The New York Herald Newspaper, January 15, 1842, Page 2

HERA 1842, NEW YORK New York, Saturday, January 1 yesterday, a falland accurate verbatim hed before Cong. y tothe Herald, - Tris the first sermon of 1 verbatim, and it is Ax edition of the ser will be published price 6} cents relusiv reporter. ‘a8 published 1 article. mirable Washington Mr. Maffiv’s that 7 quite a curious an’ mon in a small pamph t brochur to-day at this office, printed on fine paper per copy, or $4 per hundred. Vo our Philadelphia subsertbers The Pamapetrma Aceat or tHe Henato, thankinl for the very liberal patronage whieh has been extended establishment, hopes, by uaremitted attention to continuance of the same. lasttwo years, a perfect system has been established forthe distribution of the Herald to subscri- bers inthis city, and it has now attained @ permanent circulation, an nce which st iabelleet, isonly ed by ihere, whore _ fo ularly, will please leave their name 87 DOCK STREET, opposite the Exch: sie copies, beth of the Weekly and Daily, 0 lways be obtained. i. B. ZiIEBER, 87 Dock street, Agent for the Herald. y York Lancet—No. IIT, The r of this papular medical journal will be pu on Monday merning next. [t will contain a great variety of original and interesting matter, rep of lectures, the surgical clinique of the Crosby-street Medical School, Dr. M*Kenzie’s mode of operating for strabismus, editorial articles respecting the war against the Lancet, a word to students, &c., Ke, &c. Price $3 per annum, to be paid invariably in advance ; single copies 6} cents. The fourth number will contain an engraving of a new ana impreved apparatus for treatment of curv tres of the spine, invented by a distinguished phy- sician of this city. The Expected Flare-up in Congress, Ifthe expected flare-up in Congress, caused by the declaration of a Wall street “moral war” against the integrity of Congress, coupled with charges of dlack mail, preferred against eighteen members by name, at $109,000 per head, should not be received this morning, and appear in our second edition, it no doubt will come to-night, and appear exclusively in the Sunday Herald to-morrow. The onset of Wallstreet, through their organ, and also the pretty broad insinuations let off by some of the speakers at the meeting ia the Merchants’ Ex. change, must produce some action at Washington, otherwise the country and foreign nations will be- lieve that the American Congress can be bought and sold “like cattle in the market”’—if not at $ 725 per head—yet at $109,000 each animal, inclu- ding head, horns and heels. Great times in these latter days. Smith succeeds in Nauvoo, of the Deck” versus the } “Lancet,” The argument of David Graham, Esq, on the part of the complainant, was heard before his Honor the Vice Chancellor last evening. Mr. Graham spoke for upwards of two hours, and maintaine the broad ground that Dr. Molt's lectures were his exclu- sive private property, axd that neither Dr. Houston nor the Students had any right to publish, nor in any sway digpose of the notes of these lectures. The affidavit of Dr. Houston in reply to the alle- gations contained in Dr. Mott’s bill was read, but Mr. Sherwood, the learned and able counsul of Dr. Houston, was obliged to defer his argument till this day, in consequence of a prior and peculiar engage- ment, which required his attention shortly after the time at which Mr. Graham concluded. To this postponement his Honor kindly acceded, and the final hearing of the case will be given this day, at one o'clock. As the case is one of the greatest importance and of vast interest to the public, we will publish a full report of the Chancellor's decision. No wonder Joe The “ Capta Mexe Ricrmoxps.—The democrats in the Ken- tucky Legislature are about entering Col. Dick Johnson for the yreat sweepstakes of 1844. Good. Col. Dick Johnson has the same capital as General Harrison had—and why has he not as good a chance ? Crime —Judge Noah and District Attorney Whi- ting are at issue about the amount of crime in this city, as compared with former years. Noah is good attancy work, bat Whiting is the man of fact. For instance—who credits the story of the “ colored light” expresses in the lottery business ? Wan wirt Exocaxp—Creore Questioy —To he unsettled points with England, we now add the Creole question, one of the most excitable of any, in the South. We have now the following knotty Points to quarrel about :— 1. The N. E. Boundary Question—Maine and part of Ni England. rings and Revolution—-Western New & . Canada Yor . African S: Pommercial Seaports. State Debts—The Repudiating States. The North West Territory—Western States. : Creole Case—Southern Stat Here is as pretty a kettle of fish as ever was eaught onthe Grand Bank, and if a war with England can’t be got out of so many questions, we shall give up ship, and cry “ enough” at once. Acnasy Rartnoav —This concern is fast asleep— yet it is the project that can best counteract Bos- ton. Emprry.—The pockets of Uncle Sam, who stands up like Jeremy Diddler, saying “pockets to let.” Navan Iyret)ioexce —U. 8. schooners Flint and Van Buren, from Florida, arrived at Havana on the 23th ult. News of the total loss of the sloop of war Peavock, one of the exploring expedition, was re- ceived here yesterday. She was cast away in Co- Tumbia river. All the officers and crew, and the nautical instruments were saved. We learn thut the government have purchased the ship Grand Turk of New Redford, for a reciving ship on that station ‘The Steam Frigate Mississippi was qmetly ly- ing at New Castle at the last accounts. It is said that she will prove a did failure. Burst vror rie Wart sracer Press.—Not one of the Wail street priats attempted to report the Bank- rupts’ great meeting, but the Express—and that was a miserable affair. The Courier tried and failed— the Journal did not attempt it. The Herald alone gave a full aad complete report, as it always does. E making here harm ia this we Raitaoxn.—A prodigious popular effort ia in favor of the Erie Railroad. No Go ahead. Tue Banervo Srsrem.— Ali seem tobe coming out against the banking system—the bankrupts at the Exchange, and Little Biddle in the Sun office Apropos—How goes Jacksonville shinplasters about these days? Aroto Association — This valuable Society have just published a beautiful mezzotint, called the “Ar- tist’s Dream.” It contains fine portraits of Mic’ Angelo, Raphael, Leonardo di Vinci, Rubens,Rem- brandt, Reynolds, Sc In the foreground is a pain- ter’s easel, a statue, and the artist (his head resting ona table) asleep. The desiga and execution are alike admirab! Lorp Morretn.