The New York Herald Newspaper, November 26, 1853, Page 6

LI TICS. NATIONAL PO Our Washington Wasuinorton, Nov. 24, 1853. Thanksgiving Day— The Scene at Washington this Year, and the Scene at Concord a Year Ago— Touching Incident—Political Rejlections Thereon. ‘Thanksgiving day in Washington. All the de- partments closed—all the stores—lcoks like Sunijay om Pennsylvania avenue. The weather, which has been like that of the summer's soft decline, rather the winter's opening, for several weeks, has suddenly “chopped round” to a stiff northwester—clouds of dust scour down these wide and windy streets—heavy louds occasionally darken the sun, and in five hours the season has advanced to the climate of Christmas. The departments are closed—the stores and shops are shut up. The heads of the Cabinet are discussing their Thanksgiving turkies and Fairfax hommony with a friend or two. Many of the clerks are doing fhe same thing, but a large detachment have joined fhe general stampede to the horse race, a few miles ever the long bridge. A motly crowd are there as- sembled, of all colors and of various costumes, from the fashiovable blackleg to the unsophisticated free negro, who has also his fancy for horse flesh. This horse race constitutes the roling feature of the day here, and lion for the night is Jullien. The shburches Dave been somewhat attended, but they have merely filled up the interval between the horse race and Juilien’s concert. The world of outsiders have been to the horse race—the upper ten, or the insiders, are all agog for Jullien. Thank:giving day! A year ago the writer par- ticipated in the reunion of a New England Thanks- giving at Concord, among the granite hills of New Hampshire. The day was wiady, but much colder than this. There was snow upon the surroundiog mountains—there was a fringe of ice along the sides of the Merrimack—there was tue sharp twang ot a high norsbern latitude in the atmosphere, and that oold, hard, gory sunshine peculiar to the distant Worth, with the coming of winter, was very striking toa Southron. Those heavy, substantial down Bast overcoats, with their rugged bear-skin collars, were im request. Country people were coming into the vVillage—that quiet and tidy village of Convori, and Highs couse} wagons, Tallat people, big. sede, were moving in Doth aicections. et ue oss fina im the hotel of Mr. Gass, (to whom we extend the of thisday,) there was, in a comfortable | ship, with the entire lobby of Washington at his b =the me repeat trop whose leader he has been in lobbying bills for pay, sisted might and main in procuring last His pretensions, any, cannot be received with favor by men imbued with that proper self-respect, that high sense of honor, those uncompromising ee ples of Integrity which belong to the character of members of the American Congress. Lest there may be some who have not seen the letter referred to, we here republish it from the, pro- ceedings in the Forrest divorce case in the city of New York. We do this under the obligation fea J upon all to hinder the progress of an unworthy ad- venturer; and we trust this obligation will be ac- cepted by our readers at as sufficient apology for ley 7 hs them so vile a production. ex: tract m the court proceedings of Jan. 10, 1852:— Mr. O'Conor offered a deposition of John W. Foraey, editor of the Pennsylvanian, of Philadelphia, taken by commission. The deponent says that he Forrest for the last fifteen years; and then continues as follows :—I have seen a copy of read it befcre it was sent, but was told of it afterwards; we spoke of such letter together and it was written by Edwin Forrest's authority and assent; Mr. Roberta re- piled in a letter, colneiiing with my views, but the reply 5 Mr. O'Conor proposed to read Mr. Forney’s letter;and after some argument by Mr. Van Buren against its a miasibility. he was allowed to do so, He then read following letter : [PRrvarE.] Purapmsrnia, Jan. 25 1850 Our friend Forrest is now bere, and is about to apply for a divorce from bis wife. He hes ha‘ for eighteen months the proofs of her infidelity, but has chosen to keep them quiet, and «ould nave done sostiil, but forthe folly in censuring him for leaving ber. It is really tonishing how he kept there proofs to himself—from his friends—for all that time ut it is so, neverthel ‘The facts are briefly these :—Kighteen months while playing in Civeinmati, he cavght Mra. F. ina ve: equivocal position with a young man in his own She protested innocence, anc he let it pass sy, i‘ her as be did most profoundly. They passed on to New Orleans, and so home to New York. After they had reach ed heme, ané had been there for some time, he founi one evening on his wife’s table, a bille douz in the handwrit- ing ef, though not signed ‘by, this young man, in whish sbe was alluded to in terms the mott amorous and unmis- takeabie. Tie language alluded to her “white arms that wound about his neck,’ “to the blis+ful hou-s they had spent the second, the third, and even to the thousandth balloting. It would take no part in electing any man who would not op; the administration and its free soil a I sent you yesterday the resolutions iutroduced in both branches of the Legislature, Messrs. Irvin and Pope, in regard to the icy of the ad- mivistration, and remarked ere was conside- rable debate in the Senate on the motion to print the resolutions for the use of that body. Mesars. Pope, Hall, Stephens, Miller, Moseley, Ridley, and Duane- gan participated in the dicussion in favor of the mo- tion, and Messrs. Sturgis and McGeehee in opposi- tion to it. The latter Senators, who are of course Southern rights democrats, Seonads no good could be accomplis! by the agitation of the subject; that it would bea useless expense to print the reso- lations; that it did not become the Le; ture of Georgia to interfere in the war of ‘“‘sheils” in New York; and that it was improper for Senators of this State to undertake to area upon the policy of the federa! admini ‘tion, or to take cognizance the manner in which the general government is conducted. Mr. Sturgis even went so faras to say that it was a matter of indifference with him who filled the posts of collector of customs in New York or else where at the North, for that both parties at the North were unsound. It was replied on the other side that if no good came of the introduction of the resolutions, no harm would; nor woald it be a needless expenditure of money to print them. The resolutions on the table did not pro) to interfere in the local contests of New York; they simply expressed, so far as the di- visions of that State were concerned, the caper of Southern men for those patrists at the North who had stood by our rights. it was certainly not im- roper to encourage our friends and hold up their Aes in the contest they are waging against our enemies. As to the official conduct of the adminis- tration, i! was right and becoming for the Legislature of Georgia to speak its sentiments. She was a so- yereign State, and a part of the Federal Union, in- terested in the honor and weltare of the country and the wise adm/nistration of its laws, and it was not only the right but the duty of the Legislature to give expression to her feelings. The motion to print prevailed. Though the great bedy of the democratic Senators voted in the nega- tive, there were yet exceptions enough to carry the motion. MILLEDGEVILLE, Noy. 19, 1853. No effort was made in the Senate this morning to recousidty that portion of yesterday's journal relatiog togeiher,’? and the letter had bernkept as a memento un was quite well worn, Upon this evidence, with