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9 , : ford by St, Paul, or, as believe, it waa increased to who were shed; the national debt greatly reduced, and Wan.— George W. Crawf ivania, Mareb, | the Britons by al, ot Povess 4 ge ey wart : fhe revenues increased. ee William B Prerton, 1849.— | his ee “Rome, where he had been | In caces of forfeited citizenship, or reclamation of err 1829, voun ADMINISTRATION, 1825 TO 9 YRARS—JOUN QUINCY ADAMS, PRESIDENT. ‘The Cabinet appointments were as follows : Brare.—Henry Clay, Kentucky. March 7, 1825. ‘Treasogy.—Kichard Rush. ‘Penasylvania, Mareb 7, Wax.—James Parbour, Virginia, March 7, 1825; Peter B. Perier New York, Mav 26, 1828, Navy.—Samuel L. Southard, New Jer Arroxysy Gunenat.—William Wirt, ‘tineed.) It will be observed that there was but one change im the cabinet during this administration. Mr. Bar- bour was appointed Minister to Great Britain in May 1828. The administration of Mr. Adams was violently opposed throughout his entire term, and the oppo- sition being concentrated on Gen. Jackson as his suecessor,a new formation of parties took place. The administration was sustained in Congress for one half of the term, but the remaining two years there was an opposition majority in both houses of Congress. The efairs of the nation, domestic and foreign, were, however, generally admitted to have been well conducted; the United States enjoy- ed uninterrupted peace, and the commercial relations were extended, although there was @ failure to obtain free trade with the Bri- tish West Indies. In the domestic policy of the goverment, measures were taken to develope ‘tthe resources of the country; favorable treaties ‘were made with Indian tribes; the tariff was zevised; internal improvements encouraged; five millions of dollars appropriated to pension offi- ceys of the revolution; and thirty millions of the public debt paid off; besides expending nearly fourteen millions of dollars for various objects of per- manent benefit to the country during this adminis- tration. Mr. Adams made but very few removals | from office; and by his refusal to give a preference to | his political friends in appointments, in many cases | @ixgusted his supporters and accelerated his own- downfall. SEVENTH ADMINISTRATION, 1829 to 1837—nIGHT YEARS—ANDREW JACKSON, PRESIDENT. ‘The Postmaster General was added to the cabi- net by this administration. The cabinet appoint- ments were as follows:— ®tatTe.— Marti Van Buren, New York, March 6, 1829; Kévward Livingston, Lousiana, May (continued.) ‘irginia, (eon- 24,1831; Louis Me: | Lane, Delawfre, May 20, 1833; June 27, 18) ‘Treasvxy —Samuel D, Ingham, Pennsylvai @, 1829, Louis McLane Delaware, A liam J. Duane, Fenneylvawia, May Taney, Maryland, September 23 New Ham prchire, June 27, 18 Wanr.—John H. Faton, Tenness Avguet 1, 1881 obn Branch, Nor Levi Woodbury, New Hampshire, Dicke:son, New Jersey, June 30, 1804 PosTmasteR GENERAL.—William T. Barry, Kentucky, March 9 1829; Amos Kendall, Kentucky, May 1, 1835 ATTORNEY GENEKAL.—John M. Berrien, Georgia, March 9, 1829; Roger B. Taney, Maryland, July 20, 1831; Ben- jamin F. Butler, New York, November 15, 1833. The space which this administration occupies in oar history is one which mast always be considered an eventful era, characterised by scenes of con- tinued agitation and excitement of the public mind. The democratic party claim that Jackson’s course as a statesman was wise and beneficial to the country in its foreign and domestic relations; that his adminis- tration was of an energetic character; that under i the national debt was extinguished, and the atten- tien of the people turned towards a specie currency, | and enlarging the specie basis for bauk circulation; that the firmness of the President in refusing to sanction a renewal of the charter of the United john Forsyth, Georgia, 33 1883; Levi Woodbury, March 9, 1829: Lewis ‘arolipa, Marsh 9, 1822; May 23, 1831; Mallon | | ST. DAVID'S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. States Bank, and his removal of the public deposits | from that institution, effected the destruction of a | dangerous moneyed monopoly, and that his vetoes | of Internal Improvement bills, as well as of Mr. Clays Land bill, arrested the progress of extrava- | ance and speculation in the States and among the people. BIGHTH ADMINISTRATION, 1837 To 1841, FoUB YEARS—MARTIN VAN BUREN, PRESIDENT. The Cabinet appointments were as follows:— Srarx.—John For-yth. Georgia, (continued.) ‘Tuxasury.—Levi Woodbury, N. pshire, do. | Was.—Joel K Poinsett, 5. Carolina, March 7, 1837. Navy —Mahlon Dickerson, New Jersey, (continued); | w York, June 20, 1838. | Amos Kendall, Kentacky, (con: | tinued); John M Niles, Connecticut, May 18, 1640. ATTORNEY GENERAL.—Ben}. F. Butler, New York, (con- finned) BD. Gilpin, Pennsylvania, Jan 10, 1840 ‘The administration of Mr. Van Buren was marked by but few public measures or objects of interest, except the discussion of currency questions and the establishment of tie sub-treasury, as recommended by the President. The cabinet left by General Jackson were generally continued in office for sor time, and there were but few changes and appoint- ments to office during this administration, which generally was sustained by a majority in Congress, | particularly in the Senate, although it was in a mi- nority on some questions in the House of Repre- sentatives. KINTH ADMINISTRATION, 1841 TO 1845, FOUR YEARS. WILLIAM H. HARRISON, PRESIDENT, DIED APRIL 4, 1841, AND WAS SUCCEEDED BY THE VICE PRASI- DENT, JOHN TYLER. The cabinet appointments were as follows :— | freedom in their own native land, Felix Grundy. Tennessee, July 7, 18:8; Henry | Stars —Daeniel Webster, Mass., March 5, 1841; Abe) P. | Virginia, July 24, 1843; Joba C. Calhoun, S. Carolina, March 6, 1844. ‘Tamascry —Thomas Ewing, Ohio, March 6, 1841; Wal ter Forward, Penn., Sept. 13, 1841: John C. Spencer, N. York, March 8, 1843; George M. Bibb, Ken’y, June 15, ‘War.—Jobn Bell, Tenn., March 5, 1841; John MeLean, Ohio, (declined); John 6, Spencer, N. York, Dec. 20, 1841; Jomes M Porter, Penn., March 8, 1843; William | ‘Wilkins, Penn., Feb. 25, 1844. Navy.—George E. Badger, N. Carolina, Mareh 5, 1841; Adel P. Upshur, Virginis, Sept. 13, 1841; David Henshaw, | Mass., July 24, 1843; Thomas W. Gilmer, Virginia, Feb. 2%, 1844; Jobh Y. Mason, Virginia; March 14, 1844. Post ‘Masrar Giorerai. cis. Granger, N. York, March 6, 1841; Charles Jiffe, Ken’y, Sept. 13, | Asi. ‘Arromnxy Grvrat.—Jokn J. Crittenden, Ken 5, 1841; Hugh 8. Legare, S. Carolina, Sept. Jobn Nelson, Md., July 1, 1843. The administration of John Tyler was noted for his vetoes of bills for a fiscal agent and corporation, | or national bank, and other measures pasved by a | whig Congress, and the consequent disruption of the | whig party, which had elevated Harrison and Tyler | to power. There was a whig majority in both Houses of Congress during the first two years of this | administration, and a democratic majority the re- | maining two years. The leading measures accom- plished by this administration were the revision of the tariff; the settlement of the northeast boundary | with England, through the energy and skill of the Secretary of State, Mr. Webster; and the annexation | of Texas #0 far as the action of Congress and the | Executive were concerned, the final admission of | Texas into the Union taking place under Polk's ad- | ministration. TENTH ADMINISTRATION, 1845 TO 1849, POUR YBARS, JAMES KNOX POLK, PRESIDENT. ‘The only Cabinet appointments of Mr. Polk were ‘Me following @rars—Jamvs Buchanan, Penn., March 6, 1845. Treaceny—lobert J.Walker, Miss., Mareh 6, 1845. ‘Wan—William L. Marey, New York, March 6, 1845. Diavr—George