Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-12-04

the species found in the different in New Ho
land and nowhere else the earth What remark
able is that fishes which appear to have barrier to loco
motion round the GLOBE obey the law, and remain al
ways in the and the same fields There is
family Of fishes around the islands between New Holland and
southern Asia differing from any others found in the world
They leave those except for short distance into
the Indian The fishes the Atlantic shores of Eu.
rope entirely distinct from those the Atlantic shores
North America till get far north where the temper
thywo degrees and the two continents approach
each other They migrate, along the coast be-
yond certain limits.
Though Professor Agassz has but recently come to this
country, he be perfectly familiar with all the geoo
gca facts of the country yet brought to light and with the
various species of fishes in the of the continent
well the animals the land. He is yet comparatively
young man. probably not than fortyhe looks
than thirty the cultvaors Of natural science have
yet much to hope from his labors.
New York, NOVEMBER 30, lS47.
The signs of approaching winter thick upon The
harvess all gathered in and day of public thanksgiving
for the abundance thereof has been observed simultaneously
by twenty six sovereign States of the Union Here, yester
day morning. little water glades in exposed places ice
formed nearly half inch thick and atfuao the day be-
fore there three inches Of In Maine, twenty five
miles from Bangor they had eight inches of than
week ago. and stages within three miles of
the The canals in this State will be likely to
main open many days longer and merchants and producers
who have closed their fall business trying hurry
through their last eghs Most of them have good
be well satisfied with the years business and abundant
to join heartily in the general thanksgiving So tar
the products of the earth concerned perhaps the country
has hardly experienced year of equal prosperity, when in
the aggregate crops abundant and the surplus
manaed such good prices the hundred millions unneces-
say waed the could have been turned into channels
Of public utility, what heathul vigor might have infused
into the country, and what proud and advantageous posi-
ton would have ensured her among the nations of the EARTH
The funds thus wasted and to be wasted before the
in any way be closed and the settled up, would
probably be sufficient to pay by fair purchase for all that
need Of Cna build railroad to the Pacific; make the
harbos improvements much needed and of such vast
importance to the great lakes and rivers leave
nation free of debt and with money pockets How
would such signal advantages have placed this nation far
ahead of all others in the of prosperity wealth. and
povor Dut that basket oil eggs all kicked by
man, his selfish dreams OF personal popularity and political
power and the country must pocket the loss and repair the
damages IT. the best way it can.
Tomorrow evening there is to be public meeting the
Broadway Tabernacle express the ympahes of this
munty in the political movements of Pope Plus X. The
ce calling the meeting signed by about five hundred c
zens including many Of the first distinction The present
head Of the papa church have taken the world by
surprise The Pope has become popular among US,
and he could be transferred here now and naturazed in
season. might become formidable candidate for the next Pre-
sdency. His portrait has been for weeks exhibited in
this city and has been visited by thousands.
On Thursday evening Professor AGAssIz delivered lee
ure Brooklyn principally the subject of the glaciers in
Switzerland. He goes Charleston give course
there natural history His class ovoogy and embyoogy
in New York complimented him with present of two hun
dred and fifty dollars American half eagles, presented
neat silver box, with suitable inscription
New York, NOVEMBER 80, l847.
ITALY Ann PoPE.-The people of our Union have
been called nation of worshppers of the almighty dollar
1t is true people have strong passion for gain it is the
spur that vigorous enterprise and restless energy which dis
nguish them from all other nations But the great the ruling
passion which than any other fills the American heart
and controls and sways the American people, undoubtedly
the love of popular constitutional freedom II you go into
theatre among all the appeals to the human passions you will
find ausion the vncaon Of personal rights and popu
lar freedom the above all others to bring down the
house." And you go the church, you will find that SINH
lar auson from the preacher the that the widest
response in the hearts of his congregation We had very
strong illustration of this popular feeling last evening the
meeting in the Broadway Tabernacle called for the purpose
Of expressing the sympathy Of Americans with the remarkable
movements Of the Pope in favor Of popular rights and the
tica and moral elevation Of his people, think have
the Tabernacle densely filled. The Mayor Of the
city presided and the meeting organized by the appoint
Of large number of Vice Presidents and Secretaries
Several military companies in uniform present. TIA
liam company and Scottish company, with Dodworths
brass brand, which played several popular national airs with
great effect Letters read from exPresiden Van Buren,
Vice President Dalns, Mr. Secretary Buchanan Senators r.
H. Benton, Rcverdy Johnson, John A. Dix and Daniel s.
Dickinson from Ex-Governor Seward and John c. Spencer
of this State Edward Everett of Massachusetts, and other
eminent gentlemen giving their why they could
attend the meeting, but all cordially and highly approving Of
its object and Of them expressing that approval in eo
qucn spirited and enthusiastic terms The venerable Albert
Gallatn who had been invited Of the Vice
Presidents being detained from the meeting by indsposion
in letter characterized by the spirit which marked
the rest.
After the letters bad been read Mr. Greeley editor Of the
Tribune from committee appointed for that purpose read
the address prepared be the Pope expressing the
deep interest felt in this country for the full of the
great and phlanthrop in which he engaged and
holding the right hand of fellowship him and the Italian
people the great Of human rights and rational and
just government The address received with great APP
pause, and adopted by reclamation. Then followed mum
Der Of resolutions which had been carefully prepared by
committee, and which scveray presented TO the
ing by different individuals, and supported in eloquent and