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elected the most enthusiastic applause from crowded
and fashionable audience who continued throughout TO
appreciate the excellence she displayed In the whole part
Revere Is oxcelt noctor Bartoo. He was rich in
voice and viync.ous and humorous in his acting The
figaro of Coe.t was also lively and well rendered and
Sangoyauni was in good voice but should like to
him with little more life a. Count Almaviya. Barii
quilted elf very well Don Basilo, and the whole
opera went of with eciaL The house presented very
brilliant raree and at the end Of the OPERA Abon
In the general fiat of the audience be
fore the curtain accompanied by the other a'sles and
was welcomed with shower OF bouquets she VIII repeat
the same character this evening.
NApAsR sosTAG ~ RosEA, AT NIBio's.-The brilliant
and fashionable auditory which on last evening Hled
Niblos theatre to repleton not only have been
pleaed but delighted with the splendid execution the
"Parber OF sevii!e, by Madame Sontag and the aiaS
Of her iroape For part, most fastidous
QuiIements than realized the overture to
tie Gnae. Madame Sontags pure, rich aud meloiious
soprano danced cayly the light and sparkling music
Of Rossni and elected wen deserved and oft rcpeated
Lra,os and ylaudits from the brilliant assembly Her
acting was vel worthy OF her artistic fame and none
could realize IN the graceful and girlish figure OF
Rcsna that The had seen more years than the
youthful heroine n tie olea, whom she truhfully
inn ersora,d After singing Of the more beautiful
asocedg there oud CALI for encore, but the more
reasonable po OF the audience cyerrued this always
irlsorne and often tned demand, and the opera was
Permitted 10 rroceed re- tafy etWech thc acts, anu
after he curron fol at ne close the assembly had the
opportunity estylng their admiration for the rinsG
6oana and her asss,on 0riesthey having appcaredb be-
fore the whit in Obedience TO The cuil of the house
We have spoken Of Madame sontag in the terms which
her magnificent rendering OF the 1e of Rosna merits; it
remain FOR 10 lGy The need OF praise to Sig
Badal for his humorous and capital deneatiOn Of
the plo ting and mischeyous barber Figaro TO Pozxo
in whose voice aud irreI roachable acting de
veloIed In the character Of Count Mmayiva To Rocco,
for his excellent render ing OF the jealous aInoous, but
bcfooled guardian OF the fair lona and 10 Gasparon,
for the in hch he dressed aud acted the singing
master, Ion Fasilo. In fact all excellent in their
several roles ard feel confident that not In that
immense and brilliant assembly would dissent from the
high mnopdaiion eeili III 10 besow the great
Queen Song aud her talsnti troupe The second and
last representation ~ the rb-g Is announced for to
morrow.
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Pacific Acknowledgment mud Plan N MIR.
Gwin-Whitney's Pian-Benton's Pian-The
New York Compony's Plan.

