The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-21

New YoRK, June 49,
RECEPTION or GEN. TAYLOR.
The following preamble and resolution were Of
fered by Alderman Britton, and unanimously adopt
ed last evening, in the Board of Aldermen:
Whereas, il is understood that Gen. Zachary
Taylor, the President of the United STATES, intends
soon TO visit the State of New York;
And whereas, it is due alike to the eminent SER
vices rendered by this distinguished individual TO his
country, IN advancing Its honor and prosperity at
home and adding to Its renown, as to the elevated
Office he fills, that the hospital.es of the city be
rendered to him, and opportunity be afforded to
all our citizens TO welcome our President to the
commercial metropolis of the Union Therefore,
be it
Resolved That committee be appointed of
three on the part of this Board TO cooperate with
like committee of the Board Of Assistants, to
make the necessary arrangements for the reception
of General Taylor, and that the sum of $4,000 be
appropriated for that purpose.
Aldermen Brtton, Clark, and Hatfield were APP
pointed, and on motion the President added
The most intense interest pervades the whole
community here about this promised visit of the
Chief Magistrate. All would vie with one another
in making the reception worthy of the man and of
this great city
a POINT ACADEMY.
The Board of Visitors appointed to conduct the
annual examination of Cadets at the West Point
Military Academy, finally adjourned yesterday,
after session of two weeks. This excellent inst-
tuition is present in the highest state Of organiza-
ton and usefulness. The result of the examine
ton was credable in the extreme to the instructors
and pupils. On Saturday, there was grand re-
view, at which General Scott was present. The
scene very interesting II is said that the
health of General Scott is not yet re-establshed Mr.
Cozzens, who has been long and fayorably known
to the travelling community, has opened very
elegant and commodousnew hotel near West Point
1t is delightfully."- situated, and within three hours
sail Of this city; and is very agreeable place of
summer resort.
CALIFORNIA NEWS.
We have a deluge of news from California to-
day. The telegraph carried to us the varied and
interesting details brought by the Crescent City,
at New Orleans, and the arrival of the "Northerner'
at this port this forenoon furnished another import
ant batch of intelligence. The amount of Cali
fornia correspondence delivered at the post Office
to-day was almost incredible. Several amusing
scenes occurred during the delivery.
''Any, letters for from California I" asked a
gentleman who has one or two relations in the land
of promise.
'Yes SIR, said the clerk, ''sx dollars postage ~
''Good gracious :" excaims the other, 81 must 60
down to the bank and get check cashed for the
amount 70
"Wel, do Think adds gentleman, ''they
ought to be considerate enough to pay the postage
1.-THE gold diggings!'
The postage of one of the newspaper Offices here
its California correspondence, was ffy-one dol
lars and some cents So, you see, if the "dust''
don't come the letters do. Yet we cannot doubt any
longer as to the riches of those pacific gold mines
Many exaggerated stories have of course been put
afoat, but am now satisfied that millions of the
precious metal have been obtained, and will be
amongst us in good time A stimulus has
been given to the gold fever" by this late intei-
gence, and many young men preparing to start
soon possible.
DEATH OF Ex-PREsIDENr POLK.
The courts of justice closed to-day in con-
sequence of the intelligence of the death of Ex-
President Polk. very eloquent and eulogstic
speech was delivered in the court of sessions by
David Graham esq, who moved the usual resou-
tons Of adjournment. This gentleman, you
know, is warm opponent of the political party
who chose Mr.. Polk their candidate for the Chief
Magistracy and the incident derived no little inter
est from the circumstance. The flags ut the City
Hall, public buildings and many of the hotels, were
displayed at half-mast. A very general feeling of
regret pervaded the whole community at the sud
den removal of this distinguished citizen after so
brief period of retirement from the cares anxetcs,
and responsibilities of his late exalted station
THREATENING LETTERS.
The trial of one Isaac A. Bggs indicted for send
ing threatening letters to the son of the late John
Jacob Astor, for the purpose of extorting money,
has been proceeding very slowly at the court of
sessions for some days past. 1t is very dull case,
and possesses interest only because millionaire is
one of the parties. II was rather stupidity ar
ranged conspiracy to get money, but, from defective
proof, it is not likely that conviction will follow
This trick of sending threatening letters is very
common in Great Britain, but is rare here In this
case Mr.. Biggs certainly happened upon very in
tractabe customer
THE PAVEMENT
You have seen notices in the newspapers fire.
quently about this new pavement, which has been
adopted to small extent in two or three portions
Of Broadway. ut is composed of square blocks of
granite, laid on solid substance of Macadamized
stone, the whole being scientifically graded. II is
an excellent pavement for city streets-costly, but
durable. That portion of Broadway which bounds
the Park has been paved in this way; and at the
meeting of the Common Council last evening il was
resolved to continue the same to Wall street, at
cost Of thirty-six thousand dollars. This is GER
tainly one of the most important of the city i'm
provements now in progress. Well paved through
out Broadway would be one Of the finest streets in