The New York Herald Newspaper, January 6, 1852, Page 2

Lecture on the Arctic Expedition, by Dr. Kane. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON. On Monday, Dec. 29, the lectures for the searon com- wenced at the Amithsonian Institution, and notwithstan- ding it was s very disagreeable night, and the walking was excessively bad--particularly in that part of the “Mall” ‘which the Corporation of Washington have neglected to | plank—a numerous audience, a large portion of whom were females, waded to the building, at a distance from the city, to hear Dr. Kane describe some of the incidents connected with the progress of the Arctic expedition, which was fitted out by Henry Grinnell, Esq.,a retired merchant of New Yerk; and which has recently returned from its perilous exploration. It was merely a | ieee lecture, however; and be- ing chiefly of an introductory nature, rendered the ab- sence of maps and diagrams of less consequence, which. owing to scme neglect, had not arrived, but which will be on hand on Wednesday evening, when the Doctor ‘will enter more into details. He commenced by alluding, in a brief manner, to the ary of enterprise which prompted Columbus to discover American covtinent, and Cabot, Hudson, Sir Hum- phrey Eilbert, and other voyagers of early date, to ex- plore the Arctic regions, thus contributing to the then Scanty fund of natural history, geography, and science. ‘There efforts had been continued down to the present day, in veesels better adapted to the aature of the yoy- age thore firet employed being open-decked vessels, of fling tornage, and which returned home at the expi- ration cf the summer. After glancing at the physical sccsscyranres of the Arctic regions~ the immense area of the ‘lar ocean, comprising four and @ half millions of miles =-the magnitude of the Coppermine and other rivers, ri- valling the Mississippi and Missouri combined —he re- ferred to the movement on the part of the government of England—a nation always liberal, and far-sighted in | ‘its liberality--when in 1815 it fitted out the first of that series of expeditions sent out to search for a northwest pasrage, and to which men prominent in science and sta- tion lent theirinfiuence. It had been enquired, why this anxiety in the pursuit of such an object, at tue im- minent risk of human life? and why the expenditure of immenre wealth in search of such a worthless chime- ra’ But it was not to satisfy a vain curiosity that these expeditions were undertaken. Owing to the inves- tigations of scientific men, in high northern latitudes, and the vibrations of the pendulum, the ablate form of the earth had been ascertained, the outlines of the coasta of Greenland and America had been determined, the depth and gravity ef the polar seas mude known, the rate and direction of the {currents noted, and a know- ledge acquired of the state of the atmospheric electricity, and its connection with the variation and power of the magnetic needle in the Arctic regions. It was also to this epirit of enterprise that the cod fishery on the banka of Newfoundland, and the whale fishery of the Northern ocean, owe their origin; while the voyages of Parry and Ross, who wintered within the Arctie circle, bad led ‘to the discovery of these groups of islands which constitute the Northern archipel go. Sir John Franklin, he raid, commenced is Bavel carecr in the Britich service at Copenhagen, and terminated it at New Orleans, in 1415. In 1819 he was emp!oyed in penetrating to the northern coast of Ame- rica by land. After wintering in that inhospitable region, he reached the Coppermine Kiver in 1821, and in Decem- ber of that year, arrived ata fort of the Hudson Bay Company, after ruffering every privation which it is Possible to conceive. In 1825, he undertook a new Journey overiand. with the intention of sailing westerly from M‘Kenzie’s River to Bhering’s Straits; and between the extreme point which he reached, and Icy Cape, only eleven degrees of coast are unknown. Possessed of in- domitable courage. he was aman of kind and winning manners; and at the present day, is epoken of by the Indians in terms of affectionate regard. In 1845, he was telected by the British government to conduct the ex- yedition, from which he has never returned ; and in June of that year, he sailed from England, beving the Erebue amd Terror under his com- mand. The transport that accompanied these vessels Jeft them in July fcllowing, anchored to an iceberg, wait- ing for an cpening in the which would enable them topreceed: and within the last two years, the American party were similarly imprisoned in the same place, When nearly three years had elapsed, without eny tidings arriving of the missing veseels, Great Britain des- patched three expeditions by different routes—one of which, under Sir John Ross, from which the most was ted, had directions to follow in the track of Frank- | ut which resulted in a lamentable failure; and | notwithstanding all the efforts that have been made, Sir John Fravklin and his companions, if still alive, have ‘been five years imprisoned in the ice, and the entire civi- Mzed world have become interested in their behalf. Amid the excitement which had been produced, the superior | mind cf Lady Franklin rore predominant. Owing to | ber energetic’ appeals, Russia and Denmark had sent out expeditions, the British government were prompted to renewed exertions, and Henry Grinnell, Eaq , was in- | duced to ft out two versele, at his own cost, to proceed | in rearch cf the long lost party. It was the first Arctic | on that ever left the chores of the United States. | vele—the Advance and Ressue—suiled on the , tive daye they sighted Green- | the 7th July The lecturer kere entered into a field fce, with which the coast abounded, and through | wbich the expedition had to proceed, before it could xeach Lancaster Scund, the course of its exploration 2t lepgth they became embedued inthe ice, and their | Situaticn was feariul in the extreme, surround: they | were on ali sides, by thigbarsier, until nthe 28th August, & gale epruug up. and fh two days they were driving pa: the glacicrs of Greenland. It is this prevalence of ioe, in slmortincerrant etate of vicleut commotion, that renders whaling « most cangerour purruit—so much #0, that Suring cue year slone upwards of e thousand lires were senann naseae whisk be mad m 2OPt. Auu Fcarcely & w.n--— rm sees as ave Ma OL by the destruction of bumen life. ot only are vereels liable to be shattered to atcms by the collision of large bodies of ice. but the cold is excestive--almost beyond endurance. Through the interposing obstacles in Baf- fn’s Bey the American expedition pushed its way, by various means with which railors are familiar, until, et the «expiration of forty-two days, it had advanced two | hundred miles. in accomplishirg which seven ten-inch | were parted; the thermometer, although it was mmer seacon, being af low as two degrees gbove tbe freezing point Ths expedition eubsequently fell in with thore from England, which had been sent out by the British government, and witb that under Sir James | Rorr, who bad been cee by Lady Franklin to | vearch for ker husband, in accomplishing whieb | ebject ebe bad expended ber private fortune and | then retired to her father’s house to wait the result. | It war while the American officers were in company with the British, that the craves were discovered on | Beechey Island, and the tombetones that were erected sacred to the memory ef Franklin's dead ; each grave being covered with heavy tablets of stone, in the absence | of earth, to protect the bodies from beasts ot prey. This melancholy incident, the lecturer said, bad a corres- nding effect—even upom the minds of the ueuslly sht-hearted sailors, who afterwards seemed studiously | te avoid Beechey Island. Frcem various indications that | abounded in the vicinity of these graves— among others, | t°,¥ & blacksmith ebop, the vestiges of fires, six hundred tin | canisters, which bad comteined preserved meate, all | | lowing resolution. before off | or other ¢) of ‘14th street, Bixth