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New l'ork, HatunUy, May 13, 1848.
Tbe Circulation of Um Herald.
Friday, May 13 18.810 ooplaa.
Tba publication of the Htuld oommtnoed yactar*
day at 4 o'clock, and flnUhed at 16 mlanta* paat 8
o'clock
Notice to Our Subscribers.
Our subscribers In the Fifteenth want art1 requested
to leare tholr names at this office A new carrier lias
taken charge of that route, in order to bare the Herald
erred earlier in the morning.
Foreign News.
The American steamship Hermann is in her
seventeenth day; the British steamer Cambria in
her fourteenth. It is, however, stated in a private
letter from Southampton that the Herman was not
to leave until the 27th tilt.
Revolution In American Politics.
The political journals, tar and lieur, are beginning
to discuss with a good deal of warmth, the approaching
Presidential election. These journals are divided
into two classes?democratic and whig. The
oo inventions of these parties will soon meet?one in
Baltimore, the other in Philadelphia ; but according
to all appearances, the tendency of those discussions
leads the mind to believe that a very
remarkable revolution will take place in the future
history of parties in this country.
One of the principal elements in bringing about this
revolution, may be found in the sudden existence oi
a new party in New York, called the barnburners,
originally set in motion by John Vun Buren, '
Churchill C. Cambrelleng, John Kathbun, Pres- i
ton King, and several other distinguished leaders i
of tha democratic Dartv of this State. At the last .
Presidential election there was a sort of abolition
party organized, which separated from the bosom
of the whig party, and which gave a vote of sixty
thousand to the abolition candidate of that day,
and produced that amount of defection in ths
whig ranks. That vote was the principal cause of
the election of Mr. Polk. The disorganization of
the whig party, growing out of the abolition discussion
of that day, is about to receive a competitor
in the organization of the barnburners of New
York, who also profess a certain amount of abolition
doctrines in reference merely to the new
territory that may be incorporated with the
Unitad States. The principle of the barnburners
is, "fsm territory make free States," and in contradistinction
to the institutions oi the South, wherever
that free territory may be located. This principle
has caused gTeat disturbance in the democratic
party of New York, and in parts of other Northern
States. They are now completely organised here,
and will send their delegates to the Baltimore convention,
seeking admission there. If they be refused
admittance, there is every probability that
they will organise as a separate party, issue an address
to the people of the United States, and may
likely nominate General Taylor as their candidate
for the next Presidency. General Taylor is a
southern man?a slaveholder?has given no opinion
on the question at issue?but these are small
matters to"6wallow among politicians?all of whom,
of all parties, caring more for victory than
honesty or consistency. If, therefore, the whig
convention?as there are now some indications of
their doing?take up General Taylor, his election
would be almost certain; and his election, under
such circumstances, woulil he a romuleti* rlmmlii
tion and disorganization of both the old whig and
democratic parties, and will give the ascendancy
to the new party?the barnburners?which will
thenceforth become one of the mightiest confederacies
in the Northern States.
It is now two years since it was first'stated and
predicted in the New York Herald?before all other
newspapers many months?that General Taylor,
from his position, his character, his victories, and
from various other causes, would most probably be
the most formidable candidate for the next Presidency,
and would most probably lead to a complete
revolution of parties in the United States.
The idea was taken up by the people, and made wonderful
progress during the subsequent.yeur. When
General Scott won his brilliant victories in Mexico,
the cclat produced bv his campaign rather gave
encouragement to the principal leaders of both parties
to check the popular career of General Taylor
towards the Piesidency. During the last six, nin?,
or twelve months, every effort, we believe, has
been made by the great mass of those leaders, both
whig and democratic, to crowd General Taylor off
the canvass, and prevent him from being the candidate
of either party. Since the occurrence of
the singular events that have recently taken place
in Mexico, connected with the courts tnirtial, and
the developements growing out of them, General
Taylor's name and fortune have again risen. He
i* now absolutely in the ascendant, and the position
of parties is such that they depvid more on General
Taylor's nam" and position than he does on any
party?democrat, whig, abolition, anti-abolition,
barnburner, hunker, or any thing else.
Such, therefore, is the ex?ct position of things,
Rt nr?'S'*nt. romiPPted with lll?? l>rnaiil.n?u in
the United States. The chances are that we shall
have an entire revolution in parties?th? creation
of new parties?and the dissolution of the old whig
and democratic factions, which have humbugged
and cheated the country, on both sides, during the
last fifteen or twenty years, us was the cate with
General Jackson, who effected a new organization
und revolution of pitrti^s by his election. Such,
we believe, will be the consequence of General
Taylor's position and growing popularity up to next
November.
Movements or the Generals.?The number of
our military heroes is on the increase, and the nt.
tention of the pubic is more ardently than ever
fixed on their movements, especially since t!<e developements
of the Court of Inquiry in Mexico.
Another military hero has recently made his appearance
here?one General Tom Thumb?who
fights battles, and writes letters, as well as any of
in? compeers; but who has not yet been courtmartiallcd.
He has unsheathed his sword, and is
otherwise preparing himself for a campaign, not
against the Mexicans, nor the Indians, who aie
mamacreing the whites in \ ucatan, but against his
rival Tom Thumb, formerly of the American Museum,
in respect to whom he says lie is much
smaller, weighs less, sings better, is fonder of kissing
the ladies, and, on the whole, is n much better
general than his competitor. Although he has
shown his warlike proj?ensitie? towards IJarnum's
Tom Thumb, the new general is not a fighting general.
lie leaves the fighting to lie done by tho?e
ui .Mfxiru, nnu runirnia film-?"ii wiiri nrui? uu ?**lnbitintf
t/eneral, rath'-r than a IhcIiIiiijz general, and
proposes to exhibit hi-* dimensions in in - Minerva
llootns in this ntv, and kiss the ruby lips of the
fair of New York, from an r-irlv houriu tl?r? morning
till late at night, one at a time.
How to wake a Crowd at a Cohnk*.?Firs'
m?ke a large bulletin, then hire u i*?nuy-a-liner to
revamp old Joe Millers mid acnideiitff from a file
of h Cockney newspaper, at l<-nst twenty years old
?'he older toe better; paste them on the aforesaid
bulletin. This will attract the idlers in u
crowd ?the crowd will attract others. The work
M done, and the [side-walk is beautifully obstructed
For further particulars enquire ut tlie ollice of
the New York Sun.
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Tire ClURKXCY a"?d TH* BaNKS, THROl'dltOCT
she Corvrsv.?The recent report* which were
circulated relative to (fee weakness *od insolvency
of certain banks in Soath Carolina, may have been
exaggerated in that particular case; but from uppearauce.
throughout the country, m conncctiou
with the banks and currency, wc very much fear j
that there are good grounds for anticipating some
unfortunate catastrophe- in connection with the
banks and currency in the South and West, ut no
distant day. We will explain in a few words.
