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NEW YORK HERALD. | i jioccccinn caret o Representatives OG Ti) Dotrax Weewur Henato was published at this office on Tuesday morning—and is now for sale. Tt contains @ continued report of Colt’s trial, with engrav ings, up to th oe T day of publication. Price two cents New York Layexr No.4 was published at 1 Ann Street, on Saturday last. Itisa very interestiag number—price 6} cents, The fifth number be published next Saturday. It will contain a continnation of Dr. Mott's Lectures, with other valuable matter, This is the cheapest and most beautiful medical Fournad ever published in any country. Geta copy and see it OG Tue Tarai or Joun C. Coxr, at length, with il- lustrations; will be published, in pamplet form, at this office as soon as the jury have rendered their verdict— probably by next Saturday The General Ad stration--Organization of a New Party, We understand that preparations are making in this city, to call a public meeting, in order to form a popular organization, that will give its support to the present Administration of the General Government, regard to any other party or clique, or hav- {rence to future movements for the Pre- without ing any sidency The conduct of Congress has been so extraordi- ary and vacillating of late, in reference to every public meacure—the bankrupt condition of the trea gury i# 80 pressing—the necessity of a settlement of the currency question so great—that the people can- not longer stand idly by, and see time, character, money, and reputatien all wasted—all treated with scorn, by many of the present representatives of the people. The recent administration meeting in Phi- adelphin, called together by nearly two thousand persons, and numbering probably four thousand more, ought to be the signal for a series of similar meetinge throughout the country. It is true, that, im reference to that demonstration we have various tatements, representing that “it was a failure”— that it “ended in smoke”—that “it was an abortion” —but these statements, coming from the violent ul- ras of both factions, only indicate their wishes, not the facts or the truth. The masses ef honesty and atelligence, which are not under dominion of the corruptions of the politicians, caunot make an effort to sustain the honor and integrity of the Administra- tion, without incurring the fears, the alarms, or the hatred of the political cliques. The feeble attempts made in Philadelphia to break up the meeting on Monday, are, therefore, a good symptom that the right spirit has been roused to action among the people, and that it will go on “conquering and to cenquer.” Itis uigh time that something should be done to produce an impression on Congress. Two months have been wasted by both houses in useless—in uaprofitable—in endless discussions, while the coun- ry is suffering—the treasury is empty—and the go- vernment almost reduced to beggary and bankrupt- ey. in one howse—in the Senate—every thing is done tha! can shape tuture events for the succession i other house, the personal squabbles—the vi- olent harangues—the ridiculous proceedings would diagrace an assembly of loaters or sans culottes at the highly respectable Five Points of New York. How ong are these things to be enacted before high hea. ven? No one now cares what is said or done in Con- gress, 0 complete has its conduct covered its pro- ceedings with disrespect. With these views, we hail any popular movement that will bring out the moral and sensible influences of the country, sufficient to put a stop to the present downward progress of cvents. Tom Gueat Tuat.—The tial of Colt disclosed new features yesterday—particularly that of the ex- aminetion of Caroline Henshaw. To-day itis ex. pected the evidence will be closed, and the argu ments of counsel begin. It is not probable that the case can be given to the jury before to-morrow night, or Saturday morning The excitement throughout the city has increased during the weeh. Nothing jike it has ever taken place before in this country, and we doubtif in any other. Appropos— a the report of the “ Extra Tribune,” last evening. we find that a very ungentlemanly observation is reporied to have been made by Mr. Emmett, rela- tive to the French Consul. Is it 1 privilege of coun- sel so to talk of witneeses ? Oanerine Hensuaw was dirssed in a black silk frock, black leather shoes, «drab colored me- rino shor: cloak made neatly after the present fashion, lixed with blue silk, a hood lined with the same, with light blue silk tassels. Shehad on adazk Tilac colored silk bonnet, with light lilac spotted ribbon, and a black lace veil. She looks to be abort twenty one years of age; has fine features, a gentle, innocent, and almost infantile expression ; a very beautiful and small mouth with lips like » sleeping nt's in their shape, a fine round full forehead lightish brown hair, parted plain across the forehead, blue eyes with a very mild expres- sion, goed teeth, straight nose, and the whole style of her features are moulded in the finest Grecian ayle; her per-coptive organs were very fully developed. She gave her testimony in an artless, simple, clear, and unafiected style, and with great sensibifity Tus Coerr or Srssions—Juper Noau—Juner Lyven.—From the appearances of affairs at Albany, 'y probability that the law of 1846, under dges Noah and Lynch hold their seats in the Cour: «! Sessions, will be repealed—and that the Governor will interpose no veto to stop its re- ra) seems to be the order of the day, both at y and Washington—but at Albany they are ra- ther more decided and successful. Governor Sew- ard, be.ng m his last term, seems desirous to go out of office as cuiedy and amiably as possible. His bit- serest enemes now are to be found among his own supporters ju this city, whose aspirations for office 2e cisappoiated, because he had not more to give.