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y NEW YORK HERALD.
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JAMKS GORDON BKNNETT,
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Now York, Thursday, December 14, 1848.
Actual Circulation of tho Herald*
Doe. 13, Wednesday 20.400 ooptM.
Tho paklieatioa of the Heraid commenced yeeterdiy at 30
(nlnfltM ru?t .1 VaWW Rnrf AniahmA at >11 minntai Uam 7 mVImW I
Circulation of tb? other Leading Horning
Journals.
? Courier and Enquirer, (daily) ........... 4,804
Journal ef Commerce. 4 800
Expnm 8.600
Tribune.... ............... .... .11,600
Aggregate .,84,600
Errors in the above estimate will be oorrected on
adequate authority.
H>wi from Europe.
The Niagara is now due at Boston, with two
weeks' later intelligence from Europe. We may
expect to receive her news some time to-day.
There are yet no tidings of the Canada. She is in
her nineteenth day. The probability is that she
has met with some mishap, which has either com.
ipelled Captain Judkins :o put back, or to make
very "slow time" to Ha'ifax, or perhaps Bermuda.
Important from Washington.
Our telegraphic advices from Washington are
of an animated character. It will be seen that the
slavery question, connected with the new territories,
has opened in the Senate with considerable |
warmth, and is likely to lead to some important
debates on the subject. Messrs. Calhoun and
Benton have set the ball in motion, by getting
very much excited on the presentation of a petition
from Ntw Mexico. See our telegraphic
report.
Congressional Reporting?World-wlile Pub.
lit II y of tlie Debates.
It Vi;is often been madr the subject of enouirv bv
the people of this country, and by all who arrive
here from European countries? where the proceedings
of the legislatures are reported at length in
the principal papers?why it is that in this great npublic,
which so far excels the other nations of
the world in its immense extent, boundless re.
tourres and tupenor intelligence, and where the
legislative proceedings are consequently of such
paramount importance and interest, not only to
the inhabitants of the new world, but to the slaves
of the rott<n and ciumblirg dynasties of the old.
there is as yet no fidequate, reliable and efficient
medium of communication between our Congress
tnd our people] Several attempts have been made ,
to explain and account for this incredible anomaly
in tbis intelligent and free country ; but it must be
ronfei-?ed that no proper explanation can be given
why this greet omission should ever have existed,
or why it should be permitted te exist one session
longer. It is quite a work of supererogation t<*
prove that the two papers inWashington which huve
hitheito attemi ted to f-upply his desideratum, have
u terly failed in doing so. With a combined circu
1 Hi n c I ?,5<X), oriJ.UtM), at the most,we presume it is
scarcely necessary to gay that this immense continent,
containing twenty millions of people?not to ,
speak of the rest of the world?is but very scantily
supplied with this all-important information. In
mekine this remark, we do not wish to disparage
the labors of either the Washington Union or In- i
ttlliffinctr. They are doubtless as efficient as they <
can be. But from their local circulation, which i
, is, lor the most p^rt, confined to the houses of I
Congress, with their personal friends, and to the
small village of Washington, it is physically impossible
for them to be the mirror of Congress to
the United States and the world. Whoever saw a
cojy of either one or other of these papers, unless
by the merest chance, in a public tavern or hotelmuch
less in the hands of the merchant, the ma.
nufacturer, the tradesman, the common laborer, or
any clats of our citizens! You might as well expect
to see a copy of her most graoious Majesty
Queen Fomare's Gazette, the organ of Otaheite
and the South Sea Islands. But, as we have
already said, it is physically impossible for the
proprietors of those journals to fulfil the duty expected
of them. They have no means or facilities
to do so; but this is more their misfortune than
their fault.
To supply this want, which has been long felt
and deplored by every intelligent man throughout
the country, we made a proposition, on Monday
last, to the House of Representatives, that we
should publish, daily, on a double sheet, if neces
ary, full Tfpoits of the debates and proceedings
of the present session, for the suin?of $12,000. ,
This sum falls far short of the expenditure tha
would be necessary, under the late arrangements J
of Congress, as will be seen by the following estl 1
mate, which has been made up as accurately as j
circumstances would permit,
co?t or srrosTiwo, ritiNTiso, ASt> ruai.iiHina thi !
DKRATRI ll? THI MOI'ir OK ttrHlxtTtTITri, 101 ^
THI ?HO*T ?E*?IOI?.
< out of composition $3,500
Cost of ropffftiDg (at lowert fum.l 3 2 .0 ,
P?p?r, for thre# months, for 22 000 dheetP per Uy. 11511 1
Total eost >18 261
Now, we propose to print and publish (he debates
for fcti,000 less, or one-third ; and, for the
further advantages of making this paper the medium
of communication with the public, they are so
obvious, as to require no explanation. We deem
it unnecessary to say any thing of the wide diffusion
of our paper, not only over this continent, but
in ?v#-rv ritv ot note in Kuroiie?wherever, in
short, civilization has extended ll any one doubt*
what is admitted by every American citizen that
has viaiied Europe, iet him call at our office, and
we shall give him the most satisfactory and umm.
peachable evidence that there is scarcely a place
where the American Hag has ever waved, or a spot
throughout the globe where American affairs are
ever thought of,(and where are they not?) that the
A'fir Tmk UnaltJ does not circulate extensively.
We are obliged to Mr. Aahmun forthecompliment
he paid us in the House of Representatives on Monday
last, and corning from such a source?from a
gentleman who had only the other day submitted
a resolution proposing to pay the t'ninn and htftl,igtmrtr
seven dollars and a hall per column for re-SI
HII ^trif ' "| ' 'lln ,:Of oflne l^use
?we appreciate it the more. That the public may
see there is no idle vaunting in what we aay of our
unremitting exertions to maintain our position at
the head of the press in this country, and that the
contemptible tnecrs of a few envious scribes who
are continually barking at our heels, are as false
as they are malignant, we subjoin the testimony
of this honorabU- gentleman ot the House of Rei
preventatives. In withdrawing the resolution which
he proposed the other day, via., to pay the Union
and Inte/liftmcn seven dollars and a hdf per
column, he said:?
I understand that a petition ?m presented this
morning, from the proprietor of a paper in the city of
New York, proposing to publish the proceeding* of this
body for a certain consideration. (I mean the New
York Herald,) a petition that was referred to the committee
on printing; and I am oontent to await the action
of the committee upon the subject? I wish to *ay
that I will not renew the resolution to publish the proceedings
of this House in the National Intelligencer
and the Union; and I act in eDtire concurrence with
tlie editors of the Intelligencer, who requested me to
withdraw |tb? resolution, in consequence of the
character of tbs comments made here and elsewhere
Their own se.f respect prompts tbem,
then, not to place themselves in a position to
be stigmatised as the pensioned agents of khs government
I, tbtrefore. withdraw the proposition.