Bancroft,’ Mass, Mareh 6, 1845. Joho Y. Mason, Virginia, Sept. 9, 1846. y Powrmasrsa Guvansi—Cave Johuson, Tenn., March 5, “Arromnny Growmsi—John Y. Meson, Va., March 5 1846. Wathen Clifford, Maine, Oet. 17, 1846. ' Isaac Toucey, Conn., 1848. ‘The administration of Mr. Polk was marked by measures and events of the most decided character end important bearing on the interests of the coun- try. Among its most important measures were the | settlement of the Oregon question with Great Britain; the war with Mexico, and consequent acquisition of California and New Mexico; the establishment of the sub-treasury; a revision of the tariff on imports, by which an ad valorem system of duties and the ware house policy were adopted. The new department of 'g, March | 3, 1841; | | to exhibit their scorn, and their-voiee the frst heard to the Interior was created. There was a democratic majority in both branches of Congress the first two years, snd 0 smoil whig majority in the House in the Otzer tw yours, of Mr. Polk's term. MEBVEIMM DMIs isTRATION, 1549 To 1853, FoUR pom PRESIDENT—DIED IN FER VIOPPRR DENT, MILLARD PLGMORS. at ‘The following wre the cabinet appointmenta by | ‘Taylur end Fillmore, — | nent, larger than ee) and Asia, he alluded to Virginia, . William A. Grab»m, N. Carolina, July, 1850. John P- Kennedy, Maryland, 1862. mon Themes Ewing, Obie, March, 1849, Alex. H. H. Stuart, Virginia, July, 1850. Porrmasren GENERAL. —Jacob CoHamer, Vermont, March, 1:49. Nathan K, Halt New York, July, 1850.— Samuel D. Hubbard, Conmectient, 1852. Atroxxey Gxwerat.—Reverdy Johnson, Maryland, March, 1849. John J. Crittenden, Kentucky, July, 1950. The passage of the compromise union measures, by which the admission of California into the Union and the settlement of the Texas boundary question were effected, and the anti-slavery agitation checked, have been perhaps the most important measures of the late administration, which has been in a minori- ty in both branches of Congress threaghout the term of its existence. On examining the character and history of the past administrations, we think it will be observed that the personal qualities and principles of the dif- ferent Presidents have had much influence on the operations of the government, in legislation as well as in the exercise of the executive powers. Thus, Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quin- cy Adams, Jackson, and Polk, have left the impress of their minds on the legislative annals of the country and the progress of the nation; while the wayward and whimsical course pursued by John Adams and John Tyler, and their quarrels with their cabinets and political supporters, effected the destruction of the power of the respective parties with which they were connected. The administrations of Van Buren and Fillmore although quite different in their politi- cal character, may be said to have been both of a negative character, owing partly to the decline of their respective political parties while they were in power. It remains to be seen whether the new ad- ministration of General Pierce will exhibit, as we think it will, features of a decided and positive cha- racter, under the influenee of its distinguished head, whose inaugural address has produced so profound an impression on the public mind. We repeat the names of the new cabinet, as here- tofore given. TWELFTH ADMINISTRATION, 1853—FRANKLIN PIERCE, PRESIDENT. Srars—William L. Marey, New York, March, 1859. 0. Teascry—James Guthrie, Kentucky, War—Jeflerson Davis. Mississippi Navy—James ©. Dobbin, North ( lina, do. Intxrion—Robert MeClellane, Michigan, do, PostMasteR Gux.—James Campbell, Penn do. ATTORNEY GEN.—Caleb Cushing, M. do. INTERESTING HISTORY OF THE WELSH. TBE SPEECH OF BR. ALEXANDER JONES, &e., &e., &e. The members of the St. David’s Benevolent Society celebrated their eighteenth anniversary, on Tuesday evening, the 2d inst., by a dinner at the Florence Hotel, Broadway, William Miles, Esq., President. Among the most distinguished guests we noticed ex- Chief Justice Jones, Hon. Ogden Hoffman, and Morgan Morgans. Letters of apology were received from Hon. Judge Edwards,and the Presidents of St. George’s, St. Patrick's, and St. Andrew’s Socie- ties. Theroom was decorated with banners of the society, which is said now to number nearly two hundred members. It was after seven o'clock when the company—be- tween sixty and seventy gentlemen—sat down to dinner, which was provided in Lovejoy’s be:t style, and consisted of choice delicacies and substantials, The wine was only administered to an exclusive few, and we are unable to pass an opinion upon its quali- ty. There seemed to be a line of demarcation be- tween the Sons of St. David and the reporters of the public press, as none of the good things of life passed beyond a certain line. Col. Lovejoy is entitled to our thanks for his courtesy. At about a quarter past nine o'clock the President, with a few prefatory remarks, proposed the first regular toast:— The Day—Observed and cherished by the sons of Cam Uria in remembrance of the valor of their ancestors, who, under the guide of St. David, triumphed over the foes of Mr. Jones responded in a song of “ Dear Cam- bria.”* The Presipent then proposed the next toast— ‘Wales—ihe last refuge of the ancient Cymru, whither they carried. and where they preserved, their language, and those high aspirations for independence which no power could ever compel them to surrender— Jes y byd [Tiaith Gymracg.”” [The age of the world for the Welsh language } ‘The third regular toast was— The United States—To many of us the land of our birth, held as a hostage for his son. Be this as it may, British authors fix the date no later than A. D. 52 or 61, and none make it later than the middle of the second century. Thus, up to the time of the Saxon invasion, and to the of Ethelbert, Saxon King of Kent, in the century, the ancient Britons were far in advance of the Saxons, in religion, laws, and civilization. The Romans, whe were drawn off to defend their empire elsewhere, induced the flower of the British soldiers to go with them, who never returned. The Britons were left weak and de- fenceless, and 9 prey to the Picts and other foes. Their king, Vor » (who was always elective,) invited over the Saxons to enable them to defend their country. latter became faithless to their engagements, united with the Picts, and in the end conquered that part of England, of which Winches- ter, and afterwards London, became the capital. The Welsh, however, to the last, continued in full and independent possession of the western half of England. They called themselves the Cymru, pro- nounced Cumre, or (Cambria, in English,) and ap- plied the name of Celt to the Celidons (Caledonians). Celt is said _to mean shelter or covert, or a peop! who, like the Picts, sought shelter amidst the wild forests of Scotland. The term was of local designation, and not national or general in its character. Ancient British aert asserts that, in early times, there were two itary migrations, under adventurous leaders, who left Britain for the South ot Europe. One, set down about the Adriatic, from whom the Venetians descended, and the other settled in Galacia and Greece, but none returned. The Irish Picts are said to have inhabited and come from the shores of Denmark, crossed the German ocean, and settled in the north of Ireland, with colonies from Scotland; while the middle and southern parts of the island, it is said, were chiefly Milesians, or of Mile- sian origin, from Spain or Portugal. The Brit- ons called the Irish Gwyddelians, whose lan- guage, being different, they did not under- stand, with the exception of that spoken, per- bape, by the Pictish or northerm