avenue, Of" Vices at station houses. Abel in. In favor of light street, be- tweem Eighth avenue and dway ; alse Sixth street, between the Bowery and Avenue A, with gas. Ofpaying 8B. A. Vanderlip $250 for extra services rendered in City Inepector’s ‘oflice Of Committee on Ordinances, relative to petition of cartmen, recommending an ordinance pro- eine neciios of wood in the streets without license. Adverse to the appointmeat of a clerk forfthe Gouverneur mares’ In favor of increasing salary of clerk of Centre market. PETITION REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ARTS AND sciences. Of Edwin Williams, asking for permission to prepare and publish, for the use of the city, for exchange with foreign nations, and for sale to st of the citizens and others as desire to purchase copies, a ted volume of not less than seven hundred on graphy, resources, progress, ani i city of New York, from the settlement of the Dutch until the present time. The Board adjourned at 10 P. M. to 3 P. M. this after- noon. Jan. 3-—-The Board met at 3 P. M., Morgan Mergans in the cheir, and a quorum of members present. The minutes of the two preceeding meetings were read and approved. REPORTS ADOPTED. In favor of epening Fifty-ninth street, from Third avenue to Firet, Adverse to the petitions of sundry persons for correction of taxes. Recommending that the petition of members of Engine Company No. 22. to have gas introduced into their house, be referred to the Com- mittee on Fire Department. In favor of increasing th salary of E. Evans, messenger in the Comptreller’s office and Street Department, from $500 to $600 per annum, In favor of confirming sundry expulsions of firemen. REPORTS ORDERED TO BE FILED. Of the Chairmen of Uroton Aqueduct Committees of both Boards of Pxamination of the Accounts of Croton Aqueduct Department, in accordance with the 16th section of the act to create said Department, passed April 11th, 1549. REFORT LAID ON THE TABLE AND ORDERED TO BE PRINTED. Que thousand copies of the Report of the Special Ocmmittee appointed to make arrangements for tender- ing the hospitalities ef the city to Governor Louis Kossuth, RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Appointing the following persone Inepectora of Election for the Seventh district, Seventeenth ward :—Barnard Gaffney, Calvin Hubbitt. aud James C. Furman; and for the Eighth Election district. Seventeenth ward—John Fagan, Isaac li, Brown, and Charles H. Lawrence. REPORTS CONCURRED IN. Aresolution formerly adopted by Board of Aldermen, was returned from the Board of Assistants, relative to the grant of the free use of Madison square to Edward Riddle and bis associates, for the purposes of an Indus- trial Exhibition of all Nations. The resotutien was amended by inserting Reservoir square, instead of Madi son, Cencurred in. Alderman Coyxiix moved that the Board adjourn to meet on Monday morning next, at 10 AM. Alderman 8rcrrevanr eaid that he understood that their successors intented to be sworn in early on Mon- day morning, and that the present Board would be un- able ‘si transact any business, as the room will be oo- cupied. Alderman Coxx.in then moved that a committee of two be appointed to wait on his honor the Mayor, and inferm him that the Board of Aldermen having conclu- ded their business, were ready to adjourn for the ses. sion, inorder that be might have an opportunity of making apy communication. Aldermen Dovcr and Coxxiix were appointed such committee: and having retired for a short time, re- turned and reported that the Mayor would communi- cate with the Board. Alderman Grirrix moved that a committee of two be appeinted to wait on the Board of: Assistants, to make a similar announcement; and having retired to the eham- ber of the Board of Assistants for a short time, returned and reported that they had adjourned. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Alderman Mitier then offered the following resolution, and pasted an eulogium on the President of the Board of Aldermen for the able and efficient manner ip which he has discharged his delicate duties: — Resolved, That the thanks of this Board are hereby tendered to Morgan Morgans, Esc. for the abl cous and impartial manner which has distingu in the discharge ot his delicate cuties as presiding officer of the Beard of Aldermen, The foregoing resclution was unanimously adopted The Preeident, Morgan Morgans, returned thanks to the Board. Alderman Sturtevant moved the adoption of the fol- ting which. he, asa junior member of the board. thanked the efficient clerk of the board, David T. Valentine, for bis advice and assistanc: Rerclved, That the thanks of this Board be and ar hercby tendcred to David T. Valentine, for the ableaud faithful manner in which he has discharged the duties of clerk of this Board, fur the past two years. Alderman CuarMan offered the following resolution, which war adcyted :— Resolved, That the thanss of thir Doard be. and they aoe hereby tendered, to James M mn, deputy clerk, Jokn H. Chambers, lienry Ten byck, and J Voung. assistant clerks of this Scard, for the and courteous manner in which they have diecharged Gutics of their reepective cflece Alderman Grirrix moved the adoption of the following rerolution :— eph fal ne on amount assessed on his water lots, for filling and , tothe clerk, Mr. Monk, I beli for this lating Forty-thted, surest, between ‘Tenth aad Twelfth | Suuty2s of the bullekine and be hos oid wo tonto avenues. Appointment of Taapeotors of Election in the | bulletin was published in that menth, and that the Nineteenth ward. Reports of Committee on Roads—In | frst number published in 1851, was in April. The ee po Rg Ne 8 April number J have seon, and it dees not contain ie acronis Sh ecpnee cated a rps 2a | erangedaiphobetlenly and iivided hike Stated - A cident at in Greenwich avenue. In favor | and townsbips, which is the kind of list I inquired of pay services, unting to $193. | for in the HeraLp. Nor have I heard of any such In favor of paying $7,000, for expenses of Kossuth cele- | published list; nor do I believe it has been pub- in building in Hester street, | ed. And a bulletin is not to be confounded Muirty-frst street, front Third to Lexington avenue ona, | With the pamphlet, published in pro Firming Jr crenus from ThirusthtoTainy sists see, gulilled Transaetions ofthe Amortean Art Union, pr rapremeenest ney vere eg “fBy eotparing the lists of 48 and °49, the C also, Fifth avenue, from to Fortieth street. In y comparing the and °49, the Com- favor of correcting an error in payment upon lot No. 10, | mittee of Artists found that only about ono-third for regulating Eightieth street, between Becond and | continued to “register heir names ;” that in the Third avenues. In faver of und com- | large cities the falling off was greatest; that in weus to the High Bridge, for park. In favor of re- | the distant outskirts there was @ great increase ; | sidewalk across Scammel street. In favor of re- | and that the bulk of the subscribers were froehly \ding fine to Stephen Wray. Of repairing side’ caught, by hired drummers, surreptitiously placed in Grand, Canal, and Caroline streets and Kighth | SUG Ot Ov ion and guise of ‘disinterested: iivads of avenue. Of lighting Thirty-fourth street, between | sa,tne Pow cting chem «Honorary Secrateciose th avenue and Broadway; and Bixth street, | ® bepress 2 ‘ary Secretaries, between Bowery and Avenue A, with gas. Of | and thus enab! ing them to deceive the unwary. paying 8. A. Vanderlip for services rendered in Gity | The list for 1850 might have enabled us to show far mspector’s office. In favor of lighting Twenty- | more of this inadhesiveness; instoed of a greal firat street with gas. Of regulating Fort; hth street from Tenth to Eleventh avenues; of re) ing sidewalks Bridge street, between and resetting curb and gutter Whiteball and State streets; of and grading Eighth avenue, from 125th to 128th streets; of remitting nul tax of George Arend; of repairing sidewalks in hurch street and West Broadway; of remitting taxes on Alonzo G, Reynolds, James 8. Cooper, James 8. L. Cumming, John A. Parker, and Hiram D. Peet; of flag- ging and setting curb and gutter in Sheriff street, be- tween Broome and Grand streets, with an ordinance; of recommendation to have the polls held at places where spirituous liquors are not sold; of establis! ‘exte- ior line of city on Harlem river; of asc ieee in Reade street; of fi sidewalks in y- third street, between Fourth and Sixth avenues; of laying cross walks in Orange and South streets ; of selling gore of land to Daniel B. Taylor; of selling gore of land to Ann Jay; of repairing sidewalks in Duane street; of re- ding and repairing Twenty-third street, between ‘curth and Fifth avenues; of paying Morgan Morgans and A.A. Alvord, Esq, $250 each, for services as Com- missioners of health; of confirming sundry expulsions from the fire department ; of fixing grades between Forty-second and Fifty-recond streets and North aud East rivers ; in favor of opening 124th street, from the Old Chureh road to the Sixth avenue. The board adjourned till Monday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Board of Supervisors. Jan, 2.