The New York Herald Newspaper, March 8, 1853, Page 4

NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BYNNETT, PROPRIETOR AND gprToR, ———y e@vFIcE ¥. ¥- CORNSK OF FULTON AND NASSAU STS. So 0—0oOwon. ———oo—> AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Gwerrvs—Goiven Wars Broadway—Kino BROADWAY THEATRE, Lean— Dune Bere. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Orn Duron Govexvon—The Surrn's—Seniove FPAMiLy. NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham street—Caprive’s Barsom—Green Mourrain Bov—Yasuer Duetisr. WALLACK’S THEATRE, Broadway—Every Owe nas wis Favir—Paviine AMERICAN MUSEUM—Afternoon—Manniep ann Ser- vixn—My Priexp iN Tnx Straps. Evening—Youso Wiwow—Bivr beanp. ST. CHARLES THEATRE, Bowery—New Yorx Fine max—iovcu Diasonnv—Dovaie Bebven Room. CHRISTY’S OPERA HOUSE, 472 Broadway—Ermroriax Mexoviss sy Cunisry s Overs TRours, WOOD'S MINSTRELS, Wood’s Musical Hall, 444 Broad way—Erniorian Minsth etsy. CIRCUS, 37 Bowery—Equreraian ENTertTainments, GEORAMA, 586 Broadway—Banvann’s Paxonama or wax Hovy Lano. HELLER’S SOIREES MYSTERIEUSES, 530 Broadway. RISLEY'S THAMES, at 406 Broadway. HOPE CHAPEL, Sroadway—Granp Concert. Wew York, Tuesday, March §, 1853. Peis (ile a = ‘The News. All doubts concerning the Cabinet were yesterday put to rest by the Senate's confirmation of the ap- pointments. We repeat the list for the benefit of ‘those who may hereafter have business to transact with the different branches of the executive depart- ments. Here it is :— Secretary of Slate... . Secretary of the Treasury. Beeretary of the Interior. Secretary of War.. Beeretary of the N Postmaster General .Witiam L. Marey, of N.Y. .James Guthrie, Ky. Robert McClelland, Mich. .. Jeiferson Davis, Miss. . James C. Dobbin, N.C. . James Campbell, Penn. Attorney General. . Caleb Cushing, Ma: Among other topics of interest furnished by our Washington correspondents, is the announcement that come of the Southern unionists are a little sore | ‘at the selection of Col. Davis for the War Depart- ment—however, when these gentlemen come to re- flect upon the contents of General Pierce's inau- gural, they will think better of the matter. The The Montencgrine War—Designa of Rasta | from on the Liberties of Europe. Few of our readers, we imagine, will be in- clined to complain of the brief notice we have taken of the Montenegrine war. To some, per- haps, the fate of the one or two hundred thousand people who inhabit the mountain ridges between Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Al- bania, and cke out a scanty subsistence on one of the least favored spots on the shores of the Adriatic, may have appeared of sufficient in- terest to warrant a passing comment; but we think we may safely affirm that we were too far removed from the scene of action, too uncon- cerned in the principles which were originally at stake, to feel, generally, a lively coneern in the struggle. Contemplating, as spectators, across the wide expanse of the Atlantic, the in- ternal quarrels and dissensions of Europe, we may occasionally own to such a sym- pathy for the oppressed, and such an in- dignation against the oppressor as the dramas of ancient history awaken in the bosom ofevery warm-hearted man; but, practically, our con- cern for the trodden down Hungarians or the crushed Milanese, is no deeper a sentiment than that which we felt, as boys at school, on read- ing ofthe fall of Carthage. or the victories of Phitip. Neither comes home tous. We have nothing in common with either; and, whilst our own affairs present so many and so difficult problems for the patriot to solve, it is, perhaps, well that our energies should be concentrated on these, and that the task of sympathising with every foreign rebel whose hand is raised against his sovereign, should be left to those male Jellybys whose domestic incapacity is fain to hide itself in some political Borrioboola Gha. While, therefore, we commend those of our readers who may feel curious to hear about the Montenegrine Hampden, Radoven, the Pacha of Scutari, and the obnoxious house tax, to the well known organs of foreign rebellions, we will venture to draw public attention to a more important question arising out of the war. Our recent advices from London and Constan- tinople throw an entirely new light on the con- test. Instead of being, as we were told at first, astruggle between Montenegro and Turkey, it turns out to be what many suspected all along—a desperate attempt, on the part of the | Czar, to provoke the Porte into hostilities. The result would, of course, be the ruin of the latter broad national principles therein laid down, and the fact that their promulgator has been invest- | ed with the supreme control of the adminis- tration, by the overwhelming voice of the Ame- Fican people, cannot but inspire confidence in the breast of every true friend of the Union. And, by the way, we already hear of the return home of large numbers of the free soilers who had gone to the na_ tional capital under the belief that they would be | invited to partake of a share of the spoils. The in augural seems to have blighted their prospects. Becretary Marcy, too, it is intimated, has given them the cold shoulder, and will exert his influence against them. However, this is merely the gossip im and about Washington; for as yet it is pretty well understood, that except the cabinet itself, no foreign or home appointments have been decided | upon—the present incumbents will not probably be @isturbed till June, which wil! close the fiscal year. By reference to the proceedings in the United States Senate, in executive session, yesterday, it will be seen that ex-Secretary; Clayton offered resolutions calling for various documents relative to Central American affairs. Mr. C. having had ample time to Prepare for the battle, we may shortly expect a spirited warfare on that subject. It is to be regretted that Gen. Cass has been suddenly called home by the ‘Miness of his lady. No matter; there are others left who will be apt to give the ex-Secretary a thorough keel-hauling before he entirely rids himself of re- sponsibility for the difficulty engendered by the codi- ei] to his treaty with Sir Henry Bulwer. Over sixty days of the session of the New York Legislature have already expired, and as yet only twenty-three laws have been passed. The Canal en- Jargement and State debt questions were again the ebief topics of discussion yesterday. Our legislators Bow appear to be somewhat divided in opinion as to whether the generality of the people or the railroads and banks shall be taxed to defray the expense of the completion of the canals. From the present as- pect of affairs it is hardly probable that a conclusion will be arrived at upon these or any other important propositions during this session. This is executive session day, in the Senate; but it is doubttul whether