews, F. Cooke, Granby, Bart, De Courcy, Honner, Simmonde, and acne and Miss Burbidge. The rector was Mr. Charles Kean; the assistant di- rector, Mr. George Lilia, The theatre was arran- pede and the scenery painted by Mr. Thomas irieve S PARIS MUSICAL CHIT-CHAT. «La Dame de Pique” (the Queen of Spades), Ls Messrs. Seribe and Halevy, will be very shortly produced A compoeer very little known, except from some attempts at the Opera Comique, has brought out a very succeseful little piece at the theatre of Versailles, entitled ** Le Maestro,” the author being M. Luce. A grand musical festival takes place et Lille, lasting three days, commencing on the Set of January. M. Paul Dorval, professor of singing, ther of the Art de la Pronunciation” has j n united in ma. trimony to Madile Valentino, daughter of the well known chef derchetre. The Philharmonic Socie of Porie, which bas t entered ite twenty-sixt! year since its institution, ge ve its firet monthly con cert on the Ist instant, which waa attended by 2,000 pereens, A musics! wonder of an extraordinary prete Wes remorked at the die pibucion of prizes the commencement of the season, if we may judge from the tact of the managerial chair. Hiss Hittert will sing one of her popular songs; and the amusemente will termin: ith the nautical drama ot“ Ben the Boatswain,” with a splendid cast of characters. Broapway TueatRy.—Marshall, the enterprising inde@ptigable manager of the Broadway will produce, morrow evening, the splendid spectacle of * Faustus. Whodoes not remember this gor:eous production, w! it was brought out with such éclat in this country? Who does not remember the delight with which every tongue dwelt upon its magical and romantic scenes— its astonishing tricks—its wild and imaginative inci- Who does not recollect how heyy bo ocou- pied the public imagination—how it filled publie ear—how it fascinated the public taste—how the news- papers used to dwell, in whole columns, day after day, upon its mysteries, its gorgeousness. and amazing art fices! Who does not remember these things? And tter weeks of have who will not be gratified to learn th: leborious industry—after a whoie cor, Mf artists been burily engaged in their various after severe! thousand dollars have been e: a liberal hand and a judicious taste, this is to be brought out again, in all its pristine the Broadway thestre, on Monday evening’ not go to see it? Who will stay Nick is showing himself off so witchingly at the Broadway’ gery, at ‘ho will home while Old pepe and 60 be- Who will not gather up his family, and take them all to see the “¥austus” that ured to be the delight of bis earlier days, the theme of his juvenile admiration, the subject of his never-tiring bed wires = ‘They tell us that Mr. Marshall has takem ains to bring out “ ¥austus” in a style of splendor eyond all parallel, and surpaseing all imaginatien— and we are sure that, famous as it used to be, it will create a sensation this time, deep and indelible, crowa- ing the Broadway every night with delighted audi- ence. Buxron's Teatne,—To-morrow evening is set apart for the benefit of Mr. Jordan, a very excellent come- Gian and great favorite. The pieces selected are the new drama of * David Copperfield" which embracesin its cast nearly all the celebrated corps dramatique ot thie famous'Thespion temple. Those who have seen thispieoe, ae produced at the Chambers street theatre, have been delighted, and when it is considered that Mr. Jord who bas to long contributed to the pleasure am amurement cf Burton's patrous, is to have the oe ceeds of the night for his own individual benefit, itis er. Miss be Mrs. Holman will sing. and the amusem termi: with the farce of * P. P., or the Ma Tiger.’ We hope to see the theatre crowded. Nariowat Toeatne.— Purdy offers a fine programme for to-morrow evenii mence with the the Beast,” with several of the leading membersot company in the principal characters, At the cone! sion of this piece the new musical burlesque, titled the “Frolic of the Fairies,” will follow. The scenery and other matters belonging: to this piece are taid to be on a splendid scale, and the most talented members are to appear in it, in order to give the ut- most effect to its production. The entertainments will conclude with the excellent pantomime ot the “Golden Axe.” There is great variety inthis enter- tainmeat; [and when it is considered that the price of ‘admission is #0 lowas twenty-five cents to the boxes. it is no wonder that this popular establishment should be crowded every night. Bnoven. Tueatae.