—This eminent man is going south. We advise him notto talk at allon the sub- ject of abolition r Charios Bagot gets into the saddle in Canada, he intends to ride down all the ultras. A complete revolution may be expected. Casava—When Tue Rev Ma Pree owe-—This saint his been Jecturing here for several evenings. He is no great affair—all ribbon—n» reason Tur Gaearest Roanea Yer—Arnold, of the House of Representatives. Davie Crocket wa a “circumstance” to him, only War on Texas. v e our readers to-day, the annexed private correspondence from Mexico, received by a late ar rival from Vera Cruz. It developes a singular state of feeling in the Mexican goverament towards boih Texas aud the United States. From these details, and from the uadisuuised movements of Santa Ana, there can be ao doubt but an attack will be made on Texas atno distant day, and if so, the war will sue till the Anglo-Saxon race plant their staa- on the heights of Mexico herself. Mexico, Ney. 1, 18:1. Sketches of Use Diplomatic Corps ia Mexico—The British Minister—French Minister—Santa Ana. Dean Bexnerr :— L addressed youa few lines on the 15th ult., in- tending to have writien to you every week, but have failed to do so, not so much for the want of matter, for there is an abundance in market, but because we have no direct ecnveyance to the United States, tl nly one bemg that of the New York Packets, which is by no means regular,as you are aware. Mr. Pakenham, the Euvoy Extraordinary and Minister Plempotentiary of Great Britain, near this court, passed some handsome encomiums on the New York Herald, a few days since, when I had the houor of being his guest, that would have flattered you, allof which | had neted in my me- morandam book, intending to give them to you in full, but uofortunately for us both, J have lost the book in which my notes were made; (his you ma: say was owing to carelessnes-, but it was no suc! thing ; | went to bigh jast Sunday, at the Cathedral, aud while Kaeeling in fervent devotion before the altar, | had my pocket picked of my note book, afew cigars and a New York Herald— and am thus thrown upon the resources of my me- mory, always fragile, for many interesting anec- dotes, historical facts, and Diplomatic juggle,which would not have failed to interest your numerous readers had I bi ermitted to have given them in full ; in fact may censider myself very ex- tremel; fortunate if Santa Ana does not send me to the “Patio de Naranjos,” (eriminal prison) for having noted too freely the opiuiens I had formed of his government—my only salvation is, that I kept my notes in Greek Stenography, and Col. Yhary is the enly man in the country, who could deeypher them, and he is politically opposed to the saint and his government. Ihave been pretty regularly dined by the Diplo- matic “Corps” in this city, for aweek past Of all | have gleaned some information,the which was duly noted at the time, but my notes are gone! Mr. Pakenham said that your money macket ar- ticles were the best published either in Europe or America ; | noted that as a big expression, but true to the letter. He said the Herald was assailed every where, and esrecnlly, by the Wall street clique, not for want of morality, aud be~ cause its proprietor and editor wasa foreigner, and crosa-eyed—but, that you, General Jackson and Captain Tyler had wrecked Major Jack Downing’s “Pwo Pollies” and stuck in the mud Old Nick” with his big Pennsylvania ‘* wagyons,”—that the modern system of * tinaciering,” in the the United States, was more fully exposed in the Herald than any other paper; hence the persecution,or war, wa- ged against you, and that you deserved great ciedit for your energy and “ go-abead plap” i The French Minister, Count de Cvpres, is pos- sessed of a large share of *‘tact” and meatiemelly deportment eis both hospitable and communi- cative, when among friends, or those who speak fluently his language, and are introduced to him under favorable auspices. This seems to have been my good lack, and I am greatly indebted to the Count for many interesting anecdotes. He still chuckles over the victory gained by the French over the Mexieans in 1839; for although the Mex ieans persuade their people that the French got the ing, yet the respect paid to the French Le- ation since, and the stud: protection offered to Bis “ nacionales” by the Mexican government, are proofs that those who govern, know full well how the matter js. He laughs yet at Santa, hav- ing lost aleg, hiding behind a gate post ; and has at his fingers’ ends the suit commenced by St. A. against a Mexican Colonel who dared expose the “Saint,” by publishing the facts connected with his victory at Vera Cruz in Dec. 1839; nor does the Count forget that G Tornel, one of the Saint’s actual Secretaries, acted as his Attorney in the prosecution. Mr. Ellis, the worthy representative of the U. States, is quite adiplomatist You can never know of him what is going on; and although I can but approve of this reserve, 1 must express my chagrin at being wholly unable to bring him out. Nothing can be Known of him, nor have I been able to ascer- tain what is geing on or contemplated with regard to the pending difficulties between the two coun- tries. [t is conceded onall sides that the present commission in Washington will expire before half the claims are adjudicated. ‘The Mexican govern- ment, while Santa Anais in power, will never re- new the conventien, or consent to its being extend- deven afew months. I hada curious conversa tien with him in relation to this and other matters, two days since, which I think may be well worth publishing. You shall have it in my pext. Yours, VRILLE. Mexico, Noy. 10th, 1841. Interview with Santa Ana—his Opinion of the United States— His Determination to make War on Texas— the Santa Fe Prisoners. Dean Beynetr— My last letter was under date of the Ist inst., leav ing off with tae Deplomatic Corps, at Judge Ss the worthy Representative of the United States ; I was hurried at the time, and kept no copy of my letter. My next diplomatic dinner was at the Span- Minister This ** Diplomatie” is so much at home here, that he speaks very frankly with tho: who speak his language, not so much+ who speak it badly, and quite on the reserve with the French. He believed me to be a native of “Castile,” and permitting him to remain under this belief, I gleaned trom him mach interesting infor- mation, wiich shall be given hereafter. The diy before yesterday I was presented to General Sawra Ana; it not being customary wi the President and heads of department to give din- ners to any one, however distinguished. The favo- rable auspicies under which | was presented to “Napoleon 2d,” together with my good fortune in being able to conveise in his own language, en- gaged us at once iy a conversetion of great ap interest to him, touching the recent