— vit! endeavor te slide out of office as quietly as ceuble. and will, therefore, veto none of the repeal which the legislature may pass. te of the question, Judge, Noah is thrown is, and again becomes the smiling, empered, and happs Major Noah, ready to be gent to Alg.ere or Guatimr ta, as a Consul or Chargé des Af as the case may be. We were the firat » bring the Major forward as Judge, but as neither he nor we, or some cause or other, have got along smoothty .n the Sessions,we shall be more happy to ser him saagly seated in some consulship, or in some diplomat office,under “Captain Tyler,” rather than pom t nhic presect one. He is well fined, by his pastilife and associations, for such stations. Col. Stone is sow at Walington, in search of such an office— the ie not so well suited as the Major, and for sald laag syne,” we would rather see the Major succesful in each an object, than old Animal Mag- netiem, any day. As respects Judge Lynch, he must be provided fer too ‘The present moment is a crisis in the des- tiny andpes.tion of all publicc haracters. During the lest year or two, the tw 9 great parties that have heretofore divided the nation, have beea coming to pieces. rees is in a state of complete disor- gantzation ond confusion The President and his able cabineat present the only centre of attraction for the quie!, honest and patriotic people to range round—and nalese something is done to give @ pro- yer apport to the government, the whole republic will beoore a splendid piece of anarchy, and a by- word threnghout Barope and the world. Ce Ax aweec Witwess on THe Sraxp,—One of the most nove. sordinary, and awful events that ever took place a a Court of Justice, was the bringing inio court asa * the tenantless skull of the late 5: muel Adams, and preseating it, in all its terrers, ‘0 the court, counsel, jury, and witnesses. lt b 6 given an awiul sablimity to thie tral, which no other trial ever presented. What effect thie terrible «+ nes from the charnal house may have on th - et we know n t—bat we trnst it will aid the ord of justioe of Tuesday last are deeply interesting. The dso- tution of the Union has been prayed for by petition, and the aged Ex-President Apams, who presented the objectionable documen’, is on his defence for the deed. The House was governed by a more solemn spirit (han usually prevails in that body, and there appeared to be forebodings of a crisis which every lover of his country must deprecate. Mr. Adams takes the ground thatthe oppressors of the people of the"north by the rejection of their peti- tions are of the nature of some of those under which our Revolutionary fathers suffered, and that the Declaration of the Nation’s Independence, which Justified the change of rules, and the destruction of the government, then would equally justify an alter- ationnow. ‘ The begioning of the end draweth nigh.” Drexensiana.—Boston and all New-England has caught the Dickens fever. Fanny Elssler, Lord Mor- peth, Llder Kaapp, and Dr. Lardner, are gone for ever. Tine danseuse or the lord can’t hold a can- dle to the novelist. The feverisonly begun. These are a few items from the Boston papers: | Dickensiana. (From the Boston Post, Jan. 25th.) The calls upon him (Charles Dickens,) have been yery numerous from the hour of his arrival at the Tremont House, up to this time, and probably will continue to increase during the two weeks he will remain here. Delegations from Hartford, Ct., and other places, are already here for the purpose of tendering to him invitations to dinners, ard other courtesies [Krom the Boston Transcript, Jan. 26th } We understand that Mr. Dickens has accepted the invitation of the young gentlemen of Boston to a dinner, which is to be given him on Tuesday next, at Papanti’s Hall, Tremont Row. In consequence of the announcement that he would attend the Tre- mont Theatre last evening, the building was crowded from pit to gallery, and when he entered the private box which was reserved for him, accompanined by his lady and Earl Mulgrave, the whole audience rose, en masse, and gave him three cheers, which he ac- knowledged by bowing to the assembled multitude. We trust he will have no reason to complain of want of attention paid to him during his visit to this eoun- try, and that he wil! find hissplendid talents are duly appreciated. 3 hen Jonas and the Deacon get “running asaw,” there is no knowing what will be “ the end on’t.”— Such was the case last night, the Deacon as usual setting the saw agoing. ‘* Jonas,” said he, “why is Mr. Dickens like a mighty river?” Jonas took a cogitating stroll through the corridor and ejacu- lated, “* giveit up.” ‘* Because,” said the Deacon, “he’s the Boz for-us.” (Boephorus.) ‘* Pooh,” said Jonas, with a contemptuous curl of the lip, “that’s enough to make Boz sick.” ‘* Perhaps 80,” replied the incorrigible, ‘ but Boz well never said so good a thing in his life.”— [From the Boston Times, Ja To Cuances Dickens, E. Welcome, loved stranger, from adistant Welcome, thrice welcome to our haj py, land. Fairson of Genius! Ruler of the mind! Greater than thee, thou leavest not behind. Mover of Hearts ! each breast in some blest hour. Has owned thy genius and has felt thy power. How happy, we,to welcome thee, extend Our eager greetings to our guest and friend. ‘Thou—chronicler of poverty’s dark maz Hast ope’d a new world toour wondering gaze. To others leav’st the wealthy, proud and great, To picture forth the lowly wand'rer’s fate. Te common writers leav’st the common strain; To fill thy place they would aspire in vain. New Packer Sur Sr. Nicuoras.—This new packet ship, the finest in either Havre line, is nearly ready for sea, and will sail on Tuesday next for La Belle France. Inher construction every modern improvement in ship building has been adopted, and she is therefore complete and splended in every point of view. Her tonnage amounts to 797 44-96, and she is 148 feet long, 34 feet 6 inches beam, and 21 feet 5 inches deep, exhibiting fine proportions. Inwardly she is tastefully and comfortably fitted up, with ample accommodations for twenty-two cabin passengers. Her carving work, by Cromwell & Harold, is, elegant—her joining work, by Young & Cutter, excellent, and her stained glass represen- tations beautiful. Outwardly her appearance is striking. Her hull is a fine American model, and her rig light, strong and tapering. Her builders, Westervelt & Mackay, have indeed turned out a superb ship. Her figure head is St. Nicholas full length as aBichop. On one side ot her stern appears St. Claus descending a chimney, from. Ingham’s ’picture, and on the other side ascending, as taken from Wier's picture. Altogether she is a fine shipand a superb model. Her agents are Boyd & Hincken, in Wall street. Anniva or « Wesr Inpia Steamer.—The Forth, steamship, Captain Fayner, the first of the West In- dia mail steamers, has reached Havana from Eng- land. She thence proceeds to New Orleans, Charles- ton, to this port, and gojon to Halifax. Thence back again to Havana, and so on to England. And thus the communication completely round the edges of the great Atlantic Ocean will be regularly kept up by eighteen steamers. ‘We understand ,that the British Consel, in this city, has been appointed agent for New York. By these steamers all the West India ports are re- moved about a week nearer to this point. Tre Narionac Isteccigencer.—Usnanpnsome Cospvcr.