The New York Herald Newspaper, March 11, 1851, Page 1

we eas WHOLE NO. 6714. MORNING EDITION --TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1851. THE NEW_YORK HERALD. © ee PRICE TWO CENTS. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, Interesting f1om Washington. CONFIRMATIONS AND NOMINATIONS—THE CASE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS—CONSTRUCTIVE BUEAGE, BTC. Wy gsuinatom, Mateb 10, 1861. ‘The Benste, to-day, confirmed Me. Tilden as Mar” thal of New Mexico, Also, al the nominstions ; dor Justices of the Peace for the District of Columbii BThe following are the confirmations officially an. wounced to day: Ogden Hoffman jr. District Judge of ‘the United States, for Northera California; Horace Mower, of Michigen, and John Watts. of Ii na, As- wociate Justices of the Supreme Court, in New Mexico; Louis Lindner, Consul at Lunenberg, Germany; H. Jones Brooke, of Pennsylvania. Consul at Belfast, Ire- Jand; Henry A. Homes, Assistant Dragoman, and Seo- vetary of Legation in Turkey. The brevet army nomi jous were all confirmed. Bobert C. Schenck was nominated, to-day, as mini- ter to Brazil, The nomination was immediately re- erred to the committee, and reported upon favorably. The nomination of Mr. Goodrich as consul at Paris, ‘was under disovesion, It will, doubtless, be confirmed ‘Go-morrow. Mr. Basby, Commissioner of Public Buildings, will be confirmed, notwithstanding the outside opposition. It eppears that Mr. Curtis has not been nominated %e Commissioner of Patents, nor is that office yet va- cant. This misteke isremarkable, as three Se last week, stated that the nomination hed been and upon their thority the announcement was made. Senators Houston and Rusk left this afternoon. Senators claimed constructive mileage for extra ‘@eesion, but the Secretary of the Treasury refused to pay it, on there in no appropeistion for the purpose. The matter wee finally adjust. thelr drawing uponCor- ooran & Rigge, who hav the A begro, named Noah C Hanson ” ‘boring rupaway slaves last Walter Uoleock. salt. this season, took plac ‘urdsy. when 6,000 bushels | were sold, averaging 25 cents per bushel. SHIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS, BY MORSR’S MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. Senate. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Wasnincron, March 10, 1851. GEN, CASS ON LT AND HARBORS Mr. Cae# read the editorial in this morni: about bis lettcr om rivers and harbor ‘Mr. Kellogg. and made an explanation. He stated that fais allusion to the Chicago letter was entirely playful, and not serious, as implied by the Repusi; or was it ‘correct in supposing that he, by that Kellogg letter, was pledged to support the River and Harbor bill. Bren if it could be tortured into a pledge to suppert the River and Harbor bill, it was thy bill whch, on the ‘26th of January, was before the House, and not the bill which was before the Senate, The bill before the Semate waren entirely different bill, and contained appropriations which were never called for by the de- partments, He would have voted for a proper bill. He bad no Goubt bat a truly national bill could have Deen parted. The Republic seemed to scoff at him be caure he entertained constitutional and religios eoruples. lare tl A tutional doubts of the fter 12 P.M..on the 34 Colonel Polk hed thet Congréss any power, after that hour, t. legislate, He disclal any idea that thie attack, o- wuy f by th Kepubiie, pproved by the ada itor of that pa, land, he avolded avy expression ot his rentiments because of “ noise and coatusioa.”’ GEN, MOUGTON AND GEN. HAMILTON ~™ eir'e pEreNce OF BOUIM CAROLINA Mr. Raerr rote to det and ous statements, which in a letter written by Gen Houst amiiton, and published in yesterday's Uni ‘a falsehoods were. that no man could vote in South Carelina who wat nota ftrerhelder; that no mi a freholder was eligible to the Logi that all elections wer» confined to the Leg! ‘ature; aad that all officers, dowa to sheriff, were choven by the Legisiature Also, the implied all tion that the constitution of South Uaroliua could be at any time changed by a majority of the Legisiature jor forty years Mr. it. said there had always been ‘wo! ‘ut euffrage tm South Varol acy wan Owner ‘of freehold property, or ten siav+#, whether in or out of debs, was eligible to the Legislature; all county or parich oflloors were elected be the people and it re- quired a two third vote of exch branch of the Legisla- ture to amend the constitetion. it was true that United States Senstors were chosen by the Lagiala- ore, and this was most astonishing evidence of an oligarchy. It wag also trae that the Legislatare chese electors for President; but every other State did ¢0 at one time, and it was thought, when the eon- eultution was adopted, that such was the true and)pro- yer mode, He no evidence ta this of any oll- saroby io South Uarolina, He thought it tims that this wholeeale villification of South Carolina and her thould be brought to an end. Ths Senator | fince his Senatorial term, had bad suff. feut opportunities. have discovered the truth of ‘bis matter. Me Bu rien—I tet him right once before about it Mir. Ruxrr—The Senator bas been corrected io his | “statement ence before. Way wae the erroasous alle. | gation again mad’ [t little booomes @ Btate which, | but tbe other bee State, to join i I from cer- Gen. Hoveror said be was ready to respond. » time, to avy matter brought egainet him. [fh erred, it wae rot Intention, oat hb oo vertence in getting hold of a wrong copy of the co! Jution of that State 4 the nopies of ths South in the ii at I have The paucity ed how little took eotionr. tot Governor or fi terme ot detraction and An the presence of Gen. Ho abarge that there was a prop: Tight to vote in South Varoliv: Texas must choose