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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

ARE THE SPECIAL JUSTICES TO be ELEcTEDl-
The bill authorizing the election of twelve spe-
cial justices for the city and county of New
York, to take place at the present charter elec-
ton, on the second Tuesday of next month"; has
passed the House, and is now before the Senate;
and that body have very judiciously referred the
same to committee of three-Messrs. Johnson,
Frost, and Hawley-to amend and report accord
ingly, on Tuesday next.
The provisions OF this bill, as we are informed,
are very imperfect, making no provision for
the organization or management of such courts,
nor do they abolish the present ones but endea.
vor to throw the whole city in confusion by the
election of twelve inexperienced men, merely to
CRAFTY some party politicians.
The grand movers in this bill are some one or
two, who expect to be elected fro n some of the
uptown districts therefore, it is an .object to
them that the bill should become law, as they
go into office the second Tuesday in May next
For the election, the city is divided into six
districts. The first district embraces the LIST,
I'd, 3 ], and 5.h wards second dstrict-itb, 9Th
and IA h waIds third district-Sh and 9th
wards; fourth distrct-7th, ll,h and 18th wards
fifth dlstrict-I0th, 18th and l7th wards sixth
disrict--l2h h, 10th and 18th wards. Three JUS
tees for civil business will be elected in
the first district and the other three by the other
five districts. The special Justices for the crimi-
nal courts, Zone in each districD will be elected ;
and the clerks for such courts will be appointed
by the present Common Council, all of whom
will hold their office for four years.
The sudden manner in which this bill h as fall
en- upon the people gives no time for selec-
ton of suitable candidates to ill the responsible
situations to which they will be elected. We
trust that the Senate will ponder and consider
before passing measure that will throw the
criminal, as well as the ward courts, into COM
| pete confusion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

Selling OJscen. Books O6,csr Reeve OF the 81 ward
arrested on Saturday night, boy by ths name 80
Thomas Morrissy, on u charge OF selling obscens
and prints, the steps OF the Aston House
ken before Jusos Osborne, and committss sor tr,si
Emb'sslsmsnt.-C Captain Gilmore, CT -. o. go a.
rested on Saturday night. man BY % .oe 80 ~. sr
rick Goodwin, bench war; .ae nsno" r.eus-
onrga wv, eiS I' "" erty from, John Key
9TH ward arrested ys, os a OF ,ns
. ~ ~ ~" CT Elizabsth and Ann Clark ser,
sr. cssrr employ Of Sarah Denny, from whom they
az I'D with stealing lot OF wearing sppars valued
or $50 Justice Osborne locked them both up for q
.dr her hearing
Dishones Serpant. Offcers Mansfield and Crpgler, Of
The 18th ward last evening arrested girl named Mar
gare GILBERT on charge Of having stolen bag contain
,pg 500 in gold and silver coin, belonging to widow
sdy py ths name OF dey who resides at the CT
Prince and Mott streets The accused had been In tho
employ OF Mrs Idey domestic, and recently left her
tustion very unexpectedly and, % alleged carried
taken her departure. The accused was locked up fer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

The SpRING.-The spring is now fairly open-
ing on us with all its beauty, fully three
weeks before the usual time. The Hudson river
ia navigable to Albany, in advance of the regular
season, and the weather is more bland and beau
tiful than we have ever seen 1t in the United
States at this time of the year. 1t is really more
beautiful than it is in Italy, and the ladies seem
to appreciate it fully. Crowds upon crowds Of
them take daily promenades in Broadway, in
greater numbers, and more spenddly dressed
than the promenadeIs of London or Paris Al
ready there is great accession TO our popula-
ton from all parts Of the country, and the hotels
are filling up. This 10 the season for purchas
ing the spring fashions, and our fashionable dry
goods stores have as much business as they can
attend to. Among the beautiful dry goods
stores, Bcck's in Broadway, stands proudly con-
spicuous, especially for its splendid and costly
assortment. 1t is not so extensive as Stewards,
but its stock is not to be exoelled, if it can be
equaIled. This is the time, too, for the theatres
and other places Of amusement to do good bu-
siness, and also the season OF the picture eS..
billions. The spring finds the United Sites in a
highly prosperous state. Every Ting is going
on favoraby, and long may j. continue to do SO.
COMMON COUNCIL Both branches of the Com
mon Council meet in their respective chambers
,his evsninU
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27
Appolnt msnss by the PreaIdent.
WASHINGTON. March 26,