—The ‘ National Intelligencer” of Tues day, publishes a letter purporting to ‘be dated at New York on Sunday last, which professes to give the leading items of the late news brought by the Britannia steamer. The principal contents of this letter are taken, word for word, from the Extra pub- lished by us last Sunday—yet, neither the “ Intelli- gencer” nor the letter writer gives us the customary credit. Was the letter made up at Washington from the slip sent by us to that office ? or was it stolen here by the Intelligencer’s correspondent ? Do let us know—and we shall place the meanness where it is properly owned Porvky axp Pirevavine.—Mr. Bryant, the amia- ble editor of the “ Post,” in one breath, announces himself asa candidate for State barber, and gives Mr. Curtis another dose of his recently discovered medicine, consisting of equal proportions of poetry and pipelaying. Mr. Curtis, of course, swallows it, just before going to bed, and rises up very much re: freshed in bis ioner man; but whether the Legisla- ture will swallow the other, we know not. Mr. Bryant is fast becoming as celebrated a man in science as he has been in poetry. He has rescu- ed hemoepathy from death, by giving us several lectures on that profound science—and he has now reduced it to practice in political life, by administer- ing to the Collector a series of infinitismal doses, in equal proportions of poetry and pipelaying. Veri- ly, this is a great age. Corrs or Excixerns.—We find in the Norfolk papers the following General Order, from the Head Quarters of the army,fwhich we publish. although not by authority, in justice te Colonel De Russy :— Gexerat Orpt I Adjt. Genl’s Office, Was 1. The Court of loquiry, i uted at the request of Lieut. Colonel R. : De Rusay, of the Corps of Engineers, pursuantto “ val Orders,” No.76, for the Jnvestigating the complaints made agai persons for not allowing thei py of stone at the Rip Rapa; % 18 contracts for stone, he has tully executed the instruc tions received from the Colonel of Engineers, has re ported the following opinion : The Court having carefully examined all the papers before them, in support of the accusation, and having obtained all the evidence within its reach, as is shown by the Record, is of opinion that the complaints made ogainst Lieut. Col. RE. De Russy are unfounded, unjust, and entirely unworthy of notice. i The Court is aleo of opinion that Lieut, Col, R. EB. De Rusay, in pursuing the course he did in procuring stone for the public works under his charge, strictly exoeuted the instructions he received from the Colonel of Fengt neers; that the prices fixed by Lieut. Colonel R. FB. [ye Rossy flor the various qualities of stone, was just and ne of the quality he received; ond that his duty ine faithful and intelligent 2, Phe proceedings in the foregoing case are appro ed. ved. 3. The Court of Inquiry, of which Colonel James Bankhead, Second Artillery, is President, is hereby cis solved. By command of Mason Gewenat Scorr. R. JONES, «2. Gen Laxs Livre —The navigation of the ‘ate cor- tinues pertectly oj en Horrisburgh, [Correspondence of the Herald.) Harnisnvnen, Jaw 22, 1812. Situation of Pennsyoania— Potiticians— Abandonment of the Public Works—Taz on the Coal Trade— Theatre, &c- But few subjects of general interest have as yet been brought before the legislature for their action The qustion once settled that Penasylvania would not, if she could avoid it, repudiate her debt, the idea has suggeated itself to some of our modern so- lons, or been suggested by alarmed creditors—“how is she toavoid it!” Some,say, the people bear tax- ation, 30 we'll give them more of it. Others would apportion the State debt among the holders of real and persenal property, and charge to each individual his portion of the debt, giving him credit on the books of the commonwealth for all mot paid on the same. Another class advocate an immediate sale of the finished lines of canal and railroad, and the abandonment of the unfinished—while others talk loudly of retrenchment and reform, and of eco- nomy in expenditure. The latter class are the most despicable of all orders of politicians. Morning, oon, and night are they found talking of economy, but as soon as they see their principles about being reduced to practice, they eommence a grumbling concert, and a seri¢s of complainings, which inva- iably eauses an indefinite postponement of the subject. Perhaps there is no legislature in the Union where there is so much talking for “‘bunkum,” and so much legislation for party, asin Pennsylvania. For the last 20 years they have been continually talking of economy, and at the same time have been expend- ing, with more than a prodigal hand, all the money the State has been able to borrow or manufacture.— Whatever question has been brought forward, the inquiry invariably has been, “how will it operate upon ‘the party ?” and this once ascertained, sides are taken on the subject, gind all the reasoning and argument in the world cannot induce a man to act in such a way as to injure, in the remotest degree, ‘the party with which he has the honor to act.”— Thus every question is made a party question —and if advocated by one party, is looked upon with sus- picion by the other. | z A I have no hesitation in saying, that the unfinished lines of caaals will be abandoned, or finished by companies. A large majority of the members of this legislature are opposed to making further appro- priations to these improyements—the North Branch Canal in particular, connecting with the New York improvements, they are determined shall be given up for the present, and it will, perhaps, never be com- pleted. The citizens of the north look upon {this canal as the most important improvement in the State ; but the people in all other parts of the State regard it as an idle and visionary scheme, and will ever oppose any additional appropriation to it. Mr. Gibbons, of the Senate, aday ortwo since, in advocating au chandonment of the unfinished lines, said that after much careful examination of Penn- sylvania, her condition and prospects, he had arri- ved at this conclusion =the improvements must be abandoned or Pennsylvania must repudiate her debt. In his opinion, the question presented itself in all the light of day—abandonment or repudiation. The coal trade, it has been supposed, would even- tually become a source of great profit to Pennsylva- nia ; but from present appearances should not be surprised should the legislature, by their action, cripple it in its infancy. A resolution was introduced into the House the other day Jaying a tax of 25cents per ton on all coal mined in the State. The movers of this