between the alternatives of no: having read that constitution, or o! H without onpacity to woderrtand it be 20 for, to some minds. © weil tly framed constitution was as dificult of com nation as @ Greek lexicon would be to ® savage annoying te heat a public man persiating teent the truth of whioh had been disproved to his vernor, It was true, ub he had but lame wer ty! ae perfectly surprise at amy pudiic would lend bimeeif, for any couse, to the utter unjust se prejudices against Secth Carolina or take ‘nnities of making attacks 4 only caleu- wpom that wi were untrue, tated to increase that prejudice Mr. Hoverow disclaiined any desire to add to any ex rejudioe against South Uarolina, and admitted South Uaro- ‘pee | Goretine, wy looked one provision hich grante universal snifrage. fn ALE AND COUNTRY NEWSareRe , identity of the mother and son wi | si'y might arrive fo: i" Mr Has; —Mt President, I rise to = personal ox. \ lanation. I have seen. repeatedly, in varios parte of the country ~ I have not the pap but I wish to say that, in ait they nave said charging me witb impropriety, ther word of truth, (Laughter) THE DRRATHS IN 09: compensation. Referred to the Committee on Print- ing THE MILEAGE OF © Mr. Coorex, from the Jud! against allowing California Paname route. After an executive session, the Benate adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senate. BY MORSE’S LINE, NO. 16 WALL STREET. Acuany, March 10, 1861. PETITIONS ENT RD, Mr. Bexxwan presented morial from the Board of Education of the city ot New York, praying for the consideration of all the educational laws of that city; of the Historical Society, for aid im building « I! brary; of the Tenth Ward oe consolidation ot the educational laws of New city. REGISTER OF BIRTHS, MAR: The bill pierising for the General of Births, Marr! ested by Mr. Beexwan. census returns show that in the northern district of this Btate the deaths are only in ropertion of one out of every eighty-two, while in itbern district itisas 45 one out of every thirty-two. After further debate, Buxaman eaid it was evi- dent that the 8: of New York was not prepared for such a law, choo) Association, against York Assembly. Avnany, Mareb 10, 1351. PETITIONS PRESENTED, Ten, for the repeal of the Free School law; to compel the New York and Erie Railroad to adhere te their original chertor. REPORTS PRESENTED. In favor of incorporating the Broadway Bank, New York; incorporating thi hodist pal Benevolent Society, New chanics of the city of of the Female Guardia: tine York. ASSESSMENTS. The House, in Committee of the Whole, considered the general assess: it law. No question taken, and progress reported ‘The Assembly then took a recers. Probable Death of Licut. Ridge! ly, dec. Bartimone, March 10-02 M Lieut. James Ridgely, of the United States Navy. jumped out of a third story window of the Exchange Hotel balf an hour since, and is said to be dying. We have no mail south of Raleigh to-night. Suicide. Bosrox, March 10. 1851. ® novert Troupe Paine, of the ‘senior clans of Harvard College, committed suicide, on Baturda: his room Bolworth Hall, Cambridge, by tabing thirty ¢ of morphene. His body was not dissovered on Bunday evening. He is said to have bee Maryland Reform Convention. Anvarois, Marob 10, 1851 The convention have decided it only five years residence in the United States, shall be a necessary qualification tor @ candidate for Governor. ‘The New Conststution of Ohio, March 16 WALL STREET. ‘aco, 9 A. M.—A beautitul morning; we had some snow during last night; wind morth; thermome- ter 32; berometer 29 100; jury in barometer 62. 8 P. M.— Fine, clear day and evening; wind southwest; thermometer 27; mercury 66; barometer 29 625 Roc 9 A. M.—Cloudy. with indications of sterday was a fine day; wind northwest; ther- mometer 33. 6 P. M.—It has been an unpleasant day, cold and raw, with a northweet wind; but we havea fine, clear evening. and a west wind; thermometer 40. Svascuse, 9 A. M—Dark, clouty aod unplessant Morning; rnowed rome last night; wiad strong trom northwest; thermometex 34. 8 P. M.—It has been ratber uppleasant, but cold; wind northwest; thermo- meter 20, Osweco. 8 P.M —Bomewhat cloudy, but not m1 light south wind; thermometer 32; bar: Urica, 9 A —Snowing moderately; wind east; j barometer 29660 6 P. M.—The + bss changed sinoe morning. but it ie atill nn- pleasant and cloudy this eveniog, though not stormy; wind northwest; thermometer 30%; barometer 29 180, Avnany, 0 A. M.—BSnowed most all night, but is now clearing: wind northeast; thermometer 8 05: mercury in berometer 63; thermometer 31. 8 P.M.—It bas been rather uxpleaeant all dey, but this ev itis clear and plearset; wind west: thermometer 35; baro- meter 30.1¢0; meroury 62 Troy, 9A M.—Rnow fell laet night to the dep an inch and a ball, with « slight sprinkling this m ing; wind went; thermometer 30 8 P. M—O! cold; thermometer 32, wind rtreng from nort rather a pleaeant da: BY BAIN’S LINE—OoFFICR 29 WALL STRERT. Avpvay, 8 P_M.—Clear and cold; wind northwest Four Pra:s, 8 P, M.—Cold, and good eleighing: ther- mometer 27. Kivosron, 8 P _M.