The Senate yesterday confirmed the appoint
captain, Benham as commander of the sloop-ot-
war Preble; Hugar, Lieut.. of marine corps;
Russell, LIST Lieut.; Strickland, I'd Lieut.; Chief
Engineers in the navy, Henry, Hunt, and Dam
nett as land officer; Whitehurst, receiver Of pub
lie moneys at Washington. Miss Whiting, re-,
gister in land office at Tuscaloosa, Ala and
Howsee, register in land office at Augusta, Miss,
are re-sppointed. The Secretary of the Navy has
sistant Engineers Williams and Holland; Third
Assistants, Fitzpatrick, Lawton, Stewart and
Marry
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

GEN. TAYLOR AND Mr.. WEBsrRR.-A New
Bedford paper states, on what it calls good
authority, that MIR. Webster and his friends are
hostile to the nomination of Gen. Taylor as
candidate for the Presidency, by the wing ma
tional convention. This is very probable; and
it derives additional probability from the posi-
ton recently assumed by Mr.. Webster in regard
to the treaty of peace with Mexico, and against
the acquisition of territory. 1t is very we'll
known that Gen. Taylor was in favor of retain
ing all the territory he conquered in Mexico, as
far as the Sierra M ,dre and it seems that MIR.
Webster, MIR. Clay, and other leading wings, are
determined to maintain the no-acquisition prin-
ciple. The friends of Gen. Taylo however, in
the South and Southwest, will 90 for the
acquisition of territory; and the consequence
may be very serious breach in the wing con-
vention, on this point. The policy of our 60
vernment acquiring much territory as possible
AS witnessed in the acquisition OF Florida,
Louisiana and Oregon-has always been popu-
lar; end why should we refuse aliiornia, with
its beautiful and commodious harbor! or New
Mexico, with its gold mines, besides giving us
i road to Oregon? This may lead to very seri-
Gus consequences 20 the wing party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

COOLIDGE, THE MURDERER miscreant,
who has been indicted and tried for the premedi-
tated murder of man named Matthews, in cold
blood, has been found guilty and sentenced to be
hanged, one year hence. His execution weuld
doubtless have been fixed for an earlier day, but
that there is a law in the State of Maine provid-
ing years grace, to give opportunity to the cul-
prit to gather evidence to prove his innocence,
in case his wrongful conviction. We hope and
trust that no clemency will be shown to this
monster, but that he will be made to suffer the
penalty of his crime, which was one of the most
horrible and brutal murders that we ever
heard Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

PHILADELPHIA, Mdrcn 70, loiS.
MAJOR Daniels, convicted some time since OF
obtaining goods under false pretences, has been
pardoned by Governor Skunk.
John Hoffman was arrested yesterday on sus-
picion of being concerned in robbing the Presi-
dent of the Chester Bank. He had passed sevc-
raj notes of the old issue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

ANOTHER LETTER FROM OLD RoUaH AND READY
Another characteristic letter from General
Taylor is given in the Herald Of this morning
1t Is on military matters, and was written to
General Scott. 1t is capital letter. III point
ed and just, and is striking instance of the
capacity Of Old Rough and Ready to write mill
tary dispatches. On political matters he j., not
so ready, but rough enough.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27
Markets..

New ORLEANS. March 90 -Cottou-Inactive, fair 77S
a $40. sugar-Two hundred hogsbc ads, inside rates.
Molasses---No change. Flour-Dull. Freishts-No-
thing Exchange-No alteration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27
News from France.