measure contemplate, without looking at the justice or injustice of it, being able by such a law to tipine into the coffere of the State asum not less than $60,000. The whole amount of coal mined in the State in the year 1541, they estimate at 1,500,000. Should this ever become a law, the county of Schuylkill, in which lies the greatest coal region in the State, will be forced to pay in addition to her present heavy taxes, nearly $25,000 annually, mining as she did in 1841, nearly 600,000 tons of coal. iby this means and this alone Pennslvania is to avoid re- udiation, I would say let her repudiate and save hex enor. , A theatrical corps from Philadelphia are now play- ing, or trying to play, dut of them I shall aey but little. Without being accused of flattery I can sa with truth, it is “* murder most foul.” Miss Randolp! is all that is attractive about the eompany, and with- out her they would be destitute of merit. She had a benefit last night, and 1 am pleased to say had a full house. She played her parts well—sang melodious- ly and danced delightfully. In the language of the immortal Burns— Down flowed her robe a Tartan sheen Till half a leg was scrimply seen, And such aleg ! my bonnie Jean 0 Newark, Ohio. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Newark, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1842. Newark—Its Situation, Prosperity, §¢.—His Homor the Mayor, and Shinplasters—‘Ihe State Senator— Temperance,.&-c., §¢. James Gorpon Bexvetr, Esq. Dear Sin: —De! ng that the beautiful town from which } address to you this letter, deserves to receive as muck ettention in your columns, (for the Herald is greatly sought after in it,) as most of the thousand and oze towns in which you have estab- Kshed correspondents, . shall endeavor to give some description of its present situation and rising im- portance. It is beautifully siruated at the junction efthe three forks of the Licking River, a branch of the Muskingum; and is the seat of justice for the county of Licking—the mest] flourishing, and with but two or three exceptions, the most populous county in Ohio. The Ohio canal passes through one of the streets of Newark, and, from it, through- out the summer, resounds continually the hum of business, so sure an index of the fast progress ma- king in the town towards wealth, population, and luxury. Of «ll the towns situated on any of the Ohio canals, Newark isthe most flourishing, and does the most business, save Cleveland. The tolls on the canal, received here, are twice as great as at any other place except Cleyelaad, and very nearly equal to the amount received there. The population in in 1830 was nearly 1,100; in 1835, 1,391; and 1840, 2,705, without including a large portion of the sub. urb of East Newark, and the whole of the Lock- port sibarb, which make the entire population about £500. The town is blessed with a shinplaster currency, issued in the name of the Common Coun- cil. ‘ne notes are beautifully executed on the best bank note paper, and signed by our most excellent Mayor, the Hon. George M Young, and the Re- corder, J. M. Smith, Esq, who are both, I grieve to say, indicted for issuing and putting shinplasters in circulation, and will have their trials at the spring term of the Court of Common Pleas Mr. Youngis a man of considerable note and great influence, and was a candidate for State Senator at the last election forthat office, against eur present elequent and dis- tinguished Senator, the ‘Hon. B.!B. Taylor, who, although this is his first term, has acquired a name and reputation as broad as the noble State in whose, councils he sits. | cannot agree with Senator Tay- lor in all his ultra notions, which have procured for him from his enemies the sobriquet of the “ Se- nator Benton of Ohio ;” yet 1 must award him cre- dit for high talent, integrity of purpose, and a bold and fearless independence; and I doubt rot that ere long, he will be sent by a confiding constituency to assume a position in the Congrees ef the nation. In Newark is situated the splendid marble bank- ing house of Messrs. J. O. & H. Smith, the eutire owners, or nearly so, of the Bank of St. Clair, of Detroit, Michigan, and the endorsers of ite notes for circulationin Ohio. The Messrs. Smith are gentie- men ot great and undoubted wealth, ahd have con- ducted their business operations generally in a very honorable manner. The notes of the Bank of Si. Clair, have hitherto formed the nciea part of the circulating medium in this section o| country. The greatest objection to their circulation is, that they are supposed to be issued and endorsed here in defiance of law,but notwithsranding,they are a thou- sand t mes better than most of the trash in circula- tion. Y Thr temperance reformation throughont all this region is wonderful. ‘The eloquence of the reform. ed drunkerds has made — eleven hundred con- verts in Newark, twelve hundred in Janesville, and fifteen hundred in Columbus, and many, very many, in all the towns and country around. Success to the glorious cause! L*Oceiwweste. Larar Fine at East Bosrox.—The Eastern Rail- road Depot, a new and very extensive wooden buil- ding, at East Boston, just completed, and occupied to-day for the first time, was discovered to be on fire at about 12 o'clock, M , and in a very short time was entirely consumed, together with a large quan- tity of pine wood. ae leading to the De- pot was partly destroyed. e have heard it ex. mated that the damage will exceed $36,000.-- Bos: Democrat, Jan. 2. Istenestixe to THe Seveaty Forxs.—An Eng- lish paper informs us that twelve tin packets of pre- served French beans, in a wooden box, have been brought up from the Royal George, stamped ‘Coa serves Aviichena de Catron, Marseilles.” Neither Yiaegar nor pickle had been ased; they had been boiled and placed in air-tight vessels, and were as fresh and fil tor use as when first inclosed. They have been'fifty-ceven years under water. na Alban [Correspondenee of the Herald.