—Weather moderate, but cloudy; the roads are drying up finely; wind northwest. Ti Our Philadelphia Cor:espondence. Putcapereuta, March 10, 1861. Progress of the Fugitive Slave Case—Probable | Birth of @ Freeman in Independence Hall—Sen- tence of a Burglar--A Petty Theft Heavily Punished. The peculiar situation of the woman claimed, with her son, as fugitives from service, by Mr. John Perdu, of Baltimore, has created a good deal of sympathy if their behalf, and the United States District Court room has been crowded with sym- pathisers. A great proportion consisted of females, of various shades of color, and among the leading friends present was Lucretia Mott. t step taken by the counsel for the fugi- 4n attempt to quash the warrant for the on the ground that the affidavits on which the original process, issued by Judge Heath, of based, contained ne description ] Baltimore, was of the alleged fugitives Jadge Kane overruled the objections, and the evidence as | peotsees. They were positively sworn to by the father-in-law of the claimant, who gave the family to him shortly after his marrige, about seventeen years since. This ‘was corroborated by other testimony, and there can be no doubt that they were the property of the claimant. The counsel for the tugitives deny the identity, and have brought witnesses to controvert the evidence of the other side; but, so far, they have failed, and the Judge can have no other recourse bat to place the two in the custody of their former master, The great point of argument in the case will be the retaining of the mother uati! after her confinement In opening the case, Mr. Brown alluded to the ation of the woman, by ing that the neces 4 postponement, and gave no- tice at that early stage so that there could be no objection made. There is some danger that the accouchement of the poor woman will take piace before the cave is decided. She is, at present, lodged in the United Sates Marshall's office, over the room in which the declaration of independence w signed, end beneath the belfry, containing the | old bell, that proclaimed “ liberty throughout | the lind.’ It would be a novel event fora slave to give birth to a freemanin such a locality, with de- puty marehals for her attend The examina+ tion will be continued tomorrow, end it ts not | likely that the case will be closed for two or three days. The family of the fugitive all escaped at the same time, in November, 1819 The father, « davgbter and another boy, are still at libert 4 are probably out of the reach of their master this time. The first boat from Reading, by the Schuyikill canal, arrived at Fairmount this morning. Jobn Hughes, the celebrated Jack Shepherd, of borglarious notoriety, who has for years gone un- whipped of justice, at last been convicted, and was this morning sentenced to three years im- prisonment The Grand Jury this morning ignoted a bill charging 4 poor negro man with stealing four gi rhreade, valued at four cents. for which he was committed to prison in December last Parsons ee an awful scoring to the pirties through Whose neglect the poor man was #0 long kept in confinement. Movements of Distingal ished Peop! G. Nioholas, Ky; ©. Patterson Ua N. i Granger. Canardeigan; PF Cardi Jadge — ee » Ww, were amongst the arrivals Mr. Mre James @ Bi L. a. Warhington,W. W Bridge, Nicaragu: Beebe, Virginia, were at the Union Place Hotel | there wae a THH HENRY CLAY BALL. Enthusiastic Reception of Mr. Clay by the Ladies and Gentlemen. SPEECHES AT THE SUPPER, &e., &e., €e. The Henry Clay Ball came off at Niblo’s last evening, and wasa grand affair, so far as numbers we: cerned. The weather was propitious, mittee, by dint of exertion in the after part of the day, had the dancing saloon decorated in a beautiful an appropriate manner. At the head of the room was the Thirteenth ward Henry Clay banner, which pre- sents a portrait of the sage of Ashland, with the words— 200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000 At the other end of the room was a large banner, on which was incribed, in goldem letters, the following sentence :— 2000000000000000000000000 000000000007000000000000 “T have wished the good eriiens of the world. “ jueTIce To HENRY cLay.’? “ PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY,” but I def; any low or grovelling acts, by any mean or un- worthy seatlacoyby the viooties ot ny of the obligations of honor, or by a breach of any of the duties whioh I owed to my er. my 0900000000000000000000 On the wall direetly opposite to the main entrance was a full length portrait of Mr. Clay, over which two American flags were tastefully put up. Garlands Of roses and evergreens adorned the sides of the glided frame. Over all was the inseription— 000000000000000 0000000000000000000 0000000000000 “ T know no South, no Kast, no West—nothing 3 but my country.” H 208000000000000000000000 000000000000000080000000 And beneath the portrait was— 2000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 “TI would rather be right than be President.”’ 200000000000 0000000000008000000000000000900020000 Directly opposite to this tableau, was a banner waving from the orohestra. This banner purported to belong to the Hanover Association. There was upon it a painting of the “ Mil Boy of the Siashes,”’ seated ona quiet horse. Directly over the baaner was piaced the portrait of Washington, Numerous other decorations, in the shape of banners and inscriptions, were displayed from the walls. One read thus :— 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 9000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 ‘Then came the “ Second ward Clay banner,” and the “Beventeenth ward banner,’ with others. At about 9 o'clock Dodworth’s band rtruck upan air, which signified that the ball was «bout to open. There were, however, as yet but very tew persons pre- , and there was plenty of room im the big dencing loon for the promenaders. But as time progressed, the company came by twos, threes, half dozens, so that at ten o'clock the floor was pretty well taken up by the daueers. It was at once apparent that the ladies had come out mere for the purpose of seeing Henry Clay, than for making a display in the ball room. Many of them were dressed in derk eilks, and even stuffs of firmer fabric; but little jewelry was to be seen, and the drenses were for the most part worn high neck, almost like travelling costume. The dancing ed, but the conversation of every one seemed to “I have no commisseration for princes, My sympathies are reserved for