The arrival of the Caledonia at Boston, is
looked for with the greatest anxiety. She is
now in her sixteenth day, and her news may be
received at any moment. 1t will be issued in an
EXTRA HERALD in half an hour after il reaches
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

FROM THE BRITISH WEST INDIES scho
er Globe, Captain Seey. arrived yesterday from
Demerara, brings US files of the antigua Observer
and Royal Gazette, published at Demerara.
At Antigua, on the 18th ult the weather was
very dry, and rain much wanted. Several es-
tates had commenced taking off the new crop of
sugar.
Dr. Bonyun, the Commissioner appointed to
visit and report upon the condition of the various
descriptions of immigrants, located on the seve-
raj cultivated estates in Demerara, calculates that
of fifteen thousand Maderian emigrants intro
duced into that colony at the public expense,
nearly one half have been swept away by dis
ease incidental to the climate.
We find nothing in the Demerara papers worth
copying.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

shipping Intelligence.
CHARLIsroH, March 25Below, ship South Carolina, Hsn
iltou. from New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27
Circulation of the Herald.

Sucu'"tiou % INC AAcfNiu'
March 90 Sunday. .................l5 800 copies
Aggregate issue last week. .......,...l449 900
Aggregate issue week before. $500. .lil 800 {"
Increase last week. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Increase previous week. ............. 44l6
To'si increase in two weeks. -. ...... TAG
Average OF Daily sunday, Weekly SO .6224s
The rshlicstion Of the Herald commenced yesterday
ing at 10 minutes before o'clock and finished at 30
minutes psst O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

COMMON COUNCIL Both branches of the Com
mon Council meet in their respective chambers
this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27
Card Of rhsuss 10 ptesidest Pois.

We cannot be silent any longer. Our CRATE
full feelings will explode, unless We can give
them vent. For a long time past, we have had
the honor OF publishing important documents
respondence-papers, and news, connected
with the relations between Mexico and the Uni
ted States-without our knowing the source
from which 1t all emanated, or to whose kind
ness we were indebted for them. We now un-
derstand, from certain signs in the heavens
above, and on the earth below, that these favors
have been conferred upon us by the President
of the United States-His Excellency, James X
Polk-his motive being, to spread before the
world-at once and forever-hgh matters of pub
lie consideration, which could not be effected
by digging grave, and burying them In his or
gan at Washlngton-conducted by the venerable
Mr.. Richie.
We, therefore, return our sincere and grateful
thanks to his Excellency, for having vouchsafed
to confer on us SO many tavors. Our heart trem-
bles with gratitude; but our hand is firm in
maintaining still our neutrality, doing justice
to him and the opposition, according as they
merit and deserve it. AS heretofore, so will we
do observation-disclosures to give the earliest
intelligence to the public, of all great matters,
whether they are private, secret, confidential, or
otherwise. Some have supposed that the Ne,c
York Herald was the chosen organ of the Presi-
dent. 1t may be So as an organ for communi-
eating important matters to the world, but not as
an organ obliged to brush up his character, to
connive at his defects, to minister to his vanity,
or even to support his election, unless there is
sound reason for doing SO. His organ in this
latter respect, is the Union, at Washington,
which is capable Of nothing else, in its ordinary
vocation, than that of indiscriminate putting
In expressing our thanks to the Executive, we
must not omit the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives. To these respected bodies we owe
nothingin the shape of favor; but they owe us
much for the correct and graphic reports which
we have given of their proceedings. IF they
were to appropriate two or three valleys in Cali
fornia, with gold mine, and one of the big
mountains in New Mexico, for our benefit ex-
clusively, we would not be overpaid; and in
spite of the bad character given of this acqusi-
ton, by Mr.. Webster, we would take few of
the mines, and the mountains, and the valleys of
these extensive regions, without any objection
whatever, for our interchangeable services Mean
while, we tender our card to President Polk
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-27