otber confirmatory proofs, he intends applyicg to our Legislature for a divorce. But you are now in » position to serve him in a manner he never will forget. The person who wrote to Mre. For. rest, and in whose company she waa detected, is (ieorge Jamieson, now playing in New Orleanr. If you don’t know him, you can, as the editor of # leading paper, soon make his ecquaintance. What Forrest row de to clinch the nail, is, to obtain, tings Fite parlor, a company of half a dozen geutlemen, from several different States, assembled in cheerful conversation. Gen. Franklin Pierce, President elect of the United States, was among them—the Me and controling spirit of the party. He mot only shared e general confideace con- cerning of his spproaching admin- the prospects istration; but ee inspired it. His views were enlarg- ed and com; sive—his appreciation of the re mine daties which he was about to assume was | of aman who had canvassed the ground, who had matared the general outline of his policy, and who, firm in the conviction that he was right, ap- feces feel as easy as if already relieved of the | wiest portion of his anxieties. He was affable, amiable, modest, but calm and __ self-possessed asa cummer’s morning. He had evidently made up his mind what to do, and how to doit, and he was free to disclose his views upon great principles and great measures as subsequently proclaimed in his in- jut the company were speaking of Thanksgiving, when a light tap was heard at the door, “Come in,” Was answered; and the door was opened, and a mmart young lad, apparently of twelve summers, in @ grey suit, with his cap in his hard, modestly enter- and inquired—‘‘Could I speak with youa moment father?” “Yes Benny, replied the General, and ex- using himself, he withdrew to settle an important negotiation with the boy, concerning the bire of an extra horse for a ride into the country.’ I have seen that boy no more; nor have I ever since that day, Upon any occasion, observed exactly the same hopo- fal and happy expression upon the countenance of General Pierce. That intelligent and promising lad is missing at the White House Thanksgiving to-day; he was the last hope of his father, bat the day is gone. This incident is recalled by the day, and in con- templating it, it is easy so relieve General Pierce of any designs, either to destroy or build up the demo- eratic party for his own arnbitious purposes—i: is quite eazy to believe that he has no intention, no de- mire to serve another term. I was deci ly of the opinion that his present purpose isto docline a re- nomination in advance of the action of the Baltimore Convention, and in good faith. He has had glory enough, and trouble enougi to satisfy him already. That the Cabinet are impressed wth these notious is not unlikely—that the more aspiring among them are working to get the inside track is quite appa- rent ; but, make or break, in recurring to that con- versation last Thanksgiving Day, at Concord, it is difficult for one of that company to believe that Gen- eral Pierce has avy other object in view than the sac- ozs of his policy as laid down ic hf inauzural ad- recs, Sovruxon. ‘The Test Question for Congress —Col. Forney for Clerk. [From the New Hampshire Patrict, Nov. 23 } COL. JOHN W. FORNEY. The political ogre who controls the columns of the New Yorx Hepavp has recently made a chara:ter- istic attack upon Col. J. W. Forney, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. No one who has had an opecrvanity to know through what ‘an abyss of degradation, hypocrisy, and black-mail infamy the proprietor of the Hzxaup has waded, to gecumulate the money by which his paper is sup- | ported from day to day, in its fruitless cole to op down the great and good to his own level, can by the diatribes which have recently ap- in his coimmns. The sheet, for the last few weeks, has been a running sore of slanders. Few geet men, prominent in the political world about us, ive escaped its filthy and sulphuretted abuse. Ite editor, it is understood, made a personal application ‘to President Pierce by‘ over his own A for an appointment in the diplomatie service of the country at some foreign post. He based his crio; and eng Be Gee upom: ae ground paper, during Presidentia. campaign, was de- voted, under bis direction, to coining and circulating falcehoods and slanders against the whig eandidate, ‘and thereby had aided in the election of General As every man in New Hampshire could have predicted, Franklin Pierce did not, for an instant, entertain the ludicrous proposition of the Henaxn proprietor, but treated his application | with «il nt contempt. As a nataral consequeace, immediately on the return of that individaal from Europe, carly last month, where he went last full to wtudy diplomacy, by way of fitting himsslf for his ex- pected appointment, he commenced a series of scur- | Filous assaults upon the administration. Since that | time, with an industry and perseverance worthy of a better cause, he has constantly calumniated General Pierce and his administration. His attacks upon the democratic have been continued and ia ceseant. He one of the ablest and most infla- ential pels the country (the Boston Pos!) “a Fm, eet of small circulation.” He characterizes the Washington Union, edited by one of the ablest, teuest, and most reliable democrats of the South, as “an abolition sheet.” He denounces the Richmond | Enquirer, the oldest and one of the staunchest de: | fenders of the rights of the South, as “a traitor t | the South.” And having exhausted bis yo of elegant dialect upon the President, snd the democratic provs, he next commences upon Hi riends of Presiden: Pierce, aod ardently attached to him and the administrat It is natural u democratic party, as the recipient which bears his na t, with such vittern Forney needs no eu Tuable services of m. ars to the deaocratic canse, with his brilliant and able peo, as editor of the Pean- aylvenian, are known and ackuowledged by trae men in every part of the Union. [no the stirring times immediately preceding and following the pas- mage of the compromise measures, he never failed to in some way, an admission from Jamieson. I named you to himas 'sefe, steady, and intelligent iriend, and he never will forget whatever you may do for bim in this, to him, » mort vital matter. : He suggests that you might institute intimate relations with J, and then induce him, either in your presence or in com pony, Wo admit as a thing to le proud of, nme stim with ‘Mrs. FP Heis fond of @ glass, and possibly, in a comvivial meod, might be communicative. Noharm will come to tim; he is game too small for Forrest, any admission be may make may be im- portant only xs aiding an injured man in getting re'ieved Rem anew hateful bod. an you manage this’ thing, wy friend? It will require skill and caution, and, if suc cessful, will warm'y endear you to Forrest. He is uearly erazy at the idea of being placed in is present position; but he will spend half he is worth to be j from it. This matter must be kept secret. Above 6 me in connection with it. Excuse me ‘oui regard to it. My ardent attachment to glorious Ferrest must be my excuse. Now, won’t you help to relieve him? It would help in the matter, probably, to know that John Green, the actor, now in New Orleans, is the warm friend of Forrest, and may know Jamieson well. x an use your Own dircretion in letting him know cts, ard invoking his aid. This letter is addressed to you with the knowledge of fe write as soon after receipt es you can find oppor- to look about you. With kind regards lam, Gear Roberts, yours, very truly. JOHN