revolution, by which he had been again seated in power. From the history of the man, it was easy to discover his ** cote foible? and with a litle “soft sawder,” as Sain Shek wouid say, I soon gained his confidence, and the cenversition turned upon the all absorbing ques- tion with him ; namely, the position of Texas, with regard to Mexico. Carefully avoiding the mention of “San Jacinto,” (for this he cannot bear to hear,) I ventured to say, that Texas would, at no distant period, endeavor to. make laws for Mexico proper ; that the character of her people would warrant such « conclusion, and that { was under the impression, the true policy of Mexico, in its present distracted and enfeebled condition, would be to_ recognise the Independence of that Republic, and fix limitsto her boundarivs. He answered with great vehemence and apparent sincerity, never, no never, would he consent to the recognition of the Independence of the land pirates of Texas, (esos Anglo Americanos) while he, Santa Ana, was permitted to diaw his sword to tie contrary; he would not only extermi nate them, bat he would chastise the ** Gobierno del Norte,” (the Goverment ot the United States ;) alleging, theretor, that Texas was not only peo- pled by the United States of the North, bucupheld and protected by that Government.“ What,” said he, emphatically, “is Texas? What is the Unired States? Texas wes nothing at all, and with regard to the United States, it would not take him long to march an army to Washington, and plant the Mexican Flag on its capitol” This, I find, is not a new idea with him, for he held a similar langnage in 1S Minister, Baron Dilfaudis, and the British M Mr. Pakenham ; waich, 1] am informed, was taith- fully communicated atthe time, by the American Consul at Mexico, to his goverament Here T interposed and seid, the friendly relations ex sing between Mexico and the United Siates were such, owing tothe probability of a speedy termi- nation of all old matters im controversy, under the convention of 1839, that a pretext would be wan ing to flog “Uncle Sam,” and moreover, that it was not an easy mater now, for the Yankees woud ht toamon Tothis he said, with a sneer,—the Government of the * North” boast of its bravery, virtue, od liberal institutions ; but it was all“ paja” tf) Wirness,” said he, “ how Mexico had proved herself more than a match for that ereat naiion; for which she was manufacturing a President, by the inflaence of hard cider, and pie’ Cneaning Coon Skins, for he had firgotteo the name.) Mexico by the greatness of her sous, had gained a signal vict over the ® Grand Republica Anglo Americano,” in Deplomacy, and so ,she would do, in arms, whenever an occasion presented it-elf” Here | ventured to ask him wh was, he aluced to * Oh!" said he, ** Meaico car- ried all the controverted points, in the celenraed Treaty of Amity, &e., of 1882 and this too, witer several years negotiation, “We knew” pe acded “chat the North Americans wanted our hard dollars, and we sold them atthe highest price, al preciy unas subido,’ and (hit after this, came the ven ot INIS—O for the adjastment of the pretender ce ns of ciiz ns of the United States on xica, for spoliations aud robberies « y, anc mal-ireatment of their persons; “these” sad he, we managed to liking, for whea we wre hard essed by “the Goveroment of the N Jr m 1833, we nego ivted apoo pringiples we did at We did not, therelore, submit, the first Convention our Sengress for ratification, alleging there: the King of Prussin, whom we had selected as u pire, would not act as such, because we were de- sirons to have the Prussian charge here, sent to Washington. and to obtain ina second negotiation, better conditions, which we were sure to obtai non the eve of a Presidential election; and we were not mistaken. Oar triumph was complete, for the rmat- ter was so managed @s to enable us to decide on every claim 3 commissioners are instructed, and the whole matter is well understood ” A This, “well understood” puzzled me,and | inquired how and by whom it was understood? To which he gave a sarcastic smile, and said, in that consists the victory! I understood it, and was not willing to_press the inquiry further. a ere ends my third letter. But for want cf time,I would willingly finish with the President and all the diplomatic corps in one letter, but it would be too long ; [therefore come to the determination to divide them, and te run the risk of conveyance, which is by no means secure ; 1 keep notes, how- ever, and when I shall have finished with these great folks, J will analyze the government, and give some statistical infermation, which cannot fail to mterest your readers. This country abounds in resources, and but for this great abundance it would be now annihilated. With thisfact its rulers are unacquaint- ed, and they must consequently err. P.S. [hasten to inferm you of the fate of the Texian Santa Fe Expedition ; it has fallen into the hands of its enemies, by the strong erm of Mexican valor, “ treachery.” Iteeems there was an‘ nold” in the eamp, and great insubordination. The poor fellows are now on their way to this if on foot—and barefoot. When they arrive, we will see they be previded with all possible comforts — Meantime it will be gratifying to their relatives and friends, to know that the diplomatic corps resident here, will unite to a man, te prevent a barbarian butchery ot the men, and Santa Ana will be eom- pelled malgré lui to respect the code of civilized warfare. Mexico will pay dear for her treacherous victory, or I have mistaken the character of the Texans. . Avis reported, that several peaceuble American citizens, who resided at Santa Fe, have been shot, and if true, ** Uacle Sam” may have work ahead. VRiLLE. Albany, (Correspondence of the Herald.) Aupany, Wednesday, Jay. 12th, 1842. It has been, fer some time past, comsidered that the Regency would bring forward Coj, Youne as their candida‘e for Secretary of State. This, of course, has aroused the jealous spirit of the other branch er faetion of the party. Accordingly we find in the “Atlas,” of this morning, a long and labored article, which, after eulogising the Colonel to the skies, takes the ground that the reward pro- pesed +0 be conferred on him, is by no means com- mensurate with bis merits, and that it would be un- just, as well to him as tothe country at large, to confine him to the obscurity of a bureau, etc. This is but a single move in the cautions aud deep game that is being played, and bow it will terminate no one can predict.. The resuli of the elections can alone determine. An attempt was again made by Mr Loomis, to-day, to have the time fixed upon whieh the election should be made, but after an unsuccessful motion to