The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

Our extracts have been made from the cheap ed
ton OF the Narrative" issued from the press of the
enterpnsing publishers, Lea IL Blanchard, of Phila
ueiPhia' lhis edition contains precisely the same
| lype' page, and reading matter as in the lmperia
octave FORM OF the work, and has been brought on
In a style OF great beauty. The only difference be
tween this and the expensive edition consists in tn.
quaty and size OF the paper, and in the substitution
OF wood cuts for the steel engrayings. There ar
nearly three hundred Illustrations in this cheap edi
non, I'm hive volumes,) and the price at which it il
soid places 1t within the reach of the great mass
the reading community. 1t is full of the NEST int
resting and original details of portions Of the globe
hitherto very little known, and is eminenty worth,
OF general perusal, as will we think, be admitted BY
all who read the specimens of its style and matter
which we have given.
We will continue our extracts from this entertain.
ing and instructive book, and next selection will
be from the portion of the narrative relating to the
Oregon territory, the coast, and considerable por
ton of the interior of which were carefully examined
by the expedition, much valuable information being
obtained, and admirable charts and maps executed
of which copies are given in this edition
The CoLLEcroR-OLD HuNKER MOVEMENTS
Mr.. Van Ness has returned from Washington, where
his advice and assistance had been required on i'm
porant public business connected with the Treasury
Department. His continuance in office may be re.
garded as definitely settled for the present He is a
very excellent, capable and energetic public officer
and the manner in which he has discharged the ar
duous and responsible duties of Cole of this port
has given universal satisfaction to all but the raven
Gus ofice-beggars ofthe old bunker clique
The small clique opposed to Mr. Van Ness, how
ever not at all disposed to relax in their efforts
against him. They are of that class who hone even
against hope. If out of the Presidents own mouth
they heard the declaration that Mr.. Van Ness was
not to be removed, they would still continue to get
up their great ward meetings. in obscure GROCERIES
and pass resolutions in which the removal Of the
Collector would be demanded in the name of the
whole democracy oft city and State. Thus in the
sixteenth ward meeting was held the other night.
and the removal of Mr.. Van Ness as loudly demand
ed as ever. AT present the "old hunkers" may rest
from their abors. The prospect of success appears
to be more distant than ever
TEMrERANcE.-We have been requested to direct
attention to card published in this days paper by
an association of benevolent ladies, called the i" Sis
tiers of Temperance" 1t appears that they are very
efficient laborers in the merciful work of aiding re-
formed drunkards. Their efforts were for some
time embarrassed and impeded by few individuals
of the "sterner SEX" who very ungallantly attempt
ed to control their funds but the association u.s. we
understand, now in very prosperous condition.
HARLEM RAIL RoAD.-At meeting of the Direc-
tors of the New.York and Harlem Rail Company.
held at their office last evening, Jacob Little ESQ.
was elected President Of the company, John H.
11vka
Gouverneur Morris and Samuel E. Lyon were APP
pointed an executive committee, to take charge of
the extension of the road from White Plains to AL
bany.
This most important and efficient committee will
we have no doubt, prosecute this work with the ut
most vigor, and meet the expectations Of the COM
munity, by giving us first rate road to Albany, at
the earliest practicable period.
STEAMER RHODE ISLAND, Capt. Thayer, performed
her first trip to Providence direct, in IL hours and
IL minutes. She is now called an outsider"
IMpoRTANTi FROM BUENos AYREs-The Moscow
arrived at Boston on Tuesday, with advices from
Buenos Ayres to the I'd ult. inclusive
We give extracts from two letters containing an
account of victory over Rivera, and thelacknow-
ledgment by the French Admiral of the blockade of
Montevideo. 'h
The latter fact was mentioned as a ramor at our
last dates. tN
BuEros AYnEs, March sI.-Rivera, ON the 9th inst
Of Rveras men were killed. and 500 taken prisoners
Rivera himself escaped with only eight men Admiral
place. will now recognize the strict blockade Of Monte
video by the Buenos Ayrean squadron
tain at bs FrcO OF inc sn sane dste
strict blockade OF Montevideo In this case we cannot
see how Montevideo can hold out much longer,
at Ayres containing the despatch Of Urquiza de.
failing the victory mentioned above. -
Theatricals.
CASTLE GARDEN.-A very large and elegant audi
ence, numbering over fifteen hundred, graced, last
evening, this magnificent establishment, to witness
the performance of the Barbiere di Seviglia, which
was given with roundness that, considering the
circumstances under which it is got up. must have
surprised everybody, Piccola diva, who appeared
in partially theatrical costume, looked the Rosina
to perfection, and sung with much spirit frequently
emitting notes, rvalng in brilliancythe stars which
mirrored themselves with so much complacency in
our glorious bay. valtellina does not make good
Figaro he is rather too ponderous for the wicked
barbers sprightly melodies. Antognini sung the AL
maviva very we'll The honors of the evening were
for Sanquirico's Bartoo. He and De Begins are the
only singers in America who are equal to do Justice
to Rossini's style-a style from which the modern
Italian composers have entirely separated themselves
carrying the singers with them How many dozen
Of them will Rossini outlive?
The PARK.-There was very crowded and ele-
giant house last night, to witness the never-trinp
"Lady Of Lyons" Mr.. Anderson's sClaude Mel
notte is one of his best performances, and on this
occasion it was more excellent than ever. He play
ed indeed with great spirit, and was rapturously an
pauded
Personal Movements.
Mr. Polk, family and suite, will pass the hot sea-
son at the Rip Raps
George Mundy, the hatless prophet, is in ST..
Louis "