portion. The true term for the three races who bly set down in England, a8 a general term for all, was that of Cymru, and not Ket, nor Cet. Another portion, who lived in central Europe, were called Cymrt, or Cymbrit, to overcome whom was made the boast of a Roman general. St. David, whose birthday we celebrate, was of royal deacent, and was said to have been the uncle ef the great King Arthur. He died in 544, at the imputed age of 146, and was buried in his own Cathedral of St. David. Five hundred years after his decease he was canonized by Pope Calixtus. It was from three to four hundred years after the in- troduction of Christianity among the ancient Britons before an attempt was made to Christianize the Saxons. It is said that Pope Gregory, before his elevation, saw some English youths exposed for sale in the slave market of Rome, and, being struck with their beauty exclaimed, “Non Angi, sed angeli Sern, st essent Chistiani’—* They would not be Euglish, but angels, had they been Christians.” He afterwards sent the monk St. Augustine, or, as call- ed by the Welsh, St. Austin, to convert the Saxons, who, landing on the Island of Thanet, at the mouth of the Thames, sent for Eihelbert, King of Kent, who, with many of his people, became converts, He then proceeded to visit the Britons, where he was kindly received by the Welsh bishops; but on his claiming obedience from them for the supremacy of the Pope, they utterly repudiated it, and announced their firm determination never to submit to any foreign sovereignty,in any matter whatscever. Pope Gregory had not introduced re- ligion into Wales, and as their ancient British laws proclaimed the inalienable lil of conscience, they stood by them. They had defended their laws an Hey against Roman troops for four hundred and they were still resolved to resist all role m that quarter to the last. This being announced to Pope Gregory, the latter, through Austin, in- stigated the Saxons, under their two Kings, to attack Wales, who destroyed the great seminary of learning at Bangor Iscoed, with some others, gnd overrun some parts of Wales. This caused a union of North and South Wales with Cornwall, under Cadvan, and after him were chosen comman- ders, who defeated the Saxons in fourteen pitched battles, and drove them from the country. Darkness brooded over Europe for cen- turies, while the beacon lights of civil and re- ligious liberty continued to burn brightly amidst the mountains of the ancient Briton; and itis to this day the proud boast of every Briton and his descen- | dants, that no victim for conscience sake was ever offered up on the altar of bigotry, or suffered mar tyrdom by the gibbet or the stake in their country. heir mountains never looked down upon the blood- stained pillories and racks of persecution, or saw the smoke ascend from burning bodies, expiring on the blazing faggots, for defending the trath. Not so with Welehmen under Saxon and Norman bigotry—Sir John Oldcastle, (Baron Cobham)— who was a Welshman, and follower of Wickliff, in the reign of the papal Plantagenet, Henry V.,and who for preaching the reformation about two centuries in advance of Luther, was suspended in chains and roasted to death over a fire. The followers of Wick- liffe’s doctrines were called “ Lollards” and found an 300 lands or rights sppereining thereto, a jury of men were called . were 1e3 Called ameeanorad ery legal Lead of @ family pos- sessing land, was an assessor, or liable to jury duty There were districts called ‘‘commotes,” commons, or hundreds. One of the laws of Dyvnwal Moelmued declared that a State cannot be formed without three things, viz.: “A kin, Seg or chief, elected by the voice of the people yt 0 could also deprive him of office); secondly, laws enacted by the people; and third, their administration by judges and juries.” We have here the division of government into execu- tive, legislative, and judicial departments. Another law declares a perfect equality of political, civil and religious rights, under constitutional laws. Young men were considered of age as s0on astheir beards grew, and were allowed to vote. All under fourteen ears of age were infants or minors. Strangers of learning, on peaceful errands, were allowed to go and come unmolested; and the persons of ambassa- dors were to be remperten and received by the ki or judges. Heralds and expresses wes secure: from arrest. All Britons were secured ih right to keith arms of defence, of which they couflf not be deprived. There were laws to enjoin and encourage wo- man in the industrious performance of the domestic duties of weaving, spiuningy, and dairy work, which was honored and respected. cearee shipwrecked on the coast were to be provided for, and hospi- tably treated. Old age was honored and respected; infants, idiots, and distressed pecnla were pro- tected. It was a crime to emi rs, old men, children, or unarmed strangers, Other laws pointed out the manner and kinds of pleading allowed in courta of law. The pledging “the word,” or “affirmation,” in or out of court, was considered an oath, and its violation treated as per- jury. The oaths of ministers who had a) tized, ‘of ‘a man who had sworn falsely, or violated his pledge of truth, were discredited, and their testi- mony in courts set aside. Troth, with the Britons, was held in the highest reverence, and hence one of their favorite triads was, ahh yn erbyn y byd "— Truth against the world.” Women and minors, when accessories to a theft, were exempt from punishment. A person who committed theft under the following circumstances was excused :— ‘That should he be distressed for means of existence, ,and after going through three towns and calling at nine houses fail to receive aid, then he might steal what was necessary to maintain life.” nether from the influence of such laws, or other circum- stances, we know not, yet the fact is no less true, that a more honest race of men never existed, and the greatest lie ever put in rhyme, is the old Eng- lish song, beginning with, ‘ Taifa was a Welshman, Taffa was a thief.” The doors of houses, barns, and granaries are never locked in the interior of Wales, and it being the custom of the sheriff to present the judges with a pair of white kid gloves when there are no criminal cases to try, it frequently happens that they leave the circuits of the prinaipalit , for several consecutive ridings, with white kid gloves, the jail doors in the meantime standing open. Long habit has implanted a strong love of independence in the people. You may travel through all the conn ties of Wales, especially thore of the most primi- tive characfer, and no Welshman will ever hold out his hand to beg from you. ‘This I know from personal experience. In many cases they would rather die than beg. Whenever you see beggars in New York, or in other large cities, make up your mind at once that they are not Welsh people; neither will you find them in’ your poor houses. In Moelmud’s laws mechanics were everywhere held in high esteem. One triad, or law the ‘71st, provides for the “maintenance and encour- agement of science, lest there should be a defi- ciency of regular teachers, and arts and sciences depending upon memory and us va instruction should be lost, and also for the further improvement of the arts and sciences, by the addition of every new discovery approved by the learned and the wise, and confirmed by them as such, lest the advantages aris- ing from the powers of natural genius and invention should be lost.” ‘The clause in the constitution of the United States for encouraging arts and sciences, ting patents, &c., is not more to the point. Feir laws also honor and peacemakers. They were warlike in defending their