The New York Herald Newspaper, January 23, 1843, Page 3

NEW \ew York, Monday, January 23, 1843, TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. L beg loave to give notice tothe AMERICAN PEOPLE, of all classes and conditions, thet | am making prepara- tions to republish, in the cheapest style, and in the week- ly quarto form of newspapers, a diversified and valuable selection from the RELIGIOUS LITERATURE of Chris tianity, produced by the men of genius belonging to every sect during the last two hundred years. ‘Thereason for attempting such a project is plain. Ma- terialism, infidelity and immorality, of all kinds, have of late been industriously circulated throughout the country wnder such imposing names, and to so great an extent, that something must be done to revive the ancient spi ritef Religion ani Morals. Lecturers of all kinds—se- phists on every subject—the worst and wickedest litera- tureof France and England, re-produced in the cheapest forms, have demoralized the age—and upset all the esta- blished land marks of morality and religion throughout the land. It is therefore necessary that something should be done. But who is to do it? If none other will, I shall. I propose to republish in the cheapest form, in quick succession, a selection from the works of the best and purest RELIGIOUS AU- ‘THORS, be they Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, or any other denomination. lections will not be on religious controversy—but such as treat on practical piety—on good works—and on the ge neral principles of Christianity, without the bad spirit of sectarianism. ‘To carry out this project well, I possess a large printing establishment, and the Hrrav, a daily newspaper, of These se- thirty thousand circulation, now considered the principal advertising organ in the country, capable of giving throughout the Union intelligence of these works as they appear. This Printing Establishment comprises 10 presses, 50 printers, 10,000 pounds of type, anda consump} tion of about 800 reams of paper, of all kinds, per week. We have every means in our power to carry this pro- ject into operation—and we believe that the American public is ready to aidand assist any man, who will throw himself into the breach, and endeavor to revive the an- cient piety, virtue, and principles of our forefathers, in opposition to modern scepticism and immorality, which are stealing stealthily over the present generation, under the masks of geology, mesmerism, fourierism, finance, neurology, transcendentalism, human perfectability, and the whole train of modern philosophy and light literature: JAMES GORDON BENNETT. News From Evrorg anp aN Extra Heratp.— ‘The steamship Caledonia was not in sight at Boston at 4 o’clock, on Saturday afternoon. She was then out seventeen days and a few hours. She probably arrived sometime that nigh’, or yesterday morning. Ifso, her news will reach here at 2 o’clock this after- noon, by the way of Hartford and New Haven. Harnden & Co. run an express over thatroute. We shall publish an Extra Herald immediately after its arrival. A Court Martial Ordered—The Somers Case. in our Washington correspondence it was stated yesterday, that the government had ordered a Court Martial tobe couvened at an early day, to try Com- mander McKenzie on the charge ot murder—that this Court was to consist of ten Post Captains of the Navy, and three Lieutenants of the same grade as Lieut. McKenzie, and that Commodore Biddle would probably be the President of the Court. This important intelligence we find corroborated by the annexed article in a} Washington ‘paper of Saturday. [From the Washington Spectator.) . Tue Somars.—We understand that a Court Mar- tial has heen ordered for the trial of Commander McKenzie, and that it will convene as promptly as is practicable after the termination of the Court of Enquiry, whose labors will probably close with this week. Article 21 of the ‘Act for the better go- vernment of the Navy of the United States,” ap- proved April 22, 1800, and which, we_ believe, has not been neti ome by subsequent legislation, pro- vides that “the crime of murder, when committed by any officer, seaman, or marine, belonging to any public ship or vessel of the United States, without the territorial jurisdiction of the same, may be pun- a with death, by the sentence’of a Court Mar- tial.” Notwithstanding these announcements,we hardly suppose that the government has actually ordered a Court Martial, or will do so, till they receive the re- port and decision of the Court of Enquiry,which was probably transmitted to Washington on Saturday last. From the evidence already furnished through the newspapers, it is probable that the charges are drawn up, and the preparations made, but no formal Court Martial will be ordered till some time during this week. But we have not the least doubt of its coming. Itis due to law and justice—it is due to the gov@?nment—it is due to the Navy—and it is also due to the rights of Comunander McKenzie,that a Court Martial should be held—and that the whole of this melancholy affair should be calmly examined and calmly adjudicated. While, therefore, this matter is still pending, we shall abstain from any further remark, or any further examination of the evidence given before the Court of Enquiry, that may look like partiality or interference with the stream of jus- tice. The organization and decision of this Court Martial, supercedes any civil power what- ever. It will be final and conclusive. Every op- portunity should be furnished to Commander McKen- zie toestablish before this court, the necessity—the inexorable necessity of these awful executions—for on this point the exculpation of his whole conduct turns. We trust, therefore, that every fairness may be shown to him and his tellow officers, by the news- paper press. His heart and feelings as a man, an officer, and a Christian, are sufficiently lacerated by the awful recollections of that bloody day, with- out adding any thing from external quarters. Dry Docks.