The New York Herald Newspaper, February 24, 1851, Page 1

a tear = WHOLE NO. 6099. SS aw EN Fi Eu D AV A MORNING EDITION----MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1851. « : _ PRICE TWO CENTS. DOUBLE SHEET. THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES, Interesting Intelligence from Havana, @UR CUBA CORRESPONDENCE. The Ohio, arrived on Saturday, brought us files of the Furo Industrial de la Habana, and the Dia_ «to de la Habana, to the 17th inst.; also our corres. pondence to that date. Owing to the length of the zeport of the great National Festival, we are com- pelied to omit several of our letters. We give two and a translation from the Diario. We publised syesterday the leading items of news of the island. Havana, Feb. 2, 1851. rhe Editor of La Cronica—The Umted States Ship Albany and her Offcers—Their Visits and En- tertaenments—The Conde de Penalver’s Fete— The Captain General's Dinner to Commander Platt and other Americams—Divine Service on board the Albany, §c. This evening there is to be a magnificent dinner ‘party given, in teken of respect, to Signor San ‘Martin, the editor of the Cronica, published in New York. Itiato take place at Count Santovenia’s coun- rtry residence, and will be a very interesting affair. Tnvitations have been extended to all of the most distinguished gentlemen of Havana, and to several @trangers from the United States, who are treated ‘with the greatest attention and respect by the edu- cated classes here. The United States ship Albany arrived here on che nineteenth of last month. She left Boston on whe fourth of last December, and has touched at St. “Thomas, Santa Cruz, Ponce, (Porto Rico,) the gity of San Domingo, Aux Cayes. She sailed from this port, on Monday, to Cape Haytien, on the -north side ef San Domingo, where she will remain for a few days for the purpose of investigating the ~nature of a difficulty said to have occurred between the authorities there and an American merchant brig. Her destination after that will be to the Gulf of Mexico and the coast of Yucatan, touching em route at St. Jago de Cuba, on the south side of ‘the island. In April next, according to present an- ticipations, she will be at Pensacola. I give youa diet of her officers, who are, in the highest sense, as gallant a body of gentlemen as can be found ia our waval service. The commander is deservedly po- gular, and commends himself everywhere by his ‘urbanity ef manners and his superior intelligence:— OFFICERS OF THE ALBANY. Commander—Charies T. Platt. Lieutepants—William Ro; ‘aylor, Charlos Hun- ‘Cer, Stephen D. Trenchard, Van ser Morg: Pureer—Dangerfield Fauntleroy. 8 Daniel C. McLeod. acilog Master—A.K. Hughes. Pi stant Burgeon—Henry C. Mayo. Firet Lieutenant of Marines—Kdward Lloyd West. plain— Charles H. Platt. Midshipmen—John K. Wilson, Charles Gray james P. Foster, Hoary McThorne. hen Fosdick. Dawson. , after the vessel arrived, Command- er Platt, Lieut. Taylor, Dr. McLeod, and Mr. #auntleroy, called on the Captain General of Cuba. ‘They were dressed in full uniform, and the visit swes an official one; but they were received with She utmost hospitality, and were delighted with eheir brief but agreeable intercourse. On Tuesaday, hey were invited tothe grand ball given by the Conde de Penalver, succeeding to the brilliant fete champetre given by the Condé de Fernandina, in ‘December fast; but, by some accident on the part .of the acting consul, they did not receive their in- vitations, and were not present at that splendid festivity—one of the most elegant entertaiaments ever known on the island. “Whe Conde de Penalver is one of the richest sugar planters in Cuba, and lives in a style of princely magnificence. His annual income amounts, it is estimated, at about two hundred thousand dollars, and with such wealth, he is able to draw around ‘im the most brilliant society of Havana, while his love of art, literature, science, and his accom- pliehments, hold him in a most exalted position, in- dependent > a position to which he is accredit- tT cers of the Albany visited the opera while here, and were highly deligh'ed with the “entertainment furnished by the oxcelleat company, provid the liberal enterprise of ye arti. On We ay, Commander Piatt, Major Hob- Die, (the Assistant Postmaster General, w! 0 is here sotione | arrangement with the Cuban autho- rities,) Mr. Moreland, acting consul, dined with the Uaptain General, who received our co menin that style of elegance, and with that a1 of deportment and warmth of hospitality, whic! rticularly distinguish him. Oa the following jaturday, the officers on board the Albany had @ delightful dancing party. Ali the American ladies in Havana were invited, and the entertainment was very much exjoyed| Commander Piatt and Mrs. J. G. Bennett, of your city, led off the firat -quadrille, which commenced one of the gayest fea- tvities I have ever witnessed on shipboard. The next day, | attended divine service on board the Albany. The Kev. Mr. Platt, the son of the cap- % who is seeking a Southern climate for his ‘health, officiated on this very impresssive and ia- occasion. lis discourse was one marked Dy sound discrimination and intelligence. Me isa young man finely ‘ucated, and of very great pro- mise asa theolog, ' writer and speaker. ‘The growing int. .cst taken in our navy induced me to examine the state of the Albany, and I was highly interested in the reeults of my observations an¢ inquiries. The ship wasin the most admirable order. The cleanliness and neatness, in every de- nt of the yor. =e oe eee of our na- 1; and I noticed with still increasin; gad: the eateasing evidences of discipline whic met my scrutiny. The crew is aa excellent