New York Compsny's Plan.
The late speech of Mr.. Gwin. Of California,
in the Senate of the United States, in the ex-
position and advocacy Of bis PROFIT for a rail-
road from the Mississippi valley to the Pacific
ocean, brings up that vast and important sub
ject for the practical consideration of Congress-
That the road must be built, has become fixed
fact-that it can be built, nobody doubts that
it will lie built, everybody believes; and that
it should be built without delay, is the univer-
sal judgment of the country.
1t remains yet to he determined, however
by what plan and by what route this grand
connecting iron ligament between the Atlantic
and the Pacific slopes of this broad Union is to
be constructed. OF the various plans proposed
during the last ten years, the most prominent
are those Of Whitney and Benton, heretofore
presented; and during the present session, the
plan Of Mr.. Senator Gwin and the plan of the
New York Company.
The plan Of Asa Whitney, which he agitated
in the legislatures Of the various States, aud in
both houses of Congress, with great perseverance
for several years, seems to have been dropped
at length, by general consent, as an obsolete
idea. II proposed to build railroad from the
southern end of Lake Michigan, westward
taking some pass north OF the South Pass
through the Rocky Mountains, 80 as to strike
the Pacific ocean at Pugets Sound or the
mouth Of the Columbia river in Oregon To
achieve this immense work Mr.. Whitney only
asked Of the government the alternate sections
Of grant 81 land sixty miles wide, along the
entire route from Lake Michigan to the Pacific:
the lands to be sold TO reimburse the builders
n The work progressed. and the road. on it,
completion TO be surrendered to the govern
ment But a land monopoly Ike this however
guarded by saving clauses, wa destined to Gall,
as i; has fallen, from IT, own dead weight, to tie
ground. Besides such an undertaking, by q
solitary indy idual. II, pr,aaa Jari,, utterly i'm
practicable
The next prominent frojtt wa t,at a Colonel
Berton, on a far more imposing aad tremendous
scale than that Of Whitney Old Bullion l. a
man Of large ideas, and the exploring expedi.
tiops II Fremont throughout that vast tara
,ucogaito between The frontiers Of Missouri and
Arkansas ard the Western ocean had made the
venerable Senator al enthusiast Ia regard
20 Pacific railroad. when be drew up and
laio his plan before The Senate. lie proposed
20 set out with grand trunk from 81 Loui.
We tward, through he South Pas or some ot'4cr
pass over the backbone 81 the con
'oeui, and after crossing IL, 70 strike Of with
cug rgucL to Oregon and another t. California
mo, ling slso for ttill another branch ca The
egl .,rr .,d1 q lie ROcky moua.a.ls, doga q
Sal,,. / 4, 4 MST Mexico. Al. these roacs wc.e
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COLONIAL TRADE.-In our last Thursdays
edition We published an account Of proceedings
in the British province of New Brunswick, in
relation to trade that has sprung up with
Cuba and Porto Rico, and while the colonies
are seeking to obtain reciprocity with this
country, cmbodying the not over modest or
neighborly attempt to obtain from the Spanish
authorities exclusive advantages over the United
States.
The trade between Halifax and the Spanish
colonies is, however, Of a more valuable charac
ter and We collect, from report presented at
the last meeting Of the Legislature there, that
the export to the foreign West India islands of
their principal article-fish-has Of late been
largely on the increase, Porto Rico having
taken during The preceding year TO- 900 quintals
of dry fish, and Is 900 barrels Of mackercl and
herring-Cuba 30 900 quintals Of dry fish, and
1000 barrels Of picked fish.
Jamaica, however, appears to be their best
customer, as the exports to that island during
the same period had been 10000 quintals Of
dry fish, and $4,000 barrels Of mackcrcl herring
and salmon besides $500 barrels of fish oil
with considerable quantity Of butter lumber,
&C., from the port of Halifax alone, exclusive
Of what had been sent from the outports. The
other West India islands only took 10000 quin-
tails of dry, and 1900 barrels Of picked fish the
remainder Of their supplies being sent direct
from Newfoundland.
The export to the United States during the
same year was 58,l46 barrels Of mackercl
1890 barrels Of herrings, 1926 salmon and
3G03 quintals Of Goldfish.
The West India trade IL subject to great m
certainty, however, and, owing to the pcrishable
nature Of the article in a warm climate, fire.
quently makes the voyage rninous one. From
the statement Of the Jamaica market. furnished
by our correspondent at Kingston. which we
published on Friday, it appears that dry iish. in
casks, did not command more than two dollars
and q half-about the price at the place Of ship
mcnt; and among the imports we noticed two
hundred tierces Of dry fish, shipped from Bati-
more, which must have been brought there from
Nova Scotia " lille Irish butter il held at nine
teen and twenty cents, cheaper than it i sold in
New York.
is very trHipg, consisting Of few shipments OF
herring and oil, which il attributed to the very
iliiberal laws Of the latter province, during the
last two years, enforcing higher duties on ship
mcnts Of West India products from the ware
houses in Halifax than from foreign ports,
Cuba and Porto Rico sending thor shipments TO
Canada on better terms than Nova Scotia aud
at lees rate Of duty.
II would appear that the colonies require the
establishment of reciprocity among themselves
quite as much as with the United States; for
not only is there this discriminating duty in
Canada in favor Of foreigners but in Jamaica
higher duties are levied than is imposed on
Tritish cured fish IN this country, amounting to
$4,000 Annually. exclusive Of heavy tonnage
duty; while similar duties are levied on the
reductions Of the West India islands when ar
irving IN the North American provinces,
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WHAT 1T COSTS TO FEED New YoRK-WAsH-
INGToN MARKET AND IT'S BUSINESS. Comparative
ly little is known about the extent Of the bust
ness transacted in the various markets through
out the city, or Of the manner in which it is
conducted. In Washington market alone the
yearly sales exceed twenty eight millions Of dol
lars, and twenty thousand persons are DEEPEN
dent upon it for subsistence. These simple
facts would doubtless appear incredible to many
were they not supported by undeniable proof
furnished by the dealers themselves. AS there
is much that is interesting tv the pubic gene
rally, and important to large portion of the
community, particularly to the business classes,
in these markets, we have collected great
many valuable statistics in relation to them,
which we shall present to our readers from time
to time. In another part of this paper will be
found description of Washington market, de
tailed account Of the various articles of produce
sold in it, the yearly sales, the number of deal
ers, and such other matters as we consider Of
interest to the general reader. There are some
dealers whose receipts amount to two hundred
thousand dollars year, and many have realized
fortunes in it. The docks in front of it, and for
many hundred yards on either side, are con-
santly crowded with barges containing pro-
duce, and West street, and the other thorough
fares in its immediate vicinity, are thronged
every morning with the carts of grocers receiv-
ing their daily supply Of provisions, and the
wagons from Long Island, New Jersey aud the
country around New York Its business is
chiefly wholesale, and its dealers have custom
ers in almost every part Of the United States.
Within the last three or four years, large ship
nents of apples have been made by the Cunard
steamers for England, and immense quantities
Of potatoes and other descriptions Of produce.
are shipped during the season TO various South
crn ports.
Washington market transacts more extern
sive business than any other in the United
States and We doubt If there is one in England
which exceeds it in this respect. ST. Johns
market, in Liverpool is said to be larger, but
We are informed. by those who have done bust
ness there, that the aggregate yearly receipts
of the dealers are not more than one fourth the
amount received in Washington market. There
is. perhaps, no stronger evidence Of the rapid
growth and immense wealth Of our city than
that presented by our markets, and by Wash
ington market in particular.
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The CRY TAXATION FOR l853.-The man.