—We have heretofore given eur opinion in favor of a stone dock at Brooklyn,but ifa floating dock is to be adopted, we are satisfied that the sec- tional one at the foot of Rutgers street isthe only one entitled to any regard. This is fully successful, on a very large scale, and we see no reason to doubt but that it will answer every purpose full as well, and in some respects better, than anexcavated dock. It evidently holds the vessel more equally and secure against strain, and brings her more fully into the light and air ; and it is inferior only in permanency. This disadvantage is made up by its comparative cheapness. This is the day of humbugs, and New York is the rich field where they flourish best ; but the soil, productive as it is, is not quite the spot in which it will do to attempt the growth of crude ard untried projects, to the tune of two or three hundred thousand dollars fromthe public parse, It may do to goon with a dock on the sectional plan, but no- thing else will command the publie approbation ; and the project of any other floating dock would be considered periectly futile by every ship builder or shipwright in the city Carnizr Picrons.—Beach, of the Sun, has got a whole flock of carrier pigeons housed in his building in Fulton street. In case of a bank explosion, or the drawing of a lottery, at a distance, these birds will be very useful to enable one to take in the flats.— We advise every person to put his finger on his nose and be cautious Wuo 1s te Fastest 1—Harnden’s and Adams’ city express messengers run a race every day. So far they have been neck and neck affairs—Fashion ahead of Boston—then Boston ahead of Fashion We believe the great race between them will come off on the arrival of the foreign news decide who is Fashion ae “ho Boston We will then YORK Hii ALD.| TO ALL THOSE ACQUAINTED WITH Peter Riersen, the Dane. This distinguished chevalier has brought an action for hbel against us, for publishing a police report, in which some trifling statement was made in connec- tion with hisname. It comes on fer trial to-morrow in the Cireuit Court, at the City Hall. We hereby request all those persons in New York, who may be acquainted with the peculiar ta- lents and character of the said Perer Rigrsgn, the Dane, to attend the Court to-morrow morning at ele clock, and to give their evidence on this t aso what they know of his transactions}jin New York. It will be a rich case. Will Mr. Bar- dotie of the celebrated Café Tortoni in Broadway, attend, and bring up az many of Peter’s acquaint- ances ashe cant He knows so mething of Peter also others in Wall street. Tue Contract For Creanino Srreers.—No taras the affairs of the city are concerned. this famous con- tract continues to be the subject of much excite- ment among both political parties, the whigs and the locofocos. The making of the contract, and the discussions incidental to it have produced some most extraordinary developments, and placed both polt- tical partiesin a very singular and ridiculous position. They look,{for all the world, hke a couple of scien- tific gentlemen, chevaliers dindustrie, who have for a long time been actively engaged behind a curtain in the business of their profession, but are all at once suddenly exposed by the raising of the curtain tothe gaze of an astonished public. They look and act very funny. They don’tknow what to say nor what todo. In fact they have nothing to say. How stand the facts? From the Comptroller we have obtained the following table of statistics up on this subject for the lastjsix years: — Cuxaminc Staxers. 1837.00.55 +++ 44,668 56. The amount of receipts and expenditures will be the amount for the year 1842, when the accounts of W. Gage, late superintendent of streets, are settled, and is in accord- ance wtth the accounts presented by him, and are now on file in the Comptroller's office. The salaries of Street Inspectors are not included in the items of expenditure—the office was in existence before the streets were swept by the poblic, and the amount paid has always been charged to salaries. From this we perceive that the average total ex- penditures per annum for cleaning the etreets,for the last six years, have been}$148,29194. The average receipts for manure fer the same time have been $43,716 47. This gives the average expenses for street sweeping, over and above receipts, $104,575 47. Such were the expenses under the eld system. It was then proposed to do it by contract. And when the proposals came in, it was discovered that re- sponsible contractors, with undoubted security,were ready to undertake the job at $24,935—(Bartlett Smith’s)—say $25,000. But this sum being so near prime cost, the proposal was rejected. {t would be proper for the contractors to derive a fair profit from the job, and ,the Corperation could have no objec- tion to giving it. But there were no such grounds for rejecting the proposals of the Messrs Cummings, if we may credit their statements. They are gen- tlemen well known to the New York public, men of great practical experience, and fully competent to make their own bargains; they asked no favors, and ‘offered undoubted security. Moreover, they are whigs, and in case of a change next year in the city administration, they could have nothing to ex- pect from the democrats. These gentlemen propose to do the job for $45,000, and at that price calculate they should clear $20,000 per annum, or the round sum of $100,000 in five years. These gentlemen declere publicly that their proposal was made “ in good faith.” and until their credit is impeached up- on evidence, we see no reason for rejecting their pro- posal. We shall therefore assume that $45,000 is a fair price. Deduct this from $104,575 47, the average heretofore paid, and we have $59,575 47, say in round numbers $60,000. To this add the $20,000 nett profit which the Messrs. Cummings claim that they can make perannum, and which is proved by the proposal of Mr. Bartlett Smith at $25,000, and we shall then have the goodly sum of $80,000, which has been annually paid for cleaning streets over and above the actual and necessary expenses. $80,000 for six years amount to $480,000, nearly half a million of dollars paid out of the city treasury, and for which our citizens have been taxed. What an astounding’ development is this ! What has become of this money ?