The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-10

sible to divine whether they 10 be dispatched to
Fort Brown, Matamoras or Barita Those who have
friends in the army would do well 10 hear this in mind
Some idea may be formed Of the great extent of the cor
respondence going Forward. when state that the mail
made up for Point Isabel last Saturday contained about
5000 letters and 500 newspapers
Theatrical and Musical.
BowrRr THrArRr.-Ths performances last
ming were for the benefit Of Mr. Davenport A very
laye ard fashionable house was in attendance. The
fractions presented great Mrs. Hunt appeared
Constance in the comedy Of the Love Chase" to Mr.
Davenpots Wdrake. II Is needless to speak of these
perormoncestheS were both loudly appauded by the
a-d~nce. Previous to this the farce of Mother and
child are Doing Well was played. The celebrated
performances, and the evening and the season closed
with Knowles fine play of civilian Tell" in which Mr.
Neafe appeared the Hero of Switzerland MIR. Daven
port leaves the Bowery Theatre for the purpose Of ira
yelling on southern and western tour. in company
combination of native talent cannot fail to ensure sue
cess Mr. Davenport is actor Of much talent and Is
eminently qualified to sustain the characters which
he will be required to do in supporting Mrs Mowat
The Bowery Theatre is closed for the presents and
In the meantime is rather interesting look back upon
opened On the night Of the 4th of August 1885, the
theatre having been rebuilt, opened under the
sro present en'eprisns and manager
struck with the neatness and beauty Of It. The de-
coratons vert such only expense and pains could
and properties very superior style In the
whole establishment seemed to have been raised from
the ashes by magic hard. Mr.. Jackson we'll under
standing public taste and knowing that the patrons
ofthe theatre wished place Of amusement where they
cGd spend an evening @ and sssr
succeeded Since the opening Of the theatre have had
the pleasure Of witnessing every variety of performance
neunal. historical, rsgical comcal and farccal-and
all in style and manner with which could fail to
be pleased Mr.. Jackson has spared nothing render
pubcin this also he has succeeded-nght after night
crowds OF delighted spectators have filed the house
instant and in the meantime the house will be repaired
cleaned and painted and the artists be employ in pro-
ducing grand drama the manuscript of which has just
been received from London, in style of splendor aid
magni6cence. We have doubt that the next season
will be pleasant to the audiences and profitable to the
manager, as this has been.
GRErSwIcB.-The performances, last evening, were
for the benefit of Mr. Freer. They consisted of the
French Spy in which Miss Chapman acted with great
efectthe Italian Wife," in which Miss Crawford ap-
peared Blanca and Mr. Freer Fazio; and the farce
Of why Don't She Marry" in which MIR Winans ap.
peared Miss Craufords Blanca was a fine piece of act
ing For first appearance in the part it was excellent
Tonight the performances will consist of the Corn
Laws Of England" and the Mountain Drover"
CASTLE GAnpEs-This charming place offers more in
ducemens to citizens to visit than probably any
other in the city. The promenades during these
evenings delightful resorts and the splendid coloc
ton of cosmcratss well worth inspection. The orches
tral performances of the highest ORDER and cannot
fail to please the most fastidious
MIS- OTdkc peHcut to-nkut HI NauXnall
company of Arab actors, who pretend to hail from
the great desert Of Sahara arrived at Now Orleans on
the 10th ult from Tampicc.
Tom Placids is engaged at the Louisville theatre.
Civic Convention.
The Convention met at five o'clock PM. last
ing Dr. WILLIAMS the Presidency in the Chair. The
minutes OF the last meeting were read and approved
Reports-Nlr DAVIES, from the Select Committee, to
whom referred the Of the election returns &c.,
OF the 18th ward reported in favor of Messrs A. Hatfield
and James Williams being entitled 10 their seats mr.
Hatfield previous to this decision the only delegate
Alderman PURIFY offered substitute, directing that
new election take place for two delegates in this ward
CT is entitled to three.)
power to direct election for this ward md after
reviewing the particulars of the election in relation to
the returns opposed the amendment offered by Alder
Alderman PuRpY ielt at loss to know where they
could find the law applicable to the before them,
connected with this Convention; and the better way
to obviate all difficulties, would be to directa cleo
ton.
Mr.. Cook here cited the election law, which pre-.
scrbes the mode of election and which he contended
should govern them in their present decision
6culty in relation the election returns arising from
mistake on the part OF the electors confusing the bal
lots for School rs and Convention Delegates
in the 4th District Of the 18th Ward, the election for
both being held at and the time expressed his
determination upon the facts and merits OF the case to
vote in favor Of the report Of the Committee.
Alderman HAsBRoucK was in favor Of the report.
Alderman PuRpy asked TO be shown the law autho-
rlLn6 tnem 10 20 Dehlnd the returns inspectors
Mr. MAcLAY was of opinion that the delegates were
entitled to their seats.
MIR. FRrscH here offered an amendment, proposing
that Mr. John Kelly Of the candidates elected the
LIST Of June last for the 18th ward be entitled to his
After some further discussion,
Mr.. McGAy remarked, that II there another cleo
ton held would be xtrajudicial and the officers if
they swore in relation to the said election, would be
liable to prosecution for perjury Therefoe, the subsi
tue offered by Alderman Purdy would be erroneous TO
accept
The question the adoption of Alderman Purdys sub
stitue, proposing election, taken The ayes
and called for and resultcd-ayes g. -
Mr. Hatfield was excused from votingl
Mr. Bow offered substitute proposing that in
quence of the gross irregularities in The of the
nth ward by the inspectors Of the election held the
LIST June last, the same be disaiiowed
Mr. FRENCH proposed to lay On the table-ayes 90
nays9.
taken and carried-ayes 20. nayss
The question on the adoption of the report taken
and resulted-ayes %, nays 6.
So Messrs. Williams and Kelly admitted dele
gates, Mr. Hatfield being already sw orn in.
Mr. Kelly, on motion Of MIR. GRAHAM, was introduced
The committee who had been selected for the purpose
OF designating the nature duties and character Of the
standing committees. reported the same The report
was ordered to be laid on the table and printed
Mr.. BRoDERcK offered resolution proposing that the
Judges of the Superior Court, District Attorney Clerk
OF the Court OF Sessions and other civil officers be elect
ed by the people. Ordered to be printed
The resolutions which were attributed to Mr.. Crapo
in yesterdays report and which lie over, offered
Mr.. BEACH Offered resolution in relation to certain
improvements in the present system in connec with
the ferries Ordered 10 be printed and laid the table
Inc Convention adjourned over to o'clock this after
noon.
Brooklyn City ixcnce.
July 0-PoLIcE OFFIcE.-MArRrMoNr ExTRAoRpISA.
WyBrookyn city 10 sometimes made the theatre of ma
ny an amusing scene of the and realities of
ife but the last cage record while it is calculated
battle the ingenuity Of Of its astute lawyers as
to grave questions Of law and equity artakes much Of
the grave and gay that it would be unjust withhold
il from the world.
Nancy streeer rather ntsrc sting and we'll dressed
gill, charged young man named James Dixon with be-
ing the father Of her legitimatc child which he threat,
ened to desert and leave as ncumbrance upon the
county. The proof in such cases. under the existing
Of the law, could not be refuted by Dixon who be-
ing frendess in measure. could procure the requ
site ball. and Of course should 60 prison. The
quence was, that Dixon had his ingenuity to
extrcac himself, being placed in delicate fix between
the two horns Of a dilemma. Nancy wished to be made