apything will be done with the Governor's nomi- nations. An election was yesterday held in Maseachusetts for delegates to the convention to amend the State constitution. According to the returns thus far re- eeived by telegraph, the democrats and coalitionists will have a tremendous majority over the whigs. We have telegraphic despatches announcing the Joes of three or four schooners, together with every sou] on board of one vessel, and a portion of the crew of another. The Collector of Boston is said to have taken “time by the forelock,” by resigning his post. In order that our readers may the more fally un- derstand the pecuMar position. of affairs in Mexico, we to-day devote a few colazans of our journal to the dissemination of the latest and most interesting of ‘the news from that country, together with the details of the grant to Col. Sloo and others, of the right of Way across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. This intel- agence will convey to the reader a pretty correct idea of bow matters stood at last advices—how they stand now remains to be ascertained, for the people of that unfortunate republic ‘‘are everything by tarmz, and nothing lon; Cotton to the value of opwards of eight hundred thousand dollars, was destroyed by a fire in New Or- Jeans last Wednesday, and it is feared that several negroes perished in the flames. Aldermen Smith and Bard declined (thongh pre sent) last evening, to take any action in the Board of Aldermen pending the indictments. The fermer, in awritten communication, asked to be excused. His communication was received, but he was by & unani mous vote requested to retain his seat. A resolution was adopted and a special committee of five appoint- ed to report on the measures to be taken in retation to the grave charges against the Board. A similar Proceeding was taken in the Baurd of Assistants, but the purport of the resolution was somewhat differert, merely directing an investigation. Both will ke foand in our official report. A discussion took place ag to the adjournment, and hour of meeting,in which some useful suggestions appear to have been made. About fifteen of the gentlemen who were ap- pointed at the city reform meeting, on Saturday evening, to act a4 a committee to concert measures for the carrying out of the resolutions which were pasted on that occasion, met yesterday evening, but the business transacted was merely of a preliminary nature. For the ‘edification of all interested in the subject of the Broadway railrom! and the bill inteodaced in the Legislature to stop all such municipal grants antil a general law should be framed, we present our readers to-day with a report of the argumentof Mr. D. D. Field, before the Commitnee of the House at Albany, adverse to the proposed Dill. We will to. morrow make room for the argumen,t on the other side, by Mr. French. The bill ig still jo statu quo, bat it is right that the public should understand the merits of the case, and for that purpose wo furnish them with the reports of these arguments. An unknown man was found drowned water foot of Cedar street, y ner Gamble held an inquest. #, pearance of the deceased, in the rday morning. Corio A description of thé tia dems, power, and the erection of the Russian flag over the towers of Constantineple. That such is the design of Nicholas, no careful student of the recent history of Europe can feel reluctant to be- lieve. From the days ofPeter the Great, every successive ruler of Russia has set his heart on the possession of the Eastern key to the Medi- terranean. Nothing but the fear of France and England could have prevented an open attempt to seize Constantinople by force ere this. And well they might. With the alternative placed be- fore them by Napoleon, the waters of the Levant | were the main thing wanting to make the Cos- sack element preponderate over the republican in the scales of destiny. On land the Czar might not unreasonably consider himself invin- cible; and a southern outlet for his immense navy once secured—a ,port whence his frigates could scour the Mediterranean, once obtained— the Russian eagle might plant one claw at St Petersburg and the other at Constantinople, and ravage with impunity the continent it em- braced. All the Muscovite attempts to grasp this great prize have hitherto been unsuccessful. Nowise daunted by his failures, however, Nicholas has- seized the pretext afforded by the Montenegrine war to renew the struggle. He is too shrewd to appear in person on the stage » Austria is the willing and pliant instrement ef his ambition. | Under his instructions, a large body of Austrian | soldiers has been for some time hovering round the borders of Montenegro. The concessions which the Turks offered to make to the iasur- gents have been sedulously derided at Vienna. The dangers to arise from the fancied extension of the power of the Porte have been studiously magnified. And now that, according to the most relinble accounts, the war is at an end, and the Montenegrines are satisfied, an Austrian envoy has, we are told, laid before the Sultan a series of demands, whose very absurdities are morestriking than their impudence. It will hard- ly be believed that, in the absence of any reason- able pretext fora quarrel, the Austrian com- plains of the persecution of the Christians in the border provinces, and insists on such a guarantee of future toleration as amounts, in fact, to an abdication of the sovereignty of the Porte over the territory in question. Other modest re- quests there are which will be found in the let- ter published in another column; but this is the pieu de resistance. To tell our readers gravely that their co-religionists residing in the western dominions of the Sultan enjoy as ample freedom oft conscience as can reasonably be desired. would be to insult their understanding: a sorry hoax it is. indeed, to aeense the weakest nation in Europe of persecuting a creed which is pro- fessed by 225 of the 232 millions who inhabit it. That such a shallow pretence should have been relied on at all is pretty strong evidence of the determination of Russia.and Austria to force their helpless neighbor into a quarrel at all hazards. The issue of this embasey is of moment to the world. We see no reason for doubting the cor- rectness of our correspondent’s information with vegerd to the reply of the Porte. To yield would have been to sign the death warrant of tue Sultan’s covernment. He must resist or fail. He will undoubtedly adopt] the former alternative. It will then become a question whether Russia and Austria, having advanced so far, can recede from their pretensions. whether they will unite to dismember Turkey on the pretence of protecting the Christian reli gion. The solution will depend on the condnet of'France and England. If they decline to in- terfere, Turkey must, of course be conquered: and the dream of the Czar realized. Sf they continue to pursue the policy of preserving the balance of power Nicholas may possibly hesi- tate to involve himself in a European war. Of the present views of the western powers we know nothing. unless credence be attached to vagne newspaper reports ascribing to Louis Napoleon a secret approval of the designs of the Czar. Sir Stratford Canning is absent from Constantinople, or we should doubtless kuow Great Britain’s mind on the point. or To our thinking the fate of Europe u be involved in the result of the quarrel. If Rus- sia is allowed to conquer the Porte, the chances in the impending conflict between liberty and despotigm, thie popular and the hereditary prin- ciples are all on the side of the latter. Turkey isthe only barrier civilization now possesses against the Cossacks and barbarism. Once swept away,a flood of modern Goths wonld or _ sou be learned at the C the common doom of her sister nation, yy | the intergasition of thg Frotecting hand of the United States. Tus New Posruasren GunggL.—The Hon. James Campbell, of Penprylvania, selected by Gen, Pierce to preside ov er the Post Office Depart- ment, will, we do not hesitate to predict, prove one of the best selections that could have been made for that important post. It is getting to be the most laborious department of the govern- ment, with its thirty thousand appointments, and its constantly increasing patronage, im- provements, and the accumulating wants of the whole community. The public interests per- taining to it are eminently progressive; and they are interests, too, about which the American peopleare perhaps more tenacious than those con- nected with, and controlled by, any other branch of the government. To administer its duties with success and general satisfactton requires constant vigilance, untiring industry, much legal knowledge and experience, and in its" practical aspects, firmness ef purpose, well tem- pered with courtesy of manner and sound dis- cretion, Upon the discreet or indiscrect manage- ment of this department greatly depends the popularity or unpopularity of the entire ad- ministration. The important experiment of low postage, as well as other matters of reform, ren- ders it peculiarly a responsible post at this time, requiring energy. close application, and an en- lightened policy on the part_of {ts official head. Judge Campbell is not, perhaps. so extensively known throughout the country as some other gentlemen who might have been selected, the official positions which he has heretofore occu- pied not having been such as to bring him con- spicuously before the nation at large. But. a3 a prominent member of the bar of his own State, and asa Judge, and, in fact, in every station of responsibility in which he has been placed, he has discharged his duties with ability and great fidelity. In all business transactions he is straightforward and prompt, with a frank and pleasing address, and aconstitution which even the hard and incessant labor of that de- partment cannot easily impair. As a politician, Judge C. is distinguished for his sound judgment and keen sagacity, guided by an honest desire to know and treat the whole democratic party of the country as one com- mon family, so long as they stand by the great and essential principles upon which the new administration came into power. In the brief sketches of the individuals who compose the cabinet, given in the Herarpa few days since, that of Judge Campbell was very brief, and in some respects inaccurate, The following facts may be relied on as cor- rect:— The father of the new Postmaster General emigrated from the North of Ireland towards the close of the last century. The subject of this notice was born in the county of Phila- delphia, 1813, and is consequently about 39 years of age. He was admitted to the bar in 1834, at the age of 21, after one of the best legal trainings. When 28 years old he was appointed Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Phila- delphia city and county, the most important tribunal in the State, next to the Supreme Court. He was nine years in that responsible station, and by his close attention to its duties, his rigid impartiality, and the soundness of his decisions, reflected much credit on his native county; and when the constitution of the State was changed, making the Judiciary elective, he was nominated for one of the Judges of the Su- preme Court by a vote of more than two-thirds of the delegates of a convention distinguished for its legal abilitics, and composed of many of the soundest and most reliable men of the State. Native Americanism formed an ele- ment in the election, and he was defeated, not- withstanding he received 176,000 votes, being a larger democratic vote than was ever before polled in the State at any preceding election, and being about 5,000 larger than the vote polled last fall, for the democratic candidates for Judges of the Superior Court. In January, 1852, he was appointed, by Go- vernor Bigler, Attorney General of the State of Pennsylvania, which office he held ti]! called by General Pierce to.a seat in his cabinet. Vermont Liquor Law.—The liquor law of Vermont, which was lately adopted by a vote of the people, it will be seen by the following proclamation, goes into effect to-day:— I do hereby declare, and make this, my proclams- tion, that the first twenty-six sections of the “Act to prevent traffic in intoxicating liquors, for the ag Sag of drinking,” are to take effect on the second Tues- of March, A. D. 1853, of which all persons will ce due notice. FERRAND F. Merritt, Secretary of State. The twenty-six sections above alluded to, contain all the provisions of the enactment, ex- cept the clause designating the time for the election of County Commissioner under the law, which election will also take place to-day, for one commissioner in every county in the State. Talk on ’Change. The talk turned chiefly on the nature and character of the foreign news. The deeline in cotton was les than denlera had been led to anticipate. ‘There was regret expressed for the death of Mr. Samuel Howland, referred to in the papers. He and his brother, whose decease had occurred previously, were both said to be silent, or special partners, in the large and enterprising house of Howland, Aspin- wall & Co., which kas been remarkably successful. Their large and ramified busisess has been conducted with a spirit of liberality, tact and promptress, whieh has won praise from all, and rendered it a model xs a commercial house, alike creditaic to the firm end to the country, The house early emberked in the Chinn and Pacific trade, and were in the California trade at the com- mencement of the Mexican war. Their despate!vs fro- quently came cafe through Moxteo, while those of the government were cither delayed or cut off. By such means the house war enabled frequently .to supply the government with important information. It was not stated on ‘Change whether the death of the Hawlands was likely to make any change in name ef the house, which is so well established, and has bocome so widely and favorably known. Thece was some -ialk about the collectoraip of the port. The feeling ascong merchants is deeidedly in fayor of the # peintment of4 merchant, qualified by experience in business affairs, to perform the duthes of the office with eatisfaction to the commercial comscumity and to the government. They t.