During the last few months the prices of cotton,
corn and other staples in Europe, have been so low
as in a great measure to diminish the exportation
of those staples from tliis country. The banks and
the speculators throughout the country, in order to
ward off the effects of low prices, have been endeavoring
to adopt measures to enable them to
hold on to the crops beyond the period at which
they were usually sold, in hopes of realizing
higher prices at a future time. The banks, therefore,
in connection with the speculators, have
been making vast issues of paper money, far
beyond the amount of State stocks or spccie on
which these issues are made, to protect them in
case of any sudden revulsion in the trading portions
of the world. Some of the banks in the
Southern and Western States, and also some in
the western parts of the Northern States, have a
most miserable amount of specie in their vaults, on
which is based an extraordinary quantity of paper
money and circulation. The relation between specie
and paper is too distant in many of these banks.
The movement, however, enables the speculators
to keep up the price of flour, provisions, cotton, and
various other articles?to hold them on hand in expectation
of higher prices, and to prevent the export
of those articles to other countries, to be sold
at the natural prices which they will bring. This
is the situation of things here.
On the other side of the Atlantic, among our customers,
the prospects of high prices are worse
than they have been for twenty years past. The
revolutions and changes going on in the old world
will throw, and have thrown, every thing into confusion,
diminished consumption, diminished prices,
and every thing on which a healthy and rising
trade depends. The prospects of any increase in
prices of any of our staples, are not only, therefore,
| bad, but are positively as gloomy as they have been
in the last twenty years, or sineo the times of 183G
and 7. A continuance of low prices, and a derangement
of our foreign trade, will, therefore,
gradually bring to a head and a crisis the extraordinary
efforts made by the country banks in the
o,..J i,? ? .1 : _r
>. vuiu uuu f? CBi ?u up UIC |U UI UUI Oldpies.
We would not, therefore, be surprised to
see, in the course of a few months, a serious revulsion
take place in our banking currcncy; and the
symptoms are already beginning to show themselves
in the weakness of the country banks, the
failure of some, and the disproportion between
! specie and the issues of paper money. We would,
therefore, advise the public to look at, and be careful
of the currency of distant banking institutions.
The banks of the large cities?New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore?are in a tolerably healthy
condition. So are those of Boston, and those of
New England, in consequence of the system of
circulation and redemption which prevails there,
' called the Suffolk system. But the banking currency
of other parts, and of more distant regions,
should be looked at very carefully, before it passes
from hand to hand as value for goods. There are
breakers ahead, and the sooner the people take
care the better.
The Wkst Indies.?Due reflection on the present
and past condition of the West India islands,
in connection with the recent revolutionary movements
in France, and other European countries, induces
us to think that matters will not remain long
in those islands asthey are at present. Thechangc
which appears to be going on there will be accele,
rated by the decree of the provisional government
| of France, abolishing slavery in the French islands;
I r\r frmn tU<> Itma %?'Uon !?? ??
4v? ttuiu ii?v_ mm. nutu iuu nti ui triuaui;ij*aiiuu
shall have been carried into efiect, a new career
opens upon them?impulses that have lain dormant
for years will be aroused and brought into play, for
good or for evil. The British islands, ever since
the emancipation of the black races, have been in
an unsettled condition. Their commerce and internal
resources having been ruined by British legislation,
and t^eir wealthy planters reduced
from wealth and affluence to the verge of
bankruptcy, the British West Indies are not
now what they once were, and evident signs
of a disposition to resist the imperial government
of Great Britain are visible. Meetings are
held, from time to time, at which sentiments are
s|>oken, and resolutions passed, almost as violent
und hostile towards the government of Downing
street as those which have characterised Irelaud
for some years. The flash which precedes the fire
is visible, and what the result will be no one can divine;
but it isclearthat they aspire to independence.
The Spanish island of Cuba, the most valuable of
the whole group, cannot long remain 111 her present
situation. The mother country is on the verge ol
revolution, symptoms of which reach us by every
steamship. Should such an event take place,
of which there seems to be every probability, the
Cubans will, without much doubt, seek to throw off
ihe Spanish yoke, and either become a republic, or
what is more likely, seek to be annexed to the
United States of America. Liberty of speech is
much restricted there; but from the whispers that
reach us from time to time, there can be little
| doubt that a large portion of the people yearn toj
wards this country.
From all these Mima of the times, taken in ocn
nection with revolutionary Europe, wo are inclined
to the opinion that the West Indies arc on the
eve of a radical and revolutionary change, the
seeds of which were first sown by the British government
in abolishing slavery there.
State of Canada.?It was a fortunate thing for
British domination in the Canadas, that the home
' novernment of those colonies was in possession of
'he popular party at the time when the intelligence
I of the revolution in France, and the dethronement
' of Louis Philippe, was received there. Had it
been otherwise?had the government party been in
| the ascendancy?we think it highly probable that
| another effort by the inhabitants to free themselves
from British connection would have been made,
j and, in all probability, with much better success
than that which characterised the abortive attempt
in 1837. As it is, however, public opinion is rapidly
gaining strength in favor of separation, and the
time when it will be reduced to practicc may not
be very far off. The government has to yield almost
every thing to the popular pally, and the cry
I ol responsible government is heard from one end
of the colonies to the other. This, however, wil'
not satisfy the great mass of the people, who are
i strongly tinged with democratic aentimenta, superinduced,
no doubt, by the extraordinarily successful
and brilliant career which has marked the United
States since we established our inde|>endence.
If such should be the case?if the Canadas
should succeed in throwing ofTthe British yoke?it !
id nfii milik**iy inai mey win uesire if? lie incorporsit?'<l
with the 1'nited States. This would lie a j
subject of e xtreme difficulty, and would involve
considerations r.f great weight and moment. It
effected, it would increase tlie political i>ower of
the Northern States very much, and that would not
be agreeable to the South. The balance and equilibrium,
however, might be restored by the annexation
of Cuba, and, perhaps, of the llritish West
Indies. The future is pregnant with changes, the
signs of which are no plain at the present time, that
h<- who runs may read. The influence of the I 'tiled
States will not be confined to ICurope.
It In said that the rto.nii'-r Julia Palmer, on I.ak.t
Superior, linn been ?'iieil bjr the Canadian (untoin
IIoum- offlcer* for aoinc alleged violation of the revenue
awi.
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Health of the Citv?The New Emioea-tt
Law.?A very important and healthy meeting of
citu?p? of the Fifth ward wa* held o? Thamday
t vcaiag last, in the Laight street Methodist church,
for the purpose of considering the conduct of the
Goipovation, in u recent nu-aaure wluch they have
adopted for the construction of a wharf, to be
used for lauding emigrants during the ensuing
summer, under a recent law of the Legislature.
This meeting was called at short notice, and was
composed of the most intelligent and respectable
citizens of that ward. The conduct of the Corporation,
in the location of an emigrant wharf in the
Fifth ward, at the foot of Hubert street, was denounced
in the severest terms, and measures were
taken for the purpose of staying any further measures
under the ordinance, until further uroceed
ini^s are hud on the subject by the projier authorities.
