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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-03

ART AND ART1sTs.-One of the most agreeable
lounges these beautiful mornings. 10 say nothing
of the bright evenings, is the exhibition of
Powers Greek Slave, which is now open at the
Society Library Buildings in this city This
remarkable work of art the production of an
American artist, has been exhibited for the last
two months, land probably sixty thousand people,
or more, have examined its beauties and hung
over Its delicious ineaments. In any other city,
however, of equal magnitude with New York,
this st tue would have been visited by half mil
lion. In Italy, where genius is appreciated, it is
acknowledged that this work of art is one of the
greatest wonders of the present age. It would
be useless to go into minute analysis of the
character of this piece of sculpture, or to indulge
in a refined criticism of the different points
developed in this statue. For centuries the
Venus de Medicis has monopollzed the ad-
miration of the world but it is now gene
rally acknowledged among the artists of Eu-
rope, who have seen Powers wonderful
work, that rival has at length been produced,
equal at least, if not superior, to the remains of
antiquity. Indeed, in point of effect, the Greek
slave is far more remarkable than that of the
Venus. Powers statue represents young wo-
man, slightly above the ordinary stature, full of
health and life and innocence, with mysterious
air of grief and softness around her, which
throws the spectator into the mostlpleasing trans
ports of delight and compassion. The Venus,
on the other hand, is shorter in stature and diff
ferent in lineaments, and would seem to indicate
that the model of it was woman, the mother OF
family, over thirty years of age. lady ira
yelling in Italy, who happened to make these re-
marks upon the works of art of Powers, was told
that it corresponded entirely with the opinion of
the greatest artists.
For several days past, the number of visiters
to the statue at the society's rooms seems to have
increased 1t would be an advantage to every
individual who has not seen this wonderful work
Of art, to avail himself of the present opportunity
AS matter of taste and of mind, he would learn
more in half an hour the perusal ofthe exquisite
lineaments ofthis statue, of the higher points of
art than he could do by years of study. 1t is Gu
rious to mark the demeanor of the beholders, at
this place. One sees the visiters sitting down
quietly around the statue, silently behoding it,
and as still almost as at prayer meeting. Now
in Italy, visiters place themselves in every posi-
bic position, and examine the statue and all its
relative proportions, going round and round it,
But in New York we are only in the infancy of
that enjoyment which results from the highest
efforts of art. We shall improve as we get
along.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-03

.fnn street Murder.-Alexander Dunlap, alias Moore
who stands charged with taking the life of Alexander
H. Neill, lis to be examined before Coroner Walters
Thursday morning Counsellor Jack. Of Philadel-
phia, has been retained counsel for Dunlap,
Stealing Wafch.-A man called Patrick Farrell was
arrested on charge Of stealinga silver watch worth
$40 the property Of Dillon Bliss residing at Nos Green
wioh street Locked up for trial.
Illegal Poting-Oicer Trenebard of the Chiefs office
arrested yesterday man called Anthony Alexander on
charge Of attempting to vote at the I'd district poll
the 4th ward having previously voted In the LIST district
On being detected he endeavored to make his escape
but taken into custody and brought before Justice
Drinker and committed for further hearing.
GraHd Lareeny.-0fhcei Donnelly of the Second
ward arrested yesterday two women calling themselves
Ann smeibl and Johannah Anns on a charge of steal
ing gold watch and breast-pin valued in all at Sl00
nation by Justice Drinker. I'd II"
P,n Larceny Ofhcers Watson and Owens of the
sixth ward arrested last night two called Bridget
Lagsn and Harriet Owens, on a charge of steal inr
~ so from Thomas Hurl while In q" cribp located on
the Five Points Justice Drinker them up for trial
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Acknowledgements MILL ExpLosIoN.-Th pow
der mill of Messrs. Latin s. Smith, in Greene
county, about six miles back from the North
River, exploded about 10 O'Clock on the morn
ing of the LIST inst. Three of the workmen were
killed gentleman who was'at Hudson at the
time, about seventeen miles distant, says the ex-
plosion was distinctly heard at that place. The
names of the sufferers are Overbagh, Nescott
and Schrbber. Another of the workmen mar
rowly escaped death, having left the building
only few minutes before the explosion with a
load of powder We regret to learn that two of
those killed have left large families. The
four thousand pounds
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Goni, (now Mrs Knoop) made remember the best
nassiri on this instrument heard in Europe
Bohrer, Bstta, Franchomme, etc. We were very much
pleased with the ceebrated Trio concertsnt OF My
seder Madame Pco, who took the place Of Mrs Otto,
sang twice in very good style and voice The bar
carolen by Rossini, were much pleased with IL Is
better suited to Voice than the rondeau OF d
Rosenberg Rapetti led the orchestra with his usual
ability Another grand festival will be given tomorrow
night by Herr and Sivori.
