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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05
MONEY MARKET.


The stock market opened very Arm this morning, and
prices very we'll sustained. At the first board
Long Island went up 4; Canton ~; North American
Trust fell off NJ Farmers Loan II Harlem, Norwich and
Worcester, Reading and Reading Bonds closed at yes
terday's prices
At the second board the transactions limited and
prices improved fraction those current in the morn
ing The tendency Of prices is still upward, and We
have no doubt they will take another start In day
two The bears have given up all hope Of pressing
down prices, and of the shorts get pretty
we'll supplied there will be less opposition to advance
in the fancies.
Money is very abundant, and the market Is getting
easier every day. The banks Of this city have made
heir quarterly reports and they have now nothing TO
prevent gradual extension Of their line Of discounts
They have about eight millions Of specie on hand, and
are, in every respect, in q very sound condition.
The new treasury notes IRE anxiousy looked for by
capitalists, and premium of three per cent has been
offered buyer any time this year. for three hundred
thousand dollars worth The privilege of turning these
notes into twenty years stock at any tme makes them
desirable investment. Should the Secretary OF the
Treasury make issue Of ten millions Of dollars o.
these notes. they would be by capitalists asfast
as they made their appearance.
The Bank of Louisiana has declared somiannual d.
vIdend of four per cent.
About the year 1884 or 5 the leading mon OF Boston
became convinced of the great benefit their city would
receive from a railroad communication with Albany
the matter discussed and determined on-the rood is
8nished, and the result proves the wisdom Of their
course. We would call the attention Of citizens
and among others, the Commissioners Of the Hud.
River Railroad to the means taken by these
wise men to effect their purpose railroad
was at this time nearly finished between Boston and
Worcester, Qbetwoen 40 and 30 milos) and yet these
wise of Boston did not call II piece OF road" lot
wthstanding that there many serious objections to
the OF the Worcester Railroad II had been punt
when experience in railroads not very great
many Of the curves we're bad, and the grades upon
Objectionable still these Boston gentlemen ha'Ds
their final object in view, and aware OF what u 'o.
above adopted this road part Of their route
the road then was and still continues under u"e,en'
direction How different was tho course pur'ueu ~
them to that which we are called upon 10 "ooP" We
have witnessed the signal success OF '"en 00"
of action How different would nave pe" ~
rssplt had they built a rival route 70 ne WV.
c.stsr7 How much moro capital invested wi'nou'
an increased income7 They saw sill THIS ana cons'aer
inc II a. wise men, they determined, lsihougn the iocS
, from BOSTON to Worcester was not the DO" po'soie
o.. :. n vas so much road built In the direction Aone
vb,cb they wished to establish railwsy1'o ao0P
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

In Broadway black fellow called Bsn-Psll, waiter in
the employ OF Mrs Robinson No. Greenwich street,
having In his possession cloth coat and vase which
created the suspicion of these lynx eyed ocspi con-
fore their worthy Captain where was sscertaned that
the cloak belonged to Mr. Clinton Hail. one of the
boarders Of Mrs Robinson who sent for and denti
fed the propery the cloak valued at So Captain
Boudipot locked him up for trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05
Jersey CITY InteIllrenee.

srxuseLK sxrwKEN THE People AND THE AssocI.
associates in Jersey City is approaching crisis very
fast The last will take place this evening in the
Common Council Chamber whore a scene Of great and
absorbing interest to the inhabitants of that place
pected to take place The principal feature of This
scene will be the presentation and reading Of an elabo.
rate and lengthy protest by the peoples" representa-
ves against the action Of majority Of the Board in
passing ordinance approving Of and countenancing
the usurpaon by the Jersey associates of the rights that
said legally and squitaby to belong to the city.
this usprpatop be one be not arrested by the legal
tribunals little sister will be city the shore
without control over her wharves-hemmsd in by wall
Of monopoly and muda position certainly very humilia
ting to spirited and independent people How would our
docks whsrvss, &e, were inch BY inch grasped from
them by ASSOCIATION Of persons called by the jersey.
monopolists Yet this will be the condition Of Jer
soy city if the strong of the law controlled
by lawyers be not appealed to- We would be, In such
case like bell without clappsr-ike gun without
flint q woman without hustle but such things can
occur in New York. where public opinion crushes
msnoposts of every kind, whenever got chance
to do
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05
TheatrlcalD.