I believe that the House and the country oannot
bare impsrtlal reports by any other system than
that which I proposed. 1 know that we have not
had tbem heretofore. The only mode is to employ
< these two papers, (the Union and Intelligencer,) and
the information will be conveyed by them throngtiont
the country. I know of no other paper but the New
York Herald which hat attempted il. That paper hat
done more than any of itt compeers to accomplish thit
purpote. and it entitled to credit I wish to say that 1
do not wish to renew the proposition.
For ourselves, we have no wish to make any
I profit out of the actual printing and publication of
he debates, except in so far as they may contribute
to add to the completeness of our paper. All we
desire is to be secured against loss; and although
he expenditure which an efficient completion of
me ucaert&KiDg will require, may exceed our estimate,
we have come to the conclusion of making
the experiment and abiding the result. T<f any
one in the habit of reading our columns, it is superfluous
to say, that, in our paper alone, out ot
lhe various papers published in the country, are to
be found lull and accurate reports of public meet,
ings, of all parties, as also of the debates in Congress.
We have had for a long time past, attached to our
office a corps of the most talented and efficient
reporters in the country, who are in the constant
exercise of their profession, and consequently
well disciplined for all occasions where their services
may be required. In every department of
the office there is a large and well trained band
of workmen, fully competent to the proposed undertaking,
with the two most powerful steampresses
in the world, capable of working off ten
thousand sheets an hour. In addition to all these
appliances and facilities, which no other establishment
on the whole continent could furnish, our 1
paper has, at th'e present time, a circulation 1
which occasionally borders on 30,000 copies daily; 1
at\(J ulloirivg the small estimate of five readers to each 1
ropy, tint Rivet a daily circulation of 120,000 to '
150,000. The gentry, merchants, manufacturers,
tradesmen, and seafaring and laboring population
of the whole country, are all fairly represented in '
our subscription book; and, as we have already '
remarked, ours is the only American paper that '
finds its way to foreign nations. 1
We respectfully submit the above facts to the 1
Committee on Printing, to whom our application *
was referred, and if they concur with us in believing
that the proposition we make is demanded by the g
greatly augmented importance which our country g
hue lattly assumed in the eyes of the principal tl
nations of Europe, as well iroin the chaotic and i
revolutionaiy movements of the latter, which have i
compelled them to regard with interest our go- | f
vernment and our institutions, as from the pret i
tige and glory we have gained among them by the u
triumphs of our arms in the Mexican war?if they t
concur with U3 in thinking that the most influen- b
tial deliberative assembly in the world should
have a larger audience than the mere persona) A
friends of that august body, and that the reciprocal n
relations of the electors and the elected should be
on a more intimate footing than at present?if
they have an earnest desire that the twenty millions
of this great republic should be fully and
accurately informed of the proceedings ef their
legislators, and that the struggling nations of
Europe and the nascent republics that are now
rising out of the overthrown monarchies and dissolved
despotisms in the other hemisphere should
have a beacon light and a tlambeau to lead them fa
on to rational ireedom and to " life, liberty, and i
tbe pursuit of happiness"?if they concur with us f
in thinking that the renowned and talented 6tates- *
men of both houses of our legislature should
have, as they deserve, a world-wide audience?if,
in a word, they wish to have the proceedings of ^
'he Congress of America placed fully and fairly M
before the eyes of the American people and thMh
world at large, they will act in the premises u
[heir judgment must, after a due considerate of n
[he above facts, necessarily dictate. a
Movements in Reoard to tiie Tflfe.?
We perceive that a movement has been mM in ^
ihe House of Representatives, to destroy the tariff
?f 1846, and substitute, in its place, one based on ^
the prioMplrs of that ?f 18-12. It was commenced
by Ifr. Eckert'e offering a resolution that the committee
of ways and means be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of reporting a tariff bill based
on the principles of that of 1842. The yeas and tl
nays on this tesolution were as follows:? o
Yr*? ? Messrs Abbott, Ashmun, Barri tiger. Belohen b
Black mar Blancbard, Boyden. Brady, Buckner. Butler, ,
Can by. Chapman, Coeke. Collamer, Conger, Cranston,
Oi-flHd Cri well. Crorier, Dicky. Dixon, Donnell. Duer,
Daniel Duncan, (Harnett Duncan, Eckert, Kdwards, *
Alexander Kvans, Natban Kvaas. Karrelly, Fisher, fa
Kmdley Ualnes. Uayle Oiddings. Uott, (ireeley, Ore- I
gory. Grlnnell. Hale, NatbanK. Hall, James O Hamp- | n
ton, Moses Hampton. Haskell, Henry, Kllas B. Holmes, | n
John W. Houston. Hubbard, Hudson, Hunt, Charles J. I t
Ingerroll. Kellogg. D P King. Wil'lam T. Lawrence, ft
Levin, Lincoln. Mcllvalne. Mareh. Marvin. Morehead, !<
Mullin, Neli-on, Nei, Newell. Outlaw, Palfrey, Pendla- b
ton. Pollock, 1'ieeton, ratnam. Reynolds. Julius Hock- u
well. John A Rockwell, Root. Rumsey, St. John, Shop- tl
jerd. Sberrlll. Silvester, Sllngerland, C ileb B Smith,
Truman Smith. Stephens, Strohm. Tallraadge. Taylor, i
Thlbodeaux. Richard w. Thompson John b Thomp- "
son. Thurstcn, Tuok. Van Dyke, Vinton, Warren, ; h
White, Wllssn- 06
Nitr-Meran. Atkinson, Bayly, Beale, Bedinger, "
Bingham. Bocoek. Bowdon, Boyd, Wm G Brown, ' ii
< o(tries Brown. Albert (J. Brown. Burt, Cat heart.
Clapp. Franklin Clark. Howell Cobb, W R w Cabb, "
Cummins, Daniel. Darling, Dickinson Far an, Feather ton.
Fiournoy, French, Fulton. (Joggin. (.Ireen, w P. 1
Hall, Haralson. Harmanson Harris llvnley, Hill. Isaac
K Holmes. Mammons, Inge. Ivtrson. Jenkins. A. John- k
ion. J H. Jobnton. R. W. Johnson. J. W. iohms (i. w. _
Jones. Kaufman Kennon, Lshm, La Sere, S Lawri-nes,
Leftler. Llgon. Lord, Lumpkin, Ljnde. Maclay. Mc- , tl
Llelland. McKay. Job Mann, Meade, Miller, Morris, n
Morfe, Murphy. Nlcoll. I'easlee, 1'eck. Petrie. Pettlt,
Peyton. I'belps, Ithett, Richardson. Ricbey, Robinson, <>
Rockhill. Sawyer. Smart. Robert Smith. Stanton. Stark- tl
*eath?r. Charles K. Stuart. Thomas, James Thompson,
Robert A. Thompson. William Thompson. Tompkins, 1'
Variable Wentworth, Wick, Wiley, William*. Wilmot, 1|
Woodward? 68.