MARITIME, and the old Moniteu,, and now direct
ed, held up, and concentrated by the terrible
atrocities developed in the corrupt system of those
men who managed the government OF France
II was during this state ofthings-this state Of
the public mind, under all these Influences, ex-
citing the imaginations of the French people
that in the spring Of ls47, some Of their leaders
projected the holding of reform banquet at the
Chateau Rouge, we think, and this h, led to all
the recent events that have resulted in the revo-
luton, and the expulsion of Louis Philippe from
his throne.
The French people have never exhibited those
political habits, and management Of public af.
fairs, which seem to be part Of the English and
American character. AS soon as they have &C.
complished revolution, changed dynasty, Oh
established a new government, they have gene
rally abandoned the work, and given themselves
up to rejoicing and amusement, and allowed the
new government to pursue its own course, with
out any restraint, let, or hindrance. On the con-
trary, in England and in the United States, the
establishment of new government, or new
ministry, also brings into action new opposi.
ton, which watches all their steps from the first
moment they take hold of public affairs. The
ottcbPt w tbC HtopiF VI france 10 get up Il Sc
ries of banquets was, therefore, their first at
tempt TO adopt political action, which has here
tofore served greatly to bring about, gradually
reform in England aud in the United States
The first banquet was held in the Chateau Rouge
in Paris 1t created some little attention at irs
but not great deal. The republicans were tn,
leaders in this movement, and the great polit
cal excitement which grew out Of this state o
| things, on account of the conduct of the French
government, we have already described. The
kings health was drunk al the Sc banquets wher
they were first started. Gradually, these ban
quels were held in the provinces, and durint
last summer the kings health was dropped Tn,
oppo, tion was getting stronger, the popula
sympathy more excited, and the matter wal
growing and growing, until it became SO formi
dable that the government became frightened
When they attempted TO hold another banque
in Paris the government forbid it, and the result
is before us.
This Ia correct and simple history Of thu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

Thu following article Is from neutral paper
publ;.hsd in Bosion---the Daily Mail The
statements put forth are confirmed by all who
visit those places where the earliest effects Of
inadequate protection would naturally be devei-
oped. Sooner or later these effects always
reach the country unless arrested by the remov-
al Of the cause.
"H il about time for those who promised US
m much from the action Of a free trade tarin, 10
let us know how the country is getting on
tv;,h o,,r own Observation-Disclosures, we can see none
Of tho results which they predicted, except the
fact of an increased revenue TO the government
drawn FROM the life blood OF trade and expeno-
ed in a foreign war. No one can sny that, con-
siiering the circumstances OF the country
vast producuycness Of agricultural ana inecnAn ,
zeal skill. and vast demand in the increased
means OF the people TO purchase or 70 fraiernize
In their products-conside the circumstances
20 favorable to trade, no one can say, we repeat
th.f either the international or foreign COM
MERGE Of the country l. in a hourishing condi-
lion. On the contrary, both are depressed and
borne down BY come incubus or weight which
they canno. apparently shake oil. The machine
nv Of trade moves with sluggish and uneasy
motion. To change the figure, the stomach Of
tbe country has got load upon il which il can
vou, That load is fly millions Of foreign goodsi
which the country does not need, but which II
has purchased and must pay forl This is the
erea, difficulty under which our commerce ].
now iaboring, these ffly millions are over and
above the very highest mark Of what the country
wants Of foreign productions, over and above
What Il can pay for, under the most favorable
demand for its produetA And the difficulty
does not end here. These fifty millions stand in
the way Of an equnl amount Of oar own manu-
factures, and paralyse 70 that extent both The
capital and the labor Of the country. The who'll
matter Is 90 plain, that we astonished to flint
men of apparent intelligence still singing pean
% that most delusive and miscellaneous Of al pc
itiesl doctrines-free trade. There is not on,
single redeeming fact in the operation Of tn
| present free trade tariff TO save il from ute
r condemnation. It's operation has been evil iron
the first, and only evil continually. II has prov
ed even worse than It's strongest opponents pre-
: dicted. Il has paralyzed the trade Of the coun
Try under circumstances the most favorable .
that trade cf any that have existed since th
settlement Of this bemisphere-that is-vith Al
immense demand for breadstufs in consequence
Of the famine abroad, coneurrently with an owe
! productiveness Of those breadstnifs at home
{ But all the immense benefits which the countr
. might have derived from these concurrent Gil
euinstances % favorable to healthy trade, hav
been diaipated by an over importation Of III
D productiyeness Of foreign labor. Millions I
c dollars worth Of goods have been brought her
!. and sold at ruinous prices TO the importer an
/, to the competing industry and capital Of Ii
. eountry~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