lay the matter on the iable, it was stifled, for this day at any rate, bya suece: ful motion to adjourn, Mr. Loomts will doubtless ca.l the subject up to-morrow. In the Assembly, to-day, a great deal of business bas been gone through with. Mr. Grout, fromthe select committee, consisting of the New York de- legation, to whom had been rejerred the petition of the Common Council of New York, im regard to the Registry Law, reported a bill to-day repealing the Registration provisions ef the Jaw. Iu pre- senting the report, Mr. Gxowr remarked that the original tone and manner of the report had been greatly modified, seas to have the unanimous con- currence @| tie committee. Upon this, Wir. BALD- win suid that he objected to it. Mr. McMuRKaY, in un eloquent speech, explain- ed and defended the bill, Mr. MeMuxnay ready debater, and notwithstanding a sort of | ing delivery, he is a great favorite, and always fiuds au atientive audience, His speech to-day, although sort, was an able and elequeut effort. Mr. BALDwie rose and said,tiat lic had,trom the out: been opposed to any change in the Registry law, and when the (ime came fur final acuon in the prem ses, he purposed to express Qimself more at lengih on the subject. Mr. O’Suttivan rejomed, that he had been un- der the impression tiat the committee were unani- mousin favor of the repeal. But from the gentle- man’s deciaration, jast made, it appeared he was aken. Before proceeding furiher, he would remark, purapbrasing the ofation of Siark Antho- ny, that he t explanation or detence of the bill, had been considered and debated euoogh already, ‘but to bury the bill, not :o abuse i”? He could way, however, that the gentleman stood alone in his opposition to the repeal, xs his two evlleagues, who with him represented the whig party of the city of New York, on the floor of this Hanes, were decidediy in faver of the rep al, aud with some it exceptions, concurred entirely in the report. jor Davesac said,that were he born au Ameri- can, 1t should be bis strongest exertion to procure the repeal and rewoval «f this degrading sigma on the character of the city of New York. Butaciti- zen as he was by choice, by adoption, a class t whom the bill was most espeetally aimed, he felt himse!f urged 1o double exertion, “He con- tinued at sme length, in an eathusiastic strain, aud with the violent gestulation ana vekewence so par ticulariy his characteristic, amid the speakcrs and ora(ors of the House Mr. O’Suuxivan to-day, according to previous notice, introduced his bill abolishing capital pune ishments, and comcurrent resolutious recommend: ing an amendment ot the Constitution, so as to take frem the Governor the purdoning power, in cer- tain cases. ‘Ihe bill preposes that all crimes, now punishaole with death, shall be punisned by thi Wiciion of solitary confinement tor life The con- vict shall be considered, immediasely after his con- viction, to be, 80 tar as bis connections with society are concerned, in every respect dead. The reso- lution proposes to submit to the people, at the en- ing fal election, the propricty 0: 50 amend.ng the nstitution us to deprive the por ot the power of pardoning any convict convicted of any crime sow punishable with death ; put if any ma- terial facts or tes\imony should be developed in re- spect te the innocence of the prisoner, them the Governor -hali order a new trial. It reserves to the Legislature the power ot pardoning the convict time uiter the exp ration of t ya years, of two-thirds. Borh matters were refer- committee on the Judiciary. ‘The subj-ct of State Prison labor was brought on the carpet again .o-day by that indefatigable repre- sentative of the mechanics, interest, Sir. Wein.— He called up jor eonsideraiioe his resolution au ho g the standing commitiee on State Prisons to he prisons. Some debate was bad on a pro- ion to send three only of the commitee, as a measure of economy. ‘Ihe amendment was with- drawn by the mover, and the resolution was adopt- ed by a large yote—tue yeas and nays having been ealled. the annual report of the Leathers Manufaetu- rers’ Bank of the city of New York, in relation to balances and unclaimed dividends, was received, and ordered, together with s:milar reports fiom other banks, tobe printed. A great many bills, re- solutions und notices, mainly of a private nature and of no general interest, were introduced and actedon. Mr HorrMas said, that the com om . delegated the duty of exawining the Ac- counts, had not, frem certain reasons, examined those that relate to the liquidation of Safery Fund Banks. In o:derto relieve the committer fromany delicacy that might exist, he offered a resolution divecting them especially to examine those ac- counts. Uhe bill changing the mode of appointment of Bank Receivers, was again taken up, and Mr Loomis advocated the bill ; when, on motion of Mr. USULLIVAY, and in order (0 give a gentleman who was lavoring under an oppressive eold, an op- portunity of beng beard on the subject, the bill, af ter a strong oppusiiion, aid on the table until to-morrow. There were a good many visitors to day, among whom | observed a bevy of New York ladies. Mr. Mc Murky was very assiduous in his attentions to them ; «nd amoug other eares for their wants and evjoyment, I ob-erved ke furnished them with a copy of the New York Herald ; in the perusal of whieh they 4) peared to der.ve a vast deal more gratificat on thon in listen;ng to the dry proeeed- ings of the House. jn the Senate but little was done. Mr. Fosten reported in faver of the bill changing the mode of iting Bank Com ad reducing the number. Uhe reports of th 0 and Green- wich Banks of the city of New York, relative to balancee and unela med dividends, were received Mr. Fuaman introduced a certes of resolutions relative to the Bankrupt Law, aod requesing our Se tors and Representatives in Congress to vote st its repeal. It is extremely dou tial whether resolu ions will pass As they are covcur- Tent, they will lie on the table for onedsy Mr Roor's resolutions were jaken up, in comniitee of the whole, but the committee rose without final action. Cava Uve scar. ABiow Ur —Between the Postmaster General and the Railroad Companies, <i a) TSCRIPT. iadelphin, Correspondence of the Herald.) Puriapeceuta, Jan. 14, 1812. Criminal Examination Against Biddle, Jaudon, §¢ — Appearance of the Defendants— Their Counsel and the Cause of Their Employing Those They Have— The Prosecutors and Counsel—The Recorder— Stocks—An Outbreak in Reading Railroad Stocks, $e. Or. The examination of the witne: and other in- ations into the crimimal prosecution, now pending against Mr. Nicholas Biddle, Mr. Cew- perthwaite, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Jaudon and