This is but an attempt of the manufacturing interests
to influence the legislation of Congress, for
iheir ett|>e(-ial benefit, notwithstanding the great J1
prosperity which lias marked the progress of the
country under the operation of the tariff which (
tliey seek to overthrow. The vote, it will be perceived,
was very close. (
This movement, w# conceive, is entirely unnecessary
and uncalled for, at the present time. ?
Their is no earthly reason why nuch a measure as
this ehould be introduced at the tail end of an ad- {j
ministration, and during a thort session, before <j
w hich to many practical questions that involve the a
'nteretts of the whole country are to be brought.
It is well known, too, that even if the House ^
parsed such a bill, Jt wculd be lost in the Senate. (
It would certainly, in our opinion, be better for
the advocates of a change in the tariff, to wait til|
the new administration shall have come into
power, and at a long session, when there would
be abundance of time and leisure to examine into
the defect! of the present law, if it contains any,
and not at a time like the present, when great and
universal m'erests are awaiti g legislative action.
The fact is, these attempts, on the part of the
manufactuiing speculators, to influence ('ongresa,
are preposterous, especially at a time like this, and
The Threatened Revolution in Ohio?According
to the latest account* we hava received
from Ohio, party sp;nt rult-f. there an madly ad ever,
among the peopltvei renentative*, and there is
no knowing what the end ot (he dispute will be.
Whaiev*r it may be, that State can never get over
the disgrace with which it has covered itself,
thrallioll fl P t\( llAl'
The origin of this di-gacHul state of affaire, &s
our readers, perhaps, are already aware, was in a
new apportionment law, which gave five representativeb
to Hamilton county, which includcH the city
of Cincinnati, instead of four, the numberte which
jt was entitled under the old law. At the recent
election in that State, one paity claimed that
the new law watt unconstitutional, and proceeded
to nominate their candidates under the old
law; but instead of nominating four candidates,
they ncmmated five?the number provided tor by
the new law. The other party proceeded under
the new law, and complied with it, as they assert,
to the letter. But this is not all. The new law
divided Hemilton county into two districts, one of
which should return two, and the other three, mem.
bers to the General Assembly. One party claiming
that the new law was unconstitutional, voted without
reference to districts, and the other voted by
uwuicJ- The nomipeei of both parlies procured
certificates of ejection, and all claimed their
reata accordingly. It happens, however, that the
admission or non-admission of the one or
the other set ot members would decide the
political complexion of the General Assembly, or
legislature; and hecce arises the difficulty
which has already led to so much trouble,
and which promises to result in the establishment
of a provisional government by the peopleBoth
parties are organized, and therefore there
are two distinct organizations of the legislature,
ivliir>]i pntirop or* in^AmnotiKU wifU thu /?nn
stitution, and subversive of all legislation.
This is a brief outline of the origin and preeen1
condition of this unfortunate state of things in
Ohio. It is easy to perceive that party spirit is at
the bottom of the whole of it. The worst feature
connected with it is, that neither party evinces a
disposition to compromise the matter. What a
position, to be sure, for an independent sovereign
State to occupy before the world ! It reflects disgrace
on that State, and it will tend to lessen the
whole confederacy m the estimation of the world, as
well as depreciate our system of free soil government
throughout the whole of Europe, at this particular
juncture, when it is incumbent upon us, if
we wish to show to the world the truth of the
maxim that man is capable of self government, that
we should give an example and proof of it. What
an argument againstjthat theory does not the diereputable
difficulty in Ohio furnish to the despots
Df jKurope, in their efiorts to convince the people
Df that part of the world, that no good can come
Irom democracy!
We sincerely trust and hope that this difficulty
In Ohio will be Bpeedily adjusted, and that its
State government may go on t-s usual. It can
>nly be done by both parties abandoning that vile
?pirit of faction which sesms to actuale them,
ind going to work as men of sense and moderalon,
with the consciousness of the vast responsi ilities
that are resting on them.
American Prisoners in Irki.and.?There is a
;ood dtal of inquiry on the subject, whether our
overnment has taken any measures to secure
he release of "the American citizens who were
mprisoned by the British government recently
n Ireland ; or if it has, whether a prompt demand
or iheir release has been made. It is well known,
mat some 01 our ienow-ciuzens Have been lor
nonths confined in Newgate, without cause, and
hat their applications for release or trial have
een disregarded.
The following extract from a letter written by
Ir. James Bergen, of this city,will show the maner
in which he has been treated:?
Newoatk Prisom, Dublin, Oot. 14th. 1848
Mr Drm Fbii.no Rookss:?You will see by this that
have not forgotten you, although "dungeons, bolts
nd bar* confine me." ***** Ar for myself,
am and have been a prisoner for sixty.nine long days
nd nights Tbe American Minister ha* interfered, I
hink. rather slowly and tamely; tut i have patience,
nd hope he will not misrepresent my country. In the
ase of McManus, lately convicted of high treason. I
m informed by Mr. Keenan. the U. 8 Consul for
lublin, that be was illegally taken from the American
hip N. D. Cba?e. and that the captain of the vessel
ave the information which caused the arrest, so that
>e and bis mete might share the reward offered by the
.ord Lieutenant. The captain should contradict this,
or tbe honor of his flag, and save bis countrymen here
rom foul disgrare. It Is supposed, that as the ship
ras two mile* out of the harbor at the time of the arest,
our government will boldly demand that he
bould be given up at once.
Ido not think I shall be discharged until March. I
ave demanded a trial and to have an Amerioan's
Kits; bnt without aid In Washington, it will be only
blng in the Insult.
Please present my respects to my friend*, and beave
me, Yours truly, JAMES DKROKN.
The condition of Mr. Bergen and others delande
the prompt interference of our governmentnd
we hope that if measures for their immediate
flease have not already been taken, they will be
iMituted immediately. It is not pretended that
Ir. Bergen has been guilty of any offence. He
ras arrested and imprisoned on mere suspicion,
ased on information transmitted by paid aga|ts
nd hirelings in this city to the BritMMHM.
lent. BP
Thk Italian Opera.?Another Row.?From
le following, which we extract from the official
rgan of Mr. Fry, the Courier fy Enquirer, it will
e perceived that there is every prospect of another
mmte at the Astor Place Opera House
Sign or Benedcttl, while singing a solo, took the un*
table liberty of turning to the orchaatc^And
t time emphatically with bead and bal|WM
brte or four bars, and we were not snrprtt^Hifh*
aursurs of Indignation which broke from soma 4Hke '
itmbers. Had tha director bean the meat fcuable
yro, the act would have been inexcusable : but that
man of M. ManU|k?s great talent and acknow-dged
position sbVlVba so schooled before the public
. nna an Innnrintaf mnalil u Blaua I.