—The Board of Supervisors met at 4 P. M—the Recorder, Francis R. Tillou, in the cbair, and a quorum of members present. The minutes of the last meeting Were read and spproved. REPORTS ADOPTED. In favor of allowing Messrs. Sandford & Willard $250, as counsel fees for arguing a writ of mandamus obtained against the Board of County Canvassers,{n the case of Levi 8. Chatfield. BILLS PAID, Of Mr. Sheppard, amounting to $100, for arguing the same. In favor of raising the salaries of the Police Justices to $2,000, and that of the Clerks of Police Courts to $1,200; also the salaries of Ward Justices to $2,000, On motion, the Board adjourned to 4 P. mu. Saturday. United States Circult Court. Before Hon. Judge Betts. Jan, 2—Samuel Colt vs. Hiram Young and Edward Leavitt —Bill for injunction to restrain defendants from the infringement of the patent granted in 1836 toMr, Colt for Kis invention of repeating fire arms. The de- fendants’ counsel filed an answer and cross-bill, and moved to stay proceedings. Motion refused. Counsel for defendants then insisted that an injunction could not be gran ed without the affidavit of the complainant, Mr. Colt being absent in England, the affidavit haa been made by his agent. Mr. Dickerscn, for the plaintiff, replied that, if the Court thought it necessary to have the personal sffidavit of Mr. Colt, he would procure it by deepatching a messenger to England. ‘This measure being ucceded to, the cause stands over till the February erm, Brooklyn City Intelligence. Founn Dean ix nis Brv.—A Freuchman, named ( briel Sprawl. found dead in bed, at his residence, neer the Navy Yard gate, at one o'clock on Thursday morning. Information was sent to the Coroner, and he proceeded to hold an inquest. New Yran's Erxee.—Two young men, named John Blake and James Tobey, were arrested by officer Mc- Laughlin, of the First district police, about four o’elock in the morning, for wilfully and recklessly smashing in the windows cf Mr. Blagrove's drug store, in Atlantic street, and tearing down the awnings in front of Middle- ton’s grocery store, corner of Hicks and Atlantic streets, The accused were brought before Ju ordered te find bail in the sum of $600 and answer the charge to appear Theatrical and Mustcal. Bowery Tyraths.The performances announced for this evenirg consist of the sdmired play of Btranger,”’ the sterling drawoe entitled “Retiaelle.” and theextraveranza celled “Monkey Jack,” all of which areexceedingly well cast. Buch great attraction must certainly draw o very large assembiage to night. Resolved, That the thanks of this Board are hereby tendered to the reporters of the various newspapers, attending the meetings of this Board, for their gentie- manly ecnduct. and accuracy cf their reports Alderman Bruntevant offered the foliowing resolution for adoption — | ey) auat the thanks cf the Board be tenders John Kidney, our Sergeant-at-Arme, for the faithful and cheerful performarce of the duties of his off ‘A wessage was then received from the Mayor, to the eflect that he had no communieation to make to the Board, after which the minutes of the meeting were read and approved, and the Board (having concluded their businese) adjourned sine die. ‘The newly elected Board of Aldermen will be sworn in on Monday, by Meyor Kingsland. BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN. QUESTION AS TO THE DURATION OF THE TOWER OF THE BOARD. Jan. 2—The Board met—the President, A. A. Al yord, Eeq., in the chair; and efter the reading of the pro- ceedings of e fcrmer meeting, the following protest was effered :— ‘The undersigned. members of the Board of Assietant Aldermen, elected to serve during the year 1861. do most solemnly TROTEST againet the paseage cf any act, law, crdinance, resolution, ig Whatever. by the Assistant Aldermen of the severa) wards, as well as scainst any action they may take as a Board of Assistant Aidermen, in Common Coun- cil convened. in any wise affecting the legal rights or inte- rests of eny citizen or citizens, for the following reascas, iti=- ‘That the amendment to the city charter, passed July 851, provides that the Common Council ebail hold eed fave ‘ : I | monthly sersione, commencing on the first Monday of | Placed in regular order. pleces of tobn paper and memo: | cach month. The December sesrion of the Common departed without jeaving any record of the time or of | lasted until the night of December Slet, 1851, when it ex. F red by limitation of law. hie intended course. It is usual, said the Doctor. in | FY Fae Wilaster; haa relerence to @ cal- conclusicn, for northern navigators to seek bar- | tothe dmendment to the enarte a 4 | ender month. then the sestion expired et 120’clock on ber st the spproach cf winter, and the American | qhe night ci December dlat, 1801; ot if it ad reference to ca ee ie re ee the ico In which it waa impr’. | & Month cf daye, then it expired by limitation, at toued rected, end, Unfting with it when it mored—the | the ¢xplction of thirty. cne days from, the time of tos Bd | the commencement of the session. , 12 o’elo commotion of the iceat times preventing fires from ie. | cn ihe night of December Slst, 1661. The December session ine Kinds oo oer cn degrece’ below zere, On the | beving expired by limitation of law, the Bosrd of Assist- i E September, the expedition parted from their English | $Bt Aldermen conuot convene ff common Acai tee nde. who were between the ice and the main; and on : i Both it reached 1625 north latitude, a poriticn never | ie TE before occupied by Curistian ship under similar cireum- | age (Signed,) pare right Ci no binding efivct whatever. stencer. A watery streak and dark blue sky in the dis- “ wer, olga. gether with the change of tides, indicated ee Ea P a. As late os the middle of November the indi. | WESTLEY SulThi. Htoventh ward. vations ¢f motion still continued, and the ships were | DANIP Fi ‘ Twelfth wara, borne cuward without any eppirent chance of resoue,or | apn, « First ward. ity to leave a memorial aa to whither they bad gone. | iG print a eS ore on board spoke little to each other; but the re- DUDLEY HALE i Becond ward. Hectiom would force Itself upon the mide even sctie ca SF Hea tree eva aa ee oo eS tea caren. nat at the tate ps that | Avristant Alderman Tyran then offered a rercluti A. Alvord, Beq of thanks to & partial manner in which be courte ur and é Cficer and bis companions might be theire ‘Come " formed bi for the paet year, with ainc Lepper bert wither of the mewbere for hie foture welfare and | POARD OF ALDER | Raperness. : : a | "Eble resolution wae unanimously adepied, and the gar int went, the - | 2 val hich he rect ainwhen Aldermen | President read valedictory addrets, in w e Te: - rocuted their kindly feeling ee eke | PrAssistant ‘Aldermen Bars ey offered a similar resolutic Clerk of the Boerd with reference to Richard Scott —alto adopted | Arsistant Aldermen Tissi.n and Bann then seve | poke. regretting that «diliereuce of opinion had er: | se to their power of meeting that evening; but es | agreed