| Avsany, Mowpay, Jan. 24, 1842. There has been an ‘tniienally large attendanee in the third House, or Lobby, to-day, and they have been very importunate im their attendance om the members ef the Assembly. Scarcely one but had a legislator by the button, strenuously exerting him- self to convince the honorable gentleman of the great advantages that would acerue from the adop- tion of seme particular measure, in which of course he was wholly uninterested. yf their success in these distnterested exertions for the public goed, that is another matter, which the future events of legis- lation must decide. These gentry—these standing egislators, as Mr. Hoffman terms them—are the greatest nuisances in creation—the most indefatiga- ble bores that ever annoyed mortal man. In the Assembly, to-day, a very large number of petitions were received, most of them relating to lo- cal matters. The devil seems to be to‘pay among the tax collectors,as there is scarce a county infthe State from which there is not a collector asking fer an ex- tension of the time allowed by law for the collection of taxes. The reasons assigned by the applicants are various. Some have their wives sick, others are sick or have been sick themselves. This special le- gislation in the premises is radically wrong. A ge- neral law should be enacted, which would cover the whole ground, for if nothing else were saved, there would be much less ot the legislative time consumed than there ig at present. A number of petitions are also received from persons claiming damages for in- juries sustained by canals and ‘other public improve- ments. One would suppose a general law might be of some advantage in these cases also. At all events, a more effectual mode to shorten the sessions and thereby carry out those principles of ‘ retrench- ment and reform” which are just new such especial favorites, could not be hit upon. The subject of a further exemption of household furniture from seiz- ure under landlord’s warrants, also appears to be oc- cupying a large share of public attention. Mr. ‘Wein gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill to-day which will doubtless meet the views of the great body of petitioners. Mr. O’Suttivan gave notice of a bill allowing rai] road and other companies for internal improvements to form themselves voluntarily into associations such purposes, allowing them to raise subscriptions, and allowing villages, towns and cities the right of self-taxation for the assistance and furtherance of such objects. Mr. O'Sullivan is a most indefatifati- gable legislator, and has introduced more bills his session than any other member. Mr. Swacxnaaer called for the consideration of his bill providing that the United States shall not ee- tablish any branch of a bank, exchequer, fiscal agent or any other agency for the purpose of traffic in ex changes, emi-sion of notes, &c. As it involves a Constitutional question, it was referred to the Judi- ciary Committee. , Mr. Carvt, from Otsego, called for the considera- tion of his resolution offered a day or two since, pro- viding foran eal? asto whether any of the engi- neers on the public works had become interested in any way in the contracts, &c. and in violation of the laws in such case made and provided. It was refer- red to the standiag Commuttee on Can: Gen. Dix offered a resolution providing for the election of Regents of the University. e day upon which the election is te be made is left blank, sabject tothe pleasure of the House. A number of private and local bills were read a third time and passed. The bill allowing the third congregation of the Associate Reformed Church in the city of New York to choose a more eligible site, was received from the Senate, and on motion of Mr. McMur Ray, who stated that the object was to allow the trustees to erect a church up town, where most of the congregation resided, and it was necessary that the bill should become a law by the first of Febraa- ry, it was ordered toa third reading and passed. The North River Bank have requested that they may be permitted to print their petition and memo- rial at theirown expense, and lay them before the members. This is unnecessary, as all this might be done without any such permission. Perhaps the institution seeks to give it some sort of legislative sanction by these means. " There was considerable sensation created in the House to-day on the reception of the enormous pe- tition from New York, signed by some 14,000names, praying for a change in the public school aystem. r. Davezac introduced a resojution in regard to the Virginia controversy, proposing to refer so much of the Gonernor’s Message as relates to that subject, to a select committee. The Major was about to make a peech on the subject, but under the rule all resolutions giving rise to debate lay one day on the table, and the Major was accordingly cut off. _ A petition was presented from some of the heirs of James W. Leake, praying for a restoration of the estate. Mr. McMurray remarked that the commit tee to whom this subjeet had been referred, were about to make a report, and had written to New York to get all the testimony on the subject, and this hed not been sent in until the report was ready to be made. : The Committee of the whole had the New York Registry Kepeal Bill under consideration, and made some progress therein. 4 , Mr. Grovr introduced a bill in relation to the Water Commissioners. It proposes that their pow- ers shall devolve on the Common Council. i In the Senate, a long debate ensued on a motion made by Mr, Fostex, after the journal had been read, to strike owt the Governor's Message in rela- tion to the Receiver’s bill. The motion was laid on the table, to take up, on motion of Mr. Dicxixson, the bill authorising @ special loan for the completion of the Chemung Feeder. The bill was passed. A petition was presented by the President, from Garret A. Stryker, praying that he be relieved from assess- ment in the city of New York. : The notes of the Clinton County Bank are in redeemed at the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank in this city. It seems that the impression Was errone- ous that the bank had been d. J There is quite a breeze being kicked up by the ci- tizens of Rochester, on account of the appointment of Samuel G. Andrews, late Clerk of the Senate, as Postmaster uf that city. They charge the junto here with dictation on the subject, and are highly indignant thereat. Some of them go so far as to say, that this is one of the results of the bargain whereby the whig junto or regency agree to cease from all attempts to head Captain Tyler. The day of the cliques of either party’s success in dictation is past. Their sceptres have departed, and the peo- ple have now determined to speak and act for them- selves. Inthis there is reason for every good patri- ettorejoice. Corrupt and special legisfation, foster- ed by these arrogant cliques, be they styled juntos er regencles, has too long disgraced our statute OOKS. Cave Uneisear, Cuarnam Trreatne.—Thorne, who is now the great caterer for public amusement, is reaping a rich reward from the delighted audiences that night- ly witness the new spectacle of Undine. The splendid ecenery, the gorgeous tableaux, and the unrivalled military evolutions of the fifty Naiad warriors, from whom some volunteer companies would do well to take a lesson, produce an eflect seldom attained in the dramatic art. As:rssmeNts—Triz Corroration Successrut.