_ What has been gone with it? Who has got it? s By these developments both political parties are placed’in a most singular and remarkable predica- ment. It seems to us that no parallel can be found to these facts, unless it be in some romance like Gil Blas, or in the history of some famous robbers or renowned banditti. The two parties, say, are like two robbers who live in two dark and mysterious caves. They are not very friendly to each other, but, being unable to make any profit out of each other, these banditti agree to take their stand umi- cably by the road side for the plunder of unwary travellers. The two never together plunder the same traveller; it is one at a time; and while the one is committing the robbery the other is on the look out against exposure. Thus matters go on for many years, and the robbers both get rich, although the smartest will always get the most spoils. At length one of the robbers, from some cause or other, either through the prayers of some monk, or for fear of de- tection, or because he is conscience stricken, pro- poses to take less plunder from these innocent, un- protected travellers. The other robbers objects. The first one persists. They call each other great scoun- drels, and quarrel fiercely. Atlast, the second rob- ber foreseeing mischief, goes even farther than the first—he is for becoming honest altogether, and rob- bing the people no more at all. In the midst of this violent quarrel the travellers colleet together, catch both robbers, and hold them up in triumph; and great is the public rejoicing. So here we have the two robbers’ caves, Tammany Hall on one side of the road, and Masonic Hall on the other, and the unweary public travelling along between them. In the midst of their plundering, and quarrelling for spoils, bo h parties have been caught and held up to the public gaze. It is not to be wondered at, there fore, that they should both feel ashamed and look very ridiculously. In the single department of street sweeping (and what is done in the other departments is yet un- known to the public,) the plunder has amounted to $80,000 per annum. And even under the present contract just now made oy the committee, at $64,- 500, it is pretty evident that the lucky contractors will clear $40,000, nett profit. annually, or $200,000 in five years, which the contract hastorun. $$200,- 000 spoils. Even the “Courier and Enquirer? cannot stand this—it is too big a mouthful, and sticks in its throat. The “ American,” being pledged to swallow all prescriptions, is trying to get it down, but makes shocking wry facee. We hope the whigs will go on in their discoveries and deve- lopements. ‘There are plenty more which could un- ubtedly be made, and which would knock the oxploring Expedition” all into a cocked hat, and perhaps almost rival those of the Mechlinburgh Gold Mining Company. Cuatnam Tararre.—Mr. Lennox had a very full and fashionable house for his benefit, on Saturday evening. Mr. J. P. Brown made a very successful debut on the occasion, in the character of Rob Roy. A capital bill is presented for this evening, which will doubtless draw an overflowing house, independent of the reduced prices of admission, which may be a consideration with some. All who wish to indulge in a cheap, chaste and refined style of amusement, can gratify their propensities te the fullest extent, by spending an evening at the Chat. and amusing ham Theatre, where every effort is made to render the entertainments in the highest degree gratifying ‘| war on us. Par Bexsamin aND Frraggraup Taswrro.—We have been requested, asan act of fairness and im- partiality, torepublish the following reply of Mr. Ta- sistro to Park Benjamin, which appeared in the Boston Post :— To 14g Epitoa op tHe Bosron Posr— Boston, 20th Jan., 1843. Dean Sin—As there seems to be a growing disposition on the part of certain scribolers for the press to meke my private affairs the subject of al attecks, | have deem- ed it expedient to solicit the use of your widely circulated Journal, to rebut the scandalous assertions so confidently put forth by the reckless editor of the "New World,” in regard to my former connexion with the Lynch family of New York, and the circumstances which subsequently Jed to a dissolution of my first marrige. It is not the first time that a poetical license has been taken with the rules of literary warfare, in order to invade my privacy, and la- cerate the feelings of those connected with me. “But the personal Tere which ljentertain at this moment Ca ac ‘neh, and my aver to compromise the peace of his family 7 newspaper discussion, have hitherto pre- vented me from iniringing upon those principles of for- bearance which have been my guide and my solace in the midst of every provocation that the slanderers of the press could inflict. Nor is it my intention to depart from that course of action now; but ‘simply to state that the asser- tions contained in the ™ New World,” and since copied with facotious cecamonta, ate ton “ Hera ld,” are false in every particular but one—the whole raph being no- thing but a cunning eres of fate, seasoned feith wilful falsehoods, and ‘on the basest and most atro- cious motives. The simple fact that the Chancellor awarded the child to me, and that the other party bad to pay all the expenses, is sufficient to prove that Mr. Benja- min’s statements are as ircorrect as they are infamous, ill- timed and wicked. Thave the honor to remain, Your obedient, humble servant, L. FITZGERALD TASISTRO. This quarrel originated ia literary criticism—and Egyptian antiquities—but these philosophers, not content with these, are now busy dragging before the world each other’s private movements—each other’s most mysterious and private affairs. Park Benjamin was the man who commenced the moral How does he like the pills of Dr. Ta- sistro? Boston. {Correspondence of the Herald.] Boston, Saturday, Jan. 21, 1843. Gen. Bennett :— British Steamer—Grand Spree among the Shabby Gen‘eel—First Check Apron Party of the Season— Gov, Morton—Democratic Reform, etc. etc. The Caledonia steamer has not yet been telegraph- ed, but she is hourly expected, to-day being tier seventeenth out. She will bring twenty days later news, (should she arrive this evening, which she will in all probability.) We expect by her the Queen’s Speech before the Parliament, the result of the fight between Freeman and Tipton Slasher, and the “ Last of the Barons,” Bulwer’s new novel.