PARK THEArRE.-There was q very fair attendance at
this theatre last evening" and the performances gave
evident satisfaction. The Italian dancers loudly ap-
plaude indeed they every night Of their ap-
pearance, and seem to grow daily in public favor
sgnsra Ciocca Diana the embodiment end persona
ton 81 all that is graceful iefnsd and beautiful She
knows precisely how to exhibit her delicatey moulded
figure and snraptuIe the spectators with her beauty
and grace The bill this evening commences with the
comedy Of Look before you Leap" AT the close
Of the third act the Italians dance a. Pas d and
in the Of the evening q" Pas Suisse," and L.
Polka" The comedy Of the Married Rake" will also
be performed
BowKRr THEArRE.-As usual this popular establish
ment was crowded oveIhowing last night; not seat
was be had in any part of the house, many ladies' &C
companied by gentlemen, not being able to obtain
places were obliged to leavethe door, although in At
tendance at early hour The beautiful fairy opera Of
cinderella" which has created much excite men
among the lovers Of music the principal feature OF
attraction. The in which it IL gotten up-the
rich and costly scenery choruse &c. render the piece
doubly effective With Miss Taylor and such com
nothing they reasonably expect thing moro
attractive The opera with another piece OF an enter
tanning character, will be performed tonight
WHITNEY AND DR. VALErriNE-This evening, the
elocutionary lecture OF Whitney, introducing the
speeches Of the most eminent American orators as also
the humorous delineaons Of character wit and frolc
Of Dr. Valentine will be repeated at the Society Library
LES VI.NNoIsE DAssKUsrs We are requested to state
that Mr. John Povey Ia the agent Of Madame Weiss for
making engagements for these charming little children
We have seen his authority to act in this capacity
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

FAT BEEF FAT BEEF
DEAUTIFUL pal! Of FIVE ye "a "ld se, ,r IseS BY
Of thai couuty has been by hes judges
10 be the had bes offered for sale h. season TO
be sold Saturday the oh oil reoruafX su ~ W. 70
su The times, by D. LhWNE,r"
No. IL Ceatis Market, New York. i'A'T
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05


The WEATHER.-We again had a sudden change Of
weather yesterday; and it began to freeze extremely
o'clock A. NJ It continued freezing during the day,
which was intensely cold, and the wind, which blew
,SS s The
street, stood as follows -
r,nr.s.v ~ as ia .s ', a, ': =
Tux Storm OF wEpNrspAY.-The gable end of the
Eagle Dissry, in Perry street, was blown down dur.
ing the gale on Wednesday and fell across the street
passing by driven by young lad. and had passed
the spot but iow minutes before the wall fell Several
sgn-boards and shutters were blown down also.
FEaRY Boar AsHoRE.-One of the steamboats, belong.
ing to the Jackson Ferry Company, plying between
Walnut and Jackson streets. Brooklyn, was driven
ashore Yesterday morning during the gale on the rocky
fats opposite Willismsburgh. The boat was driven
from her moorings in her slip. Men engaged In
getting her Of yesterday.
Flrr-The fire that occurred early yesterday morning
at No AZ Norfolk street promptly put out by the
fremen.
BRAncH Posr orricE UP TowS--A numerous and
respectable meeting Of inhabitants Of the sixteenth and
eighteenth wards and OF several others from the neigh
boring wards IN the upper part oil the city, took place
last evening at Millimens Hotel Broadway, about IN
o'clock, NJ for the purpose of urging uron the gene
raj government the proprietv of establishing or
post Offices for the accommodation OF the people OF
the upper part OF the city
The meeting well attended, and at the appointed
hour il called TO order by Mr. Maurice NJ Davidson,
who nominated
JEREMIAH TowLx, Esq. Oate naval oHicer) as Chair.
man.
On motion of Assistant Alderman WE'RE the follow.
Ing gentlemen were appointed Vice Presdents -James
N, Wells, James L. Havemeyer, Aaron Vanderpoel, G.
" 8. Roosevelt Nicholas Dean, Theodore Martin, Ii
vipgston Livingston, Issac Townsend, Edwin Forrest,
Morris NJ Davidson, Washington Smith.
On motion OF THos MAuSsoy Esq. sthe following gentle
men were appointed secretaries: Welcome r. Beebe,
Joseph w Savage, William A. Walker, J. Bailey My.
ers Phillip X Keerney, p J. Joschimsen and John A.
Stemmler
The call oftho meeting then read by exassstant
Alderman Webb, when
sts.p W ralln al mn IN M
dress the meeting In his opening remarks no took oc.
to dwell upon the manifold advantages that must
result from the establishment Of Post Office in this
ton OF the city In the Branch Post Office atterly
tabshed in Chatham seuare, 1t ascertained that in
one month over 80 900 letters had been transmitted
through IT, which would bring OF 81 90C per
annum to the government Paris and London afforded
strong proof the great advantages that had been de-
rived not alone by Tho people but by the government
in establishing branch Of the Pest Once in similar To-
calties TO which he referred.
Alderman LIviSssIoN next addressed The meeting,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