sIGNoR BLIrz is astonishing the Brookinites He is
well worthy their patronage.
LIVING MopELs-These artists must not be forgotten
tonight Their engagement is nearly over and after
this week they leave for long time. We have no
doubt they will long remember the favorable attention
that has been shown them here Tonight grand bill
The performances at the American museum are Of a
rch varied and amusing character peculiarly csculat
ed to please the intelligent and refined audiences which
frequent that establishment. See advertisement In
smother column.
MIR. Murdoch Is playing at Salem.
The ssguin troupe singing at the Howard Ath@-
neum, Boston.
Mr. Charles f. Horn has returned to this country and
taken up his residence at Boston Mrs Horn is to
join him.
Mr. and Mrs. Mowatt were among the passengers which
LETT Boston In the Cambria on Monday.
Mr. Lover to give an entertainment at Providence
on Monday envening
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NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE.

The election in this State is over. The wings
victorious in this city and In the State. They
have carried the city by over two thousand
majority. One of our correspondents in Albany
says, geographically, that the State is wing by
twenty thousand majority This is perhaps an
over estimate. But nous rerrons
The vote polled is light, particularly on the
democratic side. The wings voted more IN force,
in consequence Of the splits and troubles OF their
opponents The splendid weather of yesterday,
the balmy atmosphere, exhilerated the wings;
they voted with pleasure and spirit, and hence
poled majority.
Ii is unnecessary to recapitulate here. Our
tables Of the returns quite enough. Our
readers will see in these tables what they have
never before witnessed in a newspaper. They
hayer had so full a statement of the vote poed
one day. laid before them early the next morning
in daily journal.
Our arrangements 10 obtain this result were
complete. An additional hour, however, to de-
vote to the figures, would have enabled us to
make them almost accurate as the official re-
turns will be- We will endeavor to do this for
the Epening Edition, TO be ready at half-past
O'Clock this afternoon.
The Geographic reports are full. We are in
debted to Mr.. Carter, the chief operator, to his
assistants and to our special agents, for the re-
turns from the interior. The operators at the
telegraph station remained at their posts all night
to enable the press lay the result Of the cleo
ton before the public early this morning They
have our thanks and the thanks of the commu-
nifty.
But to the tables on the outside and inside of
this days Herald. They will speak for them
selves.
Here are the returns from the interior-
KINGS COUNTY.
MAJoRIrIEs SENATOR.
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Miscellaneous.

An old man named Longstreet, rs years OF age, was
lately found dead in his barn yard at Napoleon
Ripley county Indiana lie is supposed TO have been
murdered lie was man OF sin guar habits living en-
trey alone and had strong inclination TO he secluded
from the world and II Is said he avoided going or being
In company where females Termed part seeming 10
have an adherence for nearly all the of
household eDjoym.Dts Having relatives near TO at
tend to the ceremonies OF funeral occasion it
upon the citizens OF Napoleon and vicinity to inter the
remains In q becoming manner.
The governor Of Kentucky has appointed Thursday.
the 2Sth OF November TO be observedas day thanks
giving throughout that state.
John Norman vas killed at Mobile On the 2ld ut by
william Hi who escaped IL appears that the deceased
was sitting In q coffee house when Hill came in, and
commenced abusing him, and bnaly ended by killing
him with blows from chair
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York and VIII run upon the Hudson river between New
YORK and Albany. The steamer Knickerbocker is aiso
to Dc withdrawn from the Norwich line and her place
to DO supplied by the Cleopatra.