DFBdurnbl* M. M*r?ti?k, we w?re glad to se?, bore
bit piece of assurance with equanimity.
In connection with this subject, it may be r#larked,
that the audiences at the Opera House
ave become alarmingly thin, and that, to increase
Hem, and add funds to the treasury of the estabshment,
another row is on the tapis, and will,
o doubt, soon take place. This seems to be a
ait of Mr. Fry's tactics, that we hear so much
bout, and which, thus far, at all events, have anwered
the desired purpose; because the house
ever was so full as it was during the excitement
lat attended the row between Benedetti and the
lanager a short time since. We would suggest,
owever, that moresucress would probably attend
us second row, if it took place before the curtain
istfad of behind it, and then the audience will be
irter, and an opportunity will be afforded to the
uMic to decide on the merits.
Py the way, we perceive it is stated, in some
uarters, that a fresh im|>ortatinn of artists has
een rrdered lor this establishment, and that they
re exacted to arrive here shortly. If this be
lue, we suppose the oljj ones will be sent adrift
s soon as possible, and their places filled by the
cw comers. In anticipation of this, it would be
ood policy fcr the old artists to clear out themelves
fiom that establishment; for they can get
rocid engngements at a moment's notice at other
louses, where they would lutve full houses, splenlid
applause, and gentlt manly treatment, without
!nv fights in the green-room.
Tim Steamers Forth and Cherokee sailed
et.teiday?the former for Bermuda and Chagres,
he latter for Savannah.
Movements of Individual*.
Arrival* yefterday at the undermentioned Hotel*: ?
Urmm-C. EUlott, Philadelphia, H. Beauer*. da; J.
W Rt??imoii. N?w Orlfaw, J C. Wllllamien. U 8.
Vary; B R. Mitchell, U 8 Arm?; J. Taylor, VhmlBp,
Va. AaTOB?Col. Cnttar, Boeton; Mr. and MIm
Kltrhle. Philadelphia; J King, Connecticut; Lleot.
Moore. U 8 Array; Mr Steel#, do; Re* N.Whwaton.
Hartford Iwipd IIoih*. (Howard'*)-Brig Oeneral
hllde, U. 8. Army; Ed. Codman. Beiton; B Alexaaler,
U 8 Army: J. O. Korb*r, do; J. Seymour, Part
ler*l*; J. M Tlbbeft* Troy; W. Davia, Albany; C.
I'balpe, London; G#n Clarice, U 8 Army; C?pt. Col
urn, I' 8. Engineer*; M C. Perry, U 8 Navy Haw.
kBu^^^^ntUe^urUi^^n^^orrUoB^oaton;
Theatrical anil Musical.
r*?m The*t*b.?The tragedy of " Richard the
Third" fu again repeated here, last evening, before
a fashionable auditory. Tbe cha'aater of Riobard. by
Mr Hamblio, *ai auatalned with hia usual ability, and
in tbe conrae of the performance he waa repeatedly
applandtd. The pleoe baa been got up in a highly
I creditable manner, and with an effective out, who aot
uuitttd thelttMlvea with muoh credit. The new and
original allegorical divertisement. " Liberty,*' was also
repeated last evening. This well got up ballet, whloh
has been composed and arranged by Mons. H. Monplaihir,
was received with deserved applause. The
very name could not but Insure it a cordial reoeption
before an American audience; and the allegorical representations
of Aiuerica, Kurope, Asia, and Africa,
which are designed to represent the progress of Liberty
throughout the world, are a beautiful oonoeptlon, whloh
reflects much oredit on Mons. II. M. Both the Monplaisirs
will appear this evening In two divertlsementi;
and on to morrow evening Mons. M. takes his benefit,
which wUI doubtless be attended by a crowded
bouse. On Saturday, Mine. Adele Monpiaisir takes
b?r farewell benefit, which will be the last appearanoe
of this highly gifted family upon the Park boards. The
bills put forth for the respective benefits of both will
be found highly attractive, and the claims of these distinguished
artists will be cheerfully tesponded to by
the numerous patrons of this popular and fashionable
theatre, according to their high desert*.
Bowkky Thkatsk.?The very laughable faroeoftbe
i' House Dog" commenced the entertainments at this
houfe last evening. The acting of Winans, as Dust,
theHouse Dog,'* is all of the pieos, as the faroe it.
elf has but a very slender story; but that head and
tall of Winans tne bntlnesi, and kept the jmdleno*
in a men* WinasQ is one of the best oomie
actors row on the stage, and pofition as the favorite
performer in that line at suoti a spletf'"*' bouse as
the Bowery, is proof positive of his high merits. Ili'rr
Dtieibaeh and his animals, his living statuary, and his
wonderful command overall his splendid collection of
ferocious quadrupeds, (till continues to delight and
astonish orowds every evening; he is the Emperer of
the animal kingdom, no doubt, and every one ought to
visit the Bowery during his engagement The dancing
of Ciocoa and'her companions, is nightly received
with the greatest applause: In fact, the Bowery theatre
is now going on In first-rate style, and fully supports
its well-earned reputation of being one of the best and
most spiritedly conducted theatres in the Union. Kor
to-night's bill, we refer to our list of amusements.
Broadway Theatrb.?The audience at the Broad
way tneatre was entertained. last evening, by that
sterling comedy " The Sobool for Scandal," in wbich
Mr. Blake personated Peter Teazle. Mr. Vacbe
appeared as Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Dyott as Joseph,
and Mr. Lester as Cbarles. Mr. lllchings assumed his
favorite character of Sir Benjamin Backbite, Miss K.
Wallack played Lady Teaile, Mrs. Abbott represented
Maria, and tbe rest of the was east wsll made np. The
performance was well received Tbe comedy is papular,
and is calculated to please at all times. After tbe
principal piece of tbe evening was concluded, a * Pas
Espegnol" was performed by Crleste and WietholT, to
tbe great delight of the lookers on. The farce of
" Lend n>e Five Shillings" concluded the entertainments.
The manager of the Broadway has in preparation
a grand romantic spectacle, which will soon b?
brought forward, and on whioh are based great fcMM
cf succms. Mr. Hlebings is to take aboneflt at this
house to-morrow evening,and no doubt hU friends
I ' will be there to see.''
National. Theatre.?The drama of " Krnest Maitravers,''
somewhat altered in story, certainly, from
the novel of that name, waa-performed last evening at
this house, before a very large audlenoe, and tbe performer!
In it were all well reoeived. Mr. and Mra.