I T1s EFFECTS OF THE SroRM-ITs WIDTH AND
BREADTH Our Eastern mail, due here yester.
day morning, did not arrive till seven o'clock
last night. The boat was kept back by the gale
of "Wednesday night, which is represented as
having been the severest that has been expe-
rienced for many years
! The gale commenced about O'Clock in the al.
ternoon of "Wednesday, with the wind s. E., and
continued to increase, changing suddenly from
one point to another ill about o'clock, when it
shifted to the s. w. and abated, that the Pro-
violence ferry boat with great difficulty crossed
the river, after having been driven upon dol
phin, and one Of her wheels badly damaged.
In the gale portion of the roof was blown
from off the Providence depot; the extent and
particulars of the damage done we have not re-
oeved.
The Governor left Stonington at O'Clock yes
terday morning, passed the Massachusetts and
Cleopatra at half past one o'clock off New Haven.
The Worcester, from Norwich, arrived here
about o'clock
The Governor left for Stonington at O'Clock
this morning.
From the Baltimore American Feb. 81
Rain commenced falling at an early hour this morning,
and continued to descend in intermitting showers.
II accompanied with strong south easterly gale
which caused the waters in the haror swell four
or Ave feet above the usual high tide thus overlooking
the wharves and docks In several places.
On Pratt street. by Cheapsde, the railroad track
covered this morning with water to the depth OF several
inches We learn that some little damage has been
done the Point One two small sail boats in the
harbor caps'zed, and number of vessels were
chatting each other.
We not aware, however, OF any serious damage
there apprehensisns that the storm may have
proved very dcstr uctivs on the bay and coast.
The steamer Herald. whick arrived from Norfolk,
ports q rough passage, but disasters Tho waters in
harbor have not been rough and bosterous for
many years
From the Boston Courier Feb. a
Yesterday morning We had hazy atmosphere,
with light wind little east of south. About noon
raining and continued at intervals through
the afternoon In the evening the storm continued
with Violence and the rain poured In torrents II there
advantage from the storm, must have been OBJ
tanned by the proprieors of csterns which have been
made dry during tho late drought The storm continued
frieuy throughout the evening" but before ten o'clock
had cleared off, that the shone out brightly.
So severe the gale. that Marlborough, bag.
gage crate blown from the Long Island train hun
bred yards from the track, and was stove to atoms
The gale Of wind which prevailed nearly the whole Of
yesterday, made sad havoc with the teegraphic posts
and wires. which blown down in several places,
both the Washington and Philadelphia lines All oou
municaton was, OF course, interrupted Clipper,
FED. 4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

cE GRAPHY-A DELIGHTFUL STUDY.
w karwiedse o the science be obsined by the de-
Iightfui exercise OF S,ugnE 49,
sJ deh him IL this cv would respert
10 The CIT Gems tend Free Lecturr this
~ 7,eIoch at Mr. Drew School Koou OF rkst
an@ fa aa ai.",s ALLEN TIBB,Ts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05
Musical.

ITALIAN OrERA.-The new opera " Nina PIAZZA per
Amour which postponed on Wednesday evening in
consequence fthe illness Of sgnor sanquico and sgnor
Benedet will be performed this evening" by the Italn
troupe. This opera never performed in the United
States, and will therefore, be something We
derstsnd that every seat in the house is engaged
ALHAMsRA-The Ethiopian Minstrels, under the m an
sgement Of Mr. Chrisy, appear again tonight at the AL
hambra With songs glses choruses, harmony and wit
very pleasant evenings amusement be enjoyed at
the above SELDOM.
SWISS BELL RISeERs.-This company seems to have
great success in the tour At Bethlehem, the Morav
setemsn they gave concert to the ladies Of the
Academy; it was crowded. They appeared on the LIST
able to procure seats.
Leopold de Meyer and Master Burke gave their second
concert at the Liceo, on the 18th ult.
The Finart and Lehman company, well a. the Ita
liam Opera were the principal topics for the Havana
editors on the 10th u
MILE CALvE has returned to New Orleans.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