country against in- vaders, but not aggressive. They have boasted a country and a language for two thousand five hundred years. Such were the laws of Dyynwal Moelmud, (who flourished 300 years before the Christian era, having beea King of Britain,) and which Asser Menevensis handed over to Alfred the Great; and most conspicuous of them all were the rights of conscience. At Asser’s sugges- tion, Alfred founded Oxford Wn Le and among its earliest professors were learned Britons—Asser himself being the first Provost. At that time there were several flourishing colleges in Wales. Asser wrote a history of Alfred’s reign, and gives no ac- countof his education jinywhere else than in Eng- land; neither is there any found in hislife by Stephens. He frequently made Latin quotations to Alfred, who finally requested him to write them down. Asser then suggested to him to keep a “Hand Book” for such records, which he did; and “‘Alfred’s Manual,” or ‘“ Hand Book,” thus began, is still extant. asylum and protection in Wales. John Rogers, who suffered martyrdom at Smithfield, in London, in the reign of papal bloody Queen Mary, daughter of Ca- tharine of Arragon, was of a was the Welsh bishops, with others, who resisted the papal mandates of James the 11., and who were sent to the Tower; and being breught before the jadges, one of whom (Powell) was a Welshman, they were liberated and James was dethroned, being superseded by the Protestant Prince of Orange. In all the civil wars and contests which the intolerant big and to others the land of our adoption. We yield to none in | admiration and attachment to thy glorious institutions. Ex-Chief Justic =S rose to respond, amid the most enthusiastl: cucering. He said they were all | citizens, whether by adoption or nativity. Onthis great | | sea they were all anchored, and they must all sink | or swim together—but did he put the peradventure ? Never could this great republic sink, it must go on, and it is Young America that makes it progress in the scale of civilization. The learned judge then entered into an eloquent historical statement of the commencement and progress of this country’s glo: —Union with its motto, and Union the motto whic! should guide them mill. (Applause.) Having taken a review of the extent and magnitude of this conti- | what he called “the little territory of Canada, which lies at our mercy whenever we chose to annex it.” (Applause.) The Welch have been pillars of our | country, and thirteen of them signed the Declaration | of Independence of America. Ex-Chief Justice Jones concluded with the following volunteer toast:— Wales and Welchmen—The land which has been for | ages the abode of the refugee, the patriot and the free; never the boon of conquest; a people who have ever main- | tained their civil rights; their prosperity at home; their | respect abroad—e people never subdued. (Great ap- | plause.) | The next regular toast was— Great Britain—The from whose amalgamati their devotion to consti foremost in every magnavimous enterprise. The next regular toast was— The Prevident elect of the United States—The reprerentative. We sympathise with him im his afiliction, and pray for him the support ef a wise Provi- | dence, in guiding stration to a happy and pros- perous issue. (Enthusiastic applause ) | The Presipent then gave— | ‘The Queen of Great Britain—Rospected by her aubjecta, | and benored by all the nations of the wo government continue to be marked, a it liberal measures, and a regard for the happi | prosperity of her people, (Great eheoring, and one litile one jor the Prince of Wales.) There is something very significant in the follow- | et toas he City of New York—May her municipal officers be distinguished for their honesty; and should , Welehman, raived to any office of trust, prove faithless to his dution, let the fingers of his own countrymen be the first raised tional freedom, and among the | (Cheers.) | | Partin | mestio | is ad: eontign him to infamy. Then followed— Oug Sister Societies—Co-laborers with us im werks of necestity and mercy, we cordially and affectionately greet their distinguished representatives among us. The Hon. Ocpen Horrman, President of the St. | Nicholas Society, responded in his usual felicitous and eloquent terms. Ia reference to the last war with England he made use of the aspiration—“‘ And God grant, that to the last syllable of recorded time, it may be the ‘ last’ war with England.” (Cheers.) He paid a tribute to the founders and the members 1 St. David's Society, and concluded with the following sentiment, which was received with en- | thusiam :— The Herlur—The blue, the yellow tippel herlus—the badge of honer apd of mirth. After the conclusion of the regular toasta and kentiments, given by several oflicers of the society, the President called. upon Dr. Jones, whé made, in substance, the following speech, and st the request of some members of the society it has been written out. Dr. Jones said, that, though not a native of | Wales, yet he had descended from the Welsh, th h | both his parents; and his sincere regret was that coulé not speak the Welsh tongue. He proceeded to sketch the origin and character of the Ancient Britons. He said that, according to Knight's Picto- rial History of England, there were two or three tribes of the Cymru, which landed on that island, one of whom came from the south throngh Gascony, in France, while another resched Scotland through Germany, having crossed the German (Ocean. spoke the same language, and syidently came from countries adjacent to the Cancase{@n range of moun- tains. The ancient Picts of Scotland spoke Welsh; and Anuerin, a @elebrated Welsh poet, was born on the river be (pronounced in Welsh Ckud— e or rest), There is a smail river in Norik Wales, called the Clwyde, and the Vale of Clwyde or Clyde —the Vale of Rest. Watt, the inventor of the steam engine, as well as Watts, the author of Hymna, was (Applause ) ‘Srae.—Johm M.Slayion, Delaware,’ March 6, 1649. Bei ‘Webster, unetts, Juuly, 1680, “kdward Bverett. Massactiusetta, @rtober, 1962. TreasvRy.— William M. Meredith. Georgia, Mareh, 3049, Thoms Corwin, Obio, July, 1860. probably of Welsh origin, as the name may bes contraction of Wattkins, or Wadkins—a Welsh name. Christianity was supposed to have been carried to J | down, and compiled the celebrated | Saxon other British legal compilations, including | From the fact that many of the most valuable | thing to compare with them. | under chiefs, or clans or princes, anda king, who tyranny of Saxon and Norman rulers had engendered, e Welsh were always found on the side of the op- preseed, and in favor of civil and religious liberty. | ‘This national feeling sprung from the character of the ancient British laws, which sacredly secured the rights of conscience. Hence, when Christianity came | among the Britons there was no persecution of the Druids, nor of the Christians, by the former. Accord- ing to the rights of conscience, each was left free, and Druidism was silently and | peace superseded | by the better faith. The common law of Eng- land is mainly founded on the ancient British laws, which many writers say existed 500 years before the Christian era. When Alfred the Great ascended | thethrone, having expelled the Danes, in which | work he was amisted by Welsh regiments, he called | | to his councils a Welsh bishop, named Asser Mane- | vensis, a native of Pembrokeshire, Wales, and edu: | cated at St. David's College. He repaired to Alfred's | court with reluctance, but was well received and | loaded with bonors. This eminent and learned man | aided Alfred in his literary labors, and sare him a | eopy of the ancient British laws, compiled by the an- | cient legislator