\nk some merchent, either re tired or in business, of the right qualifications and politi- cal views, might be found to fill the office, With due de- fererwe to lawyors and politicans, many of them think that « merchant would be the most suitable man for a collector. There was some talk regarding the basis or plun upon which the brokerage business wes condacted in New York. One merchant thought, that in all the leading ar ticles of trade there ought to be two vets of brokers—~one devoted to the Alling of orders for pure serora, and another for eflecting sales for holders. Barnet CoNVENTION.-A convention of the Baptists of New England will be hold to-day in Boston, The object is to revivify the denomination, and jacrease ils «tvongth, usefulness, and numbers, and also for a social re gion ‘The occasion will undoubtedly be one of interest Personal Intelligence, Prof. Adolphus 1. Koeppen has been elested Professor of History. German Literature aed Aeatheties, at ne new ly united Frankia wud rlarsia Colieve of Lancaster, Peunsy!venia } Ovttuary. DRATH OF SAMUEL 6. HOWLAND, B6Q. Another of our oldest and most respected New York merchants is numbered with Howland, Esq., special and senior partner of the “well known house of Howland & Aspinwall, died at Rome, on the 9th of February. He left this city a few weeks since, | in feeble health, vith a hope that s voyage and the eli- mate of Italy would restore him. but his family have now received letters conveying the sad tidings of his decease, as we have above stated. Mr. Howland was for some years the junior 0°91, 425. ther, Gardiner G. Howland, who, it will be ..4,) died suddenly in this city, but little pore Pisces _ sad since. The subject of this notic, way about 65 years of age, and was much esteem'4 by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance, He was son of the late Joseph Howland, Esq., metchant, of Norwich, Connecticut, who, after pursuing commercial life for some years at that port, removed with his family to this city about the com- mencement of the present century, and engaged exten- sively in commerce. He was descended from John How- land, one of the Pilgrims of the Mayflower, who landed at Plymouth, in 1620, The family of Howland is some- what numerous at New Bedford and other maritime towns of Massachusetts, and has produced many distin- guished merchants. Mr. Samuel 8. Howland, with his two elder brothers, Joseph and Gardiner, having received a mereantile edu- cation, commenced business! at first on his own account, but afterwards entered into partnership, about twenty- five or thirty years since, with his brother Gardiner, un- der the firm of G.G. &8. Howland. That firm were, for many years, a leading house in the shipping business, and remarkable for their commercial intelligence and enter- prise. Having accumulated handsome fortunes, they retired from active business, leaving the same to their younger relatives, the present prosperous heuse of How- land & Aspinwall. Mr. S. S. Howland married a daughter of the late John Hone, Esq., by whom he had a number of children. Asa citizen, a merchant anda philanthropist, he leaves bebind him an honerable name, and his memory will be long cherished by his fellow-citizens. Marine Affairs. Goon Passages —The ships Invincible and Isaac Bell, both arrived yesterday, made most excellent passages for the time of the year. The former left London on the 14th, and the Isle of Wight the 17th ult., thus making the passage from the latter place in eighteen days, The Isaac Bell left Havre on the 12th ult., accomplishing the distance in twenty-three days. ‘Tux Cunarp Sreausinp Meau, Capt. Cronan, left at three o'clock yerterday, for Bermuda an@ St. Thomas, with 2] passengers. For Avsrrauia.—The bark Canton sailed on Saturday for Melbourne, with fifty-five passengers. She belongs to W. T. Dugan’s line, and will be followed on the Ist proximo by the ship Rockland. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. A notice having appeared in your marine list, that the ship Sultana went ashore on Sandy Hook while in charge of a pilot, I beg to inform you that it is a mistake. ‘The fact is, that a person representing himself to be a pilot had the charge of her, and after putting hep ashore, the captain hoisted a ‘jack’? for a pilot, and a regular pilot got her off and brought her to the city. Tt is to guard against such impositions i tie ahers that the subscriber advocates a law bey ating _ of the port. Naval Intelligence, Mork Pay FoR THE Sarors.—We learn from Mr. F. Rowing, of 65 Wall street, that an amendment to the Appropriation bill was passed by Congress, giving to all officers, marines, and sailors serving on the coasts of Mexico and California, during the war, double pay while in the Pacific. This act embraces the period between May, 1846, and September, 1850. An act was already in force granting this extra’ pay from September, 1850, to February, 1852. Thus the double pay extends from May, 1846, to February, 1852—a space of six years. We con- sider this an important piece of information to those in- terested in the matter. Legal representatives can put in their claim for the allowance. We shall endeavor to ob- tain a copy of the act for publication. U.S. sloop of war Levant, Capt. Goldsborough, was at Barcelona, 3d Feb. ‘Tre Toearnes.—Gerald Griffin's beautiful play of ‘“Gisip- pus” and the ‘Golden Farmer’? are the selections at the Bowery this evening. Mr. Edwin Forrest appears at the Broadway, in his great character of King Lear. Burton offers a rich treat to his patrons—the “Old Dutch Gov- ernor,’’ a new farce called ‘The Smiths,” and the ‘“e- rious Family.’ At the National three pieces, namely, the “Captain’s Ransom,” the “Green Mountain Boy,” and the ‘Yankee Duelist.”’ Mr. Wallack presents thenew drama of “Pauline” and the comedy of ‘Every One has his Fault.” Atthe Museum the amusements consist of “Married and Settled,” “My Friend in the Straps,” the “Young Widow,” and “Blue Beard.” The manager of the St. Charles announces the ‘New York Fireman,” the “Rough Diamond,” and the “Double Bedded Room.” Christy and Wood offer excellent entertainments, and Heller, Banvard, and Risley give their usual exhibitions. Mad. Valentini continues her concerts at Hope Chapel, and Dr. Boynton gives his lecture on geology at Metro: politan Ball. New Haursnmee Stats Execnion.