Personal MovEMENrs.- Ex- President j. O. Adsms
and family arrived In this city yesterday and occupy
apartments In the Aston House We believe they are @
route to the capital.
CONSUL TO GENoA.-Col. McPherson of Virginia, tne
new consul to Genoa, sailed for that port yesterday in
the bark Chiffon
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On Saturday the 23d ult, smsll boat, loaded with
three stoves chest Of oners tools barrel of whskey
and six started from the wharf in this village to go
to Matilda at the foot of Point Rockawey distance Of
fifteen miles While descending the CALICO Rapids, the
boat filed and sunk, and all board drowned
The names of the Robert Johnson, Arthur
McNarin, Robert Riley, Michael Langhorn, johnson
Atchson, and George Darling.-St. Laurence Republic
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The Elre In Old slim

To THE Error OF THE HERALD
In your paper Of yesterday you stated that the fire at
the of Old slip and South street exnguished
by policeman Maxwell. The smoke was noticed by
several but the location was store open
ed and the fire extingushed by insurance watchman
Mansfield assisted by Whitney and James, OF the same
watch and policeman Maxwell.
CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT ~ DUE
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Social. CONDITION OF New YoRK.-The pros
perity which has marked the history of this
city and country for the last three or four
years. is beginning to produce its natural effects
upon the state and condition of society. If we
go..to the upper regions of the city. to that Sec
ton which may be called the "West End" in
New York-if we mark the streets round WASH
ington, Union and Tompkins squares-we might
point out splendid private residences and costly
churches which adorn this region of New York
All these are the fruits of the corn and cotton
speculations-of large profits and of commercial
success. But there is danger to be aPprehended,
which ought to be guarded against in the proper
time In London, there is certain portion of
nobility which has had fixed incomes for years
who have erected splendid establishments, tend
ing to sap the system of social life-who give
splendid entertainments by which they guide
the course of fashion. All the wealthy classes
of London, whether merchants or bankers, or
manufacturers, who wish to get into such
ciety, must follow in their train. Thus, it is the
extravaganza of few which lays the founda-
ton of extravagant expenditure among many,
which eventually leads to ruin and bankruptcy.
Precisely such as is now seen IN London, was
formerly seen here similar causes produced
similar effects in 1886 and 1887 in New York.
series of prosperous years made men and wo-
men rich in New York, and men and women
launched out into every extravaganza of the day
The prosperity of the last five years has again
set on foot an extravaganza of social life in New
York, exceeding by far any thing that has ever
been seen in this metropolis in earlier times.
few rich millIonarss, probably not more than
ten or a dozen, whose ancestors left them
millions, and who live upon their income,
may be able to build and furnish splendid
palaces; but the misfortune Is, that with such
examples before them, the rest of the COM
mercial community, whose incomes depend
upon the prosperity of trade, fall into their
way of extravaganza, and initiate their expen.
sve mode of living. The time is coming on
when things threaten change. There is cloud
upon the horizon of the future. But the princely
palaces up town indicate that there is no pause
they give forth no sign of change in the progress.
of extravaganza. 1t is to be feared, indeed, tina
nothing will put stop to this movement, unit
they are all brought up on the round turn" as
it is called, at some early PERIOD in such gene.
raj and overwhelming bankruptcy as took place
in 81 in this city such as is now taking place
from similar causes, in London. Let the people
look out for squalls.