W. FORNEY. Geo. Robe ts, Esq. The reading of this letter ruined Mr. Forrest's cause, It reyealed an unmanly conspiracy to destroy the reputation of a defenceless woman, far from her native home. It exhibited in real life one of the worst traits of Iago, a fanci‘ul conceptioa, in whom is assembled the baeest quahties that ever entered the imagivation cf poet. It expozed an attempt to procure subornaiion of perjury for a consideration. Immediately after the letter was writcen, the au- thor came to Harrisburg with Mr. Forrest, to carr, his divorce through the legislature ‘Half afortune,” known to be at least $100,000, wasa prize worth struggling for, He wrovght manfully for a short time, but finding his influence here of 4 negative kind, he left, aud sent up othera not as well known, to assist Mr. Forrest. Mr. Forney had been here be- fue, on Givers occasions aszisting to procure the pas- sage of ai] mannerof bills that would pay. Fre- quently he was lobbying for banks, oh, aud new, whilst bis paper was radically anti-bauk. Daring the session of 1°46 he was here in his vocation: amovg the objects of his solicitude was tha: of procuring a white-washing report of the Lehigh County Bavk, hauled up for ite misdeeds before a com nittee of the Hovse. The attempt of an agent of the back to bribe the chairman of the committee was exposed, the money laid upon the Speaker’s desk, aud Mr. Forney left in the first train. His next appearance | in Harrisburg was four years later, with Mr. Forrest. | by officers of government. But recollections were still too fresh for his influence, and be has not since, to our knowledge, been seen in Harrisburg. When he tarned his back upon us, in 1846, he turned his face towards Washington. His genius, like Count Fathom’s in ee was expanding. Washington he thought a better stage for the ex- ercise ot his commanding poe Gil Blas was ambi- tious too. No place but Madrid met his soariag views—the provincial cities were too insipid—it was amid courtiers, the heads and legislators of govern- ment, that he wrought his way upward. He under- stood flattery, too, aswell as his successor; and had he had a newspaper, he wuld, doubtless, have been as great an adept at wntirg a puff, and at reaching men of influence and station by flattery, as Mr. Forney. By sycophancy Gil Blas wormed himself into the affections of the Duke of Lerma, and became the confidential adviser of the man who ruled Spain and her vast territories. He wrote ‘addresses and memorials—made governors of provinces, and be- stowed offices of all grades, high and low, upon those who paid him the most money or gave him the most infiuence—he engaged in intrigues and enacted the pander—was dubbed a Don, which may be the Spanish for Colonel—he lived sumptuously, kept his carriage anda retinue of servante—was vi- sited at his residence by his master, by grandeee, and It oe Li news can be relied upon, Mr. Forney, too, has enactin; Gil Blas with the Duke of Lerma ever since the ad. journment of Congress. Now we ask, in candor—is such a man suitable for the responsible situation of Clerk of the House of Re- presentatives? Weuld not his presence and his voice be offensive to honorable men? Wono will vote for him? Will the high-toned chivalry of the South? Will the staid men from the land of steady habits? Will the generous and candid members from the middle States ? Will the straight-forward represen- tatives of the great West, who partake the character- | isties of all other sections? The pictare of the man sustaining, with memorable tact and ability, great healing measares of adjustment. Daring the Presiden‘ia! campaign, at the urgent solicitation ‘ational Democratic Execative Commictee, he bimself bettie f with the Washiugton Union, and met the whig and abolition assailams of General Picrce in a mavner fumitiar to our readers, Since the 4th of March, the policy of the nation administration has frequently been expounded and vindicated in able articles from his pen in diferent The very able, judicious, and convincing to Putosm,” which we published a snort }, it is understood was written by him. We /- that no democratic editor of hie age—for he is 5 able contributi 4 young—hbas made more yala- ions to national democracy and national sentiment. We know not how it may be cisewhere, but no such shameless livellers as the New Youk editor can alienate from Col. Forney the and kind sympathies of the democracy the Granite State. the Harrisburg Keystone, Nov. 23 } AND THE OONGRESIONA!, CLERKSHIP. to see that John W. Forney is Clerk of the House of ltepre- The pers of ee election by the limos 80 legibly some ot the of his nature—we bid sup posed would de*er prescmp*tion cves g ¢ than Le is presented as drawn by his own hand. He is a Peuatylyavign, and tor the houor of the State we wish it bad been less odious. As it is, propriety and age require he stould suff-r the consequeaces of uis misdeeds; and the digaity of the House forbids thot Le should be ite clerk. Georgia Politics. THE SENATORIAL PROCKEDINGS IN THE LEGISLATURE — THE From the Sevanoah xep 10] MILLEDGEVILLE, There bave been stirring times in H 2 was opened by Mr. ciend of Mr. Cobo, who ¢ a n to rescind the resolution heretofore adop into the eletion of United States Senator to-d and te postpone the election for the remai the session, Mr. Stepheas moved tha% the Si agree to the rewiution, and upon that motion called for the previous question. At this stage cf the proceedings Mr. Sturgis moved to lay the resy!a- tion of Mr. Singleton upon the table. The Presi- dent decided that this latter motion took pra cedence of the call for the previous question; whereupon an appeal was takea from the decision of the Chair, when the Senate by a vote ot fifty- one to forty-three, refaced to sustain the Chair. Mr. Clarke then moved that the Senate do proceed to the hell of the House of Representatives for the par- pose of going into the election of Senator, the hour appointed by a previous resolution for that election having arrived. Here again the President decided, against all precedent, that this resolution took pre- cedence of the call for the previous question. A second appeal was taken from the decision of the chair, and again the Senate refused to sustain the chair, The question now came up whetaer tue Serate would second the call for the previous ques tion. which was decided by yens and nays in the aflirmative. This brought the Senate to a direct vote upon agreeing to the resolution, when the yeas end nays were called, and were yeas forty nine, nays | forty-five. So the resolution was agreed to, and the | election of United States Senator postponed for the | remainder of the session. An effort will doubtless be made in the morning to reconsider this portion of the jour.al, bot it wii hardly be successful. Great excitement prevailed ia the Senate and the lobby throughout the strug, 4 oy the resolution. A running fire was kept up on both sides, divers and contradictory motioos were made, and every resource of ingenuity was exhansted to strangle the resolntion. The opposition, however, were met with equal tact. Last night a meeting of the friends of Mr. | king unanimously nominated Mr. Dawson for Renate, ad semiied Ww aluud by Lia ou Le fr to the postponement of tte election of United States Senator, A movement of the kind was expected from the friends of Mr. McDonald. For the present the elec'ion stands postponed. Mr. McDonald bas Jeft the capital in a towering rage at the result. His triumph, like the Dead Sea fruits, has turned to ashes upon his lips, He so far forgot himself yesterday as to get into angry