Thome made tbe most of their parts, and Tilton and
McKarland were also much applauded. The story is
somewhat strained; still, lor stage effect,it answers
well Tbe dresses, scenery, &o., were all splendid, and
tbe whole piece was very successful. The " Mysteries
andMIseries," and tbe " Lady of tbe Lions," eonoluded
the performances. The '-Lady of the Lions" is, we
believe, written by Mr Burke, whe so comloally enacts
Clod Meddlenot. Mr Burke is as good a writer as he
isanactcr. His Murrell, Mr Mao Greedy, the present
pieco. and various others that have been presented, are !
all favorites. Can't be get up some good local piece to
show off Mose. Sykesy, k Co., in some fresh scenes?
wa fihrniM think wnulri ha in at f.h? man f/\ u
Mr. and Mra. Thome play again thli evening, and to- i
morrow Mr. Thorne will take his benefit. Mr. Scott,
the favorite tragedian, will shortly make his appear anoe
at the National. a
Birton'* Thiutre.?Again this interesting plaoe of *
aniu'ement was crowded with a highly respectable
audience, to witness the ever attractive pieoes which 1
Mr. Burton is almost nightly producing. Last even- '
lug the performance commenced with the " Breach of
Promlfe," in which Mr. Burton, as old KbeneiT Sudden.
stands unrivalled. Mr. Johnson as Jabber, a ]
genteel diner-out. gites great life to the piece. Miss .
Chapman and Mrs. Vernon are very perfeot, receiving
all through the piece great applause. The ' Tragedy
Quern1' succeeded, in which Misa Chapman is the t
principal (tar. The entertainments concluded with
the new indescribability called '' Where's Barnum t"
This piece is a new comical piece, full of wit and humor
The manager brings on the stage a very small
ohild. drfSfed aa Napoleen, much lesa than " Tom t
Thumb.'' Th i little genius is called Colonel Ureat Toe.
Mr. Johnson takes the character of a down east Van- 1
kee to perfection. Mr Burton, as the great baby, in
the baby-jumper, fairly takes the audience by atom; a
such a dreli and comical appearance hi exhibits, that
the audience ia completely convulsed with laughter.?
The applania In this piece is tremendous. To night
the same pieces are to be performed, and we prediot, as
usual, a crowded house.
Ovkr'l'i CowcrRT.?This being the tast appearance
of this celebrated band, previous to their departure for *
the South, and the programme being deeply Interest- j
leg, the Tabernacle, no doubt, will be well filled by all
those who have been charmed by their harmonious **
strains since their arrival in thiseity. Among many
other gems nf the evening, we observe a beautiful oom- o
position, called a " Musical Illustration of the Night
Review of Nepoleon. and nil Departed Warrior*,'' as
also the plaintive, thrilling piece," Sound*from Home."
erery bar of which is ao meloJioue and soul-touching,
that it ia always rece.ved with unanimooa oheera.
There two aira are in themselves sufficient to attraot a
large assemblage. and to welt repay those who may
visit tbe Tabernacle this evening.
Broamwa v Cinci'i.-The well got tip equestrian ballet,by
Mrs. Nixon and Mr. Sergeant, la a new feature
of attraction here. The equeatrian performance of
Mrs. N. was much admired last evening, and the gene
ral entertainment was excellent. The Circus improves
in every respect, nnder the enterprlaing management
of Mr. Tryon We would remind the numerous
patrons of Corporal Thompson, that his benefit takes
Slaee this evening. By all means, let him hare a " full
umper."
Zoological Hall.?The splendid aolleotlon of wild
beasts to be reen here, is daily visited by orowds,
both in the afternoon and evening. Seldom has a
Oner exhibition of the kind been presented to oar citicens
than is to be found in this menagerie. The
Hall in tbe Bowety is situated in the most central ptrt
of our city aad every possible accommodation ia afforded
to the visiter.
Christy's Mikrtsfi.s.?It is a common saying, that
a thing Is sure when one gets it in black and wblte.
This company prove the truth of It, as their " black
and wblte" has brought them a sure fortune, and lots
of fame to boot, for we presume no one will confess
himself to be so behind the age as not t? have heard {
and seen them in their inimitable entertainments. If
any there are. let thtm at onoe correct this mistake
by golrg.
' M elodkoiv.?We need only any that this plane is a* ,
well supplied with attraction as ever. White's Sera'
nftHpr'aftrn thurp unri nivhtlv oiv? mnih nU<ranf ?nn.
cert*.
Campbell"* Mi.mn'n are u lively a* u ever, an<4 c
each evening dispense a large dose of fun and pleasure
to a vast crowd of attentive bearer*, who are never
tired of listening to their excellent tinging,&o. Kim- '
berley Is making hay whilst the inn shines, and as e
everything goes on finely, there is every proapeet of his
having a long fj.ell at it.
The Nr.w Oki-faks Skrknadeiis, with their elegant '
entirtainments. are all the,fa?hion nowa-days. and are
patroiiizcd by 'be <: ite of the olty. They have not 1
been mtny weeks before tbe public, and yet, they hare
already made for thamrelTes a great reputation If any
one Is at a l<?* for a most pleasing way of spending the *
evening, be can be accommodated by the Serenadurs.
Tur. Ami-hiom.?Yankee Hill and a strong team af 1
dancers, singers. kc.. are performing at this snug littla 1
houie. next door to the Broadway Theatre. The entertainment
is arranged by Mr. Hill and consists of
his own laughable monologues dancing, singing, 4c .
by tbe company. All know that Hill Is a great hand at
arianglng amusing performance*.
Thk llimuToi *?.?Tbefe celebrated artist* ara l
iraking all the necessary arrangement* for their firat
concert In thl* city. Previous to which, they Intend
fiving a musical lohit, to which all the members of
he press ail) be invltvd If we may Judge from the t
high encomium* passed on their performance* In
Kurope, even before some of tbe best judges of musical (
talent, there can b? little doubt entertained of thalr I r
huccf ss in this country. It I* said they will appear at
the Park next week, when, no doubt, the box** will t
1111 11 n' a brilliant array ol tha fashion and beauty of
tbl* city. We wish them all the *uoce*s thalr aplendld
acquirements deserve. 1
Madame Ansa Bkhop's owt.v CowcraT.? While we are t
delighted to hear tbl* delieiou* vocalist, we deeply regret
that her concert, at the Tabernacle, on Thuriday, 21*t,
will be the last until her return trom the South, In the
summer. The paper* and letter* from Philadelphia,
Baltimore. Waahlngton. fcc , lie , speak of hersaoces*
In those eltie* a* extraordinary Night after night, the
concert room* were crowded to *uffocation to listen to
ber exquisite warbling*. We are not surprised at this, p
fit talent like her's must be triumphant in it* course , t
una .New > oik win noi d? oemnu omer oiuoR in yl?wiIng
her the homage due to her aurpaiMitng genlur Mr. ^
Born* will ?> ootna out" on thin occanion. and dlaplay c
hid fine powers In a manner worthy of hi* Kuropean
reputation We hare only heard htm. hitherto, In hi*
minor compoeltlona ; but on Thurnday next we ahall f
hear bla uplendid dramatic concerto, and, moat likely, t
hi* 1'nynfe Mutitnlr, which la one of the moiit remark- 4
able inatrumantal ompotltlon* extant. It in written
for a tremendoua orchotra, with all kind* of Inatru- t
menta known and unknown to ui, and ambracea tha o
national mu*lc of every people of Kurope, Aula, Africa f,
and America. It la rumored that other celebrated .
artlata ara engaged la thla grand concert j but their
name* have not transpired We ahall probably ba n
abla to itato full particular* In our next. II
Mexican Conhi i.?.? President I'olk ha* recng- ''
nlred Andrea Caatillero, Ci.naul of the Mexican Repub 1
lie for Upper California : Oulllermo O. Bterart, Vloa a
Connil of the Mexican Republic for the port of Naw ?