Wc understand that this movement of the Corporation,
in locating the emigrant wharf at the foot of
Hubert street, haB been adopted under a recent law
of the State. It is, however, condemned in the
most unqualified terms by the citizens of that ward,
as its health is endangered by making Hubert street
und that region the general nucleus for landing the
crowds of emigrants, in every condition of health,
during the ensuing summer. At the meeting in
question, several highly respectable gentlemen of
the Fifth ward took part in the proceedings, and
gave direction to the public opinion. Among these
we may name' j. W. Bleecker, F. Tillyou, and
Henry Carey, Esquires, and several others in their
train. On a resolution offered by Mr. Bleecker,
that gentleman expressed his opinion that although
the people of the Fifth ward were opposed to the location
of the emigrant wharf at the foot of Hubert
street, yet they have felt for the health of the city at
large, as well as that of their own ward, and that it
would be much better for the Coruoration to recon
sider the project, and make a location for such purpose
somewhere above Thirtieth street, or on some
island in the harbor, instead of endangering the
health of the city, by allowing emigrants to be landed
in its most populous districts. These sentiments
were received with cheers and applause, and Mr.
Henry Carey followed them up by a most energetic
and eloquent speech, depicting in glowing language
the gross negligence and ignorance of the Corporation,
in making such a location for such a purpose in
any of the populous parts of the city, endangering,
at the approaching unhealthy season, not only the
health of the Fifth ward, but that of the whole city,
and making them liable to all the chance9 of shif
fever, yellow fever, and all the other fevers that life
is liable to.
We understand that Judge Edmonds, on the representation
of the Fifth ward, h<?3 stayed the proceedings
of the Corporation for a fortnight. This
will give the people of the whole city time, in every
ward, to prepare and mature a plan to prevent the
introduction of any fatal disease during the approaching
unhealthy season. Some place certainly
could be selected north of Thirtieth street, on
either the North or the East river, which mighl
furnish a better location, so far ^s regards the preservation
of the public health of New York, than
that which has been made by the recent ordinance
of the Corporation. This order, we understand,
was one of the dirty deeds of the last Corporation
before it went out of power and into infamy; and
we trust the new Corporation will reverse it, and
take such measures as will protect the general health
of the city from any contact with disease, coming
from any quarter, or originating in any conntry. T<
the emigrantsfrom Europe, of all nations, the people
of this city and of the whole country, extend the ham
ol greeting and fellowship; but while they are wil
ling to see emigration proceed, on proper principles
mey aesire 10 preserve ine iieaitn ot tneir own citi
zens, and of their own cities, from any fatal con>
tact with contagious disorders, that may be engendered
by the poverty or remissness of other lands,
and which produce disease in emigrant ships.
"We trust that the Corporation will take prope:
measures in this matter at their very first meeting
porting Intelligence.
Usiox Coi'Rsc. L. I.?Trottiwo.?Lady Sutton am
Lady Moscow met yesterday afternoon, to contend fo:
the proprietor's purse of $250, mile heaU, best three ii
fire, to skeleton wagons. Three straight heats, won bj
Lady Sutton, decided the affair.
There was quite a respectable attendance at th<
track, notwithstanding the cloudy and lowering stati
of the atmosphere, but not so large as the oceasloi
would warrant on a fair day.
The nagit were in as fine condition as it is possible t<
bring horse flesh to. reflecting credit on the training
qualifications of the persons who hare charge of them
The track was rather heavy, but not bad. The bettini
onl the result was very lively, at first even, afterward]
slightly in favor of Sutton, and at the start, it was om
hundred to sixty on her.
t'irtt Heat.?Lady Moscow drew the track. Thi
start was very even, and they dashed away at a rapit
rate. Going round the upper turn they w?re side ant
side, but on approaching the quarter pole. Lady Mos
cow broke up. and fell off. before she recovered, ful
thirty yards. The quarter pole whs passed in 31
second*. Lady Sutton reached the half mile pole it
1:10. Moscow not having made up an inch, so far. ofthi
wide gap. On the lower turn, however, she begar
closing, and at the three-quarter was not more thai
three lengths behind. Up the home stretch she madi
a desperate effort to gain the lead, but could not
Lady Sutton won in 2:38.
Second Heat.?There was n good, even start for thii
heat, and botli nags went finely round the turn, and t?
the quarter pole, in 41 seconds. Lady Sutton leading t
length or two. Down the back stretch there was litth
deviation in the spare between theui. both going verj
steadily Tile halt mile pole was passed in 1:23. Or
the lower turn. Lady Moscow challenged Sutton, bu'
?ho was cast off. Again and again, the sally wan uiadi
by Moscow, but Sutton could not be shaken : she kepi
Iter gait steadily, and won the heat by a length, in 2:42
Third Heat.?Five to one on Lady Sutton was offeree
and taken The start this time was not good. Ladj
Moscow breaking as the "go" was given, and befori
she recovered, her chances for the heat were apparently
gone. Lady Sutton was forty yards ahead at the quar
tor pole in 40 seconds. Down the back stretch. Ladj
\1o?cow hrnkr and took it run for h htiiiHrAri trtvilu
gaining on Sutton at every bound. The half mile wa
by Sutton in Is HI Hound tho lower turn. Lad;
.Moscow having become steady, made a tremendou
bunt and cloned very rapidly; but it required a brunl
of too long duration for her power*, to carry her flrn
to the kcore She broke up on Bearing it. and Suttol
won by half a length in 2: M. The following in thi
nummary.
Jas. W'helpley enter* br. m Lady Sutton 111
Johu Cam enter* b. m Lady Moscow.. 2 2 2
Time 2: 38?2: 42?2 : 3U
The Rtcr.i.?The spring meeting next week bid
fair to be one of great interest and pleasure. Mr. O
I'. Hare's, and Mr. Tally'* hornet, from Virginia, wcrt
brought on the I'nion Course yesterday afternoon, foi
excreise ; and their rmveuient* and style, as thej
playfully dashed by the stand, gare token of extraor
ilinary action and speed. Rostona and Lucy Tolam
were particularly ndiiiirc'l by the spectators ; and it li
the opinion of veteran turfmen, that Mr Laird'i
Fashion and Lat?na will meet, if uot with superior*, a
least equals, in their coming context" Ib-tting ha*
already began briskly on the rare between Fashion and
Ltostona. nnd although Fashion Is the favorite at odds
| we would not be surprised to sue a turn before the daj
I of meeting The three mile race l>etwecn Latona ant
I Lucy Toland will be a lightning atTtiir. as report spcuki
of the spe^d of both as h.-ing extraordinarily great. Th<
hour of starting each dity will be one o'clock precisely
Mr. Laird's stables will arrive to-day.
Titotti*o.?A?ir.?in i ami Biack Hawk Largi
amounts are being staked daily on this match Th<
betting was even yesterday afternoon Both horse* an
doing finely,
Latkr from tiik British Wkst IndIKS.?W<
have been favored with (lie following extrncti
from n letter received by the Great Western, writ
ten by n planter in British ' iuisna:?