alterca- tion with a democratic Senator who voted to post- pone the election, and attempted to reproach him for so doing, in a violent and undignified manner. Mr. Cobb has also left town. It is understood that he counselled his friends to sustain the nomimation of Mr. McDonald. This some of them have refased to do, not merely from a feeling of disappointment, but becavse they detest his principles. McDonald was the President of the Nashville Convention—a fact which they can never forget if Mr. Cobb can. While I have no regrets to express at Mr. Cobb’s overtbrow—for he Pe Re upon himself—I cannot but feel some concern that he should have been de- feated because he had stood bythe Union. The Southern Rights men hate him with a vehemence I have never seenequalled, and it will require long years of submission and patience and wearisome ser- vice ere he can conquer their prejudices and reinstate himeelf in his party. Naaman was made to dip seven times in the river of Jordan before he was made clean. [From the Charleston Standard, Noy, 22] We published in our issue of yesterday an abstract of resolutions recently introduced in the Legislature of che State of Georgia; bit in this important crisis of political affairs, when party lines are being oblite- rated and drawn agaio, when old issues are aban‘ doned and new ones made, we deem it proper to publish them at length. that we may the better esti- mate their political value and importance. Trey are as follows:— Resolved and Coctrines Presigent Pierce . That while we apprive the sentiment: aulgated in the ioaugural addcess of we can only regard his attempts to pro uce harmony in the national democratic party. by in- | viting known free soilers to parti tration of tbe gcvernment, #8 a cc as an emnesty to factions that b rayed against the Union and the Ud. That these sentimenis of devo the censtitution carried Presi¢en that all efforts by his aéministraticn nition of free soilers xs sound and true men, by placin them in offices of honor and profit, are ia dice sition to that great a] ent, und an upon the popular j That the a ve in the admis ia- omise of priseiples, ation. to the Union and ree into power, ard jrst for Congress to ay) ropriate money trem the public Treasury to ccrstracting the great railroad now in cont:splation, ppi to the Pacié., or to grant the purpose, they being the proparts the States, oli as well as rew. Alabama Senators. os The Wasbi mn Jntell gencer of the 24th instaut, says :—In the Eastern papers which reached us yes- terday we notice a telegraphic despatch, stating that Hon. Jeremiah Clemens had been re-elected a Sena- tor in Congress from the State of Alabama ‘The report, we think, is premature. This day was the time appointed by the House of Representatives for going mfo an election, but, it being Thanksgiving- day, the Senate refused to concur, and passed a re solution to elect to morrow (the 25th). This was probably agreed to by the House. It devolves on the resent Legislature of Alabama to elect two United States Senators; and, as they will cf course be de- mocrats, if we were not apprehensive of damaging the prospects of Mr. Clemens, we should not hesitate to express a hope that the announcement of his elec- tion already made is but the forerunner of the event. The democratic members, who have a large majority in the Legislature, held a caucus last Thursday even- ing, but their proceedings have not been made public. California Citizens In Congress. It is a curious fact that in the next Congress there will be half a dozen members from other States, who are really citizens of California. Among these are Caleb Lyon, of New York, “ Extra Billy” Smith, of Virginia, and Jobn Wethered, of Maryland; the for- mer of whom was elected to the New York Assem- bly, from Lewis county, when ineli ible, and the two latter were candidates for the United States Senate | bat two )ears ago in California, and only returned | from that State one year (or less) ago, and who Were only in their native Btates on a visit. The St. Louls Post Office. The Post Office, says the Republican of the 20th inst., isin a curious fix. some months ago tendered his resignation to the de- partment, but it was not accepted—the President and bis Cabinet not aly able to unite upon a sne- cessor, The Postmaster had no alternative except to hold on; snd # sorry thing ij was for him. Months | ¢lapsed—six of them, perbaps—and then it-was dis- covered that a law was passed at the last session of Congress, which cut off certain commissions which had been allowed bythe Postmaster Genera’, to se- cure the employment of a sufficient number of clerks | and the puyment oi a proper salsry to the Post- master, the accounts were rendered as under the old sys- tem, but they could net be allowed at the proper bu- reau of the department. Mr. Gamble was informed of the law and of the condition in which he was ed. Not only was he cut off from any salary ver for the past six months, but he was actuai- y Incught in several hundred dollars for cach quarter. this discovery was made, Le went to present the cuse to the By that officer it was referred ‘ eune, Was too nee with avythiag ary Cl uusetts, to thin els At all events, at the latest date no opinion had been given, and Mr. Gamble is compelled to hold on to the unprofitable office. They will not allow him to rerign ; and y great sacrifice is exacted from him to keep the office going. Precisely such @ case as this is no where to be found, and the unlucky whig office holder is certaia- ly deserving of the sympathies of the community. A New Party. A Georgia correspondent of the Charleston Stan- dard predicta the formation of a new party. He says:—“ I notice by yenr editorials that you think the hard shell quarre! a local one, and take little in terest in the division. Io this, with deference, | differ with you. I think with you that it was a quarrel; but I think forther, that the administration have made it a national ove, and in this row we shal! find the germ of the greatest constitational party that has been organized sii party that shall do justice to the memory of Cal- hown, and plant the perpetuity of the Union upon its true basis—the integrity of the constitution. It vill be henceforth what the democracy was before, in competition with the whigs—it stretched forth its mighty band to grasp the aboiition yote, aud in the effort abolitionized itself. My reasons for thiaking thus, I may give you herealter. In the meantiue watch the phases of politiciens, and see if you do not find a respectable minority North Bouthernizing jt- Felf, ready to combine #ith a Southern mjority to efor years been ar: | to force the recog. | SOS 0 The present incunbent | ¢ the days of Jefferson— | control the affvirs of the nation; this is what we | want-a pariy dependent on the South for strength; such was the democracy until it los) its landmarks | amidst the troubled waters of Northern freesoilers. at, s Dis Cre anon,” Reform in the Navy. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. ‘There has been much said and written lately on the subject of naval reform, and I believe none will deny its neceasity, if we intend keeping ups navy at all, but the chief difficulty seems to be when to com- mence. It is said that the old fogies stand in the way of progress. That I readily admit; but it is the downward progress which they retard. Old fogies» indeed! Those gallant men whose skillful deeds of daring, forty years ago, covered our little navy with immortal glory, the history of which swells the heart of every true American with pride and exultation. What the old fogies have done we know; what the young fogies (for fogyism is of no particular age,)are doing, we also know. They figure in the polka at balls in sundry ports of the Mediterranean, sustain the dignity of gilt buttons and a moustache, and often sport a rattan with some degree of elegance, having an extravagant opinion of their own great- nes3, and unconscious of apy merit in others. That such specimens of Young America should despise the warworn veterans of our navy is no matter of sur- prise. A writer in ong of the New York papers proves conclusively that we have an excess of officers for our navy. Whence is this? A distinguished officer admits that our navy is not more efficient than it was twenty years ago. It then tollows that the appointments have been excessive and without pro. per regard to the best interests of the service. This, I believe, is one of the principal reasons for the de- cline of the personnel of our navy. A politician has an idle, worthless son oo ihe eee for; the young gentleman has not one qualitication for the service— no matter—the father has influence at court, the ap- intment is made, and the promising officer spends is life, not in seeking service, but in dodging it, and actually glories in his own shame, by boasting that his friends have sufficient influence to prevent his being detailed to any unpleasant service. This is no fiction, but a true picture. The evils resulting from this system of nepotism are obvious and need no comment. A retired list is strongly urged by some. It bas the disadvantage of fording support to the worthless as well as the deserving, but perhaps no better ise could be devised. If it would alleys the merchant service from the hungry swarm cf naval officers which presses like an incubus on that branch of our national prosperity, [ should welcome it. These officers drawivg pay from govera- ment, in addition to the compensation allowed by the sb!ps to which they are attached, take the place of men tra‘ned for this their legitimate bus'ness—men who contribute to the support of the mavy—and young men who are much weeded to officer our mer- chant sbips, are thereby discouraged from entering that service. The plea is urged that they are em- ployed in carrying the mails. If this be necessary, ‘with equal propriety may officers of the army be em- ployed in the transit of the land mails. It is not in accordance with our repubiican institutions. The British government, which has emp!oyed the excess of naval cfticers in that way, is now withdrawing them even from the posts of mail agents which they have occupied in ships not so commanded. For many years we have justly claimed great superiority for our merchant ships; and we differ in toto fron the writer, who thinks we require Cunard ecagines in American models. The performance of the Collins steamers, which introduced a new era in Ocean steaming, fully proves that we need not o abroad for engines for our war steamers. f understand that the office of chief engiaeer is at present held by a very able and eflicient man, and if Congress make liberal appropria- tions, avd such ministrations of office do not depend on political changes, or their ability to sustain them- selves on a certain platform,! think we may con- struct engines equal to our models, which are az- knowled ged to be superior to apy in the world. Jo comparing the performance of the Pacific with that of the Mississippi, a galiant young offiser remarked that speed was of no importance, as war steamers were intended to dght and notrun. But speed may avail to attack as well as avoid an enemy. Massacavusstrs. Outwitted by a Lunatic. The Augusta (Me.) Banner states that a case oc- | those in possession of curred in that city last week in which the shrewd- ness of @ madman Praved more than a match for the prescribed share of brains. A young man named Samuel M. Whelpley, but who calls himself Edgar Maurice, confired for some past in the Insane Hospital, disappeared from the institution. He evaded pursuit until early the following morning, when he was discovered by the steward of the hospital, Mr. Allea, just entering the cars jor Portland. He was taken in charge, bt while on the way back he again made from Mr. Ld immediately returning c Cusbn wise, aod represented hims t Sawyer, the lacdlord, as aa offiver ef the hospital ia purenit of a e pstient, and wishing to obtain a horse aud cartiace tor the purpose of overtaking im. The plsusibirity of toe fellow completely in- po-ed upon Mr. Sawyer. He furnished him with a valuable team, and aithongh he very soon became apyrized of the character of his customer and pur- suit of bim commenced in all directions, thus far he has been unable either to overtake the madman or to recover possession of his property, The Age says tbat the only clue to his whereabouts is derived from the following letter, since received from him by Dr. Barlow, superiutendent of the Hos- pital, who had taken special pains to securely lock him up the night previous to his escape. The letter is one of the coolest imaginable. Here it is, verbatim et literatim:— 5 o'clock —I am somewhat ina hurry, so you must ex- cure any informalities of address, &c, 1 find that swim ming ® Tiver in Novemter, in this climate, is 20 envious job. Thank you, dear doctor, for the raable care with which you had me secured last night. 1 was really afraid that something might have hapneced to me if I had not been so snugly ensconced. If you happen to see or hear anything concerning that key, please inform me by return of mail. Igot one this morning that aaswered as well. Iam writicg this in a fellow’s shop, and he is 50 cursed surly. and I am so completely chilled, that I must close. To all inquiring friends, please quo:e those admi- rable lines from Harper's Magazine: “Is it anybody's busina What another’s business ie?” If you wish to know concerning my hegira. i have not time to write the particulars, but can say with warli Richmond—‘Thus far into the bowels of the land ‘we marched on without impediment.’ God bless you yours, doctor, and fai E, MAURIE, Obituary. DEATH OF AN ECCENTRIC INDIVIDUAL. A well-known citizen, says the Boston Bee of the 21st inet., at the North End, Mr. Thomas G. Atkins, died on Saturday. He was an eccentric mortal, and lived an odd life. For*half a centary past he kept a dry goods store on Washington street, near School, directly opposite the Old South. In his stock may be found goods which he bought the first year of his trade. He never would sell an article for less than was paid for it, which was generally a pretiy high rate. His doctrine was—and he lived up to it like a maityr—that if people didn’t want his goods they were under no obligations to buy them. Mr. Atkins was a $200,000 man—we don’s know but in Jate years his property has rolled up to $300,- 000. Though rich as this made him, he was a mi- ferly man, save in one siogular exception. His pas- sion and delight was to be in the law. He never was out of it, If people wouldn't “pick a fuss” with him, he would with them. We suppose he has spent $50,000 in this amusement. Though beaten in eight cases out of ten, he entared the battle with ever in- creasing ardor and j»y. But he’s dead now, and gone to the coart o! death, He had some good traits about him, #ad some, that in charity to the living, and re- r the dead, ne2d not be mentioned. ‘vl! om” Will not be seen any more going back and forth to and from his dry gooda store. He bas ended trade, life, going to law—every thing. Peace to his mares. in Romney, N. 1., 6th inet, Mr. Jony Sroxgsrrey, read 6 months; 7th, his widow, aged Born vere buried in