Mr. Dunlap, creates an exeitement and iaterest here greatly beyond what I had supposed it would have dene, considering what had already become public in thematter. Yesterday,for some time before the hour named forthe defendants toappear, the Court room was filled, and every faverable pesition to ob- tain a view of the great aceuced was occupied, by those desirous of watching the ceuntenance of the “greatest financier of the age,” under the various shades the case might ume. Considering how great and universal the suffering that has flowed from the improper acts of these men, there was ent criminal than might naturally have been expeeted. All were grave, and looked on more in serrow than in anger. Mr. Brppcw was dressed ina surtiut overeoat, buttoned tothe chin, and looked, at least I thought he did, much more depressed than either of his fellows. He oecupied a seat ‘immediately in front of the Recorder, between his counsel, and nearly in the centre of the bar. He spoke not, that I saw, toany ene ; nersmiled, as youknow isso natural with him on all occasions of meeting with his ac- quaintances, He sat still, though it was evident there was raging within such a storm as visit us only about the equinox. Thereisa horror comes over tbose who have been well bred, in first taking a criminal stand in conrt, that is unequalled, end which the strongest nerves cannot resist or con ceal, Anold criminal lawyer who sat beside me yesterday remarked this,as he closely watched the changing countenance and wandering eye of each of the defendants in this accusation—but especially of Me: Biddle and Jaude: Ic excites some litile surprise to see Mr, Biddle and Mr. John M. Read, his counsel, now eheek by jowl, especially with those who know the political relations of the gentlemen. Mr. Read has ever been one of the mast determined opponents of the bank and its management by Mr. Blidlo—be has, prebably, nextto General Jackson and Col. B ton, done more than any other to bring the iniq tous doings of the Monster,” in ite most hideous propertions, fully before the publie gaze Mr. R. was, fer several years, the U. §. District Attorney fer the easierm district ef this State, and for no considerable | of time, in the last tem years, hi is pen been idle, on the matter of the Bankes abuses, but with the skill of an expcrienced angler haw he been continually drawing the fancied for- otten “ fair business transactions” of the concern the lightof day. In banking matters. in faet in all matters that require thought and great labor, Mr. Read is witbeut arival inthe legal prof in this city, and has few if any superio country. He is never flowerv in debate, and eloquemt, though always strong aad logi but allowed a positionto place his battery position of his premises are admitted—he imva- riably earries his ponit by sterm. Subterfuge and finesse are no weapons of It is for the above very i case like this, as well that Mr. Read eccupie:, pposed, the official relation to the great fi- nancier that henow does. By ear y retaiving Mr. R., Mr. Biddle was w and effec'ed two impor- tant ebjects—he secured an able lawyer, and toek from his opponents the very strongest epeke in moving ele- quence, his acknowledged abil: a lawyer, and for hisicommanding politieal position. There are few abler menthan Mr. Meredith, when he lays himself out, and in national pelitical influenee, he probably at this time po: in this city, belonging t: Mr. Cadwallader was retained, probably moi from his known warm personal sympathies parties xecused than fer any other cause Not but that he has talents, and these of a very fine order toe; yet, whether these weuld have been sufficient fer hie present clients to have called him eut of the civil ! s in whieh he generally travels, tot of Mr. Dallas, Mr. Raw dal, D P. Brown, and some others, whoare more ntly engaged in criminal practice, I much question. John K. Kane was retained for—devil me, if I knew what. Not that heis without a very clever re of talenttoo. But then ke has practiced lit- ceatly, and never much criminally His abil- s would not compare with a hundred others as itt an advocate, and as for pelitical influence with parvy, he is a demecrat, he bas not much warm friend of Gey. Porter, probable that a pardon wiil ev pending matter, miscaleulated. Fer the prosecution thereis St George T Camp- bell, who appears for Mr. Austin Montgome: old gentleman, who inthe decline of lite. a fair way, fer the firsttime in his life, to vive self an extended notoriety. Mr. Campbell youmg man of much tact and intelligence He was a pupil of the Hon. George M Dallas, and though possessing a harsh voice he still bas muck ef his Preceptor’s style of eloquence He will not ‘ailto de himself, his client, and justice itzelf, if it should point te conviction, full justice. Associated with him, or rather as the counsel for another prosecutor, (Mr. Henry Horn) against the same defendants, is Francis Brewster, Esq. Mr. B. hrewd man, and apt in his profession H remarkable fer his eheek, which J think alittle harder than any other I ever looked upon In his examinations of witnesses he is irresistible; in his declamation rapid; in repartee, with eourt and counsel, ready; in his logic tolerably amooth, and in his jokes most prolific. Unequal to seve al others engaged in the trial, in point of ability, he is heiess the man, were I adefendant, whom I jd more fear than any other, after Mr. Read, that the proseeutors could have employed ‘The Recorder, who is to pass upon thi tion, after investigation, is a young, amiable, clever gentlemen, wih a fortune Jarge enough to place him above all improper influences, and with talents to keep him straight through the case. on of one of best men that our city a heart overflowing and compas: for the misfortunes, as well as the follies and frailties of his kind With the most determined desire to do the right rigidly, he still has cause to fear the uncenscious sappings of this enviable trait in his natu Tous far he evinces a high determination to do his duty. Such isa brief and bh: sketch of these parties, their counsel, and the court. My letter to you last evening was up to the calling of the first witness, Mr. !aylor. The meeting of the Court is so shert a time before the starting of the mail, (le th quarters of an hour,) that but liettle opportunity is afforded of writing out mach Other than the substance of what transpires; butas much as this you shall have. After 1c! my letter yesterday, the examination ef Mr. Laylor procceiied substantially as follow To aseries of questions put by Mr. Brewstan, Mr. ‘Tas lor stated that he first entered the Bank ef the Uni- ted States asa Junior Clerk, im 1827. At that time, he Biddle, Esq. was President of the Lostita