in the opinions expreseed in the protest, thi | would retire from the performance of any duties et that Board. The latter raid be would attend if the Board was the restion on the a p! e the last day cf the Mime Prieipest exid, that the charter stated the Doard abould meet on the first Moncey in each month, and thet nothing was mentioned about the limit of the onth ey sittings nen | cobvened by the Maycr; but since he had come in. cae The Curnx then called the names o: the member, when | b44 been Yrealled (0 bie mine. which be thought wasin Aldermen Cooke refuted to auswer tc bis name, C7 Al | bint, where the Court of Sessions, having bad eccasicn the Beard Haws eeid. if the subject of the nomins- hief of Police was to be discussed, Alder- | to prolong their eiiting, had to obtain an act of the Legis- lature to enable them fo to do. ‘There gentlemen having | retired, the regular Lueiners wes called up, but some few . | papers oxi from the other Board had been referred to, ct | Whena mction to adjourn to this day at 3 P. M., was made and carried, and the Board accordingly separated Janvany & This Board met, the President, A. A. Al- | yord, Etq.in the chair, end # querum of members, ‘There provesting on the last cocesion against the legality | of the meetings did not atiend, and the business pr eecced in ite crdinary ccurse The ) roceedings of the last and approved the an Cooke would mort certainly be ¢ut of the wa: walsermen Cooxe said be war opposed to such condu at going round the Station hc uses at nightand release tion of Board After some excitement ung prise nert wae Crpapized, When St was moved and reoets cf thirty minutes be teken, in order Board cf Buperviscre to organize, the Reo elected.) being present. The adjourpment ataquat- | ourned to half past | k before the Board | he minutes of the | athe busimess te- | aecy card met ecoording two meetinge were read PETITION REFERRED { owners of property on Fifth avenue, In fay ing old grades from Forty-eecond to Fifty-te ets. oat fore % Appointing the following petsoDs tlone for the election districts cf KEPORTS ADOPTED. * sidewnlke round the Park (after some ret district—Philip J. Moproe. NF | cussion); and te refleg the sidewalk in Broadway, on the Stevens; Becond WB. Rockwell, W | cuettidcet the Parke Gn Finance—adverse to action chp Fegan; Third 6M Cock | relative to petition of T. concurring to remit p be Ques; Poorth= W. one scnul tax f Bemuel P concurring to awa Davis; Fifth—-J. J. Bevins, KI | ccntruct for oil to BP. C. Kingsland and H, R. Button resting the « i vor OF | On Heade= concurring to clore the old Eastern post road Capt Lov ett dag lh e ea | between Fitty secend aod Sisty-sixth streets; concur. amount paid by hin Se een a | fur toll across Macomb’s bridge, Om bildren inured Leng Lewd da A «end Slips=in faver ¢f concu No. 2. in 3 piers Noe 20 and statement * aadrerse to pe on Atsecemen en of bot Boards of the Croton Aqueduct with the sixteenth section (ment, pasted April 12 ht, 1m eecordenc reate aid cepa tor of Assersmente PAPERS CONCURRED } Report of Finanee Committee—In favor of remitting d by Te b Bridg nd newt (he Hig nTe AvOYTEE amitting OF Lindsley $1,27 hiling in and regulating Porty-thied street | jyogment against Abper Osborn. Of Committee on Am ' “enh and Twelfth avenues, Of remulatins | yy srey tate fever of rmitting OF Tindsley 81.9787 : ' fete Teeth te Blewenth seer ® | cars of the committee. Broanway Thravne —The new ballet styled “Un Jour de Cornivala Venice.’ is to be repeated aguin this eve- nipg.in which Mi'e Lola Montes will personate the character (f Dovus Inez. The comedy of the “Two Bon- Dycastles,”’ and the greatly admired drama called “All that Glitters is not Gc ) are also to be represented. Ninre'e Gar pen —The celebrated Gabriel take Bengt at gris getablich pieces selected wie, thesaverite pn ‘ "Tanks. jumeau,” * The Elopement,”? and the “Vovjuror’s Gift,” forming silogether s@ fine an entertainmest as can be desired, A crowded house may be antictzated. Benton's ToEaTne.—Anether great till of emusement is advertieed by Burton for this evening. The excellent comedy, entitled “Cid Heads and Young Hearts’? is to be the ccr:mencing feature, and the laughable farce styled “Highway Robbery,” will terminate all. Persons withing to procure comfortable seats, should go early. Nationar THeatRe.—The great favorites, Mr. and Mrs. B, Willisms, are to appear sgain this evening in their new drams, called “ Te Pilgrim of Love” and also in the excellent Irish farce of “ Paddy, the Piper.” The terminating feature will te the favorite piece of the © Friskey Cobbler,” whieh is well cast. Barnum’: srum.—The ccmic piece of “A Wife for Half an Hour,” and the farce of Love in Livery,” are to be performed here this afternoon. In the evening, will be given the comedy of * Major Jones’ Courtship,” and the pantomime of * The Fairy Gift.” Bowsxy Avranueatre.—A eplendid equestrian enter- tairment bos been provided by Sands and Company for this evening. All the trick ponies and dancing horses are to be introduced. : Cnnisty’s Mixetrers.—This inimitable band of Ethio- pean delineators offer a fine programme for this evening. Friiows’ Mixstaris —The entertainments announced by this fine company for to-night are very excellent, Astor Prack —The Wiis te of ee ERS ight es, We scn continue to be the Selight of large suse loses om thi eds to igarm that be olor will give day performances om Thurs- day and Saturday. Mn. Joun Sevton's Bexerit. comes off at Niblo’s to- morrcw evening. The great Burton aud the Ravels are to appear. ‘Mies Hayes bad a good house in Philadelphia on Satur- day. although the weather was most unpropitious. fir William Don is playing in Cleveland. The American Art Union. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Dean Sin: —I did not intend again to cast “my line in riled watere,” because the fish found there are not worth the taking. So, after reading the labored and abusive article which appeared in the Henatp of Tuesday last, the 23d December, as emanating from the committee, I had made up my mind to maintain a dignified silence; but on reflection, las- sume itnet enly as aright, but az my duty, to notice these gentlemanly insinuations about art- ists struggling with adverse circumstances, and making Sem a plea for the seule of their pictures, which they would never ark a private purchaser to outrage his taste by buying Well, perhaps Mr. his worke: and perhaps the committee is wrong— | that is possible; but it is sleo possible that from reacous timilar to those which would guid pri- vate gentleman in the selection «ia g paintirgs, they have used the privilege of con judgment.” Ie this poner comn themselves into a tribunal of tae there can be no appeal? selves as gentlemen and Le age to m, asanartiet, J appeal tot! ablic this most valuable institution.” | | way, where they can tee two of the “rejected” | ture! which the committee bave said, virt | are not worth purchasing. foriable back parlor of the Art Union building. tists, extolling the institution to ‘the #k | theee gentlemen say eeverer things of the man: | “they were truculent 1” Reepectfully, Tuomas Dovenry. American Art Union Contradteted, columns to reply to the part which relates to Doughty is right in bis estimate of the merit of lery of fulting their own tastes and acting on their own tee to erect te, from which ] bave offered wy pictures thrice to the ccmmit- tee within the last eight months, end thrice have they been rejected. I bave simply aszed them their yeatons for £0 doing; and now they answer by b+ cure end mcan insinuations, degrading to them- y reputation ¢ public, thefriend of refer them to the store of Messre. Williams & Stevens, in Broad- L will now depend | on the judgment of the public in preference to that of the gentlemen who lounge in the com- One word in regard to the card which appeared in one ofthe papers and signed by come twent, i, Ys sir, Ihave heard some of the most prominent of ment of the Art Union than J have ever uttered; but they were afraid to let their sayings reach tho Was I not right in saying