one gr Jobn Spokesfield was Lorn in Vortemouth, acd early enlisted in the rervic of bis country He bi 4 to build the forta in Por month harbor, and afterwards entered on board the priv: teer Frienc’s A‘venture. Capt. Rice They captured at one time three prizes, and brought them ea’a into port. He was taken prisoner by @ British man of war, an\ car. rieé to England At the 6u0 of three months he made his escape, and secreted himself on board a vessel bound for Phi adelpbia. The vessel was searched, but he eluded rived safein tris country, After y picneer to the wilds then of bis useful; and euch was his vigor, ty sixth year, he would engage in the war, le wae ap native State, active that ro Jate ax his xii the active duties of a The melancholy intelligence, saya the Charleston Mer- cury of the 19th int, was received in this city yesterda; of the death of Lieut. CR P. Berta, of the Second Artil- lery, at Tempa, on the ist of D native of Régefeld district, and a relat ler, It will be recollected that Company H of Second Ar- tillery, to which Lieut, Butler belonged, was recently #ta- tioned at Castle Pinckagy, and was transferred to Florida ce then death has mace sad havoc in ita ranka, Capt. Swartwout died at Fort Meade, Lieut Cook at Tampa, on the 18th of Ootober, and Butler on the lat November, aad of the rspk and file we iearn that but four enrvived. Devrn ov Ex Governor Cram, ov Veraoxt,—Walton’s ¥ ‘nat announces the death of the Hon Yaaul 6. Crafts, at Craftsbury, on the 20th inst. at the age of about eighty yexra’ It tayai—'' Fer men in the State have devoted 60 large ® portion of their jife to the public rervice as has Gov. Crafts, As representative ia the House an¢ Council, member of Congress, Governor of the State ano United States Senator, and inother minor offices in his town and county wa believe that he has veen for full half a centary a faithful pub.te servant, ever desery- tna and ever possessing the entire confidence of the peo ple. Hon, William R. Douglas died at Greenwood, near Shreveport, La , op the 10th inst., of yellow fever. The lert of the Gloucester Ashing fleet hay returned bore, with « slim tare, ‘The fares proonred by » ma jovity of cur fishermen, the past aercon, hae been yery ya Letter From Bishop Timon, ef Buffalo. 4 THE CONGREGATION OF THE CHURCH OF ST. LOUIS, aT FALO, 10 BE BXCOMMUNICATED UNLESS THEY ABIDE BY THE DECISION OF THE PAPAL NUNCIO. To the congregation of St. Louis’ Church :—Listen, de arly beloved, to the voice of aoe : aesured- 2k will Sen seo Toe 0 yoice of the Eternal isl our souls, who has said to his min'sters : of “he That ears you hears me; and he that despises 1 despises me.” Your divine Paster speaks to you hrough his human shadow, whom he has here ‘ap- ointed a Bishop to rule the Church of God.” Fora bong time you bave been in mourning, and we have mourned with you, and for you. The One, whom Jesus styles a liar and the r thereof, (St. John, 8,) has, in order “ to sow discord, ” declared some, and made them to say that your wanted to have sons chores aah “hupted to the . As Coir as your Bishops hears jumny, they proteste that the; never thought of such a thing. You were next told that your Bishops wanted obtain pos: session of the church and of ite revenues. Yet your Bishops never wished or asked for any other poases- sion of the church than what the original deed ranted : they always declared that they never could fe induced to take upon themselves the administra- tion of your revenues. "According to the deed which M. Le Couteulx gave, and according to the laws of the church, it is not the trustees but the Bishops who should hold that church property in trust for you. That deed in trust to the Bishop was legal when made in 1829; conse- quently it is still legal. Nearly ten years after the incorporation tock place under the general law passed in 1784, when there was not a single Catholic congiegation in this State. It consequently was not intended for us; it never once names any minister of our church, whilst it names ministers of other churches. Even those for whom it is made are not bound to use it; it is Recesalee, not obligatory. Though made for Protestants, whose ministers are often named in it, yet the most respectable Protes- tant Churches refuse to use it; they protested against it, and, after many years, obtained a modification in favor of the spiritual order. Catholics cannot claim these exemptions from the worldly character of the old law; if they incorporate it, it must be under that form of the law whish Protestants refused to use, Listen, dearly beloved, to the Nery weeds wae the Protestants addressed to the Legislatare against that yery law which your trustees love so much:— Whereas, the Protestant Episeopal Courch in this State hath recogeized that the “ Act to enable all the religious Geromwinations in the State to appoint trustees ” which subjects it to a vari ficultier, leaving the congre tions not incorporated to the alternative of foregoing the berettof incorporation, or of submitting to an entire al teration and eubversion of the usval and peculiar gorero ment of the respective congregations of said church; for remedy theres {, beit enacted, &c.'—Liws ef the State of New York, 178, The Dutch Reformed Church, and subsequently otber churches, petitioned Cie the law nearly in the same words, and obtained still larger eoncessions | to the spiritual order against the worldly spirit of the law of 1784. Without referring to past grievances which we have long since forgiven, we pray you, dearly be- loved, seriously and in the presence of God, to ask | yourselves this question: ‘What does our Bishoo | want?” The answer will be this:— The Bishop | simply asks this—that you act in the noble manner in which so many Protestant churches have acted, and decline using a privilege which is contrary to | the holy discipline of your church. Certainly, after | having appealed to Rome—after having invited the | Nuncio of the Pope to decide between you and your | bishep, and after his solemn declaration that, as , Catholics, you cannot sanction the acts of your tras- | tees, and that you are bound by the laws of God’s Caurch | to ¢o.as your Bishop requires; certainly, after all this, | you can now with honor say like thone respectable Protes- | tant churches:—‘We will forego the benefit of incorpora- tion rather than eubmit to an al:eration and subversion of the usval peculiar government of our Church ”? Why should you so cling to a law which Protestants | rejected; er rather be separated from the Church than fiom it?’ For, dearly beloved, though it will deeply grieve us, jet our duty will force ‘us to prenounce sentexce of excommunication upon those who resist. With anguish of beart we now warn you! Oh! may God grant to our | tears and fervent prayers, your return to the obedience of the children of God! to the arms of your Bishop and | Father in Christ, who would cheerfully give his life for | your salvation | “ Reloved in Christ, make one generous effort, and your | troubles will te over, and you will ensure a lasting peace for yourselves, for your children, wed for your children’s children. Ycur Birhop will then appoint seven upright men of your copgcegation, who will administer for God’s worship the cflering which you frecly give to God. Once cr twice a year they wiil give you an exact account of the receipts and expeacitures, May the God of charity and peace bless you in the ac- ceptance ard observance of thi- advice ! + JOHN, Bishop of Buffalo. Elizabeth. Evrraro, Feast of S ew Culoncl Fremont’s Exp dition. [from the st. Louis Democrat, Nov. 19.) A gentlenan of this city has placed in our hands a letter writen to him py a member ot Colonel aity, and dated ‘Saliae, Fork of the er, Ovwber 30.” The party had been i for several weeks, anxiously waiting for at to join them, but he had barrived at jate of the letter, although he left pendence on the 22d ult. The distance between bat point aod the camp ia about 350 miles. There was a great desire in the camp to get for- ward. The {ndians of the party, particularly, mani- fested i jence at the delay. The weather was wyy cold, the thermometer stauding at fifteen de- gaees, sud there bad been several hail and snow storms. The Indians predict long and very severe winter, with ouch falling weather, and the reasous they assign for it are, the appearance of the “ fire light,” as they call the aurora alis, aud the mi- gration of the buffaio southward; the latter, they say, is an unfailing indication. The company are well armed, and have been em- ploying their leisure time in acquiring a skilfui use of their rifles. It is pclae asserted that there is not a man in the party who cannot bring down a “red skin” at a distance of two hundred yards with the greatest ease, should occasion require it. The health of the party was senecally Deod though some of them had experienced the il ts of partaking too plentifally of buffalo meat, before becoming accustomed to it. Mr. Egloffstein, the topographical engineer of the expedition, has made a thorough survey of the coun- try lying around the encampment. The soil is rich and fertile, well timbered and watered, and is admi- ay adapted for settlement and cultivation. There are large quantities of stone in the bluffs suitable either for building or fencing. Should the Pacific Railroad be locate throug Nebraska, this ae cent country will be speedily and thickly settled by enter) rising farmers. They need no other stimulas to induce them to go there and built up a State than the natural advantages which the face of the coun- try ‘eens Immense numbers are now waiting to ‘0 there, and baye been deterred from doing so by lonypenny’s threats, made at the instigation of At- chison, that be would employ military force to drive them out. All they ask is that all restrictions be re- moved, and they will convert this wild expanse into a smiling garden. comping More Intelligence of the Floods: In Litchfield, says the New Haven Register, the freshet of Sunday Jast was most disastrous. The Bantam river, which passes around half a mile East and South of the village, carried off building and grain belonging to Gould & Clarke to the amount of $4,500—the water running around the Fast side of the bridge,and cutting ary the earth to the depth of 20 or 30 feet. A quarter of an acre of land was carried away from aojoining the clock factory, south of the village. But few bridges are left wishin the limits of the town. At Bantam Falls, also, the dam~ sge is said to be very great; avd in Washington rs brioge 18 Jett. The beaviest part of the + occasion must have falien in Litchfield county—}ence the unexampled rise of the Nauga- tuck and Housatonic rivers. ‘ io gauge at Amhert College indicated a fall than three ioches of rain. The dam at Nut- Lop, m that town, was carried off, and some «a cage done to Teuney’s factories at North Amherst. ‘ihe wasbing out of the culvert on the Amherst and Be EF Ms Ttowt railroad took about 70 feet of the track with it, Aw Ennine or Coynustan Biiss.—A story was re- G to us yeste day which recently occurred in this c#y divclosipg an adventure of a young son of Erin somewhat after the following maaner:—It appears that a few years since an Irishman, of the name of Michael Travens, came to this city, and after re- maining here awhile tock a strange fancy, notwith- standing the great disparity of age, to a widow lady of the name of Harkens, living somewhere on Water street, and married her. They lived together for rome tine happily enough, for aught we know, and kept a taverm on Water street, between Market and Ferny; but, as the fates would have it, young Michael's felicity was very suddenly disturbei the other day, by the arrival here of a lady, who had | come over from the old country to look after the young hero, and strange to say, found him acting in the capacity of laudlord, and claimed him as her hosband. She raised a noise about it, and threat- ened a soit for bigamy, as she had a perfect iight to do; and Michael, not fancying the very peculiar as- pect of affairs, made himself scarce, and has not becu teen since.—-Pitsburg Union. ANCHOLY SvicrpE or A Boy.—Hiram Thurs young Jad in his sixteenth year, committed icide yesterday afternoon, by shooting himself throngh the head with a pistol. “He was in the em- ploy of Messrs. Phinney & Co., and left his work about 3 o'clock for his home on Clinton street. His mother wishing to go out, told him to take care of the house during her absence. Returning in about halt an hour, the first thing that met her view was the bloody and lifeless body of Hiram stretched upon the florr. He had a pistol in eash hand, and the | fata} ball bad penetrated quite through the part of his heed just above the temples. On the back of an | old letter on a stand was written these words: “I commit snici¢e.”” No cause for the act can be con- clvec— Buffalo Courier, Vou. 33. Intelligence from Havana. [From the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. 18.} 1. Ballon we aro tn p-soeaion ct papers tn inialigence . we are nsession of to the 15th inet. from Hav wan The Black Warrior left York at noon on the 9th inst., and Havana at 11 A.M. on the 15th. She left New York with 185 pasrengers, 64 of whom she landed at Ha- The remainder were for Mobile and this city. The steamship Falcon, from this port for New York, went into Havana on the morning of the 15th inst. The intelligence inthe Havana papers is of not the slightest importance. The Spanish brig Merced, Capt. Ricoma, cleared for this port on the 18th, The 16th, the anniversary of the patron Saint of the city of Havana, was to be celebrated with the pomp and ceremony observed on such occasions in Roman countries. The Hoja, of Sagua-la-Grande, in its issue of the 4th anst., eays that some more cases of cholera having ocour- red there, had a continuatiou of the removal of the in- habitants from the village, as well for the country as for the mouth of the river and the adjaceut keys, Eatire families, in great numbers, were precipitately abandon- ing their | apagl and fap wn to - a streets but signs of a general stampede, su - tinued as it hed been going on tor the last four days, must leave the place quite deserted. ‘The first stone of a splendid new cathedral was laid at St. Jago de Cuba, cn the 29th ult., with all the cereme- nies usually observed on such occasions. A severe drought was being experienced in the neigh- borhood of Puerto Principe, fn consequence of fwhich ® great loss of cattle. for want of pasturage and water, was feared. The small pox, however, had almest ceased there, no serious cases being heard of, and the general health being good. Anew Consistorial and Government Palace just finished at Matanzas has been inaugurated with grea! ceremony. A young woman in Puerte Principe, not yet seventeem yesrs old, ard at her first accouchmen| to four stout and handsome boys within an hour. They were named Deriderio, Donato, Dionysio, and Demetrio. A prohibition of shipping phosphoric matches on board steam vessels has just been promulgated. The Late Robbery in New York. ARREST OF THE SUPPOSED THIKVES OF THE BANK OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN TOLKDO. On the 3st ult.,the Bank