aed 10 hold that office until March, 1839 en became President, and continue in office until April, 1841, when he was succeeded by Win. Draytea. Mr. Drayton eontinued in that office till August of the same year, when he was succeeded by the present incumbent, James Robertson. When Lentered Bank, continued the witness, Wm. Mcllvai He continued in that e required in the @ influence may not have been accusa- tion, and conti: Y yy Samuel Jandon. Jaudon continued in office until the fail of 1837, when Joseph Cowperthwait was elected. In July, Lardmer succeeded Mr. Cowperthw: it, aud retained the office until succeeded Wy me in April, 1841, when I was appointed temporarily, In the follow: ing June f was permanently eppointed to the office, still hold it. Jobn Andrews was Ist Assistant Ca sition watil appointed Cashier, in place of Mr. Jaudon Thomas Dunlap dhim,and remained until ap- pointed Preside Alexander Lardner was the next incembent, and remaine Cashier, in June 1340, when the effice w Directors, held ccived et that meeting from the Presi States, Mr. Monroe, appointing Nicho! P. Eyre, aad ethers, Directors on the ment. Atthe «ame meeting N. Biddle was unasimousiy elected President of the Bonk. Mr. Barwstex now cailed upon the witn« certain papers which had been namedgin his Mr. Taylor thon exhibited and read a lirge nv receipts and loose memoranda, of which the f-loing al hough not literal copies, will convey the pnrpe The first paper was a receipt from’ Nicholes Bid ie President, to the Cashier of the Bank, date! My 6. 1896, for $3000, for “ miscellaneous exp. A penes mark was npon this receipt, im the wo barge per amanent expenses,” signed J. A—whieh the witness said ‘ood for J. Andrews, cashi n this ond the other pape eae standing for the uother receipt of th was for $9,500—for expenses galled “miscellaneous expenses,” and marked as the ‘he pencil murkiags Resarally abbreviated, The third was a receipt from N. Biddle, same date, for $1,600, “Miscel exp:” Same mark. Fourth—A receipt from N. Biddle, May 7, 1836, for $5000 Miscel cxp. Same mark Fifth—A memorandum, signed by N. Biddle, May 16, 1836, charging certain “expences at Harrisburg,” amounting to $1,311, “permanent expences.” 6th.—A receipt from N. Biddle, dated April 2d, 1886, for $5000—* miscellaneo: 7th —A receipt from the same, dated March 31, 1836, for $300)—" miscellaneous expenses,”gwith the ‘usual mark in pencil. 8th.—A receipt from the same for $5096, dated April 12, 1886, for miscellaneous expenses.” %h—A recept trom the dated May 4, 1836, for $100, marked “ . Om for rked “charge J. C—J. Cowperthwait Mr. Brewster here asked the witness if the foregoing papers were enclosed in anenvelope. He replied that he did not find any over them, and proceeded (o the read- ing of other similar documents, he loth paper wasa reeeipt from J. B. Wallace for $10,000, dated March 99, 1826, “ ir. full for professional services, to date,” and marked c. p.e—J. A. llth. A receipt from Joseph Mclivain for $10,000, da- ted the same day, and alee “iu full fer professional ser- viccs to date,” with the same pencil mark, eath. Areceipt from N. Biddle, without date, fer bast for “ miscellaneous expenses,” and marked c. Pp 13'h. A receipt from the same, dated June for $5000, for “ mis. exp.,” marked like the sip sre 14th. A Billfrem Matthew Wilson & Co. Mecllvain and others for the Bank. for runing expresi te and from Harrisburg, amounting to $3,468 50. bill was receipted in full, and bore the usual mark, ce a oth. A receipt from N. Biddle, dated June 0, 1836, for 000, “ mis. exp.” A reeeipt from the same fer $4,360, dated July 8. 1636, “mis. exp.” and markedc. p.e.—J. A. 17th. A receipt from the same for $1,475 63, dated July 22,1836, for“ mis. exp ,” and marked as the others. 18th. A receipt from me fer $10,000, dated July 28, 1886, for * he same mark. 2,000 for protessional services, to inquire into the expedi marked c. p.e. Biddle for $3,630, dated Sept. nd duly marked c. p. e. from the by him Braneh Bunk at Lo ville, being six months’ salary, marked as the others— ©. ee hn. Areceipt from N. Biddle { ' 24,1536, for mis exp. iddle for $3,000, cated Oct. tucky, being six momths’ salery to euch, markedc. p. «. as the oth 2 7 from the same for $2,500, dated Octo- 1836. is. exp.,” ¢. p.e. 29th. A receipt from the same for $600, dated Nov. 1st, 1836.“ Mis. exp.,” c. p. 29th—A receipt from the same for swear positively whether the morking in pencilon this Ley was in the handwriting of J. Andrews, Cashier, or aot. 30th. Areccipt from the same for $611, is of the same date, for the aring the same mark, 3ist—A receipt from the same for $394 50. Nov.8, 1836 a cceunt and markt 34—A memorondum signed by N. Biddle, dated Nov. 18, 1636. directing the sum of $875, to be credited to the forjthe expenses of a dinner given to of that agency and marked. p.e. 33d—A receipt fromthe same for $111 22, November 23, 1836, fer “ miscellaneous purposes,” and marked like the others. 34th—A memorandum signed by the same, dated Dec. 19, 1836, directing $500 to be creditedte another of the Kentucky Branch officers, being six months salary on retiring. Charged to the usual account, and bearing the usual mark. 36th—A receipt from the same for $200, Deo 3, 1836, “ mis-exp,” a6th—A receipt from the same for $500, March 15, 1837. “mis-exp ” 37th—A reeeipt from the same for $4000, April 6, 1837, same account end mark. 36th—A receipt from the same for $400, April 13, 1837, Sar ount and mark. 39th—A receipt from the same fer $6000, without date. The mark e- p.e. J.A. was dated April 15, 1837. 4eth—A receipt from the same for $200,A pril 20th 1837. Same account and mark. 4ist—A memorandum, dated June 21, 1837, givin $1250 as a gratuity to certain officers. Charged ani merked like the others. 42d4— Memorandum, stating that the sum of $60,341 11 had been paid to certain individuals as premiums on exchanges, from May 11,to Oct. 12, 1837. Charged to exchange aecount, and marked in pencil J.C Cashier. G02 binllar miemorabdum, stating whet. $400 hed been paid to C. McAllister, as premiums on Treasury iced This wos marked with the witness’ initials by im. 44th—Anothor memorandum of the same character and for a similar amount. 45th—Still another memorandnm of the same char- acter for $110, marked by one of the clerks in the Bank. 46th—A memorandum, dated Nov. 10, 18%, $22 50, aid as premium on specie deposited in one of the ranches by a person hereiu named. 