— The Chancellor has delivered his opinion in twent two assessment cases, brought before him, on bills applying for injunctions to restrain the Corporation of New York trom selling asseseed lands, &c , and also in three cases where the Corporation took de- murrers to the bills filed. In all the cases his deci- sion is against the claimants and in favor of the Cor- poration—suataiaing the demurrers in the (hree cases and denying the injunctions in the other twenty-two The decision in all the cases is founded expressly on the want of jurisdiction in the Court of Chance. ty—the remedy of the complainants, if they a inju- red, being complete at law, by action of trespass or bap ede xe he cases named in the opinion are, Van Doren and others vs, The Mayor, &c. of New York; Striker vs. the Same, Pearson and others vs. The Same, and Was greg and others vs. the Same. The facta, We. of the last were the same asin twenty-one other cue, which are not specifically mamed.—Commer- ca. Court Calendar—This Day, Count or Common Puxas— Part 1—Before Judge In- graham —i0 o'clock A. M.—Nos. 65, 127, 136, 13, 20, 137, 199, 141, 143, 149. 59, 63, 2 t 2—Before Judge Ingraham—4 o'clock P.M.—Nos. , 14, 908, 310, 102, 104, 26, 112, 114, 116, 118, Growrn or Wasnitxorox.—The late return of the assessor shows that two hundred and thirty-six hou- ses have been built during the last year. The popu- lation by the late census is 23,364. The assessor's aggregate at the end of the year makes it 25,016. ‘The deaths during the year were 319.—Giobe, Missizsrrrt, Riven —At Burlington, Iowa, on the 6th inst. the Missisippi was frozen over so hard that the largest teeme were enabled to cross with per- fect salety. [Correspondence of the Herall.) Wastinovos, Jan. 25, 1812, Business of Congress— Mr. Ada Ceecubve Ses sion— New York Postmaster Presidential lnsri gues —Lord Morpeth. This day has been spent in a manner wore than useless in both Houses of Congress, Me Berricn’s speech in the Senate, no matter how able it may be, was ill-timed, and out ef place ; if it has any etlect, it will be injurious to the cause. As much wisdom is often exhibited in keeping still asin the ablest speech. When a subjecthas been exhausted, why not let the vote be taken in silence ? In the House, the factiousness of Mr. Adams has already cost the nation money enough to relieve the present embarrassment of the Treasury, and the score is not yet completed. The scathing preamble and resolutions of Mr. Marshall, with his most elo- quent, appropriate, and patriotic speech, will com- mand the attention of the whole country. Whether any practical, orbeneficial consequences will result from his movement remains to be seen. Mr. Adams’ argument in defence of the incendi- ary petition, and of his own course in presenting it, was most lame and unsatisfactory. From the natu- ral, inherent right of the people to change or over: throw the present form of government, he deduced the power of Congress to de that which the Legislature is expressly prohibited from doing by’ the organic law. But Mr. Adams is in a fair way to justify the declaration in a petition which he presented the other day, that he has a monomania on the subject of celor,and this weakness affects his conduct upon every matter which comes before Congress. The Senate held a short executive Session to-day, during which a few unimportant nominations were confirmed. The Committee on Commerce,to which was referred the nomination of Mr. Barker, as First Comptroller of the Treasury, have not yet reported upon it. The reason of the delay has not transpired, but the suppositionis, that there is some difficulty with respect to the course of the majority. Action upon the nomination of Mr. Tyson is suspended until the resolution for abolishing the office of Com- missary General shall be disposed of. Great exertions are making here as well as in New York, in reference to the Post Master of your city. The prevailing impression here is that Mr. Bloodgood will receive the appointment. There has been a strong and unequivocal demonstration in his behalf from the most influential and unexcep- tionable politicians in New York. The pipe-layers and their tools in Wall street are against him, but their hostility is the best sort of recom- mendation to the appointing power. The only opposing candidate now, whose claims or preten- sions entitle him to any consideration, is Mr. Sa- muel Raymond, and his chance would seem to be aslim one. He is backed up by an influence, per- fectly reepectable in'itself,but such as has never been efficient or available in any political organization, or any practical popular result. Hiram Ketchum, and that claes who think and act with him, are ex- cellent citizens and estimgble men in all the rela- tions of life, but they know nothing of popular sen- timent, never mingle with the people, have no sympathies with the masees, and their representa- tion, in a matter of this sort, though made in perfect sincerity and good faith, must always be taken with some grains of allowance. These people sustain the pretensions of Mr. Raymond, and insist, with much pertinacity, that the public interest requires hisap- pointment, but we donbt whether they will be able to convince the [Executive of the truth of this as- sertion. The only argument used against Mr.Bloodgood is, that he has not always been a resident of the city of New York. This objection is entitled to no consider- ation whatever. It might be claimed, with almost as much plausibility, that the Postmgster General should be a native and resident of Washington. In the selection of a Postmaster for New York, the desire of the State, as wellas the city, should be taken into account. Mr. Bloodgood is a man of un- impeached integrity, indisputable, fitness for the of- fice, of industrious, methodical business habits, courteous, agreeable manners, well known, and very generally popular in the city and throughout the State. He has a large and liberal support from the best and most inflnential whigs in New York—has no community of feeling or sentiment with any of the selfish and corrupt cliques which have nearly destroyed the Whig party in the prosecution of their schemes for personal aggrandisement—will be un- der the control of no sinister or improper influence, but, if appointed, will discharge his duty to the Go- vernment and carry out the economical views of President Tyler without fear or favor. If the peo- ple of New York have a candidate better qualified, or of higher