' We are all in a bad way here just now, in consc
quence of the fall in the value of colonial produce
consequent on the admission of Mave-grown producf
into the British markets, at about the same duties ai
'At Ilerliiee. * strike win nindo l?y the planter*, *1
(ho beginning of 1 ho year.for a reduction of the wage*
of tho laborer*, from thirty-four to twenty rent* pel
day; but their'black hlghuo**o!r would not consent tc
It, utnl there are very few of them at work. .Several ol
the eidatei made guud crop* last year, ntid if price* hail
kept up. would have done well.
' The Court of Policy bat re*olvcd not to rai*e anj
tax?*. and unlea* government doe* nomethlng fur u?
we nhiill *0011 lie in a pretty tlx. and may. porhap*. nik
'Uncle Sum' to take u* under hi* protection."
Havana. April 00, 1848.
Multum in Parvo.
Huh lie* i* dull. Tho Kuglixh nteainer ha* towed the
Spanish *eveilty-foUr to *en. John Hull i* ?ery polite.
Tha Captain <ton>ral ha* taken lodging with hi* family.
at Tacon Garden, to avoid nicknuxt.
TELEGRAPHIC OTELLKIKHCE.
TUKTiaTH OOHCUUBM.
m?T UMION.
Senate.
Wamiinoton, May, 12. 1841
WISCONSIN. ' '
A luessagr wai received from the House of Representatives
announcing the parage ofn bill for the admission
of Wisconiiu into the Federal Union, which was
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Territories
rC LIC LAUD* t ot BL'ILDINU HAILHOAD?
Mr. Douglas. of Illinois, asked. aud obtained leave,
to bring in a bill from the Committee on the Public
Land*, in favor of granting public land* to Iowa for
the construction of a railroad connecting the Mississippi
and Missouri river*, which was read twice.
adjustment or land claims.
Mr. Kkverdy Johnson, of Maryland, from the committee
on private land claims, reported a bill amending
an act for the adjustment of land claims in Missouri.
Arkansas. Mississippi, and in parti of Louisiana, and
Alabama.
rOSTINO THE BOOKS.
Mr. Baolv, of Alabama, moved to take up the bill
for the payment of interest on moneys advanced by
Alabama for advances made to the government of the
United State* during it* hoatllitie* with the Creek Indian*.
The motion wa* agreed to and the bill came up
on Mr. Pierce's amendment of extending the prinoiple
to all the State* which had advanced money to the government.
which after *ome discussion was adopted.
The bill as amended was then read a seoond and third
time and passed.
hot'ntt land*.
Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts. moved to take up the
bill relating to Bounty Lauds, reversing the decision
uf the Commissioner of Pensions in relation thereto.
After being amended and (considored. it was read a
third time and passed.
still hakpino ok executive appointments.
Mr. Reverdv Johnson, of Maryland, moved to take
up hi* resolution, oailing upon the President to eommumcate
to the Senate the names of officers serving 1b the
army, whose nominations have been withheld from the
Senate, with his reasons for so doing, which was agreed
to, when Mr. Johnson resumed his spoorh In support of
the resolution, and in reply to Mr Allen. He mainly
dirocted hi* arguments in defence of what he concelvt
ud to be the constitutional rights of the Senate, and of
the limitations to executive authority. After he had
concluded, the subject was formally laid aside.
After the transaction of some other business of no
leading intorest. Mr. Cameron, of Pa., moved that the
Senate go into executive session, which was agreed to ;
and. after some time spent therein, the doors were opened,
and the Senate adjourned till Saturday, (to-morrow).
House of Representative*.
The House met at 11 A. M., and was called to order
by the Speaker, when the journal was road and ap,
proved.
compensation of postmasters.
Mr. Ooooin, of Virginia, moved to reconsider yesterday's
vote respecting the compensation of postmasters,
which was carried, but the bill was passed and
sent to the Senate.
Mr. Rockwell, of Connecticut, moved that the
House proceed to the consideration of the regular order
1 of business, which was agreed to, whereupon the House
resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the
state of the Union, Mr. Cabell, of Florida, in the chair,
when the private calendar was taken up.
, belief bill.
Tho first thing in order was the bill for the relief of
Mr. Mead, which was discussed at length, by Mr. Woodward
of South Carolina, Mr. Lincoln, of Illinois, Mr.
McLane, of Maryland, and others. The committee
ro*e and reported the bill to the House.
A motion was made to lay the bill on the table. The
yea* and nay* were demanded and resulted In the affirmative
by yea* US, nays 38.
On motion the House then adjourned over till tomorrow,
Saturday.
Delegates to the Whig National Convention.
Baltimore, May 12, 1848.
The following persons have been appointed delegates
to the national whig convention, from the whig convention
of this State, vix Jenefer, Oroom. Schley,
Coale, and Tilghinan, who are understood to bo in
favor of the nomination of Mr. Clay, for the Presidency;
and Messrs. Pratt. Richardson, and Hambieton,
who are said to be in favor General Zachary Taylor.
The Great Conflagration at Detroit?Tliree
Hundred Buildings Burned?THree to Four
Hundred Famifles Houseless?IjOSS from
Two to Thnt Hundred Thouwnd Dollars.
Buffalo, May 12?P. M.
I The fire originated in the largo storehouse, between
1 Bates and Randolph streets, unoccupied, by sparks
i from the propolle*. St. Joseph, which was firing up at
r the time, at about lialf-past 10 o'clock, A. M., and con
_ >tinued to rage until 4 o'clock In the afternoon.
> The warehouse occupied by Oe Wolf, the old Bart,
let market, the Steamboat Hotel, the Wales Hotel,
' &c., are all in ashea.
i Not a building is left standing below Jefferson Ave.
nue, between Brush street and an alley between Bates
and Randolph streets, except the warehouse of Brewi
ster fc Dudgeon, and Thompson's Hotel; and many
. are burned above Brush street.
On Jefferson Avenue, every building on the south
side ii destroyed, from the new Campau block, which
was partially destroyed, to the second building below
the Congregational Church. All between that and the
' river is in ashes.
Fatal Accident at Little FsUls? Repeal Meetr
lng at Montreal?Freshet, wc.
Albany, May l'l?P. M.
Mrs. Sweeny was killed at Little Falls by a stone
thrown out by a sand blast; two stones, about 30 pounds
each, were dashed into her house, one of which struck
j Mrs. S. Just above the right breast, as she sat in her
chair with her infant, ten days old; she was killed instantly.
and her babe was found slightly wounded, lay>
inginthe blood of its dead mother. This distressing
r casualty happened near the Catholic church.
The repeal meeting at Montreal, on Monday, passed
off without any exltement. The Herald says, there
> were but 1000 to 1500 persons present.
3 The water Is over tho docks here, and continues to
t rise rapidly.
Indiana Mtate Bank not Failed.
j [From the Philadelphia Bulletin.]
PiTTiivnc. May 12?Noon.