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| DIPLOMATIC RxLArIoNs WITH RoME.-We IN
timated, in Mondays paper. that the admin
istration at Washington contemplate to open
diplomatic relations with his Holiness Plus
the Ninth and that, as soon as the proper
measures for forming mission to that
country shall have been completed, an Anne
rican minister will take up his residence
near the pontif This is wise and Judi
cious determination on the part OF our 60
vernment, and we hope that nothing VIII IN
terfere to prevent it's consummation home' at
the present time, presents gratifying spectacie'
The errors and false theories of centuries are
giving way before the light of reason and
common sense; and in ehectlng the tran
stion which his holiness is now attempting,
in the face of powerful influences, the sovereign
Pontif deserves, and will, doubtless, receive
the sympathy and good wishes of all free govern
ments. To the United States, especially, hewill
look for encouragement and countenance; and
it would be but right and proper. that he should
receive such marks of sympathy from us as will
encourage him to proceed in the glorious course
he has marked out for himself. The establish
ment of diplomatic intercourse with Rome, may
also have beneficial influence on us IN bur
relations with Mexico. If, through the obsti-
macy of the people of that country TO make peace
with us, or through the interference of foreign
governments, we shall be forced TO annex the
whole of that country to this republic, the pre-
sence of minister at the court of the Pope,
charged with the task of explaining satisfacto-
rily to him the reasons that compelled us to
adopt such course, could not but have favor
able influence for the United States. 1t would
serve, at all events to place the United States IN
a proper and right light before him.
We have heard 1t intimated that the govern
ment intends selecting distinguished editor OF
Philadelphia, as its minister to the Pope. Be
fore any action of decided nature is had IN the
matter, we should say to the Cabinet at WASH
ington, that better man, or one more compe-
tent in every respect to fulfil the duties Of such
an importantpost, with credit to himselfand salts
faction to both governments, than Mr.. Brown,
our present Consul at Rome, could not be found.
We know something of Mr.. Browns capability,
as well as the high reputation which he sustains
at the imperial city. He has discharged the du-
ties of the office he now holds in an exemplary
manner, and ranks high in the opinion of the
Pope and his ministry. In addition to these
qualifications, Mr. Brown is a man of great ex-
perience as consul, and by eevating him to the
post of minister, he would make available the
extensive knowledge he has acquired in his con-
sular duties.
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-- Wing gain. ............ l6s
The whig majority for Con, Senator In the town Of
Livingston, 10 SO.
.... Loco. .... BUFFALO, Nov. a-sPM.
Four wing Assenbiymen and Senators were elected in
Erie county Fillmores majority in Buffalo, 70o spsul.
ding majority in the first Assembly District $50.
Buffalo Ciy-FiImorss majority will reach over 900.
Lewiston-D majority on Lieut. Governor, s.
Democratic majority for Assembly, 49,
Loekport-Majority for Fillmore, $50.
RocHEsrER, Nov. pm
In Monroe County, Rochester, the Eastern Assembly
District elects whis Assembymsn by Ss4 majority ma
orty on whig State ticket about TOO stuarts majority
in Rochester 1000; Irondiquoit, dem by "a majority
ft @ MrDNIoHr.
Munroe County towns, viz, Gates, Pittsferd Brigh'
ton, Irsndoquoit, and whsstland, give 2ao whig mai
...- CArANpAeuA, Tuesday Evening
Csnandaigua, as3 mai whig; Bristol, lao wing; Yves
tern Assembly District wing majority on Estate ticket
about looo About 1000 whis majority State ticket
in western Assembly District, Ontario County; East
Bloomfield 1863 whig; LIST district Gorham Eastern As
ssmbly, 80 whig.
About 1000 whig majority State ticket in the Yves
tern Assembly District Ontario county. The whis ma
jority last year in the county was 1893.
g GENEVA, Nov. PPM.
Wing majority on state ticket, 200.
...' MIDNIGHT.
Seneca County towns; Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Sc
necs Tyre, majority for wing Clerk, o. do for whis
members, os. ri't
AUBURN, Nov. 2-Evenng.
Ithaca whig majority State ticket 49, for Spencer,
State Prison Inspector, %; Dandy, whig maj, 81.
Fllmore's majority In seven towns Of Cayuga county
Is sae; probable majority in the comfy, 500.
Cayuga County-state Ticket 5O4 wing; sheriff, $40
whig Aurelius, state ticket, 10 whig sheriff, dem.