claims to the office, they must send his name in at an early day, or it may be too late. There are several important movements in contemplation on the great political chess board of the nation, and it is not improbable that some of them are already in actual progress. A strong ef- fort is making in Pennsylvania in behalf of Mr. Buchanan, with a view to bring him prominently before the people so asto operate upon the National Convention. This, however, is a State movement, confined entirely to Pennsylvania, and from present indications likely to prove abortive. The most ge- neral, comprehensive and wel! concerted movement is about to be made in favor of Colonel Richard M. Johngon. The recent nomination of Old Te- cumseh by the democrats ia the Kentucky legi ture, was in consequence of an understanding be- tween certain gentlemen in Congress and their cor- respondents in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Colonel Johnson will be brought prominently for- ward at an early day, and before Mr. Van Buren has completed the culture of his next crop of cabbages, he may find himself forestalled and the ground pre- occupied. By the way, will not the patriotic and enlightened democrats of the bloody Sixth d call a meetingjat Monroe Hall, and take the initia- tive in this matter ?) There was a caucus of the friends of Col. Johnson in Congreasheld here a few days since, for the pur, pose of coercing the Globe into the support of their favorite. At first the editor was somewhat contu- macious, but on a threat to bring out the Index, now published twice a week at Alexandria, daily here, and to import Medary from Columbus, Ohio, as as- sistant to Dow, Blair is understood to have eome into the views of the certain conditions, and if the Globe does not openly.espouse the cause of Johnson, it will do nothing to thwart or embarass the opera- tions of his friends. That portion of the democratic party which is disposed, as at present advised, to fa- vor the pretensions of Mr. Van Buren, are willing tosee the Johnson movement goon, if they do not assist or encourage it. Their expectation is that while Mr. Buchanan will be killed off by the demon- stration, they can ultimately thrust Old Tecumseh aside, and bring Mr. Vau Buren on to the course. But this ie likely to prove a fatal delusion. Colonel! Johnson, while he is too good natured and too des- titute of moral courage to say no to the most pre- posterous or unreasonable application, has long had his eyes on the Presidency, and will not yield an inch of ground for devil or Dutchman. The arrangements for a Scott movement have not yet been completed, though it is certain that some- thiag is in embryo. The story is current in the city, that Mr. Spencer is at the bottom of it all, and that Mr. Preston is his agent in the matter. This seeme scarcely credible. Mr. Spencer must be too sensible of what is due to the President, to en- gage in an intrigue of this sort ; and more than that, he must have too much sagacity to link himself to the fortunes of a man, whose premature and indeli- cate self nomination, has made him the subject of genera] and perpetual ridicule. Lord Morpeth is to dine at the White House on Friday, in company with Commodore Ridgely, and some thirty members of Congress, Friday is the regular day for Congressional dinners, aad Lord Morpeth is invited as strangers of distinction all ‘aie, to partake of the hospitality of the people, as digpeused by their firet executive officer On Thursday eveni Mr. Webster gives a ball aad supper in honor of Lord Morpeth, to whieh the whole town is iavited) To morrew evening, the second assembly comes off, at which Lord Mor- peth is tobe present. The readers of the Herald, may expect a full accowat of all the incidents aud accidents of the several ealertaiaments in due time. TWENTY-SBVENTH 6 nye CONGR Bas, Senate, ‘TUesoay, Jaa. 25, ‘Tue Baywaver Law Mr. Cioave presented five remoustrauces from Boston, and one trem New York, against the post- ponement or repeal of the Bankrupt Law. Mr, Tatistange presented eleven fom New York, and others from many paris of the State of New York, making 29 in the waole, of @ simi character, Like remonstrances were proseated by Mr. Bares, Mr, Woopwsince, Mr Boowsnan, Mi. Hownaerox, Mr. Pastes, Mr, Waar, Me Siuasons, Mr. Cray, Mr, Bennoew, Me, Waiees, and Mr Hex- DERHON, For the repeal, or ameadmeat, presented by Mi Cray. Mr. Bucuanan presented a petition from Pitte burgh, Pennsylvania, for the arrest of he conproe mise act, of 1832, and praying that the whole sub- ject may be taken consideration, aad 4 (aril of discriminating duties iunposed Mr. Mitcen presented a petition trom New Jersey, praying for an increase of the duly on iron. ne Rerga. or vie Bavenuer Law The bill to repeal the act establishing 4 waiform system of bankruptey was taken up on ita third reading, all other anterior order of business having been postponed for thut purpose, . Mr. Bernier commenced the debate by observ ing, that he had received a series of resolutions fem. the Legislature of Georgia, untavorable to the Bank= rupt Law; but he felt himseli unable in the dis«: of his duty as a United States Senator, to cw with the wishes which so respectable 4 port ras, his constituents had expressed. He felt that 7 emies of our form of goverament, in view dh measure before them, were rejoicing at thia mani- festation of the instability of their legislation ; thyy were called 10 give evidence of the instabiluy of their counsels, and the vaccillation of their which wouid amount to their own stult:tication, cod deprive them as it ought to deprive them ot the confidence of the American people; and for this he was not prepared. He then proceeded to defend the act, which, he said, might safely be permitted to go into operation, and to reply to objectiona which had been made against the constitut:o: lity of the law. f, At the close of his speech the Senate went into execulive session. petitions were r. Bewvow, Mr, Buctasan, aad Mr. House of Representatives. Tvespar, Jan. 25. ieee ae peat cei Brute. ir, Fin @ unanimous House to report various bills. from the Commitee ot Waysand Means. Objections were made from various quarters. Mr. Fittmone then moved to postpone the order of bu- siness in order that he might be bled to report the bills from the Committee of Ways and Means, until one~ o’clock, unless sooner disposed of, which was carried— “Phe following bill were th froin the Goer e following were then reported ~ mittee of Wayeand Meant :— ere ie makin; ropriations for the civil matic expenses of the Government far the year iss e A bill berg Be deity tomes for the support of the Ar- ta my and of the ry Academy for the year 1942. A bill making appropriation for the Naval Service for the year 1842. 