5 The rumored failure of the State Bank of Indiana is
I unfounded, as appears from the following despatch.
| UBICU
' Madison, la., May 11. 1848.?Your deipatch is re
ceived. being the first intimation that has reached this
place of the failure of the Indiana State Bank. There
is not the slightest foundation for the report. The
directors of thu State Board met at Indianapolis on
Monday, and found all the branches, and every thing
connected with the institution, in good condition.
JNO. M. MOORE."
Market*.
Albany, May 12th.?Flour?The market was dull, and
prices inclined to droop. Sales of 1000 bbls were made
at $6 43Jf a $8 50. Corn?Sales of 1000 bushels were
made at 53c. Rye?Sales of 4000 bushels were made at
I 80c. Barley?Sales of 2000 bushels were made at 77 u
! 78c. which was ordinary. Receipts by canal within 24
hours : Flour. 3000 bbls ; corn. 2000 bushels ; rye. 1200
do.
[From the Philadelphia Bulletin.]
Cincinnati. May 12.?There is a rise in the river
| from its head water, and a large quantity of lumber is
i coming down. The market for flour is steady, but not
! active, at $4 60 per bbl. Whiskey 14,So Tallow 7c.
| with sales of 600 bbls. Sales of fair New Orleans sugar
at 4c$i. Sales at auction of 100 bhds at 3% to per
common to fair. Sales of sides at 3 to S^c. and shoulders
at 2 to 2Sc. Sales of dry salt shoulders at 2. and
sides at 3,Sc.
St. Louis. May 12 ?Sales of dew rot liemp at $75.
Flour held at $4 25 a $4 37. with light sales of choice
country brands. Sales of wheat at 75 to 80c for prime
I sacks. Sales bacon?hog round at 3c. In lead nothing
doing. In freights there is nothing doing, and
tlio New Orleans boats are withdrawing on account of
dullness.
Shipping Intelligence.
litWES, Dol May 12, 10 o'oloek?(Convsnomlenc* Telegraph
I News Koom)?Bark John Welsh, fur Philadelphia, anil sehr Olivia
& Sarah Louisa, fur New Lundon, left the harbor last eveuing.
; Sohr (i W l'urnell, from Berlin fur New York, went to sua this
morning. Sell* Monterey, fr >ui Wilmington, NCJ. fur HhiUdelphis,
an<l Cardenas, from 1'ruviUence for du. are uow at the anchorage.
1 H ind N.XW?weather cloudy.
Theatrical and 9Ituleal?
: Tin:atiiif:al Ciianiirs and Revolutions.?Great
r | ohanges and revolutions have recently taken place In
' theatricals in this city. Niblo, a sort of Odillon Barrot
in amusements, has taken the Astor I'laco theatre,
' ! which has become notorious for its failure to establish
] an aristocratic opera, and for it* *ucce*s In cheating
t the coddsh aristocracy. editor* and print?ri included.
Niblo 1* a man of tact, honor, and talent, and no doubt
will reform the moral*, principle*. ta*te, and manager
ment of that beautiful houiie. desecrated hitherto by a
' net of impndent pretender* to hone*ty and taste, of all
# kind* and complexion*, and every length of whi*ker.
I The old troupr ha* broken up into two parti. One of
; them headed by Ili*caccianti. and a few other frag,
; ment*. Intend* to carry on busine** on the roving met
i tliod. and on It* own account, all round the country,
, up among the mountain*, down among the springs,
anywhere and everywhere, where money and muilo
! can And dispenser* and listeners The other half, con*
Kilting of the magniflccnt Truffl. the splendid llene'
detti. the pretty llo*si and her liu*band. and a few other*.
of no great avoirdupois, will make another tmnpt,
' and intend to vl*it Ho*ton, Philadelphia. Havana, and
' heaven, in all due time, with all their new acqul*ltion*.
i Madame Pico remain* among u*. isolated and alone in
her beauty and her glory. She will hold forth at Ca?,
tie (Jardcn. a* *oon a* the weather become* warm
r enough, and the people mu*ic-craving enough. The
> swindling principle* of the old opera concern, which
I have cheated the poor vocall*t*. a* well a* the rich subroriberl.
In the same proportion, will thu* be materially
' mended by the movement* now in progress. and society
| will probably feel the benefit of it in the end The age
i* mending.
Another great revolution ap)>eari to have taken
place In the lower part of the city. Hamblln, the hero
of a thousand theatres, ha< absolutely and positively
taken hold of the I'ark theatre, and got a lease of it
from the proprietors in real writing. In black and white
In red and blue, In green and yellow. Ilambliu was
so en the other evening, standing la the Immediate vl
laity of a couple of |Iimm ot hot whlakey toddy, with
Blake the box-keapjr. in a place called Windust's. I
Tho revolution In the Park, therefore. 1* decided, and ,
will ooBinMBc* In a few day*, whan that old houie will \
be turned lniide oat, outalde In, andtopsy turry 1
Simpson of oourse, h to bo retained m an nut-door
pcnaioncr. fbr the valuable services heretofore rendered
by him to the old oouccrn. which certainly havo been
many and numerous for the lait forty years. The {
I'ark being thus renovated, an it soon will bo, will imrno.
diately open under these new auspices, and be ready
for tragedy, opera, comedy, ballet, ini-lo drama, and
everything else in that line which cau fill a house or
U.mklU k.. lk?
Bowery theatre, aud raised up tho dormant spirit of
the legitimate drama, which had boen killed by the
tomahawk and its savage partisans. He now comes to
begin a new career, and to restore the glories of the
stage on that old classic ground, which has witnessed,
in past days, the triumphs of all the great actors who
liavo appeared among us during tho last half century.
Thus we go. energetically and dashing along, driving
and going ahead so fast that tthe devil can't catch
tho hindmost. Nlblo and Hamblin have beat the old
fellow at last.
Bowerv Theatre.?The sudden interruption of Mr.
Murdoch's engagement, and the bad weather,and all circumstances
taken together, had a bad effect on the numbers
of the audience.at the Bowerv last night; in truth,
it was quite a small one. "Macbeth" was the first piece,
and was well performed by the company,Marshall taking
the part of the ambitious Thaue. To-night "Julius
Caesar," with a first rate caste, will bo played, and the
whole resources of the theatre will be called on to make
it go off well. Next Monday, we expect to see an old
faanloaed erowd at the Bowery, as a dramatic version
of James' beautiful novel of "Ehrensteln" will be
brought forward with great splendor. We shall have
more to say of it to-morrow.
Chatham Theatre.?The continued success which
attends this theatre, leaves us but little to say regarding
it. During the week, the elegant spectacle of the
Spirit of the Waters'' has been revived, and received
with much applause. A number of amusing and laugh,
able farces have also been played, and, of course, the
great -'New Vork As It Is," which is unquestionably tho
most successful pieco that has ever been produced in
New York. From the crowded state of the house every
evening, we presume It will run yet for many weeks.
tuat u it unanirau i* not icinpieu to tiiii some 01 me
other cities, where imineaiie offer* are made to him
we understand. We hope though, Mose will not
think of tearing us for a long time to como, he is too
important a citizen to be away from town; and has
thousand* of friends and admirer* among us. To-night
the bill will consist of the following pieces:?' P. P.."