47th—A ilar memorandum of $1,620 76, paid asa premium on specie. The further esamination of the witness was here post- poued until this afternoon at4o’cleek. Four o’creck P. M, The doors of the eourt room were clo-ed until a few minutes before four. ‘Tho crowd in and about the doors was grea’, on ‘he opening of which the house was immediately filled—the excitement ap- pearing even greater than yesterday. On the strik- ing of four the Recorder took bis reat. The except Mr. Biddle and Jaudon, with their respective couns+l,were in their places. After the lapse of a few minutes the Recorder announced his readiness to proceed. At the instance of Mr. Brewster, the defeadants were called, aud (Biddle and Jaadon having come in) all answered to their names Mr. Brewster then commenced to question Mr. Taylor, whose evidence was not conciuded last night, when the counsel for the defendants asked time fer some eonsultation. Mr. Campaece (aside) —What does all this play- off mean ? r. Reap, after some time ia consultation, ask- ed for » eopy of oath and the warrant en which yere founded. id he would order copies made out; and ordered the examination to proceed. Mr Tarton then commenced reading various items of account en slips of paper similar to those named above in last night’s proc-edings. Several had the name of W. B. Reed on in stocks to day, were of limited The principal feature at the Beard was emount the sodden fallin the priee of Reading Railroad, which fell from eertain bite the-biter-operations ameng brokers, from 26 to 22asked. Mf Elihu cey, formerly President of the company,was at the recent election lefi ou',at which rumor says he became piqued, and threw the whole amount of his stock in the market, some 1.500 shares. What amounted to about the same thing, he sold to these who for some weeks past have been selling short, thes supplying those whom the company or its expected to have the pleasure of -upplying at some profit. The sales for the past few have been on speculation, at high prices ; een, when a person is desirous of real- izing on his stock, the price is found to be some four or five dollars less than what st had previously been selling at. The late lottery system was nota circumstance te that matured by these brokers. a weeks Philadelphia, {Correspomilence of the Herald.” Paaperrata, Jan, 1M, 1842 At ffour o’cloek precisely this afiernoen, the ex- amination ef the charge azainst the officers of the U.S. Bank was resumed before Recorder Vaux. — Mr Taylor. the witness under ¢xarivation yester- day was called to the stand, the Court House erowd- ed in every part wilhanxieus aud curious specta- tors Mr Taylor's testimony yesterday consisted in a ‘iatement of the commencement and termination of the term of service of the various Presidents, Coshiers and assistant Cashiers of the Bank, togeth~ er with a statement of various sums drawa from the late institution and receipted for by the officers, stating for gwhat*:drawn, which has long since heen made public, and eeery, body knows full well was expended in ebtaining their late chatter from our State Legislatare It_ may be well to add that some of the suma were drawn te pay expenses and salaries incidental to the business of the Bank, all of which was examined no doubt originally directed to be done by the frardy and attereard pproved bythem. Mr Tay: lor continues te-day a similar account, and amon, the sums paid to different iy dividuals were severa large sume to William B. Reed, a member of the Legislature of the State at the time the charter was obtained. This said Wm [is Reed was the late Atrorney General of poor,werk oldG overnor Rivner, © vou see pipe-laying in sme of 1s branches is not confined to your city of Goth im. ; We have all read of Judges and Legisia- tors in elden time beieg accessible to those who appeared in golden array; we are sorry to be compelled to admit that Koog Gold is rich enough to find admission into end amony more mo 1 rn coun- vile. It is possible that caring the revolution there lived some of whom their flattering, fulsome pana- gerista might be excused for saying of them thet King George was not rich enouvh to buy them This looks pretty on paper, like many other things, but the persons of whom sech none use may have been anid, had the advantage «f living about half a sentury ago, and at atime when cunning practices and knavish actions, and other spurions coin, passe: current with an unsuspecting people ; but if we may be permitted to try the fame of some persons | their known recorded actions, coupled vith tho; of their near cosnexions who live among | 1 whose lives have been a scene of boasting their great virtue and integrity, while their actios when exposed to light, show an entre destiwiog every principle which constitutes good mep, such violation of faith when and wherever placed them, liability to and coneronee for bribery, dis gard ef old friendships, when and wherever i 2 hg Ds tyrants and knavea Mr. Tuyloz’s stat ment of the variousamounts paid out by the off cers, continues upto the present moment, and it likely to centinue for some hours to come—all « which, thus far, we know to have been passed upa and approved by the Bank lony since, and go t show, what? That the Board aad s'ockholders gav large sums of money to procure their present chai ter; and if it had proved a fortunate speculatior Mr. Biddle and others would have remained G atleast. Itisin vain we talk upon this eubject- every body understands it. Baltimore, {Correspondence of the Herald.1 Baurimoxe, Jan. 14, 1842~9 A. M. Mr. Eprron— There is nothing new or of mach note. The great, grand Court Martial, of which mention ha been made heretofore, rendered its decisioa yester day in the case of Col. James L. Maguire, honora bly acquiting him of all charges. The Lecture the Learned Blackemith, delivered last evening, W. very fully attended. He \attempted to prove tha there was no such thing as native talent or genit ‘*What man has done, man can do,” was his met to, He repudiated and laughed to scorn the notion of lucky stars and all such hobgoblins There tis ne lateratien to note in exchunges, and! the prodags market isat a stand. affairs. erably sharp. —__— é TWENTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS Second Sesston. Senate. Trursday, Jan, 18. Tue Bavswrr Law. 8 Mr. Hustinoren presenied the memorial of sum dry persons in the city of New York, against th weeelp postponement, or alteration of the Bankrup w. Similar petitions were presented in creat nu from New’ York, Baltimore, Hartishurg, sialon aaa principally from New York—by M. rentiss, Kerr, Manaym, Tarumapar, Mru Waicat, Heyperson, Bucuanan, Leawex, Man: RICK, Woops wor, Cray, Wacker, and others, Mr. Woopsriner took occasion te say that h deprecated as much as the peti'toners, any iuterfe ence with the Bankrupt Law; end Mr. Ware made some remarks on the Cunstitutioual power Congress to extend the provisions of the Dankry Law to other than traders. Several unimportant resolutions were receivéd, and several private bills were advanced a stage. Mr. Preston introduced the bill of which he had before given notice, to abolish the office of Commi sary General of purchases in the army; which w: read twice and referred te the Comiuizee on Mili- tary Affairs. Tue Boanp or Excurquen Mr. Buxron resumed the debate en tae New Fise| cal projet of the President, aad isa for wwo ho in opposition to @ currency of “rags au black.” 