— The receipt of this book will let loose from the Har- er’s 40,000 copies, which they have had in readi- ness some weeks. The most important item of news here is a grand check apron affair which came off a few nights since. Contrary to the expectations, and much to the chagrin of the whigs, the democrats are practicing the guilottine upon all the old incumbents in office, and are making a peace sweep John A. Bowls has been elected Secretary of State over John P Bigelow, who has held the office for nine years; and Charles Howard, of Springfield, Treasurer. But he having declined, H. P, Williams, of Rox- bury, has been placed in nomination by the demo- crats, and the houses go into convention next Wed- nesda, to elect; It is thought the abet whig in- cumbent will be chosen. The Government will probably be organized in the course of next week, which will make about four weeks of the session of the legislature. Gov. Morton’s message is a sound, a1 entative document, and is much liked by both parties, in some respects. He takes sides with Gov. Dorr— who, by the by, is not in town, as has been stated— strongly recommends retrenchment in the expendi- tures of the cemmonwealth, and a reduction of the poll tax, which has heretofore been so high as to preclude many of the poorer class from exercising the right of suffrage. The weather is charming and spring-like, and so warm that overcoats are burthensome. The whigs here are struck aghast at Mr.Cheate’s coming out for Mr. Tyler; but they wi!l find that wonders will not yet cease. People who have a desire to avail themselves of the benefit of the bauk- Tupt law are now pressing in, as iy eas is in favor of its repeal in Congress. The only hope is that the Captain will veto it, which his friends here think he will be likely to do, or at least keep itin his pocket as long as the constitution will allow him, in order to give as many an opportunity of availing themselves of its provisions as possible. The accomplished, though dejected, and I think rsecuted lady is now in your city, seeking conso- lation from her family, from the attacks made upon her by Park Benjamin, the editor of the New World. She has been much respected ard beloved by a nu- merous circle of friends, which she has gained during her stay in Boston, and I can but feel that the attack that has been made on her is unmanly and unpardonable. CENsor. Important FRom Mexico prrect.--The schooner Alabama, Harris, arrived this morning, in the very short passage of twenty days from Tampico, bring- ing us very late dates from Tampico and Mexico. ‘We annex the most important items. The acting President ot Mexico, Gen. Nicolas Bravo, by decree of the 19th of December last, has seconded the military revolution of San Louis Po- tosi, recognising as the only authority of Mexico Gen. Santa Anna, the plan of Tacuybaya, the de- posing of the present Congress, and that the Presi- dent should name some wise citizens to form a con- stitution suitable to the wants of the country. The revolution has been seconded by the military throughout the country, and Congress dispersed. The Alabama has despatches from Commodore Jones (forwarded through the hands of the Amer- ican Consuls of San Blasand Tamcico) for the Se- cretary of the Navy. Horsemansaip—Ripine Scuoou.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Disbrow and Davis, who have recently opened an excellent Ri- ding School for ladies and gentlemen, at their stables in the upper part of the Bowery. Mr. Disbrow is the proprietor, and Mr. Davis the professor, and {a better or more attentive could not be found in the country. His knowledge of horsemanship, and the elegance of carriage, and apt- ness which he communicates to his fair pupils, are worthy of great patronage. The school has only been opened for a few months, and we learn that it is filling up rapidly. Mr. Davie has had a long ex- perience in his profession in England, where pro- bably the menage and ‘‘ horsemanship to witch the world,” are more cultivated—more connected with the graces than any country in the world. In Lon- don, Paris, Vienna, and all the great cities of Europe, horsemanship is much practised by the gentler sex, not only as a graceful accomplishment, but as a necessary and healthful exercise. The same taste is rapidly increasing in New York. Parx Tueatre Circus.—This theatre on Saturday afternoon was a curiosity to behold. Such a con- Sregation of children to witoess the exhibition of amusements, was probably never before collected witiin the walls of this or any other building in this city. There were a great many grown people also assembled ; but to them the most interesting part of the exhibition was the enthusiasm and unspeakable delight of the little folks, who were all but “ tickled to death.” The performance of the Lost Sprite, in which the graceful Cadwallader, and the pretty little Misses Wells appear, the stealing of his wings, the chase, &c., gave unbounded delight. Mr. Gos- sin threw them into ecstacies with his fun and drol- lery. Mr. Nathan’s black pony, Chrononhotonjohn- tomthologus pleased them excessively. But proba- bly no part of the performances gave them more delight than the negro dancing, in which the origi- nal, veritable, simon-pure, and inimitable John Diamond took a part. Children and parents should remember that there will be another similar per- formance next Saturday afternoon. Several entire- ly new acts will be performed this evening. The interest in the performances generally continues unabated, It is just what our fashionable families have long wanted, but never enjoyed—a refined and genteel circus, which they can attend with proprie- ty, and without lose of caste, QG- What shall we say of this Madame Adolph, at cale’s Museum. She has a wonderful reputation, and must have astonishing powers to have gained it. For a year we have heard of her in other cities. She has chosen to make New York the scene of her final triumphs, and Iolies and gentlemen may now judge for themselves whether the strange reports of her powers of divination have any real foundation Exrraonpinary Event—River Oven To ALBaxy! Hunnus aMone THe OrFice Serxens.