one, and, under the new regulations, but few delin- ents add to the cares andanxieties of the officers. he arrival of this vessel here has been quite an the citizens of Havana have expressed hing appertaining The harmony existing between the and the officers, and the popularity of the commander, were well calculated to arouse the most agreeable emetions of every American citi- zen Who takes a pleasure in our national institu: tions. Havana, Feb. 7, 1851 Banquat tw honor of Signor San Martin —Opinrons— Commom tie between Cuba and the United States —Creoles and Spaniards— The true policy of Spain cial Extennom— aration and Repre- sentatrvon— Mr. Bennett's Departure--Return of the Governor-General from Matanzas. You will receive by this mail, in the Diario, saccount of the banquet the insane attempt of Lopez, or the excited zeal | Diago, and D. Jose Antonio Trigoyen, worthy represen- and imperfect political knowledge or experience of | jy, rived the nobility and of the the Cronica have heretofore permitted it to ex- Imbit. Senor San Martin is an able man; and let us hope he will be wisely conservative, and under- stand his mission. Perhaps there is no more interesting question outeide of the territory of the United States, just at this moment, than thet which embraces im its bearing the destinies of this island, taitely but truly termed the “gem of the Antilles.” Indeed, the proximity of Cuba to the United States; the recent quasi agitation of a great question bearing equally upon the interests of both countries; (that the absorption of Cuba into the American Union,) the common tie of interests, as yet but feebly felt, but destined to be more clearly under- pros all combine to centre y this island an interest as instructive as it is ex fn Thold in my possession facts developed and un- developed, that illustrate all three of the main points named above. Er ally upon the last it of a common tie interests, as yet feebly It, but destined to be more clearly understood, it shall be my province, in the series of letters am about to sa to you, to amplify, and to throw a raced Seale it. ee F ; it will be necessary to give the American e through the’columns of the universally read ‘Hera + . such an insight into the political, industrial and so- cial condition of this island, as will prepare them for @ distinct appreciation of the interests of Cuba; and the true interests of Cube are the interests of the United States. Agitated by exaggerated re- ports, and entirely at sea, withouta chart, as re- spects the trath lying at the bottom of all the Cu- ban excitement, the public will be astonished at the revelations about to be made to them, and Americans and Cubans will both be better abie than they now are, to proceed understandingly ia the action in the premises. Recent events denote the existence of griev- ances on the part of the people of this island, call- ing for redress. What are they? The want of all colonies—ever felt, and whenever refused always engendenng a spirit of revolution—the want of a unton of taxation and representation. This sub- i will be treated more at large in a succeeding tter. The planters of Cuba are natives, creoles, who intermarry, and thus generally perpetuate their “property in possession of their own class. The cone principally in the hands of Spaniards, called here Catalans, bringing with them, from a more bracing climate, more businees energy than is possessed by those nutive to the island. As the active businees men of our Southern States are trom the Northern ones, while the planters are usually natives of the Sourthern, and less enterprising in disposition. These Catalans usually return to old Spain, and live there upon the fortunes acquired here. Knowing these facts, you will the more easily comprehend the force of much of what I shall have to say hereafter. Who teel the want of reforms? What mterest would be most Sreratiy affected by them? When we say the agricultural, we in general terms em- brace reply ; but we shall soon gather a more therough understanding of the subject in the reply ee aie me to the ‘reat question—how are the grievances to be remedied ? The Lopez expedition was, for many reasons, an ill-advised affair. The evils in society, (and there are evils in all societies,) can never be entirely removed by changes in social and political laws.— The rash, who would reform by sudden, violent means, expect such a consummation of perfection as the reward of a good end, justifies the use of bad means. But as no such complete radical result can follow, it often occurs that itis notworth | ment at finding m: ace ofa | ofsuchan aereratly as thi while to violate laws and disturb the people intutile attempts—in chasing an idea. The evils existing in society may be ameliorated in their social and political aspects ; and there are relative degrees of a existing in societies, some being blessed with a much more favorable organization than others, in some ee of policy, if not in all. ‘in and the United States are fair exam- ples of difference in policies; and the results of their bes are clear to every intelligent obser- ver. For practical pu: adapted to the wants of the reanes ma et least, the cure is to be sought in a judicious developement, and by giving a proper direction to the resources of the country—its agriculture. In no other way can this be done, because with this interest lies the wealth; in ite hands is the power, and no measures opposed by the Creole planters can permanently succeed.