Dyvnwal Moelmud, and translated by | Aseer from the Welsh into the Latin language. These | Alfred tranalated into Saxon. The two then set | code of common | law, called “common,” from the fact of their having been the first extended overall the seven Saxon Hep- | tarchies of England. Alfred also translated into those of Marsia, Queen of Britain, wife of Cyhelyn. rin: ciples found in the English common limuch as the trial by jury, the division of government into the | executive, judicial, and legislative departments, and making kings aud generals elective—goes to prove that those of the one formed the basis of the other. The British laws embraced all the elements of civil | and religious liberty, which can be ascertained by examining an English translation of the “Triads,” by the Rey. Peter Roberts, a Welshman. We have not found tn our limited researches any- Plato's hg of of government, drawn up tojguide Dyonisius, King of Syracuse, beara some similarity to them. The laws of Dyvnwal Moelmud were more humane than the common laws adopted by Alfred. They were probably considered, in some respe: too mild to suit the wild and turbulent Saxons of the Fleptar- chies. No system of laws can be eomplete that does not embrace the leading elements of the ancient Bri- tish laws. The government was democratic, and the rights of a Briton were the same throughout the kingdom, as those of Americans throughout the States, though federative local governments existed were clective, the latter presiding over all. These ancient laws secured a perfect equality of civil and religious rights. High honor was paid thi fhout to mechanical professions, learni: and nce. There were only three capital pu: jenta, viz., for treason, murder, and grand larceny. Petty theft was poniabable with fine and imprisonment. bien | pro- vided for the security of the inalienable rights of man. Among these were “life and a sions, dwellings, and natoral rights;”’ in effect, “ ; liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” They contained homestead exemption clauses, (or Triads,as they were called4 Every man and woman was entitled to hold five acres of land each, which was not subject to seizure, or sale for debt. Bards, m ics, and others distin- nished for learning, science, or services, were al- owed ten acres each, likewise exempt from seizure. There was no imprisonment for debt. All books, tools of trades, or professions, with all personal effecta, including the personal property of strangers, or foreigners, were exempt from sale for debt; be- cause the law granting this exemption declared it to be wrong to “unman the man.” Woman’s rights were also protected. They were recured in their of property, and each woman was entitled hold five acres of , which could not be sold for debt. She was also, after marriage, entitled to vote, and exercised her franclrise eqnally with the | men. Their kings and generals obtained the suf- frages of women as well as those of the men. A British woman’s children by a stranger, became citi- | zens of Briton. Indges were held in great reverence. | One of the lawa, or s, of Moelmud, declares that | “A jodge Mo always to study equity Us nl | mercy conscientiously, and knowledge profoundly | and chin ll Another clause dec! that “ex. | orbitant privileges, perversion of justice, and ancon- cern for the public good, ruin a These laws declare that no court is complete without a judge, | clerk, and jury—twelye to fourtgen jurymen, | Velsh family. It | upon | oft the Pope. Asser also translated Boethus’ “Consolations of | Philosophy,” and wrote several other works. The Welsh never united with England until the accession of the Britich or Welsh House of Tudor, (or Tywder or Tewdyr, in Welsh,) whose glorious reign com- menced with Henry (Tudor) the VII., and who was the first to curb the pert of the Pope. It was the great reign of this house, including that of | Queen Elizabeth, that covered England with glory. | | It was not until Henry (Tudor) the VIII, entirely | overthrew the power of the Pope, and suppressed the monasteries, that the Welsh would agree to the union, which §was effeeted in 1544, Wales being allowed representatives in Parliament, sub- mitted to taxation, and the English common law. Edward the First left Wales independent in her in- stitutions and laws, and secured peace and alliance by giving them a representative in royalty, in the | person of the Prince of Wales. At Rhudland castle, which was built by Prince Llewllyn Sistiht, in North Wales, may still be seen a huge stone with the follow- | ing inecription:— “This fragment is the remains Where King Edward the First held his Parliament, A. D. 1233, Yn which the statute of Rhudland was enacted, Fecnritg: to the Principality of Wales, ts Judicial Rights and Independence.” Do yon call this conquest? The laurel of the an- cient Briton was the evergreen leek, which it was gaid was worn by Edward the Black Prince, then Prince of Wales, at the battle of Cressey, which was pee on 8t. David's day, and when 30,000 English and Welsh troops defeated the allied army of 120,000 French, commanded in person by King Philip. “ Come on, true British Sauls, your joys declare, And doubly celebrate St. David’s day; Let Phoebus laurel for his pri wt preparo— Bacchus his ivy, Pallus olive wear ; But leeks alene shall round our temples be, Leeks, the record of British bravery.” Old Welsh Song. When the blood-stained monster, Richard the Third, usurped the throne, we find the Welsh rallying for his overthrow, under the,Earl of Richmond, (of the Welsh house of Tudor,) who landed at Milford, Ha- yentown, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, the ancient eeat of his Hort The Welsh immediately flocked to his standard in ee force, being assisted by Rice ab Thomas, a Welshman. ‘The great victory of Bosworth Field, it was said, was soon after fought. The victor became Henry Vil., who laid the foundation of the reformation, and con- | ferred additional constitutional rights and privileges the people, and effectually reduced the powers h By maitying Elzabetn, the daughter of Edward IV., he closed the forty yeurs civil war between the houses of York and Lancaster, in which more than 40,000 people had lost their lives. He largely encouraged commerce, trade and maaufac- tures, subdued two papal esc in the persons of Simnel and Perkin, or Petrikin, and by his wis- dom, toleration, aud energy, raised England to the highest pitch of honor and renown since the days of Alfred the Great. His glory seems to have been revived in his ddaughter, Klizabeth Tudor, whore long reign filled the world with her imperisha- ble fame. We have thus followed up the Welch for 2,600 years, during which time they have never been con- juered by Romans, Saxens, Danes, or Picta ‘he greatest glory was thair successful resistance to the power of the Roman empire—that power, be- fore which all the rest of Europe had quailed—before which Asia, the warlike ,, the polished Greeks, the fearned Egyptians, the obstinate Jews, the hostile Spaniards, and indomitable an ans, had fallen as stable before the fire. Yet Britons alone withstood their shock. Rome was mistress of the world with one small oxception—the home of the Briton. Caesar no doubt bt dala his deeds in Britain, and the ancient Bri chronieies declare that he gained more through the influence of treach- ery—which the Romans so well understood—than bi hard fought conquest. One thing is certain, that he legions never went west of the Severn, on the south, nor of the Avon or Conway, on the north. The pre- sent limits of the Principality, including, Salop, Here- ford, Gloucester, and probably Cornwall, never sub- mitted to the Roman yoke. The Britons