all mankind ister: irpose to see bim’’ tem found the company music, but many of them eparkiing eyes were turned hich opened into the parace ways At @ quarter before little of the doors outside became violently tgitated andin an it the word passed that Mr ©. bad arrived, “He's cor “We shall see him,” “Mr. Clay bas errived,” aud other like announce. ments cf a timilar nature, passed round the room, and Ps all was in @ burr of agreeable confusion nly @ jew of the initiated knew, yet, exactly where the object of remark wis. He bad been quietly conducted into a mall committee room, and remained there surrounded by a few friend Ul arrongements could be meade for his recepti: the ball room. This was done in the following ma: ‘The company were requested to form in a line a the room neide of this line wes altogether @ hollow square of two lin avenue was in this way formed, of greater length: could otherwiee have been mado inthe room All was upon Mr Olay and ero: soon as thet well known all aroundjit three ch the room, while the le and threw flo jon ef the door. As Mr. Clay proceede got fairly into the avenue throw which he was to pass, the shouts were increased, every fow seconds a regu would rend the air beautifol bouquet, Breutitul little showered upon ladies aeemed to ‘The committer kept them at bay as « possible; but a determined little gipr ment or two jump forward, and, in kiss from the venerable stat room, where informal prese: for half an hour or #0, durirg which | wded t 4 proved that resees of substantial would inevi Here again, as in | lies were not content | roduction, but insisted upon a kiss. Indies got so enthusiastic. that a young led for order and proposed that the ladies three cheers for “ Henry Clay” entlem: This proposition did not orasary to carry it 0: yd the Indies did not give three obeers, but in lieu thereof offered many * Mr. Clay bore all with » good grace, He looked exceedingly weil and see fae |, to enjoy vai This roene in the Ladies’ ant: and finally disappearing in the passage wa, | Mr, Clay then retired into the committee room, where « n fed to be were introduced ‘coh jm, also some iter, who had not @ cha: ral roi ladies’ saloon Among th Politictsns were the Mayor aad Sheriff Carnley. On introduced to Mr tuckian arnley, the great enid tacetiously, “I recoil trom s sheruf,’’ amidst roars of laughter uring the time the select few were shaking hands and conversing with Ilenry Clay, tremendous pressure at the door, end rome of the outsiders fanocying they were ay weil entitied to be with him as those who got in arp comments upon their own exclusion, and oadly intimated that many of those who danced around him now were foremost in kill politically in days gone by. Mr. Clay P room raiber ho' committer order to rave bi while otbere revolved Indier, O14 Harry's he felded to thore who pulled hi that direction, im to the se icon and ones more he was ne the ladies, Again there was ® rueh and considerable kissing. until at length cuour embracing and shaking tions then beoe formal, unt! resolved te lea i Violently that Mr. Clay re- » im The gallant Renator of Kentucky just — an hour, having departed at » quarter of 12 p At li o'olook exactly aupy wae announced, and ro great were the members t It wae difficult to erate for all. The sapper wee exoolicnt, ond was up under the direction of Mr. G. W. part of Mr. Niblo. Justice havin, viands, the intellectual part of the proceedings com- menced at ® quarter to one o'clock. ‘The President. Mr. J. De Pevaran Ocorn, sald :—The star of the evening bas set, for Henry Clay bas gone; but it is only se} for the night. for that star shall rise in, and shine for ever, in the political firnxament. (Great obeering) I wish you to remember the men who has ever shown himself ready to ma! flees for the country’s peace and safety, inviolate preservation of the union of these States, need say no more. I ask you to drink, “ Prosperity and Happiness to Henry Clay.” ‘The toast was drank with immense cheering. Here there were loud cries for Carroll from all parts ofthe room. Mr. C. then rose and read the following correspondence :— FROM GENERAL CASS. Wasninorox, March 6, 2851. Gentlemen—It would afford me muoh pleasure to one of the numerous mblage who will to be given in ho: of merit this distinction by @ service of his couutry, oad ce his name high among the patriots who illustrate and soe bi lf encri id tor he ubted nor tated, but ood work of patrictism, looking constitution and the Union, and in the recent and most perilous crisis we hav: thro ich, by the blessing of God, Pi he act in the same rpirit, t rey aud intellect which m hi life. I watched his ith equal pome aud pleasure, and I sball never cease to do a, to his eminent qualities displayed under ths most Dg ghter as the he find « reward in the circumstances. and still toe bri danger bec: eater. Mi affections of his countrym: I cannot be with you at this manifestation ef public feel as my duties necessarily me here, but my best wirhes attend you, I am, gentlemen, your ter’ a LEY. 38. Nichelas Carroll, Eeq., and others, cemmittes. FROM GEN. J. E. WOOL, Heap Quantens, Bastenn Divistow, ) Troy, March 4, 1851. ve received your invitation to at- iven in honor of Henry Clay, by the York. on the 10th inet. I regret that my official duties will not permit me on the day toned, to psrticipte in doing honor to the great Statesman of the West. Now, that the po- litical tempest has passed, anc the flag of the Union is still waving over the capital. with every star in its place. it is, indeed. an appropriate season to do honor to whom honor is due—"Render unto C.sar the things that are Cxsar’s. For the compliment extended to myseif by the com- mittee, I tender my grateful acknowledgements. Thave the mgr ent be, with Regence . ot the it respect, your