-- Seeat boae i terest of this island isthe planting interest. No vio- lent measures as the may tisk the loss of their wealth, will be opted by the agriculturalists. Paradoxicel though it may seem, they are the re- formers and the conservatives of Cuba. ‘Ine deve- lopement of their interest and extension of their wealth-getting means will, by the very nature of things (as will be clearly shown in the course of these letters) make them reformers. That same wealth and its preservation forces them to be con- servative. The effect that the political management of the country by old Spain, may have upon that proper- ty, shall determine the question of the extsence of quiet or disturbance. 1: will behoove Spain, at this juncture, to remember that if the spout of teakettle be left open, the vessel is safe, but if stopped by force, the lid will be blown off, Cuba is that lid. Itis apropos of this comparison that we recall the historical fact that to a similar move- ment of the teakettle under the eye of the obser- vant Merquis of Worcester, we owe the discovery of that pewer of steam, which, in ita revolution- izing progress, must arouse even Catalan slumber from ite deep re; . Ao whatie ite that in the very nature of things must make the Cuban planters reformers’? [t is notalone the great want before named, but also the same spirit of commerce, that underlies the nations, that vivifies, giving the life of all their action. A liberal commercial pony & will do more for a nation, (and many Cubansare becoming wise enough to perceive it,) than aught else, save a rich soil and abundant labor. Cuba possesses theee ogricultural means to a degree that, properly aided, defies competition in her own great staple She needs, with i's various channels and adjane aliberal commercial policy. With it, the develo, ment of her resources, and the extent of her wealth and importence, may realize the —_ pictares yet drawn of the “gem of the Anti Betore writing my next, | shall have completed the statistical memoranda, by means of which will be illustrated much that is herein shadowed forth, and that is to be hereafter expressed. ‘ In closing this letter, however, I will, without deley, put you in possession of a fact which will enable the travelling American public to save an | expense now incurred by thousands, under a mis- apprehension. Thoee passengers who visit Havana in transit--that is to eay, who, on their way by the California steamers to Chagres, New Orleans, or eleewhere, make no enger stay in this city, than during the detention of t two or three days) do not require passports 10 order to goon shore. A permit is granted them, for which one dollar is charged. This gives the pri- vilege, and is granted when they have no passports, as readily as when they have. Those who woul remain in Cuba after the departure of the vessel on which they arrive must have a ops Mr. Bennett and lady sailed for New Orleans in the Falcon, on the 4th instant, and must carry with them a vivid impression of Cuban hospitali- extended to Am 8. The Governot eral hee just returned from his visit to Matanzas. It 18 said that he hae raised the sentence of extradition that was passed some citizens of that place for their parti in the affair of Lopez, and they are now w to ret to their Romes tion berty ast, to Senor San Martin, editor of the Cromica. It was a superb affalr; and the one hundred and wenty-five guests who contributed to the destruc- tion of the delicacies prepared by the Dominica es- ablishment, will, doubtless, be unanimous in their sentiments upon that point. The editor of the Herald was there, an honored guest, and, doubtless, enjoyed the magnificence of the gettiag up of a dinner, laid out above the marble floors of the low et story of the fine villa at (erro, and a dessert of ‘an endless variety of confections, spread upon the mmshogany in the ficor above, whereto all adjourned alter dinner was caten below. But I much incline 10 the belief, that the shtewd observation of the American editor must have detected something be- hind the confectionary, and the exquisite wines that , raced the hoard, and, perhaps, often filled mouths “hat would have rather been employed in the ex- greseion of sentiments leas safely spoken than felt. If he did, I suppose we shall learn of his knowledge through the columns of the Herald. Meantime [ dave something to say of my own, which I hope will be acceptable; @ trust that Senor San Martin will now return to New York with « Jearer perception of the duties of his mission, thea more hereafter BON. The Grand Banquet to Senor Don Martin, | at Cu: (From the Diario de la Habana.) The arrival of &r. D. Antonio X io Martin at Havana, har suggerted to hia friends admirers tho Propriety of ferting the general whi t his energetic dete jotiem Martin. in the Cronica, approbation—a jurt reward to the character and talents of the writer who knows our adhesion to the ideas, of pan he constituted himsel! the wil All classes of society to witness the brillian. e vessel here—(usually | beginning of a far-seeing wiee policy, xg Peo | and honesty. stration is not made tice, in order to the respect we sudden increase of th interrupted hia voice for some seconds. But, the aims, sustained by the noble sent tasives of rohants of Cubs. of soctety, which formed the ma- jontt , all men distinguished by their position intelligence were also represented by some membe: foreigners of all jons also were invited to this n th Site. To t pated & fow words, wx ides of the character of this magnificent reunion, we need o1 way that the two ordinary Alcades of Havana peecaan over the festival, to which high position they had been yal the nimous gal orpamented with great taste by beautiful gerlands of flowers, the oolors of which were rendered stronger by terrents of light. Inthe meantime another table, rich and brilliant than the firet, displayed dessert. The viands