never en- riched themselves like the Romans and other na- tions, by invading aad plundering their neighbors. At a later period, when wars of extermination were deelared inst them by invading foes, they quailed not. When the Pepel jouse of Plantagenet or of Anjou came to the throne, they still defended their ancient laws and rights. They had withstood three monarchs of this line, including the infatuated and braveCour de Lion and the pusilianimous and bigotted Jobn.When Henry Plantagenet,(Henry II.) about the end of the eleventh century, declared a war of exter- mination against the Welsh, he, it is said, declared there eould be no peace while a Briton lived. He thered a vast army,and marched against them. The Britons were aroused. Every man becamea J_eonidas, and every worsan became his sister, in heroism.While the snow capped mountains of Snowdon and Plinlim- Ton raised their tai! peaks towards heaven secming to plead for mercyjin bebalf of the straggling Briton, and while the waves of the Atlantic were thundering on co os and on clash of arms was heard on the eartof the princi ithered arou! their soci t ‘lars, and a zeped God for the justice of their cause. They hurled deflance at their foes, and proclaimed to the world, “ Cymru he, Cymre fyd !’’—“ Cambria that was, and ever i be!” “ ‘Tra mor tra Brython /”—“ While exists the sea, the Briton shall be!’ And pouring forth from their mcuntains, led on by Gwynedd Owain, they gloriously defeated and drove back the forces of Henry. Have not their declarations been ful- filled? "The scene to-night is a proof that “ Britons yet exist.” Do you reek for the cradle of modern civil and religiSue liberty, hie have only to study the ancient British laws and a 30 To begin the history of Magna Charter. and of the inciples embodied in the American Declaration of Independence, and in the American constitution, you must go back to the ancient British laws, where they are on record, though couched, it may be, in an un- | couth form. ‘You will find these principles prevalent | wherever Welshmen are found. They broke out | against the papal Stuarts, when Cromwell, otherwise | Williams, the son of a Welshman, overthrew a tyrant » king, and proclaimed a commonwealth. We find the great John Milton himself, said to be of Welsh | origin on his mother’s side, and whose sublime imagination soared nearer te heaven than the English language conld describe, and whose wife, | Mary Powell, was also of a Welsh family, stood by Cromwell and liberty, as his Latin | secretary. Without Cromwell, we paopetl should never have heard of the Puritans of Plymouth Rock, | whose race contains a large of Welsh | blood. We find the Welsh in America the same | lovers of freedom as at home. We find Roger Wil- | liams, of Welsh descent, proclai religious free- | dom in Rhode Island ; and William Penn, said to be | of Welsh déscent, proclaiming toleration and eee | in Pennsylvania. There was also a large Welsh emigration to the colony of Virginia. Among the signers of the Declaration of Independence we find | fourteenWelshmen, or men of Welsh descent. Thomas | Jefferson's family were Welsh, and he boasted of it, | and visited the graves of his ancestors in Wales. | He was not only the author of the Declaration of In- | dependence, but mainly contributed to the dissolu- | tion of church and State, the abolition of primogeni- ture, and in making the constitution an instrument | of limited powers. His favorite motto was:—‘ Sic | semper tyrannis”—“ Always a foe to tyrants.” He was the first to plant our flag on the Pacific | Ocean; while Lewis, who accompanied Clark on the | expedition, was of a Welsh family. The only man they lost during their long and perilous journey, was Floyd, a Welshman. General Stephens, of Virginia, | who £0 nobly fought at Guildford Court House; Gen- eral Daniel Morgan, who won imperishable ho- | nor at Saratoga and the Cowpens; Robert Morris, the secretary of the revolulionary treasury, (but often empty boxes); Gen. Morgan Lewie,of N. York; Gen. Cadwailader, of Philadelphia; Gen. Anthony Wayne, whose mother was born in Wales; and the Thomases, Rogerses, and Williainses, at the same period, were all ot Welsh families. We also find them at sea in the late war, in the Perrys, Joneses, Rogerses, Morgans, Wingates, &c. i The Welsh did not wage war against the inof- | fensive mass of the Saxon people, but against their bigotted and tyrannical rulers, including their papel successors of the Norman line. They waged war in defence of their freedom of conscience, guar- anteed to them in their laws and traditions fora thousand years. The attempts to chain the conscience of men, have caused oceans of blood to be shed, | and the end of this carnage from bigotry has not yet come. So far from the Britains waging war on the Saxon people, in the contiguous and other parts of Saxon England, they freely intermarried with them, giving rive to the great and universal British Saxon race, on whose language the sun never sets. Amidst all the invasions and revolutions of England, the Bri- | tish Saxon character of the mass of the people, has never changed. The Danes, as we have seen, were either exterminated or driven out. When William, the testamentary successor to the weak and bigotted Edward tke Confessor, came over, he brought with him a large force from Franco-Britanny, called Britagnes, who were of the Welsh race, and who fol- lowed him, not to fight the Welsh, but to assist him to the throne. Hence, they commenced the battle of Hastings by singing the song of ‘ Rowland,” a Welsh air. The few military followers of William did not in the least tend to change the British Saxon character of the masses. Hence, those writers, who ascribe the great success of the British-Saxon race, or asscme that all that is due to the Briton belongs to the Teuton, Saxon, Dane, or Norman, or other | outsiders, are either ignorant or wilfully misrepre- rent history. The Welsh language is rich in poetry, but is unknown, because not popularized into Eng- lish verse, like the Scotch. ‘Paradise Lost” and “ Watts’ Hymns,” with most other English etry, have been translated into Welsh. David Richards, known a8 David Ivnwr, wrote a poem called “The Trinity,” in Welsh, which is considered, by those conversant with both languages, to be equal in imagination to ‘Paradise Lost.” The Welsh lan- guage is stadied almost alone by Welshmen, because | it does not embody ‘wnodern science and discoveries. Strangers do not learn it now, oe Welshmen are as proud andas jealous of their language as of their ancient lawa,) from the fact that now Welshmen_give their discoveries to the world in Englith. Thus the learning of Sir Hamphrey Davy Sir William Jones, Professor Owens, includin; number of linguists, learned divines, poets an &c., have published their works in English. Gold- smith, the author, was of Welsh descent on his moth- ers side, whose name was Jones, and whose family | went over to Ireland with the Welsh ancestors of Arch-bishop Hughes, Father Mathew, the Morrises, Williamses, Evanses, Morgans, Joneses, Griffiths, Grif- fins, Reeses, Merediths, Prices, Pritchards, Pow- ells, Howells, &c., with the Earl of Pembroke, (Lywder, or Tudor,) sir-named ‘Richard the Strong Bow, in the reign of Henry I, in the 12th century. Hence, many distinguished men in Ireland can be traced back in their origin to Wales. A num- ber of the distinguished men of France can be- traced back, by name, to Breton, Bretagne, or Brittany, in France, or to the Britons of Eng- land. “Hughes, in Welsh or English, becomes Hugo or Hue, in Freneh; Morris, probably Mau- rice; Rogers, Roge; John, Jones, is Jean; James, | Jacques; Rowland, Rollin. &c. Among the