Mr. Eviton—! ask the favor of room in your for, increase, 2,485, such as they had in °49, there was in ’60, decrease of 2,650, or 5,319 less than there should have been, if the ratio of incroaso had been preserved. The next point is, that ‘‘Mr. Fisher complains of the plan of the institution, which requires all pictures to be sent to the rooms in Broadway, in- stead of allowing the prize-drawers to select and purchase their own works. But this is the fault, not of the committeo, but of the constitution.” Tho constitution itself, in art. 2, says :—‘* The Commit- tee of Management shall, from time to time, make and alter the constitution, by-laws, and regu- lations of the institution.” The charter says, in Sec. 3:— The Committee of Management shall have xpowet to make, from time to time, such a con- stitution, bye-laws, and regulations, as they shall judge proper.” But what credit weuld be duc to this reply, even if the committee had no power to alter the constitution? Have they not violated the etter of it, by postponing their distribution until Dec. 31, and the spirit of it by further and indefi- nite postponement! Let us seo Art. 1:—‘ There shall be astated meeting of the: members on the Friday evening next before Christmas, at such place and hour as the Committee of Management shall direct, to be called the annual meeting of the association, when the distribution of works of art, and the election of the members of the Com- mittee of Management shall take place.” The wants of the Kossuth meeting afforded not evena pretext for a postponement; for the committee had a right to Tripler Hall, and the “‘ constitution” re- uired them to use it en that evening, unless ano- er room could be obtained; and their own gal- lery would have been the fittest room, and saved a considerable expense, which in no way could bene- fit country members. The next point is, ‘Alter that (the constitu- tion); abolish the free gallery ; shut out the artists from employment and a market for their works; make the Art Union a simple machine for distri- buting so many prizes in cash, instead of @ collec- tion of pictures, and then you will have the im- roved system which this critic prefers.” Here it is assumed that, without this picture prize system, a free gallery cannot be maintained. Tho Phila- setae and New England Art Unions have free galleries ; the London Art Union intends to have One a8 600! the funds arising from 24 per cent of the annual income shall become sufficient to procure one ; and the artists themselves would pacers one if needed—and none is needed absolutely—and the city ought to provide one—and the New York Gallery might be inducedto give free admittance. Here it is pretended that | want prizesin cash. I want prizes consisting of certificates, payable in caeh to artiste, when they give satisfactory assu- rance that they have received them i peypiea for their works. Here it is also assumed that the prizes would not be expended for works of ar:. Lot these men be told at once that this system has been at work for years; and if they can prove mapy cases of such fraudulent diversion of its prizes, we shall reconsider, but their assertion will not eatisfy us. In conclusion, I am one of those against whom they direct sweeping cbarges of dishonorable motives, falee statements, want of talent, and want ofhonor. So far as these charges refer to me, I de- clare them to be talse and caluinnious. Your obedient seal K. Fisner. California Steamers. In your paper of this day (ec. 30th,) I perecive a statement of the pazsage of the steamer (olden | Gate, from New York to San Francisco, and know- ing that you would not willingly publish a state- aent from which erroneous conclusions may be drawn, | beg leave to call your attention to the re- marks. ‘Lhe writer of the letter signed ‘ Frank,” gscerts that the Golden Gate arrived at San Fran- cisco on the 19th, making the passage from Panama in the unprecedented short space of thirteen days and six hours—over three days lees time than any other vessel. On her way round the Horn, she made the following time :— From New York to Ri n “Rid Janeiro to Valparaiso 3 “Valparaiso to Papame.... o4 “Panama to fan Francisco, 06 From New York to San Francisco... 64 0 On reference to the log of the steamer North America, of Vanderbilt's passreniene Line, via Nicaragua, on ber paseage from New York to San Francisco, | find the following, which was published inthe papers at the timt :— Deys. Hows. From New York to Rio Jeneiro.. 22 22 “Rio Janeiro to Valparaiso. 18 Ody “ Velperaisoto Panama.. 30 0135 “ Panama to San Francisoo. 13. - From New York to San Francisco....., 64 4 The steamer Pacific, of the same line, also made the passage to. Panama in about fifty-one days, or within a few hours of ts North America ; but not having her log, I cannot give the exact time. You | will, however, perceive that the ‘wonderful pas- sage made by the Golden Gate,” has been not only equalled, but surpassed, by the North Ameri- ca, by sixteen hours, having beaten her three of the passages out of four, viz., from Now York to Rio thirteen hours ; from Valparaiso to Panama, | twe and a half hours; from Panama to San Fran- cisco, fix hours. The passage from Rio to Val- aie. fiyeanda half hours, being the only one \ in favor of the Golden Gate. The Golden Gate, on this wonderful trip from Panama to San Fran- cisco, arrived at the latter place November 19, | connected with steamer that left New York Oct. | 1l—making the trip ett in thirty-nine days; | andat the date of December Ist, the latest dates the regular mail from New York, were to the h September- sixty-five days previous; but by exprese, via Nicaragua, dates of the 22d October | were received November 28th. The public are | well aware that this fast mail line is receiving | $688,000 a year for carrying the mail—irrespective of another payment for its transit acress the Isth- ‘mus. The Independence, the slowes: of Vander- bilt’s steamers, left San Francisco on the evenin; | in New York on the morning of 29th December, | (Monday,) making the paesage through in bece seven and a half days—the shortest trip ever made. AMINER. Another Letter fron # Mrs. Thrasher. The New Orleans Picayune Of the 26th ult. publishes the foliowing letter, which. it is said, was written for the porpote of anticipating Mr. Owen’s publications here, or fo correct any erroxecus impression which the bx. Coneul's publications might produce in regard to the laticns existing between Mr, Thrasher and Mr. Owen: Havana, Dec, 15, 1851. ‘o THE Eprtons of THY Picayune + z Gentiemen.—I lerrm that Mr. Owen is boasting quite putlicly of a letter of thanks received from Mr. J.B, ‘Thrasher. On the morning that my son was taken from his riccn to be hurried into exile, he sent Mr. Owen @ jetter, but it waa to thank him for all he has tuflered oumpelied te muke; and for all letters that have been {curd cn bis table unopened, as he firmly believes Mr. Owen to he the cause of ali; nor is he alone in this be- Nef. Mr Owen hes played a double psrt; withholding is government papers, protests, and instructions, jsbed him to present. wd forcibly; and her arsieted this government in causing his ruin. In my last interview with my son, among his last words were these : “Mother, it Thad pot gone to Mr Owen on that fata) morminy, and implored him to, at least, make the attempt to thore fifty human lives, should have been in this dupgeon; nor would have taken the ccurse it hes done.”” 0 said to him, “ And what reply wil) you make to your country, sir’ and to thore mothers, and those wives, and those distera, when they thal] ask you, where ie my son, und husband, ord wy brother, whem you have pro Hie Lae sworn to bave bis revenge. and now he has it’ Lehculd uve written to you before this, but for the fear that Mr Owen might yet make further trouble for ur; Lut be is now gone. He sailed this morning for Charleston, and can barm vp no more. : Yours, reepectfull Mrs, F Po Tanasnen Rior is Brnixowaten <The Gauaseroga Fountain contesns @ cCmmuncation dated Densville, January 1, which gives @n acccunt of a rict, which