The CRY TAXATION FOR l853e-The man.
ner in which the Common Council whip sa-
tan round the stump, in reference to the
tax levy, would be highly amusing if the sub
iect were not too serious for pleasantly. Last
year, by way of diminishing the taxation in
app earancc, they fixed the levy at s3,3so,5ll %.
But. at the end of the year, what was the facG
instead Of being less than three millions and
half the expenditure considerably exceeded
four millions The deficiency amounted to
nearly three. quarters Of a million, which ought
to have been added to the tax Of 1852, instead
of being thrown into the tax OF the present
year. The exact figures are as follows:-
Levy for 1852 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s3soo5lI %
Dthclency. .t..,.,..,,..,,.. 'aL,lo' "
Total. Observation-Disclosures. 81, 1922 500 90
This, therefore, was the expenditure OF 1852;
and if that amount had been levied as it ought
to have been, the rate, instead Of being sc
70-l00 in the hundred dollars, would have been
III 20-100. With the foregoing deficiency for
1852 staring them in the face, the Common
Council 60 to work again to.make an apparent
reduction in the tax for 1853. The Comp
troler, in his report in December last, es-
timatcd the tax for this year at So, III S02 70,
which s an excess over the tax Of last year Of
more than million and M,ee-quarters. The
figures stand thus:--
Estimate for 1868. .,,.,........,...s5,l 1902 90
Tax levied in 1852 ENTERTAINMENTS. S,3SO,5ll 05
Excess this year. ....,..,..,.....$1, 79l ,29l "a
The Finance Committee Of the Board of Al
rhor, raf, fha all ar'a
report, proposed reduction of $3.50, 900. and
the Board adopted the proposition. The Board
Of Assistant Aldermen concurrcd and the re-
solution is now the law. But, even with
this reduction, the tax will be $4,92l 1907 70,
which is an increase of more than million
and half of dollars over the tax of 1852, or
to give the figures more exactly, 81 ,54l 29l a.
This is fearful increase in single year. But
it will be found to be under the mark, and the
Comptroler's estimate will turn out to be the
real expenditure, if even that does not fall
short of it. Better for the citizens to know the
worst at once, than to be deluded with the
hope Of a reduction, though quarter of mil
lion of dollars, after all, would be but small
retrenchment from tax of SIS, 1902 70. 1t
is no wonder that taxation is so frightfully
increased when there is such reckless and pro-
figate expenditure-when the public money is
voted away Tor the expenses Of Kossuth and
suite, and other objects equally ridiculous and
absurd, while at the same time there is steady
increase of expense in every department Of the
city government. What contrast between
1886 and the present year Then the expendi-
ture was only 1862 Now, it is exactly
people.
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tFirD STATES CIRCUIT CoUGT-The trial Of the steam
Don't Reindeer Disaster.
United srsTra brnECT CouHT-No calendar
svPSXsE CouIrr -tircuitNos IL, ~, g. 8, 8 IL, &C.
~ 10, ~, 81 55 49, Special TcrnNos 70, I05 S. 130
- a. ~, lO7 IFS 1913 1876, 49, IL 81 ia ia.
toNnos pIEAs.j'art First-Nos III 1o1, 1913 Ill l75
2Ol, l5l I'll go so 2i3 2G3 2cj 267 279 Part Sec
ordNoa 900, 49, 20 AZ So o. 1893 322 324 1913 10 33s
Si2 20 56i, III clcn numbers,
SUPERIOR Court 1.-TWO branchos)--Nos. 2i3 $50 2G7
ite 2ls. 25, 80, 2T4, 27s 279 JOS l05 1888 2o3 2is
"a, co. ~ 2l0, al, 1tT 254 I2e}s 80 255 $50 2sl
es3 2sl ESQ &c, ls7, gSs $50 10 POI 2y2 200 2eo
291 so.
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TIN NV YORK Pn.oTs.-The pilots are seek
ing nev law from the Legislature to regulate
the pilotage Of this port They do not wish
monopoly oftbc business, but desire protection
Some Of the MERCHANTS are opposed to the move
ment, because they are in favor Of free trade;
but Mcssrs. Sturgcs Marshall Blunt aud Tay-
Tor the Pilot Commissioners, state that law il
necessary. There is no harm in bringing the
matter before the Legislature. and we can then
bear both sides. and decide between them
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DOU BIZ E SH E EFT
Nails for Europe.