French, also, occur the names of pores or Moran; Louis for Lewis; Floye, Floy, or Flue; to the introduction of christianity among the Britons, the names of Jones, James, Mathew, Ellis, or Eli- as, Stephens, Daniels, David, &c., did not occur. The surnames were distinguished by localities or rofessions, &c., as Morgan, living near the sea, m “Mor,” sea, and “Gan,” near. But after the advent of (Christianity, if Morgan had a son, he would call him John ab Morgan; and if John had a son he would call him beg ab John, or Jones; and if Stephen had a son he would per- haps be named David, Mathew, Elias, or James ab Stephens, and so on, until all the Christian names be- came sirnames, without any prefixes or terminations, (such as Me, Fitz, and O,or son), a custom which dis- tinguishes Welsh names from thoce of all other nations. And hence, whenever we hear Welsh names called, we know that they are of Welsh origin. With a sincere desire for the perpetuity of the race, I can say with Welshmen, “ Oes y byd er caith Cymraeg,”"—‘ May the Welsh tongue flourish for ver.” And above all, may their ancient principles viviland religious liberty flourish everywhere and forever. I conclude by giving you the following sentiment: “Cymru fu Cymru fyd,”’—‘“ Cambria that was and ever shall be.” (Dr. Jones has appended to his address the follow- ing references to historical authorities —Ed.] We beg leave to state that we have made no asser- tions that do not rest upon the clearest historical au- thority. We could not give in the body of our re- marks the sources from whence our facts have | been gleaned, but refer the reader to Sir Tho- mas Jones’ History of the Celebrations of St. Da- yid’s Day, London, 1714; The Cambrian Plutarch, by Perry, London, 1834; Cambro Briton Letters on Welsh Hittory by Samuel Jenkins, E. 8. Jones & Co., Philadelphia, 1862. A valuable work which contains translations from the ancient British Laws or Triads; Bishop Godwin’s Lives of the Bish- ops; Wynn’s Description of Wales; Stillingflect’s Origines Britann; Ancient British Chronicles; Al- fred’s Reign, written by Asser; the Life of Alfred the Great, by Stevens, fn the Biographia Britanica; Goldsmith's and Hume's History of England—for ac- counts of Ssxon, Norman, apd Btuart reigns, but not for Welsh History; to say nothing of McCauley's eloquent poetical effusions. Two gallant Welshmen, viz.: Col. Morgan and Sir Roger Williams, and their followers, went over to Holland, and assisted the Dutch to throw off the ee yoke. Hence, the Puritans, including their Welsh associates, were well received, and fitted ont from that country the vessel that bore them to the shores of New land. We do not pretend to deny that the chieftains and princes of Wales were not chargeable at times with many gross faults, such as wag! civil wars, pro- moted by Saxon and Norman kings, who always found means to embroil one party with the other, and then aid one to combat the other. This became quite common in the later periods of Welsh history. The supremacy of the Pope was, for a short time, | forced upon them by Henry [1]; but atthe accession of the Tudors, it was forever abolished. We have never known a native of Wales who was a Catholic, though there may be some few; and in the whole rrincipality there is said not to be found the first | Catholic church or chapel supported by native | Welchmen, while it has supplied a larger number of Protestant and dissenting ministers than any other country, in proportion to population. Other toasts and responses followed, and the eom- pany reparated at an advanced hour. Axotner Liquor Law Decision.—Judge Mer- rick, at pee cll Mass., on the 4th inst., decided that the authorities of Watertown had no right to hilip, David, &c. Prior | The Distress in On Tuesday evening Mr. T. W. Tinelli delivered a lee* ture om Portugal, at the Brooklyn Instituté, for the benefit of the distressed inhabitants of Madeira. Though the object was most praiseworthy, and the lecture bore every promise of being highly interesting, yet we regret. te ray the audience was seanty in the extreme. Mr Tinelli commenced his discourse by dessribing the geography and general characteristics of Portugal. He observed that the country is little known and little visited by travellers and tourists, which is perhaps o1 to bad roads and civil wars. Before enterivg fully on his lecture, he promised that he would avoid prolixity, and ‘he hoped he might pride himself on having only the fault. of pronouncing badly the language of Shakspeare. He then went on te say that Portugal, though having only « small population, had annals which were calculated ta raice her high in the estimation of mankind. The Por- tuguere defeated the overwhelming power of ambitious Spain, and succeeded in freeing themselves from their opprersive neighbor, and prevented the Moors from oecu- invasion, it hardly lasted two years. The hi - rend poldiers of Napoleon could not seetarnotind aoe ceased to belong to Portugal, that kingdom ponsestion of wealthy ones iin wee ¢ im possession countriey, are worthy the attention of ph Gd stained by bloodshed, and the destructien of the Incas and ‘of Montezuma sake s sensible contrast with the mild f land, even amidst the most barbarous nations. Tothe Portuguese, travellers and navigators are indebted for- most distant countries. However, it is = that discoveries of distant regions have greatly dimin- less and less powerful. For some time she became a. mere colony, as it were, of England, and every treaty tugal. In 1704, Peter II. allowed of the increased free importation of English goods, which of course tended ta py'ng it more than thirty-seven years. As for the Frencly brave nation. Even after the immense eolony ef Brazil y which the Portuguese eam: auel iloso- phers and politicians. Their conquesta were nd pacific mode in which the Portuguese took the intimate relations existing at present between the lamentable truth: ished the population of Portugal, and. thus ned hee made between the two countries was damaging to Por- diminish the internal industry of Portugal.@ Regarding the prertt of the people, there are grounds fe- Delieving that, at the e of the elevation of the House of’ Braganze to the throne, there was a large party im favor of establishing a republic imilar te that of Poland. At all events, it is fact that there wes a noble declaration in favor of liberty, when they had thrown off the power of Spain. In turn ing over the pages of history, we find the next event of importance to be the admixistration of the Marquis o° Pombal, who struck # deadly blow at the authority of Tome in Portugal, and prostrated for a time the power of the Jesuits. Pombal was the firet minister who treated foreign potentates on a footing of equality, and asserted. the dignity of Fortugal. He united the economy of Sully to the spirit of Colbert, and inspired a proper energy in his countrymen. Thus, at the end of his administration, the treasury was overflowing with money. This pros- paity, however, did not last more than twenty years after his death. fhe nation’s resourees became dimin- ished. and paper money wae introduced, in the vain hope of reviving prosperity. Mal-administration and foolish Kings hastened on the catastrophe whieh overtook Portu- gul in the time of Napoleon. Later on, the free spirit of the people was demonstrated on several occasions, which Lave become matters of votoriety. Mr. Tinelll, after having ended the historicnl review. concluded his lecture by making a few observations on Pertuguese liteyature. Annual Comeenccree at the Medical Col= lege. The annual Commencement at the New York Academy of Medicine and of Aylett’s Medical Institute was held om Tuesday evening, at