—This establishment is well—the house is well patronised, and the audiences retire ~~ with the character of the enter- tainment jrougham's version of “ David Copper- field” is considered « very clever production, and « if it were ey all that is reported of it, the artist's he bas engaged are every way ‘ya of making any pro- duction pleasing, by their inimitable comic talent. The cast embra —— 7, and po doubt the hou \ Barre, tft ear ina Pas de Deux with Mr. Smith. Th foliewed by the farce of the Wild Indian,” and the amusements will close with the musical extravaganza y Lind.” This i 1 the strength of the A Dill of great attraction is of- tertainiment, at this sucecasfal in the afternoon the ex- with all the best andgin the eveni: the beautiful drama of the rate’s Daughter.’ wit Miss Chapman and C.W Clerke, both famous for their great dramatic celebrity. Jone & Co.'s Cinews.—A_ great equestrian and gymnastic fei A Ubeatre for the i masquerade entree, and M rier of St. 'Petersburgh, on seven horses. The ma- uagement have in preparation a great equestrian and soological pageant. which, it it sald, will surpass any thing of the hind ever produced in America, Panonasa or THe Pi.cam’s Paoone full and delighted audiences. There tb Vie and profitable way to spend a vieit this painting. Brorran: Hast.— The Panorama of New Engiend is ‘& work of great artistic merit, and is deservedly draw- ing numbers to eee it riety of attractive announced at the including e grand Tournaiare as the cou- Batti rn’s Commonsoas are the most beautiful speoi- mens @! the fine arte we have everseen. A visit to the house corner of Thirteenth street and Broadway, will well repay the trouble of going there. Me. Joseen Duns. one of the astachés of the National theatre. and brother to the celebrated comedian called that Ravcal Jack. will take a benefit on Friday next. Mr J. Dunn and Mr. T. D. Rice hare volunteered om Ube occasion. Police intel tor Feigning ta be J in In rot certificates, purporting to be mgned pebire merchants. all of them. doubtless Me wee soon brought to forgeries proved that he could hear very acutely, and speak as fluently as an orator. Cherge of Bigamy —A complaint was yorterday pre- ferred betere Justice Osborne against a German hair- drv sor. by the name ot Louis Baar, o otherwise onlied Berry, om ® charge of bigamy, in marrying ® young German woman, by the same of Ernestine Spieser om the Gb N ber, notwithetanding his first wite was til unsel for the prisoner admitted the legality wife ; but the second marriage, was merely the housekeeper inte this Mies Spiseor testified that she was not only aetedas housekeeper to him. However, to rebut this evidence, the Rev. Mr Vorresch, residing at No 180 Orchard street, was sub: ponwd before the magistrate, who testified ‘hat he married the prisoner to Mi jleser on the ¢th of No- vember leet, the prisoner at i at the time that he wasaaingle map. This evidence ted to be com. clusive, and the magistrate ordered risoner to find bail [to anewer the charge, in default of which he wae committed to Charge of 4 Larceny —A man called Matthew Tosey was arresied yesterday, by officer MeManus hav. ing in his na (uantity of sewing thread, ued at $50. from the premines of Lombard and B: triek. No 67 Cedar street. The scoured was fully com- mitted to prison for trial. Detection or Extensive Foroxrits at Cun- cINNATI —A very bold attempt was made last week to swindle the gh of Taylor & Cassily, of this city, by means of forged notes, sent on by some unkown person or persons, from New Yerk city. Mr. Cassi! ng ne frm meee or shrecet the ce, last week, the following letter :— peabetrec ine New Yon, Deo 24, 1850, B. Casey, Beq., Cincinnati-Sir: Our mutual friends, Mesers H & Co. inform us that you have facilities ot business paper in our elt; ‘etherefore 'd you the enclosed A Ko. 1 ‘olen, having abcut three months average to ron—whichtif your Bank will discount without a city Endoreer. you m Offer them, if not we want them at the very terms you cas make for us im- diately, and remit the nett proceeds by sight draft ‘ork (leas the usual commissions, &e ,) trust- dest for ourinterest, We have of to the era interest. to p not likely to ‘with any influence egainst them or be ated immediate attemvion. fervante, + & Oo., Broad et Enclosed were notes drawn by M Maltby & Go., Kennett, MeKee & Co. & Nixon, of city, and endorse: Stanton \ Dav id Water, Miller 5 New York, amo jo $4,70210 Mr agreed for the negotiation of the above notes, bat rot having heara from his friends, Messrs. W. T. &Co, P| supposing lt was not right, called upon the drawers, aed found them to be forgeries. Cline crmnatt Enguner, Jan 6.