—The steamer Oliver Ellsworth, Captain Hitchcock, eame through from Albany~ yesterday iittetnoon. She left that city at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning, and by cut- ting, and pushing, and running upon the ice, she was enabled to reach this city in safety, This is a most extraordinary event, and Captain Hitchcoek deserve a good deal of credit for his energy and perseverence. He leaves this afternoon, at five o’clock, on hisreturn, The R. L. Stevens was pass- ed at Catskill, and has undoubtedly arrived at Al- bany. Indeed the river may now be considered open. We have received by the Oliver Ellsworth, the Albany papers of Saturday, and a letter from a cor- respondent. It is seen by the letter and by extracts given below, that the public printing business is at length settled. [Correspondenee of the Herald.] Avsany, Jan. 21, 1843. Public Printis Pe iotism— candidat Cretodl, Carroll and Cooks Dear Sir— A meeting of the democratic members of the Se- nate and Assembly, met last evening in joint caucus to nominate a candidate for State printer, under the new law. There were 108 members present, being but six shert of the full democratic vote in the two Houses. At the first ballot, the vote stood— For Edwin Croswell, 65 “William C. Bryant, 40 Scattering, 3 “108 ‘Whereupon a motion was made and carried, that Howe Croswell be unanimously nominated for the office. This result has produced a terrible fermentation among the unadulterated locofocos from the coun- try, and they speak with the most indignant con- tempt of a majority of your city TREAT shsongt: whese efforts this result was brought about—for abandoning principle on the altar of selfishness, and throwing the whole locofoco supremacy into the arms of the conservatives. For weeks past, there have been the most desperate intrigues aad manage- ment carried on by Croswell’s friends, (he is above any thing of the kind himself) in behalf of this office. Some prominent conservatives from the west have been here lobbying, to prevent his being thrown overboard, an act which the genuine locos had determined upon performing, and which they would have carried into effect, but for the over- powering influence of extraneous interests that were drawn into the question. Gov. Bouck was strongly in favor of Croswell’s appointment, consequently there has been a strife among most of the office seekers to make themselves prominent before the Gubernatorial eye in advocating’ and urging his claims. Itis said that the appointments to be made by the Governor have been held in abeyance until this question of State Printer shall have been dispos- ed oh And that now, the result being known, a list,of appointments will be sent into the Senate next Wednesday. Croswell personally is particularly obnoxious ‘to the young democrats, they look upon him asa political cormorant, always on hard to prey on the spoils of party, and whose speculations and improvidence, notwithstanding the immense amount he has received, as a public officer, have rendered him dependentupon banking and other in- corporations. Best! say a clique of directors rule him saints him the party. Only two of your city members (Daly was not prevent) voted for Bryant. I believe they were Pentz and Miller. The reasons the others give for voting for Coroswell are, that they were not certain that Bryant would take the office; that he had not a plied to them for it, and moreover, that they would rather have the use of his talents in New York. But the real fact of the matter is this:—Slamm, who is as clever a fellow as ever lived, was an ios tor the office of printertothe Legislature. He hasbeen for some time making interest with the democratic members, and with those from your city in particu- lar he is closely intimate and influential. Thisclique put their heads tegether,and reasoned that if Bryant was appointed State Printer, the Printer to the Le- gislature would doubtless be Croswell, as it was improbable that both offices would be conferred on New Yorkers On that account ithey supported Croswell; but, as luck would have it, their plan fell through, and they have brought ridicule upon them- selves. When the election came up before the Le- islative caucus for the candidate for Printer to the gislature, the country members who were so in- dignant that your delegation should have refused to sustain their nomination of eee as State Printer, abandoned poor Slamm, who had been confident of success, and left him with but a beggarly vote. _ The result is considered a great conservative vic- tory. Certain it is, Croswell felt very une: ped it was known. Under the circumstances Bryant’s vote is mpiinesst| large, and Croswell may draw a moral from it. Had Bryant applied esd for the office, and urged hisclaims,he would undoubted- ly have been appointed. The personal respect that appears to be entertained for his talents and in- tegrity would have ensured it to him. ‘The vote for Printer to the Legislature was as fol- lows :— For Carroll & Cook. 44 “ Henry O'Reilly aoe “ Levi D.Slamm, . +17 86 Carroll & Cook were therefore unanimously no- minated. 3 i The democratic members of the Senate met in the Senate chamber to make a nomination of Prin- ter to the Senate but adjourned over to this evening anes at Col. Hunter’s roem, without doing any thing. A Isend this letter by the steamboat Oliver Ellsworth, which boat will leave here this morning at 10 o’clock for your city, and I think with a very fair ee of going through, although there are large sit of ice that remain still in certain places in the river. ci ]From Albany Ai jan. 21.) Tue Pustic Printina.—The bill to provide for the public printing, it will be seen, passed the two houses yesterday—and becomes a law to-day. The two houses, under that law, preceed at 12 o’cock to- day to the election of a State Printer, or publisher of the State paper. f . The bill, as it finally passed, provides for the elec- tion of a State Printer by the two houses, and for the election of its own printer by each house. Tue Last Linx CompteTen.—We are informed by Pomeroy & Co.’s Express that the cars were ran over the Tonawanda Railroad on Tuesday, for the first time ; thus completing the last link in the chain of iron road from Bosten to Buffalo. {From Albany Advertiser, Jan. 21.] Sieutar Movement.—On reference to the Legis- lenyapeoccesiaes of yesterday, it will be seen that the Chairman of the Railroad Committee, (Mr. Hi Capra A pods notice of a bill to aid the construc- tion of the New York and Erie Railroad. Is thisin anticipation of the action of the committee, or do the commi.tee refuse to report a bill ? Rattroap Accipent.—The cars of the Buffalo and Attica Railroad Co. were thrown off the track on Wednesday morning last, when within about fifteen miles of Buffalo. Some miserable villain had re- moved several of the timbers on, which the rails rested, and which gave way immediately as the lo- comotive struck them. The locomotive, tender and baggage car were thrown off the track and capeieed The [ten car was also thrown off, but owing to its great length it was {not capsized. Fortunaly no one was injured. City Intelligence. Destavotive Fine in Bavoacyn.