the Medical College. Theattendance of students and others was large. The names of the gra- duates entitlea to receive diplomas were then ealled, and the prerentation thereof was made. Professor Clymer , then read the address :—It was not, he said, so much the college where they studied, or the diploma which they possessed, on which their future success depended; nor would it depend so much on fortuitous circumatances as might be imagined. A thorough devotion to professional science is the surest, if not the swiftest; guarantee of suc- cess. From Hippocratus and Galen to the present time | it was industry and labor which attained preferment. | Genius is no requisite for the practice of medicine. It is too generally supposed that this natural gift will lead to supremacy without attention and industry; but » man who depends upon his genius is soon left behind, and dieappeare, *‘ unwept, unhonored, and uasung.”” In | the practice of medicine it is a great thing to think regularly. Wisdom in that whlch prevaileth, maid the | jwise man, Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, | have often no connection. Knowledge ‘does but incum- | ber when it seeme to enrich. Without a and unctuality they would attain little success f practice. le urged on them to preserve a respect for their pro- | fession, and never to become skeptics! of its powers. If they found any among the ranks of its disciples who slighted ita powers, they might feel certain he isa maw whodid not know how to avail himself of ita le He advired them, in the rough pathway before them, to beware ef the despicable artifices of the pretender, who generally sinks into deserved ignominy. ‘The lives of the great and good should emulate them to persevere. The ample heritage of recown which the great names in the profession had left behind, is left to them to augment and persevere. He presented the advantages of profes- sicnai association. And ip conclusion, he hoped that his pupils would attain the ronk and hopor which their pro- scion opened to them. Dr. Jobn W. Paige, of N.C., | was next imtroduced. and delivered the valedictory address tothe elass. 4 presentation of a gold headed cane was. then made on behalf of the students. Theatrical and Musical. Bowery Taearix.—thakspeare’s tragedy of ‘Macbeth’? will be pre-ented this evening, with Mr. E. Eddy as Mac- beth, Mr. R. Jol nston ax Macduff, Mr. Stevens as Banquo, nd irs. Varker as Lady Macbeth. This piece will be cuaned by ine Feehan and the amusements will conelude w the “Mechanic and the Queen,” im | which Mr. W. Hamblin will appear s | | Broapway TaraTre.—The great > Ameriean | Mr. Forrest, will appear to night in hin excellent repre- sentation of “Richelieu,”’ sssisted by Messrs. Conway, Tarry, Whiting, Madame Ponisi and Mins Carman. Mise Price. th ve ite dansese rill appear in an Irish lil and the entertainments will conclude wi comedy | “Who Speaks First?”? Mir Bcktox’s TazaTrs —The entertainments announced for | this evening are, as usual, attractive aud entertaining. ‘The selections are the popular drama of “Dowl and Son,” with Mesers. Dyott. Johnston, Burton, Misa Weston, Mrs. Skerrett and Mrs. Hughes in the principal eharac- tere, Miss Vallee and M. Frederic will a] re Pas de Deux, aud the usements will conclude wih the new farce | of the ‘Phenomenon.”’ | _ Navoat Turaee.—The drama of the ‘Old Oak Chest” will commence the amusements at this popular establish- ment—Mr. W. G. lolph, 8 Deforest will | sing a new ballad, which will be followed by the drama, of the “Chieftain of Churubureo,” in whieh ‘her. G. Locke will susteim the character of Solomop Snubbina, Misa Partington will sing, and the amusements will terminate | with the farce of the ‘Stage Struck Yankee.” Watiack’s Twwatns.—The comedy of ‘Every one his Faulv” will be the commencing feature xt Ts ot teblishment, with Blase, Walcott, and other eminent ar- tists in the principal characters. This will be followed Ly the new drama, which is very much admired, called “Pauline.” This piece has been put upon the s! im a style which reflects credit on the proprietor; Lauia Keone, Mr. Lester, Mr. Rea, Mr. Reynolds, and other eminent addachés, in the leading characters. AMERICAN Musee ‘The pleasing comedy of “Faint Heart never won Fair Lady,” with Mr. C. W. Clarke ag Ruy Gomer, and Miss Mesiayer as the Duchess de Tor- renveva; and the new and successful piece atyled “Blue- Beard,’ ‘are the piccer announced for this.evening at the useum. The comedy of ‘A Capital Mateh,” and “My | Friend im the Straps,” wil be represented in the after= ‘oon, . Sr. Cuaries Trratre —The new, original local drama styled the ‘ Gambler's Wife” is to be bore to-night at this popular little theatre. Mr. Robinson, Miss Al- bertine, Mrs, Maron and Miss Mitehell are to sustain the leading characters. ‘Ike comedy of the “Youth who never saw a Woman’ is nlso to be played, Mise Mitchell sustaining the part of Colin, Cicus.—The benefit of Mr. Henry Miner is to take place this evening at the Amphitheatre. The programme. Cf equertrian apd gymnastic exercises announeed, em- bo lies thore very popular clowns, Wallett, Lathrop, and Willicma, with the entire company. No doubt the house will be crowded to overtiowing. Wallett’s benefit will ome off to-morrow night. Cunsry’s Orns Houst —Christy’s Ethfopian Opers ompany, continue to crowd Mechanics’ Hall to over- owing, with cists respectable audiences, and their performances give tlerreatest delight. Their programme or this evening ia excellent. © = Woon’s Mrxetrrix.—Mr. Carapbell, the efficient director nd talented performer, of this highly popular band of minatrels, ts 10 take his benefit to night.” We cheerfully recommend him to the public, as being every way worthy of their patronage. The programme pro comprises many atwactive features, Ronerr Herter, whore feats of magic astound every one, in still attracting crowded assemblages to his beautifab saloon, 589 Broadway. Mux, Varentivi’s Concerts continue to be given with suceees, at Hope Chapel, Broadway. Risigy’s TwaMes ayn Banvarn’s Hory Lanp are wit- nesred by large audiences nightly, at their respective halls. They are both beautiful palntings, and well wor- thy an extensive patronage. Mx. EK. Preece, long and favorably known as tambour- inist of Christy’s Ethiopian Company, is advertised to take hix annual benefit on Saturday evening next. We trust the public will handsomely opptecinte bls exertiona to please them, for the past six years, United States Dintrict Court. Before Hon. Judge Betts, March 9.—True Hills.—The Grand Jury returned trae bills in the following cases ~The United States vs. Joha Aimatrorg, for stabbing Richard Clark, on board the ship Celestia) Empire ; the United States va. John Collins, for larceny on the high reas ; the same ve. John Collins, for asroult with a dangerous weapon. The case of the United States vs. two packares claimed by Hail & Co., was then tried. They were embreideriea imported from Nottingham, England, in 1852, and there ingpected ond valued at £262 16s, Od. Here their value was appraised at £563 13s. 1d., which claimants com- bye a an undue appraisement. Verdict fop the claimants. Superior Court. Before Hon. Judge Bosworth. Maren 8.—Impertant to Jurors. —A cause war te be tried day before five jurors; and the court. fore, has dire that an extra panel be struck for day next, and thata fine of $26 perday be imposed en every non attending juror. The Police Mi istrate of St. John, N. B., has been search the Spring Hotel and seize liquors therein, and that the barkeeper had a right to resist the offi- eis pud protect {Le property, | brought before the eourt for “arbitrary and anjusti- Sipbie conduet,” meh as eruclty to prisouecs, do,