Bosros ExrREssEs.-We are again indebted 10
Messrs GLOVES and Dennis, of the New Haven
route, for late Boston papers in advance OF
he mails.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

NEs--VALENTlNES.
LARGE assortment Of nae Valsnti also Comic Va
n entnes and Writers, Envelopes, &c fnr lie, low
prices. by ~ COnri n, -,
r; .ryc 1852 Nassau street, cor Spfuce.I
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

IMPORTANT News FROM THE PACTFIc.-lt was
stated on Change, yesterday, that private letter
had been received from the figate Savannah,
one of the Pacific squadron, containing intelli-
gence of the capture of more territory, and of a
battle with the Mexicans, in which they were
defeated, although they considerably outnum-
bered the Americans. The letter was dated at
Mazatan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

Philadelphia Agents for the Hsrald,-G.
B. ZlEBER CO, Ledger Bniding, Third street be:
low Chestnut Those wishing have the Herald served
regularly their aud will please then
above Terms II ceuts per moath Single copies
for sale daily Price cents. j3i I'm
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

To Master Tailors-Take Notice that the
Lease and Fixtures of Clothing Store the Of
Charles and Baltimore Streets In the city Of Baltimore, will
be offered for sale auction the pemes the 18th
will be sold sale to that time
The about IS feet front and between 50 and feet
Deep ls At the yssible manner, and it has
the largest cash custom in that city.
Apply at the Richard T. Shepherd, No 30
Chsstnut street, Philadelphia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05

Wreck IN THE SOUND We learn that in the
gale in the Sound on Thursday morning, the
soop Darien, from New York for Daren, ct. was
capsized, and her crew, five in number, taken
off by the steamer Mountaineer. The officers
and crew of the M. acted in the bravest manner.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-30
LETTER FROM HON. THOMAS H. BENTON.

MAsHINeTON iIIfs NOV -, lcfi.
GENTLEMEN: Since almost thirty years thst have
been a Member OF the American Senate, and during
which time my position has drawn upon me many
honorable attentions has been 90 agreeable 10
my feelings the Invitation you have just given me 10
attend the meeting Mondsy next Ia the City Of New
York 10 Join In the expression Of public feeling In behalf
of bis Holiness Pope Plus the Ninth and Of the Italian
People coEtendDg under him for their rights.
The present condition Of his Holiness and OF the
Italian people sdherng 70 him, 10 exing the attention Of
cite ell suscepubies-both the passions OF the young
believe earthly event has opened more impressiyely
great powers Of Europe with the r-igEiug Pope sud, II
pushed 10 the arbi;rsment OF arms believe tue W dom
is no, on earth which f0retel the consequences -
Happy ! trust they may Be. under the guidance Of
Providence 10 the human rsce but after q struggle,
feel assured full OF trials and rousllons to the present
generation.
Arrived al stage OF Senatorial service In my own
country which in ancient Rome, would have given TIE
name and privileges Of Pster Senstus have some right
to speak tor my couutrymen and 10 virtue OF that
right venture 10 say that II events sh. render IL
necessary verify BY your words Of Monday next
there 10 form In which sympathy can take the shsps
of action Ia which American feeling IN faTor OF bis
Holiness will BE- manifested 10 the world, and made
10 be felt In the contest
should have bad great pleasure In delivering these
sentiments 10 you 10 person but imperative duties COZ
fne ms TO this place and beg you to make This my
excuse accepsos 10 the General Committee. and, A-
gentlemen, most respectfully your fellow citizen.
THOMAS II. BENTON.
To RorxRr Hoax &C Committee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-30
LETTER FROM HON @ NJ pALLAs.
NJ ~ l-fI