—The'election for State and county officers, and also for three representatives in the Thirty-third Congress, will take place to-day in New Hampshire. By the new apportionment, the State has lost one of her members—the number to which she is now entitled being three instead of four. two of whom were demoerate, one free soiler, and one whig. The fol- lowing are the names of the candidates :-— FOR GOVERNOR. Dem. re Free Soit. Nesh Martin. James Bell. John H. White. FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER. B.H. Pla sted. Joseph Sawyer. John Gove, FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRIES. G. W. Kittredge. Amos Tuck.* Amos Tuck. G. W, Morrisen, A. P. Hughes. John Preston. Henry Hibbard,* Jared Perking.* Jared Perkins.* - Members of the last Congress. City Intell! ‘Tue GRAND JuRY AND FRAUDULENT PRACTICES at THE ‘Tomes.—We understand that the attention of the (irand Jury has, o will be celled to the many fraudulent trans- actions committed by tty fogging wyers and Peter Funk policemen, loca’ inand abont the Tombs. Oue of the cases about to be presented, is the obtaining of some $850 from an aged man, while incustody, under some pretence of procuring his release from the charge preferred against him. The taking of straw bail, to oblige certain lawyers, will also be another mater amongst the many evils about to be presented to the Grand Laquest. Nomixanion.—The Board of Aldermen last evening re- ceived a communieation from the Comptroiler, nominating Thomas H, Allaire keeper of the City Hall and parks, in the place of James Taylor, the present holder of that office. The communication was referred to the Commit- tee on Salaries and Offices. New York Horticvtrvrat Soctzry.—This society held their monthly meeting last evening, at their rooms, Stuyvesant Institute. In the absence of the President, Wilson G. Hunt was chosen chairman. Peter B, Mead | reported from the Executive Committee, to whom was re- ferred the amendments offered to the censtitution and by-laws. Attheir last meeting each amendment was taken up and debated separately. Several snecimeus of meeting. Grocrarmioat Socmy.—Pliny Miles, Esq., is to reada paper before the Geographical Society, this evening. at its rooms in the University. Subject, Geography of ee: n ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT AT THR MepIcaL CoLtvae — The annual commencement of the New York Academy of Medicine, and of Aylett’s Medioal Institute, will be held this (Tuesday) evering, at the Medical College, East Fourteenth street, at which the profession and the public are invited to attend. LACTURE IX AID OF THE ScyvERERS AT MapemRa.—L. W. Tinelli, formerly United States Consul at Oporto, will de- liver a lecture this evening, at the Brooklyn Institure, im aid of the inhabitants of Madeira, on the snbject of ‘: Por- tugal.”” A ten years’ residence in that country bas no doubt furnished Mr. 1. with sufficient experience to enable him to render a lecture as instructive and inte- resting, as the purpose to which the proceeds are to be devoted is commendable and charitable. Finst.—At 8 o'clock Sunlay evening, a fire broke out in the bakery of J. Sickles, No. 275 Bast Twenty-second street, but was promptly «xtnguished by the fire depart- ment. The damage done to goods and store will not amount to over $76. Ata late hour Scnday night, the police of the Fourth district found the grocery and liquor store of J. M'Gee, corner pf James and Madison street, to be on fire. immediately broke open the doers, and pot the flames out before any material damage was effected. The fire ori- ginated from a quantity of wood. which had been placed on the stove to dry, catching fire. A boy who slept in the second story of the building, was nearly sufficated by anvoke. Police Intelligence. An Affray and Stalving.—-On Sunday night, at the cor. ner of Water and Jofferson streets. an altercation took place between two men named Barney McMahan and jatthew Kain, when an affray occurred, and Kain be coming enraged, drew a knife and plunged it into the ab- domen of MeMahan, inflicting a dangerous wound. The difficulty was witnessed by Christopher G. Rodman, of | —Depet No. ¢0 No. 616 Water street, whoheard McMahan exclaim thas Kain had stobbe! him, Officer Bronagan, of the Seventh ward, arrested Kain, and conveyed him’ before Justice Wood, wha committ/d him to prison for trial. The in- jured man was taken go tue City Hospital. U.S. Commissioner's Office. Before George W. Morton, Esq. Mancn 7.—Robert Shinn, captain of the Antelope, was held to answer for an assault on Jobn Peters with we Jesoope. Before Jose oh Tograhiam, Pee, fobn Peters was held to answer for an vwantt witha Gan gervas weapon vis loye, vapid camelias and other choice flowers were exhivited to the | They + | States of the | not for Si at | Users till the 14th inst. Revenue causes * ‘SUPREME and the dead. Samuel S a ee 26: " | Watte t im beret, Srares Dusrnicr Court.—No maity 00) sndar Terr - “ #—Nos. 7,10, H to 30,1 branebes.)—Nes, 531, 36, 37 Bi,” 548, 660, 581, 662. "506, G00" 8 669, 636, 573, 574, 576, 677, 678, 445,’ 446, 447, 448, 449, 360, 242" 1 668, 564, 568, + * «a." 429," 502, 654, “40, 567, 368, 80. ‘The sun may shine, the rain may fall, yur their fill, ‘They hi no ill effect at all; 5 Root makes his pictures ROOT'S great Daguerrean G Plumbe’s National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the most interesting collection in this country. Any one acquainted at all with tho history of this country should not fail to examine the portraits of its distinguished indiniduals, No. $63 Broadway. jaguerreotypes in Oll, by Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray stre These bean- tiful pictures combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the fine Daguerreotypos, Jniniatures, and port Bookkeeping, Writing, &c.—Gentlemen con= yersant with business may attain, at FOSTER’S Commer- cial Institute, 387 Broadway, a masterly knowledge of double entry in the’ short space of one week. ‘Foster's Double Entry Elucidated,” price $1, may be had as above. The Journal of Commerce, in noticing this work, says :—" Mr. Forter shows the inconvenience resulting from # crude and imperfect knowledge of the art, and the perplexitics in which clerke are often placed through doubt, and_ the liabilities in- cident to the blind observance of rules, He pleads strongly for a reference to the fundamental basis of accounts, and exhibits the nature of certain leading principles, whivh, if distinctly understood, simplifies the whole superstructure, and averts the possibility of error.” Spring Clothing, made up tn the most fagh- miniature painting. its copied to nature. fonable and durable manner possible, can at all times be pro- cured on advantageous terms, for cagh, at H. L. FOSTER'S jshment, 27 C: it. A large stock cloth’ tlandt stree of winter clothing, which will be sold at greatly reduced Pp ries. Whulesale Only—An Immense rossly for the hich we offer at SON BROTHERS, Clothing stock of spring and s rn, Weete jew and Desirable CO., No, 441 Broadway, are new and very beautiful le for the soxson. 