ob’t serv't, Pee yO TOUN E WOOL. To Nicholas Carroll, A. C, Kingsland, Eeqs., and others, committee. FROM GEN. JAMES IAMILTON. Detmonrco’s Horst, March 10, 1861. Gentiemen :—I have just this instant received your most flattering invit to attend a ball. to be giv: to Mr. Oley this evening, in this city. I regret ceedingly thet the necessity of my lesving at fi o'clock for Boston, on business I cannot postpoi should prevent the gratification of its acceptenc You will permit me to remark. if my personal attend. ance could furnish any hgh re de the protound respect and cordial esteem in which I hold this dis tinguished statesman, it would be most gratefully af forded; for I regard him as 8 man whose spir try, patriotism and honor, are on # level with the bril- lancy of bis lofty gentus. Accept my thanks for your tinguished attentic and the assur of the great respect with which I am your ob't sery't, J, HAMILTON, of B.C. N. Carroll, A. B. Draper, E A. Buckingham’ managers, FROM GOVERNOR HUNT. A.vaxy, Marob 8, 1851. Grxtteoex :—I have had the honor to receive your letter ahborp Yea to attend the ball to be given by the citizens of New York, on the 10th instant, in honor of Henry Clay. It is hardly necessary, I ‘rust, tor me to assure you hew fully I participate in the sentiments of gratitude end admiration with which you contem- plate the character and the public services of this illustrious whig Stateeman The period is not dis- tant when the whole American peogie, rising al the influence of party prejudice, will deplore the justice he has suffered at the hands of his country. lie great mame, 60 honorably identified with the greati nd glory of the Union. and wo deeply im- pressed Oe) our national history, will be cherished with patriotic pride by all who desire the perpetuity ofour free governmont. Kegretting that my public duties do not permit me to accept your kind invits tion, I remain, ‘With great regard, Your obed't servant, WASHINGTON HUNT. Mare Carroll, Kingsland, Ogden end othere, Com- mittee. > Genreemen: FROM HON. EOWARD EVE! Gevttrmen—I itatien to the ball inet , in honor of Mr 0 receive your posed to be given on the 10th io your estimate of reudered to the coun- try. through his long and eventful career, by this dis- tinguished patriot and states I deeply regret that Mt is owt of my power to bs in New York on the 10th inet T remain, gentlemen, with the highest respeot, very traly you BDWARD EVEREIT Nicholas Carroil, Eeq, and others, Committes of Invitation. PROM HON. T. FRELINGHUYSEN New Browswien, Mareh 7, 1851, Gentlemen—I duly received yo kind invitation to the social cecerion of the 10th instant, in honor of Mr. Cle And while it will rot be ia my power to meeting, 1 eannot withhold my hearitelt ympathy with the eontime: preas for the character guished etat of bis ceuntry, ad feelin, services of of Providence, to breast the storms of an fo aud threatening to pacify the tumulte of pai tore tranquillity, con fidence, aud concord. In the true epirit of our titution, the cbartened fruit of compromise, he ted the energies of his great mind and pure t, to heal dissensions by fraternal con- will gire 0 TARO N Carrol), A. O Kingsland, James Depeyster Ogden, end others, gentiemen of the Committeo of Invitation, FROM CHARLES T. JANES. Grorurtes >—L have recstved your polite invitation to attend the bali to be given in New York, oa the 10th of March. in honor of Henry Clay. I secure you. gentlemen, I very much regret my in- ability to do myrelf the pleasure and the bonor of being present om that interesting oooasion, re- sulting from very pressing business engag te. great settlement,” you properly refer, this most ha) ry and grateful change in the rational seutiment. ms The part which Mr. Clay took in ori, imating, in ad- vanocing this most auspicious work, is known to every citizen of the republic. Panegyric upon suet rervices would, I feel, be vain—we can only point to them, and be grateful. But I am sure, gentlemen, that you will ooacur with me in the sentiment, which feelings too warin and too strong forbid me to reprees—that we canuot properly appreciate Mr. Clay or his labors, or fitly prize unt celebrate him or them. witheut remembering, on tuis occasion, with kindred homage end gratituas those, his patriotic compeers and coadjutors, who, filled with the same spirit The lofty column which we would rear. to the hoaor of our illustrious and venerable countryman, woul. | am sure, not do him or bis feel! justiee, unless the names of Fillm and Webster, Cass and Dickenson, were united with that of Clay, in the insoription, which would record a nation's gratitude Ri ‘ing exceedingly that | shall be denied the privilege and the pleasure of sharing festivitivs 0 con- nial te my feelings. I am, gentlemen, very respsct- fuly, your friend and fellow citizen, GEO 8. BRYAN. Mr. Bunt, District Attorney, being then loudly called for, briefly addressed the company. Ie satd amidst the pressure of his arduous duties, he came to do honor tos man whom he hed politically worshipped for the last Ly years of his life He felt to night as if hie youth had oome back he saw the eld man eloquent, he had ni that veteran patriot hed them to-night under peculiar circumstances pride and boast of Mr, Clay, this great emporium, which was spread- If trom tl Atlantic to the Pacific ocean, had elwass found honest and sincere friends. lowing him through Congress, and com- meceing with 1812, they found him throwing him- am the ea. the eloquence of his voice reacho- ivg trom alls of the national legislature through. out tbe country, and inducing Congress and the vernment to beard the lion of England; and to conquer to this his life has late ever memor- occasion the thunders hurled back faction aad dis- union, and. he trusted, crushed them fore’ He stood upon the floor of Congress, as upon alcommon centry; He knew no east, no west, no north, no south, but ® common country. What his ultimate destiay on thisearth might be none could tell. Bat he would stand before his coumtryy and his vame would go down to posterity asthe man who hed“ rather ba right than be President.’’ No honor can exalt Heury Cley. The Presidentiel chair cannot add to his rs- newn—it would rather receive thanimpsrt honor by bin ration to that dignity. (Loud cheer: . Tomlinson Mr Motr. and others, the: the company, when @ number left for home, aud the remainder return 0 the ball room, and kspt up dancing till an rdvanced hour. City Intelligence. DEPARTURE OF MR. CLAY. Henry Clay, and @ number of other members of Congress, sail to-dey in the Georgia tor Cus. Bensovs Accivent on tHE New Jersey Rattnoay - An unknown man wasrun over about revan o'clo:\, yesterday evening, in the cut of the New Jersey ruil. ‘road. near Bergen Hill. He was walking on the track, and was not discovered by the engineer until within » few feet of him, when it was impossible to stop the train. When first seen by the onginoer, he wagon his hands and kneos on the traok and the tracks of the whole train pasted over bis left leg and right arm, both of which were horribly crushed He ately taken to a City, where the leg were amputated. On h 80 found a pawn ticket to the name of Mr. ‘al memoran- Then myself, no Cne can be more heartily attached to the American constitasion, and the Union of the States, which make up our common country. | No one can more heartily rejoice in the great ¢2mpro- mise which will, I trast aud believe, preserve both Z ¥ ates the name of the great who led in thie gloricus mearure, and, of thore “men patriots who stood sboulder to shoalder with bim, ond triumphantly breasted the storm. Long may they live to enjoy the fraite of their labors in theit moble efforts for their country’s good. and to participate with their fellow oltizens in th: thus conferred, through them, by « merciful ¢eroe, op thisgreat and ‘prosperous pation No one more trul man As lon as thore blessings shall remain tho patriot will delight to honor the name of Henry Clay Very respectfully yours, CHAS. T. JAMES. Providence, March 4, 1861, Mesers. A. ©. Kingsland, Nicholas Dean, Benedict Lewie, Jr. James Depeyster Ogden, Che. Met) Jamen Kelly, Nich 8 C fer ring. David Grabam, D. Trimble, Committee of Invitatic: FROM HON. G. 5. N. Onanceston, March 7, 1861 ‘To Nicholas Carrcil, A. © Kingsland, James De * Ogden, Nicholas Dean, David Graham, N Chas. McDougall coe mittee ‘ am great jonored, by your recen to at food the Dall to be given by the ork, on Monday evening, March 10, bonor of Mr. Olay. pathive mort truly with you, int! de to the all-wise Ruler of Nations, and can adopt uaRe, Ww on way re rejoiced, in common with our fellow. oltivens Im every Btate. that a merolfal Providence has extended to us the priceless boon of preserving unim- patred the physionl Ith and the matchless qualities of the mind end heart of Heory Ciey " I conour with you, gentlemen, in the estimate whish oa have put Reptoning’ bern a the adjustment. T lave, from the 01 ine who have regerded it work, We can only mearure ite by mplating the ruin from which it has The country could not long have atood the wi collison of rectional bigotry and fury ‘tom which it reroued it. Why, even now, the echoes of that dismal strife Mii the bosom of the patriot with slarm, and we oan rearcely deem ourselves entirel: seoure. But how different pow from then! How = ah of oh to nesure us that the Union everywhere, Bonth. are great and good value. to ppeak eneow wae derpondency but little Tow m Fast « Wert. is oti Py vain apleit of compromise which gave it Dirth atill reigns, and that the conse: epirit our fathers and the eonatitutios made us one peopl. etiil govern hd vail How delightfal Ty lover of the Union. marked change in the ¢ it of the country — the it of forbearance, of conciliation, the anxious ao- witude to bury the past and be friends once more, instead of the defiance, the passion which ro oni possessed and influsmoed the brarte and minds of car countrymen. To the edjast- mont, or rether, as you more aptly express tt, “The street, and letter written by a lady, auppored to be his wifa, and dated at Fairfield, probably in Connecticut. He Ushman. with florid complexion, ers, He was dresre id their part, too, in'this great work. | | Theatrical and Musical, Bowery Tuxatre.—i he programme for this eveni: is very attractiv conse Sng. of the beautiful play o! the “ Mountaineers,” and excellent drama of the “Pirate of the Isles.” An the great tragedian, Mr. Hamblin will appear but for two nights more, those been ef. ys delighted’ by his great histrionic powers, should avail themselves .¥f the present He will appear a Octay\an pearance, his excellent + of stage business, emine: of the dram 4 throughout long and has universally ft admb itton, "Miss Wemyss an: principal characters d every department THxatax—Ponsr Arreanance oF After ® tour of several months throug tout thin imimitable actor han returned to de- New York Public witn his delineattous of .\ie racter. Mr. Co peared lastintzht before\@ nd fashionable audience, who weiecwed bim\ with on enthusiasm that proved they were glad to see 2 anxious to testify their nckuowledemeute ot ents. He ployed Sir Patrick 0'Plempo, in the “Irish Ambassador,” with bis usual powers; he was recy without being valgar, and gave atone to the oha- rater whieh has, imrour a 4. o-comopletely Itemtited with part. singing, as Us |, Wee an- plauded to the echo; and his voice, we are glad to per- celve, is as sweet and flexibl ever. The oonclu 3 piece was the comedy of ‘Ail that Glitters is Goid,” which was witnessed with the same enthusi- asm—Mad. Ponisi, Miss A. Gougenheim, aud Messrs. Conway, Davidge, Reynolds, Whiting, and Hill, aas- principal characters. Mad. Ponisi’s beau- resentation of the homest, virtuous factory girl, drew forth repeated oheers. We have never seem Mr. Conway to greater advantage thea in the charac- ter of Bteven Plum—his abilities are versatile. and he ja & great favo: To-nij Collins appears aa McShane, in the “ Nervous Man,” and will sing come beautiful songs. Niuo’sGanpen.