and wives were well chosen, end reflected credit ou the know- e of Br. Corte, owner ef the celebrated Domi- nit The excellent musical bandof the regiment of Gallicia played, during the repast, the most beautiful airs, sae nothing was wanting to render this festive complete. The tone of the /ée was frank and friendly, but fall ef digni dwell ted to the circametance. The toasts, jubmitted to the commit- greatest marks of enthusi- ve them below ‘The Spanish nation iu both hemispheres- by Sr. D. Manuel Pedrose, first Aloade. Her Majesty the Queen of Spain—by Br. D. Franolsoo Vargas. second Alcade. Island of Cuba—by Br. D. Jose Antonio Tri- sozen ‘he Governor and Captain General—by Sr. Conde de Concnen. Br. D. Antonio X de Ban Marti: New York. This toast, which e the audience, was proposed by Br. J in the following m As grand, as landbale, as glorious, as perilous, as the mission of the soldier detending with his arms the rights ot bis country, is the mission of the public writer who sustains and defends them with his pen. Both perfectly understanding their sacred missions, are worthy of the praise and gratitude of their fellow citizens. Sr. Sam Martin has well med his duty in conducting the nones called La York, as is proved by this numerous niards of both hemispheres, Com fir here fest that the cause he has sustained with such great valor and effect is also our cause, our principles, our ideas; and we owe him eternal gratitude for having made himself the echo of our thoughts. Let us, then, drink to the able writer, 8r. San Martin, and to his paper, Le Cronica, ot New York. At the end of thie b and toasted by all prese: satisfaction, and with ) Sr.8an Martin turned towards the President, at the right of whom he was placed, and asked permission to reply to the toast just delivered by Br. Just. Sr. San Martin was ready to speak when the musieal band played a national air, which obliged the orator tosit down. At the end of the music, Sr. Sam Martin, extremely dis- turbed amd with s voice agitated by the visible and natural emotion caused by such a complimentary act, epoke in the following terms:— Gentlemen—A toast drank in honor ot S172 andonsuch an ococasion, is always s subject greatest fear, to » man who i reply to it, though he may be acoustomed to speak in public but, en similar occasions, the heart of « simple man, who hasnever rted from the habits of private life, his head at complete liberty. The hom I count among the nquet, know the warmth a iment with which I have drank for the names and objects which have been Ban. It is not # peculiarity of myself «! it neral sentiment ot ay fellow citizens —of our fellow citizens. It is the eentiments of loyalty, and loyalty has always been one of the attributes of the genius of our country. Ii is @ sentiments for yh no other na- tion fa the world is our equal—not b mountainerrs, 60 celebrated for thi my friends are ignorant that those mn to most | mo sre also mi: ds do not, per! tl -of an audience comprir- ing the richest representatives of wealth, knowledge, I know, gentiemen, that this demon- io honor of any man. What is required is to personify » principle of truth and jus- more durable than ai pie Are. all directed towards the respect due a" and pstrictinm. (Great applause.) Br. Just, (ooking at thet a, has alludea to my conduct as a writer. gentlemen, T have only accomplished a rimpl. luty which rome of oe seme of our countrymen, would have fille it [ was want- ing. on fo covnsel, the hegreatin. | eesrantly recekved tro a pete SES eet tee. | eed ee Geen etree sea ve Roe ‘may mis- | ties and attentions, such as have not been usually | BOW are to be | ainst | Dail in reepect to the late Saint Davide riot, is Let ua hope this is the | Assizes in April | lent and rude; but tl that fer them, all kinds may be, was always respectabie wi the generous sentiments of patriotism. of such an audsenc loyalty.” Yes, from the mouth ofa child and a wom: toarts were aleo 4: sion. The basis of this duty was eo seared that it was approved in the country where I write, and the prose of which I am « representative. {the most 6 of the press re) od I had made against what appeared, ar to me, defects of the country, an: rguments and my words excessively vio- y lared. my ol ot I n proceeding from ‘The presence nd my inbability on such ai taken me y already celebrate pression of all’ our “The Qu ntlem anions in an expedition, during the late war, the fol- lowing words :—"Go. boys! let us go; the Queen iss ?+ “The Queen.” A the brief address of Sr. San Martin. lown, evidently excited. K reighp on the army. -by 8c. D. Jacinto Gon- tales 1. . Natio agriculture, industry a oommeroe by Bre D. Ignacio Crespo y Por de Le: ‘Then the gueste retired whioh the dee- wert table was spread, ai best cordislity end mirth continued to reign. Some spontaneous and al with general enthusisem, in honor of Her Majesty the Queen, and the Spaniards in both hemispheres Of them wero reosived Intelligenée frem the West Indies. OUR JAMAICA CORRESPONDENCE. Kineston, Ja., Feb. M—6 P. M. The Legislature—Owr Financial Position—Sym- pathy in Barbados, §¢., §c. Since [ wrote you last by the Crescent City, very little, if anything at all, has occurred. Our island Legislature assembled ow the day the Crescent City left; and up to the moment that I now write, ao, thing of consequence has taken place. I am happy to sey that there is a general inclination ex, isting to place our finances on a proper footing, and a committee has been appointed from the House on the subject. It will perhaps startle some of the readers of the Herald to jeam that this little Tae = owes no lees a sum than six hundred an cighty thousand pounds; and this feaormcus