0) ’o deviation from the marked nd boys’ furnishing goods of every descrip. Fashionable Clothii Styles.—ALFRED MONROE now offering to their customers riety of fashionable clothing, su Consider 1¢ Done.—When Green, No. 1 Astor House, takes an order for shirts, afit is guaranteed. When he says t} IL be delivered’ at 4 certain time, you ma; book th certain to urrive punctually. Heuce the un vereal faith in his fits and in his promises—hence, too, his © About Shirts.—The Shirts made to Measare at McLAUGHLIN’S, corner of Chambers and Greenwich streets, have aiready. oured hi: reputation second to none in this great cif id his pri so mod that every one can afford to wear a handsome shirt. When you want shirts, collars, cravats, undershirty and drawers, gloves, Hosiery, &o., call on MAC. Shirt manufacturers, eall and see Wheeler, Wilson & Co.'s Sewing Machine, (patented June 15, 1852,) #0 generally used with success in your business, Office No. 260 Broadway. To Tallors.—It is an Established fact that the best style of custom-work may be done by Singer's Sewing lachines far hetter und handeomer than it can by hand. ‘These admirable machines and their work can always be ex amined at the principaboflice, No. 258 Broadwa me bai ae ‘ 1. M. SINGER & CO. As Spring approaches the demand Increasc for Freeman’s beautiful sprin® style of hats. ‘The prive iss and $350 for a hat usually 2 $t all kinds, Children’s he y of tail, AN, 0 Fulton street <nox 1s busy with rade, and he caleulates to tive in the way of his ‘His reputation, of course, ers that his spring fashion, and manufacture, will be prices, as heretofore, will be Knox’s Spring his preparation for introduce something for the approach wort! only $4. 128 Fulton street. ? The Prescott Hat Store.—The poet says, “There is nothing so becoming a man as modest bearing and humility,” but in our opinion there is nothing #0 becoming 4 man asanclegantly made hat. It is the crowning glory of the toilette, the finishing touch, and let a person be dreised ever so much ala mode, if he wears an indifferently made or badly shaped bat, his appearance is destroyed icom- pletely. The hatter must be an artist, and have an eye to The beautiful, as well as perfect mechanical knowledge, in order to put the finishing touch upon the external covering of the lords of creation. Thero is one place where gentle- men can be sure of securing the desideratum of a hat per- fectly comme il faut, and that is at the Prescott Hat store, in the Prescott House, corner of Spring stroet and Broad- Way, opposite the Collamore House. KNOX & JAMES. ‘We Request our Renders’ Attention to the sale by A. J. BLEECKER, of res , on Tuesday next, in which is embraced that extensive pleco of property, Bow- ery, corner of Houston street, being 125 feet on the former, Dy 120 feet on the latter. The projocted extension of the Bower: to Whitehall, if effected, will render this property mest desirable. Our readers will please take notice that the t gale of seven hundred and thirty-three beautiful build- fig lots, located in the pleasant village of Clinton, N. known as Camptown,) will take place this day, at , by ALBERT H. NI | particulars can vehad ‘all street. (former! Lo’clock, at the Merchants’ Exchan, COLAY, Auctioncer. Maps and ful at the office of the auctioneer, No. 40 Ribbons, Siiks, and Millinery ed to exhibit the largest, the above in the ofthe berth One| all bis pees Geet oe trade, which he will offer on the mort favorable terms, ” omer 08M. I LUHTENSTEIN, 90 Bowery, corner of Hester street. $5,000 Worth of Dry Goods from Auction .— Great bargaine in table linens, pillow case linens and coun- es.—Double damask table linen, two yards wide, only ‘a yard; elegant superfine snow drop do., two yards ‘bs. Gd. and Ge.; fringed doilics, 6s. a dozen. i rop and figured linen napkins, only 13s. a 14 erth double; fine pillow ease linons, 3s. 6d. heetings, 2! ard; elega: large size counterpanes, 128., 15s. 16 ee; fine linen diapers, &#. and Is. picce: lots of other gonds at cor- Feeponding low prices, at BURDETI’S Cheap Dry Goods Store, 136 Walker street, L. Braudies & Letters Patent, Issued September 16th, 1851—Manufacturers of bronze colors, gold half gold, silver and metal leaf factory, corner of Bond an Pacidie streets, Brooklyn, office No. {i Cedar stroct, Fork, bes,to pubsish theit greatly reduced prions, vis. -—No. 4,000, $6; 3,000, $5 50; 1,000, $5; $4; 500, $3; 200, $1 50; lees ten per cent discount per pound on’ six months terms. long and favorably known bronze colors are extentively used for bronzing iron, brass and wooden ware, Japanning, label printing, etc., ete., and will compare favofably wit! ang imported article, althongh far, far eheaper. jew York, January 8 183. e yards wide, nt Ww Saunders’ Toilet Furnishing Stores, No. 7 AAttor House, and No. 387 Broadway, where can be goon a fy ¢ assortment of portable dressing cases, perfumery, fancy mbs, brushes, dc., of the finest quality. ‘Depot le of the metallic tablet stron. Fine Cutlery.—The undersigned call atten- tion to their assortment of pen and pocket knives, i found some of the most beautiful and ra re pat- |. G. SAUNDERS & SON, No. 7 Astor Red Prices, KELTY & FERGU- ore, 28034 Broadway, one door above Reade street. Carpetings.—Pecterson & Humphrey, , 379 nd are daily recelving, an un- usual supply of ich end elegant carpets, diroet from Franco and England, consisting of Moquet, Ardrosson, and Ax- minster, from the mort celebrated French manufacture: rich medallion velvet and Mosaic carpets, from Messrs. J. Crossley & Sons, England, together with a general assort- ment of other qualitics of carpeting, for sale on reasonable termes. Broadway, have just opene Carpetings —Smith & Lounsbery, ree’, have receiv late arrivals. a large vet ti ts ply, and ingrain hich, having beon in prices, they are Looking-Glass Warchouse—1853—Looking. ‘lasses at reduced prices.—RICHARDS KiNGSLAND, Cortlandt atroet. ‘The trade supplied wit 1 composition state. Factory No. In Duane street. Poeket Map of the City of New York and vieinity, with plain directions for finding any street or pub- lie place. Strangers will find this very aieful. Price 614 cents, For sale by CARK & HICKS, Stationers, 63 Nassau street. Ladies’ French Imported Shoes.—Mesdames HILL & COLRY'S, 522 Brondway.—They are constantly receiving from the first manufacturers ia Paris. The csle brated Madame Esti, who is now employed by the Empross of France, is the person from whom they import the most largely, whoro gaitors and slippers aro highly prized by the wearers, Prices quite moderate, To the Ladies —Vhe subscriber has a quan- {ity of rolled and mistit gaiters and shoes, which he will sell at low prices, ut 377 Broadway, noar White street, 8. CAHILL. Great Bargains at 156 Fulton street.