—Yesterday morning about 3 o'clock, a fire was discovered in Brown’s stock store, on the junction formed by Main and Fulton streets, Brooklyn, which extended to Bennett’s shoe store, Mrs. Hempstead’s confectionary, Southard’s shoe store, and the drug store occupied by Powers, on the corner. The build: ings were allframe except that occupied by Bennett, which was a three story brick. A disgraceful fight took place among the firemen after the flames had been extinguished. Tue Boann or Avramen meet this evening at 5 o'clock. ‘The Assistants do not meet until next Monday. The Court of General Sessions has adjourned for the frie The, next session commenceson Monday, Februa- ry 6th. New Counteareit.—As customary for the past several months, on Saturday evening a gang of euban dae ton in circulation a new emission of spurious notes on the Ex- change Bank, at Salem, Mass. ‘They are of the denomina- tion of ¢3, letter B, and printed on miserable staff and thin paper—that alone should lead to their immediate detec- tion. The vignette of the note is a locomotive and train ofcars. Persons having received them will aid the police by giving immediate notice this morning, and recognizing persons that have been arrested on suspicion. Batt or Tag New York Brass Banp.—This takes place to-night at the Apollo Roems, in Broadway. It will be a very elegant and recherche affair, and the night will be full of exquisite enjoyment. Onto River.—At Cincinnati, on the 17th instant, the river had 20 to 80 feet water in the channel. GG Can we keep it up? the public are asking anxious. ly: “Can Barnum keep up such a splendid combination of attractions as he does st the American Museum? It must ruin him!” With submission, gentle and generous public, we opine that this is his business, and all we have to do, in to enjoy it, as regardless of tho expense ashe ap- pears to be. We have reason to suppose that Mr. Bar- num understands his interests, and as long as he has such houses as crowded the Museum last week, we shall not sympathize with him very deeply. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. [The following letter was due on Tuesday night of last week ; but in consequence of some mismange- ment, has just reached us. The animated and graphic description it gives of a scene in Congress, should not, however, be lost.) Washington. TCorrespondence of the Herald. | Wasuineton, Monday Night, Jai Resolution Day—Tactics of Leg! Day Spent In Calling the Yeas and Nays— The Repeal of the Bankrupt Act- A Funny Scene. Roberts’ Removal, The proceedings in the House to-day were of a very curious character. The day was literally con- sumed in calling the yeas and nays; no speeches— no debate allowed ; but plain, down-right hard viva voce voting for three hours. In the first place, then, you will take notice that this was “resolution Monday,” ast is called, and as soon as the journal was read, and the state of Maine was called, up jumped Mr. Cuirrorp, one of the smartest and stoutest locofocos in the House, and offered a resolution instructing the Judiciary Committee to bring in a bill for the wnconditional repeal of the Bankrupt Bitl forthwith. He asked for the previous question on it. Here is the resolu- tion :— Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be in- structed to report, forthwith, the following bill to repeal the Bankrupt La Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- tives of the United States of America, in Con assem- ‘led, That the act, entitled “ An act to establish an uni- form system of bankruptcy thr ughout the United States,” arproved August 19, 1841, be ond the same is hereby re- pealed. This was done because Everett’s bill had got into such a position that the locofocos could not vote for the previous question on it, as that would cut off all amendment; and they could offer no more amend- ments, Barnard and Cushing having already offered two, as many as are in order at one time; so nothing could be done till these were disposed of; inthe meantime there lay Everett’s bankrupt repeal bill, like a miserable old stalking horse, blocking up the business of the House; every good speaker, as well as every miserable driveller thinking he had a right to belch forth a diogeating political tirade. over it. Atthe same time, the friends of unconditional re- peal were compelled every time the vote came up, to vote with those who did not wish the bill to be re- pealed at all. Jn this stage of the affair, Clfford took the bull by the horns, and dragged it away from all parties, and hurled it into the middle of the House by the above resolution. A bull.ina china shopcould not have made such a scattering as this dexterous piece of policy—this master stroke of le- gislative tactics made among the friends of bank- Tuptey and repudiation. _ Phe first man who jumped up was Bricas, of Massachusetts. He cried out, ‘“ Mr. Speaker, I move to lay the resolution on the table.” Mr. Winrnnor then inquired if it was not out of order to introduce this resolution,a similar bill being already before the House. i i Mr. Ciirrorv—‘ The bills are entirely different. Sprgaxer—There is'a material difference between the bills. The resolution of the gentleman from Maiae is in order. : Here there was great excitement and members moving about the House; icries of .“* Hallo ! what’s all thisabout 7” “Here’sago!” “Good.” “‘Let’s stop this eternal talking.” ‘* Get a vote on the ques- tion,” and several whigs declaring that the recent corrupt practices of certain bankrupts in New York, as developed in their schedules had made them de- termined to vote for the repeal at once ; for they were disgusted with the gross frauds that have been committed under it. , Mr. Cuiirrorp (jumping up as soon as Briggs sat down)—Mr. Speaker,| call the ayes and nays on the motion to lay this resolution on the table. A Wnic Memper—Good, Clifford, make ’em toe the mark. No flinching. Now, let’s see who'll act honest, or not. Srvera, Wuics—Don’t call the ayes and noes. Severat Locorocos—Yes, we'll have ’em. See, there’s a good many members going out. The ayes and noes were called out and resulted thus:—Ayes 81, Noes 110. Thus, it will be seen, thirty members dodged the question. Sreaxer—The motion to lay on the table is lost ; the motioa recurs on seconding the previous ques- tion. Tellers were called, and resulted thus:. noes 79. # So the previous question was seconded. j A Wuic From ‘Tennesser—Some of our whig brethren do stick to that fraudulent, corrupt Bank- rupt Bill, with a tenacity that is astonishing to honest men.