York ; and Carle* Leonardo l.e Baron, Vine Contul of ?
mmd
TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, j
TH1HT11CTH COIMiUESS.
SECOND SESSION.
In Senate*
Washington, Deo. 13,1848.
PRELIMINARY RUIINKS*.
The Senate met at 13 o'olook, M , when prayer wu
offered up by the llev. Mr. Slloer ; the journal *u
mid and t'll JCunatu rtVAA?arf?i1 A tha ru,?nl?? mn?m
ing buainc ta.
TKRniTOftiAL cdtkinuiht fok new meiico.
Mr. Benton, of Missouri. presented a memorial from
oitliena of New Mexico, praying Congress to legislate
in favor of the establishment of a territorial govern. I
ment. The petltionera, in their prayer, protest against
the admiaaion of slavery, and inalat upon the enactment
of no alave law*. Mr. Benton said that the petition
waa reasonable in its characUt, and ought to be
granted.
An animated debate hvrenpoat occurred, in whioh
Meaara. Benton, Calhoun, Rusk, Wvatcett, Koote, tfco.
took part.
Mr. Calhoun declared that the petition waa insolent
and unreasonable.
Mr. Benton roae, and replied ta Mr. Calhoun very
warmly.
Mr. Calhoun rejoined in some animated remarks, j
Mr. Whtcott said it came from only a few people,
chiefly Spaniards, with three or four Americana.
Mr. Benton replied tbat theee few people say they i
?r? * convention, representing the people of New
Mexioo.
Mr. Wicitcott?I truat I am not to be misrepresented.
Mr. Benton?Yon left out part of the memorial.
Mr 1 AlA
- - ?
Mr. Benton?Yen did.
Mr. Wmrcorr rejoined sharply, denying mUrepre. j
entation.
Mr. Rus>, of TexM, and Mr. Wmtoott, of Florida,
condemned the petition. i
Pending the discmsion npon this memorial, aomo !
angry words pasted between Mr. Benton and Mr.
Calhoun, and Mr. Benton and Mr. Wostoott.
Mr. Clayton entered into soma explanations upon
the memorial, denying that anything oontalned in it
could bo construed as insolent, either In Its language
or spirit. Tbe people had a right to ask (aa they had
done in the memorial) a reatriotion againat the introduction
of alaTory into the territory of whioh they had
become oltizena.
MY. Calhoun adhered Jto the opinion that the memorial
waa disrespectful to the Senate, and Southern
conatitaenta. The petition, he said, ought to be re- (
jeoted. It was the highest insolence for the people of
a now territory, just aubjeoted to our lawa, to present
auoh a petition.
Mr Benton said?Let us have the yeaa and naya on
printing and reference, unleaa the Senator from South 1
Carolina will more it* rejection, aooording to his wish. '
Mr. Calhoun said he would not make the motion.
Mr. Foots doubted tbe authenticity of the dooument,
having seen no authority for it. 1
Mr. Halk moved that the Committee on Territories
be instructed to report a bill in aooordanoe with the
prayer of the memerialista. Tbla subject ahould be <
met here, he said, and the question settled, not com- >
promised. Mr. Hale withdrew his reaolntion of In- ]
"tructionp, ana tne memorial was reierrea to me uom- c
mittee on Territories, and ordered to be printed, by i
feu 38, nays 14. ' j
Till GOTERNMENT OP CALIFORNIA AND NEW MKXICO. i
In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Douglas asked
ind obtained leave to bring in a bill providing for the 1
srection of California and New Mexieo into one State' \
ind giving to them a government; which was read
;wloe, and referred to the Committee on Territories.
Mr. Butler gave notioe that he should resist Mr.
Douglas's motion to refer the bill to the Committee on (
rerritories.
agricultural bureau.
Mr. Rkvkrdt Johnson, of Mainland, presented the
petition of Mr. John Skinner, of Philadelphia, for the
istabltshment of an Agricultural Bureau, which was
eoeived and referred to the Committee on Agrioul.
an.
PAYMENT OP IlEIITS INCURRED DURING THE NLORIDA
WAR.
A bill, providing for paying the interest on advances
oade by the State of Alabama during tbe Indian war,
ras pasted.
Various petitions were then received, and tbe Senate
adjourned.
House of HeprcitiUllre*.
Wahhihutoh, Dee. 13, 1848.
pmiitTircn pboceedihus of the house.
After prayer, the Speabeb announoed the first busiless
to be tbe action of the Home on the reaolatlon of
dr. Lane, for a (elect committee to report in favor of
ublishlng the House proceeding*.
Mr. Jorki. of Tenneeeee, mored to lay the resolution
n the table, which was loat.
The reflation was then put on its final passage, and
he ayes and noes taken, which resulted in a tie?the
ote being 87. The Speaker then voted in the afflrma- b
We, and the resolution was passed. |
Among the petitions presented were two from Krastui T
1 rooks, of the New York Expreti, proposing to publish
be dally proceedings cf both bouses during tho sesion,
for a sum not to exceed $10 per colamn; also, *
notherfiom Mr. Kenton, offering to do tbe same for ?
Ix dollars per column. They were all referred. >
1
SLAVEBT lit THE DISTRICT OF < OI.CMBIA.
Mr. rai.fbey, in pursuance of previous notloe, asked
psTe to bring in a bill prohibiting slavery in the Dis- s
riot of Columbia, which was refused.by a rote of yeas
9, nays 82. fl
THE POST Ail E BILL. 8
Mr. Oofioiif, on motion, called up his postage bill. *
ihlch was made tin- order of the day for tbe 3d of
anuary. f<
the public lands. ''
Mr. Greeley's bill, discouraging speoulatlon, and ?
iroviding a homestead on the publio lands, was re- r
erred. J
THE C.O?EBNME!?T Or <-ll.l > OB* I a a!?d NEW MEXICO. (
Mr Root offered a resolution directing tbe Commit- a
ee on Territories to report a bill organising California
nd New Mexico Into a State, and excluding slaves^
rbolly therefrom.