—Now telling off the entire stock of Indies’, gonts!, misres’, hoya’ and eliildren’s boots, shoos, gaitera, &., at m groat sacrifice, in order to clone up the Lusinoss immediately, to those who went to buy choap, Great inducements aro now offerod. Will sell single pairs, or Ly the dozen, far below the cost, Two doors from Broadway. @ Filter Necessary ,—Spring is Coming, and the water we dvily use will soon teem with insects and de cuyed matter, hishly injurious. Use the Porous Glass Filter, sold at 316 Broadway, for $1 50, and the most impure water will be perfectly clarified. New York Crystal Patace.—A Superior arti- clo of letter paper, With a superior ateo! Fate heading of th stal Palace. For salo by CARI & HICKS, Stationers, avaau street, Cr, 632 WES Lea & Perrin’s Worcestershire Sauce re- mains unequalled as a rest with eh curries, €e. An, invoice landing quarts, pints, avd haif aisoa lot in jars, containin Gne imperial gallon each, intended for hotels, rostaurants, &c. JOUN DUNCAN & SONS, 407 Broadway, tole aronts for tho United § Defionce Satamander Safes, Gaylcr’s Patent. n street, corner of Gold, fon and after May |, 12 Pe BERT MP penetrable D wontcrfal properties 6f Dr, ote, being so thoroughly heyond all lo remedy, being so ualveraally benoti inted receipt, to return the mon: case it may have been tried for. Observe.—Tik fective f | covery in medicine and electricity of the present day. aadam Soh09) st and sale of Sebi Sohna) bor See ea eee eet erampled in commercial histor be nomenon, bat for its ‘aistined! rior materials and manufacture, mic \d medioal experience. First—It is absolutely exempt evory trace of the icious fousel oil, heretofore inseparable, ina greater or eas degree, from every liquor distilled from grain, and the invariable tendency of which is to shatter the nervous»; tem by excestive stimulation, to unduly increase the serous re of the blood, and superinduce ‘serous congestion of he brain, together with bronchial and asthmatioal affections: ternal blotches of the face; to create a morbid ine! for habitual and intemperate indulgence, and to Fango the functions of all the principal vieoers, including, o#- Peclally, the stomach and liver. Second—It is absolutely exempt from the acrid and indi- gestible essential of] of the common june berry, with: which every other kind of gin is coarsely flavored, and de~ rives its distinctively exquisite flavor, Seeanee \d medi - cipal ‘ies from the specifically lighter, re refined and volatile of the two essential olls ofthe “juniperas Phwe- nicew,”’ or Italian juniper berry, never heretofore employed ' ie the manufacture of gin, avd the use of whieh for thie pure coaginod Rt Sehiedam, in Hotta DE Se pres oF she mpOrtOE, Third—It is absol 1 analysi | nati ly pure in its rectification, chemicak analysis, with the best known tests, being unable to discover the minutest of those inveterate impurities so readily de- tected by these means oven in the very best distilled liquors in the market. Fourth—Tt possesses all of the ties of the best Holland gin, in hence is emphatically recommen in preference to all others, by the medical faculty of New York and of the country at large, as an agreeable and efficient remody in in- ciplent dropey, gravel, gout, chronie rheumatiam, flatulence, colic pains (whethor in aduits or infants), concretions in kid= neys and bladder, fever and agne, dyspepsia, acnte or chronia general debility, sluggish circulation of the blood, inade~ {uate assimilation of food, and exhausted vital en Tb ig also an immediate corrective of ll effects of water of forest and limestone districts, and henee i ble to travellers and new settlers. Fifth—It is a delightful cordial beverage, superseding botlz the necessity and inclination for any other, invigoathy liquor, and both calculated and designed, when taken asi commended, to subdue even the worst habits of inebriety. Tt is for sale by the principal druggists and grocers in the United States. John Duncan & Sons, 407 Broadway, sole agents in the United States for Lea and Perrin’s Woreoster~ fo guard against the ex | London, New York, and elsewhere, by observing that th Lea & Perrin” are printed on the label, and impressed on the capsule, or glass stopper of every bottle of the genuine sanc Cracker Bakery.—R. Gilmor respectfully ing that he has removed from to 182 Canal street, brated butter crackers, sugar crackers, and Graham crackers, and woold be happy to supply all his friends with the very best quality of orack~ ers, at the lowest possible prices. N. B.—Orders sent to any part of the city or country. beri hron gs Those persons who read the tablished medivival pro+ eminent degree, and Tendiny Sunday's Herald, and can appreciate the vast to be derived from an honorable mari alliance ion, between such persons who have no ob- jectiom to the married state, but have few opportunities to lable to their entire satisfaction, will be pleased to learn that # plan has been devised to afford such facilitieg upon the grandest scale, without is Res risk of either ty being known to the other, until tistied of mutual respectability, coniidence and a to greea] 88. ndeed, such admirable perfection has the plan been arranged, , that not even a second party need ever know anything of the transnction; and oven the plan itself can be applied for in a in the United fictitions name, and sent to any post office ‘The plan is simple, but infallible in bringing all in~ to communication similarly disposed, and so innocent that the most scrupulously medest and virtuous female will avail herself of it the instant she comprehends it, and be better, appreciated by her future husband, for endeavoring to find @ noble, honest, upright, and suitable partner for life, than by: taking the first specimen of humanity that happened to be thrown in her way. "It is published at one dollar, and will ba mailed postpaid, by remitting to Mrs. THEODORE F. SAND- ‘ORD, Post Office, New York. By Letters Patent Secured in 1849.