sum ts to be met by further taxa- tion. How, or, rather, by whom, it is to be borne I don't knew. Already we are heavily taxed, and can ili aflord to bear present burthens, much less such an additional load as will be imposed upoa us to provide for the amount named. However, we muat, | suppose, “ grunt and bear it.” in order to facilitate the public business of the country, the ws have made alterations in the time of sitting. The priccipal business days hursdays and Fridays, and the other days of the week are to be devoted to com- mittee business. ‘The number of persons now arrested and held to twenty-five, and five others are in custody. There will be plenty of work for the law officers at our The Cherokee arrived here to-day, and will leave at day light to-morrow morning. The cholera hes not quite left the isiand, and IT ain sorry to say that it has reappeared in one or two of the parishes in which it had subsided or disap- peared. You willbe glad to learn of the sympa- THE UNION. Grand Celebration, on Saturday, of the One Hundred and Nineteenth Anniversary, WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. THE MILITARY AND CIVIC PROCESSIONS, Oration of the Hon. Henry 8. Foote, of Mississippi, at Niblo’s Garden. THE DINNER IN THE SALOON. Splendid Speech of Hon, Edward Everett, of Massachusetts, The Union Letters of the President, Daniel ‘Webster, Henry Clay, Daniel 5S. Diekin- son, Lewis Cass, James Buchanan, and others, ILLUMINATION OF THE CITY HALL, &e. we. oe. On Saturday laet was celebrated in New York, for the first time in half a century, the ever to be re- membered birthday of George Washington, the Father of his Country, the victor of the revolution, and the bright example of all future patriots. The celebration was worthy of the mighty dead— worthy of this Empire City—worthy of the United States. The day, which was overcast in the morn- ing, turned out gloriously fine, and man and nature rejoiced together in honor of the immortal hero, whoee remains sleep in Mount Vernon. As if to anticipate the auspicious day, at 12 o’clock, on Fri- day night, the roar of artillery was heard in the Park amidst a torrent of rain; and the flash of the red artillery against the dark sky, and the while curling clouds of smoke, had a singularly fine ef- ‘ect. At sunrise, a salute wes fired from the Bat- tery, by the Veteran Corps of 76, and also one at noon, from the same place, by a volunteer detach- ment from Col. Yates’ regiment of light artillery. THE APPEARANCE OF THE CITY, AND GENERAL REJOICINGS. At7 o’clock in the morning, at meredian, and at delivered by Hon. David E. Wheeler. Grand Marshal in Saturday's procession, celebrated ite own enniversary, after the review, at Military Hall. Colonel FE. Jessup, Jr., was the orator of the occasion, and delivered an eulogy upon Washing- ton, in an impressive and eloquent style. After the addresses of Colonel Jessup, the company sat dewn to a sumptuous dinner The concourse of people in the streets was im- mense, especially those st eets through which the procession passed. The roofs, the balconies, and the windows of the houses, as well as the side- walks, were crowded with humen beings, took a lively interest in the proceedings. HE APPEARANCE OF THE CITY MALL AND THE FIREWORKS. In the evening the City Hall was illuminated the great and good maa, in honor of whose birth the day was celebrated, was displayed from the balcony. Transparencies of several of the battles fought during the revolutionary war, were also placed at the top of the Hall, and rockets at inter- vals were set off. The transparency of Washing- parency, containing the words, ‘‘ Born Feb. 22d, 1732;”" on either side were transparencies of the Spirit-stirring names, Lexington, Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Saratoga; on the west side of the building were the words Camden, Monmouth, Brandywine; on the east side were Ticonderoga, Yorktown, White Plains. most brilliant appearance, every window was illu- minated, and a band played several in excellent style. the Park to witness the scene. The fireworks, City, gave great satisfaction to the people. The whole effect was splendid, joyous, and exhilarat ing. another locality of the city. THE CEREMONIES AT NIBLO’S THEATRE. At two o’clock the Union Safety Committee con- ducted the Hon. Mr. Foote to Niblo’s theatre, where there was a crowded assemb'age waiting to hear the oration, monies The theatre was filled from the ceiling to the foot-lights, with military, clergy, ladies and citizens. Many of the most distinguished strangers in the city were present. Mr. Francis Griffin was the President on the occasion. The venerable Dr. Spring, the senior clergyman of the sunset, the bells of the churches rang a merry peal to freedom and Washington. From the shipping in both the rivers, that wash our island city, there was a magnificent display of flags in honor of the day. From the ferry beats, from the hotels, from all the public buildings, whe- ther municipal, State, or federal, floated the na- tional standard proudly to the breeze. From the Broadway Theatre and Barnum’s Museum extend- ed across the street a gorgeous array of flags. In- deed the whole of Broadway presented a spectacle of magnificence, which, owing to the clearness of the day, was shown off to great advantage. The places of business were all closed from eleven o'clock, and everything wore the appear- ance of anational holiday. The Park was filled with spi Ptators from un early hour, in anticipation of the coming pageant. TRE PROCESSION. At ten minutes past twelve o’clock the procession began to move through the Park from the east gate, under the direction of General Henry Storms, the Grand