Halls Tor Europe.
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD.
he Ounard stean ship America Captain Shannon, win
have Boston a. tomorrow, for Halifax and Liver
pool
Subscriptions and advertisements for any edition Of the
REw YoRK Herald win be received at the following places
IN Europe:
r SANFORD 4 Co., London.
William Thomas Co, 10 and 81 Catherine street
Livingston, Wells Co., Paris.
b. II. Revolt IL Rue de IA Banque.
The European mails win close in this city at and
three O'Clock this afternoon TIE WEEKLY HERALD viii be
published at half past nine o'clock this morning,
Single copies in wrappers, sxpence.
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improved Wnhrene gentleman ~ this city residing at
1oO sixth avenue, md long known in public life has,
RON ~ We produced fresh gad Nrely growth Of
nan On lit ton pft Of his head Iicb FOR ten years past
was entirely bea Ne 10 foeu aud the direct ani
uinilsakoahle evidence shown 81 any time This pre-
pualoH " On sae ~ he depot rcVms, W GLAvesEs II
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

The Nep Gun Patent--We were shown to-
day very ingeniously constructed rife, invent
ed by Col. II. W. Porter, of Tennessee, which, to
all appearance, is the most destructive weapon
for its size which the ingenuity of man has yet
devised 1t is provided with a cylinder at the
base of the barrel capable of containing nine
separate charges, which can be discharged in
as many seconds. Magazine has also been
invented to fit on the lock, capable of holding
an indefinite number of charges, by the aid of
which it may be practicable to make sixty dis
charges in minute. The patentee claims that
by the arrangement of his lock, the powder OBJ
tains more complete combustion than in any
other gun now in use, because the ignition
takes place nearer the ball. The lock opens on
hinges as easily as the door of closet, so as
to permit the freest access 20 the cylinder and
all the parts of tie machinery, for cleaning, re-
pairing, or aay other purpose. 1t is selfcap-
ping and selfpriming, and it is said to shoot
with unparalleled force and precisson.Neo York
Post
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

THE LorDoy FREE PREss.--The handsomest
paper we receive from Tennessee is the Lou
don Free Press" the publication of which was
recently commenced at the terminus of the
Georgia and East Tennessee Railroad, on the
Tennessee river. If the new town looks as well
as the new paper, it is certainly prosperous
place. The "Free Press is published by John
W. and Saml. 3. O'Brien edited by John w.
O'Brien. BY the way, wonder if we didn't
used to-" lang syne, know friend O'Brien at
"Tusculum?" The name looks familiar as
pig tracks,
The above is from the Southern Herald, pub
lished at Athens, Georgia, and Edited by JOHN
H. CHRIsTY, Esq, who is not only one of the
best Printers in the South, but yields the pen
with great force.
We are not the individual" friend Christy,
you knew at "Tusculum," twas Capt John T.
O'Brien, now in California. We became &C.
quainted with you subsequently, while dischar.
ging the responsible duties of "Derir' in the
Office of the Jonesborough Wing, and after
yourself and MAnally had commenced the pub
LEGATION of the Ashville Messenger.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