occurred on the night previcus at Epringwater Valley, and which reulte in the death of ere young man and the wounding of cthers precery and public-house, kept jn the villoge by one Soe. ;* Sumter cf the laborers cugeged on the railroad kad atrembled, and ecme of the young men of the vil- fe deriring admittance were reiused ; this created my- | jeg i shanged. Dari elf, of tho article in your paper of Dee. ath, cisturbance, and threats were exchanged. which you state emarates from the Committ f ght the village beys approached ue i Rafe hw Management. ‘The first pot “Why haven’t mee Te on ive guns Rtully wounding & young man thay pabbiietied sB1s year ae eae et bo | by te meme ef 1. A Barnes, and severely pounding SSsicoh) Wie Oe Me. Fishery ¢ Me. J. | yo thers, nem d William Totten and David Smith, the | K. Fieber. Simply, Mr. Sirher, they bave done | jiiivy q ccuetable. The gone were loaded with back | co in Japuary, Itol, in a number of tho | (hot” gotten was wounded im the head, breast, and leg. | bulletin a to every subscriber, which | fmith in the head and neck. It is thought beth will ou might have Procured in the time of | recover. The w portion of the party, twenty. it, ond may ye” J ppplied at the | ipreir ormter. rented . Important from the West Indics. OUR JAMAICA CORRESPONDENCE. Kuinoston, (Ja.) November 14, 1851, Meeting of the LegislaturesSevere Cale and Loss of Ameri- can Vessele—Election News—Small Pox—Cholera, $c, ‘The steamer Cherokee, which arrived here yesterday proceeds this morning to Chagres, and thence to New York. As there are sufficient items of intelligence to make up « summary, I send this ietter via Chagres, not doubting that it will reach youand be published in the Henao, before any arrival direct from this te New Ycrk. The Cherckee has broaght European news five days later than the last steamer of the Royal West Indian Mail Company. Ourlocal Parliament assembled on the 28th ultimo, when the Governor, Sir Charles Edward Grey, addressed the two branches in a short speech, which is not of suffi- cient general importance to be placed before the Ameri- can public. Both the Council and the Assembly declared portions of the address to be dictatorial, and replied to it accordingly. The measures that have, as yet, been brought forward are not of much importance, amd there is,1 am happy to say, some desire manifested to carry on the bu- siness of the country expeditiously. The subject of im- posts on shipping has engaged attention. Two days since & memorial was presented tothe Assembly, sigued by the entire mercantile body of Kingston and several other parties, praying for a reduction of these imposts, 60 as to encourage increased shipping to visit our harbors. The question has,on former occasions, been mooted in the House; but on the present occasion there seems an earn- | of December Ist, and her passengers were landed | fiom bim; to thenk him for the long voyage he was | estness of purpcse that promises some good to result from it If something be not done this session, I shall, indeed, be mistaken. In « few days, the city of Kingston will be the scene of & warmly contested election for a member to represent her interests in the House of Assembly—her junior mem- ber, Mr. William Titley, having recently died. The can- didates are James Davidson, Esq., of the firm of Scott, Leayeratt & Co., of this city, and Foster Heury March. Eeq., @ solicitor. It was thought that Mr Davidson would be euccersful. St. Ann has aleo returned a new member, Dr. Stennett, in the room of Henry John Bla- grove. Eeq., who has resigned. John 8. Brown, Esq., {nae member for St. James, has likewise resigned. in iis place it is expected the constituency will elect Welles- ley Burke, Keq ,an independent little lawyer, one who will do bis best to reduce the heavy taxation of the soun- try. Ihave given names here, not that they are likely to prove iuteresting to your general readers, but because there are very many Jamaica people in New York, to whom the information will be interosting, Turning from this subject to another not less import- ant, I must allude toa somewhat heavy gale that has visited several portions of the island, and the consequent injury that has been done to the shipping. 1 cannot, I think, do better than extract the particulars from Law- ton’s Daily Advertiser, of yesterday, as they embrace items of importance— the loss of American veasels:— Panisn or Westmoneianp—Tue Wratnen —Our cor- respondent writes : ‘‘ We have, iudee 1, had a most miser- able and wretched week. You connot conceive the state we arein, Qur town has been all but inundated. From Wednesday, on which day the storm commenced, we have been busily engaged. On Friday, a’l the shops of the town were rhut, and the inhabitants busy in assisting those who had suffered by the inroads of the se though little could be done, in consequence of the vio- lence of the waves, which were still rushing up the road, and covering the wharyes. At the Town Wharf, in the occupancy of Messrs. Mason & Tullis, might be seen the wreck cf the Betsey and Jane, a large American brig in pee to load by the firm above mentioned. She laid ‘igh and dry abreast of the wharf, having carried away two cranes and the whole of the landing place. Fortu- Bately but little of her cargo was in, or ali must have been lost. She is now (that is, her hull) being disman- tled,and will be sold during the next week. The ship Water aN rode out the storm well. as did the brig the Maid of Abydoe, althcugh at one period she was in great fea having dragged her anchor. The schooner Rosa ad @ very harrow escape. The Rob Roy, from Kingston, the Iron Boat, belonging to Mason & Tullis, as also a schooner, the property of Mr Tomlinaon, are all ashore. There is'a report that the Young Columbus, Captain Rookwood. was lost, with all hands, off Nagril, but this wants confirmation. Thank God; the breeze has lulled, though the horizon still looks very murky and threaten- ing. As may be supposed, the roads are cut up in all directions, and the highway between this town and Blue- fields is not passable, the sea having caused much de- etruction.”? Panishor Sait Evizaneti.—The gale appears to have extended its ravages all _— the ceast, and to have destroyed even more property in the harbor of Black river, than at Savanna.la-Mar. An American lumber brig. a Halifex brig, and a larger new Columbian schooner, the namee of which we have not been able to obtain, were all driven ashore, and became total wrecke—their timbers strewing the beach in all directions. The town was com- peer under water, and fish were gathered by the bas- et-full in every quarter. Parish or Baint James.—Tur Wratnen.—The late rains to which we alluded in our last, have been followed up Ly very severe weather, and on Friday and Saturday, our barber was visited by ® swell, accompanien with heavy breakers, which have done eome damage to the wharves, but fortuvately did not send any vessels ashore. ‘There js no doubt that similar damage has been dene in other parts of the island, but a# yet no accounts have reached us. I scarcely know whether to cail the season Fropitious or unpropitious. Cer‘ain it i, that for many jerry there have ret been ¢ continuous rains us latery. ‘The rmall pox was spreading in the parish of Trelaw- by. There bed been many deaths, but still the mortal- ity was rot considered very great. Kingstonand all other parts of the ielard are entirely free trom the dis- eace. Trelawny is on the north side In Saint Jumes, the chelera hes reappeared in a very malignant form, Ssint Jamesis also on the northside of the island. adjoining Trelawny. T have, now,¥ think, given you all the items that are likely to be of interest. The commercial news you will probaly take from De Corduva's Mercantile Intelligencer, & copy of which I send you. MARKETS. Kineston, Ja, Nov. 12, 1851.—Flour—The disposals since our last reach about 1,400 bbls. Baltimore, at 20s. per barrel. ‘The stock is ample. with a very moderate in- quiry. Rice.—Of Carolina, 10 tierces, rather dusty, by & recent arrival. were placed at 188 per 100lb. Butter.