Marshal of the day. We have rarely seen ® procession so punctual or so well arranged. All was order and decorum. The procession was di- vided into six divisions, with each of which were splendid bands discoursing most excellent mu The different divisions were distinguished by a wh banner, bearing the proper number. The van of the procession was formed as follows:--Detachment of military of the first division New York State mi” litia, under command of Major General Sandfor mounted escort; band; Washington Continentals, commanded by Captain J. C. Helme, as escort to the Grand Marshal ; General Heary Storms, Grand Marshal; Col. D. E. Delevan, Col. E. Jes- sup, Capt. J. L. Levy, Capt. N. B. Labau, Col. H. Bostwick, special aids. The Marshal of the first division was Major Gar et Dyckman. This division contamed the gallan corps of Massachusetts Volunteers, numbering one hundred men, under command of Captain Bea. It also contained the Worth Guard and several chap- ters of the order of United Americans. The second division was marshalled by Capt. M. H. Chase, and contained the American Rifles, Cap- tain Hagadorn; a delegation from the New Jersey otder of United Americans, and several other chap- ters of the order. The third division was marshalled by Col. Wm Steele, and contained the American Lifles, Capt. Glover; Columbian Guard, Capt. Rock ; Wolco:t Guard, Capt. Flyn; and some chapters of the O. UA The fourth division was marshalled by Mv. James Blauvelt, and consisted entirely of chapters of the O.U.A ‘The fifth division was commanded by Gen. Joha Lioyd, Deputy Grand Marshal. It contained the society of the Cincinnati, revolutionary soldiers, officers of ihe army and navy; American Light Guard, Capt. Porter; American Light Guard, Capt. Alston; Democratic General Committee; Whig General Committee; Whitehall Benevolent Asso ciation; Chatham Guard; Grotto Guard; Protecto Guard; Franklin Guard; Hamblin Gy Liberty Guard; Wisebura Guard. The marshal of the sixth division was Gen. William L. Morris, Deputy Grand Marshal. It coa tained the following :—Surviving officers and men of the Ist regiment of New York Volunteers Surviving officers and men of the 7th regi- ment (California) New York Volunteers; Offi- cers of militia; veterans of 1812, ‘13, and ‘4, Col Height; Empire Lodge, No. 1, American Protest tant Association; Washington Lodge, No. 2, American Protestant Association; New York Lodge, No. 3, American Protestant Association; Jetlerson Lodge, No. 4; American Protestant As- sociation; Society of Sawyers; Centre Guard; Cale- donian Section, No. 143, Cadets of Temperance, State of New York; Ster Volunteers; Brennan(/uard The banners of the United Americans were mag- thy entertained for us by our neighbor Barbados. I would be happy to see a eimilar manifestation in some part of your great country. Considering your character and the commercial intercourse between va, it i# hardly expecting too much | « Commercial affairs since my last, may be said to be unchenged Brookiyn City Intetligenec, any—A Nice Port, In the vity Court, Bem an Voorbis was on Friday, tried for barg wo the night of Saturday the 11th J) into butcher's store. and #tol Meat The prosroutor admitted there open. an adder near it, by whieh the pi mires might n entered. There was then hi ascombled to celebrate ‘the teatival of yesterday, of which we give @ description. One hundred and twenty persons were present at the tari inner door must be pared to enter the stor and t hie wae ened by « piece of string an nail. The prieoner kad admitted teking the meat when examined before the police justice, Mr Warin, Gefendant’s counsel, and the Assistant District Attorney, agreed to teave the ones in the hands of the court. and Judge Greenwood charged the jury tt wae too doubtful whether the undoing the door as the tt was not oh ay he would een ive the prisomer the beme- fit of Bis foobt aad dicect @ rerdtes of et Vordict acoordingty 9 hapa nificent. Amon, ticed the Washington Greys, Captain Little, a megnificent company, numbering upwards of one | hundred men. Our attention was also attracted by the Lefayette Guard, Captain Leclere, numbering fifty-eight members and ten officers—a gailaut corps, consisting of Frenchmen, who would fight as bravely for American liberty and the Uaien as any mative born company in our militia. Many of the companies went on excursions alter the proces sion Was over. The procession, after being reviewed by his Honor the Mayor, the members of the Common Coun and several distinguished persons, pro. ceeded through the west gate around the Park, up Chatham street and Bowery to Grand street, up Grand to Columbia street, through Columbia and Second streets to the Bowery, and thence through the Bowery, Great Jones street and Broad- ‘way to Tripler Hali, whore itdispersed The mem. the finest of the troops we no- | city, offered a prayer for the safety of the Union and its perpetuation through all coming time. Mr. James T. Brady read the “ farewell addrese”’ of Washington. Gen. H. S. Foote then, amidst profound silence, delivered the oration of the day. It was as lows:— Oration of the Hen. Henry 8, Feote. Of all those events which serve at the same time to signalize and to adorn the history of nations, it would be diMoult to imagine any one, whatever, which in- Volves consequences of 8 more momentous and endur- dng character than such as are sometimes seen to stand inseparably essociated with the advent upon earth of some truly great and gocd It is, not withetanding, undeniably true, that without a suit- able theatre for (heir exhibition, the noblert intelloo- tual faculues, end the mest oxalted moral attributes would prove alike ineflicient for any of the