MssHfSoTO~. Nov. u. 4-ft.
GENTLEMEN A5mirng % 90 very sincerely Use e
public act. u enlightened lbsrafy snd indeP-ns.nee
By phica Plus X. has already Liasrstee Us =.
these f- much regret e. being debsrred By h1ea IN
gasements from joining In the oenonsusu"H S0-
preparing 70 make on Monday next .,-..s
Their own history snd Institutions render u IN =
bic for the American People not 10 sym2rnL- NlIu -
urs,eu, Italian Prosres. toward fsnonA Ohion 49,
Copg,i,ufion.l Freedom. Tncse great oessnss are -
xsv. oicuttn esssbnsh--tnors difficult pernsPs 70 =,
tsbi.s IN .y than snyphere else sDd re, VINO ae,es
" enjoy them owe 10 fellow beings eiseNnei'
.truzgng for their attainment the wsres' eneer o. -
n.udipg encouragement 10 the character OF tne Lop
I'VE ace everything 10 Inspire confidence mere 10Y
IN the rea soeuniiy Of bis geuius-tners nop 10 D
cain, and Christian ye; uui-llerne. eoursse-,nere
hoo- In bis direct practical ssEscity-ibere noPs
,he bepefcence and wisdom with which he io7As 70 ~
relies upon the masses Of bis - SsP
IN The unssss able purity ofhi life 10 toe tnefe ny
10 rare combination Of Intellectual ana mora e.
l,ncies fitting him for the love and Leadership Of
leg people. ,,,. -
pact II now in vev Of the noble task 70 .ncn y
hss dedicated himself liz the nooi-tt manner 'n-' HUE
heartily cxcAin God fpeed the Pope
have the honor 70 b., gentlemen
' q DALLAS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-30
To ROBERT HOGAN, &c. Committee
1rrrrp From HON. IAMEs BUoHANAN.

LETTER FROM HON JAMES BUCHANAN.
WAsHfScToS 25th EoVemoer, l-if-
GENTLEMEN: have had The honor Of receiving your
hioa ,va,ion 70 be presen the meeting proposed ~
be held IN the City of Nev-fOrk on Monday LeNt iCf
toe purpose Of expressing tee earnest synpAny ~
which the American People regard The s1sits o. roPs
pins TX and the Italian People for nstons indspenaence
ard constitutional freedom and a. the tane iins rN
oresing the hope that approve Of the PROPOSED een
onsiraiion" ILL., ~, -
interfere with the forms Of government or me
institutions of other countries II IA impossDle mat tne
American People can ever become Indifferent 70 zee
cause of Constitutional Freedom ard liberal reform IN
any portion Of the world. Their - mpathies must 80
no warmly enlisted 10 favor Of any movemsnt which
presents reasonable prospect oi Aaeorsnns ms eo-Dl
don of sby portion OF the human race Inc eories OF
the ancient time and the bright promise OF the present
render tsy An obset Of peculiar interest to the Anerl
can People. ,,.. H.,
nvseN atiberty az an American citizen 70 express tne
sentiments Of my heart 10 svor o. the WIZ a0l al'
cious measures Of Pope Plus TX. 70 reform sncen'
abuses and promote the welfare OF he people Ineto
can afford just Of offence to any european va
ton The Paps states snd the other lnaepenoeh 80
reigntes OF Italy the inherent right % reform ana
libsraizs their Institutions, and improve me conouon
OF their people without the nerirence OF any
Power They alone possess exclusive suthorly 70 DC,
eide what reforms practicable and are best slapped
to secure the liberty snd property OF 'he People oil
Italy .....,
Plus TX 10 the difficult and dangerous circumstances oy
which be Is surrounded and. 10 my opinion, thay have
been marked with consummaie risdom and prudence
Firm without being rash liberal without proceeding
70 such extremes might endanger the success OF DIS
glo-ious mission be seems 70 be Instrument deitned
by Providence to accomplish the political regeneration
Of his country Tina, be may prove successful must De
the wi,h Of every lover Of liberty throughout me "9a
After Whist hsve stated | need scarcely aod thst
most cordially approve Of the proposed cemonstra.
ton" Permit me. however. 10 intimate tho hope ira
while expressing the wsrmest admiration and sympathy
Of the American people for Toe Beneisctor OF nay ah1
,her snxi9us desire Tor the triumph OF thu great cause
VITA which be 4, Identified. nothing may occur At ths
meeting which might by possibility afford even pre-
text 10 the enemies Of reform In other countries 70 en-
bsrrsss him 10 his progress go
sincerely regret that urgent and important public
duties will deprive OF the pleasure Of attending your
meeting Yours very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN
To ROBERT HooAS SC. Committee.