— American, in kegs, has been placed at 9d. Pork.—Mess is held for Ss. per barrel. Prime is quiet, No sales have transpired beyord the usual retail operations. Hams.—There are very (ew American at market, Lum- ber.— White pine is abundant and inactive. We quote it at 72s, a 768, per 1000 feet. Corm.—United Biates is ‘a 8s. per bag of two bushels, Tobacco.—Sales ish have been effected at 10d. per lb. No sales of leaf have transpired. Gold.—American gold is worth {a 1 per cent. Exchange on New York.—Merchants’ Bills, 60 days, 1 per cent premium. Cur Valparaiso Correspondence, Varranaiso, Nov. 26, 1851. Progress of the Revolution in Chili---Its Results and Conse- quences: Bloody Battle Fought in the Streets af this City---Banishment of State Prisoners --Sympathy---Ameri- can Whale Ships—Chili Flour and Crops— Commerce, Exchange, §¢. Clouds of discontent and strife still overshadow the political skies of Chili, growing darker each day, and threatening soon to result in the total overthrow of the present dynasty. The government and its supporters at firet made light of the threats of discontent of iis op- ponents, but the developements of the past two months bas demonstrated to them quite ratisfactorily, that the masces of the people sympathize with the revolutionists, and that they now hold the tenure of power with a very uncertain grarp. As an evidenee of the government fears, not to eny weaknese, they have twice offered to open negotiations for compromise and peace; but Gen. Cruz, the Commander in-Chief of the revol declines all compromises, enve that of going into a new election, and submitting the question to the voice of the people, who shell be President—Montt or his noble self. Reliable information from the southern province bas just reached here of Cruz, with 5,000 well mounted and equipped men, being encamped and within a few leagues of the government forces, avd the probability is, that be- fore this,a bluedy battle has been fought, deciding the fortunee of one or the other party; but result as it may, in victory the “ lone star’) or defeat to the “ lone cross,” ite eflects and consequences is deeply to be deplored by every lover of peace avd order, marring as it must fora long time to come, the hitherto tranquil and progressive ccndition of the young republic, paralyzing ite com- merce, impairing ite eredit, and implanting lasting ani- mosities in the booms of kindred and friends. Late on the afternoon of the 28th ult, while most of the geod citizens were quietly discussing their dinners, an aitack war ma this city by @ large bedy ot revo lutioniats. Himuitaneously assembling at the quartel (ar- ), who suppressed and overpowered the guard on Po inced an beyerd your right to interfere in behalt of” | It appeare that on Irish dance was held ata | and teking poreeseion of adequate arms and am- Wunition, murchedinte the pluza fronting the Cathedral, and demanded of the Government General, Bianco, to surrender the city; but the gallant old #4 dier, nct feel- ing in #n evacuating moed at thet late hour of the even+ ing, heeded his troops and marched on the inrurgenia, when & Lloody engagement took place, which lasted for mere than an hour, resulting in the total routing of the insurgents, and the lose of some hundred killed and wounded cn both sides. s ‘The scene wae one of exciting interest, and the ut- mcet confurien end siarm prevailed during the night. Avid the discharge of mutketry @nd conflict of arms, theurards of men, women, and children ercaped to the high bills cverbarging the city, rome recking a plece of rafety, while others, looking cn tke strife below, cheered cn their friends and comrades On one ot these bills, the flag of the English Admiral ‘vated from the beauti- ful residence of an American gentleman, whore guest he | had been for acme weeks previous, and by way of evin- | cing their aximesity to Jobn Bull for alleged interfrrence \ im thie femily quarrel, some of the retreating and yan- quished revolutioniets amured themeelves by hurling stones and firing ehet atthe fleg, which,for the eafety of she beuse, euil ite feir eceupante, wes soon lowered, smid the exultations of the mob, it being their only vic tory during the eventful dey Mariners from th hh, English, exd American men-of.war at angst 40 prempuy rent ashore noon after the and remained under arms on the Mola all night, for the protection of their respective citizens, in the event cl any attempt made to sack and pillege the city. Com. McOeuly, iv is raid, was requested to quar- ter his men in the Curtom House for the night, which be very properly de og,on the ground of neu irality, and nom-Intexierence in their doneetic feuds | A few days efter’ this revolt, the American bark ' Florida, from New Orleans, was ¢ ment (0 transport state prieoners to gellan, end under the cover of the night, sou cred were marched on board and hurvied off on years ire excursion, to revolutionize and amuse | theneelees pe leet thew cam. em'd the desert eande and Gary Verne oF oe den | reme tme as the above, a be | long, Fuppored from the bl for their patriotism, unless some friendly extended for their relief, It may be that desolate condition, when known, will call forth the y of the philanthropists of ® certain latitude, who, by resolutions in conventiom assembled, seem disposed to take under the protecting care of their ample petticoats, the CE gg of every color and clime, and rest of mankind in general. We be! some Ape gel mpg to ee of (Breeds Fag onvention called, or at & Ber society, for the benefit of human freedom in general, and the ban- ished oppressed in particular. The whale ship Addison and bark Hydasper, of New Bedford, put into this port a few days ago for supplies. The former bas been out 3) months, and taken 1 400 ble, sperm ell; the lattes 35 months, and has taken 1,300 bis. a omeward bound, e Valuable products of their adventure and teil. » stock of Chili flour inthis market is estimated at 60,000 barrels, with abundant supplies stillon hand at: the diferent mills in the imterior The high price at which it is held here (fcom $9 to $9 50 per bbi ) has pre- vented nearly all speculative shipments to California for the past three months, The growing crops of wheat and ae are reprerented to be abundant and fine, but it ie apprehended that the disturbed state of the country will prevent a large portion of it from being harvested. Heavy stocks of goods are accumulating inthe market, whiie there is no disposition either on the part of buyere or sellers to enter into new contracts cr responsibilitiee— the natural effects of war and revoluti ‘The rate of exchange fixed for this steamer is 45 pre- mium to the dollar (Chili prarency) 6 sterling bills, and: 8 per cent for 60 day bills on the United States. Silver dollars are in demand at 10 percent premium, for ship+ ment. SANTIAGO, Political Intelligence. Letter raom Cou. Benton —Col. Benton has addressed: a letter to the demoorats of Jefferson county, Mo., in which he denounces the Jackson resolutions, and all the members of the democracy who voted for Mr, “ On the top ic of instruction, Col B. ects forth as his sen- timent that a Senator is not bound to obey legislative instructions unless they are given in conformity with the will of the people; and if the Senator has any doubt as to what the will of the people is, he is justifiable in ap- pealing to them. New Governor or Atsnama.—The formal installation of the Hon, H W, Collier, as Governor of Alabama, took place on the 17th ultimo. The ceremonies were only tormal, as Vollier was already the incumbent of the Gubernatorial c} nd concluded one term ef office only to commence another. Bucnasan Di tre Ix Pennsyivava —Seventeen counties in Pennsylvania bave instrueted their dele- gates to the Democratic State Convention, to vote for Buchanan. Auten Descartes 1 Onro.—The Fairfield Co. 0. De- meceratic Convention, bave instructed their delegatesto Be Btate Convention, to support the nomination of Col. en. Mreting oF tm Maryann Lxcrsiatune.