The Spirit of the Water*,7' li New York A* It Ii,?
and " Highway* and Byeways."
Christy's Minstrels are doing finely, as they have
crowded houses every evening, and are greeted with
the same kind of hearty applause that they have been
accustomed to. They perform twice to-day. vie : at
3 and 8 P. M. At each performance they give a full
programme of their most favorite songs.
Banvard'i Panorama.?We have heard some indistinot
rumors about Banvard removing his famous panorama
to Europe shortly. If this is so, it is a cogent
reason for visiting it. as such another piece of painting
will not soon be seen again in New York. Apart
from the very complete and artlatlc style In which it ia
done, it bears the pre$tige of Banvard's name, and additional
interest is thrown around it, when the extraordinary
difficulties, dangers, and privatlona under
which it was painted are recollected. There are two
exhibition of it to-day, vit.. at & and 7X P. M. We
commend it especially to the attention of those
strangers who are in town on the anniversary week.
Mr. Drmpste*. who is so favorablv known among us
as one of tho sweetest singers of the day, purposes to
give one of his soirirs on Monday evening next at the
Tabernacle. This gentleman's merits have been so
fully recognized, that it is superfluous for us to say
anything regarding him. more than that on Monday
evening, he will introduce many of his most favorite
songs, such as ' The Indian's Complaint,'' " John Anderson.
my Jo," ' Lament of tho Emigrant," u Dying
Child." kc., concluding with his celebrated '* May
Queen."
Melodeon.?When this house was first opened, the
proprietor stated expressly, that he Intended It for the
accommodation of the many who wished a place where
they could take their families, and pass a pleasant ovenlng
and hear good music. He has fully carried out
this intention, as the Melodeon is one of the genteelest
and most agreeable places of amusement in the city,
and we are glad to hear that it Is as well patroniied as
it is.
Palmo'i OrcRA House.?'The illustrated pictures are
still being exhibited at this house. The troupe of exhibitors
number twenty-five persons.
Castle Garden.?This beautiful location, surround]
ed as it Is with enchanting scenery and refreshing air.
will be opened on Sunday evening next, with a grand
sacred concert. It is almost needless to say, that from
the recent improvement* which have been made there,
as to the comfort and pleasure of visiters, the garden
will be filled with a large and respectable audience
on to-morrow evening.
Collins, who is now generally admitted to hold the
first rank as an Irish comedian, takes his benefit at
the Broadway theatre, this evening. The ) -ogramme
ef entertainments is very attractive, consisting of tho
drama of" Grandfather Whitehead.'' tbo original farce
of ' The Wrong Passenger," and the drama of" Born
to Good Luck." Added to these. Mr. C., who 1* acknowledged
to bo an excellent vocalist, will sing the
Widow Machree.'' Bold Soldier Boy." and several
other Irish melodie*. If we may judge from his great
success, while engaged at the Broadway theatre, he will
have a house crammed in every department. We wish
him every success.
Major General Tom Thumb, a wonderfully minute
specimen of the human form divine, will make his first
bow to the New York public on Monday evening, at
the Minerva Rooms. Several vocalists and performers
accompany aiui. >uu iu.s exniumou win uv picasiug uuu
varied.
City InUUImnM.
The Weather.?The weather yesterday morning
gave promine of a beautiful day. the iky being clear,
and the wind blowing from the west. About noon,
howover, the wind changed to the south, and the ?ky
was suddenly hid by heavy clouds, and at two o'clock,
there was a slight shower. The sky again became partially
clear, but about half-part fire o'clock the rain
began to fall, and with every indication of a continued
storm.
Seniors, if mot Fatal Accident.?A boy named
John Oakley was very severely injured yestorday afternoon,
by accidentally falling through the hatching of
the second floor of store No. 61 William street. He was
taken to the City Hospital, when it was discovered that
both his wrists were broken, his skull fractured, besides
being internally injured. There is very little hope entertained
for his recovery.
The Park and Piblic Sqi'ares.?The Park, and
public squares of the city, now present a most beautiful
appearance. The trees have put on their foliage, and
the carols of the feathered songsters may bo heard with
the opening of the day. The long, rough grass has been
mown in the Park, and the circles and triangles now
present a beautiful appearance. The lighting of that
beautiful promenade with gas will soon be completed,
which will add greatly to its appearance. Washington
Square, the largest in the city, though without the ornament
of a fountain, is the handsomest in the city.
The trees aro set with great regularity, and over the
walks, the boughs, meeting, form a complete shade
from one end of the square to the other. When the
evenings Rre pleasant, this beautiful place is filled with
ladies, who seek for a pleasant stroll in its beautiful
shade. Tho grass plats arc beautifully arranged iu
this delightful promenade, though the walks are sometimes
in very poor condition, requiring something to
make them hard, a very slight fall of rain making them
quite muddy. Union Square, the smallest in the city,
also presents a very neat appearance. Its size will not
admit of such beauty and precision iu laying out as
the other, but tho arrangements nro excellent. Tho
whole square has a row of evergreen around it. inside of
which are many handsome flowers. It Is a pleasant
place to spend an hour in the evening, and its beauties
are fully appreciated, hundreds of ladies assembling
there every pleasant evening.
Forim Drowned.?Coroner Walters was called to
hold an inquest upon the body of au unknown man.
apparently about 40 years old. who was found floating
at the foot of Catherine street. The deceased was
dressed in a blue roundabout jacket, black silk neckerchief.
woollen Valencia vest, striped pantaloons, and
shoes. The body is supposed to have been iu the
water for about ten days. Verdict?death by drowninK
Fiiit Boats from Osweoo. The boots Hornet and
Beaver. Captains Stoel and Swarti. of the Old Oswego
Fast Line, arrived ?t this port from Oswego on the
Uth instant, laden with ashes, pork. lard, domestics, kc.
The Late David S. Jo*r?. E?<*.?A numerous and
respectable meeting of the New York bar wan held yesterday.
in the room formerly occupied a? the Vice
Chancellor's Court Room, over which David B Ogden.
Ksq. presided. Several speeches were made, and resolutions
adopted, expressive of the high sense the meeting
entertained of the virtues, both public and private,
of the deceased. An address of condolence to his relatives
was also adopted.
Police Intelligence.