praotica purposes of life,and incapable of securing the per manent respect and admiration of mankind. That illustrious American petriet and sage, the anniversary of whore birth day we have met now to commemorate would seem to have been not less fortu in being endowed with the higbest capecitics for useful and honorable exertion than he undeniably was; also, in enjoying the most favorable opportunities for bringing these capacities into active and striking develope ment. The man appears to have been most happily and peculiarly adapted to the scenes through which he was destined to pase; and the dif gers with whioh, at various periods of time, known to P own day and generation united in the bent ommendations upon him, such as have beea aseorded to po living man borides; and the glories which en- cirole bis name ba ‘own more eed more effulgent day and hour since the termination of his mortal ‘At the period of his decease, it was said of | reapect to him, the: im war and in peao lie and in private life, been as steady ws his own fim mind, and as constant ae bis own exalted virtues,” plating the character of Washing pperta 1 In cont: discover that thers were rome traits | tof a wature caloulated to awaken and approval. Of his admirably balanced | udgment was the leading and predomicatia, bute. Cool, consi ate, rotentious, perteveriug ; per | those in whom he confided—yet resolute, fearloss, and | energetic in action. Modest, and unassuming in his ; i“ dignified in « high degree, and to an ox tent indeed at tlmes almort bordering upon steraaes; yet wan be kindly affectioned, sociable » | on, we ining to bers.of the O. U. A. remained to hear an oration | rienc’ were vever lost, bis errors, ithe committeden st The Continental Guard, commanded by Captain | if Joba C. Helme, which served as an escort to the Bi ffom seven to ten o'clock, and @ transparency of Fgcrvien =) op this occasion, to got ‘on was a gigantic full length portrait, as he was | living: ifall of them were painted by Trumbull. Over the figure was a trans- Speen ot aeatatel fo national airs-{ measures for the vindication of the in An immense multitude filled | 1#¥# end the maintenance of the govern which were conducted by Messrs. Edge of Jersey _ ug) We now proceed to describe another scene in = 80 solid and so intimate as it beca: and witness the other cere- safety, and promoting their common ha} were q.\ickly repaired; and those measures which the of Sings rendered most advisable, were seldom, ir, miglected. Inferior to hie afversaryia the bers, i:. the equipment, and In the disci; oe troops, it ‘s evidense of real merit thet no an! decisive advantages were ever obtained over end that the opp..rtunity to strike an important blew never passed away unused. He has been termed the American Fabius; but those who compere his actions with bis means. will perceive at least es much of Marcellus as of Fabius in hischaracter. He could not bave been mere enterprising without endan; put ay Hee has the cause he defended. ner hi without incurring justly the im Net relying upon those chances & favorable issue to attempts conduct was capacities of hi country. When calle: jeoond time to commend the armies of the United Btates, a change of clroumstsnces bad teken piace. and meditated o Keren my Who | change of conduct. In modelling the army of 1798, 4 sought for men distinguished for their boldness ofexe cation not less than for thelr prude; oontem es 8 mm Of 001 be enemy,’ said the (General in bit rate letters, ‘must never be permitted to gain foothold on our shores.’ * I do hot propose, nor do I believe that it would be at alll 10 8 close mi- examination of that brilient and impos: eanertes of illustrious acte which distinguished the pul ife of this remarkable personege; certain tendency disorgan’ been already referred to, seem to me to indicate, ia @ manner too striking to be disregarded, the imper- tance of having recourse for our it instras- tion amd guidance, to the exemple ‘and counsels of ope ns of Americans now Lal might whom mere than Nye I mi ern nounos, to beve indeed and ot his Country.” There are two epoehs in the lite of this eminent personage to which I am desirous of at- tracting the particular notice of those whom it is my privilege now to address. The first embraces the ‘when he conspicuourly participated im the cotablishment of that system of government under the jon va it tury, and which made it needful to adept Allow me to suggest that the itioal isting between the States which constitute this great (io, and upon the perpetuity of which so meay portant national interests depend. han ten years later, under the pr: tion. Long before Dootor Franklin brought fer- ward bis celebrated plan of Wnion in the €ole- nial © 8. which asvembled in Albany in the year 1764, the publio mind of Ameriea had become more or less impressed with the importance of drawing the Gifferent colonies into a closer alliance with each other, for purpo: hs timonials upon thie interesting pol: multiplied; but I shall content myself at prose: — to the observation of those whom I am new ad erican og ® highly valuable and instructive book. of origin, publiebed as far back asthe year 1722, ovlled ‘Cox's Carolana,” in which the author urges upon the British government of that time, im the warmest and most plausible man: “ That all the colonies ae to the crown reat —s on the nor rm continent of America should be un 6 governor constituted, and appointed to preside on the spot, to whom the gov: rs of each colony should bi mate.” This further yeaee “ that puties should be annually elec! by the couneil am@ assembly of each province, should be in the ne- oil, or ral convention of the jhe order, consent, oF 