Brutus, State ticket, so whig sheriff, 90 whg SEN
nett, State ticket, SO whig sheriff 70 whig. Led
yard, State ticket, 245 whig sheriff. all whig
springport State ticket, 90 whig; sheriff, 80 whig
owssco, state ticket, whig sheriff s whig. Sci
pho State ticket, 35 whig; sheriff, 4s dem. Fleming
State ticket, IL whig; sheriff, l6 dem.
MIDNIGHT.
Tompkns County-whig majority on state ticket
about 2oo; two whig members Of Assembly; whs Sen.
stor, 800 TO 400 majority, not all official.
Brooms county, Cbenango- district Hail. whig 3d.
Hull, Assembly, 4O Fish. SO; Fillmore co. usually q
DEM Hunt 40; usually rs dem. Unisn, State, lst dis
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The democrats of New Hampshire, 1t is said, have
minated Jared w Williams AZ their candidate for DO
vernon, at the ensuing State election.
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spOrting Intelligence.

A company of hunters went to Roberts Meadows
Tuesdsv evening and succeeded In taking ten racoons
old and young the largest Of which weighed, before
skinr ed twenty two pounds.
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New Jersey Election.

From the Newark Advertiser, Nov 2.
The following il tho number Of votes poled in this
city at o'clock this afternoon, compared with the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-03

Highest vhis majority this year. .......l4l
...- dem. last year. %
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Wing gain minimum. l6s
The whig majority for Coffin Senator In the town Of
Livingston, 10 SO.
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AFTER the formslites Of electipg Judge Van Wyck
chairman the Secretary proceeded to read trans
lated article communicated by the Brazilian consul to
the institute upon the Of agricultural chemistry
the main point which assumed the theory that salts
existing soils constitute but very small fraction Of
the whole MAS of soil that they not to be deemed
accidental but entirely indispensable to plants which
according to their respective natures admit one or an
other into their circulation, the principal bases being
potash soda lime and magness, which enter into the
composition Of all fertile soils An article also read
In appreciation OF the apparatus by Mr. stafford
exhibited at the fair for reclsiming decayed mil
dewed meal, grain. flour, &C. and preserving the ma
ersls from the contingencies Of expectation, Sc An
other the remarkably prolific cultivation Of the Ber
muda squash from two seeds planted in wood ashesand
from which two hundred were raised by transpantipg
the vines An article wso was reserved for another
opportunity, from the scarcity OF members present
Also one on manures, by DR.. Undsrbiii A let
ter was read from gentleman In Tennessee, claim
ing the reputation Of having discovered q proven
tive for the ret in the potato By planting the seed in
and covering 1t with cotton seed The same theory ne
equally applicable to wheat and other seeds va
bic to decay the want Of that heat and moisture
which the oil of the cotton Is calculated to supply MT
Wakeman announced the offer Of premium OF S2o for
an essay on the manufacture OF linen ana s,n,tos
and public spirited contribution OF Mr. Travers ~
this stage of the proceedings and from the scarcity OF
ment-Mr wakemsn first introducing resolutions re,
questiRg those who supplied the fair with ,h
plants grapes vines &C. to furnish tne cus,st,on
nature and quality Oh each the manner VI
and so forth
THE WEArHER.--Indian summer, 1t would appear, mas
earnestly set in Yesterday was remarkably nne, anu
the Thermometer stood, at noon, up 10 ~ WBieeo, "
rious parts Of the city.
FnE-About half past nine o'clock last evening" nre
discovered in the store on the corner OF
Cedar and Pearl streets which Destroyed the Two Top
most stores of that building and seriouy Injured the
goods the lower stores which consisted OF caps mats
dry s an incredibly short
time sitter the alarm
srs.Mpo.r CuASors-we learn that the steamer
Oregon s TO be taken nom the stoninstou line TO New
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PovaHKEEPsIE, Nov. 2-Evening.
Poughkeepsie, 500 whig; Hyde Park, IS whig Pleas
ant Valley % whg; Clinton 2o dem. Assembly olins
whig, elected by $40 majority -s..
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By ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
HUDSON, Nov. 2, ls47.
Annexed is the majority in this city, compared with
that Of last year