—Pulver= iier’s Patent Hydro-Eleeteic Voltaic Chains, constructed, arments, aro the most wonderful dis- ‘They relieve, without pain or shock, instantaneously, acute ner- Yous pains, eueh as head, ear and toothache, rhoumatio pains, tic doloreux, &e., and by their mild but continnous And perceptible action ou the body, diseases of years’ stand- eh , nervous complaiats, liver , miracle, They havo beem applie ¥ edges in children’ commonly called convalaions, as also im, cases of teething, under difficultics and disorders of the bow- els. They precipitate metals from their solution ore water, deflect the magnetic needle, in short. he phenomenon of a powerfal voltaic pile. ‘Th ments producing these effects weigh about two ounce be folded up in a pocket-book, are always ready for iastanta- neous use, and will last a man his lifetime, guarding himself, family ani friends, &c., agoinst that number of discases an complaints in which mild streaming electricity is a perfectly safe, certain, and wonderfully speedy remedy. ‘The price of @ complete chain is from $1 to 80. batters 50. Incredible ‘as may soem the above facts, an to be Worn under the person cam easily convince himself bi pot, of their trath. The importance of the invention hi ledged in America by the Acadomy of Medic York, and the chains have been applied with grest suocoss in the medical colleges, the City, Bellevue, and Wani’s Island. Hospitals. Brooklyn City Hospital, in Europe, by the Royal “College Phy clans and Surgeons in Lr 4 by Academic Natio: de Medecin at Pari the ; by iMempe- 1 A the Royal faculty at Birlin, and other scientific rations of the highest order, including the principal hospitals in Europe. ‘The proprictors are in poescosion of testimonils to the same effect, from all the above institutio Aneriea and. @ most ominent and disinguished mei ion in both hemispheres, md invite the public to examine th em. Full and illustrated descriptions—one for pesonal use, and one for scientific men—with copies of testimnials, and a number of cases cured in New York and Eurge, may be obtained, gratis, at the office. They will be forwrded, free of postage, to, any part of the United States, | answer to iries, contain: 1Fo8 eonts, po mips. Be cnt 2 3: Brevenr, No. 968 Broadway, corner of Prise street. Rheumnat! = Ya Life Balsam will most assuredly cure the worst ares of these and other diseases flowing from great! imprity of blood. The Hon, J. V. D. Fowler, 188 Stanton street, #42 03 groat = sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism as'jer survived this torturing disease. His fect and limbs wit swollen to twico their natural size, and he was unabléor weeks to walk, He was perfectly cured by the Balsam. fr. Burton, 127 Eldridge street. | This lady w for years, until life became intole So had consumed the flesh to the bones and sll. cured in » month. A thousand cases equal been published in the Hexatp and afficted, go to the above named pert yublished in connection with ¢ satisfied that it cnnnot fail, whertaken accor ing to directi Principal depot, 246 atroet. 75 ce bottle, eix for $4. Also for sale by C, ¥. Quckuer & Co, ET" Barclay stroct; agent for Brookiyn, 34. Hayes, 175 Fulton street. «(ro all in the Pursuit of Healt; pass not have G8 w ie oto any whose ¢ LA Balsam, and SE, Office 424 Greenwi Ihave taken Watts’ Nervous Antidote with remarkable benest, I was afflicted with « my chest tnd shoulders, and nervo ne in my health, Mrs. Bowden, Gl ber webie, Depot, Co Amu ateovts heediossly by tho Nervous Antidote.”—JarD. Torrey, 12 Spruce strect. “Ihave given the NervouAntidote to my daughters, whom I love dearer than my ow lite, and it has roved a blessing to them.”—Henry Megs. 351 Broadway. Principal office, 424 Greenwich street. “A Blessing from the Alm! j— Watts? Nervous Antidote. I received no relief fn my sufferings until I used it.”—Mrs. M. Pawling, 63 Kinstreet. Call and. kee 2,000 such certiticates, at 424 Greenwh atreet. If you doubt its immaculate power in consumptly go and see Mr. John Tennant, 8&7 Lewis street; Mrs, Gss, 114 Broome street; Mrs. Lynaren, 71 Bayard stree Dr. E. Brown, “ the Great Serfula Doctor,” office 147 Grand street.—A scientiflo trément of scrofula Dr. E. Brown, jated at 147 Grand » uredly obtain street. New England's cured have pafhim many debte of gratitus New York now has the offer! his servi: Ye afflicted, scize time an 1 on him, ere be too late. Trusses, Shoulder Braces, ers, La dies’ belts, instruments for club feet, qoked spine, knock- eee, bowlers, weak ankles, and &ty superior elastic stocking for enlarged veins log, estio knee caps, and every variety of truss. A liberal diount to wholesale dealers, at No. 12 Ann street, near Brdway. ‘Wigs and Toupees.—Cltizer and St Visiting the city, would do wellto cali and ex- amino the extensive assortment of lées’ and gentlemen's hair work at FLETCHER'S, 307 Broadyy, up stairs. Also, Luvin's extracts, farina. cologne, geut'leessing cases, f canes, umbrellas, fine cutlery, &e, dresee ing ladies’ hair. Prate rooms for ‘Wigs and Toupees.—Batchor’s New Style Of Wigs are pronounced the most perf imitation of nature ever invented. Those wanting a very perior article call at BATCHELOR'S celetrated winctory, No. 4 Wall street, where can be found the largesknd best assortment ( | in the city. Copy the addres che (Gebrated Liquia yet diseovered feolori: h whiskers the momentie is applicd’ f woedectrt eee aed ice with which this fore a ee hair tier sale, 0 sd, Bar MELOR'S wig factory, No. 4 Wl street. —e Cristadoro’s Liquid Halr lye Changes the hair agg to a beautiful black obrown, whine his Pre- servative and Beautitier stimulates { growth a p ates laxurian to the latest peri of life. Tho p22 ied privately, id both sold at LISTADORO'S, Hetor House, and by druggists gonery. Gouraud’s Liquid Hair D is, without ex- eeption or reservation, the very bestor ii of puffed dyes. Equally celebrated Go Soap, for curing pimp! ness, dc. eat, Ae Bonde Subtle npro peta a ody. ais louge, Lily White,ad dlows, Walker otvest, neet Beeslway tf ene Clete, Me Or MONEY MAKET. MonpawWarch 7-6 P.M. 5 Contrary to general expectain, the stock market was pretty well maintained )-day. There were large sales of the leading fancie principally on time, buyer's option, particularly of . J. Zinc, Nicaragua Transit, Cumberland Coal, andrie Railroad. There was a disposition to realize, aj the bulls succeeded in sustaining prices to the cla At the first board N. J. Zinc declined 4 per centiicaragua Transit 14, Montgomery Mining }, Cumbeind Coal j, Phenix 4, Erie Railroad 3, Norwich anWorcester 4, Hudson River Railroad 4, Harlem J, ing Island 14, Parker Vein 4. At the second boardie market was unu- snally dull, and the bears hamered away at Erie pretty effectually. The stoclell off 3 per cent, with large cash sales. Norwich @ Worcester declined 4 per cent, Harlem j, Nicaraa 4, Morris Canal }, Hanover Bank 7 since Satury, Erie Income Bonds 4. The market closed weak, But for the great ef- forts made to sustain prices ‘day, we should have hada very blue day in tletrect. The times are considerably out of joint, annot an iota of the rot- tenness actually existing Ininancial affairs at this moment is dreamed of in @ philosophy of stock speculators. A bombshdlrill be thrown among them one of these days, thawill do some damage, particularly to the new recrs. The news from Eu- rope by the Baltic is slight better than that re- ceived by the previous steam, but it is by no means \) satisfactory cr cuccuragin The dialu of wulliow | gem the Bauk of Englaudbntinued ugdiuinished, | Te