of the State of New York, in this city, was robbed of its own bi'ls to the amount of $37,810, but no clue to the thieves wag discovered until last week, when two men were ar- rested at Toledo, Obio, on the charge of attempting to rob @ returned Californian. e Toleio Blade says that the names of the accused are:—Robert Stevenson, alias James Wilson, alias Richard Turb, and Henry Roberts, alias Henry Baker, alias George Wood. On being arrested they Were searched, when a package of bills of the Bank of the State of New York, amounting to about $1,900, wa fouad on one, and skeleton keys, a box of jewelry, aud a !oaded re- volver on the other. Suspicion arose, and the Mayor held the prisoners in custody until witnesses fron New York city could arrive here. C. B. Van Wyck, sworn—I am teller in the Bank of the State of New York, in New York city. The bank is situate in the rotunda of the Merchants’ Ex- change; it lost by theft,in October last, $37,810; the bills lost were done up in packacen and deposited in a specie bag; the bag lay at the inside of the coun- ter; we accommodate two New York with bills, the Bank of Commerce and the Bank of the Republic; the stolen bills were privately marked with the letters A and L, both in red ink. The witness wis shown the pills found on the prisoners, and indentified them as those of the bank, oe said they bore the same private marks as those stolen. Examination continued—Am positive that the bills bear the same mark as those stolen; $28,000 were marked A. Cross-examined by Mr. Fitch—Cannot tell the ex- act circulation of the Bark; should think that over $100,000 of our bills are privately marked A and L; the private mark was put on some three years a; tor the Bank of Commerce, and over a year since for the Bank of the Republic: the larceny was commit- ted about two o'clock in the afternoon. | Jobn Reed, swormn—Am connected with the police lately gave birth: | department of New York city; have seen the prison- | érs previous to this; | house, the otber at the office of the chief of one in the Tenth Ward aang ices they gave their names as Joha Wilson and Henry Baker; saw them there within four months. Cross-examined --1 know them by sight; these were the names they passed under there; it is quite customary for persons who are arrested on charges to give false names. Barney Mahon, a constable, testified as to their ar- rest, the articles found on them, their acting in con- cert together, the’r saying they came from New Or- Jeans, and other minor partic: l. This closed the testimony for the prosecution; and there being none for the defence, Mr. Fitch made several remarks on behalf of the prisonera, followed by Mr. Hill for the prosecution, when the case was left to the Court’s disposal. 4 _ The Mayor decided that there was a prima facie | case against the defendants, and that they must be | sent back to New York for trial, Theatrical and Musical. Bowery Tararke.—tThis theatre is highly ee: tronized since the appearance of Mrs Hamblin. She appears to-night in the tragedy of “Jane Shore’ as Alisia, Mr. Eddy as Dumont, and Mrs. Parker as Jane Shore. The “Forty Taieves” will conclude the amusements of the evening. Broapway TuEarne.—Miss Juli; 20 appears this evening in Richard Laior Spiel’s tragedy of “Evadne,” being her last appearauce this season. The entertaicments will terminate with the new coated Charles Matthews, called ‘‘Little Toddle- ine.’ Burton’s Taxatre.—The 01 jal comedy in five acts, entitled “The Fox Hunt,” is announced in for this evening. Messrs. Fisher, Barre't, J in, Burton, Johnston, Miss Robertson and Miss Ray- mond, aopear. The burlesque of “Shylock” con- cludes the amusements. Nationa, Tuearre.—‘‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ is still the feature at this establishment, Messra, Prior, Lingard, Fox, Cordelia Howard, and Mrs. J. Prior sustaining the princi characters. The drama is interspersed with singing and dancing. WALLAck’s THEATRE.—Tobin’s comedy of the “Honeymoon” will be preeented to-night, Miss Lau- ra Keene, Messrs. Lester, Blake, Walcott, Reynolds, and Mrs. Stevens, in the epuncipal characters. The petite comedy of the “ Pet of the Petticoats” con- clades the entertainments. American Museca.—‘ Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is announced for the afternoon and eveniog perform- ances. C. W. Clark as Augustine St. Clare, and Miss Chiarini as little Eva. A new drama, called “ Hot Corn, or Little Katy,” is in preparation. New York Ampruiraeatre.—Two entertain- ments will be given to-day. The principal enter- tainnents are equestrian feats, ground and lofty tumbling, equitations, and lectares on the Maine Liquor law. Francont’s.—This is announced as the last day of the Hippodrome. ll the great feats of the equestrian sompeny will be given for the last time. so those who have not visited the Hippodrome shou!d embrace this opportunity. Broapway Mgnacerre.—This establishment oon- tinues to be visited by huudreds during the day to see the fine collection of birds and beasts. The Biamese Twins are alao exhibited. Canisty’s Mrvsrre.s.—This hall of minstrelsy continues to be as popular ag ever. A fine selestion of melodies and instrumental performances for thia evening. Woon’s Minstreus announce a fine cnte-tainment for to-night—singing, dancing, and instrumental eee also, the burlesqae of the “Hungarian arblers.”” Buckiey’s Serenapers are doiag well, and their songs, choruses, and i:+trumental perisrmances afford great amusement to the visiters. Frankenstein's NiaGaka.—During four months daily and nightly exhibitions this work woo favor with the public. “It has left, and wili be opened at Concert Hall, in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, De- cember 14, contiouing but six‘eon nights, when it will proceed to Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, end so coastwise south to New Orleans, up the Mix sissippi, the Ohio, ulong the lakes to Montreal, Que- bec, avd Boston, afer which it will be taken to Europe. Sicnor Buirz continues to amuse his patrons by his Creer taun and wonderful caary birds, at Stuyvesant Institute. Jonss’ Pantescorg can be seen at Hope Chapel, 718 Broadway. Tue Worip 1x Mrntature is being exhibited at the corner of White street and Broadway. Barnay Wii1tass.—Barney Williams and his wife have concluded a successful engagement of fifteen pights at Baltimore. They are at present in this city, and sail for New Orleans on Monday next, in the Crescent City. Miss Julia Bennett has lately been playing an en- gagement at Memphis, to the delightof the citizens of that place. She is represented as having been greeted by crowded houses, and her perfurmancea are highly epoken of by the journals. Vervont Li ature.—In the Vermont Senate on the 22d inst., the bill to tax banking corporations was laid on the table, and the bill to incorporate the Wert River Bank was passed. The House four times for United States Senator, without arriving at a choice, and withsnt material change in the casting of the votes of the different parties. On the last balloting the whole vote fell off a little, but 99 were necessary for a choice. Kellogg, demo- erat, had 82; Collamer, whig, r ae 13; Brainerd, free soil, 13; a last balloting the 24th) further action wasjpost- el oO a poned until nesday, at 11 FA or Rock av rae Bio TONNELe-A letter from Stauntoi, Va., gives an account of the falling of a large mass of rock in the main tannel, Rockfish Gap, on dy Ta Ley that no person ei aee thereby. e Staunton Spectator says, however, that raven Irishmen were crushed twoot them kill ta, aad fiye damgeroucly injured.