HoN. JOHN BELL.-We notice that in dividing
out the honors and emolaments to be gained by
success Of the whig party next summer, the
name of this gentleman is left out entirely
He is to be kicked out of the Senate unceremo-
neously, without even giving him an opportuni-
~ to decline, His successor is named without
reference to probable declension. 1t is plain
that he is under the ban of the wing of the wing
party that circumstances have placed in short
ascendeney in Tennessee.
We believe it due to Col BELL, that he should
At least have a complimentary invitation to re-
turn to the Senate, in case the next legislature
is whig. Nay more, we believe that he should
be elected if he will consent to continue in his
present position. He is the father of the Wing
Party ia this State---he is believed to be the
most profound Statesman at present in the L.
S. Senate--he is free from demagogueism, there
is no humbugry about him. He is prudent and
reserved, but not treacherous. Possessing real
merit, he has not stopped to court public favor
by the treacherous wiles ofheartless demagogue-
ism.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

Anecdotc Of the "Hoa DuLe.r--His grace
does not like to be disturbed in dishabdle. One
Of his brother marshaIls called at Apsley House
on day when he was confined to his room by Q
cold, and had given orders to be denied. The
visitor, however, told the servant that he came
on some particular business, and he was sure
the Duke would see him. The groom could not
gainsay so important parsonage, but went up
stairs to deliver the message, closely followed by
the gallant officer. On opening the chamber
door, the Duke was seen with his back to it, and
leaning towards the fire. Without turning
round, he asked what was wanted? and the SER
want answered that Marshall--had called,
and wished to see him. "What does the-old
fool want?,' exclaimed his Grace, and the cold
fool" being quite close behind him, skunk quiet
ly of, and delivered no message that day.
autobiography Of William Jordan.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19
Knoxville. Feb. Il, 1853.

Comterteits.-We were yesterday shown a
bill purporting to be of the denomination of
fifty dollars, and issued at the Branch Bank of
the State of South Carolina, at Columbia, which
had been received by a gentleman in Florida as
genuine. 1t bears the signatures Of ]. Fisher,
Cashier, and R. H. Goodwin, President, which
are Of course forged. Our country readers, how
ever, cannot be imposed upon by this counter
felt, if they will only bear in mind that the
Branches of the Bank Of the State Of South
Carolina at Columbia and Camden issue no bills
bearing higher value than ten dollars. A gang
of counterfeiters seem to be about, and traders
in The country especially cannot be too eau
tious in examining all bills that may be offered
to Decentralization Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

Rg- We learned by a gentleman from Jones
borough, that HENRY A. WnDs has resigned
the Office Of Postmaster at that place, and that
DR.. KINNEY has received the appointment.
Our friend, "Grist," did not fancy the idea of
having his head chopped off. Well, the Doctor
has fought long, and wore out splendid pair Of
"zungs" in huzzaing for Democracy. and as his
party would have likely passed him by, Mr.. P.
NJ. General did well to give him the appoint
ment However, we are fearful that rerirGl Of
Religion that we have anticipated would come
eff during the Spring months, will, in consc-
quence, be knocked into a cocked-hat!
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

american Frc-arms.---Colonel Colt, the In
ventor of the celebrated repeating pistols, OIL
revolvers, and others firearms, which attracted
so much public attention in the Crystal Palace,
in the American department Of the great exhi-
bition oflS5I, has found his arms to be so great
ly in request in this country not only for the pri
vate use Of individuals, but also for officers in both
departments of her Majesty's service in Great
Britain, and likewise in the various British
possessions abroad, that he has deemed it expe-
dent to make arrangements for establishing q
place for the manufacture ofthem in London.
with this intention, the Colonel has recently ar
rived in this country from the U. States, and has
imported a large quantity of machinery and the
necessary implements for the purpose.-Lieer-
Do3I il1l
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19

The Pacific Raj Road Company.-It Is
stated that this Company, now applying to the
New York Legislature for an act Of iu6orpora-
ton, have made arrangements with Norris Il Go,
of Philadelphia, to put up works to manufac-
ture motive power for their road; and with Hew-
lit & Cooper of New Jersey, to roll the iron,
I rail at the Iron Mountain in Missouri
Wells & Co., A. S. Divin & Co., with others,
have contracted to build one thousand miles of
the road within twenty-four months, to be six
foot guage and double track. The company OK
pect the government viii loan them forty-fve
thousand dollars per mile. If so, the probable
ity is, the road Will be built in less than five
wears.