# a i Sreaker—The question now before the House is, “Shall the main question be now put. Mr. Barnarp anp Sgverat Locorocos—Ayes and Ayes 91, noes. Severat Wiics—No}! no! “© Aye! ayes and nays” « No! no!” Great contusion, in the midst of which the ayes and nays were ordered and resulted thus:—Ayes 116, nays 88. Thus far the repealers carried the day all hollow. ; ‘Wise—Mr. Speaker, I call for the reading of the resolution. ‘i “a It was read again. 3 by Cutrrorp—I move to strike out “ forthwith,” and insert *‘ to-morrow at two o’clock.” Severat Voices—You can’t doit. Can’t be did. Too late. : Tis was doing pretty well so far, and the last eee then came up, “Shall this resolution pass.” ‘he Tepealer were atraidsome would bolt, again demanded the ayes and nays for the third time, which thus resulted—ayes 128; nays 78. So the resolution to instruct the committee to bring in a bill to repeal the Bankrupt Law forthwith passed the House inlessthan one hour, by four very decisive votes! But here occurred another fix. ‘What wasmeant by “forthwith?” Mr. Barnarp (Chairman of the Judiciary Com- mittee) rose slo’ and said that if forthwith meant immediately, t lution would conflict with a distinct rule of the House, which would not allow a committee to sit whilst the House was in sessicn. Great laughter, and cries of “Oh,” “ they die game.” “Give ’em leave”—“ universal consent.” ‘Wise—(jumping up, and laughing as no one but himself can laugh,)—In order to relieve the gentle- man from that sad difficulty, I move you, Mr. Speaker, that the Committee have leave ‘to retire immediately and obey the instructions of the House, given in thisdecided vote. i. A A great deal of laughter and joking, and cries of “They’re caught now!” ‘“‘ Barnard’s forthwith may benextmonth!” _ {ARNARD—Is that motion in order? The Speaker said that Wise’s motion was not in order without a suspensien of the rules which re- quired two thirds. ‘ . i Wise—(Sharply, and with his mouth wide open) Do I understand the Chair to say that my motion is not in order? 3 Sreaxer—Not in order, now, sir. , Wise—Then I appeal to the House from the deci- sion of the chair. 7 f Ps yeas and nays were again called, by Mr. Clif- ord. Tnomrson (of Indiana)—I move Mr. Speaker to lay the appeal on the table. Severat Vorces—Ayes and nays! No! No! Yes! Yes! Let’em toe the mark. Mr. Barnarp said something too faintly to be heard 10 feet fromhim. He ought to study decla- mation “forthwith.” : The ayes and nays were ordered on Clifford’s mo- nm, and thus resulted—ayes, 104; nays, 91. So the appeal was laid on the table. In the mean- time, Ciirrorn,not to be out-generalled had been round, and whispered to his colleague Lowe. ‘The Sreaxen called for resolutions from Maine. Mr. Lowet1, of Maine (jumping up sharply) I maove, Mr. Speaker, that committees have leave to sit during the session of this House, and | move for the previous question on it, Sir. Cries of “good, stick to’em Maine !” Mr. Tompson of Indiana, (jumping up as sharp- ly as before) I move to lay that resolution on the table. ‘Wise—(Getting up quick asa flash) I call for the ayes and noes, sir, or that (much laughter.) Barnarp—! wish to discuss, Crivs—Out of order. The yeas and nays were called, however, and thus resulted—ayes 87; nays It ‘ So Mr. Lowell’s motion was not laid on the ta- ble Mr. Inwin asked if it did not require a two-third vote for the committee to have leave to sit during the session of the House, for in effect it was sus rene rules. ’ aerial The Sreaxer—No, sit, only a majority ; it isnot imperative on the committees to sit—it only gives them leave to do so. i Mr. Reep, from Pennsylvania, said something that was miserably indistinct, about discussing the subject; there was great exeitement, and much lighteramong the locos. The Srraxer—The question comes bock on se- conding the demand for the previous question. Sreaker—Before the gentleman from New York (Barnard) informed the House that he'wished to dis- cuss the subject, the gentleman from Maine (Low- eli) moved the previous question, which he had « perfect right todo. The question is on seconding the demand for the previous question. Bannarp—I ask for tellers. Irwin rose. i Wisr—Sit down, Irwin Canghing.) Inwin—I shall not sit down. The gentleman from -to Congress b Maine (Lowell) moved the vious question before the resolution reached the chair Wisz—He also moved it afterwards. Twin Sen )—No, sir, . > Wise—He acca my henor. (Looking very comical.) Banrnarp—I withdraw the call for tellers. _Mn- Yorur—Lrenew the demand for tellers, then sit, On that question. 10, no! Tellers were ordered, and resulted, fayes 81; noes £0 Mr. Lowett’s demand for the previous ques- tion was seconded. \ ‘he Speaker—The question now recurs, ‘Shall the mainquestion be now put.” Ong on TWo Voices—“ Ayes and noes.” (Roars of laughter.) Orner Mempers—No, no. ; The Sreaxer, (faintly heard amid the din)— Gentlemen all you—favor—question—aye! About 50 Vorces—Ah—ah—ye ! Sreaker—‘All—you—contrary—No.” About 20 Vorces—“‘No—o—oh.” y SpeakeR—Ayes appear to have it—ayes have it. Cries of “‘divide—divide—tellers—no”—and great laughter. ‘ . i Speaker—The question now is on the adoption of the resolution of the gentleman from Maine, (Lo- WELL.) Votces—Ayes and noes.—(Laughter.) Other Voruee—No ! no! withdraw the call. A Voror—Never, (and great laughter.) The ayes and noes were called and resulted thus: ayes 112; nays, 81. 2 Thus the repealere carried the day most trium- phantly, amid great laughter and much greeting and shaking of hands between whig repealers and loco- foco repealers. The Judiciary Committee having thus received this gentle hint of 112 to 81, that they might retire. Mr Barnarp very slowly proceeded to get his hat and cloak and collect his troops, the oth- er members of the committee. By the by, Mr. aus is one of the most gentlemanly men in the ouse. . A Locoroco—Look at Barnard: he looks like the Knight of the Rueful Countenance, gathering to- gether the fragments of a scattered troop. : one Speaker proceeded to call for resolutions, when Mr. Fessenpen, of Maine, rose and offered a reso- lution calling on the Secretary of the arereaty for all sorts of information about the removal of Jona- than Roberts:— Here isthe resolution :— Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be di rected to inform this House whether ary charges have at any time been preferred to the department against J than Roberts, late collector of the port of Philadelphia, to his discharge of the duties of said office; and if any have been, that he be directed to furnish copies of the same. Also, that he transmit to this House copies of any order, instruction, or request, addressed to the said Jona- than Roberts, fo remove or appoint any subordinate offl- cer of the customs at the of Philadelphia. Also, a copy of the order or letter dismissing him from the office of collector of said port, and copies of all letters and pa- rs in possession of the department relating tothe sub- jects embraced by this resolution, Severat Vorcrs.