—the Mary land Legislature will meet on Monday the 6th instant There is a democratic majority of eleven in the House of Delegates, and @ whig majority of two in the Senate. Mervinc or tHe Maine Leoistatune.—The Maine Lee gislature mect on Wednerday the 7th inst. Mr. Burke, late Commicrioner of Patents will, it is said be acandidate for the Gubernatorial nomination in the New Hampshire Democratic State Conventicn. Caxapian Panuiament—The Toronto Colonist of the 27th Decembor, gives @ list of the members returned to Par- liament, as Ministerial 36, Anti-mtnisterial 36, Dr ubtfat 9. That psper ciaims that the new ministry has euffered a decided defeat at the polls, Pesnsyivania—Governon Bicren’s Caninet.—-It is said that Francis W. Hughes, ren of Schuylkill county. is to be Secretary of State, and Hon. James Campbell of Philadelphia Attorney General ot Pennsylvania, under Governor Bigler’s administration. Cunton County Demecnatic Coxventiov.—Thomas Crook, Groton T. Yhomas, and Richard Cottrill, were, on the 30th ult., chosen by the Democratic Convention of Clinton county as delegates to the Congressional District Cenvention, to be held at Plattsburg, on the Sth instant. Bucuanay Detecates 1x Pexnsvivavta.—-The Pennsyl- vanian states, that out of fifty-six delegates already chosen: tothe Harrisburg Convention thirty-six are known to be for Buchanan, thirteen for Cass, and seven unknown. Ot the unknown, Buchanan's friends claim four, thus giving to Mr. B. forty-one votes New Posr Orricr.—The Postmaster General bas eatab- lished & new Post Office at Vistal Centre, Broome Co., and appointed Wm Gordon postmaster. Fable, TO BE LEARNT bY LOUIS NArOL¥oR, ‘There was a diver once, whose boast ‘Was that he brought up treasures lost, However deep beneath the sea, Of glory haired l’arthenope. To try him, people oft threw in A silver cup, or gold zecchin, Down went the diver “ fathoms nine” — ‘And you might see the metal shine Between his lips or on his head— While lazy Tetbys lay abed, And nota Nereid round her beard ‘The green pearl spangled curtain stirr'd. One day a tempting fiend threw down— Where whirl'd the waves—a tinse) crown, And raid— “Oh, diver! you who dive Better than any man alive, And eee where cther foiks are blind, And what all others miss can find— You saw the glorious crown I threw Into the whirlpool—now, ean you Recover it! ‘Thus won. you way Wear it— not once, but every day— Bo may your sons.” ¥ Down, down he sprang— ’ A hundred Nereids heard the clang, And clored bim round and held him fast— ‘The diver there had dived his last! WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR. + Domestic Intelligence. Deatu or George S Catuin.—The Norwich (Conn ) Juroraof the Elst ult , contains @ notice of the death of Hon George &. Catlin, ex-member of Congreso: from that district. Srvupents in Princeton Turoiogica, Seutna- aky.— The Princeton Theologisal Seminary has 137 stu« dente, which are clarified as follows:—Resident Lieen tates, 8; First clues, 48; Second class 48; Third clace,38. Ecuirsz op tHE Moon.—There will be a total eclipse of the moon, visible in all parts of the United Btates, on the night of Tuesday next, the 6th of Janua- ry—beginning at 5 minutes and 7 seconds past 1L o'clock, P. M., and terminating at 43 minutes 7 reconds past 2A. M. ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING oF Girarp CoL- L¥cr.—The anviversary opening of the Girard Collego was celebrated in Philadelphia on Thi . The mem- bers of the City Councils, the officers of the coliege, the pupi's. and a number of invited guests, were in attend- ance. The exercises, which took place in the College Chapel, were of a highly intering character. An addreso apprepriate to the occasion was delivered by the, Hon. W. D. Kelly. Deatu or a RevoivutionaRy Soipier.—The Suffolk Democrat, of the 84 instant, notices the death of Capt. Joel Cock, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He died at Babylon, L L, om the 19th ult., aged 82 years. The deceased, ssys the Democrat, wae probably the last eurvivor of the battles of Bunker Hillaad Lex- He was born at Wallingford, Conn , October 12, 1700. and at the exe of 16 entered the army, taking part in all the importavt battles of the Revolution. After Independence Was gsined he was promoted to the rauk of Captain, receiving his commission from Jefferson. He was in every war of the United Statas to the present time, excepting that with Mexico, and saved the life of Gen, Harrison at Sippecance. All who knew respected. him’ and he died universally regretted, DestRucTIVE Fires 1N CINCINNATI.—A dostruc- tive fire occurred in Cincinnati, on the night ct the 23@b ult, A high wind prevailed at the time. The fire com- merced in the morocco manufactory of John White, on Front street, and extended to several other buildings ; the lors is entimated at about $10,000. Another fire oc: curred the same night, in another part of the city, by which ihe dry goods store of Messrs. Lyle & Pigman is said to have Leen injured to the amount of $6,000, They are said to have been imsured for $5,000. It is said that | after this fire was extinguished, it was discovered that a hole bad been cutthrough the first floor from the cellar in the back part of the store, sufficient for the egress of one pertor, and it is generally believed, that the ster was cntered via this hole during the night, and rome of the grode stolen, after which the thief or thicves ect fire to the premises and decamped with their booty if any tbey got. The fire originated near this hole, and tome of the goods were fc und, after the fire, in the cellar, Curious Lirkrary Case.—In the United States Arcvit Comt Thursday, Judge Sprague presiding, the cllowing rather povel case was decided. —Edward De. cr vs, Cherie il, Davis, for breach of @ verbal contrac* @ wake a book, explaining the tidal currents. and de } sits caused by them, particularly on the eastern coast Cf the United States. The plaintiff, enys the Post, has Lelped the defendant in getting up another scientific vcrk, ond inreturn the defendant was to help the plain- tiff in getting up the work in question. but. oo avcount cf other engagements, he failed to afford the promised tid. The case wae submitted to the jury in the fore- noon, and at about four o'clock in the afternoon they re- turned a verdict for the plaintiff for $1,000 damages,— Beston Meil, 34 inst. AssavLt at Sra.—Sylvester Lothrop, master of the ¢) ip Bay State, was examined, on the lst inst., before the United States Commissioner EG. Loring, on e charge of attempting to jerk John Alberts, one of hie crew, irom the fore tepgallant hg and also for assauit- ing him cn the 20th of December. during the voyage of the vesrel {rem New Orleans to Boston. Alberts testified that while on the topgellant yard overhauling and stop ing the buntlines, the captain loosed the balyards, which held fart the yards upon which he was standing; that the yard slipped trom under him, end that he would have fallen vpen the deck, a distance of seve et, if he bad net cavght hold of the rigging. He also testified that whe» he came upon deck, the captain etruck bim and knocked bim eguintt a water onsk. Albert's atate- ment war, in part, corroberated by the testimony of other witresrer, and the Commissioner held the ain in the tum of $20¢ for trial at the District Vourt— boston Cow TuE Bovirs oF AMERICAN SEAMEN at Prince E te ays that the bo- hed In the October Va the 30th ultimo, at dies of the unfortunate men wiio p gale, continué to come cn shore Lend Man's Cove, near New London, was found ths Cf a perton evppcred to be twenty yeara of aue, five fer Te eight inches in height, baving a cr left arm, and the letter T on che ins mother bedy was found one mile to the ch. The person might have been 05 yeate of e five feet feven inches high Both were lowe fa church yard at New London harbor. About the y Was found near Lerbor, On the right shin was « ccar about «! ofanaxe, Two otner dies en Lt ¢ a ane re at Savage Liarboron or about the 26 imo; on the arm of one of them was marked in bi 4 Williem Wallace end M “y Walrse They i begs decently interred in the Preshyterion | Batts, on the back of the On the dh inst Cape ae oh