Jlmault with Intent to Kill.?Officers Van Court and
Caverly. of the 3d ward, arrested on Thursday evening,
a genteel looking young man. about 10 vears of
age, who called himself John Davis, on a charge of
u I 4 r, inl/A 111 n lifn eif I nil n Kliliitl hnr Iii.i,m,i*
nt the Barclay street Hotel, with n loaded pistol It
appears from the affidavit of Mr. Kbbitt'*, made before
Justice l.othrop, that the acniiaed entered the hotel,
walked up to the bur, railed for ? gla?* of beer, which
wni givttn ; but Instead of drinkiug the same. ho drew
a nix barrel platnl. loaded and capped. presented It at
Mr Kbbitt. evidently with ft deadly Intent. The pi*,
tol wan at once pushed on one Hide by Mr. Kbbitt,
and then the accused exclaimed, | am ml?,
taken In the person.!' and asked where the tnan was
about a head ahorter. meaning William fatten,
the *on of the proprietor of the hotel The police
1 wan then called in. and Pa*!* taken \nUt cu*tody h'?
person searched, and in his pocket was found two single
barrel pistol* likewise loaded. The cause of the attack
is said to he some difficulty arrislng lietwecn th?
parties respecting ft lady, which is generally the cause
of such violent assaults. The magistrate committed
him to the Toinhs for a further hearing
of McNnlly. thr Hunnway Clrrk.?A few day*
ago, Marvin Me.Nuity, the confidential clerk of Charted
VysekCo.. importer*. In William street, who. it will
be recollected, absconded to Matanna* a short time
since, taking with him it liirge iimoiinl nf tuii'l* Mm|Ing
to his einployers. returned again to New York; and
yesterday, officer O. K. Hay* arrested him on the old
warrant standing against him, wherein he la charged
with cmbcsileiucut. Now that tb? accuivd In to Now
Vork. ?e*?ral chargti will b? nrndo by Mr Vy?? for for|ery.
lu altering the facj of tb>> checki Kor in jtaucj.
Mr. Vy*e would begin a check. made payable to " orlar.''
which would afterward* be altered by MoNulty
to ' bearer.'' and thiu draw the money from the bank.
?nd UN the tame for hi* own purpose*. McNulty U
till detained In custody.
Charge of >'i uurf ?Ofltocra CroM?ctt and Welch, ol
tliu lower police arrested. yesterday, two young men,
by the uauiM of John T. Talluian and Ralph Tratt
una* the Doctor, on a warrant issued by Justice Lathorp.
wherein they stand charged with obtaining four
pair of curtain* and two wiudow shades. valued in all at
$34. by alleged false representations, from Walter L.
Child.-'. No. 449 Pearl street. The case was heard before
the magistrate, who decided to hold thorn to ball iu
the sum of $300 each, to answer thu charge.
Grand Larceny.?Officer llillmau of tho 1st ward,
arrested a fellow called William Saul, on a charge of *
stealing a lot of wearing apparel uud other property.
valued at $31, from on board the brig Julia Ann Wilson.
lying at pier No, U. K. R.. belonging to the captain
The officer fouud the property iu the possesion of the
accused, and Justico Lothrop locked him up for trial.
Trouble in Putnam County.?Judge F. C. White,
the first Judge of I'utnam county, arrived in thu city
yesterday, and applied to officer A. M. O. Smith, one
of our old and experienced police officers, and requested
hit aid to operate with the Sheriff of that
county in arresting the riotous laborers ou the North
Rive; Railroad, whom, it appear*. struck for higher
wages a few days since, and as the contractors refused
to grant their request, a riotous mob assembled
of the laborers, who set fire to the shanty ;
containing a large quantity of gun powder, required for
blasting, the explosion of which killed one man and
wouuded many others. No arrests have been made as
yet. and to effect that object, officer Smith and John
RafTerty. of the Oth ward Police, started yesterday afternoou
for Cold Springs, well armed with six barrel pistols
and hand cuffs, suitable for nnv emerirenrv. Thu
man wlio not the shanty on tire can'be identified, and
when the arrest li made a general riot is expected, and
probably some lives will be Ion in the affray.
Law Intelligence.
Court ok Or.*cr4i. Semio*s, May 12?Before Recorder
Scott and Aldormen Dodge and Hatfield?John
M'Keon. Esq., District Attorney.
Trial for Orand Larctnu?Joseph Cherry, whose trial
for being concerned witn Jane Wilion. in robbing a
countryman of $160, at No. 33 Warren street, was convicted
this morning, and sentenced to four years imprisonment
in the state prison.
Conviction of Btrfsttak Pttt?Peter Lewally, alias
Julia Johnson, alias Beefsteak Pete, was next placed at
the bar for trial on an indictment for grand larceny,
in having, on the 6th of April last, abstracted from the
pockets of Michael Bonney the sum of $12*2 In bank
uotes. For the prosecution, the complainant testified
that while passing through M'Dougal street on the
evening in question, he was accosted by the prisoner,
who was then dressed in female apparel, and standing
in front of a house where there appeared to be some
company and a pianoforte playing, and invited him to
enter the basement; and the witness, conversing
with the accused in the area, he abstracted the
money from witness's pooket. Witness then seised
the prisoner, and delivered him into the custody of an
officer, and on taking him to the Jefferson Market
Police Court, the prisoner was identified. The jury
found tho prisoner guilty, and the Court sentenced
him to bo imprisoned in the State Prison for the term
of five years.
Trial for an Attempt lo Commit Arson.?A young
Irishman, by tho name of Patrick Clancy, was then
called to trial on an indictment charging him with
having, on the night of the 26th of December tot, set
fire to the premises. No. Ill Orange street. On the
part of the prosecution. Peter Gilhooly testified that
ne occupied rooms in the premises In question, where
?1.a 1 1_ 1.1. j >
ejected on account of not paying tie rent; that on the
Sunday night alluded to. witness heard a person going
up stairs and walk across the floor of the room occupied
by lilm; and on hearing the person coming
down stairs, witness went to the door to see who It
was, and then discovered that it was the accused, and
spoke to him; but be, however, left in a hurried manner.
without making any reply; witness, almost at the
same instant, perceived that a great light was shining
out of the garret rooms: then witness exclaimed to his
wife " My God, Clancy nas set fire to the house !" and
on going up stair*, witness found a bundle of brown
paper, which appeared to have some Inflammable drug
upon it on lire in two rooms; and that on arresting
Clancy, a box of matches was found in his pocket.
It was also shown by a deposition of one David Hinds,
now deceased, that he had been the agent to let and
collect the rent for the premises, and that In consequence
of the accused not paying his rent, he was
ejected, when he said to Hinds that he would lose his
life or somebody else would lose theirs.
On tho part of the accused, several witnesses testified
to having been at his residence, on the night In question.
for several hours before and some time after the
premises in Orange street were set on fire, and that
during the whole of that period the prisoner waa at
homo.
The case was then given to the Jury, who. after a
brief consultation, rendered a verdict of not guilty.
The Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning.
The Slave Abductions.?The Alexandria Gazette
says:?"The Executive of Virginia has issued
a requisition upon the Chief Judge of the U. S
Circuit Court for the County of Washington, In the
District of Columbia, for the delivery to the sheriff of
Alexandria Co., Va., of the three men now confined in
the Jail of Washington County, charged with recent
abduction of certain slaves. The requisition Is madu
upon the ground that some of the slaves were carried
off from and were owned by citlaens of this Commonwealth.
The sheriff proceeded yesterday to make the
demand upon Judge Cranch."
WEEKLY HERALD.
ANVZVS&IA&T wans.
Ac>, Ac., Sic.