2 ae In illustration of his argument he dwelt on his fa- vorite topic, the history of Great Britain in the dat of Sir Robert Walpole, which was described by the| Historian Smollet ‘as the uge of interested proje inspired by a venal spirit of adventure, the nat consequence of that avarice, fraud, avd profli which the moneyed corporations had introduced. To the whig times of Sir Ri bert Walpole he said] this country had gone back—to the most calamitous] ie of British history—the period from which alll er present calamities date; and as hi-tory was phi losophy teachiag by example, he wished these things to be known, that the foliies ¢ nation may be a warning to another. He iled minue-| y the bubble institutions of the age w which he ree ferred, and the consequences which resu'ted from them, and asserted that our adm mstration stands to-day where the British governm-ut stood 120 yer ago. Corporation credit exhausted, public credit was resorted to, and the machinery of aa exchequer of issues becomes the instrament oi cae. ing and plundering the people in both couutries. At the close of the Hon. S-nator’s remarks the report “ ie eect ry Lreasary was referred! to aSelect Commit mine. Aud the Sen then adjourned until Monday. ee House of Representatives. ‘Vaoxspai 5 true Ons Haun Roue—Tas Teena ee ea hod gave aoe taut be would at am ear! y introduce a metien amend 1 satab lishing thequs hearted, rey Mr. Firrmoae asked the unanimous consent of the ae to oi tres ae to fix o time to take the ‘ressur) ote out of the commyttye of The recelution belug ol footed wa, ee tne whale Mr. Frutmone moved a suspension of (he rules, and the! yeas and mays being celled on that rotion, the was announced to be yeas 119, nuys o3—so two-thirds ast SA in the affirmative, the rules were not sus ni Peni. Firtmore meved that the rules he pag ex | for the purpose Of going into eommittes of the whuleem the Treasury Note bill. Mr. Ruett said he had a proposition to which ke would ask the unanimous consent of the House, ashe thought it would tend to accelerate the progress of the Dill. It was, that the question be now taken on the sev- eral amendments that have been or may be effered to the bill, in their order, permitting the member off: ring them to make a brief explanation. Waen the amen iments were disposed of, esult to be reporved te the commit- tee, who could teke such order on it as was deemed r. r. Stanty said the brief explanstions would be speeches oftwo hours in length. objected to the resolution; when t said, he had no other object thun to aecel- f the Hor und ke therefore would jotion. Mr. M’Kar then suggested th to an underet the House mizht come te eonfine gentlemen in their re- amendment pending until it is dis ved, agreed ) + Fittwexe approved of the suggestion, and asked the unanimeus consent of the Hou-e to go into commit} tee of the whole on the treasury nove bill Mr. Apums objected r. st m™ juspension of the rules, whiele was carried, and the House went into commitice, Mr. Hopkins in the chair. d to the floor, in- ae | confined to the five doliee simendmi mt of ther gentleman from Teunessee [Mr. Arnold] ‘The Caatmas replied in the sflirmotive, end soggree- ea that the question had better be tuken of tie pending: endment, 80 as to bring the bill itself before the com- —Does the Chair dccide that the ques endment of the gentleman from eames is the question. r peal from that dee. The question was then taken on the sppe decision of the Chairman was sustained. Mr. Axvovp then withdrew his amendment. Mr. Ixcensout then enquired of (he Chau what was the question thea before the Committee. The Caamman—The dment of the gentiemam from Ki ntucky, [Mr. Unpxawoup } Mr. Axprews—[ a I from that decision Mr. Wevwxe asked for the yess ani nays. (Several voices—Withdraw the appeal. Mr. Axpaews saidhe would not withdrew ir, and asked for tellers, but only six rising in the stlirmative, they were not ordered. The decision of the Chair was ther sustained by-s large majority. rt, Buonson said, for the purpose of opening up the whole subject, he would move to sirike uut |e eneet- ing clause of the bill. This would giv ‘lemen an opportunity of disenssing the whole q ion, ir. InGersont then took the floor, aud expressed his intention of offeringan amendment, which was nee to give effect 10 the emeniment proposed by the gem: tleman from Kentucky, (Mr Underwood,) an! ho would embrace that occasion to fay that the cours= pursued! by that gentleman aud some others on this Dill, hi excited in him pleasurable emotions es he regan it as @ harbioger of relief to a sulfering T-catury— But subsequent events inthe House, and coy orsation® with the members had chilled thut hope. Ir os appear= ances indicated, one portion of the House go for a loam and the other for Treasury Notes, while th: y were de- bating the question, the Trearury would surve—like the long earest animal in the fable, from the @ iliculty of choosing between the different kindsof prov euder— He wished to justify the course pur ued by he Com- mittee of Ways and Means in reisionto ¢).\< bill, and said that the desires of the Administration were garded, until they found themselves within the : and the disre- infu- ious ence of a sterner rule, the rule of neces obvi necessity. Under these circninstances what duty of the Committee to themsely:s and the cov to sacrifice theit ewn preconceived opinions + dices; and he hoped that the majority of the HL + did the majority of the committee. ality of Treasury Now doubts, he held it tobe a citi P. place in the constitution which gave aut the debts of the Geweral Govern er to issue Treasury motes wi of 1819 was signed by the F himself —J * Madison ; an: thet billthere was e dee claratory proviso thut they we ed foe th s wey hav beem dee Supreme ‘otes, m ent of debtsend berrowing mo cided to he promissory notes by Court. [To addition to their valu they posses the addi‘ional va jovervment in payment of fogiat of, instead of an apolig: eail the attention to th on pri evenue, Were forthese note Mili pu ment ft the mal administration of the goverv me, necessi'y for the meai TY Wee fi ty,and it wos their duty to relicve that diilwulig professed himself to bea whig, marrow, tours and d be considered the true imteresis ot his port upon the interests of his country. “ Qur country