—A Dill of great variety is offered ta for this evening's amusement The entertein will commence with the Emglish vaudeville entitled: ~ It ie pet + Mise’’—the character of Mrs. Ry by Miss Westin Mes. Prettyman by Mrs. Joba Sefton, and Sophy by Mies Osborn; the part of Frederiok Fits- allen by Mr. Gallagher, (bis first appearance.) and that ot Mr. Prettyman by John Sefton. The entertain- ments will copclude with the magnificent ballet of * Giselle,” which, tor splendor of scenery, and every other requisite mecessary to the brillient ney ag ted ballet performances, has never been surpassed in thie country, The four sisters aud father, comprising the Kousset Family, will sppear. They are highly accom- plleked, and by their beautifal dancing, receive every night the most enthusiastic cheering. To see Caro- line alot as she moves gracefully and sylph-like in * Giselle,” is worth the price of admission. The house ts crowded every night. ‘THeatke.—It is almost unnecessary to bill of attraction is presented to the well managed both in expression and proper as Mrs, Charles Torreas. jut lively, animated, who will appear as th man will slog a ballad itoopa to Conquer,” with a very talented cast. This is sterling value for fifty cents, Narionat. Tiatne.--The new and excellent dram entitled “ Harry Burahem,” which was received In evening with the warmest demonstrations of sure and admiration, by a very full sad respectable audi- brown in black cloth cont and pants, black silk vost, and Diack stock, and overcoat of heavy mixed cloth. He | was entirely unknown, but itis supposed he has friends | in New York. 1. Srstiow or tHe Common Counc of the Common Counoil evening by the Mayor. for the action of the G iz to law The leasing of piers aud alips, the | ion of the City Hall. regulation of streets, and sale of market property. There is’ not a word about the gas contract, ‘That is to come on next time Post Orrick Romneny.—A letter contataing Reading Railread bonde em sunting to $6009, was stolen in ths New York post office in the early part of January last, and the bonds were thrown into tho market. Bat they had changed so many hands before the robbery was discovered, that it became oxcseding difficult t trace them to'the guilty party. A special agent of the Post Office Department went to work, and fually traced the theft to one of the clerks in the post office, --Afspectal | alled for to-morrow | Bree i ence, will again be prerented thi ing. I¢ may be recollected that the story from which this piece was dramatised, appeared, some short time since, in one of the journals of this city. It is deeply interost- ing. and. no donbt, will draw large audiences every evening it is played. All the characters are ably eus- tained, and the rcenery, di and decorations are on ® superd soale; the music is, also, excellent and propriste. Miss Malvina will appear in a favorite pa: whieh will be followed by the farce of “ Servants by Legacy,” and the amusements will concluge with the Operatic drama of the * Uadi’s Danghter’” Thie bill wili, aesurediy, draw an immense house. Purdy de- terves success, as be is untiring in his efforts to please his patrons. Baovoenam’s Lyceum —Two more new L: ciaitios were greatly suesesstul, last nig fist," My Friend Jack, Brougham pr new phase of his versatility, in the immedi ation of three most opposite characters, wit! to nature truly artistic; bat the ne who, it ia stated, has confessed his guilt. Tus Weexty But ov Monracery --The general rage of the weekly bill of mortality {+ act indic of an unhealthy condition of the cit, 389 out of tion of the lungs, making | 93 fatal cases of lung disease in one week, or nearly | one-fourth of the whole mortality. This isa serious | matter, and ought to lead to reflection on the cause | &n excess in the disease of a single organ. f em: ox. The | Island, and the Last week there were | “Trace Bite OF Roows.—The half yearly trate sare of books, by James G. Cooley, commenced yerteriay morning, at heif past eight o'clock, at his austion | rooms in Broalway The sale opened with the eale of stationery. The sale of books commences to morrow. There is & vaet collection of contributions on hand for (his sale. Aw Travian Parniot Ivsave.—An Italian patriot, named Papieri, was taken into custody yesterday, by oficer Hamilton. o First ward pollcs, as being in- sane and dangerous to be left at large. He ie nn artist, from Rome, and railed from ala, in the frigate Copatitntio je was wounded in [ weveral pl revolutionary strugel ‘Tay Exrneme ov Brurtorry.