8p) should meet together, and advise. for t. of the whole, settle and sppoint particular quotes er proportions of money, mem. provisions, &c , that cack ares, was to raise for their mutual defence amd ty, as woll as, if necessary. tor offence and invasion ir enemies; in all which cases thi jority of them’ This writer then proceeds te make some general remarks upon policy of the Proposed scheme of eolonial union, whieh are too re- Warkable net to be cited on this oocasion:—' A tion or union of this nature, he says, tem: tioned, will, in all probebility, foundation of do minion, strength and trad cure and promote the prosperity P ons, but to revive and greatly increase the late flourishing te and conditien of Grest Britain, and thereby rea- it once more the eavy and sdmiration of its neigh- He continucs;—“ Let us consider the fall ef our an- cestors, aud «row wise by their misfortuars If the ancient Britons bad been united amonyet thomeeives, the Komans, inall probability, had never become their masters; for, as Cuser observed of them, dum singulé Pugnabant, wniversi vincebantur; whilst they fought Ia separate bodies the whols island was subdued. Bo if the English colonies in America wers consolidated as 006 body, and joined in o1 jaterest, as t! ead with uni to aot im concert, and wou d be better emabied to pre- d themselves age’ ighbor or bold ia ate under one gracious sovereigi foroes were ready and willia ansist each other, the: vide for and det of the nation. Indeed, his experience asthe mom der in chief of our armies, hed fully eatisled him that the wae with Great Britwin for our liberty and In- reoult, rene ould be quite uncertain im i plargement of th of 0 could be brought about, form co operation of the sev: tained in the prosecution of « defence. A letter. wr: Uble of the strongest personal attachments. Asam Ditious of true glory asa wi \d well be, yet | profoundly indifferent to ti and seduot! volee of contemporaneous apple and utterly re- | gardlessot that which is sought fo: sagerly by men under the imporing neme of popularity Fres fr all appeazanos of envy, eol@ahness, ond that weakneas, vanity,” on all suitable ooca slo admitted, and ‘liberally extolled, others; end was never in his lite intriguing for his owa honcrs, or for the prostrati who choore to lett bebind bi the } ita olary clare, will, | to finde vingie route eelt- 00: ba’ dulge » ly; smd the moral beauty of his chara wat wholly untaralshed by the least approximatioa to that low oud exclusive selfishness of heart which is utterly regardless of the happicess and of the fame of | others, provided the meana of gratitying itso ay im be seoured. There regarded as irresistibly arrant usio t }, Which ree: the language of the saying of him :— Juctum ac tenacem proporiti viram Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus inetantie tyranl Mente quatit sol ie Dux fequiclt tarbidas Nec fulminantis magn | Si fract | Impavidum ferient rulne Tt would not be a littie dificult to dutermine whe ther the character of Washington is i | pl jor whic) inverts it, more to ary comfmander, or to his o | energetic and firm civil magistrate in thet bis ability and souudoees as @ reptblionn states much lees called im quention by discer men, at present, than at a former period of our hi tory, ¥ jassic port, 18 | on’ funereal commendation to vegant, or im the lent ¢ | announced him to the world as © Firat peace; and first Inthe hearts of bis countrymen.” In mort of those quai whieh have been auppored to de indiepensabie to ti allied | military renown, General | ost faithfully and heated, by one pre-eminently itt whore chaste and orrvour phrase glad to avail myself Placed (rays Ubiet Justioe Marrball) without baving studied the theory, or been taught in the reboot perience the practice » head of an undtectplined, ib od fin chi-f wae yet to aeqatrs, it have been a miratle indeed shed his condart bora eclutrly tenittees at, pow: Cittingyivhing mid) on whtoh the lessens of expe. an onergstic and pat! Parke Custis, Eeq. under date of ch of '~ 1781, contains language upon this subject, which cam- not be easily misuaderstood: — “It must be # settled plan, founded om system, or- der and economy, that is to carry us triumphantly through the war. Bupinenees aad indifference to the distreeses and cries of a ey of ® controlli rect all matters ot wat never ducted at ali — de- third mautilstes and adopts the mee- all vary in ti @ manner, it et our affairs shoul is soaroely that anyth: concerted pians. | their exertio | | expense is a” ot | In a letter addressed by him to Major Generel Arma strong, only one month later, he thus expressed him=, welt -— | tem Lg to hear that the recruiting business of your State is clogged with so many embarrase- my It fa, . the greatest of the greet ility to f ery want, as it f i be od and nthat are there. hioh [ could romething more than reo If that body t not on are war I do mot soraple wae it decidedly as my opinion, that it will be Kenper ble. to prosecute it to any good effect. Home States are jured, if not ruined, o> own exer egieots of other: le by these irre~ d resources of the eapitally f 7 of perce “Tiejoloe mot exce our Warfare, and that te openin, view ag will. with wisdom to direot the onltivation o€ it, make una great, a reapectadie, aod a happy people; but it must be improved by other means the — those n polities, and unreasonable jealousies and praj or it requires not the second aight to see, that struments im the Bure * My wish Zo s0h the union of these States established ‘upon liberal aud permanent principirs, and tacline- boy hg ge my miteia ing out the d-feote ano ition. I have «; them; but bow Yar any farther seony by me might ©