—Oh! oh! here’s the story of lee Charles, the Martyr, again. (Laughter.) r. Prorrir said the resolution must lay over; as he objected, and should debate it. A suspension of the rules was called for, by Mr. » Toland, and the ayes” and noes asked b F R. Ingersoll, and again ordered for the 7th tim: Ayes 103; noes 76. the resolution lays over to-morrow. The Speaker had not announced the above re- sult, when 3 Mr. Roosgvett rose and said, Mr. Speaker, I wish to vote. Cries of “‘ No, no; too late.” . Mr, Roosrveut—The_ House passed a resolution granting leave to the Judiciary Committee to sit during the session of the House. The Committee was notified to meet; I attended, and whilst ab- sent, my name was called. ‘A Memner—Did you have a quorum? Rooseve.t—No, we had not aquorum. (Laugh- ter. gies think the gentleman has a right to vote. Roosgvett—So I thought, sir. Cuerx—James A. Roosevelt. Rooskvett—No. ‘ Some others of the same Committee then re- corded their vote, and the result was announced as above. Mr. Burxe, of New Hampshire, offered some re- solution from his Legislature, so miserably low, that many members cried out, “ What's the man talking about 7” Mr. Huson, of Massachusetts, offered a resolu- tion that the Committee of Ways and Means en- ire into the expediency ot paying Massachusetts the money she spent in the last war. (Laughter ) Mr. Cost Jounson—I should like to know what war, sir? y A Vorce—The Revolutionary war. BO ty Cost Jounson—I shall move, sir, to include Ma- ryland in the same category with Massachusetts. (Laughter.) A Memprr—And all the States. Cangbtes.) ae nego lation as amended by Cost J mn, WAS ¢ adopted. | Mr. Titiinenast, of Rhode Island, then effered a resolution to instruct the Judiciary Committee to report a proviso in the bill they had just gone out to report, to the effect that the repeal should not affect any one who had commenced peer in bank- ruptcy prior to the passage of the Repeal Bill. Here is the resolution :— Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary, who has been instructed to bring in a bill for the repeal of the Bankrupt Law, be instructed to réj the following in addition to and a part of said bill :—“ Provided, however, thal repeal shall not extend to, or affect any cane whith at the time this act goes into cffect aball be pending before any court, nor to any proceeding which shall have been Tegelly commenced, and which shall then be in pro- gress, under and by virtue of the act thereby repealed.” This motion created great excitement, and the repealers cried out, ‘‘That’ll bring us back to where we started from this morning.” Mr. Ciirrorv—(Sharply)—Then, Mr. Speaker, I move to lay that resolution on the table. : ‘Truiincuast—(Looking rather fiercely at Clif- fork)—And I call forthe ayes and noes. This re- sulted thus :—Ayes, 60; nays, 112—70 dodged the question. gente C conan resolution is not laid on the table. ‘Great confusion and excitement here existed. It was three o’clock. _ ' Spreaxer—(Indistinctly heard)—-Shall—main— question—put. “ Vorcrs—Yeas and nays, (Roars of laughter.) Cries of “No! no! Adjourn ! adjourn !” pero patie SERA ea i ae tal sufficient—up. (Great laughter Vorcks—Tellers! tellers! Vote itdown. Spraxer—Gentleman—mi lers—please—rise—not—sufi laughter ) Gee enough—adjourn—dinner— urn. Spraxer—Many—favor—main question—ayes. Many Vorcrs—““Ah—ah—aye!” Spraxer—Contrary—no. Two Vorcrs—No! (Laughter.) _ Spraxer—Mauy—favor—resolution—pass—ay NeaRLy aut THE Hovse—“‘Ah—ah—aye!” membersstandjng and laughing and winking at the ladies in the gallery, of whom there were many vey, lovely.) Speaxer—Contrary—no. Ong Voice.—No. SeveraL—Adjourn! adjoum! Spgaxer—Gentlemen—many—adjourn—aye. Aut Parsent—Ah—ah—ah—aye! (Roars of Laughter.) ‘ . Sprraxer—This—House—adjeurn ! | So, if this is not travelling round ina circle all day, { do not know what is. The House was in ses- sion three hours; the ayes and nays were called eight times ; this takes 20 minutes each time ; five minutes for prayer and reading of the journal, leav- ig exactly 15 minutes for all the above flying shots. In the SgnaTe, a feat file cf memorials were pre- sented in favor of the Exchequer. Mr. Tappan of- fered a resolution limiting the term of the Judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts of the United States to seven years. Allen, Benton, Buchanan, Linn, Sevier, Smith, of Conn., Sturgeon, Tappan, Wilcox, and Woodbury, voted for it ; 24 against it. Calhoun, Wright and Morehead, did not vote. The Senate then adjourned. ‘he Baltumore cars ran off the track to-ni and are not in now, midnight. W. A. Adjourn! adjourn !— '—favor—order—tel- nt—up. (Increased Abstract of Congressional Proceedings, Saturpay, Jan. 21. The Senate did not sit to-day. Hovsr or Representatives.—Mr, Jonn Camp. BELL presented the report and resolutions of the Le- gislature of South Carolina on the subject of the riff. . a Granosr called for the reading of the resolu- ba an they “hat the: pat over the tariffgiven eclate that v e They Mon Urge envied the United State: bestowed for the purpose of raising revenue an for defraying the expenses of the General Govern- ment; that the late law of Congress was passed to afford protection to manufacturers, by discrimina- ting duties ; was a gross usurpation of power not granted by the Constitution, and ought to be resist- ed; that the Compromise act provides a revenue standard; that no more revenue should be raised than was necessary for an economical administration of the Government; that the Legislature of South Ca- rolina trust to the avowed doctrines of the Democra- cy forrelief, and that, should they be disappointed, they must adopt such measures as may be expedient to redress their wrongs and protect their property. ‘The resolutions were referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed, } .