The H'ttkly Herald of this week?containing reports
of the numerous anniversary celebrations in this city ;
the recent European news by the steamship Brittannla
; the latest news from all parts of the United
States, and a variety of other interesting matter?will
Kn Mail* as + nlna aVIaoIt mAenlit?
6*4 cent* per copy.
Polmo'i Opera Hoiue?Have you seen tike
throe Graces! the mom perfect specimens of humanity that ever
the eye of mortal wu permitted to gaze on. If not, go at once to
Pal mo'*, and for n night imagine that you behold the inhabitants
of the Elysiiui Field* of Paradise in fleeting group* before you.
Mesmerism, Murder and Rape I?The Pollee
Gazette of thin week contain) more of the misteries of Sal Tuttle'a
den?Also the horror* of Boston Neck.?The downfall of
Codttah Ariatoeracy.?Murders, Seduction*, ilorrible Crimea, dome*
tic and foreign, he. Office ldti N aiaau at, near Ann at., where
all sort* of book* aud picture* may be had.
The Great Barnburner.?The Atlas of touiorro"
(Htb) will contain a correct 1'ortrait of John Van Bnrcn,
Esq., with a sketch of hi* social and political carver, In additiou
to the UHual variety of interesting matter. Price 3 cent*. Ortiec,
111 Nassau street. The Atlas i* regularly aerved by carrier* to
those who leave their address at the office.
The Sunday Mercury of lo-morow, will
c mtuin a new and beautiful *tory, entitled Donua Mariana; another
anawer to Kev. Mr. Clapp's discount on llell, and hit reply
to the strictures thnt have lwen pa*<otl urviu it. Two voluine*
of Dow, Jr.'s sermons have been published, each independent
of the other, aud each price 33 ccut t office HK> Nassau atrect.
The Plumbe National Doguerrean Gallery,
on tha np|ier corner of Broadway and Murray, over Tennoy's je*
elry atore. Stringer* and other* should not omit to visit this gal
lery, ai it contuius the largest collection of portrait* of distinguished
peraona in the I'nited state*. It is impossible for any Ainori.
can to leave this unlluutiou witJiout recognising some oil ta.uiliir
face*,
Cheering Intelligence.*?We are happy to
announce to peraona wlioae llair is falling out, from aickueiw or
oilier causes, that tlie regular application of l'halon'i Chemical
llair Invigcrator will not only IssU-u tlie looae fibres, but promote
the grow tli of new onea. nt the aame time removing scurf
aud dandruff, and imparting flexibility and polish to tlie Hair,
For aale at til Broadway, aud by Druggist* generally.
Wigs and Toupees.?The public are Invited
to in>|iect the largest and l>e*t assortment of Wig:* and Toupee* in
tlie rutted State*, at BATCHEI/OR'S, Nn. 2 Wall street, near
Broadway. The new invented Wig* aud Scalps obtained a silver
medal at the last Fair of the American Institute. Coll and *eo
them. ,
Richelieu Diamond Pointed Gold Pens?He.
moral.?B. E. WATSON Ik CO. having removed tlieir Oold Pen j
Depot to Nn. IS Wall afreet, are pre pared to (upply their customer*
with any or every description of Gold I'ena at prices lewer
than ever before offered. The oelebratod Richelieu Pen, of whioh
thev are the mauiifketureni, ia unequalled for flnenou, elasticity,
and durability. The point* are warranted not to come off, or
s new Pen will bo given without charge. Gold Pena repaired.
Gold Pens, Diamond Pointed 91 only, Sliver
Tencil Case includcd.-J. W. GREATON * CO.. No. 71 Cedar
street, up stair*, invite purchasers, both wholesale and retail,
to call and examine their stock of Cold Pens aud Cases, which
they are selling at reduced prices. They keep the pens o' all and
every maker, that purchasers may try ll.tm in competition, ami
decide for themsulvcaaa to their relative merits. Uold |?ua and
oasos repaired.
To the Public.?I hereby offer to forfeit one
thousand if I do nut sell as good Boots for (I 00 as are sold in
tlie city for or $7; and, I agree to forfeit the same if aay other
*tore sells as good Boots for $4 AO as I sell. I hare now tho
IamuiI retjlil lr-ule of tnv lljtrH in t!i? i'il v niut itiill kmn tt. I,v
alUnf at left pricaa than any of my eoinpeUtore. II. B. JONS?, H
It Ann itnwL _ II
Tllr Inrgrat nml SIiop limlnm In thu II
city in done liy inir frien I Yonng. oBMilrtonr o(Im, Mn*r i?f IH
Kulion unit Naaeau atreota. MOO to liVV) tlmt he can nil betUr
booU for $ I ftOthauiau lie Imiight in nthcr ( tun1* for ?'? 1*1 i ? |H
7 00. II... fine calf 5'i *>. initially SI M to ft l*>. with the ]ar<i)<t
RmKirtloriit "f n?it?rn nn.1 alums m tlio world. >V? wnrr.int hiui
mcom.? Til K l*>< TOIL fl
(Itntlfnim1! Hutu?Kummrr Hlylc.?Pnrl? 1
Straw llftt* nnii Cnji* for Children?New Gon4a.?M m. II. llecM ^1
fc. ('o? Hatter*, Iftii flmadwny, New York, and I.TS Cl.ommt afreet, I
Hiiladelphia, will introduce on Kriilay. Mljr 1!>. their Summer lint* I
for gentlemen. Mid thoy feel warranted In paying til A t they will exhibit
on thin occiuinn tlie mint j*Tfect lot erer .fferr.1 in the
country. Th* etyle will e?n?i?t of several different kimK of tinntinnnt
IblilnM tnii rlepnM, villi n most ?tiperinr nml taatcfiil
kind Iif trimming, al'ogeilier fonnii.g n tout ri.scuiMo of nil that
is new and beautiful in the art, A splendid assortment of l'ari*
made straw gm.de for children nml infinite will he opened a tlio
same time, consisting of different styles in materials if >ir,ii^<
inn lieanty, entirely new, and highly attractive.
Knlnbow CnlTee '41 Ihrkinnn Mrtet
near Naaean. Thl* house i? rein.irkul.ly well |..cate.|. and will do
w?IL A lionae of the kind wni umch needed in the neighhorlioi d
We wiah Dillon much success.
To Tlio?r who Mtariy Kronotny, <oml>liw<l
with eli'tsani'' mm nil nml utility, the <nli? mImts offer inilr
inrtahlc Shaving and l?re?-in? ( * ?- a? tlie m .Hl i i.niplete of tlm
kind ever offered to the public. They |io?iMtM all the mnrits ..f t|,?
it'M" r f I irtirli with th< 1 :?'! intH l^fcnp rtx k | >
compact, and the articles pnntnined in them warranted to i? rform
their duties; and Ian', though not lca-t, <?eh being furnielnil
with the miliw'ril*'re celel.rnte.l Metulie Tablet. O. SAl'NUKRH I
k SON, 147 Broadway, corner of Liberty utreot. I
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