—A young woman, named Hester Bherry. who arrived at this port by the sbip New World, nboat two weeks ago. was found in the ttreet, on Saturday afternoon, having lost her way. Bhe was at service, and was sent out on an erraad: but could not recollect where she lived, She was brought to the station house, and food given to her It rhe should not have been sent for in the courss of yester- day, the onpiain intended to send her to the Gommis- sioners of Emigration. She must be a bright one who conid not remember ber hom: Cane ov Stanmme —A tm wan stabbed in three ° try. ced in fighting during the | arolin, | at iz, od Drap Inrante Founn —The dead body of an ini was found yesterday afternoon, at one o'clock, in Second avenue, between Fourteenth aod Fifteenth streets by officer Randall, of the Kighteenth ward and brought to the station house. At 6 o'clock —— morning, Bergeant Farrington, of the Seventernt werd police, brought to the station honte a dead to- fant. foand by « boy named Tom Kettieman, in front of & house in the First avenue, near the corner of Fourth street. ine pmall box. It had marks of vio- lence on its head, by which it is apposed to have come to ited Dean Bo eo dey night, the dead body ef « cclored woman was Avvite Fourn —At 10 o'clock on ound avcond street effeets of cold. The ward tation of Kighth aven inbe Fine ee Wrensann Host & Co , at wRon —The stables of Movers roprietore, were connumed on Ba- | turdey, together with twenty-five horses, This it « heavy lore to Merers, H & Co; but we understand that the stage lines of this city are to assist them. Frit. OrxanSann —William McDonough fell over- board et Onthe slip, yes erday morning, at baif- pest J o'clock, and was from drown om | cor Bhaves.of the Foort! jolice. Johm Alf fell | into the water from Pier 12 North river, at baif- past 10 o'clock on Bunday night, drowning by offloers MoOarty and Kellam, of t ward, y afternoon, Robert 0. Clarke, residing 77 Sheriff atreet, accidentally fell on the ridewaik by slipping on the ice, at the corner of Bpring and Mott ptrvete, broke his ris He was conveyed to hi y an officer of Fourteenth ward polte that one of the most eminent ebip builders of this city has five versels upon the stooks, for the Mexioan navy. ‘Thay are not to be of a very large class, of the builder is a sure guarantee of the! superior veesels. They are to be named Mary 0. Jen, Clifton, Bonito, Antonio, and Cayeta Breamenir Raornen Jowarnas.— We learn that Cap- tain George W. Howes is command of th; ndid new steamer Brother Jona” than. Captain Howes i well known asan experionosd and skilful navigator, He was formerly com Ale | time to do tull justiow to the first musival ev serine ow tHe Tee —At half past 7 o'elock, on | at No, | or | for the Rellef of Indigent Wid: Vesseus ron tue Mexroan Navy. —We understand | Bethel. crowantio burl pectacie, entit! Dr. Faustus,” took the audience by storm 4 Tt is the ras many a stricken heart must testify, during the run of this immensely amusing productioa. § Bexivoca Manerzex’s Concent Tus Eveviwe — Triplet Hall, to nigat, will be thronged, doubtless, with all the hohitues of the opers oa G thousands whe e classed with the ‘ashionable munioal circles of thie tastroprlis, ail anxious to be present at an eatertain- ment which has been prepared for the benefit of Big- nore Bertucca Maretack, the lady of the popular ssorio of the Opera. Among many novelties she | will eppear esa harpist, ia which profession she hee no eqpal in this country, and but one or two rirals im Hurope. Heretofore, she bas only beon heard ia @ | simple accompaviment; bat on this brilliant oooasion she will execute rome very difficult id beautiful compositions Nathalie Fitwjames, Mile Bageante, end some of the best performers of the opera, alse, are to appear on this oocasion, togethor with Getel the violiuiey Taken altogether, ® more brilliant pro- | kramme has vever been offered eu such an oooasion. -Maretnek will be present, with his orchestra, and all the forces at hie conftoand, to aid to the interest of the entertainment, having retaraed trom —— t new season. uitar by Meaera Mey. the moet witty ai greatest negro representath exciting Grorge. Feicows’ Mixerneia.—This band is elegantly orga- pired, and ranks among ite members many of the bast representatives of negro character. Donniker's rolos are greatly admired; Christians Tyrolssan songs, tm which he displays & powertal falsetto voice, ate very rating; the burlesque opera isa card in itvelt, and the singing. dancing and olher performances, are ex- cellent. Pansen’s Museo. —The afternoon performesces are something th 0 vivaote bumor mosing wayings by the of the age, the leughter- niog against the moral dramas ts this de Mile Touroteire; ieadle corpe of gymuatts, the ing Mary clown, John Gosel the performance prevented at the awphitbeatre, in the Bowery, are pightly received with the warmest demonstrations of afford the most complete satisfaction on- the clrous haa beem conducted during the past winter MivenrA Rooms.—BStill the beautifal Panoramas of Ireland is drewing large audiences. It ise work of great artintio merit. Wasninoron Bars —The eb it exhibition, entitted the © Pilgrim's Progress” is generally admired. Itt» both beautiful and instructive. Tanersacer.—Madem Valentini’s eoucert will cS to morrow evening, atthe Tabernacie analeted by Bicnors Bperansa, Mra Lincoin, Bignor Paravelli, Mr Ht Lincoln, wad Professor Van Dee She hae been very auccsafal im her Soirée md was obliged to repeat the pieces che oted are exoelient. and the is of & varied and very attractive Jensy Linp's arty Cowvcwnt at New Onceawe, The feeving Se *y! ; Bove’ Orphan Asy! atte, | La Boolét 6. des Dames de Ia Providenee, $300, Germar Bociety. 0; Poor Blind Man, $100. The balenoe ts dlepensed in private charity New $Orieens Delta, March The Bowles Fencibles. called in compliment to the worthy Treasurer of the National Treatre, aad com- manded by Capt. Purdy, the lnases. rive their first ball this evening, and no doubé it will bes brilliant and rockable assembly. Imvortant Drciston in Cattronnia—The Sa- Teme Court has decided th-t the Alealdes who ld office atthe time, and after the conclasion of the packet ships Emerald and Bt. Denis, Of the Bavaria of the Havre line. A better oaptai Could met have been ealected. We undersiand that Captain Stoddard gore in the BJ. on ber frat trio, \¢ bis own Gine steamer is getting ready for sea. the treaty at Hidalgo, made 21 Febroary, 1343, aad exchanged 90th had no power to convey Janda, and the 1e are not valid 5 also, that n titles are void, ae under My con liw they possessed mo right to al Invds = Catifornia Paper.