"LucY HosNER, or tie Guardian and die
Ghost"-This story, by the talented author oil
"lfay Martini has been received from the pub
fishers, Mcssrs Goodrich & Nichols, Burlington
We have perused ii with the absorbing interest
which attaches to every thing from Judge Thomp-
sons PEN And, though not very friendly to works
of fiction, yet We think If certain linty-hearted
close-6sted, hsrd-fsced men-those sharks whC
swim about in the sea Of business, " sucking in
small fiIh-would read this tale, and behold then
likeness sketched to the life in Jude Hosmer, il
might possibly benefit them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

TELEGRAPH UP TIE CONNECTICUT RIVER
IRON SPRIxoFrELD.-It is proposed to create
a company by stock association, TO construct
Telegraph from Springfield through NorthamP-
ton. Greenfield and Braitleboro to Bellows Falls
and Rutland, and either by the same or another
company to extend il from Bellows Falls by way
of Keepe and Fitehburg to Worcester. MrJ. T.
Strong. Superintendent Of the Telegraph station
at Springfield, has recently been over part OF
the route, and attended an informal meeting OF
citizen, Of Brat,leboro, on Monday evening last
lie reported that there WAS much interest mani
tested along the proposed route, and a dispoSi-
ton to subscribe literally to the stock. II Is
proposed to form an association to construct the
Telegraph from Springfield to Bellows Falls
with capital stock of si6,ooo-that sum being
the estimated cost of the Line, completed, ready
for use. Mr. Strong is very confident, and proves
ssti.factor;ly. both from facts and from results on
other routes, that the stock must be profitable
A committee, consisting Of Messrs Joseph Steen
Z. Kirkland and Samuel Dutton, was appointed
by the meeting at this place, to correspond OF
the subject with otker places interested, and, !
found practicable, to take immediate measures
TO form the association. What say the people o
Rutland, Of Bellows Falls, of Keene, Fitchburl
and Worcester VIII you join with us, ant
subscribe your portion of the stock, to embrace
YOUR places with those on the River in one asso
citation? The longer the line is, the less expcn
sive, proportionately, will be its management
and of course the more profitable. Mr. Stroni
had not time to visit Windsor, and the towns oil
the River north Of it, but We suppose those pla
ces will be as much interested as we are, AM
either separately or jointly with US, will extern
the Line to them. We hope the citizens Q
Greenfield and Northampton will act in thi
matter with their accustomed public spirit an
promptitude, and appoint committees to act an
correspond in their behalf Ifwe are TO have
Telegraph, there is no reason why It should b
delayed. 1t may be constructed and put in OF
Grafton in two months; aud as soon as the assc
citation is formed and stock subscribed, respons
bic persons are ready to contract for putting tn
Lines in operation and procuring the patent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

CoNSEoTIcuT RIVER RAILRoAD.-It will be
seen by the advertisement in tO-day's paper, that
the afternoon train for Northampton and Green
field now leaves Springfield at O'Clock, instead
Of 8, as formerly. This brings the Southern
mail an hour earlier to our village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

PRESIDENTIAL MoyEMENTs.-The Wing
members of the Massachusetts, Legislature have
held meeting, and issued an eloquent address
in favor of Daniel Webster for the Presidency.
A letter has appeared from Gen. Taylor, Civ
ing uttcrance to Wing opinions, and his inten.
ton to administer the government, II elected, on
Wing principles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

STILL ANOTHER CONGRESSMAN DEADl--
Hon. Chester Ashley, u. s. Senator from Ar
kansas, died at Washington on Saturday last
He had been i'll two days, with inflammation of
the bowels His age was so. He was an able
man, a Locofoco in politics, and at the time Of
his death held the responsible post of Chairman
of the Judiciary Committee in the Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-05

AccIDENT.-AIr Silas Rice, of Ashby, Mass.
had an arm and leg each-twice broken, and was
otherwise severely bruised, in grist.miu. on
Saturday, 2ad ult. The arm he has been ccm-
PEELED 10 have amputated. He was walking
upon slab laid on the water-wheel, when the
wheel was ignorantly set in motion, and he slip
ped and fell by the side Of il.