A call upon the House iu ordered, when ?
Mr Hall, of Mlaaourl. moved to lay the reaalutlon 6
n the table. Loat-ayea 80, noea 105.
Mr. Vimtoi* moved to am?nd the Inatructlona, by
txiklng out the word -forthwith," and Inserting "the 1
xpedlenry of repertlng a bill " t
The motion was decided to be not In order, and the *
irevioun question moved and aeoonded. r
Mr. lloot'a resolution waa than adopted?ayea 107, t
loea 80. J1
Mr. Roninio* moved a reaonalderatlon: pending t
rhloh the Ilouae adjourned. t
a
C
farther from Ohio?Continuation of the
Feu?l In the l^glalalnre, Ao.
Columbus, Dee. 13?p. M. o
SKNATE. P
Mr. Goddabd made a motion to take up Mr. Ash- J
old'a repudiating reaelutiona, referred to yeaterday. n
Aa exciting debate followed. '<
Mr. Ewmn opposed the motion. He thought the ?
lata lor action had not jet oome. o
Mr. Goddard aald it made little difference whether J
ha reaolutlona were taken tip or not?thefiat had gone
orth, that no power ahort of bajoneta ahould collect h
axea during the dlaorganliatlon of thla aaaembly. 11
Mr. Wh i t m a fi aald that the demooratlc membera long s
Ince had written to the county treaanrera to withhold y
he tftiM. n
A motion to take up;the resolutlens wan defeated, by *!
\ rota of 80 to 0. t]
And the Senate adjourned. u
IlOt'SI. I
The game scenes were re-enacted to day, an were re. m
orted yeetetday. T/ere were ronton thla morning, "
bat the democrat* had made,or contemplated making, ft
repositions to the whlgs. The rumor, however, la not w
onflrmed. ?"
A rumor 1* In circulation, that (Jot Bebb, nnder the cj
recent state of affairs, will hold over until the Leglsla- ci
ure shall hare oounted the TOtei for Oerernor, and
ec'ared who (a hla successor. Thle 1* rather more
ban either the friends of Ford or Weller bargained for oi
r anticipated, and It has of course added te the con. J
uflon worse confounded whloh prevailed before Mu M
ual recriminations, angry passages, and gr?at eiolle- c<
nentaro tb? eonir<]a?Doe*; Ml tn? ena loom nor* ?'
Ikftftgrmirftl '6* than ft provlaloaftl gn??rnm?tnt. TO* ^
*tt?r, bo?CT?r, may b* *tld to k? prftotioftllj *j
a rfTcct now, u th? drmoorfttle mtnbtn mill tttt >
n J ?lr?p In tbalr pl?e??, ftftd ft proylilonftl ftrranga- '*
D?nt of torn* tort U highly acccMftry to both thalr p?- m
AaAftklftlflftl. tilftlAB?. ?
9 ^ ?
Auamf of California Uold.
Philadelphia, Deo IS, 1141.
I l??rn, to- day, through Col Snowden, the Treasuiar
of the Mint, the following faot* relative to the California
gold, which haa been submitted to assay by MrPeal*.
The reanlt of the assay of the gold grain* U *minently
Bath-factory, as to the quality of the m*tal. Th*
large amount drpoeited by Mr David Carter, of Beaton,
who reoently arrived from C allfornla, bringing tb* goM
v.i ? l- -,4t- * 4
?t I?u uiUi, ?BU W UU CBOiO IB oompinj WliQ LKU(.
Loeser, of the U. S. Army, consisting of epeoimens fross
Feather river, are of the fineness of 897-1001, the
standard of our coin being 900-1000. The grains fro?
the neighborhood of Sutter'* Fort, marked Nueva
Helvetia, on Col. Fremont'a map, are ef the average
fineness of about 894-1000. The deposit forwarded to
the Mint bj Mr. Seoretary Marcy, sent to the War
Department by Col. Masan.has yielded about the earn*
as the above, its fineness being 894)?-1000. Tb?
California gold la superior to that fennd in North
Carolina, abont equal to that of Virginia, but inferior
to the Oeorgia. and is about as rich as the general
average of gold from the entire known world.
Analysis of California UolU, t>jr the United
States Mint.
Washington, D. C. Deo. IS, IBM.
The Union of this morning contains a letter from
Professor Patterson, Director of the Mist In Philadelphia,
stating that be had analysed the California
gold sent to him, and found It to be of extraordinary
purity, yielding ninety-eight an4 two thirds per esnt,
in 100 parts, and that It melted within six dollars ?t
the thousand Mi at standard gold.
From Mexico,
w**hii>otoif, Deo. 13,1846.
New Orleans pipers have bean Meeived in the oity,
containing later adfloes from Msxioo, by the arrival
of the ship Lemene, Capt. Dyer, at that Dort.
The date* from the city of Meiioo are to the 18th
ult., and from Vera Crux to tb? 'AM alt.; but they
oontain little information of import The followiac
are the only ltemi of new* :?
ArUta had been accused of favoring dUtfttoa'.
The Frenoh Minister had reaohed the olty. He me*
with a grand reoeption.
Innumerable robberies were being committed.
North Carolina Legislature.
Washington, Deo. 13, 1848.
The Ncrth Carolina Legislature yesterday had a
meeting in joint ballot, and proceeded to oast a rot*
for a United State* Senator. The friends of Mr. Badger
put him in nomination, who, on the first ballot, received
82 votea-neoeasary to a ohoioe, 85. Varioui
icatterlng rote* were cast for other individuals.
Uovernor's Election In Virginia.
Waihiwgtow, Deo. 13?A. M.
The election for Governor of Virginia, held yeateriay.
resulted in the election of John B. Floyd, (dam.)
Dn the third ballot.
v Affairs In LiouUlnna.
Dr. Sbellman waa shot dead, in a rencontre with
Dr. Bird, in Baton Rouge, La., on the 4th of DeoembarDr.
Bird acted in self-defence.
A citizen of New Orleans, hitherto of irreproashabla
sharaater, has been oharged by the Mayor (Dashiell)
?lth having obtained soldier's eztrs n?v hir fnm?Ua
t if supposed he obtained a muster roll from some
lerk at Washington. The amount obtained in tbii
fay is not known, but it U believed to be an extensive
raud. Tbe matter baa been tent to Washington for
nvestigation.
Tbe Legislature of Louisiana assembled on the fourth
net. The message of the Governor was very brief;
Ming only one quarter of a column in length.
Fire and Klot.
Baltimorf, Deo. IS?P. M. i
We Lave bad another fire to-night, and, as usual, !
.here wsa considerable riotiDg among the firemen.