4 A bill making Sppcopeiation for the current and con- tingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for falfil} ling tteaty stipulations with the various ‘Indian tribes, for the year 1642, A ‘ A making appropriation for pensions in the’year 1°42. ‘These bills were severally read a first and serond —referred to the Committee ofthe Whole on the state ot the Union, and ordered to be printod. el Tae ‘Tasasvar, Neve Brew. ir. Finemone ho} e House would take eerie yon Bill wees it during the pi ted intorvent fere "clock, for the purpose i on the ameudments made in the Senate. ee No objection being made, the bill was taken u; Le may inborn ST oe ta lay the bill on the table wor order, and bei teplied - ie Ie made Ay motion. ing tuplied to affirmative Ir.CusHina cal for the yeas and which ordered, and were yeas 93,nccs 112-—s0 the bill, was, eg laid upon the table. Theamendments of the Souate having bee ioe maton sated Mik would be in order to move to re- co e othe Committee of the Who! Stato of the Union, icy aarp hee Lhe Srraxxa re ied in the affirmative, Mr. Srataa said he wis! to make that motien, aad was addressing the House in opposition to the bill when tue hour having expired, the unfinished business was called for. Censure or Ex-Passipent Avase—Dissoturion or tHe INION. The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, being the motion o/ Mr. J. C. Clark to jay on the table the following resolution offered by Mr. Gil- mer :— ed, That in ting to the consideration of thie House a petition for the dissolutinn of the Union, the mente Tice Madpachonetis (Be. Adame) hes jastior nana eee, sure of thie House, The motion to lay the resolution on the table was de- cided in the uegative—y ens 91, nays 112, Mr. Manenate inquired of the Chair what was the eee, Laser Bey be Sn The Sreaxex r at it was on the adoption of the resolution offered by Mr Gilmer, M.Manartati observed that he had prepared a resolution, prefaced by a very short proanble, but going somewhat more at large into the subject than the per resolution offered by the gentleman from Virginia. He wished to it a8 a substitute for ‘esolution, and he ad the to it. As the resolution drawn up in his owa handwriting, and as there some places interlineations and rations, with et mision of the House, in order that the gentleman migh t judge whether he would accept it as a substitute for Mf, rather is own, he would read it hi than send it to the Clerk's ished further to make the em not be led to attempt any that would be o ed out of order, whether, in submitting this proposition, it order for hign to accompany it with afew remarke? beep ren leggy fimeverrme — we reas, ye Joustitusion ie @ Permanent of Gcvernment, and of A vol pry ob! ah altered or modified in the mode point rat das nef ie merobers of this Hous: ead poe from, fr it inatrument the overthrow of "he Amersean it ti our ional existence, a {othe ‘Mepresentauives of the seo.le’ ts Stescive ied by their constituents, and to eupport Seated by those coustitnen's to ibe sworn, warily iraplies t wae aoe h of t - fo this House 4 direet fh men ber of it, to comutt perjury, andin Folves necessarily iu its execution, and ite ‘the destruction country, and the crime of hi Resolved, therefore, That the Hon. Jehn @, member from Sasnchucelts, tn preening Tor the, petition pray ing the dias lution of the Uniom, hae tion of the Honve of Kepreseutetis: deepest indignity to the House of i# member, an im au't to the people of the Uniced ‘uitsnof which tint Hare ke e gislature, Leegiatative organ, and willy i be per fen ae ane sits ane oR etre rough their representativee,in chr tiraEsolved, further, ‘Thiet the aforesaid Joha.@. Adame, for insult, the first of the kiud ever offered to the Ge th for the woud which we has permitted tobe a reg his iustrurpe meality, at tne Constitution and vxiatenee of Mg Sauntey, the Denes well be held tn tert expulsaon ‘ we 7 Pp jouse drem it an act of mrace SCjupetls, and the FI National Coupei sary indict open him thee seteredt tterly uaworthy, of his past relations to Ge ct san taht maintenance of : oe coe Sf over to hisown,.cuscience, aud the Ur Zu trae Aumerican evtuzens.” indignation Wh en the :eso.utions were read, there wasa ° neous burst of applause from (he fer and galleries, but it was promptly checked by the Speaker, Mr. Mansitae asked the Speaker whether it would be in order fur him to accompany this resolution by afew remarks. ‘The Sreaten replied in the affirmative, Several voices—Certaialy certainly. Mr. Maronane jed—He was well werent and had, before he drew up this resviution, maturely. ‘as matarely as time would admit, considered well alithat ‘wouldexpose himself to by submitting it; and if he Mma ecqusinted with hinown temper, or with the movements of his own mind and heart, he hed been in- duced to take a position of this kiud by no jal feel- ingstowards the gentleman o¢ainst w! om ie proposed tofnfitel censures of this \louse, and still less by any sectional feoling against that portion of the U. * which he represented on thet floer; and it wesof the last importance forthe course which he was then pur- swing, acourse which involved heavy reaponsibily, that he be free from all euch motives, From the short time that he had had # place on that floor, it could sca) ce- ly be ch ogainst him that he had ever manifested any hostility to the northern portion of our fellow citi- gens. The policy which he had advocated here, looked to the advancement of their prosperity, and to the pro- tection of their industry. Towards the gentleman him- self, the history of the past and bis relations to- wards him, would absolve him from the suspicion of be- ing actuated by personal feelings. His pame, and the name of his family, had been connccted in gs one by, with my name and the nemeof my family, and ide voted the first years ot my life in aiding to elevate him to the first office iu the gift of thie great fice which, if the he w: ing upon was cai with the existence of fitat high station, but tarovg ministration F of bitterness might e = Loe Swarts cinet portiva’ of the save states, however deep the cause he might have for that determined hostility and vengeance towat them, which seemed to actuate him on that floor, mg the eatleman could have no such feelings towards him,end ore was nothing in his past conduct which could war- radt them, In the Jast fow saye,poenaghed been enscted in that hall,which had presented the US. Congressto the world in alight cquaily discreditable to the country | | | |