The Loat Kound.
Boston, Dea. 13,184$.
The missing school teacher, Marietta Smith, bat
>een discovered by J L. Andrews, ata mantua-making
stablisbmrnt in this city, learning the trade. She
Iret came to thia city, then went to Berwick, Maine
tnd returned here. Her mother came on to day, and
dentlfied h*t. She is said to have behaved very corectly
while here. The cause assigned for leaving her
tome, is on account of sundry troubles. She has oonented
to return to-night.
Balling of the Steainatilp lirltannla.
Boiton, Dae. 18, 1848.
The Royal mall steamship Britannia sailed te-dsy at
2 o'clock. She bad a cargo worth about $5,500?tha
irincipal part of wbloh was for the India shores. She
ook no speeie. Tba following la a Hat ot bar paaseaerf
For Liivrponl?W. C. Boeheford. B. A. Bale*, A Dt Vandiourt.
Job Jaikton, M. Holgate, Phillip Conway, Samuel Sharp*
Atnv Sharp, A. J. Alexander. A. P. Qilmore.
For llulitai?U. P. Hall and James Phelaa.
Markets.
New Oei.FAitj, Dac. 10,1844.
Operator* are generally waiting for the steamer, and
lence tbe transactiona are only limited. Cotton coainuee
Arm, with light tales. On floor and grain thera
i no change to notice, and a moderate demand preails.
Of lead tbera were sales of 10.00C pigs, at $4.
Cincinnati, Deo 11?8 P. M.
Flour? Sales of 1.300 bbls Western oanal brands at
.3 65 a f>3 87K- lloge?The market is active ; sales
o a moderate extent at $3 50 a $3 56'4'. Pork - The
larktt is firm, and prieea hare an upward teadenoy :
.9 75 Is asked for mess. Whiskey?Sales In bbls. at
6>k a lt)>4 par gallon.
Cincinn4ti. Dee 13?9 P. M.
Flour-Tbe market fbr tour is steady, but not aotire.
Ales at $3 75 Urain ia without change, eitbnr as rearils
prices or demand. Hoge? The market Is aotire
t $3 5f.S a $8 62>i per cwt. Pork?The mark?t ii
rm. and prions bare an upward tendency. Sale* of
60 bbls at $0 75. Whiskey?The demand ia fair at
6>i a 16.','.
PiTTiniiai.ii. Deo 12,1848.
Flour?Tbe market, with moderate business, ia in
aver of the buyer; galea ct western at $3 76 to $3 81%
er bbl. drain?The market for wheat has a do#arard
tendency; tales of mixed at 76o per bushel.
)tber deroriptions or grain are unchanged in pries,
rovlaions? There is no activity In any artlole; quotalens
are. however, steady. Sales of lard in bbla. at la.
o 80. per lb. Butter?Sales of superior quality at 1 lo.
0 12c ; and inferior at Pc per lb Oroeerles ? Sugars
.re eleady. but rather inactive. Coffee and molasse*
re without change. The river has five feet of water
a the channel and la rising.
Bai.tim.irf-, Dee. IS. 1848.
Hour-Smell aalea were made at $6. Dealers are
rait log for advices by the steamer. Grain and proviions
are unchanged.
Police Intelligence.
Brfor' Juliet Mc (wrath ?The Polios court m not
cry crowded yesterday morning with prisoners, and
hcse that were present were of the common run, eueh
a trifling aafaulte and batteries On the bench, hudled
among these prisoners.waa a genteel looking head
eating vpon a body of rather a rough appnaranoe
laving nothing oh but his shirt and pantaloon*.
There was a mild expression on his countenance,which
dioated " llow came yon ao ?" on his upper lip he
101 e quite a neat regulated moustache On bis name
ielng called, It seema he answered to Nicholas Clinch,
nd said be was a boarder at the Carlton House,
fllcer Sweeny said he found the prisoner at 3 o'clock
hai|morning very drunk,and stupid,ta Anthony street,
list as you now see him, witnout hat, ooat veit,
ravat, or boots. This same prisoner wa* brought in
a Saturday morning last before the magistrate, the
ollceman having found him quite drunk on the side
ralk, corner of Rea"e street and Broadway. This time,
owever, Mr. Clinch strolled Into a very afferent
lelghborhood, having chosen the Kive Potata, where,
n one of the dens of depravity, he wa* stripped by
?me of the thieves of his hat. cravat, veet, eoat, and
oote, and when seen by the policeman, he was holding
n to one of ths lamp-poete In order to keen ua bla
alance. The Justice thought be had soffrred enough
>r hi* folly, without Imposing a One. nod allowed him
> go, with ft strong admonition th?t if ho *> brought
j again on the like charge, he would certainly i nil tat H
lie whole fine
Charge of Forgery and Fain Prrltniti.?Ottleer
tephens, of the lower police. arretted yeeterdey *
oung man by the name of Theodore Lent, on a warint
iseaed by Justice MoOrath, wherein he standa
harmed with perjury forgery, and false pretenoe. It
ppiars. from the affidavit* on Ilia in the Police oonrt,
iat the accnsed, on the 6th of Auguat lait. called
pon a Mr. Christian F. Pfi'ffer, an importer of
atcbes, No U5 Cortlandt street, to whom Lent
ITered a promlsory note, dated July 14, IMS. for the
iin of fl86, purporting to be drawn by Theodore B.
atflrld. This note l.ent represented to be perfectly
rod, and Mr. I'AtiTer, believing hii represents t>s,
took the same, in payment for a Ro d lever
aich. On receiving this note, Lent endorsed It
rer to Mr. I'fleffrr. and atgned the name of J a me*
enteil, whioh wan ficticious. The aoouned is alio
barged with swfariog faWely to oertain faots, before a
:>nimis*ioner, which are alleged to be material to a suit
t lasso. jl'nder these charge!, the accused was held to
ail, to answer.
.It rrtl of a Fvgilii r in Roilon?A nan by the naraa
r Samuel i ornell, alias Kat Saui,' was arreited, some
>w weaks ago, In this olty, charged with knocking
own a rallor, and robbing him. Uall was offered by
iversl for the liberation of this man, but without suop?s
but; Anally ha succeeded in/ffeotlnga release from
ri-on, by giving straw ball. Uon n.bi..
m then c eared out of the olt*. and tnok up hi I
i?ldence Id Hoeton, where. In ? quarrel and
ti.0i.get eome of hi* companion", S?m wki eipo.?d,
rreetad on a charge of being a fii,ltiT? robbar. and de-i
lined New* wai telegraphed to tba Chief of P .lloe.i M
peterda;, and ? bench warrant wm oonvaved on h?J J
ir Ueoign KeUlrger, for tha prlronar'a detention, a a till
^ul^UogJ^obialn?d for hl> ramoipd to thl? oltj focU